NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Recovery speaker gets candid with Cherokee community
Addiction to drugs is a complicated, multi-layered thing that is often misunderstood. This was the message delivered by Dr. Stephen Loyd, a recovery speaker from Franklin, Tenn., as he spoke to a crowd at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 24.
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
The bridge on the river, why?
A project to bring a new pedestrian bridge and main sewer line to downtown Cherokee made significant progress this week.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VETERANS CORNER: Larry Burton Spence Sr. (U.S. Navy Ret.)
Larry Burton Spence Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy on May 1, 1958 and went to San Diego, Calif. where, in boot camp, he became a “chow runner” for the company.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade route changing
The route for this year’s 106th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 2 will be different than in the past few years.
Cherokee youth place at 4-H competitions
Two Cherokee youth represented the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians well at two recent 4-H Presentation Competitions. Kaelin Jones and Lucian Davis both placed in the 11-13 age group at the District Competition held in June at Madison High School as well as the State Competition held July 21 at N.C. State University in Raleigh.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Blessings come with our obedience
“If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.
COMMENTARY: My thanks to the true heroes…
True heroes walk among us.
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community Club thanks essential workers
We are tremendously grateful to all the people serving the frontlines of COVID-19 in essential services.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee runners compete at meets in Murphy, Asheville
This past week, Cherokee runners competed at meets in Murphy, Asheville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Hey fans, keep on screaming
As I stood on the sidelines after Jason’s catch and watched the reactions of players, cheerleaders, coaches, and fans, it got me to thinking about the role that spectators play in a game.
FOOTBALL: Braves win home thriller over Mustangs
Jason McMillan, Braves senior wide receiver, simply did what he’s probably done hundreds of other times in life – he ran a short crossing route over the middle and caught a pass. But, this time it was different.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.
George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: Janice R. Catolster
Janice R. Catolster, 56, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jannie McCray Thompson
Jannie McCray Thompson, 70, of Cherokee, entered into God’s loving arms surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 20, 2020. Jannie was born on March 13, 1950 to the late Robert and Mamie McCray.
HAPPENINGS
Jim Thorpe Native American Games
June 8-14 in Shawnee, Okla. Events include wrestling, karate, basketball, softball, track and field, and more. Stickball has been added this year. The website has not yet been updated, but keep checking back at www.jimthorpegames.com. For registration assistance...
BBQ dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 20 from 11am – 2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. Includes slaw, baked beans and drink $7. This is a fundraiser for Kara Martin who is running for Miss Indian World at next month’s Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 22 at Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups at 5:30pm, bags fly at 6pm. $25 per team followed by a $5 blind draw. Pay-outs 75 percent on team tournament and 75 percent on blind draw. Longest shot competition – Native American craft prizes. This is a fundraiser...
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