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THURSDAY
MARCH 7, 2013
50 cents
CHEROKEE
INDIAN
HOSPITAL
OPENS MRI UNIT,
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REPAIR WORK IN FULL
SWING AT LANDSLIDE SITE
IN PARK,PAGES 2-3
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Heavy machinery and dump
trucks are in full swing on
Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the
site of a January landslide in
the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park that has closed
US 441 connecting Cherokee
to Gatlinburg, Tenn.
(SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
FIXING A HOLE
Repair work in full swing at landslide site
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. finished by April 15. Conversely, they will lose struction of a “reinforced fill” which will be layers
ONE FEATHER STAFF $18,000 per day if they go over deadline. of crushed stone with a geosynthetic material lay-
“We’re hopeful that the project will be com- ered every three to four feet. Soehn said around
H
eavy machinery and dump trucks are in pleted early,” said Soehn. “Certainly, we feel very 40,000 cubic yards of crushed stone will be used
full swing at the site of a January landslide confident that they will meet the May 15 dead- in the project. The stone is from the Nantahala
in the Great Smoky Mountains National line.” Quarry and has been checked, along with the top-
Park that has closed US 441 connecting Cherokee Soehn related that APAC – Atlantic, Harrison soil to be used, to make sure it doesn’t include any
to Gatlinburg, Tenn. Phillips & Jordan, Inc., of Division, who was awarded the initial contract for invasive plant species.
Robbinsville, was recently awarded a $3.9 million site preparation, completed their work on Friday, “It will be a natural slope,” she said. “It won’t
contract from the Federal Highways Administra- Feb. 22. be a retaining wall or a steep embankment. It will
tion to rebuild the road. “They have gotten the site prepared by build- be a naturally sloped area in which they will come
“They have extensive experience in landslide ing a haul road,” she said. “They also stabilized back in and vegetate with topsoil and native mate-
repair,” said Dana Soehn, Park spokesperson. the base of the slide site so we’d be more ready to rials.”
“They have completed several projects in the start fill operation. They also helped with in- Phillips & Jordan is currently clearing debris
North Carolina area including landslide repair stalling some of the erosion control structures.” and beginning to build the base of the reinforced
along the I40 mountainous corridor…they have a Soehn said that Park officials have worked fill. As of Wednesday, Feb. 27, they had completed
wealth of experience for exactly the type of work with contractors to stabilize the slope including 15 feet of the base and had another 50 feet to go.
that is required to complete this project. They installation of erosion matting and seeding of the The contractor has been given permission to
have an excellent track record of completing proj- fill area with a rye grass. Other native grasses, work around the clock, but they have not started
ects on-schedule, on-time and very safely.” along with trees and bushes, will be planted in the with that schedule yet.
The deadline for completion is May 15, and area in the coming weeks and months to help fur- The landslide occurred during a period of
the Park has partnered with the Eastern Band of ther control erosion. heavy rains on Jan. 16. According to NPS offi-
Cherokee Indians to offer incentives for early com- As APAC finished their work, Phillips & Jordan cials, a total of 90,000 cubic yards of material slid
pletion. The contractor will receive a bonus of began theirs by mobilizing equipment and bring- off the hill during the slide.
$18,000 a day for each day the project is com- ing materials to the site.
pleted early up to a total of $500,000 if they are The main work to be accomplished is the con-
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Reporters, from Tennessee, and
the worker at the bottom give
depth and scale to the enormity
of the landslide area.
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MRI unit opens at Cherokee Indian Hospital
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. program head Judy Lambert, a 33-
ONE FEATHER STAFF year hospital veteran. “She and her
team have continually re-invented
C
aesar’s Entertainment, Inc. pre- themselves to respond to changes in
sented a $2 million check for care and technology.”
the purchase and five-year op- Two members of the radiology
eration of a MRI machine to the staff completed special training to be-
Cherokee Indian Hospital in October come certified in operation of the
2012. Now, just a few months later, MRI machine including Enid Price, R
the machine is in place and patients (RT) (MR) and Kimberly Middleton,
are already benefiting from its use. R (CT) (MR). They took a six-month
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was training course at East Tennessee
held for the new MRI unit on Thurs- State University with additional
day, Feb. 28. training at Westcare in Sylva.
“Needless to say, the less I have According to WebMD, MRI is de-
to travel for diagnostic work or treat- fined as, “Magnetic resonance imag-
ment, the better, and I’m sure that ing (MRI) is a test that uses a
many of our tribal members feel the magnetic field and pulses of radio
same way,” Carmaleta Monteith, wave energy to make pictures of or-
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority gans and structures inside the body.
governing board, said at Thursday’s SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos In many cases, MRI gives different
event. “For the success of any proj- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new MRI unit at the Cherokee Indian Hos- information about structures in the
ect, you have to have teamwork and pital on Thursday, Feb. 28. Shown (left-right) are Casey Cooper, Cherokee Indian Hos- body than can be seen with an x-ray,
with the teamwork you have to have pital CEO; Carmaleta Monteith, CIHA governing board; and Brooks Robinson, ultrasound, or computed tomogra-
supporting leadership, you have to Harrah’s Cherokee senior vice president and general manager. phy (CT) scan.”
have the available resources, and
you also have to have a committed,
dedicated team in order to pull it off.” Hospital CEO, said the history of the
Dr. Michael Toedt, executive di- project had a very simple start. “The
rector of clinical services at Chero- Chief (Michell Hicks) said to me, ‘I
kee Indian Hospital, commented, think we need MRI.’”
“Yesterday, we had our employee He said he told Chief Hicks,
forum, as we do every quarter, and “Chief, we’re pretty small. We’re a
we communicated with our employ- small, rural hospital and having that
ees about a path to being world- kind of fixed capacity at a small,
class. This is certainly one of those rural hospital is just unheard of, and
steps. Having the technology here I’m not really sure we could make
that is going to be available in our the business case to sustain MRI in
community so that patients don’t this community. He said ‘well, the
have to travel so far away to get this community wants it. We’ll figure
degree of really high-quality diag- out a way to deal with the operating
nostic equipment really is going to expense so get ready.’”
increase the level of care that we Cooper thanked tribal leader-
have.” ship, sponsors including Harrah’s
Dr. Toedt continued, “The MRI is Cherokee Casino Resort and the MRI
going to help us diagnose diseases implementation team. “Without
accurately and in a timely manner.” that level of support, a small, rural
He said the MRI will be able to hospital would never have this level
diagnoses spinal conditions, brain of technology…so, we are very fortu-
conditions, muscular/skeletal prob- nate.”
lems, and various forms of cancers. Cooper also thanked the radiol- Cherokee Indian Hospital radiology staff members Enid Price and Kimberly Middleton
Casey Cooper, Cherokee Indian ogy staff at the Hospital including recently completed training to operate the new MRI machine at the hospital.
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BASKETBALL
Lady Braves win Sectional Championship
Mintz prepares to inbound the ball to
Kendall Toineeta during Friday’s game.
1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb.
27. The Lady Braves outscored Blue
Ridge 52-15 in the first half en route
to a 88-37 win.
Kendall Toineeta led the Lady
Photos by Bear Allison Braves with 25 points in a game
Cherokee’s Avery Mintz (left) dribbles up court in a playoff game on Friday, March 1 in which the Lady Braves beat Hiwassee Dam which saw 12 Cherokee players scor-
67-55 to capture their third straight Sectional Championship. ing points. Other Cherokee scorers
included: Deija Burgess 5, Brianna
Jumper 2, Le Le Lossiah 3, Kaycee
T
he Lady Braves (27-2) won the Ashley Crisp 1, Tori Golden 6, take a commanding 52-22 lead into Lossiah 2, Alexis Maney 6, Avery
Western 1A Sectional basket- Kendall Haney 25, Morgan Helton 5, the locker room. Cherokee outscored Mintz 17, Angel Saine 3, Miranda
ball championship by defeating Alex Lovingood 11 and Haylie Shope Murphy 32-28 in the second half to Smith 4, Bree Stamper 13, Jordyn
Hiwassee Dam 67-55 on Friday, 7. take the 34 point win. Thompson 3 and Peri Wildcat 5.
March 1. Alexis Maney scored 26 Following are results from Other Lady Braves scorers in- Blue Ridge scorers included:
points to lead Cherokee to its third Cherokee’s first two games in the cluded: Deija Burgess 3, Brianna Natasha Bumgarner 2, Darby Hick-
straight Sectional Championship. state tournament: Jumper 6, Le Le Lossiah 6, Alexis man 12, Destiney Knope 4, Kaylee
The Lady Braves outscored Hi- 1st Round Maney 7, Miranda Smith 9, Bree O’Dwyer 5, Venus Ramirez 3, Diane
wassee Dam 19-12 in the first period Cherokee 84 Murphy 50 Stamper 3, Jordyn Thompson 3, Ramirez 4, Carleigh Stewart 2 and
and led 30-28 at the half. Cherokee The Lady Braves continued their Kendall Toineeta 18 and Sabrina Samantha Zarnick 5.
kept the pressure up in the second dominance over Smoky Mountain Wooten 7. BOYS
half outscoring Hiwassee Dam 37- Conference opponents with a 84-50 Murphy scorers included: Han- The Cherokee Braves varsity bas-
27 to take the win and advance to win over Murphy in the first round nah Carson 8, Kendra Henry 8, Dar- ketball team ended their season with
the regional round of the state play- of the 1A state playoffs on Monday, ian Jones 2, Katie Moss 11, Sarah a 76-54 loss to Murphy in the first
offs. Feb. 25. Nicely 8, Hannah Setzer 6, Etia Sut- round of the 1A state playoffs on
Other Cherokee scorers in- Avery Mintz led Cherokee with ton 2 and Amy Trull 5. Monday, Feb. 25. Stats were un-
cluded: Brianna Jumper 2, Le Le 22 points. 2nd Round available for this game.
Lossiah 2, Avery Mintz 18 and The Lady Braves outscored the Cherokee 88 Blue Ridge 37 - ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT
Kendall Toineeta 19. Lady Bulldogs 23-9 in the first period Cherokee dismantled Blue Ridge
Hiwassee Dam scorers included: and 29-13 in the second period to (12-15) in the second round of the
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Two groups claiming Cherokee heritage
seeking state recognition in Virginia
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
kee tribes, which was formed in Oc-
tober 2011 to protect Cherokee cul-
Councilwoman Watts wrote in a
letter to Sen. Newman, “I am op- “We have just
ture and heritage. The Cherokee posed to the recognition of any
as much right
T
wo groups in Virginia that Nation has compiled a list of over group posing as one of the three fed-
claim Cherokee heritage are 200 tribes, including both the Ap- erally-recognized Cherokee Tribal
seeking state-recognition in
that state’s General Assembly. The
palachian Cherokee Nation and the
United Cherokee Indian Tribe of Vir-
Nations which includes the Cherokee
Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee to our heritage
Appalachian Cherokee Nation of ginia, that it considers fabricated Indians and United Keetoowah Band
Virginia and the United Cherokee In-
dian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., aka Buf-
groups claiming Cherokee heritage.
“So, we must all be ready and
of Cherokee Indians.”
“Cherokee history is clear,”
as anyone
falo Ridge Band of Cherokee, are
seeking recognition through Virginia
working together to inform and edu-
cate other states on who the real sov-
Councilwoman Watts wrote. “Only
these three federally-recognized else.”
Senate Joint Resolution No. 300 (SJR ereign governments of the Cherokee Tribal Nations should exist, today. I - Marshall “Lone Wolf” Couch,
300). people are today being the Eastern am a citizen of a nation, and not a principal chief of the
The resolution states it “does not Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee member of a club. The identity and Appalachian Cherokee Nation
address the question of whether the Nation and United Keetoowah cultural theft of our people contin-
tribes have been continuously in ex- Band,” said Councilwoman Watts. ues with groups such as these trying
istence since 1776” and it “does not Without the Eastern Band’s support, to make governments out of affinity Indians or the Cherokee Nation “to
confirm, confer, or address in any our success in Virginia, Tennessee groups.” see first-hand the Tribal elders and
manner any issues of sovereignty.” and elsewhere on this issue would She invited Sen. Newman to visit youth who would be affected by the
SJR300 incorporates SJR326, not be possible.” with the Eastern Band of Cherokee decisions of the State of Virginia.”
introduced by State Sen. Kenneth
Alexander (D-Norfolk), and SJR 354,
introduced by State Sen. Stephen
Newman (R-Lynchburn), into one
joint resolution. SJR300 was agreed
to in the Senate by a voice vote on
Tuesday, Feb. 5. It was placed on the
House calendar on Monday, Feb. 11
and referred to the House Committee
on Rules the same day. SJR300 was
tabled in the Committee on Rules by
a voice vote on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Cherokee Nation Councilwoman
(Seat 2) Cara Cowan Watts is a long-
time opponent of the state recogni-
tion of tribes especially when they
claim Cherokee heritage. “Our
grassroots partnership between the
Eastern Band Council and I, along
with several local friends in Virginia,
was successful in getting the Virginia
Legislature to table the recognition
of two groups claiming to be Chero-
kee Tribes. Although we were suc-
cessful with this Legislature, we must
assume they will continue to try and
raise this issue.”
Councilwoman Watts is a mem-
ber of the Cherokee Identity Protec-
tion Committee, a joint venture of
the three federally recognized Chero-
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“...we must all be ready and working together to
inform and educate other states on who the real
sovereign governments of the Cherokee people are
today being the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,
Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band...”
- Cherokee Nation Councilwoman Cara Cowan Watts
The Appalachian Cherokee Na- Council. “We are Cherokee people. I
tion, based in Winchester, Va., has was raised up in the way, and even as
230 members according to Jim “Sil- a child I knew who I was. We con-
ver Fox” Dillard who serves as the tinue to walk in the way, and I have
group’s Head Warrior and Sheriff. raised my children up that way so
He related that there are two, possi- they can continue on when I am no
bly three, people in their group that longer here.”
speak the Cherokee language flu- She added that it’s really sad
ently. “when you’re ridiculed and being
“Our Cherokee people, they are told what you’re not when you know
a proud people,” said Marshall “Lone what you are”.
Wolf ” Couch, the group’s principal “Indians should come together,
chief. “We don’t give anybody any and we should come together as one
trouble, and I don’t understand why and be there to help each other, not
everybody is asking us questions.” be against each other.”
When asked if his group has Rosalee “Sacred Sparrow”
ever had contact or dealings with Evans, the group’s genealogist and a
any of the three federally recognized member of the Council, commented,
Cherokee tribes, Couch said, “Why “We don’t want any money. We’re
would we have any dealings with not into that stuff. We just want to 3/14
them? They always call us be recognized. Say that the Chero-
wannabes. I have Indian blood. I kee are here in Virginia. That’s all
don’t care what they call me.” we ask. State recognize us like the
Couch claims to be a direct de- other tribes.”
scendant of Aaron Brock, Sr., aka She went on to say, “We’re all
Ugvwiyuhi Totsu’hwa, an 18th cen- Cherokee. We’re getting the same
tury Cherokee commonly known as treatment from our own. Indians
Chief Red Bird. against Indians, that’ sad, sad, sad.”
“We have just as much right to Evans said the other state recog-
our heritage as anyone else,” said nized tribes in Virginia say there
Couch. “It is time that the State of aren’t any Cherokee tribes in Vir-
Virginia stands up and recognizes ginia. “But, we’re here. We are here,
us.” and they treat us like we’re dirt be-
To become a member of the Ap- cause they’re trying to say Cherokee
palachian Cherokee, a person must is non-existent in Virginia, and that’s
first arrange a preliminary interview not true.”
with Couch and then submit an ap- For more information on the
plication, complete with family tree, Appalachian Cherokee Nation, visit
along with a $25 fee. www.appalachiancherokeenation.n
“It seems all of the other tribes et.
are coming up against us because The United Cherokee Tribe of
we’re going for state recognition,” Virginia did not respond to the One
said Audrey “Whispering Wind” Dil- Feather’s request for comment on
lard, the group’s Vice Chief who also this issue.
serves as the Head Woman for the
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WRESTLING
McCoy wins State Championship
S
pencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal
member from Robbinsville High
School, became the first sopho-
more in Smoky Mountain Confer-
ence history to win a state wrestling
title. He won the 195lb. champi-
onship at the 1A state wrestling
tournament held at the Greensboro
Coliseum on March 1-2.
McCoy (43-4) beat Tyler Hudson
(Dixon) 3-1 in overtime in the finals
to take the championship. In the
first round, McCoy pinned Curtis
Brown (Chatham Central) at 3:33,
and in the second round he beat
Cody Gaskill (East Surry) 6-2.
Cherokee sent two wrestlers to
the state tournament including Tavi
Rivera and Levi Swearengin. Rivera
(39-2) took second place in the
160lb division. He started his tour-
nament with by pinning Kaleb Smith
(Rosewood) at 3:24 and by pinning
Connor Hough (Pamlico County) at
1:02. Rivera lost the final to Bryan
Wallace (Hendersonville) 10-5.
Swearengin (43-10) went 1-2 in Photo by Anthony Swearengin
the 126lb. tournament with a pin on EBCI tribal member Spencer McCoy, Robbinsville, celebrates moments after winning the 195lb. division state wrestling champi-
Darrell Taylor (North Rowan) and a onship in Greensboro on Saturday, March 2. McCoy is also shown at bottom left in his championship t-shirt.
technical fall (16-1) loss to eventual
state champion Nick Quillen (Rose-
wood) and a 8-2 loss to Jake St. Ger-
main (West Wilkes).
Jacob Wildcatt (18-8), an EBCI
tribal member from Swain County
High School, went 1-2 in the 285lb.
tournament with a pin on Casey
Canterbury (Chatham Central), a
loss by pin to Justin Brown (Ayden-
Grifton), and a 6-5 loss to Dakota
Bell (North Wilkes).
Nathan Craig (43-15), an EBCI
tribal member from Robbinsville
High, went 2-2 and took fourth place McCoy, Rivera, Swearengin,
in the 170lb. tournament. He lost Craig and Wildcatt all won first place
his first match 5-0 to Brandon in their weight divisions at the
Rabon (North Rowan) and then Smoky Mountain Conference tour-
bounced back with a 4-3 win over nament. McCoy and Rivera took
Seth Schoonover (Dixon). Craig then first place at the 1A West Regional
defeated Luke Johnson (North tournament, Craig took third place,
Wilkes) 4-3 to advance to the conso- and Swearengin and Wildcatt both Photo by Anthony Swearengin
lation final where he barely lost to took fourth place. Cherokee’s Tavi Rivera took second place in the 160lb. division. Here, he wrestles
Rabon 2-1. - ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT Bryan Wallace, Hendersonville, in the state final.
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VAWA passes House, now onto President
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. taken this long,” Sen. Patrick Leahy justice with the same level of impar- “With this authority,
ONE FEATHER STAFF (D-Vt.) said in a statement. “Still, at tiality that any defendant is afforded comes a serious
a time when we face gridlock and in state and federal courts. We have
A
lmost 40 percent of American stonewalling on even the most com- strong tribal courts systems that pro- responsibility and tribal
Indian women will be a victim pelling issues, I am glad to see that tect public safety. The law respects courts will administer
of violence from an intimate we could find a way to cut through tribal sovereignty, and also requires
partner during their lifetime accord- all of that to help victims of vio- that our courts respect the due justice with the same
ing to the CDC. And, according to lence.” process rights of all defendants.” level of impartiality...”
the 2010 Census, almost 60 percent President Obama released a Painttown Rep. Terri Henry, who
of American Indian women are mar- statement stating his positive posi- also serves as the co-chair of the - NCAI president Jefferson Keel
ried to a non-Indian partner. tion on the legislation. “Over more NCAI Task Force on Violence
Until now, tribal courts had no than two decades, this law has saved Against Women, said, “There were
jurisdiction over non-Indians who countless lives and transformed the at least five things that came to- gation for all their support to make
commit domestic violence crimes way we treat victims of abuse. gether: an enormous grassroots ef- this important legislation a reality."
against American Indian women. A Today’s vote will go even further by fort from Indian Country; the Assistant Secretary – Indian Af-
piece of legislation heading to Presi- continuing to reduce domestic vio- coalition of the National Task Force fairs Kevin K. Washburn said in a
dent Obama’s desk will change that. lence, improving how we treat vic- to End Domestic Violence; statistics statement, “American Indian women
The House passed the Leahy- tims of rape, and extending so we could finally show the prob- experience among the highest do-
Crapo Senate version of the Violence protections to Native American lem; steadfast leadership from the mestic violence victimization rates in
Against Women Reauthorization women and members of the LGBT Department of Justice; and incredi- the country and more than half of
Act (VAWA) by a vote of 286-138 on community.” ble support from so many members all married Indian women have non-
Thursday, Feb. 28. NCAI president Jefferson Keel of Congress; both Republicans and Indian husbands. This legislation
“We made the Violence Against said in a statement, “With this au- Democrats. provides tools to tribal governments
Women Act our top priority this thority, comes a serious responsibil- Principal Chief Michell Hicks to address the problem of domestic
Congress, but it should not have ity and tribal courts will administer said, "The Violence Against Women violence much more completely on
Act re-affirms tribal sovereignty by Indian reservations.”
allowing our legal system to protect Attorney General Eric Holder
victims of domestic violence. Our spoke of the bills’ American Indian
community deserves justice whether provisions in a statement, “Congress
or not perpetrators are tribal mem- has also taken an historic step to fi-
bers. The passage of the VAWA by nally close the loophole that left
the U.S. Congress this week is an- many Native American women with-
other step in providing tribal com- out adequate protection. With this
munity autonomy in the governance bill, tribes and the federal govern-
of our Nations." ment can better work together to ad-
He continued, "I would like to dress domestic violence against
thank Rep. Tom Cole for his vote for Native American women, who expe-
this legislation and to acknowledge rience the highest rates of assault in
Mark Meadows and Patrick the United States.”
McHenry of the North Carolina dele-cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 11
EBCI first tribe to receive FEMA
disaster funds under Stafford Act
T
he Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians is the first federally rec-
ognized Tribe to receive a Presi-
dential Disaster Declaration since
the Stafford Act was amended
through the Sandy Relief Act this
past January. The amendment to the
Stafford Act allows American Indian
Tribes to apply directly to the Presi-
dent through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) with-
out application through their respec-
tive state. The EBCI worked
cooperatively with North Carolina
Emergency Management to docu-
ment damage and create its request
to FEMA for a disaster declaration.
“We did not necessarily antici-
pate being the first Tribe to receive
the declaration. But I think through
the recent disaster that we had with
all of the flooding, we’re glad that we
could set a stage for other Tribes
throughout the nation,” Principal
Chief Michell Hicks said in response
to receiving the news from FEMA.
“The unfortunate part of this is that
we have the damage. The fortunate ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather
part of this is that we are helping to Heavy rains on Jan. 14-17 resulted in flooding in parts of Cherokee, and as a result, the Tribe has been the first American Indian
set a good precedent for Tribes to tribe to receive a Presidential Disaster Declaration under the Stafford Act.
seek assistance working directly with
the President through FEMA. This
sets a real good precedent for Indian the Cherokee Indian Reservation in ment,” said Grant. “The amount of Reservation this coming week to
Country.” January from torrential rainfall. The damage initially reported is an esti- begin the final assessment work. The
The announcement that the Tribe experienced approximately $3 mate. The final assessment will be Tribe is also working very closely
EBCI received the declaration was million dollars in damage to homes more accurate and will be the basis with Richard Flores, FEMA Special
made to the Tribe’s Emergency Man- and public infrastructure according of FEMA’s assistance to the Tribe. Advisor for National Tribal Affairs to
agement Office Friday, March 1. The to Cherokee Emergency Manage- This will also enable us to apply coordinate the final assessement.
request for the declaration was made ment Manager Mollie Grant. other mitigation funding.”
by the Tribe on Valentine’s Day in re- “FEMA will come back to Chero- Grant says that FEMA has in-
sponse to damage that occurred on kee and do final damage assess- formed the EBCI it will be on the
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Tribal Court Report GAMMON, James Stephen plete treatment at Recovery Connec-
Judgment Summary for Feb. 27 14-40.62(a)(3) Simple Affray – tions Community, $200 fine, $190 Res. No. 457 – Tribe to construct a
BIRD, Holli Jeanne Guilty Plea, No Contest, 30 days jail court costs community building at the site of
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on time suspended, one year probation, the Pentecostal Church in the Wolfe-
Plea $100 fine, $190 court costs Budget Council Results town Community for $70,000 –
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on 14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – Dis- Passed
Plea missed, Settled in Mediation
– Tuesday, Feb. 12
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on 14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Res. No. 458 – Fisheries & Wildlife
Plea Guilty Plea, No Contest, 30 days jail Tabled Res. No. 369 - $2 million Management authorized to submit
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on time suspended, one year probation, from Endowment Fund #2 for Class grant application to the BIA in the
Plea $100 fine, $190 court costs III gaming facility in Cherokee Co. – amount of $70,230 to support fed-
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on Tabled eral Endangered Species Act require-
Plea LINEBERRY, Tabatha Lynn ments for the Indiana bat – Passed
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on 14-30.3 Compulsory School Atten- Tabled Res. No. 435 – Cherokee
Plea dance – Dismissed at Complainant’s Choices authorized to submit grant Res. No. 459 – Planning & Develop-
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on Request application to Cherokee Preservation ment authorized to submit grant ap-
Plea Foundation for RTCAR in the plication to DOJ for the CTAS –
14-10.60 Larceny – Guilty Plea, No PHEASANT, Tara Renee amount of $5,500 – Passed Passed
Contest, 24 hours community serv- 14-60.10 Forgery – Dismissed
ice, PJC two years, $2157.06 restitu- 14-60.30 False Pretenses – Dis- Tabled Res. No. 445 – Budget Res. No. 460 – Emergency Manage-
tion ordered missed amendment to Finance – Passed ment authorized to submit grant ap-
14-60.4 Fraudulent Use of Credit, plication to the NC SAA from the
Debit or Bank Card – Dismissed on STANDINGDEER, Michelle D. Tabled Res. No. 452 – Tribe to pur- FY13 EMPG program –
Plea 14-40.56 Assault on a Female – Dis- chase possessory interest in Paint- Amended/Passed
14-60.4 Fraudulent Use of Credit, missed town Community from Darlene Ann
Debit or Bank Card – Dismissed on 20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – Whitetree for $107,036.50 for US Res. No. 461 – Environment & Natu-
Plea Guilty Plea, No Contest, 30 days jail Hwy. 19 Reconstruction Project – ral Resources authorized to submit
14-60.4 Fraudulent Use of Credit, time suspended, one year probation, Tabled grant application to WNC Commu-
Debit or Bank Card – Dismissed on $50 fine, $190 court costs nities to support wildlife habitat en-
Plea Res. No. 454 – Donation requests – hancement activities in the amount
14-60.4 Fraudulent Use of Credit, STANDINGDEER, Shaun Passed of $59,105 – Passed
Debit or Bank Card – Dismissed on 14-10.64 Unauthorized Use of Budget amendments:
Plea Motor Vehicle – Dismissed Res. No. 455 – TCGE authorized to Res. No. 463 – Building Construc-
14-60.4 Fraudulent Use of Credit, construct Class III gaming facility tion – Passed
Debit or Bank Card – Guilty Plea, No WEST, Robin French and hotel on trust land in Cherokee Res. No. 464 – Endowment #2 –
Contest, 24 hours community serv- 14-10.60 Larceny – Guilty Plea, No County –Died Passed
ice, PJC two years, $2157.06 restitu- Contest, six months jail time sus- Res. No. 465 – Healthy Delivery –
tion ordered pended, one year probation, no con- Res. No. 456 – Tribe to purchase Old Administration – Passed
tact with victim, complete treatment Riverview Campground for Res. No. 466 – Housing Program –
DRIVER, Edward Daniel at Recovery Connections Commu- $959,450 – Tabled Passed
14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – nity, $200 fine, $190 court costs Res. No. 467 – EPA – Planning –
Guilty Plea, No Contest, 10 days jail 14-5.3 Telephone Harassment – No # given – Approval of $4.5 mil- Passed
time suspended, one year probation, Guilty Plea, No Contest, six months lion for predevelopment services for Res. No. 468 – Emergency Manage-
$50 fine, $190 court costs jail time suspended, one year proba- the Indoor Adventure Park Resort ment – Passed
tion, no contact with victim, com- project – Hold - TOP Officecherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 13
CLUB SCHEDULE for a board member. The Boys Club’s nomination or to be nominated. win the 1-A Western Sectionals
March 4-8 – Nominations accepted Bylaws provide that “If a Board If you do not have a Club mem- Tournament. The Lady Braves play
for vacant Board position Member resigns before the term ex- bership card, you may receive one North Wilkes in the Western Region-
Tuesday, March 5 – CCS early release pires, replacement will be made by free of charge at the Information als on Tuesday, March 5 at the Flem-
– 1:30 p.m. holding a special election. The Window of the Boys Club. Again, ing Gymnasium at UNC-Greensboro.
Wednesday, March 6 – Club Man- Board Member elected in this special you must have attended Cherokee A fan bus will be provided by the
agers’ Meeting – 8:30 a.m. election would serve the remainder High School or Middle School to be- Cherokee Boys Club. Call 497-9101
Sunday, March 10 – Daylight Sav- of the term until the next regular come a Club member. At the end of for more information.
ings Time Begins election.” The next regular election the nomination period, all nominees Congratulations also to Tavi
Wednesday, March 13 – BOD Resolu- will be held in August of 2014 for will be contacted to see if they are Rivera for taking second place in the
tion Deadline – 8:30 a.m. the term of Oct. 1, 2014 through willing to run in a special election to State 1-A Wrestling Tournament
Tuesday, March 19 – Health Screen Sept. 30, 2016. become a Board member to repre- this past weekend in the 160 lb. divi-
– 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Lobby) Nominations for the vacant sent the Cherokee Boys Club. A copy sion.
Wednesday, March 20 – Board of Di- Board seat will be accepted Monday, of the election rules can be obtained JOB OPPORTUNITY
rectors Meeting – 8:30 a.m. March 4 through Friday March 8 from the Boys Club. Call 497-9101 Head Parker for Unto These Hills
Thursday, March 21 – Safety Com- from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the for additional information. Shuttle Bus/Parking Service
mittee Meeting – 11:30 a.m. Boys Club Lobby. You must be a Club DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BE- See the Employment Section of this
Friday, March 29 – School Furlough member and present your member- GINS SUNDAY, MARCH 10 edition of the One Feather for more
Day ship card (anyone who attended Set your clocks forward one hour information.
IMPORTANT BOYS CLUB BOARD Cherokee High School or Middle when you go to bed on Saturday CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
INFORMATION School) to nominate candidates. night. Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday, March 16 at Birdtown
VACANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Candidates for the Board must also Sunday, March 10. Gym, Registration at 10a.m.
POSITION be Club Members (anyone who at- CONGRATULATIONS Bags Fly at 11a.m.
Due to the resignation of a tended Cherokee High School or Congratulations to the Lady Proceeds will go toward construction
Cherokee Boys Club Board of Direc- Middle School). You do not have to Braves Varsity Girls Basketball team of a new Cherokee Children’s Home
tors member, a vacancy has opened be a Boys Club employee to make a on their win over Hiwassee Dam to Call 497-5009 for more details
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Photo by Laura Hoyle/Dora Reed
Dora Reed holds mini-carnival
The Dora Reed Center held a mini-carnival on Thursday, Feb. 28 to help raise money
SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather for the student’s trip in June. Children’s art work was for sale and they also had a
Eating in the snow “teacher torture” that involved the children getting to throw pies in some of the staff’s
faces. The children also got to put make up on some of the staff, as shown in photo with
A herd of elk was spotted munching on some grass off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Sarah Beck getting a makeover, and there was also a drawing for a $100 Kmart Gift
Community on Friday, March 1. It was lightly snowing when this photo was taken. Card. The raffle took place from Feb. 4-28 with Pat Kalonaheskie winning the card.
“This was a great success and fun for everyone involved,” said Laura Hoyle, Dora Reed
lead teacher/supervisor. “Thank you to the families, children, and staff that partici-
pated.”
ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather Photo by Jeremy Wilson
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Whatcha doing?
Miss Cherokee Karyl Frankiewicz prepares to read to a group of students during an A herd of elk was spotted lazing around this past weekend on the baseball field at the old
event celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday at the Qualla Boundary Library on Friday, March Cherokee High School.
1.cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 15
senior vice president, Brooks Robin- ing one in Cherokee. Correction
son. “Constituent service is my top A person was
Prior to joining the Harrah's priority,” misidentified in a
Jacobs-Madden Cherokee team, Jacobs-Madden said Rep. photo caption enti-
spent four years in private industry Meadows. tled “CMS wrestlers
named VP of Finance accounting and one year in public “By holding place at Conference
at Harrah’s Cherokee accounting. In 1994, she graduated office hours Tournamnet: in the
from Arizona State University with a in all 17 Feb. 21 issue of the
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Re- B. S. in Accounting and is a Certified counties and One Feather. A
sort announced on Friday, March 1 Public Accountant. the Qualla wrestler was identified as John
the appointment of Adele Jacobs- An active member of her com- Boundary in Queen. It should have read Jesse
Madden as the new vice president of munity, she serves on the Governing Cherokee, Queen. He took first place in the
Finance. She joined the resort in Board for the Cherokee Indian Hospi- my staff and 106lb. division at the Smoky Moun-
1999, first as the accounting man- tal, the Accounting Advisory Board I will be able tain Conference tournament held at
ager, then as a participant in the for Western Carolina University and to better Hayesville on Friday, Feb. 8. The One
Cherokee Development Program, is treasurer for 1st United Methodist serve western North Carolinians. Feather apologizes for the error.
which focused on developing en- Church in Sylva. Constituents can set up meetings at
rolled members of the Eastern Band - Harrah’s Cherokee any of the district office locations to
of Cherokee for placement in senior receive help with anything from nav-
management positions. In 2003, she Congressman igating the federal government to as-
was promoted to the position of sistance with their Social Security
Planning & Analysis manager, and Meadows to open and Medicare. My staff and I are
then became director of finance in district office dedicated to assisting constituents
2005. whenever and wherever they need
"With our expansion complete, in Cherokee us.”
the extensive experience and proven Representative Mark Meadows Cherokee’s office will be located
track record Adele brings will only (R-NC) has announced the official in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex
help to strengthen our continued opening of 18 offices throughout the and office hours will be the fourth
growth," said general manager and 11th Congressional District includ- Tuesday of each month from 10am
– 12pm and 1-3pm.
- Congressman Meadows office16 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli
Building of healing
WCU dedicates new
Health and Human
Sciences Building to
well-being of WNC
CULLOWHEE – The diagnosis is
in and the long-term prognosis for
the condition of health care in West-
ern North Carolina is improving,
with the dedication of Western Car-
olina University’s new 160,000-
square foot Health and Human
Sciences Building.
More than 300 people ranging
from first-year nursing students to
hospital CEOs attended a dedication
ceremony Thursday, Feb. 28, to cele-
brate the new facility. The $46 mil-
lion Health and Human Sciences
Building, which opened to students
in the fall, features customized class-
rooms and seminar rooms and 21
specialized labs serving more than
1,200 undergraduates and 300
graduate students in diverse high-de-
mand, health-related programs.
The facility is the first to be con-
structed on WCU’s West Campus, WCU photos
344 acres across N.C. Highway 107 EBCI tribal elder Jerry Wolfe, who delivered a blessing in his native Cherokee language at the dedication ceremony for WCU’s new
from the main campus that were ac- Health and Human Sciences Building on Thursday, Feb. 28, chats with Brian Railsback, dean of the WCU Honors College.
quired in 2005 as part of the Millen-
nial Initiative. A comprehensive
regional economic development gest that higher education should in- Human Sciences Building will pay sionals of every kind,” Ross said.
strategy, the Millennial Initiative tensify focus on careers for gradu- untold dividends for years to come “This is an absolutely marvelous
promotes university collaboration ates, I think it is important to note throughout the western region of facility equipped with state-of-the art
with private industry and govern- that the graduates of the programs our state,” he said. classrooms and simulation labs and
ment partners to enhance hands-on offered in Western Carolina Univer- Tom Ross, president of the Uni- research labs. But we are not here
student learning and collaborative sity’s College of Health and Human versity of North Carolina system, this morning to celebrate just the ad-
research. Sciences find good, high-paying jobs said the teaching, learning and out- dition of square footage,” he said.
In remarks at Thursday’s dedica- almost immediately after graduat- reach activities that are taking place “What really matters is the long-
tion ceremony, Western Carolina ing. And those jobs are in the help- in WCU’s Health and Human Sci- term impact this building is already
Chancellor David O. Belcher thanked ing professions, which strive to ences Building are helping to meet having on Western Carolina’s ability
an array of elected officials – and the improve the health and well-being of critical – and growing – needs. to prepare students for successful ca-
taxpayers of the state of North Car- our community, our region, our “When I go around the state, reers in the health care industry, to
olina – for their ongoing support of state and our nation,” Belcher said. people in every corner of North Car- improve patient care and well-being,
the facility, envisioned as a place of “What we do in and through this olina have told us over and over that and to support health-related service
learning, collaboration and commu- facility is all about economic and improving access to health care is a and outreach to the surrounding
nity where doctors’ offices, clinics community development, and the critical challenge facing their com- community and region. It’s not so
and other health-related businesses investments which North Carolina, munities. That is particularly true in much about the facility; it’s about
and organizations will one day lo- Western Carolina University, and the western part of our state, where the lives that will be transformed
cate. philanthropic individuals and corpo- there is a real and growing need for here.”
“In an era in which many sug- rations have made in this Health and more qualified health care profes- In addition to architectural ele-cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 17
ments that foster interdisciplinary Highlands/Cashiers, Comprehensive
collaboration among faculty and Pain Consultants of the Carolinas,
students in various health-related Jackson County Department of
academic disciplines, the facility also Health, Mountain Area Health Edu-
was built with energy-efficient fea- cation Center, MedWest Harris, Med-
tures that qualify it for certification West Haywood, Mission Hospital,
at the silver level in LEED, or Leader- Mountain Care Urology, Mountain
ship in Energy and Environmental Regional Cancer Center, Murphy
Design, from the U.S. Green Building Medical and Vecinos.
Council. The building was nestled Speakers at the “sneak peek,” in
into a hillside with as small a foot- addition to Belcher and Huff, were
print as possible as part of a con- Steve Heatherly, CEO of MedWest
certed effort to make it as Harris; Kathleen Culhane Guyette,
environmentally sensitive as possi- senior vice president of patient
ble, said Joan MacNeill, chair of health care services at Mission
WCU’s Board of Trustees. Health System; Casey Cooper, CEO of
“We have such a massive sense Cherokee Indian Hospital; and Lau-
of pride and accomplishment today ren Garland, a senior nursing major.
in the innovative design of this build- Casey Cooper, Cherokee Indian Hospital CEO, was among the speakers at a special Although WCU’s previous nurs-
ing, a design that not only creates a sneak peak open house for members of the WNC medical community on Wednesday, ing graduates studied in cramped
state-of-the-art learning environ- Feb. 27. quarters without the high-tech labs
ment, but also respects the sur- and equipment offered by the new
rounding environment,” MacNeill chor building of this millennial cam- in the Speech and Hearing Clinic at Health and Human Sciences Build-
said. pus.” low or no cost; and is home to a so- ing, over the years they still have
“On a personal note, having Before sending visitors through cial skills group for children with earned high pass rates on licensure
studied nursing back in the days of the new building to see demonstra- autism. exams and gone on to successful ca-
Florence Nightingale, I can tell you tions in physical therapy, athletic “As you walk throughout this reers in the health care field, Garland
that if Florence were here today, she training, human movement and building and find yourself in awe said. “I can only imagine what the
would look around and think she nursing simulation labs, and in clini- over the lifelike simulators that can future holds for graduates of the
had been beamed aboard the Star- cal spaces currently under develop- moan and groan with the best of us, nursing program because of the ad-
ship Enterprise,” she said. “It is ment such as the balance and fall as you marvel over the state-of-the- vantages offered by this new build-
amazing.” prevention clinic, Marie Huff, in- art technology and equipment in the ing,” she said.
The new Health and Human Sci- terim dean of the College of Health labs, as you enjoy your stroll through The building brings under one
ences Building will play an impor- and Human Sciences, asked them to our beautiful clinical spaces, take roof students and faculty from disci-
tant role in establishing Western think about the impact the facility is just a moment to consider what this plines including nursing, physical
North Carolina as a leader in im- having on the surrounding commu- building means for our students, and therapy, communication sciences
proving the quality of health care in nity. ultimately for our community,” Huff and disorders, social work, athletic
the state, N.C. Rep. Joe Sam Queen For example, the building fea- said. training, emergency medical care,
said. tures the only contained insect lab in In addition to the dedication, a environmental health, nutrition and
“This is the first rung on the lad- the region, where researchers are sneak peek open house was held for dietetics, and recreational therapy. It
der of a new day of leadership in studying how to eradicate mosquito- about 100 members of the WNC also has enabled WCU to bring back
health, in health care and in health borne viruses such as La Crosse en- medical community Wednesday, Feb. to campus seniors in its prelicensure
care leadership for Western North cephalitis; allows students and 27. Attendees included external nursing program who previously
Carolina,” Queen said. “Our part of faculty to guide support groups for medical and health care partners were taking classes in Asheville be-
the state will lead North Carolina in individuals in families touched by Carolina West Sports Medicine, cause of the lack of adequate in-
health, wellness and aging. It begins Alzheimer’s disease; provides space Cherokee Indian Hospital, Commu- structional facilities and equipment
here. It begins here on the first an- for more than 1,700 sessions a year nity Care Clinic of on the Cullowhee campus.18 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli
he Cherokee Community Wellness Team (CCWT) led a “Be good to a healthier place to live, work, and play. Their vision is Duyukdv, the true way,
T
your Heart” Cooking Demo at Cherokee Food Lion on Monday, Feb. being true to self, family, community & tribe through spiritual, cultural, men-
18. Shoppers enjoyed dark chocolate-covered strawberries and dark tal, and physical wellbeing for all generations.
chocolate-covered walnuts. Participants received a free recipe packet, Food Lion is working to provide more healthy options to the people of Chero-
health information, and had a chance to win a one of two free fruit kee to help people manage their weight, diabetes, blood pressure, and choles-
baskets donated by Cherokee Food Lion. terol. Look for new healthy options at Cherokee Food Lion and for the next
At the Healthy Heart Cooking Demo, Rose James, RN with Cherokee Cherokee Community Wellness Team Cooking Demo on Monday, March 18
Choices, talked to community members about the heart healthy effects of from 4-6pm featuring National Nutrition Month with Registered Dietitians
strawberries, walnuts, and dark Chocolate. Nilofer Couture from the Cherokee Indian Hospital & Robin Callahan from
Cherokee Choices.
Strawberries Info: Robin Callahan, RD,LDN,MHS 554-6785, 828-342-3010, or ro-
Our vitality depends on having a healthy skeleton and heart. There are bibail@nc-cherokee.com
various ways to build and maintain a healthy skeletal and cardiovascular - Cherokee Community Wellness Team
system; diet and exercise are paramount! But, a small amount of the essen-
tial nutrient manganese each day is important for good health. Manganese See next page for a
can also help build strong bones and benefit your heart, blood, and blood ves-
recipe for chocolate and One cup of strawberries
sels.
One cup of strawberries contains 21 percent of RDA of manganese, strawberries! contains 21 percent of
which in addition to offering life support to your bones and preventing car- RDA of manganese and
diovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension, can help fight
the battle against free radicals. It doesn’t hurt that you’re also adding more
136 percent of RDA of
than 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C! Vitamin C.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate may have a positive effect on blood pressure. In 2009, the
"European Heart Journal" reported lower blood pressures and consequently
a 51 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease in subjects who ate
flavanol-rich chocolate. While a small amount of dark choco-
late may be a nutritious addition to your diet, exercise and a
diet of fruits and vegetables will complement that healthy
lifestyle. High blood pressure can increase cardiovascular
risk.
Cacao trees produce fruit-like pods containing cocoa
beans which are collected, fermented and roasted to de-
velop a rich flavor. The beans are ground into a low-fat
cocoa powder referred to as cocoa solids. Chocolate's
health benefits are derived from the cocoa solids, which
are high in anti-oxidant polyphenols. Not all chocolates
have the same amount of cocoa solids. Dark chocolate has
more cocoa solids than milk chocolate. Look for a high per-
centage of cocoa solids, from 35 percent to 85 percent.
Walnuts
A new study published in the current issue of the Journal of Nutrition
shows that walnuts have a similar beneficial effect on cholesterol levels and
C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker that is strongly associated
with atherosclerosis and heart disease.
Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid sim-
ilar to those found in heart-smart fish, such as salmon. Alpha-linolenic acid
has a number of heart-healthy effects, independent of its cholesterol-lower-
ing effects. It has been shown in previous studies to reduce the risk of sudden
death from dangerous abnormal heart rhythms.
Each month, the CCWT leads a cooking demo sponsored by Cherokee
Food Lion to promote healthy living by introducing community members to
healthy foods, recipes, and health information. The CCWT is comprised of
community members and health representatives working to make Cherokeecherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 19 Chocolate Strawberries Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ready in: 1 hour, 10 minutes Servings: 15 Ingredients 5 oz. dark chocolate, chopped 1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves Directions In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double broiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate about three-quarters of the way to the stem. Place, stem side down, on a wire rack and chill in re- frigerator until hardened.
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EBCI Health & Medical briefs administrative leave pending supervisor’s ap- Lynn Welch Community Rooms. Tribal employees
proval. receive 30 minutes of administrative leave pend-
Classes include a free healthy lunch; physical ing supervisor’s approval.
No breakfast today? activity; and interactive learning on nutrition, fit- A kid’s workout will be held before class from
Some of us try to skip breakfast and skip the calo- ness, and stress management. Each participant 3:30-4:45pm and will include relay games, swim-
ries. This isn’t going to help anybody lose weight. will have a lifestyle coach to offer ongoing support ming, yoga, active scavenger hunt, Cherokee aero-
It is more likely to feel tired and weak if breakfast on their journey towards a healthy lifestyle. bics, Wii dance, and body strengthening. Classes
is skipped. It is also to make poor food choices at Requirements: include a free healthy supper; physical activity;
other meals. People complain that eating break- • Have a body mass index of 25 or higher, indi- and interactive learning on nutrition, fitness, and
fast makes them hungry a few hours after eating cating overweight or obese, plus two of the follow- stress management; and crafts.
breakfast. This is normal. This means the body’s ing: A lifestyle coach will be available to support
metabolism is working and the calories are being - Cherokee or other minority race or ethnicity each family on their journey towards a healthy
used and more nutrition is needed! Breakfast does- - First degree relative with diabetes lifestyle.
n’t have to be a big meal, keep it simple: Banana - Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, gestational dia- Requirements:
(or any fruit of your choice), toast and juice, bowl betes, or polycystic ovarian syndrome • Family with a child age 8 or older
of cereal, or yogurt with granola, etc. - Pre-diabetes • One family member which is overweight (kids
- Kimberly Lambert, EBCI WIC program - Diagnosis of high blood pressure at 85th percentile) and has two or more risk fac-
nutritionist - Triglycerides over 250 mg/dL tors for type 2 diabetes or that is obese (kids at
- HDL cholesterol less than 35 mg/dL 95th percentile) and has one or more risk factors
Cherokee Lifestyle You must be committed to attending a minimum including:
of eight out of 10 classes. This is sponsored by - Cherokee or other minority race or ethnicity
Balance program Cherokee Choices. Info: Robin Callahan, RD, - First degree relative with diabetes
The Cherokee Lifestyle Balance is a diabetes MHS, LDN 554-6785, (828) 342-3010, ro- - Diagnosis of high blood pressure, pre-dia-
prevention program providing a fun way to learn bibail@nc-cherokee.com or Rose James, RN 554- betes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or
how to eat healthy, manage stress and increase 6787, (828) 342-9412, polycystic ovarian syndrome
physical activity for a lifetime. The program is rosejame@nc-cherokee.com - High triglycerides or low HDL cholesterol
based on the national Diabetes Prevention Pro- - Cherokee Choices - Acanthosis Nigricans (dark thickening of skin
gram, proven to decrease the risk of type 2 dia- often seen on back of neck)
betes by 58 percent. The program was modified Cherokee Lifestyle Balance Child and family member must be committed to
with emphasis on Cherokee culture and fun, inter- attending a minimum of eight out of 10 classes.
active learning. Family Program Info: Robin Callahan, RD, LHN, MHS 554-6785,
Free group classes, held every Monday from The Cherokee Lifestyle Balance program is robibail@nc-cherokee.com or Keahana Lambert-
12-1:15pm for 10 weeks, are starting Monday, also holding a program for families. Free group Sluder 554-6193, keahlamb@nc-cherokee.com
March 18 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Community classes, held every Tuesday from 4:15-5:30pm for This is sponsored by Cherokee Choices
Rooms. Tribal employees receive 45 minutes of 10 weeks, are starting March 19 in the Ginger - Cherokee ChoicesYou can also read
