NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park celebrates completion of new accessible trail in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials and partners celebrated the completion of a trail accessibility project in Cades Cove at the John Oliver Cabin on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The newly-created trail meets standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and provides access for visitors of all ability levels to one of Cades Cove’s most popular historic homesites.
Combined law enforcement efforts result in three drug-related arrests
The combined efforts of the CIPD (Cherokee Indian Police Dept.) Criminal Interdiction Team, the Cherokee Marshal and Community Supervision Service, Tribal ALE, and the CIPD Narcotics Division – with support from the DEA Task Force and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor – resulted in the drug-related arrests of three individuals in the Settacoo Cove Road Area on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
CCS School Board meets and says farewell to exiting members
The Cherokee Centrals Schools Board of Education held a meeting at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Monday (Sept. 20) night. The dual purpose of the meeting was to conduct business and to recognize exiting board members after the 2021 election.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tooni nominated for NAMMY Flutist of the Year
Matt Tooni, an EBCI tribal member, has been nominated for a Native American Music Award (NAMMY).
Jacobs selected to AISES Board of Directors
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced the appointment of six new members of its Board of Directors recently, as well as the full slate of board members for 2017-2020. Joining the AISES Board of Directors are Grace Bulltail, Kristina Halona, Shaun Tsabetsaye, Adrienne Laverdure, Barney Enos, and Alicia Jacobs.
Autumn leaves must fall, but not before being a WNC tourism draw
It’s September in the hills when Western Carolina University’s fall foliage forecaster Beverly Collins attempts to quantify the quality of the annual color show in Western North Carolina through a scientific-based prediction. And, Collins is anticipating a good display across the mountains this year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Is it any wonder they are known as the ‘Greatest’ generation?
We observed the date of the beginning push by the Allies towards the ending of WWII, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) last week.
COMMENTARY: EBCI tribal flag should be flown at same height as U.S. flag
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a proud, sovereign nation and the EBCI tribal flag can be seen flying all over the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation) but lower than the flag of the United States. Why? I would like to see the flags flown at the same height, at least here on tribal land.
COMMENTARY: Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team answers commentary questions
The Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team (DV MDT) is writing in gratitude that a discussion about domestic violence has been taking place in the One Feather.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GYMNASTICS: Tribal members compete in Asheville
Nikki and Sara Toineeta, both EBCI tribal members, competed recently in the Gala Women’s Gymnastics Meet held at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville.
WRESTLING: Bradley wins division at James Orr tournament
Cherokee’s Jaron Bradley, senior, took first place in the 152lb division at the James Orr Memorial Invitational Tournament held in Robbinsville on Saturday, Jan. 17.
BASKETBALL: Two EBCI teams win at NASA tournament
Two teams representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians won championships at the NASA basketball tournament held in Cherokee on Jan. 16-17, and two more EBCI teams won second place.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Obituary: George Daniel Smith
George Daniel Smith, born July 2, 1951, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2020.
Obituary: Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant
Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant, known by friends and family as Val, passed away on March 26, 2020.
OBIT – Shirley Ann (Littlejohn) Crowe
Shirley Ann (Littlejohn) Crowe, age 69, passed away peacefully at the Tsali Care Nursing Home in Cherokee on March 23, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 16)
Big Cove Free Labor Turkey Shoot
Jan. 18 at 5pm at the Jess Welch Turkey Shoot Facility. Good food, good prizes. All guns welcome.
Indoor Flea Market
Jan. 24-25 starting at 8am at the Birdtown Community Club Building. Will cancel if weather is bad. Info: Jody Taylor 736-7509
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