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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.

Tough kids ride rough stock at EIRA clinic

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BIG CYPRESS — Young rodeo riders who needed to polish their steer wrestling, calf roping and barrel racing skills converged at Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena for the 19th annual Eastern Indian Rodeo Association (EIRA) rough stock clinic Jan. 8-9 in Big Cypress. EIRA charter member and special event director Moses Jumper

Seminoles, Santa deliver holiday cheer to hospital

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HOLLYWOOD — President Mitchell Cypress, with help from Santa Claus, brought much-needed Christmas cheer to young patients Dec. 8 at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. After collecting more than 900 toys during a three-day toy drive, President Cypress distributed gifts to children who might not be home for the holidays. "What most children

Chairman, governor reach compact agreement

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Chairman James E. Billie and Gov. Rick Scott signed a gaming compact Dec. 7 that will give the Tribe the exclusive right to operate blackjack and add craps and roulette at its seven Florida casinos. In exchange, the Tribe will pay $3 billion to the state over a seven-year period beginning

Native Relief keeps on truckin’

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Hoping to bring Christmas cheer to a community in need, members of the Native Relief Foundation (NRF) ignored unrelenting rain Dec. 5 to load a 26-foot rental truck with boxes of donated clothing, blankets and food earmarked for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Designated driver and NRF member Bobbie "BJ" Billie

Edward Aguilar graduates from TCD program

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HOLLYWOOD — Surrounded by about 70 friends, family members and colleagues, Edward Aguilar celebrated his graduation from Seminole Gaming’s Tribal Career Development (TCD) program in style Dec. 17 during the annual Christmas party at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Sharply dressed in a suit and tie, Aguilar proudly

And the Emmy goes to: Tribe employee Reinaldo Becerra

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FORT LAUDERDALE — Longtime Tribe employee Reinaldo Becerra won an Emmy at the 39th annual Suncoast Emmy Awards Dec. 5 for a show he hosted and produced for WLRN-TV about Florida panthers in the Everglades. "Big Cypress National Preserve: Panthers," one of his six shows about the preserve, features Becerra with

Jack Smith Jr. honored for 26 years of service

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HOLLYWOOD — Jack Smith Jr., who has served on the Seminole Water Commission for 26 years, was recognized Dec. 16 for his service during the group’s monthly meeting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. "We are recognizing his important contribution to the Tribe," said Amos Tiger, commission chairman. "He

Garage sale proceeds to help elders in Jerusalem

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HOLLYWOOD — Judybill Osceola was so moved by the story of the Jerusalem Prayer Team, whose causes include fundraising for the elderly in Israel, she held a garage sale Dec. 1 to raise money for the organization. Led by missionary Mike Evans, the group encourages Americans to pray for peace in

Fitness enthusiasts Jingle Bell Jog through Hollywood

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HOLLYWOOD — In a season of rich food, plentiful sweets and bubbly cheer, the Health Department sponsored the Jingle Bell Jog 5K on Dec. 17 in Hollywood to help keep health and fitness on the front burner. "We wanted to get the community together and promote fitness during the holidays," said

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