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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.

Environmental Protection Agency administrator visits Seminole Tribe

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HOLLYWOOD — Chairman James E. Billie welcomed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Heather McTeer Toney to Tribal Headquarters Jan. 14 for a meeting to discuss issues important to the Tribe. It was the first visit for Toney, who was appointed regional administrator in January 2014 by President Barack

Former Miccosukee Chairman Buffalo Tiger passes at 94

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MIAMI — William Buffalo Tiger, the first Chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe who helped his people gain federal recognition in the 1960s, passed away Jan. 6 surrounded by family at his Miami home. He was 94. The Miccosukee trailblazer served for 24 years as Tribal Chairman, helped create United South and

Immokalee sweeps 15th annual Rez Rally

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IMMOKALEE — They came to Immokalee from every reservation – more than 400 people dressed in team colors, pumped up and ready to win the battle for good health during the 15th annual Rez Rally. Runners, walkers, strollers and wheelchairs navigated the 5K course Jan. 17, and at the end of

New Year’s resolve: health, fitness

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After indulging during the holiday season, community members tribalwide have resolved to lose weight and shape up for the new year. Allied Health helps with an array of programs to suit multiple needs. Hollywood trainer Jay Garland, who gained 23 pounds during the holidays, asked individuals to help motivate him, and

CCDT spotlights help with autism

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Karen Two Shoes has learned a lesson in patience since her 5-year-old son Sam was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) a year ago. Staff at the Hollywood Preschool first noticed something a little different with Sam. After five months of testing, he was diagnosed with ASD and Two Shoes went

Top honors for PECS personnel

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BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School recently named its 2014-15 teachers and non-instructional employees of the year. Every year, teachers and staff nominate and vote on those individuals they believe exemplify the high standards of the school. "We have fantastic teachers this year; I’d select either one for district teacher of

Awards bestowed to top PECS performers

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BRIGHTON — Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School earned accolades Jan. 15 for their efforts during the recently completed nine week school session. Students collected their awards from principal Brian Greseth while parents proudly watched. As he distributed medals for reading, Greseth emphasized the importance of the activity at home. Students

Kids b-ball tourney a slam dunk at new Chupco’s Landing gym

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FORT PIERCE — Sixty-three basketball-loving kids converged Dec. 22 in Fort Pierce for a tribalwide youth tournament at Chupco’s Landing Community Center. The event was a hit with kids from Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce and Hollywood. And while competition was fierce among the teams comprised of 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12-year-olds,

Center court honors go to PECS basketball parents

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BRIGHTON — Eighth-grade players on Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s girls and boys basketball teams showed their appreciation for the support of their parents Jan. 20 during the last home games of the season. The players’ biggest fans were each given a rose at center court. "Parents play a huge role in

Louise Gopher bestowed with FSU honorary degree

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TALLAHASSEE — Louise Gopher ended 2014 on a high note Dec. 13 when she received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Florida State University for her contributions to the school and to her Tribe. Gopher is the third Seminole Tribal member to receive the honor; Betty Mae Jumper

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