Volume XXVII, Issue 5 - Ak
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Volume XXVII, Issue 5 - Ak
Volume XXVII, Issue 5 Maricopa, Arizona March 1 - 14, 2013 Iwo Jima Flag Raising Anniversary honored Kix Brooks rocks Harrahs Ak-Chin’s World The American Legion Haskell Osife Antone Post No. 51 members and Auxiliary participate in the Story and photo by K. Morago Iwo Jima Flag Raising Anniversary parade in downtown Sacaton. Kix Brooks performs for a capacity filled Oasis Lounge for one show on Sunday, February 24th. Story and photo by K. Morago and a parade that had over 80 entries of military, tribal veteran and school color guard marching units. The parade also featured tribal royalty, and entries from throughout Indian Country, which included Yakima Nation, Pueblo of Acoma from New Mexico, and American Legion Post No. 410 from Mayetta, Kansas. After the parade, everyone moved to the Ira H. Hayes Veterans Memorial Park for the event ceremony and lunch. A pow-wow was held at the Fairgrounds that concluded that evening. Prior to the events, a welcoming dinner was held Friday evening and an inaugural 8K and Walk was held before the parade. He may have performed six shows in seven days, from New York to Los Angeles, but Kix Brooks still had energy to rock Harrah’s Ak-Chin’s Oasis Lounge on Sunday, February 24th for one show. Brooks, better known as half of the multi-platinum country duo Brooks and Dunn, told the packed audience, “We’ll play some of that old stuff and new music,” as he opened with “Let’s Do This Thing,” from his recent solo CD “New To This Town.” Stepping on stage as if he stepped off the Waitin’ on Sundown album cover, his second song was the Brooks & Dunn classic “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up For Nothing.” He also took time to set the record straight, sharing that “there’s no Brooks & Dunn hatred,” he said. Back by a seven piece band, he performed, “Tattoo,” next Veterans near and far gathered for the 68th Anniversary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising in Sacaton on Saturday, February 23rd. The Gila River Indian Community hosted two days of events that commemorates the historic United States flag raising during World War II atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. With this year’s parade, ceremony and powwow held on the actual historic day where five Marines, including Gila River Indian Community member Ira H. Hayes and one Navy corpsman were photographed raising the flag in 1945 by photographer Joe Rosenthal, it was a special day felt by all who attended. The morning began with a military flyover more photos on page 11 Harrah’s introduces Blackjack Breakfast Challenge 2 -12 ounce pancakes 1 lb of sausage 1 lb of cheese 1 lb of potatoes 12 farm fresh eggs & 1/2 lb of bacon! Congratulations to the Runner team Robert Miguel and Diana Carlyle who represented the Ak-Chin Runner in the Blackjack Flapjack, How lucky are you? event held at the Agave Restaurant. The contest was open to media outlets to introduce the new breakfast menu item which consists of 5+ pounds of eggs, sausage, cheese, bacon and potatoes sandwiched between two 12inch pancakes. The total weight of the plate was ten pounds, 7 lbs for the food and 3 lbs for the silver platter tray on which the food was served. Seven hungry contestants were up for the challenge, and included the participation of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Director of Casino Operations continued on page 19 Runner staff Robert Miguel and Diana Carlyle with Blackjack breakfast challenge menu item creator Chef Colin Ribble. continued on page 19 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 &10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 17 Page 19 Wishes Elder News Community News Youth Council Maricopa Schools Library News Sports Native events Language Department Updates Nammy Entertainment 2 2 March 1 - 14, 2013 Corrina, Well, tomorrow is your first day at “Carrington College” (2/11/13). As far as wanting to be a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll do just great!!! I know you always said you wanted to go back to school, well here you are. I’ve told you already you can do it. You’re a very smart girl; even your own nephew “Nick” told me that. But I hear it from a lot of people too. Although you don’t ask for anything, I’m gonna do what I can for you and Mumuskie (Perris). I’m gonna be here for you guys. It’s just the beginning of school; you still have nine months to go. It will go by fast. I know you’re “nervous” I can tell, but that’s to be expected. It will be okay as the days go by. Stick with it, you can do it Corrina! Think about that “College Diploma” at the end. Good Luck Corrina!!! Love You, Mom & Everyone else One more thing, good job on your tests, keep up those A’s, proud of you my dear! Happy Birthday to our wonderful “MOM” “Wheezy” With loving thoughts and memories of the wonderful mother you’ve always been we’re sending Birthday Wishes for you to enjoy a special day and remember how much we love you Love your kids, Dez & Willie Happy birthday Smoke Wishing you nothing but the best and many more to come. Enjoy your day behave and always party on Wayne!!! From The Antone Family Happy 6th Birthday to our son, Maverick Santiago We love you and want you to enjoy your special day. We will get you your B-ball court you want. Anything for you son. Love Mom, Dad & your brothers Happy 3rd Birthday to my son, Dante Peters, I love you and want you to enjoy your day with ice cream cake. Love Mom & your brothers Happy Birthday Pollie!!! I hope you have a good one and enjoy your special day. From: Silas March Employee Employee Birthdays Birthday’s Happy 10th Birthday to My Lil Guy RayeRaye... I know you don’t like when I call you My Lil Guy but no matter how old or big you get you always will be My Lil Guy!!.. You are such a smart, loving and funny boy. I love you so very much and I hope you enjoy your Birthday and just like I told your sister whatever you want to do for your day I promise I will make it happen, except for Hawaii. That’s going to have to wait buddy, maybe you can ask Gramma for that... Love, Mom 3/2 – Booker Washington, Tribal Gaming 3/3 – Wilma Antone, Early Childhood Ed. 3/4 – John Janzen, Capital Projects/GIS 3/4 – Christopher Witcher, Reserve Fire 3/6 – Fredrick Dziezvnski, Tribal Gaming 3/6 – Glennadean Vincent, Temp Pool Happy Birthday Delbert! Hope you have a good one. From: Your cousin 3/7 – Delbert White, Public Works 3/7 – Milagros Wilburn, Early Childhood Ed. 3/10 – Donald Garcia, Fire & Safety 3/11 – Daniel Domogala, Jr., Finance 3/11 – Breon Stephens, Temp Pool 3/13 – Gerald Wile, Fire & Safety 3/15 – Logan Buchanan, Reserve Fire 3/16 – Kellie Tomita, Retail Enterprises 3/18 – Diane Garcia, Finance 3/18 – Hilda Lopez, Temp Pool 3/19 – Steven Hannah, EPD 3/21 – Eric Chavez, Tribal Gaming Happy Birthday to my granddaughter Nakota From your Grandma xoxo Happy Birthday to my brother, Robert “BOY” Narcia, 02/28 Hope you enjoy your day...just behave and don’t get into too much trouble...lol Love you, your sister...Rosie Happy Belated Birthday to my sister in law, Serena Narcia, and to my nephew, Joseph Narcia...I love you, and I hope you enjoyed your day...love you always Rosie.... 3/12 – Christine Dodwell, Tribal Gaming Happy Birthday RayeRaye We love you and hope you have a good birthday; we promise we will let you play Xbox Live all day if you want. MAYBE? We love you, Marc, Lynda and Chaela Happy Birthday Alonsa! Birdie, me and Lex hope you enjoy your day. Love Silas & Lexy 3/22 – Manuel Garcia, Law & Order 3/22 – Norbert Peters, Sr., Public Works 3/23 – Melanie Antone, Him Dak 3/23 – Rene Carlyle, Retail Enterprises Happy Birthday Sharalee 3/23 – Mark Pablo, EPD 3/23 – Gregory Perry, Law & Order Happy Birthday my sweet daughter Angelissa Cuatt Love Mom Analita Laborin 3/23 – Dean Peters, Elder Program 3/23 – Deanna Rascon, Courts 3/25 – David White, Sr., Temp Pool 3/26 – David Lopez, Detention Happy Birthday to my grandkids Emma, Cayden, Dante and Devin Love, Grandma 3/27 – Jesus Estrada, Parks & Recreation 3/27 – Celia Soto, Social Services 3/28 – Richard Lopez, Reserve Fire MARCH 2013 Community Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Upcoming Events: 1st-3rd— Boys & Girls Jr. High Basketball Tournament @ Gym 11th-15th—Spring Break Intersession @ Gym 12th—Hayride to Rockman 14th-17th—9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Boys & Girls High School Basketball Tournament @ Gym 30th—Easter Egg Hunt, 9a—12 pm @ Gym 3 7 6 5 4 Wilma Antone Emily Lewis Jose Gutierrez, Jr. Kerianna Justin Mario Twohearts Courtney Olivas Delbert White Damonique Lewis Dannika Lewis Madeleine Van Sickle Glennadean Lewis Gabriel Lopez Cody Narcia Emma Narcia Cayden Peters Dante Peters Sharalee Santiago 1 2 Lawrence Batopis Jr. Maverick Santiago Olivia Vincent 10 11 15 17 18 Irene Medina Mercedes Stephens 24 Jessie Williams 31 Courtney Delores Maria Hernandez Zaydyn Norris Shannon Peters Robert Velasquez Angelisa Cuatt Mildred Narcia Devin Peters Giulianna Sandoval Breon Stephens Robert Stephens Jr. 25 Kelly Antone Kane Miguel Mario Ortega David White Sr. 12 Lisa Chavez 19 Delphine Vazquez 26 Evelina Lopez 13 14 20 Carlton Carlyle Jr. Sarah Carlyle Daria Garcia Jose Hernandez 21 27 Brenna Antone Crystal Maddox Davin Miguel Benedict Miguel Celia Soto 28 Eric Chavez Joel Vincent Isidro Miguel Maria Santiago 16600 N. Maricopa Highway Maricopa, Arizona 85139 OFFICE HOURS 3/5 – Gabriel Lopez, Council Happy Birthday Nakota Tow!! Kota, I hope you have an enjoyable day and may all your wishes come true. Love Uncle Si & Lexy Newspaper of the Ak-Chin Indian Community ©2013 8 Sonja White 9 Stanislaus Antone Jonathan Narcia Charlene Whitman Dwayne Antone Ana Blanchard Timothy Luz LeRoy Narcia Rosalie Narcia 22 Manuel Garcia George Lewis Jr. Norbert Peters Sr. Nicole Vincent 29 Leona Kakar Dannon Peters Megan Quintero Monica Ruiz 16 Kalvin Antone Donald Narcia Mariella Norris Tracy Wind 23 Christian Alvarez Brandon Antone Melanie Antone Marie Ortega Mark Pablo Deanna Rascon 30 Alissia Bandin Marvin Shade 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MONDAY - FRIDAY PHONE: 520•568•1375 FAX: 520•568•1376 E-MAIL: runner@ak-chin.nsn.us Ak-Chin O’odham Runner Staff Editor: Raychel Peters Photojournalists: Robert Miguel & Kristina Morago News Assistant: Deidra Carlyle Graphic Artists: Waylon Antone & Diana Carlyle Ak-Chin Community Council Chairman: Louis Manuel, Jr. Vice Chairman: William Antone Council Members: Delia Carlyle Terry Enos & Gabriel Lopez Regular Contributors: Ak-Chin: Cultural Resources, Diabetes, Education, EPD, Him-Dak, Library, Recreation, Social Services & MUSD. The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner is published on the first and third Friday of each month. The “Runner” is delivered to all residents and departments of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, as well as surrounding community businesses, interested groups and subscribers. All information and original work contained in this newspaper is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from: The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner 16600 N. 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Pictures with no address will remain on file. Allow 2 weeks for return. SUBSCRIPTION RATE 2013 Subscription rate is $16.00. If you would like to receive the “Runner” by mail, please send a $16.00 check/money order to: Ak-Chin O’odham Runner 16600 N. Maricopa Highway Maricopa, Arizona 85139 Make check/money order payable to: Ak-Chin Indian Community DEADLINE Don’t forget the DEADLINE for the March 15 - April 4, 2013 ISSUE is due by FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH. Please submit all announcements, wishes, etc. no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH. Any material submitted after the MARCH 11TH DEADLINE cannot be guaranteed placement. But, if appropriate and relevant, will be included in the following issue. 3 3 March 1 - 1 14, 2013 Antone’s selected Valentine royalty Martin Antone, Sr. and Caroline Antone were announced Valentine King and Queen at the Elder Valentine Party. LEFT: The couple with their son Wilson “Milo” Antone. Antone and Cultural Resources Band (CRB) provided vaila music during the party. RIGHT: Iris Smith was one of the ladies who took the King up on his offer for a quick vaila dance. BELOW: Last year’s queen Mollie Norris crowns Caroline Antone. Elder Profile Analita Laborin Story and photos by R. Miguel She doesn’t have a cell phone, car, new shoes, bank account, or any modern conveniences that many of us enjoy. But, you know what? She doesn’t need any of those things. She enjoys her life as is, with nothing but simple pleasures to keep her happy. Analita Laborin loves her life, and when asked if there is any place she longed to go to or anything she ever wanted to have, she gives a straight “no” without even having to think about it. Analita Santiago was born to Catherine (Lewis) Andaverde on December 4, 1955, in Ak-Chin. She remembers being told that she was born in the deserted “mud house” that presently sits next to the home of Fabian Santiago. Roy Santiago, her biological father, passed away prior to Analita’s birth. Following his death, her mother Catherine remarried Rafael Andaverde. Rafeal helped raise Analita, therefore he was the only father she ever knew and acknowledged. Her siblings included; Clyde Santiago (bađ), and Henry Moreno (bađ), Lena Santiago and Connie Santiago. Analita was considered the baby of the family. When reflecting about her younger days growing up in Ak-Chin, Analita clearly does not remember anything story continues to page 4 Elders got game The bowling lanes may now be a block away for Ak-Chin Elders but they still plan and set a time in advance to hit the lanes for their bowling outings. Illness kept some away, but a handful of elders enjoyed the morning of Tuesday, February 19th bowling at Ten Pins Down at the AkChin UltraStar Multi-tainment Center. RIGHT: Ambria Valles helps serve apple cider to the elders at the party. BELOW: Elders enjoy the Valentine themed dining area and treats at the Elder noon party. Mastering their release and timing their arm swing and foot movements, some balls did happen to find their way into the gutters. But as the games progressed and the elders loosened up, soon Mollie Norris and Francisco “Cisco” Mattia had themselves strikes. story continues to page 6 Cisco Mattia bowls. March 2013 Elder Calendar Sunday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday Friday 1 Eggs donated by Hickman’s available for pickup on every Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am to 4pm. Breakfast served from 7:30am to 9:00am. Lunch served at 12:00 noon. For meals and Transportation assistances call the Elder Center at 520-568-1760. 3 4 10 5 Egg Day Bowling Day Leaving 9:30 a.m. Doctor Time with the Elders 11 12 St. Patrick’s Day 24 25 Elder Advisory Meeting 1:00 p.m. 31 Happy Birthday! Maria Hernandez 13 7 2 Presentation by Ak-Chin Police Dept. Chief Garcia 1:00 p.m. 8 9 Ultra Star Movie Day 14 15 Happy Birthday! Donald Narcia BINGO- 1:00 p.m. Egg Day 20 Bowling Day Leaving @ 9:30 a.m. Doctor Time with the Elders Happy Birthday! Delphina Vasquez 21 27 Egg Day Quarterly Birthday Party Caregiver Meeting Luncheon @ Ultra Star 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Happy Birthday! Evelina Lopez 28 19 26 22 Day Trip to Apache Gold Leaving @ 6:00 a.m. Easter Party @ 12:00 p.m. 23 Happy Birthday! George Lewis 29 Friday March 1 Egg salad sandwich cucumber salad chips, apricots Friday March 8 FishsƟcks corn on the cob cole slaw, pears Monday March 4 BBQ ribs, brussel sprouts, rice Fruit cocktail Monday March 11 Red chili stew, beets Ce:mat, peaches w/ CoƩage cheese Tuesday March 5 Fried chicken, mashed potatoes green beans Mandarin oranges Tuesday March 12 Grilled cheese sandwich Hot turkey sandwich (D), Tomato/chicken soup, raw veggies 16 Egg Day Happy Birthday! Mildred Narcia 18 Shopping Day Leaving @ 9:30 a.m. Saturday Elder Check Day Commodity Distribution 17 6 Elder Menu for March Center Closed Good Friday Happy Birthday! Leona Kakar 30 Wednesday March 6 Chili beans, chili meat (D), corn bread cup cakes Thursday March 7 Hot dogs, chips Apples or oranges Wednesday March 13 Beef quesadillas, corn, cookies Thursday, March 14 Indian tacos, leƩuce, tomatoes cheese, grapes 4 4 March 1 - 14, 2013 Arizona Gives Day in Pinal County AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY INVITATION FOR BID THE AK-CHIN TRIBAL HEADQUARTERS PARKING LOT By Alison Bailin Batz This March, every single resident in Pinal County (this means you!) is being Nonprofit Participation asked to do one simple thing – give. Among the 500+ nonprofits participating in this event are several Why? from around the area, including: “On March 20, all Arizonans will be asked to participate in the firstever Arizona Gives Day,” said Patrick McWhortor, president and CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, who helped to develop the initiative in partnership with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum and a team of statewide leaders. Beginning at midnight on March 20 and continuing until 11:59 p.m., Arizonans can go online at www. AZGives.org to support a local nonprofit in their community, or pledge their financial support to one of the hundreds of participating nonprofits across the state. A day dedicated to communities that care, Arizona Gives Day, presented by First Bank, will focus on giving back to the organizations whose invaluable efforts have helped empower communities and provide services, products and more to those in need. The Gives Day movement began in Minnesota four years ago as a way to increase individual giving and help nonprofits raise awareness about their cause. Each year since, these initiatives have seen increased success and have helped countless organizations continue to provide the services and programs their communities need. Today, Give Days are becoming increasingly more popular, leading many other states like Colorado, Georgia, Alabama and now Arizona to expand the “flashmob type” movement into their own states. Organizers of the Arizona Gives Day hope to see the same successful response during the 24-hour statewide online giving initiative on March 20. “For as little as $10, nonprofits in Arizona can and do make a difference,” said McWhortor. “Together, we hope to raise more than $2 million on this single day.” According to Marissa Theisen, president and CEO of Arizona Grantmakers Forum, donations made on Arizona Gives Day will help the state’s nonprofits: Rally volunteers Change lives Build leaders Develop networks Fight for rights Create scholarships Champion critical community causes Empowerment Systems, Inc. Seeds of Hope, Inc. Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation Arizona Wildlife Foundation Arizona Elk Society Community Health Charities of Arizona Arizona Lung Association of Arizona Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Arizona Animal Welfare League Arizona Autism United Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence Arizona Dental Foundation Arizona Humane Society Arizona State Parks Foundation Arizona Association of Food Banks Make a Wish Arizona Special Olympics of Arizona Spina Bifida Association of Arizona Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona Tourette Syndrome Association of Arizona Junior Achievement of Arizona DrugFreeAZ.org Ronald McDonald House Charities How to Participate Businesses, schools and communities are encouraged to rally friends, family, classmates and co-workers leading up to the big day. Donors can learn more about the nonprofits participating in their community by logging on to the www.AZGives.org.. Then help spread www.AZGives.org the word by joining the movement on Facebook and Twitter. Giving is as easy as 1–2–3! 1. On March 20, visit www. AZGives.org. AZGives.org. 2. Click on “Donate” 3. Choose your nonprofit of choice and give away Whether you give a little or a lot, every donation will help more than 20,000 deserving organizations statewide. “And for those of us out there who want to give but need to be reminded, the website has a simple ‘Remind Me’ button anyone can click on right now,” said McWhortor. “During the recent economic downtimes in Arizona and beyond, For more information, please visit individual giving has declined. This www.AZGives.org www.AZGives.org.. is our chance to bring it back in a big way,” said Theisen. The Ak-Chin Indian Community (hereafter called the “Owner”) invites all General Contractors to bid on a General Construction Contract, which will include Civil, Structural, and Electrical work to construct the covered parking lot and parking improvements. The Owner will receive Sealed Bids until 2:00 p.m. (MST) on March 11, 2013 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. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:30 PM at the Capital Projects Conference Room. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. (MST) on February 27, 2013 at the proposed project site. This invitation is unrestricted: however, preference will be given to Indian Organizations and Indian Owned Enterprises in accordance to the Community Procurement Procedure. Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Ak-Chin Purchasing Office starting February 22, 2013. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, irrevocable letter of credit, U.S. Government Bonds, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in the amount of (10%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment security bonds in accordance to the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject, any and all bids. However, the Ak-Chin Indian Community at its discretion may postpone said action for such time as the Tribal Council may designate, as the interest of the Community may require. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of Bids without consent of the Owner. Address any questions regarding this project must be submitted in writing seven (7) calendar days prior to Bid Opening to the Ak-Chin Indian Community Finance Department, Purchasing Manager, Judith Purcell, 42507 W. Peters & Nall Road, Maricopa, Arizona 85139, telephone: (520) 568-1028, email: JPurcell@ak-chin.nsn.us. Ak-Chin Indian Community Vekol Market Fueling Island Design/Build Services Request for Proposal The Ak-Chin Indian Community, Maricopa, Arizona is seeking Proposals for Design Build Services for a Fueling Island at the Vekol Market. The Vekol Market is a neighborhood-style grocery store located in the AkChin Indian Community reserva on. The Fueling Island will include a covered fire sprinkled canopy, fueling dispensers with card readers, underground fuel storage tanks, associated underground petroleum piping and integra on with the exis ng point of sale system. The scope of work will also include the decommissioning and demolishing of the exis ng fueling island and above ground storage tanks and associated underground piping. Part -1 of the required services and products for the project will include preconstruc on and design services through to obtaining a building permit. Future services may also include Part – 2 of required services and products, construc on and construc on administra on services, upon successful comple on of the preconstruc on and design services. The successful bidder must have an extensive and proven track record in the design and construc on of Petroleum Fueling Sta ons, as well as possessing a professional commitment to excellence, teamwork, innova on, open communica on, and state of the art knowledge of materials and methodologies in order to deliver a user sensi ve product at the right cost and within the constraints of the project schedule. Bid documents can be obtained from the Purchasing Office a er February 20, 2013 at the address below between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Your proposal must be submi ed no later than March 8, 2013, 12:00 P.M. (noon) MST, to the following: Judith Purcell, Purchasing Manager Ak-Chin Indian Community Purchasing Office 42507 W. Peters and Nall Road Maricopa, AZ 85138 5 March 1 - 14, 2013 5 Analita continued Behavioral Health Department (Social Services) Has Some New Changes: Lori Garcia has resigned as of February 22, 2013. We wish Lori good luck in her new endevors. The people she was seeing will now be seen by Kara Van Hise. Kara’s phone numbers are: Cell 520-251-1488 her Office Number is 520-568-1089. The following programs will now report to Kara: Home akersM General Assistance Adult Case Management Parenting Classes Rick Westby will be taking over the Anger Management classes. Rick’s phone numbers are: Office 520-568-1094 Cell 520-709-5685 For further information please feel free to call the main office at 520-568-1093. Lori Garcia says “Goodbye” to Ak-Chin It is time for me to move on to bigger and better things. Like the big state of TEXAS. It has been my pleasure to work for you and your community. Thank you for accepting me into your homes, into your families, and allowing me to become a part of your Community. Thank you for accepting me with all of my different hair colors, my loud voice and laugh (which I know took some getting used too.) LOL Thank you for teaching me about your traditions and culture. I will take all of you with me in my heart. This is not GOODBYE. This is definitely a SEE YOU'ALL LATER. as far as how Ak-Chin appeared or the people from the community, all she knew were her siblings. One childhood memory she did remember was attending school in Coolidge during her first grade year. She recalled how the bus would pick her and her brother and sisters up for school but doesn’t recall any subjects she may have studied. Although most of her childhood was a blur, she remembers returning back to Ak-Chin from Coolidge, and being old enough to work out in the fields on the Ak-Chin Farms where she chopped weeds with other family and community members. As she got older, Analita met Alex Laborin, the two married and she became Analita Laborin. While together, the two had three children; Angela, Alexis, and Alexander. Because Analita and Alex encountered social problems, Ak-Chin Tribal Court removed the children from the home and placed them into a Foster Home at the ages of 1, 2, and 3. Analita slightly elaborates on how tough it was for her not to see her children, which eventually caused her to spiral downward personally and led to alcohol abuse. It also led to the termination of her marriage to Alex, who was also abusing alcohol because of the events surrounding their children. A few years had gone by before Analita was able to see her children again. By that time, foster parents that she recalls were Cherokee Indians who resided in Pasadena, Texas had adopted them. According to Analita, following the adoption, Angela, Alexis, and Alexander’s last names were changed to Osbourne, as were the adoptive parent’s last names. Also during the adoption process, Alexis’ first name was changed to Laurel and Alexander’s name was changed to Jerom. After seeing her children, she once again lost contact with them. More years had passed before she finally received a message from Ak-Chin’s Marilyn Thompson from the main office that Analita’s oldest daughter, Angela was attempting to get into contact with her. She exchanged a few phone calls with her children, who were now married and had their own children. Analita’s children arranged for her to come down for a visit. After a long bus ride to Pasadena, which she didn’t mind, her son Jarom (Alexander) met her at the bus station. Angela was married and now had the last name, Cuatt, while Laurel’s (Alexis) last name changed to Colbe. Together again with her kids, the four of them stayed at Angela’s home with their spouses and the seven grandchildren Analita met for the first time. Analita stayed in Pasadena for a week to be reacquainted with her children and hear the word she hadn’t heard in a long time “mom”. Getting to know her grandchildren was also a special moment. Following her stay, Analita has stayed in contact with her children, and plans for another visit are in the works. At the moment, Analita enjoys visiting with her sisters Lena and Connie and enjoying the company of her companion, “Wero”. Wero pampers Analita by doing all the chores needed to upkeep her home and by cooking his specialty and Analita’s favorite “Mexican Food”. Wero is the reason why she does not need a phone. When she needs to get into contact with someone or needs a message sent, it’s the “Wero Express” that delivers the word. Off on his bike through rain, mud, or even ice “Wero” delivers. Although he may not get the message to its destination as quick as a phone call, it does get there according to Analita. “Wero” has tried to teach Analita to ride his bike so she can get to places quicker, but the experience on the bike was not to her liking, and so she prefers to walk. Analita also enjoys watching the four DVD movies that she owns, in particular “Mighty Joe Young”, which she admits she watches every day. Going on outings with the Ak-Chin Elderly Center to neighboring casinos, visiting other elder centers, movie and bowling outings at the Ak-Chin Circle has also been enjoyable. When asked once again, if she could go somewhere for the first time or want anything she’s never had, Analita simply says, “Besides seeing my kids again, I don’t really want to do anything else. I don’t want anything or need anything, I’m happy with my life.” 6 6 March 1 - 14, 2013 Ak-Chin Youth Council attend UNITY Mid-Year in D.C. Members of the Ak-Chin Youth Council traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Mid-Year meeting. Lisa Chavez, Alyssa Garcia, Richard Quintero and Youth Council Coordinator Marla Antone spent almost a week in the Nation’s Capitol, meeting other Native American youth, visiting museums, and making visits to Capitol Hill. The first day had the group reviewing the week’s agenda, preparing for the Capitol Hill visits, and participating in team-building exercises. They also introduced themselves to the other UNITY attendees. On the second day, they were given a special tour of the National Museum of the American Indian, where they were able to screen fellow Ak-Chin Community member Brittany Paddock’s movie at the museum theater. They also toured the Capitol and made visits. The evening brought the UNITY group together for the HIV and Violence in Alyssa, Richard, and Lisa at the Lincoln Memorial Above: UNITY participants held a mock Miss/Mr. UNITY pageant and Kayla Williams from Gila River won. Everyone from the four sister tribes congratulate her (photo by Lisa Chavez) Below left: Alyssa, Richard, and Lisa at the National Museum of the American Indian. Below right: Lisa, Richard, and Alyssa at the Tohono O’odham Nation exhibit. (photos by Marla Antone) Indian Country presentation. The group spent the next day attending presentations regarding programs about youth. The final day was the UNITY business meeting in the morning and then attending Youth Council report presentations. The final afternoon in D.C. was spent at the Air and Space bowling continued from page 3 Linda Sue Jose and Connie Orona had some great opportunities to work on picking up spares, as did Analita Laborin and Elena Norris. Since the opening of the facility, the Ak-Chin Elders have bowled and enjoyed several movie outings. They have also been joined by residents of The Caring House located in Sacaton and from elders of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Museum, and then the group visited the Lincoln Memorial. On the trip back home, the group reflected on their experiences. Lisa Chavez shared, “It was fun hearing what other youth councils were up to, as well as giving suggestions on what the national conference should be about.” Richard Quintero thought it was an “awesome and exciting experience.” Alyssa Garcia, who is an executive official with UNITY said, “Overall the Mid-Year Conference was very insightful and it was great to connect with other Native American Youth, not only from our surrounding tribes but all across Indian Country.” Marla Antone reflected on the experience with chaperoning the group. “You always learn something new when attending a conference, what stood out for me was the visit to the Air and Space Museum. The museum was very interesting; Richard, Lisa, and Alyssa taught me a lot. Go Saturn!” Nominations for Youth Council Officers Any youth interested or if you know a youth who would be a good leader for Youth Council please nominate them for a position: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer High School Representative Middle School Representative Nominee must be from the age’s 13-25 living in the boundaries of the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Nominations can be taken at the Library from February 25, 2013 till the 8th of March 2013. Voting for the positions will be on Wednesday March 13, 2013 from 9am-2pm. Time and place will be announced. Any questions please contact Marla Antone (520)251-3229 7 7 March 1 - 14, 2013 Maricopa Wells Middle School Football: Bottom row from left: Carter Paine, Walter Harris, Joseph Olivarez, Mustafa Sonbol, Devin Parady, Patrick Canevett, Rubin Pheir, Kwame Keeton, Dax Sweetser, Longman Pyne, and Stephen Davis. Middle row from left: Eddie Perry, Damari Bradshaw, Larry Tran, Chris Hedbert, Keishaun Downes, Cody DiCenzi, Viper Kruger, Jesse Miranda, Michael Williams, Isiah Garivay, Dustin Anderson, Paul Northcutt, and Kenneth Powers. Top row from left: Coach Pappas, Chris Harris, Dakota Halverson-Anta, Jaden Roman, Bryce Thurman, Avionne Briggs, Devon Large, Luis Garcia, Zach Bachelder, Steve Mongomery, Nathan Soliz, Landen Adams, Kalib Rogers, CJ Lopez, Jesus Hernandez, Miguel Ruiz, Coach Harris, Andrew Munoz, Coach Lopez, Tristen Logan, and Coach Miller. Desert Wind upends Maricopa Wells in big rivaly football game Story & Photo by R. Miguel The battle on the gridiron for bragging rights between rivals, Desert Wind and Maricopa Wells Middle School was a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions. Desert Wind played to keep their winning record unblemished, while Wells looked to become spoilers. When the final whistle was blown, the Tigers from Desert Wind improved their record to 5-0 with a 24-0 thumping of the Panthers, who dropped to 1-4. Two Tiger touchdowns in the first quarter was the difference, as a stellar defense kept the Panthers from coming close to putting six points on the scoreboard. The Tigers added a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters for the win. With one more game on the schedule, Desert Wind will look to play for a #1 or #2 seed, dependent on the outcome against another 5-0 team, Cactus Canyon, while Maricopa Wells looks to add one more victory to its record. The current 5-0 record by Tigers is a tremendous turnaround from last season’s 0-6 record. Suiting up for the Panthers of Maricopa Wells, was AkChin Community member, Luis Garcia, who played Linebacker and Offensive Lineman. Matt Huffman Tournament Thank You Twelve years ago, the community of Maricopa lost a great student-athlete in Matt Huffman, who excelled in all sports at Maricopa High School, particularly on the baseball diamond. Months prior to honoring a baseball scholarship to Indiana State University, Matt lost his life while training. The year following his death, Maricopa High School hosted an inaugural baseball tournament in his honor, hence the Matt Huffman Baseball Desert Wind (white) and Maricopa Wells (black) middle schools play the “big Tournament. Throughout the next 11 years, the rivalry” football game at Maricopa High School. tournament showcased plenty of high school baseball players who would go on to play collegiate and professional baseball. The tournament was recently 2013 Maricopa High School Spring Sports Schedule Boys Varsity Baseball March 1 Friday Coronado @ MHS 4p March 5 Tuesday Horizon @ MHS 4p March 8 Friday MHS @ Mountain Pointe 3:45p March 9-14 Sat-Thur MHS @ Camp Verde Tourney TBA Boys Junior Varsity Baseball March 6 Wednesday MHS @ Coronado 4p March 8 Friday MHS @ Mountain Pointe 3:45p Girls Varsity Softball February 28 - March 2 Thur-Sat MHS @ Sun Blast Tournament Boulder Creek TBA March 5 Tuesday MHS @ Horizon 4:00p March 7 - 9 Thur-Sat Krystin Diehl Tournament (home) TBA March 12 Tuesday MHS @ Seton 4:00p Girls Freshman/JV Softball March 1 Friday Coronado @ MHS 3:45p March 5 Tuesday Queen Creek @ MHS 4p/4p March 6 Wednesday MHS @ Combs 3:45p/3:45p Boys Varsity & JV Tennis March 5 Tuesday Seton Catholic @ MHS 3:30p V Girls Varsity & JV Tennis March 1 Friday Mountain Pointe @ MHS 3:30p/3:30p March 5 Tuesday MHS @ Seton 3:30p V March 8 Friday MHS @ Vista Grande 3:30p/3:30p Boys & Girls Track March 2 Saturday MHS @ Desert Classic Queen Creek TBA March 9 Saturday MHS @ Rattler Invite-North Canyon cancelled due to participation, ending an 11-year run. Matt’s father, Greg, has been very appreciative to all who have made the tournament a yearly success, in particular the Ak-Chin Indian Community, of quietly helped sponsorship to the tournament. The Huffman family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Ak-Chin Community for their gracious support of the Matt Huffman Tournament for the last eleven years. “Thank You AkChin! We will be forever grateful for your generosity.” Greg and Laurel Huffman. The Maricopa High School Chamber Orchestra team participates in the ABODA Area Concert Festival at McClintock High School in Tempe. MHS Orchestra receives “Excellent” rating Submitted by MUSD Superintendent Steve Chestnut The Maricopa High School Chamber Orchestra participated in the ABODA Area Concert Festival on February 22nd at McClintock High School in Tempe. The orchestra earned the secondhighest rating of “Excellent” at the festival, which qualifies them to participate in the State Concert Festival in May. They had a wonderful clinic with Colonel Frank Dubuy (Ret.) who has been the director of the US Army Chorus and Chorale, the US Army Field Band Soldier’s Chorus and the director of the US Army Military Academy Band at West Point. He has also served as the Director of Bands and Coordinator of Instrumental Music at Southeast Louisiana University in addition to teaching here in the valley at Hamilton High School. We are very proud of our Chamber Orchestra students and we congratulate them on qualifying for the State Concert Festival! 8 8 March 1 - 14, 2013 Ak-Chin GED Program Newsletter Paws to Read starting soon Library Assistant Jeffrey Stoffer with Ak-Chin’s newest employee “Buddy.” Buddy will help improve the reading skills of the library’s young users. he gets lots of fresh air. And Lastly, Buddy loves pets, so don’t be scared to give him a pet, but please don’t grab at Buddy's feet. His front feet are sore and it will hurt him if you touch them. Buddy loves pets and belly rubs, but remember to pet nice. Buddy is the library's fulltime library service dog. He gets paid in Love and treats. If you feel uncomfortable around dogs just let a library staff member know and we will keep Buddy away from you. The Reading with Buddy Project was made possible by the Strickland and Strickland Law Firm in Memory of Bill & Thela Strickland who loved the companionship that animals can bring. Bill & Thela believed that knowledge and education creates a pathway to fulfill hopes and dreams for years to come. This is Buddy. He’s our Library Reader Dog. Buddy is a super friend dog that loves everyone. But having a dog in the library takes a little help from everyone to chip in. Buddy is part of the new Paws to Read program which will be starting soon. Buddy is currently in his training phase. First. Never feed Buddy any human food. Human food like snacks, candy and fast food is poisonous to Buddy. If you want to feed Buddy just ask for a treat at the circulation desk and we’d be happy to give you one. Second Never let Buddy out of the library. Sometimes Buddy might get confused that you're taking him for a walk and if you go to the door he might walk into the lobby. Buddy needs to stay in the library. Buddy gets lots of times to go outside everyday so don’t worry, Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 0 $ 5 & + 3 Ak-Chin athletes recognized Submitted by Yolanda Miranda Esperanza Miranda 9th Grade Junior Varsity Player and Dannon Peters 11th Grade Varsity Player for Maricopa High School are presented with Certificates for their Excellent Friday Saturday 2 3:00-4:30pm 5:00-6:30 Pig Day (Bacons Favorite day of the year!) year!) 4 e edn ! ry W Eve 0 - 5:30 ! n :3 Va Fun from 3 14 6 5 Craftz! “Yarn Art” 4:00-5:30 14 Gaming Idol 4:00-5:30 Mature Crafts 5:00-7:00 3:00-4:30pm Anime Club 5:00-6:30 28 “Buddy Bookmarks” 23 iPad Party 5:00-6:30 Mature Crafts 5:00-7:00 Craftz! 22 Gaming Idol “Pet Puppets!” 3:00-4:00 16 Conrad Storad author of 9am 21 27 15 “I am not a pig!” Craftz! 4:00-5:30 Preschool StoryƟme 11:00-12:00am 5:00-6:30 3:00-4:00 Gaming Idol 26 Gaming Idol Mature Crafts 5:00-7:00 Preschool StoryƟme 11:00-12:00am 25 5:00-6:30 Craftz! 20 19 Anime Club 5:00-6:30 3:00-4:00 “ Something Pig Origami “ 4:00-5:30 18 3:00-4:30pm Mature Crafts 5:00-7:00 13 9 iPad Party Gaming Idol 3:00-4:00 Gaming Idol 12 8 7 Preschool StoryƟme 11:00-12:00am Gaming Idol 24 Esperanza Miranda and Dannon Peters with their certificates. Anime Club Preschool StoryƟme 11:00-12:00am 17 Coach Gomez and Isaac Miranda following Sports Banquet. iPad Party y! sda 13 hard towards that ultimate goal. Since the start of 2013, other students have shown similar success. One student successfully completed the entire exam, earning a GED diploma in January. An additional student passed three of the five sections, leaving only two to prepare for before the exam changes in 2014. Speaking of that exam change, here’s another reminder that the GED exam will change in 2014. The new exam will be computer-based and will reportedly be more challenging as well. This means that students with partial passing scores only have until the end of 2013 to pass any remaining sections of the exam. If they do not, the passing scores they currently hold will be lost when the exam change goes into effect at the start of 2014. Students will then have to start all over on the new exam. So, if you have been putting off completion of your GED, there is no better time to start or re-start working towards that goal! Stop by the Education Department between 9AM and 12PM or 2PM and 5PM, Monday through Friday, and add your name to the list of Ak-Chin Community members who have been achieving success in 2013. - Desiree Guarino, M.Ed. Ak-Chin GED Instructor GED Office Phone: (520)568-1284 Education Main Phone: (520)568-1280. 1 Library Hours: Mondays 9am-6pm Tuesday-Friday 9am-7pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm The start of 2013 has brought hard work and success to several Ak-Chin GED students. In the month of January, 11 students pursued their goals by actively participating in the program. Between February 1st and 25th, the number of active participants increased to 13. The Ak-Chin GED Program offers the convenience of being close to home and flexibility in scheduling as well. GED instruction is offered Monday through Friday from 9AM to 12PM and from 2PM to 5PM. The attendance goal for each student is a minimum of 4 hours of class time weekly. Students have the flexibility to reach the 4 hour goal within any of the windows of time referenced above. This gives students a guideline for making ongoing progress while offering the flexibility that many busy adults desire. Reaching the weekly attendance goal has been a challenge for many students, but it is definitely attainable for most. February’s top GED attendance earner spent a total of 20 hours and 33 minutes in GED class between February 1 and 25. Therefore, it should be no surprise that this student passed both of the two sections of the GED exam attempted this month! In combination with two other sections passed previously, this student now has only one section of the exam left to pass in order to receive a GED diploma. This student continues to work Gaming Idol 29 30 & 31 Library Closed Library Closed 5:00-6:30 Book Club 5:30-7:00pm Good Friday Participation on the girl’s soccer team. Dannon Peters also received a letter pin. Isaac Miranda Freshman at Maricopa High School receives the Lockdown Defender Award 2012-2013. Isaac received this award based on nominations from his team members and coaches. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” KD 9 9 March 1 - 14, 2013 Ak-Chin’s Mariah Carlyle (kneeling) wrestles with Gila River’s Alliyah Silver for Champions - Gila River, bottom l - r: Kobe Joaquin, Shane Crawford, Damien a loose ball against Gila River during the championship game. Williams, Bradley Thomas, and Alliyah Silver. Top from l - r: Alysia Jackson, Rheanna Jackson, Hollie Lewis, and Coach April Crawford. Ak-Chin 9-12 Co-ed Ballers give valiant effort while placing second in tourney Story & Photos by R. Miguel The Ak-Chin co-ed basketball team put in a great effort during their run in the Ak-Chin Recreation 9-12 Co-ed Basketball Tournament held this past weekend, fighting their way through the losers bracket enroute to a second place finish in the field of ten teams. One of the more entertaining games feature Ak-Chin against the Beeliners. With the teams exchanging leads throughout the game, Ak-Chin’s Devin Peters lined up for two free-throws with the game tied and twenty second left. Devin hit one free throw to send AkChin to the title game. In the finals, Gila River quickly jumped out to a double digit lead and coasted for the win. Other teams participating were; Cocklebur, Ajo, Wildcats, Copa Crew, Sun Devils, San Lucy, and Blue Devils. Second Place - Ak-Chin, front row l - r: Noahli Antone, Victor “Rex” Andaverde, Third Place - Beeliners, bottom row from l - r: Coach Ronald Paul, Aries Williams, Justin Perillo, Anjelo Gonzalez, and Christen Kemp. Back row from l - r: Kalvin Abrielle Williams, Emery Jacksoson, Wade Mix, and Cerrah Pino. Second row Antone, Isaac Herrera, Devin Peters, and Mariah Carlyle. from l - r: Sequoia Lucero, Cienna Pino, Alette Paul, Anderson Pino, and Craig Paul Jr. Third row from l - r: Harlan Osife and Alan Mix. Golf Lessons at Southern Dunes Photos by R. Miguel Left: Victor Bandin gets himself ready to take a swing at a golf ball during golf lessons at Southern Dunes. Bottom left: Aaliyah Alvarez takes a cut at a golf ball. Right: Southern Dunes Head Golf Professional, J.C. Wright, gives Ak-Chin children tips on playing golf. RECREATION ACTIVITIES MARCH 2013 RECREATION RE R EC CR REAT ATIION ON A ACTIVITIES ACTIVI CT TIIV VITI S MA M MARCH AR RCH 2 20 2013 013 SUN UNN MON O TUE TU WE WED THU TH FRI FRRI 1 The GYM is CLOSED from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays for NABI Programs 3 4 5 NABI YPEP at 6:00 p.m. 10 11 6 NABI Practice at 4:00 p.m. 12 Golf at 4:45 p.m. NABI YPEP at 6:00 p.m. 7 NABI YPEP at 6:00 p.m. 13 HAYRIDE to ROCKMAN 2 Jr. High School Basketball Tournament (March 1-3) 8 9 15 16 NABI Practice at 4:00 p.m. 14 NABI YPEP at 6:00 p.m. SAT SA St. Patrick’s Day High School Basketball Tournament (March 14-17, 2013) INTERCESSION 10 10 March 1 - 14, 2013 Gabe Sandoval (#34) of Those Guys, pulls down a rebound against the Takers, Those Guys - Champions - Bottom from left: Mondo Ruvalcaba, Bryshonne during Breaking the Ice action. Sandoval and Those Guys defeated the Takers to Bryand, Jesse Gurrola, Minh Van, and Matt Melendez. Top from left: Ethan Morris, advance into the Championship round. Adam Bickerstaff, Robbie Exam, and Gabe Sandoval. Those Guys nip Komatke in finals for another basketball title Story & Photos by R. Miguel When attending a men’s basketball tournament at the Ak-Chin Recreation Department, you can bet that, Those Guys and the Phoenix Braves would battle at some point in the tournament, usually during the finals. In this year’s Breaking the Ice Tournament, the two teams joined forces to come from the loser’s bracket and capture this year’s tournament title, defeating a running and gunning Komatke squad who went into the championship round with an undefeated record. In the finals, Those Guys capitalized on Komatke mistakes for the win. The game was close in the first half before Those Guys pulled away in the final minutes of the second half. Other teams participating included; Untouchables, Young Guns, Team A, Forerunners, Ballerz, Beeliners, A.P.R., Lee’s Team, Phx Wizards, Suite Tea Mob, Chocolate City, T.O. Nation, and Flight. The Phoenix Braves were not able to participate due the passing of their coach/sponsor, Darren Darrell. Mr. Darrell was an avid basketball player during his younger days, playing against teams from the four tribes of Ak-Chin, Tohono O’odham Nation, Salt River, and Ft. McDowell. Komatke - Front from left: Lawrence Milda, Anthony Romero, Jacob Vasquez, and Takers - Third Place: Bottom from left: Charles Lett, Tevin, Jason Travis, Roy, Thomas Francisco. Back from left: Terry Peters, John Johnson, Leander Whitman, and Chris Lopez. Second row from left: Chris Johnson, Corey Motley, Daylind Jackie Hutton, Joshua Francisco, Jason Jones, Shane Francisco, and David Antone. Ridgeway, Mario, and Jake Gomez. Top: Danny and Ace. Alyssa Estrada and 5th grader Aleina Estrada; to participate in the showcase in representation of Sequoia Pathway. It would be an understatement to say how extremely proud I am of my team and what they have been able to accomplish this season. It was truly a Blessing and I can’t wait for next season! Wells basketball ready for league tourney Sequoia Pathway Pumas, bottom from left: Ronnie Conn, Aleina Estrada, Christine Murphine, and Ashley Tuke. Top from left: Alyssa Estrada, Liz Carter, Naomi Reynolds, and Raychel Couts. Pathway caps season with championship Story & Photo submitted by Diana Estrada Despite a short bench of eight girls, and young at that, with two 5th graders only one 8th grader and the remaining five players all 6th graders, our girls went 15-1, which included an undefeated regular season and Championship of the Coolidge Classic Tournament hosted last November 2012. Sequoia Pathway was also selected for me to be able to partake as Head Coach in the upcoming Junior High Girls Basketball All-Star Showcase following Finals on February 23, 2013, along with 2 selected players; 8th grader Ak-Chin member and Maricopa Wells Middle School forward, Tyra Williams, powers her way for a layup against Hohokam during the season finale for the Panthers. The Panthers defeated the Cougars to stay undefeated and earning them a #1 seed in the upcoming league tournament which will be held on Saturday, March 9th at Coolidge High School. Photo by R. Miguel 11 11 March 1 - 14, 2013 Iwo Jima Flag Raising Anniversary Clockwise from left: Miss AkChin Holly Antone with First Attendant Bianka Mata and Little Miss Ak-Chin Daria Garcia; St. Peter Indian Mission School lead the parade with a large U.S. flag; Flyover of five planes prior to the parade; American Legion and Auxiliary from the Acoma tribe from New Mexico toss out Acoma bread along the parade route. Photos by K. Morago Cowboy and Indian Days Segundo crowned Lil Miss Pisin Mo’o Story by K. Morago, submitted photos Running is in her blood and Andrea Segundo shared that tribal custom during the 2013 Pisin Mo’o District Pageant to win the title of Lil Miss Pisin Mo’o at the Pisinemo Recreation Center this past Saturday, February 23rd. Pisinemo is located two and a half hours south of AkChin close to the U.S.-Mexico border on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Daughter of Him-Dak EcoMuseum Museum Technician Julene Narcia, and Patrick Segundo of Pisinemo, Andrea is a student at Saddleback Elementary School and resides here in the Community. Of Hopi and Tohono O’odham lineage she competed with four other girls. They were judged in traditional wear, talent presentation and impromptu question. During her talent presentation she described the heritage of running, why she runs, and runners on both sides of her Hopi and Tohono O’odham families. Her grandfather Burke Silas, Sr. ran while attending Phoenix Indian School, her From left ro right (front): Lil Miss Pisin Mo’o 2013 Andrea Segundo, 2nd Attendant Marisol Garcia, and First Attendant Jailee Rose Lopez. (back) Miss Ak-Chin First Attendant Bianka Mata and Miss Ak-Chin Holly Antone other Grandfather Bobby Segundo is also an avid runner competing in marathons. Her Godmother Francine Larson and Aunt Wynona Larson-Yazzie introduced her to the Unity Run last year, where Andrea learned about her him-dag and discipline. She was announced the youngest runner within the group and who participated throughout the run in the Unity Run from Cedagi Wahia (Pozo Verde, Mexico) to Red Mountain in Salt River last year. Andrea wore Tohono O’odham traditional dress during the traditional presentations and Hopi traditional dress for her question. This year’s contest was held with the Jr. Miss and Miss categories with one candidate each vying for those titles. When announced the winner, mother Julene asked Andrea how she felt. “I don’t know, I was just so hungry and wanted something to eat,” Andrea told her mom. Announced as her First Attendant was Jailee Rose Lopez, and Marisol Garcia was announced 2nd Attendant. Crowned Jr. Miss Pisin Mo’o 2013 was ZyAnn Lopez and Alyska Cruz was selected the new Miss Pisin Mo’o 2013. Miss Ak-Chin Holly Antone and Miss Ak-Chin First Attendant Bianka Mata attended the event. ABOVE LEFT: Miss San Carlos Apache Rodeo Queen Marcy Joe. ABOVE: Frito-Lay’s Chester Cheetos. LEFT: Miss Tohono O’odham Nation Royalty Court from left to right: First Attendant Jaylene Wood, Second Attendant Raven Johnson and Miss Tohono O’odham Nation Hon’mana Photos by K. Morago Sekteoma. 12 12 March 1 - 14, 2013 Preschool Valentine Party At left, Ian Narcia mans the Valentine boxes at the makeshift postoffice created in one of the classroooms for Valentine’s Day Preschol students were encouraged to make their own Valentine heart holders for all their goodies to go in. Gusty winds didn’t dampen the spirits of Ak-Chin Preschool students and daycare children during a recent trip to Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, on Tuesday, February 10. With staff and parents assigned to students, each little boy and girl made their way through the zoo, pointing, oohing and awing at every animal they encountered. Fun times to be had at the Zoo! Language Program present at Scottsdale Community College Story by Ak-Chin Language Program, Photos by R. Peters The Ak-Chin Language Program had the opportunity to be presenters at the O’odham Hidag Humapa/Pippaa Matashevum Teacher’s Gathering hosted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Cultural Resources Department, held on February 22, 2013, at Sco sdale Community College. There was a morning blessing song by Maria Garcia along with a con nental breakfast as roll call was done for the different communi es in a endance. The morning breakout sessions consisted of O’odham Circle of Learning with Children 0-6 years old, O’odham Immersion-The Elements, Piipash Cradle Board, The AILDI Micro-Teaching model, Tho’oag Thap Hai:aichg and Survival O’odham; in which the language Staff where able to a end. Lunch was provided with Gary Owens doing a presenta on on how the Salt River Language Department got started by the late Emme White and our very own, Ak-Chin Cultural Resources Manager, Caroline Antone and. Gary praised the two about how many hours they worked on ge ng it started and how they never gave up, pushing the staff of men to go out and get interviews with different elders. Then it was me, 1:15 and the AkChin language program was ready to do their sessions “Mac Has Masma Ma mascam GTÑeok”. Language Coordinator, Velacita Lopez talked about the Language program and introduced the language staff. Once she had finished each staff member presented on their subject. First to present was Genevieve Miguel, who went over some of the things that she does while being at the preschool site. “I have been teaching the Pledge of Allegiance in O’odham and how I had to get it going from the approval from our Elders and the Culture Commi ee members.” O’odham Neok Answers from last issue Help this boy to go see his love to give her flowers for Valentine’s Day In the classroom, Ms. Genevieve follows the preschool curriculum or the lesson plan that the teacher makes. Every week offers different things; but focuses on the colors, numbers, shapes and the le er of the week, months, and days of the week. “Besides all this I try and translate some of the things that the teachers use in the classes. The children and I sing the Color song everyday along with pictures.” Genevieve also presented pictures of items that started with the le er of week; and explained how she would print out pictures for the children to color and ask the children how to say the colors they used, in O’odham, and adding, “I can say that the children are learning a lot.” Lerline Peters’ presenta on had Language Staff members pretend to be her 3 year old students. She then made name flash cards to demonstrate name recogni on, present and absent. Lerline held up the cards and asked in O’odham, “Whose name is this?” and “Are they present or absent?” She explained this was to get the kids to recognize their names, how to spell their names and to learn present or absent. “I also demonstrated stand up, sit down and the body song, which is used to get the kids mo vated when they start ge ng restless.” Sally Antone talked about how teaching O’odham to the Day Care Children. “I spend half an hour with them, and we sing the good-morning song, than go into numbers, colors and animals. I also do Ring-around the Roses, Hokey Pokey, and Incy-Wincy Spider.” Sally talked about a game she plays with the children that has a box with different things inside, called “Guess what’s in the box”? “Each child would come up and get something in the box and they would repeat a er me what it is and what color it is.” She also explained doing opposites. “I told them that most of the me I would use hand jesters for them to understand what you’re talking about.” She finished by le ng them know, “you have to be pa ent with them.” Jeremy Johns was the last presenter and talked about his assignments. “Besides doing the Day Care and doing the other classes when the other technicians are unavailable I also talked about the O’odham speakers I’ve interviewed, what I talk about with the interviewees and how I process and use the informa on once it has been r e c o r d e d .” He also also talked about two major projects he is working on at the moment; a teaching grammar he is developing to aid in teaching O’odham to English speaking members of the community; and a community dic onary, which is something that all members of the staff are assigned to help with under the project manager, Genevieve Miguel. At the end of everyone’s presenta on Lerline also explained the water song that the program had created by using pictures. They handed out brochures made by Jeremy to the audience that had the water song on it so they could par cipate in singing with the staff. Haivan Hohokmel (Cow) (Butterfly) ‘H’ Haٿan Ha:hag (Saguaro Cactus) (Leaf) Je’e Jegos (Mother) (Storm) “J” Judum Jeved (Bear) (Earth) 13 13 March 1 - 14, 2013 EARTH DAY 2013 AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY EARTH DAY AGENDA – FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2013 7:00 a.m. Registration of Volunteers / Group Leaders Safety Supplies & Equipment Distribution – Gloves/Safety Vests Volunteer’s Continental Breakfast Courtesy of Harrah’s Casino 7:20 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony Ak-Chin Color Guard 7:25 a.m. National Anthem O’odham Language Staff 7:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance Ak-Chin Preschool Children 7:15 a.m. Blessing Ms. Sally Antone 7:25 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks Community Council Rep. TBD Brenda Ball, EPD Director Cheyenne Garcia, Environmental Programs Manager 7:45 a.m. Participant Safety Briefing & Area / Group Designations 8:00 a.m. Community Clean-Up Tree Planting 9:45 a.m. End Community Clean Up Turn in Safety Supplies & Equipment 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Environmental Activities at the Community Gym Educational Booths 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Earth Day Luncheon / Dessert 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Prize Raffle – for Earth Day Clean Up and Tree Planting Participants ONLY 1:00 p.m. End Gym Activities / Clean Up Ak-Chin Indian Community Current openings in the Community: Environmental Protection Department (Water Operations) * Administrative Support Technician - Education 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. OUTDOOR WASTEWATER/SEWER Complete your application in full and be sure to sign your name. Submit applications before the closing date as late applications will not be accepted. If you are claiming Indian Preference, proof of tribal enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application. EMERGENCIES CALL 520-858-6999 OUTDOOR WATER EMERGENCIES CALL earth day tree give-away 520-858-6061 ATTENTION: Ak-Chin Community Members and Residents 12 STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS MONDAY: Alcoholics Anonymous 5:30PM Ak-Chin Social Services 48227 W Farrell Rd Transportation provided WEDNESDAY: Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00PM Ak-Chin Housing 48277 W Farrell Rd. Transportation provided Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Maricopa Lutheran 16540 N Porter Rd THURSDAY: Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Ak-Chin Social Services 48227 W Farrell Rd Transportation provided TUESDAY: Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00PM Closed: Native Only Ak-Chin Social Services 48227 W Farrell Rd Transportation provided Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30PM Maricopa Lutheran 16540 N Porter Rd Transportation provided FRIDAY: Alcoholics Anonymous 12:00PM Our Lady of Grace 45295 W Honeycutt Ave Transportation provided Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00PM Maricopa Lutheran 16540 N Porter Rd Celebrate Recovery 7:00PM First Baptist Church 18705 N JohnWayne Pkwy Al-Anon 7:00PM Our Lady of Grace 45295 W Honeycutt Ave SATURDAY: Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Our Lady of Grace 45295 W Honeycutt Ave SUNDAY: Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Our Lady of Grace 45295 W Honeycutt Ave Ak-Chin Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is raffling off trees to Community residents to be planted on Earth Day, April 19th, 2013. ENTRY RULES: Fill out this entry form completely and return to EPD by mail, drop-off or fax. Open to Community members and residents ONLY. Only ONE ENTRY per residence. Entry must be received by deadline date. Winners will be notified after the drawing. Raffle Deadline – Friday, March 29th, 2013. DRAWING for Trees to be held: April 5th, 2013 mail raffle entry to: epd tree raffle 42507 w. peters & nall road maricopa, az 85138 fax raffle entry to: (520) 568-1141 epd drop-off address: 46200 w. ralph street Contact Name: __________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Contact Phone # _________________ Email: ______________________ For more information call (520)568-1155 or (520)568-1158 14 14 March 1 - 14, 2013 St. Joseph the Worker’s 15th Annual Hike for the Homeless More than 1,200 supporters expected for twin events in Fountain Hills, Goodyear What: St. Joseph the Worker’s 15th annual Hike for the Homeless will bring the community together to raise money for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. The nonprofit organization helps individuals return to the workforce and become self-sufficient, productive members of society through its employment programs. Thanks to Scottsdale Healthcare, Presenting Sponsor of Hike for the Homeless, 100 percent of donations directly support St. Joseph the Worker’s program services for the homeless. This year’s goal is to raise at least $95,000. Who: More than 1,200 hikers, including corporate teams and friends and family groups, are expected to participate. Guests: Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord will welcome hikers at the Estrella Mountian Regional Park location, and Fountain Hills Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh will welcome hikers at McDowell Regional Park. Goodyear 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Ramada 5 Visual Opps: Teams of hikers and individuals will be enjoying scenic hiking trails while supporting St. Joseph the Worker’s employment services for Valley homeless. St. Joseph the Worker executives will be available for interviews, along with hike participants, at both locations. More: For 24 years, St. Joseph the Worker has been helping to eliminate obstacles that many motivated homeless and low-income individuals face when seeking employment. A Phoenix-based nonprofit, St. Joseph the Worker assists the working poor, striving together with the help of the public, to continue to transform the lives of homeless men and women through employment. Hike For more information, visit www.hikeforthehomeless.org, email Contact: hike@sjwjobs.org or call (602) 417-9854. Hikes begin at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Media Candace Sherwood, SJW Special Events and Outreach Coordinator, Where: McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills Contact: (602) 672-7897 csherwood@sjwjobs.org. When: Saturday, March 2, 2013 or 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Trailhead Staging Area Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Community Meeting Monday, March 25, 2013 6pm - 8pm Ak-Chin Service Center Prayers for a better world A young woman visiting the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem noticed an old man praying there day after day. Curious, she approached him one morning and asked, “Excuse me, sir, I couldn’t help but notice that you’re here every day. How long have you been coming here to pray?” “I pray for peace in the Middle East and the rest of the world, an end to hunger, an end to poverty, and the beginning of an era of love and understanding among people everywhere.” The man answered, “Thirty years.” “Feh!” he sighed. “It’s like talking to a wall.” “And do you think your prayers are being heard?” “That’s amazing,” the woman said. “And what do you pray for?” St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Mission 16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139 Ak-Chin Indian Community March 2013 Mass Schedule Sunday Mass at 12:00 pm March 3rd – Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. John Cunningham March 10th – Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday), Fr. Greg Rice March 17th – Feast of St. Patrick (Passion Sunday), Fr. Ed. Meulemans March 24th – Palm Sunday, Fr. Richard Moyer March 31st – Easter, Fr. Richard Moyer Holy Days March 24th – Palm Sunday, Fr. Richard Moyer, at 12:00 P.M. March 28th – Holy Thursday, Fr. Richard Moyer, at 7:00 P.M. March 29th – Good Friday, Fr. Richard Moyer, at 7:00 P.M. March 30th – Holy Saturday, Fr. Richard Moyer, at 7:30 P.M. March 31st – Easter Sunday, Fr. Richard Moyer, at 12:00 P.M. Announcements March 23rd 10:00 A.M. C.C.O.E. MeeƟng: St. Pius X Church, 809 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Inter-Tribal Kateri Circle April 14th 10:00 A.M. Saint Kateri Feast Mass: St. Francis of Assisi Ak-Chin Bishop Olmsted 15 15 March 1 - 14, 2013 Animal Care & Control Reports 81% Increase in Live Animal Releases, Huge Drop in Euthanasia Rate FLORENCE, AZ – Almost half of all animals taken in by Pinal County Animal Care & Control in 2012 were released for rescue or public adoption. That’s a stark contrast to 2010 when Pinal County took in 8,176 animals and less than a quarter were released. “Our relationship with animal rescue groups coupled with increased public outreach efforts has resulted in dramatically higher live animal releases – an 81 percent increase from 2010 to 2012,” Kaye Dickson, Animal Care & Control Director said. A total of 3,456 animals were adopted in 2012 with more than 2,335 of those animals being released to rescue organizations, a 417 percent increase over 2010. In 2011, 2,480 animals left the shelter with 1,332 going to rescue organizations. In 2010, 1,911 animals found new homes with 452 going to rescue. In August 2011, the county facilitated a policy development workshop between animal advocates, county staff and the rescue community. The outcome was the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the Pinal County New Hope Adoption Policy. The policy allows rescue organizations to pull animals from the shelter and provide spay/neuter and vaccination records back to the county. “The ordinance and New Hope policies don’t simply relocate the problem. We really took steps to ensure that we established policy guidelines that hold our staff and the rescues accountable for the animals’ welfare,” Kaye Dickson, Animal Care & Control Director explained. “We require the rescues to meet a specific deadline for vaccinating, licensing and spay and neuter surgery.” The euthanasia rate has been cut by 43 percent from 2010 to 2012. “We can’t be selective in the animals we accept like private animal welfare and shelter groups. We are an open admission county shelter. Because we get wild/feral cats and dogs, injured animals and very sick animals, we will always have some level of euthanasia,” Dickson said. “We get animals in very sad shape and in those situations, putting the animal to sleep is the humane thing to do. Believe me, we hate putting animals down. That’s why we are so happy to see the numbers continue to drop.” Animal overpopulation continues to be a serious community issue throughout the United States, Dickson said. “Shelters are always full and we see no end to the problem of unwanted animals filling our shelters until more people spay and neuter their pets,” Dickson said. “Anyone facing the possibility of giving up a pet is urged to try to network that pet into another home, either through rescue groups or through personal contacts. If it’s a behavioral issue that makes a pet undesirable, please talk to us or other animal welfare organizations. We can usually point people in the direction of help with temperament or other pet problems.” Pinal County Animal Care & Control lists its adoptable animals on the website www.petharbor.com. To search for adoptable animals, enter your zip code and click on the “Adopt a Pet” button in the left side. Then check the button for Pinal County Animal Care & Control. This site also includes animals that are picked up by field officers so www.petharbor.com is an excellent source to find a lost pet. By law, Animal Care & Control must hold stray animals for a minimum of 72 hours before making animals available for adoption to allow owners time to find and recover a lost pet. To learn more about Pinal County’s shelter, click on http://www. pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/ AnimalControl/Pages/Home.aspx. Acclaimed Native Author Jim Northrup to give lecture, sign books at Heard Museum WHAT: Lecture and Booksigning by Jim Northrup Award-winning author Jim Northrup (Anishinaabe) will make a special appearance at the Heard Museum on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. to deliver a lecture and sign copies of his new book. Rez Salute is a compilation of Northrup’s reflections about changes in Indian Country. Northrup, who is also a veteran, writes a monthly newspaper column, Harlem Ambassadors Tour is Coming Our Way For more information contact Eric Brown Pastor@journeyunitedmethodist.org The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Maricopa for a game at the Maricopa High School on Monday, April 29 at 7pm. The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slamdunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines. The Ambassadors feature non-stop laughs and deliver a positive message for kids wherever the Ambassadors play. “At our shows, we want the kids to know that they’re part of our team too,” Coach Ladè Majic said. “We invite as many kids as we can to come sit on the bench, have a front row seat during the show, and get involved in all of the fun stuff we do.” The Ambassadors set themselves apart from other “Harlem-style” basketball teams by working with local not-for-profit and service organizations and holding Harlem Ambassadors shows as community fundraising events. For Maricopa’s event the Ambassadors have partnered with the Rotary Club of Maricopa to help raise funds for our youth-focused community projects. The Ambassadors have worked extensively with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and American Red Cross as well as Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis clubs in communities throughout the U.S., and perform more than 200 shows a year. Those shows the award-winning Fond Du Lac Follies, which is published in Native media outlets including The Circle, The Native American Press and News From Indian Country. He also writes for Indian Country Today This Week. In his books and columns, he describes reservation life with candor and wry humor. One of Northrup’s best-known books, Walking the Rez Road, was awarded a Minnesota Book Award and a Northeast Minnesota Book Award. He has also won awards from the Native American Journalists Association, and the Native American Press Association. The film Jim Northrup: With Reservations received an award at the Dreamspeakers Native Film Festival and was named Best of Show at Red Earth. From 1990 to1992, Northrup worked as a roster artist for the COMPAS Writer in the Schools Program. He has been a mentor in the Loft Inroads Program, a judge for the Lake Superior Contemporary Writers Series and the Jerome Fellowship and a member of the Minnesota State Arts Board Prose Panel. Northrup also has given radio commentaries on the Superior Radio Network, National Public Radio, Fresh Air Radio and the BBC-Scotland. WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m. lecture, book signing following. WHERE: Heard Museum, 2301 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Ariz. (Monte Vista Room) COST: Free with museum admission. $18 adults, $13.50 seniors 65+, $7.50 children ages 6 - 12 and students with I.D., free to children under 6, American Indians and Heard Museum members. INFO: For more information, please call 602.252.8840 or visit heard. org. Exhibit, event and program funding are provided in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Arizona Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture. have helped raise millions of dollars – an accomplishment of which Ambassadors President Dale Moss is very proud. “It feels good to be able to provide quality entertainment and create memories that the fans will take with them,” Moss explained. “We’re able to give even more when we can help provide funding for a Habitat for Humanity house or new computers for the school library, and that feels great.” The Rotary Club has lined up an All-Star team of local 2013 SPRING INTERSESSION leaders to play ACTIVITY PERMISSION FORM the Harlem Ambassadors: I (We), herby give consent for my child/children listed below to participate in the Intersession Activities scheduled on March 11-15 to be held at the we have Ak-Chin Recreational Facility. scheduled local NAME GRADE SCHOOL politicians and local pastors, tribal leaders and coaches, firemen and policemen. I (We) understand that community departments will not provide transportation. It is my/our responsibility to transport my Tickets cost child/children to and from the activity. Children are not to be dropped off prior to the activity start time (9:00 a.m.), and must be just $10 each picked up at the end of activity (3:00 p.m.) and are for My child/children have permission to walk to and from the Recreational Facility as our residence is located nearby. sale now at the Physical address (not mailing address):_________________________________________________________________________ Great Western My child/children have Special Needs. (Parent/Guardian must accompany their child during the activities) Bank. This is Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________________Date:_____________________________ going to be a terrific event In case of an emergency, provide a contact name and number. NAME: PHONE NUMBER(S): – you won’t want to miss it! Children Kindergarten and under should be accompanied by Parent/Guardian during the activities. Intersession activities open to all students of the Ak-Chin Indian Community. 16 16 March 1 - 14, 2013 e c n a d n e t t A t c e f r e P Ralston Justin SANTA BUTTERFIELD, MARICOPA & OLS SCHO RY ENTA ROSA ELEM Christen Kemp Katie Kemp AUGUST 2012 Darrin Manuel Aleena Antone Adrain Manuel Mylauni Antone Shanna Narcia Laila Gardner Mary Narcia Kateri Lopez Volincia Pablo Alana Oliver Erin Pete Sureno Pacheco Cayden Peters Trina Pacheco Emily Peters Robert Stephans Jonathan Peters Daniel Pablo Joshua Peters Myles Peters SEPTEMBER 2012 Michaela Peters Aiyana Campbell Ava Quinonez Haley Campbell Stephan Quinonez Kateri Lopez Christopher Rodgers Sureno Pacheo Gabriel Santiago Robert Stephans Jose Luis Santiago Haedin DePaola Kalene Santiago Mario Santiago OCTOBER 2012 Mario Santiago Aleena Antone Maverick Santiago Haylee Delma Amara Santiago Laila Gardner Andrea Segundo Eilleen Quintero Heaven Smith Megan Quintero Jedidiah Smith Misty Quintero Kevin Villegas Daniel Pablo Richard Villegas NOVEMBER 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 Lucas Antone Cory Allison Marie Antone Jose Balderrama Jr. Mylauni Antone Desiree Bernal Joseph Narcia Nathan Bernal Teagan Delma Frankie Carlyle Laila Gardner Sharon Carlyle Eilleen Quintero Carlton Carlyle Jr. Robert Stephans Elvia Castro Sterling Zappia Virginia Castro Daniel Pablo Destiney Delowe Haedin DePaola Mariella Garcia Adrian Montana DECEMBER 2012 Johnny Perkins Aiyana Campbell Erin Pete Haley Campbell Eliza Santiago Laila Gardner Maverick Santiago Nicolas Olivas Mercedes Garcia Sureno Pacheco David Manuel Trina Pacheco Shanna Narcia Eilleen Quintero Mary Narcia Megan Quintero Darnell Paya Stephan Quinonez JANUARY 2013 Heaven Smith Marie Antone Ava Quinonez Aiyana Campbell Christopher Rodgers Haley Campbell Angel Ruelas Haylee Delma Aiyana Campell Laila Gardner Haley Campbell Alana Oliver Kateri Lopez Christian Soliz Sureno Pacheco Robert Stephans Jr. SADDLEBACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUGUST 2012 Richard Villegas Anthony Antone Kevin Villegas Desiree Bernal Nathan Bernal OCTOBER 2012 Gregorio Castro Dawson Allison Elvia Castro Makaylia Allison Virginia Castro Carlton Carlyle Jr. DelRoy Clark Celeste Gloria Zyalius Homer Dyami Jackson Marco Jensen Darrin Manuel Katy Kemp Angel Antone Sharon Carlyle Xzalius Homer DelRoy Clark Makaylia Allison Frankie Carlyle Volincia Pablo Desiree Bernal DelRoy Clark Celeste Gloria Arianna Gutierrez Xzalius Homer Marco Jensen Jaycee Johns Katie Kemp Mary Narcia Jonathan Peters Joshua Peters Maria Peters Michael Peters Hearing Notice Ak-Chin Indian Community Planning and Zoning Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Hearing regarding the following cases at 6 p.m. on Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the Library Multi-Purpose Room. Ava Quinonez Christopher Rodgers Saul Ruelas Eliza Santiago Jose Luis Santiago Kaleen Santiago Taylor Santiago Amare Santiago Robert Santos Xendryk Silas-Antone Zylen Silas-Antone Heaven Smith Kevin Villegas NOVEMBER 2012 Charity Andaverde Marisol Andaverde CASE SD-01-13 Potato Processing Facility Ak-Chin Farms Manager, Steve Coester and Capital Projects Manager Jeff Yazzie are requesting Site Development approval to construct a Potato Processing Facility. The Potato Processing Facility will be located in farm field 29E. The intent and purpose of the Potato Processing Facility will process the potato production for Frito Lay and other potato chip companies. The canopy will be constructed of a pre-engineered metal roof over a concrete slab where the processing equipment will be housed. CASE PS-01-13 Waila Site Public Restrooms Capital Projects Project Manager, Jeff Yazzie is requesting Preliminary Approval to construct a men’s and women’s public restroom located within the Waila Dance Site. The public structure will be 34’ X 25’ with separate men and women facilities. The structure will be of masonry material and a metal roof, similar to the restroom facilities at the Milton Paul Antone Park. CASE PS-04-13 Village Pump Station Fence Capital Projects Manager Jayne Long is requesting Preliminary Site approval to extend the existing chain link fence located at the Village water tanks. The purpose of the fence is to enclose the Altitude Valve. The Altitude Valve is a critical and expensive water infrastructure component. Extending the chain link fence will secure the Altitude Valve and deter vandalism. Kahleah Delowe Celeste Gloria Shanna Narcia Mary Narcia Erin Pete Cayden Peters Marie Peters Ava Quinonez Christopher Rodgers Saul Ruelas Taylor Santiago Heaven Smith Monique White DECEMBER 2012 Corey Allison Makaylia Allison Kahleah Delowe Celeste Delores Marco Jensen Ralston Justin Christen Kemp Adrian Montana Rose Pedro Cayden Peters Ava Quinonez Christopher Rodgers Robert Santos Jr O’odham Ñeok Ki O’odham Language Afterschool Program Beginning March 6, 2013 to April 11, 2013 For Children from Kindergarten to 8th Grade (Must reside within the Ak-Chin Boundaries) K-5th Grade Classes (Wednesdays) 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 6th-8th Grade Classes (Thursdays) 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration forms may be picked up at Language Trailer between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For Information, please contact: Velacita Lopez at (520) 568-1367; Genevieve Miguel at (520) 568-1374 or Jeremy Johns at (520) 568-1339 Space Limited 25 students Xendryk Silas-Antone Zylen Silas-Antone Heaven Smith Jedidia Smith Kevin Villegas Richard Villegas JANUARY 2013 O’odham Ñeok Dawson Allison DelRoy Clark Celeste Gloria Xzaliuse Homer Dyami Jackson Marco Jensen Christen Kemp Darrin Manuel David Manuel Adrian Montana Shanna Narcia Mary Narcia Maria Peters Christopher Rodgers Angel Ruelas Maverick Santiago Amare Santiago Xendryk Silas-Antone Zylen Silas-Antone 2ಬRGKDPHRN /DQJXDJH&ODVV Adult Classes Begin March 4th, 2013 Classes Held On Monday & Tuesday Evenings Non-O’odham (Employees working for Ak-Chin) From 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm O’odham Adults (Residing in the Ak-Chin Boundaries) From 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Heaven Smith Kevin Villegas Richard Villegas Christen Kemp Keep up the Good Work! Pick up RegistraƟon Forms at Language Trailer between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For AddiƟonal InformaƟon call (520) 568-1371 or 568-1367 17 17 March 1 - 14, 2013 Native American Music Awards Nominees Announced for the Fourteenth Annual Native American Music Awards To Be Held On Friday, May 10th Smokestack Lightning band from left to right: Roberto A. Jackson, Mark Leos, Rik Leos, and Pat Antone. With Tohono O’odham and Gila River roots, the group is nominated in two NAMA categories. (photo courtesy of artist) February 12, 2013 – New York, NY. Nomina ons for the 14th Annual Na ve American Music Awards (NAMA) were announced today by The Na ve American Music Associa on reflec ng the combined votes of the NAMA Advisory Board Membership Nomina ng Commi ee. General Public vo ng is now open on the Awards website, www. na veamericanmusicawards.com. Winners will be announced at the 14th Annual Na ve American Music Awards which will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 Harrah’s March Entertainment Those with a love of live entertainment won’t want to miss this St. Patrick’s Day performance by the Chuckwalla Rhythm Kings. Voted Best Local Band in Yuma, Colby Girard and Lori Stofft make every performance unique, combining their harmonious tones and classic sound with humor. Get rowdy with this popular band as they perform all the Irish folk favorites in their free show in the Oasis Lounge on Sunday, March 17th at 6 p.m. Other acts taking the Oasis Lounge stage include: March 1 & 2, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Walkins A Harrah’s Ak-Chin favorite, this high energy band has the ability to play any genre of music while delivering unforgettable performances. Over the years, this talented group has performed on stage with national acts such as The Gin Blossoms, Men at Work, The Posies, Little Feat, Collective Soul and The Smithereens. Wednesday, March 6, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Time and Time Again Enjoy the wonderful sounds of doo wop, 50’s 60’s rock ‘n’ roll and Motown when Time and Time Again takes the stage. Comprised of nine multi-talented, music industry professionals this performance is sure to showcase all your favorites. March 8 & 9, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Young Country Young Country hits the stage at Oasis ounge to play all the country and rock favorites from George Strait to Three Doors Down in this energy-packed performance. Wednesday, March 13, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Top Cats Harrah’s Ak-Chin will be offering an afternoon of rock ‘n’ roll featuring the four-man group, Top Cats. In addition to being known as the hardest working group in New Orleans, The Top Cats were also Louisiana Hall of Fame Inductees in 2005. at the Seneca Entertainment Center in the Seneca Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York. Both new and established ar sts share the list of nomina ons throughout a diverse array of 35 music categories spanning all genres. Public vo ng to determine the winner of each category is open to the general public. Music tracks from all nominees are featured on the Awards’ website. The Na ve American Music Awards & Associa on is the world’s largest professional membership-based organiza on commi ed to honoring contemporary and tradi onal Na ve American music ini a ves. Tickets are on-sale now through www. cketmaster.com, all cketmaster outlets, and at the Seneca box office (716)5012444. NAMA Advisory members and nominated ar sts who plan on a ending, should contact the Awards office and RSVP by emailing NAMALIVE@aol.com. The Na ve American Music Awards & Associa on extends its sincerest congratula ons to this year’s NAMA Nominees. NOMINEES (Partial List) ARTIST OF THE YEAR Gary Small & the Coyote Bros (Northern Cheyenne) – Hos le & Renegades Jana Mashonee (Lumbee) – Stay With Me Baby Joanna Shenandoah (Oneida) – Lifegivers Joseph FireCrow (Northern Cheyenne) – Night Walk Tony Duncan (Apache, Arikara, Hidatsa) – Earth Warrior Tony Redhouse (Navajo) – Release (Lumbee) BEST BLUES RECORDING Compila on – Marc Brown & The Blues Crew Dancing In The Rain – Graywolf Blues Band (Yoeme Cherokee/Muskogee) Sing It Louder – Cary Morin (Crow) Songs Lived & Life Played – Murray Porter (Mohawk) Soul Le Behind – Smokestack Lightning (Tohono O’odham) Up From The Ashes – Mitch Walking Elk (Cheyenne/Arapaho) BEST WAILA RECORDING In Loving Memory – T.O. Combo (Tohono O’odham) Chapter Four – Juanios Boys & Familia (Tohono O’odham) Lesson 1 – Mumsigo Tribe (Tohono O’odham) Musicians In Harmony – Ger e & The T.O. Boyz (Tohono O’odham) BEST POP RECORDING DEEP Soul Chants & Hollers – Mwalim DaPhunkeeProfessor (Mashpee Wampanoag); Indian E – CC Murdock (Shoshone/Paiute); Sean Michael Perry & Only The Brave – Sean Michael Perry (Salish/Myan); Stay With Me Baby – Jana Mashonee (Lumbee); Superna on – Vince Fontaine’s Indian City (Ojibway); The Art of Peace – Michael Jacobs (Cherokee) Gertie Lopez & TO Boyz at Masik Tash in 2011. BEST POW WOW RECORDING The Old Way – Big River Cree (Plains Cree) Drum Boy – Mis kwaskihk Napesis – Northern Cree (various) Horse Dance – Mista on Simoowin – Cree Confedera on (Cree) Memories – Emmanuel Black Bear (Lakota) Tribute To The Old Timers – Pipestone (Ojibwe) Warriors in the Mist – Tha Tribe (Various) Soul Le Behind – Smokestack Lightning (Tohono O’odham) With All Our Love…Catherine Conde – Carl & Buddies (Tohono O’odham) RECORD OF THE YEAR Earth Warrior – Tony Duncan (Apache Arikara, Hidatsa); Lifegivers – Joanne Shennadoah (Oneida); She Keyah – Songs For The People – Radmilla Cody (Dine’); Spirit of a Woman – Kelly Jackson (Lac du Flambeau); Superna on – Vince Fontaine’s Indian City (Ojibway); Tribute To The Old Timers – Pipestone (Ojibwe) Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM SONG/SINGLE OF THE YEAR Every Rez! – Johnny Oberly (Eastern Shashone); God Bless The Whole World – Michael Jacobs (Cherokee); Hear My Cry – Frank Waln & Cody Blackbird (Rosebud Sioux); Lac du Flambeau Reserva on – Bobby Bullet (Lac du Flambeau) Rez Bluez – Murray Porter (Mohawk) Stay With Me Baby – Jana Mashonee Miss Indian Arizona Gathering of Royalty Workshop Devanie S. Duwyenie Miss Indian Arizona 2012 - 2013 The Royalty Workshop is open to any young lady ages 6 – 24 who might be interested in gaining knowledge about what is necessary to enter a pageant. Of course, the emphasis will be on the Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program; however, sessions will be presented which will benefit the younger girls as well. It is our hope that all the tribal “miss” groups will attend (little miss, jr. miss & Miss). Registration forms are available for Ak-Chin members through Genevieve Miguel at the Language Trailer. Forms must be turned in before March 8th. One form per person. If chaperones or parents plan to stay for the sessions they will need to fill out a form as we plan to serve a Box Lunch to everyone. The Workshop will be held at the: Boys & Girls Club, Komatke Branch, 5047 W. Pecos Road, Laveen, AZ 85339. If you have any questions, please contact me at the phone number below or via email. Denise Homer, Executive Director Miss Indian Arizona Association 16035 S. 31st Way Phoenix, AZ 85048 480-306-4533 Email: missindianazassoc@cox.net 18 March 1 - 14, 2013 Ak-Chin Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30th Starts At 9 A.M. At Milton “Paul” Antone Park Lunch Will Be Provided Open To Everyone and Their Families For More Information, Contact the Recreation Center at 520-568-1740 Bring Your Cameras Special Appearance by “The Easter Bunny” American Red Cross Month In the words of President Obama’s proclamation, “For over a century, the American Red Cross has harnessed the generosity of the American people, mobilizing us to offer assistance in the wake of disaster. Whether aiding towns fighting rising floodwaters or nations struggling with starvation and disease, the American Red Cross and its international partners have served during crises across the United States and around the world.” Celebrate our nation’s humanitarian spirit, and recommit to providing relief and hope during times of crisis. 18 19 19 March 1 - 14, 2013 continued from front page joined in as he performed, “You’re Still Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone.” His song, “My Baby” was next, as was another refreshment. The band led the next song, a cover of Tom Petty’s hit, “All American Girl,” which included Kix Brooks performed both Brooks and Dunn hits and songs from his solo CD “New to this Town” before a capacity Oasis Lounge crowd. and went back to the B&D’s catalog for “Red Dirt Road.” There was a lot of interaction with the audience throughout the almost 90 minute show with Brooks sharing that one of his videos was made in Central Arizona in the town of Wickenburg. The next two songs were the most noted of his solo CD, “Moonshine Road” and “New To This Town.” He then had to ask, “You have some good parties out here,” before going into the B&D classic, “Lost and Found.” The Brooks penned “Complete 360” was next. Taking time to enjoy refreshments being sent up to the stage from the audience, his band member Jimmy sang the next song, and then led the band into a bluesy number. When Brooks was ready to sing the next song’s lyrics, the audience continued from front page Alan Trantina. Each had 21 minutes to eat their breakfast. The winner received $221 dollars to the charity of their choice. Robert competed for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and Diana competed for Relay for Life. Asked what her initial thoughts were when the platters arrived to the table, Diana asked herself, “How am I going to do this?” With no real strategy, she chose to “Eat the eggs and pancakes first, they are my favorites,” she said. When Robert saw the plate, he thought of words that can’t be printed. He decided to “just to pace myself and drink water like every minute or two cut it up in pieces so it wouldn’t look too big.” Bob focused on the potatoes when attempting to finish his plate. At the end of the contest, Scott Firle from Experience Arizona was announce the winner with his plate weigh in at 8 pounds, Robert came in second with 8.3. Diana was not far behind with 8.5. As a surprise, it was announced everyone would receive $221 for their respective charities. Thanks to Chef Colin Ribble, Harrah’s General Manager Robert Livingston, and those at Harrah’s that made it a food-filled Thursday, February 21st. About the overall menu item experience, Robert said, “It’s cool, it’s a good thing. It should be an asset to the menu.” Agave guests up to the challenge can order the dish and if you can finish this ALONE, in 30 minutes IT IS FREE. And it includes a souvenir t-shirt. snippets of the B&D hit, “Only In America.” Ending his set with, “Rock My World,” there was an encore that included “She Likes to Get Out of Town,” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” ShowƟmes starƟng Friday, March 1, 2013 21 and Over (R) Miles Teller, JusƟn Chon 93 minutes Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13) Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson 114 minutes Jack the Giant Slayer 3D (PG-13) Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson 114 minutes The Last Exorcism Part II (PG-13) Andrew Sensenig, Ashley Bell 88 minutes Phantom (R) Ed Harris, David Duchovny 97 minutes Dark Skies (PG-13) Keri Russell, Dakota Goyo 97 minutes Snitch (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon 112 minutes Escape from Planet Earth (PG) Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry 89 minutes Escape from Planet Earth 3D (PG) Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry 89 minutes A Good Day to Die Hard (R) Bruce Willis, Mary Elizabeth Winstead 97 minutes 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 11:30 AM, 2:15, 5:00, 7:40, 10:35 Sorry, No Passes ; No Passes Allowed 11:15 AM, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Sorry, No Passes ; No Passes Allowed; D-BOX Seats Available; 3D/D-BOX Upcharges Applies 11:00 AM, 1:30, 3:45, 6:15, 8:30, 10:45 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:25 12:10, 3:15, 5:30, 8:15, 10:55 11:45 AM, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:35 11:05 AM, 3:30, 8:05 1:15, 5:45 3D Upcharge Applies 12:00, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 9:55 20 20 March 1 - 14, 2013 t-shirt design contest We are looking for a t-shirt design for our upcoming 2013 Him-Dak Annual Celebration. The winning design will best exemplify our theme: Ak-Chin Him Dak Eco Museum 22nd Annual Celebration “Transformation From Past to Present: Revisiting the 50’s Era Within the Community” The winning design will be printed on all 2013 Him-Dak Annual t-shirts. To submit your design for consideration, please send it with the entry form below. Our judges will pick the winning design. The winner will receive a $100 award and the first copy of their t-shirt. We will also be awarding 2nd and 3rd place entries. Enter today! “Transformation From Past To Present, Revisiting The 50’s Era Within The Community” Official Rules & Regulations 1. Designs should measure 12” x 12” on unlined white drawing paper or illustration board. Saturday, April 06, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2. Designs must be executed in one of the following color mediums: inks, markers, or paint. NO PENCIL SKETCHING! Artwork must be clean/clear and printable. 3. An official entry form must be submitted with your design. DO NOT affix entry form to artwork. 4. DO NOT write on front or back of artwork. 5. Designs MUST include the title, “Transformation From Past to Present: Revisiting the 50’s Era Within the Community”. Title needs to be displayed prominently in your design and letters should measure at least 2” high. Join The Ak-Chin Indian Community in Celebrating their Annual Him-Dak Eco Museum Celebration. Event will be held on the East side of the museum. Ƈ)XQ5XQ:DON 6. Artist must sign their artwork. 7. Limit of one entry per person 8. Prizes awarded to First - $100, Second - $75, and Third - $50 9. All entries must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2013. 10. Inmate artwork will not be accepted. Contest open to Ak-Chin Community Members. Designs will be judged by a 5-person jury. The person who submits the winning design will receive $100 and will have the design reproduced on the 2013 Him Dak - Annual Celebration T-shirts. All entries become the property of the Ak -Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum and Archives and may be modified as necessary. Decisions of the judges are final. For additional information, contact Mu seum staff at (520) 568-1350. Starting at the Ak-Chin Service Center ending at the Museum. Registration beginning at 7:30 a.m., walk starts at 8:00a.m. Ƈ7UDGLWLRQDOGDQFHUV Ƈ$UWV&UDIWV9HQGRUV Ƈ)RRG9HQGRUV Ƈ,QIRUPDWLRQ%RRWKV For more information please call the Museum at 520-568-1350. 2013 Ak-Chin Recreation Men’s 4-on-4 Basketball League Entry Fee: $100.00 Him - Dak Museum Annual Celebration April 6, 2013 Attention Vendors We are looking for Food and Arts & Crafts Vendors for our upcoming celebration. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call the Him-Dak Museum. $50 Deposit Due at Sign-up Deadline: April 1st @ 5:00 p.m. Entry Fee: $100.00 $50 Deposit Due At Sign-up Deadline: April 1st by 5:00 p.m. Games Will Be Played on Sundays Games Will Be Played on Sundays *LEAGUE WILL START APRIL 7TH* General Information For additional information please call Sylvia Gutierrez or stop by the Museum. 1. Booth Limits: 10 Arts & Crafts Vendors and 10 Food Vendors Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum & Archives 2. The $30.00 fee, paid by Money Order Only, allows you to sell all day. 47685 N. EcoMuseum Road, 3. A Vendor Liability Form must be signed and completed. Maricopa, AZ 85139 (This can be picked up at the museum) Phone: 520-568-1350 4. Electricity is not available and generators are not permitted. 5. Deadline to complete registration and pay fee is Friday, March 22nd, 2013. Boys & Girls Division Ages: 13-18 March 14th - 17th Entry Fee: $175.00 (Non-refundable) Cash or Money Order, NO PERSONAL CHECKS DEADLINE MARCH 8TH (5PM) (A$100.00 non-refundable deposit required) Awards 1st - 3rd place, Trophy & T-Shirts Individual Awards MVP & All Tourneys (Birth Certificate & School I.D May Be Required) To Enter A Team Or For More Information Call: 520-568-1753
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