‘Comanche Boy’ inspires youth to follow dreams Sports by Beverly Bidney - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Kids poured into the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium on May 15 to meet one of today’s most exciting Native American professional boxers, George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah. A middleweight with a 31-1-1 record, Tahdooahnippah has been a pro boxer for 10 years. Since he began boxing, he has been
Youth compete in Hershey Track Meet Sports by Beverly Bidney - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 OKEECHOBEE — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School student athletes competed at the annual Hershey Track Meet at Okeechobee High School on May 10. The meet included numerous schools from the area and determined who would qualify to compete in the State competition June 22 in Miramar. The following students will compete: Ramone Baker:
Cattle drive honors Roger Smith, a true Native cowboy Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 BRIGHTON — Members of the Brighton community paid tribute to their friend Roger Smith at a cattle drive held in his memory on March 16. Led by his riderless horse Goldie, Smith’s boots backward in the stirrups, about 100 people participated in the Roger Smith Memorial Cattle Drive to move a
Brighton sugarcane has banner year Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 BRIGHTON — Growing sugarcane in Brighton is as natural as raising cattle; the 800 acres of sugarcane fields on the reservation are surrounded by cattle pastures. After a few years’ hiatus and a complete overhaul of the fields, sugarcane is back in full production and the recent harvest was one
Business profile: Chupco Indian Art Gallery Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Sally Tommie opened the Chupco Indian Art Gallery as an outlet to represent the Seminole Tribe and to share Native American heritage through artwork. It’s also a place to find fine gifts for dignitaries visiting the Tribe. As a former employee of Tribal government, Tommie presented Tribal gifts to
Public Works wins first place Safety Award Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Most people don’t give too much thought to how clean water enters and exits their homes. Fortunately, employees in the Public Works Department think about nothing else – except safety – while accomplishing that formidable task for the Seminole Tribe. About a year ago, the department initiated improved safety
Tribal member Craig Gopher earns a state license Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 BRIGHTON — Earning a state license to qualify for a job in the Public Works Department can be a challenge; rigorous licensing exams test student knowledge of specific and technical information. Recently, Public Works Quality Assurance coordinator Craig Gopher became the first Tribal member to earn a Water Distribution System
Animal Control Program takes good care of pets Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 The Tribe’s Animal Control Program ensures treasured family pets receive vaccinations, rabies shots and electronically tracked implanted microchips through semi-annual clinics. About 50 Hollywood dogs and cats brought their owners to the rabies and microchip clinic on March 28 outside the Health Department. "When the Animal Control Program was started in
Seminole imagery enhances art project Community by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 9, 2015 DELRAY BEACH — Delray Beach has never been a Seminole stronghold, but in the 1800s there were a few Seminole camps at nearby Lake Ida. On March 14, Delray Beach city officials cut the ribbon to commemorate the downtown Gateway Art Project, which features Tribal imagery as part of the
Tribe launches Professional Development Program Education by Beverly Bidney - April 23, 2013April 13, 2015 Education doesn’t end with graduation from high school or college – it is a lifelong endeavor. The Education Department realizes this simple fact and has designed programs to encourage Tribal members to continue learning in the real world. The revamped Tribal Professional Development Program has three components: Summer Work Experience, Work