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       Ernest (Bud) Sneed, Jr. 81, of Cherokee passed away at Cherokee Indian Hospital on May 16, 2012.  He was a resident of the Wolftown Community.      He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Leauna (Smith) Sneed.      He is survived by his wife of  51 years, Margaret (Waggie)...
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There were over 6.3 million American Indian/Alaska Natives in the United States in 2011 according to a U.S. Census report released on Thursday, May 17.
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May 17, 2012
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EBCI artist Sean Ross is known for his realism and his contemporary style of art. His latest art installation, entitled “Aluminum Sioux Camps”, is a break from his realistic style and in his words, “nothing like what you’ve seen from me before.”
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      Viola E. Bailey, 90 of Whittier, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2012 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.      Viola was born on March 22, 1922 in Avenel, NJ to the late Philip and Viola Ellison DenBleyker.      Viola (Vi) Bailey graduated as Valedictorian for Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, NJ. She...
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     Richard Eugene “Ricky” Rattler, age 50, of  Murphy, formerly of Robbinsville, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.      He was the son of Iva Rattler of Robbinsville, and the late Willie Rattler.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Rattler.     ...
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     The staff at EBCI Cooperative Extension is already preparing for this year’s 100th Anniversary of the Cherokee Indian Fair. If anyone has old pictures of events or family at previous years at the fair, they would like to be able to make copies and implement them in the Extension part of the fair....
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       Graduation commencement for Smoky Mountain High School is set for Thursday, May 24, at 7p.m. at the Ramsey Center on Western Carolina campus.  Eric Toedtman will be the guest speaker.      There are 15 students who are EBCI tribal members that are expected to walk the stage among the 166 potential Mustang...
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Thanks for your quick response.  The man was in the photo at left was identified as John Henry Lossiah, and the man in the photo below was identified as Sim Jessen.   Both of these came from the UNC-Chapel Hill Collection.         
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Persons interested on coaching for the Cherokee Youth Football Organization for the 2012 season should contact Tim Smith 736-0698 or 497-9649 before Friday, June 1.  If you do not meet this deadline, your name will not be considered for the 2012 season.
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The walkers of the Leonard Peltier Walk for Human Rights came to town on Monday, May 10.
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By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS        Several members of the Cherokee Runners competed in the 2nd annual Ramble Run in Asheville on Saturday, May 12.  Runners had a choice of 5K (3.1 miles) or 12K (about 7.5 miles).  Dawna Paul and Heather Driver ran the 5K while Marlene Arch, Samantha Ferguson and Michael...
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                Foxy 3414, a tattoo/body piercing shop in Sylva owned by EBCI tribal members Beast Powell and Tashina Sequoyah, will host world-renowned tattoo artist, Victor Delosangeles at their shop on May 18-20.  Delosangeles is the owner of Pimp My Tattoos in Los Angeles, Cali.  To make an appointment, call 586-3414.
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Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta placed in two events at the North Carolina 1A State Championship Track and Field Meet held Saturday, May 12 at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro.  She took second place in the Girls 800M with a time of 2:25.93 and fifth place in the Girls 1600M with a time of 5:44.11.  (Photo...
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     Cherokee High School held its annual Athletic Banquet at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel on Sunday, May 13.  Following is a list of award winners: Peaches Squirrell Honorarium “Miss Brave” Elizabeth Wahnetah Noland Crowe Honorarium “Mr. Brave” Gabe McMillan Bertha Saunooke Memorial Female Athlete of the Year Avery Mintz James “Hog Eye” Taylor...
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