NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS to adjust COVID leave policies
Much of the Monday, Feb. 7 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was spent discussing updates on COVID-19 at the school and adjusting policy for staff.
School Board addresses water damage concerns at CCS
Murray said there was a recent report of water leakage in one of the kindergarten classrooms, which caused that class to be moved to a new room while the situation is assessed.
Cherokee Youth Center set for April completion
Construction for the new Cherokee Youth Center is on schedule with a ribbon cutting in less than three months.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal program emphasizing car seat safety
According to the most recent statistics from the CDC, “In the United States, 663 children ages 12 years and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes during 2015.” Thirty-five (35) percent of those children were not restrained in a car seat or with a seat belt.
A Cherokee Gardner’s Journal: The Iris Report
Every morning, from mid-April to late May, mom calls at seven in the morning (sometimes earlier). My dear mother gives me her garden Iris Report.
CHS student accepted to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Cherokee High School rising senior Juanita Paz-Chalacha is one step closer to her dream of becoming a professional musician.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Find your way back
If you are from Cherokee, live in the area, or commute here to work, getting around is fairly easy.
COMMENTARY: Childcare for health care workers now, not later
I know with all the incident command centers that have been established that this must be a topic of discussion, but just in case…
COMMENTARY: Hiding in plain sight…maybe…
It’s sorta kinda official. Tupac Shakur is not dead, he’s alive and hiding somewhere on the Navajo Rez.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: We want to beat our opponents, not hurt them
During the summer months, I spend more time in the stands than on the sidelines. This past weekend, while in the stands watching my daughter’s roller derby bout at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville I got to thinking about the sportsmanship shown across almost every sport when someone is shaken up or hurt.
WRESTLING: Tribal member named Outstanding Coach in Arkansas
Posting a record of 31-7 this past year, Nika West coached the Springdale Har-Ber High School Wildcats to a second place finish in the first-ever Arkansas Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association 6A/7A Dual State Championship.
ON THE SIDELINES: Women’s sports deserve more respect
I do not like to dogpile on an issue, but I’ll make an exception this week. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Benoit tweeted “women’s sports in general not worth watching” on June 22. I not only completely disagree with Benoit, I must ask what sports is he watching?
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danielle Brady
Danielle Brady, born Jan. 21, 1986 passed away Oct. 6, 2020. She was a wonderful beautiful daughter, sister, and the best mom.
OBITUARY: George David Martin Sr.
George David Martin Sr., 71, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully at his home after battling an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Walter “Juke” Bradley Jr.
Walter Andrew Bradley Jr., 34, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Coggins Testing for horses
March 15 at Cherokee Animal Care. Coggins test and vaccination $16 at reduced prices. Info: 497-3401
Bill Taylor Scholarship available
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and is intended for students pursuing a degree in business administration or a business-related area. Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. The application is available on line at...
Big Y announcements
The Big Y 40 N over basketball league will be starting this month. If you are interested in having some fun while getting some physical activity, call Tim Smith 497-9649 for more information. The Big Y Free Labor Group will meet the last Thursday of each month at...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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