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“Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXIII • Number 11 August 16, 2002 My Trip To New York City I took eleven Brighton middle Hi. My name is Mary Huff. Me school students and chaperones to New and a few other kids had the opportunity York City on July 8 -11. This was a to go to New York because of our great reward to the students that achieved a 2.5 GPA. We had to have a GPA of a 2.5 or GPA or better, and was sponsored by John higher. Wayne Huff, Alex Johns, and President At first I wasn’t going to go. But, Mitchell Cypress. There were other stu- I said to myself that it’s not everyday that dents eligible for the trip, but couldn’t go someone gets a chance to go to New due to conflicts. I asked one of the stu- York, so off I went. Our flight was at 9:30 dents to submit a story. Read and enjoy!! a.m., but we had to wake up at 5:30 a.m. – Louise Gopher, Assistant Education Our flight was out of Orlando Director. International Airport. We rode the airplane for 2 hours and 33 minutes. Later, we finally arrived in New York at LaGuardia Airport. The sightseeing started immediately with our tour guide, Geri Richards, who is a New York City resident. On the TNT Motorcoach, we toured lower Manhattan. Later that night, we went to the Alexandra Frank Rockefeller Plaza to tour Carrying the flags at the opening ceremony: (L-R) Austin Billie, Paula Bowers, Peter Hahn and John Jumper. the NBC Studios. While we were there, me and Reba Osceola made a tape of me, her, and 2002 North American Indigenous Games: Conan O’Brien. After that, the Team Florida Wins 5 Medals group went and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe. It By Alexandra Frank wrestling. was good food, except WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - For nine days, 25 The July 28 Opening Ceremony officially started off the food had already teams participated in the 2002 North American Indigenous the Indigenous Games with an evening event at the CanadInn been picked for us. After Games. The Seminole Tribe was represented by 127 partici- Stadium. 20,686 well wishers and athletes filled the stadium we got back to the hotel pants in varied sports venues such as basketball, baseball, vol- See NAIG, page 12 (Novetel), my family leyball, archery, rifle shooting, canoeing, athletics, golf, and took a tour by ourselves. The next day, we woke up around 6:00 a.m. and got ready and 9th Annual Seminole Wellness Conference took a shower, then went By Alexandra Frank to eat breakfast in the Mary Huff and Stephanie Smith at the bottom of the MARCO ISLAND–During the See NEW YORK, page 2 week of July 15-18, the Marco Island Statue of Liberty. Hilton Beach Resort served as the site for the 9th Annual Seminole Wellness Conference. The four-day conference Brian Billie, Business encompassed several issues aimed at wellness and recovery for the 200 conference attendees. Administration Graduate This was the first time I had attended the conference, and I was under the impression that the conference was set up only for individuals with substance abuse problems. On the contrary, the conference touched on subjects like health and fit- ness, divorce, low self-esteem, gambling, and diabetes. The classes on self-empow- erment were well delivered and, in some cases, humorous and fun. Seminoles in “recovery” had a chance to hear testimonials from other Seminoles successful in their recovery efforts. This helped the newly recovering substance abusers see that they are not alone in their efforts to straighten up their lives, and that others know first hand what they are going through. The testimonials often highlight- Alexandra Frank ed how the speaker started using drugs or Show me the muscle: (L-R) Lisa Tiger and Mitchell Cypress alcohol and what type of lifestyle they lived at the time. They would then talk about the turning point in their lives; what many other issues associated with sub- through family. This concept was eye- made them decide to give up alcohol or stance abuse. One issue, gambling, had a opening as, one by one, we learned the drugs. four-person panel, all of whom suffered history of the four former gambling Hearing the personal side of sub- from the habit to various degrees. addicts. Patsy Billie and Brian Billie on graduation night. stance abuse gave the testimonials a more The one common thread that As mentioned before, the four human feel, as the speakers described a linked all four individuals together was recovering gambling addicts suffered in debilitating disease that wrecks the self, the realization that they had some sort of various degrees of gambling. At least families, work, and society. substance abuse problem personally, or By Paula Cassels Keiser Career Institute in Cooper City See WELLNESS, page 7 SUNRISE–On July 26, the during the spring semester. The conference also explored suffered the effects of substance abuse Keiser Career Institute held its He was awarded a certificate for Commencement Ceremony in the new a 3.0 G.P.A. in the 2001 academic year. Crowne Plaza Hotel at Sawgrass Mills. His classes included Introduction to Tribal member Brian Billie, along with Computers, Accounting I, Accounting II, Big Cypress Incentive Awards his class, received diplomas in business Business Administration, Economics, administration. Macroeconomics, Business Law and By Candy Cypress Acting Director of Education announced the recipients “The commencement exercise is Principles of Management. BIG CYPRESS — It was time Louise Gopher praised the students for for the evening. The awards were given the culmination of your hard work and Presently, Brian Billie is attend- again to recognize and reward the stu- staying on top of their schoolwork and not to Kindergarten through 12th grade stu- intellectual effort,” said Dr. Arthur Keiser, ing Keiser Career College in Ft. dents for completing another successful letting other activities distract them. She dents. In addition to the awards, President President of Keiser Career Institute. Lauderdale. For the next two years, he school year and the 2002 Big Cypress also commended the Cypress and Rep. Bowers handed out T- The Keiser College and will work to achieve his (A.A degree) Incentive Awards students on having a good year and stated, shirts. Everglades College Board of Governors, Associate of Arts degree in Business ceremony was held at the gymnasium on “…they will be our future leaders.” The categories included Administration, Faculty and Staff also Administration. July 23. Board Representative Paul Kindergarten A’s and B’s, Majority A’s, A congratulated the students on their very Congratulations Brian, may all The gym was alive with colorful Bowers also complimented the students average, B average, Absent 3 days or less, special day. your dreams and wishes bring forth a decorations. The students had sprinkled on their determination and stressed the Perfect Attendance, Academic Effort, and Brian Billie is the son of Patsy prosperous future. the gymnasium with multicolored bal- importance of education. President Graduation. Billie in Big Cypress. Billie attended the loons that floated from each chair, and Mitchell Cypress thanked everyone for Many thanks to everyone richly-colored tablecloths covered the coming out and supporting this event. involved in organizing this notable event. tables. Colorful pictures from the past Cypress recognized the efforts of college Congratulations to all the students for school years were hung from the bleach- student Norma Tommie, who is majoring their continued effort and devotion. Also, Princess Pageant ers. in Elementary Education at Haskell Indian a very special congratulations to Anthony HOLLYWOOD – Everyone is invited As the community members Nations University. Joe for being the only Pre-K student at to attend the Seminole Princess Pageant, which showed up to attend the ceremony, the Master of Ceremonies Brian Ahfachkee to have perfect attendance! will be held at the Tribal Headquarters students, led by high school student Nena Billie, a recent college graduate, Auditorium on Saturday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. Frias, handed out balloons to all who Come and support the contestants as wanted them. they compete for the prestigious Miss Seminole Dinner began at 6:30 p.m., after and Junior Miss Seminole titles. Currently, the community member Junior Billie offered reigning titleholders are Miss Seminole Mercedes prayer. Our students served dinners of Osceola and Junior Miss Seminole June Jumper. chicken, ribs, potato salad, baked beans, Inside This Issue . . . All are invited to come and enjoy the and desserts on colorful dinnerware. day at the Tribal Headquarters. The Hollywood After dinner, Joe Osceola Sr. Letters ...... 2 Incentive Awards will be held at the Auditorium opened the ceremony with a prayer. from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Councilman David Cypress started off the Health Corner ...... 7 Afterwards, there will be a community evening by congratulating the students for Sports ...... 8 dinner from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Then, the their hard work and effort. He also intro- Princess Contest will begin in the Auditorium at duced and thanked the PAC committee Job Postings...... 10 7:00 p.m. (Linda Tommie, Jeanette Cypress, Announcements ...... 11 and Mary Jene Koenes) for their support. The Seminole Tribune 2 August 16, 2002 National Museum Of The American Indian Hosts Inaugural Pow Wow WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mall will come tribal nations in full regalia compete in several dance categories alive in a colorful expression of song and dance on the weekend including Men and Women’s senior (50 and over); Men’s fancy of Sept. 14-15 when the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the dance, grass and traditional (Northern and Southern); Women’s American Indian holds the first-ever nationwide pow wow. jingle dress, fancy shawl and traditional (Northern and Judges will pick winners in traditional competition categories Southern); Teens (13-17); Juniors (6-12) and Tiny Tots (5 and such as “Men’s Grass,” “Women’s Traditional,” “Women’s Jingle under). More than $77,000 in prize money will be awarded to Dress” and “Men’s Fancy.” the top five finishers in each category. Pow wows are social gatherings of hundreds of Native The drum groups are the heart of all pow wows and Americans who follow dances started centuries ago by their provide the pulsating beat that accompanies a dancer’s every ancestors and that continually evolve to include contemporary movement. They are led by two “host drums” that showcase two aspects. Usually held between April and October, these events of distinct styles of singing (Northern and Southern) and represent feasting, drum music and dance are attended by Natives and the best examples of each style. non-Natives, all of whom join in the dancing and take advantage The drum contest will highlight groups of 10 to 12 of the opportunity to see old friends and teach the traditional members each who frequently come from the same family and ways to a younger generation. sing traditional songs that often have been written by family The members and are handed Smithsonian’s pow wow, down from one generation an intertribal and, indeed, to the next. The host free public event, will be drums are Black Lodge held on the Mall next to (Blackfeet) from the site of the National Washington state and Museum of the American Cozad (Kiowa) from Indian, now under con- Oklahoma. struction on Each pow wow Kowaaye Loochlakne — Brown Horses Independence Avenue at begins with the Grand Fourth Street. The muse- Entry, which is a proces- um is scheduled sion of all the dancers into to open in fall 2004 and the dance arena. This bril- Thank You Everyone this pow wow is one of a liant sea of color is sched- number of public events uled to be led by the pow We would like to say you’ve shown us we can make it that the museum will host wow honorary chairman, Thank You from the bottom of through. between now and the Sen. Daniel Inouye (D- our hearts to those who stood by Again, we thank each time it opens. Hawaii) and an American us and gave us support in our and every one of you that sup- “The National Indian military veteran time of need. ported us. Museum of the American color guard. Thank You for all the Those who traveled from Indian Inaugural Pow Native foods such flowers and for the time and Trail every day to be with us and Wow will be a wonderful as Indian tacos, frybread effort put into feeding everyone help us, we appreciate it very opportunity for the muse- Dancers on the National Mall (L-R): Dorene Red Cloud (Lakota); and corn soup will be sold after the funeral. much. um to introduce Suzanne Torchiani (Ho-Chunk), Jim Pepper Henry (Kaw), Dawnita and authentic Native arts Washington-area audi- and crafts may be pur- In such a very sad time Your prayers are greatly Neconie (Kiowa–Pawnee–Otoe-Missouria), Dorothy Lippert we all appreciate each and every appreciated. ences to a traditional (Choctaw). chased directly from noted Plains-style pow wow, jewelers and artisans. one of your sympathetic hearts. Again, thank you, with all the dancing and For additional Our loss will take time to heal Harry Tommie feasting - and coming together of many Indian people - that information about the pow wow, the general public may call but with such family members Earlene Osceola accompanies such events across Indian Country,” says museum (202) 357-3164 ext. 159 for a recorded message or visit the and community members as Mona Osceola Director W. Richard West (Southern Cheyenne). museum’s Web site at www.americanindian.si.edu. The audience will see dancers representing hundreds of

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She has Nicole Osceola and Krystle Young with 600-pound Sea Lion. phones and take calls from also helped out at the other sometimes irate and /or very reservations when they were emotional persons, as well as short-handed. handle the Teletype machine, Cindy is married, has Recreation Kids Head To not only for the Hollywood three dogs, and her hobbies reservation, but for the other include reading, cooking and reservations as well. exercising. Glad to have you Miami Seaquarium McFarlane started Seminole Police Dispatcher Cindy McFarlane on the job. with us, Cindy! By Paula Cassels and part of his job was to drive the kids HOLLYWOOD — On July 25, every year to Miami Seaquarium. A total Recreation treated the Seminole youth of 17 children and 15 adults and three with a trip to the legendary Miami vans made the trip down to the Brighton Students Tour Southern California Seaquarium. The recreation van was Seaquarium. Submitted by D. Michele Thomas, Chairman’s Office loaded with children of all ages, driver The sun was shining until the Seminole students Kyle Doney, Andrew Bowers, Kenny Descheene and two chaperones, vans pulled up to the Seaquarium, where James Girtman, Jarrid Smith and Trina Bowers toured Jose Herrera and Patrice McCrea, who they were welcomed with a morning southern California on the week of June 25-30. shower, which lasted until the first The students left Orlando on Tuesday, June 25 Dolphin show. and landed in Los Angeles in time for dinner at the House Which didn’t hamper the show, of Blues on Sunset Boulevard. The students stayed in because it seemed the dolphins’ Santa Monica from June 25 to Thursday, June 27. mission was to see how many peo- On Wednesday, they took a sightseeing tour ple they could get wet before the through Hollywood, visiting the Warner Brothers Studio show was over. Flipper the T.V. and lunching at the Hard Rock Café. Later, they watched star and Loita the Killer Whale the Dodgers play the Colorado Rockies at Dodger were the featured performers, and Stadium. the children were also amazed and On Thursday, they visited Disneyland, Knoxberry delighted by the exotic Pacific Farms and had dinner at the Universal CityWalk. white-sided dolphins as they show On Friday, the group picked up and headed for off their grace and natural abili- San Diego. First stop, the San Diego Zoo. The students ties. then had some free time that night. The kids seemed to love On Saturday, the group went on a historical tour the shows and all of the animals in of the city, lunching at Buster’s Beach House and finished the tanks. Near the end, the group their West Coast visit with a trip to Tijuana. stopped for lunch at Manatee Bay Thanks to John Wayne Huff, Sr., Alex Johns and Café to cool off. Mitchell Cypress. Without them, the trip wouldn’t have To end the trip, they happened. watched the Top Deck Dolphin We also would like to salute the 2002 high school Show, which showcased the high- graduates. Andrew Jordan Bowers- Brighton Resident, flying antics of the bottlenose dol- Holly Nicole Johns- Brighton Resident, Christopher Chad phins as they performed leaps and Huff- Brighton Resident, Kyle Richard Doney- Chinook, rolls. Montana, and Sonja Jean Buck- Oklahoma. As the kids said good-by to the dolphins, Josiah Bowers said that, when he grows up, he wants to work at the Miami Seaquarium and feed the animals. On June 6, Miami Seaquarium welcomed the birth of a California Sea Lion at the Kids show off catch of the day. Golden Dome facility. The new- born weighs approximately 20 pounds and is 2 feet long. The made the trip to the Seaquarium a lot of Miami Seaquarium are pleased to say that fun. both baby and mother appear to be doing Kenny said he has worked for great. If your looking for fun, try the Seminole Recreation Gym for many years Miami Seaquarium.

Andrew Bowers Jr. Holly Johns Sonja Jean Buck Kyle Doney Lazy Days Of Summer? Not In B.C. By Libby Blake Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa. BIG CYPRESS — “School’s Out For Summer, “I blocked 60 rooms and they’re all full. So far, I have School’s Out For Summer!” Remember when Alice Cooper about 260 total going, including parents and siblings,” said belted out those lyrics, which became an anthem for us Baby- Gorton a week before the trip. Boomers? We couldn’t wait for those lazy days of summer when school was out and we didn’t have to do anything. Well, school may be out in Big Cypress, but there has been nothing lazy about the days for the youth of the community. Since June, the kids’ weekdays have been filled with activities, thanks to the staff of the Recreation Department. Cool day of summer at Pines Ice Arena. Between 30 and 60 youth have joined in the fun each day, whether four-wheeling on bikes or two-wheeling on skates (ice and Ice Skating In The Summer roller), playing basketball or bowl- ing, splashing in the pool or frolick- By Paula Cassels ing at the beach, slicing up the pizza HOLLYWOOD — On July at Chuck-E-Cheese or tossing back 30, Recreation took the Seminole some popcorn at the movies. community kids ice skating. As the “The response from the summer temperatures heated up, 19 kids, and the parents, has just been kids and adults chilled out at the great,” said Assistant Recreation Pines Ice Arena in Pembroke Pines. Director Jack Gorton. “This is proba- At the Pines Ice Arena, you bly the most kids we’ve had partici- can learn to Ice Skate in three weeks. pate in our summer youth program.” Seats fill up quickly on the school bus as the youth leave the gym for an activity. They can also teach you to play ice “We have had so many kids hockey, and you can plan your on a daily basis that we had to bor- Birthday Party there as well. row a school bus and driver from A few of the Hollywood Ahfachkee just to make sure no one was left out that wanted to Gorton added that more rooms would be obtained to Seminole kids shared what they like go.” house the last minute sign-ups, and bus transportation would also about ice skating, Brian Osceola, 11 The big finale of the summer took place Aug. 8 – 11 at be provided for those who do not wish to drive. years old, likes ice skating because its fun and he likes to skate fast. Duelle Gore, 10 years old, likes to skate on the ice in circles and some times he falls down. He says he Deadline For ACT Exam Registration Is August 23 likes the floor because it is always The next ACT Assessment will tually all U.S. colleges and universities, college prep courses taken, extracurricular cold, with ice pieces that you can be administered on September 28, 2002. including all Ivy League schools. The activities and other information. The test pick up and hold in your hand. College-bound high school students must ACT is not an aptitude test - it is an aca- fee is $25 ($28 in Florida). J.T. Osceola likes to ice register for the college admissions exam demic achievement test that measures stu- ACT’s website (w-vvxv.act.org) skate backwards, and 4-year old Mi- by August 23 - the deadline for having the dents on what they learned in high school. has helpful information, sample tests and Lyn Williams likes to skate with her registration postmarked. Because it is curriculum-based, the opportunity to order test prep materi- mom holding hands. There is a late registration post- colleges use ACT scores for more than als such as ACTive Prep, an interactive Everyone had a good time. mark deadline of September 6, but an admissions decisions - they use scores to CD-ROM that contains practice tests with If you decide to go ice skating this extra fee is charged for late registrations. place freshmen into classes that the stu- instant scores and study plans to prepare summer, make sure you bring a coat, Students can get registration packets from dents are academically prepared to handle. for the real test. A free sample test is since it gets very cold in the ice their high school counselors or register For admissions decisions, col- available from high school counselors in a arena. 4-year-old Mi-Lyn and Mom. online at www.act.org. leges use ACT scores along with a stu- brochure called Preparing for the ACT ACT scores are accepted by vir- dent’s high school grade point average, Assessment. The Seminole Tribune 4 August 16, 2002 Birthday Bash Held For Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress By Libby Blake duced and graciously posed for pictures with anyone BIG CYPRESS — On Aug. 6, over 400 peo- who asked. Jones is the current Light Heavyweight ple packed the Big Cypress Gym to pay their respects Champion in both the World Boxing Council (WBC) and offer birthday wishes to Councilman David and International Boxing Federation (IBF) rankings. Cypress. Cypress, whose birthday was actually the day For more information on Roy Jones, Jr. and before, gratefully accepted birthday wishes from Tribal his many activities, visit his website at citizens, employees, and friends. www.RoyJonesJr.com. Jones is involved in various Guests started arriving at 10:00 a.m., and seats fields including music and producing. were at a premium soon thereafter. Robin Hernandez After a bountiful luncheon of fried catfish, and Louise Osceola, along with their usual festivities barbecue ribs, chicken necks, ham hocks and all the helpers, had the gym completely decorated in the fixings, Councilman Cypress opened the numerous Tribal colors. gifts from the well-wishers. During this, Cypress took The Paul “Cowbone” Buster Band provided the opportunity to make an important announcement. gospel and country music. Cowbone’s band, with “ A lot of you have been asking me for some Chunky Buster on lead guitar, Solomon Cypress on time if I was going to run for Chairman in the next bass, and Ira Buster on drums, recently added Paul election. I want to let everyone know that my brother “Don Helms” Hulahan on the steel guitar and dobro, Mitchell (Cypress) has decided to run for the Chairman giving the group added depth. position and I plan to support him in every way,” Around 11:00 a.m. the special entertainment announced Cypress, adding that he will stay where he began with performances by Rod Stewart, Patsy Cline, is and run again for the Council. Reba McEntire, and the “King” Elvis Presley imper- Cypress’s announcement was met by applause sonators. Both Cline and McEntire led the crowd in and congratulations to brother Mitchell. The festivities singing “Happy Birthday” to Cypress. slowly wound down as the guests meandered out in Very special guest Roy Jones, Jr. was intro- high spirits and full bellies. The Seminole Tribune 5 August 16, 2002 Saving Money Through Refinancing

By Ken Goosens loan of $125,000 to pay off a loan of $120,000. The closing costs are actually included in the loan. [Editor’s note. Ken Goosens works for the Tribe in Second, you may pay a higher interest rate. Housing Finance and counsels Tribal members on Commonly, a lender will “pay” the closing costs in loans and their credit. The opinions he expresses return for bumping up the interest rate by 1/8%. For are his own.] example, instead of a 7% interest rate, you pay 7.125%. Did you realize that you may be able to save Whatever you do, ask the lender who offers significant money on an automobile, home mortgage you a “no cost” refinance loan if the principal will loan, or other loan, by refinancing it? Interest rates larger than the loan amount or how much higher the rise and fall, and when they fall significantly below interest rate is. the interest rate you are paying a loan, you may be Beware lowering your monthly payment by able to pay off the loan you got earlier with a new extending the loan. one that costs you less. You can lower your monthly payments just The basic premise of refinancing is that you by taking out a longer term, but this is a false saving. prepay an existing loan using To pay less per month now, cheaper money from a new you pay longer on a loan, loan. Money that used to go which greatly increases your into paying debt now goes into interest payments. your pocket. But there are Generally, don’t some catches and pitfalls to extend the loan, but rather pay avoid. Here’s how to take it off in the same, original advantage of the opportunity to save money through time. For example, if you originally had a 30-year refinancing. loan and have been paying it for 10 years, you have Know the interest rate you pay on any loan, and 20 years more to pay. Don’t pay off the 30-year loan keep comparing it to current interest rates. with a new 30-year loan. Pay it off with a new 20- What interest rate are you paying on your year loan. car loan, your home mortgage, and your credit cards Consider a term of 15 years or less on the refi- with balances? If you can’t answer that question, nanced loan. you’ll never know if you have an opportunity to save Generally, loans with shorter terms have money. lower interest rates, giving you an additional break on Interest rates in July and August 2002 the interest rate. On home loans, the break point dipped to unusual lows. The best previous opportuni- where the interest rate drops an additional half per- ty for refinance occurred in March and late August in cent is 15 years. 2001. Before that, the great opportunity to refinance Even if you end up with the same monthly occurred in 1998. You have to watch for those oppor- payment as the original loan had, you are saving tunities. money because you are paying much less interest Read you loan contract to see whether it discour- over the life of the loan. ages or penalizes refinancing. Don’t borrow more than your collateral is worth Most loans may be prepaid anytime. on a loan, do make all your payments on the old However, some loan contracts may not allow prepay- loan on time and in full, and keep your credit his- ment. Others may have prepayment penalties. Some tory clean. become penalty-free only after a certain number of Else you may not be able to take advantage years. of refinancing. You often hear car dealers say they The most common prepayment penalty is will pay off your old car loan. What is really happen- the interest payment due for a year, which could easi- ing is that they will loan you the money to pay off the ly run thousands of dollars. Paying $5,000 up front in old loan, which is called rolling over the old loan into penalties to lower payments $50 a month, for exam- the new. ple, will not make good sense financially. Then you are “upside down,” meaning that Factor in the cost of refinancing. you owe more in your loan than your car is worth. As Loans generally have “closing costs”, which long as you are upside down, you won’t be able to is money you must pay up front for a loan. The most refinance with another car loan. common fee for refinancing is 1% of the new loan If you are delinquent on your old loan, don’t amount, but there may be additional charges for such expect to be able to get a new one. You’ve already things as a credit check or appraisal. shown lenders that they cannot rely on you to pay the At some point the cost of refinancing out- debt. weighs the savings from the monthly payments. Finally, realize that the low interest rates you Figure how many years you have before you recoup may read about or see quoted are only for people the up front costs in savings. with excellent credit and make a large down pay- For example, if you have $3,600 in costs but ment. If you have been 30 days or more late making save $100 per month, three years will pass before you debt payments, have bills that went into collection, or save enough just to get back the initial costs. have too much debt, the interest rate you will get may You may be able to include the costs of refinancing be much higher. in the loan itself. If you can’t refinance because your credit There are two ways to include refinancing history needs to be better, don’t despair. Clean up costs in the loan without having to pay anything up your credit history so that you can get out of that car front out of your pocket. loan with a 20% interest rate or that home mortgage First, you may be able to borrow the closing with a 10.5% interest rate. Don’t let the opportunity costs in the loan. For example, you may be getting a to save money by refinancing pass by you.

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Congratulations and best wishes for a suc- Malachi Baker Rayel Billie cessful term! 2nd Grade – Ahfachkee School 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School Robb Cypress Owachige Osceola A Average A Average Junior – Bachman Academy Sophomore – Clewiston High School Hollywood (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Academic Effort Malari Baker Shawna Billie Academic Effort Billie, Chawndra, Freshman, Miami-Dade Kindergarten – Ahfachkee School 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Quenton Osceola Community College, Miami, FL All A’s & B’s B Average Ryan Cypress 1st Grade – Ahfachkee School Billie, Christina, Freshman, Broward Community 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Academic Effort College Davie, FL Anthony Balentine Sonny Billie Improved Grades Billie, Laura, Sophmore, Broward Community 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School 8th Grade – Clewiston Middle School Ragan Osceola College Davie, FL Academic Effort Academic Effort Terrina Cypress 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Buster, Jessica, Freshman, Broward Community 3rd Grade – Eastside Elementary School Majority A’s College Davie, FL JR Balentine Stevie Billie Academic Effort Clay, Brande, Freshman Indian River Community 6th Grade - Ahfachkee School 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Ryan Osceola College Ft. Pierce, FL Academic Effort B Average Tyler Cypress 6th Grade – Ahfachkee School Deitz, Erica, Sophomore 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School B Average ITT Technical Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jessalyn Balentine Summer Billie Majority A’s Emery, Nicole, Sophomore 8th Grade – Ahfachkee School 7th Grade - Ahfachkee School Absent 3 days or less Sarah Osceola Oakland Community College,Bloomfield Hills, MI B Average B Average Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Perfect Attendance Perfect Attendance Ashley Escobar All A’s & B’s Frank, Anthony, Senior 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL Josie Balentine Tiffany Billie Improved Grades Symphony Osceola Frank, Brandon, Sophomore 3rd Grade – Lewis Elementary School 6th Grade - Ahfachkee School Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Broward Community College, Davie, FL (Tampa, Florida) Academic Effort Herschel Frank All A’s & B’s Frank, Vanessa, Sophomore Academic Effort 6th Grade – Ahfachkee School Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL Travis Billie Academic Effort Megan Otero Green, Brett, Freshman LT Balentine 6th Grade – Admiral Farragut Academy Junior - Brenau Academy Broward Community College, Davie, FL Freshman – Hidden Lake Academy (St. Petersburg, Florida) Gianna Garcia (Gainesville, Georgia) Hawk, Tommie, Sophomore Academic Effort Academic Effort 4th Grade – Jonathan Valley Elementary A Average University of Miami, Miami, FL (Waynesville, North Carolina) Absent 3 days or less Hiatt, Stephanie, M.A. Lariah Balentine Aiden Bowers Academic Effort University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD 1st Grade – Ahfachkee School Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Sawena Otero Jim, Amber, Freshman A Average Academic Effort Hali Garcia 7th Grade – Preston Public School Broward Community College, Davie, FL 4th Grade – Jonathan Valley Elementary (Oklahoma) Nelson, Michael, Freshman Maranda Osceola Alanis “Emilee” Bowers (Waynesville, North Carolina) B Average Broward Community College, Davie, FL 5th Grade - Ahfachkee School 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School B Average Nelson Sr., Theodore, Ph.D. Academic Effort Majority A’s Thalia Pacheco Barry University, Miami, FL Ildy Garcia 3rd Grade – Sunset Park Elementary Osceola III, Max, Sen. Tana Bear-Osceola Alyssa “Lauren” Bowers Sophomore – The Gow School (New York) (Pueblo, Colorado) The George Washington University,Washington, D.C. 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School 5th Grade - Ahfachkee School Academic Effort B Average Osceola, Caroline, Freshman Academic Effort Majority A’s Bates Technical College, Tacoma, WA Clayton Hall Travis Pacheco Osceola, Geraldine, Freshman Cody Bert Kayla Bowers 4th Grade - Ahfachkee School 6th Grade, Pitts School Broward Community College, Davie, FL Freshman – Ahfachkee School 6th Grade – American Heritage A Average (Pueblo, Colorado) Osceola, Jimmy, Junior, B Average (Plantation) Academic Effort Johnson and Wales University, North Miami, FL Academic Effort Daylynn Hall Osceola, Jo-Lin, Sophomore Isaac Bettelyoun 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Kaylynn Pewo Johnson and Wales University, North Miami, FL 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Toahooke Bowers B Average 7th Grade – Admiral Farragut Academy Osceola, Mercedes, Freshman Academic Effort Senior – American Heritage (Plantation) Academic Effort Stetson University, Deland, FL Academic Effort Santa Fe Hall Osceola, Mitchell, Freshman Kane Bettelyoun High School Graduation 7th Grade – Clewiston Middle School Cooper Rivers The Gulf Academy of the South, Casselberry, FL 2nd Grade – Ahfachkee School Academic Effort 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Osceola, William, Freshman B Average Wilson Bowers A Average Broward Community College, Davie, FL Sophomore - Ahfachkee School Stephanie Hall Osceola-Branch, Emily, Senior Megan Bettelyoun B Average 6th Grade - Ahfachkee School Destiny Robbins Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School High School Graduation B Average Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Osceola-Demayo, Melissa, Junior Academic Effort All A’s & B’s Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Daniel Bullard Jonathan Harjo Porter, Billie, Senior Myra Bettelyoun Senior – Ahfachkee School Freshman - Ahfachkee School Jonathan Robbins University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School B Average B Average 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Sanders, Arlene, Freshman Academic Effort High School Graduation B Average Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, FL Ayze Henry Thomas, Jamenia, Freshman Akol Billie Meredith Bullard Junior – Home-Schooled Tucomah Robbins Johnson and Wales University, North Miami, FL 2nd Grade – Chesterbrook Academy Freshman – Ahfachkee School Academic Effort 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Tiger, Eric, Senior B Average B Average B Average Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nauthkee Henry Tiger, Kashane, Junior Alfred Billie Jeanie Capricien 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Eric Sanders St. Leo University, St. Leo, FL 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School Majority A’s 4th Grade – Eastside Elementary School Tiger, Summer, Junior Academic Effort Majority A’s Academic Effort University of Miami, Miami, FL Colby Herrera Zepeda, Pedro, Sophomore April Billie DeForest Carter 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School Klayton Sanders Stetson University, Deland, FL 7th Grade - Ahfachkee School 3rd Grade – Eastside Elementary School B Average 3rd Grade – American Academy (Boca) Academic Effort B Average A Average Big Cypress Absent 3 days or less Darren Jim Bonnie Billie 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School Dion Sanders Billie, Bobbie, Freshman 6th Grade – Admiral Farragut Academy Gregory Carter B Average 6th Grade – American Heritage (Boca) Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD (St. Petersburg, Florida) 6th Grade – Clewiston Middle School B Average Billie, Corey, Freshman Academic Effort B Average Susie Jim Full Sail Center for Real World Ed.,Winter Park, FL 3rd Grade – Ahfachkee School Ann Tiger Bowers, Nadine, Freshman Brannon Billie Nicole Coppedge Academic Effort 6th Grade - Ahfachkee School Broward Community College, Davie, FL 4th Grade – Lewis Elementary School Junior – Coolidge Public Schools Academic Effort Bowers, Toahooke, Freshman (Tampa, Florida) (Arizona) Monique Jimmie Broward Community College, Davie, FL B Average Academic Effort 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Derrick Tiger Coppedge, Amy, Sophomore B Average Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA Byron Billie Aaron Cypress All A’s & B’s Jumper, Cathy, Sophomore 8th Grade – Clewiston Middle School 5th Grade - Ahfachkee School Christopher Joe, Jr. FL College of Natural Health, Pompano Beach, FL Academic Effort Academic Effort 1st Grade – Ahfachkee School Savannah Tiger King, Lindsey, Freshman Majority A’s Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Broward Community College, Davie, FL Cody Billie Aileen Cypress Perfect Attendance All A’s & B’s Osceola, Ida, Freshman 5th Grade – Ahfachkee School 1st Grade – American Academy Perfect Attendance Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL B Average B Average June Jumper Pacheco, Naomi, Junior, Perfect Attendance Senior – Ahfachkee School Tequesta Tiger Colorado State University, Pueblo, CO Alex Cypress B Average 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School Tommie, Danny, Freshman Cypress Billie 6th Grade – Admiral Farragut Academy High School Graduation B Average Broward Community College, Davie, FL 1st Grade – Ahfachkee School Academic Effort Absent 3 days or less Majority A’s Katinna Jumper Brighton Anthony Cypress Kindergarten – Ahfachkee School Demetria Tigertail Dannee Billie Kindergarten - Ahfachkee School Academic Effort 6th Grade – Silver Palms Elementary Chalfant, Jack, Freshman 3rd Grade – Ahfachkee School Academic Effort School South Florida Community College, Avon Park, FL Academic Effort K’ahna Jumper Academic Effort Gopher, Carla, MBA Billy Cypress 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School University of Tampa, Tampa, FL Issiah Billie 5th Grade – Eastside Elementary School A Average Kellie Tigertail Holata, Andrea, Freshman Junior – Ahfachkee School Academic Effort 8th Grade – Clewiston Middle School Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL B Average Kaylee Jumper Academic Effort Holata, Kevin, Junior Charley Cypress 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL Jon Ross Billie Senior - Ahfachkee School B Average Tylor Tigertail Johns, Alexander, Freshman 4th Grade – Ahfachkee School B Average 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Indian River Community College, Ft. Pierce, FL B Average High School Graduation Keith Jumper A Average Johns, Emma, Grad. 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL Katherine Billie Darwin Cypress Improved Grades Catlin Tommie Josh, Lucinda, Freshman 8th Grade - Ahfachkee School 3rd Grade – American Heritage Academy 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ Academic Effort B Average Kelcie Jumper A Average Stockton, La Shara, Freshman 4th Grade - Ahfachkee School Indian River Community College, Ft. Pierce, FL LeAnna Billie Dawna Cypress B Average Danni Jae Tommie Tirell, Timothy, Freshman 8th Grade – First Indian Baptist Academy 6th Grade – Ahfachkee School 2nd Grade – Ahfachkee School Indian River Community College, Fl. Pierce, FL B Average A Average Korliss Jumper A Average Tommie, O’Hara, Sophomore Perfect Attendance 1st Grade – Ahfachkee School Keiser College, Tallahassee, FL Micco Billie Majority A’s Lorelei Tommie Youngblood, Suraiya, Junior 5th Grade – Ahfachkee School Ian Cypress 1st Grade – Pine Crest School Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL B Average 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Robin Landin B Average B Average 3rd Grade – Chesterbrook Academy Moses Billie Academic Effort Trisha Walker Immokalee Senior – Ahfachkee School Jalen Cypress 6th Grade - Ahfachkee School B Average 2nd Grade - Ahfachkee School Jason Melton Majority A’s Benson, Dorothy, Freshman High School Graduation Academic Effort 2nd Grade – Eastside Elementary School Edison Community College, Ft. Myers, FL Karen Cypress Majority A’s Karlito Wargolet Pequeno, Cecilia, Freshman Natalie Billie 7th Grade – Clewiston Middle School 2nd Grade – Jonathan Valley Elementary Edison Community College, Ft. Myers, FL 5th Grade – Lawrence Public Schools Academic Effort Bradley Osceola (Waynesville, North Carolina) Pequeno, Diane, Freshman (Kansas) 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School B Average Edison Community College, Ft. Myers, FL Academic Effort Kegan Cypress B Average Plunkett, Christopher, Senior 3rd Grade - Ahfachkee School Absent 3 days or less Reagan Whitecloud Palm Beach Atlantic College,West Palm Beach, FL Nathan Billie B Average 1st Grade - Ahfachkee School 6th Grade – Admiral Farragut Academy Klaressa Osceola B Average Tampa (St. Petersburg, Florida) Kira Cypress 7th Grade - Ahfachkee School Academic Effort 3rd Grade – Eastside Elementary School B Average Hageman, Chasity, Freshman Academic Effort Perfect Attendance Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL The Seminole Tribune 7 August 16, 2002 Health Corner v Chaneegé enchogé v Cvfeknetv onakv It’s All About A Stretch By Kenny Bayon C.PT knees to chest. Muscles Stretched: Chest, · Stretch alone. Recently I read an article Think about the last time you stretched. upper back, shoulders, triceps. (by a very popular coach) who suggested that an ath- Really stretched. If that hands-over-head, mid-after- Lying Trunk Twist Starting Stance: Stand few lete should stretch (while assisted by another) to a noon super yawn was your best effort, you’re far Muscles Stretched: feet away from any solid point of maximal stretch and then contract the muscle from alone. Lower back, abdominals, butt. object (table, desk, counter), pushing back against the “helper”……..sequencing It’s a conundrum. We spend hours exercising Starting Stance: Lie feet shoulder-width apart. this way several times. in order to lower our body fat, increase our muscular- flat on back with right knee Extend arms and lean on As a coach, I cringe when I hear of partner- ity and expand our cardiovascular capacity. Yet when bent over the left, keeping left leg straight. object, bending forward at waist. Don’t round back or assisted stretching. it comes to improving our flexibility through stretch- Execution: Pull right leg across with left shoulders. The primary purpose of stretching is: to ing — which is crucial for peak performance and hand and look in opposite direction of stretch. Do Execution: Continue bending forward until increase a range of motion for sport-specific move- injury prevention, and should be the shortest and same stretch with other leg. Advanced: Keep leg arms and back are parallel to floor, keeping knees ments (like swimming, cycling, and running) that easiest part of a workout — we avoid it like a trip to straight while pulling it over. slightly bent. Push chest and head toward ground. allow the muscles to optimally function within that the in-laws. Advanced: Squat deeper or place hands on higher range…….thereby reducing the likelihood of We’re talking about making gains in pliabili- Kneeling Bow surface or wall. injury in the process. ty, not just going through the motions as part of a Muscles Stretched: Quadriceps, mid and I’ve had as many people injured due to warm-up. Whether you’re as stiff as a titanium shaft upper back, shoulders. Doorway Stretch ‘partner-assisted stretching’ as I have because they or as supple as grass, and no matter what your activi- Starting Stance: Sit on heels and drop chest Muscles Stretched: Chest, shoulders, biceps. were inflexible in the first place. Stretching, by ties of choice, increased pliancy is always a good to knees. Starting Stance: Stand between doorway nature, has a very high “return” on the 5-6 minutes thing. And static (also known as traditional) stretch- Execution: Extend arms in front and push with hands posted palms forward (shoulder level) on you ‘invest’ in it after each workout. ing, which involves gently easing muscles past their down on floor with heels of hands. either side of frame. Adding a mate to the process means always normal range of motion, is the simplest ticket to a Execution: Lean forward and stick out chest. having to have a partner available to stretch with more limber physique. Lying Abdominal/Back Stretch Advanced: Place hands at various heights and walk (which will lead to inconsistency) and adding an ele- Unlike active stretching, which we covered Muscles Stretched: Abdominals, lower back. forward a couple of steps. ment of risk to our ‘return-on-investment’ equation. in a recent article, static stretching is not a warm-up Starting Stance: Lie on stomach with elbows Here are some more tips about training: · Use the 5 to 6 minute rule. If a stretching in itself. It shouldn’t be performed until the body’s pulled in by side. · It’s actually far more beneficial (& session begins to last longer than six minutes, it’s less been in action — walking, jumping rope, jogging, Execution: Elevate upper body by pushing safer) to stretch AFTER your workouts than likely to be viewed as a ‘reward’…………. and more biking — for at least 10 minutes. And for maximum off elbows. Advanced (only if free of lower-back before them. Warm muscles are more flexible than likely to be seen as, yet, another workout. results, wait until you’re entirely finished with a problems): Push off hands. cold one’s. So a stretch can be more complete and Keep it short and to the point. Stretch mus- workout or activity before digging in; by then, your done more patiently. The words ‘hurry’ and ‘stretch’ cles groups (rather than individual muscles) as often muscles should be in their warmest and most supple Lying Hamstring Stretch never belong together. A good, patient warm-up as possible. After a run or ride, you should have state. Muscles Stretched: Hamstrings. should gradually stretch you enough PRIOR to any about 4 basic stretches that you sequence through. When executed properly, static stretching, Starting Stance: Lie on back. session. After a swim, you should have a separate 4 stretches. besides increasing pliability, might help alleviate Execution: Keeping legs straight and back Furthermore, Dr. Ed Burke (formerly of the When a sequence goes longer than 5 to 6 min- soreness after a strenuous workout; can reduce stress flat, lift one leg at a time and pull toward chest. US Cycling Federation Center for Science, Medicine utes……it’s not very likely that you’ll repeat it and tension; and is an excellent post-exercise cool- Alternate to other leg. Advanced: Use towel or rope and Technology) states that stretching in the post- after every workout. And consistency is the key to it down mechanism (after playing 18 holes, for for extra pull. exercise period also “helps to circulate nutrients to all. instance). muscle tissues and to carry waste product away from · Stretch shallow. Once I had an athlete e- We’ve detailed 12 static stretches that cover Corkscrew the muscles”. mail me distressed because she couldn’t touch her the major muscles used in training: chest, arms, back, Muscles Stretched: Hips, lower and mid · Stretching should feel good. If you’re toes…….like her training partners (of course). I legs, hips, shoulders and abdominals. While this isn’t back, abdominals, legs. stretching ‘til you feel the burn’…..you’re on thin ice asked her, “How often do you touch your toes in a a comprehensive flexibility routine, it offers a solid Starting Stance: Keeping back straight, sit and are an injury waiting to happen. View your race?” base. And for those who are more supple, we’ve with left leg straight and cross right foot over left leg. stretching as a reward to a workout completed. Remember that our goal with stretching is to included some advanced techniques. Place right hand on floor behind body, and left arm I’m often asked, “How long should I hold a increase flexibility WITHIN the range-of-motion for All stretches should be performed at least outside right leg. particular stretch?” My reply is usually……”Don’t the event we’re preparing for. Now a gymnast should every other day, but preferably daily. Aim for weekly Execution: Turn and look toward right hand. time it. Don’t count. Don’t have any predetermined be able to touch their toes. But how many gymnast- improvements until you reach your goal, then main- Without changing feet position, turn and face other length of time for which you stretch any muscle.” coaches suggest that their athletes do 10mile runs off tain. If running short on time, perform stretches that direction. Repeat with opposite leg. Instead, practice listening to the body and the bike? Zero. The run to the pommel-horse just apply to your problem areas. Do 2-3 sets of each it’s muscles for them to tell YOU when enough is isn’t THAT long. It’s not ‘sport specific’, right? stretch, holding for 20-40 seconds each time until you Elevated Lunge enough. That period of time should vary depending Well, neither is the need to be hyper-flexible feel mild tension, but no pain. Stretch under control Muscles Stretched: Groin, quadriceps, hip on the muscle you’re stretching and the workout that for a triathlete. (no bouncing) and maintain deep breathing, which flexors, buttocks. the stretching proceeds. But the key is to treat it as a Once you can stretch past the point of the promotes relaxation. Starting Stance: Place one foot flat on knee- ‘feel-good’ practice where you develop a sense of range-of-motion that approaches what you’ll actu- Full-Body Stretch level (or lower) bench, step or chair; keep back foot intuition about what your body needs to facilitate ally use in an event, the benefits cease while the Muscles Stretched: Legs, back, abdominals, planted on toes about two feet behind body. recovery. risk begins to climb. chest, shoulders. Execution: Dip body down so chest touches · Never bounce. I realize that most of us So how far do you go? Again, use/develop Starting Stance: Either lying flat on back or front knee and back knee almost touches ground. know this one by now so I may be ‘preaching to the an ‘intuition’ for what FEELS good…….and then standing; legs straight and hands extended above Make sure front knee remains behind front toes. choir’. Bouncing is termed ‘ballistic stretching’ and stop. With time, you’ll find that what ‘feels head. Switch legs. can actually induce a muscular response that causes good’ IS a deeper range that Execution: Make body as long as possible, muscles to contract (shorten) and become even more you can safely stretch. while slightly arching back. Standing Quadriceps Stretch tight. Sorry to include the ‘now-obvious’, but no rec- Muscles Stretched: Quadriceps and hip flex- ommendation on stretching is complete without a Darren Liebman assisted Lying Leg Tuck ors. word on this. with this article. Darren Muscles Stretched: Lower back, Starting Stance: Stand facing a wall or other · Stretch the muscles you’ve used. I find is a freelance writer and hips, buttocks. solid object (to be used for balance). that stretching the back, shoulders, chest and triceps a personal trainer in Starting Stance: Lie on back, with Execution: Bend leg backward, grasp ankle FEELS the best after a swim session because I’ve Tampa, Fla. one knee bent toward chest and and pull heel toward butt. Alternate legs. Advanced: just used those same muscles. Likewise, stretching other leg straight. Hold ankle with both hands, which also stretches the the glutes, thighs, hamstrings, and calf muscles Execution: Pull bent leg to chest and shoulders. FEELS best after a run or bike workout. chest, while keeping other You can develop your own stretch sequence leg and lower back Seated Butterfly and routine. Again, how you move from one to anoth- pressed against Muscles Stretched: Groin, inner thighs. er is totally up to you based on what feels best. Just ground, then Starting Stance: Sit up straight with back slow down and listen. switch. against wall. Put soles of feet together One of the best times to stretch is in the Advanced: Execution: Place hands on insides of thighs midst of a weight-training session. We’ll have ath- Pull both and push down. Advanced: Pull heels closer to groin, letes stretch a muscle right after they’ve done a grab feet with hands and use elbows to push down lift that fatigued that muscle. For instance, thighs. after a bench press lift…….. you can stretch your chest, shoulders, and triceps. After a leg-press lift…..you should stretch your Bending Chest Stretch glutes and thighs.

suicide seems to be a choice a gambling Lisa’s life, and the most trying time for about gaining Wellness addict is willing to take. her. information that Continued from page 1 The similarities between gam- When Lisa went for the HIV test- is critical to help bling addiction and substance abuse was ing, she resolved to deal with the outcome make one’s road three had abused substances before turn- eye opening and made one realize how the best that she could. Lisa said she was to recovery a lit- ing to gambling. They likened gambling easy it is to go from one bad habit to more concerned with the outcome of the tle more easier. to the substance they abused. The high another if a person is not careful. trial of the man who had killed her broth- When the dis- they got from gambling was like the high Although the conference was er. ease of alcohol they got from the abused substance. geared for helping the adults, the Lisa must have found the and drugs are in The fourth panelist explained that Seminole youth were not ignored. There strength of a thousand people to cope with your life every- he was a late blooming gambler and, were classes available for youngsters aged the test results that would undoubtedly day, it is hard to while he was not a substance abuser, he 7-18 years old. The younger Seminole cause anyone else to go into shock, or comprehend the did come from a family that abused vari- youth were able to attend a “kids camp” worse, over the edge with grief. dangers that can ous substances. offered through the hotel. Perhaps it was focusing on the result from sub- All four panelists said that their The Seminole youth ages 7-18 outcome of the trial that helped Lisa to stance dependen- gambling addictions had wrecked their were able to attend culture classes involv- remain strong when she learned about her cy. marriages, broken up their families and ing arts and crafts, as well as issues result- test. It was only after the disappointing Some of even put one of them in jail. The similari- ing from living with a family member sentencing of manslaughter charges these dangers are Alexandra Frank ties between individuals living with a with a substance abuse problem. against the murder and his time to serve ignoring health Suzanne Davis, Allied Health Program Manager was given the gambling disorder and the substance Many of the youth classes were (28 years) that the reality of Lisa’s problems, “Employee Of The Year” Award. abusers were striking. smaller versions of the adult classes. This predicament hit her. whether they are The havoc spawned from gam- format helped to cover everyone in the Lisa, who did not use alcohol, mental or physi- bling addiction, such as stealing, lying, family structure. thought of doing so only to make the loss cal. When a person enters into a question- “Employee of the Year” award. Health getting arrested for embezzlement and There was one speaker in partic- of her brother less painful. Due to an inci- able relationship, they can find themselves Director Connie Whidden, along with suffering from a wrecked economic envi- ular who seemed to reach everyone. Lisa dent involving alcohol in her early twen- being abused or turned on to more hard- President Mitchell Cypress and Helene ronment closely resembles a drug addict’s Tiger, a Shawnee/Cherokee/Seminole ties, Lisa had stopped using the substance. core drugs, thus making it harder to get Buster, all spoke kindly of Suzanne, who or alcoholic’s lifestyle. from Muskogee, OK held a forum on She resolved not to go that route. help when they need it. is a hard worker and friend to the In fact, the four panelists agreed HIV/AIDS. Lisa has been on the confer- Instead, with steely reserve, Lisa chose a I was glad to have attended the Seminole communities. that problem gambling is similar in all ence circuit for many years. path not always easily taken by most peo- Wellness Conference. I learned that there The award could not have gone aspects to substance abuse, it just goes by Lisa told everyone how she ple. Lisa chose to stay sober and worked are many factors affected by substance to a more dedicated individual than a different name with the same type of became infected with HIV. Her now at staying healthy by exercising, eating abuse, such as health, self, and peace of Suzanne; she is the perfect candidate for results. They have the same dependency, a deceased ex-boyfriend was not particular right and living alcohol and drug-free. mind. These are all under duress when a such a momentous award. Congratulations quick high with equally devastating to a certain sex. Lisa discovered that the best way person lives a life abusing alcohol or Suzanne, on earning such a well-deserved results. In fact, one of Lisa’s male to cope with the disease was to help edu- drugs. token of appreciation, you have earned it! And like some substance abusers friends confessed to having sex with her cate other people about the disease. Lisa It was great to see so many tribal This year’s conference was a fed up with living a life addicted to drugs boyfriend. This prompted Lisa to seek began to attend conferences and work- citizens participating in the many activi- success. Helene Buster, committee mem- or alcohol that gives way to depression, testing for HIV. shops catering to Indian communities ties offered. One activity in particular ber, announced that next year would be Lisa across the United States. brought everyone together on the last the 10th anniversary of the Wellness began to realize Lisa promotes living a healthy night of the conference. Conference. The last evening will feature how unfaithful lifestyle and staying away from alcohol or Thursday was “Mexican Night”, a prom theme dance to mark the 10th her soon to be drugs, which can cause poor judgement. they had food, decorations and music with anniversary of the conference. ex-boyfriend Lisa warned that, when one abuses sub- a Mexican theme. Individuals were asked The prom theme will give some was. This was stances, their judgement about sex is to dress in their best Mexican outfit so of the conference attendees who missed also at the hard- clouded and they may practice unhealthy that the spirit of the evening could be their high school prom a chance to relive est point in time sex practices, like having unprotected sex. enjoyed by all. the event. Since some people may have for Lisa, who An individual may also enter into I know a lot of parents were missed their high school prom due to vari- had, for the past an unhealthy relationship that involves probably grateful for this night, many ous reasons, the committee thought the two years, suf- abuse or pick up other habits involving young Seminoles danced to music provid- dance would be a great way for them to fered the tragedy other types of substance abuse. ed by a DJ long into the night. I can imag- go through the high school prom experi- of losing her There were plenty of questions ine that there were many sleepy heads at ence. younger brother. for Lisa after she spoke about the story of the hotel on this night! If you ever thought of attending Lisa’s how she contracted HIV. She also spoke Also there were three birthdays the Wellness Conference, next year may brother had been about how she has continued to live the during the conference week. Robin be the prefect time to go. Who knows, murdered during disease for the past 10 years. Osceola, Rowdy Osceola, and Dillion you may learn something new and, in the an argument with Her message did not fall upon Osceola all received recognition for their process, get reacquainted with people you another young deaf ears and it was great to see so many birthdays. kind of know and get a chance to hang out native male out- people interacting with Lisa, learning Another form of recognition took with those you do know. So make plans to Alexandra Frank side a bar. This more about a disease many people still do place during the certificate awards cere- attend, because the applications are done Willie Johns celebrates during “Mexican Night.” was probably the not fully understand. mony. Suzanne Davis, Allied Health on a first come, first serve basis. See you saddest day in The Wellness Conference is Program Manager, was given the there! The Seminole Tribune 8 August 16, 2002 Sports v Ham-pa-leesh-ke v Vkkopvnkv Hollywood Recreation Hosts E.I.R.A. Rodeo

By Paula Cassels Hollywood-On July 27, Hollywood Recreation hosted the E.I.R.A. Rodeo at the Bill Osceola Rodeo Arena. It was the perfect day for a rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls competed for first and second place prizes and a saddle. The cash prizes were sponsored by Hollywood Recreation. Board Representative David DeHass sponsored the prize buckles and added $100.00 dollars cash to the kid events. Council Representative Max Osceola added $1000.00 dollars cash to the adult events. Congratulation to the cowboys and cowgirls. Lil’ Mutton Buster hangs on for dear life, and a prize buckle.

Mutton Busting Steer Wrestling 1) Andre Jumper ...... 60 points 1) Robbie Chalfant...... 9.183 NAYO Girls 13-17 year old Brighton Seminoles: Front row (L-R): Ehricka Osceola, Clarissa Randolph, 2) Kelton Smedley ...... 23.03 2) Joe Tiger ...... 16.937 Audrey Snow, Stephanie Smith, JoJo Osceola. Back row (L-R): Juanita Jo-Jo Osceola, Sherrie Jones, 3) Nick Dehass...... 4.63 3) Ground Money Kelly Tommie, Phalyn Osceola, Dixie Tommie, Dallas Osceola, Missy Huff and Coach Chris Goodwin. Pony Riding Saddle Bronc 1) Ethan Gopher...... 63 1) Shawn Best...... 59 2) Seth Randolph ...... 62 2) Ground Money Brighton Girls Compete At NAYO Calf Riding Calf Roping CHEROKEE, NC—The Brighton Again, they had a bad third inning, giving up seven 1) Ethan Gopher...... 2.63 1) Naha Jumper...... 22.752 Seminoles’ 9-12 year old and 13-17 year old softball runs. 2) Brandtley Osceola ...... 2.41 2) Adale Driggers...... 28.329 teams competed at the July 19-20 North American Brighton staged a last inning rally, but fell 3) Rodney Osceola...... 29.687 Youth Organization (NAYO) fast-pitch softball tour- short 8-6, leaving two runners on base at the end. Steer Riding nament. Megan once again led the offense, hitting 1) Randall Osceola...... 66 Women’s Breakaway Roping The 9-12 year old girls team finished in her third home run of the tournament. Brianna struck 2) Dayne Johns ...... 3.78 1) Theresa Bowers ...... 4.184 third place with a 4-2 record. They played the Lil’ out eight batters, bringing her tournament total to 50 2) Shelby Osceola...... 4.799 Travelers of Mississippi in the first game, crushing strikeouts, setting a tournament record. Barrels, 4-8 years old 3) Trina Bowers ...... 7.379 them 16-0. Coaches Chris Goodwin and Parker Jones 1) Nauthkee Henry...... 18.876 Megan Jones led the offense, hitting 2 for 3 were pleased with Brighton’s third place finish. 2) Andre Jumper ...... 22.420 Team Roping with a home run. Melanie Jones, Brianna Harjochee, Meanwhile, the 13-17 year old team was 1) Josh/Naha Jumper...... 7.09 Chelsea Mountain, Jewel Buck and Jeanne Osceola looking to make amends for last year’s tournament, Barrels, 9-12 years old 2) Marty Johns/Adale Driggers ...... 8.172 all hit singles. in which they did not 1) Reba Osceola...... 17.791 3) Shelby Osceola/Jason Grasshopper...14.909 The girls lost score a run. This year, 2) Taylor Johns...... 18.718 4) Jeff/Todd Johns...... 15.100 their second game to they scored 12 runs. Bok Chitto, 4-1. The Brighton played Barrels, 13-18 years old Women’s Barrels team gave up three Cherokee in their first 1) Mackenzie Johns ...... 16.759 1) Tess Ducheneaux...... 16.179 unearned runs in the game. Brighton led the 2) Jade Braswell...... 17.004 2) Trina Bowers ...... 16.354 third inning, which put whole game until the 3) Sheyanna Osceola...... 16.792 the game out of reach. final inning, when they Sanctioned Events Jewel Buck hit lost the lead, and the Bareback Bull Riding a triple, Chelsea had an game, 10-9. 1) Alex Johns ...... 70 No Qualified Rides RBI, driving in Ravenne JoJo Osceola led 2) Shawn Best...... 69 Osceola. Brianna pitched the team, hitting 2 for 3 a great game, striking with a double and two out 11 batters. RBIs. Osceola also In the loser’s struck out five batters. bracket, Brighton elimi- Sherrie Jones had nated the S & B three RBIs, Phalyn Choctaws with a sound Osceola scored a double 17-3 whipping. Megan 3rd Place Winners, 9-12 year old. and Audrey Snow and Jones led all the batters Onnie Cypress each had with her second home singles. Clarissa run of the tournament. Randolph scored two Brighton then played another Choctaw team. runs, but suffered a tournament ending injury while They squeaked by with a last inning, two-out RBI sliding into home. The injury wasn’t serious and single by Melanie Jones to score Ashley Spencer for Randolph was fine. a 3-2 win. Brighton lost its second game to Poarch Brianna and Megan each hit singles, while Creek of Alabama. Trying to stage a rally, Brighton Chelsea and Shyla Jones hit RBIs. Brianna pitched scored all of its runs in the last inning. JoJo and another tough game, striking out nine batters. Phalyn had back to back doubles, Audrey Snow and In the next game, Brighton eliminated the Sherrie each scored singles. Poarch Creek of Alabama team, 12-7. Brianna Coach Chris Goodwin was extremely proud pitched a terrific game, striking out 14 batters. of the team’s effort. Megan and Chelsea each hit singles. “They always hustled, never gave up and Brighton’s final game was a rematch against worked as a team,” said Goodwin, “I would like to Bok Chitto in the Semi-final Championship game. thank all of the parents for their help and support.” Tribal officials Mitchell and David Cypress with Native American Wrestling Federation Champion Thunderheart Joe Gomez. Florida Championship Wrestling Anniversary Show BIG CYPRESS —The Seminole Tribe of Native American Wrestling Federation Champion Florida and Florida Championship Wrestling will cel- Thunderheart Joe Gomez; and Japanese sensation ebrate its third year of working together with a big Kahagas and manager TNT Kenny G. Other names Anniversary show on August 31 at the Big Cypress will be announced shortly. gymnasium. Please, come out and support live entertain- FCW shows have continued to grow into ment on the reservation and enjoy a great night of great nights of entertainment, with fans coming in professional wrestling. from all over the state. Florida Championship Wrestling would like to thank the following people for working tirelessly to promote these shows: Mitchell and David Cypress, Notice Jack Gorton, the Broadcasting staff, Virginia Mitchell and the Seminole Tribune, and the staff at the Big The Randolph Clay Pool Cypress reservation. Some of the stars already signed for the Tournament upcoming event are: Kevin Sullivan; FCW will be postponed until a Heavyweight Champion The Warlord, accompanied by Pretty Boy Greg Farley; Mayor of Davie Hardcore later NAYO Girls 9-12 year old: Front Row (L-R): Ashley Spencer, Christine Billie, Melanie Jones, Shyla Harry Venis, with his political strategist Vicious Jones, Ke-ya-le Osceola, Ravenne Osceola. Back row (L-R): Coach Parker Jones,Chelsea Mountain, Vinnie Scarpo; Mr. Technical Barry Horowitz and date in September Megan Jones, Emily Cortez, Nikki Urbina, Jewel Buck, Brianna Harjochee, Jeannie Osceola and Coach Chris Goodwin. The Seminole Tribune 9 August 16, 2002 The Seminole Tribune 10 August 16, 2002 Jobs v Position: Receptionist/Records Clerk Position Closes:1-30-02 Hollywood Department: Residential Management Big Cypress Salary: $18, 150 annually with benefits Position Opens: 4-18-02 Position: Admin. Asst. Position Closes: 5-2-02 Position: Assistant Cook Mgr. Position: Receptionist Department: Corporate Board Acctg. Salary: Negotiable with benefits. Department: Preschool Department: Field Office Position Opens:3-21-02 Position Opens: 3-14-02 Position Opens: 5-2-02 Position Closes: 4-4-02 Position: Senior Accountant Position Closes: 3-28-02 Position Closes: 5-16-02 Salary: $Negotiable with benefits. Department: Accounting Salary: $ 18,00 annually with benefits. Salary: $ 13,500 annually with benefits Position Opens: 5-1-02 Position: Alligator Wrestler Position Closes: 5-31-02 Position: Varying Exceptionalities Teacher Position: Video Programmer Department: Okalee Village Salary: $ Negotiable with benefits. Department: Big Cypress Department: Broadcasting Position Opens: 9-10-01 Position Opens: 7-29.02 Position Closes: 9-24-01 Position: Chief Operating Officer Position Closes: 8-12-02 Department: Tribal Headquarters Salary: Negotiable with experience with benefits. 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Position: Operator Maintenance Trainee Position Opens: 9-10-01 Department: Utilities Position Closes: 9-24-01 Position: Physical Ed. /Health Teacher Poem Position Opens: 7-15-02 Salary: $20, 800 with benefits Department: Ahfachkee School Position Closes: 7 -29-02 Position Opens: 7-22-02 I thank God from beginning to end, Salary: $ 18,720 annually with benefits. Position: Working Superintendent (2) Position Closes: 8-5-02 Came along way, but still got along way to go, Department: Housing Salary: $Negotiable with Benefits ya never know, things might stop, Position: Parent Involvement Coord Position Opens: 6-6-02 then again things might flow. Department: Preschool Position Closes: 6-20-02 Position: Receptionist I’m talking bout our heritage, Position Opens: 4-8-02 Salary: $35,360 – 37,440 annually with benefits. Department: Broadcasting our culture and language, Position Closes: 4-22-02 Position Opens: 6-6-02 if we don’t listen to our elders, Salary: $Negotiable with benefits. Position Closes: 6-20-02 it just might extinguish. Salary: $ 15,600 annually with benefits. I’m trying out just keep movin forward, Position: Journeyman Electrician Brighton And don’t look back, Department: Housing Position: Utility Clerk its not where you come from its where your at. Position Opens: 6-6-02 Position: Cultural Language Inst. Department: Utilities I think and hope time will just make it better, Position Closes: 6-20-02 Department: Cultural Language Position Openxs:3-21-02 but how when I take the time to Salary: $ Negotiable & commensurate w/ experience Position Opens: 2-7-02 Position Closes::4-40-02 write letters to the ones with benefits. Position Closes: 2-21-02 Salary: $18,700 annually with benefits. I love in correctional and just Salary: $ 24,960 annually with benefits. regular treatment centers. 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From your mom, dad, your two Happy Belated Birthday to Marlon Jaya Lee Osceola tribal staff to provide technical assistance brothers Seth, Ryan, and the rest of your Foster, July 21. Be good and have fun. Born June 15, 2002 at 1:38 p.m., 7 lbs., 9 to tribal members regarding agriculturally relatives. Love you Baby Girl. Love you, Grandma and Egoosh. oz, 21 inches. Parents are Jamie and related concerns such as management, Jeffery Osceola. Grandparents are Linda marketing and financial management. Happy Birthday to my son Jim, Hank Osceola and Arika Buck. Fifty percent of the position is devoted to Dayne Gary Billie on Aug. 14, 2002. I 4-H Youth Development, emphasizing 4- Happy Birthday Aunt Rose Aug 21. To thank God for you and for giving us H programming in Entrepreneurship for our “Ole” friend, Rosie Lucy Billie another year. You are becoming a young Youth. Grant “Otto.” We’ve enjoyed being with man now and I know you’ve been work- In addition to conducting Youth you the first century (ha, ha), hope to see ing hard and I am so proud of you and Entrepreneurship programs, the Agent you the next! One Love. Doris and Gang. may all your hopes, dreams, and plans will teach and provide leadership, man- become real for you one day. agement and coordination in the plan- You and Allyson fill my life and ning, implementation, evaluation and you make me so proud, just know that reporting the entire 4-H Youth wherever you are, you can call on me and Development program for the Seminole “I’ll be there” right behind you. Tribe. We love you Dayne! The Agent is required to provide Rebecca Billie leadership in writing grant proposals that support the programming as well as maintaining the current USDA -EIRP grant. The Agent will report to the To R.L. Osceola, Happy Birthday on Aug Notice Gordon Anthony Jumper born Director of the South Central Extension 20 to our Egoosh wa tehke – We love June 5, 2002. He is the 4th baby boy born District and to the Tribe’s Director of you, have a great day. One Love, The Attention Tribal Members to Carla Lena Cypress and dad Blue Jay Natural Resources. She or he will also Otter Gang in Hollywood, Doris, Beginning June 2001 the Tribal Jumper. He was born at 4:03 a.m. and work in very close cooperation with the Cheyanna and Kids. Clerk’s Office began issuing and renew- was 10 lbs and 8 oz at birth. Love you Tribe’s 4-H Coordinator. ing the Seminole Indian License plates by baby boy! A Bachelor’s degree with Happy Birthday Uncle Nick from the the applicant’s birthday. Any issuance, emphasis in agricultural economics, com- Otter Gang! Have a goot one! One love, renewal or transfer of these plates are to Krishawn Drayton Henry 7 munity development, marketing, finance, Doris and Kids. Happy Birthday to Franklin be done by their office. lbs., 7 oz, 19 ½ inches, June 10, 2002. business, agricultural education, human Amos, born July 9, 2000. To my little The Department of Tallahassee I’m truly blessed to have you in my life. resource development or closely related Happy Birthday Aug 16 to Ellen Marie wild one, lots of love from your Momma, (DMV) has been sending out renewal Love you lots, Mom. field is required. Master’s degree and Grant Eads. Have a good one with mom. Carla Lena Cypress. Once my baby boy, notices to Tribal Members in error. All experience in community/economic One Love, Aunt Doris and kids. now I can hardly keep up with you! renewals are to be done through the development preferred. The Seminole Tribal Offices. They will be happy to Tribe of Florida, Inc. will provide agent a Happy 14th Birthday Aug. 29 to Happy Birthday Michael L. assist you in getting your renewal. Make Great Job! vehicle for work to include travel to and our son, brother, uncle and grandson Onco Jr., Aug. 5. We love you, Jamie, sure you have your insurance card with from home. Michael Ronnie Doctor, with much love Chaska, Baby Leo. you and if you’ve received a renewal card The Seminole Tribe has a popu- always, Mom, Chuck, Dad, MaryAnn, bring that with you also. lation of approximately 3,000 including Pammy, Maleah, Teajo, Jason, Minnie, Happy Birthday Tana Wind If you have any questions please about 560 youth, ages 5 -18. There are 12 JoAnn and from Heaven above, Tiffany Bear Osceola, Aug. 27. We love you, call Suzanne Palm, Tribal Clerk’s Office, active 4-H clubs and a total 4-H member- and Paigeo.’ Leo, Jamie, Chaska, Baby Leo. at (954) 966-6300 x1162. ship of 141 youth representing the 5 Seminole Indian Reservations. The Seminole Tribe Extension program oper- August Birthdays ates on reservations in 5 different coun- ties: Glades, Hendry, Collier, Mary Bowers Angela Susan Tiger Brett Morgan Huff Shula Snow Jones Juliet Alice Jim Michael Ronnie Doctor Hillsborough and Broward. Lottie Johns Baxley John Billie, Jr. Jennifer Diane Chalfant Brighton and Big Cypress are Mary Billie Craig Darrin Gopher Jorge Victor Michael Frank rural reservations with 34,000 and 94,000 Minnie Tommie Howard Veldenia Osceola Summer Jade Billie acres, respectively. They are composed of Mary B. Bille Janelle K. Robinson Randy Wayne Gore large agricultural areas with cattle, citrus, Dorothy Osceola Tommie Mayra Enid Osceola Gustavus Adolphus Baker, V, and sugar cane operations as well as large Coleman Jerome Josh Susan Renea Davis Sawena Mae Otero tracts of native pasture and forest. Annie Mae Tiger Davina Marie Motlow Briana Lynn Harjochee Immokalee is a small town reservation Henry Jim Gopher William Lee Jumper, Jr. Antonio Hernandez while Tampa and Hollywood are urban Augustina Gopher Gore Daniel Nunez, Sr. Randy Lee Osceola Edna Lane Frank Joel Matthew Frank II Rebecca Kelly Osceola reservations. The Seminole Tribe Martha Mae Jones Eldean Jo Billie Devin Justin Doctor Congratulations Eden Donovan Extension Office is based on the Brighton Joe Junior Billie Bryan Scott Bratcher Justin Colt Aldridge on graduation for Big Cypress Pre-School Reservation in Glades County, 28 miles Elsie Johns Smith Shannon Beth Gopher Alexander Blaine Cypress on June 11, 2002. We had fun with you southwest of the town of Okeechobee. Nancy Jane Willie Christopher Lee Billie Jerry Cyrus Micco, III, on your day. With kisses and hugs, your Carol Frank Cypress Ellen Marie Eads Shyla Cassie Jones Momma, Carla Lena Cypress. Elaine Aguilar Mary Ella Gercak Quentin Dwayne Tommie Ginnie Bowers Sampson Julian Gopher Kyle Richard Henry Frances Jumper Teele David Billie, Jr. Vena Hanna Gore Linda Joyce Billie Iris Tiger Cuauhtemo Al Hernandez Alice Johns Sweat Holly Leigh Tiger Jasmine Rae Holdiness Max Bill Osceola, Jr. Madelyn Caldwell Miles Patrick Osceola David Roger Cypress Pittman Jason Sampson Nikki Jo Davis Lois Smith Myra C. Jumper Aaron Cypress Wanda Faye Bowers Marlon Lorenzo Tommie Ravenne Osceola Chickee Baptist Church Ralph Conley Billie Stephanie Lorraine Osceola Ryan Edward Snow Charles Billie Hiers, Sr. Brande Elicia Clay Lorri Delaine Osceola 64th Ave. and Josie Billie Rosie Lucy Grant Michael Leo Onco, Jr. Darwin Roy Cypress Hollywood Seminole Reservation Nancy Billie Joey Wade Micco Katheryn Elizabeth Macelroy Robert Paul DeHass Trisha Ann Osceola Tana Wind Bear- Osceola David Lester Snow Isabell Garza Ian Myles Cypress Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. Theodore Billie Carradine Billie Meagan Rose Eads Hannah Billie Blossom Rosanna Billie Lariah Lee Jasmine Balentine Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Victor Morgan Frank Ericka T. Cypress Nauthkee Rayen Henry Jim John Osceola Sara Mea Jumper Minnie Star Osceola Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Roger J Billie Jaime Lyn Yzaguirre Malachi Brandon Baker Mary Lucy Tommie Eugenia Gayle Cypress Tommie Lee Jackson, Jr. Scott Lee Baxley Jason Richard Grasshopper Garret Quinn Huston Rev. Arlen Payne: Pastor Deborah Carter Clarissa Monique Jones Aaron Lee Osceola (954) 894-5651 Stanley Cypress, Jr. Leslie John Gopher Robert Lee Yzaguirre Martha Ann Doctor Tremaine N. Timothy Jonathon Charles Frank Anita Marie Osceola Karilee Bowers Justin Willie Frank Rosetta Ann Jumper Melissa Ann Metcalf Tiffany Ann Baker Loretta Jean Micco Kassim Artemus Stockton Fletcher Lee Sanders, Jr. Donna Sue Turtle Luke Baxley Aileen Martha Cypress Don Billie Prima Sue Primeaux Colby Dione Herrera Catherine Madrigal Huff Henry Samuel Nelson III Shanda Lanae Cypress Anthony Frank Juanita Pequeno Teanna Michelle Garcia Marilyn Sandra Billie Cassandra Jones Nathaniel Blake Jim Ramsey Harjo Shaun Cody Osceola Delaney Rayanne Osceola Anita Lou Yates Ronald James Drake Donte Osceola- Tiger Ruth Marie Stewart Annie Pocahontas Jumper Aiden Ulysses Bowers Vincent Billie Theodore Scott Nelson Jr. Neko Miulu Osceola Tate Charles Osceola Leatrice Beth Cypress Raina Kay Robinson Monica Sue Johns Elliot Chon Alvarado Vanessa Mariah Billie Cynthia Ann Willie Brandi Katrina Jones Baylee Mykah Micco Naomi Pacheco Dusti-Jo Ann Bert Hannah Laray Billie Beverly Kay Alumbaugh Christopher Allen Jimmie Kaitlin Marie Osceola Martin Royce Johns Danette Pearl Bowers Deliah Ann Carrillo Julie Balentine Tucker Derrick Smith Kathlyn Jo Kippenberger John Harjo Billie Roberts Garcia Tai Niure Cypress Donnie Wayne Gore Rachel Ann Billie Cleofas Trystan Yzaguirre Danny Billie Jaime Renee Osceola Jobe Billie Johns Diane Yzaguirre Pequeno Michael Ian Alvarado Victoria Celine Tucker Norman Lee Tommie John Hall, Jr. Jeremiah Osceola Santiago Helena Jimmie Alana Nicole Henry Morgan Drew Bert David Bruce Osceola Leon Sam Tommie Mason Caleb Foret Helen Osceola Miranda Emogene Cypress Alexus Autum Osceola- James Guy Robert Osceola II June Ashley Jumper Ross Magnus Zepeda Lisa Jay Dodd Mia Da’Wana Sapp River Snow Osceola Robert Donald Cypress, Sr. Clinton Wade Holt Ashley Taylor Osceola Tina Devito Lacey Danielle Kristina Smith Richard Joseph Primeaux Bryan Kelly Youngblood Casey Daniel DeHass Elijah Klayton Billie Alexandra Georgetta Frank Dayne Gary Billie Julian Damon Yescas Raymond John Garza, Sr. Courtney Renne Perez Cealie Lane Whitaker Evelyn Bowers Erica Jane Frank Stanley Cypress IV Jimmy Wayne Holdiness Stephen Chad Billie Jared Allen McInturff Nadine Bowers Bobby Charles Osceola Michael George Harvey, Jr. Rita Michelle Youngman Marvin Jason Billie, Jr. Maia Alexandra Shore Mitchell Buck Osceola David Joe Doctor Chloe Liberty Osceola-Brady Loraine Billie Doneshia Jane Doctor Abiaka Machiavelli Bowers Mornin Ann Osceola Austina Alexis Motlow Abraham Jonah Tigertail Michelle Nina Ford Juanita Carlene Osceola Donavin Lane Spiva Alicia Annette Josh Lazara Lanae’ Marrero Carlos Elias Romero Jr. Connie Margaret Haught James JR Balentine Kasera Whitney Cypress Melissa Victoria Gopher Clayton Scott Simmons Bradley Osceola-Latchford Kelley Rene Smith Casey Dean McCall Cady Lashaun Osceola Sheila Kay Aguilar Dorianne Jan’E Garza Emma Jane Urbina Christine Billie The Seminole Tribune 12 August 16, 2002 Indigenous Games v Seminole Teams Fall Short At NAIG Volleyball By Travis Trueblood Stephanie Osceola, Loretta Peterson, their 12 sets over four days. After posting WINNIPEG, CANADA — Diane Smith, Michele Thomas and a no-show and forfeiting the first match, Representing one of 24 teams, Team Laverne Thomas took the floor for Team the Midget Women had two days to pre- Florida traveled more than 2,300 miles to Florida. pare for their debut. compete in the Senior and Midget Team Florida started shaky, los- The Midget Women dropped Women’s volleyball competition at the ing matches against Team New York, their opener against Team Alberta and the 2002 North American Indigenous Games Bronze medalist Alberta, British following day against Manitoba. On the (NAIG), held on July 25 through August Columbia and Gold medalist Manitoba on final day of competition, the Midget 4. the first day. The Senior Women found Women came alive with hopes of a shot at The NAIG volleyball competi- their rhythm during the second day of bringing back the bronze, but lost their tion consisted of male and female teams competition with a guaranteed shot in the closest match against North Dakota. in the bantam, midget, juvenile, junior semi-finals within grasp. Team New York took the Gold, and senior age classifications. A team After dropping the day opener to Saskatchewan stole the Silver and Ontario won a set (game) by scoring 25 points via Team Ontario, the Senior Women tied a walked away with the Bronze medal in rally scoring and with a minimum lead of set with Maine, but lost the match. Hopes the Midget Women’s division. two points. Teams won matches by win- at a semi-finals rally slipped away when Although neither Team Florida’s ning three sets. the Senior Women lost remaining matches Senior Women or Midget Women brought Team Florida Senior Women’s to Quebec and Silver medalist back precious metals, both will cherish volleyball squad, led by Coach Beverly Saskatchewan, allowing Maine to edge memories from the tournament. May, played 24 sets over a stretch of two Team Florida for the remaining playoff “It was a good experience,” said days. Kasey Baker, Danette Bowers, berth by one game. Team member Michele Thomas. Jessica Buster, Carla Gopher, Rita Coach May also led Team “Everyone had fun competing and repre- Gopher, Oneva Jones, Dana Osceola, Florida’s Midget Women volleyball in senting Florida at the Games.”

be tiring and stressful. went through the course over two days NAIG These young men put all they and it was not an easy course. Continued from page 1 had into the games they played, and Clinton Holt won the Bronze should receive recognition for their efforts Medal. Holt will add this accomplishment for the welcoming remarks from the and perseverance during the games. to his list of rodeo wins earned over the Prime Ministers of local provinces and Other athletes who deserve past three years. prayers from the elders of local tribes. recognition for the effort they put into Gregory Osceola, 15, from Opening Ceremony attendees playing other sports are: Charles Hiers - Hollywood, is the son of Marcellus Sr. were treated to some of Canada’s best Canoe & Kayak; Kyle Doney, Terri Hahn, and Eteau Osceola. Gregory won a performers in singing and dancing. The Charlie Cypress, Jim Osceola, Scarlett Bronze Medal in the Rifle Shooting com- event was festive and gave the games an Young, Leroy King, Jonathan Rodriguez, petition. Way to go Gregory, it is great to air of excitement over the next seven and Joe Junior – golf; Justin Campos, see a young person win such a prestigious days. Paula Bowers, John Jumper, Larnce award, keep it up! The seniors baseball and volley- Ballentine, Curtis Osceola Jr., Thelma The Midget Boys Baseball Team ball competitions marked the beginning of Bowers, Helene Buster, Courtney was a mix of tribal citizens from the the Indigenous Games and were the main Sanchez, and Tony Sanchez , Josie Snow, Hollywood and Brighton reservations. focal point for three days. Team Florida Patty Waldron, and Travis Trueblood – They played well on the first two days of had a Women’s Volleyball team that con- athletics; and Reese Bert, Amy Ashley - the baseball event to get to finals, where sisted mostly of Brighton residents. Rifle Shooting. they faced Team Manitoba for the Gold The volleyball team had to play The five medals that Team Medal. for two days that lead up to the third day Florida brought home were won in four Team Florida had a chance to which were the games that lead to the separate sports: wrestling, baseball, win, but some questionable calls and finals. Unfortunately, the women’s volley- archery, and rifle shooting. missed fouls and outs, they had to settle to ball team did make the cut to go to the Wrestling featured Austin Billie - play for the bronze medal. finals. They did, however, put in the effort Hollywood, Tyrel Osceola - Trail, In order to win the bronze, the to play their best, which is commendable. Mitchell Simmons - Tampa, and Peter boys had to play Team Alberta. They were This can be said for the Midget Hahn - Live Oak. The wrestling event ready to go but a strange thing happened. Girls volleyball, the Juvenile Girls lasted three days, enough time for all four Team Alberta was a no show! Volleyball, the Boys Junior Basketball and to prove themselves on the mat. You would think that a team that the Midget Girls Basketball. The competitors they faced were had played so hard to make the finals In Athletics (track and field), two tough, many had competed in high school would want to play to win the bronze. individuals made it to the finals. Velma and college. During the event, the winner Thus, Team Florida won the Osceola and J.D. Bowers fared well in the was decided by the number of points bronze. However, they had wanted to play Seniors division 100 meter run. earned or by pinning an opponent to the for the bronze. However, they did stick The two made great time in order mat. around the ball field to watch Team to make the finals. However, they were no Out of the four wrestlers who Wisconsin defeat Team Manitoba. match for the second 100 meter heat. participated, two won medals, Tyrel Team Wisconsin were the Gold They did well, the two finished 4th and Osceola won a Bronze Medal and Medal winners for the Midget Boys 5th place, respectively. Mitchell Simmons won the only Gold Baseball at the 2002 North American The Midget Girls Basketball Medal for Team Florida. Way to go, guys! Indigenous Games. team had to overcome some last minute We hope to see you at the 2005 games The five medals won by Team setbacks. First, they had only five girls to winning at least two gold medals! Florida were well deserved. We could not play during the games, which was the In the Archery competition were have asked for a better group of individu- minimum. Also, during one of the games three Seminole men: Joel Frank Sr., Chris als to represent the Seminole Tribe with they had an injured player who stayed on Osceola, and Clinton Holt, all from the honor and respect. the court despite her injury. They finished Hollywood reservation. The three men Congratulations to the winners. the game 20 points ahead of their oppo- faced a course that featured both a wood- Hopefully, you’ll be able to compete nent. Good job! ed exercise area and an open field setting. again in three years, when the games take Although they did well, the They had to hit life-like targets place in California. Congratulations to Midget Girls Basketball team did not such as deer, cougar, bear, moose, etc. Team Florida, you have proven yourselves make to the finals. However, a pat on the The men were in teams of four; the event worthy once again. back goes out to these young women, and tested stamina, vision, and patience. All to the Midget Girls and Juvenile Girls Volleyball teams as well, for their effort while competing in the Indigenous Games. The Juvenile Boys Basketball Team faced the same odds as the Midget Girls Basketball Team. They too had only 5 players. When you do not have any sub- stitutes during a game of basketball, it can