Ak-Chin O`odham Runner - Ak

Volume XXVII, Issue 10
Maricopa, Arizona
Hohokam Park Groundbreaking
In Loving Memory
Story by R. Miguel
Back in the early 90’s the Ak-Chin
Parks and Recreation Department and
Ak-Chin Community dedicated the
Hohokam Youth Park to youth; past,
present, and future. At that time the park
featured a playground with swings that
sat in a square sanded area, a basketball
court, restrooms, ramadas, and baseball
field.
The park was built to suit the new
firehouse subdivision that was just
completed, and was eagerly welcomed
by children who usually had to make
the trek to Milton “Paul” Antone to
enjoy its park playgrounds and ball
fields. Throughout the years, the park
encountered major wear and tear and
another housing expansion, making the
need for a bigger and improved park a
priority.
Nearly two years ago, the AkChin Contracts and Grants Department
applied for a grant that would help
give Hohokam Park a major facelift.
Although, the grant was awarded,
obstacles put the project on hold, until
Tuesday, May 14th, as the community
finally held a groundbreaking ceremony
to move forward on the long awaited
facelift project.
Ak-Chin Parks and Recreation
Director, Herman “Sonny” Hoffman,
welcomed a well-attended group that
featured community members, invited
guests, employees, and contractors to a
“grand morning for a groundbreaking.”
Ak-Chin Chairman, Louis Manuel,
Jr. discussed the importance of building
a park, which would continue to support
the athletes of the community. “This
project was in the planning for many
years, we wanted to rebuild this park for
the kids of this area,” Manuel said. “This
project is going to be huge and have a
big impact for our community.”
Following the National Anthem by
the Language Program, a performance
by the Ak-Chin Ba’ban Keihina Group,
and a blessing by Anthony Narcia, Jr.,
Ak-Chin Council members, children
from the community, and Recreation
staff placed their shovels in a strip of
loose dirt and turned over the soil to
officially begin the construction phase
of the project.
When completed in September, the
park will feature; t-ball fields, a soccer
field, volleyball area, basketball court,
revamped ramadas, skate park, two play
areas for younger children and another
play area for older children. All play
areas will be shaded and new bathrooms
will also complete the renovation.
Contracts and Grants Coordinator,
Karen Fierro commented, “The new park
will be fenced in, it will look very nice
for the community when completed, we
will have a ribbon cutting in September.”
A rendering of the new skate park was on display at the Hohkam groundbreaking.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 6
Page 7
Wishes
Elder News
Council Updates
MUSD News
Library News
Page 8
Page 10 & 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Ak-Chin Sports
MHS Graduates
Ak-Chin Promotees
Community News
Department Updates
May 17 - June 6, 2013
Story & Photo by R. Miguel
After placing a wreath on the grave
of former Ak-Chin Chief of Police,
Milton “Paul” Antone, current Chief of
Police, Manuel Garcia, honors Chief
Antone with a salute. Following the
memorial at the Ak-Chin Cemetery,
Chief Garcia, members of Ak-Chin
Security, and brothers of Chief Antone,
which included current Ak-Chin ViceChairman William Antone and Daniel
Antone drove to the sight where
continued on page 5
National premiere of Running Deer to
be hosted by Ak-Chin and UltraStar
Story by K. Morago
Running. It’s been an O’odham
tradition since time immemorial. For
the Ak-Chin Indian Community and
UltraStar, a film based on the theme will
be nationally premiered on Saturday,
June 1st.
“Running Deer,” directed by Brent
Ryan Green and written by Jeff Goldberg
of Toy Gun Films, features a stellar cast
of Boo Boo Stewart, best known as
“Seth Clearwater” from the Twilight
Saga, Q’orianka Kilcher, who portrayed
Pocahontas in “The New World,” and
Jon Proudstar, television and film actor
who is also creator of the first Native
American comic book, “Tribal Force.”
The film is about a high school cross
country runner who faces challenges the
day before the most important race of
his life.
When first approached, Stewart was
hesitant in working on the short film,
but after he saw the script, he “definitely
couldn’t pass (this) up… working with
Green, it was an amazing project to be
a part of,” he said. To prepare for the
serious natured character role, Stewart
watched a documentary sent by the
director. Stewart’s goal was to “get that
reservation feel, the day to day life.”
Working for the first time with
Proudstar and Kilcher, Stewart hit it off
with Proudstar, as both are into comic
books and movies.
Proudstar, a television and film
actor for over twenty years and part
Yaqui tribe, was originally contacted
about possible actress recommendations
he had when the director was casting
the role that eventually went to Kilcher.
When the actor who was going to
portray Stewart’s father dropped out,
the director saw one of Proudstar’s films
and asked him to join the cast.
The film experience was great for
Proudstar. The film was, “really well
run,” and explained that his character is
a “positive role model.”
The movie was filmed on location
in Oklahoma back in late October, and
once completed, Proudstar and Stewart
remained friends. They both visited AkChin back in November when UltraStar
opened.
The two not only have the movie
connection, but a comic book one.
Proudstar was one of the first to learn
that Stewart had been selected to portray
Marvel comics X-Men character
continued on page 15
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
Happy Birthday Dave
Have fun on your special day because
you deserve it. Thanks for everything
that you do for us even when you are
so far away. We love you and may the
Lord keep you safe always.
Hugs & Kisses!!!
LOVE your wife, Woody, Kyle, Danel,
Steve
Happy Birthday
Dave, Elaine, Raymond,
Renee, Amaya and Pattie
Enjoy your day.
Love your sis, auntie and grandma
Happy Birthday Brian Jr.
Love you Debbie
Happy Birthday to Chris Thomas
Love you & miss you,
Aunt Debbie & Aunt Frasia
Happy Birthday to Renee
glad to have you back
Auntie Carmen
Happy Birthday Fred Antone
From B. Romo and family
Happy B-day Billie,
Hope you have lots of fun on your day.
Eat lots of ribs. Ha ha
Love you, Grandma Melinda
Happy Birthday, Colleen Norris
Love ya, mom
Happy Birthday to
My sister Elaine
From Carmen
Happy Birthday to my son Dave and
daughter Elaine
Love, Mom
Happy Birthday to Mabel Alvarez
Carmen
Happy Birthday, Jr.
I want to wish you a very Happy
Birthday. I hope you enjoy you day.
Thank you for everything you do
especially for the babies.
Love you, Mom
Happy Birthday to my
granddaughters Renee and Jolie and
grandsons Henry and Joseph
Love, Grandma
Happy Birthday to
My brother Dave
Carmen
To my niece Irene Smith,
Want to wish you a very best graduation.
And I hope you go forward with your
education for a better life.
You made Uncle Joe very proud.
Hooray Joseph “You Did It Son”!!!
We couldn’t be any prouder parents as we
are today. Throughout all that you have
been through a lot of ups and down you
made it. When you decided to leave home to
finish your last year in school many miles
away, it nearly crushed my heart! We may
have had many disagreements throughout
your years in school and in life. But I always
told you I would never give up on you and
I never will. We knew you could do it, even
after the many times you called home
and wanted to give up. It was a big step
you took when you left, but it’s the best
thing that you could have ever done for
yourself. We always knew you had it in you
to do the “BEST” you can and you did!! One
thing I always kept close at heart was the
day I had to actually leave you and come
home without you, I remember you saying,
“Don’t worry Mom I won’t disappointment
you, I will get my diploma”. I knew at that
very moment you could do it!! We are so
PROUD of you Joey!! Congratulations Son,
continue to follow your dreams for the
future, reach for those stars!! We will be
right behind you!! “S.I.H.S 2013 Graduate
Joseph Anthony Justin”
Love, Papi, Mama, Nanie, Buddy, Lattie & Lili Happy Graduation Julian Valentine “Baba”
Love Grandpa & Grandma,
George and Phyllis Lewis
Congratulations to our big boy Percy
Yippee, on your Kindergarten graduation!!
You’ve done your best and we want to
celebrate all your success…
so let’s go have some fun!!
Love, Ba’pa and Grandma
Congratulations to my Myles Dude
on your promotion to 1st Grade.
Grandma is proud of you Dudes.
Congrats to
Morgan, Percy, Kylie, Gabriel & Ian
Love, Auntie
Congratulations to my
grandson Josiah Thomas,
Love you my handsome man
(: Grandma Debbie
Thank goodness Josiah R. Thomas
is moving up 2 the Kindergarten class.
Have a wonderful time.
Love, Grandma Gail
To my daughter Irene I (Tusa)
Congratulations on your Promotion out of
8th grade. Now you will be going to High
School, l hope you have lots of fun there.
Love Mom and Dad
Congratulations to my niece Yadhira
Osuna, on your graduation from High
School.
Hope you have fun at your party!
Love your Tia Vieja
Congratulations, on your promotion
Granddaughter Denay Pedro
Love you & wish you all the happiness
that comes your way.
Love Grandma Viv
5/1 – Shauna Rae Brown, Capital Projects/GIS
5/1 – Marlene Garcia, Housing
5/2 – Maria Garcia, Custodian
5/3 – Jonathan White Jr., Temp Pool
5/4 – Dorothy Vasquez, Custodian
5/5 – Lucy Jerry, Elder Program
5/5 – Blas Valles, Public Works
5/5 – Francisco Velasco, Public Works
5/9 – Amanda Valenzuela, Courts
5/10 – David Hobbs, EPD
5/11 – Davidson Ugalde Sr., Temp Pool
5/13 – Timothy Ballentyne, Reserve Fire
5/13 – Adam Bowman, Parks & Rec
5/13 – Raymond Narcia, Temp Pool
5/14 – Jaime Taylor, Human Resources
5/14 – Frederick Westby, Social Services
5/15 – Neil AbboƩ, EPD
5/15 – Robert MarƟnez, Public Works
5/16 – Waylon Antone, Runner
5/18 – Rozenda Manuel, Retail Enterprises
5/19 – Leslie Carlyle-BurneƩ, Planning
5/20 – Denise Jackson-Miguel, Retail Enterprises
5/21 – Terry Enos, Council
5/21 – Brian Schaublin, Fire & Safety
5/24 – Gaileen Atchison, Social Services
5/24 – Deidra Carlyle, Runner
5/24 – Victor Harer, EPD
5/25 – Delia Carlyle, Council
5/25 – Eugene Orabuena, Reserve Fire
5/27 – Brian Manuel Jr., Security
5/27 – Colleen Mike, Security
5/29 – Marla Antone, Youth Council
5/29 – Elaine Peters, Him Dak
5/30 – Thomas Yazzie Jr., Health EducaƟon
5/31 – Christopher Hayes, Fire & Safety
Congratulations to my niece Yadhira Osuna
on your graduation from High School hope
you have fun at your party.
Love your Tia Vieja
MAY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Richard Brady
Marlene Garcia
Vivian Lewis
Antonio Rodriquez
5
6
Mayleigh Delores
Lucy Jerry
Jalen Norris
Blas Valles
12
Willie Antone
Ariana N arcia
Daimon Ug alde
19
Leslie Burnett
Johnnie Ormsby
26
Zoe Susunkew a
7
Elena Norris
Jordin Pete
Evone S antiago
13
8
Mathew McNeil
Justin Romo, Sr.
Nathan Smith
Gayle Yarberry
14
Maxine Antone
Gibson Romo
Ad am Bow man
Laurel Coble
Gilbert Joaquin
Derek Manuel
Raymond Narcia
Christopher Pablo
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20
Darrian Justin
Frances Stephens
Lisa Alejandro
Terry Enos
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Abel Miguel
Haley Mig uel
Gracela Orteg a
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Christian Thomas
Friday
3
Selena Richius a
9
Curtis Antone
Ramon B atopis
Jadon Ormsby
Jedidiah S mith
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To my daughter Irene I (Tusa)
Congratulation on your promotion out of
8th grade. Now you will be going to
High School, I hope you have lots of fun
there.
Love Mom and Dad
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Robert Stephens, Jr.
From Rosalie and the family
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Rodriguez on a fantastic school year…
next year the start of something new
brings the hope of something great,
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
Ak-Chin elder ladies enjoy Mothers Day tea at BIA House
LEFT: Delia Carlyle holds
the phone that was once on
the wall at the BIA Agent
house. BELOW: Gloria
Narcia and Elaine Peters
point to the sky as they
watch Elle Gilbert release
her balloon in memory of
her mother.
Nicole “Coco” Carlyle-Coester presents Mrs. Brock with a gift basket.
Story and photos by K Morago
Most O’odham growing up
remember drinking tea. It was often
served during the meal on Feast Days
in Ak-Chin and in the various O’odham
villages. Many times it was in an extralarge plastic jug and served in foam or
plastic cups. Unsweetened, the sugar
was set out on the tables.
For a second time this year, the
Ak-Chin elder ladies have tried tea in a
different festive setting. With the recent
renovation of the BIA Agent House in
the main village, the ladies were recently
hosted to a noon tea served in china tea
cups and decorative personalized mason
jars of pink lemonade.
Him-Dak EcoMuseum staff and
Elder Center staff coordinated the
Mother’s Day themed event which
included special guest Mrs. Patricia
Brock. Seated at three tables in the
main room and an extra table set up in
one of the smaller rooms, the twenty
four ladies who attended were served a
Sally Antone officially retires
On her last official day
Friday, May 10th, the
Cultural
Resources’
program honored retiring
oral
historian
Sally
Antone with a farewell
lunch. The
Cultural
Resource male staff
cooked hamburgers and
hot dogs which were
served with potato salad,
pasta salad and chips.
variety of bread-crust free sandwiches
of cucumber, tuna salad, chicken salad,
even peanut butter and jelly. They also
enjoyed scones and each was given a
variety of teas to choose from.
During the tea, Wendy WagonerAviles gave a brief history of the BIA
Agent house when members of her
family once lived in the home. With Mrs.
Brock’s assistance, the old crank phone
that was once on one of the room’s walls
was brought back to the Community.
Back in the 1940’s and 50’s, there
was one phone line in Maricopa, which
had three phones. The phone at the
tea party was first used by the Hubert
Brown family when they resided in AkChin. The phone was identified as “AkChin I.” Council member Delia Carlyle
carried the phone to the different tables
for an up close view.
As the tea ended, everyone was
invited to take a moment to honor their
mothers with a balloon release. Elders
wrote personal messages on their balloon
before stepping outside. With it being
a slightly windy day, many balloons
Elder News Briefs
With the announcement
Sally Antone with her “retirement” cake
and invitation extended
to all Ak-Chin staff via email, everyone station in Covered Wells, located on the
was welcome to stop by and say thank Tohono O’odham Nation.
you to Sally and grab a plate. Presented
with a bouquet of flowers, a gift card, and Two cakes that featured the Ak-Chin
plaque that was engraved with a picture tribal seal and words inscribed “Sally
of one of Sally’s baskets, the plaque Antone, Appreciation of 10 Years of
commemorated her ten years of service Service” written around the seal were
cut and slices handed out.
to the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
As a slideshow played at the front of the
room, staff had a CD of traditional music
playing in the background. The CD
was a compilation of traditional songs
that Sally and the Language Program
sang during a visit to KOHN 91.9 radio
The Deadline to sign-up for the Out
of State Trip is fast approaching. Any
Elder wishing to go on the trip to New
Mexico at the end of July is asked to call
the Elder Center to make a reservation
by May 31st.
Bowling Day at UltraStar for Elders is
Tuesday, May 21st.
The Elders are excited to be celebrating
the 80th birthday of one of their friends
Frances Stephens, on Monday, May
20th.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Saturday
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Elder Check Day
Returning home from
Quechan Senior
Games
Breakfast served from 7:30am to 9am. Lunch served at 12 noon.
For meals and Transportation assistance call the Elder Center
520-568-1760
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Elder Advisory Board Meeting is
Tuesday, May 28th.
Elders will play BINGO on May 29th,
Wednesday. Be sure to bring some
prizes for Bingo.
Elder Menu for May
Melanie Antone and Waylon Antone. details.
Recognizing her efforts on behalf of the
Monday May 20
tribal council were Delia Carlyle, Terry Don’t forget that the Elder Center will Steaks, baked potato
Enos and Gabe Lopez.
be closed on Monday, May 27th for baked beans, corn
Eggs donated by Hickman’s are available for pick up on every
Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 4pm.
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Memorial Day.
Friday May 17
Ham sandwich
Attending the lunch were her children, UltraStar Movie Day is Thursday, May
broccoli salad
Clayton Antone, Marla Antone, 23rd. Contact the Elder Center for chips, peach cobbler
Elder Calendar for May 2013
Sunday
headed skyward before everyone could
get outside for a group release.
Guests were given an early Mother’s
Day gift to remember the day. Special
thanks go to those who volunteered
in making the event possible, and to
the elder and museum staff for their
hospitality.
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Happy 80th Birthday!
Bowling Leaving
Frances Stephens
@9:30am
Special Lunch and
Celebration for
Happy Birthday!
Frances Stephens
Terry Enos
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Elder Center Closed
Memorial Day
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28
Elder Advisory
Meeting 1 PM
Happy Birthday!
Janice Anderson
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24
Ultra Star M ovie Day
Happy Birthday!
Ceceila Norris &
Mabel Alvarez
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Bingo 1 PM
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Pizza Party
Happy Birthday!
Delia Carlyle
Monday May 27
TRIBAL HOLIDAY
Memorial Day
ELDER CENTER
CLOSED
on the cob,
texas toast, cake
Tuesday May 28
Chili beans, chili w/
meat (D), corn bread
apple crisp
Tuesday May 21
Chicken paƩy wrap
vegetable medley
salad, grapes
Wednesday May 29
Cabbage stew, sliced
carrots, biscuits,
pears
Wednesday May 22
Blackeyed peas,
potato w/gravy,
moon bread fruit
cocktail
Thursday May 30
Pork chops, roasted
potatoes, Normandy
vegetables
peaches w/coƩage
cheese
Thursday May 23
Egg salad sandwich
cucumber
salad, chips, Jell-O
Friday May 24
PIZZA PARTY
Friday May 31
Taco salad, leƩuce
Tomato, cheese
ice cream
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
Ak-Chin Indian Community Makes Sizeable Investment in the City of
Maricopa; Contributes Funds for Schools, Recreational Complex
By Abbie Fink, HMAPR Vice-president
(Maricopa, Ariz.) – During the May
7 Maricopa City Council meeting,
Mayor Christian Price announced
that the Ak-Chin Indian Community
would be making an investment of $10
million in Maricopa. Of the $10 million
investment, $2.6 million will support
the Maricopa Unified School District
and $7.4 million will be allocated to
the operation of the City of Maricopa’s
Copper Sky Recreational Complex,
a multigenerational/aquatic center
and regional park, currently under
construction.
The Community’s investment in
the District will assist with the short
fall within the budget and the failure
of the previous tax initiative. Ak-Chin
Chairman Louis J. Manuel, Jr. has long
valued the importance of education
and has made it a priority for the Tribal
Council to find ways to improve upon it,
not only for the Tribal community, but
for the City of Maricopa as well.
“As true leaders to those our youth
look to for guidance, we need to invest
in them to promote and partake in a
future yet to be determined but with the
beliefs of opportunities,” said Chairman
Manuel.
“The Ak-Chin
Indian
Community believes a partnership like
this goes beyond the boundaries and
creates a relationship to forge a strong
future for everyone.”
The Copper Sky Recreational
Complex, slated to open in spring
2014, includes a multigenerational/
aquatic center and a regional park. The
52,000-square-foot center will have
many amenities, such as a gymnasium
with two full-size basketball courts, a
fitness area, an indoor running track, a
Council Updates
Congressman Greg Walden
(R-OR) visits Ak-Chin
Congressman Walden came for
a visit to Ak-Chin in late March.
Overall this was an excellent
day of meetings and touring the
facilities with the Congressman.
He was very impressed at the red
carpet treatment the Tribe gave
him and has told other Members
of Congress they should visit.
TOP: At Early Childhood. LEFT:
With Ak-Chin Fire. BELOW:
Gift presented at Elder Center.
Cindy Piet, 2nd grader in
Mrs. Stout’s Saddleback
Elementary school class
was one of the students who
wrote Thank You letters to
Ak-Chin for their donation
to MUSD.
competitive pool, a recreational pool,
and a splash pad. The regional park is
approximately 120 acres and will be
comprised of a five-acre lake, tennis,
basketball and volleyball courts, a
skate park, multi-use fields, a baseball/
softball field, a dog park, and bike and
multi-use trails.
“I am ecstatic to see the countless
benefits that come from building
positive and valuable relationships
with our wonderful neighbors, the
Ak-Chin Indian Community,” said
Maricopa Mayor Christian Price.
“As we embark on this new era of
collaboration, I look forward to seeing
our partnerships continue to develop
and our communities continue to thrive.
I am encouraged that, together, we will
continue to construct a highly-prized
and decidedly-successful region. The
City of Maricopa is extremely grateful
for the outstanding generosity of the
Ak-Chin Community and we look
forward to building a prosperous future
together.”
The Community’s $10 million
investment will be made in one payment
to the City, who will serve as the grantor
of the $2.6 million to the District.
“We have a life-long relationship
with the City of Maricopa; we have
shared in each other’s growth and helped
when called upon. We hope to continue
our partnership into the future,” said
Chairman Manuel.
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Tribal Council with Councilman
Gabe Lopez and Vice-Chairman
Antone.
Speaker John Boehner
Retreat
Congressman
and
Speaker of the House
John
Boehner
held
his spring retreat in
La Quinta, California.
Vice-Chairman William
Antone and Council
Member Gabe Lopez
attended the retreat
and spent some quality
time discussing Indian
Country issues with him
while there.
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Edison Rd
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and Vice-Chairman William Antone.
NationalR epublican
Congressional Committee
March Dinner
Vice-Chairman William Antone
attended the NRCC 2013 dinner
and information sessions in
Washington, DC. The NRCC this
year put together a number of
events for Tribal leaders during
this week. Vice-Chairman Antone
met with all four Republican
House members from Arizona:
Rep. David Schweikert, Rep. Matt
Salmon, Rep. Paul Gosar and Rep.
Trent Franks.
Maricopa
High
School
MEETING
LOCATION
STUDY
AREA
Bowlin Rd
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House Republican panel discussing
legislative issues with Tribal Leaders.
Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) is
on the far right.
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
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memorial continued
Ak-Chin Farms new potato cleaner will be put to use tomorrow (Saturday, May
18th) as the potato season begins on the farms.
New potato cleaning plant ready for use
Story & Photo by R. Miguel
This year marks the 20th year that
Ak-Chin Farms has been in the potato
business, planting and harvesting just
over 1,500 acres every year. Although
it’s not one of the top three crops that
Ak-Chin produces, the potato business
has been good for the farms. So good, in
fact, that the enterprise is slated to open
a new potato washing facility, which sits
just to the south of the Ak-Chin Farm
airplane runway.
The construction of the facility
began in March and took just three
months to complete. The facility will
be used for washing potatoes, after
being picked from fields on the farm.
Following washing, trucks will distribute
the potato products to companies such
as; Poor Brothers, Frito Lay and Barrel
of Fun.
Ak-Chin Farms had been planning
on building their own washing facility
for a few years now, as the facility in AkChin would be more cost effective than
transporting the potatoes to the facility
they were using near Casa Grande.
The facility comes with all
equipment needed to wash potatoes, as
well as a weigh scale for trucks, and a
trailer which houses an employee who
would weigh trucks and file paperwork.
The potential of offering and charging
neighboring farms who plant potatoes
to use the facility was also taken into
consideration when the facility was
planned.
Only a few employees who are
currently working for the farm would be
needed to run the facility during its peak
season, from May to August.
Ak-Chin Sergeant Ronald Eugene
Kelley was shot and killed on Highway
347 entering the city limits of Maricopa.
A wreath was also placed on a cross
that is placed next to the roadway. The
placing of wreaths was to recognize
the upcoming National Police Week,
which began last Sunday, May 12th
and concludes Saturday, May 18th.
According to information sent out by
Chief Garcia, President John F. Kennedy
proclaimed May 15th as National Peace
Officers Memorial Day and the week of
the 15th as Police Week.
Garcia also pointed out that
according to the Officer Down Memorial
Page for this year, there are currently 41
Line of Duty deaths in the United States,
with Tim Huffman, Arizona Department
of Public Safety Officer, as the most
recent casualty on May 6th.
For years, the family of Milton
“Paul” Antone; together with the AkChin Police Department; has hosted the
annual Milton “Paul” Antone Memorial
that featured a fun run and walk, guest
speakers, barbeque, and other activities.
Two years ago, the family and Ak-Chin
Police Department decided to put yearly
memorial planning and sponsorship in
the hands of the Police Department.
Currently the Police Department
is planning a memorial run and walk
in honor of both Chief Antone and
Sergeant Kelley. The department’s
future plan is to host the First Annual
Law Enforcement in conjunction with
the opening of the Multi-Purpose Justice
Center.
Chief Milton “Paul” Antone was a
Police Officer for the Ak-Chin Police
Department for 8 years under the
guidance of then Chief of Police Ted
Enos. Following the retirement of Chief
Enos in 1983, Milton was handed the
reins to run the department and was
hired as Chief of Police, a few months
following, Chief Antone responded to
a disturbance call in the Thunderbird
area and was shot and killed, while
exchanging gunfire with the suspect.
Sergeant Ronald Eugene Kelly was a
20 year veteran, but was only a member
of the Ak-Chin Police force for a few
years, before he was shot and killed
while making a traffic stop on Highway
347 near Maricopa.
Community Meeting
Monday,
July 29, 2013
6pm - 8pm
Ak-Chin Service Center
Law Enforcement officials from around Indian Country attended the Indian Law
Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Artesia, New Mexico earlier this month. The
names of fallen Ak-Chin Chief of Police Milton “Paul” Antone and Sergeant
Ronald Eugene Kelley appear on the middle wall on the right side. Chief Antone
sixth name from top and Sergeant Kelley fifth from bottom.
Ak-Chin Detention staff attend
memorial services
Story by R. Miguel & Photo by Jennifer Coats
On Thursday, May 2nd, Corporal
Leen Wander from the Ak-Chin
Detention
Center
attended
the
22nd Annual Indian Country Law
Enforcement
Officer’s
Memorial
Service in Artesia, New Mexico, along
with hundreds of other law enforcement
agencies from around Indian Country.
The memorial featured a Call to
Attention by Master of Ceremonies,
Darren Cruzan, Director of Bureau
of Indian Affairs Office of Justice
Services, Traditional Flag Song by
Sherman Blake of the Mescalero Drum
Group, and National Anthem by Wendy
Wright and Kayla Williams of Artesia.
A number of speakers took their turn
at the podium before Keynote Speaker,
Michael Black, Director of Bureau of
Indian Affairs, addressed the crowd.
At the conclusion of the memorial
service, BIA recognized Jim Molash,
who was retiring from the BIA Criminal
Investigator’s Office. A gun salute,
playing of taps, and lowering of colors
were followed by a traditional Honor
song by Sherman Blake of the Mescalero
Drug Group.
Corporal Wander who by chance
was in Artesia for Jail Training while
the memorial was scheduled, was able
to attend not only the memorial, but the
opportunity allowed him to view the
memorial wall, where he got to see the
names of former Ak-Chin Police Officers
who were killed in the line of duty;
former Chief of Police, Milton “Paul”
Antone and Sergeant Ronald Eugene
Kelly. Ak-Chin Police and Detention
staff has attended the memorial services
in years past.
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6
May 17 - June 6, 2013
Maricopa athletes compete in
Arizona Special Olympics Games
Maricopa Police Officers and staff from the Pinal County Coroner’s Office, carefully
lead the body of a victim who was involved in a car accident to a waiting hearse.
Mock Prom accident
Maricopa High School
held
at
Story & Photos by R. Miguel
With Prom just days away, students
from Maricopa High School were
given a stark reminder of what the
consequences would be if they drink and
drive, as American Family Insurance,
Maricopa Police Department, AkChin Fire Department, and Southwest
Ambulance staged a mock accident in
the school’s courtyard.
Students watched as officers from
Maricopa arrived on scene to discover
the fatal accident. They quickly called
to report a two vehicle accident that
resulted in one ejection, prompting a
call for paramedics. One of the officers
began tending to the ejected victim,
Rachel, and quickly started to perform
CPP, as she who was not breathing. The
officer stopped performing CPR after
repeated attempts and then turned his
attention to the second victim, Nathan,
who was trapped in one of the vehicles.
Ak-Chin Fire Department arrived
on scene within minutes and assessed
the situation, which had them using the
“Jaws of Life” to assist with Nathan.
During the chaos, Maricopa officers
gave the drunk driver who caused the
accident a field sobriety test, which he
failed. The officers then led him away
with handcuffs to an awaiting police car.
Rachel was pronounced dead at the
scene and was quickly covered up, while
the Ak-Chin Fire Department continued
to work on getting Nathan safely out of
the vehicle. After the accident scene was
secure, a hearse pulled up and coroners
from Pinal County put Rachel in a body
bag and placed her into the hearse,
transporting her to the morgue.
Following the mock accident,
Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl and
Maricopa Vice-Mayor Edward Farrell
gave advice and shared personal their
personal driving experiences with MHS
juniors and seniors.
Firefighters/EMTs from the Ak-Chin Fire Department use the “Jaws of Life” to take
out a car door so they could get to a victim trapped in the car.
Maricopa Unified School District
had 12 very special athletes participate
in the Arizona State Summer Track and
Field Special Olympics Games this
past Thurs., Fri., and Sat. (April 25th
– 27th) at Mesa Community College.
All athletes participated in the standing
long jump, 4 X 100 Meter relay and
the softball throw. Staying true to the
Special Olympics Athlete Oath “Let
me win. But if I cannot win, let me be
brave in the attempt”, the Maricopa
Team came home with 22 medals in all.
In the standing long jump they received
3 bronze medals, 2 silver medals and 3
gold medals. In the 4 X 100 Meter Relay
three teams represented Maricopa with
one team earning a gold medal, one
team tying for fourth place, and the
third team finishing in fifth place. The
softball throw was the team’s best event
with 2 bronze medals, 2 silver medals
and 5 gold medals. During this three day
fun filled event, not only did athletes
compete,
but
they also enjoyed
participating in the
Special Olympics
Village where they
played
games,
created arts and
crafts,
enjoyed
snow
cones,
danced, participated
in karaoke, took
pictures, received
temporary tattoos,
and visited with
Ronald Mc Donald. Everyone was a
winner.
Athletes in attendance included: Nika
Webb, Tyler King, Derimi Thompson,
Jordan Hamlett, Beau Danny, Chelsey
French, Megan Gardner, Lorenzo
Hernandez, Jayce Bustos, Bren Valisto,
Evan Samayoa and Thalia Leon.
Congratulations to the MUSD Special
Olympics Team!
9 MUSD “Master Teachers”
The Maricopa Unified School District
is proud to announce that nine teachers
were recognized as "Master Teachers"
through the Arizona K-12 Center after
a rigorous application process. A Master
Teacher is an individual recognized
for excellence in the classroom,
including the ability to improve student
achievement, the ability to mentor
other teachers in achieving excellence
in their classrooms, and the ability to
communicate effectively with their
community.
The nine teachers are:
Liz Zimpleman - Butterfield Elementary
Christine Dickenson - Sanat Rosa
Elementary
Treva Jenkins - Maricopa Wells Middle
School
Deb Kohls - Maricopa Elementary
School
Angelia Ebner - Maricopa Elementary
School
Cynthia Calhoun - Maricopa High
School
Aidan Balt - Maricopa High School
Jennifer Miller - Maricopa High School
Heidi Vratil - MUSD Professional
Development Coordinator
MUSD has also submitted a grant to
the Arizona K-12 center for a teacher
induction/mentoring
program
and
should find out if the grant will be funded
early this summer. Congratulations to
these nine teachers for this recognition.
MHS Chamber Orchestra Receives
“Excellent” Rating
We are proud to announce that
the Maricopa High School Chamber
Orchestra received a rating of "Excellent"
at the ABODA State Concert Festival on
Friday, May 3rd at Red Mountain High
School in Mesa, under the direction of
Mr. Ivan Pour. The orchestra performed
very well, earning praise for control of
tempo, adjustment of tuning and playing
with the proper style in their performance.
Following their performance, the
orchestra participated in a sight-reading
evaluation where they were required
to read a piece of music they had never
Maricopa Police Officers handcuff the drunk driver who caused a fatality in a two seen before, and were evaluated on their
car accident during Prom Night. The driver was led away to an awaiting squad car. ability to perform the music.
This was a very significant
achievement for our orchestra program
and we are very proud of what this group
has accomplished. The students have
shown incredible growth and dedication
over the year. Over the past five years
this program has grown from a small
group of six students, playing mostly at a
beginning level, to a very fine performing
ensemble.
The orchestra will reprise their State
Festival Performance at our Year-End
Music Concert this Thursday, May 9, at 7
pm in the MHS Performing Arts Center.
Admission is free!
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7
May 17 - June 6, 2013
Braille and Talking Books PresentaƟon
The Arizona State Braille and Talking Book
Outreach Librarian, Chris ne Tu le, visited the
Ak-Chin Indian Community Library on Tuesday
(Talking Books are recorded audio books) . The
Talking Book Library provides a free statewide
service to those having difficulty reading
standard-sized print because of visual or
physical limita ons, including dyslexic students
and adults and other physical disabili es that
prevents someone from holding a book.
1st Place: $200 Walmart Gift Card
2nd Place: $100 Walmart Gift Card
3rd Place: $50 Walmart Gift Card
Weirdest: $25 Walmart Gift Card
To be eligible for the free service, paper
applica ons can be picked up at the Ak-Chin
Library or downloaded from their website
 Digital Access to reading materials through
BARD Loan of Specialized Equipment
(players)
 Delivery by Mail - no postage required!!
 Newsline® - Newspapers read over the
telephone (free if you call from a landline)
 Descrip ve videos and DVDs (audio
descrip ons of visual elements
 Over 75,000 tles in the Brail and Talking
Book Library catalog
 Over 425,000 tles in the Na onal Library
Service catalog
h p://www.azlibrary.gov/
braille/apply.aspx and
in cases of blindness,
vision loss or physical
limita ons, the Ak-Chin
Library Manager may sign
off on the applica on as
the cer fying authority.
If a person has a reading
disability, the disability
must be cer fied by a
medical doctor.
Get your Crock Pots out and turn up the flavor. The 4th
Annual Chili Chili Bang Bang is back and filled with flavor.
Anyone can enter only a select few will win. Let’s celebrate
the Library’s 4th year with a Bang! June 7th @ 5:45pm
Ak-Chin Indian Community Library
BIKE RAFFLE
Services include:
 Books and Magazines
in audio format and in
Braille
WIN A PAIR OF BIKES
Chris ne Tu le discusses the Talk Book Library program with staff
from the Ak-Chin Library and Ak-Chin Preschool at the library.
The 17th Annual
Student Recognition
MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH AND THE
LIBRARY IS CELEBRATING WITH A BIKE RAFFLE
Dinner & Awards Program
How to enter the raffle.
Proudly Hosted by
Ak-Chin Department of Education
Checking out a book gets you one
entry.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Writing a 5 sentence review about
the book doubles your chances.
Time: 6:00pm—7:00pm Games
7:00pm—9:00pm Dinner & Awards Program
Deadline to enter is May 24, 2013
Drawing held Tuesday May 28, 2013
Sunday
LocaƟon: Ak-Chin Parks & RecreaƟon
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
1
Library Hours:
5
Craftz!
3:00 - 4:00
“Pop Up Books”
Mature
ature Crafts
5:00
:00 - 7:00
6
7
8
Preschool Storytime
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Gaming Idol
4:00 - 5:30
:30
12
13
14
15
Preschool Storytime
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Gaming Idol
4:00 - 5:30
19
9
21
Gaming Idol
4:00 - 5:30
Library Closed
27
28
Library Closed
Memorial Day
Craftz!
3:00 - 4:00
“Something Origami”
Mature Crafts
5:00 - 7:00
Summer Reading
Begins!
9
iPad Party
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Anime Club
5:00 - 6:30
Sunday
16
iPad Party
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Anime Club
5:00 - 6:30
Gaming Idol
5:00 - 6:30
25
24
Gaming Idol
5:00 - 6:30
Book Club
5:30 - 7:00pm
30
18
17
23
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day
nes
Wed
very - 5:30!
E
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:30
Van
Fun from 3
11
10
Gaming Idol
5:00 - 6:30
Administrative Asst. Day
29
4
iPad Party
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Anime Club
5:00 - 6:30
Gaming Idol
5:00 - 6:30
Craftz!
3:00 - 4:00
“Friendship Bracelets”
Mature Crafts
5:00 - 7:00
22
Preschool Storytime
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
26
Craftz!
3:00
:00 - 4:00
“Eraser
Eraser Art”
Mature Crafts
5:00 - 7:00
Saturday
Friday
3
iPad Party
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Library Closes
@ 5:00
31
Library Closed
2013
2013
MAY
Mondays
9am-6pm
Tuesday-Friday
9am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday
12pm-4pm
Thursday
2
8
8
May 17 - June 6, 2013
Blue Jays: Bottom from left: Mayleigh Delores, Linda Aguilar, Daniel Rojas,
Emilia Garza, Amare Santiago, Owen Santiago, and Adriano Jose. Second Row
from left: Madalina Delores, Kaylan Peters, Xavier Garcia, Arianna Campbell,
Taylor Santiago, and Megan Pedro. Top: Coach Marcos Santiago.
Wildcats: Bottom from left: AJ Bowman, Audrina Antone, Zoe Simone, Kaylan
Miller, and Evan Miller. Second Row from left: Tyler Peters, Johnny Perkins, Alex
Antone, Jedidiah Smith, Carrieanna Villareal, Adriana Narcia, and Aleena Antone.
Top from left: Coach Wesley Gonzales and Adam Bowman.
Ak-Chin boys and girls of summer
take to the ball field
Move over Arizona Diamondbacks,
the boys and girls of summer have
officially begun their season as
three t-ball teams from the Ak-Chin
Community took to diamond early this
week.
The Blue Jays, Wildcats, and Dust
Devils played their first games against
one another and against teams from
Cocklebur and Salt River.
Throughout the evening, players
were running hard around the bases,
swinging for the fences, and gave their
best at scooping and catching soft
baseballs that came their way.
The evening was a great opener for
players, coaches, and fans who attended
the games.
Dust Devils: From left: Taegen Delma, William Martinez, Haley Delma, Miles
Peters, Dominick Manuel, Gianna Valdez, Kiera Manuel and Emily Peters. Not
pictured, coach Carlos Marin.
Ak-Chin compete in Sectionals
Hohokam Park officially breaks ground
Members of the Ak-Chin Tribal
Council,
contractors,
Ak-Chin
employees, and Ak-Chin youth turn
over dirt at Hohokam Memorial Park
to officially begin the major facelift of
SUN
MAY 2013 RECREATION ACTIVITIES
12
MON
13
19
20
NABI Basketball
Practice @ 4:30 p.m.
T-Ball Practice @
5:00 p.m./6:00 p.m.
21
Golf @ 5:45 p.m.
Women’s 3 on 3/
Men’s 4 on 4
Basketball League
Games
TUE
14
Ak-Chin League
T-Ball Games @
6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
@ Antone Park
26
the park, which will be completed in
September of this year. The community
will be hosting a ribbon cutting
ceremony once construction and final
preparations are completed.
On Friday, May 10th, five
competitors from the Ak-Chin Indian
Community (Taylor Santiago, Evone
Santiago, Marco Jensen, Kevin Villegas,
and Richard Villegas) that traveled
to Casa Grande for the Sectional
Competition of the Pitch, Hit & Run
Event which is sanctioned by Major
League Baseball (MLB).
All participants from Ak-Chin
did very well in their repsective age
catergory.
The stiff competition from other
competitors from Pinal County made it
Ak-Chin League
T-Ball Games @
6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
@ Antone Park
27
15
Ak-Chin League
T-Ball Games @
6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
@ Antone Park
22
THU
16
Friendship League
H.S. Boys Basketball
Game @ 8:25 p.m.
@ Lehi
23
FRI
17
Friendship League
H.S. Girls Basketball
Game @ 5:45 p.m./
7:05 p.m. @ Salt River
24
SAT
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Ak-Chin Little League
playing in District 4
Tournament
* May 17-18, 2013 *
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Pool Opens
NABI Basketball
Practice @ 4:30 p.m.
T-Ball Practice @
5:00 p.m./6:00 p.m.
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difficult for the group from Ak-Chin to
advance to the Regional competition.
The Ak-Chin Recreation Department
and Ak-Chin Community should be
proud as Ak-Chin’s Taylor Santiago,
claimed the championship trophy for the
Girls 7/8 Years Old Division. Taylor’s
scores in hitting, pitching, and running
were tallied up following competition
and she was declaed the winner.
Sectional officials will be comparing
Taylor’s scores with other participants
in sectionals from Arizona and New
Mexico, which will hopefully give her a
chance to compete at the National Level.
Taylor is the daugther of Marcos and
Veronica Santiago
Congratulations
to
all
the
competitors.
Ak-Chin League
T-Ball Games @
6:00 p.m./ 7:00 p.m.
@ Antone Park
Ak-Chin League
T-Ball Games @
6:00 p.m./ 7:00 p.m.
@ Antone Park
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NABI Basketball
Practice @ 4:30 p.m.
T-Ball Practice @
5:00 p.m./6:00 p.m.
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End of School Luau
Pool Party
(11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
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Ak-Chin League
T-Ball Games @
6:00 p.m./ 7:00 p.m.
@ Antone Park
Taylor Santiago
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Mother/Daughter participants: Top from left: Krysten Enos, Delia Carlyle, Gwen Above: Katie Kemp takes a shot from
Pilone, Dorothy Vasquez, Mercedes Rivera, and Jane Lopez holding daugther the free throw line as others look on
Estalynn Lopez. Below from left: Sapphira Reyes Christin Kemp, Renee Carlyle during the Mother/Daughter Challenge.
holding Jaianna Pilone, Katie Kemp, Brenda Segay, and Nichole Begay.
Mother/Daughter Challenge
Twelve mothers and daughters
took to the gym floor of the AkChin Recreation Department as they
participated in skills competition for
prizes during the Ak-Chin Recreation
Department
sponsored
Mother/
Daughter Basketball Skills Challenge.
Throughout
the
afternoon
basketballs were shot and timed
competitions were held.
When the bouncing of the balls came
to a halt, the winners were announced.
In the Free Throw catergory, winners
were; Sapphire Enos and Krystin Enos
(1st), Dorothy Vasquez and Mercedes
Rivera (2nd), and Nichole Segay and
Brenda Segay (3rd).
Hot Shot winners were; Jane Lopez
and Gwen Pilone (1st), Brenda Segay
and Nichole Segay (2nd), and Sapphira
Reyes and Krystin Enos (3rd).
Timed Dribbling winners were;
Rene Carlyle and Christen Kemp (1st),
Jane Lopez and Gwen Pilone (2nd), and
Right: Sapphira Reyes takes aim at the
basketball before taking her shot.
Sapphira Reyes and Krysten Enos.
Knock Out winners were; Nichole
Segay, Krysten Enos, and Brenda Segay.
At the conclusion of the Challenge,
prizes such as gift cards, towels, bath
products, sun tea jars, cups, pillows, and
candles were given out.
Participants enjoyed a luncheon
of spaghetti, salad, juice, and cake
following competition.
Preschoolers celebrate Mother’s Day
Above: Ak-Chin Preschool bus driver, Millie Davila, hands Antonio Rodriguez a
cup of ice cream as his mother and brother, Jennifer Boehm and Mateo Rodriguez,
wait their turn.
Above Right: Preschool parents hold a bake sale outside Vekol Market.
Below: Yvette Oliver and her daughter Aleah Oliver, enjoy their ice cream during
the Ak-Chin Preschool Mother’s Day Ice Cream social. The social was held in
honor of all mothers and even fathers who had children attending the preschool.
2013
15th Annual Ak-Chin
Dust Devil’s/ Blue Jay’s T-Ball Tournament
When: May 31-June 2, 2013
Where: Milton “Paul” Antone Park
Entry Fee: $125.00
**Deadline to sign up: May 24, 2013**
Roster: Limit 15 Players
Ages: 4-7 Years Old
Awards: 1st-3rd Place
For more information call:
Recreation Center @ (520) 568-1740 or
Brenda Segay @ (520) 568-1753
May 17 - June 6, 2013
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Selena Acosta
Alexis Akans
Caitlyn Alexander
Jamar Allen
Maria Alvarado
Clarissa Alvarez
Alberto Arredondo
Guadalupe
Arroyo-Toledo
Shalynn Burrill
Paradise Bush
Adrian Calderon
Ernie Calderon
Nicholas Calvo
Andrea Cameros
Matthew Cano
Katelynn Dorsey
Bryant Downes
Phillip Draper
Sean Dugan
Joshua Ellis
Devin Epplen
Yaneli Gasca
Stephanie Gaytan
Emily Gilbert
Jourdyn Gilbert
Michael Goldscharek
Natalie Gonzalez
Keondra Hutson
Sebastian Iverson
Heidi Jackson
Kyra James
Kevin Lightner
Luke Lockard
Tyler Loveall
Kimberly Morales
Marisa Morales
Daniela Perez
Samantha Perry
Haylie Silliman
Taylor Slaughter
Steven Bachelder
Gabrielle Asher
Angelique Baca
Bethany Castaneda
Brandon Chee
Madison Clark
Amy Clayton
Caitlyn Erick
Christalyn Espanol
Mirna Espinoza
Brianna Ewing
Maria Flores
Bridgette Graeb
Brooke Graham
Kenneth Golac-Granville
Xana Gray
Chelsea Grosse
Natalie Bell
Lauren Bentley
Taylor Bergant
Brianna Blanks
Mariah Blizzard
Natida Bounsone
Khadija Brown
Olivia Brugier
Stuart Collett
Marissa Conner
Rachel Cortese
Selena Cramer
Alejandro Cruz
Deja Cunningham
Kirsten Cunningham
Kelly Davis
Markas Fussell
Citlaly Galaviz
Rani Gamboa
Deven Garay
Daniel Austin Garcia
Itati Garcia
Jessica Garcia
Karell Garcia
Susana Lane Garcia
Rachael Hall
Benjamin Harding
David Hayes
Shaylon Hendrickson
Cathlyn Hernandez
Brianna Herrera
Ruby Hickey
Samantha Hoctor
Andrew Humeyumptewa
Stacia Lewis
Jacob Ford
Andres Guerrero
Cherri Vasquez
Nicholas Vong
Zachary Dickerson
Joshua Burdi
Liborio Dominguez
Caitlin Jones
Darnell Jones
Deanna Jordan
Nubia Juarez
Cyndi Kaleiohi
Melissa Kelly
Brian Knight
Stephen Kogutkiewicz
Brandon Kohls
Vaughn Kosmatka
Adler Lamy
Jennifer Lawson
Phong Le
JaMarhi Lee
JaMarkus Lee
Orlando Ledesma
Scott Alexandrea Lucas
Mikyle Madrid
Airyana Marks
Christian Marquez
Jerid Marr
Alondra Martinez
Anthony Martinez
Samantha Martinez
Samantha Matteo
Jennifer Mayes
Randi Mead
Stephanie Michalski
Joe Miller
Derona Mitchell
Nicolette Mitteness
Crystina Moore
Daniel Moore
Dominique Moore
Jocelynn Mosley
Marie Wendy Mosquida
Zirrona Moss
Lynette Murguia
Nicole Muzingo
Monica Nacho
Alejandro
Narvez de Anda
Emelie Nevius
Antonio Norton
Kristina Olah
Deyza Orduna
Alberto Orozco
Ariel Ortega
Jhoelyn Ortiz
Yadhira Osuna
Manuel Palafox
Tatyana Pearson
Abraham Perez
Keely Placer
Alicia Portillo
Michelle Potter
Brooke Robinson
Ira Roche
Thelma Rodriguez
April Rogers
Elexis Rogers
Celeste Ruelas
Yessica Salazar
Henry Salinas
Amanda Sarver
Tyler Schappell
Anett Sellei
Samantha Senicak
Michael Shaw
Micah Sheilds
Dustin Smith
Courtnee Soltes
Alexander Syvilai
Evelin Tapia
Dejiah Taylor
Destiny Taylor
Matthew Taylor
Aspen Thomas
Quecis Marie Thompson
Calen Thygesen
Sara Troyer
Briauna Tutwiler
Anna Vakaleris
Jacob Valdes
Gabrielle Vargas
Circa Vargas
Conner Staehs
Isabel Ramirez
Jessica Stansbery
Cody Rice
Terrell Stovall
Olivia Osbeck
Seton Catholic
Preparatory
High School
Chandler,
Arizona
Sherman
Indian
High School
Riverside,
California
Photos courtesy of Maricopa High School
Audrey Buhisan
Lauren Washington
Miranda Ware
Ashley Weeks
Sarah White
Kyala Willie
Andrea Wilson
Tiffany Witherspoon
Darleen Worth
Nicole Cynthia Yap
Adriana Valle Zazueta
Kadie Zinke
Joseph Anthony Justin
Amelia Osife
Alyssa Garcia
Congratulations
Graduates
from the
Ak-Chin O’odham
Runner Newspaper Staff
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Ak-Chin students promoting from
Maricopa Wells and Desert Wind Middle Schools
Irene Arredondo
Jessica Corella
Raven Humeyumptewa
Tyler Lewis
Marin Lopez
Holly McDermott
Alexandra Osife
Morgan Peters
Stewart Peters
Anthony Quintero
Mario Rodriguez
Adam Sanders
Bren Valisto
Madeline Van Sickle
Nicole Vincent
Tyra Williams
Congratulations Promotes from the Ak-Chin O’odham Runner Newspaper Staff
Gardner receives perfect scores
across the board!
Congratulations to Ak-Chin 4th
grade student Laila Gardner who was
recognized on May 7th for perfect
attendance for the 2012-2013 academic
year. She along with 87 students was
recognized for achieving perfect
attendance honors from all MUSD
elementary schools.
As the school year comes to an
end, here’s some advice from one
student to another: don’t wait till
your senior year to start thinking
about what you want to do, start
researching careers that interest
you early on. Get your required
credits like business, social studies,
& other harder courses done first,
that way your senior year can be
filled with fun electives. If you’re
Laila who attends Maricopa Elementary
School also received the Principal’s
Honor Roll award for fourth quarter and
was recognized with having Honor Roll
(all A’s and B’s) for the entire 2012-1013
school year. Again, congrats to Laila and
her family for doing such a great job!!
struggling in a class don’t be afraid
to ask for help; ask a classmate who
gets it, if you don’t feel comfortable
going to your teacher. Replace “IF
I go to college” with “WHEN I
go to college.” Research various
colleges & see what they have to
offer based on what you want to do.
Work hard & believe in yourself,
surround yourself with people who
are going to help & motivate you.
Even if you are behind on credits,
it’s never too late to pursue your
education. And finally, have fun in
high school. Make the most of it
because it will fly by!
–Alyssa Garcia
Seton Catholic Preparatory
High School
Class of 2013
Working for a Better
Tomorrow for All
During
this
recent
election, much attention
was given to the status
of the United States
economy. There was
much debate as to
whether the best solution
would be lowering taxes
all around or raising tax
rates for the wealthy. Mr.
President, may I suggest
that during these next
four years in office you
should turn your eyes to the American families living
within the grasp of poverty off of minimum wage
earnings. Many of these families work just as hard as
any other citizen to provide yet are still left to suffer
due to lack of sufficient income. Extend a hand to the
workers who are trying to provide the basic necessities
of food, shelter, and clothing to their families off of the
set federal minimum wage. Aide the families who are
struggling to make ends meet day in and day out by
making minimum wage a livable wage.
Creating a fair minimum wage can have positive effects
within our country. As stated by World Bank economist
Jan Rutkowski: “Managed effectively, a minimum wage
can reduce poverty and deliver significant societal and
economic benefits” (SHRM). Children worrying about
when they will have their next meal often struggle with
maintaining attention in the classroom. The suggested
increase could ultimately provide a better standard
of living for these children and allow them to excel
in school. Some teenagers drop out of school to allot
more hours to work to provide a source of income
and take some of the burden off of their parents. A
livable wage would have some effect on the dropout
rate by allowing these teens to continue to pursue their
education knowing that their families will be able to
sustain themselves without so much of their help.
Since minimum wage can only be adjusted through an
amendment made by Congress, it is up to you as the
President to be the voice of the people you represent
and push for an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards
Act. It is within this act that the bottom line of wages is
set. In the last thirty years, Congress passed legislation
to increase the minimum wage only three times (Raise
the Minimum Wage). It is evident that our economy has
undergone some major change throughout those thirty
years. We have even undergone drastic change due to
the recent recession in the last five years. Inflation rates
and the overall cost of living in this day and age need to
be considered when setting minimum wage standards.
According to the National Employment Law Project,
the minimum wage today is $7.25 but would be $10.55
if it had kept up with inflation over the past 40 years
(Raise the Minimum Wage). Individual states recognize
the inequality within this low standard and have taken
action. About 19 states have raised their minimum
wage above the federal level, with 10 of those states
annually increasing their state minimum wage to keep
up with the cost of living (Raise the Minimum Wage).
As President, I feel you should urge congress to annually
assess the cost of living and the rate of inflation for
that year to provide a livable minimum wage. Doing
so could ultimately reduce dependency on government
welfare programs and make American families more
independent and self-sufficient. These workers need a
voice to help protect them within society, and I as a
fellow citizen can offer my services to organizations
that work to provide a better standard of living for
the vulnerable within our society. I can urge my
representatives to also join in this fight, but you have an
even greater influence among our society. And so I ask
that you become the voice of those who are struggling
to create a living in this land of dreams.
-Alyssa Garcia First Place Essay
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
Class of 2013
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Arizona Rattlers visit
Ak-Chin tutoring classes
LEFT: Library’s Buddy and Jeffrey
Stoffer visit with Arizona Rattler mascot
“Stryker” during the visit to the Ak-Chin
Education Department.
BELOW: Ak-Chin tutoring students
gather outside with Rattler’s players and
mascot “Stryker.”
Native American Family Literacy
Night features Arizona Rattlers
Arizona Rattlers defensive back Jeremy Kellen leads the crafts at a table during
Literacy Night at the Maricopa Unified School District Office conference room.
Tuesday, May 14th was a night to
enjoy some cultural diversity, as well
as participate in electing new officers
for Maricopa Unified School District
Native American Parent Advisory
Committee.
RIGHT: Arizona Rattler Offensive
Lineman Anthony Parker helps pass
out pizza to students during their visit
to the Ak-Chin tutoring program on
Thursday, May 9th. With Parker and
“Stryker” were OL’s Billy Eisenhardt
(51) and Cornelius Dixon (75).
Photos by R. Peters
O’ODHAM CLOTHING WORDSEARCH
Some of the special characters in the O’odham alphabet are wri en with English le ers
(susk = ṣuṣk; ipud = ipuđ). If a word contains any special characters, the correct spelling will
be given in parenthesis next to it along with the defini ons. All words in the crossword
may be forward, backward, up, down, and some words may share le ers.
EÑIGA
The team plays at US Airways arena on
the recently named “Ak-Chin Field.”
The team’s record is currently 7-1.
The evening Literacy night also
included a perfect attendance ceremony
for those who attained perfect
attendance for 3rd quarter. Guests were
not only treated to dinner and free
books, but also had the opportunity to
visit with three of Arizona Rattlers;
#3-Jared Perry WR (Missouri),
#4-Virgil Gray DB (Rhode Island)
and #20-Jeremy Kellen DB (Middle
Tennessee State).
The Rattlers’ players were invited
to interact with the students and
assisted with the making of clay pots,
bookmarkers and even cooking dinner.
Lucy Antone goes through the books
that were available to families who
attended.
Photos by Jessica Dean
Sacred Trail TherapeuƟc Shoes
The Ak-Chin Health Educa on Department is proud to offer Sacred Trail
Signature Collec on therapeu c shoes. We have partnered with Sole Na on
Health to provide a high quality shoe available for Ak-Chin. This shoe is
designed to help prevent diabe c related foot problems. The shoes have
shock absorbing gel to help ease the excessive pressures in these areas while
walking. In addi on, the diagonal pa erns under the forefoot helps direct
a proper walking gait easing excessive pressures under the toes. Each pair
of shoes comes with a specifically designed arch support, and a pressure
reducing rocker bo om outsole for greater side-to-side support and balance.
-RING
-BELT
-SHIRT
(ṢUṢK) -SHOES
-NECKLACE
(IPUĐ) -DRESS
-BLOUSE
-JACKET
-CLOTHES
-SOCKS
(ṢALIV) -PANTS
-HAT
Who is eligible for shoes and how much do they cost: The shoes are FREE
to Ak-Chin Community members who have had a documented podiatry
appointment in the last year and a special modifica on shoe has not been
prescribed.
For ques ons and more informa on please call Ak-Chin Health Educa on at
568-1082.
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Job Announcement:
Gaming Agent Trainee
Ak-Chin Tribal Gaming Agency
The Ak-Chin Fire Department would like to
thank the Community and show their
appreciation by inviting everyone
to a day of fun on:
Please bring your
family and enjoy
great food and some
fun in the sun with
face painting, a
bounce house and
other games!
Summary: Under close supervision,
learns to monitor Casino activities to
ensure compliance with all Federal,
State, and Community gaming laws
and regulations. This is treated as a
non-exempt position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience equivalent to one-year full
time investigation, security, and law
enforcement, regulatory or closely
related work. Must possess a valid
Arizona Driver’s License and be able
to meet the Community’s insurance
carrier requirements (no DUI/DWI
convictions within the last 3 years.)
Must have the character fitness
to obtain a valid gaming license/
certification from the State of Arizona
Department of Gaming and/or the
Ak-Chin Indian Community Gaming
Agency prior to beginning work.
The Fire Department will also be doing:
•
blood pressure tests
•
blood sugar tests,
•
demonstrating how to use a fire extinguisher
•
fire safety tips.
Food
Handler’s
Class
Friday June 14, 2013
10AM-12PM
Ak-Chin Service Center
Sign up with Marc Matteson
520-568-1082
12 STEP
RECOVERY MEETINGS
MONDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
5:30PM
Ak-Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
Transportation provided
WEDNESDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00PM
Ak-Chin Housing
48277 W Farrell Rd.
Transportation provided
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Maricopa Lutheran
16540 N Porter Rd
THURSDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Ak-Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
Transportation provided
TUESDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
5:00PM
Closed: Native Only
Ak-Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
Transportation provided
Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00PM
Community of Hope Church
18700 N Porter Rd
Alcoholics Anonymous
6:30PM
Maricopa Lutheran
16540 N Porter Rd
Transportation provided
FRIDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
12:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
Transportation provided
Celebrate Recovery
7:00PM
First Baptist Church
18705 N JohnWayne Pkwy
Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00PM
Maricopa Lutheran
16540 N Porter Rd
Celebrate Recovery
7:00PM
First Baptist Church
18705 N JohnWayne Pkwy
Al-Anon
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
SATURDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
SUNDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
AA Information:
520-426-9318
NA Information:
520-426-0121
Transportation:
520-836-1093
Desirable skills and Education:
Knowledge of computer systems
internal and external is desirable but
not mandatory.
Associates
Degree,
Bachelor’s
Degree in related fields such as
Criminal Justice, Communications,
Information
Technology,
and
Investigations are also desirable
but not mandatory. Experience and
education may be considered to
meet minimum requirements.
Closing Date:
Friday, May 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
To be considered for this position,
please submit a completed and
signed Ak-Chin Indian Community
Job Application (resume optional),
39-month Department of Motor
Vehicle driving record, and proof of
tribal enrollment (if claiming Indian
Preference) to:
Current openings in the
Community:
* Administrative Support
Technician- Language Program
Ak-Chin Members Only
* Assistant Diesel Mechanic
* Cultural Resource Monitor
Ak-Chin Members Only
* Child Care Teacher’s Aide
*Preschool Teacher
Check with Human Resources
for the
latest job announcements.
Please pick up applications at
the Human Resources Office
or e-mail your resume to
[email protected].
Complete your application
in full and be sure to sign your
name. Submit applications
before the closing date as late
applications will not be accepted.
If you are claiming Indian
Preference, proof of tribal
enrollment MUST be submitted at
the time of application.
EMPLOYEE
UPDATE
Brenda Redhouse
Case Worker
Social Services
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Attn: Human Resources
42507 W. Peters and Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85139
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ak-chin.nsn.us
Fax: 520/568-1051
Smartphones taking
over the world, one
teen at a time
If every young person you see seems
to be talking on a smartphone,
you’re not imagining things. Fiftyeight percent of teens 13–17 told
a Nielsen survey in July that they
owned a smartphone, a jump from
36 percent in July 2011; among
young adults 25–34, just under
75 percent reported owning a
smartphone, up from 59 percent
in the previous year.
Lynnette Houston
Behavioral Child Therapist
Social Services
Valerie Ruelas
Administrative Support Technician
Education
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Environmental Protection Department
(Water Operations)
OUTDOOR WASTEWATER/SEWER
EMERGENCIES CALL
520-858-6999
OUTDOOR WATER
EMERGENCIES CALL
520-858-6061
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John
Proudstar
and Booboo
Stewart on
the set of
Running
Deer
(submitted
photo)
James Proudstar/Warpath. James
Proudstar is the brother to John
Proudstar. When contacted by X-Men
director Brian Singer, Stewart shared
with him, “I just did a movie with a
guy called Jon Proudstar.”
Growing up, actor Proudstar
remembers being 12 years old reading
X-Men comic issue #141 which is the
premise of the “X-Men: Days of Future
Past” that is being filmed in Montreal,
Canada. “Talk about some weird
synergy going on,” said Proudstar.
Proudstar is proud of Stewart’s
accomplishments. At a joint
speaking appearance, he got a better
understanding and appreciation of
Stewart’s drive to succeed. Proudstar
saw Stewart’s generosity of time and
his down-to-earthiness.
One of Proudstar’s goals was
developing a comic book, Tribal Force.
In his book, he focused on setting a
positive message for young Native
Americans to “embrace culture,”
with his heroes mix of traditional and
contemporary. The book was recently
featured at the Smithsonian a couple of
years ago. Another one of his goals is
to establish a Native American media
school.
The June 1st premiere is free and open
to the public. The film will debut at
5p.m. with red carpet arrivals taking
place thirty minutes earlier. UltraStar
at Ak-Chin Circle is located at 16000
Maricopa Road.
After the film, a Q & A will be held
and a short autograph and photograph
session following.
The day before the premiere, film
director Brent Ryan Green and writer
Jeff Goldberg will be presenting a
Filmmaking Workshop for high school
students. The hour long workshop
is scheduled for Friday, May 31st
from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Students
who participate will get the chance to
meet Stewart at the film’s premiere on
Saturday.
To learn more about Running Deer, visit
Facebook page www.facebook.com/
RunningDeerTheMoive.
To learn more about Boo Boo Stewart,
visit his Facebook page at The Real
Booboo Stewart or twitter at @
RealBoobooFivel. To learn more about
Jon Proudstar, visit his Facebook page
at Jon Santaanta Proudstar.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Booboo Stewart speaking to Ak-Chin
youth during the grand opening
activities of UltraStar last November.
St. Francis of Assisi
Roman Catholic Mission
16657 N. Church St.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
Ak-Chin Indian Community
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PHOENIX
Proposed
land for
direct sale
MARICOPA
CASA GRANDE
Bureau of Land Management
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Ak-Chin Indian Reservation
Gila River Indian Reservation
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Arizona State Office
Source: Land ownership GIS coverage provided
by Arizona State Land Department; Arizona Transportation
Information System GIS Coverage (2007); Ak-Chin Indian
Community parcel data from Pinal County Assessor
(27 June 2012)
Map created on June 28, 2012
Jul 17-21, 2013
NaƟonal Kateri Tekakwitha
Conference
El Paso, TX
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
ONE (1) VACANCY FOR THE
AK-CHIN HOUSING BOARD
OPEN TO AK-CHIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS ONLY.
All interested par es who desire to serve on the Board listed above, must
send a le er of interest to the Tribal Administra on Office.
The Ak-Chin Housing Authority oversees:
1. The administra on and alloca on of the Ak-Chin Community housing
and all HUD homes in coordina on with the Community Council.
2. Is responsible for ensuring that all HUD appropriated funds are
expended in compliance with HUD regula ons and that HUD guidelines
are followed.
3. Coordinates and takes direc on from the Ak-Chin Community
Council of all Community related housing, resident issues, and home
care and maintenance. Also assists the Community Council with
recommenda ons of Community funding for community homes.
Requirements: Interested individuals who are employed with the
community must submit documenta on from their supervisors allowing
the employee to serve on the board. Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Please send all le ers of interest A n:
Ak-Chin Community Council
ATTN: Victoria A. Smith
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
TWO (2) VACANCIES FOR THE AK-CHIN
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Vacancy for Ak-Chin Community Members only
All interested par es who desire to serve on the Planning and Zoning
Commission, must send a le er of interest to the Tribal Administra on
Office, Ak-Chin Indian Community Council
Du es & Responsibili es of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
1. Inform the Community Council of the ma ers discussed and the
Commission‘s recommenda ons, fairly and truly consider the welfare
and interest of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
a) Prepare plans for Ak-Chin Indian Community, which are directed
toward the best development of the Community.
b) Make and recommend policy to the Community Council in areas of
physical and social development.
c) Evaluate and recommend necessary rules and regula ons as
provided by Ak-Chin law.
d) Hear and make recommenda ons to Community Council, but not
limited to, on applica ons for Special Use Permits, Preliminary and
Site Development Plans, Zoning Amendments, and General Plan
Amendments
1. Prepare for and a end all mee ng of the Commission except as
provided otherwise in the Commission’s Bylaws.
2. Conduct themselves according to the Codes of Conducts of the
Commission.
Requirements: Must be an Enrolled Community Member. Enrolled
Community employees must submit documenta on from their
supervisors allowing them to serve on the Ak-Chin Planning and Zoning
Commission. Documenta on from supervisors must accompany le er
of interest. Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Please send all leƩers of interest AƩn:
Ak-Chin Community Tribal Council
ATTN: Victoria A. Smith
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
Deadline for Le ers of Interest is Friday, April 19, 2013 by 5:00 PM.
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
HAS ONE (1) VACANCY FOR THE
AK-CHIN INDUSTRIAL PARK BOARD
All interested individuals are eligible to apply.
All interested par es who wish to be considered for appointment
for the vacancy of the Ak-Chin Industrial Board, must send a le er of
interest to the Tribal Administra on Office.
1. The Industrial Park Board is ac vely involved in recrui ng tenants to
lease land within the park, and generally developing the Park in a
manner which appeals to outside businesses.
2. The Board oversees the Industrial Park tenants and ensures compliance
with Community Lease agreements.
3. Mee ngs average once a month or on an as-needed basis. Must
become familiar with the leases of exis ng tenants, and engage in
4. interview and screening process for new tenants. Some travel is likely.
REQUIREMENTS: Community employees must submit documenta on
from their supervisors allowing them to serve on the Ak-Chin Industrial
Park Board. Documenta on from supervisors must accompany le er of
interest.
Please send all leƩers of interest AƩn:
AK-Chin Community Tribal Council
ATTN: Victoria Smith
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
ONE (1) VACANCY OPEN FOR THE AK-CHIN ENERGY SERVICES
Open to Ak-Chin Community Members only
All interested par es who wish to be considered for appointment for the
one (1) vacancy on the Ak-Chin Energy Services, must send a le er of
interest to the Tribal Administra on Office.
FUNCTIONS OF THE AK-CHIN ENERGY SERVICES:
1. Regulates and oversees all areas of power and electric u lity sources
and services of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
2. To acquire, maintain and expand electric u lity services within the
community.
3. To study and inves gate the feasibility of acquiring, opera ng, and
maintaining other electric u lity service within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Community Council is looking for individuals with
the following qualifica ons:
1. Must have the ability and willingness to learn and understand the
Electric Power Industry.
2. Experience working in a business environment and the ability to learn
and understand business prac ces is preferred, but not required.
3. Must have sufficient educa on and/or experience to make sound
judgments.
4. Must be able to a end board mee ngs and func ons at various
scheduled mes and at least on a quarterly basis.
5. All community members who apply must provide wri en authoriza on
from their immediate Supervisors allowing them to serve on the board.
6. All applicants must process a valid driver’s license.
Please send all le ers of interest A n:
Ak-Chin Community Council
ATTN: Victoria Smith
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No ce to Landowners that the Bureau of Indian Affairs Intends to Approve
Residen al/Homesite Leases for Indian Landowner Applicants
Based on new federal regula ons which went into effect on January 4, 2013, the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or Community) and the Indian
Landowners iden fied in this no ce are seeking approval of leases for homesites
which have been occupied for more than seven (7) years prior to January 4, 2013.
The allotments (as noted by Bureau of Indian Affairs allotment numbers) that
contain these homesites and the names of the Indian Landowner(s) seeking leases
are set forth below:
018-A: E. Osif, 018: L. Washington, 034-A: L. Andrews, 043: M. Montoya, T.
Gonzalez, 047-B: T. Anton (Chiago), F. Anton, 052-B: C. Arthur, 057-A: A. Johnson, I.
Lewis, 061: C. Williams, 063: B. Phillip, 074: C. Burton (Arthur), 080-B: C. Mcanlis,
086-A: V. Tashquinth, 121-E: M. Burke, 121-D: D. Kelly, 121-E: M. Burke, 126-A:
R. Briones, 140-A: J. Lewis, P. Eschief, 147: W. Vest Jr., 153-B: R. Chiago, 163-A:
M. Ybarra, 171-B: D. White, 173-C: Z. Carrillo, 175-A: R. Briones, 183: C. Chiago,
S. Richards, 212: D. Enos, 215-E: R. Schurz, 216: S. Enos, 219: N. Enos, 223-A: K.
Enos, R. Chough, 232: D. Enas, 240: G. Rivers, 243: A. Eschief, 263: T. Largo Sr.,
269: L. Rivers, 272: N. Mendoza, 275: C. Goodwin, 278-B: J. Butler, 292: F. Lopez,
298: R. Valencia, 300: K. Garza, 304: R. King, 325-A: K. Smith, 332: S. Selestewa,
335: M. King, 336-A: H. Paul, 353: A.Mar nez, 376-E: M. Seota, 384-B: M.
Jankowiak, S. Jankowiak, 394: A. Medina, 399: K. Andrews, 422: R. Leonard, 423:
K. Thomas, 428-B: D. Goodwin, 437-A: L. Lewis, 442: J. Sampson, 455: A. Soos,
464-F: D. Almaraz, 468-A: N. Lerma, 473: D. Reina, 496: A. Rocha, L. Lopez, 502B: V. Sampson, 504: C. Sampson, 526: K. Miles, 526-A: D. Miles, 527-B: E. Moore
Jr., 528-A: J. Miles, 542-A: M. Taylor, 545-A: T. Taylor, 582-B: C. Perkins, 591: D.
Ray, 594-A: R. Osife, 596-A: H. Ray Jr., 614-A: W. Mancinas, 625-J: H. Osife, 626: L.
Santeo-Dan, 628: M. Antone, 629: A. Toya, 634-B: R. Frederick, 635-A: A. Pearson,
M. Rodriguez, 636: R. Smith, 641-B: C. Urias, 641-A: L. Aguilar, 659: B. Chiago, D.
Chiago, N. Chiago, 661: T. Goodwin, 665-A: C. Enos, D. Miller, 668-D: S. Tsingine,
671: A. Step, 673: E. S fanos, 673-A: H. Burns, 675: S. Burns, 680: C. Vasquez, M.
Jackson, 681: M. Thomas, 685-A: L. Thomas, 689-C: S. Mar nez, 694-A: V. Kisto,
708-A: R. Castaneda, 710-A: A. Narcia, M. Bap sto, 714: B. Espericueta, 719: R.
Ray, 721: E. Osif, J. Howard, 735: R. Jefferson, 738-B: L. Kauakahi, 739-B: A. Burton,
770-C: A. Jackson, 780: H. Richards Jr., 796: E. Chiago, 798-A: C. Gonzales, 807: M.
Wilson, 812: D. Rogers, B. Gallegos Jr., 839: F. Carlos, F. Carlos, 840: H. Richard,
M. Lewis, P. Johns, 858: E. Makil, 866-A: B. Want, 867: K. Fulwilder, 907-A: J.
Romo, 912-A: C. Pedro, 922: L. Seger, 936: C. Mar nez, 951: C. Dallas, C. French,
M. Lewis, 952-A: F. Romo, 960: P. Youse, 961: B. Steenburgh, R. Thomas, 970-C: L.
Standing Elk, 970-A: A. Washington
In accordance with 25 C.F.R. § 162.321 (c) (1), any Indian Landowner(s) of the
allotments men oned in this no ce have un l July 3, 2013 to raise an objec on to
the con nued possession of the homesite under a residen al lease. Any objec ons
must be in wri ng and must state whether the Indian Landowner(s) is reques ng
market rental compensa on for the homesite lease or whether the landowner
revokes consent to the homesite lease or both. All objec ons must be received by
July 3, 2013, close of business at the following addresses:
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Community Development Department
A en on : 25 CFR 162.321 Objec on File
10005 E. Osborn Road, Bldg. B, 3rd Floor
Sco sdale, AZ 85256
Superintendent, Salt River Agency
10000 E. McDowell Road
Sco sdale, AZ 85256
If no objec ons are raised in wri ng by July 3, 2013 close of business, the BIA
Superintendent may approve a residen al lease pursuant to either of the federal
leasing statutes codified at 25 U.S.C. §§ 415-416, as implemented by Part 162
“Leasing and Permi ng” of Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regula ons. The
leases would be approved based on consents and waivers of market rent granted
by current and/or former landowners, sufficient to meet the “percentage of
ownership” consent requirements in 25 U.S.C. § 2218.
The new Code of Federal Regula ons provisions may be found online through a
link on the www.srpmic-nsn.gov website, or you may pick up a copy at the SRPMIC
Community Development Department, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5
PM. If you are a verified co-landowner in a specific allotment and wish to view
the homesite leasing documents, you may schedule an appointment to view these
documents by calling (480) 362-7600 during business hours, Monday through
Friday. Please note that Monday, May 27, 2013 and Friday, June 14, 2013, are
observed holidays.
520 562-5150 office
520 371-0132 cell
Gila River Health Care
Family Planning Mobile Medical
Clinic
(Title X Funded)
JUNE 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CALL AND
SCHEDULE YOUR
FAMILY PLANNING
APPOINTMENT
TODAY
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GRHC
(WEST SIDE OF
HOSPITAL)
INSIDE MOBILE UNIT
8:00-2:30 PM
VHM HIGH SCHOOL
TEEN CLINIC
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
8:30-2:00 PM
D5 (BAPCHULE)
BY HEADSTART
8:30-2:30
NO CLINIC
NO CLINIC
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GRHC
(WEST SIDE OF
HOSPITAL)
INSIDE MOBILE UNIT
8:00-2:30 PM
AK-CHIN (MARICOPA)
CLINIC
INSIDE MOBILE UNIT
8:30-2:00 PM
D1 (BLACKWATER)
NEW HOUSING
8:30-2:30 PM
D6 (LAVEEN)
BY KOMATKE HEALTH
CENTER
9:00-2:00 PM
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GRHC
(WEST SIDE OF
HOSPITAL)
INSIDE MOBILE UNIT
8:00-2:30 PM
D7 (LAVEEN)
SERVICE CENTER
9:00-2:00 PM
D4 (SAN TAN)
GILA BUTTE
8:30-2:30 PM
NO CLINIC
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BY BOY’S & GIRL’S CLUB
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DEPARTMENT OF
REHABILITATION
SERVICES
CLINIC (SACATON)
NO CLINIC
http://www.grhc.org/getpage.php?name=famplan&sub=Services
Subject to change without notice.
02/19/2013 CG
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF
MR. RICHARD P. NARCIA AS ITS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER!
Experienced Gila River Indian
Community member with proven
leadership skills is selected to lead
the unique and innovative healthcare delivery system of Gila River,
on its continued journey to address the expansive needs of the
people it serves.
Officer. Mr. Narcia brings extensive experience in leading and guiding tribal
nations and applying collaborative advocacy efforts at the State and national
level. Mr. Narcia is an accomplished
leader, with a vast track record of working as a high-level tribal leader, and
in senior-level management positions
within various governmental structures.
He provides a great mix of vision, straSacaton, Arizona (May 3, 2013) Gila tegic thought, and healthcare industry
River Health Care (GRHC) is pleased experience, which he applied to guide
to announce today, the selection of Mr. and advocate for organizations to help
Richard P. Narcia as its Chief Executive
them create positive improvements and
solidify foundations for growth.
Mr. Narcia served as President of Gila
River Health Care’s Board of Directors
from January 2007 through December
2009, and again from January 2011 until
present. He has held positions as VicePresident and President on the health
care boards, and has been a driving
force behind many accomplishments
during the last seven years at Gila River
Health Care. Mr. Narcia is an active
member of the Centers for Medicare
Ak-Chin Indian
Community
The Pros in YOUR House!
PHOENIX MERCURY TRAVELING PRACTICE
Friday, July 12th @ 5:00 p.m. -- Ak-Chin Gymnasium
GROUP PACKAGE INCLUDES
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Live Practice with the two-time World Champion Phoenix Mercury
See Brittney Griner—the #1 Overall Pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft
Performances by the Mercury Hip Hop Squad
Photo opportunity with the Phoenix Mercury Championship trophies
Q&A with players and coaches, giveaways, trivia, and more
Special appearance by the Mercury Mascot—Scorch
DON’T MISS
YOUR CHANCE
TO
WATCH THE
CHAMPS LIVE!
Friday, July 12th @ 5:00 p.m. -- Ak-Chin Gymnasium
1st preference: Ak-Chin Community Members
and Employees
2nd preference: Non - Community Members
Information is available in the
Ak-Chin Recreation Center.
and Medicaid Service (CMS) Technical Advisory Group.
Additionally, Mr. Narcia served as
Lieutenant Governor of the Gila River
Indian Community (GRIC) from January 2000 through December 2003, and
was subsequently elected to the office
of Governor in 2003. During his tenure, he successfully guided the Gila
River Indian Community in achieving
a historic water settlement in 2004, the
largest Indian water settlement in U.S.
history. Furthermore, during his tenure
as Governor, Mr. Narcia was appointed by former Arizona Governor Jane
D. Hull to serve on three State boards,
as well as was nominated by President
George W. Bush and confirmed by the
U.S. Senate to serve on the Morris K.
Udall Foundation Board of Trustees.
Mr. Narcia also served as Chairman
and Treasurer of the Williams Gateway Airport Authority Board of Directors, and was a member at large of th
National Indian Gaming Association.
Mr. Narcia will be working together
with our Board of Directors, and GRIC
leaders to move Gila River Health
Care toward the next phase in its journey that encompasses innovation and
smart growth decisions focused on the
delivery of quality service for patients
and families.
Contact:
June M. Shorthair
Public Relations Director
Tel: 520.562-3321, ext. 1199
Cell: 520.610.9101
Email: [email protected]
About GRHC:
Located thirty-five miles south of
Phoenix, Arizona, in the Community
of Sacaton, Gila River Health Care is
a not-for-profit corporation chartered
under the auspices of the Gila River
Indian Community Tribal government
to serve American Indian communities. Today, the organization is comprised of Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, a 15-bed critical access hospital
designation located in Sacaton, Arizona. This facility provides a wide range
of primary health care services to its
populations including a state-of-theart dialysis unit and comprehensive
behavioral health services. The AkChin Clinic is located within the Akchin Indian Community to provide this
population with primary health care
services. The Komatke Health Center,
located in Komatke, Arizona,
opened in January of 2009 to replace
the Gila Cross Clinic and to expand its
services to the area. It provides a
number of comprehensive primary
health services, a state-of-the-art dialysis unit and extensive behavioral
health services.
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
Community Gathering
Thursday, May 30th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ak-Chin Service Center
Sponsored by the Him-Dak EcoMuseum, Cultural Resources
and Ak-Chin Language Program
Leona Romero,
Tohono O’odham Nation
Featured presentation will be on Horse Hair Basket Weaving.
Bring your family and come enjoy a delicious meal with
fellow community members.
Please contact Museum Staff if you have any questions at 520-568-1350.
For more information, contact:
Keith Hamblin – 520.882.0333 – [email protected]
Mark Pollinger – 520.638.2231 – [email protected]
This effort is supported by local, County, State and Federal government agencies, Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans
Committee, Community-based organizations, and private companies.
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
AK-CHIN PARKS
PARKS && RECREATION
RECREATION
AK-CHIN
AK-CHIN PARKS
PARKS && RECREATION
RECREATION
AK-CHIN
June 20-23, 2013
June 27-30, 2013
2013 San Juan Church Feast
Entry Fee: $125
Deadline: June 14, 2013
by 5:00 p.m.
Deadline: June 21, 2013
by 5:00 p.m.
Open to 20 teams
Open to 20 teams
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Awar lace
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1st - 3 Trophies
rts &
T-Shi
For more information Contact the
Recreation Center at 520-568-1740
or Brenda Segay at 520-568-1753
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Awar lace
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1st - 3 Trophies
rts &
T-Shi
For more information Contact the
Recreation Center at 520-568-1740
or Brenda Segay at 520-568-1753
4:00 pm
5:00 pm to ?
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 12:00 am
9:00 pm
Rosary & Baptismal
(followed by Procession)
Dinner
Entertainment
Chicken Scratch Dance feat.
Valenzuela & Company
& White Dove
San Juan Youth Dancers
(give-away dance)
Ak-Chin Parks & Recreation
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Registration begins at 3:30 p.m.
Challenges start at 4:00 p.m.
Home Run Derby starts at 5:00 p.m.
at Milton “Paul” Antone Park
$5 Fee for Home Run Derby
Awards presented to Challenges
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
For more information
Contact the Recreation Center at 520-568-1740
or Jesse Estrada at 520-568-1747
VOL
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VOLLEYBALL
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Saturday May 25th and
Sunday 26th.
Memorial Day weekend.
Ak-Chin Indian Community Gymnasium
Entry Fee $100
VOLLEYBALL
BAL
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Entry Fee: $125
Saturday, June 22, 2013
47431 W. Farrell Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85139
Trophy and T-shirts for placement teams
To enter a team call (520) 233-0037
Deadline to enter a team is
Monday May 20, 2013
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May 17 - June 6, 2013
SHOW TIMES
Starting
Friday, May 17, 2013
Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13)
Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
123 minutes
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00,
4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00,
10:00, 10:50
Sorry, No Passes
; No Passes Allowed
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D (PG13)
Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
123 minutes
10:30 AM, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30,
10:30
Sorry, No Passes
; No Passes Allowed
The Great Gatsby in 3D (PG-13)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire
143 minutes
10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15,
10:15
Sorry, No Passes
; No Passes Allowed; 3D
Upcharge Applies
The Great Gatsby (PG-13)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire
143 minutes
10:45 AM, 1:45, 4:45, 7:45,
10:45
Sorry, No Passes
; No Passes Allowed
Peeples (PG-13)
Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington
95 minutes
11:15 AM, 5:15, 10:35
10:40 AM, 1:40, 4:40, 7:40,
Iron Man 3 (PG-13)
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow 10:40
135 minutes
Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13)
10:10 AM, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10,
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow 10:10
135 minutes
3D Upcharge Applies
10:10 AM, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10,
Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13)
10:10
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow
D-BOX Seats Available; 3D/D135 minutes
BOX Upcharges Applies
The Big Wedding (R)
Amanda Seyfried, Robert De Niro
89 minutes
Pain & Gain (R)
Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson
129 minutes
10:40 AM, 1:50, 4:50, 7:50,
10:55
Oblivion (PG-13)
Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman
125 minutes
10:35 AM, 1:35, 4:35, 7:55,
10:50
Big Screen;
42 (PG-13)
Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman
128 minutes
The Croods (PG)
Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds
98 minutes
Attention Junior High and High School students
Do you like filmmaking? Would you like to learn
more about it?
Join us for a Filmmaking Workshop on Friday, May 31st
from 12:30 -1:30 pm at UltraStar in Theater 1.
2:15, 8:15
10:20 AM, 1:20, 4:20, 10:20
10:05 AM, 12:30, 2:45, 5:10,
7:35, 10:10
If you are in Junior High or High School and plan
to participate in the workshop please fill out this
Permission Slip with approval of your parent/guardian.
Grade:
_____
Date: _________
Name of child attending the Filmmaking Workshop:
Parent’s approval to attend: Y / N
Parent’s ignature:
s
Film Director Brent Ryan Green and Writer Jeff Goldberg of Toy Gun
Films Production Company will provide an inside discussion of
filmmaking along with a Q&A. Toy Gun Films has produced 19
independent films dealing with social, political, and cultural issues.
Their latest project, Running Deer, staring Booboo Stewart is
scheduled to premiere on June 1st 2013 at UltraStar.
Those who attend the workshop on Friday will have the opportunity to meet
Booboo Stewart at the Running Deer film premiere on Saturday, June 1 st at 5 pm.
The film is rated PG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be
Inappropriate For Children Under 13.
Reachable phone/cell number: _______________
Please Check:
 We live close to UltraStar, my child will walk
 I will drop off and pick up my child at UltraStar
 My child will need transportation to UltraStar
Please return this form to the Filmmaking Permission
Box at the Library front desk before May 29 at 5 p.m.
Questions? Please call Brittany Allcott,
Community Events Planner at 568-1067.