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Author: Beverly Bidney

Beverly Bidney has been a reporter and photographer for The Seminole Tribune since 2012. During her career, she has worked at various newspapers around the country including the Muskogee Phoenix in Oklahoma, Miami Herald, Associated Press, USA Today and other publications nationwide. A NAJA award winning journalist, she has covered just about everything over the years and is an advocate for a strong press. Contact her at beverlybidney@semtribe.com.

Months of work result in show ring success

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BRIGHTON — The Brighton 4-H barn buzzed with activity March 10 as 88 youth showed animals to a packed house at the Seminole Indian 4-H Show & Sale. The show and subsequent sale were the culmination of months of hard work and commitment by the 4-H’ers, who have cared for steer

New chef program serves up food, fun for Hollywood youth

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HOLLYWOOD — Hungry Hollywood youth learned safe cooking techniques and the value of nutritious diets during a six-week youth chef program offered in the Community Culture kitchen on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A collaboration between the Health Department, Boys & Girls Club and Community Culture Department, it is designed for kids who

Wellness in spotlight during National Nutrition Month

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National Nutrition Month took center stage tribalwide for the Health Department’s Pathways Seminole Wellness Program in March. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month emphasized the importance of making smart food choices while improving healthy eating and fitness habits. The mission of the organization, founded in 1917

Traditions come to life at PECS

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BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders traveled back in time March 8 as they spent the day living like their ancestors in a traditional Seminole village. The school’s ninth annual culture days, March 7-9, featured tasks and activities for each student. Girls manned the cooking chickee and

PECS fine art program sparks creative learning, imaginations

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BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fifth-graders are learning how painting, sculpture and music provoke thought and are creating their own versions of fine art in the process. Held every three weeks, the PECS fine art program compares visual art with music of the same era. During a Feb. 24 class,

Large cat sighted in Hollywood, preschoolers safe

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HOLLYWOOD — Decked out in his signature striped hat, the Cat in the Hat served up rhymes and good times during the Hollywood Preschool’s annual Dr. Seuss breakfast March 2, the 112th birthday of the late author Theodor Seuss Geisel. "Kids like it and are excited about it," said Jennine Perez,

Visitors wowed at 45th annual Tribal Fair and Pow Wow

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HOLLYWOOD — A traditionally elaborate grand entry marked the opening of the 45th annual Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. The Seminole Color Guard led the procession of Tribe officials, royalty and 234 dancers decked out in colorful regalia to the center of the Hard Rock Live arena. Eleven drum

Spencer Battiest shifts career into higher gear

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"Stupid in Love" may be the name of Spencer Battiest’s new album, but it does not apply to how the pop singer-songwriter manages his budding career. Battiest has worked diligently and deliberately to make a mark in the music industry by releasing the album, performing it live and creating music videos,

PECS kids celebrate literacy, win statewide service project

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BRIGHTON — Books came to life with contests, costumes and imaginations Jan. 25-29 when Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School embraced Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. With the theme "Literacy Changes Our World," the 8th annual event promoted literacy throughout the state while encouraging students to continue

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