, A 1 August 2 - 15, 2019 Arizona Treasurer Chairman Miguel Kimberly Yee visits elected Vice-President Ak-Chin Community of Inter-Tribal Article by Runner Staff subitted photo Association of Arizona Article by Runner Staff subitted photo

Ak-Chin Vice Chairman Gabriel Lopez, Arizona State Treasure Kimberly Yee and Ak- Chin Council member Lisa Garcia at the tribal headquarters on The Ak-Chin Indian approximately $15 billion in 2019, Treasurer Yee met with L-R: President – Bernadine Burnette (President – Ft. McDowell Yavapai-Apache Community leadership assets and stewards the cash Ak-Chin Vice-Chairman Nation), Secretary - Dr. Damon R. Clarke (Chairman – Hualapai Tribe) and Vice- President – Robert Miguel (Chairman – Ak-Chin Indian Community). Swearing in the welcomed Arizona State management of Arizona’s Gabriel Lopez and Council new administration is Judge Sierra Russell – Councilwoman Yavapai-Apache Nation. Treasurer Kimberly Yee to $40 billion state budget and member Lisa Garcia at Ak- the Community on Thursday, related payments to state Chin tribal headquarters. On Thursday, July 18th, McDowell President, and ociall taking their oaths in ul lected into oce in agencies, local governments After her visit, she posted a Ak-Chin Chairman Robert ITAA Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Sedona. November 2018, Treasurer and public schools. As photo on social media saying Miguel was elected amongst Damon R. Clarke, Hualapai Yee began her term in January Treasurer, she also serves she enjoyed her visit to Ak- his peers of Tribal Leaders Tribal Chairman, who all Chairman Miguel was deeply 2019 and has been visiting as the Chairman of the State Chin “and looks forward to from throughout Arizona as took their ath of ce honored and speechless when Arizona’s Indian tribes and Board of Investment and the future partnerships with the the new Vice-President of before Judge Siera Russell, he was elected. other organizations. State Loan Commission and Community.” the Inter-Tribal Association Yavapai-Apache Nation is a member of the State Land of Arizona (ITAA, formerly Council member. o have the confidence he first Asian American Selection Board,” according To learn more about Treasurer the Inter-Tribal Council of faith, (and) support of elected to a state-wide to the state ocial website Yee or current state treasury Arizona) during their annual Not present was ITAA 2nd leadership from other tribes oce in Ariona reasurer news visit https://aztreasury. retreat which took place at Vice-President-elect Terry is truly a privilege,” he said. Yee is the state’s chief Formerly a State gov/. the Poco Diablo Resort in Rambler, Chairman of the “I can’t say enough of their banking and investment Representative representing Sedona, Arizona. San Carlos Apache Tribe. continued support of me, this ocer she safeguards District #20 from 2013 – will truly go down as one of Chairman Miguel and other he newl elected ocials the highlights of my tenure. elected ocials which were actually elected during It speaks volumes when you included, ITAA President a meeting at the AA oces are chosen by respected and Sherman Indian Bernadine Burnette, Ft. in Phoenix weeks prior to more experienced leaders High School presents ITAA continued on page 3 at Ak-Chin Education Summer Harvesting Article by R. Peters and Photo by C. Picciuolo Article and photos by icciuolo

Karlene Clifford M.S., PPS and cultural/traditional leader Lori Sisquoc discuss the benefits and history of Sherman Indian School in Riverside, California. Many Ak-Chin Indian within the United States Chin Language Department Community members have Department of Interior, and is to sing a traditional song, attended or have had their of no cost to American Indian which was described as During a Friday delivery of self- propelled chopper which has been sold to a dairy and children attend Sherman students to attend. a blessing/prayer, for the the Runner newspaper in the is then blown into a trailer. will be shipped to the dairy Indian School in Riverside, school as a thank you for Community, photojournalists The harvesting and hauling as needed. Approximately California, and now the The visit was hosted by their warm welcome when Chris Picciuolo and Justine are contracted by Robinson 135,000 tons of corn silage school has come to ACIC for the Ak-Chin Education she visited for a graduation. Peters stopped to capture Farms, who harvests corn, were grown this year. a visit. Department. Out of district a summer harvesting of wheat, barley, and sorghum At this time, we haven’t counselor at Ak-Chin Ak-Chin language technician silage corn in one of the in Arizona, New Mexico, and decided what will be grown The high school is federally Education Department, Lusan Enos talked to fields ust west of Ak-Chin west Texas. in this field net ear but funded through the Bureau Yolanda Miranda, M. Ed, everyone in the room about Headquarters. will probably (be) barley or of Indian Education (BIE), invited employees of the Ak- her experience as an alum. “The corn was planted March cotton.” The photo shows the corn 1st,” shared Steve Coester, silage being chopped by a Ak-Chin Farm Manager. “It Sherman continues to page 7

g 2 u u t t g g t g s A - ts g 9 u s s u t 2 August 2 - 15, 2019 July Community Gathering focuses on bahidag harvest Story and photos by Runner sta Jacob’s presentation was weeks watching the hiosik With the monsoon looming thoughtful, informative, or flower hen the hiosik around the Community and showcasing their harvest dries, the fruit should swell visible through the glass success and explained simply and be ready for picking. windows and doors of the in a how-to format with Ak-Chin Service Center, Salt photos and Power point. Appropriate dress is also River Indian Community Sincere and honest, he also encouraged. Jacob shared Garden Coordinator Jacob touched on mistakes and that some young participants Butler shared a presentation lessons learned from those would wear t-shirts, shorts on the Saguaro Harvest and experiences. and fli-flos ats long Syrup Making to a packed sleeve shirts and pants will audience of over fift guests He also opened his actually help one stay cool in on Thursday, July 25. presentation by passing the hot harvest weather. around a small jar of syrup Hosted by the Ak-Chin where Gathering guests tried Jacob also mentioned that Language Program, the July on their ce:mait (tortilla) or he was taught that before Community Gathering was by itself. He mentioned that a he began to harvest he is to an evening filled with humor small jar sells for forty bucks. select one ripe bahidag and culture, and a delicious meal But for Salt River, it is about rub it on oneself as a blessing. reared b the staff July Community getting their tribal members The process is to let the rain Gathering speaker engaged in cultural activities. know that it is wanted and Jacob Butler is no stranger to Jacob Butler explains ts a lot of work to make it being asked to come. He Ak-Chin. Invited many times the bahidag harves and he said. also shared that a harvest can to Ak-Chin to talk on many syrup making at the Ak- not take place after the rains Chin Service Center on topics or participate in tribal ne of the first things done because the fruit would be Thursday, July 25. events, Salt River’s own before a harvest is to make spoiled. RIGHT: odham arden u was a kuipad, a large “hashan Ak-Chin Education well-informed on the subject vaoi or saguaro rib that The goal of a harvest is to Director Dr. Mario Molina at hand. gather five large buckets with wife Tanya extends is used to collect fruit atop goodwill to Ak-Chin the high saguaros. Twine or because the syrup making An artist who does etchings on elders George and Phyllis metal tie wire is used to make process will reduce the yield. shell necklaces, he explained Lewis. the vapoi. He asks that harvesters look that he uses the syrup to to assign everyone a task and highlight his designs on the syrup, Jacob was encouraged Salt River Indian Community received help from Tohono As the kuipad are made, the taking turns to make it fun shells, soaking them. Often to learn how to harvest from has done an annual summer O’odham members Michael next thing to consider is where and enjoyable, and to make trading with members of the the saguaro or bahidag bahidag harvest for the past Enis and Amy Juan. to harvest. It is recommended sure that no unripe bahidag is Tohono O’odham nation, including learning to make four years. This most recent that one keeps an eye on picked. a completed necklace for the sru or sitol year, he shared that they Explaining step by step, a potential site for several Harvest continued from page 2 Ak-Chin elders stay cool indoors with fun bingo games

Story and photos by K. Morago The next elder bingo will be Ak-Chin elders have a variety held on Thursday, August 22 and of activities to stay cool this be hosted by Oasis Pavilion. Other summer and on Wednesday, July activities include projects in the elder 31 it was fun games of bingo after crafts room, and movie outings. the noon meal at the Elder Center. Other events include a visit to Ak-Chin lder Center staff the (Gila River) Sacaton Elders on member Georgia Corella called Monday, August 26, and Ak-Chin numbers and nearly everyone Council Update on Tuesday, August won a prize that day. From soda, 27. Please visit the Community household items, and yummy Calendar on page 5 or contact the snacks, it was a great afternoon to Elder Center at 568-1760. connect with everyone. Georgia Corella calls bingo numbers. Ak-Chin elders enjoy an afternoon of bingo. Next generation of leaders start with Ak-Chin Youth Council, tentative Inauguration date set meeting is also held with said. parents and guardians to explain Youth Council For parents and guardians policies and expectations. who may have questions, a Parent Meeting to assist The Youth Council filling out ackets is set for Coordinator is encouraging Wednesday, August 14. “anyone wanting to participate in this year’s To learn more about the inauguration as a youth upcoming inauguration or council member needs to Youth Council activities, have their application turned please contact the Youth A large sign in front of the Education/Library building guides in b rida August she Council oce at - young voters to the Youth Council election poll. ACYC photo Story and photo by K. Morago The Ak-Chin Youth Council held one female). their Youth Council Elections in the Library multi-purpose room Since that day, the Ak-Chin Youth on Friday, July 12 from 8:00am – Council has been mum on sharing 6:00pm. the results. “We still need to get confirmation regarding some of the Ak-Chin youth ages 13 - 25, and ocers for the lection outh enrolled members and/or other Council Coordinator Marla Antone Native American youth who said. reside within the Community’s boundaries, were encouraged to There is a process where winners Dawn Fuentes gives Mylauni Antone a ballot. cast their ballot and vote. from the election need to be 2 acho ar ice cream abbae ste carrots ociall notified accet the role peas biscuits ell Youth Council positions open and complete paperwork before included: President, Vice- they are sworn into Youth Council ri s plain ri s 12 president, Secretary, Treasurer, oce later this month A tentative red potato a sanic High School Representative (one date of Friday, August 23 for the yams salad reen beans cips male, one female), and Middle Inauguration was mentioned, pineapples anarin oranes School Representative (one male, deending on final aroval A or pears plit peas chicken 1 stir r popoers ean or chicken ixe eetables tostadas corn on co ourt berries seet brea

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Newspaper of the perform at Harrah’s Event Center Story by Runner staff Ak-Chin Indian Community ©2019 The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak- Casino on rida August with multile singles from the Chin has been off to a great start album reaching number three on 16600 N. 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Consequently, the tribes “We now move forward and have a common governmental status Ak-Chin Community Council continue to support the 21 tribes in as well as similar relationships with Chairman: Robert Miguel all eff orts to continue in imroving federal and state governments CA Vice Chairman: Gabriel Lopez our wa of life Chairman iguel is governed b a Board of irectors Council Members: Delia Carlyle, Lisa Garcia and Octavio Machado shared after his oath ceremony. comosed of Presidents irst ice President econd ice President Regular Contributors: The ITAA was established sixty- and Secretary/Treasurer. 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Be on the lookout for upcoming issue is due by announcement for the full details! FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 Please let us know how we can best support you Please submit all announcements, and your student so that they can show up for wishes, etc. no later than school on time every day. Have a great 2019- FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 2020 School Year! Any material submitted after the Sincerely, AUGUST 9TH DEADLINE Cannot be guaranteed placement. Liane Iglesias and Renee Carter But, if appropriate and relevant, Ak-Chin Indian Community Will be included in the following issue. ruanc cers August 2 - 15, 2019 Summer Reading Thank You This is the 9th year the Ak- Vekol, Gayle Yarberry (our Chin Library has celebrated temp) and the parents and Summer Reading!!! Over the caregivers who continue to For many children across the country the school bells have days of learning new things, solving new problems and year, the Library celebrated suort the ibrars eff orts rung and classes are in session. The summer is gone and making new friends. As kids prepare to tackle their fi rst with hosting a pool party, or to keep the youth reading!!! the seasonal adventures are now sweet memories to refl ect days of school we were lucky enough to get the following if the Monsoon hit, the party on. selfi es from proud families. would be moved indoors The Library enjoys being at the Library. Weather able to provide programs for does not stop us from the youth that will inspire Plenty of parents proudly watched their kids rise up to take The Runner wishes all new and returning students a happy celebrating the kids who them to read and become on the new challenges the new school year has in store; school year! actively participate in our lifelong readers. summer reading programs and logging in their reading minutes. The Summer Reading goal for everyone (youth and adults) is to read 1,000 minutes.

Twenty youth attended this year’s pool party and braved the high temperatures.

Thank you to the following: Youth Council, the Ak-Chin Angelica Antone and Adrian Montana. Annabelle Gutierrez. Brenley Hackney. Emerson Antone. Fire Department, Parks & Rec, the Lifeguards, Transit, GAME HACKER Article and photos by J. Peters

Desiree Bernal and Chikis Rodarte. Dante, King, and Tyler Peters. Edward and William Nathan Bernal. Martinez.

Game hacker Sophia Schweitzer reads Coding Games in Scratch to help complete the multiple tasks. Game Hacker is one of Ak- It has been increasing its Chin Library’s programs educationally motivated that is helping the youth program with every class, excel in computer coding with new challenges assigned Elizabeth and Isabella Kaylan Peters, Isaiah Peters Isaac King. Isaiah Aviles. and software confi guration by Library Technician, Antone. and Kylie Carlyle. Game Hacker continues to page 7 Correction! In issue 14, we The Runner would like accidentally listed to apologize for the Candida Upton as the mishap. Congratulations 4th GED graduate of Candida and thank you the year, when she was to GED Instructor, Desiree actually the 5th GED Guarino for bringing this graduate of 2019. oversight to our attention.

Larisa Rascon, Liliana Kingston Narcia. Maddie Delores. Mark Pablo Jr. Rascon, and Viviana Rascon.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Mateo and Antonio Mason Bowman. Reggie Delores. Dr. Seuss Rodriguez.

Ryleigh and Mayleigh Delores. Sophie Languren.

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” – Sydney J. Harris August 2 - 15, 2019 Keeping young children active and encouraging outdoor play boosts learning Submitted by: Michelle Reimer, First ings First Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested doctors start C here has een prescribing play for young unexpecte population explosion children. “Play supports the at te inal ount nial are formation of the safe, stable, an ontrol Selter. So uc so and nurturing relationships tat te sta as place a sin in with all caregivers that ront o te oor tellin people te are ain a ar tie children need to thrive,” the acceptin an ore anials. report said. e are approacin Summer is a perfect esperation oe sai nial opportunity to take a drive to are an ontrol irector ura escape the summer heat and icael. e ae aroun incorporate some outdoor os an about cats. e are activities that allow toddlers opin people can see it in teir and preschoolers to spend eart to coe in an aopt a time outside exercising their ne ail eber or een oster one. bodies and minds. hunt - think of things you Parents are also encouraged might see while outside to allow their child some icael sai tat anial Play in an outdoor, natural then use the list to collect time for free play, where the populations see to rop ro environment helps engage a items as you walk. child chooses what activities anuar trou pril but tis young child’s senses. First • Show your child how to to do that will allow their ear te aount o stras an Things First reminds families elore the forest floor or imagination and creativity to ropos kept te sta at a that a nature trip doesn’t have grassy lawn. take over. rantic leel urin tat tie. to be a far-off lace it could • Point out bugs. be a neighborhood park or • Talk about what you see, For more ways on how e a ae to start akin local splash pads. hear and smell. parents can support their soe tou ecisions soon • Observe patterns in a little one’s development and icael sai. Here are a few activities to stream or rainbows made learning through play watch o elp brin te population get you started: by splashing water. FTF’s short video at http://bit. • Go on a nature scavenger on te sta at nial are • Have a meal outside. ly/FTFplay. an ontrol are oerin all os oer seen onts o ae Use the information above to or onl . tat inclues find some time to get outdoors icrocippin an sots. ll with your infants, toddlers cats oer te ae o seen and preschoolers, so they can onts are oere or . learn, grow and thrive. tat inclues icrocippin an sots. About First Things First – First Things First is a voter-created, e inal ount nial are an ontrol Selter is open statewide organization that an to funds early education and ona’s an enesa’s health programs to help kids to an Satura’s be successful once they enter to . eir kindergarten. Decisions about ebsite is psoo.l how those funds are spent iU Sortene U. e are made by local councils can be oun on acebook staffed b communit pinalcountanialcontrol. ou volunteers. To learn more, can look or aoptable anials visit FirstThingsFirst.org at .petarbor.co. AUGUST COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUGUST 2019 Tournament @ 8am AUGUST 19 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Elder Center w/ Elder Shopping & 1 2 3 Monica Rubio Errands 1pm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Elder Shopping & AUGUST 20 25 26 27 28 29 30 Errands 1pm Goodwill Shopping

UPCOMING EVENTS PARKS & REC Community Gathering Held at EDUCATION AUGUST 5 AUGUST 21 the Service Center, 6- 9PM Community Meeting Held at Elder Shopping & Movies AUGUST 13TH – 15TH Ak-Chin Service Center, 6-8PM GED Schedule Errands 1PM Co-ed Youth Volleyball ELDER CENTER INFORMATION Elder Center-520-568-1760 Monday - Friday AUGUST 22 Practice 5:30pm – Center Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am-12:00pm AUGUST 7 Bingo hosted by Oasis 8 AM to 5 PM 8:30pm Breakfast 7:30 AM to 9 AM Monday/Tuesday/ Beat the Heat Pavilion Lunch 12 noon Thursday/Friday Presentation AUGUST 19TH – 20TH Transportation-520-568-1760 or 520-568-1769 2:00pm - 5:00pm w/ Erin Kariuki Angels AUGUST 23 Co-ed Youth Volleyball Please Call Before 4 PM Wednesday Care Home Health Craft w/ The Library Practice 5:30pm – Eggs Delivered every Tuesday. 4:30pm - 7:00pm 12pm 8:30pm Eggs pick up Wed-Fri 8 AM-3 PM After Hours 520-858-5043 Elder Shopping &

Elder Shopping and Errands are AUGUST 8 Errands 1pm AUGUST 21ST – 22ND provided every Monday and Friday Movie Day at 1 PM If you need transportation Rec Staff will be at a for Shopping and Errands on any AUGUST 26 conference Other day, please call Transit Department. 520-568-1630 AUGUST 9 Visit to Dist 3 Elder

LIBRARY INFORMATION Craft w/ The Library Center Sacaton AUGUST 27TH – 29TH *Needs to be signed up to be in 9:30am to 1pm program. Call 520-568-1675 for Co-ed Youth Volleyball more information. Elder Coloring- Elder Shopping & Leaving @ 9am Takes place at the Elder Center Practice 5:30pm – Japan Pop – Transportation to and Errands 1pm 8:30pm from library is required. You must be 10 years or older to participate. ELDER CENTER AUGUST 27 Baby Time! – every Wednesday, 10:30-11:00am. Children 0-5 ONLY. AUGUST 12 Council Updates New Pool Hours OVERDRIVE TRUCK – No signup AUGUST 1 Elder Shopping & required, Children under 8 yrs must Wednesday through be accompanied by an adult. Strong Heart Study Errands 1pm AUGUST 28 Friday LIBRARY HOURS Follow-Up Caregiver Support 2:00pm – 7:00pm Monday – Friday – 8AM-6PM Saturday-12PM-4PM Elder Center w/ Celina AUGUST 16 Meeting 11am Sunday-Closed 8am Elder Check Day Saturday and Sunday RECREATION INFORMATION AUGUST 30 10:00am through For more information on Rec Center events please call the Rec Center @ AUGUST 2 Elder Shopping & Elder Shopping & 7:00pm 520-568-1740 Discussion of Elder Errands 1pm Errands 1pm Open Gym Saturday & **Calendar Subject to Change** Volleyball Sunday 11am-3pm August 2-15, 2019 AK-CHIN FARM BOARD MINUTES

ere ere no ore ites on U 2 2 1 te aena. e eetin as Purcasing aourne at .. Request for Proposal For: eetin as el at te FACILITY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE onerence oo on anuar e Mee�ng Dae REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS . eetin as calle to arc SERVICE PROVIDER (“FGMSP”) orer at a.. WEEKLY WATER FEATURE es ecil eters MAINTENANCE AT The Ak-Chin Indian Community (“Owner”) is requesting ebers present ecil eters ctin oar Secretar and accepting proposals to perform regular weekly arles Sance ustin abaa Dae ebruar AK-CHIN CIRCLE Facility Grounds Maintenance Service at the property ob ot onerence all arl located at 16000 North Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ ustin bsent excuse. lso The Ak-Chin Indian Community (“Community”), Maricopa, present Stee oester ar 2 2 1 85139 known as (Ak-Chin Circle). This will include the Arizona is seeking proposals for weekly maintenance for maintenance of the roads landscaping on the both sides anaer rian ens alter ars. eetin as el at te ouncil the Splash Pad and Water Wall features located at The of Narcia Road, Sudagi, Ak-Chin Parkway & Tobi Road railer on ebruar . Family Entertainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle on the Ak- and the areas around the bus stop. Ground Maintenance arles Sance ae a otion eetin as calle to orer at Chin Community. Maintenance will include all chemical will also include the 20 acre grass area known as Ak- to approe te aena. Secon . adustments sand and cartridge filter cleaning strainer Chin Circle Field and retention area to the North and b ob ot. a ote o or baskets empting, vacuuming or brushing as determined East of UltraStar this will also include the area around aainst absent te oreoin ebers resent ustin by the Owner. Four draining and power washing per year, the Central Plant property located at 15960 N. Narcia otion as approe. abaa arles Sance ecil billed and approved separately. Street. eters arl ustin an ob ot arles Sance ae a otion onerence all. lso resent Proposals are due on or before 10:00AM MST on to approe te eetin inutes Stee oester ar anaer Daily porter, landscape, and power washing services shall st or anuar . Secon b an lesa elson optroller Wednesday, August 21 , 2019. be performed during an eight (8) hour work day (Monday ob ot. a ote o or thru Friday). The FGMSP is to have a minimum of one aainst absent te oreoin ob ot ae a otion to A pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00pm MST on (3) employee on site forty (40) hours a week performing otion as approe. approe te eetin aena. Thursday, August 8th, 2019. Location will be Ak-Chin these services. Additionally, parking lot sweeping to be Secon b ecil eters. a ote Capital Projects Conference room, 45710 W. Farrell Road, performed on a monthly basis. o or aainst te oreoin on the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Maricopa, AZ. A site ue to te absence o lesa otion as approe. visit will follow immediately after the meetings conclusion. Daily porter and landscape maintenance services are to elson Stee presente te ar inancials. ere ere arles Sance ae a otion be rovided b a firm eerienced with the landscaing It is anticipated that the Owner will make an award or reject of ublic or commercial grounds or a firm eerienced no ue canes a ceck to approe te eetin inutes as receie ro alcot or anuar . Secon b all proposals received in response to this request at a regular in providing contract landscape services. FGMSP shall on soe coon innin. ob ot. a ote o or. Ak-Chin Indian Community Council meeting. However, provide all suitable equipment required to complete Stee oester presente is aainst te oreoin otion Owner at its discretion may postpone said action for such the necessary services. Daily landscape maintenance ontl crop report to te as approe. time as the Community Council designates. services shall be provided for a lump sum monthly rate, oar. lala a soe and paid for in the month following services rendered. rain an col elas. ecans t is anticiated that the contract will be effective anuar ill be all areste in te lesa elson presente 2020. The contract shall be for a period ending December, It is anticipated that the Owner will make an award or olloin eeks. arle inancials to te oar. Se 31, 2020 and shall be renewable upon mutual agreement of in oo sape lookin to ill be present upate reject all proposals received in response to this request at Owner and Maintenance Company. The contract arising a regular Ak-Chin Indian Community Council meeting. ertiliin itin a eek. nubers to te next otatoes ere plante. e eetin. from a proposal accepted and approved by Owner may be However, Owner at its discretion may postpone rriation istrict are cun Stee oester presente is terminated with a sixty (60) day notice by either party. said action for such time as the Community Council back on ater usae. ontl rien report on designates. e coon as all been crops. Bid Packages will be available after the Pre-Bid meeting. areste. t is anticiated that the contract will be effective anuar Request for Proposal (“RFP”) instruction and information 01, 2020. The contract shall be for a period ending noration rearin package and related information may be obtained from ob ot aske i an a ep roect as December 31, 2020 and may be renewable upon mutual the Ak-Chin Indian Community Purchasing Department, inoration as aailable ien to te boar at te agreement of Owner and FGMSP. The contract arising 42507 West Peters & Nall Road, Maricopa, Arizona 85138, from a proposal accepted and approved by Owner may or i anone a looke last eetin. ecil also into oinin te ntertribal entione tat Stee and may be requested via fax: (520) 568-1040 Attention: be terminated with a sixty (60) day notice by either party. ricultural ouncil. is oester ar anaer Flora Howerton, Purchasing Manager or electronic mail ill be orare to ouncil ranon eters reasurer using [email protected]. or urter reie. Stee ieann inance Detailed RFP can be picked up at the Ak-Chin irector an ctaio Purchasing ce Purchasing anager lora owerton acao ouncil eber ([email protected]) at 42507 West Peters and rian ens ro alter i pa a isit to a reen Nall Road, Maricopa AZ, 85138, starting on Wednesday, ars ae presentation ouse in leen ile August 7th, 2019. The deadline for submitting your to te oar ebers orner. ere as no action proposal is Friday, August 29th, 2019 at 12:00 pm., present. alter ars taken at tis tie. ill be takin oer late proposals will not be accepted. otatoes an business ill reain te sae as beore. arles Sance oar Flora Howerton, Purchasing Manager ill be akin sae eber ill be subin Ak-Chin Indian Community presentation to ouncil at a a leer to te ounit 42507 W. Peters and Nall Road later ate. ouncil or approal. is Maricopa, AZ 85138 presentation on te ep ter a expire an rora as presente b oul like to continue entures. iscussion serin on te ar oar on te possibilit o roin or aitional e ears. ep ere on te ars or eical use onl startin o oter business on te it initial test on acres aena. ob ot ae a an possible increase otion to aourn te eetin acreae on outcoe at . Secon b ecil eters. ro initial testin. lso iscusse on te nees e Mee�ng Dae te process o roin an arc arestin te plants. is oul be orare to es ecil eters ouncil or urter reie. ctin oar Secretar Dae arc 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 4– Fr. Peter Teresa McConnell August 11 – Fr. Peter Teresa McConnell August 18– Fr. Antony Tinker August 25 – Fr. Antony Tinker

August 11 – Feast of the Assumption 7pm, Fr. Benedict Mary Lieb

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 2-15, 2019 HDS summer youth party at UltraStar

Story and photo by C. Picciuolo

n ul staff and in attendance, our HDS summer youth workers associates and we also have gathered at the UltraStar our staff hose are all the ulti-tainment Center at Ak- key players that help make Chin Circle to commemorate the whole program possible, the hard work of the youth at so we want to include Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. everyone.”

HDS supervisor Erica Six summer youth workers in anuel oversees the total joined the HDS program and Summer Youth programs. this year, doubling the total She also has previous of last year. Three of the six experience working with Gila were able to make it to the River Indian Community celebration and had a blast Employment Training as a enjoying pizza, appetizers and youth coordinator. beverages while knocking down ins with staff “Yesterday was the last day Valisto. During the career day, hotel. their skills. On the personal of employment for all our Youth workers were able to HDS staff and summer various department managers side it’s what we are doing summer youth. At the end choose which positions they youth workers gather to at Harrah’s give presentations “We’re expected to, as an to tap into that. So, it’s more of the program we celebrate would be assigned to. This celebrate the last day of to the youth to recruit them. employee, be at our personal of that cultural identity and the program. The group with pizza and bowling,” said process starts with a career The youth worked at the and professional best. The finding out this is who enjoyed bowling and anuel day and reaching out to the buffet warehouse ool professional best is getting I am, this is what it’s about,’” eating pizza interested youth through Ak- housekeeping, valet and the (the youth) placed in jobs and said anuel “We have our summer youth Chin student counselor Teresa

Game Hacker continued from page 4 atthew Cross things, to break them out of their shell and explore all n ul th the class was that the world has to offer tasked by program instructor It induces creativity, and A storm approaches from Cross with building sets of allows their imaginative side the south with a flash of games following a set of to flourish while building different instructions given to something that is entirely lighting at the west end them. The right recreation of their own. of the Ak-Chin Indian each game resulted in a fun Community boundaries. prize and the honor of their It also teaches the kids games being available to play perseverance, motivating on the anticipated arcade them to keep moving forward July 25, 2019 table that will be built for when an obstacle is in front Photo by C. Picciuolo the facility and game hacker of them. This wonderful program in the coming years. program gives the kids an inside look into how everyday The program sessions products work. A lot of take place at the library on everyday technology uses ednesdas at m he coding and it will definitel program gives the kids an increase as societ flows into opportunity to jump into the future. So, why not teach the vast world of creating kids technological skills that Sherman continued from page 1 computer games. As fun as it will help them in years to “We went down to the beach among many others. really isn’t. They have a good many. is to create a virtual gaming come. a lot. At that time, when curriculum said achado world, the coding also helps I was there, we were able Also discussed was the “I think sometimes we get improves critical thinking, For more information on to go out and clean homes history of the school and the Garcia added, “It was a great the impression that boarding problem solving, and math Game Hacker or any of the for weekend outings. We Riverside Community, as opportunity for the family schools are kind of not a skills. library’s great programs were doing a little weekend well as the dedication and members that I know that good place to go, and given Programs like these also please contact the Ak-Chin cleaning for the elderly. So, experience of the teachers, went. It did help them grow our history with boarding encourages kids to try new ibrar at - we were making some money many of whom have been on and mature a little bit. It also schools, it wasn’t the best,” to buy our shampoos and staff - ears taught them to appreciate she said. stuff like that ust the whole Throughout the morning and what they have at home versus experience being there, I afternoon, many Community going away and having to do istoricall we started off enjoyed it. It taught me a lot members and Ak-Chin staff it for themselves.” our people were swept up of responsibility,” said Enos. stopped by to learn more and taken there (boarding about the school and enjoy he staff received a schools) and wanted to herman staff arlene a meal. Council members welcoming tour of parts of change the native people to Clifford PP and ctavio achado and isa the Community from the BIA leave their traditions and cultural/traditional leader Garcia were also on hand to House to the St. Francis of culture. What I liked about Lori Sisquoc gave a welcome Sherman and talk Assisi ission chool to the Sherman is that they still presentation about the about their family’s personal im-ak co-useum have that; front and center is highlights of the school, experiences as students. tradition and culture.” said Library Technician Matthew Cross shows the kids what including the native foods iranda made sure to give iranda the finished one of the video game project would look garden, Inter-Tribal sports, daughter ersonall her thoughts about the like once completed. career pathways, volunteer have seen her benefit greatl history of boarding schools, Visit https://www. opportunities, partnerships from going (to Sherman), which are historically known shermanindian.org/ to learn with local universities, annual and it’s not a punishment to the public and Native more about enrollment and campus events, residential school, like we need to get Communities as having been general information about the life and recreation activities, you away from home, it a negative experience for school.

Councilmembers Octavio Machado and Lisa Garcia address the room at the Ak-Chin Education Department and share their entertaining and heartwarming stories related to Sherman Indian School. Right: Ak-Chin Education Department out of district counselor Yolanda Miranda, M. Ed, welcomes Sherman staff and praises the school for the imporant work they do educating Native youth. August 2-15, 2019 Jose Miguel, Jr. showcases skills Southern Dunes introduces golf for Division II and III schools ball machine promotion Story and photos submitted by Jose Miguel, Sr. Story and photos by K. Morago n ly ose i el From far away, it looks like r. aene te r nnual a large gum ball machine. Soutest Socase Get closer and all those asketball ap. el in delicious looking gumballs oenix te cap a an are not gum balls but GOLF prospects ro te state BALLS! o riona aliornia an A ball from the Callaway eaa. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes golf ball machine. announced the arrival of it all te plaers their latest promotion, a Ak-Chin Southern Dunes copetin at a i leel golf ball machine filled with has a Summer Six Pack and it ae te te cance to Callaway Golf balls. Located other fun golf specials. Don’t socase teir skills an in the Southern Dunes golf have golf clubs? Not to talents in ront o iision shop, all you need to do is worry because you can rent an iision collees. purchase a $5 dollar token premium Callaway Club golf for the golf ball machine. clubs for a nominal fee. aliornia State oltecnic Jose Miguel, Jr. defends a top-ranked in the state high Uniersit Uniersit o school basketball guard. Not only will you receive To learn about other aliornia San ieo resno a personalized Ak-Chin acic Uniersit ust to specials or to book a tee Southern Dunes logo golf nae a e alon it local time, please visit https:// ball, but you get the chance collees cae an scoute www.akchinsoutherndunes. to win off soft goods in teir uture com. You can also stay up the shop. Receive a special talente prospects. to date by visiting their pink Tru Vis from the golf The new golf ball machine social media page at https:// at Ak-Chin Southern ball machine and you are a e cap consiste o www.facebook.com/pg/ Dunes is in the golf shop. winner!!! plaers an ere iie AkChinSouthernDunes. into teas. ac o te plaers o aene te Harrah’s continued from page 3 cap ere uarantee pla in e aes an a te cance to be eiter selecte to te op op or te Prepping for game time, Jose Miguel, Jr. showcased his nonseniorunerclassen basketball skills in a basketball camp in Phoenix. llStar aes. at aricopa i an as selecte to pla in Scool isplae a te unerclassen llStar ose o is a stuent successul perorance ae.

Ak-Chin members participate in Bell Biv Devoe will be at Harrah’s Event Ben Haggard joins Clint Black for one Center on Friday, August 30. Harrah’s show on Friday, October 11. the Mark West Basketball camp Beat Shazam, a game show Doors open at 7:00pm, with multiple Grammy, CMA and Story and photos submitted by Wesley Gonzalez hosted by Jamie Foxx showtime at 8:00pm. Tickets ACM award nominations, e kin arks an kis an akin ne riens. t t t t that tests guests on their start at $34.50. Great White as well as received six ecreation epartent sent u knowledge of timeless hits and Slaughter is an All-Ages Inspirational Country Music six counit ebers to o kis arrieanna illareal t took ar ork an oo from every decade. show. Awards. Turner is known for te ark est asketball an uciana iuel een raes to receie aars. ap. e aene on aars. uciana iuel Doors open at 7:00pm, with Lifehouse Friday, his unique voice and many as o cap an ere e receie an aar or er showtime at 8:00pm. Tickets September 20 hits including “Hometown breakast lunc an snacks. acaeic acieeents an start at $29.50. Bell Biv Lifehouse, an alternative Girl,” “Would You Go With e bean teir a b arrieanna illarreal receie Devoe is an All-Ages show. rock band from Los Angeles, Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is stretcin an arin up. an aar or outstanin will be bringing its energetic Love,” “Why Don’t We Just ark est a orer leaersip. ext ear ill Great White and Slaughter sound to The Events Center Dance” and “Long Black an oenix Suns basketball be te t ear te cap Friday, September 6 at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Train.” In addition, Turner is plaer oul conuct te as been oere an e are Great White & Slaughter will on Friday, September 20, one of the youngest members ornin routines. excite to oin aain. be live at Harrah’s Ak-Chin 2019. inducted into the Grand Ole Casino on Friday, September Opry, selling more than eight e kin cilren ere 6th. Experience two of the Founded in 1999, the band, million units and topping able to interact it oter quintessential 80’s rock acts formerly known as Blyss, more than 1.5 billion in global kis ro te oenix an together in one night! Since has been topping charts streaming and populated surrounin areas. ere 1982, the Great White sound with multiple hit singles radio. as a total o teas create u t has captivated audiences for the better part of 20 it a total o capers. worldwide with crushing years. The group, including Along with his success as ac a te oul pla enoe te cap because o blues-based guitar riffs and members Jason Wade, Rick a musician, Turner has also aes. e also learne te copetitieness eetin swagger that invokes an Woolstenhulme and Bryce tackled the written word o to run plas an ere ne riens an plain emotional high for anyone Soderberg, is best known for as an author. He released eucate eera trou basketball. earnin all te that listens. hits such as “You and Me,” his first book an tuff talks on ierent topics ierent stles o basketball “Hanging by a Moment,” Thoughts on Faith, Family ranin ro eucation to tat te ierent coaces Known for their mega-rock “Sick Cycle Carousel” and and Fatherhood,” in 2014, ail lie skills. teac us. t as so uc un anthems, “Once Bitten Twice “Breathing.” highlighting songwriting and u t an can’t ait or next ear Shy,” and “Rock Me,” they performing in his childhood. ac caper as ien a t t t t will be joined by Slaughter’s Since breaking into music in In support of early music ba incluin a erse ater like te cap because u signature glam metal vibe, 2000 with their debut album education, Turner created boles an a isor ic e experience a lot about kept tellin tea an you’re in for a night like “No Name Face,” Lifehouse The Josh Turner Scholarship as proie b te kin basketball. ne o te tins peers to pla it respect none other! Slaughter’s hits has released seven albums Fund to assist other children ecreation epartent. te taut us urin teir ae un no aer at include rock ballad “Fly to – cumulatively selling more following the same path ll o te kin kis o eucational presentations elpin teaates an the Angels,” and guitar led than 15 million around and mirroring his own aene sai tat te a as te aner o rus an encourain eerone on te “I’ll Never Let You Go.” the world. They have also upbringing. a blast copetin it oter to sta aa ro rus. court. topped the Hot 100 with a number two hit, “Hanging Doors open at 7:00pm, with by a Moment,” and shared showtime at 8:00pm. Tickets The Recreation Department is excited to announce the start of the Harvest continued from page 2 Youth Co-ed Volleyball League. Please see the flyer below for details. He explained that the stage with rock and roll start at $35.00. Josh Turner is If you have any questions you may contact the Recreation department icons including The Rolling an All-Ages show. by email at [email protected] or calling (520)568-1740. traditional harvesters prepare the bahidag on Stones, Pearl Jam and site. But his group in the Matchbox Twenty. Clink Black with Ben past has prepared it both Haggard October 11 Killin’ inside and outside with In recent years, Lifehouse has Time 30th Anniversary a mesuite fire either released “Lifehouse: Greatest Clint Black is bringing his way is wrong, but he Hits on Universal Music Still… Killin’ Time 30th shared that some of the Salt River member Jacob Butler Enterprises,” a chronological Anniversary Tour to Harrah’s taste will be missing if shares “sitol” or syrup with collection of the bands’ 18 hit Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, cooked inside. The pulp Duane and Jessica Dean. singles and best songs. October 11th, 2019. Don’t of the bahidag is prepared for be then allowed to cool at miss the Grammy Award cooking. It is important to room temperature. Doors open at 7:00pm, with winning artist, Clint Black! take out any rocks and small showtime at 8:00pm. Tickets With special guest Ben sticks in the pulp. With proper storage, sitol or start at $34.50. Lifehouse is Haggard. syrup can last a couple of an 18 years and over show. The cooking of the syrup years. Once a jar is opened, It was thirty years ago that involves a filtration rocess air and water can affect it Josh Turner Saturday, Clint Black hit the country using muslin or cheese cloth. September 28 music scene ith his first It is strained several times. He If you don’t practice these Josh Turner, MCA Nashville hit single, “A Better Man,” shared that the syrup must be things we lose them,” Jacob recording artist, will be others followed that included continually stirred so it does said reflecting on the rocess bringing his rich, deep voice “Killin’ Time,” “Nobody’s not burn. It will also take and distinctive sound to The Home,” and “Walkin’ several hours to cook. When Closing the presentation was Events Center at Harrah’s Away.” Awarded Top Male the syrup slowly runs down a the door rie rae b the Ak-Chin Casino on Saturday, Vocalist in several country spoon, it is considered done. Language Program. Jacob September 28, 2019. music organizations, he has graciously donated some also won an award for his The process does not end seeds, a garden gift bag and As one of country music’s duet with actress wife Lisa there. While hot, the syrup cultural stickers for the rae most recognizable talents, Hartman Black. Turner has been honored with needs to be canned. It should Harrah’s continues to page 11 August 2 - 15, 2019 Teams play with heart at Luis and Mercedes Garcia

Memorial Tournament Article and photos by Runner Staff They loved the sport of played with. In its fourth half, Pathway came within Game and Now waiting on basketball. They loved their and final ear the free fee one point, down 43-44. PF4 the Outcome of My Love’s family. When tragedy struck entry tournament was open, had too much energy and Team... if they win this one four years ago and took their welcoming teams as far away maintained the lead with a Both My Baby’s teams will be young lives, family and as Whiteriver, AZ. final score of - P was in the Championship....” Both friends worked hard to pick headed to the championship teams made championship. up the pieces and have since Girls teams’ Gila River and game. honored their memory and Copa Crew played hard Championship play for the family through basketball. for a chance to be in the Pathway came in third-place boys’ bracket was now on. championship game against with All-Tourney recognition First, PF4 and AKC1 went Gila River member and relative to the Garcia children The Fourth Annual Luis and the Contenders. Copa Crew going to #23 Cesar Ruiz. head to head in an exciting Antonio “Gohk” Davis sang a traditional song at half Mercedes Garcia Memorial came out on top 56-33 and basketball matchup. AKC1 court before the championship games. Boys AKC1 and Tournament took place Gila River ended up with a Before the championship led through the first half u girls Copa Crew players gather around Davis with silent respect. at the Ak-Chin Parks and third-place win. games started, Gila River 21-14 at halftime. Recreation gym for two days, member and relative to the Whiteriver faced Maricopa’s MVP. July 20 and 21. All-Tourney honors went to Garcia children, Antonio The score stayed close but Copa Crew Hype. Taking Della White and members of #5 Brooklyn Pablo. Copa “Gohk” Davis sang a it was clear the Ak-Chin a double-digit lead, 13 – 0, her family presented t-shirts Seven high school boys’ Crew moved on to the traditional song at half court boys were determined to from the start, the Contenders to the top three teams, blue for teams and eight high school championship game. and shook hands with AKC1 play their best to honor their seemed confident to earn the Luis and pink for Mercedes. girls’ teams participated in and Copa Crew players, fallen teammate Luis with win. However, Copa Crew She also thanked NABI for the special event to honor Boys team AKC1, comprised who gathered in a half circle every three pointer and every Hype fought back and closed the donated gift bags given Luis James Garcia and of Ak-Chin Indian around him. rebound. Final score in the the lead to nine points at half- to the tournament MVP’s. Mercedes Aryssa Garcia. Community member players, boy’s championship game time 24 - 15. The Contenders Her niece Imani Antone and Double elimination bracket defeated Pathway to move on To keep everyone posted was re-grouped and secured their her friend donated the MVP play began on Saturday, July to the championship game. on social media, mom championship win with a awarded basketballs. 20 morning with the girl’s Pathway then had to play PF4 Della White shared Sunday Earning All-Tourney was final score of games starting first and the (Maricopa High ballers) to afternoon. “Luis and PF4’s Josiah Jackson and The food concession was also boy’s games rotating in- have another shot at AKC1. Mercedes 4th Memorial Dominic Arbizu from AKC1. Earning All-Tourney honors the final fundraising efforts to between. Basketball Tournament is Tournament MVP honors were Aleena Estrada from pay for the Garcia children’s Pathway and PF4 battled dwindling down to the last went to Jose Miguel, Jr. Copa Crew Hype and Jazz headstone and upcoming Ak-Chin and Maricopa was and traded shot for shot with games... My Baby Boy’s Nosie from the Contenders. Fourth Year Memorial which well-represented with teams PF4 up 24-21 at the half. Team Ak-Chin will be in For the girl’s championship Contenders guard Jaylyn was held Saturday, July 27. both Luis and Mercedes once With 1:49 left in the second the Boys Championship game, the Contenders from Nashio was named Girls

Left: Girls Champions The Contenders pose with the Garcia family and Ak-Chin recreation program coordinator Thomas Carlyle.

Below: Copa Crew and AKC1 join the large group of Community members, Garcia family, and Rec staff.

Top: AKC1 player takes it Above: Copa Crew Hype player to the hoop for a score. looks for an open teammate. The crew played a great tourney. Bottom: Boys runners up, team PF4.

Left: Copa Crew Hype live up to their name with a solid runner up performance. Right: AKC1 players proudly display their championship t-shirts.

Lil’ Natives take on Piestewa Tournament Story and photos by C. Picciuolo It was a sweltering American soldier to die in players poured water on their weekend at the Salt River combat. heads when they went back Pima-Maricopa Indian onto the field Community’s Recreation Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Fields for the 2019 Fiesta team Lil’ Natives participated Ak-Chin Youth Council youth Bowl Lori Piestewa National this year, along with the health coordinator Marla Antone Native American Games fair and opening ceremonies helps her husband Tony, a Youth Baseball Tournament. where they also were able to coach of the Lil’ Natives, in meet the Piestewa Family. the dugout and was on hand 12 teams gave their all during the Piestewa Games. to move toward a final The Natives’ 1-2 record championship game in the wasn’t enough to advance “We hope the players tournament bracket, with them to the tournament enjoyed themselves, had fun the Expos taking third place, bracket, but instead they and maybe learned a little Chinle Windtalkers in second played a scrimmage game the more while participating in and Gila River Bears with following week on July 27 the Piestewa Games,” said first lace honors against the Anegam, AZ team Antone. after a part of the tournament The games were established was canceled. “We also would like to thank in 2003 to honor Lori the families that were able to Lil’ Natives team poses for a picture with coach after a hard-fought game at Salt Piestewa, a Hopi Warrior Despite the heat, both teams come out and support their River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community during the Fiesta Bowl Lori Piestewa Native and American soldier who played very well and had players and the team.” American Games Youth Baseball Tournament. was the first female ative homeruns and strikeouts as

Above: Photobooth photo of Lil’ Natives during the opening ceremonies. Submitted by Marla Antone.

Above: Lil’ Natives pitcher Chizzum throws the heat during the Piestewa Tournament.

Right: Runner tries to steal third but Lil’ Natives are playing good defense. 1 August 2 - 15, 2019 August 2 - 15, 2019 11 Harrah’s continued from page 8 Show opener Ben Haggard is Tickets for all shows are available at https://www. the youngest son of country ticketmaster.com/harrahs-ak-chin-casino-tickets- music legend Merle Haggard. maricopa/venue/204909 Expect some Merle classics and a few Ben originals.

Doors open at 7:00pm, with showtime at 8:00pm. Tickets start at $44.50. Clint Black is an 18 years and over show.

The Events Center, which opened in early 2019, seats LEFT: Rock and metal bands Great White and Slaughter will rock the Harrah’s Event Center on 2,000 people and is part of Friday, September 6. ABOVE: Rock band Lifehouse performs for one show on Friday, September the Casino’s multi-million- 20. ABOVE RIGHT: Country music male vocalist Josh Turner brings his classic country to Harrah’s dollar renovation. on Saturday, September 28. AUGUST Employee Birthdays Arnold A irre a rder dy A irre A

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Visit Ak-Chin Indian Community website (www.ak-chin.nsn.us) and click Job Openings to review or apply for an open positi on. If you are Teri De La Cruz claiming Indian Preference, proof of Injury Prevention Specialist tribal enrollment MUST be submitt ed Health Education at the ti me of applicati on.

Happy Birthday to you Granddaughter Esperanza S. So glad for you on your 18 teen day. God bless you on your day. Celebrate it but don’t go crazy. Love you all, Grandma Connie S.

Anthony, my son Happy Birthday and many more in the years to come. God bless you now and forever. With Love, Mom

Happy Birthday to my granddaughters Jennifer and Rachel, and my grandson Christian Love, Grandma 12 August 2 - 15, 2019 Beck brings party to Ak-Chin Pavilion Story and photo by C. Picciuolo In a show packed with big the artists that you could feel band, and Spoon, who could etched in the psyche of music bands, 6-time Grammy Award- the bass emanating from the have headlined the tour just as listeners as fans at the venue winning artist Beck brought speakers. Live Nation and well. “Thank you, Ak-Chin- enjoyed singing along. the house down with his Ak-Chin Pavilion staff were am I saying that right?” asked iconic radio hits and boundless friendly and accommodating Spoon lead singer Britt Daniel, Beck started his set with his energy for the Sunday, July 21 and VIP parking was close to to which the crowd responded, classic, “Loser,” which had “Night Running Tour” stop at the venue. “Yes!” Daniel continued, “I the packed pavilion beaming Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix read about Ak-Chin today!” with memories. He delighted with co-headliners Cage the The Lexus VIP Club was a fans with his most well- Elephant. relaxing oasis between bands Cage the Elephant is a band known standards such as “The Confetti released into the crowd as Cage joined Beck. with cozy seating, a local that I played often as a DJ New Pollution” and “Devil’s I had the pleasure of acoustic act and a private on WONC 89.1 in Illinois. Haircut,” as well as his new era euphoric experience for those “People from Phoenix are just experiencing the VIP wrap-around bar. Their singles, “Come a Little of singles, “Wow,” “Dreams” in seats, as streams of bright a little bit closer to the sun,” Premium Seating for an Closer,” “Ain’t No Rest for and “Saw Lightning.” white ticker tape confetti said Beck. “Desert people intimate evening at the venue. Opening the night were the Wicked” and “Trouble” floated in from the stage to the know how to take it a little bit The seats were so close to Starcrawler, a glam punk are popular tunes quietly Beck brought the finale to a VIP section and beyond. higher.”

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