r p , Ar olu e III Issue August 16 - September 5, 2019 Notah Begay III holds clinics at Southern Dunes

Story and photos by C. Picciuolo Four-time PGA Tour winner “It was really nice, I never and current NBC Sports and thought I would meet him. Golf Channel commentator He talked to me about having Notah Begay III hosted two the ball lined up between my free one-hour golf clinics on legs and he helped me fi x Saturday, August 10 at Ak- my swing by telling me to Chin Southern Dunes Golf straighten my legs out and Club. keep them close,” said Zach Garcia, one of the youths The fi rst clinic started at am, who benefi ted from Begay’s addressing children aged 16 lessons. and under about body size, posture and grip. Begay told Pate Justin was also on hand a story about how he once to receive pointers from had the nickname “T-Rex” Begay, and she told the because his arms are shorter Runner, “I was really excited for a golf player. No doubt, to meet Notah because he he overcame that and has had is Navajo and I am Navajo an exceptionally successful and I really wanted to learn career. from him (about) the things I need to practice on. I was PGA pro and TV analyst Notah Begay shows off his chip shot skills as youth gather around and soak up the After his introduction, the really happy that he came to nman dn he fi hal he l ln a hn hen ne l l youth were separated into Southern Dunes Golf Club groups and Begay went down because I always practice the line and spent time with here and I never thought a clinic for adults, who eagerly led the golf team to a National have played on the PGA Tour presented to them and I think each kid, showing pointers famous golfer would come awaited his presence to help Championship and roomed has given him special insight that Chairman Miguel and on stance and swing while to this course, so I was really them with their game. with Tiger Woods. to Native communities and the Council recognized that they practiced driving the surprised and happy to meet the sport of golf. golf is an opportunity and golf balls. him.” He talked to the group Overall, the event was a I’ve known that for a long about his time at Stanford success and Begay thanked “I think that one of the time, golf has given me so Next, groups were switched Begay took a break in the University, where he earned Southern Dunes staff for biggest challenges for Tribal much,” said Begay. up and Begay showed the shade to have a few media a degree in Economics in running a smooth event. His leaders across Indian Country children how to putt and chip interviews and when that was addition to earning All- experience as the only full- is to recognize legitimate Ak-Chin Chairman Robert from the fringe. over, he repeated the same American honors three times, blooded Native American to opportunities when they’re Miguel was present for

Notah Begay continues to page 7 Family still healing after Council Member Lisa 4th memorial for Luis and Garcia elected Chair of Mercedes Garcia Quail Run Story and photos by R. Peters Ak-Chin Tribal Council In January of 2013, the Ak- Member Lisa Garcia was Chin Community partnered elected as Chairperson on the with Quail Run Building Board of Directors for Quail Materials, Inc. by purchasing Run Building Materials, 51% of the company. Inc. during the annual board meeting held on Thursday, Quail Run is located in north August , 2019. Phoenix and manufacturers cold formed steel building Lisa Garcia is one of fi ve components, specializing directors on the Board in high quality galvanized for Quail Run Building commercial and residential Materials, Inc. steel framing.

hard to raise money for this so extremely hard for me to Choosing the headstone was year and when it all came come to realize that they are extremely hard for me. When down to the very last days actually gone. I fi nally decided to go we ran they all put in work to help into a problem. The guy that me get everything together. The fourth year is when we we were going to meet with From the very beginning they are to let our loved one’s had a family emergency and were all such a big help.” journey on to their next had to leave so we couldn’t destination. When we are meet up with him. I felt a little Why was the 4th memorial all to move on. It’s crazy sigh of relief as I didn’t know so special and what did the that this year Mercedes’ dog how I was going to handle candle and ribbon ceremony Sparkle passed away and it. I wasn’t around for any signify? Luis’ dog Dizzy is on his of the planning (of) the kid’s way out as well. I held on to services and I thank God for Family and friends honor two young and beautiful angels, Luis James Garcia and I remember listening to my them not wanting to let them my sister and family who Mercedes Aryssa Garcia with a new headstone, on Saturday, July 27. The headstone Auntie Sally at my Grandma go because I felt some sort of put that together for me; as I placement was also blessed during the 4th Memorial services and candle lighting Juanita’s last memorial comfort when they were near seen how hard this was to put ceremony that took place at Ak-Chin Recreation earlier in the day. explaining that after four me. Like I still had a piece together I can’t imagine how years it was time for us to let of them with me, but now hard the original services On Saturday, July 27, an community on July 26, 2015. and events that took place her go and let her continue this year as they also left us planning must have been. emotional gathering was held during the memorials, which her journey to be with all the I realized I have to let them at Ak-Chin Recreation. As Mother, Della White has were set up to honor her others who have passed on in go too. The time was coming closer rattles and songs echoed in struggled immensely over children in prayer, as well paradise. and I knew we had to go the rafters, supporters came the years; as do her children as a memorial basketball Maybe the kids wanted to and choose a headstone as out to pay their respects and Jalen and Mariella Garcia tournament which helped I remember her telling us that take them with them on their soon as we could. So, a few honor the memory of Luis who were also in the raise funds to purchase when we untie that ribbon journey. I’ve always thought days before I left for Hawaii James Garcia and Mercedes accident. However, she has a headstone for Luis and we were letting her go so she that when I knew I had to let I asked my sisters and my Aryssa Garcia. had a great support system Mercedes. can go on her way. I think the dogs go. brother to go for me. I just that has helped her and her this is why I had such a hard couldn’t get myself to do The memorial was held family heal. “Oh my gosh over the years time undoing my ribbon. How was the headstone it. So, they went along with to honor the two youths my sisters, my mom, our kids, Although, I don’t want my chosen and who did the Mariella and took care of who were tragically taken We asked Della if she would close friends, my brother, babies to suff er and be held artwork for it? everything for me. I think from their families and the like to share her memories husband and I worked so back it was and still is just Memorial continues to page 7

ge 2 er e s Page 4 Creati ve Learning S S SS ge mmu t e s ge 5 mmu t e r August 16 - September 5, 2019 Best of Luck Kristina on Your New Journey

time to share and reflect with and to see the Community Ak-Chin Chairman Robert Chairman Gabriel Lopez, the community, via email. itself grow, I know prosperity Miguel took Kristina out to who reminded her that it’s will continue. a farewell lunch earlier in not good-bye, but til we see July 29 email: the week and called in from you again. I would like to thank current out-of-state to share parting Good afternoon all, and past Tribal Councils thoughts on behalf of the “I can’t tell you how for providing equipment Community that Thursday appreciative I am to Ak- As I work on pages of the Ak- and support to the Runner, as Ak-Chin Council member Chin for the opportunity Chin Runner that will be out to current and past Runner Delia Carlyle presented an to share your stories and on Friday, I wanted to take staffs, including our summer award of appreciation for history. I felt like my family a moment to inform you all youth workers – I want to years of service to “Gov.” became extended at the that it is also my last issue. I name you all, thank you for Runner, starting with my will be leaving my position as the laughs, support during “Council member Carlyle fellow photojournalist at the photojournalist at the Runner. deadlines and all that makes was the first person I met from time, now Chairman Bob. My last day in the office is the Runner what it has Ak-Chin when I would do site To see him transition from this Thursday, August 1. become. visits to the summer youth his previous role to leading workers many years ago, the Community, I’m proud I have accepted a position To everyone I have come in back in the late 0’s. Seeing of how he has maintained with my tribe, the Gila River contact with - departments, her strength, leadership and his O’odham Him-dak while Indian Community. No words elders, members of the love for her Community back working toward a vision of can express my gratitude Community, I have enjoyed then and now, I was humbled making Ak-Chin better for and appreciation for the working with all of you. to receive the award from future generations.” opportunity Ak-Chin Indian Being just a sister tribe away, her,” Kristina said. Community gave me nearly I plan to keep in touch! rom him I earned the 11 years ago. I felt welcomed Another special moment nickname “Gov” and from at day one and have been With no O’odham word at the party came from the Community, I was given humbled to be a part of an for good-bye, I say “dep the youth. After their high my O’odham name and I am amazing work family. om’nei.” Wishing you, the school day ended, Isaiah forever grateful.” Runner photojournalist Kristina Morago celebrates Runner and the Ak-Chin and Kaylan eters brought her last day with a delicious cake. Kristina’s party was The years here have been Indian Community all the Kristina flowers. “I was truly Leaving the oce, Kristina attended by many Community members, family, former incredibly rewarding. best. touched,” she said. “The and her family headed to and current Runner staff and other Ak-Chin employees. Covering events in and two are some of the many sunny California to enjoy a Ak-Chin Runner staff tribal government. She was outside the Community, it has Sincerely, Kristina “Gov” children in the Community I weekend of Dallas Cowboys members offered farewell an excellent photographer been a joy capturing those was able to photograph with Training Camp in Oxnard, and good luck wishes to long- who captured thousands of moments behind the lens and The Ak-Chin Runner invited my camera. To see them and CA north of Los Angeles, time photojournalist, Kristina photos as well as hundreds of sharing/writing stories for other departments for a lunch others striving to live their before starting into her new Morago, as her final day of articles all geared to covering Ak-Chin. I leave thousands, celebration on Thursday, best young lives, it’s my hope role as ublic Involvement working for the Ak-Chin the Community, through her (someone estimates possibly August 1, even bringing that they and others reach and Specialist for the ima- Indian Community came to a thoughtful and respectful a million :) of digital images back former staff that came achieve their dreams.” Maricopa Irrigation roject close on riday, August 2. writings and viewpoints. and hundreds of stories that to recognize Kristina’s (MI). The project is capture some of Ak-Chin’s contributions. Her sisters Asked what her last story for responsible for designing Kristina began working with Up to her last days, Kristina history, preserved for future Johanna and Carole also the Runner was, “it was the and constructing an irrigation Ak-Chin on September , kept busy, ensuring generations. stopped by for the merriment. Community Gathering,” she delivery system to provide 200. During her tenure she everything was in order answered. Her last Runner water, primarily agricultural, has provided the community before her departure, During my time here, I have Guests at the party not only Request was an order for reservation wide. many valuable attributes, including the last issue of witnessed a generation of enjoyed a potluck meal with photographs and video for such as her longstanding the Runner, which would youth grow up and seen a cake, but also wrote words of Marilyn at the main oce. We wish Kristina the best of relationship with the have been near impossible to generation of adults become encouragement to Kristina on It was delivering the order luck on her new journey and Community, surrounding complete without her. During elders. I have also seen the Ak- a large banner made by the where she received best look forward to a visit from tribes and key insights to that week she also took the Chin O’odham Runner grow, Runner graphics artists. wishes from Ak-Chin Vice- the “Gov” soon!

Spotlight on Elder Chair Volleyball Story and photos by C. Picciuolo

Elder chair volleyball is an would have wanted,” said since he first started playing “You gotta keep up with important sports activity for hyllis. in the elderly program in everybody else. You have many members of the Ak- Communities such as in competitors out there that Chin Indian Community. Despite the tragic obstacles, Yuma, Tucson, and at the are more advanced in the While at the arks and the Mighty Turtles teammates ort McDowell Yavapai game, so they want to win Recreation gym on riday, have shown resolve and Nation. August 9, I was invited to strength in sticking together, Volleyball continues to page 7 sit in with three members determined to keep going. “You gotta keep up with of the Mighty Turtles, one The team has raised funds everybody the trophies,” he said. Lena of three Ak-Chin teams to buy their own t-shirts, else. You have who get together to play in lodging, food and rental competitorsEduardo Villanueva out tournaments including the vehicles for tournament thereHernandez, that are 77,more of Lizards (Hu:hu:jud) and team Mighty Turtles players George Lewis, Phyllis Lewis, and travel, all while competing advancedMaricopa AZ, in passed the . Connie Santiago practice elder chair volleyball. at a high level against other game,away so peacefully they want at his to home on July 30, 2019. He Community teams. win the trophies,” he hyllis Lewis, who is doctor gave her clearance to was preceded in death by his George Lewis is the Mighty said. Elder chair volleyball George’s wife, was joined play the game that she loves parents, Ignacio and Maria Turtles team captain and “We have a lot of clout on has an age limit of years on the other side of the net and means so much to her. Hernandez; brothers Ike, has a contagious, cheerful our team because we have old and up, and players have by Connie Santiago both Reymundo, Luis, and Daniel; personality. George’s main Mildred (Narcia) and she is to stay seated with their of whom have powerful The team has been through and sisters Rose (Galindo), role on the team is to keep volleying and sharp return a lot, as a few short years 2 now,” said hyllis. feet onSally the (Vega), floor. and Beatriz Various teammates on the same page skills. hyllis has had a rough ago team member Marcella “She’s healthier than most of Communities(Salinas). He have is the different beloved and follow the rules of the road the past couple of years, Lewis passed away. “This us.” homehusband court rules. of Alicia Margarita game he has an excellent recently getting around in a really made us stick together, Hernandez of Maricopa; serve as well. George Lewis said that the The Mighty Turtles currently wheelchair while in cancer more determined to carry son Rafael Cruz Hernandez and later went on to work competition has changed have eight players on the Cypriano and red Antone. remission. She said that her on, because this is what she (Anne Elizabeth Whitacre) of in civil engineering. He also Gilbert; and daughters Andrea served in law enforcement in Hernandez Holm (Garett) the communities of Central of Tucson; Sara Sheehan Arizona with great pride of Stanfield; and Veronica and love for the people there, Hernandez Sanchez (Gilbert) including Casa Grande, rida August sausage, biscuit, of Maricopa. He will be dearly Maricopa, Eloy, Stanfield, Turkey sandwich, fresh fruit missed by his grandchildren Gila River and Ak-Chin. macaroni salad, chips, Doors will open at 8 1 Ezikiel and Joaquin Holm; Throughout his life he was ice cream sandwich Adrianna, Vanessa, and Terra Monda August an advocate of equality for Monda August 9 Baked chicken, wild rice, Sheehan; and Julian (Nataly), all people and he actively Pinto beans, ground beef asparagus, rolls, baked Estrella, and Michael Sanchez. participated in the United w/zucchini, D salad, apples He is survived by his beloved Farm Workers efforts for equal corn bread, peaches twin sister Mary Helen Tye of pay and rights for laborers. He Tuesda August Danville, CA. Mr. Hernandez will be remembered for his fair Tuesda August Lunch catered also leaves behind his treatment of all and especially Ground beef burritos, brothers- and sisters-in-law, his willingness to help those in carrots, wa beans, pears Wednesda August and many loved Hernandez, need. Mr. Hernandez was an Red chili stew, Villanueva, Tarango, and Prieto artist who loved to draw and Wednesda August ormandy vegetables, family members. Originally sketch. His drawings were his Sandwich bar, pea salad, wheat chumath, apple from Texas, Mr. Hernandez cookies crisp calling cards and he was quick grew up in Casa Grande, to share them with others, Thursda August Thursda August 9 where he was fondly known leaving behind a record of S uash casserole, brown Salad bar, potato soup, as “Eddie” by family members memories and moments to be rice, salad, crackers, Jello O and friends. He worked hard treasured. His greatest joy was grapes throughout his entire life, to be surrounded by his loved rida August from his time as a migrant ones in his home, where he rida August Lima beans, turkey w/ farm worker as a young man could hear the laughter of his Breakfast, scrambled gravy D , wheat rolls, until his retirement from grandchildren playing and eggs, bacon, potatoes, broccoli, tropical fruit law enforcement. Mr. enjoy the Arizona desert Hernandez proudly that was so dear to his served his country heart. in the U.S. Army, August 16 - September 5, 2019 1st day at Ak-Chin Child Development hn hld eelpmen aed he fi da a a hl n nda h Newspaper of the Photos by J. Peters and L. Peters ee ae a e ph he hlden enn he me a he pehl Ak-Chin Indian Community ©2019

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Gather the family and Those six lucky people Family Art Night at Him-Dak Also going on at the same grab the popcorn, Ak-Chin received a box full of time was the Flower Making An example of Library now has a selection movie time goodies such the pipe cleaner of your favorite fi lms in as soda, candy, and of Families had a chance to Gathering, where Community create art on August 6 and members cut out tissue paper sculptures, one super high defi nition! course popcorn! All Blu- of the many art Ray movies are available 8, during the Family Art and made it into fl owers to sessions that On Thursday August 8th, for checkout, adults are Night event at the Him Dak put on a wreath to place at allowed to check out two families were able the library announced that Art building. Art Building Ak-Chin gravesites on All to take part in at Blu-Ray movies were movies at a time. Head on over to the library for your employees Waylon Antone, Souls Day. Family Art Night at now available to rent, with Amber Antone and Jeanette that they threw a special next cinematic adventure. the Him-Dak Art promotion for the fi rst Peters led the projects for the On August 8, the Art Program Building. six people to come in and If you have any questions families and diff erent stations brought everyone together for checkout a movie. please call the Library at: were made available for all the fi nal wrap up of projects (520) 568-1675. ages. Each station was at a to end the two-week Family separate location, so families Art Night sessions. Putting were able to go around and their fi nal details on their try out diff erent projects. work, families were able to This family create various projects in the is in the On August 6, the art projects artistic sessions and spend the process of creating included a pipe cleaner evening together painting and some sculpture, puzzle pieces, creating beautiful works of incredible crayon watercolor painting, art. projects Styrofoam printmaking, and together. creating tiny people out of Stay tuned for the next session wood pieces and paint. announcement form the Art Building.

Daniel Estrada has Maria an fi e chosen his Blu Ray! Carlyle- Liane Iglesias Zepeda, was one of the her fi eee daughter a box of treats Brenley from the library. Hackney and husband Celeste Armando Ruelas picks Zepeda her favorites, enjoy Deadpool and Family Art Annabelle. Night.

Cecily Peters and Brianna Peters show their fi nhed painting projects. August 16 - September 5, 2019 Community Meeting continued from page 3 Pamela then shared the behavioral statement, which she shared, as system. Through IT and all the health services off ered individual well as the programs involved at the security safe guards the billing counseling, group counseling elder center. vendor is now able to receive the and substance abuse counseling. charts electronically and log into “We do work closely with our HR A care giver section, transportation the Ak-Chin system under a secure Department if there are employees section, and congregate meal network so they can see the charts that are needing our services.” program were a few Leslie and implement the bill processing mentioned. She then went on to for reimbursement within 2 hours She also talked about their budget, explain what happens when you of submission. They are currently in where funding comes from and become an elder, “You become an the middle phase, and haven’t gone how it is applied to their services. elder when you turn .” She goes 100, as they have encountered “0 of the budget is coming from on to inform the membership about some technical issues. BIA federal self-governance that fi lling out an intake form for all covers GA and burial for members those who turn . He further explained how of federal recognized tribes. This is aramedics utilized tablets for for anyone that is in the area, they “If you’re unable to get around in EMS medical services patient can come here and receive burial home that gives an idea to help care program, which will replace services from the BIA dollars that you with other programs or get you paper charts, and also has the we receive.” Ak-Chin also provides connected with areas or agencies ability to connect to the automatic a separate one for members, she that can help.” The intake forms defi brillator which monitors vital shared. Home maker services also provided at the center include basic signs, EKG, heart rate and then come from the BIA budget, “as information once completed the transfers everything over with this well as shelter care which takes the elder is enrolled in the program. program via Bluetooth connection. majority of those dollars. Our tribal Everything is kept confi dential, Even though there have been budget is 0 of our total budget.” under lock and key. technical issues with the Microsoft and the Bluetooth connections, they amela then focused on activities She also talked about the Title VI are going to start implementing this that they are collaborating with program, and Title III programs that program and will have soon have alongside Ak-Chin Recreation assist with congregate meals and the rest of the paramedics onboard, and Health Education, such as transportation. instead of them doing half and half gathering food for families, Girls paper charts and going back to the night out, scheduled in November Next, was Ak-Chin ire Department station to input data manually into and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Division Chief- Emergency the computer. which is in October. She also Management Glenn Booth, who shared how they are working on opened with a greeting and provided “It was a disappointment to learn groups and committees, in addition an update on projects presented at some of the wireless technology to providing support at functions the previous community meeting, didn’t work we also talked to like NABI and a Warrior program, ongoing projects that have some other fi re departments that do geared to help young people with moved forward, newer programs the same thing and this was their suicide prevention. incorporated and existing programs. solution too so we just got a cable.”

Leslie Carlyle-Burnett, Elder Boothe introduced the electronic Boothe then shared a picture of Center Director took the spotlight patient care reporting system, and the Ak-Chin Indian Community and began with her introduction, briefl y described how the patient Command of Communications, aka sharing that she has been working charts medical calls and billing the command trailer which is getting in the position for almost fi ve years processes that used to take up to 90 a phone system installed, with the now. She handed out a pack of days for reimbursement on certain help of IS. They are also soliciting a papers as a follow along guide to items will now be contracted with bid process for the new community her presentation. In the handbook an EMS billing contractor with radio system which they are exciting was the Elder Center Mission the new patient care reporting about implementing, Community

Community Meeting continues to page 6 AUGUST COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUGUST 2019 AUGUST 26 AUGUST 24TH Visit to Dist 3 Elder Center Open Gym SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Sacaton 9:30am to 1pm 11am to 3pm 1 2 3 Leaving @ 9am Weight Room 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Members only 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 AUGUST 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Council Updates AUGUST 25TH 25 26 27 28 29 30 Open Gym AUGUST 28 11am –3pm EDUCATION UPCOMING EVENTS Caregiver Support Meeting PARKS & REC Weight Room 11am Members Only Community Gathering Held at GED Schedule the Service Center, 6- 9PM AUGUST 16 Monday - Friday Community Meeting Held at AUGUST 30 Elder Chair AUGUST 26TH Ak-Chin Service Center, 6-8PM 10:00am-12:00pm Elder Shopping & Errands Volleyball Practice Elder Chair Monday/Tuesday/ 1pm 8am to 12pm Volleyball Practice ELDER CENTER INFORMATION Thursday/Friday Open Gym 12pm to 5pm 8am to 12pm Elder Center-520-568-1760 2:00pm - 5:00pm Open Gym Center Hours Monday-Friday Wednesday AUGUST 17TH 12pm to 9pm 8 AM to 5 PM 4:30pm - 7:00pm Open Gym 11am –3pm Breakfast 7:30 AM to 9 AM AUGUST 27TH Lunch 12 noon Weight Room Members Only Open Gym Transportation-520-568-1760 8am to 5pm or 520-568-1769 AUGUST 18TH Co-ed Youth Please Call Before 4 PM Open Gym Volleyball 11am –3pm Practice Eggs Delivered every Tuesday. Weight Room 5:30 pm –8:30 pm Eggs pick up Wed-Fri 8 AM-3 PM LIBRARY Members Only After Hours 520-858-5043 AUGUST 28TH AUGUST 16TH Elder Chair Elder Shopping and Errands AUGUST 19TH are provided every Monday Elder Crafts 11am-12pm Elder Chair Volleyball practice and Friday at 1 PM If you need Volleyball practice 8am to 12pm transportation for Shopping AUGUST 17TH 8am to 12pm Co-ed Youth and Errands on any Other day, ELDER CENTER Japan Pop 12pm-2pm Open Gym Volleyball Practice please call Transit Department. 12pm to 9pm 5:30 pm –8:30 pm 520-568-1630 AUGUST 16 AUGUST 20TH Elder Check Day Elder Coloring 9am-10am AUGUST 20TH AUGUST 29TH LIBRARY INFORMATION Open Gym 8am to 5pm Open Gym *Needs to be signed up to be in Elder Shopping & Errands AUGUST 21ST Co-ed Youth 8am to 5pm program. Call 520-568-1675 for 1pm KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm Co-ed Youth more information. Elder Coloring- Volleyball Game Hacker 4:15pm- Practice Volleyball Takes place at the Elder Center AUGUST 19 Japan Pop – Transportation to and 5:30pm 5:30 pm –8:30 pm Practice Elder Shopping & Errands 5:30 pm –8:30 pm from library is required. You must 1pm be 10 years or older to participate. AUGUST 23RD AUGUST 21ST Baby Time! – every Wednesday, Family Board Game Elder Chair AUGUST 30TH 10:30-11:00am. Children 0-5 ONLY. AUGUST 20 5:30pm-7pm Volleyball Practice Elder Chair OVERDRIVE TRUCK – No signup Goodwill Shopping 8am to 12pm Volleyball Practice required, Children under 8 yrs must Library closes at 5pm Open Gym 8am to 12pm be accompanied by an adult. AUGUST 21 12pm to 8:30pm Open Gym Movies AUGUST 24TH 12pm to 5pm LIBRARY HOURS Japan Pop 12pm-2pm Monday – Friday – 8AM-6PM AUGUST 22ND AUGUST 22 Open Gym AUGUST 31ST Saturday-12PM-4PM Bingo hosted by Oasis Sunday-Closed AUGUST 28TH 8am to 8:30pm Open Gym Pavilion KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm 11am –3pm RECREATION INFORMATION Game Hacker 4:15pm- AUGUST 23RD Weight Room For more information on Rec AUGUST 23 5:30pm Elder Chair Members Only Center events please call the Craft w/ The Library Volleyball Practice Rec Center @ 520-568-1740 Elder Shopping & Errands AUGUST 30TH-31ST 8am to 12pm New Pool Hours 1pm **Calendar Subject to Change** Library Closes 5pm Open Gym Wednesday through Friday 12pm to 5pm 2:00pm – 7:00pm August 16 - September 5, 2019 Community Meeting continued from page 5 and Ak-Chin Police to get litigation outcome with the Self-Governance Tribal things implemented, working Central Arizona District, visit conference in Washington as a team to move forward. from Democratic National D.C. Ak-Chin members! Committee Chair Tom Perez, The community purchased attending ITCA Retreat, how Next, Vice-Chairman Gabriel Don’t forget to mark the Command Trailer with Lopez gave updates on; your calendars for the 2016 Tribal Homeland summer youth programs Security grant program celebrations, visit from the next Community Meeting that went through a bid Arizona State Treasurer process in Tempe. Since its Kimberly Yee, attending implementation, it has been the Bahidag harvesting at used for larger scale events the Him-Dak Ki, attending September 30th! like Masik Tas, the Him-Dak cultural sensitivity at events, and Fourth of July. Maricopa High School, Boothe is reaching out to all and attending the Tohono Elder Center Director Leslie the directors to ensure that O’odham Inebriation with Ak-Chin Service Center Carlyle-Burnett. these assets are available to Council member Lisa Garcia. 6 PM them for use. Aided Call Handling Council member Lisa Garcia (CACH), so when someone Boothe finished up by was last to present, her calls the police department discussing more on the updates included; attending for assistance, CAHC will Division Chief/ Emergency command trailer, its the ribbon cutting ceremony provide a standardized way Management Glenn amenities, current radio for the Maricopa Overpass to for dispatchers to ask Boothe. system, proposed new with the Chairman, attending questions in an orderly form radio system, and recent methamphetamine continues the summer youth program for every single call. With department uses and requests to destroy communities celebration, the upcoming this particular program it from out of the community. around Indian Country. state issues drivers k, prompts everything; there are attended the ribbon cutting of going to be training projects After a break, Chairman Although Councilmember new native school in Laveen. and courses over the year on Robert Miguel and present Delia Carlyle was not the CACH program. council members provided present she had submitted With her fianl update the their council updates to wrap her updates for the Chairman community meeting had They will also be teaming up up the July Community to read, her following come to a end and the with IS (who will be in charge meeting. Chairman’s updates included her report monthly rae winners were of doing license management) updates included; the water on AIGA retreat, attending announced.

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Mission 16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139 Ak-Chin Indian Community

AUGUST 2019 Schedule

Sunday Mass at 12 noon August 18– Fr. Antony Tinker August 25 – Fr. Antony Tinker

ANNOUNCEMENTS August 17, 10am CCOE Meeting- St. Anthony- Sacaton

Baptisms are every 4th Sunday of the month and baptism classes are every 2nd Saturday of the month. If you are interested please contact Flower Ruelas at (520) 568-3700 or (602) 717-3761. August 16 - September 5, 2019

Notah Begay continued from page 1 Above, left to right: Brandon Peters, head golf professional Jerrin Woodrow, associate the clinic, along with Vice the clinic, which had Notah being out in Ak-Chin. He golf professional Amanda Meyers, food and beverage manager Ryan Brandt, general Chairman Gabriel Lopez and give great tips on putting, recalled that it been almost 7 manager at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club JC Wright, outside service supervisor Ryan Council Member Lisa Garcia. chipping, driving, and proper or 8 years since he’s been out Graham, sales & marketing manager Devin Lowe, Vice Chairman Gabriel Lopez, Notah positioning,” said Miguel. here. He rated staff and the Begay III, Chairman Robert Miguel, Council Member Lisa Garcia, general manager “The clinic provided “Mr. Begay is a great person Southern Dunes golf course PGA Brady Wilson and assistant superintendent Nathan Moore. Below: Begay teaches by Notah Begay, which and it was an honor to have first class and stated that he a clinic to adult golfers. included a session for one of the most decorated and would be back in hopes of children and adults, was memorable Native American working on another project first class. A number of sports figures come out or two involving golf with the participants attended and to Ak-Chin and give golf community.” everyone seemed to enjoy lessons. Notah really enjoyed

Volleyball continued from page 2 friends, you get around means “lizards.” Zepeda said, and everybody meets one “It’s good to travel and play another. Everybody says other elders, to exercise and hi, handshakes, hugs and meet new people.” everything.” Teammate Genevieve Miguel “So, it’s real nice getting out said that the Lizards were there until we get into the able to attend their furthest court then we play against tournament, which was Mighty Turtles give it their “I think that one of the biggest challenges one another, you know,” he at Viejas Casino near San all during practice at Ak- for Tribal leaders across Indian Country is Chin Parks and Recreation laughed. Diego, California. The team gym. won a championship in 2017 to recognize legitimate opportunities when Carmen Narcia, team captain at Fort Mojave. the trophies,” he said. Elder of team 55+, said that she they’re presented to them and I think that chair volleyball has an age tells her team to focus on the The Lizards have six regular Chairman Miguel and the Council recognized limit of 55 years old and enjoyment of the game, not players total, with the other up, and players have to stay just to win. Team 55+ doesn’t four being Carol Lopez, that golf is an opportunity(...)” seated with their feet on the practice at the Recreation Janice Perez, Lerlene Peters floor. Various Communities gym because of conflicting and Glenna Francisco. The - Notah Begay III have different home court work hours, but they try to get Lizards will be playing in a rules. together as much as possible. tournament at Avi Casino in “The reason we play is to Laughlin, Nevada, August Zach Garcia enjoys an intimate moment The Mighty Turtles currently have fun,” said Narcia. “We 19-22. with Notah, who is have eight players on the try to be uplifted by the true roster. Other players who teaching him proper enjoyment of playing and we The Mighty Turtles meet golf swing form and represent the team are don’t get mad at each other if Monday, Wednesday and George’s brother Kenneth stance. Notah went we lose.” Friday mornings at the Rec down the line as kids Lewis, Linda Jose, Wanda Other players on team 55+ are gym and play their next eagerly awaited his White Eyes, Analita Laborin, Evalina Lopez, Jenny Holsen, tournaments on September pro tips while teeing Lena Cypriano and Fred Bernadette White, Florinda 7 at Santa Rose Village in up. Garcia said, “He Antone. Peters, Marlene Garcia, Ruby Tohono O’odham Nation, talked to me about Smith, Florine Vincent and September 18 at District 1 having the ball lined up between my legs When asked what the ability Irene Arrendondo. (Blackwater) at Gila River and he helped me fix to play elder chair basketball Indian Community and means to him, George said, my swing by telling I also spoke to Virginia September 20 here at Ak- me to straighten my “It’s meeting other people Zepeda, who is the team Chin. that we know who we have legs out and keep captain for Hu:hu:jud, which them close.” gotten close to. It’s meeting

Memorial continued from page 1 with smiles on their beautiful her.” Me looking at him in is a mess... But my Faith tells The Recreation department faces. I hope they may total disbelief lol only because me they are both holding each for allowing us to (have) the continue being happy, with they fight like cats and dogs, other close and are taking Memorial there at the gym this memorial being the last I told him no. Mercedes asks care of each other... That’s as well as the tournaments; pray they can go on their way. me, “Can I mom? Can I go All I Need To Know. This Delbert and his crew for clean- Just to let them be free, let with my brother? He needs day and every day I had with up and extra dirt; Events for them be happy. As hard as me.” I laughed and told them, them. I’ll forever remember allowing us to use tables and it may be I always have and “You guys are so full of shit, my son and his music and I’ll chairs; the Miguel family for always will want the best for what for?” Luis pulls her always remember Mercedes the amazingly delicious food; my babies. closer to him and they hug sassy mouth and off the wall Nikolai, Billy, and Ralston one another and he says, “I comments, both of their love of Billy’s Powerhouse for What are your most special need a copilot mom. Let her for basketball, their beautiful the extra strong help with the memories that will always cruise with me.” I looked at smiles and beautiful faces. headstone, and the Runner give you comfort when them both smiled and said, for printing our cards. thinking of them? “Oh I suppose. BUT you Anyone you would like to I remember days before my guys be careful!! I Love You acknowledge for helping A BIG thank you to my mom, babies left this world we Guys!!” They quickly jump during the memorials? my sisters Marianna, Sonja, cruised to Auntie Tanya’s in the car yelling, “ I LOVE So many people; everyone Melanie, Tanya, Serena, house to pick up the truck. YOU MOM!!” that has donated time, Nicole, Maria and all my We left Jalen and Mariella money, supplies, and food: nieces and nephews who all behind it was just Mercedes, I know that he probably only Jake, Lily, Silas, Conchita, put in work concession stand Luis and I. Mercedes and I wanted her to go with him so Salinda, My cousin Rose, after concession to help make sat with Tanya and the kids she can handle the radio for Uncle Bobby, Cousin Halle, sure things went ok. I’m while Luis and David took a him while he drove... but I Auntie Cece and Tanya, my sure there’s a million more cruise to pick something up... can’t explain how much that kids aunt Anna these folks people I need to thank, well I think just an excuse for Luis very moment has played over were constant donaters and I I’m positive and I’m sure you to drive the car lol... after and over in my head day in appreciate them so much. know who you are. they returned we said our see and day out... like something you laters. was trying to let me know Everyone who has helped Lastly, I’d like to Thank My A touching poem on the backside of the headstone what was about to happen with the tournament year Husband and Our Children with heavenly photos of Luis and Mercedes. As we were leaving Luis days later... I remember the after year, Coach Thomas, for being by my side these asked if he could drive the only tiny bit of comfort I had Coach Dee and Jesse, Coach past four years. I’ve been they did an awesome job! he’s still taking care of his car back instead of the truck. was when my cousin Marla Angel, Alvin, Rene, and all moody for sure, distant and little sister till this day, just in I of course gave him a hard told me that they had each the rest who have sat behind an emotional mess beyond The gentleman where we a different place. time and Sadie tells me, “Gah other... That no matter what that table to make sure what I’ve ever imagined that purchased the headstone done How do you and your mom just let him drive. He they were together and where everything went smooth. I could be. All I can do now all the designing. We just family want this memorial thinks he’s cool” lol... I told there for each other... My Son is move forward the best way provided him with pictures, to be remembered? her, “ok, c’mon let’s go then. needed his copilot and My My Auntie Sally, Uncle I can and hope that you all the poem and an idea of what I just want my children to be Jump in the truck.” Love Always had her Big Lawrence, Noahli, Auntie remain by my side and help I wanted. He took care of the able to be happy wherever Brother’s back... Vivian, Marla, Wilma, the me along the way. I LOVE rest. I knew for sure I wanted they may be. I tried my best Luis immediately grabs his Vah-Ki traditional dancers, YOU ALL!! the picture of Luis braiding here on earth to make sure baby sister, puts his arm My heart hurts every single Cousin Gohk and his crew Mercedes hair on there. To they were always taken care around her and tells me, “Let day of my life... My Soul will and all who helped and sang me, it signifies that hopefully of and were always happy her go with me mom. I need never be the same... My Mind and danced for the Memorial. August 16 - September 5, 2019 August 16 - September 5, 2019 9

8/16 8/26 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Rudy Aguirre, TGA Lorenzo Holcomb, Law & Order 1 2 3 Aribella Vincent Jennifer Boehm 8/17 Jessica Narcia Chaning Hoffman, EPD 8/27 Wynema Vincent Blanca Briones, 8/19 Human Resources Florine Vincent, Gary Carr, Maintenance Community Government Michelle Garcia, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Early Childhood Amelia Antone Yondell Antone Haylee Delma Raiden James Joanna Acosta 8/21 Jaxson Brown Anthony Narcia, Jr. Alicia Gomez Stephanie Vincent Crystal Cantu, Maintenance 8/28 Nicole Delma Rachel Peters Joanne Stephens Elouise Carr, Law & Order Darren Peters, Nathan Enos Esperanza Santiago Daniel White Daniel Mercado, IS Fire & Safety Aliyah Vincent Dale Vance, Fire & Safety 8/30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8/23 Candi Chavez, Sanitation Jessica Corella Rocio Castro Arrow Bowman Daniel Pablo Brandon Dean Chaning Hoffman Dorissa Garcia, Liane Iglesias, Education William Narcia Ava Quinonez Azalyna White Virginia Mejia Johnny Perkins Community Government Christopher Johnston, IS Tommy Pablo Joshua Zepeda King-Benzie Peters David Oliver Jose Lopez, Law & Order Christian Soliz Christopher Vincent 8/31 Lashey White 8/24 Sheryl Grothe, Law & Order Jospeh Zabawa Brenice Kaisem, Law & Order Jeffrey Manuel, 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Parks & Recreation Juan Lopez Jasmine Kaniatobe Doria Garcia Reginald Delores Dorissa Garcia Jeffrey Manuel George Lopez Lisa Miller Armida Mattia Nancy Hernandez Jacoby Warren Michael Peters, Jr. Amanda Narcia Sharon Pablo Cruz Machado Anthony Narcia, Sr. Colleen Padilla Lorice Manuel Owen Santiago Michelle Narcia Florine Vincent Hope you have fun and Delora Vincent enjoy your special day. With love Baby Jay 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Janaya Lopez JoAnn Hulse Barry Thomas Wilson Antone Frankie Carlyle Arnulfo Bandin, III Misty Quintero I would like to wish “myself” a Denise Lewis Darren Peters Candi Chavez Stewart Peters very very Happy Birthday!!! Amiyah Deleon September 2 Labor Day Yay!!! Stacey Smith Amare Santiago Delila Villegas I’m gonna enjoy myself on the Jacob Vincent, Jr plane, on my way back from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bernadette White Happy Birthday King Paul Peters! To Juan Lopez, Happy Birthday AK-CHIN JOB OPPORTUNITIES You ordered your own gifts on From Uncle Joe Smith Amazon so I know you will like • Archaeologist Open to Current Fire Dept Temp/ Reserve EMTs: your day. Lucky kid I have. I Happy Birthday Barry and Jeff • Language Coordinator hope you liked your cake as We love you very much. Have • Transit Manager • Firefighter/EMT well just for you. You’re my a great great year. • Police Officer – Certified Open to Enrolled Community sweetest last baby and we all Debbie and Frasia • Deli Clerk (full-time) Members and Current love you for who you are! Open to Enrolled Ak-Chin Community Employees Only: Love Mom and your brothers Happy Birthday to my Members Only • Gaming Agent Grandson Owen Santiago • Art Technician Happy Birthday and many more to come. D’andre Vincent! May God bless you always • Cashier/Stocker (part-time) OMG 21 years young and be with you always. APPLICANTS CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE! with a basketball ball. Love you so much. Visit Ak-Chin Indian Community website (www.ak-chin.nsn.us) and click Job Openings to Enjoy your day Dre. Love Grandma Lena C. review or apply for an open position. If you are claiming Indian Preference, proof of tribal Love Monda and Maverick enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application. Happy Birthday to Happy Birthday Mom Misty QuIntero I’m gonna make this short Have a good one. Love you. and sweet. Just want to tell From Grandma and Grandpa you thank you for everything you’ve done for me and Happy Birthday to my continue to do. I know I can Grandson Robert Santos, Jr. be a lot but you put up with it and many more to come. and for that I love you. May God bless you always. Love you so much. Happy Birthday Mom Grandma Lena C. Just want to say thank you for all that you do for us from Happy Birthday to my everything from cooking good grandson Joseph, Juan, food and fixing our hair. Sorry Michael Jr., Darren, we get on your nerves when we and Stewart and to my fight but we love you because granddaughters Michelle you put up with it. Hope you and Delila enjoy your special day with us Love, Grandma and we promise we will try not to fight.

Happy Birthday to my ole lady Celina. Hahaha. Thought I forgot about you huh. Just wanted to say I appreciate and am grateful, and thankful for everything you’ve done and continue to do for us and our little family. You and the kids are a blessing to me, and it wouldn’t be possible without you. That being said I hope you enjoy your special day Happy Birthday and what is planned. Rach, Aarron, Love your hubby Percy and Darren Lotsa love to all you Happy birthday to my August birthdays! Godmother Vanessa Love your family August 16 - September 5, 2019 Photos by Lois O’Donnell Begay continued from page 7 After the clinics, Begay was schools and eventually earn the 2018 Chinle, Arizona the special guest at the Ak- a scholarship to play golf at basketball run to a potential Chin Southern Dunes Bogle Stanford University. State Title. Vineyards Wine Dinner in the club’s Arroyo Grille, which The one year Begay and Tiger He signed autographs and included a fi ve-course meal, Woods roomed together, they took photos before making each paired with a diff erent bonded and became “best his way back to New Mexico. wine from Bogle Vineyards. friends.”

Begay spoke briefl y prior to He spoke about his Notah Brady Wilson PGA, dinner about how he got his general manager Begay Foundation and how start at golf at the age of 6 of Ak-Chin Southern he teamed up with GA years of age. He also talked Dunes is all smiles Champion Rickie owler about the opportunities of with his wife, Christy, to produce the new series getting various scholarships during the Bogle on Netfl ix, “Basketball or at an early age, which Vineyards wine dinner Nothing,” which focuses on at Arroyo Grille. Vice Chairman Gabriel Lopez and his wife, allowed him to attend private Salinda, and Notah Begay during dinner.

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