NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Election law retabled as desire for more public input cited
With 25 days left before Tribal Council can adopt changes to the Tribe’s election laws, Tribal Council voted to retable a proposed ordinance Dec. 6 with changes and amendments. With an ordinance passed in September, changes can be made to election laws until Dec. 31. The election year is now defined as Jan. 1 – Sept. 30 that a general election takes place.
Talk of protests starts Council debate on rights
The right to petition for a redress of grievances is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to American citizens, and it’s reaffirmed in the Indian Civil Rights Act and the tribal code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Court Docket for Dec. 12
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School sponsors Report Card Open House
Cherokee Middle Schools sponsored its 3rd Report Card Open House for the 2012/2013 school year. If you were unable to attend the open house, reports were mailed.
Cherokee Elementary School sponsors Report Card Open House
Cherokee Elementary sponsored its 3rd and final Report Card Open House for the 2012/2013 school year on Monday, March 18. Approximately 150 folks came to school that rainy afternoon to visit with teachers and receive their child’s Report Card.
Cherokee Central Schools clarifies use of eagle feathers during graduation
In regard to public inquiries over the use of eagle feathers (and other raptor series bird feathers) during graduation ceremonies at Cherokee Central, the Cherokee Central Schools Administration has taken the position that the use and display of eagle feathers (and...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Belated heartfelt thank you letter from the Randy Oocumma family
First of all, we thank GOD for allowing us to have had Randy in our lives. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you for your comforting words, your prayers and all of your thoughtful deeds shown to us during the loss of our dear loved one. This is a very...
Thank you letter from the family of Lena Y. Hornbuckle
We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to anyone who attended the wake or funeral, sent flowers or food, sang or simply said a prayer for us all. Crisp Funeral Home, Cherokee Boys Club, Family Support, Big Y Free Labor, Reverends Red Bradley, Bo Parris and...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Creating a Budget
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I have no idea where to start to create a budget. It seems that before the month is over, I’m outta cash. More month than money! Can you help me keep track of my expenses? ~ Signed, Unbalanced Dear Unbalanced: Definitely! Creating a budget is the...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Runners sought for upcoming runs
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The Cherokee Runners will be participating in the 2012 Smoky Mountain Relay and is seeking runners to register and participate in the 207-mile race. This event is very challenging as the course includes paved...
Hooping 4 Hooters basketball tournament info
Hooping 4 Hooters. Feb. 25-26 at Birdtown Rec. Center. Men’s Open (18+) basketball tournament. 1st place - $2,000. The remaining proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Entry fee of $250 due by Feb. 16 at 5pm, 12-man roster. This event is...
Yellowhill Judo Club hosts annual tournament
SUBMITTED By MARY WOLFE-LAMBERT Yellowhill Judo Club hosted the annual Yellowhill Open Judo tournament on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Birdtown Rec. Center. Over 30 clubs participated in the event. “We would like to thank everyone that donated their time to...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Omer “Buck” Buchanan Sr. – obituary
Omer “Buck” Buchanan Sr., of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at the Cherokee Indian Hopstial on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.
John Wesley Swayney – obituary
John Wesley Swayney, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2015, in a Jackson County Hospital.
Jesse James Taylor – obituary
Jesse James Taylor 89, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Easter Treats in Wolftown
March 29 from 1-3pm at the Wolftown Community Club. Easter treats will be given to children of all ages. Club officials related they are hoping the Easter Bunny will have time to stop by as well.
Rainbows and Ramps Festival set for Saturday
Mountain trout and wild ramps take center stage at the annual Rainbow and Ramps festival on Sat., March 30, from 10am – 2:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the public is invited to celebrate a time-honored...
Fisherman’s Day Breakfast
March 30 from 6-11am at Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church. All proceeds will go to help build classrooms.
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