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“Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXIV • Number 5 April 11, 2003 Otero to Attend Emory University Submitted by Lynn Himebauch, May 24, 2003 with honors. She will Jr. Cypress Education Advisor begin her college career with freshman Please join us in congratulating orientation on August 21, 2003. Seven Mile Megan Otero who on March 4, 2003 Megan plans on studying pre- received a letter that began, “It gives me med, specializing in pediatric medicine. great pleasure to accept you for admission She will complete her two-year under- Cattle Drive to Oxford College of Emory University graduate courses on the original campus for the Fall of 2003.” of Emory in Oxford, GA and then move By Paula Cassels Megan will graduate from on to the Druid Hills neighborhood where BIG CYPRESS—On Mar. Brenau Academy, Gainesville, GA on Emory University is located for her junior 29, the Jr. Cypress Memorial Cattle and senior years. Drive was held. Emory is located along Over 200 horse riders met at the Clifton Corridor, which also the Swamp Café restaurant in the includes the U.S. Centers for Billie Swamp Safari park, to chow Disease Control and Prevention down and beef up for the long seven- and the American Cancer mile horse ride. Society. Emory was founded at Paul Bowers and Richard Oxford by the Methodist church Bowers were the Trail Boss riders for in 1836. this year's Cattle Drive. The Trail Megan will join 11,300 Bosses make all the arrangements, students and 2,500 faculty from having the cattle ready to go, to members who represent all supplying lots of water and food for regions of the United States and the horses, plus snacks and drinks for more than 100 foreign nations. the riders. This is a high honor A special guest attending the for Megan as she continues to Cattle Drive was the Commissioner achieve accomplishments for of Miami Joe Sanchez, a delightful herself along with being a role man who was a natural cowboy on model for other young people the back of his horse. of the Seminole Tribe of Mr. Sanchez lives in Miami Florida. and owns four horses, which he and If you’d like to extend his family ride regularly. your personal congratulations to Also attending the adventure Megan please send them to the was Hendry County Commissioner Big Cypress Learning Resource Janet Taylor, who felt right at home Center. HC 61, Box 46, riding in the Billie Swamp Safari swamp buggy. Megan Otero Clewiston, FL 33440 Attention: Megan Otero. It was a hot and dusty trail, driving 50-60 head of cattle one way to the Jr. Cypress Entertainment and Rodeo arena, but everyone was enjoying himself or herself. Tribal Council Removes Billie President /Acting Chairman By Elrod Bowers Lynch and $14.5 million Morgan Stanley Mitchell Cypress was able to join the HOLLYWOOD — On Mar. 17, account, were transferred to one Raymond Cattle Drive on his white horse (Sue). Paula Cassels the Tribal Council removed James E. James account and placed under the con- Cypress was able to ride about half Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Sanchez on his horse, Tequila. Billie from the office of Chairman of the trol of former Tribal Executive the distance before he was called Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Council Administrator Tim Cox. See CATTLE, page 14 based their decision on “Billie’s admis- According to the Council, Billie sions of guilt” during a Mar. 13 hearing to said the Raymond James account was answer the Council’s Statement of generating tens of millions of dollars. Charges. Ultimately, the financial transfer resulted At the Tribal members-only hear- in losses of over $20 million. Seminole Friends Prepare to Go Overseas ing, Billie had stood before Council and a Charge #2- “In sworn testimo- By Ernie Tiger A&O Platoon of Alpha Company 841st served in the United States Army in the packed auditorium to answer each of the ny given under oath in the case of HOLLYWOOD — On Mar. 12, Combat Engineer Battalion for Battle, I First of the 64th Armored Division in nine charges. Unites States of America v. Danny H. US Army Reserves Lt. Brandon Crull and will keep the friendship and brotherhood Germany for two years before he was In his opening statement, Billie Wisher . . . Billie testified on Dec. 16, SFC Joe Lee of A&O Platoon of Alpha of the Seminole people in my heart. I am honorably discharged and returned to the acknowledged that he had been given an 2002 that he participated in and Company 841st Combat Seminole Tribe opportunity to view the evidence, but had authorized the formation of companies Engineer Battalion Reservation. chosen not to do so. outside of the United States for the pur- stopped by to visit long- Cypress was During the hearing, after each pose of establishing a secret, offshore time friend very touched by the let- charge was read, Billie was given free and illegal internet gaming venture and President/Acting ter and visit and wanted rein to answer each charge, with no ques- concealed this from the Tribal Council. Chairman Mitchell to express his feelings to tioning from the Tribal Council. Several Billie did this even after receiving prior Cypress. all US Veterans and times, Billie asked the Council to detail legal advice that such action could They are due to Military personnel who some of the charges, particularly charges potentially jeopardize the Seminole be transported to their were going to make the #6 and #9. Tribe of Florida’s existing gaming oper- final deployment station journey overseas. During the course of his answers ations and the future of Tribal divi- in Fort Stuart, GA where “Our Tribe and to the charges, Billie either said “I am dends.” they will travel overseas our Seminole Veterans guilty” or did not deny the charge itself. The Council found Billie guilty in late March. organization support our Billie qualified these responses with his after he admitted to the charge during the Sergeant First Servicemen. No matter belief that the conduct contained in the Mar. 13 hearing. Class Joe Lee has been a if we go to war or not, charges were done with the Tribe’s best Charge #3- “Billie lied to the longtime friend of we are behind them in interests in mind. Tribal Council and to the members of Cypress and the people their endeavor to protect At the end of the 90-minute the Tribe in a Hollywood Community of the Seminole Tribe. and defend our country. hearing, Billie thanked the Council for the Meeting on March 27, 2001, when he Lee wrote a very heart- “We are in a opportunity to answer the charges and said that the Tribe had no financial felt letter to Cypress serious time now. Our said that he would accept the Tribal investment in a hotel in Nicaragua. expressing his feelings friends, neighbors and Council’s decision. When in fact Billie had authorized the for the Tribe, and on relatives who are in the At the Mar. 17 special meeting, expenditure of hundreds of thousands leaving for overseas. U.S. Armed Forces, are the Tribal Council announced it had, of dollars without Tribal Council or Ernie Tiger “Over the years L-R: Lt. Brandon Crull, Mitchell Cypress and SFC Joe Lee. being sent to foreign based upon evidence uncovered during Tribal membership knowledge.” of being around mem- countries and are waiting the forensic audit, Billie’s testimony in At the hearing, Billie said that, bers of the Seminole for the command to go federal court, and Billie’s statements dur- while he did authorize the expenditure of Tribe of Florida, it is a forward into battle. ing the Council hearing, found Billie hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege to call them friends. I have been proud to serve my country in behalf of all “We have been through many guilty of all nine charges. Legends hotel, he was unsure if it was accepted into their homes, feasted at their my friends and my family. wars and these brave men and women Charge #1- “James E. Billie before or after the community meeting, tables, and socialized with them at many “God bless you and the Seminole have defended our right to live within the lied, deceived, and misrepresented cru- and only put in Tribal money because events. Tribe of Florida.” security of a democracy. I thank them for cial information to the Tribal Council Hard Rock was financially unable to com- “As I prepare myself and the Cypress is a U.S. Veteran who their courage and their loyalty.” and to the members of the Tribe about plete construction. the Tribe’s investment account. The Billie, Cox, Tribal Foreign purpose of such lies and deceit were to Affairs Director Calixto Garcia-Velez and justify Mr. Billie’s action in moving the then-Controller Hugh Chang-Alloy investment savings account from a safe attended the community meeting, featured Tampa Dedicates Seminole Wars Memorial account to a different account.” in the April 13, 2001 issue of the Tribune. By Alexandra Frank In early 2000, two Tribal invest- See BILLIE, page 14 ment accounts, a $15 million Merrill TAMPA — Located next to an inlet on the Hillsbrough Bay is Contanchobee Park. The park is on the spot where Fort Brooke (a fort built by the US Army) once stood. The fort was one of the two largest forts constructed Council Meeting: Bank, Consumer during the Second Seminole War. Here, many Seminole families and individuals faced deportation to Oklahoma. Loans for Big Cypress Citizens Contanchobee Park is being presented as a tribute to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Tampa Mayor Dick Greco is a By Elrod Bowers with local banks to install an ATM at the firm and public supporter of the Seminole Tribe. HOLLYWOOD — The Tribal Billie Swamp Safari. The park was funded by $250,000 contribution from Council, at its regular Mar. 26 meeting, *Approved the purchase of the the Tribal Council and $250,000 contributed from the City of approved Tribal Comptroller Suresh Geer former Ed Moore property in Coconut Tampa, who also contributed $12,000,000 towards purchasing to negotiate consumer loans, and a hous- Creek. The property sits next to the the land for the park’s creation. ing guarantee agreement for loans, with Tribe’s Coconut Creek Casino. Mayor Greco’s vision of the project is a gesture of local banks for the Big Cypress communi- *Granted right of ways for elec- peace and friendship, particularly the present and future rela- ty members. trical and phone services for the new Big tionship of the Tribe and the City of Tampa. According to Big Cypress Cypress water treatment plant. On Mar. 14, over 100 individuals gathered at the site Councilman David Cypress, during the *Approved a Developer Water to help commemorate the park dedication. Also present were process of securing a loan, Big Cypress and Wastewater agreement with St. Lucie the 124th Regiment of the National Guard and the Seminole community members currently have to County for services to the Fort Pierce Color Guard. travel to Hollywood to the Tribe’s trust property. Joining these distinguished servicemen was the Governmental Affairs office and then According to Utilities Second Artillery Company B Color Guard Reenacted. This north to Indiantown Bank. Department Director Susie Kippenberger, group of young men dressed in the military uniform of the Geer will negotiate with local there is still five months of design work to Second Seminole War era. banks, including the First Bank of be completed and the property should The dedication ceremony began with an invocation by Clewiston, to provide the Big Cypress have water by February 2004. Bobby Henry, followed by the introduction of tribal officials: reservation with a local alternative to Kippenberger stressed that, “this Alexandra Frank John Wayne Huff, Sr., Brighton Council Representative, Indiantown Bank. is separate from construction, which is Richard Henry and John Wayne Huff Sr., say the Pledge Richard Henry Tampa Liaison, and William Osceola, Trail The Council also: already beginning.” Allegiance to the flag. *Approved Geer to negotiate See MEMORIAL, page 4 The Seminole Tribune 2 April 11, 2003 Seminoles at "Broward Days" Big Cypress Weight Loss and Fitness TALLAHASSEE — From service that recently began business and is to a promising future. He also mentioned Program March 19th-20th Broward Days was flourishing well. The two organizations that the tribe is ready to go to Tallahassee brought to the State Capitol in downtown are viewed as groundbreaking due to the as active representatives of Broward Days BIG CYPRESS — Big Tallahassee. Seminole Tourism programs nature of the business they are promoting. with a positive attitude. Cypress Weight Loss Program has such as the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and Citrix is the only company in Bowers at this time expressed his been successful in providing incen- the Billie Swamp Safari along with the Broward providing wireless communica- thanks to Senator King for all the work he tive for the people willing to help Florida Governor's Council on Indian tions technology and the Seminole Tribe has performed on behalf of the Seminole themselves in being fit. The Big Affairs Liaison Steven Bowers attended will soon open the only resort/casino Tribe and Broward County. Bowers pre- Cypress Wellness Center is staffed the event. facility in Broward. The Broward Days sented a special gift to Senator James E. with a Nutritionist and a Health The two-day event entitled "The organization recognized both the "Jim" King, JR., President of the Florida Educator who provide assistance to Voices of Broward - Issues That Matter," Seminole Tribe and Citrix by giving them Senate District 8. the people in their endeavor to lose highlights the multi culture and industry sponsorship awards at a reception on Bowers continued on with the weight. of Broward County to the Florida legisla- Wednesday night. fact that Senator King is a good man and We are very PROUD of two tors during Broward Days. This was not the only recognition that the future of Florida looks bumpy but sisters: Melissa Tiger—1st place lost The 'Sights and Sounds of given to both the tribe and Citrix. being the person he is Senator King will 25.5 lbs.—and Angela Tiger, 2nd Broward' event helps to get the message Broward Days gives Diamond Level apply his great knowledge and persever- place lost 22.0 lbs. Way to go, Missy out to Tallahassee that ance to the whatever and Angie!!! Broward County is a task lies ahead. Winners at the last Weight great place to work Because King Loss Program ending 2/11/03: and live, support is uses a gavel for his Women Tribal/Community needed by legislators position as Senate – 1) Melissa Tiger 2) Angela Tiger to help expand and President Bowers pre- 3) Rachel Smith generate economic sented King with a Men Tribal/Community – development, and that beaded gavel with the 1) Danny Tommie 2) Charlie Broward is a good initials FSU spelled Cypress place to do business. out across the gavel. Women Non-Tribal On Bowers mentioned Employee – 1) Ofelia Hernandez 2) Wednesday March that a young man 1/2 Lisa Walker 3) Yanet Valdes 19th welcome remarks Seminole 1/2 British Men Non-Tribal Employee where given by worked on the beading – 1) John Osife 2) Abelardo Solano Senator Geller in the of the gavel his name Melissa Tiger and Angela Tiger Art Gallery on the Oliver Wareham. 22nd floor of the Senator King Capitol. This event thanked Bowers and officially started the tribe for their gen- Broward Days activi- erosity. King likened ties held in the Capitol the obstacles the tribe and around the city of faces as almost being Tallahassee. the same that Broward There were County has faced. several issues brought King remarked that to the Capitol by L-R: Tom Gallaher, Charles Hiers, and Steven Bowers. the gavel would be a speakers specializing welcomed addition to in their field for legis- his awards of recogni- lators to listen too. Some areas of interest recipients benefits such as a "Private tion. were how to improve health care, educa- Luncheon with Legislative Delegation It can be said that the Seminole tion, the environment, technology, and the Members," and "Company name and logo Tribe of Florida continues to put a posi- economy have greatly improved the lives included in the program book." tive view on its involvement in supporting of Floridians. There are more benefits given and building a strong community within The Seminole Tribe's involve- Diamond Level recipients they are also the city the Hollywood Reservation ment not only stems from the fact that the mentioned time and again at the various resides on. Hollywood Reservation is located in receptions and luncheons held during Being involved with Broward Broward County. The Seminole Tribe Broward Days. In fact the Seminole Tribe Days just goes to show others that the donated over $10,000 to Broward Days, hosted one luncheon on Thursday in tribe is looking at other venues in which which earned them the prestigious which Steven Bowers was asked to to help out the surrounding community Governors Diamond Level. address luncheon goers. and its issues by backing up speakers who Now Serving: Chickee Hut Café This donation put the Seminole Bowers spoke about the present approach Tallahassee legislators with con- HOLLYWOOD — The catch of the day specials with our fea- Tribe at the same level of Citrix a time as being an exciting time for the cerns that affect all organizations Broward Seminole Casino of Hollywood is proud tured entrée The Seminole Signature Broward based wireless communications tribe and that the tribe is looking forward Days represents. to the announce the opening of it’s new Prime Rib Dinner, 10 oz. of succulent restaurant, The Chickee Hut Café. The prime rib served with au jus for just Chickee Hut Café is located in the cen- $6.95 available daily. Add unlimited ter of the casino action, it’s own oasis in trips to our salad bar, chef’s choice Brighton Career Day a sea of action and excitement. The dessert and coffee, tea or soda for just Chickee Hut Café is open Monday $3.00 more. Eating healthy? Unlimited By Paula Cassels While in high school, Chavis was Beach and won second place. Chavis through Friday 11am – 4pm for buffet salad bar with a cup of soup is always BRIGHTON — On Mar. 25, enrolled in the Army ROTC for three entered numerous contests throughout the style lunch for $5.95, lunch includes available for just $5.95, top of your Career Day started with 9:30 a.m. early years. years and won many first and second one trip to the salad bar as well as hot meal with one of our mouth watering registration at the Brighton Reservation During his junior year, Chavis place awards, which led to television food stations which change daily (bev- desserts for under $4.00! gym. was promoted to the highest rank of appearances regarding bodybuilding. erage and dessert are not included). Call 954-961-3220 ext 183 for Students were given career sur- Colonel Sargent Major and received a Chavis worked for Bally's Health Dinner is served Monday through reservations and daily specials. Live vey cards for the different businesses to Citizenship Award. and Tennis Corporation, where he worked Friday from 5pm – 11pm. Dinner is ala music Monday through Thursday 6:30- sign at the Job Fair. Once the card was In his senior year, he was pro- his way up to Divisional Manager of a carte with daily specials, pasta and 10:30pm completed, the stu- 70,000 sq. ft. health dents turned their club. Chavis left cards in for a free T- Bally to pursue a Seminole Tribune Photo Shootout shirt and a ticket for dream of becoming a door prizes. professional wrestler McGruff the in the World Deadline April 18, 2003 crime dog was there, Wrestling Federation. shaking hands and Chavis Categories: passing out crime attended Larry Seminole Adults, Seminole Children, Seminole Sports, prevention brochures, Sharpe's wrestling coloring books and school, "The Monster Wildlife/Nature. crayons. Factory," where he Seminole worked hard for three Tribal Members only. Health Educator months, plus over- Barbara Boling time. demonstrated a parent Chavis’ first awareness alcohol professional match test for the attendees. was on January Volunteer 13,1990 against Joe Betty Billie put on Thunderstorm, which the specially-designed he won. pair of alcohol glass- After his es, which impaired WWF debut Chavis her vision. Then, she took the name tried to walk around "Tatanka" and vowed three chairs and pick to be an inspiration up a box on the floor. for all Native Without taking a Americans. drink, Betty now Tatanka's knows what it likes to career took off, he Submit photos to Seminole Communications at the Hollywood walk around under was featured in main Seminole Headquarters, 6300 Stirling Road Suite 235. For more the influence of alco- Paula Cassels event matches against hol. Brighton Seminole Princess Ehricka Osceola and McGruff the Crime Dog. top names like Razor information, please call the Tribune office at (954) 967-3416. The Ramon, the Brighton Fire Rescue Undertaker, X Pac, were on hand to talk to students about moted to the highest rank of Colonel and and Superstar Chief Jay Strongbow to becoming a firefighter and showed the received an automatic scholarship to West name a few. students how the fire rescue equipment is Point Academy. Tatanka holds the longest win- The Seminole Tribune used. In high school, Chavis was ning streak in the WWF, two years with- The following deadlines Editor-in-Chief: Guest speaker Chris (Tatanka) involved in indoor /outdoor track and the out a defeat. He was voted top 10 in the Virginia Mitchell Chavis, a Lumbee Native American from wrestling team that won the state champi- Most Popular and Most Hated Wrestler apply to all submissions for inclusion into the Tribune: Editor: Pembroke, NC talked to the students onship in 1976. category. Elrod Bowers about his life success story. Chavis attended James Madison Currently, Tatanka holds titles to Issue: May 2, 2003 Designers: Chavis graduated from Bethel University in Virginia and played college seven different Wrestling organizations Stephen Galla, Melissa Sherman High School with honors in Hampton, VA football for three years. worldwide. The most prestigious title is Deadline: April 18, 2003 • Reporters: and was elected in Who's Who Among Chavis entered his first body- the International World Heavyweight Alexandra Frank, Paula Cassels American High School Students. building contest in 1982, Mr. Virginia Championship Title. Issue: May 23, 2003 Deadline: May 14, 2003 Archivist: • Ernie Tiger Issue: June 13, 2003 Contributors: Letters & E-mail Deadline: May 30, 2003 Lucy Evanicki, Emma Johns 6300 Stirling Rd. Hollywood. FL 33024 • [email protected] • Bob Kippenberger, Nery Mejicano, Robin Osceola, Gary Padgett Editor: tact to set up a tour of a school, or a per- just how old this basket might be and do Issue: July 4, 2003 Hello, my name is Kim formance for a school to make a cultural they still make them like this. I would Deadline: June 20, 2003 Cournoyer. I am a Native American Band and musical connection with? appreciate any information on this won- • The Seminole Tribune Teacher from the Standing Rock Sioux My school phone number is derful basket. Issue: July 25, 2003 is a member of the Native American Tribe in Fort Yates, North Dakota. This is (701) 854-3461. My home phone number Thank you. Deadline: July 11, 2003 Journalists Association, the Florida Press my 4th year teaching here. My first year is (701) 854 –3608. Our school address is: Lori Hrdina Club and the Associated Press. Letters/e- here we started out our program with 14 Box 377, Fort Yates, ND 58538 [email protected] mails to the Editor must be signed and students in band. I now have over 100 [email protected] may be edited for publication. participating in grades 7-12. Editor: Subscription rate is $30 per year by mail. Recently we have been raising Editor: Thank you! Your website was Make checks payable to The Seminole money to travel. My students would like Hello my name is Lori and I am very helpful! My fourth grade daughter Tribune, 6300 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, to see Disney World, but they are also trying to find out about a basket that I picked Seminole Indians FL 33024. Phone: (954) 967-3416. Fax: interested in touring a reservation school have. My mother give it to me, I have had for her Native American report. (954) 967-3482. and perhaps performing for a student this basket for a long time. Everything was presented in an easy to Or subscribe on the Internet at body that would still be in session during It was made on the Seminole understand format. www.seminoletribe.com the second week of June. reservation in Brighton, Florida in 1959. The next time we visit Florida © Seminole Tribe of Florida Our music program involves It has the doll head on top of it but is she wants to come visit your village! contemporary vocal and instrumental small and round shape but flat on the bot- Thank you for the chance to Postmaster: solos, an 8th grade guitar group and an tom. learn of your culture and lives. Send Address Changes to 8th grade - 12th grade concert band. We It is still in good shape and Sincerely, The Seminole Tribune, are putting a concert means the world to me nothing in my Cathy 6300 Stirling Rd., together that would be approximately one house material wise means so much to me [email protected] Hollywood, FL 33024. hour long. Do you know who I could con- as this little basket. I was just wondering The Seminole Tribune 3 April 11, 2003 Community News B.C. Seniors Birthday Luncheon By Paula Cassels sugar whipped cream topping for everyone to enjoy. BIG CYPRESS — On Mar. 19, the Big After lunch, the seniors played a few games Cypress Hot Meals held a birthday luncheon for sen- of Bingo. The winners were Ruby Osceola, Tommy iors born in March: Billie John, Edna McDuffie, Billie, Nellie Bain. Mary Waggerby, Mable Frank, Nellie Bain. Cecilia Solano said the seniors have been Kicking off the birthday party was Jonah very busy painting ceramic figures, many of which Cypress, who entertained the seniors with gospel and were entered in the Clewiston Fair this year. A lot of folk music. the seniors won a prize and first or second place rib- Jonah was a virtual one-man band, tapping bons. the tambourine on the floor and playing an electric box guitar while alter- nately singing " Praises the Lord" "I saw the Light" or playing the har- monica. Jonah said he enjoys donating his time entertaining folks on the Big Cypress reservation. Alexandra Frank Later, Joe Jr. Billie accom- Ingraham Billie is the "Fresh Catch of the Day." panied Jonah on electric guitar. Joe Billie said that he and Jonah have been playing musical events around B.C. for the last B.C. Seniors Visit Outdoor World three years. During the party, DANIA — Seven seniors from the Big The next stop was the IGFA Fishing Hall of Lydia Cypress and Louise Cypress reservation paid a visit to Bass Pro Shops Fame Museum. Here, the seniors enjoyed a 20- Osceola, two new seniors, and the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum. minute film entitled, Journeys. They also had a were honored with The Bass Pro Shops was the first stop for chance to visit interactive rooms featuring fish facts, plaques and welcomed the seniors, and it was chance for them to look over rod and reel equipment, etc. into the Hot Meals and items at the outdoor sports superstore. Everything for A last stop at the souvenir shop, and the visit senior center. the hunter, fisherman, and camper can be found in was complete. It is great that our seniors have the Everyone sang the superstore. chance to explore new places off the reservation. All Paula Cassels After a 1 1/2-hour visit, the seniors were in all, the day was fun and well-spent with friends. Happy Birthday to the Nellie Bain painting her Easter centerpeice. new seniors, and had a treated to lunch at the Islamorada Fish Company great lunch of steak tacos, restaurant, which is connected to the Bass Pro Shops. yellow rice and squash. Later that afternoon, the seniors were busy The Hot Meals cooks made chocolate and painting ceramic table centerpieces for the upcoming vanilla birthday cakes with sugar substitute and low Easter holiday. New Patrol Officer Gary Negrinelli By Paula Cassels classes. Seminole Seniors Tour Coca Cola Company IMMOKALEE — On Officer Negrinelli received Feb. 10, Officer Gary Negrinelli his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal By Paula Cassels Company is very excited about some new ideas they started working for the Immokalee Justice from Ferris State University HOLLYWOOD — On Mar. 26, the have presented to the public. Seminole Law Enforcement in Michigan. Brighton and Big Cypress Seminole seniors got up at Turner offered the senior group a sample Department as a Patrol Officer. His Officer Negrinelli is origi- 6:00 a.m. to catch the bus headed for the Coca-Cola taste of their newest flavor, Vanilla Diet Coke, or any duties are to patrol the Immokalee nally from Michigan, but has lived plant in Hollywood. other flavors they wanted to try. The seniors were reservation and the Immokalee in Ft. Myers for almost nine years. Senior citizens arrived at around 9:30 a.m., also shown Coke’s latest design package: the Fridge Casino. He enjoys working with where they were greeted by the Branch Manager pack, an easy to store container that holds 24 cans of Officer Negrinelli started his fellow employees in Immokalee coke. training for his career at the and getting to know the people in Turner introduced his associate, Michigan Law Enforcement the community. Leroy Roll, who presented an 8-10 minute Academy, then attended the When Officer Negrinelli video that talked about the Coca-Cola Correctional Officer Academy at isn't patrolling the Immokalee reser- Company and then a brief presentation of Avon Park. vation, he likes to putt around on the plant's bottling production. He later attended the the golf course and relax on the Roll explained the bottling pro- Probation Officers Academy in weightlifting bench. curer to the seniors, he said their Tampa, Law Enforcement in Ft. Myers, and several We are glad to have you aboard, Officer machines produce 1,000 20 oz. bottles of Florida Department Law Enforcement incentive Gary Negrinelli. coke per minute. They have a process called cold fill, in which the Coca-Cola formula is chilled to 32 degree to keep the drink from foaming up. Seminoles Celebrate Mardi Gras The Coca-Cola Company also bottles other products, such as water and By Paula Cassels juice, as well. HOLLYWOOD — The 6th Annual Mardi The Company employs 220 peo- Gras Fiesta Tropicale, a three-day New Orleans ple, and runs two shifts that produces 65 style music and food festival that featured educa- to 70 thousand cases of soda a night. By tional and cultural events was held at downtown the end of the year, the company will have Young Circle Park. produced 45 million cases of soda. The culture event featured William Paula Cassels Roll asked the seniors Coca-Cola Cypress and friends, who demonstrated the Seniors were welcomed by the Coca-Cola Company. trivia questions and gave out prizes. Dan Northern and Southern Indian traditional dances, as Bowers won a Harry Potter tote bag and well as the Fancy Shawl Dance, Jingle Dress Dance Louise Billie won a Harry Potter Train set. and Men's Fancy Dance. The seniors ended the tour with a William Cypress also played soft flute Sheldon Turner and other associates of the Coca-Cola walk through the plant and watched the coke bottles music to the attendee. A self-taught musician, plant. being filled, capped and packaged. Everyone enjoyed Cypress said he learned to play the flute and drums Turner gave the seniors goody-bags, which the tour and had a great time. by going to Pow Wows. contained a Coca-Cola bottle opener; hand-held cal- Special thanks to Branch Manager Sheldon On the Seminole Heritage Stage, Ray culator, a T-shirt and Coca-Cola soft drinks. Turner, Leroy Roll and associates of the Coca-Cola Becerra of the Billie Swamp Safari gave a Birds of Turner told the seniors that the Coca-Cola Company of Hollywood for the excellent tour. Prey demonstration for the Mardi Gras attendees. Accompanying Becerra was one of his favorite birds, Sable. A red tail hawk, Sable is just one of twenty birds that lives on the 2,200 acres of Everglades at the Billie Swamp Safari. Seminoles Visit FIU Powwow Becerra was unable to demonstrate the red tail hawk in flight because of the weather condi- By Paula Cassels At the office of International Studies, stu- tions, the gusty winds and the noise of the Mardi MIAMI — On Mar. 12, the Native dents can apply to study abroad in over 80 countries. Gras fiesta. Normally, he would release the hawk American Society at Florida International University If a student is interested they can pay FIU's tuition, to pick up a rabbit lure to show the hawk's speed invited Seminole students and parents to visit the housing fees and study in another country for a and hunting skills. Intertribal Celebration Powwow and tour the FIU semester. Becerra invited the audience to see the Park Campus. Campus tours are available every day of the Birds of Prey demonstration at the Billie Swamp Before the Intertribal Celebration Powwow, week and the first Saturday of the month, to sign up Safari. a group of Seminole high school graduates from the for a tour go to www.fiu.edu/~admiss/visitus. Later that evening, the Billie Swamp Hollywood Reservation toured the campus. After the tour, everyone enjoyed the Safari used one of their swamp buggies for a float The Seminole students asked the FIU Intertribal Celebration Powwow, which featured train the Mardi Gras parade. Donald Sterts and Mark recruiter about admission requirements, financial aid, ditional dancing and singing. Blansed, employees of Billie Swamp Safari, drove cost, application fees, and requesting official tran- Special appreciation to Head Man Charles the swamp buggy down Harrison Street and threw Paula Cassels scripts and test scores. Jacobs, Head Lady Katrina Big Mountain, MC Little toy alligators, snakes and Mardi Gras-style beaded Donald Sterts and Mark Blansed threw Mardi Gras Currently, FIU has two campuses: Deer Big Mountain, Arena Director Dennis necklaces into the crowd. beads to the crowd. University Park in western Miami-Dade County and Wiedman, Host Drum Red Buffalo, the Biscayne Bay Campus in northeast Miami-Dade Special guests at the Powwow were Susan County. Logan (storyteller) and Tommy Wildcat (Nammy The University has more than 330 programs 2002 flutist of the year). that award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The festivities were sponsored by The University offers apartment-style housing for Multicultural Programs and Service, Intercultural students at both campuses. Dance and Music Institute, Native American Society FIU tour guide Ryan Grabigel showed the at FIU, and Religious Studies Department at FIU. students important building and shared information that would help them if they decided to attend FIU. The University has a healthcare and wellness center for students who need to visit a physician or nurse while on campus. The center is open five days a week during normal business hours. Doctor visits are included in the tuition; the only thing a student would have to pay for is prescrip- tions and lab fees. FIU also has a 24-hour public safety police station on campus. If a student needs to go somewhere at night, they can call public safety and the police will pick them up and take them any- Paula Cassels where they want to go. L-R: Ryan Grabigel, Mercedes Osceola, Sally K. Osceola, Samson Tiger, Marnie Billie. The Seminole Tribune 4 April 11, 2003

site." most inhospitable places on the face of this planet: and unwavering support for the memorial the Krewe Memorial "They have seen the long-range picture they the Everglades. of Fort Brooke envisioned. Continued from page 1 have seen what the site could mean for the people of They fought the alligators and the mosqui- Mr. Humphreys said that one of the most Tampa and are able to use the site to look at the past, toes, and they learned to live in the environment. important and influential contributors to their effort Liaison. Also given recognition was Franklin Keel, the present and the future." They fought the US government, who, for the second was Dr. Wickman, who had a profound impact in Eastern Area Supervisor of the BIA. Dr. Wickman mentioned seeing a family at time in 1858 grew tired of fighting a war that it helping the project become a reality. Dr. Covington, from the University of the park that morning playing on the equipment. She patently could not win, gave in. The gratitude of the Krewe of Fort Brooke Tampa, spoke of the historic significance of the Fort pointed out that this is what the park should be used The Seminoles did not die, they survived was at most humble and heartfelt and thanked her Brooke site. The area was signed by a treaty to keep for, as a positive outlet. and they are here today and willingly became part- work, support, participation, and guidance throughout the Indians under control and to keep guns from Cuba As a deportation site, the area played a part ners in a process of putting tribal monies from coming in. in a sad episode in Seminole history. Now it resem- together with the Krewe of Fort Brooke and There really weren't any people living in the bles the modern relationship between the Seminoles the City of Tampa. area at the time, just a few Indian villages, soldiers, and the non-Indians, a peaceful co-existence and a This was done to create the memori- settlers, and Cuban fisherman living of the coast of time of understanding. A time when we can all come al, so that all Tampans would be able to come Tampa. The Seminole Wars began due to friction together as Floridians, and share a future that looks here and know this site for what it was, and between the Seminoles and the settlers. bright and successful for everyone. celebrate a moment when war is no more and A big event stemmed from the Fort Brooke Everyone saw this vision that morning. Dr. we can be friends. site in which the soldiers of the fort went to the Ocala Wickman pointed out the significance of the color Dr. Wickman thanked the Krewe of area and were ambushed by Seminoles in what is guard of the 124th Regiment of the National Guard. Fort Brooke for the idea and Ms. Robin Nigh, now known as the Dade massacre. The fort was an They are a very special unit because they are the old- Public Arts Administrator. She also thanked important site, due to the post being a gateway for the est unit in the Florida National Guard. the City of Tampa and Mayor Greco for put- supplies needed for other army sites. The unit has purposely chosen to carry the ting up the money needed for the project. Dr. Covington said that the Seminoles had name "Seminole Battalion" and came to the Seminole The Krewe had gone a step further fought to stay in Florida and did it well. It is at Fort Tribe to ask permission to use the name. by putting up a "Weeping Wall" which fea- Brooke that they came to an agreement to be left The 124th unit were represented by their tures written accounts of the historical events alone to live in Florida. color guard because they were the first unit to be of Contanchobee Park. Dr Patricia Wickman, director of the called up recently. The Seminole Battalion has Bill Humphreys, chairman of the Department of Anthropology and Genealogy, said already been deployed and is out there fighting. Krewe of Fort Brooke, the original group of that it was the Krewe of Fort Brooke that had the idea Fighting just exactly as the warriors of the individuals who came up with the concept the to create a historically significant site. Seminole Tribe have fought for the centuries that they initial vision for the park. Humphreys thanked The idea, shared by so many individuals, is a have occupied Florida, and that is a very special feel- the individuals who helped the vision became special one for the City of Tampa. The piece of land ing. This was the first time in over 160 years that reality. on which the park is located on has a tremendous sig- white soldiers and Indian soldiers have marched It took three years to realize the orig- nificance to the indigenous people of Florida to the together in peace in Florida, which made the ceremo- inal idea to ask the city to dedicate the park to ny special and unique. the history of Fort Brooke. The idea was Dr. Wickman also offered by Mr. Dick Curchen and Mr. Todd pointed out that the Bray, founders of the Krewe of Fort Brooke. Second Artillery Company The design the memorial evolved as B Color Guard was wear- the foundation uncovered the incredibly rich ing the wool Kersey uni- history of Fort Brooke between 1824 and forms of the Second 1858, a period that witnessed the drama of the Seminole War period. Fort ongoing tragedy of the Seminole Indian Wars. Brooke was the southern In addition another influence on the anchor of the US Army's design of the memorial was the unique and offensive line in the state farsighted building mode used by Colonel of Florida. George Mercer Brooke, who harmoniously The Indians lived combined the natural beauty of the landscape Alexandra Frank in the area for centuries into the construction of the fort. A map shows the area for Contanchobee Park a.k.a. Fort before the European inva- With this in mind, the vision was to Brooke. sion. The intrusion of the commemorate the historical significance of soldiers and the creation of those tumultuous times. In doing so, it was of the fort were an ominous the utmost importance to recognize and respect the the long odyssey. event for those peoples. It Americans and the Seminoles equally in the history The Krewe of Fort Brooke felt very fortu- became even more so dur- of Fort Brooke. nate to have received the support and endorsement of ing the war years, as they To their knowledge this is the first time that their vision from the Tribal Council and the Seminole were captured and sent an American city has paid tribute to combatants to Tribe of Florida. Also given thanks were Mayor out. both sides of a major conflict with equal dignity and Greco and the City of Tampa whose mutual support The Seminoles honor. brought about the reality of the park. who were sent out paid The design of the memorial incorporates a Thanks were also given to the members of with their lives, families, great deal of symbolism: the primary material is Tampa City Council, the staff of the City of Tampa Alexandra Frank homes, marriages, culture, native Florida coquina and limestone both naturally responsible for the construction of the memorial and The 124th Regiment of the National Guard stands next to the Seminole Color language, hair, dress, with white in color and symbolic of peace. its beautiful setting. Mr. Humphreys sent out his every single solitary thing The wall’s capstone is symbolic of the struc- heartfelt thanks on behalf of the Krewe of Fort Guard. that was precious to them. ture of the Fort. The water flowing gently down the Brooke. They paid the ulti- face of the memorial symbolizes tears and healing. Franklin Templeton Investments received mate price when they were The edges of the memorial gently arise from the earth thanks for their generous support, as were the other State of Florida and to the development of the State taken and put on ships and never come back here and and return back to the earth to signify the circle of members of the group of the Fort Brooke foundation of Florida. see their homes. That's why when you look at the life. who worked especially hard to bring the project to Dr. Wickman used the Miami Circle situa- state of Oklahoma you find a Seminole Nation there Collaboration Inc., was given thanks for cre- fruition. tion as an example of how certain cities choose and a Seminole Tribe in Florida. ating the strikingly elegant design for the memorial. This completed the speakers’ segment of the progress and money over cultural history. Dr. The park helped memorialize a people who As the creative journey progressed, the park dedication, the Second Artillery Company B Wickman said that "it is especially exciting that fought so determinedly that they were willing to live Krewe of Fort Brooke received excellent advice and Color Guard gave a 3-gun salute as onlookers moved Tampa has a Mayor and City Commission who have in the single most inhospitable atmosphere and envi- guidance from a supporter of their vision from Ms. to view the weeping wall and take in the beauty of no trouble whatsoever understanding the value of the ronment in the state of Florida. Arguably, one of the Nigh. A thanks was given to Ms. Nigh for the early Contanchobee Park. “Mr. Happy” Leads Training Seminar BIG CYPRESS — Ever wonder what to do because they are what the course is all about. when you are in charge of a group of children, Everyone had a fun time learning the games besides screaming and running away? Have you ever and the fundamentals of conducting those games. It’s thought about an encountered with a young person clear that the Seminole youth will benefit from posi- that you felt you could have handled better, or differ- tive tribal employees who enjoy doing their jobs. ently? Under the tutelage of Jim Atkinson, "Mr. Happy", Seminole employees involved in programs aimed at Seminole children learned leadership training skills on March 13 from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Big Cypress Gymnasium. The Brighton, Big Cypress, and Hollywood Recreation Departments sponsored the one-day event. The goal of the seminar was to give Tribal employee the tools to do their job and how to do it well. Atkinson showed the employees how to play games that teach teamwork, cooperation, encouragement, and how to just have fun learning something new. He also shared ideas, such as using positive reinforcement with positive words and actions. The games were learned through active participation of the Alexandra Frank employees and kids who were Jim Atkinson "Mr. Happy" leads tribal employees in an exercise on home on spring break. The kids’ trust. participation was an added bonus, The Seminole Tribune 5 April 11, 2003 Education Attention Tampa Students and Parents! Volunteers Needed for Brighton By Maria del Rio Rumbaitis, Director, Dept. of arrived at the Big Cypress Reservation and, in the Education words of Big Cypress Educational Advisor Lynn A great Department of Education team will Himebauch, "The "Study Zone" is too much of a suc- Pull-Out Program Garden Project be setting up and training tutors to use the "Study cess!" Zone" computerized self-instructional system. This The team from the Education Department, Submitted by Yu Kudo day for planting coonte, elephant ears, and cassava. computer software is a lot of fun and has been a great which will bring the program to Tampa, consists of BRIGHTON — Have you noticed small We are now waiting for The Good Friday, April 18, success in improving student mastery of virtually any Tampa Education Advisor Carol Foret, Big Cypress green sprouts on the ground of education depart- to come for pumpkin planting. kindergarten through pre-college academic subject. Education Advisor Lynn Himebauch, Hollywood ment in Brighton? On this day, there were many people Students using the system at the Hollywood Education Advisor Yolanda Ponce de Leon, and As many of you may know already, chil- behind the scene: Louis Gopher tilled the ground, Educational Facility find this software so much fun Hollywood Librarian Michael Kelly. dren participating in the Pull-Out Program every Alex Johns donated topsoil, Dr. Richard Raid at the that they do not want to leave the computer! Some Additional computers are now being pur- Friday are creating a vegetable garden in the front University of Florida contributed compost and students have remained on the program for over three chased for Tampa and Education Advisor Carol Foret yard of Education Department as a part of math tools. Yvonne Calhoun is making sure that the hours non-stop and have to be forced to leave the will let parents and students know when the system is and science class. plants are getting enough water. Publix and Winn- program so other students could sign-on to the sys- up and running. When the team completes the This is NOT just an ordinary vegetable Dixie supermarkets both donated fish heads and tem. Tampa installation, they will move to Brighton, garden you may imagine? We are re-creating a tra- fish eyeballs to us. The "Study Zone" program has recently Immokalee and possibly to Ft. Pierce as well. ditional Seminole vegetable garden! Several volunteers have come to help chil- The Garden is an oval-shape, size of 15ft dren out so far, and they have been helping chil- x 50ft. The soil preparation was done by mixing dren learn precious life skills and responsibilities. the topsoil and compost into the tilled ground. Now, it is time for you to come out and work with March 7 was the day for planting. children in the vegetable garden! Under the supervision of Martha Jones, We cannot have enough volunteers to children dug a long, narrow hole and buried a line work outside and you don’t need any special skills. of six corns and six beans (three beans on each We appreciate your participation, any time between side) with a fresh fish eyeball on the middle. 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. Please call Yu White sweet potatoes, sugar canes, pota- at (863) 763-5020 for more information. toes were planted on the same day. March 14 was a

Harvard Summer Library News Opportunities for Native Hollywood Reservation American Students! Everybody Wins With “WINS"? Library Cards! For one week in June, at no expense to the student, the Harvard School of Business By Maria del Rio Rumbaitis, Director, Department halls on the American University Tenley Campus, just By Michael Kelly, Librarian Administration will provide stimulating class- of Education one block from the subway system, making access to HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood room teaching and special events for talented The Washington Internships for Native work and other activities very easy. You will receive a Reservation Dorothy Scott Osceola (DSO) college juniors to introduce minority students to Students (WINS) is a great new educational opportu- stipend in addition to free room and board if you are Library has Library cards for all Tribal members. the world of business. nity offered only to Native American students. chosen to participate in this program. The cards contain information about If you are interested in this very valu- The Program offers: Eligibility: The WINS program is open to what the DSO Library has to offer, library hours, able learning experience (or know of a Native Internships: This gives students professional American Indian sophomores, juniors, seniors, and and the direct phone number to my office. American college junior who might be interest- work experience and exposure to the operations of a graduate students enrolled full-time in a college or uni- Stop by the DSO Building and pick one ed), please contact the department of federal agency. These agencies include: The versity. The program admits about 100 students in the up or call me any time with your questions or Education's Higher Education Advisor, Mrs. Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Treasury, Health summer program and 25 students in both the fall and suggestions. Thanks again! Dora Bell, at 954-989-6840, Ext. 1311. The and Human Services, Veteran Affairs, department of spring semesters. Scholastic Book Fair Coming Up! application deadline is April 30, 2003. Energy, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Social Security How to apply: A completed WINS applica- Beginning May 1 through 14, the Administration, Federal Communication Commission, tion form, including a 500 word essay on why you SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR will be held on the National Institute of health and Federal Aviation would like to attend the WINS program, a recommen- 2nd floor at the Dorothy Scott Osceola (DSO) Do you need Spanish tutoring? Administration. Other Departments may be requested dation letter from a professor or administrator at your Library. for internship experience. college or university, a resume detailing your previous This will be the third BOOKFAIR we Attention Students and Parents! At the Seminar Classes: WIN students attend class work experience, and an official copy of your most have had. The first two generated over $7,000.00 request of many Hollywood parents whose chil- twice each week to study important issues specifically recent college transcripts. in sales. dren are taking the Spanish language as a required targeted to Native Community issues. Students receive If you are interested in this program, please In turn, the DSO library has earned academic course in school and are experiencing 6 academic credit hours from the American University contact the Seminole Education Department's Higher over $900.00 in credits, enabling us to shop for difficulties with their studies, the Department of upon successful completion of the summer program Education Advisor, Mrs. Dora Bell, at 954-989-6840, FREE books, CD-ROMS, and more. Your pur- Education will be hiring an after-school Spanish and additional credits if they complete the fall or Extension 1311. chases help us out greatly. We look forward to language teacher. The Education Department will spring programs. Internship students live in residential seeing you in May! send out a notice with the exact date when tutoring will start. Hollywood parents or students, regard- less of grade level, should contact Education Summer Educational Opportunities Director Maria del Rio Rumbaitis as soon as pos- Florida Indian Youth Program Type of program: Academic program tailored to the sible to reserve tutoring time for their Spanish Sponsor: Florida Governor's Council on Indian individual's skill level language students. Maria can be reached at 954- Affairs, Inc. Where to Apply: Email Vicki at clarkson.edu or call 989-6840, ext. 1315. Location: Tallahassee, FL 315-268-3785 Eligibility: High School Students Deadline to apply: April 14, 2003 Date: Program Begins: July 12 through July 26 Type of program: Youth Program, Leadership AICG (American Indian Graduate Center) Academy, and Youth facilitator program College Horizons Where to Apply: Call 800-322-8186 Sponsor: Whitman College, Washington University Location: Walla Walla, WA St Louis, MO AU WINS Washington Internships for Native Date Program Begins: June 14-18, June 28-July 2 Students Type of program: Pre college work shop for Native Sponsor: American University American Students Location: Washington, DC Where to Apply: www.whitneylaughlin.com Eligibility: College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Deadline to apply: June 1, 2003 Graduate students Date Program Begins: Summer: early June to early Association of Native American Physicians August Sponsor: The Association of American Indian Type of program: Professional work experience and Physicians exposure to operations of a federal agency Location: Washington DC Where to Apply: [email protected] Eligibility Ages 16-18 Date Program Begins: June 21-29, 2003 Vision Summer 2003 Program Type of program: Academic enrichment and rein- Sponsor: Clarkson University forcement Location: Box 5512 Clarkson University Potsdam, Where to Apply: [email protected] NY 13699 Deadline to apply: May 14, 2003 Date Program Begins: April 14, 2003 New Study Zone Tutor By Cindy Corriher, Education Advisor, Hollywood difficulty with classes in Spanish. In most schools, The Department of Education would like to Spanish is a required subject. Many students and par- welcome our new Study Zone tutor, Marvalee Fisher- ents have requested from this Department a special Davis. Spanish tutor to help them Ms. Davis comes to the in their Spanish Glasswork. This Hollywood Reservation with much tutor will also be able to tutor stu- enthusiasm and an eagerness to dents in other subjects as well. We help the Seminole students. She is have several qualified and certified a certified math teacher with the applicants who are fluent in State of Florida and enjoys work- Spanish and we will make our ing with students of all ages. decision shortly. Ms. Davis is an expert in The last marking period all levels of mathematics, from the of school is very important. Even very basic elementary math to cal- though FCAT testing is over, it is culus and trigonometry. Not only not a time to neglect schoolwork will she be available to assist you and dream about summer vacation. on the Study Zone tutoring pro- Now is the time to snake sure your gram, but she can also tutor on a grades are at least a C average (2.0 one-to-one basis. GPA), especially if you wish to This time of year is the apply for the Private School perfect time to get some extra Scholarship next year. tutoring for the up-coming end of Your end-of-year report school year finals. She will be card is very important and must available in the DSO library on show your ability to maintain good Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. grades and attendance. We encourage all students to and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. visit the Study Zone and take advantage of all the This Department is also in the process of help available in order for you to do well through the hiring another tutor to assist students who are having end of the school year. Conversations on Higher Education By Dora Bell presented the A.A. and A.S. programs. There were 12 HOLLYWOOD — Mr. David Motlow, participants from all reservations who discussed their Commission Officer Manager visited the Education educational goals. Jennifer Billie Chadwick who will Department to present his application for a Higher be attending The Fort Lauderdale Art Institute in the Education Grant to attend college in the summer. near future was also present. Motlow requested that the Education The spirited meeting ended with Motlow's Department organize a workshop discussion on the sage advice to the workshop participants about prepa- benefits of higher education for tribal employees who ration for their future and the future of the Tribe. work under his supervision at the casino. In essence, his counsel was that each tribal The workshop, which took place at the con- member must decide to play an active role in conference room in the main office on Friday, March 28, tributing to the improvement and preservation of the emphasized higher education in the context of per- Tribe. He urged each member not to sit on the bench, sonal development to better serve the Seminole Tribe but rather to get more education and to work hard to of Florida. contribute to his/her community. Oona Davis, Academic Advisor from BCC The Seminole Tribune 6 April 11, 2003 Howard Tiger Memorial Youth March Madness Invitational Shootout By Paula Cassels the score of 54-40. Basketball Tournament HOLLYWOOD — On Mar. 6-8, the March Madness Shootout- 1) Push Rods By Paula Cassels rebounds and take the lead in the first game 20-16 Seminole Hollywood Recreation hosted the March 2) Too Legit 3) Canes HOLLYWOOD — On Mar.14-5, over the Panthers. Madness Basketball tournament Shootout. Also competing: Pearson's, Redds, J&N Hollywood Recreation hosted the 36th Annual In the playoff game, the Seminole Panthers The invitational shootout was a hospitality Detailing, D.D.B., D-Unit, Hollywood Recreation, Howard Tiger Memorial basketball tournament. made 3-point plays and began to foul the Hollywood tournament extended to other community basketball 64th City Blues, Pompano, Unforgiven. The event featured the Men's 39 and over, Seminoles. players. co-ed 10 and under, co-ed 13 and under, 17 and under The Hollywood Seminoles’ strong defense The competition was a struggle girls, 17 and under boys divisions kept the ball away from Seminole Panthers, and the to stay in the winners' bracket. When a In the senior Men's division, the final game score was tied throughout much of the first half. team lost their first game and moved to The game started getting the loser bracket, it was tough because intense, as the two teams seem evenly some felt it was over and forfeited their matched. next game. In the last few seconds of the Not the Canes, who lost their fourth quarter, Ariah (Chili) Osceola first game. They bounced back Saturday drained a shot at the buzzer, tying the morning, as they beat the socks off the game16-16 and forcing the game into next three teams in the loser bracket. overtime. The Canes showed good team- During overtime, the work and passing techniques against Seminole Panthers claimed victory Too Legit, but they found it hard to over Hollywood Seminoles 19-16. score. Too Legit made a lot of 3 point In the co-ed 13 and under plays, but had trouble making their foul division, the Hollywood Seminoles shots. against Big Cypress matchup was the The Canes wore themselves out funniest of the tournament. The trying to put points on the board, and Hollywood Seminoles displayed some the game ended Canes 33, Too Legit 44. super-slick moves as one player left This year champions were the his shoe at the end of the court. Clewiston Push Rods, who showed no At one point in the game, the major weakness in their game against 1st place winners Clewiston Push-Rods. two teams were bouncing the ball off Too Legit. Clewiston Push Rods won by their heads as they ran down the court. Hollywood Seminoles stayed in the lead for a win over Big Cypress, 22-14. 23rd Annual Seminole Recreation 1st place winners Hollywood Seminoles 13 and under. In the 17 and under girls divisions, Hollywood Seminoles won the first game 9-5 over Big Cypress and Fishing Tournament Hollywood Seminoles won the second By Ernie Tiger "My Uncle Sammy was using a bait totally pitted the Hollywood Legends against the Cherokee game against Big Cypress 24-10 and a no show for BIG CYPRESS — On Mar. 21, freshwater different from what I was using, which caught most Old Timers from North Carolina. the team play off game. anglers from reservations stretching across the state of the fish. When I changed it up we finished off our In the first half of the game, Hollywood Congratulations to the participants as every- of Florida met at the L-28 Interceptor Canal to take five fish limit for the day. I think we will fish the Legend's Cavin Osceola made two-point plays scor- one received T-shirts, windbreakers and sports towels. their chances at netting a possible first place. same area just both using the same technique to catch ing the first points putting Hollywood in the lead. Finals list: This tournament was Moke Osceola’s quick passing technique and Men's Division- Cherokee Old Timers 62, the first in what will be a series Bo Young’s three-point plays held the lead. Hollywood Legends 42 of three tournaments to decide In the second half of the game, Hollywood 10 and Under- Seminole Panthers 19, the Top Angler Team. The points Legends began to lose their edge, missing shots and Hollywood Seminoles 16 will be accumulated from each rebounds and getting into foul trouble. 13 and Under- Hollywood Seminoles 22, Big tournament; five fish are The Cherokee Old Timers turned the game Cypress 14 weighed in at the end of each around, making three-point plays and slick passing 17 and Under Girls- Hollywood Seminoles tournament. moves, took the lead, and won the Men's division 62- 24, Big Cypress 10 The total points will 42. Last score two out of two carry onto the next tournament, In the co-ed 10 and under division, the 17 and Under Boys- No Game until the third tournament, where Hollywood Seminoles, struggling against the fast they will totaled for a final score. paced Hollywood Panthers, managed to get some Tribal members, tribal employees, and Native Americans from federally recognized tribes were invited to this 36th Annual Howard Tiger Memorial year’s recreational tournament. The anglers battled through heavy afternoon rains Basketball Tournament and blistering heat in pursuit at By Alexandra Frank The Reds and the Hurricanes faced off in the the cash payouts and heavy HOLLYWOOD — From March 21st-22nd championship game with winning on their mind. This weigh-ins that this tournament Seminole, non-Seminole, and non-native basketball became apparent as the two teams got off to an usually generates. players gathered at the Hollywood Reservation to try intense start from the beginning. 22 boats entered this L-R: Ken Bonawitz, Chris Osceola, Rusty Tiger, Sammy Nelson, and win the coveted title as champions of the 36th Both teams proved to be challenging on the years 23rd Annual fishing tour- Mark Bonawitz. Annual Howard Tiger Memorial Basketball court. As the two teams played through the champi- nament. There was enough Tournament. onship game it soon became a 'look at who can do money added to keep lines in the This year the Blue Devils a women's team what with ball' contest. Some players did awkward 3- water at all times for a possible Big Fish Catch. our limit quicker so we can work towards first and made up of players from Trail were the team to watch point shots while others did slam-dunks. At this year's tourney, a Sonny DiCarlo Big Fish catches earlier in the tournament." out for. It has been the Lady Seminoles a team that Both teams were entertaining to watch and Memorial Big Fish Trophy was given in remem- Naha Jumper and Happy Jumper netted in has won several titles for the brance of the top trophy-winning fisherman, who the third place position with a total weight of the day past few tournaments who has dominated the Tournament trail during his time. at 10 lbs., 5 oz. won first place consecutively. An early start kicked off the tournament at The April 12 tournament will follow the The Blue Devils did safe daylight and a large number of anglers zoomed same regulations as the last tournament, which in prove to be a formidable team off to the western canal system. There, water clarity addition will include big cash payouts for critter fish, to face off with. However they and wind conditions favored better fishing through- which includes garfish, mudfish, catfish, oscar, carp did lack in 3-point shooters out the day for anglers who chose those waters. and shad. and their offense skills need to Conditions on the usually productive water Special Guest and Professional Freshwater be a little stronger. The Blue system that runs North and south past the spillway Fisherman Marty Killer will also be invited to the Devils defeated teams like did not produce much, if anything at all, for teams tournament. Miccosukee Women and who managed to land a few acceptable tournament Anglers who manage to outfish the Bass Hollywood by 1-point. The fish in these waters. Master Top 150 and Wal-Mart FLW qualifier will be story was a little different Conditions from what could be seen on the awarded monies to-be-announced for each pound when the Blue Devils faced northern canal system appeared to be cloudier than they get over the Bassmaster. For more information, off with the Lady Seminoles. the almost crystal waters that flowed on the western contact Hollywood Recreation at (954) 989-9457. The two teams both canal system stretching from the spillway to the Tournament Results started off scoring a little northern/southern canals. 1) Ken Bonawitz/Mark Bonawitz Total 12'7'' Big slow. Soon both teams began "We just fell into a pattern that used a tech- Bass 3'10'' 2) Chris Osceola/Sam Nelson TW-10'6 to find their groove and the nique that I don't think anyone was using. We caught BB-3'12'' 3) Naha Jumper/Happy Jumper TW-10'5'' court soon became a battle- more quantity of fish than any sizeable fish. Next BB-3'5' 4) Samantha Rhyme/Mike Woodham TW- field. Lady Seminoles likes to tournament I plan on changing it up a little but same 9'6'' BB-3'1'' 5) Don Michael/Darrell Phillips TW- dominate the game by using technique," said Ken Bonawitz, who took first place 9'10'' BB-3'5’’ 6) Milo Osceola/Bronson Hill TW- strong defensive skills. This in the tournament with brother Mark Bonawitz at 12 8'88'' BB-2'10'' 7) Mike Tiger/Moses Jumper TW- soon became apparent as the Alexandra Frank lbs., 7 oz. 7'12'' BB-1'7'' 8) Amos Tiger/Eric Johns TW- Blue Devils fell further back Lady Seminoles were the Howard Tiger Tournament champions. Sam Nelson and Chris Osceola, who took a 7'2''BB-1'14'' 9) Cicero Osceola/Josh Jumper TW- in their scores. respectable second place in the tournament, also 7'4'' BB-2'9'' 10) Philmon Bowers/Miguel Cantu The winner of the found what the finicky bass were up to that day. TW-6'6'' BB-3'10'' 11) Ted Nelson/Hank Nelson 36th Annual Howard Tiger Memorial Basketball kept people on the edge of their seats. But as all good Sammy Nelson netted the Big Trophy Fish of the TW-5'14'' BB-11'' 12) Alan Ulrici/Jason Ulrici TW- Tournament women's division is the Lady Seminoles. things go they must come to an end and the tourna- Tournament, which weighed in at 3 lbs., 12 oz., tak- 5'5'' BB-1'7'' 13) Bello Solano/Jesus Sanchez TW- The Reds were a team mixed with veteran ment was no exception. ing their total weight up to 10 lbs., 6 oz. in the stand- 5'4'' BB-10'' 14) Fred Phillips/Tom Koenes TW-5'2'' players and up and coming talent, the team proved to The Hurricanes once again captured the title ings. BB-5'' 15) Tate Osceola/Remus Griffin TW-4'8'' BB- be hard to defeat as they battled their way through the as champions of the 36th Annual Howard Tiger Fighting through heavy afternoon rains, 3'3'' 16) Jason Dicarlo/John Fertig TW4'4'' BB-2'11'' loser's bracket. The Reds had lost a previous game to Memorial Basketball Tournament. Congratulations to many anglers found shelter near the L-28 interceptor 17) Christopher Joe TW-3'8'' 18) Charlie the Hurricanes earlier in the day. This did not stop the Hurricanes and the Lady Seminoles for their win during the downpour, which halted fishing for only Cypress/Ricky Doctor TW-2'15'' BB-1'12'' 19) them from climbing back up out of the losers bracket and good luck to the rest of the teams on future tour- about an hour. Salaw Hummingbird/Noah Jim TW-1'9'' 20) Mike by any means naments. "Fishing was slow before the rains after the Schambers/Terry Yates TW-1'4'' BB-0'3'' 21) Chucky cool down we found a stretch of water were we Osceola TW1'1''. caught most of our fish," said Osceola. Sunshine State Games Meeting TAMPA — It’s time to get serious now! it will be time to compete. There are only two and a half months until the If there are any questions or information, Florida Summer Sunshine State Games. please feel free to call your local recreation depart- That was the battle cry during the meeting ment. held in Tampa by the NAIG Here is a list of the team council on April 1 and 2. The Florida committee so that you can meeting was for the heads of all see who you need to get a hold the different sports to identify of. and locate the venues for each Chef de Mission- Michele event. Thomas There was also a trip to Archery- Steve Young, Joel M. the Tampa convention center, the Frank, Sr., John Waterhouse, headquarters of the games, as Marlene Smith well as some of the events. Baseball- Joe Collins, Rhonda The Sunshine State Rodriguez, Games are an annual event held Basketball- Harry Kennedy Jr, to showcase and recognize Eddie Redd, Rhonda Rodriguez, Florida’s best athletes. The city Arine Gore Osceola changes yearly, but the prestige Boxing- Jimmy Osceola does not. Golf- Jeremy Harrison To the NAIG council, Swimming- Kristen Duda the games are just a stepping Tae Kwon do- Mingo & Linda stone for the ultimate prize: the Jones North American Indigenous Track and Field- Bo Young, Games in Buffalo in 2005. It is a Kenny Bayon great catapult for all of our ath- Volleyball- Diane Smith, Marlene letes to compete in the state. Smith Led by the Chef de Mission Michele Wrestling- Kenny Bayon, Keith Simmons Thomas, the council was getting a heads up on the Other very important members of the council are area and nuances. With so much paper work, and Rita Gopher, Maria Billie, Barbara Billie, George other things to do as well, by the time anyone knows, Grasshopper, and Stan Frischman The Seminole Tribune 11 April 11, 2003 Health Corner v Chaneegé enchogé v Cvfeknetv onakv Exercise Efficiency Weight Loss Contest Winner: Chris Osceola By Kenny Bayon, C.FT cles to do all the work. By Kenny Bayon dedication. Do a light warm-up and stretch. Efficiency and Productivity. *Instead of taking chatter breaks between As the annual New Year’s Weight Loss Then, we would proceed to the weight room They are the mantras of modern society. sets -- which can allow the body to cool down and Contest came to an end on March 24, it was actually a where he would do about an hour a day. Mixing up Maintaining a balanced lifestyle in this nonstop the heart rate to drop -- keep moving by jumping new beginning for many body parts and keeping the work- Seminole tribal members – a out crisp and fresh, he trained world requires making the most of every day, every rope, shadow boxing, jogging in place or doing Here are the results of the 2003 hour, every minute. Setting priorities, planning and jumping jacks or abdominal exercises. beginning of healthful lives, that hard everyday. After that he is. New Year’s weight loss contest. would run at least three miles executing. At work, at home, on the road, and in the *Monitor heart rate. Perhaps the most cru- Just for the record, everyone is a gym. cial exercise element to building a lean physique is And no one made more either on the treadmill or take a progress during the 10-week winner. lap around the rez, which is a bit While working out should be a pleasure in keeping the heart rate in the fat-burning zone. First, Tribal Women: 1) Lavonne itself, you’d probably rather play golf or hang with determine your maximum heart rate (220 minus your competition than Chris Osceola, longer. who lost 25.7 pounds. He Kippenberger 2) Iretta Tiger 3) Chris changed his eating family and friends. age). Next, figure out your target heart rate; for opti- Naomi Wilson So we’ve thought up a load of tips to help mal fat-burning efficiency, aim for 65 to 85 percent weighed 214.4 before and 188.7 habits as well. Since we all know after the competition. Tribal Men: 1) Chris Osceola 2) this is the key to not just losing make the most of each precious workout session. of your max heart rate. While exercising, take your Jason Cypress 3) Blake Osceola Ways to perform multiple tasks, increase intensity, pulse for 10 seconds and multiply it by six to see if Osceola actually weight but keeping it off as well. weighed in at 222 at the New Employee Women: 1) Kristen He stopped eating fried foods. focus and, in general, maximize time and effort. you’re in the zone. Duda 2) Karen Norman 3) Follow these suggestions and you’ll never *Train with a partner -- but just one. The Year, which shows how hard he He stopped eating so much late worked. His body fat percentage Amber Gieghtbrock in the day. He really was careful again complain that the gym’s cutting into your tea key is to quickly alternate sets and offer spots (lifting Employee Men: 1) Robert Betz time. assistance), which help the lifter perform beyond dropped as well. He started at on which carbs to eat and when 23.5 and he is now at 17.3. Jr. 2) Bo Young 3) Rafael he eat them as well as slowing Multi-Tasking normal limitations. Both partners should help load Cabrera *Cardiovascular exercise offers the perfect and strip weights to quicken the pace. Remember to The contest came at a down on the sweets. opportunity to knock out multiple activities. While focus on the workout and save the personal gossip perfect time for the 34 year-old. Chris recently took walking on a treadmill or riding a (stationary) bike, for the next round on the greens. It had been three years since he’d trained hard in the some time to answer a few questions. … stair climber or cross trainer, read business docu- *A great duo training exercise is the barbell weight room, and his relatively inactive lifestyle had Kenny Bayon: How would you describe your ments, wrap up quick phone calls, listen to work- curl: Two people face each other and when one can helped him pack on 20 more pounds than he’d ever lifestyle before your decision to change? related tapes, or eat a light snack -- half a nutritional no longer curl the bar he hands it to the partner, who weighed. Chris: I was getting very lazy. I felt like I was worn bar or piece of fruit -- to keep your energy flowing. pumps out as many reps as possible before handing As the competition rolled around, Chris was down all of the time. Before the holiday season I was (Don’t eat anything heavy, however, at least an hour it back. This mega-set continues until each partner highly motivated to improve both his physique and his realizing that I was fat and that I’m only going to get before gym time.) has performed at least three sets to muscle failure. overall health. fatter unless I do something about it. I couldn’t even *Weightlifting and cardio are almost always *Other high-intensity techniques include “I want to start feeling better and be healthi- ride my motorcycle because my fat was all over the separate activities, but they can be done simultane- drop sets, super sets and giant sets. These strategies er, as well as looking better,” he told me shortly place. ously with light dumbbells. While on a treadmill or should not be employed daily, however, as they are before the contest began. “My back was is hurting and bike, perform dumbbell curls, shoulder presses, later- extremely tough and can lead to overtraining. The it isn’t getting better. I feel really out of shape as Kenny: What did you get out of this experience? al raises, front raises and upright rows. key to all these principles is to rest very little (10-15 well.” Chris: (The motivation) to continue to lead a healthy *Train upper- and lower-body muscles in seconds as opposed to a normal 30-60) between sets. He improved his back condition through the lifestyle so that I can be there for my children [Haley one exercise sequence. Again using dumbbells, try Perform these properly, and your muscles will be strength training, stretching and weight loss. Marie and Chris Jr.], as well as my wife, Gina. It also upper-body exercises (listed above) while doing fried. So he took immediate action by starting a 5- feels good knowing that I am improving myself squats, lunges or bench step-ups. For instance, while *A drop set, for example, is bench pressing days-a-week weight training program under my guid- everyday. It doesn’t hurt not to be embarrassed to take holding 10-pound dumbbells in front of you, squat 185 pounds for as many reps as possible, then quick- ance. We would begin at 7:00 a.m., which shows real my shirt off when I go to the beach. down until the thighs are near parallel with the floor; ly lowering the weight to 135 for another full-effort after returning to starting position, curl weights; set. For a super burnout, gut out one final set of 95 Kenny: What has the experience taught repeat the sequence until fatigued. pounds. This strategy works with any exercise. you? Adding Intensity *Super sets involve quickly alternating Chris: It made me adjust and make the *Warm up properly so the workout isn’t between opposing muscle groups. For instance, most of situations. For example, I was interrupted by muscle cramping or tightness: 5-10 pushups (chest) and pull-ups (back); triceps press- never a person that would be an early minutes of cardio, a couple of light lifting sets, and downs and dumbbell curls (biceps); or leg extensions riser. I knew if I was going to change I stretching. After that, attack each set with fury -- the (quadriceps) and leg curls (hamstrings). would have to get up early and do it. Life harder the effort, the faster muscles fatigue and the *Giant sets are back-to-back-to-back exer- is just to busy with work and a family to sooner it’s finished. If training in a cold environ- cises involving the same muscle group. A shoulder take care of. I get up before the sun raises ment, wear warm clothing to break a sweat quickly. giant set, for example, can include lateral raises, mil- to get to the gym so that I have a head *Concentrate on multi-joint exercises -- itary presses and upright rows. start on the day. squats, lunges, leg press, push-ups, pull-ups, presses, Focusing rows, deadlifts -- that stress more than one muscle, *Work out during slow gym hours for easy Kenny: Way to go, Chris. I know you burn loads of calories and get the heart rate cranking. access to equipment. have been working extremely hard and Save isolation exercises -- curls, triceps pressdowns, *Train early in the morning. It sets a foun- sometimes it’s very difficult -- but you calf raises, crunches, etc. -- which are not as strenu- dation of health for the day, and you’ll be finished keep on going. What would you like to ous as the multi-joint variety, for the end of the before the excuses start flying. say to say to all of your fellow tribal workout. *Carry a water bottle to avoid walking to members? *Vary the repetition range based on goals: the fountain between every set. Chris: We all should take a second to Size and strength (5-8 reps); endurance and tone (13 *Play motivational music on headphones to look at ourselves in the mirror and make or more); a little of everything (9-12). Don’t hesitate block out distractions. sure that we are doing everything we can to experiment; not everyone responds similarly to the *Tinker with new equipment, exercises and Kenny Bayon to live a healthier lifestyle. It doesn’t have same stimuli. techniques. There’s no better strategy for maintaining The early morning warriors. to be a drastic change, just a little bit at a *Emphasize the negative phase (when the a rewarding workout program than keeping it fresh time. Encourage all of your loved ones to weight is lowered). Use 3-4 seconds on the descent, and exciting. be active and to stay positive. and pause briefly at the bottom before lifting the — [email protected] weight up. This halts momentum and forces the mus- The Seminole Tribune 12 April 11, 2003 The Seminole Tribune 13 April 11, 2003 Announcements vAhnahhegeh v Nakorkerkecetv Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. April Birthdays Births Happy Birthday Little Tigertail Nicole Marissa Coppedge Presents Betty Mae Jumper Tony Sanchez, III Josiah Alan Jumper Sr. Arlene Juanita Billie Seminole Foreign Animal Henrietta Osceola Henry Joshua Wade Fish Mary Louise Johns Linda Jane Henry Disease Seminar 2003 Rachel Bowers Pigeon James Matthew Tommie Eugene V Bowers Miranda Lynn Motlow May 15, 2003 8:30 – 4:00 p.m. Eddie Shore Levi Pearson Stevens Mabel Osceola Moses Joseph Charles Richardson Big Cypress Reservation Rodeo Arena/Complex Nellie Smith April Mary Billie Mitchell Cypress Atlanta Tracey Johns To provide practical knowledge of the variety of diseases Nancy Shore Marie Cruz Yzaguirre that could pose a potential risk, and how the Local, State, Mary Lucille Morehouse Katherine Louise Billie and Federal agencies are prepared to respond. Grace Osceola Holdiness Kurya Louise Kippenberger Madeline Gopher Tongkeamha Teddy Miles Osceola Conference fee: Free ! Shirley Mae MacLennan Johnny C Tucker, III Lawrence Richard Osceola Bonnie Jay Billie Register today by phone, mail, fax or e-mail, provide Linda Billie Cocoa Javonne Billie name, county of residence and phone number. Roger Smith Damon Leo Pewo, Jr. Maxine Tucker Perez Shaun Daniels Billie Crissie Carter, Conference Coordinator Linda Cypress Cordell D Jumper, Jr. Dan Charlie Osceola, Jr. Heather Lynn Peterson Phone: 863-902-3200 ext. 1240 Cindy Jane Frank Trisha Lola Walker Hyatt Brugh You mean the world to us. We appreciate Fax: 863-902-3215 Ella Frances DeHass Keith Kelly Jumper 8 pounds. 4ozs. 21 inches long. all you do for us. Enjoy your day, you HC 61 Box 46 Clewiston, Fl. 33440 Shane Buck Jackson Tiger Richardson Born: March 12, 2003 deserve the best! Armida Cook Rosemarie Miranda Sanchez Parents: Perrie & Koty Brugh Happy Birthday …… Email: [email protected] Gene Coppedge, Jr. Aralena Lacey Jordan Grandparents: Terry & Connie Whidden (21st) Betsy Franco on 8th Ethel Jean Gopher Jerilynn Tracie Tsosie Grandparent: Ron Brugh (21st) Blake Osceola on 14th Sponsored by: Tony Billie Mary Nichole Johns And he has a big cousin Traver Thomas. (25th) Tony Heard on 21st Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. and Leona Tommie Williams Rubi-Anne Danell Alexander We love you very much! the United States Department of Agriculture. Barbara Anita Butera Cassandra Marie Jimmie Moke, Bronnsun and Lila Adam James Motlow Jenna Marie McDuffie Danny Tommie Catlin Braid Tommie Leoma Smith Simmons Ty Sam Huff Health Department to Implement Vince Ross Motlow Kristen Sharese Billie Gabriel Tommie Brannon Tranee Billie Mosquito Surveillance and Sylvia Lee Marrero Deforest Lamar Carter Christalee Coppedge Jessica Michelle Osceola Control Program Lisa Kimberly Osceola Taylor Ashley Fulton William Edward Johns Wade Christian Micco Submitted by the ling mosquitoes is to stop Roy Struble Jumper Christopher Lane Olivarez Seminole Health Department them before they become fly- Leon Junior Wilcox Amanda April Micco The Seminole Tribe ing adults. The Tribe is taking Leslie Joyce Osceola Maurice Prentis Doctor Of Florida Health Department steps to treat (larvicide) and/or Mike Allen Smith Christian Michael Bowers is finalizing a plan to monitor remove standing water on pub- Wayne Stewart Nelson Tequesta Margaret Tiger and control mosquitoes that lic lands, and needs the public Annette Michelle Jones O’Shaa’Ne Ko’Waa’Te carry the West Nile virus that to help by eliminating standing Martha Jean Jumper Cypress struck Florida last year. The on private property. If mosqui- Bertha Sue Balentine Everett Harjo Youngblood Carlene DiCarlo Mailani Sophia Perez goal is to lower the number of toes can be controlled before Barbara John Jimmie nuisance mosquitoes and they become adults, it will Brian Lee Cypress Acealyn Osceola Youngblood Paula Lynn Bowers Aaron Alvarado Feb. 15, 2003 reduce the risk of disease from minimize the need for the 7 lbs, 4 oz. 19 inches. mosquitoes that carry the spraying of adult flying mos- Eileen Marlo Waggerby Breanna Dee Billie Caroline Marlene Osceola Destiny Robbins Parents: Jessie Jimmie and Donnie virus. quitoes. Boyce The plan will include What can you do to Nichole Lynn Billie Marissa Raine Sanchez Kenny Joe Davis Michelle Ann Jimmie Grandparents: Irene Jimmie and Lupe the Big Cypress, Brighton, help? Osceola Wendy Jimmie Hollywood and Immokalee Remove or empty Arlene Melissa Sanders Lizzie Novalee Buck Cleveland Baker, Jr. Toby Leighann Gopher Great Grandparents: Louise & John Happy Birthday Reservations. Clarke Mosquito standing water from old tires, Billie April 5, 2003 Control (a private company) garbage cans, pails, toys or Jason Gabriel Osceola Braceton Wayne King will be contracted to provide any objects that can hold Olivia Ann Billie Katherine Joyce Bert services in support of the plan water. Lucinda Leslie Billie-Lamb Tarina Jaylene Young A Vision — 2/26/03 which starts April 1, 2003. Clean and unclog rain Jason Lee Billie Sierra Mariah Bowers West Nile Virus cases gutters to keep them draining Shannon Cypress Lahna Katherine Sedotal Joletta Kay Johns Lanie Susannah Sedotal Hello! My name is Rita teeth. She turned really, really old and occur primarily in the late properly. Youngman. I reside in Venus, Fl which is ugly very quickly. summer and early fall. People Change the water in James Tommie Kanika Shaye Walkingstick April Felecia Baker Ozzie Wildcat Holdiness about 45 miles west of Brighton. My Then the cloud quickly trans- are infected from the bite of bird baths every two (2) or mother is Mable Johns Haught. She is formed into a warrior angel. And again all mosquitoes carrying the virus. three (3) days. Mahokin Tiger Kalani Walter Bankston Roy Henry Cypress Daniel Rodriguez, Jr. from Brighton. that was shown was his head. He looked Mosquitoes acquire the virus Report mosquito I want to tell of a vision I was like a cherub but, not a cute one. He was from infected birds. The mos- complaints to the Clark Danielle Janine Jumper Rylee Dyan Osceola Dana Marie Osceola Dalmericka Zaianne King given back in August of 2002. Please very fierce looking and he was still look- quitoes then transmit the virus Mosquito Control hotline at 1- remember that I am a bird clan member ing in the direction of Hollywood, FL. He to people and other animals. 800-443-2034. Randall Anthony Osceola Broden Osceola Hagen Rochelle Jean Osceola Shalynn Alexis Josh and this is what the clouds showed me. was as angry as the Seminole Lady too! Symptoms of the disease usu- What can you do to It was hot that day with just a He looked poised to destroy and ally occur 5-15 days after the protect yourself? Lonnie Canard Buck Mariah Denise Robbins Smith Jason Dewayne Billie Claireese Lanee Avila faint, gentle breeze blowing. My sons and just waiting for the "go ahead." His look bite. Most people have no Continue your every- I were enjoying the hot afternoon swim- was so determined and purposeful. His symptoms or may experience a day activities such as outdoor Georgina Kaye Bert Jalynn Daphne Jones Charlene Baker Morgan Layne King ming in our pool. We have no neighbors eyes were hard and stern just like the slight fever or headache. sports, gardening, walking, out where we live so we were hollering Seminole Lady's eyes. I was suddenly Severe infections can result in etc. Doreen Rose Cypress Cartaya Raquel Billie James Edward Grant, II Ivess Enoch Preston Baker and funning around. afraid. I was afraid for our Tribe. I have encephalitis (swelling of the However: It was such a beautiful day and I been praying for the Tribe and it's safety brain and spinal cord), Avoid areas with high Myra Ellen Gopher Billy Martin Yates Wendy Carolyn Jimmie Oscar Norman Yates looked up to thank God for this day. ever since. headache, confusion, muscle mosquito populations. When I looked up I saw a huge, white Now I've told the vision and I aches, weakness, seizures, Avoid going out at Nicole Danyl Pelkey Jada Sky Holdiness Deanna K Hall cloud. It was shaped as the head of a have an idea what it means. But I am no paralysis, and in some cases, dusk and dawn. Seminole Indian Lady. Her hair was medicine person. It is off my chest now death. Those who are most Wear a hat, socks, Richard D Billie Patrick Cypress styled like the old, traditional hairdo. and I know that I have told this at the susceptible are the elderly. loose fitting pants, and long I could see all the lines in her right time. There is no vaccine or specific sleeve shirt. Gabriel Coppedge Neil Baxley face and she wore beads all the way up All God's Blessings and treatment for the West Nile Replace outdoor her neck. She was definitely from the old Protection on our Tribe! Virus, supportive care is pro- lights with yellow “bug” Joshua Abe Jumper Max Bill Osceola, III way. Her eyes were sure and hard. She vided until symptoms subside. lights. looked very stern and angry. I watched Although the West Install screens on Wendi Ann Juarez After School Art Education Daniell Avanita Sharp her. Nile Virus has not been found windows and doors, and make She looked so real and I was Sponsored by: in a human on the reservation sure all existing screens are in Remus Lars Griffin Mitchell Cypress Heather Joyce Padilla waiting for her to blink or turn her head to the Health Department wants good repair. look at me or something. I finally looked President/Acting Chairman to be ready in case the virus If desired, carefully Peter Andrew Hahn Every Wednesday 3-5:00 p.m. Camillie Alyson Coppedge away for a couple of moments and then I spreads into the area. apply mosquito repellant looked back up to the cloud. She was still Program starts August 28, 2002 If the virus is detect- according to the directions Clarissa April Bowers Experience drawing, painting, hand built Adrain Linderth Garcia there. ed or mosquito populations are found on the container. When From where we live she was pottery, ceramics and other mediums. high, the control program will used improperly, repellants Angel Nichole Billie Art supplies included with program. Pamela Irene Jumper looking to the Southeast. I understood her be implemented to kill the may cause allergic and toxic to be looking toward Hollywood, FL. Seminole Tribe Okeechobee residents infected mosquitoes. The con- reactions. Megan Jonelle Yescas only. Blake Hamilton Understand that I am not in any way trol program will consist of Remember, do not interpreting what I saw on this day but I For information, please contact: both ground spraying and aeri- allow children to apply Cory Brooks Wilcox David Nunez, Home: 863-467-0611, Desiree Kari Jumper feel very urged to share this vision. al spraying affected areas. All repellants to themselves. Like I said she was very angry Cell: 863634-9657 ground and aerial spraying For further informa- Jamenia Latacy Thomas Absolutely Art Gallery Philmon Robert Fredrick and she was very hurt. I watched and sud- times and locations will be tion, call the Environmental denly she started changing. She was get- 307 SW 3rd Street announced prior to any appli- Health Services Office at Michael Thomas Nelson 1 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Kattiria Billie Santana ting old. Her face drooped and her mouth cation. (954) 962-2009, ext. 130. began to round in like she didn't have any (863) 367-1199 The key to control- Heath Floyd Billie

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Rev. Arlen Payne: Pastor (954) 894-5651 The Seminole Tribune 14 April 11, 2003 Lorry Brown Cattle Continued from page 1 By Paula Cassels BIG CYPRESS away to attend another function. — Patriot cowgirl Lorry Cypress thanked everyone for com- Brown lives in Davie and ing out and he hoped to see more works at the local feed riders next year. store where Mitchell The Jr. Cypress Memorial Cypress buys feed and Cattle Drive is held every year to supplies. honor the cattle owners and the This is Lorry's memory of all the Seminole cattle third year participating owners in the past. in the Big Cypress Cattle After the last cowboy came Drive, and she came in, and the last horse was cooled dressed in patriot colors down, everyone enjoyed a BBQ rib to support the service and chicken buffet with all the fix- men and women over- ins and listened to music by Paul seas. Buster and the "Cowbone Band" in Lorry rode the 4-H building. "Tommie," her 6-year Later that afternoon spe- old brown and white cial guest Jody Cunningham, cre- paint horse, who was ator of the program “Horse also decked out in red, Smart,” gave a horsemanship white, and blue western demonstration in the rodeo area. pleasure riding gear, and His remarkable horse an American flag saddle smart methods and techniques pro- pad on his back. vide the horse owners with easy Paula Cassels training procedures needed to reach some basic goals in training their horse. Paula Cassels The Cattle Drive was spon- Head them up and move them out. sored by the Seminole Tribe of Big Cypress EIRA Rodeo Florida, see y'all next year. The Tribal Council found that, from the safety of their investment By Paula Cassels 1st Ethan Gopher ...... 10pts Billie based upon his statements at the Mar. 13 accounts to offshore accounts. Further, BIG CYPRESS — The EIRA 2nd Justin Aldridge...... 9pts Continued from page 1 hearing, “Billie does not deny that he Billie testified that it was his practice to Rodeo unsanchion events started around 3rd Randel Osceola...... 8pts gave Cox authority over Tribal monies”. spend this money without consulting 6:00pm Saturday evening at the Jr. 4-8yrs Barrels The topic was an April 6, 2001 Charge #7- “Billie stated, with or advising any other members of Cypress Entertainment and Rodeo area. 1st Nauthkee Henry ...... 10pts Miami Herald article, which reported that under oath, that his allegiance was to the Tribal Council. Billie also stated Shyla Jones was warming up 2nd Zane Ducheneaux ...... 9pts the Tribe had invested $10 million into his friends and colleagues, Tim Cox and under oath that he felt totally justified with her Dad's horse "KoJac" for the 3rd Andre Jumper ...... 8pts the hotel and restaurant. At the meeting, Dan Wisher, and not the Tribe regard- in doing whatever business ventures he youth barrel racing event. 9-12yrs Barrels Billie and Cox stated that while the Tribe ing a dispute over the ownership of the decided to do without advising the Shyla's father Johnny Jones said 1st Raven Osceola...... 10pts had an interest in the hotel and the compa- Legends Hotel in Nicaragua. The Tribe Tribal Council or the tribal member- his paint horse "KoJac" has never compet- 2nd Ethan Gopher...... 9pts ny “Hard Rock Americas”, there was no and Tribal Council fought hard in the ship.” ed in the barrel-racing competition before. 13-18yrs Barrels Tribal investment. Nicaraguan courts to obtain the hotel The Council ruled that, based So tonight will be a challenge for Shyla, 1st Leanna Billie...... 10pts Charge #4- “Billie deceived and on which the Tribe had spent so much upon his statements at the Mar. 13 hear- as she has only practiced on him for one 2nd Reba Osceola ...... 9pts lied to the tribal members and the money. However, James E. Billie admit- ing, Billie “does not deny” that he disre- week. 50 & Over Breakaway Tribal Council by participating in the ted in the recent federal trial that he garded and ignored constitutional Shyla just started competing last 1st Moses Jumper ...... 10pts creation of falsified documents to justi- gave his friends, Cox and Wisher, restraints in regards to the movement of year in the EIRA Rodeo with her horse 2nd Rudy Osceola...... 9pts fy the illegal expenditure of millions of $80,000 to fight the Tribe in court so Tribal funds, spending practices and the "Garfield". Shyla had won a buckle and a Bareback Riding 1 dollars.” that they could steal the hotel from the establishment of business ventures with- saddle with Garfield in the youth barrel 1st Alex Johns 10pts The Council found Billie guilty, Tribe.” out advising the Tribal Council or its racing competition. 2nd Jeremy Shed...... 9pts based upon his testimony in federal trial, At the Mar. 13 hearing, Billie membership. Shyla had her share of bad luck Steer Wrestling in which Billie stated that he asked former said that he gave Tim Cox and Dan Charge #9- “Following the as well, two weeks ago her horse 1st Rodney Osceola ...... 10pts Executive Administrator Tim Cox to cre- Wisher $80,000 to bail out of Nicaraguan enactment of Tribal Resolution C-133- "Garfeild" suffered and stoke. Garfield 2nd Naha Jumper ...... 9pts ate and backdate invoices to justify pay- jail, not to fight the Tribe in court, as the 01 which suspended James E. Billie was a smart 25 years old quarter horse 3rd Jeff Johns...... 8pts ment of $2.77 million to Virtual Data, charge had stated. from his position as Chairman of the and was the favorite barrel racing horse of Saddle Bronc Ltd. However, at the Mar. 17 Council Tribal Council. James E. Billie defied the young girls on the Brighton No Qualified Rides Charge #5- “Billie deceived and meeting, the transcript of Billie’s federal the mandate of the Tribal Council and Reservation. We will miss him. Calf Roping lied to the Tribal members and the testimony was read. wrote to the federal government and to The following is a list of win- 1st Josh Jumper...... 10pts Tribal Council by conspiring with Tim The trial transcript confirmed attorneys for the Tribe stating that he ners. Women's Breakaway Cox to destroy authentic tribal employ- that, under questioning, Billie stated that was the lawful ruler of the Tribe, and to Mutton Busting 1st Lizzie Dixie...... 10pts ment records in order to justify he gave Cox and Wisher $80,000 in order ignore the directives of the legitimate 1st Raven Smith...... 10pts 2nd Pauletta Bowers ...... 9pts improper payments to a tribal employ- to fight against the Tribe in court for own- authority of the Tribal Council.” 2nd Kelton Smedley ...... 9pts Team Roping ee.” ership of the Legends hotel. During the hearing, Billie asked 3rd Blevyns Jumper ...... 8pts 1st Pauletta B/Alex J...... 10pts In a settlement, detailed in the Charge #8- “Billie disregarded for more details, and was reminded that Pony Riding 2nd Moses J/Happy J...... 9pts Sept. 27, 2002 issue of the Tribune, Billie and ignored the constitutional he had written a January 2003 letter to 1st Ethan Gopher ...... 10pts 3rd Josh J/Naha J ...... 8pts agreed to be “financially accountable” for restraints placed upon him by the National Indian Gaming Commission 2nd Justin Smedley...... 9pts 4th Joey H/Mike H ...... 7pts $169,000 in Tribal funds that were used to Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Chairman Philip Hogen, as well as letters 3rd Seth Randolph ...... 8pts Women's Barrels pay Tribal employee Christine O’Donnell. Constitution . . . Under oath, in a feder- to Tribal attorneys, asserting that he was 3rd Justin Aldridge...... 8pts 1st Tess Ducheneaux...... 10pts Charge #6- “Billie illegally gave al trial, Billie stated that he regarded the lawful ruler of the Tribe. Calf Riding 2nd Brenda Younblood ...... 9pts Tim Cox power and authority over the Tribe’s investment account as his After the resolution was read, the 1st Josh Johns ...... 10pts 3rd Sheyanna Osceola...... 8pts money and expenditures that Mr. Billie money to do with as he pleased. He also Tribal Council voted unanimously to 2nd Brandtley Osceola...... 9pts Bull Riding was not authorized to delegate to this admitted at the same trial that he remove Billie as Chairman of the Steer Riding No Qualified Rides non-Tribal employee.” authorized movement of Tribal funds Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Job Opportunities For an application or more information, Department: Gaming Position: Surveillance Operator Position Opens: 3-3-03 please contact the Human Resources Position Opens: 3-3-03 Department: Gaming Compliance BIG CYPRESS Position Closes: 3-17-03 Department at 954-967-3403 Position Closes: 3-17-03 Position Opens:3-17-03 Position: Elementary Teacher Salary: $28,000 with benefits Salary: $28,000 with benefits Position Closes: 3-31-03 Department: Ahfachkee School THE SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA Salary: $19,760 annually with benefits Position Opens: 3-10-03 FORT PIERCE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Position: Database Administrator Position Closes: 3-24-03 Position: Sr. Counselor, P/T Drug Screening is a requirement of Department: Information Systems Position: Assistant Cook Salary: negotiable w/exp. W/benefits Department: Family Services, Health employment Position Opens: 11-4-02 Department: Preschool Position Opens: 12-9-02 Position still available Position Opens: 2-3-03 Position: Firefighter/EMT Position Closes: 12-23-02 WE EXERCISE Salary: $Negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 2-18-03 Department: Emergency Services Salary: Negotiable with benefits, Part- NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE Salary: $Negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 3-10-03 Time Position: Cultural/Lang. Instructor Position Closes: 3-24-03 HOLLYWOOD Department: Culture Education Position: Office Manager Salary: negotiable w/experience w/ bene- IMMOKALEE Position: Modernization & Maintenance Position Opens: 2-24-03 Department: Natural Resource fits Position: Counselor I Mgr. Position Closes: 3-10-03 Position Opens: 2-24-03 Department: Family Services, Health Department: Housing, Travel to all Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 3-10-03 Position: Instructional Aide Position Opens: 12-9-02 Reservations Salary: negotiable with benefits Department: Ahfachkee School Position Closes: 12-23-02 Position Opens: 1-20-03 Position: Potable Water Coord. Position Opens: 3-10-03 Salary: Negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 2-3-03 Department: Utilities Position: Receptionist Position Closes: 3-24-03 Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 annually Position Opens: 3-17-03 Department: Utilities Salary: negotiable w/exp. w//ben. Position: Cultural/Lang. Instructor w/benefits Position Closes: 3-31-03 Position Opens: 11-4-02 Department: Culture Education Salary: $30,000.00 with benefits Position Closes: 11-18-02 Position: Middle School/Secondary Position Opens: 2-24-03 Position: Sewer/Septic Coord Salary: $18,720 annually w/benefits Education Teacher Position Closes: 3-10-03 Department: Utilities Position: Skilled Laborer (2) Department: Ahfachkee School Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 3-17-03 Department: Housing Position: Recreation Aide Position Opens: 3-10-03 Position Closes: 3-31-03 Position Opens: 6-6-02 Department: Recreation Position Closes: 3-24-03 Position: Maintenance Worker Salary: $30,000 with benefits Position still available Position Opens: 10-7-02 Salary: negotiable w/exp. W/ben. Department: Recreation Salary: $ 20,800 – 29,120 annually with Position still available Position Opens: 12-19-01 Position: After School Tutor - benefits. Salary: $13, 520 - $18,720 annually with Position: Gift Shop Cashier Position still available Spanish(P/T) benefits Department: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Salary: $ 14,500 with benefits. Department: Education Position: Receiving A/P Supervisor Position Opens: 12-16-02 Salary: $25.00/hr Department: Purchasing Position: Education Advisor Assistant Position Closes: 12-30-02 Position: Operator Maint. Trainee Position Opens: 3-17-03 Department: Education Salary: $15,600 annually with benefits Department: Utilities Position: Vehicle & Equipment Position Closes: 3-31-03 Position Opens: 2-10-03 Position Opens: 6-6-02 Coordinator Salary: $33,051.20 with benefits. Position Closes: 2-24-03 Position: Line Cook Position still available Department: Accounting Salary: negotiable with benefits Department: Swamp Water café Salary: $ 18,700 annually with benefits. Position Opens: 3-10-03 BRIGHTON Position Opens: 3-17-03 Position Closes: 3-24-03 Position: Commission Officer Position: Carpenter’s Helper (Apprentice) Position Closes: 3-31-03 Position: Receptionist Salary: $24,960 annually with benefits Department: Gaming Department: Housing Salary: $14,560 with benefits Department: Health Position Opens: 3-3-03 Position Opens: 2-17-03 Position Opens: 1-06-03 Position: Telecommunications Mgr. Position Closes: 3-17-03 Position Closes: 3-3-03 Position: Medical Receptionist Position Closes: 1-20-03 Department: Information Systems Salary: $28,000 with benefits Salary: $20,880 - $24,960 with benefits Department: Health Salary: $20,800 - $22,880 annually Position Opens: 3-24-03 Position Opens: 3-3-03 w/benefits Position Closes: 4-6-03 Position: Maintenance Worker(Temp) Position: Water/Wastewater C Operator Position Closes: 3-17-03 Salary: Negotiable with benefits Department: Buildings & Grounds Department: Utilities Salary: $20,800. - $22,880 with benefits Position: Nutritionist /Health Educator Position Opens: 3-17-03 Position Opens: 12-9-02 Department: Health Position: Administrative Assistant Position Closes: 3-31-03 Position Closes: 12-23-02 Position: Tour Guide (1) Position Opens: 1-6-03 Department: Purchasing Salary: $16,640 Salary: $35, 500.00 annually with benefits Department: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Position Closes: 1-20-03 Position Opens: 3-17-03 Position Opens: 9-30-02 Salary: $Negotiable w/benefits Position Closes: 3-31-03 Position: Firefighter/EMT Position: Bus Driver, P/T Position still available Salary: $25,937.60 annually with benefits Department: Emergency Services Department: Education Salary: $15,184.00 w/benefits TAMPA Position Opens: 3-10-03 Position Opens: 2-10-03 Position: Transporter Position: Electrician’s Helper Position Closes: 3-24-03 Position Closes: 2-24-03 Position: Cultural/Lang. Instructor Department: Health Department: Housing Salary: negotiable w/experience w/ bene- Salary: $9.95 hourly Department: Culture Education Position Opens: 3-24-03 Position Opens: 2-18-03 fits Position Opens: 2-24-03 Position Closes:4-6-03 Position Closes: 3-3-03 Position: Skilled Carpenter Position Closes: 3-10-03 Salary: $18,720 annually with benefits Salary: $24,960 -$33,280 (commensurate Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Department: Housing Salary: negotiable with benefits w/exp) Department: Health Position Opens: 2-17-03 Position: Surveillance Technician Position Opens: 3-3-03 Position Closes: 3-3-03 Position: Maintenance Worker Department: Department of Gaming Position: Ast. Envirommental Health Position Closes: 3-17-03 Salary: $ 29,120 – 33,280 annually with Department: Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Compliance & Regulations Manager Salary: negotiable with benefits benefits. Position Opens:3-10-03 Position Opens: 02/07/03 Department: Health Position Closes: 3-24-03 Position Closes: until filled Position Opens: 1-6-03 Position: Counselor II Position: Tribal Outreach Worker II Salary: $16,640 annually with benefits Salary: $Negotiable with benefits. Position Closes: 1-20-03 Department: Family Services, Health Department: Family Services, Health Salary: $Negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 12-9-02 Position Opens: 12-9-02 COCONUT CREEK Position Closes: 12-23-02 Position Closes: 12-23-02 Position: Commission Officer Position: Commission Officer Salary: Negotiable with benefits Department: Gaming

The Seminole Tribune 16 April 11, 2003 Voter’s Registered List Election May 12, 2003

Cypress, Robb, Damon Jumper, Moses, Jr. Cypress, Raymond, H. Jumper, Henry, Sr. Cypress, Elijah, Roger Jumper, Josiah, Alan, Sr. Big Cypress Reservation Cypress, Michaelene, Evelyn Jumper-Frye, Danielle, Janine Cypress, Stanley, III King, Betty, Ann Cypress, Stanley, Jr. King, Lindsey, Cypress Cypress, Robert, Donald, Sr. Koenes, Toi, Justin Mae Alexander, Catherine, Janell Bowers, Andrew, Shawn Doctor, Richard, Lee Koenes, Tj Alumbaugh, Beverly, Kay Bowers, Clarissa, April Doctor, Claudia, Cypress McDuffie, Edna, Johns Baker, Marissa, Kay Bowers, Neal, Martin Doctor, Martha, Ann Mercer, Donelda, Mcduffie Balentine, Jerry, Lee Bowers, Pauletta, Jan Frank, Camilla, Adrienne Miller, Mary, Magdelene C Balentine, James, Junior Bowers, Evelyn Frank, Jeroboam, Sam Motlow, Agnes, Billie Bert, Dusti-Jo, Ann Bowers, Ginnie Frank, Mabel, Tiger Motlow, David, Sr. Bert, Jody, Tigertail Bowers, David Frank, Joe Nelson, Terrijo, Denise Bert, Heath, Cody Bowers, Paul, Jr. Garcia, Billie, Roberts Osceola, Raleigh Bert, Tony, Shawn Bowers, Paul, Sr. Grasshopper, Dale, Evans Osceola, Ruby, Ann Bert, Georgina, Kaye Buster, Ira, Billy Grasshopper, Joseph, Michael Osceola, Cicero, Quentin Bert, Minnie, Tigertail Buster, Christopher Grasshopper, Jason, Richard Osceola, Freeman Billie, Amos Buster, Esther, Cypress Green, Christopher, Ray Osceola, Glenn, Emmons Billie, Nathan, Darryl Buster, Paul, Ferlin Hall, Jeremiah Osceola, Carol Billie, Clinton, Albert Buster, Sally Hall, Cherelee, Kristen J. Osceola, Obadiah Billie, Heath, Floyd Buster, Daisy, M. Hall, Deana, K Osceola, Sara, Billie Billie, Patsy Buster, Dana Hall, Dustin, Eli Osceola, Janice, Martha Billie, Roger, J Buster, Alvin, Jr. Hall, Fred Osceola, Caroline, Sue Billie, Louise, B. Coppedge, Mary, Jean Hall, James Osceola, Lupe Billie, Amos, Moses Cornelius, Erin, Dawn Hall, John, Jr. Osceola, Genesis Billie, Ronnie Cornelius, Errol, Trent Hall, John, Sr. Osceola, Marcus, Joel Billie, Matthew, Jason Osceola, Carl, Jason Billie, Joe, Junior Osceola, Mornin, Ann Billie, Rebecca Osceola, Louise, Georgia Billie, Marilyn, Sandra Osceola, Tony, Hank Billie, Minnie Osceola, Justin, Bruce Billie, Jessica, Jo Osceola, Joe, Benjamin Billie, Margie, Tess Osceola, Mary, Ann Billie, Edmond, Perry Osceola, Rudy Billie, Marlin, Jay Osceola, Tahama Billie, Henry, John Osceola, Randall, Anthony Billie, Lonnie Osceola, Rochelle, Jean Billie, Thomas, Mark Allen Osceola, Jacob, Jr. Billie, Alice Osceola, Jacob, Sr. Billie, Sheila, Joyce Osceola, Joe, Sr. Billie, Nancy Osceola, Samuel, C., Sr. Billie, Ada (Etta), Cypress Perez, Cynthia, Jane Billie, Rosie Perez, Sophia, Pauline Billie, Loni, Michelle Phillips, Marie, Coppedge Billie, Richard, D. Robbins, Mary, Jane Billie, Virgil Robbins, Tara, Dale Billie, Rosavell Robbins, John, Franklin Billie, Markell, Alan Robbins, Bernard, Doyle, Jr. Billie, Clifton, Lewis Roberts, Jasper Billie, Norman, Jeffery Roberts, Genell Billie, Vanessa, Marie Sanders, Arlene, Melissa Billie, Linda Cypress, Janice, Lee Henry, Michael, Buck Sherlock, Roberta, Martinez Billie, Lesley, Yesenia Cypress, Jeannie Henry, Brenda, Lee Smith, Mike, Allen Billie, Jennifer, Lucretia Cypress, Shane Henry, Joey, Wahoo Smith, Larry Billie, Tommi, Agnes Cypress, Simona, Jolene Hernandez, Lydia, Lee Smith, Tracey Billie, Joe, Don Cypress, Mary, Frances Herrera, Vera Smith, Oneva, Janet Billie, Almira, Kathleen Cypress, Jonah, Frank Herrera, Jose Tiger, Manuel, (Mando) Billie, Loraine Cypress, Andy Herrera, Fernando Tiger, Melissa, Rose Billie, Olivia, Ann Cypress, Mary, Lou Hill, Robert, Louis Tigertail, Duane, Marlon Billie, Bobbie, Jamie Cypress, Michael, Barry Jim, Violet Tigertail, Sheli, Faye Billie, Christopher, Lee Cypress, Claudine, Candy Jim, Elias, (Noah) Tigertail, Betty Billie, James Cypress, Charley, Whitney Jim, Judy, Ann Tigertail, Little Billie, Doreen, Rose Cypress, Jeannette, Billie Jim, Lenny, Ray Tigertail, Marina, Rene Billie, Brian Cypress, Regina, Jo Jim, Jennifer, Ann Tigertail, Alice Billie, Cheyenne, Bobbie Cypress, Herbert, Mills Jim, Stephen Tigertail, Louise, Doctor Billie, Carradine Cypress, Carla Jim, Tina, Lee Tigertail, Mary, Foster Billie, Bobbie (Lou), Bowers Cypress, Marcia, Ann Jim, Mabel Tigertail, Alfonso, Guevara Billie, Mary, B. Cypress, Amanda, Earlene Jim, Lottie Tigertail, Cecelia Billie, Leroy Cypress, Eugenia, Gayle Jim, Ruth, Osceola Tommie, Norma, Lee Billie, Eddie, C. Cypress, Helena Jim, Kaniah, Lou Tommie, Janthina Billie, Mariann, Ruby Cypress, Devin, Mindy Jim, Louis, Dixie, Jr. Tommie, Danny Billie, Eldean, Jo Cypress, Charles, Stanley Jim, Louis, Dixie, Sr. Tommie, Daniel Billie, Pilot Cypress, Eugene, Myron Jimmie, Wendy, Carolyn Tommie, Sally, Agnes Billie, Thomas, Tommy Cypress, Shannon Johns, Mary, Louise Tommie, Harry Billie, Melissa, Diana Cypress, Sue, Jane Johns, Billie, Sr. Tommie, Charlotte, Linda Billie, Jason, Lee Cypress, Leatrice, Beth Jumper, Desiree, Kari Tommie, Irene Billie, Osceola, Mckinley Cypress, Lorraine, L. Jumper, Phillip Tommie, Alexandra Billie, Allen, M. Cypress, Patrina, Victoria Jumper, Yvonne, Mary Tommie, Kenneth, Aguilar Billie, George Cypress, David, Roger Jumper, Cathy, Myrna Tommie, Samuel Billie, Alice, Mckinley Cypress, Tonia, Ann Jumper, Nelda, Vanessa Tommie, Minnie, (Mittie) Billie, Junior Cypress, Mitchell Jumper, Sherri Tommie, Wovoka, Ian Billie, Texas Cypress, Terry Jumper, Cecil Tommie, Virginia, Pearl Billie, Frank, J Cypress, Patrick Jumper, Andrea, Kay Tucker, Julie, Balentine Billie, Clea, Nel Cypress, Eric, Macy Jumper, Lucille Tucker, Ricky, Ray Billie, Frank Cypress, Angie Jumper, Annie, Pocahontas Waggerby, Eileen, Marlo Billie, Nicodemus, Leon, Jr. Cypress, Donna Jumper, June, Ashley Waggerby, Mary, Billie Billie, Roy, Weaver, Jr. Cypress, Patsy, Jane Jumper, Tommy Waggerby, Merry, Lynn Billie, John, Sr. Cypress, Charlie Jumper, Joshua, Abe Waggerby, Gary, Neal, Jr. Billie, Ronnie, Bobby, Sr. Cypress, Clorine, Cathy Jumper, Teresa Walker, Tisha, Lee Billie, Marvin, Jason, Sr. Cypress, Cornelius, Theodore Jumper, Calvin Wilcox, Cory, Brookes Billie, Nicodemus, Sr. Cypress, Solomon Jumper, Blue, Jay Williams, Constance Bowers, Toahooke, Billidine Cypress, Sadie, Tommie Jumper, Myra, C Willie, Frances, Billie Bowers, Nadine Cypress, Lydia, L. Jumper, Susie, Cypress Yates, Louvella, Eunice Bowers, Richard, Junior Cypress, Miranda, Emogene Jumper, Moses, Happy, III Yates, Anita, Lou Bowers, Charlilee, Seneca Joe Cypress, Arnold Jumper, Henry, Jr. Bowers, Rosetta, Jan Cypress, Roy, Henry Jumper, William, Lee, Jr. The Seminole Tribune 8 April 11, 2003

Huggins, Melanie, Rena Smith, Roger Tommie, Eugene, Ray Isaac, Gwendolyn, Gay Smith, Leona, Toni Tommie, Wanda Jim, Herbert, Rainey Smith, Elsie, Johns Tommie, Linda, Sue Jim, Amber, Rose Brighton Reservation Smith, Lois Tommie, Jason Jim, Linda Smith, Jeremy Tommie, Freddie Jim, Rose, Lee Smith, Lois Tommie, Juanita, Smith Jimmie, Irene Smith, Crystal, Gayle Tommie, Bessie Jimmie, Annie Baker, Tanya, Marie Johns, Norman Smith, Diane, Snow Tommie, Willie, Gene John, Joletta, Kay Baker, Kasey, B Johns, Billy, Joe Smith, Amanda, Ruby Tommie, Miranda, Kashyra Johns, Toby, Libra Baker, Preston, Levern Johns, Stanlo Smith, Nellie Tommie, Lance, Hank Johns, William, Edward Baker, Jason, Jay Johns, Stanlo, Jeffery Smith, Jamie, Tulane Tommie, Virginia, Lee Jones, Cassandra Baker, Bobbie, Jennie Johns, Alexander, Patterson Smith, Jack, Jr. Tommie, Maxie, Lee Jones, Mingo Baker, Charlene Johns, Norman, Eric Smith, Jack, Sr. Tommie, Walter, Jr. Jones, Judy Baker, Vernon, Lee Johns, Jennie Snow, Davey, Lee Tommy, Nadine, Snow Jones, Betty, Faith Baker, Adrain, Michael Johns, Timmy, Barnett Snow, Earle, Jenson Tongkeamha, Madeline, Gopher Jones, Linda, Faye Baxley, Scott, Lee Johns, Arlene Snow, Roy Tucker, Johnny, Jr. Josh, Coleman, Jerome Baxley, Lottie, Johns Johns, Willie Snow, Jennie Turtle, Donna, Madrigal Josh, Joshua Baxley, Neil Johns, Martin, Royce Snow, Alice, Micco Urbina, Emma, Jane Jumper, David Baxley, Oneva Johns, Todd, Christopher Snow, Diane, Jim Villa, Josephine, Huff Jumper, Regina, Lou Baxley, L.D., Jr. Johns, Anthony, Hank Snow, Elbert Waldron, Patty, Johns Jumper, Betty, Mae Bearden, Timi, Cherie Johns, Mary, Frances Thomas, Dollie, Michele Walker, Andrea, Polly Jumper, Daniel Bert, Pernell, Hosea Johns, Joe Thomas, Laverne, Denise Walker, Billy, Lestes Jumper, Harley Bert, Agnes, Johns Johns, Archie, Hank, Jr. Tiger, Amos Whidden, Connie, Johns Jumper, Annie, Osceola Bert, Reese, Pernell Johns, Archie, Hank, Sr. Tiger, Billie, Kerri Youngblood, Robert, Taylor Jumper, Scarlett, Marie Billie, Jesse Johns-Jumper, Jo, Leigh Tiger, Rose, Marie Youngblood, Bryan, Kelly Jumper, Kiel, Evans Billie, Jack Johnson, Lillian, Joni Tommie, John, Wesley Youngblood, Brenda, Scott Jumper, Elgin, Gregory Billie, Rosie, Jane Jolly, Mollie Jumper, Symphoni Billie, Gary, C Jones, Martha Jumper, Roger, B. Billie, Robbie, Devane Jones, Patrick, Allen Jumper, Dwight, Ike Billie, Dwayne Jones, Jennifer, Louise O. Jumper, Boettner, Roger Billie, Betty, Mae Jones, Johnny Hollywood Reservation Jumper, Yvette Billie, Sandy, Jr. Jones, Parker Jumper, Andre, David Neil Billie, Sandy, Sr. Jones, Shula, Snow Jumper, Jerome, Ray Bowers, Dan Jones, Happy Jumper, Josiah, Alan, Jr. Bain, Rhonda, Lou Cypress, Amy, Michelle Bowers, Marvin, Patrick Jones, Oneva, Osceola Kennedy, Gwendolyn Baker, Judy, Ann Cypress, Billy, Wm L Bowers, Norman, Andy Jones, Farrah Kippenberger, Joseph, Scott Baker, Victoria, Sue Cypress, Monica, Marie Bowers, Danette, Pearl Jones, Duane, Shore Kippenberger, Robert, Preston, Jr. Baker-IV, Gustavus, Adolphus Cypress, Brenda, Joy Bowers, Theresa, Louise Jones, Sherrie, Lynn Lacey, Tina, Devito Balentine, Ollie, Tiger Cypress, Anthony, Leo Bowers, Agnes Jones, Annette, Michelle McDonald, Sarah, Marrero Balentine, Larnce Cypress, Janine, Catrina Bowers, Marian, Cypress Jones, Ginger, Irlene Micco, Sherri, Marie Battiest, June, Lena Cypress, Gail, Lynn Bowers, Ada Jones, Danny, Scott Micco, Sam, Charlie Baxley, Elton, Carl Cypress, William, Dempsey Bowers, Wendi, Elizabeth Jones, Stacy, Marie Micco, Rita, Carol Baxley, Luke Cypress, Tyrone, John Bowers, Andrew, Jackson, Jr. Jumper, Wildcat, Naha Micco, Vincent, William Baxley, Windy, Carla Cypress, Katherine, Courtney Braswell, Janice, Kay Jumper, Thomasine, James Micco, Loretta, Jean Bert, Cheyanna, Pauline Cypress, Jason Brown, Emma, Vernice Jumper, Joyce Micco, Jerry, Jr. Billie, Michael, Henson Dawson, Ruth, Marie Brugh, Perrie, Brett Jumper, Agnes, Irene Moore, Mary Billie, Rebecca, Jean DeHass, Ella, Frances Buck, Weems Jumper, Pamela, Irene Moses, Mabel, Osceola Billie, Verna, Louise DeHass, David, Daniel Buck, Arica, Ann Jumper, Cordell, D., Sr. Motlow, Timothy, Henry Billie, Linda, Joyce DeHass, Deborah, Louise Buck, Shane Koontz, Grace, Marie Motlow, Kristy, Leean Billie, Jason, Don DeHass, Wilmeth, Delbert, III Carter, Deborah Lara, Elsie, Tommie Motlow, Vince, Ross Billie, Michelle, Louise Deitz, Erica, Marie Chalfant, Robert, Ellis Madrigal, James, Barnett Motlow, Bonnie, Lou Billie, Eva, Cypress Deitz, Bruce, Harvey Cypress, Louise, C. Madrigal, Mahala, Ruth Motlow, Jack, Henry Billie, Twila, June Delgado, Vivian, Angela Doney, Kyle, Richard Madrigal, Howard, J Motlow, David, Henry, Jr. Billie, Denise DeMayo, Melissa, Joy Dorgan, Salina, Nora Madrigal, John, J. Mowatt, Samantha, Laura Billie, Susan, Erin Diaz, Glory, Leanne Garcia, Wesley, Guston Micco, Joey, Wade Nelson, Henry, Samuel, Jr. Billie, Barbara DiCarlo, Carlene Girtman, Hosea, Sr. Micco, George, Barry Nelson, Theodore, Scott, Sr. Billie, July, Jamie Doctor, Maryann, Marie Gopher, Shannon, Beth Micco, Billie Nevaquaya, Christine, Elizabeth Billie, Tommy, Henson Doctor, Nathan, Dean Gopher, Bradford, John Micco, Howard Niles, Lawanna, Osceola Billie, Kyla, Jae Doctor, Veronica, Sue Gopher, Christie, Lynn Micco, Jack North, Josephine, Motlow Billie, Seth, Adam Doctor, Minnie, Billie Gopher, Louise, Jones Micco, Mary, Jo Osceola, Jim, John Billie, Hannah Doctor, Virgil Gopher, Sammy Micco, Leon, Brandon Osceola, William, Thomas Billie, Sally, Tommie Doctor, Toka, Carrie Gopher, Matthew, John Micco, Reina, Lou Osceola, Earlene, Nellie Tony Billie, Ivan, Jared Doctor, Patrick Gopher, Martin Minnick, Leah, Johns Osceola, Laura, Mae Billie, Ralph, Conley Doctor, Ronnie Gopher, Lorene, Bowers Motlow, Deanna, Lynn Osceola, Gem, Thorpe Billie, Jordan, Shane Drake, Ronald, James Gopher, Ethel, Jean Nunez, Theresa, Ann Osceola, Mitchell, Buck Billie, Aaron Drake, Kristin, Marie Gopher, Sampson, Julian Nunez, Dallas Osceola, Brian, Richard Billie, Wanda, Lee Felton, Lewis, Osceola Gopher, Lewis, T. Osceola, Howard Osceola, Joe, Dan Billie, Stephanie, Lee Fewell, Naomi Gopher, Lola Osceola, Ramsey, Alexander Osceola, Dennis, Luke Billie, Vincent Fish, Leslie, Renee Gopher, Leslie, John Osceola, Virginia, Louise Osceola, Richard, Lyle Billie, Laura Frank, Maude, Geneva Gopher, Justin, John Osceola, Ryan, John Osceola, Tammy, June Billie, Mark Frank, Anthony Gopher, Beulah, Lynn Osceola, Richard, Francis Osceola, Marie, Willie Billie, Austin, Lee Frank, Edna, Lane Gopher, Rita, Jayne Osceola, Alice, Tony Osceola, Mercedes Billie, Susanne Frank, Cacha-Loni, Morgan Gopher, Willie, Jr. Osceola, Reno, Adam Osceola, Trisha, Ann Billie, Joe, Paul, Jr. Frank, Alexandra, Georgetta Gore, Sydney, Ray Osceola, Larry Osceola, Doris Billie, John, Jr. Frank, Sunshine Gore, Donnie, Wayne Osceola, Rodney, Adrian Osceola, Judy, Ann Billie, Peter, Joe, Sr. Frank, Sunny, Hayes Gore, Augustina, Gopher Osceola, Addie Osceola, Juanita Bilodeau, Dawn, Marie Frank, Sampson, Phillip Gore, Patricia, Lu Osceola, George, Henry Osceola, Jimmie, O’Toole Bowers, Jeremy, Lee Frank, Larry Hall, Mike, Sr. Osceola, Billy, Jimmie Osceola, Curtis, Kent Bowers, Freeman, Joe Frank, Linda, Marie Haught, Mable, Johns Osceola, Lisa, Kimberly Osceola, Cornelia Bowers, Elsie, Jean Frank, Vanessa, Lane Haught, Connie, Margaret Osceola, Vanessa, Lynne Osceola, Blake, Hamilton Bowers, David, Steven Frank, Brandon Holata, Kevin, Quinn Osceola, Tony, Lee Osceola, Stephanie, Lorraine Bowers, Wanda, Faye Frank, Amos, Thompson Holata, Valerie Osceola, Dana, Marie Osceola, Sally, Kristie Johnette Bowers, Elrod, Daniel Frank, Diane Holata, Jay, Elliot Osceola, Nicki, Louise Osceola, Leah, Joan Bowers, Mary Frank, Rena, Michelle Holata, Andrea, Kim Osceola, Vinson, Phillip Osceola, Natoshia, Rexanne Bowers, Eugene, V. Frank, Joel, Matthew, II Howard, Danielle, Rene Osceola, Johnny Osceola, Curtis, Allen Bowers, Philmon, Gene Frank, Robert, Bronson, Jr Howard, Larry, Lee Osceola, Milo, Louis Osceola, Geraldine Bowers, Patricia, Ann Frank, Joel, Matthew, Sr. Huff, Allen, Davis Osceola, Camellia, Lynn Osceola, Trudy, Jo Bowers, Nolan, Stuart Gopher, Esther, Lee Huff, Lottie, May Osceola, Polly, Ann Osceola, Christopher, Scott Bowers, Mildred, Booth Gopher, Hyde, Jim Huff, Catherine, Madrigal Osceola, Onnie, Shore Osceola, Jody, Lynn Bullard, Daniel, Lee Gopher, Roberta, Lynn Huff, Lisa, Renee Osceola, Ricki Osceola, Sharon, Debbie Buster, Paul Gopher, Daniel, Enoch Huff, Chad, Christopher Osceola, Marvin Osceola, Charles, Anthony Buster, Jessica, Frances Gopher, Henry, Jim Huff, Lacy, Morgan Osceola, Joanne, Susan Osceola, Wade, Parrish Buster, Darline Gore, Claudette, Ann Huff, Jimi, Lu Osceola, Russell, Jr. Osceola, Mark, Steven Buster, Diane Gowen, Connie Huff, Vickey, Lynn Osceola, Russell, Sr. Osceola, Jack, (Mason) Butera, Barbara, Anita Gowen, Nathan, Carl Huff, Mary, Alice Pigeon, Rachel, Bowers Osceola, Allison, Marie Clay, Shirley Grant, Rosie, Lucy Huff, John, Wayne, Jr. Puente, Avalon, Susie Osceola, Jake, Hyde Clay, Michael Green, Brett, Archer Andrew Huff, Frank, Jr. Robinson, Janelle, K. Osceola, Judybill Clay, Laura, Mae Green, Marcella, Angelene Huff, John, Wayne, Sr. Sampson, Sarah, Ann Osceola, Amy Clay, Brande, Elicia Griffin, Remus, Lars Hunsinger, Charlene, Sizi Shore, Jennie, Mae Osceola, Leslie, Joyce Condon, Adrian, Keith Harjo, Paula, Ann John, Shawn, Sherwood Shore, Beverly, Karen Osceola, Virginia Coppedge, Christalee Harjo, Jennie, Ann John, Jill, Zan Shore, Elton, James Osceola, Marl, Anthony Courtney, Yvonne, Jane Hernandez, Ricardo, Fortino John, Joe, Lester Shore, Nancy Osceola, Joann Crosby, Ashley, Kay Hiers, Charles, Billie, Sr. Johns, Monica, Sue Shore, Eddie Osceola, Eric, Leo Cypress, Louise Holt, Clinton, Wade Johns, Wonder Simmons, Zena, Elizabeth A. Osceola, Tate, Charles Cypress, Carol, Frank Holt, Lester, James, II Johns, Amy Simmons, Leoma, Smith Osceola, Jacqueline, Kennedy Johns, Holly, Nicole Smedley, Dionne, N. The Seminole Tribune 9 April 11, 2003

Hiers, Charles, Billie, Jr. Holata, Shannon, Lydia Hollywood continued... Howard, Minnie, Tommie Non-Residents Huff, Tanya, Kay Osceola, Matthew, Paul Storm, Trishana, Mary Huggins, Norman, Jim Osceola, Maydell Storm, Mary, Jane Huggins, Savannah, Joy Osceola, Travis, Ryan Storm, Thomas, Jeffery Aguilar, Edward, Jon Clay, Jodi, Rene Huggins, Clifton, Eugene, Jr. Osceola, Eteau, Anita Storm, Thomas, McGown, Jr. Anderson, Peter, Michael Coffman-Tiger, Joey, Lee Jackson, Johnny, Lewis Osceola, Petties, C. Thomas, Gregory, Jamael Bailey, Rinella, M. Cohn, Consuelo Jim, Waylon, Hank Osceola, Phalyn, Allison Thomas, Jamenia, Latacy Baker, Margaria, Alicia Colon, Allen Jim, Eddie Osceola, Lila, Jean Thomas, Latoyia, Talacey Jim, Juliet, Alice Osceola, Willie, McKinley Tiger, Ginger, Ann Baker, Cleveland, Jr. Colon, Israel, Osceola Jim, Lorraine Osceola, Leoda, Josephine Tiger, Dora, Jim Balentine, Bertha, Sue Coppedge, Gabriel Osceola, Francine, Marie Tiger, Iris Beer, Lesley, Daniele Coppedge, Camillie, Alyson Jimmie, Ronnie Osceola, Gerret, William Tiger, Clyde, Howard Bert, Kevin, Shane Coppedge, Nicole, Marissa Jimmie, Vincent Osceola, Raymond Tiger, Mary Billie, Danny Coppedge, Amy, Crystal Jimmie, Howard, James Osceola, Dustin, Jimmie Tiger, Troy, Neil Billie, Jana, Rae Elizabeth Coppedge, Gene, Jr. Jimmie, Phillip, Ira Osceola, William, Kenneth Tiger, Daisy, Marie Billie, Tony Courson, Tara, Osceola Jimmie, Melinda, Carla Osceola, Betty Tiger, Mary, Agnes Billie, Chawndra, Jo-Ellen Cox, Amy, Leah Jimmie, Samantha, Ann Osceola, Doreen, Michelle Tiger, Annie, Mae Billie, Corey, Ronald Cubis, Peggy, Jennie Jimmie, Jessie, Joanne Osceola, Christian, Tyrone Tiger, Jewel Billie, Shani, Mae Cypress, Ericka, T. Johns, Victor Osceola, Jo-Lin, Dawn Tiger, Virginia, Billie Billie, Nichole, Lynn Cypress, Michael, Jean Johns, Stephanie, Krystina Osceola, Ruth Tiger, Aranita, Mae Billie, Louise Cypress, Brian, Lee Johns, Derrick, Curtis Osceola, Maggie Tiger, Iretta, June Johns, Billie, Jr. Osceola, Mary, Gay Tiger, Ruscilla, Virginia Billie, Janice Cypress, Linda Jones, Clarissa, Monique Osceola, Moses, Bernard Tiger, Vernon, Winfield Billie, Lyle, Vandell Cypress, Olivia, June Osceola, Everett, Willie Tiger, Angela, Susan Billie, Carol, Leann Cypress, Sonya, Ruby Josh, Victoria Osceola, Lawrence, Richard Tiger, Charlie, Jackson, III Billie, Jason, Dewayne Daniels, Tom, Tommie Josh, Maurina, Sallie Osceola, Max, Bill III Tiger, Rufus, Jr. Billie, Timothy, Cypress Daum, Linda, Ann Josh, Lucinda, Jo Osceola, Jimmy, Hank, III Tiger, Frank James, Sr. Billie, Keith, D DeHass, Robert, Paul Juarez, Wendi, Ann Osceola, Jimmy, Hank, Jr. Tommie, Tony, Austin Billie, Carolyn DeHass, Timothy, Alan Jumper, Jennifer Osceola, Marcellus, Wm, Jr. Tommie, Mary, Ann Billie, Shawn, Derrick DeHass, Shelly, Lynn Jumper, Martha, Jean Osceola, Dan, Charlie, Jr. Tommie, Dorothy, Osceola Billie, Celeste Doctor, Resha, Lee Jumper, Roy, Struble Osceola, Joe, Jr. Tommie, Clinton, Howard Billie, Leon, James Doctor, Patrick, Lawrence Jumper, Rhonda, Sue Osceola, Max, Bill, Jr. Tommie, Bruce, Keith Billie, Racheal, Justine Doctor, Gladys, Ronelle Jumper, John Osceola, Dan, Charlie, Sr. Tommie, Gabriel Billie, James, Edward Doctor, Jenny Jumper, Sara, Mae Osceola, Marcellus, Wm, Sr. Tornrnie, Sally, Rene Jumper, Morning, Star Padilla, Heather, Joyce Tucker, Anna, Rose Billie, Ciara, Desiree Doctor, Leon, John Jumper, Lucinda, Chrystal Poole, Leoda Tucker, Larissa, June Billie, Selena, Maude Doctor, David, Joe, Jr. Poore, Leoma, Jane Tucker, Randolph Billie, Jennijo, Wendi Dodd, Lisa, Jay Jumper, Rosetta, Ann Primeaux, Christopher, Dent Tucker, Dorothy, Frank Billie, Rita, Sue Doney, Marilyn, Smith Keyser, Richard, Jr. Primeaux, Prima, Sue Tucker, Alexander, Frank Billie, Corey, Justin Driggers, Adale, Aaron King, Gilbert, Wayne Sanchez, Clifford Tucker, Ladonna, Ann Billie, Marcus, Van Driggers, Julie, Ann King, Dalmon, Jr. Sanchez, Alexandra, Leeann Tucker, Johnny, F, Sr. Billie, Rachel, Ann Eads, Ellen, Marie Kippenberger, Lavonne, Marie Sanchez, Paula, Lynn Turtle, Donna, Sue Billie, Theodore Emery, Nicole, Marie Kippenberger, David, Jerome Sanchez, Alicia, Jane Two Shoes, Karen, Marie Billie, Mary Fertitta, Dawn, Marie Kittle, David Kenneth, II Sanchez, Tony, Jr. Wareham, Gordon, Oliver Billie, Marcella, Jim Fewell, Richard, Billie Lacey, Melissa, Jane DeVito Sapp, Mia, Da’Wana Wilcox, Patricia, Ann Billie, Emerson, Dwight Foreman, Alicia, Annette Lara, Maggie Sharp, Daniell, Avanita Williams, Leona, Tommie Billie, Tammy, Lee Foret, Carol, Jane Lara, Jesse, Raymond Sharp, Edna, Bowers Williams, Brandi, Katrina Lara, Antonio, Jr. Shore, Geneva Willie, Paladine, Stuart Billie, Blossom, Rosanna Frank, Phillip, David Lawrence, Paulette, Renee Smith, Jimmy, Stewart Willie, Mary, Jane Billie, Charlotte, Ursula Frank, Maggie, Mary Smith, Derrick Willie, Nancy, Jane Billie, Rosa Frank, Sammy Machevelli, Carmelena-Capriella, Smith, Douglas, Mitchell Willie, Elsie Billie, Don Frank, Aaron, Osceola Paula-Michelle Ibella Stewart, Nettie, Doctor Willie, Shaun, Preston Billie, Juanita Frank, Anthony, Benjamin MacLennan, Shirley, Mae Stewart, Jay, Charles Wilson, Gloria, Jean Billie, Caryn Frank, Nancy, Osceola Marrero, Tabitha, Elizabeth Stewart, Raymond, Charles, Jr. Wilson, Naomi, Ruth Billie, Angel, Nichole Franklin, Christine, Jimmie Martin, Jenice, Jeanine Billie, Mary Fredrick, Linda, Mae Maus, Anthony, Kevin Billie, Lisa Fredrick, Philemon, Robert McClenithan, Sandra Billie, Oliver Frias, Fredona, Jean Metcalf, Melissa, Ann Immokalee Reservation Billie, Christina, Ann Fuller, Brenda, Elizabeth Micco, Leta, Jean Billie, Merle, Shane Gann, Larry, James, Jr. Micco, Charlie, B. Billie, Jonah, Charles H. Garcia, Virginia, Carmen Micco, Thomasine Micco, Michael Aguilar, Sheila, Kay Holdiness, Jimmy, Wayne Billie, Aja, Osceola Garcia, Stephanie, Mamie Aguilar, Elaine Jimmie, Johnny, Lee Billie, Benjamin Garcia, Neka, Lynn Mitchell, Virginia, May Aguilar, Pedro, Alvarado, Jr. Jimmie, Timesia Billie, Janel, Chastity Garcia, Delois, Gwyn Moore, Franklin, James, Jr. Alvarado, Mary, Lou Jimmie, Helena Billie, Frank, Jr. Garcia, Abelardo, Edwin, Jr. Mora, Moleana, Marie Alvarado, Kimberly Jumper, Delores Billie, Ingram, Jr. Garza, Isabell Morehouse, David, Wayne Alvarado, Elliot, Chon Marrero, Elijah, Devaughn Billie, Reuben, Henry, Sr. Gentry, Michael, Derek Morehouse, Halbert, Ellis Alvarado, Michael, Ian Marrero, Sylvia, Lee Billie-Lamb, Lucinda, Leslie Gibson, Daniel Morehouse, Mary, Lucille Alvarado, Roy, Jr. Marrero, Efrain, Jr. Billy, David, Ingraham Gilliam, Rollie, Jr. Motlow, Tamecia, (Clarence) Alvarez, Deloris, Jimmie Martinez, Jennie Bishop, Lydia, Lois Glover, Alana, Jumper Motlow, Thomason Bain, Nellie, Doctor Martinez, Toni Bowers, Michael Gopher, Carla, Susan Motlow, Adam, James Beletso, Geneva, Linda Mae McInturff, Allen, Ray Bowers, Karilee Gopher, Craig, Darrin Motlow, Davina, Marie Benson, Dorothy, Alice McInturff, Gary, Kirk Motlow, Curtis, Knight Billie, Virginia, Ann Miller, Marlin, Rose Bowers, Quannah, Mark Gopher, Myra, Ellen Nelson, Adam, Earl Billie, Rachel Motlow, Larry Bowers, Lucy, Marie Gopher, Mariel, Johanna Billie, Joseph Motlow, Nancy Bowers, JD Gopher, Melissa, Victoria Nelson, David, Earl Billie, Ashley, Spring Motlow, Virgil, Benny Bowers, Russell, Casey Gore, James, Lester Nelson, Andrea, Dee Billie, Mary, Jane Motlow, Louise Brack, Naomi, Leah Gore, Arnie, Lou Nelson, Wayne, Stewart Billie, David, Jr. Olea, Elizabeth, Tiger Brady, Alice, Toni Gore, John, Thomas, Jr. Nelson, Michael, Thomas Boone, Gale Osceola, Michelle, Lynn Brady, Mikey, Osceola Grant, James, Edward, II Nelson, Carolee, Jeanette Cook, Armida Osceola, Geraldine, Lee Bratcher, Bryan, Scott Green, Martha, Irene Nelson, Angela, Marie Correa, Leslie, Ann Osceola, Carmalita, Betsy Bratcher, Gladys, J. Hageman, Chasity, Nicole Nelson, Henry, Samuel, III Cypress, Nanette Otero, Megan, Jean Buck, Sonja, Jean Hahn, Terry, Ann Nelson, Theodore, Scott, Jr. Cypress, Agnes, Nanette B. Otero, Heath, Bouton Buck, Yahola, Isaac Hahn, Peter, Andrew Nunez, David, Jr. Davis, Justin Otero, Rita, Rhea Buck, Lonnie, Canard Hall, Diane, Dede Nunez, Daniel, Sr. Davis, Kenny, Joe Perez, Maxine, Tucker O’Donnell, Noella, Dyan Davis, Susan, Renea Perez, Tilda, Jean Burgess, Charlotte, Willa Hall, Mike, Jr. Olivarez, Claudia, Malisa Escobar, Raul, III Posada, Lorraine, Maurene Burton, Micki, Jolene R. Harjo, Deealona, Denise Ford, Michelle, Nina Roberts, Eugene, Douglas Buster, Robin Harjo, John Onco, Jamie, Roberts Frank, Donna Roberts, Lenora, Marlene Buster, Jessica, Billie Harjo, Burton, Lee Onco, Michael, Leo, Jr. Frank, Corinna Romero, Josephine Buster, Helene Harjo, Roxie, Elena Osceola, Gloria, Lois Frank, Linda Sanchez, Mary, Lee Buster, Chestnut, Jackson Harjo, Ike, Travis Osceola, Douglas, Mckinley Frank, Victor, Morgan Sanchez, Chris, Allen, Sr. Caldwell, Madelyn Harmon, Donna, Susan Osceola, Tina, Marie Garcia, Adrian, Linderth Sanchez, Rafael, Sr. Cantu, Michael, Scott Harvey, Tisha, Jolene Osceola, Anita Garcia, Alexander, Ratliff, Jr. Santana, Kattiria, Billie Cantu, Maressa, A. Haught, Matthew, Michael Osceola, Jane, Jim Garza, Manuel Yzaguirre, Jaime, Lyn Cantu, Miguel, Jr. Hawk, Tommie, Jumper Osceola, Caroline, Marlene Garza, Amy, Lee Yzaguirre, Rebecca, Jane Capricien, Ervina, Osceola Henry, Henrietta, Osceola Osceola, Dawn, Marie Garza, Barbara, Ann Yzaguirre, Amy, Ann Carroll, Ray-Paul, John Henry, Helena Osceola, Leanne, Jo Garza, Nancy, Osceola Yzaguirre, Sheena, Marie Osceola, Ray Garza, Raymond, John, Sr Yzaguirre, Gil, Lee Cavallo, Anthony, Lee Hiatt, Stephanie, Lynn Osceola, Eugenia, Lillian Garza, Roy, Sr Yzaguirre, Norita, Christine Chalfant, Jack, Elliot Hiers, Mary, Ella Guzman, Gladys Osceola, Melody, Ann The Seminole Tribune 10 April 11, 2003

Non-residents continued... Tampa Osceola, Ricky, James Smith, Jackie, Leona Osceola, Diane Smith, Kelly, Rene Osceola, Jason, D. Smith, Edith, Ann Baker, April, Felicia Henry, Debbie, Marie Osceola, Leo, Dean Smith, Lauri, Beth Billie, Laura, Ann Henry, Jerry Osceola, Jason, Gabriel Smith, Walter, Daniels Cypress, Barbara, Ann Henry, Tommy, Jr. Osceola, Jaime, Renee Smith, Delia, Marlene Doctor, Ronnie, Peter Holdiness, Grace, Osceola Osceola, Angelo, Daniel Sneed, Sheree, Denise Doctor, Tina, Marie Jimmie, Penny Osceola, Wayne, Nelson Sneed, Crystal, Leshun Doctor, Susie, Osceola Jimmie, Jesse, Joe Osceola, Howard, Darrin Sneed, Joshua, Leon Garcia, Maggie, Betsy Jimmie, Christopher, Allen Harjo, Ramsey Osceola, Brian, Christopher Osceola, Daniel, Travor Sneed, Hope, Patrice Henry, Susie, Marie Osceola, Connie Osceola, Anthony, Lee Snow, Patty, Jeanelle Henry, Richard Osceola, Jimmy, Jr. Osceola, Karie, Jo Snow, David, Lester Henry, Linda, Osceola Santiago, Osceola Daniel, E. Osceola, Bobby Snow, Valerie Henry, Alana, Nicole Simmons, Mayra Enid, Osceola Osceola, Duane, Howdy Sotelo-Diaz, Shirley, Ann Henry, Annie, Osceola Smith, Phillip, Ray Osceola, Justin, Travis Stivers, Robert, Allen Henry, James Storm, Linda, Lee Osceola, Morningstar Stivers, Peggy Henry, Joanie Storm, Sr., Thomas, McGown Osceola, Candice, Sharon Stivers, David, Allen Henry, Colleen, Osceola Walton, Angela, Christine Osceola, Jennifer, Sue Stockton, Kassim, Artemus Osceola, Charlie, Scott Stockton, Antillis, Nehemiah Osceola, Veldenia Stockton, Onesmius, Matthias Osceola, Patricia, Lynn Stockton, La’Shara, Jimika Osceola, Summer, Tada Stockton, Jane, Barbara Notice Osceola, Jeffery, Lee Stockton, Marisa, Malaysia Osceola, Jamieann, Mckenzie Stokes, Dean, Tommie, Sr. Osceola, Frances, Jumper Sweat, Alice, Johns Osceola, William Teele, Frances, Jumper THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS WHO Osceola, Duane, Richard Thomas, Cecelia, Allison HAVE REACHED 18 YEARS OF SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA AGE AS OF APRIL 12, 2003, AND TRIBAL COUNCIL: Osceola, Jimmie, Scott Thompson, Arthur, Rory ARE LISTED AS ELIGIBLE VOT- CHAIRMAN Osceola, Todd, Kevin Tiger, Imahaggi ERS ON THE RESPECTIVE VOT- BIG CYPRESS REPRESENTA- Osceola, Peggy, Kim Tiger, Holly, Leigh ING LISTS AND ANY MEMBER TIVE (1) Osceola, David, Bruce Tiger, Summer, Leigh Anne WHO QUESTIONS THEIR ELIGI- BRIGHTON REPRESENTATIVE Osceola, Victoria, Christine T. Tiger, Kashane, Stephen BILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO (1) Osceola, Jessica, Ann Tiger, Edward CONTACT THE HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTA- Osceola, Helen Tiger, Eric, Lee SECRETARY/TREASURER AND TIVE (1) Osceola, Ida, Frances Tiger, Manuel, Dwight RESERVATION Osceola, Cynthia, Jane Tiger, Mahokin REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA Osceola, Curtis, Cory Tiger, Joseph, Quinn APRIL 22, 2003. INC. Osceola, Shaun, Cody Tiger, Robert, William BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Osceola, Douglas, Mckinley Tiger, Michael, Dwight 1. THE POLLING PLACES ARE PRESIDENT TO BE LOCATED AT THE FOL- BIG CYPRESS REPRESENTA- Osceola, Adam, King Tiger, Jackson Charlie, Jr. LOWING LOCATIONS: TIVE (1) Osceola, Anita, Marie Timothy, Tirell, Otavius HOLLYWOOD - BRIGHTON REPRESENTATIVE Osceola, Alice Timothy, Antonio, Leon EXECUTIVE OFFICE (1) Osceola, Larry Timothy, Tremaine, N. AUDITORIUM LOBBY, HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTA- Osceola, Guy, Robert, II Timothy, Shavonta, Javoy HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA TIVE (1) Osceola, John, MckinleyJr. Timothy, Derrick, Tyrone BRIGHTON - Osceola, Samuel, C, Jr. Tommie, Howard, Ernest EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, ENROLLED MEMBERS OF THE Osceola, Charlie, Jr. Tommie, Marie BRIGHTON, FLORIDA SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA Osceola, Ob, White, Jr. Tomrnie, Tammy, Eyevette BIG CYPRESS - WHO HAVE REACHED THEIR Osceola, Albert, Jr. Tommie, Kevin INVESTMENT CENTER, HOT 18TH BIRTHDAY ON OR Osceola, Ob, White, Sr. Tommie, Mary, Lucy MEALS, BIG CYPRESS, BEFORE APRIL 12, 2003. AND Osceola-Branch, Emily, Raissa Tommie, Sylvia, Ann FLORIDA WHO HAVE LIVED ON ANY COMBINATION OF THE RESER- Otero, Matthew, John Tonunie, Barnabas 2. THE POLLING TIMES ARE VATION AND TRUST LANDS Pacheco, Jimmy, Joe Tommie, Shamy, T. SET FOR 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. TEN MONTHS OUT OF EACH Pacheco, Naomi Tommie, Carlton, Dontu YEAR FOR THE PAST FOUR Pacheco, Anthony, Edward Tommie, Ebony, Lasha Dear EDITOR, YEARS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO Pelkey, Nicole, Danyl Tommie, Alexander, Rodregus Please publish the following infor- VOTE FOR THE POSITIONS Pelkey, Frances, Jimmie Tommie, Lawanda, Yvonne mation in your legal section: MENTIONED ABOVE. Pelkey, Caryn, Elizabeth Tommie, O’Hara, Marcellus The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Pequeno, Diane, Yzaguirre Tommie, Mike the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. THE OFFICE FOR COUNCIL Pequeno, Juanita Tommie, James are having their General Election for CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT Pequeno, Cecilia Tommie, Stella, Marie the position of Chairman of the OF THE CORPORATE BOARD Peterson, Loretta, Ann Tommie, Leon, Sam Seminole Tribe of Florida and the ARE VOTED FOR BY TRIBAL Philpott, Stephanie, Lynn Tommie, Kinya Council Representatives for the MEMBERS AT LARGE. COUNCIL Seminole Tribe of Florida and REPRESENTATIVES AND Pizana, Miriam Tommie, Virginia, Mae President for the Seminole Tribe of BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPRE- Plunkett, Christopher, Lee Tommie, Cynthia, Marianne Florida, Inc. and the Board of SENTATIVES ARE VOTED FOR Porter, Billie, Jo Tommie, Edna, Jean Directors for the Seminole Tribe of BY RESIDENTS OF THEIR Porter, Maggie Tommie, Marlon, Lorenzo Florida, Inc. for the Hollywood, Big RESPECTIVE RESERVATIONS Ramirez, America, Marie Tommie, Kevin, Desmond, Jr. Cypress and Brighton Reservations. AND TRUST LAND ONLY. Randall, Anson, Paul Tommie, Jerry, Mann, Jr. As stated in our Tribal Constitution Robbins, Seth, Wade Tommie, Marty, Maurice, Sr. and Corporate Charter we are pub- ELIGIBLE MEMBERS WHO Robenstein, Janieve, A. Tubby, Catinna, Laurel licly announcing our Seminole WISH TO BECOME CANDI- Roberts, Diane, Marie Tucker, Shannon, Marie Tribal General Election to be held DATES FOR THE ABOVE LISTED Roberts, Leona Tucker, Alice on May 12, 2003. POSITIONS MAY OBTAIN PETI- Roberts, Elizabeth, Shore Tucker, Alfred, Roy TION FORMS AT THE TRIBAL Rodriquez, Rhonda, Yvonne Turtle, Adam, Ray NOTICE SEMINOLE TRIBAL OFFICES AT BRIGHTON, BIG GENERAL ELECTION MAY 12, CYPRESS, IMMOKALEE, TAMPA Root, Patapony, Jr. Whitaker, Dennis, Osceola 2003. GENERAL ELECTION FOR AND HOLLYWOOD, BEGIN- Sampson, Pittman, Jason Wilcox, Margaret TRIBAL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN NING APRIL 14, 2003 OR CAN Sanchez, Jeremiah, Lee Wilcox, Leon, Junior AND COUNCIL REPRESENTA- OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM Sanchez, Toni, Ashley Wilcox, Leon, Junior II TIVES AND CORPORATE PRESI- THE SECRETARY/TREASURER Sanchez, Stacey, Lynn Williams, Amanda, Janiene DENT AND BOARD OF DIREC- OF THE COUNCIL AND BOARD Sanchez, Diane, Lena Willie, Jeffery, Sam TORS REPRESENTATIVES. OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPLET- Santiago, Randy Willie, Kimberly, Carol ED PETITIONS FROM CANDI- Sayen, Priscilla, Doctor Willie, Cynthia, Ann IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DATES MUST BE IN THE Sedotal, Susy, Marie Wilson, Marla, Henry AMENDED CONSTITUTION HANDS OF THE Shore, Brown Yescas, Megan, Jonelle AND BYLAWS OF THE SEMI- SECRETARY/TREASURER NO Shore, Jim Yescas, Ryan, Dane NOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA AND LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON OR Shore, Brian, Grant Young, Elliott, Audris THE AMENDED CORPORATE BEFORE APRIL 22, 2003 SO CHARTER OF THE SEMINOLE THAT THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Sisneroz, Chisa, Ann Young, Anthony, Moses TRIBE OF FLORIDA, INC., A OF CANDIDATES CAN BE PROP- Sisto, Joseph, James Young, Tous, Jumper, Sr. GENERAL ELECTION IS ERLY HANDLED. ALL ELIGIBLE Slavik, Connie Youngblood, Suraiya, Tiffany CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING TRIBAL MEMBERS ARE URGED Smith, Jahna, Tucson Youngblood, Dean, Cameron OFFICES ON MONDAY, MAY 12, TO VOTE! 2003.