NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
COVID-19 timeline of events relating to EBCI
Following are important dates and events relating to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) response to the coronavirus (COVID-19):
Cherokee cases increase as “community spread” confirmed
Cherokee has seen nine (9) new positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last two days (four reported on Sunday, May 31 and five on Monday, June 1) as reported by the EBCI Joint Information Center.
Motorcycle fatality near Park Headquarters
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision along Newfound Gap Road near Park Headquarters at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CIH hosting Family Photo Contest
Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking entries for an amateur photography competition highlighting “family”.
EBCI Land Needs Assessment meeting
Two meetings are set for Thursday, April 16 at the Yellowhill Community Club building for a concluding comment and discussion session on the draft action steps coming out of the EBCI Land Needs Assessment.
WATR’s Annual Meeting to focus on Fish Conservation
Michael Lavoie, EBCI Fisheries and Wildlife Management director, will be the featured speaker at WATR’s (Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River) on Monday, April 13.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What makes the grass grow at Island Park
Flocks of Mallard ducks and Canadian geese have called the Island Park their home away from home for several years now.
LETTER: Reader not in favor of Adventure Park
I think these waste water and put too much of the “adventure” indoors.
EDITORIAL: We need the Adventure Park
A big piece in the sustainability of the Tribe is laying out a plan for smart growth in the economy of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Life Center offers exercise and rehab programs
The Cherokee Life Center offers a wide variety of exercise and rehab programs that will help anyone in need of personal care, provider recommendation, preventing or maintaining aging diseases, or help in starting an exercise plan that will fit your interests and schedule.
MARTIAL ARTS: Figueroa wins National Championship
Jackson Figueroa, a member of the Yellowhill Judo Club, won the Junior Judo National Championship for his division at the USJA/USJF National Junior Judo Championships held at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pa. on July 5-7. Other Yellowhill Judo Club members...
2nd Annual Youth Track Meet flyer and applications (updated with new age groups)
The 2nd Annual Youth Track Meet is scheduled for Aug. 1-2 at the Acquoni Expo Center track.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Russell Lee Walkingstick – obituary
Russell Lee Walkingstick, infant son of David Edwards and Ardina Walkingstick passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Wanda Lee (Joe Lou) Smith Bradley – obituary
Wanda Lee (Joe Lou) Smith Bradley, 82, of the Wolftown Community, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
Rita M. Wildcat – obituary
Rita M. Wildcat, 67, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Refresher Training Course covering OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Sept. 11 at the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center 2nd Floor EOC/Training Room. This 8-hour course offers the resources required for an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher/awareness class. The class, sponsored by the EBCI Emergency Management Agency, is open to the...
101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor deadlines approaching
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...
Nanas Cooking for Brothers in the Wind Benefit Dinner
Aug. 15 from 11am – 2pm at the Cool Waters Motel. $8 dinner and includes fried chicken, cabbage, fried potatoes, bean bread, beans and hominy, and a drink. Delivery is available if there are more than three orders. Info: Ned Stamper 736-2780, Wahnetah Stamper...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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