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Immokalee Rez Campfire celebrates third year

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By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee Rez Campfire celebrated three years of service to the Recovery program on April 13. Located beside the lake behind the residence of Raynaldo and Norita Yzaguirre, it has been a tremendous success because of community involvement. The campfire was originally initiated by Raynaldo Yzaguirre when

Get focused, work hard, aim high

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By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Get focused. I was reading a book about having focus in our lives. In the first few pages, it talks about how our habits will determine our future. If we are in the habit of making bad choices or bad decisions, then we should expect bad outcomes. I

High School Class of 2012 graduates

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Jessica Osceola A bright future lay in wait for Jessica Michelle Osceola as she graduated from Orange County High School in Virginia on June 9. She was an honors student throughout her high school career and the recipient of numerous awards. The daughter of Jason Gabriel Osceola and Wanda Griffin has already

Immokalee preschoolers graduate

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By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee Seminole Preschool’s 2012 graduating class set a new record with the most students to complete their curriculum in the history of the school. Commencement ceremonies were held for the eight young scholars at the new Immokalee Seminole Preschool facilities on the morning of May

Brighton community crowns 2012 royalty

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Twenty-one young girls and boys competed for the honor to represent the Brighton Reservation as Seminole royalty on May 24. In addition to the customary titles of Jr. Miss and Miss Brighton, Little Mr. and Miss were added to the competition. "During the planning stages for this

Tribe featured on new TV series

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By Braudie Blais-Billie BIG CYPRESS — Picture a trio of chefs who travel the world, conquer cooking challenges and throw a spear at a target with about 20 percent accuracy. Tribal member Sam Tommie got the chance to witness just that as he taught chefs of the TV show No Kitchen

In God we trust: Seminoles and Christianity

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By Judy Weeks "In God we trust" has always been a part of the foundation of the Seminole culture. The Seminoles are a spiritual people with a strong belief in the power of their Creator, Breath Giver or God, who has given life to the land and its inhabitants of which

Police Explorers commemorate National Police Week in D.C.

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By Ryan Watson WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Seminole Police Explorers traveled to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week from May 13-16. Twenty-two Seminole Police Department (SPD) personnel accompanied 66 Explorers and 21 family members on the trip. "It’s an opportunity to fellowship with all the staff, not only with the Explorers, but

Brighton youth graduate preschool

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — On May 17 at the Brighton Gymnasium, 20 preschoolers received their diplomas, closing the first chapter of their academic career. Brighton Board Rep. Larry Howard welcomed everyone and asked Tribal member Salina Dorgan to give the invocation as parents, family and friends came into the gymnasium for

Immokalee Preschool holds Get Fit Day

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By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — When the big, yellow school bus pulled up to the gym on May 2, the students from the Immokalee Preschool were all smiles in anticipation of Get Fit Day. “Many of the 5-year-olds here today began attending our Get Fit program when they were only 1,” fitness

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