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$1.00 www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXI Number 4 March 24, 2000 Williams’ Supporters Pack Council Meeting By E. Bowers HOLLYWOOD — The March 9 Seminole Tribal Council meeting was packed with parents from the Hollywood, Brighton, and Big Cypress Reservations who came to show their support for Tribal member Leona Williams, Parent Involvement Coordinator for the Pre-school program. Williams, who has been acting Director of Seminole Pre-School Programs since the leaving of Rondelle Clay, was upset that she was passed over for the the permanent Director position. Brought in by Operations Officer Tim Cox to help Education Officer Vivian Crooks with curriculum development, Dr. Barbara Wilmes holds a Ph.D in Administration Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education. Williams pointed to the large turnout from other reser- vations as a sign of trust that she -- a Tribal member -- was capable of serving as Director. “If the reservations didn’t believe See COUNCIL, page 5 Shopping Cart Arrives At Tribe’s Home Page By Teresa Robotham HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe has taken anoth- er technological step on the World Wide Web by enhancing our Marketplace at www.seminoletribe.com with the addition of a shopping cart program. The Marketplace is the Tribe’s electronic storefront to the world, which went online in January 1998. Since then, customers have purchased various Seminole products from the Marketplace including dolls, baskets, clothing, music and much more. GRAND OPENING: General Manager Jo-Lin Osceola would like to invite all Seminole Tribal members and employees to the grand opening of the Now shopping on the Tribe’s website just got easier with 6,000-square-foot expansion of the Seminole’s brand new Coconut Creek Casino, March 25, at 10 a.m. Prizes -- ranging from microwaves and tele- the installation of Talentsoft’s Web+Shop, a user-friendly e-com- visions to a car -- will be given out every hour. You must be 18 to enter the gaming building, but the whole family can have fun under the big tent merce shopping cart application. Before this enhancement, shop- outside. For more information or directions, call the Casino at (954) 977-6700. pers had to enter their credit card and address information for every item that was purchased. Now customers can browse through the Marketplace and Women Of Achievement add items to their virtual shopping cart with just a click. When they are finished shopping, they move to the checkout area by pressing the “checkout” button. New customers choose a unique login and password which allows them to conveniently store their Portrait Honor For Betty Mae address and shipping information in a secure database. Revisiting customers need only to login and enter their credit card number. By Vida Volkert helped shape the legacy of the state of Florida. Beneath this oak, Betty recalls translating Just as before, the Marketplace is safeguarded by the CORAL GABLES — Tribal matriarch Her photographic portrait, taken by noted Miccosukee, Creek and English for the elders as most advanced programs commonly used by on-line vendors to Betty Mae Jumper has been included in Women of photographer Scherley Busch, will join 45 others they met to organize their Tribe. insure a secure shopping environment. With this Marketplace Achievement, a photographic documentary which and be exhibited at the Omni Colonnade Hotel on “My impression of Betty is that she is a enhancement, we hope to make shopping at the Tribe more con- highlights history-making women who have March 28, during the Ninth Annual Millennium very determined and strong woman that really venient. Reception. worked hard for what she has accomplished,” said To use the Marketplace, visit the Tribe’s homepage at “Betty Mae Jumper was selected because Busch, adding that Betty’s portrait captures the www.seminoletribe.com. Click on the Marketplace icon and start of her accomplishments, for what she did for her strength of her character. shopping! Questions or comments are welcome; send e-mail to people,” said Busch of the series that highlights Edith Osman, the current president of the [email protected]. influential women. “She was the first elected Florida Bar Association and the second woman to chairman – or chief – of a major Indian tribe and hold the position, will be also joining this year’s she helped advance the medical care of her peo- photographic documentary. Those two are this ple. Betty Mae Jumper is truly a remarkable year’s honorees. Proposed Budget woman and an inspiration to everyone.” Other influential women in the exhibit Betty Mae is currently Director of Tribal include Roxey Bolton, Gloria Estefan, Ruth Communications, which publishes the Seminole Kassewitz, Arva Parks McCabe and Ileana Ros- Tribune. Busch said the exhibit committee had Lehtinen are also included in the exhibit. Boosts Tribal Funds been trying to honor Betty since 1998, but that According to Busch, who started her pho- scheduling conflicts kept her from doing the pho- tographic career in the early 1970s, the exhibit is a WASHINGTON D.C. — The President, joined by trib- tographic portrait until recently. highly regarded Hall of Fame and impressive his- al and congressional leaders, has called for passage of his $9.4 Betty Mae Jumper’s portrait was taken toric record of Florida’s living legends. billion Native American FY2001 budget initiative, an increase in Feb. 25, beneath the Council Oak, a large oak tree “The purpose of the series is to present funding of $1.2 billion over FY 2000 — the largest increase on the Hollywood Reservation. It was under this the Florida community, specially women and girls, ever. tree that, as a young woman, Betty Mae and with positive role models that serve instill ideals Prior to the President’s statement, tribal leaders met at Tribal elders met in the 1950s to hammer out the as well as inspire those who are striving to achieve the White House with senior Administration officials to discuss framework of what has become The organized goals,” said Busch. the Native American initiative. This initiative recognizes that the government of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. After the opening reception, the exhibit, “Before I take the photos, I talk to the which is open to the public, will be on display entire federal government has a trust responsibility for Native Scherly Busch American tribes. Accordingly, it provides funding across many women and do research about who they are to March 26 - April 1, at the Omni Colonnade Hotel agencies, rather than simply at the Department of the Interior’s select the location where the photos will be located on 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. For Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Department of Health taken,” said Busch. “The Council Oak was select- more information, call (305) 661-6605. and Human Service’s Indian Health Service (IHS), both of Betty Mae Jumper at the Council Oak. ed because it tells about Betty’s background. which traditionally have provided the bulk of funding for Native American communities. This initiative makes critical investments in education, Thousands Attend ‘Discover Native America’ Powwow health care, law enforcement, infrastructure, and economic development in Indian Country. * Photos: Back Page, Video clips at www.seminoletribe.com/dna2000/index.shtml Some of the FY2001 Budget highlights are: ST. PETERSBURG — Perfect Seminole artist Noah Billie’s paintings. Educational Opportunities, School Construction and weather combined with top-shelf native enter- This was the second straight year the Repair. The budget more than doubles funding to $300 million tainment helped fill the Eckerd College cam- DNA event has been hosted by Eckerd at its for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) School Construction and pus with more than 30,000 visitors for the campus on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay. Repair; $10 million for Training and Recruiting New Native Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Discover Native “Discover Native America provides an oppor- American Teachers; $5 million for the new American Indian America 2000 Powwow and Festival March 3- tunity for community visitors to gather togeth- Administrator Corps; $50 million in funding from the new 4. er in the shared enjoyment of sights, sounds School Renovation Loan and Grant Program; $77 million, an “This powwow may be the class and tastes not available every day and perhaps increase of $25 million, for tribal colleges; native event in the South,” said Robert “Tree” take home with them an appreciation of the Community Empowerment, New Markets and Cody, the legendary flautist and Nammy award importance of preserving native culture,” wrote Digital Divide Initiatives: $10 million to Address the Digital winner. “It’s a great showplace for American Eckerd President Peter Armacost, in a letter to Divide; $5 million for Community Development Financial Indian culture.” Seminole Tribal Chairman James Billie. Institution (CDFI) Expansion; $4.5 million for Business Cody and his wife Marlene joined From the entrance of the Seminole Assistance at the Small Business Administration; $1.25 Million American Indian entertainment icons Bill Veteran’s Color Guard on Saturday afternoon, to Expand Business LINC to Indian Country; $650 Million, an Miller, Ulali, Chief Jim Billie, actor Gary until the colors were retired on Sunday after- increase of $30 Million, in Block Grants for Indian Housing; Farmer, comedian Drew Lacapa, Paul Buster noon, the powwow was the centerpiece of the $10 Million Increase to $53 Million to Strengthen Tribal and Cowbone and Paula Bowers to star in the entire event. Directed by Commanche Otto Environmental Programs. event which combined a full competition pow- Mahsetki, it was held in a grass arena framed

Public Safety: $439 Million, an increase of $103 wow, a native-themed Children’s Village, arts by a giant truckload of hay bales graciously Melissa Sherman Million, to Improve Law Enforcement in Indian Country; and crafts marketplace, an American Indian donated by Seminole Brighton/Tampa See BUDGET page 18 film festival and a historic showing of the late See DNA, page 20 SONG SINGER: Drum contest a DNA crowd favorite. The Seminole Tribune 2 March 24, 2000 Editorial The Native Music Blues *Tom Bee Federation of Independent Music (AFIM) to create a North Contrary to rumors, Europeans did not bring music to American Native category. I have been doing likewise with the these shores. We Native Americans already had our own repertoire Grammys (presented by the National Association of Recording of song and dance. Music has always and continues to be part of Arts and Sciences, or NARAS), having submitted proposals, let- Native American culture. ters of support, approximate annual sales figures from various The mainstream music industry has had a hard time tak- labels, etc. for the last ten years. ing Native American music seriously. If this is not a valid genre, The process has been very political, not to mention ludi- why are so many non-Indian artists recording Native American crous. After extensive correspondence and recent conversations sounding music, then disguising their heritage by labeling their with NARAS, I feel confident that we will succeed in our goal: the music “Native Inspired” or “Native Influenced?”The artist leaves addition of two new Grammy Award categories to be effective in it to the consumer to form his or her own opinion of authenticity. the year 2001. Those categories are “Best Traditional Recording What bothers me is that many retailers and listening by a Native American Artist,” and “Best Contemporary Recording posts are carrying Native American-sounding music from these by a Native American Artist.” artists convinced that this is what Native American music is all The NARAS board is due to meet in May of 2000 when about. Since it’s promoted as Native American music, consumers a decision will be made as to the fate of our prolonged efforts. If Coo wah chobee assume that they are purchasing true Native American music from these categories are approved. I would suggest that a panel be true Native American artists. established to ensure that all entries are legitimate. Not. The so-called industry professionals in this country have I found have that over 50 percent of the music on listen- not taken Native Americans seriously when it comes to making ing posts, and in Native American retail sections across the coun- quality; competitive recordings of any kind. It all goes back to a try is actually non-Indian, but labeled as Native American music. romanticized mentality, which only succeeds in keeping old I encourage consumers to carefully look over the packaging to stereotypes alive. I applaud Ellen Bello, the founder of the Native email ensure that they are purchasing the real thing, and not from the 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywod, FL 33024 “wannabe tribe.” Native American jewelry is now required to be American Music Awards (NAMA), for creating the Nammys to labeled as “Authentic Indian-Made.” Perhaps Native American honor the music from the real people and to give the genre the education and appreciation of our Native respect it deserves. However, it’s pathetic that she had to do this. more information on the Safari, call 800-949- music should be labeled as well. American brothers. Many of our Troop 6101. I have been involved in the music industry as an artist, Once only a small market focused on itself, Native have strong Native American heritages. It songwriter, producer, music publisher, record-label executive, American music has gone international with cutting-edge Native has been a few years since our Troop has talent in all forms of music with examples like Indigenous, R. Seminole Tribune: artist manager, concert promoter, and public-relations person. visited the Big Cypress Reservation. We My great great grandmother was This knowledge culminated in the birth of SOAR (Sound Of Carlos Nakai, Chief Jim Billie, Jim Boyd and Brule. With expan- are looking forward to what has been sive marketing, and an ever-growing crop of new buyers, excited Seminole from Alabama. Her husband America Records) and has contributed to our continued success as added. received her for a mule, pick axe and a a leading producer of both contemporary and traditional Native after hearing the music for the first time, Native American music David Hendrick Sr. is penetrating the world music market. blanket — so the story goes. Her daugh- American music. Orlando ter’s name was Anna Leona Wood. I’m SOAR has played an instrumental part in garnering Billboard magazine, affectionately referred to as “the [email protected] Bible of the music industry” recently called me an “Indigenous trying to find out what her name would worldwide attention to this growing genre. SOAR was the first be. I have no clue. company to release traditional music on compact disc when oth- Music Champion.” Although, I appreciate the compliment, it’s Chief Billie: really about justice, not about Tom Bee. Leiane Hovers ers wanted to keep it a “cassette only market.” We were the first I am writing in reference to: LeonH88.com to digitally record powwow music. Our motto has always been I cannot sit back and allow the music industry to misrep- www.seminoletribe.com. The page is “Quality of Titles, not Quantity of Titles.” resent an artist’s heritage in order to sell records. well done and provides good information — Tom Bee is the founder of Sound Of America Records Seminole Tribune: Recently, I persuaded Billboard magazine to run a year- for use by teachers and students. I would We are researching our family ly “Native American Spotlight” issue and convinced the American like to include it as a reference in a history in Maori land issues and we as a teacher’s guide that I am creating. I have family find your history very similar to us two questions related to this project: 1. as Maori people and would appreciate any May I have your permission to cite your information concerning this matter. Kia Our Most Precious Commodity page? 2. Will the page remain available ora our indigenous whanau. for at least two years? Please let me Ruahau Rangi *Virginia Mitchell must be some measure of regret for days gone by. I found myself know, at your earliest convenience, the Opunake, New Zealand I saw an interesting ad in the newspaper the other day mourning those who are still here as if they were already gone, answers to the above two questions. which got me thinking. It was an ad for a new car which pro- because they can never reclaim the lost years, their youth nor their Thank you very much. Seminole Tribune: claimed that this automobile “goes from 0-40 as fast as you did.” health – our most precious commodity; and I shudder to think that Melissa Matusevich I hope Chief Jim Billie is doing It went on to say, “What happened? One minute you are studying I could have been one of these people. Social Studies Supervisor alright. Best, for mid-terms, then you take a little nap only to wake up 20 years What about our kids? You can tell them how it was. But Montgomery, Va. Tom Jones later with a job, a mate and a couple of kids.” they think they are indestructible. They are different, and they [email protected] [email protected] Reflecting on the past 20 years of my own life brought won’t end up like that – they’ll quit first. I know a lot of parents about a myriad of mixed emotions, as I pondered on where I am share those feelings of helplessness as they watch their kids spiral Education Director Vivian Crooks Chief Billie says it’s not unusu- today, and where I was 20 years ago. Life was not good for me out of control. replies: al. He’s back in action and feeling fine. back then. I was at an awkward age, searching for true love and If only, I think to myself, there was some way to show You may cite our page. The acceptance. them the loss of time and how sad to hear a loved one say, ”If I page will remain available for use by all Chief Billie: I made a lot of mistakes – some of which have left per- only could get back all those years I lost, I would do this or that.” teachers, students and others interested My name is Rebecca McKennett. manent scars. Why couldn’t I find “Mr. Right”? I was a hard- Or, “I wish I was young again and had the energy to just get up in the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Please I am an Alaskan Tlingit Indian worker, I had acceptable looks, folks said I was a lot of fun – espe- each day and even take a walk - but I can’t because I’m sick and review our Discover Native America les- Anthropologist. May I call on your help? I cially when I drank. I’m not ever going to get better.” son plans at www.seminoletribe.com/cal- found this basket (photo below) in Still, I was restless, actually too young to be a mother, Think about it, all of you young people, and think about endar/dna/studyguide. Georgia. I have never seen anything like and my self-esteem was non-existent. I believed in God, yet had it now. You are so lucky to have your health, your youth and the before as far as the weaving. I know that seen so much hypocrisy; and what had He done for me? resources we didn’t have years ago. A life is a terrible thing to Che hun ta mo: this basket is not from Alaska or from the As time passed for me, I was afforded the opportunity to waste – especially when everyone has so much to give and so In late January we took the Eco Northwest Coast. This basket is either really do something with my life, although I had resigned myself much to live for. Please make that decision to live - and live life tour at Billie Swamp Safari via the made out straw or grass. It looks more to the fact that I would probably never be really happy. At least I to the fullest! Our future depends on all of you making the right swamp buggy through parts of the like straw. had acquired the means to take care of myself and do the best I choices now. Everglades and I have to admit it has It has a single dyed grass woven could for my kids. I had burnt a lot of bridges with them and had One very important choice we all need to focus on is our been one of the most unforgettable expe- around the basket. I do know that it is a lot of making up to do. Tribal blood quantity slowly dissolving to nothing. We should riences I have ever had. Thanks to the about 4-5 hundred years old. Its origin? I Whether it be luck, chance, karma or whatever, I finally take to heart that some day soon to get this matter back on track. wonderful peoples’ aura and a special sho do not know. I am sorry that this is the did meet the right man, who has given me back my self-esteem You never know when Council might consider only ½ blood or naa bish to our tour guide Phil, I think of best I can do, but hope the pictures will and the ability to be the kind of person I always wanted to be. As with clan name only for Tribal enrollment. Sure they and all of us the Panther Clan. help some. I sit here counting my blessings, I can’t help but think about some have that option to make such changes. Think twice before having I am looking forward to my next If you can help point me in the of my people who are still out there using drugs and alcohol. those children with non-Indian, non-Tribal and non-clan individu- visit to the wide-open spaces of the right direction, I would be so grateful. There are yet even more who have passed on from those same als. Seminole lands. The atmosphere takes Does this look familar? My expertise is things – the same people I used to party with. They never did quit Gradually working together we can have more Seminole you back to a time when all men and not in basketry. Thank you. – even up to the very end. blood flowing within the Tribe again. Stranger things have hap- wildlife existed in harmony. It was very Rebecca McKennett As I grapple with the brevity of life, I wonder if they pened, so be aware that this may come to be. Be prepared. It is touching to hear Phil speak from his heart [email protected] know that their big chance is slipping away. Unfortunately, for too never too late to try and correct some wrongs. about his people and the hardship they many, it is already too late. Some are living with a death sentence Though many of us were taught that as time goes on, faced and still do until this day. such as AIDS and Hepatitis C. They have not much time left, and things will get worse, grab it by the horn, steer it to the side. Sure I absolutely they don’t know the measure of their remaining days. it can be stalled when we all work as a whole and not against each love wildlife and was Granted, none of us know how much time we have left other. glad to see such a on this earth, and even though our days are as handbreadths, there — Virginia Mitchell is the Editor of the Seminole Tribune. diverse collection of ani- mals while on the Eco tour, but one thing that has caught my attention and concern is that some of the animals on Billie [email protected] Swamp Safari were not native to the land and, Chief Billie: Dear Editor: according to my favorite I was born in Osceola, Iowa, and Mr. Phinshaw: Does the Seminole nation sell animal show, non-native I’ve always been very proud of the name. You don’t know Jack. Go to the swamp cabbage either in its raw form of species that are intro- Just lately there seems to be vibrations Tribal website and click on history. It’s cut trunks, or cooked in jars? I had read duced to other lands sending me in search of the man Osceola. there. Good luck. that it has been cultivated on the reserva- cause damage and Pictures of the Seminole remind me very tion? Regards, makes it hard for the much of the Native people of Ecuador and Peggy Osceola of the Tribe’s Ah-Tah- Joe Balan native species to sur- Peru. Thank you. Thi-Ki Museum also replies: [email protected] vive. Cheryle Lozada Yes, we have been sharing our Can you give Reno, NV history & culture to the pubic for many The Seminole Tribe of Florida me any insight on the [email protected] years now. I’m sorry you had trouble has no commercial swamp cabbage oper- native species of the finding us on the Internet. Now, that you ation. Everglades and has there been any prob- Seminole Tribune: Chief Billie: have, I need your mailing address so I lems so far with the introduced species? I’m very sorry to see that an alli- I am trying to help a nine-year- may send you a free information packet Chief Billie: Praveen Samaroo gator got the best of Chief Billie’s finger. old do a report on the history and customs with loads of information from history I search the web constantly for Trinidad. West Indies I saw him play at the Phish show and I of the Seminoles and all I can find on this and culture to posters, maps and Indian related sites. I am proud to say that [email protected] was very impressed with his talent. I’m @#$^& web page is current event stuff. brochures of tribal enterprises. Thank the Seminoles of Florida — my home glad to hear that he can still play guitar. Don’t you want to share your past? you for your interest in the museum. state — have one of the best sites I’ve Most of the non-native animals Peace. Jack Phinshaw seen. I run a Boy Scout Troop in Orlando at Billie Swamp Safari are highly Tom Laukkanen Asbury Park, N.J. and we devote a lot of our program to the endangered in their own native lands. A Fargo, ND fence protects these animals from leav- ing the BSS area. A significant problem is loss of the non-Native species to pre- dation by the wild Florida panther. For Seminole Tribune Publisher: James E. Billie Director: Dr. Betty Mae Jumper The Seminole Tribune Editor: Virginia M. Mitchell is a member of the Native American Special Projects: Peter B. Gallagher Journalists Association and the Associated Design/Layout: Melissa Sherman Press. Letters to the Editor must be signed Design/Layout Assistant: Vanessa Frank and may be edited for publication. Secretary: Valerie M. Frank Reporters: Libby Blake, Elrod Bowers, Ernie Tiger Subscription rate is $25 per year by mail. Business Manager: Dan McDonald Make money orders payable to The Contributors: Tommy Benn, Amy Cox, Seminole Tribune, 6300 Stirling Rd., Charles Flowers, Michael James, Mark Madrid, Hollywood, FL 33024. Phone: (954) 967- Sandi McClenithan, Teresa Robotham, 3416. Fax: (954) 967-3482. Or subscribe Rhonda Roff, Raiford Starke, Sabrina Tuttle, Vida Volkert, Patsy West, on the Internet at www.seminoletribe.com Dr. Patricia R. Wickman ©Seminole Tribe of Florida The Seminole Tribune 3 March 24, 2000 Okeechobee Site Candidate For TV Series OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Battle “What I believe is that research is conducted Site, where Army Infantry and Missouri Volunteers on the sites of historical significance and most endan- attacked Seminole men, women and children, is the gered are the sites that will be selected,” said Deborah subject of a possible documentary to be aired on the Dawkins, Coordinating Producer for Jupiter History Channel after Producer Michael Rogers visit- Entertainment. ed the site March 10, to gather information for the “I do want to emphasize, however, that our program. company has no control over the sites chosen. There Roger’s company, Jupiter Entertainment have been misunderstandings in the past to the nature Production, works in conjunction with the National of the selection process.” Trust for Historical Preservation. Recently the compa- Tribal Representative Brian Zepeda was on ny was given a confidential list noting the names of hand to lend his perspective. When asked why the sites with the most historical significance, and that are Battlesite should be preserved, Zepeda replied, “If we also the most threatened. save the battlesite, we are not only preserving a part of The Battle of Okeechobee site made the list. Seminole history, but United States and Florida histo- It is currently being threatened by a possible 300- ry as well. It’s combined like a chain-link fence.” home housing development. Only eleven sites will be In 1997 the site was placed on the list of pri- highlighted. Should the Battle of Okeechobee site be ority threatened National Landmarks. City officials, chosen, the program would be aired on the History who once endorsed the residential development, now Channel, the date, however, is not known at this time. say they realize the historical significance of the site. The program is part of a series of shows that Officials expect no final decision until the Fall of the History channel features called “Save Our History, 2000. America’s Most Endangered 2000.”

Tommy Benn Tommy Endangered Gourds Found Don Robertson, Alex John and Ted Raulerson (l-r) inspect shell rock from Tribe’s newest venture. LAKE OKEECHOBEE — Healthy, indeed tails, Brazilian pepper, and especially pond apple trees thriving populations of the critically endangered (Annona glabra). The pond apple is a native aquatic Okeechobee gourd (Cucurbita okeechobeensis) have tree that historically forested much of the southern been found in southern Lake Okeechobee by South shallows of Lake Okeechobee, but today is found in Tucker Ridge Shell Mine Opened Florida Water Management’s District and U.S. Army greatly reduced stands. Corps of Engineers staff. The gourd has not been The baseball-sized gourd seems to do better By T. Benn ing a close eye on the project. Raulerson loads the reported recently anywhere else in the world. when it climbs above the ground, probably since there BRIGHTON — The Seminole Tribe of trucks, writes the scale tickets and checks the mate- It is the only federally endangered plant is less competition for light and space in tree canopies Florida’s latest venture is the Tucker Ridge Shell rial for quality control. Cissy Thomas handles the found on Lake Okeechobee. The inedible gourd appar- than on the surface of the ground. It does very well in Mine. paper work at the Brighton Cattle and Land office, ently never was widely used by native aboriginal peo- pond apple trees, where the gourds hang under the Tribal member Alan Huff was instrumental making sure that she and Raulerson balance out with ple of Florida. And it’s too small to be very useful as a leafy canopy until they ripen and fall into the water. of getting this project started and off the ground. It trip tickets and total number of material yardage storage vessel. That may be why there is no evidence Then, they may float to shore. After a year or two on is designed to bring in more revenue and a steady billed. that it was carried to new sites, cultivated, or even moist soil, the gourds decompose, break open, and cash flow, and the future of the mining project looks Various other materials will soon be avail- used as a toy or baby rattle. But despite this unpopu- release dozens of seeds. favorable and bright. able for sale at the mine too, including shell rock, larity, the hardy plant retained a strong foothold until Seeds often sprout in January, taking off in a The first contract with US Sugar called for shell rock base, rip-rap, clean fill, sand, sorted rock the pace of 20th century development decreased avail- mad race to take advantage of open shoreline that $5.75 per cubic yard including trucking charges. and washed shell. able habitat. often is swept clean by the wave action of winter Other interested shell material buyers have been the Alex Johns says that when the shell rock The vines of this plant, a member of the storms. Getting a jump on spring is one of the gourd’s BIA for the maintenance on Indian Roads. Self- pit is played out the Tucker Ridge Mine will be the cucumber/pumpkin family, grow across the ground most effective strategies to compete against the many maintenance on private roads, South Florida Water new home of a 15 acre deep water recreational lake until they encounter a tree, a post, or anything else to other plants vying for space on the lake’s shores. Management District for their projects, and numer- and park for the community’s enjoyment. climb. Then the plant takes off, climbing high into cat- ous area contractors. Don Robertson added that another mining The Tucker Ridge Shell Mine is in the site is being searched for at Big Cypress Reservation process of becoming Florida Department of that can also be DOT approved. Transportation approved, Cannons Stolen From St. Augustine Wreck which will offer more options for marketing the ST. AUGUSTINE — Looters hit one of St. down and grabbed two of the cannons.” shell material. Augustine’s most significant underwater archaeologi- The Florida Marine Patrol and Department of The location of cal sites, snatching two 18th-century cannons, blasting Environmental Protection were quickly notified, but the Brighton mine allows a large hole in the middle of an ongoing excavation, with no witnesses and no one even sure exactly when easy access to Central and violating a state marine reserve. the guns were taken the chances of a successful prose- Florida area road and The damage to the wreck of the British sloop cution seem low. highway contractors who Industry was discovered by Billy Ray Morris, princi- The Industry was the first supply ship sent will be able to reduce their pal investigator on an underwater archaeological sur- after the British took possession of St. Augustine, and transportation overhead. vey commissioned by St. Augustine’s Lighthouse was heavily loaded when she ran aground on May 5, With the recon- Museum. Morris and his crew had spent extensive 1764. Morris believes that much of her cargo remains struction of state road 721 time on the wreck in the summer of 1998 and were intact buried by the sand. through the Brighton just beginning a new season when his first dive Despite the loss of the cannons and the dam- Reservation alone, con- revealed that something was wrong. A deep cavity had age to the wreck, Morris remains upbeat on the tractors can save on haul- been blown in the sand with prop-wash deflectors, and prospects for studying the Industry and the 54 other ing time for the road mate- two cannons found the year before were missing. offshore sites near St. Augustine that he had detected rial needed to complete “We (had) discovered eight cannons being using remote sensing. Supported by the Lighthouse this large project right in brought as cargo, probably to be placed in the block- Museum, which is in the process of creating a mar- our own neighborhood. house at Matanzas according to historical references,” itime archaeology research center, he plans to return to Don Robertson, Morris says. But when we got out this July we saw the Industry for about four weeks this summer. Alex Johns and mine oper- that somebody had blasted this big hole and gone Tommy Benn Tommy ations foremen Ted Seminole shell mine will provide building material to local contractors. Raulerson have been keep-

Manatees Harassed In Hernando County Darlene T. Quinn The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, the civil penalties they face fines of up to $25,000. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Violations under the Florida statute are second and Special Agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife degree misdemeanors carrying up to 60 days in a #1 Service’s Law Enforcement Office have been inves- county jail and a fine of $500. tigating several reports of severe manatee harass- Manatees are extremely sensitive to cold ment in Hernando County, Fla. and they congregate in the springs at the beach park, These incidents allegedly involve juvenile Jenkins Creek and Rogers Park in Hernando County white males either straddling or riding the manatees due to the warmer spring-fed waters of these areas. in the area of Hernando Beach Park off Shoal Line Harassment is likely to drive these animals from Road. The reports indicate the juveniles use a rope, these havens into unsheltered areas of the gulf which is first passed under the animal then used like where they may die from exposure to colder temper- a bridle when they attempt to sit or stand on the ani- atures. Extreme harassment, such as these incidents, mal’s back. can also cause physical injury or cause the animal to The West Indian manatee, commonly go into shock from the extreme stress these inci- referred to as the Florida manatee, is a protected dents cause. The ESA provisions stipulate a reward under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 may be given to any person who furnishes informa- (Title 16 USC Section 1538) and the Florida tion which leads to an arrest, criminal conviction, Manatee Sanctuary Act (370.12(2)(d) F.S.). Under civil penalty, or forfeiture of property for any ESA this ESA it is unlawful for any person to “take” an violation. endangered species. The term “take” includes Anyone with information concerning this harassment, which is defined as an intentional or harassment or these incidents, should avoid contact negligent act, or omission which creates the likeli- with the violators, and immediately call the hood of injury to wildlife by annoying it to such an Fernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830, extent as to significantly disrupt its normal behavior your local Sheriff’s office, or the Florida Fish and patterns. These patterns include, but are not limited Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Marine DODGE TRUCKS & DOOLEYS to, breeding, feeding or sheltering. Enforcement at 1-800-DIAL-FMP – 800-342-5367. Call Anytime FORD TRUCKS & DOOLEYS Along with other prohibitions, the Florida It is important to report the information as quickly law stipulates that, except by terms of a valid state as possible to increase the possibility that violators For CHEVY TRUCKS & DOOLEYS or federal permit, it is unlawful for any person at will be on scene when authorities arrive. any time by any means, or in any manner intention- For more information on the Florida mana- Appointment ally or negligently to annoy, molest, harass, or dis- tee visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s web WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANYONES DEAL turb or attempt to annoy, molest, harass, or disturb site at: http://endangered.fws.gov/i/a0c.html. You any manatee. can also find out more about the Fish and Wildlife Under federal law, violators face fines of Service and Endangered Species at: up to $100,000 and/or up to a year in a federal http://www.fws.gov. CORVETTESZ71 prison, or both, in criminal prosecutions, and under SUBURBANS TAHOES Heard Of Swamp Owl? CARS & TRUCKS AVAILABLE Chevy • Ford • Dodge • Mercedes • Toyota • All Watch Out for Swamp Eel! makes and models New & Used

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The swamp eel surfaced in south Miami- “And because the eels are still pretty sparse in South *NOT VALID ON ADD VEHICLE Dade County last month when the Army Corps of Dade, this is probably a fairly recent introduction.” The Seminole Tribune 4 March 24, 2000 Fort Jupiter: Military Post Brought First Settlement To Palm Beach County During the Seminole Wars (1817-1858), the United site for five years, Gen. Jesup and Lt. Levi Powell, cover their nakedness.” States Army built forts across the peninsula of commander of Jesup’s south east column, selected Motte noticed that Florida. In this ongoing Seminole Tribune exclusive Fort Jupiter’s site for the protection it afforded his many of these women had series, correspondent Vida Volkert reports on the troops on three sides. nothing around them but the role these forts played in the battles that were – in “Fort Jupiter was located on what is now old corn bags the soldiers their time – the longest and most costly military Pennock Point, a strip of land that juts out into the had thrown away, and which campaigns ever fought by the United States. Loxahatchee River facing Jupiter Inlet three miles the women had picked up in east,” said Procyk. camp, and along their trail. By Vida Volkert “This site allowed Jesup’s men easy access Some of these JUPITER — It was Jan. 24, 1838. About to Jupiter Inlet and a convenient location for sup- women would gather around 1,600 soldiers, many barefooted with flesh badly lac- plies,” said Procyk, adding that supplies were later Motte’s tent and exchange erated by saw palmetto, were cutting a trail through brought by boat to the fort through the Inlet. words with him. dense hammocks along the borders of the “Tents soon covered the area as the artillery “They declared that Loxahatchee River. regiment camped west of the stockade while the dra- if their great father said they The soldiers were frequently wading in goons protected the encampment on the southeast must go, go they would but water nearly up to their waists as they searched for a point, facing east and the southwest fork near Jones that they only petitioned to band of Seminoles, reportedly led by the Indian Chief Creek,” said Procyk, the author of the recently pub- have a slip of the vast coun- Arpeika, known to the white men as Sam Jones. It lished book, Guns Across the Loxahatchee. try that once owned them was Arpeika who had recently inflicted a stunning Surgeon Motte wrote the troops were masters.” That the women defeat of U.S. forces in the Battle of Okeechobee on delayed in this post several days, before their prepa- would be contented with the Dec. 25, 1837. rations were completed for again taking field. everglades, “so that they “The Army knew the Seminoles were escap- “The principal cause of delay was the desti- might live and die in their ing from the northern tip of Lake Okeechobee to the tute condition of the troops; being without shoes, and native wilds.” coasts of the Atlantic Ocean,” said historian Charles almost without clothes, which were torn to pieces by During this time, Milhauser of the Florida History Center and Museum. scrambling through the saw-palmetto; and until a February-March 1838, Fort “The Navy and the Army were assigned to find those fresh supply could be received they were disabled Jupiter became the nucleus Seminoles and capture them before they scattered.” from proceeding, from the nature of the country.” of all campaigning against For this purpose, Gen. Thomas Sydney On Jan. 29, 1838, Motte recorded that Major the Seminoles in South Jesup, who commanded the Army of Florida from Ashby with a 150 Dragoons were ordered out of Fort Florida Dec. 8, 1836 to May 1838, mobilized 100 Alabama Jupiter, with two days’ rations, to scout in the area Historian Kenneth volunteers, 600 dragoons, 400 artillery and 500 and find traces of the Indian warriors who had fought J. Hughes, who in 1992 Tennessee volunteers, bringing them into the Jupiter in the Battle of Loxahatchee. published A Chronological area. ‘They returned on the afternoon of the 30th, History of Fort Jupiter and As Jesup’s troops bringing thirty ponies Military Operations in the got near the intersection of — some with their sad- Loxahatchee Region,said the Loxahatchee River and dles on — and twenty the military post on Jupiter the present Indiantown Road head of cattle, having River attained maximum Capt. Joseph Haskin commanded the Fort Juipter “Depot of Exploration,” – located in today’s Jupiter trailed the Indians into importance. and made the recommendation that the area around the fort be reserved community, word was an extensive prairie of “All orders pertain- for military purposes. brought that the band of saw-grass six feet high, ing to southeast Florida field Seminoles, which consisted towards the south- operations and all regulations would have not taken the time to plead the of about 300 warriors, was west.” concerning the maintenance of supply shipments Seminoles’ case. strongly posted in a dense A day later, the from the north were founded at the commanders’ “He wanted to end the war and wanted the hammock four miles ahead. It Indians were reported headquarters,” said Hughes, adding that Fort Jupiter Seminoles to live in Florida, but Washington did not was about noon when Jesup to have fled to an was the headquarters during these months of 1838. agree with that,” said Milhauser. Indeed, even if the gave orders to move forward “impregnable” cypress Throughout these days, life in and around government would have considered Jesup’s proposal, with all speed and attack. swamp 28 miles south Fort Jupiter went by among council meetings with the the people of Florida put enough pressure against the Indian war-whoops of Fort Jupiter. Motte Indians, powwows, and a peculiar visit, as such was plan to have it denied. were followed by rifle shots, also reported the the visit of Samuel Colt, the inventor of the repeating On Feb. 15, 1838, speaking for all initiating the Battle of Indians were lying rifle. Floridians, the Florida Herald published the follow- Loxahatchee. This battle concealed, “resting Sometime in March of 1838, Colt went to ing statement: would later become the cause after their flight; and Fort Jupiter to submit his invention. According to “We do not like the proposition about for the establishment of Fort probably awaiting an Motte, the government immediately directed the pur- [Seminoles] remaining in a small portion of the terri- Jupiter, the first U.S. settle- opportunity to try their chase of 50 of those riffles, which were put into the tory. The breach is too wide between the Indians and ment in today’s Palm Beach hand with us again.” hands of the Dragoons. The Dragoons would later be the Floridian, ever to be healed. The people of County. But to the Army’s sent after Arpeika. Florida will not submit to it, and it has cost too much According to Jacob surprise, these Indians About the powwows, Motte reported that on blood and treasure for government to give up the war Rhett Motte, an Army sur- later proved to have no Feb. 24, 1838, he attended one that was held with in this style.” geon who served in Florida intention of fighting. Tuskegee, Hallec-Hadjo and other chiefs at the tent of The removal of Tuskegee and Hallec-Hadjo between 1836 and 1838 and They in fact wanted to Gen. Jesup, in the artillery camp. marked the end of the Army’s operations in the who recorded a series of negotiate peace with “About 10’clock in the morning, the two Jupiter area during the Second Seminole War (1835- Seminole War historical the U.S. government. principal chiefs Tuskegee and Hallec-Hadjo entered 1842.) Although members of this Seminole band had events, including the Battle On Feb. 5, 1838, the camp at the head of a procession of Indian war- escaped from being removed, they did not represent of Loxahatchee, the army the supplies, including riors, dressed in all the paraphernalia of Indian finery. Gen. Jesup was nearly killed at the Battle of enough threat to keep Fort Jupiter active. confronted various obstacles shoes and clothes, They were preceded by two warriors dancing a peace On March 30, 1838, Col. William Harney when fighting the Seminoles Loxahatchee. Later, to rest his troops and allow arrived at Fort Jupiter. dance, and cutting the most fantastic capers…the the wounded to recover, Fort Jupiter was built. with 50 Dragoons armed with Colt’s riffles departed at Loxahatchee. The soldiers were then warriors then shook hands or rather elbows with the Fort Jupiter to look for Arpeika. Before Harney, In gaining the center ordered to take the officers. Major William Lauderdale with the Tennessee volun- of the hammock, where the field again and pursue “...the council was opened by an ancient teers had been sent out of Jupiter. Seminoles were posted, the soldiers found a rapid and the Seminoles who had been previously reported rest- squaw, the eldest in the tribe. She said pointing to the “Lauderdale was sent out from Fort Jupiter deep stream. The stream was flowing between them ing south of Fort Jupiter. warriors, ‘they were all her children; that she was to the New River area,” said Richard Procyk. “On and the hammock and the Seminoles “were delivering Motte recorded the soldiers proceed through tired of the war; that her warriors were slain; her vil- their way south, Lauderdale’s men cut the road to the a deadly fire from behind trees on the opposite bank. miles of mud and water, and “most gigantic saw-pal- lages burnt; her little ones perishing by the road side; New River, creating what is still known today as “The stream was about thirty yards in width; metto.” that the great spirit frowned on his red children; that Military Trail.” not daunted by this obstacle, our men hesitated not a On the morning of the Feb. 7, 1838, the the star of her nation had set in blood. She desired Soon after Harney’s and Lauderdale’s depar- moment, but plunged into the swift torrent, and Army column approached within a few miles of the that the hatchet should be buried forever, between her ture, Fort Jupiter was abandoned. crossed in the face of a shower of balls which whis- cypress swamp where the Seminoles were waiting. children, and her white brethren.’” Procyk says the Seminoles burned down the Fort in tled about their ears,” wrote Motte. Gen. Jesup sent a messenger to offer peace to the But despite Jesup’s attempts to persuade the April of 1838. However, the stream was deeper than the soldiers Indians, and invited the chiefs to a conference. government to resist removing the Seminoles from “Years later, when a third war against the anticipated and the only way to reach the opposite Upon the return of the messenger, every one Florida, on March 20, 1838, Lt. Linnard returned Seminoles began in 1855, a new Fort Jupiter was side was by swimming, which they did to the prepared for another bloody conflict. The messenger, from Washington with bad news. The President had erected near where the old Fort Jupiter had been Seminole warriors’ astonishment. however, returned with great news to the exhausted rejected the proposal to allow this band of Seminoles located,” said Procyk. “The U.S. Army returned to Once on the other side, some of the and worn out soldiers. Several Indians began advanc- to remain in their “native wilds.” the Loxahatchee crossroads and established a new Tennessee Volunteers held back at a respectable dis- ing from the cypress swamp with a fort in Jupiter on Feb. 21, 1855.” tance. Enraged by the volunteers’ hesitation, Jesup white flag. According to Procyk, the new site was a dismounted from his horse and with pistol in hand, Hallec-Hadjo and Tuskegee half-mile east of old Fort Jupiter and closer to the ordered the volunteers to follow him. Jesup immedi- were the leaders of the Indians who Jupiter Lighthouse. Erection of the Jupiter ately rushed into the hammock, but the Volunteers had decided to stop fighting. Lighthouse began in 1854, when President Franklin remained in their position. At that very moment, Arpeika, the most feared and respect- Pierce signed an order that appropriated about Jesup was struck by a bullet which shattered his ed of all the leaders had retreated $35,000 for its construction. The idea of the light- glasses and laid open his cheek. with his band to islands in Lake house raised as a result of innumerable shipwrecks in The Battle of Loxahatchee ended after Okeechobee. the Jupiter Inlet area. Jesup’s men gained control of the opposite side of the The young Chief Hallec- Kenneth Hughes said the Second Fort stream. The Seminoles, being greatly outnumbered, Hadjo met Jesup at the military camp Jupiter had no stockade and looked like a camp scattered up and down the hammock. on the morning of Feb. 7, 1838. Of rather than a fort. Milhauser says that after the Battle of this encounter, Motte wrote: “They [the Army] built a two-room cabin Loxahatchee, Jesup’s men looked for a place near the “He [Hallec-Hadjo] began with a kitchen that was established as a depot,” said battle site to rest and take care of the wounded. That by alluding to the wretched condition Hughes, adding that the Army occupied the second place would later become known as Fort Jupiter. of his people and stated how anxious Fort Jupiter twice for brief periods. Once in 1855 and “After the Loxahatchee battle, the troops they were for peace; but begged that the second time in 1856. were exhausted. They looked for a place in the area they should not be sent out of the The soldiers there were assigned to protect to build the fort and took the whole Jupiter area as a country. They were willing, he said, the lighthouse from the Indians. But Charles military reservation,” says Milhauser. to do anything, rather than fight any Milhauser, who also volunteers at the Jupiter light- According to Motte, the Army’s losses at the more; they had lost all their cattle house, said nobody wanted to serve at this post. Battle of Loxahatchee included seven killed, and 30 and ponies, and their wives and chil- “The conditions in the Jupiter area were too wounded. The Indian loss is still unknown, but after dren were dying from the hardships harsh,” said Milhauser, adding that because the the battle the soldiers found only one Indian lying of being chased about so much…” mouth of the Jupiter Inlet closed at times, a pond was dead on the battlefield. The warrior had been shot As per Jesup’s request, formed and mosquitoes and other plagues invaded through the head. Chief Tuskegee soon joined the the area, bringing diseases. As Jesup’s troops looked for a spot to estab- peace talks. Jesup agreed to recom- “The men would always complain and lish a camp, Jesup ordered the construction of a mend this band of Seminoles to nobody would want to come to this area,” said bridge to cross over the Loxahatchee River. Once the Washington, with permission to stay Milhauser. As a result, in 1856, 120 soldiers were bridge was done, the troops marched for the north in South Florida. brought from Tampa to dig out the Inlet and open the branch of Jupiter creek and encamped there after “In the meantime, it was mouth. dark. agreed, that while awaiting for the “But a storm came and closed the mouth On the afternoon of Jan. 26, 1838, they relo- President’s decision they [the again,” said Milhauser. The second Fort Jupiter was cated to Jupiter Bay, located three miles lower down Seminoles] should bring in their fam- finally abandoned in May 1858, after the Third the creek and nearer to Jupiter Inlet, today’s residen- ilies, and encamp near us at Ft. Seminole War was declared over. The fort deteriorat- tial area known as Pennock Point. Jupiter, within ten days,” wrote ed and fell apart, says Milhauser. Once they got to the designated spot, the Tennessee Motte. After the fort decayed, a couple of pieces of battalion and the army regulars commenced erecting On Feb. 12, 1838, the day land in the Jupiter Military Reservation started being a stockade, intending to establish this place as a rest- after the troops had returned to Fort sold to the public in 1880, says Milhauser. “But the ing base and a depot for supplies. Jupiter, Lt. Thomas Beasley Linnard, majority of settlers only started coming in 1894 “On the 28th the stockade was completed, Jesup’s aide-de-camp, was dis- because prior to that date, nobody was allowed to and designated as Fort Jupiter,” wrote Surgeon Motte patched express to Washington. settle in the Jupiter military reservation.” on his dairy on Jan. 28, 1838. Linnard, a graduate of the Kenneth Hughes says the Fort Jupiter Charles Milhauser says Fort Jupiter got its name in a Military Academy in 1830, was tak- Military Reservation’s most important contribution to round-about way that began when the Spanish first ing Jesup’s proposal to permit the the community was that it was the “first attempt of visited the area in the mid 1500s. Indians to retain part of Florida. Americanization in the area. “When the Spanish arrived they encountered While awaiting the decision, about Capt. Joseph Roberts commanded Fort Jupiter from March to “Fort Jupiter is the first American occupa- the Jeaga Indians,” Milhauser says. “One tribe of the 400 Indians encamped near Fort tion in Palm Beach County,” said Hughes. Jeaga’s was called Hove, which the Spanish placed Jupiter. July of 1857. During his watch, his soliders patrolled the area in search of Seminoles, but by then, most had left the region. Palm Beach County became Florida’s 47th county on on their maps. When the English took over Florida, Motte wrote extensively April 30, 1909. The Jupiter community became a they used the old Spanish maps and translated many about the Indians who camped near municipality and was charted into Palm Beach of the place names into English. Fort Jupiter. County by the end of the 1920s. Jupiter was incorpo- “The English considered Hove to be the “In conformity with the agreement, the Fearing a negative reaction, Jesup did not rated in 1925. romantic or poetic name for the God of the sky. The Indians very soon after our return to Fort Jupiter, fol- communicate the news to the Indians. Instead, he hid West Palm Beach, the county seat of Palm Roman God of the skies was Jupiter, which the lowed; and encamped within a mile of us. There were the truth from the Seminoles and ordered their cap- Beach County, is today the nation’s most renowned English placed on their maps for that area. So, when about four hundred of them and a great many ture. The soldiers took the Indian camp by surprise and fashionable winter resort. Palm Beach County is the U.S. Army came, the area was already known as Negroes, awaiting the will of their great father, the and most of the Indians, including Tuskegee and home to about one million people and about 35,000 Jupiter. So, ironically, the fort was actually named President.” Hallec-Hadjo were detained and later sent off in boats of them live in Jupiter. after an Indian Tribe.” About the women he recorded that from for emigration to the west. For more information about tours to the site Milhauser also adds settlers later named the next their appearance, “I should judge the burden of the About the deceiving way in which Jesup of the Loxahatchee Battle, the Indian camp, and the town Juno, after Jupiter’s wife. He says even today war to have principally fallen upon the female portion handled this situation, Charles Milhauser said Jesup Fort Jupiter sites, contact the Florida History Center dozens of streets in Jupiter are named after Roman of the natives; for while men looked in good health, acted out of pressure from Washington and the people and Museum, located on 805 N. U.S. Highway 1, and Greek gods and goddesses. spirits, and conditions, the squaws with but few of Florida. It has been said that the commander of Jupiter, FL 33477, at (561) 747 6639. According to Richard Procyk, an archaeolo- exceptions presented a most squalid appearance; Florida was a tyrant, but Milhauser believes Jesup Next: Fort Myers. gist who worked the Loxahatchee River archeological being destitute of even the necessary clothing to was sympathetic to the Seminoles, otherwise he The Seminole Tribune 5 March 24, 2000 CCommunityommunity NewsNews Council Johnny U Plays Brighton Continued from page 1 By T. Benn in me, they wouldn’t be here,” said Williams. BRIGHTON — “I wasn’t even given a chance,” said Crowds at the Brighton Field Williams, “I’m asking for 90 days to prove myself.” Days got a chance to be enter- “Ninety days? I’ll give you 90 years!” said tained by Johnny U, one of the Hollywood Councilman Max Osceola. favorite performers the past four Williams, who has worked in the Pre-school years. program for ten years, was assured by Chairman Johnny, who comes James Billie that the matter “will be taken care of in- from Idaho, combines country house.” crooning with horseback riding, The Council also: singing his songs from the back *Approved a $2.5 million/year buyout of the of a horse with a wireless micro- Coconut Creek smoke shop from the Board of phone. Directors. The Council, who will own and staff the A cattle and sheep shop, will receive the profits while the Board, who rancher like his father before will supply the cigarettes, will receive the yearly sum him, Johnny keeps alive a family and wholesale revenue. tradition of running his family’s *Approved a 25-year lease for the Brighton livestock interest. Camparina property to the Board of Directors for busi- Charles Flowers ness enterprises. The present lease with Russ and Volunteer Judy Sulser (l) gives advice to students Cody Bert and Jonathan Harjo. “We raise some of the best blood stock quarter horses Sunni Adams will expire in May 2000. from our part of the country,” he *Approved a financial services agreement says. with Game Financial Corporation for check cashing Field Trip Gives Students But, while in Florida he and ATM services at the Coconut Creek casino. performs off the back of Naha, *Approved a construction services agreement an 8-year-old American Quarter with Lodge Construction Inc., for the Brighton Pre- Horse mare on loan from his school facility. A Close Look At Estuary Also visiting the Council were 50 students Seminole trail partner, Amos HOLLYWOOD —You can take Tiger. from the Ahfachkee Day School. Director of School the kids out of the country, but never the Benn Tommy Operations Dr. Sharon Byrd-Gaffney stated that the country out of the kids. Eileen Hager’s MOVING STAGE: Johnny U sings kindergarten students were progressing rapidly and 7th and 8th graders from the Big Cypress from horseback. will finish their first grade reading books by the end of Ahfachkee School proved the old saying the year. well on a field trip to the Anne Kolb Nature Center, March 8. Straddling the Intracoastal Alligator Show Entertained Waterway near the east the end of Sheridan Street is a prime piece of real estate dedicated to teaching all ages about Guests At Brighton Event the mangrove estuary. The staff of natu- ralists and volunteers pointed out the con- By T. Benn snakes and how to identify them trast between the students’ Big Cypress BRIGHTON — This year from the cotton mouth moccasin and Reservation home — a freshwater ecosys- at the Brighton Field Days, a special the different rattlesnakes and the tem — and this brackish system which is alligator and snake show was includ- treacherous coral snake. a prime nursery for fish and bird species. ed in the main arena. An estuary is formed when a Michael Bailey, a young river meets the sea. There, freshwater man who makes his living catch- meets salt and tidal flushing causes mix- ing and transporting nuisance alli- ing which brings nutrients into the water gators from residential areas back column. Changing water levels allow a to the wild if possible, provided flurry of different feeding behaviors for the demonstration. fish and plant-life. With lightning quick Ahfachkee students took turns reflexes, Bailey studied the alliga- mining the muck with a miniature dredge, tor cautiously. He checked the and seining the water for more shiny evi- alligator’s reactions by touching it dence of life – baby fish. in the leg and then the back of its The pretzel-like prop roots of the snout with a four-foot stick as he Charles Flowers circled the alligator. red mangroves lent mystery to a habitat Victoria Hernandez with beauty pack. that shaded crabs and one still (sleeping Bailey sized the animal or dead?) green heron. up, and then with lightning quick The students dove right in for the the sandy bank of the river, they along speed Bailey is on top of his prey. mud-grab, looking for critters in the with Jonathan Harjo and Cody Bert The alligator, now caught, is mucky forest floor. The girls, Victoria donned hip waders to seine for fish. Wet ready to be transported. Hernandez and Sheena Reid, used the and muddy all, it was only the teacher, Bailey also showed the

crowd the various poisonous Benn Tommy opportunity for a facial. Later, down on Eileen, who got water down her waders. Benn Tommy Michael Bailey helped educated Brighton visitors. Bailey shows ‘gator teeth at festival.

Yeete anaashpeke anaashhoopeka ayakaachkoowa. Ponhohposhkoochaatot shellamashaahomehonte. Hopetake rohonupse seyanicahunnat arahkvn ahumkotku. Nakhotce cemalakena sofaceciceckare. Generations Are Counting On This. Don’t Leave It Blank. Todas las generaciones estan contando con esto. No deje su formulario del censo en blanco. The Seminole Tribune 6 March 24, 2000 Attention Tribal Employees Fixed-Income Accounts: Charter guaranteed income fund – 4.90 declared rate (%) - *M. *M – Annualized rates are net of applicable asset charge. Market-Valued Accounts Month YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years AIM Constellation Fund -1.78 -1.78 39.48 22.17 25.04 Dreyfus Founders Balanced Acct. -3.25 -3.25 -4.30 6.99 13.80 Dreyfus Founders Growth Acct -3.60 -3.60 25.33 26.11 29.38 Fidelity Advisor Growth Opport -6.57 -6.57 -3.90 13.81 19.18 Invesco Dynamics Fund -1.78 -1.78 59.52 36.12 32.74 CHTR Balanced Fund 1 – Invesco -4.06 -4.06 -5.51 9.32 13.89 Janus Worldwide Fund -1.28 -1.28 52.93 33.06 31.21 Cigna Lifetime 20 -3.18 -3.18 18.55 16.13 18.52 *L Cigna Lifetime 30 -2.87 -2.87 14.74 15.03 17.47 *L Cigna Lifetime 40 -2.72 -2.72 13.87 14.64 16.83 *L Cigna Lifetime 50 -2.49 -2.49 9.36 12.70 15.13 *L Cigna Lifetime 60 -1.63 -1.63 3.92 10.11 11.71 *L Neuberger & Berman Guardian -4.81 -4.81 -2.80 5.30 14.16 Results for period longer than one year are annualized. *L – Fund returns prior to July 1, 1993 represent proforma composite results. NOTE: Individual results are influenced by the size and timing of contributions and withdrawals during the peri- od; therefore, results in an individual participant’s account may differ from those shown above. Market-Valued Accounts PBHG Growth Fund -0.02 -0.02 88.35 23.25 26.57 CHTR Large Co Stk Index-Cigna -5.03 -5.03 10.08 22.55 26.20 American Century Ultra -6.31 -6.31 23.79 26.36 28.83 Templeton Foreign Fund -7.40 -7.40 31.10 8.87 11.78 Templeton Growth Fund -6.86 -6.86 22.38 10.37 14.92 Warburg – Pincus emerging growth -3.28 -3.28 34.44 18.78 22.94 Warburg Pincus Adv Value Acct -8.01 -8.01 -3.76 10.60 10.61 Warburg-Pincus International -6.71 -6.71 44.67 13.05 13.83

WORLD FORD 1/2 The Seminole Tribune 7 March 24, 2000 A Moment In Time With Fred Osceola To All Haskell Alumni, Parents and Friends: By Michael James him that finger in an eventual amputation. Two weeks ago he The National Haskell Alumni Association would like to plan a celebration for the year BRIGHTON — Fred Osceola is the second Tribal lost another finger to the surgeon’s knife. 2000. This would be a great time for everyone to come back to Haskell and meet old friends member to bravely step out and share his story about the “Two years ago, because by the time I decided to do again. consequences of living life with uncontrolled diabetes since something it was too late, I lost my legs,” said Osceola. We are planning a cookout and entertainment on campus, including the Outstanding the Jan. 7, community meeting at Brighton. “I lost my left leg first. Then they took a vein out of Alumnus event. We would like to have as many as possible of the past Outstanding Alumni Fred gave generously of his time at a moment when my good right leg for a double heart by-pass and I lost circu- come back to be special guests. If any of you know an entertainer that would help us, let me life must be excruciatingly unbearable – during the four lation in that leg while I was in the hospital.” know. May 11th will be the date. hours it takes a machine to rid his blood of the accumulated Osceola said that it came as no surprise to him how- I know this a big project, but with everyone working together, we can do it. I am ask- wastes his kidneys used to remove. ever because his father, mother, and brother had all lost legs ing for a donation to help cover the expenses. All donations should be made out to the It was an intensely personal moment, but Fred as a consequence of uncontrolled diabetes. National Haskell Alumni Association – Haskell 2000. I will chair the event and will be spoke out of a deep and abiding love for his family and the For Osceola the past seven years have been a con- appointing several committees. conviction that his story might influence someone to take tinuous cycle of learning to cope with major life changing Send the donations to: Martha Houle, President, National Haskell Alumni Assoc., control of diabetes before it’s too late. events; Dialysis, his fingers, legs, getting prosthetic legs and 11415 W. 67th St., Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66203. If you have any questions, please call me “I found out I was diabetic in 1969 when I was 22,” learning how to use them, wheelchairs — the list goes on. at 913-631-7833. said Fred. At the time he weighed 285 pounds and was work- “I don’t think much about dialysis. It prolongs my Thank you and hope to see you May 11, 2000. ing up to seven days a week as a Sincerely, heavy equipment operator in Martha Houle, President Hollywood. For Fred, work was life, National Haskell Alumni and he drew tremendous satisfaction from the way he went at it. It is one of the things he misses most about how life used to be. Joe Dan Osceola Named Grand “I didn’t feel good that day and since the boss didn’t want to Marshall For Mardi Gras Fiesta take a chance on something happen- By Libby Blake The festival was held over three days ing he let me go home,” he said. The HOLLYWOOD — Joe Dan Osceola starting Feb 25 and concluding on Feb. 27. day wore on and Fred, who had been served as Grand Marshall for the Mardi Gras The Seminole Swamp Band performed on accustomed to consuming up to three Fiesta Tropicale Parade held Feb. 26, in Saturday at the Seminole Heritage Stage in cases of colas a day, grew sicker. downtown Hollywood. Joe Dan, Ambassador Young Circle Park. The band, along with “My wife took me to for the Tribe, was accompanied on the float other traditional Seminole activities, were part Broward General Hospital and the by his daughter and Jr. Miss Seminole of a special ceremony honoring the Tribe. doctor checked me out and looked at Princess Mercedes Osceola. The Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale me and told me I was a diabetic,” The Tribe has been actively involved observance of Seminole Heritage Month said Osceola. Moments after the in the annual festival since its inception in rounded out a series of events that included diagnoses Osceola slipped into a 1935. Osceola was named Grand Marshall in the Kissimmee Slough Shoot Out and Tribal coma that lasted nearly two weeks. recognition of this longstanding partnership Fair and PowWow. During the coma, Osceola lost 50 and Broward County’s Seminole Heritage pounds and upon his recovery Month Celebration. learned that he would from then on be giving himself daily insulin injec- tions. Michael James SENDING A MESSAGE: Fred Osceola hopes others learn from his struggles . Census Form Should Be Filed “I took it too lightly and I Be on the lookout for your Census Remember, by law the Census thought I could beat it,” said Osceola 2000 questionnaire. If you haven’t received Bureau cannot share your answers with oth- adding that he managed his disease one yet, you can expect one at your home any ers, including the IRS, FBI, immigration, wel- badly for 20 years while still consuming copious amounts of agony,” said Osceola, weariness showing in his voice. Then, day now. fare or any other government agency. So your soft drinks feeling somehow that they fortified his drive for as he considered his children and their 12 children, his mood The questionnaire comes in an enve- privacy is guaranteed. hard work. shifted to that of a man with a mission. lope with the “United States Census 2000” By taking just a few minutes to fill “My sugar ran 600 all the time, but it didn’t bother “I tell them, ‘Look at me, do you want to live like logo on it and a “Bureau of the Census” out the questionnaire, you can help bring into me,” he says. “It meant nothing to me because I felt okay. I this? You’ve got a choice,’” he said. “Diabetes is a bad thing, return address. It also bears this message: focus your community’s fundamental felt normal for 10 years anyway. I think Indian people are a no good friend, an enemy that sooner or later will get you “U.S. Census Form Enclosed. Your Response strengths and basic needs. Look for your cen- ignorant about diabetes and high blood pressure. We think if you don’t take care of it.” Is Required By Law.” sus form, fill it out and return it on or before we’re superhuman. I know, I thought the same thing.” Fred added that his wife Addie helps him get The Census Bureau has designed an April 1, Census Day. Remember. This is your In 1993 things took a drastic change for the worse through the day and that despite everything he has gone eye-catching package so everyone will know future, don’t leave it blank. for Fred who was living at Big Cypress at the time. through she has been very supportive. that it’s the official “I was feeling bad and I went to the doctor and he “It’s been hard on her,” said Osceola. “Some people census from with a told me that my kidneys were failing and that they would go say that she is one in a million. I say she is one in a life- bar code for their out in five or six months,” said Osceola. As the time ticked time.” household. It will Chickee Baptist Church down to the 6-month deadline for total kidney failure, Fred As the first of three shifts at the dialysis clinic in stand out from the felt worse each day. Then it came. Okeechobee came to a close, legions of computerized dis- stacks of other mail 64th Ave. and Josie Billie “I didn’t go to the doctor one Friday because I plays and alarms signified to the patients that it was okay to and could, in fact, be Hollywood Seminole Reservation thought my kids were coming out,” he says. “By Saturday go and live another day. Just don’t go too far. While waiting your most important things wee getting worse and on Sunday I started swelling for the nurse to disconnect him from the artificial kidney that piece of mail in the up.” Fred had been tethered to for the last four hours he turned weeks ahead. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am It was then that daughter Brenda Henry put him in and said: The census Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 am the car and took him to the doctor. He underwent dialysis “I guess my main point is this — dialysis is no cure. is as important to and later, surgery to place a synthetic graft in his arm so that It’s just another way of staying alive. You’ve got a choice if local governments as Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm technicians can readily access his artery and vein for the life you want to go that way. If you want to live a good life, lis- highways and tele- sustaining procedure he must endure three times a week. ten to your doctor. Change your lifestyle now. Exercise, phone lines. It tells Although Fred still has his eyesight, the relentless eliminate cigarettes and alcohol and watch your diet. What our government Rev Arlen Payne: Pastor attack on his tiny blood vessels have left the circulation in you do now can make a difference later. I wish I had another leaders what is need- (954) 894-5651 his extremities so compromised that a nick on the finger cost chance to do things right.” ed. Protect Your Rights! 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LABELLE — During the weekend of Feb. 26 - 27, Seminole Tribe President Mitchell Cypress and Big Cypress Representative Mondo Tiger, both proudly sport- ing the trademark Seminole patchwork jackets, rode in the parade opening the 34th annual Swamp Cabbage Festival. The Swamp Cabbage Festival, appropri- ately named in honor of Florida’s state tree, the Sable Palm (also known as the cabbage palm), is held annually on the last full weekend in February. The Horses, flags and cowboys and cowgirls add up to a festive entry in the parade. first festival, which was held in 1967, was so well received and was such a huge success, that it became a yearly event. Festivities include the selection of a Swamp Cabbage Queen, first and second graders hold their Tribal President Mitchell Cypress waves to the crowd as he helps liven up the parade. own little parade, a 5k race and the main event – The Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade. with the showing of the Araba Shriners, food from many cultures in and around Beginning promptly at 10 a.m., who comprised at least 30 percent of the the area. Seminole and Miccosukee ven- parade entries began their trek along parade. Motorcycle officers performed dors were kept busy throughout the Bridge Street to Barron Park. Home- figure eight demonstrations, exhibiting weekend selling pumpkin and frybread, grown floats of every size and shape, all their agility and skill on their big Indian burgers, chicken, ribs, porkchops decorated with palm fronds stretched for Harleys, roaring within inches of specta- and countless other entrées. Colorful miles. Horse drawn carriages, represen- tors at times. patchwork jackets, vests, skirts, hand- tatives from various law enforcement Over at Barron Park, activities bags and even potholders – sure to catch agencies as well as the massive swamp had already begun. Among the maze of your eye attracted shoppers from all buggies impressed the crowd, but there vendors, one could shop for a variety of over the country, who came to visit for was no single entity able to compete jewelry, artwork, crafts, clothing and the festival. These ‘pioneer women’ were one of the hits during the Swamp Cabbage Parade.

Young and old alike found plenty to keep their attention at the annual event. Poster tells the story of this annual event. These people learned nothing is better with swamp cabbage than Swamp Seasoning.

miccosukee The Seminole Tribune 9 March 24, 2000 SPORTSSPORTS Tough Play Marks Fourth Shootout By E. Bowers HOLLYWOOD — “It’s about something positive. Keeping the kids off the street and giving them something to do,” said Richard Osceola about the 4th Annual March Madness Shootout, held at the Hollywood Gymnasium on Mar. 9-11. Ten men’s teams and six women’s teams showed up for the tournament and by late Saturday night only three teams remained in each division. The late hour and the pressure-packed semi-final games resulted in two final matches in which one team was able to build an insurmountable lead over the other. Brighton matched up against the Mis-Chiefs in the women’s semis. The key match up in the game was between the guards, Chantel Miller for Brighton and Reynaldi Becenti for the Mis-Chiefs. The crowd enjoyed the defensive play and offensive moves of the two guards. “It’s a lot of fun. You know a lot of ladies like to fight and argue, but not here,” said Miller. “I like this.” The Mis-Chiefs beat Brighton 52-46 and went on to defeat the Lions in the finals 42-12. The Challengers won the men’s division with a stunning 53-39 victory in the finals. The men’s semis was a re-match between coach Berry Butler’s Seminole Wholesale and Show ‘Nuff. A close game throughout, Show ‘Nuff was in the lead until Wholesale tied it at 45-45 with 1:20 left to play. A point dispute arose with 45 seconds left and gave March Basketball Wholesale a three-point lead instead of a one-point advantage. Unable to drop a three pointer to tie, Show ‘Nuff were still won- dering what happened while Wholesale celebrated. Tourney Results Seminole Wholesale faced the Challengers in the finals. The Challengers got off to a quick start and kept a double-digit Men’s lead throughout, winning 52-39. 1st Place — Miccosukee Tournament MVP’s were Reynaldi Becenti for the 2ndPlace — Brighton Recreation women and Tony Randolph in the men’s division. Organizer Richard Osceola was pleased with the Women’s turnout. 1st Place — Lady Seminoles “It’s our fourth annual and a lot of the teams have 2nd Place — Brighton matured and the tournament continues to grow,” Osceola said. “We’re planning to hold more and we hope to have more Indian teams come out and play.” Action was fast and furious at the Fourths March Shootout. Bowling Immokalee Pool League Results Tournament By Libby Blake Reminder IMMOKALEE — “Seminoles” team took first Reminder to all partici- place in the Immokalee Pool League, which concluded Andrew Green (l) of the Miami Dolphins pants in any of the events to be Feb. 28. Team members included captain Tony Billie, watches as Angel Dominquez of the held May 25-29, 2000. All room Council Rep. David Cypress, Big Cypress Recreation Seminole Recreation team hits. The exhibi- reservations at Fort Lauderdale Director George Grasshopper, Joe Billie Jr., and Randy tion softball game, Feb. 4, ended with Airport Hilton must be made by Clay, who subbed for the injured Tony Manuel. Olea also Recreation posting a 13-10 victory, leaving May 1, 2000 to guarantee dis- subbed as needed. The team won $1,200. Recreation thinking it can beat the squad count rate and room availability. Second place honors went to “Motown Boyz” from Seminole Communications. captained by Ralph Sanchez. Team members included Mario Posada, O.B. Osceola, and Immokalee Recreational Director Roy Garza. Pedro Garza and Pete Aguilar subbed as needed for the team. Second paid $1,000. Charlie Cypress headed the third place team Kids Learn Golf From Pro “The Saints” who took home $800. Other team members By Libby Blake included Mike Onco, Ricky Doctor, Leroy King, and sub BIG CYPRESS — Tony Bert. Big Cypress Recreation has Team “Motown Bandits” took fourth place. contracted the services of Virginia Billie captained the team of Raymond Garza, professional golfer Shirlee Angel, and Tommy Benson. The team shared $700. Aylor to teach golf to chil- Fifth place belonged to “Play’Az” captained by Esmerelda Billie, Ray Yzaguirre, and Nina Frias. dren interested in learning league president Maria Billie. Members were Roy Cantu, the game. Juan Salinas, and youth league president Raymond Mora. Aylor, who quali- Prize money was $600. Delores Jumper, Virginia Garcia, and Jean Martinez provided a fied for the Ladies Immokalee Board Rep. Delores Jumper was “team man- free barbecue dinner. Professional Golfers ager” and occasional player for the sixth place “Andy’s Friends.” “I want to thank everyone for participating in the Association (LPGA) tour in Captained by Robert Garza, the team included Adam Garza, league. I think it went very well for our first try at this. We’ll 1973, is currently the teach- Mike Garza, Ricky Alvarado, and Pedro Jacobo. Delores took probably take a couple weeks off and then start another league if ing professional at TBF the $500 prize money and promised to share it with the team. everybody wants to,” stated George Grasshopper before handing Norris Golf Range in Cooper Seventh place and $400 went to “Da’Rookies.” The out the prize monies. Grasshopper also thanked league president City, Fla. team captain was Mike Alvarado and members were David Maria Billie for “keeping everybody together and doing all the Lessons are held Billie, Dennis Gonzales, and Marciano Calderon. paperwork,” league treasurer Libby Blake for “handling all the every Monday and “Do You Smell What’s Cook’in” ended the league in money,” and Raymond Mora for “keeping the kids league run- Wednesday from 3:30 to Golf pro Shirlee Aylor shows young tigers the woods. eighth place. Connie Williams led the team of Lonnie Billie, ning smoothly.” 6:30 p.m. behind the Gym. Johnny Boone, and Victor Billie. This team struggled throughout Following the awards presentation, an 8-ball tourna- Any child 5 years and older the season having to resort to the use of several subs for a com- per lesson. Several parents have also ment was held for the men and women who played in the league. can participate. taken advantage of having a golf pro plete roster each week. This team split $300. The subs were The men played double elimination, race to three matches. The “If you teach kids the right way Spade, Lloyd, Carlos, and Pedro — “no last names please.” available and participate along with the women played double elimination, race to two matches. from the beginning they are more likely to kids in improving their game. Bringing up the rear was last place “Dale’s.” Dale Winners and prizes were as follows: Men – 1st: George enjoy the game and stick with it,” stated Grasshopper, Liaison to Council Rep. David Cypress, captained Lessons will continue until Aylor Grasshopper ($500), 2nd: David Billie ($400), 3rd: David Aylor. “And it’s much easier to teach moves to the Hollywood Reservation and the only all female team. Team members were Linda Billie, Cypress ($300), 4th: Roy Garza ($200), 5th: Ralph Sanchez them from the beginning before they learn Esther Buster, and league treasurer Libby Blake. Suzanne Davis Gym for the summer youth golf program. ($100). Women – 1st: Virginia Billie ($400), 2nd: Maria Billie bad habits.” Aylor has taught the program at subbed for the team. Ninth place paid $200. ($300), 3rd: Linda Billie ($200), 4th: Connie Williams ($100). Aylor said she is pleased with the Payout night was held March 6 at the recreation center. Hollywood for four years and plans to response from the kids. The classes have continue “as long as the kids want me to.” been running between four to 16 children EIRA Profile: Laquita Jumper By Michael James rodeo,” she smiled adding that she wasn’t EIRA Immokalee Results BIG CYPRESS — It’s been a overly impressed with the sport. After the year now since Laquita Jumper became rodeo however things began to snowball IMMOKALEE secretary of one of the fastest growing for her with near continuous attendance of — If you missed the and most prestigious Indian rodeo groups many different sporting events. rodeo in Immokalee on in the nation — Region 13, the Eastern “I went to rodeos, softball games March 4, you missed Indian Rodeo Association. — just about every sport. He introduced another exciting one! Back then she was new at the job me to a different world, which I knew Here are the results: of association secretary. “Ask me in a nothing about. I haven’t regretted a Men’s Calf year and we’ll talk about it then,” she minute of it,” she says. Roping — Howard said. After two years of dating the Edmundson, 12.4 sec- Twelve months and dozens of couple married and it was time for onds, ten points; Naha events have come and gone since she first Laquita to bid farewell to the familiarity Jumper, 17.4 seconds, 9 said ‘I do’ to the nomination. Now, of Oklahoma and Kansas. South Florida points; Josh Jumper, 23.4 halfway through her two-year commit- was quite a departure from what she had seconds, 8 points. Bare ment she says she has truly enjoyed the been accustomed to. Back Riding — Alex experience, has grown to love the job and “The first year was depressing,” Johns, 49, 10 points. thinks that rodeo people are some of the she said. They lived in Hollywood at the Laquita Jumpr, EIRA secretary. Steer Wrestling — best in the world. time as they worked for four years build- Howard Edmundson, 5.2 You might think that keeping the ing their house themselves at Big Cypress. seconds, 10 points; 130 member EIRA organized would be an Laquita recalls the mosquitoes as being “Having four cowboys in the Brandon Wright, 5.7 sec- overwhelming undertaking. For some the single worst element about Big house was interesting,” said Laquita. “It onds, 9 points; Sidney Clinton Holt wasn’t able to complete 8 second ride. folks it might be — especially as rodeo Cypress. She also said that from the outset kept them out of trouble, but then there Gore, 7.7 seconds, 8 day approaches. Laquita, however, takes she made it perfectly clear that she would was also football, baseball, and basket- points; Josh Jumper, 8.2 the job in stride. not move to Big Cypress until all of the ball,” she said reflecting on some of the seconds, 7 points. seconds; Jonathan Robbins, 4.91; Tyler To understand how she does this comforts of home were up and running as best years they had as a family. Saddle Bronc Riding — Jay Tigertail, 3.93 seconds; Joseph John, 1.7 so calmly you have to turn the clock back expected in their new dwelling place. The “Big coached and I was at all of Louis, 53, 10 points; Robert Youngblood, seconds. Calf Riding — Nick Jumper, just a few years with the understanding prophecy wasn’t to be however. the games,” she says, adding her most 51, 9 points. Team Roping — Howard 39; Dayne Johns, 37; Jasper Thomas, 33; that life in a family with four cowboys “We moved to our house and cherished memories are of when Josh and Edmundson and Brandon Wright, 6.2 sec- Nathan Gopher, 13. under one roof is like having your own there was no air conditioning, no heat, Naha graduated and when Happy, who is onds, 10 points; Marty Johns and Shawn Beginners Barrel Racing — personal rodeo every day. and no phone,” she says. It just so hap- still in high school, became the state John, 7.9 seconds, 9 points; Cicero April Billie, 19.5 seconds; Nauthkee “I grew up in Oklahoma and pened that it was during a year of weather champion team roper in the Florida Junior Osceola and Jay Louis, 9.8 seconds, 8 Henry, 20 seconds; Morningstar Webster, Kansas and was never around rodeo, extremes. The hottest summer and the Rodeo Association. points; Marvin Bowers and Naha Jumper, 21.7 seconds; Sheyanna Osceola, 22.1 rodeo animals, or even sports in general,” coldest winter she can recall. Laquita worked outside the home 14.1 seconds, 7 points. seconds. she says. Then one day, as fate would The comforts came quickly for for 18 years. She recently left her formal Women’s Barrel Racing — Junior Bulls — Clinton Holt, 63; Wilson have it, she met future husband Moses the family and they set about the task of job for the opportunity to spend more Tess Ducheneaux, 17.31, 10 points; Holly Bowers, 62; Stephen Billie, 57. ‘Big Shot’ Jumper at her sister’s college raising their three boys, Naha, Josh and time with Happy and his pursuits as his Johns, 17.49 seconds, 9 points; Jo Leigh 50 and Over Break Away graduation. Today she looks back with Happy. All their sons began their rodeo high school athletic career is coming to Johns, 17.51 seconds, 8 points; Emma Roping — Moses Jumper, 5.7 seconds; affection at that chance meeting that has careers at about the age of 7. With an avid and end. She also devotes a tremendous Johns, 17.85, 7 points. Women’s Break Tom Koenes, 13.5 seconds. thus far resulted in 25 years of successful cowboy for a father the boys quickly amount of time to her job as EIRA secre- Away Roping — No qualified times. Novice Barrel Racing — Ayze marriage, successful parenting, and con- developed their skills and in no time they tary. Church, says Laquita, is also a very Bull Riding — No qualified Henry, 18.1 seconds, Mackenzie Johns, tinued personal growth. were trucking off to parts unknown to par- important part of family life. times. 18.8 seconds. “My first date with Big was a ticipate in rodeo events. Mutton Busting — Jamie Gonzales, 6.81 All Around Cowboy — Howard Edmundson, 30 points.

The Seminole Tribune 11 March 24, 2000 17 Finish Dale Carnegie Course

By E. Bowers HOLLYWOOD — On Mar. 13, the first class of Dale Carnegie graduates received their diplomas. The unique cere- mony required the 17 graduates to High Risk Pregnancy describe how they used the lessons learned in the 12-week program. “You started a journey,” said Nurse Midwifery Services instructor Shay Gomez, “and you weren’t quite sure what the journey was about. Now, you will tell what it was about.” The students started with a Ultrasounds In Office warm-up, pairing off and rehearsing their speeches on each other. Afterwards, each student recounted to the audience difficult situations in their professional or personal Laser & Microsurgery lives and how they employed Dale Carnegie techniques to find a solution or common ground. Gynecological Surgery The speeches surprised some of those in the audience. “To see some of them say more than one line,” said Sandy Sellner of the President’s Office, “I am so Vivian Crooks (l) presents certificate to June Degnan Family Planning grateful to see this happen to these peo- ple.” Serving Your Medical Needs Since 1967 Special recognition was given to Oneva Relations Coordinator, “but to deal with everyday Infertility Counseling & Baxley, who won the Breakthrough Award, Mary problems. Evening Hour Available Jane Willie for Outstanding Performance, and Terry “They learn that the golden opportunity you Treatment Sweat for Highest Award for Achievement. are seeking is within yourself.” Most Insurance Accepted The Dale Carnegie class is offered to all The recent graduates are Sonia McKenzie, Tribal members and employees. Highly recommend- Diane Frank, June Degnan, Anthony Frank, Oneva ed by Chairman James Billie, who also is a graduate, Baxley, Lisa Allen, Terry Sweat, Helene Buster, 961-8303 the program focuses on communication skills, self- Mary Jane Willie, Irma Platt, Jake Melendez, Else 431-7000 confidence, human relations, stress control, and lead- Willie, Alexandra Frank, Norma Williams, George 3801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 1761 NW 123rd Ave, Pembroke Pine ership skills. Wilson Jr., Joletta John and Shirley MacLennan. On Hollywood Blvd. & Presidential CircleOn Taft St. 1 Blk E. Of Flaming “They not only learn how to communicate,” said Maureen Vass, Public & Governmental Achieve Optimal Health Through Chiropractic Care

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VOTE 1/2 The Seminole Tribune 12 March 24, 2000 Ahfachkee Students Visit Hollywood Tribal Building

Ms. Teresa’s class. Ms. Whiteside’s class. Ms. Hager’s class.

HOLLYWOOD — Fifty Ahfachkee students grades 3 through 8 came for the annual field trip to the Tribal Headquarters in Hollywood March 9th. The purpose of this trip was to learn about the different departments that make up the Seminole Tribe Inc. The students first attended a council meeting to learn about the Tribal government. After that, the group split up into classes and headed off to each depart- ment for a brief summary of what they do. In the Communciations Department graphic designers Vanessa Frank and Melissa Sherman demonstrated photo editing techniques by putting a teacher’s face on all of the students in that photo, which was a big hit with the kids. For lunch the students were treat- ed to McDonalds. Some kids said McDonalds -- A treat for the Big Cypress Students -- was the most exciting part of the field trip. Ms. Tiger’s class.

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He already Livestock and Show Feb. 26, at the ever need to become a success in the has five silver buckles for previous wins, Brighton Seminole Reservation. rodeo world. Shy at first, Clinton felt right and knows that there are many more to Friday, weigh in day, Stanlo at home talking on the subjects of bull come. Johns and Kasey Johns manned the riding and bareback riding. Clinton is the son of Barbara swine scale while Billie Tiger and He stated that even though the Billie of Hollywood, and the late Dennis Teresa Bowers checked in the steers. saddle bronc competition is not available Holt. He attends Hallandale Adult You could see the sadness in the scale to the FJRA members at this time, he Community Center, and gets the grades masters when an animal didn’t make would still like to try his hand at it some- that keep him riding in competition. weight and had to be turned back and day. In the meantime, he is building up Clinton has the support of his culled from the show. his points in the other categories. mom and step-dad David. They travel to Steers had to weigh 900 Recently, Clinton traveled to most of his competitions and are his pounds and this year for the first time Plant City with other members of the biggest fans. had to come from a Seminole Tribal Hollywood Horse Club, of which he has Clinton has done well in the cattle producer — either an individual been a member for a year and a half, to short time he has been involved as a or the Seminole Tribe of Florida Board compete in a two-day competition. The member of the FJRA. He is on the road to cattle projects. Swine had to tip the night before, Clinton was in Brighton for a promising future in all of his endeavors. scale at 180 pounds to make show weight to be judged. The new swine barn wasn’t quite ready for occupancy, but with the Wilson Bowers: Young help of several volunteers it soon got that way. With the expert help of John These hogs were used to help the 4-H participants learn about proper handling. Tommie and Skip Beardson the water- ing system started to flow. Welding the Cowboy Takes No Bull swine cages together was another crew County was asked to judge the steers Jimmie. The Medium Weight class went lead by Archie Johns, Frank Thomas, while Kenneth Arnold judged the swine. to Holly “Scooter” Johns, #12. Holly BIG CYPRESS — Wilson the various events as often as possible to Maxie Tommie, Louis Gopher, and Scotty “Cotton” Baxley had the resides on the Brighton Reservation. Bowers, of the Big Cypress Reservation, cheer him on. Wilson is a member of the Marvin Bowers. coals right for cooking fires with steaks The swine judging ended with is a young cowboy who has big plans for FJRA, and participates in as many compe- and ribs as the bill of fare while Debbie Katrina Bettelyoun’s hog being named his future. titions as possible to build up points Johns attended to her task of preparing a Grand Champion, It weighed 250 pounds. At 14, he has already started to towards the finals in Okeechobee this Four-Star culinary delight for the annual Katrina is from the Big Cypress make a name for himself in the world of April. buyers. Again to Ms. Johns and her crew Reservation. rodeo. Wilson has chosen the category He states he would really like to a much deserved ‘Thank You.” Reserve Champion honors went of bullriding – only – and is doing a fine check out the National PRCA finals in With their bellies full the buyers to Sierra Simmons. Her animal weighed job. Albuquerque this year if he can, and feels made their way from the dinner tent to the 285 pounds and was hog # 123. Sierra is Wilson has been riding for nearly he could learn a lot by watching some of sale ring. Ms. Polly Hayes was getting from Tampa. five years, and has won several buckles the pros ride for the really big money. everything ready to start the sale. and his share of prize money. He comes Wilson attends Ahfachkee Auctioneer Brian Trimble of Okeechobee from a family of rodeo cowboys and has School in Big Cypress and is in the eighth checked out the PA system. had a lot of exposure to the sport. Wilson grade. He does well in school, although The ring men ready to take the is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bowers, he would rather be out riding a bull. He bids were Stanlo Johns, Don Robertson and is the youngest of their brood. knows, however, that he is required to and Larry Davis. Leoma, Cissy, and Wilson’s parents are very sup- maintain his grades in order to participate Sabrina were back to perform their duties. portive of his rodeo activities and travel to in the FJRA, so he does his best. Kevin Osceola gave the Invocation. Trimble called the first animal into the Adrian Baker and Showmanship award. ring, started his chant, the sale was on. Steer #17, a black steer that 4-H Show Clinic Held weighed 1,220 pounds won the Grand The show ring set up by Billie Champion Title as well as heavyweight By T. Benn exhibitors techniques so they don’t inter- Tiger, Teresa and Marvin Bowers. Mr. steer. The steer was owned by Alyssa BIG CYPRESS — Every year fere with other animals while they are Jimbo Hawks of Okeechobee Feed donat- Willie of Brighton. The Reserve when the 4-H Show and Sale is nearing, being judged. ed the panels for the show and sale ring. Champion was steer # 18 owned and Seminole 4-H Director Polly Hayes looks During the clinic, steers were Debbie Johns decorated the buyer’s pic- shown by Erin Willie. Her red steer for volunteers to help with the exhibitors unloaded from the stock trailers, haltered, ture area with help from her daughters weighed 1,190 pounds. This is the third in showmanship and grooming. then lead around the arena. The show was Boogie and Scooter. year in a row that Willie girls have had With the annual sale just around on and at times it was difficult to see just When the show began Leoma either the Grand Champion or Reserve the corner, Brad Guidry gave a clinic on who was leading whom. Happy Jumper, Simmons and Cissy Thomas, took their Champion Steer or both. both showmanship and grooming for the Benny Hernandez, and Wilson Bowers place as show secretaries and Sabrina All three of the Steer classes Big Cypress 4-H Club members Feb. 17. took turns leading the steers. Eventually, Tuttle became the show announcer. were won by black steers from the Texas Guidry, who has over 20 years of 4-H and the boys won out. Norman Johns and Benny Hernandez black bulls being introduced to the Future Farmer’s of America show experi- A special thanks from the parents worked the gates and kept the animals Seminole Cattle Programs over the past ence, explained the techniques of setting and 4-H members to Mr. Guidry for his moving. few years. an animal up to present to the judge. How time and efforts in helping our Seminole The judges were two very capa- Light Weight steer #111 was to control the animal, and different ways 4-H Club members get ready for their ble men — Henry Kemper of Osceola owned and shown by Brighton’s Howard Stanlo Johns ran the scales for 4H sale. to attract attention to the animal’s best 14th Annual Seminole Show and Sale. characteristics. He showed the young Seminole Indian Youth Livestock Show And Sale

Erin Willie and Grand Champion Steer 1190 lbs. Katrine Bettelyoun, Grand Champion Swine 250lbs. Alyssa Willie Grand Reserve Steer 1220lbs. Sierra Simmons and Grand Reserve Swine 260lbs.

Holly Johns and First Place Steer 1160lbs. Serena Johns and First Place Swine 285lbs. Howard Jimmie and First Place Steer 990lbs. Lysandra Osceola and First Place Swine 265lbs.

Curtis Motlow and Second Place Steer 1085lbs. Nelson Osceola and First Place Swine 260lbs. Clarissa Randolph and Second Place Steer 985lbs. Adrian Baker and Third Place Steer 1215lbs.

Rachel Billie and First Place Swine 230lbs. Justin Aldridge and Third Place Steer 1110lbs. Shadow Billie and First Place Swine 225lbs. Clint Hutchenson and Third Place Steer 975lbs. The Seminole Tribune 14 March 24, 2000

Karen Cypress and First Place Swine 210lbs. Lizina Bowers and Fourth Place Steer 1180lbs. April Billie and Second Place Swine 285lbs. Samantha Jimmie and Fourth Place Steer 1120lbs.

Andrew Bowers and Second Place Swine 270lbs. Seth Randolph and Fourth Place Steer 960lbs. Joseph Richardson and Second Place Swine 260lbs. Jeffrey Hinebaugh and Fifth Place Steer 1055lbs.

Nathan Billie and Second Place Swine 260lbs. Wilson Bowers and Fifth Place Steer 925lbs. Zachery Billie and Second Place Swine 250lbs. Phylan Osceola and Second Place Swine 245lbs.

Frank Marrero and Second Place Swine 230lbs. Jamie Henry and Second Place Swine 220lbs. Kimberly Alvarado and Second Place Swine 210lbs. Jack Turtle and Third Place Swine 285lbs.

Joseph Santiago and Third Place Swine 270lbs. KlarissaOsceola and Third Place Swine 260lbs. Keyah Osceola and Third Place Swine 260lbs. Bonnie Billie and Third Place Swine 250lbs.

Krystal Young and Third Place Swine 240lbs. Kayla Bowers and Third Place Swine 230lbs. Sawena Otero and Third Place Swine 215lbs. Joshua Garza and Third Place Swine 185lbs.

Clayton Simmons and Fourth Place Swine 320lbs. Brandon Young and Fourth Place Swine 265lbs. Jodi Simone and Fourth Place Swine 260lbs. Maverick Osceola and Fourth Place Swine 260lbs.

Jessica Turtle and Fourth Place Swine 255lbs. Alex Cypress and Fourth Place Swine 240lbs. Dylan Osceola and Fourth Place Swine 230lbs. Katherine Billie and Fourth Place Swine 220lbs. The Seminole Tribune 15 March 24, 2000

Shaun Billie and Fourth Place Swine 185lbs. Kerwin Miller and Fifth Place Swine 300lbs. Heather Billie and Fifth Place Swine 275lbs. Joshua Smith and Fifth Place Swine 260lbs.

Alison Garza and Fifth Place Swine 260lbs. Donald Johns and Fifth Place Swine 255lbs. Mark Arriage and Fifth Place Swine 235lbs. Paige Osceola and Fifth Place Swine 230lbs.

Lauren Bowers and Fifth Place Swine 225lbs. Ryan Osceola and Fifth Place Swine 200lbs. Jackson Richardson and Sixth Place Swine 285lbs. Josie Davis and Sixth Place Swine 265lbs.

Kiefer Burt and Sixth Place Swine 260lbs. Stephen Billie and Sixth Place Swine 250lbs. Micco Billie and Sixth Place Swine 245lbs. Christy Motlow and Sixth Place Swine 230lbs.

Megan Jones and Sixth Place Swine 225lbs. Karen Cypress and Sixth Place Swine 190lbs. Sonny Billie and Seventh Place Swine 340lbs. Bonnie Davis and Seventh Place Swine 275lbs.

Homer Villareal and Seventh Place Swine 250lbs. Nick Jumper and Seventh Place Swine 235lbs. Miguel Mata and Seventh Place Swine 215lbs. Devin Doctor and Seventh Place Swine 210lbs.

Mary Huff and Eighth Place Swine 350lbs. Crystal Garza and Eighth Place Swine 255lbs. Janet Mata and Eighth Place Swine 245lbs. Patrick Osceola and Eighth Place Swine 200lbs.

Teddy Osceola and Eighth Place Swine 250lbs. Gregory Jumper and Ninth Place Swine 180lbs. Allen Hernandez and Tenth Place Swine 210lbs. Cory Ward and Tenth Place Swine. The Seminole Tribune 16 March 24, 2000 The Seminole Tribune 17 March 24, 2000 EPA Announces Grant Funds Poster Contest Winners Announced Notice of Availability of Funds Description of any existing or for Tribal Blood-Lead Screening and Lead new lead educational material to be used BIG CYPRESS — The students Stephanie Hall – Third Grade. Awareness which announces the availabil- in the outreach program; of Ahfachkee School (grades Pre-K-4 – 6) Dawna Cypress & Serena ity of funds from the US Environmental Efforts to target hard-to-reach tribal com- participated in a poster contest during the Green – Fourth Grade. Protection Agency for tribes to conduct munities to inform families about child- first two weeks of February as a project to Summer Billie & Sawena Otero blood-lead screening and lead education hood lead poisoning and screening; celebrate Seminole Children’s Dental – Fifth Grade. and awareness activities for federally rec- Experience of key personnel; and Health Month. The contest began on Feb. 1 The Dental Prevention Program ognized tribes. Soundness and credibility of projected and ended Feb. 16. The posters were extends a big “Thank You” to all who par- The notice appears in the Federal budget and schedule. judged on Feb. 17. ticipated. A special “Thanks” to Ahfachkee Register, Volume 65, Number 36, on Feb. The application period will All students who created a poster School Art Instructor, Mrs. Jennifer Price, 23, 2000 on pages 8967 to 8970. extend for a period of three months, end- will receive an Interplak Rotary Brush, and Health and Physical Education EPA will be awarding 25-50 ing on May 22, 2000. Additional copies of compliments of the Dental Prevention Instructor, Ms. Bernadette Schyoinch, for grants to tribes and tribal consortiums for the Federal Register notice are available Program. The winners of the contest have their assistance with the contest. amounts in the range of $30,000 to through the TSCA Hotline at 202 554- their entries displayed on the $50,000 each for projects that address the 1404 or by visiting our web site at Seminole Children’s Dental Health primary goal of the notice. These grants www.epa.gov/lead. Month Poster Calendar. will be awarded entirely on the basis of For further information contact The winners of this year’s EPA’s evaluation of proposals submitted Joseph S. Carra, Deputy Director, Office contest are: in response to the notice. Each proposal of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Ariah Osceola & Regan will be judged on the following general (7401), Environmental Protection Agency, Osceola – Kindergarten. criteria: Ariel Rios Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Kaylee Jumper & Description of developing and NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone Morningstar Webster – First implementing a blood-lead screening pro- numbers: 202-554-1404; e-mail address: Grade. gram; [email protected]. Brannon Billie & Hali Garcia – Second Grade. James “Micco” Billie & Prepare For Accidental Poisoning MIAMI — Poisoning is one of ingested was a household product, follow the leading causes of child health emer- the first aid instructions on the label gencies in Florida. More than 90 percent before calling for medical assistance. of poisoning exposures are accidental, and “You may have heard that ipecas many of these crises can be avoided by syrup should be given to poisoning vic- following a few simple guidelines. March tims. While every household should have is Poison Prevention Awareness Month some on hand, it should not be adminis- and a good time to educate ourselves tered unless you are directed to so by a about how to keep our homes and chil- doctor or other trained medical profes- dren safe from toxins. sional,” advised Dr. Fletcher. “In the A valuable first step is to post the meantime, the patient should lie on his or Florida Poison Information Network her left side, to slow down the progress of (FPIN) toll-free number, 800-282-3171, stomach contents to the small intestine, near your phone. This 214-hour toll-free where absorption is more rapid.” hotline is accessible by both voice and When you call for medical assis- Text Telephone (TTY) and is staffed by tance, be prepared to provide the follow- specially trained nurses, pharmacists, ing information: child’s age, child’s physicians and toxicologists who have the weight, existing health problems, sub- latest poison assessment data at their fin- stance involved and how it contacted the gertips. child (swallowed, inhaled, etc.), First aid “As the slogan for the month already administered; If the child vomited warns, ‘Children Act Fast…So Do and where you are and how long it will Poisons!’ so parents must be extra vigilant take you to get to a hospital. when household chemicals or medications For more information on poison are in use,” warns Melvyn Fletcher, M.D., prevention, or to report a dangerous prod- vice-president and medical director for uct or product-related injury, call the U.S. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida’s Consumer Product Safety Commission South Geographic Business Unit. “If your (CPSC)’s hotline at 800-638-2772 or cleaning regimen is interrupted by the CPSC’s teletypewriter at 800-638-8270. doorbell or the telephone, don’t leave a child unattended near a potentially haz- ardous substance – even for a few moments. Be sure to take either the child or the substance with you.” If you suspect a child has swal- Deadlines lowed a toxic substance, call your Poison Control Center, 911, or your doctor – Seminole Tribune even if there seems to be no adverse effects such as vomiting, drowsiness, or April 14 • March 31 burns around the mouth. Some products May 5 • April 21 cause no immediate symptoms, but could May 26 • May 12 cause problems later. If the substance The Seminole Tribune 18 March 24, 2000 Students Attend Close Up Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the USET Impact Week held Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, 20 young Tribal members joined youth from 16 other Tribes to participate in the Close Up Washington program. The program, eligible to stu- dents in grades 10-12, provides an in- depth look at the political process with seminars, workshops, and Capitol Hill visits. Speakers during the program represented different Native American organizations and included: Victoria Wright, Staff Attorney for the National Congress of American Indians; Keith Harper, Senior Staff Attorney for the Native American Rights Fund; Theresa Rosier, Counsel, and Mike Jackson, Deputy Staff Director, for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Sonny Nevaquaya, back row, second from left, with participants and retreat instructors. On Feb. 3, the students were able to visit the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing room, SR-485 Seminole students watch action in Senate Indian Affairs Committee room. in the Russell Senate Office Building. Students Enjoy First Flute Retreat “Remember that when you By T. Benn Each participant in the retreat made visit this city,” said Mike Jackson, from the Committee minority staff, “this room is your room and this committee is BIG CYPRESS — Sonny a flute under the instruction of Nevaquaya your committee.” Nevaquaya, one of Native America’s most and his assistants Dock Green and Ms. Carol According to Jackson, it is the only committee gifted flute players, gathered 12 interested Grace. Each flute – as Nevaquaya said – has in Congress where the majority and minority staffs share students for the 1st Annual Florida Flute its own soul, as no two flutes will ever sound the same suite of offices. Speaking for the majority staff Retreat at the Billie Swamp Safari Feb. 23 – alike because of the wood and the skill of the was Theresa Rosier, who works for Sen. Ben Nighthorse 27. flute maker. Campbell as a Counsel to the Committee on Indian The five-day event was hosted by Nevaquaya stated that if two flutes Affairs. Sonny and his Seminole wife Christine were made, at the same time using the same Rosier, a member of the Navajo Nation, is Nelson Nevaquaya. Students came from as wood and by the same maker that the flutes responsible for drafting legislation and overseeing feder- far away as Canada and included Native might be close in sound, but never identical. al programs regarding community and economic devel- Americans from the Apache, Cherokee, A new music writing and reading opment for Native Americans. Mohawk and Caddo tribes. Several non- system created by R.Carlos Nakai for the “I knew in fourth grade that I wanted to go to Indians voyaged as well to study with the Native American Flute was also used. This law school,” said Rosier. Her goal was to help out her internationally acclaimed recording artist. system uses a scale of 15 notes and ½ notes grandparents who lived in the area that was targeted for Seminole Moses “Big Shot” Jumper and was taught under the guidance of the “Bennett Freeze,” which began in 1966. took part in the seminar as well. Moses had Nevaquaya, Carol Grace and Nancy Absrod. The region has no running water or paved asked his mother, Dr. Betty Mae Jumper if “I wanted to have as much hands roads. Although lifted temporarily, it largely remains in the flute was a traditional Seminole instru- on, and one on one with each student that effect. ment. She added that she remembered as a time allowed,” Nevaquaya said. “I wanted Rosier stood as an example to the students of small girl that her Uncle Jimmy Tiger played each student to walk away more enlightened how personal motivation can lift one person up from a rough and crude flute in the evening. in Native American Music than when they Page, Ariz., to Washington, D.C. The flute had three holes and he also came, and I think we achieved that. It was The students who attended the session were used it to call birds when he was hunting in very successful from my point of view.” selected by their accomplishments in school. All had at the Glades around Indiantown. Sonny and Christine also host the least a 2.0 GPA, and were required to have good atten- Legends also say that the small flute Florida Flute Circle that meets once a month. dance and behavior records. The students who were was used to signal other Indian bands of the If anyone is interested, they can call (954) selected are: movement of Army soldiers or anyone who 983-4372. Big Cypress — Alex Tommie, Lindsey King, might trespass onto Indian lands. Adam Billie and Amy Coppedge. The chaperones were Patrick McElroy, Keno King and Betty King. Hollywood — Jessica Buster, Seth Billie, assistance to Native American entrepreneurs. Michael Gentry, Brett Green, Ricardo Hernandez and Budget These new tribal SBDCs will work in tandem Megan Yescas. The chaperones were June Degnan and with the seventeen existing Tribal Business Virginia Osceola. Continued from page 1 Information Centers. A total of $4.5 million is Brighton — Jeffrey Osceola, Holly Johns, John Health Care: $2.6 Billion, an provided for this initiative. Gore, Kerri Coby, Lizina Bowers, Jill John and Patty Expanding Business LINC to Snow. The chaperones were Louise Gopher, Joe John increase of $230 Million, for the Indian Health Service. Indian Country. For the first time, the budg- and John Huff. et proposes $1.25 million to expand the Vice Immokalee — Elijah Marrero and Tabitha Building and Repairing Infrastructure:$349 Million, an increase of President’s successful BusinessLINC pro- Marrero. Chaperones were Norita Yzaguirre, Ray gram to Indian Country. BusinessLINC Students with Rep. Mark Foley (R-16th) on steps of the Capitol. Yzaguirre and Criselda Marrero. $117 Million, to build roads and bridges in Indian Country; $49 Million, an increase of establishes mentor-protege relationships $46 million, for tribal Infrastructure Projects. between large and small businesses. The Details of the initiative include: goal of BusinessLINC is to encourage large Providing for Educational firms to provide technical assistance, busi- Ahfachkee Students Receive Awards Opportunities, School Construction and ness advice, networking, investment, and Repair -- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) joint venturing opportunities for locally By T. Benn Tribal Chairman School Construction and Repair. The owned smaller firms. BIG CYPRESS — Dr. Pat James E. Billie greeted President proposes $300 million, more than Indian Housing. The budget pro- Gaffney was proud to see all the happy the students in native double the FY 2000 enacted level of $133 vides $650 million in block grants for the faces receiving awards for the second Seminole language and million, to replace and repair BIA-funded Indian Housing Block Grant program at the grading period Feb. 24. stated he wanted all the schools on reservations. This is the largest Department of Housing and Urban young people to not for- investment ever in a single year for BIA Development, an increase of $30 million over get their heritage or their school construction and repair. FY 2000. Within BIA, $32 million, a dou- native tongue. He told Training and Recruiting Native bling over the 2000 level, will be used to them to study hard, lis- American Teachers. The budget provides repair or replace dilapidated homes across ten, have the older stu- $10 million for the Education Department to Indian Country. dents help the younger continue the second year of the Strengthening Tribal ones with their lessons, Administration’s initiative to begin training Environmental Programs. The President’s start the day with a good and recruiting 1,000 new teachers for areas budget increases funding for the EPA’s breakfast, get to school with high concentrations of American Indian General Assistance Program (GAP) by $10 on time and use the time and Alaska Native students. million for a total of $53 million. GAP grants in school wisely. New American Indian fund tribal institutional capacity building for Chairman Billie Administrator Corps. The budget proposes implementing environmental programs on also told the young audi- $5 million for a new Department of Indian lands. GAP grants have increased ence that school was not Education initiative, the American Indian from $8 million in 1993 to the FY2001 pro- easy for him as a boy Administrator Corps that will support the posed level of $53 million. either. He told the stu- recruitment, training, and in-service profes- Promoting Public Safety. dents that he didn’t start Improving Law Enforcement in Award in hand, Stephanie Hall smiles. sional development of 500 American Indians reading well until he was and Alaska Natives to become effective Indian Country. The budget includes $439 in the fourth grade. school administrators in schools with high million, an increase of $103 million over FY Every student in the Ahfachkee Chairman Billie Chairman Billie presented the Ahfachkee awards. populations of Native American students. 2000, for the Departments of Justice and school system can earn an award, but also took time to thank New School Renovation Loan and Interior for the third year of the President’s the awards have to be earned A student all the students for the Grant Program. This new $1.3 billion initia- Indian Country Law Enforcement Initiative. who attends Ahfachkee who does these beautiful cards and flowers he received Each class teacher and their This funding will increase the number of law aids helped hand out the awards to the tive leverages nearly $7 billion of (approxi- four basic things can win an award. Be from them after his alligator bite. He mately 8,300) renovation projects in high- enforcement officers on Indian lands, provide here, be here on time, and listen to your showed the concerned youngsters his deserving students praising them for more equipment, expand detention facilities, their outstanding achievements, and need school districts with little or no capacity teacher, try your best and the awards hand so they could see for themselves to fund urgent repairs. Within this program, enhance juvenile crime prevention, and will come. how well it’s healing. telling them they wanted to see them improve the effectiveness of tribal courts. again after the next grading period. the President has allocated $50 million for grants to public schools with high concentra- Providing Health Care. tions of Native American students. Indian Health Service. The Increased Funding for Tribal President’s budget proposes $2.6 billion, an Academic Awards For Ahfachkee 2nd Quarter Colleges. The budget proposes a total of $77 increase for the Indian Health Service (IHS) million, an increase of $25 million over of $230 million or 10 percent over the FY All E’s: Catlen Tommie, Akol Billie, Chebon Gooden-Harden, Rubi-Anne Bowers, Shena Reid. FY2000, for support to tribal colleges 2000 enacted level. This increase would Jonathan Robbins. Alexander, Hali Garcia. Perfect Attendance: Bradley Osceola, through funding at the National Science enable IHS to continue expanding accessible All S’s: Klayton Sanders, Kahna A Honor Roll: Klaressa Osceola, Klayton Sanders, Eric Sanders, Dion Foundation, and the Departments of the and high-quality health care to its approxi- Jumper, Kaylee Jumper, Dannee Billie. Wilson Bowers, Tabitha Reid, Lindsey Sanders, Shena Reid, Victoria Interior, Education, Agriculture, Housing and mately 1.5 million Native American service Academic Excellence: Clayton Hall, King. Hernandez, Lindsey King, Matthew Urban Development, and Transportation. users. B Honor Roll: Stephanie Billie. Empowering Communities, Helping to Build Infrastructure. Hall, Lauren Barcus, Cody Perfect Punctuality: Tyler Cypress, Expanding New Markets Initiatives. Building Roads and Bridges in Billie, Micco Billie, Dion Ricky Joe Alumbaugh, Jalen Cypress, Indian Country. The President’s budget pro- Sanders, Kayla Bowers, Tylor Tigertail, Joey Simone, Daylyn Addressing the Digital Divide. The Administration proposes this new initiative to poses to give the Indian Reservations Roads Alex Cypress, Summer Hall, Rubi-Anne Alexander, Dion program at the Department of Transportation Billie, Katherine Billie, Sanders, Katrina Bettelyoun, Jodi encourage Native Americans to pursue as a course of study information technology and the full authorization amount of $275 million Benny Hernandez, Sawena Simone, Benny Hernandez, Summer with an additional $74 million from a high- Otero, Sonny Billie, Billie, Sonny Billie, Allison Garza, other science and technology fields as well as to increase the capacity of tribal colleges to way receipts account for a total of $349 mil- Owachige Redmond, Chief Krystal Garza, Victoria Hernandez, lion, which is an increase of $117 million Charlie Osceola, Andrew Marvin Billie, Andrew Bowers. offer courses in these areas. The budget pro- vides $10 million, to be administered by the over the previous year. This will allow Tribes National Science Foundation, for grants to to address the estimated backlog of $4 billion tribal colleges for networking and access; in needs on these roads and bridges. Within course development; student assistance; and the BIA, $32 million will be used to maintain capacity building. BIA and tribal roads on reservations. Community Development Tribal Infrastructure Projects. The Financial Institution (CDFI) Expansion. President and the Vice President propose $49 The Administration requested an increase million, an increase of $46 million over FY over last year’s funding of the CDFI program 2000, for the Department of Commerce’s to continue building a national network of Economic Development Administration community development banks. In order to (EDA) to fund infrastructure, planning, and increase access to capital in Indian Country, public works projects. the budget proposes, for the first time, a $5 million set-aside within the CDFI Fund to establish a training and technical assistance program focused on eliminating barriers to capital access. Happy Easter! Business Assistance at the Small Business Administration. The budget pro- from the poses new funding to create Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Indian Seminole Tribune B-Honor Roll student Alex Cypress gets award. Micco Billie with B-Honor Roll award received from father James. Country to provide business and technical The Seminole Tribune 19 March 24, 2000 Classified • Announcements Happy Birthday Jobs

Birthday wishes are being sent Position: Staff Nutritionist Opening: January 25, 2000 to my grandchildren, Saige Osceola, who Location: Health Dept. – Brighton Closing: Until Filled turned a year old on March 9th and Opening: Feb. 2, 2000 Salary: $25,000 – 35,000 annually Shelby “Doug” Story, who will be turn- Closing: Until Filled plus benefits ing two years old on March 15. Salary: $30,000/yearly (negotiable) Ms. Saige, always remember that plus benefits Position: Direct Care Aides Grandma loves you and if Mom and (5 needed in LaBelle) Amos try to get tough with you, you Position: Survey Party Chief Location: Health Department know whose house to go to. You are a Location: Water Resource Big Cypress true blessing and I am grateful that you Management Opening: January 25, 2000 are a part of my life. Chagups, always Big Cypress Closing: Until Filled stay sweet and loveable, try not to be like Opening: Jan. 27, 00 Salary: $10.00 – 15.00 per hour your big brother, the famous CowChip! Closing: Until Filled full time Love you and Happy Birthday. Salary: $14.03 per hour Mr. “Doug,” what can one say plus benefits Position: Alternative High School about you? You are a source of pure joy Teacher in Math and to me! You try to be tough with every- Position: Staff Nutritionist Science body, but Grandma knows that is only an Location: Health Department Location: Ahfachkee School act. You had a tough first year with your Brighton Big Cypress health the way it was, but the Lord will- Opening: February 2, 2000 Opening: January 25, 2000 ing, you and I have seen you reach your Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled second birthday and for this I am eternal- Happy Birthday to our Daddy! Salary: $30,000/Yearly Salary: Based on salary schedule ly grateful. “Doug,” stay true to yourself We love you very much and have a blast (Negotiable) and never change! Love you and Happy on your birthday. Love, “Charlie’s Little Plus Benefits Position: Assistant Cook (Brighton) Birthday. To my baby, Saige Osceola: Angels” Rhiannon, Ceejae, Deandra, Location: Preschool Program Hugs and kisses to both of you, I can’t begin to describe how Stephanie, and Ann. Position: Maintenance Worker Opening: February 9, 2000 Love Grandma Theresa. much joy you have brought to my life in Location: Building and Grounds Closing: Until Filled the short time you have been with me. Happy Birthday to Charlie Brighton Salary: $8.29 per hour plus benefits Birthday wishes are being sent Everyday it’s like we learn more and Tiger Jr. To my one and only love, you Opening: February 24, 2000 to my grandchildren, Saige Osceola, who more about each other and my love for make it a night to remember. Love you Closing: Until Filled Position: Speech Lanquage Therapist turned a year old on March 9th and you grows and grows with each passing always, your wife Ginger T. Tiger. Salary: $6.50 Per hour plus benefits Location: Ahfachkee School Shelby “Doug” Story, who will be turn- day. We’ve made it through our rough Big Cypress ing two years old on March 15. times and now we take things day by day. Position: Operator Maintenance Opening: February 22, 2000 Happy 2nd Birthday to our baby, Just remember that you are my sunshine Trainee Closing: Until Filled Shelby “Chia” Story. Love, Mom and always. Happy 1st Birthday, Big Location: Utilities – Hollywood Salary: Based on Instructional Dad. Chagups! Opening: February 23, 2000 Salary Scale Closing: Until Filled Chia, we wish you a Happy Salary: $8.00 per hour plus benefits Position: Reading Specialist Birthday! Love your brothers, Location: Ahfachkee School Christopher and Richie and your sister, Position: Cashier Big Cypress Haley. P.S. We’ll try and talk mom into Location: Tribal Smoke Shop Opening: January 12, 2000 buying you all the Pokemon stuff that you Coconut Creek Closing: Until Filled want. Opening: February 23, 2000 Salary: Instructional salary scale Closing: March 8, 2000 plus benefits Happy 24th Birthday Ernie To Chagups Osceola: Salary: $5.52 per hour + benefits Tiger on March 15th. From the Happy Birthday to a one of a kind Position: Grove Maintenance/ Communications Department. girl.We love you always. From, Momma, Position: Tour Guide Operator 1 Amos and Ahfatlee. Location: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Location: Citrus Grove (Brighton) Happy Birthday to Dwight Ike Opening: Feb. 15, 200 Opening: January 11, 2000 Jumper on March 18. Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled New Born Salary: $7.00 per hour plus benefits Salary: $7.00 per hour plus benefits Happy Birthday to Jerome Ray Jumper from Rosetta and Ike Position: Dental Assistant Position: Transporter Jumper. Location: Health (Hollywood) Location: Health (Big Cypress) Opening: Feb. 11, 2000 Opening: January 11, 2000 Happy Birthday to Perry Joe Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled Arkeketa from Rosetta Jumper. Salary: $10.00 per hour plus Salary: $7.90 per hour plus benefits benefits Happy late 2nd birthday to Drayton Kayne Billie on March 13th. To Doug (Shelby Story): Position: Community Health Position: Teacher Aide II – 2 need/1 Stay crazy and have fun! Love; Mona, Just wanted to wish you a Happy Representative year olds & infants Woody, Jaryaca & Kiylier Birthday. Tell Momma to make it a Location: Health (Brighton) Location: Eeducation Preschool good one! Take advantage of the Terrible Opening: Feb. 11, 2000 Hollywood Two’s! From, Aunt Elizabeth, Amos and Closing: Until Filled Opening: February 29, 2000 your cousins Chagups and Ahfatlee. Salary: $9.00 per hour plus benefits Closing: March 14, 2000 Salary: $8.73 per hour plus benefits Position: Assistant Cook/Janitor Location: Nutrition (Hot Meals Position: Maintenance Supervisor Hollywood) Location: Buildings and Grounds Opening: January 25, 2000 Big Cypress Closing: Until Filled Opening: March 8, 2000 Salary: $8.73 per hour plus benefits Closing: March 22, 2000 Salary: $8.00 per hour plus benefits Position: Assistant Education Counselor Location: Education (Big Cypress) Position: Classroom Teacher Opening: January 25, 2000 Location: Ahfachkee School Closing: Until Filled Big Cypress Salary: $7.18 per hour plus benefits Opening: November 22, 1999 Closing: Until Filled New Arrival: Congratulations to the par- Position: Certified Behavioral Salary: Negotiable (Instructional We want to wish our Daddy a big 56th ents of Aaron Thasia Olejnik. Baby Analyst (LaBelle) Salary Schedule) Happy Birthday to Police Chief Birthday on March 20, 2000. We love Aaron was born on Jan. 14, 2000 at 7:14 Location: Health (Big Cypress) Thomas Robert Hernan on March 16. you Daddy. If anyone deserves a special p.m. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. The par- From the staff at Seminole Department day, it’s you Daddy. We love you, Micco ents are Peter Olejnik and Crystal Law Enforcement. and Kowako. Jumper. Notices Congratulations

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Mahsetki, it was held in a grass arena framed by a giant truckload of hay bales graciously donated by Seminole Brighton/Tampa Councilman Jack Smith Jr. Winners were awarded a total of $15,000 in cash prizes at the end of the powwow on Sunday. They included Joyce McSwain (Golden Age Women); Wilson Roberts (Golden Age Men); Little Deer Big Mountain (Straight Men, Hoop Dance Champion); Judy Gibson (Buckskin Women); Katrina Big Mountain (Fancy Shawl); Lance Cully (Men’s Grass); Jennifer Jones (Jingle Dress); Michael Roberts (Men’s Fancy); Ruben Burgess (Men’s Traditional); Melissa Black (Women’s Traditional). Little Eagle, from Ada, Okla took the coveted drum championship. The Southern Boys, from Norman, Okla., were the host drum. Head Man was Michael Roberts, Head Lady was Rebecca Roberts and Arena Director was Ron Gibson. “This is one of the best powwows going on in this part of the country today,” said Mahsetki, who also handled the announcing duties. “Next year if we raise the prize money a little bit, we’ll have all the great competitors here.” For native balladeer Bill Miller, winner of five recent Nammys, “this was one of the best musical experiences I have ever had. This is a great crowd and an intimate setting that any musi- cian would love.” Miller performed twice on the main stage with his full band and twice at the Children’s Village, one time even jamming onstage with Ulali before cheering children and parents. Dozens of Bill Miller fans showed up just to see their hero, amazed there was no admission charge. “Ulali is what brought me here,” said one Melissa Sherman

fan who drove down from Gainesville. “You don’t McDonald Dan get any better native music than that.” The haunt- ing, melodic tribal vocal harmonies of Jennifer, Sonny and Pura Fe were definite crowd favorites. More than 150 dancers and performers thrilled the DNA 2000 crowd. (L) Men’s traditional dance champion Ruben Burgess; (R) famed Ulali singer Pura Fe. The three women also appeared inside Eckerd’s Dendy-McNair Auditorium before the screening of flute player Sonny Nevaquaya made surprise appear- of the credit for the large attendance at the village Powwow Highway, and a blues harmonica player in the film “Alcatraz Is Not An Island,” which featured ances – and performed special songs — at a tribute to should go to the Pinellas County School Board, said his spare time. “This was one of the nicest groups of their voices on the sound track. the late Noah Billie, held in the foyer of the St. Ms. Banana: “They included a flyer for the festival in people we’ve ever had here at Ferg’s. We had no Apache funnyman Drew Lacapa was master Petersburg Museum of History. A packed house of the ‘pony’ which goes out to all the schoolteachers in trouble at all,” said Ferguson. “I’d love to do this of ceremonies, stage manager and “down time filler,” family, friends and dignitaries heard stories of Noah’s Pinellas County.” Other benefactors included George again next year.” during the DNA shows, returning a few weeks later life from emcee Joe Dan Osceola, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Glasser, Bisque Itz, Boo Ehrsam and the Pinellas The Seminoles’ Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum to emcee Chief Jim Billie’s 56th birthday party at director Billy Cypress and brother Mark Billie. Dr. Park Arts Society which donated artifacts for the pop- sponsored the Noah Billie exhibit at the St. Alligator Alley in Sunrise. “I really liked ol’ Paul Pat Wickman and painter Guy LaBree discussed ular kids archaeological dig. Petersburg Museum of History (the paintings will Buster’s band and Paula Bowers, too. Now there’s a Noah’s art contributions and place in Seminole histo- “One of the most remarkable parts of this remain on display until March 31), the Living hot number,” he said. “I noticed a lot of men in the ry. whole event were the wonderful study guides we cre- Seminole Village and the appearance of Seminole audience when she was playing.” Tampa medicine man Bobby Henry offered ated for teachers concerning Seminole culture and storyteller Carol Cypress. Billie Swamp Safari pro- Country music is singer Paul Buster’s forte the invocation. Eckerd professors Carolyn Johnston this event,” remarked Tribal Education Officer Vivian vided Ray Becerra’s Bird of Prey Show as well as the and he belted it out in a band that included both his and Catherine Griggs and St. Petersburg Museum Crooks. A committee of Eckerd and Seminole popular appearance of Swamp Owl and his horse. Director Sam Bond also spoke at the event, which Education staffers, directed by Shana Smith, pro- Tribal President Mitchell Cypress’ office sponsored Melissa Sherman Peter B. Gallagher Peter

SMILEY: Seminole Milani Doctor leaving the Children’s Village. Mohawk singer Bill Miller strains for high notes on the DNA Main Stage.

ended with a wonderful dance demon- duced/refined several guides that were put onto the the appearance of the nationally famous Seminole stration from the young Seminole Tribal Internet by webmaster Teresa Robotham at Veteran’s Color Guard. Miss Seminole Suraiya grass-dancers (William Osceola, www.seminoletribe.com/calendar/dna/studyguide/. Youngblood and Junior Miss Seminole Mercedes Micco Billie, Casey McCall and “This was the start of an exciting ongoing Osceola were also in attendance. Kowoko Billie) to William Cypress’ project,” said Mrs. Crooks. “We plan to expand this Many thousands more viewed the DNA drum and singing. site over time to provide all sorts of cultural-based event on the Tribal website (www.seminoletribe.com)

Peter B. Gallagher Peter “The vendors were real study guides and lesson plans for teachers interested as it transpired. Armed on site with a digital camera, happy. This was a great show for in the Seminoles.” Seminole Communications graphic designer Melissa PATIENCE: Young dancer awaits his turn in the Florida sun. them,” said Nancy Motlow, the former This year’s DNA event was a true communi- Sherman worked with Tribal webmaster Teresa Seminole councilwoman who organ- ty effort, according to DNA coordinator Michelle Robotham on an “interactive”presentation that includ- son and daughter. Ms. Bowers, also a Seminole Tribal ized the large marketplace, which con- Simoneau, who noted that the city of St. Petersburg ed still photos and video. member, unveiled her new band, all native players nected the Main Stage, Powwow Arena and advertised the event – free of charge – in city water The DNA “Native Visions, Native Voices” from the Immokalee area, mixing new alternative Children’s Village. She was assisted by Mary Big bills and other city venues and assisted with traffic Film Festival, one of only two such native events songs with more traditional contemporary numbers Horse and Chris Queen. “I didn’t have a single com- control. known to exist, went a full seven days, with nightly with a real electric sound. plaint. The people were there and they were really The Pinellas Volunteer Action Center (super- screenings and presentations from the top directors Still unable to play guitar since an alligator shopping.” vised by Cynthia Fox and Stephanie Cullen) provided and film producers in Indian Country. Michael Smith, chomped off his finger the month before, Chief Legendary Arcadia painter Guy LaBree dis- more than 200 volunteers who assisted with event Director of the American Indian Film Institute, joined Billie’s voice was in fine shape, as he transfixed the played his colorful Seminole inspired paintings next production and were “the nuts and bolts” of the luminaries such as Annie Frazier Henry, James crowd with intimate glimpses into his life and the to the work of Lamont sculptors Brad Cooley and son smooth-running festival, said DNA Producer Pete Fortier, the Smithsonian’s Elizabeth Weatherford, swampy world he knows so well. Backed up by Brad Cooley Jr. Gallagher: “Since this show is free to the public, we Lena Carr, Beverly Singer, Barb Cranmer and others Raiford Starke and the Shack Daddies band, the Chief An estimated 2,000 children were enter- try hard to keep the costs down. I was surprised how in the critically acclaimed festival. Tribal performed many of his hit songs, including “Big tained at the Children’s Village, which was coordinat- hard working and dependable our community volun- Broadcasting (SBC) Director Danny Jumper present- Alligator,” “Old Ways,” and “Back To The Swamp.” ed by national children’s artist Shana Banana, with teers were.” Gallagher also praised the 30 Eckerd ed his film on Susie Billie and other SBC-produced Miller, Tree Cody and the famous native the help of Eckerd’s Jim Annarelli and Margret College students who volunteered in various capaci- videos. Skafftodir and student assistant Jackie Weiss. Much ties. Chairman Billie promised to reward volunteers Among the many contributors to the success and other DNA workers with a special of the film event, according to Film Festival Director party. Catherine Griggs of Eckerd, were The Beach Theatre, Major sponsors included the Eckerd College Organization of Students Academic Fun Stuff Party Store (Children’s Affairs Committee (Daphne MacFarlan, Director); Village), Weekly Planet, Tampa Eckerd Program For Experienced Learners (PEL- Tribune, Tampa Bay Newspapers, Inc. A.C.E.), Eckerd Letters Collegium, NationsBank, (all provided thousands of dollars in Joshua Tree and Geoffrey’s Coffee. free advertising), the Holiday Inn Sunspree and Ameriprint. As always, Tribal friend Billy Moore of Tierre Verde provided fresh shrimp dinners for dancers and volunteers from his nearby gourmet Billy’s Stone Crab and Steak House restaurant. Domino’s Pizza did the same with dozens of pep- peroni and cheese pizzas. Mark Ferguson, owner of Ferg’s Sports Bar in downtown St. Petersburg, sponsored an American Indian Music night on Saturday evening. The event, hosted by Raiford Starke and band, attracted hundreds of American Indians in Dan McDonald

town for the event. Most Melissa Sherman of the performers jammed onstage, including Farmer, STORYTELLER: Carol Cypress tells tales of Seminole lore. Raiford Starke, Seminole youth, Swamp Safari’s Ray Becerra helpChief Billie sing “Big Alligator” in Childrens’ Village. star of Smoke Signals, and