Maric o pa, Ariz o n a V olume X X X III, Issue 8 April 19 - May 2, 2019
The grid was open for play at Ak- Chin Circle, April 12-16, for the Harrah’s celebrates 25th Meti earns second win, Burke 2nd Annual Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun World Long Drive ualifier. Anniversary and Grand takes rst at 2nd Annual Kicking off the 2019 WLD Tour, Ak-Chin was the first event on the Opening of The Events Center schedule, and the first to be televised Story and photo by R. Peters Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun as well, with a live telecast airing Tuesday, April 16, 4 pm ET on GOLF Channel.
Not only was Ak-Chin ready for another action-packed weekend, the 500-yard grid was also primed for the event, receiving positive nods for its lush green appearance. Ak- Chin Southern Dunes crew worked tirelessly after last year’s WLD, putting in a new irrigation system and growing fresh new Bermuda grass to ensure the grid was at its absolute best.
On Friday, April 12 Andrew Herbert, Scott Kalamar and Dan McIntosh earned top honors at the Ak-Chin ualifier. Herbert had From left: Brandon Peters, Community Treasurer, Lisa Garcia the most cumulative points in the Council member, Robert Miguel, Chairman, Louis Manuel, Gabriel Lopez, Vice -Chair and Council member Octavio Machado during final qualifying round. All three The Event Center ribbon cutting ceremony at Harrah’s. Story and photo by R. Peters Continues to page 10 Continues to page 10 Ak-Chin Parks and Recreation long JDRF Foundation awaited basketball courts finally open raises over 1 Million Story and photos by A. Santiago in annual event Story and photos by J. Peters The JDRF Walk One has led a strong journey to raise money to help find a cure to end T1D for 29 years, and on April 6th the JDRF Arizona Chapter held their annual walk to bring awareness and support to the millions that are affected by type one diabetes.
Hundreds of people headed to Sloan Park, the Spring Training site for the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, for the 5k race that started at 9am. Ak- Chin Health Education set up the Ak-Chin Indian Community booth alongside other donators to show Ak-Chin Parks and Recreation Staff pictured with Ak-Chin Tribal Council on the new and improved their support and provide a staging basketball courts, located north of the recreation gymnasium. area for community participants. April 4, 2019 Ak-Chin Recreation Peters, David Peters Sr., Stanley Recreation from Martin Antone all Raising over 1 million dollars with had an opening of the newly Atone, and himself playing in 10 the way down to current employees. over 16,000 in attendance the event installed basketball courts North of tournaments in Tonoho O’odham Council man Octavio also shared has brought them so much closer to the gymnasium. and being only the 5 players, they a memory of his youth age on finding a cure for Juvenile Diabetes won 8 out of the 10 games. Council how he learned how to get up in (type one diabetes), a disease that woman Lisa Garcia gave out a the morning and get ready which has been diagnosed in over 200,000 Language Department staff Lerline cases in the nited States yearly. Peters and Lusan Enos sent out a motivational speech being said the taught him to use that for work and Arizonan/Baltimore Ravens Tight recreation is not only about sports prayer following a ceremony song the military or any job he took. The The Ak-Chin community has been End Mark Andrews speaks at the for everyone. Chairman Robert it holds family events, community concern for health issues also plays a sponsor for this JDRF foundation 2019 JDRF One Walk. Andrews Miguel spoke on his memory of events, and elderly events then a good part for the recreation at any for many years now, and has always was diagnosed with T1D at the Ak-Chin Men’s basketball team of to end wanted to thank everyone age. Keeping anyone active and had a strong showing of support at age of 9. 5 team mates Norbert Peters, Cecil who help in participation of the enjoying a time of fun and laughter. this event with many walkers, as well as runners. Continues to page 9 Continues to page 10 Him-Dak celebrates its 28th Anniversary Story and photos by K. Lopez April 2, 2019 the Ak-Chin Him- was provided. Dak Eco-Museum celebrated their 28th annual event beginning with Opening the celebration and MC their Melin Melin, 5K color run of the event was none other than and walk, followed by a day filled Ak-Chin Chairman Robert Miguel with cultural entertainment and an along with Him-Dak Director, assortment of vendors. Elaine Peters.
The 5k was coordinated by Ak- 2019 Melin Melin 5k run winners Chin Health Education, who laid were: Garrett Burnett, (all the way out the course for both walkers from L.A. placing first Crystal and runners, beginning at the old Hoeh placed second, and Alyssa fire department to the museum. Dickerson who placed third. Runners were giving white shirts upon registration to wear during Traditional Demonstrations took their run, while walker received a place in the art room. Russell colored version, which most likely Blackwater from the Gila River received colorful powder thrown Indian Community displayed art towards them at some point in the wood burnings, as did Lynn Liston route. Once everyone made their from the Tohono O’odham Nation, A Kualia group from Tohono O’odham Nation performs a ribbon dance during the Him-Dak Celebration. way to the museum a light breakfast along with gourds and jewelry. Continues on page 3 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E P ag e 2 C o m m u n it y G at h e rin g P ag e 9 H arrah s 5 k P ag e 4 H o n o rs S o c ie t y I n d u c t e e s P ag e 12 D av e C h appe lle 2 April 19 - May 2, 2019 Easter preparations Gathering topic is language begin with elder egg Story and photo by K. Morago language dictionaries which were It was all about language at the put together by outside researchers. coloring March Community Gathering and He mentioned that those in Story by K. Morago, photos by Candace Allcott Ak-Chin member Jeremy Johns linguistics today have a diff erent provided great insight to the status approach where they look to ethical In preparation of the O’odham language in the considerations of transforming for the Ak-Chin Community. what they are doing to “what Elder Easter Party, resources does your Community Ak-Chin elders Held at the Him-Dak Art building, need ” or “How can we transform spent Wednesday the museum staff hosted an that into something you need ” morning coloring evening of a great traditional Easter eggs for the meal, presentation and discussion Those questions were important scheduled egg hunt of O’odham. to raise as revitalizing and outside the Ak- maintaining the language became Chin Elder Center. After an introduction and welcome discussion and focus of the by Holly Antone, Jeremy asked in gathering. The audience shared Normally a fun O’odham how everyone was. Not that Ak-Chin is a small community gathering of everyone answered, so he asked with a unique dialect and felt it was dipping boiled again which made for a quick extremely important to maintain eggs in diff erent icebreaker. the language, agreeing that it helps cups of food Community Gathering speaker maintain cultural identity. coloring, this year Next, he asked the audience if Jeremy Johns talks about the Ak-Chin elders they could read “Hascu a gc si language preservation on Jeremy asked the group, “What are decided to try Ak-Chin elders prepare Easter eggs for the Elder haiku g t- eo’ok ” on the screen. Thursday, March 28. A member our goals What can we do to create if Ak-Chin he shared his making Ukrainian party on Thursday, April 18. Translated to English, “Why is our speakers ” He gave an example of experiences working with other Easter eggs. language important ” O’odham tribes. the Cherokee tribe that have a goal to create uent speakers in a set The process required drawing on the egg with wax and dipping the egg For the next hour, the Community language and what happens when period of time. in various color dips to create the fi nal design. It was a new process for Gathering audience learned a lot two languages come into contact the elders and the eggs about the O’odham language in a in a colonial situation. How does it He then mentioned, “We don’t have came out beautiful with the fun informative way. aff ect communities enough young speakers. Raise your diff erent designs. Ak-Chin hand if you know someone under Elder Caregiver Supervisor, Jeremy has successfully studied He described one of the projects he the age of 18 that speaks O’odham ” Candace Allcott helped linguistics, which is the scientifi c has fi rst year O’odham language No one raised their hands. organize the egg coloring study of human language. An students do, picture books. He Jeremy’s presentation gave session. instructor at Tohono O’odham presented a page of one of his examples of why the younger Community College, he teaches student’s drawing of a horse, with generation does not speak. The Ak-Chin elders and their the on-line O’odham language accompanying language. Jeremy boarding school and relocation guests will be hunting for course. He also is an O’odham mentioned that TOCC off ers the eras, the need for English spoken eggs on Thursday, April 18. instructor at the Tucson Indian O’odham language college class at work and in school, and no place Center. for free to enrolled members of in mainstream culture. He asked the four O’odham tribes, Ak-Chin, how many shows can you watch in Easter eggs with Gila River, Salt River and Tohono O’odham on Net ix That was met Ukrainian wraps.. He also shared that he serves as a Teaching and Research Assistant O’odham Nation with proof of with laughs. at the University of Arizona and membership. was recently hired as a consultant It seemed that many at the Ak-Chin Mighty Turtles for Ak-Chin, which was met with Jeremy spoke brie y on syntax and gathering thought the language applause. Adding there are “really grammar. Explaining the “trees” was at a crucial point of being lost play in D-4 tournament good plans and things in the that help make-up the syntax, and what that could bring. Jeremy works,” he said. the trees show how sentences are gave several examples of world formed. “Every time you speak, languages facing similar situations His presentation was much you are putting sentences together,” and coming back. The fi rst was the like what he has studied, he said. Hebrew language. Having no uent sociolinguistics. How language speakers, the language was still is used in social situations, He also shared several resources how people think of their own available, such as O’odham Gathering continues to page 7 ACES April Update
Submitted by Ed Gerak, ACES Consultant On March 27th, 2019, the Ak-Chin Utilities, for having the foresight to background. The Tribal Energy Energy Services Board was visited ensure Native American Tribes had Liaison position is a recently by representatives from Western access to this Federal Hydropower created position, and Linda is Area Power Administration. Resource through benefi t crediting making introductions to the tribes Because the Community has arrangements. Of those 53, there in the DSW region. She shared Phyllis Lewis hits the ball across the net during the D-4 Chair allocations from both the Boulder are only six that have Tribal what services WAPA provides Ak- Volleyball tournament held in Casa Blanca. Canyon Project (Hoover Dam) and Utilities. Chin and off ered to present a WAPA The farthest chair volleyball team against Gila River teams from Colorado River Storage Project 101 to the Board or the Council. came from Needles, CA and all District #2 and District #1. The (CRSP), employees from both the Jim Kendrick, Vice-President of The Board seemed in favor of came to play, including Ak-Chin’s Mighty Turtles were able to win Desert Southwest Region (DSW) Power Marketing gave an overview taking WAPA to the Council for Mighty Turtle team. Since the new some games, but also lost some in and CRSP Region were present. of WAPA-DSW, what has been a meet and greet and possibly a gym was not ready, the District #4 the double elimination tournament. going with the Drought Contingency quick WAPA 101 overview. Linda Chair Volleyball tournament was We were joined by Lyle Johnson and Plan and his background. He also shared that they can also assist us actually held at the District #5 Casa All the Ak-Chin elder chair Parker Wicks from the CRSP offi ce. spoke at the Arizona Tribal Energy in the Resource Conservation Plan Blanca gym on Thursday, April 11. volleyball teams will be preparing The Community recently renewed Association in January. He was with info, handouts and displays at to hit the road, heading to Quechan their CRSP contract, extending its joined by Scott Lund, DSW Project Community events. The Ak-Chin Mighty Turtles had Indian reservation for their Senior power contract to 2057. Lyle shared Manager and Linda Marianito, fun in the tournament, playing Games next month. Good luck! that there are 53 tribes that are Tribal Energy Liaison. I know that I am pleased that DSW CRSP customers, of which he has created the Tribal Energy Liaison visited them all. He credited David Linda shared that she is Navajo, position and I look forward to Ak-Chin Boys basketball Lester, with the Council of Tribal and gave us an overview of her working with Linda in the future. asks for your support!! Thomas Carlyle and the A C order to Thomas Carlyle at (520) Boys basketball team are doing a 840- 3125. Please place and fundraiser t-shirt sale. Proceeds pay for your order no later than will go towards tournament and Thursday, ay th. Thank you in traveling fees. Please text your advance for your support. F riday April 1 9 potato wedges ELDER CENTER CLOSED grapes Good F riday F riday April 2 6 Monday April 2 2 rea a u et Beef spaghe , salad ggs, potatoes, bacon, zucchini, garlic bread, sausage, biscuit peaches gravy, fresh fruit 8:30 am – 10:00 am Tuesday April 2 3 Bean or chicken Monday April 2 9 tostadas, corn, Chef salad, wheat roll, broccoli, zucchini yogurt w berries K + N bread, plums Tuesday April 3 0 MARRIAGE CELEBRATION DANCE FOR Wednesday April 2 4 Red chili stew, KIMBERLI & NIKOLAI Cabbage Stew, carrots, Normandy vegetables, green beans peas, wheat torti llas, SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019 biscuits, ell- , apples tropical fruit 49033 W FARRELL ROAD 8PM - MIDNIGHT Thursday April 2 5 A s an d w ic h c an b e Tuna fi sh or chicken pro v id e d f o r t h o s e w h o m ay n o t lik e a MUSIC BY: salad sandwich, wax m e n u it e m . bean, caulifl ower, AK-CHINA MUMSIGO & TWO RIVERS April 19 - May 2, 2019 3 Him-Dak continued from Front Sally Antone who was community for having them perform Town Hall with Tom representing our Ak-Chin and be a part of the celebration. community showcased her art with The second performance came Newspaper of the traditional basket weaving. Lastly, all the way from Washington. O’halleran Photo and story by R. Peters Ak-Chin Indian Community John Reno also from the Tohono Imani and Kyra Antone who are the April 6, Congressman Tom ©2019 O’odham Nation, provided his daughters of the late Albert Antone O’Halleran, representing Arizona’s artwork in the form of wire baskets. and Stacy Parr, and granddaughters 1st congressional district was in the 16600 N. Maricopa Highway Delicious food was also being of Sally and Lawrence Antone Community for a Town Hall session Maricopa, Arizona 85139 sold at the celebration. Among the amazed the crowd with their pow- at Ak-Chin Service Center. food vendors were El Hefe Dog’s wow style dances. They taught the OFFICE HOURS selling yummy hot dogs of all kinds. crowd the diff erence between a During his visit, he attended the Him 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Luis & Mercedes Garcia Memorial fancy dance and a jingle dance. Dak celebration, met with Tribal MONDAY - FRIDAY sold frybread with all the fi xings Kyra performed a fancy dance Council and the Town Hall. Various PHONE: 520•568•1375 and Alexis Estrada sold burritos. that was really beautiful to see, issues discussed that day included: FAX: 520•568•1376 Our community elders were selling her sparkly shawl and outfi t was healthcare services, broadband, E-MAIL: [email protected] baked goods and there was this one also very beautifully adorned and social security, the proposed Border woman selling cemait (tortillas). colorful. Next up, Imani showed the Wall, veteran’s issues, education, Ak-Chin O’odham Runner Staff Arts and crafts vendors were crowd a jingle-dress style dance, she and the economy. Editor: Raychel Peters set up outside of the museum, items also had a beautiful outfi t adorned Photojournalists: Kristina Morago Congressman O’Halleran sold included beaded necklaces with many sparkling metal pieces At the end of the Town Hall, Ak- meets with Brenley Hackney. and Justine Peters and earrings, handbags with that made noise as she danced. Chin Chairman Robert Miguel Graphic Artist: Diana Carlyle O’odham designs and even baby Afterwards Imani called up kids to thanked Congressman O’Halleran our community and see how we and Ryan Allison bassinets, hats, pillows and kitchen the dance oor to teach the little for coming out to meet with the prosper.” Chairman Miguel shared. News Assistant: Charlene Pane accessories. ones how to fancy dance. Kids were membership to discuss issues. Information booths set up full of smiles and laughs. “It means a lot to me too, I love being Ak-Chin Community Council included; HDS (Harrah’s Casino) Next, adults were also called up and “It means a lot to us to come into here” replied the Congressman. Chairman: Robert Miguel giving out sunglasses and snacks, the girls also showed them the fancy Vice Chairman: Gabriel Lopez Ultra-Star Multi-tainment Center dance. The girls expressed their Council Members: Delia Carlyle, played a similar game to “spin the Lisa Garcia and Octavio Machado happiness to be back home and to wheel” while giving out coupons see family. Regular Contributors: for free popcorn, laser tag and more. The closing performance was Ak-Chin: Cultural Resources, Education, Community departments were off ered by our community dance EPD, Health Education, Him-Dak, also set up; EPD was showing the group, Ak-Chin Ba’ban Kehina, led Library, Health & Human Services, people how to recycle and better by singers and sisters, Carole Lopez Recreation & MUSD. our environment, Ak-Chin Pre- and Norma Vincent who sang their school was giving out information beautiful traditional songs, while The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner on enrollment for the upcoming the dancers, which included seven is published on the fi rst and third Friday of each month. school year and Ak- Chin Library strong girls and one brave boy let children play with their awesome performed traditional dances. Ak-Chin Ba’ban Kehina dancers perform during the celebration. The “Runner” is delivered to all bubble guns and bubble machine. “This year the Him-Dak Eco residents and departments of the To kick off the traditional Museum & Archives celebrated Ak-Chin Indian Community, as well entertainment portion of the our 28th Anniversary and we as surrounding community businesses, interested groups and subscribers. celebration a Kualia group from our would like to thank the following sister tribe Tohono O’odham Nation individuals and departments for All information and original work provided introductions and shared their contributions on making contained in this newspaper is what part of the nation they were this exhibition, “Sustaining Our copyright and may not be reproduced from as well as blessing everyone Culture Through Our Changing without written permission from: with a prayer before beginning their Environment” possible: Leona The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner performance, which was a dance Kakar, Johnny Lopez, Terry Enos, 16600 N. Maricopa Highway similar to a Maypole dance. The Genevieve Miguel, Cecily Peters Maricopa, Arizona 85139 dancers each held diff erent colored (Ak-Chin Library), Ak-Chin Tohono O’odham Nation artist Lynn ribbons that were fastened to the Maintenance Department, Ak- Kyra Antone performs the Liston creates a wood burning ANNOUNCEMENTS top of a pole and as they begin to Chin G.I.S. Department, Public Fancy Dance. portrait. Announcements and wishes may dance in a circle, the ribbons would Works, Dennis be phoned in, faxed or e-mailed. intertwine and eventually become Antone, braided. and Ak- Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum gets a ARTWORK, LETTERS, STORIES Afterwards the group Chin Youth The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner is thanked the Him-Dak staff and the Council.” special visit from old friend Rene Rivard a Community Newspaper and encourages Community involvement. Photo and story by J. Peters
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DEADLINE Don’t forget the DEADLINE for the May 3 - 16, 2019 issue is due by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 Please submit all announcements, wishes, etc. no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 Any material submitted after the APRIL 26TH DEADLINE Cannot be guaranteed placement. But, if appropriate and relevant, Will be included in the following issue. 4 April 19 - May 2, 2019 Congratulations to Ak-Chin’s newest National Honors Society Inductees Photos submitted by Y. Miranda “Congratulations to Nicholas Anderson, Annalise Manuel and Alyssa Wind for getting inducted to the Honor Society. Great Job!!!”- Yolanda Miranda Ak-Chin Education Department
Nicholas Anderson,10th Grade Annalise Manuel, 11th Grade Alyssa Wind, 11th Grade Chandler High School. Ray High School Kearney. Shawnee High School.
Education Department Celebrates 1st GED Graduate of 2019 Article & Photo Submitted By: Desiree Guarino, Ak-Chin GED Instructor On Thursday, March 28th, James as well as at home to prepare for Compton attempted and passed language arts, passing that section his fi nal GED exam section, in early March 2019. He then turned mathematics. James is the fi rst Ak- all his attention towards math. Chin GED graduate of 2019 and the 48th GED graduate since 2013. James worked from home and in James focused on one subject at a class, noting any algebra topics with time, and with consistency, hard which he needed further assistance. work, and diligence, he met his With instruction and review from goal. GED Instructor, Desiree Guarino, James was able to quickly pick up James seemed determined to the various math topics within only complete his fi nal two subjects in a few short weeks. early 2019. James worked in class On March 28th, James traveled to Rio Salado College with his James Comptom, displaying his Instructor, and passed his fi nal diploma. section, math, earning his GED. Department to fi nd out For more information, stop by the GED offi ce St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Mission Like James, everyone’s GED Monday through Friday, and get journey is unique. Whether it takes started on your GED journey 16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139 a few weeks, months, or years, with Ak-Chin Indian Community hard work and determination, each Current GED Class Days Times student will eventually have their Mon-Fri 10A-12P day, as long as they never give up. APRIL 2019 Schedule M, T, TH, F 2P-5P Sunday Mass at 12 noon James, checking into the test Wed 4 30P-6 30P Where will your GED journey take site, on the day he earned his GED Offi ce 520-568-1284 Fr. Benedict Mary Lieb GED. you Come on into the Education April 21 Easter Sunday Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt Him-Dak Art Building hosts April 28 Fr. Chris Fraser Easter Craft Nights Holy Week April 19 Good Friday Below: Aurora Peters and L: Mateo 7pm Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt Rodriguez show their cute and April 20 Holy Saturday colorful eggs made during the 8pm Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt Easter craft night.
ANNOUNCEMENTS April 28, Noon Confi rmation St. Francis of Assisi Ak-Chin Fr. Chris Fraser
May 3, 6pm Confi rmation St. John’s Laveen Fr. Fred Adamson Ceramic Bunnies and Easter Egg Ornaments were the main focus at the Easter craft art session on May 4, 10am April 16th. Art Building staff Kateri Tekakwitha Feast St. Francis Salt River Fr. Michael Carson L: Brittany Justin’s adorable set up a tables worth of supplies ceramic bunny she even glued for the morning and afternoon May 5, 5pm little olored e s owers and a sessions. Confi rmation St. Peter Mission Bapchule Bishop Nevares carrot on top of pedestal.
Grabbing all the tools, paints Baptisms are every 4th Sunday of the month and baptism classes are and picking what they wanted, every 2nd Saturday of the month. If you are interested please contact members happily painted the Flower Ruelas at (520) 568-3700 or (602) 717-3761. little Easter crafts. April 19 - May 2, 2019 5 On Friday April 5 , Ak- Chin withholding of state income a� e erican e le en und Health and Human Services taxes from acti ve duty military set a meeti ng with Chrissy pay of Nati ve Americans Hawn, Division Training and domiciled on their reservati on Informati on anager with was impermissible. the Arizona Department of V eterans Services at 10am- The Nati ve American eterans 12pm to assist any eligible Income Tax Sett lement Fund community members to apply (NASF) was established on for the Nati ve American Income uly 1, 2016 to refund Arizona Tax Sett lement Fund. income tax erroneously withheld from Nati ve Americans n November 22, 2000, who served in the military while the United States usti ce claiming tribal land as their Penny Harris, Ak-Chin H&HS Adult Case Mgr. and Chrissy Department issued a memo domicile. Hawn with ADVS meet with veterans at Ak-Chin Service declaring that the taxati on and center. Chrissy will be back in Ak-Chin on May 24, at Ak-Chin Elder Center, 1230p-130p. Rene continued from page 3 On April 9, Ak-Chin Him to meet and visit with Rene. the Council. The project was Him-Dak Eco Museum Dak received a visitor from During Rene’s visit, museum well received and she began project to provide trainings their longtime friend of the staff provided a tour through working with Council to and in uences during the Great White North, Mr. the current exhibits, walking develop a plan and schedule project, giving more than Rene Rivard, FCMA, senior them through all the changes various tours, which enough support to the staff museologist, consultant, the museum has been through included a visit to Quebec, throughout the course of the museum planner and heritage since its initial opening to Canada to learn more about museum planning phase. programmer, along with its most recent additions. eco-museums. his wife Marielle and their Afterwards, everyone was Rene has been involved with friends Daniel and Michel. invited to Southern Dunes During their visit to Canada, Ak-Chin since the Canada for lunch and more time to they met Rene, who visit and has frequently Rene works as an expert chat with Rene before his introduced the group to eco- presented on our Eco- -consultant for museums, departure. museums and helped them Museum project, as well for the interpretation and understand the concepts. as visiting Ak-Chin, this enhancement of heritage sites Back in the mid 80’s the He worked alongside being his third visit to the and in cultural development. then Ak-Chin Council was Nancy to provide tours and community. His last visit was He has 40 years of experience wanting to build a museum in presentations from various back in 2015, to participate in the fi elds of museums and the community to showcase museums in Quebec. in the 25th anniversary heritage related sites. the community’s history celebration and also the and provide a glimpse into Mr. Rivard was brought grand opening of the then He and his guests made what life is currently like in as consultant for the new art building. the visit to Ak-Chin from for the Ak-Chin tribe today. Montreal, Quebec Canada, Through the community’s to see how the museum attorney in Washington D.C., was doing and visit the the late Forrest Gerrard, he Community. Once word was assisted in the new planning received of his visit, a notice developments by contacting SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST was sent to the original Nancy Fuller who had museum crew members. worked with the Smithsonian Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Teresa Valisto, Jonny Lopez, Institution. Visit our website at Charlie Carlyle, Wendy http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment/ Wagner and Elaine Peters; While working with Ak- Select Employment Opportunities. all part of the original staff Chin, Ms. Fuller presented members; were in attendance the eco-museum concept to Apply prior to DEADLINE, 04/26/2019 http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment/ APRIL COMMUNITY CALENDAR
APRIL 16TH APRIL 16TH APRIL 14TH APRIL 2019 Penny Harris Ak-Chin Health & Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm High School Basketball League Wk. 4 Human Services Presentation on SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Elder Abuse 12:15pm APRIL 17TH APRIL 15TH 1 2 3 4 5 6 Baby Time 10:30am-11am Baseball Practice APRIL 17TH KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm Girls Basketball Practice 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Nutrition Education Class Elder & Healthy Snacks 3pm-4pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Caregiver 12:15pm Game Hacker 4:30pm-6pm APRIL 16TH EDUCATION Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 APRIL 18TH APRIL 19TH-20TH Boys Basketball Elder Check Day Library Closed 28 29 30 APRIL 19TH Spring Holiday/Good Friday APRIL 17TH No School APRIL 19TH APRIL 23RD Baseball Practice UPCOMING EVENTS Good Friday-Center Closed Elder Coloring 9am-10am Girls Basketball Practice Community Gathering Held at APRIL 22ND Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm the Service Center, 6- 9PM Spring Holiday Leading Edge April 22ND APRIL 18TH Community Meeting Held at Academy Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm APRIL 24TH Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice Ak-Chin Service Center, 6-8PM AzMerit testing MHS Baby Time 10:30am-11am Boys Basketball APRIL 23RD KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm APRIL 22ND-23RD Goodwill Shopping Day Leaving @ Healthy Snacks 3pm-4pm APRIL 19TH ELDER CENTER INFORMATION AzMert Math II DWMS 9am Game Hacker 4:30pm-6pm Good Friday Gym Closed Elder Center-520-568-1760 AzMerit testing Match MES Center Hours Monday-Friday AzMerit Make Ups Reading MWMS APRIL 24TH APRIL 25TH APRIL 20TH 8 AM to 5 PM BINGO Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm Recreation Easter Event Breakfast 7:30 AM to 9 AM APRIL 25TH Lunch 12 noon Ak-Chin Community Gathering Him- APRIL 25TH APRIL 26TH APRIL 21ST Dak Museum Movie Day Elder Crafts 11am-12pm High School League Basketball Wk. 5 Transportation-520-568-1760 LEGO Robots 4pm or 520-568-1769 APRIL 26TH APRIL 26TH & 29TH APRIL 22ND Please Call Before 4 PM Progress Reports go out SBE Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm APRIL 27TH Baseball Practice Library Closed Girls Basketball Practice Eggs Delivered every Tuesday. GED Class Times: APRIL 30TH Eggs pick up Wed-Fri 8 AM-3 PM 10am-12pm Monday-Friday Council Update APRIL 23RD After Hours 520-858-5043 2pm-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice Thursday, Friday Boys Basketball Elder Shopping and Errands are 4:30pm to 6:30pm Wednesdays provided every Monday and Friday APRIL 24TH at 1 PM If you need transportation Baseball Practice for Shopping and Errands on any Girls Basketball Practice Other day, please call Transit Department. 520-568-1630 PARKS & REC APRIL 25TH Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice LIBRARY INFORMATION LIBRARY APRIL 6TH Boys Basketball *Needs to be signed up to be in Baseball Machine Pitch, T-Ball program. Call 520-568-1675 for APRIL 5TH games Wk. 3 APRIL 26TH more information. Elder Coloring- Water Quality Family Night Elder Chair Volleyball Tournament Takes place at the Elder Center ELDER CENTER 5:30pm-7:30pm APRIL 7TH Japan Pop – Transportation to and 12-15 Basketball League Tournament APRIL 27TH from library is required. You must APRIL 5th APRIL 6TH High School League Basketball Wk. 3 Baseball, Machine Pitch, T-Ball be 10 years or older to participate. Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm Library Closed Games Wk. 5 Baby Time! – every Wednesday, Movie Club 9:30am-4:00pm APRIL 8TH 10:30-11:00am. Children 0-5 ONLY. Baseball Practice APRIL 28TH OVERDRIVE TRUCK – No signup APRIL 8TH APRIL 9TH Girls Basketball Practice High School League Basketball Wk. 6 required, Children under 8 yrs must CPR & First Aid Elder Center 9 am Elder Coloring 9am-10am be accompanied by an adult. Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm APRIL 9TH APRIL 29TH Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice Baseball Practice LIBRARY HOURS APRIL 9TH APRIL 10TH Boys Basketball Practice Girls Practice Basketball Practice Monday – Friday – 8AM-6PM CPR & First Aid Elder Center 9am Baby Time 10:30am-11am Saturday-12PM-4PM KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm APRIL 10TH APRIL 30TH Sunday-Closed APRIL 10TH Healthy Snacks 3pm-4pm Baseball Practice Machine Pitch T-Ball Practice Nutrition Education Class Elder & Game Hacker 4:30pm-6pm Girls Basketball Practice Boys Basketball RECREATION INFORMATION Caregiver 12:15pm For more information on Rec Center APRIL 12TH APRIL 11TH events please call the Rec Center @ APRIL 11TH Elder Crafts 11am-12pm Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice 520-568-1740 Easter Party LEGO Robots 4pm Boys Basketball Practice APRIL 13TH APRIL 13TH Baseball, Machine Pitch, T-Ball **Calendar Subject to Change** APRIL 12TH & 15TH Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm Japan Pop 12pm-2pm games Wk. 4 6 April 19 - May 2, 2019 REQ U EST F OR PROPOSALS REQ U EST F OR J U RISDICTIONAL DETERMINATIONS F ROM TH E U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH IN TH E AK -CH IN INDIAN COMMU NITY T he Ak- Chin I ndian Community such time that the wner receives delineating jurisdictional a uatic to be charged by the firm and the III. REQ U EST F OR PROPOSAL (‘ wner’) is re uesting proposals an Approved urisdictional resources under the United States estimated reimbursable expenses from ualified firms for the Determination for each of the subject Clean Water Act or Rivers and Harbor for the work shall be provided, Full RFP CD is available at the Ak- preparation and submittal to the os waterways from the District. The Act of 18 . Individual resumes of key including a schedule of hourly rates Chin Purchasing ffice at 42507 Angeles District of the Unites States next level is submit applications for personnel that would be performing for any additional work the wner West Peters and Nall Road, aricopa Army Corps of ngineers (‘District’) maintenance allowances to remove the work along with their relevant re uests outside of the agreed upon Arizona 85138. No RFP will be of the necessary documentation for overgrown vegetation and repair experience shall also be submitted scope for the project. In addition, available by email, fax or mailing. A the District to make urisdictional erosion. with the proposals. a preliminary timeline shall be signature is re uired when picking up Determinations and guidance for submitted showing the estimated a RFP CD. maintenance agreements for the eographic delineation of the a uatic Separate proposals shall be schedule for the preparation of the The response should include a Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Smith, and resources within the waterways shall submitted for the preparation and submittal for each urisdictional statement regarding the firm’s ekol Washes locate within the be in accordance with established submittal to the District for a Re uest Determination and aintenance approach to the preparation and Community. regulatory standards, guidance and for a urisdictional Determination Agreement, the anticipated review submittal to the os Angeles District protocol, including the 1 87 Corps and aintenance Agreements for period by the District, and any of the Unites States Army Corps of I. PROJ ECT DISCRIPTION of ngineers Wetlands Delineation each of the four waterways in the subse uent revisions, resubmittals, ngineers (‘District’) of the necessary anual, the most current regional event the wner elects to submit and review periods. documentation for the District to The scope of the project Proposal shall supplements to the 1 87 manual, a urisdictional Determination or make urisdictional Determinations include all necessary data gathering, and other applicable standards aintenance Agreement re uest for II. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING and guidance for maintenance mapping, aerial photography, field and manuals. Submittals of the each of the waterways individually. agreements. Provide details of the work, meetings coordination with delineations are to be based on the An additional proposal shall be A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled firm’s experience and identify the the wner and District, submittal “ inimum Standards for Acceptance submitted for the preparation for 1:30 p.m. ( ST) on Friday, ay proposed project staff and their preparation, and submittal to the of A uatic Resources Delineation and submittal for a Re uest for a 3, 201 at Ak-Chin nvironmental experience. Staff identified in the District for a Re uest for Corps Reports” prepared by the District urisdictional Determination and Protection Building Conference proposal must continue to work on urisdictional Determination for the and dated arch 2017 (or as aintenance Agreement to the Room located at 46200 West Ralph the project for the duration of the referenced waterways. The Proposal subse uently amended). District for all four waterways in a Street, aricopa, Arizona 8513 . project. Any changes in personnel shall also include any subse uent single submittal. Therefore, a total Consultants are encourage to attend. are subject to approval from the modifications to the initial submittal Firms submi ng proposals shall of five separate proposals are to be Full RFP CD will be available to each Community’s Project Team. and additional submittals as provide a Statement of ualifications submitted to the wner. With each firm in attendance. re uested by the District until showing evidence of experience in proposal, a schedule of the of fees REQ U EST F OR PROPOSALS Ak -Chin Indian Community Ak -Chin Circle Master Plan U pdate
T he Ak- Chin I ndian Community and studies, incorporate recent such as age, income, education is seeking professional planning development activity, develop attainment; housing; and marital services to update the Ak-Chin Circle alternative development options and status to obtain a sense of Commercial aster Plan. The Project generate an optimal Ak-Chin Circle working behaviors and future Area totals approximately 2 0 acres aster Plan Update for presentation growth and is located west of the State Route to the Community Council. . conomic and Workforce 347 and Farrell Road intersection. The Development Report – The Ak-Chin Circle aster Plan Update II. PROJ ECT DESCRIPTION consultant will gather regional will include a location analysis for workforce data; determine convenience store truck stop, hotel, The selected consultant team will be potential business attraction and business district, shopping district, expected to complete the following expansion sites to Ak-Chin Circle. and the graphic representation of minimum Scope of Work: F. Conceptual and Use Plan - the optimal conceptual Development A. Public Involvement Plan: The Circulation Plan: The consultant aster Plan. consultant team will present team will prepare at least proposal on their approach to two (2) distinct conceptual I. B ACK GROU ND the following: land use – circulation plans in a. The consultant team narrative and graphic form that The Project Area has been the subject will evaluate the 2012 depict proposed land use, lot of earlier Strategic Branding, land-use Ak-Chin ntertainment layout, land coverage ratios, planning efforts and development ixed Use Center building orientations and land over the past few years. Development Sticky Branding. use relationships designed to within the Ak-Chin Circle includes, a b. The consultant team maximize the efficient utilization Fire Station, Surface Water Treatment will work with a core and synergy of the Project Area, Facility, UltraStar ulti-tainment group in reevaluating including the provision of land Center and lements vent Center. and identify conservation areas needed for Also, a Central Plant that services modification of the drainage retention basins and or UltraStar ulti-tainment Center, current aster Plan. open space to add aesthetic and lements vent Center and Harrah’s B. Project Coordination: The economic value to the Project Casino Resort, the adjacent property consultant team will need to Area. that is not part of Ak-Chin Circle. New coordinate the conceptual G. Following selection of the road system and utility upgrades were Fairgrounds and Arena Design preferred alternative, the completed in 2018. Project prepared by architect consultant team will prepare the engineer with the overall final Public Use and Commercial Currently, a conceptual design and Development aster Plan. Area Development aster Plan feasibility study for a Fairgrounds C. Preliminary Site Analysis: The Update to include the items and Arena is underway. In addition, consultant team will analyze listed in D. above, as well as a concept for a isitor Center is existing conditions, planned a master drainage plan and a complete, but has not moved to and proposed economic recommended phasing plan for construction. astly, there are two development projects of the street and utility extensions. priority development planning efforts following: Pinal County, City that are contingent on this aster of Casa Grande and the City of III. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING Plan Update, which is a convenience aricopa plans. store and truck stop and an upper D. Demographics Report – The A pre-proposal meeting is mid-scale to upscale type hotel. consultant team research scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ( ST) on and gather demographics of Thursday ay 2, 201 at Ak-Chin The aster Plan Update is intended the regional area to illustrate Circle Central Plant Conference to support earlier planning efforts population characteristics Room located at 15 60 West Narcia Road, aricopa Arizona 8513 . Consultants are encouraged to attend. RFP CD will be available to each firm in attendance.
IV . REQ U ESTS F OR PROPOSALS
The Community is seeking a proposal and a formal statement of ualifications from profession planning services firms interested in being considered and evaluated for the project. RFP CD is available on April 18, 201 at the Ak-Chin Purchasing ffice at 42507 West Peters and Nall Road, aricopa Arizona 85138. No RFP will be available by email, fax or mailing. A signature is re uired when picking up a RFP CD.
The response should include a statement regarding the firm’s approach to update the Ak-Chin Circle Commercial aster Plan. Provide details of the firm’s experience and identify the proposed project staff and their experience in Commercial aster Planning. Staff identified in the proposal must continue to work on the project for the duration of the project. Any changes in personnel are subject to approval from the Community’s Project Team. April 19 - May 2, 2019 7 Eddie Money and Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas Bring Hits to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Memorial Day weekend Tickets: Starti ng at 44.50 Starship Ages: All featuring Mickey Upcoming shows at The vents Center at Harraah’s Thomas (left) and Eddie Ak-Chin include: Dwight Yoakam – Saturday, ay 11, Money (right) 201 . Show starts at 8:00 pm. will perform for one show Los Lonely Boys and Ozomatli – Saturday, une 8, Sunday, May 201 . Show starts at 8:00 pm. 26 at The Events Center JUST ADDED!!! Creedence Clearwater Revisited – at Harrah’s Saturday, une 15, 201 . Show starts at 8:00 pm. Ak-Chin Casino. The Mavericks and Los Lobos – Friday, uly 5, 201 . Show starts at 8:00 pm. ( aricopa, Ariz – April 15, 201 ) – for “Take e Home Tonight”, the switched out multi ple members over ddie oney and Starship, featuring Top 40 for “Walk on Water” and the years, they have maintained Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or ickey Thomas, will be bringing Top 10 for “I’ll et By,” in additi on their iconic sound, which has won Harrah’s Box offi ce. their iconic sounds to the vents to winning him multi ple plati num them spots on the Billboard Hot Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino for awards. oney’s award-winning 100 in additi on to plati num awards. one can’t-miss event on Sunday, ay combinati on of rock and pop is With ickey Thomas, the band has 26, 201 . The vents Center, which made possible by his ability to play conti nued to release singles in recent opened in early 201 , seats 2,000 multi ple instruments, including the years, including “ et ut Again” and people and is part of the Casino’s saxophone, harmonica, keyboard “ y Woman.” multi -million dollar renovati on. and guitar. Eddie Money & Starship Feat. ddie oney has been dominati ng Starship, featuring ickey Thomas, Mickey Thomas – Live in Concert the music scene for four decades, has been entertaining fans for with hits such as “Baby Hold n” and more than two decades with their Date: Sunday, ay 26, 201 “Two Tickets to Paradise” connecti ng electrifying sound. The rockers are Doors: 5 P with fans of all ages. His talents have best known for various number one Show Time: 6 P earned him spots on multi ple lists, hits, including “We Built This City” ocati on: The vents Center at including the Billboard Top 100 and “Sara.” Although the band has Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
Gathering continued from page 2 used for religious purposes. whenever you can.” To It “took a long time to those that are learning, he come back,” he said. He said, “ask questions.” also described a similar situation with the Maori Everyone at the gathering tribe. not only left with a door 2019 Concert Schedule prize, they left motivated It also got the group to take steps to keep the May 2 – Slayer to think about how the language going. It will May 31 – Brad Paisley w/ Special Guests language can be preserved take not only those who Chris Lane & Riley Green and maintained and why attended the gathering to they should care. He had work toward that goal, June 12 – Train, Goo Goo Dolls & Allen Stone the group think about, but the entire Ak-Chin June 13 – Luke Bryan with Special Guests Cole Swindell what is our situation What Community. & Jon Langston are our goals What do we need to do this What will The next Community June 19 – Hootie and the Blowfi sh & Barenaked Ladies get in the way What is our Gathering is Thursday, June 22 – Carlos Santana plan April 25, 2019 when John July 21 – Beck and Cage the Elephant Reno will share O’odham To the uent speakers at the Wire basketry and jewelry July 25 – Ozzy Osbourne & Megadeth gathering, he encouraged at the Him-Dak Art July 27 – Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival them to “speak O’odham building beginning at 6pm. w/ The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, Sum 41, Sleeping with Sirens, and more July 31 – Third Eye Blind & Jimmy Eat World August 3 – Rascal Flatts with special guests August 4 – KNOTFEST: Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth August 10 – 311 w/ The Interrupters, Dreamers, and Bikini Trill August 16 – Chris Young & Chris Janson August 28 – Heart with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, with Elle King August 31 – Korn & Alice in Chains September 13 – Dave Matthews Band September 15 – Breaking Benjamin, with Special Guest Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Dorothy and Diamante September 19 – Florida Georgia Line with Special Guests Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen, and Canaan Smith 8 April 19 - May 2, 2019 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month How Abusive Partners Use Sexual Assault as a Form of Control By Mallory Black, Diné, Communications Manager of the StrongHearts Native Helpline Sexual violence can be difficult to talk • Constantly pressuring you to important to recognize not all survivors do not have to face your healing journey about. Some people feel uncomfortable have sex when you don’t want to will react the same way and often report alone. When you are ready, there are when the subject comes up, which – have sex a range of feelings about the experience. people available to help you if you have intentionally or not – sends a message been sexually assaulted or are being to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual • Becoming angry or violent when After a sexual attack, you may feel alone, sexually abused by a current or former assault that they won’t be believed if refused sex ashamed or believe you did something to intimate partner. they come forward. • Demanding or normalizing provoke the attack or that you somehow Advocates at StrongHearts Native Helpline demands for sex by saying things ‘deserved it.’ You may also feel that your (1-844-762-8483, available daily from 7 Sex ual assault is any type of sex ual like, “I need it, I’m a man” community is not a safe place anymore. ac� i or con ac ha ou do no However, ou are ne er o la e or a.m. to. 10 p.m. CT) can offer emotional consent to. In an abusive relationship, • Drugging or restricting you to rape e ual a aul or an or o a u e support and a connection to culturally- some partners might sexually assault where you are unable to consent ha happen o ou. appropriate resources and legal options their partner or force them into to sexual activity where available. It is always anonymous unwanted sexual activity as a means inding hope and healing and confidential when you call. You can of control. This type of violence can • Forcing you to have sex or engage also find sexual assault service providers be one of the most traumatic forms of in unwanted sexual activity Recovering from sexual assault or sexual here. relationship abuse. (ex. rape, anal rape, forced abuse is a process and one in which you masturbation or forced oral sex) decide every step of the way. There is no hile our healing ourne a e Across the nation, more than half of timeline for healing; it is entirely up to pain ul re e er ou ere orn i h • Using weapons or other objects Native American women (56 percent) you. he inheren reng h and courage o to hurt the sexual parts of your and about one-third of Native men our ance or o ur i e. We believe body (28 percent) have experienced sexual It is important to know that in the you. We are here for you every step of violence in their lifetime, according to • Records or photographs you in a aftermath of sexual assault or abuse, you the way. a recent report. The report also found sexual way without your consent that Native women – our mothers, grandmothers, daughters and sisters • Intentionally tries to pass on a – face nearly two times the risk of sexually transmitted disease to sexual violence when compared to non- you Hispanic white women. • Threatening to hurt you or your e ual a u e in a rela�on hip children if you do not have sex • Demanding you to dress is a There is a strong connection between sexual way colonialism and sexual violence. As Native people, we know any form of • Forcing you to watch violence such as sexual assault and pornography sexual abuse is unnatural and goes against our traditional ways. Sexual violence was introduced into our a �ng e ec o e ual iolence communities through colonization, as Native women were often violently Sexual assault can affect your spirit targeted, humiliated, degraded and in many ways, including feelings of terrorized as a way to undermine the depression, fear or anxiety, difficulty very foundation of Native communities. sleeping, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some survivors may As a form of domestic violence, sexual experience flashbacks of the attack or abuse is used to assert power and control may disassociate from what happened in the relationship. The behaviors can entirely to cope with the trauma. When range from: there is ongoing sexual abuse in a relationship, trauma and other negative • Calling you degrading sexual impacts can worsen. names Some survivors may become very • Fondling, grabbing or pinching sensitive to touch or struggle with the sexual parts of your body intimacy in their relationships. It’s April 19 - May 2, 2019 9 Harrah’s 5k Poker Run a morning of fun, fast paces
TOP LEFT: Runners leave the starting line. TOP RIGHT: The first runner in heads to finish line.
Four hundred runners participated in this year’s Harrah’s 5K Poker Run on Saturday, April 13. With some runners in their favorite run gear, others dressed as super heroes. After a song from the Youth Council and welcome from Ak- Chin Chairman Robert Miguel, runners raced and walked around the Ak-Chin Fields. Receiving medals at the finish Participants in the Harrah’s 5K Poker line, a BBQ meal with drinks by the Run head south on Saturday, April 13. pools awaited participants. The day had live music and fun run promotions. Ak-Chin Youth Council Vice-president Runners as they head toward the finish line. Monies raised from the will benefit Doria Garcia and Coordinator Antonio The run route was south of Harrah’s around three selected charities Davis sing before the Poker Run start. the Ak-Chin fields.
Basketball Courts continued from Front
L to R: The community gathers to witness the ceremony and listen to all presenters during at the re-opening of the northern basketball courts.
Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Jeffrey Manuel shares a few words about the revamped portion of the park.
Chairman Robert Miguel, along with Recreation Program Assistants Wesley Gonzalez and Julia Dickerson, test out the new courts.
Ak-Chin take Championship in 12-15 Boys Basketball League Tournament
Photos submitted Ak-Chin Recreation
1st Place: Ak-Chin
April 7, was a busy Sunday the 3rd place spot with Casa 2nd Place: San Lucy morning for student athletes, Blanca taking the win. as eight teams dashed to Ak- In the championship round, Chin Recreation gymnasium for the 12-15 Boys Basketball Team Ak-Chin found League Tournament. Teams themselves playing against Casa Blanca, Rez Boys, San San Lucy. After three- Lucy, Team Wumbo, Gila shots, numerous lay-ups River, Copa Force and Ak- and dishing assists, Team Chin; with two teams in the tournament; played from 8 Ak-Chin dribbled away am to 1 pm, enroute to the with the championship, league championship. earning ultimate respect and support from all league When it came down to who teams and family members in would take the top three in attendance. All players-teams the bracket, Casa Blanca and who placed received shirts for Copa Force played it out in their respective placements. a separate bracket to gain 3rd Place: Casa Blanca 10 April 19 - May 2, 2019 WLD continued from front JDRF continued from front along with Saturday’s qualifiers World Long Drive champion which included Andrew Eigner, won the 2019 Open Division Ak- many new events, I think every Press Labrie and James Tait were Chin Smash in the Sun with an month. It is a true tour now.” all rewarded with an exemption impressive 474-yard drive that into the Volvik World Long Drive skipped along the left grid line, Burke knows that he will need to Championship in September at right on the edge with his eighth stay hot in order to keep winning Thackerville, OK. and final shot. The longest shot of his way to the Volvik WLD the tournament and new record for Championship. “It’s great to start Saturday showcased the Smash in Burke was more than enough to off hot, but anyone of these guys the Sun Masters Division, where put Kyle Berkshire out of the title. could win, so I just gotta keep Kevin “Iceman” Blenkhorn, moving.” blasted it for 393 yards, outscoring At the end of the championship the reigning 2018 World Long round, comments were shared by Both winners and all WLD Drive champion Eddie Fernandes’ both winners. Phyllis was honored qualifiers were invited to attend a 363-yard drive. Kevin earned the and amazed at the thought of private event at Harrah’s Oak and title and $7,000. driving not one but two balls over Fork from 5pm to 7pm. Select Ak- 400 yards. She also shared how all Chin members were also invited JDRF Team Ak-Chin is ready to roll out and support the cause. Bottom Sunday through Monday, 54 the players support one another on to mingle with the golfers and see left: Ak-Chin Health Education’s booth is full of promotional goodies. Bottom right: Young Jaxson Justin carefully holds on to his loaf of men and 14 women worked their the tour. “We always respect each a recorded version of the Ak-Chin bread and toys as he heads home to make a healthy sandwich. drivers through the preliminary other and we always want the best Smash in the Sun WLD finals. rounds to make the quarterfinals for each other… we’re always list, and by Tuesday afternoon, going to support each other, that’s “We thank the World Long Drive the list had gone from 16 men and what I love about the family of for the opportunity to support this 14 women to 8 men and 4 women Long Drive.” year’s event, it was very successful and then down to 2 apiece for the and it was great to see a full house.” finals. Before closing Phyllis also spoke Shared Ak-Chin Chairman Robert highly of the support from Ak- Miguel via email after the event. Phyllis Meti, three-time Volvik Chin, “Having an event here with World Long Driver champion and the Ak-Chin Community is a “The entire personnel from NBC World No. 1 competitor won back huge honor… to have an Indian were very professional and first to back Smash in the Sun titles, as community come in and support class as far as producing a great well as her share of the $25,000 our event, support us as long event. Watching the recording purse, surpassing a 337-yard drive drivers and host an event just like following the event was exciting from runner-up Alexis Belton. this on a piece of grass that’s not as we were able to see how even a golf course or anything… much Ak-Chin was exposed to a Meti smashed a 413-yard drive, it’s amazing.” television audience worldwide. I besting her previous record of 406 personally received phone calls yards in the Colorado Mile High Burke also thanked Ak-Chin for from constituents and associates Showdown. Meti’s new record is the hospitality, “thank you for who are familiar with the the longest drive ever recorded in everything that you guys did for community, they each expressed the Women’s Division at a World all of us hitters, it was a great their excitement of seeing the Long Drive competition. time.” He also shared his thoughts community exposed in a positive about the tour. “The golf center is way.” Added Chairman Miguel. Event Center continued from front Tim Burke, a two-time Volvik putting together the tour with so Thursday, April 4, Harrah’s Ak- years ago and membership, we can’t Chin Casino and the Ak-Chin Indian forget them, that gave us the drive, Community enjoyed a celebration to gave us the vision, gave us the kick off Harrah’s 25th anniversary direction to move and how we’ve and the completion of the multi- moved to prosper.” million-dollar casino expansion project. He then recognized former tribal leaders Terry Enos and Louis The evening began with a 5p Manuel, “thank you guys for registration at the Oak and Fork continuing that trend in moving that restaurant, where invited guests foundation forward in what we have were treated to an assortment of become today.” appetizers and drinks. Shortly after 6p, a ribbon cutting ceremony with Chairman Miguel also recognized Harrah’s and Ak-Chin officials was all the efforts from Harrah’s to ensure staged just inside The Event Center the casino’s success and thanked all doors, followed by tours of the new parties involved that moved us in multi-purpose event center. this direction, “years from now, we as a community envision ourselves The 2,000 plus seating capacity we will be the number one facility at The Event Center featured in Arizona.” two sold-out Dave Chappelle performances on April 5-6, as well Livingston also invited as an A-List performance schedule representatives from the with upcoming shows such as architectural and construction teams Dwight Yoakam, and Los Lonely assigned to the renovation project to Boys, as part of the Grand Opening share a few words. Celebration. Nick Schoenfeldt, vice-president for To begin the celebration reception, Thalden-Boyd-Emery Architects, Robert Livingston, general manager first acknowledged their Native of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino shared American owned business and how his joy at the completion, “It’s been “we actually are committed to the a long journey, three and a half Native American Country and to the years buddy, and we have much to tribes that we serve.” celebrate this evening.” He then thanked his team and all Livingston continued as he thanked those they worked with, including everyone for coming, recognizing the Art and Design Committee for all dignitaries present. Afterwards all their ideas and creativity. a short video was shared depicting the early history of Harrah’s Ak- Rob Kobierowski spoke on behalf Chin Casino, including its opening, of Sundt-Yates construction team. improvements and most recent After providing some stats on the renovation. construction materials utilized for the project he too offered words Livingston then invited Ak-Chin of thanks to the different groups Chairman Robert Miguel up to say that helped ensure the twenty-two few words. He began “It’s safe turnovers went smoothly, “it’s really to say that we are today, through really more difficult to keep all 1100 both our efforts, the number one slot machines working just about entertainment facility in Pinal the entire time, that was the hardest county.” part of this job.”
Chairman also expressed his Rob concluded by giving thanks gratitude to former leadership, to Ak-Chin Council “for giving us specifically the leaders from 25 this opportunity to build this great years ago “it was those leaders 25 fantastic building.”
Kim Vincent shows off her new keepsake from the Harrah’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Clockwise from top: Ak-Chin Council and Royalty take photo with 2019 Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun winners, Phyllis Meti and Tom Burke. TeriLynne Kisto hangs out with WLD No. 1 Phyllis Meti on Sunday. Troy Mullins gladly signs items for her fans at the WLD Community event at Oak and Fork. A beautiful double- rainbow brightened up the Tuesday evening skies after the Smash in the Sun event. Volunteers working Continues on hard on Friday afternoon. Stella Miguel, Joseph Justin and Ralph Gomez enjoy the WLD Experience on Monday evening. Kevin Blenkhorn wins the Master’s Division on Saturday (photo by Devin Lowe). page 12. April 19 - May 2, 2019 11 April Employee Birthdays
4/19 Karen Gardner, Library William Antone, Him Dak Lerline Peters, Cultural SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Museum 1 2 3 4 5 6 4/28 Dyami Jackson Jessica Dean Isabella Luna Jacolby King Elena Cypriano 4/21 Jacquelyn Lewis Skye Gonzalez Paula Pete Drevon Deloney Jesus Balderrama, Eula Narcia Blue Sky Thompson Eileen Quintero Jason Garcia Glenn Boothe, Sanitation Ruby Smith Augustine White Alexis Stephens Fire & Safety Deborha Salmons, Finance Marcus Stephens Lourdes Smith, Marilyn Thompson Law & Order 4/30 Hope Vallejos Michelle Granados, 4/26 Law & Order 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Nicole Coester Jeffrey Ruelas Leondro Antone Amanda Green Gloria Alejandro Angel Hoffman Jessica Batopis Lorenzo Batopis, Courts Amanda Roninger, Events Cayla Thomas Garin Cuatt Rosalie Narcia Miranda Iniestra Deeandra Lewis Mel Kaniatobe Alyssa Bullis, Nathius Jacuinde Fred Jerry, Jr. Isaiah Narcia Early Childhood Michelle Miranda Michael Peters, Sr. Nikolai White Angel Stephens Heather Thomas
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Pate Justin Brian Carra Antonia Baptisto Jace Dickerson Jose Batopis, II William Antone Amelia Alvarez Janay Justin-Ulloa Reynold Narcia Glenna Francisco Rupert Stephens Tianah Pilone Anaise Valles-Diaz Celeste Delores Sandra Shade Darryl Peters Steven Sam Valerie Ruiz
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Anyssa Justin Ricky Attakai, Jr. Jonathan Dean Martina Antone Duane Anderson Lorenzo Batopis Gregorio Castro Renelda Pete Vickie Tavena Hunter Narcia Irma Arellanes- Angelita Garcia Robert Stephens Zaida Soliz Burgos Karen Gardner Juan Jr. Luz
28 29 30 Jesus Balderrama Douglas Pablo Aliyah Deloney Julianna Trenado Araya Pena Jordyn Miguel Natalie Romo
Happy Birthday to my son Happy Birthday to our Grandson, Je rey C. Peters! Steven Sam, Hey, how’s it going my Lil Jay Cee. Wishing you the best. I wanted to write and send you a birthday Your Grandpa and Grandma wish just to always let you know that you are always thought of on your birthday by Happy Birthday to my daughters me. I wish you all the best, and I hope and Karen and Marlene pray that you enjoy your special day. Love, Mom Always know that I love and miss you always. You take care and behave out there for your mom, ok. I love you always! Happy Birthday to my Happy 12th Birthday to my Lil Jay Cee! great-granddaughter Angelita Love always your daddy, and my great-grandson Antonio Johnny Cat Love, Grandma
Happy Birthday Marilyn & Jacqueline Happy Easter to all my family Hope you both had a wonderful day. Hope you all have a very nice Love you Debbie B. Easter and have fun. Rose Happy Birthday to my daughter Antonia Baptisto, Happy Easter to my son Allan Narcia You are God’s gift to me and your Dad. Hope everything is okay. Love you, your Mom Debbie B. Wishing you were here. Love Mom Here’s wishing a Happy Birthday to Jesus Balderrama Happy Easter to our two favorite Easter Hope you’ll have fun on your Birthday. Grammies – Grandma and YooYoo Enjoy. Love, Cecil, Raychel and the kids From Grandma Alverna F. Easter Blessings to all our Children and Godchildren Love, Cecil and Raychel
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un� l fi lled. Carmelo Gonzales Francisco Viezcas Driver Diesel Mechanic • Art Technician - Open to Enrolled Elder Program Sanitation Community Members and Current Community Employees. Open un� l fi lled. • Police Lieutenant • Community Planner • Assistant Diesel Mechanic Juanita Balderrama Sabrina Peters • Community Planner Driver Driver Elder Program Elder Program • Irriga� on Technician • Police Offi cer - Cer� fi ed • Security Guard (4) APPLICANTS CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE! Visit Ak-Chin Indian Community website (www.ak-chin.nsn.us) and click Job Openings to review or apply for an open positi on. Sandiin Mitchell Hector Soliz If you are claiming Indian Preference, proof of Librarian Laborer tribal enrollment MUST be submitt ed at the ti me of Library Public Works applicati on. Sanitation 12 April 19 - May 2, 2019
Event Center continued from page 10 Before the grand fi nale, general community.” Said Livingston. In addition, enhancements are manager Livingston provided some being made to pool-side rooms that formal comments, “This celebration Afterwards, Livingston asked overlook a newly renovated pool is a culmination of three and a half Chairman Miguel to come up with area with swim-up bar. years of eff orts, working closely his glass of champagne, and then he with the Ak-Chin Community asked everyone to raise their glasses Council” shared Livingston as he in a toast. listed off numerous community departments, “with all these folks Tribal Gaming Agency executive working together we were able to director, Charles McCarty was bring the vision of the hotel and also in attendance for the event. casino to life.” When asked about TGA’s role he shared, “I commend the entire staff The vision for the renovation and at TGA Capital Projects Fire and expansion, started back in 2015, Police Departments who without when the Community Council the dedication of the line and staff decided to fund an architectural employees of these agencies the study and master plan for the renovation would not have occurred project. “The ultimate goal was to within the specifi ed timelines. create an experience that would The sel ess service displayed by provide our guests and visitors with employees of these respective high quality hospitality, amenities departments re ects highly on their and entertainment that would dedication to the community and Above: Chairman Miguel and elevate the property to a full-service desire to be professionals.” GM Livingston toast the casino resort casino, before we had a hotel, expansion completion. but we were pretty much a place for The Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and our casino guests… we’ve evolved Resort expansion includes a new Top right: Councilmember Octavio this property to something much, lobby, a 12-story, 229-guestroom Machado, Community Treasurer Brandon Peters and Director of much more.” tower, spa, expanded gaming space, Marketing and Operations Michael “Harrah’s is proud to be the new restaurants, a multi-purpose Kintner, tour The Event Center. management partner for Ak-Chin event center, parking garage, a Indian Community for the past 25 new Bingo hall and a new renamed Bottom right: Councilmember years… our executive team and Laurel Lounge for Caesars Rewards Lisa Garcia and Slot Compliance MOVIE more than 900 members are proud members. Administrator Leslie Lewis-Manuel are relaxing in one of the new to be a part of the Ak-Chin Indian poolside cabanas. SHOWTIMES WEEK OF FRI DAY APRI L 19, 2019 - T HU RSDAY APRI L 25 , 2019
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