Gathering of Nations, page 16. Family supports Billie Garcia, center, and his boxing career, page 9. Rodeo proved disastrous, page 9. Youngsters played baseball to a T, page 8.

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$1.00 www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXI Number 6 May 5, 2000 Dinosaur Symposium Scientists Visit Swamp Safari By Libby Blake BIG CYPRESS — When world-renowned paleontologist Robert Bakker found himself coming to Florida for the Symposium on Dinosaur Bird Evolution, he wanted to “play with some Elrod Bowers Elrod alligators.” Dr. Patricia Wickman, great-grand niece of Indian hunter. Bakker contacted Dr. Martin Shugar, director of the newly launched Florida Institute of Paleontology at the Graves Museum in Dania Beach. Shugar, The Search For also a local ear, nose, and throat specialist whose office contracts with the Seminole Tribe through the Health Department, called on Chairman James Billie and Seminole Roots Billie Swamp Safari to fill the bill. On April 6, Bakker, along with By Vanessa Bauzá two charter buses full of fellow scientists HOLLYWOOD — In mid-1800s Florida, Jacob and dinosaur experts, descended on the Mickler was known as a hard-drinking poker player who Safari for a day full of fry bread, gator saw a price tag on every Indian’s head. Dressed in white tail, swamp music, airboat rides, and a buckskin, the bounty hunter would track Seminoles very special swamp buggy and hiking through the swampland to round them up and ship them tour of cypress wetlands and gator holes. out to Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma. The day started around 11 a.m. How things change. Today Mickler’s great-grand- with an alligator demonstration by niece, Patricia Wickman, works for the Seminoles as direc- Swamp Safari saurian expert “Gator tor of the tribe’s Department of Anthropology & John” Kenyon. The group then headed to Genealogy. the Swamp Water Café for a Seminole She is one of a few historians around the country barbecue buffet and a little swamp music. who is tracing Native American family trees and attempt- See DINOSAUR, page 5 ing to capture in writing what so far has existed only in elders’ memories. Just as her great, great uncle tried to erase the Seminoles Gather Indians’ past from this land, Wickman’s job is to rescue it. The irony is not lost on Wickman or the tribe. “We are in agreement that there’s a strong possi- At N.M. Powwow bility that one of the reasons I’m here is to make up for him,” Wickman said. “I believe there’s a reciprocity in the Gathering Of Nations universe. There’s a balance and an equilibrium, and maybe By Libby Blake

I’m helping to restore the balance.” E. Tiger From her office on the fourth floor of the gleam- ALBUQUERQUE — By all accounts the 17th Annual Gathering of ing Seminole Tribe government building, Wickman has a Hollywood preschoolers watch Sgt. Frank Pugliese make a name rubbing at the Moving Wall exhibit. view of the urban reservation near Hollywood. It is a none- Nations Powwow was the largest to date too-scenic tangle of roads and overpasses. Farther away and the Seminole Tribe of Florida was there are tax-free cigarette stores and a block-long bingo there. Chief Jim Billie performed, Miss hall. The enterprises help pay for Wickman’s research, res- Moving Wall Visits Hollywood Seminole Princess Suraiya Youngblood cuing names and charting them back to the days when the competed, William Osceola danced, and Indians traversed the moist swamps in cypress log canoes. By E. Tiger size of the original wall found in Washington, D.C., over 50 Tribal members bowled while In four years Wickman has cataloged about 6,600 HOLLYWOOD — The Broward County stands six feet tall at the center and declines to three Tribal President Mitchell Cypress and Seminole ancestors. Talking to tribal elders and checking Veterans Living Museum Inc. presented The Vietnam foot spans, with a length of 252.4 feet. Tribal leaders David Cypress (Council) her work off the scant written records kept by Spanish, Veterans Memorial Moving Wall at the Seminole The moving wall memorial gives individuals and Mondo Tiger (Board) mingled with French and English settlers, she has been able to recon- Reservation’s Fairgrounds here, April 24. who are unable to travel to Washington the opportunity the masses. struct some families back to the War of Removal in the The community and a variety of schools in to see the wall in their own community. The Chief got the event started the surrounding area visited the Wall to pay tribute to “It also helps educate people about America’s Thursday night when he performed with See WICKMAN, page 11 the men and women who served the Armed Forces past history,” says veteran Frank Pugliese, who helped his band at the Miss Indian World during the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall, built by in the day’s presentation. In addition to the wall, an Traditional Talent Presentations held at John Devitt, Gerry Haver, and Norris Shears of educational museum was also set up inside the ceremo- the Albuquerque Convention Center. He Tribe Plans Appeal Vietnam Veterans, LTD., of San Jose, Calif., was start- nial grounds were participants could go to view wowed the audience with several songs ed to help inform and educate the public about the sac- weapon replicas and actual vehicles that were used in from his Alligator Tales CD along with rifices made by the men and women who have served WW1, WW11, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the the presence of a large alligator on stage, their country with honor. Persian Gulf War. provided by Jay Young of Colorado Gator Judge Dismisses The Traveling Wall, which is one half of the Names of individuals are listed in alphabetic Farm. The Chief unveiled his new touring See WALL, page 12 band, which includes guitarists Raiford Starke and David Shelly, bassist Robert “Freighttrain” Parker (Seneca), keyboard Times Lawsuit wizard Bob Taylor, and drummer Jeff Time Travel Tour Visits New Orleans Fort Renza. Fiddle master J. Robert from FORT LAUDERDALE — American Indians See GATHERING, page 16 have many “legitimate issues” to debate with America’s By Ernie Tiger land to their final destination in Louisiana, Maj. Gen.Bennett government. But the way the St. Petersburg Times gathers NEW ORLEANS — Oklahoma. Landreneau, welcomed guests to the its news is not one of them. Tribal Members and officials trav- Representatives from sever- solemn and special ceremony. That’s what Broward Circuit Judge J. Leonard eled here to participate in two cere- al southeastern Tribes were present Chairman James E. Billie comment- Long Ride For Fleet concluded, April 27, when he dismissed the Seminole monies commemorating the route for the events: Chief Jerry Haney ed on the profound dignity of the Tribe of Florida’s lawsuit against the St. Petersburg Times taken by their ancestors in the 1800s (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma); Louisiana Army National Guard’s and reporters Jeff Testerman and Brad Goldstein. during the United States Wars of Chief Alton LeBlane, Jr. commemoration, which included a Max Osceola But the case is not over yet. “We’ll just take it up removal. By Dan McDonald to the next level of appeal,” said Tribal Chairman James The ceremonies were HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Max Billie. “They may want us to roll over, but we’re not going the capstone events of the Osceola, a long time motorcycle rider, is to give up.” Fourth Annual Time Travel embarking on a ride that will last a long The Tribe sued the organization which brands Tour, which was sponsored by time: A two-wheeled trek across the itself “Florida’s Best Newspaper,” last year, basing its the Seminole Tribe’s United States. complaint on the Times’ news gathering techniques during Department of Anthropology & Max and fellow Tribal member its 1998 series on the Tribe titled “A Trail Of Millions.” In Genealogy. David Osceola will participate in the Ride the series, Times reporter Testerman and computer expert The Time Travel Tour Across America charity fund raiser organ- Goldstein painted an extremely unflattering portrait of provided the Seminoles an ized by the NASCAR Wives Association Seminole Chairman James Billie and the Tribe’s govern- opportunity to explore their cul- beginning April 29. ment and business enterprises. The series was followed ture and retrace the steps their “We’ll take seven days to ride with an editorial that used “A Trail Of Millions” as ration- ancestors had been forced to from Fontana, Calif., to Trinity, N.C.,” ale for arguing against Class III Indian gaming. travel years before. Max says. “It will be the first time I’ve Classified Tribal records, most of which were out- According to Patricia ever driven across the country and I’m dated and obtained without Tribal permission, were used in R. Wickman, Director of the really looking forward to it. the series. The reporters who asked for “anonymous” aid in Anthropology Department and E. Tiger “We’ll be part of 150 riders, obtaining Tribal records contacted dozens of Tribal mem- organizer of the Time Travel including some NASCAR drivers who bers, employees and vendors. Pointing to the series’ head- Tour, the Seminoles who were will make the trip. I’m told we drive captured by the U.S. during the Oklahoma Seminole Chief Jerry Haney (l) joins Florida Seminole Chairman line and “slant,” the Tribe described the Times stories as James Billie and Gen. Bennett Landreneau at Jackson Barracks’ monument. about 300 miles per day. I’m real excited “racist.” Seminole Wars were sent to one about this trip. And, it raises money for a The suit also claimed the newspaper failed to of two fortifications in New children’s hospital, so it’s a good cause.” properly supervise its employees, accused them of hacking Orleans — Jackson Barracks or Fort (Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana); and 21-gun salute and music by the U.S. This journey is just the latest the Tribal computer and information systems and asked the Pike. Once there, they would wait Chief Eddie Tullis (Poarch Band of Marine Corps Band of New Orleans. chapter in Max’s long association with for emigration agents to take them Creek Indians of Alabama). See LAWSUIT, page 12 up the Mississippi River and across The Adjutant General of See TOUR, page 11 See MOTORCYCLE, page 7 The Seminole Tribune 2 May 5, 2000 Editorial Oppressed Freedom *Seminole Tribune Broward Circuit Judge J. Leonard Fleet had a tough job cial and personal information that are nobody’s business but the in deciding the merits of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s lawsuit members of the Tribe? Would they have approved of asking an against the St. Petersburg Times and two of their reporters. On one Indian Health Service doctor to break the law and provide them hand, he had a federally recognized American Indian Tribe – an Seminole records? Would they have approved of threatening independent sovereign government with every right to protect its Tribal employees, disseminating rumors, using lies and subterfuge citizens and their right to privacy. On the other hand, he had an and criminal sources to embellish interviews? entity that proclaims itself as “Florida’s Best Newspaper” and its It’s possible. The First Amendment may be the most pre- two employees obsessed with obtaining, reporting and putting a cious part of the Constitution. Perhaps it even protects journalistic negative spin on classified matters regarding the Seminole Tribal felons in the same way the American Civil Liberties Union government and its people. (ACLU) defends the rights of the Ku Klux Klan and other racists Looming over the whole case was the First Amendment to spew their hateful bile in the public’s ear. At what level, how- to the United States Constitution. Freedom of the Press. Though ever, does the volume of the scream “Fire” in the crowded movie the Tribe was not accusing the newspaper of libel in the publica- theatre cross the line that the framers and interpreters of our Chokfet eelen oonachen tahnahlegah - Happy Easter! tion of its 1998 series, “A Trail Of Millions,” any decision by Constitution have drawn in the social sand? Judge Fleet would have to be illuminated by the bright light the This was Judge Fleet’s dilemma. The Times did not make First Amendment rightfully grants to the press in this country. it easy for him. They defended their employees’ questionable FREE MONEY!!! Here at the Seminole Tribune, we are well aware of the actions and their poor supervision of the Seminole project by First Amendment and the great protection it affords the citizens of hoisting the First Amendment as a shield to the Tribe’s charges of this country. This newspaper was honored in 1990 by the Robert racism and wrongful newsgathering techniques. In the end, the (Now that I have your attention . . .) F. Kennedy Foundation for our stories that helped free an innocent Judge decided to rule in favor of the First Amendment, throwing ou know, believe it or not, I really person been denied their health care, the man – migrant fruitpickers James Richardson – from a lifetime in the case out of his court. But Judge Fleet’s comments in the order don’t sit around trying to think of administering of their medication or the prison. The First Amendment – the right of the public to know – clearly reveal his frustration with the case. Ythings to complain about, but when preparation of their meals? was instrumental in obtaining the documents that proved Hopefully, in the U.S. District Court of Appeals, where something begins to gnaw at the very core How about Grandma’s favorite Richardson was wrongfully convicted of the murder of his seven Chairman James Billie will next take this case, a greater airing of of my heart, I can’t seem to function until little grandson, who, in a blink of an eye, children. the issues beyond the First Amendment can take place. Perhaps I am able to process it. has turned from that cute little toddler, to Elaborate attempts to evade the light of the First then, too, the national journalistic community, reeling from the I also have a an addict or alco- Amendment were uncovered by this newspaper in its expose of erosion of the profession’s credibility over the last decade, can hard time believing holic. These older the Rosewood Massacre and the controversial efforts to give resti- break its silence and speak up with honesty and integrity about the that I am the only one people, some of tution for the horrible crime which destroyed an entire North sins of the St. Pete prodigal son. who is aware of a situ- Editor’s them, have a hard Florida black community in 1923. Without the freedom to inves- And, more importantly, perhaps the real motive behind ation that is not going Thoughts time realizing that tigate this tragedy, provided by the First Amendment, Rosewood the trivialized holocaust-titled “A Trail of Millions” debacle will to go away on its own. the very people they might still be a “folktale” not even mentioned in the museums and be revealed. Who is it that wants to hurt, entrap, ensnare, retard As many of you may By Virginia Mitchell raised would not bat schoolbooks of the very county and state where it occurred. and ruin the Seminole Tribe? It’s a good bet that neither “Florida’s be conjuring up your an eye as they break But would the framers of the U.S. Constitution have Best Newspaper” nor its high-placed governmental sources will own images at this moment, the big pic- into the house they called home for most approved of reporters badgering employees of the Seminole Tribe ever want the public to know about any of that. ture is the continued abuse of our elderly. of their lives and steal their grandparents’ to “steal” classified Tribal documents? Would they have approved — The Seminole Tribune is the official newspaper of the This sickens me to the point that I feel I money to support their addictions. of “hacking” into Tribal computer systems and looking at finan Seminole Tribe of Florida. must initiate something to stop this atrosi- I vowed at the time I made the ty, and hope there are enough of you out decision to present this to my people – I there to make it happen. As they say would not mention names: I don’t need to. about raising up a child: “It takes a vil- But is there anyone else out there who lage,” it is also going to take a village - shares my sorrow for our elderly – and then some – to save our seniors. The enough to do something about it? [email protected] worst part is that most of them need to be Does anyone have any sugges- Dear Chief Billie: His name is Chocky Rock. Call him esting story that I would like to relate to saved from their own families. tions for a cure? Do we have to sit and I don t know if you would brother and he will come to you. whoever can help me. After spending 99 percent of the watch these people who have given us our remember me, but I used to hang out with This women I married down here I hope I’m not wasting anyone’s month alone, all of a sudden, Grandma or very existence be abused day after day? Skeet Johns and Sally Billie 15 years ago has been my wife six times before and time, as I really feel drawn to my Native Grandpa get their monthly “visit” from How many of us can lay our heads on our at Native Village. I was the short blonde once was my chosen one wife about American roots very strongly. I’ll bet you their beloved children, grandchildren or pillows at night and fall asleep with a girl who always spent my free time clean- 60,000 years ago. Is there any one race of receive many e-mails like this one, but I someone else who “has their best interest” clear conscience – knowing that we have ing the pits and cages and feeding the ani- people upon this planet? The answer is could really use some help! Thank you so in mind. They show up to take “their done something to stop this abuse of our mals. Now that I’m all grown up, I take no. much in advance. loved one” to cash their check, and out of elderly? my four kids to Native Village sometimes, All peoples have been all races, Saunya Hildebrand the goodness of their hearts – to the gro- I’ll tell you what. In that same though not as often as I should. They love warriors, kings, queens, whores and the [email protected] cery store – where they can put in their blink of an eye, we are going to be the that place as much as I did. lot, as you know, we’re all just mere order for what they want for themselves elderly, and I suppose it would only be I also went to school with B.J. human beings and there are no real Chief Billie: as well. What a deal this elderly person justice when our own cute little toddlers Billie and Paula Bowers. Not sure they grounds for racism. The star peoples made I just finished looking at the has just received. They were able to cash grow up like some young and middle would remember me though. It was so us human beings. Sadly the first batch great pictures you’ve posted on your site their check, buy groceries, and if they aged people – and give us exactly what long ago and we didn’t really hang out destroyed itself. from the New Year’s celebration with were lucky – maybe pay a bill or two: we are giving our grandparents today. much. I only met you a few times at Within the heavens there is an Phish and wanted to say thank you! More And it only cost them the bulk of their That’s a very scary thought! Native Village, but your work for the peo- alien league called the League of the importantly, I wanted to say thank you on check; leaving them with almost nothing This is going on all over the ple has always stood out in my mind White Light with 142 alien tribe mem- behalf of the Phish fan base for hosting (but loneliness) for another 29 days. country – and it’s going on in every cul- whenever I remember my days at the bers. Over the years you have seen them such a spectacular event. With many of us Their children, grandchildren or ture in the country. What I would like to reservation in Hollywood. I bought a copy in the skies and once on the ground, too. I coming from much colder climates (some caretaker has charged them for gas – usu- know, is, since it has always been pro- of Native Son 15 years ago to give to my have much medicine things to tell you and even from Alaska and Japan), the Big ally a fill-up, groceries for their own fam- claimed that “the white man” is the one mom as a present. She’s half Cherokee, it would give me great pleasure and I Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation was ily, a free dinner for the entire family (for who introduced “firewater” to the Indians, but your tales on tape of the Seminole his- would be honored to talk with you. Again, a slice of heaven and from the bottom of coming along), and a big fat payment for exactly who was it that introduced the tory are hauntingly familiar to her. call the first Indian “Chocky Rock” and our hearts we want to thank you for shar- that nice long (10 minute) visit. The fami- drugs to the world as we see it today? I She still has the tape and loves it. the grandfathers of the N. E. S. and West ing the land. ly then leaves for home, shelving their would sure like to have some feedback on I just ordered a new one for myself. You Aziou, enou, hocheta and noahta. Your kindness and generosity guilt in the knowledge that the elderly this editorial from any and all concerned. have great music that helps people stay in Call white buffalo calf women, created the most positive vibe many of us person has no need for money anyway, One last comment – a sure-fire touch with their roots. My father was 1/4 spider women, grandmother moon, Ms. have ever felt and we will never forget since they don’t go anywhere nor do any- guarantee of an e-mail or letter from Choctaw and the rest of him was of Peelee from Hawaii, Grandfather Sun, our experiences there. I’m not sure if thing. someone out there: As far as this subject Northern European ancestry. Although I Mother Earth, the Great Creator and his you’re familiar with the large scale with Hello? Does the thought of tak- of addiction and abuse is concerned, we don’t look like I have a whole lot of tribe, little peoples, fairy peoples, chosen which taped copies of Phish shows are ing them out every once in awhile ever may still have never signed a peace treaty Native American in me, I feel it heart and ones from past rebirthing ceremonies and distributed (for free), but the New Year’s creep into the little minds of these people? with the United States government, but soul. they will all come to you brother. Look tapes with Chief Jim Billie’s message are Then we have the family mem- are we still the ‘Unconquered Seminoles?’ Thank you for helping me keep forward to hearing from you brother, law all over the world! ber who is taking care of a parent, grand- And no disrespect intended, but I that part of my culture alive. P.S. Keep up of one peoples Thank you for joining us in ring- parent or elderly neighbor. They boast to know Osceola, Sam Jones and all our war the great work and stay out of gator pits. Keenusit ing in the new millennium and for pre- all who will listen that they are to be the leaders who gave their lives for our digni- The people need you. Glad to hear you [email protected] serving the land. Your reservation was savior of their loved one. They care about ty and pride would be spinning in their recovered okay. breathtaking, a testament to the world of their elderly family member – so much so graves if they knew how their children – Veronica Oyasato Wait a minute brother, but did- what can happen by remembering impor- that they quit their job to take care of our elderly are being treated – just as Fort Lauderdale n’t Yellowdawn marry Chocky Rock back tant basic values of respect, conservation them – so they will be there for them at would George Washington Carver or [email protected] in the early 10,000s BC? and community. Thank you again from all times – or at least until their ride Abraham Lincoln. tens of thousands of Phish Phans still arrives to hit the casino or bingo hall! — Virginia Mitchell is editor of the Chief Billie: Chief Billie: smiling from the experience. How many times has the elderly Seminole Tribune. Hello brother, my name is My great, great grandmother was Anna Barrett Keenusit Tall Oak, a practicing medicine Seminole. Her name: Martha Lauree [email protected] man who moved to Australia in 1993 and Noles (married Bryant) and I have tried married an Aborigine medicine women many times to find information about her, who is also a lawyer. I first came to to no avail. I plan on ordering your Letters Australia in 1989 on a vision quest from genealogy pack, but past this I have no 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywod, FL 33024 Alaska and met a Blackfoot man named idea how to find more information on her. Editor: to your senses concerning smoking. Peter Williams from Alberta, Canada, who The things I do know about her seem to Corrections I would like to bring something Please consider what we are say- had been waiting for me to come for three correspond very much with what I have to your attention. We are senior citizens; ing. years. I set up a marriage with a Blackfoot read about Seminole history (her dress, In last issue's Raiford Starke we have a wide circle of friends who Patricia Sullivan girl named Yellowdawn who I had to find some of her beliefs, she was from the column, Mr. Starke humorously used have money to spend. They love to gam- Davie by July 1, of ’90, but was not allowed to Everglades, I was told she had an “Indian Dr. Patricia Wickman's name in refer- ble but they have an aversion to smoke. marry her because she carried another name,” etc.) I am also interested in find- ence to a letter he received questioning Many have had cancer and or lost some- Editor: man’s child inside her. ing her clan name. My family has not his mental condition. Dr. Wickman did one to cancer. We recently spent three months What I am, Chief Jim, is a cho- been much help providing information. not write the letter. Mr. Starke and the You are loosing a large section in Arcadia, and during our stay we visited sen one, the eight who come every 10,000 Also, there are some family Seminole Tribune regret this error. of possible customers because of the the Big Cypress Reservation. While at the years for the rebirthing of all the Indian members who were very close with the smoke. Bingo is also a problem, with Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, we picked up a nations in the U.S. and Canada. This cere- Tribe in the 40s and 50s, and I was won- Also, the Moving Vietnam Wall smoke. The smoke is terrible and does copy of the Seminole Tribune. mony goes back in an unbroken line for dering if anyone might remember them? I appeared in Hollywood, not Big carry a high risk with second hand The historical stories were of one million years. What’s the name of the was told they helped the Seminole Tribe Cypress. smoke. We all know we are in the last great interest. I loved reading about Fort first Indian who is one million years old? out in very hard times. It is really an inter- stages of our lives, but we all want to live Pierce. We were also interested in the per- as long as possible. Hanging out in a formances of dancers and the rodeos. I smoke filled room will make it a shorter hope to be able to attend some next year. not a longer life span. Until then, I want to purchase a How much of problem would it subscription to the Tribune so we can be to make an enclosed, non-smoking keep informed about all the events com- section in both the casino and bingo? You ing up. Thank you for mailing the paper would double your income by catering to to Indiana for us. I will share it with oth- the non-smoking senior citizens. ers. You will continue to lose cus- Lois Fitzpatrick tomers to the casino ships until you come Whiteland, IN Seminole Tribune Publisher: James E. Billie Director: Dr. Betty Mae Jumper The Seminole Tribune Editor: Virginia M. Mitchell is a member of the Native American Special Projects: Peter B. Gallagher Design/Layout: Melissa Sherman Journalists Association and the Design/Layout Assistant: Vanessa Frank Associated Press. Letters to the Editor Secretary: Valerie M. Frank must be signed and may be edited for Reporters: Libby Blake, Elrod Bowers, publication. Subscription rate is $25 Colin Kenny, Ernie Tiger Business Manager: Dan McDonald per year by mail. Make checks Contributors: Tommy Benn, Amy Cox, payable to The Seminole Tribune, Charles Flowers, Michael James, 6300 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, FL Bob Kippenberger (Photos), 33024. Phone: (954) 967-3416. Fax: Brian Larney (Design), Mark Madrid, (954) 967-3482. Or subscribe on the Sandi McClenithan, Rhonda Roff, Benny Secody, Raiford Starke, Internet at www.seminoletribe.com Sabrina Tuttle, Vida Volkert, Patsy West, © Seminole Tribe of Florida Dr. Patricia R. Wickman The Seminole Tribune 3 May 5, 2000 CCommunityommunity NewsNews Students Enjoy Brighton Critter Hunt Another Group Finishes Carnegie Course By Michael James By E. Bowers BRIGHTON — If you’ve HOLLYWOOD — On April 13, the Dale Carnegie course held never heard of it, the ‘Critter Hunt’ is its graduation ceremony for the third group of Tribal employees. an annual field trip organized by the Each of the 21 graduates were required to give a two-minute Brighton Education Counselor’s Office speech about how they employed Dale Carnegie techniques in their pro- and undertaken by students in the fessional and personal lives. Brighton Community. The popular After presenting the stu- field trip focuses on the variety of life dents with their certificates, forms that inhabit the community. The instructor Shay Gomez was highlight of the excursion is when chil- herself presented with an dren are given nets and the opportunity Indian jacket by the students. to learn about local aquatic denizens Three awards were that are common to the canals and bestowed upon select gradu- ponds around Brighton. ates. Polly Hayes received This year, thanks to Rhonda the Breakthrough Award, Roff of Water Resources and Brighton Patty Waldron received the Board Representative Alex Johns, the Michael James Outstanding Performance participants were given the opportunity L-R: Daylon Youngblood, Ritchie Pewo, Emily Cortez and Justin Award, and Noel Gianelli to explore the bigger picture as it per- Aldridge had plenty of fun while hunting critters to study. received the Highest Award E. Bowers for Achievement. Instructor Shay Gomez. tains to life in the south Florida Riverwoods Field Laboratory and boarded a boat for E. Bowers Graduates included: ecosystem. the day’s adventure. Dan Osceola and Rick Alumbaugh. Cicero Osceola, Michael The March 17, field trip saw at least 23 par- During the 30-minute boat ride, students Nadeau, Rhonda Bain, Mylyn L. ticipants from Brighton gather for a learning adven- took part in identifying birds, alligators, plants, and Vedel, Patty Waldron, Yvonne Waters, ture on the world’s largest river restoration project, other features along the way. Their destination was a Polly Hayes, Sampson Frank, Jackie Thompson, Howard Madrigal, Sheila Aguilar, the Kissimmee River. Participants, including Alex newly-formed sand bar, one of the first tangible Isabell Garza, Travis Osceola, Cynthia James, Wendy Green, Michael Francis, Edna Johns, who funded the opportunity, gathered at the effects of the restoration. The plan for the day was to McDuffie, Rick Alumbaugh, Noel Gianelli, Amanda Jaffe and Leona Williams. have a picnic on the sand bar, but according to Louise Gopher, the kids were so excited that few of them took time to eat. Kids, nets, and water — a per- fect combination for fun while learning. The Riverwoods Field Laboratory is a working research center open to scientists and stu- dents alike. Many university courses use Riverwoods as a field laboratory. Workshops on aquatic inverte- brates, aquatic plants, and geology are currently taught at the facility that is jointly funded by the South Florida Water Management District and the

Michael James Center for Environmental Studies. Riverwoods is Youngster gets hand unloading at the sand bar. located on the Kissimmee River in Cornwell, Florida. E. Bowers E. Bowers Youth Make Annual University Visit Jackie Thompson and Bobby Frank. Shay Gomez and Noel Gianelli. Wendy Green. GAINESVILLE — Ten Seminole students accompanied by four adults made the annual tour of the University of Florida and Florida State University. The trip, Community Drug Alert arranged through the Brighton Education Counselor’s office, took place between March By Nery Mejicano taking these drugs. Some of these effects include 27 and March 29. BIG CYPRESS — The Federal government depression, anxiety, panic attacks, visual distur- At least 12 hours of driving time as well as some local and state agencies monitor bances, memory problems and in some reported were eliminated from the students’ schedule trends in the illegal use of mood altering drugs. cases, permanent damage to certain parts of the brain. this year as they were treated to a ride on the Recently, these monitoring system have detected an As in the case of most drugs sold on the Tribal jet. The students noted that it took only alarming increase in the popularity of some very dan- streets, the buyer does not know what he is getting. 30 minutes to arrive in Gainesville and were gerous substances known as “club drugs.” This term Most of the club drugs are manufactured in illegal in agreement that it was much nicer than a refers to drugs being used by young adults at all- basement labs and usually cut with other chemicals five hour van ride. First to identify these students wins free Tribune T-shirt! night dance parties at clubs and bars. just as dangerous, if not more, than ecstasy. Some of They started their tour in These drugs have been popular in major the chemical being found in ecstasy includes cocaine, Gainesville, where the students were given metropolitan areas such as Miami, Chicago and Los LSD, and Ketamine (an animal anesthetic). These the opportunity to visit dorms, the campus, President of the University, the Registrar, and repre- Angeles. But more and more they are making their drugs are colorless, tasteless and odorless, so they and meet with the registrar. After touring the way into suburbia, rural America and Indian Country. can easily be slipped on other’s drinks without their University of Florida, the students boarded vans for sentatives from the financial aid office were on hand to answer the students’ questions. The Seminole Medical clinic in Big Cypress knowledge. These have led to overdoses, rapes and the drive to Tallahassee. Upon arrival in Tallahassee, has identified at least three cases of young people severe emotional problems. the students met with coach Bobby Bowden and After lunch, the students toured the Florida State University Circus tent and later watched the whom after using one of these drugs, MDMA, also The purpose for this alert is to keep you toured the Seminole’s Athletic Complex. known as “ecstasy” experienced very negative side informed of drug trends so that the community can be A proud Bobby Bowden showed the stu- Florida State-Mercer baseball game. Kevin Osceola threw the first pitch to start the game, which was won effects, ranging from nausea to anxiety and panic better prepared to respond to these chemical threats dents the two championship trophies that the team attacks. on the physical, emotional and cultural well being of fought so hard to bring home to Tallahassee. by the Seminoles. The Tribal jet arrived in Tallahassee, and These drugs are not harmless, as some peo- the people. I hope that this information is helpful and Afterwards, the group was invited to a lunch at the ple would like to believe. Their use can cause serious useful in your efforts at maintaining a drug and alco- President’s box at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Vice returned the students home to Big Cypress after a 45- minute flight. physical and emotional problems. Because they are hol free environment in your community. chemically related to amphetamines and their action More information and help can be obtained on the brain can be similar to cocaine, they can have by calling your Family Service Program Offices: very serious consequences for those who have some Hollywood is (954) 964-6338, Big Cypress is (941) Census 2000 Begins Door-To-Door Campaign medical conditions, such as heart problems and high 983-6920, Brighton would be (941) 763-7700, HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Tribal mem- households and will work from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., blood pressure and it can lead to kidney and heart Immokalee office is (941) 657-6567 and Tampa pro- bers and others have been hired as Census takers seven days a week. failure. The most serious impact, however, can be on gram office is (941) 628-0627. specifically to help our community “count” all indi- Census workers must pass stringent security the psychological and emotional wellbeing of people viduals during this important data collection time, and employment reference checks, and are sworn to and everyone is asked to respond positively to the protect information received from residents. By law, Census taker’s visit. census information cannot be shared with any other Census Bureau officials are urging local res- government agency – not the INS, IRS, FBI or CIA – Brighton Hosts Family Class idents to cooperate with Census workers as they fol- not even the President of the United States. Census BRIGHTON — Brighton Health Education is low up with households which did not respond or data is published only in summary form — no indi- hosting classes for expectant families and families with complete Census 2000 questionnaires. vidual information is available for 72 years. children under one year. “Beginning April 27, Census workers will be Census 2000 population totals are used to Classes began on March 30, and will run every going door-to-door in both rural and urban areas to reapportion the seats in the U.S. House of Thursday through May 11. The classes are being held in conduct interviews with local residents,” said Representatives and to redraw the boundaries of state the Field Office Auditorium at noon. Classes will Regional Director James F. Holmes. “We encourage legislative districts and even some local voting dis- include Infant/Child CPR, Infants and Car Seats, Infant everyone to participate in Census 2000. The census is tricts. These totals and subsequent population esti- massage and Newborn Care. Anyone interested in critical to the future of every American and will mates based on the decennial numbers are one ele- attending please contact Wendy Johns, Health Education impact many aspect of daily life.” ment that determines eligibility or distribution to state at (863) 763-4128. Census workers can be identified by their and local governments of more than $180 billion per Our last class will be on Thursday, May 11, red, white and blue official badges worn in plain year in federal program funds. from noon to 1 p.m. in the field office auditorium. view and can provide resident with their Census local For more information or if a special transla- Topic: “Newborn Care in the hospital and at home.” office phone number for verification. Workers will tor is needed contact Debi Lowe in the Secretary- Our guest speaker will be Cathy Kovacs, RN from Learning proper child care was subject of event. make several attempts to obtain information from Treasurer’s Office: (954) 966-6300, extension 1473. Highlands Regional Medical Center. Please make plans to join us. Lunch will be served. The Seminole Tribune 4 May 5, 2000 Fort Peyton: Post Played Key Role During Dark Chapter In U.S. Military History During the Seminole Wars (1817-1858), the having a mild, sweet expression. Osceola’s address who operated in Florida during the Seminole Wars, bearing several children, she would be scarce worth United States Army built forts across the peninsula was easy and affable, his manners courtly, his hand- gave a description of the Indian Chief King Phillip. having. . .” of Florida. In this ongoing Seminole Tribune exclu- shake firm. The military officers gave him special “King Phillip…was a good natured, sensible The morning after the party, two Indian run- sive series, correspondent Vida Volkert reports on attention. Indian; his age which was about sixty, and his royal ners desiring an interview with Gen. Hernandez the role these forts played in the battles that were – Mahon, who referred to Osceola’s capture as blood, attached to him some importance.” arrived at the gates of Fort Peyton. Motte recorded in their time – the longest and most costly military the “most notorious treachery of the Second Seminole Sprague wrote King Phillip was inclined to the spokesman affirmed they were representing campaigns ever fought by the United States. War carried out,” wrote that to Jesup’s surprise the peace, but determined to die in his land. It seems as if Micanopy, Holatoochee, Jumper, Osceola and Coa capture resulted in the making of a martyr, referring King Phillip “…wished to avoid the whites, rather Hadjo. The spokesman said Osceola had sent him to By Vida Volkert to Osceola, and that of a villain, referring to Jesup. than to resist them…” say that he would be in to hold a talk in person. ST. AUGUSTINE — Most people familiar “…Osceola became to many Americans a On Sept. 7, 1837, about 170 men under the “That the Indians were sincere in desiring with the history of Florida and the Seminole Indians’ symbol of the patriot chief fighting for the land he supervision of Gen. Joseph M. Hernandez, whose peace, there could be no doubt; but as they said noth- struggles to remain free will agree the most dishonor- loved.” staff consisted of Lt. John Graham and Surgeon ing about emigration, their peace was attended with able act of treachery during the Seminole Wars was So much influence had Osceola over his Motte himself, departed from Fort Peyton to search the provision of being permitted to remain in the committed by the United States Army with regard to people that the events preceding and following his for the Indian camps described by the four country,” wrote Motte. the capture of the Indian leader Osceola. capture were significant and influential to the out- “Negroes.” It seems that the military did not trust Born around 1804, the young and coura- come of the Second Seminole War. The troops consisted of two companies of Osceola and feared his peace talks were just part of a geous Osceola, who was a gifted war leader during Most of them, which occurred within the 2nd U.S. Dragoons under Second Lts. John Winfield plan “to rescue King Phillip, who was held in high the Second Seminole War, 1835 – 1842, was captured vicinity of St. Augustine and within the boundaries of Scott McNail and Charles Augustus May; one compa- estimation by them, and to massacre the inhabitants by treachery in October 1837 under a flag of truce Fort Peyton, were in most part recorded in detail by ny of 3rd Artillery under Lt. William Fraser; and two of St. Augustine.” offered by Gen. Thomas Jesup. several officers who served in Florida between 1837- companies of Florida Volunteers from St. Augustine “…he was not to be trusted,” wrote Motte Charles Tingley, library manager for the 38. under Lts. Francis Pellicier and Daniel W. about Osceola. Saint Augustine Historical Society, said Osceola and Motte, who reported at Fort Peyton during Whitehurst. Lt. Peyton of the 2nd Artillery was com- On the morning of Oct. 21, 1837, Gen. 81 other Indians were captured in the vicinity of Saint the first days of September 1837, recorded the most manding the whole battalion. Jesup, who was then in command of Fort Peyton, Augustine, ¼ mile south of Fort Peyton. vivid accounts. At the time of Motte’s arrival, Capt. After several days scouting the wilderness instructed Gen. Hernandez and 250 troops to set out “Osceola was en route to the fort under a Gustavus S. Drane was in command of Fort Peyton. south of Fort Peyton, the troops found another group south to meet the Seminole Indian leaders Osceola flag of truce when he was seized on Oct. of slaves belonging to Heriot. and Coa Hadjo. At that time, Osceola and his men 21, 1837, in accordance with orders of Some of the slaves were camping about a mile from Fort Peyton. Gen. Jesup,” said Tingley. “The site of who had escaped from the On the troops’ arrival to the Indian camp, the this disgraceful capture took place on Indians were scattered in soldiers spotted the Indians flying a white flag. The King’s Road, within gun shot range of small groups. This new troops had previously been instructed by Gen. Fort Peyton.” group led the troops to King Hernandez to close in and surround the Indians at a Fort Peyton, which according to Phillip’s camp and later to given signal. Tingley was constructed to guard the Uchee Billy’s camp. In his journal, assistant Surgeon Nathan southern approach to Saint Augustine, Both King Phillip’s Jarvis, who was present during the event, wrote as was situated on the right-bank of Moultrie and Uchee Billy’s camps follow: Creek, about seven miles southwest of St. were taken by surprise. But “…my attention was of course first directed Augustine. while Phillip’s capture was to discover Os-Cin-Ye-Hola [Osceola]. He was soon “It was located right were the accomplished with no casual- pointed out to me but I could have designated him by road [Old King’s Road] crosses the creek ties, Uchee Billy’s capture his looks as the principal man among them. Nothing [Moultrie Creek].” cost the lives of a young of savage fierceness or determination marked his Tingley said Fort Peyton was a Indian warrior and Lt. countenance, on the contrary his features indicated modest wooden fort and blockhouse McNeil. mildness and benevolence. A continued smile played established on July 17, 1837. It was Ironically, while the over his face, particularly when shaking hands with named for 1st Lt. Richard H. Peyton, a young Indian warrior was the officers present.” West Point graduate, who was the post’s shot by Lt. Peyton – com- Gen. Hernandez then, addressed to Osceola first commander. mander of the expedition and some questions pertaining to the Indians surrender. Jacob Rhett Motte, a surgeon sta- the namesake of the fort — In The Florida War, John T. Sprague, Brevet tioned at Fort Peyton between September- Lt. McNeil was shot by the Captain, Eight Regiment U.S. Infantry, stationed in November 1837, wrote the fort was situat- same Uchee Billy, leader of Florida between 1836 and 1837 recorded Osceola’s ed on an elevated piece of ground in the the Indian camp. reaction towards Hernandez’ inquires. midst of a pine barren near Moultrie The Indians were “Whether there was any thing in those ques- Creek. Motte gave the following descrip- taken prisoner to Fort Peyton tions which awakened distrust in the minds of the tion of the fort: and from Peyton to St. Indians, or they had not come with a determination to “It consisted of four log houses Augustine. emigrate, could not be ascertained, but the answers of built in a hollow square; two occupied by According to Motte, Powell or Oseola [Osceola] to these inquires were the troops; one by the officers, the fourth before Osceola’s capture, certainly evasive and unsatisfactory. In fact, Oseola used as a hospital and commissary store.” King Phillip and Uchee Billy [Osceola], after a few vague replies became silent, Tingley believes that although were being held as hostages and, turning to Coa-Hajo [Coa Hadjo], was overheard Fort Peyton was not “quite of substantial in a St. Augustine dungeon. by the interpreter to say, ‘I feel choked; you must quality” it held Osceola for a brief time The other chiefs in the area speak for me;’ a proof of uncontrollable emotion, after the Indian leader’s capture. — Micanopy, Coacoochee, remarkable in an Indian, and possibly the result of a “We believe Osceola was held in Jumper, Holatoochee and suspicion of what followed, or of disappointment and Fort Peyton momentarily,” said Tingley. Coa Hadjo — were still free dissatisfaction at the course which the conference had Noted Florida historian and for- but inactive. The war had taken.” mer Senior Curator for the State of drawn their people to a state After some additional talk in which Coa Florida, Patricia Wickman says that on the of starvation, dependency Hadjo replied they had not come to surrender, but to morning of Saturday, Oct. 21, 1837, and desperation. discuss the possibility to make peace, Gen. Osceola “was made a prisoner at Fort As a result, the Hernandez gave the signal and the troops closed in. Peyton and was taken seven miles north Indians were holding back Forry, who witnessed the affair, claims 82 to Fort Marion at St. Augustine.” the fight and were willing to prisoners, including half a dozen women and chil- Wickman, who is Director of the negotiate peace with the dren, were captured with Osceola. Sprague states Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Department white men. there were 71, “the elite of the Mickasuky tribe, six of Anthropology & Genealogy, is also the On the other hand, women, and four Indian negroes.” author of Osceola’ Legacy, which details Gen. Jesup, then commander Historian John K. Mahon wrote there were the history of one of the most famous of the peninsula, was 71 warriors, six women, and four Indian-Negroes Native American warriors. (Her book and exhausted from having to among the captives. others are available on the Seminole deal with the people of Following his capture, Osceola and the other Tribe’s web site at Florida who were also tired Indians were taken to St. Augustine and held in a www.seminoletribe.com.) of Jesup’s attempts to negoti- dungeon in the formidable Castillo de San Marcos, In her book, Wickman writes that ate peace. They were pushing the oldest stone fort in the United States. Osceola and the other 81 Indians cap- the government to enforce To the military’s disappointment, on the tured, including the Chief Coa Hadjo, removal of the Indians. night of the Nov. 29, Coacoochee with 16 men and were marched away from Fort Peyton Because he was two women escaped from the fortress. To the Indians’ between a double file of soldiers to St. ready to request dismissal misfortune, Osceola could not make it. Some specu- Augustine. from the Peninsula, the gen- late that Osceola, who had contracted Malaria early According to Wickman, Osceola eral was also ready to in 1836, fell sick and realizing his health was declin- and three other prisoners were given hors- explore almost any desperate ing, decided against an escape. “Osceola was too ill es to ride to St. Augustine. “The rest measure to put an end to the to escape from the dungeon,” said Mahon. walked,” wrote Wickman. war. Osceola was later removed from the penin- Historian and retired professor of In one final attempt sula to Fort Moultrie in South Carolina, where he was history of the University of Florida, John to end the stalemate, King held while awaiting deportation to Indian Territory. It K. Mahon, said although Osceola was not Osceola was captured under a flag of truce near Fort Peyton, an event that author Phillip in captivity was given was while he was a captive at this installation that the an Indian Chief, he was given the treat- John Mahon called “the most notorious treachery of the Second Seminole War.” the opportunity to persuade great Indian leader met his end. ment of such. the Indians to surrender in Dr. Frederick Weedon, the physician at Fort “Osceola emerged in a critical exchange for peace. King Moultrie, gave an account of Osceola’s last moments. situation as a war leader,” said Mahon. Phillip requested his son Weedon wrote that about half an hour before “He did not have any hereditary claim to leadership, Motte who had the spirit of a poet rather Coacoochee, known as Wild Cat, should serve as his Osceola died, apparently sensing his own death, he he did not have any right to speak, but he got up and than that of a soldier, and was very talented at messenger in the effort to persuade his Tribal mem- sent for the chiefs, the officers of the post, his two did so. describing scenes and events, rapidly met his com- bers to surrender. wives and sons. “He stood up for what he believed was right rades at the new post, gathered anecdotes and record- During these negotiations, Coacoochee paid According to Weedon, Osceola put on his and because of his absolute determination to save his ed them in his journal. several visits to the officers stationed at Fort Peyton. full dress, which he wore in time of war. The great people, they listened to him,” said Mahon, who is “It was not very far from this place [Fort Motte recorded in his dairy some of these visits, warrior, then, painted with red one half of his face, also the author of the authoritative History of the Peyton] that an act of great gallantry was performed including the most significant one made on Oct. 14, his neck and his throat – his wrists — the backs of Second Seminole War. by an officer of the Army,” wrote Motte in his journal 1837. On that day, Coacoochee returned to Fort his hands and the handle of his knife. According to Mahon, Osceola, who had upon his arrival to the fort. Peyton with Phillip’s brother and Phillip’s youngest “His knife he then placed in its sheath, under begun life in the Creek country of Alabama, had Motte learned from the soldiers that near this son. his belt; and he carefully arranged his turban on his white blood in his veins because his great-grandfather fort Capt. Justin Dimick of the 1st Artillery and a According to Motte’s account, Coacoochee head, and his three Ostrich plumes that he was in the was a Scotsman named James McQueen. small party of U.S. troops had successfully confront- informed the military that Osceola and some other habit of wearing in it,” wrote Weedon. At the time of Osceola’s birth his mother ed a “superior” force of Seminoles, resulting in the chiefs, with about a hundred Indians, “would be in, in Before dying, Weedon stated Osceola shook was married to a man named Powell, “but there is no captain’s promotion to major. a few days to hold a talk. . .” hands in “dead silence” with all the officers, his evidence that Osceola was Powell’s son,” Mahon During this skirmish, two Indians of “huge Coacoochee also informed the military that a wives and children. said. stature” fired at the Captain from different flanks, large number of “negroes” were at Volusia; but that “…he then slowly drew from his war-belt, During the Creek War, after the battle of wounding him and throwing both, horse and Captain, they “should not be sent for until the result of the talk his scalping knife, which he firmly grasped in his Tohopeka, Polly Copinger, Osceola’s mother, took to the ground. is known.” right hand, laying it across the other on his breast, him with her when she migrated to Florida. They The wounded Captain, however, disengaged Also, Coacoochee advised the military that and in a moment smiled away his last breath, without were accompanying a Red Stick band led by a half- himself from his horse and with great activity, wrote as the Indians were in a starving condition, provisions a struggle or a groan.” Osceola died on Jan. 31, 1838. breed relative named Peter McQueen. Motte, “…gained his feet in time to bring down one should be sent to ensure their survival. After his death, Osceola’s legacy, however, According to Wickman, McQueen, who was of the antagonists, as, with fearful yells, they rushed The morning after, Motte rode along with remained a strong influence among his Tribal men, involved with a “native revivalist” movement, helped to take his scalp, thinking their fire had killed him.” Gen. Joseph Hernadez out of Fort Peyton to the inspiring the warriors to resist the white men’s pres- shape the future Seminole warrior’s spirit. Noticing his warrior companion on the Indian camp situated 20 miles away from St. sure and to courageously endure the most astounding “Peter became an Indian ‘prophet,’ spurring ground, the second warrior chose to retreat, but the Augustine. At the camp, they had an interview with saga of survival. his family and other Creeks to resist forcibly the Captain shot him dead. some of the “inferior” chiefs. Motte noted Osceola In his honor, there are in the nation 20 growing influence of white culture and to reassert “In the mean time, the wounded Indian, was not at the camp. towns, three counties, two townships, one borough, their Indian heritage,” wrote Wickman, adding that though unable to rise, had seized a gun, but before he On the same night, Motte, Hernadez and two lakes, two mountains, a state park, and a national Osceola was much impressed with this ‘nativist’ phi- could use it, the gallant Captain despatched him with many other officers and leaders including forest bearing his name. losophy. his sword.” Coacoochee and King Phillip’s brother, met in St. The violation of the truce is commemorated Years later, Osceola’s nativist philosophy A few days after Motte’s arrival to the post, Augustine. The purpose, however, was not to hold the by a historical marker about a mile from the site of was reflected in his own achievements and enormous a most significant event took place. On Sept. 4, 1837, peace negotiations, but to celebrate Gen. Hernandez’ Fort Peyton, which according to Tingley, the St. popularity among the people of Florida. In his jour- four “Negroes” who had escaped from an Indian daughter’s upcoming marriage. Ironically, in a time Augustine Historical Society library manager, was nal, Motte wrote Osceola was always represented as camp, delivered themselves up at Fort Peyton. of war and desperation, the white and red men had abandoned in July 1840. “an upstart in the nation, a novus homo, but having It seems the fugitives were originally Major bonded to celebrate. Charles Tingley says the site of Fort Peyton, an unbounded ambition, he had obtained his high ele- Benjamin D. Heriot’s property since according to a “We reached the city at midnight. . . I soon which is owed by the county, is in the middle of sub- vation, by energy and great talents. Jan. 13, 1836 report in the Florida Herald, a band of transferred myself to where bright eyes beamed and urban houses. About Osceola’s capture site, Tingley “…he [Osceola] was a ruling spirit among Seminoles under King Phillip had burned the Heriot beauty sighed, and light feet tripped the music’s said it has never been officially identified, but is those wretches, and exercised with autocratic power plantation in December 1835, carrying away 75 of swell, witching the heart and captivating the senses,” believed to be developed as a residential area. the sway he had acquired by his superior shrewdness Heriot’s slaves. wrote Motte. “That’s because nobody has done any and sagacity over their stern minds, and exacted from Motte recorded the Heriot’s slaves had Assistant Surgeon Samuel Forry, who archaeological investigation,” said Tingley. “Maybe them the homage of vassals and dependents.” decided to escape from the Indian camp because attended the party as well, described Coacoochee as amateur archeologists have searched both sites with Wickman and Mahon support Osceola’s there, the Indians mistreated them. “the lion of the night.” metal detectors, but ground proving has never been name was derived from the Creek words Asi Yaholo, “They complained of having encountered “His remarks were always to the point, performed.” meaning “black-drink singer.” The name was easily intolerable hardships and very scant fare among the prompted by the impulses of nature,” wrote Forry Tingley added the only thing standing for corrupted into Osceola. Indians who gave them nothing to eat but Coontee about Coacoochee’s behavior when dealing with the Fort Peyton and the site where Osceola was captured According to Mahon’s investigation, and alligators…” ladies attending the party. is a concrete marker with a remembrance plaque on Osceola’s contemporaries described him as a little These slaves gave information on the “A lady and gentleman being introduced to it. below common height, elegantly formed and with Indians’ activities and whereabouts, eventually lead- him [Coacoochee] he inquired if they were married. For more information call the St. Augustine small hands and feet. ing to the capture of King Phillip and Uchee Billy. Being answered that the pair had lately been yoked, Historical Society at (904) 824-2872. His face was variously described as thought- In his The Florida War, Brevet Captain, he added that she was very pretty, and that her hus- Next: Fort Shackleford. ful and cunning, with piercing eyes, chiseled lips, and Eight Regiment U.S. Infantry, John Titcomb Sprague, band no doubt enjoyed her very much, but that after The Seminole Tribune 5 May 5, 2000 Russell Osceola Sends Message Of Hope And Encouragement By Michael James After six months of being on dialysis, BRIGHTON — Russell Osceola, the last Russell’s name was put on a donor list to receive a diabetes testimony before the 2000 Wellness kidney. During that time he had begun to suffer the Conference, brings a message of hope and encour- debilitating effects of retinopathy and eventually lost agement for all those afflicted with the disease. the sight in one eye. Like others before him, Russell is a staunch The waiting game for organ transplants advocate for prevention and management of this dis- requires the potential recipient wear a beeper 24 ease that affects the lives of so many Native hours a day so they may be contacted at a moment’s notice should an organ becomes available. “I was in Hollywood that weekend for a pool tournament,” said Osceola, about the day he got his call. For some reason his was a phone call and not a pager call and as luck would have it he

Libby Blake was at a friend’s home sharpening his pool skills before the tournament began. Scientists got a first hand look at the alligators that have never been know to fly out of the Swamp Safari. Fortunately for Osceola when he finally returned to where the tournament was being held, “The deep centers of cypress domes were the friends informed him that someone from the hospi- Dinosaur traditional home of alligators – not the man-made tal was trying to get in touch with him. In an ironic twist of fate, organ procurement staff at the trans- Continued from page 1 canals. If wetlands are rehydrated properly, alligators and their prey base should return.” planting hospital had already stated calling down Swamp-rocker Raiford Starke, accompanied Dr. Bakker was particularly interested in the list of other potential donors after being unsuc- by Sunset Beach Pete on rhythm guitar and Elan this. In general this was a new idea for the group and cessful in reaching Osceola. Chalford on fiddle, serenaded the group with blue- they were somewhat amazed at the whole operation. Lucky for him though, the next two peo- grass versions of such regional hits as “Girl From Members of the group also took advantage ple on the list could not be located either. In the Immokalee” and “Stockbroker Took My Girl.” of the airboat rides offered by the Safari. Later, as mean time, he was able to make the call that After lunch the scientists were transported to they were preparing to depart, everyone was given a changed his life. the West Boundary Road area for a combination Seminole 2000 calendar and a copy of the Seminole “I was lucky,” he says. “I came back to swamp buggy – hiking tour of the cypress wetlands Tribune’s special A Day in the Life of Big Cypress. Brighton to try to get someone to take me to and gator holes. Dr. Bill Dunson, biologist in the Chairman Billie and Billie Swamp Safari got Orlando, but I ended up driving myself, arriving in Water Resources Department, and Joe Davis, archivist up close and personal with the paleontologists again Orlando well after midnight.” on Friday at a banquet Osceola underwent immediate surgery. held at the Broward Later there was a long postoperative stay because it County Convention was necessary for him to stay in close proximity to Center. his doctors to be monitored. During the cock- “Once you get a kidney, it is just another tail hour, alligators and beginning,” said Osceola of his experience, empha- birds of prey moved sizing that the new organ does not cure diabetes. through the crowds “The problem does not go away.” with their handlers. Today he must abide by a strict regiment

Comparisons and Michael James of anti-rejection medication, which includes up to debates regarding the 21 pills throughout the course of a day so his body connection, or lack will not reject the new organ. thereof, between alliga- Russell Osceola: New kidney, same diabetes battle. “It’s great not having to be on dialysis tors, birds, and anymore and I just want everybody to know that dinosaurs could be diabetes does not have to be a death sentence,” heard throughout the Americans. says the father of four, who has 11 grandchildren. room. “Like lots of others, I didn’t take care of it,” “It’s only a death sentence if you ignore it. Now I The Chief, accom- said Osceola from the dining room table of his new live by a strict diet. panied by wife Lesley, home on the Brighton Reservation. “You can’t skip anything. Just because you was introduced to the The first indication that things weren’t may feel good doesn’t mean you can skip medica- assembly by Dr. Shugar going well with his kidneys came at the Green Corn tions,” said Osceola, who absolutely maintains a low and asked to say a few Dance when he noticed he didn’t feel quite right. For fat and low sugar diet and walks a mile every morn- words. Osceola, the symptoms were vague and didn’t strict- ing and every afternoon. As a result, his morning “Thank you goes ly follow the usual pattern of kidney failure. blood glucose level rarely measures over 90.

Michael James out to these world “I felt weak, that was my main symptom,” “I just want everybody to read about dia- famous scientists who he says. “So, I came back to the clinic and they made betes and learn all you can about it,” he says. “Listen Scientists have discusssion comparing this alligator’s limbs to modern birds. specifically requested to arrangements to see a doctor in Orlando. That’s when to the doctors, eat right, go to Diabetic Day when it visit Billie Swamp I found out I had to go on dialysis and that it would is held and get checked and also listen to what they Safari and the Big be three hours a day, three times a week for the rest tell you at the clinic. Get out and do something about at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, led the groups. Cypress Seminole Reservation to see alligators in of my life. it,” said Osceola in conclusion. “The point of my short tour was to introduce their natural habitat,” James Billie said during his “I felt real bad when I found out. First I got these scientists to the real-life world of restoration remarks. “Understanding of the study of present day a fistula in my arm. That was bad. And then I got a ecology,” said Dunson. “I tried to emphasize how alligators is fundamental to the understanding of the graft.” complicated these issues are, but how they could be dinosaur-bird evolution. We were very happy to have simplified by letting the biota ‘do the talking.’ In other been able to accommodate you and invite you to words, the use of bio-indicators to judge damage and return anytime.” how much it is repaired. Protect Your Rights! Maybe we can help!

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The second segment will air on July 1, at 7 p.m., with encores on July 2, at 5:30 p.m. and July 4, at 3:30 p.m. The segment will feature the Kissimmee Slough Shootout, an 1840s battle reenactment held on the Big Cypress Reservation in February. The segments will “always be from the point of view of the Seminoles,” said Frances Berrios, WPBT Program Administration Coordinator. “We try to paint the real picture. “The mix of cultures is why South Florida is so unique, and we feel it’s our mission to tell the whole story.” According to Berrios, WPBT is Elrod Bowers Elrod developing another program featuring members of the Seminole Tribe — tenta- Brian Zepeda reads his lines that will be part of TV series. tively titled Seminole Tapestries, which will focus on four generations of Seminole WPBT Channel 2 station to provide a voice-over for women — to air during November, which has been the 2-part series, The Unconquered. designated as Native American month. The series, which will air on the weekly mag- House Has A Message Of Hope By Michael James step is to realize you have a problem. Next is to BRIGHTON — Located at 17320 Short Street is remove yourself from tempting situations, meaning a “house.” anything that evokes the desire to drink or use again. Not just a house, but a war room where battle Recovering is a minute by minute process. lines are being drawn against an enemy that kills more One is never recovered, as long as you live people each year throughout the world than guns or you will always be recovering. Helene remarried two bullets. It is a difficult struggle because this adversary years ago, this time to her soul mate who is also a accomplishes its insidious work by infiltrating homes, recovered alcoholic. neighborhoods, families and businesses. This enemy is, Andy Buster, 57, is a traditional tribal judge of course, substance abuse. for the Miccosukee. He took his first drink at the age of The house is the Sober House. On the fifth 7 and by today’s standards was a full blown alcoholic anniversary of the Sober House, the Seminole Tribune by the age of 12. was invited to share in a heart wrenching and empow- “Mom sold beer during corn dance time and it ering testimony of two individuals whose lives were was easy to sneak the beer out. I grew up watching taken over and nearly taken away. Now they are among drinking, fighting and cutting,” said Buster. the privileged few who enjoy the richness and fullness By the time he was 14, his focus shifted from of life having beaten the drinking to working enemy. towards the purchase “There is no one of his own automobile. in the Tribe that has not Cars played a very been touched,” said Helene important role in Buster underscoring the Andy’s life. They critical situation. Helene motivated him to work took her first drink at 12 and stop drinking. and today, as a practicing Buster won registered nurse, can look instant popularity back and realize that many amongst his peers for parents passively teach having a “cool ride.” their children drinking is a He had managed to way of life. stay away from alco- “I did not drink as hol until his early 20s. a kid because of an unhap- Then the simple act of py home life, I drank socializing and hang- because it was a way of life ing out with his bud- for us,” Helene says. dies introduced alcohol “I remember set- into his life once ting up parties in the teen again. building. Before we went This time, to work in the tomato fields however, he learned of we already had everything marijuana too. Andy lined up — liquor, food, would go on binges of music — everything. We drinking and drugging, even managed to get a lose automobiles and jukebox donated.” friends and then stop Eventually Helene again. This start and married, and after ten stop behavior became months and a new baby her Michael James regular. With each husband died. This gave onset of “using” Andy her the justification she Andy and Helene Buster help others find sober path. would inevitably lose needed to drink more. his car. Andy sought Helene married again, to an identity in his automo- abusive alcoholic. She remained in that relationship for biles. 15 years, despite the abuse. Ironically, she did not drink Andy’s bottom happened the day he decided during those fifteen years. to commit suicide. There was preparation for this, he When the divorce finally did come, she started needed enough beer, cocaine and pot to be numb. He doing all the things that she left him for. She was actu- then loaded his gun and began the process. ally encouraged to “go out socially” because she He started early in the morning, but by the deserved to, after everything she went through. This afternoon he felt nothing. The alcohol and drugs, as if encouragement came innocently from well meaning by miracle, had missed their mark. He felt perfectly friends as well as her family. However, drinking to sober. Later that afternoon a friend dropped by and Helene was not social. When she drank she had one suggested that they go and shoot some pool at a local goal in mind — getting drunk. bar. Throughout all of this she never considered He remembers his friend having to leave and herself an alcoholic. As the alcohol worked its mind pick a friend up from work and the next thing he warping effects, it slowly required more and more to remembers was lying in a hospital bed. He woke up, trick the brain into believing the body felt good. and trying to use the bathroom he fell to the floor. Conversations around the bottle turned to talk about the When help arrived, he was informed that he could not popular new drug that changed cocaine from being the try and walk. drug of the upwardly mobile and the elite to one that He had broken his femur. In addition to a bro- everyone could afford — crack cocaine. ken femur, his was missing his front teeth as well. “We drank and we talked about it and finally Andy lay in his hospital bed for the next few hours try- we went and got some and that was it,” she says. “The ing to retrace his steps. He had concluded that he had first hit was addiction. People will sell their souls for been in a fight, however could not remember. the next hit. All I could think of was getting more crack When his friend arrived he asked what hap- “I stayed up for days and spent nights crawl- pened. The answer was shocking. Andy had been found ing around on my hands and knees looking for more. I in the middle of the road in front of the bar and had just knew that somewhere someone had dropped a been run over. Andy was soon released, only to injure rock. I lost my business, my kids and then I lost my himself once again. This time Andy found himself in a home. I felt a certain drug induced freedom. I no hospital in Miami for the next nine months in a full longer had the worries and could concentrate on body cast. crack.” It seemed to Buster that the nine months spent The bottom came for Helene when she found in the hospital would provide the opportunity to reha- herself in a bar in an argument over money with her bilitate. However, miscreant hospital workers held ex-husband. She had been working to give the crack a another agenda. Those charged with his care would break, and by mutual agreement the couple had a mod- undo his will to stop drinking by indulging themselves icum of success until their judgement was displaced with bourbon in his room. Soon after they would share. again by the alcohol. After his release, it finally dawned on Buster “We got into a fight because I refused to give that all the unfortunate happenings in his life were the him any money, the next thing I remember was waking result of alcohol and substance abuse. After three years up on the pavement with my purse, money and car of sobriety, Buster wanted to be baptized and gave his gone. All I could think of was taking something from testimony in church. him — something that mattered. Andy celebrates his 19th year of sobriety. “I walked down the street towards his house, Today by unwavering spiritual strength they have been went in and remember actually seeing myself walking able to build a rock solid union, and they have turned around the house. It was sort of like an out of body negative energy into a positive life affirming force by experience. I got the lighter, walked back to our smok- which they help others. Andy and Helene began the ing room and set the curtains on fire. I calmly left the Sober House using their own funds. room and remember checking the house to make sure “I remember five years ago when I would sit there was no one inside and left the house and closed here in this house by myself for an hour and not one the door behind me. person would show up,” says Helene. “Tonight 12 peo- “As I walked down the street I passed him, he ple met here. Some of the people meeting are there by asked where I was going, I replied nowhere. I then an order of the court, and some of their own free will.” walked to the police station and told the police what I Meetings are held at the Sober House every had done. I was sentenced to four months in jail, 10 Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Brighton, and every Thursday at 7 years probation and $20,000 restitution. p.m. at Big Cypress. The meetings are open to anyone. “My brother Willie wanted to come and get If you feel that sharing your testimony could me but I told him, ‘just leave me here, this is the only help one other person break the hold of addiction, way I can get straight.’ In that time I rehabilitated and please give Helene Buster a call at the Big Cypress decided to eventually go back to school, become a reg- clinic. Your story will be published if you agree. istered nurse and rebuild my life.” Not an easy task, Helene asserts that the first The Seminole Tribune 7 May 5, 2000 Brighton Blood Drive A Success Mystery Of The Disappearing Seminoles Is Over BRIGHTON — The Treasure By Michael James over 200-pound aerobic class was Coast Blood Bank was at the Brighton BRIGHTON — held every Wednesday and Friday. Reservation on March 14, for a blood Seminoles have been disappearing Also a lunch walk was encouraged drive. at a record rate around the Brighton every day at noon. In addition to the This time of the year there is community since Jan. 28. aerobics classes, the Recreation pro- usually a shortage of blood in the local No need for panic though gram maintained a fully equipped banks. This year it has been really bad — this is not a case for Unsolved weight room with exercise with the increasing numbers of people Mysteries. In fact, the only detec- machines. coming to Florida for the winter as well tive work required to crack this The contest was a smash- as Spring Breakers flooding into the area. case would be a quick call to ing success with over 20 partici- They called upon the Tribe for Wendy Johns, Brighton Health pants losing over 10 pounds. assistance and 20 people came for the Educator’s Office, for some clues. Congratulations to the following: blood drive. They will be returning to the What Wendy would say is Martha Jones — 26 Brighton Field Office parking lot on June by the end of the eleventh week of pounds; Shane Buck — 24 pounds; 1, for another blood drive. They will be the weight loss contest, 537.6 Christie Strickland — 23 pounds; taking donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. pounds had been lost by 121 partic- Earl Strickland — 22 pounds; Anyone interested in more infor- ipating Brighton residents. Marvin Bowers — 21 pounds; John mation can contact Wendy Johns at Michelle Thomas gives gift of life. Closely associated with Wayne Huff, Sr. — 19 pounds. Health Education at (863) 763-4128. the contest was the beginning of a Selena Billie, Margarita Weight Watchers program which Baker and Lorene Gopher — 17 began Jan. 31, after Dr. Christopher At weight in, even a pair of shoes can change result. pounds; Cindy Rodriguez and Jody Mavroides suggested some sort of Goodman — 16 pounds; Betty Free Breast Cancer Screening program be started in the communi- Billie, Grace Koontz and Wendy HOLLYWOOD — The 6850 Johnson Street. ty. Wendy Johns presented the request to with diabetes have had to have their med- Johns — 14 pounds. Broward County Health Department May 20 at the U.S. Post office in Weight Watchers and they immediately ication doses adjusted. Weems Buck — 13 pounds; invites women 50-64 years of age to Pompano at 1950 N.E. 6th Street. and emphatically told her no. It was the “Weight Watchers teaches nutri- Penny Colt, Rosie Billie and Willie Johns schedule an appointment for free breast May 27 in Hollywood at the U.S. opinion of Weight Watchers that it would tion and portion control in a way that is — 12 pounds; Mable Haught and Kim cancer screening. The testing will take Post Office on 1801 Polk Street. be impossible to find an instructor. easy to understand,” said Johns. “They Gopher — 11 pounds; Abby James — 9 place at the following locations and times: May 31 at the Migrant Education “No” is not part of the tenacious work on a point system instead of a calo- pounds. May 11 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Program in Pompano. health educator’s vocabulary. She then rie count, and they teach one to work on a George Micco, Patty Snow, the U.S. Post Office at 900 W. Oakland Call (954) 762-3649 to schedule took her quest up a level to the Orlando goal and then how to meet that goal and Debbie Carter and Donna Randolph — 8 Park Blvd. an appointment. office of Weight Watchers. They were then maintain it.” pounds; Patty Waldron, James Madrigal, May 13 at the Hispanic Unity on able to help by finding an instructor in The weight loss contest was a Sheri Gore and Albert Snow — 7 pounds. reasonable proximity to Brighton. 12-week challenge open to the Brighton Mary Johns, Vicki Huff, Kasey Instructor Pam Godwin was teaching the Community. In addition to the health ben- Baker and Kerwin Miller – 6 pounds; system in Lake Placid. Johns was able to efits, which was the primary goal of the Richard Osceola, Rose Johns, Dawn ‘Weigh’ To Go; Big Cypress sell Godwin the idea of teaching at contest, Council Representative Jack Snow, Mary L. Johns and Judy Snow — Brighton and the rest is history. Smith, Jr. made winners out of all those 5 pounds. “We begged her,” said Johns. that participated by offering a $10 bounty There were seven participants “She agreed and we started with 57 peo- on each lost pound. that either stayed the same weight or Residents Shed Pounds ple. Fifty would finish the program.” To help the efforts, resources gained since the weigh in. Thirty of the BIG Johns also said 19 have been so were made available. Aerobics classes participants were in the Weight Watchers CYPRESS — successful that several of the participants were held three nights a week, and an program. Eighty-four Big Cypress residents finished a three- month weight loss Tina Osceola: Speaking Across Cultures contest April 3, with impressive results. By Benny Secody school and doing your best. She encour- Quetone in Tallahassee. Tina received The NAPLES — A local TV station ages them to work hard and to stay away much of her public relations experience “Millenium Weight recently aired a segment pertaining to a from drugs, alcohol and things that will during that time, but much of it came nat- Loss Contest,” spon- law enforcement situation in Collier destroy their future. urally for her as it is a part of who she is. sored by the Big County. Although the Although In 1995 Tina accepted a position Cypress Recreation spokeswoman wore a Tina has won with the Collier County Sheriff’s Department, Big Sheriff’s Department SEMINOLES IN LAW many awards and Department as a secretary. At that time, Cypress Council uniform, there was no titles such as she had no thoughts of her new job Representative David mistaking that familiar Junior Miss becoming a career. However, in October, Cypress, President/ L-R: Tom Koenes - 5th place 13.5 lbs., Danny Tommie - 2nd face as being none ENFORCEMENT Seminole in 1985, she was promoted to Deputy Public Vice Chairman place 19.5 lbs., and Charlie Cypress - 1st place 35 lbs. other than former Miss PART I IN A SERIES and Miss Seminole Information Officer for the Department. Mitchell Cypress, Seminole, Tina in 1986, she feels Tina deals with each issue and the Health Department also helped contestants. Osceola. that a person’s inner beauty is much more thrown her way with assurance and pro- Department was geared to promote weight The awards presentation was Although 14 years have passed, important. She states someone can be fessionalism. Some of her duties include loss through positive lifestyle change. held April 17, at the gym. Winning con- Tina still has all the beauty, style and beautiful on the outside, but they might press releases and news conferences. testants shared weight loss secrets center- grace of the days when she served as be a horrible person, so it is important to Since Sheriff’s Deputies are not allowed ing around starting and sticking with an ambassador for the Seminole Tribe to provide information to the media exercise or walking program, eating a lot of Florida. She has that presence or general public, she coordinates of salad and lighter foods and staying way of self-confidence and pride in various events and often deals with from desserts. who she is. high-profile cases. Pleased with the outcome of the Tina was born in Naples Tina admits some days are contest was George Grasshopper, Director to O.B. and Joanne Osceola. She chaotic, but she loves the challenge of Big Cypress Recreation Program. credits her parents and her and looks forward to going to work “We’re going to start back up and contin- upbringing for her success and each day. Lately, things have been ue into the summer, that way it will unique identity. Her father, a full- “beyond hectic” with the fires raging encourage people to stay active and keep blooded Seminole has been a out of control in Southwest Florida. up the momentum,” said Grasshopper “chickee” builder most of his life, Being the centralized local point, she Jack Gorton, Assistant Director providing a comfortable living for must know the precincts in order to of Big Cypress Recreation, announced the family. accurately dispatch incoming infor- that water aerobic classes would now also Her mother, a beautiful mation and assistance. Many busi- woman of Norwegian descent, was nesses are donating food and drinks Sponsors are (l-r) George Grasshopper be available and would be included on the list of previously mentioned contest a homemaker and fulltime mom to those working in these areas and from Recreation, Suzanne Davis from resources. who instilled in her children the good public relations skills are essen- Health, and President Mitchell Cypress. David and Mitchell Cypress both importance of family values. She tial. She says she loves the excite- offered their congratulations to the win- taught Tina and her brother OB Jr., ment and being in the hub of the ners, with Mitchell expressing the impor- how to live successfully in both activity. cultures. She also taught them the Tina and her husband, a The contest saw over 40 finish- tance of proper weight maintenance and Tina Osceola uses her experiences to reach others. ing contestants, with the top 25 people fitness in overall health especially when value of a good education. Corporal o the SWAT team are proud boasting a total weight loss of 322 concerning diabetes and high blood pres- Tina feels fortunate to parents of a six year-old daughter, pounds. The competition was divided into sure. have had the opportunity to excel in two look at the person’s heart - not so much and a one year-old son. She states they men’s and women’s cat- cultures. Although the family never lived their appearance before judging them. both agree their children should not be egories with prize on the reservation, they always participat- Among the awards Tina has been cared for by anyone outside of the family, money awards going to ed in and attended many Tribal functions. honored with is one that is particularly so during their daytime work schedules, the top five winners in She knows her Seminole culture and is meaningful to her: The Sonia Johnson “Grandma” Osceola cares for the children each division for their proud of her people and the accomplish- Feminist Activist Award, which she in her home. efforts. First place for ments of the Tribe. She is also proud of received in college where she advocated Both are family-oriented, and the Millenium Weight her ability to relate to people of any cul- for all women’s rights. She recalled how feel that family is the most precious com- Loss Contest — $2,000 ture. one particular frat house had singled out modity. Tina says she wants her children to the man and woman Tina graduated from high school certain women for their race, sexual and to have the opportunity to learn —as she who lost the most and went to Rollins College. There she religious preferences and the devastating has —the importance of family values. weight. majored in Political Science before earn- affects it had on these women. When they are not working, they Resources for ing her Master’s degree in Business She, along with other women, include their children in all aspects of the contest included the Administration from Nova Southeastern made it their mission to stop the abuse family life. Tina even occasionally takes fully equipped weight University. and harassment of these women. They her daughter to work with her. room. Aerobics/personal She states she is grateful to were able to expose the abusers, and even Today, Tina Osceola not only training instructor Vicky Chairman James Billie who helped make managed to have the fraternity house serves her Department well, but also con- Barrogannis, hosted by it possible for her to get started in her closed down. tinues to serve as a roll model to all the Recreation higher education endeavors. Tina is also proud of the honors young people in all cultures. She has Department, Toni “I always had dreams of attend- bestowed upon her as Miss Seminole. achieved success and is truly happy as a Taglione, Health ing college,” Tina says. “I made educa- During her reign, she was able to travel career woman in a highly respected field. Educator/Exercise tion a priority.” and meet many people. She was eventual- But, she is also a wife and moth- Physiologist and She says that anytime she has ly appointed as the liaison for the Tribe to er. Tina says she is thankful for her fami- Nutritionist Anne L-R: Renee Tigertail 4th place 18 lbs., Wendy Cypress the opportunity to speak to young people, the Florida Governor’s Council on Indian ly, friends and so many people who have DiCello of the Health 2nd place 26 lbs., and Celesta Osceola 1st place 29 lbs. she stresses the importance of staying in Affairs, where she worked with Joe helped and encouraged her along the way.

Max is currently in his Beach – this last year was his sixth — machine, and he’ll be testing it out on Motorcycle eighth, 2-year term as a Tribal and plans to attend his second gather- his longest ride yet. Councilman, and as the Hollywood ing in Sturgis, S.D. – considered the The cross-country journey Continued from page 1 representative, oversees a $4.5 mil- largest motorcycle event in the world may change his opinion, but for right lion budget. Still, the father of five — – in August. now Max says his favorite ride is a still a teenager on the Hollywood Melissa Osceola Cypress, Max But, it’s the drive across lot closer to home. Reservation. Osceola III, Meaghan Osceola, America that has his attention. For “I love to ride to Key West,” “I got my first motorcycle Nehemiah and Zepheniah Roberts — Max, that means his longest ride yet Max, who has lived his entire life on when I turned 14,” Max, who was and one grandchild, Trevor Max Baer on his favorite motorcycle, a black the Hollywood Reservation, says. “I born in Fort Lauderdale, Aug. 13, Cypress, 4-rides as often as possible. 1480 CC or 88 cubic inch Indian especially love going over the 7-mile 1950, says. “It was a Honda 150 “I try to ride everyday,” he Chief. bridge, with the Atlantic Ocean on Dream. Back then, you could drive a says. “Even if it’s only going to a “I always wanted to own an one side and the Gulf of Mexico on motorcycle at age 14 with a learner’s meeting or just down the street. And, Indian,” Max says. “But, they went the other. When the sun is out and the permit, and I used my bike to get to recently, we’ve started an informal out of production four years after I water is beautiful, it’s a great ride. school and run around. riding club with several Tribal mem- was born, so I figured I’d have to “I also liked riding through “It gave me the freedom I bers. purchase an old frame and rebuild it. the Black Hills when I went to wanted and I guess that feeling has “Every Sunday when the So, I was really pleased when the Sturgis last year. That’s also a nice stayed with me. I’ve never not had a weather is good, we get on our bikes Indian went back into production last ride. They’re different environments, motorcycle since then, and I ride and take a ride. We’ll have dinner, year. I think I was one of the first in but they’re both good rides. every chance I get.” then return.” line. “I love riding my motorcy- The time to ride is not as fre- Max also heads the Tribal “I have the best of both cle. After all these years, it’s still my quent as Max would prefer. After contingent that rides in the annual worlds. The new bikes look like the favorite way of riding from one place graduating with a BA Degree in Fort Lauderdale Toys for Tots motor- old bikes, so I have the classic look I to another. It’s the fun and enjoyment Political Science with a minor in cade. This last year, Max was one of really like. The nostalgia of the old, and being out there and enjoying the History from the University of 12 Tribal members who joined 40,000 powerful frame. But, I also have a scenery. Miami, Max turned to helping his other motorcycle riders in what has new engine, so it’s mechanically “You’re out there in the Tribe. It was only a natural decision. become the second largest Toys For sound. It’s perfect. I love riding this wind, by yourself. It’s a good escape. His mother is Laura Mae Tots run in the nation. It was the tenth bike.” No phones or meetings or anyone Osceola, one of the founding mem- year in a row Max has participated in Max paid $23,900 for the making demands. It’s like recharging bers of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. the event. 1999 Indian Chief from Indian the batteries. And, I still enjoy that Laura Mae also served as the first He also makes annual pil- Motorcycles of Clearwater, Fla. For feeling of freedom. Nothing beats Tribal Secretary/Treasurer. Max Osceola: Indian on Indian will ride across U.S. grimages to Bike Week in Daytona Max, it’s the ultimate driving that.” The Seminole Tribune 8 May 5, 2000

Hollywood Seminole Panthers vs. Big Cypress Renegades

Story and photos by E. Bowers BIG CYPRESS — It was a Good Friday when the Seminole Panthers of Hollywood came to do battle with the Big Cypress Renegades tee-ball team. The latest installment of an ongoing series started on Indian time after the ballplayers assembled for batting practice and loosened up their throwing arms. Proud parents and relatives packed the bleachers as the Panthers started off the game. It seemed as if the Renegades would have their hands full when the Panthers reached the seven-run limit in the first inning. However, the Renegades kept the score close with excellent play by their infielders and eventually took the lead in the late innings. The spectators finally cried mercy under the hot sun and the game was ended, Renegades 22, Panthers 20. The Seminole Tribune 9 May 5, 2000 SPORTSSPORTS Tribal Youth Makes His Mark Seminole Boxer Billie Garcia By B. Secody says she supports his choice, and will encourage him by BIG CYPRESS — Billie Garcia, a 16-year-old attending his competitions, but insists he do well in school Seminole Tribal member living on the Big Cypress and graduate before pursuing any career. Reservation, has begun to make his mark in one of the After completing his stint in the Military Academy, toughest contact sports. He recently entered the world of organized amateur boxing and is currently 1-1. On April 15, Garcia traveled to Tamarac to compete in the Florida Gold Coast Junior Olympic Boxing Tournament. Accompanied by family, friends and supporters who waved Seminole flags, he managed to hold his Clockwise top: Coach Bernadette, Donald Green, Jonathan Harjo, Victoria Hernandez, (bot- own against one of the tom) Wilson Bowers, Andrew Bowers and Sonny Billie went out with a win in final game. toughest competitors in the Police Athletic League (PAL) tourna- ment. Enrique Ahfachkee Ends Year With Win Hernandez, who just HOLLYWOOD — Ahfachkee School played monthly just for fun. Ahfachkee School arrived from Cuba, has students challenged Beacon Hill School students have had a 6 - 3 season. a record of 20-0. Students for the final basketball game of the The Ahfachkee team finished with a Garcia became year April 27. win, beating Beacon Hill 28-19, in the final interested in the sport Since January students from both game in Hollywood. while attending schools have been playing the games which are Harlingen (TX) Military Academy. The students were mandated to select either boxing Howard Tiger Basketball or rifle marksmanship Garcia lands a punch on a stunned Enrique Hernandez. as their sport of choice, and Billie didn’t hesi- tate to choose boxing. Garcia enrolled as a tenth grader in Eckerd Youth Tournament Results Billie intends to pursue the sport as a career. A Alternative School in Ocala. Garcia, like so many of the teenagers today, once found himself headed By E. Tiger down a wrong path, but parental intervention HOLLY- has turned his life around. He now has found WOOD — Seminoles academic accomplishments as well as person- and first time al achievements to be very fulfilling. Above Mississippi, Cherokee, all, he has set goals for himself and his and Tennessee partici- future. pants gathered together Coach J.C. Quinones has been work- at the Hollywood ing with boxing hopefuls for many years and Gymnasium for this feels this program will instill self-confidence year’s Howard Tiger and good sportsmanship in kids, and even Memorial Basketball more importantly keeps them off the streets. Tournament March 24. The gym is open from after school until 8 or The 9 each night, and there are usually 20-40 Tournament, which young men and women regulars. There is no was started 33 years fee to use the gym, which is also used from ago, was named to rec- time to time by Sheriff’s deputies and police ognize one of the cadets. Hollywood Broward Sheriff’s Office / PAL cur- Reservation’s leaders. rently has six locations throughout Broward, Howard Tiger estab- Teams came to pay tribute to Howard Tiger and to play hoops. and all services are provided by volunteers — lished the recreational from the referees, weigh masters, judges, facilities that can be coaches and even a local doctor. “Some of found on the these kids don’t have transportation to the Hollywood Reservation today. “Brier Patch.” Now huge stadium lights shine on the three ball-fields which en-compass a events, so whoever is going, will try to pick “I can remember when the Hollywood up the ones who have no ride, rather than see Softball Field was nothing more than a field of quarter of the recreation park. Not to mention the other facilities, which include: pool, bat- them not be able to participate,” says Kenny sand spurs and palm bushes. Howard, myself Barrett, President of the Florida Gold Coast and family would spend most of all our free ting cage, three ball-fields, and a gymnasium which is equipped with a full sized basket-ball USA Boxing time going to the field and clearing the bushes The young fighter has shown much improvement during short career. As for Garcia, he is determined to so that kids could have somewhere to play court and two exercising rooms complete with weights. work hard for his next competition. He has sports,” said Winifred Tiger, Howard’s widow. what it takes to compete with the best of the “Howard was involved in many sports The following are the results of the 33rd Annual Howard Tiger Memorial nephew of Lesley Billie and (Tribal Chairman) James Billie, best; and he is living proof that family values and support most of his life. He wanted to start some sort of Garcia resides with their family as an adopted son. Lesley are essential in realizing one’s goals. athletic sports so that youths would have some- Basketball Tournament: thing that would teach them character and help keep them out of trouble.” Men’s Championship Howard Tiger, who was also the first Seminoles-40 Big Cypress-70 Rodeo Team Suffers Setbacks Seminole to serve in the United States Military Women’s Championship as a Marine during World War II, died tragical- By Benny Secody ly in a construction accident in 1967. Lady Seminoles-34 Brighton-37 BUNNELL — The final rodeo for Recreational facilities today have points toward the Florida Junior Rodeo come a long way since those early days of the Senior’s Championship Cherokee Win Association finals took place on April 15-16, in Bunnell. Perhaps the presence of a full moon or just the stress of the need to perform their New Pool League Formed best contributed to a variety of mishaps, acci- dents and minor injuries. In two separate inci- By Libby Blake Motown Boyz — Ralph Sanchez, Roy dents, two young ladies were injured when IMMOKALEE — Big Cypress and Garza, O.B. Osceola, and Mario Posado; they fell off their horses, one with a notable Immokalee Recreation joined together again to Motown Bandits — Virginia Billie, Raymond injury to her ankle. form a new adult pool league on Monday, April Garza, Angel Cintron, and Victor Billie; Due to a prior back injury, Clinton 3. Eight teams of four players each will com- Swamp Rats — Charlie Cypress, Cicero Holt was informed by the doctor that he would pete in the 16-week season. Maria Billie was Osceola, Mike Onco, and Leroy King. not be allowed to ride for the remainder of the named President of the league. Libby Blake No Doubt — David Billie, Dennis season. Clinton’s absence awarded Joseph will serve as treasurer. Gonzales, Marciano Calderon, and Ralph Szentmartoni the winner of the bare back The teams and players participating Escobar; Play Az — Maria Billie, Roy Cantu, event for the weekend. include last season winners — Seminoles, Raymond Mora, and Juan Salinas; Connie’s In bull riding, Stephen Billie suffered David Cypress, George Grasshopper, Randy Cookies — Connie Williams, Lonnie Billie, an injury when he became entangled after hit- Clay, and Joe Billie. Tony Billie will sub as Genesis Osceola, and Libby Blake; and Abel’s ting the railing. Billie was trampled and needed. — Abel Salgado, Reyes Pacheco, Delfino stepped on several times, and was taken to the Other teams and players are as fol- Jaimes, and Martin Garcia. hospital where an examination proved nothing Stephen Billie is down for the count after being trampled by his bull. lows: was broken. However, he was unable to ride the event, but has already qualified for the finals. Nick Jumper following day, and more than likely will be sidelined for the gave it his best shot, but was unable to hang on for that eight second count. Turtle Island National Sports Festival Shelby Osceola did a fine job in the American Indian athletes from grams and helping to create a cultural atmos- barrels competition, scoring 17.932 on Saturday, throughout the United States and Canada are phere are encouraged to contact the organiz- and 17.926 on Sunday, with her sister Sheyanna invited to compete in a major national sports ers. INCAS is looking for people who can trailing not far behind with a 21.014 for Saturday festival hosted in Oklahoma, June 3 – 10. provide traditional tipis and other cultural dis- and 22.001 on Sunday. The first games of the new plays. Tribes are invited to display traditional It was a good weekend for Shelby in Millennium sponsored by the Indigenous and/or modern programs. Schools also are the goat-tying event as well, scoring 19.029 and Nations Cultural & Sports Association are invited to set up information booths. 18.910 for the two days, respectively. Shelby scheduled in Norman, Oklahoma. In conjunc- Other events and activities are tradi- also qualified for the finals in pole bending, and tion with the athletic events, there will be a tional fire starting, hide tanning, patchwork, is in the top 20 for goat-tying. native cultural village featuring cultural activi- and sign language. Invitations have been In the pole bending category, Jade ties, demonstrations, and native foods. extended to the famous Code Talkers to Braswell and Shadow Billie held their own, There are 24 athletic events planned demonstrate their work of World War II. although neither placed in the top 10 for the ranging from archery to volleyball. Organizers Crafts must be of genuine native weekend. plan for the games and cultural village to be an craftsmanship and vendors must be able to April 28 - 30 promises to be an exciting annual event. These games are being held the authenticate their crafts. Entry fee for athletes time for all young cowboys and cowgirls, as well week leading into the annual Red Earth festival ranges from $10 to $30 per athlete depending as their families and friends. A full agenda of scheduled June 8 – 11. on age. Fees for display and craft booths are events will take place over the three-day event, All athletes competing must be of one- $200. including the Rodeo Queen pageant on Friday eighth American Indian blood. Competitors will Entry forms, waiver sheets, and other afternoon at 4 p.m. play in age categories. information will be mailed to inquirers. Every Shelby Osceola is contending for Rodeo Athletic events include: Basketball, athlete must sign a waiver to compete. Queen, and will be representing the Seminole volleyball; golf; archery; bowling; tennis; soc- Athletes may compete in two different sports Tribe in her efforts. The rodeo will take place cer; softball; slo-pitch; fast pitch; track and for the same entry fee. Friday evening and Saturday with other events field events; horseshoes; decathlon for men; Brochures have been mailed to vari- scheduled throughout. pentathlon for women. The decathlon and pen- ous tribal offices and agencies, as well as indi- Jade Braswell leans her horse into the turn during pole bending. FJRA officials report all members are to tathlon will be named in honor of Jim Thorpe. viduals and the Festival is already drawing be present – whether they have qualified or not, Basket weaving, flute making, dance lots of interest from across the United States. and will be expected to be in appropriate attire. demonstrations, story telling, language, stick- For more information, contact INCAS, finals in two weeks. This was another devastating blow for The banquet will be for all members and their families. ball, and other exhibitions are among the activi- P.O. Box 2000, Seminole, OK 74818-2000. the team, and mostly for Billie, who had qualified in the top Reservations should have already have been made to secure ties planned in the Native Village. Anyone Phone (405) 382-4040, fax: (405) 273-6668, e- 10 for the finals in the bull-riding category. seating and provide an accurate count for the meal. interested in providing similar kinds of pro- mail: [email protected] Wilson Bowers was unable to attend the weekend The Seminole Tribune 10 May 5, 2000 The Seminole Tribe of Florida Presents

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them. I erase from the roll the names of forcible efforts to retard the party, (arising slew of letters and e-mail from people who Tour those that died before I was away from from a belief that no troops could there Wickman think they have Seminole blood and are the camp where they lie. I discharged the be brought against them) that it would clamoring to join the tribe. They send pic- Continued from page 1 trans[port] today. have had a wholesome effect had they Continued from page 1 tures of their families and point to high The Washington Artillery, “I am now opening the articles been left to their fate, or driven at the mid-19th century, when the U.S. govern- cheekbones or straight black hair as proof LAARNG’s Color Guard, wearing period guaranteed by treaty, which issue has not point of the bayonet. ment forced about 3,000 Seminoles to of their Native American ancestry. uniforms of the 1830s, presented the col- been made before I took charge. After “In addition to the Indians and move to Oklahoma. “They’re always related to ors at both ceremonies, together with rep- leaving the Choctaw Agency, we had their effects, the blankets, shirts, and Eventually, she hopes to have Osceola,” Wickman says with a sarcastic resentatives from the Seminole Tribe of [multiplied] difficulties to contend with. other goods, we were obliged to transport traced 20,000 ancestors back to the 17th grin. [several] wagons loads of surplus corn century. The names and their clan associa- By most estimates there are 2,600 and bacon which these people had accu- tions will be kept in a digitized database, Seminoles in the state, about 400 mulated before I took charge. I thought making it the first time many Seminoles Miccosukees and 100 “independents” who best to haul this with us and to get rid of will see their lineage laid out visually. are not associated with either tribe. But in it by diminishing the issues. With a nod to her persistent dig- the 1990 census, 36,000 Floridians “Very respectfully, Your ging and inherently nosey job, the described themselves as Native Americans. obt.Srvt., J.Van Horne, Lieut. of inf., Dis Seminoles created a one-person clan for The Wannabees and the Agent Sem.” Wickman: the armadillo clan. It is both an Outtalucks, Wickman quips, are the In addition to the ceremonies, honor and a well-meaning joke for a non- biggest tribes in Florida. Seminole Tribal members who partici- native who has been let inside their histo- Several months ago she answered pated in the Time Travel Tour had the ry. a query from a woman who asked why the opportunity to stay at the Beau Rivage Wickman’s ancestors came to St. tribe doesn’t simply accept all those peo- Resort in Biloxi, MS and see a perform- Augustine in 1775 as indigo planters from ple who have any Indian blood, however ance of Cirque du Soleil. In New Menorca. Born and raised in St. Augustine, distant the relationship. “That’s one heck Orleans, they also stayed at the Hilton Wickman, 55, is a former senior historian of a voting bloc, you know,” she contin- Riverside, which was right on the banks for the state and author of several books ued. “I’d just annex all those who have of the Mississippi River and directly on Native American history, including one any Indian blood and that would make you across the street from the new Harrah’s on Osceola, the greatest figure in Seminole the biggest tribe in America.” Casino. history. Wickman’s partner in the One night they enjoyed the But little prepared her for the painstaking project is Geneva Shore, 60, sounds of Dixieland Jazz on a paddle- detective work needed to trace genealo- who grew up on the tribe’s Brighton reser- wheel steamboat cruise and were able to gies. Her job is complicated by inconsis- vation off Lake Okeechobee. Stuart Johnson gives photo and Fort Pike plans to Pat Wickman, Mitchell Cypress. spend some time shopping in the French tent name spellings and a naming system The two women have a shared Quarter which offered a variety of items that has little in common with European interest in genealogy. As a child, Shore Florida’s Veterans’ Color Guard and vet- such as beads, voodoo dolls, chicory systems. absorbed her grandparents’ stories, their erans from the Seminole Nation of Most of the party had been constantly roasted coffee and beignets (French ‘fry A woman’s name is not used after memories. And for 32 years she worked Oklahoma. sick, three or four dying daily. Holata bread’). she gives birth to her first child, except by for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, where she A permanent monument will be Emathla, Prin. Chief, was buried the day All in all, a good time was had certain clan members. After puberty, a helped compile a census of the tribe. placed at Jackson Barracks in honor of before yesterday. Constant rains swelled by everyone and some of the time travel- boy’s name is replaced with a ceremonial Written for first time the Seminole people who were impris- the streams beyond their banks, the roads ers made sure their names would be on title or honorific that can change several “That’s when I started thinking oned there and a plaque will be mounted became almost impassible: the great num- the list for the coming year! times over the course of his lifetime. about putting everyone on a chart, but I on one of the walls at Fort Pike also hon- ber of very sick; our heavy loading; Wickman considered using charts didn’t know how to start,” Shore said. oring the Seminole people who were held through a country where we had to cut made mostly for white Western cultures, She said some elders she talked to there as well. Almost 4,000 Seminole roads and build bridges; and but soon found they were not suited to her even express fear the names could be used prisoners had been taken out of Florida more than all the surmountable work. The Indians’ generational span was to organize another removal from the land. by 1830. disposition of the Indians to [loi- different because they tended to marry and Several years after Wickman was “It’s good that we can be here ter] and throw obstacles in the have children later than whites. Sometimes hired in 1992, the tribe created the today to let people experience what really way, rising sometimes to positive multiple partners fell outside neatly drawn Department of Anthropology and happened back in the 1800s and help peo- mutiny, all these causes have lines. Genealogy. Soon after, she and Shore real- ple understand some of Florida’s unique delayed out arrival much longer So Wickman developed her own ized they could work together to create a culture,” said Wickman, who spoke at the than I had expected. Myself and charts to accommodate the matrilineal catalog of names using anecdotal informa- Jackson Barracks ceremony. Mr. Chase have toiled incessant- clans that organize Seminole society. tion they were both gathering. Wickman’s speech, which ly and spared no efforts. But do not expect to see her work For some in the tribe it was a recounted the Seminoles’ journey to their “These Indians seem to posted on the Internet or at a university departure, considering the Seminoles are new land, was very informative and gave have been led to expect that each library. The charts are available only to an oral society with no written records. the culture-hungry audience a taste of the family would have a wagon; and tribal members, and Wickman will not But, Wickman said, many decided the past. She read a letter, acquired from the that they would be allowed to show them to anyone outside the tribe or names would fade away if they weren’t National Archives in Washington, D.C., trade where they should see fit; even talk about the elders she has inter- recorded. that was written by an officer transporting and lay by when they should viewed. “Within a year or so after I was the Seminoles in the 1800s. [This emi- decide. Nothing short of a suffi- Tribal identity here someone said to me, ‘It looks like grating party left Tampa Bay April 11-12, cient armed force could have To understand her secrecy, and everyone is afraid they’re going to lose 1836] moved them faster than we the tribe’s, is to travel into the history of this information,’ and they decided it The letter says: came. Guns, Tomahawks, and the Seminoles. should be written down,” Wickman said. “Seminole Lands, May 5, 1836. Knives were repeatedly raised “One of their core beliefs is that “That floored me. I see this as the greatest Sir: against the [travelers] and others. they have survived over the years because responsibility, but also the greatest honor I have the honor to report that I The most serious difficulties they have protected this information,” she of my life. These are some of the most arrived here today, where finding the were irremediable; such as the says. “Native Americans today are locked important things in their lives that they are Canadian impassable for our wagons, we desperately bad state of the in yet another war, the ability to protect handing me. By handing me their personal obliged to cross the party in canoes, the roads, and the great number of this information without the assumption experiences they are handing me their horses swimming. I have re-mustered the the sick and dying, some fifty of that they should be sharing it. blood, sweat and tears.” party and find 325, showing 82 deaths whom we were obliged daily to “This is extremely important,” Vanessa Bauzá can be reached at since their departure from Tampa Bay. At lift by hand into the wagons; yet Wickman says. “Sovereignty is the big [email protected] or 954-356- least half the party are still sick, and they after leaving the Choctaw issue. They keep the past as who they are.” 4977. Agency such was their bold and are rapidly [dying] even while I count Monument tells of forced Seminole removal. One side effect of her work is a The Seminole Tribune 12 May 5, 2000 dering case involving former FBI Lawsuit informant Stephen Weil, long sus- pected to be one of the original Ahfachkee’s Third Grade Continued from page 1 sources for the Times in its court to prevent the Times from Seminole project. further “reporting” using such Judge Fleet, after review- Class Gives Thanks “unethical” techniques. ing the case for several months, Times reporters became wrote in his order of dismissal: Dear Chairman Billie and Council: inflamed at the Tribe when the “Native Americans have many Seminole Tribune “scooped” the legitimate issues to which our gov- Times by publishing a series of sto- ernment, at all levels, should Thank you for inviting our class to the council meeting and promptly and fairly respond with ries titled “Newspaper Invades touring the Tribal offices. Everyone had a great time and Indian Country” and placing the care and concern. Nonetheless, entire text of the Times interview when relief is sought under the had fun learning about the daily operation of the Tribe. with Tribal leaders online at the United States Constitution, relief Thank you again for everything. Tribe’s seminoletribe.com Internet must be denied when grant thereof site . . . weeks before the Times’ would transgress its great princi- series was published. The matter ples. Not the least of these princi- Sincerely, was bantered about online journal- ples of Constitutional dimension is istic “list-serve” chat rooms; many freedom of the press; to restrict it in the national press sided with the is to take a step down the short The Third Grade Class of Ahfachkee Elementary Times, angry that the Tribune had road to despotism. This Judge reported on a story that had not yet refuses to believe the noble and been published. proud American Indian nation, no Tribune reporters, howev- matter how harshly it has been er, uncovered the Times investiga- treated, would want to take such a tion and found its effects far reach- journey.” ing – even damaging — through- The case will be appealed out the Seminole community. “The to the 4th District Court of Appeals Times’ investigation was news. Just in West Palm Beach, according to like a plane crash in the middle of Tribal attorney Don Orlovsky: the community. It was news and “Judge Fleet had a tough decision we reported what was going on,” to make. It’s not your run of the said Dan McDonald, Tribune mill case. The Judge did what he Business Manager. “We don’t have thought he had to do to protect the to wait for the Times or any other 1st Amendment. newspaper to tell us when we “We feel, however, that should publish a story.” this case is not about the 1st Goldstein has since left Amendment, but a case about how the employ of the Times; he was reporters should conduct them- subpoenaed recently to appear as a selves. Hopefully, we can get it witness in a federal money laun- sorted out in the appellate court.” E. Tiger Trewston Pierce, Brandtley Osceola and Joseph Johns “spy” at wall.

“The Wall has given my Wall students the great opportunity to see a part of America’s history Continued from page 1 and insight into the Wall, which I order along the wall — 58,219 think now they can learn to total. The Wall contains soldiers appreciate,” Crenshaw said. who gave their life for their coun- The following are Seminole try and POW’s (prisoner of war) Veterans: and MIA’s (Missing in Action) Elton C. Baxley, Clifton names. ( Diamond icons L. Billie, Gary Billie, James E. have been etched into the Wall Billie, Noah Billie, Andrew J. beside soldier’s names whose Bowers, Dan Bowers, Eugene death has been confirmed. Cross Bowers, Paul Bowers, Sr., Steven icons beside individuals names D. Bowers, Billie Cypress, represents a partial listing of those Herbert Cypress, Mitchell still missing or who were still pris- Cypress, David Joe Doctor, Joel M. Frank, Sr., John W. Huff Sr., Craig Gopher, Henry Gopher. Sammy Gopher, Charles Hiers, Sr., Archie Johns, Sr., Cecil Johns, Joe L. Johns, Timmy B. Johns, Stanlo Johns, Wonder Johns, Harley Jumper, Billy Micco, David H. Motlow, Sr., Theodore S. Nelson, Sr., David Nunez, Don Osceola, Jacob Osceola, Sr. Joe Osceola, Jr., Johnny Osceola, Moses B. Osceola, O.B. Osceola, Sr., Russell Osceola, Sr., Clifford Sanchez, Eddie Shore, Fred Smith, Jack Smith, Jr., Jacob Storm,

E. Tiger Clyde Tiger, Joseph Luis Escobar plays with soldier during visit. Tiger, Michael D. Tiger, James Frank Tiger Sr., Howard oners at the end of the war. Tommie, Constance Williams. “The Moving Wall edu- cated the youths about their coun- Deceased Seminole Veterans try’s past history and helped Roley C. Buck, Lester youths build respect for one anoth- Lee Gopher, Moses Jumper, Sr., er,” said Hollywood pre-school Herman L. Osceola, Roy Nash teacher Carol Crenshaw, who Osceola, Raleigh Osceola, brought her students to the Moving Charles S. Gopher, Bert C. Jones, Wall. Earl Nelson, Jack Osceola, The students also placed Howard Tiger, Billy Cypress. flowers below individual names.

Don’t forget, Peter B. Gallagher Peter THIS ‘GATOR WON’T BITE: Seminole Tribal Chairman James Mother’s Day is on E. Billie, who turned 56 on March 20, jokes with a cake alligator at his birthday party held at Alligator Alley. The Chief, who recently lost a finger to a real ‘gator, was pleased that this was Wednesday, May 10th!!! turn-about -- the ‘gator got eaten. The Seminole Tribune 13 May 5, 2000 LICENSE PROBLEMS? Maybe Suspended License • Revoked Traffic Tickets • DUI Darlene T. Quinn We Can #1 Help? The Law Offices of Guy J. Seligman, P.A. DODGE TRUCKS & DOOLEYS 320 S. E. 9th Street Call Anytime FORD TRUCKS & DOOLEYS Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33316 For CHEVY TRUCKS & DOOLEYS Appointment WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANYONES DEAL

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Happy Birthday to my baby sister Angela M. Nelson. Finally 18 In Loving Memory of years old girl. You’ve come a long way and now you’re being blessed with a little my Dad, Billy H. one now. Remember be a better mother than what we had. Love & never turn your back on your child. I know you’ll be Jumper great. You deserve to be happy now; it’s your turn. Remember you’ll always be By Claudia J. Olivarez my baby Sis. Wherever you are remem- It seems like only yesterday, you ber I love you and I never forgot about and I spoke to one another. Just sittin’ you. Love always, Carolee J. Nelson. around on the back porch, or taking a ride somewhere. Happy Birthday to my baby We had our jokes, and our laugh- brother, Jonathan W. Harjo. I can’t ter, just having fun! And doing the family believe it you’re finally 13 years old. times together. Yeah, we still do have You’re growing into a handsome young family time together, but it’s just not the man. I hope you enjoy this birthday and same. It always seemed best when you may all your birthday wishes come true. I were here! But, I guess you grew tired, love you very much. Love your big Sis, not of us, but of your illness. Not once Carol Jeanette. did you alarm us of you being sick. But Happy Birthday to my one and only, William that was always your feeling pride, for A Father Is A Blessing Kenneth Osceola Jr. May 4. Sweet 16 and Happy Birthday to Spliff, from not letting the worse get you down. But, never been kissed. Love you. Mom. all your homies in B.C. Have fun and stay A big belated Happy Birthday you stuck it out for as long as you could. A father is a blessing out of trouble. to Aaron on April 16! Love, Mom and But the good Lord above took He’s always there you away, took you away from that dis- To lend a hand A birthday wish to our son! Dad, Elliot, Michael, Kimberly, big We’d like to wish Pamela brother Roy and Michelle, Jonah and ease they call diabetes. I just wished I To give advice, to smile Christopher L. Olivarez on April 18. could have been there, to say my good- To comfort or encourage Hope you have a happy birthday, and we Jumper a Happy Birthday on April 27. Chelsey and from everybody in the fami- Hope you get what you want! Like that ly. byes. You and I share something so spe- Or just be with you love you always son. Love Mom and cial, all they days we spent together. I A while Dad. Banana Cream Pie! From the Olivarez’s. Happy Birthday wishes going hold that so dear to my heart. I know that He’s a special man Happy Birthday to my brother out to Bonnie & Faye Frank celebrating someday we will see each other again. Whose love and caring Special Birthday wish to As to why I’m sharing this with Seem to have no end Heather Cypress on April 22. Have a Christopher. From you little brother B.J. on April 17. I love you lots and miss you Have fun on your special day! I love you. much! Love always, Muffet. you? Father’s Day is coming up and so is He’s a teacher and supporter good one. Love you lots, Valerie. Mother’s Day! To all who still have your He’s your father mom and dad, tell them you love them. And a lifelong friend Congratulations Because they are not always going to be Jobs here. Treasure every moment you have With love always to my father. Position: Survey Party Chief Location: Preschool Program with your parents, or your whole family. You’ll always be remembered and in my Location: Water Resource Opening: February 9, 2000 thought and in my heart. Love “Your Management Closing: Until Filled Baby,” Claudia J. Olivarez Big Cypress Salary: $8.29 per hour plus benefits Opening: Jan. 27, 00 Closing: Until Filled Position: Speech Language Poems Salary: $14.03 per hour Therapist Keep enjoying yourself & continue to plus benefits Location: Ahfachkee School A Poem 4 my Pops teach your Opening: February 22, 2000 Grandchildren our native tongue, Momma Position: Staff Nutritionist Closing: Until Filled He said, “Jus’ let me go Location: Health Department Salary: Based on Instructional Because forever my soul will be wit’cha just as you Brighton Salary Scale ya know.” Are I know they’ll grow to be respectable Opening: February 2, 2000 Those words chilled my bones Member’s of the Unconquered Ones. Closing: Until Filled Position: Reading Specialist down to the marrow Salary: $30,000/Yearly Location: Ahfachkee School He closed his eyes, as I cried I want to thank you for everything you (Negotiable) Big Cypress I said my last good-byes – well have done & will Plus Benefits Opening: January 12, 2000 at least I tried Continue to do, I know I can speak for all Closing: Until Filled Congratulations to Keifer Bert, our family “Momma we love you.” Position: Maintenance Worker Salary: Instructional salary scale 9, and a member of the Otter clan. A piece of me was about to die Location: Building and Grounds plus benefits Third grade teacher, Mrs. Barros I felt somewhat lost inside Brighton My Pops — my friend – my joy and my My pride & joy ain’t no military secret of Driftwood Elementary, recognized about that, Opening: February 24, 2000 Position: Transporter Keifer. He received certificates for pride Closing: Until Filled Location: Health (Big Cypress) Gon’ to be with the Lord Momma you take good care Ike will see Salary: $6.50 Per hour plus benefits Opening: January 11, 2000 Student of the Month and for bringing up you when I get back. his grades. He took the long ride Closing: Until Filled When you call on me – I’ll be — Ike T. Harjo Position: Operator Maintenance Salary: $7.90 per hour plus benefits Keep up your good grades. We Trainee are very proud of you. there Location: Utilities – Hollywood Position: Teacher Aide II – 2 need/1 Love: Mom and Dad Tough I’ll be in Heaven – I’ll be there! Pow Wow Opening: February 23, 2000 year olds & infants He said, “I’ve lived a good life,” Closing: Until Filled Location: Eeducation Preschool – to him life was fair I had a dream I walked in the forest Salary: $8.00 per hour plus benefits Hollywood Thank You I honestly believed him – for some strange The trees whistled like crickets Opening: February 29, 2000 reason The stars were falling like leaves Position: Dental Assistant Closing: March 14, 2000 Representative Mondo Tiger My heart sunk down When suddenly I heard and saw Location: Health (Hollywood) Salary: $8.73 per hour plus benefits My temper reached the ceiling A sight which caught my eye Opening: Feb. 11, 2000 BIG CYPRESS — On behalf of My ancestors were dancing and Closing: Until Filled Position: Maintenance Supervisor About four days later we laid Salary: $10.00 per hour plus Location: Buildings and Grounds the students and staff of the Ahfachkee him to rest singing. benefits Big Cypress School, I want to thank you for being For his eternal healing. I was sad, but I joined in and say they were spirits Opening: March 8, 2000 kind enough to have bought us tickets for never the less Then suddenly, they all turned to Position: Assistant Cook/Janitor Closing: March 22, 2000 the Shrine Circus performance held on He has now gone on – To be in flames Location: Nutrition (Hot Meals Salary: $8.00 per hour plus benefits April 12 in Fort Myers. the Holy Land And rose up to the stars, Hollywood) The staff and students had a I love and miss him much. He was a well- And I realized that they may have Opening: January 25, 2000 Position: Classroom Teacher great time. The students right now are respected man fallen in battle, Closing: Until Filled Location: Ahfachkee School writing stories about the trip to the circus, A member of the Bird clan But that they were immortal. Salary: $8.73 per hour plus benefits Big Cypress which reinforces their writing and reading — Written by Phillip D. Frank, Opening: November 22, 1999 A man of medicine, spirit and a marvelous Position: Assistant Education Closing: Until Filled skills. They are also excited to study plan son of Amos T. Frank of Hollywood. Counselor Salary: Negotiable (Instructional about the animals they saw in their sci- To be one with his tribe, as well Location: Education (Big Cypress) Salary Schedule) ence classes. Please take care. as the land Opening: January 25, 2000 — Dr. Patrick V. Gaffney, Principal. This poem is for you ME Closing: Until Filled Position: Background Investigator Thanx for standing by me Salary: $7.18 per hour plus benefits Location: Hollywood During those rough times I went through. If only once again Opening: March 31, 2000 Public Notice — Eli (Markell Billie) I could walk on top Position: Certified Behavioral Closing: April 14, 2000 Of the rolling hills Analyst (LaBelle) Salary: $9.00 per hour plus benifits The Seminole Tribe of Florida is Of Maine, Location: Health (Big Cypress) applying for financial assistance from the My Pride & Joy Opening: January 25, 2000 Position: Permanent Substitute Teacher Where I know that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Wind and grass would Closing: Until Filled Location: Ahfachkee School - BC Development (HUD) through the Indian My pride & joy Momma this scribe goes Salary: $25,000 – 35,000 annually Opening: April 13, 2000 out to you, Accept me for what I am plus benefits Closing: April 27, 2000 Community Development Black Grant Rather than what I should (ICDBG). The monies obtained through There’s not enough words to express my Salary: Negotiable (Has Benifits) appreciation for all you do. Try to be, Position: Direct Care Aides this grant will be applied to the construc- I know not whether I want (5 needed in LaBelle) Position: Benefits Coordinator tion of an Elder Care Facility on the To change myself just so Location: Health Department Location: Personnel Department, Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation. Momma you’ve been blessed with strength Big Cypress Hollywood that can withstand the test of time, there’s I can be whatever people Any questions or comments are wel- Want to see Opening: January 25, 2000 Opening: February 22, 2000 comed and should be directed to the no other like You & I’m thankful that Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled you’re mine. Or whether to be myself office of Joel M. Frank, Sr. in Hollywood And hope that someone Salary: $10.00 – 15.00 per hour Salary: $28,000 Plus Benefits at (954) 967-3804. full time You have kept the family together when Will see me for what I am other families I would not want to change Position: Alternative High School Me because I am what I am Teacher in Math and Would fall apart, Momma you’re a real Deadlines Seminole I’m only my mind and my soul Science Location: Ahfachkee School Don’t forget to support Woman who has much courage & heart. I have nothing else to give Big Cypress Seminole Tribune I’m only me! Opening: January 25, 2000 Momma I think about you each & every- — Carolee J. Nelson Closing: Until Filled May 26 Issue • Deadline May 19 our advertisers! day, I know you’re Salary: Based on salary schedule June 16 Issue • Deadline June 9 Doing well I got much love for you in a Unconditional way. Position: Assistant Cook (Brighton) July 7 Issue • Deadline June 30 Notices 11th Annual Protecting Mother Senior Center, 3081 Taft Street, 3032. event. Call (407) 629-1088. All Indian Fast Pitch Softball Earth Conference – June 14 – 17, in Hollywood. Held each Tuesday from 2 Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow – May The Tribal Constitutional Tournament – May 26-27, at Osceola Brownsville, Texas. Hosted by: Casa De p.m. until 4 p.m. To register call Becca at 19-21, Marksville, La. For lodging and Symposium – May 14 – 17 in Phoenix, Park (Seminole Recreation Department) in Colores, a 35 acre land-based Indigenous (954) 370-3725 at ext. 251. general information call 1-800-946-1946. AZ. “Laying the Cornerstone for Strong Hollywood, FL. Deadline to enter is May education center located on the banks of 5th Annual National Native Your Own Web Site – You build Nations.” Presented by the Falmouth 12. For more info, contact Hollywood the Rio Grande River along the American Resident Initiative and maintain, easier than you think. Visit Institute. To register please call 1-800- Recreation at (954) 989-9457. U.S./Mexico border. IEN toll free number: Conference – May 31 and June 1, us at, www.skynary.com/mtrez. J. Pipe at 992-4489. The Miami/Bahamas Goombay (877) IEN-2121, email: [email protected]. Tropicana Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, (406) 653-3829. Culture-Based Curriculum Festival – June 2 – 4, in Coconut Grove. Title IV-E Conference – June 7- Nev. For questions call (520) 871- Critical Skills to be Successful Development Workshop – July 10-13, Phone (305) 372-9966 or fax (305) 372- 9, at the Black Bear Casino & Hotel in 2616/2615/2614/2618. in Securing Funding for Indian County Warm Springs, Oregon. Sponsored by 9967 for further information. Carlton, Minnesota. Gaining Equal Welfare Reform and – July 24 – 26. For information call 800- American Indian Institute. To register call 7th Annual Seminole Wellness Access: Making IV-E Work for Our Developing Self-sufficiency for Indian 706-0102. Central Registration at (405) 325-2248 or Conference – July 17 – 21, at the Marco People, a National Tribal Title IV-E Foster Families Seminar – June 6-9 in Reno, 105th Silver Spurs Rodeo & 800-522-0772, ext. 2248. Island Hilton. Deadline for applications is Care Conference. Call Coordinator Larry Nev. Costs for seminar are $300 if Kissimmee RibFest – Oct. 6-8. 1st Annual National Native June 9. For further information call (954) Douglas at (503) 222-4044. received by May 9. Call (541) 885-2296 Legendary bull riders and cowboys have American Pool Tournament – May 26- 962-2009. Turner Golf Scramble – June or e-mail us at [email protected]. been competing since 1944 in the rodeo, 27. At the Hollywood Dog Track. Singles Native American Heritage Days 13, at Wekiva Golf Club. Benefiting Music & Dancing Under the which is the largest in the eastern United on May 26, $10 per person. Teams will be – May 12-13, Moundville Archaeological Orange County Historical Society, Inc. Stars – May 9 – 31 at the Hollywood States. Info on rodeo call 407-847-4052 on Saturday, May 27, $40 per team. For Park, Ala. For more information call (205) Fees $125 per person or $400 per team. Beach Theater from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and for RibFest call (407)-847-3174. more information call (954) 989-9457. 371-2234. Info or to register contact Society at (407) Call (954) 921-3404 for details. Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival – Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. Albuquerque Indian Market 8897-6350. Police & Fire Appreciation Day May 20-21. Join the more than 26,000 Golf Tournament – May 29, at 2000 – June 1- 11, New Mexico State KITUWAH 2000 – October 13 – – Sat., May 13. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at David people who attend each year to consume Arrowhead Golf Club. Start at 8 a.m., Fairgrounds. For information dial (505) 15 at the university of North Carolina at Park & 33rd Court. Admission is free. more than 200,000 ears of corn. The festi- entry fee $50. 4-Person Draw – best ball. 836-2960 or via e-mail to Asheville campus in Asheville, N.C. For Bounce house; fire trucks, music, photos val offers family fun with contests, rides, For more info call (863) 983-9659. [email protected]. more info call (828) 252-3880 or visit at for kids, etc. games and popular country artists. Call 5th Annual Seminole Tribe, 18th Annual Traditional Pow [email protected]. Jazz at the Mangrove – Sat., (407) 886-0014 for more details. Inc., Bowling Tournament – May 25 – Wow – May 27 – 29, Fort Hayes FREE Financial Information May 20 at 8 p.m. Anne Kolb Nature Florida Film Festival – June 9- 29, Please call 1-800-426-8578 to make Educational Center, Columbus, Ohio. For Program – May 16 to June 20. Workshop Center featuring Karen Shane & Her Trio. 18. Many of the festival events are held at reservations. information NAICCO at (614) 443-6120. to be held at the Southeast Focal Point For ticket information, call (954) 779- the Enzian Theater. Admission varies per Native American Sports Assoc. Tournament was also held Gathering during the weekend activi- ties. Twelve teams from the Continued from page 1 Tribe bowled in competition Marco Island also joined the Chief on stage. for $1000 1st place money. Suraiya Youngblood competed with The bowlers also competed 24 young women for the title and the honor in doubles, singles, and mas- of representing the national Indian nations. ters’ events. For her talent Suraiya explained and demon- Top place among strated the making of turtle shell rattles used the Seminoles was a 20th by women in the Green Corn dance and other place finish in the team traditional ceremonies and dances. event by the Seminole Hollywood celebrities and Native Americans Strikers with a combined Michael and Sandra Horse hosted the con- score of 2356. Other teams, test. along with their scores, Chief Jim Billie performed again on placed as follows: 28th – Friday morning to officially open the B.C. Recreation 2318, 55th Powwow. His performance was followed by – Seminole III 2225, 75th – the Grand Entry where over 500 dancers and Florida Gators 2176, 77th – singers competed in 28 categories for Seminole I 2170, 80th – $100,000 in prize money. Competition con- Brighton Seminole Allstars tinued over the two-day event with the 2154, 89th – Florida One announcement of winners on Saturday night. 2129, 90th – Florida The Colorado Gator joined the Chief at this Seminoles 2127, 96th – show, as well, which was held on the floor of Brighton Seminole Strikers the famous basketball arena “The Pit.” 2083, 99th – Seminole II After the performance, the right-foot 2077, 104th Micco and gator was hoisted up to the upper level of the Osceola 2025, and 105th – arena and placed on display at Chief Jim South Florida Seminoles 2010. Billie’s vendor booth. There, amazed adults 106 teams competed. and children alike were able to “pet” the In the other events, Patricia beast and get an up close view of the prehis- Wilcox and Blake Osceola placed in the toric saurian. (Following the show, the money. Wilcox took 1st place in Chief and band flew to Wilkesboro, N.C. Women’s’ Scratch with a 241 game, to perform for two days at the 2nd place in Women’s’ Handicap with a Merlefest festival.) 259, and tied for 3rd in Handicap Series Beautiful Lillian Sparks with a 660. She also came in 4th place (Rosebud Oglala Lakota) was in Women’s’ Masters Sweeper, a four crowned Miss Indian World. game no-tap event. Sparks, who is studying law at Blake Osceola tied for 2nd place in Georgetown University, hopes the Men’s’ Handicap with a 278 game. Photos by Libby Blake for a career in politics to fur- Doubles and Singles event winners were not ther Indian issues. available at press time and will be posted in and Peter B. Gallagher The 33rd Annual the next issue. Native American Bowling

Chief Jim Billie Plays Merlefest

Chief Jim Billie and his band had the crowd rocking at the 13th Annual Merlefest music event held at Wilks Community College on April 28 - 30, in Wilksboro, N.C. The chief and his group, Raiford Starke, Dave Shelley, J. Robert, Bob Taylor, Robert Parker and Jeff Renza. It was the second consecutive year that Chief Billie played the event which honors Doc Watson’s late son Merle who died in a tragic farming accident.