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Golfers Putt Around Big Cypress Indian Day Senior Bowling Big Shot goes for the hole in one. Story below. Annie Jumper goes for a strike. page 10 page 9 Presort Standard U.S. Postage Paid Lake Placid FL Permit No. 128 “Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXII • Number 13 October 19, 2001 Brighton Incentive Awards By Michael James Dyer was the first teacher chosen BRIGHTON — On September from Florida for the Disney’s National 21, Tribal students were awarded for their American Teacher’s Awards, and one of hard work and achievements at the annual three from across the United States to be By Janice Billie Incentive Awards program, held under the chosen as a finalist. In addition to being a BIG CYPRESS — The oak trees outside the Brighton Education recipient of the award, she has served many Big Cypress Community Building. twice on the Board for Disney’s Institute members who came out to celebrate Several last minute develop- on Education. Indian Day did not let a steady driz- ments kept the scheduled keynote speak- In her speech, Mrs. Dyer talked zle of rain dampen their spirits or er, Patrick Smith, and Tribal Officials about her experiences as a tutor of the enthusiasm. from attending the program. Seminole students for the past 16 years. Hosted at the new and Mr. Smith, author of “Forever Initially, she tutored students of all ages at improved Big Cypress Community Island” and other acclaimed novels, was the Education Building on the reservation. Center, formerly known as the Youth unable to appear due to illness. Instead, However, for the past few years, Center, there was a sizeable turnout Smith sent an inspirational and gracious she tutored high school students in her for the event. First, it was a Friday, message that was read by Joan Dyer. classroom at Okeechobee High School. second, all Tribal Employees were Due to a last minute Board and Mrs. Dyer had additional responsibilities off from work and third, anytime Council meeting, Tribal officials were as an advocate for the Seminole students there is competition in horseshoes B. unable to attend. However, who attended Okeechobee High School. C. people will be there. President/Acting Chairman Mitchell She helped them in all areas including Of course there were many Cypress and Brighton Councilman John personal, student/teacher related, and aca- other contests throughout the day, Huff, Sr., sent letters of congratulations to demic problems. such as the traditional fry cooking, the students. “Some of you would not have log peeling, woodcarving, sewing Joan Dyer, who recently retired even graduated if we didn’t have Mrs. and basket making. There was also a from the Okeechobee School System in Dyer to give you last minute assistance co-ed volleyball competition and a May, graciously stood in for Mr. Smith. and pull strings for you. We all owe her a lively bingo game to finish off the Mrs. Dyer was born in Odessa, MO and lot,” said Louise Gopher, Director of day. moved to Florida in 1983. She is the Education for the Brighton Reservation . Marlin Billie, the new mother of two children, Joe and Lynn. “She was very close and dedicat- assistant director of the Community Mrs. Dyer taught English IV and ed to our students and we will miss her,” Center, facilitated most of the day’s Journalism at Okeechobee High School said Gopher. contests and had some good laughs for 18 years. She is presently Editor for The Brighton Parent Advisory ribbing Kenny Tommie about the the Okeechobee Times. Her achievements Committee presented her with a sweet texture of his frybread. include 1998 OHS Teacher of the Year Paul Buster, Daisi Jumper and District Teacher of the Year in 1988. See INCENTIVE, page 6 and Solomon Cypress provided some mood music. Set up in the cen- ter’s theatre stage, they performed some gospel and country classics. 5th Annual Time Travel Tour At noon, the Recreation and he Department of Anthropology & many attractions in the park, such as the Community Center staff laid out a Genealogy invites all Tribal citizens Okefenokee Railroad Tour, animal habi- huge spread of food as people Tto sign up for the 5th Annual Time tats, boardwalks, nature center, and the arrived to enjoy everything from Travel Tour: “Earthworks of the Pogo and Walt Kelly museum. steaks to cherry pie. The meal was Ancestors.” On Nov. 15, the Tour will make prepared from scratch by Nancy “Earthworks of the Ancestors” its way home. After breakfast in Billie and her helpers. The frybread will feature special guided tours, not Fernandina Beach, and lunch in Fort and flat bread were hot, flawless, available to the general public, of south- Pierce, drop-offs will be made at the and delicious. eastern ceremonial sites at Kolomoki Hotmeals Buildings on the Brighton, Big Before the meal, Paul Historic Park and Ocmulgee National Cypress, and Hollywood reservations. Buster said a prayer and spoke a few Monument. Tribal citizens who have attend- words. He said, “It is great to be an The Tour will begin on Sunday, ed the first four Time Travel Tours are American, a native, a Seminole Nov. 11 with pickups at the Hotmeals encouraged to sign up and help the staff Indian. I urge you to reflect on and Buildings on the Hollywood, appreciate our forty plus years of Big Cypress, and Brighton progress and remember God in all reservations. things.” On Nov. 12, Tribal Jack Gorton, of B.C. citizens will visit Kolomoki Recreation, took the opportunity to Mounds State Historic Park, welcome everyone to the near Blakely, Georgia. There Community Center and explained are seven earthen mounds, the operations and purpose of the built during the 12th and 13th Center. centuries, at Kolomoki, The popular horseshoe con- including Georgia’s oldest test lasted all day featuring singles, great temple mound. The mixed doubles and seniors competi- 1,293-acre park also has a tion. Lena and Lucy Cypress museum. See INDIAN DAY, page 8 On Nov. 13, a full day will be spent visiting the Mound entrance at Ocmulgee National Monument. centerpiece of the “Earthworks of the Ancestors” tour, the Ocmulgee National Monument, celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Time near Macon, Georgia. There are eight Travel Tour. Shelby Osceola - Serious About Rodeo earthen mounds and the remains of a cer- There will be one chartered bus By Michael James Hollywood Horse club one day a emonial earthlodge, which served as for- and only 50 spaces are available on a HOLLYWOOD — Shelby few years ago, and she got mal council chambers. Tribal citizens first-come, first-served basis for the Osceola, the 12-year old daughter of hooked,” said her father, William. will be able to enjoy a special guided tour “Earthworks of the Ancestors.” William and Tabitha Osceola, is full of Hooked is an understate- not available to the general public. Also, a Registration is open to all the cit- surprises. ment. Shelby takes her horses special is scheduled for the afternoon. izens of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, “We just took her to the very seriously. Not only does On Nov. 14, after breakfast in over 18 years of age only. Shelby care for her four Macon, Time Travel Tour participants will To sign up for the “Earthworks horses; she also practices ride to the famous Okefenokee Swamp of the Ancestors,” or reserve a spot on the for at least one event Park, a National Wildlife Refuge that cov- waiting list, call Lisa Mullennix at (954) every day. Her events ers a half-million acres. After lunch on the 966-6300, ext. 1423, and leave your name include team roping, bar- property, Tribal citizens can visit the and phone number. rel racing, breakaway rop- ing, and goat tying and pole bending. Malcolm Tigertail Basketball Tournament She qualifies as pro in Eastern Indian By Janice Billie Lawrence, KS, and later, Palm Beach Rodeo Association (EIRA) BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress Community College. events and placed first in Recreation hosted the 2nd Annual He eventually returned to Big Team Roping event in a Malcolm Tigertail Memorial Basketball Cypress, finding it much more comfort- Sept. 15 Florida Junior Tournament on Sept. 28-29. Eight able to be around his family and the reser- Rodeo Association (FJRA) women’s teams and seven men’s teams vation where he grew up. He worked at event. The header, Shelby from Trail, Brighton and Hollywood came the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as a tour teamed with heeler Marla to play in memory of one of the Seminole guide. Scildeman, their prize was Tribe’s and Big Cypress Community’s His mother, Minnie, describes a buckle. favorite sons. her late son as “a person who felt no one Shelby’s interest Malcolm Tigertail (Panther was a stranger, meeting and talking to in rodeo is ironic, since Clan), 25 years old at the time of his dis- people always came easy to him and neither of her parents par- appearance, was the son of Minnie made him so likeable.” ticipated in rodeo events. Tigertail Bert and stepson of the late Due to a tragic auto accident, a However, her parents are Ernie Bert. An avid basketball player and son, relative, and friend departed this very supportive of Shelby sports enthusiast whom many describe as world leaving a void in the lives of many. and never miss an event. one of the “good guys”, Malcolm is However, the echo of his positive charac- When asked if remembered fondly in this community. ter and spirit are honored and remembered there are any second Malcolm grew up on the Big in the dedication of this event.