October 31, 2008 Cattle Ranching Exhibit Premieres at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum by CHRIS C
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ALVARADO MAKES FSU SAFETY MYRON ROLLE SEMINOLE STAR HIS RETURN VISITS BRIGHTON YOUTH SEARCH MUSIC CAMP SPORTS v 3C HEALTH v 6D COMMUNITY v 5A Volume XXIX • Number 10 October 31, 2008 Cattle Ranching Exhibit Premieres at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum BY CHRIS C. JENKINS izens and the Tribal Council. The exhibit also features the Ah-Tah- Tribal citizen Moses “Bigg” Jumper Jr. Staff Writer “This is a community exhibit,” Osce- Thi-Ki’s prized “Letter to Cowkeeper.” agreed, saying “this goes back to part of ola said. “This exhibit is more important Written in 1774, the letter comes from our history and people needed to know BIG CYPRESS — A historical than any other we have ever opened … It Lieutenant John Moultrie, governor of about it.” account of the rich heritage of Seminole is important for us as a Tribal people to the territory of British East Florida sent to The Tribe continues to have an cattlemen and women and their way of tell our own stories.” the first leader and founder of the Semi- increasing impact on the cattle ranching life premiered at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Tribal citizens loaned the museum nole Tribe. industry today, currently ranking fourth Museum on Sept. 25 in an exhibit entitled items from their personal collections and Throughout history, Juan Ponce de in the state of Florida and 12th in the U.S. “Cattle Keepers: The Heritage of Semi- possessions, including Seminole brands, Leon and St. Pedro Menendez de Aviles, in cattle production. Tribal innovations to nole Cattle Ranching.” ropes and saddles, to display as part of the have been credited with introducing cattle the industry include the creation of the Through oral reflections and photo- exhibit, which runs through Sept. 20, (Andalusian criolla) to Florida in the 16th state’s first electronic identification pro- graphs, museum staff created a historical 2009. Century. However, the Tribe’s influence gram, which verifies the source of Semi- account of the trailblazing cowboys and “This exhibit helps to provide an in the cattle industry has also remained nole brand beef. cowgirls who began the Seminole cattle even bigger perspective on Tribal histo- vital throughout several centuries. “I am happy this exhibit has been operations centuries ago. Chief Historic ry,” Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Director “Before the gaming or anything, this done so that we can continue to educate Chris C. Jenkins Resources Officer Tina Osceola said the Anne McCudden explained. “Especially was our livelihood,” President Richard everyone,” Chairman Mitchell Cypress Tribal Chief Historic Resources Officer Tina Osceola idea for the exhibit came about two years since the cattle industry is such a thriving Bowers Jr. said. explains the concept behind the exhibit to the guests in ago from suggestions made by Tribal cit- business within the Tribe.” Fifth generation cattle owner and Please see CATTLE Page 11A attendance. Tribal Council Convenes For Regular Meeting Fire-Rescue’s Elden Harner Receives Lifesaving Award BY CHRIS C. JENKINS Staff Reporter BRIGHTON — The Tribal Council met on the Brighton Reservation for a regular session meeting on Sept 17. They passed 22 resolutions on the agenda. In addition to the resolutions passed at the meet- ing, the Tribal Council presented Big Cypress Fire- Rescue logistical coordinator Elden Harner with the Billie Cypress Lifesaving Award. Harner received this award, presented to individuals who display extraordinary acts, for such acts including his rescue of trapped and stranded motorists in a canal on I-75. The resolutions passed at the meeting included: Resolution 23: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Tribal Resources Grant Program application for Seminole Police Department; ratification; Resolution 24: Konami Gaming, Inc. Master Gaming Device Lease and License Agreement; Resolution 25: Standard form agreement between owner and contractor where the basis of pay- ment is a stipulated sum of $379,450.72 between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Redman Builders, Inc. for the construction of the First Baptist Church Bath House located on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation; Please see COUNCIL Page 2A Billy Nelson Earns Chris C. Jenkins (L-R) Graduates Aaron Frank, Ashley Santiago, Stephanie Johns, Nick Frank and Clayton Simmons enjoye a weeklong trip to Jamaica to commemorate their academic achievement. His Pro License BY THEODORE NELSON SR. Tribal Graduates Relax at Caribbean Hot Spot Contributing Writer Since May 4, Billy BY CHRIS C. JENKINS younger kids something to look forward to besides rivers. Amid confusion by the English translation, the Nelson set his sights on becoming the first pro Staff Reporter just graduating.” original name the Spaniards gave the location, “las With a host of activities scheduled in what is chorreras,” means “river rapids.” Seminole motocross OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA — Clayton Sim- known as the country’s Garden Parish section, the The five graduates all agreed that the country’s rider. mons, Aaron Frank, Stephanie Johns, Nick Frank and week included visits to: the Martha Brae River, a friendly hospitality impressed them. On Sept. 28, Ashley Santiago had an opportunity of a lifetime Oct. Chukka ATV Safari, Chukka River Tubing Safari and “I appreciated the people being so polite and he earned the 5-12. a visit to the famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park. humble,” business administration graduate Stephanie points he needed For the five 2007-08 high school and college Although known for its rich heritage and agricul- Johns said. “They seem very content in their sur- to race in the pro graduates, their reward was to visit one of the ulti- ture, most visitors recognize the country in part as the roundings.” indoor, known mate fun-in-the-sun getaway destinations — Jamaica. birthplace of the legendary Jamaican musician and One of the 2007 high school graduates, Clayton as supercross, It proved to be an experience the Brandon, Tampa, social activitist Bob Marley. Simmons, agreed. and pro outdoor , Lakeland and Palmetto residents will never forget. Located along the islands northern coast of Ocho “I never imagined being able to come to Jamaica known as “It was all something different for them,” Tampa Rios, meaning “eight rivers,” the destination boasted but the people were so laid back and nice,” he said. It motocross, seasons. From January Liaison Richard Henry explained. “It was a reward waterfalls, rivers, grassy hills and sandy coves to for them working hard in school and it also gives the enjoy. Interestingly however, the area only has four Please see JAMAICA Page 6B through April of this year, Nelson had to undergo rehabilitation for a shoulder surgery with one thought on his mind — to get his pro John Anderson Commemorates Indian Day at Sell-Out Show icense. His relentless BY JUDY WEEKS Sanchez said the Tribe takes pleasure in training both on the Freelance Reporter hosting these kinds of events. track and in the gym “This is just one of the many enter- paid off as Nelson IMMOKALEE — More than 500 tainment opportunities that we plan to became a physically people joined singer/songwriter John bring to Immokalee,” he said. “Upon stronger and faster on his Anderson to celebrate Indian Day at the completion of the current renovations, model CRF450 R Honda Immokalee Seminole Casino on the our capacity will be greatly increased and dirtbike/motorcycle. evening of Sept. 26. we will be better able to serve our com- Nelson traveled as far Midway through a national tour, munity. It is my pleasure to have John away as Minnesota and spent Anderson said he has looked forward to Anderson here to celebrate the holiday.” about three weeks on the road making this stop in Seminole Country Born and raised in Central Florida in attending various National Pro- because it felt like a homecoming. He and the city of Apopka, John Anderson calls Am races. This competition brought out the best in his six band members entertained the himself a country boy at heart. the nation and every rider had the same professional crowd on a steel guitar, drums, banjo, fid- “I grew up fishing in the lakes, run- license goal in mind. dle, keyboard, base and lead guitar for ning around in the swamps and climbing Nelson will now only compete in professional nearly two hours of continuous music. in the moss draped oak trees of our back division races in 2009. Some of the tentative indoor On occasion the audience received an yard,” he said in an interview prior to his supercross scheduled races include stops in Daytona, Judy Weeks invitation to sing along. show. “Sometimes I wish I could close Fla., Atlanta, New Orleans and Las Vegas. Tentative (L-R) Andy Buster Sr., Casino Manager Tony Sanchez Jr., Amy Adams, John Anderson, Chair- As friends and fans filled the my eyes and return to those lazy nights, outdoor motocross venues include Freestone County Immokalee Casino for Anderson’s sell- man Mitchell Cypress and Family Services Director Helene Buster celebrate Indian Day at the Immokalee Casino. out concert, Casino Manager Tony Please see ANDERSON Page 2A Please see NELSON Page 2A COMMUNITY: A EDUCATION: B SPORTS: C Hollywood............ 3A Ahfachkee........... 2B ANNOUNCEMENTS: D v INSIDE: Big Cypress ......... 4A Charter School .....3B INDIAN DAY CELEBRATIONS Section E Tampa................. 5A Native Book..........3B Health................. 6D 2A • The Seminole Tribune • October 31, 2008 Anderson Continued from page 1A when I would kick back to the smell of orange blossoms and listen to the gators grunting in the pond.” Anderson said he started singing at an early age in his family’s living room, spend- ing long hours picking his guitar and mimicking his country music heroes. By 1972 he relocated to Nashville – the epicenter of country music – to pursue his dreams in earnest.