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Bull elk killed in collision Toineeta wins wrestling with car near Ela regional, qualifies for state 50 CENTS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS SINCE 1965 FEB. 18-24, 2016
Ethics Committee nears
Policy Presentation to Council
ROBERT JUMPER sonnel policy and drug testing. One mented Jackson on strong leader- expected nothing in return.
ONE FEATHER EDITOR highlight of the document is the ship and fairness. Jackson continued, “The deci-
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proposed establishment of an Office During the Feb. 5 meeting, the sions we make affect our communi-
he Ethics Committee, of Government Ethics. Committee shared that they feel ty. I took a long look at my children
formed by the Tribal The group has made presenta- that it is about much more than and what they would be left to fix,
Council, has been work- tions at least two times at Commu- creating a guideline to follow. Jack- while we created this document”.
ing diligently to formulate nity Club Council and has spoken son commented, “It’s about who we The committee said that their
the first documented tribal ethics to Snowbird and Cherokee County are as a people and how we conduct goal is not to reinvent the wheel
policy specifically addressing the Community Clubs, soliciting feed- ourselves as a people. We’ve added but to provide meaningful direction
conduct of elected officials. The back on what should be included. in pieces concerning the protection where the Cherokee Code may be
group consisting of Kevin Jackson The Ethics Committee has taken of our natural resources and our lacking.
(Chairman), AJ Bird, Doris John- Jackson added, “We wanted to
son, Trista Welch, Sabrina Arch, “It’s about who we are as a make this document our own. We
TJ Holland. Jody Taylor, Bernice could have easily adopted some-
Bottchenbaugh, Donald Long, Jon- people and how we conduct one else’s code of ethics and made
nie Sue Myers and Jennifer Jackson changes to it, but it wouldn’t have
has been working toward a finished ourselves as a people.” been ours”.
document since July 2015. One committee member com-
They consulted with an attor- - Kevin Jackson, EBCI Ethics Committee chairman mented that the ethics policy ad-
ney, Sheena Meader, and a legal dresses things that “people should
advisor, Matthew Witbrodt. Much their charge seriously. Jackson sacred sites.” just do naturally…some need to be
of their work has been centered on stated that the group established Jackson spoke of the tradition- reminded what’s ethical”.
amending three areas of Chapter ground rules early in the process al values of the Cherokee people The Ethics Committee hopes to
117 of the Cherokee Code. The and agreed that they would work as and how the Tribe is a family who have a final draft ready to distribute
changes will include the original a team - to be unified in the spirit of so intimately knew the needs of to Tribal Council and Executive Of-
proposal by Wolfetown Rep. Bo the task. They also agreed to strict its people that most people knew fice by the end of February. It could
Crowe including enforcement confidentiality in the deliberations. the needs of their neighbor and be on the Tribal Council meeting
language, adaptation of the per- Several on the committee compli- met them without being told and agenda in March.
Man threatens people at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
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herokee Indian Police Department Offi- CIPD officers located the suspect, Thomas due to the nature of the incident.
cers responded to a report on Wednesday, Lewis, 70, of Greensboro, who was in a casino Officers were able to successfully negotiate
Feb. 10 at 4:24am of a man threatening hotel room. Lewis refused to come out of the with and take Lewis into custody without further
to hurt people at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino hotel room and made additional threats to harm incident. Lewis was transported to the Cherokee
Hotel. As CIPD officers arrived on scene, casino people. After making numerous attempts to Indian Hospital for an evaluation. He is not fac-
employees stated that a casino guest threatened speak to Lewis, CIPD officers on scene requested ing any charges at this time.
to harm a casino security officer. tactical assistance from the CIPD SWAT Team - CIPD
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Elk killed in traffic accident near Ela
ROBERT JUMPER that he had been dispatched from
ONE FEATHER EDITOR Governors Island.
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There was no response from
tacey Hornbuckle, an EBCI local authorities or North Carolina
tribal member, provided Highway Patrol (this area is outside
a story about an elk that of the Cherokee Indian Police De-
is not your typical wildlife partment’s jurisdiction).
story. On Tuesday, Feb. 9 at approx- Hornbuckle remained at the
imately 7:45 am, she and another scene, several feet away, continu-
member of her family were return- ing to try to slow traffic while the
ing to Cherokee from Bryson City. Wildlife officer assessed the situa-
After passing the Ela exit that leads tion. She said that, at some point,
to Whittier, Hornbuckle witnessed she heard a total of eight gunshots
a bull elk collide with a Toyota which she assumed was to dispatch
Tundra. The impact occurred the elk.
between the Gear Head Inn and She was not sure how the elk
Teddy Bear Motel on US Highway was removed from the roadside
19. The collision critically injured and did not witness any discussion
the elk, mangling the hind quarters between the officer and the driver
of the animal. It was pulling itself ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather of the Tundra. An official report
along the highway and, at some The side of the road is stained with the blood of a bull elk killed in a on this incident and comment was
point, tried to move back out into collision with a Toyota Tundra on US Highway 19 on Tuesday, Feb. 9. requested from the District 9 con-
the roadway. tact for the NC Wildlife Resources
Hornbuckle called 911 and trying to flag motorists to slow approximately 30-45 minutes for Commission Division of Law En-
remained on the scene of the down as they approached the scene a North Carolina Wildlife officer forcement, but a response was not
accident, waiting for response and of the accident. She stated it took to arrive. He stated to Hornbuckle available at press time.
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Tribal Court Report 20-138.7(a)(1) Transporting an missed on Plea 14-40.56 Assault on a Female (DV)
Open Container of Alcoholic Bever- 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness
Judgment Summary for Jan. 28 age - Dismissed on Plea Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed on Failed to Appear
ALFARO, Manuel Rito 20-138.1(a) Driving While Im- Plea 14-40.56 Assault on a Female
14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Posses- paired - Dismissed on Plea 14-5.2 Communicating Threats – (DV) - Prosecuting Witness Failed
sion of Marijuana – Called and Dismissed on Plea to Appear
Failed FLIPPO, Anita Nickole 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Dis- 14-34.11 Aggravated Weapons
20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – 14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, missed on Plea Offense (DV) - Prosecuting Witness
Called and Failed Selling or Delivering, Possessing Failed to Appear
with intent to sell or deliver sched- GREGORY, Loretta Fay
AYEN, Bryon Matthew ule I, II, III, IV and V – Dismissed 14-60.36 Defrauding Innkeep- MITCHELL, Lloyd J.
20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – on Plea er – Guilty Plea, $570 restitution 14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Posses-
Called and Failed 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second ordered sion of Marijuana – Dismissed After
20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – Degree – continue Zero to Three Investigation
Called and Failed Program HART, Alfreda
20-28(a) Restricted License – 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a 14-10.60(c) Grand Larceny – Dis- PHEASANT, Ernest Dwayne
Called and Failed controlled substance classified in missed on Plea 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second
schedule I, II, III, IV and V – Dis- 20-140 Reckless Driving – Guilty Degree - Dismissed After Investiga-
BIRD, Loretta Gregory missed on Plea Plea, $190 court costs, $2,500 tion
14-10.60 Larceny – Guilty Plea, 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – restitution ordered 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second
$570 restitution ordered Dismissed on Plea 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree - Dismissed After Investiga-
14-10.51 Arson in the Second Degree – Dismissed on Plea tion
BRADLEY, Rachel Dianne Degree – Dismissed on Plea
14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Called 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Guilty JACKSON, Alexandria Jade PRICE, Colby Taylor
and Failed Plea, 18 months jail time suspend- 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a 14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed,
14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a ed, 18 months probation, waive controlled substance classified in Prosecuting Witness Failed to
controlled substance classified in court costs and fines, $1000 DARE schedule I, II, III, IV and V – Guilty/ Appear
schedule I, II, III, IV and V - Called 14-34.10 Weapons Offense – Dis- Responsible, First Offenders Pro-
and Failed missed on Plea gram, defendant must complete QUEEN, Joel
14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief - Dis- Drug Education Program within 20-140 Reckless Driving – Guilty/
Drug Paraphernalia - Called and missed on Plea 150 days Responsible, $190 court costs
Failed 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a 20-111(2) Expired Registration
controlled substance classified in Plate – Dismissed on Plea SAUNOOKE, Anthony Welch
CORRAL JR., Humberto schedule I, II, III, IV and V – Dis- 20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – 14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt
14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, missed on Plea Dismissed on Plea to Purchase, Possession or Con-
Selling or Delivering, Possessing 14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, sumption of Alcoholic Beverages
with intent to sell or deliver sched- Selling or Delivering, Possessing LAMBERT, Jacob Mitchell by Persons under 21 – Called and
ule I, II, III, IV and V – Dismissed with intent to sell or deliver sched- 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Dis- Failed
with Leave to Refile ule I, II, III, IV and V – Dismissed missed, Prosecuting Witness Failed 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Called
14-95.10 Drugs: Importing Con- on Plea to Appear and Failed
trolled Substance – Dismissed with 14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Posses-
Leave to Refile sion of Marijuana – Guilty Plea, LEDFORD, Ashyra SMITH, Buford William
18 months jail time suspended, 20-138.1(a) Driving While Im- 14-40.62(a)(3) Simple Affray – Dis-
DOMINGUEZ, Jacinto Tienda 18 months probation, waive court paired – Called and Failed missed, Co-Defendant Plead
20-138.1(a) Driving While Im- costs and fines, $1000 DARE 14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy – 14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass
paired – Dismissed on Plea 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a Called and Failed – Dismissed, Co-Defendant Plead
14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second controlled substance classified in 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault
Degree – Dismissed Per Prior Plea schedule I, II, III, IV and V – Dis- (DV) – Called and Failed SMITH, Gerald
20-7(a) No Operator’s License - missed on Plea 14-40.54 Assault Inflicting Serious
Dismissed on Plea 14-95.5 Drugs: Trafficking – Dis- LITTLEJOHN JR., Jeremiah Bodily Injury – Guilty Plea, Prayer
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for Judgment Continued, PJC 10 missed on Plea Degree – Dismissed on Plea
days, $4,000 restitution ordered 14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass 20-141.5 Speeding to Elude Arrest
14-40.50(b) Assault with Deadly – Dismissed on Plea – Dismissed on Plea
Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury –
Dismissed on Plea TAYLOR, Anna Quatella WALKINGSTICK, Tony
20-111(2) Fictitious Registration 14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Posses-
SQUIRREL, Joshua B. Plate – Dismissed, Failure of CPD to sion of Marijuana – Dismissed After
14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a Provide Discovery Investigation
controlled substance classified in 20-11114-95.5(a) Drugs: Possess-
schedule I, II, III, IV and V – Dis- ing a controlled substance classified WELCH, Hunter Adam
missed on Plea in schedule I, II, III, IV and V – Dis- 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second
14-70.19 Resisting Lawful Arrest – missed, Officer Unavailable Degree – Dismissed, Prosecuting
Dismissed on Plea Witness Failed to Appear
14-10.41 Breaking and Entering TEESATESKIE, Sampson Mark 14-40.56 Assault on a Female (DV)
– Guilty Plea, 60 days jail time sus- 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness
pended, 12 months probation, ob- Degree – Dismissed, Treatment Failed to Appear
tain Substance Abuse Assessment, Complete
$100 fine, $190 court costs, upon WILDCAT JR., Anderson
completion of SAA, defendant may TIENDA, Jacinto D. 20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –
be moved to unsupervised proba- 14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – Dis- Called and Failed
tion missed on Plea 20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –
14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Dis- 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Called and Failed
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Tribal leaders attend USET
Tribal leaders from the Eastern Band
of Cherokee Indians attended the USET
Impact Week meeting in Arlington, Va.
last week. This page contains photos
submitted by various sources from the
event.
Photo by Lynne Harlan
EBCI tribal leaders meet with Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), shown third from left front
Photo by Lynne Harlan row, on Tuesday, Feb. 9 during USET Impact Week. Shown (left-right) front row – Big Cove Rep.
Gabe Crow carries the flag of the East- Richard French, Vice Chief Rich Sneed, Congresswoman McCollum, Painttown Rep. Marie Junaluska,
ern Band of Cherokee Indians during Tribal Council Chairman Bill Taylor, Vice Chairman Brandon Jones; back row – Birdtown Rep. Travis
the opening ceremony of the USET Im- Smith, Cherokee County – Snowbird Rep. Adam Wachacha, Birdtown Rep. Albert Rose, Yellowhill
pact Week meeting on Monday, Feb. 8. Rep. Anita Lossiah and Wolfetown Rep. Bo Crowe.
Photo by Brandon Stephens/USET
Tribal Youth Summit Students and tribal leaders are shown meeting Photo by Lynne Harlan
with Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) on Tuesday, Feb. 9 during USET Im- Tribal Council Chairman Bill Taylor (left) and Vice Chief Rich Sneed
pact Week. Gabe Crow, Cherokee High School student and EBCI tribal (right) meet with Congressman Mark Meadows (R-NC) on Tuesday,
member, is shown at far left. Feb. 9.
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Native News by State event. braska. Through its business arm, the Money in Nebraska, a group
- Heard Museum Ho Chunk Inc., the tribe is hoping pushing for the petitions says that
ARIZONA three statewide ballot petitions will over $500 million leaves the state
PHOENIX – The Heard Museum KANSAS pass amending the state’s consti- annually in gaming funds.
hosted the 26th Annual World WICHITA – Donald M. Collins, tution so that casinos would be - Nebraska Radio Network
Championship Hoop Dance Contest 32 of Wetmore, Kan., has been allowed throughout Nebraska, a
on Feb. 13-14. Nakotah LaR- charged with one count of embez- commission would be established to NEW MEXICO
ance (Hopi/Tewa), from Ohkey zling tribal funds from the Sac and regular gaming in the state and a FARMINGTON – The Navajo Na-
Ohwingeh, NM, won the adult Fox Nation of Kanas and Nebraska. measure would be passed to outline tion is establishing the Navajo Na-
championship and the title of In an alleged scheme, Collins has how taxes generated from casinos tion Veterans Administration and
World Champion with a score of been accused of making counter- would be distributed. “Gambling a Veterans Advisory Council. The
237 points. Terry Goedel (Yakama/ feit “players cards” valued at over has a fallout which affects lots Navajo Nation Council passed legis-
Tulalip), from Rancho Cucamonga, $13,000. The cards allow bearers of people who are relatively in- lation establishing both last month
Calif., won the senior division with to play various games, and prose- nocent,” Tom Osborne, former and Navajo Nation President
234 points; Talon Ree Duncan (San cutors told KSN that over $17,000 Nebraska Huskers football coach Russell Begaye and Vice President
Carlos Apache/Mandan/Hidatasa/ was fraudulently won. and member of Gambling with the Jonathan Nez are set to sign it into
Arikara), from Mesa, Ariz., won the - KSN Good Life, told the Nebraska Radio law. “This is just the beginning of
teen division with 230 points; and Network. Nebraska Gov. Pete Rick- our administration’s commitment
Jaron Yazzie (Navajo/Apache), from NEBRASKA etts has also come out against the to fulfilling the objectives of our pil-
Farmington, NM, won the youth LINCOLN – A group called Gam- measures telling the radio network, lars,” Begaye said in a press release.
division with 235 points. Richard bling with the Good Life is the latest “…the reason I’m against casino “The top pillar being to serve our
Bird, an EBCI tribal member, served to oppose gaming expansion efforts gambling here in Nebraska is quite Navajo veterans.”
as one of the five judges for the by the Winnebago Tribe of Ne- simple: it’s bad for people.” Keep - Indianz.com
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SPORTS
BASKETBALL
Lady Braves sweep conference
SCOTT MCKIE B.P. Swain County (10-12, 6-5) on Friday, Feb. Coach Mintz said he is very proud of his
ONE FEATHER STAFF 12. team who finished undefeated in the confer-
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“It was a really physical game,” said ence for the second time in his tenure. “It is
RYSON CITY – The Cherokee Chris Mintz, Lady Braves head coach, “and, pretty special, and they just keep gelling as a
Lady Braves (18-4 overall) fin- we got into foul trouble early in the third group. I was proud of them.”
ished the regular season in the period. We did a great job, after we settled He said the intensity of the game helped
Smoky Mountain Conference down, of being able to handle the pressure. prepare his team for what is ahead. “It was
with a perfect 12-0 record. They accom- Swain played hard, but I thought our girls loud, and it was nice to play in an environ-
plished that feat with a 64-39 win over did an unbelievable job.” ment like this tonight. Hopefully, we’ll see it
next week when we get to the championship
game in the tournament. It’ll be loud there,
and it’ll help get us used to playing in that
type of environment. I think we handled it
well and played pretty solid, and that all goes
for those girls. They did their job tonight.”
Cherokee jumped out early and took a
7-0 lead at the 5:47 mark of the first period.
The next two minutes were closer as Swain
edged into the game and trailed the Lady
Braves 13-6 at the 3:38 mark. From that
point, Cherokee went on a 5-0 run to lead
18-6 at the end of the first.
The first three minutes of the third peri-
od were close and Cherokee led 23-10 at the
5:03 mark. With just less than two minutes
left in the half, the Lady Braves extended
that lead to 30-12 and they ended up lead-
ing 33-19 going into the locker room.
Swain got two quick baskets at the start
of the third to trail by 10 (33-23) not even a
minute in. But, Cherokee’s press took over
and the Lady Braves extended that lead to
17 (41-24) midway through.
Cherokee ended up leading 45-25 at the
end of the third.
The Lady Braves kept pressing and kept
a 19- or 20-point lead for most of the last
eight minutes and ended up taking the victo-
SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather ry at 64-39.
Cherokee’s Timiyah Brown (#50) goes for a shot around Swain County’s Taylor Medlin (#23) during Individual statistics were not available
Thursday’s away game. The Lady Braves won 64-39 to go undefeated in the Big Smoky Mountain for this game by press time.
Conference for the regular season.
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BASKETBALL
CONFERENCE CHAMPS
Braves clinch SMC title Cherokee went on an 8-0 run to
share at Swain lead 18-8 with just less than three
minutes left in the first period.
SCOTT MCKIE B.P. Swain tried to slow down the pace
ONE FEATHER STAFF of the game, but Cherokee was able
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to outscore them 9-5 in the last two
RYSON CITY – When minutes to take a 27-13 lead into
you can win a big game the second period.
over your rival and The first two minutes of the
clinch a conference second period were tight with
title at the same time, it’s a good Swain edging Cherokee 6-5 and the
night. And, it was a good night as Braves led 32-17 at the 5:40 mark
the Cherokee Braves (19-3, 11-1) and 42-21 at the 3:22 mark. Cher-
defeated Swain County (12-10, okee began to extend their lead, and
4-7) by a score of 88-58 to clinch a Josiah Lossiah, freshman forward,
share of the Big Smoky Mountain hit a three-point shot from two
Conference title on Thursday, Feb. steps inside the halfcourt line at the
11. buzzer to give the Braves a 49-25
“I thought we played great,” lead at halftime.
said Willis Tullos, Braves head The third period was all Chero-
coach. “We did a great job defen- kee. Their press shot down a lot of
sively, and we shot the ball extreme- Swain’s offense, and the Braves out-
ly well.” scored them 22-14 to take a 71-39
He was proud of his team’s lead into the final period.
accomplishment. “We won the McMillan hit a three-point shot
Big Smoky Mountain Conference from the left side with 6:41 left in
championship and are 11-1 in the the ballgame to put Cherokee up by
conference, and that’s a great way 41 (82-41) thereby invoking the
to do it. It was a great ballgame.” SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather NCHSAA mercy rule. The Braves
Jason McMillan, senior point Cory Junaluska (#32), Braves junior center, goes for a shot over got a lot of play from their bench in
guard, led Cherokee with 23 points, Swain’s Clayton Catolster in Thursday’s away game. Junaluska fin- the last period and went on to take
2 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. ished the game with 4 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. the 30-point (88-58) win.
Three other players were in dou- Other Braves stats included:
ble digits for the Braves including: In fact, the two teams combined The first few minutes of this Steven Straughan 3 pts, 1 reb; Ken-
Justus Day 20 pts, 2 reb; Tye Mintz for 76 three-point attempts, which game were close with several lead nan Panther 1 pt, 1 assist, 2 reb;
17 pts, 1 assist, 5 reb, 2 steals; and is second all-time in NCHSAA bas- changes. Swain got on the board Holden Straughan 4 pts, 2 assists,
Logan Teesateskie 12 points, 3 reb. ketball history. Cherokee actually first and Teesateskie answered with 2 reb; Josiah Losiah 4 pts; and Cory
Overall, both teams shot the ball holds that record with Andrews a three-point shot at the 7:15 mark Junaluska 4 pts, 3 assists, 3 reb, 1
well from the floor with Cherokee as the two teams combined for 77 to put Cherokee ahead. From that steal.
shooting 61 percent (14 of 23) and attempts last month. In Thursday’s point, the teams traded baskets and Swain was led by Evan Bradley
Swain at 54 percent (15 of 28). game, Cherokee shot 18 of 46 (39 the Braves led 10-8 at the 5:57 with 19 points followed by Grant
The three-point shots were rain- percent) from three-point land and mark of the first. Shuler and Phinehas Little with 11
ing from the rafters all night long. Swain made 7 of 30 (23 percent). For the next three minutes, each.
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BASKETBALL
Braves cruise in first round of SMC tourney
SCOTT MCKIE B.P. the 5:49 mark. He led Chero-
ONE FEATHER STAFF kee with 16 points followed by
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Cory Junaluska 13, Justus Day
herokee (20-3) 13 and Jason McMillan 11.
cruised in the first From there, Cherokee
round of the Big extended their lead to 14-0
Smoky Mountain holding the Bulldogs scoreless
Conference tournament on Sat- until the 2:44 mark of the first.
urday, Feb. 13. The Braves had The Braves went on to lead
four players in double digits as 25-8 after the first.
they beat Murphy (3-20) by a Cherokee dominated the
score of 92-35. second period outscoring
“We didn’t shoot the ball Murphy by 22 points (32-10).
well, but we did a good job of The Braves led 39-10 midway
playing defense,” said Willis through the second and ended
Tullos, Braves head coach. up taking a 57-18 lead into the
“We did a good job of moving locker room.
the ball around, and we got Jason McMillan, Braves
some good, easy shots. From senior point guard, hit a three-
out deep, we didn’t shoot the point shot at the 7:23 mark of
ball well.” the third period to put Chero-
With the win, Cherokee kee up by 42 (60-18) thereby
advanced to the second round invoking the NCHSAA mercy
where they were scheduled to rule. They went on to outscore
face the Rosman Tigers (16-8) Murphy 16-6 in the third to
on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8pm at take a 73-24 lead into the final
the Charles George Memorial period.
Arena. This game was set to Cherokee got a lot of bench
occur after press time so check play in the fourth period in
out next week’s paper for full which they outscored the
coverage. Bulldogs 19-11 to take the big
The Braves defeated Ros- 92-35 win.
man twice in the regular Other Cherokee scorers
season including a 101-83 included: Brock Powell 2, Trace
victory on the road and the ex- Lambert 6, Steven Straughan
citing 84-83 squeaker at home. 9, Holden Straughan 4, Dez
Coach Tullos commented, Crowe 5, Josiah Lossiah 3, Lo-
“We’re going to have to shoot gan Teesateskie 8 and Menoch
the ball better if we’re going to Grant 2.
beat Rosman.” Murphy scorers included:
Saturday’s game started out Hagan Newton 10, Anthony
SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather slowly for both teams. Neither Connors 2, Hayden Hughes 8,
Cherokee’s Justus Day (#3) twists and turns for a shot over Murphy’s Antho- team scored in the first few Ethan Sneed 2, Jonathan Bow-
ny Connors in the first round of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference tourna- minutes until Tye Mintz, Braves man 5, DeAndre Jackson 2 and
ment at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Feb. 13. Day had sophomore forward, drove the Seth Jackson 6.
13 points on the night. baseline for a short put-away at
10 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016WRESTLING
Cherokee wrestler tops in Region
Toineeta wins 1A State Wrestling
Regionals, qualifies for Championship info
State as the No. 1 Seed Where: Greensboro Coliseum,
Greensboro
AMBLE SMOKER
Schedule:
ONE FEATHER STAFF Friday, Feb. 19
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2pm - Quarterfinals
HERRYVILLE – Chero- 6pm - Semifinals
Saturday, Feb. 20
kee’s Anthony Toineeta 9am - Consolation matches
(30-4) punched his 5pm - Parade of champions and finals
ticket to the big show
after finishing atop the podium in Round 1 – Cameron Pack (Mt.
the 1A Western Regionals Wres- Airy) over Andrew Griffin (Cher-
tling Tournament on Saturday, okee) (Fall 1:19) Cons. Round 1
Feb. 13 at Cherryville High School. – Josh Huggins (Mitchell) over An-
Toineeta defeated Rosman’s Tanner drew Griffin (Cherokee) (Fall 0:35)
Whitman in the championship
round to advance to the NCHSAA 285: Dakota Ward (Cherokee)
1A State Championship Tourna- Round 1 – Morgan East (East Sur-
ment in Greensboro this weekend AMBLE SMOKER/One Feather ry) over Dakota Ward (Cherokee)
as the number-one seed. Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (30-4) punched his ticket to the big show (Fall 0:49) Cons. Round 1 - Dakota
“Anthony did very well this after finishing atop the podium in the 1A Western Regionals Wrestling Ward (Cherokee) over Ethan Virgil
weekend,” said Cherokee Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Cherryville High School. (Atkins) (Fall 1:36) Cons. Round
Head Coach Tavi Rivera. “He was 2 – Caleb Money (Starmount) over
focused and stuck to what we’ve Whitman (34-7) by a 5-3 decision Sneed (Cherokee) (Fall 2:35). Cons. Dakota Ward (Cherokee) (Fall 3:55)
been working on all year. He defi- to win first-place of the tourna- Semi - Kolin Guffey (Robbinsville) The winners of the Regional
nitely deserves to go to state and ment. over Seth Sneed (Cherokee) (Dec meet in each weight class include:
compete for a title. We still have Following is a round-up of 7-4) 106 – Levi Carpenter (South Stan-
a few things to work on, but then Cherokee Wrestlers who competed ley)
again, you can never be too good.” at Saturday’s Regional meet: 145: Anthony Toineeta (Chero- 113 – Arlus Orr (Robbinsville)
Toineeta needed less than a 113: Jonah Burnhisel (13-18) kee) - First Place 120 – Jacob Hogue (Mt. Airy)
minute to pick up his first win in Round 1 – Ryan Patterson (Elkin) Round 1 – Anthony Toineeta 126 – Said Javier (Elkin)
the opening round of the tourna- over Jonah Burnhisel (Cherokee) over Vestal Dalton (Fall 0:38) 132 – Jude Lloyd (Elkin)
ment as he pinned Starmount’s (Fall 0:45). Cons. Round 1 – Luis Quarterfinals - Anthony Toinee- 138 – Ethan Orr (Rosman)
Vestal Dalton at the 38-second Osorno (Mt. Airy) over Jonah Burn- ta (Cherokee) over Joseph Becker 145 – Anthony Toineeta (Chero-
mark of the first period. He con- hisel (Cherokee) (Fall 4:06). (East Surry) (Fall 1:59) Semifinal kee)
tinued his impressive performance Anthony Toineeta (Cherokee) over 152 – Solomon Duncan (Mitchell)
by pinning East Surry’s Joseph 126: Seth Sneed (11-15) Kyle Knight (Avery) (Fall 1:33) 1st 160 – Dalton Beaver (Mitchell)
Becker in the final second of the Round 1 - Seth Sneed (Cherokee) Place Match - Anthony Toineeta 170 – Juan Anuario (Elkin)
first round. During the semi-final over Joshua Pardue (Starmount) (Cherokee) over Tanner Whitman 182 – Jacob Matheson (Hayesville)
round, Toineeta held Avery’s Kyle (Fall 3:41) Quarterfinal - Seth (Rosman) (Dec 5-3) 195 – Ryan Sheppard (Avery)
Knight off the scoreboard in a 5-0 Sneed (Cherokee) over Leo DeLa- 220 – Will Atkins (Mitchell)
decision that went the distance. Fi- Cruz (East Surry) (Dec. 9-5). Semi- 182: Andrew Griffin (Chero- 285 – Andreas Villagomez (Ros-
nally, he defeated Rosman’s Tanner final - Said Javier (Elkin) over Seth kee) man)
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016 11Photo courtesy of Sean Ross Mite Lady Braves win tournament The Cherokee Mite Lady Braves won the Western North Carolina Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 in Canton. The team com- pleted an undefeated season. The team consists of (left-right) Emily Bradley, Tehya Littlejohn, Betty Lossiah, Vivian Ross, Laya McMillan, Aria Foerst, Kamia Wiggins, Zoey Walkingstick, Samantha Cole, Marcela Garcia and Jaelyn Lossiah. The team is coached by Sean Ross and Avery Mintz. SCOREBOARD Rosman 57 Andrews 47 Friday, Feb. 12 PREP BASKETBALL Murphy 46 Robbinsville 44 Swain County 50 Robbinsville 39 Girls Swain County 59 Hayesville 34 Smoky Mountain 82 Brevard 56 Thursday, Feb. 11 Saturday, Feb. 13 Cherokee 64 Swain County 39 Boys Cherokee 92 Murphy 35 Hiwassee Dam 73 Andrews 27 Thursday, Feb. 11 Rosman 88 Andrews 70 Robbinsville 52 Murphy 42 Cherokee 88 Swain County 58 Swain County 60 Robbinsville 46 Rosman 69 Hayesville 59 Andrews 64 Hiwassee Dam 44 Saturday, Feb. 13 Robbinsville 69 Murphy 66 12 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016
COMMUNITY
Carving exhibit
WCU to host exhibit by acclaimed mission and parking are free. The
Cherokee artist Wilnoty museum is closed on university
holidays and breaks.
C
For information on Wilnoty
ULLOWHEE – An exhibition of works by renowned and his achievements, go to the
sculptor John Julius Wilnoty of Cherokee continues on Cherokee Traditions section of
display at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Muse- Hunter Library’s digital collec-
um through Friday, March 25. tions atdigitalcollections.wcu.edu
An EBCI tribal member, Wilnoty’s pieces are often complex and or (828) 227-7211.
intricate, sometimes with smaller designs of birds and animals ap- Info: fineartmuseum.wcu.edu
pearing within figures of larger ones. He works primarily in native or (828) 227-3591.
woods, including cherry, and with bone and dark-hued pipestone, - WCU WCU photos
with carvings that reflect mythology, nature and wildlife. His work An exhibition of works
has been featured in many articles and exhibitions, including by renowned sculptor
the Smithsonian Institution. John Julius Wilnoty of
The exhibit, “In Solitude and Mystery: John Julius Cherokee continues on
Wilnoty,” appears courtesy of the North Carolina display at Western Caro-
Arts Council, Jackson County Arts Council, Qual- lina University’s Fine Art
la Arts and Crafts Mutual and collector Lambert Museum through Friday,
Wilson. An exhibition reception is scheduled for March 25.
5 to 7 p.m. in the Star Atrium of the museum on
Thursday, March 17. Wilson will be on hand to
discuss his collection and the artistic, cultural and
regional importance of Wilnoty’s works.
“Wilnoty has been described as
the Cherokee version of Michel-
angelo, with his expressive han-
dling of sculptural forms,”
said Anna Fariello, associate
professor at Hunter Library
and the exhibit’s curator.
“He is a self-taught sculptor
with a singular, exquisite
style. While he still carves, it
is less frequent now following
injuries to his hands some years
ago.”
The Fine Art Museum is
located in the John W. Bardo Fine
and Performing Arts Center and is
open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, with
extended hours on Thursdays to 7 p.m. Ad-
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016 13OBITUARIES Diamond was an innovator as a meat cutter in a grocery store, a brother, Merlyn Brown of Snow- O
and early leader of a movement to met the love of his life, Sandra bird in 2002.
restore knowledge and appreciation Fenn. They were married in the fall He is survived by his faithful
of traditional Cherokee culture. A of 1981 and started a family two wife of 34 years, Sandra Marlene
member of the Deer Clan whose years later. Proud parents to three Fenn Brown of Snowbird; daugh-
Cherokee name Go-Sti translates as beautiful daughters, all of whom ters Brooke, Dakota, and Wahlalah
“Sharp”, he personified strength, continue his legacy of love and Brown, all of Cherokee; grand-
leadership, and a warrior’s spirit. culture, the couple were insepara- daughters, Celeste Spruce and
A code of honor he described first ble and continued their educational Winter Wildcatt, both of Cherokee;
and foremost as a man’s responsi- efforts, environmental advocacy, parents, Diamond Brown Sr. and
bility to love, protect, and provide and community service right up Frieda Rattler Brown of Snowbird;
not only for his family but also his until his final months. A devoted brothers, Verlyn Brown of Snow-
community. husband and father he worshipped bird and Russell Selph of Atlanta,
In 2009, Diamond was elect- his daughters often telling them “I Ga.; and countless family, friends,
Diamond Brown Jr. ed to the EBCI Tribal Council and live my life for you girls”. and relations.
served two terms as Snowbird/ In addition to an engaging per- Services were held Friday, Feb.
Diamond Brown Jr., 59, of Cherokee County representative. sonality and charming disposition 12 at the Snowbird Complex with
Snowbird, renowned Cherokee ed- Working tirelessly on behalf of his Diamond possessed strikingly regal Long House Funeral Home of Cher- C
ucator, cultural leader, and former Cherokee people, he brought a tra- physical features and a powerful okee entrusted with preparations. F
EBCI Council representative joined ditional and balanced perspective stature that left an indelible impres- A traditional burial followed at the i
the creator in the early morning to tribal government. The new- sion on everyone he met. His image Brown Family Cemetery. Kituwah
hours of Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. ly-opened Cherokee Indian Hospital and likeness were the inspiration fire keepers, Benny Mendia and C
Blessed with a bold charisma and EBCI Justice Center, the tribal for numerous artistic renderings Eddie Paul, made medicine. DJ C
and unbridled optimism, Diamond casino in Cherokee County, enroll- including hand painted portraits, Robinson, James Fenn, Corey Fenn, C
blazed a unique and visionary ment DNA testing, and a Snowbird photographs, statues in Dahlonega, Eli Selph, Cassidy Galaviz, and t
path through life highlighted by HIP Housing Development are just GA and Sawnee Nature Center, Cruz Galaviz served as pall bear-
entrepreneurial accomplishments, a few successful projects he either and hand carved personal quotes ers. Honorary pall bearers were M
personal honors, and dedicated led or supported while in office. displayed in Hayesville. Eddie Chekelelee, Scott Chekelelee, B
public service. In 2000, along with Diamond Brown Jr. was born Friends will remember him as Robbie Lewis, Israel Weeks, Robin n
his wife, Sandy, the couple founded March 20, 1956 in Cherokee, the a proud son of the Eastern Band Jumper, and Terry Rattler.
a successful cultural education first of three sons to Diamond and and man of the world who found The family also extends its deep- C
enterprise, Touch the Earth with Frieda Brown Sr. From an early joy in an impressive collection of est appreciation to the dedicated b
Native People. At its height, the age he displayed a natural gift for cruiser motorcycles, vintage pick- and caring staff at Cherokee Indian G
family-operated business employed storytelling and often entertained up trucks, and bright red corvettes. Hospital; to longtime friend Ruben m
more than 20 full-time performers relatives with riveting tales that He loved strong coffee and delicious Teesateskie and volunteers for
and staff, and traveled extensively earned pocket change for ice cream home cooked meals, especially hosting a recent benefit dinner in S
throughout the United States cel- cones and candy bars. Little did he breakfast; disdained any kind of Yellow Hill; to the family of the late F
ebrating Native American culture know at the time but he was honing pessimism or negativity; gave Wayne Henderson for a precious “
and heritage with programs featur- skills that would someday mes- friendly ribbings to those he liked, gift of seven long glorious years; l
ing dazzling living history exhibits, merize eager audiences far beyond and enjoyed simple pleasures like and the many relatives and friends o
authentic tribal regalia, and elec- the forested hills of western North coloring Easter eggs and watching across Indian Country who have
trifying dance performances. He Carolina. Later, while captain of classic TV shows, Andy Griffith and offered love and prayers during F
touched tens of thousands of lives his middle school football team he Bonanza. Others will remember Diamond’s prolonged illness.
who experienced his unique blend succeeded in changing the team’s him as a loyal friend and brother “Spirituality is way of life for me
of education and entertainment, colors for one season from black who never backed down from a and my people, with these teach-
a phenomenon he titled “Edutain- and silver to green and yellow, so fight or denied someone in need. ings I hope the people can and will W
ment” and was a highly sought they would resemble his favorite One of those rare buddies you could understand the Native way of life a
presenter for schools, universities, team the Green Bay Packers. call at 3am to help pull a car out of here on Mother Earth” - Diamond 9
historical societies, museums, and At the age of 17, he moved to ditch on a deserted, icy back road. Go-Sti i
state capitals. Georgia and later, while working Diamond was preceded in death by
14 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016OBITUARIES late Russell Hornbuckle and Stacey step-grandchild, Crystal. Driver and Nicky Driver.
(Crowe) Hornbuckle of the Chero- William is survived by his wife, He is survived by his wife of
kee Community. She was primarily Blanche McCoy Vickers; step-sons, 17 years, Carolyn Panther; three
a homemaker but had worked as a Robert and wife Betty, James and daughters, Christina Panther with
seamstress at the Vassar and White wife Theresa, Rocky, William (Bill) Blaine Wolfe, Frances with hus-
Shield companies for extra income. and wife Helen, and Ralph (Chuck) band Frank Oocumma, LeeAnn
She was member of the Wright’s and wife Tracy; step-daughter, Panther with Mike Oocumma; son
Creek Baptist Church. She was a Keri and husband Dale; special Mark Panther; eight grandchildren,
loving mother, grandmother and step-daughter, Carmalita Brady; Jordan, Jorree, Jaidan, Ryanne,
friend. She was the widow of the step-grandchildren, Justin and Nel- Jamy, Jayce, Moira and Levi; five
late Robert Johnson Wahnetah, lie, Rindy, Jeremy, Amber, John-Ca- great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, LJ,
her husband of 52 years. She has sey, Honey, Austin, Wade, Silas, Briley, Myla and Francis Faith; step
missed greatly since his passing in Ashley, John, Andy, Dakota, Katy, children, sons, Dooner Driver with
2011. She’s gone to be with him and Ashley Goins; 21 great grand- wife Kerra, Lopper Driver; one step-
Cecil Edward Taylor now. children; sisters, Shirley Hamlin daughter, Darlene Reed with Justin;
Frances is survived by three and husband Jesse; and Jean; niec- with twelve grandchildren, Keisha,
Cecil Edward Taylor, 82, of children, Roberta Wahnetah Long, es, Dawn, Wanda, Kim, and Karen; Jordan, Tiara, Laurel Reece, Blake,
Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Russell Lee Wahnetah, and Howard special son, Wade Eugene Brady; AJ, Caidyn, Conner, Elle, Colton,
Feb. 10, 2016 at Tsali Care Center Keith Wahnetah, all of Cherokee; special grandson, Trey Eugene Emery; one great-grand daughter,
in Cherokee. one brother, Alex Hornbuckle; Brady; and several more nieces and Tye and one special grandson-Little
He was born Jan. 18, 1934 in four grandchildren and nine great nephews. Uton; nine sisters, Alice Kekahbah,
Cherokee to the late Will Taylor and grandchildren. Alma Johns, Katherine Panther,
Cecelia Standingdeer Taylor. In addition to her parents and Samuel Alfred “Snake” Hattie Panther, Loretta Brad-
Cecil was a retired Navy veteran of husband, Frances was preceded in Panther ley, Jean Bradley, Gloria Panther
the Vietnam War. death by one son, Robert Johnson French, Patsy Panther and Debo-
Cecil is survived by one brother, Wahnetah II; and two grandsons, rah Panther; five brothers, Ernest
Mitchell Taylor; one sister, Lucy Robert Lee Wahnetah and Michael Panther, Floyd Panther with wife
Bigmeat; and several nieces and Austin Wahnetah. Freida, Kenny Panther with wife Di-
nephews. Funeral services were held on ane, Rich Panther with wife Kathy,
In addition to his parents, Friday, Feb. 12 at 11am at Wrights Patrick Panther with wife Sharon
Cecil was preceded in death by two Creek Baptist Church with Pastor and Jim Panther with Trina; several
brothers, William H. Taylor and Ed Kilgore and Forman Bradley nieces and nephews all of the Cher-
Gilbert Taylor; and two sisters, Wil- officiating with burial in the Wahn- okee Community.
ma Junaluska and Hazel Taylor. etah Family Cemetery. Pallbearers A funeral service was held on
Funeral services were held on were Eddie George, Tom Wahnetah, Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Big Cove
Saturday, Feb. 13 at Long House and Robbie Wahnetah. Recreation Center along Big Cove
Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Rd. starting at 2pm with Rev. Den-
“Bo” Parris officiated. Burial fol- William Franklin Vickers Jr. Samuel Alfred “Snake” Pan- ny Crowe, Rev. James “Bo” Parris
lowed at the Taylor family cemetery ther, born on April 29, 1945 went and Paster Ben Reed officiating. An
on Standingdeer Road in Cherokee. William Franklin Vickers Jr., 71 home to be with the Lord on Mon- immediate burial followed near the
of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away day, Feb. 8, 2016. home on Straight Fork. Pallbearers
Frances Lorene (Hornbuckle) Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. He was Samuel is the son of the late were among family and friends.
Wahnetah retired from long haul Trucking Emmaline Driver and Samuel The family request in lieu of
Roadway and enjoyed watching Panther Sr. both of the Cherokee flowers, donations be made to Cher-
Frances Lorene (Hornbuckle) westerns. William enjoyed old Community. okee Cancer Support at PO Box
Wahnetah, 75, of Cherokee, passed rebuilt cars and attending car In addition to his parents, he 2220 Cherokee, NC with Attention
away in her home on Tuesday, Feb. shows. He was an Army Veteran of was preceded in death by three Beatrice Smith for the support of
9, 2016 following an extended the Vietnam War. He was preceded sisters, Wilma Pheasant, Anita Ell- Cancer Victims in the Cherokee
illness. in death by his parents, William wood and Frances Welch; and three Community.
Frances was the daughter of the Vickers Sr. and Mignon James; and brothers, Charlie Davis, Tommy
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016 15VITA (Volunteer Income • Friday, Feb. 26 Because of the extended the EBCI Higher Education Depart-
Tax Assistance) Please check with the EBCI amount of time in receiving a ment in order to qualify for funding
available Enrollment Office 359-6465 prior social security number for a new- from the Tribe.
The 2016 offering of Tax As- to scheduling to make sure you born, an application will be con- All participants must be accom-
sistance begins Thursday Febru- are eligible for enrollment. The sidered for enrollment without the panied by a parent or guardian.
ary 4th. If your annual income is local collection site is at the EBCI social security number. However, The meeting is designed to provide
$62,000 or less, you are eligible to Tribal Enrollment office located at an EBCI Enrollment Card will only students and parents with import-
have your taxes prepared at no cost the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. be issued upon receipt of the social ant information regarding Educa-
at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Appointments will be scheduled by security card of the new enrollee. tion Department funding require-
Office at 876 Acquoni Rd, located the staff of 1 Family Services from Applications may be obtained ments and to assist them as they
next to the Yellowhill Community 9-11:30am and 1-3pm. from the Enrollment Office located plan this important step towards
Building and covered basketball To schedule an appointment in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. meeting their educational goals.
court. Please bring with you the fol- at the local collection site, contact Info: Enrollment Office (828) 359- You must attend one of the
lowing items to your appointment: Michelle, Tribal Enrollment, 359- 6467, 359-6465 or 359-6466 following meetings which will take
- All income related forms such as: 6463. To schedule an out-of-town - EBCI Enrollment Office place in the Community Room
W-2, 1099 Misc., 1099-I, SSA- appointment, contact Amber (918) located next to the Cherokee Life
1099, etc. 685-0478. All DNA questions June 2016 per capita Center in the Ginger Lynn Welch
- Photo I.D. such as Driver’s License should be directed to the staff of 1 deadlines Complex:
or enrollment card with picture Family Services. The deadline to submit direct - Saturday, Feb. 20, 9-10:30am
- Social Security Card and birth - EBCI Enrollment Office deposit forms for the June 2016 per - Saturday, March 5, 9-10:30am
date of every member of the house- capita distribution will be Friday, - Thursday, March 17, 5:30-7pm
hold New EBCI applicants April 1. All direct deposit forms - Thursday, March 31, 5:30-7pm
- Enrollment Card of Federally per capita deadline must be notarized. Bring a voided Call the receptionist 359-6650
Recognized Tribe for NC Tax Ex- To be considered for the June check for deposit into your check- to schedule an appointment.
emption 2016 per capita distribution, com- ing account or a statement, on let- - EBCI Higher Education Department
- Bank Account Information if you pleted enrollment applications for terhead from your bank, indicating
want tax return direct deposited new applicants must be submitted your savings account number and Cherokee Life’s Spring
- Last year’s tax return if possible to the EBCI Tribal Enrollment Office routing number for deposit into Sports Sign-ups
- The program does not do Rental by 4:30pm on Tuesday, March 15. your savings account. Cherokee Life Recreation is cur-
Income (Schedule E), Dividend and Enrollment applications received The deadline to submit federal rently taking sign-up registrations
Investment Income (Sch B) and after this date will not be considered tax withholding forms, waivers, let- for Spring sports including: base-
Complex Schedule C. for the June 2016 distribution. ters of administration, or court-or- ball, softball, tee ball, and soccer.
To schedule an appointment An application will only be dered guardianship will be Friday, NABI tryouts will also be held for all
call the EBCI Cooperative Extension considered complete with a coun- April 15 at 4:30pm. enrolled members in grades 9-12
Office at 359-6930 and speak to ty-certified birth certificate, certi- Forms are available at the only. Signups are being taken at
any staff person. fied DNA results, and certification Tribal Enrollment Office, located at all gymnasiums except for NABI
– EBCI Cooperative Extension Pro- of any other Indian blood. To the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, which are being taken at the Bird-
gram schedule an appointment at the Monday – Friday from 7:45am town Gym only. Upon registration,
local collection site, call Michelle – 4:30pm. Address changes will the following information will need
Upcoming DNA testing 359-6463. Out-of-town applicants be accepted until Friday, May 6 at to be given: child’s name, age, date
schedule may contact Amber Harrison 4:30pm. of birth, and two reliable contact
The following dates are avail- (918) 685-0478 to schedule an - EBCI Enrollment Office numbers. Cherokee Life is also tak-
able to schedule appointments for appointment in your area. ing signups for volunteer coaches
DNA collection: The last day to be DNA tested in “Step Ahead” meeting for each of the sports. Signups for
• Wednesday, Feb. 17 time for the March 15 deadline is for EBCI seniors all Spring sports (except NABI) will
• Thursday, Feb. 18 Friday, Feb. 26. Any DNA collected EBCI seniors who are planning end on Monday, Feb. 29.
• Friday, Feb. 19 after this date is not guaranteed to to attend college in the 2016-17 - Cherokee Life Recreation
• Wednesday, Feb. 24 be back in time to meet the dead- school year are required to attend a
• Thursday, Feb. 25 line. “Step Ahead” meeting presented by
16 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016Cherokee Elementary
Yearbook pages for sale
Cherokee Elementary Yearbook
pages are for sale until Friday, Feb.
26. You can sponsor the yearbook
with a dedication spot for a CES
student or show support from your
business or organization. All year-
book pages will be printed in color.
Prices are as follows: Full Page
$100, Half Page $50, ¼ Block $25.
Make checks payable to Cherokee
Elementary School. Send photos or
quotes to: Natalie Grant, Cherokee
Language, ngrant@cherokeecen-
tral.gaggle.net or Erin Kirkland, PE,
ekirkland@cherokeecentral.gaggle.
net, 554-5020.
- Cherokee Elementary School Photo courtesy of Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Bo Taylor (left), Museum of the Cherokee Indians executive director, meets with Larry Maney, former TVA
41st Annual Indian employee, on Monday, Feb. 8. Maney gave a box containing many items of interest to the Museum. Once
Unity Conference catalogued, the pieces, which included books and some survey maps, will be ready for public access and
Writing Contest will be placed in the Museum’s archives. Maney was part of a TVA Survey Crew for 28 years and did the
A writing contest is being held design and layout work at the Junaluska Museum in Robbinsville.
at the 41st annual Unity Writing
Conference in the following cate- ings will be accepted. Oxendine, P.O. Box 215, Hollister, dation announces the availability
gories: • Entries are limited to three per NC 27844 but must arrive no of the Bill Taylor Memorial Schol-
• Rhyming Poetry (not to exceed 32 writer. later than Monday, March 7. The arship and many other statewide
lines) • Name of writing, author’s name, submissions may also be emailed scholarships, according to Carla
• Non-Rhyming Poetry (not to number of words, age group and up until midnight on Wednesday, Jamison, board president.
exceed 32 lines) category must appear on top right March 9 to akayo@gmail.com Jamison said this is a good
• Inspirational/Spiritual Writing hand corner. If this does not ap- • Winners will be announced opportunity for Eastern Band stu-
(not to exceed 1,000 words) pear, works will be disqualified. during the General Assembly and dents to further their educations.
• Genre Short Story (Romance/ • Completed registration forms Breakfast on Saturday, March 21. “The Eastern Band board wants
Mystery not to exceed 1,000 must accompany each writing • All submitted entries may be pub- to raise awareness among area
words) entry. lished in future Unity Conference youth about opportunities offered
• Mainstream/Current Issue Liter- • Entries must be typed, dou- program books or United Tribes through scholarships held with the
acy Short Story Fiction or Non-Fic- ble-spaced, front page only on 8.5” publication. North Carolina Community Foun-
tion (not to exceed 1,000 words) x 11” paper with multiple pages Info: Kay Oxendine (804) 296- dation,” she said.
• Memoirs, Life-Changing Events stapled. Page numbers should ap- 9820 or Arvis Boughman (828) Scholarships are available for
(not to exceed 1,000 words) pear on right hand bottom corner. 443-4395 students meeting various eligibility
Participant guidelines: • Do not resubmit entries from - Indian Unity Conference requirements detailed and found
• Must be a member of a federal- previous years. on: www.nccommunityfounda-
ly- or state-recognized American • Entries must be turned in to the Eastern Band tion.org/scholarships. Search
Indian tribe and currently residing Registration Desk or to one of the Community Foundation under “Qualla Reservation.” The
in North Carolina or live in another Writing Coordinators at the Confer- announces scholarship deadline for submitting applica-
state but belong to a North Caroli- ence on Thursday, March 10 from availability tions is posted on the NCCF website.
na tribe. 10am – 2pm. The board of advisors of the - Eastern Band Community
• Only original, unpublished writ- • Entries may be mailed to: A. Kay Eastern Band Community Foun- Foundation
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016 17THANK YOU LETTER
Family expresses appreciation
The family of Margaret “Waggie” Sneed would like to express our heart-
felt appreciation for all the prayers, cards, food, encouraging words, and
support during our loss. We would like to say thank you to the Tribal EMS,
Harris Regional, Memorial Mission, and CIHA hospital staff. We appreciate
the Wolfetown Free Labor Group and Tribal Construction for digging our
mother’s grave and CDOT for scrapping our driveway. In addition, we ap-
preciate the Long House Funeral Home staff, all singers, and Dan Conseen
for their support during this difficult time.
18 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of feb. 18-24, 2016CIPD Arrest Report tendance, Larceny Wolfe, Diamond Charges: Contempt of Court
Feb. 8-15 Spring – age 21
Toineeta, Marlena Arrested: Feb. 10 at Walkingstick, Ardi-
The following people were arrested by Lorraine – age 37 1:36 na Bobbie – age 21
the Cherokee Indian Police Depart- Arrested: Feb. 9 at Released: Feb. 10 Arrested: Feb. 15 at
ment and booked into the Anthony 19:00 Charges: Simple Assault 00:30
Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It Released: Feb. 12 Not released as of print
should be noted that the following Charges: Simple Assault (DV), Brady, John Casey – Charges: Simple Possession of
defendants have only been charged Obstructing Justice, Possession of age 28 Schedule II Controlled Substance,
with the crimes listed and should be Drug Paraphernalia Arrested: Feb. 12 at Simple Possession of Marijuana,
presumed innocent until proven guilty 12:20 Jury Show Cause
in a court of law. Bennett, Lauren Not released as of print
Sterling – age 37 Charges: Failure to Appear
Frady, Aaron Lee – Arrested: Feb. 10 at
age 20
Arrested: Feb. 9 at
12:51
Released: Feb. 10
Underwood, Billy
Ray – age 31
Got News?
9:50
Not released as of print
Charges: Larceny Arrested: Feb. 12 at
16:45
359-6261
Charges: Filing False Emergency Howell, William Not released as of print
Report Wade Hamilton –
age 25
Ledford, Mitchell Arrested: Feb. 10 at
James – age 24 4:30
Arrested: Feb. 9 at Released: Feb. 10
9:50 Charges: Leaving Scene of an
Not released as of print Accident
Charges: Failure to Appear on Mis-
demeanor Long, Clydie – age
29
Price, Colby Taylor Arrested: Feb. 10 at
– age 23 12:55
Arrested: Feb. 9 at Released: Feb. 10
15:42 Charges: Aiding and Abetting –
Not released as of print Misdemeanor
Charges: Larceny x 10
McGaha, Dennis –
Rattler, Harold age 34
Robert – age 52 Arrested: Feb. 10 at
Arrested: Feb. 9 at 20:12
18:01 Not released as of print
Released: Feb. 12 Charges: Assault on a Female
Charges: Assault on a Female, Pos-
session of Drug Paraphernalia Wahnetah, Carla
Marie Ann – age 28
Taylor, Shaina Ma- Arrested: Feb. 10 at
rie – age 25 17:27
Arrested: Feb. 9 at Released: Feb. 10
9:50 Charges: Larceny, Accessory After
Not released as of print the Fact, Providing Contraband
Charges: Compulsory School At-
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