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ON THE SIDELINES:
If you build it, they will come
50 CENTS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS SINCE 1965 APRIL 21-27, 2016
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Wildfire in Yellowhill
around 50 percent
contained
SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
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or parts of Monday, April
18, the sun was blotted
out by smoke and ash in
Cherokee due to a wildfire
that started the day before. The
fire, which has covered in excess
of 50 acres (an exact amount is ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather
not known at this time) started on Firefighters work on a smoldering hillside overlooking the Cherokee Harley-Davidson shop in downtown
Conseen Drive off of Johnson Arch Cherokee on Monday, April 18.
Road in the Yellowhill Community
on the afternoon of Sunday, April Sequoyah said the terrain of
17. the area has been a challenge in
Anthony Sequoyah, EBCI Sec- containing this fire. “That area in
retary of Emergency Management, the middle of town and through
said an exact cause of the fire is not Acquoni Road is straight up, rock
known as this time, but an investi- cliffs. It’s hard to do anything with
gator has been on site and will be that other than just let it burn.”
issuing a report soon. Helicopters have been employed
Several agencies have been in- to fight the fire due to the terrain
volved in fighting the fire including issues. “They got the biggest bulk
the BIA Forestry Division, Cherokee of it knocked out, and they kept
Fire Department, U.S. Forest Ser- Photo by Kristy M. Herron/EBCI Commerce it from going over on the Stillwell
vice, and the National Park Service. Crews work to remove a fallen tree from Acquoni Road on the night Branch side, and that was a big plus
“We’ve got about 20 people of Monday, April 18. there,” Sequoyah noted.
right now that are on the ground He added, “Everything is well
working the fire lines and back these big timbers. There are more ed and are dried out or had fallen so under control. We’ve got plenty of
burning it to try to get contain- specialized crews for the mop-up. that’s where a lot of the hot spots help that is here right now to help
ment,” Sequoyah said in an They’re anticipating it taking at are occurring.” with this situation. It could be a
interview on Monday night. He least five days to get the mop-up So far, no structural damages lot worse. The danger level as far
also noted that the fire is about 50 done once they get containment.” have been reported. “We’ve had as any threats to homes or persons
percent contained with 100 per- Sequoyah said the most active the Cherokee Fire Department go- is very minimal. Everything is
cent containment expected in the area for this fire has been between ing out, and if anything is getting running smoothly. The Tribe has a
next 5-7 days. “Once they get the the hills above downtown Cherokee close, they’ll wet everything down. good working relationship with the
line completely surrounded, then and Yellowhill/Peavine Roads. One There are no injuries. The Chief ’s Bureau.”
they’re going to have to go back in reason is the amount of dead trees Office has been heavily involved as
and have these specialized crews due to a beetle infestation several has the BIA for the safety of people - Robert Jumper, One Feather editor,
come in and cut these snags, cut years ago. “Many trees were affect- and the preservation of property.” contributed to this report.
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Another parking deck collapse at Harrah’s Cherokee
SCOTT MCKIE B.P. from Harrah’s Cherokee week. “Until they are done construction companies it
ONE FEATHER STAFF officials. In their initial re- with their work, we will not alleges are responsible for
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port, casino officials stated have any further updates… that collapse.
arrah’s Cher- that there didn’t appear guests are asked to part in The 17-page suit lists
okee Casino to be any injuries, but a the surface lots on the west defendants as W.G. Yates
Resort security later report from them side of the casino proper- & Songs Construction
officials were confirmed that “one minor ty and other alternative Company, Rentenbach SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather
directing traffic around injury” occurred. They did parking areas are being Construction Incorporated, A component failure on
the casino parking deck not disclose the identity of identified. Casino employ- Metromont Corporation, the first floor ramp of the
on the afternoon of Friday, the person injured or give ees will be moved off-site to Chomarat US Inc., and casino parking garage
April 15 due to a collapse the extent of their injury. allow convenient parking Chomarat North American at Harrah’s Cherokee
in the structure earlier that “The safety of our for guests.” LLC. caused a partial collapse
morning. The collapse was employees and guests is our The hotel parking deck, In the 2015 incident, a in the structure on Friday,
the second type incident at primary concern. A safety which had been closed part of the ramp leading to April 15. (Note: One Feather
the casino in a 14-month assessment is in process.” since part of it collapsed in the third floor of the hotel staff was denied access to the
span. Casino officials said a “full February 2015, re-opened parking deck collapsed. No area by security officials to garner
“A component failure and comprehensive engi- recently. The Tribal Casino injuries were reported in photos of the damage. Staff was
occurred on the first floor neering study” is currently Gaming Enterprise (TCGE) the first incident. directed to casino officials and
ramp, leading to the second underway with results filed a lawsuit in feder- awaits a time to garner photos
floor,” said a statement expected sometime this al court against several safely.)
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016 3
EBCI joins Eastern Shawnee
in joint repatriation, reburial
SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ical anthropologist from Indiana look forward to our partnerships respecting the culture and did not
ONE FEATHER STAFF University, and they were acquired growing because of the rich history participate in the reburial.”
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by Oregon State when the school these two tribes have at Land Be- The reburial itself was per-
n an unique collaboration, acquired the Neumann Collec- tween the Lakes National Recre- formed simply and respectfully
the Eastern Band of Cherokee tion in 1976. Information from ation Area.” noted Chief Wallace. “Both tribes
Indians Tribal Historic Pres- the NPS states, “It is reasonably Glenna J. Wallace, Chief of the believed that all ceremonies had
ervation Office (THPO) joined believed that the individuals in this Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklaho- been conducted previously, that
Eastern Shawnee tribal officials notice are all from the Fort Ancient ma, praised the collaborative work all songs had been sung, all appro-
in a recent joint repatriation and culture period (circa 1100 to 1650 of both tribes. “Collaboration with priate rites had been conducted,
reburial of 10 individuals. The A.D.). the EBCI has been exceptional. We that there was not a repatriation
remains were reburied at the Land Panther commented, “The could not have asked for a more ceremony. We merely wanted the
Between the Lakes National Recre- EBCI secured a reburial location harmonious relationship from spirits of these human beings to be
ation Area in Kentucky and anoth- in Kentucky thru partnership and beginning to end.” at peace and believed they could
er undisclosed location owned by assistance from the U.S. Forest She related that their tribe has not be until they were placed in
the Eastern Shawnee. Service at Land Between the Lakes done one repatriation prior to this Mother Earth.”
“These types of collaborations She went on to say, “It was a
among tribes are highly significant “ We could not have asked for spiritual experience for all of us. It
in accomplishing our shared goal
of conducting respectful reburi-
a more harmonious relationship was intended to be a fulfilling of
our responsibilities to our ances-
als of Native American human from beginning to end.” tors; it turned out to be so much
remains as expeditiously as possi- more. It was truly an example
ble,” said Miranda Panther, EBCI - Glenna J. Wallace, Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Okla. on of less is more. No extravagant
NAGPRA officer. “All of these tribes the relationship between the two tribes ceremony, no lengthy rites, no lofty
in these joint efforts have specific words, no singing, but the atmo-
traditions, beliefs, and procedures National Recreation Area. We one, but that one involved remains sphere was filled with a spiritual
they observe in regards to their took a leadership role in maintain- being found on a site and rebur- peace we all felt. After cleansing
NAGPRA work, but we all share the ing communication amongst the ied at that same site. “This is the ourselves, we left them in Mother
desire to work together to rebury affiliated tribes and Oregon State first of this nature, meaning the Earth’s womb.”
human remains in secure locations University. We assisted in drafting remains had been removed from Panther said the entire ex-
with the reverence they deserve.” a repatriation agreement and in Kentucky to Indiana, ultimately go- perience was meaningful and
She related that the EBCI THPO the completion of any necessary ing to Oregon and remaining there important for both tribes. “I feel
has been working on this project paperwork.” for some time. We flew to Oregon, that these tribal partnerships are
since 2012 in a co-leadership role She related that the remains picked up the remains, returned to mutually beneficial because we are
with the Eastern Shawnee. The from Christian County will be bur- Oklahoma and then drove them to stronger working together, and we
remains are from three counties ied at Land Between the Lakes. Kentucky where they were buried can be even more successful in our
in Kentucky including Christian, Tina Tilley, Land Between the in their homelands.” NAGPRA endeavors. We are able
Casey and Scott and have been Lakes National Recreation Area Chief Wallace credited Johi Grif- to learn what works for other tribes,
housed at Oregon State University supervisor, said, “We feel honored fin, EBCI THPO historic sites keeper, share that knowledge, and apply it
in Corvallis, Ore. to share in the reburial of ancestors with meeting them in Kentucky to to our work here at the EBCI THPO.
According to the National Park to members of the Eastern Band help with the reburials. “He pa- We are happy to share any helpful
Service, the remains were origi- of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, tiently explained each action taken information with other tribes, as we
nally removed between 1930-71 North Carolina and the Eastern in a reverent, culturally-significant are all working towards achieving
by Georg Karl Neumann, a phys- Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. We manner. We females stayed back the same goal.”
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Nobles found guilty in 2012 murder
ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT lying on the ground in front of the
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hotel, and witnesses stated that the
eorge Lee Nobles was suspect grabbed Mrs. Preidt’s purse
found guilty of first-de- and as she struggled to hang on to
gree murder in Jackson the purse, the suspect fired the gun
County Superior Court at close range fatally wounding
on Thursday, April 14. He was Mrs. Preidt.”
convicted of killing Barbara E. Pre- Carothers pleaded guilty in
idt, 76, of Shelbyville, Ind., at the March 2014 to one count of rob-
Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cherokee bery by force and violence within
on Sept. 30, 2012. Indian Country and aiding and
Nobles was arrested for the abetting. Her federal sentence will
crime on Nov. 29, 2012. Ashlyn be served without the possibility of
Nichole Carothers, of Cherokee, parole.
Noble’s girlfriend and accomplice, Nobles was tried in state court CIPD photo Photo contributed
was sentenced on Oct. 15, 2015 after it was determined by Superior George Lee Nobles was found Barbara E. Preidt, 76, of Shel-
to 180 months in prison for her Court Judge Brad Letts, an EBCI guilty of first-degree murder in byville, Ind., was murdered at
involvement in the robbery turned tribal member, that Nobles did not Jackson County Superior Court the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cher-
murder. meet the criteria of being an Amer- on Thursday, April 14. okee on Sept. 30, 2012.
According to court records, ican Indian. Crimes committed
Nobles robbed and killed Preidt out- on a federal Indian reservation by
side the motel with Carothers act- non-Indians against non-Indians
ing as the getaway driver. Caroth- are handled in the state court of
ers admitted knowing Nobles had which they occurred rather than
stolen the victim’s purse and that federal court. Nobles is a first-de-
later she and Nobles burned the scendant of the Eastern Band of
victim’s purse but kept the $5,000 Cherokee Indians.
cash they had found in her wallet. According to the Jackson Coun-
Information from the Cherokee ty Clerk of Court’s office, Nobles
Indian Police Department stated was due in court again on Friday,
that dispatchers received a call April 15 for another phase of his
around 9:58pm on Sept. 30, 2012 hearing on another charge with
of shots being fired near the area sentencing for the first charge to
where the motel is located. “Re- occur following.
sponding CIPD officers found Preidt
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CIPD Arrest Report Zepeda, Travis Toineeta, Marlena 16:10
April 4-17 Aron – age 19 Lorraine – age 38 Not released as of press time
Arrested: April 5 at Arrested: April 8 at Charges: Hold for Drug Court
The following people were arrested by 18:30 00:34
the Cherokee Indian Police Depart- Not released as of press time Not released as of press time Brady, Cammy Jo –
ment and booked into the Anthony Charges: Failure to Appear on Charges: Called and Failed, FTA age 29
Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It Misdemeanor, Called and Failed, Arrested: April 12 at
should be noted that the following Criminal Mischief to Property Dardeen, Bianca 20:00
defendants have only been charged Jean – age 25 Not released as of press time
with the crimes listed and should be Cucumber, Natasha Arrested: April 9 (no Charges: Failure to Appear on
presumed innocent until proven guilty Dee – age 38 booking time given) Misdemeanor, Obstructing Justice,
in a court of law. Arrested: April 7 at Released: April 9 Burglary, Larceny
19:10 Charges: Simple Assault, Commu-
Ramirez, Hugo Gar- Not released as of press time nicating Threats Taylor, Cinda Jus-
do – age 31 Charges: FTA (two counts) tine – age 27
Arrested: April 4 at Gutierrez, Nicole Arrested: April 12 at
16:05 Bird, Martine – age Rene – age 27 12:00
Released: April 6 25 Arrested: April 9 at Not released as of press time
Charges: Hold for Drug Court Arrested: April 8 at 13:18 Charges: Probation Violation
19:23 Released: April 11
Crowe, Joel Daniel Not released as of press time Charges: Child Abuse in the Second Mata, Felisa Benita
– age 35 Charges: Assault on Emergency Degree, Simple Assault - age 27
Arrested: April 5 at Personnel, Assault on a Female, Arrested: April 12 at
20:00 Child Abuse in the Second Degree Ledford, Noah III – 22:48
Released: April 11 age 23 Not released as of press time
Charges: Assault on a Female (DV) Bradley, Nesta De- Arrested: April 9 at Charges: Aggravated Weapons
cater – age 18 13:20 Offense
Martinez, Antonio Arrested: April 8 at Released: April 11
– age 32 23:20 Charges: Child Abuse in the Second Nash, Charles Mi-
Arrested: April 5 at Released: April 9 Degree, Assault on a Female chael – age 27
09:45 Charges: Violation of Hunting Arrested: April 13 at
Released: April 10 Ordinance (two counts) Medford, Graham 19:03
Charges: Called and Failed Ansel – age 24 Not released as of press time
Frady, Jeffery – age Arrested: April 11 at Charges: Called and Failed
Sanchez, Tristan 48 17:30
Israel – age 27 Arrested: April 8 at Not released as of press time Smith-Cabe, Pre-
Arrested: April 6 (no 09:55 Charges: Failure to Appear on Mis- cious – age 35
booking time given) Released: April 8 demeanor Arrested: April 16 at
Released: April 8 Charges: Failure to Appear on Mis- 23:13
Charges: Failure to Appear in Mis- demeanor Taylor, Shaina Ma- Not released as of press time
demeanor (two counts) rie – age 25 Charges: Unauthorized Use of
Montelongo, Mi- Arrested: April 11 at Vehicle
Teesateskie, James chael Jaylen – age 17:30
Eric – age 34 20 Not released as of press time Edwards, Andrew
Arrested: April 5 at Arrested: April 8 at Charges: Failure to Appear on Mis- Lee – age 29
17:30 11:36 demeanor Arrested: April 17 (no
Not released as of press time Released: April 8 booking time given)
Charges: Failure to Appear on Mis- Charges: Failure to Appear on Mis- Wahnetah, Samuel Not released as of press time
demeanor demeanor – age 21 Charges: Assault on a Female, As-
Arrested: April 11 at sault – Free Text
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Inmate Stats for
Month of March
These are inmate statistics for
those individuals booked into
the Anthony Edward Lossiah
Justice Center during the month
of March. They are provided
by the Cherokee Indian Police
Department.
Inmates by Race:
Asian or Pacific Islander:
0 (0 percent)
Black 0 (0 percent)
Hispanic 2 (1.23 percent) 18-20 (10, 6.13 percent)
American Indian 156 (95.71 21-25 (39, 23.93 percent)
percent) 26-35 (64, 39.26 percent)
Unknown 2 (1.23 percent) Over 35 (50, 30.67 percent)
White 3 (1.84 percent)
By Offense Type
By Gender: Felony 2 (1.23 percent)
Male 100 (61.35 percent) Misdemeanor 139 (85.28
Female 63 (38.65 percent) percent)
Ordinance 0 (0 percent)
By Age Range: Other 22 (13.50 percent)
0-17 (0, 0 percent)
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Senate bill addresses jurisdiction for drug-related crimes
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SCOTT MCKIE B.P. officers. “Tribal communities must Tribal Council Chairperson, was
ONE FEATHER STAFF The legislation was submitted have every tool they need
to protect themselves from
very active in the fight for passage
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on Thursday, April 14 by Sens. Jon of VAWA, is also the co-chair of
he Violence Against Tester (D-Mont.) and Al Frank- folks who traffic illegal NCAI’s Task Force on Violence
Women Act (VAWA) was en (D-Minn.), both members of Against Women. She praised the
drugs and harm children
signed into law in 2013 the Senate Committee on Indian new legislation, “Senator Tester’s S
and one of its major Affairs. in Indian Country.” and Senator Franken’s leadership O
- Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.)
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accomplishments was finally giving “Tribal communities must have and attention to criminal jurisdic-
federally-recognized tribes jurisdic- every tool they need to protect tion issues in Indian Country are
tion over non-Indians committing themselves from folks who traffic action against every dangerous appreciated, especially as it relates
domestic violence crimes against illegal drugs and harm children in offender who brings in drugs, hurts to protecting our tribal youth.
American Indian women. Now, a Indian Country,” said Sen. Tester in children, or threatens law officers. What we have learned from the
new Senate bill, the Tribal Youth a statement. “This bill gives tribes But right now, tribes don’t have the tribes implementing the VAWA T
and Community Protect Act of certainty and provides tribal law jurisdiction they need to fight back 2013 Special Domestic Violence w
2016, is hoping to continue with enforcement with the tools they against many of those very serious Jurisdiction is that children who aret
that work and give tribes criminal need to police and prosecute every crimes. Our new legislation would caught up in the domestic abuse “
jurisdiction over any offender for criminal in their community.” restore the ability for tribal gov- or drug-related crimes are not
drug-related crimes, domestic vio- Sen. Franken said in a state- ernments and law enforcement to protected. This law would enable s
lence against children, and crimes ment, “Communities in Indian protect their communities.” tribes to restore their tribal criminalw
against tribal law enforcement Country need to be able to take Terri Henry, former EBCI jurisdiction to protect all their tribalw
citizens.” e
Jacquline Pata, NCAI executive t
director, commented, “NCAI appre- h
ciates Senator Tester’s attention to c
criminal jurisdiction issues in Indi- a
an Country, especially in protecting
our native youth. Restoration of b
tribal criminal jurisdiction is an k
essential governmental service that fi
all tribes need to protect their com- t
munities and create social wellbe- r
ing throughout Indian Country.” b
The bill ends with a call for a w
report on this issue, “Not later than s
four years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Assistant c
Secretary for Indian Affairs shall
submit to the Committee on Indian t
Affairs of the Senate and Commit- h
tee on Natural Resources of the w
House of Representatives a report t
describing the degree of effective- C
ness of federal programs that are
intended to build the capacity of
criminal justice systems of Indian
tribes to investigate and prosecute
offenses relating to illegal drugs.”
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SPORTS
ON THE SIDELINES
If you build it, they will come
SCOTT MCKIE B.P. past fall, I was on the sidelines tak-
ONE FEATHER STAFF ing photos of the runners as they
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went by and overheard two parents
t’s no secret that I’m a sucker talking directly behind me.
for Kevin Costner sports mov- “This school is awesome, and I
ies so the title of this column love the way they run this meet,”
should come as no surprise. said one of the parents. “I hope
The phrase, “If you build it, they they keep hosting this year after
will come,” was uttered throughout year.”
the classic 1989 baseball movie The other agreed.
“Field of Dreams”. Cherokee’s facilities are definite-
There is a lot of credence to that ly some of the best around and are
saying though. Several years ago, appreciated by most people includ-
when Cherokee Central Schools ing this photographer who much
was transitioning from old-outdat- prefers to walk on turf than an-
ed buildings to the new, state-of- kle-deep mud when trying to take
the-art school complex that they photos after an October rainstorm.
have today off of Big Cove Road, SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather Other schools are starting to
choices had to be made concerning Fans pack Ray Kinsland Stadium during a home football game this follow suit including Smoky Moun-
athletic facilities. past fall. Cherokee’s athletic facilities have drawn fans and events tain High School who is set to get a
In the process, it was decided to since they were constructed, along with the new school, several years $915,000 artificial turf covering
build a college-type arena for bas- ago. for their football field. The Jackson
ketball and volleyball and a football County Board of Commissioners
field complete with artificial turf naments, the SMC middle school discussions. The Charles George approved a $200,000 budget
that wouldn’t get muddy in the cross country championship, and Memorial Arena was absolutely shortfall on Thursday, April 7 so
rain. These decisions were lauded the SMC high school cross country packed to the brim the night of that the turf could be purchased. It
by some and lambasted by others championship – an event it has the SMC tournament basketball will be interesting to see how their
who said it was too much for a high hosted for the past three years. finals. I know that the Cherokee field serves that community.
school facility. And, they are set to host the SMC Braves Booster Club did well that David Beckham, footballing leg-
But, they built it, and they have track championship on Wednes- night with their concessions, but I end, summed up the need for good
come. day, May 4 as well as the 1A West imagine many of those fans ate in a athletic facilities best when he said,
Who has come, you ask? Well, Regional track meet on Saturday, local restaurant or at the very least “Kids can have great passion and
this school year alone, Cherokee May 14. got gas before leaving Cherokee great ability, but if you have the
hosted the Holidays on the Hard- EBCI tribal officials are always that night. All of that contributes facilities for your particular sport,
wood basketball tournament, both discussing ways to bring in visitors to tribal levy. that can give you the inspiration to
the boys and girls Smoky Mountain and tourists to Cherokee. High At the SMC high school cross become a sportsman.”
Conference (SMC) basketball tour- school athletics should be in those country championship held this
Find sports photos and more at:
http://onefeather.smugmug.com/browse
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016 9
COMMUNITY
THANK YOU LETTERS such thoughtful people in our lives. ment were: 1st place- Chris Ledford Hyatt, Nancy Pete, Kelly Murphy,
May God bless each of you greatly. and Charlie Reed; 2nd place- Duke Michelle Long, Kerri Wolfe, Marce-
French family says thanks Sincerely, McCoy and John Bird. lina Armachain, Buddy Johnson,
The family of Peanut French The French Family We would like to thank the Mary Ann Thompson, Jack Bow-
would like to express our heartfelt following people that helped make man, Totsie Welch, all the horse-
thank you to our family and friends Thank you from this day special: Big Cove Com- shoe pitchers, and friends and fam-
who were with us in the hospital at family of Tim Hill munity club, council reps- Teresa ily. Also, a special thanks to Mariah
the set up and at the funeral. We Thank you to everyone that McCoy & Richard French, Butch Mahan and Donna Armachain for
are so blessed to have such loving came out to help us celebrate at the Hill, Richie Sneed, Carla Neadeau, helping us plan and organize this
family and friends who were with Tim Hill Memorial. It was a great Cherokee Fairgrounds, Facilities, event. Thanks again to all of you. It
us when we needed them most. turnout! The men and boys played Glen Bradley and Tribal Construc- meant a lot for you all to come out
Thank you for the prayers. Thank ndn ball. We had 15 teams for tion, Kolanvyi stickball teams, Jerry and spend the day with us. We look
each and every one who brought the horseshoe tournament, jump Wolfe, Arab Bradley & family, Reva forward to next year!
food and sent flowers. We appre- houses for the kids, t-shirt sales, Bird, Elaine Armachain, Ruth Los- Sgi from the family of Tim Hill
ciate each and every one of you. delicious meat pies, desserts, and of siah, Cindy Arch, Rodney Panther
Words will never be enough to course, plenty of socialization. The and Deer Clan Production, Doug
express how grateful we are to have winners of the horseshoe tourna- McCoy, Sharri Pheasant, Vangie
10 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016OBITUARIES Jumper, and Jerry Jumper; and one Frank Jr. was preceded in death Funeral services were held on
sister, Betsy George. by his grandparents, Jesse James Tuesday, April 19 in the chapel of
William “Willie” Jumper Funeral services were held on Crowe Sr. and Nora C. Morris and Crisp Funeral Home. Revs. Max Co-
Thursday, April 14 at 2pm at the Tom and Julia Queen. chran and Ray Fox officiated with
William “Willie” Jumper, 70, Church of the Lamb in the Snow- Frank was laid to rest on Mon- an Eastern Star graveside service at
of Stecoah, passed away Monday, bird Community. Revs. Henry day, April 11. Sherrill Cemetery.
April 11, 2016 at his home with his Ethridge, Noah Crowe, and James Note: Tesuque Pueblo tradition
loving family by his side. “Bo” Parris officiated. Burial does not include the use of funeral Melissa Ann Miller
He was born Nov. 30, 1945 in followed at the Hickory Tree Gap homes. This obituary came to the
Cherokee to the late Henry Jumper Cemetery in the Snowbird Com- paper from the family. Melissa Ann Miller, 35, of Cher-
and Bessie Smoker Jumper. Willie munity. Pallbearers were Chandler okee, passed away Thursday, April
worked as a timber cutter. Jumper, Payton Bradley, Jonathan Evelyn Rogers 14, 2016. She was born March
Willie is survived by his loving Jumper, Colby Wachacha, Anthony 25, 1981 in Bryson City to Betty
wife, Gertrude Wachacha Jumper; Vega, Nathan Jumper, Kenny Jump- Evelyn Rogers, 85, of Whittier Mashburn Miller.
one son, Robin Jumper and wife er, and TC Jumper. passed away Saturday, April 16, Melissa was a chef at Harrah’s
Selena of Jasper, Ga.; two daugh- Long House Funeral Home is 2016. A native of Swain County, Cherokee Casino.
ters, Priscilla Vega of Robbinsville, serving the Jumper family. she was the daughter of the late She is survived by her mother,
Pamela Jumper and fiance’ Jade Robert and Bertha McLean Davis Betty Miller; husband, Flea George;
Standridge of Robbinsville; two Frank James Crowe Jr. and wife of the late John E. Rogers. her children, Jade Miller, Peyton
step-sons, Alvin Wachacha (wife “Tink” She was a member of Whittier George, and Paige George; one sis-
Nancy) of Stecoah and Melvin Baptist Church and a member of ter, Karen (Jamie) Cook; two nieces;
Wachacha (wife Rachel) of Steco- Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink”, the Eastern Star. one nephew; one new great niece;
ah; one sister, Anna Belle Welch 31 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away She was preceded in death by and numerous friends and family.
of Robbinsville; 12 grandchildren, unexpectedly at his home on Friday, her son, Robert Earl Rogers. Melissa was preceded in death
Alexus Wachacha, Colby Wacha- April 8, 2016 She is survived by one son, by her grandparents, Alene and
cha, Angelina Jumper, Jonathan He was born April 26, 1984 in Thomas Rogers of Red Bank, Tenn.; Coy Mashburn.
Jumper, Aigauge Jumper, Chandler Cherokee, NC to Frank J. Crowe, Sr. two grandchildren, Thomas W. Funeral services were held on
Jumper, Anthony Vega, Keichranna and Kina Queen Armachain. Rogers Jr. (Jennifer) of Calhoun, Tuesday, April 19 at Long House
Trimble, Keiland Trimble, Payton Frank worked as a plumber. Tenn., and Anthony W. Rogers of Funeral Home with Rev. Marty
Bradley, Sara Jumper, and Hailey He is survived by his wife, Kasey Red Bank, Tenn. She was expect- Pressley officiating.
Jumper. Crowe of Cherokee; three children ing her first great granddaughter, In lieu of flowers, the family
In addition to his parents, Willie Erin, Frank III, Mela; grandma, Arabella Rebecca Rogers. She was requests donations to be made to
was preceded in death by two sons, Lucy Crowe; one sister, Melina; also survived by numerous niec- help pay funeral expenses.
Jonathan William Jumper and one brother, Vincent; one nephew, es and nephews including Eddie
Edison Sampson Jumper; three Everett all of Santa Fe, NM. He has Welch of the Wolftown Community
brothers, George Jumper, Jesse many aunts, uncles, and cousins. in Cherokee.
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016 11Tahnee’s Kids Cherokee Life will be having Day turkey harvest data to the EBCI missions of Vietnam Era Veterans
donates $7K to CES Camp at two locations again this Natural Resources program. Call 1962-1973 for use in a special
Tahnee’s Kids Fund donated year including Painttown and Bird- 359-6109 after a turkey is harvest- presentation on Veteran’s Day at
$7,488.95 to the Cherokee Ele- town Gyms. Both Locations will ed with some or all of the following the 2016 Cherokee Indian Fair on
mentary School Homework Club have 50 available spots, and they information: location and date of Friday, Oct. 7. Info: Kristy Herron
on Friday, April 8. The money will are on a first-come, first-serve basis. kill, number of days hunted to kill 359-6480 with any questions and
assist grades 2-5 in an after-school Applications can be filled out at the bird, turkey’s approximate age to submit photos.
program for students to have the the gym in which your child will be (adult or juvenile), turkey’s spur Also, a commemoration cer-
opportunity to complete their attending. A $50 deposit, payable length, and turkey’s beard length. emony will be held the same day
homework in a classroom setting. at the EBCI Finance Office, is due - EBCI Natural Resources Program to honor all Vietnam Veterans.
“We feel this will not only help the before the Day Camp deadline of All Vietnam Veterans are asked
student’s grades but build motiva- Wednesday, June 1. Info: Mary Bill Taylor Scholarship to contact Warren Dupree, Steve
tion and self-confidence which is Beth Thompson, Birdtown Gym, deadline is June 1 Youngdeer American Legion Post
very important during these grades 359-6890 or 359-6896; Taylor Applications for the Bill Taylor 143, 508-2657 to be included in
and ages,” said Michelle Bradley, Bird, Painttown Gym, 359-3345 Scholarship are now being accept- this honoring.
Tahnee’s Kids Fund founder. - Cherokee Life Recreation ed by the Eastern Band Community - EBCI Destination Marketing
- Tahnee’s Kids Fund Foundation. This scholarship is
Turkey Season open available to all EBCI tribal mem- Upcoming DNA testing
Summer Day Camp through May 21 bers or their immediate family schedule
applications being taken Cherokee’s spring turkey hunt- members who study business or The following dates are avail-
Cherokee Life Recreation will ing season is open through May a business-related curricula. The able to schedule appointments for
begin accepting summer day camp 21. Hunters are invited to partici- deadline to apply is June 1. DNA collection:
applications on Monday, May 2. pate as a field reporter and submit This scholarship was named • Friday, April 22
in honor of previous Tribal Coun- • Wednesday, April 27
cil Chairman Bill Taylor for his • Friday, April 29
involvement and encouragement Please check with the EBCI
in bringing the gaming industry Enrollment Office 359-6465 prior
to Cherokee and has awarded to scheduling to make sure you
$30,762 in scholarships since are eligible for enrollment. The
2000. Awards are based on stu- local collection site is at the EBCI
dents meeting various eligibility Tribal Enrollment office located at
requirements detailed on the NCCF the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex.
website www.nccommunityfoun- Appointments will be scheduled by
dation.org. Applications can also the staff of 1 Family Services from
be downloaded on this site under 9-11:30am and 1-3pm.
“Qualla Reservation”. To schedule an appointment
Info: Norma Moss at the local collection site, contact
normahmoss@gmail.com Michelle, Tribal Enrollment, 359-
- Eastern Band Community Found. 6463. To schedule an out-of-town
appointment, contact Amber (918)
Vietnam Veterans info, 685-0478. All DNA questions
photos sought for Fair should be directed to the staff of 1
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Family Services.
Indians Destination Marketing - EBCI Enrollment Office
program is seeking photo sub-
One Feather deadline
Friday at 12noon
12 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016 13
YOUR VOICE
Come together
ROBERT JUMPER ued to conduct personal and commercial business.
ONE FEATHER EDITOR In a discussion with a tribal leader, I asked if
P.O. Box 501, Cherokee, N.C. 28719
A
Located in Ginger Lynn Welch Complex anyone was providing water and food to the fire-
theonefeather.com, s we go to press, the community is fighters. He responded that the BIA Forestry was co-
follow us on twitter: @GWYOneFeather
dealing with the aftermath of a forest ordinating meeting water and food needs for them
fire that, according to our Principal and that the Chief ’s office was very involved and
The Editorial Board of the Cherokee One Chief ’s office, has burned approximate- would be providing a meal on Tuesday morning.
Feather consists of: Sharri Pheasant, Ton- ly 50 acres of timber, flora and fauna. As we moved This official added that there had been several from
ya Carroll, Robert Jumper, Scott M. Brings
to and from our workplaces during the day, we saw the community offering to assist in preparing water
Plenty, Amble Smoker and Sally Davis.
and smelled burnt Cherokee land. and food if needed.
On Monday morning, a trip through down- A similar pulling together of leadership, per-
Staff town was a smoky experience. In fact, the smoke sonnel and community was experienced last week
Editor - Robert Jumper,
robejump@nc-cherokee.com was so thick that some people had breathing issues during the roadside clean up project instituted by
Reporter - Scott M. Brings Plenty, and drivers actually slowed to the town-wide 20 the Executive Office. Apron, sidewalk and gutter ar-
scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com mph speed limit. Some of the child care centers eas of the Cherokee roadways had, over time, filled
Subscription Clerk - Sally Davis, in the area closed. Fortunately, what we did not with debris and overgrowth of weeds. A small army
salldavi@nc-cherokee.com witness was any loss of homes, businesses or life. was mobilized for a day of “catch-up” cleaning, fo-
Ad Sales Rep. - Amble Smoker, The firefighters of the Cherokee Fire Department, cusing on making efforts to clear away the old, ugly
amblsmok@nc-cherokee.com
BIA Forestry and local agencies stood guard, built and unattractive so that the community might have
Main Phone Line - (828) 359-6261
firebreaks and held the line, keeping fire away from the great appearance intended when the walkways
populated areas. Tribal leadership plotted and exe- and roadsides were established. In a way, it was an
Letters Policy cuted plans to contain the fire into areas that would opportunity for a new start.
The Cherokee One Feather is available as not endanger life and livelihood. A coworker in my In both cases, the community came together
a forum for any opinion or point of view department reminded me that the Creator, or na- to address a common issue and to enhance the
concerning issues of general interest. Let-
ture, depending on your belief, sometimes prepares community’s well-being for the common good. Next
ters should be typed, exclusive to the One
Feather. Letters must be signed and should land for renewal with fire, clearing away the old, month, tribal leadership will execute its annual
include a name, address and phone number. the ugly and the dead so that new growth has room Cherokee Day of Caring. Again, the community will
Letters may not exceed 250 words. Letters to sprout and flourish. come together and help families in the communi-
exceeding the word limit will not be accepted There were some moments of concern during ty make a fresh start of sorts. The Tribe identifies
for publication. The name and town or com-
the event. The fire burned from the corner of the homes of families that are in need of clean up and
munity of the writer will be printed. Letters
critical of specifically-named minor children motorcycle shop in town back through the Yellow- repair. Volunteers from the community and tribal
will not be published. hill area. Looking up the hill from the Ginger Lynn government team up to spend a day making im-
Welch building, you could see the fire edging closer provements for others.
The Cherokee One Feather is published weekly. It to the Yellowhill Baptist Church. People speculated It is important to take a moment to look around
is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Second Class Postage Paid Cherokee, N.C. 28719, USPS as to whether homes were being burned in that at the good fortune or blessing of living and work-
715-640. The deadline is Friday at 12noon unless oth- area. People wondered if there would be evacua- ing in a community like we do. Sometimes a crisis
erwise advertised. Please email or call for advertising
and subscription rates. tions. A section of Acqouni Road was closed where like a forest fire encroaching on our developed
CONTENTS © 2016 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHER the fire burned down the hill near the Oconaluftee properties, threatening homes and business, shocks
Island Park. Firefighters stood in the middle of that us into seeing those who make sacrifices to serve
section of road with equipment at the ready to push others. It also shocks others of us into realizing
back should the fire get out of control. that it is part of our duty to the community be in
Even with all the distraction of a forest fire rag- service to others. It is worth noting that during
Winner of 7 NCPA Awards in 2015 ing near our homes and businesses, and many peo- the roadside cleanup, Chief Lambert spent his day
Cherokee’s Award Winning ple who were fascinated by the mix of smoke, fire
Newspaper since 1965
and emergency response, the community contin- see EDITORIAL page 23
14 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016Poll Responses fix up the bridge.
Note: The following comments Mary Crowe: My sister, Lisa,
were made on the Cherokee One suggested to place Charles George
Feather Facebook page and website Statue at the former Charles George
to our weekly poll question: Gym and turn the old Elementary
Where in Cherokee would you School property into the Charles
like to see the PFC Charles George Memorial Park! I concur
George Memorial Statue placed? with Lisa.
Deborah Lambert: In front of the William Ledford: PFC Charles
Council House by the Veterans Park George was/is our most distin-
where the other statue was...it will guished warrior. The statue
need to be cleaned up, landscaped, honoring him would be welcome
benches...etc. Kina Swayney: It should go in the Lisa Taylor: At the Veterans Park anywhere, but should be at our
Veterans Park or with the flags in or by or near the bridge that is Veterans Memorial.
Dianna Green: In front of the front of the Council House. named for him. It should be highly
Council House like Deborah said... visible for our Cherokee hero. Janett Swisher Owens: Veterans
clean it up, proudly. Add the Alec Strickland: Harrah’s Cher- Park
benches for sitting, landscaping to okee Casino, like everything else... Donnie Smith: Veterans Park
reflect our heritage, like Cherokee maybe in front of the new Bowling Candy Johnson: I like the idea
roses. Alley. That’s sarcasm by the way. Grey Hound: On the roundabout of where the Charles George Gym
near the bridge that’s named after used to be. You could make a great
him. park. Maybe we should move the
Veterans Park down there and ex-
Sheena Brings Plenty: I think it pand it? I vote for that! It’s shoved
should go on the round-about. If it in a corner now.
goes there, they need to repave and
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016 15HAPPENINGS
Event listings are free of charge. Send your event
name, date and time, location, and contact info
to scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com.
Church Events posal and Mosquito Prevention; singers are welcome. a business. The cost is $60 and
Cherokee Indian Police Dept.: Litter includes the book. To register: Kim
Yard and Bake Sale. April 23 at Control, Disposing of Medicine; Healthy Cooking Demos. April Winchester-Rosario 359-6719,
8am at Cherokee Pentecostal Holi- Harrah’s Cherokee Casino: Go 22 from 1:30-3:30, May 20 kimbrosa@nc-cherokee.com or
ness Church. Proceeds go toward Green Code; Costa Rica Eco Study from 1:30-3:30 and June 24 Sabrina S. Arch 359-6708, sa-
youth group’s annual trip. Info: Tour: Recycled Crafts; American from 1:30-3:30 at Cherokee Tribal brarch@nc-cherokee.com
788-2531 Security Shredding Truck; EBCI Food Distribution Program at 2260
Composting; EBCI Recycling; Cher- Old Mission Road (across from Mini Resource Fair for Graham
Revival. April 28 to May 1 at okee Hardware; and Food Corps. Tribal Bingo). Learn how to cook County. April 26 from 6-8pm at
7pm nightly and Sunday at 11am Free recycling bags and t-shirts to healthy with foods provided by the the Graham County Community
at Yellowhill Baptist Church. Pas- the first 100 participants. There Food Distribution Center. Learn Room located at 196 Knight Street
tor Danny Cannon, a special guest will be a recycling competition for tips to manage your health: weight in Robbinsville. Various agencies
speaker, and everyone is welcome. individuals and community clubs loss, heart health, and diabetes will be represented. Info: Jody 631-
that bring in the most recycling on management and prevention. 3900 ext 126 or jody@region-
General Events this day. Receive free food tastings, healthy akids.org
recipes, and information on healthy
Free Children’s Fair. April 21 Benefit Indian Dinner. April living. Free and open to all program Parent Panel on “The Real Sto-
from 4:30-7pm at Cherokee Indian 22 at Acquoni Baptist Church at participants. All attendees will ry about Raising Children with
Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome. 11am until food runs out. Pro- receive a raffle ticket for a chance to Special Needs”. April 28 from
Free food, door prizes, bounce ceeds will benefit Cherokee Cancer featured prize each month. This is 5-7pm at Western Carolina Univer-
houses, face painting, photo booth, Support Group. Menu includes sponsored by Cherokee Choices and sity in the Killian Room 102. This
magician, resource information, chicken, bean bread, cabbage, fried the EBCI Tribal Food Distribution free workshop is geared towards
and a splash of color dash race for potatoes, fat back and a drink for Center. Info: Robin Callahan, RD, college students; however, it is open
children. This event, presented by $8. Deliveries for four or more LDN, MHS 359-6785, robibail@ to everyone and will provide insight
Cherokee Children’s Coalition, is orders. Dine-in and carry-out also nc-cherokee.com, or Sandra Smith into working with individuals with
in celebration of the Week of the available. Info: 736-4429 359-9752 special needs and their families.
Young Child 2016. Info: Jody 631-3900 ext. 126 or
Campaign Kickoff fundraiser Jackson County Republi- jody@regionakids.org
Gadugi Earth Day. April 22 for Mike Clampitt. April 22 can Party meeting. April 25
from 12-5pm at Acquoni Expo Cen- from 5:30-8:30pm at Haywood at 5:30pm at Ryan’s in Sylva. Relay for Life of Cherokee.
ter parking lot. Earth Day stations County Agricultural Center on 5:30pm to eat, 6:30pm to meet. April 30 from 4-10pm at Cherokee
include: EBCI Natural Resources: Raccoon Road in Waynesville. Discuss candidates for election as Indian Fairgrounds. Info: Carrie
Air and Water Quality, Biodiesel; Clampitt is a candidate for N.C. well as plans for the District Con- Shuler 788-3525, carrie.shuler@
EBCI Cooperative Extension; PHHS House District 119. A poor man’s vention to be held on April 27 and cancer.org
Community Health: Needle Dis- supper will be served, and a re- the NCGOP State Convention on
quested $30 per person payable at May 6-8. Republicans, unaffiliated Musical presentation of Dis-
the door would be appreciated. voters and others interested are ney’s “The Lion King Jr.” May
invited to attend all GOP meetings 5-7 at 7pm at Chief Joyce Dugan
Ko-La-Nv-Yi Day. April 23 from and events. Info: Ralph Slaughter Cultural Arts Center. The show
9am-4pm in Big Cove Community. (828) 743-6491, jacksontygop@ is being presented by Cherokee
Children’s games, silent auction, yahoo.com Central School’s Musical Theater
face painting, food, singing, blind- Department. Tickets are $5. Pre-
draw Cornhole tournament, and Indianpreneurship. Starts show dinner will be available at
more. Stickball games – boys at April 26 from 6-9pm in the 5:30pm for $7. Tickets are avail-
1pm, men at 3pm. Vendor space Ginger Lynn Welch Complex large able at the front offices of Cherokee
is free for anyone who wants to conference room. This five-week Middle School and Cherokee High
sell crafts or baked goods. No flea course (Tuesdays) provides insight School.
market items or food booths. All on what it takes to start and run
16 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016t
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Spring Sobriety Camp Out. May tennis, tennis, pickleball, track & Host Southern: Youngbird. Info: ryl Northbird (218) 335-4457
12-15 at the Yogi in the Smokies field, and heritage, literary, visual asupowow@gmail.com
Campground in Big Cove. Bring and performing arts. Info: Jackson Comanche Nation Youth Pro-
your chairs, camping gear, warm County Parks & Recreation Depart- 48th Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow. gram Pow Wow. April 23 at
clothes, and pow wow regalia. ment (828) 293-3053 or Janell April 22-23 at University of Comanche Nation Complex in Law-
Registration begins Thursday, May Rattler (828) 346-6962. Montana Adam Center in Missou- ton, Okla. Head Southern Singer:
12 at 12noon. Info: Herb W. 506- la, Mont. MC: Howie Thomson. Alex Akoneto. Info: Tiffany Allen
8563 or firesidecircle@yahoo.com Cornhole Tournament. April Honorary MC: Earl Old Person. (580) 583-7327
23 at Birdtown Gym at 10am. Host Drum: Iron Creek. Info: (406)
Cherokee Customer Celebra- Bring your own partner followed by 243-2669 Pow Wow for Unity 2016. April
tion. May 14 from 10am – 4pm. a blind draw. $40 per team, $10/ 23 at Red Buffalo Hall in Carnegie,
Vendors needed. Info: Cherokee person for blind draw. Prize money UND Indian Association Time- Okla. Emcees: Cy Ahtone, Bobby
Welcome Center 359-6490 or Josie will be half of the entry fee on both Out Wacipi. April 22-24 at Thompson. Head Southern Singer:
Long 359-6491 tournaments. Concessions will be University of North Dakota Hyslop Ernest Iron Toppah. Info: Kiowa
available. Proceeds will assist Ani- Sports Center in Grand Forks, ND. Tribe Museum (580) 654-2300
Jackson County Board of Social yah Younce with Under Armour’s Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Vince Behl. ext. 370 or 366
Services meeting. May 17 at Baseball Factory travel expenses. Host Drum: The Boyz. Info: Indian
10am at Ginger Lynn Welch Com- Studies Dept. (701) 777-4650, Graduation War Dance for
plex. JROTC Anniversary 5K. April feather.tapio@und.edu Sherman Addi. April 24 at
23 at 11am at Acquoni Expo Cen- Comanche Community Center in
21st Annual Indians in Sobriety ter. Celebrate the 100th Anniver- 45th Annual Naimuma Tradi- Apache, Okla. Head O Ho Mah
Campout. May 19-22 at Happy sary of JROTC and join participants tional Pow Wow. April 23 at Singers: Jeffrey Toehay, Terry Ware.
Holiday Campground. Registration worldwide as JROTC attempts to PSU Stott Center in Portland, Ore. Head Gourd Singer: Bruce Caesar.
begins May 19 at 12pm. $35 regis- break a Guinness World Record Info: (503) 725-5671, uishe@pdx. Info: Daniel Addi (580) 574-0434
tration fee include breakfast, lunch for “most participants in a 5K run edu
and dinner for Friday and Saturday (multi-location) around the world”. Ongoing Events
plus a tent site for three nights. Re- Register at: http://www.jrotc5k- Big Spring 12th Annual Con-
covering speakers, Sunrise Service, run.com test Pow Wow. April 23-24 at VFW Bingo. Every Tuesday at
Sobriety Walk, t-shirts, Talking Cir- Dorothy Garrett Coliseum in Big the Governor’s Island VFW. Ear-
cles, Marathon Meetings, Sobriety Upcoming Pow Wows Spring, Texas. Info: (432) 935- ly bird at 5:30pm, regular games at
Countdown and more. Info: Jody for April 22-24 0125 7pm. Info: Billy Whitt 736-4146
736-7510 or visit www.indiansin- Note: This list of pow wows was com-
sobriety.org piled by One Feather staff. The One 15th Annual Brown University AA and NA meetings in
Feather does not endorse any of these Spring Thaw Pow Wow. April Cherokee.
Birdtown Community Club dances. It is simply a listing of ones 23 in Providence, RI. Info: Niyo Nar-Anon (family support): Mon-
clean-up day. May 23 at 10am at occurring throughout the continent. Moraza-Keeswood niyolpaqui_ days at 6pm at Church of Christ
Community Club Building. Please call before traveling. moraza-keeswood@brown.edu Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Tues-
days at 7pm at Cherokee Indian
Sports Events 24th Annual Ohlone “Big Madison College Annual Spring Hospital (CIH), Saturdays at 10am
Time” Gathering and Pow Wow. Pow Wow. April 23 at Madison at CIH conference room
Smoky Mountain Senior April 22-24 at Tony Cerda Park in College Truax Campus Redsten Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Mon-
Games, age 50 and over. April Pomona, Calif. MC: Duke Spalding. Gymnasium in Madison, Wisc. days at 8pm at CIH, Thursdays at
18 – May 13. Registration begins Host Drum: Standing Brave. Info: Info: nsoulier@madisoncollege.edu 8pm at CIH, Fridays at 7pm at CIH
Monday, March 14 and ends on Pete Whitehorse (760) 953-7010 conference room
April 8. Cost is $15. Events in- Minnesota’s 2nd Annual Bemi-
clude: basketball shooting, billiards, 30th Annual Pow Wow at jigamaag Sanford Center Pow Listings in Happenings are
bocce, bowling, cornhole, croquet, Arizona State University. April Wow. April 23 at Sanford Center free. Please send your
disc golf, football throw, golf, horse- 22-24 at ASU Band Practice Field in Bemidji, Minn. Emcees: Darrell events to Scott
shoes, shuffleboard, softball throw, in Tempe, Ariz. MC: Dennis Bowen Kingbird, Dave Northbird. Host scotmckie@
spin casting, swimming, table Sr. Host Northern: Black Bear. Drum: Young Kingbird. Info: Dar- nc-cherokee.com.
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of april 21-27, 2016 17TRADING POST
FOR RENT 4/21pd Hicks, Jacquelyn Bradley Johnson, Proposed Land Transfers
Hugh Noland Lambert, III., Patricia Marcelina Aggie Reed Long to
Studio Apartment for Rent – Fully Porch & Parlour Sale Thurs- Kay Kannott Lambert, Stephen Jes- Jenny Lynn Cartwright for Wolfe-
furnished, including heat, water, day, April 21 – Saturday, se Lambert, Will Thomas Lambert, town Community Parcel No. 1030
sewer, electricity, and 160 channel April 23, Mary Lambert Henson Junior Lambert, Brenda (Part of Parcel No. 301), contain-
TV. Located 13 mi. from Cherokee Farm Rd.(behind Food Lion). Toineeta Pipestem, Jeremy Justin ing 1.033 acres, more or less.
on State Road, close to shopping, Antique Furniture, Industri- Raby, Treva Faye Hicks Reed, Jack Nannie Thompson Brown
hospital, etc. Singles only, no pets, al sewing machine, 1922 Hamilton Smith, Joel Hartman to William Benson Tushka for
no HUD. (828) 226-1231 or (828) Singer Cobbler sewing ma- Smith, Jonathan Larch Taylor, Wolfeotwn Community Parcel No.
736-4388. chine, sew tables, sew cab- Susan Coleen Toineeta, Sarah Jane 515-J (Part of Parcel No. 515-B),
inets, cloth, craft supplies, Washington Wabagkeck, William containing 2.000 acres, more or
FOR SALE clothing & housewares. Francis Washingtom, Jr., Bessie less.
4/20pd Jean Bird Welch, Christian Joseph Billy Jack Hicks to Rachel
38 Acre Farm for sale – “in- Yates Elizabeth Hicks Slee and Michael
vestment with income.” 5 REALTY Painttown Community Edward Slee for Painttown Com-
acre in pasture, balance in The following names are Leslie Shannon Swimmer Bryant, munity Parcel No. 436-A (Part of
marketable timber, with clients who have transactions in Shena Dale Pigeon Standingdeer, Parcel No. 436), containing 0.139
many building sites. Has the Realty Office that were draft- Tony Standingdeer, Savetta Rowe- acre, more or less.
2 homes, main home has ed before January 1, 2015. Since na Bradley Williams, Charles Wolfe Norma Jean Holt Moss to
3 attached apts. Located these transactions are over one (1) 3200 Acre Tract Jennifer Ann Smith for Painttown
on State Road with large year old, if the transactions are Lynn Francis Markley, II., Pauline Community Parcel No. 9-A (Part
stream, deep well, and not completed by April 29, 2016, Walker Markley, Glenn Gilbert of Parcel No. 9), containing 2.513
3 good springs. Close to they will be considered null and Wolfe acres, more or less.
shopping, hospital, etc. 1 void and filed into the proper file. Snowbird Community EBCI- Qualla Housing Authori-
mi. from city limits. (828) if your name is listed below please Janie Mae Conseen Brown, Sasha ty to Joshua Rory Welch for Wolfe-
226-1231 or (828) 736- come into Realty Office to sign and Darlene Jumper Castillo, Donnie town Community Parcel No. 262-B
4388. 4/28pd complete your transaction. If you Edward Jackson, Florence Ethelyn (Part of Parcel No. 262), contain-
have any questions regarding these Jackson Moose, Jessica Leigh Cog- ing 0.462 acre, more or less.
For Sale - Whirlpool side by side transactions, please feel free to call dill Smith, Damien Riley Wachacha Renissa Lee McLaughlin to
refrigerator $150; Whirlpool dish- the Realty Office at (828)359-7442 Big Cove Community Nichalus Isaiah Hill for Big Cove
washer $50; Whirlpool glass-top or (828)359-7443. Cora Lynn Sanders Crowe, Kim- Community Parcel No. 138, con-
stove $150. Call 828-497-9770 Cherokee County nerly Dawm Crowe. Kristin Lynn taining 1.00 acres, more or less,
Allen James Rattler, Joshua Bryant Sanders Crowe, Edmond Meroney together with all improvements
Harley Davidson 2011 Dyna Rattler, Maria Queen Smith French, David Norman Watty, Elsie located thereon.
Wide-Glide with only 3,677 one Cherokee Community Welch Watty, Kerri Lynn Wolfe Shirley Jane Lambert Stepp to
owner miles! Garage kept; never Rebecca Smith Bridges, Robert Birdtown Community James David Griffin, Jr. for Birdtown
in rain; Loaded with all HD Acces- Warren Cooper, Willis Demetric Philip Sampson Armachain, Sarah Community Parcel No. 42-E (Re-
sories; Rare Factory Paint Scheme Davis, Charles Thomas Lambert, Allen Ben, Jerry Russell Blan- mainder of Parcel No. 42), contain-
in Chrome Yellow/Black Flames. Lana Jo Lambert, Alice Mae Catt kenship, Donald Carl Cline, Lillie ing 5.066 acres, more or less.
$9,995; (828)342-4746 Lewis, Kenneth Malcolm Lewis, Jr., Marlene Tolley Cline, Melissa Renee Reuben Teesatuskie to Jordan
Charlotte Littlejohn, John Ricky Cline, Kandace Rhean Griffin, Tyler Lee Bennett for Upper Chero-
YARD SALES Lossiah, Jr., Verlin Sequoyah David Lawrence Jay Huskey, Joseph kee Community Parcel No. 670-M
Wolfetown Community Curtis McCoy, Franklin Terry (Part of Parcel No. 670-H), con-
Indoor yard sale at WCU Lechay Raelyn Arch, Matthew Taylor, William Thomas Thomp- taining 1.201 acres, more or less.
Ramsey Center space Sampson Armachain, Charles son, Curtis Lee Wildcatt, Kathleen Reuben Teesatuskie to Jordan
$25.00, vendors needed. William Bigwitch, James Everett Wildcat, Bernard David Wilnoty, Tyler Lee Bennett for Upper Chero-
Saturday April 23 at 8 – Cucumber, Ronda Lynn Bradley Michele Annette Mathis Wilnoty, kee Community Parcel No. 670-N
2pm. Benefit for Uganda Cucumber, Lee Edward Culler, Mary Winona Wolfe Youngbird (Part of Parcel No. 670-H), con-
Mission. (828)342-3210 Carol Lynn George, Dewayne Gene taining 1.201 acres, more or less.
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