NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Scare-okee Committee attempts to firm up the plan
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. - At the Scare-okee committee’s meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center, event manager Mollie Grant led the group in a review of the event checklist. Scare-okee is...
CCB medical cards revealed at Cherokee Police Commission meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
CCS School Board swears in new members
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Oct. 2. Superintendent Consuela ‘Consie’ Girty swore in three new board members: Yellowhill Rep. Jennifer Thompson, Big Y Rep. Tara Reed-Cooper, and Painttown Rep. Micah Swimmer.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Engineering students triple WCU’s output of face shields for medical worker use in pandemic
Students from Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology have checked out 3D printers from the university and are using them from home to help produce face shields for use by health care professionals during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Remember the Removal riders training through quarantine
The 10 riders representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on this year’s Remember the Removal ride are continuing their training during the current COVID-19 quarantine situation.
Bradley named a Bonner Scholar for Carson-Newman
Tierney Bradley, a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS), has been named a Bonner Scholar for the 2020-21 academic year at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tenn.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, the way, the light, the truth
The Old Testament has taught many of us that God was actually introducing us to His Plan from the very beginning in the book of Genesis.
COMMENTARY: Royalty have represented with style and grace despite uncertainties
Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Amy West, Teen Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Haley Smith, Junior Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Nevayah Panther, and Little Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Georjia Girty have represented the Tribe with style, grace, and most of all, patience, during one of the most turbulent times in recent history.
COMMENTARY: Woe the People
Representative government is a mixed blessing. While representative government represents, by definition, the people, it is impossible for a small body of elected officials to resolve or agree with every person or body of people that they represent.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: When fishing is about more than just fishing
Henry David Thoreau, a 19th century writer and naturalist, once said, “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
BASKETBALL: Lossiah signs to play at Warren Wilson College
Lady Brave alumnus Le Le Lossiah plans to continue her basketball career as an Owl at Warren Wilson College in Asheville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Winners focus on winning
Michael Phelps cruised to his 20th Olympic Gold Medal on Tuesday, Aug. 9 with a win in the 200M Butterfly event.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joseph “Joe” Thompson
Joseph “Joe” Thompson, 94, of the Big Cove Community, went to his Heavenly Home to join his Father on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jackson and Alice Wolfe Thompson.
OBITUARY: Jean Johnson Arch
After a courageous battle with various illnesses, Jean J. Arch entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from her home surrounded by family. Jean’s faith was the essence of her service to her community. She was given awards that described her outstanding service and tireless dedication to the Cherokee people and community.
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Murray
Patricia Ann Jumper Murray, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Harris Regional Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Waterfall Hike with Friends’ Classic Hikes of the Smokies
Friends of the Smokies and hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead a hike on Tuesday, May 13 on the next Classic Hike of the Smokies to Ramsey Cascades, the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Hikers will enjoy a strenuous...
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 9-10
Western Carolina University will hold a trio of commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be a record-breaking spring class.
CIHA Peds Kindergarten round-up flyer
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