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“Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXIV • Number 12 September 5, 2003 Tribe Donates $5,000 to Don Shula Foundation

Marlin J. Billie Mary Frances Cypress looks on as Betty Osceola presents Alexandra Frank David Cypress with a gift. (L-R): Miss Seminole Cherelee Kristen Hall, Trail Liason William Osceola, Don Shula, President Moses Osceola, and Birthday Bash for Elrod Bowers. By Alexandra Frank MIAMI LAKES — On Aug. 28, President Moses Osceola, Miss Seminole Cherelee Hall, Trail Liaison William David Cypress Osceola, and Elrod Bowers, representing Chairman Mitchell Cypress, presented a $5,000 check to the Don Shula By Marlin J. Billie Foundation, which is dedicated to breast cancer research. On Tuesday Aug. 5, choruses of happy birthday filled On August 26, the tribe was invited to attend a the Herman Osceola Gym in honor of Big Cypress Councilman "Football Season Preview" at the Don Shula Hotel. After hear- David Cypress. Tribal members, employees, and friends celebrat- ing that a corporation made a donation to the Don Shula ed David's birthday with great food, music, and special guests. Foundation, William Osceola asked those present why the Paul Buster and the Cowbone Band opened things up tribe couldn't do the same. It was decided that the Seminole with their brand of music and Indian humor. As the crowd gath- Tribe of Florida would make a donation toward the founda- ered, Cleave Baker's Renegade Bar-B-Q catering group worked tion. tirelessly to get the luncheon ready. Don Shula, the winningest head coach in NFL histo- The decorating group continued on with the placement ry, unfortunately knows about the disease because his first of small birthday wishes. As David arrived, the pace of the party wife Barbara Shula died of breast cancer. picked up. It is predicted by the American Cancer Society that Well-wishers from the Seminole Tribe included: there will be 184,200 new cases of invasive breast cancer this Chairman Mitchell Cypress, President Moses Osceola, Big year among American women and about 41,200 deaths from Cypress Board Representative Paul Bowers, Sr., Brighton the disease. Councilman Roger Smith, Fort Pierce Representative Sally Men are also susceptible to the disease; about 1,000 Tommie, and Naples Representative O.B. Osceola. men will be diagnosed this year. The exact causes of breast There were even two highly respected professionals that cancer are not yet known, but several factors have been linked the Seminole Tribe is sponsoring: Heavyweight boxer Ray Colleen Henry to the disease, such as gender, age, genetics, heredity, and pre- Mercer and billiards player Vivian Villarreal. Students pose at the foot of Devil’s Tower, Wyoming. vious radiation treatment. Well David, another year has passed. The present is In a statement read to Don Shula from Elrod Bowers, good and the future looks great. Keep that in mind and continue representing Chairman Mitchell Cypress, he said, "We appre- helping the Seminole Tribe in all you do! ciate the work that is being done to raise funds and realize Happy Birthday David Cypress, friend to all. Seminole Students and Seniors Visit South Dakota See SHULA, page 3

By Randi M. Simmons A special trip was made to see On August 17, the Recreation Devils Tower in Wyoming. Photographer and Education Department from the Colleen Henry said, "It is a sacred Native Tampa field office teamed up this year American mountain. When you walk the for an enlightening trip to South Dakota. trails that surround it, there are cloths of This year, students and seniors combined different colors hanging from all the their annual trips into one memorable trees. The cloths are put there and journey. Everything went extremely well, prayers are said; that one may receive even for first time travelers. blessings." Said Jamie Deanne She added, "There are signs Walkingstick, age 7, "I really liked the hanging to protect the cloths. There was airplane, especially when I was looking one that read "Please have respect, Do out of the window. All the houses looked Not Touch!" like they were all in rows. The people The devils tower is just one of and the cars looked so small; they looked the many national monuments that were like little ants down there to me." She visited. There is a great Indian legend of added, "I looked out and saw all white a giant bear that had chased maidens up clouds. I knew we were way, way, up to the top of Devil' Tower. The markings high!" on the stone were said to be from his They all arrived safely and were claws. ready to begin their week-long travels. This was just the beginning of “The Texas Tornado” giving pointers. Alana Henry said, "We looked like a big bear facts. The group got up close to convoy! The whole group followed in a bears as they went through the drive-thru Michael Kelly line of 13 rental vehicles of SUV's and Legendary Coach Don Shula with Wanda Bowers. Vivian Villarreal, vans." See SOUTH DAKOTA, page 15 “The Texas Tornado” Canadian Travel Channel Visits Billie Swamp Safari By Libby Blake SEMINOLE COUNTRY — Vivian Villarreal, aka By Ernie Tiger expert Swamp Safari guides Jonathan “Texas Tornado,” is making history as the first player in the BIG CYPRESS — On Aug. 1, Vasquez, Gus Batista and Canada’s own Women’s Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) to be spon- The Canadian Travel Channel visited Valerie Pringle. Through the hardwood sored by Native Americans. The Seminole Tribe of Florida will the Billie Swamp Safari to produce and hammocks and sloughs, viewers will be her primary sponsor for at least the remainder of the 2003- film footage, in association with the venture to an authentic Seminole camp 2004 season. Visit Florida Group, for an episode air- that is said to be hundreds of years old. Villarreal, currently ranked fifth in the world, was in ing on Canada’s only 24-hour travel Measuring 15 feet, viewers will town recently for a photo shoot at Billie Swamp Safari. The pho- channel. get a close-up encounter with Florida’s tos, including Ms. Villarreal in a traditional Seminole patchwork The CTV Channel is a largest captive Alligator, Superman. jacket, are for a cover story about her in an upcoming issue of Canadian based and privately owned They’ll walk through the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Billiard’s Digest Magazine. network and has over 500,000 sub- Museum to observe Seminole artifacts, During her visit to Big Cypress, I had the opportunity to scribers, in addition to the CTV main folklore and spiritual displays. speak with Willie Villarreal about his daughter. The conversation network. It is also Canada’s number one In addition, viewers will join lasted nearly two hours but seemed to be over too soon as Willie national English-language television popular host Valerie Pringle and stroll related numerous anecdotes about Vivian’s youth. network; available in 19.1 million along a 60-acre lush vegetation board- To know and understand Vivian and the drive that has homes across the country. walk. taken her to the top of her field, one must start at the beginning This special episode, which The nature trail will take you and with Willie. will air sometime next year, will take through a re-created ceremonial ground According to Willie, Vivian was and is “Daddy’s girl.” Canadian viewers through one of the village where ceremonies such as the From the time she could crawl, Vivian followed Willie. He most unique cultures to be found in Green Corn Dance, traditional stick ball worked the fields around San Antonio, Texas; Vivian went with Florida. games and other activities take place. him. Willie drove dump trucks and semis; Vivian went with him. “We chose The Seminole They might see elder Seminole artists Wherever Willie went Vivian went. Her mother grudg- Tribe’s Billie Swamp Safari Eco-Tour working on day-to-day activates such ingly “allowed” this only because of Vivian’s crying and, later, because it enables visitors to spend time as: Wood carving, patchwork, or canoe complaining if she didn’t get to go. on an authentic Seminole Indian making. When Vivian was five or six years old, Willie put her on Reservation. Viewers can learn about Renowned outdoor photogra- the back of his Harley and took her to her grandmother’s place, the Seminole’s way of life and culture pher Michael Ellis commented about his Mollie’s Lounge, in San Antonio. It was during this time that first hand. It’s an experience second to experience while filming for the CTV Vivian became fascinated with pool. Vivian says watching the none,” said Marni Shulman, Director of Travel Channel on the Seminole reser- balls disappear into the pockets amazed her. Programming for CTV Travel. vation. He said, “This area is compara- Not big enough to reach the pool table, Willie would Canadian viewers watching the ble to some of the most beautiful areas popular Canadian channel will journey I’ve ever filmed.” prop Vivian up on beer boxes. “And if she still couldn’t reach a Ernie Tiger shot she would shoot with one hand,” says Willie. into the heart of the Big Cypress reser- Visit the Canadian Travel vation. Viewers will take a guided Channel’s website for the program time DON’T LET GO: Travel channel host Valerie Pringle holds CVT See VIVIAN, page 13 swamp buggy and airboat tour with and listing at: http://www.ctvtravel.ca/. Cameraman over the alligator pit at Billie Swamp Safari. The Seminole Tribune 2 September 5, 2003 We Took Sweet Baby Home * Dr. Dean Chavers got a serious urinary tract infection. Toni and I were over at their © Copyright 2003 house a month ago for dinner, and Mary was in bed sick. Before Cynthia took Sweet Baby home today. It broke my heart. we finished dinner, Becky had to take her to the hospital, and it 1 woke up at 4:00 o'clock this morning and could not go back to took them two hours to see her. They gave her some medicine and sleep. All I could think of was that we would never see Sweet sent them back home. Baby again, and would never know what happened to her. Before the night was over, however, at four in the morn- So at 5:00 o'clock, I got up and nodded in front of the TV ing, she was even sicker, and Becky had to take her to the emer- until it was time to go to work. I have felt like the last rose of sum- gency room. She was running a fever of 104. Thank goodness, her mer all day-wilted, dying, and all alone. My daughter Cynthia got fever broke later that day, and she was able to recuperate in a few Sweet Baby (not her real name) three months ago because Cynthia days, and got well. and her partner went through foster care training and became Paul had not learned to brush his teeth. He had never licensed as foster care parents. Sweet Baby was seven months old been to a dentist. He has had two teeth (baby ones) pulled, three when they got her. She is now ten months old. cavities filled, and had sealant applied to all his other teeth. He Cynthia got Sweet Baby from the hospital and brought also still cannot tie his shoes or zip up his pants. When he has to her home. The doctors and social workers thought she might have go to the bathroom at school, he cannot zip his pants up again, so some physical or neurological damage. They call it euphemisti- the other kids make fun of him cally "shaken baby syndrome." Her mother, a teenager, had shak- The state pays for the care of these three kids, but it is en her so hard that she had been placed in a hospital. never enough. With the cost of food, clothing, dental care, trans- The mother had an earlier baby, who is now two years portation, doctors, medication, toys, shoes, and everything else, old. She has been declared unfit to take care of that baby, also. Cyn and Becky are always broke. As young people establishing That baby now lives with her father and the father's parents. themselves, they expect to be living on a shoestring, but the shoe- I think of her as a sweet baby because she is so happy. When she string is now very tight. wakes from a nap, she is smiling. Most babies are grumpy when To top it all off, their new three-year-old house was built they wake up. Not Sweet Baby. She is the most easy-to-care-for with bad plumbing, and water started seeping through the concrete baby 1 have ever been around. in the garage. When the plumbers came out, they found two places The Seminole Tribune Cynthia has a heart as big as the Montana sky, and works in the garage that were leaking water, and had to jackhammer as a supervisor for the Children, Youth and Families (CYF) through 24 inches of concrete to get to it and fix it. Then they f you need a reporter or you 1267. Email [email protected], department of the State of New Mexico. She regularly has to go to found a third place in the living room, and had to tear the floor up would like to submit an article, fax (954) 967-3482, or mail to: The court, take kids from bad parents, investigate cases of abuse, and to get to that. Then they found that the bathtub would not stop run- Ibirthday or poem to the Seminole Seminole Tribune, 6300 Stirling other rather unpleasant things. ning, and they had to fix that, too. Tribune, please contact the Editor Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024. Cynthia also has an eight-year-old son, Isaiah Patrick The upshot was that they had no water at home for sev- Michael Kelly at (800) 683-7800 ext (800) 683-7800. (Mookie) Gay who is the apple of her eye. But she is not planning eral days, and had to come over to our house to eat for almost a to have any other kids, and wants Isaiah to learn to play with other week. We helped them with the four kids all this past week. kids. Isaiah has never had to learn to accommodate to other kids So last night when they brought Sweet Baby and Mary on a daily basis, since he is an only child. over, it was the last time we were going to see Sweet Baby. Isaiah is also our only grandchild. He and Cynthia lived Cynthia walked in with the baby on her shoulder because she was with us for five and a half years, from the time she and her ex-hus- asleep. She handed her to Toni, who was relaxing in the lounger. band finished college and Isaiah was six months old until Isaiah She kept sleeping, lying on Toni's shoulder. was six years old. Her ex-husband moved out before he had been Mary climbed all over me, since 1 was lying on the floor there for six months, and Cynthia got a divorce. resting my bad back. But after half an hour, Sweet Baby woke up, For five and a half years I fought with Cynthia and my and I got to hold her. We all took turns holding her for the last wife Toni to have the privilege of taking Isaiah to day care every time. This went on for two hours or more. She had a little cold, and morning. His day care facility was just across the freeway from I had to keep cleaning her nose. my office. I love Isaiah so much I would turn the rearview mirror She climbed all over the furniture, pulling herself up and Virginia Mitchell Michael Kelly Linda Jim so I could see him in it, and he and I would talk all the way there. walking around. She is a month away from being able to stand Editor-in-Chief Editor Business Manager After they moved out three years ago, Isaiah would still alone and walk, but she likes to pull herself up and try to walk. ext. 1260 ext. 1267 ext. 1266 call our house home. When he would come to spend the night or Finally it was time for Cyn and Becky to go home, and the weekend, he would tell us he wanted to live there. In the last they went out the front door. Cyn strapped Sweet Baby in the baby year, however, he has started to accept their new house as his own. seat in her car, and Becky strapped Mary into the baby seat in her Sweet Baby was the second foster care child that Cynthia car. I opened the passenger door on Cyn's car, and said goodbye to and Becky had placed with them. The first was Macho Man, who Sweet Baby. She started fretting and Cyn gave her a bottle. had been dropped and otherwise mishandled. He was also seven Then Toni came out the front door. Cyn had already months old, and was with them for two weeks. Then the courts backed into the street. Toni opened the passenger door, climbed placed him back with his parents. Macho Man had scabs on his into the back seat, and hugged Sweet Baby the last time. head where he had been hit or dropped, so it was disheartening to When she came out of the car, she was crying really hard. see him go back into that environment. I held her and we watched them drive away. We knew she was A month after he was placed back at home, Cynthia got going to a home today where a teenage father is going to try to a call from a family in Santa Fe, wanting to know what kind of raise two little babies. He is not working, and lives with his par- formula Macho Man was on. He was then in his second foster ents. They have three other young grandchildren in the house Melissa Sherman Stephen Galla Ernie Tiger home, at the age of eight months. already. Graphic Designer Design Assistant Archivist Within a month of the time Cynthia and Becky got Sweet Baby, I hope he will take really good care of his daughter. I ext. 1263 ext. 1258 ext. 1261 they also got Paul and Mary (not their real names). Their mother hope no other foster parents, and by implication foster grandpar- is hooked on meth, and had left them alone in the house while she ents, have to go through what we had to go through. Toni and I and was out looking to score some dope. So all of a sudden they had all three of our daughters had grown attached to Sweet Baby. She four kinds, from seven months to eight years. is really pretty, and not only that, she is cute. The cops found Paul, who is seven, a mile and a half I hope she grows up to be something special, what she away from home, wandering the streets by himself after dark. deserves. I hope no one else ever hurts her in any way. But there When they took him home, they found Mary, who is three, in the is nothing I can do about it, which is the most frustrating part of house by herself. Amazingly, the little girl was taking care of her- the experience. self, after a fashion. It is beyond my experience to encounter, even indirectly, They had to make some major adjustments, however. people who abandon, abuse, hit, beat, and otherwise mistreat their Mary was frightened of water, and refused to get into the bathtub children. I got whipped and spanked as a child, and did some spanking of my own kids. But I have never mistreated any chil- at first. That child is absolutely beautiful, so beautiful she could be Alexandra Frank Paula Cassels Doreen Cypress dren. It is so disheartening to learn that some people do. a movie star when she grows up. She also loves milk, and for the Reporter Reporter Secretary If I were younger and had the energy, I would sign up to first few weeks she drank a gallon of milk a day. She also was not ext. 1268 ext. 1269 ext 1262 potty trained until a couple of weeks ago. be a foster parent myself. May the Great Spirit bless those who The worst thing that happened to her, though, is that she have big enough hearts to be foster parents. he following deadlines apply to Editor-in-Chief: all submissions for inclusion Virginia Mitchell into the Tribune: Editor: Letters & E-mail 6300 Stirling Rd. Hollywood. FL 33024 • [email protected] T Michael Kelly Dear Seminole Tribe: Dear Tampa Casino; Editor; Issue: September 26, 2003 Designers: I have 15 yrs. experience in My husband and I are coming to You have a great site. I've been Deadline: September 12, 2003 Stephen Galla, Melissa Sherman Management, within Hotel Ops., in the Tampa in September. We would like to reading it ever since the big Phish brouha- • Reporters: Casino Industry. come to play bingo. Could you please ha in 1999-2000. Issue: October 17, 2003 Paula Cassels, Alexandra Frank I also have 2+ years dealing in send me information on the times and We are hearing lots of rumors Deadline: October 3, 2003 Archivist: Atlantic City. I also have an A.A degree in costs of the games. I would appreciate it about a return to Big Cypress by our • Ernie Tiger Issue: November 7, 2003 Contributors: Business from Brevard Community very much. Thank you. favorite band this NYE. Can you share Kenny Bayon, College and a B.S. degree in Business Marsha Iverson any tidbits with this South Carolina boy? 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By Michael Kelly 8 p.m. Also on the menu will be HOLLYWOOD — "Fry Bread Fridays." Children Interested in learning patchwork will learn how to make fry bread design, beading, or even the and pumpkin bread. Miccosukee language? If you Children arriving at the answered yes, you need to meet DSO Building after school can Donna Turtle, the new head of the enjoy learning arts and crafts Culture Department at the until 5:30 p.m. Dorothy Scott Osceola (DSO) Children this summer Building on the Hollywood reser- have enjoyed creating all types vation. things with Donna. A member of the Bird "I've learned how to Clan, Donna can teach a variety of bead and sew pretty quickly. I'm Seminole arts and crafts such as looking forward to making cool patchwork, sewing, beading, bas- patchwork designs after school," ket weaving, Seminole dolls, and said Kristy Johns. traditional cooking. Audrey Osceola said, How did Donna learn all "Donna is my aunt so it's going these skills? "I learned all these to be fun learning patchwork and things from Mabel Osceola, making Seminole dolls." Maggie Osceola, and my mother. Artwork created by My family and I have always children will be on display and liked sewing the best." for sale on "Indian Day," sched- Paula Cassels For those who like to uled for Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to Tribal Seniors tour the birthplace of “The King.” sew, the Culture Department has 7 p.m. seven finely-tuned sewing If you are interested in machines. Interested in learning learning Seminole arts and the Miccosukee language? Donna crafts, cooking, or the Seniors Travel to Graceland wants to include classes through- Miccosukee language, please out the day too. contact Donna Turtle at (954) By Paula Cassels Elvis's mansion and private family jets, Beginning Sept. 1, 989-6840 ext. 1227. MEMPHIS, TN. — Tribal sen- while others had pictures taken with Elvis Donna will offer morning patch- The Culture Michael Kelly iors from the Hollywood Reservation impersonators. The King's greatest hits work classes for adults and sen- Department is open to all tribal Student Audrey Osceola shows off her patchwork design enjoyed the "Welcome to Elvis Week" were played throughout the mansion and iors. She'll even set up sewing members between 8:00 a.m. and to Donna Turtle. celebration in Memphis, Tennessee. Every Graceland for everyone's enjoyment. classes at the Hollywood Senior 5:30 p.m., Monday through Aug., Elvis fans from all over the world While walking through the long Center for convenience. Friday. Extended hours are until gather in Memphis for the commemora- shag carpeted mansion, an audio tour For individuals who are 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. tion of Elvis's music and film career that recounted many amazing stories about unable to stop by during the day, Stop by and see the next spanned three decades. Elvis's lifestyle and accomlisments. there are evening patchwork generation of Seminole artists! The Seminole group toured Large television screens were design classes Thursday from 5 to staged all around Graceland, showing Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback television appear- ance and the 30th anniversary of the 1973 television special titled: Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii. Earlier that week, the seniors drove to Tupelo, Mississippi to visit Elvis's birthplace and museum. Elvis was born on Jan. 8, 1935, in a two-room house that was built by his father, Vernon Presley. There, they viewed pictures of Elvis as a young boy growing up. There, the group purchased a few Elvis souvenirs. The seniors even learned about how Elvis, at the age18, began his career in the music business. On Aug. 15, the anniversary eve of Elvis Presley's death in Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis fans sent a hunk of burning love at the annual candlelight service held in Michael Kelly Michael Kelly Graceland's meditation gar- Cool kid Marissa Osceola and her beaded bracelet. Kristy Johns learns how to create Seminole patchwork. den. And what Elvis would say to all his apprecia- Paula Cassels tive fans? "Thank you, thank Annie Jumper with “Elvis.” you very much." Farewell Loyal Employee Sandi Moir HOLLYWOOD — On August 20, 2003 the Public Relations Department held a “Farewell Party” for Sandi Moir, an eight-year employ- Betty Tigertail and Harley ee for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Accounting Department. Sandi had previously been an Roberts Wed in Big Cypress employee of Barnett Bank for twenty years before she joined the Seminole By Marlin J. Billie Tribe’s employee roster. Sandi had BIG dedicated her eight-years of employ- CYPRESS — The ment with both humor and sincerity. invitation read, "Share Sandi received many gifts of with us this new begin- appreciation over the last couple of ning, the first day of weeks in addition she was treated to our life together." On lunch by her boss and peers. At her July 26, Betty Jane Farewell Party Sandi was given a Tigertail of Big cake, a beautiful hand made quilt Cypress and Harley courtesy of Maureen Vass and fruit Gene Roberts, of basket. Wewoka Oklahoma Flowers adorned her desk as were married at the Big well as gifts from fellow co-workers Cypress First Baptist like a Seminole made palmetto doll. church. Sandi will be missed by all her knew A large white her well. tent was set up outside Good luck to Sandi, Alex, for the reception. Many Happiness, and Sonny in your life in family members and Wellington, Florida. You will always friends gathered around Alexandra Frank be in our thoughts and in our hearts to witness their beauti- Sandi Moir (1st row, center) poses with her fellow co-workers. forever. ful wedding day. Some even traveled from Oklahoma to wish the  check and spoke about why he started the leading cancer institutes, such as couple well. Shula foundation nearly 12 years ago. After his Memorial Sloan-Kettering, National Betty was Continued from page 1 wife Barbara succumbed to the disease, Cancer Institute, and Dana-Farber Cancer dressed in a white Shula did research into breast cancer and Institute. Seminole Satin wed- that cancer research has made a difference found out that 1 out of 7 women will con- Shula remarked that the ding gown with white in all our lives. No one is check would help a lot and designs; Harley also safe from this disease. The the interest in the founda- worn white in a long Tribe is a great supporter tion is greatly appreciated. sleeve satin Seminole of the needs of mankind. "Having the design shirt. We know that we must Seminole Tribe and the We would like assist in finding a resolu- foundation come together to wish the happy cou- tion to these problems shows positive steps ple many years of love together. That is why we towards halting the dis- and happiness. This Marlin J. Billie take great pride in striving ease," said Shula. day our hearts are Betty Jane Tigertail and Harley Gene Roberts to keep our culture and The tribe's joined as one. traditions alive, as well as, quest to help eradicate the continuation of the breast cancer is not only a practice of Indian humanitarian effort, but Medicine." also a personal quest. The Pool Tournament He continued, tribe has six breast cancer Correction "We understand the efforts survivors among its tribal you are undertaking in women and two survivors In the Aug. 15, 2003 issue raising funding for the among its male popula- of the Tribune we incorrectly printed work of the foundation. tion. These revelations of the wrong spelling of Bobbie Lou in Therefore, on behalf of my tribal members affected by a birth announcement. We apologize people, please accept our breast cancer shows that for the mistake. donation to assist in com- no one regardless of race, bating breast cancer. The sex, or background is Mary Tigertail Memorial Seminole Tribe of Florida Michael Kelly exempt from the life Pool Tournament - Sept. 26-27 at thanks you for all your Tribal members enjoy photo session with Hall of Fame Coach Don threatening disease. the Miccosukee Dome efforts to find a cure." Shula. Let us hope 2nd Annual Waylon and With those words, that those survivors, and Corey Memorial Tournament - a check was presented to people who are in danger Saturday, Nov. 1st. Don Shula by President Moses Osceola, tract the disease. of contracting the disease, find a cure Sign up at 12:00 p.m. - Trail Liaison William Cypress, and Miss Since its beginning in 1990, the soon so that all can lead a normal, and Bowl at 2:00 p.m. Seminole Cherelee Hall. Foundation has made over 2,300,000 in healthy life. Shula thanked the tribe for the grants for 42 different research projects at The Seminole Tribune 4 September 5, 2003 Your Money – Mobile Homes A Journey Toward Healing, By Canoe By Ken Goosens home. Resist any pressure from the dealer to put Reprinted Tuesday, July 29, 2003 © 1998-2003 There were canoes called "Hummingbird" down a deposit to “hold” or “order” a home to be Seattle Post-Intelligencer and "Lightning" and "SeaWolf." There were ves- [Editor’s note. Ken Goosens works for the Tribe in built, especially if you are getting an outside loan. If By LEWIS KAMB sels that could carry more than a dozen paddlers Housing Finance and counsels Tribal members on you are getting a mortgage, simply tell the dealer that Seatttle Post-Intelligencer Reporter and some that could barely hold four. loans and their credit. The opinions he expresses all money is coming from the lender, and all the deal- TULALIP — One by one, they slid by a By far the smallest canoe for this year's are his own.] er needs to see in advance is approval for a loan. crowded shoreline here yesterday with paddles journey, a Snoqualmie tribal canoe, wasn't meant Consider any special needs you have when raised in respect -- Native travelers and their tradi- for the big waters of coastal Washington, designed Many people believe that getting a mobile selecting options. Do you need extra wide doors for a tional vessels, some that had journeyed through instead for the rivers of that inland tribe's tradition- home is as simple as picking one out, having it deliv- person who is handicapped or large? If people are wind and fog and over hundreds of nautical miles al lands. ered and set up where they want to live, and moving especially heavy, you may need reinforced flooring. to get here. Still, its tribe members took it to the in. If you think buying a mobile home is a quick and Consider that the cheapest options in a mobile home Sixty canoes crewed by members of about Pacific, among the scores of other Native canoes easy way to get a house, you may be a poor buy, because 40 Indian tribes -- spanning the southwestern tip of that gathered for the past two weeks, journeying have made your first mistake. they won’t last. This especially Washington to northern Vancouver Island -- inland from the Makah Reservation on far-flung About the only easy part of the includes the air conditioner, car- returned to the waters this month for "Canoe Neah Bay and stopping at several Native villages process is making mistakes that peting, and cabinets. Journey 2003," a voyage embarked upon from the for rest and ceremony along the way. will cause the process to be Never sign a purchase traditional lands of each that culminated amid tra- The journey seeks to honor centuries-old longer and more costly and frus- contract to buy a mobile home ditional dance, song and drumming on the shores traditions of transport and trade by the Coastal trating than necessary. until after you are certain you of Tulalip Bay. Salish tribes of the Northwest, many of which What could go wrong? have all the money to pay for But the reception of this year's procession often traveled the waters to meet and gather for A mobile home may not be right for you. The deal- the mobile home and a place to put it. Dealers often -- snaking from Puget Sound to the rocky beaches festivities. er’s contract could take advantage of you. Your pressure you by saying that other people are interest- here in a final leg of a journey that, for some, This year's event didn't come off without money could fail to come through. You could lose ed in the same home on the lot and they can’t hold it began more than two weeks ago -- was only the some heroic tales. The Snoqualmie Tribe's river- deposit money. The dealer may shift expenses over to for you without a deposit. You should never put beginning of a weeklong event meant to foster designed canoe was swamped and nearly capsized you. If you don’t plan well in advance, your home down more than a few hundred dollars to hold a clean living through tribal culture. in the big waters of Puget Sound, dousing its crew. could sit undeliverable at the factory or on the deal- home. Through last night and all of this week, Two members of a Vancouver Island- er’s lot, and even a delivered mobile home could sit Never sign a purchase contract without writ- the canoe journey's celebration continues under a based tribe dared the dangerous passage of the vacant and unusable for months. The cheap options ing an extra condition on the contract that all your theme of "Healing Through Unity" during a series Strait of Juan de Fuca on their own, taking a large you bought may fail to last and cost you even more money is fully refundable should you fail to get final of ceremonies and counseling "circles" that bring canoe made for a dozen or more paddlers across in money to replace later. approval for the money you need to make the pur- tribal elders, parents and youths together seeking to windy waters at night -- a crossing that took about Before beginning the process of buying a chase. Realize that the Tribe may delay disbursing heal common ailments of drug and alcohol abuse. 18 hours. mobile home, first review whether a mobile home is a previously approved money. Realize that a lender "The 'journey' is an opportunity to teach "Some of them got into some pretty exhil- good choice for you. The primary problem with a may disapprove a previously approved loan if you prevention through our culture," explained Herman arating times out there," said Ray Fryberg, a mobile home is that it will not last to pass down to can’t prove you have all the money you need to pay Williams Jr., tribal council chairman of the hosting Tulalip tribe member who organized this year's children. Be sure that a mobile home is all you can your share of the costs, or if new problems crop up Tulalip Tribes. "It brings self-esteem and reminds event. Emmett Oliver, an 89-year-old Quinault afford or else is only providing a temporary home or on your credit report. us all where we come from." tribal member who revitalized the annual canoe a second home used only occasionally. The last thing you want to happen is that And for most tribe members who con- journey among Northwest tribes in modern times Begin by determining how you are going to you can’t buy the mobile home and have to back out verged here, where they come from is water. In when he organized the "Paddle to Seattle" for pay for the mobile home before you pick out a model of a sales contract, and the dealer keeps the money canoes big and small -- some ornate, some more Washington State's centennial in 1989, said yester- to buy. Realize that you will need more money than you put down. No dealer contract will require that ordinary -- paddlers from 7 to 70 glided into day that the growth of the event only demonstrates the cost the mobile home itself. You typically will such money be refunded, so insist on adding this con- Tulalip Bay during a procession welcomed by its importance. have to pay for installation, taxes, hazard and flood dition. Do not accept verbal assurance from a dealer cheers, raised hands and drumbeats offered by hun- [Note: The reference to Washington insurance, a dirt pad to put the home on, sod around that money will be refundable. Get it in writing. dreds lining a grassy bluff above the waters. State's centennial has been corrected.] the home, permit fees, a driveway, and utilities, Make sure that your contract includes every- Escorted into the bay by a crew of about a Fourteen years ago, only about a dozen including electricity, water, and sewage. thing the dealer should be responsible for doing. A dozen aboard "Big Sister" -- the hosting Tulalips' canoes participated, he said. "It's just an outstand- There are at least four good answers where common mistake dealers make is to assume that the dugout cedar carved in 1989 -- each canoe slid into ing analogy of the spirit and energy of people who the initial purchase money is coming from – your Tribe will build a pad, connect the electricity, connect port in single file, with tribes that had voyaged far- live near the water," Oliver said. savings, gifts from relatives, assistance from the the septic tank, and run water up to the mobile home. thest -- several Vancouver Island-based Native Seminole Tribe, or a loan, either from the Tribe or an On the reservation, the Tribe may put a pad and sep- groups -- heading the line. outside lender. tic tank in, but this has to be approved. Moreover, a Regardless, get a firm commitment from plumber paid by the dealer has to connect the septic whatever sources you are using before you buy or to the mobile home, and an electrician hired by the sign any contract to buy. Realize that you may need dealer has to connect the mobile home to the electri- Learn Ceramics at the to pay off bad debts to qualify for a new loan, which cal box installed by the electric company. 12 Step may take time. The Tribe may provide piped water but per- You must also be able to afford the monthly haps only to the edge of the property, and the dealer Big Cypress Recreation payments on any loan. A good rule of thumb is to must run the pipe up to the trailer and put in the Support Group have sufficient money to pay this expense left in the water connection. Finally, dealers often overlook the Community Center per capita payments from the Tribe to the adults liv- need to put 25’ of sod around the mobile home in Wednesday night AA meeting in ing in the home. Realize that monthly payments order to get a certificate of occupancy. Installing sod Hollywood Reservation - leave BC at include principal, interest, insurance, and taxes. should be included in the contract. Ceramic Classes are now available at Have a place to put the mobile home before A permit has to be issued before a mobile the Big Cypress Recreation 6:30 pm from new Investment Building. getting it. home may be installed and a certificate of occupancy Community Center Thursday night Support Group Meeting On the reservation, you have to contact the has to be issued before you can move in. Getting the at BC Sober House in the old Library Real Estate Department to get a Homesite Lease to permit and the certificate of occupancy are the jobs Monday, Tuesday, use Tribal land, which takes two to three months to of the dealer. But realize that in order for a home to Thursday and Friday. Building starts at 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. get. You also have to inform the Utilities Department, be installed, a pad has to be provided for the home to Youth - 2:30 p.m. to 5: p.m. Are you tired of the high cost of preferably a couple of months early, that you plan- be put on. No one is moving in until electricity is run ning to put in a mobile home. to the mobile home, and water and a septic system Adult - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. low living? COME JOIN US! If you Finally, the Building and Permits are available and connected. If you start with an For more information, need a ride, call Michael at (863) 902- Department has to approve the plans for installing the unimproved lot, these connections will have to be 3206. mobile home, inspect the pad, inspect the delivered built. please call (863) 983-7800. home, approve connecting the utilities, and check out Work also has to be done on a mobile home the mobile home after utilities are connected and all after it is installed. Not only does plumbing and elec- other work is finished. tricity have to be connected, but often added are ceil- Off the reservation, the county or city will ing fans, skirting, steps, and a porch or deck. do what the Tribe does, except that the buyer will Does the Tribe provide any help to Tribal have to pay for any septic tank and pad, which members who are privately buying a mobile home? should then be included in the dealer contract as Yes, Housing has a Mortgage and Finance unit that installation expenses. has been through the entire process of getting a After knowing your budget and having a mobile home with many people and knows all the good idea where the mobile home will go, shop for a pitfalls. Their help is free and well worth having. Emergency Services Starts New Program BIG CYPRESS — who are 18 and over, in areas such as The Department of Fire Safety, Medical Procedures, Emergency Services, Disaster Procedures and Search Division of Emergency and Rescue techniques. Management would like The program begins to announce the start of a Saturday, Oct. 11, at the new and exciting program Big Cypress Investment called Community Center. The first class Emergency Response will begin promptly at Team. The program 8:00 a.m. and last will start in Big until about 2:00 p.m. Cypress and with suc- Saturdays and and cess; expand to other continue on every reservations as well. Saturday thereafter. Community Learn exciting Response Team, skills that can be used (CRT), is a program that in real life situations. will have community For more information, members and emergency please call (863) 983-2150 responders working together. ext 106. Thank you. Members of the Department of Emergency Services will train community members, The Seminole Tribune 5 September 5, 2003 Seminole Police Department Crime Statistics One Unresolved Issue All Reservations July 2003 HOLLYWOOD — On Jan. 9, 2002, Tribal here for the duration. Whoever was involved will Juveniles Adults Race member Jim Shore was shot while resting on a sofa be caught and brought to justice. Classification of Total Number Total Value Total inside his home at 3800 N. 45th Ave. in Hollywood. Many believe that the incident was sparked Offenses of Offenses Property Stolen Arrests American Male Female Male Female White Black Oriental Investigation revealed that someone had shot by the political turmoil that was going on at the time. Indian him from outside the house and directed the shots Now that the elections are over, those who may have Murder through a sliding glass door at the rear of the house. been reluctant to provide information must now come Sex Offense 1 0 1 1 1 Shore had been shot several times and was transport- forward to put this one unresolved issue behind us. Robbery 2 308 1 1 1 ed to Regional Memorial Hospital in Hollywood. Here’s how you can help. The Tribune will Aggravated 2 1 1 1 Shore reported that he had not heard any- continue to run a Crime Stoppers ad every other issue Battery thing prior to the shooting but a witness reported see- which will have the phone number, (954) 493-TIPS. Battery 5 3 3 1 2 ing a van drive away from the general vicinity imme- There is a $100,000 reward for information Burglary 8 13,179 diately after the shooting. leading to the arrest of the suspect(s). Larceny 24 30,239 3 1 2 3 The Seminole Police Department, Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. Motor Veh. Theft 4 144,382 Hollywood Police Department and the Broward Those who call in receive a number. The caller(s) Sheriff’s Office currently are all cooperating in the whose information leads to an arrest is given a date, Juveniles Adults Race Narcotics Confiscated During Arrests investigation. time, and address of a local bank. Classification of Offenses Total Arrests According to Detective Julio Gonzalez of The bank will match the number and dis- American Male Female Male Female White Black Oriental Drug Type Amount Value the Hollywood Police Department, "We have burse the reward. No identification is asked for. Indian received many helpful leads and believe the tribal You can also contact Detective Julio DUI 2 2 1 1 Marijuana grams 28.74 $175 community has responded positively to the ad in the Gonzalez of the Hollywood Police Department at Stolen Property Cocaine grams 4.7 $130 Seminole Tribune. We greatly appreciate everyone's (954) 967-4412. Weapons Violation 1 1 1 Crack Cocaine grams 9 $400 help and feel we're on the right track to solving this If you feel more comfortable talking to the Liquor Law Violation 1 1 1 Alprazolam (Xanax) 1 pills $10 case." Seminole Police Department Officer on your reserva- Miscellaneous 13 7 6 4 1 7 1 Oxycodone pills Presently, no one has been charged yet, but tion, please do so, all are willing to accept any tips Drugs (Poss./Sale) 7 7 5 1 1 Oxycontin pills everyone involved in the investigation has stated the and leads. Amphetamines pills same thing: If you have any information, please contact Other Narcotics pills This investigation will not go away; it is any of the above. Banned From Seminole Reservations SEMINOLE RESERVATIONS — Sandy Arrendondo and Health Advisory: West Nile Virus Kevin Grace have been trespassed from all property owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida for being involved in drug activity. If these individuals are seen on the reservation, please call the local Seminole Second Human Case Confirmed police station. Remember, if you have drug information, please call our “Turn BROWARD COUNTY — A second human Ground and aerial spraying applications is in a Pusher Hotline” at 866-ASK-4-HELP (866-275-4357). case of west Nile encephalitis was recently confirmed conducted routinely on the reservations. Our goal is in a 32-year-old male resident of Broward County. to lower the number of nuisance mosquitoes and Although West Nile infection is relatively rare, the reduce the risk of disease from mosquitoes that carry Seminole Tribe of Florida Health Department advises the virus. It is important to note that this alone cannot all of staff and residents to remain diligent in their totally eliminate the potential for West Nile infection. personal mosquito protection efforts. These should We therefore urge you to take additional actions in an Truck Robber Arrested include the 5 D's for prevention: effort to minimize mosquito breeding grounds. These • Dusk and Dawn (avoid being outdoors include the following: when mosquitoes are seeking a blood meal) • Clean out eves, troughs and gutters HOLLYWOOD — On July 31, a driver delivering ciga- • Dress (wear clothing that covers skin) • Remove old tires or drill holes in those rettes to the Seminole • DEET (use mosquito repellants including used in playgrounds to drain Wholesale Cigarette DEET on clothing when you are outside) • Turn over or remove empty plastic pots Warehouse located at 3625 N. State Road 7, • Drainage (check your home to rid of stand- • Pick up all beverage containers and cups Kevin Grace ing water in which mosquitoes can lay their eggs) • Check tarps on boats or other equipment Hollywood was West Nile virus occurs primarily in the late that may collect water robbed. The delivery summer and early fall. People get infected from bites • Pump out bilges on boats truck that contained of mosquitoes carrying the virus. Mosquitoes acquire • Replace water in birdbaths and pet or other $28,000 worth of cig- the virus from infected birds. West Nile virus is not animal feeding dishes at least once a week. arettes was taken. contagious and is not transmissible from human to • Change water in plant trays, including In coopera- human contact. hanging plants at least once a week tion with witnesses, In the last few months, the Seminole Tribe • Remove vegetation or obstructions in Miami-Dade of Florida has sought expert mosquito control service drainage ditches that prevent the flow of water Detectives and from Clarke Mosquito Control. This private company We count on you to keep the mosquito pop- Seminole Police currently monitors and controls mosquitoes on the ulation down. Please report mosquito complaints to Officers Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood and Immokalee the Clark Mosquito Control Hotline at 1-800-443- arrested Chargois Reservations. 2034. Anderson, 23 years old, who was respon- sible for this robbery. He was charged in It’s The Law! United States Federal Court for Interfering with Commerce by Chargois Anderson arrested. Students Who Ride the School Bus, Did You Know. . . Robbery and Carjacking. Editors note: The Seminole Tribune is publishing ity when students are waiting at the school bus stop Sandy Arrendondo laws from the Florida Statute book to provide our or when students are en route to or from the school readers knowledge about laws they may not know bus stop except when the bus is present at the bus about. stop. According to Florida Staue 232.28 the fol- (4) If an emergency should develop due to lowing is the authority of school bus drivers. the conduct of students on the bus, the bus driver Authority of school bus drivers;school may take such steps as are district duties: immediately necessary to (1) The school bus driv- protect the students on er shall preserve order and the bus. good behavior on the part of (5) Bus drivers all students being transport- shall not be required to ed on school buses. operate a bus under con- (2) The school ditions in which one or district shall require a more students pose a system of progressive clear and present dan- discipline of trans- ger to the safety of the ported students for driver or other stu- actions which are dents, or the safety prohibited by the of the bus while in code of student operation. The conduct. school district shall Disciplinary have measures in place actions, includ- designed to protect the bus ing suspension driver from threats or physi- of students from rid- cal injury from students. ing on school district (6) School districts may use trans- owned or contracted portation, school safety, or FEFP funds school buses, shall be sub- to provide added security for buses trans- ject to school board policies porting disruptive or delinquent students to and procedures and may be and from school or other educational activi- imposed by the principal or the prin- ties. cipal's designee. The principal or the (7) In the case of a student having engaged principal's designee may delegate any disciplinary in violent or blatantly unsafe actions while riding the authority to school bus drivers except for suspension school bus, the school district shall take corrective of students from riding the bus. measures to ensure, to the extent feasible, that such (3) The school bus driver shall have the actions are not repeated prior to reassigning the stu- authority to control students during the time students dent to the bus. (Repealed by L.2002 ch. 387(1058), are on the school bus, but shall not have such author- eff. 1/7/2003.) The Seminole Tribune 6 September 5, 2003 The Seminole Tribune 7 September 5, 2003 The Seminole Tribune 8 September 5, 2003 The King of Exercises, the Squat By Kenny Bayon, C.FT. knees and the hips travel in opposite directions away factors are disregarded. Certainly only a limit type of lower back with be subjected to greater torque forces. Perhaps one of the oldest and most benefi- from the foot, or away from the center of gravity. athletes may have a sports specific need to perform a Squatting with the feet wide apart can alleviate part cial exercises known to strength training is the squat. Draw a second line on the knee joint parallel to the full squat. Olympic weightlifters commonly bounce of the problem, allowing the back to be positioned It is considered the king of all exercises. Performed line of force. Draw a third line on the hip joint paral- out of a full front squat with near maximum resist- more upright. correctly, the squat has been a great exercise for the lel to the previous lines. A relative comparison can be ances during both the Clean & Jerk and Snatch. This solution does not, however, distribute glutes, hamstrings, quads and hip development. In made on the torque forces of the knee and hip. Incidentally, the wide stance during equal stresses on the quadriceps and glutes as would addition, users can strengthen not only the lower back Typically the torque forces are similar for an olympic style squat further be possible with adequate ankle flexibility. but also deep inner abdominal the knee and hip joints on reduces knee torque forces. Until flexibility can be restored, a temporary muscles, which is vital to core the barbell squat; the knees During the lower portions solution is to elevate the ankles on a board or plat- strength and injury prevention. travel forward the same of the deep squat the lower form. This will allow the knees to travel forward the Because the spine is magnitude as the hips back may flex if hip flexibili- same distance as the hip travels backwards. Elevating axially loaded, squats can also travel backwards. ty is inadequate. The risk of the heels may present a risk to individuals with ade- be beneficial to older adults Generally speaking, dur- injury is increased if the mus- quate ankle flexibility who have not adapted to seeking increased bone density ing a powerlift type cles of the lower back are not greater torque forces through the knee. in the hip and lumber verte- squat (bar lower behind strong enough to support the In which case, the knees can potentially trav- brae-critical for the prevention the shoulders and a flexed spine or the joint el forward more than what they are accustom. Even of osteoporosis. wider stance) the knee does not travel forward structures have not progres- when elevating the heels with insufficient ankles flex- Some physicians condemn squats citing how as far as a bodybuilding type squat. sively adapted to such a stress. ibility, resistance should begin light and progress only destructive they are to the knees despite scientific The hips typically travel back fur- Flexibility exercises can be per- 5-10% every workout until a true workout weight is studies and millions of personal experiences to the ther with the torso bent forward on a formed if hip flexibility is achieved so joint adaption can occur. contrary. One sports medicine doctor explained to me powerlift type squat. This emphasizes insufficient for deep, or full Obviously, individuals who are at a higher why squats were considered to be bad for the knee. the stronger hip extensors and conse- squats. risk for specific types of knee pain may choose to He was actually telling me this between his sets of quently reduces knee extensor Customization avoid certain exercises specifically designed to squats! involvement. Knee torque is fur- If the body has not adapted to a emphasis the quadriceps involvement by increased Since sports medicine doctors only see peo- ther reduced by a wide stance. greater torque force, injury can result. It knee torque (e.g. front squats, sissy squats, safety ple with injuries, one can guess why they may have Full (Deep) Squat is not necessary to avoid the torque squats, barbell hack squats, leg extensions). developed this belief. The individuals they treat cer- Kreighbaum (1996) illus- force if the muscles and joint struc- Likewise, individuals who are at a greater tainly do not a constitute a random sample, let alone a trate the safe position of tures can adapt. See adaptation crite- risk for particular types of lower back pain may representative population, as any scientist knows is a deep squat with the ria. Of the hip and knee joint, the knee choose to avoid certain exercises specifically essential to even attempt to formulate inferences. knees extending is more vulnerable to injury than the designed to lower back involvement by increased Early studies suggested deep knee bends with weights beyond the toes. hip due to structural and functional dif- lower back torque (e.g. squats, deadlifts) or hip (squats) were hazardous to the ligamentuous struc- Kreighbaum ferences. torque (e.g. deep glute exercises). tures of the knee. explains how a deep Certainly, if an individual has had a Here is a checklist starting from the ground In contrast, later studies conclude squats squat can be per- history of knee pain associated with these up to evaluate whether or not you are using correct improve knee stability if the lifting technique does formed little chance types of movements, the squat can be modi- form in performing a squat: not place rotarary stresses on the knee (Fleck and of injury to the knee. fied to to place more torque on the hip and Feet: always flat on ground. Weight distrib- Falkel, 1986) The variables of con- consequently less on the knee joint. Based on uted on back half of the feet. Toes pointed in a com- Torque Force cern: speed of descent, the above analysis, this can be accomplished fortable position. Point the toes outward slightly.Foot Prominent weight training authorities size of calves and two ways. Simply by not squatting down all the width between hip and should width, depending on demonstrate the squat with the knees flexing forward thighs, and strength of way (e.g. 90°) both the knees and hip do not experi- femur length. at the same distance as the hips flex backwards. the controlling mus- ence as great of torque forces. Knees: should track in the same path as toes Fredrick Hatfield, Ph.D., the first man to squat over cles Although, this decrease is often off through outentire range of motion (ROM). They 800 lbs, recommends the knees to extend over the The pri- set by the tendency to add more should stay above or just slightly ahead of the toes. feet with the back more upright for quadriceps devel- mary danger to weight to the exercise. Shins should be roughly perpendicular to the floor in opment. "Strength Training for Young Athletes" by the knee occurs Alternatively, by bending at the bottom postion. Steven J. Fleck, PhD and William J. Kraemer, PhD, when the tissues the hip more than the Hips: Should always maintain an anterior illustrate parallel squats with the knees extending of the calf and knee, the knee will pelvic tilt. beyond the feet (knees moving forward with same thigh press travel forward less, Lower back: should have the same grade of magnitude as hip moving backwards). together alter- as in the power- lordic curve in the bottom postion as in the standing Torque force is necessary for the muscles ing the cen- lifting type position, also referred to as “neutral spine.” The and joint structures to adapt to the respected overload. ter of rota- squat. lower back should be neither hyper-extented nor If the knee does not travel forward during the barbell tion back to Recall, flexed at any point of the movement. squat, the quadriceps muscles are not significantly the contact area creating the quadri- Shoulders: should be back and in alignment exercised. On the other hand, injury may result if the a dislocation effect. ceps will not with the head and hips in order to maintain spinal knee or lower back experience greater torque forces The danger of knee be exercises alignment. Chest should be facing ahead, not down in than what they are accustom. injury in this situa- as intensely the bottom postion. Try this simplified qualitative method in tion may be pre- since there is less Head: Chin should maintain same postion at determining relative torque forces in the knee and hip vented if either of torque on the knee the top and bottom postion. Look straight ahead in joints. First take a photograph of the barbell squat in the following fac- joint. In addition, since order to keep alignment with the spine. a full descent with a perspective perpendicular to the tors are present: balance must be maintained Fleck, S.J. and Falkel, J.E. Value of joints plane. Draw a line of force through the resist- center of gravity over the feet, bending over not only transfers more Resistance Training for the Reduction of Sports ance on its center of gravity, straight up and down, of the body system torque to the hips, the torque forces through the spine Injuries. Sports Medicine, 3, 61-68, 1986. Hatfield, parallel to the force of gravity. is keep forward of (lower back) increase; another vulnerable joint for F.C. (1989). Power: A Scientific Approach, Gravity acting on both the body mass and the altered center of some. Certainly a compromise must be made to even- Contemporary Books, pg. 158. Kraemer, W.J., Fleck, added mass (barbell) contribute to the resistance. On rotation muscles of ly distribute the torque force between the knee and S.J. (1993). Strength Training for Young Athletes, the barbell squat, the center of gravity is between the the thigh are strong the hip / lower back, particularly when both the knees Human Kinetics. Kreighbaum, E., Katharine, B.M. forefoot and heel. If it is not, the individual will fall enough to prevent the and lower back are healthy. (1996). Biomechanics; A Qualitative Approach for over, toward the center of gravity. Incidentally, com- body from resting or If the ankle is not flexible enough to allow Studying Human Movement, Allyn & Bacon, 4, Pgs pression forces act upon the joints during the squat bouncing on the calves. the knee to travel forward sufficiently, the back will 203-204. stance. Kreighbaum conclude the deep squat is of need to be bent forward more to maintain the center If you have any questions, feel free to email During the execution of a barbell squat, the little danger to the knees unless these variables and of gravity within the foot base. Consequently the Kenny Bayon at [email protected]. The Seminole Tribune 9 September 5, 2003 Wrestling Around By Kenny Bayon individual Florida high school championship. HOLLYWOOD — A new chapter in tribal The camp began with Cozart sharing a little athletics started earlier this summer with the creation wrestling history and reviewing the rules. Then the of the Seminole Wrestling Club. Coach Kenny Bayon, kids, who ranged in age from 3 to 14, stretched out who guided the Seminole wrestling team to success at and performed gymnastic moves such as rolls, cart- the 2002 North wheels and crawls. This American Indigenous helps the young athletes Games, and who cap- build strength, agility tured a gold medal at and flexibility. the 2003 Sunshine State Next, the campers Games, is hoping to separated into groups quickly build the club and performed skill into a strong amateur drills such as take- program. downs, pinning combi- To prove just nations and escape that, a four-day camp maneuvers. Practice was held at the concluded with the Hollywood recreation always popular live gym on July 28-31. It matches, in which the featured Russ Cozart, kids had a chance to test one of the nation’s pre- and display their talents mier prep wrestling and competitiveness. coaches. Dedicated partici- Cozart, a Coach Kenny Bayon and Prep Wrestling Coach Russ pants who attended all national and world Cozart with aspiring wrestlers. three, July 28-30 camps champion himself, has were Deven bowers, built Brandon High Jonathan Bowers, School into a juggernaut that is widely considered Nicholas Jumper, Cameron Jumper and Krystle Florida’s top prep program. Brandon is also the school Young. Tyrel Osceola, a bronze medalist at the NAIG, attended by tribal member Mitchell Simmons, Team also helped with coaching. Florida’s only 2003 NAIG gold medalist. Kenny Bayon is the Seminole Tribe’s on-site Later this year, Mitchell will also try to personal trainer. become the first Seminole member to win an The Seminole Tribune 10 September 5, 2003 Job Opportunities For an application or more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 954-967-3403, The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, Drug Screening is a requirement of employment, WE EXERCISE NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE.

HOLLYWOOD Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 3-10-03 Position Closes: 9-8-03 Position: Check Dist. Clerk Position still available Salary: negotiable with benefits Dept: Accounting Position: Programmer/Analyst Salary: negotiable w/experience w/ benefits Position Opens: 8-11-03 Dept: Information Systems Position: Community Health Rep. (2) Position Closes: 8-25-03 Position Opens: 3-31-03 Position: Operator Maintenance Trainee Dept: Health Salary: $18,720 annually with benefits Position still available Dept: Utilities Position Opens: 8-25-03 Salary: Negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 4-28-03 Position Closes: 9-8-03 Position: Sr. Accountant Position Closes: 5-12-03 Salary: $20,800 - $22,880 annually with benefits Dept: Accounting Position: Purchasing Agent (non-Certified) Salary: $ 18,700 annually with benefits. Position Opens: 8-4-03 Dept: Seminole Police Dept Position: Operator Maintenance Trainee Position Closes: 8-18-03 Position Opens: 8-11-03 Position: Video Programmer, P/T Dept: Utilities Salary: Negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 8-25-85 Dept: Broadcasting Position Opens: 7-28-03 Salary: negotiable w/ben Position Opens: 4-28-03 Position Closes: 8-11-03 Position: Budget & Mgmt Analyst Position Closes: 5-12-03 Salary: $18,720.00 annually with benefits Dept: Accounting Position: Water/Sewer Coordinator Salary: $8.00/hr. Position Opens: 8-4-03 Dept: Utilities Position: Administrative Assistant Position Closes: 8-18-03 Position Opens: 8-25-03 Position: Education Advisor Assistant Dept: Emergency Services Salary: Negotiable with exp. with benefits Position Closes: 9-8-03 Dept: Education Position Opens: 7-21-03 Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 9-2-03 Position Closes: 8-4-03 Position: Surveillance Specialist Position Closes: 9-15-03 Salary: negotiable w/exp. w/benefits Dept: Gaming Compliance Position: Reporter/Editorial Ast. Salary: $29,120 annually with benefits Position Opens: 9-2-03 Dept: Communications Position: Elem. Music Teacher Position Closes: 9-15-03 Position Opens: 9-2-03 Position: Office Clerk (Temp) Dept: Ahfachkee School Salary: $9.50/hr with benefits Position Closes:9-15-03 Dept: Community Care /Elderly Position Opens: 4-7-03 Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 8-11-03 Position Closes: 4-21-03 Position: Microcomputer Support Specialist Position Closes: 8-25-03 Salary: negotiable with benefits Dept: Information Systems Position: Building Custodian Salary: negotiable Position Opens: 7-7-03 Dept: Building & Grounds Position: Office Clerk Position Closes: 7-21-03 Position Opens: 9-2-03 Position: Materials Developer 1 Dept: Building Official Salary: $35,000 - $42, 000 annually with benefits Position Closes: 9-15-03 Dept: Preschool Position Opens: 7-28-03 Salary: $24,960 annually with benefits Position Opens: 8-11-03 Position 8-11-03 Position: P/T Environmental Housekeeper Position Closes: 8-25-03 Salary: $20,800.00 annually with benefits Dept: Health Position: Finish Carpenter Salary: negotiable w/exp and qualification w/benefits Position Opens: 9-2-03 Dept: Housing FORT PIERCE Position Closes: 9-15-03 Position Opens:9-2-03 Position: Skilled Laborer Position: Sr. Counselor Salary: $18,720.00 annually with benefits Position Closes: 9-15-03 Dept: Housing Dept: Family Services, Health Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 9-2-03 Position Opens: 12-9-02 Position: Administrative Assistant Position Closes: 9-15-03 Position still available Dept: Real Estate Services Position: Safety Officer Salary: negotiable with benefits Salary: Negotiable with benefits, Position Opens: 8-11-03 Dept: Human Resources Position Closes: 8-25-03 Position Opens: 5-5-03 Position: P/T Administrative Assistant IMMOKALEE Salary: negotiable w/exp. w/benefits Position still available Dept: Indian Medicine Program Position: Counselor II Salary: Negotiable with benefits. Position Opens: 6-23-03 Dept: Family Services, Health Position: Telecommunications Specialist Position Closes: 7-7-03 Position Opens: 6-23-03 Dept: Information Systems Position: System Implementation Specialist Salary: negotiable Position Closes: 7-7-03 Position Opens: 8-4-03 Dept: Information Systems Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 8-18-03 Position Opens: 7-7-03 Position: P/T Assistant Director Salary: $34,000.00 annually with benefits Position Closes: 7-21-03 Dept: Indian Medicine Program Position: Cultural/Lang. Instructor Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 6-23-03 Dept: Culture Education Position: Rough Carpenter Position Closes: 7-7-03 Position Opens: 2-24-03 Dept: Housing Position: Education Advisor Salary: negotiable Position still available Position Opens: 9-2-03 Dept: Education Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 9-15-03 Position Opens: 8-18-03 Position: Secretary/Outreach Worker Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Closes: 9-2-03 Dept: CAA Position: Maintenance Worker Salary: Negotiable with benefits Position Opens: 9-2-03 Dept: Recreation Position: Admin Assistant 1 Position Closes: 9-15-03 Position Opens: 12-19-01 Dept: Utilities Position: Counselor II Salary: $13.00/hr with benefits Position still available Position Opens: 8-25-03 Dept: Family Services, Health Salary: $ 14,500 with benefits. Position Closes: 9-8-03 Position Opens: 7-7-03 Position: Outreach Worker Salary: $27, 893.72 annually with benefits Position Closes 7-21-03 Dept: CAA Position: Surveillance Operator Salary: negotiable with benefits Position Opens:9-2-03 Dept: Compliance & Regulation Position: Office Clerk III Position Closes: 9-15-03 Position Opens: 8-18-03 Dept: Family Services BRIGHTON Salary: $8.00/hr with benefits Position Closes: 9-2-03 Position Opens: 9-2-03 Position: P/T Firefighter/EMT Salary: $19,760.00 annually with benefits Position Closes: 9-15-03 Dept: Emergency Services Position: Part Time Secretary Dept: Indian Medicine Program Position: Operator Maint. Trainee Position Opens: 6-30-03 Dept: Utilities Position Closes: 7-14-03 Position still available Salary: $10/hr, no benefits Salary: $ 18,700 annually with benefits.

Position: Teacher Aide (3) Position: Nutritionist /Health Educator Dept: Preschool Dept: Health Position Opens: 8-18-03 Position Opens: 1-6-03 Position Closes: 9-2-03 Position still available Salary: negotiable with benefits & education Salary: Negotiable w/benefits

Position: Electrician Position: Counselor 11 Dept: Housing, travel to all Res. Dept: Family Services, Health Position Opens: 6-30-03 Position Opens: 6-16-03 Position Closes: 7-14-03 Position Closes: 6-30-03 Salary: $29, 120.00 annually with benefits Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Water Resources Mgt. Coord. TAMPA Dept: Water Resources Dept. Position: Surveillance Technician Position Opens: 4-28-03 Dept: Gaming Compliance Position Closes: 5-12-03 Position Opens: 9-2-03 Salary: $ 30, 000 annually w/ benefits. Position Closes: 9-15-03 Salary: negotiable with benefits Position: Career Firefighter/EMT Dept: Emergency Services Position Opens: 7-21-03 Position Closes: 8-4-03 Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Salary: $31,500 annually with benefits Procedure for Handling Position: Tribal Outreach Worker II Dept: Family Services, Health Employment Inquiries for Position still available. Salary: Negotiable with benefits Hard Rock Properties

BIG CYPRESS Submitted by Kathy Rybar Position: Administrative Assistant TAMPA — Recently, we have had a number Dept: Family Services of employment inquiries for our future Seminole Position Opens: 8-18-03 Hard Rock gaming properties. Many of those inquir- Position Closes: 9-2-03 ing have been referred to the Tribal Government Salary: negotiable with benefits Human Resources office, which does not need to have any involvement in the staffing process. Position: Firefighter/EMT (P/T) Therefore, I am communicating a procedure that Dept: Emergency Services should be followed from here on. All employment inquiries, whether in person, Position Opens: 3-10-03 via the phone, or through a resume or employment Position Still available application should be referred to the Corporate Salary: negotiable w/experience w/ benefits Human Resources department. Specifically, please refer them to my Administrative Assistant, Kathy Position: Career Firefighter/EMT Donaldson. Dept: Emergency Services Kathy will be responsible for informing the Position Opens: 7-21-03 individual of his/her next steps, timeframes, and other Position Closes: 8-4-03 relevant issues. She also will notify the appropriate Salary: $31,500 annually with benefits property Human Resources leader and forward any relevant documentation. Kathy can be reach at (954) Position: Maintenance Worker 364-4169. Dept: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki This procedure is to be followed for all off- Position Opens: 8-25-03 site properties with the exception of Tampa, as they Position Closes: 9-8-03 are currently hiring for Phase I openings. Salary: $16,640 annually with benefits Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have questions or concerns, please con- Position: Transporter tact me at (954) 364-4167. Dept: Health Position Opens: 8-25-03 Position Closes: 9-8-03 Salary: $18, 720 - $20,592 annually with benefits

Position: Instructional Aide Police Jobs Dept: Ahfachkee School Position: Police Officer Position Opens: 3-10-03 Starting Salary: $35,992.95 Position still available Locations: Big Cypress, Hollywood, Immokalee Salary: negotiable w/exp. with benefits. Police Officer position available. Must already have/his certification. Needs to be a citizen or have Position: Elementary Educ Teacher alien resident card, 19 years or older, with a high Dept: Ahfachkee school diploma or GED. Shift work. Excellent bene- Position Opens: 8-25-03 fits. If you are interested please call (954) 967-8900. The Seminole Tribune 11 September 5, 2003 Announcements vAhnahhegeh v Nakorkerkecetv Poems New Kids! Happy Birthday September Babies A Warriors Heart Happy Birthday to Ricky Ray Baxley on Aug. 30. Daddy, another year, I sit and My tears continue to fall write again to express my love to you and Tribal Members! as this pain slowly takes tell you how much I love you. me over. I try so hard to Today, I believe you live through To submit your Birthday fight it but its strength my son. So you are really gone. I hope I announcement: I can not weaken… make you proud. I'll see you. Love always, your first daughter. Carolee J. Nelson and Baby Call (800) 683-7800 ext 1267. My body aches with every Rick. or step as my soul cries out Fax (954) 967-3482 for help. I feel their eyes upon To Gerbie; or me as they patiently wait Daddy Loves You! Love, Popeye email [email protected] for my last breath… with birthday in the subject line Happy 1st Birthday to or I know they only wish for Dar'Rick C. Nelson-Williams - Born on mail to Seminole Tribune this battle to come to an Sept. 7, 2002. 6300 Stirling Road end, but I know deep down My pride and joy. Baby Rick, you have filled my heart with so much Hollywood, FL 33024 in my heart my victory or will be their sins… love. I realize my life is nothing without Kaiden Garrett Sampson you. Every time I look at your smile, you come by and see us! make everything all better. I love you. Happy Birthday to Amya Elle Born on April 17, 2003 Baxley - Born Sept. 9, 1999. I will fight no matter what Weight 6 lbs.14 oz, 21 inches long. Love Momma Carolee Nelson and forward is all I will We love you and hope your birthday is as Happy Belated Birthday to special as you are to us. "You're the go. I will examine each new Bomb" step looking for ways to "Egoosh Watehke" Much love always. The Otter Gang in Hollywood Love, Mom, Dad, Daija, weaken their hold… Chooge, Teja, and all your friends at the Happy Belated Birthday to preschool. I always find myself out Aunt Rose. Lots of love. The Otter numbered and for every Gang. one that falls there comes Happy Birthday Ellen Grant another. My strength will Eads. Love you always. Mom, Aunt not deceive me and my Doris and Kids. instincts will alert me from the danger that Happy Birthday to our big awaits me… Otter girl Letitia Teal. Hope you have a great day. Take care of yourself and be good. At times I feel defeated Love you always, Egoosh and as my body trembles the Otter Gang. PS Happy B-day out of control, but I Hankie! always find myself back on my feet armed and Happy Birthday Alexandra New arrival! Noah Tigertail- Frank! We all hope you had a great ready to go… Birthday and wish you a speedy recovery! Da-da (Michael Sherman), I Billie born July 31, 2003, weighing 7 wish you a wonderful Birthday on Sept. Happy 33rd Birthday Daddy, pounds 5 ounces, and 19 inches long. We all love you, from the My heart will keep me Communications Staff. 2, with lots of hugs and wet baby kisses from your very best buddy Robbi. I love The proud parents are Jonah from your little “Rosebud” Mckenzie. you very much! going because it knows “Sonny” Billie and Karen Tigertail. The no other way. My blood proud grandparents are Sonny and Lena Gopher Wade Parrish Osceola Raynaldo Yzaguirre, III, Alumbaugh will keep me pure because Christine Nevaquaya from Hollywood Alice Tony Osceola Douglas Mitchell Smith Bryan Wayne Arledge Kirsten Elise Doney it's blood of a Seminole… and Bobby Tigertail from Miccosukee Alice Micco Snow Mariel Johanna Gopher Courtney Michelle Doctor Brianna Skye Nunez “Trail.” Leoda Josephine Osceola Peggy Kim Osceola Tiffany Nicole Frank Reagan Thawdape Whitecloud My journey I will continue Albert Osceola Sr. Michelle Louise Billie Joshua Andrew Girtman Katelyn Rene Young because its path is in my For Sale Herbert Mills Cypress Louis Dixie Jim, Jr. Tatiana Luisa Gomez Darryl Jay Billie plan. I will accept what ever Johnny F Tucker Sr. Stacy Lynn Sanchez Lucas Kaine Osceola Jennifer Marlene Holdiness 1999 Red Mustang Cobra Annie Osceola Jumper Robert Allen Stivers Onnie Dallas Cypress Skyler Lain Burke it offers because a Warrior is For Sale Leah Johns Minnick Franklin James Moore Jr. Russell Chip Wilson Daniel Nunez, Jr. all I am… $18,000 (Negotiable) Patsy Billie Lyle Vandell Billie Heather Nikole Josh Kendal Lauren Bowers — Lyle Vandell Billie See or call Paul Buster Billy Wm. L Cypress Toby Libra Johns Lysandra Frances Apa Osceola Fairuza Bentley Billie (954) 981-4702 Billie Micco Tisha Lee Walker Celeste Theresa Stockton Imillakiyo R D Osceola Judy Ann Baker Larry Lee Howard Robert Donald Cypress, Jr. Yopalakiyo R J Osceola Agnes Bowers Paulette Renee Lawrence James Frank Tiger, Jr. Tyrus Colby Billie Congratulations Alice Osceola Dorothy Alice Benson Courtney Lissite Sanchez Kalgary Ann Johns- Motlow Congratulations Miss Lorraine L Cypress Tara Dale Robbins William Scott Nelson Jayce Tulane Smith "Life" Stephanie Hall for winning the Title of Tommy Henson Billie Rita Jayne Gopher Josiah Clifford Williams Knananochet Agullbu Osceola Jr. Miss Seminole 2003-2004. David Jumper Sherri jumper Ernest Keith Stout Brydgett Thai Koontz You have a strong mind and a lot of Rudy Osceola Virginia Carmen Garcia Dominic Porter Venzor, Jr. Rachael Marie Jumper Life's a gift Michael Clay Dawn Marie Billie Travis Quentin Pacheco Taryn Montana Storm Easily stolen courage. I am very proud of you! I know you could do it! You can Raymond Osceola Michael Micco Marlissa Angnette Tiger Hunter Jacob Tiger Barely lived do anything you put your mind to. Cecil Jumper Wendi Elizabeth Bowers Stephanie Leeann Hall Graysun Beartrack Billie Choices made Also thank you Jeannette Cypress and Mary Foster Tigertail Adam Ray Turtle Megan Courtney Jones Sydnee Rayzheen Cypress Beauty faded Desiree Jumper for being there for Steph. Reuben Henry Billie, Sr. Richard Francis Osceola Damen Kirk Bert Odessa Rayne King Paths taken Love always, Daniel Jumper Lenora Marlene Roberts Garrett Billie Anderson Bly James Davidson Mom Claudia Cypress Doctor Jackie Leona Smith Dean Tommie Stokes, Jr. Dennis Manuel Gonzales, Jr. With wisdom Amos Tiger Stephanie Lynn Hyatt Solita Murina Perez Kenzie Skylar Motlow We choose Genesis Osceola Catherine Janell Alexander Spencer Lee Battiest Logan Cj Ortiz How we live Youth Program Announcement Leroy Billie Gilbert Wayne King Kalisa Denise Baker Rhett Anthony Tiger Elias (Noah) Jim Dallas Nunez Clayton Isaac Hall Bethany Karyn Billie The AmeriCorps*Tribal Civilian — Austina Motlow 2003 Nettie Doctor Stewart Elton James Shore Nicole Marie Osceola Elizabeth Marie Osceola Community Corps (TCCC) is currently Marvin Jason Billie, Sr. Tj Koenes Letitia Teal Foster Randee Patricia Osceola recurring native American youth 18-26 Elton Carl Baxley Sara Billie Osceola Brandon Daniels Billie Michaela Raquel Cypress years of age to join our ten month pro- Sharon Debbie Osceola Lawanda Yvonne Tommie Demi Marie Garza Blake Oscar Baker gram in Hoopa, CA. Jenny Doctor Thomas Jeffery Storm Ethan Lynn Gopher Aiyana Leann Tommie Thank You The TCCC is a ten-month, resi- Diane Snow Smith Louise Billie Bret Noah Spencer Amya Elle Baxley dential program that offers a variety of Samuel C. Osceola Sr. Jeremy Smith Hudson Roberts Jumper Mariah Bowers trainings, job experience, and the chance Linda Lee Storm Justin Davis Esmeralda Sabrina Billie Pernell Paul Bert to travel throughout the Northwestern Diane Marie Roberts Melissa Joy Osceola Ceejae Dakota Smith Cecil Shadow Wolf johns Region. Some of the projects that the Mingo Jones Caryn Billie Courtney Ann Kippenberger Jonathan Lonnie-Chey Buck TCCC completes are: building homes for Geraldine Osceola Daniel Gibson Terence Daniels Billie Cassidy Dawn Bert low-income families, renovation of his- Sandy Billie Jr. Elliot Audris Young Deandra Rogene Tiger Danyelle Jaime Boromei torical buildings, planting trees in previ- Mahala Ruth Madrigal Lenny Ray Jim Kaylee Brianna Jumper Kian Marcus Billie Madrid ously burned areas of the forest, and Cordell D Jumper Sr. Jimmy Joe Pacheco Tianna Hall Garcia Leslie John Gopher, Jr. working on several other Indian reserva- Darline Buster Suraiya Tiffany Youngblood Klayton Duane Sanders Deven Osceola tions and communities in California. Glenn Emmons Osceola Rena Michelle Frank Kassandra Lorn Brady Jerome Moses Stivers When participating in the pro- Virginia Osceola Tirell Octavius Timothy Jonathan Dustin Robbins Robert Allen Stivers, Jr. gram, a member will receive a living Vincent William Micco Raymond Charles Stewart Jr. Jessica Lyn Motlow Mary Melania Stivers allowance, reside on the campus, tackle a Sylvia Ann Tommie Mandy Wesley Jason Gregory Melton, II, Zackary Skye Buster variety of challenging tasks, serve with Oliver Billie Maressa A Cantu Akol Markuise Billie twenty-five other Native youth, and gain Clinton Howard Tommie Davey Lee Snow Tyler Joshua Baker Ronnie & Vince Present skills that will last them a lifetime. Christine Jimmie Franklin Alexander Rodregus Tommie Kristy Rebecca To learn more about the Hoopa Grace Marie Koontz Elijah Davaughn Marrero Johns The 2nd Annual Motorcycle & Tribal Civilian Community Corps, please Hyde Jim Gopher Leslie Renee Fish Leonardo Yzaguirre Car Show, Oct. 11, 2003 call us toll-free at (866) 255-TCCC James Junior Balentine Avalon Susie Jumper Vcenv Totkv (8222), or check out our website: Freeman Osceola Jason Todd Osceola Bowers Big Cypress http://.hoopa- Timothy Allen DeHass Alfred Roy Tucker Shawna Colleen For Info Contact: nsn.gov/departments/tccc.htm Arnie Lou Gore George Henry Osceola Billie Ronnie Billie - (239) 564-1114 Tracey Smith Cecilia Pequeno Kelton Kelbert Josh Vince Micco - (954) 967-0634 Thanks to our Hollywood Celeste Billie Jonah Charles H Billie Anthony Mitchell Representatives Join Us... Mon. - Fri. Manuel Garza Jessica Frances Buster Cypress Benjamin and I would like to Step Aerobics Johnny Lee Jimmie Dwayne Billie Alexander Lee Buck take this time to thank you for all your Edith Ann Smith Zena Elizabeth A Simmons Kaitlin Michelle Emergency Services help and understanding; that we’re all Stretching, Stepping, Toning, Brenda Elizabeth Fuller Derrick Curtis Johns Billy human and tribal people. Victoria Sue Baker Brian Christopher Osceola Destiny Jade Nunez including fire and Beginners Welcome at Hollywood Patricia Ann Wilcox Leon James Billie Tylor Duane Thank you Max especially for all ambulance are now these years of hard work for the tribal Recreation’s Dance Room Tina Marie Osceola Bruce Keith Tommie Tigertail members, my husband and myself. 3pm - 4pm Norman Jeffery Billie Adrain Michael Baker Randy marc Shore available 24 hours a day, Respectfully, Pernell Hosea Bert Christopher Ray Green Huber Leon Jr. 7 days a week on the Brighton Benjamin and Linda Billie Call Patrice for more info Rufus Tiger, Jr. Justin Campos Zechariah Nathanial (954)989-9457 Eric Lee Tiger Amanda Lee Sisneroz Lacey Reservation. Christopher Scott Osceola Ildy Jose Garcia Rickyjoe Osceola

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Call the Seminole Tribune! (954) 967-3416 The Seminole Tribune 12 September 5, 2003 Sports v Ham-pa-leesh-ke v Vkkopvnkv EIRA Rodeo Held in Clewiston By Emma Brown Bearden Calf Riding: 1st - Andre Jumper, 2nd - CLEWISTON — The EIRA wrapped up Dylan Chalfant Steer Riding: 1st - Justin Aldridge, their 2002-2003 rodeo season on Aug. 9, at the 2nd - Dayne Johns Hendry County Rodeo Arena in Clewiston. It was a Barrels: (4-8)- 1st - Kalgary Johns, 2nd - Acealyn rainy evening for a rodeo, but the cowboys and cow- Youngblood, 3rd - Andre Jumper (9-12) 1st - Nautkey girls managed to get through with style. Henry, 2nd - Ethan Gopher, 3rd - Shyla Jones (13-18) The end of the year rodeo banquet will be 1st - Jade Braswell, 2nd - Leanna Billie. held on Saturday Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. at Sonny’s BBQ Sanctioned Events: in Clewiston. Tickets are on sale for $10 from Saddle Bronc: 1st - Robert Youngblood, Calf Clarissa Bowers, EIRA secretary, or from one of the Roping: 1st/2nd - Naha/Josh Jumper, Breakaway EIRA directors. Roping: 1st -Trina Bowers, 2nd - Jo Jumper, 50 & Come join us for dinner and show your sup- over: 1st - Moses Jumper, 2nd - Rudy Osceola, Team port for the cowboys and cowgirls of the Eastern Roping: 1st - Billie Tiger and Willie Johns, 2nd - Indian Rodeo Association. Josh and Naha Jumper, 3rd - Moses and Happy EIRA Results from Clewiston rodeo Aug. 9 Jumper, Barrel Racing: 1st - Trina Bowers, 2nd - Kids rodeo results: Sheyanna Osceola, 3rd - Shelby Osceola, Bull Mutton Busting: 1st - Kelton Smedley, 2nd - Jobe Riding: 1st - Justin Gopher, 2nd - Happy Jumper. Johns, 3rd - Blevins Jumper Pony Riding: 1st - Justin Aldridge, 2nd - William Peter Caspari King Fishers (L-R): Chris Osceola, AJ Nickel, Phil Whetstone, Todd Nickel, and Ernie Tiger. 4th Annual Clayton Billie Seminole’s Reel-Nole Offshore Fishing Memorial Pool Tournament Team Nets Big Fish in Showdown BRIGHTON — The 4th Annual Clayton Gordon and the Brighton Recreation Department for Billie Memorial Pool Tournament was held on making the tournament a huge success. We hope By Ernie Tiger small school rocketed through the air at heights of Saturday July 19 at the Brighton Gymnasium. everybody had a great time this year. POMPANO, FL — On May 31, the pres- five to twelve feet, hitting our baits from under- A special "Thank You" goes out to Chairman Thanks again, Jack Billie and Family tigious Pompano Beach Saltwater Fishing neath. Mitchell Cypress, President Moses Osceola, Big Tournament Trail got underway as hundreds of Chris Osceola, who landed the first fish of Cypress Council Representative David Cypress, Tournament Results teams gathered at the Hillsboro Inlet to compete in the day said “There’s nothing like seeing Kings Brighton Council Representative Roger Smith, Women 50 years and over South Florida’s largest fishing tournament. dive-bomb the baits on tournament day.” Brighton Board Representative Johnny Jones, Jack 1st - Juanita Osceola, 2nd - Annie Jumper, 3rd - Betty In order to participate in the Pompano After finishing our first drift at ninety- Osceola; 4th - Alice Sweat, 5th - Jenny Saltwater Showdown, anglers must compete in the feet, we started our second over the same area, Johns. first two legs of the tournament, the Saltwater Slam which is where we netted our second and third fish Men 50 years and over and Saltwater Shootout, before qualifying as one of of the day. This would land the Reel Nole team 1st - Joe Billie, Jr., 2nd - Russell Florida’s top 75 offshore teams. Teams are then their second Big Fish Trophy of the Tournament. Osceola, 3rd - Parker Jones, 4th - selected to compete in the final Showdown. The team would break the past and pres- David Cypress, Anglers aim at catching one of the five ent record for the largest King to be caught during 5th - Mitchell Cypress. largest weighable fish (Wahoo, King Mackerel, the Saltwater Showdown for 2002 and 2003. “The Women 18-49 years Black Fin Tuna, Cobia, and Dolphin). Teams can Smoker (King Mackerel) slammed the goggle eye 1st - Theresa Boromei, 2nd - Claudia win awards such as: Top Team, Big Fish, and Top and put up a great fight, which lasted nearly twenty Olivarez, 3rd - Miranda Tommie, 4th - Angler. minutes. We weren’t really sure what I had due to Virginia Billie, 5th - Jamel Billie. There are divisions for cash prizes, as well being hit by a huge Bonita early in the day that Men 18-49 years as many others like the Bluewater Challenge for screamed off line. But after I managed to tire the 1st - Boogie Nunez, 2nd - Jack Billie, heaviest fish. The Bluewater Bonanza, awards the fish enough to get it within fifteen feet of the boat, 3rd - Weems Buck, 4th place - Dusty top three teams cash prizes, based on their total it was clear that we had huge Smoker,” commented Nunez, 5th - Joey Micco. weight. angler Ernie Tiger on his record breaking 42.27 Scotch Doubles The Reel Nole Team got off to a slow start pound King Mackerel. 1st - Annie Jumper and Joe Billie, Jr., by not landing a single fish during the first leg of Deciding we still needed to make a few 2nd - Rose Jones and Parker Jones, 3rd the Saltwater Slam, but recovered quickly by land- more catches to make the four king limit, we made - Linda Jones and Weems Buck, 4th - ing a 24 lb dolphin. That qualified Reel Nole for our third drift where we were once again "hit" by Stella Ortiz and Tony Osceola, 5th - the final Showdown where only 30 of South three smokers. Two of them were sizeable tourna- Mary Jo Micco and Johnny Jones. Florida’s most elite teams compete for bragging ment kings, but we were left with a mangled Hope to see ya'll at next year's tour- rights for the next year. leader. With only minutes to spare, we quickly 1st place winners (L-R): Joe Billie, Jr., Theresa Boromei, Annie nament. On Aug. 9, Reel Nole left the packed up our gear and headed back to the port. Jumper, Juanita Osceola, and Boogie Nunez. Hillsborough Inlet early and headed north to West We arrived at the weigh-in and were greet- Palm. This is where most anglers throughout the ed by the large crowd who were anticipating each tournament series had been landing the larger team's catch of the day. After waiting for the catches. weigh-in, we were slightly disappointed to find out Seminole Wind Horse Club The weather actually cooperated this time; that we had just missed capturing the Bluewater the Atlantic had only 1-2 foot waves. This enabled Challenge prize by only seven pounds. IMMOKALEE — The Members. the team to target more productive waters that The Reel Nole team performed well in Seminole Wind Horse Club is a not Speed Show Bill 2003-2004 every 1st weren’t reachable in past tournaments due to poor their first Saltwater Showdown Tournament. We all for profit club that focuses on Saturday (October - April) weather conditions. Also, the smaller singled- felt that we had finished nicely by winning two of good sportsmanship and family Please contact Melody engine boats kept us from reaching better fishing the largest fish trophies of the tournament. Not too fun. The club hosts monthly Halperin at (239) 353-5167 or grounds. bad for a team competing for the first time in the Performance and Speed Shows [email protected] to We reach our destination thirty minutes Saltwater Showdown. from Oct. through April. receive a Member ship Form and later; the weather conditions being perfect for kite The Reel Nole Team would like to thank Please join us the first Sponsor Release of Liability fishing. We decided to go with this proven method, the Seminole Tribal Official Max Osceola and the and second Saturday of those Form. Once those forms are which is great for catching King Mackerel. Not Seminole Recreation Department for their support months at the newly renovated completed and returned to the twenty minutes after putting our first lines in the during this tournament. John Jimmie Memorial Arena in club, you will receive your mem- water, we were hit by our first “Smoker” kings. A Immokalee (formerly the Seminole bership packet and membership Youth Ranch Rodeo Grounds). cards. You will also be put on the Club membership and entry mailing list. fees are FREE for Seminole Tribe See you at the shows! Gibby Bowers Memorial Bowling Tournament By Paula Cassels and Pamela Jumper - 346. 13. Victor M. and Jackie Big Cypress 9-Ball DAVIE — On Aug. 17, the Don Carter Thompson - 345. 14. Rufus Tiger and Sarah University Lanes hosted the Gibby Bowers Annual Sampson - 339. 15. Sampson Gopher and Dora Women's Basketball Memorial Bowling Tournament. Competition is Tiger - 334 16. Elbert Snow and Mahala Madrigal Pool Tournament becoming more spirited each year as 50-60 - 332. 17. Derrick Thomas and Mary Wilcox - 331. League BIG CYPRESS — September 13, Seminole tribal bowlers turned out for the tourna- 18. Emery Fish and Michele Osceola - 326. 19. 2003 Sign-up at 10:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. ment. Bowling results showed four ties in the Pittman Sampson and Stacy Jones--325. 20. Shoot at 2:00 p.m. - Men's and Women's Scotch Doubles, three ties in 3-6-9, and one tie in George Micco and Sonya Johns - 324. Divisions - No Entry Fee the No-Tap. Where: Big Cypress Race to 3 - Double Elimination - Meanwhile, a drawing for bowling balls 3-6-9: 1. George Micco and Trish Wilcox - 483. 2. When: Monday Nights Payouts for 1st - 5th place. and bowling bags took place every hour. Dawn Greg Kelly and Mary Jo Micco - 447. 3. Richard beginning September 15, Pool Tournament will be held every Fertitta won a 15-pound Osceola and Mary 2003. Will last 6 weeks second Saturday of the month. Open to Tribal bowling ball and the Wilcox - 442. 4.Chris Deadline to enter: Friday, Members, Spouses, and Employees winner of the Miami Osceola and Gail September 12, 2003 For more information, please call Dolphin bowling bag Cypress - 402. 5. Entry Fee: $100.00 Nick at Billiard (863) 983-6539. was Steela Micco. Michael Micco and Limited to the first 6 teams - Brighton Crystal Smith - 401. 6. 8 person roster Council Representative Thomas Cypress and Any Questions you can call Roger Smith took third Denise Morin - 395. 7. Stan at the Recreation place with partner Brett John Madrigal and Department (863) 983-9659 Osceola. Farrah Jones - 386. 8. Participants at Derrick Thomas and the open tournament Donna Turtle - 375. 9. received black polo Lawrence Ballentine and shirts and red hand tow- Monica Johns - 372 10. els. Ricky Doctor and Congratulations Mahala Madrigal - 368. to all participating 11. Elton Shore and bowlers. Diane Smith - 367. 12. Duane Jones and Dawn Bowling Results: Fertitta - 365. 13. Victor Scotch Double: 1/2. Tie, M. and Dallas Cypress - John and Mahala 362. 14. Rufus Tiger and Madrigal / Mitchell Paula Cassels Rosie Billie - 360. 15. Osceola and Brett Steela Micco receives her bowling bag from Elbert Snow and Terri Osceola - 210. 3. Elton her husband George Micco. Frank - 358. 16/17. Tie, Shore and Farrah Jones - Sam Nelson and Sonya 203. 4. Elbert Snow and Johns / Blake Osceola Dawn Fertitta - 202. 5. Rufus and Dora Tiger - and Pamela Jumper - 354. 18/19. Tie, Remus 200. 6. Toby and Sonya Johns - 199. 7. Chris Griffin and Reina Micco / Roger Smith and Osceola and Vivian Delgado - 179. 8. Remus Michelle Osceola - 351. 20. Tie, Amos Billie and Griffin and Pamela Jumper - 178. 9. Danny Jones Rhonda Billie / Danny Jones and Dora Tiger - 350. and Gail Cypress - 173. 10. Blake Osceola and Trish Wilcox - 169. 11/12. Tie, Greg Kelly and No Tap: 1. Danny Jones and Amanda Smith - 519. Margaret Billie / George and Steela Micco - 167. 2. Alfreda Muskett and Andre Jumper - 507. 3. 13. Emery Fish and Monica Johns - 165. 14. Jamie Joey Micco and Dana Osceola - 470. 4. Chris and Crystal Smith - 164. 15. Bobby and Terri Osceola and Brett Osceola - 464. 5. Damon Wilcox Frank - 162. 16. Michael and Mary Jo Micco - and Gail Cypress - 451. 6. Toby Johns and Mary Jo 161. 17/18. Tie, Duane and Stacy Jones / Kevin Micco - 446. 7. Wayne Billie and Dawn Fertitta - and Beverly Tommie - 160. 19/20. Tie, Billy 444. 8. Philmon Bowers and Mary M. Wilcox - Micco and Rose Jones / Amos Billie and Alfreda 442. 9. Jamie Smith and Michelle Osceola - 430. Musket - 159. 10. Sammie Gopher and Trish Wilcox - 421. 11. Sam Nelson and Shannon Gopher - 417. 12. Regular: 1. Miquel Contu and Farrah Jones - 439. Richard Osceola and Sonya Johns - 407. 13. 2. Remus Griffin and Amanda Smith - 406. 3. Thomas Cypress and Margaret Billie - 395. 14. Roger Smith and Brett Osceola - 396. 4. Toby Greg Kelly and Crystal Smith - 392. 15. Roger Johns and Tricia Wilcox - 382. 5. Greg Kelly and Smith and Addie Osceola - 386. 16. Pittman Donna Turtle - 381. 6. John Madrigal and Rosetta Sampson and Denise Morin - 385. 17. Earl Tayor Bowers - 375. 7. Kevin Tommie and Denise Morin and Dallas Cypress - 378. 18. Rufus Tiger and - 371. 8. Bobby Frank and Dawn Fertitto - 369. 9. Farrah Jones - 374. 19. /20. Tie, Kevin Tommie Chris Osceola and Dana Osceola - 368. 10. Ricky and Rose Jones / Emery Fish and Sarah Mc Doctor and Sarah Mc Donald - 351. 11. Blake Donald - 372. Osceola and Diane Smith - 348. 12. Sam Nelson The Seminole Tribune 13 September 5, 2003

2003 NASA Softball Tournament By Paula Cassels 11:00 a.m., competing against the Choctaw All-Stars. PORCH CREEK INDIAN Tribal Board Representative Johnny Jones joined the RESERVATION, AL — On Aug. 1-2, teams from team and supported them with a good base hit. They the Seminole Tribe of Florida participated in the defeated the All-Stars 9-6. NASA (Native American Softball Association) At noon, the Lady Seminole MVP's played Tournement. The event was hosted by the Porch against The Choctaw Tribalette. The game started off Creek Indian Reservation at Arrowhead Park. slow with Tribalette taking the lead in the early For two days, Seminole men and women innings. The Lady Seminoles came back with timely from the Hollywood, Brighton, and Immokalee hitting and great determination. Exciting player Amy Reservations, along with tribal members from all Johns was an offensive force, propelling the Lady over the State of Seminoles to a 16-9 Florida competed victory over under the blistering Tribalette. The Lady hot sun. There were Seminoles played a five women's and total of four games two men's teams throughout that participating this weekend. year. Friday and The Saturday was so hot Seminole men that at the end of kicked off this each softball game, NAYO Fastpitch Champions, the Super Seminoles. year's softball tour- players would take nament with an off their softball early morning game shoes to help cool against the down their feet. Super Seminoles Are 2003 Choctaw's Diamond The Backs. Seminoles Brighton Lady players shouted Seminoles played a "Seminoles" to dis- great game against NAYO Fastpitch Champions play their team spir- the evenly matched it throughout the Paula Cassels Choctaw Tribal By Chris Goodwin Mary Huff pitched the complete game tournament. Amy Johns prepares to lash out a base hit. Players. Tribal SALAMANCA, NY — Brighton sent its 9- allowing no earned runs while striking out 10. The Teammates Players pushed 12 year old girls fastpitch team to Salamanca, New Super Seminoles found themselves playing the cham- Calvin Bert and across two runs, but York on July 25-26 with t-shirts sporting the slogan pionship game without ever trailing in the tourna- Garret Tommie in the forth inning, "In it to win it!" Coach Goodwin and the Super ment. The girls faced last years NAYO winners, the cleared the base paths with timely hitting, while the teams were tied. The Choctaw Tribal Players Seminoles did not disappoint, after finishing in third Lady Tigers from Mississippi. Marvin Bowers, Mike Broone, and Johnny Broone pushed scored runs in the late innings, winning 12 to place in 2002, they bounced back and won it all this Brighton showed them no mercy quickly hit home runs to put the Seminoles over the 15-run 11. year. They are the 2003 NAYO 9-12 Year-Old fast- jumping out to a 2-0 led in the first and cruised to an limit. A fun game to watch was the Florida pitch champions. 8-2 win. The girls scored four runs in the 4th inning In Saturday's evening game, the Seminole Seminole Women against Choctaw Chahatta. The In the first game, Brighton defeated tourna- with a grand slam by Christine Billie. Rayvenne Men's team competed against the tough Choctaw game was even at 3 after two innings and knotted up ment host Seneca 7-2. Brighton took an early 4-0 Osceola, Mary Huff, Breanna Harjosie, and Nikki Native Sports. Seminole player Tony Sanchez hit the at 5 after four innings, but the Seminole women lead with lead off hitter Stevie Brantley walking, fol- Urbina also had hits for the team. only a home run in the game. defeated Choctaw Chahatta 9-7. lowed by Melanie Jones and Mary Huff's single. Coach Goodwin said he felt confident going Tony Sanchez, team captain and pitcher for On Saturday, the Florida Seminole team Brearuza Harjosie cleared the bases with a 3 RBI into the tournament. "We lost only two players from the Seminole Men's team for eight years, pitched played against the Cherokee Spitfire. The Seminoles double. The Super Seminoles scored 2 more runs last year's team and picked up some very good throughout the two-day tournament, catching pop were in the lead until a team player hit a fly ball that with back to back to back singles by Melanie Jones, younger players. We had the best pitchers in the flies and making outs at home plate. was caught and drop by Spitfire out fielder, the Mary Huff, and Jewel Buck to take a 5-1 lead. Jenna entire tournament with Mary Huff and Breanna The team started an inside game; the player umpire made a wrong call which cost the Seminoles McDuffie also had two hits in the game. Harjosie. What a combination. They not only have who make's the last out in each inning had to wear two outs in the forth inning. Pitchers Mary Huff and Brianna Harjosie great speed, but can place the ball. They both have a the yellow "I made the last out" T-shirt. Hard-hitting Each Seminole team pushed themselves to combined together to strike out an amazing 17 out of wonderful change up, which helped keep the Naha Jumper tried to reach the home run fence, but the limit, but at the same time, managed to have lots 18 batters for Brighton, while allowing no earned Choctaw team off-balanced. They are very aggressive the ball fell just short and was caught by the Choctaw of fun. runs. with the bats and the change up messed up their tim- Diamond Back outfielder. Jumper had the honor of Congratulation to all the Seminole teams for With the first win, the Super Seminoles ing." being the first one to wear the "I Made the Last Out" a great weekend of softball. Special thanks to the advanced in the winner's bracket to face Lil' The coach continued, "Even though we lost T-shirt. By the end of the game, the T-shirt had been Seminole Tribe of Florida for sponsoring the Travelers, from Mississippi. Brighton won by forfeit four players, with two of them being our star pitch- past around and down to a player nicknamed Seminole teams. 7-0 on a no show. ers, I feel good about our chances next year. We will "Telatubby." In the third round of the winner's bracket, return 11 players with Christine Billie already being a The Seminole Men's team proved to be the Women's Division: the girls faced a Choctaw team from Mississippi good pitcher." top gun of the Seminole softball teams, playing a First Place: Tribal Players (Choctaw) called the Lady Warriors. Brighton cruised to a 10-3 Coach Goodwin will work hard to find a girl total of six softball games before the weekend was Second Place: Bud Light (Choctaw) win. Holding a narrow 3-1 lead going into the bottom who is willing to work hard and be serious about fill- over. They eventually placed forth overall in the Third Place: Spit Fire (Cherokee) of the fourth inning, the Super Seminoles put together ing the pitching void left by Mary and Breanna. NASA tournament. a rally scoring 5 runs to take a 8-1 lead. As coach, I want to thank all of the kids for The Hollywood Seminole Women's team, Men's Division: Jewel Buck led off with a single, followed their hard work and sacrifices they made this sum- organized by team Captain Linda Jones, had a tough First Place: Native Sports (Choctaw) by walks to Shyla Jones and Christine Billie. Nikki mer. I want to thank the parents for being so support- game against Choctaw's Bud Light team on Friday Second Place: Dirty Birds (Cherokee) Urbina cleared the bases with a 3 RBI double. Mary ive. A special thanks to Jennifer and Danny Jones, morning. Choctaw won the game 13-0. Third Place: All Stars (Choctaw) Huff had a double and single. Briana Harjosie has 2 Stella Urbina, Johnny Jones, Richard Osceola, and The Men's team from Brighton started at Forth Place: Seminole Men's (Seminole) hits, Melanie and Shyla Jones also had singles. Lois Roger Smith, for making all of this possible. Billie got hit by a pitch and also scored a run for the girls. Brighton Seminoles Beat Rez Chicks BRIGHTON — The 13-17 year-old Lady Seminoles. In the next game, Brighton grabbed an Seminoles defeated the host New York Rez Chicks early 1-0 lead, but ended up losing 14-2. 13-7 at NAYO (Native American Youth Coach Chris Goodwin said, "We are making Organization). small strides - three years ago we didn't even score a Micheala Fish led the offense with two run in the tournament. Last year, we scored 12 runs home runs and Jo- Jo Osceola added another. Chelsea but didn't win. But this year, we scored 15 runs, won Mountain pitched a complete game and had a double. one game, and avoided being shutout. Next year, I Ashley Spencer, Dixie Tommie, Missy Huff, and expect we'll make a strong run for the title." Candice Simmons each had hits for the Lady Lady Seminoles Compete in NASA Tournament On Aug. 1-2, the Brighton Lady Seminoles Joleigh Jumper went 3-3 with 3 runs scored. Amanda traveled to Porch, Alabama for the NASA (Native Smith went 3-3 with a triple and 3 runs scored. American Softball Association) slow-pitch tourna- Ginger Jones went 3-3 with a triple. Farrah Jones and ment. The Ladies were edged out 12-11 in the first Casey Baker each had two hits. Dianne Smith, Trisha game to Tribal Players. Smith, Nikki Osceola, and Rita Gopher each had sin- Ginger Jones led the offense going 3-4 with gles in the victory for Brighton. a double and two runs scored. Farrah Jones went 2-4 The Lady Seminoles lost their final game with a triple and also scored two runs. Dana Osceola 16-6. The game was tied up in the 4th inning, but let went 2-3 with a double. Amanda Smith and Casey the game slip away in the end. Rita Gopher, Leigh Baker each had two hits apiece, while Nikki Osceola, Ann Osceola, and Trisha South each had 2 hits Dianne Smith, Rita Gopher, Oneva Jones, Carla apiece. Joleigh, Amanda, Ginger, Farrah, Diame, Gopher, and Joleigh Jumper each had singles in the Nikki, and Dana all had one hit apiece in the loss. game. The Lady Seminoles are traveling to The second game was a little brighter for the Cherokee, North Carolina and Utah in the coming Lady Seminoles, as they defeated CHATA 11-10. weeks for other tournaments. Good luck Ladies!

 head just above the steering wheel. Vivian Willie laughs and laughs remembering and Continued from page 1 describing the look on that bus driver’s face. He says he still wonders what the man thought about what he Vivian played in her first tournament at the saw or if he even believed what he saw. age of seven. Not knowing anything about English or Early on, Vivian’s parents had agreed that position, but able to pocket the balls, she placed sec- any money she won would go into a college fund. In ond. Willie says, “Vivian started crying, and when I spite of her success, Vivian’s mother wasn’t happy asked her why she was crying, she said because she about the bars and the late hours and felt Vivian’s didn’t get the trophy (for first place) to take back to time should be spent concentrating on her studies. her grandmother.” Vivian graduated high school and went on to He added, “I told her then – there’s always college. While in college, she met Robert “Duffy” going to be someone better than you at some time in Doores, who would become her mentor. your life and you better learn now to be a good loser. Doores saw Vivian shooting one day at a You have to be a good loser if you want to be a good place near campus and approached her. He told her winner. – Vivian promised me right then not to cry that with a little help she could be a world champion. again and she never has since.” Duffy, a lifetime student of the game, taught Vivian Vivian continued to play in local bar tourna- all about English, ball position, and the little sub- ments soon filling up Mollie’s with trophies. Vivian tleties of the game. With Duffy’s coaching, Vivian says some of her fondest memories are riding on the turned pro in 1991. back of her Dad’s Harley with a cue stick in one hand Vivian’s quick one-two style of play and and a trophy in the other. whirlwind shot-making skills are what earned her the Playing against professionals as an amateur nickname “Texas Tornado.” It has also earned her at an open event in Austin around age 12, Vivian nearly a dozen Classic Tour titles, including being placed third. She also learned to drive. WPBA National Champion and Player of the Year. Willie told me a story of driving back in his Her next tournament will be the WPBA U.S. semi from a haul with Vivian and a cousin of hers in Open 9-Ball event at Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, the truck. Willie got tired and since there was a nice N.M. September 10 – 14, 2003. big cab with a nice big bed, he asked Vivian if she Vivian also held pool clinics at the Brighton, thought she could drive the truck. Big Cypress, and Hollywood reservations during her “Sure I can Dad,” said Vivian. So here they stay. Many Tribal members took advantage of her go down a two-lane highway, Vivian at the wheel time and skills in an effort to improve their own barely reaching the pedals. Willie wakes up, looks game. Videos for beginners and advanced players out the cab just in time to see a Greyhound bus com- will be available soon to all Tribal members. ing towards them in the opposite lane. For more information on the “Texas Willie says he could see the bus driver look- Tornado” go to www.vivianwillarreal.com or ing and looking as he approached the semi. As the www.wpba.com and follow the links to the players’ bus passes the driver finally sees the top of Vivian’s area. The Seminole Tribune 14 September 5, 2003 Education v 2003 Incentive Awards Announcer's List Academic Effort Symphony Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Bionca Acosta2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Megan Otero Senior Brenau Academy - Anthony Balentine 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Gainesville, GA Jessalyn Balentine Freshman Brenau Academy - Savannah Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Gainesville, GA Tequesta Tiger 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School L.T. Balentine 10th Grade Hidden Lake Academy Demetria Tigertail 7th Grade American Heritage Lariah Balentine 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School School Tana Bear-Osceola 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Kellie Tigertail 9th Grade Brenau Academy - Isaac Bettelyoun 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Gainesville, GA Megan Bettelyoun 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Perfect Attendance Myra Bettelyoun 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Christopher Joe 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Alfred Billie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Anthony Joe Kindergarten Ahfachkee School April Billie 8th Grade Ahfachkee School Bradley Osceola 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Natalie Billie 6th Grade Clewiston Middle School Owachipe Osceola Junior Ahfachkee School & Nelson Billie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Pinellas County Schools Tiffany Billie 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Improved GPA Alex Cypress 7th Grade Calvary Christian School - Jessalyn Balentine 9th Grade Brenau Academy - Rapid City, South Dakota & Ahfachkee School Gainesville, GA Anthony Cypress 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Tiffany Billie 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Billy Cypress 6th Grade Clewiston Middle School DeForest Carter 4th Grade Eastside Elementary Dillon Cypress 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School School Ian Cypress 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Robert "Junior" Cypress 7th Grade Ahfachkee Kira Cypress 4th Grade Eastside Elementary School School Ryan Osceola 7th Grade Clewiston Middle School Michael Cypress 4th Grade Eastside Elementary - Kellie Tigertail 9th Grade Brenau Academy - Clewiston, FL Gainesville, GA Reggie Cypress 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Advanced/Honors Classes Michael Kelly Robb Cypress Senior Bachman Academy - Ayze Henry Freshman took this course at Edison The Family Services staff and children having a grand ol’ time. McDonald, Tennessee Community College while enrolled at Ahfachkee Robert (Junior) Cypress 7th Grade Ahfachkee School: School American Cinema Robert Cypress B. 7th Grade Clewiston Middle Megan Otero Senior took these courses at Brenau 2nd Annual "Back to School Fun BBQ" School University while enrolled in Brenau Academy's Ryan Cypress 4th Grade Ahfachkee School High School: 1. First-Aid 2. College Algebra 3. By Michael Kelly Terinna Cypress 5th Grade Eastside Elementary Pre-Calculus HOLLYWOOD — On Aug. 13, Family School - Clewiston, FL A Average Services held their 2nd annual "Back to School Fun Ashley Escobar 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Dawna Cypress 7th Grade Ahfachkee School BBQ" outside the Family Services Building. The Ildy Garcia Junior The Gow School, South Wales, Megan Otero Senior Ahfachkee School event was aimed for tribal members on the NY Catlen Tommie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Hollywood reservation to get to know the Family Stephanie Hall 7th Grade Ahfachkee School B Average Services staff. Rashaun Jim 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Kane Bettelyoun 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School There were burgers, hot dogs, cake, bal- Keith Jumper 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Akol Billie 3rd Grade American Heritage School loons, a piñata, and games for all the children. Tony William "Korliss" Jumper 2nd Grade Ahfachkee Dannee Billie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Roberts, Family Services Counselor and BBQ chef, School Issiah Billie Senior Clewiston High School & said, "It's a great way for us to meet the children and Maranda Osceola 6th Grade Ahfachkee School Ahfachkee School parents of the community. We're here to support the Bradley Osceola 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Jackson Billie 9th Grade Pinellas County Schools tribal members any way we can." Owachige Osceola 11th Grade Pinellas County Jon Ross Billie 5th Grade Ahfachkee School "Last year, we had about a dozen people. Schools Justina Jo Billie 4th Grade Mel Blount School - But as you can see, we've got over 60 people here Kaylynn Pewo 8th Grade Admiral Farragut Vidalia, Georgia today. With this great turnout, the word is getting out Academy - St. Petersburg, FL & Osceola Middle LeAnna Billie 9th Grade First Indian Baptist that we are here for the Seminole community," said School, Okeechobee, FL School - Brighton Marla Dale, Site Supervisor for the Hollywood reser- Ann Tiger 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Shawna Billie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School vation. Lorelei Tommie 2nd Grade Summit Montessori Aiden Bowers 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Tina Mennella, Foster Care Coordinator, School - Broward County Alanis "Emilee" Bowers 2nd Grade Ahfachkee says it's extremely important to get to know the com- Regan Whitecloud 2nd Grade Calvary Christian School munity. "We assist families with any issues they School - Rapid City, South Dakota & Ahfachkee Meredith Bullard Sophomore Ahfachkee School might be having. We want the community to know School DeForest Carter 4th Grade Eastside Elementary we are here to assist you." All A's & B's School Family Services offers various types of pro- Christian Alexander Kindergarten Ahfachkee Jalen Cypress 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School grams for the Seminole community. such as: Mental School Tyler Cypress 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Health Services, Substance Abuse, After Care, Katherine Bert Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Herschel Frank 6th Grade Ahfachkee School Medical Social Work, Children / Adolescent pro- Chief Billie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Jonathan Harjo Sophomore Ahfachkee School grams, and more. Darryl Billie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Nauthkee Henry 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Also attending the "Back to School BBQ" Leauna Billie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Colby Herrera 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School was K-9 Officer Shawn Goddard and Gator, his four- Michael Kelly Caitlin Cypress Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Susie Jim 1st Grade Ahfachkee School legged partner. The five-year old yellow Labrador's Hey batter, batter, batter! Swing, batter! Darlah Cypress Kindergarten Eastside Elementary Monique Jimmie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School specialty is detecting narcotics. Goddard, who has School Christopher Joe, Jr. 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School worked for the Seminole Police Department for eight Tatiana Herrera Kindergarten Ahfachkee School K'ahna Jumper 4th Grade Ahfachkee School years, enjoys working with Gator. "It's an asset that Gator is so friendly with Nathaniel Jim Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Katina Jumper 1st Grade Ahfachkee School people. He's able to inspect houses, cars, and much Michelle Jimmie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Kelcie Jumper 5th Grade Ahfachkee School more, even when young children are present. Anthony Joe Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Andre Landin 4th Grade Eastside Elementary If you would like to contact the Hollywood Dorian Jumper Kindergarten Ahfachkee School School & Ahfachkee School Family Services Program, please call (954) 964-6338. Candelario Landin Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Dare'Rick McInturff 1st Grade Ahfachkee School To reach the other offices, call: Big Cypress (863) John McInturff Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Jason Melton 4th Grade Eastside Elementary 902-3206, Brighton and Fort Pierce (863) 763-7700, Jason Melton Kindergarten Eastside Elementary School Immokalee (239) 657-6567, and Tampa (813) 246- School Klaressa Osceola 8th Grade Clewiston Middle 3106. Kaitlin Osceola Kindergarten Ahfachkee School School Pre-Kindergarten Awards Mario Osceola 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Christopher Alexander Ahfachkee School Ragan Osceola 3rd Grade Grand View School - Akira Billie American Heritage School Tallequah, Oklahoma Tyrus B lilies Ahfachkee School Sierra Bowers Ryan Osceola 7th Grade Clewiston Middle School Ahfachkee School Sarah Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Michaela Cypress Ahfachkee School Symphony Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Tai Cypress American Heritage - Boca/Delray Thalia Pacheco 4th Grade Sunset Park Elementary Bly Davidson Ahfachkee School School - Pueblo, CO Callie Joe Ahfachkee School Travis Pacheco 7th Grade Pitts Middle School - Eden Jumper Ahfachkee School Pueblo, CO Natomah Robbins Ahfachkee School Cooper Rivers 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Ignacia Rodriguez Ahfachkee School Breanna Robbins 5th Grade Ahfachkee School Nicholas Zepeda Grace Lutheran Pre-School Jonathan Robbins th Grade Ahfachkee School All A's & B's Tucomah Robbins 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School LeAnna Billie Freshman First Indian Baptist Derrick Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee School School - Brighton Savannah Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Dawna Cypress 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Tequesta Tiger 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Tyler Cypress 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Kellie Tigertail Freshman Brenau Academy - Herschel Frank 6th Grade Ahfachkee School Gainesville, GA Christopher Joe 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Tyler Tigertail 3rd Grade Grand View School - K'ahna Jumper 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Tallequah, Oklahoma Katinna Jumper 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Catlen Tommie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Jason Melton 4th Grade Eastside Elementary Danni Jae Tommie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School School Trisha Walker 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Ragan Osceola 3rd Grade Grand View School - Special Awards and Accomplishment Tallequah, Oklahoma Ryan Osceola 7th Grade - Clewiston Middle Michael Kelly Michael Kelly Sarah Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School School Web Wonders Science Program Kids visit with “Gator” and K-9 Officer Shawn BBQ Chef Tony Roberts grills up burgers and dogs Travis Pacheco 1st Grade Pitts Middle School, Megan Otero Senior - Brenau Academy Varsity Goddard. for the event. Pueblo, CO Letter - Volleyball Salutatorian Senior Class Savannah Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee School President Governor's Award Catlen Tommie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Kellie Tigertail Freshman - Brenau Academy Trisha Walker 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Community Award Absent 3 Days or Less Graduation Award Rashaun Jim 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Issiah Billie Ahfachkee School Kaitlin Osceola Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Robb Cypress Bachman Academy Klaressa Osceola 8th Grade Clewiston Middle Megan Otero Brenau Academy School

Brighton Incentive Awards to be Held October 20 BRIGHTON — The Brighton Reservation Incentive Awards is sched- uled for Monday, Oct. 20, at the Education Building. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. with lunch to follow. If you have any questions, please call Emma Brown, Education Advisor, at (863) 763-3572. Hope to see you there.

Public Notice The Seminole Tribe of Florida is apply- Activity Center on the Immokalee Seminole ing for financial assistance from the U.S. Indian Reservation. The grant is available for Department of Housing and Urban Development review and any questions or comments should be (HUD) through the Indian Community directed to the office of Joel M. Frank, Sr., Development Block Grant (ICDBG). Housing Director, at the Hollywood Tribal Office The monies obtained through this grant Building at (954) 967-3804. will be applied to the construction of an Elder The Seminole Tribune 15 September 5, 2003

Brighton Middle School Students Meet Tony Roberts - Family Services Counselor By Michael Kelly professional athletes, particularly those who went to HOLLYWOOD — Tony Roberts, the new school in Florida. Visit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Family Services Counselor, believes that "You've got "I'm friends with Mitch Richmond, who to be visible when working with children and parents. recently played for the Los Angeles Lakers." Also, You need to meet people and former athletes like Michael to get to know the communi- Irvin, Benny and Brian Blades, ty." For an outgoing person and Richmond enjoy giving like Tony, that shouldn't be a back to their communities. I'm problem. certain they would love to Working primarily on come here and talk to the kids the Hollywood Reservation, he about staying in school and said, "At my last job, I was more. They enjoy visiting working mostly with adults, communities and working with but I wanted to get back to children." working with kids. I love On August 15, Family teaching and helping children. Services will have a "Back to Tony graduated with School" barbeque lunch for a degree in Criminal Justice children and parents. According from St. Thomas University to Roberts, "We don't get a and also played college basket- It’s important to know the community. chance to see the kids that ball for four years. He was much, especially during the recently hired in early May and summer, so we thought it so for, enjoys the challenges and rewards of learning would be a good idea to wish them well on the a new culture. "There's a lot to learn, but if you get to upcoming school year and have some fun." know the community, and people get to know me, it Tony Roberts, along with Tina Mennella, will be great. I like to visit the DSO Library, gym, Amber Giehtbrock, and Janie Schevis were instru- and the youth center and say hello. You've got to be mental in organizing the "Back to School Barbeque" involved." on Aug. 13. A four-year starter in basketball at Western You can reach Tony Roberts at Family Kentucky and St. Thomas, he is friends with many Services at (954) 962-2009. UCLA Extension Offers New Online Students and parents visiting Dolly Parton’s Dollywood. Courses in Tribal Legal Systems This fall, UCLA Extension offers new courses, students can complete coursework, receive By Emma Brown Mountains National Park and a two-hour hayride online courses in Tribal Legal Systems, covering one-on-one guidance from instructors, and participate PIGEON FORGE, TN — Roger Smith, through Cade's Cove. The students were able to see issues in federal, state and tribal laws that affect in class discussions from home, office, or their Brighton Council Representative, provided a great deal of wildlife and were informed about its' American Indian and Alaska Native populations. favorite cafe, no matter where they are in the world. Brighton’s high-achieving middle school students history. The courses, titled Introduction to Tribal A pioneer in e-learning, UCLA Extension has con- with a seven-day trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. On day five, students enjoyed Terry Legal Studies; Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing nected 30,000 students worldwide with education Students achieving a GPA of 2.8 or higher Evanwood’s "Grand Illusion Magic Show." That in a Tribal Context; and Federal Indian Law and online. were invited to attend. The students that attended the evening, they saw one of the country’s best Country Policy, are presented in cooperation with UCLA For more information about online courses trip were as follows: Josh and Clint Girtman, Damon Music shows at the Country Tonight Theater. American Indian Studies Center and the Tribal Law in Tribal Legal Systems, call (310) 206-6671 or visit Bert, Emily Cortez, Ashley Spencer, Codene Jumper, On day six, the group traveled a few miles and Policy Institute's Project Peacemaker. uclaextension.edu/tribal for complete course descrip- Amber Craig, and Kimberly Huffman. down the road to the town of Gatlinburg. After visit- Fall quarter begins Sept. 20, and enrollment tions and online enrollment. The trip began with a family-style dinner at ing the Gatlinburg aquarium, students were able to is underway now. With UCLA Extension's online the Old Mill restaurant. After a wonderful dinner, stu- ride the aerial tram up to Ober Gatlinburg and take in dents enjoyed a country and gospel music show at the beautiful sites and all of the activities. During the the Smoky Mountain Jubilee. On day two, students evening, it was dinner and excitement at the Dolly enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Dollywood Theme Parton Dixie Stampede. Park where they enjoyed multiple musical shows and On day seven, the students enjoyed a hot Indian Youth Talent Contest thrill rides. summer day at Dollywood’s Splash Mountain water 2003 2nd annual Guiding Eagles nationwide On day three, the group ventured into the park. The trip ended with a final dinner and show at Indian youth talent contest. Entry deadline is Great Smoky Mountains and visited the Oconaluftee the Blackbear Jamboree. December 29, 2003. Cherokee Indian Village in Cherokee North Carolina. It was a very fun-filled and educational trip. There are three age groups: (A) 6-9 (B) The students were able to learn a great deal about the The students learned a great deal about Tennessee 10-13 (C) 14-18. Cherokee Tribe and to see the outdoor drama “UNTO from full-time guide Ethelyn Wafford and the Great Categories are: Writing, Art, Singing, Music, THESE HILLS,” which depicts the life and trials of Smoky Mountains. Dancing, Music/Drumming groups, Dance groups, the Cherokee people. Thank you dearly to Roger Smith for such a Singing Language, and Spoken language. Volunteer On day four, it was off to the Great Smoky great incentive trip; it is very much appreciated! judges are needed. For more information about this contest visit the website at www.guidingeagles.com or [email protected] (Karon) or NCIDC (http://www.ncidc.org) is a non- [email protected] (Sue) or call 1-866-480- profit that meets the development needs of American 0635 Indians

Colleen Henry Students pose with Crazy Horse Memorial in progress in the back.

 everything was off kilter. The dimensions are all South Dakota bizarre; it appears as if no one is standing straight. Continued from page 1 Also on the agenda was an actual wooly mammoth working dig site. Even the big kids wildlife park of the Black Hills, appropriately enjoyed looking at the big bones and fossil called Bear Country U.S.A. Phillip Smith (parent exhibits! Of course they will never forget the chaperone) enjoyed this the most. Mount Rushmore National Monument or the Atka "We saw all kinds of animals running Lakota museum and Cultural Center where they around freely. There were elk, deer, wolves, bear, toured through the arts and history of the Sioux. and buffalo. They came right up to your windows," Alana Henry said, "We saw the crafts of said Smith the people and liked their really nice hand sewn "My favorite place was Bear Butte star quilts. There were lots of paintings and pic- Mountain. It's a mountain that looks like a bear tures about their history. They also had a nice gift taking a nap on his belly. But actually, I liked shop." everything we saw and did. Everything had its own A sincere thank you goes to Chairman special moment about it," said Debbie Henry, Mitchell Cypress, Brighton/Tampa Council Recreation Coordinator. Representative Roger Smith, and Tampa Liaison Colleen Henry's favorite spot was travel- Richard Henry. ing through the Badlands. She stated "I just really Special recognition goes to the department enjoyed all the rocky mountain scenery. It was heads Carol Foret (Education Advisor) and Debbie beautiful to look at." Henry (Recreation Coordinator) for all their great Some of the travelers split into smaller efforts in planning such a memorable trip. They groups to accommodate individual interests. The spent many miles behind the wheel driving, figur- seniors made a visit to the granite stone bust that ing out roadmaps, and chaperoning. sits above the burial site of Tatanka Iyotake, Sitting Bull. Another group decided to check out an unusual attraction called "the cosmos." The story goes that some boys that found a place where

Colleen Henry Colleen Henry Who says bears can’t climb trees? Jane J. Osceola with Mt. Rushmore in the background. The Seminole Tribune 16 Date Backyard Brawl Series Continues at Coconut Creek Casino

By Michael Kelly COCONUT CREEK — On Aug. 23, the Backyard Brawl Boxing Series continued at the sold out Seminole Tribe of Florida Coconut Creek Casino. Backyard Brawl Series IV: Combat at the Ray Mercer squares off against Mario Cawley. Creek featured former heavyweight champions Michael Moorer and Ray "Merciless" Mercer, who both overwhelmed their opponents with quick knockouts. Moorer, looking extremely fit and confident (45-3-1, 35 KOs), threw a crushing right hook, knocking out Brazilian Rogerio Lobo (27-8-0, 21 KOs) 1:04 into the first round. Lobo attempted to get inside and brawl with Moorer, but the former champ displayed his ring experience and disposed of the outclassed Lobo quickly. Mercer (32-5-1, 22 KOs) knocked out Mario Cawley (22-10-0, 16 KOs) 1:04 into the third round, but was forced to put up with Cawley's wrestling style of boxing. Cawley repeatedly grabbed Mercer, turning the match into a hug-fest. Cawley was penalized a point by the referee. At one point, an exasperated Mercer turned to the crowd and vented his displeasure. The two former champions are eager to get another chance at winning the heavyweight title. With their performances Saturday night, they're both Michael Moorer celebrates his first-round KO. Special guests Vivian Villarreal, Chairman Mitchell Cypress, one step closer. and Big Cypress Council Representative David Cypress. In the lone title match, Columbian Angel Priolo captured the North American Boxing Association (NABA) title over Miguel Del Valle in a 12-round unanimous decision. Priolo (29-1-0, 20 KOs) peppered Del Valle (8-7-0, 2 KOs) with left jabs, taking advantage of his longer reach. The taller Priolo connected with good body shots, but Del Valle refused to quit. The southpaw drew Priolo into the ropes and fired off straight lefts to the body. On the undercard, Super-middleweight Tito Mendoza (29-4-0, KOs) of Panama scored a third round TKO 1:28 into the round over Tyler Hughes (20-17-1, 6 KOs) of North Platte, Nebraska. Welterweight Jack Cohen of Coral Springs (3-0-1, 3 KOs) and Johnny Pawlowski of Hollywood (0-1-1) fought to a majority draw. Cohen started to fight quickly, outmaneuvering his counterpart with straight jabs and body shots. But Pawlowski battled back in the third and forth rounds to even the fight. There will be a rematch between the two highly competitive fighters sometime in October. Super-middleweight Yvonne Reis of Ft. Lauderdale (3-1) defeated Jennifer Mancil of Clewiston (1-2) with a four round majority decision. Reis dominated the fight from the start and held on for the victory. Also Nigerian heavyweight Friday Ahunanya (19-1-1, 10 KOs) of Las Vegas scored a Welterweights Jack Cohen and Johnny Pawlowski fight to a draw. 10-round unanimous decision over Onebo Maxine- Ray Mercer looks forward to his next match. Ghahou (16-18, 11 KOs) of Atlanta.

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Hard Work and Dedication Key By Paula Cassels ing your essays, talent skills, modeling and try to stay calm.” HOLLYWOOD — For weeks, the young Seminole Cherelee expressed she would like pageant contest- contestants worked tirelessly, hoping to obtain their goal of ants to be able to view their scores in every category so they becoming the next Miss and Junior Miss Seminole princess. know what to improve on before next year’s pageant. Throughout the days leading up to the pageant, each Cherelee would like to give special thanks to young lady worked hard, never once losing their focus or Desiree Jumper and Jeanette Cypress for all their help back motivation. stage, family members Jennifer Billie and Claudine Cypress Just two days before the pageant, the judges sat with each contestant at breakfast and began evaluating them on personal levels. The young ladies worked tirelessly throughout the week, perfecting their talent skills and essays. Around the clock limou- sine service was available for the busy contestants. There were ban- quets to attend, poolside dinners, and last minute trips to Wal-Mart. Cherelee Kristen Hall, from the Big Cypress reservation, was crowned Miss Seminole Princess 2003-2004 on Aug. 9, 2003. From the moment she walked on stage, family and friends cheered her on. The popular 20- year old won over the crowd and judges with her winning smile, grace, and sense of humor. Cherelee is an outgoing young woman who loves to travel and experience other cultures. She has been to Spain, Germany, Italy, Hawaii and France. She wants to be a positive figure to her peers and let other young people on all the reservations know that there’s a big world out there just waiting for them to see. Cherelee works as the Education Assistant Advisor for the Learning Resource Center in Big Cypress and cares a great deal about her culture. Cherelee said “I’ve been very busy since the night I was crowned Miss Seminole Princess. It has been liberating and the greatest thing that’s happened to me. I just recently returned from the Pequot Pow Wow in Connecticut, where I’ve learned a great deal about the Pequot Tribe and their culture. The Pequot Tribal Pow Wow is one of the largest in the country with over 700 difference tribes attending and over 1000 dancers. But after two days of grand entrees, I was getting exhausted.” Cherelee recalled how during the pageant, “The whole auditorium seemed calm, but behind the stage, it was a different story. It was an exciting mad rush Cherelee Kristen J. Hall is crowned Miss Seminole by Chairman Mitchell Cypress. that you get caught up in. Everyone is running around looking for dress- es and jewelry, but it’s all worth it in the end,” said Cherelee. for who she is today, and to tribal officials Mitchell and She added, “After the Green Corn Dance, I started David Cypress for their everlasting support. practicing my introduction in front of a mirror, in the shower, Stephanie LeeAnn Hall, from the Big Cypress reser- and at work. I even taped my voice just to hear what it vation, triumphed over nine other contestants for the title of sounded like.” Junior Miss Seminole Princess. What advice would Cherelee give to future contest- “I wanted to be Junior Miss Seminole so I could be ants? She said, “Don’t worry about the small things during a positive role model for other students in my school and to pageant week. Do the best you can and just focus on practic- show them the opportunities available to them,” said Stephanie. The Seminole Tribune Special Edition 19 August 15, 2003

for Seminole Princess Winners Both pageant winners agree it’s important to help the world that has done so much for me.” the community by prohibiting drugs and drinking on the Stephanie’s message to future contestants is, “Keep reservation. “Students need to interact more with their cul- up your grades and don’t do drugs.” Some changes she ture and native language,” said Stephanie. would like to see in future pageants is sparing the other con- An eighth grader at the Ahfachkee School on the testants embarrassment by only announcing down to the Big Cypress reservation, Stephanie assists Teresa Jumper third place winner on stage. once a week in the culture classroom. She also enjoys writing Stephanie would like to thank Jeanette Cypress and Desiree Jumper for helping her back stage, her father Jeremiah Hall and her Aunt, Priscilla Sayen. The Seminole Princesses would like to give personal thanks to tribal officials Chairman Mitchell Cypress and President Moses Osceola for their support. Special recognition goes out to the pageant commit- tee members and past Seminole Princess volunteers for all their hard work presenting this year’s pageant. They are: Mary Jean Coppedge (Master of Ceremonies) Seminole Princess - 1973 and 1974, Wanda Bowers (Chairwoman) Princess -1968 and 1969, Salina Snow Dorgan (Vice Chairwoman) Princess - 1988, Priscilla Sayen, Secretary- Treasurer - Princess 1968, Suraiya Youngblood (Assistant Coordinator-Emcee) Princess - 1999, Connie Frank Gowen (Judges Gifts) 1st Ever Princess - 1957, Lawanna Niles (Recruiter) Princess - 1960, Helen Osceola (Recruiter) Princess - 1984, Desiree Jumper (Stagehand and Recruiter) Princess - 2000, Dawn Fertitta (Recruiter) Junior Miss Princess - 1995, Jeanette Cypress (Stage Director), Danielle Jumper Frye (Assistant Stage Director), Terry Hahn (Recruiter), Josephine North (scorekeeper) and Diane Buster (scorekeeper) Elrod Bowers (Essay Reader) W.T. Bill Maddox Jr. County Commissioner (Motivational Speaker), Captain Amy Wolfe, PH.D U.S. Air Force (Motivational Speaker), Sonny Nevaquaya (Music) and Christine Nevaquaya. Special thanks to pag- eant judges, Lynn Ivory (Master Photographer), Kristen Michele Berset (Miss Florida U.S.A. 2004), Frank Loconto (Recording Artist), Phyllis Junior Miss Seminole Stephanie LeeAnn Hall receives a hug from Brittany Smith. Finney Loconto (Television Producer), and Barbara Butler (Henry County Clerk of the Circuit Court). songs and poems as well. She expresses her feeling through An extra special thanks goes to Chairman Mitchell music and is striving to learn guitar. Cypress and President Moses Osceola for sponsoring the Stephanie’s pageant essay was about the things she pageant flowers, awards, participant medallions and the wants to achieve in her life. She wants to continue learning Seminole Tribe for sponsoring the 2003-2004 Miss Seminole about her native language, traditions, and to teach other stu- Princess Pageant. dents the need to preserve the Seminole way of life. Congratulations to all the past and present Miss and Stephanie spoke about the importance of having a Junior Miss Seminole Princesses. family of her own. She said, “It’s a way of giving back to