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Circle of Security program looks to equip Cherokee parents

Circle of Security program looks to equip Cherokee parents

Anatta Harding was desperately looking for some help while she and her son were adjusting to a move to Cherokee. More than anything she was trying to find a Circle of Security program, a guided group that focuses on improving ‘the development pathway of children and their parents’. Harding had gone through the program twice before.  

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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

EBCI Family Safety Program celebrates fifth anniversary

On Oct. 1, 2015, the Family Safety Program became the child welfare and adult protective services program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).  The Family Safety Program took over jurisdiction from North Carolina Department of Social Services for any child welfare or adult protective matter arising on tribal trust land.

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Everyone is called, have you chosen?

God never said to just sit around nor even just attend a church.  I read things like “Go ye therefore into all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.”  We can almost hear a person say, “Well, that’s good, I’ll just lay out until next Sunday then.”  No, that’s not how it works, either.  Let me give you a benchmark.  Having started, I need to finish this. 

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COMMENTARY: Ripple effect

As a person of the male gender, I am probably not the best judge of how to treat women. I think the people who are the best equipped to give instruction on a subject are the ones who live it. But I also believe that there are some basic guidelines of living that allow guys to know how to treat people.

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The Wall of Healing: Vietnam War Veteran’s Day

The 58,267 names on the Vietnam Wall in Washington commemorate and memorialize the American warriors who died in the conflict in southeast Asia.  Many of its horrors live today in the minds and hearts of those of us who served.  Much was lost in that war in addition to the lives of our fighting men and women. 

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HAPPENINGS

Cherokee gyms closed this week

Due to the NAYO tournament this weekend, the following gyms will be closed due to current staff setting up the grounds for NAYO preparations:  Wolfetown, Big Cove, and Snowbird.  These gyms will remain closed for the remainder of this week (July 14-18).  The Birdtown...

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Important notices for Veterans

From the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143   The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs District Service Office Steven Robertson on Thursday, July 17 from 1-4pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. ...

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Reward offered for information on B&E

A $250 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons who broke into a home on Owle’s Nest Road in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29. A 60” flat screen LG television was taken from this residence. Please...

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