Edward Aguilar has right ingredients for new future Education by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 FORT LAUDERDALE — Sometimes a fork in the road is a choice between life and death. For Edward Aguilar, of Immokalee, who nearly died of alcohol-related disease just two years ago, the path chosen led to graduation Dec. 12 from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (AIFL), magna cum laude, with
Fascinating science discoveries on grand display Education by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Fashion and food were fodder for many presentations at the 2013 Ahfachkee School science fair. From fabric dye made of berries to honey hair lightener, things edible and personal made for recurring components in nearly a third of dozens of projects that lined tables Nov. 14 at the
Ahfachkee students grateful for life, family, love Education by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Basketball, church, family and earth – but not necessarily in that order – were the things Ahfachkee School student Nicholus Andrews was especially thankful for this Thanksgiving. He even inscribed those words around his hand-painted chubby turkey on a holiday plate. But for Seminoles, Thanksgiving Day does not
Fishing tourney reels in big (enough) ones Sports by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — It was no secret from the boss when Paul Scott played hooky from work to go fishing on a recent Saturday. “It’s a great day to be with my kids,” said Scott, who owns a maintenance business in Hollywood. “Luckily, work will wait for me. My boys won’t.” Scott
Fast and furious on three wheels Community by Eileen Soler - November 26, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Tribal leaders jump started the ninth annual Senior Trike Fest Oct. 24 with fighting words for five of the fastest and most furious reservation teams – on three wheels. “We did it before and we’ll do it again. We’re ready to rock and roll,” said Brighton Board Rep.
Palette of Indian art colors annual gathering Community by Eileen Soler - November 26, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — For woodcarver Henry Wallace, resting in a Seminole chickee and chipping away at a block of fine cypress at the Big Cypress Reservation was exactly what he expected during the American Indian Arts Celebration at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. “I’m home away from home,” said the resident of the Red
Red Ribbon: Fun and games with sober message Education by Eileen Soler - November 25, 2013April 13, 2015 Across reservations, amid festivities that blared “A happy me is drug-free,” was a sober reminder of what makes Red Ribbon Week a matter of life and death. The life-size Red Ribbon Remembrance Cross, adorned in ribbons inscribed with the names of loved ones lost to substance abuse or illnesses caused by
Ahfachkee children honor warriors at Veterans event Education by Eileen Soler - November 25, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Gathered at the memorial wall on the Big Cypress Reservation, Ahfachkee School students, teachers and staff paid homage Nov. 6 to Tribal members and employees who served or currently serve in the U.S. military. Ahfachkee senior Quenton Cypress emceed the grand assembly that was created, hosted and led
Seminole schools in the 21st century Education by Eileen Soler - November 25, 2013April 13, 2015 Ahfachkee School and Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School are full-speed ahead into the digital present. This school year marks the return of both schools’ ability through the Native American Student Information System (NASIS) to communicate student information with parents and guardians. The program, called a parent portal, is used by nearly 200
Rodeo champs take the show to Vegas Sports by Eileen Soler - November 25, 2013April 13, 2015 LAS VEGAS — Forget the desert sea of high rolling crowds and a billion neon lights. For nearly 25,000 visitors at the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) Nov. 5-9, Las Vegas was all about home sweet home. “It’s custom for Native people to ride. It’s a natural ability we’ve developed over