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Fort Pierce Indian Day

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The Fort Pierce community celebrated Indian Day a week earlier on Sept. 21 at the Chupco Ranch. Family, friends and Tribal members from other reservations came together for a day of fellowship and friendly competition. Throughout the day, adults competed in traditional games, including, archery, hatchet throwing, log peeling and horseshoes,

Brighton Indian Day

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The Brighton Reservation celebrated Indian Day with several events throughout the week. Festivities began Sept. 21 with a fishing tournament for community members. Tribal members of all ages woke up at the crack of dawn to cast their lines in hopes of catching the biggest fish.  There were several categories

Seminole princesses make debuts at Labor Day parade

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By Christine McCall OKEECHOBEE — Miss Florida Seminole Tia Blais-Billie and Jr. Miss Seminole Brianna Blais-Billie made their first official public appearance Sept. 2 at the Okeechobee Labor Day parade celebration. Dressed in full traditional attire, the princesses began the day with a parade through the streets of Okeechobee, waving and smiling

Bronze by Cooley begins Miss Seminole statuette

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 By Christine McCall TALLAHASSEE — Since 2005, Miss Florida Seminole has received a special gift to cherish and remember her reign – a realistic bronze statuette of herself in the traditional outfit complete with beadwork, patchwork, crown and sash. This year’s princess, Tia Blais-Billie, began the first phase in creating her

SPD, Fire Rescue honor fallen heroes from 9/11

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By Amanda Murphy HOLLYWOOD — For all Americans, Sept. 11 is a solemn day of remembrance. Memorials take place across the country to commemorate the thousands lost in the tragic attacks, hundreds of whom were firefighters and police officers. The Seminole Police Department and Fire Rescue Department came together to commemorate

Oneva Baxley retires after 25 years

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — After 25 years of working for the Tribe, Oneva Baxley retired from the Culture Department. To honor her dedication to the community, her friends, family, co-workers and preschool class gathered on Aug. 26 at the Brighton Culture Center to say farewell. The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School preschool

Ahfachkee after-school fun, learning

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BIG CYPRESS — A new program at Ahfachkee School is sweetening everyday education with after-school icing on the cake. On a recent Tuesday, starting at the last ring of the school bell, children relaxed for homework fun with instructional aide Kolisa Franklin, attended art class to create watercolor masterpieces with media

Boys & Girls Club molds youth

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By Amanda Murphy With the beginning of the school year comes a new schedule for kids to follow from the time they wake up until about 3 p.m. when the last school bell rings. To continue that structure after school and so kids stay healthy, creative and most importantly, out of

Mary Huff named head softball coach at Okeechobee High

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — The Okeechobee High School (OHS) softball team has a new head coach with a resume to mold champions. Mary Huff, of Brighton, served as the junior varsity coach last season and was recently promoted to head coach for the Brahmans’ varsity team. The journey to becoming head

Youth explore media careers

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By Elizabeth Osceola and Royce Osceola HOLLYWOOD — Ten Tribal youth united at the seventh annual Seminole Media Productions Workshop (SMPW)  to test their skills in journalism, graphic design, broadcasting and technical production. During the four-day workshop held July 23-26, students had the opportunity to listen to a motivational speech and

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