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Vivian Villarreal,“The Texas Tornado”

By Libby BlakeSEMINOLE COUNTRY — Vivian Villarreal, aka

“Texas Tornado,” is making history as the first player in theWomen’s Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) to be spon-sored by Native Americans. The Seminole Tribe of Florida willbe her primary sponsor for at least the remainder of the 2003-2004 season.

Villarreal, currently ranked fifth in the world, was intown recently for a photo shoot at Billie Swamp Safari. The pho-tos, including Ms. Villarreal in a traditional Seminole patchworkjacket, are for a cover story about her in an upcoming issue ofBilliard’s Digest Magazine.

During her visit to Big Cypress, I had the opportunity tospeak with Willie Villarreal about his daughter. The conversationlasted nearly two hours but seemed to be over too soon as Willierelated numerous anecdotes about Vivian’s youth.

To know and understand Vivian and the drive that hastaken her to the top of her field, one must start at the beginningand with Willie.

According to Willie, Vivian was and is “Daddy’s girl.”From the time she could crawl, Vivian followed Willie. Heworked the fields around San Antonio, Texas; Vivian went withhim. Willie drove dump trucks and semis; Vivian went with him.

Wherever Willie went Vivian went. Her mother grudg-ingly “allowed” this only because of Vivian’s crying and, later,complaining if she didn’t get to go.

When Vivian was five or six years old, Willie put her onthe back of his Harley and took her to her grandmother’s place,Mollie’s Lounge, in San Antonio. It was during this time thatVivian became fascinated with pool. Vivian says watching theballs disappear into the pockets amazed her.

Not big enough to reach the pool table, Willie wouldprop Vivian up on beer boxes. “And if she still couldn’t reach ashot she would shoot with one hand,” says Willie.

Birthday Bash forDavid Cypress

By Marlin J. BillieOn Tuesday Aug. 5, choruses of happy birthday filled

the Herman Osceola Gym in honor of Big Cypress CouncilmanDavid Cypress. Tribal members, employees, and friends celebrat-ed David's birthday with great food, music, and special guests.

Paul Buster and the Cowbone Band opened things upwith their brand of music and Indian humor. As the crowd gath-ered, Cleave Baker's Renegade Bar-B-Q catering group workedtirelessly to get the luncheon ready.

The decorating group continued on with the placementof small birthday wishes. As David arrived, the pace of the partypicked up.

Well-wishers from the Seminole Tribe included:Chairman Mitchell Cypress, President Moses Osceola, BigCypress Board Representative Paul Bowers, Sr., BrightonCouncilman Roger Smith, Fort Pierce Representative SallyTommie, and Naples Representative O.B. Osceola.

There were even two highly respected professionals thatthe Seminole Tribe is sponsoring: Heavyweight boxer RayMercer and billiards player Vivian Villarreal.

Well David, another year has passed. The present isgood and the future looks great. Keep that in mind and continuehelping the Seminole Tribe in all you do!

Happy Birthday David Cypress, friend to all. Seminole Students andSeniors Visit South Dakota

By Randi M. SimmonsOn August 17, the Recreation

and Education Department from theTampa field office teamed up this yearfor an enlightening trip to South Dakota.This year, students and seniors combinedtheir annual trips into one memorablejourney. Everything went extremely well,even for first time travelers.

Said Jamie DeanneWalkingstick, age 7, "I really liked theairplane, especially when I was lookingout of the window. All the houses lookedlike they were all in rows. The peopleand the cars looked so small; they lookedlike little ants down there to me." Sheadded, "I looked out and saw all whiteclouds. I knew we were way, way, uphigh!"

They all arrived safely and wereready to begin their week-long travels.Alana Henry said, "We looked like a bigconvoy! The whole group followed in aline of 13 rental vehicles of SUV's andvans."

A special trip was made to seeDevils Tower in Wyoming. PhotographerColleen Henry said, "It is a sacred NativeAmerican mountain. When you walk thetrails that surround it, there are cloths ofdifferent colors hanging from all thetrees. The cloths are put there andprayers are said; that one may receiveblessings."

She added, "There are signshanging to protect the cloths. There wasone that read "Please have respect, DoNot Touch!"

The devils tower is just one ofthe many national monuments that werevisited. There is a great Indian legend ofa giant bear that had chased maidens upto the top of Devil' Tower. The markingson the stone were said to be from hisclaws.

This was just the beginning ofbear facts. The group got up close tobears as they went through the drive-thru

DON’T LET GO: Travel channel host Valerie Pringle holds CVTCameraman over the alligator pit at Billie Swamp Safari.

By Ernie TigerBIG CYPRESS — On Aug. 1,

The Canadian Travel Channel visitedthe Billie Swamp Safari to produce andfilm footage, in association with theVisit Florida Group, for an episode air-ing on Canada’s only 24-hour travelchannel.

The CTV Channel is aCanadian based and privately ownednetwork and has over 500,000 sub-scribers, in addition to the CTV mainnetwork. It is also Canada’s number onenational English-language televisionnetwork; available in 19.1 millionhomes across the country.

This special episode, whichwill air sometime next year, will takeCanadian viewers through one of themost unique cultures to be found inFlorida.

“We chose The SeminoleTribe’s Billie Swamp Safari Eco-Tourbecause it enables visitors to spend timeon an authentic Seminole IndianReservation. Viewers can learn aboutthe Seminole’s way of life and culturefirst hand. It’s an experience second tonone,” said Marni Shulman, Director ofProgramming for CTV Travel.

Canadian viewers watching thepopular Canadian channel will journeyinto the heart of the Big Cypress reser-vation. Viewers will take a guidedswamp buggy and airboat tour with

expert Swamp Safari guides JonathanVasquez, Gus Batista and Canada’s ownValerie Pringle. Through the hardwoodhammocks and sloughs, viewers willventure to an authentic Seminole campthat is said to be hundreds of years old.

Measuring 15 feet, viewers willget a close-up encounter with Florida’slargest captive Alligator, Superman.They’ll walk through the Ah-Tah-Thi-KiMuseum to observe Seminole artifacts,folklore and spiritual displays.

In addition, viewers will joinpopular host Valerie Pringle and strollalong a 60-acre lush vegetation board-walk.

The nature trail will take youthrough a re-created ceremonial groundvillage where ceremonies such as theGreen Corn Dance, traditional stick ballgames and other activities take place.They might see elder Seminole artistsworking on day-to-day activates suchas: Wood carving, patchwork, or canoemaking.

Renowned outdoor photogra-pher Michael Ellis commented about hisexperience while filming for the CTVTravel Channel on the Seminole reser-vation. He said, “This area is compara-ble to some of the most beautiful areasI’ve ever filmed.”

Visit the Canadian TravelChannel’s website for the program timeand listing at: http://www.ctvtravel.ca/.

Canadian Travel Channel Visits Billie Swamp Safari

“Voice of the Unconquered”

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Mary Frances Cypress looks on as Betty Osceola presentsDavid Cypress with a gift.

Marlin J. Billie

“The Texas Tornado” giving pointers.

See VIVIAN, page 13

By Alexandra FrankMIAMI LAKES — On Aug. 28, President Moses

Osceola, Miss Seminole Cherelee Hall, Trail Liaison WilliamOsceola, and Elrod Bowers, representing Chairman MitchellCypress, presented a $5,000 check to the Don ShulaFoundation, which is dedicated to breast cancer research.

On August 26, the tribe was invited to attend a"Football Season Preview" at the Don Shula Hotel. After hear-ing that a corporation made a donation to the Don ShulaFoundation, William Osceola asked those present why thetribe couldn't do the same. It was decided that the SeminoleTribe of Florida would make a donation toward the founda-tion.

Don Shula, the winningest head coach in NFL histo-ry, unfortunately knows about the disease because his firstwife Barbara Shula died of breast cancer.

It is predicted by the American Cancer Society thatthere will be 184,200 new cases of invasive breast cancer thisyear among American women and about 41,200 deaths fromthe disease.

Men are also susceptible to the disease; about 1,000men will be diagnosed this year. The exact causes of breastcancer are not yet known, but several factors have been linkedto the disease, such as gender, age, genetics, heredity, and pre-vious radiation treatment.

In a statement read to Don Shula from Elrod Bowers,representing Chairman Mitchell Cypress, he said, "We appre-ciate the work that is being done to raise funds and realize

See SOUTH DAKOTA, page 15

Tribe Donates $5,000 toDon Shula Foundation

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(L-R): Miss Seminole Cherelee Kristen Hall, Trail LiasonWilliam Osceola, Don Shula, President Moses Osceola, andElrod Bowers.

Alexandra Frank

See SHULA, page 3

Legendary Coach Don Shula with Wanda Bowers.Michael Kelly

Students pose at the foot of Devil’s Tower, Wyoming.Colleen Henry

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Dear Seminole Tribe:I have 15 yrs. experience in

Management, within Hotel Ops., in theCasino Industry.

I also have 2+ years dealing inAtlantic City. I also have an A.A degree inBusiness from Brevard CommunityCollege and a B.S. degree in BusinessAdministration from JacksonvilleUniversity, located in Jacksonville, FL.

How can I learn more aboutemployment opportunities at your newHard Rock casino in Tampa, FL?

SincerelyDouglas E. Shanteau

Doug,We have a job hotline (813) 627-

7875 that is updated daily. I wouldencourage you to e-mail your resumeand a cover letter including salaryrequirements to Luann Arrigo ourRecruiter at larrigo@semtribe.com.

We look forward to reviewingyour qualifications.Thank you,

Arthur DrubaHuman Resources Director

Dear Tampa Casino;My husband and I are coming to

Tampa in September. We would like tocome to play bingo. Could you pleasesend me information on the times andcosts of the games. I would appreciate itvery much. Thank you.

Marsha Iverson843 Oak Tree Dr.Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Marsha, the Bingo sessions fandprices or the Tampa Casino are as fol-lows: Matinee I: 10:30am, and MatineeII: 1:45pm, Level 1 $11, Level 2 $15,Level 3 $20 and Combo $23.

Evening: 6:30pm, Warm-ups7:00pm, Sunday - Friday Level 1 $16,Level 2 $27 and Saturday Level 1 $31,Level 2 $52.

Night Owl starting at 10:00pm:Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Level 1 $8,Level 2 $13, Level 3 $18, Combo $20.

Enjoy our complimentary KrispyCrème Doughnuts and coffee served10:30am - 11:30am. Cocktail servicethroughout day, we have seating for 400.Good Luck!

Editor;You have a great site. I've been

reading it ever since the big Phish brouha-ha in 1999-2000.

We are hearing lots of rumorsabout a return to Big Cypress by ourfavorite band this NYE. Can you shareany tidbits with this South Carolina boy?I promise to bring you some PalmettoState memorabilia if you can toss me abone.

Thanks, Webby. I'm crossing myfingers!

John J. HearnRogers Townsend & Thomas, P.C.700 Gervais Street, Suite 100PO Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200

Dear Phish Phan, Haven't heard a single rumor -

however, when they came out a few yearsago they made some kind of mentionabout not going on the road for a coupleof years then going back out on the road.That would be this year, wouldn't it?

* Dr. Dean Chavers © Copyright 2003

Cynthia took Sweet Baby home today. It broke my heart.1 woke up at 4:00 o'clock this morning and could not go back tosleep. All I could think of was that we would never see SweetBaby again, and would never know what happened to her.

So at 5:00 o'clock, I got up and nodded in front of the TVuntil it was time to go to work. I have felt like the last rose of sum-mer all day-wilted, dying, and all alone. My daughter Cynthia gotSweet Baby (not her real name) three months ago because Cynthiaand her partner went through foster care training and becamelicensed as foster care parents. Sweet Baby was seven months oldwhen they got her. She is now ten months old.

Cynthia got Sweet Baby from the hospital and broughther home. The doctors and social workers thought she might havesome physical or neurological damage. They call it euphemisti-cally "shaken baby syndrome." Her mother, a teenager, had shak-en her so hard that she had been placed in a hospital.

The mother had an earlier baby, who is now two yearsold. She has been declared unfit to take care of that baby, also.That baby now lives with her father and the father's parents.I think of her as a sweet baby because she is so happy. When shewakes from a nap, she is smiling. Most babies are grumpy whenthey wake up. Not Sweet Baby. She is the most easy-to-care-forbaby 1 have ever been around.

Cynthia has a heart as big as the Montana sky, and worksas a supervisor for the Children, Youth and Families (CYF)department of the State of New Mexico. She regularly has to go tocourt, take kids from bad parents, investigate cases of abuse, andother rather unpleasant things.

Cynthia also has an eight-year-old son, Isaiah Patrick(Mookie) Gay who is the apple of her eye. But she is not planningto have any other kids, and wants Isaiah to learn to play with otherkids. Isaiah has never had to learn to accommodate to other kidson a daily basis, since he is an only child.

Isaiah is also our only grandchild. He and Cynthia livedwith us for five and a half years, from the time she and her ex-hus-band finished college and Isaiah was six months old until Isaiahwas six years old. Her ex-husband moved out before he had beenthere for six months, and Cynthia got a divorce.

For five and a half years I fought with Cynthia and mywife Toni to have the privilege of taking Isaiah to day care everymorning. His day care facility was just across the freeway frommy office. I love Isaiah so much I would turn the rearview mirrorso I could see him in it, and he and I would talk all the way there.

After they moved out three years ago, Isaiah would stillcall our house home. When he would come to spend the night orthe weekend, he would tell us he wanted to live there. In the lastyear, however, he has started to accept their new house as his own.

Sweet Baby was the second foster care child that Cynthiaand Becky had placed with them. The first was Macho Man, whohad been dropped and otherwise mishandled. He was also sevenmonths old, and was with them for two weeks. Then the courtsplaced him back with his parents. Macho Man had scabs on hishead where he had been hit or dropped, so it was disheartening tosee him go back into that environment.

A month after he was placed back at home, Cynthia gota call from a family in Santa Fe, wanting to know what kind offormula Macho Man was on. He was then in his second fosterhome, at the age of eight months.Within a month of the time Cynthia and Becky got Sweet Baby,they also got Paul and Mary (not their real names). Their motheris hooked on meth, and had left them alone in the house while shewas out looking to score some dope. So all of a sudden they hadfour kinds, from seven months to eight years.

The cops found Paul, who is seven, a mile and a halfaway from home, wandering the streets by himself after dark.When they took him home, they found Mary, who is three, in thehouse by herself. Amazingly, the little girl was taking care of her-self, after a fashion.

They had to make some major adjustments, however.Mary was frightened of water, and refused to get into the bathtubat first. That child is absolutely beautiful, so beautiful she could bea movie star when she grows up. She also loves milk, and for thefirst few weeks she drank a gallon of milk a day. She also was notpotty trained until a couple of weeks ago.

The worst thing that happened to her, though, is that she

got a serious urinary tract infection. Toni and I were over at theirhouse a month ago for dinner, and Mary was in bed sick. Beforewe finished dinner, Becky had to take her to the hospital, and ittook them two hours to see her. They gave her some medicine andsent them back home.

Before the night was over, however, at four in the morn-ing, she was even sicker, and Becky had to take her to the emer-gency room. She was running a fever of 104. Thank goodness, herfever broke later that day, and she was able to recuperate in a fewdays, and got well.

Paul had not learned to brush his teeth. He had neverbeen to a dentist. He has had two teeth (baby ones) pulled, threecavities filled, and had sealant applied to all his other teeth. Healso still cannot tie his shoes or zip up his pants. When he has togo to the bathroom at school, he cannot zip his pants up again, sothe other kids make fun of him

The state pays for the care of these three kids, but it isnever enough. With the cost of food, clothing, dental care, trans-portation, doctors, medication, toys, shoes, and everything else,Cyn and Becky are always broke. As young people establishingthemselves, they expect to be living on a shoestring, but the shoe-string is now very tight.

To top it all off, their new three-year-old house was builtwith bad plumbing, and water started seeping through the concretein the garage. When the plumbers came out, they found two placesin the garage that were leaking water, and had to jackhammerthrough 24 inches of concrete to get to it and fix it. Then theyfound a third place in the living room, and had to tear the floor upto get to that. Then they found that the bathtub would not stop run-ning, and they had to fix that, too.

The upshot was that they had no water at home for sev-eral days, and had to come over to our house to eat for almost aweek. We helped them with the four kids all this past week.

So last night when they brought Sweet Baby and Maryover, it was the last time we were going to see Sweet Baby.Cynthia walked in with the baby on her shoulder because she wasasleep. She handed her to Toni, who was relaxing in the lounger.She kept sleeping, lying on Toni's shoulder.

Mary climbed all over me, since 1 was lying on the floorresting my bad back. But after half an hour, Sweet Baby woke up,and I got to hold her. We all took turns holding her for the lasttime. This went on for two hours or more. She had a little cold, andI had to keep cleaning her nose.

She climbed all over the furniture, pulling herself up andwalking around. She is a month away from being able to standalone and walk, but she likes to pull herself up and try to walk.

Finally it was time for Cyn and Becky to go home, andthey went out the front door. Cyn strapped Sweet Baby in the babyseat in her car, and Becky strapped Mary into the baby seat in hercar. I opened the passenger door on Cyn's car, and said goodbye toSweet Baby. She started fretting and Cyn gave her a bottle.

Then Toni came out the front door. Cyn had alreadybacked into the street. Toni opened the passenger door, climbedinto the back seat, and hugged Sweet Baby the last time.

When she came out of the car, she was crying really hard.I held her and we watched them drive away. We knew she wasgoing to a home today where a teenage father is going to try toraise two little babies. He is not working, and lives with his par-ents. They have three other young grandchildren in the housealready.

I hope he will take really good care of his daughter. Ihope no other foster parents, and by implication foster grandpar-ents, have to go through what we had to go through. Toni and I andall three of our daughters had grown attached to Sweet Baby. Sheis really pretty, and not only that, she is cute.

I hope she grows up to be something special, what shedeserves. I hope no one else ever hurts her in any way. But thereis nothing I can do about it, which is the most frustrating part ofthe experience.

It is beyond my experience to encounter, even indirectly,people who abandon, abuse, hit, beat, and otherwise mistreat theirchildren. I got whipped and spanked as a child, and did somespanking of my own kids. But I have never mistreated any chil-dren. It is so disheartening to learn that some people do.

If I were younger and had the energy, I would sign up tobe a foster parent myself. May the Great Spirit bless those whohave big enough hearts to be foster parents.

We Took Sweet Baby Home

that cancer research has made a differencein all our lives. No one issafe from this disease. TheTribe is a great supporterof the needs of mankind.We know that we mustassist in finding a resolu-tion to these problemstogether. That is why wetake great pride in strivingto keep our culture andtraditions alive, as well as,the continuation of thepractice of IndianMedicine."

He continued,"We understand the effortsyou are undertaking inraising funding for thework of the foundation.Therefore, on behalf of mypeople, please accept ourdonation to assist in com-bating breast cancer. TheSeminole Tribe of Floridathanks you for all yourefforts to find a cure."

With those words,a check was presented toDon Shula by President Moses Osceola,Trail Liaison William Cypress, and MissSeminole Cherelee Hall.

Shula thanked the tribe for the

check and spoke about why he started thefoundation nearly 12 years ago. After hiswife Barbara succumbed to the disease,Shula did research into breast cancer andfound out that 1 out of 7 women will con-

tract the disease.Since its beginning in 1990, the

Foundation has made over 2,300,000 ingrants for 42 different research projects at

leading cancer institutes, such asMemorial Sloan-Kettering, NationalCancer Institute, and Dana-Farber CancerInstitute.

Shula remarked that thecheck would help a lot andthe interest in the founda-tion is greatly appreciated.

"Having theSeminole Tribe and thefoundation come togethershows positive stepstowards halting the dis-ease," said Shula.

The tribe'squest to help eradicatebreast cancer is not only ahumanitarian effort, butalso a personal quest. Thetribe has six breast cancersurvivors among its tribalwomen and two survivorsamong its male popula-tion. These revelations oftribal members affected bybreast cancer shows thatno one regardless of race,sex, or background isexempt from the lifethreatening disease.

Let us hopethat those survivors, andpeople who are in danger

of contracting the disease, find a curesoon so that all can lead a normal, andhealthy life.

The Seminole Tribune 3 September 5, 2003

By Michael KellyHOLLYWOOD —

Interested in learning patchworkdesign, beading, or even theMiccosukee language? If youanswered yes, you need to meetDonna Turtle, the new head of theCulture Department at theDorothy Scott Osceola (DSO)Building on the Hollywood reser-vation.

A member of the BirdClan, Donna can teach a variety ofSeminole arts and crafts such aspatchwork, sewing, beading, bas-ket weaving, Seminole dolls, andtraditional cooking.

How did Donna learn allthese skills? "I learned all thesethings from Mabel Osceola,Maggie Osceola, and my mother.My family and I have alwaysliked sewing the best."

For those who like tosew, the Culture Department hasseven finely-tuned sewingmachines. Interested in learningthe Miccosukee language? Donnawants to include classes through-out the day too.

Beginning Sept. 1,Donna will offer morning patch-work classes for adults and sen-iors. She'll even set up sewingclasses at the Hollywood SeniorCenter for convenience.

For individuals who areunable to stop by during the day,there are evening patchworkdesign classes Thursday from 5 to

8 p.m. Also on the menu will be"Fry Bread Fridays." Childrenwill learn how to make fry breadand pumpkin bread.

Children arriving at theDSO Building after school canenjoy learning arts and craftsuntil 5:30 p.m.

Children this summerhave enjoyed creating all typesthings with Donna.

"I've learned how tobead and sew pretty quickly. I'mlooking forward to making coolpatchwork designs after school,"said Kristy Johns.

Audrey Osceola said,"Donna is my aunt so it's goingto be fun learning patchwork andmaking Seminole dolls."

Artwork created bychildren will be on display andfor sale on "Indian Day," sched-uled for Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to7 p.m.

If you are interested inlearning Seminole arts andcrafts, cooking, or theMiccosukee language, pleasecontact Donna Turtle at (954)989-6840 ext. 1227.

The CultureDepartment is open to all tribalmembers between 8:00 a.m. and5:30 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Extended hours are until8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Stop by and see the nextgeneration of Seminole artists!

HOLLYWOOD — OnAugust 20, 2003 the Public RelationsDepartment held a “Farewell Party”for Sandi Moir, an eight-year employ-ee for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’sAccounting Department.

Sandi had previously been anemployee of Barnett Bank for twentyyears before she joined the SeminoleTribe’s employee roster. Sandi haddedicated her eight-years of employ-ment with both humor and sincerity.

Sandi received many gifts ofappreciation over the last couple ofweeks in addition she was treated tolunch by her boss and peers. At herFarewell Party Sandi was given acake, a beautiful hand made quiltcourtesy of Maureen Vass and fruitbasket.

Flowers adorned her desk aswell as gifts from fellow co-workerslike a Seminole made palmetto doll.Sandi will be missed by all her knewher well.

Good luck to Sandi, Alex,Happiness, and Sonny in your life inWellington, Florida. You will alwaysbe in our thoughts and in our heartsforever.

By Marlin J. BillieBIG

CYPRESS — Theinvitation read, "Sharewith us this new begin-ning, the first day ofour life together." OnJuly 26, Betty JaneTigertail of BigCypress and HarleyGene Roberts, ofWewoka Oklahomawere married at the BigCypress First Baptistchurch.

A large whitetent was set up outsidefor the reception. Manyfamily members andfriends gathered aroundto witness their beauti-ful wedding day. Someeven traveled fromOklahoma to wish thecouple well.

Betty wasdressed in a whiteSeminole Satin wed-ding gown with whitedesigns; Harley alsoworn white in a longsleeve satin Seminoledesign shirt.

We would liketo wish the happy cou-ple many years of loveand happiness. Thisday our hearts arejoined as one.

Farewell Loyal Employee Sandi Moir

Sandi Moir (1st row, center) poses with her fellow co-workers.Alexandra Frank

Betty Tigertail and HarleyRoberts Wed in Big Cypress

Betty Jane Tigertail and Harley Gene RobertsMarlin J. Billie

Learn Seminole Arts and Crafts with Donna Turtle

Michael Kelly

Cool kid Marissa Osceola and her beaded bracelet.Michael Kelly

Kristy Johns learns how to create Seminole patchwork.Michael Kelly

By Paula CasselsMEMPHIS, TN. — Tribal sen-

iors from the Hollywood Reservationenjoyed the "Welcome to Elvis Week"celebration in Memphis, Tennessee. EveryAug., Elvis fans from all over the worldgather in Memphis for the commemora-tion of Elvis's music and film career thatspanned three decades.

The Seminole group toured

Elvis's mansion and private family jets,while others had pictures taken with Elvisimpersonators. The King's greatest hitswere played throughout the mansion andGraceland for everyone's enjoyment.

While walking through the longshag carpeted mansion, an audio tourrecounted many amazing stories aboutElvis's lifestyle and accomlisments.

Large television screens werestaged all around Graceland,showing Elvis Presley's 1968comeback television appear-ance and the 30th anniversaryof the 1973 television specialtitled: Elvis - Aloha fromHawaii.

Earlier that week, theseniors drove to Tupelo,Mississippi to visit Elvis'sbirthplace and museum. Elviswas born on Jan. 8, 1935, in atwo-room house that was builtby his father, Vernon Presley.

There, they viewedpictures of Elvis as a youngboy growing up. There, thegroup purchased a few Elvissouvenirs. The seniors evenlearned about how Elvis, atthe age18, began his career inthe music business.

On Aug. 15, theanniversary eve of ElvisPresley's death in Aug. 16,1977, Elvis fans sent a hunkof burning love at the annualcandlelight service held inGraceland's meditation gar-den.

And what Elviswould say to all his apprecia-tive fans? "Thank you, thankyou very much."

Tribal Seniors tour the birthplace of “The King.”Paula Cassels

Seniors Travel to Graceland

Annie Jumper with “Elvis.”Paula Cassels

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Tribal members enjoy photo session with Hall of Fame Coach DonShula.

Michael Kelly

�ShulaContinued from page 1

Student Audrey Osceola shows off her patchwork designto Donna Turtle.

Mary Tigertail MemorialPool Tournament - Sept. 26-27 atthe Miccosukee Dome

2nd Annual Waylon andCorey Memorial Tournament -Saturday, Nov. 1st.

Sign up at 12:00 p.m. -Bowl at 2:00 p.m.

CorrectionIn the Aug. 15, 2003 issue

of the Tribune we incorrectly printedthe wrong spelling of Bobbie Lou ina birth announcement. We apologizefor the mistake.

Pool Tournament

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12 Step

Support GroupWednesday night AA meeting in

Hollywood Reservation - leave BC at

6:30 pm from new Investment Building.

Thursday night Support Group Meeting

at BC Sober House in the old Library

Building starts at 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Are you tired of the high cost of

low living? COME JOIN US! If you

need a ride, call Michael at (863) 902-

3206.

Ceramic Classes are now available atthe Big Cypress Recreation

Community CenterMonday, Tuesday,

Thursday and Friday. Youth - 2:30 p.m. to 5: p.m.

Adult - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.For more information,

please call (863) 983-7800.

Reprinted Tuesday, July 29, 2003 © 1998-2003Seattle Post-IntelligencerBy LEWIS KAMBSeatttle Post-Intelligencer Reporter

TULALIP — One by one, they slid by acrowded shoreline here yesterday with paddlesraised in respect -- Native travelers and their tradi-tional vessels, some that had journeyed throughwind and fog and over hundreds of nautical milesto get here.

Sixty canoes crewed by members of about40 Indian tribes -- spanning the southwestern tip ofWashington to northern Vancouver Island --returned to the waters this month for "CanoeJourney 2003," a voyage embarked upon from thetraditional lands of each that culminated amid tra-ditional dance, song and drumming on the shoresof Tulalip Bay.

But the reception of this year's procession-- snaking from Puget Sound to the rocky beacheshere in a final leg of a journey that, for some,began more than two weeks ago -- was only thebeginning of a weeklong event meant to fosterclean living through tribal culture.

Through last night and all of this week,the canoe journey's celebration continues under atheme of "Healing Through Unity" during a seriesof ceremonies and counseling "circles" that bringtribal elders, parents and youths together seeking toheal common ailments of drug and alcohol abuse.

"The 'journey' is an opportunity to teachprevention through our culture," explained HermanWilliams Jr., tribal council chairman of the hostingTulalip Tribes. "It brings self-esteem and remindsus all where we come from."

And for most tribe members who con-verged here, where they come from is water. Incanoes big and small -- some ornate, some moreordinary -- paddlers from 7 to 70 glided intoTulalip Bay during a procession welcomed bycheers, raised hands and drumbeats offered by hun-dreds lining a grassy bluff above the waters.

Escorted into the bay by a crew of about adozen aboard "Big Sister" -- the hosting Tulalips'dugout cedar carved in 1989 -- each canoe slid intoport in single file, with tribes that had voyaged far-thest -- several Vancouver Island-based Nativegroups -- heading the line.

There were canoes called "Hummingbird"and "Lightning" and "SeaWolf." There were ves-sels that could carry more than a dozen paddlersand some that could barely hold four.

By far the smallest canoe for this year'sjourney, a Snoqualmie tribal canoe, wasn't meantfor the big waters of coastal Washington, designedinstead for the rivers of that inland tribe's tradition-al lands.

Still, its tribe members took it to thePacific, among the scores of other Native canoesthat gathered for the past two weeks, journeyinginland from the Makah Reservation on far-flungNeah Bay and stopping at several Native villagesfor rest and ceremony along the way.

The journey seeks to honor centuries-oldtraditions of transport and trade by the CoastalSalish tribes of the Northwest, many of whichoften traveled the waters to meet and gather forfestivities.

This year's event didn't come off withoutsome heroic tales. The Snoqualmie Tribe's river-designed canoe was swamped and nearly capsizedin the big waters of Puget Sound, dousing its crew.

Two members of a Vancouver Island-based tribe dared the dangerous passage of theStrait of Juan de Fuca on their own, taking a largecanoe made for a dozen or more paddlers across inwindy waters at night -- a crossing that took about18 hours.

"Some of them got into some pretty exhil-arating times out there," said Ray Fryberg, aTulalip tribe member who organized this year'sevent. Emmett Oliver, an 89-year-old Quinaulttribal member who revitalized the annual canoejourney among Northwest tribes in modern timeswhen he organized the "Paddle to Seattle" forWashington State's centennial in 1989, said yester-day that the growth of the event only demonstratesits importance.

[Note: The reference to WashingtonState's centennial has been corrected.]

Fourteen years ago, only about a dozencanoes participated, he said. "It's just an outstand-ing analogy of the spirit and energy of people wholive near the water," Oliver said.

By Ken Goosens

[Editor’s note. Ken Goosens works for the Tribe inHousing Finance and counsels Tribal members onloans and their credit. The opinions he expressesare his own.]

Many people believe that getting a mobilehome is as simple as picking one out, having it deliv-ered and set up where they want to live, and movingin. If you think buying a mobile home is a quick andeasy way to get a house, youhave made your first mistake.About the only easy part of theprocess is making mistakes thatwill cause the process to belonger and more costly and frus-trating than necessary.

What could go wrong?A mobile home may not be right for you. The deal-er’s contract could take advantage of you. Yourmoney could fail to come through. You could losedeposit money. The dealer may shift expenses over toyou. If you don’t plan well in advance, your homecould sit undeliverable at the factory or on the deal-er’s lot, and even a delivered mobile home could sitvacant and unusable for months. The cheap optionsyou bought may fail to last and cost you even moremoney to replace later.

Before beginning the process of buying amobile home, first review whether a mobile home is agood choice for you. The primary problem with amobile home is that it will not last to pass down tochildren. Be sure that a mobile home is all you canafford or else is only providing a temporary home ora second home used only occasionally.

Begin by determining how you are going topay for the mobile home before you pick out a modelto buy. Realize that you will need more money thanthe cost the mobile home itself. You typically willhave to pay for installation, taxes, hazard and floodinsurance, a dirt pad to put the home on, sod aroundthe home, permit fees, a driveway, and utilities,including electricity, water, and sewage.

There are at least four good answers wherethe initial purchase money is coming from – yoursavings, gifts from relatives, assistance from theSeminole Tribe, or a loan, either from the Tribe or anoutside lender.

Regardless, get a firm commitment fromwhatever sources you are using before you buy orsign any contract to buy. Realize that you may needto pay off bad debts to qualify for a new loan, whichmay take time.

You must also be able to afford the monthlypayments on any loan. A good rule of thumb is tohave sufficient money to pay this expense left in theper capita payments from the Tribe to the adults liv-ing in the home. Realize that monthly paymentsinclude principal, interest, insurance, and taxes.

Have a place to put the mobile home beforegetting it.

On the reservation, you have to contact theReal Estate Department to get a Homesite Lease touse Tribal land, which takes two to three months toget. You also have to inform the Utilities Department,preferably a couple of months early, that you plan-ning to put in a mobile home.

Finally, the Building and PermitsDepartment has to approve the plans for installing themobile home, inspect the pad, inspect the deliveredhome, approve connecting the utilities, and check outthe mobile home after utilities are connected and allother work is finished.

Off the reservation, the county or city willdo what the Tribe does, except that the buyer willhave to pay for any septic tank and pad, whichshould then be included in the dealer contract asinstallation expenses.

After knowing your budget and having agood idea where the mobile home will go, shop for a

home. Resist any pressure from the dealer to putdown a deposit to “hold” or “order” a home to bebuilt, especially if you are getting an outside loan. Ifyou are getting a mortgage, simply tell the dealer thatall money is coming from the lender, and all the deal-er needs to see in advance is approval for a loan.

Consider any special needs you have whenselecting options. Do you need extra wide doors for aperson who is handicapped or large? If people areespecially heavy, you may need reinforced flooring.Consider that the cheapest options in a mobile home

may be a poor buy, becausethey won’t last. This especiallyincludes the air conditioner, car-peting, and cabinets.

Never sign a purchasecontract to buy a mobile homeuntil after you are certain youhave all the money to pay for

the mobile home and a place to put it. Dealers oftenpressure you by saying that other people are interest-ed in the same home on the lot and they can’t hold itfor you without a deposit. You should never putdown more than a few hundred dollars to hold ahome.

Never sign a purchase contract without writ-ing an extra condition on the contract that all yourmoney is fully refundable should you fail to get finalapproval for the money you need to make the pur-chase. Realize that the Tribe may delay disbursingpreviously approved money. Realize that a lendermay disapprove a previously approved loan if youcan’t prove you have all the money you need to payyour share of the costs, or if new problems crop upon your credit report.

The last thing you want to happen is thatyou can’t buy the mobile home and have to back outof a sales contract, and the dealer keeps the moneyyou put down. No dealer contract will require thatsuch money be refunded, so insist on adding this con-dition. Do not accept verbal assurance from a dealerthat money will be refundable. Get it in writing.

Make sure that your contract includes every-thing the dealer should be responsible for doing. Acommon mistake dealers make is to assume that theTribe will build a pad, connect the electricity, connectthe septic tank, and run water up to the mobile home. On the reservation, the Tribe may put a pad and sep-tic tank in, but this has to be approved. Moreover, aplumber paid by the dealer has to connect the septicto the mobile home, and an electrician hired by thedealer has to connect the mobile home to the electri-cal box installed by the electric company.

The Tribe may provide piped water but per-haps only to the edge of the property, and the dealermust run the pipe up to the trailer and put in thewater connection. Finally, dealers often overlook theneed to put 25’ of sod around the mobile home inorder to get a certificate of occupancy. Installing sodshould be included in the contract.

A permit has to be issued before a mobilehome may be installed and a certificate of occupancyhas to be issued before you can move in. Getting thepermit and the certificate of occupancy are the jobsof the dealer. But realize that in order for a home tobe installed, a pad has to be provided for the home tobe put on. No one is moving in until electricity is runto the mobile home, and water and a septic systemare available and connected. If you start with anunimproved lot, these connections will have to bebuilt.

Work also has to be done on a mobile homeafter it is installed. Not only does plumbing and elec-tricity have to be connected, but often added are ceil-ing fans, skirting, steps, and a porch or deck.

Does the Tribe provide any help to Tribalmembers who are privately buying a mobile home?Yes, Housing has a Mortgage and Finance unit thathas been through the entire process of getting amobile home with many people and knows all thepitfalls. Their help is free and well worth having.

Your Money – Mobile Homes

BIG CYPRESS —The Department ofEmergency Services,Division of EmergencyManagement would liketo announce the start of anew and exciting programcalled CommunityEmergency ResponseTeam. The programwill start in BigCypress and with suc-cess; expand to otherreservations as well.

CommunityResponse Team,(CRT), is a program thatwill have communitymembers and emergencyresponders working together.

Members of the Department ofEmergency Services will train community members,

who are 18 and over, in areas such asFire Safety, Medical Procedures,

Disaster Procedures and Searchand Rescue techniques.

The program beginsSaturday, Oct. 11, at theBig Cypress InvestmentCenter. The first class

will begin promptly at8:00 a.m. and lastuntil about 2:00 p.m.Saturdays and andcontinue on everySaturday thereafter.

Learn excitingskills that can be usedin real life situations.For more information,

please call (863) 983-2150ext 106. Thank you.

Emergency Services Starts New Program

A Journey Toward Healing, By Canoe

Learn Ceramics at the

Big Cypress Recreation

Community Center

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Classification of

Offenses

Total Number

of Offenses

Total

Arrests

Male Female Male Female White Black American

IndianOriental

Total Value

Property Stolen

Juveniles Adults Race

Classification of Offenses Total Arrests

Male Female Male Female White BlackAmerican

IndianOriental

Juveniles Adults Race Narcotics Confiscated During Arrests

Marijuana grams 28.74 $175

Cocaine grams 4.7 $130

Crack Cocaine grams 9 $400

Alprazolam (Xanax) 1 pills $10

Oxycodone pills

Oxycontin pills

Amphetamines pills

Other Narcotics pills

Drug Type Amount Value

All Reservations July 2003

DUI 2 2 1 1

Stolen Property

Weapons Violation 1 1 1

Liquor Law Violation 1 1 1

Miscellaneous 13 7 6 4 1 7 1

Drugs (Poss./Sale) 7 7 5 1 1

Murder

Sex Offense 1 0 1 1 1

Robbery 2 308 1 1 1

Aggravated 2 1 1 1

Battery

Battery 5 3 3 1 2

Burglary 8 13,179

Larceny 24 30,239 3 1 2 3

Motor Veh. Theft 4 144,382

Seminole Police Department Crime Statistics

SEMINOLE RESERVATIONS — Sandy Arrendondo andKevin Grace have been trespassed from all property owned by theSeminole Tribe of Florida for being involved in drug activity. If theseindividuals are seen on the reservation, please call the local Seminolepolice station.

Remember, if you have drug information, please call our “Turnin a Pusher Hotline” at 866-ASK-4-HELP (866-275-4357).

Banned From Seminole Reservations

HOLLYWOOD — On July 31, a driver delivering ciga-rettes to the SeminoleWholesale CigaretteWarehouse located at3625 N. State Road 7,Hollywood wasrobbed. The deliverytruck that contained$28,000 worth of cig-arettes was taken.

In coopera-tion with witnesses,Miami-DadeDetectives andSeminole PoliceOfficers arrested ChargoisAnderson, 23 yearsold, who was respon-sible for this robbery.He was charged inUnited States FederalCourt for Interferingwith Commerce byRobbery andCarjacking.

Truck Robber Arrested

Chargois Anderson arrested.

HOLLYWOOD — On Jan. 9, 2002, Tribalmember Jim Shore was shot while resting on a sofainside his home at 3800 N. 45th Ave. in Hollywood.

Investigation revealed that someone had shothim from outside the house and directed the shotsthrough a sliding glass door at the rear of the house.Shore had been shot several times and was transport-ed to Regional Memorial Hospital in Hollywood.

Shore reported that he had not heard any-thing prior to the shooting but a witness reported see-ing a van drive away from the general vicinity imme-diately after the shooting.

The Seminole Police Department,Hollywood Police Department and the BrowardSheriff’s Office currently are all cooperating in theinvestigation.

According to Detective Julio Gonzalez ofthe Hollywood Police Department, "We havereceived many helpful leads and believe the tribalcommunity has responded positively to the ad in theSeminole Tribune. We greatly appreciate everyone'shelp and feel we're on the right track to solving thiscase."

Presently, no one has been charged yet, buteveryone involved in the investigation has stated thesame thing:

This investigation will not go away; it is

here for the duration. Whoever was involved willbe caught and brought to justice.

Many believe that the incident was sparkedby the political turmoil that was going on at the time.Now that the elections are over, those who may havebeen reluctant to provide information must now comeforward to put this one unresolved issue behind us.

Here’s how you can help. The Tribune willcontinue to run a Crime Stoppers ad every other issuewhich will have the phone number, (954) 493-TIPS.

There is a $100,000 reward for informationleading to the arrest of the suspect(s).

Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous.Those who call in receive a number. The caller(s)whose information leads to an arrest is given a date,time, and address of a local bank.

The bank will match the number and dis-burse the reward. No identification is asked for.

You can also contact Detective JulioGonzalez of the Hollywood Police Department at(954) 967-4412.

If you feel more comfortable talking to theSeminole Police Department Officer on your reserva-tion, please do so, all are willing to accept any tipsand leads.

If you have any information, please contactany of the above.

Editors note: The Seminole Tribune is publishinglaws from the Florida Statute book to provide ourreaders knowledge about laws they may not knowabout.

According to Florida Staue 232.28 the fol-lowing is the authority of school bus drivers.Authority of school bus drivers;schooldistrict duties:

(1) The school bus driv-er shall preserve order andgood behavior on the part ofall students being transport-ed on school buses.

(2) The schooldistrict shall require asystem of progressivediscipline of trans-ported students foractions which areprohibited by thecode of studentconduct.Disciplinaryactions, includ-ing suspensionof students from rid-ing on school districtowned or contractedschool buses, shall be sub-ject to school board policiesand procedures and may beimposed by the principal or the prin-cipal's designee. The principal or theprincipal's designee may delegate any disciplinaryauthority to school bus drivers except for suspensionof students from riding the bus.

(3) The school bus driver shall have theauthority to control students during the time studentsare on the school bus, but shall not have such author-

ity when students are waiting at the school bus stopor when students are en route to or from the schoolbus stop except when the bus is present at the busstop.

(4) If an emergency should develop due tothe conduct of students on the bus, the bus driver

may take such steps as areimmediately necessary to

protect the students onthe bus.

(5) Bus driversshall not be required tooperate a bus under con-

ditions in which one ormore students pose aclear and present dan-ger to the safety of thedriver or other stu-

dents, or the safetyof the bus while inoperation. The

school district shallhave measures in place

designed to protect the busdriver from threats or physi-

cal injury from students.(6) School districts may use trans-

portation, school safety, or FEFP fundsto provide added security for buses trans-

porting disruptive or delinquent students toand from school or other educational activi-

ties.(7) In the case of a student having engaged

in violent or blatantly unsafe actions while riding theschool bus, the school district shall take correctivemeasures to ensure, to the extent feasible, that suchactions are not repeated prior to reassigning the stu-dent to the bus. (Repealed by L.2002 ch. 387(1058),eff. 1/7/2003.)

It’s The Law!Students Who Ride the School Bus, Did You Know. . .

BROWARD COUNTY — A second humancase of west Nile encephalitis was recently confirmedin a 32-year-old male resident of Broward County.Although West Nile infection is relatively rare, theSeminole Tribe of Florida Health Department advisesall of staff and residents to remain diligent in theirpersonal mosquito protection efforts. These shouldinclude the 5 D's for prevention:

• Dusk and Dawn (avoid being outdoorswhen mosquitoes are seeking a blood meal)

• Dress (wear clothing that covers skin)• DEET (use mosquito repellants including

DEET on clothing when you are outside)• Drainage (check your home to rid of stand-

ing water in which mosquitoes can lay their eggs)West Nile virus occurs primarily in the late

summer and early fall. People get infected from bitesof mosquitoes carrying the virus. Mosquitoes acquirethe virus from infected birds. West Nile virus is notcontagious and is not transmissible from human tohuman contact.

In the last few months, the Seminole Tribeof Florida has sought expert mosquito control servicefrom Clarke Mosquito Control. This private companycurrently monitors and controls mosquitoes on theBig Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood and ImmokaleeReservations.

Ground and aerial spraying applications isconducted routinely on the reservations. Our goal isto lower the number of nuisance mosquitoes andreduce the risk of disease from mosquitoes that carrythe virus. It is important to note that this alone cannottotally eliminate the potential for West Nile infection.We therefore urge you to take additional actions in aneffort to minimize mosquito breeding grounds. Theseinclude the following:

• Clean out eves, troughs and gutters• Remove old tires or drill holes in those

used in playgrounds to drain• Turn over or remove empty plastic pots• Pick up all beverage containers and cups• Check tarps on boats or other equipment

that may collect water• Pump out bilges on boats• Replace water in birdbaths and pet or other

animal feeding dishes at least once a week.• Change water in plant trays, including

hanging plants at least once a week• Remove vegetation or obstructions in

drainage ditches that prevent the flow of waterWe count on you to keep the mosquito pop-

ulation down. Please report mosquito complaints tothe Clark Mosquito Control Hotline at 1-800-443-2034.

Health Advisory: West Nile VirusSecond Human Case Confirmed

One Unresolved Issue

Kevin Grace

Sandy Arrendondo

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The Seminole Tribune 7 September 5, 2003

By Kenny Bayon, C.FT. Perhaps one of the oldest and most benefi-

cial exercises known to strength training is the squat.It is considered the king of all exercises. Performedcorrectly, the squat has been a great exercise for theglutes, hamstrings, quads and hip development. Inaddition, users can strengthen not only the lower backbut also deep inner abdominalmuscles, which is vital to corestrength and injury prevention.

Because the spine isaxially loaded, squats can alsobe beneficial to older adultsseeking increased bone densityin the hip and lumber verte-brae-critical for the preventionof osteoporosis.

Some physicians condemn squats citing howdestructive they are to the knees despite scientificstudies and millions of personal experiences to thecontrary. One sports medicine doctor explained to mewhy squats were considered to be bad for the knee.He was actually telling me this between his sets ofsquats!

Since sports medicine doctors only see peo-ple with injuries, one can guess why they may havedeveloped this belief. The individuals they treat cer-tainly do not a constitute a random sample, let alone arepresentative population, as any scientist knows isessential to even attempt to formulate inferences.Early studies suggested deep knee bends with weights(squats) were hazardous to the ligamentuous struc-tures of the knee.

In contrast, later studies conclude squatsimprove knee stability if the lifting technique doesnot place rotarary stresses on the knee (Fleck andFalkel, 1986)Torque Force

Prominent weight training authoritiesdemonstrate the squat with the knees flexing forwardat the same distance as the hips flex backwards.Fredrick Hatfield, Ph.D., the first man to squat over800 lbs, recommends the knees to extend over thefeet with the back more upright for quadriceps devel-opment. "Strength Training for Young Athletes" bySteven J. Fleck, PhD and William J. Kraemer, PhD,illustrate parallel squats with the knees extendingbeyond the feet (knees moving forward with samemagnitude as hip moving backwards).

Torque force is necessary for the musclesand joint structures to adapt to the respected overload.If the knee does not travel forward during the barbellsquat, the quadriceps muscles are not significantlyexercised. On the other hand, injury may result if theknee or lower back experience greater torque forcesthan what they are accustom.

Try this simplified qualitative method indetermining relative torque forces in the knee and hipjoints. First take a photograph of the barbell squat ina full descent with a perspective perpendicular to thejoints plane. Draw a line of force through the resist-ance on its center of gravity, straight up and down,parallel to the force of gravity.

Gravity acting on both the body mass andadded mass (barbell) contribute to the resistance. Onthe barbell squat, the center of gravity is between theforefoot and heel. If it is not, the individual will fallover, toward the center of gravity. Incidentally, com-pression forces act upon the joints during the squatstance.

During the execution of a barbell squat, the

knees and the hips travel in opposite directions awayfrom the foot, or away from the center of gravity.Draw a second line on the knee joint parallel to theline of force. Draw a third line on the hip joint paral-lel to the previous lines. A relative comparison can bemade on the torque forces of the knee and hip.

Typically the torque forces are similar forthe knee and hip joints onthe barbell squat; the kneestravel forward the samemagnitude as the hipstravel backwards.Generally speaking, dur-ing a powerlift typesquat (bar lower behindthe shoulders and a

wider stance) the knee does not travel forwardas far as a bodybuilding type squat.

The hips typically travel back fur-ther with the torso bent forward on apowerlift type squat. This emphasizesthe stronger hip extensors and conse-quently reduces knee extensorinvolvement. Knee torque is fur-ther reduced by a wide stance.Full (Deep) SquatKreighbaum (1996) illus-trate the safe position ofa deep squat with theknees extendingbeyond the toes.Kreighbaumexplains how a deepsquat can be per-formed little chanceof injury to the knee.The variables of con-cern: speed of descent,size of calves andthighs, and strength ofthe controlling mus-cles

The pri-mary danger tothe knee occurswhen the tissuesof the calf andthigh presstogether alter-ing the cen-ter of rota-tion back tothe contact area creatinga dislocation effect.The danger of kneeinjury in this situa-tion may be pre-vented if either ofthe following fac-tors are present:center of gravityof the body systemis keep forward ofthe altered center ofrotation muscles ofthe thigh are strongenough to prevent thebody from resting orbouncing on the calves.

Kreighbaum conclude the deep squat is oflittle danger to the knees unless these variables and

factors are disregarded. Certainly only a limit type ofathletes may have a sports specific need to perform afull squat. Olympic weightlifters commonly bounceout of a full front squat with near maximum resist-ances during both the Clean & Jerk and Snatch.

Incidentally, the wide stance duringan olympic style squat further

reduces knee torque forces.During the lower portions

of the deep squat the lowerback may flex if hip flexibili-ty is inadequate. The risk ofinjury is increased if the mus-cles of the lower back are notstrong enough to support theflexed spine or the jointstructures have not progres-

sively adapted to such a stress.Flexibility exercises can be per-formed if hip flexibility is

insufficient for deep, or fullsquats.

CustomizationIf the body has not adapted to a

greater torque force, injury can result. Itis not necessary to avoid the torqueforce if the muscles and joint struc-tures can adapt. See adaptation crite-ria. Of the hip and knee joint, the kneeis more vulnerable to injury than thehip due to structural and functional dif-

ferences. Certainly, if an individual has had a

history of knee pain associated with thesetypes of movements, the squat can be modi-

fied to to place more torque on the hip andconsequently less on the knee joint. Based on

the above analysis, this can be accomplishedtwo ways. Simply by not squatting down all the

way (e.g. 90°) both the knees and hip do not experi-ence as great of torque forces.

Although, this decrease is often offset by the tendency to add more

weight to the exercise.Alternatively, by bending at

the hip more than theknee, the knee will

travel forward less,as in the power-

lifting typesquat.

Recall,the quadri-ceps will notbe exercises

as intenselysince there is less

torque on the kneejoint. In addition, since

balance must be maintainedover the feet, bending over not only transfers moretorque to the hips, the torque forces through the spine(lower back) increase; another vulnerable joint forsome. Certainly a compromise must be made to even-ly distribute the torque force between the knee andthe hip / lower back, particularly when both the kneesand lower back are healthy.

If the ankle is not flexible enough to allowthe knee to travel forward sufficiently, the back willneed to be bent forward more to maintain the centerof gravity within the foot base. Consequently the

lower back with be subjected to greater torque forces.Squatting with the feet wide apart can alleviate partof the problem, allowing the back to be positionedmore upright.

This solution does not, however, distributeequal stresses on the quadriceps and glutes as wouldbe possible with adequate ankle flexibility.

Until flexibility can be restored, a temporarysolution is to elevate the ankles on a board or plat-form. This will allow the knees to travel forward thesame distance as the hip travels backwards. Elevatingthe heels may present a risk to individuals with ade-quate ankle flexibility who have not adapted togreater torque forces through the knee.

In which case, the knees can potentially trav-el forward more than what they are accustom. Evenwhen elevating the heels with insufficient ankles flex-ibility, resistance should begin light and progress only5-10% every workout until a true workout weight isachieved so joint adaption can occur.

Obviously, individuals who are at a higherrisk for specific types of knee pain may choose toavoid certain exercises specifically designed toemphasis the quadriceps involvement by increasedknee torque (e.g. front squats, sissy squats, safetysquats, barbell hack squats, leg extensions).

Likewise, individuals who are at a greaterrisk for particular types of lower back pain maychoose to avoid certain exercises specificallydesigned to lower back involvement by increasedlower back torque (e.g. squats, deadlifts) or hiptorque (e.g. deep glute exercises).

Here is a checklist starting from the groundup to evaluate whether or not you are using correctform in performing a squat:

Feet: always flat on ground. Weight distrib-uted on back half of the feet. Toes pointed in a com-fortable position. Point the toes outward slightly.Footwidth between hip and should width, depending onfemur length.

Knees: should track in the same path as toesthrough outentire range of motion (ROM). Theyshould stay above or just slightly ahead of the toes.Shins should be roughly perpendicular to the floor inthe bottom postion.

Hips: Should always maintain an anteriorpelvic tilt.

Lower back: should have the same grade oflordic curve in the bottom postion as in the standingposition, also referred to as “neutral spine.” Thelower back should be neither hyper-extented norflexed at any point of the movement.

Shoulders: should be back and in alignmentwith the head and hips in order to maintain spinalalignment. Chest should be facing ahead, not down inthe bottom postion.

Head: Chin should maintain same postion atthe top and bottom postion. Look straight ahead inorder to keep alignment with the spine.

Fleck, S.J. and Falkel, J.E. Value ofResistance Training for the Reduction of SportsInjuries. Sports Medicine, 3, 61-68, 1986. Hatfield,F.C. (1989). Power: A Scientific Approach,Contemporary Books, pg. 158. Kraemer, W.J., Fleck,S.J. (1993). Strength Training for Young Athletes,Human Kinetics. Kreighbaum, E., Katharine, B.M.(1996). Biomechanics; A Qualitative Approach forStudying Human Movement, Allyn & Bacon, 4, Pgs203-204.

If you have any questions, feel free to emailKenny Bayon at Kbay07@aol.com.

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The King of Exercises, the Squat

The Seminole Tribune 9 September 5, 2003

By Kenny BayonHOLLYWOOD — A new chapter in tribal

athletics started earlier this summer with the creationof the Seminole Wrestling Club. Coach Kenny Bayon,who guided the Seminole wrestling team to success atthe 2002 NorthAmerican IndigenousGames, and who cap-tured a gold medal atthe 2003 Sunshine StateGames, is hoping toquickly build the clubinto a strong amateurprogram.

To prove justthat, a four-day campwas held at theHollywood recreationgym on July 28-31. Itfeatured Russ Cozart,one of the nation’s pre-mier prep wrestlingcoaches.

Cozart, anational and worldchampion himself, hasbuilt Brandon HighSchool into a juggernaut that is widely consideredFlorida’s top prep program. Brandon is also the schoolattended by tribal member Mitchell Simmons, TeamFlorida’s only 2003 NAIG gold medalist.

Later this year, Mitchell will also try tobecome the first Seminole member to win an

individual Florida high school championship.The camp began with Cozart sharing a little

wrestling history and reviewing the rules. Then thekids, who ranged in age from 3 to 14, stretched outand performed gymnastic moves such as rolls, cart-

wheels and crawls. Thishelps the young athletesbuild strength, agilityand flexibility.

Next, the campersseparated into groupsand performed skilldrills such as take-downs, pinning combi-nations and escapemaneuvers. Practiceconcluded with thealways popular livematches, in which thekids had a chance to testand display their talentsand competitiveness.

Dedicated partici-pants who attended allthree, July 28-30 campswere Deven bowers,Jonathan Bowers,

Nicholas Jumper, Cameron Jumper and KrystleYoung. Tyrel Osceola, a bronze medalist at the NAIG,also helped with coaching.

Kenny Bayon is the Seminole Tribe’s on-sitepersonal trainer.

Wrestling Around

Coach Kenny Bayon and Prep Wrestling Coach RussCozart with aspiring wrestlers.

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HOLLYWOODPosition: Check Dist. ClerkDept: AccountingPosition Opens: 8-11-03Position Closes: 8-25-03Salary: $18,720 annually with benefits

Position: Sr. AccountantDept: Accounting Position Opens: 8-4-03Position Closes: 8-18-03Salary: Negotiable with benefits

Position: Budget & Mgmt AnalystDept: AccountingPosition Opens: 8-4-03Position Closes: 8-18-03Salary: Negotiable with exp. with benefits

Position: Surveillance SpecialistDept: Gaming CompliancePosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: $9.50/hr with benefits

Position: Microcomputer Support SpecialistDept: Information SystemsPosition Opens: 7-7-03Position Closes: 7-21-03Salary: $35,000 - $42, 000 annually with benefits

Position: P/T Environmental HousekeeperDept: HealthPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: $18,720.00 annually with benefits

Position: Administrative AssistantDept: Real Estate ServicesPosition Opens: 8-11-03Position Closes: 8-25-03Salary: negotiable w/exp. w/benefits

Position: Telecommunications SpecialistDept: Information SystemsPosition Opens: 8-4-03Position Closes: 8-18-03Salary: $34,000.00 annually with benefits

Position: Rough CarpenterDept: HousingPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Admin Assistant 1Dept: UtilitiesPosition Opens: 8-25-03Position Closes: 9-8-03Salary: $27, 893.72 annually with benefits

Position: Office Clerk IIIDept: Family ServicesPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03

Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Programmer/AnalystDept: Information SystemsPosition Opens: 3-31-03Position still availableSalary: Negotiable with benefits

Position: Purchasing Agent (non-Certified)Dept: Seminole Police DeptPosition Opens: 8-11-03Position Closes: 8-25-85Salary: negotiable w/ben

Position: Water/Sewer CoordinatorDept: UtilitiesPosition Opens: 8-25-03Position Closes: 9-8-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Reporter/Editorial Ast.Dept: CommunicationsPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes:9-15-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Building CustodianDept: Building & GroundsPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03 Salary: $24,960 annually with benefits

Position: Finish CarpenterDept: HousingPosition Opens:9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Safety OfficerDept: Human ResourcesPosition Opens: 5-5-03Position still availableSalary: Negotiable with benefits.

Position: System Implementation SpecialistDept: Information SystemsPosition Opens: 7-7-03Position Closes: 7-21-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Education AdvisorDept: EducationPosition Opens: 8-18-03Position Closes: 9-2-03Salary: Negotiable with benefits

Position: Counselor IIDept: Family Services, HealthPosition Opens: 7-7-03Position Closes 7-21-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

BRIGHTONPosition: P/T Firefighter/EMTDept: Emergency Services

Position Opens: 3-10-03Position still availableSalary: negotiable w/experience w/ benefits

Position: Operator Maintenance TraineeDept: UtilitiesPosition Opens: 4-28-03Position Closes: 5-12-03Salary: $ 18,700 annually with benefits.

Position: Video Programmer, P/TDept: BroadcastingPosition Opens: 4-28-03Position Closes: 5-12-03Salary: $8.00/hr.

Position: Education Advisor AssistantDept: Education Position Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: $29,120 annually with benefits

Position: Office Clerk (Temp)Dept: Community Care /ElderlyPosition Opens: 8-11-03Position Closes: 8-25-03Salary: negotiable

Position: Materials Developer 1Dept: PreschoolPosition Opens: 8-11-03Position Closes: 8-25-03Salary: negotiable w/exp and qualification w/benefits

Position: Skilled LaborerDept: HousingPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: P/T Administrative AssistantDept: Indian Medicine ProgramPosition Opens: 6-23-03Position Closes: 7-7-03Salary: negotiable

Position: P/T Assistant DirectorDept: Indian Medicine ProgramPosition Opens: 6-23-03Position Closes: 7-7-03Salary: negotiable

Position: Secretary/Outreach WorkerDept: CAAPosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: $13.00/hr with benefits

Position: Outreach WorkerDept: CAAPosition Opens:9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: $8.00/hr with benefits

Position: Part Time SecretaryDept: Indian Medicine ProgramPosition Opens: 6-30-03Position Closes: 7-14-03Salary: $10/hr, no benefits

Position: Teacher Aide (3)Dept: PreschoolPosition Opens: 8-18-03Position Closes: 9-2-03Salary: negotiable with benefits & education

Position: ElectricianDept: Housing, travel to all Res.Position Opens: 6-30-03Position Closes: 7-14-03Salary: $29, 120.00 annually with benefits

Position: Water Resources Mgt. Coord.Dept: Water Resources Dept.Position Opens: 4-28-03Position Closes: 5-12-03Salary: $ 30, 000 annually w/ benefits.

Position: Career Firefighter/EMTDept: Emergency ServicesPosition Opens: 7-21-03Position Closes: 8-4-03Salary: $31,500 annually with benefits

Position: Tribal Outreach Worker IIDept: Family Services, HealthPosition still available.Salary: Negotiable with benefits

BIG CYPRESSPosition: Administrative AssistantDept: Family ServicesPosition Opens: 8-18-03Position Closes: 9-2-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Firefighter/EMT (P/T)Dept: Emergency ServicesPosition Opens: 3-10-03Position Still availableSalary: negotiable w/experience w/ benefits

Position: Career Firefighter/EMTDept: Emergency ServicesPosition Opens: 7-21-03Position Closes: 8-4-03Salary: $31,500 annually with benefits

Position: Maintenance WorkerDept: Ah-Tah-Thi-KiPosition Opens: 8-25-03Position Closes: 9-8-03Salary: $16,640 annually with benefits

Position: TransporterDept: HealthPosition Opens: 8-25-03Position Closes: 9-8-03Salary: $18, 720 - $20,592 annually with benefits

Position: Instructional AideDept: Ahfachkee SchoolPosition Opens: 3-10-03Position still availableSalary: negotiable w/exp. with benefits.

Position: Elementary Educ TeacherDept: AhfachkeePosition Opens: 8-25-03

Position Closes: 9-8-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Community Health Rep. (2)Dept: HealthPosition Opens: 8-25-03Position Closes: 9-8-03Salary: $20,800 - $22,880 annually with benefits

Position: Operator Maintenance TraineeDept: UtilitiesPosition Opens: 7-28-03Position Closes: 8-11-03Salary: $18,720.00 annually with benefits

Position: Administrative AssistantDept: Emergency ServicesPosition Opens: 7-21-03Position Closes: 8-4-03Salary: negotiable w/exp. w/benefits

Position: Elem. Music TeacherDept: Ahfachkee SchoolPosition Opens: 4-7-03Position Closes: 4-21-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Office ClerkDept: Building OfficialPosition Opens: 7-28-03Position 8-11-03Salary: $20,800.00 annually with benefits

FORT PIERCEPosition: Sr. CounselorDept: Family Services, HealthPosition Opens: 12-9-02Position still availableSalary: Negotiable with benefits,

IMMOKALEEPosition: Counselor IIDept: Family Services, HealthPosition Opens: 6-23-03Position Closes: 7-7-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Cultural/Lang. InstructorDept: Culture EducationPosition Opens: 2-24-03Position still availableSalary: negotiable with benefits

Position: Maintenance WorkerDept: RecreationPosition Opens: 12-19-01Position still availableSalary: $ 14,500 with benefits.

Position: Surveillance OperatorDept: Compliance & RegulationPosition Opens: 8-18-03Position Closes: 9-2-03Salary: $19,760.00 annually with benefits

Position: Operator Maint. TraineeDept: UtilitiesPosition still availableSalary: $ 18,700 annually with benefits.

Position: Nutritionist /Health EducatorDept: HealthPosition Opens: 1-6-03Position still availableSalary: Negotiable w/benefits

Position: Counselor 11Dept: Family Services, HealthPosition Opens: 6-16-03Position Closes: 6-30-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

TAMPAPosition: Surveillance TechnicianDept: Gaming CompliancePosition Opens: 9-2-03Position Closes: 9-15-03Salary: negotiable with benefits

Job OpportunitiesFor an application or more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 954-967-3403, The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, Drug Screening is a requirement of employment,

WE EXERCISE NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE.

Position: Police OfficerStarting Salary: $35,992.95Locations: Big Cypress, Hollywood, ImmokaleePolice Officer position available. Must alreadyhave/his certification. Needs to be a citizen or havealien resident card, 19 years or older, with a highschool diploma or GED. Shift work. Excellent bene-fits. If you are interested please call (954) 967-8900.

Hard Rock Casino HollywoodProcedure for Handling

Employment Inquiries forHard Rock Properties

Submitted by Kathy RybarTAMPA — Recently, we have had a number

of employment inquiries for our future SeminoleHard Rock gaming properties. Many of those inquir-ing have been referred to the Tribal GovernmentHuman Resources office, which does not need tohave any involvement in the staffing process.Therefore, I am communicating a procedure thatshould be followed from here on.

All employment inquiries, whether in person,via the phone, or through a resume or employmentapplication should be referred to the CorporateHuman Resources department. Specifically, pleaserefer them to my Administrative Assistant, KathyDonaldson.

Kathy will be responsible for informing theindividual of his/her next steps, timeframes, and otherrelevant issues. She also will notify the appropriateproperty Human Resources leader and forward anyrelevant documentation. Kathy can be reach at (954)364-4169.

This procedure is to be followed for all off-site properties with the exception of Tampa, as theyare currently hiring for Phase I openings.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.Should you have questions or concerns, please con-tact me at (954) 364-4167.

Police Jobs

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Tribal Members!To submit your Birthday

announcement:

Call (800) 683-7800 ext 1267.or

Fax (954) 967-3482or

email mlucare@semtribe.comwith birthday in the subject line

or mail to Seminole Tribune

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Call the Seminole Tribune! (954) 967-3416

Happy Birthday September BabiesHappy Birthday to Ricky Ray

Baxley on Aug. 30.Daddy, another year, I sit and

write again to express my love to you andtell you how much I love you.

Today, I believe you live throughmy son. So you are really gone. I hope Imake you proud. I'll see you.

Love always, your first daughter.Carolee J. Nelson and Baby

Rick.

To Gerbie;Daddy Loves You!Love, Popeye

Happy 1st Birthday toDar'Rick C. Nelson-Williams - Born onSept. 7, 2002.

My pride and joy. Baby Rick,you have filled my heart with so muchlove. I realize my life is nothing withoutyou. Every time I look at your smile, youmake everything all better. I love you.

Love Momma Carolee Nelson

Happy Belated Birthday to"Egoosh Watehke" Much love always.The Otter Gang in Hollywood

Happy Belated Birthday toAunt Rose. Lots of love. The OtterGang.

Happy Birthday Ellen GrantEads. Love you always. Mom, AuntDoris and Kids.

Happy Birthday to our bigOtter girl Letitia Teal. Hope you have agreat day. Take care of yourself and begood.

Love you always, Egoosh andthe Otter Gang. PS Happy B-dayHankie!

Happy Birthday AlexandraFrank! We all hope you had a greatBirthday and wish you a speedy recovery!We all love you, from theCommunications Staff.

Kaiden Garrett SampsonBorn on April 17, 2003

Weight 6 lbs.14 oz, 21 inches long.

New arrival! Noah Tigertail-Billie born July 31, 2003, weighing 7pounds 5 ounces, and 19 inches long.

The proud parents are Jonah“Sonny” Billie and Karen Tigertail. Theproud grandparents are Sonny andChristine Nevaquaya from Hollywoodand Bobby Tigertail from Miccosukee“Trail.”

A Warriors Heart

My tears continue to fallas this pain slowly takesme over. I try so hard tofight it but its strengthI can not weaken…

My body aches with everystep as my soul cries outfor help. I feel their eyes uponme as they patiently waitfor my last breath…

I know they only wish forthis battle to come to anend, but I know deep downin my heart my victorywill be their sins…

I will fight no matter whatand forward is all I willgo. I will examine each newstep looking for ways toweaken their hold…

I always find myself outnumbered and for everyone that falls there comesanother. My strength willnot deceive me and myinstincts will alert mefrom the danger thatawaits me…

At times I feel defeatedas my body tremblesout of control, but Ialways find myself backon my feet armed andready to go…

My heart will keep megoing because it knowsno other way. My bloodwill keep me pure becauseit's blood of a Seminole…

My journey I will continuebecause its path is in myplan. I will accept what everit offers because a Warrior isall I am…— Lyle Vandell Billie

"Life"

Life's a giftEasily stolenBarely lived

Choices madeBeauty fadedPaths takenWith wisdomWe choose

How we live

— Austina Motlow 2003

Congratulations MissStephanie Hall for winning the Title ofJr. Miss Seminole 2003-2004. You have a strong mind and a lot ofcourage. I am very proud of you!

I know you could do it! You cando anything you put your mind to.Also thank you Jeannette Cypress andDesiree Jumper for being there for Steph.

Love always,Mom

Happy Birthday to Amya ElleBaxley - Born Sept. 9, 1999.We love you and hope your birthday is asspecial as you are to us. "You're theBomb"

Love, Mom, Dad, Daija,Chooge, Teja, and all your friends at thepreschool.

Thanks to our Hollywood

RepresentativesBenjamin and I would like to

take this time to thank you for all yourhelp and understanding; that we’re allhuman and tribal people.

Thank you Max especially for allthese years of hard work for the tribalmembers, my husband and myself.

Respectfully,Benjamin and Linda Billie

Thank You

Congratulations

Lena Gopher Alice Tony Osceola Alice Micco Snow

Leoda Josephine OsceolaAlbert Osceola Sr.

Herbert Mills Cypress Johnny F Tucker Sr.

Annie Osceola Jumper Leah Johns Minnick

Patsy Billie Billy Wm. L Cypress

Billie Micco Judy Ann Baker Agnes Bowers Alice Osceola

Lorraine L Cypress Tommy Henson Billie

David Jumper Rudy Osceola Michael Clay

Raymond Osceola Cecil Jumper

Mary Foster Tigertail Reuben Henry Billie, Sr.

Daniel Jumper Claudia Cypress Doctor

Amos Tiger Genesis Osceola

Leroy Billie Elias (Noah) Jim

Nettie Doctor Stewart Marvin Jason Billie, Sr.

Elton Carl Baxley Sharon Debbie Osceola

Jenny Doctor Diane Snow Smith

Samuel C. Osceola Sr. Linda Lee Storm

Diane Marie Roberts Mingo Jones

Geraldine Osceola Sandy Billie Jr.

Mahala Ruth Madrigal Cordell D Jumper Sr.

Darline Buster Glenn Emmons Osceola

Virginia Osceola Vincent William Micco

Sylvia Ann Tommie Oliver Billie

Clinton Howard Tommie Christine Jimmie Franklin

Grace Marie Koontz Hyde Jim Gopher

James Junior Balentine Freeman Osceola

Timothy Allen DeHass Arnie Lou Gore

Tracey Smith Celeste Billie Manuel Garza

Johnny Lee Jimmie Edith Ann Smith

Brenda Elizabeth Fuller Victoria Sue Baker

Patricia Ann Wilcox Tina Marie Osceola

Norman Jeffery Billie Pernell Hosea Bert

Rufus Tiger, Jr. Eric Lee Tiger

Christopher Scott Osceola

Wade Parrish Osceola Douglas Mitchell Smith Mariel Johanna Gopher

Peggy Kim Osceola Michelle Louise Billie

Louis Dixie Jim, Jr. Stacy Lynn Sanchez Robert Allen Stivers

Franklin James Moore Jr. Lyle Vandell Billie Toby Libra Johns Tisha Lee Walker Larry Lee Howard

Paulette Renee Lawrence Dorothy Alice Benson

Tara Dale Robbins Rita Jayne Gopher

Sherri jumper Virginia Carmen Garcia

Dawn Marie Billie Michael Micco

Wendi Elizabeth Bowers Adam Ray Turtle

Richard Francis Osceola Lenora Marlene Roberts

Jackie Leona Smith Stephanie Lynn Hyatt

Catherine Janell Alexander Gilbert Wayne King

Dallas Nunez Elton James Shore

Tj Koenes Sara Billie Osceola

Lawanda Yvonne Tommie Thomas Jeffery Storm

Louise Billie Jeremy Smith Justin Davis

Melissa Joy Osceola Caryn Billie

Daniel Gibson Elliot Audris Young

Lenny Ray Jim Jimmy Joe Pacheco

Suraiya Tiffany Youngblood Rena Michelle Frank

Tirell Octavius Timothy Raymond Charles Stewart Jr.

Mandy Wesley Maressa A Cantu Davey Lee Snow

Alexander Rodregus Tommie Elijah Davaughn Marrero

Leslie Renee Fish Avalon Susie Jumper Jason Todd Osceola Alfred Roy Tucker

George Henry Osceola Cecilia Pequeno

Jonah Charles H Billie Jessica Frances Buster

Dwayne Billie Zena Elizabeth A Simmons

Derrick Curtis Johns Brian Christopher Osceola

Leon James Billie Bruce Keith Tommie

Adrain Michael Baker Christopher Ray Green

Justin Campos Amanda Lee Sisneroz

Ildy Jose Garcia

Raynaldo Yzaguirre, III, Bryan Wayne Arledge

Courtney Michelle Doctor Tiffany Nicole Frank

Joshua Andrew Girtman Tatiana Luisa Gomez Lucas Kaine Osceola Onnie Dallas Cypress Russell Chip Wilson Heather Nikole Josh

Lysandra Frances Apa Osceola Celeste Theresa Stockton

Robert Donald Cypress, Jr. James Frank Tiger, Jr.

Courtney Lissite Sanchez William Scott Nelson

Josiah Clifford Williams Ernest Keith Stout

Dominic Porter Venzor, Jr. Travis Quentin Pacheco Marlissa Angnette Tiger Stephanie Leeann Hall Megan Courtney Jones

Damen Kirk Bert Garrett Billie Anderson

Dean Tommie Stokes, Jr. Solita Murina Perez Spencer Lee Battiest Kalisa Denise Baker Clayton Isaac Hall

Nicole Marie Osceola Letitia Teal Foster

Brandon Daniels Billie Demi Marie Garza Ethan Lynn Gopher Bret Noah Spencer

Hudson Roberts Jumper Esmeralda Sabrina Billie

Ceejae Dakota Smith Courtney Ann Kippenberger

Terence Daniels Billie Deandra Rogene Tiger Kaylee Brianna Jumper

Tianna Hall Garcia Klayton Duane Sanders Kassandra Lorn Brady

Jonathan Dustin Robbins Jessica Lyn Motlow

Jason Gregory Melton, II, Akol Markuise Billie

Tyler Joshua Baker Kristy Rebecca

Johns Leonardo Yzaguirre

Vcenv TotkvBowers

Shawna ColleenBillie

Kelton Kelbert Josh Anthony Mitchell

Cypress Alexander Lee Buck

Kaitlin MichelleBilly

Destiny Jade Nunez Tylor Duane

Tigertail Randy marc Shore

Huber Leon Jr. Zechariah Nathanial

Lacey Rickyjoe Osceola

Alumbaugh Kirsten Elise Doney Brianna Skye Nunez

Reagan Thawdape Whitecloud Katelyn Rene Young

Darryl Jay Billie Jennifer Marlene Holdiness

Skyler Lain Burke Daniel Nunez, Jr.

Kendal Lauren Bowers Fairuza Bentley Billie

Imillakiyo R D Osceola Yopalakiyo R J Osceola

Tyrus Colby Billie Kalgary Ann Johns- Motlow

Jayce Tulane Smith Knananochet Agullbu Osceola

Brydgett Thai Koontz Rachael Marie Jumper Taryn Montana Storm

Hunter Jacob Tiger Graysun Beartrack Billie

Sydnee Rayzheen Cypress Odessa Rayne King Bly James Davidson

Dennis Manuel Gonzales, Jr. Kenzie Skylar Motlow

Logan Cj Ortiz Rhett Anthony Tiger Bethany Karyn Billie

Elizabeth Marie Osceola Randee Patricia Osceola

Michaela Raquel Cypress Blake Oscar Baker

Aiyana Leann Tommie Amya Elle Baxley

Mariah Bowers Pernell Paul Bert

Cecil Shadow Wolf johns Jonathan Lonnie-Chey Buck

Cassidy Dawn Bert Danyelle Jaime Boromei

Kian Marcus Billie Madrid Leslie John Gopher, Jr.

Deven Osceola Jerome Moses Stivers

Robert Allen Stivers, Jr. Mary Melania Stivers Zackary Skye Buster

Emergency Servicesincluding fire and

ambulance are now

available 24 hours a day,

7 days a week on the Brighton

Reservation.

Ronnie & Vince PresentThe 2nd Annual Motorcycle &

Car Show, Oct. 11, 2003Big CypressFor Info Contact:

Ronnie Billie - (239) 564-1114Vince Micco - (954) 967-0634

Join Us... Mon. - Fri.

Step Aerobics Stretching, Stepping, Toning,

Beginners Welcome at Hollywood

Recreation’s Dance Room

3pm - 4pm

Call Patrice for more info

(954)989-9457

Da-da (Michael Sherman), Iwish you a wonderful Birthday on Sept.2, with lots of hugs and wet baby kissesfrom your little “Rosebud” Mckenzie.

Happy 33rd Birthday Daddy,from your very best buddy Robbi. I loveyou very much!

Youth Program Announcement

The AmeriCorps*Tribal CivilianCommunity Corps (TCCC) is currentlyrecurring native American youth 18-26years of age to join our ten month pro-gram in Hoopa, CA.

The TCCC is a ten-month, resi-dential program that offers a variety oftrainings, job experience, and the chanceto travel throughout the NorthwesternRegion. Some of the projects that theTCCC completes are: building homes forlow-income families, renovation of his-torical buildings, planting trees in previ-ously burned areas of the forest, andworking on several other Indian reserva-tions and communities in California.

When participating in the pro-gram, a member will receive a livingallowance, reside on the campus, tackle avariety of challenging tasks, serve withtwenty-five other Native youth, and gainskills that will last them a lifetime.

To learn more about the HoopaTribal Civilian Community Corps, pleasecall us toll-free at (866) 255-TCCC(8222), or check out our website:http://.hoopa-nsn.gov/departments/tccc.htm

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BRIGHTON — The 4th Annual ClaytonBillie Memorial Pool Tournament was held onSaturday July 19 at the Brighton Gymnasium. A special "Thank You" goes out to ChairmanMitchell Cypress, President Moses Osceola, BigCypress Council Representative David Cypress,Brighton Council Representative Roger Smith,Brighton Board Representative Johnny Jones, Jack

Gordon and the Brighton Recreation Department formaking the tournament a huge success. We hopeeverybody had a great time this year.

Thanks again, Jack Billie and Family

Tournament ResultsWomen 50 years and over1st - Juanita Osceola, 2nd - Annie Jumper, 3rd - Betty

Osceola; 4th - Alice Sweat, 5th - JennyJohns.Men 50 years and over1st - Joe Billie, Jr., 2nd - RussellOsceola, 3rd - Parker Jones, 4th -David Cypress, 5th - Mitchell Cypress.Women 18-49 years1st - Theresa Boromei, 2nd - ClaudiaOlivarez, 3rd - Miranda Tommie, 4th -Virginia Billie, 5th - Jamel Billie.Men 18-49 years1st - Boogie Nunez, 2nd - Jack Billie,3rd - Weems Buck, 4th place - DustyNunez, 5th - Joey Micco.Scotch Doubles1st - Annie Jumper and Joe Billie, Jr.,2nd - Rose Jones and Parker Jones, 3rd- Linda Jones and Weems Buck, 4th -Stella Ortiz and Tony Osceola, 5th -Mary Jo Micco and Johnny Jones.

Hope to see ya'll at next year's tour-nament.

By Emma BrownCLEWISTON — The EIRA wrapped up

their 2002-2003 rodeo season on Aug. 9, at theHendry County Rodeo Arena in Clewiston. It was arainy evening for a rodeo, but the cowboys and cow-girls managed to get through with style.

The end of the year rodeo banquet will beheld on Saturday Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. at Sonny’s BBQin Clewiston. Tickets are on sale for $10 fromClarissa Bowers, EIRA secretary, or from one of theEIRA directors.

Come join us for dinner and show your sup-port for the cowboys and cowgirls of the EasternIndian Rodeo Association.EIRA Results from Clewiston rodeo Aug. 9Kids rodeo results:Mutton Busting: 1st - Kelton Smedley, 2nd - JobeJohns, 3rd - Blevins Jumper Pony Riding: 1st - Justin Aldridge, 2nd - William

Bearden Calf Riding: 1st - Andre Jumper, 2nd -Dylan Chalfant Steer Riding: 1st - Justin Aldridge,2nd - Dayne JohnsBarrels: (4-8)- 1st - Kalgary Johns, 2nd - AcealynYoungblood, 3rd - Andre Jumper (9-12) 1st - NautkeyHenry, 2nd - Ethan Gopher, 3rd - Shyla Jones (13-18)1st - Jade Braswell, 2nd - Leanna Billie.Sanctioned Events:Saddle Bronc: 1st - Robert Youngblood, CalfRoping: 1st/2nd - Naha/Josh Jumper, BreakawayRoping: 1st -Trina Bowers, 2nd - Jo Jumper, 50 &over: 1st - Moses Jumper, 2nd - Rudy Osceola, TeamRoping: 1st - Billie Tiger and Willie Johns, 2nd -Josh and Naha Jumper, 3rd - Moses and HappyJumper, Barrel Racing: 1st - Trina Bowers, 2nd -Sheyanna Osceola, 3rd - Shelby Osceola, BullRiding: 1st - Justin Gopher, 2nd - Happy Jumper.

IMMOKALEE — TheSeminole Wind Horse Club is a notfor profit club that focuses ongood sportsmanship and familyfun. The club hosts monthlyPerformance and Speed Showsfrom Oct. through April.

Please join us the firstand second Saturday of thosemonths at the newly renovatedJohn Jimmie Memorial Arena inImmokalee (formerly the SeminoleYouth Ranch Rodeo Grounds).

Club membership and entryfees are FREE for Seminole Tribe

Members.Speed Show Bill 2003-2004 every 1st

Saturday (October - April)Please contact Melody

Halperin at (239) 353-5167 orhalperin@swfla.rr.com toreceive a Member ship Form andSponsor Release of LiabilityForm. Once those forms arecompleted and returned to the

club, you will receive your mem-bership packet and membership

cards. You will also be put on themailing list.

See you at the shows!

By Ernie TigerPOMPANO, FL — On May 31, the pres-

tigious Pompano Beach Saltwater FishingTournament Trail got underway as hundreds ofteams gathered at the Hillsboro Inlet to compete inSouth Florida’s largest fishing tournament.

In order to participate in the PompanoSaltwater Showdown, anglers must compete in thefirst two legs of the tournament, the Saltwater Slamand Saltwater Shootout, before qualifying as one ofFlorida’s top 75 offshore teams. Teams are thenselected to compete in the final Showdown.

Anglers aim at catching one of the fivelargest weighable fish (Wahoo, King Mackerel,Black Fin Tuna, Cobia, and Dolphin). Teams canwin awards such as: Top Team, Big Fish, and TopAngler.

There are divisions for cash prizes, as wellas many others like the Bluewater Challenge forheaviest fish. The Bluewater Bonanza, awards thetop three teams cash prizes, based on their totalweight.

The Reel Nole Team got off to a slow startby not landing a single fish during the first leg ofthe Saltwater Slam, but recovered quickly by land-ing a 24 lb dolphin. That qualified Reel Nole forthe final Showdown where only 30 of SouthFlorida’s most elite teams compete for braggingrights for the next year.

On Aug. 9, Reel Nole left theHillsborough Inlet early and headed north to WestPalm. This is where most anglers throughout thetournament series had been landing the largercatches.

The weather actually cooperated this time;the Atlantic had only 1-2 foot waves. This enabledthe team to target more productive waters thatweren’t reachable in past tournaments due to poorweather conditions. Also, the smaller singled-engine boats kept us from reaching better fishinggrounds.

We reach our destination thirty minuteslater; the weather conditions being perfect for kitefishing. We decided to go with this proven method,which is great for catching King Mackerel. Nottwenty minutes after putting our first lines in thewater, we were hit by our first “Smoker” kings. A

small school rocketed through the air at heights offive to twelve feet, hitting our baits from under-neath.

Chris Osceola, who landed the first fish ofthe day said “There’s nothing like seeing Kingsdive-bomb the baits on tournament day.”

After finishing our first drift at ninety-feet, we started our second over the same area,which is where we netted our second and third fishof the day. This would land the Reel Nole teamtheir second Big Fish Trophy of the Tournament.

The team would break the past and pres-ent record for the largest King to be caught duringthe Saltwater Showdown for 2002 and 2003. “TheSmoker (King Mackerel) slammed the goggle eyeand put up a great fight, which lasted nearly twentyminutes. We weren’t really sure what I had due tobeing hit by a huge Bonita early in the day thatscreamed off line. But after I managed to tire thefish enough to get it within fifteen feet of the boat,it was clear that we had huge Smoker,” commentedangler Ernie Tiger on his record breaking 42.27pound King Mackerel.

Deciding we still needed to make a fewmore catches to make the four king limit, we madeour third drift where we were once again "hit" bythree smokers. Two of them were sizeable tourna-ment kings, but we were left with a mangledleader. With only minutes to spare, we quicklypacked up our gear and headed back to the port.

We arrived at the weigh-in and were greet-ed by the large crowd who were anticipating eachteam's catch of the day. After waiting for theweigh-in, we were slightly disappointed to find outthat we had just missed capturing the BluewaterChallenge prize by only seven pounds.

The Reel Nole team performed well intheir first Saltwater Showdown Tournament. We allfelt that we had finished nicely by winning two ofthe largest fish trophies of the tournament. Not toobad for a team competing for the first time in theSaltwater Showdown.

The Reel Nole Team would like to thankthe Seminole Tribal Official Max Osceola and theSeminole Recreation Department for their supportduring this tournament.

BIG CYPRESS — September 13,2003 Sign-up at 10:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Shoot at 2:00 p.m. - Men's and Women'sDivisions - No Entry Fee

Race to 3 - Double Elimination -Payouts for 1st - 5th place.

Pool Tournament will be held everysecond Saturday of the month. Open to TribalMembers, Spouses, and Employees

For more information, please callNick at Billiard (863) 983-6539.

By Paula CasselsDAVIE — On Aug. 17, the Don Carter

University Lanes hosted the Gibby Bowers AnnualMemorial Bowling Tournament. Competition isbecoming more spirited each year as 50-60Seminole tribal bowlers turned out for the tourna-ment. Bowling results showed four ties in theScotch Doubles, three ties in 3-6-9, and one tie inthe No-Tap.

Meanwhile, a drawing for bowling ballsand bowling bags took place every hour. DawnFertitta won a 15-poundbowling ball and thewinner of the MiamiDolphin bowling bagwas Steela Micco.

BrightonCouncil RepresentativeRoger Smith took thirdplace with partner BrettOsceola.

Participants atthe open tournamentreceived black poloshirts and red hand tow-els.

Congratulationsto all participatingbowlers.

Bowling Results: Scotch Double: 1/2. Tie,John and MahalaMadrigal / MitchellOsceola and BrettOsceola - 210. 3. EltonShore and Farrah Jones -203. 4. Elbert Snow andDawn Fertitta - 202. 5. Rufus and Dora Tiger -200. 6. Toby and Sonya Johns - 199. 7. ChrisOsceola and Vivian Delgado - 179. 8. RemusGriffin and Pamela Jumper - 178. 9. Danny Jonesand Gail Cypress - 173. 10. Blake Osceola andTrish Wilcox - 169. 11/12. Tie, Greg Kelly andMargaret Billie / George and Steela Micco - 167.13. Emery Fish and Monica Johns - 165. 14. Jamieand Crystal Smith - 164. 15. Bobby and TerriFrank - 162. 16. Michael and Mary Jo Micco -161. 17/18. Tie, Duane and Stacy Jones / Kevinand Beverly Tommie - 160. 19/20. Tie, BillyMicco and Rose Jones / Amos Billie and AlfredaMusket - 159.

Regular: 1. Miquel Contu and Farrah Jones - 439.2. Remus Griffin and Amanda Smith - 406. 3.Roger Smith and Brett Osceola - 396. 4. TobyJohns and Tricia Wilcox - 382. 5. Greg Kelly andDonna Turtle - 381. 6. John Madrigal and RosettaBowers - 375. 7. Kevin Tommie and Denise Morin- 371. 8. Bobby Frank and Dawn Fertitto - 369. 9.Chris Osceola and Dana Osceola - 368. 10. RickyDoctor and Sarah Mc Donald - 351. 11. BlakeOsceola and Diane Smith - 348. 12. Sam Nelson

and Pamela Jumper - 346. 13. Victor M. and JackieThompson - 345. 14. Rufus Tiger and SarahSampson - 339. 15. Sampson Gopher and DoraTiger - 334 16. Elbert Snow and Mahala Madrigal- 332. 17. Derrick Thomas and Mary Wilcox - 331.18. Emery Fish and Michele Osceola - 326. 19.Pittman Sampson and Stacy Jones--325. 20.George Micco and Sonya Johns - 324.

3-6-9: 1. George Micco and Trish Wilcox - 483. 2.Greg Kelly and Mary Jo Micco - 447. 3. Richard

Osceola and MaryWilcox - 442. 4.ChrisOsceola and GailCypress - 402. 5.Michael Micco andCrystal Smith - 401. 6.Thomas Cypress andDenise Morin - 395. 7.John Madrigal andFarrah Jones - 386. 8.Derrick Thomas andDonna Turtle - 375. 9.Lawrence Ballentine andMonica Johns - 372 10.Ricky Doctor andMahala Madrigal - 368.11. Elton Shore andDiane Smith - 367. 12.Duane Jones and DawnFertitta - 365. 13. VictorM. and Dallas Cypress -362. 14. Rufus Tiger andRosie Billie - 360. 15.Elbert Snow and TerriFrank - 358. 16/17. Tie,Sam Nelson and SonyaJohns / Blake Osceola

and Pamela Jumper - 354. 18/19. Tie, RemusGriffin and Reina Micco / Roger Smith andMichelle Osceola - 351. 20. Tie, Amos Billie andRhonda Billie / Danny Jones and Dora Tiger - 350.

No Tap: 1. Danny Jones and Amanda Smith - 519.2. Alfreda Muskett and Andre Jumper - 507. 3.Joey Micco and Dana Osceola - 470. 4. ChrisOsceola and Brett Osceola - 464. 5. Damon Wilcoxand Gail Cypress - 451. 6. Toby Johns and Mary JoMicco - 446. 7. Wayne Billie and Dawn Fertitta -444. 8. Philmon Bowers and Mary M. Wilcox -442. 9. Jamie Smith and Michelle Osceola - 430.10. Sammie Gopher and Trish Wilcox - 421. 11.Sam Nelson and Shannon Gopher - 417. 12.Richard Osceola and Sonya Johns - 407. 13.Thomas Cypress and Margaret Billie - 395. 14.Greg Kelly and Crystal Smith - 392. 15. RogerSmith and Addie Osceola - 386. 16. PittmanSampson and Denise Morin - 385. 17. Earl Tayorand Dallas Cypress - 378. 18. Rufus Tiger andFarrah Jones - 374. 19. /20. Tie, Kevin Tommieand Rose Jones / Emery Fish and Sarah McDonald - 372.

EIRA Rodeo Held in Clewiston

4th Annual Clayton BillieMemorial Pool Tournament

1st place winners (L-R): Joe Billie, Jr., Theresa Boromei, AnnieJumper, Juanita Osceola, and Boogie Nunez.

Seminole’s Reel-Nole Offshore FishingTeam Nets Big Fish in Showdown

Gibby Bowers Memorial Bowling Tournament

Seminole Wind Horse Club

Steela Micco receives her bowling bag fromher husband George Micco.

Paula Cassels

King Fishers (L-R): Chris Osceola, AJ Nickel, Phil Whetstone, Todd Nickel, and Ernie Tiger.Peter Caspari

Big Cypress 9-BallPool TournamentWomen's Basketball

LeagueWhere: Big Cypress

When: Monday Nightsbeginning September 15,2003. Will last 6 weeks

Deadline to enter: Friday,September 12, 2003Entry Fee: $100.00

Limited to the first 6 teams -8 person roster

Any Questions you can callStan at the Recreation

Department (863) 983-9659

The Seminole Tribune 13 September 5, 2003

By Paula CasselsPORCH CREEK INDIAN

RESERVATION, AL — On Aug. 1-2, teams fromthe Seminole Tribe of Florida participated in theNASA (Native American Softball Association)Tournement. The event was hosted by the PorchCreek Indian Reservation at Arrowhead Park.

For two days, Seminole men and womenfrom the Hollywood, Brighton, and ImmokaleeReservations, along with tribal members from allover the State ofFlorida competedunder the blisteringhot sun. There werefive women's andtwo men's teamsparticipating thisyear.

TheSeminole menkicked off thisyear's softball tour-nament with anearly morning gameagainst theChoctaw's DiamondBacks. Seminolesplayers shouted"Seminoles" to dis-play their team spir-it throughout thetournament.

TeammatesCalvin Bert andGarret Tommiecleared the base paths with timely hitting, whileMarvin Bowers, Mike Broone, and Johnny Broonehit home runs to put the Seminoles over the 15-runlimit.

In Saturday's evening game, the SeminoleMen's team competed against the tough ChoctawNative Sports. Seminole player Tony Sanchez hit theonly a home run in the game.

Tony Sanchez, team captain and pitcher forthe Seminole Men's team for eight years, pitchedthroughout the two-day tournament, catching popflies and making outs at home plate.

The team started an inside game; the playerwho make's the last out in each inning had to wearthe yellow "I made the last out" T-shirt. Hard-hittingNaha Jumper tried to reach the home run fence, butthe ball fell just short and was caught by the ChoctawDiamond Back outfielder. Jumper had the honor ofbeing the first one to wear the "I Made the Last Out"T-shirt. By the end of the game, the T-shirt had beenpast around and down to a player nicknamed"Telatubby."

The Seminole Men's team proved to be thetop gun of the Seminole softball teams, playing atotal of six softball games before the weekend wasover. They eventually placed forth overall in theNASA tournament.

The Hollywood Seminole Women's team,organized by team Captain Linda Jones, had a toughgame against Choctaw's Bud Light team on Fridaymorning. Choctaw won the game 13-0.

The Men's team from Brighton started at

11:00 a.m., competing against the Choctaw All-Stars.Tribal Board Representative Johnny Jones joined theteam and supported them with a good base hit. Theydefeated the All-Stars 9-6.

At noon, the Lady Seminole MVP's playedagainst The Choctaw Tribalette. The game started offslow with Tribalette taking the lead in the earlyinnings. The Lady Seminoles came back with timelyhitting and great determination. Exciting player AmyJohns was an offensive force, propelling the Lady

Seminoles to a 16-9victory overTribalette. The LadySeminoles played atotal of four gamesthroughout thatweekend.

Friday andSaturday was so hotthat at the end ofeach softball game,players would takeoff their softballshoes to help cooldown their feet.

TheBrighton LadySeminoles played agreat game againstthe evenly matchedChoctaw TribalPlayers. TribalPlayers pushedacross two runs, butin the forth inning,

the teams were tied. The Choctaw Tribal Playerspushed scored runs in the late innings, winning 12 to11.

A fun game to watch was the FloridaSeminole Women against Choctaw Chahatta. Thegame was even at 3 after two innings and knotted upat 5 after four innings, but the Seminole womendefeated Choctaw Chahatta 9-7.

On Saturday, the Florida Seminole teamplayed against the Cherokee Spitfire. The Seminoleswere in the lead until a team player hit a fly ball thatwas caught and drop by Spitfire out fielder, theumpire made a wrong call which cost the Seminolestwo outs in the forth inning.

Each Seminole team pushed themselves tothe limit, but at the same time, managed to have lotsof fun.

Congratulation to all the Seminole teams fora great weekend of softball. Special thanks to theSeminole Tribe of Florida for sponsoring theSeminole teams.

Women's Division:First Place: Tribal Players (Choctaw)Second Place: Bud Light (Choctaw)Third Place: Spit Fire (Cherokee)

Men's Division:First Place: Native Sports (Choctaw)Second Place: Dirty Birds (Cherokee)Third Place: All Stars (Choctaw)Forth Place: Seminole Men's (Seminole)

2003 NASA Softball Tournament

Amy Johns prepares to lash out a base hit.Paula Cassels

Vivian played in her first tournament at theage of seven. Not knowing anything about English orposition, but able to pocket the balls, she placed sec-ond. Willie says, “Vivian started crying, and when Iasked her why she was crying, she said because shedidn’t get the trophy (for first place) to take back toher grandmother.”

He added, “I told her then – there’s alwaysgoing to be someone better than you at some time inyour life and you better learn now to be a good loser.You have to be a good loser if you want to be a goodwinner. – Vivian promised me right then not to cryagain and she never has since.”

Vivian continued to play in local bar tourna-ments soon filling up Mollie’s with trophies. Viviansays some of her fondest memories are riding on theback of her Dad’s Harley with a cue stick in one handand a trophy in the other.

Playing against professionals as an amateurat an open event in Austin around age 12, Vivianplaced third. She also learned to drive.

Willie told me a story of driving back in hissemi from a haul with Vivian and a cousin of hers inthe truck. Willie got tired and since there was a nicebig cab with a nice big bed, he asked Vivian if shethought she could drive the truck.

“Sure I can Dad,” said Vivian. So here theygo down a two-lane highway, Vivian at the wheelbarely reaching the pedals. Willie wakes up, looksout the cab just in time to see a Greyhound bus com-ing towards them in the opposite lane.

Willie says he could see the bus driver look-ing and looking as he approached the semi. As thebus passes the driver finally sees the top of Vivian’s

head just above the steering wheel. Willie laughs and laughs remembering and

describing the look on that bus driver’s face. He sayshe still wonders what the man thought about what hesaw or if he even believed what he saw.

Early on, Vivian’s parents had agreed thatany money she won would go into a college fund. Inspite of her success, Vivian’s mother wasn’t happyabout the bars and the late hours and felt Vivian’stime should be spent concentrating on her studies.

Vivian graduated high school and went on tocollege. While in college, she met Robert “Duffy”Doores, who would become her mentor.

Doores saw Vivian shooting one day at aplace near campus and approached her. He told herthat with a little help she could be a world champion. Duffy, a lifetime student of the game, taught Vivianall about English, ball position, and the little sub-tleties of the game. With Duffy’s coaching, Vivianturned pro in 1991.

Vivian’s quick one-two style of play andwhirlwind shot-making skills are what earned her thenickname “Texas Tornado.” It has also earned hernearly a dozen Classic Tour titles, including beingWPBA National Champion and Player of the Year.

Her next tournament will be the WPBA U.S.Open 9-Ball event at Sandia Casino in Albuquerque,N.M. September 10 – 14, 2003.

Vivian also held pool clinics at the Brighton,Big Cypress, and Hollywood reservations during herstay. Many Tribal members took advantage of hertime and skills in an effort to improve their owngame. Videos for beginners and advanced playerswill be available soon to all Tribal members.

For more information on the “TexasTornado” go to www.vivianwillarreal.com orwww.wpba.com and follow the links to the players’area.

�VivianContinued from page 1

BRIGHTON — The 13-17 year-old LadySeminoles defeated the host New York Rez Chicks13-7 at NAYO (Native American YouthOrganization).

Micheala Fish led the offense with twohome runs and Jo- Jo Osceola added another. ChelseaMountain pitched a complete game and had a double.Ashley Spencer, Dixie Tommie, Missy Huff, andCandice Simmons each had hits for the Lady

Seminoles. In the next game, Brighton grabbed anearly 1-0 lead, but ended up losing 14-2.

Coach Chris Goodwin said, "We are makingsmall strides - three years ago we didn't even score arun in the tournament. Last year, we scored 12 runsbut didn't win. But this year, we scored 15 runs, wonone game, and avoided being shutout. Next year, Iexpect we'll make a strong run for the title."

By Chris GoodwinSALAMANCA, NY — Brighton sent its 9-

12 year old girls fastpitch team to Salamanca, NewYork on July 25-26 with t-shirts sporting the slogan"In it to win it!" Coach Goodwin and the SuperSeminoles did not disappoint, after finishing in thirdplace in 2002, they bounced back and won it all thisyear. They are the 2003 NAYO 9-12 Year-Old fast-pitch champions.

In the first game, Brighton defeated tourna-ment host Seneca 7-2. Brighton took an early 4-0lead with lead off hitter Stevie Brantley walking, fol-lowed by Melanie Jones and Mary Huff's single.Brearuza Harjosie cleared the bases with a 3 RBIdouble. The Super Seminoles scored 2 more runswith back to back to back singles by Melanie Jones,Mary Huff, and Jewel Buck to take a 5-1 lead. JennaMcDuffie also had two hits in the game.

Pitchers Mary Huff and Brianna Harjosiecombined together to strike out an amazing 17 out of18 batters for Brighton, while allowing no earnedruns.

With the first win, the Super Seminolesadvanced in the winner's bracket to face Lil'Travelers, from Mississippi. Brighton won by forfeit7-0 on a no show.

In the third round of the winner's bracket,the girls faced a Choctaw team from Mississippicalled the Lady Warriors. Brighton cruised to a 10-3win. Holding a narrow 3-1 lead going into the bottomof the fourth inning, the Super Seminoles put togethera rally scoring 5 runs to take a 8-1 lead.

Jewel Buck led off with a single, followedby walks to Shyla Jones and Christine Billie. NikkiUrbina cleared the bases with a 3 RBI double. MaryHuff had a double and single. Briana Harjosie has 2hits, Melanie and Shyla Jones also had singles. LoisBillie got hit by a pitch and also scored a run for thegirls.

Mary Huff pitched the complete gameallowing no earned runs while striking out 10. TheSuper Seminoles found themselves playing the cham-pionship game without ever trailing in the tourna-ment. The girls faced last years NAYO winners, theLady Tigers from Mississippi.

Brighton showed them no mercy quicklyjumping out to a 2-0 led in the first and cruised to an8-2 win. The girls scored four runs in the 4th inningwith a grand slam by Christine Billie. RayvenneOsceola, Mary Huff, Breanna Harjosie, and NikkiUrbina also had hits for the team.

Coach Goodwin said he felt confident goinginto the tournament. "We lost only two players fromlast year's team and picked up some very goodyounger players. We had the best pitchers in theentire tournament with Mary Huff and BreannaHarjosie. What a combination. They not only havegreat speed, but can place the ball. They both have awonderful change up, which helped keep theChoctaw team off-balanced. They are very aggressivewith the bats and the change up messed up their tim-ing."

The coach continued, "Even though we lostfour players, with two of them being our star pitch-ers, I feel good about our chances next year. We willreturn 11 players with Christine Billie already being agood pitcher."

Coach Goodwin will work hard to find a girlwho is willing to work hard and be serious about fill-ing the pitching void left by Mary and Breanna.

As coach, I want to thank all of the kids fortheir hard work and sacrifices they made this sum-mer. I want to thank the parents for being so support-ive. A special thanks to Jennifer and Danny Jones,Stella Urbina, Johnny Jones, Richard Osceola, andRoger Smith, for making all of this possible.

NAYO Fastpitch Champions, the Super Seminoles.

Brighton Seminoles Beat Rez Chicks

On Aug. 1-2, the Brighton Lady Seminolestraveled to Porch, Alabama for the NASA (NativeAmerican Softball Association) slow-pitch tourna-ment. The Ladies were edged out 12-11 in the firstgame to Tribal Players.

Ginger Jones led the offense going 3-4 witha double and two runs scored. Farrah Jones went 2-4with a triple and also scored two runs. Dana Osceolawent 2-3 with a double. Amanda Smith and CaseyBaker each had two hits apiece, while Nikki Osceola,Dianne Smith, Rita Gopher, Oneva Jones, CarlaGopher, and Joleigh Jumper each had singles in thegame.

The second game was a little brighter for theLady Seminoles, as they defeated CHATA 11-10.

Joleigh Jumper went 3-3 with 3 runs scored. AmandaSmith went 3-3 with a triple and 3 runs scored.Ginger Jones went 3-3 with a triple. Farrah Jones andCasey Baker each had two hits. Dianne Smith, TrishaSmith, Nikki Osceola, and Rita Gopher each had sin-gles in the victory for Brighton.

The Lady Seminoles lost their final game16-6. The game was tied up in the 4th inning, but letthe game slip away in the end. Rita Gopher, LeighAnn Osceola, and Trisha South each had 2 hitsapiece. Joleigh, Amanda, Ginger, Farrah, Diame,Nikki, and Dana all had one hit apiece in the loss.

The Lady Seminoles are traveling toCherokee, North Carolina and Utah in the comingweeks for other tournaments. Good luck Ladies!

Lady Seminoles Compete in NASA Tournament

Super Seminoles Are 2003NAYO Fastpitch Champions

The Seminole Tribune 14 September 5, 2003

Academic Effort Bionca Acosta2nd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolAnthony Balentine 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Jessalyn Balentine Freshman Brenau Academy -Gainesville, GA L.T. Balentine 10th Grade Hidden Lake Academy Lariah Balentine 2nd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolTana Bear-Osceola 3rd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolIsaac Bettelyoun 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Megan Bettelyoun 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Myra Bettelyoun 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Alfred Billie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School April Billie 8th Grade Ahfachkee School Natalie Billie 6th Grade Clewiston Middle School Nelson Billie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolTiffany Billie 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Alex Cypress 7th Grade Calvary Christian School -Rapid City, South Dakota & Ahfachkee SchoolAnthony Cypress 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Billy Cypress 6th Grade Clewiston Middle SchoolDillon Cypress 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Ian Cypress 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolKira Cypress 4th Grade Eastside ElementarySchoolMichael Cypress 4th Grade Eastside Elementary -Clewiston, FL Reggie Cypress 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Robb Cypress Senior Bachman Academy -McDonald, Tennessee Robert (Junior) Cypress 7th Grade AhfachkeeSchool Robert Cypress B. 7th Grade Clewiston MiddleSchool Ryan Cypress 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Terinna Cypress 5th Grade Eastside ElementarySchool - Clewiston, FLAshley Escobar 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Ildy Garcia Junior The Gow School, South Wales,NY Stephanie Hall 7th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolRashaun Jim 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolKeith Jumper 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolWilliam "Korliss" Jumper 2nd Grade AhfachkeeSchool Maranda Osceola 6th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolBradley Osceola 2nd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolOwachige Osceola 11th Grade Pinellas CountySchools Kaylynn Pewo 8th Grade Admiral FarragutAcademy - St. Petersburg, FL & Osceola MiddleSchool, Okeechobee, FL Ann Tiger 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Lorelei Tommie 2nd Grade Summit MontessoriSchool - Broward County Regan Whitecloud 2nd Grade Calvary ChristianSchool - Rapid City, South Dakota & AhfachkeeSchoolAll A's & B's Christian Alexander Kindergarten AhfachkeeSchool Katherine Bert Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Chief Billie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Darryl Billie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Leauna Billie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Caitlin Cypress Kindergarten Ahfachkee SchoolDarlah Cypress Kindergarten Eastside ElementarySchool Tatiana Herrera Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Nathaniel Jim Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Michelle Jimmie Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Anthony Joe Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Dorian Jumper Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Candelario Landin Kindergarten Ahfachkee SchoolJohn McInturff Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Jason Melton Kindergarten Eastside ElementarySchool Kaitlin Osceola Kindergarten Ahfachkee SchoolPre-Kindergarten Awards Christopher Alexander Ahfachkee SchoolAkira Billie American Heritage School Tyrus B lilies Ahfachkee School Sierra BowersAhfachkee School Michaela Cypress Ahfachkee School Tai Cypress American Heritage - Boca/Delray Bly Davidson Ahfachkee School Callie Joe Ahfachkee SchoolEden Jumper Ahfachkee School Natomah Robbins Ahfachkee School Ignacia Rodriguez Ahfachkee School Nicholas Zepeda Grace Lutheran Pre-SchoolAll A's & B'sLeAnna Billie Freshman First Indian BaptistSchool - Brighton Dawna Cypress 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Tyler Cypress 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Herschel Frank 6th Grade Ahfachkee School Christopher Joe 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School K'ahna Jumper 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolKatinna Jumper 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Jason Melton 4th Grade Eastside ElementarySchool Ragan Osceola 3rd Grade Grand View School -Tallequah, Oklahoma Sarah Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Travis Pacheco 1st Grade Pitts Middle School,Pueblo, CO Savannah Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolCatlen Tommie 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolTrisha Walker 7th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolAbsent 3 Days or Less Rashaun Jim 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Kaitlin Osceola Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Klaressa Osceola 8th Grade Clewiston MiddleSchool

Symphony Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Megan Otero Senior Brenau Academy -Gainesville, GA Savannah Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolTequesta Tiger 2nd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolDemetria Tigertail 7th Grade American HeritageSchool Kellie Tigertail 9th Grade Brenau Academy -Gainesville, GAPerfect Attendance Christopher Joe 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Anthony Joe Kindergarten Ahfachkee School Bradley Osceola 2nd Grade Ahfachkee SchoolOwachipe Osceola Junior Ahfachkee School &Pinellas County SchoolsImproved GPA Jessalyn Balentine 9th Grade Brenau Academy -Gainesville, GA Tiffany Billie 7th Grade Ahfachkee School DeForest Carter 4th Grade Eastside ElementarySchool Robert "Junior" Cypress 7th Grade AhfachkeeSchool Ryan Osceola 7th Grade Clewiston Middle School Kellie Tigertail 9th Grade Brenau Academy -Gainesville, GAAdvanced/Honors ClassesAyze Henry Freshman took this course at EdisonCommunity College while enrolled at AhfachkeeSchool:American Cinema Megan Otero Senior took these courses at BrenauUniversity while enrolled in Brenau Academy'sHigh School: 1. First-Aid 2. College Algebra 3.Pre-CalculusA Average Dawna Cypress 7th Grade Ahfachkee School Megan Otero Senior Ahfachkee School Catlen Tommie 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolB Average Kane Bettelyoun 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Akol Billie 3rd Grade American Heritage School Dannee Billie 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Issiah Billie Senior Clewiston High School &Ahfachkee School Jackson Billie 9th Grade Pinellas County Schools Jon Ross Billie 5th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolJustina Jo Billie 4th Grade Mel Blount School -Vidalia, Georgia LeAnna Billie 9th Grade First Indian BaptistSchool - Brighton Shawna Billie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Aiden Bowers 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Alanis "Emilee" Bowers 2nd Grade AhfachkeeSchoolMeredith Bullard Sophomore Ahfachkee School DeForest Carter 4th Grade Eastside ElementarySchoolJalen Cypress 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Tyler Cypress 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Herschel Frank 6th Grade Ahfachkee School Jonathan Harjo Sophomore Ahfachkee School Nauthkee Henry 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Colby Herrera 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Susie Jim 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolMonique Jimmie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Christopher Joe, Jr. 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School K'ahna Jumper 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolKatina Jumper 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Kelcie Jumper 5th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolAndre Landin 4th Grade Eastside ElementarySchool & Ahfachkee School Dare'Rick McInturff 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolJason Melton 4th Grade Eastside ElementarySchool Klaressa Osceola 8th Grade Clewiston MiddleSchool Mario Osceola 4th Grade Ahfachkee School Ragan Osceola 3rd Grade Grand View School -Tallequah, Oklahoma Ryan Osceola 7th Grade Clewiston Middle SchoolSarah Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Symphony Osceola 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolThalia Pacheco 4th Grade Sunset Park ElementarySchool - Pueblo, CO Travis Pacheco 7th Grade Pitts Middle School -Pueblo, CO Cooper Rivers 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Breanna Robbins 5th Grade Ahfachkee School Jonathan Robbins th Grade Ahfachkee School Tucomah Robbins 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Derrick Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee SchoolSavannah Tiger 1st Grade Ahfachkee School Tequesta Tiger 2nd Grade Ahfachkee School Kellie Tigertail Freshman Brenau Academy -Gainesville, GA Tyler Tigertail 3rd Grade Grand View School -Tallequah, Oklahoma Catlen Tommie 4th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolDanni Jae Tommie 3rd Grade Ahfachkee School Trisha Walker 7th Grade Ahfachkee SchoolSpecial Awards and Accomplishment Ryan Osceola 7th Grade - Clewiston MiddleSchool Web Wonders Science Program Megan Otero Senior - Brenau Academy VarsityLetter - Volleyball Salutatorian Senior ClassPresident Governor's Award Kellie Tigertail Freshman - Brenau AcademyCommunity AwardGraduation Award Issiah Billie Ahfachkee SchoolRobb Cypress Bachman Academy Megan Otero Brenau Academy

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2003 Incentive Awards Announcer's List

By Michael KellyHOLLYWOOD — On Aug. 13, Family

Services held their 2nd annual "Back to School FunBBQ" outside the Family Services Building. Theevent was aimed for tribal members on theHollywood reservation to get to know the FamilyServices staff.

There were burgers, hot dogs, cake, bal-loons, a piñata, and games for all the children. TonyRoberts, Family Services Counselor and BBQ chef,said, "It's a great way for us to meet the children andparents of the community. We're here to support thetribal members any way we can."

"Last year, we had about a dozen people.But as you can see, we've got over 60 people heretoday. With this great turnout, the word is getting outthat we are here for the Seminole community," saidMarla Dale, Site Supervisor for the Hollywood reser-vation.

Tina Mennella, Foster Care Coordinator,says it's extremely important to get to know the com-munity. "We assist families with any issues theymight be having. We want the community to knowwe are here to assist you."

Family Services offers various types of pro-grams for the Seminole community. such as: MentalHealth Services, Substance Abuse, After Care,Medical Social Work, Children / Adolescent pro-grams, and more.

Also attending the "Back to School BBQ"was K-9 Officer Shawn Goddard and Gator, his four-legged partner. The five-year old yellow Labrador'sspecialty is detecting narcotics. Goddard, who hasworked for the Seminole Police Department for eightyears, enjoys working with Gator. "It's an asset that Gator is so friendly with

people. He's able to inspect houses, cars, and muchmore, even when young children are present.

If you would like to contact the HollywoodFamily Services Program, please call (954) 964-6338.To reach the other offices, call: Big Cypress (863)902-3206, Brighton and Fort Pierce (863) 763-7700,Immokalee (239) 657-6567, and Tampa (813) 246-3106.

Hey batter, batter, batter! Swing, batter!Michael Kelly

The Family Services staff and children having a grand ol’ time.Michael Kelly

2nd Annual "Back to School Fun BBQ"

Kids visit with “Gator” and K-9 Officer ShawnGoddard.

Michael Kelly

BBQ Chef Tony Roberts grills up burgers and dogsfor the event.

Michael Kelly

BRIGHTON — The BrightonReservation Incentive Awards is sched-uled for Monday, Oct. 20, at theEducation Building.

The event will start at 10:00a.m. with lunch to follow. If you haveany questions, please call Emma Brown,Education Advisor, at (863) 763-3572.

Hope to see you there.

Brighton Incentive Awards to be Held October 20

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is apply-ing for financial assistance from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) through the Indian CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (ICDBG).

The monies obtained through this grantwill be applied to the construction of an Elder

Activity Center on the Immokalee SeminoleIndian Reservation. The grant is available forreview and any questions or comments should bedirected to the office of Joel M. Frank, Sr.,Housing Director, at the Hollywood Tribal OfficeBuilding at (954) 967-3804.

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Students and parents visiting Dolly Parton’s Dollywood.

Brighton Middle School StudentsVisit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

By Emma BrownPIGEON FORGE, TN — Roger Smith,

Brighton Council Representative, providedBrighton’s high-achieving middle school studentswith a seven-day trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Students achieving a GPA of 2.8 or higherwere invited to attend. The students that attended thetrip were as follows: Josh and Clint Girtman, DamonBert, Emily Cortez, Ashley Spencer, Codene Jumper,Amber Craig, and Kimberly Huffman.

The trip began with a family-style dinner atthe Old Mill restaurant. After a wonderful dinner, stu-dents enjoyed a country and gospel music show atthe Smoky Mountain Jubilee. On day two, studentsenjoyed a fun-filled day at the Dollywood ThemePark where they enjoyed multiple musical shows andthrill rides.

On day three, the group ventured into theGreat Smoky Mountains and visited the OconalufteeCherokee Indian Village in Cherokee North Carolina.The students were able to learn a great deal about theCherokee Tribe and to see the outdoor drama “UNTOTHESE HILLS,” which depicts the life and trials ofthe Cherokee people.

On day four, it was off to the Great Smoky

Mountains National Park and a two-hour hayridethrough Cade's Cove. The students were able to seea great deal of wildlife and were informed about its'history.

On day five, students enjoyed TerryEvanwood’s "Grand Illusion Magic Show." Thatevening, they saw one of the country’s best CountryMusic shows at the Country Tonight Theater.

On day six, the group traveled a few milesdown the road to the town of Gatlinburg. After visit-ing the Gatlinburg aquarium, students were able toride the aerial tram up to Ober Gatlinburg and take inthe beautiful sites and all of the activities. During theevening, it was dinner and excitement at the DollyParton Dixie Stampede.

On day seven, the students enjoyed a hotsummer day at Dollywood’s Splash Mountain waterpark. The trip ended with a final dinner and show atthe Blackbear Jamboree.

It was a very fun-filled and educational trip.The students learned a great deal about Tennesseefrom full-time guide Ethelyn Wafford and the GreatSmoky Mountains.

Thank you dearly to Roger Smith for such agreat incentive trip; it is very much appreciated!

By Michael KellyHOLLYWOOD — Tony Roberts, the new

Family Services Counselor, believes that "You've gotto be visible when working with children and parents.You need to meet people andto get to know the communi-ty." For an outgoing personlike Tony, that shouldn't be aproblem.

Working primarily onthe Hollywood Reservation, hesaid, "At my last job, I wasworking mostly with adults,but I wanted to get back toworking with kids. I loveteaching and helping children.

Tony graduated witha degree in Criminal Justicefrom St. Thomas Universityand also played college basket-ball for four years. He wasrecently hired in early May andso for, enjoys the challenges and rewards of learninga new culture. "There's a lot to learn, but if you get toknow the community, and people get to know me, itwill be great. I like to visit the DSO Library, gym,and the youth center and say hello. You've got to beinvolved."

A four-year starter in basketball at WesternKentucky and St. Thomas, he is friends with many

professional athletes, particularly those who went toschool in Florida.

"I'm friends with Mitch Richmond, whorecently played for the Los Angeles Lakers." Also,

former athletes like MichaelIrvin, Benny and Brian Blades,and Richmond enjoy givingback to their communities. I'mcertain they would love tocome here and talk to the kidsabout staying in school andmore. They enjoy visitingcommunities and working withchildren."

On August 15, FamilyServices will have a "Back toSchool" barbeque lunch forchildren and parents. Accordingto Roberts, "We don't get achance to see the kids thatmuch, especially during thesummer, so we thought it

would be a good idea to wish them well on theupcoming school year and have some fun."

Tony Roberts, along with Tina Mennella,Amber Giehtbrock, and Janie Schevis were instru-mental in organizing the "Back to School Barbeque"on Aug. 13.

You can reach Tony Roberts at FamilyServices at (954) 962-2009.

Meet Tony Roberts - Family Services Counselor

It’s important to know the community.

Students pose with Crazy Horse Memorial in progress in the back.Colleen Henry

This fall, UCLA Extension offers newonline courses in Tribal Legal Systems, coveringissues in federal, state and tribal laws that affectAmerican Indian and Alaska Native populations.

The courses, titled Introduction to TribalLegal Studies; Legal Research, Analysis, and Writingin a Tribal Context; and Federal Indian Law andPolicy, are presented in cooperation with UCLAAmerican Indian Studies Center and the Tribal Lawand Policy Institute's Project Peacemaker.

Fall quarter begins Sept. 20, and enrollmentis underway now. With UCLA Extension's online

courses, students can complete coursework, receiveone-on-one guidance from instructors, and participatein class discussions from home, office, or theirfavorite cafe, no matter where they are in the world.A pioneer in e-learning, UCLA Extension has con-nected 30,000 students worldwide with educationonline.

For more information about online coursesin Tribal Legal Systems, call (310) 206-6671 or visituclaextension.edu/tribal for complete course descrip-tions and online enrollment.

UCLA Extension Offers New OnlineCourses in Tribal Legal Systems

2003 2nd annual Guiding Eagles nationwideIndian youth talent contest. Entry deadline isDecember 29, 2003.

There are three age groups: (A) 6-9 (B)10-13 (C) 14-18.

Categories are: Writing, Art, Singing, Music,Dancing, Music/Drumming groups, Dance groups,Singing Language, and Spoken language. Volunteerjudges are needed.

For more information about this contest visitthe website at www.guidingeagles.com orTawnemara@aol.com (Karon) orWindsthatwhisper@aol.com (Sue) or call 1-866-480-0635

NCIDC (http://www.ncidc.org) is a non-profit that meets the development needs of AmericanIndians

wildlife park of the Black Hills, appropriatelycalled Bear Country U.S.A. Phillip Smith (parentchaperone) enjoyed this the most.

"We saw all kinds of animals runningaround freely. There were elk, deer, wolves, bear,and buffalo. They came right up to your windows,"said Smith

"My favorite place was Bear ButteMountain. It's a mountain that looks like a beartaking a nap on his belly. But actually, I likedeverything we saw and did. Everything had its ownspecial moment about it," said Debbie Henry,Recreation Coordinator.

Colleen Henry's favorite spot was travel-ing through the Badlands. She stated "I just reallyenjoyed all the rocky mountain scenery. It wasbeautiful to look at."

Some of the travelers split into smallergroups to accommodate individual interests. Theseniors made a visit to the granite stone bust thatsits above the burial site of Tatanka Iyotake, SittingBull.

Another group decided to check out anunusual attraction called "the cosmos." The storygoes that some boys that found a place where

everything was off kilter. The dimensions are allbizarre; it appears as if no one is standing straight.

Also on the agenda was an actual woolymammoth working dig site. Even the big kidsenjoyed looking at the big bones and fossilexhibits! Of course they will never forget theMount Rushmore National Monument or the AtkaLakota museum and Cultural Center where theytoured through the arts and history of the Sioux.

Alana Henry said, "We saw the crafts ofthe people and liked their really nice hand sewnstar quilts. There were lots of paintings and pic-tures about their history. They also had a nice giftshop."

A sincere thank you goes to ChairmanMitchell Cypress, Brighton/Tampa CouncilRepresentative Roger Smith, and Tampa LiaisonRichard Henry.

Special recognition goes to the departmentheads Carol Foret (Education Advisor) and DebbieHenry (Recreation Coordinator) for all their greatefforts in planning such a memorable trip. Theyspent many miles behind the wheel driving, figur-ing out roadmaps, and chaperoning.

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Jane J. Osceola with Mt. Rushmore in thebackground.

Colleen Henry

Who says bears can’t climb trees?Colleen Henry

Indian Youth Talent Contest

By Michael KellyCOCONUT CREEK — On Aug. 23, the

Backyard Brawl Boxing Series continued at the soldout Seminole Tribe of Florida Coconut CreekCasino. Backyard Brawl Series IV: Combat at theCreek featured former heavyweight championsMichael Moorer and Ray "Merciless" Mercer, whoboth overwhelmed their opponents with quickknockouts.

Moorer, looking extremely fit and confident(45-3-1, 35 KOs), threw a crushing right hook,knocking out Brazilian Rogerio Lobo (27-8-0, 21KOs) 1:04 into the first round. Lobo attempted to getinside and brawl with Moorer, but the former champdisplayed his ring experience and disposed of theoutclassed Lobo quickly.

Mercer (32-5-1, 22 KOs) knocked outMario Cawley (22-10-0, 16 KOs) 1:04 into the thirdround, but was forced to put up with Cawley'swrestling style of boxing. Cawley repeatedlygrabbed Mercer, turning the match into a hug-fest.Cawley was penalized a point by the referee. At onepoint, an exasperated Mercer turned to the crowdand vented his displeasure.

The two former champions are eager to getanother chance at winning the heavyweight title.With their performances Saturday night, they're bothone step closer.

In the lone title match, Columbian AngelPriolo captured the North American BoxingAssociation (NABA) title over Miguel Del Valle in a12-round unanimous decision. Priolo (29-1-0, 20KOs) peppered Del Valle (8-7-0, 2 KOs) with leftjabs, taking advantage of his longer reach. The tallerPriolo connected with good body shots, but DelValle refused to quit. The southpaw drew Priolo intothe ropes and fired off straight lefts to the body.

On the undercard, Super-middleweight TitoMendoza (29-4-0, KOs) of Panama scored a thirdround TKO 1:28 into the round over Tyler Hughes(20-17-1, 6 KOs) of North Platte, Nebraska.

Welterweight Jack Cohen of Coral Springs(3-0-1, 3 KOs) and Johnny Pawlowski of Hollywood(0-1-1) fought to a majority draw. Cohen started tofight quickly, outmaneuvering his counterpart withstraight jabs and body shots. But Pawlowski battledback in the third and forth rounds to even the fight.

There will be a rematch between the twohighly competitive fighters sometime in October.

Super-middleweight Yvonne Reis of Ft.Lauderdale (3-1) defeated Jennifer Mancil ofClewiston (1-2) with a four round majority decision.Reis dominated the fight from the start and held onfor the victory.

Also Nigerian heavyweight FridayAhunanya (19-1-1, 10 KOs) of Las Vegas scored a10-round unanimous decision over Onebo Maxine-Ghahou (16-18, 11 KOs) of Atlanta.

Backyard Brawl SeriesContinues at Coconut

Creek Casino

Ray Mercer squares off against Mario Cawley.

Special guests Vivian Villarreal, Chairman Mitchell Cypress,and Big Cypress Council Representative David Cypress.

Ray Mercer looks forward to his next match.

Welterweights Jack Cohen and Johnny Pawlowski fight to a draw.

Michael Moorer celebrates his first-round KO.

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By Paula CasselsHOLLYWOOD — For weeks, the young Seminole

contestants worked tirelessly, hoping to obtain their goal ofbecoming the next Miss and Junior Miss Seminole princess.

Throughout the days leading up to the pageant, eachyoung lady worked hard, never once losing their focus ormotivation.

Just two days before thepageant, the judges sat with eachcontestant at breakfast and beganevaluating them on personal levels.The young ladies worked tirelesslythroughout the week, perfectingtheir talent skills and essays.

Around the clock limou-sine service was available for thebusy contestants. There were ban-quets to attend, poolside dinners,and last minute trips to Wal-Mart.

Cherelee Kristen Hall,from the Big Cypress reservation,was crowned Miss SeminolePrincess 2003-2004 on Aug. 9,2003. From the moment shewalked on stage, family and friendscheered her on. The popular 20-year old won over the crowd andjudges with her winning smile,grace, and sense of humor.

Cherelee is an outgoingyoung woman who loves to traveland experience other cultures. Shehas been to Spain, Germany, Italy,Hawaii and France. She wants tobe a positive figure to her peers andlet other young people on all thereservations know that there’s a bigworld out there just waiting forthem to see.

Cherelee works as theEducation Assistant Advisor for theLearning Resource Center in BigCypress and cares a great dealabout her culture.

Cherelee said “I’ve beenvery busy since the night I wascrowned Miss Seminole Princess. Ithas been liberating and the greatestthing that’s happened to me. I justrecently returned from the PequotPow Wow in Connecticut, whereI’ve learned a great deal about thePequot Tribe and their culture. ThePequot Tribal Pow Wow is one ofthe largest in the country with over700 difference tribes attending andover 1000 dancers. But after twodays of grand entrees, I was gettingexhausted.”

Cherelee recalled howduring the pageant, “The wholeauditorium seemed calm, butbehind the stage, it was a differentstory. It was an exciting mad rushthat you get caught up in. Everyoneis running around looking for dress-es and jewelry, but it’s all worth itin the end,” said Cherelee.

She added, “After the Green Corn Dance, I startedpracticing my introduction in front of a mirror, in the shower,and at work. I even taped my voice just to hear what itsounded like.”

What advice would Cherelee give to future contest-ants? She said, “Don’t worry about the small things duringpageant week. Do the best you can and just focus on practic-

ing your essays, talent skills, modeling and try to stay calm.” Cherelee expressed she would like pageant contest-

ants to be able to view their scores in every category so theyknow what to improve on before next year’s pageant.

Cherelee would like to give special thanks toDesiree Jumper and Jeanette Cypress for all their help backstage, family members Jennifer Billie and Claudine Cypress

for who she is today, and to tribal officials Mitchell andDavid Cypress for their everlasting support.

Stephanie LeeAnn Hall, from the Big Cypress reser-vation, triumphed over nine other contestants for the title ofJunior Miss Seminole Princess.

“I wanted to be Junior Miss Seminole so I could bea positive role model for other students in my school and toshow them the opportunities available to them,” said Stephanie.

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Cherelee Kristen J. Hall is crowned Miss Seminole by Chairman Mitchell Cypress.

Both pageant winners agree it’s important to helpthe community by prohibiting drugs and drinking on thereservation. “Students need to interact more with their cul-ture and native language,” said Stephanie.

An eighth grader at the Ahfachkee School on theBig Cypress reservation, Stephanie assists Teresa Jumperonce a week in the culture classroom. She also enjoys writing

songs and poems as well. She expresses her feeling throughmusic and is striving to learn guitar.

Stephanie’s pageant essay was about the things shewants to achieve in her life. She wants to continue learningabout her native language, traditions, and to teach other stu-dents the need to preserve the Seminole way of life.

Stephanie spoke about the importance of having afamily of her own. She said, “It’s a way of giving back to

the world that has done so much for me.” Stephanie’s message to future contestants is, “Keep

up your grades and don’t do drugs.” Some changes shewould like to see in future pageants is sparing the other con-testants embarrassment by only announcing down to thethird place winner on stage.

Stephanie would like to thank Jeanette Cypress andDesiree Jumper for helping herback stage, her father JeremiahHall and her Aunt, PriscillaSayen.

The SeminolePrincesses would like to givepersonal thanks to tribal officialsChairman Mitchell Cypress andPresident Moses Osceola fortheir support.

Special recognitiongoes out to the pageant commit-tee members and past SeminolePrincess volunteers for all theirhard work presenting this year’spageant. They are:

Mary Jean Coppedge(Master of Ceremonies)Seminole Princess - 1973 and1974, Wanda Bowers(Chairwoman) Princess -1968and 1969, Salina Snow Dorgan(Vice Chairwoman) Princess -1988, Priscilla Sayen, Secretary-Treasurer - Princess 1968,Suraiya Youngblood (AssistantCoordinator-Emcee) Princess -1999, Connie Frank Gowen(Judges Gifts) 1st Ever Princess- 1957, Lawanna Niles(Recruiter) Princess - 1960,Helen Osceola (Recruiter)Princess - 1984, Desiree Jumper(Stagehand and Recruiter)Princess - 2000, Dawn Fertitta(Recruiter) Junior Miss Princess- 1995, Jeanette Cypress (StageDirector), Danielle Jumper Frye(Assistant Stage Director), TerryHahn (Recruiter), JosephineNorth (scorekeeper) and DianeBuster (scorekeeper) ElrodBowers (Essay Reader) W.T.Bill Maddox Jr. CountyCommissioner (MotivationalSpeaker), Captain Amy Wolfe,PH.D U.S. Air Force(Motivational Speaker), SonnyNevaquaya (Music) andChristine Nevaquaya.

Special thanks to pag-eant judges, Lynn Ivory (MasterPhotographer), Kristen MicheleBerset (Miss Florida U.S.A.2004), Frank Loconto(Recording Artist), PhyllisFinney Loconto (TelevisionProducer), and Barbara Butler(Henry County Clerk of theCircuit Court).

An extra special thanks goes to Chairman MitchellCypress and President Moses Osceola for sponsoring thepageant flowers, awards, participant medallions and theSeminole Tribe for sponsoring the 2003-2004 Miss SeminolePrincess Pageant.

Congratulations to all the past and present Miss andJunior Miss Seminole Princesses.

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for Seminole Princess Winners

Junior Miss Seminole Stephanie LeeAnn Hall receives a hug from Brittany Smith.