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ACTION NEWS SRPMIC COVID-19 HOTLINE (480) 362-2603 PRESS 1: Information about COVID-19 and Clinic operations PRESS 2: Schedule an appointment for testing PRESS 3: Request a copy of your test results THE SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER www.oodhamnews.org JULY 2, 2020 CHANGE SERVICE REQUEST CHANGE SERVICE AZ 85256 Scottsdale, 10005 E. Osborn Road ACTION NEWS O'ODHAM Update From SRPMIC President Martin Harvier In his June 26 weekly update in the River Clinic has conducted 1,810 total Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Com- COVID tests (as of June 26). Of those, munity Council Chambers, SRPMIC 57 came back positive for COVID-19 President Martin Harvier began by say- in enrolled Community members. The ing that he missed the in-person Council good news is that 23 of those who had meetings and having the public there the virus have recovered. There are 12 in attendance as well. He stressed that non-members living in the Community business is continuing with the Commu- who have tested positive, and nine of nity, and he shared a website on which those individuals have recovered. For Community members can watch the those who remain sick with the illness, Council meetings. Go to www.srpmic- we remember them and their families in nsn.gov and click on “Tribal Govern- our prayers. ment,” then “Virtual Council Meetings.” President Harvier offered his condo- Emergency Declaration – Second Permit No. 319 Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale, PRESORTED STANDARD lences to the Community family that Directive – Wear Face Masks U.S. Postage recently lost a loved one to the CO- It is mandatory that face masks be PAID VID-19 virus. worn in the Community, as part of the Emergency Declaration that is currently Status of COVID-19 testing in the in effect. What we are implementing Community here has been implemented in surround- CANDIDATES FOR President Harvier said health of- ing cities. Again, it is mandatory— UPCOMING SRPMIC ficials have informed us that the Salt Continued on page 12 ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 1 AZ GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROHIBIT LARGE GATHERINGS AND DELAY OF SCHOOL START District I (SR) Nominees Order pauses some business operations, ceases the issuance of new special event licenses. The halt in Archie Kashoya operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks, and tubing rentals went into effect on Monday, June David Antone 29 through July 27, 2020. Wi-Bwa Grey Effective June 29, 2020, even if appropriate physical distancing is possible, organized events of more Jonathan Upshaw than 50 people are prohibited. Order allows local governing jurisdictions to approve events on the condition of meeting certain safety precautions. District II (Lehi) Nominees In addition, the Governor signed an Executive Order protecting public health for students and teachers Deanna Scabby delaying the fi rst day of school for in-person learning until August 17, 2020. Schools will be able to conduct Whitney Che Grey, Jr. distance learning should they choose before then. For questions call SRPMIC For more information, visit: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/06/governor-ducey-takes-further- Administration action-reverse-covid-19-spread-arizona (480) 362-7466/7469/7400 Source: AZ Governor’s Office Candidate Statements will appear in the August 6, Homemade Face Mask SRPMIC Member Performs Hoop O’odham Action News Initiative Helps Prevent Dances on ‘World of Dance’ PHASE 1 TRIBAL Spread of COVID-19 OPERATIONS IN AFFECT TILL JULY 31 SRPMIC extends Phase One tribal operations through the end of July and will continue to evalu- ate the situation. SRPMIC Phase One provides limited onsite staff, appointments only for services, staff teleworking will continue, buildings will remain closed, face mask required and practice SRPMIC member Jorge Gonzales-Zuniga Jr. (center) auditioning live on World of physical distancing. All essential Dance in Los Angeles, California. services will be operational BY MARISSA JOHNSON have much knowledge about including SRFD, SRPD, and SR O’odham Action News Clinic. The SRPMIC Local Emer- [email protected] our own traditions and our own gency Declaration remains in ef- songs. I didn’t really go to many fect with the following directives: Mask makers come near and far to help provide the SRPMIC members and essential employees with face masks. Photo courtesy of Nancy Mangieri On June 5, NBC showcased Community events. [One day] Stay home, limit gatherings to not the dance group Indigenous the club brought in this hoop more than 10 people, and Keep the Community safe – Wear face BY TASHA SILVERHORN the number of COVID-19 cases Enterprise on their show “World dancer; his name is Kevin Da- O’odham Action News kota Duncan. I ended up taking coverings. [email protected] has jumped significantly. In fact, of Dance” on their official You- his class from my junior year to For COVID-19 information, Arizona is one of the states that Tube channel. It is a three-min- testing, and results call the senior year, and [after] I gradu- Back in April, United States saw a worrying increase in the ute clip of dancers auditioning SRPMIC COVID-19 HOTLINE ated [from high school] I started public health officials recom- number of COVID cases begin- and showing their Indigenous at (480) 362-2603 working for the [Boys & Girls] mended that U.S. residents stay ning in mid-June. dancing skills in front of ce- club. Then I ended up working at home if possible and wear In May, the Salt River Pima- lebrity judges Jennifer Lopez, with Kevin with his hoop dance face masks while out in public Maricopa Indian Community Ne-Yo and Derek Hough. class.” As a member of the places to prevent the spread of created a campaign called “Be One of the dance group OAN PODCAST dance group, Gonzales-Zuniga COVID-19. Many cities and a Hero, Stay Zero: Help Make members is Salt River Pima- The O’odham Action News became busy with performing launched a new podcast in states either did not enforce the Face Masks.” Since the cam- Maricopa Indian Community wherever they had a request. which we recap our publica- wearing of face masks or opened paign began, a number of member and former Mr. Indian He explained how the dance tion, as well as reach out back up from their quarantine SRPMIC members and employ- Scottsdale Community College, group got the audition for and talk to Community mandates too soon. People tired ees have stepped up and made Jorge Gonzales-Zuniga Jr. He “World of Dance.” members. We hope you join of staying home flocked back hundreds of face masks for is part of the dance group and “I remember the day when us at https://anchor.fm/ out into society to celebrate SRPMIC members and essential danced in front of the judges. I got the call from my guy,” oodham-action-news Memorial Day, visit restaurants employees to prevent the spread He explained how he started If you have suggestions, Gonzales-Zuniga said. “He was and bars, and attend various of COVID-19. hoop dancing. please give us a call at asking me if I wanted to be on events. After the states opened “The mask-making project “I was a teen at the Boys and (480) 362-7750 and leave ‘World of Dance.’ I thought he back up, and now with the recent is still underway and still going Girls Club over here in Lehi, a message or email meant like just a commercial protests against police violence, strong,” said SRPMIC Epidemi- where I’m from,” Gonzales- oodhamactionnews@ Continued on page 3 Zuniga said. “I didn’t really Continued on page 7 srpmic-nsn.gov BILL PAYMENT OPTIONS WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING We applaud our community’s efforts to stay at home more to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Let’s keep working together for the good of everyone. We offer several ways to safely and securely pay your bill with us while our office is closed to the public: • Pay online. Visit our website at www.saddleback.com to sign up for online bill pay if you aren’t yet enrolled. • Pay by phone. Call 480-362-7150 during regular business hours and use a credit or debit card. • Mail a check. Send us your payment in the envelope provided with your printed bill. Have questions about bill payment? 10190 E McKellips Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Call 480-362-7150 for assistance. 480-362-7150 • www.saddlebackcomm.com Cornerstone Group © 2020 2 O'odham Action News July 2, 2020 Continued from page 1 Homemade Face Mask Initiative Helps Prevent Spread of COVID-19 ologist Nancy Mangieri. “The group of people (volunteers) in the Community is growing and growing; they are very generous with their time, materials and talents. I’d like to recognize these people because they are doing a won- derful job.” Assistant Community Manager Lena Jackson-Eckert has been a big help in picking up and delivering masks, ex- plained Mangieri. A number of Depart- ment of Corrections employees have been making masks as well. According to an article in the Wash- ington Post, the coronavirus has an average diameter of 0.1 micrometer. E. coli bacteria measure 2 microm- eters, and a human red blood cell has a 7.5-micrometer diameter. The coro- navirus is easily transmissible and can be transferred through mucus droplets from a cough, a sneeze or when talk- ing. A homemade cloth mask can help prevent the spread of those droplets. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that masks be made with two layers of “Wearing a mask is very important tightly woven 100% cotton fabric, such through it.

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