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What’s New Photo Exhibit ‘A Native View’ Opens Newly Crowned Inside Seminole Tribal Citizens’ Work on Display at Okalee Royalty Debut By Felix DoBosz HOLLYWOOD— On Sept. at Schemitzun 11, the new “A Native View” photo- graphic exhibit opened to the public at By Iretta Tiger the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee NORTH STONINGTON, CT — Village. The photographic exhibit fea- For the Seminole Tribe, the Schemitzun tured approximately 60 pieces of Pow wow, the Pequot Tribe’s annual pow assorted black and white and colored wow, has become an important first step Hurricane Preparedness photo images. for the newly crowned Miss Seminole and “We have a brand new exhibit Junior Miss Seminole. Each year this is Meeting opening here today, photographs put where the two ladies make their debut at Page 3 together by myself, Mr. Oliver this nationally known pow wow. Wareham and Ms. Corinne Zepeda, so you’ll see various photographs of peo- ple, places, things, events, we have a little bit of everything,” Brian Zepeda, curator, community outreach coordina- tor and citizen of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, for the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, said. “We even have some of the Kissimmee Slough from Big Cypress, we have pictures from Taos, New Mexico, and we also have tribal members that are in the photographs, so we have a little bit for everybody. Friend of Tribe, John “These photos were taken over the process of present day and going Abney, Honored back about five or six years. The mes- Page 4 sage that we are sending out is that we do have tribal members that are photog- raphers and are quite good at it, I know we have a lot of people that come out to our events and to the casino and other places that the Tribe owns and manages and take photographs, but we actually have people within the tribe that do this as well. “There’s a little bit from Iretta Tiger everything. From nature, as far as Princesses at the Grand Entry. plants, trees, flowers, Orchids, and we have beach scenes, swamp scenes, and Seminole Alumni Attend scene of a slough, and we have scenes This is no small step considering from the American Indian arts celebra- that hundreds of people make the journey McArthur Team Reunion tion, scenes from historical reenact- to the Pequot Reservation, and this is only Page 17 ments, we have pictures of animals, as the Indians. Hundreds of non-natives also far as birds, deer, alligator, gopher tor- come out to watch the festivities. Letters ...... 2 toise. We have a little bit of everything, This year the Seminole Tribe pre- Education ...... 11 and stuff from Seminole Stomp danc- sented Miss Seminole Brittany Yescas and Health ...... 14 ing. My favorite picture is the photo of Junior Miss Seminole Tianna Garcia. The Sports ...... 17 the Ghost Orchid… that I took last two are intelligent, beautiful young women Announcements ...... 29 year. The image came out spectacular.” Gordon O. Wareham News From Indian Country . . 30 Moses “Big Shot” Jumper See SCHEMITZUN, page 26 Casino News ...... 31 See NATIVE, page 9 Brighton Student Receives Big Cypress/Immokalee Youth Camp a Success Submitted by the Seminole Health Letter from Senator Department HIGH SPRINGS, FL — After By Emma Brown four years of waiting for an open week, BRIGHTON — Skyler Burke, the Big Cypress/Immokalee Youth Camp daughter of Connie Haught, of the made its debut at Camp Kulaqua, in High Brighton reservation participated in her Springs, Fla., Aug. 7-11. It was worth the first year of the Seminole Tribe’s 4-H pro- wait. gram from 2005–2006. At the time Skyler This “Cadillac® of camps” was only in the fourth grade and con- afforded camp goers the opportunity to quered a task that was nearly 10 times her participate in canoeing, rafting, tubing, size. horseback riding, swimming, go-carting That task was her enormous and and adventures of all kinds. The Camp beautiful black steer that earned her grand Kulaqua staff, alongside the Seminole champion status at the 20th annual staff, participated in each event and Seminole 4-H show in March of 2006. For Emma Brown insured the safety of the campers. anyone who does not know, taming, feed- Skyler Burke With many years of collaboration ing and showing an animal is a great deal between Helene Buster, Family Services of hard work and takes a lot of time and department director and Connie Whidden, dedication; not to mention the task of and teachers proud. Keep up the good Health department director behind them, keeping up with daily school work. work! Helene donned her camp director hat and Skyler recently received a letter Sincerely, made the dream of a diabetes prevention from Senator Dave Aronberg that read: Dave Aronberg Youth Camp come to life. Suzanne Davis Dear Skyler: Camp goers wait on the dock for their turn to bounce on “The Blob.” What an honor it was for Skyler What a wonderful picture in the to receive a personal letter from Senator See KULAQUA, page 6 Glades County Democrat as you proudly Aronberg and to know that he keeps up showed off your Grand Champion Steer at with local students and their achievements. the 20th annual Seminole 4-H show. I Senator Aronberg serves the 27th district know you are also an accomplished young of Florida. Families Share Culture Days Together lady academically. You make your family Preparation for Indian Day 2-Time NAYO Champs Festivities By Lila Osceola HOLLYWOOD — Fellowship of good times, wood carving, basket weaving, doll making, beading, sewing and drawing was good family fun for Tribal citizens on the Hollywood reservation. Generations of families congre- gated in the Hollywood Gym for preparation of Indian Day festivities. The three day work- shop started on Sept. 7 and ended on Sept. 9. Language Instructor Donna Turtle, from the Culture/Education program, coordinated the event, found cooks, got culture teachers together, and had the energy to sew on top of everything. “It just gets bigger and bigger every year,” Turtle said, Toby Johns as she ran around getting things The 14 and younger girls softball team took first place at the NAYO games for ready for dinner. Her hard Lila Osceola the second year in a row. Sew busy: Allison Osceola and Kaylin Osceola. See CULTURE, page 5 The Seminole Tribune 2 September 21, 2006 September 22 Celebrates the American Indian

Dear Tribal citizens, The American Indians were the first citizens of Indian Day…. What does this day mean besides a America, but the last to get American citizenship. Other day off of work? It is a day to be proud. We are… Seminole! nationalities have their national holidays so it is only fitting We, “The Unconquered,” have lived through many hard- that American Indians should also. The American Indian ships. Our ancestors fought for our freedom and our land. has been a great contributor to the military, development of We language, government, business, culture and the performing should always arts including movies, music and dance. walk with pride. Too often We did not have the contributions of an easy way to our American Indian go. We fought the people have not been federal govern- recognized! I hope ment for every- you will celebrate thing. This is your great heritage Seminole country on Indian Day! We and I, as chair- have much to be man, will contin- proud of, so walk ue the fight to see with your head held that we receive high! the best for our So, to my people. fellow American Enjoy Indian and Seminole the day and let brethren, I say to you the world know that it is good to be that you are recognized on this Seminole and our day, national proud of it! Remember… everyday is Indian Day! Indian Day! So, enjoy your activities commemorating this great day. Let us always remember to give thanks to God for our great heritage. May God Bless You,

Sincerely, Can you guess who I am? Mitchell Cypress, Chairman Moses Osceola, President/Vice-Chairman Previous Photo Quiz Seminole Tribe of Florida Seminole Tribe of Florida

Survey of the Seminoles of Florida By Roy Nash is perhaps four Seminoles who can carry SHELTER [Editor’s Note: This is a re-print of a sur- on a conversation in fairly fluent English; vey of the Seminole Indians by Roy Nash three who can write an understandable The third question can be conducted on behalf of the Bureau of though ungrammatical letter and keep sim- answered with a word, yes. A Seminole Indian Affairs in 1930. This is Part 10 of a ple accounts. family can erect a shelter in three day that series The Seminole Tribune will re-print If the Seminole as an educated will last him 30 years with an occasional in its entirety. Please see the Oct. 13 issue man must be rated zero, it is altogether renewal of thatch. There are sentimentalists of The Tribune for Part 11.] otherwise if we attempt to place him from infesting Florida who pity the poor Indian the quite different and altogether stand- because he lives in an open house. Fresh A TYPICAL CAMP OF 1930 point of native intellectual ability. air and an occasional wetting never hurt Seminoles impress me as alert and active anybody. The Seminole lives in an open SECTION 6: INTELLECTUAL ABILITY mentally, as close observers with retentive house because he likes an open house. If a AND EDUCATION memories. They are not inventive, not man can thatch a roof exquisitely, can he noticeably curious, downright stupid only not also thatch a wall? Compare the clean, The record of Seminole education when drugged with alcohol. They will airy quarters at Guava Camp with the dog is a short horse soon curried. Writing in stand comparison with the average illiter- kennels provided for Indians at the 1915, the Reverend Mr. Spencer says: ate white man in the same environment. Seminole Agency, and say which way is Tony B. M. Tommie completed Mr. Lorenzo D. Creel, one of the best. the work of two grades in the public school ablest men the Indian Service ever sent at Fort Lauderdale during then past year. down here, said, “I think in comparison HUNTING AND TRAPPING The fact that we have one boy in school by with other Indians the Seminoles easily tribal permission is an advance. The time is stand in the first class.” Hunting and trapping are still the not far distant when the tribal law forbid- principal occupations of the Cypress and ding education and providing all persons SECTION 7: ECONOMIC FACTS Everglades Indians. While all run hogs, (L-R) Agnes Huff Jumper, James Jumper and Jimmie O’Toole Osceola. learning to read and write shall have their their pork is not yet a necessity; every ears cropped will be repealed. Have you food? Are you supplied Indian in the southwestern group is compe- The law must have been repealed, with clothing? Have you shelter against the tent with his gun to supply his table abun- for in 1920 we read that: storm? dantly with meat at all times of the year. The Fort Lauderdale camp for These are the fundamental ques- His only possible complaint would resem- several years has had representation in the tions. Answered in the affirmative, life ble the wail of the cracker on the coast, The Seminole Tribune public schools; the county school at Indian goes on. If the answer be “Enough to “Nothing to eat but pompano and quail.” f you need a reporter or you would 7800, Ext. 1260. E-mail Town has also enrolled several Indian chil- spare,” we have the economic prerequisite Which reminds me of a letter like to submit an article, birthday [email protected], fax (954) dren. to cultural advance. written to the Seminoles, then on the Iwish or poem to The Seminole 967-3482, or mail to: The Seminole And then on February 1 of 1927, Let it be said at once that the Withlacoochee Reservation north of Tribune, please contact the Editor-In- Tribune, 6300 Stirling Road, the little school at the Seminole Agency Seminole stands on his own feet. Six very Tampa, by a president of the United Sates Chief Virginia Mitchell at (800) 683- Hollywood, Florida 33024. near Dania was opened: old Indians receive rations to the value of in 1835: On the Sunday preceding Tony $10 a month, and two widows with chil- My children: The white people are Tommie, a self-styled chief of all the dren receive $15 monthly; all receive med- settling around you. The game has disap- he following deadlines apply to Editor-In-Chief: Virginia Mitchell Seminoles, and certain white friends pro- ical service. But unlike many western peared from your country. Your people are all submissions for inclusion Editor: Janice Billie fessing great friendship for and interest in Indians, the Seminole is the recipient of poor and hungry. Tinto the Tribune: Assistant Editor: Shelley Marmor these Indians, visit the camp in my absence unearned income; he gets nothing from Your friend, Proofreader: Elrod Bowers and impressed upon the Indians that the tribal funds; he receives nothing from the A. JACKSON Issue: October 13, 2006 Business Manager: Darline Buster children would have to submit to vaccina- sale or rental of individually or collectively A hundred years later white peo- Deadline: September 28, 2006 Graphic Designer: Melissa Sherman tion at the first step when the school owned property. How, then, with no educa- ple are still settling around him. He is still Design Assistant: Stephen Galla opened. Thereupon the Indians fled from tion, the merest smattering of English, poor. But he is seldom hungry. And south Issue: November 3, 2006 Production Assistant: Lila Osceola the camp except one family and the school business experience limited to buying over Florida is still a sportsman’s paradise. A Deadline: October 19, 2006 Reporter: Chris Jenkins opened with but three pupils. a counter and bargaining with fur dealers hundred years hence, with intelligence, Photo Archivist: Felix DoBosz The Dania school goes on in 1930 and bootleggers, does he make a living? conservation, there should be more game Issue: November 22, 2006 Receptionist: Sherry Maraj with seven or eight pupils. The net result in South Florida than today. Deadline: November 8, 2006 Contributors: of all this education, formal and informal, Issue: December 15, 2006 Emma Brown, Judy Weeks, Kenny Deadline: December 1, 2006 Bayon, Tony Heard, Iretta Tiger, Adelsa Williams, Susan Etxebarria Please note: Late submissions will be posted in the following issue. The Seminole Tribune is a member of the Native American Please send all letters to 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024 Advertising: [email protected] Advertising rates along with sizes and Journalists Association. Letters/e- other information may be downloaded mails to the editor must be signed and may be edited for publication. Dear Editor, Those same friends and I made know what a good person Leon was and from the internet at: The other day I was looking at the trip to the reservation and attended what a good friend he had been to us all. www.seminoletribe.com/tribune. Subscription rate is $30 per year by mail. Make checks payable to The some pictures of the cattle drive-roundup Leon’s funeral and it was very hard for me. Leon had told me about the cattle Seminole Tribune, 6300 Stirling and saw a man by the name of Richard It was the first drive and wanted me to come home with Postmaster: Road, Hollywood, FL 33024. Phone: Bowers. He has got to be kin to my friend time I had lost him to participate but I never got the Send Address Changes to: (954) 967-3416. Fax: (954) 967-3482. who was killed many years ago and was a a friend to chance. I still think of him often The Seminole Tribune Or subscribe on the Internet at member of your Tribe. His name was Leon death and it and to his family of whom 6300 Stirling Road www.seminoletribe.com Bowers and I met him while attending col- took a long time some of them we met at his Hollywood, FL 33024 © Seminole Tribe of Florida lege at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural to get over. When funeral. Leon was a good College in Tifton, Ga. we were there friend and I miss him still We became close friends and he someone today. came home with me to visit my family Sincerely, All tribal citizens of The Seminole Tribe of Florida who live out of state are eligible many weekends. On a certain weekend I Donnie Haskins to receive a free subscription of The Seminole Tribune. Please fill out the information was coming home from school and I below and mail to:The Seminole Tribune 6300 Stirling Road, Room 235 – went by to see Leon where he Dear Editor, Hollywood, FL 33024 worked. He couldn’t leave that This is just a short weekend because he had to thank you note to Tribal Name work. When I returned to Historic Preservation Officer school that Sunday after- Bill Steele for taking the time Tribal Roll Number noon, a mutual friend told at the Miconopy painting me that Leon had been in an unveiling to talk to me about accident on the campus and the old fort locations in Florida. Address was at Phobe-Putney hospital. It was late in the day as things We had major tests were winding down at the muse- City State Zip that week and several of us um. I couldn’t absorb enough, as chose to wait and visit Leon at we talked, and really appreciate the end of the week. I remember your time. Phone while eating in the cafeteria the In those few short few min- school made an announcement that Leon utes we talked, a hundred new doors E-mail was awake and recognized his family. opened to me. It was absolutely fasci- Some of his friends and I were relieved found nating and again, I appreciate your Additional Info and were going to see him the next day. out that we were time and the sharing of your knowl- Later it was announced that Leon from Leon’s school and wanted edge. As soon as we receive this information, your subscription will be mailed to you. had died. I still remember that day and us to speak. The guys wanted me to do the Thank you again, regret so that I didn’t go on to see him, but honors but I was too upset. I regret that John Higgins we had no idea that he would die. too, I would have like to let those people The Seminole Tribune 3 September 21, 2006 Hurricane Preparedness Meeting By Judy Weeks Pointing to a stack of smoke detectors, IMMOKALEE — Members of the Brown discussed the need for battery operated units to Immokalee community gathered in the new be installed at regular intervals throughout each home. meeting/dining room in the Hot Meals facilities at Lanterns and candles must be used with caution and 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. The topic of discussion was kept out of reach of children. Severe injury, death or hurricane preparedness and guidelines to follow in the event of numerous other hazards. Representatives from the Seminole Tribe of Florida Office of Emergency Management and Fire and Rescue department prepared a very interesting program designed to educate and pre- pare the community. A table had been set up to distribute valuable pamphlets and instructional materials as well as smoke detectors. Emergency Management Coordinator Elden Harner and Planner Amy Howard gave very insightful presentations, which began with a Disaster Supply List. They stressed how important it is for each Judy Weeks resident to acquire the items (L-R) Emergency Management Planner Amy Howard and Fire and Rescue’s Rhonda Roff and regularly update their Robert Brown presented valuable information to the community. The elusive Ghost Orchid in Big Cypress. supply so as not to be caught off guard. Each dis- aster comes with its own set of problems. loss of your home and possessions can result from one Fortunately, hurricanes are now predicted in careless little mistake. Ghost Orchid Sighting in the Swamp advance and we have an opportunity to plan for evac- The Department of Emergency Services has uation or emergency care within the home. prepared an All Hazards Guide, which they say each By Rhonda Roff these roots not only absorb water and nutrients that Immokalee’s new Administration Building has been home should have. It contains a wealth of information BIG CYPRESS — The Ghost Orchid is as run down the bark, but also photosynthesize, a job designed for use as a shelter and is equipped with a about the many hazards to which you may someday be unusual as it is rare. On the mainland U.S., it exists commonly done by leaves in other plants. generator and facilities to care for the residents of the subjected, how to handle these and seek assistance. A only in extreme Southern Florida, and then only in a The maybe once a year white flower is sup- large hurricane tracking chart is few very special forest swamps. ported several inches away from its tree host by a thin supplied with the centerfold and Dendrophylax lindenii, formerly known as stalk, giving the bloom the appearance of being sus- basic information to help you pended in mid-air, like a ghost. During its determine the degree of threat to week or so of glory, the ghost may be polli- your community. nated if visited by the Giant Sphinx Moth Amy Howard offered (Cocytius antaeus). This animal has a long information about the enough proboscis to drink from the almost Community Emergency six inch spur-nectary at the back of the Response Team (CERT). flower. Anyone interested in joining this So, you want to see a Ghost Orchid elite group can contact her at in bloom? Be prepared to slog through (863) 983-1996. Training can deep, dark water containing innumerable give volunteers the proper skills cypress knees and other shin-bruising obsta- to become an adept to handle in cles, not to mention the occasional sleepy many situations. These skills alligator or not-so-sleepy cottonmouth. Oh, could help save or sustain lives did we mention that the ghost blooms dur- until help arrives and may be ing the hottest, most humid, and buggy applied to daily life. Anyone months of Florida’s summer season? older than 18 years of age can Since this species does so poorly join CERT. out of its natural habitat, the majestic Each of the speakers Rhonda Roff cypress forests, and seems to require the gave a very good presentation most pristine conditions therein, viewing it and the captive audience fielded Orchid hunters: Justin Roff (front), Valholly Frank, Ollie leaves no other option. The temporary Judy Weeks some interesting questions. Wareham and Brian Zepeda (L-R, on Swamp Buggy). inconvenience of the journey becomes (L-R) Charlotte Porcaro and Chelsea Ford examine the information and Following the discussion, a deli- worthwhile, however, and the subsequent cious dinner was provided and supplies provided by the Hazard Team. bruises and stings will be nothing more than plans were discussed for use of Polyrrhiza (many roots) lindenii, is, for most of the lasting reminders of a day well spent. the Hot Meals as a shelter. year, and all of some years, a well camouflaged net- Just don’t tell anyone where you found it! Community should it become necessary. This meeting couldn’t have come at a better work of roots clinging to tree bark. Being leafless, Careful attention was given to each item on time. Within a few short days, Tropical Storm Ernesto the supply list. People were also cautioned to bring had formed in the Atlantic Ocean and subsequently these items to the shelter with them so that they would turned into a hurricane. Disaster guidelines went into not be inconvenienced, if it became necessary to effect and the community was well prepared when remain there for several days. Ernesto made his visit. While the shelter is pre- pared to take care of your basic needs, everyone must cooperate to make things work and the better you are prepared, the less stressful your confinement will be. Some traumas last for days and supplies deplete quick. On the other hand, every- one hopes to return home as soon as possible. However, in order for this to happen everyone must be ready to deal with power outages, dysfunc- tional communication systems, loss of transportation and no source of supply for medication, food and fresh water. Assistant Fire Inspector Robert Brown placed emphasis on safety issues regarding the use of portable generators, candles and lanterns in the event of a power out- Judy Weeks age. Brown cautioned that (L-R) Becky Martinez and Norita Yzaguirre make their way down improper set up and use of a genera- the buffet line. tor can be far more deadly than most people imagine. Carbon monoxide poisoning all too Fortunately, he had been reduced to a tropical frequently takes place without any warning, but with storm by the time he made landfall and only brought deadly consequences. Severe electrical shock can heavy downpours to the area with minimal wind. occur when home appliances are plugged directly into However, the shelter was open and the staff was well the generator. Refueling a running or hot generator can prepared to handle this unwanted visitor. ignite the fuel and cause serious burns or a house fire.

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Available 24 Hours Serving Broward, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Okeechobee & Martin Counties. The Seminole Tribune 4 September 21, 2006 ‘Cracker Cowhunters’ Hit the Trail Again Submitted by FDACS ball caps allowed. There will be historic encampments PALM COAST, FL — The Florida each night along the trail depicting some important era Agricultural Museum will present the “Great Florida in Florida’s history–Timucuan, Spanish Colonial, Civil Cattle Drive of Ought 6” Dec. 5-9. Registration is now War, Seminole, etc.–making the event even a ride under way for the event, which will begin just south of through Florida’s past. Kissimmee and end at the new Silver Spurs Arena in On Dec. 9, participants and the public will Kenansville, Fla. continue the celebration at trails end with an old fash- In 1995–to celebrate 150 years of Florida ioned “frolic,” which will include authors, singers, statehood–a group of 600 cattlemen, historians, horse poets, storytellers, historians, reenactors and an art lovers and hearty adventurers drove 1,000 head of auction featuring the Cowboy Artists Association of native Cracker Cattle across the state. The group also Florida, or CAAF. There will also be several promi- included wagon drivers, walkers, artists and local, nent authors of Floridiana and Florida history on hand state and national media. for those who wish to learn more about the rich her- Over the last four centuries, cattle production itage of the Sunshine State. has been one of Florida’s most influential industries. Dancers, singers and historians from the In the 1995 Cattle Drive, participants used the sesqui- Seminole Tribe of Florida will be there to make the centennial celebration to educate this state’s citizens event more colorful and to remind folks that the and people around the globe to the fact that the first Seminoles were an important factor in this state’s American cowboys were Floridians–the cattle business development as a cattle power, and remain so to this in the U.S. began right here in Florida. day. “Even though Florida has been a major force This part of the celebration will become an John Abney (left), son of the late Parker Abney, and Tribal citizens display the framed certificate. in the cattle business for hundreds of years, very few annual gathering to have fun and preserve the tradi- of our own citizens are aware of this rich heritage,” tions of Florida’s cow culture. The group is also con- said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. sidering presenting the first Florida Working Cow Dog Bronson, who is also a rancher. Championship. Proceeds will be used to benefit the To salute the importance of Florida’s “cow Florida Agricultural Museum in Flagler County. Abney Family Donates Historic Documents culture,” organizers will once again be driving cattle, Organizers of the drive are anxious to give riding the trail, sleeping on the ground and living the thanks to The Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Florida By Emma Brown palm buds were used for Palm Sunday church services life of our ancestors for a few days. The Seminole Cracker Cattle Association, the Florida Agricultural BRIGHTON — On Aug. 30 John Abney of throughout the U.S. and Canada. Tribe of Florida has provided about 400 head of cattle, Museum, Seminole Feeds of Ocala, and the Florida Okeechobee, Fla. presented the Seminole Tribe of Jennie Snow, Shule Jones and Mary Jo and every participant who wishes to will be able to Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for Florida and the Okeechobee Historical Society with Micco of the Brighton reservation attested that if done spend some time as a “cowhunter” helping to drive the sponsorships and support. duplicate copies of a certificate stating the following: at the perfect time, one can get two or three buds from cattle. Anyone wishing to participate or learn more WHEREAS, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a one tree–if they were lucky. Once cut they would tie Camps will be primitive and dress should be about the event can call (352) 429-0100 or visit proud and unconquered people, by special authority the buds in bundles of 25 and stack them up so that late-1800s; there will be no T-shirts, tennis shoes or http://www.floridacattledrive.com. of Congress has accepted a Constitution and by-laws the “palm bud man” could pick them up. of its own choosing, and “Palm bud man” is what most Tribal citizens WHEREAS, in our tradition we pay honor called Abney during the “bud cutting” days. The and respect to our chiefs and our leaders for their Brighton community used the bud cutting season as strength, courage, wisdom, and benevolence. So it is an opportunity to supplement what little income they that we recognize these same qualities in the great had back then. leaders of other people, and Abney would ship more than 600,000 palm WHEREAS, the laws of the United States pre- sprays each year from January to April. His relation- vents us from taking in to the membership of our Tribe ship and visits with the Seminoles grew more each such distinguished leaders as B. Parker Abney year and there was a mutual respect and admiration We can nevertheless honor him even though between the two. In fact, Abney was so well liked and he is not “of the blood of the Tribe.” respected that three Brighton residents were named NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: We, after the Abney family. the Seminole tribe of Florida, with the deepest respect Brighton Council Representative Andrew for those outstanding qualities of leadership and Bowers attended the presentation and remembered the benevolence, do hereby declare that B. Parker Abney first time he saw the “palm bud man” when he was shall henceforth be known to all Seminoles as CHIEF- around three years old playing in the back of the truck DAH)LAH_MOGLO_AUGEE (Cabbage Palm Spikes) while the others were loading up the buds. He spoke as a symbol of his position do hereby present with of the bond of friendship that the family created with these robes. the tribal citizens. Done this 20th day of December, 1969. Parker Abney was a friend and a native in Signed, Chief Betty Mae Jumper and spirit that valued the Seminoles in every respect. Secretary Fred Smith, and sealed with the official seal Representatives at the presentation from the of the SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA Tribal Seminole Tribe of Florida were: Jennie Snow, Shule Council. Jones, Mary Jo Micco, Lorene Gopher, Michele On Dec. 20, 1969, Parker Abney was Thomas, Andrew Bowers, Brighton Council represen- bestowed this honor of becoming an honorary chief tative and Moses Osceola, president of the Seminole from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He was chosen Tribe of Florida, Inc. for the many years he had spent doing business with The son of Parker Abney, John Abney, the Seminoles and because of the everlasting friend- thanked all for being in attendance to pay tribute to ships that had been formed. his father. This piece of history will forever be Back when most Tribal citizens still lived in remembered in the hearts and souls of the Seminole chickees and very few had means of transportation, a people that had the pleasure of knowing Abney and a man named Parker Abney would drive out to the display of the certificate along with pictures and other Brighton reservation to pick up palm buds that had artifacts can be seen at the Okeechobee Historical been cut by members of the Brighton community. The Society, located at 1850 North Highway 98. The Seminole Tribune 5 September 21, 2006

Lila Osceola Kiana Bell, 8, asks Pat Gopher for help with her beaded bracelet. Lila Osceola Lila Osceola Reina Micco explains sewing techniques to Salina Dorgan. Hands of Juanita “Jo Jo” Osceola, sewing like a professional.

you are never too old to learn something new, Culture especially when it involves culture. Everything came to a pause when it Continued from page 1 came time to eat Tate Osceola’s delicious ribs, work is much appreciated by everyone. while Chairman Mitchell Cypress had a chance to It’s good to see the younger kids; now address the dedicated culture buffs, his message older, getting more involved in culture. For was short and to the point. instance, the boys are taking interest in sewing, “I’m so proud of you,” Cypress said. and girls are showing their skills off by carving “There needs to be more of these.” knives, tools, etc. Everyone in some way got Betty Osceola prayed over the food and involved and the excitement showed through the then commenced with the festivities. elders by teaching and showing the young ones With Indian Day right around the corner, the tricks of the trade. it is something special to be Indian. But for the Even three, four, and five-year-olds were Florida Seminoles it is extra special to be able to making beaded necklaces on looms and drawing share your culture by doing and making things patchwork, and to think a year ago they were run- with your own two hands; what an accomplish- Lila Osceola ning around looking for things to get into. ment! Wilson Bowers takes pride in his sewing. Attention spans still played a very important part in their lives, but they had the freedom to move onto something else whenever they chose to. The men were mostly in the wood and soap carving area, with their warrior like intensi- ty no one was talking… just working! Proud to be Seminoles they worked hard on their knives, hatchets, and even spoons. Soap carving was also a big hit, as Jimmy Hank Osceola demonstrated, Lila Osceola how to make a turtle out of a bar of soap. Grant Osceola, 5 is proud of his This event brought out some new faces beaded necklace. out for the first time. With a mind set, I guess

Lila Osceola Lila Osceola Mabel Doctor shows off her four-foot doll. Keith Condon and Joey Micco proudly show off their tools.

Lila Osceola Lila Osceola Lila Osceola Jesselyn Osceola, 4, watches closely while Jimmy Hank Osceola demonstrates Jackie Osceola concentrates on her Valerie Frank sews a dress for her daughter, soap carving. sketch. Jewel Alice Frank. Lila Osceola Adrianne Bell, 5, works hard putting eyes on her doll.

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hours of motivating classroom sessions Amy Waldron, of the taking place in the afternoon. Each Treasurer’s Office, drove twice from Kulaqua morning began with early call alongside Hollywood to High Springs during the Continued from page 1 Neil Prager of the Fitness department, week to teach the youth the fine art of for morning stretch and one mile walk. finance and money management. Stan Youth were engrossed in fun- Jeanette Cypress of Ahfachkee School Frischman, Big Cypress Recreation filled, athletic, and energetic activities delighted the students with her engross- department, and his “Camp Canteen” from dawn until dusk, with several ing culture and language sessions. was a big hit. He had kids balancing their camp checkbooks and counting their camp dollars to make sure they could still afford to buy the much sought after canteen items each night and at the end of the trip. The trip would not have been possible without the help from Fire Rescue and Seminole Police Department. Brian Brown brought in personnel from both Big Cypress and Brighton to fill the obligations of keep- ing both youth and staff safe during the rigorous and physically demanding camp activities. The spark of the camp itself came from the bonds formed between the counselors and the kids. The counselors and chaper- ones, often leaving their own families behind, were the true Camp Kulaqua champions in the eyes of the campers. Only as good as their leader, Helene brought out the best in everyone and insured that each child had good sum- mer camp memories to bring back home to Big Cypress and Immokalee. The Seminole Tribune 7 September 21, 2006

Big Cypress/Immokalee 2006 Youth Conference Agenda Monday Aug. 7 3:30–4:00 p.m. Opening & Welcome – King Chapel 4:30–5:30 p.m. Swimming @ Hornsby Springs 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:15–8:00 p.m. Money Management Orientation 8:00–8:45 p.m. Canteen Tuesday Aug. 8 7:00 a.m. Morning Walk 7:30 a.m. Breakfast/Get Ready For the Day 8:30–9:45 a.m. Low Element Ropes Course 10:00–12 p.m. 7-11 year olds: Canoeing 12-17 year olds: Horseback Riding 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00–1:45 p.m. 7-11 year olds: Money Management 12-17 year olds:DM & Nutrition 2:45 p.m. Snacks @ River Ranch Water & Wave Park 3:00–5:00 p.m. River Ranch Water & Wave Park 5:45–6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30–7:45 p.m. Poster Contest @ Spring Chapel 8:00–9:00 p.m. Canteen Wednesday Aug. 9 7:00 a.m. Morning Walk 7:30 a.m. Breakfast/Get Ready For the Day 9:00–11:45 a.m. 7-11 year olds: Horseback Riding 12-17 year olds: Canoeing 1 2:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00–1:45 p.m. 7-11 year olds: Hygiene 12-17 year olds: Culture 2:00–2:45 p.m. 7-11 year olds: Culture 12-17 year olds: Sex Education 2:45 p.m. Snacks 3:00–5:00 p.m. Make Soapbox Derby Car 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30–8:30 p.m. Soapbox Derby Car Race 8:00–9:00 p.m. Canteen Thursday Aug. 10 7:00 a.m. Morning Walk 7:30 a.m. Breakfast/Get Ready For the Day 9:00–1:30 p.m. Off-Site Tubing & Lunch at Ichetucknee Springs 2:00–3:45 p.m. 7-11 year olds: Process Money Management 12-17 year olds: Dancing for Youth 3:00–3:45 p.m. 7-11 year olds: Dancing for Youth 12-17 year olds: Process Money Management 3:45 p.m. Snacks 4:00–5:00 p.m. Go-Karts 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dinner by Rodeo Arena 6:30–8:00 p.m. Junior Rodeo 8:00–9:00 p.m. Gym 9:00–9:30 Canteen Friday Aug. 11 7:00 a.m. Morning walk 7:30 a.m. Breakfast/Clean Up Cabin 9:00–11:00 a.m. Closing 11:00–12:00 p.m. Clean Up/Pack Up 12:00 p.m. Lunch/Store 1:00 p.m. Depart for Home/Stop and eat on the way The Seminole Tribune 8 September 21, 2006 The Seminole Tribune 9 September 21, 2006 Museum Presents ‘Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey through Native America’ By Ben and Linda Marra CLEWISTON, FL — In commemoration of the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is hon- ored to present “Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey through Native America,” by Ben and Linda Marra, on view Tribune Archive Photo Oct. 1 through This sign welcomes all visitors to Billie Swamp Safari. Dec. 31. In 1988, Seattle photographer, Eco-Adventure on Billie Swamp Safari Ben Marra and his wife and By Ramona Kiyoshk stormed the wagon like groupies at a Green Day con- business part- [Editor’s Note: Ramona Kiyoshk is a free- cert. Soon a litter of wild pigs and a couple of their ner, Linda, set lance writer living in Jupiter, Florida. She is a mem- grown relatives crowded in for a share of the hand- Ben Marra out to document ber of the Ojibway First Nation of Walpole Island, outs. The descendants of the pigs, we learned, were A photo from the exhibit. powwows and Ontario. The opinions she expresses are her own. She transported to the New World by the Spaniards who the shared cul- can be reached at [email protected]] brought them for food. tural qualities BIG CYPRESS — When I first arrived in We also spotted native deer, bear, raccoons, that bind Jupiter, Fla., I knew very little about Florida’s history. bison and countless seabirds. There were exotic together the many nations of Native America. I assumed the state had been created with beachfront imports of water buffalo and those ostriches. The pan- Powwows are an integral part of that culture, offering condos, stucco shopping malls, plastic theme parks, thers and other indigenous birds and animals that used Native Americans the opportunity to gather and cele- fast food diners, and sunburned tourists. Discovering to thrive here are still sighted occasionally, but have brate their spiritual connections to their ancestors, the the real Florida became an exciting adventure. learned to hide from hunters and tourists. Soft-shelled earth, community and traditions through drum, song Billie Swamp Safari, an eco-tour of the and dance. Everglades on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, The exhibit focuses on many of the Native was a must on my list. This outdoor adventure is a American cultures that Lewis and Clark encountered Ben Marra glimpse of the vanishing Florida wilderness and an during their 1803–1806 expedition, including Sioux, Marra took photos from all across Indian Country. example of how the enterprising Seminole nation Lemhi Shoshone and Nez Perce. A photograph of turned swampland into an unforgettable tourist experi- Sacajawea’s great-great-great niece, Rose Ann ence. Abrahamson, is included in the exhibit. What: Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey The day I went it was sunny and hot, and my The 37 large color print portraits are accom- through Native America guide on the swamp buggy tour was a local girl named panied by personal narratives written by the subjects Who: Seattle Documentary Photographers Ben and Carrie Jo. Carrie Jo was professional looking in a describing the tribal significance of their regalia and Linda Marra beige park ranger uniform with shorts and black safari dance. The striking images and text vividly detail the Where: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum boots. magic of the powwow, while also allowing the viewer When: Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2006 The swamp buggy, a flatbed wagon, that we the opportunity to see the juxtaposition of ancient tra- Museum Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call for holi- would be traveling in stood five feet above the ground dition and modern culture. day hours on monster tractor tires. The two rows of seats, school-bus style, filled quickly. A sturdy canopy offered shelter from the sun and frequent summer squalls as well as any falling wildlife or bugs. Tribune Archive Photo The first thing Carrie Jo told us as she expert- Native The airboat makes its way through the swamp. ly maneuvered the huge contraption was: “This thing Continued from page 1 has no brakes.” She added that there were no seatbelts either. The dozen or so tourists turned ashen. I imme- Carol Cypress came out diately identified with our driver’s sense of humor turtles, frogs and alligators abound in the swamps and to view the exhibit. She praised During the bone-jarring ride over boulders, wetlands; however my gator encounter would not hap- the photos and called the exhibit across a river, into hammocks of hardwood jungle pen until I took the airboat ride. “good” overall. Artist and painter slapping your face, and through sawgrass and mud, At this point, I was scratching mosquito bites Guy LaBree also showed up to Carrie Jo was serene, spinning a colorful script on the behind my ears and trying to wipe a squished arachnid view the photo exhibit and local flora, fauna and anecdotes of history. from my polo shirt. I was sure a bird of some kind had seemed impressed with some of She pointed out plants, bushes, vines and nested in my hair. In the distance, across the river, the the magnificent works on dis- roots that were used by the original inhabitants to treat home base welcomed. play. common ailments such as headaches, bruises, PMS, This romp in the swamp is a recommended According to Zepeda, and stomach disorders. Others were used for insect outing, but not if you are pregnant or tend to get car- the show runs for at least the repellant and sunburn. The Melaleuca or tea trees were sick. Visiting one of the world’s vanishing wilderness next three months at the Ah-Tah- brought from Australia to help drain the swamps since areas is both an honor and a sorry reminder of how we Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee they suck water out of the Earth. They have since have disregarded our responsibilities as stewards of Village. turned into an ecological nightmare. the garden. For more information Southern Florida was once almost Felix DoBosz contact the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki (L-R) Brian Zepeda, Guy LaBree, Oliver Wareham and Pat LaBree. 100 percent swamp, and now less than a Museum at (954) 797-5570. quarter of this unique ecosystem exits due to development and every native bug and beast has been on the endangered list at one time or other. When you disembark from the safari buggy, the nature walk is strongly recommended. Mangrove and cypress trees grow out of the still swamp waters. It is eerily quiet except for the splash of a turtle or frog, the cries of birds and the occasion- al shout from the parking lot. Although the day was hot, it was cool on the boardwalk. When you are feeling ready for a snack, you can head for the Swamp Water Cafe, a full-service restaurant that features Indian fry bread, gator nuggets, frog legs Oliver Wareham Tribune Archive Photo and other local dishes. I chose a cold soda Orchid photo by Oliver Wareham. The Swamp Buggy meanders its way through beautiful BC. and French fries. A person can handle only so much adventure in one day. We passed a reconstructed Seminole camp, Billie Swamp Safari also offers storytelling looking as it might have when the Indians hunted in by Seminoles, wildlife and reptile shows, arts and the Cypress swamps. Carrie Jo explained that the crafts demonstrations, exciting airboat rides with alli- thatched roofs and hardwood supports of the chickees gator encounters, and a theme-related gift shop. You or shelters were made from local trees. can book the overnight package that includes accom- She told us about some of the signals used by modation and campfire storytelling. The truly adven- Seminoles families to warn each other when U.S. sol- turous souls may choose to sleep in a Seminole diers were nearby. Runaway slaves, renegade Creek thatched shelter called a chickee. I hear the night sky Indians and desperadoes melded in with Seminoles to out there is spectacular. fight the longest and most costly guerrilla war with the If you want to experience this unique eco- U.S. government before Vietnam. The conflict consist- adventure, and learn about other Seminole tourist ed of three brutal campaigns over a forty-year period, attractions, visit their web site at http://www.semino- from 1817 to 1858. In the end, the Seminoles were letribe.com/enterprises/bigcypress/index.shtml for Oliver Wareham Brian Zepeda allowed to live free in their everglade territories. details. Pedro Zepeda photographed by Oliver Wareham. “Lovers Key Bee” by Brian Zepeda. We stopped to feed a trio of ostriches who The Seminole Tribune 10 September 21, 2006 Do You Have an Exit Plan For Your House?

Submitted by Lt. David Logan, Lead Fire hold knows how to unlock doors and windows Inspector quickly. If you have security bars on your win- More people die in home fires than any- dows they should be the quick release type. where else. Most fires start in the kitchen. You Test doors before opening them with the can survive even a major fire if they are alerted back of your hand. If you feel any warmth, use quickly and get out quickly. another escape route. How To Survive Leave all your possessions and leave Install Smoke Alarms quickly and go to the meeting place. Call the Fire Make an escape route and practice it. Department from outside your house or your Plan Your Escape neighbor’s house. Once a fire has started there is no time to If the house or area is filled with smoke, plan an escape route. Sit down today and make a stay low. The cleaner air is near the floor. Once step by step plan for escaping your house. One you are out the house, stay out. way of doing this is to draw a floor plan of your Do not go back for any reason. house, marking two ways out of each room. Play It Safe After this is done, discuss this with your More than half of fatal home fires occur family and practice it at least twice a year. at night. With smoke detectors your chance of Agree on a meeting place, where every survival increases by 50 percent. member of the family will gather. This allows for Install smoke detectors outside each a head count and assuring that everyone is out of sleeping area and on every level of your home. the house Replace the batteries every six months or when Be Prepared you hear a chirping noise. Make sure that everyone in your house- The Seminole Tribune 11 September 21, 2006

Students Accept the Reading Challenge By Judy Weeks placed on the wall for recognition. IMMOKALEE — The Awards were issued as fol- Immokalee Education and Library staff lows: 1. Alexis Aguilar, 6th Grade, offered a summer reading challenge pro- “Girl with the Silver Eyes,” 2. Jade gram to encourage reading among the Tapia, 3rd Grade, “Dogzilla,” 3. youth during the months when school is Damion Escobar, 2nd Grade, not in session. In order to participate the “Snakes,” 4. Larissa Delarosa, 4th children selected a book from the Seminole Grade, “Summer of the Sea Serpent,” library staff approved it’s content. A report 5. Destinee Jimmie, 1st Grade, “Pacer form was issued to be prepared upon com- the Pony.” K-4 through first grade pletion of the book. winner: Jack Aguilar, “Amazing Kindergarten 4 (K-4) through first Dinosaurs.” grade had to draw a picture showing what Each of the students read the book was about and discussed the their book and found that it wasn’t material with the library staff. Second nearly as hard as writing the essay. through 12th grade prepared a written book However, once they got underway, it report with a drawing depicting the book’s wasn’t nearly as difficult as they imag- content. ined. Reading their reports, you imme- The staff at the Diane Pequeno diately recognized that they had Memorial Library carefully examined and enjoyed the books and derived insight graded each submission before determining into the subject matter. Cynthia Kasee the winners. The selected essays were Smiling, Damion Escobar Samantha Osceola Hisler smiles as a young lady dons a child’s cape. given colorful, attractive frames by Rose said, “I loved ‘Snakes’ because I love Torres and Alicia McIntyre before being snakes. I pick them up, but first I look to see if they are bad. I read my book lots of times.” Judy Weeks Jack Damion Escobar and Jack Aguilar stand Aguilar stretched proudly beside their winning essays. his arms way out and indicated a big creature as he made an ugly face. “Dinosaurs are monsters,” he said. “Their feet are bigger than me. I wish I could see one, really. I mean really!” Five year old James Mora ran to get “Dinosaurs” and told Judy Weeks Jack, “Show Me. I James Mora and Damion Escobar tell wanna see!” Alicia McIntyre about the books. This kind of enthusiasm seems to have spread throughout Cynthia Kasee the library and children Wilson Bowers shows the students stickball racquets. were busy at each of the tables looking at books, coloring and talking about what they had seen and asking ques- Seminole Citizens Attend tions. The library staff was busy helping with International Fair homework and circulat- ing the room supervis- By Cynthia Kasee enthusiastic about the audience partici- ing the activities. The ORLANDO, FL — Nap Ford pation elements of the program. There Judy Weeks library has become a Judy Weeks Community School, an urban charter were try-ons of Seminole clothing and Five-year-old James Mora is deeply engrossed in his book. focal point for Alicia McIntyre and Rose Torres con- school in Orlando, hosted Tribal color sheets were handed out, showing Immokalee’s youth. gratulate Damion Escobar. Members and employees of the Ah-Tah- the symbols of all eight clans, stickball Thi-Ki Museum on Aug. 10 for their being played and the location of all the International Fair. The theme for the Florida reservations. Each group select- Pine Crest Honors Educators at Awards Ceremony school this year is “The Places We’ll ed one of their teachers to don a tradi- Go,” after the Dr. Seuss’s book of the tional dress and have their photos taken. Hollywood Council Rep Max Osceola Attends same name. At the opening assembly, With a focus on North and Wilson Bowers thanked teacher Alicia Submitted by Stu Opperman, Ambit South America to kick off the school Blackwood for inviting the contingent Public Relations year, the faculty and administration from the museum. He went on to thank BOCA RATON, FL — More invited representatives of the Seminole Rebekka McCloud, director/principal than 250 faculty members, administrators Tribe of Florida to participate. The fair and Jeniffer Porter-Smith, executive and trustees from Pine Crest School’s Boca was held in an Orlando Recreation and director, also. Raton and Fort Lauderdale campuses came Parks facility, which is used as a practice He told the “Creation Story” together recently to celebrate 34 teachers court by the Orlando Magic. The team’s and explained briefly about the clan sys- who have taught at the school for 20 or arena sits right next door. tem. He ended by telling students to ask more years. This list of teachers includes Tribal citizens Samantha their teachers to take them on an educa- seven educators who have more than 30 Osceola Hisler, Panther clan/Hollywood tional journey that includes places of years of service. resident and Wilson Bowers, Bird clan/ importance to the Seminoles and Creeks, The event, held in the Parents’ Big Cypress resident, participated. The both in Florida and throughout the Association Performing Arts Center on the two provided an educational program for Southeastern U.S. Boca Raton campus, ushered in the 2006- the students, including storytelling, a McCloud later related to Ah- 2007 academic year, dubbed the “Year of children’s dance, a presentation on art Tah-Thi-Ki Education Coordinator the Teacher” by Pine Crest’s Board of and craftwork highlighting patchwork Cynthia Kasee that the school is hoping Trustees. and a question and answer session. to reward high achieving fourth-graders “This day begins our year-long Students from pre-kindergarten with a visit to the Big Cypress Facility celebration of all the teachers we have at through fifth grade attended and were in Spring 2007. our school,” said Board of Trustees Chair Dennis Smith, who presided over the ‘Year of the Teacher’ kickoff ceremony and was joined by the members of the Board. “The Stu Opperman student council will be coordinating a (L-R) Aaron Bass, Max B. Osceola and Jennie and Geoff Falbey. number of events, annual giving has been organized around this theme, PCTV will be broadcasting features throughout the year at Pine Crest School. Pine Crest is an all-faith, college that spotlight the faculty, and there will be Fifth grade teacher Carole Rausch preparatory school that serves students on articles in Pine Crest publications and on eloquently expressed her reaction to having campuses in Fort Lauderdale–pre- the website that feature many of our teach- been honored by the Board. Kindergarten through grade 12–and Boca ers.” “Pine Crest is so much more than Raton–pre-Kindergarten through grade 8. In addition to receiving an just a school and work place to me,” she For more than 70 years, the school has engraved personalized plaque, each hon- said. “It is a second home and family, a developed an outstanding academic cur- oree will have their name placed on a per- community in which I am profoundly riculum and graduated students who manent plaque that will adorn the halls of proud to be included. I am dedicated to become professional and community lead- each campus’s entrance. Faculty members continue my service to Pine Crest with the ers. will be recognized each year as they reach same energy and enthusiasm as I have for To learn more, please call (954) the significant plateaus of tenured service the past 20 years.” 492-4105 or visit www.pinecrest.edu.

Cynthia Kasee A Nap Ford Community School teacher gets a makeover in a women’s tradition- al outfit.

Cynthia Kasee These two young schoolmates will never forget their special day learning about Seminole culture. White baby bird v fooshechale hotke The Seminole Tribune 12 September 21, 2006 The Seminole Tribune 14 September 21, 2006

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Submitted by Shelia McCann, Women In Park. For additional information about these and Distress other events, please go to the Women In Distress It is an opportunity for everyone in website, www.womenindistress.org. Broward County to commit to making dating and If you see or hear an abusive situation, call domestic abuse unacceptable by anyone, anywhere, 911 immediately. The 24-Hour Crisis Line number at any time, in any way. The Silent Witness project for Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is By Fred Cicetti will probably be acknowledges women, children and men who have (954) 761-1133 or the Florida Coalition Against [Editor’s Note: Fred Cietti is a syndicated columnist who taken. This history lost their lives during the past year because of dat- Domestic Violence at (800) 500-1119. If you are in writes about issues concerning senior citizens’ health. The includes information about ing or domestic violence. danger or know of someone who is in danger, please opinions he expressed are his own. If you would like to ask a use of medicines, diet and past medical Domestic violence happens every day in call or provide the person with either of these num- question, please write [email protected]. All Rights conditions. Blood and urine tests may be done. There are also Broward County. It makes the headlines of our bers. Reserved © 2006 by Fred Cicetti.] mental tests of memory, problem-solving and language. A media when someone dies. Children go to school brain CT scan could be ordered. keeping family secrets and are not safe in their Q. I’ve been forgetting names of people lately If you’re having some memory lapses, go to the homes. It costs businesses millions of dollars in and I have this dread that this is an early symptom of doctor with a positive attitude. The fact is that many different lower productivity, higher medical expenses Alzheimer’s. How can I tell? medical conditions may cause Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. leading to increases in premiums, and endan- A: I don’t know a senior who hasn’t asked this Some of these medical conditions may be treatable. You could gers the safety of co-workers. Dating and question. Once you hit 60, you begin to wonder if your lost be suffering from the effects of a high fever, dehydration, poor domestic violence hurts everyone. keys have greater significance than they did when you were nutrition, reactions to medicines, thyroid problems or a minor This past year in Broward County, younger. head injury. law enforcement officers responded to The scary truth is that Alzheimer’s begins with dif- And then there are those pesky emotions. Feeling over 15,000 calls for help as a result of ficulty remembering the familiar–people, things, events. Or, sad, lonely, worried, or bored can affect people facing retire- domestic abuse. Women In Distress you start having trouble doing simple arithmetic in your head. ment or coping with the death of a loved one. Adapting to provided over 21,000 days of emer- These annoyances are common to seniors with healthy brains, change can make you forgetful. gency shelter to women and chil- so most of us don’t get too worked up over them. There are benefits to an early diagnosis of dren in fear for their lives or seri- But, as Alzheimer’s progresses, it can make people Alzheimer’s. Knowing early helps patients and their families ous physical harm. forget how to brush their teeth or change channels on a TV. plan for the future. It gives them time to discuss care while the Ending dating and domes- And it gets worse until patients require complete care. patient can still participate in decisions. Early diagnosis also tic violence is the responsibility of So, when should you go to your doctor to discuss offers the best chance to treat the symptoms of the disease. each of us. Women In Distress of your memory lapses? That’s a personal judgment call. I’ve Today, some people in the early and middle stages Broward County, Inc., the Broward found that I can’t remember the names of movie stars and of Alzheimer’s disease are given the drugs tacrine (Cognex), County Domestic Violence Council, ballplayers the way I used to. I attribute this to what I call the donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine the Broward County Victim Rights “overloaded filing cabinet.” As we get older, we accumulate so (Reminyl) to delay the development of some of the disease’s Coalition, KOLOT, Soul Sanctuary, many memories that it’s impossible to find the one we want. symptoms. 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Ask The Counselor The calendar of events includes the Silent Witness exhibit that acknowl- Dear Counselor, that self-love is to self esteem, what reading is to the edges those who have lost their lives as a I am a 27-year-old Seminole young lady. I mind and what exercise is to the body. result of dating or domestic violence, have a problem with my self-image. I feel insecure Your boyfriend is telling you that the moun- October 1 – 31 and the Silent Witness about my height, my weight and my looks. In my tains and hills may crumble, but his love for you will Memorial on October 26 at the Main mind feel I should be perfect. I have spent thousand of never end. There is no way you can return the love Public Library in Fort Lauderdale. dollars on my physical features, yet when I look in the your boyfriend have for you, if you do not have love Women In Distress hosts the Safe mirror I’m still not satisfied. for yourself. Walk – Run, 5k on Oct. 7 at Markham My boyfriend is very The media creates supportive, he is kind and lov- models that they portray as per- ing. My boyfriend told me it’s fect; but it is a lie. Media com- all in my head. He said he loves mercials create wants not needs. me because of my heart. He said There are designer clothes, looks change, but the heart designer drugs, but the most remains the same. He makes me important design is to design a feel good for a while, yet I still healthy relationship with your- have a problem with my self- self. Tommy Hilfiger won’t image. make you bigger, Fubu will fool When I was a child my you and Ralph Lauren still parents were very critical about leaves stains. everything. They were perfec- Insecure, you have to tionist to the point of being believe in yourself. There are obsessive. many women who are plagued Counselor, please help by the gnawing sense of insecu- me. rity and feelings of incompe- Signed, tence. What causes this? It’s Insecure because they are still listening to old tapes from their past and Dear Insecure, acting on statements made years A true friend is some- ago that weren’t true. one who reaches for your hand Insecure, I encourage and touches your heart. you to call the Family Services Insecure, your boyfriend is a department and speak to a true friend. Your boyfriend’s counselor, with new information support is important for comes new behavior. I encour- embracing yourself and the key for your self-accept- age you to start affirming the truth about yourself. ance and self-love. The truth is God has created you with talent, ability, Walt Disney World has fun houses with dis- personality and a Seminole. torted mirrors that can make us appear taller, fatter, Insecure, it’s your choice. You can believe or shorter than we really are. But this doesn’t bother what others say about you, or you can believe in us because we know we’re getting an inaccurate pic- yourself as does your boyfriend who believes in you. ture of ourselves it’s just a bit of harmless fun. Always remember, healing begins in a relationship of What’s not fun is the fact that many of us look at love, pay attention you are lovable, valuable, capable, ourselves through a different kind of distorted mir- wonderful and adorable. ror. Your boyfriend is a great teacher so listen to We let other people in our lives, from par- what he is saying; you don’t have to be perfect to be ents to friends, to lovers and coworkers, to create a priceless. reflection of who we are, but it’s rarely accurate. Signed, Insecure, to truly love yourself, you need to know Counselor

From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine under the Endangered Species Act. Quite simply, the fish just cannot swim past the dams. Q. What would removing dams in the The idea of removing dams to restore Pacific Northwest allow the wild salmon that salmon runs is not new. Environmentalists rejoiced used to thrive there return to their former abun- in 1999 when Maine removed the 162-year-old dance?? Edwards Dam on the Kennebec River to allow pas- Jake Garmey sage for decimated stocks of Atlantic salmon. That Boston, MA dam was an obvious choice for removal, as it pro- A: Before white settlement in the Pacific vided only one-tenth of one percent of Maine’s Northwest, circa pre-1850, each year some power needs, yet strained and drained 20 10 million Pacific salmon–a so-called percent of the state’s watershed lands. “silver tide”–swam up the In all, more than 145 dams have Columbia and Snake Rivers to been removed across the U.S. spawn at the streams and tribu- since the Edwards Dam came taries of their births. Native down in 1999. Americans feasted and Environmentalists derived much of their cul- and biologists alike are call- tural awareness from the ing for the removal of dams presence and cycles of along the Columbia and these fish. Today as few as Snake Rivers, but doubt 10,000 salmon return that the National Oceanic home to the Snake River and Atmospheric each season. Administration (NOAA), Over fishing and the agency responsible for pollution, as well as the developing a salmon plan, crossbreeding of native fish will actively promote the idea. with weaker hatchery-born fish, Dams in the Pacific Northwest have since taken their toll on wild produce nearly seven percent of salmon populations. However, most the nation’s electricity without gen- analysts point to the construction of erating greenhouse gases, and the Bush eight large hydropower dams throughout the administration is eager to promote hydropow- Columbia/Snake system during the middle of the er as one way to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. 20th Century as the key factor. Meanwhile, the federal government is According to noted Pacific Northwest nat- working to complete removal of the Elwha Dam on uralist and writer William Dietrich, 106 salmon Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula by 2008. stocks have gone extinct from Northern California Built a century ago to generate power, the Elwha to the Canadian border since the dams were built. Dam shut off 70 miles of habitat for the more than According to Save Our Wild Salmon, a 500,000 fish that had spawned there each year. coalition of environmental groups and commercial Today, just 5,000 wild Pacific salmon and sport fishing associations, dams alone are swim up the Elwha River and school at the base of responsible for the loss of 92 percent of salmon the dam each year, looking for a way upstream that headed out to sea and of up to 25 percent on their no longer exists. The success or failure of the Elwha way back upstream. Dam removal will certainly impact the debate about “Fish are gone entirely from almost 40 per- the prospects for removing other hydropower dams cent of their historic rivers,” says Dietrich. in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. Dietrich adds that most of the remaining fish are at risk, too, qualifying for full protection The Seminole Tribune 15 September 21, 2006

Weight Loss Leads To Healthy Lifestyle Pine Tree Bark Reduces Diabetic Leg Ulcers By Judy Weeks overwhelming. Sylvia joined the Lifestyle Balance IMMOKALEE — Nutritionist Charlotte group and changed her daily habits one day at a time. Study reveals 74 percent decrease in ulcer size Porcaro proudly announced the winners of the most Sylvia said she has studied proper nutrition recent weight loss contest in Immokalee. These con- and food portions with Charlotte Porcaro. Learning to Submitted by Kate Newberg, MWW Group 2 participants received oral treatment Pycnogenol tests originally implemented by Chairman Mitchell substitute proper eating habits for the old vices, she HOBOKEN, NJ — Untreated diabetic leg with 150 mg; Group 3 received 100 mg of local Cypress, were started in September of 2005 and have has developed the will power to fight off cravings and ulcers may result in amputations. According to the treatment and Group 4 received no medical care, been running on 12 to 16 week schedules. to occasionally splurge in moderation. The results Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics other then the same ulcer care as the other subjects. Following the speak for themselves. will require an amputation below the knee during Ulcers were washed and medicated every initial weigh-in, contest- Sylvia laughingly their lifetime. day for six weeks. The area of the ulceration was ants have the opportunity says, “I was a junk food A study published in the July journal of copied on a transparent plastic sheet and the relative to discuss a healthy junkie. Everything looked Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Homeostasis integral was recorded in a computerized system. A lifestyle with Porcaro. She good and tasted even bet- shows that Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract microcirculatory evaluation was performed at inclu- will assist in establishing a ter. Since learning to eat from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, sion of the study and repeated after six weeks. diet suitable to the needs reduced portions and heals leg ulcers in patients who suffer from diabetic Direct questioning was used to evaluate of each individual and put snack on fruits and veg- leg ulcerations. The most significant findings were tolerability and compliance, particularly gastroin- them on the track to set- etables the results have patients treated with oral and local Pycnogenol testinal problems, systematic and local skin alter- ting up an exercise pro- been remarkable. And not resulting in a 74.4 percent decrease in ulcer size ations, signs of allergic reaction and any other man- gram. just for me. My whole within six weeks. ifestation. No side effects were reported. Community family has begrudgingly According to Dr. Gianni Belcaro, a lead More than 35 years of research on Health Representative had to make adjustments. researcher of the study, the majority of diabetic leg Pycnogenol demonstrate the antioxidant’s ability to Anna Puente is also avail- My daughter, Jade, has amputations common to the lower leg and feet, improve blood flow, encouraging improved circula- able to help monitor blood been following in my begin with the formation of skin ulcers. Impaired tion. sugar and blood pressure. footsteps and I am now blood circulation in diabetics may cause tissue “The Pycnogenol-treated groups all Monetary Judy Weeks beginning to become a necrotization and discoloration which leads to showed a significantly increased oxygen presence in rewards are just a small Contest winners: (L-R) Jarixa Yslas, Mary Lou role model for her on what development of ulcers. The open ulcer is prone to the skin and a significantly lowered carbon dioxide part of joining these Alvarado, Sylvia Marrero and John Hill. she can do if she really infection and difficult to heal. level. These findings suggest that Pycnogenol helps weight loss contests. By tries.” The study sampled thirty diabetic patients to resolve the underlying micro-angiopathy with an making it a group effort, Pointing to her at the Chieti-Pescara University in Italy, who suffer improved blood micro-circulation carrying more the contestants reinforce each others attempts and the knees, she said, “My eating habits have changed and from severe microangiopathy causing leg ulcera- oxygen to the feet,” said Dr. Belcaro. “Better circu- encouragement makes it easier to stick to the program the next step is an exercise schedule. This has had to tions. Patients were randomly assigned to four lation decreases the chance of developing ulcers.” and achieve the desired be gradual because of my groups. Treatment was provided daily for six weeks. Previous research shows Pycnogenol may results. Everyone that loses knees; however, it is not After six weeks of treatment results be helpful in controlling an array of problems pre- weight is a winner. Just ask impossible. I used to drive showed the most significant ulcer healing for vailing in diabetics. Clinical studies which sampled Michelle Ford, who said she from my office at patients who supplemented with combined oral and more than 1,200 patients, demonstrated Pycnogenol has finally achieved her ideal Broadcasting to the new local treatment. treatment to be highly effective for prevention of weight. Ford is no longer in Administration Building. Group 1 patients supplemented with oral diabetic retinopathy—bleeding capillaries in the eye the contests, but said she Now, I not only walk, but go and local Pycnogenol experienced a 74.4 percent that causes irreversible vision loss. enjoys a brand new healthy up the steep incline to the decrease in leg ulcer size; group 2 patients supple- Other studies show Pycnogenol to be effec- lifestyle. parking lot. When the eleva- mented with local Pycnogenol experienced a 41.3 tive in lowering glucose levels and increasing the Tribal citizens con- tor was broke, I climbed the percent decrease in leg ulcer size; group 3 patients health of blood vessels in patients with type II dia- tinued to make great strides three flights of stairs. This is supplemented with oral Pycnogenol experienced a betes, after supplementation of 50–200 mg during this recent competi- something I would never 33 percent decrease in leg ulcer size; Group 4, the Pycnogenol. tion. Sylvia Marrero lost 15.8 have attempted before. I control group, experienced a 22 percent decrease, “If left untreated, damage to blood vessels pounds putting her in the have acquired a three wheel from disinfecting the ulcers on a daily basis. from diabetes then manifests in typical circulatory first place position one more bicycle and plan to start Eighty-nine percent of the patients treated problems such as hypertension, from which 50 per- with oral and local Pycnogenol were completely cent of type II diabetics suffer. Solid evidence time. Judy Weeks making the rounds on a regu- Mary Lou lar basis.” healed. shows that Pycnogenol effectively reduces high Alvarado’s 8.4 pound loss Bertha Tapia took fourth place in the Tribal Continuing Sylvia Group 1 participants received 150 mg blood pressure, platelet aggregation, LDL choles- put her in the second slot employees category. said, “This past year has just Pycnogenol as oral treatment and 100 mg from cap- terol and enhances circulation,” said Belcaro. with Cecilia Pequeno just been a beginning and I plan sules as powder placed on the ulcerated area; Group two tenths of a point behind to make tomorrow even bet- for third. Susan Davis came in fourth and vows to go ter. I have always hated my yearly physical, but I am again and give everybody a run for their money. looking forward to it next month. For one thing, my Immokalee glucose levels have Tribal employees jumped improved resulting in a Oral Health and Diabetes on the bandwagon with reduction of medication an astounding 28.6 pound requirements. Breathing is Submitted by the Seminole Dental Program that bleed, bad breath, and teeth that feel loose or loss for John Cara in the so much easier and I look Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a appear to have moved. Experiencing any of these Utilities department. forward to activities that very common oral infection known to occur in dia- signs or symptoms should be a signal to schedule a There were no donuts for were out of the question betics. Periodontal disease causes the gums to dental examination as soon as possible. Seminole Police in the past. My new become swollen and bleed. It also causes the gums As with diabetes, periodontal disease can Department Officer John lifestyle has given me an to pull away from the teeth creating deep spaces only be managed and not cured. But due to current Hill as he shed 14 pounds opportunity to enjoy my that are called periodontal pockets. advancements in research we are learning more for second place. Bertha family and to participate Left untreated, periodontal disease can about periodontal disease and new treatments have Tapia and Jarixsa Yslas in mother/daughter expe- cause painful tooth infections known as abscesses been designed to assist patients in the management grabbed third and fourth riences that are rewarding and may eventually lead to the loss of the teeth. of the disease. place, respectively. for both of us.” In the beginning stages of periodontal dis- The Seminole Dental Program is dedicat- A rising star in Charlotte ease there may be only slight signs or symptoms ed to assisting diabetics in the management of peri- these contests has been Porcaro commented, “I that it is developing and in fact there may be no odontal disease and appointments are readily avail- Sylvia Marrero. She has Judy Weeks am very proud of Sylvia signs or symptoms at all. This is why it is very able. The Dental Program is also open to welcome suffered with serious and look forward to the important for individuals who are diagnosed with walk-in diabetic patients on diabetic day at each weight problems during Sylvia Marrero’s new lifestyle has given her an great example that I’m diabetes to have a yearly dental examination and x- Reservation Clinic. her entire life. With a opportunity to enjoy her family. She is seen here at sure she will be for the rays with the dentist and to have regular three- To schedule a diabetic dental examination, background of diabetes in the pool with her daughter. coming year. We are month visits with the dental hygienist. please call: Big Cypress: (863) 983-5151, her family she was the beginning another weight Some of the signs and symptoms of peri- Brighton: (863) 763-0271, Hollywood: (954) 964- perfect candidate for this loss program on odontal disease are gums that are sore, swollen, or 3411 and Immokalee: (239) 867-3410. affliction in her twenties and had to begin using September 18th and if experience teaches anything, I insulin. know she will be one of the first to weight in.” Like so many people, her weight problems “I am forming a class for Immokalee’s Youth directed her into a sedimentary lifestyle and physical in the Library’s after school program that will teach impairment as her internal organs and joints, particu- nutrition and achievement of healthy goals. Hopefully, larly her knees. Since joining the first Immokalee we will be able to interest some of these youngsters in weight loss contest just one year ago, she has lost 56.8 joining some group activities and a contest to promote pounds. It took a lot of willpower to get started and the lifestyle they deserve for a healthy tomorrow,” even more to continue, but the rewards have been concluded Porcaro. Giving the Gift of Life Submitted by Shelia Elliott juggling work schedules. HOLLYWOOD — On Aug. 25 the Human Community Blood Centers of South Florida Resources department joined forces with Community services more than 40 major hospitals from Palm Blood Centers of South Florida to host a blood drive Beach to Key West. Just one pint of blood can save at Hollywood Tribal Headquarters. The event was held several people’s lives, and the employees of the in tandem with the HR Employee Birthday Luncheon Seminole Tribe of Florida made a significant contribu- and was a tremendous success. tion to the cause. A record breaking 41 donors participated, The Human Resources department would like resulting in the need for two onsite blood mobiles, to thank both the employees and their supervisors for compared to just one at previous blood donations. The supporting the gift of life. HR plans to sponsor another IT department had the highest level of participation, blood drive to benefit South Florida communities in thanks to Office Manager Glenda Waser’s expertise in 2007. The Seminole Tribune 17 September 21, 2006

Brighton Labor Day Bowling Tournament Results

Regular 1. Leno Wilcox and Reina Micco, 385, 2. Kenny and Marilyn Doney, 379, 3. Emery Fish and Monica Johns, 375, 4. Elbert and Wendi Snow, 360, 5. Kassim Stockton and Tommi Billie, 356, 6. Merle and Betty Billie, 344, 7. Mike Micco and Crystal Smith, 334, 8. Amos Billie and Alfreda Muskitt, 330, 9. Dwayne Billie and Pamela Jumper, 328, 9. Leon Wilcox Jr. and Monica Cypress, 328, 11. John and Mahala Madrigal, 327, 11. Marlon Tommie and Rosetta Bowers, 327, 13. Pernell Bert and Diane Smith, 319.

3-6-9 1. Kenny Doney and Patty Entry, 441, 2. Elbert Snow and Jeanette Cypress, 437, 3. Emery Fish and Stacy Jones, 424, 4. Mike Micco and Dana Osceola, 412, 5. Leon Wilcox and Marilyn Doney, 411, 6. Delwin McCowan and Tommie Billie, 404, 7. Danny Jones and Crystal Smith, 396, 8. Amos Billie and Samantha Jimmie, 391, 9. Jack Smith Jr. and Joyce Piz, 10. Danny Tommie and Emma Urbina, 385, 11. Damon Wilcox and Diane Smith, 377, 12. Kevin Tommie and Betty Billie, 375, 13. Archie Johns and Stella Tommie, 373. Photo clipping courtesy of Max Osceola Front row: Dave Bowers, Rubin Billie, Max Osceola, Jackie Willie Back Row: Moses “Big Shot” Jumper, Mike Tiger, Moses Osceola and Joe Osceola. Seminole Alumni Attend McArthur Team Reunion By Chris Jenkins physical capabilities,” he said. HOLLYWOOD — It was a 30 year Other teammates who attended included: reunion at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Aug Moses “Bigg Shot” Jumper who played line- Scotch Doubles 25. On this day eight members of the McArthur backer, Joe Osceola, who played defensive end, high school football class of 1966-68 met to rem- Mike Tiger who was defensive captain and 1. Delwin McCowan and Sarah Sampson, 408, 2. Amos Billie and Trisha Osceola, 401, 3. Mike Micco inisce on their days of youth on the gridiron. played quarterback, defensive back, and punter, and Mary Wilcox, 398, 4. Kevin Tommie and Andrea Suarez, 391, 5. John Madrigal and Dana Osceola, 381, 6. Joined by the 1967 Broward county Floyd Harper who played offensive guard and Danny Tommie and Diane Smith, 346, 7. Kassim Stockton and Joyce Piz, 341, 8. Merle and Leslie Billie, 337, region 7AA Coach of the year Buddy John Sawyer at fullback. 9. Leroy Boyett and Mary Alice Huff, 328, 10. Leon Wilcox and Betty Billie, 11. Josh Sneed and Tommi Billie, Klimkiewicz, the group saw a perfect opportunity Shearouse who played offensive guard 320, 12. Philmon Bowers and Pamela Jumper, 320, 13. Elbert Snow and Stella Tommie, 318. to reunite, talk, and share memories according to says he is proud and reflective of the adult former player and class representative Ron accomplishments of the two tribal council lead- Shearouse and Hollywood representative Max ers. Osceola. Both Osceola and Shearouse planned “They grew up having nothing,” the gathering. Shearouse said. “I think their accomplishments The Hard Rock’s Blue Plate played host are wonderful, and I hope they get so much more lunch and a special gift bag was presented to the in the future.” coach. The group says they also learned a lot “We all grew up together, so we we’re from Coach Klimkiewicz. The 73-year-old retired related in a sense, we were friends and team- coach now lives with his son in Boca Raton. mates,” Osceola said. “We sweat together, won Tiger summed up the coach the same as he did in No Tap together, lost together.” a 1967 Miami Herald interview saying, “If you As one of the standouts at defensive end had it in you, Coach Klim brought it out of you.” 1. Rufus Tiger and Wendi Snow, 528, 2. Dwayne Billie and Joyce Piz, 436, 3. Delwin McCowan and for their 1967-68 Broward county conference As for what was learned during those Stacy Jones, 456, 4. Kenny Doney and Alfreda Muskitt, 443, 5. Damon Wilcox and Renee Tigertail, 442, 6. championship team, Osceola says it was one of carefree years, Representative Osceola says, “Our Elbert Snow and Mary Alice Huff, 426, 7. Matt Piz and Mahala Madrigal, 410, 8. Mike Micco and Trisha the best times of his life. lessons in life were helped by us being on that Osceola, 392, 9. Merle Billie and Reina Micco, 388, 10. Leon Wilcox and Agnes Bert, 377, 11. Kevin Tommie “It’s a bond that we were able to make field together.” and Beulah Gopher, 372, 12. Dean Stokes and Grace Koontz, 371, 13. Parker Jones and Laverne Thomas, 363. and maintain,” he said. The 1967 mustangs ended their season His high school years remain the major with a 7-3 record, the first winning season since highlight although his standout ability was 1964. enough for Osceola to play two years of college football for the University of Tampa Xtreme Bulls Tour at 118th and Northeastern Oklahoma. “We learned Annual Silver Spurs Rodeo the value of working as a team,” he said. Action to be Held at State-of-the- Vice President Moses Osceola who also played defensive Art Silver Spurs Arena end said the major Submitted by Wendi Jeannin, trolled, multimillion dollar facility, highlight for him in Silver Spurs Rodeo which boasts 8,300 extra-wide those years was win- KISSIMMEE, FL — seats, the latest in state-of-the-art, ning their conference Non-stop, high-kickin’, heart-stop- high-tech lighting, audio and elec- title his senior year. He pin’ action will take place Oct. 6-8 tronics, and the ultimate in rodeo says he enjoyed com- at the high-tech, climate-controlled watching comfort: 12 luxury suites, peting, but knew the Silver Spurs Arena. The arena is featuring bar and restaurant service. high school level was located at Osceola Heritage Park in Founded by the Silver as far as his career would go. Lila Osceola Kissimmee, Fla. Hundreds of top Spurs Riding Club in 1944 to pro- Coach Buddy Klimkiewicz (white shirt) and members of his 1967 conference rodeo professionals will vie more mote good horsemanship and good “I would have than $100,000 in prize money at the fellowship in Osceola County, the played beyond high championship team. Not pictured are: Ron Shearouse, Floyd Harper and John Xtreme Bulls Series Tour. Silver Spurs Rodeo today is one of school had I had the Sawyer. Traditional rodeo action the most successful rodeos in the gets underway on Oct. 6 at 8 p.m., country. Rich in history and an icon and Oct 7-8 at 1 p.m. Seats are of the area’s well-to-do cattle ranch- available for all three rodeo events ing legacy, the Silver Spurs Rodeo Miami Dolphin Tickets Have Arrived! and Saturday night’s Xtreme Bulls, has been a signature event in the ticket prices range from $15-$30, Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Fla. area for children 10 and under are free when more than half a century. accompanied by a paying adult. The 120-acre Osceola Come by the Hollywood Recreation Lasso your tickets in advance for a Heritage Park, which includes the special rate by calling (321) 697- Osceola County Stadium, the office to sign up. 3496 or log onto www.silver- Exhibition Building, Outdoor spursrodeo.com Pavilion, KVLS Pavilion and Rodeo fans will enjoy University of Florida Extension pulse-elevating events such as bull Services has been developed as a Must Be: riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc showplace of facilities that honors riding, bareback riding, and barrel and celebrates the Kissimmee-St. racing, along with Cloud community and its agricultur- 18 years old and a crowd-pleas- al and cattle ranching heritage. ing cowboy For additional infor- Hollywood Voting Tribal clowns. mation on the 118th Silver The Spurs Rodeo of Champions, Member world famous call (407) 67-RODEO or go Silver Spurs to www.silverspursrodeo.com. Quadrille For information on the teams will Kissimmee/St. Cloud area, also showcase go to Kissimmee Each member is allowed to sign up for 2 their award win- Convention and ning talents as Visitors Bureau tickets to 1 game for the 2006 season. they intricately at www.flori- execute challenging square dakiss.com. dances on horseback. If bull riding is your Tickets may be picked up during the week favorite, then you won’t want to Tickets may be picked up during the week miss the excitement when the chutes open at 5 p.m. Saturday night as the no more than 2 days before game day. Silver Spurs Riding Club welcomes back the baddest bulls and toughest cowboys competing for the big bucks with the return of the Xtreme Any questions please call: 954-989-9457 Bulls event at the Silver Spurs Arena. Fans and cowboys alike continue to enjoy the climate con- The Seminole Tribune 20 September 21, 2006 Seminole Artists on the Rise By Elgin Jumper edges her instructors for the emphasis she places On Jan. 1, 2007, the Seminole Tribal Art on careful research before constructing. Exhibition will commence its yearlong representa- “I really like building things, rather than tion. The site: the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the drawing or painting, which I’m not all that good Big Cypress reservation. The event, which will at,” she said. represent the works of several up-and-coming She sculpts in bronze and aluminum as Seminole artists working in a variety of mediums, well. An instructor suggested she make something is sure to attract multitudes of visitors. The muse- with nails and she began welding. Interestingly um is planning to showcase the works for one enough, the first work she produced–she welds the year. In the remaining months leading up to the pieces herself–received top awards at a student art exhibition, The Seminole Tribune will be profiling show. She knew right then sculpting would be her these rising artists. main art. “With welding I come up with these traditional and contemporary pieces that I did- n’t think I’d ever produce... everything I do is like this,” she says, holding up a curvilinear- shaped ceramic piece. “It’s pretty much organ- ic but with metal, it just totally disconnects itself, I guess you could say.” Raised on the Tamiami Trail, the 21- year-old now makes her home in Naples. Recently drawn to art, she plans even more works in the future with Native American issues, political art–the Leonard Peltier case for one–as well as working in mediums other than the traditional patchwork and basketry. One specific work in progress is a ceramic teardrop some eight inches high, which, the artist points out, signifies pain. Referring to traditional and contem- porary art, Osceola indicates: “That’s the biggest struggle I have right now.” Elgin Jumper Yet she has certainly seen develop- Jessica Osceola creates masterpieces in many mediums, including ceramic. ment in her art, declaring, “I really want to do good work.” She transports her welded pieces to Tampa and has them powder-coated. She contemporary concepts are fast hopes Seminole art becomes more contempo- becoming a concern for him. With rary, while keeping intact the essences of tradi- an early artistic development in fig- tion. ures and portraits, the artist says, “I She cites the artist, Virgil Ortiz, as was good at drawing people, but one of her inspirations. Osceola said she right now I want to improve my admires how Ortiz is able to work in a variety techniques. As far as drawing, it was of mediums and exhibits his work not only in always easy for me.” Native American galleries but in galleries the In the past, he’s attended world over. the Institute of American Indian Arts The advice she gives developing in New Mexico where he acquired Tribune Archive Photo Seminole artists is: “Try it—whatever—exper- his silversmith skills. Know for real- Samuel Tommie iment with it. Mix them together. Be open- istic paintings of Seminoles in tradi- minded.” tional everyday life and Everglades Samuel Tommie sceneries, he states, “I’ve come full- Jessica Osceola Born 49 years ago and raised on the circle. And now I’m very interested “Know what you’re going to do,” says Tamiami Trail, this artist and silversmith is a in getting into other mediums and Jessica Osceola, “and then do it. I do a lot of member of the Bird clan. Samuel Tommie is also a themes.” research and then sketches. And then more musician, wood-carver, and canoe-maker. He is Concerning the direction of research and more sketches so I know it, and then also adept at making stone jewelry and totem Seminole Art, Tommie notes, “Well, after that I build it.” poles. Residing now on the Big Cypress reserva- Seminole art is creative. There’s an After having to take required classes in tion and planning to construct chickees in the back energy in the air right now. We’re drawing, painting and sculpting as a student at the of his house as a place to work and produce his Seminole... And unique. It’s a spe- Florida Gulf Coast University in Naples, Fla., various art projects, Tommie says, “My mom cial place. It’s going to be interest- Osceola discovered she had a fondness for creat- would draw, so I’ve been into art since I was real ing to see what the Seminole artists ing art, particularly in welding and sculpting young.” of the future will come up with.” works of art. This sculptor and ceramist acknowl- Thus art is the essence of what his mother Indeed, Seminoles are instilled in him at discovering–or rediscovering–art. an early age. The He points out: “Could be they just didn’t feel the time was right till Elgin Jumper majority of his art Osceola proudly displays her artwork. is traditional, but now.”

Elgin Jumper Elgin Jumper Jessica Osceola Just one sample of Jessica Osceola’s work. The Seminole Tribune 21 September 21, 2006

Stephen Galla Seeking Refuge in the Everglades By Elgin Jumper depth. Yet I seem to discover every time a strong sense sky. It has conditioned itself to hindrances. And the uninhibited, unrestrained, a pure poetry. I thought and The saw-grass river begins its descent at the of freedom there, an abrupt longing when I’m in its Seminoles, accustomed to perpetual war and move- felt with innocence when I took in the spectacular bottom of Lake Okeechobee, near the center of lower sudden grasp. At times the sky is cobalt blue and clear, ment, had found at long last their true place in the saw-grass, but there was some sorrow in the vivid Florida. The Seminoles, the Tribe to which I’m a while at other times the clouds rule from on high. And world. scene as well, something that made me raise my voice proud member, refers to this unique region as “Pa-hay- there’s a rich history in the Everglades; it’s integral to Seminole ancestors must have held sacred in disapproval. How could it be dying? It started with okee” which means “grassy water.” The sun’s rays and us, inseparable. venerations for the Everglades. After all they were a child’s questions and words so intriguing ... I could magnificent warmth dominates the area and summers Driving out there from Hollywood, you start attuned to traditions and beliefs which must have see Nature’s palaces in the light of the wilderness. It are transformed by rains, hot breezes giving inspired to realize the enormity of the destruction. Only high- made the watery saw-grass awe-inspiring and quite was like a vision, a boy’s vision. It seemed to merge sensations to the face, orange-red singes of saw-grass way 27 holds at bay the great siege, the steady impressive. They had led a valiant struggle and it had me to its sufferings. But it soon became reality. giving evidence of the sun’s effects. The water here is progress. The besiegers are consistent and the fires and brought them there, yet they had been through the fires Perhaps in writing about it now, the memories are forever dark and it too is warmed by the sun. Off the hurricanes send in their forces as well. Dark blue and they would never forget who they were, for only somehow assuaged, perhaps someday a new song will highway, the pine forests, saw-grass and cypress clouds in the distance give color to an impending tem- they knew the ceremonial grounds deep in the ancient be sung, a new effort will be made. swamps stretch out for as far as the eye can see. In the pest. Meanwhile sculptures of gray-white clouds in woods, only they were aware of its darkest swamps, Glowing cypress wood hammocks are ships wilderness, you can see snowy-white egrets, blue natural formations render images only the beholder lagoons and marshes. The great white herons stalked and other vessels in an ocean of dark green, quite cap- herons, and red-tail hawks, osprey, crow, and shore- can name and soon become illuminated even more by the teeming shores. Seminole hunters and travelers, tured in spirit and image. The tall palmetto tower out birds. Otters play in the rivers and frolic along the brilliant sunrays spotlighting the miracle of life in the their elders consulted, journeyed across the land, pray- as observation posts in search of raging storms. The banks, while water moccasins and rattlesnakes coil and Everglades. The swaying saw-grass is the rhythm that ing and giving thanks to the Maker of Breath. The land is old and has seen thousands upon thousands of wait in the arid shade. Panthers have been known to moves the river as if alive, yet drawing away, drawing anhinga outstretched their glistening, dripping wings vibrant suns, and still, the river carves out its own cross certain roadways, so authorities have set up back again. In some areas, on both sides of the high- under the sun, the snowy white egret soared against unique grooves southward. The saw-grass is jagged, “Panther Crossing” signs for their protection. Even so, way, when the sun is highest, you see the forest as a hazardous breezes, but soon the plume trade would rough, the points scrape hard the skin and there’s a at any stop beside the road, the wilderness resonates thick green Indian blanket, reaching out to embrace take its toll on them. Denied flight at a crucial richness yet in the thickets, vivid and deep in its many with the saw-grass past. The watery saw-grass and colors. There’s striking greens, blues, yellows, reds, thickets are alive and there’s an energy if you look for oranges, and so on and through this sacred artwork it. You discover it on earnest mornings and you sense you become restored. If you just take the time and it in the liveliness of ancient forests. pause, you’ll see colorful intensity dancing across a I still drive out there when the need arises, in panoramic stage. spite of highway commotion. This was where For centuries, by canoe and by foot, the Seminoles of the past had lived out their days, indeed natives traversed the land. Seasons were radiant and where they’re still living out their days and I always rigorous, precious and wild. Seminoles flourished seem to be drawn back to it. This had been the home there, hunting and fishing, planting and raising crops of Sam Jones and Billy Bowlegs III. Sam Jones, in the on dryer ground, but even they could not hold back the 1840s, had led other Seminoles–men, women, and fierce advance of the modern world. I remember the children—to its lovely embrace. And Billy Bowlegs night in the Everglades, how the millions of stars III had fought the U.S. Army to remain in Florida, and sparkled so, their brilliance unhindered by city lights. as I understand it, had been dreadfully unsuccessful in You could see several shooting stars a night, make his fight to stay. several wishes and engage in dreams. Some aspira- I’ve seen the old pictures and idealized tions stay with you like specific songs and you can bronze statues of great Seminoles. The times in which hear them in the sighs of the Everglades aura, in the they lived were certainly some of the most turbulent in sounds of ancient battles when the war-cry of the Seminole history–and they endured it! They had allied Calusa, the Timucua, the Tequesta, and the Ais were themselves to the wilderness and the interior of South snuffed out forever. They were some of the first Tribes Florida was known only to them, only they knew of its to resist invasion and they gave their all in heroic deepest recesses, its densest forests. They had survived defense. Their numbers were formidable, their arrows the wars of removal, but their numbers had been penetrated Conquistador breastplates and left behind a severely diminished. So they struck like lightning and history of lasting reverence. Indeed they bore the bur- vanished like morning mists and fog. They knew that dens of annihilation, as a people who cherished so to fight a pitched battle was to invite catastrophe and their homeland, the Everglades. to fight like lightning meant to remain and live. Forced When I was a boy, I ran with my brothers, southward, always southward, they came in under hot sisters and cousins through the cypress woods next to seasonal suns. But they kept themselves away and our camp, in the woods where sometimes even sun- stirred only when harassed. They say Sam Jones is light fought to exist and the merriments of Seminole buried deep in the Big Cypress Swamps. Because of children had echoed long before ours. We were usually him Seminoles weren’t subjected to the despair of the running, going away. I think back on those times and west, and furthermore, because of him, we today can feel the unblemished vitality, if only for a little while. find it within ourselves to brave interminable storms Today there’s apprehension for the future of of life. the Everglades, the saw-grass river, with constant I’m Otter clan, a descendant of Chief Jumper moves and counter-moves. The size is only half of who led Seminoles to victory in the Dade Battle, what it once was. When I’m there, I make a point to December of 1835, which initiated the tragic Second appreciate, as much as possible, the remaining beauty, Seminole War, 1835-1842. The Seminoles had been the sheer moments of landscape left and the waters conditioned for adversity and they were a people with dark, majestic. When I’m there, I long to see with a past defined by war and change. Destruction of their “first eyes,” with an adolescent’s point of view. watery land was contemplated even in the mid-1800s; Problems become clear, submerging in imposing proposed too was the final eradication of Florida’s Stephen Galla waters, emerging anew. Sunlight illuminates me near Seminoles. It was a somber situation that desperately you. Yet the wilderness of pine resists the green and moment, undergoing destruction from clubs and guns, their venerable courses, I can sense the rapids of a needed adjusting to. In time, the Seminoles began to turns light brown and races to the roads as if biometric the birds all but vanished. Drainage was initiated. This bygone age, the struggles of particular tribes and mag- flourish, undisturbed, and their oral traditions kept buildings in the sun. The Seminoles had found tran- was in the late 1800s. Seminoles protested as they had ical everyday life under the sun! I can look out across alive their histories, their stories, their legends. And quility and they were in their element. The all-seeing always done. Unwavering, though ruthlessly attacked those memories and glimpse spectrums of color, sun- with the help of the wondrous land, they sustained sun gave warmth and looked on. Clearly it was a scene on all sides, the Everglades suffered on. blazing mysteries unfolding without ever fully reveal- themselves for generations. But soon they ventured with unlimited potential, for when they faced eastward You can live it in the oral and written histo- ing. Yet you can see a beginning that captures your forth, some to the cities along the shores of the penin- in prayer, surely they beheld the radiances of a soul. A ries, in the truth of actually being there, in hearing the imagination and because the environment turns spiritu- sula, some to newly-created reservations. These were a blue sky was stretching out across the Big Cypress shrieks of the hawks and in the scent of summer rain al, accordingly, it sheds tears, and shall be recollected people tested upon the harshest anvil, pounded nearly Swamps and the moist ground was beautiful power and black rivers. I’ve felt that same kind warmth that as a prayer. You’ll feel it in the twilight of your deep- into the voiceless dust. They were fisherman, horse- from twilight to sunlight. I can discern the shrieks of must have embraced the Seminoles of the past, I’ve est moments. men and new-path finders; they were leaders. And the red-tailed hawks throughout the primordial woods, stood on the banks of her ponds and lakes and felt the Sometimes I go there in the mornings from they held a deep connection to the land, it was sacred, those heralds of the good prayer. They had spoken and awe and wonder. Walking in white mists of morning, my home in the city, it’s warm, and the Everglades and was always considered as such. Thus the connec- I had heard, the progressions of dark rivers–long as if in a dream, I have brushed a hand across the wet beckons me further. The red-tail hawks are poised to tion remains everlasting to this day. before the taint of mercury–had been initiated. The cypress in natural beauty. I recall the golden reds of swoop down upon their sustenance while the alligators I’ve walked in wet hardwood hammocks, feeling is old and yet unique, fresh. There’s a light in sunrise and sunset. They either burst upon the world to move methodically through marred waters or rest on amongst the thick cypress, the deep green palmetto, nature and it is known as the Everglades. But you can bring it alive or to shut it down for the night, shinning the river-bottom or sun themselves on shore. Sunlight the tall pine trees where other Seminoles had walked plainly see the ravages of time and humanity in this forth the glories for all to see. I felt blessed, having drenches all and darkness retreats. And in the land of long before, the wind in the pine needles murmuring enduring saga, for a pristine wilderness was once set been deemed worthy enough to have experienced such the ancient ceremony and song is the resting place of of hardships and peace. It wailed of hit and run skir- upon by the many. At once the shrewd developers of miracles. I first beheld that daily journey of the sun spirits... in those yearning recesses of momentous mishes and stunned troops, frustrated, the thunder of progress struck causing environmental disaster, a mer- over the Everglades sky when I was still young and struggle is where I find peace, renewal and then “once the cannon and fearful charges of the bayonet. ciless battle for survival, the grassy waters shifting and impressionable. I saw the land through a child’s “first more into the breach, dear friends, once more...” I think those waters are the darkest anywhere, yet reeling, changing and continuing on in its south- eyes” and back then my metaphors and similes— with an opaqueness that gives no indications to its true ward flow beneath the powerful blue eminences of though I didn’t know them as such yet—were pure, The Seminole Tribune 22 September 21, 2006 ‘Indian Killer’ is a Thriller with Attitude By Ramona Kiyoshk bleeding soul of a people and their history. Seattle is [Editor’s Note: Ramona Kiyoshk is a free- the breath-taking backdrop of this gripping drama lance writer living in Jupiter, Florida. She is a mem- of a life gone terribly wrong. ber of the Ojibway First Nation of Walpole Island, John Smith, a Native American, is the Ontario. The opinions she expresses are her own. She adopted son of a wealthy, attractive and well-inten- can be reached at [email protected]] tioned white couple. Brooding, lonely, and con- Indian Killer, while not a new book, is still a fused, Smith suffers relentless torment over his lost hot seller and almost impossible to find in mainstream identity. He is an Indian without a tribe, a man with- bookstores or even on-line without a special order. out a past. His search for self, propelled by psy- Without being preachy or pedantic, this grisly cop chosis and rage, sets him off on a killing spree that chase through the streets of Seattle, Wash., exposes paralyzes the city of Seattle and drags a cast of the plight of Native Americans adrift in a modern stereotypical rednecks out of their rat holes in the world. gutter. Spokane/Coeur The cast of d’Alene author, Sherman villains–an arrogant college Alexie, had ventured out of a professor, a white ex-cop comfort zone of compelling turned novelist who claims to short stories, poetry and be Indian and therefore an essays, to challenge another expert on all things Indian, the level of literary competence hate-talk radio host who rants with a novel just once before. against the Indians when Reservation Blues (1995) was white victims keep turning up a darkly comic take on Indian scalped, and the litany of skin- life. head thugs out for a good time In Indian Killer at the expense of the Indian (1996), Alexie tackles that people–are all too familiar to aspect of Native American life anyone who has grown up which writers, politicians and Indian in North America. regular citizens are afraid to There is pain in this acknowledge: Indians live in story, both mental and physi- your cities, and some are cal. The white cop turned nov- homeless, unemployed and elist is Alexie’s version of angry. contemporary non-Native When Indian Killer writers who try to tell the first hit the bookshelves, the Indian story. “…Let the star-makers at People maga- Indians have their own pain,” zine called the twenty-some- Alexie writes. thing Alexie a “masterful sto- The American dream ryteller.” Prior to that, at age is a bag lady stabbed to death 26, Alexie seized the Holy behind a Dumpster; it is Grail coveted by all American Indians starving and dying in writers when he was featured the streets of a prosperous on the cover of Esquire maga- Book: “Indian Killer” by Sherman Alexie city; it is bewildered white zine. Publisher: New York: Monthly Press people who believe that a Few new writers ever Copyright: 1996 symbolic washing of the hands captured the popular imagina- Genre: Fiction, Murder Mystery will redeem them; and it is an tion with such fervor and Description: 420 pages elusive, cunning stalker who curiosity. In 1995, the young Audience: Adult has turned the streets into a wordsmith thrust into literary ISBN: 087113652X bloodbath. celebrity on the international We are told how platform of Esquire, was bril- things got this way–Alexie is liant, beautiful and Native American. The question we merciless, deftly pulling out atrocities from American asked ourselves then was: Is this a flash in the pan or history as the pace quickens. Now a killer with a knife a credible talent? and an eagle feather for a calling card is leaving a In the Esquire interview, Sherman Alexie slew of bodies strewn across the trendy haunts of himself pointed out that he probably could not keep Seattle. up the pace forever. The creative source could become Readers will want to reach out to the white exhausted after a few powerful works. Writers in the college boy who dies for his misguided goodwill, and past have had a couple of good books and then disap- they will smile at the antics of the smitten political peared from the public eye. Alexie made plans for activist student who takes food to the homeless such an event. Indians. And they will feel the pain and loneliness of Today, Alexie is a filmmaker, father and the adopted kids who were snatched from their people mentor. With the commercially successful film, Smoke and taken to an alien world. Signals, under his belt and more scripts in the works, But Indian Killer is not just for First Nations a marriage that has produced two sons, a stint as a readers. Alexie has skillfully woven terse narrative writing instructor and a major drawing card on the around convincing characters, tying it together with an speaker circuit, you can rest assured that we have not undercurrent of suspense. Anyone who enjoys a taut, heard the last of Sherman Alexie. bristling murder mystery will be immediately hooked. But back to the novel at hand: While For current information on Sherman Alexie pulling you into its page-turning tension, Indian and his books, films, CDs and speaking schedule, Killer challenges stereotypes and myths, baring the visit: http://www.fallsapart.com. The Seminole Tribune 23 September 21, 2006 Indian Students and Tests

By Dr. Dean Chavers “My phobia of tests prevented my from [Editor’s Note: Dr. Dean Chavers is Director studying very hard.” of Catching the Dream (CTD), formerly called the “I’m pretty unhappy with these test scores.” Native American Scholarship Fund. CTD is a national “I always had a hard time remembering what scholarship and school improvement program for I learned.” American Indians. This is his 25th year writing this And I could go on. But do you see a pattern column. His e-mail address is here? [email protected]. The opinions he expresses All these explanations are given for scores here are his own. © Copyright 2005] that were much lower than the student expected. We Almost everyone knows how bad Indian never have the problem of an Indian student scoring schools are. One of the surest indications is the higher that expected. I have been running a scholar- dropout rate, which the Oglala Sioux Tribe says on its ship program for Native college students for 20 years. reservation is the highest in the nation. I think I see a pattern here. I think Indian schools are Another indication is the extremely low failing to prepare their students for college study. Is enrollment in college of Indian high school graduates, somebody out of step? Does anyone need to step into which is only 17 percent; the national college-going the 20th Century and join the rest of us? Obviously rate is 67 percent. Still another is the very low test Indian schools do. scores, which seldom rise as high as the 20th per- I want to recount four things here to deal centile. And a fourth one that frustrates many Indian with the problem. students, their parents, and their teachers, is the low First, Indian students need to start taking the scores Indian students get on pre-college tests. ACT or the SAT starting in the fall of their junior year. There are two of these tests, the ACT and the This will give them some indication of where they are, SAT. The ACT has a scale from 1 to 36, and the SAT and let them start to do things to catch up. My daugh- has a scale from 200 to 800 on each section, verbal ter decided when she was eight that she wanted to go and math, and a similar score on its new test of writ- to Stanford. She was competing to be the top girl at ing. The writing portion is much more subjective, and Del Norte High School all through high school, and at is still controversial. the very end she squeaked past her best friend to win The ACT has a norm now of 21, which is the it. But she started taking the ACT early in her senior 50th percentile. A score of 32 or higher is the 99th year. percentile, which normally will get a student into any On her first try she scored a 27, which put college in the U.S. In 20 years of operating a scholar- her at the 83rd percentile. Would that get her into ship program, we have had one student out of 1,500 to Stanford? Maybe, maybe not, I told her. Even though score that high, and he had a 34. she was a legacy, meaning I went there, she might not The average score for Indian students is 13, get in with that score. So she started cramming. She which is the 20th percentile. That means there are as took it again. This time she got a 28, still not good many Indian students scoring below the 20th per- enough. On the third try she got a 30, and on the centile as there are scoring above it! Obviously there fourth she got a 32. is something wrong, and I’ll come back to that. Right She was the happiest kid in the history of the now I want to review some of the remarks/reasons we world when she got her acceptance letter. She has get from students about why they score so low. been teaching bilingual Hispanic students in San I cribbed all these from actual student com- Francisco for 10 years now, and last year finished her ments. I saved them over a period of years. Here goes: master’s degree at Berkeley. “The thought of standardized tests instills The point: Take the ACT or SAT as many fear in me.” times as you can. You don’t have the money to pay for “I am not comfortable taking standardized it? Catching the Dream will pay for it for you. Just tests.” send me an e-mail with the facts. “These tests are very intimidating.” Second, Indian students need to read heavily, “I hardly did any studying at home.” starting no later than middle school. We have seen “I concentrated on the time instead of the reading work wonders in some 65 schools, through questions.” grants we have made. “The test scores are only estimates.” Third, schools need to start giving students “I did nothing to prepare for these tests.” homework every day. Parents need to check with “They test how well you can take a test.” teachers to see what the homework assignment is, and “The SAT scores reflect your socioeconomic monitor their children to make sure they are doing status.” homework. “I came from a high school where I did not Fourth, Indian schools need to start offering need to study.” pre-college courses. You can’t expect a student who “In high school I did not have much motiva- has had only algebra I in high school and no geometry, tion.” trigonometry, algebra II and calculus to succeed in an “This score is not a true indication of my engineering program. Yet every year hundreds of these ability or desire to succeed in college.” students leave for college wanting to be an engineer. “I feel that they do not adequately show my The failure rate of these students, measured by the knowledge, abilities, effort, or enthusiasm to learn.” number that actually get engineering degrees, is more “I was frustrated with my low performance.” than 90 percent. Is it any wonder? “I believe that my scores underrate my poten- Let’s do better, folks. We have 30 Exemplary tial as a successful student.” Programs in Indian Education now in our schools, but “My test scores really did not reflect my apti- that means more than 98 percent of our Indian schools tude.” have not started to improve. The Seminole Tribune 26 September 21, 2006

and commitment are stronger than Schemitzun ever. For updates on Reach the Rez go Continued from page 1 to www.reachtherez.org. Featured performers at this who will undoubtedly do an outstand- year’s Schemitzun was Yarina, a fami- ing job in representing the Tribe. ly from Ecuador, whose music is ful- Schemitzun is not only filling and energetic. Much like pow Yescas’ debut as Miss Seminole it is wow music, it goes to the core and also the first time she’s ever participat- comforts. Along with their music ed in a pow wow. Yarina also had a booth selling tradi- “I was nervous at first, and I tional crafts and clothes made in still am, but once I listened to the Ecuador. For more information on music [pow wow drums] I started to Yarina surf to www.yarinamusic.com. relax and get into it,” said Yescas. “I The dance competition was as like it, it’s different”. exciting as ever and took place The pow wow has also reunit- throughout the four day pow wow. ed the Seminole Tribe with Litefoot Closing the pow wow was the compe- and the Reach the Rez tour. The tour tition awards with the dancers remain- has taken them across the U.S. and ing in full regalia. Canada and to more than 150 Tribes. For updates on next year’s Being on the road for over a year Schemitzun go to www.foxwoods.com; would have taken its toll on most peo- where you can also find out more ple but not Litefoot, his enthusiasm about the Pequot Tribe. The Seminole Tribune 27 September 21, 2006 The Seminole Tribune Interviews John Trudell By Iretta Tiger “Americans they look at ‘We’ve got the free- the money should be put into strengthening the Tribal the sound of Tribe; nation is too civilized for me. SALEM, MA — [Editor’s Note: The follow- dom to protest so rah rah rah go freedom.’ The con- identity and that prepares the second generation to “It’s the subtleties of these kinds of termi- ing is an interview free-lancer Iretta Tiger conducted trolling class, they don’t care if you protest it’s prof- have this abundance but also a strong sense of Tribal nologies that attack the sense and feeling and reality of with recording artist, poet and champion of indige- itable to them. You gotta buy magic markers to identity, community. When it comes to certain levels community. This is how this stuff happens. Sometimes nous issues John Trudell. For more information make the protest signs with right? You’ve we have the sense of Tribe but we don’t have the same I feel like we substitute things because we go with on Trudell, visit his website at www.john- got to buy lots of bottled water and sand- sense of community. nation and makes us appear to ourselves to be bigger trudell.com.] wiches and bus tickets and all that. But it “I think it would just really be a good tradi- than we are. Musical & Literary Influences lets the protesters believe that they have tional, cultural thing if they use some of those “Sometimes I wonder about the psychology Trudell: “My literary influences? some influence and some say with resources to sponsor things from the culture and the of that. That’s what it’s all about and in some kind of I can’t think of any literary influences. In what’s going on but in reality, honest- arts. Like the NAMMYS as an example. Use some of way it makes us appear to be bigger than we are but in the sense of literature–cause I like to read ly they don’t. that not just in their local area but to create this natural reality we should be fine with who we are. We don’t so I always liked to read. When I was a “So it’s about how we per- thing where they go in and they sponsor the culture need to be bigger we just need to be more coherent. kid I read everything from true romance ceive reality, it’s the thing we really “These things that I’m saying to you and it’s magazines to the Farmers Almanac, true have to consider. I don’t think we not that I expect people to believe me or not believe crime to Reader’s Digest. Whatever I really recognize ourselves anymore, ’m not a political me, and actually I would prefer if they didn’t believe could get my hands on just for the read- and this applies in the native com- me, it really is about ‘Well, let’s think about some of ing. Following specific writers–I don’t munity and the non-native commu- these things.’ Because something has to happen to really remember following a specific nity. See I think that a larger issue Iactivist anymore. I stimulate the thinking and I prefer to approach from writer. here is one of recogni- the whole idea of human beings. “Now that being said, I tion. See we don’t rec- learned what I needed “Human beings can communicate and was always into music; lyrics ognize ourselves, we express. It isn’t about agreement it’s about communi- in songs. Music–but also the don’t recognize that cating and expressing. I mean it’s not about agreement lyrics in songs. To me in a we’re human to learn from that peri- and disagreement but as a Native American or Indian I way my literary writers beings anymore, so think that we’re too ready to attack each other so soon were the people that we don’t think as somebody expresses something we don’t agree wrote lyrics for songs; like human od of my life. with. As a republican or democrat, Christian or the John Pines’ and the beings. We don’t Wiccan, so it’s not just limited to us. When we had the Bob Dylan’s and the perceive reality and the arts and emerging artists. memory of being human beings we didn’t behave this Kris Kristofferson’s like human “The people want to follow spiritual ways way. and the Buffy St. beings so we and keep that alive and being supportive of those “I think the real origin of being called nations Maries’. But as a don’t partici- aspects of our culture. If it ever evolves to that then I is it became a part of the strategy to deal in the legal writer that’s where I pate like would say overall it’s [casinos] really a good thing.” system with issues of sovereignty. So then it became a got most of my human beings. Congressional Investigation into Political political and legal tactic to deal with them as nation to influences. “For Sponsorship through Indian Gaming nation. Activism us, the human Trudell: “We are having an impact but to me “I’m not disrespecting anyone that wants to Trudell: beings that are it’s an issue as to what kind of impact that we’re hav- view it that way I’m just expressing what my grandma “I’m not a political called the Indians or ing that threatens them. I think it’s just because the told me. I come from a Tribe and that’s my way so I activist anymore. I the natives are so Tribes are making too much money and that threatens don’t mean anybody is doing it wrong. I think that it learned what I busy, we’re busy the local constituencies in the different areas, because comes from having to deal with the legal system needed to learn protecting the Indian I don’t think they’re threatened by the fact that the because treaties are made between, the way the termi- from that period of identity that we’re Tribes are hiring lobbyists and putting a lot of money nology is now, nations. So I think that’s when my life. I’m still who forgetting the reali- into political campaigns. I don’t think they’re threat- ‘nations’ got put on the table.” I am, I still think like I ty that we’re ened by that on its own because that helps think, I still perceive reali- human beings and instill the belief in the Tribes that they ty like I see it but I’m me it gets us into a have a say in the political system. et’s say some Tribe is doing what I do. So I’m lot of trouble. “See in reality the Tribes don’t supportive of the issues The ways we go have a say in the political system. Maybe making a billion dollars, that make sense to me, not about protecting temporary things but in the long run they L just emotionally but appar- the Indian iden- don’t. They’re just being indoctrinated into ently; they make sense. tity, because putting on the white man’s clothes in the and that’s a lot of money to “I’m supportive we’re not sense of ingraining their political system as of these issues because I Indians. If you a part of their belief. There are things that us but the controllers of the think to prioritize my ener- look back in life, aren’t obvious that are going on here if gy I got to put it some- let’s just take they’re trying to stop the native money where it makes sense the number coming in to the lobbying thing. system that’s nothing. rather than just emo- ’m not trying to disrespect or 600 years ago, “It’s not really about the native tionally doing some- the human people are getting too much clout. They’re messing Pride thing that still in the beings on this with somebody’s program some where with the politi- Trudell: “Pride and things are a factor in all end no matter how Iget on anybody’s case that hemisphere cal clout they’re getting. I think it’s more about that this but generally when pride is a factor it usually good your motive con- never heard because the way the system is designed we’re a minor- starts trouble. I think pride is not something we should tentis,intheendit the word ity and in the long run because we’re a minority, I have for ourselves. I think pride should only be doesn’t make any wants to go with the nation Indian–never. don’t care how much money the dragnet and segments given… but I don’t think pride is something we should sense. So I don’t like “The of the minority have, they can’t accumulate enough to keep. to wear the labels and thing, but my grandma told me sound wasn’t really have real significance say in what’s going on in “I’m one of the people that went out and tried the jackets. I find my even made. the overall picture. to help sell the idea ‘Indian and Proud’. Now I see it consciousness is what God, “Let’s say some Tribe is making a billion dol- completely in reverse. I’m a human being and I’m it is, so I’m going to I come from a Tribe. Christianity, lars, and that’s a lot of money to us but the controllers grateful, I’m thankful. I’m a descendant, we all are. have to find whatever sin, heaven, of the system that’s nothing. So they’re not threatened We’re descendants of human beings that were grateful my consciousness is. devil–none of those sounds were made here. The by these few billions put together. It’s a part of what I and thankful for life but now I have the identity of an “I have an area in my life that I work on that human beings never heard those sounds. When the see going on. So any political power that they feel that Indian that’s proud. Do my ancestors recognize me? is specifically oriented to supporting native issues people who had these deranged perceptions of reality, indians are gaining I think in the long run they’ll “When you’re grateful and thankful you don’t because I work with an organization called the All and it was programmed into them so it’s not a moral absorb that because the Tribes, the Indians always get into as much trouble. Tribes Foundation. We give small grants to different thing, but they came and they didn’t recognize spiritu- have to cut a deal to operate whatever they’re operat- “In the long run I’ve never seen pride really native efforts, usually more grassroots oriented. al reality anymore and they met the human beings. ing. So it’s a behind-the-scenes fight over who’s gonna fix anything. I mean the appearance may be there but I “So in that context, see that’s something I do The human beings said “We’re the people, we’re the get the money.” think it’s something else that’s really happening.” but I don’t consider myself an activist because I’m human beings. Tribe or Nation Leonard Peltier doing that, alright, on the other hand I think that a lot “The people that came, conceptually, they Trudell: “Another thing that concerns me is A few years ago an article was written about of issues I support, see I think that any issue you sup- didn’t understand so they said ‘Indians’ and then the thing about nations. See I come from a Tribe; my Peltier in a Native newspaper and the author of the port that’s got to deal with the consciousness and qual- immediately started attacking. Genocide against the grandma told me I come from a Tribe. Now I have article presented his “facts” at a Native conference. ity of human life is supporting native issues. Because Indians and created an identity for the Indians. people telling me I come from a nation, when my The article claimed that Peltier had admitted to the that’s what native issues are all about but if there’s any ‘Indians can’t get along, Indians are this, Indians are grandma told me I come from a Tribe, and I’m gonna shooting. direct involvement it’s through the All Tribes that.’ An act of genocide and it created an identity and listen to my grandma. Trudell: “The reporter who wrote that [arti- Foundation.” here we are now this many generations later fighting “Tribes are part of the nation but they are not cle] lost his way. Leonard never confessed to killing Protests over whose more Indian than us. It makes it difficult the nation in itself. They have the rights and responsi- anyone. Regardless of whether Leonard is guilty or Trudell: “The protests don’t work because the for the ancestors to hear us.” bilities of the nation. I worry about that - the big rush innocent that’s not the point, the point is that the FBI people that are protesting and organizing are based on Casinos to be nations because I think a lot of it has to do with was waging war against AIM and its supporters and emotion. Protests are emotionally based, they’re not Trudell: “Casinos are just another thing going the political terminology of our oppressor class. what happened in Oglala was a part of that war, only coherence based. Clarity and coherency to what we’re on. Poverty or excessive wealth they undermine equal- “If you this time the people in the camp doing is extremely important. This emotionally based ly. Poverty just eats at you in different way than hav- read the consti- f Leonard were to go to defended themselves. Would you reaction to any situation, then whoever is provoking ing too much but in the end they eat you away. With tution, just take support Crazy Horse? Of course your emotion is always going to remain in control the casino stuff if people can get away from the money the words very you would. because you’re having an emotionally based reaction. part and look at the other parts besides the money part. specifically, Itrial again he would “The government had “But I’m not trying to say that we shouldn’t “In many of the casino areas I don’t agree read the consti- sent an operative to infiltrate protest or do what we should do. I think we need to with a lot of the economic behavior that takes place. tution of the AIM. And it is because of the add clarity of thinking to what we’re doing. Think this See some are providing certain services to their com- United States it walk out a free man. operative that the fire fight hap- stuff out. The problem is, and this applies in the native munity and to some degree spreading it around a little says that the pened in the first place. The peo- community and the non-native community, I hear it bit. Then you’ve always got that group that’s taking constitution and the treaties made with the various ple in the AIM camp at Jumping Bull and the FBI everywhere, ‘I believe this, I believe that’ and that’s more than their share. When I look in some of these Indian Tribes are the supreme laws of the land. So the were both set up by the operative.” scary because when people say ‘I think this, I think communities, see they didn’t have it before, there was government technically made these legal agreements Trudell also talked about how Peltier will that’ then I can live with that. It’s more reassuring nothing for anybody to take but it’s in what they do with Tribes not nations. By making the agreements never get another trial because the government still because they’re thinking. with it. with the Tribes they recognized the native nation itself has too much to cover up. “Whatever is happening they’re turning us “Give it a generation. See the first generation as a nation and then they dealt with the entities, the “If Leonard were to go to trial again he into believers rather than thinkers and that to me is–if the people never had anything. They get an overabun- Tribes. would walk out a free man,” he said. there’s an ultimate doom for us that’s where it’s at? dance and the first generation is just going to go nuts “I’m not trying to disrespect or get on any- The Oct. 13 issue of The Seminole Tribune Because when I believe then in reality that means ‘I with it because they never had it before. See, how the body’s case that wants to go with the nation thing but will feature a lecture Trudell gave at the Peabody don’t know.’ second generation makes the adjustment. That’s why my grandma told me I come from a Tribe. See I like Essex Museum. The Seminole Tribune 29 September 21, 2006

New Kids Birthdays Poems

Proud parents Pearl and Jody Bert Happy 1st Moments of My Own Dear Big Brother of Miramar, Fla. welcomed daughter birthday to our lit- Lania Joyce Bert on Aug. 3 at Memorial tle angel Shaniah Smiles come from pain, Well, I can understand your hurt and anger West Hospital. Lania was born at 6:14 a.m. Correa on Sept. Deep down inside of my own So I am glad you have shown me and weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. 29. Shaniah lives Expression I couldn’t explain What being in an addiction can do to a Maternal grandmother is Sandy in Naples and is a I didn’t give thought family Friday and paternal grandmother is Minnie member of the It might’ve helped Being under the influence of a substance Tigertail Bert. Panther clan. I sit still and think about it now can make you very selfish Love, The guns, knives, and chemicals building I see it can cause damage to your family The A home on my fears It causes unnecessary pain and grief Correa family, I think, what is fear eating my mind and It is almost as if you have died Mommy, Daddy my spirit Because where are you now? and your brothers If you can see, with Are you ready to make your amends to? enough time, Those you have harmed while being in It has to be evil. addiction? I want to wish my baby girl To be a man in Has your recovery really opened your Aniya Sadie Cypress a happy birthday. life, not man heart? Your eyes? She turns 2 on Sept. 26. made We will try to always be here for you Love, In pitch black But you also have to be willing to give Mom, Cameron and Arissa darkness back Proud parents Kelsey Kimble & I was not born Yeah, it is your life Devin Cypress would like to welcome evil neither were you But what have I done as a caring sister to Phoenix David James Kimble, Bird clan, Free choice, life, responsibility, receive your back to me? born Aug. 14, weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce. To taste, substance, shadows, Have I caused you great distress over Grandparents are David Cypress I would eventually fall, fall very hard something? and Martha Doctor of Big Cypress and Here in this dark corner I think You have no control of? James and Barbara Green of Hollywood. To myself, choices, my own choices, Because to me when you let alcohol abuse Big sisters Kenydie and Kelmoni A lesson, a very hard lesson take over your life would like to welcome their new baby You lost all control even over reality brother home too. —Phillip Ira Jimmie Maybe when you’re ready I will be there to listen But where were you when I wanted you to Message to Son hear me? So now that you’re sober I hope you’re What We Want For You, Baby Boy go ahead anyways. winds of change, some of it strange, in the coursing through your veins; never let going to succeed better in life May you always have the joy in fast ever changing world. We hope you them go may you always stand tall, true With out the roadblock of addiction Our son, living, the sheer enjoyment in things hum- find within yourself a sense of balance a and triumphant. One day your family will mean something You sat before us at the kitchen ble and inconse- sense of who you are Like the day you had your first to you again table laboring over your ABC’S. Your quential, that you, separate from all tackle or the gridiron. No one else needs to But until then good luck finding yourself brow is puckered in real concentration; like most young around you. know, no one else needs to applaud. Your through your recovery your tongue peeks out of your mouth. As children have now. We like to father sister and I will never forget that day And try not to forget those you have left usual you are totally immersed in the As we grow older think that the happy it is seared into our hearts and will never behind moment. and we watch you man is one who has be taken away, strong and proud like your Because they are always thinking of you Yesterday you followed a multi- grow as well there everything, but name says Yaanashe. colored butterfly as it flew from bush to will always be maybe son the truly You came into this world and we Love you, bush. The day before that you were beside things to keep happy person is thought we could mold you, shape you, Your sis, Carla Lena yourself with excitement as you played in telling you. May someone who is lib- teach you. Little the rain. your spirit never get erated from the feel- did we know that For you, who have changed your jaded so that the ing of what, wait, we would be father’s and my life in ways you could not beauty around you and want which taught some imagine; what do we want most Sonny? escapes you, that grows at ones soul. important lesson There are days we want you to the ability to won- We know this is a tall about life as well. reach great heights and conquer the world, der, to marvel, order but we hope You are cure a disease my son we whisper to our- leaves you. you won’t end basing our angel sent selves. We wish your happiness upon from up above, And than there are days when we for you the greatest owning everything in you are and want you to be wealthy and well and suc- gift any person can the world. always will be cessful we want you to live in mansions, have, good health We are con- our most pre- drive luxury cars and have exotic vaca- and the love of fam- fident that you will cious treasure, tions. ily and friends, may find your place in our biggest So we sit down and think in the pain of loneli- this world. As you achievement and earnest, we realize our dreams for you ness never be upon grow older, we hope our proudest have little to do with fame and money or you. Find a good that you will discov- legacy. worldly success. As I write down our wife, set up house and find solace there er that there are things more precious than Love, thoughts, prayers and wishes for you we from the world and its troubles. riches, to be able to laugh with a carefree Mom, are in danger of getting mushy, but I will We live in a time beset by the heart, to have the thrill of achievement Dad and Big Sis The Seminole Tribune 30 September 21, 2006

Leonard Peltier Paintings for Sale Proceeds Benefit Peltier Defense Committee Submitted by Leonard Peltier Defense Committee LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KS — Painting is a way to examine the world in ways denied me by the U.S. Justice System, a way to travel beyond the walls and bars of the penitentiary. Through my paints I can be with my people, in touch with my culture, tradition, and spirit. I can watch little children in regalia, dancing and smiling, see my elders in prayer, behold the intense glow of a warriors’ eye. As I work the canvas I am a free man. I hope that each day, each time you look at these paintings, you are inspired to partake in the long struggle for human rights of indigenous people, of All people who suffer oppression economically, socially, and spiritual- ly. Justice is not a flexible tool and unless we all do our part to ensure that justice is applied equally to all human beings, we are party to its abuse. We must In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, stand together to protect the rights of others. No child should go hungry, no woman denied the right to earn a living, no person refused health care or an education, no prisoner held for political reasons. I thank you for caring. Were it not for the compassionate people, all hope for the future would be lost. Leonard Peltier Photo Courtesy of Sheri Theisen Gwarth-ee-las During the holiday season, the town of Blowing Rock transforms into a “Winter Wonderland.” The Artist Born on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in Winter Wonderland Escape in Blowing Rock North Dakota, Leonard Peltier’s self-taught style is an outgrowth of drawing and carving lessons he received Friday following Thanksgiving Day. This spectacular as a child from Tribal elders. Leonard began working Thanksgiving Weekend Kicks illumination of more than 50,000 lights has been a tra- with pastels in 1983, proving he had the talent to put off Festivities at Chetola dition in Blowing Rock for 17 years. what he saw on paper. His spirit began to know a free- On Nov. 25, “A Norman Rockwell Christmas dom never before experienced. Although limited by Resort Parade” takes place in downtown Blowing Rock. the prison, Leonard has emerged as a master of Following the parade, Santa will meet and greet chil- Indigenous Art. dren of all ages starting at 5 p.m. Chetola Resort will “There is a commissary at Leavenworth Submitted by Sheri Theisen, Chetola Resort at also feature horse and carriage rides around Chetola Penitentiary where I can purchase limited supplies,” Blowing Rock Lake on Nov. 24 and 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. he said. “They have a small variety of materials avail- BLOWING ROCK, NC — Blowing Rock is The cost is $10 per person. Kids can also par- able and most are of poor quality. Sometimes I can a beautiful mountain village, which has all the mak- ticipate in holiday cookie decorating. Complimentary order supplies through art magazines or catalogs; how- ings of a winter fairytale. Every year, Chetola Resort hot apple cider is available daily from Thanksgiving to ever, prison approval is usually not given for special at Blowing Rock unveils its Festival of Lights on the Christmas. All of the above activities take place in the orders.” Manor House Restaurant Leonard’s artwork reflects his beliefs and located on the main level of the Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort. Everyone is “Wind In His Hair” welcome. After the Thanksgiving Holiday, the commitment to Native American culture. He realizes Festival of Lights continues the difficulty his people are having as they try in right through Christmas and today’s society to live in the way the Great Spirit set New Year’s. Chetola’s most forth for them. It is his peoples’ struggle to survive popular package of the year, and the desire to portray their cultural beauty that Holiday Shopping Spree, runs inspires him to paint. from Nov. 26 through In 1986, Leonard suffered a stroke which left Christmas Eve and includes a him about eighty per cent blind in his left eye. room or condo for two nights, “My eye problem has slowed me down con- a complimentary bottle of siderably, but I am still inspired,” Peltier said. champagne and a $50 Gift “Having people buy my artwork and sharing my Card to Tanger Shoppes on the paintings makes me feel real good.” Parkway located next door to Leonard’s Paintings are collected by such the resort. Shopping Spree noted personalities as Oliver Stone, Peter Coyote, Jane packages start at just $250 per Fonda, Val Kilmer, Michael Apted, Shep Gordon, “Home Of The Brave” room for two nights. Oliver Shanti and many international dignitaries and For more information religious leaders. Photo Courtesy of Sheri Theisen on holiday activities and pack- Guests at the holiday extravaganza can enjoy a horse and buggy ride. ages, call (800) CHETOLA or A Special Message from Leonard Peltier visit www.chetola.com. Greetings Sisters, Brothers, Friends and Supporters! to reach. Well here it is another year. Another birthday. We are moving forward very slowly in this This one makes me 62 years old. Also this makes it freedom campaign of mine. The reason is we just do my 30-plus years in prison. I believe it was right after not have the financial resources to move forward at I was illegally convicted in Fargo, N.D. when I wrote the pace we would like to be. This is the real and only a statement telling everyone that my freedom would reason that we have not been able to reach the people only come after the masses had demanded it. But first in the U.S. Nothing is free here in America, not justice we would have to unite and organize, to reach them. or the media. So although there is still no light at the So far we have been unable to do so. Yes we end of the tunnel for me or my freedom, we continue have reached millions who have signed my petitions struggling forward. we have circulated throughout the world asking for I continue to search for the hope and strength my release. True most of those good peoples are from I need to survive. I continue to pray and hope that one Europe, but we have also made a lot of gains here in day I will get the support I need from the American the U.S. people and one day I will still be able to walk out of At one time we had 55 members of Congress prison. So my hopes and spirits are still high at my 62 sign a letter for a new trial or my release. Fifty-five years of age. I continue on this continued struggle. We members is historical. No other prisoner in history has are still finding bits and pieces of new evidence to file ever been able to accomplish this, nor has anyone else, new appeals on. individually I mean, and there are other accomplish- Those of you who have followed my case ments we have made and won here in the U.S. closely I can imagine are thinking, “How can this be?” Still I sit in prison not because I am guilty of as there has been so many constitutional violations the alleged crime I was illegally convicted of but already. But the same old problem exists. The courts because we still are unable to reach the masses here in continue to cover up the continued criminal acts of my America. The reason for this is not because the conviction committed by my prosecutors. American people do not care or want to help, but Your help is needed. Give what you can. because we have been unable to reach them. In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, Photo Courtesy of Sheri Theisen Personally, I believe the majority of them do care and Leonard Peltier Cookie decorating is only one of the many activities at Chetola. want to help. We sense this from the ones we are able The Seminole Tribune 31 September 21, 2006

Superstein Named Senior VP of Marketing for Gaming Operations Submitted by Alina Viera, Bitner Goodman PR HOLLYWOOD — Richard Superstein has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing for Gaming Operations of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He is responsible for all corporate marketing functions for Seminole Gaming, with special emphasis on the vision and direction for strategic planning and the use of technology in marketing programs for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, and four other Seminole casinos. Superstein served as Assistant General Manager of the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek for two years prior to assuming his new position. His other gaming experience includes the Black Hawk Gaming & Development Corporation, where he was Vice President of Marketing at the com- pany’s Nevada and Colorado casinos, as well as func- tioning as the Corporate Vice President of Marketing for Hemmeter Enterprises, which operated three gam- ing properties in Colorado. Superstein was also a Principal at Ernst & Young LLP in Atlantic City, N.J., where he directed the company’s General Management Consulting Group and focused on marketing planning, evaluation of busing and junket programs, market studies, feasi- bility studies, internal accounting controls, operational Photo submitted by Bitner Goodman PR and organizational reviews and litigation support. Richard Superstein Superstein also worked as a senior consultant at Laventhol & Horwath in Philadelphia, Penn. A graduate of Temple University in degree in business administration with an emphasis on Philadelphia, Superstein holds a bachelor of science finance and accounting. R & B Singer Gladys Knight to Perform Two Hard Rock Shows Submitted by Alina Viera, Bitner Goodman PR was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame HOLLYWOOD — Rhythm and blues and then, in 1998, into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Singer Gladys Knight will perform in the Hard Rock Fame. Live on Nov. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. Since then, she has celebrated 50 years in Georgia-born Singer-Songwriter Knight show business, has released award-winning solo debuted in 1960 at the tender age of 16 as Gladys inspirational albums, made her Broadway debut in Knight & The Pips. The song “Every Beat of My “Smokey Joe’s Café” and performed an original Heart” became an instant hit followed by two more composition at the 2002 Winter Olympics torch chart singles, “Guess Who” and “Letter Full Of lighting. Tears.” Tickets cost $45, $60 and $75. All seats are Four decades of hits followed yielding 10 reserved and available at the Hard Rock Live Box number one songs on the R & B chart, five that Office, open daily from noon until 7 p.m. Tickets became Top 20 pop hits and three that were awarded purchased in-person at the box office will not incur Grammy® awards including 1973’s “Midnight Train a service charge. to Georgia” for Best R & B Vocal Performance and Tickets also are available at all “Neither One of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com Goodbye)” for Best Pop Vocal Performance. or charge by phone: Miami-Dade (305) 358-5885, In 1995, Knight received a star on the Broward (954) 523-3309, and Palm Beach (561) Hollywood Walk of Fame. The following year, she 966-3309. Doors open one-hour prior to showtime.