Special Tribal Council Meeting
By Janice Billie
HOLLYWOOD — The Tribal Council held a special meeting on the morning of Dec.14, 2005, in the Tribal Headquarters Auditorium.
The Tribal Council voted on and passed the following resolution: “Authorization for the Chairman of the Tribal Council to submit a request to the Secretary of the Interior for Immediate Class III Gaming procedures for the Conduct of Class III Slot Machines and Card Games on Tribal Lands and Requesting Expedited Consideration of the Balance of the Tribe’s Request for Procedures.” (continue...)
Seminole Athletes Shine in High School Basketball this Year
By Tony Heard
HOLLYWOOD — The high school basketball season is here and full of excitement. Forget about all the Kobe and Phil reunion in Las Angeles, never mind the Heat with all the new faces and Shaq not playing due to injury.
The focus right now should be on how many Seminole Tribal youth we have participating in high school basketball this year. Hard work in the off season and playing in tournaments throughout the summer has paid off for many youngsters in our community. (continue...)
Chairman Surprises Broward County Boys & Girls Club with Christmas Gifts
By Melissa Sherman
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — Like every other ordinary school day off scores of children gathered and played at the local Broward County Boys & Girls Club. What they did not now was Santa and Chairman Mitchell Cypress where coming early to pay them a visit.
It wasn’t a big red sleigh but rather a huge fire engine that Cypress was coming to town in. Loaded to the top were bags of toys and goodies for all off the children. The counselors at the center blew the whistle and kids faces lit up with excitement. (continue...)
Seminole Tribe Contributes to Red Cross
By Nery Mejicano
DANIA BEACH, FL — During and following the 2005 hurricane season, the American Red Cross acted as the lead agency ensuring the victims received the organization’s much needed services. Since Oct. 24, 2005, when Hurricane Wilma hit South Florida, American Red Cross chapters provided shelter, counseling and meals to thousands of South Floridians. (continue...)
Hahn Graduates from Haskell
By Emma Brown
LAWRENCE, KS — Pete Hahn, son of Peter Hahn and Terry Hahn of Brighton, has reached a milestone in his life’s journey. On Dec. 8 family and Education staff flew into Lawrence, Kan. greeted with single-digit weather and a town covered with a beautiful blanket of snow to share a very special day with Pete, his college graduation day. (continue...)
December Tribal Council Meeting Held
By Janice Billie
BIG CYPRESS — On Dec. 15 the Seminole Tribal Council held the monthly meeting at the Herman Osceola Gymnasium.
Several presentations were made to the Council before the official business of the Council began. (continue...)
BC Toy Drive helps Families in Need
By Jaime Restrepo
BIG CYPRESS — There are plenty of Christmas toys, food and surprises awaiting happy children and parents. BC Seminole Police Department Sergeant Barbara Akin coordinated the drive that collected enough food and toys for seven needy families in the Clewiston area. (continue...)