Congratulations to All 2010 Graduates!

7PMVNF999*t/VNCFS +VOF "IGBDILFF4DIPPM'FBUVSFT$PNNFODFNFOU *NNPLBMFF(SBEVBUFT"DIJFWF5IFJS(PBMT #:+6%:8&&,4 fore joined Chey- &YFSDJTFTGPSJUT(SBEVBUFT 'SFFMBODF3FQPSUFS enne McInturff at the iTECH commence- IMMOKALEE — Five Immokalee residents cel- ment program on the ebrated their 2010 High School Graduation during com- evening of June 4. mencement exercises from three learning institutions. Dressed in royal blue “As we travel down the road of life, we are all on caps and gowns, they a journey to become a complete person,” said Chair- were among the sec- man Mitchell Cypress. “Unfortunately, there is no map ond class to graduate to follow and we must make our own choices when we from the recently es- reach a turn in the road or obstacles. By earning their tablished school. high school diplomas, all of our graduates are follow- Members of the ing the right path for a positive direction to their lives. Collier County School Education provides a key to the future for these young Board addressed the people, who are the future of the Seminole Tribe of 2010 high school and Florida.” vocational technical Josie Davis and school graduates prior Alec Cypress received to conveying diplomas their high school di- and degrees. plomas on June 1 at Nikki Davis and +VEZ8FFLT the Big Cypress Ah- Cassandra Jimmie $IFZFOOF .D*OUVSGG FBSOFE IFS fachkee School gradu- were among the 276 EJQMPNBUPFOTVSFBGVUVSFGPSIFS ation ceremony at the students who received EBVHIUFS %BLPUB Herman Osceola Gym. their Immokalee High School diplomas on the evening of June 4 at the Har- at the proceedings and borside Event Center. Wearing red and white caps and emphasized the impor- gowns to depict their class colors, they participated in tance of establishing an emotionally charged, two-hour long ceremony. and achieving goals Members of the student body of the class of 2010 through education. orchestrated the entire proceedings and delivered the A long time stu- commencement addresses to a capacity audience of /BKJ5PCJBT dent of the Ahfachkee family and friends. "UUIF"IGBDILFF4DIPPMT(SBEVBUJPO$PNNFODFNFOU&YFSDJTFTPO+VOF UIFLJOEFSHBSUFODMBTTQFSGPSNTBDPVQMFPG School, Alec Cypress Receiving their diplomas marks the beginning of a HSBEVBUJPOSFMBUFETPOHTUPUIFEFMJHIUPGUIFBUUFOEBOUTBUUIF)FSNBO-0TDFPMB(ZNOBTJVN5IFLJOEFSHBSUFOHSBEV &MTB;BNPSB transferred to iTECH new era for the graduates. BUFTBSF JOBMQIBCFUJDBMPSEFS/JDIPMVT"OESFXT "UIFOB#FSU 5BMJB#JMMJF 4POUJOP#JMMJF &WBO$ZQSFTT )BSNPOZ$ZQSFTT (SBEVBUJOH GSPN *NNPLBMFF Immokalee Technical Cassandra Jimmie has enrolled in the Le Cordon -BVSFO%PDUPS (BCSJFM)FOESJDLTPO1PSUFS $BMF0TDFPMB $IBSMJF0TDFPMB %BDJB0TDFPMB %BZMPO0TDFPMB &EJF3PCCJOT )JHI4DIPPMJTKVTUBCFHJOOJOH Center to acquire his BOE$IZMFS7JMMBSFBM GPS$BTTBOESB+JNNJF Please see )*()4$)00-POQBHF" 5SJCBM:PVUI$FMFCSBUF 5IF4LZ*T5IF-JNJUGPS4UVEFOUT (SBEVBUJOHGSPN)PMMZXPPE$ISJTUJBO (SBEVBUJOHGSPN#JH$ZQSFTT1SFTDIPPM

/BKJ5PCJBT 5IF#JH$ZQSFTT1SFTDIPPM(SBEVBUFTDFMFCSBUFUIFJSBDIJFWFNFOUTXJUI#JH$ZQSFTT5SJCBM$PVODJM3FQ%BWJE$ZQSFTT MFGU $IBJSNBO.JUDIFMM$ZQSFTT DFOUFS BOE1SFTJEFOU3JDIBSE#PXFST UPXBSEUIFDPODMVTJPOPGUIF.BZGFTUJWJUJFT"GUFS $ISJT$+FOLJOT UIFTUVEFOUTXFSFIPOPSFE UIFZTQFOUMVODIXJUIUIFJSGBNJMJFT XIPXFSFBMMBUUIFHSBEVBUJPOJOTVQQPSUPGUIFN5IF )PMMZXPPE$ISJTUJBO"DBEFNZ5SJCBMm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— Students of Pemayetv Emahakv put aside their aca- OFUU #FUIBOZ )JHI 4DIPPM JO 4FG demic talent on the last day of school to show off their many other skills #JMMJF BOE %JB GOFS 'MB 4IF XJMM during the school’s annual talent show. NPOE 4IPSF BUUFOE -F $PSEPO The talent show June 9 was held in the cafeteria and provided fun and SFDFJWFUIF$JUJ #MFV $PMMFHF PG $VMJ laughter for all with a variety of performances from all grade levels. [FOTIJQ BXBSE OBSZ"SUTJO0SMBOEPùù Pemayetv Emahakv’s Performance Arts Club kicked off the event with GPS UIFJS PVU 1JDUVSFEBSFNPUIFS their rendition of “The Tortoise and the Hare Race Again.” The play em- TUBOEJOH IFMQ %FCCJF)FOSZ HSBEV phasized the importance of not littering and keeping the environment clean. BOE BUUJUVEF BU BUF 1IBZESB $MBSL Following the play, the laughter came out with dances, singing and skits UIF 'PVSUI /JOF TJTUFS$ISJTUJOB$MBSL 8FFLT "XBSET BOE HSBOENPUIFS Please see 4)08POQBHF" 3BDIFM#VYUPO DFSFNPOZ 3ZBO8BUTPO -JOEB 0 )FOSZ "OOVBM)PXBSE5JHFS.FNPSJBM"XBSE)JHIMJHIUT&EVDBUJPO #:+6%:8&&,4 in the Battle for Iwo Jima. He returned 4UBGG3FQPSUFS and was instrumental in establishing LAWRENCE, Kan. — Acknowl- the Seminole Recreation Department. edging Native Americans who dedicate their lives to helping young people strength and leadership qualities, nec- through sports and education, the How- essary to guide our future generations.” ard Tiger Memorial Award was pre- “A Seminole Sports Hall of Fame sented for the fourth time on May 6 at inductee, Howard Tiger had a tre- Haskell Indian Nations University in mendous effect upon Seminole youth Lawrence, Kan. through his athletic programs and en- Hollywood Council Rep. Max B. couraged numerous Tribal members Osceola said, “The Howard Tiger Me- to further their education,” said Moses morial Award recognizes the ability Jumper, Jr. “A boxer, semi-pro baseball of a person to choose in athletics and and football player, as well as a coach, -BRVJUB+VNQFS he was my mentor and inspired me to 'SPNSJHIU .PTFT+VNQFS +SBOE.JLF5JHFSSFDPHOJ[F)BTLFMM6OJWFS and have a positive impact. As a U.S. attend Haskell.” TJUZ$PBDIBOE1SPGFTTPS#FOOZ4NJUIXJUIUIF)PXBSE5JHFS.FNPSJBM Marine, Howard Tiger was a decorated 3BDIFM#VYUPO "XBSE World War II veteran, who participated Please see "8"3%POQBHF" 5IFLJOEFSHBSUOFSTMBTTPJOUIFBVEJFODFXJUIUIFJSDPXCPZEBODF

COMMUNITY: A EDUCATION: 1B INSIDE: Health ...... 5B SPORTS: C ANNOUNCEMENTS: 7B 1MFBTF3FBEUIF)VSSJDBOF1SFQBSFEOFTT(VJEFPO" 2A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 “I am going to take my time and explore my op- HIGH SCHOOL tions before I rush into anything,” said Alec Cypress. “I SHOW From page 1A need to decide where I am headed before I can set any From page 1A goals. This is too important for me to make a wrong Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando. She will be- decision that could affect the rest of my life.” performed by the students for the entire gin attending classes on July 6, and major in chef, busi- Josie Davis expressed her appreciation to her fam- school, parents and guests. ness and athletic coaching courses. ily for their continued support. She said, “I quit school “We’ve tried to create a tradition At the present time, Nikki Davis has a full time and became a mother at an early age. After my daugh- here at PECS for doing something a job as mother to her baby daughter, Isis. However, she ter, Remy, was born, I said that I would get my GED little fun and get them entertained for plans to give careful consideration to furthering her but something always seemed to get in the way. Finally the last day of school,” teacher Pamela education. I realized what a great responsibility it is to be a parent Hudson said. Holding her infant daughter, Dakota, Cheyenne and today I kept my promise to my daughter. I urge all The talent show was open to all McInturff said, “I came back to school to earn my GED young parents to fi nish their education and set an ex- grade levels and students. Hudson, who for her. She is an important part of my future and I want ample for their children. The future depends upon it.” helped organize the event, said that to be able to provide for her future.” each grade level had the option of doing a performance together or students could team up with friends and do a performance of their choice. The kindergarten classes got together and did a cowboy dance with all Rachel Buxton the students clad in cowboy hats and The Performance Arts Club shows off its three months of hard work in the country attire. performance of “The Tortoise and the Hare Race Again.” “Teachers often get in there and work with their students,” Hudson said. “It gives them something to work on in the downtime to keep the kids excited for the last three or four days of school.” Many students stayed after school days leading up to the talent show practicing with friends. Kenny Joe Davis, Sr. Other performances included raps Judy Weeks Nikki Davis received her Kenny Joe Davis, Sr. about school and fellow classmates, Alec Cypress graduates with the high school diploma with the Chairman Mitchell Cypress joins Kenny Joe Davis, Sr. and skits to popular songs, and the sixth class of 2010 from iTECH Immo- 2010 Immokalee High School his mother, Martha Billie, in congratulating Josie Davis graders had a little fun poking at a few kalee Technical Center. Class. upon receiving her high school diploma. of their past favorite teachers. Parents enjoyed themselves trying to keep their cameras steady as they snapped pictures and fi lmed the perfor- “I think it is wonderful that the Coach H.E. “Lou” Llewellen, Phil mances. AWARD Seminole Tribe and Haskell Univer- Homer Ratha and Jerry Tuckwin. “We like to draw the parents in any From page 1A sity have such a wonderful working Coach Llewellen started as the high time that we can,” Hudson said. “It’s relationship,” said Mike Tiger. “To- school football coach in 1956 and about enjoying the last day of school Four years ago Mike Tosee, Di- gether they are keeping the memory put Haskell on the map with track, Rachel Buxton and showing off some of their other of deceased veterans and outstand- fi eld and football. His colleague, rector of the Haskell College of Arts talents.” and Sciences, joined alumni Moses ing teachers and coaches alive. My cross country coach Tuckwin, ex- Jason Webber rides’em cowboy during the kindergartners country dance. Jumper, Jr. and Howard Tiger’s son, father was a coach and believed that celled in numerous sports and Seminole Treasurer Mike Tiger, in the future depended upon proper continues his teaching career as a instituting the Award to honor Na- guidance for our next generations. professor in the Haskell School of Photo extra from Big Cypress’ Preschool Graduation tive American coaches and profes- His legacy continues when we hon- Business. sors who had dedicated themselves or these educators.” Phil Homer Ratha grew up in to guiding Native American youth. During the 2010 Haskell Fac- the Haskell educational system and Originally established in 1884 ulty Awards Ceremony on May 6, spent the next forty years coach- as a U.S. Indian Industrial Train- Moses Jumper, Jr. and Mike Tiger ing and teaching at his alma ma- ing and Boarding School, Haskell presented Benny Smith with the ter. “During my tenure, I have had expanded its academic studies in Howard Tiger Memorial Award. a long association with students 1894 to include high school stu- A full blooded Cherokee, Smith from the Seminole Tribe that goes dents. Incorporating college classes joined the Haskell faculty in 1971 all the way back to sharing a room in 1927, it graduated its fi nal high as a football coach, and then worked with Eugene Bowers in 1956,” said school class in 1965 and became an with students in track, basketball Ratha. “I have a great deal of ad- accredited junior college. With the and the rodeo club. Transferring to miration for the wonderful accom- addition of a Bachelor of Science an administrative capacity, Smith plishments of the Seminole Tribe Degree in 1993, the school was is a strong advocate of cultural and and their dedication to improving granted university status. Native American language fl uency. education, health and wellness. A Each of the Howard Tiger Me- He dedicated his life to mentoring few years ago, I enjoyed an inspir- morial Award recipients have had his students and retired three years ing visit to the Ahfachkee School distinguished careers as coaches and ago from a position as Director of and look forward to reviewing the professors and been instrumental in Student Counseling. Tribe’s innovative wellness pro- the transition of the University. Among past honorees were grams in the not too distant future.”

Naji Tobias President Bowers Visits Immokalee Preschoolers During the Big Cypress Preschool Graduation Ceremony, the 11 graduates performed in a staged play entitled “Three Little Pigs.” The graduation acting sequence took place just before they lined up to receive their certiﬁ cates from Chair- BY NAJI TOBIAS Posada. Both youngsters, who graduated from the Im- man Mitchell Cypress. The play was one of the two highlights of the May 27 special event, held at the Big Cypress Com- Staff Reporter mokalee Preschool on May 12, were treated to a photo munity Center. shoot with President Bowers at the school. IMMOKALEE – To the surprise of the Immo- The entire Immokalee Preschool family later got kalee Preschool’s staff and students, President Richard into the action, sharing some laughs and quality photo Bowers Jr. made a stop at the Tribal facility on May 24. time with the Seminole Tribe of Florida President as More photos from Ahfachkee’s Graduation Ceremony The visit to Immokalee was one to remember, in well. particular, for two Immokalee Preschool graduates “This is our future of the Tribe,” President Bowers – 5-year-old students Amara Martinez and Brandon said of the 14 Immokalee Preschool students in attendance (18 overall). “I just want to let them know that we support them all the way in what we do. We are here to make them the best Tribal citizens they can be. Even at a young age, they can always count on the Tribe to be there for them.” Alex Ibarra, parent involvement aide for the Immokalee Preschool, expressed her appreciation for the President’s visit to the site on an early Monday morning. “The children were able to see somebody else other than their ev- eryday teachers,” Ibarra said. “It was a fun and happy experience for all of us to spend time with our President. We hope he comes back soon and Naji Tobias Naji Tobias enjoy some more time with our chil- Hollywood Tribal Council Rep. Max B. Osceola was one of several Ahfachkee School students Dayra Koenes, left, and speakers who were on board to congratulate the Ahfachkee School’s Naji Tobias dren.” Eyanna Billie recite the pledges to both the Semi- The 2009-2010 school year for graduates and staff on a job well done at the June 1 commencement nole and American ﬂ ags in respective order at the At Ms. Maria Castro’s classroom, President Bowers speaks encouraging words to exercises. graduation commencement on June 1. the 3- and 4-year-old students during his visit to the Immokalee Preschool on May the Immokalee Preschool concluded 24. on May 28.

Naji Tobias Naji Tobias The entire Immokalee Preschool family, consisting of 14 students and seven staff members, enjoys the shade with President The Ahfachkee School eighth graders sit together in unison as they wait to be called up for their diplomas. Bowers.

The Seminole Tribune The following deadlines apply to all Advertising: Senior Editor: Adina Loochkartt If you need a reporter or you would like to is a member of the submissions to The Seminole Tribune: Advertising rates along with sizes and other [email protected] submit an article, birthday wish or poem to The Native American Journalists Association. information may be downloaded from the Seminole Tribune, please contact the Issue: July 30, 2010 internet at: Staff Reporters: Editor Adina Loochkartt at Letters/e-mails to the editor must be signed Deadline: July 12, 2010 Chris C. Jenkins, Rachel Buxton, Naji Tobias (954) 985-5702, Ext. 10717 and may be edited for publication. • www.seminoletribe.com/tribune Or by fax at (954) 965-2937 Issue: August 27 2010 Subscription rate is $35 per year by mail. Make Deadline: August 9, 2010 Postmaster: Contributors: © 2010 Seminole Tribe of Florida checks payable to The Seminole Tribune, 3560 • Please send address changes to Judy Weeks, Ryan Watson, Atilano Nunez, Carl N. State Rd. 7, Hollywood, FL 33021 Issue: September 24, 2010 Fowler, Dr. Thomas Ryan, Jonathan Vazquez. Phone: (954) 985-5702 Deadline: September 8, 2010 The Seminole Tribune Fax: (954) 965-2937 3560 N. State Road 7 Or subscribe online at Please note: Submissions that come past Hollywood, FL 33021 www.seminoletribe.com deadline will be posted in the following issue. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 3A

After More Than 50 Years, South Carolinian Gives Thanks to Tribal Citizen for Saving his Life BY CHRIS C. JENKINS Goodwyn said declining health issues including dia- Staff Reporter betes complications and impaired kidney functions also spurred the move to reconnect. HOLLYWOOD — This is a story of homage and of Back then, Josh was a 21-year-old Seminole folklore a heroic act by Tribal senior Coleman Josh. and crafts instructor at the camp who happened to be safety, On a hot summer day in July of 1959 while at Camp fi rst aide certifi ed as well. The modest Bird Clan member Wewa, an Apopka, Fla.-based recreation encampment, recalled the incident as an act of circumstance, not bravery. Josh saved the life of his former co-worker Gene Goodwyn “It was just a part of something anyone could have in a near-drowning accident with little fanfare or attention. done,” Josh said. Adina Loochkartt It was an act of bravery which never left the thoughts He explained it was actually another person that Adina Loochkartt Adina Loochkartt of Goodwyn, who was 18 years old at the time. pointed out the struggling Goodwyn that day as he was at- Chairman Mitchell Cypress President Richard Bowers talks to Tribal citi- Hamish Dodds, chief executive of speaks to Tribal citizens at the Goodwyn, now 69 and a resident of Seneca, S.C., tempting to swim back toward the shore while caught in the zen Dorothy Tucker, from Hollywood. Hard Rock International. wanted the story to be told. He still remains tremendously swell of a strong undercurrent. Owners Meeting on May 22. honored and indebted to Josh, even more than 50 years af- “I was so scared and really thought I was going to pass ter the incident. that day,” Goodwyn said. “I owe him a great service and I am in his debt,” Good- Goodwyn, now a retired math teacher said he never Owners Meeting Brings Message of Hope wyn said. “It has been on my mind for many years and it got the opportunity to thank Josh in person afterwards be- is something I wanted to do in thanking him before I die.” cause he had to leave the camp early but he felt it was the “He is a hero in my mind and I will be forever grateful right time to reach out to him so he began searching for and Strength in a Still Tough Economy to him, he deserves the recognition and I thought it would Josh with a series of letters to him dating back to April. He BY ADINA LOOCHKARTT for everybody, but I am expecting to do better than make for a good story,” the former camp cabin counselor fi nally contacted Josh with the help of the Seminole Police Senior Editor everybody else. The outlook will continue to look added. Department. challenging,” Dodds said. “I would want someone to help me if I were HOLLYWOOD – Hard Rock International has Even in a rough economical environment Hard in the same situation,” the now 72-year-old Josh 162 venues in 52 countries and 26,000 employees Rock International was involved in numerous char- said. “The whole thing was quite surprising when system wide. Very few companies are in so many ity events. Dodds talked about a record-breaking [Goodwyn] contacted me. He helped me recall a countries. The United Airlines is only in 48 coun- fundraising for last year of $3.5 million and phil- lot of things I forgot about.” tries, according to Hamish Dodds, chief executive anthropic programs that raised money for the en- In another surprising step, once Goodwyn of Hard Rock International. vironment or helped children. A partnership with fi nally located Josh he took his gratitude to the These interesting facts were mentioned to Trib- Bon Jovi benefi ted the affordable housing cause and next level by writing Josh a $1,000 check. al members during a thorough presentation on the the Pinktober event generated money for cancer re- “I was very taken back by him sending it,” fi nancial status for last year and information on ex- search. Josh said. “He told me it was just a small token pectations for next year, at the Owners Meeting on Speaking of all the charity events Dodds said, of his appreciation. He asked me if I could use May 22, held at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. “From my point of view it’s marketing, and part of the money. I said yea, sure, but I told him he did “We’re still in recession. It’s kind of surprising our personality and culture. I’d like to thank all of not have to do something like that. He insisted how we’re still able to compete with everybody and you for the support for Haiti. [We had] such huge though.” going strong. I think we have the right marketing contributions. [It] helps us when we go out there and The act has left such an indelible mark on and the right team of people to help us stay afl oat,” show how the Tribe is helping.” Goodwyn that he said he has also been more giv- said Tribal Council Chairman Mitchell Cypress. Referring to the informational meeting, Holly- ing toward Native American charities throughout “There were important questions asked that wood Tribal Council Rep. Max B. Osceola Jr. said the years. makes us aware of those answers given,” he added. it’s always good to get info and be knowledgeable. “Because of Coleman saving my life I have President Richard Bowers Jr. said, “We’re “The more they know, the more proud they are. often given small donations to Indian causes where we probably want to be considering the econ- It’s not just about money; it’s about philanthropy and charities in his honor for the last 30 years,” omy. Some of the things, the vision, will come into and helping the other Tribes. Goodwyn said. place. “I think the economy forecast is bright. Even As a married, devote Christian with eight “We’re trying to make as much money for the though we are in recession, we’re not going back. kids and 17 grandchildren and great grandchil- Tribe as we can in an environment like this. Our We’re doing well and the future is bright.” dren, Josh said he is grateful for Goodwyn and teams are very smart, [they] have good predictions; Chief Operations Offi cer Elrod Bowers said he it was an act of God to reconnect the two after they advise us how to operate in this market and to was pleased with the turnout and that the questions so long. strengthen the Hard Rock brand.” from the Tribal members were impressive. “I appreciate him. He is a good person and I Dodds said the Hard Rock International added “I think that we should want to make sure that am thankful for him and praise the Lord for him,” three countries to its repertoire last year: a hotel and we have a presence in all the markets in the world. Chris C. Jenkins Josh said. a casino in Macau, a café in the Czech Republic and One of the main things after the Seminole Tribe The two now have plans to meet at next Feb- Tribal senior Coleman Josh recently received thanks from former co-worker one in Vietnam. bought Hard Rock, we want to have a good repre- whose life he saved more than fi ve decades ago. ruary’s Tribal Fair in 2011. “I am not expecting 2010 to be a great year sentation worldwide of our brand.” Tribal Council Holds Special Session on Amendment Housing and Building Workshop HOLLYWOOD — The Tribal XXI to Constitution and bylaws Brings Awareness to Tribal Citizens, Employees Council convened for a special ses- of the Seminole Tribe of Florida sion at the Tribal Headquarters on to repeal Article II, Section 9; re- the Hollywood Reservation passing scind Tribal Council Resolution No. one resolution on the June 4 agenda: C-136-10. Resolution 5: Amendment No. –By Chris C. Jenkins Attorney Talks Business in Upcoming Workshop BY CHRIS C. JENKINS Staff Reporter PORT ST. LUCIE — Tribal citizens will soon benefi t from third generation business attorney Frank E. Marley III of the Marley Firm, P.A., as he offers insight to those interested in starting their own business. Marley, a Tunica Biloxi tribal member, will discuss several areas of entrepreneurialship including types of businesses, requirements, fi nancial and legal considerations and other key areas in an upcoming workshop/ seminar called Starting a Business 101, scheduled for July 14 at the Hilton Naji Tobias Garden Inn PGA Village. Naji Tobias Tribal citizens and employees from the housing and building departments listen intently to the services Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the event running until 5 Seminole Interim Director of Housing Omar Barrera that the Tribe offers to its members when it comes to housing management and care. The housing de- p.m. and will be open to all Tribal citizens on all reservations, with plans opened the Tribe’s Housing and Building Workshop partment conducts regular maintenance on the Tribal citizens’ residential homes, which includes lawn to rotate locations based on the success of the Fort Pierce community visit. with an overview of the housing department’s primary mowing and landscaping and tree/shrubbery trimming. “The Tribe’s overall success in the business realm is just a part of mission and objective, which is to provide a sense of them. I can not thank them enough for letting me share my knowledge in quality and affordability to the Tribal citizens as far as helping allow them to succeed further,” Marley said. “The Tribe has been homeownership and rental housing opportunities are very good to me and Mr. Shore [General Counsel of the Tribal Legal De- concerned. “We are here to give service to the Tribal partment] as well as the Chairman [Mitchell Cypress] thought a workshop members,” Barrera said to employees in attendance. would be a good idea. “Please, let’s do it with pride.” Housing and building “Every idea will be seen as important. I just want to give the Tribal employees from the from the Trail, Hollywood, Big Cy- citizens the tools to know what they need to do. It is the least I can do,” the press, Immokalee, Brighton, Fort Pierce and Tampa 11-year law veteran Marley continued. Reservations attended the May 13 workshop. The fi rm specializes in the areas of federal Indian law, sports, media, entertainment and securities/private equity transactions. “It has always been a goal of mine to provide this type of information to all our Tribal members before they sign on that dotted line as to what they need to expect,” said S.R. Tommie Fort Pierce Reservation Liaison and workshop co-organizer. His company also represents several current and former National Football League, National Basketball Association and Major League Base- ball players as their business counsel. “Being a Native and learning from him [Marley] is key,” said Tom- mie of the 36-year-old Tunica-Biloxi tribal Naji Tobias member and Managing Partner of the fi rm. Big Cypress Tribal Board Rep. Paul Bowers Sr., left, and President Richard Bowers “We [as Seminoles] have so much inside of Jr. evaluate the material covered at the May 13 Housing and Building Workshop with us and honing into our skills more and into their evaluation forms toward the conclusion of the four-hour seminar. Information was other areas is important.” given on credit counseling, home loans, home planning and development and payment Marley is a graduate of Florida State approval requirements. For more information on the housing department’s operations, University, Indiana University School of call Barrera at 954-985-2300, ext. 10662 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Law and the University of Georgia-Terry School of Business where he received his MBA. According to its website at marleylaw. com, the fi rm’s main focus is to provide legal services and representation to Native American tribes in their for-profi t endeavors on contracts and negotiations, sponsorships and licensing deals with professional athletic organizations franchises, corporations, event staging and planning, artists and en- Chris C. Jenkins Naji Tobias tertainers, as well as business transactions Attorney Frank Marley III will Seminole Housing’s Sandra Atkins organized the Naji Tobias related to new ventures, marketing and conduct a business workshop Tribe’s Housing and Building Workshop on May products. Tribal citizens and employees from the housing and building departments participate in the Tribe’s Hous- for Tribal citizens on July 14 on 13 in Big Cypress. ing and Building Workshop on May 13 in Big Cypress. For more information, call 954-447- the Fort Pierce Reservation. 3460. 4A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 Preston Osceola Prepares His First Album BY RYAN WATSON “I played it that way until I could get “It’s like I have three jobs in Contributing Writer a left-handed guitar.” one. It really keeps me on my toes,” Osceola said he idolized Jimi she said. “If I’m not at home being TAMPA — He’s appeared on Hendrix who was also a left-handed the mom and dealing with school, stage at various Tribal events and guitarist of Native American decent. I’m dealing with Preston’s perfor- won for his age bracket at the Semi- “I used to see videos of him I’d see mances.” nole Star Search 2009. Now, at 16, him play that way, [left-handed] so I Preston’s younger brother, De- Preston Osceola is preparing his fi rst played the same way,” he said. ven, has also taken a liking to music studio album this summer. Osceola admits that he got a and mom Ruth said she is prepared “I’m going to be mixing in little frustrated in his early years but to manage both Preston and Devin some of my acoustics [guitars] with as time went by his persistence paid should Devin decide to pursue a ca- the electric [guitars] to have sort of a off. reer in the music industry. “I would duet of the electric and the acoustics “I just started thinking if I keep already have some experience [and going together,” said Osceola who playing maybe I could get some- would] know the dos and don’ts,” is tentatively scheduled to travel out where with this,” said Osceola, who she said. of state to record his album. “People just wrapped up his freshman year who have heard me play they have at Tavares High School. “I just been hearing just the acoustics, always wanted to be some- Naji Tobias Naji Tobias but in the album, you’re going to one famous in music.” Braden Jim, 10, picks up a Seminole Explorers Program application Tribal youngster Roderick Bert, 11, answers a his- hear the acoustics, the electrics, all And it appears he is from SPD Offi cer Terry Tartsah at the Y.O.U.T.H. Committee Program tory question posed by Higher Education Recruiter the distortion with that rock sound getting his chance. In addi- Fair on May 14. Luis Yeguez during a game of Jeopardy. to it.” tion to recording an album Osceola is a self-taught musi- this summer, his parents are cian who started playing guitar when building him a music studio he was 8 years old. He is left handed that is attached to the back- Y.O.U.T.H. Committee Informs Parents and spent his early years oblivious to yard pool deck of the fam- the fact that he had been playing on a ily home in the quiet town right-handed guitar. of Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. about Summer Activities at Program Fair “When I realized I had been Osceola’s mother, Ruth, playing the guitar upside-down, I serves as his manager and Ryan Watson BY NAJI TOBIAS “It gives everybody a good idea of what’s going on re-strung it so the body was still up- said keeping up with Pres- Sixteen-year-old Preston Osceola, of Howie-in- Staff Reporter this summer with all the different programs Big Cypress side-down but the strings had the or- ton’s activities is a full time the-Hills, Fla. , is preparing his fi rst studio album. is going to have out here,” Ahfachkee School Principal der of a left-handed guitar,” he said. job. BIG CYPRESS – The Y.O.U.T.H. Committee held Walter Swan said. “There is a whole bunch for all the its inaugural Summer Program Fair May 14 to inform kids to do at this reservation. If they’re bored, it won’t the Tribal youth and their parents about the vast array of be for a lack of services. You could really have a good activities available this summer. time and not have to leave Big Cypress.” A total of 12 Big Cypress departments assembled The Recreation Department’s booth featured calen- booths at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium to show dars for the Tribal youth to take a look at. For the month off the happenings that they will offer throughout the of July, the Tribal youngsters will have a variety of ac- Guy J. Seligman summer months. tivities to engage in, including trips to Lion Country Sa- The departments that participated in this fair were fari, the Miami Sea Aquarium and Sun Splash. Big Cypress Recreation, Big Cypress Boys & Girls The reservation’s four-week disc golf camp, which Club, Ahfachkee School, Seminole Police Department, started with the week blocks of June 7-10 and June 21- Seminole Fire Rescue, Seminole Health & Wellness, 24, will be held July 12-15 and Aug. 9-12 at the Big Proudly Serving the Seminole Tribe of Florida for 20 Years Seminole Fitness, Big Cypress Community Center, Ah- Cypress Indigo Disc Golf Park. Classes will be from 10 Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Culture, Education and the Big to 11:30 a.m. Cypress Tribal Council. “It’s very diffi cult for the kids to honestly say that At the Seminole Fitness station Tribal youngsters they’re bored this summer,” Big Cypress Recreation As- from the Ahfachkee School, the Sagemont School and sistant Director Stan Frischman said. “You name it, and Hollywood Christian Academy fi lled out forms for the somewhere on our reservation, we have it available for Driver’s License Repair Fitness Dome’s summer gymnastics camp, while others them.” went over to the martial arts exhibit to engage in some In total, about 200 Tribal and community young- lessons from Big Cypress Martial Arts Instructor Luis sters and parents took their time to learn of what’s to Gutierrez. come in the summer months. Maybe We Can Help? The Boys & Girls Club’s exhibit, hosted by In- The Ahfachkee School’s students – 160 in all – structor Thommy Doud, featured a game of Egg Roll in were at the program fair from 11 a.m. until noon, while which the Tribal youth had to use pizza boxes to move the Tribal and community youth attending public and their eggs forward. It proved to be perhaps the most private schools off the Big Cypress Reservation came popular attraction at the program fair, with the vast ma- out to the event from 4-6 p.m. Please Call jority of the Tribal youngsters trying it out. “It’s a great addition to our reservation,” Swan said At the SPD station, the Tribal children got to expe- of the program fair. “Down the line, the kids will see rience what it’s like to receive fi ngerprints – an impor- that every department here at Big Cypress really cares (954) 760-7600 tant feature of the law enforcement agency. about them in all of our efforts to put them fi rst.” The Big Cypress Tribal Council Offi ce and SPD The Y.O.U.T.H. Committee, which stands for Youth collaborated to take identifi cation pictures of the Tribal Outreach United to Help, is comprised of approximately youth in preparation for the summer and for the 2010- 20 Big Cypress departments and is sponsored by the of- The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisement. Guy J. Seligman 2011 academic year, which begins in August. fi ce of Big Cypress Tribal Council Rep. David Cypress. ZRUNHGDVD&HUWL¿HG/HJDO,QWHUQLQWKH6WDWH$WWRUQH\DQG3XEOLF'HIHQGHU¶V2I¿FHVLQ'DGHDQG%URZDUG&RXQWLHV The Ahfachkee School set up its booth in an effort The committee typically meets on the fi rst Thursday of +HKDVEHHQLQSULYDWHSUDFWLFHIRU\HDUV+HJUDGXDWHGIURP1RYD6RXWKHDVWHUQ8QLYHUVLW\/DZ6FKRROLQDQG to advertise its summer school session, which runs June each month in the Big Cypress Family Investment Cen- ZDVDGPLWWHGWRWKH)ORULGD%DULQ 21-July 15. ter’s conference room. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 5A Tribal Council Meets for Special Session in Brighton BY RACHEL BUXTON standing between the state of Florida De- Staff Reporter partment of Health and the Seminole Tribe of Florida for development of the H1N1 BRIGHTON — The Tribal Council infl uenza pandemic preparedness program; met in the Brighton Field Offi ce auditorium Ratifi cation; May 18 for a special session where Brighton Resolution 20: Winnercomm, Inc. 2009 Tribal Council Rep. Andrew J. Bowers Jr. and 2010 Professional Rodeo Cowboys As- stood in as the acting Chairman in Chairman sociation Xtreme Bulls Tour title sponsor- Mitchell Cypress’ absence. ship agreement title sponsorship fee; Before the Council attended to the Resolution 23: First Amendment to agenda, Rep. Bowers acknowledged recent lease between the Seminole Tribe of Florida Florida State University graduate Bryan D/B/A Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Arledge for his academic achievement. Hollywood (tenant) and the Guardian Life Naji Tobias “We’d like to keep pumping these grad- Insurance Co. of America (landlord); lim- Naji Tobias SPD Offi cers Jean Jospitre, left, and Marvin Stanley, right, uates out,” Rep. Bowers said. ited waiver of sovereign immunity. In the Week 5 class of the SPD Citizen’s Police Academy series on May 17, Jack Mor- assist Tribal citizen/academy student Mornin Osceola in the Rep. Bowers also introduced the gan performs a K-9 demonstration in which the trained dog sniffs out for a hide of mock heel-and-toe fi eld sobriety test at the Week 7 class Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Student narcotics in the Public Safety Complex’s training room. on June 7. Council members who sat in on the council meeting to get a fi rst hand look at how Trib- al government is run. After the announce- SPD Citizens Police Academy Reaches Midway Point ments, the meeting resumed as normal with 18 resolutions on the agenda being passed BY NAJI TOBIAS Osceola, one of two Tribal academy competes a police report, then the offender including: Staff Reporter students to volunteer for the mock fi eld so- could possibly be “set free and avoid pros- Resolution 11: Twenty-third annual briety demonstration, was instructed by Of- ecution,” the offi cer said. work plan submitted to the South Florida BIG CYPRESS – After seven weeks in fi cers Stanley and Jospitre to take nine steps “Don’t put something on paper that’s Water Management district by the Seminole the Seminole Police Department’s Third An- forward and back on a yellow-and-black not there,” Offi cer Betz said. “Reports either Tribe of Florida; nual Citizen’s Police Academy, Big Cypress stripe tape. make or break you. It could possibly make it Resolution 14: Approval of agreement Tribal citizen and student Mornin Osceola Using beer goggles, Osceola struggled to the Supreme Court and be seen by people with Klai-Juba Architects, Ltd. For archi- sees the workshop series as an introspective to perform the heel-and-toe fi eld sobriety of all different agencies.” tectural, engineering and design services to way to learn about law enforcement in de- operation, as she needed much assistance by At least four types of legal affi davits construct a parking garage and pedestrian tail. both SPD offi cers to complete the drill. are used by law enforcement offi cials. They bridges at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Rachel Buxton Osceola, also an executive administra- “Is that person [the offender] swerving? include a sworn statement, a victim’s state- Casino; Council Rep. Andrew J. Bowers Jr. congratulates tive assistant for the President’s Offi ce, was Is that person racing? Is that person sleeping ment, a witness statement and a waiver of Resolution 18: Memorandum of under- Bryan Arledge on his recent college graduation. one of several Tribal participants who were on the wheel when the light is green?” Of- prosecution document. excited about the report writing and DUI fi cer Jospitre asked aloud before answering Information that is found to be false presentations held by the SPD on June 7. his own question. “All these things are taken on any document, whether it’s written by a SPD Offi cers Marvin Stanley and Jean into consideration before an arrest is made.” victim, witness or offi cer, is classifi ed as a Jospitre were on hand to give a visual dem- According to Offi cer Jospitre, it is a second degree misdemeanor, according to Big Cypress Seniors Travel onstration of how traffi c offenders pulled state law and requirement for all licensed the state statutes. Civil penalties may also over for DUI (driving under the infl uence) drivers to take a fi eld sobriety test if they are be placed on the offender in question. perform a series of fi eld sobriety tests. stopped for a possible DUI charge. Osceola said she has gained a greater to the Holy Land Experience The other fi eld sobriety exer- respect for law enforcement, in no small cises used by the SPD are the fi nger- part by what she’s learned in the academy to-nose and Romberg with recitation series. tests. As for the beer goggles, there “It was very informative with each were two that SPD offi cers had on offi cer explaining their in-depth experi- hand for the presentation: one with ences in their particular areas of training,” a representation of a person having Osceola said. “That gives me more insight up to a .06 blood alcohol content and of the procedures the police offi cers have to the other possessing a BAC of any- abide by and the ridicules that they endure where between .17 and .20 BAC – when they are protecting, serving the citi- more than twice the legal limit. zens of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. With If an offender is charged with the opportunity that the Seminole Tribe and DUI, then he/she will lose his license the Seminole Police Department has given for at least a year, according to Jos- the students, and as one of the students, I pitre. Subsequent charges typically learned more than what I have known or carry stiffer penalties, such as per- didn’t know before.” manent license revocation. From Weeks 5-7, other law enforce- Meanwhile, the earlier portion ment topics presented to the Tribal academy of the Week 7 class featured a report student included a K-9 visual, identifi cation writing presentation by SPD Offi cer theft and fraud, narcotics and prescriptions, Robert Betz. He touched on that as- child abuse and sex crimes. pect in detail, as the Tribal academy The Week 8 and 9 classes featured a se- students were informed it’s the “most ries of use of force scenarios, a MILO fi re- important facet of law enforcement.” arms simulator and a volunteer ride-along. Naji Tobias Offi cer Betz went on to explain The Third Annual SPD Citizen’s Police Big Cypress Reservation’s seniors took a three-day trip to Orlando on a tour of the Holy that report writing of any law en- Academy is tentatively scheduled to host its Land Experience from May 20-22. It was a special Mother’s Day/Father’s Day treat given to them by the staff of the Big Cypress Senior Center. At the Holy Land Experi- Naji Tobias forcement document and fi eld notes graduation ceremony on July 1 at 6 p.m. in must be accurate, as they are sub- the Hollywood Reservation’s Tribal Audi- ence Tour, they got to see a live demonstration of the crucifi xion of Jesus Christ and Tribal citizen/academy student Sue Jane Bert tries on a watched a play depicting the Bible character Daniel in the Lion’s Den, among many pair of beer goggles in the DUI presentation during SPD’s ject to subpoena in the court of law torium. For more information, call Offi cer at any time. If an offi cer improperly Marvin Stanley at 954-967-5100. other spiritual acts. Many of the seniors said they enjoyed the experience and would Citizens Police Academny workshop. like to come back at another time. First Seminole Church Holds Revival BY CHRIS C. JENKINS Other church goers and guests spoke about the Staff Reporter blessings they have been provided through their faith. “I am here to make myself stronger and thank the HOLLYWOOD — Everyone from the devote Lord for pulling my mother [Minnie Doctor] through and curious to even the lost gathered in the name of her surgery situation,” church goer Virgil Doctor said faith for a spiritual revival at the First Seminole Indian of his mothers medical issues. Baptist Church. Joe Herrera talked about overcoming his battles as Dozens of Tribal citizens from across all the res- a young adult with drugs and alcohol abuse. ervations and community members came together for “In my younger days I longed for freedom and spiritual growth and renewed hope with dinner, music with my sense of freedom came all kinds of things like and special guests for the four-day event under the di- the drugs and alcohol and it led me down a road into a rection of Paul Buster, Pastor of the First Seminole In- hard life,” Herrera said. “As I grew up it was a continu- dian Baptist Church. ing addiction for me into more drugs and women and a May 23 through 26, guest Evangelists, church crazy lifestyle doing what I wanted to do and forgetting members and guests gave inspiring personal testimo- about Jesus. He was the very foundation I forgot about nies of their life struggles on different topics such as in living that life of sin. addiction, sin, faith and graciousness. “The life I was living will also help you to eas- “Revivals are good to have and give ministers a ily forget about the important things like your family,” chance to talk to those that are lost and those that know Herrera continued. the Lord as well,” said guest speaker Josh Jumper. Other speakers throughout the week included “You may not know why you are here; maybe it was Tribal citizens Alfonzo Tigertail and Moses Jumper Jr. the food. If so, you need to have some nourishment for Located at 4701 Stirling Road on the Hollywood Chris C. Jenkins Chris C. Jenkins your souls also. Reservation, the First Seminole Indian Baptist Church Pastor Paul Buster talks about the importance of the Bible and Guest evangelist Josh Jumper discusses his own personal “I hope you all came here on empty and the fi re on has worship services at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and at faith during a four-day spiritual gathering May 23-26 at the First trials and the meaning of faith, in front of guests and the coals has been relit for you,” Jumper added. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Seminole Indian Baptist Church. family. 6A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 A Mother’s/Father’s Day Tribute: Senior Profi le of Claudia Doctor and Rudy Osceola Big Cypress Seniors Share Their Life Experiences, Talk about Their Time at the Holy Land Experience BY NAJI TOBIAS to combine the Mother’s and Father’s Day “From the beginning, it was a blessing his parents on Sundays. It Staff Reporter holidays and honor all of the Tribal Senior for me to be here today because I was raised was a way to introduce him mothers and fathers. in a Christian Church,” Doctor said on May to the Bible and to the Chris- BIG CYPRESS/ORLANDO – On “The seniors wanted to go to the Holy 21. “Church is holy and it’s just a blessing to tian faith. June 7, Tribal Seniors Claudia Doctor and Land. So, we did that as a way for them to be in God’s presence. A lot of people think “Growing up, I was Rudy Osceola took the time to refl ect on spend time together as a group and exercise there’s no God out there.” scared to get in trouble,” some of their past memories at the Big Cy- themselves,” Guzman said. “It’s great to Doctor and her fellow seniors got a Osceola said. “My elders press Senior Center. allow them to feel young and independent chance to take in “The Last Supper” com- told me I would burn in Sitting at a table in the Senior Center’s again.” munion festivities and later watched a spiri- hell if I died in my sins. I dining hall, they talked at length not only The excursion, which took them to the tual play on the Bible story of Daniel in the was taught to keep my body about their lives, but how their Mother’s Holy Land Experience in Orlando, was one lion’s den, to name just two stops made that clean and useful for God’s Day/Father’s Day bus trip went at the Holy that evoked some teachable moments from day. work.” Land Experience in Orlando. their pasts. The three-day charter bus trip, The Holy Land Experience Trip proved Osceola’s favorite hob- They were among 22 Big Cypress Se- which also featured stints at a few shopping to be an eye-opener for Doctor. She said she by was horseback riding, niors who traveled to Orlando from May spots, was one to remember. wants more Tribal members to check out the something he would later 20-22. Claudia Doctor’s Spiritually En- facility in the future. use as a springboard to his Big Cypress Senior Center Director hancing Moment “It’s exciting to see other things besides cowboy experiences. Osceo- Cecilia Guzman said the trip was meant It was a clear, hot, humid and some- Big Cypress,” Doctor said. “It’s like a breath la’s great uncles, Junior and what muggy day of fresh air to me.” Jimmie Cypress, who were at the Holy Land Life Before the Holy Land part of the original Seminole Experience in Or- Experience cowboys in the early days, lando on May 21. Talking about her past life and her fam- taught him how to work the With Doctor and ily, Doctor sees that as a refreshing element cattle and become a good her fellow seniors to delve into. Born in 1951, Doctor was horseman. taking in the va- raised in a chickee at the Big Cypress Res- Osceola, who said being riety of religious ervation with seven siblings and her parents. a “cowboy” is a God-given visual elements Other than attending church regularly, talent for him, touched on to grace the facil- Doctor’s upbringing consisted of helping how he fell in love with his ity, she was taken her mother, Mary B. Billie, cook and assist- favorite activity. right back to how ing her in the rearing of her younger broth- “I tried to hang on church was as a ers and sisters. to a horse one day, so it Naji Tobias youngster. “I didn’t have much time for play,” wouldn’t beat me down to Rudy Osceola watches the EIRA/Sports Festival’s Rodeo Competi- Fanning her- Doctor said. the ground,” Osceola said. tion from the bleachers on the night of May 22, just hours after self with a Holy In Doctor’s early days, her father, the “When it didn’t, that’s how I returning from a three-day trip to Orlando for a chance to see the Land itinerary to late Stanley Cypress, operated a tractor to learned to be a cowboy.” Holy Land Experience. keep cool, Doctor provide for the family. Cypress was consid- A Clewiston High ten a chance to see the Holy Land Experi- watched a graphic ered a hunter in his day, regularly bringing School graduate in 1966, Osceola tried the ence. demonstration of home deer, turtle and fi sh. fi eld of automobile mechanics for a few That was until May 21, a day that will the crucifi xion “We also grew tomatoes, peppers and years, including a one-year stint at a trading likely be etched in his mental memory log of Jesus Christ. watermelon,” Doctor said. “That was our school in Dallas, Texas. In case automobile for the rest of his life. While soaking main source of food.” mechanics didn’t work out, Osceola knew “The trip made me want to believe that all in, she Doctor would go on to receive her he always had the cowboy route to fall back more in God,” Osceola said. “It was good to reminisced about schooling in Big Cypress, where she would on. see [the Holy Land Experience] in person.” her grandfather, receive her GED in 1975. Doctor raised two After the one-year trade school stint Claudia and Rudy Come Full Circle the late Frank Bil- children: Jonathan Harjo, now 38; and El- in 1967, Osceola returned to Clewiston to Both Doctor and Osceola said they were lie. dean Jo Billie, 24. work as a mechanic for Ford and Chevrolet thankful to Guzman and her staff for giving Billie, who Doctor, a grandmother of fi ve, regular- vehicles at a car dealership. them the chance to gain a spiritually enhanc- was born and ly took her children to the New Testament However, he decided a few years later ing experience. Both seniors said they loved raised in the Ev- Baptist Church on Sundays. From there, it to return to what he loved: being a cowboy. everything about the Mother’s Day/Father’s erglades, accord- was family time at the Billie Swamp Safari. Osceola opened up about all this both Day trip. ing to Doctor, What Doctor remembers from that ex- during his time at the Holy Land Experience Doctor liked the fact she was able to founded the New perience is that her children enjoyed the and at the round table in the Big Cypress Se- reach Big Cypress before dusk on May 22. Testament Baptist church and family moments every week. It nior Center. Meanwhile, Osceola was happy to get home Church in Big Cy- stays with her even today. “My great uncles always wanted me to in time to watch the Eastern Indian Rodeo press. He was in Rudy’s Memorable Moments work cows with them,” Osceola said. “If it Association’s Sports Festival Rodeo for the the Tribal church Doctor said she will always remember wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be loving what night. ministry for more Rudy Osceola, her fellow senior, as a “cow- I do today.” “It was refreshing for all of us to ride on than 60 years pri- boy.” An outdoorsman who loves to play with the bus and see the sights,” Doctor said. “We or to his passing. “Rudy was raised a cowboy and he’ll horseshoes, Osceola has served as a cattle enjoyed each other.” Just by hear- always be one,” Doctor said. “That’s all I herdsman for the Tribe’s Cattle and Range With that being said, both seniors, get- kening back to can think of him.” Department over the last 35 years. He has ting ready to get up from their seats at the her grandfather, Born in 1944 to Betty Mae and Henry one adopted son, Cicero Osceola, and a Senior Center table, offered a special mes- Naji Tobias Doctor refers the Osceola, Osceola was the third of fi ve chil- grandson, 17-year-old Rowdey Osceola. sage for all the mothers and fathers Tribal- Big Cypress Tribal Elder Claudia Doctor enjoys her experience at the Holy Holy Land Expe- dren. A Clewiston native, Osceola went to Osceola’s natural son, Carl, was born in wide. Land in Orlando on May 21, highlighted by her stop at the Tiny Town of Beth- rience as a place the Big Cypress First Baptist Church as a 1972 and passed away in 2004. “Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day to lehem, among others. “just like being in young boy. Even with all that has transpired the young and old,” the two elders said in church.” He said he always went to church with throughout his life, Osceola still hadn’t got- unison. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 7A Seminole Film Club Debuts ‘March Point’ at Screening BY CHRIS C. JENKINS dependent fi lm awards, the 2006 short fi lm Staff Reporter follows three teens: Cody, Travis and Nick on a journey of truth and discovery as the HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole three chose to make a documentary explor- Film Club made its debut at the Okalee Vil- ing the effects of oil refi nery dumping on lage with the screening of an independent, and around their Swinomish Indian Tribal thought provoking, ambitious documentary Community reservation lands located in entitled “March Point.” the western town of La Conner, Wash. The Tribal citizen, poet, writer and fi lm young fi lmmakers eventually take their con- maker Elgin Jumper and Diane Stone, Ah- cerns and fi ndings all the way to the gover- Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Education Coordina- nor of the state. tor, co-organized the event and created the “I chose this particular fi lm to watch club with the intent of spotlighting more of because I thought it was inspiring and em- the artistic endeavors of Native Americans powering,” Jumper said. “They [the youth] Chris C. Jenkins Chris C. Jenkins in the fi lm industry. got into their situation not knowing where it Tribal citizen and hip-hop artist Carradine Billie keeps the Driver Martin Mejia puts the fi nishing touches on Tribal citizen Charlie Cypress’ cus- “This is for people who are really into would lead them and in the end it changed crowds entertained onstage performing one of his original tom painted 2007 Cadillac Escalade. movies,” Jumper said of the May 14 gather- them,” Jumper said. songs. ing. “The good thing about this club is that “The main motivation for me to come it will give people a chance to see the type and see the movie was the choices the kids of fi lm we have shown that they ordinarily made. It had a lot of good points in it that a would not get to see.” lot of our Seminole kids need to see,” said Second Annual Car Warz Returns to Hard Rock “I am still learning, and this fi lm was a Tribal citizen Steve Osceola. sneak peek into what I am doing in the fu- Jumper and Stone said the next screen- BY CHRIS C. JENKINS port and low-rider cars and trucks. Enthu- ists Carradine Billie and Stephen Chad Bil- ture,” he said. “The benefi ts and potential ing will be on June 25 with the hopes of fu- Staff Reporter siasts from all over the South Florida area lie. for this will achieve so much. This type of ture screenings taking place once a month took part, all vying for $40,000 in cash and “This has allowed me to gain a new thing enhances the whole Seminole Tribal on a Friday. HOLLYWOOD — For anyone with a prizes on May 16 at the Hard Rock. hobby,” said Tribal citizen Sandy Billie of organization.” For more information on the club call love for custom cars, the second annual Car The Tribally run Warriors Car Club and Brighton. As a winner of numerous Native and in- 954-914-9375 or 863-902-1113, ext.12207. Warz did not disappoint. the Seminole Tribe had co-sponsorship with He had two entries in different catego- In its second year, the energized event 10 featured car categories, a “best of” cat- ries: a 1984 Chevrolet J-10 truck and a 1995 displayed hundreds of the brightest, biggest egory and a special sound category for those Jeep Wrangler. Both were designed in hom- and boldest exotic, domestic, concept, im- that enjoy maximum sound from their car age to his beloved University of Miami Hur- stereos. ricanes. “Last year First year entrant Marty Dobrilovic of was a big success in West Palm Beach said he heard about the a lot of ways, even event through a friend and enrolled his drag- in our fi rst year,” racing licensed 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle said Eric Osceola, Super Sport (SS). President of the “It was all neat and it was the fi rst time Warriors Car Club. for me to be involved. I liked all the diver- “We had a couple sity in cars it all brought,” the 25 year car of setbacks but we owner Dobrilovic said. “It was awesome overcame them this how all the different types of cars were in year, and it was big- the same place.” ger and better.” Car enthusiast and Hollywood Tribal “As a car en- Council Rep. Max B. Osceola Jr. had two thusiast, I have of his own cars on hand for show and said it a few myself but was easy agreeing to support such an event. I just like bring- “[My family] have been car enthusiasts ing together all the for years so when Eric [Osceola] came to me different types of and said he goes to car shows and that he makes and models wanted to have one here, I told him we are of cars,” he added. going to have the best one,” Rep. Osceola Chris C. Jenkins The day also said. “It was a nice family event and this Tribal citizen Sandy Billie with his custom-designed 1984 Chevrolet J-10 featured special type of gathering promotes a family life- truck, left, and 1995 Jeep Wrangler, right. Both vehicles pay homage to the Chris C. Jenkins performances by style.” Guests watch the short fi lm “March Point.” University of Miami. Tribal hip-hop art- Monthly Seminole Moments Series Seminole Star Search Second Music Emphasizes Importance of Museum Exhibits BY NAJI TOBIAS good description of how our ancestors lived before we Staff Reporter had reservations.” Camp Discovers New Talents Museum visitors can now take a look at all that BIG CYPRESS – In the latest edition of the via a Touch Table, which is somewhat akin to an Apple monthly Seminole Moments series, about 40 inquisitive iPhone, according to Drake. The feature is primarily individuals spent their lunch break on May 19 learning geared toward providing a sound educational opportu- about the Tribe’s impact on museum exhibits. nity for children and their families, given the fact many Held at the Big Cypress Community Center, Ah- products today are computerized. Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Presenter/Curator Saul Drake con- “Kids are so technologically savvy, so this is our ducted a PowerPoint presentation and virtual tour of the attempt to draw them educationally,” Drake said. “They Tribally sponsored Postcards and Perceptions exhibit. want to be able to see and touch what they’re looking Drake talked to the attendees about several exhib- at.” its at the museum, which include the Corn Dance, the Coming this August will likely be a Touch Table Tools of War as it relates to the three Seminole Wars, that focuses on the Seminole Wars’ timeline – a wel- the Cattle Keepers display and a Seminole Traveling come new feature that shapes up to add to the plethora piece. According to Drake, the exhibits, which he de- of Seminole items available to the viewing public. scribed as “Seminole-specifi c,” are aimed to obtain a “Some people have perceptions of museum exhib- wider, non-Tribal audience. its being static and kind of frozen and unchanging,” Drake also showed the participants three postcards Drake said. “Nothing’s moving, but I want to make that individuals many years ago used as a part of their people aware there’s a whole back story to it. Hopefully, vacation scrapbooks, providing for a litany of lasting this inspires people to come check out our museum, as memories for generations. One of the Seminole post- we have a lot of cool things in store for the future.” cards was made out of Plexiglas, while the other two The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s Traveling Exhibit were erected on a foam core board. will be available to museums nationwide in Feb. 2011, There are about 600 postcards at the Ah-Tah-Thi- Drake said. Ki Museum, which showcase early Seminole times. For more information, please visit www.ahtahthiki. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Education Coordinator com. Diana Stone said the foam core board is acid-free, which prevents the postcards from degrading the ink on its text panels. “They hold up really well and are sturdy,” Stone said. “It describes an artifact that we show to the public.” Chris C. Jenkins Brighton Reservation Outreach Specialist Wil- Tribal veteran and newcomer artists and judges came together on stage for another session of the Seminole Star Search lie Johns reminisced about the early Seminole days Music Camp at the Seminole Oaklee Village June 5. It was the second camp of 2010 with special judges on hand to when his ancestors were making hand crafts and critique and evaluate the performers representing fi ve of the Tribe’s reservations in several musical genres including: patchwork to sell to tourists between Naples and thrash-rock, hip-hop and pop. Miami in the early 1900s. Only some of Johns’ ancestors were directly involved in the postcards era, he said. It was due to the fact that most of his family hailed from the Okeechobee/Fort Pierce area, where individuals in early times spent their time hunting and raising Naji Tobias cattle. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Presenter/Curator Saul Drake points out “It’s good that we were able to obtain theses the scrapbook style for this year’s “Postcards and Perceptions” postcards in the 1900s,” Johns said. “It gave us a exhibit, which began in March and runs until February 2011.

High School Senior Receives Dawn Marie Snow Fertitta Scholarship

McKayla Snow presents in honor of her late mother the Dawn Marie Snow Fer- titta Memorial Nursing Scholarship to Okeechobee High School senior Brooke Stewart. The event was May 20 at Scholar- ship Night in the high school auditorium. It is the fourth year the scholarship has been given out memorializing the late Fertitta who was in the nursing ﬁ eld. The scholarship is given to a senior each year who plans to enter the nursing medical ﬁ eld. –Rachel Buxton

Elbert Snow 8A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 SPD Lieutenant Norton Kids Kick Off Summer with a Water Fun Day Attends Command School BY LT. JERRY MEISENHEIMER a road sergeant, and currently as the Lieutenant over the Brighton and Fort The Seminole Police Department Pierce Reservations. He is a native is proud to announce that Lieutenant Floridian, having grown up and lived Shawn Norton is presently attend- his whole life in Okeechobee, except ing the prestigious Command Offi cer for his military service. Development Course. The six-month After graduating from course is put on by the Southern Po- Okeechobee High School in 1990, Lt. lice Institute in association with the Norton earned two associate degrees University of Louisville. Supervisors from Indian River Community Col- participating in this course spend two lege; and then a bachelor’s degree weeks in a classroom setting, followed from Warner Southern College, where by two weeks on the job, throughout he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He the six months. also fi nished second in his class at the Lt. Norton is part of the 60th Police Academy. CODC class. Participants range from Lt. Norton’s law enforcement road patrol, detention, and communi- experience includes time with the cations supervisors, to ranking com- Glades County Sheriff’s Offi ce, the mand staff offi cers, to chiefs of police Fort Pierce Police Department and the and elected sheriffs from police agen- Okeechobee Sheriff’s Department. He has been in road patrol, the traffi c unit and the school resource offi cer’s unit. He was a member of both the Juvenile Crime and the Multi Agency Crime Task Forces. While a member of the United States Army, Infantry Division, Lt. Norton served on the tank crew of Rachel Buxton the Assistant Division Commander Above, kids from the Big Cypress Reservation enjoy a friendly water fi ght at the Big Cypress during Operations Desert Shield and Community Center’s Water Day June 11 held on the Big Cypress Reservation. The children also Desert Storm. He was also an aide to enjoyed a mega water obstacle course and slip-and-slide kicking off the summer. Right photo, General James Brickman. He received Jason Jumper, 8, cools off as he slides down the mega waterslide. Rachel Buxton the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. During his law enforcement career, Lt. Norton already holds 30 licenses and certifi cates in a wide range Offi ce of Public Safety Recognizes Outstanding of subjects. On a personal note, he and his wife, Jill, have three children, two Achievements at Awards Luncheon LT. SHAWN NORTON attending college and one in middle school. Motorcycling is his favorite hobby. He owns seven of them and cies statewide and nationwide. The races dirt bikes in his spare time. He curriculum covers topics like the his- often travels to picturesque Helen, tory of law enforcement, legal issues, Ga., to view the countryside with a harassment in the workplace, organiz- group of fellow bikers. He and his ing, budgeting and staffi ng a police family also like to go golfi ng together. department, leadership, public speak- Lt. Norton grew up in the shadow ing and much more. After completing of the Brighton Reservation, having the course, attendees are armed with had many tribal members as class- the information needed to return to mates and friends over the years. He their agencies to assume more respon- recalls being coached in baseball by sibility in their careers in law enforce- Dan Bowers, and in football by John ment. Wayne Huff Sr. As a school resource While it is diffi cult for Lt. Norton offi cer in the Okeechobee school sys- to be away from home for two weeks tem, he interacted with Tribal children at a time, the education he is receiv- attending those schools. ing will be valuable to him and the The knowledge that Lt. Norton Seminole Police Department for years acquires from completing the Com- to come. He lives in Okeechobee and mand Offi cers Development Course is attending class in Davie. He will will assure that he will be considered graduate at the end of July. for future promotional opportunities Adina Loochkartt Lt. Norton has been employed with the Seminole Police Department. Adina Loochkartt Keynote speaker Bud Mercer, the Chief Operating Offi cer by SPD since September 2004. He He looks forward to using his educa- for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games was invited Director/Fire Chief Donald DiPetrillo announces the promotions for the STOF Fire Rescue Depart- has served as a road patrol offi cer on tion for the betterment of the Semi- to the luncheon to talk about the challenges in ensuring ment. the Brighton Reservation, a detective, nole Tribe of Florida communities. safety during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

NEW NAME ~ NEW LOCATION ~ SAME FAMILY SERVING THE SEMINOLE TRIBE FOR OVER 20 YEARS 24 Hour Service ~ 7 Days ~ By Family BURIAL~SHIPPING~MONUMENTS~CREMATION ALL PRE-ARRANGEMENTS HONORED FROM OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS 863-357-SAVE (7283) FAX – 863-357-3696 4550 HWY 441 NORTH - OKEECHOBEE

Paul M. Buxton, L.F.D. ~ Marilyn A. Buxton - Matthew P. Buxton, L.F.D. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 9A

This Season Learn How to Tribe Maintains Support of Governor’s Hurricane Keep Your Animals Safe Conference Amid Impending Storm Season BY CHRIS C. JENKINS system in place to alert Trib- BY NAJI TOBIAS ing trees - they’re safer that way,” Nick An- Staff Reporter al offi cials and department Staff Reporter drews said of the animals. heads, but still warns that Nick Andrews, who owns the Big Cy- As another impending hurricane sea- communication among the BIG CYPRESS – For this year’s hur- press Family Feed Store, offered some ani- son approaches, emergency service person- Tribal communities must re- ricane season, Nick and Toi Andrews have mal safety tips for the Tribal communities nel have begun the process of teaching and main steady as severe weath- made plans to keep their pets safe. to take heed should a hurricane hit any of implementing preparation and safety proce- er approaches. The Big Cypress couple, who owns 10 the areas. dures. “Tribal citizens need to horses and fi ve dogs, plans to keep them all “Make sure you pick up all types of de- The Tribe’s Emergency Management be encouraged to attend com- in their horse barns and kennels at his fam- bris in your area and clear the ground of it,” Department lead the way along with a host munity meetings throughout ily’s home site. Their four children - Dalton he said. “You need to secure anything that of others with workshops, networking, ex- the months of the hurricane Koenes, 12, Dayra Koenes, 9, Nicholus An- could be become airborne.” hibits and training seminars throughout season so they can learn drews, 6 and Lane Andrews, 1 – also are pet He said it’s important to pick up a suf- the week of May 23-28 for the 24th annual themselves about the loca- owners. Dalton and Dayra each have a horse, fi cient supply of water and food for the pets Governor’s Hurricane Conference at the tion and operation of shelters Nicholus owns a pony, and Lane takes care to live on in advance of any storm activity. Broward County Convention Center. with our coordinators,” Tar- of a few puppies. “You’ll need that for a minimum of fi ve “Each year is a new challenge and we ranr said. The youngsters’ pets are typically kept days, as well as any types of medical sup- have to take each year as it comes,” said Jamie Rhome, Storm in their respective horse barns and kennels plies, like bandages, vet wraps and gauze Carl Fowler, Tribal Emergency Manage- Surge Specialist from the right alongside their parents’ animals. pads,” Nick Andrews said. ment Department Coordinator, regarding National Hurricane Center “It’s [the horse barns and kennels] a lot the upcoming hurricane season which runs in Miami, said this year there better for them [the animals] because we Pet Shelter Possibilities June 1 through Nov. 30. “I know some years are approximately 14-23 have to deal with fl ying branches and fall- Seminole Animal Wildlife Control Of- there has been a relaxed forecast, but for the named tropical storms pre- fi cer Donna Williamson recommends that current season that we are in now, it calls for dicted to develop. The fi rst cattle owners allow their animals to fl ee into a pretty active year.” storm of 2010 will be named pasture for safety. “It is very important that Tribal citi- Alex. “The cattle know where to go in case of zens understand that I feel preparedness is According to the Na- a hurricane,” Williamson said. a participatory sport,” said Tribal Emergen- tional Hurricane Center’s Chris C. Jenkins Before a hurricane touches down here, cy Management Director Robert Tarrant. website, nhcnoaa.gov, each Jamie Rhome, Storm Surge Specialist from the National Hur- Williamson said it’s important for all ani- “We all have to be involved and we do so year an average of 11 tropical ricane Center, is interviewed by Seminole Media Productions mals – cattle, dogs and cats – to receive a by fi nding out what the hazards are that we storms develop over the At- Briana Abittan, right, on the upcoming Florida hurricane sea- microchip and a pet identifi cation tag in case will encounter on our reservations and what lantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, son and storm surges. they get lost in the inclement weather. steps can we take to prepare ourselves if and Gulf of Mexico. At least It allows the Seminole Health and Ani- certain eventualities occur.” six of these storms will become hurricanes. A storm surge is water that is pushed mal Control units a better opportunity to lo- Tarrant said there will be improve- When the winds from these storms reach 39 toward the shore by wind forces swirling cate the missing animals for their owners in ments in the Tribe’s emergency preparation mph (34 kts), the cyclones are given names. around a storm. These surges combine with case a storm hits them. planning with a new automated notifi cation Each year an average the other tides to create a hurricane storm of fi ve hurricanes strike the tide, which can increase the water level 15 Please see ANIMALS on page 10A U. S. coastline, killing 50 to feet or more. 100 people from the state of Rhome and other experts feel these Texas all the way up to north- surges pose the greatest potential for loss eastern Maine. Of these, two of life during a hurricane and historically Don’t Forget to Plan for Your are typically considered “ma- claim nine out of 10 victims. jor” or “intense” hurricanes “If you are a coastal resident storm of Category 3 or higher over surges are defi nitely your primary concern,” Health Before a Hurricane Hits an average three-year period. Rhome said. “It is impossible though to forecast the impact the surges will have.” on the Seminole Health Department, but Rhome also explained BY RACHEL BUXTON that storm surge threats are Developing a family game plan, creat- Staff Reporter must take their health in their own hands and ing a disaster supplies kit and securing your be prepared in the case of a disaster. another critical aspect of the storm season. home are three major safety requirements BRIGHTON — As soon as a hurricane “The big thing is going to be medica- suggested in the hurricane preparation pro- hits the radar, people also hit the hardware tions that you are not able to get out and get “I help people to understand the threat of these storm cess. and grocery stores. those during the storm so you should try to For more information, call the Emer- When thinking about preparing for a make sure you have at least a two-week sup- surges and how to prepare for them,” he said. gency Management hotline at 1-800-617- hurricane, the fi rst thoughts usually involve ply,” Boling said. “Take stock in your inven- 7154. putting up shutters, boarding up windows tory. If you’re a diabetic and you need to test and stocking up on food. However, another your blood sugar, make sure you have your important thing that must be preplanned for strips, that you have enough of those strips, is health and medical needs. that you have your insulin.” Education Department Is Prepared for Hurricane Season The Seminole Health Department is Any special needs patient or elder who BY RACHEL BUXTON two, where we go over our school policies by minute as we get the information.” helping community members prepare for a requires a CPAP breathing machine or any Staff Reporter and rules and part of that is crisis situations After a storm passes, schools must be safe and healthy season. other electronic medical device must make and we include hurricanes, tornadoes and assessed for damage with the help of the “At the beginning of hurricane season arrangements prior to a storm to receive BRIGHTON — With the hurricane any potential situations that could come up Seminole Police Department and Fire Res- what we do is send out a fl yer to the commu- portable devices that can be used without a season beginning, the Education Depart- on campus,” Pemayetv Emahakv Principal cue. If the schools are deemed safe, class- nity just to let them know that if they have standby generator. Or, if a generator is nec- ment along with Tribal schools are taking Russell Brown said. es will resume back to normal. If damage any special needs, any patients out there that essary, the local Buildings and Grounds De- all necessary precautions to keep students The Education Department’s most im- has occurred, the Tribe, school and county would qualify for special needs, they need partment can make those arrangements. and staff informed, as well as to have a portant role is to serve as the liaison between will make the necessary decisions to move to fi ll that out and get that back in to us and During the event of a hurricane nurses smooth school year. the school districts and the Tribal commu- forward with the school year, immediately make us aware that they are there and that will work closely with patients that require At the start of any hurricane season the nities. With Tribal youth attending schools fi xing the damage and then resuming the they would require our assistance,” said special treatment such as dialysis. Nurses Education Department makes it a priority spread out the Education Department stays school year, or making arrangements to re- Health Department’s Barbara Boling. will help coordinate with treatment facili- to attend all preplanning meetings to know in constant contact with the different county locate. Once the paperwork is returned, nurses ties to rearrange dialysis dates so patients what their role will be and what is expected school boards to maintain an updated school “I’d just like to reiterate to the com- fl ag the patients that may require medical as- are still receiving the same number of days of them in the case of a hurricane. schedule. If schools will be closed, the Edu- munity that our fi rst priority is always the sistance during a storm and continue to fol- needed. One of the department’s roles is to keep cation Department will notify the respective safety of the students and the staff. So, if low up throughout the hurricane season. At the reservation school buses ready for pos- communities via fl yers, global e-mails, res- it’s a questionable call in regards of a crisis the fi rst site of a threat, nurses and caregiv- Please see HEALTH on page 10A sible evacuation at all times. ervation scrolling marquees and even word such as a hurricane, then we would rather ers tend to the community and provide them “In case of a mandatory emergency of mouth by numerous phone calls. take the time off and make it up at a later with medical options. evacuation, if the dike breaks, if we have to Once a storm hits, the Education De- time,” Brown said. Boling said their fi rst option for patients get people out, senior citizens out that aren’t partment and schools continue to work is to always encourage them to stay with able to have family members get to them in diligently in disseminating information and For more information and to remain their families during the hurricane, but if adequate time, then we make sure our buses keeping the communities informed. linked in, call your local Education that’s not possible then there are caregivers are ready to roll,” said Director of Educa- “We’ll go door to door if we have to; Departments at: available to the patients. tion Emma Johns. “We have four buses out whatever measures that we have to take For those patients who are eligible for here that we keep on full at all times so that that’s what we’re willing to do,” Johns said. Brighton: 863-763-3572 special needs services and need to reside in the event if they do need them and they “We have a 24/7 phone line that we give all Hollywood: 954-989-6840 in a shelter during a storm, the Hollywood do need the drivers, then we are ready.” the parents whether it’s our cell phones or Big Cypress: 863-902-3200 and Tampa Hard Rock Hotels are designated The Tribal schools have also begun home phones; and hopefully if the phone Immokalee: 239-867-5303 special needs shelters. The Health Depart- hurricane preparation starting in the class- lines are working, they can get that infor- Fort Pierce: 772-467-2454 ment will work with the patients to coordi- room. mation right from us. We’ll take their calls Tampa: 813-246-3100 nate any needed transportation. “We have discussions the fi rst week or and let them know what’s going on minute Community members must not just rely Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season? Plan Now for a Busy 2010 Storm Season BY BRIANA ABITTAN enough basic supplies for sustainabil- Emergency Preparedness Kit: BY CARL FOWLER That’s when a record number of tropical systems Staff Reporter ity, for anywhere from 24-72 hours,” Emergency Management Coordinator developed in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, said Carl Fowler, The Seminole including Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Wilma One gallon of water per person, per Brighton, Fort Pierce & Tampa Rservations Tribe’s Emergency Management Co- which battered much of South Florida. And with the It’s a matter of when, not if a hur- day ordinator. The news from last month’s annual Florida oil spill disaster in the Gulf, the prospect of a moder- ricane will hit South Florida and with Non-Perishable food items i.e. canned Securing your vehicles and homes Governor’s Hurricane Conference was not what we ate to a powerful hurricane dispersing and driving 14 to 23 named storms on the National goods, dry snacks, etc. is also important. Shutters or 3/8- wanted to hear – that the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane the plume toward widespread areas of shoreline is Hurricane Center’s radar, the best ad- Can Opener inch plywood on windows and doors Season will be a busy one and may produce a re- particularly troublesome. vice is preparation. Infant Needs i.e. diapers, baby food, should sustain hurricane force winds. cord number of storms. The good news is that the While there are numerous organizations and “I try to convince people that they formula, etc. (Note: See Box 2 Info for Shutters) In Department of Emergency Management was there weather forecasters who make annual hurricane sea- really need to be prepared each year as Dietary Needs i.e. syringes, lancets, addition, learning where the nearest to get the latest updates and to meet with state and son predictions on the number of storms that could if this is the year that one major storm 3-5 days of prescriptions shelters are located, could reduce the local government planners on how best to prepare develop, there are two that emergency managers es- is going to roll right over them,” said Flash Light stress level come evacuation time. our communities for the six month storm season that pecially rely upon; the federal government’s National Bill Read, director of The National Batteries Hurricane Season runs June 1 began June 1 and extends through Nov. 30. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Center. After almost fi ve Matches through Nov. 30 and sea level surface Director Bob Tarrant and Emergency Manage- and a team of weather and climate researchers at years since Hurricane Wilma touched Candles temperatues increase at the beginning ment Coordinator Carl Fowler discussed planning Colorado State University, Dr. Bill Gray and Dr. Phil down causing much devastation to our Games of the season. This could trigger a and preparation for hurricanes and tropical storms Klotzbach. Dr. Gray is internationally known and is homes and the Everglades, it’s impor- Full Tank of Gas tant not to be complacent. tropical storm and if winds sustain up for a special program on the 2010 season that is often cited for the accuracy of his forecasts that are Putting together an emergency to 74 miles per hour, a hurricane could being broadcast on the Seminole Channel through based upon a combination of historical and current preparedness kit is simple and you form. El Niño (warm) and La Niña ing; however, those who reside in the Nov. 30. Assistant Director Lori Vun Kannon, who weather data. most likely have everything you’ll (cold) are larger scale changes in the Everglades, should be in good shape. has been an active supporter of the Conference for For 2010, the NOAA forecast that was issued need in your home. (Note: See Box 1 temperatures that result from the inter- “The Everglades is a natural phe- several years, once again served in a leadership role May 27 calls for 14 to 23 named storms (with top Emergency Preparedness Kit) action of the surface of the ocean and nomenon,” Read said. “They’re actu- as a Conference Director. Emergency Management winds of 39 mph or higher) including 8 to 14 hurri- “We recommend that the kit have the atmosphere. ally designed to handle quite a bit of Coordinators Jason Dobronz and Brian Barton pro- canes (with top winds of 74 mph or higher) of which “We have a pretty good handle on water. Given where you are and given vided their support and attended training sessions three to seven could be major hurricanes (with winds the forecast models,” Read said. “El that it’s native trees, it can absorb a and workshops to gain the latest information on of at least 111 mph). NOAA also predicts a 70 per- Shutters Installation Niño is in its demise and we’ll prob- lot of water and come up with the rain preparedness plans and recovery operations for this cent chance for the numbers in each of these catego- ably be in the La Niña oceanographic water.” year. ries to occur. Please Contact Buildings & Grounds event in the Pacifi c by the peak of the The important thing is to have a Among the scientists and weather forecasters Dr. Gray and Dr. Klotzbach, in issuing their an- for help with installation of shutters hurricane season. Most La Niña years plan, understand the risks associated who gathered for the event that took place the week nual forecast June 2, use specifi c numbers instead 954-966-6300 ext. 11297 trend towards more active seasons,” with hurricanes, and the responsibili- of May 23 at the Broward County Convention Cen- Hurricanes can be very frighten- ties. ter, there was solid agreement that this year could mirror the unprecedented storm season of 2005. Please see SEASON on page 10A 10A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010

A pet shelter facility is also up for consideration at your reservation is located. ANIMALS the Brighton Reservation, Peck said. SEASON From page 9A The program manager said he hopes a decision will From page 9A Stock a Home Emergency Supplies Kit. be made by Seminole Health Director Connie Whidden Include nonperishable foods, water, a fl ashlight “During a storm, an ID or tag may come off, but and the Tribal Council within the next few weeks for pet a range, although their message is the same as NO- with extra batteries, a fi rst aid kit, a portable radio a microchip stays with the pet,” Williamson said. “It’s shelters in Big Cypress and Brighton. AA’s. They predict that there will be 18 named storms and/or a portable digital TV and a NOAA Weather placed under its skin, so it doesn’t come off.” If approved, the Immokalee Reservation, in addi- that include 10 hurricanes. Of the 10 hurricanes, fi ve Radio. Remember to include items for infants, those Williamson also provided specifi c advice for horse tion to the Trail and Naples Tribal communities, would are expected to be major (Categories 3, 4 or 5 with with special dietetic needs, and pets. (Pets are not al- owners – in particular – to follow in the event of a hur- share the proposed Big Cypress pet shelter. Meanwhile, winds of at least 111 mph). lowed in emergency shelters.) Prepare enough sup- ricane. the Fort Pierce Reservation’s residents would be able to So why do the experts feel that this hurricane plies to last for up to 72 hours. For water, one gallon “For the horses, the best thing to do is spray paint use Brighton’s, should they desire to do so. season will be especially active? Basically, there are per person per day is recommended, which can be their backsides with the owner’s telephone number,” The Tampa Reservation’s residents have several three main reasons: (1) El Niño in the eastern Pacifi c, adjusted based upon individual need. she said. “Owners have to have a current coggins or a options for pet shelter storages. which can suppress hurricane development in the At- picture of them with a horse to show any Animal Con- Provided that the Tampa Tribal pet owners have a lantic, is gone. (2) Several areas of the Atlantic are Preregister those with special needs. trol Agency proof of ownership.” cage and proof of vaccination, they can place their pets warmer than usual for this time of year, and warm The Health Department has a Preregistration Patrick Peck, the Tribe’s Environmental Health at any of these following Hillsborough County shelter water is a main ingredient for tropical storms and hur- Form for Tribal members with current medical condi- Program Manager, said there won’t be a specifi c pet locations: ricanes. (3) Unfortunately, we’re still in a period of tions who wish to apply for Special Needs sheltering shelter available for cattle this hurricane season. But • Sickles High School in Tampa increased Atlantic storm activity that began in 1995. during a storm. The forms are reviewed on a case there could be one for pets such as cats and dogs, he • Shields Middle School in Ruskin Eight of the last 15 Atlantic hurricane seasons rank by case basis to determine if there is a need to place said. • Bartels Middle School in Tampa in the top ten for the most named storms; 2005 is the the person in the Special Needs Shelter. Currently, the The Animal Control unit is considering the garage • Burnett Middle School in Seffner current record holder with 28. Special Needs Shelter is the Hard Rock Hotel in Hol- area of the Big Cypress Reservation’s Cattle and Range The Hollywood Reservation uses the Broward Hu- In view of these predictions, the Department of lywood or Tampa, depending on the projected path of Building for pet shelter use. According to Peck, in order mane Society for its pet sheltering needs. Emergency Management urges all Seminole Tribe the storm. for a pet shelter facility to be approved, it must have If any Tribal or community member would like to employees and members to prepare now for the pos- The Department of Emergency Management lighting capacity, air conditioning, running water and pre-register for his/her pet(s) to be secured in a hurri- sibility of severe weather striking one or more of our stands ready to safeguard all Tribal communities resources to be easily cleaned and maintained. cane shelter, they can call Seminole Animal Wildlife communities by taking the following steps: should severe weather threaten this hurricane season Peck added that the Animal Control Department Services at 239-503-4160. by providing advance notifi cations to all governmen- was recently in the process of ordering a pet shelter For more information, call the Tribe’s Environ- Develop a Family Emergency Plan. tal and department offi cials. The Department will trailer for Big Cypress. However, the proposed deal fell mental Health Building at 954-965-1300 or the Semi- Evaluate the condition of your home and decide also coordinate with Police and Fire/Rescue in com- through, according to him. nole Health Department at 954-962-2009, ext. 10325. if it will be best to evacuate if severe weather threat- municating emergency information and guidance to “We’re going to try hard to fi nd a location,” Peck ens. The National Weather Service recently increased the communities and to assist with any emergency said. “Our directors are trying to get authorized for a –Seminole Tribune Contributing Writer Ryan Wat- the notifi cation times for watches and warnings to actions that are necessary. suitable pet shelter location for our Tribal members.” son contributed to this story. give offi cials and residents more time to prepare. While the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season may Now, when a hurricane watch is issued, it means that turn out to be an active one, early preparation both hurricane conditions are expected to arrive within 48 collectively and individually is the key to success- hours. When a hurricane warning is issued, sustained fully surviving and recovering from a storm. winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 36 hours. Additional information on preparing for hur- If you and your family decide not to evacuate, lo- ricanes and other hazards can be found in the 2010 cate a safe room or the safest area in the home where All Hazards Guide that will be available throughout you can go during a storm. the year at all reservations. The Guide will also be If possible, staying in your home during severe posted, along with other valuable information, at the weather is the best choice. If you decide to evacuate, Department of Emergency Management website at the next best option is to go to the safe home of a http://www.stofemd.com/. To report emergencies or family member or friend. A third option is to plan on for information on severe weather that affects us, call going to the nearest emergency shelter that is located the Department of Emergency Management anytime either at your reservation or within the county where at 1-800-617-7514. have the EOC [Emergency Operation Center] here HEALTH in Brighton and one in Hollywood at the Hollywood From page 9A clinic. So we are in constant communication if people are calling in; then they are going to be able to be Throughout hurricane season the Seminole updated anytime during the storm.” Health Department teams up with the Seminole When preparing for a hurricane the most impor- Emergency Management and makes themselves read- tant thing is not to wait until the last minute. ily available to community members at all times. “Our whole clinic staff stays,” Boling said. “We For more information on how to prepare medically for a storm, call your local health departments or call the Emergency Manage- ment hotline that is available 24/7.

Hollywood – 954-962-2009

Big Cypress – 863-983-5151

Brighton – 863-763-0271

Immokalee – 239-867-3400

Tampa – 813-620-2860

Emergency Management Hotline – 1-800-617-7514. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 11A 12A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010

MONTH AL LONG Since 1961 L

AS LOW AS UP TO UP TO % $ , % OR3500 OR APR CASH BACK ON 20OVER KELLEY 0 BLUE BOOK FOR FOR 60 MO. NEW CHEVYS! YOUR TRADE! New 2010 Chevy New Chevy New 2010 Chevy STK#C9220SSTK#C9220 HHR LS STK#C9220SSTK#C9220 SILVERADO STK#C9220SSTK#C9220 CAMARO CREW CAB STK#T10050, AUTO, A/C, STK#T9261, Z71 OFFROAD PKG, STK#C10217, AUTO, 305 POWER EQUIPMENT POWER WIN/LOCKS/SEAT, HORSEPOWER, POWER POWER SUNROOF, V8 EQUIPMENT $ $ $ , , , Only 15 970 Only 23980 Only 23990 New Chevy New 2010 Chevy New 2010 Chevy STK#C9220SSTK#C9220 EXPRESS 3500 STK#C9220SSTK#C9220 AVALANCHE STK#C9220SSTK#C9220 TAHOE PASSANGER VAN STK#T10102, 20’ STK#T10126, FULL STK#T9216, 15 PASS SEATING, WHEELS, FULL POWER, POWER, 7 PASSENGERS, DUAL AIR, PWR WIN/LOCKS, V8 HD TRAILER TOWING, ALLOYS LEATHER % $ $ $ AND 0 , , , Only 29790 Only 32950 Only 36950 FOR 60MO. 2235 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL Se Habla Español! 888-745-6717 WWW.ROGERDEANCHEVROLET.COM ALL OFFERS ON SELECT VEHICLES WITH APPROVED CREDIT TERMS MAY VARY. ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE & $599 DEALER FEE, WITH APPROVED CREDIT. DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES & INCENTIVES. ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO MANUFACTURERS PROGRAM CHANGES. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. OFFERS PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. GOOD THRU DATE OF PUBLICATION. RDCH2761

:8KKFK?<KI@98C :FDDLE@KPK?<@I

t*ODMVEFE8JUI&WFSZ1VSDIBTF 09 CHRYSLER 08 FORD 08 FORD 09 GMC t&WFSZ4NBSU#VZ$FSUJöFEWFIJDMFDPNFTXJUI)PVS3PBETJEF TOWN & COUNTRY F150 EXPLORER XLT CANYON "TTJTUBODFGPSUPXJOH øBUUJSFDIBOHF KVNQTUBSUBOENVDINPSF STK#B5051 STK#B5049 STK#B5073 STK#10752 LX, STOW V6, SUNROOF, CREW CAB, No-Risk Safety Inspection N GO, FULL AUTOMATIC, LOW MILES, 2WD, SLE- t:PVS4BGFUZ*T&OTVSFE POWER GREAT WORK P/W, P/L 1, ALLOY, TRUCK WHEELS, PW/ t&WFSZ4NBSU#VZ$FSUJöFEWFIJDMFIBTVOEFSHPOFBSJHPSPVT PL, 1-OWNER 1PJOU4BGFUZ*OTQFDUJPOUPFOTVSFJUJTSFMJBCMFBOETBGF $ $ $ $ No-Risk Service Transportation I5,980 I6,981 19,981 19,985 t/FFE"3JEF /P1SPCMFN t"MUFSOBUFUSBOTQPSUBUJPOXJMMCFQSPWJEFEUPZPVBUOPBEEJUJPOBMDPTU 07 NISSAN 08 CHEVROLET 06 GMC 07 CHEVROLET XIJMFZPVS4NBSU#VZ$FSUJöFEWFIJDMFJTCFJOHTFSWJDFE MURANO TRAILBLAZER LT YUKON XL AVALANCHE STK#10766 STK#10778 STK#10772 STK#10739 No-Risk Service Scheduling TOTALLY ONLY 20K LEATHER, 3RD CREW CAB, t(FU7*15SFBUNFOU EQUIPPED, MILES, ROW SEATING 4WD, LTZ, t&WFSZ4NBSU#VZ$FSUJöFETFSWJDFDVTUPNFSHFUTUIF7*1 25K MILES LOADED, LEATHER, LIKE NEW SUNROOF, USFBUNFOUXIFOJUDPNFTUPTDIFEVMJOHZPVSOFYUTFSWJDFBQQPJOUNFOU MEMORY PKG 3FRVJSFTUIFQVSDIBTFPGB4NBSU#VZ$FSUJöFEWFIJDMFGSPN3PHFS%FBO"VUPNPUJWFCZ $ $ $ $ 20,980 20,986 21,987 28,983

(OOKER(WY MEET OUR TEAM! (7

AUTOMOTIVE 561-993-0900 3TATE .7!VENUE, 695 NW AVENUE L "ELLE'LADE2OAD #ANAL3TREET

Deal with Dean... .7TH3Ts3TATE(79 Carl Morrison Vincent Grant We Make it Easy for You! BELLE GLADE, FL Sales Manager Sales Associate

ALL OFFERS ON SELECT VEHICLES WITH APPROVED CREDIT TERMS MAY VARY. DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES & INCENTIVES. ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO MANUFACTURERS PROGRAM CHANGES. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. OFFERS PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. OFFERS GOOD THRU DATE OF PUBLICATION. RDCH2761 June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 13A 2009-2010 SEMINOLE TRIBE INDIAN 4-H SHOW AND SALE PARTICIPANTS It is getting close to cattle shipping which Cattle shipping Big Cypress July Immokalee 4-H Leader: Melonie 2010-2011 4-H Schedule means it will be time to pick our steer proj- 8 years old – Hog project 12th – 17th Hamlett ects for this year. The Seminole Indian 4-H is proud to 4-H deadline to be enrolled is October 9 years old - Steer Project if Hog was Seminole Indian 4-H Director: Polly Brighton 4-H Leader: Dionne Smed- show off our 4-H members from the 2009- 31, 2010. Included below is some quick ﬁ rst project at age 8 years old Hayes ley, Donnie Hayes, 2010 year. We are excited about the upcom- information that we would like to share ing year and we look forward to a record with you. This is a great opportunity for 10 years old – Steer project or Hog Hollywood Reservation 4-H Leader: Seminole Indian 4-H Extension breaking participation in 2011. our youth so please consider 4-H in your up- Michele Osceola Agent: Michael Bond We have included pictures of our 2009- coming plans. Cattle Shipping for Brighton are July If you have any questions please call 2010 members whom participated at the 5th – 10th Big Cypress 4-H Leaders: Crystal 863-763-5020 and ask for Polly Hayes or Seminole Tribe Indian 4-H show and sale. 5-7 years old – Small Animal Club Burkett Wilcox and Toi Andrews Dionne Smedley.

ALEXIS JAMES

AALIYAH MORA ASHLEY FAZ BILLIE YATES

ALEXIS JIMMIE

ASHTON BAXLEY

AARON ALVARADO BLAKE BAKER

ALICE OSCEOLA

AHNIE JUMPER

BLEVYNS JUMPER

ASHTON BEER

ALYSSA GONZALEZ

AIDEN TOMMIE

AUBBY BILLIE BRIAN BISHOP ANDRE JUMPER

AIYANA TOMMIE BRIANNA BOWERS

ANNIE JOE BC CLUB HOG

ALEXIS AGUILAR ANTHONY JOE BC CLUB STEER BRYDGETT KOONTZ *Photos and names courtesy of 4-H Department 14A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010

CHEBOCHEBONNGOO GOODENDEN CABLE BOWERS DESTINEY NUNEZ

DAMIAN ESCOBAR

CALLIE JOE DRAKE LAWERENCE DANI JAE TOMTOMMIEMIE CHEYANNE & BRIANNA NUNEZ

DRAYTON BILLIE

CAMRYN THOMAS

CHRISTOPHER BRISCALL DAYRADAYRAKOONESSWINE KOONES SWINE

ECHO BILLIE

CANIAH BILLIE AGUILAR

DEIDRA HALL COURTNEY GORE

EDWARD AGUILARG JR.

CARTAYA BILLIE CREEK GOPHER DENNISDENNISGON GONZALEZZALEZ

ERENA BILLIE

CHASTITY HARMON DALTON KOONES DESTINEEDESTINEE JIMMIE JIMMIE EZEKIEL ROBERTO *Photos and names courtesy of 4-H Department June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 15A

GARRETT THOMAS

JAYLEE WILCOX JUSTIN ROFF

JACK AGUILAR

GENEVGENEVAAGAR GARCIACIA

JENNA MCDUFFIE KAILIN BROWN JACOB COTTOM

HARMONY CYPRESS JESSICA LOPEZ KALEB DOCTOR THOMAS JADA TAPIA

HEATH LAWRENCE JEWEL BUCK KALGARY JOHNS

JALIYAHJALIYAH ARTEAGA ARTEAGA

HUNTERHUNTERSTR STRICKLANDICKLAND

JOHN JIMMIE KAMONIE SMITH JARRETT BEECHAM

KARLYNE URBINA IMMOKIMMOKALEEALEE CLUB HOG JAYCEE JUMPER JRAYCO BILLIE

ISSIAH ALVARADO JAYDEN PUENTE JUSTIN GOPHER JR. KEANU CORREA *Photos and names courtesy of 4-H Department 16A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010

NICK ANDREWS KELTON SMEDLEY MADISYN OSCEOLA RICHARD SMITH

ROBERT FUDGE KENIYA YZAGUIRRE NIKKI DAVIS MALONIE PEREZ

KENNY DESHENNE

RODNI MERCER NORMAN OSCEOLA MARCOS REYNA

KENNY JO DAVIS JR.

OSCAR YATES ROSA URBINA MARSHALL TOMMIE

KYLE GARCIA RUBEN BURGESS JR. MIKA LOPEZ PRESTON SMITH

NEHEMAIH ROBERTS RYLEE SMITH LARISSA DELAROSA PRISCILLA ALVARADO

LIVITICUS ROBERTS SABRE BILLIE NICHOLAS CORREA QUINTON SMITH *Photos and names courtesy of 4-H Department June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 17A

SEMINOLE SMALL ANIMAL CLUB TROY CANTU WILLIAM BEARDEN TADEN SANTIAGO

SKYLER BURKE

TREVOR THOMAS TRYSTAN YZAGUIRRE WORKERS

SPENCER JOCK TRINITY WILLIAMS VALHOLLY FRANK ZEPHANIAH ROBERTS *Photos and names courtesy of 4-H Department 18A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 19A

3LOTSINCLUDINGNEW EXCLUSIVE TITLESLIKE3EXANDTHE#ITY

/VER4ABLE'AMESINCLUDING "ACCARAT "LACKJACK ,IVE ACTION 0OKER-ORE

-EGA"AD"EAT*ACKPOT .OW0LAYINGAT4HE0OKER2OOMAT 3EMINOLE0ARADISE

&/524(/&*5,97%%+%.$*5,9 F8=H>DAB70A4>5 % 8=5A44?;0H 7>DA;H68E40F0HB0=320B7?A8I4B 0<¸%?<

3!452$!9335.$!930-¯0--/.$!93¯&2)$!930-¯0- H027C030H68E40F0H ?;DB7>DA;H 5A44?;0H3A0F8=6B BF8?4C>4=C4A0;;<>=C7;>=6BC0AC8=69D;H%

*/).4(%3%-)./,%0,!9%2´3#,5"4/$!9 =4F<4<14AB64CD?C> 8=5A44?;0H BF8?4H>DA20A30CC74?;0H4A½B2;D1:8>B:C>F8=6D0A0=C443

142><4050= 5>;;>FDB

3%-)./,%7!9 (/,,97//$ &,2/#+3%-)./,%(!2$2/#+(/,,97//$#/-

*One year yacht club membership. Actual color and model will vary. Details at the Player’s Club. Management reserves the right to change or cancel promotion at any time. Player’s Club members that have been trespassed or banned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida or opted into the self-exclusion program are not eligible. You must be 21 years of age or older to play slots and games or to receive Player’s Club beneﬁts. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. 20A • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 1B

Immokalee Preschool 2010 Preschoolers Graduate in Immokalee Site Manager Five green Michelle Ford Laughter and applause fi lled the room as Amara watches as BY JUDY WEEKS Martinez and Brandon Posada were joined by their speckled Freelance Reporter frogs per- Fire Rescue schoolmates, Shaniah Correa, Makayla Mata and An- formed for Offi cer Bruce IMMOKALEE — Family and friends of the Im- gelo Colon, Jr. the Im- Britton pres- mokalee Seminole Preschoolers gathered at the Gym at Dressed like green speckled frogs, they perched on mokalee ents gradu- 10:30 a.m. on May 12 to participate in the graduation a log and then jumped one at a time into a pool after Preschool ates Brandon exercises. The auditorium decorations used primary singing individual verses of their favorite song. Graduation Posada and colors to create a festive staging area, balloon columns Immokalee Preschool Site Manager Michelle Ford exercises. Amara Mar- and age-appropriate center pieces. read the poem “Whose Child Is This?” Teacher Frances tinez with The Wind Clan’s Brandon Posada, son of Mario Fregoso followed with a short biographic presentation Safety Certifi - of the graduates denoting their personalities, special Judy Weeks cates. and Lorraine Posada, and Panther Clan’s Amara Marti- Judy Weeks nez, daughter of Rick Martinez and Crystal Billie, made skills, favorite colors and career ambitions. up the graduating class of 2010. Wearing red caps and Parent Involvement Coordinator Dawna Bell gowns accented with patchwork in the Tribal colors of joined Ford in awarding the graduation diplomas. red, yellow, black and white, the two young students “I enjoy working with preschoolers because they marched down the aisle and took their places in the are full of energy, challenging and inquisitive,” said staging area. Seminole Fire Rescue Offi cer Bruce Britton as he hand- Tribal elder Bobby Billie offered the invocation ed out Safety Certifi cates. “They are very impression- and then talked about the signifi cance of introducing the able at this age with an open mind for learning. Their children at an early age to their cultural background and response to safety training is amazing.” native language. The graduates then offered a perfect Congratulating their students on a job well done, example of cultural awareness by reciting the Pledge of teachers Castro and Fregoso joined Michelle Ford in Allegiance and Manteele in Mikasuki under the super- distributing awards in the form of book bags and kin- vision of their culture teacher, Amy Clay. dergarten school supplies. Fregoso said, “We have en- All eyes were affi xed on the large-screen slide joyed the journey as we watched you grow and you will show presentation depicting the precious moments in always be special to us. You are both determined, hard the lives of the young graduates. Beginning with their workers with your feet planted soundly on the road to Judy Weeks fi rst photographs after birth, the viewers watched them the future.” Above photo, 2010 Immokalee Preschool graduates Brandon taking their fi rst steps, birthday parties, pets, nap times, A congratulatory buffet and cake completed the Posada and Amara Martinez are ready to cut their cake at play dates and school activities. commencement celebration. the commencement celebration. Right, Brandon and Amara. Pemayetv Emahakv Spelling Bees Helps Preserve Language BY RACHEL BUXTON Staff Reporter BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s Culture Department added a little bit of fun to their lessons by holding school-wide teacher, parent and student Creek Spelling Bees in effort to continue to instill the Seminole culture and language into the community. Teachers and parents showed off their Creek language skills May 11, with the students competing May 17 in the Charter School cafeteria. Teacher Heather Dobbs took the fi rst place trophy home for the sec- Naji Tobias Naji Tobias ond year in a row, while Laverne Thomas Ahfachkee preschool student Madasyn Osceola, 3, left, gets evaluated Ahfachkee School Nurse Miss Danielle McCall administers a hearing claimed the parent’s trophy. Shaun Osceola by Occupational Therapist Nina Stevenson, center, and Ahfachkee School test to preschool student Dyami Koenes, 4. was named the student Creek Spelling Bee Teacher Mrs. Jill Grismore, right, on her motor skills. winner. “I think it defi nitely motivates the parents, the students and the teachers to participate in the culture aspect of the school,” Ahfachkee School Rounds Up Readiness Testing culture teacher Jade Braswell said about the annual spelling bee. Rachel Buxton The Creek Spelling Bee is an opportu- Parent Laverne Thomas, left, and teacher Heath- for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Students nity the Charter School uses to get the entire At one test- er Dobbs show off their winning spelling bee tro- BY NAJI TOBIAS school and Tribal community together to pre- phies. Staff Reporter ing session, the serve and learn a language that is rapidly fad- kids were tested ing away. the teachers learning is pretty cool so then BIG CYPRESS – To gear up for the in a host of motor “I feel it’s important to see if everyone’s they can translate and help us to teach it back 2010-2011 academic year, the Ahfachkee exercises, which catching on,” Thomas said. “And just to see to our children.” School hosted its eighth annual Readiness included jumping, All competitors stood before a cafeteria Round Up function for the preschool and skipping, block full of students and staff and pre-kindergarten students on May 19 and building, copying, spelled words such as punce, May 27. cutting, catching letket and tvmket. Each spell- Located at the Tribal school’s cafete- and hopping. ing bee competition consisted ria, the youngsters engaged in a series of They were of several rounds with con- tests to see whether they need extra help also screened for testants correctly spelling the in their academics for the upcoming school their vision and words. Weeks prior to the spell- year. hearing, as spe- ing bee students brought home According to Ahfachkee School ESE cialists evaluated Creek spelling lists and parents Coordinator Jillian Francis, the Readiness them to see if their were able to print out lists from Round-Up’s purpose is to identify students eyes and/or ears the Culture Department’s web- who may need specialized education and/ would potentially site to practice. or services. The students were screened in become an imped- “I’ve talked to parents and a variety of areas using the Developmental iment to the learn- they’re like, ‘Oh I sat down Indicators for the Assessment of Learning, ing process. Naji Tobias with my kid all night trying to Third Edition (DIAL-3) testing procedure If the stu- learn these spelling words,’ and dents had eye con- Speech pathologist Miss Allison Mason, left, tests Ahfachkee pre-kinder- they call up here, ‘Can I get an- guidelines. garten student Akira Cabral, 5, right, in his language skills at the Readi- The testing yielded either a result of cerns, they were ness Round-Up on May 19. other copy of them, we’ve lost OK or a potential delay, which would mean later referred to it and we’re trying to go over more screening tests for them, Francis said. an optometrist for The Ahfachkee School receives fed- it,’ ” Braswell said. “It makes “It is our responsibility as the local further testing. As for the hearing segment eral funding through the Bureau of Indian us feel good that they are get- education agency on Big Cypress Reser- of the round up testing procedures, the kids Education for eligible students that need Rachel Buxton ting involved and trying to help vation to identify, locate, and evaluate all would be referred to an audiologist for a special education and related services. Sean Osceola gives a big cheer as Culture Department’s Shelly not only themselves, but their children with disabilities,” she said. further checkup. Walker names him the Creek Spelling champ. child as well.”

Hollywood Christian Senior Castillo Hollywood Preschool Students Welcome a Receives Graduation Diploma Bright Future at Graduation Ceremony

Chris C. Jenkins The Class of 2010 Hollywood Preschool students perform on stage while telling their family and teachers about their future professional dreams Chris C. Jenkins as part of graduation ceremonies held at the Hollywood Headquarters Hollywood Christian Academy senior honor roll student Talena Castillo, seond fron left, Auditorium May 26. The 17 youth included: Colton Bert, Adrian Cypress, Shilin Huggins, Isabella Josh, Jake Osceola, Suzannah Osceola, Jose Pu- received her graduation diploma June 4. The 18-year-old Hollywood resident plans to Chris C. Jenkins take some time off before attending the University of Miami to major in mathematics, ente Jr., Melina Steve, Amelia Osceola, Antonio Billie, Tony Billie, Ashton From left, Jake Osceola as Baby Bear, Suzannah Osceola as Mama Bear, Doctor, Moses Jumper, Jennie Osceola, Layla Petrillo, Nettie Smith and with eventual plans to work for the Tribe. Castillo’s family, from left, grandmother Judy Jose Puente Jr. as Papa Bear and Amelia Osceola as Goldie Locks in the Baker, mother Susie Stubbs and stepfather Glen Stubbs. Jack Tiger. All received diplomas and backpacks with class rings and preschool stage play version of “Goldie Locks and the Three Bears.” school supplies. 2B • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 Pemayetv Emahakv’s Fourth Nine Weeks Awards Ceremony

Zachary Hud- Jaden Puente, left, son, left, Andrew Dobbs and and Kailin Trevor Thomas re- Brown earn ceive awards for the Straight A straight As not just award for the for the fourth nine fourth nine weeks but also the weeks at the entire school year. Fourth Nine Weeks Awards ceremony.

Rachel Buxton Rachel Buxton Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Awards Recipients 4TH NINE WEEKS Kindergarten Effort Tadan Santiago Shaela French Kai Osceola Ridge Bailey Cyrus Smedley Tammy Martinez Caleb Burton Jagger Gaucin Aleah Turtle Alyke Baker Chloe Chalfant Jaytron Baker Alyssa Gonzalez Aleina Micco Marquis Fudge Tehya Howard Perfect Attendance 2nd grade Bronze Award Joshlynn Micco Warrik Billie Jahcole Arnold 1st grade Gold Award (4.0) (3.0-3.4) – 2nd semester Cady Osceola Fourth Grade Citizenship Reese Davis Tammy Martinez – 2nd Semester Bevyn Billie Logan Ortiz Tadan Santiago John Beck Ozzy Osceola Third Grade Silver Award Morgan King Lupe Mora-Lara Student Council Tanner Shore Burgundy Pierce (3.5–3.9) Jalynn Jones Corey Jumper Representative Haylie Huff Araya Youngblood Keely Billie Krystal Toneges Jason Webber Elle Thomas Ruby Osceola Myron Billie Andrew Fish Elijah Billie Alanis Baker Caylie Huff Jarrett Bert Alicia Fudge Camryn Thomas Joss Youngblood Citizenship Award for the Destiny Elliott Malcolm Jones Kano Puente Ivess Baker Year – students who con- Dakota Micco Oscar Yates Brian Bishop Kindergarten Citizenship sistently are ready to help Straight A’s all year Dante Thomas Krysta Burton Easton Moss Diego Meras others, always play fair, and John Beck Mallorie Thomas Conner Thomas Isaac Osceola Zion Romine treat everyone with respect. Destiny Elliott Aidan Tommie Layne Thomas Leilani Burton Hannah Moss - Mrs. Web- Caylie Huff 2nd grade Silver Award Billy Yates Chloe Chalfant Kyra Toneges ber’s class Haylie Huff (3.5-3.9) – 2nd semester Kayven Emley Diego Meras - Mrs. Duncan’s Tanner Shore Edward Gaucin Third Grade Gold Award Fourth Grade Bronze Hannah Moss class Ruby Osceola Tucker Johns (4.0) Award (3.0-3.4) Karlyne Urbina Kalyn Hammil-Mrs. Pearce’s Silas Madrigal Satie Rico Brian Bishop Kalyn Hammil class Citizenship Award for the Brienna Brockman Raeley Matthews Chloe Chalfant Jahcole Arnold Year - students who con- Kamani Smith Isaac Osceola Hawk Micco First Grade Effort sistently are ready to help Straight A’s all year Pernell Bert LaShae King Kanyon Billie others, always play fair, and 2nd grade Gold Award Raeley Matthews Bly Davidson Dathen Garcia Hunter Howard treat everyone with respect (4.0) – 2nd Semester Michael Girtman Alice Osceola Daven Buck Mrs. Davis’ class-Heith Law- Santiago Billie 3rd Grade Creek Class Jaime Smith Ramone Baker rence Nyah Davidson Lorene Gopher’s Class Fourth Grade Silver Award Pherian Baker Haylie Huff Aubee Billie-Mrs. Johns’ Shyla Gopher Most Improved – (3.5-3.9) Caleb Burton Tanner Shore class Katie Beck Best Writing Skills – Dyami Nelson Elle Thomas Jayton Baker Mrs. Ringstaff’s class-Jayton Savannah Fish Effort – Brady Rhodes Caitlyn Olivarez Todd Pierce Baker Aubrey Pearce Best Creek Speaker- Ivess Baker Mariah Garner Destiny Elliott Camryn Thomas Jessie Benjamin Student Council Straight A’s all year 3rd gr Jenny Shore’s Class 100’s Club Jahbahn Arnold Representative Katie Beck Most Improved – Fourth Grade Gold Award Pherian Baker Kiowa Garcia Haylie Huff Savannah Fish Best Writing Skills – (Straight A’S -4.0) Caleb Burton Aubrey Pearce Effort Chandler Pearce Kayven Emley First Grade Citizenship Second Grade Effort Best Creek Speaker- Aiyana Tommie Tadan Santiago John Beck Kaleb Doctor Citizenship of the Year Layne Thomas Corey Jumper Alyssa Gonzalez Dakota Micco Award -students who con- 3rd gr Arts Rudy Juarez Karlyne Urbina Jagger Gaucin Malcolm Jones sistently are ready to help and Crafts Class Joseph Osceola Warrik Billie Ivory Herrera Aubrey Pearce others, always play fair, and Nancy Shore’s Class Jahcole Arnold Ruby Osceola Dante Thomas treat everyone with respect Most Improved – Fourth Grade Straight Alanis Baker Ta-fv Harris Tucker Johns Malcolm Jones-Mrs. Ball’s Craftsmanship A’s All Year Hawk Micco Ryanna Osceola Burgundy Pierce class Effort – Chandler Pearce Joss Youngblood Caylie Huff Edward Gaucin Waylynn Bennett- Mrs. Best Creek Speaker – Aiyana Tommie Jayton Baker Myron Billie Clement’s class AR Medal Winner Kobe Jimmie Jacee Jumper Araya Youngblood-Mrs. 3rd Grade History Class 4th Gr Student Council Reese Davis Davin Carrillo Katie Beck Moss’s class Jade Braswell’s class Representative Elle Thomas Silas Madrigal Jarrett Bert-Mrs. Bond’s Most Improved – Morgan King Kayven Emley First Grade Improvement Jarrett Bert Class Effort – Hannah Moss Morgan Yates Aleah Turtle Achievement – Citizenship of the Year Awesome Alligator Shaela French Student Council Award- students who con- Lupe Mora-Lara Norman Osceola Second Grade Citizenship Representative 3rd gr Student Council sistently are ready to help Heith Lawrence Kamani Smith Ozzy Osceola Representative others, always play fair, and Brilliant Bear Hyatt Pearce Mallorie Thomas Raeley Matthews treat everyone with respect Mariah Garner Jaylen Baker Dante Thomas Third Grade Effort Camryn Thomas – Mrs. Ted- Billy Bailey Malcolm Jones Lance Howard Citizenship of the Year der’s class Buzzing Bee Laila Bennett Shyla Gopher Drake Lawrence Award- students who con- Brian Bishop-Mrs. Paige’s Lupe Mora-Lara Justin Gopher Nyah Davidson Joseph Toneges sistently are ready to help class Mariah Billie Ozzy Osceola Keely Billie others, always play fair, and Fantastic Frog Eecho Billie Gage Riddle treat everyone with respect Safety Patrol Pherian Baker 1st grade Bronze Award Keira French Alicia Fudge Aleina Micco – Mrs. Wil- OFC. Jaylynn Jones Warrik Billie (3.0-3.4) – 2nd semester Waylynn Bennett Andrew Fish liams’ class OFC. Brady Rhodes Caleb Burton Hyatt Pearce Kai Osceola Satie Rico Alicia Fudge– Mrs. Pryor’s OFC. Aiyana Tommie Kayven Emley Laila Bennett Savannah Fish Kano Puente class OFC. Camryn Thomas Karlyne Urbina Mariah Billie Madisyn Osceola Sheldon Garcia Corey Jumper Justin Gopher Jarrett Bert Fourth Grade Effort Fifth Grade Effort Jahcole Arnold Third Grade Citizenship Bly Davidson Ruben Burgess Alanis Baker 1st grade Silver Award (3.5- Second Grade Oscar Yates Michael Girtman Deliah Carrillo Hawk Micco 3.9) – 2nd semester Improvement Tyler Howard Camryn Thomas Demetrius Clark Joss Youngblood Billy Bailey Kaleb Doctor Lucas Osceola Pernell Bert Andrew Dobbs Ramone Baker Donovan Harris Keely Billie Richard Harris Raylon Eagle Dazzling Duck Heith Lawrence Mallorie Thomas Alicia Fudge Brady Rhodes Robert Fudge Hannah Moss Jahbahn Arnold Luzana Venzor Satie Rico Rudy Juarez Erik Garcia Reese Davis Davin Carrillo Brienna Brockman Sunni Bearden Alexus James Elle Thomas Todd Pierce Tavis Jumper Third Grade Bronze Award Joseph Osceola Odessa King Kayven Emley Aubee Billie Bevyn Billie (3.0-3.4) Cheyenne Fish Corey Jumper Daven Buck Araya Youngblood Gage Riddle Dalton Girtman Please see AWARDS on page 4B June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 3B

AHFACHKEE SCHOOL END-OF-FOURTH-NINE-WEEKS Klammer: 1. Athena Bert, 2. Evol Buck, 3. Jaiden Jim, 4. AWARDS RECIPIENTS Daylon Osceola, 5. Anthony Wells; 5. Charlie Osceola, 6. Ahfachkee School Celebrates End-of- Daleen Osceola; Caldwell: 1. Carlee Billie, 2. Jalycia Billie, (All honorees in their respective categories will be named 3. Elise Brown, 4. Leilani Gopher, 5. Gregorio Reynosa, 6. in alphabetical order) Alena Stockton, 7. Nigel Wells; Paige: 1. Spencer Aguilar, 2. Fourth-Nine-Weeks Awards Ceremony Hermoine Calderon, 3. Elijiah Cook, 4. Ramona Jimmie, 5. BY NAJI TOBIAS To top off all the academic hardware, several Ah- Councilman’s Honor Roll - 3.0-3.49 Grade Point Average Canaan Jumper, 6. Hehchoo-Ye Jumper, 7. Brandi Osceola, Staff Reporter fachkee students were recognized for their writing skills 8. Liberty Robbins. as they were presented with PBS Kids Go! Writer’s Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades: 1. Nicholus BIG CYPRESS – With the 2009-2010 school year Contest awards by Ahfachkee School Gifted Teacher Andrews, 2. Cyiah Avila, 3. Athena Bert, 4. Carlee Billie, 3rd through 5th Grades reaching its conclusion at the Ahfachkee School, on Mrs. Jill Grismore and Ahfachkee School Principal 5. Jalycia Billie, 6. Richard Billie, 7. Talia Billie, 8. Lauren Kittredge: 1. Eliza Billie, 2. Leslie Gopher Jr., 3. Katrina May 28, the staff honored its Tribal and community stu- Walter Swan. Doctor, 9. Kylen Jumper, 10. Cale Osceola, 11. Daleen Huggins, 4. Janessa Jones, 5. Clayton Tiger Milicevic, 6. dents for all their academic achievements. Ahfachkee School Dean of Students Pete Cade Osceola, 12. Daylon Osceola, 13. Illiana Robbins, 14. Willie Carlos Romero, 7. Chynna Villarreal; Tiger: 1. Thomlynn Bil- Students ranging from pre-kindergarten to 12th weighed in on all the student achievements made Smith; 3rd through 5th Grades: 1. Ethan Balentine, 2. Kevin lie, 2. Alyssa Osceola, 3. Chaska Osceola, 4. Evanne Pratt; grade received a slew of quarterly and end-of-the-year throughout the 2009-2010 school year. Ivey, 3. Janessa Jones, 4. Dayra Koenes, 5. Evanne Pratt; Schmitt: 1. Ethan Balentine, 2. Jazmine Billie, 3. Kevin honors at the End-of-Fourth-Nine-Weeks Awards Cer- “We raised the bar academically this year and our 6th through 12th Grades: 1. Arnold Billie, 2. Jalen Cypress, Ivey, 4. Dayra Koenes, 5. Ryanne Pratt, 6. Celia Reynosa, emony, held in the Ahfachkee School’s cafeteria. The kids rose to the challenge,” Cade said. “Their perse- 3. Alison Herrera, 4. Bradley Osceola, 5. Kaitlin Osceola, 7. Stephanie Vargas, 8. Annabelle Whiteshield; Rhymes: 1. students earned quarterly awards in the following cat- verance and commitment to learning were illustrated 6. Taylor Pratt, 7. Cooper Rivers, 8. Jonathan Robbins, 9. Jonah Alvarado, 2. GraySun Billie, 3. Samantha Vargas, 4. egories: citizenship, culture, perfect attendance, and by the numerous amounts of awards they earned. The Rheannon Robbins, 10. Savannah Tiger, 11. Starzie Vargas. Nashoba Gonzalez. honor roll. teachers kept the expectations high and this is proof of Several of the Ahfachkee students even received the students’ capabilities.” President’ Honor Roll – 3.5-3.99 GPA 6th through 12th Grades end-of-year medals for their marks in perfect atten- The 2009-2010 academic year ended on June 3 for 6th Grade: 1. Arnold Billie; 7th Grade: 1. Leauna Billie, 2. dance, citizenship and honor. In addition, all students the Ahfachkee School. The next school year is slated to Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades: 1. Spencer Agui- Matthew Bluebird, 3. John Dell McInturff, 4. Rayce Noah, 5. ranging from pre-kindergarten to the eighth grade re- begin on Aug. 23. lar, 2. Dayne Billie, 3. Lazzlow Billie, 4. Sontino Billie, 5. Kaitlin Osceola; 8th Grade: 1. Terri Baker, 2. Savannah Ti- ceived Riskwatch Safety awards, courtesy of the Semi- “We wish the students nothing but the best moving Tanoke Billie, 6. Alisa Brooks, 7. Akira Cabral, 8. Hermoine ger; 9th Grade: 1. RickyJoe Alumbaugh, 2. Taylor Fulton, 3. nole Fire Rescue. forward,” Cade said. Calderon, 9. Katrina Columbo, 8. Elijiah Cook, 9. Evan Alison Herrera, 4. Bradley Osceola, 5. Tequesta Tiger; 10th Cypress, 10. Harmony Cypress, 11. Ja’vian Cypress, 12. Grade: 1. Jalen Cypress, 2. Jonathan Robbins; 11th Grade: Jaylee Cypress, 13. Gabriel Hendrickson-Porter, 14. Kamari 1. Jon Ross Billie, 2. Ronnie Billie, 3. Rowdey Osceola. Ivey, 15. Canaan Jumper, 16. Hehchoo-Ye Jumper, 17. Keithana Onco, 18. Leo Osceola-Onco, 19. Charlie Osceola, Perfect Attendance 20. Dacia Osceola, 21. Miguel Reynosa, 22. Edie Rob- bins, 23. Grace Robbins, 24. Liberty Robbins, 25. Andrea ***Note: No students achieved perfect attendance for the Ryland, 26. Amaya Solano, 27. Xzavier Solano, 28. Kassim 2009-2010 school year. However, eight (8) students will Stockton, 29. Chyler Villarreal, 30. Maria Villarreal, 31. Jay- receive an award for missing only one (1) day of school lee Wilcox; 3rd through 5th Grades: 1. Jonah Alvarado, 2. (99.4 percent attendance). Alyssa Osceola, 3. Ryanne Pratt, 4. Chynna Villarreal, 5. An- nabelle Whiteshield; 6th through 12th Grades: 1. RickyJoe Kindergarten: 1. Sontino Billie; 2nd Grade: 1. Richard Billie, Alumbaugh, 2. Chelsey Alvarado, 3. LiSandra Baker, 4. Terri 2. Elise Brown; 4th Grade: 1. Ethan Balentine, 2. Eyanna Baker, 5. Leauna Billie, 6. Sabre’ Billie, 7. Chloe Hendrick- Billie, 3. Jathaniel Brooks; 5th Grades: 1. Jonah Alvarado, son, 8. O’Shaa’ne Osceola, 9. Tequesta Tiger. 2. GraySun Billie.

Perfect Attendance Honor Roll Naji Tobias Naji Tobias Ahfachkee School Principal Walter Swan is with the third Kindergarten: 1. Sontino Billie; 1st Grade: 1. Brandi ***Note: A total of 45 Ahfachkee School students have Ahfachkee School Second Grade Teacher Mrs. Yvonne Osceola; 2nd Grade: 1. Carlee Billie, 2. Richard Billie; 3rd maintained at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average during each Caldwell, center, is with second-graders Carlee Billie, left, graders as they received their End-Of-Year Citizenship Awards and Richard Billie Jr., right, as the two youngsters are award- at the May 28 ceremony. Grade: 1. Issiah Alvarado; 4th Grade: 1. Dayra Koenes, of the four (4) grading periods and have made either the ed perfect attendance for the fourth quarter of the 2009- 2. Annabelle Whiteshield; 5th Grade: 1. Jonah Billie, 2. Councilman’s, President’s or Chairman’s Honor Roll during 2010 academic year at the awards ceremony on May 28. GraySun Billie; 6th Grade: 1. Chelsey Alvarado; 7th Grade: each of the four (4) grading periods. Leauna Billie, 2. Kaitlin Osceola. Pre-Kindergarten: 1. Ja’vian Cypress, 2. Grace Robbins, 3. Andrea Ryland, 4. Jaylee Wilcox; Kindergarten: 1. Athena END-OF YEAR AWARDS MEDAL RECIPIENTS Bert, 2. Lauren Doctor, 3. Gabriel Hendrickson-Porter; 4. Charlie Osceola, 5. Daylon Osceola, 6. Edie Robbins; 1st (Last name of students’ teachers are written in bold italic – Grade: 1. Spencer Aguilar, 2. Hermoine Calderon, 3. Katrina Pre-K through 5th Grades ONLY) Columbo, 3. Elijiah Cook, 4. Harmony Cypress, 5. Kamari Ivey, 6. Canaan Jumper, 7. Hehchoo-Ye Jumper, 8. Leo Citizenship Osceola-Onco, 9. Brandi Osceola, 10. Liberty Robbins, 11. Willie Smith, 12. Amaya Solano; 2nd Grade: 1. Carlee Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades Barry: 1. Tanoke Billie, 2. Jalycia Billie, 3. Elise Brown; 3rd Grade: 1. Alyssa Billie, 2. Alisa Brooks, 3. Xzavier Solano, 4. Kassim Osceola, 2. Evanne Pratt, 3. Chynna Villarreal; 4th Grade: 1. Stockton, 5. Maria Villarreal, 6. Jaylee Wilcox; Stoots: 1. Kevin Ivey, 2. Dayra Koenes, 3. Ryanne Pratt, 4. Annabelle Cyiah Avila, 2. Dayne Billie, 3. Akira Cabral, 4. Ja’vian Whiteshield; 5th Grade: 1. Jonah Alvarado; 6th Grade: 1. Cypress, 5. Jaylee Cypress, 6. Javien Jim-Washington, Chelsey Alvarado, 2. Chloe Hendrickson; 7th Grade: 1. Naji Tobias 7. Keithana Onco, 8. Grace Robbins, 9. Miguel Reynosa, Sabre’ Billie, 2. Kaitlin Osceola; 8th Grade: 1. Terri Baker; Naji Tobias Ahfachkee School Principal Walter Swan shares some smiles 10. Andrea Ryland; Huckabee: 1. Anthony Avalos, 2. Talia 9th Grade: 1. Taylor Pratt, 2. Tequesta Tiger; 10th Grade: 1. with the third and fourth grade End-Of-Year Honor Roll recipi- The pre-kindergarten students receive their End of Year Citi- Billie, 3. Evan Cypress, 4. Gabriel Hendrickson-Porter, Cooper Rivers, 2. Jonathan Robbins. ents zenship Awards from Ahfachkee School Principal Walter Swan Students Show Off Seminole Knowledge at Culture Open House BY RACHEL BUXTON school year. Staff Reporter “It’s important that the parents get an idea of the accomplishments that the students have done all year BRIGHTON — The students of Pemayetv Ema- long,” culture history teacher Jade Braswell said. hakv got a chance to show off their year of hard work Parents met the Creek teachers and then passed and growing knowledge of their Seminole culture dur- through the arts and crafts room where shadow boxes ing a Culture Open House held at the school. of beaded jewelry and patchwork made by the students The annual Culture Open House put on by the were on display. A slideshow with pictures of the stu- Culture Department was June 4 and was open to par- dents on various culture fi eld trips played in the back- ents, family and community members. During the open ground as students and guests enjoyed refreshments. house, guests visited each culture room seeing fi rst hand After touring the classrooms the parents and guests what the children have been working on throughout the made their way outside to see the hard work the students have put into a new project the history class started this year, the cultural education garden. For the fi rst time students planted seeds and grew fresh vegetables that were used in the preparation of some of their school Judy Weeks lunches. Students were also able to bring Naples Community members participated in a healthy walk to kick off their Out of School Splash Bash. some plants home to begin their own garden at home with their parents. “We’re trying to get the parents involved as much as we can,” Braswell said, “that way Naples Hosts Out of School Splash Bash their child can tell them exactly what they’ve done throughout the entire year.” BY JUDY WEEKS Community Outreach Specialist Sandy Osceola ad- Also on display outdoors was another Freelance Reporter dressed the important issues of safety while participat- new curriculum added this year. The male ing in summer activities. “Temperatures soar and the hu- students showed off their wood carving of NAPLES — School’s out and the entire Naples midity is extremely high this time of the year,” she said. hatchets and tomahawks that they carved and Community celebrated. From grandparents to toddlers, “It is extremely important to drink plenty of water, dress hand painted. party goers gathered at the Sun’n Fun Lagoon to partici- properly and don’t forget your sunscreen. When taking The open house gives parents and the pate in the Out of School Splash Bash on May 11. part in sports, have a great time but don’t over exert. community the opportunity to see just how Assembling in the park’s exhibition hall at 9 a.m., “Don’t go into the water alone! Always make sure much Seminole culture the students are learn- the group took part in a healthy breakfast of fresh fruit, that you have a lifeguard or adult supervision and em- ing and retaining at the Charter School. juices, bagels, muffi ns and fi ber rich treats. ploy the buddy system. The best swimmer in the world Rodney Riser “Everything that they’re doing now is all Traditional Arts Specialist Jessica Osceola led the can suddenly develop a cramp, swallow too much wa- Jalynn Jones shows her mother Ginger Jones her hard work from her cul- positive,” Charter School parent Larry How- assembly in a short warm up exercise session. Donning ter or become entangled in fl oating objects,” continued ture class. ard said. “They’re learning their culture.” their Juanita Osceola Community Center T-shirts, they Osceola. “This water park is a safe environment, but departed for a two-mile walk on the trails and board- you must remain alert when swimming at the beach or walk that surround the lake and small ecological park. in fresh water lakes. Remember, sharks and alligators A luncheon buffet awaited their return to the exhibi- like to eat too.” tion hall, where they relaxed and talked about upcoming A table laden with water sports toys created a big events, individual summer vacations and the Education stir with the younger generation as they prepared to en- Incentive Awards that will take place during the com- ter the water park for an afternoon fi lled with fun, games munity trip to Tennessee in July. The students were con- and water-related activities. There was something for all gratulated on having completed another fantastic year of ages and the afternoon fl ew by quickly as they played in Judith A. Homko school with numerous outstanding achievements. the pools and lounged in the sun. Marital & Family Law Pemayetv Emahakv Honors Teacher and Staff at Appreciation Banquet Divorce Alimony

Teacher of the Year Melody Web- Modifications Prenuptial Agreements ber and Non-Instructional Em- ployee of the Year Harry Tewks- bury, center, were honored at Appeals Paternity Issues Pemayetv Emahakv’s Teacher and Staff Appreciation Banquet held May 6 at the Brighton Veter- Child Support Domestic Violence ans’ Building. -Rachel Buxton (954) 525-0651 | (954) 525-1898 Fax

320 S.E. 9th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Jeanine Gran 4B • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 AWARDS Jermaine Bennett Trevor Thomas- Mrs. Dobbs’ Trevor Thomas (3.5-3.9) Rumor Juarez- Mrs. Wells’ From page 2B Raylon Eagle class Sean Osceola Boyd Brown class Erik Garcia Crysten Smith- Mrs. Finney’s Bailey Tedders Michael Garcia Joshua Madrigal Alexus James class Erik Garcia Jaron Johns Safety Patrol Sean Osceola Odessa King Andrew Dobbs Melany Williams Cpt. Michael Garcia Samuel Osceola Joshua Madrigal Safety Patrol Drakar Smith Sgt. Boyd Brown Shae Pierce Sean Osceola Sgt. Erik Garcia * Top grade point average Rumor Juarez Cpt. Kailin Brown Jaden Puente Diamond Shore Sgt. Diamond Shore Lt. Melany Williams Dylan Sheffi eld Bailey Tedders Ofc. Andrew Dobbs Sixth Grade Effort Sixth Grade Gold Award Sgt. Jaron Johns Crysten Smith Sgt. Trevor Thomas Spawn Loudermilk (Straight A’s – 4.0) Trevor Thomas Fifth Grade Gold Award Sgt. Sean Osceola Zachary Hudson Zachary Hudson President’s Education (Straight A’s – 4.0) Sgt. Jaden Puente Kailin Brown Kailin Brown Awards Fifth Grade Citizenship Andrew Dobbs Ofc. Crysten Smith Michael Garcia Outstanding Academic Jermaine Bennett Jaden Puente Jaron Johns Sixth Gr Straight Achievement (3.0-3.4) Bethany Billie Trevor Thomas President’s Education Brydgett Koontz A’s All Year Keyana Nelson Martina Herrera Awards Drakar Smith Zachary Hudson Michael Garcia Diamond Shore Fifth Gr Straight Outstanding Academic Rumor Juarez Jaron Johns Crysten Smith A’s All Year Achievement (3.0-3.4) Chastity Harmon 6th Gr Student Council- Elizabeth Johns Bailey Tedders Andrew Dobbs Raylon Eagle Sixth Grade Citizenship Zachary Hudson Jaden Puente Ruben Burgess Michael Garcia Michael Garcia-Chairman Outstanding Academic Ex- Fifth Grade Bronze Award Trevor Thomas Crysten Smith Jaron Johns cellence (3.5-4.0) (3.0-3.4) Joshua Madrigal Drakar Smith Perfect Attendance Rumor Juarez Ruben Burgess 5th Gr. Perfect Attendance Diamond Shore Rumor Juarez Jaron Johns Zeke Matthews Deliah Carrillo Jaden Puente Dylan Sheffi eld Keyana Nelson Donovan Osceola Demetrius Clark Odessa King Sixth Grade Bronze Award Brydgett Koontz Boyd Brown Robert Fudge 5th Gr Student Council- Martina Herrera (3.0-3.4) Kailin Brown Samuel Osceola Trevor Thomas Alexus James Zeke Matthews Citizenship Award for the Melany Williams Shae Pierce Shae Pierce Thomas Bearden Year- students who con- Zachary Hudson* Dylan Sheffi eld Citizenship Award for the Robert Fudge Keyana Nelson sistently are ready to help Crysten Smith Year- students who con- Donovan Osceola others, always play fair, and * Top grade point average sistently are ready to help Outstanding Academic Ex- Lahna Sedatol treat everyone with respect Fifth Grade Silver Award others, always play fair, and cellence (3.5-4.0) Michael Garcia- Mrs. Hud- (3.5-3.9) treat everyone with respect Jaden Puente* Sixth Grade Silver Award son’s class Melody Webber Receives Big Cypress Library Entertains Top Honor as Teacher of the Year Tribal Youngsters in Origami Week BY RACHEL BUXTON anything in the world. Staff Reporter “It’s awesome,” Webber said. “I told Mr. Brown I’m going to die here. Coming to work isn’t a chore for BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv kindergarten me.” teacher Melody Webber was at a teaching conference in Webber isn’t your typical kindergarten teacher. She Tribal youth Troy Cantu, left, and Jared McInturff, right, Orlando when she received the call from her husband holds high expectations for her students. So much that are making origami paper Jason informing her that she had made it into the top she took the initiative and started a new program for ducks in a workshop hosted three for Teacher of the Year. On Nov. 20, at a school the kindergarten classes at Pemayetv Emahakv called by the Big Cypress Library staff meeting, Webber was named Pemayetv Emahakv’s the Hundreds Club. The Hundreds Club is a program on May 25. According to Teacher of the Year. she created where students must learn all their letters, Big Cypress Library Curator “I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’” Webber said. sounds and sight words. Her goal as a teacher is to have Gretchen DeBree origami is Webber, who is in her ninth year of teaching, is each one of her students make it into the Hundreds Club a traditional Japanese art originally from Imlay City, Mich., and attended West- by the end of the year. Webber’s creation was a success form, which is generally ern Michigan where she received a degree in Early Edu- and she reached her goal. described as uncut sheets cation. “A lot of people think all you do in kindergarten is of paper that’s made into “I knew I wanted to be a teacher since the fi rst play,” Webber said. “We play to learn. My kids know decorative objects such as grade,” Webber said. “I started a notebook and wrote their numbers because of games we play. Sometimes birds and animals. Debree: something I liked about my teachers each year and what they don’t even know they’re learning.” “Origami has always been I would do in my classroom and then I would write stuff Webber said it is an extreme honor to be Teacher of popular with our kids. They I didn’t like.” the Year and that she is extremely grateful that her peers loved it.” Webber moved to Florida in 2004 only to return to recognized her for her hard work. Her husband jokes Michigan a year later where she met her husband. They with her saying the title has given her a big head, but returned to Okeechobee, where they currently reside Webber said it hasn’t changed anything. with their two sons Jason Jr. and Jessie. “I’m just going to continue to do my best every- Webber has been at Pemayetv Emahakv since its day,” Webber said. “I couldn’t imagine being anywhere Gretchen Debree opening in 2007 and said she wouldn’t change it for else.”

Naji Tobias The Big Cypress Library Staff celebrate the creation of their Japanese origami creations, as they take one last look at what they’ve done on June 9. Library Director Barbara Oeffner, second from left, holds up an Origami Japanese Tea Rachel Buxton Garden, while the Seminole-based Origami design hangs up on top of the foursome. Enjoying the moment are Library Aides Vanessa Billie, left, and Melissa Silva, along with Library Curator Gretchen Debree, right. Melody Webber, front center, is all smiles with what she calls “the best class ever.” THE POLICE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS DO YOU? Call Me For A FREE Consultation RICHARD CASTILLO 954.522.3500

Since 1990 I have protected rights like yours. My ofſce defends dui’s, drug offenses, suspended license, domestic violence, and all felonies and misdemeanors. 24 HOURS A DAY

The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisement Castillo worked as a Public Defender in Broward County from 1990-1996 and has been in private practice for nine years. In 1995 he was voted the Trial Attorney of the year. He graduated from Capital University in 1989 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990, Federal Bar in WWW.CASTILLOLAWOFFICES.COM 1992, and the Federal Trial Bar in 1994. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 5B

Big Cypress Brings Out Be The Wall Campaign BY NAJI TOBIAS parents within the family,” Mullins said. Staff Reporter “You can be the wall of protection for your children or a broken bridge to abuse.” BIG CYPRESS – A “soft” launch for Sponsored by the Florida Offi ce of the Be The Wall campaign took place at the Drug Control and the Florida Department of Big Cypress Reservation on June 1. Children and Families, the statewide-funded In a strategic effort to promote the pre- campaign is aimed to reduce underage drink- vention of underage drinking in the coming, which could thereby reduce the risks munity, the Big Cypress Development Team of criminal activity and increase academic – a collaboration of approximately 20 Tribal achievement for the youth in question. departments –joined forces to educate Tribal For more information, call Crissie Cart- parents about the effects of alcohol and drug er at 863-902-3200 ext. 13418 or visit www. use. bethewall.org. Big Cypress/Immokalee Family Servic- Look for monthly updates on the Be es Prevention Specialist Fred Mullins said The Wall campaign in future editions of The with the year-long campaign, which runs Seminole Tribune. Rachel Buxton Rachel Buxton June 1 and ends on May 30, 2011, Eecho Billie holds his pet, Mom. George Micco holds 12-week-old Hershey for her fi rst rabies vaccination. parents will be provided a bevy of tools that would help them become consistent and fi rm with their children regarding underage Brighton Sets Attendance Record at Rabies Clinic drinking. “We know that if our Tribal BY RACHEL BUXTON Lanier also installed microchips in The Seminole Health Department en- families are committed to be Staff Reporter Tribal citizens’ pets to track their pets if they courages all Tribal citizens to register their clear, be fi rst, be consistent and ever go missing. The microchip was free to animals with the Seminole Tribe Health be the wall, then this will provide BRIGHTON — Dogs and cats came Tribal citizens but a cost will be incurred to Department by contacting them at 954-965- an abuse-free future for their chil- by the trailer loads of 5, 10, and even up to register their animals online with the micro- 1300, ext. 10326. dren,” Mullins said. 15 at a time to receive their annual rabies chip service. The kickoff function, primar- vaccination at the Tribe’s biannual free ra- The event was also used ily held at the reservation’s Fam- bies clinic on the Brighton Reservation. as a way to register 261 ani- ily Investment Center, featured A total of 242 animals were vaccinated mals on the Brighton Reser- a host of Be The Wall sidewalks May 15 at the Seminole Health Department. vation to adhere to the Tribe’s stencils that Tribal citizens, com- This clinic marked an all time record for animal care and regulation munity members and employees vaccinations with prior clinics only averag- ordinance that requires all were seen drawing at various lo- ing about 50 vaccinations. Tribal citizens to register and cations within the facility’s exte- “It is a testament to the outreach effort tag their animals annually. rior. made by our Brighton Animal Control offi - “We are obviously con- At different points through- cer,” Environmental Health Program Man- cerned about reuniting lost an- out the campaign, Mullins said ager Patrick Peck said. imals with their rightful own- there will be more visible signs Veterinarian Amie Jo Lanier of Healthy er. So tagging, registration to further promote the alcohol Horse Veterinarian Services, LLC, in Fort and our community outreach prevention initiative. In other Myers was on hand to administer the vac- efforts do help in curbing words, the Big Cypress Devel- cinations. Lanier explained how rabies is fa- the stray animal population,” opment Team plans promote the Gretchen DeBree tal and said humans are at risk of contacting Peck said. campaign through online social Cypress Development Team members Clea Billie Herrera, the disease. To help prevent rabies, Lanier If any animal is picked networking sites. left, Fred Mullins, center, and Noella Dyan O’Donnell are encourages all animal owners to have their up by Animal Control without Rachel Buxton “The community and cultur- carefully etching a Be The Wall stencil design at the drive- pets over the age of 3 months receive the Tribal tags they will be im- Theresa Bowers, left, keeps her dog Jack calm while veterinarian al factor is most effective when way of the Family Investment Center on June 1 – the day of federally recognized vaccine. pounded in Okeechobee. Amie Jo Lanier takes his temperature. that message is coming from the the campaign’s “soft launch”. Make Healthy Choices to Keep Yourself Safe Throughout the Summer Days BY PATRICK PECK routine in the summer. Choose a minimum relieve pain • Drink lots of water if you can; about 1 1. Wear light-colored, smooth-fi nished Environmental Health Program Manager SPF of 15. SPF (sun protection factor) indi- Seek Medical Treatment if You Have: cup every 15 minutes clothing. cates the strength of the sunscreen and the • A temperature that is greater than 101F • Wear lightweight, light colored, loose- 2. Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos, June is National Safety month and a amount of UVB (ultra-violet B) rays that are • Vomiting or diarrhea fi tting clothes deodorants. Don’t wear cologne or per- time to revisit all of the hazards and dangers blocked. Make sure that you are also get- • Pain and fever that persists for longer • Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks. fumes. Avoid bananas and banana-scented lurking about. It is the time of year when ting UVA protection—not all products block than 48 hours Insect Bites toiletries. most Americans spend outdoors. It is also both. Look for zinc and titanium dioxide, • Delirium Each year, there are many incidences of 3. Wear clean clothing and bathe daily. a time when a wide variety of safety haz- which are particularly good ingredients be- Factors Leading to Heat Stress folks being stung or bitten by insects. Most Sweat angers bees. ards are more pronounced. As we come out cause they block both UVA and UVB. • High temperature and humidity of these are from bees, wasps, red ants or 4. Cover the body as much as possible. of hibernation from the cold winter days, so Heat stress—is the human body’s in- • Direct sun or heat spider bites. Additionally, every summer, 5. Avoid fl owering plants. do the insects, rodents, vermin, reptiles, not ability to cool itself • Limited air movement there are published reports on cases of West 6. During the summer, check for new to mention the poisonous plants. Further- Signs and symptoms • Physical exertion Nile Virus or Lyme disease. People who nests during the warmer hours of the day. more, environmental hazards such as the • Red, swollen, painful, and sometimes • Poor physical condition work outdoors have an increased risk of be- Bees are very active during this period sun, lightning storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, blistered skin • Some medicines ing infected by either. Both the virus and 7. Keep areas clean. Social wasps thrive and increase in traffi c from motorists and • Fever • Inadequate tolerance for hot Work- the disease have been reported in most parts in places where humans discard food. pedestrians are all the more reasons to be • Nausea, vomiting and delirium with places Symptoms Of Heat Exhaustion of the United States. We are providing this 8. If a single stinging insect is fl ying cautious. With all these dangers, one might severe burns • Headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness information for your knowledge and protec- around, remain still or lie face down on the revert to becoming a hermit! But with some • Peeling of skin after recovery or fainting tion but would like to mention that the Tribe ground. foreknowledge, education and basic com- Prevention of sunburn • Weakness and moist skin has implemented a tribal wide mosquito 9. If attacked by several stinging insects mon sense about the above hazards, one can • Avoid exposure to sun between 12 and • Mood changes such as irritability or control program to minimize such incidenc- at the same time, run to get away from them. minimize the possibility of being a victim 3 p.m. confusion es on the reservations. Bees this summer. • Use sun block with a sun protection • Upset stomach or vomiting What to do if a person is stung by sting- release a chemical when they sting. This The purpose of this article is to high- factor (SPF) greater than 15; baby oil and Symptoms of Heat Stroke ing insect? alerts other bees. More bees often follow. light some of the more frequent safety haz- cocoa butter do not fi lter out UV light • Dry, hot skin with no sweating 1. Have someone stay with the victim 10. If a bee comes inside your vehicle, ards associated with the season of summer. • Wear proper clothing; bright colors or • Mental confusion or losing conscious- to be sure that the victim does not have an stop the car slowly, and open all the win- These hazards include, sunburn, heat illness, white will refl ect sun onto your face increas- ness allergic reaction. dows. and insect bites. ing risk of burns • Seizures or fi ts Preventing Heat Stress 2. Wash the site with soap and water. Sunburn—is an infl ammation of the Treatment Advise and Treatment 3. The stinger can be removed using a The above information will prove use- skin that follows overexposure to ultraviolet • Cool moist compresses on skin can re- • Know signs/symptoms of heat-related four-by-four gauze wipe over the area. Nev- ful in keeping you out of harm’s way. Have light from the sun. The fact is that sun dam- duce heat and pain illnesses er use a tweezer or squeeze the stinger as a safe summer! age is cumulative— meaning that, though • Cold cream or baby lotion adds mois- • Block out direct sun or other heat this will cause more venom to be released. For more information, please call the a tan or burn will fade, the harm done re- ture to the skin sources 4. Apply ice to reduce swelling. Seminole Tribe Environmental Health offi ce mains and accumulates with each exposure. • Use a pain reliever for pain and fever • Use cooling fans/air-conditioning 5. Do not scratch the sting. at 954-962-2009, ext. 10325. Try making sunscreen part of your morning • Keep pressure off of burned skin to • Rest regularly Reducing the Risk of Being Stung Shy’s Team Walks for Cystic Fibrosis Anxiety Disorders, More Than Just Nerves BY JUDY WEEKS BY ERIC BRICKER dying, sweating, feelings of unreality, numbness FSD Prevention Administrator or tingling, hot fl ashes or chills, and a feeling of Freelance Reporter going out of control or going crazy. FORT MYERS — With more than Anxiety is a normal part of the human expe- Other individuals experience phobias, 15 teams participating in the Cystic Fi- rience, and in fact is viewed as healthy by some which are generally described as anxiety attacks brosis Walk at Lakes Regional Park on health care professionals. that are triggered by certain conditions in their May 15, Shy’s Team turned in the most In his book, “The Meaning of Anxiety,” environment. Examples of more common pho- donations for the Cystic Fibrosis Foun- famed existential writer Rollo May points out bias include claustrophobia, or the fear of closed dation fundraiser. Participation in this that a small amount of anxiety is actually essen- in spaces, or arachnophobia which is the fear of year’s walk reached an all time high with tial to healthy human functioning because it mo- spiders. What often happens to the sufferers of support from Collier, Lee, Charlotte and tivates people to get things done. An individual these types of anxiety disorders is that they will Hendry Counties. might be more inclined to complete his taxes obsess about their own anxiety which causes Shy’s Team of Immokalee communi- on time just for the sake of relieving the sense them to live in constant fear even when the thing ty members, family and friends offi cially of worry that comes with uncompleted impor- that are afraid of is not present. organized fi ve years ago in support of tant tasks. However, there exists an unclear line The good news about anxiety is that it is Seminole Tribal descendant Shyanna Ma- where a healthy sense of anxiety gives way to a a very treatable condition. Treatment includes rie Escobar, who joins thousands of other crippling obsessive worry that turns the anxiety either psychotherapy (counseling) or psychotro- patients fi ghting a daily battle with Cystic sufferer’s world into a wilderness of horrors. pic medications. Fibrosis. Suffering with chronic respira- According to the U.S. Department of In many cases, both psychotherapy and tory problems since birth, Shyanna was Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse medication are thought to be more effective diagnosed in December of 2003. and Mental Health Services Administration, than either treatment by itself. According to the Following several near-fatal episodes anxiety disorder sufferers may experience the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and lengthy trips to the hospital, Shyanna following: Administration, proper treatment helps 70 to 90 continues the long, hard uphill climb to ƒChronic, exaggerated worry, tension, and percent of people with panic disorder, usually achieve a lifestyle that most of us take for irritability that appear to have no cause or are within six to eight weeks. So, the point is that granted. This strong willed, determined more intense than the situation warrants. we do not need to continue suffering if we are 8-year-old attends public school and par- ƒPhysical signs, such as restlessness, trouble willing to take the fi rst step and accept help. ticipates in community activities despite falling or staying asleep, headaches, trembling, The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Family Ser- a permanent feeding port that delivers nu- twitching, muscle tension, or sweating, often ac- vices Department offers treatment or referrals trients, antibiotics and medications. Her company these psychological symptoms. for the treatment of anxiety. winning personality and generosity are Some individuals experience anxiety with an inspiration to others. panic attacks which are described as “a white- Please contact us at the following numbers: “Shyanna doesn’t know how to say ‘I knuckled, heart-pounding terror that strikes Hollywood 954-964-6338 can’t’ and greets every day with a smile,” suddenly and without warning.” The panic ex- Immokalee 239-867-3480 said Immokalee Health and Nutritionist perience may include variations of the follow- Fort Pierce 772-461-7363 Charlotte Porcaro ing symptoms: pounding heart, chest pains, Brighton 863-763-7700 Charlotte Porcaro. “She represents one of Foreground, Shyanna Escobar inspires members of Shy’s Team, Noemi Escobar, Becky Mar- God’s miracles as she leads her team in lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, shortness Tampa 813-246-3100 tinez, Charlotte Porcaro and Jennifer Gamez to walk in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- of breath, shaking or trembling, choking, fear of Big Cypress 863-902-3206. the fi ght against Cystic Fibrosis.” tion fundraiser. 6B • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010

EXCLUSIVE DEALER FOR Explorer Van Conversions AVAILABLE OPTIONS: Leather, Tri-Fold Sofa Bed, OnStar, CD Changer, Surround Sound, Dual Entry Doors, Ground Effects Packages, 20” Wheels & Much More. Custom Wheels, Custom Paint Jobs, Lifted Trucks and Handicap Vehicles

0.((HAF=K:DN<& H=E:JGC=HAF=K$>D LGFQJG

STORE HOURS: MONDA< - FRIDA<AM - PM SATURDA<AM- PM SUNDA<AM-PM SERVICE HOURS: MONDA< - FRIDA<AM-PM SATURDA<AM-PM *MONEY BACK GUARANTEE BASED ON 3 DAYS0 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. YOU MUST PRESENT THIS AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE THESE SPECIAL PRICES. OFFERS GOOD ON DATE OF PUBLICATION ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ADVERTISED PRICES NOT APPLICABLE TO EXPORTERS. PRIOR LEASES EXCLUDED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. "GHOSTBUSTERS" (PARKER, JR.) USED BY PERMISSION OF EMI GOLDEN TORCH MUSIC & RAYDIOLA MUSIC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. -200 AUTONATION INC. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 7B

GRADUATES BIRTHDAYS Kaley, Cassandra, I cannot believe You will always be my beautiful baby girl. No you are 4 years old al- mother could ever be prouder of their child than I have ready. It seems like yes- always been of you. As I watched you graduate from terday when I ﬁ rst held high school, your life passed before my eyes. I have you in my arms at 1:47 enjoyed your laughter, picked you up when you have Happy ﬁ rst birthday to our beautiful granddaughter, Chace Ollie Micco. p.m. June 1, 2006. You fallen, wiped your tears, supported you in athletics, have graduated from the shared your successes and am honored to call you my Love, Big Cypress Preschool daughter. and will now be moving As your family, we all love you and will carry you Grandma Mary Jo, Grandpa Billie and big cousin Wade on to Pre-Kindergarten. in our hearts as you venture down the road to a bright I will always be here to new future, support and love you. Happy Birthday Kaley! Mom, Mark, Alexis, Destinee, Jon, Jaylee and Al- I Love You. ice. Love, Jesse Adan San- Daddy chez, 6, Advances to 1st Grade at Grace Community School. Jesse’s proud parents are Tony and Paula Sanchez. Grandma Mildred says she’s very proud of her “baby Jesse!” Congratulations Jesse!!!!! We love you sooooooo much!!!!!! You are our life, our soul, our hearts!!!!

Love, Mommy and Daddy.

Ja’Kailee’s Graduation

On Tuesday, June 1, at Holly- wood Christian School my granddaughter graduated from Kindergar- ten. She will be starting 1st grade next year and she is very happy about it. The ceremony started at 7 p.m. with all of the kindergarten class singing some beautiful songs. Then came the big moment when they were all called one by one to re- Chace Ollie Micco ceive their diplomas. I was so proud, Happy birthday to our little girl June 14, as was her mother, LaToyia Stewart. 2010. All of Ja’Kailee’s family were there Your fi rst year went by so fast with us. to be part of her special evening. We love you very much and you have brought Love you always, nothing but joy into our lives. Grandma Nettie Love, Mom, Dad, and big sister Baylee ANNOUNCEMENT NEW BABY The Big Cypress Reservation will be having its Daliyah Kay Summer Enrichment Program from June 21-July Nunez 16. The sessions will be held from Mondays through Thursdays, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Daniel and Peggy Nunez The Summer Program is sponsored by the Big of Okeechobee Cypress Learning Resource, Culture and Library (Brighton) are Departments proud to announce the birth of their Schedule of notable events daughter, Daliyah Kay Nunez. July 1 – Field trip to the Clewiston Library; She was born Book character Horrid Henry, the star of the chil- on April 12, 2010 dren’s book “Horrid Henry and Me” will accompany at Jupiter Medi- the Tribal and community youth on the Clewiston cal Center in Palm trip. Beach County. She weighed 8 July 4-8: Fossil Week pounds and 9 ounc- es and was 20 inch- July 6: Fossilist/Author Mark Renz will visit the es long at birth. Big Cypress Library at 2 p.m. for a talk on fossils. Daliyah was welcomed home by siblings Courtney, Cheyenne, Daniel Jr. and Joleyne. July 16: Sponsored by the Big Cypress Library and Recreation Departments, the Summer Enrich- Maternal grandparents are Judy and Elbert Snow of ment Program will conclude with a trip to the Lion Okeechobee, Junior and Darline Killens of Philadelphia, Country Safari in Loxahatchee. MS. Paternal grandparents are Alice and James Sweat of Okeechobee. Great grandparent is Lorene Fortenberry of For more information, contact Big Cypress Philadelphia, Miss. Library Director Barbara Oeffner at 863-902-3200 ext. 13124. Passport Outreach - A Success BY NERY MEJICANO Tribal members and their immediate family wish- Administrative Projects Offi cer ing to obtain or renew their passports can do it on their own with proper documentation. Many U.S. Offi ces do On Monday, May 3, the Miami Passport Agency take applications. The forms can be obtained at the Post came to the Hollywood offi ce as part of their outreach Offi ce or in the internet by going to: http://travel.state. program. This is the second time that this valuable ser- gov/passport/passport_1738.html it takes between three vice has been offered on site to Tribal members and their to fi ve weeks to get a passport through this process (a families. little longer during the summer months). Since June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are required In case of immediate travel needs (travel within two to have either a passport book or a passport card in or- weeks), Tribal members can obtain an appointment with der to travel out of the United States. Prior to that date, the Miami Passport Agency by calling 1-877-487-2778. travelers to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean could To be able to obtain the appointment, an itinerary and travel using a Voters Registration Card or their Birth a plane ticket have to be shown to the Miami Passport Certifi cate. Agency staff, without a ticket, a passport application In the last two years, about 225 Tribal members will not be processed. have obtained their passports through the Miami Pass- If Tribal members are in need of assistance or have port Agency, whose staff has made extraordinary efforts questions in regard to their documentation, they can call to understand the particular needs of Tribal members Denise Freund at 863-902-3200, ext. 13322 or Nery and their families. In the past, Tribal elders and others, Mejicano at 954-232-5714. who lacked a state birth certifi cate or could not prove their citizenship through the “normal” doc- uments, were denied the privilege and the right extended to Americans to obtain a U.S. Passport. Through the efforts of the staff of the Big Cypress Tribal Council, the U.S. Department of State was contacted regarding the issues being faced by the Seminole Tribal members. An appointment was made with the Miami Passport Agency staff to explain the specifi c needs of the Tribe. The staff of the Miami Passport agency ar- ranged for their staff to come to the Hollywood offi ce August, 2008. At that time, and after satis- fying the requisites of the State Department, 75 Submitted photo passports were issued to Tribal members. Since From left, Michael Perez, Hilda Gutierrez, Angel Torres, Elizabeth Fer- then, we have been able to assist many of the el- nandez and Neyra Ceballos - picture of staff of the Passport Agency ders whose documentation was not accepted dur- in Miami that hosted the Passport Outreach Event at the Seminole ing their application for a U.S. passport. Tribe of Florida’s Hollywood offi ce May 3, 2010. 8B • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 LETTERS To: Mayra H. Harjo With unconditional love for you my beautiful lady, Fort Pierce Community Remember I told you that there will be some that mean us no good? Now you have Ike T. Harjo an understanding of what I was meaning. Panther Clan Misery loves company, jealous ones will Sholoopahthi Bolchuncahga Seminar Series envy and they will test your inner strength. My beautiful lady, continue to turn that negativity into a positive. You are greater than that, you are classier than that, with Starting a Business Seminar style supreme to that. Do not let yourself be discouraged by anything. I have your back, When: July 14, 2010 @ 11:30am your side and your front. We stand together, we walk together, we smile together and we laugh together. You can have complete faith Where: Hilton Garden Inn at PGA Village in me. I live, I ride and I will die for you my 8540 Commerce Centre Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 beautiful lady. You have my dedication and Registration: 11:30am-12:30pm; Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm; Seminar 1:00pm-5:00pm loyalty. United we can, for eternity. Ah Cha Poo Te Chach Koo Wah, Ah Ha Ya Ke. Do you Warrior 4 life, Learn how to: own your Start your business own Get your business licenses and permits File and pay your business taxes business? Learn about: Taxable vs. nontaxable expenses Legal business expenses Federal tax IDs And MUCH more

To my Granddaughter Are you Ja’Kailee thinking She’s the shining star, That forever will go far. She’s the apple of my eye, about About this I can not lie. You’ll live in my heart, starting For we will never part. So soar like a Bird, Because you beautiful girl, your own Will always have the last word. Open to all Seminole Tribal Members For more information or to sign-up for this seminar, please go to: Luv, business? Your Grandma Nettie http://stoffortpiercecommunity.webs.com

Or contact: Stefanie Duda, Fort Pierce Executive Office Tel.: (772) 467-2454 ext. 17103 Or Paulette Robinson, Hollywood Executive Office Tel.: (954) 966-6300 ext. 11412

Take your business to the next level!

CLASSIFIEDS Blessing of Faith Ministry, Inc.

Invites you to browse its website of biblically based inspirational items such as: Memory Please Save-the-Date Teaser Bible Ques- tions, Wisdom Corner: inspiring thoughts from the Scripture plus much more. Visit us at: www.bofaith. blogspot.com

Groundbreaking C for the

Fort Pierce Community Center

Sunday, August 15, 2010 11:00am

Chupco’s Landing 10575 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 Get Out of Jail Fast! Call Myrna Loy (954) Tel.: (772) 467-2454 583-9119. Tribal dividends, MasterCard and Visa accepted. 24 hours • Speedy Release • Professional Service. 1128 NW 31st Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Details to follow 33311 June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 1C

Big Cypress Recreation Holds Grand Opening of Disc Golf Indigo Park BY NAJI TOBIAS professional disc golfer Dale Schwegel. Springs Recreation Center, when it opened ness for the sport. Staff Reporter Schwegel, also the vice president of in 1996. A former Lee County parks and “As an out- sports production for Fort Myers-based recreation department employee, Frischman door sport, disc BIG CYPRESS – Big Cypress Rec- Blades TV, spoke to the participants almost also played a signifi cant role in the 2000 golf provides good reation Department Assistant Director Stan immediately after the grand opening’s rib- construction and opening of the Bay Oaks exercise, with the Frischman has envisioned a disc golf facility bon cutting ceremony, prayer and ceremo- Recreation Center’s Disc Golf Park in Fort participants get- at the Big Cypress Reservation for the past nial fi rst throw. Myers Beach. ting the oppor- several years. His dream came into full frui- “If it wasn’t for Stan [Frischman], we Last summer Frischman introduced tunity to walk, tion on May 15, with the reservation hav- wouldn’t have disc golf here in southwest the sport to the Tribal youth at the Semi- bend and grow,” ing its grand opening ceremony for the Disc Florida,” Schwegel said. “I thank the Semi- nole Youth Camp at Camp Kalaqua in High Frischman said. Golf Indigo Park, located near the Big Cy- nole Tribe of Florida for allowing us the op- Springs, Fla., where 100 of the Tribe’s “It’s also an op- press Campground area. portunity to have the sport here in Big Cy- youngsters had a chance to play the game. portunity for fami- According to Frischman, the grand press.” “It just goes to show the variety of lies to get together opening event was primarily geared toward Frischman, who has been involved sports and recreation activities we want to and bond with the formal introduction of disc golf to the with the sport for the past 14 years, was introduce and offer to all of our Tribal mem- each other. People reservation’s community and to provide les- instrumental in the erection of southwest bers,” Frischman said. “Disc golf was re- of all ages can en- sons for the function’s attendees, courtesy of Florida’s fi rst disc golf course at the Bonita ceived very well by the kids.” joy this activity.” Big Cypress is now the fourth Big Cypress/ disc golf course that Frischman Immokalee Fam- has had a hand in launching. Ac- ily Services Pre- Naji Tobias cording to Frischman, the Disc vention Special- From left, Big Cypress New Testament Baptist Church Pastor Arlen J. Payne, Golf Indigo Park is the fi rst of its ist Fred Mullins Jay Osceola, and Bill Bevenue, cut the ribbon as they celebrate the grand kind on Tribal land in the state. was awestruck by opening of the Big Cypress Reservation’s Indigo Disc Golf Park on May 15. The new course was pri- the amenities the marily designed by Frischman Disc Golf Indigo there, but I didn’t let it stop me from play- and pro disc golfer Gregg Hos- Park had to offer. With palm trees, oak trees, ing,” Washington said. “I acquired some new feld, who was unable to attend palmettos, pine fl ats, cypress sloughs and ways to throw a Frisbee. For one, I used to the grand opening ceremony. cypress mulch encompassing much of the just throw it regular. But I found out there’s Frischman said it took both he park’s landscape, Mullins noted that aside a couple of ways to throw it. Dale [Schwe- and Hosfeld about a year to com- from the chirping blue jays, cardinals and gel] showed me how to put one fi nger un- plete the park’s construction. hawks there, it’s a relatively quiet environ- derneath the Frisbee three fi ngers on top of The Indigo Disc Golf ment. it and my thumb down to throw it better.” Course, according to Frischman, “It’s like God’s backyard,” Mullins Osceola weighed in on the vibe that consists of nine holes – six par said. “This is the perfect environment for transpired throughout the sunny, hot and hu- 3s and three par 4s. For the par Tribal family members and youth to connect mid day at the disc golf park. 3 holes, the average distance is with each other in a setting of natural beauty. “It was just fun overall,” Osceola said. approximately 300 feet. Each It’s just breathtaking.” “We had so much laughter on those holes. of the nine holes begins with a Big Cypress Recreation employee Ryan All of the guys out here showed they en- drive from a designated tee area Washington, who teed up with Big Cypress joyed the sport. We all just had a great time and ends with a putt into an el- Tribal citizens Jay Osceola and Bill Bev- on the disc golf course.” evated basket, which represents enue, along with Osceola Pizza’s employee The Big Cypress Reservation’s Indigo the disc golf hole. Kimberly Royal and fellow Recreation col- Disc Golf Park is listed in the directory of Naji Tobias Naji Tobias The visionary hopes disc league Chris Hulbutta, said he and his group the Professional Disc Golf Association. For Bill Bevenue fl ings a Frisbee on his second shot of Big Cypress Recreation employee Brenda Castro enjoys golf enthusiasts will make a stop enjoyed the whole experience. more information, call Stan Frischman at the Indigo Disc Golf Park’s third hole. the game of disc golf at the May 15 grand opening. here in his quest to raise aware- “Some mosquitoes bit me here and 863-983-9659 or visit www.pdga.com. Double ‘J’ Ranch Wins Rodeo Competition BY JUDY WEEKS team events in ranch rodeo competition evolved from Freelance Reporter the daily chores of the working cowboy.” Representing each team, one to three members IMMOKALEE — Six working ranch teams com- competed per event with an opportunity to accrue points peted at the Immokalee Seminole Ranch Rodeo on the for the all around winners. Trophy knives were awarded evening of June 5 with stiff competition in all events. to the team with the most points in each category: Team Top honors went to the winning team of Big Cy- Roping and Branding: Double “J” Ranch, Saddle Bronc press’ Double “J” Ranch comprised of Josh Jumper, Riding: Immokalee Seminole Ranch, Yearling Tying: Ahnie Jumper, Joe Hipp, Dustin Lowman, Biscuit Hipp Double “J” Ranch, Barrel Racing: Doc Shewmaker and Ponch Castro. Their competition included Immo- Team, Relay Race: Bronson Team, Buddy Pickup: Need kalee Seminole Ranch, Need More Ranch, Doc Shew- More Ranch. The program was enhanced by a bull rid- maker Team, Bronson and Murphy Ranches. Scores ing exhibition for Junior and Senior divisions. moved Need More Ranch into second place. “Rodeo is a great athletic sport, no matter when or “Ranch rodeos are a great way to preserve our na- where you participate,” said Josh Jumper. “However, tive Florida history,” said local announcer Al Curry. ranch rodeo ranks among my favorites because it pro- “Since cattle were fi rst introduced to North America vides an opportunity to do the kind of things that I grew by way of the Florida peninsula nearly 500 years ago, up doing on our ranch and brings out the team spirit in they have played an important role in its history. The all of us.”

Naji Tobias SEE RESULTS AND The Seminole Lightning fi nishes their inaugural season with an undefeated 11-0 record. MORE PHOTOS ON 2C Seminole Lightning Softball Team Completes Season Undefeated Judy Weeks Judy Weeks Josh Jumper of the Double “J” Ranch dis- Riders for the Big Cypress Double “J” Ranch racked up the points for a fi rst plays the trophy knives awarded for fi rst BC Squad Ends 13-Game Season with 17-1 Victory place win at the Immokalee Seminole Ranch Rodeo. place in the Yearling Tying event. BY NAJI TOBIAS Sydnee Cypress scored off a Clewiston Elks wild pitch, Staff Reporter giving the Lightning a 2-0 lead. Katie Bert followed Darlah Cypress with the scor- CLEWISTON – Unbeaten, unblemished and un- ing barrage, completing the four-run fi rst inning. conquered. The Lightning scored an astounding 13 additional The Seminole Lightning softball team (11-0) fi n- runs in three more innings – seven in the second frame Hollywood Hosts ished its inaugural season in a totally one-sided matchup and six in the fourth. with Clewiston Elks 1853, as they thoroughly torched It proved to be a representation of how the Light- Spring Classic their counterparts, 17-1, in just four innings. The game ning offense performed over the course of the 13-game took place June 4 at the Clewiston Ball Field. season. Youth Basketball The Lightning, who had two games cancelled due to “Our batting has been great,” Josh Jumper said, inclement weather, cruised through Clewiston’s softball adding that the Lightning had the highest batting aver- Tournament league, defeating the Elks, Wedgeworth’s Inc., Roland age of all the league teams. “We’ve come a long way Martin Marina and D & J Machinery, all by an average since day one. They [the girls] have done a tremendous of about 12 runs per game. job.” The Lightning scored more than 10 runs in eight Another key to the Lightning’s success has been the of their 11 games, averaging 13.55 runs per game. On outpouring of Tribal, community and parental support. Chris C. Jenkins the pitching and defensive end, meanwhile, the softball “The parents have been awesome,” Josh Jumper The 17-and-under boys champs the Brighton Seminoles. team allowed more than one run per game just twice said. “I thank the parents for their dedication to bring- The 17-and-under girls throughout the season – a combined 1.64 runs allowed ing their children out to each game. Their support has champs Rez Chix with average. helped the girls fi nish the season out.” their fi rst place trophy. In other words, the Lightning scored 149 in 11 BC First Baptist Church Pastor Bruce Pratt, whose From left, Darlah Cypress, games, while allowing just 18 runs in that span. daughter, Ryanne Pratt, played her fi rst organized soft- Charlie Osceola, Alison Darlah Cypress, the Lightning’s starting pitcher, ball season on this team, offered his take on how the Herrera, Terri Baker and played a major part in the team’s success. Pitching her Lightning did so well. Annie Osceola. The group way to a two-inning gem, Darlah Cypress allowed no “Well, they started practicing four months ago,” won the championship in a runs and just one hit, while notching an impressive fi ve Pastor Pratt said. “They’ve been after it with their prac- three-game series over The strikeouts in the season fi nale. ticing and it really paid off for them. They improved in Ones as part of the annual Seminole Lightning Head Coach Josh Jumper all areas of the game. To see them excel this season is a “All Indian” Spring Clas- praised Darlah Cypress’s efforts on the mound. blessing for us, including the parents that came out and sic Youth Basketball Tour- “Darlah is a great player,” Josh Jumper said. “She’s showed their support.” nament sponsored by the helped this team out so much. Pitching like the way she Bill Bevenue and Naha Jumper, Josh Jumper’s as- Hollywood Recreation De- [Darlah] has, she’s shown a lot of control with her pitch sistant coaches, played a role in the team’s success as partment at the Hollywood locations. We’ve been working on her mechanics. She’s well. Josh Jumper said the season ultimately turned out Recreation Gym June 5. The progressed a lot with her pitching throughout the sea- the way it did because “when you put God fi rst, it’s go- tournament also crowned son.” ing to be great.” champions in three other Darlah Cypress also shined in the batter’s box, as “I thank God for giving me the opportunity to coach categories including: 9 and she connected on a double and scored a run in the top of a team like that,” Josh Jumper said. “I thank all the under co-ed (Brighton), 13 the fi rst inning to help ignite a Lightning 4-0 lead over coaches for helping me put together the softball team. and under co-ed (Lil Mic- the Elks. The fi ery onslaught began with a leadoff walk Their dedication to sharing their knowledge with the cosukee) and 17 and under by Kalgary Johns, who then scored the game’s fi rst run girls helped us out tremendously. Hopefully next year, Chris C. Jenkins boys (Brighton Seminoles). off an RBI double by Sydnee Cypress. Shortly after that, we can do this all over again.” 2C • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 MORE PHOTOS FEATURING LIGHTNING SOFTBALL TEAM Community Honors Memory of Tyler Cypress at 1st Annual Fishing Tournament BY RACHEL BUXTON Big Cypress Recreation Department along Staff Reporter with the Cypress family who lost their son Results Tyler to a tragic car accident March 20. Ty- Panfi sh BIG CYPRESS — Parents and grand- ler was 15 at the time. Place parents spent the day out on the water with Fishing was a love of Tyler’s and the 1. Walter Summeralls - Nicholas their children and grandchildren in memory family wanted a memorial that would give Andrews - Wahali Koenes of the late Tyler Cypress as they participated parents and children a chance to spend time 2. Chris Hulbutta - Dannee Billie - in the fi rst annual Tyler Cypress Memorial together – something they have learned to Alfred Billie Fishing Tournament held June 11 on the Big cherish every moment of. 3. Fred Phillips - Allison Herrera Cypress Reservation. “That was the main thing, to get people 4. Charlie Cypress - Caitlin Cypress The memorial fi shing tournament in- to spend time with their kids,” said Tyler’s - Ryan Cypress Naji Tobias cluded 13 teams with a total of 13 adults and father, Charlie. 17 children participating. Charlie Cypress said the past few Bass Naji Tobias Ahnie Jumper pitches the fourth inning in relief Darlah Cypress shines as a batter in the sea- for the Seminole Lightning, as she helps pre- “I think it’s a great testimony of him and months have been extremely diffi cult but his Place son’s fi nal game, generating a double and later serve their 17-1 win over Clewiston ELKS 1853 how people remembered him,” Arlen Payne family continues to pray and rely on each 1. Bronson Hill - Terance Hill scoring a run in the fi rst inning. on June 4. said, “and they wanted to show some appre- other and their community for support. 2. Tom Koenes - Dalton Koenes ciation and remember what he was like.” “Tyler had a big heart, he loved people 3. Ricky Doctor - Mailani Perez Teams fi shed for panfi sh and bass all and he got along with just about anybody,” 4. Fred Phillips - Alison Herrera vying for the biggest catch of the day. Charlie Cypress said. “Just for them to come 5. Amos Tiger - Wyatt Amos Hines The tournament was organized by the out that’s pretty good, it’s pretty special.”

Kaitlin Osceola – she scores a run in the second inning.

Naji Tobias

Results of the Seminole Lightning’s Tuesday, May 4 – Defeated Wedgeworth’s Season Schedule Inc., 8-1 Thursday, May 6 – D & J Machinery game (All games were played in Field 2 of the Clew- cancelled iston Ball Field Complex in Clewiston) Tuesday, May 11 – Defeated Roland Martin Marina, 14-5 Monday, April 12 – Defeated Clewiston ELKS Monday, May 17 – Defeated Clewiston ELKS 1853, 19-1 1853, 23-1 Thursday, April 15 – Defeated Wedgeworth’s Friday, May 21 – Wedgeworth’s Inc. game Inc., 14-0 cancelled Monday, April 19 – Defeated D & J Machinery, Tuesday, May 25 – Defeated D & J Machinery, 13-5 4-1 Friday, April 23 – Defeated Roland Martin Thursday, May 27 – Defeated Roland Martin Rachel Buxton Rachel Buxton Marina, 21-0 Marina, 5-1 Tom Koenes, left, and grandson Dalton Koenes decide Wyatt Hines, left, and grandfather Amos Tiger show what the Tyler Cypress Tournament Friday, April 30 – Defeated Clewiston ELKS Friday, June 4 – Defeated Clewiston ELKS which bass to enter in the Big Bass category. is all about, spending time with your family. 1853, 11-2 1853, 17-1 Tribe Participates in Various Tournaments 11TH ANNUAL SEMINOLE SPORTS FESTIVAL RESULTS Bowling: May 28-30 at the AMF Bowling Lanes in Pembroke Pines

at 11th Annual Sports Festival SINGLES PLAY BY NAJI TOBIAS AND CHRIS C. JENKINS Osceola weighed in on his experience at this year’s Senior Women: 1. Diane Smith (577 points), 2. Linda Tommie (542 points), 3. Jeannette Cypress (521 points), 4. Ruby Staff Reporters Sports Festival. Osceola (511 points), 5. Mary Gay Osceola (507 points); Senior Men: 1. Kevin Tommie Sr. (589 points), T-2. Eugene Bow- “What I love about pool is that you can play it from ers and Parker Jones (574 points each), 4. Roger Smith (572 points), 5. David Jumper (539 points); Women: 1. Crystal Tribal citizens came together for the Memorial all ages,” the Naples liaison said, adding that he had a Weiman Snell (622 points), 2. Terri Frank (606 points), 3. Wendi Snow (560 points), T-4. Pamela Jumper Snell and Pa- Day weekend to take part in a series of sporting events joyous time over the Memorial Day weekend. “What I tricia Wilcox (544 points each); Men: 1. Danny Tommie (714 points); 2. Kenneth Doney (698 points), 3. Kyle Doney (681 from May 28-31 in commemoration of the 11th Annual always continue to enjoy is seeing everyone.” points), 4. Jerome Davis (674 points), 5. Rufus Tiger (637 points). Sports Festival. Darla Gatzman, a billiards participant who visited Hosted by Big Cypress Tribal Council Rep. David the Hard Rock from Norman, Okla., was among those DOUBLES PLAY Cypress and the Big Cypress Recreation Department, who took advantage of her several opportunities in Senior Women: 1. Rose Jones and Diane Smith (1089 points), 2. Mary Micco and Linda Tommie (1058 points), 3. Diane the Tribe sponsored a slew of games for the Tribal adults billiards play. As a ﬁ rst-year Sports Festival attendee, Smith and Linda Tommie (1053 points), 4. Dora Tiger and Rose Jones (960 points), 5. Maydell Osceola and Mary G. and seniors in billiards, bowling and golf. Gatzman’s 30 years of experience in billiards was on Osceola (946 points); Senior Men: 1. Parker Jones and Kevin Tommie (1237 points), 2. Moses Osceola and Kevin Tommie From May 28-30, Tribal citizens from all six res- display in the women’s open, team and scotch doubles (1161 points), 3. Parker Jones and Roger Smith (1152 points), 4. Billie Micco and Roger Smith (1147 points), 5. Moses ervations, in addition to Naples and Trail, took to the tournaments. Osceola and Eugene Bowers (1018 points); Women: 1. Leslie Osceola and Ashley Wilcox (1184 points), 2. Michelle Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock’s ballroom for a host Gatzman, who brought her friend, Debra Fletcher, Osceola and Monica Cypress (1175 points), 3. Denise Billie and Alfreda Muskett (1090 points), 4. Wendi Snow and of competitive matches in the game of billiards. Along to the Memorial Day Weekend festival, opened up about Salina Dorgan (1051 points), 5. Ashley Wilcox and Patricia Wilcox (1038 points); Men: 1. Gordon Wareham and Rufus with scores of Native Americans from Arizona, Kansas, her time spent at the Hard Rock in Hollywood and talk- Tiger (1376 points), 2. Robert B. Frank and Dwayne Billie, 3. Marcy Osceola and Philmon Bowers, 4. Dwayne Billie and Oklahoma, Oregon and Canada, the Tribal pool players ed about her billiards experience. Merle Billie, 5. Kyle Doney and Kenneth Doney; Senior Mixed: 1. Kevin Tommie and Diane Smith (1305 points), 2. Moses put their game faces on in the 8-ball, team 8-ball, 9-ball “It was all great,” Gatzman said. “To win [at bil- Osceola and Mary J. Micco (1170 points), 3. Kevin Tommie and Linda Tommie (1167 points), 4. David Jumper and Rose and scotch doubles matches. liards] was one of my goals and to meet different peo- Jones, 5. David Jumper and Dora Tiger (1098 points); Mixed: 1. Kyle Doney and Joni Johnson, 2. Jennifer Osceola and Naples Liaison O.B. Osceola, a Tribal participant in ple. I knew the competition would be big. There were a Gordon Wareham, 3. Robert Frank III and Terri Frank, 4. Leon Wilcox Sr. and Monica Cypress, 5. Marcy Osceola and each of the Sports Festival’s 11 years, used his 20 years lot of good players.” Patricia Wilcox. of pool experience to his advantage, playing well in the As for Gatzman’s overall impressions on the Sports 8-ball, team 8-ball and 9-ball billiards competitions. Festival? TEAMS PLAY “I think it was set up really good,” Senior Women: 1. Mary J. Micco/Rose Jones/Diane Smith/Linda Tommie (2307 points), 2. Mary J. Micco/Jeannette she said. “The hospitality was great and Cypress/Louise Billie/Linda Tommie (2042 points), 3. Ruby Osceola/Rose Jones/Diane Smith/Jeannette Cypress (2013 the facility [the Hard Rock] was beauti- points); Senior Men: 1. Billie Micco/Moses Osceola/Parker Jones/Roger Smith (2165 points), 2. Moses Osceola/Parker ful.” Jones/Eugene Bowers/Kevin Tommie (2116 points); Women: 1. Michelle Osceola/Jennifer Osceola/Monica Cypress/Pa- At the AMF Bowling Lanes in tricia Wilcox (2230 points), 2. Marilyn Doney/Joni Johnson/Crystal Weiman Snell/Toni Johnson (2157 points), 3. Marilyn Pembroke Pines, Tribal adults and se- Doney/Toni Johnson/Rebecca Osceola/Michelle Osceola (2084 points); Men: 1. Gordon Wareham/Delwin McCowan/Dan- niors engaged in a multitude of bowling ny Tommie/Leon Wilcox Sr. (2522 points), 2. Leon Wilcox II/Jerome Davis/Danny Tommie/Leon Wilcox Sr. (2500 points), matches from May 28-30, as they were 3. Rufus Tiger/Philmon Bowers/Gordon Wareham/Danny Jones (2417 points); Senior Mixed: 1. Moses Osceola/Eugene pinned against each other in competition Bowers/Linda Tommie/Mary J. Micco (2305 points), 2. Roger Smith/Parker Jones/Diane Smith/Rose Jones (2150 points), for cash prizes. 3. Linda Tommie/Diane Smith/Roger Smith/Kevin Tommie (2143 points); Mixed: 1. Danny Tommie/Jerome Davis/Monica Meanwhile, at the Jacaranda Golf Cypress/Patricia Wilcox (2325 points), 2. Leon Wilcox Sr. /Leon Wilcox II/Michelle Osceola/Marilyn Doney (2310 points), 3. Club in Fort Lauderdale, Tribal golf- Denise Billie/Alfreda Muskett/Amos Billie/Gordon Wareham (2308 points). ers teed up on the venue’s golf course and played a few competitive rounds Billiards: May 28-30 at the Seminole Hard Rock Ballroom in Hollywood from May 30-31 to conclude this year’s Sports Festival activities. 8-BALL – INDIVIDUAL PLAY Big Cypress Recreation Depart- Senior Women: 1. Lee Stokes, 2. Diane Only-A-Chief, 3. Donna Howell, 4. Jane Freeman, 5. Laura Clay; Senior Men: 1. ment Assistant Director Stan Frischman Frank Henry, 2. Sonny Tiger, 3. Charley LaSarge, 4. Les Gourd, 5. Roley Johnson; Open Women: 1. Brittany Colbert, 2. said he was pleased with how the 11th Cheryl Backward, 3. Angela Harjo, 4. Phalyn Osceola, 5. Naomi Williams; Open Men: 1. Stan Tourangeau, 2. David Nunez, Annual Sports Festival turned out. He 3. Nick Kruger, 4. Phillip Davis, 5. Jeremiah Kruger. offered his take on what to expect for next year’s festivities, should it occur. 8-BALL – TEAM PLAY “At this point in time, we believe Women: 1. A-Haws, 2. 4 Under Par, 3. Stilettos, 4. Sharp Shooters, 5. Rack w/o Balls; Men: 1. Heavy Hitters, 2. Oklahoma Naji Tobias we have reached a comfortable plateau,” Spoilers, 3. Terminators, 4. Seminoles, 5. Boogie Men. Hollywood senior Mary Kay Osceola gets her bowl on during the Sports Festi- Frischman said of any possible changes val’s Bowling Tournament at the AMF Bowling Lanes in Pembroke Pines May or improvements to future Sports Festi- SCOTCH DOUBLES PLAY 29. vals. “If it ain’t broke, don’t ﬁ x it.” 1. Stan Tourangeau/Naomi Williams, 2. Jay Echohawk/Angela Harjo, 3. Ralph Gray/Carlene Echohawk, 4. Roy Snow/The- resa Nunez, 5. Dallel Littlebear/Michelle McDermott.

9-BALL PLAY Senior Women: 1. Diane Only-A-Chief, 2. Laura Clay, 3. Donna Howell, 4. Linda Billie, 5. Lee Stokes; Senior Men: 1. Charley LaSarge, 2. Sonny Tiger, 3. Frank Henry, 4. Les Gourd, 5. Tony Billie; Open Women: 1. Naomi Williams, 2. Phalyn Osceola, 3. Michelle McDermott, 4. Cheryl Backwards, 5. Theresa Nunez; Open Men: 1. Stan Tourangeau, 2. Johnny Shawnee, 3. Phillip Davis, 4. Clarence Black, 5. Jimmy Clay.

Golf: May 30-31 at the Jacaranda Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale

Sunday, May 30, 2010

2 MAN BLIND DRAW 1. Rufus Tiger/Ken Campbell/Jeremy Harrison/Lawrence Gishey, 2. Richard Doctor/Lawrence Osceola/Virginia Billie/Ray- mond Garza, 3. Kevin Osceola/Joshua Harrison.

Naji Tobias LONGEST DRIVE Creek Native American Sonny Tiger, from Tulsa, Okla., Senior Women: 1. Mabel Doctor; Senior Men: 1. Ken Campbell; Women: 1. Virginia Billie; Men: 1. Steven Awonohopay. plays in the men’s team 8-Ball Billiards competition. CLOSEST TO THE PIN Senior Women – Hole #8: 1. Mabel Doctor; Senior Men – Holes #3 and #13: 1. Ken Campbell; Women – Hole #17: 1. Virginia Billie; Men – Holes #3 and #13: 1. Jeremy Harrison; Men – Hole #8: 1. Kyle Doney; Men – Hole #17: 1. Steven Awonohopay.

Monday, May 31, 2010

2 MAN – BRING YOUR OWN PARTNER 1. Charlie Cypress and Jason Tommie, 2. Jimmie Harrison and Jeremy Harrison, 3. Lawrence Osceola and Ken Campbell, 4. Allen Huff and Destiny Whitney, 5. W. Bruce Pratt and Duane Pratt.

LONGEST DRIVE Senior Women: 1. Mabel Doctor; Senior Men: 1. Mondo Tiger; Women: 1. Destiny Whitney; Men: 1. Kyle Doney. CLOSEST TO THE PIN Naji Tobias Chris C. Jenkins Senior Women – Hole #8: 1. Mabel Doctor; Senior Men – Hole #3: 1. Leroy King; Senior Men – Hole #8: 1. Ken Campbell; Big Cypress Tribal Council Rep. David Cypress focuses Mabel Doctor gets set to swing for the green outside the bunker Women – Hole #17: 1. Virginia Billie; Men – Holes #3 and #13: 1. Jeremy Harrison; Men – Hole #8: 1. Kyle Doney; Men – squarely on the ball in men’s team 8-Ball billiards play. during action on the 10th hole. Hole #17: 1. Steven Awonohopay. June 25, 2010 • The Seminole Tribune • 3C

EIRA/11TH ANNUAL SPORTS FESTIVAL RODEO RESULTS

YOUTH DIVISION

Note: Each fi rst place contestant received 10 points, with the second, third, fourth and fi fth place fi nishers earning nine, eight, seven and six points, respectively for their competing events

Mutton Busting (in seconds): 1. Justin Gopher Jr. – 10.69, 2. Jaytron Baker – 8.85, 3. Creek Gopher – 5.47, 4. Jarrett Beecham – 4.16, 5. Willie Smith – 3.76; Pony Riding (in points): 1. Jobe Johns – 51, 2. Kenny Descheene – 48, 3. Tripp Edgar – 45; Calf Riding (in points): 1. Mark Holmes – 4.8, 2. Justin Mickelson – 3.95, 3. Myron Billie – 1.75, T-4. Nicholus Andrews and Jaylen Baker – DID NOT SCORE; Steer Riding (in points): 1. Jobe Johns – 53, 2. Tripp Edgar – 5.65; Jr. Bull Riding (in points): 1. Kelton Smedley – 72, 2. Andre Jumper – 56, 3. Ernie Courson – 54; Chute Doggin (in seconds): 1. Ernie Courson – 5.4, 2. Chebon Gooden – 11.2; Barrel Racing (4-8 years old – in seconds): 1. Brighton Bauman – 20.574, 2. Budda Jumper – 22.612, 3. Jacee Jumper – 23.132, 4. Savannah Fish – 26.224, 5. Canaan Jumper – 27.001; Barrel Racing (9-12 years old – in seconds): 1. Harley Maggard – 18.078, 2. Ahnie Jumper – 18.170, 3. Kalgary Johns – 22.569; Barrel Racing (13-17 years old – in seconds): 1. Malonie Perez – 18.115, 2. Reagan Tigertail – 18.742, 3. Victoria Maggard – 18.801; Jr. Breakaway Roping (in seconds): 1. Jobe Johns – 2.7, 2. Blevyns Jumper – 5.3, 3. Kelton Smedley – 21.0; Jr. Steer Undecorating (in seconds): 1. Blevyns Jumper – 3.0, 2. Kelton Smedley – 3.4; Sr. Steer Undecorating (in seconds): 1. Chebon Gooden – 2.4; INFR Steer Riding (in points): 1. Andre Jumper – 56, 2. Kelton Smedley – 55, 3. Frank Huff Naji Tobias Naji Tobias – DID NOT SCORE. Brighton Tribal woman Johanna Gopher is in the bar- Leanna Billie and Ivan Bruisedhead are in the steer wrestling challenge at the 11th rel racing event at the 11th Annual Sports Festival’s Annual Sports Festival Rodeo on May 22 at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena in Big Rodeo event on May 22. Cypress. EIRA Rodeo Competition Kicks Off Seminole Tribe’s Annual Sports Festival BY NAJI TOBIAS “We had a lot more Seminole youth that entered the rodeo Staff Reporter this year,” Gopher said. “Our kids are our future, so I feel it’s my turn to help out the younger generation that wants to come EIRA SANCTION POINTS AFTER FIVE (5) EVENTS BIG CYPRESS – Moses ‘Big Shot’ Jumper Jr. served as participate in rodeo. We start our rodeo ages at 4 years old and the master of ceremonies for the Eastern Indian Rodeo Asso- go until 17 years, and sometimes the teenagers compete in the ADULT DIVISION ciation’s youth and adult competitions on May 22. adult rodeo. It’s a good sight to see because it keeps everyone Held at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena, the Tribal emcee on their toes.” Bareback: 1. John Salios – 167.5, 2. Jacoby Johns – 145, 3. Freddy WarBonnett – 110, 4. Bill Ollinger spoke on how the rodeo event was used to coincide with the When night fell on the Rodeo Arena, it was time for the – 30; Saddle Bronc: 1. Tyler Humble – 60; Steer Wrestling: 1. Quinn Campbell – 157.5, 2. Naha Jumper – kickoff of the 11th annual Seminole Tribe’s Sports Festival. adults to compete with each other. The Tribal and non-Tribal 77.5, 3. Ivan Bruisedhead – 65, 4. Warren Rubio – 55, T-5. Wilse Bruisedhead – 20, T-5. Robbie Chalfant – “Rodeo goes back many years with the Tribe,” Moses ‘Big women and men went head-to-head in a variety of categories, 20, 7. Dayne Johns – 10; Calf Roping: 1. Ivan Bruisedhead – 90, 2. Naha Jumper – 85, 3. Preston Williams Shot’ Jumper said. “It brings all of us here from the Tribe back which included breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, – 55, 4. Quinn Campbell – 50, 5. Happy Jumper – 30, 6. Josh Jumper – 17.5, T-7. Al Tigertail – 15, T-7. together as a rodeo family. It’s been an exciting time and a bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, bareback and saddle Justin Gopher – 15, T-7. Kelton Smedley – 15; Ladies Breakaway: 1. Yolanda Nez – 105, 2. Mindy Fish good, worthwhile project with the Sports Festival. I hope to be bronc. – 70, 3. Shelby Osceola – 67.5, 4. Ayze Henry – 60, T-5. Leanna Billie – 45, T-5. Boogie Jumper – 45, 7. a part of it for years to come.” The EIRA festivities ended well into the night with the Trina Bowers – 25, 8. Clarrisa Bowers – 15; Team Roping – Header: 1. Josh Jumper – 145, 2. Justin Go- The EIRA Rodeo festivities began with a series of youth aforementioned challenges in the 50-and-over categories and pher – 60, 3. Marvin Bowers – 55, T-4. Freddy WarBonnett – 35, T-4. Warren Rubio – 35, 6. Leanna Billie – competitions, which featured approximately 100 Tribal and an open rodeo for all adult participants. 20, 7. Wilse Bruisedhead – 15, 8. Pauletta Bowers – 10, T-9. Josh Weekly – 5, T-9. Yolanda Nez – 5; Team non-Tribal youngsters riding on their horses, ponies and steers “I feel that rodeo will be here for a long time,” Gopher Roping – Heeler: 1. Preston Williams – 270, 2. Naha Jumper – 102.5, 3. Hilliard Gopher – 45, T-4. Todd in the event. said. “I foresee it getting bigger and better in the future.” Johns – 35, T-4. Jon McCabe – 35, T-6. Ivan Bruisedhead – 30, T-6. Al Tigertail – 30, 8. Quinn Campbell It was the only time throughout this year’s Seminole Tribe The EIRA has been part of the Indian National Finals Ro- – 20, 9. Ayze Henry – 15, 10. Trina Harris – 5; Ladies Barrel Racing: T-1. Loretta Peterson – 117.5, T-1. Sports Festival that the youth were able to participate. deo for roughly 14 years, according to Gopher. Scooter Johns - 117.5, 3. MacKenzie Bowers – 100, 4. Kalgary Johns – 95, 5. Carrera Gopher – 60, T-6. EIRA Director Melissa Gopher said the youth tournament The next and ﬁ nal EIRA regular season event for the Tribe Lisa Osceola – 55, T-6. Trina Harris – 55, 8. Ayze Henry – 52.5, 9. Leanna Billie – 42.5, 10. Boogie Jumper had to be bumped up from 4 p.m. to 2 p.m., so the event could this year will be the Josiah Johns Memorial Rodeo on July 3 – 40, 11. Taylor Johns – 30, 12. Shelby Osceola – 25, 13. Shelby Dehass – 20, T-14. Nauthkee Henry – provide enough time for the kids to compete this year. She of- at the Brighton Reservation. It will precede the EIRA Regional 10, T-14. Yolanda Nez – 10, 16. Marilee Johns – 7.5; Bull Riding: 1. Koty Brugh – 110, 2. Jay Garza – 50. fered her take on the youth competition, which featured calf Finals, which will convene from Aug. 27-28 at the Junior Cy- riding, bull riding, steer riding, pony riding and mutton bust- press Rodeo Arena in Big Cypress. The INFR National Cham- ing, to name just a few. pionship is slated to occur in Las Vegas from November 9-13.

EASTERN INDIAN RODEO ASSOCIATION POINTS AFTER FIVE (5) EVENTS

YOUTH DIVISION

Mutton Busting: 1. Justin Gopher Jr. – 39, T-2. Creek Gopher – 24, T-2. Jaytron Baker – 24, 4. David Desheene – 18, 5. Dwayne Billie Jr. – 16, 6. Jarrett Beecham – 15, 7. Lazzlow Billie -13, 8. Willie Smith – 12, 9. Carmello Shenandoah – 10, 10. Bryce Baker – 8, 11. Jrayko Billie – 7, 12. Timmy Tigertail – 6; Pony Riding: 1. Tripp Edgar – 46, 2. Jobe Johns – 30, 3. Mark Holmes – 16, T-4. Jaron Johns – 9, T-4. Daniel Rodriguez Jr. – 9, T-4. Kenny Descheene – 9; Calf Riding: 1. Mark Holmes – 45.5, 2. Myron Billie – 24, 3. Justin Mickelsen – 18, 4. Daniel Rodriguez Jr. – 17, T-5. Kirklin Boney – 16.5, T-5. Jaylen Baker – 16.5, 7. Norman Osceola – 15, 8. Francisco Rodriguez – 10, 9. Nicholus Andrews – 6.5; Steer Riding: 1. Tripp Edgar – 36, 2. Rayven Smith – 26, T-3. Frank Huff – 20, T-3. Jobe Johns – 20, 5. Daniel Rodriguez Jr. – 9, 6. Drayton Billie – 8; Jr. Bull Riding: 1. Kelton Smedley – 28, 2. Andre Jumper – 27.5, 3. Ernie Courson – 27, 4. William Bearden – 25, 5. Josh Johns – 19, 6. Andrew Holmes – 8.5; Chute Doggin: T-1. Josh Johns - 36, T-1. Ernie Courson - 36, 3. Tyler Tigertail - 26, 4. Andrew Holmes - 10, 5. Chebon Gooden – 9, T-6. Andre Jumper, T-6. Jobe Johns; Barrel Racing (4-8 years old): 1. Brighton Bauman – 47, 2. Jacee Jumper – 33, 3. Budda Jumper – 32, 4. Savannah Fish – 24, 5. Canaan Jumper – 19, 6. Alyssa Gonzales – 6; Barrel Racing (9-12 years old): 1. Kalgary Johns – 47, 2. Harlie Maggard – 45, 3. Ahnie Jumper – 35, 4. Courtney Gore – 8, T-5. Mila Osceola – 7, T-5. Jobe Johns – 7, T-5. Rawlinda Ben – 7; Barrel Racing (13-17 years old): 1. Reagon Tigertail – 43, T-2. Nauthkee Henry – 28, T-2. Malionie Perez – 28, 4. Acealyn Youngblood – 18, 5. Ashley Parks – 10, 6. Victoria Maggard – 8; Jr. Breakaway: 1. Andre Jumper – 29, 2. Tyler Tigertail – 26.5, 3. Dalton Boney – 19, 4. Jobe Johns – 18, 5. Blevyns Jumper – 16, 6. Kirklin Boney – 9, T-7. Kelton Smedley – 8, T-7. Ahnie Jumper – 8, T-9. Kalgary Johns – 7, T-9. Josh Johns – 7; Jr. Bareback: 1. William Bearden – 19, 2. Andrew Holmes – 9; Jr. Steer Undecorated: 1. Kelton Smedley – 39, 2. Blevyns Jumper – 27, 3. Jobe Johns – 18, 4. Kalgary Johns – 10; Sr. Steer Undecorated: 1. Chebon Gooden – 29, 2. Dalton Boney – 10, 3. Naji Tobias Andre Jumper – 9. The tandem of Al Tigertail and Josh Jumper successfully catches a steer in the team roping event at the Sports Festival’s EIRA Rodeo competition on May 22.

INDIAN NATIONAL FINALS RODEO POINTS AFTER FIVE (5) EVENTS INFR ALL-AROUND POINTS AFTER FIVE (5) EVENTS Bull fi ghter Justin INFR Steer Riding: 1. Andre Jumper – 47.5, 2. Kelton Smedley – 36.5, Girls: 1. Kalgary Johns – 64, 2. Ahnie Jumper – 45; Boys: 1. Jobe Johns – Holmes, left, of 101, 2. Tripp Edgar – 82, 3. Kelton Smedley – 75, 4. Andre Jumper – 73.5, Okeechobee and 3. Frank Huff – 10, 4. Dalton Koenes – 8; INFR Jr. Breakaway: 1. Andre Dayne Johns are Jumper – 30, 2. Jobe Johns – 24, 3. Blevyns Jumper – 21, 4. Kel- 5. Ernie Courson – 63, 6. Josh Johns – 62, 7. Mark Holmes – 61.5, 8. Tyler guiding Mark Hol- ton Smedley – 14, 5. Ahnie Jumper – 8, 6. Kalgary Johns – 7; INFR Tigertail – 52.5, 9. Blevyns Jumper – 43, 10. Chebon Gooden – 38, 11. mes in the youth 50-and-Over Breakaway: 1. Paul Bowers Sr. – 20, 2. Norman Johns – William Bearden – 35.5, 12. Kirklin Boney – 16.5; Ladies: 1. Ayze Henry – calf riding compe- 10; INFR 50-and-Over Team Roping – Header: 1. Paul Bowers Sr. – 10; 127.5, 2. Leanna Billie – 107.5, 3. Shelby Osceola – 92.5, T-4. Trina Harris tition at the 11th INFR 50-and-Over Team Roping – Heeler: 1. Joe Johns; INFR Lady’s – 85, T-4. Boogie Jumper, 6. Mindy Fish, 7. Tylor Johns – 30, 8. Shelby Annual Sports Fes- Barrels: 1. Anna Bowers – 30, 2. Mary Jean Koenes – 18; INFR 15-and- Dehass – 20; Men: 1. Preston Williams – 270, 2. Naha Jumper – 265, 3. tival Rodeo on May Under Barrel Racing: 1. Kalgary Johns - 49, 2. Malionie Perez - 46, 3. Quinn Campbell – 227.5, 4. Ivan Bruisedhead – 175, 5. Josh Jumper – 22. Budda Jumper - 37, 4. Ahnie Jumper – 36, 5. Acealyn Youngblood – 33, 152.5, 6. Freddy WarBonett – 145, 7. Warren Rubio – 90, 8. Justin Gopher 6. Ashley Parks – 28, 7. Savannah Fish – 26, 8. Dayra Koenes – 25, 9. – 50, 9. Hilliard Gopher – 45, 10. Wilse Bruisedhead – 35, 11. Happy Nauthkee Henry – 18. Jumper – 30, 12. Robbie Chalfant – 20. Naji Tobias Tommie-Wilcox Memorial Open House Spotlights Fitness in Immokalee BY JUDY WEEKS individual needs as well as variety to re- Porcaro. “Hopefully, this will encourage Freelance Reporter duce monotony.” more Tribal members to work out and ad- Celebrates Another Successful Year Pickering distributed descriptive in- dress weight issues which will, of course, BY CHRIS C. JENKINS Smith said. “It is IMMOKALEE — A comprehen- formation on ten 60-minute classes de- benefi t numerous medical problems such Staff Reporter just a good sport sive fi tness program for Immokalee was signed to target parts of the body, muscle as diabetic control.” to come and en- initiated a little more than fi ve years ago groups, cardio vascular workouts, calorie A healthy luncheon followed a short PORT ST. LUCIE — For the 11th year joy.” and has continued to evolve at regular in- blasting and lifting, toning and fl attening introductory workout and distribution of running, dozens of family and friends came Hollywood tervals. May 25 marked the most recent of trouble areas. raffl e prizes. together in the spirit of competition and in Tribal Board introduction of new equipment to the Class titles like the memory of Tribal citizen, mother and avid Rep. Marcellus weight room with an open house from 10 “Butts and Guts,” bowler Hope Tommie-Wilcox in the memorial Osceola Jr. said a.m. to 1 p.m. “AB Attack,” “Core bowling tournament of her namesake. the spirit of to- Fitness trainers Neil Prager and Joey Pilates” and “Body The Superplay USA Bowling Center host- getherness by the Garcia kicked off the event by demon- Sculpt” captured the ed the event once again in a four-game partner late Bird Clan strating the dos and don’ts of equipment attention of her au- tournament format on May 15. member can still use to achieve the most benefi t from a dience. Lunch hour Son Danny Tommie said the day was a be felt today. workout. Continuing to expand the effec- and early evening great way to remember the former migrant “Hope is still tiveness of the program, trainer Liz Pick- sessions were a spe- worker and semi-pro bowler. here working to- ering joined the staff two months ago. She cial attraction. “Because bowling was enjoyable and en- day to bring us brings fi ve years of experience in youth, “I think it’s tertaining for her, she broadened our [as her all together. That group and personal training to the cur- fabulous to have a children] experiences by putting us into the was her main Chris C. Jenkins riculum. state-of-the-art fi t- programs early,” Son Danny Tommie said. “We goal and 11 years Daughter Patricia Wilcox cuts “In the short time that I have been ness center here on began to enjoy playing coming up and it was later she is still a cake made in celebration of here, I have enjoyed getting to know the the Rez, complete a good opportunity to socialize and it was and working hard at her late mother. community members and look forward with personal train- Atilano Nunez has been a good experience for all of her kids that. It is a great to our class sessions,” said Pickering. “In ers,” said Health including the grandkids.” Immokalee Tribal citizens and employees gathered in the weight thing,” said Rep. order to inspire participation and produce and Nutrition Rep- room at the Gym to check out the new equipment and learn about Among her relatives on hand were Widow Osceola, who participated in his fourth year of realistic results, it is important to address resentative Charlotte the expanded program. Damon Wilcox, daughter Patricia Wilcox and the tournament. “I have very fond memories of sister Bessie Tommie. her and spent time with her at her home in Fort Childhood friend Alice Smith has been Pierce and I enjoyed it. She taught me a few supporting the event since its inception. things about myself as well as herself to pass Youngsters Participate in Big Cypress’ Track Day “I continue to come for the fun of it,” on to others.”

Don’t miss Golfing Tips by Woody Doherty

Program offered on the

Seminole Channel Atilano Nunes every Thursday About 12 Tribal youngsters attended Big Cypress’ Track Day on June 10. Track events included the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash, the 400 meter dash and the mile. Left photo, from left, Tyler Tigertale, Blevyns Jumper and Andre Jumper. Right photo, from left, Nathan- iel Brooks, Abraham (AJ) Tigertail and Ahnie Jumper. 4C • The Seminole Tribune • June 25, 2010 Tribal Men Compete in Bruce Pratt, Big Cypress First Big Cypress Skins Golf Tournament Baptist Church James Tom- Pastor, revels in mie places his BY NAJI TOBIAS cided not to wait any longer to play. We haven’t had one the moment as sheer focus on Staff Reporter since the end of April,” Cypress said. he goes for his the ball, as he The Big Cypress Skins Golf Tournament Series second shot on prepares to hit CLEWISTON – In what was the last of four Big began with two competitions in March, followed by a the Clewiston his fi rst shot on Cypress Skins Golf Tournaments in this year’s series, match several weeks ago, which preceded the action Golf Course’s the sixth hole – Big Cypress Tribal citizen and tournament organizer that occurred in the season fi nale. third hole. Pratt a par-4. Charlie Cypress played his way to a victory at the Clew- There were a total of 10 golfers, grouped in two later secures iston Golf Course on June 4. pairs of fi ve. Group 1 consisted of Cypress, Pratt, James par on the par- Cypress and fellow Tribal golfer Ken Campbell Tommie, Jason Tommie and Cicero Osceola, while 4 hole. posted two skins overall to share the win. Group 2 comprised of Campbell, King, Tiger, Ricky Allen Huff, Jason Tommie and Mondo Tiger each Doctor and Allen Huff. scored a skin in the tournament to tie for third place “I was glad to see everybody come out to the golf overall. course,” Cypress said. “We all enjoyed ourselves in this Naji Tobias Naji Tobias Tiger, an avid golfer, offered his take on how the relaxing environment. We want to come out here again tournament went down. sometime.” “We were just here to get together and have some The Big Cypress Skins Golf Tournament Series was fun to begin the summer,” Tiger said. “We came out on sponsored by Big Cypress Tribal Council Rep. David FNARC Holds a Golf Tournament Fundraiser this golf course to sharpen our skills and communicate Cypress and the Big Cypress Recreation Department. BY JUDY WEEKS awesome box lunches for sale. Traveling around the with our fellow Tribal members we haven’t seen in a Freelance Reporter course, they found ample customers who were eager to while.” sample their cooking skills. Big Cypress’ Keeno King and Rev. Bruce Pratt were Big Cypress Skins Golf Tournament Results NAPLES — The Florida Native American Recov- Tournament play included eight teams with Ricky surprise entries who made it to the tournament. Though ery Convention (FNARC) organized a golf tournament Doctor, Mondo Tiger and Ray Garza, Sr. coming in with both men did not place overall in the competition, they (T-1 represents a tie for fi rst place; T-3: tie for at the Links of Naples as a fundraiser on May 22. 11 under par for fi rst place. Ricky’s famous long drives showed the rest of the fi eld what it’s like to relax, have third place) “The FNARC began as a shoot off of the annual were complimented by Mondo’s deadly iron play and fun with their golf swings and share laughs with their Seminole Wellness Conference under a separate forum Raymond’s red hot putter provided the necessary ac- fellow competitors throughout the 18-hole tournament. Most Skins for Seminoles in Recovery,” said Family Services Di- curacy to beat out the second team by one point. Sec- Cypress was particularly happy with King, a Tribal T-1. Charlie Cypress and Ken Campbell – 2 rector Helene Buster. “We are a support group for all ond place winners, Kevin Osceola, Sharon Rose, Roger employee at the Ahfachkee School, making his appear- Skins; T-3. Allen Huff, Mondo Tiger and Jason Native Americans in recovery from addiction. Stone and Steven Awonahopay cheerfully shook hands ance in the competition. Tommie – 1 Skin. “FNARC held its fi rst convention with approxi- with their opponents. “Keeno was out of school [the Ahfachkee School’s mately 75 participants and recently assembled more Mondo Tiger swept the Closest to the Pin competi- 2009-2010 academic year ended on June 3], so we de- than 200 attendees for his second conference. We pro- tion on the fi fth, 15th and 18th holes with Roger Stone vide inspirational and motivation support to empower laying a ball right next to the cup on number 9. Native Americans striving to remain in recovery,” con- Tournament results were as follows: 1. Ricky Doc- tinued Buster. “Although we have current sponsorship, tor, Mondo Tiger, Raymond Garza, Sr. 2. Kevin Osceo- it is our goal to become self-suffi cient. We will be closer la, Sharon Rose, Roger Stone, Steven Awonahopay, 3. to our goal thanks to the teams and individuals who are Lawrence Osceola, Charlie Cypress, Keeno King, 4. facilitating this event.” Travis Allen, James Haywood, Ray Yzaguirre, 5. Miguel In an effort to achieve their goal, FNARC is orga- Canto, Andrew Junior, Rusty Billie, 6. Jim White, Juan nizing fundraisers on each of the reservations and this Gardenas, Frankie Gardenas, 7. Mabelle Doctor, Ronnie golf tournament turned out to be an overwhelming suc- Doctor, 8. Tim Leverone, Stephanie Leverone, Marilyn cess. Employing a new concept, organizers manned the Stillwell. charcoal grills and prepared side dishes to turn out some

Naji Tobias Keeno King, enjoying his ﬁ rst day off from the Ahfachkee School, makes his presence felt on the Clewiston Golf Atilano Nunez Course with his ﬁ rst shot on the tournament’s second hole. The FNARC Golf Tournament attracted players from all across South Florida to raise funds for their forth while cause.