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“Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXIII • Number 8 June 7, 2002 1st Annual Big Cypress Culture Day

By Alexandra Frank BIG CYPRESS—On May 21, the B.C. baseball field served as the site for the 1st Annual Big Cypress Culture Day. Promoted by Janice Billie and sponsored by the Broadcasting Program, the event received a helping hand from programs such as Learning Resources, Family Services, Hot Meals, Pre-School, Language Department, the Chairman’s Office and interested com- munity members. The day’s activities focused on the Seminole Tribe’s culture. With the new wave of technology always bring- ing a new computer system or video game out every six months, the culture of the Seminole people has begun to suffer from neglect. No one person or thing is to blame for this neglect, many tribal citi- zens work to pay their bills and buy Melissa Sherman other necessities needed to raise their Employees gather under the new chickee for the May 30 dedication. families in today’s society. The days of living the traditional lifestyle of our great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents are not as common today. Many Tribal citizens simply do Henry Gopher Employee Park not have the time to teach today’s youth By Melissa Sherman “Henry was like a stained glass window. how to live off the land, like many of HOLLYWOOD – Hidden under When it was light outside he just shined. the older Seminoles did only twenty or a canopy of trees, deep in the Hollywood And, when it was dark, his inner spirit thirty years ago. So, the Broadcasting Tribal Office parking lot, there is a sweet still shined through for everyone to see. program undertook the task of this cul- stone path leading to a newly built He is admired and loved by everyone who tural enlightenment. Chickee. Here, you can find a few wel- knows him and everyone is delighted that The various groups who coming picnic tables, ready for employees a bronze plaque will be placed under the helped organize the cultural event and Tribal Citizens to take a break or eat a Chickee that will commemorate the day worked hard to ensure that it was both peaceful lunch in the fresh air. and the Henry Gopher Employee Park.” educational and fun. On May 30, the new Employee Gopher is a member of the Victor Billie and Herbert Jim Park was dedicated to Henry Gopher. Panther Clan and was a Board member of of the Language Department spoke to Gopher is the Building and Grounds the Brighton Reservation from 1967-69. the attendees about the Clan System, Department Head and was instrumental in 20 years later, he served as a Board mem- the Green Corn Dance and the Stickball getting the park approved by Tribal offi- ber for the Hollywood reservation from Game. There were stickball items used cials. 1987-89. to play the game available for the chil- Maureen Vass was the M.C. for Joe Strassner, Building dren to look over. the dedication ceremony and, as usual, They had planned to play a she did a wonderful job. She said, See PARK, page 4 game of stickball, but the pole needed to play was not available. Later, one was cut and put in the ball field for the kids to play a game and they went at it Alexandra Frank Amos Moses Billie Junior See CULTURE DAY, page 10 Frybread making was the most popular activity at the B.C. Culture Day. Tribe Closes On $315 Million In Bonds To Becomes A Marine Finance Hard Rock Hotel And Resort Projects NEW YORK, NY — On May 1, the Seminole Tribe of Florida closed on $315 million in bond financing that will be used to fund the construction of the Tribe’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Resort projects on the Hollywood and Tampa Reservations, creating as many as 2,500 construction jobs and 5,000 perma- nent jobs. “The Seminole Tribal Council and the Seminole people are extremely excited about the new Hard Rock facili- ties,” said Hollywood Councilman Max Osceola, Jr. “These projects are not only important to the long term growth of the Alexandra Frank Tribe, but are also significant economic L-R: Harley Jumper, SSgt. E.L. Walker, Amos Moses Billie Junior, Mitchell development and tourism projects for the Cypress, and Paul Bowers. State of Florida.” Both projects are expected to open in the first quarter of 2004. The By Alexandra Frank facility is like a small town, with many L-R: Joseph S. Weinberg, Cordish Company; Ed Dorsky, Attorney; Richard Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Resort in PARRIS ISLAND, SC –On amenities available to keep a soldier occu- Fields, Financial Consultant; Mitchell Cypress, President/Acting Chairman; Sally Hollywood will go up along U.S. 441, May 9-10, recruits based at the Parris pied. Tommie, Executive Administrative Assistant to the President; Max Osceola, Jr., just north of Stirling Road. The project Island training facility became Marines. Moses (as he known) lead his Hollywood Councilman; and Jerry Straus of Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker. May 9 was deemed “Family family around the facility while he See HARD ROCK, page 11 Day” at around 11:00 a.m. the base was explained some of the rules and regula- opened to visiting family and friends. tions a solider was expected to adhere by. Visitors were taken to an area with On May 10, the graduation cere- bleachers and hard top area about 2 foot- mony took place. The sequence of events ball fields long and football field wide. involved: a Sound Attention, Adjutants Council Sets Aviation Policy Here, eight platoons march out Call, March On of Troops, National onto the hard top area in perfect formation Anthem, Sound Off, Report-Publish the By Elrod Bowers ences, etc. review issue. Joe Frank, BIA and line up perfectly in eight groups. On Orders, Officers Center, Invocation, HOLLYWOOD—In its May 21 All other uses are deemed Superintendent, told the Council that the this day, they were given pins that signi- Commanding Officer Remarks, Pass in Council meeting, the Tribal Council set Priority 3, those requesting the aircraft BIA is willing to assist the Tribe in the fied completion of basic marine training. Review, Introduction of Award down policy and procedures concerning will need to submit the total trip cost, a Constitutional review process. The pin has an eagle clutching the earth Recipients, Retirement of Guidons, Honor the usage of Tribal aircraft. comparison of other transportation meth- Frank had scheduled a couple of and an anchor is behind the eagle and Graduate Presentation, “Marines Hymn”, According to the new Tribal ods and the user may be charged for the dates in May, only to have them fall earth. and the Final Dismissal. Aviation Policy, all requests will have to use of the aircraft. through. Frank suggested that the Tribal The pin is usually attached to the If you have never been to a grad- go through Executive Administrative There will be a mandatory mini- Council to draft an official letter request- marine’s hat and, as soon as the newly uation ceremony for any US military divi- Officer Ken Fields’ office for approval. mum of eight passengers on the ing assistance. recognized marines received their pins, sion, the ceremony is an impressive site. Use of aircraft for official gov- Gulfstream, or the flight may be canceled. The letter will be sent from they quickly attached them to their hats. All of the graduates stand at attention and ernmental business by the Board or According to Fields, purely per- Mitchell Cypress’s office requesting tech- During the ceremony, the marines were perform all exercises in unison. Council representatives will be designated sonal use of Tribal aircraft is no longer nical assistance. As the details become asked to sing the “Marine Battle Hymn”, The ceremony itself is steeped in as Priority 1. permitted, travel must be tied to a Tribal clearer, there will be evening meetings which they did, proudly. They were dis- tradition, and is the culmination of hard Tribal Council Department or program. scheduled for each reservation. missed, and were able to take family and work and perseverance of a future marine. Program travel is Priority 2, which The Tribal Council also heard an friends on a tour of the training facility. As in the words of J.W. Bearor, Colonel, includes workshops, seminars, confer- update on the proposed constitutional The visitors were able to visit the US Marines Corps: “Rest assured the barracks, weapons range, movie theatre, skills they have learned, as well as our bowling alley, library, general store and Osceola Receives Miami Herald many more sites of interest. The training See MARINE, page 5 All-Broward Athletic Award Inside This Issue . . . By Paula Gannon Cassels fast with her Sheridan Hills Sharks bas- DAVIE — The Miami Herald ketball coach Mr. Eric Spee and team Letters/E-mail ...... 2 All-Broward Athletic Awards was held at members. This year, the Sharks were one the very elegant Signature Grand. Over of the area’s top small school teams, Community News...... 3 900 coaches, athletes, parents and friends thanks to Osceola. attended the sports breakfast awards. Osceola guided the Sharks to a Seminole Muscle ...... 4 Channel 6 recorded the special 17-9 record, averaging 16.5 points, 2.5 event, and the awards were presented by steals and 2.5 assists a game. She ranked Sports ...... 6 the Herald sports staff. among the county leaders in 3-pointers Tribal member Mercedes made (41), and earned honorable mention Announcements...... 9 Osceola attended the sports awards break- on the class 1A All–State team. The Seminole Tribune 2 June 7, 2002 Aint Dimple Was A Genius * Dr. Dean Chavers and 16, I had my own gang, and we got into a little trouble. The ne of the things that I think about happened one night in main thing we did was meet on Saturday and ride in Cliff’s car to Washington, DC. About two dozen of us had gathered at some bootlegger’s. We would buy some wine, or some beer, or Othe invitation of the National Institute of Education to help some moonshine, and ride around and drink it. Or we would go to develop a research agenda for Indian education. some juke joint and hang around while we drank the alcohol ille- Deni Leonard had a contract with NIE to do the work. He gally. never delivered the product to NIE, unfortunately, so NIE spent One of the gang, unfortunately, after he woke up from a $50,000 of our taxpayer money for nothing. But that is another bad drunk, shot up a house in town. We saw him that night, asleep story. This story is about mentors. At one point in the proceedings, and drunk in his car. We tried to wake him, and his neck was as I made a point by asking the members of the assemblage to raise limp as a dish rag. He slept outside the juke joint all night in the their hands if they had had a mentor in high school or college. No front seat of his car. Why he shot up that house I will never know. hands went up, which surprised me. I thought at least one or two We didn’t even know he had a pistol in the car. of the folks there had had a mentor. Another one of the gang, after I left home, killed his wife I said I had never had one either. I concluded that the and went to prison for 20 years for it. When I knew him he was people in the room had made it through college on their own, not married. These particular boys were a little tough and meaner while most of their peers had fallen along the way, which was true. than the type of people I should have been hanging around with. But I realized later that I was wrong. I did have a mentor. Aint Dimple confronted me about that one time. She let She was not a teacher or some big-time professor. She me know how disappointed she was in me for drinking around and Yokchet shetahge’ tulchoben oonwegachum. was my grandpa Purcell Godwin’s sister, Aint Dimple Revels. I hanging out with that gang. I was like an egg-sucking dog when Four turtles sitting on a cabbage palm. realize now I got more mentoring from her as a teenager than I he is caught, with my tail between my legs and my head hanging realized even 20 years later. down. Aint Dimple was a genius, and I will prove that to you She decided to do something about it. My mother could Search for words in Miccosukee later. She was born as the twentieth century started. She went as not handle me; I refused to let her beat me any more. So Aint far as she could go in school at that time, through the eighth grade. Dimple wrote to her brother, my Grandpa, and told him he had Animals, Insects, Birds, Fish Finishing the eighth grade in an Indian school before World War better come get me. Grandpa had moved from North Carolina to II was enough to qualify a person to become a teacher, so she Virginia ten years earlier. taught school for a few years. With some minor arrangements, Grandpa and Grandma Then she fell in love and married Uncle Lonnie Revels, came and got me in September, 1957. I went home with them and Sr., one of the toughest, fairest, kindest, and most exemplary peo- lived for the next six years. The move possibly saved my life. At ple I have ever known in my life. They proceeded to have six chil- least it saved me from making some foolish choices of friends. dren, five girls and a boy, all of whom have been my life-long Aint Dimple proved her genius to me 25 years later. She friends and supporters. got the answers to one of my favorite questions on the first try, and Florence, Cloris, Della, Lonnie, Jr., Theresa, and Rosa have got them all correct. No one else has ever done that. always been kind and wonderful to me. They have forgiven my In 1976 I was living in California and had just finished faults when other people looked for them. my doctorate at Stanford. Several people thought it was time for Once she got married, Aint Dimple quit teaching school me to move back home, so they pushed me to apply for the job of and became a housewife. She was happy doing that, and was an Indian Education Specialist with the State of North Carolina excellent housewife for the rest of her life. But being a housewife I went for an interview with the State Superintendent, was not a comedown or a putdown to her. She thought of it as a Craig Phillips. His assistant practically told me I had the job when high calling. he took me back to the airport the next morning. Instead of me She was a wonderful cook. I had many meals at her being lured, however, they re-advertised the position and lured house, and never had anything that didn’t taste great. She had all someone else. the country foods-cornbread, beans, peas, collards, okra, toma- I was mystified about what happened, but found out later toes, ham, bacon, sausage, liver pudding, corn, turnips, squash, that three people, all Indians, had called Craig and told him not to chicken, and on and on. hire me. They said I was a California Indian radical, that I had She always had a pound cake on her sideboard, and you been one of the Alcatraz occupiers, and that I would come back to could come in from the field and have a piece of it at ten o’clock NC and mess things up. if you wanted to, if you were helping them on the farm. That Within six months I had learned about their stopping me pound cake was always delicious. One of my favorite memories is from coming home, and had learned their names. Over the next of Uncle Lonnie coming in from the field, cutting himself a slice few years I would tell people back home the story, without telling of that cake, and eating it standing up in the kitchen. the names, then ask them to guess who the three back stabbers She inspired her own children and a host of others. Four were. No one ever got even one of them right. of her six went to college and earned degrees. The other two chose One day I told the story on Aint Dimple’s front porch, to not to go, but that was their decision. Just as my brother who never her, Uncle Lonnie, her brother Lankford, and my cousin Donald went to college tells me, not everyone should go to college. Some Godwin. The three men guessed and got no names right. Finally people hate it. I understand that, at least intellectually. they gave up. Then I asked Aint Dimple and she got them all right, Aint Dimple was a lady of strong faith. She was at First the first time, with no guesses. Baptist Church every Sunday morning for Sunday School and “One was English Jones,” she said. “That’s right,” I said. church. She was back again Sunday night for evening service. He was the chancellor of the college. She was there on Wednesday night for prayer meeting. And Uncle “Another one was James B. Chavis,” she said. “That’s Lonnie was with her every time. They would never have thought right,” I said. He was the vice chancellor of the college and want- NO-KO-SHE (BEAR) CHO-WAA-TE (GOAT) of not going to church. ed to be chancellor. HO-FE (BEE) TA’-FE (GRASSHOPPER) She and I had many conversations, both when I still lived “The third one was Purnell Swett,” she said. “That’s FOO-SHE (BIRD) A-LO-LE (HERON) at home, and after I left home. It was through these conversations right,” I told her. He was the superintendent of schools for the OK-CHA’-LE (BLACK BIRD) KA-WAA-YE (HORSE) that she imparted her wisdom to me. To the extent that it did not county. BOO-LE (BREAM) CHO-WAA-NE (HOUSEFLIES) take, that is my fault. After I left, when I visited home again, she “How did you know that?” someone asked her. ECH-KA-NE (BUG/INSECT) TOO-NE (HOUSE FLY) made it clear that her house was open to me, and I spent many “It just makes sense,” she said. “They were the ones with KA-LA-FE (CATFISH) CHE-SHE (MOUSE) nights with her and Uncle Lonnie as a guest. I always felt at home, the most to lose, thinking Dean would come in and take their jobs KA-LE-FE (CATFISH 2) O-NO-SHE (MUDFISH) never felt like a guest. I was just another one of the children. away.” SHAK-CHE (CRAW FISH/SHRIMP) O-SHAA-NE (OTTER) In addition to raising her own children, she took other No one else in my life has been that smart. Aint Dimple EE-CHE (DEER) OO-PA’A-KE (OWL) children into her house and raised them. Some stayed a little was a genius, and my savior. EE-FE (DOG) SHO-KE (PIG) while, and some stayed for life. I found it amazing that she could Dr. Dean Chavers is Director of Catching the Dream, a national FOO-SHE (DUCK) PA-CHE (PIGEON) do as much work as she did, and still have time to talk to us young scholarship program for Indian students. His e-mail address is LAA-LE (FISH) SHO-KOO-CHE (PIGLET) people. [email protected]. KASH-TE (FLEA) CHOK-FE (RABBIT) I had a somewhat troubled childhood. When I was 14, 15, CHOO-LE (FOX) SHAA-WE (RACCOON) KO’-TE (FROG) CHEN-TE (SNAKE) Letters & E-mail 6300 Stirling Rd. Hollywood. FL 33024 [email protected] A Letter To My People Dear Editor: ancestral culture. I hope to visit Florida In reference to our lodging, what I have two teenagers who were one day, I have relations on Merritt Island we have to offer you are our primitive o my people of the Seminole Tribe, faith and prayers. born in Florida. They would love to learn Best wishes, rooms called chickees, there are no elec- I wish to share my experience that On May 6, 2002 I got back the about your tribe and your beliefs. They Brian Beilensohn tricity nor water the restrooms and Tchanged my life. results and thank goodness I got checked have been searching books and news enquiries@halsallridingandliv- showers are out side and they have two In all of my years in this world because they found a Dysplastic Polyp, reports about your tribe. erycentre.co.uk twin-size beds, army-style. You can rent that I’ve been living, I finally got one which is pre-cancerous. We would love to learn more an extra cot for the third person. These scare that turned my life around. I’ve I have quit drinking as of March about you. Also, they would both love to P.S. please include my email address on chickees are $35.00 dollars a night plus been in places that I don’t remember how and gave up drugs a long time ago, I don’t have a pen pal. My son is 18 and my any new updates involving the Seminole $10.00 dollars the rental of the extra cot I had gotten there, due to alcohol and sit in the bars all day or even go into one daughter is 17. If you can give us any People. a night. drugs. From drug rehabs to hospitals, psy- as I did when I quit the last time. I’m information, we would love that. If you are planning to bring your chiatric wards and even jail. learning to take better care of myself by [email protected] Dear Editor: own tent to camp out, you would have I partied with everyone from Key exercising and eating healthier foods. We will be in area on July 5 for a to call our campground facility for West to Texas and on up to Minnesota. I So take heed and take yourself Dear Editor: few days and we are looking for a low- prices and information. Their number thought I could be the only one left stand- and/or a loved one and get a physical, you Next year, I will be teaching cost, fun adventure for me, my husband, is 1-800-983-1330. ing until a couple of months ago. might even save yourself or your loved American history and I devote 1 quarter my 10-year old son and my sister in law. I didn’t feel like the old wild and one. of the year to native Americans. We do Can you tell me would you have anything Dear Editor: crazy Cagey I used to be. When I drank Thanks for listening to my story many field trips and I would like to attend available for this time for us and what our I wanted to make a correction in my beer or sodas, it was hard to go down and I hope to see you around. any events your tribe sponsors. Is there cost would be? In other words we would the article, “Managing Your Health Care my throat. Dr. Van Gelder has been keep- With all my prayers, Janieve any way I can get a list of your events for need to lodging or camping for two nights Bills”, May 17, 2002 article. The article ing an eye on my thyroid, but it wasn’t “Cagey” Jumper-Robenstein. our next school year? (Aug. 2002 - May and things to do during the day. What stated that the Seminole Health that. Then my throat seemed to have 2003). Thanks, kind of package could you recommend or Department Pharmacy network provider closed in on me, and I felt like I was Tony Scamardella work out for us? was Sav-Rx. This is not correct. The choking and it was worse at night. North Fort Myers Lori Spence Seminole Health Department Pharmacy I was also feeling dizzy and tired all of Academy of the Arts xspences@earthlink .net network provider is Pharmacy Services the time, just bending over made me think Seminole [email protected] Group or PSG. I was going to pass out. Yanet Valdes of Billie Swamp Safari Thank you, I ate ice cubes all of the time, I Dear Sir, writes: Robert North could have eaten all the ice burgs in Tribune May I say that I found the web Dear Ms. Spence, Health Systems Analyst Alaska. Then my friend said that I needed Editor-in-Chief: Virginia Mitchell site very interesting, not only does it show Thank you for your e-mail inquir- Health Department iron. So, I went to the clinic to see what Editor: Elrod Bowers Native American people progressing in a ing on our facility and what we have to Seminole Tribe of Florida. they could do. And, as always, they had Designers: Stephen Galla, Melissa Sherman modern world, but maintaining links with offer you. my file at the front desk because Dr. Van Reporters: Alexandra Frank Gelder calls me his hyper-hypochondriac, Paula Gannon Cassels it is so bad I even know my file number. Archivist: Ernie Tiger Tribune Deadlines As usual, they drew blood and Contributors: Janice Billie, Marlin J. Billie, gave me the ol’ specimen cup, and no, I Lucy Evanicki, Michael James, The following deadlines apply to Attention! wasn’t in that condition. Bob Kippenberger (Photos), all submissions for inclusion into the Now I had another scare back in Nery Mejicano, Robin Osceola, Tribune: On Jan. 1, 2002, the sub- 1994, where I had tuberculosis, but with Gary Padgett, Benny Secody, Patsy West, Issue: July 5, 2002 scription rate for The Seminole the age of modern medicine, I beat that. Dr. Patricia R. Wickman Deadline: June 21, 2002 Tribune increased to $30 a year. When my results came back the Cartoonist: Brian Vavra • Order or renew your subscription clinic sent me to Dr. Jeffery B. Kaner, he Issue: July 26, 2002 now! Make checks payable to The is a Gastroenterology consultant P.A., The Seminole Tribune Deadline: July 12, 2002 Seminole Tribune, 6300 Stirling what he told me scared the ____ out of me (no pun intended). He said I had blood is a member of the Native American • Rd., Hollywood, FL, 33024. Journalists Association, the Florida Issue: August 16, 2002 in my stool. He also wanted to check my kidney and liver and I would also need a Press Club and the Associated Press. Deadline: August 2, 2002 Letters/e-mails to the Editor must be • colonoscopy. The problem with my throat was due to acid reflux. signed and may be edited for publica- Issue: September 6, 2002 tion. Subscription rate is $30 per year Deadline: August 23, 2002 Solution to Things found in a home I have heard and read about this procedure on men and a few women, but by mail. Make checks payable to The • Seminole Tribune, 6300 Stirling Rd., Issue: September 27, 2002 whoever you are get checked out, not just by my symptoms. Even have a physical. Hollywood, FL 33024. Phone: (954) Deadline: September 13, 2002 967-3416. Fax: (954) 967-3482. • Now I hate to get knocked out and I was scared, so I called Carol Or subscribe on the Internet at Issue: October 18, 2002 www.seminoletribe.com Deadline: October 4, 2002 Crenshaw and asked her, my Uncle Paul, © Seminole Tribe of Florida • Aunt Meg Buster, and the church to keep Issue: November 8, 2002 me in their prayers. For I always believed Deadline: October 25, 2002 in God, I might not be by the books. Postmaster: • I had my procedure done on Send Address Changes to Issue: November 29, 2002 April 12, 2002. I went in holding my little The Seminole Tribune, Deadline: November 15, 2002 blue teddy bear cause my family and 6300 Stirling Rd., • boyfriend could not be there, plus I had Hollywood, FL 33024. The Seminole Tribune 3 June 7, 2002 Community News v Leadership Broward Visits Okalee Village By Paula Gannon Cassels day in each month session, for nine industry, education, government, envi- HOLLYWOOD—Anne Hotte, months, ending in a full day in June. ronment, criminal justice, human needs Executive Director of Leadership Each session are conducted by and quality of life. Broward, Kathalyn Feuer and Steven leaders in their fields who cover topics There are smaller groups of Bowers, a graduate of Leadership such as leadership training, business and seven to nine people who work together Broward organized a group of 55 to solve a specific problem, this members as part of a culture pro- allows members to actively use their gram to visit the Okalee Village. leadership skill. Candidates must be The group was led at least twenty-five years of age and through a tour of the Ah-Tah-Thi- live or work in Broward. Participants Ki Museum at the Okalee Village are selected basis on past involve- to learn about the traditions of the ment in the community and their Seminole people. After the muse- ability to set high personal goals. um, the tour provided a nice sum- Participants are expected to mer lunch of fresh fruit, coleslaw, secure their own funding for this and sandwiches for the members. prestigious program, and many Later, Mike Bailey employers and other organizations staged an alligator wrestling are willing to help with this show for the group. Before the deductible expense. members said goodbye, Tom The graduates of Leadership Gallaher, Development and Broward join together to present edu- Promotions Coordinator, made cational seminars and conferences, sure everyone left with a smile provide networking opportunities for and a goodie bag. members, assist other communities in Paula Gannon Cassels Leadership Broward creating and promoting their pro- Foundation, Inc. offers a program grams. Michael Kelly and library staff show some of the books offered during the book fair. that identifies current and emerg- The graduates also pool ing leaders who possess skill and resources, build coalitions, as well as sense of commitment to improve coordinate and enhance the training the community. programs, to inspire and facilitate DSO Hosts Scholastic Book Fair The program begins in Paula Gannon Cassels excellence in community leadership September with a one overnight Tom Gallaher, Stephen Bowers, Buster Baxley. in Broward County. By Paula Gannon Cassels new books, music and other educational retreat, and continues with a one HOLLYWOOD —The DSO materials. Library held its 1st Annual S holastic Book For more information, contact Mr. Fair from May 14–June 3. Kelly, at the DSO Library at (954) 989- There was a large selection, includ- 6840, x1226. Hollywood Youth Conference Slated For July ing Harry Potter, By Alexandra Frank 18 activities are “Alateen” meetings and Cultural Arthur’s Adventures by HOLLYWOOD—On May 15, a committee for the Activities/Storytelling. These activities will take place in Marc Brown and books 1st Annual Hollywood Youth Conference met at the DSO evening to utilize precious conference time from morning till about different animals Building to discuss issues concerning the conference, which night. like Wolves, Monkeys, will target Seminole youth ages 6-18. The 1st Annual Hollywood Youth and Lions. The committee, made up of Conference is the result of the many hours They even had tribal citizens and tribal employees from and effort the “steering committee” has The Adventures of varied programs, gathered to create a logged to hold such an event. Captain Underpants and schedule that will offer varied topics and A final schedule is near completion Adventures of Super activities for tribal youth and parents. and a draft for an application for the confer- Diaper Baby in the The 4-day event will take place ence has been completed and accepted. comic book section. on July 9-12 at the Universal Orlando Other items discussed were creating back- There were also Hard Rock Hotel. There are many posi- pack or bags for the conference that will instructional books like tive topics and activities scheduled, the utilize the tribe’s logos from the Council Learn To Play A Guitar, conference promises to be a fun, thought and Board seal. Also, folders are being con- Let’s Do Magic and How provoking conference for the attending sidered for the conference attendees, which To Make Ice Cream. For youth and adults. will also have a logo imprinted upon it. the bigger kids in the Many of the activities sched- The conference is shaping up to be family, there were uled will be broken down into the three a 3-day event filled with activities that both diaries, journals, humor age groups as follows: 6-8, 9-13, and 14- parent and child can actively participate in. and software, posters and 18. There will also be certain topics that Application acceptance will be reviewed school supplies. have mature themes for the 14-18 year and accepted by the steering committee that Michael Kelly, old age group. For the younger children, consists of Diane Buster, Leoma Poore, DSO Librarian, likes to are movies such as the biography of Alexandra Frank Mark Purcell, and Jo Motlow North. Watch read about dinosaurs and Billy Mills. Committee member Mark Purcell. out for future announcements for applica- sharks, but his favorite Also taking place during the 14- tion locations and availability. book is My Dog Clifford. Kelly hosts a storytelling session for the kids in the 1st Annual Community Police Appreciation Day library on Monday morn- ings at 9:30 a.m. and By Paula Gannon Cassels Hollywood Council Friday mornings at 9:00 HOLLYWOOD—On May 11, Representative Max a.m. He also holds arts a quiet Saturday morning, Lieutenant Osceola, who recalled a and crafts sessions Will Latchford and Jo Motlow North time when the Hollywood throughout the week for emceed the 1st Annual Reservation didn’t have a the children. Community/Police Appreciation Day police department. If there The goal for Dedication Ceremony. was an accident, they scholastic book fair was The ceremony started with an would wait for hours for to sell $3,000 worth of invocation by Broward County Sheriff’s help to come. The books and CD-ROMS. If Office Chaplain Rick Braswell who Seminole Tribe then decid- they reached the goal, Paula Gannon Cassels offered the dedication prayer to the ed to form their own Law 50% would go back Young student shows off her new book. Seminole community. Enforcement at that time. towards the purchase of The first speaker was Hollywood Board Representative David Dehass and Acting Chief of Seminole 4-H Awards Dinner Police Mike Floyd also attended the By Paula Gannon Cassels the awards dinner. ceremony. BIG CYPRESS — On May 24, the Joe Osceola gave the opening bless- There was musi- Seminole 4-H Club held their awards dinner ing for the awards dinner, which was a deli- cal entertainment by cious buffet of home cooked Paul Buster short ribs and brown gravy with (Cowbone) on the rice and black eye peas, greens guitar, and Paul and corn bread or fry fish, pota- Houlihan (Don toes salad and a table of assort- Helms) on the elec- ed cheese cakes and pies. tric piano. Captain After dinner, Big Shawn Goddard and Cypress Board Representative the K-9 drug detec- Paul Bowers led the 4-H tor dog, “Gator,” Paula Gannon Cassels pledges and introduced met the kids. The David DeHass, Betty Osceola, Mercedes Osceola Coordinator Polly Hayes and younger children and Max Osceola cut the ribbon. Program Assistant Edna had fun in the McDuffie, who gave awards to bounce houses. the officers. Most of the Seminole license plates were given to those who Assisting them for the Department of Law Enforcement attended the ceremony. Betty Osceola evening were youth officers, employees came to meet the citi- gave blessing for the food in Vice President Bennie zens and enjoy the ribbon cutting Miccosukee and English. Lunch, catered Hernandez and Secretary ceremony. Tribal members Betty by Scruby’s, offered grill chicken, pork Victoria Hernandez, who hand- Osceola, Miss Seminole rib, coleslaw and salad with rolls. ed out Merit Awards and 4-H T- Mercedes Osceola and Tribal A special appreciation goes to shirts. Officials Max Osceola and David Mike Floyd and Josephine North for One successful 4-H Dehass cut the ribbons during the presenting the 1st Annual Community/ member, Andrew Bowers, ceremony. Police Appreciation Day Dedication received special recognition. A Paula Gannon Cassels Free T-shirts and Ceremony. graduating senior, Bowers has K-9 drug detector dog “Gator.” been a inspiration to the younger 4-H members. Bowers often raises swine as a project, and has held Angie Margotta, Seminole Police Officer clinics to help others learn about By Paula Gannon Cassels showing swine. He has also HOLLYWOOD — You have probably seen Angie shown swine at the South Margotta patrolling the Hollywood reservation in her patrol car, Florida Fair, and Youth or at the Tribal Office building keeping a watchful eye out for Livestock Show in Okeechobee our safety, but she is not all work all the time. as FFA member. Angie has a softer side, whether it be co-leading for All of the 4-H mem- the Girl Scouts or staying fit by biking and jogging a few miles bers would like to wish Andrew on the beach. Margotta aspires to work with children while the best, as he will be entering remaining a police officer and enjoys being involved with the college this fall. people in the community. The mission of Margotta enjoys camping and biking, she says staying Seminole Indian 4-H is to assist fit mentally, as well as physically, helps her be ready for any youth in acquiring knowledge, emergency on the job. developing life skills and form- Her education started with basic college courses and is ing attitudes that will enable enrolled in a criminal justice class at Broward Community them to become self directing, College in Davie. Paula Gannon Cassels productive and contributing She was hired by the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a A special recognition award was presented to Paul members of Seminole Tribe and deputy, and attended the Corrections Academy at Broward Bowers Sr. Big Cypress Board Representative by 4-H. society. Community College in1999. Later she attended the Police The 4-H program is Academy at Broward Community College. at the Big Cypress Community Center. open to all interested youth regardless of Margotta has been working for the Seminole The 4-H Staff, Project Leaders, race, color, sex, creed, national origin or Department of Law Enforcement since May of 2000. If you Resource Volunteers, Small Animal Club handicap. Participants are between the ages have the chance, stop and say hello to one of the many dedicat- Members, Officers and members of the Steer of 5 and 18 years and reside in every demo- ed officers in the Seminole Police Department. and Swine Clubs from Immokalee, Big graphic area, mainly the Seminole Indian Look for more Seminole Police Department profiles in Paula Gannon Cassels Cypress, Hollywood and Brighton attended Reservations. future issues. Seminole Police Department Officer Angie Margotta. The Seminole Tribune 4 June 7, 2002 Health and Education v SSEEMMIINNOOLLEE MMUUSSCCLLEE The Dog Days Of Summer he dog days of summer are near and it’s time to volume due to excessive sweating. Blood then pools in start thinking about preparing for the Florida the extremities, and the person may faint or feel dizzy. Theat and humidity. The symptoms of heat exhaustion also include nausea Exercising regularly during the summer heat and fatigue. Treatment should include resting in a cool brings an increased risk of dehydration, which occurs place and drinking fluids containing electrolytes. when the body loses excessive amounts of water and Medical attention may be required. important blood salts, like potassium and sodium. *Heat stroke is a medical emergency requir- There’s a good reason that your parents and ing immediate action. In this scenario, the body’s tem- gym teacher (hopefully) warned you about dehydra- perature-regulating processes stops functioning, sweat- tion: Not only can it hurt athletic performance, but it ing usually stops, the skin becomes dry and hot, and can lead to other heat-related illnesses such as heat the person’s rectal temperature rises to more than 105 exhaustion, heat stroke, and in severe cases, death. F. Other symptoms include disorientation, vomiting, There are many potential causes of dehydra- headache, and unconsciousness. tion. The most obvious are strenuous activity with If untreated, death occurs due to the circulato- excessive sweating, and prolonged exposure to the sun ry collapse and central nervous system Priscilla Sayen, Mary Gay Osceola, Cornelia Osceola, Wanda Bowers, and Jeanne Hatfield. or high temperatures coupled with not drinking damage. Aggressive steps must be taken enough fluids. immediately to lower the person’s body Also, beware of overusing of diuret- temperature. Until medical help arrives, ics (including alcohol and caffeine) or other cover the afflicted person with ice packs, Seminole Walking Program “Walk For Life” medications that increase urination, as immerse in cold water, and/or rub with well as vomiting and diarrhea. Other alcohol. By Jeanne Hatfield causes of dehydration include dia- The most obvious way to avoid trou- HOLLYWOOD — A betes, kidney disease, and liver dis- ble is to stay hydrated, preferably with few months ago, the ease. water. This is crucial for everyone who Recreation and Health There are three stages of dehy- takes part in outdoor activities, from morn- Departments started the dration: mild, moderate and severe. The ing walkers to weekend warriors to world- Seminole Walking Program in mild phase occurs when there’s a loss of class athletes. order to create awareness and no more than 5 percent of the For most of us, being aware and pre- responsibility for a healthy body’s fluid. Some of the signs pared is the easiest way to prevent lifestyle. include thirst and a slightly dry dehydration. On hot humid days, an The program has been mouth. Some of the accompany- active person can become dehydrated in very successful, and we are ing symptoms include low blood about 15 minutes. Drinking during exer- always pleased to welcome pressure, lack of energy, general cise is essential to prevent the detrimen- new members. These walks are weakness, and rapid breathing. tal effects of dehydration on the body tem- conducted twice a week, on Drinking plain water may be all the treatment perature and exercise performance. Mondays and Wednesdays at needed, but if that doesn’t work try fluids with sodium The American College of Sports Medicine 12:00 noon at John Williams and electrolytes (such as Gatorade and Powerade). recommends that a person should drink 20 oz. of fluid Park on Sheridan Street west of Mild dehydration rarely results in complications. about two hours prior to exercise to promote hydration State Road 7. If you can’t Melissa Sherman Moderate dehydration occurs when the body and allow time for excretion of excess ingested water. make it on these days feel free Walker begin trek at John Williams Park. loses between 5-10 percent of its fluids. Some symp- The person should drink 5-10 oz. of cool fluid every toms include a very dry mouth, sunken eyes, and skin 15 to 20 minutes during exercise to replace sweat loss- to join other participants who meet and walk on that doesn’t bounce back quickly when lightly pinched es their own in the park on our off days. and released. This summer, be sure to get plenty of exercise Each time, we walk around the park it In infants, beware of a sunken fontanel (soft — and, of course, water and other fluids. equals a mile. Each mile is recorded per participant, spot) on the head. Be sure to drink fluids with sodium — Kenny Bayon is the Physical Trainer at the and accrued each time a participant goes. For every and electrolytes. In teenagers and adults with moderate Hollywood Recreation Gym, his email address is 10 miles walked, each participant received a nice, dehydration, careful home treatment can be safe, but [email protected]. new T-shirt, courtesy of Recreation. phone contact with a physician is advisable. In the short time we have been conducting Children under 10 with moderate dehydration this program, some walkers have already reached should see a physician, though hospitalization usually ater accounts for about 60 per- the 20-mile mark! Those members have received isn’t necessary. cent of a man’s body weight. It gift certificates from the Sports Authority to pur- The most dangerous phase is severe dehydra- Wrepresents about 50 percent of a chase a brand new pair of walking shoes for their tion, which occurs when the body loses 10-15 percent woman’s weight. Young and valiant efforts. Congratulations! of its fluid. The signs include those in the moderate middle–aged adults who drink when Our next goal is to reach the fifty-mile zone, as well as a rapid pulse (more than 100 beats a they’re thirsty do not generally have mark! Our walks are fun and energizing, and we minute at rest), rapid breathing, cold hands and feet, to do anything more to maintain Jeanne Hatfield would like to encourage each and every one of you and blue lips. Another telling point is if the person has their body’s fluid balance. Children Melissa Sherman and Virginia Mitchell show off to come out and give it a try and enjoy the beauti- confusion and lethargy, and cannot be easily aroused. need more water because they their 10 Mile Club T-shirts. ful scenery of John Williams park. You will love it! In this situation, the person must be rushed to expend more energy, but most the hospital immediately. Intravenous fluids (IVs) can adolescents who drink when quickly reverse dehydration, and often save the lives they are thirsty get as much of young children and infants. water as their system requires. Other heat-related trouble that can occur: Adults over 60, however, need to drink Seminole Tribe Youth Seminar *Heat cramps (involuntary muscle spasms) fluids more often; those who drink only when they occur during or after activity, usually in the specific are thirsty probably get only about 90% of the muscles exercised. They’re probably caused by an fluid they need. Seniors who have relocated to imbalance of the body’s fluid and electrolyte concen- areas where the weather is warmer or dryer, or trations. Muscle spasms can occur if the electrolytes both, are likelier to become dehydrated unless aren’t replaced. The best way to treat this is to rest, they make it a practice to drink even when not drink fluids with electrolytes, and add salt to foods. thirsty. *Heat exhaustion is caused by reduced blood HHS Ensure Opportunity For Tribes To Assume Indian Health Service Programs Department of Health and Human Services bers and the health services the tribe provides. (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today Whether health services are provided by the tribe or by announced final regulations that give American Indian IHS, the quality of care is among the best in the and Alaska Native tribes a guaranteed right to negoti- nation.” ate agreements, called compacts, for the operation, The IHS, an HHS agency, works with tribes control and redesign of most Indian Health Service to provide health care services to about 1.5 million (IHS) programs and activities. American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to “This new rule further strengthens the rela- more than 560 federally recognized tribes. Under Title tionship between the federal government and tribal V, tribes can elect to provide all of their health services governments,” Secretary Thompson said. “By making by assuming the operation and control of health pro- a permanent option for tribal self-government, we cre- grams provided by IHS for their benefit. Such pro- ate the opportunity for tribes to play a more active role grams can include the delivery of health care services, as we fulfill our responsibility for providing health construction and environmental projects and public services to American Indian and Native American health programs. The funds for functions transferred to tribes.” the tribe are negotiated on an annual basis. Jeanne Hatfield The regulations, which will be published as a Tribal self-governance for IHS programs David DeHass (cowboy hat) and Lester Brown (white shirt next to DeHass) with Hollywood youth. final rule in the May 17 Federal Register, establish a began in 1994 as a demonstration involving 14 tribes. permanent self-governance program within HHS and Today, there are 56 compacts, covered by 75 funding stem from the Tribal Self-Governance Amendments of agreements, which transfer more than $744 million in HOLLYWOOD — On April 1, the effect on their everyday performance, in school and 2000. The rule takes effect on June 17. operating funds for tribal health programs serving Recreation and Health Departments staged a won- at home. A rulemaking committee, involving 23 tribal more than 279 tribes. derful event, involving motivational speaker Lester Keen aware of the needs of the Hollywood representatives and seven federal representatives, The final rule will make these demonstrations Brown, for the Hollywood community children. youth, David Dehass was eager to have an event that negotiated the details of the rule as required under the a permanent option for tribes — allowing tribes to rely Sponsored by Hollywood Board Representative would underscore the importance of self-confidence. law. The committee met six times between March and on such compacts as an option in the future. The rule Recreation, August 2001 and considered issues raised by tribal also clarifies many of the details about how permanent Health, and Family representatives around the country. The committee first compacts should be negotiated and renewed. services staff were negotiated a proposed rule, published Feb. 14, 2002, The final rule reflects the committee’s con- there to help facilitate and then met again in April 2002 to review the com- sensus on more than 250 issues that needed to be discussion and direct ments and recommend final regulatory language. resolved in order to create a permanent self-gover- the students through “The Tribal-Federal Negotiated Rulemaking nance program, including the criteria for tribes to be each activity. Lester Committee is to be commended for addressing multi- eligible to participate in self-governance, the process had the kids partici- ple issues and reaching consensus on hundreds of for transferring funds and the tribal option to “pur- pate in many interac- items,” said Dr. Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., director of chase” services from IHS. On three issues, where a tive and creative proj- the IHS. “The success of tribes managing their own consensus was not reached, the rule adopts the federal ects. The 35 children programs is reflected in the health of their tribal mem- positions. who attended seemed to enjoy themselves. Another impor- tant part of the spring Park break event was the Continued from page 1 crucial help provided by peer educators Manager, and his assistant, Ken David Anderson and Bonawitz, orchestrated the park plan. Joey Richardson, who Operations and Compliance Officer Ken helped bridge the gap Fields made the funding for this project between the various available. Gopher’s assistant JoAnn ages of the partici- O’Connell and Ken Bonawitz came up pants. with the idea for dedicating the park to Lester spoke to Gopher. the kids about obsta- Jeanne Hatfield Tribal employees and citizens cles he overcame in gathered for this special day to show their Jeanne Hatfield (top right) helped with the many creative and interactive projects. his life and that self- support and enjoy a continental breakfast. esteem and goals are After a moment of silence and David Dehass, the purpose of the event was to build the keys to success. Lester had music, visual aids a beautiful poem, Vass sur- self-esteem, develop self-motivation and goal set- and party favors to keep the kids entertained and prised the honoree ting, and improve academic performance in the interested. JoAnn O’Connell Gopher, who was youth. He also encouraged the kids to work in (L-R): Hyde Gopher, Sandy Selner and Henry Gopher. accompanied by his Lester Brown, who has worked with the small groups, to teach teamwork. After a fun day of son, Hyde, and his tribe for many years, was the captivating master of learning about goal setting, the participants were wife, Sandy Selner. Unfortunately, spirit and sent her love. ceremonies. Brown challenged the youth to take an treated to a fun time at Boomers, with Bo Young his daughter, Roberta, could not be According to Strassner, additional plans for honest look at how they see themselves and its and the Recreation staff. with him, but she was with him in the park are already in place for a paved sidewalk for handicapped accessibility. The Seminole Tribune 5 June 7, 2002 Amos Moses Billie Junior Graduates RCT Boot Camp P.F.C. Amos Moses Billie Junior has graduated from Recruit Course Training (RCT. Boot Camp) May 10, 2002. P.F.C. Billie will be reporting back to camp Geiger Marine Corp Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. May 21, 2002 for School of Infantry (SOI) and Temins in Infantry Training Battalion (ITB). After completing courses he will be waiting for orders to be stationed in the states or out of the country. Moses, we will once again miss your smiles and your laugh, but I know you’ll be taken care of at camp Lejeune. We are so very proud of you and what you to have accomplished in 3 months. Especially graduating from boot camp, which we heard was a tough, please stay focused and on the positive track. We all love you and will count the days you come home to us again! Love you forever! Dad, mom, April, Stevie, Tyrus, Issiah Billie. The family would like to thank Mitchell Cypress and David Cypress for helping in providing for our trip to Parris Island, N.C. The strength of the corps is the marine and the strength of the marine is the Corps. Semper Fidelis! Amos Moses Billie Jr.

It seems he has chosen a path many native Marine men and women do not take as an alternative to going on to higher education. Those who do chose Continued from page 1 the military as a career choice complete their train- core values of honor, courage and commitment will ing and thus join one of the many branches of the serve them well.” armed forces for the rest of their lives. Upon graduation, the newly honored Both Amos and Alfreda would like to thank marines were granted a 10-day leave, followed by Acting Chairman Mitchell Cypress (who attended training in a specified field of weaponry. Moses will the graduation), Big Cypress Council Representative be heading to Camp Lejeune, NC for 52 days, after David Cypress and Big Cypress Board which he will then be transported to another military Representative Paul Bowers for their support. base overseas. They would also like to thank the family Moses’ parents, Amos and Alfreda, said that members who traveled to South Carolina to attend he would like to go to Australia or Hawaii for his the graduation, and would like to ask everyone to tour of duty. Both are very proud of their son. They remember Moses in their prayers. said Moses left the reservation for the marines Congratulations, Private first-class of because of the alcohol and drug problems that are Company A, Amos Moses Billie Junior. Keep setting rampant in the community. Moses chose to get away a good example for your peers and tribe. You are from these bad habits and do something positive making your family prouder than you could ever with his future. have imagined, keep up the good work. Robert Frank III Receives Achievement In Science Award By Melissa Sherman HOLLYWOOD — 11-year old Tribal member Robert “Sha-ba-kee” Frank received an Achievement in Science from the American Heritage Academy for the 2001- 2002 school year. Robert is in Ms. Egleses’s sixth grade class. His favorite subjects are science, math, social studies and spelling. Robert wants to be an artist when he grows up, and particularly enjoys drawing portraits of people. For fun, Robert competes in a bowling league that is sponsored by the Seminole Tribe. Robert Frank III

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All of There were a lot of new the events took place in and around the young players in the Adult division, Hollywood reservation. many of who graduated from the Youth Far from the Florida action, in division. While many of the estab- Philadelphia, MS, was the NASA Fast lished players placed in the money, Pitch and Golf Tournament. The Choctaw there were a couple of young shooters tribe hosts the yearly event on the Pearl who did well in their first time out. River Reservation. The results are: The fast pitch event was located Eight-Ball: on the high school ball field and the recre- Boys- 1) Ray Yzaguirre 2) ation ball field. The golf event took place Alexandra Frank Zachary Battiest 3) Stephen Billie 4) at the famed Dancing Rabbit Golf Course. Men’s division winners, Tribe - Cherokees from North Cliff Sanchez 5) Jordan Jones The golf tournament began on Carolina. Thursday, May 23 and ended on May 24; Girls- 1) Phalyn Osceola 2) Elrod Bowers Deidra Hall 3) Brina Harjochee 4) several tribal citizens, as well as non-tribal Scotch Doubles winners, (L-R) Raymond Garza, Virginia Billie, spouses, participated in the 18-hole golf Ehricka Osceola 5) JoJo Osceola Crystal Huff, Boogie Nunez. Adult Men- 1) Woody Wilson tournament in temperatures that reached a Carolina. Second place went to Aftershock – 2) David Cypress 3) Elrod Bowers 4) balmy 85 degrees. Cherokee also from North Carolina. The fast pitch tournament featured two The winners for the women’s division Wahoo Pritchett 5) Charles Osceola teams, a men’s and women’s team, both from the went to Lady Travelers – Choctaws from Adult Women- 1) Miranda Tommie Brighton reservation. They also had to play in the Mississippi. The winners for second place were 2) Arica Buck 3) Janel Billie 4) Linda high temperatures as well. the Iroquois from New York. Each team that Jones 5) Alvira Muskett The fast pitch proved to be a little disap- placed had great teamwork and playing technique, Senior Men- 1) George pointing, neither team did not place in the much- which really helped in the end. Congratulations to Grasshopper 2) Joe Billie 3) Eugene coveted first place or even second place category. those who won this year’s NASA Fast Pitch Bowers 4) Sam Nelson 5) Mitchell The winner of this year’s fast pitch tournament in Tournament. Cypress the men’s division: Tribe – Cherokees from North The following list is for the individuals Senior Women- 1) Annie Jumper who participated in the NASA Golf 2) Juanita Osceola 3) Alice Sweat 4) Tournament, listed are overall scores, clos- Mabel Osceola 5) Ruby Osceola est to the pin and longest drive. Adult Scotch Doubles- 1) Congratulations to you all, may you con- Raymond Garza/Virginia Billie 2) tinue to do well in the coming year in golf. Boogie Nunez/Crystal Huff 3) Shane Nearest to Pin- Hole # 5 (RD 1) – Buck/Arica Buck 4) Danny Webber Pheris, Hole #7 (RD 2) – Jim Billie/Alvira Muskett 5) O.B. Owle. Osceola/Brenda Cypress Longest Drive- Hole #16 (RD 1) Senior Scotch Doubles- 1) Ronnie – Jim Owle, Hole #2 (RD 2) – Bo Young. Doctor/Mabel Osceola 2) Joe Round 1- Marcy Osceola 80, Billie/Annie Jumper 3) Moke Moses Jumper 81, John Madrigal 81, Bo Elrod Bowers Osceola/Jenny Johns 4) Harley Young 81, Terry Tartsah 78, Bobby Frank Adult women winners, (L-R): Miranda Tommie, Arica Buck, Jumper/Maydell Osceola 5) David 86, Lawrence Osceola 82, and Scarlett Janel Billie, Linda Jones, Alvira Muskett with Juanita Osceola Jumper/Esther Young 86. and Bronson Hill. Round 2- Marcy Osceola 74/54, Moses Alexandra Frank Jumper 83/64, John Madrigal 83/64, Bo RD 1st place women’s division NASA Fast Pitch Lady Young 85/63, Terry Tartsah 85/63, Bobby 3 Annual Hope Tommie Wilcox Memorial Frank 88/74, Lawrence Osceola 81/63, and Travelers/ Scarlett Young 87/73. By Paula Gannon Cassels Hope had a passion for bowling, and worked FORT PIERCE—Trish Wilcox hosted the most of her life at the Ft. Pierce Bowling Lanes. Hope Hope Tommie Wilcox Memorial Bowling tournament had a high average of 192, but she also liked to travel, on Saturday, May 11 at the Ft. Pierce Bowling Lanes. make dolls and sew patchwork as well. Indigenous Games: Team Florida Information Hope Tommie Wilcox, Trish’s mother, was raised at a Hope Tommie Wilcox had a history of heart camp on Midway Drive in Ft. Pierce, her parents were problems, and passed away on August 4, 1999. In By Paula Gannon Cassels concern. Jack Tommie and Sally Chupco. remembrance, the Hope Tommie Wilcox Memorial The following is information for the The families and friends of team members Tournament is held on Mother’s Day. upcoming Indigenous Games: will have to secure their own traveling arrangements. The results are: Travel arrangement and photos for Canada No adding on to the teams is allowed, team members Regular- 1) Marcy Osceola/Trish Wilcox, registration for all sports will be running from July can only be replaced. In addition, background 416 2) Eric Osceola/Robin Osceola, 393 3) Danny 26 through August 4. There will be 100+ partici- checks and drug test will be taken in advance. Tommie/Jeanette Cypress, 369 4) Elbert Snow/Wendi pants, coaches, chaperones, athletes, security, med- If you have been arrested before, you will Snow, 364 5) John Madrigal/Reina Micco, 351 6) ical, and media from the Seminole Tribe that will be need to fill out a rehabilitate form, the fee is $200.00 Weems Buck/Donna Buck, 350 7) Roger attending this event. dollars, in advance. Birth certificates and passports Smith/Diane Smith, 336 8) Ronnie Doctor/Mable How many people will be flying out on July are all they will accept to enter into Canada. Osceola, 334 26 with the charter jet, and how many will stay For more information, call Bo Young at 3-6-9- 1) Danny Tommie/Maydell Osceola, through until August 4 and return with the team, is a Hollywood recreation at (954) 989-9457. 420 2) Charlie Frye/Mary Wilcox, 417 3) Victor Mannquez/Salina Dorgan, 414 4) John Madrigal/Linda Tommie, 404 5) Eric Osceola/Addie Osceola, 398 6) Damon Wilcox/Trish Wilcox, 387 7) Elbert Snow/Donna Buck, 383 8) Marcy Osceola/Mary Huff, 380 Regular- 1) Delwin McGowan/Mable Osceola, 427 2) Roger Smith/Mary Jo Micco, 376 3) Weems Buck/Farrah Jones, 351 4) Ronnie Doctor/Linda Tommie, 346 5) Damon Wilcox/Mary Need Help? Gay Osceola, 338 6) Pernell Bert/Dawn Fertitta, 335 7) John Madrigal/Jeanette Cypress, 329 8) Elton Shore/Trish Wilcox, 328 No Tap- 1) Pittman Sampson/Farrah Jones, 474 2) Delwin McGowan/Reina Micco, 459 3) Danny Tommie/Lois Smith, 447 4) Damon Wilcox/Danielle Frye, 436 5) Elbert Snow/Trish Paula Cassels Wilcox, 420 6) Roger Smith/Beverly Tommie, 419 Ronnie Doctor 7) Pernell Bert/Mary Gay Osceola, 398 8) Terri Frank/Mary Wilcox, 390 Here to help in the New Year! EIRA Memorial Day Weekend Rodeo By Paula Gannon Cassels HOLLYWOOD—Once again, the cowboys and cowgirls were ready to ride on Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon. The EIRA rodeo was one of the four featured events during the Suspended Seminole Tribe Sports Festival on Memorial Day Weekend. It was a day of blue skies, white clouds and a big hot sun as the EIRA competi- tors put on a special Memorial Day License Weekend performance. A big Ya-Hoo and congratulations to the cowboys and cowgirls. Revoked Non-Sanctioned Events Mutton Busting- 1) Andre Jumper, 7.62, 10 points 2) E. Youngblood, 4.84, 9 points 3) Kalgary Johns, 4.37, 8 Paula Cassels License points Brad Dish finished first in Bull Riding. Pony Riding- 1) Justin Aldridge, 38, 10 points 2) Issac Bettleyoun, 37, 9 points 3) William Bearden, 35, 8 points Steer Riding- l) Dayne Johns, 51, 10 points 2) Justin Calf Riding- 1) Jamie Gonzalaz, 2.18, 10 points 2) Aldridge, 46, 9 points J.J. John, 1.5, 9 points Beginner Barrels- 1) Nauthkie Henry, 16.351, 10 points 2) Andre Jumper, 22.170, 9 points 3) Kristina Osceola, 24.550, 8 points The Law Office 50 & Over Breakaway Roping-1) Moses Jumper, Jr., 4.883, 10 points 2) Norman Johns, 4.931, 9 points 3) Billy Joe Johns, 19.723, 8 points Novice Barrels- 1) Rayven Osceola, 21.518, 10 points 2) Joanna Vickery, 25.685, 9 points of Sanctioned Events Bareback Riding- 1 / 2) Adam Turtle, 62, 9.5 points 1 / 2) Alex Johns, 62, 9.5 points Steer Wrestling-1) Jason Grasshopper, 7.2, 10 points 2) Jeff Johns, 10.6, 9 points Calf Roping- 1) Naha Jumper, 27.201, 10 points 2) Josh Jumper, 35.331, 9 points 320 SE 9th Street Women’s Breakaway Roping- 1) Trina Bowers, 12.139, 10 points 2) Shelbv Osceola, 15.599, 9 points Fort Lauderdale, Fla Team Roping- 1) Marty Johns/Adale Driggers, 7.664, 10 points 2) Jeff/Todd Johns, 12.196, 9 points 3) Moses Jumper, Jr/Norman Johns, 46.5, 8 points 33316 Sanctioned Barrels- 1) Tess Duchenaux, 15.624, 10 points 2) Emma Johns, 15.1146, 9 points 3) Trina Paula Cassels Bowers, 15.926, 8 points Steven Billie placed second in Bull Riding. Bull Riding- 1) Brad Dish, 78, 10 points 2) Steven The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Billie, 73, 9 points Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The Seminole Tribune 7 June 7, 2002

First Annual Bimini Offshore Tournament Blown Off Course By Ernie Tiger had been planning since last year, we gathered at the Reaching FORT LAUDERDALE — Anxious to get marina to discuss our morning with others who had 400-500 feet of started on our second tour of the Bimini Islands, failed to make the journey and talk of a new problem. water, we hooked Chris Osceola, Sonny Frank and I decided to leave We had supplies, bait, and a full gas tank, up again with Port Everglades around 6:00 a.m. aboard Seminole but nowhere to go. another school that Premonitions to catch the best window of time during After making a few calls down to the Keys produced some big- the day before the waves started to pick up that morn- and finding that the weather was more favorable, we ger dolphin, but ing. decided for those who had not given up that we could still no trophy. The meteorologist had predicted a bad morn- finish up the would-be Bimini Fishing Tournament With school dol- ing, apparently a tropical depression had formed off down in the Keys. phin still falling the of Cuba and was probably going to move North along On Day Two, we left from Hollywood chum line behind the coast of Florida that weekend. around 12:00 p.m. and arriving Key West with mini- us, and seven hours Hearing this, but still wanting to give it a mal traffic around 5:30 p.m. One of our buddies, out on the water, valiant try, we decided to wait on the two other boats Dan, who also went south after the Bimini disap- we used our that would accompany us on the trip across, in case a pointment the day before, confirmed after a full day remaining baits to problem might surface. of fishing aboard Tight Game that “the Dolphin were capture the remain- The Bimini Islands, which encompasses on like Donkey Kong.” ing limits on all of only nine square miles in the Atlantic Ocean, lies Arriving too late to pursue dolphin, our our limits and head only fifty miles off the coast of Miami. The trip is smaller crew, now down to three, could hardly wait back to the dock. only about 90-minute trip when the weather is fair for the next day of fishing. After with three to five foot waves. The next day, the weather had calmed down measuring the fish The trip to this small chain of islands has considerably, leaving the waters with a light chop of that had been just as many stories of vessels sinking as fish tales. only two to fours. After making our way to a weed caught, Chris It’s no place where you would want to have engine or line aboard CJ’s Pop in about 250 feet of water, we Osceola was other boat difficulties. heard the shout of “Double hook up” as the lines awarded first place. Despite our better judgement, and the fore- peeled out from the Captain. After two more cast that day calling for ten to twelves, we finally left After reeling in two medium sized schoolies, hours of skinning the Port around 7:00 a.m. with two other boats to try we were able to fill one of the four crew members’ fish, we finally hit Ernie Tiger our luck against Mother Nature. limit of Dolphin at the first stop. the road. ALL FOR ME: Chris Osceola caught the motherlode of Mahi-Mahi (dolphin). As we exited the Port, we were blasted by Seeing about a dozen birds in the distance eight to tens. By the time we entered the Gulf Stream, crashing bait, I grabbed the controls and made a pass we were disappointed to find that the 12-13 foot around the outside edge of a board with squid trolling wave rumors were true, with an occasional rogue 16- behind us. foot wave crashing us. Not long after the pass, there was another Cruising at a top speed of about only four to double hook up and another scramble for bait, in FLORIDA INDIAN YOUTH PROGRAM five knots, we estimated that it would take longer hopes of capturing a first place position in the tourna- than we wanted to be on those waves to reach our ment. After catching nothing but schoolies again, we POSITIONS AVAILABLE location. We decided to call it a day and make our decided to reel in and make our way to deeper waters way back to the Port. to search for the Bulls that were reportedly being Disappointed about the trip, which our crew caught in the area. The Florida Indian Youth Program (FIYP) is a program of the Florida Governor’s Council on Indian Affairs, Inc., Employment and Training Program. The FIYP is held on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, July 13th through July 27th, 2002. The positions of Counselor and Meet Ethan Gopher Counselor-Nurse described below are full time positions with the FIYP where the people hired live in the dorm with the students (single rooms with private bath) and are with the group 24 hours a day for By Melissa Gopher the entire two weeks. Transportation, room, board and everything related to the program is provided Most everyone knows Ethan Gopher. For for the Counselors and students at no cost. Salaries are competitive with other summer camp pro- those who have never met Ethan, he is from the grams. Brighton reservation and of the Panther clan. Ethan is 10 years old and in the fourth grade. Ethan is a member of the Eastern Indian Call 1-800-322-9186 for applications Rodeo Association, which he has been a member of since 1997. This year, he enrolled in the Florida Junior Rodeo Association, where he competed in the Counselor-Nurse – Applicants need to be at least 25 years of age, have either an RN, LPN, or EMT Breakaway Calf Roping, Steer Undecorating and certification and 2 years medical experience. Must be interested in assisting Native American young Steer Riding. people in their educational and social development. May 3-4 were the FJRA Finals, in which Ethan qualified for the Steer Undecorating and Steer Counselor – Applicants need to be at least 25 years of age and must be interested in assisting Native Riding. It was very exciting and the weather was American young people in their educational and social development. very hot, too. Ethan made a lot of new friends. Although he did his best in this, his first year, but he Transportation Chaperones – We are looking for at least 4 adults to accompany students on the FIYP missed his steers and got hung up on each of his bus to Tallahassee on Saturday, July13th. All meals will be provided as well as a room in Tallahassee steer rides. and transportation back home on either Sunday or Monday, July 14th or 15th. I would like to thank those who helped out Ethan this year at the finals, especially John W. Huff, Sr., and David DeHass. Call 1-800-322-9186 for applications Ethan plans to ride in the FJRA next year, and also ride in the EIRA as well. He is a very talent- Ethan Gopher ed kid and I plan to stay behind as much as I can. He makes me very proud of everything he does. The Seminole Tribune 8 June 7, 2002 The Seminole Tribune 9 June 7, 2002 Announcements v Ahnahhegeh v Nakorkerkecetv Happy Birthday Tahama Osceola Farrah Jones Courtney Taylor Cypress Elizabeth Tiger Olea Reina Lou Micco Devin Kayne Billie Harley Jumper Jay Elliot Holata Daylyn L Hall Clyde Howard Tiger Amy Michelle Cypress Christian Canard Buck Minnie Tigertail Bert Adale Aaron Driggers Jean Martise Frank Juanita Osceola Alexander Ratliff Garcia, Jr. Hillary Cody Josh Mary Magdelene C Miller James Lester Gore Courtney Bridgette Osceola David Bowers Amanda Janiene Williams Stacy Lynn Smith Judy Jones Joseph Michael Grasshopper Erena Desiree Billie Virginia May Mitchell Valerie Snow Tianna Justine Young Dora Jim Tiger Jamieanne Mckenzie Osceola Shandiin Lonelle Josh Shirley Clay Charlilee Seneca Joe Bowers Bryce Monroe Osceola Helene Johns Clay Raul Escobar, III, Trewston Blue Pierce Rosa Marie Tiger Vanessa Marie Billie Quenton Julian Cypress Weems Buck Alexandra Tommie Dominique Taylor Motlow Janice Martha Osceola Stephanie Krystina Johns Darion Rayann Cypress Julia Ann Driggers Susan Erin Billie Frank William Huff Shamy T Tommie Larissa June Tucker Myrick James Puente James Hall Tiffany Elizabeth Doctor KC McDonald Colleen Osceola Henry Amy Crystal Coppedge Alisia Hali Billie Deborah Louise DeHass Bradford John Gopher Darlah Lucreetia Cypress Happy 7th Birthday Shandiin Lonelle Gwendolyn Kennedy Lisa Renee Huff Cameron James Youngblood To my little angel Martina LeeAnn Josh. To my Baby Girl. You have grown to be a Herrera Happy 4th birthday! I love you! I’m Tammy June Osceola Shannon Marie Tucker De’on Marquise Doctor smart and beautiful. Young girl and I am so proud of Diane Buster Kelly Tommie Uriah Quinn Waggerby proud to have you in my life! Have fun baby girl! you and I just. Wanted to wish you a happy birthday Love you, Mommy (Jolene Cypress) Josephine Medrano Pamela Rebecca Doctor Christina Renee Clark and I hope Joseph Scott Kippenberger William Benjamin Frank Elden Frank Osceola I will be able to spread it with you. Joanne Susan Osceola Hosea James Girtman, Jr. Raevin Skye Frank Love, Mommy Andy Cypress Tasha Kelly Osceola Kaley Serena Riley Albert Osceola, Jr. Zane Sebastian Sauls Deavn Tyler Bowers Happy Belated Birthday to Kailyn Leona Roberts Nicole Billie Martina Leeann Herrera Huggins on May 25, 2002. Have fun being 6 years June Lena Battiest Manuel Joshua Garza Summer Ninak Tubby old. We love You! Love, Savannah, Shatee & Brian Richard Osceola Ashley Ryan Phillips Troy Nathon Yescas Faamookee Eteau Anita Osceola Jo Jo Dakota Osceola Tyson Grant Osceola Sydney Ray Gore D’Anna Marissa Osceola Taylor Elizabeth Holata Christie Lynn Gopher Karissa Marquita Tommie Kianna Lynn Bell David Wayne Morehouse Susannah Lee Sauls Davena Keshia Osceola Nathan Dean Doctor Jacob Maurice Robinson Raylon Lae Eagle Patrick Allen Jones Joseph-Daniel Osceola Anissa Coley Billie-Saxton William Thomas Osceola Roberts Bronson Frank, III, Jenessa Kay Smith Dean Tommie Stokes, Sr. Demetria Danae Tigertail Ahnie Cypress Landin Twila June Billie Nick Nicholas Frank Jon Lee Jimmie Noah Peter Yzaguirre Sierra Ashley Simmons Kira Ivy Mowatt Happy 4th birthday to our baby sister, Delois Gwyn Garcia Brandon Joe Osceola Marquis Isaiah Fudge Martina. We love you! Have Fun! Your sisters Gary Kirk McInturff Todd Edward Tiger Jordan Daniel Foreman Colby and Tatiana Herrera. Esther Lee Gopher Joshua Henson Cypress Crystal Osceola Danny Scott Jones Marcus Ellis Robinson Elizabeth Elane Frank Jo-Lin Dawn Osceola Tallbird Richard Pewo Thomylenn Markay Allen Billie Congratulations Ray-Paul John Carroll Brittany Lee Yzaguirre Annie Cypress Joe Neal Martin Bowers Anahhna Jos-Lin Sirota Ethan Breeze Balentine John Wayne Huff, Jr. Phaydra Nichelle Clark Angelena Judy Baker Charley Whitney Cypress Brian Manuel Zepeda Samuel Christopher Hunter, II, Kailani Norea Osceola I am so proud of you to complete your edu- Marcellus Osceola, Jr. Shelli Mae Osceola cation, you’ve come a long way. Lesley Yesenia Billie Remember, this is just the beginning, many Wesley Guston Garcia doors will open up for you here and out if you keep Catinna Laurel Tubby your head straight. I thank God for your completion Amy Osceola and may God be with you all the days of your life. Shawn Sherwood John Love you with all my heart, Mom. Anthony Hank Johns Olivia June Cypress Billy Jimmie Osceola Lavonne Marie Kippenberger JD Bowers Lorraine Maurene Posada Erin Dawn Cornelius Rosetta Jan Bowers Roxie Elena Harjo Glory Leanne Billie

Announcement and Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. James Lester Holt II of their son Dana James Holt A.K.A. “D.J. Holt,” born on ULTIMATE April 22, 2002 Hollywood, Florida. Paternal ADMIT ONE Grandparents: The late Dennis W. Holt, Leoma and Dana Poore of the Hollywood Reservation. Maternal Grandparents: Nonie F. Tison and Joseph Fescine TRAVEL & Hollywood, FL and Long Island, New York. Paternal Great-grandparents: Jack H. Motlow and the late Mary Buster Motlow of the Hollywood Reservation. Paternal Great-grandaunt: Claudia Holt Oakland ENTERTAIN - Park, FL. Paternal Great-great grandaunt Maggie Doctor Ochopee, FL. Paternal Great-great grandaunt Susie Jim of the Big Cypress Reservation. For D.J. Holt Love, Grandma Leoma May 2002

Congratulations, Jade Lizett! It seems just like yes- terday you came into the world. Now, you’re gradu- Aerobic Classes Life is too short ating from pre-school! My, how you have grown, Upcoming Events: but you will always be “Momma’s Baby Love.” We Currently Held On: to sit in the back . . . love you, baby Jade. Mom and Dad. Mondays at 5:15 p.m. OXOXOXOXO Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. In the Big Cypress Gym We offer up-frontv Usher / Faith Eva Computer Announcement Get in shape for the reservations rally!! seating for: v For Tribal mem- If you have any questions, please contact Vicky at v v bers on the Immokalee, (954) 804-4035. Britney Spears Big Cypress and Brighton reservations, v Ozzfestv Corrina Frank can assist Education Notices Concerts you in setting up your v Oasis v computer and peripher- We offer tutoring for all Seminole children v als. Call Mon.-Fri, at after school. Monday-Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m., sec- v (941) 657-6785 to sched- ond floor room 220, D.S.O. Building. Lenny Kravitz / P ule an appointment. Theatre v Notices v v Tom Pettyv Community Members – Be advised that an animal control v Yes v ordinance has been enacted for the Sports Hollywood reservation. The new v Cher v ordinance went into effect on v January 1, 1999. v To be in compliance, you Eminem / Papa Roach / Luda must first obtain a Broward County license, a Broward County rabies Local & v vaccination certificate, and a Broward County license tag for Nationwide v Rolling Stonesv each cat or dog’s collar. You can obtain these at any Broward County v The Lion Kingv veterinarian’s office. events Then, you must show proof of the Broward County license to the Seminole Health Department and obtain a Seminole Tribe of Florida license. You can do A FULL SERVICE TRAVEL AGENCY this at the Hollywood Medical cen- ter. If you have any questions about the new Animal Control Ordinance, please call FOR CONCERT & SPORTS TICKETS Environmental Health Services at (954) 962-2009. (305) 444-8499 or (800) 881-8499 FOR TRAVEL (305) 445-6566 or (877) 44 We Deliver All Major Credit Cards Accepted The Seminole Tribune 10 June 7, 2002 Community News v

Alexandra Frank Stickball players scramble for the ball. Culture Day Continued from page 1 with intensity and good sportsmanship Holly Billie, along with Herbert, helped other children play the “Cowbone” game. They taught them the rules and various words to say when they landed when the belly or bellybutton landing face up. The children adapted very fast to the game and seemed to really enjoy themselves. Another activity that all the children wanted to participate in was making frybread and pumpkin bread. Marie Billie and Beverly Alumbaugh were the frybread cooks, and they helped the children make patties out the frybread or pumpkin bread dough. Alexandra Frank Soon, the children were eating their own creations Reagan Osceola plays the "Cowbone" game. and a few did very well in their first attempt at making frybread. that included deer meat, boar, garfish, squash and Also available were traditional Seminole fare other delicacies, these were mainstays in the Seminole diet that we have pretty much given up on. Lunch was prepared over on open fire, which is not a task for the delicate. The event was attended by the Ahfachkee students and Pre-school program children from the Big Cypress and Immokalee reservations. Seniors from both reservations were also on hand to share in the event. Janice would like to thank the individuals who helped organize the successful event. The children, seniors, and community residents enjoyed themselves. Another event for cultural awareness is tentatively scheduled for June on the Immokalee reservation. Alexandra Frank Stay tuned for future Preparing fresh foods to cook is not an easy job, as seen here in this photo. announcements regarding the event. The Seminole Tribune 11 June 7, 2002 Sheridan Hills 22nd Annual Sports Banquet Students Begin Native Language Teaching Program By Paula Gannon Cassels senior year, was presented with sports awards for her Fifteen Seminoles began the Native Seminole language for visual presentations. HOLLYWOOD — The 22nd Annual Sports athletic achievements. Language Certificate in Teaching program Everyone created books that they will be able to use Banquet was held on May 10 in the Ministry Center Basketball coach Mr. Eric Spee said he first with a course, taught by Dr. Elia Vazquez-Montilla of to help teach the language to Seminole children. of Sheridan Hills Christian School. Tribal member coached Mercedes in seventh and eighth grade in Florida Gulf Coast University’s College of Besides making the books, the students Mercedes Osceola, who is nearing the end of her Junior Varsity Volleyball and she did a great job. Education, entitled “Oral and Traditional Literacy.” learned about narrative texts and cultural distinctions, Later, he coached her in Junior Varsity The Workshop lasted five days, and some writers workshop, and using computer technology. At Basketball and Varsity Basketball. students stayed in the university’s residence halls so the end of the week, each group presented their Osceola has been named the captain they could meet the 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. class stories to the class, projecting their pictures from an of the Sheridan Hills Sharks basketball team schedule. Dr. Susan Stans and Dr. LCD projector. in her junior and senior year. She has also Tom Sawallis assisted Dr. After the presentation, been voted Most Valuable Player, and is one Vazquez-Montilla with the class. students were given a certificate for of the school strongest athletic leaders. Dr. Vazquez-Montilla completing Class One in the series Coach Spee said that whenever the stressed the idea that everyone of eight classes. team needed points on the court, he could has a story to tell. She challenged Next fall, classes in Florida count on Mercedes to make a basket every students to tell their story, and list Native Languages will be offered on time. She would give 110%, and this year the all the Seminole stories they the Big Cypress reservation on know. Students transformed the Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. for basketball season ends with a 17-9 record. Louise Gopher, Jenny Shore, For the last three years, Mercedes has also oral stories into written accounts, Miccosukee speakers, and on competed in cross-country races. She won the using computer programs, during and Lorene Gopher read their Thursdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at regional race this year, and her team went to the week. story in Creek into the Brighton Reservation for Creek the state finals. The women recorded microphone speakers. Out of 168 schools in the state, 24 stories in either Creek or These classes will continue were selected to compete. The Sharks placed Miccosukee, and then transcribed the taped stories the group’s work on literacy training and guided self- 21 out of 24 in the state. Osceola received an into written form. Next, they created pictures to fit discovery of the vocabulary, grammar, and other Honorable Mention for All-State team, in the the text they had written, using PowerPoint or aspects of the Seminole languages. Dr. Stans will be Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel. Storybook Weaver Deluxe. They were diligent, and teaching these courses with guidance from Dr. Jack However, just when you think the frequently worked after class. Martin of William and Mary and Dr. Tom Sawallis of homework is over, its time to choose a Some added audio recordings of the Eastern Michigan University. University. Osceola was offered a Cross- Country Scholarship to St. Thomas Paula Gannon Cassels University. After much deliberation, Mercedes Hollywood Recreation Summer Activities Mercedes and fellow students display their awards. chose to attend Stetson University in Deland, Florida and major in pre-law. JUNE Tournament van leaves 11 a.m. 13- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., IGF 17- ATV Girls Trail Ride van leaves 9 16- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Pool Fishing Museum van leaves 12 p.m. a.m. Party 12 p.m. 14- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m, Skating 19- Ice Skating van leaves 12:30 p.m. 17- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Movies van leaves 1 p.m., Serninole Hunt Immokalee Learning Center Graduates 19- Bowling van leaves 12:30 p.m. van leaves 12 p.m. Club Seminole Hunt Club Shoot 18- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Ocean 15- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m, Ocean IMMOKALEE — 20- ATV Boys van leaves 9 a.m. Fishing van leaves 11 a.m. Fishing van leaves 11 a.m. On May 24, the Learning 21- Skating van leaves 1 p.m. 19- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Ice 16- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Ice Center in Immokalee held its 24- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Native Skating van leaves 12:30 p.m. Skating van leaves 12:30 p.m. Pre-school graduation Zoo van leaves 11 a.m. 22- Airboat & Buggy Ride van leaves 19- Marlins v. San Fran van leaves 12 ceremonies out on the 25- Golf Lessons10 - 1 p.m., Movies 11 a.m. p.m. courtyard. van leaves 12:00 p.m. 23- Skating van leaves 1 p.m. 20- Skating van leaves 12:30 p.m. There were two 26- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Ocean 24- Marlins v. Atlanta van leaves 12 21- Movies van leaves 12 p.m. graduates that will be Fishing Tournament van leaves 11:00 p.m. 22- Laser Quest van leaves 11:45 a.m. attending Village Oaks a.m. 25- Miami Seaquarium van leaves 10 23-24- End of Summer, Islands of 27- Golf Lessons 10 -1 p.m., Pool a.m. Adventure Elementary next year, Tarra Party12:00 p.m., Seminole Hunt Club 26- Bowling van leaves 12:30 p.m., Boone and Larissa Delarosa 29- Golf Lessons 10 -1 p.m., Fishing Seminole Hunt Club of the Immokalee Tournament van leaves 10 a.m. 29- ATV Girls Trail Ride Reservation. These young van leaves 9 a.m. graduates walked down the JULY 30- Ice Skating van leaves Hollywood Family aisle to receive their 1- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Ice 12:30 p.m. diplomas of graduation. Skating van leaves 12:30 p.m., 31- Bowling van leaves Services Program The day was perfect Seminole Hunt Club 12:30 p.m. with lots of sun and lots of 2- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Boomers balloons. Pictured are the van leaves 12 p.m. AUGUST Youth Activities 3- Golf Lessons10:00-1:00 p.m., 1- Skating van leaves 1 June 5 (Wed) Youth Group, Story Time young lady graduates of the Movies van leaves 12 p.m. p.m., Seminole Hunt Club Learning Center. 3 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Family Services Conference 4- 4th of July Activities 2- ATV Boys van leaves 9 Room 5- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Laser a.m. Quest van leaves 11:45 a.m. 5- Bowling van leaves June 14 (Fri) Youth Group, Lunch and 6- Golf Lessons10 -1 p.m., ATV Girls 12:30 p.m. Games Trail Ride van leaves 9 a.m. 6- Boomers van leaves 12 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family Services Conference entertainment projects throughout the country and has 9- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Skating p.m. Room received five Urban Land van leaves 1 p.m., Seminole Hunt 7- Movies van leaves 12 Hard Rock Club p.m. June 20 (Thur) Kids/Youth Group, Movie Institute Awards of Excellence for its developments, l0- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Ice 8- Pool Party 12 p.m. Continued from page 1 and the International Waterfront Development award 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Family Services Conference Skating van leaves 12:30 p.m. 9- Laser Quest van leaves Room will include convention facilities, a health spa and of excellence for its Power Plant development on 11- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m p.m., 11:45 a.m., Seminole Hunt beach club, gaming facilities, and a retail and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. ATV Boys van leaves 9 a.m. Club June 26 (Wed) entertainment complex featuring restaurants, The projects will be constructed by a joint 12- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Bowling 12- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 Ocean Fishing Tournament Van Leave 11 venture between The Perini Company and Suitt van leaves 12:30 p.m. p.m., Bowling van leaves a.m. from Recreation nightclubs and specialty retail shops. 15- Golf Lessons 10 - 1 p.m., Fishing 12:30 p.m. The full-service health spa will feature a Construction. Perini is the largest contractor of hotel full-line weight and fitness room, steam and sauna resort projects in the country and the two companies room, hot tub, salon, massage, facials and body care. have recently completed construction of the Gaylord The pool and beach club will offer sandy beaches, Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. private cabanas, water slides, a lazy river and a Hard Rock Cafe International, a unit of Rank poolside bar and restaurant. Group Plc, currently oversees full-service hotels in The complex also will include a Hard Rock Orlando, Bali and Thailand, with a fourth planned for Cafe, Hard Rock retail store and a 1,500-seat Hard Chicago. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Resort in Rock Live entertainment venue, which will feature Hollywood and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in national musical acts. Tampa will be operated according to terms of a strategic licensing agreement. License The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Tampa will include a spa, gaming facility, restaurants, three Rank Group Chief Executive Mike Smith lounges including a sports bar, a live entertainment commented, “We are delighted that the financing for venue and nightclub, a Hard Rock retail store, a pool this exciting development project has now been complex with a restaurant and bar and meeting room completed. Our confidence in the project is Problems? facilities. underlined by our decision to subscribe for $25 The projects are being developed on behalf million of the bonds. This is an important of the Tribe by the Cordish Company of Baltimore, development for Hard Rock and further supports our MD. The Cordish Company has been recognized belief that the brand can profitably lend itself to extension within the hospitality and gaming markets.” nationally for its development of significant We Can Help.

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