NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 17
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 17
Tribe set to receive over $1.5 million in DOJ funds
The Department of Justice announced on Friday, Oct. 18 that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Tribal Court Dockets for Oct. 23, 24
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
Online guide lists WCU as ‘College of Distinction’
Western Carolina University has been designated a “College of Distinction” for 2013-14 by an online guide that provides information for prospective college students, their parents and high school counselors.
EBCI youth represent Tribe at UNITY Conference
More than 1200 Native American youth from throughout the United States attended the National UNITY Conference in Los Angeles, Calif.
Cherokee Middle School student supply lists
6th grade Big three-ring binder such as a Trappe Keeper, 7-pocket folders designed to fit into the three-ring binder, one pack loose leaf paper, five individual subject notebooks designed with three punched holes, one marble composition book, two packs of pencils, two...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Letter to the editor: Holiday Blessings
By CRIS WEATHERFORD On behalf of the children and staff of the Cherokee Children’s Home, I would like to send a heart-felt thank you to all those in the community who reached out to us this Christmas season. The children were truly blessed with a wonderful holiday...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Gold diggers on the prowl!
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I’m a member of a tribe that pays a sizeable monthly per cap. Within the last five years the checks have really gone up, and our community is blessed to have this windfall; however, there have been problems, too. Specifically, we are starting to...
Thank you letter from the family of McKinley “Mac” Swimmer
The family of McKinley “Mac” Swimmer would like to thank everyone who came by to offer prayers, kind words, singing and food during Mac’s illness and passing. The family would like to give special thanks to our ministers: Merritt Youngdeer, Percy Cunningham and...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Local Disabled Veterans fly fish Cherokee’s waters
The local chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly-Fishing (www.projecthealingwaters.org) hosted a veterans fishing outing on Cherokee’s trout waters this past weekend for more than 20 veterans.
Tribal members help Mars Hill to record season
The Mars Hill Lions had their best football season in 26 years and several EBCI tribal members helped the cause.
Cherokee Wrestling results – King of the Mountain tournament
Saturday, Dec. 3 King of the Mountain Tournament Cherokee – 3rd place, 197 points 113lb. – Jose Najera (2-2); pinned Bobby Nguyen (Banks Co. ), pinned by Logan Beard (Andrews), pinned Steven Bair (Hayesville), pinned by Dwight Shampine (Franklin) 126lb. – Levi...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Lois Rose Ball – obituary
Lois Rose Ball, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, and all her loved ones gone on before her on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.
Wesley Morris Lambert – obituary
Wesley Morris Lambert, 59, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.
Hazel Lee Saunooke-Stalcup – obituary
Hazel Saunooke-Stalcup, 75, born May 9, 1940, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
Youth Swim Clinic
Feb. 23 at Cherokee Life Center at 10am on the pool deck. Youth ages 6-14 are welcomed to participate in this clinic. Cost: $5 for EBCI tribal members and $10 for all others, includes admission to the pool and Gatorade. Meet Saturday in the lobby of the Center...
Jackson County Little League additional sign-up day
Feb. 23 from 10am – 2pm at the Jackson County Recreation Dept. in Cullowhee. Info: Dave McCoy (828) 226-5640
Benefit dinner
Feb. 22 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Bob and Joyce Taylor are hosting the benefit for their son Matthew who needs help while he is going through several surgeries and recovery and cannot work. Menu includes bean bread, fried chicken, cabbage, fried...
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