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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.

Senior Profile: Paul Buster

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HOLLYWOOD — Paul Buster can be described in many ways: language teacher, musician, father, grandfather, pastor. But when asked to describe himself, he has a very simple answer. "I am a Seminole Indian," said Paul, 63. "God put me here for a reason, and I’ll try to fulfill that – be

Business profile: Osceola Operations LLC

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HOLLYWOOD — Joe Osceola Jr. created Osceola Operations LLC in 2005 to do business with the Hard Rock in Tampa. Now his company, which specializes in the hospitality industry, is busier than ever selling items to all the Hard Rock Hotels, Tribal casinos and restaurants. "Getting into the Hard Rock was

Jason Don Billie graduates TCD

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HOLLYWOOD — Jason Don Billie graduated from the Tribal Career Development (TCD) Program last month. He joins an elite group of fewer than 10 graduates and plans to continue his career with Seminole Gaming. Billie currently works at Hard Rock Live where he books entertainment for the venue. Operated by Seminole

Tribal community resolves to get fit for the New Year

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The start of a year is often a time for reassessment and a time for New Year’s resolutions. About 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions and some of the most popular are weight related. For Tribal members who have resolved to get healthier in 2013, the Fitness Department wants

D. Preston Steele, Ed.D., named Education director

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D. Preston Steele wants to help improve the Tribe through education – an appropriate goal for the newly appointed director of Education. He believes by motivating students to go further in their studies, the ultimate beneficiary will be the Seminole Tribe. Other items on his radar include bringing culture into the

Trail gets visit from Fire Rescue

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MICCOSUKEE — A firefighter in full gear signifies help has arrived to an emergency. But to small children, that same firefighter with unfamiliar clothing, an oversized hard hat, a tank and a face mask making loud breathing noises can be very frightening. As a way to allay fears and prepare them

Student spotlight: Jessica Osceola

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TALLAHASSEE — Television has been described as a vast wasteland, but Jessica Osceola would be quick to disagree. The Florida State University freshman found her future career path through a popular TV show about FBI behavior analysts. Osceola is pursuing a double major in psychology and criminology with the intent of

Grant writing workshop proves successful

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ORLANDO — People say there is no such thing as a free lunch, but those people clearly don’t know about grants – gifts of money or land for a particular purpose. Monetary grants are the lifeblood of many Tribes and organizations; the money does not have to be paid back. Receiving

Recreation Department launches Seminole Way to Play policies

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Recreation has always been important to Tribal culture; athleticism and competition are common aspects of daily life. To encourage participation in athletics, the Recreation Department offers a variety of sports programs, and for the New Year, the department has enacted Tribalwide policy changes. Called Seminole Way to Play, the changes affect

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