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Tribe to explore retail options N.C. Boxing Authority
with The Cordish Company members visit Cherokee
50 CENTS THE OFFICIAL MULTI-MEDIA NEWS SOURCE OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS JUNE 16-22, 2016
Rest in Peace - Former Vice Chief Carroll “Pwe” Crowe (May 13, 1953 - June 10, 2016)
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ROBERT JUMPER the company is willing to invest M
ONE FEATHER EDITOR financially in the project. p
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Cordish said that, while the p
he Eastern Band of Cher- relationship is not to the point of e
okee Indians welcomed talking about financing, he doesn’t “
the Cordish Company, have any problem putting “skin in w
a retail development the game”. s
firm, to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Big Cove Rep. McCoy asked if h
Resort on Tuesday, June 7. The visit the company “gives back” to the m
was part of the ongoing efforts of communities that they work in. t
the EBCI Executive Office, Tribal Cordish said that a big part of his e
Council and Commerce Division to ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather company’s philosophy was about a
diversify the economy of the Tribe David Cordish, The Cordish Company chief executive officer, speaks charitable giving to communities. p
through retail development. with EBCI tribal leaders about retail opportunities during a meeting at Yellowhill Rep. Ensley ques-
Principal Chief Patrick Lam- Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Tuesday, June 7. tioned Cordish about the potential C
bert opened the meeting with a for a large sporting goods outlet o
welcome to the Cordish Company, factor is the company’s long-stand- current customers and attract new to be a part of the overall develop-
Tribal Council, members of the ing relationship with the Seminole clients. He referred to this marriage ment plan and Cordish said that it o
Harrah’s management team, and Nation and other working relation- of casino client and retail outlets would be possible to reach out to o
Tribal Gaming Commission Enter- ships with Indian Country. David as the “secret sauce” to successful the retail owner to see if that could c
prise. He talked briefly about the Cordish, the chief executive officer, retail development in communities be made part of the plan. r
research and relationship building has made other visits to Cherokee with gaming as a primary source of Cordish, who had been taken w
that has taken place over the past to discuss the potential for retail revenue. on a tour of not only the Cherokee t
few months with this company. development on the Boundary. He emphasized that this is a gaming operation, but several largec
Chief Lambert asked Jim Owle, Cordish presented two video time of learning for the tribe and municipal projects like the Chero- F
TCGE Commission, to speak about and his own biography concerning for the company. Cordish state that kee Central Schools and Cherokee b
one of the trips to Baltimore, the company’s long history and he is interested in a working rela- Indian Hospital, was very compli- t
the headquarters of the Cordish connections. tionship with the tribe that he feels mentary about the success and T
Company. Owle expressed grati- Cordish spoke to the assembly will be a “win-win” and there is still direction of the tribal construction t
tude for the hospitality provided by on Tuesday about being impressed much to learn before the tribe and efforts. “I was taken on a tour and i
the Cordish group as they toured by the leadership of the tribe, say- the company will have a comfort saw your school and your hospital. v
several of the properties construct- ing that the tribe has an advantage level with specifics of any retail It is amazing. There are very few b
ed, some owned and operated, by in that they are more “sophisticat- development. Native American tribes, very few,
the Cordish Company. He expressed ed” than many other tribes with Tribal Council had questions for who have a school like yours. It is i
great optimism for a relationship regard to casino operations and Cordish as he opened the floor for just fantastic,” he said. d
between the tribe and the firm. expansion. questions. Painttown Rep. Tommye Chief Lambert spoke to his t
Next, EBCI Secretary of Com- He praised the Tribe for its drive Saunooke asked about clothing desire to pursue diversification as c
merce Mickey Duvall spoke about to diversify and attempting to be outlets to allow EBCI tribal mem- quickly as is practical and empha- r
his research into retail developers proactive when it comes to poten- bers to shop on Boundary instead sized that he is committed to the w
as part of the process of identifying tial threats like efforts to legalize of travelling to Asheville. Cordish growth of the Cherokee econo- s
future sources of revenue for the gaming in the state of Georgia. responded that he will continue to my. Chief Lambert stated that all n
Tribe. As he looked at potential “It is not a joke.” stated Cordish. work with EBCI Commerce in get- aspects of growth and impact need f
developers to partner with, the He talked about leveraging and ting a development plan together to be addressed from the need for c
Cordish Company kept coming up enhancing the current traffic to as the relationship moves forward additional parking to residential v
as one of the largest and most in- the tribal casinos by building retail that would include clothing outlets. expansion. In addition to tribal s
fluential in his list. Another positive outlets that will compliment that Rep. Saunooke also asked whether family homes, employee housing m
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presents challenges and opportuni- The following is an excerpt from www.cordish.com
ties as EBCI considers expansions in
operations. Harrah’s Cherokee “The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held,
Harrah’s Cherokee General family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader with four
Manager Brooks Robinson ex- major areas of expertise: (i.) Real Estate Development; (ii.) Gaming & Lodging; (iii.) Entertainment Management;
pressed his agreement that any and (iv.) Private Equity Holdings. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s
plan for growth needed to consider core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the
expanded opportunity for housing, long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it
“One of the major challenges that has created.
we find here, from an employee “The Cordish Companies is one of the largest and most respected developers in the world with extensive exper-
standpoint is the drive to work and tise in almost every discipline of real estate: Entertainment and Mixed-Use Developments, Sports Anchored Devel-
having this western North Carolina opments, Shopping Centers, Corporate Office, and Residential/Student Housing. Widely recognized as the leading
market employee base. It is some- international developer of large-scale, urban revitalization projects and entertainment districts, The Cordish
thing that, as we intend to grow, Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence which is more
especially as we add more retail than any other developer in the world. Many of The Cordish Companies’ real estate developments involve public/
and more jobs, that we need to be private partnerships and are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The
paying a lot of attention to”. Cordish Companies’ prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore’s world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia,
After the meeting concluded, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY and Kansas City, MO.
Chief Lambert shared his thoughts “The Cordish Companies is one of the largest and most successful operators of entertainment districts and con-
on the meeting. cepts in the United States. Within its entertainment portfolio, The Cordish Companies owns and manages several
“Revitalizing and diversifying Live! entertainment districts throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors every year and
our local economy is a major pri- are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. The Cordish Companies are proud to have partnered
ority of my administration. Since with many of the leading brands in the world including Anheuser Busch, NASCAR, Comcast Spectator, Hard Rock
cleaning up the streets in town and Café, St Louis Cardinals and others.
refocusing Tribal programs and “The Cordish Companies has received international acclaim for its hospitality developments. This division fo-
working to repair our infrastruc- cuses on developing and operating best-in-class, high-profile gaming and lodging destinations. The Cordish Compa-
ture, I have been hard at work re- nies is proud to have developed several of the most successful gaming and resort destinations in the world including
cruiting new ventures to Cherokee. the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casinos in Hollywood and Tampa, Florida; Maryland Live! Casino in Hanover, MD
For the past several weeks, I have and Charleston Place in Charleston, SC.
been in talks with David Cordish of “The Cordish Companies has leveraged its operating and investment expertise to diversify into a number of
the Cordish Company. Along with related businesses including Cordish Media, Inc. and Cordish Private Ventures, Inc. For example, The Cordish Com-
Tribal Council, we share a vision panies founded Seventh Art Releasing in 1994 which is an industry leading independent film distribution company
that Cherokee can and should grow which has been repeatedly singled out as one of the most profitable and longest standing true independent distribu-
its retail, food, and entertainment tors. Cordish Private Ventures, Inc., founded in 1998, serves as the private investment arm of The Cordish Compa-
venues that serve not only tourist nies, as well as an investment manager with funds such as the US Select Private Opportunities Fund, LP.
but locals as well. “The Cordish Companies enters its eleventh decade well-capitalized and highly energized to continue its
“Working with David Cord- growth.”
ish is refreshing because he has
done business with other Indian ping and entertainment needs. hard with Tribal Council to accom- capture other types of businesses to
tribes and understands the special “Diversification and new ideas are plish and secure new ventures for come to Cherokee. It will create jobs
character of our business envi- propelling the conversation. We our tribal economy. I’ll continue for our enroll members. It makes us
ronment when it comes to dealing are on the cusp of doing something working towards moving our Tribe more of an anchor.”
with the BIA and our special land really great for our people. Our ef- into a more secure and successful Contacted for his comments
status. I believe that we can create forts will help ensure diversification position than it is today.” on the potential Cordish business
new entertainment, retail and of our economy to ensure that we Big Cove Rep. Richard French relationship, Vice Chief Rich Sneed
food venues that will not only help don’t have too many of the Tribe’s had a positive outlook after the said, “I believe that it is imperative
capture more revenue from our eggs in one basket. meeting. “I think this is a great that we expand our retail options in
visiting public but will also create a “I promised a program and opportunity for the Tribe. If we Cherokee. The window of opportu-
shopping area that our local tribal administration that would ‘jump- can get these outlets here, it will nity that is before us is one that we
members can visit for their shop- start’ Cherokee, and I’m working only open up more opportunities to cannot afford to miss.”
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SCOTT MCKIE B.P. dants move to dismiss Plaintiffs’ for the plaintiffs in the case, said NAACP v. Alabama (1958) in i
ONE FEATHER STAFF claims on the grounds that Plain- following Wednesday’s hearing. which the Supreme Court ruled in d
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tiffs lack standing.” (One Feath- “We are confident that Judge Bar- favor of the organization and foundw
otions to dis- er Note: The Legal Information rett, who has said that she will take that the state had acted improperly i
miss the lawsuit Institute from the Cornell Univer- them under advisement, will issue and had violated the 14th Amend- c
(Eastern Band of sity Law School states, “Standing, a very thoughtful opinion. We are ment when forcing the organiza- s
Cherokee Indians or locus standi, is a capacity of a grateful to have had our day in tion to divulge its membership lists. W
for Justice & party to bring suit in court…only court and look forward to continu- “We argue that all members of the
Accountability v. Henry et. Al., those with enough direct stake in ing this case whether it’s through Tribe are affected when members n
Case No. CV 15-475) on the issue an action or law have ‘standing’ to the discovery phase or on appeal of Tribal Council break the law for a
of the disputed pay raises approved challenge it.”) which is something that we might personal gain.” r
by Tribal Council in October 2014 • Second Motion to Dismiss: “…said consider if we lose and something Judge Barrett did ask for some t
were heard in Cherokee Tribal claims are barred in whole or in that we’d imagine the other side clarification on the EBCIJA group h
Court on Wednesday, June 8. part by sovereign immunity, public would like to have these issues itself. “What is the association?”
The lawsuit was filed in Oc- official immunity, absolute immu- resolved by the highest court.” she asked. “I think that in order to h
tober 2015 by a group known nity, legislative immunity, and/or Hearing the case on Wednesday have standing that we have to have w
as the Eastern Band of Cherokee other immunity doctrines.” was Judge Sharon Tracey Barrett more clarity on what it is.”
Indians for Justice & Accountabil- • Third Motion to Dismiss: “…Plain- who was sworn in earlier that Burke stated that the organiza-
ity (EBCIJA). Resolution No. 261 tiffs have failed to exhaust their ad- morning by Cherokee Supreme tion has been around for decades
(2014), passed on Oct. 14, 2014, is ministrative remedies, including by Court Justice Bill Boyum as a Tem- and there is a broader range of
the main point of contention in the pursuing potentially available relief porary Judge/Justice. The defen- issues and activities that the group
lawsuit. That legislation approved directly from the Tribal Council.” dants, none of whom were present is concerned about but that it has
the FY2015 EBCI tribal budget • Fourth Motion to Dismiss: “De- on Wednesday, were represented by been “razor-beamed” focused on
and included pay raises for the fendants move to dismiss Plaintiffs’ Carleton Metcalf the Van Winkle the pay raise issue for this lawsuit.
members of Tribal Council which claims against Defendants Brown, Law Firm in Asheville. She said that many members of the
the EBCIJA alleges is in violation Owle, Parker, and James Taylor During Wednesday’s hearing, organization were willing to take
of Section 117-15(a) which states, on the grounds that Plaintiffs’ Metcalf stated “the plaintiff in this the stand if necessary to prove that
“Pay increases for the Tribal Coun- Complaint fails to state a claim suit lacks standing to proceed”. it was a true association of EBCI
cil members shall not exceed the upon which relief may be granted Citing Hunt v. Washington State tribal members.
amount appropriated in that fiscal against these Defendants.” Apple Advertising Commission Another issue discussed at
year for Tribal employees. These • Fifth Motion to Dismiss: “Defen- (1977 Supreme Court case), he length during Wednesday’s hearing
pay increases shall not take effect dants move to dismiss Plaintiffs’ argued that the plaintiffs did not was sovereign immunity. Metcalf
until the next elected Tribal Council claim for civil conspiracy on the meet the requirements of standing. cited a recent case in Cherokee
members are seated…” grounds that it fails to state a claim (Note: According to the Cornell Tribal Court (Teesateskie v. EBCI et
In all, six Motions to Dismiss upon which relief may be granted University Law School, “Standing, al.) and commented that it applies
were discussed on Wednesday and as it is not recognized by Cherokee or locus standi, is capacity of a to this lawsuit, “Sovereign immuni-
listed various reasons for dismissal law.” party to bring suit in court. State ty has not been waived here. It has
ranging from sovereign immunity • Sixth Motion to Dismiss: “…Plain- laws define standing. At the heart been in effect and continues to be in
to the plaintiffs lack of standing. tiffs have failed to join one or more of these statutes is the requirement effect.”
The six motions to dismiss, necessary parties.” that plaintiffs have sustained or will He also argued that the actions
which were discussed during “These are issues that are really sustain direct injury or harm and of Tribal Council regarding the
Wednesday’s hearing, state: important to the Tribe,” Meghann that this harm is redressable.”) pay raises would be covered under
• First Motion to Dismiss: “Defen- K. Burke, Asheville-based attorney Burke countered by citing legislative immunity. “All of that
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is quintessential legislative action happen.” Hicks and former Vice Chief Larry Peone was named in the original
which would be considered legisla- She said the heart of the case Blythe. Also, the following are lawsuit but has been substituted for
tive immunity.” lies with, “Is Res. 261 lawful or named as defendants in the lawsuit Eric Sneed, current EBCI Secretary
Burke countered that Tribal not? What we’re trying to do here and are being sued in their individ- of Finance, who is now in that
Council did not qualify for either is to right a wrong.” Burke said ual capacity: former Tribal Council position.
sovereign immunity nor legislative the relief sought by her clients is Chairwoman Terri Henry, Tribal Wolftown Rep. Bo Crowe was
immunity because of the alleged “declaratory and injunctive” and Council Chairman Bill Taylor, the only one to vote against Res.
illegality of their actions. “The only seeks to return funds to the former Birdtown Rep. Gene “Tun- No. 261 with Big Cove Rep. Teresa
defense lacked the authority to do Tribe itself and not to the organiza- ney” Crowe Jr., Yellowhill Rep. Alan McCoy and Cherokee County –
what they did. We contend that an tion itself or to any individuals. B. Ensley, Birdtown Rep. Albert Snowbird Rep. Brandon Jones both
illegal act is not acting in their offi- Metcalf related during the R. Rose, Painttown Rep. Virginia being absent. None of those three
cial capacity...we don’t argue that hearing that the defense was not Lee Bradley (Tommye) Saunooke, representatives are named in the
sovereign immunity was waived. proceeding with the third motion to former Big Cove Rep. Perry Shell, suit.
We argue that it doesn’t apply.” dismiss. Cherokee County – Snowbird Rep. According to records from the
Judge Barrett asked, “Is there Judge Barrett concluded the Adam Wachacha, former Yellowhill EBCI Office of Budget and Finance
not a political remedy that is not proceedings by thanking both Rep. David Wolfe, former Cherokee that were attached to the offi-
a better remedy than a judicial parties and informing them she County – Snowbird Rep. Diamond cial court documents filed in the
remedy?” She then inquired about would take their arguments under Brown (now deceased), former original suit, the pay for the Tribal
the possibility of impeachment advisement and render her decision Tribal Council Chairman James Council Chairman increased from
hearings. soon. “Jim” Owle, former Wolftown Rep. $75,000 to $86,400. The pay for
Burke responded, “They would Background Michael Parker, and former Big the Vice Chairman increased from
have to impeach themselves, and Named in the original lawsuit Cove Rep. James “Bo” Taylor. For-
we just don’t think that would are former Principal Chief Michell mer EBCI Deputy of Finance Kim see PAY RAISE page 15
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N.C. Boxing Authority members visit Cherokee
SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
“This has
been one
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oxing and mixed martial
arts events are growing of the
healthiest
in popularity, and in
2014/15, the North Car-
olina Boxing Authority issued more
than 1,800 licenses to promoters,
opportuni-
managers, fighters, cornermen and
others associated with the sports.
ties we’ve
That number is up from 1,400 the
year before and shows the growth
had...”
in the sport says N.C. Boxing
Authority officials who visited
- William A. Dudley,
Cherokee on Friday, June 10 at the SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather N.C. Boxing Authority
invitation of Cameron Cooper, an Cameron Cooper (left), an EBCI tribal member and member of the chairman, on his visit
EBCI tribal member who joined the N.C. Boxing Authority, and Cherokee County –Snowbird Rep. Adam to Cherokee on
organization as a commissioner in Wachacha (2nd from left), speak with members of the N.C. Boxing Friday, June 10
November 2014. Authority in the Tribal Council Chambers on Friday, June 10.
“I think bringing them here
shows the way that we can poten- potentially a way to bring these in the state of North Carolina. It and commerce.”
tially grow North Carolina venues types of events here to the reser- is an evolving sport and every area Cherokee County – Snowbird
because we do have a casino, and vation but also to western North of the state needs to be involved in Rep. Adam Wachacha met with
as we all know MMA is growing… Carolina as an economic driver.” that process.” the Boxing Authority members
and one of the places they like to be He said the Authority is hop- He praised Cooper’s work so far while they were in Cherokee and
around is casino towns,” said Coo- ing to be able to go out to actively on the Authority. “He brings a new, said he was very pleased with the
per of the Authority members’ visit promote North Carolina as a spot different, and exciting dimension to possibilities that arose. “I know in
to Cherokee. “If we could poten- for larger fights and events. “At the us as we plan and think about mov- the past they used to have Tuesday
tially figure out ways to bring them end-of-the-day, if you get a larger ing forward. It’s about economic Night Fights at the casino, and
more into western North Carolina event like the UFC, you’re talking development. It’s about participa- that’s a part that I would like to see
and utilize our casino, that’s more 20,000 people just in attendance. tion for our citizens of this great brought back to this area due to
tourism dollars, that’s more casino That doesn’t count the people that state, and it’s about understand- the fact that the local people here
dollars, that’s everything that’s are going to be here that can’t get ing as we develop so we’re excited really enjoy boxing and UFC fight-
going to the state and to us as well.” tickets, but just want to be in the about it. This has been one of the ing. I think it would be something
Cooper said he would like the area for the weekend. So, there’s a healthiest opportunities we’ve had that could draw different interests
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians lot of money and missed opportu- as part of this Commission.” besides just gaming into the town,
to look into possibly building a ma- nities.” Mickey Duvall, EBCI Secretary and that could also pass over into
jor event center to host such events William A. Dudley, N.C. Boxing of Commerce, related, “This could our gaming industry as well.”
as the venue at Harrah’s Cherokee Authority chairman, commented, be a very great thing if we could He added that it could lead to
Casino Resort is fine for concerts “It is a great trip because it has get a convention center or sports another opportunity for the Tribe.
but is not laid out well for boxing helped us to understand what is complex that we could host box- “We don’t have sports booking cur-
and MMA events. “We don’t have going on here in this part of the ing. It would bring people here. It rently at the casino and that may
that type of building west of Ashe- state and forge the kind of relation- goes good with casinos so I think be an opportunity here with the
ville and in this region that is close ship that is going to allow great and it would feed our casino. It would Commission that we could possibly
to the casino. If we do, then, that’s greater things to happen for boxing feed our economic development get that.”
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Keeping it shipshape
Long overdue As they discussed the location, changes that the Executive There will be a covered area
facelift coming many areas of concern had
arisen about the current state
Office is taking on with the help
of local veterans. The plan calls
built for picnicking and special
events at the park. Even the
for Veterans of the memorial park. There are for a professional cleanup of memorial art bear will receive a
Memorial Park several landscape and esthetic
issues that detract from the
the granite slabs containing the
names of deceased veterans.
cleaning and touch up.
The Executive Office also
purpose of the memorial park, Currently, some of those slabs wants to protect the park from
ROBERT JUMPER which is to show respect and have mold and detritus to the any vandalism or other mis-
ONE FEATHER EDITOR honor those who have served in point of obscuring names. The chief that could detract from
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the armed forces. granite will be carefully cleaned the reverence of the location.
rincipal Chief Pat- “With both our Principal so as to restore the view of each So, security cameras will be
rick Lambert and the Chief and Vice Chief being vet- name. installed to ensure the safety of
Cherokee veterans had erans in service to our country One of the items brought to the memorial and the people
a meeting last week to and our Tribe, along with the Chief Lambert’s attention was who visit.
discuss the location of the PFC many tribal members and their the fact that the flag that sits Facilities management was
Charles George bronze that has families who have given so on the hill above the memorial on site Friday, June 10 trimming
been commissioned in honor much in sacrifice to our protec- is unlit. The veterans advised down the hedge surrounding
of George’s heroic service in tion, it is high time we show this that if a flag is to be displayed the slab statuary so that me-
the military. All agreed that the memorial area the attention around-the-clock, then protocol morial may once again be seen
bronze will be placed adjacent it needs”, said Sage Dunston, demands that it be lit during the from the roadside and doing a
to the current memorial park at Chief of Staff for Principal Chief night hours. So, there will be general cleaning up of the area.
intersection of Tsali Boulevard Lambert. lights installed at the flag pole. No clear timeline has been set
and Council House Loop. There is a laundry list of Plans include extending the for the implementation of the
rock walkway from the granite other renovations and the arriv-
slabs memorial display to the al of the Charles George bronze.
base of the flag and provide
bench seating for those who
would like to sit and reflect near
the memorial.
There is also discussion of
renovation of the two artillery
cannons and the tank that the
Tribe owns. Over the years,
they have fallen into serious
disrepair due to neglect. Some
suggestions for cleaning them
up included enlisting the JROTC
to clean and paint the artillery
cannons, and the veterans are
in contact with a military hard-
ware restoration expert who The plan calls for a profes-
ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather photos offers the potential of bringing sional cleanup of the granite
Plans are underway for a complete facelift of the Cherokee Veterans Memo- the tank back to its full glory at slabs containing the names of
rial Park. no charge to the Tribe. deceased veterans.
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ROBERT JUMPER Dan Dills, who sang Rocky Mountain Elk Foun-
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with the Robbinsville/ dation to re-introduce elk
Snowbird choir, came to in western North Carolina
oyce Cooper is leav- the Museum a while ago to and volunteered at the
ing as the member- propose an update to the Talking Trees Children’s
ship manager for the old Cherokee Hymnbook Trout Derby in order to give
Museum of the Cher- from the early 1800s. He back.
okee Indian. She expanded wanted to expand it to Cooper plans to visit
a very basic membership include music, phonetics many friends that she has
program that had existed and syllabary. Cooper took not had the time to keep
for four or five years and, the hymns, removed all the up with as she would have
as a result of a complete words, took the phonetics liked to during her ca-
business assessment the prepared by Dills, “slide it reers. A glimpse at a 2014
Museum went through, be- into the music, lined them adventure she took might
gan a process of revamping up, sized everything, and give some idea of what her
membership acquisition to that was my part” she said. upcoming years hold. T
21st century techniques. For the new Cherokee “I went out to Missoula, b
When she came on ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather Hymnbook, Cooper worked Montana on a business trip
board, there were approx- Joyce Cooper, recently retired from the Museum of the approximately 600 hours for the Elk Foundation.”
imately 100 members. Cherokee Indian, holds a copy of the revised Cherokee making sure that the parts She has been the state
Members are like donors Hymnbook, a project she was proud to have worked were inserted and lined up. chairperson for North
with benefits. A person on. All of the work was done Carolina of the Elk Founda-
may contribute monetarily via computer using Photo- tion for the past six years.
to the operations of the role expanded, including one of the fun things work- shop, a graphics program. She went with friends from
Museum, which makes computer digitization, ing with the Museum was Her hopes are that choirs Sylva, who had purchased
them “members” of the scanning, working with all the computer challeng- will use it forever. She says a mule pack trip in the
Museum. In this way, any- archives, artifacts and es, particularly with the that she was “thrilled to Shoshoni National Forest
one may help in preserving Timberlake exhibit. A six- creation of the Timberlake death” to be part of that and invited Joyce along.
the history of the Eastern month trial turned into an exhibit. In addition, she particular project. “They talked me into going
Band of Cherokee Indians. 11-year job. learned to host a website “My mom and dad camping with them and
Cooper took the role of In 2002, Joyce had and work with the Muse- taught me it was all about riding that mule. So I did. It
finding best practices to retired after putting in 30 um’s online store. giving back. After my first was 11 miles into the forest
increase the number of years with Haywood Com- She learned a great deal retirement from Haywood and all I did productive was
people aware of and inter- munity College. So, her about the Cherokee culture Community College at age throw logs on the fire”. She
ested in becoming mem- retirement plans got side- and history that she would 52, my daddy (who lived quickly adds that she did
bers. A grant was obtained tracked a bit with this new have never had known with Joyce for ten years) some reading and com-
to pay for this work to be opportunity. She enjoyed without her work experi- said, ‘Now what are you muned with nature along
done, basically a six-month working with the Museum ence at the Museum. “It is going to do? It is time to the way as well.
project. members and recruiting such a good museum,” she give back’.” She thanked Ken Blan-
As then-Executive new ones. Over the years, said, “and, I have been in So, she busied herself in kenship for the opportu-
Director Ken Blanken- she has been able to grow museums all over the Unit- the Cherokee community, nity to have worked at the
ship became aware of her the base to over 1,200. ed States and I would love mowing and weed-eating Museum. “I have learned
capabilities, especially Cooper enjoyed computer to see more local people the cemetery and church- so much.”
with computers, Cooper’s challenges and said that take advantage of it.” yard, worked with the
10 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016Cherokee Voices Festival
The 19th Annual Cherokee Voices Fes-
tival was hosted by the Museum of the
Cherokee Indian on Saturday, June 11.
It featured EBCI artists, crafters, danc-
ers, singers, and more.
(SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)
This photo shows miniature river cane Janean Hornbuckle works on a painting during Saturday’s event. Sometimes, when paiting trees,
baskets made by Ramona Lossie. she will use a unique technique of paiting upside-down to help with the fluidity of the branches.
Amanda Swimmer, an EBCI tribal elder
Sonny Ledford, Museum of the Chero- EBCI Beloved Man Jerry Wolfe works on a pair of from the Big Cove Community, works on
kee Indians, speaks to visitors. Cherokee Indian Ballsticks. a clay pot.
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016 11Cherokee Days in D.C.
The National Museum of the American
Indian hosted its annual Cherokee Days,
featuring members of the three federal-
ly recognized Cherokee tribes, on June
10-12 in Washington, D.C.
(Photos by Kristy M. Herron/EBCI Commerce)
Shown (left-right) are Kevin Gover, National Museum of the American Indian director; Cherokee
EBCI potter Jarrett Wildcatt demon- Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker; Principal Chief Patrick Lambert; and Joe Byrd, speaker of the
strates his art during the event. Cherokee Nation Tribal Council.
EBCI representatives are shown (left-right) including: Junior Miss Cherokee Abigail Taylor, Miss
Principal Chief Patrick Lambert gives Cherokee Taran Swimmer, Wolfetown Rep. Bo Crowe, Little Miss Cherokee Madison Ledford, Prin-
remarks during the opening ceremonies cipal Chief Patrick Lambert, Teen Miss Cherokee Blake Wachacha, and Miss Native American USA
for the event on Friday, June 10. Kristina Hyatt.
12 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016THANK YOU LETTERS blessing. Thanks to Bro. Dan Conseen, singers, everyone who sent flowers,
Thanks to everyone for the food, Bro. Bo Parris, Long House Funeral Big Cove Free Labor for digging the
Family appreciates the beautiful flowers, the cards, the Home, Free Labor Group, and the grave, and Rev. James Gunter for
love and support monetary gifts, the visits, the phone Pall Bearers. May our Lord God the service. I hope I didn’t forget
As we go through this walk of calls, and for every prayer. shower you all with his wonderful anyone.
life, another limb has fallen from Thanks to Liz Edwards, Donna blessings in our prayer. A special thanks to Linda
our family tree. We come thank- Toineeta Annie Lawrence, Bunky Respectfully, George for all her help with the
ing our Lord God for the precious Morgan, April Taylor, Amber The Beth Cabe Family funeral arrangements and support
time he gave us with Beth Char- Justice, Maggie Armachain, Rhoda through all of this.
lene Cabe, our daughter, mother, Bigmeat, Sadie Locust, Charlie Thank you from Debra A very special thanks to Sheila
grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, Burgess, Eddie and Susie Welch, Locust and Bud Lambert for their prayers
niece and friend. We thank our Buford & Jessie Smith, Sam and Deb I would like to thank the Cher- and emotional support through my
family for all the love and support, Owle, Sharon French, Sherry Jones, okee Tribal EMS, the Cherokee loss.
and those that came by our home. Michelle George, Lulie Youngdeer, Hospital, and the staff at Mission St. And, I cannot forget all of the
Thanks to the singers, the Locust Wilson & Pat Occumma, Rachel Joe’s. I would also like to thank all family and friends for all their
Family, Macedonia Choir, Rock Morgan, Peggy George, Sandra of the people who prayed for us. I prayers and support through the
Springs Baptist Church, Yellow Hill Gomez, Geneieve Lambert, Mike would also like to thank members loss of the love of my life, Ernest
Baptist Church, the Mable Horn- & Sissie French, Donna Owle, Bill of Goose Creek Baptist Church Locust, Jr.
buckle Family, and Dexter Smith. Taylor, and Bo Crowe. We truly for the food that was brought and Thank you,
The songs were beautiful and a appreciate all of you. the use of the Church, all of the Debra Locust
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016 13Photo courtesy of Cherokee Tribal Court
Judge Barrett sworn in as Temp Judge/Justice
Judge Sharon Tracey Barrett was sworn in as a Temporary Judge/
Justice for the Cherokee Courts on Wednesday, June 8 by Cherokee
Supreme Court Chief Justice William Boyum. She is a retired Superior
Court Judge and former Buncombe County District Court Judge. She
graduated cum laude from Boston College in 1983 and received her
J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1986. Barrett
practiced law in Asheville with the firm of Patla, Straus, Robinson &
Moore for 19 years, focusing primarily on civil litigation, until she
became a judge in 2005. Judge Barrett will serve on a contract basis
with the Cherokee Courts, primarily focusing on civil litigation and
appellate work.
SALLY DAVIS/One Feather
Seay turns 101
Winona Seay celebrated her 101st birthday with a dinner at Granny’s
Kitchen over the weekend with friends and family.
14 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016t
Photo by Yona Wade/Cherokee Central Schools
Cultural Summer fun
Ivan Morales plays the Cherokee Basket Game during this year’s
Cherokee Cultural Summer School. Students will have their annu-
al art show on Thursday, June 16. The drama class will start their
presentation at 6pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
Following the drama presentation, the student’s art and crafts will be
on display in the gym and cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attend.
PAY RAISE: Dismissals heard in Tribal Court, from page 5
$72,500 to $83,500, and the pay for the other Tribal Council representa-
tives increased from $70,000 to $80,600. The court document alleges that
defendants Taylor, Brown, Owle and Parker all received “one-time lump-
sum payments”.
The EBCIJA sought a waiver of sovereign immunity through Res.
No. 47 (2015) to pursue this lawsuit, but that measure was killed by Tribal
Council on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016 15Third Coulter group introduced
T
he Western North Car- continues today.
olina Leadership Initia- Another highlight of the retreat
tive (WNCLI) is thrilled was when Tom Belt, fluent Chero-
to introduce the third kee speaker and coordinator of the
cohort of the Coulter Regional WCU Cherokee Studies program,
Leadership Program. The purpose spoke about “selfless leaders,” and
of the Coulter Program is to gather the importance of “place.” he said,
groups of Eastern Band of Cher- “We (Cherokees) believe in the real-
okee Indian (EBCI) members and ity that everyone lives downstream
people from western North Caroli- and downslope, so you must take
na (WNC) counties, who together care of your part.” All of the par-
will identify and pursue ways to ticipants presented reports on their
tackle social, cultural, and econom- home counties. Concerns agreed
ic challenges in the region. Twelve upon by participants centered on
participants were selected out of topics such as brain drain, lack of
an impressive field of thirty-four affordable housing, land use plan-
nominees. The group represented ning, and broadband connectivity.
the seven counties of Region A and A common conclusion among the
the Qualla Boundary of the Chero- group was that money, in itself, will
kee Nation. not solve the problems of western
During the initial retreat, Nan North Carolina.
Coulter, daughter of Myron “Bar- The group, who will develop
ney” Coulter for whom the program regional projects as part of the
is named, shared fond memories of program, visited with Mountain
her father. Barney Coulter believed Partners, a cooperative group con-
in the power of unified commu- sisting of members of the Eastern
nities, and in the idea that one’s Band of the Cherokee Indians,
attitude is the lynchpin of being the Town of Franklin, and Macon
successful. “Dad would say, control County. Mountain Partners is
your ego; none are gifted enough currently investigating the cul-
to go it alone.” He also believed tural, educational, and economic Photo courtesy of Juanita Wilson
in being confident. A small, but development potential of a heritage Shown (left-right) - bottom row: Kim Winters, Nan Coulter; second
powerful indicator of that was that corridor project that would span row - Candice Craig, Sarah R. Posey, Molly Phillips; third row - Judy
he did crossword puzzles in ink, several counties in Region A and Carpenter, Lisa Weeks, Jessica Metz-Bugg, Sharon Robertson, JD Arch,
a practice that Nan admired and the Qualla Boundary. Jon Feichter; and top row - Nick Breedlove, Jeremy Wilson
16 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016Digging up history in Georgia
Archaeological preservation and cultural heritage
discoveries at rare for future generations. Working in
400-year-old American small groups, local volunteers with
Indian home stead site the Passport in Time program are
G
helping answer these questions.
AINESVILLE, Ga. Volunteers helped recover more
– With each gentle than 1,000 pottery sherds using
scrape of the trowel, large wooden shakers to separate
the underside of a large the dirt from the artifacts. Sev-
broken pottery vessel emerges from eral test pits were also excavated
the dirt in a peaceful river valley in looking for pottery, stone tools, and
the Chattahoochee National Forest. additional outbuildings used by the
Artful coils and swirls are stamped family.
on the fired clay. A few feet to the “The value of this site is not in
left, the remains of a clay wall and the artifacts themselves -- those
burned wood help paint the story of have little monetary value,” added
what might have happened at this Wettstaed. “Rather like a page in
family farmstead 400 years ago. a book, each artifact is valuable
“The extended family that oc- Photo by Holly Krake/USFS because it helps tell the full story of
cupied this site were likely forerun- The photo shows a piece of fired clay, with artful coils and swirls, that what happened here -- our story,
ners of the Tribe we know today as was found during an excavation on March 10. the human story.”
the Cherokee,” said Chattahooch- A complete photo album of the
ee-Oconee National Forests arche- ican mound building across the square feet in size with a well-de- excavation is available at tinyurl.
ologist James Wettstead. “Each southeast had all but ceased, and it veloped center hearth,” said Dean com/n6czybf as well as a YouTube
pottery piece helps us determine would not be until approximately Wood, principal investigator from video at tinyurl.com/z9m9pnp.
how these people lived in the early A.D. 1670 that English explorers the firm Southern Research. “But Work at the site is carried out
1600s and why they were here.” arrived and documented the Cher- questions still remain. Were they each year in partnership with the
And why they were here is a okee in northern Georgia. Now in farmers? Refugees from regional University of Georgia, Southern
very important question. As disease the third year of excavations, more warfare? What brought them to Research, Eastern Band of Chero-
and warfare introduced by Spanish details from this site -- radio-carbon this valley?” kee Indians Tribal Historic Preser-
explorers tore apart the region in dated to A.D. 1600-1615 -- are As the National Historic Pres- vation Office and volunteers from
the 1540s, native people coped being revealed. ervation Act celebrates 50 years, the Passport in Time program.
however they could. By approxi- “This year, we are able to con- local volunteers are gaining the - USFS
mately A.D. 1550, Native Amer- firm a square house roughly 600 experience to become leaders in
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016 17OBITUARIES Hospital with his loving family by john Jr., and Jess Littlejohn; four member of the Eastern Band of
his side. sisters, Alice Oocumma, Agnes Cherokee Indians, he was the son
He was born Feb. 10, 1934 in Castorena, Amanda Blackfox, and of the late Chief John A. Crowe
Cherokee to the late Henson Little- Mabel Littlejohn. and Ollie Wolfe Crowe. In addition
john and Leewee Crowe Littlejohn. Funeral services were held at to his parents, he is also preceded
Tommy is survived by his wife, the Macedonia Baptist Church in death by one brother, Charles
Rachel Johnson Littlejohn; three on Thursday, June 9 with Pastor “Hump” Crowe; mother and father-
daughters, Brenda Johnson, Lynn Dan Conseen and Brother Wayne in-law, Bud and Winona McCoy.
Littlejohn, and Lana Littlejohn; Carson officiating. Burial followed He was a member of Wolf Clan.
three grandchildren, Marci John- at the Lower Littlejohn Cemetery. He was former Vice Chief and
son, Chebon Postoak, and Esiah Pallbearers were nephews. Council Member for the Eastern
Postoak; one great grandson, Mi- Long House Funeral Home Band of Cherokee Indians. He was
chael Reed; one sister, Sallie Reed; served the Littlejohn family. a devoted Christian and strong
special friends, Brother Wayne Car- believer in Jesus, who loved to share
son and Peggy Carson, and Leroy Carroll “Pwe” Crowe his testimony of what the Lord
and Cheryl Denison. had done for him throughout the
Tommy Littlejohn In addition to his parents, Tom- Carroll “Pwe” Crowe, 63, of Cherokee Community. Pwe was
my was preceded in death by one Cherokee and the Big Y community an active member of the Cherokee
Tommy Littlejohn, 82, of Cher- son, Charles (Chuck) Johnson; four went home to be with the Lord Fri- Police Commission.
okee passed away Monday, June brothers, Boyd Littlejohn, Thomas day, June 10, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 45
6, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian (Maygo) Littlejohn, Henson Little- A native of Cherokee and proud years, Mickie McCoy Crowe. He was
the very proud father of three sons,
Peanut Crowe and wife Radonna,
Dick Crowe and wife Ellen, and Bo
Crowe and wife Kim all of Chero-
kee; 11 grandchildren whom he
adored, Madison, Tagan, Dre, Riley,
Ian, Dali, Boie, Livi, Kinley, Baby Jo,
and Kimbo Crowe; two brothers,
Bob Reed and Albert Sluder both
of Cherokee; nieces and nephews,
Skooter, Sasha, Taz, Donovan,
Dallas, Daisy, Chrissy, Dorine, Two
Leaf, Brittany, and Billy; and the
best friends a man could ever have,
Buford and Jessie Smith.
Funeral services were held
Monday, June 13 at the Chief Joyce
Dugan Cultural Arts Center at the
Cherokee Central School. Rev. Greg
Morgan and Mark Crowe officiated
with burial in the Crowe Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Buford Smith,
Lil Bu Smith, Tim Smith, Skooter
McCoy, Taz McCoy, R.D. Allison,
Eddie Crowe, Chester Crowe, Jr.
Crowe, Carr Crowe, Dallas Crowe,
Donovan Crowe and Sean Ross.
18 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli, week of june 16-22, 2016104th Annual Cherokee nc-cherokee.com, 359-6471) by June 27 – Wolfetown, Big Y, Bird- If more than one application is
Indian Fair Vendor Friday, June 17 at 4pm. You will be town and 3200 Acre Tract received, the Yogi Crowe Memorial
information contacted by Monday, June 27 as to June 28 – Big Cove, Towstring, Scholarship Fund Board of Direc-
whether you receive a space or not. Yellowhill, and Painttown tors will make a recommendation
Food Vendors Payment will be expected in cash by June 29 – Cherokee County and to UT Graduate School as to who
The Cherokee Indian Fair- 4pm on June 27 or your space will Snowbird should receive the tuition waiver
grounds is taking names for the be forfeited to another vendor. No June 30 and July 1 – Youth Gar- based upon need.
food vendor drawing until Friday, exceptions will be made. Spaces are deners (up to age 18) and Commu- The Board of Directors of the
June 17 at 4pm. Food vendors 10’x10’ and will be located on the nity Gardens and any makeup days Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholar-
must be 18-years-old to qualify for Exhibit Hall porch at the Cherokee Provide clear driving directions to ship Fund reminds graduate and
spaces or booth. Submit your name Fairgrounds. The fee is $200 total the garden. Other questions: age post-graduate students that July 1
and menu to Lisa Frady (lisafrad@ for each space for the entire five- of the gardener and if the garden is also the deadline for requesting
nc-cherokee.com, 359-6471) by day event. is organic or conventional. A team financial assistance from the Fund
the deadline above. No exceptions If food or craft spaces are from the EBCI Cooperative Exten- for fall semester. Applications and
will be made. The drawing will available after the deadline, the sion office will bring judges to visit eligibility guidelines are available
be held on Monday, June 27 at remaining spaces will be first-come, the gardens. Judges are Master Gar- from any of the board members,
5:30pm. You must be present at the first-served until they are gone. deners from surrounding counties. from Tribal Education or from the
drawing and pay in cash for your - Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds They will score the gardens in the Website www.yogicrowescholar-
booth on the spot if one is awarded. following areas: General appear- ship.org.
A receipt will be issued at time of Cherokee Bottled Water ance; planning for season-long food Info: Scholarship Fund board
payment. donation requests production; evidence of exceptional members: Dr. Reva Ballew, pres-
The fee for the food vendor spac- All Cherokee Bottled Water gardening practices such as soil ident 631-1350; Dr.Jennifer
es are the total amount for the five- donation requests need to be preparation; plant selection; pest Thompson, vice president 507-
day event. Preference will be given submitted 10-12 days in advance, control and season-extending 5997; Mary Herr, secretary 497-
to EBCI tribal members for the food due to the heavy customer demand techniques; and creativity such as 9498; Tamitha Fourkiller, treasurer
booths. There is an exception for for Cherokee Bottled Water. All creative design, unique plants or 497-7034; Dr. Carmaleta Monte-
space outside of the booths for requests for donations/sponsor- other features. ith 497-2717; Sunshine Parker
first-come, first-serve basis. There is ships must have a letter, email, or Winners will be announced at 506-1952, Jan Smith 507-1519 or
also a deposit of $125 for booth key written request attached to indicate the EBCI Cooperative Extension’s Shannon Swimmer 736-3191
return and booth clean-up. Deposit the need and purpose for what the Community Awards Program in - Yogi Crowe Memorial
will be returned upon key return water donation will be used for. September. Scholarship Fund
and clean-up. Payment is required Forward your request to Kim - Ronald “Chumper” Walker, Director
with the payment on the day of Winchester-Rosario at kimbrosa@ of EBCI Cooperative Extension Football equipment
drawing. The prices for the spaces nc-cherokee.com. Also, if you have Parents who still have football
are as follows: any questions or concerns regard- Yogi Crowe Scholarship equipment from last season (2015)
Food Vendor space outside of ing your Cherokee Bottled Water deadline approaching need to turn that in at the Birdtown
the booths 10’x20’ = $250 Account, contact Kim 359-6719. The Yogi Crowe Memorial Gym by Friday, June 17. Info: Tim
Booth without fryer = $300 - Cherokee Bottled Water Scholarship Fund has announced Smith 359-6891
Booth with fryer = $400 that an offer of free tuition from the - Cherokee Life
Arts and Crafts Vendors EBCI Garden University of Tennessee Graduate
The Cherokee Indian Fair- Judging schedule School at Knoxville is available One Feather office
grounds is also taking names for The EBCI Garden Judging will to one student per academic year closing
arts and crafts vendor spaces at the be the end of this month. You must working on a master’s degree or The Cherokee One Feather office
104th Cherokee Indian Fair. There register between June 13-24 to doctorate. Applicants must make will be closed for public business
are a limited number of spaces. be eligible for competition. Come a request in writing to the Yogi access on Monday, July 4 in recog-
Arts & Crafts vendors must be by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund nition of Independence Day. The
18-years-old to qualify for a space. Office at 876 Acquoni Road or call Board of Directors, P. O. Box 892, closure will not affect any dead-
Submit your name and contact in- 359-6930. Cherokee, NC 28719 by Friday, July lines, and the office will re-open for
formation to Lisa Frady (lisafrad@ Judging will be done as follows: 1 to be considered for this waiver. public business on Tuesday, July 5.
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YOUR VOICE
Rest in Peace Vice Chief Crowe
Note: There was an outpouring
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Mickey Duvall.
Tyler Hill: Many prayers to
Staff family
Editor - Robert Jumper,
robejump@nc-cherokee.com Bernice Taylor: Aww...prayers
Reporter - Scott M. Brings Plenty,
to the family
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Main Phone Line - (828) 359-6261 The photo shows former Vice Chief Crowe raising the flag of the
Punkin N Billy Hicks: Was Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the 2015 Tri-Council meet-
Letters Policy one of the best coaches I ever ing at Red Clay State Park in Tennessee.
The Cherokee One Feather is available as had...we will be praying for you
a forum for any opinion or point of view all Mick, Nut, Dick and Bo...love with love.
concerning issues of general interest. Let-
you guys, be strong. Cynthia Grant: Our deepest
ters should be typed, exclusive to the One
Feather. Letters must be signed and should Jack Christie: Prayers from condolences to the family...
include a name, address and phone number. Vivian Cleaveland: Prayers for Oklahoma...I got acquainted
Letters may not exceed 250 words. Letters the family! Wonderful man! with him on one of my visits... Gloria Punkin Griffin:
exceeding the word limit will not be accepted RIP. Prayers to my Crowe friends.
for publication. The name and town or com-
Kim S. Lambert: Sorry to Thank you for sharing him with
munity of the writer will be printed. Letters
critical of specifically-named minor children hear...prayers for the family. Debi Lee: Go needed a great an- us as a Tribe. He will be greatly
will not be published. gel to be with him. Now, he has missed.
Tinker Sampson: Many the best. I’m glad I got to know
The Cherokee One Feather is published weekly. It prayers for the families...sorry him a lot more. I’m thankful Joyce Dugan: So sorry to hear
is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Second Class Postage Paid Cherokee, N.C. 28719, USPS for your loss. for him being such a great this...he loved his family and
715-640. The deadline is Friday at 12noon unless oth- role model to my son, William they loved him more. Prayers
erwise advertised. Please email or call for advertising
and subscription rates. Cindi Cloer Woodard: He was Locust. He has done so many for them.
CONTENTS © 2016 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHER such a blessing to our family. wonderful things for people and
families. He is truly going to be Christie Cabe: This breaks my
John Hornbuckle: Sending missed. Thanks for letting our heart. Such a good man. (He)
prayers for the family. He will be family love the Crowe family... was a good friend to myself and
greatly missed. my ex-husband for many years.
Winner of 7 NCPA Awards in 2015 Neil Ferguson: He was a true Loved riding bikes with him and
Cherokee’s Award Winning Mary Long: So very sorry for class act. I respect him im- Mickey.
Newspaper since 1965
the loss and sending prayers mensely.
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