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| Volume XXV, Number 17 | December 17, 2004 |
E-Mail to the EditorDear Big Cypress Campground staff, After many years of camping in your Big Cypress Campground, we found ourselves there again, but this time as evacuees from our home in Indian River County due to Hurricane Frances. This letter is to say a very big thank you to Campground Manager Barbara Salyer and her husband Bill, who went out of their way to help us by taking our little dog Misti into their living quarters when we were told to stay at the community center shelter. Also, Center Manager Jack was a very helpful and gracious host. He and Ron showed genuine interest in us. We are very grateful for the tasty meals served as we did have two dinners there. And to everyone else who performed their job there so very well. Thank you, Chris and Libby Julien Dear Ms. Virginia Mitchell, I would like to thank you for your presence, contribution, and support at the Sixth Annual Crystal Vision Gala. The event was truly incredible, and it was obvious much time, talent and effort was put forth to make the evening extraordinary. The honor of being awarded the 2004 Crystal Vision Award has been a humbling experience. Looking out at the crowd and seeing so many who have consistently supported our efforts, confirmed once again we could not accomplish what we have without each person’s assistance, input and follow through. With your support children and those young at heart are given an opportunity to learn and express themselves through the visual and performing arts at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. I am privileged to be the Hollywood’s City Manager, and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. I thank you again for being a part of such a wonderful evening. Sincerely, Cameron D. Benson City Manager Dear Editor, I am looking for info, suggestions on past history on Seminole food and housing. I want to set up a menu with a picture of a home to go with my report. Thank you Elizabeth Ann Wright Dear Ms. Wright, Thanks for writing to us for your third grade project. Seminoles traditionally lived in thatched roof dwellings called chickees. The dwellings were constructed out of cypress wood and palmetto fronds, both plentiful throughout the Florida landscape. The Seminole villages consisted of multiple chickees and they were used to house extended families, cooking areas, storage, sleeping accommodations just to name a few. As far as food is concerned, fry bread, a drink called sofkee and venison topped the most commonly prepared and consumed food. Hope this helps! Sincerely, Tina M. Osceola Executive Director Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Dear Editor, Is the casino open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve? To whom it may concern, Yes. The casino does not close for any holiday. Sincerely, Edward Jenkins Director, Compliance and Regulations Gaming Department Dear Editor, I’ve been told that you have a public motorcycle track at Big Cypress Reservation. Is this true? Where? ATVs allowed? Thanks, Robert Dzwonkowski Mr. Dzwonkowski ATV’s are welcome. We host tribal citizens only on Mondays. For more information on Seminole Motocross, please visit http://www.seminoletribemotocross.com. Thanks, Jack Gorton Motocross Director Dear Editor, Are your airboat and /or swamp buggy tours being held on Christmas or Christmas Eve? Sincerely, Kathy Green Sales Coordinator Rudolph Research Analytical Dear Ms. Green, Billie Swamp Safari is closed every year on Christmas day. It is the only day of the year it is closed. I would advise coming out Dec. 23 or any time after Christmas day. Thank you, Lucy Evanicki Marketing Director Florida Seminole Tourism Dear Editor, We’ve kind of heard that you all are doing a celebration around New Year’s time. Can you give me any info? We’re looking for a Pow Wow or something for New Year’s Eve. We live in Ocala, Fla. Thanks, Dee Westphal Dear Ms. Westphal, Thank you for your inquiry regarding the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Guests to the casino can enjoy the festivities through out the weekend, starting with the open party on the casino floor with our “Cash in the New Year” promotion, complimentary noise makers and a champagne toast at midnight. We will also have a fabulous New Year’s Eve dinner in Floyd’s, a pool party, special Bingo session and, of course, Floyd’s late night. There are also two private parties for Players Club members. The fun doesn’t stop on Dec. 31. You can watch all of the Bowl games in Big Joes Sports Bar or play in the New Year’s Day expanded Bingo on Saturday. We also have Frank Sinatra Jr. in concert on Sunday evening and again for a Monday matinee. Please feel free to contact the casino at (813) 627-ROCK (7625) for more information on any of these events. Or simply contact my office and I’ll be happy to go into more detail for you. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year, Doug Hoppe Director of Marketing Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (813) 627-7707 |
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