By John Knowling, Highland School District Taxpayer The current proposal for a new High School at the Highland School District needs our attention and support. In my opinion the request is reasonable and the need is obvious. I, like many of you, do not have children attending Highland Highschool. In fact my wife and I have five children, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren none of whom have attended or will be…
Michelle Peterson of Cherokee Village, chairwoman of the newly organized Citizens for Highland School District Accountability speaks and takes questions of a large audience Jan. 5 at the group’s first meeting. The group’s goal is to once again make the voices of the 2/3majority who overturned the 8.9 mill increase in November be heard. A Special Election to attempt again to pass the millage has been set for Feb. 14 with early…
By Russell Stokes, Cherokee Mayor Thanks to everyone who entered the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Village Pride Committee and the Mayor. The displays were fantastic and reflected lots of work by their owners. Cash prizes were awarded for three places in each ward plus city-wide businesses. The prize amounts were $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third. These lights in addition to the display at Town Center…
Registered voters living in Ward 1 interested in filling the vacated seat of council member Chuck Kristopeit must submit a petition of 10 signatures from registered voters of that ward to City Hall by 4pm, January 11th 2023. The petition and other needed information are available to be picked up at City Hall.
The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club Christmas party was held on December 2 at the North Golf Course Conference Center in Cherokee Village.Members and guests enjoyed the pot luck of turkey, ham, and all the accompanying dishes.President Wayne Pinner announced the 2023 officers. He will continue to serve as President; Vice-President, Dave Thomas, and Secretary-Treasurer , Mary Thomas. Lynn and Ruth Maxedon gifted agate specimens to everyone. Honorary member John Riggs…
