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2BR, 1 bath mobile home. Quiet park in Ela, no pets. References/background check required. $450/month, $450/deposit. 488-8752. UFN
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Wanted to buy – Crafter needs corn beads. Call 497-5257. If no answer, leave a message. 9/4
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LEGAL NOTICES
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, North Carolina
Estate File No. EST 19-065
In the Matter of the Estate of
Kathryn W. Templin
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estate are notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.
Date to submit claims: 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
William M. Yarborough, 3722 Channel View Ct., Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, North Carolina
Estate File No. EST 19-079
In the Matter of the Estate of
COLEMAN WAYNE TERRELL
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estate are notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.
Date to submit claims: 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
Suzanne Thompson Terrell, P.O. Box 784, Cherokee, NC 28719.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF JACKSON In the
General Court of Justice DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
FILE NO. 19-CVD-341
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
LISA RAXTER,
Plaintiff,
v.
KENDRA E. RAXTER and
JAMES CORY GROOMS,
Defendants.
TO: KENDRA E. RAXTER
Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:
Complaint for permanent custody and Ex-Parte motion for temporary emergency custody.
You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 25, 2019 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.
This 16th day of August, 2019.
NIELSEN LAW, PLLC
Joshua D. Nielsen
Attorney for Plaintiff
PO Box 304, Waynesville, NC 28786. (828) 246-9360
(828) 229-7255 facsimile.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, North Carolina
Estate File No. 19-080
In the Matter of the Estate of
WILLIE TEESATESKIE
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estate are notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.
Date to submit claims: 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
ELLA MAE TEESATESKIE, P.O. BOX 103, ROBBINSVILLE, NC 28711.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, North Carolina
Estate File No. 19-081
In the Matter of the Estate of
Duffy Leon Sampson
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estate are notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.
Date to submit claims: 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
Alan Rocky Sampson, 1351 Alarka Rd., Bryson City, NC 28719.
BIDS, RFPs, etc.
Request for Proposals
The Cherokee Court is now taking applications for one (1) part-time Magistrate. This position will substitute for the full time magistrates at the Cherokee Courts while the magistrate is on leave status. Familiarity with the Cherokee community and with a court system (state, federal, or tribal) is preferred. Ability to work with the public and handle conflicts is required. Following training, this position will have full authority to make all magistrate related decisions, including issuing warrants and subpoenas, and other duties as assigned by the Chief Justice.
Education and experience: Requires any combination of at least four (4) years practical work experience or education in a legal or law enforcement related field. Position will require both in-office and on-call performance of duties.
Interested individuals should submit the following:
• Name and Contact Information
• Relevant Work Experience
• Copies of Certificates
Proposals may be submitted at any time, but those received on or before August 31, 2019 will receive priority over later submissions. Please email, mail or fax to:
Amber Shuler, Court Administrator
ambeshul@nc-cherokee.com
PO Box 1629
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828)359-0012 (fax)
This is a solicitation of proposals and not an offer to contract. The Cherokee Tribal Court reserves the right to decline any proposals received.
Request for Proposals
The Cherokee Tribal Court seeks competitive proposals for a Juvenile Public Defender. This service will be paid on a contractual basis from the Cherokee Tribal Court. Interested individuals should submit a brief letter proposal including the following:
1. Name and Contact Information
2. Copies of Certificates and Licenses
3. Relevant Work Experience
Proposals may be submitted at any time, but those received on or before August 31, 2019 will receive priority over later submissions. Please mail or email proposals to:
Amber Shuler, Court Administrator
Cherokee Tribal Court
PO Box 1629
Cherokee, NC 28719
ambeshul@nc-cherokee.com
This is a solicitation of proposals and not an offer to contract. The Cherokee Tribal Court reserves the right to decline any proposals received.
Request for Proposals
The Cherokee Tribal Court seeks competitive proposals for a Public Administrator. This service will be paid on a contractual basis from the Cherokee Tribal Court. Interested individuals should submit a brief letter proposal including the following:
1. Name and Contact Information
2. Copies of Certificates and Licenses
3. Relevant Work Experience
Proposals may be submitted at any time, but those received on or before August 31, 2019 will receive priority over later submissions. Please mail or email proposals to:
Amber Shuler, Court Administrator
Cherokee Tribal Court
PO Box 1629
Cherokee, NC 28719
ambeshul@nc-cherokee.com
This is a solicitation of proposals and not an offer to contract. The Cherokee Tribal Court reserves the right to decline any proposals received.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR REHAB GRANT AND RENTALS
The EBCI Housing & Community Development is seeking qualified contractors/professionals who specialize in general residential rehabilitation and repair for Tribally owned properties and rental developments, including but not limited to, removal and replacement of shingled and metal roofs, removal and installation of flooring, plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, remodeling of bathrooms/kitchens, rough and finish construction, construction of decks and handicap accessible ramps, and painting. Also services for lawn mowing and landscape maintenance, dumpster, portable toilets, fire extinguishers, mold abatement, asbestos abatement, water damage assessments, locksmith, and pest control.
Qualified contractors will be expected to begin work upon issuance of a contract. Several contractors/trade professionals may be selected. Selections will be based on hourly price and qualifications. The EBCI reserves the right to reject any and all submissions based on lack of qualifications.
The work to be performed under this request is subject to Tribal Ordinance 280, Chapter 92 Tribal Business preference law. Bidders should possess, or be in the process of applying for, an Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians business license, certificate of insurance, and W-9.
Deliver sealed proposals via in person, FedEx, or mail to:
Housing & Community Development
ATTN: Shannon Ross, Inspector
PO Box 455 – 756 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
Deadline for sealed bid submission is Friday, August 30th by 4:00pm. Contact Shannon Ross shanross@nc-cherokee.com for questions or comments at (828) 359-6931.
Request for Proposals
The EBCI Office of the Attorney General seeks competitive proposals for an Abuse in Later Life Grant Project Assistant on a contractual basis.
This project involves providing training programs, enhancing victim services, establishing multi-disciplinary collaborative responses to victims, and conducting cross-training among agencies to better serve victims. We seek a project assistant with experience in facilitating grants, including duties such as: writing reports, organizing and scheduling events, and record-keeping.
Qualifications include:
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of paid, professional post-graduate experience in a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage grant projects effectively, including required grant reporting and deliverables. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written form. Must be highly-organized. Specific experience with domestic violence or elder services systems preferred.
Interested individuals should submit a brief letter proposal including the following information:
• Name and contact information
• Copies of certifications
• Relevant work experience
Proposals may be submitted at any time, but those received on or before September 15, 2019 will receive priority over later submissions. Please email proposals to Sally Waters, Associate Attorney General, sallwate@nc-cherokee.com.
This is a solicitation of proposals and not an offer to contract. The EBCI Office of the Attorney General reserves the right to decline any proposals received.
Request for Proposals
Project Title: Engineering Services: Hydraulic Modelling and Mapping of Flood Prone Areas for a Portion of the Oconaluftee River
This is a “Request for Proposals” from engineering firms with experience in hydraulic modelling of rivers and streams for the purpose of calculating and mapping flood zones in accordance with FEMA Guidelines.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Project Management Program, is soliciting proposals from firms or teams of firms interested in heading up a comprehensive study of a portion of the Oconaluftee River watershed for the express purpose of modelling and mapping the flood hazard areas in accordance with FEMA guidelines.
The proposed project area is approximately 2.6 miles of the Oconaluftee River beginning approximately 1,000’ upstream from the Acquoni River Bridge (near Saunooke Village) and reaching downstream to the intersection of US Highway 19 and Whitewater Drive. The firm selected will work alongside Tribal Project Management and Environmental Program staff to insure that project goals are attained and that data and mapping are as accurate as possible for the study.
Upon request, the Request for Proposals package will be provided to any interested engineering firm. All questions, comments or requests for materials should be addressed to Ken Green, at 828-359-6120 or by email at kengree@nc-cherokee.com. The deadline for submitting proposals is 11:00 a.m. on 10/08/2019.
Indian Preference (as defined by the Tribal Employment Rights Office, TERO) applies for this solicitation.
Request for Proposals General Notice
Qualla Housing Authority is requesting proposals from all interested qualified contractors for
construction services and labor for QHA properties, including rental units on the Cherokee Indian
Reservation (Swain, Jackson, Graham, and Cherokee Counties).
QHA bid packages include:
* Drywall Services
* Fire Extinguisher Services
* Fire Sprinkler Monitoring, Maintenance, and Testing
* HVAC Installation
* HVAC Preventative Maintenance
* HVAC On-Call Services
* Pest Control Services
* Portable Toilet Services
* Propane Gas Services
* Vinyl Siding, Soffit, Shutters, and Seamless Guttering
Bid packages can be picked up at the Qualla Housing Authority Warehouse located at 2234 Old
Mission Road. All bids/proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The deadline for
submissions is 4:00 p.m. on September 13, 2019. Proposals received after this time and date will be rejected.
Request for Proposals
The Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise (TCGE) and DreamCatcher Hotels (DCH), serving as the Development Manager for the TCGE, are seeking Bids for Low Voltage Contracting firms to provide General Contracting Services for the Parking Garage Expansion to the existing Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
This project involves providing the structured cabling system for the garage and the site fiber network connection from the garage to the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort networks and data center.
Interested contractors should contact DreamCatcher Hotel (DCH) to request the bid package. Please contact Garrett Mathieu at (615) 965-5505 office or (615) 943-3011 mobile, or via email at garrettmathieu@senatehospitality.com to request the bid package.
This is a solicitation of proposals and not an offer to contract. The TGCE and DCH reserve the right to decline any proposals received.
Qualified Subcontractors
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. is soliciting bids from qualified TERO subcontractors to provide construction services and labor for the Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Expansion located in Cherokee, NC. Current key bid packages include:
• Flooring
Bids due 09/19/19 by 3:00pm EST
Pre-qualification forms can be forwarded upon contact: Workers compensation, auto, and general liability are required from all subcontractors, along with performance and payment bonds.
Interested parties should contact Chris Dolan @ 407-370-4500 for further information. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, 135 West Central Blvd., Suite 840, Orlando, FL 32801, (Ph): 407-370-4500.
EMPLOYMENT
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:
PTR RN – Kanvwotiyi
Psychiatrist – Inpatient
EVS Technician
PTI Radiology Technologist
Master Level Therapist – Family Safety
Child Services Manager – Analenisgi
Pharmacy Technician II
Physician – Emergency Room
PTI RN – Inpatient (2 Positions)
CNA – Tsali Care Center (9 Positions)
Cook – Tsali Care Center (2 Positions)
Cook Aide – Tsali Care Center
CNA Medication Aide – Tsali Care Center (2 Positions)
PTI CNA Medication Aide – Tsali Care Center (2 Positions)
PTI LPN – Tsali Care Center
PTI RN – Tsali Care Center (3 Positions)
RN – Tsali Care Center (2 Positions)
RN Supervisor – Tsali Care Center
Ward Clerk – Tsali Care Center (2 Positions)
To apply, visit https://careers.cherokeehospital.org. If you have questions, contact the Cherokee Indian Hospital HR department at 828-497-9163. These positions are open until filled. Indian preference does apply.
Cherokee Historical Association Maintenance Positions
Job Requirements:
General maintenance duties include:
• Minor plumbing repairs
• Minor electrical repairs
• Grounds/lawn maintenance
• Maintenance of all campus housing units
• Appliance troubleshooting as needed
• Janitorial work
• Other duties as assigned
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Having own tools would be beneficial. Be efficient, dependable, trustworthy and able to interact with CHA staff and customers.
Job type: Full and Part time positions are available.
Applications are available at CHA’s admin office located at 564 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC Mon-Fri 9:00am – 4:30pm.
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:
Compensation Analyst
RN – Emergency Room
Master Level Therapist – Analenisgi
To apply, visit https://careers.cherokeehospital.org. If you have questions, contact the Cherokee Indian Hospital HR department at 828-497-9163. These positions will close September 5, 2019 at 4:00pm. Indian preference does apply.
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:
Behavioral Health Clerk – Analenisgi
PTI Medical Lab Technician
Social Worker – Inpatient
Provider Network Manager – Managed Care (MCO)
Behavioral Health RN – Analenisgi
To apply, visit https://careers.cherokeehospital.org. If you have questions, contact the Cherokee Indian Hospital HR department at 828-497-9163. These positions will close August 29, 2019 at 4:00pm. Indian preference does apply.
