SRPD Opens Its Property and Evidence Bureau in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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ACTION NEWS O’odham Action News BY TASHA SILVERHORN TASHA BY [email protected] In July, the Salt River Pima- In July, The youth, with the help “I am honored,” said Porter, “Today would not be possible “Today Maricopa Indian Community’s Maricopa Indian Community’s Youth River People’s Young Council (YRPC) attended the Tribal United National Indian (UNITY) conference in Youth This year the Orlando, Florida. YRPC came back with another award to add to their list YRPC advisor of achievements: Christine Porter was awarded Advisor of the the 2019 JR Cook Award. Year of SRPMIC President Martin submitted a nomination Harvier, organization letter to the UNITY prior to the national conference. YRPC for who has been with the almost three years. “I’ve been able to see [YRPC members] grow into young leaders and do amazing things and create I programs for the Community. helped them along, but they do be able to help To [the work]. them along with those processes is just an honor for me; I love UNITY’s Advisor of the Year UNITY’s of the Year Advisor Award was secured to finally get the new facility built. without contributions, efforts Au- and teamwork,” said Chief erbach. “The SRPD Evidence Bureau building will provide better service to the Community and better working conditions to the property and evidence bureau professionals and SRPD Continued on page 4 Leonard recalled what the old The training session was The training session was Naloxone is a medication The event opened with SRP- “So far Narcan has saved 12 Council member Wi-bwa Grey Wi-bwa Council member and a welcome from SRPD Auerbach and SRP- Chief Karl Ricardo MIC Vice-President Leonard. police property and evidence building was like and how it as secure as they would wasn’t the help of the With have liked. funding Community manager, hosted by SRPMIC Health and hosted by SRPMIC Health and Human Services and Sonoran Another Prevention Works. session was held the following week at the Salt River Commu- nity Building. of that can block the effects opioid medications and prevent available in an overdose. It’s liquid form and as a nasal spray. Community members became familiar with the Narcan nasal spray as well as the liquid, both of which can be administered to a person who is experiencing opioid overdose to counteract of the opioid drug. the effect MIC President Martin Harvier sharing a prayer and discussing the recent tragedies the Com- munity has been facing with overdoses. He thanked Jagles for taking the time to visit Lehi and Salt River to share this vital information with the Community members. lives here in the Community,” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Ribbon

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BY RICHIE CORRALES BY [email protected] Community, a wide range Community, Pima-Maricopa Indian ately in the Salt River BY RICHIE CORRALES RICHIE CORRALES BY BY [email protected]

The event started off with a The event started off

The Salt River Police Depart- SRPD Opens its PropertySRPD Opens Bureau in and Evidence

On July 15, a training session

Maricopa Indian Community

prayer from Salt River Pima-

morning of July 12.

ribbon-cutting ceremony on the

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David Dallas of MayDall Construction participate in the SRPD Property and Evidence Bureau Ribbon Cutting. David Dallas of MayDall Construction participate in the SRPD Property and Evidence Bureau Ribbon (L-R) Commander Jonathan Gann, SRPD Property and Evidence Bureau Manager Dawn Richards, SRPMIC Vice-President Ricardo Leonard, SRPD Chief of Police Karl Auerbach and and Evidence Bureau Manager Dawn Richards, SRPMIC Vice-President Ricardo Leonard, SRPD Chief (L-R) Commander Jonathan Gann, SRPD Property

the Community the Community

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on the use of Narcan (nalox-

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of opioid overdose and more

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2 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 Continued from page 1 SRPD 0pens its Property and Evidence Bureau in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony offered. More than 125 guests viewed the facility. The facility is responsible for receiving, booking and safely storing criminal evidence, found property and property held for safekeeping. The building measures 13,778 square feet and has two main areas: the warehouse/office and evidence processing areas. The site is on 4.5 acres and has a 2-acre vehicle impound unit near the Way of Life Facility.

Community members and guests were able to see where the property and evidence staff Following the ribbon cutting, Community members and guests were given tours of the would be working. new facility.

SRPD Chief of Police Karl Auerbach invites Large storage areas of where property and evidence will be held was open to the public. Community members and guests were able to walk around the facility before the SRPD the early enrichment program to tour the offi cially moves in and begins working. facility fi rst by giving them police badge stickers. President Harvier Voices Concern on Funding for Roads, Bridges and Buildings in Indian Country BY RICHIE CORRALES structure. He described the location of to help support the widening of Pima O’odham Action News [email protected] the SRPMIC and the surrounding cities, Road. “This will help with cut-through three major freeways and its tremen- traffic and increase safety and expand Tribal infrastructure is key in Indian dous growth, with 400,000 vehicles that opportunities for economic develop- Country, as more than 2,000 miles of come through the Community daily and ment,” said Harvier. road are in need of funding for construc- 200,000 vehicles that use some of the He added that the Community is tion and maintenance, according to the larger roadways (McKellips, McDow- experiencing a lot of cut-through traffic 2019 Tribal Transportation Facility ell and Country Club roads) inside the due to its location between three cities, Inventory. Community. and some individuals find it easier to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian “This puts a strain on the public’s use Community surface roads rather Community President Martin Harvier safety and public works agencies who than using the freeways that also are testified in the Subcommittee Hearing are responsible for maintaining and within the Community. on Tribal Infrastructure on July 11 in keeping existing roadways safe for President Harvier said SRPMIC’s Washington, D.C. The hearing also in- travel,” said Harvier. “As the Commu- SRPMIC President Martin Harvier speaking about current concern is maintaining its cluded testimony from Red Lake Nation nity continues to experience growth, it current issues on roadways in SRPMIC. Screenshot existing roads and finding funding for taken from live feed on the Natural Resources Committee of Minnesota Chairman Darrell G. Seki must also find ways [to obtain] addi- hearing. continued maintenance. Sr. and LeRoy Gishi, chief of the Divi- tional resources to plan and build new Red Lake Nation Chairman Seki also cut-through traffic increases wear and sion of Transportation for the Bureau of roadways.” spoke about the crumbling of roadways tear on the roads and brings safety Indian Affairs. The Federal Tribal Transportation in his community and how funding was concerns for the residential areas on the His comments addressed the fact that Program is currently underfunded; on not available and they were forced to Community. Indian Country cannot thrive if infra- an annual basis, the SRPMIC receives borrow millions of dollars to rebuild Tribal law enforcement works with structure needs go unmet and construc- $92,000 from the Bureau of Indian Af- roads. Seki asked for assistance in fund- neighboring jurisdictions on safety tion backlogs linger. Currently, roads in fairs for road maintenance and is forced ing for roadways and infrastructure. issues including cut-through traffic, Indian Country are going undermain- to supplement that funding by $1.3 LeRoy Gishi added that infrastructure pedestrian walkways, and safety and tained. million. For the Community’s five-year continues to be very important in Indian increasing lighting on secondary roads. Making sure tribes have the federal construction plan, the BIA will fund Country. There is a $105 million back- resources and support to maintain safe log of bridge construction and mainte- and functioning infrastructure is a key “This will help with cut-through traffic and increase safety nance. Including location, material and part of the federal trust responsibility. and expand opportunities for economic development,” square feet, a new 100-foot-long bridge Modern and reliable infrastructure is said President M. Harvier. can cost somewhere between $300,000 also a matter of tribal sovereignty, safety and $500,000. and economic development. In the SRPMIC, urban planning and The tribe does not have access to Indian Country is always on the front only 13 percent. Clearly there is not trying to keep up with the neighboring federal highway safety programs and lines when it comes to climate change, enough money to meet the basic needs cities has been difficult, and the Com- funding to support these topics. Presi- weather patterns and natural disasters. If of the current roads or the funding alone munity is behind on this. Harvier said dent Harvier encouraged the committee infrastructure isn’t strong or maintained, to support a robust 21st century trans- there are 52 miles of unpaved roads in to review and consider the recommen- Indian Country will continue to suffer, portation system. the SRPMIC, and currently it would dation put forward by the Tribal Trans- as transportation is key to economic Harvier said an increase in funds will take 60 years to pave those 52 miles of portation Safety Working Group to help development. help tribal transportation programs, and road when you consider all the steps of improve vehicle and pedestrian safety An infrastructure investment is tied he also asked for additional funds to be grant applications, laws and the actual on tribal lands. to roads, bridges and building on tribal set aside for highway safety programs. roadwork. President Harvier shared how recent- lands. Harvier gave an opening state- Visitors use the Community’s surface ly a grant was awarded to the SRPMIC ment on tribal transportation and infra- roads as an alternative route, and this August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 3 Continued from page 1 Narcan Training Comes to the Community with the liquid form are protected under the Good Samaritan Law, Jagles said, and would not be charged for attempting to save a life. The treatment cannot be self-injected. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation could be used to revive the person, but not chest compressions, Salt River because the person is having difficulties breathing. Tribal Library Kits containing fentanyl testing strips, liquid naloxone with syringe and Hours two Narcan nasal sprays were handed out to individuals who had family mem- Mon–Thu: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. bers at risk of overdose from opioids. Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Detailed usage instructions were included in the kits. Even if someone admin- Closed August 5 & 6 for Staff isters naloxone to a person suspected Training of having an opioid overdose, you must also call 911. This is a not a substitute Kits containing fentanyl testing strips, liquid naloxone with syringe and two Narcan nasal sprays were handed out for regular emergency medical care. to individuals who had family members at risk of overdose from opioids. Common Opioid Medications/Drugs said Harvier. “Our first responders have Accidental opioid overdose also may Legal: Hydrocodone, oxycodone, had to use it, so we know it works.” occur if someone who is prescribed an morphine Since 2017, annual deaths from an opioid medication accidentally takes Illegal: Heroin, illegally-made fentanyl opioid overdose have surpassed annual too much of their own medication. Ari- deaths from motor vehicle accidents, zona and New Mexico currently have a Symptoms of Opioid Overdose with 72,000 deaths. Mostly small high incidence of opioid addiction and Opioid overdose happens when too towns, Native communities, veterans overdosing. much of the drug overwhelms the and those who have faced significant Jagles proposed having a buddy sys- brain and interferes with the body’s trauma have been impacted. Jagles tem in place; individuals taking opioids natural drive to breathe. Common explained that it tends to take longer for should let a trusted family member or symptoms: first responders to reach a person who friend know where the Narcan is lo- • Slow and shallow breathing has overdosed, while it only takes a few cated in the house, in case there should • Unconscious and/or unable to respond minutes to die from an overdose. ever be an accidental overdose. Another • Low blood pressure, slow pulse, slow and shallow breathing Sophia Lopez Narcan (naloxone HCl) is an FDA- reason for the buddy system is so some- approved nasal spray now frequently one will call first responders in case the • Skin, lips and fi ngernails turn bluish-pur- Correction carried by emergency medical techni- victim is afraid to call 911, fearful about ple (light-skinned individuals) or gray/ In the July 18 O’odham Action cians and hospitals. It is used for emer- possibly losing custody of their children ashen (darker-skinned individuals) News, Accelerated Learning Academy gency treatment of an opioid overdose. or losing their housing because of the • Making gurgling sounds graduate Sophia Lopez was incorrectly It is also now widely available for fami- overdose. identified. O’odham Action News lies at local pharmacies. It temporarily Bystanders or friends who use the Sources: www.cdc.gov apologizes for the error. reverses the effects of opioid medicine. Narcan spray on someone or inject them Sonoran Works: https://spwaz.org/

Continued from page 1 UNITY’s Advisor of the Year Award

Christine Porter (center) along with the Young River People’s Council gather on stage as she accepts the Advisor of the Year Award during the UNITY conference in Orlando, Florida. . Submitted photo.

YRPC now plans to focus on pre- Christine Porter at (480) 362-7527 or serving the environment, helping the visit their Instagram page at https:// Earth and preserving the culture of the instagram.com/youngriverpeoplescou O’odham and Piipaash. ncil?igshid=1ifkf2kaw40uq. For more information on the YRPC BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL and how to join, contact advisor SRPMIC VETERAN

QUESTIONS AUGUST 23 2019 Veteran’s if you have questions about programs, resources, ld forms, headstones, records requests for deceased family members or self. Please contact Glen Law, Director of Administration, Ple at [email protected] or phone (480) 362-7475.

4 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 News and Events In and Around Indian Country BY DALTON WALKER Nation. O'odham Action News [email protected] The team was featured in The New Earn up to $1,000 back of York Times in 2017 and the article your down payment when Beyoncé Visits Havasupai sparked the docuseries idea, according to the Navajo Times. The series you ﬁ nance a vehicle during Tribe, Films Music Video at focuses on the team and their fami- Havasu Falls lies. the month of August. The beauty of the Havasupai Tribe’s homeland and the popular Stop in and ask about this Havasu Falls in northern Arizona Native Hawaiians Stand Summer Special. received a special visitor in July. Against Giant Telescope Con- Beyoncé stopped by the falls to struction on Sacred Mountain shoot film for part of her latest music Access to the sacred Mauna Kea, video, “Spirit.” Hawaii’s tallest mountain and a place A photo of Beyoncé and a handful known for prayer by local Indigenous of tribal citizens in front of the falls people, has been blocked by demon- was posted on social media. strators. Normally, non-tribal citizens can A billion-dollar telescope proj- only access the falls via permits that ect is in the works, and on July 15, often sell out quickly each year. when construction was scheduled to begin, according to multiple reports, ‘Molly of Denali’ Highlights hundreds of demonstrators formed a blockade to protect access to the Life of Alaska Natives In July, “Molly of Denali” launched mountain. Many people were taken worldwide and with it stories and into police custody, including elders. culture of Alaska Natives. The telescope construction is the The new PBS Kids animated series latest in a series of observatories on focuses on 10-year-old Alaska Native the summit. Local Indigenous people Molly Mabray and her adventures in say the construction doesn’t factor in Alaska. Molly is Gwich’in/Koyukon/ their considerations. Dena’ina Athabascan. She is voiced by 14-year-old Sovereign Bill (Tlin- Creative Native Call for Art git/Muckleshoot). Young Native artists are encour- The show, which centers on Mol- aged to show off their talents and ly’s adventures in Alaska, premiered apply for the 2019 Creative Native on July 15. “Molly of Denali” is also Call for Art. a podcast series. The deadline to submit is August 9. For more information, visit www. Artists between 5 and 24 years old pbskids.org. are encouraged to apply. Those under age 18 must have a parent or guardian electronic signature, as entries are New Netﬂ ix Series Features only submitted online. Navajo Basketball Team Submitted artwork must be original Buckle up, rez ball is coming to work with a U.S. Census theme: “I Netflix. am Native youth and I count.” The Chinle boys’ basketball team is To apply and for more information, featured in a new Netflix series Bas- visit https://aspeninstitute.wufoo.com/ ketball or Nothing, set to launch in forms/creative-native-call-for-art/. early August. Chinle is on the Navajo

August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 5 6 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 YRPC Give Back to Community in River Clean-Up BY RICHIE CORRALES tending the river cleanup,” said O’odham Action News [email protected] Sommer Lopez, 17, YRPC president. “There was not much trash Members of the Salt River in the areas [where we were]; Pima-Maricopa Indian Com- maybe [that] means people have munity’s Young River People’s been cleaning up after them- Council participated in their sixth selves. However, we did find a year of cleaning up the Verde and little bit of trash on the land. Salt Rivers with the help of the “Besides picking up trash, it SRPMIC Community Develop- was a fun experience attempting ment Department, Environmental to float down the river without Protection and Natural Resources washing away or getting caught Division. in some trees. I am thankful for

“Besides picking up trash, it was a fun experience attempting to ﬂ oat down the river without washing away or getting caught in some trees.” - Sommer Lopez

The YRPC get familiar with the river rafts as they ﬂ oat down the Verde River picking up trash. The cleanup took place on the this opportunity that EPNR has morning of July 19. Youth piled provided us with and I hope to do into the van around 7:45 a.m. and more activities similar to this that traveled to the river, where they save our land.” were given instruction on what YRPC Vice-President Ca- they would be doing that morn- leb Dash, 16, thought the river ing. cleanup was really amazing. For the past six years, the “I’ve always seen the trash at YRPC has been teaming up with the river whenever I go camping EPNR to help clean the river. there, and it gets annoying to see. They were provided with river When I finally got the oppor- rafts, a canoe, trash grabbers, life tunity to clean it up along the vests, trash bags and safety guid- banks, it was an awesome and ance. Also, the Salt River Fire fun experience. Overall it was a Department was there to ensure wonderful trip and an event that I the safety of the participants. really enjoyed.” As youth put on their sun- In their six years of river screen and life vests, they were cleanups, the YRPC has col- ecstatic about getting to float lected a total of 135 large bags of down the river and clean it at the trash. same time. “This was my third year at- Salt River Young River People's Council and EPNR get ready to clean the river banks of the Verde and Salt Rivers. ACTION NEWS If you have a story idea, contact OAN Snr. Reporter Dalton Walker at (480) 362-5686

August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 7 Keeping the Community Safe BY TASHA SILVERHORN The Young River People’s Council O’odham Action News [email protected] (YRPC) provided a presentation on drug abuse awareness, encouraging the Community Recreational Services of youth to stay away from drugs and alco- the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian hol. They explained the hidden dangers Community provided a second Keeping of street drugs today, including deadly Our Community Safe event at the Way ingredients such as fentanyl. of Life Facility for their second-session “We want you to stay drug-free and summer camp youth and other com- stay on the right path to live a good munity youth programs on Wednesday, life,” said YRPC President Sommer Lo- July 17. The youth learned about the pez to the youth. “We want you to live a Salt River Fire Department (SRFD), healthy lifestyle in a world where there The Salt River Young People’s Council provide a presentation to the youth about the dangers of addiction; they Salt River Police Department (SRPD), is no drug addiction.” are spreading awareness through their Tradition Not Addiction campaign. drug awareness and safety awareness. The final workshop was presented In the first workshop, representa- by Community Health Educator tives from the SRPD demonstrated the Vurlene Notsinneh-Bowekaty on “How equipment used by their SWAT team. My Body Is Safe,” educating children They demonstrated drones that help about how they need to be careful of seek criminals and robots that handle people invading their private area, ways suspicious items. The dispatch division they can tell people “no” and how they explained what their jobs entail; some- can trust an adult. Notsinneh-Bowekaty times they use eight computers at once also touched on the subject of internet when on a call. safety and sex trafficking to make them The SRFD firefighters and EMTs aware of the dangers. showed the youth the equipment they The event ended with a K-9 demon- use on a daily basis, including moni- stration provided by the SRPD. tors that check a patient’s vital signs. Firefighter/EMT Joseph Christopher demonstrated how fast he could put on his fire gear and equipment: in less than Youth receive stickers from the Young River People’s Council Tradition Not Youth get to pick a prize at the Salt one minute. Addiction Workshop. River Police Department workshop.

Salt River Police Department demonstrate how they use robots and Salt River Firefi ghters show the youth what type of equipment they use to Salt River Firefi ghter/EMT Joseph Christopher demonstrates what technology to apprehend suspects and retrieve suspicious devices. help patients. fi refi ghters have to wear each time they get a call. AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Community Recreational Service’s second-session summer camp held its end-of-camp talent show on Friday, July 19, at the Salt River Community Building. The staff and campers decorated the room, which was fi lled with glowsticks hanging from the ceiling and roped lighting on the stage. Parents and campers fi lled the audience as the campers demonstrated singing, dancing, tricks and other presentations showing what they had learned in their special- interest classes. The Wild Arts class displayed their artwork on the wall of the Community Building; SR Cruisers demonstrated how to fi x a bike tire; the book club performed a skit based on the book Potato Pants; and campers from the Fit, Fun and Food group shared healthy options that can be substituted for unhealthy snacks. Tasha Silverhorn, O'odham Action News.

8 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 Salt River Fireﬁ ghters Assist in National Wildﬁ res BY TASHA SILVERHORN are active with the TNRT. It has taken O’odham Action News [email protected] TNRT members to Washington, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, California and Members of the Salt River Fire other locations to fight wildfires. Department have teamed up with the The SRFD has been an active part of Tribal Nations Response Team (TNRT) the TNRT for the last three years, and to help battle wildfires in Arizona and those involved get about four assign- surrounding states. The TNRT consists ments each year. The wildfire season of members of tribal communities’ fire traditionally runs from April to Septem- services and tribal members who are ber, but it’s almost year-round now. seasonal firefighters for state and na- Anyone can join the TNRT. Ap- tional fires. About 15 SRFD members plications are taken between October take part in the TNRT, including some and December. Applicants will take Community members who have trained the rookie academy course, for basic to become on-call firefighters. wildland and firefighting training. After This season, SRFD Fire Captain that they undergo a physical screening; Robert Scabby has been sent to the Elk if the applicant passes the screening, Fire in Quemado, New Mexico; along they will then go on to a pack test, with two of his colleagues, firefighter/ which is a 3-mile walk while wearing a paramedic Jason Barker and firefighter/ 45-pound vest that must be completed paramedic Dylan Bryan, he also went within 45 minutes. Participants who to help fight the Woodbury Fire in pass all those tests move on to an inter- Arizona. view process to see what kind of skill “The Elk Fire was a type II fire, and experience they will bring to the which is just below the highest level program. The final part of the admis- wildfire,” said Scabby. “There I was sion process is getting a “red card,” sent up to work in the incident com- which is the key to fighting wildfires mand post for a week, doing planning nationally. and resources.” “Wildland firefighting is a great op- At the Woodbury Fire, a type I fire, portunity,” said Scabby. “It is seasonal Scabby explained that Barker and work and it’s a good way for tribal Bryan were placed in the camp crew. members to provide for their families. They helped with all different functions It’s a process, but it’s not that difficult; such as handing out food, picking up applicants just need to follow through trash, working in supplies and moving with all the steps.” equipment. Watch for recruiting and advertising “They are like the jack-of-all-trades for new applicants for TNRT this fall. and are really busy working in the For more information on the TNRT, camp crew,” said Scabby. visit www.facebook.com/TribalNation- About 15 members of the wildland sResponseTeam/ on Facebook or call fire team get assigned to the wildfires (520) 562-3974. locally and nationally, including a former Salt River High School student and a couple of SRPMIC members who

Tepary Bean Hummus With Roasted AROUND THE COMMUNITY Green Chile

BY MARISSA JOHNSON In a large saucepan, bring water to O’odham Action News [email protected] boil and add the tepary beans. Let cook for eight hours. Once the beans are Hummus is a popular dish that is a cooked, drain them and put them in a great all-around snack. While tradi- blender. tional hummus is made using garbanzo Grill the chile peppers over the beans and ground sesame seeds, this stovetop and peel off the skin. Put recipe shows how to give the popular chiles in the blender, add all other dish an O’odham/Piipaash twist by us- ingredients, and mix until it turns into a ing tepary beans and green chiles. smooth spread. Save some tepary beans and green chile to place on top of the Ingredients: dish (see top right photo). Season with 2 cups cooked tepary beans salt and pepper to taste. Recipe pro- 1 cup roasted green chiles vided by chef Ernesto Lopez. During the week of July 15, the Huhugam Ki Museum held an Adult Tortilla Camp for 10 women and men of the 8 cloves garlic Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The participants learned how to make the tortillas from start to ﬁ nish under the instruction of SRPMIC member and former museum cook Sharilyn Belone. The Huhugam Ki 1/3 cup olive oil Museum plans to hold another adult tortilla camp in August; to keep up to date on upcoming events from the 1/3 cup pine nuts Huhugam Ki Museum and Cultural Resources Department, visit www.saltrivercrd.org or call (480) 362-6320. Juice of 1 lemon Tasha Silverhorn, O'odham Action News. August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 9 SRPMIC Recreational Services Starts Swim Team BY TASHA SILVERHORN on the first Salt River Pima-Maricopa the kids have come up in second place velop their character in terms of trying O’odham Action News [email protected] Indian Community Swim Team.” in some of the meets,” said Stephens. team sports, which exciting for us.” The season for the swim team started “We’re happy that they are out there Although the season has ended, the The Salt River Pima-Maricopa In- the week after summer break began, trying.” aquatics program would like to see dian Community’s (SRPMIC) Recre- with practices held Monday through Delicia Martinez, mother of Layla more support from the Community and ational Services Aquatics Division has Thursday in the morning or evening. and Lena Martinez, said that the swim encourages the youth to participate next launched a new program: the SRPMIC The season ends the week before team has been a good experience for season. Swim Team. The team is made up of 11 schools start back up later in August. her daughters. Martinez has been taking For more information on the SRP- youth from ages 5 to 11 who are prac- The youth participated in Scottsdale’s them to the swim lessons provided by MIC Swim Team, contact Community ticing different swimming techniques swim meets, competing in events such the Community Recreational Services Recreational Services at (480) 362- and competing in the City of Scottsdale as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke every year and was excited to hear 6670 or visit their website at www. swim meets. and butterfly. They also participated in about the swim team. srpmic-nsn.gov/government/recreation/. “The idea to create a swim team was the Splash ‘N’ Dash, which combines “They both decided it was a chal- proposed by Recreation Athletics Pro- swimming laps and running. The num- lenge they wanted to take,” said Marti- gram Manager Michael Douglas,” said ber of laps and running distance varied nez. “It got them out of the house and Aquatics Manager Kyle Stephens. “He by age group. The final swim meet was kept them on a schedule this summer, said something to the extent of, ‘Why the City Championship on July 27 at which was nice. At one point Layla not us?’ I think it’s a great model to the Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center in was going to both morning and evening go by what the cities of Scottsdale and Scottsdale. practice to get over her fear of diving. It Mesa are doing; now we have 11 kids “They’ve been doing good; some of is helping to build perseverance and de-

SRPMIC’s Swim Team practice running for the The youth show their competitive sides as they all After running practice, the SRPMIC Swim Team gets ready to jump in the pool and practice freestyle swimming at Splash ‘N’ Dash event held on Saturday, July 13 in race to the ﬁ nish line during the SRPMIC Swim Teams the WOLF. Scottsdale. morning practice.

SRPMIC Swim Team parent Andy Jay, helps out Peytyn Manuel by drying Michael Jay makes his way back to the pool to Delicia Martinez helps her daughter Lena Martinez get ready for her run after the swimming part of the her off, putting on her shoes and teaching her how to catch her breath after ﬁ nish his half mile run of the Splash ‘N’ Dash. competition. getting out of the water.

Samuel Howard completes his last lap in the swimming portion of the Splash ‘N’ Dash competition. Layla Martinez passes her opponents during the 400-yard swim Isaac Howard ﬁ nishes his half mile run during the Splash ‘N’ Dash. portion of the competition. SRPMIC Swim Team Members Age 6 and Younger Ages 7-8 Ages 9-10 Ages 11-12 Gabe Jay Isaac Howard Marley Hayes Layla Martinez Michael Jay Samuel Howard Lacey Ochoa Kaden Manuel Eli Osif Peytyn Manuel Lena Martinez

10 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 11 Lori Piestewa National Native American Games BY DALTON WALKER O'odham Action News [email protected]

Lori Piestewa’s impact continues today in many ways, and each year in July her legacy lives on in the form of the popular Fiesta Bowl Lori Piestewa National Native American Games. The games routinely attract hundreds of Native athletes from Arizona and beyond. This year’s games took place on the weekend of July 19 and featured basketball, softball, youth baseball, volleyball and cross country competitions. Athletes from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Com- munity regularly participate. SRPMIC hosted baseball and basketball games throughout the Community. The (L-R) Carla Piestewa, Brandon Piestewa and Percy Piestewa at the Fiesta Bowl Lori Piestewa National Native American Games opening ceremony on July 19. Community was also a sponsor of the games. Piestewa (Hopi) was a 23-year-old American soldier in 2003 when she was killed in combat in Iraq. She was the first Native American woman serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to die in combat. She left behind her daughter, Carla, and son, Brandon, who were 3 and 4 at the time of their mother’s death. A few months after Lori’s death, Erik Widmark, execu- tive director of the Grand Canyon A packed conference room at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort for the Piestewa games State Games, established the Piestewa opening ceremony. Native American Games in honor of Lori. Ever since, the games have taken place each summer in the Valley. On July 19, Brandon and Carla, as well as Lori’s mother, Percy Piestewa, were in attendance as part of the opening ceremony at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort. Brandon and Percy spoke in front of a packed room of Native athletes and their families. “Thank each and every one of you,” Percy Piestewa said. “It’s amazing what one person can do. Each of us are individuals; each of us matter; what you do matters. So, by participating and honoring Lori by doing what Members of the Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 you love to do, that’s what we need to posted the colors at the opening ceremony. do throughout our lives. Always stay A group of athletes pose for a photo with the late Lori Piestewa's daughter, Carla, son, Brandon, and mother, Percy, during the Piestewa games opening ceremony. positive and remember you are here to have fun.” Lori Piestewa was a great athlete. She played multiple sports and ex- WRESTLING celled at softball while growing up in Tuba City, Arizona. She was an active member in the ROTC. Her impact is easy to find in the Valley: a popular mountain in Phoenix was renamed Piestewa Peak in her honor. “Sports in our background is very huge, with our mother playing softball in ROTC; both Carla and I have been influenced by playing sports for the majority of our childhood,” Brandon Piestewa said. “It’s really fun to see the youth come out and participate and see so many people here to honor our mother and get out and have fun.” For more information about the Piestewa Games, visit https:// BY DALTON WALKER fiestabowl.org/events/sanctioned- O'odham Action News events/fiesta-bowl-lori-piestewa-na- [email protected] tional-native-american-games/. Dozens of wrestlers took to the mat as part of the 2019 Piestewa games. The two-day wrestling event was July 19 and 20 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort. The wrestling style was Folkstyle with boys and girls divisions combined. Medals were awarded to top finishers in a variety of divisions based on weight and age.

12 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 BASKETBALL BY MARISSA JOHNSON of youth basketball the Navajo Nation. O’odham Action News [email protected] teams with players in At the Lehi Com- fifth through eighth munity Building, On July 21, the grades who face off MV Elite faced off final games for the against each other in a against the Phoenix Fiesta Bowl Lori series of fast 20-min- Hot Boys. At Salt Piestewa National ute games. From the River High School, Native American 2018 Piestewa Native the Elite Daisies were Games were playing American Games, 36 playing against Hoop out all across the Salt tribes again registered Dreamz. Lastly, at the River Pima-Maricopa to participate in the Sat River Community Indian Community. 2019 games, with Building, it was the The Lori Piestewa more than half of par- Ruff Ryders versus games feature a series ticipants coming from FMD. The players gave it their all, hardly slow- ing down and always ready to shoot or pass. Players switched out constantly, with no timeout breaks.

LADY BA'AG COMPETES IN SIXTH-GRADE DIVISION BASKETBALL BY TASHA SILVERHORN showcase bracket. The first game on the O’odham Action News [email protected] bracket was against the NW Wildcats; Lady Ba’ag won that game 15-8 and The sixth-grade Lady Ba’ag team went on to play in the championship participated in the Fiesta Bowl Lori game in the showcase bracket. The Piestewa National Native American girls went head-to-head with the San Games, playing basketball games at Carlos Lady Hawks in a rematch for the Rancho Solano Preparatory School. the showcase championship title. The Lady Ba’ag played their first game Lady Hawks, which included Salt River against the Ballin Divas on Friday, July Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 19; Lady Ba’ag lost, 60-10. Lady Ba’ag member Shayla James’ daughter Seilah played their second game on Saturday, “Seesee” Smith, defeated Lady Ba’ag July 20, against the San Carlos Lady 25-6. Hawks; the Lady Hawks won the game, For more information about the Lady 10-28. Ba’ag basketball team, check out the On Sunday, July 21, the girls went Salt River Ba’ag Basketball page on on to play in the sixth-grade division Facebook.

Layannah Carlisle weaves through the Lady Hawks as she runs the ball up the court.

Seilah “Seesee” Smith join the Lady Hawks as they took the championship title in the showcase bracket for the sixth-grade division. The sixth grade Lady Ba’ag participate in the Fiesta Bowl Lori Piestewa Games at the Rancho Solano Preparatory School. Lady Ba’ag player Asia Harper retrieves the ball for her team during the game against the Lady Hawks.

August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 13 BASEBALL

The Rez Hawks huddle before their opening game on July 19 against Chinle Windtalkers.

Eye on the ball.

BY DALTON WALKER O'odham Action News [email protected]

The Salt River Rez Hawks were one of a dozen teams to participate in the 2019 Lori Piestewa National Native American Games Youth Baseball Tournament. Games were held over three days in Salt River at the Way of Life Facility and the baseball fields across from the Commu- nity Building. The Rez Sox and Muttonville Nine also had a Salt River connection.

A play at the plate...

... is the tag in time? A Rez Hawks players connects for a base hit.

A swing and miss.

BASEBALL He's safe! BY MARISSA JOHNSON O’odham Action News [email protected]

A slight breeze cooled family and friends at the baseball games held on July 21 at the Salt River Recreation Field. It was a hot day for the exciting semifinal and final games. Boys from all ages came out to play for their teams, hoping to bring home the championship. Teammates shouted in the dugouts for good luck and parents in the bleachers told their kids to swing so hard they’ll hit the helicopters in the sky. As the games continued, each team was hit- ting well-rounded innings. Finally, after starting in the morning, the championship game came to a conclusion. The crowd was cheering and the players came out and congratulated each other for a good game played. The Gila River Bears were the ones victorious as the 2019 Little League Champions.

14 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 End of a Great High School Career at Chandler Preparatory Academy

Special to O’odham Action News fortable both in the classroom improvements, finishing sixth SHAWN LYTLE Athletic Director and on the field/court. Cooper in state and earning Chandler Preparatory Academy once again finished 25th in the First Team All- state in cross-country while State. She also led Endings and beginnings— helping lead the team to its the team to a third- this is what May 24 was for highest finish in the state meet. place finish, the best Justine Cooper. It was the end On the basketball court, she in school history. of a great high school career at led the team to its first Final 4 Basketball was her Chandler Preparatory Academy while winning Region Player favorite sport, and and the beginning of the next of the Year for the second year she didn’t disappoint part of her life. in a row, First Team All-Region on the court. Averag- After her freshman year, and First Team All-State. About ing close to a triple- Cooper left the comforts of three-quarters of the way double (20 points per her home school, Salt River through the season, she sur- game, 10 rebounds per High School, where she was an passed the 1,000-point mark for game, 8+ assists per excellent student and already her career. On the diamond she game), she once again a top-notch athlete, to attend was solid as ever, playing sec- led her team back to Chandler Prep. During her ond base, shortstop the Final 4, narrowly three years at Chandler Prep, losing to the she had a remarkable learning and athletic experience. Jumping into one of the most demanding academic schools in the state was not an easy task. At first, the struggle of getting down as arguably the most used to the Socratic method ball season, Cooper once again talented all-around scholar- and the amount of homework jumped onto the softball field athlete in school history. She was a bit overwhelming. with no preseason practice and will continue her education was a solid contributor to a and basketball career at Pima Sophomore Year solid club. She was named First Community College, playing In her sophomore year, Team All-Region for the third for coach Todd Holthaus. Pima Cooper took pre-calculus, po- consecutive year. At the end- CC finished fifth in the 2019 etry, choir, chemistry, Spanish of-the-year awards ceremony, NJCAA Division II season. 2 and humane letters (a two- Cooper was once again honored Congrats Justine, well done! hour class of history and lit- as the Titan of the Year. Cooper erature). On the athletic field was a unanimous selection to is where Cooper the Chandler Prep Athletic Hall of Fame. All her hard work paid off to be awarded this state champion. In that game prestigious honor. she scored 22 of the team’s 30 she scored 22 of the team’s 30 Justine Cooper will go points. For the third time in three years she was awarded the Region Player of the Year and First Team All-Region; for the second time she was named to the First Team All- State. This year, while being one of the most dominating players in all 2A, she was named the 2A Player of the Year. She finished her career with 1,786 points in a Chandler Prep uniform, the sixth-highest point total and even pitching a little. in 2A history. She leaves figuratively and literally found Cooper earned First Team All- the school as the leader in her stride. She participated in Region for the second straight points, rebounds, assists cross-country, basketball and year. and steals. softball. This year she also added a After a long basket- In cross-country she was fourth sport, track. In the state one of the top runners on the track meet she placed 12th in team, placing 25th in the state the 3,200-meter run, placed meet and earning Honorable 15th in the 1,600-meter run and Mention All-State. On the was a member of the 4x800 basketball court, Cooper led the state championship relay team. team in almost every statistical She once again received the category. The team reached the Iron Titan Award for playing Elite 8, for its deepest run in three seasons of sports and the state playoffs in school his- maintaining a minimum of tory. As result of her play, Coo- a 3.0 GPA. Cooper was also per was named the Co-Region awarded the Titan of the Year Player of the Year, First Team Award, an annual award given All-Region, and Second Team to a varsity athlete who has All-State. Jumping straight into maintained exemplary char- softball, Cooper was a fixture acter while providing strong at the leadoff spot and the start- leadership through multiple ing second baseman. She was seasons of sports. voted First Team All-Region and Second Team All-State. Senior Year Cooper earned the Iron Titan Senior year was all about Award for participating in three finishing strong. The school seasons of sports and maintain- day continued to be very chal- ing a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. lenging, with Cooper taking all honors courses in calculus 2, Junior Year physics 2, art, drama, Spanish In junior year things became 4 and humane letters. Also, she a little easier in the classroom. had to complete her 17-page Cooper was taking calculus 1, senior thesis and defend it in physics 1, Spanish 3, drama, front of three Chandler Prep economics and humane letters. faculty members. On the cross- She started to feel more com- country course, she saw major

August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 15 Space Camp at the WOLF

BY MARISSA JOHNSON Afterward, the kids made a booklet O’odham Action News [email protected] to take home containing the pictures they took. On July 11, Space Camp was held Next, small robots were brought at the Way of Life Facility for youth in and the kids learned how to move 6 to 12 years old. STEAM-related them using coding. LEGO® bricks activities (science, technology, engi- were also used as a coding program neering, art and math) were presented to move. by a representative from K.I.D.S. Each activity at Space Camp is Jona Jackson, a former NASA meant to be exciting and seems like employee, has made it her mission playing with toys when it’s really to teach youth all she can about reinforcing scientific and technologi- STEAM-related research. cal concepts. The implementation of Polaroid cameras were handed out these activities showed the children to the youth, who paired up to take how they can think differently about pictures of each other. This activity the things they see every day. was meant to show how light works and how to focus on a subject by either getting closer or farther away. Space campers lined up to pick which color Polaroid camera they wanted to use for the demonstration.

Learning the basic functions of the cameras. Being Finding unique ways to take a picture with a very careful not to take accidental shots with limited background. rolls of ﬁ lm.

Choosing which pictures they want to use to place in their booklet to take home.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Summer Youth Strength and Conditioning and Landing on the Moon at WOLF

Fitness Specialist Dion Begay showing his 8 a.m. beginner group how to slam the weighted medicine balls at the Way Of Life Facility.

BY MARISSA JOHNSON need to polish their strength, mobility O’odham Action News [email protected] and confidence. Elite is for athletes who have played years in sports and Youth sat under the shade eating frozen freeze pops as they watched the rocket launch into the sky by Consuelo Matuf and her volunteer. As the parachute came out for landing, the youth ran to see who could The Summer Youth Strength and are experienced in training. The youth capture the rocket as it reached the earth. Conditioning Program is underway at range from eight years old to college the Way of Life Facility (WOLF), led age. BY MARISSA JOHNSON rockets, and a real rocket was launched O’odham Action News by Health and Human Services Physi- “If one works hard, develops skills into the sky. Consuelo Matuf, a teacher, [email protected] cal Fitness Specialist Dion Begay. Any and has the mental fortitude to work provided the rocket and the background youth is welcome to join. The youth hard, then I’ll definitely have one train behind building a rocket through a kit. On July 16, the Salt River Tribal Li- perform sets of strength and endurance with the elite kids,” Begay said. “There’s a lot of engineering that brary celebrated the 50th Anniversary exercises to help them when the up- Beginner: Monday, Wednesday and goes into building it,” Matuf said, “a of the Apollo 11 mission at the Way coming sports season begins in school. Friday, 8 a.m. lot of sciences and artistic capabilities. of Life Facility. On July 20, 1969, the The program has three groups, Intermediate: Monday through We go into Isaac Newton’s Laws of first landing on the moon took place divided not by age, but by experi- Friday, 10 a.m. Motion, all those things roll in there, so with millions of watchers witnessing ence: beginner, intermediate and elite. Elite: Monday through Friday, 9 it’s pretty cool.” man taking his first steps within space. Beginner is for youth who have some a.m. An obstacle course also was set up Across the United States, people com- experience in sports but don’t have ex- on the basketball courts with help from memorated the anniversary by hosting perience in strength and conditioning. the aquatics team guiding the youth NASA-related events. Intermediate is for those who are deep through the course. At the WOLF, youth were welcome in sports and play year-round but still to take part in space-themed activities throughout the day. They made paper 16 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 17 SENIOR SERVICES RECREATION ACTIVITY CALENDAR ***AUGUST *** Contact Erin Manuel at (480) 362-7367 [email protected] FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Bring a Prize Potluck Bingo FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Make up Craft Day 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lehi Community Bldg. SR/ Lehi/ WOLF

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Comedy Show 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. NO EVENT Limit 15 MONDAY, AUGUST 12 MONDAY, AUGUST 5 Visit to Caring House 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Movie Day 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Limit 15 Limit 15 TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 In-house Movie Day Pencil Holder Craft 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SR/ Lehi/ WOLF SR/ Lehi/ WOLF SDCAC Meeting WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Senior Breakfast Meeting Lehi Community Bldg. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Lehi Comm. Bldg. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 Sewing Craft 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SR THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Limit 10 Candle Making Craft 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SR/ Lehi/ WOLF

TRIPS & EVENTS SIGN-UP Remember to Sign-Up immediately for this month’s trips or events as they do fill up fast. Deadlines for each trip & event is one (1) week prior to date of the trip or event. Please notify our Front Office if you do not receive a receipt or call back of your trip or event sign-up. (L-Lottery Pick Participants)

Savvy Senior How to Help an Aging Parent with a Hoarding Problem Dear Savvy Senior, portion of a room at a time. This My 70-year-old mother has will help prevent your mom from become somewhat of a hoarder. getting overwhelmed. Since my father died a few years Before you start, designate ago, her house is so disorganized three piles or boxes for your and messy with stuff that it’s mom’s stuff – one pile is for items becoming a hazard. What should she wants to keep-and-put-away, I do to help her? another is the donate pile and the Troubled Son last is the throwaway pile. You and your mom will need Dear Troubled, to determine which pile her Clutter addiction is a problem things belong in as you work. If that effects up to five percent of your mom struggles with sen- Americans, many of whom are timental items that she doesn’t seniors. The problems can range use, like her husband’s old tools anywhere from moderate messi- or mother’s china for example, ness to hoarding so severe it may suggest she keep only one item be related to a mental health dis- for memory sake and donate the order like obsessive-compulsive rest to family members who will disorder. Here’s what you should use them. know, along with some tips and You will also need to help her resources that can help your set up a system for organizing the mom. kept items and new possessions. Why People Hoard Find Help The reasons most people hoard If you need some help with is because they have an extreme the decluttering and organiz- sentimental attachment to their ing, consider hiring a profes- possessions, or they believe they sional organizer who can come might need their items at a later to your mom’s home to help you Your participation if selected, will earn you a chance to win one (1) great prize! date. Hoarding can also be a sign prioritize, organize and remove The new Ambulatory Care Center will be located at the southwest corner of SR-87 and McDowell Roads. that an older person is depressed the clutter. The nonprofit group or showing early symptoms of National Association of Produc- The facility will be a 200,000 square foot modern, technologically advanced health center that will provide an dementia. tivity and Organizing Profession- expanded level of health care services to the Community and Tribally Eligible Members. Common problems for seniors als has a directory on the website In appreciation for your contribution, you may receive one (1) of the following prizes: who live in excessive clutter are at NAPO.net to help you locate a tripping, falling and breaking a professional in your area. bone; overlooking bills and miss- If your mom has a bigger, more ing medications that are hidden in serious hoarding problem (if her the clutter; and suffering from the daily functioning is impaired, or environmental effects of mold, if she is having financial difficul- mildew and dust, and even living ties, health problems, or other among insects and rodents. issues because of her hoarding) What to Do you’ll need to seek professional To get a handle on your mom’s help. Antidepressants and/or talk problem, the Institute for Chal- therapy can help address control lenging Disorganization offers issues, anxiety, depression, and a free “Clutter Hoarding Scale” other feelings that may underline that you can download off their hoarding tendencies, and make website at ChallengingDisorgani- it easier for her to confront her zation.org. disorder. If you find that your mom has To learn more and find profes- a moderate cluttering problem, sional help see the International there are a number of things you OCD Foundation which provides can do to help. a hoarding center on their website Start by having a talk with (Hoarding.iocdf.org) that offers her, respectfully expressing your information, resources, treat- concern for her health and safety, ments, self-help groups, and and offering your assistance to more. Also see HoardingCleanup. help her declutter. com, a site that has a national If she takes you up on it, most database of qualified resources professional organizers recom- including cleaning companies and mend decluttering in small steps. therapists that can help. Take one room at a time or even a 18 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 portion of a room at a time. This will help prevent your mom from getting overwhelmed. Before you start, designate three piles or boxes for your mom’s stuff – one pile is for items she wants to keep-and-put-away, another is the donate pile and the last is the throwaway pile. You and your mom will need to determine which pile her things belong in as you work. If your mom struggles with sentimental items that she doesn’t use, like her husband’s old tools or mother’s china for example, suggest she keep only one item for memory sake and donate the rest to family members who will use them. You will also need to help her set up a system for organizing the kept items and new possessions. Find Help If you need some help with the decluttering and organizing, consider hiring a professional organizer who can come to your mom’s home to help you prioritize, organize and remove the clutter. The nonprofit group National Association of Produc- tivity and Organizing Profession- als has a directory on the website at NAPO.net to help you locate a professional in your area. If your mom has a bigger, more serious hoarding problem (if her daily functioning is impaired, or if she is having financial difficulties, health problems, or other issues because of her hoarding) August 13 October 8 December 3 you’ll need to seek professional help. Antidepressants and/or talk August 27 October 22 December 17 therapy can help address control September 10 November 5 BEGINS AUGUST 7 / ENDS SEPTEMBER 25 issues, anxiety, depression, and September 24 November 19 other feelings that may underline hoarding tendencies, and make it easier for her to confront her disorder. To learn more and find professional help see the International ACTION NEWS OCD Foundation which provides a hoarding center on their website (Hoarding.iocdf.org) that offers information, resources, treat- ments, self-help groups, and more. Also see HoardingCleanup. com, a site that has a national database of qualified resources If you have a story idea, please contact including cleaning companies and therapists that can help. Dalton Walker at (480) 362-5686 Call Deborah Stoneburner at (480) 362-7439

August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 19 LEGAL NOTICES AUGUST COUNCIL DISTRICT MEETINGS

DISTRICT A MEETING (COUNCIL MEMBER DIANE ENOS), NO MEETING IN AUGUST.

DISTRICT B & C MEETING (COUNCIL MEMBERS ARCHIE KASHOYA & CHERYL DOKA), SATURDAY AU- GUST 31, 9 a.m. located at Salt River Community Building.

DISTRICT D MEETING (COUNCIL MEMBER WI-BWA GREY) SATURDAY AUGUST 17, 10 a.m., Salt River Council Chambers.

DISTRICT E MEETING (COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS LARGO SR.) MONDAY AUGUST 26, 6 p.m., WOLF- Muti- Purpose Room 56.

LEHI DISTRICT MEETING (COUNCIL MEMBERS DEANNA SCABBY & MICHAEL DALLAS, SR.) TUESDAY AUGUST 20, 6 p.m., Lehi Community Building.

Please call the Council Secretaries (480) 362-7466 or 362-7469 to conﬁ rm DISTRICT MEETING time, agenda and location.

SENIOR SERVICES RECREATION SRPMIC TRIBAL GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY CALENDAR ***AUGUST *** OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Contact Erin Manuel at (480) 362-7367 [email protected]

Labor Day THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Back to School Pencil Bag Craft Candle Making Craft 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SR/ Lehi/ WOLF Monday Monday, September 2, 2019 SR/ LEHI/ WOLF 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Ofﬁ ces providing essential services will remain open. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Make up Craft Day 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bring a Prize Potluck Bingo SR/ Lehi/ WOLF SRPD and SR Fire will be fully operational. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lehi Community Bldg. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 NO EVENT SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Comedy Show 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 12 Limit 15 Visit to Caring House 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Limit 15 MONDAY, AUGUST 5 Movie Day 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 Limit 15 In-house Movie Day 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 SR/ Lehi/ WOLF Pencil Holder Craft 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SDCAC Meeting SR/ Lehi/ WOLF 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Lehi Community Bldg. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 Senior Breakfast Meeting WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Sewing Craft 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SR Lehi Comm. Bldg. Limit 10 Your participation if selected, will earn you a chance to win one (1) great prize! The new Ambulatory Care Center will be located at the southwest corner of SR-87 and McDowell Roads. TRIPS & EVENTS SIGN-UP The facility will be a 200,000 square foot modern, technologically advanced health center that will provide an Remember to Sign-Up immediately for this month’s trips or events as they do fill up expanded level of health care services to the Community and Tribally Eligible Members. fast. Deadlines for each trip & event is one (1) week prior to date of the trip or event. Please notify our Front Office if you do not receive a receipt or call back of your trip In appreciation for your contribution, you may receive one (1) of the following prizes: or event sign-up. (L-Lottery Pick Participants)

Community Recreational Services Presents MOVIES AT THE BALLFIELD ______Night under the stars and enjoy an old school movie with the family. Lehi Ballfield Bring your blankets, bug spray, lawn chairs, snacks and drinks. FREE complementary popcorn and drink!. Please arrive early to reserve your seat. ______CALENDAR August 19– Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) at 7:30 p.m. September 16– Jumanji (1995) at 6:30 p.m. October 28– Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:30 p.m. Dress up/ Glow in the dark night ______*ALCOHOL & DRUG FREE EVENT* Please be advised, the movie may change. Questions or Comments may be directed to CRS– Athletic Division at the WOLF (480) 362–6365

20 O'odham Action News August 1, 2019 LEGAL NOTICES Relationship Hearing Case: J-19- Review Hearing Case: J-15-0228/ RENTERIA, ALYCE DARLENE a Court Hearing or for Failure to Case: CFCS-19-0053 Court Date: JUVENILE COURT 0095 Court Date: September 3, J-16-0217 Court Date: September – Review/ Permanency Hearing Follow Court Orders. Further, the August 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. 2019 at 1:30 p.m. 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. Parties Should be Advised that the JURISDICTION: Case: J-14-0111/ 0112/ 0113 Court FRANCISCO JR., DOMINIC RAY - Hearing for Termination of Parental SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA CACHORA, MELISSA FAYTHE - JACKSON SR., ADAM BRIAN - Date: August 14, 2019 at 2 p.m. Initial Guardianship Hearing Case: Rights May Proceed Without the INDIAN COMMUNITY COURT, Review Hearing Case: J-17-0245 Review Hearing Case: J-12-0214/ CF-19-0102 Court Date: August ROMO, VERNALENA - Initial Parent or Necessary Respondent Court Date: October 16, 2019 at J-14-0143 Court Date: August 22, 26, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. ADDRESS: 10040 EAST Termination of Parental-Child Present. Failure to Appear May 9 a.m. 2019 at 4 p.m. OSBORN RD., SCOTTSDALE, Relationship Hearing Case: J-19- Result in the Hearing Being Held GUERRERO, JUAN CARLOS - Civil AZ 85256 CARLOS, ARLISSA FRANCES - JAUREGUI, MARIA BEATRIZ - 0158/ 0159 Court Date: August 27, Without The Parent and Parental Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 Review Hearing Case: J-17-0065/ Review Hearing Case: J-12-0214/ 2019 at 10 a.m. Rights of the Parent May be 0138 Court Date: August 13, 2019 ALL JUVENILE COURT CASES J-17-0066 Court Date: August 20, J-14-0143 Court Date: August 22, SABORI, AARON JAMES - Initial Terminated. at 3 p.m. REPORT TO COURTROOM #3 2019 at 9 a.m. 2019 at 4 p.m. Termination of Parental/ Child WELLINGTON, RACHEL LYNN - HILL, ANGELICA MONIQUE - Initial ON THE 1ST FLOOR. CARTHEN, TANIKA ROCHELLE - JOAQUIN, JOSE - Termination Relationship Hearing Case: J-18- Evidentiary Guardianship Hearing/ Paternity Hearing Case: CF-19- FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN Initial Child Support Hearing Case: of Parental Rights Disposition 0111 Court Date: August 13, 2019 Review Hearing Case: J-19-0064/ 0056 Court Date: August 5, 2019 AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS J-19-0053 Court Date: September Hearing Case: J-18-0074 Court at 11 a.m. 0065/ J-18-0166/ 0168 Court Date: at 9 a.m. 17, 2019 at 4 p.m. Date: September 11, 2019 at 9 August 19, 2019 at 4 p.m. SANTO, CARMELITA IRIS - HOWARD, FLORINE - Bond a.m. Review Hearing Case: J-16-0113/ ALVAREZ, EVANGELA - CONGER, AARON TYRONE - Forfeiture Hearing Case: CR-19- J-15-0042/ 0043 Court Date: Termination of Parental Rights Review Hearing Case: J-12-0226 KAVOKA, JESSICA ANN - Review 0321 Court Date: August 14, 2019 September 4, 2019 at 3 p.m. Disposition Hearing Case: J-18- Court Date: September 3, 2019 at Hearing Case: J-12-0231/ 0232/ CIVIL COURT at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. J-14-0027 Court Date: August 21, 0074 Court Date: September 11, THOMAS, DILLON DUSTIN LEE - LEWIS, JULIA - Initial Guardianship 2019 at 3 p.m. JURISDICTION: 2019 at 9 a.m. COOPS, ELIAS CHARLES - ICWA Protective Custody and Evidentiary Hearing Case: CF-19-0102 Court Paternity hearing Case: J-17-0191/ Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian ALVAREZ, JOANNA MARIE - Transfer Hearing Case: J-19-0131/ LEWIS, ERICA RENEE - Truancy Date: August 26, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. 0208 Court Date: August 20, 2019 Community Court, Address: Review Hearing Case: J-18-0116/ 0132 Court Date: August 21, 2019 Hearing Case: ATR-19-0049 Court at 10 a.m. LOPEZ, BRANDON AND 0117 Court Date: August 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. Date: August 22, 2019 at 4 p.m. 10040 East Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 CASHOYA, MARY - Evidentiary at 3 p.m. CURRY, WILLIE - Initial Child LOPEZ, ALEJANDRA GAIL - UNKNOWN, FATHER - Evidentiary Guardianship Hearing Case: CF- Termination of Parental/ Child CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 ANTONE, ELEANOR CAROL - Support Hearing Case: J-19-0053 Truancy Hearing Case: ATR-19- 18-0181 Court Date: September 9, Relationship Hearing Case: Civil Court Cases Report to Review Hearing Case: J-12-0226 Court Date: September 17, 2019 0052 Court Date: September 26, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. J-19-0092/ J-18-0127 Minor Jane Courtroom #1/#2 on the 1st Floor. Court Date: September 3, 2019 at at 4 p.m. 2019 at 4 p.m. Doe 12/ 20/ 2017 Mother Adonia FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN LORING, RAMONA - Divorce 10 a.m. ENOS, KENNEDY JOHN - Review LOPEZ, CAMILLE - Evidentiary Chiago, Court Date: October 17, AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS Hearing Case: D-19-0029 Court ANTONE, IRENA KIM - Review Hearing Case: J-18-0008 Court Termination of Parental-Child 2019 at 3 p.m. Date: August 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Hearing Case: J-17-0005 Court Date: September 17, 2019 at 9:30 Relationship Hearing Case: J-18- UNKNOWN FATHER- Termination MACK JR., CHRISTOPHER JOHN - Date: September 10, 2019 at 4 a.m. 0137 Court Date: August 28, 2019 ANTONE, HANNAH MARIE - Bond of Parental Rights Disposition Initial Child Support Hearing Case: p.m. at 10 a.m. Forfeiture Hearing Case: T-18- ENOS, ROCHELLE MICHELLE Hearing Case: J-18-0074 Minor 0295/ CR-19-0105 Court Date: CFCS-19-0024 Court Date: August BECERRA, OSCAR GARCIA - - Evidentiary Termination of MANUEL, CHELSEA DAWN - DOB: John Doe 1/ 01/ 2008 August 28, 2019 at 10 a.m. 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Parental-Child Relationship Review Hearing Case: J-14-0096/ Review Hearing Case: J-16-0113/ Mother Name: Evangela Alvarez MOLINA, ENRIQUE ARTURO - Hearing Case: J-17-0201 Court 0097 Court Date: September 17, ANTONE, JORDAN JAMES - Bond J-15-0042/ 0043 Court Date: Court Date: September 11, 2019 Bond Forfeiture Hearing Case: September 4, 2019 at 3 p.m. Date: September 4, 2019 at 4 p.m. 2019 at 3 p.m. at 9 a.m. Forfeiture Hearing Case: T-18- 0295/ CR-19-0105 Court Date: CR-19-0364 Court Date: August BENITEZ, ELIA LEANN VICTORIA ENOS, ROCHELLE MICHELLE - MANUEL, MORNING STAR VALLES SR., ROBERT ANTHONY August 28, 2019 at 10 a.m. 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. Initial Guardianship Hearing Case: LORENA - Review Hearing Case: VALLES - Review Hearing Case: - Review Hearing Case: J-15-0174 MORENO, BARBARA MARIE - Civil J-19-0160 Court Date: September J-19-0006 Court Date: August 8, BEJARANO, SIMONE RAE - J-15-0174 Court Date: November Court Date: November 4, 2019 at Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- 4, 2019 at 3 p.m. 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. 2019 at 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Evidentiary Child Support Hearing Case: CFCS-19-0019 Court Date: 0138 Court Date: August 13, 2019 BURKE, ROBERT DANIEL - ENOS, ROCHELLE MICHELLE - MARRUFO, MARISSA SHARON - VEST, JACOB SEAN - Review August 19, 2019 at 3 p.m. at 3 p.m. Review Hearing Case: J-17-0039 Protective Custody and Evidentiary Review Hearing Case: J-17-0193 Hearing Case: J-19-0042/ 0043 ORZECH, GARY - VEHICLE Court Date: October 16, 2019 at paternity Hearing Case: J-17- BENITEZ, BENNETT FRANCISCO Court Date: August 14, 2019 at Court Date: October 8, 2019 at Forfeiture Hearing Case: VI-19- 11 a.m. 0191/ 0208 Court Date: August 20, - Entry of Default Judgment 3 p.m. 11 a.m. 0013 Court Date: August 20, 2019 2019 at 10 a.m. Hearing Case: D-19-0019 Court BURKE JR., VERONICA JEAN - EVANSTON, STELLA ROSARIA WASHINGTON, MICHAEL Date: August 6, 2019 at 9 a.m. at 3 p.m. - Initial Termination of Parental/ MURPHY LEWIS, STEPHANIE - Review Hearing Case: J-18-0054/ PATRICK - Initial Termination PACHECO, JORDAN DEAN – Child Relationship Hearing Case: Review Hearing Case: J-12-0038/ BURNS, CHRISTINE ANN - Initial 0055/ 0056 Court Date: October 8, of Parental-Child Relationship Status/ OTSC Hearing Case: J-18-0111 Court Date: August 13, 0039 Court Date: August 6, 2019 Guardianship Hearing Case: CF- 2019 at 4 p.m. Hearing Case: J-19-0158/ 0159 C-19-0064 Court Date: August 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at 4 p.m. Court Date: August 27, 2019 at 19-0131 Court Date: August 19, BURNS, SUMMER MARIE - Review 2019 at 9 a.m. 2019 at 11 a.m. HERNANDEZ, BYRON MANUEL OSIF, JOHN - Review Hearing 10 a.m. & Permanency Hearing Case: PENA, ALEXANDRA - Evidentiary LEE- Review/ Permanency Case: J-17-0097 Court Date: BURNS, LITTLE DOVE RENEE J-19-0016 Court Date: September “NOTICE, VIOLATION OF Guardianship Hearing Case: CF- Hearing Case: J-14-0111/ 0112/ September 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. ALICIA - Default Judgment 4, 2019 at 9 a.m. THIS ORDER IS SUBJECT 19-0136 Court Date: August 21, 0113 Court Date: August 14, 2019 Hearing Case: C-19-0075 Court PAUL, DEREK LLOYD - Review TO PROCEEDINGS FOR 2019 at 1:30 p.m. BYARS, FELICE LEON-VILLA at 2 p.m. Date: August 15, 2019 at 3 p.m. Hearing Case: J-18-0117 Court CONTEMPT OF COURT - Initial Termination of Parental- SMITH, PATRICIA MILDRED - Bond HOWARD, JEFFERSON DEWITT Date: August 8, 2019 at 3 p.m. PURSUANT TO SALT RIVER CUVAS, ANDRES - Evidentiary Child Relationship Hearing Case: Forfeiture Hearing Case: CR-19- - Initial Termination of Parental- COMMUNITY CODE SECTION Guardianship Hearing Case: CF- J-19-0095 Court Date: September PERKINS, TERRENCE LANSFORD 0321, PVCR-19-0090, PVCR-19- Child Relationship Hearing Case: 6-42. If Good Cause is Not 19-0136 Court Date: August 21, 3, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. SR. - Review Hearing Case: J-18- 0198 Court Date: August 14, 2019 J-19-0154 Court Date: August 14, Shown, the Court May Find the 2019 at 1:30 p.m. 0022 Court Date: August 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. BYARS, GARRY AGATON - Initial 2019 at 10 a.m. Parent, Guardian or Custodian in Termination of Parental-Child at 11 a.m. Contempt for Failure to Appear at DELACRUZ, MARISSA JANE - HOWARD, JEFFERSON DEWITT - Child Support Modifi cation Hearing DEFAULT NOTICES THERESA PEARL SHAW Notice of Default Judgment is hereby MAIN STREET MOTORS, INC. v. given ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that v. BENNETT FRANCISCO BENITEZ default judgment against Respondent, LITTLE DOVE RENEE ALICIA BURNS CASE NO. D-19-0019 Shawn Taylor, is hereby ENTERED. It CASE NO. C-19-0075 is further, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT that Respondent, Shawn Taylor, shall To: Bennett Francisco Benitez, RESPON- pay $6,019.79 to Petitioner, Country DENT Club Cars. Payment shall be made to To: Little Dove Renee Alicia Burns, 1. A Complaint / Petition has been fi led Petitioner within thirty (30) days of this RESPONDENT against you in this Court and your im- Order. This order is fi nal and shall be 1. The Court has received a Motion for Entry of Default Judgment fi led against you mediate attention to this fact is urgent served on Respondent in accordance to if you do not want judgment entered in this Court. A copy of the Motion and Rule 5-20(c). against you. affi davit of amounts owing is attached to this Notice. 2. The Court record refl ects that you have failed to respond to defend by fi ling an SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN 2. You are given Ten (10) days from the date answer, motion to dismiss, request for COMMUNITY the Process Server hands you this to fi le extension of time or other responsive v. an Answer, Motion to Dismiss or other responsive pleading. pleading and you have failed to attend JORDAN DEAN PACHECO hearings at the Court called for this Case No. C-19-0064 3. If you want to Deny the Motion, you must matter. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE fi le a Written Answer, Motion to Dismiss or other responsive pleading within 10 3. If you do not defend against this suit TO: Jordan Dean Pacheco, YOU ARE days of service unless the law requires within Thirty (30) days from the date the HEREBY ORDERED to appear before otherwise. Process Server hands you this or you the above-entitled court on the 6th 4. You should go at once to a Legal Counsel are served with it otherwise as permitted day of August, 2019 at 11:00 AM, in under the Community Code, the Court or Advocate to see if they will prepare a Court Room #1, and show cause why written answer for you. may enter default judgment against you. you should not be held in contempt for 5. If you do nothing, the Court may grant a 4. A default judgment may have serious, FAILURE TO FOLOW THE DIREC- TIONS FROM THE SCREENING AS Default Judgment against you and you adverse, and irreversible consequences will be obligated to pay the judgment against you. ORDERED IN APRIL 22, 2019. FAILURE and award. (Section 5-16.1, Judgment TO APPEAR will result in a Bench War- by Default) 5. If you want to defend against the claim rant issued for your arrest for Contempt and avoid default judgment entered of Court from (§6-41) of the Code or against you, you must fi le a written Ordinances.ORDERED this 1st day of DATED this 21st of June, 2019 answer, motion to dismiss or other July, 2019. Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court responsive pleading within thirty (30) days from when you are served with this Judge Raymond Deer, SRPMIC Tribal Notice. The Court will not extend time for Court your response and you must make your response in writing, no oral responses will be accepted ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE 6. If you do nothing, the Court may give Judgment for what the Complaint TO: Dillion Dustin Lee Thomas, YOU ARE demands. (Section 5-16.1, Judgment HEREBY ORDERED to appear before by Default) the above-entitled court on the 20th day of August, 2019 at 10:00 AM, in Court DATED this 26th of June 2019 Room #3 and show cause why you Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court should not be held in contempt for failure to appear for an Evidentiary Paternity and Protective Custody Hearing on April 23, 2019 after being duly noticed. Notice of Default Judgment: FAILURE TO APPEAR will result in a Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Com- Bench Warrant issued for your arrest for munity Court, State of Arizona, Maricopa Contempt of Court from (§6-41) of the County original jurisdiction court case Code of Ordinances. number C-18-0175 ORDERED this 23rd day of April 23, 2019. August 1, 2019 O'odham Action News 21 SALT RIVER BUSINESS LISTINGS AIR CONDITIONING AND ESSENTIAL NUTRITION RED MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING, HEATING- RMG MECHANICAL Herbalife Nutrition Supplements LLC Comm. member own business. and SKIN products. 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Arizona Rock Products Association Agg Star of the Quarter Kyle Henderson | Director of Aggregate Operations, SRMG

The Arizona Rock Products Association Operator. Larry has achieved a momentous (ARPA) put together a new award program mark within SRMG; he has gone 25 years to help recognize employee’s career and 7 months without a loss time accident achievements, safety performance, and or injury. He has done this because of his professionalism. This award will be strong work ethics of adaptability, presented quarterly. There will also be an dependability and responsibility. Larry is a Agg Star of the Year winner announced at prime example to his peers. His qualityf o the annual ARPA convention. For years work simply mirrors the values of SRMG ARPA has had a program to recognize the “Profitability the right way… Integrity, Driver of the Quarter and Driver of the Year. accountability, and excellence” I was glad to see the awards program After reviewing entries from companies expanded to cover all aspects of the across the valley, ARPA’s board chose Larry aggregate industry. Evans to receive the Agg Star of the Quarter As management we decided to make a award. On Thursday May 16th ARPA nomination from SRMG. We went through presented the award to Larry during the the vast list of exceptional employees here Safety and Transportation Committee at SRMG and narrowed it down to one meeting. employee that portrays the core values that It is great to see SRMG employees this award represents. We chose to recognized by the industry for their years of nominate Larry Evans for ARPA’s hard work and dedication to mastering their consideration for Agg Star of the Quarter craft. This is what makes SRMG a World with the following statements: Class Company! Larry Evans works on our Special Projects and Reclamation Team as a Master Dozer Pictured from left to right: Kyle Henderson, Patrick James, Shane Bloomfield and Larry Evans

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 this event contact Salt River ECEC AZ 85256 Bldg. You can find the 12 FAMILY GAME NIGHT, 6 p.m. or Comments may be directed to 23 BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL, AUGUST (480) 362-2200. New Health Building on the main - 7:30 p.m. located at Lehi Gym. CRS Athletic Division at the WOLF 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. located at Lehi road. 2019 classes are always the FREE EVENT Sorry, Trouble, (480) 362–6365 Baseball Field 1231 E. Oak St., 1 SUMMER WRAP UP PARTY, 3-4 FREE FOAM FRENZY, 8 a.m. - first Wednesday of every month, Candy land, Checkers, Connect 4 Mesa, AZ 85203. Join us for this 4:30 p.m.. – 7 p.m. located at 11 a.m. located at OdySea in the please show-up early, as the doors and Corn Hole. Please come join 20 LEHI DISTRICT MEETING free family events that will have The Salt River Library. Drop in to Desert Courtyard. Beat the heat. are locked at 10:40 a.m. Classes Community Recreational Services (COUNCIL MEMBERS DEANNA carnival games, school supplies, collect your prizes and turn in your There is no better way to start your are on August 7, September 4, Oc- for a night of fun and games. SCABBY & MICHAEL DALLAS, food and lots of fun. Presented by surveys! SR Tribal Library Way family’s day then at the coolest tober 2, November 6, December Free food and drinks provided. SR.) 6 p.m., Lehi Community Community Recreational Services Of Life Facility 11725 E. Indian water party around. This party will 4. For more information or further For more information contact Building. For more information as we kick off a new school year! School Rd. Scottsdale, Az 85256. feature: Endless Foam Parties, questions please contact Christo- Community Recreational Services contact the Council Secretary There will School Supplies to win For more information contact the Classic Fire Truck Water Play and pher Henke, Environmental Health (480) 362-6365 office at (480) 362-7469. to kick off the new school year! SR library at (480) 362-6600 or other fun water activities. Bring the Manager at (480) 362-5706. For more information please call email [email protected] kids to have fun, cool off, and cel- 15 LEHI REGISTRATION NIGHT, 20 2019 CHAIR VOLLEYBALL CRSD—Recreation WOLF (480) ebrate summer. Don’t forget your 8 REGISTRATION NIGHT, 6 p.m. 6 p.m. -8 p.m. located at the LEAGUE GAMES START, 10 362-6365. 1 NO DISTRICT A MEETING water shoes and sunscreen so -8 p.m. located at the Community Lehi Community Building. Meet a.m. located at the WOLF building. (COUNCIL MEMBER DIANE you can play all morning! For more Recreational Services NW corner the staff, tour classrooms, lawn The Community Recreational 24 NATIVE AMERICAN RECOGNI- ENOS), No Meeting in August for information visit website https:// of the SR Community Building, water games, food and more! Services Department presents TION DAYS, 5 - 10 p.m., Two Wa- District A with Council member odyseainthedesert.com/events/ across from Helping Hands. Meet Registration and information for Seniors 55+ 2019 Chair Volleyball ters Courtyard, 10005 E. Osborn Diane Enos. For more information the staff, tour classrooms, lawn the following programs: after League. League starts August 20, Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. Feast for first contact the Council Secretary 5 ENROLL YOUR STUDENT water games, food and more! school programs, strong lions, 2019 thru September 24, 2019 all 700 people, demonstrators will be office at (480) 362-7469. TODAY, SALT RIVER SCHOOLS Registration and information for young eagles, teen program, and games will be held at the WOLF on hand, Native American artist IS BUSY PREPARING FOR AN the following programs: after super kids club other programs. on Tuesdays beginning at 10 a.m. market and entertainment. For 1 I.G.N.Y.T.E YOUTH CONFER- AMAZING 2019-2020 SCHOOL school programs, strong lions, For more information on registra- For this league is non-competitive more info. call (480) 362-7740 or ENCE, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. located at YEAR AND IS NOW ACCEPTING young eagles, teen program, and tion night contact CRS- Social play for fun. For more information email [email protected] Scottsdale Community College at enrollment for new or returning super kids club other programs. Programs at (480) 362-6360. on to register or more information Indigenous Cultural Center. Free students at all our school sites: For more information on registra- contact Recreation at The WOLF 26 DISTRICT E MEETING (COUNCIL Youth Conference open to youth ECEC, SRES, SRHS, and the tion night contact CRS- Social 17 DISTRICT D MEETING (COUNCIL (480) 362-6365. MEMBER THOMAS LARGO ages 12-15 which included lunch, ALA. Come experience our open Programs at (480) 362-6360. MEMBER WI-BWA GREY), 10 SR.), 6 p.m., WOLF- Muti-Purpose raffles, and giveaways. Breakout hearts, open minds, and open a.m., Salt River Council Cham- 23 CELEBRATING WORLD Room 56. For more information Sessions include OXDX, Photog- doors. It’s important that parents/ 9 WOLF LODGE JOB FAIR, 10 bers. For more information contact BREASTFEEDING MONTH, 5:30 contact the Council Secretary raphy, DJ Element, Neoglyphix, guardians fill out the student a.m. – 4 p.m. located at Two Wa- the Council Secretary office at p.m.- 7:30 p.m. located at Salt office at (480) 362-7469. K’aalogii Kisses, and Liv the registration packet ASAP so your ters, Building A- Room A109. Join (480) 362-7469 River Community Building 1880 musician. First 150 participants. student can be ready for school us for a job opening to the commu- N. Longmore Rd. Scottsdale AZ 31 DISTRICT B & C MEETING For more information on this when it starts Monday, August 5. nity bring resume, interview attire, 19 MOVIES AT THE BALLFIELD, 85256. The DHHS Prevention & (COUNCIL MEMBERS ARCHIE registration located at the WOLF This event also includes informa- bring tribal I.D., two I.D’s required. 7:30 p.m. located at Lehi Ball field. Intervention Service SRPMIC WIC KASHOYA & CHERYL DOKA), 9 Facility call (480) 362-7806. tion about school start/ end times, The Great Wolf Job has several Movie night under the stars and Program invites you to attend the a.m. located at Salt River Commu- important policies and more! Have job opportunities including guest enjoy an old school movie with the 3rd Annual Community Event! nity Building. For more information 1 ECEC BACK 2 SCHOOL NIGHT, questions? Need help with the service agents, food & beverage, family. Bring your blankets, bug Come join the fun! While having contact the Council Secretary 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. located Early registration packet? Trying to visit maintenance, retail, housekeep- spray, lawn chairs, snacks and fun supporting breastfeeding office at (480) 362-7469. Childhood Education Center. Salt our schools? Give us a call (480) ing and many more. Candidates drinks. FREE complementary pop- month. We will have informational 362-2500. We’re here to help and will fill out an online application. River Early Childhood Education corn and drink. Please arrive early booths, raffle prizes, games, light Dates for events were correct at time of Center will have a back to school are so excited to help your student (If selected, candidates will be to reserve your seat. Calendar Au- dinner, and snacks. For more learn and grow! subjected to background & drug publication. Please call to confirm date night which will provide dinner, gust 19, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids information or questions contact and location. games and resources with prizes. screen immediately). For more (1989) at 7:30 p.m. Alcohol & drug DHHS Prevention & Intervention The Pickle Slushy People will 7 FOOD HANDLER’S CLASSES, questions call Chester Mack (480) free event. Please be advised, SRPMIC WIC Program call (480) have special treats to the first 200 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. located at 362-7685. the movie may change. Questions 362-7300. guests. For more information on 10211 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale