Last Saturday was the annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off event. I’m happy to report that Cherokee participated on FM 501 East with the Adopt-a-Highway program in memory of Herman Rhoades. My grandchildren, Kendall & Brady helped Avery and Maurine Johnson pick up 22 bags of trash. They would like to encourage others to help in keeping our area neat. If you’re interested in taking part in this program and would like to participate, go to www.dot.state.tx.us or call 325-643-0413.

Wayland Dobbs has been in New Mexico at Camp Blue Haven.

Dan and Esther Cox had family visiting this weekend. Their daughter, Amy and son, Lyle and his new bride were here.

Kandis Dobbs hosted the ladies from the Cherokee Church of Christ in their monthly Ladies Night Out. The food was great and the entertainment hilarious!

Natasia Jackson Peterson and little Andrew are visiting with Kandis and Wayland Dobbs. They will be there for a while. Natasia’s husband is in basic training in San Antonio.

Robert Baugh and several youth from the Cherokee Church of Christ went to a retreat at Camp Hensel near Marble Falls last weekend.

There are eight Sojourner families working at Cherokee Home for Children this week and next week. They will be painting, sewing, cooking and doing other jobs to help out the Children’s Home.

Last Saturday the Cherokee Church of Christ hosted the community of Cherokee in a "Rib Feed". Ribs, salads, vegetables and desserts, bread and tea were served to around 150 people.

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Please pray for our children…