Frieda Huskey (front in orange), EBCI Events and Fairgrounds supervisor, prepares to draw for the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Food Booths on Monday, Aug. 24. (ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather)

The 2015 Food Booth Drawing winners for the Cherokee Indian Fair are as follows:

Melisha’s Delicious

Jay Huskey’s Food Booth

Wildcat’s

Mommy-Doo’s

Nikki’s Frybread

The Wrecking Crew Café

Reed’s Frybread

Calhoun’s Frybread

Nana’s Kitchen

Soco Diner

Welch’s

The drawing was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall on Monday, Aug. 24 at 5:30 pm.

– Robert Jumper, One Feather editor

Francis Jansen (front in pink), sculptor of the Transformation Through Forgiveness statue, speaks at a send-off event for the piece which will soon be moved to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. (ROBERT JUMPER/One Feather)

By ROBERT JUMPER

ONE FEATHER EDITOR

During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla. The ceremony started shortly after 10am with the Cherokee Junior ROTC posting colors for the event, followed by Cherokee songs performed by the New Kituwah Academy School Singers.

Phyllis Ashenfelter, on behalf of the Principal Chief and Principal Vice Chief, welcomed approximately 40 guests to the farewell event for the sculpture. Bo Taylor, executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, offered a song in honor of the occasion as he had all in attendance stand and face east. Driver Pheasant shared a Cherokee legend during the ceremony.

Mary Jane Letts provided a history of how the sculpture came to Cherokee. The “Transformation through Forgiveness” was originally planned to be moved to different tribal locations annually. Letts saw it in Oklahoma and was so inspired by it that she felt it must come to Cherokee. At the time, the sculptor had made arrangements for it to be displayed in Canada, but for some reason the Canada showing was cancelled. This led to an opportunity to move the sculpture to Cherokee in 2002.

Lianna Costantino, chairperson of the Healing and Wellness Coalition, shared her personal testimony concerning the “Journey to forgiveness and Healing” following the route of the “Trail of Tears” in 2012. She spoke of generational grief and trauma.

Costantino commented, “To choose not to forgive, once you have been made aware that it is a choice, is detrimental to your wellbeing.” She shared that the sculpture has been very inspirational to her. She said that seeing it on a regular basis helped her to understand that “the Creator was trying to tell her something”.

Francis Jansen, the sculptor of “Transformation through Forgiveness”, spoke to the crowd. She referred to the sculpture as a “monument”.

She shared her personal experience with grief and abuse. Jansen also spoke of everyone’s life journey and where it leads individuals and talked of being taught to fear in her life and her journey of transformation was to overcome the fear that was instilled in her at an early age. Later, Jansen said she began to have “visions in stone” of Native American faces.

She said, “Transformation through Forgiveness is a call to all human kind for the reconciliation of man’s inhumanity to man”.

The Director of Government Relations for Northeastern State University Jerry Cook explained that a special area had been prepared for the sculpture at the university in Tahlequah and that the plan is now for it to be placed there permanently. He stated that he will be taking some of the Eastern Band Cherokee spirit back to Oklahoma with the sculpture.

Rich Panther closed out the speakers for the ceremony. He is with the Healing and Wellness Coalition. He said that the monument has been very inspirational to him personally. The theme of transformation through forgiveness is common to many people. Panther said we are challenged to move through the pain to a place of healing. We are here to live a better life and many times that better life starts with forgiveness.

By NSE JUSTICE UFFORT

“Super Strength James Saves the Day” is a short story by EBCI tribal member Nse Justice Uffort. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)

The Creeper tries to steal the Cherokee per cap from the bank.  Whoever said “no” to his theft would die when he stole the per cap from the bank.  He blew up the Cherokee bank on the reservation.

Yet, The Creeper didn’t know that there was a Cherokee super hero named Super Strength James.  Super Strength James had super strength and x-ray vision in his pretty blue eyes.  He also had an afro because Cherokee people come in all different colors and don’t always look the same.  Mind control is another super power that Super Strength James has as the first Cherokee super hero.

So, he knew that the Cherokee people were in trouble.  Then, Super Strength James and Cyborg were looking around Oklahoma.  Then, he saw the bank on the rez.  Super Strength James and Cyborg said, “What has happened here?”

The other Cherokees ran up to him and said, “The Creeper has done this!”

Then, Super Strength James said, “I thought I got him locked up for good?”

“No,” the Cherokee guys said, “He broke out!”

Super Strength James turned to Cyborg and said, “He doesn’t bail out on jail on my watch.”

So, then he went to his apartment.  Super Strength James kicks The Creeper’s face LIKE A BOSSSS! Then, he said, “Creeper, it’s you!  I thought you were locked up!”

Then, The Creeper said, “I broke out.”

They fought it out.  Then, The Creeper brought out Super Strength James’ weakness of not being able to endure too much shine.  Super Strength James brought out his weakness of not being able to face took much handsomeness.  Suddenly, he had cracks all over his body and The Creeper blew up!

Super Strength James and Cyborg save the day!

They gave the Cherokee survivors and the employees of the bank money so they can make a new one and all the Cherokee per cap will be safe! The end.

Uffort, age 8, is an EBCI tribal member living in Cherokee, and he also has Nigerian heritage. 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Friday, Sept. 18 that Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger. Prior to this position, Kloster was the Tennessee District Ranger, as well as serving as interim Chief Ranger during several temporary assignments totaling 27 months. Kloster succeeds Clayton Jordan who was recently selected as Smokies Deputy Superintendent in April.

Steve Kloster has been selected as the new Chief Ranger for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (NPS photo)

As Chief Ranger, Kloster will oversee up to 75 people in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division who perform law enforcement duties, emergency medical services, search and rescue operations, campground fee collection, dispatching, and backcountry operations. Kloster brings a wealth of experience to the position after serving in the Smokies since 1988 as a Park Ranger, Backcountry Ranger, and Cosby Area Supervisor at diverse park locations including Abrams Creek, Greenbrier, Cosby, and the Little River District.

“Steve’s broad field experience, extensive institutional knowledge of the park, strong community partner ties, and demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues across divisional lines makes him a great asset to both the Resource and Visitor Protection Division and the management team,” said Superintendent Cash.

Prior to working at the Smokies, Kloster was a Park Ranger at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Yellowstone National Park, Shenandoah National Park,  Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Canaveral National Seashore. In addition to these park assignments, Kloster has served as the Operation Section Chief for the National Park Service Eastern Incident Management Team at commemorative special events and emergency incidents across the southeast. He has also served as the Incident Commander in major search and rescue operations in the park and while recently detailed to Congaree National Park to search for a lost family.

Kloster is a native of upstate New York and received his bachelor’s of science degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland, NY with a major in recreation education and a minor in biology. He has lived in Pittman Center since 1992 with his daughter Bethany, currently of Tallahassee, Fla. and his son, Matthew, currently of New York City.

– NPS

Louise Goings, shown working on a basket at a past Cherokee Voices Festival, has been chosen, along with her husband Butch, to receive the Community Traditions Award from the North Carolina Folklore Society. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)

CULLOWHEE –  The North Carolina Folklore Society announced the 2015 recipients of its annual awards: The Community Traditions Award, and The Brown-Hudson Award on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  The Community Traditions Award honors  organizations and groups who engage in or support folklife and traditional culture in North Carolina, and The Brown-Hudson Award recognizes persons who have in special ways contributed to the appreciation, continuation, or study of North Carolina folk traditions.

Louise Goings and her husband, George “Butch” Goings, both EBCI tribal members, will receive the Community Traditions Award.

Louise Goings is a versatile basket weaver. With the guidance of her mother, Emma Taylor, herself an award winning weaver of Cherokee baskets, Louise  started weaving baskets at the age of 10.  Her mastery of the craft has taken her to the Festival of American Folklife at the Smithsonian Institute and the Natural History Museum of the Smithsonian where she’s demonstrated her process. In the early 1960s, she was accepted as a member of the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual artisan guild. In 1992, she and her husband George were invited to Washington DC for President Clinton’s inaugural celebration of southern craft, where they were honored with other southern craftsmen and women. She’s also an active member of the community and regularly demonstrates basket making in schools, at Western Carolina University, at the Mountain Heritage Day festival, and at the Cherokee Voices Festival.

George “Butch” Goings, a talented woodcarver, was born on Owl Branch in the Yellowhill community of the Qualla boundary. As a high school student, he learned to carve animal figures in both wood and stone under the tutelage of Amanda Crowe. He works with alabaster, pipestone and soapstone, as well as walnut, cherry, buckeye and holly. He is a member of the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, has demonstrated at the North Carolina State Fair and on the PBS series The Woodwright’s Shop. George Goings also teaches woodworking classes and has served on the Qualla Arts and Crafts board of directors.

Also winning the Community Traditions Award is the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University.

Tom Belt is among those set to receive the Brown-Hudson Folklore Award.  A Cherokee language instructor at Western Carolina University and a Cherokee Nation citizen, Belt was chosen for his dedication to Cherokee language revitalization through advocacy, teaching, and grassroots organizing.

Belt believes language is integral to group identity and that it carries cultural perspective and cultural thought essential for a group to understand and express its past, present and future.  In addition to his work at the university, he also works with students at the New Kituwah Academy as well as being a member of the Cherokee Language Consortium.

Others set to receive the Brown-Hudson Folklore Award include:  Bill Crawford, a folklore researcher and genealogist from Jackson County; Roger Howell, an Appalachian-style musician from Madkson County; and Phillip E. (Ted) Coyle, WCU anthropology professor.

The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10 at the N.C. Center for the Advance of Teaching in Cullowhee.  The ceremony will take place at 2:30pm with a reception to follow.  The event is open to the public.

– North Carolina Folklore Society

Brittany Ensley (right), winner of a three-night beach trip in the Mountain Mediation Beach Raffle, is shown with her grandmother, Jane Owle, who purchased the winning ticket for her. (Mountain Mediation photo)

The Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 Mountain Mediation Beach Raffle was announced recently.  Brittany Ensley, this year’s Grand Prize Winner, will spend three nights of her choosing at Beach Colony Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Her grandmother, Tribal Court employee, Jane Owle, purchased the winning ticket for her and bought one herself.  Both Owle and her granddaughter won prizes this year.  Owle was drawn for another prize, the afternoon sailing adventure on Lake Fontana.

When asked how she felt about winning, Ensley responded, “First off, I want to thank my grandmother for this wonderful birthday present! Secondly, I want to thank the Mediation team for being such an important part of mine and my grandmother’s lives. You all are like family and we appreciate everything you all have done for us!  Thank you for this great opportunity!”

This is the 4^th year Mountain Mediation has held the fundraiser.  “We were so pleased when Brittany’s ticket was drawn,” said Lorraine Williams, executive director of the nonprofit Mediation Center. “Jane has always been a wonderful person to work with in the Clerk’s Office at Tribal Court. I couldn’t wait to tell her.”

Other raffle winners included John Riehl, of Waynesville, who won two hours of live music by a local ensemble known for their Sudanese Gamelan performances, and Attorney Rob Hensley, of Franklin, winner of a $100 gift certificate to Frog’s Leap Restaurant in Waynesville.

The $1,500 raised in this year’s raffle sales will go to support mediation services, bullying prevention efforts, and conflict resolution trainings.

Info: www.mountainmediation.org

– Mountain Mediation

(SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)

(Note: All events will be held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds unless otherwise noted.)

Tuesday, Oct. 6 (Parade Day)

9am – line-up for Parade begins

2:30pm – Parade judging

4pm – Parade starts

6pm – Opening Prayer, colors, National Anthem, Principal Chief welcome, Vice Chief welcome, Council recognition and speeches, recognition of Grand Marshals, Warriors of Anikituwah

7pm – Teen Miss Cherokee pageant

8:30pm – Tsalagi Touring Group

9pm – J. Creek Cloggers

9:30pm – Cherokee Idol

10:45pm – closing

Wednesday, Oct. 7 (Children’s Day)

10am – Gates open, wristband distribution, sign-ups begin (gum, longest hair and pet show)

10am – Archery at Unity Field

10:30am – Baby Crawling Contest

12pm – Lunch, Magic Show with Bill Grimsley

1:30pm – Corn Shucking Contest, Pet Show

2pm – Longest Hair Contest, Teen Boy and Teen Girl, Youth Boy and Youth Girl

2:30pm – Bubble Gum Contest

3pm – Youth Stickball (6-9) Big Cove vs Wolftown

4pm – Youth Stickball (10-12) Big Cove vs Wolftown

5pm – Greasy Pole Contest

5:30pm – Little Miss Cherokee pageant

7:30pm – Comedian Adrianne Chalepah

8:30pm – South 129

10pm – Gates close

Thursday, Oct. 8 (Elder’s Day)

9am – Gates open

10am – Presentation of Colors

10:45am – Alfred and Maybelle

11:30am – Lunch

12:45 – Basket drawings

1pm – Bingo

2pm – Elder’s Stories and Tales

2:30pm – The Beatles

3pm – Moonshine Creek Band

4pm – Youth Stickball (10-12) Big Cove vs Wolftown

5pm – Elder’s Stickball Big Cove vs Stoney

6pm – Men’s Stickball Big Cove vs Wolftown at Unity Field

7pm – Junior Miss Cherokee pageant

9pm – Cherokee Idol

10pm – Gates close

Friday, Oct. 9 (Veteran’s Day)

11am – Gates open, Veteran’s lunch, Cherokee Community Chorus

11:30am – Birdtown Crossing Singers

12pm – Opening Ceremony

1pm – Pfc. Charles George (Medal of Honor winner) Memorial Service

1:30pm – American Eagle Foundation

2pm – USO Troupe Liberty Bells

3pm – What is a veteran? (EBCI Royalty)

4pm – Youth Stickball (6-9) Big Cove vs Wolftown at Unity Field

5pm – Men’s Stickball Big Cove vs Hummingbirds

6pm – Mountain Faith

7pm – USO Troupe Liberty Bells

7:45pm – Closing Ceremony

8pm – Joey Allcorn

9pm – Lip Singing Finals

11pm – Gates close

Saturday, Oct. 10 (Community Day)

9:30am – Sign-ups for Archery and Blowgun contests

10am – Archery and Blowgun Contests at Unity Field

12pm – Wood Chopping Contest

12:45pm – Corn Shucking Contest

1pm – Raymond Fairchild

2pm – Lid Toss Contest, Polecat Family

2:50pm – AM Super Stars

3:30pm – Men’s Stickball Wolftown vs TBD at Unity Field

4:30pm – Youth Stickball (13-17)

5pm – Soco Creek

6pm – Tsali Manor Cloggers

6:30pm – Language Bowl

7:30pm – Meet and Greet with Erica Nichole

8pm – Erica Nichole

9:15pm – Cherokee Idol Finals

10:30pm – Pretty Legs Contest

11:30pm – Fireworks

The Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 29^th Annual Frell Owl Award.  Nominees should be those who have significantly contributed to the welfare of Cherokee children and families in ways other than those required by their employment.

A letter of nomination must include the person’s name, address, employer, nominator’s name and phone number, and a one-page narrative of the nominee’s work with Cherokee children and families.  Additional information may be included such as newspaper articles, photos, support letters, etc.  Current Cherokee Boys Club Board members are exempt from nomination.

Nomination forms may be picked up from the Cherokee Boys Club, Monday through Friday, 8am – 4:30pm.  Forms can also be e-mailed upon request. Nominations should be submitted to Jeannie Arkansas, Cherokee Boys Club, PO Box 507, Cherokee, NC 28719 or delivered to the Cherokee Boys Club at 52 Cherokee Boys Club Loop. If you have any questions, 359-5508. Please mark your nomination CONFIDENTIAL.  The deadline for receiving nominations is Friday, Nov. 6 at 12pm.

The Frell Owl Award was introduced in 1983 to recognize persons who have exemplified the character and accomplishments of the late Cherokee educator Frell Owl.  Past recipients are: John Crowe, Stella Kanott, the Crowe Family, Ray Kinsland, Pearl and John Reagan, Betty Crisp, Jerri Kinsland, Mary Chiltoskey, Dora Reed, Marie Junaluska, Sharon and David Crowe, Ernestine Walkingstick, Jody Adams, Gary Maney, Mary Sneed, Mary Mantooth, David McCoy, Glenda Crowe, Denise Ballard, David McQueen, Skooter McCoy, Johnson “Booger” Arch, Kathy Wolfe, Carmaleta Monteith, Roy Lambert, Sandy Owle, Lana Lambert and Catherine Blythe Sanders.

– Cherokee Boys Club

Per the EBCI Enrollment Office, this is a list of deceased members of the Tribe whose estate is entitled to a pro rata share of the deceased member’s per capita distribution of net gaming revenues for the period April 1, 2015 – Sept.  30, 2015 pursuant to Section 16C-5 of the Cherokee Code.

This section does not apply to deceased minors.  Distribution to the estate of a deceased member may be made only to the authorized, or court appointed, executor or administrator of the estate.  The Enrollment Office must have on file a letter or other written document from the Cherokee Court or other court appointing an executor or administrator for the estate.  Please submit in person to the Tribal Enrollment Office at 808 Acquoni Road, Ginger Lynn Welch Complex or mail to Enrollment Office, PO Box 2069, Cherokee, NC 28719.

Please report the death of an enrolled member to the Enrollment Office at 828-359-6464, 6466, 6467, 6465 or call if you have any questions.

Each person is shown with their full name, executor’s name(s), and date of death.

1. Allison, Patrick; executors – Katherine and Cole Allison; 4/14/2015
2. Armachain, Linda; 8/13/2015
3. Bigmeat, John; executor – Sherry Bigmeat; 5/18/2015
4. Bridges, Mary Smith; 8/30/2015
5. Catolster, Abel; executor – Garfield Long Jr.; 4/1/2015
6. Cooper, Winona Smith; executors James Enos and Terri Taylor; 6/3/2015
7. Cox, Wilena Crowe (Endros); 7/3/2015
8. Crowe, Charles; executor – Georganne Kaye Crowe; 7/7/2015
9. Cucumber, Everett; 9/29/2015
10. Derrick, Sharon Killian; 9/24/2015
11. Dunn, Bessie Raper; executor – Janet Crisp; 7/24/2015
12. Ensley, Betty Smith; executors – Deborah Lambert and Pamela Straughan; 5/5/2015
13. French, Francois; executor – Gloria Panther; 5/12/2015
14. Garrett, Emma Jackson; executor – Kathy F. Johnson; 4/6/2015
15. Gentry, Catherine Oocumma; executor – Libbi Swayney; 4/9/2015
16. Haigler, William; 6/3/2015
17. Hardin, Luke; 7/7/2015
18. Hill, Timothy; executor – Sandra Faye Hill; 6/9/2015
19. Hudson, Rosanne; 7/23/2015
20. Huskey, Richard; executor – Vanessa Huskey; 5/18/2015
21. Jackson, Edward; 6/30/2015
22. Joren, Keith; 5/4/205
23. Knight, Pauline; executor – Brittany Huskey; 7/20/2015
24. Littlejohn, Gary; 9/29/2015
25. Littlejohn Jr., Henry; 6/28/2015
26. Maney, James; 9/7/2015
27. Martin Sr., Bruce; 6/19/2015
28. Mejia, Sherry Owle; 9/27/2015
29. Millsaps, Blake; executor – Sheila Cox; 6/15/2015
30. Murphy, Charles; 8/14/2015
31. Murphy, John; 8/10/2015
32. Owl, Everett; 7/31/2015
33. Owle, Samuel; 7/11/2015
34. Parker, James; 5/26/2015
35. Queen Jr., Willis, executor – Heather Queen; 4/27/2015
36. Roberts, Edgar; 5/24/2015
37. Rogers, Frances Cornwell; 9/5/2015
38. Rowland, Allen; 9/28/2015
39. Sanders, Emma Blythe; 4/20/2015
40. Saunooke, Anthony; executor – Natalie Saunooke-Bivens; 6/25/2015
41. Smith, Hazel Raper; 4/25/2015
42. Smith, Phillip; executor – Lillie Smith; 7/3/2015
43. Sneed, Christian; executor – Robert Sneed; 8/23/2015
44. St. Clair, Martha C. Jackson; 5/19/2015
45. Starlin, Matthew; executor – Rodney Starlin; 4/21/2015
46. Swayney Jr., David; executor – 8/22/2015
47. Thompson, Robert Lewis; executor – Sharon A. Thompson, 7/29/2015
48. Ward, Timothy; 6/29/2015
49. Watty, Arlene Ledford; executor – McKinley E. Watty; 4/19/2015

This is a listing of new enrollee’s of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were officially enrolled between April 1, 2015 and Sept. 30, 2015 who, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY TRIBAL LAW, are eligible to receive a per capita distribution of distributable net gaming revenue for the period of April 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2015.  This list is being published according to Cherokee Code Section 16C-4.

1. Alexander, Maggie Grace
2. Anderson, Eli Daniel
3. Anderson, Izabela Ceci
4. Anderson Jr., Crate Andrew
5. Arvey, Ginger Renee
6. Autrey III, Trey Dewayne
7. Beasley, Emmett Cole
8. Beatty, Halle Kate
9. Beck, Copelyn Rose
10. Bell, Bradley Jody
11. Berky-Johnson, Kale Michael
12. Berky-Johnson, Kyan David
13. Biddix, Jayvan Taige
14. Bowen, Adriana Kaylee
15. Bowen, Kylee Addison
16. Bowers, Jasper Joseph Moon
17. Bradley, Amaye Elizabeth
18. Bradley, Tsoey Noquish
19. Bradley Jr., James Henry
20. Brady, Adelina Hame
21. Brady, Arralynn
22. Brady, Thomas Joseph
23. Burns, Lorin Brooke
24. Calhoun, Ataliana Josephine
25. Calhoun, Cheydon Ceaser
26. Calhoun, Elizabeth Ann
27. Chekelelee, Legend Ren
28. Conner, William Onyx Benjamin
29. Costa, Cosette Nyali Allison
30. Cowan, Lylla Bleu
31. Crowe, Kaia Jade
32. Crowe, Kyler U-Tsi-S-Da-Lu-Gi
33. Crowe, Liddie-Mae Reeves
34. Crowe Rivera, Chloe Rayne
35. Crowe-Darguzas, Saphira Adeline
36. Cucumber, Bentley Rayne
37. Cucumber, Konner Sha-Wa-Nu-Gi
38. Davidson, Ciara Rain
39. Degi Jr., James Nikolas
40. Driver, Lawson Jim
41. Dugan, Adelaide Jade
42. Dugan, Nova Lynn
43. Duran, River Fredrick Scott
44. Erwin, Jackson Cole
45. Garcia Armachain, Joseph
46. Garcia Armachain, Maria Mercedes
47. Gilmore, Riley Elizabeth
48. Gonzalez, Dominique Eduardo Wesley
49. Green, Easton Luke
50. Hale, Braxton Jace
51. Hampton, Arshaad Maliek
52. Hernandez, Xavier Lee
53. Herring, Harper Ava
54. Holland, James Francisco
55. Howard, Jacob Killian
56. Jackson, Alaya Natalie
57. Jenkins, U-Wa-Du-Ga-Da
58. Jones, Aiden Luke
59. Jones, Elyza Ru Semaj
60. Jones, Everleigh Loleta Ryann
61. Joren, Macy Ann
62. Juarez, Lailynn Louvel
63. Kekahbah, John Steven
64. Lambert, Lelyn River
65. Lambert, McKinley Ann
66. Lambert, Rhyder John Joseph
67. Lambert, Ryan Kason Lane
68. Ledford, Alexander William
69. Lincoln, Tehya Grace
70. Lindsey, Ryleigh Faith
71. Locust, Peyton David
72. Long, McKinley Ann
73. Lopez, Milee Danielle
74. Lopez, Zander Jacob
75. Lossiah, Ehko Shai-Adae
76. Lucas, Quinn Nicklaus
77. Mabry, Aleya Egypt
78. Mabry, Christina Marie Juanita
79. Mahan, Reichen Hisidro
80. Maldonado, Etcher Frank
81. Maney, Carlos Christopher Medeana
82. Martin, Carter Joseph-Nate
83. McCarter, Kenzy Michelle
84. Mendez-Garcilita III, Julio Cesar
85. Miller, Carter Nehemiah
86. Miller-Stephenson, Aria Jayda-Sue
87. Moore, Jessie Lillie Michelle
88. Murphy, Ameya Jean
89. Murphy, Sophia Nicole
90. Norris, Carter Isaac
91. O’Brien, Jacob Wayah
92. Owle, Piper Wren
93. Parker, Wyatt Johan
94. Pensavalle, Emma Ryan
95. Pheasant, Tobia Devon Allen
96. Phillips, Lily Opal Shay
97. Pilkington, Taygon Lee
98. Postoak, Shaelynn Arayah E-No-Li
99. Queen, Joah Rock Bearmeat
100. Ramirez, Xavier Noah
101. Rattler, Roxanna Kylan
102. Reed, Brantley Jaxon
103. Reed, Laylin Mae
104. Ricco, Gunner Hayes
105. Roach, Lewis Warren
106. Ross, Tinley Leighton
107. Sampson, Olivia Peyton
108. Sampson Jr., Coty Leon
109. Sanchez-Cortes, Isac David
110. Scalf, Megan Lashae
111. Shepherd, Donna Lee
112. Smiley, Joshua Hayden
113. Smith, Ava Lynn
114. Smith, Chelsey Jade
115. Smith, Ethan Edward Charles
116. Smith, Kelly Lane Allen
117. Smith, Kelsey Shane
118. Smith, Shayna Rena
119. Smith IV, Henry Lee
120. Soap, Ryder Daryl
121. Solis, Israel Cordero
122. Solorio Jr., Rogelio G.
123. Stamper, Cooper Reece
124. Stanberry, Paislee Grace
125. Stine, Brooke Elizabeth
126. Stine, Haley Jo
127. Stine, Madison Marie
128. Stine III, Timothy Lee
129. Strohm, Landon Isaac Eugene
130. Taylor, Aniyah Ann
131. Taylor, Boyd Gishop
132. Taylor, Marvin John
133. Thomasson, Corbin Wayne
134. Tiger, Hagan Lochlan
135. Trotter, Michael Zane
136. Trotter, Zayden Timothy
137. Vargas, Ruby Rosalee
138. Vascellaro, Giovanni Robert
139. Wahnetah-Fanjul, Jaiden Mudah
140. Walkingstick, Calayla Joy
141. Walkingstick, Caylee Ann
142. Walkingstick, Chavella Marie
143. Ward, Layla Rose
144. Watts, Jordan Tyler
145. Watty, Penelope Briella Analeese
146. Weber, Caitlin Ann
147. Weber, Laura Lynn
148. Weber, Nathan Edward
149. Weber, Shanna Nicole
150. Weber, Emily Cortes
151. Welch, Kimberly Belen Cortes
152. Welch, Woodleigh Caroline
153. West, Jayce Cayzien Adam
154. West, Krezdon Lilliana
155. Wildcat, Zayla Elizabeth
156. Woods, Parker Brian

Kim S. Lambert waves from the VOC float which took first place in the Tribal/Business Division at the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 6. (SC0TT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)

Parade – Community Division

1 – Painttown

2 – Big Cove

3 – Wolftown

Parade – Youth/Childcare Division

1 – Dora Reed Parenting Group

2 – Cherokee Youth Council

Parade – Tribal/Business Division

1 – VOC

2 – Cherokee Life/Rec.

Parade – Grand Prize

Cherokee Indian Police Department

Men’s Compound

1 – Delano Panther

2 – Jacob Crowe

3 – Drew Pruitt

Women’s Compound

1 – Kim Greene

2 – Anne Ledford

Men’s Recurve

1 – Sam Toineeta

2 – James Cabe

3 – George Pheasant

Women’s Recurve

1 – Veronica McCoy

2 – Tashina Pheasant

3 – Erica Hull

Men’s Blowgun

1 – William Swimmer

2 – Daniel Ledford

3 – Driver Pheasant

Women’s Blowgun

1 – Chris Goings

2 – Nancy Pheasant

3 – Lauren Goings

Corn Shucking

1 – Nellie Stephens

2 – Miranda Stamper

Iron-Lid Toss

1 – Miranda Stamper

2 – Nellie Stephens

Men’s Wood Chopping

1 – Kirk Lossiah

2 – Brandon Sneed

 Women’s Wood Chopping

1 – Kelly Arch

2 – Geneva Watty

Wood Chopping Relay

1 – Team Miranda Stamper

2 – Team Terry Hogner

Youth Lip Sync

1 – Christus Cedillo

2 – Lourdes Lebron

Adult Lip Sync

1 – Jayce Watty

2 – Richie Bottchenbaugh

Cherokee Idol

1 – Lori Sanders

2 – Candy Teesateskie

Pretty Legs

1 – Wahoo Cyruss

2 – I-Nita Bigmeat

The deadline to submit statements for handicapped and/or disabled EBCI tribal minors, under the age of 18, who are eligible to receive a Christmas Check is Wednesday, Nov. 25.  Eligible minors must submit a statement signed by a doctor indicating that the child is handicapped and/or disabled and a new statement must be submitted each year.

The deadline for eligible EBCI tribal members between the ages of 18 and 60 years of age, who waive their per capita check but would like to receive a Christmas check, is Wednesday, Nov. 25.  Eligible tribal members must submit a statement that has been signed by a doctor indicating that they are handicapped and/or disabled.  A new statement must be submitted each year.

Statements can be turned into the TOP Office, located beside the Council House, or faxed to (828) 497-7020 (Attn: Kelly Sampson).  Be sure to include EBCI enrollment numbers on all statements.  Info: Kelly Sampson 359-7023 or Kelly Dills  359-7024.

Senior Citizens do not have to submit anything to receive a Christmas Check.  Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who turn 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31.  Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to.

– TOP Office

Lydia L. Goings won a first place ribbon and a Best of Show ribbon for her display of white oak baskets in the Qualla Arts & Crafts contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)

Adult Division

Best Two Pieces of Wood Carvings: 1^st – Oscar Hicks, 2^nd – Donald Ray Long, 3^rd – Kenneth E. Smith

Best Display of Five Small Wood Carvings: 1^st – Virgil Glenn Crowe, 2^nd – Moses Oocumma, 3^rd – Luther George Goings

Best Three Pieces of Stone Carvings: 1^st – Bill Radford

Best Display of Three Masks: 1^st – Joshua Adams, 2^nd – Phillip D. Smith, 3^rd – Mickey Rattler

Best Hand Carved Bowl: 1^st – Stanley Tooni Jr., 2^nd – Garfield H. Long Sr.

Best Display of Two Wooden Utensils: 1^st – Stanley Tooni Jr., 2^nd – Luther George Goings, 3^rd – Garfield H. Long Sr.

Best Bow and Arrows w/two arrows: 1^st – Stan Tooni Sr., 2^nd – Stan Tooni Sr., 3^rd – Richard Saunooke

Best Pair of Ballsticks: 1^st – Jesse Benjamyn Toineeta, 2^nd – Davis Welch, 3^rd – Garfield Long Sr.

Best Mounted Arrowhead Collections: 1^st – William E. Swimmer, 2^nd Davy Mitchell Arch, 3^rd – George E. Goings

Best Woodburning, three piece: 1^st – Charles Allen Jumper

Best Woodturning, three piece: 1^st – Theodore Dewey Owle, 2^nd – Sibbald J. Lambert

Best Display of Carved Basket Handles (3): 1^st – Moses Oocumma, 2^nd – Moses Oocumma

Best Pair of Cloth Indian Dolls: 1^st – Judith W. Smith, 2^nd – Stacey Bessie Wallace, 3^rd – Loleta Sequoyah

Best Pair of Soft Sculptured Dolls: 1^st – Helen Queen Raby, 2^nd – Mildred Queen, 3^rd – Mildred Queen

Best Set of Two Cornhusk Dolls: 1^st – Polly Rattler, 2^nd – Polly Rattler, 3^rd – Polly Rattler

Best Traditional Unglazed Cherokee Pottery: 1^st – Marina Robbins, 2^nd – Mary Thompson, 3^rd – Donald Lee Swimmer

Three Pieces of Best Modern Pottery: 1^st – Tara McCoy, 2^nd – Joel Queen, 3^rd – Dakota Parker

Best Old Style Cherokee Pottery (3 pieces): 1^st – Bernandine H. George, 2^nd – Dean Reed, 3^rd – Dorine R. George

Best Miniature Pottery, four inches or less (3): 1^st – Tara McCoy, 2^nd – Dean Reed, 3^rd – Dorine R. George

Best Three Items Using Pony Beads: 1^st – Carmen Rosillo-Perez, 2^nd – Carmen Rosillo-Perez, 3^rd – Malaciah Taylor

Best Three Items Using Seed Beads: 1^st – Alyne L. Stamper, 2^nd – Wendy Wynne Logan, 3^rd – Joseph Wesley Toineeta

Best Three Items Using Hex Beads: 1^st – Joseph Wesley Toineeta, 2^nd – Wendy Wynne Logan

Best Three Items Using Cut Beads: 1^st – Kim Wildcatt, 2^nd – Stephanie Maney, 3^rd – Wendy Wynne Logan

Best Display of Three Double Woven Rivercane Baskets: 1^st – Geraldine W. Walkingstick

Best Display of Three Double Woven White Oak Baskets: 1^st – Geraldine W. Walkingstick

Best Display of Three Single Woven Rivercane Baskets: 1^st – Geraldine W. Walkingstick

Best Display of Five White Oak Baskets: 1^st – Lydia L. Goings, 2^nd – Maidena Wildcatt, 3^rd – Shirley Taylor

Best Display of Five Maple Baskets: 1^st – Eva Reed

Best Display of Five Honeysuckle Baskets: 1^st – Stacey B. Rogers, 2^nd – Pearl Wolfe

Best Display of Five Ribbed Baskets: 1^st – Dinah W. Crowe, 2^nd – Dianah Nora Crowe

Best Display of Five Pine Needle Baskets: 1^st – Dianna Brady

Best Display of Five Trays: 1^st – Jordan Michael Taylor

Best Display of Three Wall Mats: 1^st – Mary W. Thompson, 2^nd – Lauren Christian Goings, 3^rd – Keith Armachain

Best Display of Three Miniature Double Woven Rivercane Baskets: 1^st – Mary W. Thompson

Best Display of Three Miniature White Oak Baskets: 1^st – Geraldine W. Walkingstick, 2^nd – Lee A. Panther, 3^rd – Geraldine W. Walkingstick

Best Display of Three Miniature Honeysuckle Vine Baskets: 1^st – Mariah L. Wolfe, 2^nd – Violet Bernhisel, 3^rd – Mary W. Thompson

Best Display of Basket Dyes: 1^st – Charles Allen Jumper, 2^nd – Agnes D. Reed, 3^rd – Tamara Thompson

Best 18” Painting: 1^st – Joshua Adams, 2^nd – John Henry Gloyne, 3^rd – William Harris Jr.

Brian Lambert won a first place ribbon and a Best of Show ribbon for his pencil drawing of Chief Henry.

Best Ink and Pen Drawings: 1^st – John Henry Gloyne, 2^nd – Brian Aaron Lambert, 3^rd – Amanda McCoy

Best Pencil and Pastel Drawings: 1^st – Brian Aaron Lambert, 2^nd – Robert Groenwald, 3^rd – Rachel Driver

Three Best Dance Rattles: 1^st – Christy Long, 2^nd – Richard Owle, 3^rd – Richard Saunooke

Three Best Indian Flutes: 1^st – Robin Radford

Two Best Drums: 1^st – Richard Saunooke

Best Display of Three Weapons: 1^st – Richard Saunooke, 2^nd – James R. Wolfe Jr.

Three Pieces of Open Division: 1^st – Malaciah Taylor, 2^nd – James R. Wolfe Jr., 3^rd – James R. Wolfe Jr.

Memory Keepers: 1^st – Conseula B. Girty, 2^nd – Helena B. Lipsomb, 3^rd – Agnes D. Reed

Best of Show: 1^st – Mary W. Thompson, 2^nd – Brian Aaron Lambert, 3^rd – Lydia Louise Goings

Joely Queen won a first place ribbon and a Best of Show ribbon for her pottery pieces.

Young Adult Division

Two Pieces of Wood Carvings: 1^st – Xavier C. Locust, 2^nd – Aniyah Younce, 3^rd – Tristen Bottchenbaugh

Two White Oak Baskets: 1^st – Gabriel Crow, 2^nd – Moira George, 3^rd – Tierney E. Bradley

Seed Beads, Two Items: 1^st – Elijah Maney, 2^nd – Cain Ross Stamper, 3^rd – Tierra Stamper

Hex Beads, Two Items: 2^nd – Mystikal S. Armachain

Cut Beads, Two Items: 1^st – Deliah Grace Esquivel

Two Pieces of Pottery: 1^st – Joely E. Queen, 2^nd – Devy R. George, 3^rd – Xavier C. Locust

Pastel Drawing: 1^st – Kayla J. Nelson, 2^nd – Dylan West, 3^rd – Dylan West

Painting: 1^st – Katherine H. Jacobs, 2^nd – Katherine H. Jacobs

Two Items of Open Division: 1^st – Latika French

Memory Keepers: 1^st – Maleaha Brings Plenty

Best of Show: 1^st – Gabriel Crow, 2^nd – Elijah Maney, 3^rd – Joely E. Queen

Youth Division

Two White Oak Baskets: 1^st – Kalista Amelia Luther, 2^nd – Emma L. Taylor

Two Honeysuckle Vine Baskets: 1^st – Milli T. Bryson

Pony Beads, Two Items: 1^st – Zachariah Rattler Jr., 2^nd – Carl Ray McCoy

Seed Beads, Two Items: 1^st – Kalista Amelia Luther, 2^nd – Carl Ray McCoy, 3^rd – Hermione Lo-shi Ward

Pottery, Two Items: 1^st – Carl Ray McCoy, 2^nd – Kennica Lynn Bradley, 3^rd – Zachariah L. Rattler Jr.

Pastel Drawing: 1^st – Toby McCoy, 2^nd – Kennica Lynn Bradley, 3^rd – Shiloh Woodson

Painting: 1^st – Jameson Candace Bradley, 2^nd – Emily Nicole Bradley, 3^rd – Johnathon David Thompson

Two Items of Open Division: 1^st – Carl Ray McCoy, 2^nd – Tanin Wilson Esquivel, 3^rd – Tanis Charles Esquivel

Memory Keepers: 1^st – Johnathon David Thompson, 2^nd – Milli T. Bryson

Best of Show: 1^st – Johnathon David Thompson, 2^nd – Kalista Amelia Luther, 3^rd – Carl Ray McCoy

Andre Welch shows good form on his way to a first-place finish in the 9-11 month
division of the annual Baby Crawling Contest at the Cherokee Indian Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)

Baby Crawling, 0-8 months: 1^st – Alaina Smith, 2^nd – Carlos “Max” Maney, 3^rd – Israel Solis

Baby Crawling, 9-11 months: 1^st – Andre Welch, 2^nd – Dimetri Frady, 3^rd – Liza Young

Baby Crawling, 12-36 months: 1^st – Daaed Esquivel, 2^nd – Breylon Ramirez, 3^rd – Joseph Crowe

Pet Show, Smallest: Zaynon Taylor

Pet Show, Largest: Joscelyn Stamper

Pet Show, Cutest: Jameson Bradley

Pet Show, Ugliest: Cambry Stamper

Bubble Gum Blowing: 1^st – Xander Wachacha, 2^nd – Javan Long

Longest Hair Boy (3-5): 1^st – Wakinyan Raines, 2^nd – Gaston Welch

Longest Hair Boy (6-12): 1^st – Chasta Raines, 2^nd – Dawani Dudisdi

Longest Hair Girl (3-5): 1^st – Hayden Littlejohn, 2^nd – Morgan Hernandez

Longest Hair Girl (6-12): 1^st – Sylvia Hernandez, 2^nd – Sadi Gomez

Longest Hair Girl (13-17): 1^st – Gabby Milholen, 2^nd – LeLe Lossiah

Youth Boys Compound Bow: 1^st – Gage Welch, 2^nd – Kenton Ledford, 3^rd – Jaylan Bark

Teen Boys Compound Bow: 1^st – Fabian Crow, 2^nd – Kaylom Saylor

Youth Girls Compound Bow: 1^st – Nevayah Panther, 2^nd – Autumn Greene, 3^rd – Amila Lossiah

Teen Girls Compound Bow: 1^st – Kendra Panther, 2^nd – Macie Welch

Youth Boys Recurve: 1^st – Littlehawk Reed

Teen Boys Recurve: 1^st – John Crowe

Youth Girls Recurve: 1^st – Mackenzie Reed, 2^nd – Idalis Crowe, 3^rd – Kiera Toineeta

Teen Girls Recurve: 1^st – Riley Crowe, 2^nd – Jacie Bradley

Cornshucking: 1^st – Sierra Wachacha, 2^nd – Camryn Orr

Vivian Ross won a first place ribbon and a Best of Show ribbon in the Largest Pumpkin category in the Youth Division of the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair EBCI Cooperative Extension contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)

Adult Division

Any Traditional Cherokee Crop: 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – Merritt Youngdeer

Corn Beads: 1^st – Merritt Youngdeer, 2^nd – Loleta Sequoyah, 3^rd – Mick Rattler

Field Corn Ten Ears (Yellow): 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – Keith Sneed

Field Corn Ten Ears (Other): 1^st – Chad Cooper

Gourds: 1^st – Reva Ballew, 2^nd – Chad Cooper, 3^rd – Brenda Johnson

Birdhouse Gourd: 1^st – Loleta Sequoyah, 2^nd – Chad Cooper

Dipper Gourd: 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – Lana Littlejohn

Any Other Gourd: 1^st –Randy Lossiah, 2^nd – Rachel Littlejohn, 3^rd – Chad Cooper

Largest Gourd: 1^st – Chad Cooper

Herb Display: 1^st – Trudy Fann

Honey Production, Without Comb: 1^st – Elnora Nations

October Beans: 1^st – Ruth Lossiah

Indian Flour Corn Twenty Ears (White): 1^st – Chad Cooper

Indian Flour Corn Twenty Ears (Other): 1^st – Chad Cooper

One Peck of Irish Potatoes: 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – Carla Ballew

Largest Sunflower: 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – Jack Lossiah, 3^rd – Carla Lossiah

Popcorn Five Ears: 1^st – Rob Radford, 2^nd – Chad Cooper

Largest Pumpkin: 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – William Smith, 3^rd – Reva Ballew

Ugliest Pumpkin: 1^st – Trent Wolfe

Other Pumpkin: 1^st – Chad Cooper, 2^nd – Reva Ballew

Unusual Vegetable: 1^st – Sandra Salazar, 2^nd – Dessie Wallace

Candy Roaster: 1^st – Chad Cooper

Largest Candy Roaster: 1^st – Brittany Hampton, 2^nd – Chad Cooper, 3^rd – Nancy Brown

Cushaw, Orange or Green Striped: 1^st – Reva Ballew, 2^nd – Chad Cooper

Livestock: 1^st – Reva Ballew

Rabbits: 1^st – Debra Locust

Traditional Crops of the Cherokee: 1^st – Chad Cooper

Chief’s Cherokee Family Garden Project: 1^st – Bobby Raines, 2^nd – Miranda Stamper, 3^rd – Merritt Youngdeer

Bean Bread: 1^st – Ursula W. Millsaps, 2^nd – Bessie Welch, 3^rd – Matilda Calhoun

Chestnut Bread: 1^st – Bessie Welch, 2^nd – Elsie Rattler, 3^rd – Matilda Calhoun

Banana Nut Bread: 1^st – Matilda Calhoun, 2^nd – Debra Slee, 3^rd – Rob Radford

Apple Cake: 1^st – Debra Slee, 2^nd – Rob Radford, 3^rd – Vanessa Tiger

Strawberry Shortcake: 1^st – Alicia Wildcatt

Pound Cake: 1^st – Nichole Efird, 2^nd – Alicia Wildcatt, 3^rd – Elsie Rattler

Cream Pie: 1^st – Brittany Hampton, 2^nd – Alicia Wildcatt, 3^rd – Nancy Brown

Fruit Pie: 1^st – Debbie Taylor, 2^nd – Alicia Wildcatt, 3^rd – Joshua Taylor

Diabetic Foods, Any Kind: 1^st – Madeline Welch, 2^nd – Miranda Stamper, 3^rd – Alissa Owle

Cobblers, Brownies, Etc.: 1^st – Alicia Wildcatt, 2^nd – Sharon Owl, 3^rd – Kristy Herron

Casserole: 1^st – Bessie Wallace, 2^nd – Brittany Hampton, 3^rd – Rob Radford

Eight Jar Canning Collection: 1^st – Taryn Walkingstick, 2^nd – Edna Hornbuckle, 3^rd – Angie Gunter

Canning Collection: 1^st – Venessa Tiger, 2^nd – Doris Stiles, 3^rd – Lily Bradley

Pickles and Relishes Collection: 1^st – Nancy Brown

Vegetable Collection: 1^st – Lily Bradley, 2^nd – Nancy Brown

Dried Food Collection: 1^st – Matilda Calhoun

Best of Traditional Food: 1^st – Trudy Crowe, 2^nd – Stacy Wallace, 3^rd – Brittany Hampton

Any Canned Food: 1^st – Brianna Lambert, 2^nd – Rob Radford, 3^rd – Stacy Wallace

Basket: 1^st – Stacy Rogers, 2^nd – Dianna Bradley, 3^rd – Raven Pepion

Beading, Three Piece Matching Set: 1^st – Taryn Walkingeagle, 2^nd – Malaciah Taylor

Beading, Any Item: 1^st – Raven Pepion, 2^nd – Amy Walker, 3^rd – Taryn Walkingeagle

Wood Carving: 1^st – Richard Saunooke, 2^nd – Stewart Crowe, 3^rd – Joshua Taylor

Stone Carving: 1^st – Rob Radford

Ceramics, Pottery: 1^st – Tara McCoy

Cornshuck Art: 1^st – Don Thompson, 2^nd – Nancy Brown

Decorated Dried Gourd: 1^st – Brittany Hampton, 2^nd – Chad Cooper, 3^rd – Nancy Brown

Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel Drawing: 1^st – Brian Lambert, 2^nd – Tosha Maney, 3^rd – Rachael Driver

Pen/Ink Drawing: 1^st – Ashley Brady, 2^nd – Brian Lambert

Mixed or Other Drawing: 1^st – Ashley Brady

Garden Flower Arrangement: 1^st – Nancy Brown, Brittany Hampson, 3^rd – Debbie Taylor

Wild Flower Arrangement: 1^st – Judith Smith, 2^nd – Inez Sampson, 3^rd – Nancy Brown

Dried Flower Arrangement: 1^st – Nancy Brown

Graphic Design: 1^st – Sky Sampson

Other Hobby: 1^st – John Welch, 2^nd – James Wolfe, 3^rd – Blue Welch

Other Hobby Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1^st – Loretta Davis, 2^nd – Mary Jackson

Acrylic Painting: 1^st – Ashley Brady, 2^nd – Brian Lambert, 3^rd – John Bradley

Watercolor Painting: 1^st – John Bradley, 2^nd – Madeline Welch

Other Painting: 1^st – Brittany Hampton, 2^nd – Brian Lambert

Photography, Nature: 1^st – Jeremy Wilson, 2^nd – Elnora Thompson, 3^rd – Jessica Jumper

Photography, Cherokee Places: 1^st – Nancy Gunter, 2^nd – Kristy Herron, 3^rd – Reva Brown

Photography, Cherokee Faces: 1^st – Victoria Efird, 2^nd – Stacy Ledford, 3^rd – Stephanie Maney

Photography, Other: 1^st – Leslie Lossiah, 2^nd – Consuela Girty, 3^rd – Jeremy Wilson

Photography, Storytelling: 1^st – Angie Gunter, 2^nd – Leslie Lossiah, 3^rd – Reva Brown

Photography, Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1^st – Stacy Ledford, 2^nd – Consuela Girty, 3^rd – Stephanie Maney

Photography, Historical Photo of Choice: 1^st – Nancy Brown

Poetry or Creative Writing: 1^st – Madeline Welch, 2^nd – Kim Lambert, 3^rd – Jordan Sampson

Scrapbook: 1^st – Roberta Gloyne, 2^nd – Tamara Thompson, 3^rd – Reva Ballew

Stuffed Toys: 1^st – Valerie Welch, 2^nd – Frances Maney, 3^rd – Brittany Hampton

Knives: 1^st – Richard Saunooke

Spearhead/Arrowhead Collection: 1^st – Stewart Crowe

Atl Atl and Banner Stone: 1^st –Richard Saunooke

Shell Gorgets: 1^st – Rob Radford

Shell Jewelry: 1^st – Rob Radford, 2^nd – Richard Saunooke

Copper Jewelry: 1^st – Nathan Bush, 2^nd – James Wolfe

Shell Gorget, Shell Jewelry and Copper: 1^st – Kiera Toineeta, 2^nd – Toby McCoy

1700s Era Cherokee Clothing: 1^st – Frances Maney

1800s Era Cherokee Clothing: 1^st – Richard Saunooke, 2^nd – Amy Walker

Contemporary Clothing, Beginner Level: 1^st – Hazel McCollough

Contemporary Clothing, Advanced Level: 1^st – Lilly Bird, 2^nd – Terinda Whisenant, 3^rd – Sandy Sneed

Other Sewn Items: 1^st – Sally Penick, 2^nd – Sandy Sneed

Crochet Afghan: 1^st – Bessie Wallace, 2^nd – Sandy Sneed, 3^rd – Alissa Smith

Afghan Knitted: 1^st – Kelly Murphy, 2^nd – Michelle Long

Quilt, Pieced: 1^st – Edna Hornbuckle, 2^nd – Frances Maney

Quilt, Appliqued: 1^st – Leslie Lossiah, 2^nd – Richard Saunooke, 3^rd – Alissa Smith

Baby Quilt, Pieced or Appliqued: 1^st – Hazel McCollough, 2^nd – James Bradley, 3^rd – Candy Crowe

Baby Quilt, Tacked: 1^st –Sharon McCoy

Quilt, Other: 1^st – Edna Hornbuckle, 2^nd – James Bradley, 3^rd – Alissa Owle

Baby Afghan, Crochet or Knitted: 1^st – Hazel McCollough

Baby Clothes: 1^st – James Bradley, 2^nd – Edna Hornbuckle

Scarf, Knit or Crochet: 1^st – Bessie Wallace, 2^nd – Alissa Smith, 3^rd – Sandy Sneed

Knit, Other: 1^st – Candy Crowe, 2^nd – Brianna Lambert

Pillow Cases: 1^st – Bessie Wallace, 2^nd – Lucille Wolfe, 3^rd – Frances Maney

Counted Cross Stitch: 1^st – Charlene Wolfe, 2^nd – Edna Hornbuckle, 3^rd – Nancy Brown

Stamped Cross Stitch: 1^st – Charlene Wolfe, 2^nd – Bessie Wallace, 3^rd – Edna Hornbuckle

Needlepoint: 1^st – Bessie Welch, 2^nd – Elsie Rattler, 3^rd – Matilda Calhoun

Other Needlework: 1^st – Cassie Bowman, 2^nd – Valerie Welch, 3^rd – Edna Hornbuckle

Sewn Items Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1^st – Leslie Lossiah

Young Adult Division

Traditional Cherokee Crop: 1^st – Hunter Radford, 2^nd – Jalen Motola

Flour Corn Ten Ears: 1^st – Jalen Motola

Corn Beads: 1^st – Jalen Motola

Dipper Gourd: 1^st – Joseph Crowe

Honey Production Without Comb: 1^st – Anna Grace Cabe

Painted Pumpkin: 1^st – Jalen Motola

Unusual Vegetable: 1^st – Jalen Motola

Livestock: 1^st – Anthony Toineeta

Horses: 1^st – Anthony Toineeta

Other Large Animals: 1^st – Anthony Toineeta

Bean, Chestnut, and Lye Bread: 1^st – Jalen Motola

Cookies: 1^st – Delaney Wildcatt, 2^nd – Hunter Radford, 3^rd – Maleaha Brings Plenty

Cupcakes: 1^st – Jimmy Tsali Welch, 2^nd – Maleaha Brings Plenty, 3^rd – Delaney Wildcatt

Diabetic Foods: 1^st – Jimmy Tsali Welch, 2^nd – Aiyana Cruz

Fudge: 1^st – Jalen Motola, 2^nd – Hunter Radford, 3^rd – Tishara N. Sneed

Muffins: 1^st – Hunter Radford, 2^nd – Maleaha Brings Plenty, 3^rd – Aiyana Cruz

Any Canned Food: 1^st – Jalen Motola, 2^nd – Maleaha Brings Plenty

Dried Food Collection: 1^st – Jalen Motola

Basket: 1^st – Juliann Welch

Beaded Jewelry: 1^st –Elijah Maney, 2^nd – Kieran Sequoyah, 3^rd –Mary Driver

Other Beaded Item: 1^st – Kieran Sequoyah, 2^nd – Hunter Radford, 3^rd – Mary Driver

Decorated Dried Gourd: 1^st – Elijah Maney

Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel Drawing: 1^st – Estella Millsaps, 2^nd – Maleaha Brings Plenty, 3^rd – Julian Welch

Pen/Ink Drawing: 1^st – Kayla Nelson, 2^nd – Mystikal Armachain, 3^rd – Kaitlyn Cucumber

Mixed/Other Drawing: 1^st – Julian Welch, 2^nd – Juanita Paz-Chalacha, 3^rd – Mary Driver

Essay, “Plans for Minor’s Trust Fund”: 1^st – Maleaha Brings Plenty

Fingerweaving: 1^st – Dorian George, 2^nd – Hali Smith

Jewelry: 1^st – Mary Driver, 2^nd – Hunter Radford

Other Hobby: 1^st – Kieran Sequoyah, 2^nd – Hunter Radford, 3^rd – Hali Smith

Other Hobby Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1^st –Kaitlyn Cucumber

Painting: 1^st – Hali Smith, 2^nd – Katie Jacobs

Photography, Nature: 1^st – Kevonna Tushka, 2^nd – Brandon Wolfe, 3^rd – John Crowe

Photography, Cherokee Places: 1^st – Eason Esquivel

Photography, Cherokee People: 1^st – Eason Esquivel

Photography, Selfie: 1^st – Kevonna Tushka, 2^nd – Mary Driver

Poetry or Creative Writing: 1^st – Estella Millsaps, 2^nd – Maleaha Brings Plenty

Pottery: 1^st – Hali Smith

Woodworking/Carving: 1^st – Ayden Evans, 2^nd – Dakota Ward, 3^rd – Karson Wildcatt

Any Sewn Item: 1^st – Jonah Maney, 2^nd – Mary Driver

Youth Division

Traditional Cherokee Crop: 1^st – Alex Motola

Corn Ten Ears: 1^st – Alex Motola

Corn Beads: 1^st – Lindley Wyatt, 2^nd – Milli Bryson, 3^rd – Joryn Walker

Gourds: 1^st – Lindley Wyatt, 2^nd – Keaton Arch

Birdhouse Gourd: 1^st – Keaton Arch, 2^nd – Katherine Armachain, 3^rd – Draylon Arch

Dipper Gourd: 1^st – Joryn Walker, 2^nd – Samuel Postoak

Largest Gourd: 1^st – Katherine Armachain, 2^nd – Joryn Walker

Irish Potatoes, Red or White: 1^st – Lindley Wyatt, 2^nd – Katherine Armchain

Largest Pumpkin: 1^st – Vivian Ross, 2^nd – Milli Bryson, 3^rd – David Thompson

Ugliest Pumpkin: 1^st – Lindley Wyatt

Painted Pumpkin: 1^st – Lindley Wyatt, 2^nd – Katherine Armachain, 3^rd – Alex Motola

Other Pumpkin: 1^st – Livia Crowe, 2^nd – Katherine Armachain, 3^rd – Cameron Jackson

Unusual Vegetable: 1^st – Vivian Ross, 2^nd – Milli Bryson

Winter Squash: 1^st – Cameron Jackson, 2^nd – Lindley Wyatt

Livestock: 1^st – Lindley Wyatt

Other Small Animals: 1^st – Drayke Russell

Other Large Animals: 1^st – Cameron Jackson

Bean, Chestnut, and Lye Bread: 1^st – Alex Motola, 2^nd – Alexis Motola

Cookies: 1^st – Vincent Owle, 2^nd – Samantha Cole, 3^rd – Vladimir Owle

Cupcakes: 1^st – Vladimir Owle, 2^nd – Vincent Owle, 3^rd – Thomas Myers

Diabetic Foods: 1^st – Chayton Cruz

Fudge: 1^st – Thomas Myers

Muffins: 1^st – Cameron Jackson, 2^nd – Vladimir Owle, 3^rd – Chayton Cruz

Any Canned Food: 1^st – Gage Welch, 2^nd – Alexis Motola, 3^rd – Alex Motola

Basket: 1^st – Tehya Littlejohn, 2^nd – Emily Bradley, 3^rd – Janna Girty

Basket Mat: 1^st – Joryn Walker, 2^nd – Timber Sampson, 3^rd – Tehya Sage Littlejohn

Beaded Jewelry: 1^st – David Thompson, 2^nd – Jalen Motola, 3^rd – E La Ledford

Other Beaded Items: 1^st – Kennica Bradley, 2^nd – David Thompson, 3^rd – Carl McCoy

Beaded Belt: 1^st – Tehya Littlejohn, 2^nd – Kennica Bradley

Decorated Dried Gourd: 1^st – Nicholus Cole, 2^nd – Kiera Toineeta, 3^rd – Raymond Bradley

Doll: 1^st – Emily Bradley, 2^nd – Cameron Sampson, 3^rd – Tehya Littlejohn

Drawing, Any Media: 1^st – Lakota Russel, 2^nd – Khloe French, 3^rd – Jalen Motola

Essay, “Plan for Minor’s Trust Fund”: 1^st – Tehya Littlejohn

Flower Arrangement: 1^st – Chasta Raines, 2^nd – Thomas Myers

Essay, “Going Green”: 2^nd – Jalen Motola

Jewelry: 1^st – Katherine Armachain, 2^nd – Kiera Toineeta, 3^rd – Janna Girty

Mask: 1^st –Alvieta Henson, 2^nd – Danica Hill, 3^rd – Emily Bradley

Other Hobby: 1^st – Danica Hill, 2^nd – Emily Bradley, 3^rd – Carl McCoy

Other Hobby Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1^st – Raymond Bradley

Painting, Any Media: 1^st – Ariyonna Maney, 2^nd – Kiera Toineeta, 3^rd – Alvrita Hill

Photography, Nature: 1^st – Name not given “Water Fall Rocks”, 2^nd – Ezra McGaha, 3^rd – Haley Smith

Photography, Cherokee Places: 1^st – Tsini McCoy, 2^nd – Joryn Walker

Photography, Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1^st – Tanis Esquivel, 2^nd – Tsini McCoy

Pottery: 1^st – Kennica Bradley, 2^nd – Denili Hill, 3^rd – Tsini McCoy

Recycle Craft: 1^st – Loshi Ward, 2^nd – Idalis Crowe, 3^rd – Alexis Motola

Scrapbook: 1^st – Lakota Russell

Soft Sculpture: 1^st – Delilah Smith, 2^nd – Kaiden Lambert

Tie-Dyed Items: 1^st – Joscelyn Stamper, 2^nd – Alex Motola, 3^rd – Alexis Motola

Carving: 1^st –Tanis Esquivel

Spearhead/Arrowhead, Three Piece Collection: 1^st – Alvieta Hill, 2^nd – Jalen Motola

Any Item Reflecting the Theme (Cloverbuds): 1^st – Clance Smith, 2^nd – Kiera Toineeta, 3^rd – Joscelyn Stamper

Any Item Reflecting Cherokee Culture (Cloverbuds): 1^st – Jalen Motola

Those receiving 2015 Youth Council Awards are shown (left-right) front row – Mary Driver, Evie Cotterman, Hayley Keever, Naomi Smith, Nola Pina, Ayden Evans, Dallas Bennett, Matt Hollifiend and daughter Ruby; back row – Tammy Jackson, Michelle Evans, Jackson Warshaw, Seth Ledford, Jullian Rubio, Hannah Ledford, and David Keever. (Photos by Sky Sampson/Cherokee Youth Council)

The Cherokee Youth Council held the 1st Annual Youth Council Awards Banquet last week. The banquet included the recognitions of youth, parents and advisors within the community.

“We are so proud of our teens and the selfless leadership they have displayed throughout the year.  I am so blessed and honored to be able to recognize their efforts,” said Sky Sampson, Cherokee Youth Council program manager. “On Behalf of the Cherokee Youth Council, we would like to say thank you all of our involved parents, advisors, and youth for continuing to support our program goals. We would also like to thank the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Cherokee, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for your support throughout the year. You are changing lives! Thank you!”

– Sky Sampson, Cherokee Youth Council

2015 Cherokee Youth Council Advisors are shown (left-right) – Joey Owle, Tammy Jackson, Kevin Jackson, Carmaleta Monteith, Ralph Wright-Murphy, and Matt Hollifield and his daughter Ruby.

The Shadow of the Bear is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the weeks of mid-October through the early weeks of November. (Photo by Jeremy Wilson)

By JEREMY WILSON

The Shadow of the Bear is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the weeks of mid-October through the early weeks of November. The Shadow of the Bear is a shadow that appears at the base of Whiteside Mountain, and grows into the shape of a black bear.

Whiteside Mountain is located in Highlands. Clear skies are a must in order to see the shadow unfold. Whiteside Mountain is a place that Cherokees considered a sacred place for bears. It is also a place that is home to the legendary Spearfinger. The shadow only lasts for 30 minutes and can also be seen during the month of February.

Hannah Ledford, an EBCI tribal member from the Birdtown Community, was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15. (Photo contributed)

Hannah Ledford, an EBCI tribal member from the Birdtown Community, was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15. Ledford learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Asheville area. She took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s Asheville Pageant Coordinator.

Ledford, daughter of Cynthia Ledford, will be competing for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. She will be competing in the Miss Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages of 7-19 competing in modeling routines, which include Casual Wear and Formal Wear. Most importantly, Hannah will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition.

If she were to win the title of Miss Teen, Ledford would represent Asheville and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Fla.

– 2015 Miss Teen Organization

By JODY BRADLEY

Aromatherapy is a relatively new art in today’s society.  Practiced mostly in spas, its application can be helpful and enlightening.  Aromatherapy is the practice of using fragrance to bring back memories, pleasant reflections, and thoughts of your past.  You can purchase or make your own potions or create your own therapies.  A good example of this is how the smell of baking cookies creating a feeling of home.  The smell of popcorn popping takes people back to pleasant memories of movies, family night, and Friday night football. It is said the smell of pumpkin pie could equate to a proposal of marriage.

How about the smell of a good apple?  That smell takes me back to my childhood.  I remember my Pop- Pop had at least 10 apple trees around his house. The fragrant smell of the blossoms filled the air in spring and the sting of apple tree tea on my legs when I misbehaved are memorable.  Throwing small apples at each other was one of our favorite past times, but what I remember most is the Apple House.  Like a lot of farmers in his day my Pop-Pop had an Apple House built of rock and cement.  It had a hard dirt floor and a shingled roof.  Inside bins lined the wall around the room to store the apples. It was always cool and mysterious, but most memorable was the smell. Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Winsap, and Granny Smiths filled the air when you walked into the apple house. The temperature of the house kept the apples cool and fragrant.  Bradley Loop at apple season and the smell of the Apple House is a memory both pleasant and delicious and one that lingers for years after the apple season was over.

The apple house still stands today in front of my Uncle Red and Aunt Irma’s house.  My Pop-Pop, long gone, would be happy to know that.  Today the house is used for farming supplies as raising a family apple orchard is no longer a viable source of income.  The house still has the same roof it was originally built with.  The floor is still dirt and I am sure, knowing my Aunt Irma, it is swept on a regular schedule.  Even though the apples are gone, opening the door still floods your mind and senses to that fragrant smell. That’s what aromatherapy is all about, it brings back pleasant memories and takes you back, to the Apple House.

(Note: This essay was an entry in the Memory Keepers contest at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.)