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Wristband, t-shirt and zip line information for the Fair

Sep 24, 2012 | Front Page, Happenings, NEWS ka-no-he-da

Children’s Day Wristband Information Per the Fair Committee’s recommendation, the wristbands on Children’s Day, Wednesday, Oct. 3 will be handed out beginning at 1pm until they are gone. Unlimited rides for those with a wristband will be from 3pm-9pm on Children’s...

Miss Cherokee report for September

Sep 24, 2012 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

September has been a good month that has definitely gone by a lot faster than I expected it to.

President Obama signs Proclamation designating Chimney Rock as a National Monument

Sep 24, 2012 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

WASHINGTON – President Obama signed a proclamation on Friday, Sept. 21 establishing Chimney Rock as a National Monument. Chimney Rock, located in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado, offers a spectacular landscape rich in history and Native American...

Cherokee Indian Hospital awarded accreditation

Sep 20, 2012 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

Cherokee Indian Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes Cherokee...

“Indian Kar” competition

Sep 20, 2012 | Happenings, NEWS ka-no-he-da

The “Indian Kar” competition for this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2. The car must be driven in the parade and judging will take place in front of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds immediately following the parade. Info: Cherokee Welcome...

FEMA Reauthorization Act allows tribal governments to directly apply for federal disaster aid

Sep 20, 2012 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

WASHINGTON - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate issued the following statement regarding passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the 2012 FEMA Reauthorization Act, including Section 210, which would amend the Stafford Act to...