NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Primary Election voter turn-out rates
The following voter turn-out information was supplied to the One Feather by the EBCI Board of Elections:
Construction at CCS nearing next milestone
Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) is just a few months away from stage two of a serious makeover of its campus.
Same-sex marriage ordinance dies in Council before consideration
An ordinance, submitted by Tamara Thompson, that sought to amend Cherokee Code Chapter 50 Article I (Marriage) that would recognize same-sex within the tribal jurisdiction of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), died on the floor without being deemed read and tabled and with no action being taken.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
12th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring planned
Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are sponsoring the 12th annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event, on Thursday, May 19.
Park plans prescribed burn northwest of Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 888 acres of forested area northwest of Cades Cove beginning on Wednesday, March 30.
Native American Farming Council meeting set for Cherokee
The USDA Council for Native American Farming and Ranching (CNAFR) will host its regional meeting in Cherokee on April 4-5 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. The Council was established by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to provide recommendations on ways to...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The natural attraction of Cherokee
It is easy to take the place you live for granted. I have lived in the mountains of western North Carolina most of my life. As a good friend and former coworker used to say, I have fished these streams and walked these trails all my life.
EDITORIAL: Freedom of speech takes a step backward
The cause of a free and open press took a hit last week, albeit a symbolic one, in the Tribal Council Chambers on Thursday, April 5.
COMMENTARY: Cultural appropriation and commercialism….issue
I want to start this edition with my best wishes to the family of Dr. Wolfe who has walked on.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee takes on Mitchell, Avery, Rosman
Results and scoring stats from Cherokee’s games against Mitchell, Avery and Rosman
SOCCER: Thompson named to All-Conference team
Darius Thompson, a senior at Cherokee High School, has been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team for soccer. - One Feather staff report
WRESTLING: Tuscola and Mountain Heritage results
Wrestling results from matches against Tuscola (Nov. 19) and Mountain Heritage (Nov. 22)
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Donna West Welch – obituary
Donna West Welch, age 55, of the Big Cove Community, went to her eternal home on Jan. 23, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Clarice Jackson Creson – obituary
Clarice Jackson Creson ,age 62, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.
Staff Sgt. Randy Douglas Bocook
Staff Sgt. Randy Douglas Bocook 72, of Bryson City, died in his home on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
December 2013 Per Capita Deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the December 2013 per capita distribution will be Tuesday, Oct. 1. All direct deposit forms must be notarized. Please bring a voided check for deposit into your checking account or a statement from your bank indicating...
5th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Fire and Ice Masquerade Gala
Oct. 26 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, expand and upgrade facilities, implement wellness and community benefit programs to serve the Cherokee community. The...
Girl Scout Recruitment Meeting
Sept. 5 at 6pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. Info: www.girlscoutsp2p.org or local recruitment manager Karen Bartlett 488-6537 or kbartlett@girlscoutsp2p.org
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