Military discharge upgrade sought for tortured hero Charlie Gopher Community by Peter B. Gallagher - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 BRIGHTON — As U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James E. Billie was leaving Vietnam, his tour of duty nearly over, he ducked out of a monsoon and entered a darkened tent looking for a bunk. Suddenly he heard a familiar voice: "It was unmistakable, a voice from home," remembered Billie. "Charlie
Senior Profile: Marine Veteran Dan Bowers Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 By Judy Weeks BRIGHTON — Celebrating his birthday on Oct. 22 with a host of family and friends, Dan Bowers reflected on a lifetime of memories that spanned 70 years and carried him halfway around the world. A member of the panther clan, Dan Bowers was born on Oct. 24, 1941, in
Judge No. 2 quits Smallwood Store Case Community by Peter B. Gallagher - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 NAPLES — Without offering any excuse, a second Collier County Circuit Judge has walked away from the Smallwood Store/Collier County v. Florida Georgia Grove LLP (FGG) case. A descendent of a pioneer Collier County family, the Hon. Cythia Pivacek recused herself as the successor to Judge Hugh Hayes, the original case
It’s up to me to be drug free Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Judy Weeks Community members, employees and leaders of the Seminole Tribe of Florida make a concentrated effort throughout the year to combat the use of harmful substances and high-risk behavior. Their combined effort is making a positive impact Tribal wide and is influencing the future. Once a year, they join millions
Tribal Citizens support 14th annual AIAC Festival Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Tribal citizens from multiple reservations displayed a significant amount of support for the 14th Annual American Indian Arts and Culture Festival, held from Nov. 4-6 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Grounds. Former Tribal Chairman/Big Cypress Tribal senior Mitchell Cypress spent time at one of the art booths
Big Cypress wins its first Senior Trike Fest Crown Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The home team has finally won it. For the first time in the Senior Trike Fest’s seven-year history, the Big Cypress seniors outlasted all of their competitors to take home the 2011 Trike Fest crown on Nov. 3. Held at the Big Cypress Aviation Hangar, Team Big
Battiest Brothers win best video at American Indian Film Awards Community by Peter B. Gallagher - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Storm, the song and video production starring Seminole Tribal citizens Spencer and Doc Battiest, and directed by Stephen Paul Judd, was awarded Best Music Video of 2011 at the 36th annual American Indian Film Festival. The Battiest Brothers performed live before a capacity crowd at
Jerry Micco Sr. Memorial Bike Ride moves into its ninth year Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The ninth annual Jerry Micco Sr. Memorial Bike Ride felt remarkably different this time around. Held on Nov. 5, a somewhat somber vibe existed throughout the weekend experience as many of the motorcycle riders – friends and family members of the late Jerry Micco Sr. –
GNL focuses on Seminole history in Collier County Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Judy Weeks EVERGLADES CITY — Acting as ambassadors of the Seminole Tribe, Mary Jene Koenes and her granddaughter, Dayra, wowed an audience of 68 participants in their Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) history day session on Oct. 19. The group met in the conference room of Everglades City Hall. Listed on the
Coconut Creek Casino announces casino expansion and job fair Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 26, 2011 By Chris C. Jenkins COCONUT CREEK — Tribal officials, elders and citizens along with construction workers and other special guests joined together to celebrate the $150-million Seminole Coconut Creek Casino expansion and job fair announcement at the casino facilities in Coconut Creek on Oct. 5. The Nov. 2 job fair will