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The Seminole Tribune 12 April 8, 2005 Clean UpContinued from page 1designated areas picking up any visibletrash along the roads, sidewalks and residentialyards.The adults dragged huge trashbags for everyone to fill with debris. Tribalcitizen Chris Joe assisted others by tossingall full trash bags into the back of his truckand taken to the waste facility down theroad on Josie Billie Highway.Besides participating in the actualtrash collection on foot, Tribal citizenCandy Cypress drove around a van–courtesyof the Recreation department–filledwith coolers full of refreshments to helpparticipants cool off or assist anyone whoneeded a break. PAC President VeraHerrera even carried around hair ties forthose who broke a sweat on the steamymorning.The children were excited aboutthe project and screamed from time totime, “I got one, I got one,” as they foundsomething to fill the trash bags with. Atthe end of the trail, surprisingly, there wereno complaints from the children about thestrenuous project, just cheers, “We madeit,” they hollered.Tribal citizen and PAC TreasurerJacob Osceola Jr. was one of the parentsamong the group who helped lead the wayduring the clean up and did an admirablejob motivating the children. He also servedas the day’s cook during alunch time barbeque party heldat the Big Cypress communitypool at the end of the clean up.The PAC IICommittee was organized tosupport the Seminole youththat attend public and privateschools off the reservation.Services include after schoolextended care and tutoring. Inefforts to get the studentsinvolved in their community,the committee conducts a seriesof activities that demand effortand teamwork, such as thecommunity clean up project.“Our goal is to teachthe children toappreciate what theyhave,” said Herrera.“It’s for the sake oftaking pride in theircommunity becausethis is where theylive, it also bringsthe communitytogether.”For the children,it was a day ofhard work thatbrought endless selfrewardsand theywere expressive about how theyfelt and what they had learned.Tribal citizen SymphonyOsceola, a student at SagemontSchool in Weston, Fla. was onlyone of the students who saidtrash clean ups are “good tohelp our community.”“I learned respect forour land, we should keep itclean,” said Osceola’s classmateat Sagemont School,Tired youngsters after cleaning up the community.Christopher Joe.Other enthusiastic students thatparticipated in the community clean upwere Lauren Bowers and Naomi Billie.The two are scheduled to attend AdmiralFarragut Academy next school year, a militaryschool in St. Petersburg, Fla.At the end of the day, the PAC IIcommittee took time to sum up all moniesraised through various fund raising activitiesin the past and posed for a groupphoto to show off their accomplishment.The program conducted several bake sales,Adelsa Williamsa 50/50 raffle and a Halloween carnivallast year. All proceeds will be donated tothe Native American College Fund.“We wanted to get the childreninvolved in activities where we can teachthem to appreciate what they have,” saidHerrera. “And to help other Natives whoare not as fortunate as them, that’s why wechose that cause.”The committee plans to meet inthe month of April to discuss an end of theyear trip for the students as a reward fortheir hard work and good grades.After the clean up several youngsters cooled off in the pool.Adelsa WilliamsPAC II parents assisted their children during the community clean up.Adelsa WilliamsAll monies raised from all fund raisers will be donated to the Native American College Fund.Adelsa WilliamsResults from the Junior Cypress Memorial RodeoSubmitted by Jo “Boogie” JumperBIG CYPRESS — Mutton Busting: 1. JobeJohns, 30, Joel Puente, 11.06, 3. Donovan Tiger, 7.09.Pony Riding: 1. Thomas Bearden, 55, 2.William Bearden, 52.Calf Riding: 1. Brantley Osceola, 48, 2.Dylan Chalfant, 40, 3. Adrienne Cypress, 2.89, 4.Andre Jumper, 2.63.Steer Riding: 1. 42, 2. Josh Johns, 43.Jr. Bull Riding: 1. Ethan Gopher, 48, 2.Adam Philips, 46.Jr. Breakaway: 1. Hilliard Gopher, 39.56, 2.Andre Jumper, 59.87.4–8 Barrels: 1. Acealyn Youngblood, 17.822,2. Kalgary Johns, 17.848, 3. Courtney Gore, 21.053,3. Blevins Jumper, 24.009; 9–12 Barrels: 1. NauthkeeHenry, 18.057, 2. JJ John, 21.643, 3. AdrienneCypress, 21.692; 13–18 Barrels: 1. Hilliard Gopher,18.406, 2. Taylor Johns, 18.838.Jr. Bareback: 1. Seth Randolph, 3.16, 2.Jacoby Johns, 2.96.50 and Older Breakaway: 1. Moses Jumper,4.55, Norman Jumper, 9.73, 3. Billie Joe Johns, 33.11.Sanctioned Events: Bareback Riding: 1.Shawn Best, 74, 2. Jaycee Chino, 62.Saddle Bronc: No qualified rides.Steer Wrestling: 1. Robbie Chalfant, 4.44, 2.Naha Jumper, 8.31, 3. Josh Jumper, 9.63, 4. AlexJohns, 11.25, 5. Sydney Gore, 20.66.Calf Roping: 1. Preston Williams, 10, NahaJumper, 9, 3. Alfonso Tigertail, 8.Breakaway Roping: 1. Billie Tiger.Barrel Racing: 1. Boogie Jumper, 17.301, 2.Tess Duchenaux, 17.358, 3. Carrera Gopher, 17.451,4. Clarissa Bowers, 17.487, 5. Mackenzie Johns,17.864, 6. Trina Bowers, 17.874.Team Roping: 1. Miles/Preston Williams, 10,2. Billie/Amos Tiger, 9, 3. Cicero Osceola/PaulettaBowers, 8, 4. Jeff/Todd Johns, 7.Bull Riding: 1. Koty Brugh, 10, 2. ShawnBest Jr., 9, 3. Gordon Smith, 8.Tentative 2005 EIRA Rodeo ScheduleBrighton, Fla., April 9Kids rodeo at 6 p.m – Sanctioned rodeo at 8 p.m.Call In Monday April 4 and Tuesday April 5Cinco De Mayo RodeoImmokalee, Fla., May 7Kids rodeo at 6 p.m – Sanctioned rodeo at 8 p.m.Call In Monday May 2 and Tuesday May 3Memorial Weekend RodeoBig Cypress, Fla., May 21Kids rodeo at 6 p.m – Sanctioned rodeo at 8 p.m.Call in Monday May 16 and Tuesday May 17Josiah Johns Memorial RodeoBrighton, Fla., July 2Kids rodeo at 6 p.m – Sanctioned rodeo at 8 p.m.Call in Monday June 27 and Tuesday June 28Hollywood RodeoBig Cypress, Fla., July 23Call in Monday July 18 Tuesday July 19Clewiston Rodeo–TentativeClewiston, Fla.Please call (863) 763-4128, Ext. 124 for all rodeos.Submitted by Jo “Boogie” JumperAdam Turtle – BBRoute 6 Box, 595-DOkeechobee, FL 34974(863) 534-4920Amos Pres and Billie Tiger – BAWRoute 6, Box 603Okeechobee, FL 34974(863) 467-7227Moses Jumper – Special EventsHC 61, Box 42-FClewiston, FL 33440(863) 983-9234Reno Osceola – TRRoute 6, Box 718Okeechobee, FL 34974(863) 634-2165Sydney Gore – SBRoute 6, Box 626EIRA Contact ListOkeechobee, FL 34974(863) 634-1651Lisa Osceola – BarrelsRoute 6, Box 739Okeechobee, FL 34974(863) 634-3800Josh Jumper – CR1522 Joshua Blvd.Clewiston, FL 33440(863) 677-0649Jeff Johns – SWRoute 6, Box 769BOkeechobee, FL 34974(863) 634-1561Paul Bowers Sr. and Paul Bowers Jr.PO Box 952Clewiston, FL 33440Paul Bowers Sr. (863) 447-0020Paul Bowers Jr. (863) 258-0869
The Seminole Tribune 13 April 8, 2005Chairman is Grand Marshallat Speckled Perch FestivalBy Nery MejicanoOKEECHOBEE, FL— On March 12, SeminoleTribal Chairman MitchellCypress was honored with beingthe Grand Marshal of theSpeckled Perch parade on March12. The event was part of the37 th Annual Speckled PerchFestival, held on March 11-13.In addition to the chairman,Stephen Bowers andCharles Hiers represented theSeminole Color Guard during thefestivities. Several Seminolefloats were entered and carriedmost of the Seminole royalty,including Miss Seminole JoJoOsceola, Jr. Miss SeminoleKrystle Young, Little MissSeminole Shalynn Josh, BrightonSeminole Princess StephanieSmith, Brighton Jr. MissSeminole Sheila Jones and LittleMr. Seminole Matthew Osceola.All wore beautiful and colorfulSeminole clothing and were a hitamong the many locals andtourist attending the parade.After the very wellattended rodeo at the Cattleman’sArena, Joe Nichols, a youngcountry music artist was theheadliner for an evening concert.This is the first year that a musicevent was added to the festival,and judging by the enthusiasticresponse, it was a success.The OkeechobeeChamber of Commerce hostedthis event and, in addition to theparade and the music concert, there were many moreactivities including a car show, arts and crafts andSubmitted by Lola JuarezTAMPA — Several Seminole seniorsattended the well-known Chippendale’s show at theHard Rock Hotel & Casino on Valentines Day.The ladies were treated to dinner at theNery MejicanoChairman Mitchell Cypress, Carmen Arango and Charles Hiers.many delicious foods offered at the downtown FlaglerPark.Seniors Attend Chippendale Show(L-R) Nancy Frank ,Linda Henry, Annie Henry, Susie Doctor, Maggie Garcia, Peggy Cubis, JaneOsceola. In red: Lola Juarez, Elder Affairs Program Project Coordinator and Jackie Smith,Assistant Project Coordinator having dinner at the Green Room.Green Room, presented with baskets, flowers andcandy.After dinner, the ladies were given theopportunity to go backstage, meet the Chippendalesand take pictures.Seminole Tribe Recruits at Nova Job FairBy Iretta TigerDAVIE, FL — On March 13, AngellaDixon and Anthony Frank, of the HumanResources department, represented the SeminoleTribe at a job fair at Nova SoutheasternUniversity. The Seminole booth was one of themost well received with Dixon and Frank collectingmore than 50 applications and résumés.“I go into detail about the history of theTribe and what the Tribe is doing now,” saidDixon “They’ve been asking general questionsabout the Tribe and about the Hard Rock Hotel.”The day-long job fair had more than100 people stopping by the Seminole booth.If you missed the job fair, do notworry; you can still check out what positions areavailable with the Tribe by visitinghttp://www.seminoletribe.com/employment.shtml.Iretta TigerTribal employees Angela Dixon (left) and AnthonyFrank (right) recruiting for the Seminole Tribe.Seminole wins Baby Miss Moore HavenBy Emma BrownBRIGHTON —Brighton youngster Alice MiriamOsceola was recently crownedBaby Miss Moore Haven duringthe Chalo Nitka Festival. The contestwas judged on appearanceand personality, and Alice dazzledthe judges with her smile andbubbly personality.By Vida VolkertTALLAHASSEE, FL — Movin’ On, agroup of life-size bronze sculptures depicting a travelingMiccosukee family of the 1930s, was dedicated atthe R.A. Gray Building in Tallahassee on March 15.“There is no better way to show a time periodthan showing a family of the time,” said sculptorBradley Cooley.The Miccosukeefamily sculptures include afather carrying a sack, amother with a baby in herarms and a child walkingalong the path. The familyis wearing typical patchworkclothes, and the motheris distinguished by ahairstyle that shades herface like a bonnet and multiplebeads around her neck.Typically, these beds werehanded down to the womenfor generations.The figures weredesigned and created byCooley and his son BradleyJr., of Lamont, Fla. TheCooleys were commissionedto do the sculpturesby Miccosukee TribalChairman Billy Cypress,who attended the ceremonyalong with Seminole TribalChairman MitchellCypress.Members of the Florida Governor’s Councilon Indian Affairs staff, including its ExecutiveDirector Joe Quetone, Florida Supreme Court JusticeHarry Lee Anstead, and Secretary of State Glenda E.Hood, joined them.During the ceremony Hood announced thatMarch 15 has been proclaimed by Governor Jeb Bushas Florida Native American Day. This particular daywas chosen because it is the opening day of HeritageMonth. On the same day next year another group ofbronze figures representing the Seminole War periodare planned to be dedicated. They are a total of fourAlice is a lovely littleprincess from the BrightonReservation and is the daughter ofRussell and Holly Osceola, andthe granddaughter of Norman andDebbie Johns, and RussellOsceola Sr., all of Brighton.Alice’s family wishes to congratulateher and let her know howproud they are of her.‘Movin On’ Miccosukee Sculptures UnveiledSubmitted by the Housing DepartmentHOLYWOOD — On March 3 the SeminoleTribe of Florida distinguished guest and AssistantSecretary of the Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD)Michael Minoru FawnLiu visited the Tribalheadquarters. He metwith members of theSeminole Housingdepartment, theTreasurer’s Office andthe ExecutiveAdministrative Officer.Liu was in townto attend a jointConsultation meetingbetween HUD, theUSET HousingCommittee and the GreatLakes Indian HousingAssociation held at theSeminole Hard RockHotel & Casino. Duringhis visit, Liu expressedthe desire to meet withpertinent Seminole Tribalstaff to commend themon the Tribe’s historicand longstanding participationin various HUD programs. He specificallyapplauded the Tribe’s recent pioneering success inlaunching the HUD Section 184 Program.President Moses B. Osceola invited Liu intohis office for a private chat and photo opportunity in areciprocal gesture to convey appreciation for the gooddifferent periods, including the European contact periodand Pre-Columbian period.Cooley and his son Bradley Jr., were selectedto do the statues because of their expertise working onSouth Eastern Tribal sculptures. Their work can beseen in the homes of many Seminole Tribal citizensas well as in many Tribal office buildings.Vida Volkert(L-R) Miccosukee Chairman Billy Cypress with Chariman Mitchell Cypress.In the late 1990s, they were commissionedby the Seminole Tribe to do life-size busts of theSeminole Tribal Council. Some of these busts are keptin display at the Tribal headquarters in Hollywood.The Cooleys are the creators of the largestbronze Seminole sculpture which is on display at theBillie Swamp Safari, and of the Seminole medicineman Abiaka or Sam Jones.The Cooleys’ work can be found in permanentcollections of the Daytona Museum of Arts andSciences, the Collier County Museum in Naples, theAh-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and numerous other museumsand private collections around the country.HUD Assistant Secretary Meetswith Tribal Housing Departmentfaith efforts put forth by HUD. Osceola also wantedcommended HUD for continuing to work closely withIndian tribes across the country in the critically neededareas of housing and economic development.Felix DoBosz(L-R) Dorian Lange, Housing Director Michelle Thomas, Kevin Fitzgibbons,Michael Liu, President Moses Osceola, and Peter M. Russo.Housing Director D. Michele Thomas,Assistant Director Peter M. Russo, HUD Grant/FundManager Dorian T. Lange and Administrator of theEastern Woodlands Office of Native AmericanPrograms Kevin Fitzgibbons also joined Liu in theoffices of President Osceola.
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