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50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXVI • Number 16 December 16, 2005 Max Osceola Receives the 2005 Wishing You a Merry Christmas Leadership Broward Award By Jaime Restrepo DAVIE, FL and a Happy New Year! — Nov. 18, was a night of nights for Hollywood Council Representative Max Osceola. Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc. presented its 20th Annual “Profiles in Leadership” Dinner and Dance at the Signature Grand. Osceola is joined by other hon- orees, including: Hollywood City Manager Cameron Benson, Senior Vice President and Editor of the Sun-Sentinel Earl Maucker, com- munity leaders Alan and Marsha Levy and Superintendent of Broward County schools Dr. Frank Jaime Restrepo Till. Osceola and Hollywood City Manager Cameron Benson. See MAX, page 15 Hurricane Won’t Stop Red Ribbon Parade Felix DoBosz Happy Holidays from the Chairman’s Office. Wanda Bowers Miss Seminole Christine McCall waves as she makes her way down the parade route. By Shelley Marmor event, however after the weather subsided BIG CYPRESS — The annual the floats made their way down Snake Big Cypress Red Ribbon parade, original- Road past many onlookers as planned. ly scheduled for Oct. 21, took place on Dec. 2. Hurricane Wilma postponed this See PARADE, page 29 Felix DoBosz Happy Holidays from the Human Resources department. Lila Osceola Youth of all ages swarmed the gym for the Thanksgiving tournament. Thanksgiving Youth Basketball Classic Tournament By Lila Osceola sisted of Big Cypress, Del Ray Waves, and HOLLYWOOD — The long Lady Seminoles. awaited Thanksgiving Youth Basketball The 14 & under boys teams con- Classic was finally upon us. The Seminole sisted of Big Cypress, Del Ray Waves, and youth never looked forward to such an Hollywood Xtreme. event before. Youth of all ages swarmed If you have never seen a “7 & the Hollywood Gym on Nov. 18–19. The under” basketball player try as hard as atmosphere was filled with anxious lil’ possible, you are missing out on some ballers and the smell of brand new shoes. good healthy entertainment. As the coed The 17 & under boys and girls teams of youngsters took the court their had to be moved to the next weekend proud parents observed from the stands. because one court was not going to The games are intense, out of control and accommodate the number of teams that very amusing. needed to play. Diving on the floor for loose balls The 7 & under Coed teams con- is something this age division has no trou- sisted of Big Cypress, Hollywood 1 and ble with; the trend for the shoes is untied Hollywood 2. of course. But the outcome is always the The 10 & under Coed teams con- same. For this age division, all the partici- Felix DoBosz sisted of Big Cypress, Hollywood 1 and pants are champions. Each participant Hollywood 2. Happy Holidays from the staff at The Seminole Tribune. The 14 & under Girls teams con- See CLASSIC, page 17 The Seminole Tribune 2 December 16, 2005 MESSAGES OF HOLIDAY CHEER from the Chairman. hristmas… the time of the year for we must remember our armed forces in Iraq Cfamily and friends to be together. and say a special prayer for their safe This is an exciting time for our return. young ones and it gives us a warm feeling As members of to see the smiles and excitement on the Seminole Tribe, we their faces knowing that Santa all have so much to be will soon be here. thankful for so… enjoy the To all my people, I spirit of Christmas with your wish the joys of this season. family and friends. Let us all The best present we can rejoice and celebrate. receive is to look forward Mitchell Cypress to a safe holiday. If you Chairman are going to drink, have a designated driver. While we are enjoying the Christmas season, from the President . ’d like to take this opportunity to wish Enjoy yourselves, friends, and Iour Tribal members and friends a family during the holidays but don’t eat merry Christmas and a Happy New too much although there are many dinners Year! The holiday rush is upon us once ahead, and be careful as you drive! Also, again but before we get caught up in the remember those in need; let’s remember excitement and shopping frenzy, let us our blessings and help someone whenever remember the reason for the season-that is, possible. Go to church and remember the that it is the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Christmas story, enjoy the music and car- Son of God, who came to die for the sins ols! of the world! Let us be ever thankful for Again, I wish you a great and this! Who can comprehend God’s love for merry Christmas and successful New us! Year! Hard to believe that 2005, is May God bless you always, already over and that 2006, is just around Moses Osceola the corner! Better double-check your new President year’s resolutions for this year, and see if Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. you have all of them done; if not, you incere thanks to this very loving couple whom always took have a little less than a month to get the S time to help and care for me when my mom would be sick. rest of your resolutions done! Better get on it! Me, too! he power of the extended family within our Seminole culture T is so precious to all of us an continues today. he reason for the season - is Jesus! from Miss Seminole . T he holiday season has finally final exam for this semester and come Tarrived. Everyone looks forward to home to Hollywood. Even though I have visiting their families they haven’t done a lot of visiting over the semester I seen, eating to much food, and of course am still excited about spending a few getting presents. Christmas time is differ- weeks home to enjoy family and friends Please send all letters to 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024 ent this year for me. Instead of being at and not think about school. My friends [email protected] my old high school talking about what keep asking me when I am coming home Dear Tribal Members, damage to the park and your help was presents my friends want and seeing the because they can’t wait to exchange gifts. We appreciate the recognition of very much needed and appreciated. decoration go up, I’m at FSU counting the I’m excited about seeing every- American Indians by the President of the Thank you again, days till Christmas break. one and also because this year since I am United States. The President’s proclama- Cynthia and Lois Marano Out of the entire year, Christmas Miss Seminole I get to be involved in the tion honoring National American Indian has got to be my ultimate favorite holiday. Holiday Boat Festival. I remember hearing Heritage Month, on Nov. 2, shows the Dear Editor, You could have the worst possible day my mom call me into her room when she world that we are here and will always be I just wanted to drop you a short because you are stressed about finals, but would see the tribe’s entry on television. I here. note of thanks as an alumni of Florida when you think of Christmas coming in would say to myself I’m going to be on The president, in his proclama- State University for your formal support only a few short weeks your mood begins that boat one day proudly representing the tion, paid tribute to the Veterans of the for our school’s use of your namesake. My to change. Seminole Tribe of Florida and now I am. Revolutionary War to the Code Talkers of appreciation for your history and culture I know as soon as Thanksgiving I want to wish everyone a happy World War II all the way to our brothers truly has been raised by my experience at was over I started thinking about holiday season. This is the time of year for today in the U.S. Armed Forces. In addi- FSU. I am proud to be a “Seminole” at Christmas break. It is not just a break from everyone to reconcile their differences and tion he encouraged all citizens to learn heart, and your support of our school is a school but it chance to get to spend with remember why we have Christmas. Merry more about the rich heritage of Native true blessing. my family back home. During the year we Christmas everyone! And don’t forget only Americans. Kevin J. Leahy become distracted in what is important in the good little boys and girls get presents By working together the president life. Christmas helps us remember what from Santa. said we can build a future of hope for all we cherish most in this world. Christine E. McCall Native Americans. I very much believe I can’t wait to complete with my Miss Seminole 2005-2006 that by Seminoles working together, we can accomplish the same. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has been blessed. We are strong and get- ting stronger. We have seen many changes A Tale of Poor Indians in the passed two years and all for the bet- terment of our people. By Dr. Dean Chavers Abramoff was an original “Bush into Abramoff’s pockets, investigators’ I want to thank President Bush © 2005 Pioneer,” meaning someone who raised at allege. for his Proclamation and want to remind [Editor’s Note: Dr. Dean Chavers least $100,000 for Bush’s run for the Abramoff played both sides of the him, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, are the is Director of Catching the Dream, a White House.