Volume XXX, Issue 16 - Ak

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Volume XXX, Issue 16 - Ak

Volume XXX, Issue 16
Maricopa, Arizona
August 19 - September 1, 2016
Ak-Chin Youth Council inaugurates new members
Story by: J.Ysaguirre, Submitted photos by: Antonio Davis
On August 5, the next generation
of Ak-Chin youth was greeted with
open arms during the 2016 Ak-Chin
Youth Council Inauguration ceremony.
Held at the service center, the newest
members were given their first taste of
tribal council duties and responsibilities.
Ak-Chin Youth Council coordinator,
Evone
Santiago
wins big in
San Diego
Antonio Davis stated, “We are very
pleased to announce the youth council
has grown and that we were able to fill
all vacancies.”
Holly Antone was elected as 2016
President of Youth Council. At the
Inauguration ceremony, she gave a
passionate and emotional speech during
her acceptance.
“I joined the Ak-Chin Youth Council
when I was 14 years old. I started
off as a shy girl who didn’t really
know a lot about her community. Vice chairwoman Delia Carlyle and Councilman
Youth Council continues to page 7
Gabriel Lopez read off the oath of dedication.
Ak-Chin is headed to the ArenaBowl
Story and photos by: Runner Staff
Story by: J.Ysaguirre,
Submitted photos by: The
Santiago Family
As a member of the
Triple Crown Sports the
“Hotshots” Evone Santiago
showed off her all star
talents.
Evone Santiago continues
to work towards her path
of being a future all-around
superstar athlete. Not even
in high school yet, she’s
already created a buzz for
herself among athletes who
one day could be recruited
for college scholarships.
From her time playing on
the Ak-Chin Parks and Rec
softball teams to her time as
a current Sequoia Pathway
Puma, Evone and her family
made their way to California
for a 12 and under softball
competition
with Triple
Crown Sports.
Ak-Chin came out and supported the AZ Rattlers on Saturday August 13 at Talking Stick Resort Arena. From L to R: Councilwoman Ann Antone,
Jr. Miss Ak-Chin Anyssa Justin, Jr. Miss Ak-Chin 1st Attendant Heaven Smith, Miss Ak-Chin 1st Attendant Reyna Miguel, Stella Miguel, Miss AkChin Ashley Vincent and Chairman Robert Miguel.
Maybe it was the water? Perhaps it
was the fact they spent their training
camp on Farrell Road in front of
UltraStar underneath the hot sun?
are headed to the 2016 ArenaBowl.
Or maybe it’s because when they
weren’t practicing plays and running
laps, they were visiting the AkChin Library and Gym meeting and
greeting with their number one fans?
This season, Ak-Chin’s tribal seal has
been proudly embedded on their new
jerseys this year. This is in addition
to the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
t-shirt toss and UltraStar commercial
that plays during tv-timeouts on the
Rattlers jumbotron.
Whatever the case may be, it’s all
been worth it. The Arizona Rattlers
The collaboration between Ak-Chin
and the Rattlers has been a fruitful one.
Story by: J. Peters
Submitted photos by: Ak-Chin Families
Kids
all
around
the
community have started
school and for a lot of parents
it’s a big relief. The new
school year not only gives
the baby-sitters a break from
the loud and rowdiness of
summer excitement; it sends
the kids to a place filled with
new growth and opportunity
for academic success.
Young minds are ready to
learn about new wonders of
the world, while building new
friendships and rekindling
old ones.
In 2004, TCS began producing
its own games and in 2010
they created TCTV. Later that
year they joined forces with
CBS, creating an opportunity
to broadcast tournaments and
championships.
Evone continues to page 14
His all-black coaching gear also
contains the tribal seal on the front
of his jacket. Going a step further,
the AZ Rattlers post-game media
team uploads their weekly show onto
YouTube and right behind them is
their official step-and-repeat banner
It’s the most wonderful
time of the year
Triple Crown Sports is one of
the top youth sporting leagues
in the country, specializing in
volleyball, softball, baseball
and basketball. From their
humble beginnings in 1982,
Triple Crown Sports features
up and coming talented
athletes and as an added
bonus, showcases their games
live on ESPN and YouTube.
Evone and her family took the
trip to San Diego, California
on July 10 to participate
in the big tournament.
Head Coach Kevin Guy held the
premiere episode of his “Coaches’
Corner” show at UltraStar and always
greets Ak-Chin’s Tribal council with
hugs and high fives during the games.
“Back To School” signs the Education Department
put out to give the Ak-Chin students a little push of
excitement for the first day of school.
Inside this Issue
Page 3
Page 4
Community Gathering
Pokemon Go Night
For MUSD students catching
a bus ride off Farrell Rd in
the early morning hours, they
were greeted by “Back to
School” signs posted by AkChin Education staff, all
showcasing the Ak-Chin seal behind
it.
Needless to say, it’s been a good
year for Ak-Chin and the Rattlers.
Coming into their game against the
Cleveland Gladiators, it was do or die.
The loser got to go home and enjoy
their vacation, the winner got
their ticket stamped to this year’s
ArenaBowl, which just so happens
AZ Rattlers continues to page 14
Ak-Chin awarded
self-governance
grant for healthcare
Story by: K. Morago
It was announced by Indian
Health Service (IHS) on
August 2nd that the AkChin Indian Community
was one of seven tribes and
tribal organizations selected
for a 2016 Planning and
Negotiation
Cooperative
Agreement award from the
U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, IHS
Office of Self-Governance.
“These
annual
IHS
cooperative
agreement
awards
support
tribal
organizations
with
the
planning and preparation
necessary
to
assume
responsibility for providing
health care to their tribal
members,” it said in
the press release. AkChin
Self-Governance
Director,
Karen
Fierro
confirmed the award status.
Submitted back in early June,
Ak-Chin received $120,000
grant dollars that did not
require any matching funds
from the Community. The
project time frame is from
July 15, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
“The Community Council
strongly
believes
the
information gathered and
work performed during
this planning cooperative
agreement will provide
an opportunity for more
Back to school continues to page 13
Healthcare continues to page 8
Page 6
Memorial Roping
Page 9
Sports
Page 8
Highway 347 Update
Page 16
Entertainment
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Sunny San Diego area fun for Ak-Chin elder out-of-state trip
Ak-Chin
Elder men
stand in front
of the Mount
Soledad
Veterans
Memorial
in La Jolla,
California.
Photos courtesy of
Candace Allcott
Ak-Chin elders take a moment to pose in front of the trolly that took them to the many San Diego sights.
Ak-Chin Elders enjoyed a four day long getaway to
Southern California back in late July. Leaving the Elder
Center Monday, morning July 25th, the group traveled to
San Diego accompanied by Elder Center Director Leslie
Carlyle-Burnett and staff.
RIGHT:
Evelyn
Garcia and
Rechanda
Manuel stand
on the beach
sidewalk.
Cooler temperatures, ocean views, and time spent sight
seeing filled the elder’s calendar. They traveled the local
San Diego scenes by trolly, and at times exercised via long
walks.
The trip was not only recreational, but educational as well,
with elders learning about the rich cultural history of San
Diego.
The group returned Thursday, July 28th with many happy
memories and great experiences.
Special thanks goes to the Community Council for
providing the resources for the trip and to staff and others
who assisted the elders during their journey.
Leslie
CarlyleBurnett,
Irene
Arredondo
and Leona
Kakar visit a
local church
during the
elder trip to
San Diego.
Ak-Chin elders Gloria
Alejandro, Lucy Jerry,
Sylvia Gutierrez,
Connie Orona, Calvin
Antone (driver),
Florine Vincent and
Terry Enos, enjoy the
scenic ocean view.
RIGHT: Close up of a
bee pollinating a pink
rose.
Ak-Chin Mighty Turtles travel to Sacaton for tourney
Story and photos by K. Morago
Ten Ak-Chin elders
spent the day at the
Gila River Wellness
Center to participate
in an Elder Chair
Volleyball Tournament
and Individual Senior
Games event on Friday,
August 5th.
Continuing
with
their consistent weekly
practice, the Mighty
Turtles team was ready
for chair volleyball
play
that
featured
fourteen teams. Because
organizers set up courts
with individual games,
such as the chicken
throw, paper crunch,
basketball
throw,
frisbee throw and bean
bag toss, all had to wait
until the afternoon for
the tourney to begin.
Participating
in
the morning individual
activities were Lena
Cypriano,
Evelyn
Garcia, George Lewis,
Jr., Kenneth Lewis,
Phyllis Lewis, Francisco
Mattia, Elena Norris,
and Frances Stephens.
After a barbeque
lunch at the District
#3 Service Center,
everyone returned to
the Wellness Center
for the tournament.
Tournament play was
quick, with each game
given a maximum
length of ten minutes or
From left to right: George Lewis, Jr., Phyllis Lewis, Elena Cypriano,
Connie Orona, Kenneth Lewis and Mildred Thomas.
scoring first to ten points.
The Turtles began their bracket play facing District #3 elders. The Mighty
Turtles prevailed and later played the Sacaton Silver Hawks. Losing a
tough game, they had one more chance to stay in the tournament, facing
District #5 JuJudam.
Some teams used the time to their advantage
once they got ahead. For the Turtles, taking the lead
and making small mistakes reversed the score to
their opponents. Lengthy volleys and movement of
the ball made it challenging for the team to retake
the game and the Turtles could not get the win
losing to JuJudam.
The Turtles showed great sportsmanship and
shook hands with all other teams they faced. They
also shared chairs when they could as seating was a
valuable commodity at the tourney. Playing on the
Mighty Turtles team was: Elena Cypriano, George
Lewis, Jr., Kenneth Lewis, Phyllis Lewis, Connie
Orona and Mildred Thomas.
Good luck
to the Turtles as
they continue
to work hard to
improve their
game and some
W’s.
Phyllis Lewis
prepares to
hit the ball
back to the
opposing
team as
husband
George
and Mildred
Thomas
watch.
Ak-Chin elders gather before going into a local California
mission during their out-of-state trip. They visited various
sites and enjoyed the cooler temperature getaway.
Friday August 19
Black-eyed peas
potato/gravy
Moon bread
watermelon
Monday August 22
Roast, mashed potato,
green beans, rolls, cake
Tuesday August 23
Tacos, rice, corn
cherry crisp
Wednesday August 24
Bar-B-Que ribs, plain
ribs (D)
white rice, Normandy
vegetables, popsicles
Thursday August 25
Tuna fish or chicken
salad sandwich broccoli/
cauliflower,
salad/ cookies
Friday August 26
Indian tacos, le uce,
tomato cheese
ice-cream
Monday August 29
Sandwich bar
Pasta salad, chips
Cranberry muffins
Tuesday August 30
Fried chicken, corn
on the cob, cole slaw,
biscuits
fresh fruit
Wednesday August 31
Beef fajitas, white rice,
le uce, tomato, yogurt
w/peaches
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July Gathering presenter Enis elicits rain, it arrives
Story and photos by: K. Morago
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Surrounded by superheroes on
the Him-Dak Art building walls,
and a captivated crowd of guests
seated in front of him, Tohono
O’odham member Michael Enis
shared stories, songs and pieces of
his history at the July Community
Gathering hosted by the Him-Dak
staff.
The evening theme for the Thursday,
July 28th gathering was on the
Bahidaj Harvesting Season, but it
became so much more on a cultural
and social level. Nearly forty guests
filled the art room. First enjoying a
meal served by the Ak-Chin Youth
Council, then Council members
opening the presentation with
photos of their recent participation
in a harvest.
Enis was accompanied by high
school students, Tyler Eleandro
from South Komelik village and
Miles Ignacio from Fresno Canyon
village. From the San Xavier district
of the Tohono O’odham Nation,
Enis is also a cultural teacher in the
Baboquivari Unified School district
in Topawa.
His presentation began with a story
of Bahidaj. While traditional stories
are told mainly in winter, he shared
portions of legends for the group to
learn the Bahidaj history, or cactus
fruit gathering. He talked of the
birds stealing some of the harvest,
and learning the songs sung by the
people. The birds started to practice,
in particular, the nighthawk would
sing very loud.
Enis shared that at the age 14;
a medicine man gave him the
O’odham name of nighthawk. At
first he didn’t know why he was
given the name. Graduating from
high school, his godmother asked
if he had an O’odham name. When
he told her, she laughed and said he
was named for “the bird that doesn’t
Tohono O’odham member Michael Enis shares several songs at
the Him-Dak amphitheater to concludes his presentation in late
July. RIGHT: Delroy Clark with his raffle prize, Bahidaj syrup. LOWER
RIGHT: Superman looking over Michael Enis in the Art Building
during the July Community Gathering.
shut up.”
His presentation moved on to
messages that he shares with young
people. He reminds them that, “we
need the wind. He’s going to bring
his brother the rain.” Enis compared
the wind and rain to that of two boys
or brothers always together. If one
comes by, it will be a matter of time
before the other one is right behind.
Enis shared that long ago, “it used to
rain for the O’odham every day.” It
made everything green. “O’odham
people have to ask for the rain,” he
added. “When we don’t invite them,
they’re not going to come,” he said.
He went on to explain the
importance of rain to the O’odham,
how on the other end is the next
paradise, where people go when
they pass on. “They live underneath
the rainbow,” he said. “I share this
with you. When we pass away,
The Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum Staff would like to thank
you all for those who a ended the Community Gathering
Thursday evening, July 28, 2016.
Enis also talked about his first
Bahidaj experience. His mother
took him out towards the Santa
Rosa village. It required camping
and he asked his mother, “What are
we going to do?” He soon learned
what was expected, when he saw
an elderly woman holding a big
saguaro rib. Through an interpreter,
she explained how they were going
to take the fruit off the large saguaro
cacti. “I just knew it was hot and I
didn’t like it,” he joked.
Gathering continues to page 8
Safety Training educates
Ak-Chin staff on OHSA
We also want to thank the Ak-Chin Youth Council
for coming out and for their help serving the food.
-Him-Dak Staff
Matt Jacquel of Old Republic Construction Program leads a
presentation OSHA Safety Training at Ak-Chin EPD on August 9.
The Ak-Chin Safety Department
is fairly new, however, in the short
time; Safety Director Clifford
Myers has brought safety to the
forefront in a variety of ways.
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capacity filled training on OHSA
standards at the EPD conference
room, individuals that work for or
on the behalf of companies in the
Community are better informed to
recognize and make areas safe.
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There, they are “happy every day,”
he added. Here, “life is hard because
we need to endure. When we see the
rain as someone passes, we know
they got there,” he shared.
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Na on and his two students
Tyler Eleandro and Miles Ignacio
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we go on a four day journey, pass
underneath the rainbow. There we
find our relatives who have passed
on.”
Cliff brought Old Republic
Construction
Program
Group
representatives Matt Jacquel and
Michael Carey to teach OSHA
construction training. The ten hour
class was held over several days,
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9
and 10.
A Thank You From Election Board
We, the Election Board would like to Thank
all the members that registered and voted
in the Secretarial Election.
The class was open to Ak-Chin
employees that may be impacted by
the construction and development in
the Community. Attending were AkChin Fire, EPD, Him-Dak, Cultural
Resources, Information Systems,
Maintenance, Planning, Runner
and Sanitation departments. The
Community Manager, Treasurer
and Airport Manager were also in
attendance. Construction workers
from the Harrah’s expansion were
also invited to participate.
The purpose of the training
was to introduce the audience
to information about OHSA
(Occupational Safety and Health
Administration). While Ak-Chin
does not follow OSHA specifically,
the Community adopted its own
TOSHA (Tribal Occupational
Safety and Health Administration)
standards that mirror OSHA.
The training covered a variety
of construction topics. Attendees
learned why OSHA is important.
Sharing 2013 statistics, the group
learned 4,405 workers were killed
on the job which averages to nearly
12 workers every day. Nearly 3
million serious workplace injuries
and illnesses were reported by
private industry employers.
The trainers explained rights that
employees have in regard to OSHA.
Safety continues to page 6
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Ak-Chin’s Library Game Hacker Club
hosts Pokemon Night
Story and photos by: J. Ysaguirre
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no worries, the Ak-Chin
Library’s Game Hacker
club has you covered.
On August 10, Librarian
Jeff Stoffer and Video
Production guru Cecily
Peters headlined the
Game Hacker Club’s
Pokémon Go night.
The event was open to
everyone who loves
Pokémon Go and for
those who still don’t
quite understand what all
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The Pokémon Go craze
has continued to reach a
fever pitch in Ak-Chin.
Go near the Him-Dak
Museum to fill up on
pokeballs. Cruise by the
BIA house, say hello to
the staff and make sure
you hit the pokestop
that’s there. Pidgeys are
rumored to be scattered
all over the baseball fields
at MPA, be sure to evolve
them because you’ll
eventually need a Pidgeot
to take over the gym at
Hohokam Park. Don’t
forget to transfer the
lower level geo-dudes.
Stack up on revives and
potions, Team Valor
Release of Information (ROI)
the event, a tool to help
bring in Pokémon to the
Ak-Chin Library, which
is a Pokestop in the game.
While everyone did
their best trying to catch
Pokémon and evolve
them, fans of
the game were
also treated to
a throwback
session
as
“Pokémon:
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played in the
Library multipurpose room.
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1998,
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way to the
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weekend in November.
The record stood tall for
all of 2 weeks thanks to
Sheriff Woody and Buzz
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throne with Toy Story 2.
The benefits of having a ROI in
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benefit of on-campus assistance
if needed. K-12th grade staff can
assist you and your student(s) with
academic assistance and other issues
that may occur on school campus.
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signing your ROI is your student
will be allowed to receive
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So whether you’re a
cool person on Team
Instinct, a wise person
on Team Mystic or a
ruthless competitor on
Team Valor, Pokémon
Go has attracted both the
hardcore anime fans and
those who knew nothing
about Pokémon prior
to the game’s release.
A true testament that
technology can be a
bridge to help connect
generations and bring
them closer together, just
like Ak-Chin’s Game
Hacker Club does every
Wednesday at 5pm.
Ak-Chin GED Program Celebrates 6th
Graduate for 2016
Ak-Chin GED students
are on a roll in 2016!
The community’s most
recent
graduate
is
Delila Villegas. Delila
passed her final section,
math, on August 4th,
earning
her
GED.
Like the last two
graduates before her,
she began by passing
the subjects she found
easiest first. She then
attended class for a series
of math lessons with AkChin’s GED Instructor,
to work on boosting
math practice test scores.
Within a few lessons, she
was ready to test at the
official GED test site,
and to her surprise, she
passed math on the first
try, earning her diploma.
With
one
student
graduating at the start
of the year, and 5 more
graduating since May,
it seems clear that the
community can look
forward to another cap and
gown GED graduation
ceremony at this year’s
GED
and
Higher
Education
Banquet.
GED
graduates
are
Article and photo submitted by: Desiree Guarino, Ak-Chin GED Instructor
already looking forward
to the special event. It
will be reminiscent of
the community’s very
first cap and gown GED
graduation
ceremony,
held in early 2014,
which honored 2013’s
25
GED
graduates.
GED
Instructor,
Desiree Guarino, states,
“I’m hopeful that the
community will have
several more graduates
by year’s end. It seems
likely since a few students
have already passed some
sections of the exam, and
they attend classes on a
regular basis.”
For those of you in need
of a diploma, there is no
better time to take that
step. The recent exam
modifications
were
designed to improve
students’ success rate,
and
Ak-Chin
GED
students are proving
that the changes have
made a difference. GED
Instructor,
Desiree
Guarino,
explains,
“Students often come
into my office doubting
their own abilities. I
have assisted 31 Ak-Chin
students to achieve the
GED in my time here,
Richard Villegas and his Mom Maria Carlyle seen here as Ak-Chin
Middle School Advisor Matt Tess hands Richard his student agenda.
Maricopa Unified School District
schools were busy Thursday
evening, August 4th as parents
and students participated in
“Meet
the
Teacher
Night.”
Ak-Chin students with their parents
and guardians faced parking lot
traffic and later crowded hallways
to get the chance to meet teachers
before their first day of school the
following Monday.
Recent 2016 GED graduate, Delila Villegas.
and about 70 in New
York before that. I know
that GED students can
accomplish this goal. It
just depends on whether
they believe it and
whether they are willing
to follow through with
the steps it takes to get
there. It’s mainly a matter
of the student truly being
ready to buckle down and
accomplish the goal.”
Is it finally your time to
achieve the GED? Come
into the GED office,
Monday through Friday,
to learn more about how
GED completion can
change your life.
GED
Class
Days/
Times:
Mon,
Tues,
Thurs, & Fri--10A-12P
& 2P-5P, Wed-5P-8P
GED Office: 520-5681284
frustration but were promised by
Principal Rick Abel that schedules
would be available first thing
Monday. Education Middle School
Advisor Matt Tess assisted with the
student handbook disbursement and
answered any questions parents and
students had.
Other parents sat in the cafeteria to
learn about the 20+1 program which
has expanded this school year. Also
At
Saddleback
Elementary
School,
Ak-Chin
Education
Elementary Advisors
Sheila Pablo-Bandin
and Faith Gonzales
showed students their
new large office, which
is located right across
Miss Hope’s room.
Principal Rick Abel addresses the students
With
classrooms and their families about the class schedules.
organized differently
for the new school year, Sheila and in the cafeteria were ice cream
Faith were given space which will sundaes for families attending
MWMS Meet the Teacher Night.
be closer for students.
A computer glitch made life a little
difficult for students at Maricopa
Wells Middle School as no schedules
were available to students or parents.
Ak-Chin families stood in long
lines to be given only a student
handbook.
Parents
expressed
While the event was to learn
more about student’s teachers and
programs, the evening was full of
energy as Ak-Chin families and
friends connected in the hallways,
in the gyms, and out on the school
yard giving hugs and sharing laughs
of summer activities.
5
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road · Maricopa, Arizona 85138 Telephone: (520) 568-1000 · Fax: (520) 568-1001
The 2017 Tribal Council
Elec ons will be held on
Saturday, November 19, 2016,
at the Service Center.
The Vo ng Polls will open
promptly at 6:00 A.M. and close
promptly at 2:00 P.M.
This will be for Five (5) Council
seats, as the terms of all Current
Council Members will expire due
to the Cons tu on Laws being
amended by the Community
through a Secretarial Elec on.
AK-CHIN MEMBERS WHO
ARE INTERESTED IN BEING
A CANDIDATE FOR THE 2017
TRIBAL
COUNCIL
PLEASE
BE ADVISED THAT YOU ARE
REQUIRED TO BE FULLTIME,
WITHOUT JOB SECURITY.
AFFIDAVIT OF QUALIFICATIONS
All Candidates will be required
to sign a notarized Affidavit of
Qualifica ons for Tribal Council.
Affidavits will be available at
the Cultural Resources office
through Mary A. Soliz beginning
Monday, August 22, 2016
through Tuesday, September
20, 2016 between the hours of
8:00am – 5:00pm.
Affidavits must be completed
and turned in no later than
5:00PM on Tuesday, September
20, 2016.
ALL
CANDIDATES
MUST
MEET
THE
FOLLOWING
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Must be an enrolled
member of the Ak-Chin
Indian Community.
NOMINATION FORMS
 Must be 25 years of age or
older.
Nomina on Forms will be
available
Chairman,
ViceChairman and Council Member
at the Cultural Resources Office
through Mary A. Soliz beginning
Monday, August 22, 2016
through Tuesday, September
20, 2016 between the hours of
8:00AM – 5:00PM.
All Nomina on Forms must
be completed upon received.
Nomina ons must be turned
in no later than 5:00pm on
Tuesday, September 20, 2016.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT
ALL
CANDIDATES
MUST
BE INFORMED OF THEIR
NOMINATION,
PRIOR
TO
COMPLETING
THE
NOMINATION FORM SO AS TO
AVOID ANY CONFUSION.
 Must not have resigned
twice in a five (5) year period
from the Council.
 Must have not been
convicted of a felony in the
past ten (10) years.
 Must have resided on the
Reserva on at least one (1)
year prior to elec on.
any Elderly or handicapped
persons who are unable to get
to the polls.
Absentee Ballots must be
notarized,
posted
marked
and mailed by Wednesday,
November 16, 2016. In person
drop off of Notarized Absentee
Ballots must be turned in no
later than 5:00PM on Friday,
November 18, 2016. All requests
must be made personally, not
through a second or third party.
OUT OF STATE MEMBERS
Absentee Ballots can be
faxed or mailed but MUST BE
RECEIVED BY 5:00PM ON THE
DAY OF THE DEADLINE AND/OR
POSTMARKED.
A n: Mary A. Soliz,
Elec on Board Secretary
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Phone: (520) 568-1000
Fax: (520) 568-1001
CONSIDERATIONS FOR AKCHIN MEMBERS INTERESTED
IN BEING A CANDIDATE FOR
THE TRIBAL COUNCIL
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Absentee Ballots will be
available upon request at
the Cultural Resources Office
beginning Friday, October
21, 2016 through Monday,
November 14, 2016 between
the hours of 8:00AM – 5:00PM
for those that will be out of
town on Elec on Day and for
1. Traveling is involved with
all
Council
posi ons.
Travel will be required in
state and out of state, on
an as needed basis, to
a end mee ngs and other
Community business.
2. Council mee ngs range
from one to two days, and
are held every first and
third Wednesday of each
month. Special mee ngs
are called at any me, in
which all Council members
are to a end.
3. Council members will
have to be available some
weekends and evenings
for mee ngs and other
Community
Council
func ons.
4. Council
members
must reside within the
reserva on boundaries at
all mes during Council
term.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A
COUNCIL MEMBER
mee ngs of the Council,
unless absence is excused
for good cause.
6.
The Council member
should report to the
Community
at
the
direc on of the Council.
7.
The Council member
should be interested in
and review all required
progress reports of all
programs being operated
on the reserva on for
tribal members.
8.
The role and right of a Council
member are matched by
responsibili es crucial to the
progress of the Council. One
primary responsibility is to
make every effort to move the
Community toward fulfillment
of its promise to the people.
Some of the responsibili es of a
Council member are:
1.
The Council member must
always act in the best
interests of the tribe.
2.
The Council member
must represent their
Community to the best of
his or her ability.
3.
The Council member
must be responsive to
the
Community
and
their needs and put the
Community’s
interest
above
any
personal
interest of the member.
4.
5.
The Council member
should report to the
Community
at
the
direc on of the Council,
all ac ons taken and other
important results of any
Council mee ng.
The Council member
should a end faithfully all
9.
The Council member
should not engage in
administra ve decisionmaking concerning the
opera ons
of
those
programs. However, the
Council member has the
right to ques on any
ma ers not understood or
which the member feels
are not properly serving
the best interests of the
tribal members.
The Council member
should par cipate fully in
all Council and Commi ee
mee ngs, which are
important to the tribe
of which he may be a
member.
10. The Council member
should carry out all
du es contained in the
Cons tu on and By Laws
of the Tribe as well as such
other du es as may be
assigned by the Chairman
to the best of his or her
ability.
11. The Individual Council
member
shall
be
responsible for bringing
before the Council any
problems,
issues,
or
concerns, felt to require
discussion or ac on.
12. The Council member will
represent the tribe and
the interest of the tribe in
mee ng with local, state,
private, or federal agencies
or officials. It is the
member’s responsibility
to travel occasionally for
such mee ngs.
VOTING LISTS
Vo ng lists will be posted at the
following loca ons:
Tribal Headquarters Office
Vekol Market
Jus ce Complex
Service Center
Him-Dak Museum
Please check to see that your
name is on the Vo ng List, if
not and you think you should be
contact Enrollment Specialist,
Carole Lopez at (520) 568-1029.
In order to be on the Vo ng List
you must be 18 years of age or
older on or before the Elec on
Day and be an enrolled member.
QUALIFIED/DISQUALIFIED
VOTES
QUALIFIED - Any ballot with One
(1) vote.
DISQUALIFIED - Any ballot with
more than Five (5) votes.
NO WRITE - INS
ANYONE WHO IS OR APPEARS
TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
VOTE.
PARENTS – CHILDREN WILL NOT
BE ALLOWED IN OR NEAR THE
VOTING POLLS.
AUGUST COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
ELDER CENTER
AUGUST 25TH
Community Meeting Held at the
Service Center, 6-9p
AUGUST 2ND
Egg Day
Bowling
Doctor Time
AUGUST 28TH
Community Gathering Held at Him
Dak Art Center, 6-8p
AUGUST 2016
SUN
MON TUE
WED THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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ELDER CENTER INFORMATION
Eggs Donated by Hickman’s
available for pick up every
Wednesday and Thursday from
8am to 4Pm. Breakfast served from
7:30am to 9:00am. Lunch served at
12pm. For transportation
assistance call the Elder Center
at 520-568-1760.
LIBRARY INFORMATION
*Needs to be signed up to be in
program. Call 520-568-1675 for
more information.
**(Elder Coloring) Takes place
at the Elder Center
*** (Adult Coloring) Takes place at
Council Chambers
LIBRARY HOURS:
Mondays - 9am-6pm
Tuesday-Friday - 9am-7pm
Saturday - 12pm-4pm
Sunday - Closed
RECREATION CENTER
INFORMATION
For more information on Rec Center
events please call the Rec Center
@ 520-568-1740
**Calendar Subject to Change**
AUGUST 4TH
Elder By-Laws Revision
Mtg Officers 10AM
Lunch @ Arroyo Grille
@ Southern Dunes 12 noon
AUGUST 5TH
9th Annual Senior Summer Bash
Chair Volleyball & Games District 3
Sacaton Wellness Center
7 AM to 4 PM
AUGUST 24TH
Officer Advisory Mtg 10AM
Caregiver Meeting 10AM
AUGUST 25TH
Visit to San Xavier with
Chair Volleyball & Lunch
Leaving @ 7:30 AM
AUGUST 29TH
Elder Advisory Committee
Meeting 1PM
AUGUST 30TH
Egg Day
AUGUST 9TH
Egg Day
AUGUST 11TH
Movie
Kimberly Yellow RobeWith Social
Security Administration 11 AM
AUGUST 12TH
Piano w/ Celina Shepard 12 noon
AUGUST 15TH
Leaving for Ft. Mohave
Chair Volleyball Tournament
@11 AM
AUGUST 16TH
Egg Day
Ft. Mohave Chair Volleyball
Tournament
AUGUST 17TH
Ft. Mohave Chair Volleyball
Tournament
AUGUST 23RD
Elder Coloring** 9am-10am
AUGUST 10TH
Lego LearnTime! 4:00pm-5:00pm
Night 5:00pm-7:00pm
AUGUST 19TH
Elder Check Day
AUGUST 15TH
Healthy Parenting Education
& Support Group 5pm-7:30pm
AUGUST 17TH
Game Hacker* 5:00pm-7:00pm
AUGUST 15TH
T-Ball Practice @ 6 p.m.
AUGUST 26TH
TGIF 4PM-6PM
AUGUST 22ND
AUGUST 29TH
AUGUST 24TH
T-Ball League Games Week 5
AUGUST 25TH
18th Annual Blue Jays/Dust Devils
T-Ball Tournament
AUGUST 26TH
Mercury Game @ 7 p.m.
(Dance Performance)
End of the Summer Men’s
Basketball Tournament
AUGUST 27TH
18th Annual Blue Jays/Dust Devils
T-Ball Tournament
AUGUST 6TH
Movie Club* 9:30am – 4:00pm
AUGUST 9TH
Elder Coloring** 9am-10am
AUGUST 14TH
Men’s 35+/Women’s
Basketball Tournaments
AUGUST 17TH
AUGUST 2ND
End of Summer Reading Pool Party!!
AUGUST 8TH
AUGUST 13TH
Men’s 35+/Women’s
Basketball Tournaments
AUGUST 24TH
LIBRARY
AUGUST 12TH
TGIF 4pm-6pm
AUGUST 23RD
Egg Day
Bowling
AUGUST 22ND
AUGUST 31ST
AUGUST 18TH
By-Laws Revision Mtg Officers 10AM
Returning from Ft. Mohave
AUGUST 22ND
Transit Presentation With
Octavio Machado 12 noon
AUGUST 19TH
TGIF 4PM-6PM
PARKS & REC
AUGUST 1ST
AUGUST 2ND
Youth Softball League Games
Week 5
AUGUST 3RD
AUGUST 7TH
Co-Ed Volleyball League
Tournament
AUGUST 8TH
AUGUST 10TH
AUGUST 28TH
Mercury Game @ 6 p.m.
End of the Summer Men’s
Basketball Tournament
AUGUST 30TH
Employee Co-Ed Volleyball
Tournament
AUGUST 31ST
Employee Co-Ed Volleyball
Tournament
Next Month (September)
Parks & REC Activities:
CLOSED-Labor Day (5th)
9-12 Soccer LeaguePractice Begins (6th)
Co-Ed Adult Kickball
Tournament (10th)
Men’s/Women’s Volleyball
League-Begins (11th)
CLOSED-Native American Day (23rd)
NARD 5K (24th)
6
Memorial Roping honors late cowboy
Story and photos by K. Morago
Known as “Eddie Boy,” or “Eddie,” Edward
Jones Miguel, Jr. was celebrated with a
Memorial Roping at Ak-Chin arena located
west of UltraStar Multi-tainment Center on
Saturday, August 13th.
Ropers from surrounding Native communities
and the local roping community gathered
to take part and enjoy cowboy comradery
to recognize the one year anniversary of
Miguel’s passing in July 2015.
Nearly all of Miguel’s eleven children were
in attendance, including his father Edward
Miguel, Sr. With the event originally scheduled
for a Gila River arena, where Miguel is from,
it was a last minute request from family who
asked Councilman Gabe Lopez if it could be
held in Ak-Chin. Taking the request to the full
Council, they agreed for the use of the arena.
The Memorial organizers of family, friends
and volunteers worked hard to get everything
in place for the evening event, which began as
the sun was setting. Gila River member Wayne
Delowe served as master of ceremonies.
Tohono O’odham elder and cowboy Silas
Johnson gave an invocation in O’odham to
open the roping.
Before the prayer Silas talked of the
humbleness with “one another in this time.”
He also acknowledged Eddie Sr. “It really is
a blessing to see how he’s made an effort to
show his memory of his son,” Silas said.
Sharing a bio of Miguel, Delowe remembered
Eddie from high school days at Casa Grande
Union, where as a senior, he remembered the
young freshman.
Ropers on horseback lined up near center
of the arena, each wearing a memorial
black armband. The Miguel children and
siblings stood in front of them. As Creedence
Clearwater Revival’s song “Long as I can
see the Light” played, Councilman Lopez
released a calf in memory of Eddie, with
Eddie, Sr. on horseback chasing. It was an
emotional moment as family stood quietly
with tear-filled eyes.
Edward Miguel Sr. with his children and grandchildren during the Memorial Roping.
There were three roping categories available
for participants. The first roping was open to
50 years of age and older, or any female or
junior roper 17 years or younger. Local ropers
Charles “Loper” Justin and Joe Zabawa
participated teaming up with other ropers
competing for the jackpot money.
Buckles were given to all first place average
winners. In the first roping, Ray Moffett and
Doug Jones won with the best average. The
second roping was Open Cowboy Draw and
the third roping was #10 Capped at a #5.
Family welcomed guests under a blue tent,
giving away mementos to all the ropers.
They also offered complimentary cake and
water, shaking hands with those who came to
remember Eddie.
Born November 13, 1969, Eddie worked as a
self-employed welder. An all-around cowboy,
he participated in the southwest rodeo circuit
and PRCA. He passed away on July 19, 2015.
Header Delbert Johnson waits for heeler Joe Zabawa to catch the calf’s legs to earn
a time during the Memorial Roping at Ak-Chin Arena west of UltraStar.
An employee has a right to a safe and
healthful workplace with employers having
the duty to provide workplaces that are
free from known dangers that could harm
employees. This law also gives workers
important rights to participate in activities to
ensure their protection from hazards.
Training topics also included areas of
trenching and excavation, equipment safety,
fire safety, personal protective equipment
(PPE), protection systems, and how to
follow safe guidelines on construction sites.
Specifically, attendees also learned there are
four groups of OSHA standards – general
standards, construction, maritime and
agriculture. Also identified were citation and
penalties for any violations.
The presenters were fully knowledgeable
on safety, answering questions and giving
clarifications on a variety of workplace
scenarios. Carey also encouraged everyone
to make safety precautions at home which
included having working smoke alarms
The event donors included: Ak-Chin Indian
Community, Gila River Sand and Gravel,
Ray Moffett and Doug Jones with their
buckles for the 50+ and older roping.
Casa Grande Rent-A-Can, Zabawa Cattle,
Sun States Equipment Rentals, Dynamite
Horse Supply, Cowboy Lifestyle Network
and Kendra Williams/Designs by Kendra
Williams. DJ Clayton Antone assisted with
sound equipment.
and fire extinguishers of the right size. He
also encouraged everyone to have carbon
monoxide monitors as well, stating that
natural gas is odorless, colorless and could
be deadly.
Safety continued from page 3
The group also learned the proper use of any
type of safety equipment. According to Cliff,
he noted to the audience that the employers
are responsible for paying for PPE’s.
After the first day of training, several in
the class noticed a possible safety issue out
in the Community and contacted Cliff to
follow up.
While not everyone in the class was involved
in construction directly, many benefited
from the education. Those that attended the
entire 10 hour training will receive a card
acknowledging their attendance.
The Safety Department hopes to have another
class later in the year or early 2017. For
additional questions or more information,
please contact Cliff Myers at 568-1646.
Michael Carey talks about excavation procedures during the OSHA training
held August 9-10 at Ak-Chin EPD.
Ak-Chin Farm Board Minutes
April 26, 2016
Regular mee ng held in the Council Chambers on
April 26, 2016. The mee ng was called to order by
the Board Chairman at 10 A.M.
Board Members Present: Leona Kakar, Gilbert
Joaquin, Earl Jus n, Charles Sanchez and Robert
Roth on conference call. Also Present: Steve Coester,
Farm Manager, Kathy Shoemaker, Farm Accountant.
A mo on from Earl Jus n to approve the mee ng
agenda. Second by Charles Sanchez. By a vote
of 5 for, 0 not vo ng, the foregoing mo on was
approved.
A mo on from Gilbert Joaquin to approve the
minutes of March 29, 2016. Second by Earl Jus n.
By a vote of 5 for, 0 not vo ng, the foregoing mo on
was approved.
Reports
1) The Farm Financials for March 2016, presented
by Kathy Shoemaker, acknowledged by the
Board and filed with minutes.
2) The Farm Manager’s monthly wri en
crop report, presented by Steve Coester,
acknowledged by the Board and filed with
minutes.
3) Connie Miguel, Human Resources Benefits
Specialist, met with the Board to explain on
types of sick and other leave policies that effect
Farm employees. Connie provided copies of
informa on showing Farm Vaca on Time,
Disability Paid Time Off, Short Term and Long
Term Disability and Workers Compensa on.
The more this was discussed the more obvious
it became that the Farm policies needed to be
updated. A consultant will be hired to update
policy.
Old Business
1) To record only, purchased from Bingham
Equipment Co. (1) New 2016 CASE 621F
T4, Final Agriculture Wheel Loader, final
cost $147,831,05, (Previously approved for
purchase).
2) Council approval of Leona Kakar’s resigna on
le er from the Farm Board. (FYI only)
3) A mo on from Charles Sanchez to accept a
quote from the Capital Projects. For addi on
to the Potato Shed, some tables and other
equipment for $60,000. And a cement slab for
$140,00.00 for a total of 200,000.00. Second by
Earl Jus n. By a vote of 5 for, 0 not vo ng, the
foregoing mo on was approved.
New Business
1) By a mo on from Charles Sanchez to approve
a dona on request from Miss Indian Arizona
Associa on. Second by Earl Jus n. By vote of
5 for, 0 not mo on. Amount to be determined.
2) Four le ers of interest were received for the
Farm Board Vacancy no ce. These le ers were
forwarded to the Council for their review and
official appointment of the new Board member.
3) A mo on from Robert Roth to adjourn the
mee ng. Second by Charles Sanchez. Mo on
carried and the mee ng was adjourned at
11:50 A.M.
Next Mee ng Date: May 31, 2016
A est: Gilbert Joaquin, Board Secretary
Date: May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016.
The mee ng was called to order by the Chairman
at 10: A. M. Board Members Present: Gilbert
Joaquin, Earl Jus n, Cecil Peters, Robert Roth on
conference call, Charles Sanchez, absent (excused).
Also Present: Steve Coester, Farm Manager, Brandon
Peters, Treasurer.
First order of business was to welcome the new
Farm Board Member, Cecil Peters.
A mo on by Robert Roth to approve the mee ng
agenda. Second by Gilbert Joaquin. By a vote of 4
for, 0 not vo ng and 1 absent, the foregoing mo on
was approved.
A mo on from Robert Roth, to approve the minutes
of April 26, 2016, with date change for next mee ng
to May 31, 2016. Second by Earl Jus n. By a vote of 4
for, 0 not vo ng, and 1 absent, the foregoing mo on
was approved.
Reports
1) Farm Financials not available.
2) The Farm Manager’s monthly wri en report,
presented by Steve Coester, acknowledged by
the Board and filed with minutes.
3) Farm Personnel Policies are to be updated.
Brandon Peters will receive some quotes from
consultant firms and bring back to the Board to
make a selec on of which firm to use.
Old Business
1) Cecil Peters was officially appointed by the
Council to serve as a member of the Farm
Board.
2) The Community hired a water consultant –
water banking and water leasing was discussed
at some of the mee ngs, to preserve Ak-Chin’s
water.
3) An offer of $52,000, was received from CG
Commodi es for the old scale at the Industrial
4)
Park. The scale will fit an 80 . truck, S/N 112
461 – Model # 8080LPS
The Council approved addi on to potato shed
for a total of 200,000.00 as previously voted
on by the Board. Also, discussed was ditch
replacement – ditch pump sta on.
New Business
1) A mo on from Robert Roth to donate $500.00
to the Annual Preschool gradua on trip. Second
by Earl Jus n. By a vote of 4 for, 0 not vo ng and
1 absent, the foregoing mo on was approved.
2) A mo on by Robert Roth to approve a dona on
request from the Ak-Chin Livestock Associa on
for pasture seed. Second by Gilbert Joaquin.
By a vote of 4 for, 0 not vo ng, and 1 absent,
the foregoing mo on was approved.
3) Caroline Antone, Cultural Resource Director,
Invited past and current farm workers to a
lunch and some cleansing and healing if anyone
so desires. There will be three Tradi onal
Healers present at the luncheon on June 15,
2016. The Board thanked Mrs. Antone for
her considera on of the farm employee’s
needs. The Farm Manager informed Mrs.
Antone that he will inform the supervisors to
make arrangements for the employee’s me
schedules to a end luncheon.
4) A er some discussion Earl Jus n graciously
volunteered to serve as Farm Board Chairman
at this me. Gilbert Joaquin is s ll the Secretary.
All was in favor of Earl as Farm Board Chairman.
5) By a mo on from Robert Roth to adjourn the
mee ng. Second by Gilbert Joaquin. Mo on
carried and the mee ng was adjourned at
11:30 A. M.
Next Mee ng Date: June 28, 2016
A est: Gilbert Joaquin, Board Secretary
Date: June 28, 2016
Minutes continue to page 12
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Back Row (L to R:) Marla Antone - Coordinator, Mary Narcia - At–
large Member, Marie Antone -At–large Member, Heaven Smith At–large Member, Carolanne Enos - At–large Member, Lisa Chavez
- At–large Member, Marciano Joaquin -At–large Member, Alyssa
Garcia -At–large Member, Richard Joaquin -At–large Member,
Sureno Pacheco -At–large Member, Jayce John -At–large Member,
Dyami Jackson -At–large Member, Celiyah Antone -At–large
Member, Antonio Davis –Coordinator.
Front Row (L to R): Kateri Lopez –Middle School Representative,
Doria Garcia –High School Representative, Richard Villegas
–Treasurer, Steve Peters –Vice President, Holly Antone –
President, Bianka Mata –Secretary, Jarred Antone –High School
Representative, Jose Miguel Jr. -Middle School Representative.
(Not Pictured) Dennis Antone -At–large Member, Zaida Soliz -At–
large Member.
Youth Council continues from front
Since then, I got the opportunity
to travel, learn my Him-Dag,
represent my community, and
attend Conferences.” She then went
on to add “I also found my voice
and I learned to stand up for what I
believe in and I probably wouldn’t
be standing up here speaking in
front of you all if it wasn’t for Youth
Council.”
Vice Chairwoman Delia Carlyle
and Councilman Gabe Lopez were
on hand to swear in the newest
members of Youth Council. Each
member of Youth Council was
given their oath of dedication with
the promise that they continue to
not only be true to themselves, but
also to be a proud product of their
Ak-Chin roots.
Newest members of Ak-Chin’s
Youth Council include: Carolanne
Enos -At–large Member, Heaven
Smith -At–large Member, Sureno
Pacheco -At–large Member, Jayce
John -At–large Member, Dyami
Jackson
-At–large
Member,
Celiyah Antone -At–large Member,
Kateri Lopez –Middle School
Representative, Doria Garcia –High
School Representative, Jose Miguel
Jr. -Middle School Representative
and Jarred Antone –High School
Representative.
In regards to how young this year’s
group is, Antonio Davis sees this as
an opportunity for growth and for
the kids to tap into their potential.
“A majority of its membership is
very young and this gives the senior
members and the YC coordinator
opportunity to see these young
leaders develop.”
Thankfully, the newbies of Youth
Council have familiar faces on
board to mentor them as Marciano
Joaquin, Alyssa Garcia, Bianka
Mata, Steve Peters, Dennis Antone,
Richard Joaquin and Lisa Chavez,
all continue to serve on Youth
Council. Ak-Chin Youth Council
has been a verified stepping stone
for the next generation of Ak-Chin
leaders. Members of Youth Council
network with fellow Arizona
tribes, have gatherings throughout
the year, attend out-of-state travel
conferences, all while continuing to
understand more about their culture
as a young adult in this day and age
of technology and selfies.
Holly going from shy teen to
President is not only a cause for
celebration; it’s a product of the
positivity and a result of being a
member of Ak-Chin Youth Council.
Or in the words of 2016 Youth
Council
President
Antone,
“Remember to take any opportunity
thrown at you, don’t be afraid or
think you aren’t ready for anything,
because you never know where it
will take you. Most importantly,
have fun, be humble and make
memories!”
Purchasing
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN/
BUILD HOME ADDITIONS
The Ak-Chin Indian Community (hereafter called the “Owner”) invites
all General Contractors to submit proposals on a Design/Build Contract.
This project is to design and construct bedroom additions on scattered
homes in the Ak-Chin Community.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
(MST) on August 23rd, 2016 at Ak-Chin Capital Projects Department
Conference Room located 45710 W. Farrell Road, Maricopa, AZ
85139. This meeting is considered mandatory, and in this meeting the
number of home sites and total additions will be discussed. If you do
not attend this pre-bid meeting your proposal will NOT be accepted.
Deadline for any questions regarding this project will be 2:00 p.m.
(MST) on September 1st, 2016. Proposal questions should be directed
to Flora Howerton, Purchasing Manager at FHowerton@ak-chin.nsn.
us also Cc: Project Manager, Casey Turgeon, cturgeon@ak-chin.nsn.us
The Owner will receive Sealed Proposals until 12:00 p.m. (MST) on
September 6th, 2016 at the Tribal Purchasing Department located at
42507 West Peters & Nall Road Maricopa, Arizona 85138. Proposals
received after the specified date and time will be rejected and returned
unopened.
This invitation is unrestricted; however, preference will be given to
Indian Organizations and Indian Owned Enterprises in accordance
to the Community Procurement Procedure. Request for Proposals
(“RFP”) instruction/information package and related information will
be distributed at Mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 23, 2016.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for
satisfactory performance and payment security bonds in accordance to
the Instruction to Bidders.
The Owner reserves the right to reject, any and all bids. However, the
Ak-Chin Indian Community at its discretion may postpone said action
for such time as the Tribal Council may designate, as the interest of the
Community may require.
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to
the opening of Bids without consent of the Owner.
8
Highway 347: Alternative H
Healthcare continues from front page
active involvement by the
Community in the decisionmaking to improve health
outcomes for Community
members,” she said.
Currently, the Ak-Chin Indian
Community receives its
healthcare through the Gila
River Indian Community
(GRIC)
Self-Governance
compact. Ak-Chin is a subcontractor under their IHS
compact.
“Community
members
are
serviced
through Gila River Health
Care Corporation,” Karen
said. “The Community’s
tribal shares are combined
with the Gila River Indian
Community tribal shares.”
Gila River established a
compact with IHS in the
late 1990’s. More recently,
sister tribe Tohono O’odham
Nation became the newest
compacted
tribe
under
the IHS Office of SelfGovernance this past July.
Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community was
also announced as an award
recipient identical to AkChin and will be doing their
own health care planning.
The proposed Alternative H road map. The route will run directly through Maricopa,
however roads leading to MUSD schools will remain unchanged once construction
begins in the Fall of 2017.
“Self-Governance is a right
for tribal nations to govern
their communities,” Karen
said. Congress passed the
Indian Self-Determination
and Education Assistance
Act (ISDEAA) in the early
70’s and with it, tribal
governments taking over
federal programs that affect
them. Back then they were
known as 638 compacts and
contracts.
Amendments
in
1994
allowed for self-governance
compacts. “Ak-Chin is a
compacted Self-Governance
with the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, entered into by the
Secretary of the Interior
for and on the behalf of the
United States of America, a
government-to-government
relationship,
under
the
authority granted by Title
IV of the ISDEAA, public
law 93-638,” Karen said.
“The compact enables the
United States to maintain
and improve its unique and
continuing trust relationship
and responsibility to the
Community through tribal
self-governance.”
Because Ak-Chin does not
have
a
self-governance
compact with IHS, the
planning grant will provide
the resources for the
Community to see if it is
in the best interest to work
toward a compact that
allows the tribe to assume
programs, services, functions
and activities (PSFA’s) or
portions thereof which gives
tribes the authority to manage
health care programs.
thorough planning phase
involves timeliness and
efficiency of negotiations
and ensures the tribe is fully
prepared to assume the
transfer of IHS PSFA’s to the
tribal health program,” she
added.
To prepare, “an internal
planning steering committee
was formed and will work
with a qualified consultant
to research and identify the
PSFA’s and associated tribal
shares in order to determine
if healthcare services to the
Community members could
be improved under a selfgovernance compact and
funding agreement.”
If it is determined that based
on the outcome of planning
and research that it is not
in the best interest to get
into an IHS self-governance
compact, the tribe can delay
or decline participation. AkChin will use award funds for
personnel, supplies, retaining
a qualified consultant and
travel costs associated with
the project.
“The planning phase helps
tribes
make
informed
decisions
about
which
PSFA’s to assume and what
organization changes or
modification(s) are necessary
to successfully support those
PSFA’s.” Karen said. “A
Receiving awards in addition
to Ak-Chin and Salt River
includes,
White
Earth
Band of Chippewa Indians
of Minnesota, Pinoleville
Pomo Nation of California,
Lake
County
Tribal
Health Consortium, Inc. of
California, and Northwest
Portland Area Indian Health
Board in Oregon. The Ponca
Tribe of Oklahoma received
a Negotiation Cooperative
Agreement award.
for men only. Also, during
the ceremony there are
things that require parental
discussion, so he chose
not to share those with the
audience. He did stress the
importance of having those
discussions in the home.
shared that he does not come
from a family of singers,
but rather a waila musician
family, his father led the
Mike Enis and Company
band. It was his father that
asked artist the late Leonard
Chana to make Enis a gourd.
Part of the importance of
the rain ceremony and the
syrup is the purification of
the body, of souls for the
O’odham New Year that
begins with the summer
solstice each June.
Chana created a gourd with
the inscription, “Youth our
lifeline to the future.” His
learning traditional singing
came after a pilgrimage to
Magdalena with his mother
at age 13. “If you’re not born
into it, it can happen,” he
said.
Story by J. Ysaguirre
It all started in 1939. Even
before the I-10 was built,
highway 347 or State Route
347 as known, connected
Ak-Chin and Maricopa to
“the city”. Back then, if the
Mercantile or Vekol didn’t
have it, people had to take the
25 minute drive “into town”
for goods and groceries. Of
course, that’s if Casa Grande
didn’t have the store or shop
you needed to go to.
Back then, people went “into
town” on horses. A far cry
from the cars, trucks and
semis that zoom by on the
road now. It was a different
time back then. Nowadays
the only horses on 347 are
the Gila River horses that
roam wild on the sides of the
highway, eating and drinking
any available nourishment
that is there.
Fast forward to now,
things
have
changed
quite considerably. New
restaurants, coffee houses,
schools,
stores,
shops,
medical offices, theaters and
gas stations have popped
up everywhere. Now going
“into town” means going
to see friends and family
who don’t live in Ak-Chin
or Maricopa. It’s a different
world now. New housing
communities
sprouted
up seemingly overnight,
bringing new families along
with them. The idea of living
in Maricopa for cheap and
commuting to neighboring
cities like Gilbert, Chandler
or Ahwatukee has become
the new norm.
Due to this, the number of
accidents and traffic gridlock
has reached unfathomable
numbers. In 2009, the Arizona
Department of Transportation
(ADOT) calculated that an
estimated 33,000 vehicles
used highway 347 on an
average day. That number
continues to rise all while the
Am-Track and train continue
to run through Maricopa just
like it has been for over 100
years. As a result of the city’s
boom, ADOT has proposed
the “State Route 347 at Union
Pacific Railroad Revisions”
project.
On July 14, a meeting was
held to propose to the public
the upcoming changes to
the highway. According
to the ADOT Executive
Team, the purpose of the
highway improvements is
to “evaluate potential grade
separated crossings of the
Union
Pacific
Railroad
tracks and recommend a
solution that would improve
access, mobility and address
congestion on SR 347.”
With over 45,000 residents
moving
to
Maricopa
within the last 10 years, an
improvement in and out of the
area is much needed. ADOT
projects future traffic on 347
reaching 67,000 vehicles per
day and the trains running
through Maricopa over one
hundred times. Currently,
the Union Pacific Railroad
trains stop in Maricopa 40
times per day. This does not
include the Amtrak station
which routinely delays traffic
during peak hours.
A 2007 study was conducted to
determine which method for
improvement could feasibly
be implemented. From that
study, 3 alternatives came
to be. From those 3 plans,
seven additional planning
concepts were evaluated
including
a
no-build
alternative. Each alternative
factored in traffic right of
way impacts, construction
cost estimate and access to
neighboring properties such
as Headquarters and the new
housing communities.
Once all the alternatives were
voted and decided upon,
ADOT’s team of Engineers
and Planners agreed that
“Alternative H” was the
correct
recommendation
to introduce to highway
347. Alternative H will
cost roughly $54 million
dollars and its introduction
will provide traffic relief
for all drivers through the
year 2040. The funding for
Alternative H comes from
Federal Grants that funds
infrastructure improvements
with the potential to promote
economic
growth.
An
additional $15 million grant
was awarded to help fund the
347 bridge that will overpass
the railroad tracks.
Alternative H avoids the
Baptist Church south of
Honeycutt Ave, will provide
a 2-way road on the current
347 and will avoid impacting
MUSD schools. Paki Rico,
Senior Community Relations
Officer for ADOT comments,
“Additional turn lanes will
be provided on Honeycutt
Avenue at SR 347 to better
facilitate traffic.”
In regards to how much
traffic will be potentially rerouted during the school year,
he added, “Traffic circulation
around these schools will
remain effectively unchanged
due
to
the
proposed
improvements.”
Additional re-evaluations on
Alternative H will continue
throughout this summer. Their
fine-tuning of Alternative
H will enhance the overall
flow and production of the
construction which is set
to begin next Fall with an
estimated time of completion
being winter of 2019.
As part of ADOT’s continued
objective of communicating
the improvements of 347,
they will continue to hold
town hall meetings in
Maricopa to inform the
public on the status of this
highway project. At press
time, the next public meeting
is planned for Spring 2017.
If you have any additional
questions
or
concerns
regarding this project, please
feel free to write them at c/o
SR347, 1655 W Jackson,
#126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or
calling them at 855.712.8530.
Gathering continues from page 3
Experiences continued in
his teenage years.. While
working for his district, he
would go with the elders to
gather fruit.
He remembers the smell of
the Bahidaj and sitting with
elders who have since passed
on. Sitting there and talking
in the camps, he remembers
“they themselves didn’t want
to go out there,” as young
ones. “You are not here to
play, you’re here to work,
to survive,” he remembers
them saying.
His
harvest
moments
continued as he worked for
TOCA (Tohono O’odham
Community Action). It was
there that he helped them
plan Bahidaj gatherings in
different villages on the
reservation.
His presentation went on
to share parts of the Rain
Ceremony, held several
weeks after the Bahidaj
gathering has concluded.
Syrup is made from the
cactus fruit and families in
the villages would donate
some of their gathered syrup
for the ceremony.
The all-night ceremony
involves songs sung in a
series of four with four songs
in each series.
Talking about “him-dak” or
“way of life,” Enis compared
it to a braid, “a road braided
together, that’s language,
songs, pottery, hunting, and
planting,” he said.
One way to look at it is when
we have a strong rope; you
hope the rope has the ability
to reach the sky to bring the
rain. “But when that rope is
not strong, that rope is not
going to reach,” he said.
He asked his students earlier
in the school year what they
thought him-dak was. They
shared that “it’s not only a
way of life, it’s how we live,
how we survive, how we
give gratitude.”
For the audience gathered,
he shared pieces of the
beginning song of the rain
series. Singing a line, he
would then sing the English
translation for those that did
not speak O’odham fluently.
Before
the
gathering
concluded, the Him-Dak
staff thanked everyone for
attending and conducted their
raffle. The last door prize
was the greatest gift brought
by Enis, a jar of syrup from
this year’s Bahidaj gathering.
Delroy Clark was the lucky
individual who had his name
drawn.
Describing some of the
scenes of the ceremony,
he said some portions are
Opening the presentation
to questions, several asked
about his background. He
As the gathering concluded,
he knew he gave a lot of
information to everyone.
He hoped all understood
his main message to “give
gratitude for the rain, give
gratitude to the wind and to
the clouds.”
To touch further on his
message, he invited everyone
outside. Like his O’odham
name of nighthawk, Enis’
voice was loud as he spoke
to the sky, inviting the rain.
He asked the young men to
stand in a row facing east,
and then asking the ladies
to stand behind them, also
facing east.
Singing several songs, the
group danced in a circle.
The weather that week
described a slight chance of
little to no rain. A day later,
Ak-Chin experienced one of
the largest monsoons of the
summer.
The
wind,
and
later
following, rain accepted the
invitation to bless the area
with water, as Enis knew it
would.
9
Copa Crew honors Chaos and Ball It Up take tourneys
4-5 with win at Lori
Piestewa tourney
When Copa Crew plays, they play for their honorary
captain Mercedes Garcia. The official roll-call of her
number 45 is to honor Mercedes’ time she spent with
her fellow ballers on the court. Over the weekend in
early August, Copa Crew took home first place honors
in the Lori Piestewa Basketball tournament. 4-5 was with
them the entire way.
CHAOS took home the glory en route to first place.
Ball It Up played true to their name and won it all.
Rec Squad placed second.
Mixed Squad took home second place honors.
Communication and ball-handling skills
were keys to win this weekend as men’s
team Chaos and women’s team Ball It
Submitted photo Up won their respective tournaments on
Sunday, August 14th.
Co-ed Volleyball
League ends with
tournament
Story by: K. Morago
ADIDAS placed second in the tournament.
Submitted photo.
Summer Sundays at the AkChin gym were for volleyball
enthusiasts as competitive
and
recreational
teams
played games on the court.
Hashan Kehk from Gila
River. Ak-Chin’s Adidas
placed second. LBC from
Gila River’s District #6
earned third.
Starting back on June 12th,
teams played in leagues that
met for six Sundays with
the final tournament held
on August 6th. Winning the
competitive division was
For the recreation division,
Bump set psyche won first
place, El Diablo was second
and the Recreation team
placed third.
Seven women’s teams and five men’s
teams spent the weekend working
through the brackets with both winning
teams never losing a game in the two
day tournament at Ak-Chin gymnasium.
Local women’s team Young Gunz lost to
Mixed Squad placing third. Ball It Up
took an immediate lead scoring 12 points
in the first quarter of the championship
game. Mixed Squad was able to come
back, eventually leading by one point
for a bit 38-37 in the second quarter.
Men’s team Chaos, who watched from
the sidelines while waiting for their
championship game, commented on
the women’s plays. “Nice,” “Foul,” and
“Whoa,” as the score remained close.
Ball It Up was able to expand their
lead and at the buzzer earned their pink
t-shirts and matching back packs with a
score of 63-55.
Chaos faced local team Rec Ballers
for championship. Spending fifteen
minutes stretching got Chaos prepped
in the 35 and over men’s tournament.
Chaos was first to get on the scoreboard,
but Rec Ballers were able to tie the game
12-12. However, missed baskets and
rebounds by Rec Ballers allowed Chaos
to take an overwhelming lead.
Despite valiant efforts by Rec Ballers,
the game was called at the score 7140. Chaos received grey t-shirts and
backpacks, with Rec Ballers earning 2nd
place t-shirts.
10
Summer Youth Worker Highlights
Story by K. Morago, submitted photos
Working at EPD this summer, Davin Garcia worked both Davin Garcia working with a sonic device. The unit Davin Garcia working on an EPD shelving project. During
inside EPD and out in the Community. He is looking at the is sending sound waves down the well casing and is the summer work program he was able to create two
water level and large hole in one of the Ak-Chin Fields.
measuring the water levels. This will tell Davin if the water shelves for the department.
table is stable, being recharged or is depleted.
The
Ak-Chin
Summer
Youth Work experience
has concluded and now the
participants have returned to
school. Several departments
have sent photos highlighting
the youth worker experiences.
that he and Autum Manuel
presented during Middle
School Summer School,” she
said.
“Part of the WIOA program is
to evaluate summer workers
The Ak-Chin Education
department was the
summer
worksite
for
Isaiah
Narcia.
He was presented a
Certificate of Youth
Participation in the 2016
Workforce Innovation
& Opportunity Act
(WIOA) Summer Youth
Program at the District
#5 Service Center in
Casa Blanca on July 21,
2016.
Education
Director,
Vivian Saunders shared
that Isaiah assisted
the department at the
Elementary
Summer
School site held at
Saddleback Elementary
School in Maricopa. “He
also assisted our department
by completing inventory of
supplies, front office, and
helped to prepare a Power
Point on Academic Guidance
to middle school students
(EPD), Davin Garcia learned
a variety of new skills. Using
a sonic device, he was able to
measure water levels in AkChin wells. He also helped
demonstrate how to build a
solar oven at the Him-Dak
Museum.
According to Dale
Ohnmeiss,
he
also
helped with storage clean
up, built two storage
shelves and restocked
and organized. “Davin
helped with auditing the
recycling program by
going through trash and
separating recyclables
from trash and recording
the data,” Dale said.
Davin worked alongside
Dale, however, “his
flexibility
allowed
him to help anyone
in the environmental
department.”
midway and final evaluation.
I explained to Isaiah how
evaluations are used in the
workplace,” Vivian added.
At
the
Protection
Environmental
Department
Above: Ak-Chin Summer
Youth Worker Isaiah
Narcia
receives
a
certificate during the
WIOA recognition lunch
at Gila River, July 21,
2016.
11
National Golf Month Word Search
Famous golfers from around the world
The 2016
Rio Summer
Olympic Games
Story by: J. Ysaguirre
At press time, Team USA has
been dominating this year’s
2016 Summer Olympic
Games in Rio. Whether it’s
the women’s gymnastics
team or the men’s basketball
team, gold is the mindset
and standard for Team USA.
Simone Biles appears to
have already secured her
face on the cover of an
upcoming Wheaties box.
China proved that they can
out lift everyone and still
have enough athletes to
show the world who is boss
in the diving competitions.
Fred Couples
Phil Mickelson
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Bobby Jones
Brady Wilson
Ernie Els
Greg Norman
Pokemon Word Search Answers
Rickie Fowler
Tiger Woods
Bubba Watson
Sam Snead
Fun Photography Facts
The most expensive camera
on the planet was a 1923
Leica O-Series camera after
it was sold for approximately
$2.79 million at an auction.
In 1861, a Scottish physicist,
James Clerk Maxwell, created
the first color photograph. He
photographed a tartan ribbon
three times: using a red, blue
and yellow filter, and later on
combined the three images
into the final composite.
129 feet is the length of
the longest photographic
negative in the world. The
negative is of a panorama of
the streets of Buenos Aires.
The first photographic paper
ever was made of asphalt.
August 19: World Photography Day
Story by: J.Ysaguirre
Photographers
capture
moments.
Birthdays,
holidays,
inaugurations,
championship games, art
festivals and community
gatherings can all be summed
up in just a few photos.
Nowadays all of that has
been reduced to pressing a
button on your smartphone
and swiping right to add a
filter. Currently, there are
entire websites and social
networking
communities
manipulate
and
arrange.
The invention of Adobe’s
Photoshop has reduced the
darkroom steps to a few clicks
under the “essentials tab” but
nothing quite beats the color
has been one of the very
few art forms that is
boundless in its definition.
A closer look at a photo of a
person’s face can show their
face, however their eyes may
show a different story of
Photo by: J.Ysaguirre
Photo by: R. Peters
Photo by: K. Morago
Photo by: J.Peters
Sometimes all it takes is
just 1 photo to tell a story,
however most times it takes
5. No matter the number,
photography has always been
at the forefront of being our
memories when we can’t
remember.
dedicated to just photographs.
No status updates, no emojis,
just photos. From there, one
can easily find their own
photography style and what
interests them the most.
pallets (and chemical smell)
that comes from creating
masterful art in a dark room.
Long live the photo dungeon
known as the dark room, may
it live on forever.
where their life currently is at
the time the photo was taken.
Camera purists will forever
state that you get richer and
darker colors from processing
film in a dark room.
Photography’s biggest selling
point in the world of art is that
there are no wrong answers
as long as the photo that was
taken comes from the heart.
The
origins
of
photography started out
in the late 19th century.
The camera stood about
6 feet tall, had a builtin curtain to protect the
photographer
from
the
blasting light from the flash
and used glass plates instead
of film to take the photo.
In a sense, they are correct.
The black, white and grey
colors that come from taking
photos from a pentaprism
camera (also known as a
single-lens reflex camera)
and developing them in
a dark room provides a
wider range of tones to
A photo of the clouds on
a rainy day can symbolize
weather patterns as well
as represent the creator
blessing the earth with rain.
Both
explanations
can
be correct. Photography
August
19
is
World
Photography
Day.
The
objective of the holiday
is not just taking a photo,
but to take a photo of
something or someone that
means something special.
Your family, a loved one,
your car, favorite mug of
coffee, a pet, the sun or even
the cover of your favorite
Ak-Chin Runner newspaper.
A photo will capture a
moment and all the little ones
in between, just so long as it
comes from the heart.
In all, this year’s Olympic
Games features 28 different
sports and over 11,000
athletes have made their way
to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to
go head to head against one
another. It’s the best of the
best competing in Rio, green
pools and all.
“If making pools blue was an
Olympic sport the Ak-Chin
Lifeguards would take gold
every time” said Ak-Chin
Lifeguard Richard Lopez.
Perhaps Rio could’ve used
the help of this summer’s
“Magnificent Seven” of the
pool because the pool color
situation in Rio has been
grim.
Rio
Olympic
officials
have explained that the
pool color going from
sky blue to puke green
was due to a maintenance
worker mistakenly adding
hydrogen
peroxide
to
the waters on August 5.
Hydrogen
Peroxide,
a
strong oxidizer normally
used to clean wounds, is
also known to neutralize
and bleach water when it
comes into contact with it.
When added to a pool with
chlorine, the hydrogen
peroxide
essentially
neutralizes the chlorine,
allowing for algae to
form and take over. The
unfortunate Olympic divers
still had to compete in the
murky water, resulting in
divers complaining that
their eyes burned. Green
pools won’t define this
year’s Olympics. If there
were a sport that defines this
year’s Olympics, it would
most likely be Team USA
Women’s Gymnastics team.
Ak-Chin GED Instructor
Desiree Guarino stated,
“I find it to be the most
entertaining to watch” she
then followed up with “I
also like it because I always
used to watch it with my
grandma when I was a kid,
over summer vacation.”
It would appear that the
apple doesn’t fall far from
the tree as her daughter
Brooke Guarino; Little Miss
Ak-Chin enjoys women’s
gymnastics as well. When
asked what her favorite
Olympic sport to watch was,
Little Miss Ak-Chin replied,
“I don’t know, but I like the
girls that do the flips.”
An alternate for this year’s
Team “Girls that do the
flips” is Ashton Locklear
from the Lumbee tribe in
North Carolina. Locklear
was injured early last year,
but returned back to form
to earn a place on the 2016
Olympic team as an alternate.
She was a one misstep away
from being on the U.S.
Gymnastics team which
repeated its domination
in Rio. Only 18 years old,
she still has a chance at
competing in the 2020
games when she will be 22,
the same age Aly Raisman
is, on this year’s gold medal
gymnastics team.
Vice Chairwoman Delia
Carlyle is also a fan of
Team USA’s Women’s
Gymnastics
team.
However
she’s
also
supporting all of Team USA
in this year’s Olympics,
stating her most exciting
moment so far has been “The
Gold Medal tie between
Simone Manuel of the
United States and Canadian
Penny Olekslak in the 100
meter freestyle swim.”
She also added that she’s
watched just about all of
this year’s Olympic events
including golf, which made
its return to the Olympics
after 100 years.
Another Ak-Chin fan of the
Olympics is James Boehm.
A Team USA fan, James also
had his eye on the Norwegian
Women’s
Handball
team. “They all look like
supermodels”
he
said.
James
was
surprised
Simone stumbled her way
towards Bronze, but in his
opinion nothing is more
boring than table tennis.
He also went on to add that
he’s watched the Olympics
on “every channel that
shows it” and he hopes
there’s a change coming to
the Team USA Rugby Team
in the future. “We should put
some Native chicks on that
rugby team. They would
probably go undefeated.”
The Olympics will continue
throughout this month with
the closing ceremonies
happening on August 21.
During
the
closing
ceremonies, the Rio Olympic
Committee will hand off the
Olympic torch to Yuriko
Koike, Governor of Tokyo.
She will then begin the
official
lap around the
world as the torch will make
its way across the globe and
end its run in the year 2020
during the Tokyo Games
held in Japan.
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Ak-Chin Farm Board Minutes
June 28, 2016. The mee ng was called to order by
the Chairman at 10: A.M.
Board Members Present: Gilbert Joaquin, Earl
Jus n, Cecil Peters, Robert Roth on conference
call. Absent, Charles Sanchez, (excused)? Also
Present: Steve Coester, Farm Manager
A mo on by Robert Roth to approve the mee ng
agenda. Second by Cecil Peters. By a vote of 4 for,
0 not vo ng, and 1 absent, the foregoing mo on
was approved.
A mo on by Robert Roth to approve the minutes
of May 31, 2016, with a correc on to change next
mee ng date to June 28, 2016, instead of July 26,
2016. Second by Cecil Peters. By a vote of 4 for,
0 not vo ng and 1 absent, the foregoing mo on
was approved.
Reports
1) Farm Financials and the (2) Farm Manager’s
monthly wri en crop report was combined.
Presented by Steve Coester, acknowledged
by the Board and filed with minutes.
2) John Deere, Field Analyzer-Opera ons
Center, Agronomic Data as a learning tool
on how the different colors shown in the
irrigated fields might reveal misapplica on
of seed, fer lizer, water etc. More in depth
readings will be done on different fields.
New Business
1) A mo on by Robert Roth to approve replacing
23 hundred feet of ditch at an es mated cost
of $35,000.00 by a contractor. Second by
Cecil Peters. By a vote of 4 for, 0 not vo ng,
and 1 absent, the foregoing mo on was
approved. A budget mod will be necessary
for these funds.
2) A mo on by Gilbert Joaquin to approve
to lease a new Challenger Tractor for 36
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
months. Second by Earl Jus n. By a vote of 4
for, 0 not vo ng, and 1 absent, the foregoing
mo on was approved. The lease will be
brought back to the Board for final signing.
A mo on from Robert Roth to accept a quote
of $300,000 to replace (3) Pivot Sprinklers.
Second by Gilbert Joaquin. By a vote of 4
for, 0 not vo ng and 1 absent, the foregoing
mo on was approved. A budget mod will
need to be done for these funds.
Some purchases will be made from R &
G Potato Co., for more expansion on the
Potato/Pecan shed. Equipment to be
purchased:
1. New Pin Sorter for 27, 500.00 and some
used sor ng tables for $18,000.00
Mr. Tom Harbour, Headwater Consultant, was
recently hired by the Community Council to
assist in providing legal advice with regard to
the development of a comprehensive water
resources management plan. Tom Harbour is
part of the law firm of Kilpatrick, Townsend
& Stockton LLP., of Washington D.C. and
Headwater Consul ng, LLC., of Sco sdale,
Az.
A mo on from Robert Roth to purchase four
(4) GPS monitors at $3000.00 each . Second
by Gilbert Joaquin. By a vote of 4 for, 0 not
vo ng, and 1 absent, the foregoing mo on
was approved.
Some farm employees will be off for the 4th
of July, and those that can’t get off due to
water running, etc. will be given me off at
some other me.
By consensus of the Board the mee ng was
adjourned at 11:30 A.M.
Note: Due to other commitments the next regular
mee ng was moved to July 19, 2016.
A est : Gilbert Joaquin, Board Secretary
Date: July 19, 2016
08/25/2016
THE GO-GO’S FAREWELL TOUR
08/26/2016
MY2K TOUR: 98 DEGREES, O-TOWN, RYAN CABRERA & DREAM
09/14/2016
RAY LAMONTAGNE
09/24/2016
FLANS
09/27/2016
FLUME
09/29/2016
MAGIC MEN LIVE!
10/02/2016
OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE LIVE
10/04/2016
THE LUMINEERS
10/07/2016
TEARS FOR FEARS
10/13/2016
THE 1975
10/14/2016
TREVOR NOAH LIVE
10/19/2016
ALESSIA CARA
10/21/2016
TROYE SIVAN
10/22/2016
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE
10/25/2016
GHOST - POPESTAR
10/28/2016
FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS
10/29/2016
DENNIS DEYOUNG
11/10/2016
THERESA CAPUTO LIVE
11/12/2016
LINDSEY STIRLING
11/15/2016
IL DIVO
11/18/2016
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
11/19/2016
3RD ANNUAL HIP HOP FESTIVAL
The Weight Band performing The Band
classics for one show on Friday at Harrah’s
Story by K. Morago
Music in its organic form can be the
soundtrack of one’s lifetime, such as the music
of The Band. The Canadian-American band
based in Americana music, country, rock and
blues, the group influenced generations since
the late 60’s.
Immortalized in the 1976 movie, “The
Last Waltz,” The Band’s line-up of musicians
evolved with the coming and goings of
members, but it’s the last few years that the
group The Weight has continued to share the
music of The Band.
If you have no plans for Friday night, here’s
one. Be at Harrah’s Ak-Chin’s The Lounge for
the 8pm show billed as “The Weight Band
(featuring members of The Band, the Levon
Helm Band and the Rick Danko Group)
performing songs of The Band.”
The Weight Band has done just that, earned
their weight to perform The Band classics.
Each member has a tie to the original The
Band members through songwriting, individual
music projects or joining The Band after
original members left.
To learn about The Weight Band, and how
they came to perform The Band classics such
as “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Night They
Drove Old Dixie Down,” and The Band song of
their namesake, “The Weight,” is to understand
their music history that brought them all
together.
The Weight Band is Jim Weider, Randy
Ciarlante, Brian Mitchell, Marty Grebb, and
Albert Rogers. Jim and Randy are former The
Band members, Brian performed with original
The Band member Levon Helm in The Levon
Helm Band, Marty actually wrote several
The Weight Band piano player and vocalist
Marty Grebb. (Photo by A. Carpenter.)
songs for The Band and worked with original
The Band members Rick Danko and Richard
Manuel, and Albert also played with The Levon
Helm Band.
The Ak-Chin Runner was fortunate to talk
with The Weight member Marty Grebb earlier
this week via phone call from the East Coast.
Multi-instrumentalist Grebb has performed
with artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Eric
Clapton. As I shared a live musical regret in our
interview, he shares with me one live musical
blessing, more on that later…
Marty considers himself a “very blessed
person.” Growing up in Chicago, his family
was a musical one. His father influenced his
interest in jazz and gospel and Marty leaned
toward the music of Big Joe Williams, Sam
Cooke, Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald.
His musical talents have created many
musical memories. In college, his roommate
was Peter Cetera, lead singer of the band
Chicago. With his band at the time The Fabulous
Rhinestones, Marty performed at Woodstock.
In a club, Bonnie Raitt asked if he could come
play organ and saxophone for her
upcoming recording session that led
to Marty eventually joining her tour.
Later, opportunities to work with Eric
Clapton in the recording studio and
on tour also came Marty’s way.
Also a songwriter, Marty cowrote the song, “Shine a Light,” on
The Band’s “Jericho” album. Another
blessed moment came when he sent
some of his lyrics to Bob Dylan. They
were returned with harmonica and
guitar melodies.
He
continues
with
his
songwriting and is working on three
musical projects. The albums feature
story continues to page 16
St. Francis of Assisi
Roman Catholic Mission
16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139
August 2016 Schedule
Sunday Mass at 12 noon
Catholic Council of Elders Meeting
St. Francis of Assisi – Ak-Chin Indian Community
Baptisms are every 4th Sunday of the month and baptism
classes are every 2nd Saturday of the month.
If you are interested please contact
Flower Ruelas at (520) 568-3700 or (602) 717-3761.
12 STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS
Narcotics Anonymous - 7:00PM
Maricopa Community Church
44977 W Hathaway Ave
Maricopa AZ
TUESDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6:30PM
Mt View Community Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
WEDNESDAY:
50881 W. Papago Rd
THURSDAY:
Ak Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
Spanish Speaking AA - 7:00PM
50881 W. Papago Rd
Community of Hope Church
18700 N Porter Rd
FRIDAY:
50881 W. Papago Rd
50881 W. Papago Rd
August 21 – Fr. Antony Tinker
August 28 – Fr. Alcuin Hurl
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 20, 10 am
Ak-Chin/Maricopa
MONDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous - Noon
50881 W. Papago Rd
SUNDAY:
Maricopa AZ
Al-Anon
FRIDAY:
Al-Anon - 7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
Celebrate Recovery
TUESDAY:
6:30PM
Maricopa AZ
Meal & Childcare Available
AA Information: 520-426-9318
www.maricopaaa.org
NA Information: 520-426-0121
http://arizona-na.org/meetings/
southcentral.php
Maricopa Celebrate Recovery: 951588-3835
Arizona Celebrate Recovery
Meetings:
http://arizonacelebraterecovery.org/
meeting%20locations.htm
CRISIS INFO
In case of emergency dial: 911
Crisis Line: 1-866-495-6735
ATTENTION
COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
The Events team has been getting a lot of
questions regarding Copper Sky Vouchers.
Please Note: any Community Member may
come to the Community Events office (located
at the Tribal Headquarters 42507 W. Peters &
Nall Rd.) anytime Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5
p.m.; to receive a FREE 1-yr membership to
the Copper Sky Multi-generational Facility.
Spouses and children of members are eligible;
family form must be filled out & signed by the
requesting Community Member. We ask that
you call ahead of time to make sure someone
is in the office to help you.
Brittany Allcott – (520) 568-1067
Henry Garcia – (520) 568-1068
Marlene Velasco (Temp) – (520) 568-1045
Thank you,
Brittany and Henry
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Continued from page 1
along the new community pedestrian ways
and bus stops. Staff members were out and
about giving students pep talks and helping
them with any concerns they might have had
before attending their first day of school.
A majority of community students started on
the 8th of this month with some starting as
early as the 3rd, with support and assistance
from the Ak-Chin Education department
kids were on their way to a great first week
of school. Although, there may have been a
couple late starts and sleepy mornings, once
everyone gets their schedules down, kids will
figure out their best routine to get up and out
the door to catch the bus and make it on time
to school.
Him-Dak seeks volunteers for
weekly Flower Making Gatherings
Story and photo by K. Morago
Jenny Holsen and Wendy Wagner work on crepe paper flowers during the first Flower
making gathering at the Him-Dak Art building. It is held every Tuesday evening.
It’s an activity that doesn’t
require much skill, only
industrious
hands,
a
compassionate heart, and be
a contributor to the Ak-Chin
way of life. Tuesday August
9th was the first evening
of flower making at the
Him-Dak Art Building with
Him-Dak staff and Ak-Chin
members devoting several
hours on the task of creating
crepe paper wreaths for All
Soul’s Day.
making meetings are left.
The museum provides all the
materials needed, and will
also teach those who would
like to learn how to create the
wreaths.
events and joking among
each other filled the evening.
Several dozen flowers were
made at the first session.
While some kept focused
on their designs, others
took time to socialize as
they worked on each flower.
Catching up on Community
events, discussing current
Building.
Transportation
is also available within the
Community. Please contact
Him-Dak staff at 568-1350
for more information or to
request transportation.
The next flower making
session is Tuesday, August
23rd from 5:00 pm to 7:30
pm at the Him-Dak Art
Wendy Wagner and Johnny
Lopez hosted the activity,
attended by Ramon Tavena
and Jenny Holsen. Everyone
had their own unique style,
creating colorful flowers of
orange, purple and maroon.
Wendy shared that she
learned how to make the
flowers only last year.
Him-Dak has hosted flower
making sessions for years
creating wreaths to honor
those that have passed on, and
to remember our ancestors.
The plan is to make as many
wreaths as they can, placing
completed pieces on graves
of loved ones resting in
the Ak-Chin cemetery on
Wednesday, November 2nd.
With the start of school, the Rio
Olympics and other activities
it was understandable of
the low turnout at the first
session. However, the staff
is hopeful more individuals
can take time to come and
assist, as only eight flower
Mixed Media Artistic Creativity happening
at the Art Building
Story by Jeannette Peters and Photo by J. Peters
For the Art Department
it’s important to bring
new ideas to the table
to get the creative mind
lowing and one of those
ideas was to introduce
a lunch time art project
using Mixed Media Art.
From Left to Right: Jamison Vincent
-4th Grade. Rubi Corona and Serena
Pablo. William Martinez -2nd Grade,
and Adriana Hernandez -2nd Grade.
Mateo Rodriguez -Kindergarten, Brooke
Guarino -Kindergarten,
Alexis Gonzalez
-Kindergarten and Alex
Antone -4th Grade.
Dyami Jackson -8th
Grade, Jedidiah “Api”
Smith -4th Grade and Zoe
Susunkewa -2nd Grade.
Antonio Rodriguez -2nd
Grade, Council member
Ann Antone with daughter
Angel Antone -7th
Grade. Brandon Thomas
Kindergarten, Isaiah
Freshman and Elijah Aviles
-Senior. Jessica Corrella,
Morgan Peters, and
Lyndsey Peters -Seniors.
Learning about this type
of project at the National
Art Education Association
Conference,
attended
at the beginning of the
year, the art building staff
took a seat in a session in
which mixed media was
the main focus.
Still a work in progress here is an example of a mix
For this being a new way
media
art collage of Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad.
to express creativity, the
art building staff thought and afternoon class for jewelry, pictures, and so
it was something they the community to enjoy.
on.
would like to try.
The concept is created Not limited to a canvas;
Doing more research, by mixing paper, paint, anyone can create an
developing techniques ink, pencil, charcoal, and art journal where they
and getting supplies just about any medium express themselves with
together the staff did a you can get your hands art and text in a book.
trial run and made their on. In addition to using There is no wrong or
own mixed media art the creative tools listed, right way to do mix media
work.
artists can also use art. There are many ways
everyday items to create to create a work of art
Seeing that it was fun, collage art. Things like and so many materials
new, and easy to do they buttons,
newspaper, to help one’s self with a
put together this mid-day string, fabric, shells, masterpiece of their own.
14
Evone continues from front page
Excitement was in the air as
this tourney was something
Evone and her family had
looked forward to for a long
time. The first day started
off with a skills challenge
in which she was able
to show off her defense,
offense and pitching. After
participating in a parade with
her teammates and fellow
sluggers of the diamond, it
was time to put in work.
The 12 and under (12U)
bracket was filled with
top-tier talent. As a result,
Evone’s team the “Hotshots”
were found to be on the short
end of the stick, losing two
games in the early rounds.
However, they kept their
poise and battled back;
taking 2 wins later in the
tournament which helped
them move up and advance
into more playoff ball.
On July 15, Evone brought
the house down. With the
bases loaded and 0 outs,
Evone was given the daunting
task of trying to get out of
the inning without much
damage on the scoreboard.
Batter after batter, Evone put
her team on her back and
closed out the inning. Not
only did they win, Evone’s
shut-out inning pitching
helped advance them into the
final four.
The more Evone pitched, the
more W’s they kept adding.
Making their way to the
championship game against
some talented batters, the
Hotshots kept dueling heat
under the California heat as
her family cheered her on
from the bleachers.
In the final inning of the
championship
game,
Evone was challenged yet
again, except this time it
wouldn’t be a playoff win
waiting for her team, it’d
be a championship victory.
Evone struck out the side and
helped her team win the 12U
Bronze Championship game.
The victory is just one of
Evone’s many championships
she’s already earned before
she reaches the high school
level where college recruiters
will without a doubt be
attending her games.
Thanks to the support of her
family and the natural-born
talent she possesses, Evone
Santiago is without a doubt
one of the many up and
coming sports superstars in
Ak-Chin.
Maricopa High School
Girls Volleyball (Freshman/JV/Varsity)
08/30/2016
4/5/6:00 PM
(H)
Vista Grande
09/01/2016
4/5/6:00 PM
(A)
@ Paradise Valley
09/06/2016
4/5/6:00 PM
(H)
Mesquite HS
Boys Varsity Football
08/19/2016
7:00 PM
08/26/2016
7:00 PM
09/02/2016.
7:00 PM
(A)
(H)
(H)
@ Willow Canyon
Paradise Valley
Desert View
Boys JV Football
08/25/2016
6:00 PM
09/01/2016
6:00 PM
(H)
(A)
Willow Canyon
@ Desert View
Boys Freshman Football
08/24/2016
6:00 PM
08/31/2016
6:00 PM
(A) @ Willow Canyon
(H)
Desert View HS
Boys Varsity Football
08/27/2016
7:00pm
(A)
Sequoia Pathway
@ Southgate High
American Leadership
Academy (ALA)Ironwood
Evone Santiago (Second from left) with her fellow
Hotshots teammates.
Girls Volleyball
08/31/2016
6:30 PM (H)
09/01/2016
6:30 PM (H)
09/06/2016
6:00 PM (A)
ASU Prep
Basis Chandler
@ Imagine Superstition
Rattlers continues from front page
to be held this year in the Rattlers
backyard of Glendale, Arizona at
Gila River Arena.
Mission “One for the thumb” became
one step closer as the Rattlers came out
of the gate with a mindset of domination
on both sides of the field. In front of
15,000+ fans, the Rattlers dominated
82-41. Members of Ak-Chin Council
and Royalty were in attendance at the
game to help cheer the Rattlers on.
Though the Rattlers let 41 points get
put on them, the game wasn’t a close
one. From the initial kick off to the final
whistle, nothing was going to stop the
Rattlers from getting their 5th National
Conference Championship.
Quarterback and legitimate candidate
for Arena Football League MVP Nick
Davila completed 20 of his 27 passes
for 222 yards and seven touchdowns.
He earned the Under Armour
Offensive Player of the Game award.
Davila has been a supernova on the field,
launching an unprecedented 4,198 yards
and 110 touchdowns this season.
Of course like any good quarterback
would say, a QB is nothing without
his teammates; however it might
just be Davila hoisting the AFL
MVP trophy later this season.
The winner of this year’s MVP award
will be announced on August 25. If he
wins, it would be his third MVP award.
A win would also launch him into the
conversation of whether he’s considered
as one of the all-timers along with
Rattler greats Hunkie Cooper, Calvin
Schexnayder and Randy Gatewood.
Destiny and glory are on the line at
this year’s ArenaBowl. A win gives
Rattlers 6 ArenaBowl titles, a record.
It also would give Head Coach Kevin
Guy his 5th title as head coach. It’s
more than just another ArenaBowl
victory; it’s a chance for the Rattlers
to place themselves as the greatest
Arena Football team of all time.
The Rattlers will play the Philadelphia
Soul on August 26 at 4pm at Gila River
Arena.
15
Current Openings in the Community
•
Deputy Court Clerk I
•
Cashier/Stocker part-time
•
Police Officer
•
Detention Officer
•
Communications Officer
•
Laborer – Sanitation (open to Community
Employees and Enrolled Members only, closes
8/23 at 5pm)
Check with Human Resources for the latest job announcements. Please pick
up applications at the Human Resources Office or e-mail your resume to
resumes@ak-chin.nsn.us.
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.
Happy Birthday Dad
We hope you have an awesome
birthday week. Love you to the
moon and back.
Birdie, Cheeks, Handsome &
Princess
Happy Birthday Darren!
Have fun and enjoy wherever the
road takes you on your day ☺
Love, Dad, Raych and sisters
Happy Birthday Nancy, our “OG”!!
Love your family
Happy 21st birthday!! Mom
Hope you have an awesome day;
you deserve it with all that you’ve
dealt with. Anyways, thanks for
everything you do for us, without
you we wouldn’t be where we are
today. Thanks and we love you with
all our hearts!!
Love always your children and
grandchildren xoxo
Happy Birthday to my grandsons
King, Juan, Michael Jr., Stewart and
Darren and my granddaughters
Michelle and Delila
Love, Grandma
Happy Birthday to our Godsons
Johnny and Frankie ☺
Lots of love and hugs to you both
on your special days!
Love, Goddaddy and Godmama
Happy Birthday to our
Godmom Nancy
Hope you have a great birthday,
filled with fun and cute tiny furry
animals to liven your day!
Love, Chech, Logurts and Morg
Norbert Peters Sr
Alvin Antone
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance
Purchasing Agent
Finance
AUGUST MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1-Aug
Aribella Vincent
2-Aug
Jessica Narcia
Jennifer Boehm
Wynema Vincent
4-Aug
Nicole Delma
Nathan Enos
Amelia Antone
Jaxson Brown
5-Aug
Esperanza Santiago
Anthony Narcia Jr.
Rachel Peters
7-Aug
Joanne Stephens
Daniel White
Alicia Gomez
8-Aug
Dwayne Sam
9-Aug
Stephanie Vincent
11-Aug
Christian Soliz
William Narcia
Jessica Corella
Tommy Pablo
12-Aug
Joshua Zepeda
Rocio Castro
Ava Quinonez
13-Aug
Arrow Bowman
King-Benzie Peters
Azalyana White
15-Aug
Daniel Pablo
16-Aug
Virginia Thomas
David Oliver
Brandon Dean
Christopher Vincent
Lashay White
Virginia Mejia
17-Aug
Johnny Perkins
Chaning Hoffman
18-Aug
Mitchell Cipriano
George Lopez
Juan Lopez
19-Aug
Delora Vincent
Amanda Narcia
Florine Vincent
Owen Santiago
Jasmine Kaniatobe
Lisa Miller
Anthony Narcia Sr.
21-Aug
Sharon Pablo
Armida Mattia
Colleen Padilla
Doria Garcia
22-Aug
Lorice Manuel
Josephine Joaquin
Michelle Narcia
Cruz Machado
Reginald Delores
Nancy Hernandez
23-Aug
Jacoby Warren
Dorissa Garcia
Alexandra Carlyle
Amanda Villescaz
Francisco Miguel
Asst. Cook
Elders Program
Communications Supervisor
Law and Order
Driver
Elder Center
24-Aug
Jeffrey Manuel
Michael Peters Jr.
26-Aug
Denise Lewis
JoAnn Hulse
27-Aug
Andrew Narcia
Barry Thomas
28-Aug
Delila Villegas
Wilson Antone
Stacey Smith
Stewart Peters
Jacob Vincent Jr.
Darren Peters
29-Aug
Frankie Carlyle
30-Aug
Arnulfo Bandin III
Amare Santiago
Candi Chavez
31-Aug
Misty Quintero
8/19
Florine Vincent Community Government
8/21
Daniel Mercado - IS
Dale Vance - Fire and Safety
Crystal Luna- Custodian
Xavier Diana- Vekol
8/22
Herman Hoffman Parks and Recreation
Cruz Machado - Elder Center
8/23
Dorissa Garcia Community Government
Bojana Uzelac - Early Childhood
Jacoby Warren - Sanitation
8/24
Jeffrey Manuel Parks and Recreation
Brenice Kaisem - Law and Order
8/26
Lorenzo Holcomb - Detention
8/27
Michelle Garcia - Early Childhood
8/28
Darren Peters - Fire and Safety
8/30
Candi Chavez - Sanitation
Christopher Johnston - IS
8/31
Sheryl Grothe - Detention
Nicholas Agrios - Fire and Safety
16
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The Weight Band to perform The Band music on Friday, August 19th at 8pm
August 19th. Playing with
gifted players with their
own unique music histories,
Jim, Randy, Brian Albert,
and Marty share their talents
playing The Band classics
to receptive audiences and
haven’t stopped since.
gospel, ballads of his parent’s era, harmonies and rhythm
and blues.
Asked if he’s interested in musical artists of today, he
thought of his daughter Anna Grebb, and also Etta James’
son Danto. Then he mentioned young Ray Goran, who
reminds Marty of Stevie Ray Vaughn.
This photojournalist shared one musical regret with
Marty. As many times as Stevie Ray Vaughn performed
at the Arizona State Fair, it was only after his passing
that I discovered his music. Marty shared his blessing
that he, Bonnie and Eric were at his concert in Telluride,
Colorado, his final performance before the tragic
helicopter accident that took his life. “What a gifted
player,” Marty reflecting on Vaughn. “I was impressed
with his humanity,” he added.
Marty credits his longevity to blessings but also to
The Weight Band from left to right: Marty Grebb, Randy Ciarlante, Jim Weider, Brian Mitchell
and Albert Rogers.
Photo by Tania Barricklo
Native American healing through the years. He
married his wife Bridget in a Native ceremony.
Starting Week of Friday
August 19th, 2016
Don’t Breathe (R) Special
Engagement; D-BOX Seats Available;
D-BOX Upcharge Applies; No Passes
Allowed
Thu: 7:00 PM
Mechanic: Resurrection (R) Star
Class 21+; Upcharge Applies
Thu: 8:00 PM
Ben-Hur (PG-13) Special
Engagement; No Passes Allowed;
D-BOX Seats Available; D-BOX
Upcharge Applies
Fri & Sat: 3:30, 9:30
Sun - Thu: 3:30 PM
Ben-Hur (PG-13) Special
Engagement; Star Class 21+;
Upcharge Applies; No Passes Allowed
Fri & Sat: 10:45 AM, 1:45, 4:45, 7:45,
10:45
Sun - Thu: 10:45 AM, 1:45, 4:45, 7:45
Kubo and the Two Strings (PG)
Star Class 21+; Upcharge Applies
Fri & Sat: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15,
10:15
Sun - Thu: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15
War Dogs (R) Special Engagement;
D-BOX Seats Available; D-BOX
Fri - Wed: 12:30, 6:30
Thu: 12:30 PM
War Dogs (R) Star Class 21+;
Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30,
10:30
Sun - Thu: 10:30 AM, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
Pete’s Dragon (PG-13) Star Class
21+; Upcharge Applies
Fri & Sat: 10:40 AM, 1:40, 4:40, 7:40,
10:40
Sun - Thu: 10:40 AM, 1:40, 4:40, 7:40
Sausage Party (R) Special
Engagement; Star Class 21+;
Fri & Sat: 11:10 AM, 2:10, 5:10, 8:10,
10:35
Sun - Thu: 11:10 AM, 2:10, 5:10, 8:10
Nine Lives (PG) Star Class 21+;
Upcharge Applies
Fri - Wed: 12:00, 6:00
Thu: 12:00 PM
Suicide Squad (PG-13) Star Class
Fri - Thu: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00,
2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:50
Bad Moms (R) Star Class 21+;
Upcharge Applies
Fri & Sat: 11:30 AM, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30,
10:55
Sun - Thu: 11:30 AM, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
Jason Bourne (PG-13) Star Class
Fri & Sat: 11:15 AM, 2:15, 5:15, 8:15,
11:00
Sun - Thu: 11:15 AM, 2:15, 5:15, 8:15
Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) Star
Fri & Sat: 3:00, 9:00
Sun - Thu: 3:00 PM
The Secret Life of Pets (PG) Star
Fri & Sat: 10:20 AM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20,
10:20
Sun - Thu: 10:20 AM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20
Balance in his music, family life and with The
Weight band, Marty is one-fifth of the band
that will grace The Lounge stage on Friday,
If you attend the show, he
asks that you close your eyes
for a moment, as they work
their musicianship to bring
alive the music that has
touched millions of people
over the years. Because of
their deep respect for the
music, there will be few
surprises. The show set list
will feature music that fits
the moment and they work
hard to be true to the core of
the songs.
The show is free and starts at
8p.m.

Volume XXX, Issue 16 - Ak

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