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“Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXIV • Number 4 March 21, 2003 Tribal Wrestler Places Second in State By Kenny Bayon route to district and regional champi- LAKELAND — Two points. onships. Two lousy points! Even in defeat at Lakeland, That is all that separated Mitchell still came away a champion Seminole tribal member Keith (Mitchell) when the legendary Brandon program, Simmons from winning a high-school coached by Russ Cozart, rolled to the state championship at the 2003 FHSAA Class 2A team title. Wrestling Finals, held Feb. 27-March 1 at Brandon pumps out state cham- the Lakeland Center. See SIMMONS, page 4 Mitchell, a 17- year-old junior at Brandon (located just east of Tampa) High, placed second in the Class 2A 275-pound weight class after losing 3-2 to Clay’s Cyrus Wainwright. Despite the season-ending loss, Mitchell can’t be too upset. After all, he improved so much in the past year it’s incred- ible: After finishing with a 26-15 record dur- ing the 2001-2002 cam- paign (his first year on Kenny Bayon varsity), this season Mitchell Simmons (center) places 2nd in FHSAA Finals. Mitchell went an impressive 37-5 en

Paula Cassels Ahfachkee students singing to Summer Lovin’ at the 2003 Spring Festival on March 6. Krystle Young, Seminole Artist Krystle Young, 12, is the daughter of Brenda Ahfachkee School Celebrates Spring Festival Cypress and Steve By Paula Cassels face painter was on hand, painting hearts showing their traditional patchwork on Young. She is from the BIG CYPRESS — On March and butterfly Mardi Gras masks on the baggy shirts and skirts. There were also Panther Clan and 6, the Ahfachkee school students and kid's faces. potholders and small pillows. resides on the their parents were invited to attend the The students experienced some The Seminole culture staff said Hollywood Spring Festival. Mardi Gras-style food: spicy sausage the students are doing great and were Reservation with her The theme for this year was and seafood gumbo, shrimp kabobs, very proud of all the students. The mod- mother. Mardi Gras. Art teacher Linda Martin sweet potatoes and pineapple, and dirty els in the Seminole Spring Fashion show Krystle and co-worker Jessica William decorated rice with beans. were Stephanie Hall, Patricia Walker, recently won 1st, 3rd, the cafeteria in colorful purple, gold, and From the beginning of the Tiffany Billie, Lisa Tiger and Donna and 4th place in the green party streamers and balloons. school year, the Seminole culture pro- Cypress. Tribal Fair Art Contest. The Mardi Gras party kicked gram has been working with students on Later in the evening, the disc All three of her draw- off the upcoming spring break, which projects specifically for the night’s jockeys entertained the kids with Hip- ings featured birds. started a few days later. Seminole Spring Fashion show. Hop music and an assortment of musical Krystle began Alexandra Frank When the students and parents After dinner, the Ahfachkee 7th games. The adults started the students in drawing at age 7 at Krystle Young and Michael Kelly share a smile. entered the school, they received masks, grade students presented the Seminole a conga line around the cafeteria as the school and at home. hats and Mardi Gras beaded necklaces to Spring Fashion show. The students 2003 Spring Festival ended. The first time she wear. Gary the balloon man, clown and walked into the cafeteria one at a time drew, she liked it, and side. has stayed with it ever since. While Michael Kelly helps to DSO Librarian Michael Kelly keep her focused on her budding art has helped nurture Krystle's budding artis- career, Krystle says art will most likely be WSBC Interviews Michael Moorer tic skills as he has done with other a hobby or a part-time project when she Seminole children who display a talent gets older. HOLLYWOOD — 2001 and is now training at he progressed steadily through for artwork. Another one of Young’s recent On Mar. 12, Everett Osceola the Warriors Gym. His current the regional, national and Krystle is looking forward to art accomplishments was raising a 249 lb. of Seminole Broadcasting record is 43-3 with 34 knock- international levels. classes in high school and would like to hog that sold at the 4-H Steer and Hog interviewed two-time world outs. “I just took it one further her art education beyond second- Sale in Brighton. heavyweight champion Moorer grew up in fight at a time,” said Moorer, ary school. Krystle wants to become a pedia- Michael Moorer for a short the inner city of Monessen, “I did what I had to do and I The inspiration for Krystle get- trician, a job she seems well suited for. segment about good health PA and was raised by his was the best at it.” ting into art was from her grandmother Good luck Krystle in your future endeav- habits, boxing and the Tribe mother and grandfather, At 16, Moorer was and great grandmother on her father's ors and keep on drawing. that will air on the Seminole Henry Smith, who was a local training with grown men “and Broadcasting channel. boxing trainer. Initially, Smith beating the pulp out of them,” Moorer, who had a refused to bring him along to said Moorer, “To be the best, spectacular record of 22-0 the gym, but he saw Moorer’s you got to train with the best Naples Community Meeting Held with 22 knockouts as light potential when he hit the and it made me a better heavyweight, relinquished his heavy bag for the first time. boxer.” By Libby Blake Gaming Department Director Jim Allen, WBO title to move up to the “My grandfather said Throughout his NAPLES — O.B. Osceola, Jr. Compliance and Regulations Director heavyweight level where he he heard thumps on the bag,” career, Moorer has sought his hosted a community meeting for Tribal Edward Jenkins, and Division Operations won the WBA and IBF said Moorer. motivation from within. members living in the Naples area. The Officer Dale Hipsh. heavyweight titles. Although Moorer “Everything in life is mental,” event was held on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Edenso presented the goals of Although Moorer regarded boxing as an said Moorer, “All problems La Playa Beach Resort. Seminole Tribe, Inc. and his role, for which he was specifi- Two-Time Heavyweight was inactive for three years, extracurricular activity and he returned to the ring in never formally set any goals, See MOORER, page 2 cally hired about a Champion Michael Moorer year ago, to diversify the entity. Tobacco still remains the BC Host Caregivers Appreciation Luncheon largest enterprise for the Board with an By Paula Cassels Christine Offutt, supervisors of "Visiting respect and admiration and trust.” annual budget of $91 BIG CYPRESS — On Feb. 20, Caretenders, Inc., presented tote bags and Entertainer Jonah Cypress played million per year and the Big Cypress Hot Meals hosted an appreciation plaques to caregivers that guitar and sang "Above All", one of sev- net profit between $3 appreciation luncheon for the caregiver have worked with the tribe for one year or eral contemporary Christian songs played – 4 million per year. employees of the surrounding reservations more for their exceptional job perform- at the luncheon. Osceola pro- The Visiting Caretenders, Inc. ance and commitment. Special recognition The Caregivers are Elisa Brown, vided everyone with a provides caregivers for the elderly, sick or to the other caregivers was presented with Lou Ann Clarks, Nancy Fillingame, copy of the Board’s people in need of personal assistance on Certificates of Appreciation. Shelma Gaskin, Margaret Hand, Merinda by-laws of incorpora- the Seminole Tribe Reservations. The plaques read, “Caregivers, Hughes, Christine Johnson, Bernice Jones, tion, including all President/Acting Chairman God's Special Angels, Caregivers are one Everlean Kimble, Ida McMurtry, Rolando current business Mitchell Cypress, Health Director Connie of God's blessing from above, God fills Pequeno, Jessica Pope, Susan Rooze, enterprises under the Whidden, and Rose Williams and their hearts with compassion and love, a Franis Moncivais, Evelyn Thompson, Board’s jurisdiction. nurse is someone Cheryl Pierce, Irene Christle. Libby Blake Edenso also stated that is worth their Jane Allison, Gloria Atkin, Meeting attendees enjoy a buffet style dinner. that the goals of the weight in gold, she Myrna Ayala, Alicia Brinkley, Olga Joy Board are to increase likes to give her Campbell, Beautine Cohens, Wander or enhance these busi- time to the sick, the Cooper, Donald Croskey, Sekeenia Davis, Corey Billie started the evening nesses and to branch out into other busi- weak, the old, God Sandy Delarosa, Ella DeHass, Frances with a prayer. Osceola then introduced nesses. created caregivers Fisher, Lakeisa Ford, Hattie Gainer. Tribal officials Mitchell Cypress, Max Currently, the Board is looking at to have that special Veronica Gamble, Pattie J. Osceola, Jr., and Sally Tommie, thanking companies that will return a minimum of tough, they keep on Gendreau, Betty Hagadorn, Yasika Hall, them for all their work for the entire 25 percent profit to the Tribe before being smiling thou their Teresa Ann Hallback, Sarah Holley, Alice Tribe. considered as feasible for investment. days are long and Huff, Evelyn Joyner, Patricia Kelley, Invited speakers included Board Edenso said they are encouraging Tribal tough, they are Kathy Konarzewski, Wendy Ligon, Executive Administrator Jim Edenso and See NAPLES, page 3 filled with compas- Brenda Lockmiller, Gwendolyn Lyon. sion, loving and Leatrice Manley, Flemicca kind, when your McPherson, Jacqueline, Minott, Judith Inside This Issue . . . love ones are left in Munger, Melissa Munson, Daphine their care, you can Myers, Jennifer Naile, Terrie Pearce, Joe Letters...... 2 have peace of mind, Ann Robinson, Nancy Sanders, Elizabeth Health...... 7 so thank you so Smith, Ethel B. Stewwart, Jacqueline much God, for Strickland, Catherine Summeralls, Eunita Seminole Muscle...... 7 Paula Cassels these angels you Summers, Rhoda Thomas, Diane Thorpe, Job Opportunities ...... 10 L-R: Christine Offutt, Mitchell Cypress, Rose Williams. sent to us. They Joy D.Williams, Patricia Wingate. Thank have earned our you for a job well done. Announcements...... 11 The Seminole Tribune 2 March 21, 2003 Time Travel Tour: Next Stop, Cahokia Mounds PLANTATION — At a post- opportunity to shop, some felt anything Time Travel Tour luncheon at the Crab over 2 hours was unnecessary. House, the Department of Anthropology The bright spots of the recent and Genealogy staff met to discuss the Tour were the shopping districts visited, next Time Travel Tour. the food prepared at the hotels, and the First, a short discussion centered restaurants visited during the trip. on the recent Tour to Charleston, SC. The featured stop on the next There were only a few complaints, and a Tour will be the Cahokia Mounds, located lot of compliments. in Illinois. The trip will take about 9 days The staff agreed that the hotel in via chartered bus. St. Petersburg was uncomfortable and a Plans are already in discussion: little old, and decided to never use that what route will be taken to the mounds, facility again. what sites will be visited, and what cities A suggestion was made to keep to stop and shop in. A date has yet to be shopping ventures to 1 1/2 to 2 hours. set, stay tuned for upcoming announce- Although the Tour participants like the ments. Seminole Tribune Photo Shootout Deadline April 18, 2003 Nagash ulabegé shonbanalegé Beaded hat band Categories: Seminole Adults, Seminole Children, Seminole Sports, Wildlife/Nature. Moorer Tribal Members only. Continued from page 1 have a solution and if you put your mind to something, you’ll do it.” While training, Moorer sticks to a combination of healthy habits: no sodas, no juices, no fried food, no junk food and plenty of water. “Three years ago, I was 275 pounds,” said Moorer, “and I just curbed my eating habits.” Moorer said that, while he has not been affected, Diabetes runs in his family, and that he has focused on his own eating habits. “It’s all about sacrific- ing,” said Moorer. Moorer is scheduled to fight on March 29 at the Coconut Creek Casino, Submit photos to Seminole Communications at the Hollywood and will also appear at the upcoming Big Cypress/Immokalee Youth Conference in Seminole Headquarters, 6300 Stirling Road Suite 235. For more April. He has agreed to share his knowl- information, please call the Tribune office at (954) 967-3416. edge and experience with the Seminole youth about the importance of healthy liv- ing. According to Moorer, now is the Search for words in Miccosukee highest point in his career, especially Words that have the O, P, and S sound “being around positive people, great train- ers and the whole Tribe,” said Moorer, “It makes you want to perform better, makes Moorer prepares for March 29 fight at the Coconut Creek Casino. you want to be the best.”

Letters & E-mail 6300 Stirling Rd. Hollywood. FL 33024 • [email protected] Hello, Tah Thi Ki Museum are both on the Would I be able to do the Eco- I passed by the construction site on 441 Seminole Tribe's website and if you Tour and the Airboat tour? Thanks. and was happy to see the construction of click on activities and packages on the Margaret the new Seminole Hollywood Hard Rock Safari site it will give you a full listing [email protected] Casino and Resort. I hope you will be including prices. the Museum's site will able to get full casino gambling. It would also give the same. Marketing Director Lucy Evanicki save me a lot of time in enjoying your A Day Package at Billie Swamp writes: casino locally, instead of going to Vegas Safari is $38 per person and includes We would be happy to accom- and on the local boats. Do you think you an airboat ride, swamp buggy eco-tour modate you on both the swamp buggy can get full gaming? I'm excited and hope and snake and alligator show. The chic- eco-tour and airboat ride. Just let us you can get it. kees run $35 per night. The Museum is know when you are coming so we can [email protected] $6 per person. prepare a swamp buggy and airboat for The best time to come is you (800)949-6101 x105 or 100. Myself and my family will be around noon as there other activities to We look forward to your visit. taking our summer vacation as we nor- do and see that are free to the public Have a safe trip! mally do in Orlando this August but as (example-nature trail boardwalk you can imagine you can only take so through a cypress dome). Can you print this on behalf of much Mickey Mouse! But, as we have We also offer an overnight all the Seminoles here at the Mel Blount come to love Florida, we wanted to find package for $99 per person that youth home? We haven't forgotten where different things to do. includes the day package activities plus we came from, we’re just letting our So after reading a little bit about campfire storytelling and a night buggy parents and our people know that we’re the Seminoles, I have been surfing the net tour plus the chickee. doing good and have found your web site and would I hope I've helped you learn Dustin Osceola like to know some details about the above more about what we have to offer to [email protected] safaris and the museum. make a very fine visit for you and your Bamboo Plant: Water: Oke The things are: How can I book family. We look forward to your visit! I heard you were expanding the Olaane P Words Solution for my wife and my 2 teenage sons? How Tampa Casino. What is the progress of Calf/Lower part of Ball: Pooke much would it cost to do the safari stay this and will you be adding more card leg: Oshtaape Boat: Pele the night in 2 of your chickees and see Can you please let me know if games? Farm: Ochaape Catail: Pasheene your museum? And finally, what time of you have any large rv sites available the Susan Tower Hollow/carved in/ Grass: Pahe the day would we need to arrive to do all first week of March, preferably full [email protected] sunken: Okbe Mushroom: Pakte of the above? hookup pull thru if available Juice: Okche S Words Thank You for your time Also do you allow pets? two Tampa Casino General Manager John Milk: Owaache Basket: Shanche [email protected] small dogs. Thanks. Fontana responds: Ruler: Onaabe Fog: Sheeche Jim Taylor edward whittaker Thank you for your interest in Skirt: Ohoone Gate: Shokoche [email protected] our project. We expect to open the first Small Town: Ghost, Spirit: Marketing Director Lucy Evanicki phase of the new facility in mid-June Oklooche Sholoope writes: Chairman’s Assistant D. Michele 2003 with the final grand opening of Smoke: Ochkoche Intestine: Sheleeke Thank you for your interest in Thomas writes: the entire new facility in April 2004. Sofkee: Okle Sack, bag: Shokche the Seminoles and coming to the The phone number to the There are no new card games Town: Okle Sand: Shamooche Everglades to visit this summer! Brighton Seminole Campground is planned at this time, but there will be In order to book a reservation 863.357.6644. The park manager will be many new gaming machines with titles you may e-mail Yanet Valdes, our sales able to answer your questions. I hope you may have heard of like Double coordinator, at [email protected]. you have a nice visit. Diamond, Stars and Stripes, etc. Yanet has all activities, packages and We have some of these in play The Seminole Tribune pricing. I am a paraplegic, we will be right now. We look forward to seeing Billie Swamp Safari and the Ah touring Nov. 2003. you soon. The following deadlines Editor-in-Chief: apply to all submissions for inclusion Virginia Mitchell into the Tribune: Editor: Elrod Bowers The Tribal Issue: April 11, 2003 Designers: Deadline: March 28, 2003 Stephen Galla, Melissa Sherman Calendar Is Here! • Reporters: Issue: May 2, 2003 Alexandra Frank, Paula Cassels The new Tribal calendar, entitled, Deadline: April 18, 2003 Archivist: “Honoring Our Seminole Women,” is now here • Ernie Tiger and available for purchase. Issue: May 23, 2003 Contributors: This year, the calendar features 12 Deadline: May 14, 2003 Lucy Evanicki, Emma Johns Tribal seniors representing all of the Tribe’s • Bob Kippenberger, Nery Mejicano, clans and the Brighton, Big Cypress, Issue: June 13, 2003 Robin Osceola, Gary Padgett Hollywood and Immokalee reservations. 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Or subscribe on the Internet at Immokalee: Please see Elaine Aguilar www.seminoletribe.com at the Immokalee Field Office. © Seminole Tribe of Florida Hollywood: Please stop by the Seminole Communications office. Postmaster: Other Tribal members can contact the Send Address Changes to Tribune offices at (954) 967-3416 and we can The Seminole Tribune, direct you to the nearest place where you can 6300 Stirling Rd., pick up your copy. Hollywood, FL 33024. The Seminole Tribune 3 March 21, 2003 Community News  Former NFL Players At Seminole Hollywood Rez Hogs By Paula Cassels ors and led the Pledge of Allegiance, DAVIE — The Seminole the National Anthem, and a prayer Hunting Adventure Hollywood Rez Hogs, a group of was given to bless the United States By Libby Blake before going on to the now-defunct twenty tribal members, participated in for peace. BIG CYPRESS — Former USFL and then the NFL. Both players Davie’s Annual Orange Blossom During the parade, NFL players Jim Kelly and Mark Rush ended their professional careers with the Festival Parade. Seminole Council Representative recently hunted for big game at the Big Buffalo Bills. The club participates in Max Osceola, Jr. led the Seminole Cypress Hunting Adventure. The duo During their stay, Kelly and many local and national fundraiser Hollywood Rez Hogs motorcycle stayed for three days at the Billie Rush bagged two gobblers and a 250 lb. functions, sometimes riding from club. Riding beside them were the Swamp Safari as guests of Naples hog. Neither player wanted to leave and Hollywood to Key West or as far as Wings of Gold, a motorcycle club Representative O.B. Osceola, Jr. said they would be back. North Carolina. that has been around for years. Osceola, who has been friends According to Osceola, “Mark The Seminole Tribe of Today's motorcycle clubs with Rush for some time, recently had an appointment in Boca Raton at Florida Color Guard, invited by Davie are nothing like those portrayed in struck up a 2:00 p.m. on the day they were sched- Board Representative Judith Paul a the move "The Wild Ones," starring friendship with Kelly. When the two uled to leave, but he didn’t even get out member for the Wings of Gold motor- Marlon Brando. The modern motor- said they wanted to go hunting, Osceola of B.C. until one o’clock and went to cycle club, also participated in the cycle clubs still ride the open roads invited his meeting still dressed in camou- parade ceremony. for excitement, but now it’s all for them to come out to the tribe’s Hunting flage!” Before the parade, the Town charity, Cancer Society and Toys for Adventure. of Davie held an honor ceremony in Tots fund drives. During front of the Davie/Cooper City Everyone had a great time Paula Cassels their stay, Kelly Chamber of Commerce building. and the club is looking forward to Council Representative Max Osceola, leader of and Rush met Tribal veterans Clyde Tiger the next fundraiser ride. the Seminole Hollywood Rez Hogs Motorcycle with Tribal offi- and Charles Hiers presented the col- Club. cials Mitchell Cypress, David Cypress, and Paul first started considering enlarging our finally reached agreement with the state Bowers for a bar- Naples gaming operations because our current over the renovation of the U.S. 441 corri- beque dinner at Continued from page 1 facilities were over-full. People have dor. The deal will greatly improve the aes- the Safari “Big asked me about the costs involved and I thetics of the area without costing the House.” There members to bring in entrepreneurial ven- tell them you’ve got to spend money to Tribe any money or land. Previous deals, they posed for tures for consideration. The ultimate goal make money. And even though I’m elect- rejected by the Council, were always con- pictures, auto- of the Board is to provide a monthly divi- ed from Hollywood, my responsibility, tingent on the Tribe providing one or the graphed footballs, dend to all Tribal members. and that of all the elected officials, is to other. and wrestled an Some ideas on the table for con- the Tribe as a whole. We have to do what The floor was then opened to the alligator. sideration include a 150-unit hotel in we think will benefit everyone and weigh community members for questions, after “This Immokalee, a discount service station that against every expenditure.” which dinner was served buffet style. gator is meaner (like those offered at Cosco) at the Allen then presented, in detail, “I was really happy with the than the Gators entrance of the new Hollywood Hard both Hard Rock projects and projected turnout and hope to have similar meetings we faced on the Rock Casino and Hotel, and incorporating completion dates for all phases of each on a monthly or every other month basis football field the fairgrounds, Okalee museum, and the entity. He told the group that Native to keep our people informed. I’m also when we were at rodeo arena into the overall Hard Rock American casinos do more business than looking into obtaining office space in Miami,” quipped complex. Las Vegas and Atlantic City combined – Naples where the people can come to get Kelly. By way of introducing Jim Allen about two and a half billion dollars more their dividend checks, ask questions, or Kelly and and the Hard Rock project, Hollywood per year. get assistance as needed,” said Osceola. Councilman Max Osceola, Jr. said, “We Allen also said that the Tribe had Rush played for Libby blake the University of Former Hurricanes Jim Kelly and Mark Rush have fun Miami Hurricanes with a different kind of gator. Rez Rally Appreciation Luncheon By Alexandra Frank across. words. PLANTATION — On Feb. 24, The Rez Rally came at the right Whidden said the Rez Rally was Hollywood Casino vs. tribal leaders, program directors and time, the people who participated were in its third year and had grown so much employees gathered at the Renaissance motivated and competitive. All of the over the last couple of years that it Hotel for the Rez Rally Appreciation enthusiasm engineered by the Rez Rally amazed her. She said the reason the Rez Coconut Creek Casino Luncheon, sponsored by the Health will hopefully carry on to the March of Rally was started was to encourage people Department. Dimes walk, scheduled for March 15. to get out and walk, even just for one day As reported in the Feb. 7 issue of Another event the Brighton resi- of the year. the Seminole Tribune, the Rez Rally was dents are involved in is the "Juvenile Whidden felt that if it was a competitive event, people would come out to walk. Connie was glad to see the num- ber the people who walk and appreciated the involvement of the programs who help out. Mitchell Cypress wanted to con- gratulate Brighton for their community involvement. He said that Brighton has always been involved in sports and he has always admired that. He felt that Brighton’s involve- ment with the March of Dimes is positive for the tribe and Brighton. Mitchell con- gratulated the staff and Bo Young for their support of the event. Mitchell felt that the teamwork shown at the events such as the Rez Rally should be applauded and given recogni- tion. Later, Whidden announced that some Big Cypress residents would be par- ticipating in a walk-a-thon at the Paula Cassels Clewiston Sugar Festival. Hollywood Casino Softball Team so far undefeated for the last three years. Listed below are the programs, and individuals that participated by help- Alexandra Frank ing in Rez Rally. Let's hope they will help By Paula Cassels participate in a game of softball. Program employees and directors with their certificate of appreciation. in next year's event until then keep on HOLLYWOOD — Once a Coconut Creek Casino General walking for better health. year, the Hollywood Casino and Manager Steve Bonner said, jokingly, Hollywood Seminole Law Coconut Creek Casino employees get that win or lose, they were still number Enforcement, Brighton Board together to engage in a challenging one. held on the Hollywood Reservation. 608 Diabetic Walk," which will be held in Representative Alex Johns, Tribal Council game of softball. The softball players were treat- tribal citizens and employees participated Tampa. Michele and others were instruct- Liaison William Osceola, Immokalee Hollywood Casino General ed to a BBQ Rib buffet with plenty of in the event. ed by John Wayne Huff, Brighton Council Council Liaison Elaine Aguilar, Candy Manager Larry Frank enjoys the compe- ice cold lemonade and sweet tea. The appreciation luncheon hon- Representative to help the Tampa commu- Cypress, Immokalee Board Representative tition and said the Hollywood Casino Results: Game 1- Hollywood ored people and departments for the hard nity out with that event. Norita Yzagguire, Anna Puente, Mario softball team is doing very well this 9, Coconut Creek 6. Game 2- work that went into promoting and organ- Last year, Brighton residents Hernandez, Richard Hendricks, Big year. Hollywood 6, Coconut Creek 5. Game izing the event. cleaned house because of the help they Cypress Seminole Law Enforcement, Frank would like to extend an 3- Hollywood 13, Coconut Creek 1. President/Acting Chairman received from John Wayne and Alex Brighton Seminole Law Enforcement, Big invitation(challenge?) to the Game 4- Hollywood 11, Coconut Creek Mitchell Cypress, Hollywood Board Johns for the March of Dimes event. They Cypress Recreation, Hollywood Miccosukee Casino, Brighton Casino, 9. Representative David Dehass, Big also held a Valentines Day flower sale and Recreation, and Brighton Recreation. Immokalee Casino and Tampa Casino to Cypress Board Representative Paul a Beanie Baby sale in order to raise funds Edna McDuffie, Debra Hamilton, Bowers, Big Cypress Council for the charity event. Vicky Barogiannis, Kenny Bayon, Representative David Cypress, and Ft. In total, they raised $10,000 for Information Systems, Paul Bowers, Big Pierce Liaison Sally Tommie were on which they received top honors for "Most Cypress Board Representative, Jeanne hand for acknowledgements. Money" raised. They also received honors Hatfield, Suzanne Davis, and Sally New Officer Duane Pottorff Barry Wetselline of Hollywood, for the "Largest Number of People to Tommie. who was not present, was also given Walk,” 114 people representing the Immokalee Family Services recognition for tying first place in the Seminole Tribe entered the event, and an Program, Big Cypress Family Services assigned to Brighton Men's Running Division of the Rez Rally. award for the "Best T-shirt Design." Program, Travel Department, Maureen By Paula Cassels great deal of experience in writing Suzanne Davis, PA-C, CHES The March of Dimes is now on Vass, Hollywood Board Representative BRIGHTON — Meet Officer grants and county ordinances while at announced the awards that Wetselline the minds of Brighton Seminoles, and David Dehass, Billy Micco, Beth Skinner, Duane Pottorff, the new Law the sheriff's office. Pottorff has a total earned, such as a First Place Ribbon and a Michele invited other reservations out to Barbara Boling, Broadcasting Enforcement Officer for the Brighton of 2000 hours documented time in acad- cash award. Even though Wetselline was walk at the event. Department, Seminole Tribune, Danielle Reservation. Officer Pottorff started emy training and law enforcement train- not present, Davis wanted to recognize his Health Director Connie Whidden Jumper Frye, Lonnie Gore, President's working with the Brighton Seminole ing. accomplishment. was credited as the individual who spear- Office, Immokalee Recreation, Joann Police Department in January 2003. In 1992, Officer Pottorff trans- Jo North, who was not present, headed the Rez Rally. Suzanne called O'Connell, Shannon McKeown, and Terry Officer Pottorff’s responsibili- ferred to the patrol division as a deputy has been working with Nike to be a spon- Connie up to the podium to share a few Sweat. ties are to answer and investigate com- sheriff. While in the patrol division, he sor for the Rez Rally. Her efforts through- plaints on the Brighton was promoted to Corporal, out the year led to an agreement for Nike Reservation during his Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, to be on board for next year’s Rez Rally. tour of duty. Lieutenant and eventually Suzanne was grateful for the Pottorff said, as a received the command as work that Josephine did and said that Law Enforcement Officer, the Patrol Division Nike had sent T-shirts and water bottles as he has the opportunity to Commander for three a good will gesture, these gifts were avail- educate the citizens on years. able at the luncheon for those who wanted safety issues in order to Pottorff has them. allow the community to attended several classes at Davis then called up Michele feel secure on the streets Edison Community Thomas, who spoke on behalf of the and in their homes. College and Indian River "March of Dimes" walk that the Brighton Officer Pottorff Community College and residents have been involved in for the started his Law is currently working on past four years. Enforcement career in his goal of receiving a The Brighton residents have par- 1989, when he was degree in Criminal Justice. ticipated in the walk, held in Okeechobee, employed by the Hendry Officer Pottorff is because of the "bad press" the Seminole Correctional Facility in originally from Nebraska Tribe has gotten in the past years. They Immokalee as a Correctional Officer. and was raised on his family's wheat wanted to do something positive by walk- Officer Pottorff is a graduate of farm. When Pottorff is not on duty he ing in the March of Dimes event. the Command Officers Developmental enjoys fishing and hunting with his dog The community also wanted to Course, University of Louisville, Henry, golfing and computer applica- show that they care about the surrounding Southern Police Institute. tions. communities and that the Brighton Pottorff moved to Lakeport in Officer Pottorff said the best Seminoles are not just involved with their 1991, and worked with the Glades thing about his job is he has the oppor- own private concerns. Michele, and oth- County Sheriff’s office in Moore Haven tunity to be in the community helping ers, felt that participating in the March of Alexandra Frank as a Correctional Officer. He gained a the citizens in need. Dimes would help to get this message Mitchell Cypress and his appreciation award. The Seminole Tribune 4 March 21, 2003

B. C. Hunting Adventures Hosts National mer’s North American Indigenous Games help Simmons your mental or physical preparation for the 2002- Continued from page 1 2003 season? Wildlife Turkey Federation Mitchell: Yes, it helped me get ready for my pions like a factory—the Eagles had six individ- high school season. It felt awesome to win the By Ernie Tiger before turning the bird over to the meat locker, where gold medal. It was a stepping stone for me. It BIG CYPRESS — On March 3, Grand it would be preserved. ual titleists this year alone—and Cozart expects Simmons to be standing on the winner’s podium also helped me showcase my talent from our National Calling Champions Jim Pollard and 2000- The NWTF staff was greeted with Seminole tribe to the world. The training was very intense, 2001 Champion Chris Parrish filmed hunting shows hospitality at the Billie Swamp Safari, where they at the end of next season. Of course, it won’t come easy. and I should always be training that hard. It at the Tribe’s own B.C. Hunting Adventures. enjoyed Seminole foods provided by the full service proved to be helpful by dominating my oppo- Accompanied by videographer Brian Swamp Water Café. There they captured more Wrestling is perhaps the most physically demanding high school sport, and between now nents at the NAIG. This is one of the secrets of Godfrey and National Wildlife Turkey Federation TV footage at the cypress dome boardwalk, through the success. producer John Brown, the group set out early historically recreated “Sam Jones Camp” and the and next season Mitchell will have to endure endless hours of grueling training in the Monday morning into the 3,000 acre Big Cypress swamp buggy and airboat rides through the wetlands Kenny: At what point this year did you realize Hunting Adventures with guide Lenny Jim. and cypress heads. wrestling room, in the weight room and on the track. that you could contend for a state title? The group trekked to a nearby area, where After taking advantage of the many exciting Mitchell: At the beginning of the season, I was Lenny had roosted a set of turkeys the day before in amenities at the Seminole Tribe's Eco Tourism attrac- Simmons also starts both ways as an offensive and defensive lineman on the Brandon beating everybody. Then I went to some hopes that they would cap- statewide, out-of-town tournaments, which was ture a glimpse of the Osceola football team. However, according to Cozart, where I received some of my first losses. That Turkey. helped motivate me even more to win. My region NWTF currently Mitchell’s strong work ethic and hunger for suc- cess—along with his cleverness—should make is real tough, and if I could win that, then I knew airs “Turkey Call Television” I had a good chance for the ultimate prize. After on TNN and “Turkey him a favorite to win it all next year. “Mitchell is one of the best wrestlers in my regional victory, I had a good feeling that the Country Television” which state championship was within my grasp. was recently added to the the state coming back,” Cozart says. “His ability Outdoor Channel’s lineup. to dedicate himself to the workload without hesi- tation, and his smartness both on and off the mat Kenny: I feel sorry for your competitors next The shows visit dif- season. What motivates you on the wrestling ferent locations across the are some of the qualities that make him a cham- pion. mat? United States, from the Big Mitchell: The thought of losing is what gets me Cypress Hunting Adventures “Knowing him as well as I do, he will be working toward the one thing that eluded him pumped up. This is what motivates me to go out to the Rio Grande Hunt there and try to dominate my opponent. I work Camp, located in the vol- this past year -- the state title. Beyond that, per- haps wrestling and/or football in college. He has extremely hard all year long to be a winner and canic mountain ranges of nothing is going to get in my way. Hawaii. great leadership skills that will help him shine in "This is the most the future.” Mitchell’s outgoing personality is espe- Kenny: How important is your Native American unique place in Florida to heritage to you? bag your Osceola Turkey for cially evident with regard to his Native American heritage (son of Mayra Osceola Simmons and Mitchell: Very, very important because I’m in a a Grand Slam. There is just unique position of showing that an Indian boy such a wide range animals to Keith Simmons.) Cozart has noticed that Ernie Tiger Mitchell is very proud of his Seminole culture can have success in the white man’s world. I hunt on the Hunting want to set an example to all of my tribal mem- Adventures, like the huge L-R: Brian Godfrey, Lenny Jim, John Brown, Jim Pollard, Chris Parrish. and that he’s not afraid to talk to anyone about it. Mitchell gets much of his cultural pride bers that we can be successful if we are willing Russian Boar we saw today," to put forth the effort and not be afraid of failure. said Brown. from his family—including brother, Clayton, who will be a ninth-grader at Brandon in the If I can do it, than any one of my tribal members "There is just such a large amount of tions, the crew went back to the Big Cypress Hunting can as well. I want to also set an example for the Turkeys found here, plus the scenery and footage we Adventures. fall—and other tribal members, who attend all of his sporting events to offer their support. youth -- that we can dominate as much as any- got today was great," said Pollard. There, they captured additional footage that one. The hunters returned from the successful will air next year on either of NWTF's two turkey “They are at every match and football hunt with one Osceola Turkey weighing 18 pounds hunting shows. For listing of showtimes of future game to root him on,” Cozart says. “It is very important that the families are as involved as Kenny: Do you ever feel like you’re represent- and a beard measuring eight inches. NWTF hunting shows, visit www.nwtf.com. ing your entire family or tribe on the mat? "This is your average sized bird found here For more information on the B.C Hunting they are. They all do a great job being right there for him.” Mitchell: I feel that I’m always representing my in the Hunting Adventures grounds, hunters can Adventures and the Billie Swamp Safari, visit family and the tribe whenever I do anything. You expect to see plenty of birds this size," said Lenny, www.seminoletribe.com It must run in the family because Clayton, who has already been wrestling for a always see my parents and tribal members at the few years, will be making his debut for Team matches encouraging me at all times. It makes Florida at the 2003 Sunshine State Games, being me feel good when I can make them proud. I held June 12-15 in Tampa. don’t want to disappoint anyone. Messiah in the Passover Demonstration A few days after his runner-up finish at Messiah In The Passover, a sermonic entire program of Passover are instructive in under- the state tournament, Mitchell took some time to Kenny: Well done, young man. What are your demonstration showing how Jesus fulfilled the standing the Last Supper and the redemptive signifi- answer a few questions about this past season, goals for this summer? ancient feast of Passover, will be held on April 13th cance of the crucifixion. Messiah In The Passover the role of his Seminole heritage in his sports Mitchell: My summer goals are to train hard, lift at Chickee Baptist Church. gives the Christian community insight into Jewish career, and what lies ahead. weights, eat well, stay positive and improve Messiah In The Passover will be conducted traditions so that the Jewish roots of Christianity can Kenny Bayon: When we last spoke after the myself in every way. I will be trying to win a by Bruce Elmon, a representative of Chosen People be better understood. This program also helps the Indigenous Games this past summer in Canada, I gold medal at this year’s Sunshine State Games Ministries, one of the world's most extensive min- Jewish and Christian communities understand their asked you about your goals for the upcoming in my backyard, Tampa. Then I’ll be getting istries to God's Chosen People—the Jews. common heritage. year. How do you think you did? ready for the upcoming football season, and to A traditional Passover Seder table is set This meeting is open to the public, and Mitchell Simmons: I met some of my goals, make it back to the state finals, where I’ll be complete with all the articles of Passover. The speak- Chickee Baptist Church would like to invite the such as winning the district and regional champi- seeking the championship that I let slip through er will explain the symbolic meanings of the various Christian as well as the Jewish community to attend. onships. It just burns inside that I lost by one my fingers. I’ll be seeking to be the first items of the Passover feast and give special emphasis The church is located at 2910 N 64th Ave, point in the state championship match. To work Seminole tribal member to win a Florida state as to how they relate to the New Testament. . Hollywood. For more information please call (954) so hard all year and lose by one point is only high school wrestling championship. After that, I The unleavened bread, Passover wine, and 894-5651. A love offering will be taken. going to make me want it even more next year. I will be preparing for college to either play foot- am on a mission. ball and/or wrestle. My short list of schools includes USF, FSU, Duke and Georgia Tech. VA and HHS To Improve Health Kenny: Did your experience at this past sum- Care for Indian Veterans WASHINGTON—Rural American Indians VA Deputy Secretary Dr. Leo S. Mackay Jr. and Alaska Natives who served in the military will and HHS Deputy Secretary Claude A. Allen formally receive enhanced medical care as a result of a new signed the memorandum of understanding today at agreement by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Congress of American Indians Executive the Department of Health and Human Services. Council’s winter session in Washington, D.C. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. In addition, the agreement between VA and Principi and Secretary of Health and Human Services HHS will improve communication between the agen- Tommy G. Thompson announced a formal agreement cies and tribal governments and create opportunities that will encourage cooperation and resource sharing to develop strategies for sharing information and between the two agencies to make sure veterans who information technology. The technology sharing will are American Indians or Alaska Natives receive qual- include VA’s electronic medical record system, bar ity health care. code medication administration and telemedicine. VA “VA and HHS are setting the stage for an and IHS will co-sponsor continuing medical training ongoing collaboration to provide optimal health care for their health care staffs. for more than 165,000 American Indian and Alaska VA operates the largest integrated health Native veterans,” Principi said. “We are combining care system in the United States, providing a broad our strengths and expertise to improve health care for spectrum of medical, surgical and rehabilitative care these veterans, particularly to increase access and for veterans. Nearly 4.3 million veterans received enhance services.” care in VA health care facilities in 2002. While there have been localized efforts The mission of the Indian Health Service, an between VA health care facilities and Indian Health agency within the Department of Health and Human Service (IHS) clinics in the past, this agreement will Services, is to raise the physical, mental and spiritual encourage additional agency-wide cooperation, health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the affecting all Indian nations. highest levels. The IHS operates a comprehensive “Our two departments have a history of health service delivery system for approximately 1.6 working together to care for America’s veterans and million members of federally recognized American underserved communities,” Thompson said. “Under Indian and Alaska Native tribes. this new agreement, the Indian Health Service and For future information, contact: Indian VA will work to improve health care for our Health Service, Office of Public Affairs, (301) 443- American Indian and Alaska Native veterans by shar- 3593 Contact: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office ing information, developing health promotion pro- of Public Affairs, (202) 273-5700. grams and allowing for joint appointments, financial reimbursements and provider certification.” The Seminole Tribune 5 March 21, 2003 The Seminole Tribune 6 March 21, 2003 Brighton Education News Submitted by Jo Jumper, Education Coordinator We have Tribal members, who speak Creek, teaching BRIGHTON — In January, four of our traditional classroom academics by incorporating the Seminole students—Mary Huff, Brittany Smith, Creek language. Dr. Stans, from Florida Gulf Coast Heather Peterson and Erin Willie—competed in the University, helps the teachers with classroom prepa- Okeechobee County Science Fair. Each student had rations. to build a project in hopes to qualify for the Regional Right now, our students are working on Science Fair. planting a garden. Dr. Stans is teaching the students The Regional Fair consisted of 120 students how to grow native food prepared by the Seminoles. from the following counties: Okeechobee, Highlands The students progressively learn the Creek language and Desoto. Out of the four girls, Mary Huff’s proj- when it is being incorporated into their academics. ect qualified for the Regional Science Fair, which Yearling Middle School and Freshman was held on Feb. 13, 2003. Congratulations, Mary on Campus students have been working hard on finish- your success. Keep up the good work. ing the school year out. Several of our students have During the month of February, our Seminole been studying for FCAT testing. Elementary students have been staying after tutorial With the new laws and regulations handed for tutoring on the FCAT testing that is to take place down from the State, the FCAT testing has become the first two weeks in March. the teachers’ main focus. Our students have to pass Tim Marin and Beverly Tommie, our bus the FCAT testing, or they are retained. driver and monitor, have been pulling double runs to At Okeechobee High School, we have four help bus our children who have been staying for seniors this year: Jarrid Smith, Hosea (James) FCAT tutoring. Girtman, Nicki Osceola, and Zena Simmons. I would like to thank Tim and Beverly for Jarrid Smith has signed with Florida the great work. Seminole Elementary would also like Atlantic University on a football scholarship. James Alexandra Frank to thank you for being on time and helping out with Girtman has decided to attend the University of The Bert C. Jones Tournament winners Brighton Recreation. busing the children. North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Congratulations, Also, on Fridays, our Seminole Elementary Seniors! students participate in the Culture Pull-Out Program. Bert C. Jones Memorial Basketball Tournament BRIGHTON — On Feb. 21-22, the teams Big Cypress Recreation, the Hurricanes, and Florida Indian Youth Program Brighton Gymnasium hosted the Bert C. Jones Brighton Recreation Men's. Memorial Basketball Tournament. The event featured These young men, currently in high school The Florida Indian Youth Program is a 10 Seminole Higher Education Grant with a class-room five women's teams and eight men's teams. or just fresh out of high school, put some pressure on day program for students 14 to 17 years of age. This assistance allowance based on the amount of credit The two dominant teams were the the opposition in their games. program is divided into four main components: hours the student is registered for (no need to be a Hurricanes and the Lady Seminoles. The Lady The Brighton Boyz stayed in the winners Academic, Life Skills, Cultural, and Social. Students full time student). Assistance is available for the first Seminoles went undefeated throughout the tourna- bracket until they faced the B R Men. They could not live in a residence hall near the campus of the two years of post-secondary education (vocational ment. The Hurricanes suffered only one loss, against defeat the veteran team, the Brighton Boyz lost 50 to Florida State University. It starts on Saturday July school and college or university). A full time student Brighton Recreation Men's. 60, a ten point difference from Brighton Recreation. 12th and ends on Saturday July 26th. would receive $1,200 a semester in addition to other The Brighton Recreation Men's were the Even when Brighton Boyz faced off with the Applications will be available beginning grants he/she may be receiving. Childcare assistance only undefeated team at this tournament. Brighton Hurricanes, in the loser's bracket, they put up a good February 14th by calling 1-800-322-9186. The is also available for students Recreation Women were in second place, having sur- fight. They had competent 3-point shooters and put deadline for applications is May 31st and there is a To apply for either program students must con- vived one loss bracket by winning their games. defensive pressure on the Hurricanes when needed. $100 bonus for applying early. tact the Florida Governors Council On Indian This led to the championship playoff The Brighton Boyz must work on develop- Employment and Training Program Affairs, Inc. directly at 1-(800) 322-9186. between Brighton Recreation Women vs. the Lady ing set plays, which will earn them a higher point This program will help recipients of the Seminoles. The two teams faced off with a strong return. The Hurricanes defeated the Brighton Boyz, defense and players with excellent 3-point shooting 74 to 43. skills. B R Men and the Hurricanes now faced each The B R Women put a lot of effort into stay- other. The two teams got off to an even start in It’s Your Library! ing a couple of points ahead of the Lady Seminoles. points. B R Men kept up with the Hurricanes during Both teams stayed within a 1-point range of each the first quarter. Submitted by Michael Kelly, Hollywood other throughout the game. The second quarter, however, was a different Reservation Librarian During the game, the Lady Seminoles began story. The Hurricanes tightened their playing skills Attention seniors, as Librarian of the to lose players because of foul trouble. Toward the and began to dismantle the B R Men. Dorothy Scott Osceola (DSO) Hollywood end of the game, there were only two players left to The Hurricanes were soon passed the B R Reservation Library, I want to encourage everyone to try to defeat B R Women. Men by 10, 20 , and even 30 points. The lead proved stop by and check out our great collection of books, The game went into overtime, and the score to be insurmountable for B R Men. Native American newspapers, or use the Computer was still one point within each others range. The The final score was Hurricanes 97 to Resource Center. game came to an end with Brighton Recreation Brighton Recreation Men 51. The Hurricanes are the If you don’t know much about computers, I can Women 44 to the Lady Seminoles 43. Bert C. Jones Memorial Tournament Champions. teach you. Brighton Recreation Women are the champi- Congratulations to all the teams that played and to Check out books on health, art, fishing, dia- ons of the Bert C. Jones Memorial Tournament for the winners of this years tournament. betes, gardening, and much, much more. You can 2003. They received a trophy and jackets for their The Howard Tiger Memorial Basketball check out as many as five books at a time. hard efforts to be champions. Tournament is the next big tournament to gear up for, Read to your grandchildren! The men's game was a look at who's coming good luck to you all in the upcoming tournaments. We have books for all reading levels. Take up as the Brighton Boyz team played against veteran a peek at our children’s books area. We have hun- dreds of books to choose from. Start reading to a The library is open from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 child today! p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tuesday and We Deliver Too! Thursday until 8:00 p.m. My phone number is (954) Can’t get to the library? I can deliver books 233-9520. Tribal Fair Bowling Tournament right to your door. Call me at (954) 233-9520 for Stop by and say hello! DAVIE — On Feb. 7, a large crowd of late 3-6-9: 1) (447) Blake Osceola & Dawn further details. Remember, it’s your library! night bowlers participated in the Bill Osceola Fertitta 2) (437) Gary Sampson & Alma Johns 3) Memorial Bowling Tournament at the Don Carter (432) Danny Jones & Linda Tommie 4) (431) Bowling Lanes. Lawrence Ballentine & Monica Cypress 5/6) 426) Competition for the cash prizes was fierce, Marcy Osceola & Jackie Thompson, Elton Shore & as many bowlers scored within a few points of each Cathy Jumper 7) (423) Jeremy Bowers & Tommie other and some bowlers tied. Micco 8) (420) Michael Micco & Diane Snow 9) Danny Tommie won all side bets and came (411) Toby Johns & Diane Smith 10/11) (410) in first place with Sonya Johns in the No Tap. Bobby Frank & Lawanna Niles, Ollie Wareham & Joe Kippenberger and Lawanna Niles came Tommie Billie 12) (409) Kevin Tommie & Wendi in first place in the regular game and Blake Osceola Juarez with partner Dawn Fertitta taking first place in 3-6-9. No Tap: 1) (451) Danny Tommie & Sonya Regular: 1) (397) Joe Kippenberger & Johns 2) (449) Bobby Frank & Bobby Billie 3) Lawanna Niles 2) (391) Hyde Gopher & Mary (444) Toby Johns & Trish Wilcox 4) (439) Ollie Jumper 3) (382) Eugene & Mary Bowers 4) (380) Wareham & Crystal Smith 5) (435) Michael Micco Bobby & Terri Frank 5) (369) Andre Jumper & & Rose Jones 6) (434) John Fertitta & Alma Johns Salina Dorgan 6) (367) Philmon Bowers & Trisha 7) (423) Roger Smith & Erin Buster 8) (416) Wilcox 7) (366) Danny Tommie & Jeanette Cypress Lawrence Balentine & Wendi Juarez 9) (414) Chris 8) (357) Michael & Tommie Micco 9) (349) Jeremy Osceola & Beverly Tommie 10) (413) Danny Jones Bowers & Monica Cypress 10) (342) John & Mahala & Mary Wilcox 11/12) (412) Eugene Bowers & Madrigal 11/12) (340) Rudy & Wendi Juarez, John Lawanna Niles, Duane Jones & Farrah Jones & Dawn Fertitta 1st Annual Tribal Fair Senior Pool Tournament Results Men 60+ 1) Eugene Bowers 2) Joe Junior Billie 3) Women 55-59 1) Mabel Osceola 2) Ruby Osceola Harley Jumper 4) Alan Jumper Scotch Doubles- 1) Joe Junior Billie/Annie Jumper Women 60+ 1) Annie Jumper 2) Rosie Billie 3) 2) Sammy Nelson/Betty Osceola 3) Sammy Maydell Osceola 4) Alice Snow 5) Betty Osceola Gopher/Rosie Billie 4) Harley Jumper/Maydell 6) Patsy Billie Osceola 5) Russell Osceola/Ruby Osceola 6) Bob Men 55-59 1) Sammy Nelson 2) Ronnie Doctor 3) DeHass/Alice Snow 7) Ronnie Doctor/Mabel Truman Bowers 4) Mitchell Cypress 5) David Osceola Jumper 6) Russell Osceola 7) Bob DeHass 8) Sammy Gopher The Seminole Tribune 7 March 21, 2003 Health Corner v Chaneegé enchogé v Cvfeknetv onakv IHS/Warm Springs Tribe Begin Tooth Decay Study No Excuses Workout A study to reduce tooth decay in young Director of the IHS. American Indian and Alaskan Native children was “If successful, this study could lead to By Kenny Bayon Lower Body begun last week at the Indian Health Service (IHS) improved dental health for children throughout the It’s been a few months into the New Year Pumping out push-ups, pull-ups and dips Dental Clinic that provides health care services to the country, in addition to greatly reducing the suffering and almost everything’s in place for getting in can help turn your upper torso from mush to mus- Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Central and improving the self esteem of Indian children. I am shape. You’ve waved good-bye to burgers `n’ beer, cle in a matter of months -- but that won’t help the Oregon. very pleased that IHS is supporting this important pri- bought a few tank tops and even started watching lower half. Full leg development requires lunges, The study is being conducted by the IHS, an mary prevention effort, and I commend the morning fitness shows. squats, step ups, leg dips and calf raises. Lunges agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribe and IHS But still one thing’s missing from your and squats, if done through a full range of motion, Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Warm dental staff for taking the lead." arsenal: a consistent exercise routine. For whatever work the quadriceps, hamstrings and buttocks. Springs Tribes. Tooth decay is the most common Almost 30% of American children age 6–8 reason -- perhaps boredom, lack of time, helpless- To perform the basic squat, place the feet chronic disease in American children and adults, and and one third of Americans over age 50 have active ness or no equipment -- you keep putting off the flat and slightly wider than shoulder width, and sit is particularly severe among Indian children. tooth decay. An estimated $25 billion is spent annual- inevitable. down onto an imaginary chair while keeping the “Tooth decay is a serious health issue for our ly in the U.S. to restore teeth affected by this bacterial But not for long. back straight. children and especially for American Indian children, infection. We’ve thought of almost every Make sure the butt who are four times as likely to suffer from tooth decay Chlorhexidine has been widely used in the reason to not work out and and hamstrings are worked as than other children when they are of preschool age,” U.S. for over 25 years as an antimicrobial for the skin come up with a no-excuses well as the quadriceps by Secretary Thompson said. and as a disinfectant for contact lenses. A private spe- plan that’s guaranteed to descending until the tops of “This study will help determine whether a cialty pharmaceutical company is providing the med- deliver. A packed schedule is the thighs are parallel with the common drug can help to prevent tooth decay and ication needed to conduct the study. Plans for the no problem because the work- floor; going down only reduce its impact on our children. IHS and the study have been underway for three years. out can be performed just halfway emphasizes the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs deserve credit During this time the tribal leaders of the about anywhere, including your home, hotel room quads. for this important collaboration.” Warm Springs community have been informed on or office. Employ various stances -- wide, medium Under the study protocol, mothers of infants multiple occasions of all the details of the study. No elaborate or expensive equipment is and close -- to maximize development. For an will receive a dental varnish containing either an "Because of the severity of tooth decay in necessary because these exercises work fine with awesome burn, squat one leg at a time; hold onto a antimicrobial agent called chlorhexidine, intended to children here, the Warm Springs Tribes have given us just body weight. Boredom shouldn’t be a factor solid object to balance on the descent. reduce the mother’s oral bacteria, or a varnish place- full endorsement to move ahead with this study," said because most of the routines can be done in front Lunges generally are tougher than squats, bo. The varnish will be applied by a dental profession- Frank Mendoza, DDS, the pediatric dentist at the of the TV or stereo. And fitness levels don’t matter but that’s a good thing. There are two different al during short, painless appointments. Warm Springs dental clinic. either, because the workout is flexible enough to types: stationary and walking. Stationary are the Tooth decay in children primarily results “Community leaders are as eager as the den- suit anyone from a couch potato to a competitive easiest. Hold hands on hips and take a big step for- from a communicable infectious disease that develops tal team to find an effective prevention that will athlete. ward while keeping the torso straight. Make sure after they acquire certain oral bacteria commonly improve the dental health of their children." Keep in mind that while working out for the back toe remains in place, and lower the back found in adults. Participation in the study is entirely volun- 60-90 minutes, 5-6 days a week is ideal, even knee until it’s within a few inches of the ground. Due to the close contact between mother and tary both for communities and individuals. Each doing as little as two or three 10-minute mini-rou- Step back into starting position, and alternate legs. baby, the infant usually gets these bacteria from the mother who chooses to participate receives extensive tines during a day is much better than planting Stationary lunges also can be performed in reverse. mother. Earlier studies have shown that if mothers education on the potential risks and benefits, and signs your butt on the recliner. Take a big step backward, kneel down, return, and have fewer of the decay-causing bacteria, their chil- an informed consent agreement before receiving the For inspiration, pop a Rocky movie into alternate. dren will likewise usually have lower levels of bacte- initial study medication. the VCR. For motivation, think of your head on The walking variety is the most challeng- ria and less decay. Later this year two other clinics serving Chris Farley’s body. ing. Instead of returning to the starting position, "This study represents an innovative Indian communities will join Warm Springs in this Cardio keep moving forward by lunging through with the approach to preventing tooth decay by focusing on the study. Among the three sites the study will involve To get in shape, trailing leg. Warning: potential transfer of decay-causing bacteria from 600 mothers and their babies over an 18-month peri- aerobic exercise—also Allowing the front knee mother-to-child rather than on behavioral and nutri- od. known as cardio—is to move past the front toe tional issues,” said Charles W. Grim, DDS, Interim essential. It will improve can injure the kneecap. the condition of your Leg dips are similar to heart and lungs, burn lunges. Take a very long Seminole Children’s Dental Health Month Poster Contest heaps of calories and fat, stride forward, but and save you from having instead of returning to the During the month of February, Seminole Stephanie Hall, and Ashley Cornelius. to call 911 before you can starting position, stay in Children's Dental Health Month, the students at Other participants were Savannah Tiger, finish that hike in the place and bob up and Ahfachkee School participated in the Annual Chasity Harjochee, Aiden Bowers, Levi Billie, Haden woods down, dipping the rear Seminole Dental Prevention Program Poster Contest. Littlebear, Andre Landin, Terri Baker, Cheyenne Although most knee to within two inches Under the supervision of Art Teacher, Ms. Warner, Anthony Cypress, Derrick Tiger, Sarah forms of cardio are done of the ground. Finish the Linda, the students worked for two weeks creating Osceola, Dare'Rick Mclnturff, Katina Jumper, Lauren outside or on a machine, set, then switch legs. posters representing a Positive Dental Health Bowers, Maranda Osceola, Aaron Cypress, Katrina the living room floor Step-ups are Message. The posters were judged by members of the Bettelyoun, Benny Hernandez, Steven Hannah, Matt works nearly as well. All easy to perform with a Big Cypress Dental Staff. The twelve winning posters Cornelius, Tiffany Billie, April Billie, Ann Tiger, that’s needed is a small chair. Step up and down, will be used to create the next Seminole Children's Ricky Joe Alumbaugh, Tyler Cypress, William Korliss clearing to perform jump- never locking out the Dental Health Month Poster Calendar. Cypress, Joey Simone, Emilee Bowers, Bradley ing jacks, jump rope, working leg and never The winning posters were given blue ribbons Osceola, Jeanie Capricien, Darren Jim, Chris Joe, shadow box, or jog or touching the trailing leg prior to the March 6th Spring Festival at the school Tequesta Tiger, Adrienne Cypress, Lariah Balentine, march in place (knees up, to the chair. Go slow and and all of the posters were on display for the commu- Beth McElroy, Dannie Tommie, Jalen Cypress, arms pumping). If stairs steady to emphasize quad nity to enjoy. The students will be given a Pizza Party Megan Bettelyoun, Tana Bear, Nelson Billie, Anthony are nearby, walk or run toning, fast for aerobic later in the year sponsored by the Dental Program Balentine, Ashley Escobar, Ian Cypress, Catlen `em to get the heart rate benefits. Calf raises are along with a new Seminole Children's Dental Health Tommie, Ryan Cypress, Dannee Billie, Ka'hana cranking. simple: Raise up and Month T-shirt. Jumper, Tia Osborne, Myra Bettelyoun, Alfred Billie, Resistance Training down on the balls of the The winners are Justin Roff, Symphony Kaylee Jumper, Kelcie Jumper, Tony Micco, Jon Ross Upper Body feet, and squeeze the Osceola, Colby Herrera, Rodni Mercer, Tucomah Billie, Ronnie Billie, Chebon Gooden, and Breanna First, let’s define calves at the top. Robbins, Rubi Anne Alexander, Keith Jumper, Robbins. some basic anatomy Stomach Michael Osceola, Herschel Frank, Dawna Cypress, terms: Pecs (chest). There are a multitude of Deltoids (shoulders). equipment-less midsec- Triceps (rear arms). Biceps (front arms). Forearms tion exercises, but we’ll offer three of the most (lower arms). Quadriceps (front thighs). effective for targeting both the upper and lower Hamstrings (rear thighs). Buttocks (butt). Calves abs. (lower legs). Abs (stomach). Double crunches -- tuck upper body Since most guys prefer working out their toward stomach while pulling knees to chest. chest and arms more than their legs or abs, we’ll Toe touches -- raise legs straight up to start with the upper body. And that means the ceiling and reach for toes while lifting butt off the push-up, the granddaddy of body-weight exercises. ground. It emphasizes the pecs and triceps, but also works Bicycles -alternately kick legs in and out the shoulders and midsection. while rotating upper body and trying to touch For the standard version, place your hands elbows to opposing knees. shoulder-width apart with fingers pointed forward, Putting It All Together and try to make the chest, not belly, touch the floor *While cardio can be an almost daily before coming up. effort—aim for 30-45 minutes—limit full-body Difficulty can be varied with hand place- resistance training to every other day (Monday, ment -- wider is easier, closer is tougher (and Wednesday and Friday, for example) to allow for works the triceps more) -- and foot elevation -- muscle recovery. higher is harder, knees on the ground is easier. Another alternative is to train the upper For an advanced challenge, try inverted body one day, lower body the next, rest on the push-ups: do a handstand while balanced against a third day and keep rotating. (Monday upper, wall, then press off the Tuesday lower, floor until the arms are Wednesday rest, almost fully extended. Thursday upper ...) While push-ups *Beginners should per- are excellent for pec form each set until at power, it’s pull-ups that least slight discomfort best work the back, the sets in. Intermediate and body’s largest and most advanced exercisers complex muscle group. should take most sets to They also stress the muscular failure. Keep biceps, forearms and in mind that while some rear delts. drills—pull-ups and Using a hori- inverted push-ups—are zontal bar, the objective very difficult, others is to pull the body high (squats, step-ups) are enough to touch the much easier and can be upper chest. Do yourself taken to a very high a favor and purchase a count. bar to be hung from a Also, try not to doorway -- unless rest more than 30-45 there’s a sturdy branch seconds between sets or a jungle gym out and aim for at least two back. The back muscles sets of each exercise. are too big to be *There’s no definitive ignored, and there’s no exercise order, but a substitute for pull-ups. good strategy for main- Overhand pull- taining stamina is to ups (palms facing away) alternate upper- and stress the upper back lower-body exercises so muscles and give the that one half recovers flared-wingspan look, while the other works. while the easier underhand grip tones more of the For instance, push-ups followed in order biceps. by lunges, pull-ups, squats, inverted push-ups, Since pull-ups are difficult to perform, step-ups, dips, leg dips, parallel dips, calf raises, consider using a chair for support and pushing off double crunches, etc. For an intense change of with the feet to complete the movement. pace, do aerobic exercises between sets instead of Two other great upper-body movements resting. are dips and seated dips. *Stretch for at least 5-10 minutes during Dips are the classic playground maneuver each workout, and make sure the muscles are that works the triceps, chest and shoulders. They warmed up first. Optimal stretching times are after require the use of two even and sturdy objects like cardio, between sets and as a cool down. chairs, tables or counter tops. Using the arms to *While equipment is not needed for the support yourself between the objects, descend until no-excuses workout, dumbbells can add tremen- the triceps are parallel with the floor. dous versatility to any routine. To execute seated dips, which really target A good foundation starts with 15s, 20s the triceps, face away from a chair with the palms and 25s, but the best investment would be in a pair over the front of the seat; and extend the legs of adjustable dumbbells such as PowerBlocks. straight in front. Using a shoulder-width grip, dip Other helpful tools include resistance bands and down until, once again, the triceps are parallel with medicine balls, and their optional exercise manu- the ground, then push up to the starting point. als. The rest is up to you. To increase difficulty, elevate the feet or Darren Liebman, a freelance writer and a narrow the grip; to ease tension, pull the legs in personal trainer living in Tampa, Fla., helped con- closer for support. tribute to this article. The Seminole Tribune 8 March 21, 2003 The Seminole Tribune 9 March 21, 2003 Announcements vAhnahhegeh v Nakorkerkecetv March Birthdays Happy Birthday

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Osceola Rhonda Sue Jumper Sherri Marie Micco Danny Ingram Billie Ob White Osceola, Sr. Marvin Patrick Bowers Toni Martinez Stevie Patricia Brantley Lois Smith Joey Lee Coffman-Tiger Loni Michelle Billie Stormin Angus Youngblood Wanda Tommie Larry James Gann, Jr. Dwight Ike Jumper Ragan Cypress Osceola Martha Fewell Tiger Leta Jean Micco Toni Ashley Sanchez Tyler Blake Cypress Addie Osceola David Nunez, Jr. Marisa Malaysia Stockton Kaitlynn Messinah Osceola Nellie Doctor Bain Rhonda Lou Bain Sheena Marie Yzaguirre Jesse Emmett Mitchell Mary Gay Osceola Anthony Leo Cypress Kimberly Alvarado Damian Harjo Garza Linda Osceola Henry Lee Anthony Zepeda Derrick Tyrone Timothy Stephen Buffalo Tiger Rosa Billie Edna Jean Cypress Phalyn Allison Osceola Konrad Keko Jones Edna Johns McDuffie Geraldine Lee Osceola Dustin Eli Hall Dylan Robert Chalfant Billie Johns, Sr. Edward Tiger Clarence Leon Avila Dare’Rick Mar’Keit McInturff Maydell Osceola Paula Michelle Garcia Julius Ivan Billie Tamara Tianna Bowers Linda Mae Fredrick Jason Jay Baker Jerry Littletiger Balentine Jean Venise Capricien Brown Shore Carl Jason Osceola Delphine Rachel Jimmie Julian C Billie Ollie Tiger Balentine Paladine Stuart Willie Madeline Arlene Osceola Anthony Jerith Johns James Frank Tiger, Sr. David Henry Motlow, Jr. Jonathan Wayne Harjo Joseph Darren Snow James Edward Billie Ramsey Alexander Osceola Brenda Joshua Young Chief Joshua Billie Ronnie Doctor Milo Louis Osceola Kaylin Rae Henry Nicholas Aron Jumper Ruth Osceola Jim Jesse Raymond Lara Ruby Nicolette Harrell Richard Billie Fewell Lydia L Cypress Patrina Victoria Cypress Willema Blayne Gore Tyler Joseph Osceola Louise Georgia Osceola Eugenia Lillian Osceola Kelsey Joel Spencer John Dell McInturff We would like to wish a Happy Happy B-Day to Luke Baxley Jr. Esther Cypress Buster Mikey Osceola Brady Kellie Renee Tigertail Deila Maria Harjo Birthday to our baby girl Mi-Lyn (Chooge) on March 24th. We love you Bobbie (Lou) Bowers Billie Janice Kay Braswell Marty Tommie Christopher Lloyd Alexander Williams. She turned five years old on and hope your B-day is as special as you Margaret Ann Dintsch Billy Lestes Walker Dixie Marie Tommie John Billie Lamb February 17. We also want to wish a are to us! Nancy Osceola Frank Errol Trent Cornelius Dexter Joel Loudermilk Ty Christopher Pierce Happy Birthday to our baby boy Love Dad, Mom, Daija, Amya, Michael Dwight Tiger Tara Osceola Courson Samantha Juanita Hisler Cara Renae Osceola Brandon Williams. He turned three Teja, Weezel, and Fat Boy. Edna Bowers Sharp Johnny Lewis Jackson Jonathan Ray Rodriguez Ethan Rage Cypress years old on March 2. We love the both Willie Johns Wildcat Naha Jumper Janet Mata Jennifer Leann Tommie of y’all soooo much! Y'all both mean the Happy B-Day to Chooge! Love Reina, Russell Casey Bowers Arnold Cypress Sterling James Robbins Jonathan David Idle world to us. Joey, Aleina, and Jaide Micco. Elsie Willie Wovoka Ian Tommie Theavin Renard Farrior, Jr. Carson Julia Knaby Love, Harry Tommie Resha Lee Doctor Tiffany Virginia Billie Ashlee Kate Gopher Mommy and Daddy Birthday Wish Linda Jim Billie Kerri Tiger Erica Ann Mata Arianna Marlys Primeaux May 17th Juanita Billie Ladonna Ann Tucker Falon Amber Keyser Destinee’ Elida Jimmie May 1st To my Mother Doris Osceola Johnny Osceola Susy Marie Sedotal Aaron Trey Cypress Drayton Kayne Billie To my Beautiful Otter babe Dominique I love you Mom and want Mike Tommie John Jumper Ronnie Bobby Billy, Jr. Maurice Kane Billie Osceola to thank you for being there for me Virginia Billie Tiger Jerome Ray Jumper Hayden Douglas Roberts Luke Baxley, Jr. I love you and I am very proud and the kids. You’re the best in the Susie Marie Henry Lucinda Jo Buck Allyson Joy Billie Jonathan Dale Boromei of you. You’re always in my thoughts and world. I do hope you have a wonderful Gloria Jean Wilson Stanley Cypress, III, Allen Michael Venzor Lauren Dine’ Posada you fill my heart with joy. Have a Happy Birthday! Loving you always and 4EVER Patrick Doctor Carlton Dontu Tommie Jordan Darryl Osceola Eric Jaden Puente 16th Birthday! I Love You, Kim -Mom Kim and the Otter bunch Matthew John Otero Jenice Jeanine Martin Justin Edward Chalfant John Franklin Robbins, Jr. Corey Justin Billie Morning Star Jumper Kelcie Lee Jumper D’artagnan Wilson, Jr. Cleofas Yzaguirre, Jr. Toi Justin Koenes Caitlyn Briana Donaho Garcia Jacob Patrick Smith 2nd Annual Seminole & Miccosukee Tournament Judy Ann Jim Margaria Alicia Baker Joseph Cy Maus John Thorpe Osceola Oneva Osceola Jones Summer Tada Osceola Natasha Kaylin Billie Mila Theda Osceola at Don Carter’s Kendall Lanes Cynthia Jane Billie Chad Christopher Huff Lavontae Maurico Tommie Jazmine Essence Billie 13600 N Kendall Drive Robert Prest Kippenberger, Jr. Joseph James Sisto Tiffany Jeanette Foret Brandon Dwight Williams March 29-30 Bonnie Lou Motlow Carolee Jeanette Nelson Brandon Billie Charles Lloyd Alexander, III, First 20 teams to sign up Charlie Tiger Jackson, Jr. Melissa Jane DeVito Lacey Cody Jack Motlow Jaden Charles Henry Bankston Indians Only, Spouses Welcome Theresa Louise Bowers Aja Osceola Billie K’Ahna Lain Jumper Tehya Agnes Philpott Guaranteed: Corinna Frank Ginger Irlene Jones Dalton Christopher Bert Destiny Grace Mae Cypress $2,000 ...... Team Event Arica Ann Buck Angela Marie Nelson Mauro S. Perez, Jr. Hunter Blaze Billie $1,000 . . . . .Men’s Doubles Eric Leo Osceola Moses Happy Jumper, III, Amelia Renee Sanchez Raymond James Junior Mora $1,000 . . Women’s Doubles Frank Billie, Jr. Corey Ronald Billie Nathon Robert Gopher $1,000 . . . . .Mixed Doubles Elgin Gregory Jumper Paul Bowers, Jr. Alissa Nettiea Buster $500 ...... Men’s Singles $500 . . . . .Women’s Singles Mar. 29 Check-in: 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Births Mar. 30 Check-in: 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Captain responsible for proof of team average If you do not have a yearbook average 180 will apply for men and 160 for women For more information, contact Miguel Cantu at (305) 323-7923 or (305) 221-9512

Notice Final Notice Of Claims And Disposition In compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 and 43 CFR 10,6. (c), Fort Benning, Georgia hereby gives final notice of claims and disposition of five American Indian burials intentionally excavated in advance of the expansion of the Black Ramp aircraft-parking apron at Lawson Army Airfield at site 9Ce1, otherwise known as the Kasita Town site, and a single burial from 9Me395, otherwise known as Upatoi Town. Subject to this notice, Fort Benning trans- Adakai Robbins fers custody of the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cul- Now 10 months old tural patrimony with respect to traditional customs and practices to the federally recog- Born: April 21, 2002 Martha Tiger nized Indian tubes who represent the Muscogean Peoples affiliated and in consultation Parents: Sherri and Bernard Robbins with or invited to consult with tort Benning as listed below: Balholly (Fi) Frank Big Cypress Reservation Born: 7-7-02 Now: 8 months old Born: Dec. 22, 2002 Parents: Angie Tiger and Isaac Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Weight: 7 pounds 10 oz. Bettelyoun Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town Parents: Rhonda Roff and Joe Frank Big Cypress Reservation Chickasaw Nation Big Cypress Reservation Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Kialegee Tribal Town of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida After School Art Education Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma Sponsored by: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Mitchell Cypress Seminole Nation of Oklahoma President/Acting Chairman Seminole Tribe of Florida Every Wednesday 3-5:00 p.m. Thlopthlocco Tribal Town Program starts August 28, 2002 The set of 5 burials are 18th to early 19th century in origin and were Indian Experience drawing, painting, hand built inhabitants of Kasita Town as determined through archeological assessment. The buri- pottery, ceramics and other mediums. als are of 1 infant, 1 adult male, 1 young adult female, 1 female of indeterminate age, 1 Art supplies included with program. individual of indeterminate age and gender, and cultural items. The single burial from Seminole Tribe Okeechobee residents Upatoi Town is an infant of indeterminate gender with cultural items. Fort Benning will only. safeguard the preceding human remains and cultural items at its curation facility until For information, please contact: transfer of custody to the Tribes for reinterment. With this notice, Fort Benning solicits David Nunez, Home: 863-467-0611, any further claims to custody of the above burials and their contents. All claims must Cell: 863634-9657 be made within 30 days of the last publication date of this notice. The point of contact Absolutely Art Gallery Shana Valentine for any claims may be reached at telephone number (706) 545-2377 or by mail at: Born; Nov. 24, 2001 307 SW 3rd Street Welcome Conchade Mitchell Osceola Garrison Commander Okeechobee, FL 34974 Parents: Tasha Bowers and Jerry U.S. Army Infantry Center Valentine 7lbs. 10oz. On Feb 4th 03 to Mitch & (863) 367-1199 Brett Osceola Attn: ATZB-ELN-E (Dr. Hamilton) Big Cypress Reservation Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

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Rev. Arlen Payne: Pastor (954) 894-5651 The Seminole Tribune 10 March 21, 2003 Tribal Fair Pow Wow & Drum Competition HOLLYWOOD — Feb. 6 was the Moore 2) Luis Cozad 3) Wilson Roberts 4) Women's Fancy: 1) Gina Hindsley first day of 32nd Annual Seminole Tribal Rockland Allen Gates. 2) Bonnie Tomahsah 3) Rose Track 4) Fair Pow Wow. The Pow Wow, a gathering Golden Age Women: 1) Sylvestine Josette Wahwasuck. of some of the best and drum groups across Shields 2) Dolores Goodeagle 3) Linda Women's Northern Buckskin: 1) North America and Canada, was held in the Tsonetokoy 4) Charlene Cozad. Tisa Pinkman 2) Denise McKay 3) Salina Laura Mae Osceola Stadium. Men's Grass: 1) Julius Not Afraid N. Todome 4) Stephanie Maney. For four days, the dancers competed 2) Rusty Gillette 3) Randall Paskemin 4) Women's Southern Buckskin: 1) in 29 categories to win prize money. The Terrence Goodwill. Jacquie Tsonetokoy 2) Danita Cornelison 3) Pow Wow contest is the undying cultural Delaine Alley Show B 4) Tonya Moore. practice of getting together and sharing in Women's Cloth: 1) Sunny Rose good-natured competition. Yellowmule 2) Yvonne Sadongei 3) Dalynn Pow Wow dancers traveled from Alley 4) Mia Cozad. across North America and Canada to share Winners of Specials (Hosted by music and dance routines that have survived William Osceola): centuries of cultural changes in Native Chicken Dance Special - Randall American society. The Pow Wow is a chance Paskemin, Consolation Winners - Julius Not to honor elders, youth, veterans of foreign Afraid & Darrel Goodwill. wars, and tribal officials. Men's Fancy Special - Spike Fellow Pow Wow veterans know Draper, Consolation Winners - Wayne Silas that the decision to become a dancer is a Jr., Courtney Yarlohar, Jerry Cleveland Jr. Britney Buster, 1st Place winner in 10-17 Art Painting choice not easily made because of family Women's Jingle - Rebecca Roberts. Contest. responsibilities, educational obligations, mili- Teen Boys Fancy – 1) Christian tary activity, and financial situations. Leveau. Another factor to consider when Teen Boys Grass – 1) Hawk Tribal Fair Arts and Crafts entering into the Pow Wow culture is obtain- Poncho 2) Casey McCall 3) Alex Love. ing the regalia needed for the different dance Teen Boys Straight – 1) Nashoba By Paula Cassels ent must run in the family, categories. Feathers are another concern, Simmons 2) Henry McCellan Jr. HOLLYWOOD — because her mother won first eagle feathers are passed down from genera- Teen Boys Traditional – 1) Julian During the 32nd Annual Tribal place in the Tribal Fair beaded tion to generation of dancers. Hunter 2) Corey Hubbard 3) John Printup. Fair, talented 11 year old art contest. The Pow Wow is a long-standing Teen Girl's Traditional – 1) Britney Buster won first place Salina was born and tradition in Native Peoples culture. The Some of the best drum groups in North Tiffany Ahgoon 2) Tamara McKay 3) in the 10-17 youth art contest. raised on the Brighton music and dancing has survived centuries America attended the Tribal Fair. Amanda Bennett. Britney who has a Reservation and there she and, by the looks of how the younger genera- Teen Girl's Fancy – 1) Samantha passion for painting attends art learned the art of beading. tions are carrying on the Pow Wow tradi- Shore. classes in Okeechobee and was She started a series of tions, the future looks secure. Men's Northern Fancy: 1) Cortney Junior Girl's Traditional – 1) very excited when the first five beaded medallions in This year's event showcased some Yarholar 2) Douglas Scholfield 3) Wayne Leandra Wind, painting she entered won first 2000; her first medallion took of the Pow Wow Trail’s best and talented Silas Jr. 4) Jerry Cleveland Jr. Junior Girl's Jingle – 1) Manquel place. five months to make. The dancers. It was a sight to see the dancers Men's Southern Fancy: 1) Spike Roberts 2) Ok'Tusha Roberts. Britney had entered medallions are made of many wearing their full regalia with bright colors Draper 2) Gabe Bullock 3) Tyson Draper Junior Girl's Fancy – 1) T'ata one of her best painting, colors and different sizes of and fancy beadwork. 4) Daniel Tramper. Roberts 2) Alicia Scholsield 3) Cindi Adair. Seminole Indians in the beads. The music provided by drum groups Men's Straight: 1) Wahkeen Junior Boys Fancy – 1) Chance Everglades and a chickee, Salina said she isn't such as Cozad and Elk Whistle complement- Hamilton 2) Ron Goodeagle Jr. 3) Roberts 2) Shaundai Poncho. which took two weeks to com- sure how many beads it takes ed the beautiful dancing and wonderful Chadwick Toehay 4) Sean Spencer. Junior Boys Grass – 1) Peanut plete. to complete a medallion, but weather of the weekend. Men's Traditional: 1) Pat Moore Roberts 2) Jonathan Hubbard 3) Joseph Britney lives with her she is getting faster, her latest Drums Southern: 1) Cozad 2) 2) Osceola Red Shirt 3) Bera Roberts 4) Salisbury. mother, Salina Dorgan, and creation for the Hollywood Young Bird 3) Sizzortail 4) Earth Shadow. Will Tushka. Junior Boys Traditional – 1) attends South Elementary in Tribal Fair only took her one Northern: 1) Midnite Express 2) Elk Women's Jingle: 1) Rowena Daniel Moore 2) Briar Lebeau 3) Michael Okeechobee. month to complete. Whistle 3) Whitetail 4) Two Guns. Roberts 2) Rebecca Roberts 3) Meredith Salisbury. Britney's artistic tal- Adults Golden Age Men: 1) Darryl Hedgepath 4) Yolanda Poncho.

Tribal Fair Canoe, Archery and Log Peeling Contests By Paula Cassels beforehand, but once on the water, one of the Roy Stewart 3) Joshua Cypress HOLLYWOOD — On Feb.7, team changed sides too quickly and the canoe 14-16 years Co-ed- 1) Jasper Thomas 2) Hollywood Recreation held the Tribal Fair rolled over. The pair could only shake their Joseph Richardson 3) David Anderson Canoe, Archery and Log Peeling contest in the heads as Steven Young towed the canoe to 17 & Over Women- 1) Rose Jones 2) Farrah field next to Big Sign lake. shore. Jones 3) Ginger Jones Naha Jumper entered the Log Peeling Special thanks to Steve Young and 17 & Over Men- 1) Parker Jones 2) Chris Contest wearing his lucky cowboy boots. the Hollywood Recreation Department for pre- Osceola 3) Naha Jumper Although he is a top EIRA rodeo cowboy who senting the canoe races and Archery and Log Canoe Races can wrestle a steer to the ground in less than peeling contest. 1 1-12 years Co-ed- 1)Krystle Young & 10 seconds, Jumper found that wrestling a log Below is a list of the results for the Archery, Kristy Johns 2) Roy Stewart & Jackson was a little tougher. Canoe and Log Peeling contest. Richardson Herbert Jim, a rough, tough culture Log Peeling Contest 13-16 years Co-ed- 1) Joshua Cypress & man from the Pre-School Language depart- Men- 1) Herbert Jim 2) Chris Osceola Garrett Anderson 2) Joey Richardson & ment, peeled his way into first place. 3)Naha Jumper Jasper Thomas The Canoe races took place on Big Women- 1) Tammy Osceola 2) Barbara Billie 17 & Over Women- 1) Sandy Osceola & Sign lake; the team of two that paddled one 3) Yvonne Courtney Keyah Osceola 2) Tammy Osceola & Barbara way for 150 meters down the lake in the Archery Contest Winners Billie 3) Sunshine Frank & Samantha Mowatt Marcy Osceola and Herbert Jim swimming with canoe. fastest time was declared winner. 10 & Under Co-ed- 1) Nathan Gopher 2) 17 & Over Men- 1) Kevin Osceola & Chris Herbert Jim and Marcy Osceola had Huston Osceola 3) Kristy Johns Osceola 2) Moses Jumper & Naha Jumper 3) planned out their canoe paddling strategy 11-13 years Co-ed- 1) Garrett Anderson 2) Marcy Osceola & Herbert Jim

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Department: Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Position Opens: 1-6-03 Department: Gaming Position Opens:3-10-03 Position Closes: 1-20-03 Position Opens: 3-3-03 Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Position: Tribal Outreach Worker II Position Closes: 3-24-03 Salary: Negotiable w/benefits Position Closes: 3-17-03 Department: Health Department: Family Services, Health Salary: $16,640 annually with benefits Salary: $28,000 with benefits Position Opens: 3-3-03 Position Opens: 12-9-02 TAMPA Position Closes: 3-17-03 Position Closes: 12-23-02 COCONUT CREEK Position: Surveillance Technician Position: Database Administrator Salary: negotiable with benefits Salary: Negotiable with benefits Position: Commission Officer Department: Department of Gaming Department: Information Systems Department: Gaming Compliance & Regulations Position Opens: 11-4-02 Position: Counselor II BIG CYPRESS Position Opens: 3-3-03 Position Opens: 02/07/03 Position still available Department: Family Services, Health Position: Elementary Teacher Position Closes: 3-17-03 Position Closes: 02/22/03 Salary: Negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 12-9-02 Department: Ahfachkee School Salary: $28,000 with benefits Salary: Negotiable with benefits. Position Closes: 12-23-02 Position Opens: 3-10-03 Position: Cultural/Lang. Instructor Position Closes: 3-24-03 FORT PIERCE Department: Culture Education Position: Assistant Cook Salary: negotiable w/exp. W/benefits Position: Sr. Counselor, P/T The Seminole Tribune 11 March 21, 2003 2003 Seminole Tribal Fair Clothing Contest HOLLYWOOD — On Feb. 8, the Seminole Tribal Fair clothing Contest was held at the Laura Mae Osceola Stadium. Tribal citizens of every age and reservation came out in their finest clothing sporting patch- work. The varied categories ranged from Traditional to Modern. This year, the judges had their work cut out for them as age groups were called out. Some groups had a large number of entries, which made it harder for the judges to choose a favorite outfit. The clothing contest helps keep alive the artwork of Seminole patchwork. Because there are so many categories to work with, the styles ranged from the 1800's to the present. The clothing contest is also a great time for clothing designers to obtain new clients and garner business by showing off their skills and creativ- ity. Listed below are the winners by Tommy Wildcat, Flute Artist age and category. Boys: 1 & under: 1) Chandler DeMayo 2) Sheldon Osceola Entertainer Tommy Wildcat 3) Lance Howard 4) Edward Gaucin 5) Malcolm Jones 6) Ozzy Osceola 7) Girls 5, 6, 7 year old division. Brendan Osceola Latchford 8) Adakai flutist of the Year Robbins. By Paula Cassels Tommy Wildcat has per- Boys 2, 3, 4 years old: 1) HOLLYWOOD — Tommy formed all over the United States as a Rudy Juarez 2) Donavan Osceola 3) Jones 7) Jeff Osceola. 18-49 years old: 1) Cody Bert 2) Wildcat (Cherokee), of Tahlequah, featured flute artist for major colleges Eric Garcia 4) Jonathan Boromei 5) Men Modern Traditional William Osceola 3) Bob Dehass 4) Bob OK, played soothing and comforting and musical events. Ivess Baker 6) Mathew Osceola 7) 50+: 1) Jimmie Osceola 2) Willie Frank 5) Sandy Billie 6) Danny flute music for four days to the atten- Wildcat was voted Flute Layne Thomas 8) Alonso Wargolet. Gopher 3) Steven Bowers 4) Thomas Osceola. dees of the Seminole Tribal Fair Pow Artist of the Year 2002 at the Indian Boys 5, 6, 7 years Men Modern 50+: Wow. Summer Days Festival and 5th old: 1) Cameron Osceola 2) 1) Thomas Billie 2) Joe Wildcat is a self-taught flute Annual Native American Music Michael Garcia 3) Nathaniel Osceola 3) Parker Jones 4) artist and flute maker; he also makes Awards in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bert 4) Daniel Nunez, Jr. 5) Billy Micco 5) Jimmy Smith a variety of flutes. Wildcat said that he has Imalaykiyo Osceola 6) Echo 6) Wilmeth Dehass 7) One of Wildcat's newest always been involved with his Wolf 7) Yopilaykiyo Osceola Sammy Gopher 8) Willie recordings "The Fire People" is Cherokee culture, his main interest is 8) Layton Thomas. Gopher. played with a six-hole lightning- famous Indian warrior chiefs. All the Boys 8, 9, 10 years Men Modern 18- struck wood flute and is accompanied flute songs are originals and dedicated old: 1) Darin Bert 2) Karlito 49 years old: 1) Ronnie with natural sound of night crickets to honor the Native people. Wargolet 3) Tacoma Robbins Billie 2) Naha Jumper 3) for a soft melody. 4) Justin Osceola 5) Wade Dallas Nunez 4) Danny Micco 6) Nathan Gopher 7) Jones 5) Herbert Jim 6) Joey Randy Shore 8) Micheal Micco 7) David Nunez 8) Billie. Albert Snow. Boys 11-17: 1) Lee Men Modern Stuart 2) Robert Frank III 3) Contemporary 50+: 1) Adam Osceola 4) Jordan Willie Gopher 2) Thomas Osceola. Billie 3) Parker Jones 4) Joe Girls: 1 & under: Boys 5, 6, 7 year old division. Osceola 5) George Billie 6) 1) Jaya Osceola 2) Alena Billy Micco 7) Moses Stockton 3) Charli Frye 4) Jumper 8) Steven Bowers. Jayilyn Mocenth 5) Julia Men Modern Smith 6) Dana Osceola 7) Contemporary 18-49 years Janessa Nunez 8) Jamie. Billie 5) Wilmeth Dehass 6) David old: 1) Jeff Osceola 2) Kassim Girls 2, 3, 4 years old: 1) Motlow 7) Parker Jones 8) George Stockton 3) M. Osceola 4) Sandy Billie Luzana Venzor 2) Caleb Wolf 3) Billie. 5) Elton Shore 6) Bob Dehass 7) Ateina Micco 4) Eliza Billie 5) Men Modern Traditional Ronnie Billie 8) Dallas Nunez. Destinay Jimmie 6) Ashlee Gopher 7) Raylene Stuart 8) Mi-Lyn Williams. Girls 5, 6, 7 years old: 1) Gianna Wargolet 2) Jaide Micco 3) Kalgary Johns 4) Justice Baker 5) Alexis Jimmy 6) Bridgett Koontz 7) Danyelle 8) Cheyenne Nunez. Girls 8, 9, 10 years old: 1) Alicia Nunez 2) Tianna Young 3) Cassandra Jimmie 4) Brittany Cox 5) Mike Bailey wrestles with Igon, The One-Eyed Alligator Kaylan Osceola 6) Amelia Nunez, Danni J. Wilcox 8) Ariah Osceola. Girls 11-17 years old: 1) Shyla Jones 2) Cindi Adair 3) Rhiannon Tiger 4) Shawna Billie 5) Katherine Billie 6) Chelsea Mountain Tribal Fair Bear/ Panther 7) Tianna Hali Garcia 8) Shelby Dehass. / Reptile Show Women Old Style Traditional 50+: 1) Martha Jones 2) By Paula Cassels Okalee Village, demonstrated the art of Frances Osceola 3) Agnes Cypress 4) HOLLYWOOD — On handling poisonous snakes. Elsie Smith 5) Lorene Gopher 6) Thursday, Feb. 6, groups of children Bailey showed the children a Rosie Billie 7) Josephine Villa 8) from the local public schools and pri- variety of poisonous snakes. Most of Onnie Osceola. vate organizations came to visit the the snakes that were shown were from Women Old Style 32nd Annual Seminole Tribal Fair. south Florida: a Red Rat snake, Pygmy Traditional 18-49 years old: 1) Jo During the Tribal Fair, many Rattler, Water Moccasin, and a 25-foot Leigh Johns 2) Farrah Jones 3) Paula of them enjoyed a wildlife demonstra- Albino Burmese Python. Bailey also B. Sanchez 4) Dollie M. Thomas 5) tion that included a panther, bear, alli- wrestled Igon, the one-eyed alligator. Emma Johns 6) Vivian Delgado 7) gator, raccoon and snake show. Narrator James Peacock Alice M. Billie 8) Rose Jones. Women Old Style Traditional 30+. Mike Bailey, who handles and explained to the children that snakes Women Modern Traditional feeds the reptiles at the Seminole are dangerous, and whenever encoun- 50+: 1) Louise Osceola 2) Connie tering a poisonous snake, Whidden 3) they should never try to Theresa Jumper. catch or touch it. Women Lynn Fenimore Modern and Tony Steele, of Talons Traditional 18-49 & Tails, showed the chil- years old: 1) dren a 120-pound Florida Emma Johns 2) Jo panther named Leigh Johns 3) WindDancer. Perrie Whidden 4) Peaches, a Laverne Thomas 5) Florida Black Bear, made P. Bowers 6) an appearance for the chil- Debbie Dehass 7) dren accompanied by Alice Billie 8) trainer Dexter Osbourne Alicia Sanchez. of the Seminole Okalee Women Village. Modern 50+: 1) It was an enter- Onnie Osceola 2) taining and educational Judybill Osceola 3) experience. Special thanks Agnes Cypress 4) to the Native Village Agnes Motlow 5) employees Supervisor Betty Osceola 6) Mike “Skeet” Johns and Mary F. Cypress 7) Wind Dancer, a Florida Panther James Peacock, animal Alice Snow 8) caretakers, and volunteers, Lorene Gopher. Pebbles and Mary. Women Modern 18-49 Men’s Old Style Traditional 18-49 years old. years old: 1) Paula Sanchez 2) Holly Tiger 3) Oneva Jones 4) June Jumper 5) Mercedes Sanders 6) Nikki Osceola 7) Ginger Jones 8) Jo Leigh Johns. Women Modern Contemporary 50+: 1) Agnes Motlow 2) Frances Osceola 3) Lucille Jumper 4) Louise Osceola 5) Jenny Johns 6) Wanda Bowers 7) Betty Osceola 8) Pat Bowers 9) Addie Osceola. Women Modern Contemporary 18-49 years old: 1) Sara Osceola 2) Linda Jones 3) Sherrie Jones 4) Jo Leigh Johns 5) Alicia Sanchez 6) Theresa Nunez 7) Alice M. Billie 8) Alexandra Frank. Men Old Style Traditional 50+: 1) Moses Jumper 2) Parker Jones. Men Old Style Traditional Women Old Style Traditional 18-49 years old. Peaches, a Florida Black Bear 18-49 years old: 1) Dallas Nunez 2) Herbert Jim 3) Elton Shore 4) Naha Jumper 5) Daniel Nunez 6) Danny The Seminole Tribune 12 March 21, 2003

Victor Billie assisting 1st Place peeler Juanita Osceola.

Brighton Field Day Log Billy Walker Peeling and Kids Sack Race

By Paula Cassels was a Barlow Folding Knife. 1st Place Winner Salina Snow, Adult Beadwork BRIGHTON — On Pole Peeling Feb.15, during the 65th Annual Men Brighton Field Day, the log peel- 1 Dwight Cypress 1:29.54 ing and kids sack races were held 2 Victor Billie 1:38.00 behind the amphitheater. 3 Johnny Jones 4:15.25 On a bright and warm 4 Danny Jones 4:18.95 Brighton Field Day Arts & Saturday afternoon, with no wind 5 Shane Buell 4:30.59 or rain in sight, the contestants in 6 Elton Shore 4:32.19 Crafts Contest the log-peeling contest were 7 Howard Osceola 4:34.84 Beadwork: 1) Salina Snow 2) JoLeigh Jumper 3) Jenny Johns breaking a serious sweat. The 8 Billy Walker 4:35.37 Baskets: 1) Martha Jones 2) Jenny Shore 3) Madeline Tongkeamha contestants were huffing and Women Sewing: 1) Ethel Gopher 2) Shula Jones 3) Jennifer Jones puffing and one minute must have 1 Juanita Osceola 2:11.87 Patchwork: 1) Jenny Shore 2) Arnie Osceola 3)Madeline Tongkeamha seemed like an hour, because that 2 Gennie Billie 3:31.59 Dolls: 1) Bessie Tommie 2) Alice Snow 3) Mahala Madrigal day happened to be the hottest 3 Polly Walker 3:41.19 Woodcarving: 1) Vinson Osceola 2) Frank Huff Jr. 3) Albert Snow day in a long time. 4 Farrah Jones 3:46.47 Fine Arts In the men's log-peeling 5 Salina Dorgan 5:25.59 K--2: 1) Stevie Brandley 2) Daniel Nunez Jr. 3) Cameron Dorgan competition, Victor Billie showed 6 Reina Micco 14.12.60 3-5: 1) Stephanie Smith 2) Ty Huff 3) Melanie Jones good sportsmanship by helping Sack Races 6-8: 1) Brittany Dorgan 2) Ceejae Smith 3) Brittany Smith first place winner Dwight Boys 6-9 18-54: 1) Daniel Nunez Sr. 2) Vinson Osceola Cypress, turning his log after 1 Cameron Doctor 55-Older: 1) Onnie Osceola 2) Mary Johns 3) Shula Jones each peel. The two men scored 2 Randy Shore close in this event. 3 Isaac Billie In the women's division, Girls 6-9 Juanita Osceola of Hollywood 1 Alissa Buster took first place. 2 Sheila Jones In 1937, Fred 3 Minnie Osceola. Kids Sack Races Montsdeoca started the Seminole 4 Justice Baker Brighton Field Days races; the Boys 10-12 contests were 50 and 100-yard 1 Justin Chalfant dashes for the men and women. 2 J.T. Osceola There was also a three- Girls 10-12 legged race and the fat man's 1 Brittany Buster race, where the contestants had to 2 Melanie Jones weigh over 175 pounds. 3 Ceejae Smith The prizes in 1937 were Girls 13 -17 flour, sugar, bacon, coffee and 1 Jennifer Chalfant candy, and the first place prize

Basket Contest

Jr. Steer Riding

Happy Jumper in Calf Roping Mutton buster Brighton Field Day EIRA Rodeo By Paula Cassels horsemanship skills. Congratulations, cowboys and BRIGHTON — On Feb. 14, the excitement cowgirls. began when the young cowboys and cowgirls were Mutton Busting- 1) Yopalakiyo Osceola, 12.73, 10 called to the Fred Smith rodeo arena for the Mutton pts 2) Nicholas Dehass, 8.09, 9 pts Busting event. 3) Kelton Smedley, 7.14, 8 pts 4) Jobe Johns, 5.56, 7 The crowd cheered and clapped their hands pts 5) Jayce Smith, 4.59, 6 pts as little Yopilaykiyo Osceola held on for the winning Pony Riding- 1) Ethan Gopher, 68 points, 10pts 2) ride in the Mutton Busting event. Seth Randolph, 64 points, 9 pts 3) Justin Aldridge, In the Teen Barrels, Jade Braswell came in 63 points, 8 pts with a fast score of 16.56 in the youth 13-18 event, Calf Riding 1) Craig Whiting, 2.45 sec, 10 pts 2) but not fast enough to beat Nauthkee Henry. Josh Johns, 2.19 sec, 9 pts 3) JJ Johns, 1.79 sec, 8 Henry showed her competitive ability, fin- pts ishing in with the unbelievable time of 16.47 in the Steer Riding- 1) Ethan Gopher, 72 points, 10 pts 2) kid's 4-8 year old category. Justin Aldridge, 64 points, 9 pts Although barrel racing may look less excit- 3) Randel Osceola, 3.50 se, 8 pts ing than other rodeo events, it surely isn't the case. Jr. Bull Riding- 1) Jerome Davis, 3.92 sec, 10 pts 2) The horsemanship skills and competitive drive in this Marlin Foster, 1.53 sec, 9 pts fast event makes it a crowd favorite. 4-8 Barrels- 1) Nauthkee Henry, 16.47, l0 pts 2) In barrel racing, the contestant and horse Zane Ducheneaux, 17.58, 9 pts 3) Acealyn enters the arena at a fast speed, as they start the Youngblood, 20.09, 8 pts 4) Andre Jumper, 20.26, 7 cloverleaf pattern the horse and rider triggers an elec- pts tronic eye that starts the clock. 9-12 Barrels- 1) Ethan Gopher, 18.88, 10 pts 2) The racer rides the cloverleaf patterns Shyla Jones, 19.28, 9 pts around three barrels in the arena. The contestant can 13-18 Barrels- 1) Jade Braswell, 16.56, 10 pts 2) move or touch the barrel, but receives a five-second Kari Kroeplin, 19.40, 9 pts penalty for each barrel they knock over. 50 & Over Breakaway- 1) Moses Jumper, 4.46, 10 Youth Barrels 4-8 year olds The young contestants showed outstanding pts 2) Rudy Osceola, 5.67, 9 pts