Immokalee summer camp begins with a splash Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Kids at Recreation’s summer camp in Immokalee get the summer started with a splashing good time on some large inflatable water slides. (Photo Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee Recreation Department kicked off summer camp June 13 with a group of bouncey water slides, face painting and a hearty lunch. More
Creativity resonates as Ahfachkee art exhibit opens at museum Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Three dimension artwork created by Ahfachkee students, including frescos and sculptures, on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, artwork by Ahfachkee School students finally went on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation. “Home is
Brighton preschool graduates honored for ‘amazing job’ Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 From left, Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. congratulate preschool graduate Javontae Osceola-Broughton on his accomplishment during the graduation ceremony May 27 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Surrounded by a full house of loved ones, a
Brighton residents attend Gulf climate rally News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Martha Tommie, left, joins a fellow Native American at the "Gulf Gathering for Climate Justice and Joy." (Courtesy photo) Activists, including some from the Seminole Tribe, will go to great lengths and travel far distances to protect water and the environment. In 2016, Martha Tommie went to the Standing Rock Reservation
Memorial Day event remembers fallen heroes Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 A plaque presentation from George Mutlos, left, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 23, with former Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress, was part of the Memorial Day event May 30 at the Veterans Fitness Trail Park in Big Cypress. (SMP) About 20 Seminole and community members gathered to honor
Lucy Bowers installed as parliamentarian of Florida CattleWomen Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 After being installed as FCW parliamentarian June 16 in Marco Island, Lucy Bowers, center, sits on the dias with Deborah Whaley, left, and Rhonda Waters. (Photo Beverly Bidney) MARCO ISLAND — Lucy Bowers, who has spent a lifetime around cattle in her family’s pasture on the Brighton Reservation, has a new
Ahfachkee School class of 2022 receives diplomas, praise Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Graduates from the Ahfachkee class of 2022 celebrate by tossing their caps into the air June 2 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Nine proud Ahfachkee School high school graduates dressed in caps, gowns and patchwork were presented with their diplomas June
Immokalee celebrates preschool graduates Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 performs on the stage during the graduation program May 18. (Photo Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 took the first steps to the rest of their lives as they walked down the red carpet ready to receive their diplomas May 18. Proudly
Construction on the horizon at Ahfachkee Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 A rendering of the completed elementary school, on the right, with the existing middle and high school building on the left. (Courtesy rendering) BIG CYPRESS — Spring usually brings signs of new life, but at the Ahfachkee School it brought a dozen new portables. Construction is expected to begin soon for the
PECS alums return to their roots Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Seventeen high school graduates from the class of 2022 returned to PECS for the traditional grad walk May 20. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Four years after completing eighth grade at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, 17 high school graduates returned to their alma mater May 20 for the traditional graduate walk