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Maricopa, Arizona Volume XXXIII, Issue 18 September 20 - October 3, 2019 Andrew Humeyumptewa Two injured in airplane passes Culinary Practical crash at Ak-Chin Airport

Article submitted by Erica Manuel, HDS Supervisor, photo by L. Peters measurement tools was created for Andrew.

The first performance measurement application consisted of a Culinary Practical Skills Exam which was similar to a “Chopped” challenge. The exam included a mystery basket containing unrelated ingredients in which Andrew prepared three meals utilizing all the ingredients. The mystery ingredients given to Andrew were: Halibut, shrimp, rib eye filet, mushrooms, chipotle Andrew Humeyumptewa prepares his dishes for the peppers, blackberries, practical. boursin cheese, bacon and Friday, September 6, may phase within the program, it bucatini pasta. be one of the most terrifying was no surprise when Andrew Story and photo by J. Peters and exciting experiences for chose the culinary field as his Andrew’s first dish was a Andrew Humeyumptewa, internship area. pan seared halibut with a Ak-Chin Fire responds to crash site at Ak-Chin Regional Airport on September 10th. Harrah’s Ak-Chin, HDS blackberry and chipotle Culinary Intern. Andrew’s culinary internship beurre blanc, mushroom At the start of the work day managed to self-eject from the wreckage and call for began in the Buffet, working risotto and roasted broccolini. on September 10, 2019, Ak- the plane and get to a safe help. No other injuries were Andrew joined the HDS under the leadership of skilled For Andrew’s second dish, he Chin Fire department was area. Both suffered injuries reported. Program (Harrah’s sous chefs. Having gained prepared a chipotle bucatini dispatched at 8:33 am to Ak- and were quickly transported Development System) proficiency in the cooking alfredo with sautéed shrimp. Chin Regional Airport where to Chandler Regional Many local news teams came in 2015. Although, the stations, he moved into the Andrew’s final dish was a a call to 9-1-1 was made Hospital by Ak-Chin Fire. out to report on the crash. program is designed to casino’s steakhouse, known pan seared rib eye filet topped to report that an airplane Ak-Chin Airport Manager, provide enrolled Community as Chop, Block & Brew, with a boursin crust with had crashed into the Flight On the second floor of the Timothy Costello made a members with job skills and refining his culinary skills. loaded mashed potatoes and Operations building. building, just a mere few brief statement to reporters career guidance, cooking A personal development sautéed asparagus. feet away from where the on what transpired that had always been Andrew’s plan which focused on A flight instructor and student aircraft had torn through the September morning. At press passion. Upon successful culinary learning objectives, Andrew prepared and pilot had taken a nose dive ceiling an Ak-Chin employee time, the investigation is completion of his rotation timelines and performance plated dishes for the judges. into the building just after was unbelievably untouched still ongoing and the airport takeoff. The two individuals and managed to bypass remains open. HDS continues to Page 4 Extreme Midget Wrestling Ak-Chin hosts 2019 Self- brings BIG excitement to Governance Professionals

UltraStar Story and photos by R. Peters Workshop and Strategy

Session Story and photos by R. Peters September 9-12, the and Karen who serves as 2019 Self-Governance the technical representative Monday, September Professionals Workshop and serving Arizona, Nevada, 9 included time for Strategy Session was held and Utah self-governance registration, and a History of at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Event tribes were key players at Self-Governance followed Center, with a record 100+ the event, as both presented by a general introduction attendees. or moderated during the and overview of the Self- workshop-strategy sessions. Governance Planning and The event provided “the Negotiations Process. The opportunity to network The event was similar to a evening included a welcome with other self-governance mini-conference with three and cultural reception. professionals and gather new days dedicated to workshops/ ideas.” Karen Fierro, Ak-Chin sessions and a new feature The Ak-Chin Ba’ban Keina Self-Governance Director added this year was a day dancers opened up the shared, and continued “its set for touring the Ak-Chin evening, followed by the San a unique opportunity for Above, Chairman Robert Miguel enjoys sitting with Tribal leaders, current Leona Kakar, who he respectfully refers to as “Ak-Chin’s and future Tribal officials/ Living Legend” during the Self-Governance opening staff that implement Self- reception on September 9, at Harrah’s Event Center. Governance programs, and Octagon and Ceasar prepare to hurl Boom Box into the stacked wrestlers during other representatives to Indian Community, as the Juan Kualia dance group. the Saturday, September 7 Extreme Midget Wrestling event held at UltraStar Multi- enhance professional skills, SGCE had commented on Both groups provided a tainment Center. learn about and share creative visiting various community nice combination of cultural approaches for program projects Ak-Chin has entertainment. Also present For fans of wrestling, enjoying Ranked #1 by the Nightclub live wrestling. These talented implementation, learn about completed. at the reception were Sally a good body slam was not and Bar Magazine for the Best wrestlers kept the crowd effective advocacy methods Antone and son Dwayne, hard to find if you were in the Alternative Act, the Extreme entertained for hours as they and how to implement the “The Farms was a large two well-known community vicinity of UltraStar Multi- Midget Wrestling Federation competed and battled to be methods, and to identify interest as some Tribes have artists. tainment Center’s outdoor has been touring the United the victor in the miniature strategic approaches to shared their barriers in their amphitheater on Saturday, States since 2000, providing sized wrestling ring. All of enhance Self-Governance.” own farming operations. Introductions and a welcome September 7. a unique and action-packed them had their own fan base, There was a large interest of were provided by Ak- show that is utterly amazing as they cheered on their Ak-Chin Councilmember Tribes suggestions of having Chin Chairman Robert It was mad excitement as fans to experience. favorites. Delia Carlyle, who serves as the opportunity to see the Miguel. Chairman Miguel packed the lawn at UltraStar the Western Region Primary Farms, Water Reclamation first welcomed everyone to catch a glimpse of the “The There were seven extremely David “DT” Trujillo, Representative for the Self- Facility, and the Multi- for coming to Ak-Chin Baddest Lil Show on Earth” fit men all in costume, ready UltraStar’s Promotions and Governance Communication Purpose Justice Complex.” and then took the time Extreme Midget Wrestling. to bring the ultimate fun in Events Manager said it took and Education Consortium said Karen. to recognize current and

Wrestling continues to Page 9 Self-Governance continues to Page 7 Page 2 Elder News Page 4 Creative Learning INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page 3 Community News Page 11 Entertainment 2 September 20 - October 3, 2019 Elders visit New Mexico landmarks 3rd Annual Story by C. Picciuolo, photos submitted Ak-Chin Indian Community Ak-Chin Elders took a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 30-September 1, returning Tribal Council on September 2, 2019. Eight Elders attended the trip; Terry Enos, Cecil Peters, Fred Salas, Basketball Vivian Lewis, Mollie Norris, Marlene Garcia, Bernadette Tournament White and Wynema Miguel, who were guided by director Story and Photos by J. Peters Leslie Carlyle-Burnett.

On day one, the Elders left ACIC at 6:00am, flew Southwest Airlines and arrived at the Albuquerque Airport around 11:00am. The group all got in a 15-passenger van and headed for lunch at Cocina Azul The El Santuario de Chimayo Shrine attracts those seeking healing of the body, mind and spirit. This spot was considered a healing sanctuary for the Pueblo Indians who Mexican Restaurant in town. lived here well before the Spaniards. The elders left with a sense of peace and joy After that, they all checked after visiting the shrine. Photo submitted by Leslie Carlyle-Burnett into the Lodge at Santa Fe and were on their own for the a while and bought souvenirs “We saw a lot of Indian Shrine, a National Historic evening. for friends and family. art that focused on how Landmark which translates to Everything sold at the market the Indians envisioned the Church of the Healing Sand. The morning of day two had was handmade. world and what it is doing. Some Elders went to different the Elders visiting Cathedral In their way, they were places during this time, such Champions: Ak-Chin Basilica of St. Francis of “There was a lot of clothes displaying their thoughts in as Enos, who stopped by a Assisi and Loretto Chapel. and jewelry, tons and tons of all kinds of artistic ways,” casino and ate there at the jewelry. I bought a blanket, said Terry Enos. “There was buffet because the group “We visited the Loretto a little Native baby blanket a lot of statues that they was hungry. Capping off the Chapel known for the famous with a design... I got a bear made that depicted different trip, the Elders took in the Miraculous Staircase.” said in the same design for types of I would say the San Miguel Mission, which Carlyle-Burnett. my granddaughters,” said woes and happiness of the is known to be the oldest Marlene Garcia. human beings. They put it in church in the United States. The plan after that was to sculptures and they depicted On September 2, the group head to the Palace of the During the final day, Elders what that meant and their left and headed back home Governors, which was closed toured the Wheelwright version of why they looked to tell the stories of their for renovation. Museum, where they viewed like that.” adventures. beautiful centuries-old Native So instead, they attended the American jewelry, baskets, The next stop was El craft fair and marketplace for pottery and paintings. Santuario de Chimayo

2nd Place: San Carlos Apaches

Friday September 20 Wednesday September 25 Breakfast Buffet Cabbage stew scrambled eggs, pease, carrots, biscuits, potatoes, bacon, plums sausage, biscuits & gravy, fresh fruit, Thursday September 26 pancakes Indian tacos lettuce, tomato, cheese, Monday September 23 cake 15 Bean Soup roasted butternut Friday September 27 squash, salad, corn Elder Center Closed 3rd Place: White Mountain Apaches bread, ambrosia salad Native American Day On the morning of September basketball fun, including 14th, a great gathering of Team Chum Skeg from Tuesday September 24 Monday September 30 Arizona tribal leaders met Gila River, Hualapai Tribe, Green chicken Sandwich bar up in the Ak-Chin Indian San Carlos Apaches, White enchiladas pasta salad, cherry crisp Community. The meeting Mountain Apaches, Yavapai- corn, rice, tropical fruit was not for a roundtable Apache Nation and Ak-Chin. or discussion, but rather to play some “round ball” Rain nor heavy dust storm during Ak-Chin’s 3rd Annual stopped the teams from Tribal Council Basketball making their way to Ak- Tournament. Chin’s gym to play some highly competitive rez ball Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Coming from near and far six and the chance for a year of submitted by Marlene A. Garcia. different tribal council teams bragging rights! played a full day of nonstop

16600 N. Maricopa Highway Story and Photos by J. Peters Maricopa, Arizona 85139 How time flies as the Historic Ak-Chin Mission School House OFFICE HOURS celebrated its 6th anniversary on 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday, September 6. MONDAY - FRIDAY PHONE: 520•568•1375 The day brought many to the little FAX: 520•568•1376 school house to celebrate with a E-MAIL: [email protected] lunch and cake. Free tote bags were given out to all, while members and Ak-Chin O’odham Runner Staff employees shuffled around inside Editor: Raychel Peters the building to get a glimpse of the Photojournalists: Justine Peters and Chris vintage furniture and trinkets that Picciuolo had been outfitted to the building to Graphic Artists: Diana Carlyle recreate the look of what the school News Assistant: Charlene Pane house once was. Ak-Chin Community Council Chairman: Robert Miguel A brief history on the school house; Vice Chairman: Gabriel Lopez back in the 1925, the St. Francis Council Members: Delia Carlyle, Lisa Mission School was opened and Garcia and Octavio Machado administered by Father Antonine Willenbrick. Father Willenbrick Regular Contributors: who served both the Ak-Chin and Ak-Chin: Cultural Resources, Education, Gila River Indian Communities, EPD, Health Education, Him-Dak, picked up the O’odham language Library, Health & Human Services, Recreation & MUSD. while living on the reservation. With the opening of the school Here sit the Historic Mission School House right next to St. Frances Catholic church. Welcoming everyone to come and visit, taking a deeper dive into the history of Ak-Chin. Also showing is a couple The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner house it brought many new and of shared memories written on post it notes. is published on the first and third exciting things to the community’s Friday of each month. children but most importantly it Many of the elders in Ak-Chin holiday celebrations as it also served To learn more about the Historic The “Runner” is delivered to all brought an educational importance attended this school and they can as a small meeting or gathering Mission School House please residents and departments of the to the community. recall fond memories of having fun place. Some even remember contact the Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco Ak-Chin Indian Community, as well watching their first movies here in Museum at (520) 568- 1350. as surrounding community businesses, interested groups and subscribers. the school house. All information and original work Council tours contained in this newspaper is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from: newly revamped The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner 16600 N. Maricopa Highway Maricopa, Arizona 85139 Agave’s Restaurant

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DEADLINE Don’t forget the DEADLINE for the October 4 - 17, 2019 issue is due by SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Please submit all announcements, wishes, etc. no later than THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Any material submitted after the SEPTEMBER 26 DEADLINE Cannot be guaranteed placement. But, if appropriate and relevant, Will be included in the following issue. 4 September 20 - October 3, 2019 HDS continued from Front Andrew’s dishes were scored, related cooking to leadership. fun experience I have ever Being in the HDS Program Ak-Chin Education hosts based on presentation, plating Chef Colin talked about the had. No matter how much has enabled me to follow my and taste. At the conclusion importance of effectively I wanted to just shut down dream of becoming a chef. Monthly “Coffee Talk” of the culinary practical utilizing soft skills as a under the pressure, I kept For a long time, I thought Story and Photos by L. Peters skills exam, Andrew received culinary leader. Skills such going because in reality, as I I would never get there; commendations as well as, as: Communication, Self- thought about it, I reminded however, in successfully feedback for improvement, Motivation, Teamwork, myself, “This is what I love; completing the culinary from the judges, including Time Management, Problem cooking and the restaurant practical exam, I can finally Harrah’s Ak-Chin Executive Solving and Leadership. business. Within an hour and see that I’m getting closer to Chef, Colin Ribble. a half, I had created dishes my dream! I am proud of how When asked for feedback on which came from what far I have come. Even when It was an emotional moment the whole experience, here is felt like the jumbled mess it gets tough in the kitchen, I for Andrew, looking at the what Andrew had to say: inside my head. Although just remember what my chef, plated meals he produced, “In taking the culinary there were opportunities Chef Colin, always says, “It’s realizing his hard work practical skills exam, I had for improvement with my just cooking”. Sure, cooking and determination had paid never been more stressed dishes, they were dishes that can be tough and stressful but off. Chef Colin provided out in my life. Throughout I had created. After it was all it can also be the most fun complete, I couldn’t believe and rewarding way to spend Staff and parents listen to Mr. Mike the bus driver as he inspiring and valuable my whole 2-year HDS gives his presentation at the Coffee Talk Session. feedback on Andrew’s culinary internship, this that I had made my own your time.” dishes! overall performance as he was the most stressful and Ak-Chin Education advisor’s information on it, department has introduced making it easier for parents a new event for the to get ahold of someone Community and it is when need be. called “Coffee Talk”. The first topic of the Coffee Education invited MUSD Talk Series was “Parent bus driver Mr. Mike who involvement at the school”, is in charge of the Ak-Chin held on September 13, at bus routes for grades K-12. the Ak-Chin Library multi- Mr. Mike brought up many purpose room. important topics regarding the bus; discussing proper This coffee talk session bus etiquette, problems was set for one hour, from with getting on/off the 9am-10am. Education staff bus, bullying that occurs discussed various topics on the bus and how those Two tasty seafood dinners cooked and prepared by Mr. Humeyumptewa during his practical. with parents and guardians situations are handled. regarding students and different ways parents can Coffee Talk will be held be more involved with at least once a month in Maricopa High School celebrates Homecoming Night their child’s school, such as the library multi-purpose participating in more after room and will be discussing September 13th, Friday the show the 2019 Homecoming school activities/events numerous topics concerning 13th, to be exact was the Courtship made their way and attending more student education. Light morning day many Maricopa High onto the field and everyone Homecoming conferences. Just lending refreshments were served, School students attended watched the crowning of the a helping hand around the and of course coffee! the traditional Homecoming 2019 Homecoming King school when and where you game, as the MHS Ram Trey Camarilla and Queen can, and even becoming an The next Coffee Talk Football team played against Priscila Urena. advocate for the school is series “School Health and South Mountain High School. one of the easiest ways you Wellness” is scheduled for Although, Maricopa Rams As exciting as the Friday can help support the school. October 11, from 9am-10am did score points in the first festivities, students were in the Ak-Chin Library quarter it wasn’t enough to looking forward to the Education staff also handed multi-purpose room. win them the game that night. Homecoming dance that out a sheet with all the would be held Saturday At halftime the amazing Night. Students spent the MHS marching band and evening having fun with one color guard put on a perfectly another, thus ending the 2019 executed performance Homecoming season with a for adoring football fans. bang! Following the halftime Queen and King

Brother Isaiah Peters and sister Kaylan Peters take a family photo together before heading to the Homecoming Dance. The two dressed to the nines to have a night of fun during the school celebration.

Maricopa Rams making their way back onto the field after half time. September 20 - October 3, 2019 5 What is Household Hazardous Waste? Story by J. Peters On the 28th of September the Ak- various methods to rid of the cleansing to many homes without Chin Environmental Protection chemicals within said waste; ion the need for improper disposal. Department is hosting a Household exchange, precipitation, oxidation Hazardous Waste Collection and reduction, and neutralization. Everyone is encouraged to bring all event in the community. From Getting rid of waste that massive can waste to the event on the 28th of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Water be a lot of hard work. The buildup September! Just remember that this Reclamation Facility, employees of chemicals can be dangerous and event does NOT accept medications will be collecting a number of very hard to get rid of in the right of any kinds! For disposal of unused household products that are way. medications members can take toxic and or ignitable and can be outdated or unused medications dangerous to keep in the home. The Household Hazardous Waste to the Ak-Chin-Gila River Health event will take the waste and will Clinic for proper disposal or they These materials are collected over use the various techniques to help can be taken to any pharmacy, time within each household and for decrease the junk chemicals. This such as CVS, Walgreen’s and Fry’s the most part no one knows what to event will bring a much-needed Pharmacy in Maricopa. do with the extra chemicals. This disposal event is to help clear homes of these unwanted materials.

Targeted items are such things as automotive products, batteries, cleaning products, electronic waste, light bulbs, household cleaners and the list does go on (FULL LIST WILL BE PROVIDED ON EPD FLYER).

These materials can accumulate over time within a blink of an eye and most don’t know how to get rid of these types of products, so many simply pour them down the drain or dispose of them by throwing them out with all the other garbage. Each of these actions are very harmful to the environment, and this has been damaging the earth for centuries.

It’s no joke that all man-made chemicals and materials cause harm to the environment, but its something we have become a part of our daily lives and most could not live so easily without these hazardous essentials.

The waste will be treated with SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR EDUCATION Strengthening PARKS & REC SEPTEMBER 2019 GED Class times: 7:00 —8:00pm Monday-Friday 10am to 12pm SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Zumba: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Full Body Aerobic Dancing & 2pm to 5pm Resistance Training 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Wednesdays 4:30pm to 6:30pm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Wednesday 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12:15 —12:45pm 29 30 ELDER CENTER Core & Cardio Blast: SEPTEMBER 20th Midsection Focus, Integrated Total SEPTEMBER 20th UPCOMING EVENTS 5:30pm to 7:30pm Body Cardio Elder Chair Volleyball Community Gathering Held at After-School Enrichment Reception Tournament the Service Center, 6- 9PM 5:30 —6:00pm Community Meeting Held at Beginner Power Blast Training: Ak-Chin Service Center, 6-8PM SEPTEMBER 26th Light Weight of Explosive Fast SEPTEMBER 21st Legacy Traditional Movements Rec Co-ed Volleyball Tournament ELDER CENTER INFORMATION Half Day Elder Center-520-568-1760 SEPTEMBER 22nd Center Hours Monday-Friday SEPTEMBER 26th – 27th Thursday Power Co-ed Volleyball Tournament 8 AM to 5 PM 12:15 —12:45pm Breakfast 7:30 AM to 9 AM Sequoia Pathway Lunch 12 noon Fall Conferences Total Body Circuit Supersets: SEPTEMBER 23rd SEPTEMBER 23rd Pair of Exercises, One After The Open Gym Transportation-520-568-1760 SEPTEMBER 27th Elder Shopping & Errands 1 PM Other 8am to 9pm or 520-568-1769 Please Call Before 4 PM Desert Wind Middle School 7:00 — 8:00pm Early Release SEPTEMBER 24th Yoga 101: SEPTEMBER 24th Eggs Delivered every Tuesday. Goodwill Shopping Leaving @ 9 AM Basic Fundamental Poses and Open Gym Eggs pick up Wed-Fri 8 AM-3 SEPTEMBER 27th Council Update 12 noon Breathing 8am to 5pm PM After Hours 520-858-5043 Maricopa Wells Middle School Early Release SEPTEMBER 25th Youth Volleyball Practice Elder Shopping and Errands LIBRARY are provided every Monday Bingo 5:30 to 8:30 pm and Friday at 1 PM If you need SEPTEMBER 27th transportation for Shopping Maricopa High School SEPTEMBER 26th SEPTEMBER 25th and Errands on any Other day, Early Release Caregiver Support Meeting 11 AM Open Gym please call Transit Department. 520-568-1630 Education Presentation 8pm-5pm SEPTEMBER 27th – October 13th How to navigate the referral process LIBRARY INFORMATION Heritage Academy IEP vs 504 SEPTEMBER 26th *Needs to be signed up to be in Fall Break 12:15 PM Open Gym program. Call 520-568-1675 for 8am to 5pm more information. Elder Coloring- Takes place at the Elder Center SEPTEMBER 27th SEPTEMBER 27th Legacy Traditional CENTER CLOSED Youth Volleyball Practice Japan Pop – Transportation to SEPTEMBER 21st Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:30 to 8:30 pm and from library is required. You Japan Pop must be 10 years or older to SEPTEMBER 30th 12:00pm-2:00pm participate. Baby Time! – every SEPTEMBER 30th – October 14th Elder Shopping & Errands 1 PM SEPTEMBER 27th Wednesday, 10:30-11:00am. Sequoia Pathway CLOSED Children 0-5 ONLY. OVERDRIVE SEPTEMBER 24th Fall Break TRUCK – No signup required, HEALTH EDUCATION Elder Coloring Copa Crew Annual Children under 8 yrs must 9:00am-10:00am be accompanied by an adult. SEPTEMBER 30th – OCTOBER 14th Basketball Tournament Preschool Storytime MUSD – Fall Break LIBRARY HOURS 11:00am-12:00pm Monday – Friday – 8AM-6PM SEPTEMBER 28th SEPTEMBER 30th – OCTOBER 11th Copa Crew Annual Saturday-12PM-4PM SEPTEMBER 25th Legacy Traditional Basketball Tournament Sunday-Closed Lego Robots! 4:15pm Fall Break KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm RECREATION INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 29th For more information on Rec Healthy Snacks 3:00-4:00pm Center events please call the OCTOBER 2nd, 3rd and 4th Copa Crew Annual Leading Edge Academy Monday Basketball Tournament Rec Center @ 520-568-1740 SEPTEMBER 26th Early Release **Calendar Subject to 5:30 —6:00pm Preschool Storytime SEPTEMBER 30th Change** Beginner’s Circuit Training: 11:00am-12:00pm OCTOBER 4th – 14th High Reps, Light Weights for Open Gym AK-CHIN HEALTH EDUCATION Kyrene Unified School District 8am to 9pm Muscle Toning SEPTEMBER 27th FITNESS CLASSES Fall Break For community members, Library Closed residents and employees. Tuesday All Fitness Classes held at OCTOBER 7th – October 11th Leading Edge Academy 12:15 —12:45pm Service Center Call (520) 568-1080 with Fall Break Strength Training Circuit: Questions Increase Lean Muscle & Muscle 6 September 20 - October 3, 2019

Ak-Chin Indian Community Keeping our kids safe Request for Proposal for September is Suicide Stock Contractor Services for Masik Tas Rodeo Events Prevention Awareness Month and Ak-Chin Health The Ak-Chin Indian Community email questions and clarifi cations of and Human Services (“Community”) is seeking services of a the RFP by 4 p.m. on October 1, 2019. Department would like to qualifi ed and licensed stock contractor Response to questions and clarity will share in the eff ort to spread to provide animals for rough stock and be sent out to all that requested a RFP helpful information to the roping events for the Community’s within 24 hours of business day. community about such an Masik Tas Event scheduled on December important issue. It’s a sad 13 – 15, 2019. Contractor must provide SUBMISSION truth that people in pain stockmen that are knowledgeable Deadline for submitting proposals is often don’t see a way out. and experienced in care, preparation, October 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. MST. Please While suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in and retrieval of a variety of livestock submit Five (5) bound copies and throughout the event competitions. one (1) unbound copy of your the United States, it is the strong mood to another you may think that suicide is nd Must understand rodeo rules and how proposal labeled “Stock Contractor 2 leading cause of death . Doing some type of self- the only answer — but it’s in young people ages 10-24 injury, like cutting not! Don’t let suicide be the those eff ect the rodeo athletes. The Services Proposal for Masik Tas”. years old. . Acting full of rage or ending of your story. There Community will go into contract with Proposals can be mailed or dropped off talking about getting are people who want to help, the Stock Contractor Services for one at the address listed below: It’s a painful reality that revenge and you can feel better. (1) year with the option to continue teens sometimes think about . Giving away favorite things for an additional two (2) years with the “Stock Contractor Services ending their lives. Every day If you are thinking about potential for a three (3) year contract. Proposal for Masik Tas” in our country there are more Often siblings or friends suicide, please reach out for than 3000 suicide attempts Flora Howerton, Purchasing are more likely to recognize help right away. The Community is located 35 miles by young people in grades Manager when another young person . Ak-Chin Health and south of Phoenix in the northwestern part 9-12, (if you add grades 7 & Ak-Chin Indian Community or family member is hurting, Human Service Department of Pinal County. The City of Maricopa 8 the numbers would raise long before a parent or has behavioral health 42507 W. Peters and Nall Road is a neighbor to the Community. Rodeo signifi cantly!) What we need guardian does. therapists on staff who can Maricopa, AZ 85138 to know is that 4 out 5 teens assist individuals who are Events will take place at Ak-Chin Circle Outdoor Arena located off of Narcia that attempt suicide have Teens ask themselves “How struggling with suicidal Proposals will be privately reviewed given clear warning signs. can I help a friend who has thoughts. They can be reach Road and Ak-Chin Parkway behind Ak- by Owner. Owner reserves the right suicidal thoughts?” at 520-568-1090 Chin UltraStar Multi-tainment Center to reject any or all proposals, to waive Here are some of the signs to . If you think a friend is in . You can contact and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort to informalities and irregularities and look for: immediate danger from the Lifeline helpline by the east. to accept any proposal considered . Talking about not wanting suicide call 911 and do not chat, or call 800-273-TALK advantageous to Owner. to live leave him or her alone. (8255). REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS . Talking about looking for . If a friend seems suicidal, . You can also Text 741-741 ways to die, like trying to Full Proposal Requests will be available ask the person to talk to “Are You There?” For September 20, 2019. RFP may be picked get pills or a gun you about what’s going on. help, to talk to someone The Community’s Selection Committee up at the Purchasing Offi ce at 42507 . Talking about feeling Listening shows you care. any time of the day, if you will review and rate all submissions, hopeless or having no Remember, though, that are in need. The people West Peters and Nall Road, Maricopa, and consult with the Community purpose you cannot help the person there can talk with you Arizona 85138; or via email request to Council on the fi nal selection. The . Talking about feeling on your own. about your problems and Flora Howerton, Purchasing Manager, Community’s Selection Committee may trapped or being in horrible . Encourage your friend to help you plan to stay safe. at [email protected]. Please s elect applicants for interviews. All pain contact a suicide hotline. . If you are in immediate candidates will be notifi ed. . Talking about being a . Suggest that your friend danger of hurting yourself, burden to others talk to an adult, and call 911. You also can go . Abusing drugs or alcohol possibly off er to go with to the nearest hospital . Acting very nervous or on him or her. emergency department. edge . Doing dangerous things If you are the one who is . Sleeping a lot more than hurting and frustrated with before or very little life, if you are thinking about . Not wanting to be around suicide? other people . Changing quickly from one You may be feeling awful,

NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING

September 30th at 6pm Ak-Chin Service Center

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

SEPTEMBER 2019 Schedule

Sunday Mass at 12 noon September 22- Fr. Richard Felt September 29- Fr. Peter Teresa McConnell

ANNOUNCEMENTS September 21, 10am CCOE Meeting- St. Anne- Santan

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. September 20 - October 3, 2019 7 Self-Governance continued from Front MALI:NA WALKERS PILGRIMAGE TO MAGDALENA, SONORA, MEXICO SCHEDULE OF DATES - Start walking on September 29th from Tubutama. Walk into Mali:na on October 3rd. Feast of St. Francis is October 4th.

CONTACTS FOR THE WALK: Louie Lopez (520) 993-0134, or Royetta Thomas at Behavioral Health (520) 383-6165 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)

Cedagi Wawhai/Pozo September 30 Group to arrive in Mali:na • Baby wipes Verde Group Start pilgrimage about 4 late in the a.m. or around • Chap stick am noonish depending on • Sunscreen lotion NOTE: It is estimated that Morning traditional how the group is doing. • Water canteen/ At left, Karen Fierro, Ak-Chin Self-Governance Director and Ak-Chin the group could be near blessing/smudging. 3:00 p.m. – Final rosary, Councilmember, Delia Carlyle, right, catch up with Joe Garcia, 100 or more in this group. Rest on side of the road Prayers and ribbon hydration pack Head Councilman from Ohkay Owingeh, NM, and former NCAI All will be entering Mexico about 11am – 2pm. ceremony. • Cup for boiling water or President, during a break in the Self-Governance sessions. via the Sasabe POE to Pozo drinking Verde Second camp site October 4 & 5 • Utensils tribal leaders from Ak-Chin, before The first session, moderated by somewhere along the road Some will stay in Mali:na, • Cap or hat introducing guest speaker, Leona Councilmember Delia Carlyle was September 28 in a large wash area. some will come back home • Insect repellant Kakar. Using Recent Research in Advocacy Meet at Felix’s in Cedag when we are finished with • Light jacket or sweater Efforts. Wawhai Rosary & Prayers at alter our final rosary on Oct. 3. Leona, a former Ak-Chin Chairman of staffs. Most will return via • Baggies for your food/ and Farm Board Chairman provided Wednesday ended with a viewing Meeting point is Nogales POE. A few may open containers so the Tohono O’odham Plaza return via Sasabe/Pozo an oral history of the Ak-Chin of RUMBLE: The Indians Who October 1 ants won’t get to them Playground area (North Start pilgrimage about 4 Verde/San Miguel Gate & in case the container Indian Community; sharing how Rocked the World at UltraStar. side of Bashas’) in Sells, am breaks and spills in your Ak-Chin Farms was started, as well AZ, starting at 9 am on Morning traditional as the battle for Ak-Chin’s Water Thursday offered four Self- September 28th if you blessing/smudging. ONLY TAKE WHAT backpack Rights Settlement. Governance in Action tours at five need transportation to Rest on side of the road YOU CAN CARRY. THE • Bungee cords (tie locations: Multi-Purpose Justice Felix’s place. Last load about 11am – 2pm. PILGRIMAGE TAKES bedroll to back pack) Tuesday’s agenda focused on a Complex, Water Reclamation leaves at 12 pm. Approximately 5 DAYS • Rain poncho Self-Governance Professionals Facility, Ak-Chin Farms, Central Third camp site in El AND 4 NIGHTS Workshop. Chiller Plant and Him Dak Eco Transportation will be Cebolla a small community Suggested FOOD: Museum. coordinated to get all about 15 miles west of Things to bring: • Tuna packets walkers to Pozo Verde. Mali:na. Camp at the Opening the workshop was Ak- • Rosary, small candle, • Spam packets Chin Color Guard who did a Posting Karen was excited to be “part of Transportation will travel church in the community. small saint as a group departing at • Crackers of Colors, followed by the Ak-Chin a team that developed a creative • Passport/TRIBAL I.D./ 12 pm. Some may travel Rosary & Prayers at alter • Top ramen Language Program performing the way on how to learn about Self- on their own and various of staffs in the church. Birth Certificate • Beef jerky National Anthem in O’odham. Ak- Governance, kind of a mix of trivia times. • Comfortable hiking • Dried fruit or Chin Vice Chairman Gabriel Lopez and monopoly into one game called October 2 backpack vegetables provided a blessing, followed by a SELFGOVOPOLY… a great way All must sign in on arrival Start pilgrimage about 4 • Sleeping bag or roll up • Fruit Cups welcome from Chairman Miguel. to identify new initiatives fulfilling with a coordinator at the am bed goals of self-governance.” Meeting Point in Sells. Morning traditional • Granola bars • TISSUE PAPER Wednesday, September 11 provided Camp in Pozo Verde blessing/smudging. • Trail mix • Hand sanitizer Self-Governance Strategy Sessions. overnight. Dinner is served Rest on side of the road • Instant Tea/coffee, hot about 11am – 2pm. • Tarp (4X4) cocoa packets Rosary & Prayers at alter • Comfortable walking • Gum of staffs. Fourth camp alongside shoes • Candy the road to Mali:na, About • Money (for September 29 7/8 miles outside of • Beanie weenies transporters) Morning traditional Magdalena. • Vienna sausages blessing/smudging. • MEDICATION • Potted meat Breakfast is served Rosary & Prayers at alter (prescribed) • Gatorade, lemonade, Mid-morning leave for of staffs. • Sandals (for resting Kool-Aid packets Tubutama, Sonora via feet; optional) • Dehydrated food Saric. October 3 • Socks (PLENTY, about 8 Start pilgrimage about 4 pairs) WHAT NOT TO BRING: Start walk early afternoon. am ILLEGAL DRUGS, gang First camp site somewhere Entrance ceremony • Handkerchiefs (not to attire, electronics along the road. about 1½ miles out of be worn to represent (including iPods & mp3 Magdalena. Morning gang affiliation) players, video games), Rosary & Prayers at alter traditional blessing/ A Self Governance tour group is escorted by Museum Technician • Flashlight w/new TENTS, umbrellas, of staffs. smudging. Evelyn Justin, while she shares information about the Him-Dak batteries (extra) weapons. Museum and other sites in the area. 8 September 20 - October 3, 2019 AKC plays San Lucy Summer Shoot-Out

Story by C. Picciuolo and photo submitted

Ak-Chin players hooped it up at the Gila Bend High School Gym from August 30-31 for the San Lucy Summer Shoot- Out Men’s 5 on 5 Full Court Basketball Tournament. Boys and men’s AKC players combined for a well-balanced team who jelled together to compete throughout the bracket.

This team has pounded the boards since they were young and are used to playing with one another, and it showed when they made it to the Championship game. Ft. Yuma won the ﬁ nal game, but AKC came out as proud runners up. The packed Saturday matchups saw AKC playing their ﬁ rst game at 10:30am and arriving back AKC players L-R: Isaac Carlyle, Adam Sanders, Byron White, Tommy Jensen, Isaiah Peters, home after 1:00am, having Rex Andaverde, Kiandry Miranda and Marco Jensen. played six hard fought games overall. Maricopa Wells Middle School vs Desert Wind Story and photo by J. Peters September 12, Maricopa Wells Middle School Girls Volleyball competed against Desert Wind Middle School at MWMS gymnasium. Ak-Chin’s Aleena Antone played hard with the MWMS Panthers, scoring a good amount of points for her team throughout the game. By half time the Panthers were up by 4 points with the score of 25 to 21.

Aleena has been playing volleyball since she was a young girl and continues to work on her skillsets and practicing her game both on and oﬀ -season schedule, with school and club teams. Aleena is fully dedicated to excelling in athletics.

Even though the Panthers eventually lost the match to Desert Winds in the end, Aleena and her team showed no signs of letting this setback stop them from pushing forward.

Aleena’s last game will be September 19. Maricopa Wells MS ace server, Aleena Antone makes a mighty serve to opposing team, Desert Winds MS. September 20 - October 3, 2019 9 Council Tournament continued from Page 2

TEAM CHUM SKEG - GILA RIVER HUALAPAI TRIBE YAVAPAI-APACHE NATION

Playing the first game of win of the tournament. would advance to play White This was definitely evident place finish for their efforts. they were still able to play a the tournament was the host Mountain Apaches to move in the game against Ak-Chin fast-paced shoot out. team, Ak-Chin who was San Carlos Apaches and into championship. and Team Chum Skeg who Ak-Chin was paired up once matched up against the White Team Chum Skeg GR were were playing for a chance at again with White Mountain Both teams were racing Mountain Apaches. up next. San Carlos also ran Meanwhile, Team Chum a placement game. Apaches who were pushed against the clock to see who away with the win, placing Skeg got the win from the out of the winner’s bracket would come out on top. As White Mountain Apaches Chum Skeg in the loser’s T.O. forfeit and Ak-Chin The placement games had by San Carlos. This time Ak- the scores swished back and came in hot and pretty much bracket, while Yavapai managed to regroup and everyone on the edge of the Chin was on point, and easily forth the anticipation was at ran the court at a high paced Apache Nation received a take the win from Yavapai bleachers as they watched handled White Mountain an all-time high, all the way fury, scoring the first few bye, as Tohono O’odham was Apache Nation, eliminating the final teams kick into high Apaches who had to settle for down to the last seconds of points against a slower and a no show. them from the bracket, as did gear. third place honors. the game. less aggressive Ak-Chin Team Chum Skeg when the team. Hualapai Tribe and White beat Hualapai tribe. Overcoming the hurdling San Carlos had a nice two- Eventually, Ak-Chin had Mountain Apaches played a loser’s bracket, both Ak-Chin hour break going into the enough energy and game to Once Ak-Chin finally vigorous game, with White As each team gave every and Team Chum Skeg battled championship “winner-take- scoop up the championship realized their game plan, they Mountain again victorious. ounce of energy they had, it on the court, fighting for all” game against Ak-Chin. trophy of the tournament. began to score more and more San Carlos Apaches and became a battle of endurance; every point and possession. Although, Ak-Chin was still baskets, almost catching up Yavapai-Apache Nation pushing themselves to rise Fortunately, Ak-Chin would revving from the back to Congratulations to all teams at one point, but ultimately played the noon game and up the ranks and a chance to be the one to advance, leaving back wins, and after the tip for coming out and having a White Mountain took the first by the buzzer San Carlos become this year champions. Team Chum Skeg with a 4th they showed everyone that little fun outside of the office!

Wrestling from Front him about two years to get Although, Chairman and the event here in Ak-Chin. “I Big Rob did rehearse a saw it up in PHX and had to few scripted moves, they At left, Big Rob puts his have it. I saw the potential.” definitely got a whooping in size 12’s to the hands the ring, as they were body of Octagon. Once DT locked in the slammed, crushed by chairs event and date, marketing and other objects in the head, Below, this is what strategies were created and delicate areas and across the I call an“Extreme somewhere along the line back and then mobbed during Freedom Fighter Ak-Chin Chairman Robert the all-out brawl. Eventually, moment!” Miguel was recruited to be they both pretty much yelled, part of the show. Not long “Uncle” and took a three- after Chairman committed count. to wrestling, Comedian Big Rob also got in on the act. All in all, it was a great night to be at UltraStar. DT As word got out, Chairman definitely went above and did his best to promote, he beyond to bring an event that even signed posters that were has been catering to sports created for the event. All enthusiasts around the globe. marketing efforts paid off, as the event brought in over “My goal was to bring an 1,000 fans and community event that neither Ak-Chin members, ready to root on or Maricopa had ever seen… their favorite wrestler, and I plan to bring more unique some to see whether or not events to the Community the Chairman was really in the near future… Stay going to get in the ring and tuned!” get roughed up.

At right, Chairman Robert Miguel is up against the ropes in a bad way with Boom Box.

At left, all fighters before all the unpleasantness began. 10 September 20 - October 3, 2019

EMPLOYEE UPDATE

Jason Garcia Irrigation Technician Sanitation

Nikolai White Irrigation Technician Sanitation

20 Steven Clutter, TGA Michael Baerg, Jacob Dickerson, Fire & Safety Fire & Safety Clifford Myers, Safety Cleo Pablo, Courts Matt Shepard, Cecily Peters, Fire & Safety Him Dak Museum Mike Staats, Fire & Safety 24, Carla Johnson, TGA 21 Jonathan Laborin, 25, Sanitation Jenny Holsen, Elderly Jesus Rodriguez, EPD 27 22 Irene Arredondo, Barbra Munoz, Social & Health Law & Order Services Evagenlyn Romo, Doris Makil, TGA Maintenance Iris Smith, Elderly 30 Jack Davis, 23 Law & Order Brena Brosemann, Veronica Santiago, AK-CHIN JOB OPPORTUNITIES Law & Order Retail

• Accountant • Maintenance Open to Enrolled • Library Clerk • Archaeologist Technician Ak-Chin Members • Maintenance • Patrol Officer - Only • Audit Supervisor Tech Assistant Certified • Art Technician thank you for always being • Breakfast Cook here for all of us. I know • Substance Abuse • Cultural sometimes we upset you, • Graphic Artist Counselor Resources but that is what kids are • HR Supervisor • Transit Manager Specialist for. I thank God every day that we still have you in our APPLICANTS CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE! lives...and I will always be Visit Ak-Chin Indian Community website (www.ak-chin.nsn.us) and click Job Openings by your side in everything to review or apply for an open position. If you are claiming Indian Preference, you need, for you are the proof of tribal enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application. Happy 2nd Birthday one who taught me how to our little man, to be nice and helpful Kaleb Uriah Rivers always...again I hope you You are our greatest enjoy your day. adventure and biggest Love you always, blessing. Mama and Daddy Rosie & Dallaz wish you have an amazing SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT birthday and we love you Happy Birthday Molly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 so much! Don’t have too much. John Batopis Jennifer Smith Michelle Justin Tommy Jensen Dawson Allison Marcelino Jacuinde Clayton Antone Your Sister Evelyn Daniel Chavez Bernadette White Kyla Narcia Bianka Stephens Philbert Narcia, Sr. Gabrielle Compton Vanessa Soliz Theresa Ormsby Robert Santos, Jr. Joseph Justin Harrison Smith Matthew Manuel Happy Birthday to Patricia Thomas Randall Narcia my son Eugene, Sr. Jorge Stephens Love, Mom

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Happy Birthday to my Sylvia Gutierrez Eleazar Baptisto Steven Narcia Rope Justin Tatum Campbell Lucy Antone granddaughter Cecily Alana Oliver Linus Johnson Mary Narcia Lisa Matuz ShaMarie Florez Darris Vincent Kingston Narcia Ember Navarrette Happy 2nd Birthday and my grandson Tyson Justin Zabawa Eva Romo to Kaleb Rivers Love, Grandma We wish you an 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 awesome day full of love, James Antone Angela Manuel Frederick Antone Marin Lopez Sonia De Paola Kyren Antone Monica Rodriguez happiness and cake! Stacie Antone Angelo Manuel Rosalie Perry Isaiah Miguel Andres Hernandez Elijah Peters Dani White Krislyn Pablo Fernando Smith Stephanie Peters Molly Norris Joycelyn Kaniatobe Love, Papa Stanley Graham Smith Josiah Thomas Rebecca Ruiz Robert Miguel &Grandma Natalie, Auntie Holly & Marissa, Uncle Jayce and big cousin Nakotah 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Happy Birthday Cecily! Evangelyn Romo Nicholas Anderson Nakeasha White Lindsay Antone Irene Arredondo Jason Kaniatobe Happy Birthday to my We know what you’re Gabriel Santiago Jacob Dickerson Alyssa Garcia Lily Maldonado Iris Smith Aurelia Dominguez mother, Jenny Holsen, getting for your birthday Shannen Smith Cleo Narcia September 25th, and we can’t wait to share Cleo Pablo Momma I hope you with you!! Lots of love to Cecily Peters Salmino Santiago enjoy your day...You are you on your special day Tracey Tallabas such a strong woman, and always… 29 30 hardworking, loving, caring, Love, Dad, Mom, Brother, Elvia Castro funny, and just fun to be Sisters, Brinana, and Tyson Lopez Kaleb Rivers around. I just want to soon to be Baby Ollie Dominic Romo Veronica Santiago September 20 - October 3, 2019 11 Great White and Slaughter Rock Harrah’s Lifehouse to play Story and photos by C. Picciuolo Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hard rock and metal fans came out in droves to Story by C. Picciuolo, Photo submitted by Lifehouse Harrah’s Ak-Chin on Friday, Chart topping alternative the audience.” Soderberg September 6 to see Great rock band Lifehouse will previously played with the White and Slaughter take the play Harrah’s Ak-Chin on band AM Radio, who was stage. Community members Friday, September 20. The managed by Rivers Cuomo, and local residents donned band’s signature sound and lead singer of Weezer. their metal t-shirts and many recognition are largely due When asked what the Ak- gathered near the front of the to lead singer Jason Wade’s Chin Indian Community stage to be as close as they unique voice and songwriting can expect from Lifehouse, could to the 80’s-90’s rock style. Soderberg told the Runner, experience. “If you’re coming to our Lifehouse is known to many show, we put on a very high Slaughter opened the night by their fi rst single, “Hanging energy, entertaining show and blew the crowd away by a Moment,” which has for all ages and all groups of with their energy and tightness of a band who has been together for over three decades. The group played Headliners Great White jam during their show at Harrah’s Ak-Chin. New lead singer with their original drummer, Mitch Malloy gesures to the crowd while the backing band rocks out. Blas Elias, and covered the band Foghat’s version of, “I Just Want to Make Love to You.” Throughout the show, Slaughter threw guitar picks into the crowd and Community member Ann Antone caught one, ecstatically showing the Runner her prize in between sets. Alternative rock band Lifehouse is coming to Harrah’s Ak-Chin on Friday, September 20. Headliners Great White came out to the stage with been certifi ed as two times people who like music. We the same intensity, breezing Platinum, and reached the love to entertain, we love to through their catalog with US charts at number two engage with our audience. new lead singer. “The band while making number one Whether you’re an old school is in great shape. We’ve had on the US Adult 40 and US Lifehouse fan or someone a new singer now for about alternative charts. The group who’s never seen us live, a year, he’s doing fantastic. has released seven albums we’re pretty confi dent that His name is Mitch Malloy. Frontman of Slaughter, Mark Slaughter, storms the stage with a raucous, patriotic opener before Great White took the stage. over the course of the years, it will be something for The energy is great, a set for with the last release being everyone. We like to put like a big party band. We’re the fact that there are songs that?” like an hour- hour fi fteen, “Out of the Wasteland” from on a show that infl uences just a rock blues band that has that people are very familiar almost all hits for us. So, we 2015. positivity and leaves people that very American feel to it.” with and are a part of their At this point in their career, love playing these kinds of in a better state than they youth. One of the coolest Great White plays about 50 sets,” said keyboard/guitarist “We’ve been around for 20 were when they came to the The Community came out to things we see, playing 30 shows a year, all fl y dates, Michael Lardie. years, next year will be our show, so we’re hoping that hear the well-known singles years later, the same songs so they can go anywhere 20-year reunion. When it this show in Arizona is going such as “Once Bitten, Twice what we had great success they want. The day after Lardie described the band as, comes to our live show, we to be an awesome one.” Shy,” which reached number with, is to see young the Harrah’s Ak-Chin show, “very much Americana Rock obviously play the hits and fi ve on the US Hot 100 in children on their parents’ or the band fl ew off to play in n Roll and we have a great the big songs that our fans The concert will be somewhat 1989. grandparents’ shoulders. I Minneapolis. This was the connection when people want to hear,” said bass player of a homecoming for drummer love to look out in the crowd fi rst time that Great White come to see us, it’s kind of and backup singer Bryce Rick Woolstenhulme Jr., “One of the things that makes and see that 8-year-old boy experienced the pumped-up like seeing a band that you Soderberg. “It’s a high energy who was born, raised and it be able to work in 2019- singing all the lyrics to ‘Rock Ak-Chin Indian Community might see in your back yard show, we love entertaining currently lives in Gilbert, AZ, 2010 as opposed to 1990, is Me’ – it’s like how cool is and Maricopa crowds. except just bigger, you know, crowds and we think it’s and graduated from Gilbert going to be a really positive High School. experience for ourselves and

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