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| Volume XXVI, Number 3 | February 25, 2005 |
E-Mail to the EditorDear Editor, Hi, my name is Lisa Staes and I am a program director at the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the University of South Florida. I am working on a project for the Florida Department of Transportation, looking at transportation needs in the south central Florida area (specifically, Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee, Highlands, Hardee, and Desoto Counties). Do you have the opportunity for or do you provide any employment trips or other transportation for members of the tribe? Does the Brighton Casino provide work trips for the employees? Sincerely, Lisa Staes Dear Ms. Staes, The Immokalee Casino does not offer this service. Sincerely, Tony Sanchez General Manager Dear Editor, Thank you for the paper. My class enjoyed it. Thank you, Alissa Buti Libby, MT [Editor’s Note: Alissa Buti was mailed a complimentary copy of The Seminole Tribune to assist her with a book report.] Dear Mrs. Melissa Sherman and Family, I want to thank you on behalf of myself and the rest of the Wolfhounds for your support and the generous packages you sent. The letters and the stuff you sent was greatly appreciated by all of us, and I can’t tell you how much it means to us to know that people like you care about our morale and wellbeing. I’m sorry this e-mail was such a long time coming, computer access at the F.O.B. we’re at is very limited. I had got you a little gift, just a token of our appreciation a while ago, but for the past month or so, we have been unable to send packages because of the weather. We’re pretty much snowed in and the mail helicopters cannot get here. Hopefully within the next month before we leave, I will be able to send it to you, but if not, I will send it when I get back to Hawaii in the middle of March. I apologize that it took so long for me to tell you how much we appreciate what you did, but please know that it meant a lot to all of us. My wife and I will be moving to my new duty station at Fort Benning, GA in the fall and will be home (in Florida) on leave for a little while before we go. If you have a little time, I would love to stop by the Tribune office and thank you in person. Hope that can be arranged. Well, my 30 minutes on the computer is up, but I’m glad I finally got to thank you. My wife and I share this email address, so if you reply, I might not be able to receive it, but I’m sure she will read it to me on the phone. Thank you so much again. It’s people like you and your family that make our country worth defending. Thank you again, SGT Juan Maya Dear Ms. Adelsa Williams, I’m writing to thank you for all your support to me and the rest of my platoon. I loved your article–my wife sent me a copy–and I showed it around to all the guys. The patriotism and support it displayed helped to brighten our holidays. Also, thank you so much for the packages. The guys were thrilled and put all the stuff to good use. It helps everyone’s morale to know that there are people back home that care. I’m sorry it took so long for me to send you this e-mail. Computer access at this base is very limited and the connections are pretty bad. My wife and I will be moving to my new duty station at Fort Benning, Ga. in the fall and will be in Florida for a little while on leave between here and there. If you have a minute, I would love to stop by the Tribune office and thank you in person. My wife and I share this e-mail address, so if you reply, I might not be able to receive it, but I’m sure she will read it to me on the phone. Thanking you again, SGT Juan Maya [Editor’s Note: Seminole Tribune employees Adelsa Williams and Melissa Sherman sent care packages to Sergeant Juan Maya’s platoon stationed in Afghanistan during the 2004 holiday season. His letters are in response to their generosity.] Dear Editor, I live in Florida. I was told you have Pai Gow Poker at your establishment; is this true? Sincerely, Bill Hartmann Dear Mr. Hartmann, Here at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino we offer 48 tables of poker 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The poker games include Texas Hold’Em, Omaha Hi-Lo, and 7 Card Stud. Exciting live games and tournament play are on-going around the clock. We’re located at the intersection of SR 7 (441) and Stirling Road, Hollywood, Fla. Seminole Hard Rock offers 500 hotel rooms, more than 2,000 exciting gaming machines, fine dining, and large entertainment complex called Seminole Paradise. Seminole Paradise provides several excellent dining experiences, comedy club, retail shops, and great night clubs. Please check our website, seminolehardrock.com, for current event listings. Please contact our reservations for future hotel accommodations at (800) 937-0010. Thank you for your inquiry. Sincerely, Larry Frank General Manager, Gamming Operations Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Dear Editor, My name is Jarrett Ray. I live in Lewisville, Texas. I attend Valley Ridge Elementary. I am doing a school report on Seminole Indians. Can you please help me answer a few questions for my report? I am required to do an interview with someone who has knowledge about my subject. Sincerely, Jarrett Ray Dear Mr. Ray, 1. How were the children raised and taught tribal life? Children are taught about their tribal life in a number of ways. First, their parents and family teach them their traditions and ways of life that need to be followed. Children who attend reservation schools receive cultural programming during school. 2. What kinds of animals were and are hunted to support the tribe? Deer, alligators, garfish, turtles and many birds. 3. Why is the tribe called Seminoles? What does that mean? The most widely accepted theory is that the word “Seminole” is actually from a Spanish word meaning fighter/warrior. 4. What facts did the tribe learn about their environment? The Seminoles learned quickly that the environment was diverse. Northern Florida was a mixture of dry land and swamp. Southern Florida is primarily swampland. 5. Did the Seminoles participate in any wars? There were three declared wars. 6. What was and is the tribal religion? There is no formal name for the traditional religion of the Seminoles. 7. What are some of the Seminole beliefs? Seminoles try to avoid sleeping with their heads pointed to the west. Seminoles are not allowed to touch or have snakes for pets. Sincerely, Tina Marie Osceola Executive Director Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Dear Editor, Is there anyone in the Bird Clan that teaches ceremonial bird dances? If so how can I locate them? Thank you, Patty Murphy pamr28@webtv.net Dear Editor, We saw your Swamp Safari advertised on a travel show. We were very impressed and would like to visit and stay overnight in August 2005. Could you clarify the difference between the Swamp Critter show and the Alligator and Snake Educational show? Is it possible to see both? How far in advance do we need to book? Thanks for the help, Suzan Harding Dear Ms. Harding, The difference between the Critter Show and Alligator and Snake Show is that the Critter Show has a variety of animals including possums, wild boar, birds of prey, skunks, etc., and the Alligator and Snake Show includes an American alligator and venomous and non-venomous snakes. These shows occur daily, with the Critter Show at 1:15 p.m. and Alligator and Snake Show at 2:15 p.m. If you have any further questions please call us at (800) 949 6101 and we will gladly answer them. Sincerely, Billie Swamp Safari Staff Dear Ms. Harding: Thank you for your letter about your upcoming visit to Billie Swamp Safari. We are pleased to hear that you saw our feature on television in the UK on TV Travel Shop. The Swamp Critter Show at Billie Swamp Safari takes place in an outdoor ampitheater with covered bleacher seating. Among the animals featured are the armadillo, skunk, ferret, southern razorback hog, as well as non-venomous snakes, birds of prey, parrots, tarantulas and scorpions. The Snake and Alligator Educational Show takes place in an air conditioned herpetarium building. The presenter of the show has venomous and non-venomous snakes as well as a small alligator. He will teach the difference in the snakes and about the life of alligators. For example, how alligators eat, how many teeth they go through in a lifetime –approximatly 2,000–and why they have two sets of eyelids. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing you in August. Sincerely, Cindy Malin Communications Manager Dear Ms. Harding, Thank you for your interest in camping at our Big Cypress RV Resort. Please call the RV Resort directly at (800) 437-4102 and ask for Barabra, the campground manager. She will be able to check reservations and assist you. We look forward to seeing you, and please drive safely! Sincerely, Lucy Evanicki Marketing Director Dear Editor, Does the tribe recognize members from other tribes, for example can a member of another tribe buy gas and cigarettes on the reservation? Sincerely, Vivian Quantz Member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Dear Sir or Madame, Hi, anybody is welcome to buy cigarettes from Seminole Tribal Smoke Shops on the reservation. However, they are only allowed to buy 3 cartons per customer per day. Sincerely, Elsie Bowers Seminole Smoke Shop Manager Dear Editor, I was wondering if you guys had poker tournaments, and if you were anticipating having any large tournaments in the near future? Thank you, Dave Richard Dear Mr. Richard, Thanks for inquiring about our tournaments. I have included the schedule for Hard Rock and Hollywood Classic. The schedule for the Hard Rock is: Monday: $300 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold-Em with no re-buys 6:30 p.m., Tuesday: $65 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no-limit 20 re-buys 6:30 p.m., Wednesday: $40 Ladies Only no-limit Texas Hold-Em $10 re-buys 6:30 p.m., Friday: $65 Texas Hold-Em no-limit $20 re-buys 11 a.m. and Saturday: $200 Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys 11 a.m. We have one $500 no-limit Texas Hold-Em tournament the third Saturday of the month, this tournament has no re-buys. We offer one table tournaments every day 24 hours a day. The buy-in for these are: $135, $250 and $500. Hollywood Classic is our sister property and below is their tournament schedule. Monday: $75 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys 12 p.m. and $45 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys 6:30 p.m., Tuesday $70 buy-in Omaha $5 bounty and $10 re-buys 6 p.m., Wednesday $65 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit $10 re-buys 6:30 p.m., Thursday $65 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys12 p.m.. Thursday $300 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys 6:30 p.m., Friday $65 buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys 6:30 p.m., Saturday $45 buy-in 7 Stud no re-buys 12 p.m. and $75 Buy-in Texas Hold-Em no limit no re-buys 6:30 p.m. Hollywood Classic also has a $575 tournament on the first Sunday of the month and offers the one table tournaments. Sincerely, Steve Watkins Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino |
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