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Volume XXVI, Issue 21
Maricopa, Arizona
November 2 - 15, 2012
Ak-Chin welcomes KNIX Country Fest featuring Dierks Bentley
Photos by Runner staff
Story by Kris Morago
In a festive atmosphere of food, dancing,
and even sing-a-longs, the crowd gathered
outside Harrah’s Ak-Chin welcomed home
Arizona native Dierks Bentley during KNIX
Country Fest on Saturday.
up in Harrah’s south parking lot. With the
gates opening at 1pm, several hours before
opening act Kelly, there were varieties of
food and beer vendors that early concert
attendees could choose from.
With country music that filled the afternoon
from Kristen Kelly, Gloriana, and Easton
Corbin, to Bentley’s just slightly after 9pm
arrival to the stage, the event was a mix of
what is happening
in Nashville, as each
performer has had
Top 20 music this
year.
Even representatives from Ak-Chin Circle,
who had a booth with a fun spin-the-wheel
prize game, were making their presence
known with the Grand Opening of Ultra
Star Cinemas, bowling alley, laser tag, and
restaurant, just several weeks away.
Fans from AkChin,
Maricopa
and
surrounding
metropolitan areas
filled the make-shift
amphitheater
set
Make Your Election Day a Memorable One
VOTE Tuesday, November 6th 6am - 7pm
We are less than a week away from
2012’s general election. A lot of
offices are up for grabs this year – from
President of the United States to local
fire board members.
While a growing number of
residents are using vote by mail or early
voting, there are those who still enjoy
the tradition of going to the polling
place and selecting the candidate of
their choice. One way of making this
voting experience an easy and pleasant
one is to follow all the rules when it
comes to polling place activities.
To start off, Elections Director
Steve Kizer recommends that everyone
know where their polling place is
located. To find out where your voting
location is, you can go to: http://goo.
gl/7KnNE (shortened URL), or call
elections at (520) 866-7550. You can
also find your polling location listed on
the sample ballot that is mailed to each
household.
Arizona’s legislature modified the
rules governing polling places to now
allow voters to wear clothing with the
name of their candidate or issue of
choice. They can also bring in printed
materials from their candidate or issue
they are supporting. Voters are not
allowed to distribute these materials to
other voters inside the polling place.
If you vote by mail, County
Recorder Dean-Lytle reminds you that
you must sign the envelope containing
your ballot. Signatures are required for
verification against voter registration
documents.
If you have questions about what
forms of identification are needed to
vote, the Arizona Secretary of State’s
webpage
explains
identification
requirements at http://goo.gl/R0QAj
(shortened URL).
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2
Page 3
Page 5
Page 6
Page 8
Wishes
Elder News
Election Notice
HDS Profile
MHS Homecoming
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Saddleback Awards
St. Francis Feast
Sports
Halloween activities
Job Announcements
KNIX 102.5 radio station had their KNIX
girls and Barrel Boy mingling with concert
goers. Later Barrel Boy joined radio
personalities Ben and Matt on stage to shoot
t-shirts with a t-shirt gun to the crowd.
Texas native Kelly opened Country Fest
receiving a warm reception and whose
Bentley continued to page 10
Garrett Burnett performs at Arizona
Musicfest Young Artists Concert
The Ak-Chin Elder
congregate lunch in
June 2010 was one of
his first performances.
With his grandmother
JoAnn Hulse holding
up Peanuts themed
signage
in
the
background, Garrett
Burnett
performed
the cartoon theme
song classics to an
Garrett Burnett made it his goal to learn piano in his teen
appreciative audience.
years, and now performs as if he learned much younger.
Two years later, his
determination to advance his piano
Inspired by his Aunt Nicole “Coco”
skills earned him the opportunity to Carlyle-Coester, who would play the
perform in one of his largest crowds, a piano in the Ak-Chin Bible Church
solo at this year’s Young Artists Concert when he was younger, Garrett began
to learn to play when he was thirteen.
in Scottsdale.
With Hulse and members of He would take part in the group lessons
his family in the audience, Garrett here in the Community and he had a
performed
two
music
pieces, piano at home to practice on. He did this
Rachmaninoff’s “Elegie, Op. 3, No. for a year and a half, and then in August
1,” and Liszt’s “Harmonies Poetiques 2008, he was on his own.
et Religieuses: No. 10 Cantique
Continuing to improve, he decided it
d’Amour,” at the Sunday, October 21st was time to look for advanced teachers.
performance, which began the Arizona After an internet search in 2010, he
Musicfest events. One of ten musicians, learned of the ASU conservatory
Garrett continues to page 6
he performed second to last.
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November 2 - 15, 2012
Happy Birthday Cuazy,
Love and miss you!
Love Amelia
Happy Birthday To My Awesome Little Sister
Ramona “Monap” Narcia
Hope you have a great day and no matter how
many times we fight or are mad at each other
I got your back through it all and you better
watch out, me, Ian and Doot are going to jump you
again this year, Happy birthday again we love you!
From Mary and Ian
Happy Birthday to our Papi Joel Rascon
We hope you get to enjoy your day. We won’t be
as awful on that day for you!! We will try to
make it a good day!! We love you bunches xoxoxo!!
Love Nanie, Sammy, Lattie & Lili
Happy Birthday to my Pops Joel Rascon
Just wanted to say thank you for always being
there for me! Even when it was good or bad
you didn’t give up on me. I miss you guys a lot
but I am trying to do my best to make you
proud of me!! Wish I could be there
but I will soon!!
Love Your Son, Joey Justin
Happy Birthday Joel
I hope that you will be able to enjoy your day!!
I will try to make it the best I can do.
I wish I could give you the birthday present you
want, but one day it will happen!! Love you bunches!!!
Happy Birthday!!
Love Your Wifey, Deanna
Happy Birthday to Crazy Man Joe Miguel
We don’t see you, but not to say we don’t
think about you!! But when we do see you,
you get bigger all the time!! We love you
more than ever don’t forget that!!
Happy Birthday and eat ALL you want!!
Love, Joel & Deanna & kids
“I know you love chocolate, but you can’t eat
it cause you’ll get fat, but its soooooo....good.
Happy Birthday Uncle Phrank, hope you have
a great day and hopefully win the lottery. . . .
ha ha wishful thinking.”
-Aleah S. and Brina P. S.
To: My Lil Sisters Auciana and Nyaila Miguel
I love you both and I hope that you two have
a very Fun and Happy Birthday!!!
Hopefully you guys get what you want.
I will always look after you guys.
Love, Big Brother, Baby Jay
Happy Birthday to Our Beautiful Daughters,
“Auciana and Nyaila Miguello”
You two beauties always bring joy to our hearts.
We love hearing you sing and watching you dance.
Keeping singing in O’Odham. May you two enjoy
your birthdays. We love you babies!!!!
Hugs and Kisses from Mommy and Daddy!!
Happy Birthday to my 1st born, Franklin
You’re only years behind. Now as old as you are
today, I feel so old. We are thankful for these
many years we lived. I thank God for keeping you
safe through your sickness and surgery.
Now it’s time to celebrate!
Love you so son, Mom
Happy Birthday to my niece Gwen Pilone
and my nephew Austin Lopez
Hope you guys have a great day. Enjoy!
Love your Auntie Priscilla
To Jonella, Happy Birthday!
From Uncle Joe
Happy Birthday to my son
Nicholas and brother Virgil
May you have many more.
Love, Arlene
Happy Birthday
to my grandson
Brian Ruelas
From Gammy, Debbie B.
Well Son “Nikolai Joseph White”
your Freshman Football Season has come to an
end and I can never express how proud of you I am.
You almost made honor role and had a spectacular
Football Season. You not only are a great role
model to others but are just a true blessing.
I love you so very much and am One Proud Mama!!
Son thank you for always keeping me in mind
and making my life easier by helping out with
anything and everything you can. I am excited to see
what your life has in-store for you with
meeting your goals and dreams. You have
become One fine young man that I am so very
proud of, Thank you!......I love you forever and will
always be your #1 Fan “Real men wear Pink”
Your one and Only Mama-Deb
Happy Birthday Dad
Love, D, Rach, Cec,
Dan & Morg
Happy Birthday Ba’Pa
Love Percy and Biebers
Happy Birthday
Mag - LY
Happy Birthday to the Grand Chaw-Hee
Love your “LITTLE & YOUNGER” Sister
Happy Birthday to my son Cecil
Love Mom
Happy Birthday to my granddaughter Ramona and
grandsons Aaron, Jose and Darnell
Love Grandma
Happy Birthday Raych,
9 more years and it’s off to the
Elder Center, just think, Bob
will already be there. Too bad you’ll be stuck
at work for deadline, we might be nice enough
to get our work done so you could spend
some time with your family.
The Gang: Bob, Way, Jake, D and Gov
November 2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Event for them Month:
3rd-4th - Men’s 35+ Open basketball tournament at the gym
3rd-4th - Women’s Open basketball tournament at the gym
6th - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Ak-Chin Surface Water Treatment Plant at 10am
10th - Veteran’s Day Volleyball tournament at the gym
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Gwendolyn Lopez
Franklin Sam
Jason Narcia
Mary Narcia
Autumn Vallejos
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Kahleah Delowe
Siann Ugalde
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10
Shannon Narcia
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Aaron Peters
Rena Santiago
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Ramona Narcia
Holly Antone
Jamison Vincent
Elissa Justin
Nyaila Miguel
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Ciera Lopez
Jose Lopez
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Anthony Antone
Aaron Narcia
Darnell Peters
Brittney King
Auciana Miguel
Heaven Smith
Norma Vincent
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Victor Bandin
Joe Miguel
Raychel Peters
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Virgil Lewis
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Terrance Enos
Jose White
Josefina White
Mikayla Matuz
Daniel Narcia
Malinda Ormsby
Cecil Peters
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Carson De Paola
Austin Lopez
Leenette Lewis Malinda Velasquez
Emeterio Luna
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Ezequiel Santiago Faith Gonzales
Carmen Narcia
Davis Garcia
Shane Antone
Lemuel Vincent
Morgan Peters
Persilia Hernandez Ricardo DeLeon
Ronin Gloria
Monique White
Dallas Peters
Sterling Zappia
Albertino Santiago
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Marciano Antone Richard Joaquin
Nicholas Narcia Victor Andaverde
Lina Batopis
Brandon Peters
Karen Kaniatobe
Ernest Pete
Tashina Salcido
Julio Gloria IV
Rommel Lyons
Lee Smith
Kateri Lopez
Michael Luz
Joe Miguel Jr.
Taylor Santiago
Larisa Rascon
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Andi-Kiowan
Santiago
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Carla Carlyle
Darrin Manuel
Neveah Pilone
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Brian Ruelas
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November 2 - 15, 2012
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
NOTICE
Special Election – Adoption of Cruz Alvarez
JANUARY 12, 2013
Ak-Chin Elders enjoy Halloween treats
On October 3, 2012, the Ak-Chin Indian Community Council
approved the Adoption Petition for Cruz Alvarez.
Cruz Alvarez is the spouse of Mabel Stephens and the father of
Esther and Rebecca Alvarez. Cruz is petitioning for membership
under the Ak-Chin Articles of Association, Membership - Article
III, Section 1, (c), which reads:
“Any person of at least one-fourth (1/4)
degree Indian blood who is legally married
to a member of the Ak-Chin Indian
Community may be adopted as a member
of the Community, provided that such a
person has resided on the Maricopa, Ak-Chin
Indian Community for a period of twenty
(20) years and is not enrolled elsewhere as
a member of another Indian Community,
tribe or band. Such adoption shall be
accomplished by a majority vote of the
qualified voters, members of the AkChin Indian Community, and shall be
subject to the approval of the Secretary of
Interior or his authorized representative.”
Elders in creative costumes line up to be judged.
LEFT: Mr. Pumpkin head
and Elvis make a guest
appearance at the Elder
Halloween party.
Mr. Alvarez met all the criteria for adoption through a home site
assignment resolution dated February 05, 1992 (20 years), and
a marriage certificate that states they have been married for
34 years. Cruz has relinquished membership with the Pascua
Yaqui Tribe. He was listed as 4/4 Pascua Yaqui.
RIGHT: One of the activities
during the Elder Halloween
party was the pumpkin
decorating contest.
A Special Election has been scheduled during the regular
Council election in January for the membership approval
of the adoption of Cruz Alvarez into the Ak-Chin Indian
Community.
Photos by Deidra Carlyle
ELDER NEWS BRIEFS
On Wednesday, November 7th,
Joan Benally of Native Health will be
at the Elder Center at 12 noon for a
presentation about the Arizona Long
Term Care Program (ALTCS) and how
to qualify. She will also talk about
opportunities for Ak-Chin Community
Members to become paid caregivers.
Elders should be sure to RSVP for
the annual Thanksgiving Dinner to be
held at the Service Center on November
8th. Call the Him-Dak Museum at 5681350 to RSVP.
Any Elder who has not yet had a
chance to have their will completed
can make an appointment for Monday,
November 19th, when Attorney Nolan
Reidhead will be back at Ak-Chin.
Make an appointment by calling the
Elder Center at 520-568-1762.
The Elder’s Christmas Party
Planning Committee has several
meetings in November. If you’d like to
help contact the Elder Center. The party
this year will be on Tuesday, December
18th.
Ak-Chin Elders do the Halloween cake walk to earn delicious sweet treats.
Elderly Calendar for November 2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Eggs donated by Hickman’s available for pickup on every Wednesday,
and Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Breakfast served from
7:30am to 9:00am. Lunch served At 12:00 noon. For meal and
transportation assistance call the Elder Center at 520-568-1760.
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Shopping Day
9:30am
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Thursday
Friday
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Caregiver ConferCaregiver
ence Flagstaff;
Conference
Wills with Attorney Flagstaff Returning
Return Appt/New Deadline to sign up
Appt 8am - 7pm
for Shopping
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Election Day
Gila River Health
Care “Doctor Time
with Elders @
12pm
Bible Study
10:30am
Joan Benally
Presents Native
Health Arizona
Long Term Care
Program @ 12noon
Thanksgiving
Luncheon @
Service Center
12pm
Christmas Party
Planning
Committee 1pm
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Christmas Party
Planning Committee 1pm
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Gobble Gobble
Bingo
1pm
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Elder Check Day
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CENTER CLOSED
Transportation
Veteran’s Day
Committee 1pm
Bible Study
10:30am
Saturday
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Elder Advisory
Mtg. 1pm
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Pottery @ Splash of
Christmas Party
Color In Maricopa
Planning
10am
Committee 1pm
Bible Study
10:30am
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Game Day 1pm
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November 2nd
Hot dogs, macaroni salad
Chips, pears
November 5th
BBQ Ribs, baked potato
Salad, apricots
November 6th
Chicken sƟr fry, white rice
Egg roll, apple sauce
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Wills with Attorney
Elder Center
Deadline to sign up CENTER CLOSED CENTER CLOSED
Return Appt / New
Special
for Pottery
Native American
Appt 8am - 3pm
Holiday Luncheon
Heritage Day;
12noon; Bible Study
Happy Birthday
10:30am
“Carmen Narcia”
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Elder Menu for November
November 7th
Soup and salad bar
Mandarin oranges
November 8th
Museum thanksgiving
Luncheon
November 9th
Green chili stew w/ground
Beef, peas, chumuth
Jell-o
November 12th
CENTER CLOSED
November 13th
Cabbage stew, mix vegetables
Biscuits, oatmeal cookies
November 14th
Cheesy chicken &
Rice casserole
Pineapples
November 15th
Pork chops w/veg.
White rice, bread
Peaches w/coƩage cheese
November 16th
Indian tacos, tomatoes
LeƩuce, cheese
Cherry crisp
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November 2 - 15, 2012
Oh what a day at the fair!
Photos by Hilary Cummings
Community Gathering presenters
share Ma:lina experience
Story and photos by
Kris Morago
The Ak-Chin Peer
Leadership group
attended the Arizona
State Fair on Sunday
October 14th. From
left to right: Tristianna
Antone, Joy James,
Sammy Paddock,
Jaeden Garcia, and
Hilary Cummings.
Not pictured: Drevyn
Antone.
Henry Garcia and
Dominic Garcia get a
bird’s eye view of the
fairgrounds on the
skyride.
The group enjoyed
everything the State
Fair had to offer, the
rides, the games, and
the food, particularly
the deep fried pickles.
Chaperones Henry and
Joy roughed the tough
crowds in an all-out
effort to have fun!
RIGHT: Sammy Paddock
takes a moment to give
peace at the State Fair.
Hilary Cummings from
Education out of the Box
organized the trip.
LEFT: Joy James and
Tristianna Antone enjoy a
wild ride. The fair continues
through November 4th.
Visit www.azstatefair.com for
additonal info.
Kathleen Miguel shares her experience on this year’s Ma:lina pilgrimage at the
Community Gathering. Also speaking was Benedict Miguel (center) and Dean
Peters (right). Behind them are their staffs, backpacks and saints.
At 2am, most people are sleeping, but
for the Ak-Chin Ma:lina walkers in
early October, it was the final day of
their five day pilgrimage and they were
up, walking in the Sonoran desert, eager
to reach their destination of Ma:lina, or
Magdalena, located sixty miles south of
Nogales.
Sharing the Ma:lina experience was the
October Community Gathering topic,
and Ak-Chin members Benedict Miguel,
Kathleen Miguel and Dean Peters were
the evening’s guest speakers. Each
presenter brought their individual staff
made of wood, their saint, and backpack
they carried as they took turns talking
about the pilgrimage.
With Sally Antone providing invocation,
and Miss Ak-Chin 2nd Attendant Ariana
Narcia giving welcome remarks and
introducing two of the participants in
the upcoming pageant in December,
various cans of food.
Dean Peters spoke next. Participating
for his second year, he reflected and
compared his initial pilgrimage last
year and moments from this year’s
walk. He shared that he went last year
because there was a lot of negative
things going on in his family and knew
the walk would help strengthen those in
need. Help from the young people on
last year’s walk and meeting relatives
are what encouraged his walk this year.
Peters carried a Kateri saint in honor of
her canonization. He also walked in
memory of Tohono O’odham elder, the
late Felix Antone.
The walk begins on the Tohono
O’odham Nation through the desert and
over three mountain ranges. Peters made
a lot of friends this year and enjoyed
visiting several churches and towns they
stopped at. The walk day would begin
at 4am and not end until evening. He
was brought to tears on the fifth day as
the sun was coming up, over the town
of Magdalena. Watching the sun and
closer to accomplishing his goal, he was
overcome with emotion.
The final speaker was Miguel’s niece
Kathleen Miguel. Daughter of Francisco
and Denise Miguel, she waited two
years for the approval of her father to
walk.
Ariana Narcia speaking before
the Gathering crowd. She was
complimented on her public speaking
ability gained as 2nd Attendant.
a meal was served before Language
Specialist Lerline Peters introduced the
first speaker Benedict Miguel.
Speaking to the audience at the Service
Center on Thursday, October 25th,
Miguel began his participation in the
yearly pilgrimage seven years ago, in
remembrance of his late wife. He shared
that while the pilgrimage is a four year
commitment, “I kept going, it gives
us strength, prayer for the village,” he
said. Miguel also takes the saints that
are in his family’s San Juan church.
Miguel also showed the audience what
was inside their backpack, holding up
Before answering questions from the
audience, Peters shared some of the
“rules” during the walk. They could not
shower until the end of the walk, or use
cell phones or mp3 players. They were
also discouraged from taking pictures
for public purposes.
Asked about their personal staff,
Kathleen spoke of how she was taught
how to care for her staff, “to treat it as
her child, not to leave it here or there.”
The colorful ribbons that adorn her staff
represent different personal values.
“It’s a prayer walk; it’s also to help
yourself… I learned that when you
walk, you are to be open minded. Keep
your head straight.” Miguel said when
asked about her first year experience.
The Ak-Chin group was welcomed
with handshakes when they reached
the Ma:lina church. Members of
the community traveled by car to
Magdalena and also participated in the
St. Francis Feast celebration held in
Chui Chu village.
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November 2 - 15, 2012
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
The 2013 Tribal Council Elections will
be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013,
at the Service Center. The Voting Polls
will open promptly at 6:00 A.M. and
close promptly at 2:00 P.M. This will
be for one (1) Council seat, as the term
of Louis J. Manuel Jr. will expire.
the Tribal Office beginning Monday,
December 3, 2012 through Thursday,
December 20, 2012 between the hours
of 8am-5pm for those that will be out
of town on Election Day and for any
Elderly or handicapped persons who
are unable to get to the polls. Absentee
Ballots must be completed upon received. All requests must be made personally, not through a second or third
party.
AK-CHIN MEMBERS WHO ARE
INTERESTED IN BEING A CANDIDATE FOR THE 2013 TRIBAL
COUNCIL PLEASE BE ADVISED
OUT OF STATE MEMBERS
THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO Absentee Ballots can be faxed or mailed
BE FULLTIME, WITHOUT JOB but MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5PM
SECURITY.
ON THE DAY OF THE DEADLINE
AND/OR POSTMARKED.
CURRENTLY THE TERMS WILL
REMAIN AT THREE (3) YEARS Attn: Marilyn Thompson, Election
UNTIL SUCH A TIME THAT THE Board Secretary
BY LAWS ARE AMENDED BY
THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A 42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
SECRETARIAL ELECTION.
Phone: (520) 568-1000
NOMINATION FORMS
Nomination Forms will be available at
November 5, 2012 through Friday, November 16, 2012 between the hours of
8am-5pm. All Nomination Forms must
be completed upon received.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT
ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE INFORMED OF THEIR NOMINATION, PRIOR TO COMPLETING
THE NOMINATION FORM SO AS
TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE
FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
•
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Must be an enrolled member
of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
Must be 25 years of age or
older.
•
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 Reservation at least one (1) year
prior to election
AFFIDAVIT OF QUALIFICATIONS
All Candidates will be required to sign
an affidavit of qualifications for Tribal
Council. Affidavits will be available at
November 26, 2012 through Friday,
November 30, 2012 between the hours
of 8am-5pm. Affidavits must be completed upon received.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Absentee Ballots will be available at
Fax: (520) 568-1001
CONSIDERATIONS FOR AKCHIN MEMBERS INTERESTED
IN BEING A CANDIDATE FOR
THE TRIBAL COUNCIL
1. Traveling is involved with all
Council positions. Travel will be
required in state and out of state,
on an as needed basis, to attend
meetings and other Community
business.
2. Council meetings range from one
to two days, and are held every
first and third Wednesday of each
month. Special meetings are called
at anytime, in which all Council
members are to attend.
3. Council members will have to be
available some weekends and evenings for meetings and other Community Council functions.
4. Council members must reside
within the reservation boundaries
at all times during Council term.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A
COUNCIL MEMBER
The role and right of a Council member are matched by responsibilities
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 responsibilities of
a Council member are:
3. The Council member must be
have with the voting list.
responsive to the Community and
their needs and put the Community’s interest above any personal
QUALIFIED/DISQUALIFIED
interest of the member.
VOTES
4. The Council member should report
QUALIFIED - Any ballot with one (1)
to the Community at the direction
vote.
of the Council, all actions taken and
other important results of any Coun- DISQUALIFIED - Any ballot with
cil meeting.
more than one (1) vote.
5. The Council member should attend NO WRITE - INS
faithfully all meetings of the Council, unless absence is excused for
good cause.
ANYONE WHO IS OR APPREARS
6. The Council member should report TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
to the Community at the direction of OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
the Council.
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE.
7. The Council member should be interested in and review all required
progress reports of all programs be- PARENTS – CHILDREN WILL NOT
ing operated on the reservation for BE ALLOWED IN OR NEAR THE
VOTING POLLS.
tribal members.
8. The Council member should not
engage in administrative decisionmaking concerning the operations
of those programs. However, the
Council member has the right to
question any matters not under
stood or which the member feels are
not properly serving the best interests of the tribal members.
9. The Council member should participate fully in all Council and Committee meetings, which are important to the tribe of which he may be
a member.
10. The Council member should carry
out all duties contained in the Constitution and By Laws of the Tribe
as well as such other duties as may
be assigned by the Chairman to the
best of his or her ability.
Community Meeting
Monday, November 26, 2012
Ak-Chin Service Center
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pageant Class
Announcement
11. The Individual Council member
shall be responsible for bringing
before the Council any problems,
issues, or concerns, felt to require
discussion or action.
12. The Council member will represent
the tribe and the interest of the tribe
in meeting with local state, private,
or federal agencies or officials. It is
the member’s responsibility to travel occasionally for such meetings.
VOTING LISTS
Voting lists will be posted at the following locations:
Tribal Office
Vekol Market
Service Center
Elder Center
Police Department
1. The Council member must always
act in the best interests of the tribe.
Him-Dak Museum
2. The Council member must represent their Community to the best of
his or her ability.
Please contact Enrollment Specialist, Carole Lopez at (520)
568-1029 with any
questions you may
The Pageant Committee is currently taking applications for the Miss AkChin Pageant
Applications can be picked up by
any one of the Committee Members;
Marla Antone, Iris Smith, Dorissa Garcia, Genevieve Miguel, or Dorothy
Vasquez. Deadline for submitting applications is November 2, 2012 at 4p.m.
Thank you.
The next Pageant Classes are
scheduled for 10/11/12 and 10/18/12,
Youth Council Building at 6p.m. The
next class will consist of Public Speaking. Dinner will be served.
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HDS Associate Profile
Consuelo
AlvarezJuarez
HDS Start Date: August 2010
more.
What is your current job/position:
I’m in Finance as an Income Control
Auditor. I’ve been in the department for
about a month and staying until the end
of November.
Most memorable “rotation” story?
When I was in the warehouse, which is
a lot of work to handle, lots of physical
work that had me on my feet a lot. I
loved it! Plus, I was all over the casino
in that department and I love to talk a
lot so I seen and met many people and
that’s good.
Work experience prior to Harrah’s:
Fast food places (Burger King,
McDonald’s)
Area of interest (internship): I really
have to say Risk and Safety because
I learned more about safety and got
to work with Security more and in a
different way by taking care of all sorts
of incidents and reports. It’s like it takes
a lot on your hands and I like to have a
lot of responsibility, but there are a few
more different departments I’m very
interested in, like Slot Techs, Security,
Main Cage, and Count Room.
Reason for applying for and accepting
position as HDS Associate? Because
I wanted to learn more and get more
experience on how other departments
work, also want to know how the entire
Casino business works. Most of all to
find what interests me.
Length of rotation/current rotation:
Usually rotations are two weeks. There
are times we stay for weeks or months
in a department to help out or to learn
management course), how to speak on
the fly from attending Toastmasters,
learning more about computers and
getting comfortable using them. I never
used a computer until I got into the
HDS Program. I am learning how the
Casino is operated 24/7.
HDS Graduation date? Still have a lot
of departments to go through so maybe
the end of 2013.
How has being part of the HDS
Program changed your life/career
path?
I say this has made me more responsible
in my work environment and has me
more involved in the Community and
the events that go on in the Casino.
HDS has pushed me to look forward
in my life, to have a good career here
at the Casino. This place is actually the
best place I have ever worked.
Comments or advice for others
currently in or interested in HDS
Program?
This is one of the best positions and
opportunity you can be in. You learn
so much here at the Casino and you
get involved with many events, meet
new people. You learn to find yourself
more interested in other jobs here in the
Casino that best fit you. This also helped
me learn more about our Community. I
didn’t grow up here in the Community
so I knew nothing. But, I’m learning a
lot in just the two years working here.
You will enjoy working for the HDS
Program. I strongly encourage you to
try it out.
Ultimate goal: Right now, my goal
is to have my GED by December 1,
2012; then finish all my rotations and
ultimately become a manager.
Ultra Star Job Fair
What do you like/enjoy most about
the HDS Program?
I really love the fact that we have the
opportunity to go into each department
to work and learn about how each
functions. This gives us a lot of
interaction with many guests and other
employees. I love learning new and
different things, so this is a really good
program for our Community members
to join.
What do you like least/enjoy about
the HDS Program?
It’s hard to say. I like everything. I can’t
say, “ugh, I have to do Skillsoft or attend
meetings or Toastmasters. Can’t I just
work? No, I don’t. I’m very happy how
we are required to attend Toastmasters
and do our Skillsoft. It helps us for the
future and to better ourselves.
In early October, the EPD building
was host to the Ultra Star job fair.
Over a thousand individuals applied
over the two day period. With so many
people attending, Ultra Star set up
shade tents and provided water to help
applicants stay cool. Staff from Ultra
Star’s headquarters and staff from Ak-
Chin’s Human Resources department
helped screen applicants. Current hires
have been working diligently at the old
EPD building going through various
trainings and testing food samples.
The movie theater, bowling alley,
restaurant and laser tag is expected to
open in less than two weeks.
What skill/knowledge have you
gained from the HDS Program?
I learned how to manage my time (time
Garrett continues from front page
program. After his audition, he worked
one-on-one with Jelena Vladikovic. She
has been his teacher since.
“Exponentially,” Garrett has said in
describing how quickly he’s advanced
his piano playing. “It is very unheard of
to get started on piano in their teens,” he
said. He has been told that most students
begin at a very young age. He is “very
grateful for my abilities I have been
gifted with. I probably have an affinity
for the piano,” he adds.
Informed in May he was to
perform at the Scottsdale concert,
Garrett practiced upwards to six hours
daily. Vladikovic guided and coached
him once his two music pieces were
selected. She assisted him with reading
the music and playing at the proper
tempo. Asked if he was nervous, Garrett
said he’s been nervous in the past, but
for this event, “I wasn’t as nervous.” In
addition to his grandmother JoAnn, his
paternal grandmother Marie Vaughn,
parents Leslie Carlyle-Burnett and Dan
Burnett, and aunt Coco attended his
performance.
Garrett practices from two to four
hours a day, “depending how much
homework I have,” he said. For a big
concert, he’ll practice six hours. A stellar
student at Vista Grande High School,
his high school career has had him in
AP classes. In his senior year, Garrett is
President of the Academic Decathlon,
President of the National Honor Society,
and he participates in the Key Club.
Considering attending ASU after
graduation, he is also looking into other
schools but “definitely pursuing music
in college.”
When not studying or playing piano,
Garrett likes to read, watch TV, and
hang out with friends. On his iPod are
Adele, Coldplay and classical music.
Garrett hopes that his desire to learn
piano at a later age inspires others. “I
think it’s important to never think it’s
ever too late to learn anything, despite
what others may think. Told so many
times most people doing what I’m doing
should have started at five or six, it’s
very possible to doing things later.”
For his future, “Who knows where
I’ll be in another four years. Performing
for anyone who wants to listen,” he
said. He has been asked to perform one
song for the annual Arizona Musicfest
“Fall Fortissimo” fundraiser on Friday,
November 9th.
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Working Industriously
In an effort to keep our Community
more current on activities of the AkChin Industrial Park Board, we will
be providing periodic updates in
this column. As you may know, the
Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board was
formally established on September
21, 2005 by the Ak-Chin Community
Council to develop, operate, and
manage the Community’s industrial
properties: Santa Cruz Commerce
Center (previously called the Ak-Chin
Industrial Park), Ak-Chin Regional
Airport (formerly Phoenix Regional
Airport), and an interstitial property
known as the “Bunger Property,” which
includes the Santa Cruz Office Center.
The Board is currently comprised of
four members: Charles L. Carlyle,
Chair; Maria Hernandez, Vice Chair;
Terry Enos, and Leonard S. Gold. There
is one Board vacancy and interested
parties may apply by sending an email
to Council Secretary, Vicki A. Smith,
at vsmith@ak-chin.nsn.us. New Board
members are appointed by Council.
It is the goal of the Board to create a
business environment, which offers
significant advantages to its tenants
and encourages business innovation
and jobs growth for both the Ak-Chin
Indian Community and the surrounding
communities at large.
In 2010, we broke ground on a leasable
News from the
Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board
office/warehouse complex in the Santa
Cruz Commerce Center and in less than
a year, construction was complete. Now
this complex is fully leased and the
newest tenant, Desert Star Gymnastics,
just held its Grand Opening on October
6. More than 250 gymnast hopefuls
and their families were attracted to the
event, which included performances
by ASU gymnastic team members, the
MUSD band, Pathway Choir, and many
more. Help us welcome Desert Star to
our Community and check out www.
desertstargymnastics.net for classes and
specials.
The Board has also been very busy
with the renovations and planned
improvements for the Ak-Chin
Regional Airport. The first phase is
almost complete and has involved
resurfacing work of the runway and
taxiway, including crack repairs, resealing, repainting thresholds, runway
numbering, and taxiway striping;
installation of a new beacon; reactivation
of fueling systems; and upgrades to
the FBO building. An Open House to
celebrate the Airport’s improvements
is planned for Friday, December 14,
2012. Please watch for the launch of
the Airport website www.akchinairport.
com and look for more updates here in
the Runner and at www.leaseakchin.com,
the official leasing site of the Santa Cruz
Commerce Center.
Him-Dak Museum Halloween Party
Maricopa Historical Society 2nd
Annual Golf Tournament
Maricopa Historical Society had a
successful 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
thanks to our sponsors, Harrah’s Casino,
Wal-Mart, Dave’s Collision Center,
Native New Yorker, Ace Hardware,
Sheriff Paul Babeu, Smokers Edge and
to the golfers, Lunch, Silent Auction/
Raffle. We are truly Grateful. After
expenses, we had a profit of $5,126.31
which will help towards a Museum.
Thank-you.
Hermanson, Brenda Campbell and Sara
Delgadillo are committed to continue
raising funds towards a much needed
museum in our great city of Maricopa.
Our Mission is to inform and inspire all
people to make History a part of their
lives by presenting exhibits, programs,
and events to keep history alive.
The
Submitted by Brenda Hermanson
Golf
Committee,
Brenda
We look forward to our 3rd Annual Golf
Tournament!
Above: Children in Halloween
costumes, prepare to watch a video
presentation by the Ak-Chin Police
Department on Halloween safety.
Below: Frankie Carlyle prepares to
throw a ring in attempts to win a soda
at the Library Department bottle ring
toss.
A BIG THANK YOU
to the departments who helped with the
Museum’s annual Halloween Party!!!
Fire Department
Police Department
Library Staff
Language Department
Public Works
Archives
Housing Department
Runner Staff
The Him Dak Museum Staff
SEE & HEAR
SHERMAN ALEXIE
LIVE!
The Ak-Chin Indian Community Library is raffling off
2 tickets to see Sherman Alexie live! Sherman is presenting
his new book Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories.
The event is Thursday,
November 15, at 7pm.
DOBSON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
1501 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Stop by the library and enter you name into
the drawing to win a book and 2 tickets.
Transportation will not be provided.
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November 2 - 15, 2012
MHS celebrates Homecoming and
recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness
White Wears Pink
for Breast Cancer
Story & Photos by R. Miguel
The month of October is recognized
as Breast Cancer awareness month and
athletes from around the country are
showing their support, by wearing pink
clothing or donning pink items on their
uniforms, to bring about awareness and
support for breast cancer.
Arizona
Cardinals
Superstar
wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, has
showcased his pink Nike shoes on game
days. Fitzgerald’s mother, Carol, lost her
battle with breast cancer five years ago
and Larry makes it a priority to show
his support during the entire month of
October.
Although he’s not a National
Football League (NFL) player yet, AkChin’s Nikolai White, a starting Center
and Linebacker for the Maricopa High
School Rams freshman football team,
has shown his support for breast cancer
awareness by lacing up his pink Cam
Newton Nike football cleats during
game days on Wednesdays, and plans to
continue for the entire month of October.
Nikolai suggested the idea of wearing
the pink shoes to his parents, who
strongly supported him with the idea.
“He came up with the idea himself,”
said Debbie Soliz, Nikolai’s mother.
“He said he wanted to do it for Jake and
for the cause. So we ordered the shoes
for him and they came in just in time.”
Nick’s reference to “Jake” is
meant for Deidra “Jake” Carlyle, his
family member from the Ak-Chin
Indian Community and a breast cancer
survivor. The weekend prior to his first
home game in October, Nikolai met
with Jake and asked her to sign his
shoes, which she kindly did. The pink
shoes and the motivation to perform
well in Jake’s honor inspired Nikolai’s
teammates to join in the cause.
“Because Nikolai is somewhat of a
leader with his teammates, they asked
him if they could use some pink tape
that he had to show their support,” Soliz
said. “So when the team took to the field
there was a lot of pink out there, it was
great.”
Known as a kind hearted person
and popular amongst his peers, teachers
and coaches, Nikolai is also known as a
fierce competitor on the gridiron, taking
his opponents down with bone jarring
hits and playing non-stop on both
offense and defense, taking breaks only
when teams change possessions.
If you’re were able to attend
Nikolai’s final game last week, you saw
the pink Cam Newton’s he sported and
the pink tape and socks his teammates
wore for the breast cancer cause.
The past couple of weeks have been
quite busy for students and faculty at
Maricopa High School as homecoming
activities and breast cancer awareness
events were celebrated. With the spirit
week kicking off homecoming, students
celebrated every day with a different
party theme; Monday was Superbowl
party, followed by Toga, Pajama, and
Costume parties.
Friday’s Black-Out also hosted a pep
rally, complete with choir singing, a
ukulele, rally games, flash mob and dance
performance. All senior football players
were also given special recognition at
the rally. The carnival had an array of
rides like the mechanical bull, inflatable
slides, hamster ball races and obstacle
course to get everyone psyched for the
“big” football game.
During halftime activities, Brian
Knight and Audrey Buhisan were
crowned as Homecoming King and
Queen. The Rams ended the night with a
34-18 victory over Coolidge, which kept
Maricopa’s state playoff hopes alive.
5th annual Girls Powder Puff football
game featured the Senior and Freshman
class in pink uniforms going up against
the Junior and Sophomores who donned
black jerseys. Prior to the start of the
Powder Puff game, Senior and Freshman
boys went at it against Juniors and
Sophomores in the He-Man Volleyball
game, with the Seniors and Freshman
sporting pink shirts and the Juniors and
Sophomores in black.
Top left: Audrey Buhisan and Brian
Knight crowned Homecoming King and
Queen.
Right: Deidra “Jake”
Carlyle (center in
pink) with members
of Maricopa High
School Freshman
team following their
final game of the
season.
Top right: He-Man Volleyball featured
Seniors and Freshman (pink) against
Juniors and Sophomores (black).
Wells volleyballers go pink for breast cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, the Maricopa Wells
Middle School volleyball teams, Varsity
and Junior Varsity, wore hand dyed
pink t-shirts during their game against
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Mountain Vista.
The t-shirts were made by players
and it seemed to motivate them as both
teams came out victorious. Following
Left: Holly Antone and Bianca Matta
show their enthusiasum and support of
MHS during the pep rally.
Below: A student gives it a shot at
demolishing a car during the carnival
the game,
players gave
pink paper
volleyball
tokens with
inspirational
inscriptions
on them to
players from
the opposing
team.
Above: Varsity Team
Right: Junior Varsity
The Juniors and Sophomores (black) prepare to play defense against the Seniors
and Freshman (pink) during the Powder Puff football game at Ram stadium.
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Saddleback Elementary School
1st Quarter Awards Assembly
Peters featured in alumni profile
“I have always admired Miss Tohono
O’odham Nation. To me she is someone who takes
pride in her Himdag (culture), people and nation.
...she not only takes the initiative to represent
the Nation but she also represents herself as a
beautiful O’odham woman willing to share who
she is as an individual.” - Wynona Peters
Story and photo by Kris Morago
Kinder, 1st and 2nd Grade
Academic Achievement:
 Celeste Gloria
 Emily Peters
 Xzalius Homer
 Kalene SanƟago
 Elvia Castro
 Virginia Castro
 Taylor SanƟago
Academic Effort:
 Daria Garcia
 Gabriel SanƟago
 Alonsa MachadoArellanes
 David GuƟerrez
 Ethan
Humeyumptewa

(Pre-School at
Saddleback)
Unique SanƟago
(Pre-School at
Saddleback)
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
A/B Honor Roll Awards:
 Sharon Carlyle
 KaƟe Kemp
 Lucy Miranda
 Dyami Huu Jackson
 Ethan Manuel
 Ava Quinonez
 Christen Kemp
 Mary Narcia
Principal’s Honor Roll
Awards:




Adrian Montana
Jose Miguel Jr.
Mariella Garcia
Heaven Smith
Character Counts Awards
for Trustworthiness:
Only one student was
selected from each class,
this student is a model
of trustworthiness in the
classroom.
 Eliza SanƟago
 Daria Garcia
 Alana Arellanes
 Michael Peters
 Corey Allison
 Arianna GuƟerrez
 Myles Peters
LEFT: Saddleback
Elementary school
hosted their 1st Quarter
Awards Assembly on
Friday, October 26th.
The morning assembly
was for K-2nd Grades.
RIGHT: Eliza Santiago was one
of seven Ak-Chin students to
earn the opportunity to have their
“hands” painted on the cafeteria/
multi-purpose room. The honor
was through the Character Counts
“model for trustworthiness.”
Legacy School Fall Festival
ABOVE: Families
have their choice of
jumping castles during
the Legacy Traditional
School Fall Festival.
LEFT: Isaiah Peters
attempts to score
a basket at the fall
festival.
Photos by Diana Carlyle
The community often sees tribal
royalty in parades, community events,
even in tribal pageants competing for
the very titles that they wear. They
wave, they smile and wear crowns
that highlight their culture and you
may interact with them for the briefest
moments.
Next time you are on-line, visit
the University of San Diego’s website
as they feature an alumni profile of
reigning Miss Tohono O’odham Nation
Wynona Peters. A 2011 USD graduate
and daughter of Ak-Chin member
Dave Peters, Sr., the story highlights
Peters’ success as a USD student
double majoring in sociology and
ethnic studies. The story is insightful
and an uplifting message to anyone
considering higher education.
The web address is: http://www.
sandiego.edu/cas/news_events/
feature_stories/wynona_peters.php
Garcia selected to Youth Commission
at NCAI convention in Sacramento
Alyssa Garcia (second from left) with the NCAI Youth Commission after their
Oath of Office ceremony held during the annual NCAI Convention.
At the recent National Congress of
American Indians Annual Convention
held last week in Sacramento, CA,
Alyssa Garcia was selected and sworn
into office as a member-at-large of the
NCAI Youth Commission.
The daughter of Lisa and Manuel
Garcia, Garcia joins a ten member
Commission whose purpose is to “unite
to serve our peoples concerns and
interests by enhancing the spiritual,
mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of tribal youth for a better Native
America,” according to the official
NCAI website.
Garcia became interested in the
commission when a former member
encouraged her to run for the position.
Attending the mid-year conference in
June, she was able to learn about NCAI
and “what the commission was about,”
she said.
Prior to arriving in Sacramento,
Garcia submitted an application that
included an essay. Those interested
were nominated by their peers or
through self-nomination. Garcia was
nominated by a peer and had to give
a two-minute speech. One by one,
each commission role was voted upon
and Garcia was selected for a female
member-at-large role. The group was
immediately sworn in together in front
of those in attendance.
“As
newly
elected
youth
commissioners, we were all asked to
speak at the Honoring Elder’s Luncheon
on an elder that has had an impact on
our lives. I chose to speak about my
(submitted photo)
grandmother Elizabeth Valles,” she
said.
Commission members are required
to attend meetings via conference call
and attend NCAI conferences in person
through fundraising efforts. They
are also encouraged to take steps to
address local youth issues. “I hope to
start a mentoring program within the
community. I think it’s always good for
youth to have someone they can look
and talk to,” Garcia said.
In her senior year at Seton High
school, Garcia was attending the
week-long convention representing the
Community as Miss Ak-Chin and as
a youth council member. She had the
opportunity to interact with attending
tribal leaders from all over the country.
Meeting a tribal councilwoman from
North Carolina who was intrigued
by her crown, Garcia explained its
meaning. Later that week, Garcia met
her 21 member delegation who also
wanted to hear the story.
Another highlight for Garcia
was the issues. “The National Indian
Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was a big
issue throughout the conference. Our
youth commission currently has two
members that sit on and work with their
committee.”
To learn more about NCAI, which
is the oldest and largest American
Indian and Alaska Native organization
in the country, and the NCAI youth
commission which was established in
1997, visit their website at www.ncai.
org.
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St. Francis Feast celebration brings music, dancing and entertainment
Mexican dance group entertains the feast crowd after lunch.
Story and photos by R. Miguel
The annual St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church Feast Day for the
Ak-Chin Indian Community featured
plenty of great entertainers and food
throughout the day on Saturday, October
13, 2012.
The feast day began with a 10 am
mass with Celebrant Father Gregory
Rice that was followed by an Opening
Procession with members of the White
Dove Mumsigo musicians and the
Matachina Dancers, led by Ed Miguel
from the Gila River Community.
Church attendees and members of the
community followed the dancers and
musicians, with selected members
asked to carry an arch to enshrine the
St. Francis statue as it was processed
around the church grounds, before
placing the statue on a decorated shrine
on the feast house floor.
The Matachina dancers performed
a few blessing dances in honor of St.
Francis Feast, before giving way to
attendees who wished to pay their
respects to the St. Francis statue.
After welcoming remarks by Deacon
Bill Demarco, a line formed for the
traditional lunch that featured; chili
stew, potato salad, beans, tortillas and
buns. While dining on the traditional
meal, attendees enjoyed the chicken
scratch music of White Dove Mumsigo,
which featured Ak-Chin Community
member, Juan White, on guitar. The
group played a variety of cumbias,
wailas, and chotes favorites.
The hometown dance group, Ak-Chin
Ba’ban Keihina dancers, performed a
number of traditional dances before
giving way to the Ballet Folklorico
Cuacualti dance group from the
city of Maricopa. The Caucualiti
dancers showcased beautiful attire
and performed a number of routines;
transformed from Mexico and Central
America. Their performance “wowed”
the crowd as they were rewarded with
rounds of applause following each
performance.
The Danza Apache De La Santa Cruz
group, who were also from Maricopa,
demonstrated traditional dances to the
powerful beat of drums during their
performance. The three performances
were followed by the closing Procession
march, which also had the Tohono
O’odham P’apkolo Group dance while
the march was ongoing.
Following a brief intermission, the
Tohono O’odham Braves took center
stage as they provided the chicken
scratch entertainment for the remainder
of the evening, which lasted until 12:00
am. The old school chicken scratch
performance by the Braves was met with
approval by the crowd as young and old
took to the dance floor to showcase their
dance skill in chote, waila and cumbia
dancing.
For those who took a break from
dancing and enjoyed watching p’apkolo
dancing, the Tohono O’odham P’apkolo
dancers were performing in the back of
the Feast House till the conclusion of
the celebration. During a break of the
chicken scratch dance, the San Juan
Children Kualyia Dancers from the AkChin Community performed the kualyia
and give away dance. The group was
also generously greeted as the children
as young as two years old gave a good
show and many nice giveaways too,
donated by the church.
Vendors and a raffle also kept the crowds
busy throughout the day, as many arts,
crafts and food vendors were set up to
satisfy cravings. The church raffle had
winners announcement throughout the
event and offered numerous prizes.
Tohono O’odham Braves play at the dance.
St. Francis of Assisi procession goes around the church.
San Juan Childrens dance group perform.
Chairman Louis Manuel, Jr. and Councilman
Gabe Lopez welcome Dierks Bentley.
Ak-Chin members and friends enjoy a break from the music
to visit with each other near the food booths.
KNIX personalities Ben and Matt with Barrel
Boy prepare to shoot t-shirts into the crowd.
Bentley continued from front page
set list included her first single,
“Ex-Old Man.” Gloriana was up
next, with the trio of Rachel Reinert
and brothers Tom and Mike Gossin.
Reinert shared backstage that she
was proud of her Native American
roots being, three percent Cherokee. Gloriana ended their set with
their current hit, “(Kissed You)
Good Night.”
With the sun setting and moonlight over Ak-Chin, Easton Corbin
energized the crowd with an hour
long set that featured his top singles
and cover tunes. Going into Gary
Allan’s “Watching Airplanes”, the
crowd could actually see some
airplanes flying overhead, as they
started dancing in the aisles. His set
list also included a Kenny Chesney
and a George Strait number.
By the end of the night, it was
headliner Bentley that everyone
wanted to see and dressed in jeans,
white t-shirt and jacket. Opening
his set with “Country and Cold
Cans” from his EP by the same
name, true to the song lyrics, he
placed a “trucker hat” on and took
off the jacket.
His set list was a mix of his
music from six studio albums and
recent EP. From “Feel that Fire,”
to the recent hits, “Am I the Only
One,” to “Lotta Leavin Left to Do,”
Bentley roused up the crowd with
“5-1-5-0.” In between songs, Bentley reflected on growing up here,
“living near Camelback Moun-
tain,” being able to “watch that sun
set go down,” and being able to see
“stars up there.”
He recognized family “my
mom is her tonight,” in-laws and
friends in the audience. Bentley
also paid special tribute to those
that have had or have their “last
name on a uniform,” dedicating his
song, “My Last Name” to all the
veterans in the audience.
Near the end of his performance, he introduced his band and
sang the appropriately fitting song
“Home.”
Chairman Louis Manuel, Jr.
welcomed Corbin backstage and
both Manuel and Councilman Gabe
Lopez welcomed Bentley to AkChin prior to his performance.
Photos by
Runner staff.
ABOVE: An energized
Easton Corbin listens to
a member of his band
play guitar.
RIGHT: Arizona native
Dierks Bentley during
his opening number.
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LBC (right of net) ran off three straight wins, the last coming against Rezurrection
in the championship game (above) for the tournament title.
Monstars and LBC netters reign
supreme in volleyball tournaments
Competitive League Tournament Champions
LBC
One championship team went
through the tournament with an unblemished record while another championship team defied the odds and worked
their way through the loser’s bracket for
their title.
That was what volleyball players
and fans witnessed during the Ak-Chin
Recreation Co-ed Volleyball League
tournament this past weekend as Monstars and LBC claimed titles in two separate tournaments.
In the co-recreation tournament
which was held on Saturday, Monstars,
dispatched M&M, The Players and
Headquarters twice for the championship award.
Throughout the league the Monstars
were the team to beat as they claimed the
best record when the season ended, they
continued great play in the tournament
which nabbed them the title. Placing
second was Headquarters while Honey
Badgers placed third. Other teams competing in Saturday’s co-recreation tournament included; Stanfield, Gears, Who
Gives A H and Dave’s Team.
In the power division tournament,
LBC worked their way into the championship game from the loser’s bracket
and out dueled heavily favorite Rezurrected in three sets for the crown.
After defeating the Peters in the second round, LBC suffered their first defeat to the hands of Hashan Kehk. After
their defeat, LBC ran off four straight
victories for the championship title.
Other teams competing were; 1 in
All, Warriors, Lee’s Team, Rez Rats,
Antone’s and People.
Recreational League Tournament Champions
Monstars
Competitive League Tournament Runners Up
Rezurrected
Recreational League Tournament Runners Up
Headquarters
Glitzy Girls take softball tourney
The Glitzy Girls from the Tohono O’odham Nation captured the five team Ak-Chin
Recreation women’s fast pitch softball tournament defeating Angel’s Angels and
Gila River Lady Warriors enroute to the title. Other teams competing were the Lady
Indians and B-Attitudez.
Photo by Kris Morago
Stanfield makes it seven in a row
Stanfield men’s baseball team made it seven in a row after defeating the Mesa Rays
in the Ak-Chin Recreation Men’s Baseball Tournament. Teams have come close at
times during the seven year reign but to no avail. The two other teams that tried this
Photo by Kris Morago
year included Ak-Chin and Casa Grande.
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Ak-Chin preschoolers select their pumpkins at Mother Nature’s Farm in Gilbert.
Ak-Chin Preschool Halloween activities
Ak-Chin Child Development and
daycare children were able to visit the
Mother Nature Farm in Gilbert last
week, where they enjoyed taking a
tractor ride around the grounds, petting
animals that included; horses, goats,
pigs and a donkey; playing in and
around miniature homes and choosing a
pumpkin of their own.
The tractor ride allowed students and
children to see where certain crops were
planted as well as where Mother Nature’s
animals were housed. Immediately after
the ride concluded, children were able to
pet and feed animals by hand.
A few yards from the animals, a play
area featured miniature play homes of
colonial features.
Following play time, children and
students were able to eat a lunch that
included; turkey sandwiches, chips,
cookies and juice.
Before departing back to the school,
students and children were allowed to
get one free pumpkin for their own and
decorate at stations set up around the
area. Many of the students decided to
take their pumpkin(s) back to the school
where they could decorate it in their
classrooms.
To continue activities of the Halloween
theme, the school hosted a Halloween
Party at the school where students,
daycare children, staff and parents were
able to dine on subs and potluck dishes
and enjoyed Halloween activities that
included candy give aways and games.
Students and children were able to
visit Community Departments within
walking distance for free candies.
The free throw booth was popular amongst kids who were looking to win prizes.
Ak-Chin Recreation Halloween Carnival
Plenty of food, games and goblins
were out and about during the annual
Ak-Chin
Recreation
Department
Halloween Carnival at Milton “Paul”
Antone Memorial Park, on Sunday
October 28th.
Throughout the evening, children
and adults dined on fried tacos, hot
dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn, fry bread
and sweets, while others tried their
luck winning prizes at game booths
that included; dart throw, free throw
shooting, soda ring toss, candy dunk
tank and cake walk.
Some brave ones even challenged
themselves to make their way through
Preschool costume
judges from left: Jeremy
Johns, Georgia Corella
and Richard Carlyle
have a difficult time
selecting a winner
during the Halloween
Party. Over thirty
students and daycare
children competed in
the contest.
Students compete by
classrooms in the “rolling
the pumpkin” contest.
Other games were played
throughout the morning
for prizes. A luncheon of
subs and potluck dishes
were provided for lunch.
the Haunted House, which featured
terrifying monsters and loud chainsaw
sounds to go along with scary screaming
noises as they walked through long dark
mazes.
On the main grounds, little and big
Halloween creatures, super heroes and
other characters happily made their
way around the grounds enjoying the
atmosphere. Prior to the conclusion
of the carnival, Recreation staff held a
costume contest in four different age
groups, 0-5, 6-12, 13-17 and 18 and up,
and three winners from each age group
were given gift certificates.
Left: Sammy Justin
is led to jail by
Marciano Joaquin
and Waylon
Antone. The cells
were kept full with
prisoners who were
paid to be put in
jail.
Right: Adults were also
recognized with gift certificates
for their costumes. From left
are; The Drop It Like It’s Hot
girl, Pirate Monkey, Gorilla and
Bannana.
RECREATION ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER 2012
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
1
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Gym Closed during league games, practices and programs)
4
Men’s 35+/Women’s
Basketball Tournament
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5
NABI P.E. @ 4:45 p.m.
Women’s
Volleyball League Games
@ 6:00 p.m.
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7
8
3
2
Mini Basketball Games
@ 5:30 p.m.
Youth Soccer Game
@ 6:00 p.m.
SAT
Youth Co-Ed
Volleyball Game
@ 6:30 p.m.
9
Youth Girls Volleyball
Game @ 11:00 a.m.
Men’s 35+/Women’s
Basketball Tournament
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DEADLINE
NABI P.E.
@ 4:45 p.m.
Mini Basketball Practice
@ 5:00 p.m.
to sign up for
Veteran’s Day
Recreation Co-Ed Volleyball Volleyball Tournament
@ 5:30 p.m.
Tournament
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NABI P.E. @ 4:45 p.m.
CLOSED
FRI
Mini Basketball Practice
@ 5:00 p.m.
Women’s
Volleyball League
Games @ 6:00 p.m.
@ 5:30 p.m.
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7TH ANNUAL CO-ED
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
(NOVEMBER 16-18)
If you were brave enough to visit the
Haunted House, Micheal Meyers and
his buddies were waiting to scare you to
the extreme.
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EMPLOYEE UPDATE
AK-CHIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OPENING NOVEMBER 2012
Lily Maldonado
Paloma Cisneros
Rosario Waites
Custodian
Assistant Program Coordinator
Shift Supervisor
Maintenance Dept.
Early Childhood Dept.
Retail Enterprises
Aleah Sam
Jason Garcia
Security Guard
Security Guard
Lorenzo Batopis
Security Guard
Law & Order
Law & Order
Law & Order
UltraStar Cinemas is now accepting resumes and applications for a variety
of positions at our new entertainment facility that will be located south of
Phoenix Arizona on the Ak-Chin reservation near the city of Maricopa, AZ.
This amazing entertainment center will include 12 State of the Art digital
theaters, 24 lanes of bowling, a sit down restaurant, laser tag arena, family
arcade and a bar and lounge area for adults 21+.
•Marketing and Group Sales Coordinator
•Maintenance supervisor
•Projectionists
•Bowling Lane Tech
(No Résumé needed to apply) Many of our entry level position offer flexible
hours and advancement opportunities.
DelRoy Narcia
Pamela Velasquez
Iris Smith
Security Guard
Enrollment/Academic Advisor
Administrative Support Technician
Law & Order
Education
Elder Program
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Current openings in the Community:
* Senior Cook - Vekol Market
* GED Instructor
* Gaming Agent Trainee
* Maintenance Technician
* Lab Tutor - High School
(part-time)
* FF/CEP Paramedic (temp,
reserve, no benefits)
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.
•Cast members (General Floor Staff) - Looking for outgoing, friendly, motivated
people to work Movie Theater and bowling center positions. Must be
efficient with cash handling, detail oriented and able to follow specific
directions in a high paced atmosphere. Working weekends & holidays is a
requirement.
•Line Cooks - Looking for experienced cooks to prepare consistent quality food
for the venue. Must have food handler certification and availability to work
weekends and holidays.
•Bartenders – looking for qualified energetic, friendly and motivated people to
work in the bar and lounge serving positions. Must have at least 2 years prior
experience as a bartender and availability to work weekends & holidays. A
current Title 4 certification is required.
•Servers - Looking for energetic, friendly and motivated people to work in
restaurant, bowling center and Star Class food sections. Must be efficient
with cash in a fast paced environment. Availability to work weekends &
holidays is a requirement. A current Title 4 certification is required.
•Janitorial/Porters- Looking for hard working/ dedicated staff members to
work after public hours to clean and maintain the facility. Must be willing to
efficiently perform assigned tasks while unsupervised. Working weekends,
holidays and late nights are required.
•Vault Cashier – This position requires individuals that are good with accounting
and efficient working with cash. Working knowledge of 5-key operation and
proficient with accounting software through the point of sale equipment a
must. All applicants must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
If you are claiming Indian Preference,
proof of tribal enrollment
MUST be submitted at the time of application.
If you would like to join our team and be part of this exciting project you can
send your application to:
UltraStar Cinemas
1060 Joshua Way
Vista, CA 92081
Attn: HR – AK Jobs
NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS
Applications are currently being accepted ONLY by mail. Please do not
attempt to deliver them to the construction site as they will not be accepted.
11/1 Gwendolyn Lopez
11/1 Chance Love
11/2 Bruce Shine
11/3 Carla Carlyle
11/4 Lisa Wiltshire
11/5 Aaron Peters
11/8 Eddie Berzoza
11/8 Joseph Holloway
11/9 Mayra Carrillo
11/9 Susan Cons
11/9 Jessica Fitzgerald
11/9 Cecil Peters
11/11 Erasmo Castillo
11/13 Stephen Dailey
11/13 Gerald Owen
11/14 Raychel Peters
Resumes for key positions can be
sent by mail or emailed to: AkJobs@
UltraStarMovies.com . Please cut and
paste your resume into the body of
the email as attachments will not be
opened.
ATTN: AK-CHIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS and
COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ONLY (SEE BELOW)
Interested Ak-Chin Community
Members may pick up an application at
the Ak-Chin Indian Community Human
Resource Department and may hand
deliver or fax, application, resume,
references, Certificate of Indian Blood
and salary history to the Ak-Chin
Indian Community Human Resources
Department. All others must follow
instructions listed above.
Environmental Protection Department
(Water Operations)
OUTDOOR WASTEWATER/SEWER
EMERGENCIES CALL
520-858-6999
OUTDOOR WATER
EMERGENCIES CALL
520-858-6061
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Ask Dr. Gail
QuesƟon:
SomeƟmes we hear in the Community that social services can help us
with various family things, however, we also know that child protecƟve
services is social services and we get scared that our kids might be taken
away if we ask for help. What does social service do?
This is an excellent ques on and the social service department has
discussed this issue trying to decide how to get the message out that social
services’ is not just “Child Protec ve Services”. In fact, we have talked about
changing the name of social services to “Behavioral Health Services” so
that Community members are clear on what services are currently offered.
The types of services that the current social services’ offers are:
Lori Garcia of Social Services stands in front of donated clothing, shoes and toys
at the old Ak-Chin Farms Headquarters.
Social Services gives away items
On Friday, October 26th, the AkChin Social Services Department
gave away a number of donated items
that included; shoes, toys and clothes
to community members and persons
residing in the community.
The one day event was well
attended as interested people came by
to check on items that was of interest
to them. Dress and work pants, stuffed
animals and toys, sweater for the
upcoming winter season and other
items were available.
The event took place at the old
Ak-Chin Farm headquarters which
is located behind the current main
headquarters, which houses staff from
Social Services.
Staff is looking to set up another
date in the near future for members to
come and select more donated items.
Staff would like to thank the many
community members and employees
who donated items for the give away.
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Counseling for adults
Counseling for children
Counseling for families
Substance abuse treatment for both adults and teens
Burial services
Home makers services
Case management for both adults and children
Different kinds of group therapy
We have crisis interven on services
We also work with the courts and the jail to assist people who are
incarcerated or on proba on and need some assistance. When someone
asks for assistance from what we now call “Social Services” that does NOT
mean that they will be dealing with child protec ve services.
Child Protec ve Service or (CPS) operates outside of the guidelines of social
services or behavioral health services. They are not the same.
Thus, if someone needs assistance and calls our department at (520) 5681093 they will not be talking to child protec ve services but to behavioral
health services. Child Protec ve Services can be reached at (520) 568-1098.
They are different.
If any Community member would like to talk to me directly about anything
in this ar cle please call me at 520-568-1093 or you can always call my cell
at 602-757-6997. Hope this helps.
12 STEP
RECOVERY MEETINGS
MONDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
5:30PM
Ak-Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
Transportation provided
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Maricopa Lutheran
16540 N Porter Rd
TUESDAY:
5:00PM
Closed: Native Only
48227 W Farrell Rd
6:30PM
Maricopa Lutheran
16540 N Porter Rd
WEDNESDAY:
7:00PM
Ak-Chin Housing
48277 W Farrell Rd.
THURSDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
48227 W Farrell Rd
FRIDAY:
12:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
7:00PM
Maricopa Lutheran
16540 N Porter Rd
Celebrate Recovery
7:00PM
First Baptist Church
18705 N John Wayne
Pkwy
Al-Anon
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
SATURDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
SUNDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
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Ak-Chin Indian Community HigherEducation
Scholarship Policies Deadline for Submitting
Application to Education Department
**********November 30th Deadline**********
Application Procedure for Scholarship
Grant
Students are responsible to complete the
following steps for scholarship funding:
1. Student applies to and is accepted for
enrollment at an Eligible Institution.
2. Student applies for Campus-based
Aid at the Eligible Institution, if
applicable.
3. Student completes the Ak-Chin
Scholarship Program application
from the Ak-Chin Education
Department.
A
completed
application file includes the
following documents:
a. Ak-Chin Scholarship Program
application form
b. A current Certificate of
Indian Blood (CIB) from the
community Enrollment Office
(new applicant only)
c. A letter of acceptance from
an Eligible Institution (new
applicants,
transfers
and
previously suspended students)
d. A current official transcript
from the Eligible Institution for
Continuing Students
e. An official high school transcript
or GED certificate for the new
students
Tohono O’odham
among the
thousands who
attended Kateri
canonization in
Rome
A delegation from the
Tohono O’odham Nation were
among the thousands attending
the canonization of Kateri
Tekakwitha in Rome, Italy on
Sunday, October 21st. Leaving
Arizona on October 18th, Naomi
Miguel from Chui Chu village,
traveled with her mother and
maternal grandmother to witness
the historic occasion.
Sitting in the first 11 rows,
Naomi and her family were
part of the estimated 70,000
in attendance. In memory of
her late grandmother, they took her
grandmother’s Kateri statue to Italy.
A highlight for her was to hear the
Mohawk choir sing the Kateri song in
their language during the Mass and hear
all the natives cheer and holler when
Pope Benedict said Saint Kateri.
After mass, tribes in attendance
4. Education Department sends a blank
Higher Education Needs Analysis
form to the Eligible Institution.
5. Eligible Institution completes the
Higher Education Needs Analysis
form after students’ file is completed
with the Financial Aid Office
and returns it to the Education
Department.
6. Education Department makes an
(photos by Naomi Miguel)
award determination based on
brought out their drums and began
Unmet Need and eligibility of
singing. “The ceremony itself was such
student if application process is
an amazing experience, especially with
a lot of Native people. Seeing the streets
of Italy being walked on by Natives
in traditional regalia was something I
loved witnessing,” Naomi said.
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139
Sunday Mass at 12:00 pm
November 4 –31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Gregory Rice, MHM
November 11 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Ed Meulemans
November 18 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Ed Meulemans
November 25 – First Sunday of Advent, Fr. John Cunningham
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 1 - All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation
November 2 - All Soul’s Day - Mass 5:30 pm
Ak-Chin Cemetery, Dcn. Bill DeMarco
Cultural Diversity Mass with Bishop Nevares
(Prelude starts at 3:30pm)
Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 4:30 pm
St. Agnes Parish – Phoenix, AZ
Catholic Council of Elders Meeting (Kateri Canonization Forum)
Saturday, November 17 at 10 am
St. Anthony Mission - Sacaton, AZ
Thanksgiving Day Mass with Fr. Ed Meulemans
Thursday, November 22 at 9 am
St. Peter Parish – Bapchule, AZ
complete.
7. Check request is processed through
the Ak-Chin Finance Department
made payable to the Eligible
Institution.
8. Education department forwards the
Check to the Eligible Institution.
9. Education Department gives notice
of award to the student.
10. New students are required to attend
a mandatory orientation provided by
the Ak-Chin Education Department.
The Education Department will
provide notice of the orientation
date.
11. Education Department provided a
report to the Education Committee
once per semester on the number
of students participating in the
Scholarship Program.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING
APPLICATION TO EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
ACADEMIC TERM DEADLINE
Spring Semester: November 30th
Summer Session: April 30th
Fall Semester: June 30th
Tri-Semester Students: June 30th
Open –entry, open exit: Two Months
prior to entry
All deadlines must be met in order to
receive funding! The only exception to
meeting the required deadline occurs
when a student elects to attend Summer
Session. In the event, the Summer
School transcript will not be available
in time to meet the following Fall
application deadline. Rather than render
the student’s application incomplete,
funding for the following Fall semester
shall be based on the previous Spring
school transcript.
Perfect AĴendance
1st Quarter
August 6-October 5, 2012
Frankie Carlyle
DelRoy Clark
Katie Kemp
Kristen Kemp
Mercedes Garcia
Adrian Montana
Ava Quinonez
Stephan Quinonez
Richard Villegas
Kevin Villegas
Christopher Rodgers
Nathan Bernal
Desiree Bernal
Heaven Smith
Shanna Narcia
Mary Narcia
Robert Stephens Jr.
Volincia Pablo
Maverick Santiago
Great Job!
Truant Officer
Miranda
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Ak-Chin Indian Community Has One (1) Vacancy
For The Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board
All interested individuals are eligible to apply.
All interested parties who wish to be considered for appointment for the vacancy of the Ak-Chin Industrial
Board, must send a letter of interest to the Tribal Administration Office.
1.
The Industrial Park Board is actively involved in recruiting tenants to lease land within the park,
and generally developing the Park in a manner which appeals to outside businesses.
2.
The Board oversees the Industrial Park tenants and ensures compliance with Community Lease
agreements.
3.
Meetings average once a month or on an as-needed basis. Must become familiar with the leases
of existing tenants, and engage in interview and screening process for new tenants. Some travel is likely.
REQUIREMENTS: Community employees must submit documentation from their supervisors allowing
them to serve on the Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board. Documentation from supervisors must accompany letter
of interest.
Please send all letters of interest Attn:
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Honors
Veteran’s Day with Meals for Military
(Maricopa, Ariz.) – In appreciation of
their service, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
Resort is saluting Veterans by offering
a complimentary meal for military
members.
Active and retired military members
must show proper identification to
receive this offer. The offer is available
for lunch or dinner on November 11 &
12.
Harrah’s welcomes current members of
the military and veterans to The Buffet
for lunch or dinner. Guests can choose
from the endless options of traditional
American favorites as well as Italian,
Chinese and Mexican fare.
The buffet features delicious choices
that include favorites like: handcarved meats, delicious sides and fresh
ingredients. The Buffet also features a
full dessert bar that has sweets and treats
for everyone.
AK-Chin Community Tribal Council
ATTN: Victoria mith
S
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ
85138
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Ak-Chin Indian Community Has One (1) Vacancy
Open For The Ak-Chin Energy Services
Open to Ak-Chin Community Members only
All interested parties who wish to be considered for appointment for the one (1) vacancy on the Ak-Chin
Energy Services, must send a letter of interest to the Tribal Administration Office.
FUNCTIONS OF THE AK-CHIN ENERGY SERVICES:
1. Regulates and oversees all areas of power and electric utility sources and services of the Ak-Chin Indian
Community.
2. To acquire, maintain and expand electric utility services within the community.
3. To study and investigate the feasibility of acquiring, operating, and maintaining other electric utility
service within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Community Council is looking for individuals with the following qualifications:
1. Must have the ability and willingness to learn and understand the Electric Power Industry.
2. Experience working in a business environment and the ability to learn and understand business practices
is preferred, but not required.
3. Must have sufficient education and/or experience to make sound judgments.
4. Must be able to attend board meetings and functions at various scheduled times and at least on a quarterly basis.
5. All community members who apply must provide written authorization from their immediate Supervisors
allowing them to serve on the board.
6. All applicants must process a valid driver’s license.
Ak-Chin Community Council
ATTN: Victoria mith
S
Maricopa, AZ
85138
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Ak-Chin Indian Community Has Five (5) Vacancies
For The Ak-Chin Education Committee
Open to Community Members Only
All interested parties who wish to be considered for appointment for the vacancy of the Ak-Chin Education
Committee, must send a letter of interest to the Tribal Administration Office.
1. Oversee and assist the Ak-Chin Education Department with the development and direction of the Ak-Chin
Higher Education and trade school students.
2. Assist PAC ( Parent Advisory Committee) to develop Educational Programs with the Maricopa Elementary,
Jr. High, and Highs Schools.
3. Participate in educational activities coordinated through the Ak-Chin Education Department.
4. Keep accurate records and minutes of Committee activities for submission to the Community Council.
Slow Pitch Softball Tournament
For the benefit of
REQUIREMENTS: Community employees must submit documentation from their supervisors allowing
them to serve on the Ak-Chin Education Committee. Documentation from supervisors must accompany
letter of interest.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
AK-Chin Community Tribal Council
ATTN: Victoria A. mith
S
Maricopa, AZ
85138
November 24, 2012, 8:00 am
Globe Community Center
All community members welcome!
CO-ED, open to ALL AGES
Donate!
Call or go online at
support.woundedwarriorproject.org/individual-fundraising/GlobeMiami
Sign up now!!!
Call 928-812-0302
Registration ends Tuesday, November 6
$150 Team Entrance Fee
All Players Will Receive an Exclusive Event T-shirt
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
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November 2 - 15, 2012
Gila River Health Care Looks Ahead
Submitted by Dr. Amish Purohit
Chief Executive Officer
Gila River Health Care
Second, GRHC is in the planning and design stage
of a new Administration building that will be
located here in Sacaton. Over the years, GRHC has
grown tremendously, and we have been unable to
accommodate the growth due to lack of space. We
have known for many years that we do not have
enough clinical space to accommodate more
doctors or other clinical providers. This has resulted
in problems for you accessing your physician. As a
result, in an effort to increase clinical space, we will
be moving all non-clinical functions that do not
support direct patient care into the new
Administration building when completed. This will
allow GRHC to convert existing space that is
occupied by non-clinical areas into clinical space
and make room for more clinics. On the horizon,
GRHC will be looking to expand the Dental clinic
and create a separate Internal Medicine, Pediatrics,
and Family Medicine clinics. I am sure many
patients and members in the Community will
wonder why we have invested in a new
Administration building, but really it is so that we
can expand clinical space to improve the range of
services we have to offer at GRHC as well improve
access to those services.
At Gila River Health Care (GRHC), we are continuing
to improve the quality of our services. But in order
to accomplish a higher level and quality of these
services, we need to expand our space. Currently, if
you walk the halls of our clinics, you will find
patients and families standing in the hallways for
their appointments or medications since we do not
have the space to accommodate all our patients
with the recent, increased demand for our services
and general growth.
GRHC truly understands the needs of the
Community, our patients, and their families. We are
undergoing many expansion projects and
construction to improve the facilities for you. I want
to take this opportunity to highlight some of the
main projects that we are working on or will be
working on in the near future. I will also provide
insight as to why we are undertaking some of the
projects we have as an organization.
The first project that we have worked on is our
Wash Rack, or the car wash, that was recently built
and is now being utilized. The main reason for this
project was to ensure that we provide clean
vehicles for our patients when they are transported
by Gila River Health Care transportation services. It
allows GRHC to be efficient and allows each of the
vehicles to be cleaned in a timely manner.
Cleanliness of our vehicles is kept a top priority so
that none of our patients that use GRHC
transportation services ride in a filthy or dirty
vehicle. We want to make sure that your ride with
GRHC transportation is stellar and that we provide
you with the best possible experience.
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Thirdly, in the near future we are looking at
converting the existing Administration building
into a medical imaging center that will house an
MRI and CT scanner. Currently, all of our patients
that need these services have to go outside of the
Community to get these services. For your
convenience we have elected to build a center so
you, our patients, do not have to travel far to get
these services.
Fourth, for our Community on the west end, GRHC
will be constructing and implementing an urgent
care center. In the past, I have heard many requests
from patients saying that they do not have an
emergency room or other resource to go to after
hours or on the weekend. The urgent care center
should alleviate some of these concerns, as our
patient will have the ability to seek care after hours
and weekends and have skilled personnel that are
trained in treating higher acuity cases. In addition
to the urgent care center, we will be building a
heli-pad as well. We have had issues in the past
when emergency medical services personnel are
confused where a helicopter may land if a patient
needs to be emergently transferred by air to a
surrounding facility. The heli-pad will allow easier
identification for air transport services and
expedite a critical process to ensure the safety of
our patients.
For our Ak-Chin Community, we are currently
working with your community leaders to plan the
future of the Ak-Chin Clinic and the services that
need to be provided for you. We will be assessing
various options with your community leaders to
ensure that we fully address the future of health
care in your community. We at GRHC understand
that health care should be comprehensive and
convenient for you, and we are taking steps to
ensure that we can accommodate your needs as
we move forward.
Lastly, while GRHC is in expansion mode, we are
staying true to the Patient and Family Centered
Care Model. The expansion projects that I have
outlined in this article have been designed with
you in mind since the ultimate goal for GRHC is to
provide high-quality accessible care to you and
your family.
Gila River Health Care Breast Cancer Awareness Event A Great Success
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GRHC is grateful to its sponsors - most importantly to Gila River Telecommunications, Native Technology Solutions, and Gila River Sand and Gravel
Komatke Health Center
17487 South Healthcare Drive
Laveen, Az 85339
Phone: 520-550-6000
Fax: 520-550-6033
Accountability
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
483 West Seed Farm Road
Sacaton, AZ 85147
Phone: 520-562-3321
Fax: 602-528-1240
Ak Chin Health Clinic
48203 West Farrell Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Phone: 520-568-3881
Fax: 520-568-3884
Commitment
Patients & Families
Quality
Self-Governance
Trust
Culture
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November 2 - 15, 2012
November 30-December 1, 2012
Ak-Chin Indian Community Gymnasium
Entry Fee: One unwrapped toy from each player
Deadline Tuesday November 20, 2012 4pm
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
To enter a Team or more Information
call: (520) 251-3229 or
e-mail mlantone@ak-chin.nsn.us
(Toys will be given to Ak-Chin Social Services to hand out to needy
families in the community, Thank you for your supporting the Ak-Chin Youth Council)
Date: Tuesday, November 6th
Native American
Education Program
Family Night
FREE Book
for all
children
who attend!
Dinner
Provided!
AGENDA:

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
5:30—5:45 pm: Welcome
LaMon Begay, PAC Chairperson
5:45—6:00 pm: Dinner Served
6:00—6:30 pm: Truancy
Presentation
Yolanda Miranda, PAC ViceChairperson and Ak-Chin Truancy
Officer
6:30—6:45 pm: Perfect
Attendance Awards
Parent Advisory Committee
6:45—7:00 pm: Needs
Assessment Survey
Teri Ponticello, Grants Coordinator
7:00—7:30 pm: GLUEP Science
Experiment
June Shull, Parent Liaison
LOCATION:
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Multi Purpose Room
45725 W. Honeycutt Ave.
Contact Person:
June Shull
Phone: 520-568-6100
E-mail: jshull@musd20.org
Teri Ponticello
Phone: 520-568-5100
E-mail: tponticello@musd20.org
Maricopa Unified: A community dedicated to
student success.
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Ak-Chin Hohokam Park
• Walk - Starts at 9 am
• Toka Tournament Starts at 10 am
• Horse Shoe Tournament Starts at 10 am
• Free Hot Dogs & Burgers 10 am to1 pm
• Vendors
Vaila/Waila site
• Vaila/Waila Dance The Lopez Band
5 pm to 12 am
• Vendors
Ak-Chin MPA Memorial Park
• Carnival –
11 am to 11 pm
• Basketball Tournament
(at Ak-Chin gym)
Starts at 6:30 pm
• Vendors
Harrah’s Ballroom
• Pageant
2 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
Vaila/Waila site
• Coronation Dance 5 pm to 10 pm
Mumsigo Tribe
• Vendors
• Parade - 9 am
Starts at 11:30 am
• Cultural Performances 10 am to 4 pm
• KOHN Radio Station All Day
• Carnival – 11 am to 11 pm
• Youth Dance - 6 pm to 10 pm
Ak-Chin Arena
• Riding Events - 1 pm to 6 pm
• Vendors
Vaila/Waila site
• Dance - 5 pm to 2 am
DFaktion9 & Two Rivers Band
• Fireworks - 8 pm
• Vendors at all sites
DECEMBER 23, 2012 - SUNDAY DECEMBER 20, 2012 - THURSDAY
November 2 - 15, 2012
DECEMBER 22, 2012 - SATURDAY
DECEMBER 21, 2012 - FRIDAY
DECEMBER 15, 2012 - SATURDAY
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Southern Dunes
• Golf Tournament 9am to1pm
• Community Wristband 3pm to 10 pm
• BBQ - 4 pm to ?
• Music by CR Band –
4 pm to 10 pm
(at Ak-Chin gym)
Starts at 6:30 pm
• Vendors
• Basketball Tournament at
Recreation Gymnasium
Starts at 9 am
• Vendors
Ak-Chin Arena
• Roping
Books open at 9 am
Roping starts at 10 am
• Vendors
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November 2 - 15, 2012
47021 W. Farrell Rd. Maricopa, AZ 85139 Phone: (520)568-1650 Fax: (520)568-1651
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