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The Seminole Tribune 7 February 6, 2003Michael Moorer was the champion story time reader.By Michael KellyHOLLYWOOD — Two-timeheavyweight champion Michael Moorermade a guest appearance at the DorothyScott Osceola (DSO) Library, but it wasn’tto sign autographs. Moorer read children’sbooks to the preschoolers whothoroughly enjoyed the encounter.“It was awesome” said YuditLam, Hollywood Branch Librarian. “Iwas not expecting this kind of relationshipamong a boxer and children. Hecompletely caught their attention and wasable to keep a wonderful environmentduring all the session.”For the record, Moorer readJacob CoileMichael Moorer Visits DSO Library“Panda Bear, Panda Bear What Do YouSee?”, “Rap a Tap Tap, If You Take AMouse to School,” and “The Cat in theHat Comes Back.”“The Library staff was verygrateful for his participation and supportof our Book Fair,” said Lam. “Mr.Moorer’s wonderful charisma with thechildren at our opening day story timewas superb.”Lam added the library staffhopes to share future events with bothMoorer and Warrior’s BoxingPromotions, Inc.“Together, they made this eventa beautiful success” he said.Hats Off to Reading, Scholastic Book FairBy Paula CasselsHOLLYWOOD —On Jan. 12 – 16 the DorothyScott Osceola (DSO) MemorialLibrary presented the Hats Offto Reading Scholastic BookFair. The Scholastic Book Fairoffered students and preschoolersmany exclusive editions ofbooks at great prices. OnMonday, professorial boxerMichael Moorer came to visitthe DSO Library and read astory to the preschoolers.On Tuesday, thepreschoolers came to thelibrary for story time and toshop at the Scholastic BookFair. Later that day, Jerome Williams reada book to the children titled, “There wasan Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat.”When he finished, the children cheered“read it again,” and clapped their handswith joy.On Thursday, Head LibrarianPaula CasselsStory time is always a treat for the preschoolers.Yudit Lam and Library Assistant JacobCoile presented a tea party for the participatingstudents, and some children wereawarded books for participating in thebook fair’s craft and writing contests. Thechildren enjoyed the special events presentedby the DSO Library and ScholasticBook Fair.33rd Annual Seminole Tribal Fair & RodeoSchedule of ActivitiesTENTATIVESCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGEFriday, February 13,20049 AM Gates Open10 AM Grand Entry(Bison Production:Native American DanceTroupe)* Invocation* Officials* Dignitaries* Princesses (Royalty)10:30 AM Pow-wowExhibition (BisonProduction: NativeAmerican Dance Troupe)11:30 AM AlligatorWrestling & Snake Show12:30 PM Aztec Dancers1:30 PM Pow-wowExhibition (BisonProduction: NativeAmerican Dance Troupe)2:30 PM AlligatorWrestling & Snake Show3:30 PM Aztec Dancers4:30 PM Youth Rodeo7:00 PM Bill OsceolaMemorialAll-Indian Rodeo 1stPerformanceSaturday, February 14,20048 AM GATES OPEN9 AM Seminole ClothingContest12:00 Noon Grand Entry(Bison Production:Native American DanceTroupe)* Invocation* Officials* Dignitaries* Princesses (Royalty)1 PM Little Mr. & MissSeminole Contest3 PM Pow-wowExhibition(Bison Production:Native American DanceTroupe)4 PM Alligator Wrestling& Snake Show5 PM Youth Rodeo7 PM Bill OsceolaMemorialAll-Indian Rodeo 2ndPerformanceSunday,February 15,20049 AM GATES OPEN10 AM Grand Entry(Bison Production:Native American DanceTroupe)* Invocation* Officials* Dignitaries* Princesses (Royalty)11 AM Pow-wowExhibition (BisonProduction: NativeAmerican Dance Troupe)12 Noon AlligatorWrestling & Snake Show1 PM Aztec Dancers2 PM Bill OsceolaMemorialAll-Indian Rodeo 3rdPerformancePrizes:First Place $1,000Second Place $700Third Place $500Fourth Place $300Fifth Place $100Categories:1. Seminole Patchwork Clothing(skirts, jackets, capes, etc.)2. Seminole Dolls (made fromPalmetto Fibers)3. Woodwork (made fromCypress wood, etc.)4. Beadwork5. Basketry (made from Sweetgrass)6. Seminole Designs (Designonly, one yard of one design)Rules and Regulations:1. Item must have been madewithin the past six months toentry deadlineFebruary 13 – 15, 2004Genuine Seminole Crafts Contest2. Item cannot have been soldthen retrieved to enter contest3. One entry, per person, per category4. Person submitting an entrymust be the original artist and amember of the Seminole Tribe ofFlorida5. No previous entries6. Deadline for entries brought tothe Hollywood Tribal Office(Sec./Tres.) is Thursday, Feb. 12at 5:00 pm.7. Your name, reservation andphone number must be on yourentry8. All entries must be picked upon Sunday Feb. 15 by 3:00 p.m.Tribal Fair Committee will notbe responsible for any items notpicked up by Sunday at 5:00p.m.