Educational Background
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middle_school: Junior High School

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
KNOXVILLE, TN
high_school_grad: no
rec'd_GED: yes

TUSCULUM COLLEGE
KNOXVILLE, TN
CURRENTLY A JUNIOR IN ORGANIZATIONAL MNGT I SHOULD GRADUATE IN 2005
college-grad: no

Work History
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current_employer_1:
SELF
M. WAYNE SEAL
7828 CEDAR CREST RD.,
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938
PROPRIETOR/ SUB-CONTRACTOR
1991

past_employer_2:
SELF
TICO PROPERTIES
KNOXVILLE, TN
PRINCIPAL BROKER/DEVELOPER
1987-1991

past_employer_3:
HORNE PROPERTIES
CEDAR BLUFF RD.,
KNOXVILLE, TN
SHOPPING CENTER LEASING MANAGER
1986-1987

past_employer_4:
SOUTHLAND REALTORS
PETERS RD,
KNOXVILLE, TN
REAL ESTATE BROKER, COMMERCIAL GROUP
1984-1987

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: RUHAMENA SMILEY AND SUSAN WILBURN SMILEY STILL TRYING TO GATHER INFORMATION ON FULL GENEOLOGY RUHAMENA- GREAT GRANDMOTHER- FULL BLOODED CHEROKEE

Statement
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My personal history includes not only a good background in business, but also at the age of 56, I have returned to school (Tusculum College) for a degree in Organizational Management with a current GPA of 3.77. I attend night courses in an accelerated group. Receiving a current degree, as opposed to a degree 30+ years ago, I am receiving new and up-to-date education in this field. I have planned, developed, and leased shopping centers in Tennessee, as well as assisting others in their pursuit of development of commercial and residential properties.My research includes other areas of alternate financing. Although I have not been associated with my Native American heritage, now would be a great opportunity to do so.

Military
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Army, FT ORD, CALIF/
FT BENNING, GA/
U.N. COMMISH, BELGIUM, CONGO/
CAMP CASEY, KOREA/
ETS
11H40, SGT E-5, INFANTRY/
ANTI-TANK SECTION LEADER

NOV 19, 1963- SEPT 8, 1966 (90 DAYS EARLY OUT, RETURN FROM OVERSEAS)
SGT E-5
military_discharge: Honorable
honorable_discharge: yes

Community
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[none given]

References
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MICHAEL SHORTER
716 HURST LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN
865-947-9291
BROTHER-IN-LAW

VIRGIL DEFORD
N. WHISPERING OAK CIRCLE
POWELL, TN 37849
865-947-7859
FRIEND/CPA

EDDIE MAY
WHITESBURG RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938
865-688-5146
BROTHER-IN-LAW

Nominators
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[none given]

Educational Background
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Minot High School
Minot , North Dakota
1981
high_school_grad: yes

Tennessee Correctional Academy
Corrections/ 1996
343-college_grad: yes

Work History
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current_employer_1:
Camelot Schools
Kingston, Tenn.
Counsler/ Security
6/2003

past_employer_2:
State of Tenn/ Dept. of Childern Services Westview Center
3720 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, Tenn
Food Steward 2
Sept 1999- Apr. 2003

past_employer_3: Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex
9182 Petros Hwy
Petros, Tenn
Food Steward 1
1996-1998

past_employer_4:
Morgan County Regional Correction Facility
500 Flat Fork Rd.
Wartburg, Tenn
Food Steward 1
1996-1996

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: John Thomas Griffin, Sept. 1865, Lost Corners Georgia(now called Brooks County) Place of Death Hahira, Georgia Apr. 1970 Cora Lee (Waters) Griffin Aug. 1876, Brooks County Georgia Place of Death Hahira, Georgia Apr. 1967 Both can be found in the Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetries roll
NA_organization: Cherokee Wolf Clan, Yuma, Tn. Member

Statement
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I feel that in being a Commissioner of Indian Affairs in the State of Tennessee, I could assist others whom like myself are trying to keep alive the hertiage that my Grandfather imparted to me. In this way I also would be able to keep alive my Grandfather's memory. I also could help others to learn the ways of The Indian, and assist the ones that have fallen by the wayside, with programs that the Federal Goverment has availiable to Native Amercians. And hopefully during my time in office The Department of Indian Affairs could develope programs within the State to also assist Native American Indians.

Military
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n/a

Community
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NA_organization:
Cherokee Wolf Clan, Yuma, Tn.Member

References
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Larry Fickenworth
106 Plemons Lane
Rockwood, Tenn. 37854
865-354-1196
Step-father

Tommy Kilby, Senator
Suite 3 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, Tenn 37243
1-615-741-1449
Friend

Dennis Ferguson, Representative
2851 Roane State Highway
Harriman, Tenn
865-882-5930
Nashville- 1-615-741-7658
Friend

Nominators
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Joesph Manycoats Walters
16370 Hwy 424,
Yuma, Tenn 38390
731-986-9166
Fax 731-986-9087
email: joesphmanycoats@cherokeewolfclan.org
tribal_ancestry: Cherokee, Choctaw
NA_orgs: Cherokee Wolf Clan

Peggy "Blue Moon" Walters
16370 Hwy 424,
Yuma, Tenn 38390
731-986-9166
email: bluemoon@cherokeewolfclan.org
tribal_ancestry: Cherokee
NA_orgs: Cherokee Wolf Clan

Educational Background
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Ocala Jr High
Ocala Fla

high_school:
GED Minot ND in 1980

rec'd_GED: yes

Work History
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current employer:
[none given]

past_employer_2:
Department of Corrections-MCRCF
Wartburg Tn.
dental
07-90--01-91

past_employer_3:
US Navy Reserce
Knoxville TN.
Dental--PO3 class
09-86----09-94

past_employer_4:
US Air Force
Dyess AFB -
Albene tx.
Dental training
10-83-10-84

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: [yes. presumed Cherokee genealogy submitted.]

Statement
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Due to the fact that I have traveled so much in the United States and have come in contact with so many Native American People and have seen the hardships they have had to face. I feel I would make a good Commissioner.Because of this fact I think I could and would work harder for the peoples rights and needs .Also because of the fact that I am both white and Indian I feel I can see both sides of each race. Also I think I could show a more Positive Impression of our people.Were most people have the wrong idea about the Native American about who and what they are realy about.

Military
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Navy
Jacks NAS
0000-PO3
sept 1986-sept 1994
PO3

military_discharge: Honorable
honorable_discharge: yes

Community
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[none given]

References
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Tommy Kilby, Senator
Suite 3 Legislative Plaze
Nashville, Tn. 37243
1-615-741-1449

Dennis Ferguson Representative
2851 Roane State Hwy
Harriman Tn.
#865-882-5930
615-741-7658

Calvin Trew
Plemons Rd
Rockwood Tn. 37854
865 -354-2072

Nominators
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Joesph Manycoats Walters
16370 Hwy 424,
Yama tn.38390
phone: 731-986-9166
fax 731-986-9087
email: joesphmanycoats@cherkeewolfclan.org
tribal_ancestry: cherokee-choctaw
NA_orgs: Cherokee Wolf Clan

Paggy Blue Moon Walters
16370 Hwy 424
Yama Tn 38390
phone: 731-986-9166
email: bluemoon@cherokeewolfclan.org
tribal_ancestry: Cherokee
NA_orgs: Cherokee Wolf Clan

Educational Background
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New Carlisle Junior High School
New Carlisle, Ohio

Tecumseh High School
New Carlisle, Ohio

GED from Thomas Moore College,
Covington, KY 1973

high_school_grad: no
rec'd_GED: yes

college: 1983 diploma in Welding Technology
certified combination welder

Tennessee Technology Center, Crossville, TN
1997 diploma in CAD Drafting
Tennessee Technology Center, Crossville, TN

college_grad: yes

Work History
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I have listed the jobs that represent the varied work experience that I have aquired. "Jack of all trades-Master of a few"

United Trailer
past employer_1:
United Trailer
Nashville, TN
Design Engineer
1998-1998

past_employer_2:
Baron LLC
Cookeville, TN
high-vacuum systems welder
1994-1996

past_employer_3:
Manchester Tank
Crossville, TN
welder/heat treat supervisor
1994-1996

past_employer_4:
Waew/Wxvl radio
Crossville, TN
on-air radio personality
1981-1983

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: numerous lines of Cherokee descendancy-geneological information submitted.

Statement
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I've been involved in the Tennessee Indian Community in many ways over the last two and a half years and I've seen The TN Native American Convention grow as more and more good people become involved. It is this experience that I can bring along with being accessible and willing to listen. I've been a member of the Advisory Council for the Knoxville Caucus for two years. I feel I could better represent East TN as a whole rather than the Knoxville Metro area from which I am geographically removed.
Whomever fills the Commission seats need to remember that they are there because their time and talents are needed by ALL of the Indian Community. If someone seeks the position to further their careers or the interests of a few groups then they should look for a position elsewhere. The People of this State deserve someone who will work to find solutions to the issues that have been largely ignored in the past. Issues such as affordable, local health care and more awareness by the caregivers of our physical and Spiritual needs. Issues such as grave desecration and looting. Whomever fills the Commission seats also need to remember that communication in the NDN Community is a MAJOR problem and ways need to be explored to be better able to communicate with constituents and to remember that communication implies TWO-WAY dialog. Whomever fills the Commisson seats need to remember that most conflicts can be resolved with diplomacy and tact and should have both in abundance along with patience and understanding while simultaniously remembering that there will be conflicts where diplomacy and tact are of no use and be willing to act accordingly to do what is right and just.

Military
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Navy: RTC-Great Lakes IL
Millington NAS-Millington, TN
Alameda NAS Alameda, CA
12/28/73-11/18/74
Aviation Storekeeper
E2
military_discharge: Honorable
honorable_discharge: yes

Community
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Tennessee Native Veterans Society-President/co-founder/CEO
currently involved with staff at Murfreesboro
VA Med Center to implement a Sweat Lodge program
and Native American Spiritual Center
Was instrumental in having Native Community invited to traditionally
honor Veterans at Nashville National Cemetary.
Currently have a clothes closet and food pantry to help NDN Vet families in need.
Instituting blanket drive to issue to homeless (Vets or not) in Sept.
Will be participating in Operation Standown-Nashville in October
2001-present

Tennessee Indian Affairs Advisory Council, board member
Tennessee Native American Convention, board member and delegate
Tennessee Indian Affairs Commission, Commissioner nominee
Have been present at all but one meeting of TNNAC, TNCIA and TNIAAC.

Native American Circle, volunteer, Southeastern TN State Regional
Correctional Facility

Maintained a website since 12/01 providing NDN news, history and a message board for posting events and discussion of issues.
http://groups.msn.com/TennesseeIndianAffairs

member-Medicine River Singers

References
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William Owensby-dir. National Cemetery, Nashville, TN
(615) 736-2839
1420 Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115-4619
friend

Addie Woods-Program Analyst,
Alvin C. York VA Medical Center
3400 Lebanon Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 867-6134
friend

Hawk James-lead/Medicine River Singers
5490 Wilson School Rd
Henderson, TN 38340
731-608-1627 cell phone
731-989-1930 home phone
friend

nominators
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James Yellow Eagle
309 Mary Charles Dr.
Maryville, TN 37801
965-984-5493
NA Descendant-yes
NA organizations-vice president/Tennessee Native Veterans Society

Pamela Pry
448 Deep Water Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
931-277-5452
NA descendant- yes
NA organizations-co-founder, Tennessee Native Veterans Society

Educational Background
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Check Junior High School
Check, West Virginia
1956

Lord Botetourt High School
Daleville, Va.
1960
high_school_grad: yes

college:
Virginia Western
Roanoke, Va.
Liberal Arts
Attended about 2 years

Work History
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current_employer_1:
Traces - Division of Frontier Health
2001 Stonebrook Place
Kingsport, Tn.37660
Therapeutic Foster Care
1992 to Present

past_employer_2:
Mountain Magic Landscape
437 N. Valley View Circle
Kingsport, Tn. 37664
Owner - Landscape Design
1980 to 1999

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: Son of Paul Vest and Georgia Vest

Statement
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I will be a suitable Commisioner because of my involvement in Native American Affairs. I have spent my entire life working to make Non-Indians aware of Our place in Society, Our needs and Our ability to contribute to the good of America. I have been a guest speaker at over one hundred twenty five (125) Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. I have shared Our Culture, Our Native Religion, and dispelled negative beliefs about Our People. I work hard in my Indian Community to keep Our Heritage alive. Should I be selected to serve, I will represent the People fairly and effectively.

Military
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Marines
Headquarters & Service Battalion
Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic
Norfolk, Va.>May 30, 1960 - August 14, 1964
CPL. E-4
Good Conduct - Top Secret Clearance
Honorable
honorable_discharge: yes

Community
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National Congress of American Indians
Washington, D.C. 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Member of Akwesasne Notes
Mohawk Nation - New York
American Indian Press Association
1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Guest speaker at over 125 schools concerning Indian affairs

Appalachian Intertribal Heritage Association
2788 Pinehurst St.
Appalachia, Va. 24216
My Position is: Council Member
Heritage Teacher, Elder
Woodland Indian Survival Teacher

References
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Donna Davis
Hickory Hills Road
Church Hill, Tn. 37642
423-357-5596
Friend - Tribe Mates

Linda Jones
1209 Camelia Ave.
Kingsport, Tn. 07660
423-246-7792
Friend - Tribe Mates

Bill Potts
204 Edward lane
Blountville, Tn. 37617
423-323-6631 or 423-323-6898
Friend

Nominators
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Donna Davis
450 Hickory Hills Road
Church Hill, Tn. 37642
423-357-5596
email: fallingblossms@yahoo.com
Chickasaw
NA_orgs: Appalcahian Intertribal Heritage Association

Linda Jones
1209 Camelia Ave.
Kingport Tn 37660
423-246-7792 423-914-1878
email: lrbjones@hotmail.com
Cherokee
NA_orgs: Appalachian Intertribal Heritage Association

divorced
TN_residency: 54 years

Educational Background
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Lynn Garden Elementary
Kingsport, Tn. 37660
1963

Lynn View High School
Walker Street
Kingspsort, Tn. 37660 1967
323-high_school_grad: yes

Work History
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current_employer_1: Northeast Tennessee Regional Health Office 1233 Southwest Ave. Ext.
Johnson City, Tn. 37660
Administrative Assistant 1
I am a State employee.
Sept. 1983-Present

603-past_employer_2:
605-past_employer_3:
607-past_employer_4:

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
263-NA_descendant: [presumed-Cherokee genealogy submitted]

NA_organization: Appalachian Intertribal Heritage Association
2788 Pinehurst Street
Appalachia, Va.24216

Community
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Appalachian Intertribal Heritage Association 2788 Pinehurst Street
Appalachia, Va.24216
Secretary-Treasurer
Council Member

References
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Lee Vest
437 N. Valley View Road
Kingsport, Tn. 37664
423-323-0327
Friend Tribe Member

Donna Davis
450 Hickory Hills Road
Church Hill Tn. 37642
423-357-5596
Tribe Mates Friend

Deborah Bowman
450 Hickory Hills Road
Church Hill, Tn. 37642
423-357-5596
Tribe Mates- Friend

more_info: I am very interested in our heritage and have worked with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. I will do the best I can to help preserve our heritage. I do not want to see our burial sites destroyed.

Nominators
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Lee Vest
NA_orgs: Appalcahian Intertribal Heritage Association

onna Davis
email: fallingblossms@yahoo.com
tribal_ancestry: Chickasaw
NA_orgs: Appalachian Intertribal Heritage Association