EBCI Cooperative Extension is taking orders for fruit & berry plants until March 16. Payment is required to place your order. Stop by the EBCI Cooperative Extension office at 876 Acquoni Road to place an order. These are high quality, bare-root plants: Asparagus (Jersey Night) $1.00 ea; Blackberries (Triple Crown –...
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EBCI Cooperative Extension Fruit & Berry Sale
VITA Tax Preparation for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons
Feb. 14 and 24 at Tsali Manor Senior Center Items needed for appt: Wage(W-2), Per capita(1099-M), Interest(1099-I),Social Security (SSA-1099), if SSI (No form necessary), Pension or Retirement (1099-R) forms Daycare provider statement including provider tax ID Social Security Card and birth date of each individual listed on tax return Enrollment card for each individual...
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Debbie Lambert honored by TCGE Board
Debbie Lambert was honored during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 2 for her time of service on the TCGE Board. Below is the text of a citation she received from the Board: Debbie Lambert Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise/Tribal Bingo Enterprise November 1997 thru January 2012 In recognition of...
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Stolen Baskets
This basket, along with a drop-handle white oak purse basket, was stolen from my home in the Fisher Branch Housing project on Friday, Jan. 20. The basket is old and believed to have been made by Lucy George. It was in perfect condition. The purse basket, which contained a lid, was also an...
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Analysis: More farmer’s markets = lower obesity rates
An independent analysis of USDA data has concluded that there are three times the amount of farmer’s markets in areas of the United States with the lowest obesity rates.
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Oconaluftee Job Corps receives highest USDA Service Award
The Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center recently received one of only twelve 2012 MLK Drum Major for Service Awards from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). This award is the highest national service award offered by the USDA and represents a tremendous commitment to improving the lives of others through community engagement....
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CHS football players sign to play at Carson-Newman
All across the country, thousands of high school football players signed letters of intent to colleges and universities on Wednesday, Feb. 1 – otherwise known as National Signing Day. In Cherokee, three Cherokee High School players signed to play at the next level at Carson-Newman.
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Wachacha to speak at App. State
BOONE — Mary Wachacha, lead consultant for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service and an EBCI tribal member, will speak at Appalachian State University on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in Edwin Duncan Hall room 315. Her talk is sponsored by the University Forum Committee, the Department...
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June Per Capita Deadlines
MONDAY, APRIL 2 at 4:30pm * Direct Deposit Request Form MONDAY, APRIL 16 at 4:30pm * Federal Tax Withholding Form * Per Capita Waiver Form * Letters of Guardianship * Letters of Administration To obtain forms, please visit: * The Enrollment Office, Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex or,...
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Per Capita Distribution notice for New EBCI Enrollees
To be considered for the June 2012 per capita distribution, completed enrollment applications for new applicants must be submitted to the Enrollment Office by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 15. Enrollment applications received after this date will not be considered for the June 2012 distribution. An application will only be considered complete with...
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Cherokee Boys Club Report – Feb. 2
CLUB SCHEDULE: Thursday, February 2 – Books Are Fun Book Fair at Club Conference Room – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 – Board Resolution Deadline – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 14 – School Early Release Wednesday, February 15 – Board Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16 – Safety Committee Meeting...
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Tsali Care Center “Senior College” classes study Native history
For the past two months, the residents of Tsali Care Center who are enrolled in the “Senior College” program have been studying Native American History. The residents picked this topic, and have enjoyed the study very much.
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Budget Council – Jan. 31
Budget Council – Jan. 31
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Tribal Council Agenda – Feb. 2
Tribal Council Agenda – Feb. 2
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Ray Rose is new TCGE Board of Advisors member
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the TCGE Board of Advisors recently announced the newest TCGE Board member, Ray Rose.
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