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Ak-Chin O`odham Runner - Ak

Volume XXIX, Issue 16
Maricopa, Arizona
August 21 - September 3, 2015
Country artist Jo Dee
Messina and reggae
band The Wailers
headline The Lounge
Jo Dee Messina performs at The Lounge.
Story and photos by K. Morago
H
arrah’s Ak-Chin guests enjoyed two days of
music when Jo Dee Messina and The Wailers
performed in The Lounge during the August 7th
weekend.
Messina stepped onto the stage Friday night for
one show, entertaining guests with her country hits
and new music off her latest CD, “Me.” In Arizona
for a trio of shows, her Lounge performance was
hampered by a cold. Coughing and voice struggling
at first, Messina was able to find a comfortable vocal
range performing amazingly to the capacity filled
audience.
As promised, Messina performed her hits. “Bye,
bye,” “Bring on the Rain,” “Stand Beside Me,” were
mixed in with new songs “Peace Sign” and “Me.”
The set list also included “Lesson in Leavin,” “I’m
Alright,” and “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”
Sharing stories of her life in between songs, it was
interacting with the audience that added a song not
on the set list. Her song “Because You Loved Me,”
as the title suggests, was sung to a couple celebrating
thirty years of marriage attending the show.
The next night, The Lounge became a “Punky Reggae
Party” as The Wailers took the stage for a nearly
two hour show. Ak-Chin fans took over a section,
dancing and singing along to the music of the late
Bob Marley. The music has continued with original
Wailer Aston “The Birdman” Barrett, Sr., and new
members of The Wailers.
Performing music that has sold 250 million albums
worldwide, the music continues to resonate with
fans. “Jammin,’” “One Love,” and “Three Little
The Lounge continues to page 2
Ak-Chin Indian Community
announces MulƟ-Million Dollar
Expansion of Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Casino
(Maricopa, Ariz.) – Chairman Louis J. Manuel,
Jr., members of the Ak-Chin Indian Community
Tribal Council as well as representatives from
the Community recently announced plans for
a multi-million dollar expansion at Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino. With initial work to begin
in spring 2016, the expansion is expected to
include a spa, a conference center with multiuse ballroom space, a parking garage, additional
restaurants and more than 200 additional rooms.
“The Ak-Chin Indian Community has a longstanding and successful relationship with
Caesars Entertainment and the management
at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The expansion
will allow the hotel and casino to continue to
bring quality hospitality and entertainment to
Pinal County and the State of Arizona,” said
Chairman Manuel. “We have long-known the
importance of providing opportunities like this
to our Community and the surrounding areas.”
Ak-Chin Council with Caesars Entertainment leadership. From left
to right: Gabriel Lopez, Robert Miguel, Chairman Louis Manuel,
Jr., Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora, Vice-Chairman
Delia Carlyle, Ann Antone and Harrah’s General Manager Robert
Livingston. CEO Frissora visited Harrah’s Ak-Chin in late June.
According to Robert Livingston, general manager of Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino, this expansion will increase room availability,
accommodate additional visitors and will also provide an
opportunity to host large-scale entertainment, conventions and
other meetings.
According to the 2011 Ak-Chin/Harrah’s feasibility study the
Ak-Chin Indian Community generates an estimated impact of
more than $500 million in direct or indirect monies each year
from its various business enterprises. In addition to Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino, the Ak-Chin Indian Community also owns
Ak-Chin Farms, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, the Santa
Cruz Commerce Center and UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at
Ak-Chin Circle.
“The economic impact created during the expansion and the
prospect for additional jobs once the project is complete will
only further benefit the City of Maricopa and Pinal County as
well as the Community,” said Chairman Manuel.
For more information regarding the Ak-Chin Indian Community
and future updates regarding the expansion, visit www.ak-chin.
nsn.us.
Ak-Chin Youth Council inaugurates new additions
Story and photos by J. Ysaguirre
T
he celebration was in the air as Ak-Chin
Youth Council Coordinator, Antonio
Davis invited friends, family and fellow
community members to the Justice Center’s
community room for the 2015 Youth Council
Inauguration. Held on August 13 at 6pm, the
inauguration ceremony was one to remember
as this was the 10th year Ak-Chin has had a
Youth Council.
There was a plan for having a 10 year
celebration at this year’s inauguration,
unfortunately plans fells through. However,
Antonio still hopes to have a celebration later
this year. “Hopefully sometime later this year
we’ll be able to invite the community back for
a big 10 year celebration.” he said.
Steve Peters, Charlene Whitman, Dannon
Peters, Bianka Mata, Dennis Antone and
Alyssa Garcia all took their oath with
Judge Burke and signed their respective
documentation of service. After the applause
from family and friends in attendance, Ak-
Inside this Issue
Chin Chairman Louis Manuel, Jr. spoke a
few words as a keynote speaker. “You guys
continue to do an awesome job” he stated. “I
would like to thank the parents, grandparents,
aunts, uncles and siblings who have supported
you.” Chairman Manuel, Jr. also went on to
speak a few words about how positive the
future of Ak-Chin’s youth looks and stated of
how proud he is of the new members of youth
council.
After Chairman Manuel, Jr.’s speech, it was
time for the President’s inauguration speech.
Alyssa Garcia, who was re-elected for a
second term as Youth Council President went
up to the podium and began her speech in
O’odham and finished her speech in English,
at times speaking a mixture of the two.
Her inauguration speech summed up her
appreciation and support of the community.
“Youth Council has grown so much, we
Ak-Chin Youth Council officers after taking their Oath of Office administered by Akconsider each other like a second family,”
Youth Council continues to page 3
Chin Chief Judge Brian Burke (not pictured). From left to right: Dennis Antone, Alyssa
Garcia, Bianka Mata, Steve Peters, Charlene Whitman and Dannon Peters.
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Elder News
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Library News
Page 3
Community News
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Education News
Page 8 & 9
Page 10
Sports & Recreation News
Mercury event
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Birds,” also had the crowd
gathered on the gaming
floor dancing.
“I Shot
the Sheriff,” “Exodus,”
and “Redemption Song,”
rounded out the set.
The Lounge continued from front page
The Wailers had their own cheering section from Ak-Chin.
Sitting left of the stage, the group celebrated One Love in The
Lounge on Saturday, August 8th.
COMMUNITY MEETING
Monday, August 31st
6pm - 8pm
Ak-Chin Service Center
After the show, Birdman
was spotted on the gaming
floor and he graciously took
time to sign autographs
and take pictures with
fans. He asked Ak-Chin
member Norma Vincent if
she brought any popovers.
Birdman, whose dreadlocks
were fashioned in a bun on
his head, unfastening his
dreads to re-fix his bun,
the dreadlocks reached the
floor.
Story and photos by Sonia DePaola
The Ak-Chin Mighty Turtles &
Snapping Turtles traveled to the Gila
River Wellness Center in Sacaton to
attend the 8th Annual Summer Bash
Chair Volleyball Tournament & Games
on Friday, August 7th.
Mildred Narcia at the frisbee throw.
The Wailers perform at The Lounge. Fans danced
to reggae music which originated with the late
Bob Marley.
Sonya Pena
was able to
meet original
Wailer Aston
“The Birdman”
Barrett, Sr. after
the show next
to The Range
steakhouse.
Barrett met with
fans and signed
autographs.
Fans came from all over,
including the O’odham
communities of Gila River
and Tohono O’odham
Nation. For the Woods
family, who traveled from
the GuAchi village, meeting
Birdman was a treat. “We
were late to the concert but
we enjoyed it, and lucky for
us we got a photo,” Arlene
Wood said.
Turtles travel to Sacaton for tough competition
Ak-Chin Turtles face the District Elder
team in chair volleyball
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Elders participated in Bean Bag Toss,
Frisbee Toss, Basketball Throw,
Newspaper Crunch & Stackers. They
also competed against several different
Gila River district teams in Chair
Volleyball. With Health Education
staff Martina Peters & Dwayne Yazzie
coaching alongside the teams, the
Turtles faced tough opponents.
Attending were Elders Euphrasia Mike,
Evelina Lopez, Mildred Narcia, Martin
Antone Sr., Francisco Mattia, Phyllis
Lewis, George Lewis, Kenneth Lewis,
Marcella Lewis, Linda Sue Jose, Analita
Laborin and Connie Santiago.
Ak-Chin elder ladies
gather for quilt making
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Editor: Raychel Peters
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Armida Mattia (left) and Linda Sue Jose (right) help tie
Evelina Lopez’s quilt together at the Ak-Chin Elder Center
craft room.
Photo by Lisa Chavez
Ak-Chin Elders have a variety
of crafts to choose from and
recently, the elder ladies have
been helping Evelina Lopez
with her large quilt. Evelina
has been quilting for many
years and has special pieces
in the Him-Dak EcoMuseum.
Her current quilt project is
near completion and will be
raffled off at an upcoming
Elder event.
DBacks outing for Ak-Chin elder men
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Ak-Chin Elder men enjoy a Diamondback game at Chase
Field on Wednesday, August 12th. The DBacks lost to the
Phillies 7 - 6. Top left: Joe Lopez and Calvin Antone enjoy
popcorn. Lower left: Francisco Mattia, Benny Romo, Gibson
Romo, and Duane Dean take in baseball action. Inset:
Sitting near first base line. Jonthan Laborin (not pictured.)
Photos by Sammy Atrawi
August 2015
Friday August 21
Breakfast buﬀet
9am – 11am
Scrambled eggs
diced potatoes
biscuits & gravy
sausage/bacon
pancakes
Monday August 24
Cabbage stew
yams, biscuits
Cookies
Tuesday August 25
Turkey sandwich
pasta salad chips,
fruit cocktail
Thursday
August 27
Squash
casserole, rice
crackers
apple sauce
Friday August 28
Hamburgers,
potato salad
corn on the cob
ice cream
Monday August 31
Shredded beef
red chili
Indian tacos
bread pudding
For menu
quesƟons please
Salad bar, potato
contact
soup, Jell-O
the Elder Center
at 568-1760.
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August 26
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The 2005 Ak-Chin Inauguration Photo. From L to R: Nikkol
Yarberry, Rachel Peters, Darren Peters, Stacey Yarberry,
Ashley Vincent, Lindsey Valles, Kelly Antone, Eric Chavez and
Danya Lopez. Photo from Runner Issue Volume XIX No. 9.
AKC Youth Council continued from front page
she said. “Just to be able to
be there for each other and set
an example for youth in the
community, it’s an honor that
we all take very highly.”
Following the speeches,
Antonio
Davis
began
the dinner portion of the
ceremony
by
stating,
“Now it’s time to break
bread with one another.”
Sandwiches, cookies, fruit
and sodas were on the menu
that night. Ak-Chin Youth
Council served plates to the
elders in attendance, their
family members and then
themselves. While everyone
ate dinner, a slideshow
showcasing 10 years of AkChin Youth Council was
screened on the monitor.
Ak-Chin Youth Council has
been an idea since the early
1970’s and finally came to
fruition in 2005 when Kelly
Antone,
Rachel
Peters,
Andrea Peters, Darren Peters,
Jacob Dickerson, Eric Chavez,
Ashley
Vincent,
Stacey
Yarberry, Nikkol Yarberry,
Danya Lopez, Lindsey Valles,
Luis Rodas, Karin Smith,
Olivia Machado, and Shana
Narcia were elected to serve
as the first ever Ak-Chin
Youth Council.
The 2015 Ak-Chin Inauguration Photo. From L to R: Holly Antone (Member) Marciano Joaquin (Member)
Dennis Antone (Vice President), Alyssa Garcia (President), Bianka Mata (Secretary), Steve Peters (High School
Rep.), Charlene Whitman (High School Rep.), Dannon Peters (Treasurer), Dawn Fuentes (Outgoing Member)
and Lisa Chavez (Member).
First West Nile Case in Pinal County for
2015 Identified
pants and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may
bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with
repellent containing permethrin or another EPAregistered repellent will give extra protection. Don’t
apply repellents containing permethrin directly to
skin. Do not spray repellent on the skin under your
clothing.
FLORENCE - The Pinal County Public Health Services
District announced on Tuesday that the county has seen its
first locally acquired human West Nile virus (WNV) case
of 2015. A male from Maricopa has been confirmed with
the infection and is currently receiving medical care while
recovering.
WNV is transmitted to humans and animals through the bite
of a mosquito. The overall risk of WNV to humans is low and
the majority of people infected will not experience any clinical
symptoms. For those that get symptoms common symptoms
include fever, headache, tiredness and body aches. A small
percentage of people may experience a more serious form
of illness that can include lasting or permanent neurological
Fast forward 10 years later effects. People over the age of 50 are more likely to develop
and the future of Ak-Chin’s serious symptoms of WNV if they do get sick and should take
youth continues to be as special care to avoid mosquito bites.
bright as ever.
To reduce both annoying bites from floodwater mosquitoes
and the risk of West Nile, Pinal County recommends the
following:

Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay
their eggs. Check for items outside the home that
collect water, such as cans, bottles, jars, buckets, old
tires, drums and other containers and get rid of them.

Change water in flower vases, birdbaths, planters and
animal watering pans at least twice a week.

Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets, and move air
conditioner drain hoses frequently.

Use insect repellent on exposed skin when you go
outdoors. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent
such as those with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon
eucalyptus. Even a short time being outdoors can be
long enough to get a mosquito bite.

When weather permits, wear long-sleeves, long

Take extra care to use repellent and protective
clothing during evening and early morning -- or
consider avoiding outdoor activities during these
times. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting
times for many species of mosquitoes.

Repair or install screens on your home. Keep
mosquitoes outside by having well-fitting screens
on both windows and doors. Offer to help neighbors
whose screens might be in bad shape. Don’t forget
to make sure that screens are repaired on tents when
camping.

If you have a swimming pool, keep it operational. If
you must keep it out of use, make sure you remove
the standing water, keep it chlorinated, or run the
filter daily.
Horses are also susceptible to WNV. Horse owners
are encouraged to talk with their veterinarians
regarding
the
WNV
vaccine
for
horses.
For more information about West Nile Virus on the
internet go to; http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
Pinal County Environmental Health Services also investigates
complaints related to WNV, such as standing water, green
pools, or other reports of mosquito activity. If you would like
information on mosquito prevention and control, or to file
a complaint, visit the Pinal County Environmental Health
Services webpage at http://pinalcountyaz.gov/ehs, or call
866-287-0209, ext. 6200.
Ak-Chin finishes bowling league with a
tournament at Ten Pins Down
From May to August
members, employees and
member spouses gutted it
out every Monday night
at Ten Pins Down for the
opportunity to strike up some
wins for their team as well
as some good ole fashion
competition.
Benefit Fundraiser for
Della White &
Adam Garcia
Saturday, August 29th, 2015
Noon at HQ’s Bar
Raffle tickets sold @ HQ’s BAR
You can purchase tickets for
$5.00 each or 5 for $20.00
Drawing
wing at 11:30 p.m.
* Benefit Pool
Tournament
$20 Entry Fee
50/50 Payout
* Foursome @ Southern
Dunes Golf Club
#5 Ranked Golf Course in
Arizona by Golfweek Magazine
(Valued at $556)
* One Night Stay at
Harrah’s Resort
(Valued at $200)
* Dinner for Two at
The Range Steak House
(Valued at $75)
* UltraStar 1 Hour game play, free
laser tag and one free game of
bowling
* Two Concert Tickets to
“Incubus” on 9/1/15
* Coach Purse (Valued at $400)
* Coach Wallet (Valued at $150)
DJ & Band will start playing @ 9:00 p.m.
DJ
MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND
EVENT ON AUGUST 29TH
EVERYONE WILL BE ID AT THE DOOR
The Monday night league
hosted over six teams that
eventually dwindled down to
three over the course of three
months.
Natives Strike Back comprised of Alvin Antone, Angel
Antone and Waylon Antone took home first place in
the tournament held at 10 Pins Down. Not pictured but
also champions with Native Strike Back: Della White
and Miranda Whitfield.
Overall league winners
Natives Strike Back, were
constant which showed
throughout, giving them the
edge come tourney time, as
Photo and story by: R. Peters
they were also the tourney
winners. Pin Pals also
showed their tenacity at the
lanes, but could not knock
Natives down, as they ran
out of strikes and turkeys and
placed second.
Old Skool bowlers who
scooted by throughout the
league made it to the finals
and were happy to still
compete and finish with
third.
High average league female
bowler was Angel Antone of
Natives Strike Back. High
average league male bowler
went to Brandon Peters of
Pin Pals.
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5K run leads backpack drive for students
Flower Making
classes hoping for
more participants
Him Staff hopes more will come out so they
will have enough wreaths for All Souls Day
Him Dak staffer Melanie Antone
hopes more people will make their way
to the Tuesday night classes so that they
can make enough wreaths for All Souls
Day.
She would like to invite everyone to
“Come out” on Tuesday evenings from
5 p – 7:30 p as she teaches the classes
along with fellow Him Dak staff. For
transportation you can call 568-1350.
The classes will continue until October
20th.
Above, Ramon Tavena puts the
finishing touches on a wreath. At left,
Johnny Lopez and Linda Sue Jose work
on crepe paper flower patterns that will
then be placed on wreaths.
Story and photo submitted by Lisa Chavez
On August 12th at Tempe Beach Park, a 5K event was held to help collect
backpacks for the Morning Star Leaders Youth Council’s backpack drive. The event
was spearheaded by a woman that goes by Navajo Running Mama on Facebook.
Native Royalty was asked to assist, and Miss Indian ASU 1st Attendant Lisa Chavez,
from Ak-Chin, gladly took up the challenge, along with Miss Indian Arizona 1st
Attendant Martha Martinez from Salt River.
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Tribal Education
Departments
National Assembly
PRESENTS:
A MERIT AWARD ESSAY
CONTEST
Three scholarships will be awarded
to Native American incoming
college freshman and undergraduate
students whose tribe is a member of
TEDNA.
TOPIC
The importance of culture in
education
DEADLINE: August 24, 2015
AWARDS
1st $500
2nd $300
3rd $200
Each applicant is responsible for
submitting the following items for
a completed application:
1. TEDNA
Education
Awards
application;
2. Essay;
Drawing for ten (10)
Kindle Fire devices
On August 26th during the Middle and High School Parent/
Guardian Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Service Center
Eligibility: Students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
completed and signed the 2015-2016 Ak-Chin Indian
Community Education Department Release of Information
Form. Students must be enrolled in the Ak-Chin Indian
Community or reside within the boundary of the Ak-Chin
Indian Community.
If you already completed the Ak-Chin Indian Community
Education Department Release of Information Form during
the 2015 summer school session, during the July 24th Back to
School Back or when you arrived in the Education Department
to pick up school supplies, your student(s) will automatically be
included in the drawing. To verify whether your child(ren) are
in the drawing contact Semantha Thompson at (520) 568-1282.
For families who have not completed and signed the Release of
Information form, you have until Wednesday, August 26th at 12
noon for Middle and High School students.
The Release of Information allows the Ak-Chin Education staff
to assist your student(s) while in school and to have access
to student information listed on the form. The attendance and
grades are used to distribute incentives for school attendance
and grades. The federal law, Family Educational Rights &
Privacy Act (FERPA) does not allow the Ak-Chin Education
Department staff access to student records without your
consent.
If we do not have your consent, the school will not allow
access to student records and the Ak-Chin Education
Department is unable to distribute incentives to your student(s).
Confidentiality is of utmost importance.
Thank you.
3. A short letter introducing yourself,
where you are from/enrolled,
stating your educational goals, and
proposed course of study; and
4. Proof of enrollment (photocopy
of tribal ID, letter from Tribe’s
enrollment office)
Applications and essay requirements
are available at www.tedna.org
Email us at zephier@narf.org
Tribal Education Departments National
Assembly
P.O. Box 18000 Boulder, CO 80308
(303) 447-8760
2015 Native American Job Fair
Tuesday, August 25, 9am – 1pm
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Today’s Native Leaders
training for Native youth set
for Spokane, Washington
Free training offered for up to 120 youth!
Free leadership training for
up to 120 American Indian
youth is available on a
first-come, first-serve basis
from November 6-8, 2015
in Spokane, Washington.
United National Indian
Tribal Youth, also known
as UNITY, in partnership
with the Department of
Justice, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (OJJDP) is
hosting the “Today’s Native
Leaders” (TNL) youth
leadership event at the Red
Lion Hotel at the Park.
This TNL training focuses on
culturally relevant leadership
development and will
include:
• Team building activities
• Action planning & event
promotion
• Developing community
service projects
• How to create a UNITY
youth council
• Opportunity to present at a
national conference
This training is sure to
empower and motivate
your youth! Partial lodging
scholarships are also
available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Youth
trained through this initiative
will have an opportunity to
play leadership roles at the
annual National UNITY
Conference, set to take place
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
in July of 2016.
For more information
or an application for the
November training in
Spokane, Washington, please
call Lynnann Yazzie at
(480) 718-9793 or email
her at l.yazzie@unityinc.
org. For information about
UNITY go to www.unityinc.
org.
Future Trainings
The TNL initiative will
offer tribal youth leadership
training in several sites over
the next two years. Training
sessions have been scheduled
for Saint Paul, Minnesota
(Spring 2016); Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma (Summer
2016); Palm Springs,
California (Winter 2016);
and Boston, Massachusetts
(Spring 2017). These
training sessions will expand
the number of UNITY
youth councils and youth-led
community service projects.
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NOW HIRING!!!
TUTORS FOR AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
Ak-Chin Indian Community in the city of Maricopa, AZ
$20 per hour
Requirements:
Current Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card – IVP
Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree or
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Ability to work with K-12 students of all learning abilities
Must pass e-Verify
Must have computer along with printer/scanner or access to a FAX
Reliable transportation
Schedule:
Elementary School located at Saddleback Elementary
o
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 8th
from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Middle School located at Ak-Chin Education Center
o
Mondays 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
High School located at Ak-Chin Education Center
o
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We provide paid orientation and training at $8.05 per hour
EMAIL RESUME TO:
sonya@eesaz.org
SUBJECT LINE: After School Tutor
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
PUBLIC USE AREA CAPITAL PROJECT
LIMITS:
Honeycutt & Porter Rd to Farrell Rd and South on Smith Wash
BEGINS:
July 8, 2015
COMPLETION:
Estimated completion-March 2016
TYPE OF WORK:
Dirt import from existing stockpile located in the City of Maricopa to
new stockpile located on the Community south of the Multi-Purpose
Justice Complex. This dirt will be used to infill the Public Use Areas
for future development.
TRAFFIC
CONSIDERATION:
CONTRACTOR:
There will be a high volume of semi-trucks making round trips to and
from stockpile locations, please drive with caution.
INSEARCH CORP. – (480) 940-0100
COMMUNITY CONTACT:
Capital Projects Office-(520) 568-1160
The Capital Projects Office will be working with the contractor to complete the project with
minimum inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Native American Ministry
Feast Day Schedule
2015-16
St. Francis of Assisi, Salt
River
Oct. 3, 2015, 10AM
Our Lady of Victory, Hashan
Kehk
Oct. 10, 2015, 10AM
St. Francis of Assisi, Ak-Chin
Oct. 17, 2015, 10AM
St. Catherine of Alexandria,
Santa Cruz
Nov. 28, 2015, 10 AM
St. Lucy, San Lucy
Dec. 12, 2015, 10AM
Holy Family,
Blackwater
Jan. 10, 2016, 8 AM
St. Paschal Baylon, Lehi
May 22, 2016, 10AM
St. Anthony of Padua,
Sacaton
June 11, 2016, 10AM
St. John the Baptist, Laveen
June 19, 2016, 10AM
St. Peter the Apostle,
Bapchule
June 26, 2016, 10AM
St. Anne, Santan
July 31, 2016, 8AM
Kateri Feast Day
St. John the Baptist,
Komatke
April 23, 2016, 10AM
St. Francis of Assisi, AkChin
Parish Chief Contacts
Holy Family, Blackwater
Flower Ruelas, 602.717.3761
Paulette Glass, 520.252.9991
Our Lady of Victory, Hashan
Kehk
Godfrey Nish, 520.483.6173
St. Anthony of Padua,
SacatonKevin Smith,
480.707.8194
St. John the Baptist,
Komatke
Pete Anzures, 602.881.9924
St. Peter the Apostle,
Bapchule
Daryl Jose
520.414.9245
St. Francis of Assisi, Salt
River
Cindy Thomas, 480.250.8484
St. Lucy, San Lucy
Francis Venegas,
623.293.3789
St. Anne, Santan
Albert Cruz, 520.418.1108
St. Paschal Baylon, Lehi
Tammi Kisto, 480.296.9657
St. Catherine of Alexandria,
Santa Cruz
Deacon Ron Poulin,
480.296.6547
INVITATION TO BID
PECAN SUBDIVISION
NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
The Ak-Chin Indian Community, Maricopa, Arizona is requesting
proposals for construction services relating to the parking lot
resurfacing and maintenance at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
Golf Club.
A mandatory onsite pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday,
August 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Southern Dunes Golf Club
clubhouse, located at 48456 West Highway 238, Maricopa, AZ
85139. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid
meeting.
The successful bidder will be required to uphold all requirements
set forth by the Ak-Chin Community Cultural Resources
Department with regards to cultural monitoring and cultural
sensitivity.
Construction of the project will begin on September 7, 2015
and substantial completion of the project must be achieved by
September 25, 2015. The successful bidder must exhibit an
extensive and proven record in the construction and repair of
parking lots and asphalt roadways.
Proposals must be received at the Ak-Chin Indian Community
Purchasing Office at 42507 W. Peters and Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138 until 2:00 pm MST on August 25, 2015.
The outside of the package shall be identified as “Proposal for
Parking Lot Resurfacing and Maintenance Construction Services
for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club”. Late proposals will not
be accepted. Bids will not be opened publically.
The Ak-Chin Indian Community invites all General
Contractors to bid on a General Construction Contract,
which will include Civil, Infrastructure, and Landscape
work to construct all infrastructure for a subdivision
improvement.
Sealed Bids will be due at 1:00 p.m. on September 8,
2015 at the Tribal Purchasing Department located at 42507
West Peters & Nall Road Maricopa, Arizona 85138. Bids
received after the specified date and time will be returned
unopened.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. (MST) on August 28, 2015 at the proposed
project site.
The bid packet will be available by electronic copy (CD)
at the Ak-Chin Purchasing Office OR a hard/electronic
copy at PRI Graphics on August 21, 2015.
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-1043
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.
Any questions regarding this project must be submitted via
email by 5 p.m. September 2, 2015 to the Ak-Chin Indian
Community Finance Department, Purchasing Manager,
Flora Howerton, 42507 W. Peters & Nall Road, Maricopa,
Arizona 85139, telephone: (520) 568-1043, email:
FHowerton@ak-chin.nsn.us
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Mission
16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139
August 2015 Schedule
Sunday Mass at 12 noon
August 23 – Fr. Greg Rice
August 30 – FR. Richard Felt
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 22, 10AM
C.C.O.E. – St. Francis of Assisi, Ak-Chin
Upcoming Feast Days
October 3, 10AM
St. Francis of Assisi,
Salt River
October 10, 10AM
Our Lady of Victory,
Hashan Kehk
October 17, 10 AM
St. Francis of Assisi, Ak-Chin
November 21, 10 AM
St. Catherine of Alexandria, Santa Cruz
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.
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Story by: J.Ysaguirre Photo by: R. Peters
The categories that factored
in Maricopa’s 11th overall
score were: size of school,
division, previous year’s
rankings and standings.
The MaxPreps Freeman
Rankings do not factor in
a school’s achievements in
other sports. Statewide, the
Rams currently rank as the
57th best school in Arizona.
A few Ak-Chin MHS Athletes playing sports this year. Amelia Machado (Junior - Volleyball), Morgan Peters
(Junior - Volleyball), Nikolai White (Senior - Football), Carol Ann Enos (Sophomore - Volleyball) and Maraiah
Carlyle (Freshman - Volleyball) are just some of the student athletes this fall playing a sport for their school.
Not pictured but are scheduled to play for MHS this year. Senior Jonas Miguel (Football) and Freshman Bradley
Miguel (football).
Their multiple championships in their
respective leagues prove that. It takes
a strong team to turn the corner and
make “next year” a reality.
With Maricopa high school, “next
year” is now. Putting an emphasis
on stopping the run and the passing
game, Coach McDonald has created
a squadron of dedicated athletes on
both sides of the line of scrimmage.
In mid-July, Coach invited MHS
Rams to participate in “Camp of
Champions”, a football camp in
Winslow, AZ. At camp, players were
conditioned by coaches to help improve
their skill sets on offense and defense.
Similarly, in June, Ak-Chin Senior
and defensive anchor Nikolai
White and the rest of the linemen
of MHS traveled to Tempe
for the Big Man Competition
at
Arizona
State
University.
These unofficial off-season camps
MHS Rams Varsity Football Schedule
Date
Day
Time
08/20/2015
08/28/2015
09/04/2015
09/11/2015
09/18/2015
09/25/2015
10/02/2015
10/09/2015
10/16/2015
10/23/2015
10/30/2015
Thu.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
Fri.
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
(H)
(H)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(H)
(A)
(H)
(A)
(H)
(H)
Rec.
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
It’s time for title-town to change its
zip code to 85139.
MHS Rams JV Football Schedule
Day
Time
Notre Dame, Higley (Scrim.)
Agua Fria
Shadow Mountain
Rincon
Apache Junction
Tempe
McClintock
Arcadia
Seton
Vista Grande (Homecoming)
Bradshaw Mtn. (Senior Night)
09/03/2015
09/10/2015
09/17/2015
09/24/2015
10/01/2015
10/08/2015
10/15/2015
10/22/2015
10/29/2015
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Opponent
(H)
(H)
(H)
(A)
(H)
(A)
(H)
(A)
(A)
Shadow Mtn
Rincon
Apache Junction
Tempe
McClintock
Arcadia
Seton
Vista Grande
Bradshaw Mtn
MHS Rams Freshman Football
Schedule
Rating
39.7
34.2
27
24.7
22
21.9
21.8
19
18.4
17.6
17.4
16.7
Date
Day
Time
Opponent
09/02/2015
09/09/2015
09/16/2015
09/23/2015
09/30/2015
10/07/2015
10/14/2015
10/21/2015
10/28/2015
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
6:00 PM (A)
6:00 PM (A)
6:00 PM (A)
6:00 PM (H)
6:00 PM (A)
6:00 PM (H)
6:00 PM (A)
6:00 PM (H)
6:00 PM (H)
Shadow Mtn
Rincon
Apache Junction
Tempe
McClintock
Arcadia
Seton
Vista Grande
Bradshaw Mtn
HOMECOMING COMMITTEE MEETING
Our next meeting will be Monday, August 31st from
5-6 pm in the library. If you are looking for a great
way to get involved with our school and community,
this is it!
MHS Rams Varsity Volleyball Schedule
Date
Home/Away
Opponent
Time
Aug. 26
Aug. 31
Sept. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 8
Sept. 10
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 21
Sept. 22
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 6
Oct. 15
Oct. 20
Oct. 22
Oct. 27
Oct. 29
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Away
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
Home
Marana Mtn. View (scrimmage)
Horizon Honors
Kofa
Flowing Wells
Catalina Magnet
Cholla High Magnet
Casa Grande
Florence
Valley Christian
Vista Grande
Phoenix Country Day School
Poston Butte
Veritas Preparatory Academy
Chandler Preparatory Academy
Fountain Hills
Gila Ridge
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Apache Junction (Senior Night)
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Freshman games begin at 4pm
MHS football has been on the short
end of the stick for many seasons.
It’s time for the boys of the 100-yard
trenches to rise up to the occasion
and take what has eluded their
program for decades and generations.
Date
League
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
JV games begin at 5pm
Please Contact the
Recreation Center @ 520-568-1740
or Jesse Estrada @ 520-568-1747
Men’s Volleyball
League
League
Begins August 23rd, 2015
Games on Sunday afternoon
Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th by 5 p.m.
Fee: $100
Cash or Money Orders ONLY
Open to the First 16 teams
First 10 teams to sign up
Please Contact the
Native American
Recognition Days
5K Walk/Run
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015
Time: 8 a.m.
Place: Ak-Chin Indian Community
Start: Old Fire Station
Finish: Milton "Paul" Antone Park
Registration Begins at 7 a.m. at Old Fire Station
T-Shirts To All Participants
Awards For Top Finishers (Male & Female)
Shuttle Van Service to Old Fire Station
Before The Race From Recreation Gym
Starting at 7 a.m to 7:45 a.m.
Opponent
Pre-Season High School Football
Rankings Division III
School
1. Desert Edge
2. Paradise Valley
3. Catalina Foothills
4. Sunrise Mountain
5. Notre Dame Prep
6. Cactus
7. Sunnyslope
8. Seton Catholic
9. Cesar Chavez
10. Verrado
11. Maricopa
12. Tempe
There
are
206
high
school football teams competing
in
league
play
this
fall.
First 10 teams to sign up
Mark your calendars now!
Homecoming is Friday, October 23rd.
Fall Sports Updates
After Race From Park at 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
For More Information,
Please contact the Recreation
Center @ 520-568-1740
or Brenda Segay @ 520-568-1753
Men’s 35+ Open
Basketball Tournament
BASKETBALL
E
The Rattlers and Mercury have
applied the “next year” mentality;
however they distanced themselves
from the sadder side of Arizona sports.
Fee: $100
Cash or Money Orders ONLY
Open to the First 16 teams
AUGUST
29-30, 2015
Deadline:: August 21st, by 5 p.m.
Entry Fee $180 Due
ue @ 1st Game
G
Cash orr Money Order,
NO PERSONAL
RSONAL CHECKS
Open
pen to the first 8 teams to sign up
AWARDS
1st-3rd Place Trophies & T-Shirts
rts
MVP & All-Tourneys
Please Contact the
520-568-174
or Jesse
e Estrada @ 520-568-1747
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Women’s Open
Basketball Tournament
AUGUST 29-30, 2015
Deadline: August 21st by 5 p.m.
Entry Fee $180 Due @ 1st Game
Cash or Money Order,
NO PERSONAL CHECKS
Open to the first 8 teams to sign up
AWARDS
1st-3rd Place Trophies & T-Shirts
MVP & All-Tourneys
Please Contact the
9-12/13-17
Kickball Tournament
September 11-13, 2015
Deadline: Friday, September 4th by 5 p.m.
Entry Fee $125
Cash or Money Order,
NO PERSONAL CHECKS
AWARDS
1st-3rd Place Trophy & T-Shirts
MVP & All-Tourneys
Please Contact the
or Bernadina @ 520-568-1656
For more information or to sign up.
Maricopa High
School Open House
Monday
August 24th, 2015
If you have a student-athlete from
Ak-Chin playing a sport this fall
season and would like their games
covered in future editions of the
Ak-Chin Runner, let us know!
Email: Runnernews@ak-chin.nsn.us
Phone: 520-568-1375
BA
B
BASKETBALL
It’s the tried and true method of
thinking in sports. “Next year, we’ll
get better, next year.” The Suns
have said it, so have the Cardinals
and Diamondbacks. Unfortunately,
whether it’s a Santonio Holmescatch or a John Paxon three pointer,
neither of the teams have been able
to capture the glory days of their
yesteryear and have been stuck in
“next year” for years if not decades.
Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th by 5 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
The rankings came from the
MaxPreps Freeman Ranking
system, which is a collection
of information entered into
a database and developed
by Max Preps associate Ned
Freeman. MaxPreps and
the Arizona Interscholastic
Association (AIA) work
together to ensure high
school athletics are properly
organized
and
ranked
for college recruitment.
Begins August 23rd, 2015
Games on Sunday afternoon
VOLLEYBALL
The first taste of the offseason validation came on
August 10 when the MHS
Rams entered into the top
15 as the 11th best division
III football team this year.
VOLLEYBALL
and training sessions were all
part of Coach McDonald’s
goal of turning the “next Women’s Volleyball
League
year” mentality into a reality.
VOLLEYBALL
MHS Football: The time is now
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Private Lessons win End of Summer Mens Basketball Tourney
CHAMPIONS
Private Lessons
2nd Place
DESERT
EAGLES
3rd Place
GILA RIVER
Kickball fun at MPA Park
Open basketball tournaments are fun as they pair
contests of rez ball versus street style ball. Both have
aggressive play and quick scoring. However, at this
past weekend’s End of the Summer Men’s Basketball
Tournament street style play with more visits to the hoops
with slam dunks won Private Lessons the championship.
Twelve teams participated in bracket play at Ak-Chin
gym. Ak-Chin was prepared to play with ten members
strong on Saturday. Their first game, scheduled at 9:50
was met with a forfeit. Their next game at 2pm, met the
same fate. The team would finally hit the court on Sunday
at 9am playing against Gila River. What was almost
ironic is that members of the Gila River team almost did
not make the game, fixing a flat tire on Casa Blanca Road
near State Route 347. They raced into the gym as they
were picked up by passing fans. Ak-Chin lost the game
and was eventually eliminated.
Gila River lost to Desert Eagles, who went on to face
Joe Zabawa pitches for his team during the adult
Private Lessons in the championship game. Gila River
kickball games at MPA Park. Kickball games will begin
stuck around to watch the two teams that knocked them
next week and lead up to a Co-Ed Kickball Tournament
in September.
Photo by Lisa Chavez
out of the tournament.
With the score
close during the first
part of the game,
Private
Lessons
SUN
MON
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ON
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TU
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WED
W
D
TH
THU
FRI
FR
RI
SAT
quickly
edged
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22
away making three
pointers, quick lay
Co-Ed Volleyball
ups and catching
REC Tournament
rebounds for the title
win by a score of 8061.
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25
26
27
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9-12 Flag Football Games
In addition to
9-12 Flag Football
Week 3
Men’s 35+/Women’s
Employee Co-Ed
Employee Co-Ed
Practice
Co-Ed Volleyball
the placing teams,
13-17 Co-Ed
Basketball
Volleyball Tournamrnt
13-17 Co-Ed
COMP
Kickball
Games
Tournament
Kickball practice
participating
in
Tournament
Week 1
Employee Co-Ed
the
tournament
were:
Ak-Chin,
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Gila River Rebels,
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER
9-12 Flag Football
Men’s 35+/Women’s
* 9-12 Soccer League
* CLOSED - Labor Day (7th)
JR’s,
Komatke
Practice
Basketball
* 9-12/13-17 Co-Ed Kickball Tournamnet (11-12)
* Men’s Volleyball League (13th)
Chiefs, Lee’s Team,
13-17 Co-Ed Kickball
Tournament
* Women’s Volleyball League (13th)
* CLOSED - Native American Recognition Day (25th)
Practice
Renegades, Takers,
* NARD 5K (26th)
The Kings, and T.O.
Nation.
2015 August Recreation Calendar
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The kids from Ak-Chin hooped it up on the practice court inside the soon-to-be-officially-named Talking Stick Resort Arena. Afterwards the kids got in line to receive
autographs from current Mercury players Shameka Christon and Monique Currie as well as current VP of the Mercury Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale.
AKC goes to the TSRA
Though technically still
called US Airways Center
until the conclusion of the
2015 Phoenix Mercury
season, the kids from AkChin made their way to
participate in a basketball
clinic hosted by the Phoenix
Mercury at the soon-to-benamed Talking Stick Resort
Arena in downtown Phoenix.
skills. They were joined
along with the legendary
Ann
Meyers
Drysdale.
Phoenix Mercury players
Shameka
Christon
and
Monique Currie were in
attendance to help the
kids with their layups,
dribbling
and
passing
Currently the Vice President
of the Phoenix Mercury, she
helped run the clinic’s events
and during warm ups calmly
nailed a half court one
handed shot moments before
As one of the first women to
be inducted in the Basketball
Hall of Fame, Meyers
Drysdale made history in
1979 when she was the first
woman to sign a contract
with the Indiana Pacers.
the clinic began.
The event began at 6pm on
August 14 on the practice
court. The main court was
under construction due to
the installation of the AZ
Rattlers field for their game
(and eventual win) against
the Spokane Shock.
Not only did the AKC and
Phoenix Mercury basketball
clinic have legendary and
current basketball players
on the court, the Mercury
Hip-Hop Squad were also in
attendance.
During the clinic, each group
of kids ranging in ages from
7-16 spent 10 minutes with
each drill rep. Shameka
Christon’s clinic focused on
passing, Monique Currie’s
drill concentrated on layups
and Ann Meyers Drysdale
focused on dribbling and
hand-eye
coordination.
Ever the competitor and
coach, Meyers Drysdale’s
drill ran her clinic with
discipline, having the kids do
jumping jacks if their team
lost the dribbling exercise.
MISS INDIAN ARIZONA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
On the evening of October 10, 2015, Shasta Dazen, White Mountain
Apache, the reining Miss Indian Arizona, 2014-15 will crown another
talented young lady as Miss Indian Arizona, 2015-16 at the Chandler
Center for the Arts.
High-fives
and
cheers
filled the Talking Stick
Resort Arena practice court
as family and friends in
attendance took photos with
their phones.
After each group of kids
learned how to pass, shoot,
dribble and bust a few dance
moves, they all got in line for
an autograph session.
The AKC Phoenix Mercury
basketball clinic was thanks
in part to a continued
collaboration
with
the
Phoenix Mercury and the
Story and photos by:
J.Ysaguirre
Parks and Rec department.
Throughout this WNBA
season, kids from Ak-Chin
have played basketball during
pre-game activities, danced at
midcourt during halftime and
ate popovers with Britany
Griner and her teammates
at the AKC service center.
As the Mercury approach the
playoffs, one can only hope
that they can bring home
another championship trophy
to view during next year’s
Mercury Day with Ak-Chin.
The boys of AKC. From L to R: Dyami Jackson,
Jose Miguel Jr., Richard Villegas, Frankie Carlyle
and Xendryk Antone say what’s up to the camera
moments before the clinic began.
Nine outstanding Arizona Native women will vie for the title of Miss
Indian Arizona during the 54th Annual Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship
Program. The program will be held at the Chandler Center for the
Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ and begins at 6:30 p.m.
The program is presented by the Miss Indian Arizona Association and
the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona. This year’s theme is “Celebrating
Traditional Values Through Song, Dance and Stories”.
The nine lovely young women vying for the title are from eight Arizona
tribes. This year’s participants are:
Show Line-up
Jill Scott
8/28/2015
Incubus
9/1/2015
Lenny Kravitz
9/9/2015
Lee Brice
9/11/2015
Luis Miguel
9/16/2015
WSOF23
9/18/2015
Lewis Black
9/19/2015
Ricky Martin
9/26/2015
Wild Kratts
9/29/2015
Don Henley
10/3/2015
Counting Crows
10/5/2015
Twenty One Pilots
10/13/2015
Alt- J
10/14/2015
Janet Jackson
10/19/2015
My Morning Jacket
10/20/2015
Impractical Jokers
10/22/2015
Adal Ramones
10/24/2015
Veggie Tales
10/25/2015
Gloria Trevi
11/6/2015
KMLE NSSN
12/3/2015
Bill O'Reilly & Dennis Miller
12/4/2015
So You Think You Can Dance
12/12/2015
Moscow Ballet
12/16/2015
- Holly Elyse Antone, Ak-Chin Indian Community
- Skehg’ Hiosik Galindo, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- Angel Dee Hicks, Navajo Nation
- Lexie Michael James, Hopi Tribe
- Edith Renee Starr, San Carlos Apache Tribe
- Taylor Talbl’ Denzhoone Susan, White Mountain Apache Tribe
- Shelyne Twist, Cocopah Indian Tribe
- Sienna Soleil Whittington, Gila River Indian Community
- Cedar Plume Williams, San Carlos Apache Tribe
Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Currie (L),
Basketball Hall of Famer and Phoenix Mercury VP
Ann Meyers Drysdale (middle) and Mercury forward
Shameka Christon (R) brief the kids of AKC about
the importance of education and eating healthy
while having fun playing basketball.
The Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program provides the opportunity
for young Indian women to receive scholarship, which assist them
in achieving their educational goals and serves to enhance career
opportunities and produce role models who exemplify positive Native
American valuesTickets may be purchased from the Chandler Center for
the Arts Box Office, 480-782-2680 or online at www.chandlercenter.org
Ticket prices are Adults $12 , Children 12 & under $7.00.
In collaboration with the Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program, the
City of Chandler presents the Chandler Indian Art Market on October
10th, 9 am- 6 pm, & October 11th, 10 am-4pm at A.J. Chandler Park, 3
S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ. A weekend filled with entertainment,
food, and authentic Native American Art! This is a free event. For more
information visit www.chandleraz.gov/indianaz. For more information
about the Scholarship Program, volunteering with, or donations to the
Miss Indian Arizona Association, please visit the organization’s website at
www.missindianarizona.com
It was an Ak-Chin and Phoenix Mercury team up on
the dance floor as the Mercury Hip-Hop Squad led a
dance routine warm up while a mix of current radio
songs played throughout the arena speakers.
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EMPLOYEE UPDATE
Ak-Chin/Maricopa 12 STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS
MONDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Noon
Mt View Community Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
TransportaƟon provided
THURSDAY:
NarcoƟcs Anonymous
7:00PM
Ak Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
NarcoƟcs Anonymous
7:00PM
Maricopa Community Church
44977 W Hathaway Ave
Spanish Speaking AA
7:00PM
50881 W. Papago Rd
TUESDAY:
6:30PM
50881 W. Papago Rd
7:00PM
Community of Hope Church
18700 N Porter Rd
Celebrate Recovery
6:30PM-9:00PM
Maricopa Community Church
44977 W Hathaway Ave
Dinner Provided
WEDNESDAY:
7:00PM
50881 W. Papago Rd
Women’s Group
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W HoneycuƩ Ave
SATURDAY:
7:00AM
50881 W. Papago Rd
FRIDAY:
12:00PM
50881 W. Papago Rd
Judith Purcell
Project Manager
Capital Projects
Current
openings in the
Community:
NarcoƟcs Anonymous
7:00PM
Ak Chin JusƟce Center
Conference Room
45525 W Farrell Rd
ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
If you would like to be included on the email list for the concert ticket raffles
for shows at Ak-Chin Pavilion or any other ticket raffles, please stop by the
Community Events office to fill out a form.
SUNDAY:
NarcoƟcs Anonymous
7:00PM
Calvary Chapel
44301 W Maricopa/CG
Highway
Suite 105
Ak-Chin Indian Community Members only Must bring Tribal I.D. for verification
Must be 18 years or older to enter or win raffles
Please call 520-568-1068 with any questions.
Thank you, Brittany Allcott and Henry Garcia (Community Events Team)
AA InformaƟon:
520-426-9318
7:00PM
50881 W. Papago Rd
NA InformaƟon:
520-426-0121
Al-Anon
7:00PM
TransportaƟon:
520-568-1093
American Artist Appreciation Month.
From Maxine Albro (1903-1966)
to Karl Zerbe (1903-1972) and everyone
else in between, celebrate American art
in all its forms and the people who create it.
* Police Officer
* Communications Officer
* Transit Manager
* Firefighter/Paramedic
* Cashier/Stocker-Vekol
Market (part-time)
Check with Human
Resources
for the latest
job announcements.
Please pick up applications
at the HumanResources
Office or e-mail
your resume to
resumes@ak-chin.nsn.us.
Ak-Chin Health and Human Services
The topics covered are:
x Parenting Styles
x Genogram: The Family Map
x Child Development
x Attachment and Connection
x Foundations of Healthy Parenting
x Family Values, Rules, and Consequences
x Behavior Management
x Family Violence and the Effect on Children
x Including some video study of Conscious Discipline© by Becky Baily
Complete you application
in full and be sure to sign
your name. Submit
applications before the
closing date as late
applications will not be
accepted.
The goal of this group is to help establish a support system for Community Families and offer
additional tools and techniques for parenting.* Community members, Residents, and Employees are
welcome to participate!** For more information contact: Lynne Houston-Volden (Child and Family
Therapist) at Health and Human Services. 520-568-1086.
If you are claiming
Indian Preference,
proof of tribal enrollment
MUST be submitted
at the time of application.
When: Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm (current session in progress… New session August 10, 2015)
Where: Ak-Chin Library (46521 W. Farrell Road · Maricopa · AZ)
Contact: Health & Human Services at 520-568-1086 or Main Phone (520) 568-1093)
*A Certificate of Completion is issued when a participant actively participates in and completes the entire series of topics.
**Individuals not employed by the community, not residents or community members may be given special permission,
contact Lynne Houston-Volden for details.
August Employee Birthdays
Brenice Kaisem- Law and Order
8-21
Daniel Mercado- IS
Dale Vance- Fire and Safety
Crystal Luna- Vekol
Xavier Diana- Vekol
8-22
Herman HoffmanParks and Recreation
Cruz Machado- Cultural Resources
8-23
Dorissa Garcia- Comm Government
Bojana Uzelac- Early Childhood
The Ak-Chin Indian Community
is now on Facebook!
Make sure to LIKE us to
stay up-to-date on what is
happening in the Community.
facebook
8-26
Lorenzo Holcomb- Detention
8-27
Michelle Garcia- Early Childhood
Link:
https://www.facebook.com/AkChinIndianCommunity
8-28
Darren Peters- Fire and Safety
Environmental Protection Department
(Water Operations)
8-30
Samuel Atrawi- Elder Center
Candi Chavez- Cultural Resources
Christopher Johnston- IS
8-24
Jeffrey ManuelParks and Recreation
OUTDOOR WASTEWATER/SEWER
EMERGENCIES CALL
520-858-6999
8-31
Sheryl Grothe- Detention
OUTDOOR WATER
EMERGENCIES CALL
520-858-6061
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
2
Jessica Narcia
Jennifer Boehm
Wynema Vincent
3
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
Happy Birthday to you “Jennifer”
From Me!
Saturday
1
Aribella Vincent
4
Nathan Enos
Nicole Delma
Amelia Antone (Osife)
5
6
Esperanza Santiago
Anthony Narcia Jr.
Rachel Peters
9
10
Stephanie Vincent
11
Christian Soliz
William Narcia
Jessica Corella
Tommy Pablo
12
Joshua Zepeda
Ava Quinonez
Rocio Castro
14
13
King-Benzie Peters
Arrow Bowman
Azalyana White
15
Daniel Pablo
16
17
Virginia Thomas
Johnny Perkins
Lashay White
Chaning Hoffman
Virginia Mejia
Christopher Vincent
David Oliver
Brandon Dean
18
Mitchell Cipriano
George Lopez
Juan Lopez
19
Owen Santiago
Delora Vincent
Amanda Narcia
Florine Vincent
Jasmine Kaniatobe
Lisa Miller
Anthony Narcia Sr.
20
22
Josephine Joaquin
Lorice Manuel
Cruz Machado
Nancy Hernandez
Reginald Delores
Michelle Narcia
23
Jacoby Warren
Dorissa Garcia
25
26
Denise Lewis
JoAnn Hulse
27
Andrew Narcia
Barry Thomas
24
Jeffrey Manuel
Michael Peters Jr.
30
31
Candi Chavez
Misty Quintero
Amare Santiago
Arnulfo Bandin III
Upcoming Events Continued:
27th– Community Gathering @ Service Cen ter, 6-8p
31st– Community Meeting @ Service Cen ter, 6-8p
7
Joanne Lewis
Daniel White
Alicia Gomez
21
Doria Garcia
Armida Mattia
Sharon Pablo
Colleen Padilla
28
Wilson Antone
Delila Villegas
Jacob Vincent, Jr.
Stacey Smith
Darren Peters
Stewart Peters
Happy Birthday “Dinky” Cruz Machado
Have a good birthday.
Love you, Aunty Neggie
Happy Birthday to “ME”! LOL!! 9/2/58
August 2015
Upcoming Events:
10th—Women’s Group Meeting @ Sercive Center, 5:30p– 8:30p
14th—Men’s Group Meeting @ Service Cen ter, 6p-8p
Happy 14th Birthday to Dad’s Princess, Doria Garcia
We hope you have a day that is full of surprises.
We are very fortunate to have a daughter that is helpful,
kind, caring, and loving, a person that will go out of her way to
help those in need. Doria we will make the best of your day. As
we know, you are an official “high school student”,
so with that being said, we do want you to do the best
you could with your schoolwork and know that you are
capable to do it. Just know that no matter what, we will always
be your support and we love you very much. Happy Birthday
“I-Ya” and again, we will make the best of your special day.
Love you always: Dad, Mom, Davin, David and Daria
8
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Frankie Carlyle
Happy Birthday Neggie
From George and Phyllis
Happy Birthday to my granddaughters Michelle and Delila
and my grandsons Michael Jr., Darren and Stewart
Love, Grandma
Happy Birthday to my grandsons Johnny, Frankie and Reggie
Love, Grandma Delia
Happy Birthday Johnny and Frankie
Love Goddaddy and Godmama
Happy Birthday to our Godmom Nance
Love your favorite Goddaughters – Chech, Logurts and Morg
Happy Birthday Darren
OOH RAH! Have a good one!
Love, Dad, Raych, and the rest of the gang!
Happy Birthday Lee-So, Auntie JoAnn and Nancy
Love your family
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Elements Event Center at UltraStar hosts Saturday Public Open House
LEFT: Jennifer Birk
and her team
are ready to
host your event.
To learn more about
UltraStar hosted an Open Elements please visit http://
House, inviting the public to ultrastarmc.info/elements.
see Elements Events Center
and its offerings on Saturday,
August 15th.
Guests walked around
the facility, tasted food
samples, and met with local
vendors set up along the floor
to ceiling windows.
While Elements staff
excitedly
await
their
first wedding, there were
several families that made
commitments to host their
quinceanera there.
The Elements Event
Center
room/ballroom
pricing is comparable to
Harrah’s
Ak-Chin
and The Open House featured
Southern Dunes, according different table settings
to Jennifer Birk, Director of including this wedding
table sample. The dance
Sales.
RIGHT: Guests
attending
the Elements
Open House
sample the food
offerings.
floor was also on display.
Now Hiring at UltraStar
Multi-tainment Center
•
•
Experienced
Nightclub/Sports Bar
Server
Experienced Line
Cook
•
•
•
•
•
Experienced Server
Banquet Bartender
Sous Chef
3rd Shift Janitorial
Dishwasher
Interested candidates may apply at UltrastarAkChin.com or pick up an
application at Ultrastar’s box office.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
AUGUST 2015
2
3
TABLE GAMES MULTIPLIER
KUSH COUNTY 2PM-6PM
STANLEY SERRANO TRIO
4PM-8PM
9
4
SWINE & DINE BUFFET
XO DUO
5PM-8PM
10
THE WALKENS 2PM-6PM
4PM-8PM
16
AZTEX 2PM-6PM
4PM-8PM
23
DESERT BEACH 2PM-6PM
4PM-8PM
30
ROCK LOBSTER 2PM-6PM
4PM-8PM
5
FLAVOUR
5PM-8PM
11
SWINE & DINE BUFFET
XO DUO
5PM-8PM
17
24
SWINE & DINE BUFFET
HE SAID SHE SAID
5PM-8PM
31
SWINE & DINE BUFFET
JOHN ERIC DUO
5PM-8PM
JUKEBOX 6 12PM-4PM
THE WALKENS DUO
5PM-8PM
12
FLAVOUR
5PM-8PM
18
SWINE & DINE BUFFET
HE SAID SHE SAID
5PM-8PM
INSTANT WIN
JOE COSTELLO SYNDICATE
12PM-4PM
THE WALKENS DUO
5PM-8PM
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26
PAUL WELLS
5PM-8PM
INSTANT WIN
THE XO BAND
12PM-4PM
THE WALKENS DUO
5PM-8PM
PAUL WELLS
5PM-8PM
25
INSTANT WIN
INSTANT WIN
SILHOUETTE 12PM-4PM
THE WALKENS DUO
5PM-8PM
6
FRIDAY
1
SEAFOOD BUFFET
SMOOTH GROOVE 8PM-1AM
7
NOTES FROM NEPTUNE
5PM-8PM
13
8
SEAFOOD BUFFET
JO DEE MESSINA
8PM
14
NOTES FROM NEPTUNE
5PM-8PM
20
SEAFOOD BUFFET
QUEEN NATION
8PM & 10PM
KAREN & PAT
5PM-8PM
SEAFOOD BUFFET
QUEEN NATION
8PM & 10PM
22
SEAFOOD BUFFET
YOUNG COUNTRY
8PM-1AM
28
KAREN & PAT
5PM-8PM
SEAFOOD BUFFET
THE WAILERS
8PM
15
21
27
SATURDAY
SEAFOOD BUFFET
AZTEX
8PM-1AM
29
SEAFOOD BUFFET
QUANTUM
8PM-1AM
SEAFOOD BUFFET
SOLACE
8PM-1AM
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