NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD makes drug arrest at Valley River Casino
At approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, Officer Dewitt Chekelelee, of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., responded to Harrah’s Valley River Casino in reference to possible drug activity in the parking lot.
Interior Secretarial Order declares “squaw” a derogatory term, announces process to remove term from federal usage
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation’s geographic features as announced on Friday, Nov. 19. She also declared “squaw” to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage.
Cherokee School Board addresses employee appeal
Most of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss an ‘employee appeal’. The Board moved into closed session around 6 p.m. and the meeting was not complete until approximately 10 p.m., according to School Board assistant Terri Bradley.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Beloved Man to receive honorary WCU degree
He is a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II, a Cherokee historian and storyteller, an Indian ballgame caller, a Cherokee first language speaker, and soon he will be a doctor.
Cherokee residents on SCC president’s, dean’s lists
More than 160 students made the president’s list, and 134 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
WCU to hold Open House for prospective students
Prospective college students will have a chance to learn what life on campus is all about as Western Carolina University holds Open House on Saturday, March 25.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s a new year…same as the old year
It’s a new year! 2019! And nothing has changed in Washington. No, I retract that.
EDITORIAL: Scandalous behavior
We, as a people, must engage more. We must insist on transparency in our dealings with each other and with the government.
COMMENTARY: Tribal Archives should be fast-tracked
My daughter was in the second grade when the deadline passed for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to have a Tribal Archives facility constructed. She is now a freshman at the University of Iowa and the facility is still in the planning stage.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Swimmer gets second hat trick as Lady Braves win 3-2
It is rare when a soccer player gets a hat trick (three goals) in a match. It is almost unheard of for a player to do that twice in the same week. But, that’s exactly what Cherokee senior Taran Swimmer did this past week.
TRACK & FIELD: Sutton wins shot put championship
Cherokee senior Stevi Sutton is on a quest for a ring. Last year, she was the runner-up in the state shot put event with a throw of 34’ 11”. She shattered that mark and her personal best with a throw of 36’ 6” to win the shot put event at the Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championship held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, April 23.
TRACK & FIELD: Middle School teams compete at SMC championships
Cherokee Middle School’s track and field teams competed at the Smoky Mountain Conference championships at Robbinsville High School on Monday, April 21. Darius Lambert took first place in the Boys 1600M run with a time of 5:07.23 and he took second place in the Boys 800M run with a time of 2:26.96.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Minda Faye Lambert Ross – obituary
Minda Faye Lambert Ross, 64, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness while at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 21,
Rev. Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason – obituary
Reverend Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason, age 69, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor – obituary
Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
HAPPENINGS
The Haunted House Massacre
Oct. 31 at 7pm at the old Soco Community Building located below Happy Holiday Campground. Scary fun for all ages. Treat bags will be provided for the kids. This is free to everyone and is being presented by CTM-Builders. Info: (828) 269-6570 or...
EBCI 4-H Archery Club info
EBCI 4-H Archery meets every other Tuesday from 5:30-7pm. Beginners to advanced, ages 5-17. Must have a responsible adult present and turn in a notarized 4-H application. Info: Sarah McClellan-Welch 554-6935
Healing and Wellness Coalition offering educational DVSs
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition has sponsored various conferences and events since its inception in 2002. Over the years, the group has developed a series of educational DVDs including: 2006 “Creating a Peaceful Spirit: A Journey to Healing” conference...
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