Tribal Election Results Are In - Seminole Tribe of Florida

Mother’s DayPage 26Ahfachkee StudentsCelebrate Seminole CulturePage 6Team Seminole ParticipatesIn Corporate RunPage 1650¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXVI • Number 7 May 20, 2005By Shelley MarmorAfter poll workerscounted more than 1,500 votesafter the May 9 regular election,the new Tribal Counciland Tribal Board representativeswere determined. Tribalcitizens on all reservations casta total of 782 votes for theBoard representatives and 801votes for the Council representatives.Hollywood Councilincumbent Max B. Osceola Jr. HOLLYWOODnarrowly defeated Elton Carl Max B. Osceola Jr.Baxley. Osceola received 126votes, or 45.1 percent andBaxley received 123 votes, or 44.1 percent. AdditionalHollywood Tribal Council candidates Michael Billiereceived 6.8 percent of the vote and candidate RichardOsceola received 3.9 percent.Incumbent from the Hollywood Board DavidDeHass was defeated by Gloria Wilson. Wilsonreceived 22.9 percent of the total votes while DeHassBy Shelley MarmorSAN DIEGO, CA — During the2005 National Indian Gaming AssociationTribal Election Results Are InTribal Council RepresentativesBRIGHTONAndrew Bowers Jr.received 17.9 percent. Additional Hollywood Boardcandidates Marcellus Osceola Jr. received 18.2 percent,Virginia Osceola received 15.4 percent, VincentMicco received 12.1 percent, , and Gordon O.Wareham and Mark Billie each received 6.8 percent.Big Cypress Tribal Council incumbent DavidCypress won in a landslide victory. Cypress received(NIGA) Chairman’s Leadership AwardsLuncheon on April 11, the Seminole Tribeof Florida received two awards. One ofShelley MarmorHollywood Council Representative Max B. Osceola accepts the Tribal CareerDevelopment Program’s award, which California Lieutenant Governor CruzBustamante (right) is walking over to him.BIG CYPRESSDavid CypressHOLLYWOODGloria WilsonMcCall Represents Seminole Tribe atMiss Indian World PageantThe Miss Indian World Pageant is held in conjunctionwith the annual Gathering of Nations Pow-WowAdelsa WilliamsChristine McCall (center) observes Indian Country’s largest Pow-Wow.By Adelsa WilliamsALBUQUERQUE, NM —Tribal citizen Christine McCall had thehonor and pleasure of representing TheSeminole Tribe of Florida at the MissIndian World pageant this year. TheIndian Country-wide pageant happensannually during the anticipatedGathering of Nations Pow-Wow.This year’s pageant took placefrom April 27 to crowning day on April30 and drew a total of 28 contestantsfrom Tribes nationwide.During the competition, contestantsdisplay their public speakingskills, dance and traditional knowledge.The first three days before theactual Pow-Wow, contestants attendedan orientation session where they wereexplained the rules by the pageant committee.They then moved on to the publicspeaking part of the competition.Afterwards, there was morepractice sessions and plenty of breaktimes for the contestants to socializeand learn a little more about each otherand the Tribe they represented. Theyalso were treated to a banquet dinner atthe Shark Reef Café.Contestants also had to writean essay and sit in a personal interview.In her essay, McCall said sheplans to attend Florida State University(FSU) to study social work after graduationthis May from Sheridan ChristianSchool in Hollywood, Fla. She will alsobe attending the summer program atFSU prior to starting as a freshman.“I strive to be the firstSeminole Family Services director,”said McCall.The jammed packed talentcompetition was held at the ConventionCenter’s Shiva Auditorium in downtownAlbuquerque. McCall was the seventeenthcontestant to be called up topresent her talent; she proudly did anadmirable presentation of the step bystep details in making Seminole patchwork.Tribal citizen Mary Jean Koenesaccompanied McCall onstage during hertalent presentation as she modeled a See GATHERING, page 4Seminole Tribe Receives Two Awards at NIGA Banquetwhich NIGA Chairman Ernest L. StevensJr. called “one of the best awards I’ve everpresented.”This distinguished award went tothe Tribal Career Development Program.This program is an internship opportunityfor Seminoles to learn the necessary toolsto assume management positions withinthe Tribal Gaming department.“These people are on the jobworking,” Stevens said. “The Seminolehave made it their priority to train theirpeople.”Hollywood Tribal CouncilRepresentative Max B. Osceola Jr. acceptedthe award on behalf of the Tribe. OtherTribal representatives includingHollywood Board Representative DavidDeHass and Director of the Tribal CareerDevelopment Program Betty J. Goosens,as well as the program members themselves,joined Osceola on stage.“We use to be in labor,” Osceolasaid. “Now we’re in ownership.”Osceola received the award fromhonorary guest speaker at the luncheon,California Lieutenant Governor CruzBustamante. Bustamante handed out all155 of the total 299 votes cast for the Big CypressTribal Council representative, or 51.9 percent.Additional candidates received the following numberof votes: Manuel “Mondo” Tiger, 77 votes, 25.8 percent;Cicero Osceola, 30 votes, 10 percent; Mary JeneKoenes, 27 votes, 9 percent; and Samuel Tommie, 10votes, 3.3 percent. See NIGA, page 3Tribal Board RepresentativesBRIGHTONJohnny Jones Sr.By Iretta TigerBIG CYPRESS — On April 20,the Seminole Tribal Council held itsCouncil meeting at the Herman L. Osceolagym.The consentagenda consisted of23 items, whichincluded home siteleases and businesspermits. These itemsare of a routineadministrative natureand all 23 items unanimously passed inone vote.Only two items were on the regularagenda. Both items passed.By Susan EtxebarriaBIG CYPRESS — Pleased bythe high bids for Seminole cattle duringthe April 29 SuperiorLivestock Auction, Tribalcattle owners had reason tocelebrate the best paydayever.Many ownersassembled in Big Cypress atthe Morgan Smith Buildingto watch the Fort Worth,Texas auction conduct thesale between numerous buyersand producers nationwidevia closed circuit televisionon channel RFD-TV. Afterthe sale, the Seminole cattleowners and managersbeamed with satisfaction.“We had a goodsale,” said Richard Osceola,BC Cattle Range OfficeManager. “Probably thehighest we ever had.”President Moses Osceola said theSeminole Tribe is heading in the rightdirection in the type its producing. He saidthe Tribe is “trying to raise what the beefindustry wants.”“I want to congratulate all thecattle owners,” said Osceola, who wasinterested in watching the live auction ofthe Board I and Board II cattle. “We hopewe can make all the money we can and wewant to thank you.”About 10 years ago, NaturalResources Director Don Robertson begana program to gradually replace the primarilyHereford stock with the Brangusbreed. Today almost all herds are Brangus,which produces premium grade beef. But,there was another factor that added to theprices this year. The Tribe is in the forefrontof innovative technology.Paul Bowers Sr. willalso remain as the Big CypressBoard representative for anotherterm. Bowers received 37.8percent of the total 296 votescast. Jeannette Cypressreceived 27 percent, Clifton L.Billie received 20.3 percent,Leslie Garcia Billie received9.8 percent, Raleigh Osceolareceived 3.7 percent andMichael L. Onco Jr. received1.4 percent.BIG CYPRESSThe Brighton reservationwill have a new CouncilPaul Bowers Sr.representative this term.Andrew Bowers Jr. oustedincumbent Roger Smith by only five votes. Bowersreceived 88 votes, or 39.5 percent; Bowers received83 votes, or 37.2 percent and candidate John WayneHuff Sr. received 52 votes, or 23.3 percent.Brighton Board incumbent Johnny Jones Sr.ran unopposed. Brighton residents cast a total of 206votes for the Board representative.Council Honors EMSDepartmentRead about the heriocwork of the EMSdepartment on Page 5At the conclusion of the openmeeting, Executive Administrator KenFields announced to the Tribal Councilthat the Seminole Emergency ManagementServices (EMS) in BigCypress had their firstlife-save. Fields gave afew details about theincident and theCouncil requested tomeet the EMS staffinvolved in the rescue.EMS DirectorArmando Negrin spoke to Council, whocollectively decided that the EMS staffinvolved would be present at the nextTribal Council meeting.EID Spurs Superior PaydaySusan Etxebarria(L-R) President Moses Osceola and theBoard’s Executive Administrator Jim Talikcheck to see how much cattle is selling for.Susan EtxebarriaTribal cattle owners watched the sale on TV.“I guess you know these pricesbroke the record,” said Robertson.As an example, the price comparisonfor Brighton’s annual calf sale showsthat small steer prices have gone up$52.75 on the cwt pricing scale from 2003to 2005. Small heifers prices also rose$49.50 in the past two years, on the cwtpricing scale.“I am proud of these prices,” saidRobertson. “I think that the new electronicanimal identification had somethingto do with it.”The innovative animal identificationsystem, completed by theCattle and Land Operations lastmonth, traces each cow’s history andmovements from its birth to slaughterand enables state health officials totrace back within 48 hours in case ofa disease outbreak. It is currently avoluntary program but it is expectedto become mandatory by 2008.“I definitely feel the Tribe’selectronic ID [EID] program helpedtheir sale,” said Jim Odle, generalmanager of Superior LivestockAuction.The Seminole Tribe’s cattleoutsold all other Florida cattle ranchesat the auction.“We are seeing the ID programas being financially beneficialto people who use it. With the possibilityof more global exports there isgoing to be more demand for cattle thatcan be traced back to their origin and theirage,” he said.Most of the lucrative foreign markets,such as Japan, will not buy cattlefrom countries without an electronic ID(EID) program. McDonald’s restaurantsand Wal-Mart are also moving in thatdirection as well. Odle said a Texas ranchthat adopted an EID program for its herdof 800 cows also did very well at the cattleauction.

The Seminole Tribune 2 May 20, 2005Mother’s Day…The Most Important Day of the YearOur Mothers have been our inspiration throughout ourlife. We should be celebrating our Moms everyday. They havelooked after us, taught us our culture, have been there to wipe ourtears when we were down and cheered for us when things weregoing right.I am grateful that my Mother, Mary Frances Cypress, isthere for me because she is my rock and my strength. Just knowingthat my Mom is around gives me the extra courage to continueto strive for the best for my people.Please give your Mom a kiss on the cheek and thank herfor all she has sacrificed for you. Cherish the time you have withher and let her know that she is loved.May you have a wonderful day this year and every year.Happy Mother’s Day!Mitchell Cypress, ChairmanSeminole Tribe of FloridaThe Chief SpeaksDo you know who these ladies are? Hint: One of them is standing on a box.NameAttention Tribal CitizensAll tribal citizens of The Seminole Tribe of Floridawho live out of state are eligible to receive afree subscription of The Seminole Tribune.Please fill out the information below and mail to:The Seminole Tribune6300 Stirling Road, Room 235 - Hollywood, FL 33024Tribal Roll NumberAddressCity State ZipPhoneE-mailAdditional InfoAs soon as we receive this information, your subscription willbe mailed to you. Thank you very much.By Dean Chavers, Ph.D.© Copyright 2005[Editor’s Note: Dean Chavers,Ph.D., is the Director of Catching theDream, a national scholarship and schoolimprovement program for AmericanIndians, located in Albuquerque. Hisaddress is CTD4DeanChavers@aol.com.CTD operates the Exemplary Instituteeach April to teach people how to developexemplary programs in their schools.]In 25 years of writing this column,I have had a guest columnist oncebefore. In 1981 Dot Witter wrote a columnas a guest when I was president of BaconeCollege. Recently Chief Leaford Bearskinof the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma sentme a copy of a paper he had written just toget some things off his chest. I asked himif I would use it in my column, and he saidyes.Here it is just as he wrote it:“I have been Chief of theWyandotte Nation for 23 years. Theseopinions are my own. They are not influencedby anyone or anything except myobservations of the American Indianworld.“Our Indian world has never beena pleasant place to be. Our past, present,and future appear to a never changing picture.We cannot change the past and thepresent seems to be following along thesame pathway. The future cannot be leftalone to stumble along without direction.”“The best way to handle our future is totake over the leadership of our world ourselves.Strong leaders are needed, plannedobjectives should be established, anddown-to-earth good hard work needs to bethe order of the day.“One of my first observations isthat the majority of Indian Tribes aresmall. Many of them do not possess thecapability to compete with the rest of theworld for contracts, small or large businessventures. Some chiefs operate their Tribesout of their homes. They do not have attorneys,grant writers, or secretaries to assistthem. These facts should be made knownto congressional representatives, theSecretary of the Interior, the Bureau ofIndian Affairs, the Indian Health Service,state governments, and community governments.All policies and proceduresdeveloped for American Indians shouldtake this into consideration.“We all don’t have casinos orhuge contracts with the federal government.We barely exist with scarce assistancefrom the federal government. Ourunemployment status is far above thenorm. Our health statistics are deplorable.I was taught by the U. S. Air Force thatone of the best incentives for success isproper planning.“I believe that the Secretary ofthe Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs,and the Indian Health Service should havea long-range plan for fixing the problemsof our Indian world. To my knowledgethere has never been any planning accomplishedto even find out what our problemsreally are. I have always heard that ourworld has numerous problems, but I havenever heard any of the above-named agenciesdefine these problems. You cannot fixanything if you don’t know what you areattempting to fix.“I believe that a long-range planshould be developed that defines thesource of our problems and to adopt a 25-or a 50-year plan for solving these problems.This should be accomplished by theSecretary of the Interior, BIA, IHS andTribal leaders. In my opinion we still havethe same problems we had some 200 yearsago when our lands were taken from usand we were placed behind barbed wire. Itis also my opinion that most of those inpower don’t care or give a damn!“Are there solutions to our problems?I believe there are. I believe that ourbiggest problem is that we are our worstenemy. In 1983 when I was elected Chief,I heard other Tribal leaders complainabout our worst problem was that we don’tget together to fight for our people. I haveheard this for 23 years. We are still sayingthe same thing. Unity is paramount to success.“If there are 600 Tribes in theU.S., there should be 600 Tribal leadersspeaking in unison. There should be acommunication system developed to keepus all updated on our efforts. It should bedirected upstairs and downstairs.Governors and Attorney Generals shouldbe included. Many of our states have largenumbers of Indians in their populations.“In those states we have twopowerful weapons at our disposal; the penand the vote. The pen can be used to publicizeour efforts and to advise the powersthat be of our objectives as well as ourwants and needs. The pen can tell our sideof the story. The other power is the mostpotent weapon that now exists-the powerof the vote. Every adult American Indianmust not only be registered to vote-theymust vote!“In those areas where our votescount we should be electing our people topublic offices. This includes local governments,state governments, and theCongress. It is my opinion that candidatesget elected because most people don’tvote. If people who do vote have a wellorganizedvote-getting effort, their candidatecan be elected.“Our own elected officials canrepresent us better than anyone else. Wecan have our own people helping runcounties, states and Congress. Let’s electAmerican Indians to these offices.“This brings another importantthought to mind. We have several congressionalrepresentatives in Washington, D.C.that have been our friends over the years.These congressional representatives arereaching an age when they are likely lookingto retirement in the not too distantfuture. When that happens, our friends inCongress will be practically nil. We needto start immediately to be prepared toreplace them with people of our ownchoice.“There are other things thatshould be looked at and corrected. Weneed to clean up our own act. There aresome people among us that create situationsthat give us all a bad reputationembezzlers,crooks, thieves, etc. We needto take care of these types ourselves. Wecannot be successful with people of thatnature on board.“It is my opinion that every personin the U.S. that holds an elected positionshould be a role model forchildren–presidents, congressional representatives,state officials, county officials.Others who should be role models for thechildren are movie actors and actresses,professional football, baseball, and basketballplayers, Hollywood directors andwriters-especially those folks; moms anddads, grandmas and grandpas, and allTribal leaders. Myriads of others couldand should be included.“There are many Tribes that havebecome successful in gaming, contractualeconomic projects, etc. who set a fineexample for all the rest of us. If those folkshave any surplus money, it could be spenton upgrading our laws that govern ourIndian world. It would be the greatestassistance they could provide to allIndians.“Can all this be accomplished? Ibelieve it can. Dedication, sacrifice, teamwork,proper planning, and hard work areessential. The time frame must start today.The handwriting is on the wall.“All the above are the writings ofan old man. I am proud of my ancestry. Iam proud of my Wyandotte Nation. I amproud to be an American. You might say Iam the proudest Chief in the Indian World.P.S. There really is a Great Spirit.”Leaford BearskinChiefLt. Col. USAF (Ret.)I am proud to say I have knownthe Chief since shortly after he was electedto office. He had already retired twiceoncefrom the Air Force, and again from acivilian job. He was an authentic war heroin World War II as a pilot. He has beenfighting for his people for a long time, andwith great success. I feel everything hesaid is true, and that Indian Country needsleadership with vision.Thank you, Chief Bearskin forbeing a role model for so many of us.The Seminole TribuneIf you need a reporter or you wouldlike to submit an article, birthdaywish or poem to The SeminoleTribune, please contact the Editor-In-Chief Virginia Mitchell at (800) 683-The following deadlines apply toall submissions for inclusioninto the Tribune:Issue: May 20, 2005Deadline: May 6, 2005Issue: June 10, 2005Deadline: May 27, 2005Issue: July 1, 2005Deadline: June 17, 2005Please note: Late submissions will beposted in the following issue.Advertising:Advertising rates along with sizes andother information may be downloadedfrom the internet at:www.seminoletribe.com/tribune.Postmaster:Send Address Changes toThe Seminole Tribune6300 Stirling RoadHollywood, FL 33024Advertising RatesSize Mechanical Cost Per IssueFull Page 12.65” X 21.25” $550Half Page Horizontal 12.65” X 10.56” $275Vertical 6.25” X 21.25”Quarter Page 6.25” X 10.56” $150Eighth Page 6.25” X 5.22” $90Business Card 4” X 2.5” $45(Black & White - 85% Line Screen)7800, Ext. 1260. E-mailvmitchell@semtribe.com, fax (954)967-3482, or mail to: The SeminoleTribune, 6300 Stirling Road,Hollywood, Florida 33024.Editor-In-Chief:Virginia MitchellAssistant Editor:Shelley MarmorProofreader:Elrod BowersBusiness Manager:Darline BusterGraphic Designer:Melissa ShermanGraphic DesignAssistant:Stephen GallaReporters:Iretta Tiger,Adelsa WilliamsPhoto Archivist:Felix DoBoszReceptionist:Sherry MarajContributors:Jaime Restrepo, Emma Brown, Judy Weeks,Kenny Bayon, Gary Bitner, Nery Mejicano,Susan Etxebarria, Janice BillieThe Seminole Tribuneis a member of the Native AmericanJournalists Association. Letters/e-mails tothe editor must be signed and may be editedfor publication. Subscription rate is $30per year by mail. Make checks payable toThe Seminole Tribune, 6300 StirlingRoad, Hollywood, FL 33024. Phone:(954) 967-3416. Fax: (954) 967-3482.Or subscribe on the Internet atwww.seminoletribe.com© Seminole Tribe of FloridaPlease send all letters to 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024 tribune@semtribe.comDear Editor,I am from the Onondaga Nationin New York State and I am planning onmoving into your area. Currently, I usethe Native Medical Centers here in NewYork which offers prescriptions and visitsare free to Native Americans. Will I beallowed to use your facilities free ofcharge? If you cannot answer, could youdirect me to whomever can help.Marilynn CookOnondaga NativeDear Ms. Cook,Thank you for your recentinquiry. The Seminole Tribe of Floridaoperates health clinics at the Hollywood,Big Cypress, and Brighton reservations.You may register for health services bycompleting a registration form and providingthe required eligibility documents.Upon registration, you would be eligiblefor Direct Care Services, which are medicaland dental services performed at oneof the Seminole Clinics. Prescriptiondrugs are not covered for Direct Carepatients.Please telephone me for a registrationapplication and additional informationat (954) 962-2009, Ext. 142. Iwill be happy to assist you.Kathy WilsonEligibility and UtilizationServices Program ManagerComputer Site ManagerDear Editor,I have recently moved toOrlando, Fla. from Taos, N.M. where Iwas part of a community that studied andtook part in ceremonies based on the wisdomof the Lakotas. I am in search ofsuch a community here in Florida–hopefullysomeplace near Orlando. It doesn’tneed to be Lakota as I would be open tolearn the ways and wisdom of theSeminoles. I am alone here and wouldgreatly appreciate any help you mightoffer. I thank you for your timeShaunDear Shaun,The Seminole Tribe of Floridaand its members do not offer any suchprogram. Their ceremonies are very privateand the non-Seminole public is notinvited, much like the ceremonies thatoccur at the Taos Pueblo. There are individualsthroughout the state that do invitefolks to join their drum circles andsweats, however, I am unsure of how toget a hold of any of those individuals.Your best bet would be to attendsome of the local Powwows and get toknow people that way. There is a largePowwow the first weekend in Novemberat the Central Florida Fairgrounds. It ishosted by the American IndianAssociation and they are out of theWinter Park, Fla. area. Good luck andwelcome to Florida.Tina OsceolaExecutive DirectorAh-Tah-Thi-Ki MuseumDear Editor,I have recently become fascinatedwith the spiritual aspects of AmericanIndian culture and heritage and I am insearch of individuals who I can learn frombecause information seems to be very difficultto come by.I currently live in Miami, and Iam hoping that you might be able to giveme some information about how I mightget involved in learning some traditionalteachings, heritage, and practices firsthandfrom the current spiritual leaders in southFlorida.Bradford N. CrossDear Mr. Cross,Thank you for your expressedinterest in the spiritual teachings ofNative Americans. The Seminole Tribe ofFlorida does not sponsor any programsthat address any of your specific needs ordesires. However, in general, the bestplaces to search for this type of educationwould be at your local health food stores,new age stores or small book stores. Theyusually have bulletin boards with informationfrom folks who like to share theirwisdom with others.The Seminole Tribe of Florida isvery private and holds its traditional practicesand teachings for its members.Tina OsceolaExecutive DirectorAh-Tah-Thi-Ki MuseumDear Editor,I hope that you can help point ina direction. To make a long story short, Iam a Chair of our Diversity Council andam attempting to put together a celebrationof Native American Indians.We were hoping to find an activetribe that could come to our office inLakeland, Fla. for the day and celebrateyour culture with native dancing, food,storytelling etc., and while I am researchingonline, I am not finding the necessaryinformation nor am I locating a resourceclose to Tampa which is 40 miles fromLakeland. Suggestions or thoughts?Thank you so muchAnn BauerParalegal, Marriott Vacation ClubInternationalDear Ms. Bauer,Thank you for your interest inour culture and Tribe. Unfortunately, atthis time we do not offer such a production.A production of this magnitude costsseveral thousand dollars and if we wereto provide this service to one company wewould be obligated to do the same forothersIf you are interested in a guestspeaker or something of the sort, you maycontact the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’sCommunity Outreach Coordinator BrianZepeda, at (863)902-1113. He may be ableto coordinate a guest speaker for yourevent.Tina M. OsceolaExecutive DirectorAh-Tah-Thi-Ki MuseumPhoto Quiz AnswerBaby Ethel Gopher, Maud JohnsGopher and Daniel Gopher.

The Seminole Tribune 3 May 20, 2005Indian Gaming AssociationCelebrates 20th BirthdayBy Shelley MarmorSAN DIEGO, CA — This year’s NationalIndian Gaming Association (NIGA) conference tookplace a the San Diego Convention Center, April10–13. The theme of this year’s 20th annual eventwas “Rebuilding Communities Through Indian Self-Reliance.”The conference began on Sunday April 10with festivities at the Chairman’s Welcome ReceptionShelley MarmorNIGA Chairman Ernest Stevens addressed the attendees.that included entertainment from native music artistsCarrington Cabaret and Robby Romero. TheAmerican Indian Film Institute also screened a promotionaltrailer from an upcoming Will Sampsonproject.On the following day, April 11, the conferenceagenda items actually got underway. After Tribalmembers from the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Nationand Oneida Nation of Wisconsin posted the colors,Chairman Ernest L. Stevens gave his welcomeaddress.Stevens presented many visiting elected officialsincluding Congressman Tom Cole, a ChickasawIndian who represents Oklahoma’s fourth congressionaldistrict. Cole received a bolo tie from Stevensfor his work in Indian Country.Following the introduction of elected officials,Stevens acknowledged the NIGA board memberswho were present. He commended their hardwork and informed everyone that because of the dedicationof so many, NIGA’s current membership is thelargest in the organization’s history.“These are the leaders that make NIGA happen,”he said. “I just do what they tell me to do.”In addition to the NIGA officials, Stevenssaid many other organization assist and create one bigteam. One of the organizations he highlighted was theNational Congress of American Indians (NCAI).NCAI President Tex G. Hall also briefly spoke at thewelcome address as well as during the jointNIGA/NCAI task force meeting on Wednesday April13.Stevens and NIGA Executive Director MarkBy Paul BusterGERMANY — I had awonderful visit with AnicaCyprian and her family inGermany. My wife and I hadwonderful privilege hosting her asan exchange student in2003–2004. At the end of herschool year she went back toGermany to be with her family.While she was here inAmerica, she became my daughter–justlike a daughter. Weexchanged our cultures with oneanother. She learned aboutAmerican culture as well asNative American culture. Sheassimilated very well with theSeminole Tribe of Florida.She is now back inGermany with her family. Sheattends a high school in the city ofSternberg, not too far from herhome. During my visit toGermany, I had an opportunity tospeak students at Anica’s schooland also another school. I presentedSeminole history to the students.C. Van Norman gave a State of the Industry Addresson the current state of Indian gaming. Stevens saidthat Indian gaming makes up 553,000 jobs nationally,which 75 percent of those jobs going to non-natives.“The state of Indian gaming in 2005 isstronger than ever,” he said. “Indian country is notlooking back, we’re looking forward.”NIGA Secretary Lynn Valbuena andTreasurer Charlie Colombe also gave addresses.Panel discussions followedin various rooms throughout theconvention center and people scatteredto hear speakers discuss topicsincluding Class II gaming litigationand Indian gaming hospitality, toname a few.On Tuesday representativesfrom the Indian Gaming NationalIntelligence Network hosted anearly-morning meeting where theypresented the Bruce LonghornAward for Excellence in Regulationto Milton LaClair, a retired officialfrom the Prairie Band ofPotawatomi Indians’ GamingCommission.Also on Tuesday the TradeShow opened to the public. Therewere more than 800 booths set upfrom native and non-native businessesand organizations such as:the AMERIND Risk ManagementCorporation, Mother Earth Products,the National Indian YouthLeadership Project, Inc., NativeAmerican Business Services, IndianCountry Today online news sourceand Tribal First Insurance Services.The NIGA elections also took place onTuesday, followed by specialized meetings on a varietyof gaming topics. A meeting with representativesfrom National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)on Class II gaming.The NIGC in conjunction with SodakGaming, Inc., the country’s largest distributor of gamingequipment to Native American casinos, presentedan award to the Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Countrylater that evening.The Trade Show continued on WednesdayApril 13 as well as meetings, including a round tablehosted by the American Indian Business Network.After the NIGA/NCAI task force meeting, attendeesmade their way to the presentation of the WendellChino Humanitarian Award Banquet hosted byChairman Stevens. This award is named in honor ofWendell Chino, a renowned Tribal leader who servedas Chairman of the Mescalero Apache Indians formore than four decades.The two recipients of this award wereStanley Crooks, Chairman of the ShakopeeMdewakanton Sioux Nation in Prior Lake, Minn. andRichard Milanovich, Chairman of the Agua CalienteBand of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs, Calif. Bothmen were recognized for their extraordinary leadershipand self-less commitment to their Tribe.Closing remarks followed, as well as closingentertainment from 1970s super group K.C. & theSunshine Band.‘Cowbone’ Visits Daughter in GermanyVisit of Native American at theDavid-Franck-GymnasiumBy Henry Kadow, German student[Editor’s note: This article was submitted by Paul “Cowbone”Buster]STERNBERG, GERMANY — On April 12 a NativeAmerican of the Seminole Tribe attended the David-Franck-Gymnasium. Paul Buster had come to Germany to meet AnicaCyprian and her family.Anica is a student of the 11th grade at the Gymnasium andhad been an exchange student in 2003–2004. She was living with PaulBuster and his family in Florida for that time.Her host father, Paul Buster, usually works in Hollywood asa language specialist. He is also active as a preacher and musician.He led the fifth period English class for the 12th grade. Allstudents of this grade therefore assembled in the auditorium, where heintroduced himself and gave information about his Tribe.At the end of his lecture students were able to ask questions.They raised questions according to the everyday life of NativeAmericans, the relationship between the Tribe and the U.S. governmentas well as personal experiences with racism.At the end of the lesson “Cowbone”–the original name givento him by his father–sang, accompanied by his guitar, some songs inhis native language, Miccosukee. NIGAContinued from page 1six of the President’s Leadership Awards.During his speech before the award’s presentationhe said, “I have been blessed with strongfriendships in Indian Country.”NIGA also recognized the Seminole Tribefor its involvement in the Second Annual Great PlainsChristmas Drive. This year’s Christmas drive raisedmore than $60,000 worth of clothes, toys, money andother essential day-to-day items through efforts fromNIGA, as well as six other Tribes.The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians,the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, the SycuanBand of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Mohegan Tribe ofIndians of Connecticut, the Forest CountyPotawatomi and the Seminole Tribe all receivedawards for their participation in the Second AnnualGreat Plains Christmas Drive.All donations from the drive went to childrenand families living on the Pine Ridge IndianReservation in South Dakota. This reservation containstwo of the poorest counties in the nation,Shannon County and Bennett County.Interns Reach Management Goals inTribal Career Development ProgramBy Shelley MarmorHOLLYWOOD — The Tribal CareerDevelopment Program formed in Jan. 2003 at therequest of the Tribal Council, which unanimouslypassed a resolution for its inception. The main purposeof the program is to teach Seminoles interestedin casino and hospitality management the necessarytools to take on such higher-up positions.Prior to this official program, Larry Frankfrom the Hollywood Casino created an unofficialmanagement training program. Much like the TribalCareer Development Program, Frank’s program wasfor Tribal citizens only. However, his programfocused solely on casino management, as it cameabout before the two Hard Rocks were created, whichboth have large-scale hospitality components.Director Betty J. Goosens currently runs theTribal Career Development Program and oversees 19interns, two of which have taken temporary leave.Goosens was the former director of the Employmentand Training section of the Education department andhas worked for the Tribe for many years.She, along with many other Tribal employees,including Gaming CEO Jim Allen, HumanResources and Education department employees, createdthe Tribal Career Development Program. Shesaid it took them approximately six months to lay outthe rules and procedures for the program.The program is set up with a two-phase curriculum.The first phase takes approximately twoyears and the second takes up to one year. In Phase I,interns go through all aspects of working in any oneof the Seminole casinos, from gaming to hospitality.In Phase II, the interns choose the area they wouldlike to specialize in and work in that area exclusively.However, the Tribal Career DevelopmentProgram allows Goosens the flexibility to tailor theprogram to each individual intern’s skill level, as wellas their professional goals. Certain interns with abackground working in a casino or in hospitality willlikely complete the program faster than someone wholacks that background.“If somebody’s a fast learner they can accelerate,”she said. “If someone needs more time theycan do that too.”For example, interns Jo-Lin Osceola, MarlonOther award recipients of the President’sLeadership Award include: the California NationsIndian Gaming Association, the Washington IndianGaming Association, the National Center forAmerican Indian Enterprise Development/NationalIndian Business Association and the Native AmericanBasketball Invitational.Accepting on behalf of the Native AmericanBasketball Invitational was former Phoenix Sunsplayer Mark West. West is currently the Suns’ generalmanager and co-founder of the Native AmericanBasketball Invitational with National Congress ofAmerican Indians President Tex G. Hall.During the invitational, 64 of IndianCountry’s finest native girl and boy basketball playerstook over the Suns’ home turf, the America WestArena, June 22–25. This was the third year of theinvitational and participation has nearly tripled sinceits first year from 24 teams to 64.When accepting the award Chairman Stevenspresented West with a bolo tie as a sign of appreciation.Also during his acceptance speech, West alsoissued a challenge to the Seminoles, the Miami Heatfans and all South Floridians in general.“Seminole Tribe,” he said. “I hope to see youin the finals.”Shelley Marmor(L-R, center) Leah Osceola and Ella DeHass display the NIGA Chairman’s Leadership award.Tommie and Myra Simmons have all bypassed PhaseI because the three had extensive knowledge in casinooperations; Osceola was the general manager at theCoconut Creek Casino, Tommie interned under LarryFrank’s unofficial career managerial program andSimmons has worked as a TAD, or technical aiddevice, operator for a number of years beforeenrolling in the Tribal Career Development Program.According to Goosens, persons wanting tointern with the program may do so at any time of theyear. Also, she added that the Tribal Council resolutiondoes not have an enrollment cap–any interestedand qualified person will be admitted to the program.“Council said hire as many people as wecan,” she said. “As long as they want to work.”Those interested in the program must first gothrough all the necessary steps to work for the Tribelike any other potential employee. They then have toapply for a gaming license, something most casinoemployees must do, according to Goosens.After filing for a gaming license, a temporarylicense is issued and interns may begin workingin the program. Goosens said the only thing thatwould disqualify a candidate from entering the TribalCareer Development Program is if he or she is a convictedfelon. She said no Tribal casino in the nationmay hire a convicted felon.Other than having no felony, an intern mustbe at least 18 years of age, an enrolled SeminoleTribal citizen and have a high school diploma orGED. They can work at any of the Tribes’ six casinos:Immokalee, Coconut Creek, Brighton, Hollywood oreither Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. To date, the programhas interns working at all casinos with theexception of the Brighton Casino.Currently, no one has completed Phase II ofthe program. Goosens said Marlon Tommie will bethe first to complete it, and she estimates he will finishin May of this year. She said Tommie is interestedin working with the senior level administration in theTribal Gaming department.Though the Tribal Career DevelopmentProgram does not have any curriculum for seniorlevel administration, Goosens said they are workingon creating one to accommodate Tommie’s ultimatecareer goal.This German newspaper, Schweriner Umland, featured an article on Cowbone’s visit.Submitted by Paul Buster

The Seminole Tribune 4 May 20, 2005Thousands from across Indian Country made it to the Gathering. GatheringContinued from page 1dress handmade by McCall.All talent presentations were well applaudedby the audience in attendance and even though McCalldid not place in that category, her presentation earnedone of the few “awws” from the crowd.The night of the dance competition, McCalldanced to the beat of the Indian drums arrayed in abeautiful Southern Cloth dress made by SalinaTodome, a Kiwona/Comanche from Tulsa, Oklahoma.The beadwork on the detail of dress was made by herhusband Junior Todome, who also provided all ofMcCall’s beaded accessories as well as her beadedmoccasins.Eighteen year old McCall showed muchenthusiasm in her desire to represent the Tribe at theMiss Indian World pageant. In order to participate inthe pageant, the prospective contestants had to sell raffletickets and McCall sold almost 4,000 tickets. Shewas the contestant with the most raffle tickets soldoverall and her efforts were rewarded with a Disney®cruise.Throughout the week’s activities, not only didMcCall participate in a once in a life time experiencebut also met a wonderful group of new people. Shepointed out that the Miss Indian World pageant committeepraised this year’s contestants for being one ofthe most wonderful groups they have worked withbecause each contestant treated each other withoutanimosity. At times, McCall even shared some of herpacked accessories with some of the other contestants.“Everything was so calm,” said WandaBowers, McCall’s mother and chaperone.“I felt honored to represent the Tribe,” saidMcCall, “What was more important for me was that Igot a chance to show that all Natives have differentphysical features, whether it may be dark or light, tallMichael Murphy(L-R) LaWanna Niles and Nancy Motlow at the Seminole Tribe’s booth.Adelsa Williamsor short.” Besides a contestant from Canada, McCallwas the tallest one on the group.On the first night of the Pow-Wow during thegrand entry ceremonies, the arena director called outthe female jingle dancers for a jingle dance as way of“good blessing” for the weekend festivities.The 2004-2005 Miss Indian World DelanaSmith, a kindergarten teacher at her Tribe, also performeda farewell jingle dance. Surprising the crowd,Smith brought along her kindergarten class to dancewith her. Smith explained that the dance with the childrenwas also in memoriam to the youth killed in thepast tragedy in her home and reservation in Red Lake,Minnesota. Pow-Wow goers gave Smith a standingovation for her presentation after they silently witnessthe dance.McCall shared that another emotionalmoment was right before the contestants came outfrom the dressing room to enter the arena for theannouncement of the winner on the final night of thecompetition.“I was very nervous and excited right untildifferent contestants started singing songs in theirNative language,” said McCall, “That’s when some ofus started crying.” “One Navajo contestant said itmeant more if she did it in her language.” Shedescribed the music as peaceful and soothing.As always the tough competition had to benarrowed down to one lucky winner, she was CassieThomas from the Seneca Tribe from Lawtons, N.Y.Thomas also won the best public speakingand best traditional presentation award.McCall wants to give many thanks to all theSeminole Tribe of Florida officials of the council andthe board who supported her and made possible forher to participate in this year’s pageant. She alsowants to thank all of those who purchased raffle ticketsand all who attended the Gathering of Nations andgot a chance to witness her presentations and offeredgraceful compliments.Tribe Makes an Impact at Broward DaysMichael MurphyBroward Days Co-Chairs Belinda Kaiser (left) and John Pisula withStephen Bowers, who is displaying the Tribe’s sponsorship award.Submitted by Stephen D. Bowers,Liaison, Governor’s Council onIndian AffairsTALLAHASSEE, FL —The Seminole Tribe of Florida participatesin Broward Day inTallahassee, Fla. during the annuallegislative session. Broward Daysis when various community-mindedresidents throughout BrowardCounty converge in Tallahassee tolobby for various issues that matter.This year’s Broward Days tookplace April 4–6 with over 600Broward County residents in attendance.Committees are formed inBroward County to fight for morefunding for various BrowardCounty-wide issues including:health care, workforce development,education workshop and children’sissues/juvenile justice. Theythen bring these issues to lawmakersin Florida’s capital.The Seminole Tribe ofFlorida joined forces with AllService Refuse, Citrix Systems,Comcast Cable Communications,Keiser College and Motorola to help sponsor most ofthe activities. A few of the activities during the threedayevent included an official welcome to Tallahasseeby District 2 Broward County Mayor Kristin Jacobsand Senator Walter “Skip” Campbell (D-FL), also theBroward LegislativeDelegation Chair. Campbellalso introduced a legislativeproclamation recognizingBroward Days to thestate Senate.The Broward Daysluncheon featured speakerTom Lee, Florida’s SenatePresident.Liaison Stephen D.Bowers, LaWanna Nilesfrom the Hollywood Clinicand Immokalee Tribal citizenNancy Motlow,Immokalee Reservationrepresented the SeminoleTribe of Florida. Whilemanaging a booth duringthe Annual SponsorRecognition Reception,current Florida AttorneyGeneral Charlie Criststopped by to say hello tothese Tribal representativesand pick up a few of theSeminole Tribe’s giveawayitems.Seminole Princess PageantJuly 30, 2005Hollywood, FloridaIf you are interested in running for the title of Miss Florida Seminole and/or Jr. Miss Florida Seminoleplease contact Wanda F. Bowers at (954) 966-6300, Ext. 1468, or your local Princess CommitteeMember.Further information to follow

The Seminole Tribune 5 May 20, 2005Submitted by Eva CainFirefighter/Paramedics Robert McCarthy (right) and Irena Loleski (left) prepare to enter a smoke-filledcorridor of a simulated burning building.Fire Departments ParticipateIn Joint Drill TrainingSubmitted by Eva Cain, PIO, Department ofEmergency ServicesOKEECHOBEE CITY, FL — On April 22,members of the Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue andOkeechobeeCounty FireRescue utilizedthe Okeechobeemodular firetraining trailerto participate ina joint trainingsession.Firefightersentered thebuilding two ata time, alongwith an instructor,to perform asearch and rescuein a fire andsmoke environmentwith aflashover simulation.Aflashover is thesimultaneousignition of allflammablematerial in anenclosed area.Flashover occurs when the majority of surfaces in aspace are heated to the point at which they give offflammable gases that are hot enough to ignite themselves–i.e.they do not need to be touched by flame tostart burning. Prior to flashover, flammable gases maybe given off but are not hot enough to ignite withoutcontact with direct flame.The phenomenon of flashover, in its genericsense, is a significant killer of firefighters. In the US,for example, National Fire Prevention Associationstatistics recorded between 1985 and 1994 demonstrateda total of 47 firefighters lost their lives toflashover.The classicexampleof flashoveris where apiece of furnitureis setalight in adomesticroom. Thefire on thefurnitureproduces alayer of hotsmokeacross theceiling in theroom. Theradiated heatfrom thislayer heatsthe othersurfaces inSubmitted by Eva CainSeminole Tribe and Okeechobee Fire Rescue prepare their gear.the room,causingthem to giveoff combustiblegases. When the surface temperatures become highenough, these gases ignite and, in the space of a fewseconds, every surface in the room may be on fire.The training was very successful as it providedthe fire fighters with many other different scenariosthey must overcome when working an actualfire. Various such exercises are being planned for thefuture.Tribal Firefighters Save A LifeSubmitted by Eva Cain, PIO,Department of Emergency ServicesBIG CYPRESS — Just two months afterassuming Emergency Medical Service, or EMS,responsibilities at the Big Cypress and Brighton communities,the Seminole Tribal firefighters’ high levelof skills and training were pressed into service.On the morning of April 18 firefighters stationedat Big Cypress received a call for aid fromBillie Swamp Safari. Six minutes after being dispatched,emergency units and personnel arrived at theSwamp Water Café kitchen rear entrance area to finda 70 year old, female, tribal employee lying on theground unconscious.According to co-workers, the victim hadbeen working in the kitchen area when she steppedoutside complaining of severe chest pain approximatelyseven minutes prior to medical personnel’sarrival on scene. Initial assessments proved in factthat the patient had no pulse and the heart was in ventricularfibrillation, a cardiac rhythm in when theheart’s lower chambers quiver erratically rather thanpump blood throughout the body.Firefighters/Paramedics immediately initiatedvigorous resuscitation efforts including AdvancedAirway Management Techniques as well asCardiac/Life Support procedures which enabled themto successfully obtain a pulse from the lifeless victim.After stabilizing the patient, she was transferred byBroward County Fire Rescue’s helicopter toCleveland Clinic in Weston, Fla. where she receivedcontinued extensive treatment at the hospital’s intensivecardiac care unit.Recently, the patient’s daughter visited firefightersat STFR Big Cypress Station#2 and informedthem that her mother had been released from the hospitaland is expected to make a full recovery thanksgreatly in part to the efforts of the individualsinvolved in her mother’s care that fateful day. TheDepartment of Emergency Services wishes her a continuedspeedy recovery.In early January 2005, the department purchasedAED units, or Automatic ExternalDefibrillators, as part of the departments’ commitmentto place the units in all Tribal offices as to increasethe probability of survival from cardiac arrest and/orheart attacks.Any department requesting an AED unit orCPR/AED training should contact the department’sadministrative office at (863) 983-2150.Nextel Holds ‘Visionaries’ SeminarBy Felix DoBoszHOLLYWOOD — Telecommunicationscorporation Nextel held a seminar titled “NextelCommunications Visionaries” in the Hollywood auditoriumlobby of headquarters for Seminole Tribal citizensand employees on April 22. This informativepresentation was held from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. byNextel representatives to demonstrate all the vastimprovements in cell phone technology and theadvantages the company offers.Tribal citizens as well as employees gatheredin an orderly line to fill out free raffle tickets fora chance to win a couple of popular BlackBerry 7250handheld PDA, or personal assistant device. TheBlackBerry is more than your average cell phone, ithas so many new innovative features such as combiningwalkie-talkie, speakerphone and Bluetooth® technology.It’s fully loaded, and features automatic emailand wireless web access, personal organizer, directconnect®, Java applications, high resolution 65Kcolor display, GPS-enabled, large alpha-numeric keypad.Nextel presented Seminole Tribal citizensand employees the opportunity to receive a discountedservice plan that will save users 10 percent monthly.Representatives also offered signing bonuses, afree i205 handset or a $50 credit towards the purchaseof any other handset also offered during the event.Recreation Manager Steve Young was in lineto try to win a free BlackBerry. He said he is currentlya subscriber using the Nextel service on his cellphone and said the service was very good.Data account executive with NextelCommunications Roger Soto said, “Various Nextelvendors are here to show their solutions that workwith Nextel network. In addition to that, we are alsomaking the general public aware of discounts andservices available to them as employees and membersof the Seminole Tribe of Florida. One of the mainFelix DoBoszCommunications’ Melissa Sherman learns how tocommunicate with her new BlackBerry PDA.things we wanted to accomplish here today was introducethe top brass [decision makers]of operations andIT [Information Technology] people...with a lot of theservices, features and solutions that are available onthe Nextel network.”After lunch, and all the presentations hadbeen shown to those interested in the auditorium, itwas time to pick the big raffle winners from the largeglass jar. The names were picked out with great anticipationand delight from those attending the raffle.The lucky winners of the BlackBerry cell phoneswere Stephen Galla from Communications departmentand Oliver Wareham from the Ah-Tah-Thi-KiMuseum.Iretta TigerThe BC community team beat the Tribal SPD/EMS team in both games played on Appreciation Day.SPD, EMS Show Their AppreciationBy Iretta TigerBIG CYPRESS — It was a very hotSaturday morning, but that didn’t stop theSeminole Police Department (SPD) and SeminoleEmergency Medical Services (EMS) departmentfrom holding the Big Cypress CommunityAppreciation Day.April 30 was chosen as the day of appreciationand for the big showdown on the softballfield. Though there were activities for the children,the real action was on the softball field where theIretta TigerSPD Sergeant Powell Morris gets his face paintedbefore the big game.Iretta TigerEMS Director Armando Negrin takes a swing.Big Cypress community challenged SPD andSeminole EMS.The first game of the day ended in a 20-11score in favor of the BC community. At the beginningof the second game, the BC community soon took anearly lead. SPD and EMS tried hard to catch up butby the end of the game the BC community was so farahead no one bothered to keep score.It’s hard to say which was funnier; watchingSPD and EMS trying to play or the constant proddingthey gave each other. It was a great time by everyone.

The Seminole Tribune 6 May 20, 2005Ahfachkee Students Celebrate Seminole CultureBy Susan EtxebarriaBIG CYPRESS — April 28, a day toremember at Ahfachkee School, was an extraordinaryday of achievement for the students and teachers, thecommunity at Big Cypress, and the Seminole Tribe ofFlorida.The completion of the new culture camp,erected on the school grounds approximately twomonths ago, was a milestone for the school. The celebrationmarking this event took place at the CulturalSpring Celebration. The event featured cooking andeating of traditional foods, songs, performances, exhibitionsand displays that demonstrated how diligentlythe staff taught and how eagerly the students haveabsorbed all they can learn about Seminole culture.The children beamed with pride and happinessas they seemed to really appreciate and understandthe beauty and meaning of their traditions andculture.“At first, when we started the CultureProgram, the children were not that excited about itbut after awhile they became very excited and evenafter school they want to know what we are going tobe doing in culture class,” said culture teacher LenoraRoberts.For weeks, the students were preparing a culturalpresentation for parents and teachers that may beforever remembered in their lives as a turning point.The teacher said she has noticed that the students nowhave an even greater degree of self-respect for themselvesand respect for their culture.As the students filed out of classrooms andwalked across the rich green lawns into the camparound 11 a.m., the good smell of a traditional feastprepared by the loving hands of tribal elders under thecanopy of the large cooking chickee greeted them.Culture Program founder and DirectorJeannette Cypress worked there along with her daughters,Desiree and Danielle. They were helpingJeanette’s mother, Agnes Cypress, and her aunt, Rose,who started cooking up the delicious school lunch at 8a.m.In the beautifully landscaped setting of thefour newly-erected chickees that are now being usedas outdoor classrooms, the children displayed some oftheir excellent handiwork which included hand sewnpatchwork pillows and a quilt, beaded jewelry, carvedsoap, handbags and baskets.The celebration began with a language recitalby the students lead by Roberts, who first talked abouthow hard the children had worked on their traditionalcrafts projects. Then, in Miccosukee, the pre-kindergartenthrough third grade students recited the alphabet,counted numbers, identified pictures of animalsSusan EtxebarriaThe students displayed their handiwork which included beaded jewelry and patchwork pillows.Victor Billie carves game sticks, made of willow, that will be used for stickball.Susan Etxebarriaand the fifth graders said the pledge of allegiance.Fifth grader Beth Mac Elroy read an essayshe wrote for the occasion that urged all the studentsnot to forget the history of the Seminoles.“We fought to get where we are today,” shesaid.Roberts then announced that they had a surprisefor the Culture Program’s director. Theyunveiled an enormous wooden sign that read“Toshkaache Eemeetoletke.” Because of her dedicationand leadership in developing the curriculum forthe new Culture Program and her inspiration to createthe Culture Camp, the school named the camp afterCypress using her Seminole name.“The Culture Program wouldn’t be herewithout her. She put the program together, she got thematerials and books,” said Roberts. “From now andforevermore this is Ms. Jeannette’s camp.”During the celebration, others came todemonstrate cultural traditions. Jay Osceola showedand talked about different primitive weapons, such asthe atlatl, that was once used by indigenous peoplesaround the world.Wood carver Victor Billie showed his mastery,skill and artistry as he worked on carving gamesticks while answering children’s questions as theywatched. The sticks, made from the log of a willowtree, are used to play stickball and it is Billie whocreates most of the ones used at the Green CornDance.He told the children “I carve every day but Idon’t sell the sticks. They come from the heart and thesoul and you can’t sell that.”Billie said he learned his art from his fatherand his grandfather who were also canoe makers. Hesaid he learned to carve by watching them.“When I misbehaved my mother used to sitme down in front of my grandfather and I wouldwatch him carve all day,” he said.George Billie, an elder who enjoys passingon Seminole culture, was there to help Victor kick-offa game of stickball and help coach children in how touse the sticks most effectively. It was a good hour offun for all the children and they played a spiritedgame to the point of exhaustion.“Lots of people talk about culture, but this isculture in action,” said school Principal Lee Zepeda,who said the school wants more cultural educationintertwined in the school’s programs. “It’s a very positivething when there’s a willingness on the part of thestudents to stay after school to complete a culturalproject. We teach the same subjects as any otherschool but this something that makes our schoolunique.”Emma BrownPernell Bert (right) taught the kids how to play stickball during the Pull-Out Program Culture Day.Pull-Out Program Holds Culture DayBy Emma BrownBRIGHTON — What was once an openyard that served as a play area for students, nowserves as the Brighton Pull-Out Program’s culturecamp. Four chickees have been constructed outside ofthe Brighton Education and Culture office to bring amore realistic simulation of a traditional camp to thestudents.Of the four chickees, one serves as the cookingchickee and was constructed as such, one servesas the eating chickee, and the other two serve as thesleeping chickees. The campwas put to use for the firsttime on April 1 with a Pull-Out Program culture day forthe students.Each studentarrived that morning in theirtraditional clothing anticipatingthe day’s events.Beneath the cooking chickee,Lorene Gopher, JeannieBillie, Jenny Shore andRuth Osceola taught the studentshow to make frybread.They all had their own bowlin which to knead and preparethe dough. The teachersbegan by teaching the studentsthe ingredients first,then taught the studentshow to knead and preparetheir dough for the fryingpan.Once the fry bread was cooked, it went intoa cooler and was saved for lunch. Under another chickee,Mable Haught shared Seminole legends with thestudents. Molly Roberts and Oneva Baxley gatheredunder another chickee to teach the students how toplay the cow knee bone game, and yes real cow kneeEmma BrownLorene Gopher teaches how to make frybread.bones were used. Herbie Jim gathered the boys underone chickee to teach them how to carve, while ShirleySampson and Agnes Bert taught the young ladies howto do traditional hairstyles.On the open field, Pernell Bert taught thestudents how to play stickball and kept score for eachof the games. There were even alligators, snappingturtles and gophers brought to the culture days byBilly Walker, who spoke to the students about eachone of the reptiles and about alligator wrestling. MaryJo Micco prepared a traditional lunch to enhance thetheme for the day and thestudents got to enjoy thefrybread that they had made.It was a day full ofculturally fun learning activities.The students neverknew that learning could beso much fun. Prairie PublicTelevision was also presentto film the culture day andconducted interviews withDirector Louise Gopher andPull-Out Coordinator ShellyWalker. The purpose of thefilming was to prepare adocumentary showcasingNative Americans, whichwill air on PBS stations inthe fall of 2005.To top the day off,Lewis and Tanya Gopherprovided the students withcool refreshing snow cones. This day was designed tohave a more realistic approach to teaching theSeminole culture to the students and give them handsonexperience, which in turn created much moreinvolvement on behalf of the students.

The Seminole Tribune 7 May 20, 2005Miss Seminole Nominated for Prestigious AwardBy Iretta TigerFT. LAUDERDALE, FL —Even today in 2005 Seminoles continue tobreak new ground; not only as a Tribe butas individuals. One such achievement wasaccomplished by Miss Seminole JoJoOsceola.Osceola was nominated for TheMiami Herald and El Nuevo Herald SilverKnight Awards 2005 in the foreign languagecategory, along with 21 other students.The Silver Knight Awards recognizeshigh school students from BrowardCounty who not only maintain outstandinggrades but also contribute to their schooland communities.The awards ceremony took placeon May 3 at the Broward Center of ThePerforming Arts.Listening to the accomplishmentsof these teenagers is a wake up call tothose who complain about never havingenough time. As individuals, the student’sdeeds range from volunteering their timeto various organizations to fundraisingthousands of dollars; and that’s only ageneral description.Osceola is the first Seminole tobe nominated for a Silver Knight Award.The nomination is an achievement initself; thousands apply and only several arechosen for nomination.“It’s really great just to be nominated,”said Osceola. “To be recognized is(L-R) Mother, Virginia Osceola, JoJo Osceola, and Father, Joe Dan Osceola.inspiring”.For the past few years, theSeminole Tribe has witnessed the academicand athletic accomplishments ofOsceola. It was only a matter of timeIretta Tigerbefore recognition outside the Tribe wouldcome.For her nomination, the SilverKnight Awards awarded Osceola with acertificate.Charter School is on the HorizonBy Emma BrownBRIGHTON — A school on theBrighton reservation has been a long-timevision of Director of Education LouiseGopher. Gopher is a resident of theBrighton reservation and served as theEducation Advisor and Coordinator for theBrighton Education department for severalyears.With much dedication to theSeminole Education program, she hasearned her current position as the Directorof Education. A school in Brighton hasonly been a dream–until very recently.Okeechobee Superintendent ofSchools Phoebe Raulerson directed theBrighton Education department to pursue aCharter School for the Brighton reservation.With some guidance from Raulerson,Gopher, Brighton Education AdvisorEmma Brown and Brighton InterventionSpecialist Tony Bullington took the necessarysteps to get the project moving andturn the longtime dream into a reality.The Education department hascontracted with Charter Associates tocome on board in an advisory positionthrough this rigorous process. Planning,developing, and opening a school entailsmany hours of dedication to paperworkand detail.Charter Associates has specializedin this area for more than a decadeand were involved in the very first charterschool opening. This company will remainthrough the application process, developmentand construction of the school, andthen will stay on for a while once theschool is open to ensure proper managementof the school.The application for the BrightonCharter School must be submitted to theGlades County School Board by Sept. 1for approval. The Education departmenthas met with the Superintendent of GladesCounty Wayne Aldrich and feels very optimisticthat the School Board will approvethe application and work collectively withthe Education department to have a successfulschool on the Brighton reservation.The school will begin as an elementaryschool serving grades kindergarten–fifth;however, plans are to constructa building that has room for growthin case the school expands to highergrades. Another goal of the school is toincorporate Seminole language and cultureinto every school day.Once the application has beenapproved by the Glades County SchoolBoard, the goal of the Education departmentis to open the school in August 2006,but there is still a great amount of workahead before this can happen.This dream is moving forwardwith high hopes of becoming a reality verysoon, the Education department will keepyou posted on its progress and invite youto call at (863) 763-3572 if you have anyquestions.Education Department Employees Attend RetreatFormer Miami DolphinsPlayer Presents Tribe withEducational ScholarshipBy Adelsa WilliamsHOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe ofFlorida’s Education department held a retreat for itsemployees from April 12–14 at the Seminole HardRock Hotel and Casino. All who attended enjoyed afew days of meet and greet with the different employeesthat compose the department throughout theSeminole reservations.During a welcoming reception, EducationDirector Louise Gopher recognized and honoredmembers of her staff who have served the departmentfor a decade or longer. A total of seven employeeswere called up to be honored. Chairman MitchellCypress and Trail Liaison William Osceola were inattendance and made their way up to the podium toshake hands with each honoree.Honorees were: Claudia Doctor, 13 years;Deborah Johns, 13 years; Jenny Shore, 24 years;Louise Gopher, 23 years; Lorene Gopher, 10 years;Shirley Sampson, 25 years and Nancy Shore, 22years.Gopher also introduced some of the newemployees who have recently joined the educationdepartment. Everyone else in attendance also stood upto introduce themselves and explain what role theyplayed in the program and on which reservation theyare located.A special guest of honor, Nat Moore, formerAdelsa Williams(L-R) Chairman Mitchell Cypress, Cornelia Osceola, former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nat Moore,and Trail Liaison William Osceola.Adelsa WilliamsEducation department honorees for 10 or more years of service (L-R): Lorene Gopher, Claudia Doctor,Shirley Sampson, Nancy Shore, Jenny Shore, and Louise Gopher.Students Plant Traditional Seminole GardenBy Emma BrownBRIGHTON — Students of the BrightonPull-Out Program planted a traditional oval gardenduring arts and crafts class on March 11. For the firsttime, the garden is in a hammock, which was designatedby Councilman Roger Smith to be the newlocation for the Pull-Out’s traditional garden.There was a great deal of preparation thatwent in to the construction of the garden. LewisGopher prepared the ground by tilling and fertilizingthe soil, he also built a fence around the property toprotect the garden. Since the property is locatedacross the road from the school, safety measures hadto be taken to ensure student safety going to and fromthe garden.Larry Osceola spent one weekend constructingbridges on both sides of the road that allows thestudents to cross the ditches safely. Sergeant GatorSapp with SPD worked with the Glades County RoadDepartment to putpedestrian cross walksand school crossingroad signs into place.Sergeant Sapp alsoprovides the Pull-OutProgram with an officereach Friday toassist each class incrossing the streetsafely.Tribal 4-HExtension AgentMichael Bond suppliedthe seeds, stakesand markers used inplanting the garden.Once everything wasin place and the gardenwas prepared forplanting, it was timefor a little pre-planting101 for the students.TeachersMartha Jones, ShirleySampson, Agnes Bertand Mable Haughttaught the studentsEmma BrownThese busy students planted corn, peas, beans, onions, cassava, sweet potato,squash and pumpkin.about the history ofthe Seminole Indiantraditional garden.Then they workedwith each class teachingthe students howto planet and tend to the garden.The students planted three types of corn,peas, beans, onions, cassava, sweet potatoes, squashand pumpkin. Each week, the culture class venturesacross the street to tend to the garden and monitor theprogress. The students should have vegetables readyfor harvesting very soon.Miami Dolphins wide receiver, addressed the crowdand ended his speech with a special unexpected surprise.Moore presented The Seminole Tribe with ascholarship of $10,000 dollars, proceeds from the NatMoore foundation. The foundation aims to meet theneeds of disadvantaged youth, and was founded in1998.As a former player, Moore is known forbreaking almost every team record of the MiamiDolphins, the only team he played for during his 13years in the NFL. In 1984, the league voted him “Manof the Year,” an honor given to the player who givesoutstanding service to his community. Moore alsoreceived the Byron ‘Whizzer’ White HumanitarianAward in 1986.“Kids are just looking for a little attentionand they do it by either being bad or being smart; thekey of educators is to find out what makes that kidtick and that’s the reason why the Nat Moore foundationis committed to youth because I grew up here inthe city in South Florida and it was because of educatorsthat refused to let me fail that I’m standing herebefore you, so I know how important you are to thefuture of the Tribe,” said Moore, “Accept this checkin scholarship effort for Seminole kids. It’s veryimportant that we continue to help out kids furthertheir education.”The next two day’s agenda included five differentworkshops from various departments of theTribe for the enrichment of the education employees.The first one was given by Denise Alley onteam building. Second was an overview of theMiccosukee school system. The third, an update onthe use of street drugs, was given by Eric Bricker ofthe Family Services department. Heather Tanksleyfrom the Human Resources department gave thefourth workshop on exploring personal work styles.The fifth and final workshop was given by the Culturedepartment about working in a cultural environment.

The Seminole Tribune 8 May 20, 2005Degrees Help Sisters GiveBack to Their CommunityAmerican Indian Students Can LearnSubmitted by Christine Lambrakis, ASUMESA, AZ — Arizona State University(ASU) will confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees onapproximately 5,800 students in May, which is notunusual, but three of the estimated 150 NativeAmerican students graduating happen to be sisters.Dorthea, Benita and Elvira Litson plan tograduate from various programs offered on the Tempeand East campuses.Michael Begaye, program coordinator seniorfor the Native American Achievement Program(NAAP) at the Tempe campus, is proud that oneNative American family has multiple members graduatingsimultaneously.“I have been here nine years, and I havenever witnessed anything like it,” said Begaye. “It’squite fitting as Peterson Zah is being recognized withan honorary doctorate degree.”Begaye adds that Benita and Elvira are participantsof the NAAP and Dorthea served as an advisor/mentorfor NAAP participants at ASU’s East campus.Dorthea, the oldest of the three, is graduatingwith her master of education degree in education, curriculumand instruction from the College of Educationin Tempe. Benita, the middle sister, is graduating witha master of science degree in environmental resourcemanagement from the Department of AppliedBiological Sciences in East College at the East campus.And Elvira, the youngest of the three, is graduatingwith a bachelor of science degree in agribusinessfrom the Morrison School of Agribusiness andResource Management at the East campus.Education is important to all of them becausethey see it as a way to give back to the people on theNavajo Reservation in Tsaile, Ariz., where they grewup. For their family and for others on the reservation,agriculture is very much a part of their culture andlife.“My father made a business off of raising,trading and selling livestock,” said Benita. “Livestockgave us the ability to enjoy our lives, and I guess Igrew to love and respect animals.”As an undergraduate, Benita focused on preveterinarymedicine, but took a few environmentalresource management courses to fulfill some of herupper-division requirements.“Taking the environmental resource managementcourses made me see that in order to help myfamily’s business in ranching, we had to make optimaluse of the land without further degradation, so Iswitched my focus and pursued my master’s degree init,” said Benita.For Elvira, getting her degree aids in herinterest to improve the way of life for her people whodepend heavily on their livestock and crops for survival.“Growing up on a reservation is indescribable,especially when you come to the city and realizeour people on the reservation are being left behind,”said Elvira. “It gives you a sense of wanting to goback to help change so many things. Getting an educationis the biggest step to being able to do just that;it was my motivation for finishing my degree.”Dorthea, the first of five children to receive acollege degree, sees her education helping the youthand teachers on the reservation.“Based on my own education and experience,I concluded that Indian students continue to performat a very low continuum in terms of educationperformance,” said Dorthea. “This huge learning gapfor my Indian youth is what motivated me to pursuemy master of education degree.”Dorthea has worked for ASU’s East campusfor six years in areas of American Indian studentretention and recruitment and more recently on aNational Science Foundation grant that works withrural schools–schools on Indian reservations andschools serving Hispanic and Indian students–on sustainingand improving mathematics and science learningfor all students.“I would like to help teachers examine theirinstructions in the area of mathematics and science sothey can improve student learning,” said Dorthea.The sisters’ family and friends plan to celebratetheir accomplishments following the variousgraduation ceremonies, including their respective universitycommencement ceremonies on May 12–14.By Dean Chavers, Ph.D.© Copyright, 2005[Editor’s Note: Dean Chavers, Ph.D., is theDirector of Catching the Dream, a national scholarshipand school improvement program for AmericanIndians, located in Albuquerque. His address isCTD4DeanChavers@aoLcom. CTD operates theExemplary Institute each April to teach people how todevelop exemplary programs in their schools.]The school systems established for AmericanIndians by the federal government after the Civil Warwere intended to do one thing: assimilate Indiansinto the “mainstream” of U.S. society. Butlike a fly trapped in amber, these schoolshave not changed in 125 years. U.S.society changed, but Indian schoolsdid not.In 1900, fewer than 20 percentof students in the U.S. finished high school.That number has changed radically; morethan 80 percent of students in the U.S. nowfinish high school. Most of the ones that do not finishare minorities. Fewer than five students out of a hundredwent on to college in 1900. Now, 70 percent ofhigh school graduates go to college. In 1900, almostnone of the Indian students went to college. Todaysome 17 percent go to college, but 82 percent of themdrop out without a degree.The curriculum in American Indian schoolsis very weak by design. Teachers assumethat Indian students cannot learn higherconcepts. In 1975, when I surveyed teachersat four Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)boarding high schools for my dissertation atStanford, the highest math course the fourschools offered was general math. Studentswere leaving school with no exposure to algebra,geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Almostnone went to college, and the few who went droppedout.My doctoral dissertation was about socialchange at Indian schools. The schools were veryslow to change, and in fact resisted change. Forinstance, one of the math teachers in Gallup, NewMexico whom I first met in 1986 expressed his truefeelings at an orientation meeting the next year.“Any math we teach these Indian kidsis more than they would have otherwise,” hesaid. “After all, all they are going to do ispump gas and do beadwork.”To their credit, the other teacherssubjected him to verbal abuse on the spot.He left the next year. His paternalistic attitude,unfortunately, is the prevailing one inIndian schools. Reservation schools have alwaysassumed Indian students cannot learn complicatedconcepts. Starting in 1878 at the first federalschool for Indians, Carlisle Institute, Indianshave been trained to be barbers, welders, secretaries,motel maids, and cashiers. This racistattitude still prevails.Today, only 17 percent of Indian high schoolgraduates go on to college, compared to 70 percentfor the U.S. as a whole. The gap between Indiansand the general population is enormous, and isgrowing every year. More than 80 percent ofthe few Indian students who go to collegenever graduate, mainly because of their weakpreparation in high school. In a study I did fiveyears ago, fewer than 10 percent of Indian highschool seniors had taken four years of math in highschool.Half of all Indian students dropout of high school or middle school beforegraduation. Their daily attendance is thelowest in the nation, as low as 60 percent insome schools. Thirty percent were notenrolled in a science class. Over half theIndian schools did not even have a science lab!Students are isolated within the schools; fewer thanone in five belongs to any clubs.Even the Indian Club fails to attract mostIndian students; only 6.8 percent of seniors belongedto the Indian Club! Indian students leave school withoutthe ability to write, to study, to learn on their own,and with weak or no preparation for college. The realityof life in the U. S., with 70 percent of high schoolgraduates going on to college, has not yet penetratedIndian Country.My organization, Catching the Dream, startedtrying to change these facts about Indian schools in1988. Indian Country needs doctors, nurses, engineers,teachers, computer programmers, and mathteachers more than anywhere else. We want to producea whole new generation of Indian college graduatesto serve Indian people. But the making theattempts to get Indian schools to upgrade their programsto produce a generation of Indian college studentsis a very difficult one, even for Catching theDream.Luckily, we are succeeding. Twenty yearsago, not one of the 740 Indian high schools offered acollege preparatory track. Now, ten of them do, andothers are starting to change. I got a call today from aNew York tribe that is reprogramming its scholarshipfunds to send students to the top college prepschools in the U.S. They wanted a list of the topprep schools in the U.S. Other tribes ought tolook at this option.Reid Riedlinger became Superintendent ofthe Wellpinit School District on the SpokaneReservation in Washington in 1990. He inheriteda fractured system. Daily attendancewas 65 percent. The dropout rate was 60percent. Tests were in the bottom quartile.Almost no students went to college. Reidasked me to visit his district early in his firstyear as superintendent. He asked me toreview all programs and make recommendations forimprovement. To my amazement, he and his staffimplemented almost all my recommendations! Irecommended that they make sure students were inschool every day, that they read a lot of books,and that teachers be required to live in the communityinstead of commuting to the reservation.Reid is still superintendent 15 years later,and the district is still improving. Wellpinit is sendingall its graduates to college, and the dropout rateis near zero. Daily attendance is 95 percent andhas been for ten years. Test scores rangefrom the 40th to the 70th percentile. Thetribe now has its own attorney, who is atribal member and a graduate of WellpinitHigh School.The Chugach School District inAlaska was probably worse than Wellpinitwhen it started its school improvement process in1994. All the test scores were in the bottom quartile.The district had sent only one student to collegein the previous 30 years! The dropout ratewas over 60 percent.They threw out the old curriculum anddesigned ten new curriculum units. Students, parents,teachers, local business people, school board members,and administrators were all actively involved inthe process.Instead of letting time be a constant andlearning be the variable, they have madelearning the constant and time the variable.The results have been amazing. By 2001 alltest scores were in the top quartile, dropoutswere nil, and staff turnover was low. Most studentsnow go on to college.The Superintendent, Richard DeLorenzo,was the new high school principal when theystarted the school improvement process. He isstill there. Two years ago, Chugach won theMalcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, theU.S. equivalent to the Nobel Peace Prize. It wasthe first school district to win this prestigiousprize, which was awarded at the WhiteHouse by the president.Catching the Dream has identified27 exemplary programs such asthese two in the past 15 years. Thesebold new programs are leading the wayto the future of Indian education. ButIndian Country needs thousands of doctors,teachers, nurses, and engineers.Catching the Dream has produced 26 doctors,28 engineers, 100 scientists, 60 business graduates,and 70 teachers from these improved schools.But there is a long way to go yet. The Indian HealthService perennially reports that it needs hundreds ofdoctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and other healthprofessionals. The failure to have them means thatIndian people have to wait for hours to be seen at aclinic. Unfortunately it means that some of them diewithout treatment.‘Building Native Communities’ Financial SeminarBy Shelley MarmorHOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’sTreasurer’s Office sponsored a two-day financialworkshop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April27–28. Vickie K. Oldman, a Navajo Tribal citizen andprincipal with Kitseallyboy Consulting, gave the seminar.According to the website,www.Kitseallyboy.com, “Kitseallyboy Consulting [is]a 100 percent native-owned business that providesstrategic planning, technical assistance and trainingservices for Native American tribal organizations,community action groups, and nonprofit organizations.”Oldman brought with her the “BuildingNative Communities”curriculum, whichthe South DakotabasedFirst NationsOweesta Corporationdeveloped. She saidshe began teachingthis curriculum in1999, though it hasonly recently caughton as a way to trainNative Americans onhow to better managetheir finances.According toOldman,The objectiveof the seminarwas to train the variousTribal representativesin attendancefrom various departments,including theTreasurer’s Office,Accounting, andLoan departments, onhow to better assistTribal citizens withfinancial questions.Tribal TreasurerMike Tiger saidOldman’s job “is thetraining of the trainers”who would passthis vital information on.Tiger thanked Oldman for coming and saidhe had high hopes that Building Native Communitieswould help the Seminole Tribe’s citizens.“We need to get to there people aren’t takingloans out and can better manage their money,” hesaid.Building Native Communities is a six-partcurriculum; these facets include: Building a healthyeconomy, Developing a spending plan, Working witha checking and savings account, Understanding creditand your credit report, Accessing credit, Part I andAccessing credit, Part II.Oldman stressed the two essential componentsto teaching this curriculum: an interactiveapproach and a focus on traditional native elementsspecific to each Tribe. With every section of the curriculumcame at least one activity that helped peopleShelley MarmorConsultant Vickie K. Oldman from Kitseallyboy led theseminar.to better understand that specific section.For example, in section two, developing aspending plan, attendees wrote down a short term andlong term spending goal and their correspondingmonetary mounts. After that Oldman instructed everyoneto make a list of what they spent during the weekand circle every unnecessary purchase.Next, they totaled the amount spent onunnecessary purchases, multiplied that number byfour to get how much they spend on these itemsmonthly. Oldman then had attendees multiply thatnumber by six to see how much is unnecessarily spentin half a year.To the shock of many the number they calculatedcame close to the amount many needed to purchasethe item theylisted as their shortterm spending goal.Oldman said keepingtrack of spending viawriting it down is theonly way to see whateach person spends.Oldman alsostressed the importanceof conformingthese financial seminarsto the customsand beliefs of eachindividual Tribe. Shesaid before bringingthe seminar to theSeminole Tribe, shefirst consulted theTribe’s website to geta better understandingof cultural elementsshe would have otherwisenot known.“Tailoreverything to yourcommunity,” she said.She saidbeginning every sessionwith a traditionalelement will help anative audience focusbetter. At this seminar,Diane Frank fromthe Treasurer’s Office gave an invocation inMiccosukee.According to Oldman, “Non-native effortshave failed to some degree.”Oldman suggested looking to elders because“these people were master savers.” She gave theexample of Canadian Band Nit Nat and Sooke Indianswhich would save for one full year after the news ofan impending wedding so that everyone in attendancecould enjoy the food, drink, etc. at the wedding.She said this shows that even though traditionallymany Tribes did not have a conventionalmonetary system, they did have set saving practices.Oldman said these training manuals areavailable free of charge thanks to a grant from theFannie Mae Foundation. For more information onreceiving the Building Native Communities manuals,call (800) 659-7557 or visit www.fanniemae.com.

The Seminole Tribune 9 May 20, 2005DART Network Seeks Social Justice WorkersSubmitted by Ben MacConnell, RecruitmentDirector, DART NetworkThe Direct Action and Research Training(DART) Center is now accepting applications for the2005 DART Organizers Institute. This program isdesigned to give people the skills in grassroots organizingto launch a permanent career in the field withinthe DART Network. The Organizers Institute is acombined classroom and field training covering suchtopics as: entering a community, identifying and traininglocal leaders, strategic planning and issue cutting,relationship and community building, direct action oncommunity issues and fundraising.The DART Network is a nonprofit networkof affiliates, founded in 1982 to assist in the developmentof strong, congregation-based, grassroots communityorganizations committed to democratic principlesand values of justice and fairness. The DARTNetwork currently consists of 21 affiliates spreadthroughout Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia,Indiana, and Kentucky, each with their own leaders,staff, funding base, and accomplishments toward justiceat the local level.The seven day classroom training will takeplace in Richmond, Ind. starting June 20. During theirfour month infield training, organizer trainees (OTs)could potentially be placed with any of the localDART affiliates including organizations in the aforementionedstates. OTs will be informed of their trainingplacement at the culmination of our nationalsearch, approximately six weeks prior to the start ofthe training.We will certainly take into account the OTsinterests in terms of location. But placements will bedetermined based on our interest in providing the besttraining experience possible, and may require sacrificingone’s desire for a specific location. Permanentplacement will be negotiated for successful graduatesto continue with the DART network.OTs will be equipped in mid-June with anintensive classroom workshop, but most of the trainingwill take place while working to build the powerof one of the local DART affiliates. OTs will beexpected to create a work plan based on the goals setby the local leadership, execute the techniques andstrategies they learn during the classroom training, beaccountable to DART and local organizing staffthrough written weekly reports and check-ins, andshould continuously evaluate, their own progresstoward becoming a skilled professional communityorganizer.Qualifications:Although it may be helpful, no direct experienceis necessary. OTs hired to participate in theDART Organizers Institute must demonstrate a desireto pursue community organizing as a long-term professionalcareer. A master’s degree or similar lifeexperience is preferred though unnecessary.Candidates must have a college degree or be graduatingprior to June 20.Also, candidates must display a workmanlikediligence, be driven to produce sustained results, haveproven capacity to build relationships of trust, createand execute a plan, act professionally, feel comfortableworking with congregations, be accountable andwilling to hold others accountable, demonstrate disciplinedthought and action, and work in a team setting.OTs must also have access to a car during their trainingand be flexible regarding relocation. Fluency inSpanish/English is a plus and people of color areencouraged to apply.This is a paid training program. OTs will begiven a living stipend of $6,500 during the fourmonthtraining. DART will also pay all transportationcosts to the classroom orientation and host city, andmileage reimbursements during the field portion ofthe training. Room, board, and tuition will also bepaid by DART during the seven day classroom orientation.After successful completion of the program,DART will work to place graduates into fulltime positionsmaking initial salaries up to $35,000 per year,plus benefits.We encourage anyone to send your resumeto: Ben MacConnell, DART Network, 820 New YorkStreet, Lawrence, KS 66044 or by e-mail at institute@thedartcenter.org.Those with questions shouldcall: (785) 841-2680. Also, you can download applicationsor view profiles from previous OTs at theDART website: www.thedartcenter.org.DART has fought and won across the countryon a broad set of issues like joblessness, access tohealth care, living wage and job source agreements,police misconduct, improved public education, qualityaffordable housing, fair immigration practices, anddozens of others. We are broadening our power intonew communities throughout the country by traininga new generation of community organizers.Seminole Tribe of Florida members,I am writing to encourage anyone interestedin social and economic justice in theEverglades area to apply now for the DARTOrganizers Institute, a paid four month, summerfield school in grassroots community organization.The DART Center has enabled morethan 50 people to gain the experience to begin acareer in community organizing around socialand economic justice issues affecting low-moderateincome communities, and we are acceptingapplications now to train another 20 communityorganizers! Please see below for details and forwardthis announcement to anyone that may beinterested.Sincerely,Ben MacConnellRecruitment Director, DART NetworkPhone: (785) 841-2680E-mail: ben@thedartcenter.orgWebsite: www.thedartcenter.orgStudents Encouraged to Applyfor Beef Industry ScholarshipsDENVER, CO — Applications are nowbeing accepted for the 2006 Beef Industry Scholarshipprogram, sponsored by the National Cattlemen’sFoundation (NCF) and the Chicago MercantileExchange (CME). All entries must be postmarked bySept 30.Twenty scholarships of $1,500 will be awardedto youths pursuing careers in the beef industry. Theprogram identifies and encourages talented andthoughtful students that have demonstrated a commitmentto a career in the beef industry, either throughclasses, internships or life experience.Graduating high school seniors or full-timeundergraduate students enrolled at a two-year or fouryearcollege for the 2006–2007 school year areencouraged to apply.Applications must include a 750-word essaythat identifies a key issue confronting the beef industryand suggests a solution. Applicants must also submita letter of intent and two letters of recommendation.A full description of the scholarship program andsubmission requirements can be found at the NationalCattlemen’s Foundation website: www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org,or by calling (303) 850-3347.In addition to a scholarship, the first placewinner will receive airfare and lodging to attend theAnnual Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show inDenver, Colo., Feb. 1–4, 2006.The Beef Industry Scholarship program is acooperative effort of the CME and NCF that waslaunched in 1989 to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe Live Cattle Futures Contract on the ChicagoMercantile Exchange. The Chicago MercantileExchange has been a leader in the live cattle marketsince 1964, and the Beef Industry ScholarshipProgram exemplifies CME’s commitment to the beefindustry.The National Cattlemen’s Foundation servesthe beef industry as a charitable institution whose missionis to promote the future of the industry throughresearch and education that will help provide the publicwith a wholesome and economical beef supply.CME is a diversified marketplace offeringfutures and options contracts on livestock, lumber,stock indexes, interest rates and currencies.Unpaid MedicalBills Wanted(L-R) Charlotte Tommie, Naomi Pacheco, Paul Bowers Sr., Paul Bowers Jr., and Brenda Henry.By Iretta TigerPUEBLO, CO — The date is May 7and this is the moment Naomi Pacheco hasworked hard for. Pacheco received her baccalaureate’sdegree in business from the Malik andSeeme Hasan School of Business at ColoradoState University-Pueblo.“The toughest part is being a motherand a wife while going to school,” said Pacheco.“My advice is to go to college before you start afamily.”Pacheco is also a new grandmother; herbeautiful granddaughter is only eight months old.Several relatives from Florida flew in for theoccasion, including Pacheco’s mother SallyAgnes Tommie and Big Cypress BoardRepresentative Paul Bowers Sr.Pacheco said she hopes to bring herdegree back to the Seminole Tribe or assist localColorado Tribes in her area of expertise, businessmanagement.To say the Pacheco now belongs to anexclusive group would be an understatement. Inhis opening speech, Colorado State University-Pueblo President Dr. Ronald Applbaum said thatonly one percent of the U.S. population has abachelor’s degree or higher.Iretta TigerSeminole Earns Business Degree(L-R) Sally Tommie and Naomi Pacheco.Iretta TigerSubmitted by Health DirectorConnie WhiddenAttention Seminole tribalcitizens, we want your unpaidmedical bills. It is your responsibilityto make sure that your medicalbills get paid. If your medicalbills remain unpaid, they will oftenbe referred to collection agenciesand this can damage your creditrating.To prevent this from happening,when you see your doctor,always show them your SeminoleTribe of Florida Health Plan identificationcard. This will indicate toyour doctor that you have medicalinsurance and your doctor will billthe Health Plan directly rather thanyou, for the services provided.So, if you receive aninvoice in the mail for an unpaidmedical bill, this is what you needto do: Please bring the bill to thepatient services coordinator at oneof the following health clinics:Hollywood Health Clinic, KarenLee, (954) 962-2009, BrightonHealth Clinic, Gail McClenithan,(863) 763-0271,Big Cypress HealthClinic, Wendy Powers, (863) 983-5151, Immokalee, Ana Puente,(239) 657-6567, Tampa, SueHarjo, (813) 246-3100.The patient services coordinatorwill in turn forward the billto your Health Plan for review.Covered bills will be processed perHealth Plan benefits and limitations.Or send the bill directlyto your Health Plan office so thatyour bill can be processed.Following is the address of yourHealth Plan and the telephonenumber should you want to contactthe staff directly:Seminole Tribe ofFlorida Health Plan5201 Ravenswood Road,Suite 107Ft. Lauderdale, FL33312(866) 505-6789 or (954)981-7410If you receive a collectionnotice in the mail or a telephonecall from a collection agency,don’t wait! Please contact DebiDeHass directly at (954) 965-1300, Ext. 123 for assistance. Shewill need a copy of the collectionnotice, or if you received a callyou will need to obtain the followinginformation from the caller:* Name of the person calling* Telephone number* Name of the medical provider orcollection agency* Your account number* Date the medical service wasrendered* Amount of the billIn addition, please informthe caller that Debi DeHass maybe calling them for informationabout your bill.Please remember the staffat the health clinics as well as thestaff at the Health Plan is there toassist you. Working together, wecan assure that you obtain all ofthe health care benefits due to you.

The Seminole Tribune 10 May 20, 2005Dear counselor,I really enjoy readingyour articles. I like the way youare able to provide solutions todifficult problems.I am 26-years-old; I ammarried with a very supportivewife. My wife and I have fivechildren and we try to be goodrole models for them.I am new in the recoveryprogram. I attend meetings andtake it one day at a time. Myproblem is my confusion with thespiritual part of the recoveryprocess. I am a Seminole, myculture and belief is the GreatSpirit is my higher power.People in the programtalk about spirituality and thenthey are those in the program thattalk about religion. I have seenpeople in recovery and at meetingsargue about their faith beingthe right one as if one belief is superior to anyother.Signed,SeekingDear Seeking,The purpose of your letter is to engage ina journey of understanding the spiritual principlesand spiritual awakening of the Twelve Steps in therecovery process. Sharing with fellow addicts is abasic tool in the recovery program. You will recognizeyour spiritual growth when you are able toreach out and help others. You will keep yourrecovery only with vigilance and freedom fromyour addiction through the Twelve Steps.The person within you is what the TwelveSteps are all about. These spiritual concept makeup step two–we came to believe that a powergreater than ourselves could restore us tosanity–and step three–we made a decision to turnour will and our lives over to the care of God aswe understand him.These two steps address the spiritual partof overcoming addiction, the part you recognizeonly by a feeling of emptiness or loneliness, whenyou first come into the program. As you start tolook at the effect of your disease you are sure tosee that your life has become unmanageable.Seeking spirituality is importantfor you because of the many disappointmentsand hard achesthat many people in recoveryexperience. The concept is notan easy one for individuals whohave been disappointed timeafter time.To believe in a powergreater than ourselves beginswith hope. Your hope will turnto faith as your life begins toimprove. While many peoplequestion others about their spiritualbeliefs, we must rememberthat our understanding of apower greater than ourselves isa personal one.The difference betweenreligion and spirituality is basedon the concept that religiouspeople are afraid of going tohell, but spiritual people havebeen to hell and back. Whetherthe comparison is fair or not, the fellowship ofAlcoholic Anonymous presents itself as a spiritualrather than a religious program. Therapy offersexplanation spirituality offers forgiveness.Native Americans elders say that theTwelve Steps originally compiled by AlcoholicAnonymous have much in common with traditionalnative ways especially if they are viewed in acircle. As taught by the elders, the time has comefor you to awaken from your long sleep andsearch again for the teaching of the creatorthrough which you will find healing.As a Seminole you are part of theSeminoles in recovery and other NativeAmericans who are seeking healing, because theywant to stop inflicting pain on themselves andtheir love ones–to quiet the tears of their childrenand fill the spiritual emptiness of addictionWhat religion labels as sin; what therapycalls our sickness, what philosophy calls ourerrors; what judges call a crime, we know as anaddiction. Our addictive behavior brings us closerto the reality that no matter how hard we try todeny it, we are not the ones in control. This realizationbrings us closer to a higher power throughspirituality.Signed,CounselorComing Back Beside Lake OkeechobeeCelebrating the end of the “Lake Walk”We would like to share this milestone with youYou are cordially invited to join us in walking thelast 2.3 miles from Taylor Creek to OkeechobeePier on May 26, 2005The walk will start at 8:00 a.m.Then please join us for breakfast at theOkeechobee Clock Restaurant for the RecognitionCeremony and Remarks by Tribal LeadersPlease call Edna McDuffie at (863) 983-5798 toRSVPWinter Weight Loss ContestBy Kenny Bayon, C.FT.The New Year weight loss contest was a successas everyone is a winner for trying to lead ahealthier lifestyle. The contest began on January 31and ran though April 11.It’s not just about weight loss but it’s aboutwanting to better oneself. Taking the time to makesure you’re eating the right foods. Staying committedto your dedication and not swaying towards those badhabits. It’s taking 25 minutes for some weight trainingbefore work or during your lunch break. It’s taking anice stroll though your neighborhood before the sunrises or a walk through the park before the sun sets towalk off those extra calories.The key to making this contest successful isthat everyone not only takes the weight off but keepsit off as well. Many of these people I personally, I seethem everyday training very hard to better themselves.It is very satisfying as the trainer to theHollywood community to see so many people interestedin there self improvement. Let’s keep on the1. Speed it upIf you’re short on workout time, the mostexpedient approach calls for training your upper andlower body using two exercises considered the kingsof resistance training: squats and bench presses.Doing both during the same workout will engagemore major and ancillary muscle fibers than any othertwo exercises you can do.After a five to eight minute warm-up to raisecore temperature, do six sets of eight to 10 reps ofeach exercise–do the benches first–then get out of thegym. This workout will heighten your body’s anabolicdrive, which translates to more muscle.2. Priority TrainingIf you notice that one body part, or portionof a body part, begins to lag in development comparedto the other muscle groups, try a priority-trainingapproach. Always train the weak or slow-growingmuscle first in your workout. For example, if yourquadriceps is kicking but your hamstrings are lacking,and then begin the workout with ham exercises. Thenyou can blast your quads.3. Essential ProteinProtein is the building block of muscle, so ifyou’re lifting you’d better be eating a good amount ofprotein, if you’re interested in putting on muscle.Between one-and-a-half and two grams of protein perkilogram of body weight a day is recommended. Thistranslates into 0.68 to 0.90 grams per pound of bodyweight.Remember, the low number is for peoplewho just want to lose weight or maintain what theyhave. The latter number is to gain muscle mass.4. A Cycling ApproachTry creating a simple four-week trainingcycle in which you alternate between heavy, mediumand light training sessions for each body part. Eachheavy day, push your limits in order to build strengthand muscle, leaving your medium and light days fordeveloping tendon and ligament strength as well ascardio endurance.A cyclic approach such as this one will allowyou to gain muscle mass and strength, while keepingyour metabolism churning so you continue to getleaner. And you’ll be a lot less likely to over-train inthe process.5. Moderate Fat IntakeIf you eliminate all fat from your diet, youmay lose that gut, but only temporarily, and at theexpense of muscle gain. The great fat-acceptancecycle has been spinning for generations, from zerotolerance to occasional monstrous greasy binges. Thebest plan focuses on moderation.This means eating a reasonable amount ofdaily fat, but choosing unsaturated sources, known asomega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, such as salmon,mackerel, natural peanut butter, olive oil and avocados,and avoiding saturated artery cloggers such asred meat, salad dressings, mayonnaise and butter. Youneed healthy fats to regulate hormone production,reduce muscle inflammation (especially after training),protect your joints, and provide the satisfactionyou get from eating a big, well-deserved meal.6. Power UpIf you can’t get in five or six small meals perday, eat between-meal protein shakes. This will keepyour energy levels up, your amino-acid pool steadyand your muscles growing.7. Get Fibered Up!right track and keep the good work.The weight loss contest is contest is calculatedby using the weight that a person weighed in atand subtracting what they weighed out at. Take thatnumber, divide it by the number a person weighed outat, and there it is. Example: Austin Billie weighed inat 191.8 and weighed out at 177.9. That comes out toa loss of 13.9 pounds. Now divide 13.9 pounds intohis weigh in weight of 191.8 and the total percentageof weight loss throughout the ten weeks was 7.2.Here are the results: Tribal woman: 1. YvetteJumper, 8.5%, 2. Monica Cypress, 7.1%, 3. FrancineOsceola, 4.7%; Tribal men: 1. Austin Billie, 7.2%, 2.Vince Micco, 5.5%, 3. Chris Osceola, 4.6%; Tribalsenior woman: 1. Josephine North, 3.3%, 2. YvonneCourtney, 2.9%, 3. Elsie Bowers, 2.2%; Tribal seniormen: 1. Henry Nelson, 7.2%, 2. Truman Bowers, 6%;Tribal employee men: 1. Thomas Doud, 10.4%, 2.Tony Heard, 7.7%, 3. Diego Orozco. 6%; Tribalemployee women: 1. Kareen Blanchard, 8.3%, 2.Amber Giehtbrock, 6.5%, 3. Mary Olitzky. 5.7%.Here are some tips that will help reach your fitness goals:Fruits and vegetables are great for you. Thisis not a myth, it’s a fact. Vegetables are also loadedwith fiber, and recent research shows that people whoeat plenty of fiber–including legumes such as beansand peas–stay thin, even if they don’t pay attention tothe rest of their diet. This might be because fiberloadedfoods digest slowly and help satisfy hunger,and satisfaction is one of the keys to maintaining aweight loss program.8. Recover FasterEating immediately after a workout and thenagain two hours later is one of the best habits you canadopt to spur muscle growth. The first two hours aftera workout offers a window of opportunity in whichyour muscles replenish and store glycogen at almosttwice the rate they otherwise do. A study at theUniversity of Texas showed that a combination ofprotein and carbs will expedite energy uptake fasterthan if you ate them separately.9. May the Beach be with YouBy walking or running barefoot on soft sand,you’ll expend nearly twice as much energy as youwould on a hard surface, so it’s a real calorie burner.Remember, we are from Florida so take advantage ofit.Limited traction and poor stability make theaerobic demands enormous. But don’t try sand runninguntil you’ve done some conventional runningfirst. Even guys accustomed to long runs should curtailtheir usual distances and pace the first time theyhit the beach. If the going is too tough, zigzagbetween soft and hard sand.10. Just Say No!Almost every food, whether it’s steak,chocolate or red wine, has some nutrients to contribute.However, one thing is absolute: Fried foodsare garbage! Potato chips, French fries and onionrings are pregnant with saturated fat and calories, yetthey contain zero healthy or muscle-promoting nutrients.But fret not, potato lovers: sweet and bakedpotatoes, minus the sour cream, cheese and/or baconbits, of course, offer great, low-fat and highly nutritiousalternatives. The potato skin, by the way, is themost nutritious part.11. Intensity FixIf your muscle growth is starting to lag, theeasiest way to change your intensity level is to shortenthe rest interval between sets.12. Kick-Start Your MetabolismIf you want to maximize your muscle-growingor fat-loss efforts, never, ever, skip breakfast.Additionally, make sure that breakfast consists ofcomplete proteins and complex carbohydrates, thebest sources for stoking your metabolism at thebeginning of the day, following a long night’s inactivity.By the way, a Pop-Tart, even the low-sugar type,or a bagel with cream cheese, is not a good musclepromotingbreakfast.13. Limbering UpTo keep from tightening up, spend 10 minutesafter every run doing long, gentle stretches thatwork your calves, hamstrings, lower back and shoulders.After the age of 30, it’s especially important toinclude upper-body stretches.14. Listen Up Before You Sit Up!Stick to crunches, knee ups, leg raises, bicyclesand any of the dozens more of safer, more effectiveabdominal-isolating exercisesMDA Seeks Volunteers for2005 Summer CampSubmitted by the Muscular Dystrophy AssociationCORAL SPRINGS, FL — Volunteers lookingfor an exceptionally rewarding summer experienceshould consider Muscular DystrophyAssociation (MDA) summer camps. Volunteer counselorsare needed to help young people with neuromusculardiseases enjoy the sun and fun at theupcoming MDA summer camp July 1–22 at theRotary’s Camp Florida in Brandon, Fla. MDA providesfree transportation to and from the campsite.Volunteer counselors must be currently ahigh school senior or older and able to lift with assistancea young person between the ages of 6 and 21.Each counselor becomes a companion to a camperwith a neuromuscular disease. Counselors help theircampers with daily activities such as eating, bathingand dressing, and in recreational activities such as artsand crafts, swimming, fishing and canoeing.“MDA summer camp is the premier event ofthe year for so many of our kids,” said MDA DistrictDirector Jessica Roof. “They get to let down theirhair in an environment especially tailored to theirneeds. For one week a year, having a muscle-wastingdisease is the norm, not the exception. The confidenceand friendships kids gain in this week are preciousgifts.”Roof noted that volunteer counselors oftensay they get as much out of the week as the campersdo, if not more.“A real bonding occurs,” she said. “It’s kindof a magical time for everyone.”At no charge to families, MDA’s summercamp program serves more than 4,300 campersnationwide in some 90 weeklong sessions. We arealso in need of volunteer medical staff such as a RNor LPN. Last year, more than 4,500 volunteers helpedmake this all possible.To obtain a volunteer application or learnabout other ways to support MDA’s summer campprogram, call the local MDA office in Coral Springsat (954) 757-4357 or call MDA national headquartersat (800) 572-1717. More information about MDAsummer camp volunteers can be found at MDA’swebsite, www.mdausa.oru.Seminole Wellness Conference Around the CornerMark the dates for the Twelfth AnnualSeminole Wellness ConferenceJuly 17–July 22, 2005at the Marco Island Hilton560 South Collier BoulevardMarco Island, FL, 34145This year’s party theme is“Oscar Night: Everyone is a Winner”Applications can be picked up at all rezFamily Services offices, the BrightonChairman’s Office, Hollywood Clinic,Big Cypress Clinic or Wellness TrailerApplications are due Friday June 17 at5 p.m.

The Seminole Tribune 11 May 20, 2005‘Fest-A-Bull’ Draws a CrowdBy Susan EtxebarriaBRIGHTON — The highlight of the Fest-A-Bull, a bull riding-themed festival held on April 23,was the sanctioned bull riding event presented by theSoutheastern Bull RidingSeries (SBRS), a new associationfounded in 2004.Large crowds packed theFred Smith Rodeo Arena towatch the most extremecowboy sport found anywhere.The circuit offersthe opportunity for bull ridersto compete in approximately80 events held inthe five southeastern statesof Florida, Missouri,Alabama, Georgia andLouisiana. Many of the ridersare up and comingrodeo stars who are tryingto earn an income in thesport as well as qualify forthe SBRS finals where apurse of $25,000 is possible.As a means ofhoning their skills, it can bea step up to theProfessional Bull Riders(PBR), or, it is anotheropportunity to earn additionalincome for seasonedbull riders who work this and many other circuits fulltime.“Some of these cowboys on the road to theprofessional bull riders status. It doesn’t mean thatthese bull riders are not excellent riders,” said ReeseThomas of Sebring, Fla., who promoted the eventorganized by the Big Lake Sportsman and BrightonSeminole reservation. “They are trying to get pointsto qualify.”Thomas works with Tribal citizen MartyJohns, one of the stock contractors providing the bullsfor this event. Johns’ company is Marki Rodeo andhis reputation for good stock is undisputed.“Marki Rodeo is famous nationwide for itsbulls,” said Thomas. “Of the top 10 cowboys in theProfessional Bull Riders, his bulls have bucked offeight of them. That shows the quality of his stock.”Tentative 2005 EIRA Rodeo ScheduleMemorial 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 17Susan EtxebarriaAleah Turtle takes a ride on a bull.Riders are challenged to ride the bull for afull eight seconds in order to receive a score. Therider has a rope in one hand and can’t touch the bull.No knots or hitches, to prevent the rope from comingoff of the bull when therider leaves the bull, arepermitted.The bull must alsobe spurred with a nub,which is not an easy feat,given the thickness ofcowhide. The bull is notinjured by the spurring, butin this dangerous sport therider could be gored, suffera broken arm or a leg oreven get stomped to death.In most SBRS events, thetotal purse is around$2,000-$4,000 per event.At the Fest-a-Bullthe top four riders were: 1.Buckshot Morrison of VeroBeach, Fla., 174 points–atwo header, 2. LeroySeaborn of Sarasota, Fla.,83 points, 3. MattClemmons of OkeechobeeCity, Fla., 80 points and 4.Tim Plunkett of Alva, Fla.,76 points.The Fest-a-Bullwas a day-long event startingearlier in the day withthe Redneck Trade Show & Expo, where local businesses,such as The Gift Shed and Fantasy Lights ofOkeechobee, showed their wares. Vendors sellingfood to the public included Tribal citizens JennieSnow, Jodi and Ray King and Reese Bert.Advertised as the “Redneck Olympics” therewere numerous contests throughout the day includingsuch events as duct tape construction, Redneck barrelracing and a casting contest. Then there was theRedneck girl contest in which any female of any agecould enter a series of challenges that tested her determination,ingenuity and resourcefulness.There were eight challenges including thepig round up that required the contestant to round upa pig after being turned loose and get it into a pen.Jessica Siefker of Okeechobee City won the RedneckGirl Contest and was crowned Ms. Fest-A-Bull 2005.Hollywood RodeoBig Cypress, Fla., July 23Call in Monday July 18 Tuesday July 19Josiah 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 28Clewiston Rodeo–TentativeClewiston, Fla.Please call (863) 763-4128, Ext. 124 for all rodeos.

The Seminole Tribune 12 May 20, 2005Felix DoBoszThe collection includes Carl Perkins’ guitar (left) and original concert art.Happy First AnniversaryHard Rock CaféCelebration toFeature LegendaryMemorabiliaDisplay and LivePerformancesSubmitted by Greg HealyHOLLYWOOD — TheHard Rock Café Hollywood is celebratingits first anniversary, along withthe SeminoleHard Rock Hotel& Casino, in truerock-star style.In conjunctionwith theanniversary, theHard Rock Caféwill host HardRock’s travelingmemorabiliaexhibition,which featuressome of the mostfamous pieces ofrock memorabiliain the company’sunparalleledcollection. Ondisplay throughoutthe month,the exhibitionincludes JohnLennon’s collarlesssuit worn inthe film “A Hard Day’s Night,” aswell as authentic guitars, sheet musicand more from rock ‘n’ roll pioneerssuch as Bob Dylan, Carl Perkins, RoyOrbison, Bill Haley and Elvis Presley.To further commemorate theanniversary, the Hollywood HardRock Café will be adding a limitededitionone-year anniversary pin to itscollection. Hard Rock fans will havethe chance to acquire Hard Rock CaféHollywood’s first anniversary pins,which will be available for a limitedtime, at the cafe’s merchandise store.Felix DoBoszThe Beatles’ memorabilia is always the most popular.Seminole Paradise HoldsMemorial Block Party WeekendSubmitted by Julie Katz, SeminoleParadiseHOLLYWOOD —Seminole Paradise will hold aMemorial Block Party Weekend–May28–30. A variety of free special eventsand fun-filled activities will take placefrom 1–4 p.m. each day.Festivities will include livemusical entertainment throughout theday, a sidewalk sale featuring all retailtenants, strolling models and streetperformers and family fun activitiesincluding a bounce house, face painting,cotton candy and much more.Additionally, several of SeminoleParadise’s restaurants will be hostingoutdoor barbecues throughout the‘King of Twist’ Appearing atthe Seminole Hard RockSubmitted by Julianne Carelli,Seminole Hard Rock CasinoHOLLYWOOD — ChubbyChecker, “The King of Twist,” whohas been entertaining audiences for thepast 35 years, joins theWildcats as they bring theirrock-and-roll act to theSeminole Hard Rock fortwo shows May 23 and 24at 8 p.m. in the Club.Nicknamed by ahigh school boss whileworking at the ProduceMarket, Chubby was discoveredwhile singing tocustomers through a loudspeaker. Chubby’s bossarranged for him to do aprivate recording for DickClark of “Jingle Bells”which Dick Clark sent outas a Christmas greetings tohis friends and musicindustry associates.Cameo-Parkway liked itand “The Class” becameChubby’s first hit in 1959.Later in the year, Chubbyrecorded “The Twist”which became a hit in thesummer of 1960. “TheTwist” topped Billboardcharts as number two onthe list of Top 5,000 Songsof the Rock Era.Tickets are $45and available at the casinoafternoon.Seminole Paradise offers 12themed food and dining options suchas Tequila Ranch, authentic Mexicancuisine complete with strolling mariachisand a mechanical bull in avibrant hacienda setting, RenegadeBarbeque, savory Florida andSouthwest favorites set amidst authenticAmerican Indian artifacts, Tatu, atwo-level Asian fusion and sushirestaurant and The Park Sports Club, a15,000-square foot stadium settingwith 100 large-screen TVs and skyboxes.For more information, pleasecall (954) 583-3250.box office, all Ticketmaster outlets,ticketmaster.com or charge by phone:954-523-3309 Broward, 305-358-5885Dade, 561-966-3309 Palm Beach.Doors open at 7 p.m.Tickets to seeMentalist on SaleSubmitted by Chris Jaramillo, Special EventsCoordinatorTAMPA — Mentalist Jon Stetson willbe at the Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &Casino’s Ballroom on June 7 at 2:30 p.m. TheBallroom has general admission theater-styleseating. Doors open at 1:30 pm.Tickets are $15 at the Seminole HardRock Hotel & Casino Retail Store and allTicketMaster outlets. Purchase by phone at (813)287-8844 or (727) 898-2100 and online atwww.ticketmaster.com.For more information, call (813) 627-ROCK (7625).Upcoming Tampa Hard RockHotel & Casino EventsSubmitted by Chris Jaramillo, Special EventsCoordinatorMay 20Morgan Stone, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, Nocover.Sunset Nights: Poolside Happy Hour, $4Bacardi and Bacardi flavor drinks, $4 Level vodka,complimentary hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment,4 p.m.–10 p.m., at the pool, no cover. Entertainmentstarts at 3 p.m., drink specials start at 4 p.m.Floyd’s seafood dinner buffet entertainmentwith Theo Valentin, 6 p.m.–9 p.m., Floyd’s, $19.99for Player’s Club and $24.99 for non-members.Whiskey Chicks, 8 p.m.–1 a.m., Lobby Bar,no cover.Celebrity DJ Series, 10 p.m.–6 a.m., Floyd’s.Ages 21 and up only, $4 U-Call-It drinks for theladies, $2 Heinekens for everyone. For more informationcall (813) 627-7625.DJ Joey Jam, 1 a.m.–6 a.m., Lobby Bar, nocover before 3 a.m., $20 after.May 21Bacardi Boys, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, nocover.Blue Star Highway, 8 p.m.–1 a.m., LobbyBar, no cover.Floyd’s Late Night: 10 p.m.–6 a.m., Ages 21and up only, $4 U-Call-It drinks for the ladies, $2Heinekens for everyone. For more information call(813) 627-7625.DJ Lucid, 1 a.m.–6 a.m., Lobby Bar, nocover before 3 a.m., $20 after.May 22Green Room Brunch with Theo Valentin, 11a.m.–3 p.m., The Green Room, no cover.Biker Bash: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.,Ballroom/Pool/Back Parking Lot, Show bikes must beregistered by 2pm; Bike Show facilitated by RadicalRandy from Born to Ride. For vendor information,please call (813) 627-7709.May 23Tribute to Broadway: 2:30 p.m., Ballroom.General admission ticketed event with doors openingat 1:30 p.m., tickets on sale online at www.ticketmaster.comand by phone at (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100. Ticket cost: $20 group discounts of $15 per personfor groups of 30 or more are available by calling(877) 529-7653.Morgan Stone, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, Nocover.May 24Morgan Stone, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, Nocover.May 25Morgan Stone, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, Nocover.May 26Morgan Stone, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, Nocover.Chubby Checker Live, doors open at 7 p.m.,show at 8 p.m., Ballroom. Tickets on sale at: the HardRock Retail Store, online at www.ticketmaster.comand by phone at (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100.Ticket cost: $25for general admission.May 27Morgan Stone, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar, Nocover.Sunset Nights: Poolside Happy Hour, $4Bacardi and Bacardi flavor drinks, $4 Level vodka,complimentary hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment,4 p.m.–10 p.m., at the pool, no cover. Entertainmentstarts at 3 p.m., drink specials start at 4 p.m.Floyd’s seafood dinner buffet entertainmentwith Theo Valentin, 6 p.m.–9 p.m., Floyd’s, $19.99for Player’s Club and $24.99 for non-members.Basic Rock Outfit, 8 p.m.–1 a.m., Lobby Bar,no cover.Celebrity DJ Series, 10 p.m.–6 a.m., Floyd’s.Ages 21 and up only, $4 U-Call-It drinks for theladies, $2 Heinekens for everyone. For more informationcall (813) 627-7625.DJ Joey Jam, 1 a.m.–6 a.m., Lobby Bar, nocover before 3 a.m., $20 after.May 28Sophomore Jynx, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Lobby Bar,no cover.Floyd’s Late Night: 10 p.m.–6 a.m., Ages 21and up only, $4 U-Call-It drinks for the ladies, $2Heinekens for everyone. For more information call(813) 627-7625.DJ Lucid, 1 a.m.–6 a.m., Lobby Bar, nocover before 3 a.m., $20 after.May 29Green Room Brunch with Theo Valentin, 11a.m.–3 p.m., The Green Room, no cover.

The Seminole Tribune 13 May 20, 2005Aviation Expands Tribal Mosquito ProgramBy Shelley MarmorBIG CYPRESS — In previous years theTribal Aviation department has used adulticide, orkilling adult mosquitoes, for the Mosquito AbatementProgram. Adulticide keeps the insects at bay on theBig Cypress, Brightonand Immokalee reservations.This year, however,they will “use anadditional technique,”according to Pilot AaronWainman. This additionalstep is called larvaciding.Unlike adulticide, larvacidekills mosquitoes inthe larva life-stage andessentially stops the mosquitoproblem before itbegins.To accommodatethe larvacide process, thedepartment will utilize anew piece of equipmentcalled a Spreader Bucket.Wainman described it aslarge and “satellite-like.”He said it will beattached to the helicopters;helicopters are alsoused to spray duringadulticiding.Another differencebetween larvacideand adulticide is that larvacidetakes places duringthe day, whereasadulticide takes place atnight. Wainman saiddoing it any other way is ineffective.“We’re targeting a particular mosquito, thedisease-carrying mosquito, which only comes out atnight,” Wainman said.Aaron WainmanThe spreader bucket is used for the larvacide.The Aviation department estimates they willbegin spraying Big Cypress, Brighton and Immokaleeon June 17; “unless it becomes absolutely necessarybefore that,” said Wainman.To check for necessity, the Aviation departmentutilizes the servicesof Clarke MosquitoControl. Biologists atClarke set up two datacollectingmethods, lighttraps and sentinel chickens,for tracking mosquitoeson the reservations.The light trapsphysically catch mosquitoesin an effort to checkfor the insects’ volume ina given area.In order to putthe necessity of Tribalmosquito programs inperspective, Wainmansaid that light traps in acity that does not have amosquito-prevention programonly three milesnorth of Big Cypress collected90,000 mosquitoesin 2004. In contrast, BigCypress, which has amosquito-prevention program,light traps collectedonly 3,000 mosquitoesin 2004.ClarkeMosquito Control strategicallyplaces sentinelchickens in high-volumemosquito areas. After themosquitoes bite these chickens they are tested for differentstrains of encephalitis, specifically the WestNile virus. Wainman said no cases of West Nile havebeen reported so far this year.Aaron WainmanThe helicopter and spreader bucket are critical parts of the Tribe’s mosquito prevention program.

The Seminole Tribune 14 May 20, 2005Seniors Compete in Annual Pool TournamentBy Susan EtxebarriaBIG CYPRESS — With cue sticks in sleekcases slung over their shoulders, enthusiastic poolplayers ages 55 and older entered the large diningroom at the Big Cypress Senior Center on April 21.Players immediately made their way to the sign-uptable to enter the 8-ball double elimination tournament.Then there were hugs and handshakes amongSusan EtxebarriaLouise Osceola (left) and Juanita Osceola finished firstand second, respectively.pool-playing friends from all the reservations whocame to compete, or those who came to watch, the 4thAnnual Senior Pool Tournament. Camaraderie wasdisplayed throughout the long day with the tournamentbeginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m.with a final friendly round of scotch doubles.During the day there were 15 cash doorprizes given away so almost everyone had achance to win something despite their skill level.It seemed a pretty stress-free day for most playersand ripples of laughter rolled across the diningroom tables throughout the day while balls rolledcontinuously across the pool tables.Four pool tables were kept in action forsix and half hours as the Men’s Divisions andWomen’s Divisions peeled away the losing playersa little at a time until there was the final twoGrand Champions.“It’s just a friendly game,” said AndyCypress, 41, who was helping Big CypressRecreation Coordinator Steve Frost tally thescores. “The seniors get to see people they haven’tseen in awhile and no one is going to make enemiesover it. This brings our elders out of thehouse.”Getting to the win was a strain on onlythe final players in each division, two of whomhave very different levels of experience. Top performerJuanita Osceola was expected to win in theWomen’s Division, ages 55-59. But there was anupset with a first place win by a relative newcomer tothe sport, Louise Osceola, who took the trophy in atight win against Juanita, who finished in second.“I used to be scared getting up in front ofpeople and when it gets down to the last game I willbe nervous. People say don’t worry about otherswatching you play,” said Louise.Louise said she learned to play pool from herdad, George Billie. She said she practices techniquesat home on her pool table.Juanita, who has played pool for 25 years,said she learned to play pool watching her father andbrother play and watching pool tournaments on TV.Juanita said she used to play in bars when she used todrink but she has been in successful recovery fornine years and the Senior Center is the place shelikes to play now.“We didn’t have a nice building like thisthen,” she said. “Now we can mingle, talk to oldfriends, and meet new ones.”In the Women’s Division 60 and older,Mabel Doctor was a strong player going upagainst another highly-skilled player for firstplace, Rosie Billie, who won the Cindy & KeithOsceola Memorial Tournament in May 2004.Rosie said her daughter urged her two years agoto get out of the house and play pool again aftershe had quit playing for a long time.It was a close win and Doctor came infirst, putting Rosie in second place.In the Women’s Division, Mabel Doctorwent on to beat Louise Osceola for the title ofGrand Champion.Playing a hard to beat smooth, consistentwinning player, Joe Billie Jr., was Ronnie Doctorin the Men’s Division ages 60 and older. Doctoranalyzed his shots and played hard but took secondplace and Billie Jr. took first.In the Men’s Division 55-59, SammieGopher showed his skills in defeating tough competitionput up by David Bowers for first place. Joe BillieJr. went on the beat Sammie Gopher for the title ofgrand champion.Participating in the tournament wasSusan EtxebarriaJoe Billie Jr. finished first in the Men’s 60 and Olderdivision.Chairman Mitchell Cypress who seemed to enjoytalking and laughing with Tribal citizens just as muchas playing pool.“Seniors like to show their skills, get togetherand exchange stories,” Cypress said. “You neverknow who’s going to be here.”Recreation Sponsors Youngsters in T-BallEmma BrownThese proud youngsters will represent Brighton in the OCRA T-ball league.By Felix DoBoszHOLLYWOOD — The Seminole HardRock Hotel & Casino played host to the AnnualCindy Osceola & Keith Osceola Memorial All Indian8-Ball and 9-ball Pool Tournament on April 22–23.Family, friends and Tribal citizens gathered in thelarge ballroom formerly known as “The Club”, whileparticipating in the opening ceremonies to honor thememories of the late Cindy and Keith Osceola.There were a dozen bar tables stretched outover thick plush carpeting. The Hard Rock also furnishedlunch and dinner for the participants and spectatorsduring the long tournament days. The poolplayers competed for top cash prizes, winners alsotook home valuable traditional patchwork jackets.During thepool matches, youcould hear the constanthum of electronicbells emanatingfrom video bingomachines on thecasino floor driftingthrough the ballroomarea. Besides thefree T-shirts, therewere free raffle givea-waysof valuablemerchandise thatsome were able towin as they heardtheir lucky numbersselected. VivianDelgado whoemceed the eventwith Donna Turtlewas constantly at themike between games giving away the prizes. After thelong 8-ball tournament concluded, the 9-ball tournamentgot started.Here is the official result list of all the winnersin this year’s Annual Cindy Osceola & KeithOsceola Memorial All Indian 8-Ball and 9-ball PoolTournament as compiled and submitted by BigCypress Recreation Coordinator Steve Frost, who alsoannounced matches during the pool competitions:8-BallSuper Senior Men 60 and older: 1. RussellBy Emma BrownBRIGHTON — The futurebaseball and softball stars of Brightonare hard at again with T-ball seasonwell underway. This year, theBrighton Recreation department sponsoreda team of little ones to representthe Brighton reservation in theOkeechobee County OCRA T-ballleague.Each member of the team isshowing great potential and I feel confidentthat we are witnessing thebeginning of some great sports careersfrom our youth. Good luck to theBrighton Recreation T-Ball team, wewish you well this season.Pool Tournament Commemorates Cindy, Keith OsceolaOsceola, 2. Eugene Bowers, 3. Joe Billie Jr., 4.Ronnie Doctor, 5. Sam Nelson.Senior Men 55-59: 1. James Bert, 2. JamesSweat, 3. Keno King, 4. David Jumper, 5. SammieGopher.Super Senior Women 60 and older: 1. LouiseBillie, 2. Betty Osceola, 3. Mabel Doctor, 4. RosieBillie, 5. Annie Jumper.Senior Women 55-59: 1. Juanita Osceola, 2.Alice Sweat, 3. Louise Osceola, 4. Esther Buster.Singles Men: 1. Jack Billie, 2. Randy Clay,3. David Cypress, 4. Charles Osceola, 5. GeorgeGrasshopper.Singles Women: 1. Theresa Nunez, 2. LauraClay, 3. Nina Garcia, 4. Jane Doctor, 5. NettieStewart.Juniors 7-10: 1. MarshallTommie, 2. ChiefBillie, 3. ClarissaJumper, 4. KaylanOsceola, 5. DakotaTiger.Juniors 11-17: 1. Lee Stewart, 2.Huston Osceola, 3.Morgan Frank, 4.Rob Osceola, 5.Ralph Sanchez Jr.SeniorScotch Doubles: 1.James Sweat-AliceFelix DoBoszEugene Bowers finished second in Super Senior Division.Sweat, 2. RonnieDoctor-MabelDoctor, 3. KenoKing-Louise Billie,4. Joe Billie Jr.-Annie Jumper, 5. Alan Jumper-Louise Osceola.Scotch Doubles: 1. David Cypress-LauraClay, 2. Charles Osceola-Phalyn Osceola, 3. RandyClay-Brenda Cypress, 4. James Farmer-Linda Jones,5. Ryan Osceola-Miranda Tommie.9-BallMen: 1. Randy Clay, 2. Charles Osceola, 3.Ira Buster, 4. Joey Micco, 5. Russell Osceola.Women: 1. Phalyn Osceola, 2. JuanitaOsceola, 3. Linda Jones, 4. Nina Garcia, 5. TheresaNunez.

The Seminole Tribune 15 May 20, 2005First Annual Hard Rock Golf TournamentBy Kenny BayonTAMPA — The First Annual SeminoleTampa Hard Rock golf tournament was a rocking successas over 100 golfers competed to commemoratethe first year opening of the hotel casino. TheTournament was held on April 4 at the TournamentsPlayers Club professional golf course.The course was quite a challenge said Tribalcitizen Terry Hahn, “It was a real tough course consideringhow narrow the fairways were and how longthe course was. That’s why professionals play here,”she said with a smile.Hahn, along with Joe Smith, Brad Miller andBarry Smith shot a pro low score of 61.TJ Young was very impressed by the tournamentand the course.“It was a real tough and challenging courseand it was a beautiful day to play. We all came outhere to have a good time and have fun. The SeminoleTribe and the Hard Rock Hotel did a good job of takingcare of everyone and making sure it was a grandevent. I’m sure next year will even be better,” saidYoung.By Kenny Bayon, C.FT.PLANTATION, FL — The Seminole Tribehad a distinct opportunity to help sponsor, and alsoplay golf with, Hall of Fame Florida State footballHead Coach Bobby Bowden. Moses “Bigg Shot”Jumper Jr., Lawrence Osceola, Mike Tiger and ChrisOsceola participated in the event and even had thepleasure of golfing nine of the 18 holes with thefamous coach.This event was held at the beautiful at LagoMar Resort and Club on April 15.While golfing in the middle of a hot afternoon,Coach Bowden was pleasant enough to let meask him some questions.I asked Coach Bowden how it felt to playwith real Seminoles and he replied “It’s great; theyare always very nice to me and good golfers as well.”He said with a smile “I have met some ofthese young fellas before and it’s real nice to spend aday on the course with them.”Mike Tiger had met the coach a few timesbefore during student trips to visit the FSU campus,but had never played golf with him.“Coach Bowden is one of my all-time idols,a wonderful man. He is so down to earth and makesyou feel very comfortable,” said Tiger, “I was awed atwhat a good man he is and I see why he related to hisplayers and coaches at all levels. We talked about ourchildren because coach is such a family man.”HollywoodRecreation Director Moses“Bigg Shot” Jumper Jr.said “It was a privilege toplay golf with a man whoholds such high integrityand is leader of men. Hehas always been an inspirationto me, not only as agreat coach but as a familyman as well.”Jumper playswith coach annually, andsavors every time he getsthe opportunity.Bowden’s faithand family have alwaysbeen most important tohim. The nation can followson Tommy Bowden’scareer as head coach at Clemson University, as wellas Terry Bowden, who is ABC’s college football studioanalyst. The Bowden’s oldest son, Steve Bowden,co-wrote a book titled “The Bowden Way,” with hisdad, which hit the Wall Street Journal’s best seller list.Youngest son, Jeff, will be in his 11th season on theFSU staff in 2004 and his fourth as offensive coordinator.The four boys, daughters Robyn Hines, whois married to Clemson assistant coach Jack Hines,Ginger Madden, and 21 grandchildren make up theBowden clan.Most college football fans will remember the2003 football season as the year in which BobbyBowden’s 342nd career win made him the all-timewinningest coach in Division 1A history.However, Bowden and FSU fans will likelyremember his 28th season at FSU as being the one inwhich he reestablished his program as one of thenation’s elite. The Seminoles traveled to the OrangeBowl on the heels of a breathtaking win overintrastate rival Florida, with their 11th ACC championshipin 12 years and a return to the familiar 10-winseason landmark.Bowden took over an FSU program prior in1976 that had won just four games over the previousthree seasons. He has remained at FSU, despite offersfrom NFL teams and several prestigious college footballprograms. Bowden’s loyalty has meant the worldto Florida State University and its athletics program.After the tournament, a banquet was heldwhere they gave away door prizes such as new golfclubs, golf bags, golf club head covers and practiceputter greens. There was also a good old fashion barbequethat included chicken, burgers and hot dogs.The Seminole Tribe and the Hard Rock put on a greatevent to commemorate the first year of their beautifulhotel.Results: 1. Joe Smith, Barry Smith, BradMiller and Terry Hahn, 61, 2. Marcy Osceola, PaulHanson and Jessie Jimmie, 62, 3. TJ Young, DoreenOsceola, Bas Garcia and Kenny Bayon, 62, 4. JahnaSmith, Manual Garcia, Cal Doony and Ricky Doctor,63, they tied for third but lost on the tiebreaker, 5.Jimmy Osceola Jr, George Grasshopper and LindaTommieMen’s Seniors Longest Drive: GeorgeGrasshopper, Hole 3; Men’s Longest Drive: JahnaSmith, Hole 9; Woman’s Longest Drive: Terry Hahn,Hole 12; Closest to the Pin: Brad Miller, RussChristianson, Doug Hoppe and Jackie Smith.Seminoles Golf with Coaching LegendTribune File Photo(L-R) “Bigg Shot” Jumper, Lawrence Osceola,Bobby Bowden, Mike Tiger, and Chris Osceola.“I feel great physically,” said Bowden. “I’vealways been a people person. I enjoy getting to knowpeople, so the recruiting is still a lot of fun for me. Ilike going into a player’s home and meeting his parentsand family. I don’t have any desire to slow downon all the elements outside of the actual game thatsome people find hard. I understand why it grindsaway at some people, but it just doesn’t on me. Iguess I’ve always been able to put football in itsplace.”He has developed the most consistently successfulprogram in the history of college football.FSU won more games in the decade of the 1990s thanany other program. The win over Wake Forest onOctober 25th of last season allowed him to pass JoePaterno to become the all-time winningest coach.One of Bowden’s greatest coaching achievementsrevolves around his success in bowl games. His18-8-1 record and .685 bowl winning percentage rankfirst all-time. Only Joe Paterno has won more bowlgames. Indeed, Florida State’s eighth head coach hasinked his name on the list of legends while coachingSamford for four years, West Virginia for six and 28years at FSU.It has been well chronicled how theBirmingham, Ala., native left snowy West Virginia tocome to Florida State and save the program. Threeseasons after he first walked across the campus, hehad taken FSU to within one game of a nationalchampionship.Rising aboveBowden’s coachingaccomplishments, though,are his credentials as aman. Friendly and outgoing,he is a deeply religiousman who believesstrongly in the strength ofthe family. He loves people.His personality andcharm are bigger than lifeand he has become somewhatof a folk hero.Bowden was anoutstanding football playerat Woodlawn High Schoolin Birmingham, Ala., andwent on to Alabama as afreshman quarterback, fulfillinga lifelong dream to play for the Crimson Tide.He lasted one semester in Tuscaloosa before highschool sweetheart Ann Estock lured him back toBirmingham.They soon married and Bobby transferred toHoward College in Birmingham. The two celebratedtheir 50th wedding anniversary in 1999, the same yearFSU won its second national championship andBowden coached his only undefeated team, the onlyteam ever to go wire-to-wire as the AP No. 1 in collegefootball history.Bowden served as an assistant football coachand head track coach at Howard College, now calledSamford University, from 1954-55. He left his almamater to serve as Athletic Director and Head Coach atSouth Georgia Junior College from 1956-58. Hereturned to Samford as head coach from 1959-62.He joined the Florida State coaching staffunder head coach Bill Peterson as wide receiverscoach from 1963-65. During that time, he coachedSeminole receiver T.K. Wetherell who is now presidentof FSU.Bowden moved on to West Virginia, servingas offensive coordinator from 1966-69 before takingover as the Mountaineers’ head coach from 1970-1975. He was named FSU’s head coach in January1976 and has been with Florida State since that day.Sources: Florida State University athleticprofile.‘War United’ Places 4th In Basketball TournamentBy Kenny BayonLAWRENCE, KS — War United, a teamthat consisted of Seminole citizens, employees andcommunity members, placed fourth at the 2005 NIAAMen’s Basketball All Indian National Championships.The tournament was held by the National IndianAthletic Association (NIAA) and hosted by HaskellIndian Nation University on April 20–23.After a controversial second round loss toIndian Ave, War United came from the loser’s bracketto win five games in a row and set up a rematch withthe team that gave them their only loss.War United was made up of Pete Osceola,Marl Osceola, Jerome Davis, Leon Wilcox, JohnMorales, TonyHeard, RichardDionne, CarlosAdamson, Joe BearsTail and EricPlainbull. In the firstgame, the team wasstill wary and itshowed as they onlyled CMB by halftimeby 3 points but endedup winning 85-40,sending them againstIndian Ave, a teamthat consisted of formercollege and currentHaskell players.Indian Avecame out as hot as ateam can come out,hitting threes from allover the court, andtook a commanding17-4 lead. WarUnited made a furious comeback to tie the game at 29at the end of the first half. In the fourth period, withthree minutes to go, they took a six point lead. IndianAve made a comeback and took the lead with lessthan a minute to go. War United had numerous opportunitiesto win the game but failed to execute, and offthey were to the loser’s bracket.The next game was a forfeit. War Unitedlooked to take their frustrations out on the 4 Springersand started on fire from the beginning, they took a 23-0 lead with 10 minutes left in the first half. They wereled by Tony Heard’s 17 and Richard Dionne nine firsthalf points to take a 52-24 halftime lead.The second half was much of the same asthey kept up the defensive pressure and ran at will.Jerome Davis scored 8 points in the second half,which included a nice two-handed slam followed byan alley-oop from Carlos Adamson for the over therim two-handed lay up. Pete Osceola also contributed12 points in the second half.Their next opponent was the Untouchables,who happened to be the Haskell University IntramuralChampions. The game began with a powerful post upmove by Marl Osceola, but the Untouchables kept thegame close and even took a 14-13 lead. It would bethe last lead they would have in the game, the WarUnited high octane offense and stifling defense beganto take its toll.A Pete Osceola 17-foot jumper gave them a24-22 lead they would never relinquish. A three pointerby Richard Dionne, a Marl Osceola lay-up, a putback by Tony Heard, a lay-up by Carlos Adamson andfree throws by John Morales helped give them a 40-33 halftime lead. Marl led first half scorers with 11followed by eight by Carlos.The Untouchables kept it close for most ofthe second half but never got within eight points ofWar United. Every time it looked like they wouldmake a come back, War United was there to add tothe lead. There was one play that stood out and sealedthe deal.It began with Jerome Davis blocking a shotand then blocking the put back. After a mad scramblefor the ball Tony Heard picked it up and started atwo-on-two fastbreak, flashing downthe court like bolt oflightning. Jeromecame from nowhereand Tony gave him ano look pass for thetwo hand, over therim lay-up. Jeromeled the second halfin scoring with 11points.RichardDionne led WarUnited with 18points. TheUntouchables wereled by JamesJackson’s 20, JohnKenny BayonWar United came from the bottom bracket to finish fourthin the NIAA tournament.Young and BenCarrywater each had12 points. The convincing86-72 victorysealed the fate ofthe rematch everyone wanted to see, a shot at playingteam Indian Ave for fourth place.The game War United wanted most was arematch with the only team that not only beat thembut give them a tough game. They won every consolationgame by lopsided scores, the closest being 14.That hunger showed in the early stages of the game asWar United came out relentless by playing teamdefense.Indian Ave scored first but was answered bya three pointer by Carlos Adamson, a lay-up by TonyHeard, a lay-up by Pete Osceola, free throws by MarlOsceola, and a three point clinic by Richard Dionne.War United staked out a commanding 40-22 half timelead. Richard led the first half scorers 13 and TonyHeard added seven.The second half was more of the same asIndian Ave tried to cut into the lead only to find aroad block. It was the War United defense that cameout with unmatched intensity that gave Indian Ave themost trouble, as they couldn’t even shoot the ballwithout a hand in their face. A spinning lay-up byEric PlainBull, a deep three pointer from JeromeDavis, a reverse lay-up by Leon Wilcox, a rim rattlingdunk by Richard and a fade away jumper by Jeromewere a few of the second half highlights.This sealed the game in a decisive 73-57 victoryand place fourth in the NIAA Men’s NationalChampionship for team War United.

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The Seminole Tribune 19 May 20, 2005To April Maryann Billie,A DaughterA daughter is a wonderful blessingA treasure from above,She’s laughter, warmth, and special charmShe’s thoughtfulness and loveA daughter brings a special joyThat comes from deep insideAnd as she grows to adult hoodShe fills your heart with prideWith every year that passesShe’s morespecial thanbeforeThrough manystagesThrough everyageYou love hereven moreNo words candescribe thewarm memoriesThe pride andgratitude thatcomes fromHaving a daughterBut years seem to pass rapidlyFor it seems as if only yesterdayYour little frame was in my armYet see how you’ve grown todayToday you may well have grown upBut in my heart you will always beMy special tiny little baby girlThe one that God above gave to meAs you celebrate this birthdayWe wish the very best for youSending endless loving wishes to becometrueWe all love and miss you verymuch. Happy birthday April.From,Stevie, Tyrus, Mom, Dad,Issiah, Merideth, Moses, Adriana, Juelz,Baby MosesTo Amos Billie,Thank you dad; for being ourrock and for being strong. When thingsget toughyou arealways therefor us. Wewould like towish you avery happybelatedbirthday onMay 5 andmore wishesand happinessfor you today and in the comingyears. We will always cherish and loveyou forever.From,Tyrus, April, Stevie, Mom,Moses and IssiahHappy belated birthday to mydaughter Victoria on April 30; she turned4-years-old. Happy birthday to youVictoria and we love you. God bless you.From,Mom (Jahna Smith), Dad,Candy, Maya, Corrina and JohnnyHappy belated birthday to mygirls: Michelle Ann Jimmie on April 1,Jazmine Essence Billie on March 27 andAbegale Jimmie on March 30 from thefamily. We love u all!Love,Your Mom and DadHappy BirthdayBetty Mae Jumper, born April27, 1922, celebrated her 83rd birthday athome with her children Moses “BiggShot” Jumper Jr., Scarlett Jumper, littlebrother Boettner “Ruggy” Jumper andother family members and friends.I just wanted to say a big happybirthday to Betty again, and thank MikeTiger,Betty’snephewand hiswife forincludingmein onthisspeciallady’sbirthday. I hope to be invited to her 84thbirthday.Sincerely,Wanda BowersHappybirthdayDakota Tiger!!To our littlepunk who makeslife interesting!We loveyou so much,Mom,Jason, Jaimie,Yey Yah andMichaelHappy birthday Julia ChristinaSmith. To my beautiful precious little girl;it’s another year gone by three years goneby since mommy and I brought you homeon May 23, 2002.You were born and still I thankGod today for bringing you into our livesso I can be your daddy. You are so smart,determined, strong, and funny you crackme up when you get in trouble and I say Iwill spank your butt and you say I’llspank your butt and you always get out oftrouble.You have made mommy and meso very proud. Lord help us in our next 30years. I will be home soon. Look fornotices of your birthday party Love youbabe.Love you always,Your Dad and Mom, Mike andRachael SmithHappy birthday Sherry Marajof the Communications department. Mayall of your kids behave and the phones notring on this special day! Enjoy!To Precious Louise Jimmie,I would like to wish you a happy4th birthday, and would like to let youknow I’m sorry I can’t be there with youon this special day. I want you to know Ilove you and miss you very much and thatI will be coming home soon.Love,DaddyHappy birthday Jason Dodd!! Bestwishes to a veryspecial and handsomeyoung man.We love youmore than you’lleverknow–always tryto remember that.Love,Mom, Jaimie,Dakota, Yey Yahand MichaelMarvin and TheresaBowers of the Brighton reservationwould like to announce theengagement and wedding of theirdaughter Trina M. Bowers toMichael Collins on July 16 at theMaple Grove Baptist church inLakeport, Fla.Trina is the granddaughterof Reverend Wonder Johnsand Mary Johns of the Brightonreservation and the granddaughterof Elsie Bowers of the Hollywoodreservation. Michael Collins’ parentsare Daryl and Tonya Collinsof Zider, TexasTrina attends theHeritage Institute of MassageTherapy in Ft. Myers, Fla. andwill graduate in August 2005.Michael is employed withRaymond’s Lumber supply in Ft.Myers, Fla.Congratulations, Trinaand MichaelCongratulationsto Ciara Desiree Billieand Joseph Gueruewho married on April 15at 7 p.m. in theLaCapella Chapel in LasVegas, Nev.Ciara Billie is aSeminole Tribal citizenand a member of thePanther clan and JosephGuerue is a member ofthe Rosebud Sioux Tribeof South Dakota. Ciaraand Joseph reside inHollywood, Fla. on theHollywood reservation.Ciara works forCongratulationsNewly Weds Mr. & Mrs. Gueruethe Seminole Tribal Career DevelopmentTraining Program as a managementintern, at the Hollywood Hard RockHotel & Casino. Joseph works at theSeminole Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum inHollywood.Ciara’s parents are: motherBarbara Butera and step-father RoyButera, of Cooper City, Fla. and fatherColley Billie. Joseph is the son ofLucille and the late James Guerue ofParmalee, South Dakota.In attendance for the weddingwere family and friends. Ciara’s weddingdress, groom’s shirt and maid ofhonor’s dress made by bride’s grandmother,Mary Osceola Moore.Bridal party: Samantha OsceolaHisler, Maid of Honor and bride’s sister;Karie Osceola, bride’s cousin; TinaMarie Osceola, bride’s cousin; DouglasGuerue, groom’s bother; Craig Molstad,groom’s friend; and Paul Guerue,groom’s brother.Ciara was walked down theaisle and “given away” by her clanuncles, David Bruce Osceola and FrankMoore Jr.PoemTo Precious and Barbra Jimmie,To my Daughters with LoveI’m missing you both now that I’m goneBut don’t think I don’t love you because Idid wrongWhen the sun goes down and the nighttime arrivesI think about you both every day I amaliveI’ve asked God to protect you from dangerand harmSo that one wonderful day I can return toyour little armsWhen you get lonely because Dad is notthereLook to a star in the skyAnd you will know that the good Lord iskeeping an eyeHe’s taking my place to make sure you aresafeBecause he wants you to always have asmile on your faceYou both make me proud knowing thatyour mineYou both are special and pretty and one ofa kindI love you all so much from the depth ofmy heartIf I had it my way we would never beapartI get down on my knees and I pray andcryBut God helped me dry the tears from mylonely eyesHe gives me the Guidance and strength IseekEven though I’m strong at times I getweakAs I close this letter I’ll simply just statePlease be there for me when I walk outthese gatesLove,DaddyNew KidI would like to congratulate mysister Danielle on the birth of her sonChanon Frye; born March 10, weighing 9pounds and measuring 10-and-a-half inches.I love you and thank you for giving mesuch beautiful nieces and a nephew tohave in my lifeLove,Desiree Jumper, your sister

The Seminole Tribune 20 May 20, 2005The History of the Water Resources DepartmentSubmitted by the Water Resources DepartmentHOLLYWOOD — The Water RightsCompact (Compact) is an agreement between theSeminole Tribe of Florida (Tribe), the South FloridaWater Management District (SFWMD) and the stateof Florida that is part of the Federal Public Law 100-228 Land Settlement Act signed by Congress in 1987.The Compact allows the Tribe to regulateitself, dealing with issues related to surface watermanagement, or drainage, water use from canals andwells and environmentally sensitive waters, such aswetlands and their water quality. The Compact establisheda procedure and process where the Tribe wouldorderly develop, with notice being made to theSFWMD through an annual work plan and its amendments.All Florida laws related to these mattersmust follow the procedures in the Compact. All otherFederal laws administered by the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers (USACOE) and the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (USEPA) are still enforced bythese agencies on Tribal lands.A criteria manual was attached to the originalCompact that set out the standards by whichdevelopment and design of facilities would follow.The manual established specifics by which engineers,biologists, planners and other professionals wouldbuild their projects to accomplish the economic andsocial plans of the Tribe. The manual has changedvery little in the last 16 years, except for the wetlandregulations.In order to fulfill the commitments under theCompact, in November 1989 the Tribal Council,through a water code ordinance, established aSeminole Water Commission (SWC) to review andrecommend to the Council the building of the variousprojects presented to them by the Water ResourceManagement Department (WRMD) of the Tribe.The Commission is comprised of two Tribalrepresentatives each from Hollywood, Big Cypress,and the Brighton reservations, and one from theImmokalee reservation. The Commission, togetherwith technical assistance from the WRMD has developedrules to protect the quality of surface waterswithin the boundaries of the Tribe’s reservations.The Tribal Council enacted the water code toestablish a legal framework for protecting and restoringthe waters of the Tribe’s reservations. Pursuant toTribal Council direction in implementing tribal sovereignty,the WRMD developed a program to protectwater quality.The code has sections related to the manual,plus water quality powers and regulations regardingthe transportation of wastewater residual across reservationlands. All new work plans approved by theSWC are presented to the Tribal Council for theirapproval. The SFWMD is then noticed through thework plan and then, through certain set time lines, theGoverning Board of the SFWMD must concur, concurwith conditions or object to a project or workplan. The final resolution of a disputed work plan canonly be made in a federal court.The Tribe applied to the federal governmentto obtain powers of a state to set water quality in surfacewaters on its reservations and was approved in1996 by the USEPA. The WRMD functions as thelead agency of the Tribe setting and reviewing thesestandards to be in compliance with the federal CleanWater Act.In 1996, the Tribal Council adopted waterquality standards for the Big Cypress reservation.Standards for the Brighton reservation were adoptedin 1998. The WRMD performs data collection andwater quality monitoring for all Tribal reservations,trust lands and properties. This includes: sampling,analysis, data management and reporting to federaland regional agencies.The WRMD also works cooperatively withthe U.S. Geological Survey and the SFWMD to monitorthe quality and quantity of water entering andleaving the reservations and at the common borders.The WRMD has developed a water conservationplan for Big Cypress. The purpose of the conservationplan is to improve water quality, increasestorage capacity, increase flood protection, andenhance wetland hydro periods. On Jan. 7, 2000, theSeminole Tribe of Florida and the USACOE signedthe Project Cooperation Agreement enabling implementationof a portion of the plan referred to as theCritical Restoration Project.The WRMD serves as the Tribe’s liaison tofederal and state agencies managing water resources.Additionally, the WRMD assists other Tribal departments,such as Housing and Real Estate. The WRMDalso works with Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. in itsdevelopment and management of Tribal naturalresources.The WRMD assists applicants and the Tribalprojects to file with the USACOE for wetland dredge& fill permits and the various EPA permits such asNPDES, SPCC plans for fuel facilities, and hazardoussite remediation environmental assessments.To protect surface and ground water frompotential contamination as a result of industrial andagricultural land uses; the WRMD continually investigates,assesses and coordinates the remediation ofhazardous and non-hazardous materials on all Triballands.While some of this work entails testing,monitoring and removal of contaminated water andsoil, other work is aimed toward the prevention ofsuch pollution. These efforts include: scheduling ofused oil, household and industrial waste pickups,designing emergency response and spill control plans,installation of monitoring wells, water and soil testingand educating Tribal and community members onproper disposal and reduction of harmful chemicals.To better understand the ecology of the naturalsystems with changes in water quality and quantity,the WRMD has worked with researchers fromFlorida Atlantic University under a national park servicegrant. The long term reduction in the level ofnutrients in runoff water will promote healthy nativeplant communities, reduce the spread of invasiveplant species on land and in the waterways and contributeto the overall goal of ecosystem of restorationin South Florida.Experience around the world has shown thatpeople respect and value what they know and understand.Native Americans have historically known intimatedetails about the living world around thembecause their lives depended on that knowledge. Aneducation program focused on Seminole Tribal naturalresources and their cultural significance is plannedto ensure that the next generation of land use and economicplanners has a thorough understanding of thephysical and cultural resource base.The WRMD has offices in the Hollywood,Big Cypress and Brighton reservations. The mainadministrative office is located in the third floor ofthe Hollywood Headquarters building. You may contactthem at (954) 966-6300, direct at (954) 967-3402or by fax at (954) 967-3501.

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The Seminole Tribune 22 May 20, 2005 UtilitiesContinued from page 18features, to help manage all phases of operations.The direct advantages provided by a GIS are:improved access to available information, accurate,up-to-date spatial data, increased productivity, bettercross-function, or interdepartmental coordination andthe ability to provide additional services to all Tribalcitizens.Finally, the Building and Grounds divisionmanages the day-to-day preventive maintenance to allgovernmental facilities including Tribal office buildingsat all reservations, preschools, Hot Meals andother buildings. Interior maintenance work includessuch activities as painting, electrical and plumbingrepairs, re-modeling, and flooring. Lawn maintenanceand parking facility maintenance are within the scopeof their exterior work.The main Utilities department office is locatedin the first floor of the Hollywood TribalHeadquarters. Should you need the offered services,you may contact the cordial and serviceable administrativestaff at (954) 966-6300, direct at (954) 967-3401 or by fax at (954) 967-3475.Attention Tribal MembersComplimentary Tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday SessionsOne ticket per Tribal member, available at the Will Call windowFor more information, call Jennifer Keefe at (54)966-6300, x1139.

The Seminole Tribune 23 May 20, 2005Vacation Without Worry By Securing Your HomeSubmitted by Sergeant Al Signore, SPDVacation is a time for relaxation and enjoyment.It can be the time for crime victimization ifappropriate crime prevention measures are not followed.The following crime prevention tips or recommendationsare designed to allow the vacationer toenjoy a safe trip and to return to a secure residence.Before leaving secure your residence, andfollow these steps:Have good locks on all doors and windowsand use them.Make sure your residence looks lived in notempty.Leave shades and blinds in a normal position.Ask a neighbor to watch your residence while you areaway. Leave your vacation address and telephonenumber with a neighbor so you can be reached in caseof an emergency.Test your smoke and burglar alarms.Stop all deliveries, arrange for a neighbor to pick upyour mail. Newspaper and packages.Arrange for someone to mow your lawn,rake leaves and maintain the yard to give the home alived-in look.Have a neighbor place garbage cans at thecurb on your normal pickup days and return themafter the garbage pickup has been made.Plug in timers to turn lights and a radio ortelevision on and off at appropriate times.Turn the bell or ringer on your telephonedown low. If a burglar is around, he won’t be alertedto your absence by a ringing telephone.If you have call forward on your telephone,forward your calls to a trusted friend or relative.Don’t announce your absence on an answeringmachine messages; leave your normal message onthe machine.Engrave your valuables with your driver’s licensenumber and post operation identification decals onentry doors and windows.Close and lock garage doors and windows.Ask a neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway.If you leave your car at home, park it as you normallywould. Vehicles parked outside should be movedoccasionally to appear that they are being used.Consider taking valuables to a bank safetydeposit box.Ask your police department to place your home ontheir vacation check list.CashDo not carry large amounts of cash. If youmust carry cash, never display large amounts.When possible, carry cash substitutes such astraveler’s checks or credit cards. Keep a writtenrecord of your traveler’s checks and credit card numbers,and keep them in a safe place. Have a telephonenumber you can call in case your checks or creditcards are stolen or lost.LuggageRemove old flight tags from your luggage.Old flight tags can cause confusion and misdirect yourluggage.Provide adequate identification on the outside andinside of your luggage.Never leave your luggage unattended, evenfor a short period of time.Never store cash, jewelry, medicine, or other valuablesin your luggage.On the roadBe aware of your surroundings and neveradvertise your plans to strangers; this includes travelroutes and the amount of cash you are carrying.Do not stop to offer help to a standardmotorist. Go to the nearest telephone or use your cellphone and call for assistance.If you suspect someone is following you,drive to the nearest service station, restaurant or businessand call the police or sheriff’s department. If youbelieve it is unsafe for you to get out of your car,sound the horn and flash your lights to draw attention.If your car breaks down, raise the hood andattach a white flag to the antenna or door handle. Ifsomeone stops to help it is advisable that you stay inyour locked car and ask them to call the police or thegarage. If you must abandon your car, keep all passengerstogether.Do not carry airline tickets or passport inopen view.Be very careful with bus, train or airplane tickets.They are as good as cash.Males are advised to carry their wallets in aninside pocket or front trouser pocket.Females are advised to carry their purseunder their arm.Take a picture of your suitcase and keep the pictureswith you. The pictures may be helpful in identifyingyour luggage if it is lost or stolen by an airline.While traveling, be sure your luggage islocked. However new Federal regulation require yourluggage to be unlocked while checking to board aplane in at an airport.Label each piece of luggage with your nameand business address.Car SecurityAlways lock your car after entering or leaving it.Park in a well lighted area.Check the back seat before entering youvehicle.Mark your car radio or removable car equipment withyour driver’s license number.Always lock valuables out of sight, preferablyin the trunk. Always carry wallet, checkbooksand purses with you.Do not advertise that you are a tourist. Placemaps and travel brochures in your vehicle’s glovecompartment.Hotel and Motel SecurityIf you are staying in a hotel or motel, take allof your luggage and valuables to your room. Neverleave money, checks, credit cards, car keys, or valuablesin the room. Take them with you.Determine the most direct route to and fromyour room, to the fire escapes, elevators, and nearesttelephone.When occupying or leaving your room, use all auxiliarylocking devices on doors and windows. (You maywant to purchase a portable door lock for traveling.)Keep a daily check on your belongings.Place extra cash, expensive jewelry or othervaluables in the hotel or motel safe.Use the door viewer to identify anyonerequesting entry. Open the door if you certain the personhas a legitimate reason to enter your room. If indoubt, call the hotel/ motel office.Unpack and place belongings in closet and dresser.Arrange your things so you will know if anything ismissing.Consider locking any electrical appliances(Blow dryers, electric shavers, etc…) in your luggage.Suitcases should always be locked so they cannot beused to carry your property out of your room.Report any lost or stolen items to thehotel/motel management and to the police.Report to the management any suspicious movementsin the corridors or rooms.SightseeingMake note of your passport number. If itbecomes lost or stolen, knowing your passport numberwill facilitate getting a new passport.Ask for directions at a hotel/motel on how toget to those attractions you want to visit.If you are going out in an unfamiliar area,ask the hotel clerk if there is any areas you shouldavoid.Select tour guides carefully.Don’t advertise you are a tourist. Don’t looklost or vulnerable. Walk with a purpose and stay alertto what’s happening around you. If you get lost, findan open business and ask for directions.Only carry with you the cash you will need,and only in small denominations.If older children go off separate, be sure they understandthe importance of keeping track of time andreturning promptly at appointed time.Camping TripsAvoid camping alone in isolated areas.Park your vehicle so it cannot be blocked byanother vehicle in case of an emergency.Mark all your belongings and campingequipment with your drivers license number and keepa record of equipment.Mark your tent, sleeping bags, and clothingwith indelible ink.Engrave your foot locker, thermos, coolers,lamps and flashlights, fishing gear, backpacks, barbecuegrills, etc…Familiarize yourself with local emergencylocations and phone numbers in case of accidents orcrimes.Avoid leaving your camping gear (cookstove, ice chest, chairs, etc.) out in the open unattended.Get to know your neighbors and help protecteach others belonging.Avoid walking alone at night.Use a spare lock so you can use storage containersat many parks.Use a chain and lock secure propane tanks,portable generators, spare tires, bicycles, etc..Always lock your camping trailer when youleave the vicinity.Install a lock device on the trailer towinghitch, so your trailer cannot be towed away.Repot any suspicious activities and all crimesto the proper authorities.For more information of Vacation CrimePrevention Tips call Sergeant Al Signore with theSeminole Police Department crime prevention unit at(813) 623-5748.

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The Seminole Tribune 25 May 20, 2005American Indian Journalism InstituteAccepting ApplicationsSubmitted by the American Indian JournalismInstituteVERMILLION, SD — The AmericanIndian Journalism Institute (AIJI), a training programfor Native American college students that has producedseveral professional journalists now working atdaily newspapers, is accepting applications for itsnew class in June. The application deadline is March31 and it can be found online at www.freedomforum.org/diversity.The Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundationpromoting employment diversity in America’snewsrooms, will fully fund and run the annual academicjournalism program for about 25 NativeAmerican college students. It will take place June5–24, at the Al Neuharth Media Center at theUniversity of South Dakota.Graduates of the program will receive fourhours of college credit awarded by the university anda $500 stipend/scholarship from the Freedom Forum,paid when the students return to college full time inthe fall.Top graduates of the program will receivepaid internships as reporters and photographers atdaily newspapers for the remainder of the summer.Graduates also will have the opportunity to join thestaff of reznetnews.org, the online Native Americancollege newspaper, as paid reporters or photographerswhen they return to school. With only a few exceptions,all reznetnews.org staff members are graduatesof AIJI, as the institute is called.Now in its fifth year, American IndianReview (AIR) magazine has produced professionalreporters recently hired by the Argus Leader newspaperin Sioux Falls, S.D., the Muskogee (Okla.) DailyPhoenix and the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson. AIRgraduates also have received paid internships for thissummer at The Washington Post, The AssociatedPress and several other newspapers around the country.Past AIR students have reflected the diversitythat the Freedom Forum is trying to encourage innewsrooms. They have belonged to dozens of tribesin states all over the country. They have come fromsmall tribal colleges such as Haskell Indian NationsUniversity in Kansas, Oglala Lakota College in SouthDakota and Salish Kootenai College in Montana, aswell as from large universities with prominent journalismprograms such as Syracuse University in NewYork, the University of Kansas and the University ofOklahoma.To be eligible, students must be enrolled in acollege and have completed their freshman year. Theyalso must be enrolled Tribal members or be able toprove lineage if asked. While tuition, fees, books,room and board are provided free, students must beable to provide their own transportation to and fromVermillion, S.D. They must attend the full programbeginning Sunday afternoon, June 5, and endingFriday afternoon, June 24. The program forbids theuse of alcohol, other intoxicants and illegal drugs atany time from June 5–24. Violators will be dismissed.Here’s the application process: Jack Marsh,the director of AIR, said he prefers that students benominated for the institute. Nominations can comefrom educators, mentors, elders or other interestedparties. Nominations should be made in the form of aletter addressed to: Jack Marsh, executive director, AlNeuharth Media Center, 555 Dakota St., Vermillion,SD 57069. Marsh also accepts nominations by e-mailat jmarsh@freedomforum.org. For further informationcall (605) 677-6315.The nominated student then will receive anapplication form and other materials. Students alsomay nominate themselves. If they do, however, it isrecommended that one or more letters from a teacher,counselor or elder accompany their completed applications.American Indians are by far the most underrepresentedpeople of color in the news media, andstereotypical and erroneous newspaper coverage ofIndian issues and Indian people shows it, Marsh said.The AIJI is part of the Freedom Forum’s commitmentto increase employment diversity at daily newspapers.“Improving diversity–having even oneNative American working in a newsroom–makes anewspaper more aware of Indians in its community,and more sensitive and intelligent in reporting storiesabout them,” Marsh said.An annual census of newsrooms shows thatonly about 300 Native Americans work at daily newspapers–outof about 54,000 journalists nationwide.AIR students will take a concentrated academicprogram on the basics of journalism in a university-approvedcourse titled “Journalism Theoryand Practice.” The college-level course is sanctionedthrough the University of South Dakota’s Departmentof contemporary media and journalism students mayapply to transfer the credits to other schools wherethey are enrolled.Students will concentrate on reporting fortwo weeks and most of them will spend one weeklearning photography. Weekly field trips will introducestudents to other aspects of journalism, includingsports writing. At previous sessions of AIR, thereporting and photography instructors have been professionaljournalists-many of them Native-working atsuch news organizations as Gannett, The WashingtonPost, The Miami Herald, The Oregonian in Portland,the Lincoln (Neb.) Journal Star and The AssociatedPress.Reznetnews.org becomes the AIR newspaperduring the institute, publishing stories and photos produceddaily by the students. Past guest presenters-andsubjects of AIJI student stories-have included prominentNative journalists Mark Trahant and GeorgeBenge. Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today and theFreedom Forum, Wilma Mankiller, former principalchief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and SouthDakota Governor Mike Rounds also have addressedand been interviewed by AIJI students.Each student will have a single room in adormitory. Meals will be provided on campus. TheFreedom Forum, based in Arlington, Va., is a nonpartisanfoundation dedicated to free press, free speechand free spirit for all people. The foundation focuseson three priorities: the Newseum, First Amendmentand newsroom diversity. The Al Neuharth MediaCenter at the University of South Dakota honorsNeuharth, a 1950 graduate of the University of SouthDakota.In addition to journalism education programsat the University of South Dakota, the FreedomForum funds and co-directs the Native AmericanNewspaper Career Conference at Crazy HorseMemorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The workshop,April 19–21, introduces Native high school andTribal college students to the possibilities of a journalismcareer.

The Seminole Tribune 26 May 20, 2005Positions AvailableJob Title: Purchasing ClerkDepartment: Seminole Police DepartmentNature of Work:Responsible for matching invoices,tracking billing/costing errors andprocessing transactions, Solvesminor problems such as invoiceerrors, backorders, exchanges, etc,Promptly and within contractguidelines, Verifies bills from suppliersand approves bill for payment,Maintain multiple filing systems,Coordinate with departmentsat tribal office, such as:Accounting, Building andGrounds, ExecutiveAdministrator’s office, Housing,Information Systems, Purchasing,Secretary/Treasurer’s office,Travel, and Utilities, Heavy liftingis a must.Essential Functions ofthe Job: Maintain a copy of allvehicle information and vehiclemaintenance, Maintain vehicle logon computer, Maintain a purchasingcatalog library, Consult catalogsand interview suppliers toobtain prices and specifications,Select products for purchase bytesting, observing and examiningitems, Recommend and maintainvendors used by the SeminolePolice Department and contractnegotiations on major purchases,Fill supply requests for BigCypress, Brighton, Immokalee, andTampa reservations and otherdepartments in Hollywood, Sendor store items purchased to have onhand and keep inventory of itemsto issue, Pick up items from vendorsthat are not delivered, Requestand process purchase orders andrequisitions to purchase office suppliesand furniture, as well as alllaw enforcement items from outsidevendors including, but notlimited to: vehicles, motorcycles,vehicle maintenance, guns, radars,uniforms, safety supplies, cameras,film and crime scene kits, Stockand maintain vending machineswith candy, chips, and drinks,Maintain vendor files with all pastand recent purchases, Maintainbuilding appearance and repairs,Process forms on new vendors toadd to the Tribal vendor list,Submit monthly reading for sixXerox® copy machines located onall reservations, Printing projects,such as business cards and certificates,Organize upcoming eventswithin the department, Any otherassignment at the discretion of theJob Title: Police Records ClerkDepartment: Seminole Police DepartmentNature of Work: Workincludes maintaining the recordkeepingsystem for the PoliceDepartment’s records managementsystem. Data is entered within arequired time frame for the creationof records and files and theaccurate retrieval of statistics andinformation. Perform a wide rangeof complex clerical work requiringspecialized knowledge. Work isaccomplished along with thedemanding fast-pace at receptiondesk.Essential Functions ofthe Job: Provide technical assistanceby entering all informationdata into the Incident BasedReporting system (IBR) for theaccurate compiling of crime statisticsand the creation of police files,records, documentation, and dispositions,Perform directed analysis,Draft specific sections of reportsfor data collection, Receive legaldocuments in the mail that requireknowledge of legal guidelines toprocess or route to proper departmentsand agencies. Collect fees;process records requests; issuereceipts, Screen calls, takes messages,Retrieve files and informationfor officers and staff, Ensuresfiles are signed in and out, Typevarious form letters and reportswhen instructions are explicit,Participate in the evaluation andoptions for equipment and variousoffice supplies, Performs minormaintenance of equipment, Greetvisitors and callers; directsinquiries to proper source, andanswers questions within contextof policies and procedures; sometimesinvolves contact of a difficultnature, Obtain factual informationfrom citizens, Use at least one typeof word processor, spreadsheet, ordata based software, Performduties of clerical staff members intheir absence, Perform other dutiesas required.Job Location andPhysical Requirements: Dutiesare performed in an office setting,Operate standard office equipmentto include, personal computers,copy machines, telephones, faxmachines, and calculators, Able tolift, carry and/or pull boxes withthe approximate weight of 10–16pounds, Able to utilize step stooland/or 6-foot ladder.Required Knowledge,Skills and Abilities: Ability to prioritize,organize, and perform workindependently, Ability to operategeneral office equipment, wordprocessing equipment, and microcomputersas required to accomplishthe work assigned, Ability toprovide guidance and training toother clerical staff members asneeded, Ability to monitor thedaily developments and progress ofwork performed and to modify orinitiate corrective action as appropriate,Ability to establish andmaintain effective working relationshipswith employees and thepublic, Ability to deal with publicrelations problems courteously andtactfully, Ability to analyze, evaluate,and recommend improved procedures,techniques, and equipment,Ability to maintain confidentialityof information, Ability toplan and coordinate multiple officeChief of Police.Job Location andEquipment Operated: Generallywork is performed in an indooroffice setting. When working in theoffice, incumbents typically workat a desk entering and receivingdata from a computer or terminal.Incumbents read and comprehendwritten material and make inferencesfrom the contents. Verbalcommunication is conducted faceto face, on the telephone, and in agroup meeting. Ability to lift andmove light to medium weightobjects.Required Knowledge,Skills and Abilities: Generaloffice skills (filing, filling out requisitions,order forms, and purchaseorders), Computer skills:Filemaker Pro, MS Excel, MSWord, Outlook and Windows,Ability to conduct agreements andmake arrangements with vendorson purchases, Ability to move, pickup and purchase items, when needed.Necessary SpecialQualifications: Must possess avalid Florida driver’s license.functions, Ability to proofread,research files, and logically organizeinformation, Ability to makeaccurate mathematical calculations,Ability to organize and manageseveral projects simultaneously andmeet deadlines, Ability to followcomplex oral and written instructions,Ability to communicateeffectively both oral and in writing,Ability to exercise independentjudgment, Ability to maintain oralcommunications, interpersonalskills, public relations, and customerservice, Ability to workaccurately and rapidly, Ability toindependently manage and operatean office setting and carry outpolices and procedures withinassigned areas of responsibility,Ability to work well under pressure,Ability to type at an accuraterate of speed; knowledge of dataentry operations, Ability to interpretand communicate the policies,procedures, and services of thedepartment, Ability to maintainmoderately complex records toensure their confidentiality.MinimumQualifications: High school diplomaor equivalent, including or supplementedby college or businessschool courses in secretarial science,Extensive experience inhighly responsible clerical andoffice work, with three years ofexperience as a secretary or anyequivalent combination of acceptableeducation and experience providingthe knowledge, abilities,and skill cited above.Susan Etxebarria(L-R) Brighton seniors Mabel Hought, Lottie Baxley and Happy Jones at the Brighton Senior Center.By Susan EtxebarriaBRIGHTON — The seniors at Brighton’sHot Meals started celebrating Mother’s Day a fewdays early. A group of mothers, grandmothers andgreat-grandmothers got the change to go out to lunchBy Jerry WilsonCopyright © 2004In the U.S. Mother’s Dayis a holiday celebrated on secondSunday in May. It is a day whenchildren honor their mothers withcards, gifts, and flowers. Firstobservance in Philadelphia, Pa. in1907, it is based on suggestions byJulia Ward Howe in 1872 andAnna Jarvis in 1907.Although it wasn’t celebratedin the U.S. until 1908, therewere days honoring mothers evenin the days of ancient Greece. Inthose days, however, it was Rhea,the mother of the gods who wasgiven honor.Later, in the 1600s, inEngland there was an annualobservance called “MotheringSunday.” It was celebrated duringLent, on the fourth Sunday. OnMothering Sunday, the servants,on May 3 to Benihana’s in Stuart, Fla.On May 5, the seniors played a short a gameof bingo before they held the drawings for the doorprizes. At the luncheon, each mother received a bouquetof flowers in a glass vase.Mother’s Day History and CustomsOPPORTUNITYAre you ready to make a change?The #1 company in Beauty and Nutrition islooking for an independant distributorCall Now!Mrs. Osorio(786) 399-3925!! LOSE WEIGHT NOW !!The natural way with HERBALIFEUp to 15 pounds in one monthFor a free sample call Carolinaat(954) 682-2384On May 6,Hollywood’s TribalCouncil Rep. Max B.Osceola Jr. sponsoreda lunch for theHollywood seniorsand their families atBenihana in Ft.Lauderdale.HollywoodTribal citizens took upabout 6 tables, withapproximatly 40 seniorsand family membersattending theluncheon.Photo by FelixDoBoszSeniors Attend Mother’s Day Gatheringwho generally lived with theiremployers, were encouraged toreturn home and honor their mothers.It was traditional for them tobring a special cake along to celebratethe occasion.In the U.S., in 1908 AnaJarvis, from Grafton, W.V., began acampaign to establish a nationalMother’s Day. Jarvis persuaded hermother’s church in Grafton, WestVirginia to celebrate Mother’s Dayon the anniversary of her mother’sdeath. A memorial service washeld there on May 10, 1908 and inPhiladelphia the following yearwhere Jarvis moved.Jarvis and others began aletter-writing campaign to ministers,businessmen, and politiciansin their quest to establish a nationalMother’s Day. They were successful.President WoodrowWilson, in 1914, made the officialannouncement proclaimingMother’s Day a national observancethat was to be held eachyear on the second Sunday ofMay.Many other countries ofthe world celebrate their ownMother’s Day at different timesthroughout the year. Denmark,Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia,and Belgium celebrate Mother’sDay on the second Sunday inMay, as in the U.S.Some motherly advice...Always change your underwear;you never know when you’ll havean accident; Don’t make that faceor it’ll freeze in that position; Becareful or you’ll put your eye out;What if everyone jumped off acliff? Would you do it, too?

The Seminole Tribune 27 May 20, 2005Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Builds New Home for Piestewa FamilySubmitted by National American IndianHousing CouncilFLAGSTAFF, AZ — Amidst thelights, cameras, and circus atmosphere of aHollywood production, one more Nativefamily realized the dream of homeownershipin an “extreme” way Tuesday as thefamily of the late Iraq war soldier PrivateFirst Class Lori Piestewa was handed thekeys to a new home in the outskirts ofFlagstaff.The hit ABC reality-televisionshow Extreme Makeover: Home Editionbuilt the home for Piestewa’s parents andher two children in seven days on landdonated by the San Manuel Band ofMission Indians. The almost 5,000-squarefoothome is an extreme change for thefamily after living in a small trailer on theNavajo Reservation in Tuba City, Ariz., 75FlexCrete will enablebuilding of better homesand provide economic aswell as environmentalbenefits, according toNavajo housing and plantleadersSubmitted by National AmericanIndian Housing CouncilPAGE, AZ — Amid the brightred rocks of the northern Arizona landscape,just outside the Navajo Nation, sitsa state-of-the art plant that the tribe’shousing leaders say will guarantee constructionof 300 new homes on Navajoland and will be an alternative source offunding in the wake of proposed budgetcuts.Navajo F1exCrete BuildingSystems, Inc., scheduled for its GrandOpening on April 28, manufacturesF1exCrete, a lightweight, fire-resistant,energy-efficient form of aerated concrete.Navajo Housing Authority investedapproximately $4 million in the plant withconstruction financing provided byWashington Mutual, according to CEOChester Carl.“Money from the federal governmentis not guaranteed,” said Carl, who isalso Chairman of the National AmericanIndian Housing Council (NAIHC). “Whenthere are no entitlement funds to meetneeds in Indian Country, tribes must findadditional means of funding-and that’swhat we are doing.” In addition to theconstruction of 300 new homes, Carl saysmiles north of Flagstaff.Construction of the home andthe story of the Piestewafamily will be featured in theshow’s season finale scheduledto air Sunday, May 22from 7–9 p.m. EST, on theABC television network.As the Piestewa’s settle into theirnew home, complete with a room dedicatedto Lori’s memory, it’s one step closer tobetter housing conditions for NativeAmericans across the U.S.“We congratulate the Piestewafamily and hope that more Native familieswill have the chance to realize the dreamof homeownership,” said NAIHCExecutive Director Gary L. Gordon.“Through our Housing First for FirstAmericans Campaign, we hope to assisthe hopes the idea of building withF1exCrete will catch on, resulting inlower cost in housing for tribes in theSouthwest.There may be also financial benefitsfor the Navajo Housing Authority(HA), which has a 10 percent equity interestin the Flex-Crete building systemworld-wide and 100 percent ownership ofthe plant.“If a similar plant were to bebuilt in China, for example, the HA wouldcollect on that 10 percent equity,” saidCarl. “NAIHC recognizes the Navajo HAfor their effort to provide better housingconditions for their people through the useand manufacturing of FlexCrete,” saidNAIHC Executive Director Gary L.Gordon. “This is an excellent examplehow tribes can look to alternativeresources for better housing conditionsand funding to provide for those conditions.”Five times lighter than traditionalconcrete, FlexCrete is made with fly ash,a by-product of the nearby Navajo PowerPlant. Fly ash comes from non-combustibleminerals that naturally occur fromcoal when it is consumed in electric generatingplants. Fly ash is collected fromthe generated exhaust stream from thepower plant, and is then mixed with water,fibers and cement to create FlexCrete,which can be cut as easily as wood.Fly ash is used in other buildingmaterials, including traditional concreteandunused portions of it are disposed inlandfills, according to a FlexCrete companyspokesperson. What sets the FlexCretematerial apart is that it is 70 percent flyash. Not only is FlexCrete environmentallyfriendly in terms of recycling resources,but it will also provide for more efficientLori Piestewa received nationalattention in 2003 as the first NativeAmerican killed in the Iraq wartribes in building 100,000 homes in thenext ten years, as there is an abundantneed for more homes in Indian Country.”Congressman Rick Renzi (R-AZ)visited the Piestewas’ former home inTuba City, Ariz. and the build site of theirnew home just north of Flagstaff.“I am hopeful the message willget out when people watch the show thatLori gave her life for her country but shereally came from a very, very simpleplace,” said Renzi. “This new home willNavajos To Produce Innovative Building MaterialIndian Summer Music AwardsExtends Entry DeadlineSubmitted by Carol CameronMILWAUKEE, WI — The second annualIndian Summer Music Awards (ISMA) has extendedthe deadline for this year’s music award entries toMay 31.The Indian Summer Music Awards aredevoted to the recognition of both established andemerging artists and their outstanding contributionstoward indigenous people music. The awards are anexample of how American Indian music is now beingrecognized around the world and is a statement forAmerican Indian entrepreneurship.The categories in 2005 for the music awardsare: Alternative Rock, Blues, Classic Rock,Contemporary Instrumental, Country, Flute, Folk,Native Spirit (non-Indian artist), Pop, Rap/Hip Hop,Spiritual, Spoken Word, Traditional Drum andTraditional Vocal.The goal is to honor the best AmericanIndian music that has been commercially releasedheating and cooling mechanisms inhomes, according to Assistant PlantManager Cliff Hancock.“This product will keep homescooler in the summer and warmer in thewinter,” said Hancock.Modular, ready-made homes andtrailers have dominated the Indian housingmarket in recent years, leading to a lack ofjob opportunities for Natives who areskilled in building homes. The productionand use of FlexCrete could reverse that,according to Carl.“We plan to use this product toincrease the ‘block building’ type of constructionin our communities,” he said.“This type of building system will lowerthe cost of housing and maintain the laborforce.”“Washington Mutual is verypleased have to played a role in thefinancing of the Flex-Crete plant,” saidWashington Mutual’s First Vice Presidentof Community and External AffairsDivision Beth Castro. The plant will contributeto the economic health and vitalityof this community in two key ways: jobcreation and affordable housing. Weapplaud the Navajo Housing Authority fortaking this historic step.”FlexCrete will produce solidblocks, similar to concrete blocks, whichwill be used for the block building as wellas structural reinforcement panels, andthin un-reinforced panels for sheathing.The product will be sold commercially onthe Navajo reservation as well as in thePhoenix, Ariz., Las Vegas, Nev. andAlbuquerque, N.M. markets.To view pictures of the FlexCreteplant and the product, visit NAIHC’s websiteat www.naihc.net.between March 2, 2004 and March 1, 2005. In addition,the awards have been created to increase awarenessof the history and diversity of both traditionaland contemporary American Indian culture.The music and film and video awards programsare the result of a partnership between IndianSummer Festival, which is North America’s largestAmerican Indian festival, and the University ofWisconsin–Milwaukee Office of American IndianStudent Services. The music awards are sponsored byMohican North Star Bingo and Casino. The IndianSummer Music Awards and the Film and Video ImageAwards are presented at the same awards ceremony,sponsored and produced by Looking GlassProductions.For more information, contact the IndianSummer Festivals, Inc. office at (414) 604-1000.TheIndian Summer Festival Web site is www.indiansummer.org.Indian Summer Festival runs Sept. 9–11, atMilwaukee’s lakefront Maier Festival Park.Rally to Focus on Peltier’sUnjust ImprisonmentSubmitted by the Lakota Student AllianceOGLALA, SD— The 6th Annual OglalaCommemoration Event set to begin on June 26 at theJumping Bull Property, south of Oglala, S.D.; thismarks the 30th anniversary of the Incident at Oglala.The event is free to the public, and begins at 12 p.m.MST.“It’s a time for healing and prayers toremember those warriors who lost their freedom andtheir lives during the Reign of Terroron Pine Ridge. Hopefully the healingemphasis will prevent another bloodycivil war from happening again on thesacred land of the Lakota Nation,” saidEvent coordinator Robert Quiver Jr., astudent at Oglala Lakota College, andco-founder of the Lakota StudentAlliance, a grassroots group on thePine Ridge Reservation.The Lakota Student Allianceand Oglala CommemorationCommittee jointly sponsor the event tohonor and remember the lives lost duringthe 1970s civil conflict on thereservation and to also raise awarenesstoward the unjust imprisonment of American IndianMovement (AIM) member Leonard Peltier, currentlyjailed in Leavenworth, Kan.Peltier’s imprisonment resulted from a shootingincident between AIM members and federalagents at the Jumping Bull property which was precipitatedby numerous unjust deaths of AIM supportersduring a tumultuous 1970s Civil War on PineRidge Reservation known as the “Reign of Terror.”“Leonard Peltier needs to be set free,” saidCommemoration Committee member RosalynJumping Bull of Oglala.Jumping Bull said she remembers the yearthe FBI ransacked and shot at her elder mother’shome following the deaths of two FBI agents. It’sthose kind of days that Rosalyn does not wish uponthe future generations of Lakota people who will beliving on the reservation.Annually, normal activities scheduled for thisevent include a traditional Lakota ceremonial prayerservice near the gravesites of AIM members Jun Littleand Joe Stuntz (Little Family cemetery). A memorialwalk for justice follows from thegravesites to the Jumping BullProperty. This is followed by a specialmemorial and giveaway for deceasedrelatives, coordinated by the JumpingBull Family. Finally, a concert foryouth awareness is held, concludingthis special day.Speakers for the 2004 eventinclude important figures that played avital role in the justice movement forPeltier’s freedom. They included:Vernon Bellecourt, principal spokespersonfor AIM; Rosalyn Jumping Bull ofOglala; Harvey Arden, an author andadvocate for Peltier’s release; Membersof the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee; Membersof Leonard Peltier’s Legal Team, and InternationalGuests as well.Special Entertainment Performances from:Lakota hoopdancer Clem Holy Eagle, Nammy awardwinner Wayquay, Oglala hip-hop artists Native Era,Muscogee hip-hop artist Julian B., Spyderzback, andmore to be announced. Oglala CommemorationCommittee members Wayquay, a 2000 Nammy winner,and Andy Mader will co-emcee this year’s event.We invite the public to this free event. Formore information on this event visit the website athttp://www.oglalacommemoration.com.be a great improvement forthe family and a great placeto raise the children.”Piestewa was bornand raised a Hopi on theNavajo Reservation. Herfather Terry is Hopi, whileher mother Percy is Hispanic.Piestewa was killed in an ambush nearNasiriyah, Iraq on March 23, 2003.Her story gained national attentionas she is believed to be the firstNative American killed in the Iraq war andbecause of her friendship with former prisoner-of-warJessica Lynch, who nominatedthe Piestewa family for the homemakeover. Lynch’s tape was among the1,000 received by the show daily. The producersof the show were struck by thetape, according to “Extreme Makeover:Home Edition” Executive Producer TomForman.“We were very moved by thetape,” said Forman. “Then when we readabout Lori’s story, we knew we wanted tobuild the Piestewas a home. They wererenting a trailer on school district land. Itworked for two people but then suddenlythey became substitute parents to Lori’stwo kids and then the trailer wasn’t rightfor them.” The tape sealed the deal forLori’s dream to come true and after eightmonths of logistics, the Piestewas are intheir new home.“We’re a television show aboutgiving to people who need and deserve anew home,” said Forman. “It was our treatto do this for a Native family.”Summer Festival Invites Seminole TribeCalling all: AmericanIndian artists, dancetroupes, educationalexhibitors, entertainers,fine artists/craft people,musicians or naturalproduct vendorsSubmitted by Élan Namath, MarketingInternMILWAUKEE, WI — TheIndian Summer Festival offers a fun andentertaining way to experience the diversityof both traditional and contemporaryAmerican Indian culture. The festivaltheme is used to plan events to showcaseAmerican Indian entertainers, musicians,fine artists and craft people.The festival celebrates the richAmerican Indian heritage with authentictribal villages, storytellers, traditionalhandcrafts, dance troupes and lacrosse.The Indian Summer Festival is held onMilwaukee’s beautiful Lake Michiganwaterfront and is the home ofSummerfest, the 2002 Music Festival ofthe Year Award. Yearly festival attendanceis between 65,000–70,000.If you would like to participatein this year’s Indian Summer Festivalplease go to our website,http://www.indiansummer.org/, or toapply for space at the festival, please goto http://www.indiansummer.org/festival.htm.Festival Highlights include: Acompetition Pow Wow with the “mustsee” grand entry of dancers. Friday’sEducation Day allows students to learnabout American Indian culture,Spectacular lakefront fireworks Fridayand Saturday night, The Circle of Art,The Gathering Place provides informationon health, social services and environmentalissues, The Natural Path Areafeatures traditional American Indian healingmethods and herbs and traditionalAmerican Indian foods.When: Sept. 9–11; Sept. 9 from4 p.m.–12 a.m., Sept. 10 from 12p.m.–12 a.m. and Sept. 11 from 11a.m.–10 p.m.Where: Henry Maier FestivalPark, 200 North Harbor Drive,Milwaukee, WI 53202, (414) 273-2680.Dear Mr. Mitchell Cypress,Chairman/Vice-President,We would like to formallyinvite you and your tribal membersto our September 9th-12th IndianSummer Festival and PowWow.I’ve attached a webpage with linksto our website below. Please sendthis to any tribal artists/craftspeople,dancers, educational exhibitors,entertainers, or natural product vendors.We invite all tribal musiciansto submit their CD’s for thisyear’s Indian Summer MusicAwards, the deadline is May 14. Weencourage tribal film/video makersto submit their work for this year’sIndian Summer Film and VideoImage Awards, the deadline is July15. Application information is providedon the links below.We hope to see you thisSeptember.Sincerely,Élan NamathMarketing Intern

The Seminole Tribune 28 May 20, 2005