O'ODHAM ACTION NEWS PRESORTED 10005 E. Osborn Road STANDARD Scottsdale, AZ 85256 U.S. Postage PAID CHANGE SERVICE REQUEST Scottsdale, AZ Permit No. 319 page 3 page 11 page 15 JUNE 6, 2019 2019 JUNE 6, page 13 Miss Salt River Court Salt Miss Address Final Gives SRPMIC Council Before Student Athletes Recognized at Sports Banquet Community Forum Addresses Salt River High School’s Letter Grade Competition SCC Vortex Three Awards Community Members - - - Continued on page 4 Continued on page 13 The deputy secretary spent Assis- The tour was led by Family Advocacy Center, Salt Advocacy Center, Family of Life Way River Clinic and the Facility. most of the morning in the Com man Services. tant Community Manager Lena Jackson-Eckert and SRPMIC munity. Indian Health Service munity. (IHS) Principal Deputy Director and other Weahkee Michael D. and joined Hargan IHS officials for the SRPMIC visit. his staff IHS is an agency within the U.S Department of Health and Hu www.oodhamnews.org - “I wanted to bring awareness to all the “I wanted to bring awareness to all the Ms. Scottsdale Community College 2018- from the Helping O’odham Piipaash Excel from the Helping O’odham Piipaash Project, the Crisis Prevention (H.O.P.E.) Advocacy Center and the the Family Team, The speakers talked Team. Salt River Crisis they about their programs and the services provide for Community members. resources that we have in the Community,” “I hope more of our people can Toney. said take advantage of these opportunities to heal and recover from the trauma that they face in their lives.” 19 Kaitlin Donahue was one of the guest speakers. She cited the statistics of mental Americans, ex health issues among Native - - -

ACTION NEWS - O’odham Action News BY DALTON WALKER DALTON BY [email protected] The U.S. Department of met with SRPMIC Hargan President Harvier accepts the Hall of Fame award on behalf of the SRPMIC from Scottsdale City Councilmember and past Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Virginia Korte. Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric D. Har gan visited the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community on May 8 and toured health-related facilities. Vice- President Martin Harvier, President Ricardo Leonard and other Community leaders for a meeting before going on a tour of Social Services, the - - - - - The event continued with a warm-up The event continued with a warm-up At the finish line, walkers were offered Continued on page 3 said Toney. “The ring on the hand repre Toney. said sents suicide awareness and the green band sents suicide awareness and the green Month, Awareness represents Mental Health hope it en We which is observed in May. courages all people.” walk before participants started the 1-mile around the tribal government complex. Young Along the route, members of the Council handed out water. River People’s breakfast featuring burritos made by mem bers of the Pima Christian Fellowship, plus As everyone fruit, vegetables and water. ate breakfast, representatives from differ ent programs spoke about tackling mental health issues. Representatives were present - - The inductees serve as role models and must have had a major impact on the City of The six new His Scottsdale. tory Hall of Fame inductees for who has 2019 are: Ken Harder, served on Scottsdale city boards and commissions for more than president Meyer, 25 years; Jeff of the Cactus League; Bob and Renee Parsons, Scottsdale-based philanthropists and internation ally renowned entrepreneurs in high-tech, retail and media; the Ari a career Wellington, late Jim trict board member; the Salt Riv zona utility executive and former Scottsdale Unified School Dis - - O’odham Action News BY TASHA SILVERHORN TASHA BY

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2 O'odham Action News June 6, 2019 Continued from page 1 JUNE COUNCIL SRPMIC Honored at Scottsdale DISTRICT MEETINGS History Hall of Fame Dinner DISTRICT A MEETING (DIANE ENOS), DISTRICT E MEETING (THOMAS SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 9 A.M. Salt River LARGO, SR.) Council Chambers. MONDAY, JUNE 17, 6 P.M., WOLF Multi-Purpose Room 56. DISTRICT B & C (ARCHIE KASHOYA & CHERYL DOKA) SATURDAY, JUNE LEHI DISTRICT MEETING (DEANNA 8, 9 A.M. Salt River Community Building. SCABBY & MICHAEL DALLAS, SR.) TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 6 P.M., Canalside DISTRICT D MEETING (WI-BWA Clubhouse. GREY), SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 10 A.M. Salt River Council Chambers. Please call the Council Secretaries (480) 362-7466 or 362-7469 to confirm DISTRICT MEETING times and locations. NOTE: District A, District B, District C, District D and Lehi District meetings took place before OAN JUNE 6, print date.

SRPMIC President Martin Harvier and other 2019 inductees pose for a group photo at the 26th annual Scottsdale History Hall of Fame Dinner. SUMMER River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commu- known to help out and also give back. nity, a partner in friendship, tourism, We are neighbors—we always have economic vitality, higher education, been and we always will be right here. FEEDING environmental programs, health and I am glad our Community was able to wellness, and other quality-of-life initia- help out in many different areas.” PROGRAM tives; and the Sugar Bowl, a beloved downtown Scottsdale restaurant/ice cream parlor since 1958 that is owned and operated by the Huntress family. The event was presented by the Scottsdale Charros organization. All inductees were recognized individually and received a plaque. During the din- ner, SRPMIC President Martin Harvier accepted the Hall of Fame plaque on behalf of the Community. “On behalf of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community, I feel extremely honored to be here tonight and be honored by the chamber,” said President Harvier. “I can’t stop thinking of our ancestors, and I feel they are here with me. Our people have always been SRPMIC President Martin Harvier (L) takes a photo with former SRPMIC president Ivan Makil. Community Forum Addresses Salt River High School’s Letter Grade BY DALTON WALKER (ALA). In January, Salt River Schools improve the high school’s letter grade. are the Accelerated Learning Acad- O'odham Action News [email protected] shared a public statement about the At the forum, Laffitte stressed the goals emy, Salt River Elementary School letter grade after an appeal was denied. of the Five-Year Strategic Plan. Over and the Early Childhood Education Salt River Schools Superintendent The high school needs at least a “D” the last couple of years, the school has Center. Enrollment information packets Louis Laffitte’s message on May 14 letter grade or better on future testing been working on adopting new cur- are available on the schools’ website, was straight forward: Salt River High or it could lose its charter and state ricula in math, science and language www.saltriverschools.org. One pos- School will remain open for the 2019- funding for school years after 2019-20. arts, Laffitte said. They are also looking sible change for the upcoming school 20 school year. Laffitte said the school has received to implement Native trauma-informed year may be the hours of the school That eve- a “D” letter grade for the last eight to educational tools. day at ECEC, which is related to grant ning, Salt River nine years. SRHS students took the AzMERIT requirements. Any changes will be an- Schools hosted a At the forum, Laffitte quickly test again this spring, and the school nounced ahead of time. Community Fo- quashed the rumor about the high will learn the results later this year. “The biggest thing is that we are rum at the Com- school closing for the coming school Typically, school districts don’t learn still enrolling, we’re still open, we’re munity Building. year. “It’s business as usual—noth- their letter grade from the spring testing still putting strategies [forward] to help The main topic ing changes, all programs, all athletic until after the start of the next school student achievement,” Laffitte said. was the “F” letter programs,” he said. year. Laffitte was asked to continue to grade given to About 70 people attended the forum, Laffitte said SRHS is already look- hold forums in the future in both Salt Salt River High Salt River Schools including Salt River Pima-Maricopa ing for alternative funding options, River and Lehi. The forum also in- Superintendent Louis Indian Community President Martin such as the Bureau of Indian Education, cluded information on summer school by the Arizona Laffitte Department of Harvier and Education Board members. in case state funding is lost. programs and a free pizza meal. Education for the 2017-18 school It lasted a little more than an hour and Salt River High School is currently For more information on the letter year as a result of the required student used a question-and-answer format. enrolling students for the 2019-2020 grade and to read, download and/or AzMERIT testing. The forum was broadcast live on the school year, which starts on August print the 16-page Strategic Plan, visit The letter grade only affects Salt school’s Facebook page (if you missed 5. Laffitte said 220 students attended www.saltriverschools.org. To contact River High School and its alternative it, the replay is available there). Salt River High this year, which covers Salt River Schools, call (480) 362- site, the Accelerated Learning Academy Salt River Schools is taking steps to grades 7 to 12. Also enrolling students 2500.

June 6, 2019 O'odham Action News 3 Continued from page 1 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Visits SRPMIC

(L-R) SRPMIC Health and Human Services Director Joseph Remitera, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service SRPMIC Assistant Community Manager Lena Jackson-Eckert (center) speaks with U.S. Health and Human Director Charles Ty Reidhead, Salt River Clinic Administrator Timothy Joyce, Phoenix Area IHS Chief Medical Services Deputy Secretary Eric D. Hargan as part of a tour of the Social Services building in the Salt River Officer Marie Russell, SRPMIC Assistant HHS Director John Godfrey, Vice-President Ricardo Leonard, U.S. Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. HHS Deputy Secretary Eric D. Hargan, Assistant Community Manager Lena Jackson-Eckert, IHS Deputy Director for Field Operations Kevin Meeks, U.S. HHS Regional Director Edward Heidig and U.S. HHS Policy Advisor Kenneth Callahan pose for a photo outside the Salt River Clinic after a tour of the facility.

HHS Director Violet Mitchell-Enos. page at https://twitter.com/DepSecHar- The tour included a drive by the North- gan. east Ambulatory Care Center site along “My regular ongoing involvement in McDowell Road near Beeline Hwy Pit tribal issues and budget deliberations Stop. In 2018, the Gila River Indian have been a highlight of my time so far Community opened a similar clinic in as deputy secretary,” Hargan said on south Chandler. social media. “Secretary Azar and I re- Hargan was in Arizona to preside main strong advocates for better health over HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar’s and better services in Indian Country.” Secretary Tribal Advisory Committee Hargan’s department is the largest (STAC) and met with tribal leaders for federal government department, with the two-day event at Talking Stick Re- an annual budget in excess of $1.3 sort. Hargan shared remarks at STAC trillion. HHS has more than 80,000 on May 9. employees. The deputy secretary is Hargan also visited with Native the department’s chief operating of- health officials at offices in Phoenix ficer and is in charge of day-to-day and toured the Navajo Nation. He operations. For more information, visit shared his experience on his Twitter www.hhs.gov. (Right) U.S. HHS Deputy Secretary Eric D. Hargan (Front L-R) HHS Director Violet Mitchell-Enos chats gets a view of the WOLF gymnasium. with IHS Principal Deputy Director Michael D. Weahkee near the WOLF Skatepark.

4 O'odham Action News June 6, 2019 Avoiding Dehydration as Temperatures Rise Public Notice and Meeting for Comments BY TASHA SILVERHORN a day). But thirst is a sign that your body O’odham Action News Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community [email protected] is already low on fluids, so it’s important 2018 Air Monitoring Network Plan Report to drink liquids throughout the day to stay As temperatures start to rise in the hydrated. If you try to catch up on your COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Valley of the Sun, it’s important to drink water intake at the end of the day and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION enough liquids to keep your body prop- chug a large amount at once, you’re just AIR QUALITY PROGRAM erly hydrated. going to urinate it out all at once. According to the Mayo Clinic, there is PURPOSE OF MEETING: To provide an opportunity for public comments on Salt River Pima Mari- no particular rule stating how much water Add Some Flavor to copa Indian Community’s 2018 Air Monitoring Network Plan Report a person should drink each day. Drinking SUMMARY: The Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), Community Develop- eight 8-ounce glasses of water is an aver- Your Water! If drinking plain water is not for you, try flavor- ment Department’s (CDD) Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Division (EPNR) Air age goal and a good place to start, but Quality Program (AQP) make its annual air monitoring network plan available for public comments you may need more or less. It depends on ing your water with fruits, veggies and herbs. Fill a large pitcher with water and add your before submission to the Environmental Protection Agency Region 9. In agreement with 40 Code of your overall state of health, your activity Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58.10 stated the annual air monitoring network plan and periodic favorite fruits, herbs or vegetables. Let the level and the climate where you live. network assessment. The SRPMIC presents data collected from the monitoring network on network However, there is one good way to flavors infuse overnight in the refrigerator. design, detailed data statistics, network plan purposes and the monitoring site information. The determine whether or not you are dehy- document is available for review at CDD/EPNR website www.srpmic-nsn.gov/government/epnr/ drated: look at the color of your urine. If Cucumber Mint and hardcopy may be request at CDD/EPNR office at Two Waters Building, 3rd Floor, 10005 East it is clear, pale yellow or gold, you are Thinly sliced cucumbers and mint Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256. All written public comments can be submitted to CDD/EPNR, probably getting enough fluids. If it’s leaves 10005 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 or e-mail to [email protected]. dark yellow to brown, the urine salts are too concentrated and you need to increase Strawberry Lemon PUBLIC MEETING: This meeting invites all members of the public to a hearing on your liquid intake. Sliced lemons and strawberries AQP SRPMIC 2018 Air Monitoring Network Plan Report. CDD/EPNR AQP is provid- Signs and symptoms of mild dehydra- ing an opportunity for interested parties to submit written or verbal comments. The deadline for comment period is June 25, 2019. tion include dry mouth, headache and Pineapple Mint lack of energy. More serious dehydration Sliced pineapple and mint leaves can cause lightheadedness, weakness, Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Meeting Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, and Watermelon Basil Meeting Location: Two Waters, Building B, 1st Floor, Mesquite Room heart palpitations. Chopped watermelon and basil 10005 East Osborn Road For mild dehydration, take small sips leaves of water, drink carbohydrate/electrolyte- Scottsdale, AZ 85256 containing drinks (Gatorade, Pedialyte Mango Pineapple or other sports drinks) or suck on ice Sliced mango and chopped pine- chips. But if you or someone around you apple is experiencing severe dehydration—fast Photo Credit: Istockphoto.com heartbeat and breathing, muscle cramps, low blood pressure, nausea—get medical help as soon as possible. Most people do fine simply by drink- ing water whenever they are thirsty. After all, we obtain fluids not only from drinking beverages, but also from eating Check us out online at www.oodhamnews.org fruits and vegetables (five to 10 servings

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June 6, 2019 O'odham Action News 5 6 O'odham Action News June 6, 2019 News and Events In and Around Indian Country BY DALTON WALKER O'odham Action News Native American Connections [email protected] Receives Arizona Diamond- backs Foundation Grant Arizona To Create Missing Native American Connections, a and Murdered Indigenous Phoenix-based nonprofit, was one of Women Task Force nine organizations to be awarded a Arizona House Bill 2570 is now grant by the Arizona Diamondbacks law. Foundation. The bill will establish a task force Connections received $100,000 on the epidemic affecting Indian to complete the Saguaro Ki housing Country on missing and murdered project through their HomeBase Youth Indigenous women and girls. Services program. The housing project Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed will provide a supportive housing the bill on May 14. option for homeless young people The task force is expected to form (18-24 years of age) who are working in July and will conduct a study to on a long-term, self-sufficiency plan, gather data that will play a key role in according to a Diamondbacks news ending violence against Indigenous release. women and girls in Arizona. The task Grant winners were recognized on force will be made up of tribal gov- May 1 when the D-backs hosted the ernment members, victim advocates, New York Yankees. In all, $768,000 tribal police, social workers and Indian was given to nonprofit organizations Health Service officials. in 2019. On May 3, the White House issued proclamation for “Missing and Mur- dered American Indians and Alaska NIKE, National Center and Native Awareness Day.” UNITY Partner to Provide Indian Country Employment Navajo Code Talker Walks On Resources Navajo Code Talker and U.S. In April, the National Center for Marine Corps veteran Fleming Begay American Indian Enterprise Develop- Sr., passed away on May 10 in Chinle, ment unveiled 2020 Native Edge as Arizona. He was 97. part of a joint announcement with Begaye served in the Marine Corps Nike’s Native American and Friends from 1943 to 1945 and fought in the Network and UNITY. Battle of Tarawa and the Battle of Tin- The announcement was made on ian during World War II. April 15 at the Nike Factory Store at The Navajo Nation Office of the Wild Horse Pass. President and Vice President issued Native Edge is an online business a statement and asked all flags to be ecosystem similar to the popular social Educator Appreciation Week flown at half-staff on May 17. Ari- network LinkedIn, but specifically zona Gov. Doug Ducey also issued a geared towards Native people and statement, saying Arizona “has lost an Indian Country. The website is part American hero.” of the National Center’s Native Edge Only a few Navajo Code Talkers push, which includes training events remain alive today. like June’s Native Edge Institute in Maine. For details, visit www.ncaied. org.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Salt River Schools Education Board member Heaven Sepulveda (left) greets Salt River Elementary School staff Christopher Dillard (center) and Dawn Meyers (right) with treats and tokens of gratitude in honor of Educator Appreciation Week, May 6-10. Photos submitted by Salt River Schools.

SRPMIC Council members Wi-Bwa Grey (left) and Cheryl Doka (center) greet Accelerated Learning Academy staff Leon Dillard (right) with treats and tokens of gratitude in honor of Educator Appreciation Week, May 6-10.

Nyese Jones Community resident and daughter of Community member Sarah BY RICHIE CORRALES schools are very aware and know they Achin; had the opportunity to play against former NBA player Kobe Bryant’s O’odham Action News daughter Gianna Bryant in the 2019 Desert Invitational along with her teammates [email protected] all have a role to play in the academic of the Natives with Talent (NWT) team on Saturday, May 18 at the PHHacility in Phoenix. The NWT beat the success and future of the young people Bryant’s Mambas 42-30, Jones was not only able to go head to head with the young Bryant but had a chance to be in the school system and their families. congratulated by the NBA legend at the end of the game. Tasha Silverhorn, O'odham Action News. Photos submitted Across Arizona and throughout This year, staff at all school sites by Daycee Achin much of the United States, the first full were presented with popcorn and small week of May is celebrated as Teacher mason jars filled with treats. Addition- Appreciation Week. In the beginning of ally, staff received all kinds of delicious May, Salt River Schools hosted events foods and snacks delivered to their sites for instructors to show appreciation for every day throughout the week. These what they do. small gifts were in no way enough At Salt River Schools, students to fully appreciate the scope of what and employees honored all educators: the educators do daily throughout the teachers, but also aides, bus drivers, year, but the special week of treats set security officers, food services staff, a positive tone for the final month of counselors, librarians, higher educa- the school year and brought smiles to If you have a story idea, please contact tion advisors, administrators and all everyone’s faces. Dalton Walker at (480) 362-5686 350-plus Salt River Schools staff. The

June 6, 2019 O'odham Action News 7 LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK – Keep Kids Out of Hot Cars! BY KEVIN MAKIL More than half of kids who routine changes and on days Salt River Fire Department, Prevention Division died in hot cars were acci- when you are tired or over- dentally forgotten by parents whelmed. Kids and hot cars are a and caregivers. Here are some • Put a “sticky” note where deadly combination. In 2017, reminders to use when kids are you will see it while in a total of 42 children in the in your car: your car, on your dash or in U.S. died from heatstroke after • Keep a toy or large stuffed another spot. It will remind being left alone in hot cars. animal in your child’s car you where your children are These deaths are even more seat. When you buckle in and when to pick them up or tragic because they could have your child, move the ani- drop them off. been prevented. mal/toy to the front seat. It Look before you lock. Al- Make sure it doesn’t happen will remind you that the car most a third of kids who died to your child, or a child you’re seat is currently occupied by in hot cars entered the car to caring for. Never leave a child the child. play and got trapped. alone in a car. • Put your briefcase, cell Before you lock your car, There is no safe amount of phone or diaper bag in the always check the backseat and time or any reason to leave a backseat so you need to trunk or cargo area. child in a parked car. A child in open the back door to get it Keep your keys and remote- a hot car can die from heat- out. This will also remind access devices out of a child’s stroke in just minutes. you that a child is waiting reach. Don’t let kids play with Cars heat up fast and stay for you. them. hot. Even on a cool or cloudy • Ask your child care provider day, a child is at risk for heat- to call you if your child SEE A CHILD IN A stroke. A car can still reach doesn’t show up as expect- deadly temperatures inside ed, especially if there is a HOT CAR? CALL when it’s only in the 60s out- change of routine. 911 RIGHT AWAY. side. Rolling down windows • Set a reminder or alarm on or parking in the shade will not your cell phone to remind safely cool down the car. you to drop off your child ALWAYS LOOK Running errands? Take your at school, or have a loved kids with you. Use a drive-thru one call you to confirm that BEFORE YOU so you don’t need to leave the your child was dropped LOCK! car. Pay for gas at the pump. off or picked up. This is SRPMIC VETERAN especially important if your QUESTIONS

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8HR-BlackJack-AuAuthm_ALT.indd 1 O'odham Action News June5/13/19 6, 201910:28 AM HONORED TO HAVE SERVED AS SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS FOR PAST YEAR

Miss Salt River 2018/19 Kaily Toney Jr. Miss Salt River 2018/19 Kennise McGertt

Skeg tas! Samai Masama? Good day! How Ske:g Tas! Good Day! My name is Kennise are you? Aurora Rose McGertt, and I’m your Jr. Miss Salt My name is Kaily LaRue Toney. I am the River 2018-19. I am the proud daughter of So- daughter of Kathy Johnson-Toney and Theodus nya McGertt and Howard Dressler. My mater- “Odie” Toney. I am 22 years old and recently nal grandparents are the late Kenneth McGertt graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Sr. and the late Delores McGertt. My paternal Grand Canyon University. grandparents are Mazie Dressler and the late I am so honored to have been given the John Dressler. I’m the youngest of three chil- opportunity to be an ambassador for the Salt dren; my older sister is Rebecca Thomas and River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. I my older brother is Bryce McGertt. choose this word over “royalty” or “title hold- PLATFORM er” because this opportunity is about being a This year my platform was “Empowering voice, inspiring and representing the people the Next Generation,” and my focus was on of our Community, O’odham and Piipaash. self-worth and self-esteem for teen girls. For It’s much more than our crowns, sashes and my platform event, I visited the teen girls in traditional wear. [SRPMIC] Youth Services, where we decorated During my year, I wanted to focus on bring- T-shirts with positive words that make us feel ing awareness to mental health. I have spent (L-R) Miss Salt River 2018/19 Kaily Toney and Jr. Miss Salt River special. I shared this platform because I want- months brainstorming what event could bring 2018/19 Kennise McGertt. our Community together and raise awareness ed to show the young girls that it’s okay to not about this cause. L.O.V.E.—Lift Others, Value be 100% all the time, but to always remember Existence—is what I decided to call my mental that they are beautiful, they are strong, and health awareness walk. I hope that May 18, they are worthy of success. I pray that the will be a beginning conversation with the young ladies in the Community will always love Community to encourage our people to look at themselves inside and out, because being a mental health in a different way. We hope to woman is truly a blessing. encourage more support for those experienc- FUTURE ENDEAVORS ing mental illness and for our people to see I’m excited to return to the Mountain View their worth. Toros Marching Band as a 2019 Color Guard I am humbled when I think about being member and travel to Washington, D.C., for given this chance to serve the Community. The the Memorial Day Parade in 2020. I look forward to trying out for Junior Guard Captain beginning months of my reign were challeng- Miss Salt River royalty and committee members during a retreat ing, but as it comes to the end, I feel amazing dinner. too! As for myself, I hope to return in the next about the work and energy I put into every few years to run for Miss Salt River. Until then, event I attended. I want to acknowledge I will continue to be active within the Commu- Veronica Flores, Nalani Lopez and Kennise nity and will be more involved in the Missing McGertt for all the work they have contributed and Murdered Indigenous Women movement. to the Community as the 2018-19 Miss/Jr. Miss TO THE COMMUNITY Salt River court. I love each of these beautiful This has been a whirlwind of a year! This women so much and wish them nothing but year taught me that I’m strong, smart, resil- the best. ient, beautiful, worthy and that I’m capable Thank you so much for all the support I have of anything as long as I’m doing it with good been given. Please remember you matter, and spirits and good intentions. Thank you for all our Community needs you here. Whether you the support and encouraging words you have are a child or elder—or someone in between— shared throughout our reign as the Miss Salt it’s important we take care of ourselves men- River court. I’m honored to have represented tally in order to make progress in our own lives the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commu- and in the Community around us. nity. Sapo Thank you. Sapo.

(L-R) Outgoing 2018/19 royalty Jr. Miss Salt River First Attendant Nalani Lopez, former Miss Salt River First Attendant Veronica Flores, Jr. Miss Salt River Kennise McGertt and Miss Salt River Kaily Toney.

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June 6, 2019 O'odham Action News 9 Diabetes 101: Know Your Medications BY TASHA SILVERHORN mouth and is usually given by injection O’odham Action News (a shot). Today there are devices such [email protected] as insulin pens and pumps to help get insulin into the body more efficiently. The Diabetes Program of the Salt Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novo- River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commu- lin R) is a fast-acting insulin taken 30 nity is presenting Diabetes 101, a series minutes before eating a meal. It low- of educational workshops for those ers blood sugar two to four hours after living with diabetes to help them take taken and keeps working for six to eight charge of their health. Part 1 was dis- hours. cussed in an article in the April 18 issue Mixed insulin may include Novo- of O’odham Action News and reviewed lin 70/30 (NPH, Regular), NovoLog the three types of diabetes: type 1, type 70/30 (aspart protamine, aspart) and 2 and gestational. Part 2, “Finding HumaLog Mix 50/50 (lispro protamine, Good Solutions,” appeared in the May lispro). The fast-acting insulin works 2 issue of the newspaper and focused within 15 to 30 minutes. on understanding and managing blood Long-acting insulins include Levemir glucose levels. Part 3, the importance (detemir) and Lantus (glargine). These of healthy eating and physical activity are used once a day. They begin work- in managing diabetes, appeared in the ing four to six hours after injection and May 16 issue. In this article, Part 4, we Pharmacist Robert Boyle shows the Diabetes 101 class The Diabetes 101 participants learned how to keep working for 18 to 24 hours. discuss the different types of medica- the different devices of insulin and how to administer administer insulin using a FlexPen. the medications. Insulin should be injected in areas tions that lower blood glucose levels where there is body fat under the skin, orally or by injection to help manage • Sulfonylureas a signal to your liver to stop glucagon such as the abdomen. Do not inject in- diabetes. • Biguanides (Metformin) release. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 sulin into body areas where there is not • Thiazolidinediones (glitazones) (canagliflozin) helps the kidneys re- enough fat. Rotate the injection sites To get the full benefits of your dia- • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors move sugar from the bloodstream. each time. betes medicine to help manage glucose • Meglitinides To properly dispose of insulin syring- levels, it is important to take them as • Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor Insulin es, place used needles in a thick plastic directed by the healthcare provider. For • Sodium-glucose contransporter-2 Not all diabetes patients will require container with a screw-top cap (such as some this can be a challenge and may Biguanides (Metformin) is a common insulin; oral medication may be enough. a plastic laundry detergent container); take some getting used to, but in the medication given to those with diabetes. But for those diabetes patients who when the container is three-quarters end it benefits your health in managing It keeps the liver from releasing sugar need it, insulin is injected to manage full, tape the top closed and throw it in diabetes. into the blood and reducing insulin blood sugar levels and keep them in the trash. In Diabetes 101: Know Your Medica- resistance by making body cells more the normal range as often as possible. The Diabetes Program can help you. tions, Robert Boyle, pharmacist at the sensitive. Sulfonylureas (glipizide, gly- Insulin is a hormone secreted by the Sign up for the Diabetes 101 classes or Salt River Clinic, discussed the differ- buride, glimepiride, chlorpropramide, pancreas. People with diabetes must schedule a one-on-one session to learn ent types of medications prescribed for tolazamide and tolbutamide) help the take insulin either because their pan- how to manage your diabetes. For more managing diabetes. pancreas make more insulin. Dipepti- creas does not produce enough insulin information, call the Diabetes Program dyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (saxagliptin, (type 1 diabetes) or their bodies cannot at (480) 362-7469. Oral Medications sitagliptin, linagliptin) cause incretin use insulin efficiently (type 2 diabetes). The oral medications are taken to stay in our body longer. Incretin is a According to the American Diabetes by mouth to lower blood sugar and natural hormone that tells your body to Association, there are different types include: release insulin when you eat and sends of insulin. Insulin cannot be taken by

AROUND THE COMMUNITY Summer. 2019 May 28 - August 2 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

College & Career Arts Special Events Field trips Open Gym SRPMIC Member NON SRPMIC Member $5 membership* $25 membership *Valid SRPMIC tribal id required. *$35/week for attending prior to 11 a.m.

On May 9, musicians at Salt River High School gave an end-of-the-year concert to close out the school year. Solo pianists, guitarists, percussionists, and Salt River Junior High and High School band members performed Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdsale pieces ranging from today’s trendy tunes to the legendary Beatles. The crowd rooted on their favorite Lehi Branch performers as they played their pieces. Two graduating seniors were awarded plaques on stage to recognize Lehi Teen Center their years as part of the band program. The evening marked the final performance with the Salt River High 1231 E. Oak School Band for Nadine Howard and Gregorio Martinez. —Marissa Johnson, O’odham Action News Mesa, AZ 85203 (480) 850-4453 | [email protected]

In the Salt River Tribal Library Celebrates SRPMIC TRIBAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED 50 Years article that appeared last month, the O’odham Action News was provided the in- SRPMIC DAY correct spelling of Winifred Manuel’s name. She served as the Salt River Tribal Librar- ian from approximately the late 1970s to the Friday, June 14, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 1980s.

Thank you to her daughter, Marcelle Renee Offices providing essential services will remain open. Manuel, for pointing out the error. SRPD and SR Fire will be fully operational.

10 O'odham Action News June 6, 2019 SCC Vortex Competition Awards 3 Community Members BY MARISSA JOHNSON need to heal, recover and rejoice in O’odham Action News triumph. Writing on paper is just one [email protected] helpful way for us do this, at least it is for me.” Scottsdale Community College Leonard got her inspiration from held its 20th annual Vortex Awards watching the YouTube video “Indian Reception at the Embassy Suites by Boarding School Clip from We Shall Hilton Scotts- Remain.” This video helped her shape dale Resort on May 2. Vortex is an her poem. art and writing competition in which Leonard reflected on why she SCC students submit their work to be wrote this poem and what she hopes judged and possibly published in the people will take away from it. annual Vortex book. Students may “I hope this will inspire and help submit writing in Poetry, Short Story, our families recognize the traumatic Creative Non-Fiction (Essay) and history of our elders and ancestors One-Act Play/Screenplay categories, who went to boarding schools,” as well as all types of art. Leonard said. “The cycles of damage Three Salt River Pima-Maricopa need to be stopped and end, or we Indian Community members received will [end] as Indigenous people.” Terisa Leonard (center) embraces her daughter Raven. (L-R) Teri’s instructor professor Litz, Terisa’s aunt Dorgene Lewis, Barbara Wood, Terisa, Raven, Terisa’s mother Donna and brother Michael. awards for their submissions in the Levi Johnson won for his “Flute- Native Voices and Visions category. dancer” art piece in the Computer Reyna Solis won an award for Ex- Graphics and Digital Photography cellence in Writing for her personal category. He created a digital art narrative about life. “I wanted to piece that shows the flutedancer with write about this because it’s some- the Man in the Maze and baskets thing that’s affected me and my fam- across a desert scene. ily for such a long time,” Solis said. “I enjoy being creative,” Johnson “I also know it affects a lot of people said. “That is why I am pursuing a in the Community, and even though it graphic design/communication career. was difficult to write the things that I I like to help people problem-solve Levi Johnson goes on stage to accept his did, I knew I had to get it out.” their creative designs, and it pleases award. Terisa Ann Leonard won for her me to create something new and poem titled “Unspoken Injustice.” organic. I plan to attend the ASU Leonard explained why she writes Polytechnic campus for my bachelor and what inspires her to write: of applied science (BAS) degree in “I believe everyone has special graphic communication and return gifts within themselves to find,” to my Community to incorporate the Leonard said. “It is a privilege to con- knowledge of design into our cultural tribute our experience and feelings of ways.” life to others, like when we share our A light meal was provided before happiness, anger, love, passion and the awards were handed out. Reyna Solis holding her award next to her sorrow of losses. No one has not ex- mother (left) Carol Baptisto and sister (right) perienced all of these in life. People Delphina Salazar.

Take the Bite Out of Snake Season BY TASHA SILVERHORN tains where people hike. Their color- snake, ground snake, rosy boa, saddled and we’ll come out. We can catch it, O’odham Action News [email protected] ation can range from yellow-green to leafnose snake, long-nosed snake and put it in a pail and release it in the brown-black. The name comes from western hognose snake. desert.” Did you know that Arizona is their black tail scales. Makil said, “If it’s a rattlesnake, you home to nearly 40 different species of 4. The Mohave rattlesnake (Crotalus How to ‘Snake-Proof’ Your Yard want to stay away from it, but keep an snakes? Seventeen of them are rattle- scutulatus) is found in flat, sandy You can take some steps to prevent eye on it. Be aware of where it’s at and snakes. areas. It can be brown to green in snakes from lurking around your home: keep the kids and pets away. The rattle- Most snakes pose no threat to color and is very similar in appear- • Eliminate tall vegetation. If you have snake can move quite a distance away people. However, residents can un- ance to the western diamondback grass, make sure it’s cut short. from where it’s lying, so be aware of intentionally come into contact with rattler. The type A subspecies of this • Clean out debris where snakes can the distance.” snakes while hiking, doing yard work snake has a neurotoxic venom that hide, such as piles of wood, rocks, or enjoying a day at the river. Watch makes it among the most harmful of lumber or other materials. What to Do If You’re Bitten where you’re putting your hands and all rattlesnakes. • Get rid of crickets and grasshoppers; If you should be bitten by a snake, feet. 5. The Sonoran sidewinder (Crotalus garter snakes are attracted to these Makil advises that you call 911 im- cerastes cercobombus) lives in flat, insects. mediately, sit down and stay calm until The Valley’s Seven Venomous Snakes sandy soil in desert scrub areas. The • Patch up cracks and holes caused by emergency units arrive. Take a photo of Keep an eye out for these seven snake moves in a sidewinding mo- rodent burrows, and, if possible, the bite site and write down the time. venomous snake species that live in tion. destroy the nests. Take a photo of the snake, if possible, desert areas in and around the Valley of 6. The speckled rattlesnake (Crota- • Make “snake repellents” using but don’t move around much or try to the Sun: lus mitchelli) lives in rocky areas, mothballs (snakes dislike the scent), hunt it down. 1. The most common venomous snake which includes most desert parks clove and cinnamon oils (mix these “Don’t run around, because when in Arizona is the western diamond- and preserves in the Valley, where its two together and spray around the you move around the venom moves back rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox). camouflage makes it difficult to spot. outside of the house), sulfur powder through the body faster,” said Makil. Most of the snakebites in Arizona 7. Finally, while the Sonoran coral (sprinkled around the outside of the The victim should be transported to a are from this snake, which is found snake (Micruroides euryxanthus) house), or garlic and onions (the medical facility as soon as possible for in canyons, hillsides, flat areas and has a potent neurotoxic venom, it’s sulfenic acid repels snakes). treatment with antivenom. According to many types of vegetation. Some- not considered dangerous and rarely • Plant marigolds around your home or the Arizona Poison and Drug Informa- times you can see them basking in bites. The coral snake has alternat- in your garden to keep snakes away. tion Center, of all snakebites that occur the heat on a blacktop road. ing bands of black, yellow (can look • Hardware stores also sell snake repel- each year in Arizona, fewer than 1% 2. The tiger rattlesnake (Crotalus white as well) and red. If a snake’s lent that can be sprinkled or sprayed are fatal. tigris) is small, with a tiny head, red bands touch the yellow (or whit- around your home. an oversized rattle and alternating ish) bands, it’s the venomous coral light and darker bands wrapping snake. If the red bands touch only Reptile Removal around its body (how it got the name black bands, it’s the nonvenomous If you find any kind of snake that “tiger” rattlesnake). Its coloring is kingsnake. you do not want on your property, you either blue-gray or orange-brown. It can call the Salt River Fire Department stays close to mountain and foothill Nonvenomous Snakes in Arizona to have the reptile removed. Don’t regions in the desert, which is a good Nonvenomous snakes in Arizona in- harm the animal; four of Arizona’s thing because it is the most danger- clude the Arizona milk snake, Arizona rattlesnake species are protected and ous of Arizona’s rattlesnake species mountain kingsnake, Arizona patch- you could receive fines or jail time. because its venom is very potent. nosed snake, banded leafnose snake, According to Salt River Deputy Fire 3. The black-tailed rattlesnake (Crota- black-necked garter snake, coachwhip Chief Kevin Makil, the SRFD can re- lus molossus) is a large rattler found snake (red racer), common kingsnake, move any type of snake, big or small. in rocky terrain, usually in the moun- desert kingsnake, gopher snake, glossy “If you find one, just give us a call

June 6, 2019 O'odham Action News 11 AROUND THE COMMUNITY AROUND THE COMMUNITY

The Round House Café hosted its annual Mother’s Day Sale on Friday, May 10. This Community-member and SRPMIC-employee arts and crafts event provided a variety of items for those looking to find their mothers the right gift. Vendors sold T-shirts, jewelry, paintings, quilts, traditional clothing, iron artwork and more. The event went from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the café provided its customers with a traditional menu throughout the day. Tasha Silverhorn, O'odham Action News.

On May 8, a cultural exchange and dinner took place at Talking Stick Resort for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee. A buffet-style meal was served while Mr. Indian Scottsdale Community College, Jorge Gonzales-Zuniga Jr., entertained guests with CONGRATULATIONS his hoop-dancing skills. The Salt River Traditional Dancers performed the basket dance, and everyone joined in for social dancing. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Vice-President Ricardo Leonard shared a GRADUATES! short story about the origin of the basket dance. Community member Augustine Wood showcased traditional pottery and demonstrated his work at his booth. —Marissa Johnson, O’odham Action News Bring in a copy of your diploma and receive $500.00 AROUND THE COMMUNITY off the price of a vehicle purchased during the month of June.

Community members Madden Chiago, Zion Amaya-Luzanilla, Roan Enos, and Arian Amaya-Luzanilla and their team the Chandler Outlawz Pigskin Division won the championship of the National Youth Sports tournament on Saturday, May 18, the team finished their season undefeated. Tasha Silverhorn, O'odham Action News. Photos submitted by Jasmine Enos

12 O'odham Action News June 6, 2019 Continued from page 1 L.O.V.E. Walk Helps Spread Mental Health Awareness plaining that they are not just statistics, event and I cannot thank him enough “they are our fathers, mothers, children for continuously supporting me through and grandchildren.” She shared her per- these years, even as his mind and body sonal experience of losing her mother are hurting,” said Toney. “I have experi- to suicide. She suffered her own mental enced my own mental health challenges, problems but chose not to fall victim but it has strengthened me up to this to them; she found help through the point. My journey has been a ride but I resources the Community has to offer. feel strong and beautiful. It is important Following Donahue’s talk, Toney to me that the people of my Community talked about her own experience with can feel what I feel this day.” mental health after she witnessed her Toney wanted women to recognize older brother’s long road of mental the beauty, worth and power that they health struggles and how it affected her. hold, knowing that they do not need “My brother plays the core to today’s to be validated by a man or anyone else. She has witnessed young men and women in the Community who are hurting and not understanding who they A number of Community members came out to support Miss Salt River 2018-2019 Kaily Toney as she shares knowledge on Mental Health and the Community’s resources to treat it through a Community walk. are, shutting themselves off from the world they should be embracing. She work on yourself; be selfish when it eryone who came out for the walk. She explained that we should all encour- comes to the health of your mind, body also thanked Lori Thomas and the Pima age and support the young people. She and soul, and do not take it for granted,” Christian Fellowship, Mr. SCC Jorge recognized that we live in a time where said Toney. “Be present in everyday Gonzalez, the Miss Salt River Pageant it is difficult to balance culture and the life. Take time away from technology Committee, Young River People’s modern world. “We need you to sup- and use it towards things that bring you Council, Casino Arizona, On-Auk-Mor port us [young people] as we take on closer to your friends and family. Please and Salt River Materials Group. each day and do our best to live,” she remember that you matter, that you are SRPMIC Vice-President Ricardo explained. all strong, and that you all can do any- Leonard closed the program with some Walkers enjoy a breakfast of burritos, fruit, vegetables “You cannot heal others until you and water after the 1-mile walk. thing you can set your mind to.” remarks and a traditional O’odham heal yourself. Please take the time to Before closing, Toney thanked ev- song.

Miss Salt River Court Gives Final Address Before SRPMIC Council vocal in the Community and voice they are beautiful, they are strong and my concerns on what needs to done,” they are worthy of success.” Lopez said. Toney said she discovered how McGertt shared her platform while strong she can be by finding ways to giving insight on the struggles of being balance work. a young woman in today’s society. “It’s a bittersweet moment for me to “We struggle with body image; we be here today to share my last presenta- deal with peer pressure and we forget tion to you as Miss Salt River,” Toney how to love ourselves,” McGertt said. said. “The year has been very challeng- “I want to share this platform because ing for me, trying to find the right bal- even today, I struggle. I want to show ance between all of my responsibilities. the girls that it’s okay not to be 100% But overall, I have learned so much all the time, [and] to remember that about myself and I have begun to find my voice.” (L-R) Back row: Council members Wi-Bwa Grey, Deanna Scabby, Thomas Largo, Sr., Cheryl Doka, Diane Enos, Besides reminding everyone of their President Martin Harvier, Council members Archie Kashoya, Michael Dallas, Sr. and Vice-President Ricardo Leonard. Front row: Miss Salt River Kaily Toney, Jr. Miss Salt River Kennise McGertt, and Jr. Miss Salt River First upcoming pageants, Toney announced Attendant Nalani Lopez. she will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Walk this month as part BY MARISSA JOHNSON River Kaily Toney each spoke and of completing her platform as Miss O’odham Action News Salt River. Afterward, the girls were [email protected] gave their gratitude to Council mem- bers for their support throughout the given flowers and a small present from Council. Each Council member The Miss Salt River Royalty court year. They also shared how much they learned from the royalty experience. shared words of encouragement as the gave their final address before the Salt young ladies complete their reigns and River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commu- Lopez shared how her reign has helped her find her voice for helping continue on to wherever their journeys nity Council on May 15 in the Council may take them. Chambers. Jr. Miss Salt River First the Community. Attendant Nalani Lopez, Jr. Miss Salt “I’m pretty sad to leave, but this President Martin Harvier presents Jr. Miss Salt River River Kennise McGertt and Miss Salt year has really pushed me to be more Kennise McGertt with flowers and small gift. AROUND THE COMMUNITY Community member Ty King and the Arcadia Titians Football Team (Bantam Division) won their third straight championship game on SENIOR SERVICES RECREATION ACTIVITY CALENDAR Saturday, May 18. King and the team went undefeated during ***JUNE *** the Spring season. King played Contact Erin Manuel at (480) 362-7367 / [email protected] linebacker and right offensive tackle; he is going to continue to play next year moving on to the FRIDAY, JUNE 7 TUESDAY, JUNE 11 FRIDAY, JUNE 14 cadet division. Some of Kings Movie in the Dining Room Sister Tribe Bingo SRPMIC DAY CENTER CLOSED highlights this past seasons were 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. the five sacks made in one game and making a 60 yard touchdown. Lehi Community Bldg. MONDAY, JUNE 17 Tasha Silverhorn, O'odham Action Father’s Day Dinner and Dance SDCAC Meeting Bowling 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Limit News. Photo submitted by Jessica 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Salt River Com- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 15 Hornbeck-King munity Bldg. Lehi Community. Bldg. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Men’s Group Working Seniors Dinner and Loom Beading Western Spirit of the West Movie 2:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Limit 8 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Lehi Limit 8 Museum Community Recreational Services - Social Division 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Limit 10 MONDAY, JUNE 10 THURSDAY, JUNE 13 SUPER KIDS CLUB - SUMMER DAY CAMP WEEK Glass Etching Quarterly Birthday’s at Casino WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Games / Field Trips / Cultural Activities / More! 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Arizona 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Movie Day *Transportation Only* June 24 - 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lehi Limit 10 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Limit 15 REGISTER AT REC-SOCIAL PROGRAM OFFICE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 21 TRIPS & EVENTS SIGN-UP Remember to Sign-Up immediately for this month’s trips or events as they do fill up fast. Deadlines for (NW side of Community Building, across Helping Hands) each trip & event is one (1) week prior to date of the trip or event. Please notify our Front Office if you do Questions? Call REC-Social Division (480) 362-6360 not receive a receipt or call back of your trip or event sign-up. (L-Lottery Pick Participants)

The Super Kids Club is intended for children who are medically diagnosed with a physical or mental disability. The program is intended for children with functional limitations in general learning and adaptive skills AND are not able to participate in all other SRPMIC Community Recreational Services programs due to their disability. June 6, 2019 O'odham Action News 13 SRPMIC Celebrates Law Day

BY RICHIE CORRALES O’odham Action News [email protected]

The Salt River Judicial Center re- cently held its annual Law Day, which showcases many of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community’s justice- related departments and divisions for the public. The event was held on May 1 in the lobby of the Judicial Center. The Office of General Counsel, Depart- ment of Corrections, Salt River Police Department, Defense Advocate’s Office, Legal Services Office, Prosecutor’s Of- fice and Salt River Court all took part in Law Day. Staff took time to hand out promotional items, offer legal-services information and meet with Community SRPMIC Judicial staff hand out promotional items Representatives of the Salt River Police Department greet visitors at their table. members and guests. Everyone was to families during the Law Day event at the SRPMIC treated to a light dinner and entered into Judicial Center. a raffle for a grand prize.

The Salt River Judicial Center staff hands out bags with numerous promotional items. Department of Corrections staff talk to families about the programs the facility offers to the incarcerated.

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JOB #: 20152-1_ CAZ_CommunityCastingCall_9-75x7-75 · Client: Talking Stick Resort · Agency: RIESTER · Trim: 9.75" x 7.75" · Bleed: N/A · Live: N/A · Color: B/W Pub: O’odham · Insertion Date: 05/22/19 · Due Date: 06/06/19 · Contact: Bill Robbins · [email protected] Student Athletes Recognized at Sports Banquet BY RICHIE CORRALES O’odham Action News [email protected]

Salt River Schools student athletes and their families filled the Salt River High School cafeteria for the annual Sports Banquet on May 16. As families were getting seated, athletes started to serve dinner to each table. Welcoming everyone to the banquet, Athletic Director Brandon Tauscher addressed the student athletes, saying, “This event is all for you. To- night is a celebration for the outstanding work you did this year.” Friends Miles King and Sabin Miguel show off their Alyssa Francisco received awards in Cross Country and Track and Field. The late coach Simon Smith, who awards in varsity baseball and football. passed away earlier in the year, was treasure this.” Coach Miyone Roanhorse honored for his coaching work and was the recipient of the 2019 Strong contributions throughout the years at Heart Award. Salt River High School. In his memory, For each school sport, the coach an award called the Strong Heart Award handed out Most Improved, Eagle and was presented to the coach of the year. Most Valuable Player awards. Students’ Smith’s mother, Edith Strong Heart names were called and the coaches rec- Smith, was also recognized and pre- ognized the winners for their hard work sented a gift on behalf of Salt River throughout the year. Schools. “Simon’s family is thankful beyond all measure for the great thing that you have done today in his honor,” (Right) Many students received two or three awards she said. “Thank you to the students and during the sports banquet. staff who showed your love and support (Far Right) Edith Strong Heart Smith, was also to our family to honor Simon’s name recognized and presented a gift on behalf of Salt and all that he believed in. We will River Schools.

AWARD WINNERS

VARSITY FOOTBALL Most Improved – Alyssa Francisco JH BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM 1 Most Improved – Leecie Hayes Coaches Brandon Keith, Leon Dillard, Chris Dillard Eagle Award – Kyle Lewis Coaches Leroy Eswonia and Miyone Roanhorse Eagle Award – Daphne Wolters and Brandon Tauscher MVP – Diante Anderson MVP – Deomey Lewis JH CROSS COUNTRY Most Improved – Mark Martinez JH SOFTBALL Most Improved – Sabin Miguel Coach Simon Smith Eagle Award – Isaiah Burns Coach Robert Villegas Eagle Award – Marcus Walker MVP – Isabella Claw MVP – Makayla Moses Most Improved – Cameron Track JH BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM 2 Most Improved – Samantha Harris JH FLAG FOOTBALL Eagle Award – Oni Clah Coaches Miyone Roanhorse and Leroy Eswonia Eagle Award – Hayden Hogue Coaches Leroy Eswonia and CJ Moore MVP – Joann Gashwytewa MVP – Kylen Bonner VARSITY WRESTLING Most Improved – Elijah Jackson VARSITY BASEBALL Most Improved – Mark Martinez Coach Dave Crebs Eagle Award – Christian Holmes Coaches Kendall Main and Bryan McCleney, with Eagle Award – Christian Holmes MVP – Ezekiel Strangeowl team manager Sialik King Most Improved – Joseph Howard VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL MVP – Sabin Miguel VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Eagle Award – Joseph “Yogi” Frederick Coaches Robert Ramirez, Lavird Ramirez and Most Improved – Miles King Coaches Kyronna Roanhorse, Sequoia Dance and Kyronna Roanhorse Eagle Award – Joseph Howard Lynnann Yazzie JH WRESTLING MVP – Kiona Sumral MVP – Rhiannon French Coach Antonio Perez Most Improved – Leah Kochampanaskan VARSITY TRACK & FIELD Most Improved – Hannah Reyes-Carmelo MVP – Annabelle Vallejo Eagle Award – Sialik King Coaches Chris Dillard, Satori Dillard and Sean West Eagle Award – Daphne Wolters Most Improved – Rianna Tate with assistance from Rhianna Frieburger Eagle Award – Angel Little JH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL MVP – Alyssa Francisco JH VOLLEYBALL Coach Miyone Roanhorse, assisted by Leroy Most Improved – Azariah Carmelo Coaches Deb Mills and Emily Eswonia VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL Eswonia Eagle Award – Brandon Tate MVP – Jade Martinez Coaches Leon Dillard, Chris Dillard and Satori Isaiah MVP – Samira Dockerty Most Improved – Kendra Percy MVP – Jacob Schurz Most Improved – Taylor Garcia JH TRACK & FIELD Eagle Award – Makayla Moses Most Improved – John Wolters Eagle Award – Kylie Bonner MVP – Isabella Claw Eagle Award – Joseph Howard Most Improved – Cameron Track VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY VARSITY SOFTBALL Eagle Award – Christian Holmes Coach Miyone Roanhorse Coaches Robert Villegas and Paula Cooke MVP – Ezekiel Strangeowl MVP – Makayla Moses 2019 GRADUATION RECOGNITION DINNER G.E.D. / HIGH SCHOOL / VOCATIONAL / COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 6 P.M. Talking Stick Resort Grand Ballroom (By RSVP ONLY)

Event application can be pick up and dropped off at the Higher Education Office, 4836 N. Center Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 *This event if for ages 18 and older.*

GRADUATES WILL NEED TO SUBMIT: - Completed Event Application - Copy of SRPMIC Tribal ID - Copy of Diploma or Transcripts showing confirmed degree earned June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Graduates will receive three tickets (self + 2 guests).

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT EVENT APPLICATION TO HIGHER EDUCATION IS FRIDAY, JUNE 7.

(480) 362-2547 | HE.SALTRIVERSCHOOLS.ORG

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No tanks Police Officer (Lateral) 6/13/19 to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen HARRIS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOOD ISSUE DEADLINE AT NOON Behavioral Health Counselor 6/13/19 JUNE 20 JUNE 7 Building Maintenance Worker 6/13/19 Gaming Inspector 6/13/19 JULY 4 JUNE 21 Warehouse Stock Clerk 6/13/19 Memorial Services & Cemeteries Public Safety Dispatcher I 6/21/19 -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT- Deputy Treasurer (Business Affairs) 6/24/19 SEND INFORMATION TO DODIE MANUEL at [email protected] Database Administrator Continuous wOR JESSICA JOAQUIN at [email protected] The death of a loved one is a very difficult time, the staff at Memorial Hall and Xalychidom Water Distribution Worker II Continuous For more information please call (480) 362-7750. Piipaash Nyvaash (MH/XPN) job is to help make it just a little bit easier. Burial assistance is FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE POSITIONS PLEASE qualified candidate. offered to all enrolled members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. CONTACT THE HR RECRUITMENT DIVISION AT (480) In order to obtain consideration for Community member/ 362-7925 Native American preference, applicant must submit a copy of LOCATIONS To apply for any of these positions a completed SRPMIC Tribal Enrollment card or CIB which indicates enrollment in Employment Application is required. a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe by one of the MEMORIAL HALL XALYCHIDOM PIIPAASH NYVAASH A resume may supplement an application however, a following methods: resume alone will not be considered. 1) attach to application 9849 East Earll Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 3660 North Horne Road, Mesa, AZ Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject 2) fax (480) 362-5860 to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre- 3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources. employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are Documentation must be received by position closing date. SERVICES PROVIDED CONTRACTED MORTUARIES subject to random drug and alcohol testing. • The IHS/BIA CIB form is not accepted. Wake Services | Funeral Services “SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action • Your Tribal ID must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Contact Memorial Services to Employer” Preference will be given to a qualified Community Waters. | Memorial Services receive contract approval to work with Member, then a qualified Native American and then other mortuaries. CEMETERY REQUESTS 2nd Quarter 2019 this date will be effective for the July 2019 payout. Headboard Replacement | Restore Forms received after this date will not be processed Bunker Family Funerals & ELIGIBILITY DEADLINE until the first week of August 2019. Mound on Gravesite | Concrete Head- Cremation stone Slabs June 30, 2019 Discontinue Direct Deposits: Wednesday, July 17 (480) 964-8686 at 5 p.m. This deadline is to discontinue an existing Must be eighteen (18) years old, enrolled, and living direct deposit. CEMETERY CREW Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home to be eligible for the July 2019 Per Capita Payment. ***Failing to notify the Per Capita department Per Council approval: Time Change for Thursday’s when an account is closed may delay your Per Cemetery Crew Hours: & Mortuary Per Capita 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Capita payment. 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (602) 276-3601 Payout Dates for the next Per Capita will be: Tuesday thru Saturday Tax Withholding Changes: Wednesday, July 17 (480) 278-7050 Meldrum Mortuary & Cremation at 5 p.m. This deadline is for making changes to Hours may vary according to THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 “Additional” tax withholding percentage or amount. (480) 834-9255 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Funeral Services Schedule Tax forms are available at the Membership Services SR Community Bldg. (Enrollment) and Finance Departments. Please FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019 submit completed forms to the Finance-Per Capita Providing a hospitable place to honor loves ones at the end of life’s journey. 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Department. SR Finance Cashier’s Window If you have any questions regarding: Main Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. at Memorial Hall Tribal ID, Per Capita Eligibility & Change Forms 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Phone number (480) 278-7050 Please remember Tribal ID is required in order to call Membership Services (480) 362-7600; obtain your Per Capita check. Membership Services is located at: Gang-related apparel and behavior will not be tolerated in Memorial Hall ~ Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash or 10,005 East Osborn Rd the surrounding area. Any and all applicable drug and alcohol ordinances shall be strictly enforced, including law DEADLINES FOR CHANGES Two Waters – Building B, 3rd Floor enforcement if necessary. Section 6-7(b)(6) of the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances. Direct Deposit Start-Ups and Changes: Friday, June 28 at 5 p.m. This deadline is for new start-ups Tax Withholding & Direct Deposits call Finance- for direct deposit or changes to existing information. Per Capita (480) 362-7710; Finance Department is All forms MUST be submitted with a “VOIDED” located at: check or statement from the bank with the 10,005 East Osborn Road Routing and Account #. Two Waters - Building A, 1st Floor Forms received by this date will be effective for the To add an IN LOVING MEMORY July 2019 payout. Forms received after this date will Salt River ID Cards not be effective until the October 2019 payout. Tribal ID is required in order to obtain your Per contact O'odham Action News at Capita check. (480) 362-7750 or Per Capita Eligibility & Change Forms: Tuesday, ***EARLY HOURS ARE FOR SALT RIVER ID’s ONLY July 23 at 5 p.m. This deadline is for making address *** Salt River Identification cards will be issued at the E-mail: changes or submitting the Adult SRP-MIC Member’s Salt River Community Building only on Thursday, [email protected] Per Capita Information Certificate. Forms received by July 25, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

16 O'odham Action News June 6, 2019 LEGAL NOTICES ENOS, KENNEDY JOHN - LOPEZ SR., BEN ROSS - Review 0043 Court Date: July 2, 2019 at - Review Hearing/ Evidentiary Restraining Order Hearing Case: JUVENILE COURT Permanency Hearing Case: J-18- Hearing Case: J-18-0130-0132 10 a.m. Guardianship Hearing Case: R-19-0021 Court Date: July 3, JURISDICTION: 0008 Court Date: July 2, 2019 at Court Date: June 13, 2019 at 11 SATCHELL, JOHN - Permanency J-18-0166/ 0168/ J-19-0064/ 2019 at 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. a.m. 0065 Court Date: June 24, 2019 SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA Review Hearing Case: J-14-0047 DELACRUZ, AYAILA MARIE - at 3 p.m. INDIAN COMMUNITY COURT, ENOS, ROCHELLE MICHELLE - LOPEZ, CAMILLE - Evidentiary Court Date: June 26, 2019 at Motion Hearing Case: CF-18-0134 ADDRESS: 10040 EAST Review Hearing Case: J-12-0162 Termination of Parental/ Child 3:00 p.m. WOOD-ORTIZ, ROSSI ELAINE - Court Date: June 26, 2019 at OSBORN RD., SCOTTSDALE, Court Date: August 13, 2019 at Relationship Hearing Case: J-18- SHENAH, CLARISSA LITTLE Review Hearing Case: J-14-0122 1:30 p.m. AZ 85256 1:30 p.m. 0137 Court Date: July 1, 2019 at Court Date: July 17, 2019 at 10 DOVE - Permanency Review HARRISON, JAMES - Restraining 10 a.m. a.m. CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 ENOS, ROCHELLE MICHELLE - Hearing Case: J-14-0047 Court Order Hearing Case: R-19-0045 ALL JUVENILE COURT CASES Review Hearing Case: J-12-0164 MAEZ, SCOTTY JOE – Date: June 26, 2019 at 3 p.m. Court Date: June 28, 2019 at 4 REPORT TO COURTROOM #3 Court Date: June 3, 2019 at 4:15 Permanency/ Exceptional Care SMITH, KERRIE DAWN - Review p.m. ON THE 1ST FLOOR. p.m. Hearing Case: J-14-0136 Court Hearing Case: J-12-0106 Court CIVIL COURT HERNANDEZ, ROBERT B. - Civil FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN Date: July 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. GUTIERREZ, TONY ULYESSE Date: June 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS JURISDICTION: HILLIAN - Review Hearing Case: MONTANO, HARVEY 0099 Court Date: July 22, 2019 at STEPP, ANNLYNN MAE. - Review Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian J-12-0161 Court Date: July 10, ALEXANDER - Notice of filing: Hearing Case: J-12-0006 Court 2:30 p.m. 2019 at 10 a.m. Petition for child support; Request Community Court, Address: BECERRA, OSCAR GARCIA- Date: June 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. JONES, MARIE ALEXANDRA for Notice to Finance Department - 10040 East Osborn Rd., Review Hearing Case: J-15-0043 HERNANDEZ, DAVID - Review - Restitution Hearing Case: CR- Case: J-19-0050/ 0051/ 0052 UNKNOWN FATHER-Evidentiary Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Court Date: July 2, 2019 at 10 Hearing Case: J-12-0162 Court Termination of Parental-Child CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 19-0180 Court Date: June 5, 2019 Date: August 13, 2019 at 1:30 MURPHY LEWIS, STEPHANIE at 2 p.m. a.m. Relationship Hearing Case: J-18- Civil Court Cases Report to p.m. - Evidentiary Termination of BENITEZ, ELIA LEANN VICTORIA 0074 Minor DOB: John Doe 1/ LOPEZ, BRANDON - Evidentiary Parental-Child Relationship Courtroom #1/#2 on the 1st VALLES – Review/ Permanency HILL SR., NEHEMIAH LAMUEL - 01/ 2008 Mother Name: Evangela Guardianship Hearing Case: CF- Hearing Case: J-19-0070 Court Floor. Hearing Case: J-15-0174 Court Review Hearing Case: J-12-0006 Alvarez Court Date: June 27, 2019 FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN 18-0181 Court Date: July 15, 2019 Date: June 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at 11 a.m. Date: July 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. Court Date: June 11, 2019 at 11 AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS at 2:30 p.m. a.m. PABLO, ANTHONY SCOTT - BURKE, ROBERT DANIEL - UNKNOWN FATHER –Evidentiary MARRUFO, MARISSA SHARON Formal Hearing Case: J-18-0047 Review Hearing Case: J-17-0193 HOWARD, RITA - Review Hearing Termination of Parental/ Child - Order to Show Cause Hearing Court Date: June 26, 2019 at 9 ALVAREZ, JOANNA MARIE - Bond Court Date: July 9, 2019 at 4 p.m. Case: J-12-0161 Court Date: July Relationship Hearing Petition filed: Case: C-18-0179 Court Date: a.m. Forfeiture Hearing Case: CR-18- 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. 6/ 25/ 2018 Case: J-18-0156, June 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. BURKE JR., VERONICA JEAN - 0338 Court Date: July 11, 2019 PEREA, RENE SANTIAGO - Minor DOB: John Doe D.O.B 02/ Review Hearing Case: J-18-0054/ JACKSON SR., ADAM BRIAN - at 2 p.m. ORTIZ, MARISELLA SHARLISA- Review Hearing Case: J-18-0056 22/ 2016 Mother: Amber Leigh 0055/ 0056 Court Date: July 10, Review Hearing Case: J-12-0214/ SHENEE - Entry of Default Court Date: July 10, 2019 at 3 Elena Baptisto Court Date: July BENITEZ, BENNETT FRANCISCO 2019 at 3 p.m. J-14-0143 Court Date: June 26, Judgement Hearing Case: D-16- p.m. 17, 2019 at 11:15 a.m. - Default Judgment Hearing Case: 2019 at 11 a.m. 0015 Court Date: July 18, 2019 at BYARS, FELICE LEON-VILLA - A D-19-0019 Court Date: June 25, OLIVAS, LINDSEY LORRAINE UNKNOWN FATHER - Review 3:30 p.m. Petition to Terminate Parental JOAQUIN, JOSE - Evidentiary 2019 at 10 a.m. - Disposition Hearing Case: J-19- Hearing Case: J-18-0128 Minor Rights has been filed in this Court Termination of Parental-Child TAYLOR, SHAWN BRANDON 0031 Court Date: June 25, 2019 DOB: John Doe 12/ 20/ 2017 BURNS, JEWEL LY - Bond against you which alleges grounds Relationship Hearing Case: J-18- - Entry of Default Judgement at 9 a.m. Mother, Adonia Chiago Court Forfeiture Hearing Case: CR-19- for the termination of your parental 0074 Court Date: June 27, 2019 Date: June 19, 2019 at 3 p.m. 0065 Court Date: June 5, 2019 at Hearing Case: C-18-0175 Court rights regarding John Doe, DOB: at 11 a.m. OLIVAS, VICTOR JAMES - 10 a.m. Date: July 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. 06/ 06/ 2013 - Case: J-19-0095 Disposition Hearing Case: J-19- VALLES SR., ROBERT ANTHONY KAVOKA, JESSICA ANN - Review UVALLES, JESSE ANTHONY - 0031 Court Date: June 25, 2019 – Review/ Permanency Hearing BURNS, LACEY JENE - Entry of BYARS, GARRY - A Petition to Hearing Case: J-12-0231/ 0232/ Divorce Hearing Case: D-19-0022 at 9 a.m. Case: J-15-0174 Court Date: July Default Judgement Hearing Case: Terminate Parental Rights has J-14-0027 Court Date: July 1, 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. CF-12-0035/ CFCS-18-0060 Court Court Date: June 11, 2019 at 9:30 been filed in this Court against 2019 at 11 a.m. RHODES, LAKOTA FELIX - Review Date: June 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. a.m. you which alleges grounds for the Hearing Case: J-17-0184/ 0185 VEST, JACOB SEAN - Review KAVOKA, TARA VIANN - Review VASQUEZ, ALICIA MELISSA - Civil termination of your parental rights Court Date: July 22, 2019 at 3 Hearing Case: J-19-0042/ 0043 BUTLER, ALYSSA - Motion Hearing Case: J-19-0010/ 0011/ Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- regarding John Doe, DOB: 06/ 06/ p.m. Court Date: July 9, 2019 at 3 p.m. Hearing Case: C-18-0052 Court 0012/ 0013/ 0014/ 0015 Court 0078 Court Date: June 25, 2019 2013 - Case: J-19-0095 Date: June 27, 2019 at 9 a.m. Date: July 16, 2019 at 3 p.m. ROMO, VERNALENA - Evidentiary WASHINGTON, AMBER MONIQUE at 2:30 p.m. CARPENTER, CE:DAGI JU:K - Child Support Hearing Case: - Notice of filing: Petition for child COOPS, ELIAS CHARLES - Initial LOPEZ, ABEL MANUEL - Notice WASHINGTON, MARK VAUGHN Notice of filing: Petition for child J-19-0048 Court Date: June 10, support; Request for Notice to Child Support Hearing Case: of filing: Petition for child support; - Bond Forfeiture Hearing Case: support; request for notice to 2019 at 4 p.m. Finance Department - Case: J-19- CFCS-19-0019 Court Date: July 1, Request for Notice to Finance CR-19-0265 Court Date: August 7, finance department, Case: J-19- 0049/ 0050/ 0051/ 0052 2019 at 3 p.m. Department - Case: J-19-0049 SANTO, CARMELITA IRIS - 2019 at 10 a.m. 0101/ 0102/ 0103 Review Hearing Case: J-15-0042/ WELLINGTON, RACHEL LYNN CRAWFORD, KAMERON -

DEFAULT NOTICE SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA THERESA PEARL SHAW default judgment against Respondent, DATED this 1st of May, 2019 TO: Brandon Lopez, INDIAN V. Lacey Burns, is hereby ENTERED Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED to appear on the 1st day of May, 2019. It is before the above-entitled court on the COMMUNITY BENNETT FRANCISCO BENITEZ further, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED 15th day of July, 2019 at 2:30 PM, in 10005 East Osborn Road / CASE NO. D-19-0019 that Respondent, Lacey Burns, shall Court Room #2, and show cause why Scottsdale, Arizona 85256-9722 / DEFAULT NOTICE pay child support in the amount of you should not be held in contempt Phone (480) 362-7400 / JARED DANIEL BUTLER SR. Fax (480) 362-7593 $465.23 per month to Petitioner, for FAILING TO APPEAR FOR THE Reynaldo Galindo. Child support V. HEARING ON 04/17/2019 at 11 a.m. To: Bennett Francisco Benitez, RESPON- petition is retroactive to July, 2019. ROBERT DANIEL BURKE AFTER BEING NOTICED. FAILURE DENT Respondent shall pay child support CASE NO. C-19-0073 TO APPEAR will result in a Bench NOTICE OF PERMANENT arrears in the amount of $1,860.92. DEFAULT NOTICE Warrant issued for your arrest for EXCLUSION 1. A Complaint / Petition has been filed Lacey Burns shall visit with child Contempt of Court from (§6-41) of the against you in this Court and your im- under supervision. This order is final Code or Ordinances. JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ To: Robert Daniel Burke, RESPONDENT mediate attention to this fact is urgent and shall be served on Respondent in if you do not want judgment entered accordance to Rule 5-20(c) 1. A Complaint / Petition has been filed ORDERED this 26th day of April, 2019. (DOB XX/XX/1951) against you. against you in this Court and your im- Chief Judge Ryan Andrews, SRPMIC *Owner of La Paloma Ice Cream 2. The Court record reflects that you have mediate attention to this fact is urgent Tribal Court Truck failed to respond to defend by filing an if you do not want judgment entered answer, motion to dismiss, request for MAIN STREET MOTORS INC. against you. May 10, 2019 extension of time or other responsive V. 2. The Court record reflects that you have COUNTRY CLUB CARS pleading and you have failed to attend LITTLE DOVE RENEE ALICIA failed to respond to defend by filing an hearings at the Court called for this V. This serves as notice that the Salt River BURNS answer, motion to dismiss, request for SHAWN BRANDON TAYLOR matter. extension of time or other responsive Pima-Maricopa Indian Community CASE NO. C-19-0075 CASE NO. C-18-0175 (“SRPMIC”) Council pursuant to Article 3. If you do not defend against this suit DEFAULT NOTICE pleading and you have failed to attend MOTION FOR DEFAULT within Thirty (30) days from the date hearings at the Court called for this VII, §1(g) of the SRPMIC Constitution matter. JUDGMENT the Process Server hands you this or To: Little Dove Renee Alicia Burns, and Sections 7-72 through 7-75 of the you are served with it otherwise as RESPONDENT 3. If you do not defend against this suit To: Shawn Brandon Taylor, RESPON- SRPMIC Code of Ordinances decided permitted under the Community Code, within Thirty (30) days from the date 1. A Complaint / Petition has been filed DENT on May 8, 2019 at a regularly scheduled the Court may enter default judgment the Process Server hands you this or against you in this Court and your im- against you. you are served with it otherwise as 1. The Court has received a Motion Council Meeting to permanently exclude mediate attention to this fact is urgent permitted under the Community Code, for Entry of Default Judgment filed 4. A default judgment may have serious, if you do not want judgment entered Mr. Lopez from the boundaries of the the Court may enter default judgment against you in this Court. A copy of adverse, and irreversible consequenc- against you. SRPMIC. See SR-3702-2019. On April es against you. against you. the Motion and affidavit of amounts 2. The Court record reflects that you have owing is attached to this Notice. 2, 2019, the Exclusion Committee held 4. A default judgment may have serious, 5. If you want to defend against the claim failed to respond to defend by filing an a hearing and determined that Mr. Lopez adverse, and irreversible consequenc- 2. You are given Ten (10) days from the and avoid default judgment entered answer, motion to dismiss, request for es against you. date the Process Server hands you was a non-member whose presence is against you, you must file a written extension of time or other responsive answer, motion to dismiss or other this to file an Answer, Motion to Dis- detrimental to the peace, health or morals pleading and you have failed to attend 5. If you want to defend against the claim miss or other responsive pleading. responsive pleading within thirty (30) hearings at the Court called for this and avoid default judgment entered of the SRPMIC due to allegations of days from when you are served with matter. against you, you must file a written 3. If you want to Deny the Motion, you serious misconduct involving minors this Notice. The Court will not extend answer, motion to dismiss or other must file a Written Answer, Motion to 3. If you do not defend against this suit and also having an illegal firearm in his time for your response and you must responsive pleading within thirty (30) Dismiss or other responsive pleading within Thirty (30) days from the date make your response in writing, no oral days from when you are served with within 10 days of service unless the possession while in the Community. the Process Server hands you this or responses will be accepted this Notice. The Court will not extend law requires otherwise. you are served with it otherwise as time for your response and you must 6. If you do nothing, the Court may give permitted under the Community Code, 4. You should go at once to a Legal Mr. Lopez’s permanent exclusion was make your response in writing, no oral Judgment for what the Complaint the Court may enter default judgment Counsel or Advocate to see if they will effective immediately. Therefore, he is demands. (Section 5-16.1, Judgment responses will be accepted prepare a written answer for you. against you. not allowed to be within the territorial by Default) 6. If you do nothing, the Court may give 4. A default judgment may have serious, 5. If you do nothing, the Court may grant Judgment for what the Complaint boundaries of the Community, including DATED this 7th of May 2019 adverse, and irreversible consequenc- a Default Judgment against you demands. (Section 5-16.1, Judgment driving or passing through, visiting Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court es against you. and you will be obligated to pay the by Default) judgment and award. (Section 5-16.1, others, residing or coming within the 5. If you want to defend against the claim Judgment by Default) Community boundaries at any time for and avoid default judgment entered DATED this 11th of March, 2019 against you, you must file a written Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court DATED this 10th of May, 2019 any reason. He is also not allowed to NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ENTRY answer, motion to dismiss or other Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court sell ice cream or other items from his OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT: SALT responsive pleading within thirty (30) La Paloma Ice Cream Truck inside the days from when you are served with RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN boundaries of the Community. Any COMMUNITY COURT, STATE OF this Notice. The Court will not extend time for your response and you must IN THE MATTER OF: violation of this Exclusion Order will be ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY make your response in writing, no oral A.L.C., D.O.B. 08/31/2014 enforced by the laws of the Community ORIGINAL JURISDICTION COURT responses will be accepted E.L.C., D.O.B. 08/29/2016 CASE NO. CFCS-18-0060; CF-12- N.L.C., D.O.B. 07/27/2018 and the SRPD. For more information 0035 6. If you do nothing, the Court may give MINOR(S) and a picture of Mr. Lopez, please visit Judgment for what the Complaint demands. (Section 5-16.1, Judgment CASE NO. CF-18-0181 http://srpmic-nsn.gov/government/ Notice of Default Judgment is hereby giv- by Default) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE exclusion en ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that

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Check us out at. . . Exceptional People…Exceptional Benefits…Exceptional Company Phoenix Cement Company and Salt River Sand & Rock, www.srmaterials.com dba Salt River Materials Group, both divisions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE Community Building, 1231 E. Oak 15 ANNUAL MISS SALT RIVER 16 FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, 21 FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS 24 TEEN CAMP WEEK- Presented by Street, Mesa, AZ 85203 (Stapley PAGEANT takes place at the 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. located at Butterfly WORKSHOP, 5:15 p.m.-8 p.m. Community Recreational Services. Talking Stick Resort Showroom 8 DISTRICT B & C MEETING & Oak Street). Questions, contact Wonderland. Celebrate Father’s located at Two Waters Building Register at the rec-social offices! at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is (ARCHIE KASHOYA & CHERYL Administration at (480) 362-7466 Day amongst 3,000 butterflies. B, B106, 10,005 E Osborn Rd, (NW Of Community Building; Strengthening Our Traditions by DOKA), 9 a.m. at the Salt River or (480) 362-7469. Fathers receive $3.00 off admission Scottsdale, AZ 85256. We invite Across Helping Hands) Limited to Empowering Our Young O’odham Community Building. Please at Butterfly Wonderland. https:// ages 16 – 24 years old another fun first 20 teens! Ages 13-18 Session & Piipaash Women. For more call the Council Secretaries 12 DIABETES MANAGEMENT 101, butterflywonderland.com/special- and informative workshop that will One through June 24 -27. Also, information on this event contacted (480) 362-7466 or 362-7469 to weekly on Wednesday afternoon events/ focus on enhancing young adults Session Two July 22-25. For more the Miss Salt River Committee at confirm District Meeting times and from located Building 15- 10211 independent living skills! Parents, information contact Recreation (480) 362-7474 or MissSaltRiver@ locations. East Osborn Rd Scottsdale Az 17 DISTRICT E MEETING (THOMAS caregivers, and guardians, are Department-Social Division (480) 85256. Join us every Wednesday srpmic-nsn.gov. LARGO, SR.), 6 p.m. at the also welcomed to attend. Expect: 362-6360. interactive activities that help youth 8 MCDONALD’S ROCK’N’ROLL afternoon from 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. WOLF Multi-Purpose Room 56. 15 COMMUNITY DAY to start credit and manage money, CAR SHOW, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The or Wednesday evening from 6 p.m.- Please call the Council Secretaries 26 Start an exciting career as a CELEBRATION, 5 p.m. – 10 to create a plan using easy budget Pavilions at Talking Stick Shopping 7:30 p.m. To learn about living a (480) 362-7466 or 362-7469 to blackjack dealer, COMMUNITY p.m. located at Two Waters tools. Workshop includes dinner Center 9175 E Indian Bend Rd, healthy lifestyle with diabetes. One- confirm District Meeting times and BLACKJACK NIGHT- 5:30 - 7:30 Courtyard, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. and raffle prizes, to reserve your Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Every on-one sessions are available upon locations. p.m., at Casino Arizona Human Events activities are arts & crafts, seat, please call or email to register Saturday Join us for America’s request. For more information on Resouce Office, located at food vendors, goodie vendors, by Monday, June 17 at (480) longest running car show! Every this event please contact Cheyenne 18 LEHI DISTRICT MEETING Chaparral. See ad on page 8 for information tables. The Community 362-7844 or Zandria.ransom@ Saturday evening, rain or shine, Roanhorse or email: cheyenne. (DEANNA SCABBY & MICHAEL more details. Day Celebration Program starts srpmic.gov. heat, humidity or amazing Arizona [email protected] or call DALLAS, SR.), 6 p.m. at the at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m.-feast weather over 250 classic, sport (480) 362-7496. Canalside Clubhouse. Please 28 Start an exciting career as a only limited to 600. Following and muscle cars and motorcycles call the Council Secretaries 22 DISTRICT D MEETING (WI-BWA blackjack dealer, BLACKJACK music & contests start at 8 p.m. gather for the McDonald’s Rock 14 SRPMIC TRIBAL GOVERNMENT (480) 362-7466 or 362-7469 to GREY), 10 a.m. at the Salt River ORIENTATION, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. -chicken scratch band and much ‘n’ Roll Classic Car Showing and OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED- in confirm District Meeting times and Council Chambers. Please call the at Casino Arizona Human Resouce more! For more information contact around McDonald’s. Celebrating observance of SRPMIC Day on locations. Council Secretaries (480) 362-7466 Office, located at Chaparral. See ad Community Relations (480) 362- over 20 years! For more information Friday, June 14, 2019, 8 a.m.- 5 or 362-7469 to confirm District on page 8 for more details. 7740. call (480) 443-0080. p.m. Offices providing essential 20 THE SALT RIVER SCHOOLS Meeting times and locations. services will remain open. SRPD GRADUATION RECOGNITION 29 DISTRICT A MEETING (DIANE 15 SR- CERT TRAINING CLASS 11 PUBLIC MEETING ON AQP and SR Fire will be fully operational. DINNER is scheduled for Thursday, 22 SR- CERT TRAINING CLASS ENOS), 9 a.m. at the Salt River 2 , 8 a.m.-5p.m. located at the SRPMIC 2018 AIR MONITORING June 20, at 6 p.m. at Talking 2 , 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. located at Council Chambers. Please call the Classes will be held at Salt River NETWORK PLAN REPORT, 5 14 ANNUAL JR. MISS SALT RIVER Stick Resort. The event is open the Classes will be held at Salt Council Secretaries (480) 362-7466 Police /Fire Department Substation p.m. - 7 p.m., Two Waters, Building PAGEANT takes place at the to all SRPMIC graduates of any River Police / Fire Department or 362-7469 to confirm District 292 in training room. Salt River B, 1st. Flr., Mesquite Room. Talking Stick Resort Showroom high school, college, university, Substation 292 in training room. Meeting times and locations. Community Emergency Reponses CDD/EPNR AQP is providing an at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is or post-secondary institution. Salt River Community Emergency Team (SR-CERT). Training will opportunity for interested parties to Strengthening Our Traditions by To ensure enough food and Reponses Team (SR-CERT). Dates for events were correct at time cover the following disaster of publication. Please call to confirm submit written or verbal comments. Empowering Our Young O’odham supplies are ordered, interested Training will cover the following preparedness, fire safety, and date and location. The deadline for comment period is & Piipaash Women. For more graduates must RSVP and apply disaster medical operations 2, disaster medical operations 1. For June 25, 2019. For more info. see information on this event contacted to attend by Friday, June 7. For light search and rescue operations more information on this training or ad on pg. 5. the Miss Salt River Committee at more information, including event CERT organization. For more info. (480) 362-7474 or MissSaltRiver@ to register for our upcoming CERT application requirements, visit http:// on this training or to register for our training contact Terry Nelson (480) upcoming CERT training contact 12 SRPMIC REGULAR COUNCIL srpmic-nsn.gov. saltriverschools.org/calendar or call 362-7929 and email terry.nelson@ Terry Nelson (480) 362-7929 and MEETING WILL BE HELD AT the Higher Education program at srpmic-nsn.gov . email terry.nelson@srpmic-nsn. LEHI, at 5 p.m. at the Lehi (480) 362-2547. gov .