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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.