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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.

Veteran helps another as final wish is honored

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BRIGHTON — Veterans have each other’s back whether in combat or afterward. Vietnam War combat veteran Jack Smith Jr. experienced that firsthand when he was given a motorized scooter chair that belonged to a World War II veteran he never knew. The late Eugene Guardabasso, of Palm Harbor, wanted his Quantum

New women’s support group forms in Hollywood

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HOLLYWOOD — Family Services in Hollywood started a women’s group in July to encourage women to support one another, learn that their issues are universal and understand that others struggle, too. The group meets for lunch and conversation Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. Led by Family Services employees Mary Olitzky

Kids swing into fun at Camp Kulaqua

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HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. — Kids had tons of fun at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida where they made new friends, floated down the Ichetucknee River and dared themselves to take on the infamous blob. Campers – 146 over two weeks – were kept busy from the moment they woke up

New program improves parental communication

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Preschool parents will no longer wonder what their child learned at school each day thanks to the tribalwide adoption of a secure email communication program in June. The Tadpoles program allows teachers to send a daily email to each parent outlining exactly what his or her child did during the day,

Brighton youth savor the sweet taste of success

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BRIGHTON — The Education Department gave Brighton students sweet rewards at a candy-themed incentive awards program Aug. 11. Candy Land came to life at the Brighton Gym with candy stations and centerpieces made of colorful lollipops and tasty treats. Kids filled boxes with Skittles, jellybeans, gummies, Twizzlers, Kisses and chocolate coins

First Seminole suits up with FSU Seminoles

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TALLAHASSEE — History is being made at Florida State University where the defending national champion Seminoles football team added its first Seminole Tribe of Florida member to the roster. Justin Motlow now wears the uniform and plays for the team he’s rooted for his entire life. "It feels surreal," said Motlow, a freshman

Gaming boasts two promotions in TCD program

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The best advice Jim Osceola III received propelled him into a career with Seminole Gaming, where as a member of the Tribal Career Development (TCD) program he was recently promoted to director of Hospitality. "Back in 1979, Chairman James Billie told me when I get my degree, don’t come back here,"

Native American Journalists Association welcomes new media

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) embraced the past and present at its annual conference July 10-13 in Santa Clara, Calif. The conference theme, "Going Tra-Digital," marked the combination of honoring Native traditions while using modern technology, including social media, in newsrooms throughout Indian Country. "Our traditions shape

Brighton shell pit digging up profit

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BRIGHTON — A steady procession of dump trucks has traveled in and out of the Brighton Reservation shell pit thanks to an abundance of work from multiple sources, including the Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). "It’s in full throttle now," said Brighton Board Rep.

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