CLASSIFIEDS
FOR RENT
2BR, 1 bath mobile home. Quiet park in Ela, no pets. References/background check required. $450/month, $450/deposit. 488-8752. UFN
FOR SALE
J. Perez Produce Farmer’s Market. Homegrown fresh produce and vegetables, plants, and flowers. Located at 747 Casino Trail, Cherokee, NC. UFN
Kemmer Cur puppies, nine-weeks-old – out of bear stock. $300. Call 828-342-1698. 9/18
FREE
Free Gospel Books! (Malachi 4:5 and Revelations 10:7). Are you searching and hungering for more of the Living God? Then, there is more for you! Send for your FREE books at: P.O. Box 1894, Beaufort, SC 29901. UFN
WANTED
Wanted to buy – Crafter needs corn beads. Call 497-5257. If no answer, leave a message. 9/4
Wanting to buy Ginseng – NC licensed Ginseng dealer is willing to pay Top price for Top quality roots. For more information, please call (917) 459-8600. 10/17pd
Buying Wild Ginseng starting Sept. 1. Green only until Sept. 15 then green or dry. Buying at the old Caney Fork General Store every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call Ricky Teem (828) 371-1802 or (828) 524-7748. 10/16pd
LEGAL NOTICES
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.
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF JACKSON
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF
JUSTICE
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
FILE NO. 19-CVD-341
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. 19-0085
In the Matter of the Estate of
DINAH GEORGE
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
Dianne Brady, P.O. Box 1738, Cherokee, NC 28719.
BIDS, RFPs, etc.
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 Monday, Sept. 16. Proposals received after this time and date will be rejected.
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.
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PROJECT: BIG COVE COMMUNITY – GYMNASIUM for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of a demolition and new construction of a new recreation/ gymnasium facility for the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, NC. The new 12,470 square foot facility includes a pre-engineered metal building gymnasium and a standard metal stud support building. The front of house support building includes office space, concessions kitchen, restrooms, a fitness room and storage and support areas. Site improvements include partial resurfacing and adding to an existing walking trail, parking lot expansion, an asphalt basketball half-court, and playground and pre-engineered pavilion installation.
The EBCI is requesting separate sealed bids from General Contractors to provide construction services for the above project. The project site is located at 8715 Big Cove Road, Cherokee, North Carolina 28719.
An optional pre-bid conference has been scheduled on site for 11:00 am local time on September 11th, 2019. The address for the meeting is: 8715 Big Cove Road, Cherokee, North Carolina 28719.
Bids will be received by: 2:00 pm local time September 24th, 2019 at which time and place bids will be opened in accordance with TERO procedures. Any bid received after this time will not be considered. Please be advised that Indian preference (TERO) regulations apply to the bidding and award of this contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor to insure delivery and receipt by the Project Management Program. Bids sent by mail should be directed to the attention of:
Program Manager: Chris Greene
Email: chrigree@nc-cherokee.com
Phone:(828) 359-6703
Courier Delivery: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Attn: Chris Greene, Project Management Program, 810 Acquoni Road, Suite 118-A, Cherokee, NC 28719
BID PACKAGE INFORMATION:
Designer: Johnson Architecture, Inc.
Contact: Emily Haire
Email: ehaire@jainc.com
Phone: (865) 671-9060
Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained digitally from the Architect: Johnson Architecture, Inc. (contact information above) or at the following Plan Rooms:
Reed Construction Data Norcross, Georgia, T: (800) 901 – 8687 F: (800) 303 – 8629
Document Processing Center
Suite 500 at 30 Technology Pkwy South, 30092-2912
iSqFt Plan Room & TN AGC
T: (800) 364 – 2059 F: (866) 570 – 8187, 3015 Airways Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38131-0110
Knoxville Blueprint Supply Co., Inc., T: (865) 525 – 0463 F: (865) 525 – 2383, 622 Leroy Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921
Builders Exchange of Tennessee , T: (865) 525 – 0443 F: (865) 525 – 6606, 300 Clark Street; Knoxville, Tennessee 37921-6328
https://www.bxtn.org
McGraw Hill Construction Dodge, T: (866) 794 –6093,
F: (865) 428 – 3866
Contact: Elaine Wilson
Associated General Contractors T: (423) 265 – 1111, F: (866) 570 – 8187, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga Builders Exchange T: (423) 622 – 1114, F: (423) 698 – 1822, Chattanooga, Tennessee
American Campbell Blueprint Co., T: (423) 698 – 0312 F: (423) 697 – 0766
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Associated General Contractors T: (423) 323 – 7121, F: (423) 279 – 0989, Blountville, Tennessee
Bidders submitting bids equal to or greater than $30,000 in value are required to be licensed in accordance with state law. A statement of public contract crime status is required in the Bid form. A five percent (5%) Bid Security is required. Non-Discrimination policy applies to this project. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject bids.
EMPLOYMENT
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:
Provider Network Manager – MCO
PTR RN – Kanvwotiyi
Dental Assistant II (2 Positions)
Psychiatrist – Inpatient
EVS Technician
PTI Radiology Technologist
Child Services Manager – Analenisgi
Pharmacy Technician II
Physician – Emergency Room
PTI RN – Inpatient (2 Positions)
CNA – Tsali Care Center (11 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.
At Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee
Maintenance Supervisor: Valid Driver’s License. Must pass drug test and background check required. Call 828-497-9827 or mistiwebb@cherokeevoc.org between 8-4, M-F for details. Deadline is Sept. 13, 2019. Indian preference applies.
Town of Bryson City
Chief of Police
Application Deadline: September 19, 2019
Candidate will be expected to begin: November 1, 2019
** In order to receive full consideration a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references must be included with the completed application**
Salary Range – $50,000-$57,000; Salary will depend on degree, qualifications, and experience
Please refer to the Town’s website at https://www.brysoncitync.gov for a job description
The Town of Bryson City, North Carolina is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Police. The Police Department provides services twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week. The Police Chief will lead the day-to-day operations of the department by preparing reports, conducting investigations and maintaining peace and order in the town.
Minimum Qualifications
•Must have at least 5 years of experience in law enforcement including administrative and supervisory experience.
• Ideal candidates will also possess either an intermediate or advanced law. enforcement certificate through the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement principles.
• Current BLET certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or Public Administration is not required but highly preferred.
Please submit a NC State Application form (PD 107) to Town Hall, located at 45 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713. Mailing address is PO Box 726, Bryson City, NC 28713. You may also visit the Swain County NCWorks Center at 101 Mitchell St (Swain County Courthouse) on Tuesday or Thursday to complete an application. Applications will be taken until 12:00 p.m. on September 19, 2019.
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:
Residential Technician – Kanvwotiyi
Phlebotomist
Dentist – Satellite Clinics
Dental Assistant I
Dental Assistant II
Master Level Therapist – Analenisgi (2 Positions)
Master Level
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 12, 2019 at 4:00pm. Indian preference does apply.
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:
Residential Technician – Kanvwotiyi (2 Positions)
Phlebotomist
Dentist – Satellite Clinics
Dental Assistant I
Dental Assistant II
Master Level Therapist – Analenisgi (2 Positions)
Systems Administrator I
Clinical Pharmacist
LPN – Tribal Justice Correction Center
Emergency Hire RN Care Manager – Snowbird Clinic
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 12, 2019 at 4:00pm. Indian preference does apply.
Administrative Assistant
Primary Functions:
Perform tasks in support of the programs within 1 Family Services in Indian County’s (Tribal Child Support and TANF) daily operations. These tasks may include, but are not limited to, answering the phone, greeting clients, responding to inquiries and requests, reviewing documents, gathering information, entering information into computer system(s), maintaining daily logs, running and/or working reports, and organizing information.
Maintains a positive public relations image for the office.
Minimum Qualifications:
An Associate Degree or the combination of education and experience, two (2) years may be accepted in lieu of degree with a high school diploma or GED.
Must be computer literate and experienced in Microsoft Office.
Job Knowledge:
Requires the ability to organize work, deal effectively with the public, communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, follow instructions, take direction, and work independently or as a member of a group.
Indian Preference Exercised
Applications will be taken until September 25, 2019.
Applications maybe picked up at the Tribal Child Support/TANF office located at 1526 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 between the hours of 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.
