NIGA headquarters in D.C. expands with assistance from Indian Country Community by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 WASHINGTON — The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) headquarters building in Washington, D.C. recently underwent a $4.4 million expansion that added more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and office space to the historic early 19th century building on Capitol Hill. The federal-style building is listed on the National Register of
Fire Rescue, Seminole Police honored at Council meeting Community by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Five Public Safety personnel received lifesaving awards from Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police William Latchford prior to the Council meeting in Hollywood 14 years to the day after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In a letter to the community prior to the meeting, Latchford emphasized
Okeechobee WWII veteran receives medals in Brighton Community by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 BRIGHTON — It’s been 67 years since World War II veteran Lemoyne Ezell’s service in the U.S. Navy ended, but it took until last October for the Okeechobee resident to receive his discharge papers and service medals, which were officially presented to him at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building in
Runners, walkers cheer for sobriety during annual 5K Health by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — More than 40 determined people gathered before dawn Sept. 19 ready to walk, run or stroll through Hollywood’s Topeekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park for the sixth annual Seminoles in Recovery 5K Run & Walk. "We try to teach a new way of life," said Helene Buster, organizer of Seminoles in
Lee Zepeda named Education director Education by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 Lee Zepeda, a former teacher and principal at Ahfachkee School, was recently tapped to serve as Education Department director as the new school year began. "This was a huge opportunity to step back into education again," Zepeda said. "It’s an opportunity to refocus the department and remind ourselves we are supposed
Bullying beaten on PECS b-ball court Education by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 BRIGHTON — Dunkers, high fliers and trick dribblers of the Court Kingz basketball team challenged Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School faculty to a game Sept. 18 and shared their anti-bullying message with students while they were at it. Principal Brian Greseth led a team of 10 teachers and aides, but while the
Hollywood preschoolers load up on books Education by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Preschool welcomed the new school year with a Scholastic Book Fair to help equip students and parents for a year of reading and learning. The fair, which ran from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, raised money for new books in the classrooms. "After the last one in March,
Farm to fork: Seminole Beef hits Broward grocery store shelves Community by Beverly Bidney - September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 For the first time, Seminole Pride Beef is available for purchase at two retail grocery stores in Broward County. The meat debuted in April at the Broward Meat and Fish Co. supermarkets in North Lauderdale and Lauderdale Lakes. President Mitchell Cypress, Hollywood Board Rep. Steve Osceola and a group of Hollywood
Chickee-building lessons ensure legacy lives for future generations Community by Beverly Bidney - September 2, 2015September 4, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — In its quest to pass Seminole traditions to the next generation, the Hollywood Culture Department recently taught young men and boys the ins and outs of chickee building. They started by collecting raw materials in the Everglades and finished by adding another completed chickee to the culture camp
Campers captivated by Kulaqua Community by Beverly Bidney - September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. — More than 200 youngsters ages 7 to 17 made memories to last a lifetime at Camp Kulaqua this summer. A week away from home provided campers with fun, facts and the experience of bunking with their peers. From July 26-31, 97 teenagers started their days in High