Native Youth Attend Legislative Day at Indigenous Cultural Center

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ACTION NEWS Community members. The night ended with a zom- bie “Thriller” performance by page 10). (see contest results in sidebar on Patrol to circus animals, and adults dressed as classic horror monsters, zombies and more (L-R) Gary Bohnee, of the Ofﬁ ce of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, and Young (L-R) Gary Bohnee, of the Ofﬁ River People's Council President Sommer Lopez share an interactive presentation at the Native Youth Legislative Day on October 9 at Scottsdale Community College. The presentation explained the differences of federal, state and tribal governments. Department of Transportation’s Heavy Equipment Mechanic division (L-R) Leon Thomas, Michael Altamirano, Gabriel Castaneda, Thomas Montanez and Manuel Gonzalez. Continued on page 3 Continued on page 7 SRPMIC department staff SRPMIC department staff The night was filled The biggest event of the night sented everything from Paw Children’s costumes repre- Children’s Council member Thomas YRPC President Sommer for one of the four divisions. more than 50 entrants signed up and families filled the parking lot with their decorated vehicles and gave out candy the Across to trick-or-treaters. street at the baseball field were food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, carnival games and musical entertainment by DJ Reflekshin. with fun contests and activities such as pump- kin carving, a pie-eating contest, bingo and a costume contest. SRPMIC Recreational Services provided a haunted house, designed as a maze through the Recreation offices. Social Division’s was the costume contest, with appearance by U.S. Rep. David Ari- Schweikert, who represents 6th District, an area that zona’s includes Phoenix, Scottsdale and the SRPMIC. started the event with Sr. Largo River People’s Young a prayer. Council (YRPC) members Smith and Nalani Lopez Teegan shared a welcome and an over- The day was full view of the day. and prizes, including of raffles an ice breaker. Lopez and Gary Bohnee, of the of Congressio- SRPMIC Office DOT Director David DOT we have “So right now, SRFD vehicles, but now say they they can officially are certified to work on any vehicle the tribe emergency They also have a new owns. work truck, which is bright red to match the SRFD vehicles and car- emergency ries their own badge on each door. Crownover and Fleet Service Manager Gabriel Castaneda made the announcement, calling the program a worthwhile investment for the Community. one or two guys who will parking lot. in the Food Bank O’odham Action News

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2 O'odham Action News November 7, 2019 Continued from page 1 Native Youth Legislative Day at Indigenous Cultural Center

As part of an icebreaker, youth play rock-paper-scissors for prizes. Dozens of youth take part in the Native Youth Legislative Day at Scottsdale Community College on October 9. nal and Legislative Affairs, spoke about legislature or a congressional office and the jurisdictional differences between encouraged them not to be afraid to take the federal, state and tribal government. a chance. “We need your voices,” he Part of their presentation included an said. interactive activity where participants Randy Perez, democracy director for answered questions via their smart- Living United for Change in Arizona phone to see the compiled answers in (LUCHA), a grassroots organization real time on a projector screen. for equality, shared a presentation titled El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo “Systems of Oppression” and talked delivered a keynote speech. El Mi- about controversial bills in Arizona rage is a growing community in the related to restricting voting rights that West Valley of about 35,000 residents. continue today. For an exercise, Perez Hermosillo, 29, said she is the young- asked the youth to take a 10-minute vot- est mayor in Arizona and reminded ing literacy test to see if they qualified the youth to never give up on their life to vote in Arizona. goals. Arizona Sen. Juan Mendez, Rep. “Sometimes you will want to give up, Athena Salman of District 26 and Ange- or quit, but don’t quit,” she said. “Keep la Willeford, the SRPMIC intergovern- on going. Be brave and be strong, for mental relations project manager, gave yourself and everyone like you who a presentation on the 2020 U.S. Census. sees the world a little bit differently. For District 26 includes the SRPMIC. those who see responsibility, for others The Institute for Civil Dialogue also (L-R) Angela Willeford, SRPMIC intergovernmental U.S. Rep. David Schweikert talks to participants and that see hopelessness, keep going.” gave a presentation on communication relations project manager, presents a gift to keynote encourages them to apply for internships in his ofﬁ ce speaker El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo. Hermosillo and with the state legislature. Schweikert encouraged the youth to and civil dialogue. is the youngest mayor in Arizona. apply for an internship with the state Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrated in Phoenix

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BY TASHA SILVERHORN it was “discovered” by Europeans. Door Prizes • Contests O’odham Action News [email protected] The day was filled with music, entertainment and information about Indig- A day of celebration was held in enous people. There were also Native Phoenix on Monday, October 14, to American vendors selling items such as recognize all Indigenous people with the jewelry, T-shirts, music and food. Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Arizona at the Puente Human Rights Community was one of the sponsors Movement. of the event, along with the Yavapai- The event was held to bring all Prescott Indian Tribe, Cultural Coali- Indigenous people together to honor tion, Puente Human Rights Movement, our ancestors and unite as one. The Desert Diamond Casino, and The Story IPDAZ organizers have been putting on of Stuff. The SRPMIC booth distrib- the event since 2015 to raise awareness uted promotional items and information Come enjoy a meal with family & friends! about the Indigenous movement and to about the Community. abolish Columbus Day. IPDAZ would For more information on IPDAZ, visit like to see the longtime holiday replaced www.ipdaz.wordpress.com or call (480) COMMUNITY RELATIONS - EVENTS 480.362.7740 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to help 794-9408. educate Americans about the people who originally lived on this land before November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 3 McKellips Corridor Long Range Planning Meetings Scheduled BY DALTON WALKER O’odham Action News [email protected]

A parcel of land with promising economic potential on the southwestern edge of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will be the main discussion topic in November’s Com- munity member–only meetings. Council is seeking input on potential development in the McKellips Corridor near the Salt River, north of Loop 202 and east of Loop 101 (see map for details). Multiple tribal departments will be on hand for the two meetings as part of an open house. “These Community open house meetings will provide Community members the opportunity to determine the future of the Community by having a say on what they would like to see within the McKellips Corridor” SRP- MIC President Martin Harvier said. The first meeting is Tuesday, No- vember 12 at the Lehi Community Building, and the second meeting is Thursday, November 21 at the Salt Riv- MCKELLIPS CORRIDOR LONG RANGE PLANNING er Community Building. Both meetings start at 4 p.m. and include introduction presentations hourly until 8 p.m. The open-house style allows a comfortable A map of a section of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunityOPEN known as the McKellips Corridor, north ofHOUSE Loop 202 and east of Loop 101. Council wants setting for attendees to digest informa- Community member input on potential development in the corridor.COMMUNITY A Community member-only meeting MEMBER is scheduled for Tuesday, ONLY November 12MEETING in Lehi and Thursday, tion and share comments. Comments November 21 in Salt River. Both meetings start at 4 p.m. and all ages are welcome. Introduction presentations are scheduled hourly. Contact info: (480) 278-7102. and ideas from Community members will be compiled and reviewed by All ages are welcome, and refresh- CareCouncil Center, near Beeline would Hwy Pit likeSchiffner your to conduct input multiple listening on Council to help determine the long- ments will be provided, along with a Stop. The clinic comes out of years of sessions for Community members to range planning for the corridor. prize raffle. planningpotential for new satellite outpatient development provide comments and in recommenda- the These two meetings will be the first Salt River Materials Group will be health centers for NativeMcKellips people that in- tions. Corridor That played a role in the develop- set of meetings dedicated to gathering vacating the Dobson plant, and Council clude the Red Tail Hawk Health Center ment of the commercial corridor along wants the Community to start thinking in the Gila River Indian Community the western edge of the Community. Community member feedback related TH to the McKellips Corridor. Additional about potential new uses for the land. andTUESDAY, renovation of the Phoenix NOVEMBER Indian 12 4PM opportunities to provide comments will The parcel of land includes a des- Medical Center. LEHI COMMUNITY BLDG. be available in the future. ignated spot on the northeasternmost Back in 1991, Community leaders corner for the Northeast Ambulatory workedTHURSDAY, with local architect Charles NOVEMBER 21 ST 4PM SALT RIVER COMMUNITY BLDG.

MCKELLIPS CORRIDOR LONG RANGE PLANNING OPEN HOUSE COMMUNITY MEMBER ONLY MEETING Council would like your input on potential development in the McKellips Corridor TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 TH 4PM CONTACT INFO: 480-278-7102 LEHI COMMUNITY BLDG. [email protected] THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ST 4PM SALT RIVER COMMUNITY BLDG.

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BY DALTON WALKER O'odham Action News Iroquois Lacrosse Team Takes [email protected] Second in World Indoor HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Championships Native Remains Taken to For the second straight time, the Finland More Than 125 Years Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team took Stop in and enter to win a Ago Finally Coming Home second place in the World Indoor La- The remains of 20 Native people crosse Championships. $100.00 Visa Gift Card to who lived in what is today Mesa Verde Team Canada won 19-12 over the be given away the end of National Park in Colorado are finally Nationals on October 2 in British Co- coming home. lumbia, Canada. The tournament takes November. The remains, along with 28 funer- place every four years. In 2015, the ary objects, were taken by a Swedish Nationals hosted the tournament and researcher from the area during an fell to Canada in the title game. excavation in 1891. The remains and The Nationals beat Team USA 9-7 objects eventually became part of a in the tournament semifinals. collection at the National Museum of The first world indoor lacrosse Finland. championship was in 2003 and fea- An agreement between the U.S. and tured six teams. This year’s tourna- Finland was announced in early Octo- ment featured 20 teams. ber that the remains will be returned to the descendants of the Native people Looking for a better opportunity? taken. The Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Additions to Popular Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute, Piestewa Peak Hiking Trail Come join our team! 19 New Mexico pueblos, the Mescale- The Phoenix mountain named Progressive Roofi ng a National family owned Commercial Roofi ng Contractor established in ro and Jicarilla Apache tribes, and the after a fallen Native American soldier Phoenix since 1978! We have immediate positions open, all levels of experience needed! Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in Texas were hosted a grand reopening in October. part of the push for the return. Piestewa Peak, named in honor of Experienced Roofers with min 1 year exp. $15-$22 per hour. the late Lori Piestewa (Hopi), revealed Entry Level laborers $14-$16 per hour. upgraded amenities at its trailhead on Skills/Qualifi cations needed: Swedish Teen Activist Greta October 4. Thunberg Visits Lakota The celebration included a blessing * Must have reliable transportation and OK with traveling to Job Sites. Tribes given by the Gila River Indian Com- * Valid State driver’s license (in good standing) a plus but NOT necessary. munity. Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old * Able to successfully pass post offer physical fi tness test & safety test are required. environmental activist from Sweden Renovations include parking, easier access to a pedestrian bridge, and ad- known for her international campaigns Competitive wages, Weekly Pay, 401K, company paid short term disability, company paid life ditional restrooms, drinking fountains on climate change, visited the Pine Insurance, earned paid time off and opportunity for advancement. Ridge Indian Reservation and the and ramadas. The City of Phoenix hosted the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in October. IF INTERESTED APPLICANTS EMAIL YOUR RESUME or download an application from our Thunberg joined Indigenous envi- reopening event. website http://progressiveroofi ng.us/employment-opportunities ronmental activist Tokata Iron Eyes, 16, to talk about climate solutions at a OR TO SET UP INTERVIEW: You can contact me directly or text me at: panel at Pine Ridge, Iron Eyes’ home. (602) 292-1252 Edgar/Recruiter The two teens spoke at a rally in Rapid City on October 7.

Wild Horses in Lower Salt and Verde Rivers Contract Strangles BY TASHA SILVERHORN abscesses on the head and neck, and O’odham Action News [email protected] profuse discharge coming out of the nose. This will continue for four to A recent news article in the Arizona seven days. After the drainage is com- Republic, “Salt River horses face hunger plete, the disease is over and the horse and disease as a debate continues over makes a complete recovery. their future” by Debra Utacia Krol, stat- “I’ve never heard of a horse dy- ed that the wild horses in the lower Salt ing from strangles. They may lose a and Verde rivers are facing an outbreak little weight for the week while they of strangles, a contagious infectious are sick, because they don’t feel like disease found in horses, donkeys and eating,” said Gewecke. “The biggest mules. It’s caused by an equine form of concern with strangles is to isolate streptococcus bacteria. the infected animals to keep it from “Streptococcus is a contagious bacte- spreading.” The Community’s Wild rium that is spread by physical contact. Horse Program is working to prevent It cannot float through the air and will the Community horses from contract- not affect humans,” said Brian Gewecke, ing the disease. senior environmental specialist with “The bacteria can survive in the SRPMIC Environmental Protection and environment for only a short time,” Natural Resources. Gewecke said. “Not one wild horse at The disease causes inflammation the river had strangles before this out- of the mucous tissues of the head and break. That’s why I’m almost positive throat. It is caused “strangles” because strangles was introduced into the wild affected horses will exhibit labored horses by an infected domestic horse breathing due to swollen lymph nodes, that someone rode through the area.”

November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 5 6 O'odham Action News November 7, 2019 Snakes in the Community Continued from page 1 BY BRIAN GEWECKE Environmental Protection & Natural Resources [email protected] DOT New In Arizona, we have over a dozen Program different types (species) of rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes are dangerous because they have hollow teeth called Suits the fangs that inject poison venom when they bite. In the Community CDD/ Needs of EPNR staff usually finds only two of those rattlesnake species, the western SRFD diamondback and the sidewinder. be our designated fire [vehicle techni- Are their bad snakes and good cians],” said Castaneda. “They will be snakes? What is a good snake and how going to every fire station and collect- can we tell the difference between ing all the information [about vehicle bad and good snakes? Keep reading maintenance or repair needs], and and you’ll learn about three different Rattlesnake head (triangle shape) and gopher snake head (bullet shape). they’ll either take care of it there or snakes in the SRPMIC. Rattlesnakes, … bring the vehicle back to the fleet gopher snakes and king snakes. department [for servicing].” It can be easy to some snake spe- with stripes or speckles. Here in the to 6 feet. As part of their training, the me- cies. All rattlesnakes have a head Community, the king snake is usually If you find a king snake, don’t kill chanics learn all about the specs and shaped like a triangle and rattles on black and yellowish white. it just because it’s a snake. There are specialty features on emergency ve- their tail. Gopher snakes, sometimes They are called king snakes be- good snakes and bad snakes. King hicles, including water pumps, valves, called bull snakes, may be the same cause they like to hunt and eat other snakes are good snakes that help pro- lighting—basically everything on a fire color as rattlesnakes but the head is snakes, especially rattlesnakes. King tect us from dangerous rattlesnakes. truck or an emergency medical vehicle. shaped like a bullet, not a triangle and snakes are immune to the venom of “So the certification is a really big deal they don’t have rattles. All snakes can rattlesnakes and capable of eating a to us,” said Crownover. bite, but gopher snakes don’t bite to rattlesnake nearly as long as they are. After they get certified, the techni- inject a poison venom. They are con- King snakes usually grow to about 4 cians receive a patch for their uniforms. strictors which means they wrap their feet in length with some reaching up “It’s a worthwhile investment for the bodies around their food and squeeze Community to have these technicians,” until the food suffocates. Gopher Castaneda said. He added that in the snakes like to eat rodents (rats and near future, several more mechanics mice). That’s good for the Community will undergo training and certifica- because rodents like to eat electric tion to work on the Salt River Police wire insulation and water lines in our Department’s vehicles. cars and houses. Did you know there’s a snake in the Community that likes to kill and eat rattlesnakes? We could call that a good snake. King snakes are one of the most widespread snake species in the US. All king snakes are non- venomous and kill their prey through suffocation, same as gopher snakes. King snake pet and baby king snake found in the Community. They can be many different colors ACTION NEWS If you have a story idea, contact OAN Snr. Reporter Dalton Walker at (480) 362-5686

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Held for Community Members and Employees

BY TASHA SILVERHORN O’odham Action News [email protected]

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community employees exhibited their support of breast cancer awareness by participat- ing in a 2.8-mile walk from Friendship Park to the Salt River Community Building and back on October 17. The walk was one of three breast cancer–related events held by the SRPMIC Human Resources Department in October. The other two were Pink Out Day, on which all staff members were encouraged to wear pink, and Pink Step Aerobics in the Two Waters Courtyard. All employees and Community members were encouraged to take part to support those who are fighting breast cancer and remember those who have been lost to the disease.

November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 7 Native American Connections Parade BY RICHIE CORRALES handed out promotional items and O’odham Action News [email protected] candies along the route. “I came to see my sister, who he 37th annual Native Ameri- was in the parade with the Salt can Connections Parade took River Girl Scouts,” said a young Tplace in central Phoenix on member of the Salt River Pima- October 12. There were more than Maricopa Indian Community by 30 participants who took to the the name of Jay. His sister was also parade route either on foot or in ecstatic that she was able to see Au- parade floats. The parade went up rora the bald eagle pass by as they Third Street from Oak Street and sat and enjoyed the entertainment. ended at Steele Indian School Park. Several SRPMIC groups and The event’s theme was “Birds of schools marched in the parade. The Flight, Grateful for Ceremonial Salt River Senior Steppers received Feathers.” third place for their performance in The grand marshal of the parade the parade, and Salt River Schools’ was Aurora, the bald eagle from Early Childhood Education Center the Liberty Wildlife organization. also placed third, in the schools cat- Liberty Wildlife recognizes the egory. Other parade entrants from significance of eagle feathers to Na- the Community included the Lehi tive American cultural and religious Boys and Girls Club, Salt River traditions and maintains a non-eagle Community Recreational Services’ feather repository (NEFR). They Girl Scouts and the Miss Salt River provide feathers from a legal source Court. “It was an awesome day for from federally regulated migratory Miss Indian Arizona contestants walk in the Native American Connections Parade hours before they compete for the title of birds. the parade. This year it was nice 2019/2020 Miss Indian Arizona. Youth and adults were heard and sunny and everything ran laughing, cheering and enjoying smoothly,” said Paula Ignacio, of- the parade. Many of the people on fice manager with Native American the floats and in the parade groups Connections.

The Native American Connections parade draws in a The Early Childhood Education Center participated in the Native American Connections Parade. Debbie Manuel took time to greet everyone and asked big crowd every year and has participants from many for their vote in the Arizona State Senate to represent organizations who have Native American ties. District 26.

SRPMIC Girl Scouts happily participated in the parade as they do every year.

The events theme was “Birds of Flight, Grateful for SRPMIC Tribal Royalty walked the parade route waving, Ceremonial Feathers.” and greeting onlookers.

Salt River Senior Steppers perform along the parade route.

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The Colorado Rockies play the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 2019 spring training game at Salt River Fields at Salt River Fields is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Here, players line up for the national anthem during a Talking Stick. The ballpark was named Ballpark of the Decade. 2019 spring training game. OAN ﬁ le photos BY DALTON WALKER fulfill an early object of making Salt ing Stick District,” he said. way that fundamentally rethought how O’odham Action News [email protected] River Fields one of the top ballparks in And they do keep coming back, a spring-training facility should work the United States. especially now with the recent opening …. The berm is the largest in spring For the thousands of visitors each “On behalf of the two teams, they of the Great Wolf Lodge Resort, White training, providing space for 4,000 fans year to Salt River Fields at Talking are extremely grateful to the Salt River Castle and Medieval Times. SRPMIC is to do what they really love at spring Stick in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community for making the commit- also constructing a Pearl Harbor memo- training: grab a cold one and sprawl out Indian Community, the great news ment that they did; we all knew it was a rial just outside Salt River Fields. in the sun. Add to that strong presence probably isn’t much of a surprise. big commitment,” said Dunne. “I think What factors go into being named the from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa In- Salt River Fields was named the best everybody is pretty proud how it turned top ballpark over the last 10 years? dian Community—the project hosts— spring training ballpark of the decade out and how these first 10 years have “We begin with a new design that and you have a unique spring-training by Ball Park Digest, a media company gone.” encapsulates the state of the art in environment,” according to the award that covers the business and culture Salt River Fields is also home to the providing the very best game experi- announcement. side of Major League Baseball, minor Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall ence,” according to Ball Park Digest’s The view, Dunne said, is also the league baseball and college ball. League and other baseball leagues. website. “We then consider a factor reason fans come back. Salt River Fields is home to the However, baseball is only part of what fans rarely see: How well the ballpark “When people come in, they are Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Salt River Fields has to offer. functions behind the scenes, including really moved by how beautiful it is. Rockies during spring training. The Salt River Fields hosts events year- player spaces, concessions facilities Walk in home plate and you see Red 11,000-seat ballpark opened in 2011 round, like the annual hot-air balloon and team offices. We also consider the Mountain and the Four Peaks. Views and is the first built in Indian Country. festival in October; the Mac and Cheese impact a ballpark makes on a commu- are unmatched by [any other ballpark] The park includes 12 practice fields, Fest; and AZ Barrels, Bottle and Brews, nity, including an economic impact and in the Valley or Florida.” popular vendors and multiple field en- among many other events, including social impact.” To read the full list of top ballparks, trances that give visitors that up-close Yoga in the Outfield. Salt River Fields beat out runner-up visit www.ballparkdigest.com. For de- game experience as they walk right past Dunne said baseball attracts 300,000- and neighbor Sloan Park in Mesa, home tails about Salt River Fields, visit www. practice fields and practice pitching plus fans each year and non-baseball of the Chicago Cubs during spring saltriverfields.com. mounds. events attract 250,000-plus people. training season. General Manager Dave Dunne said “We try to get everybody coming “In a year that saw several notewor- the award is a great honor and helps back to Salt River Fields and the Talk- thy new ballparks, one stood out as a November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 11 The Great Wolf Lodge Arizona Opens BY RICHIE CORRALES O’odham Action News [email protected]

The Great Wolf Lodge recently opened the doors to its 18th U.S. lodge, located in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The resort is a first in the state and in the Southwest, and it’s the Valley’s largest family indoor water park. The grand-opening celebration took place on October 17 in a poolside ceremony. Brian Johnson, general manager of Great Wolf Lodge Resort Arizona, opened the festivities and welcomed everyone to the grand opening. He let out a loud howl, with the crowd howling back. “It’s a time to enjoy great food, great companionship and celebration,” said The Great Wolf Lodge a 85,000-square-foot indoor (L-R) Great Wolf Lodge Arizona General Manager Brian Johnson, SRPMIC Council member Michael Dallas Sr., Johnson. “It’s an honor to work with water park and 350 suite hotel, recently opened its Wiley the Wolf, U.S. woman’s national gymnastics gold medalist and member of the Fierce Five, Gabby Douglas doors to the public. The resort also features an indoor and CEO of the Great Wolf Resorts Inc., Murray Hennessy helped celebrate the opening of the resort and ﬁ rst in our 600 park workers. You may have adventure park when families don’t want to be in the Indian Country. noticed staff smiling as you walked pool anymore. through the doors; their job is to create remarkable memories with each guest The CEO of the Great Wolf Resorts and Howlers Peak Ropes Course, a they come into contact with. Inc., Murray Hennessy, also welcomed multi-level climbing challenge. Other “We are very excited to be here in everyone and announced a special activities are the interactive mining Arizona,” added Johnson. “And we are weekend “Slide-a-Thon” to benefit experience and search for keepsake glad to bring the brand and hospitality the Phoenix-based Make-A-Wish gemstones, a mini bowling alley, a of Great Wolf to Arizona and the Foundation. The Slide-a-Thon is miniature golf course, an arcade and Southwest.” expected to raise $30,000. numerous places to eat, including SRPMIC Council member Michael Special guest for the grand opening Arizona’s first Ben & Jerry’s ice cream Dallas Sr. welcomed everyone to was Gabby Douglas, U.S. women’s shop. the Community. “I am excited to be national gymnastics gold medalist and The Great Wolf Lodge itself has here with you today in celebrating member of the “Fierce Five.” Douglas 350 suites designed to accommodate the grand opening of the first Great was accompanied by Make-A-Wish families and groups of all sizes, plus Wolf Lodge in Arizona. The Talking kid Kendall, whose wish for meeting meeting spaces. Stick Entertainment District has been Douglas came true at the event. Admission to the indoor water park flourishing these past few years. We Attendees enjoyed food provided by is exclusive to resort guests only and pride ourselves on being the first, and the restaurants of the Great Wolf Lodge included as part of each overnight stay. the addition of the Great Wolf Lodge Resort and tried out all the attractions. For more information on the resort, go will only strengthen the Salt River The indoor water park includes to www.greatwolf.com/arizona. numerous waterslides, a wave pool and Pima-Maricopa Indian Community A huge water park with slides, lazy river and wave in its position as a premiere Valley a lazy river. The indoor adventure park pool are all under one roof and kept at 84-degrees destination in hospitality.” features the Rustic Ridge Rock Wall year round.

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12 O'odham Action News November 7, 2019 Two SRPMIC Members Compete in Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program

(L-R) Ki-Ana Reina, Audriana Mitchell, Teya Johnson-Tiger in their traditional outﬁ t. Mitchell, Colorado River Indian Tribes, was later crowned the 2019-20 Miss Indian Arizona.

SRPMIC member Ki-Ana Reina in her evening gown. SRPMIC member Teya Johnson-Tiger in her evening gown. Miss Indian Arizona contestants introduce themselves through a coordinated dance at the start of the program. BY DALTON WALKER of our history is so gruesome that it’s not talked about tion of the program, contests donned evening gowns O’odham Action News [email protected] today. However, through our strength and persever- and were escorted by their tribal dignitaries. SRPMIC ance, we are still present. Our voices have so much Vice-President Ricardo Leonard escorted Johnson- Two of the six contestants for Miss Indian Arizona power that we are still here. We all fight our daily Tiger and Council member Michael Dallas escorted were from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Com- battles, but [the] prayers our ancestors gave to us … Reina. munity, and two other young ladies were from sister keep us resilient. Our culture is our identity. By being Seven awards were given out. Johnson-Tiger was tribes. guardians of traditions, we must become reflections named Miss Congeniality and Reina received the Teya Johnson-Tiger and Ki-Ana Reina competed of our ancestors.” talent award. Goseyun received the People’s Choice in the 2019 Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program Reina: “A guardian can be described as a protector award; Cooper received the Community Service on October 12 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. or someone who is willing to stand and fight for what award; and Spotted Wolf received the essay award Last year, Reina competed and was named First they believe in. Although we, as Indigenous people, and the oral presentation award. Mitchell received the Attendant to Miss Indian Arizona Niagara Rockbridge have had to face many difficult hardships, we fought top award for best evening gown. Each award includ- (Navajo). and overcame any difficulties we had to face. Not ed a cash prize and gifts. This year, Audriana Mitchell, of the Colorado only did we fight, we adapted to a changing world, For winning the top overall prize, Mitchell received River Indian Tribes, was crowned the 2019-20 Miss all the while never losing sight of our cultural and a $5,000 scholarship. The second attendant received Indian Arizona and will serve as the coming year’s traditional teachings. But that didn’t come easily; for a $2,000 scholarship and the first attendant received a goodwill ambassador for all Arizona tribes. Tohono many years we had to fight to protect who we are as $2,500 scholarship. O’odham Nation member Amy Spotted Wolf was the original people of this land. We, the generations Later in the program, Leonard shared a blessing named First Attendant, and Gila River Indian Com- now and for those to come, have a responsibility to and a traditional song. munity member Autumn Cooper was named Second make sure that the work of those before us does not SRPMIC was a Turquoise Sponsor for the event. Attendant. Kiara Goseyun (San Carlos Apache Tribe) fade with the constant change of the modern-day Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Vice President Paul was the sixth contestant. The program’s theme was lifestyle,” Reina said. Russell was master of ceremonies. Chandler Mayor “Guardians of Traditions in a Changing World.” The program wasn’t sold out, but it sounded that Kevin Hartke shared a welcome, and Jemskeg U’uu Here are snippets from the oral presentations by way when excited supporters cheered, especially for of the Tohono O’odham Nation provided musical Johnson-Tiger and Reina. their tribal candidates. entertainment. Johnson-Tiger: “Indigenous people were forced to Contestants were judged in categories of talent, The Miss Indian Arizona Association is based in adapt over many generations. We are placed in a sys- Traditional Reflections, Modern Reflections and an Parker. More information and program photos can be tem designed for us to one day be extinct, [and] some oral presentation. During the Modern Reflections sec- found at www.missindianarizona.com.

Participants and their escorts take part in a round dance towards the end Royalty from across Arizona were in attendance. Contestants in their evening gowns. of the event.

2019-20 Miss Indian Arizona Kiara Goseyun, San Carlos Apache Autumn Cooper, Gila River Indian Amy Spotted Wolf, Tohono Teya Johnson-Tiger and SRPMIC Outgoing Miss Indian Arizona Audriana Mitchell. Tribe. Community. O'odham Nation. Vice-President Ricardo Leonard. Niagara Rockbridge.

November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 13 4TH4 ANNUAL JOURNEY TO WELLNESS COMMUNITYEDUCATIONDAY Mindful Living

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14 O'odham Action News November 7, 2019 Community Safety Day

Families visit each booth at Safety Day such as the Salt River Fire Youth pile in the SWAT tank, which was on display at Safety Day. Youth were also able to inspect gear inside the vehicle. Departments’ where they handed out helmets to youth as well as stickers.

BY RICHIE CORRALES provided details regarding safety in police cars, a SWAT tank, Mobile barbecue, cooking behind a hot grill and O’odham Action News [email protected] every field possible, with booths from Command Center, ladder truck, serving guests. Community departments such as Health ambulance and many more. Families During Safety Day, the Native This year, the Salt River Pima- and Human Services, Engineering could tour the vehicles and learn Air Ambulance helicopter created Maricopa Indian Community’s popular and Construction Services, the Roads about the equipment that public safety some entertainment by hovering and Safety Day event was held at the Salt Division and Public Works. professionals use on the job. landing in the outfield. Youth and their River Ball Field on October 10 and The Salt River police and fire Community members David Anton parents could get close to and inside attracted dozens of attendees. departments hosted the event with a and Cecilia Anton and Council member the helicopter and get answers to their Numerous information booths huge display of emergency vehicles: Michael Dallas helped with the questions about its operation.

SRPD Chief Karl Auerbach and Red Mountain Eagle Pow- SRFD had some of their trucks on display during Safety Day. Council Member Michael Dallas, Sr. helps with ﬂ ipping burgers during Safety wow Princess Sienna Primeaux take time to visit with guests. Day.

Youth participated in a roads obstacle course hosted by the Families also played games that revolved around safety or recycling. Native Air Ambulance landed in the outﬁ eld of the Salt River Ball roads division. Field during Safety Day.

November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 15 Activities Held for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October

BY RICHIE CORRALES O’odham Action News [email protected]

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Department of Health and Human Services Prevention and Intervention program hosted several events for Community members and families throughout October to help raise awareness about domestic violence and the toll it takes on families and the Community. An Outreach and Awareness Day took place at the Round House Café, where patrons stopped by a booth for information, resources and promotional items on domestic violence awareness. A joint domestic violence/suicide prevention awareness Glow Walk was held on the evening of October 8 at the tribal complex. More than 200 The Prevention and Intervention services set up a Participants who attended a presentation given by Arizona Coalition to End Sexual/ Domestic Violence played a people attended and participated in the booth inside the Round House Café with information game called In Her Shoes. walk. The route began at the Salt River and promotional items on Domestic Violence. Fitness Center and wound around the Community complex. Participants wore Also held on October 8 was a glow sticks and many held posters as presentation by the Arizona Coalition they walked in support of their loved to End Sexual/Domestic Violence. ones. The guest speaker was Adrian The topics were “In Her Shoes” and Salliego, who works with the Journey “Trauma-Informed Care.” The In Her to Recovery center. Salliego shared Shoes presentation included role- his story to encourage others to have playing to real-life scenarios of a strength and hope. domestic violence relationship. The “It’s a great honor to share my story point was to illustrate what a woman today,” said Salliego. “There was a day experiences in getting help vs. not when I hated myself; I’ve had suicidal getting help and possibly facing death feelings since I was 11 years old. It’s a from the relationship. The trauma disease, and it is curable. I had to learn presentation explained how trauma to accept myself. can affect someone’s mind, body and “I am glad you are here, and if relationship. Trauma-informed care you tried suicide this year, I want to recognizes that trauma is a pivotal say I am glad you are standing and force that shapes mental, emotional and breathing today,” Salliego continued. physical well-being. Becoming trauma- Adrian Salliego, who works in the Journey to Recovery, Many participants to the Glow Walk, walked with was the guest speakers at the Glow Walk for Domestic handmade posters with messages written on them on “As a survivor, it’s a big honor. My informed requires a culture shift for a Violece and Suicide Awareness. suicide and violence. experience is that I didn’t think I was community. Coalition staff members going to survive; my strength is what discussed how to help those in need and happened, which is my decision; and opened everyone’s eyes regarding what my hope is what I am sharing with goes on in the minds of those who have everyone.” experienced trauma. He said that suicide doesn’t solve For more information on future your problems, it only puts them off events, contact SRPMIC Prevention on your family members to deal with. and Intervention Services at (480) “I am not perfect and never will be 362-2706. For more on the Arizona perfect, but I am clean. It’s a beautiful Coalition to End Sexual/Domestic day, … so let’s make it a great walk Violence, visit www.acesdv.org. today.”

Families walked together in support to domestic violence and suicide awareness.

Salt River Community Recreational Services Presents TURKEY TROT 5K Walk or Run

B u rning Before Thighs P i e s

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 Start: 8am Location: Lehi Community Building (Large Parking Lot) On-Site Registration: 7am-7:45am First 150 registers will receive a FREE T-SHIRT! ALL Participants will get FREE PIE! For more information contact: CRSD—Recreation WOLF (480) 362—6365 16 O'odham Action News November 7, 2019 Justice Department Awards Over $273.4 Million To Improve Public Safety, Serve Crime Victims In American Indian And Alaska Native Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The of the funding will support tribal youth Department of Justice announced on mentoring and intervention services, October 18, that it has awarded over help native communities implement $273.4 million in grants to improve pub- requirements of the Sex Offender lic safety, serve victims of crime, com- Registration and Notification Act, and bat violence against women and support provide training and technical assistance youth programs in American Indian and to tribal communities. Another $5.5 Alaska Native communities. million was funded by OJP’s Bureau of “Violent crime and domestic abuse Justice Assistance to provide training in American Indian and Alaska Native and technical assistance to CTAS communities remain at unacceptably awardees. high levels, and they demand a response The Department also announced that is both clear and comprehensive,” awards and other programming totaling said Attorney General William P. Barr. $167.2 million in a set-aside program to “We will continue to work closely with serve victims of crime. The awards are our tribal partners to guarantee they intended to help tribes develop, expand have the resources they need to curb and improve services to victims by violence and bring healing to the vic- supporting programming and technical tims most profoundly affected by it.” assistance. About $25.6 million of these Eight Tribes in the District of awards were awarded under CTAS and Arizona were awarded over $7,626,420 are included in the $118 million detailed in funding. The tribes in Arizona above. receiving grants that were announced CTAS funding helps tribes develop today are Gila River Indian Community, and strengthen their justice systems’ Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, response to crime, while expanding Quechan Indian Tribe, Salt River services to meet their communities’ Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, San public safety needs. The awards cover Carlos Apache Tribe, the Hopi Tribe, 10 purpose areas: public safety and and Yavapai-Apache Nation. community policing; justice systems “These awards to eight Arizona planning; alcohol and substance abuse; tribes demonstrate our continued corrections and correctional alternatives; support and commitment to improving children’s justice act partnerships; public safety in Indian Country,” said services for victims of crime; violence United States Attorney Michael Bailey. against women; juvenile justice; violent “These resources will help our tribal crime reduction; and tribal youth partners combat violent crimes and programs. domestic abuse, and provide expanded The Department also provided $6.1 services for the victims of these crimes.” million to help tribes to comply with Nationwide, 236 grants were federal law on sex offender registration awarded to 149 American Indian tribes, and notification, $1.7 million in separate Alaska Native villages and other tribal funding to assist tribal youth and nearly designees through the Coordinated $500,000 to support tribal research Tribal Assistance Solicitation, a on missing and murdered indigenous streamlined application for tribal- women and children and other public specific grant programs. Of the $118 safety-related topics. million awarded via CTAS, just over Today’s announcement is part of the $62.6 million comes from the Office Justice Department’s ongoing initiative of Justice Programs, about $33.1 to increase engagement, coordination million from the Office on Violence and action on public safety in American Against Women and more than $23.2 Indian and Alaska Native communities. million from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. A portion

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SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY Community Regulatory Agency/Ofﬁ ce of Alcohol Beverage Control 8840 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 165, Scottsdale, Arizona (480) 362-5450 FAX (480) 362-5488

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances, Ordinance Number SRO-492-2017, a public hearing on a Liquor License Application for Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC dba Texas Roadhouse, located at 9320 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, shall be held at the SRPMIC Community Regulatory Agency (CRA) on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 10:00 am, at 8840 E. Chaparral Rd., Suite 165, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Conference Room). Petitions and testimony will be heard from persons in favor of or opposed to the issuance of a liquor license that reside in the Community, or own or lease property located within the Community that is in close proximity to the proposed premises. To request for additional information regarding this application, contact Special Investigator B. J. Missie Stillman, at (480) 362-6896.

O'ODHAM ACTION NEWS DEADLINES ISSUE DEADLINE AT NOON NOV 21 NOV 08 DEC 05 NOV 22 DEC 19 DEC 06 JAN 02 DEC 20 JAN 16 JAN 03 SEND INFORMATION TO DODIE MANUEL at [email protected] OR JESSICA JOAQUIN at [email protected] For more information please call (480) 362-7750.

Register To Vote Or Update Your Current Voter Information Qualifi cations For Registration If you are having trouble logging in to the * Be a United States citizen Service Arizona website, you can print off * Be a resident of Arizona and the county a Voter Registration Form (link is external) listed on your registration (PDF) and fi ll it out with your new informa- * Be 18 years of age or older on or before tion. After you fi nish, mail the completed form the day of the next regular General Elec- to your County Recorder’s offi ce and your tion information will be processed.

You Cannot Register To Vote In Arizona If By Mail – You can either print off a form SRPMIC TRIBAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED * You have been convicted of a felony and online (link is external) (PDF) or request that have not yet had your civil rights restored* a registration form be mailed to you from Monday, November 11, 2019 * You have been adjudicated incapacitated your County Recorder. After completing the VETERAN’S DAY by a court of law. voter registration form, mail it to your county Thursday/ Friday, November 28-29, 2019 recorder’s offi ce. How to Register to Vote THANKSGIVING / DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY Online – If you have an Arizona Driver In-Person – You may visit your County License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. Recorder’s Offi ce and fi ll out a registration Closed for hours 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Offi ces providing essential services will remain open. SRPD and card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division form in person. SR Fire will be fully operational. (MVD) you may register to vote through Address Confi dentiality Program Members – Service Arizona EZ Voter Registration (link is You should only register to vote through the HELPING HANDS external) ACP process. * Log on to www.servicearizona.com, select THRIFT STORE your language preference, then click After you have successfully registered to “Begin/Update Voter Registration” vote you will receive a voter registration card * Verify your voter eligibility in the mail within 4-6 weeks. November ½ Off Sale Days: 15 & 19 * Enter your information in the required fi elds * Verify address information * You can now select your party preference MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Phone: (480) 362-5625

20 O'odham Action News November 7, 2019 NEW BULK TRASH SCHEDULE Starting November 1, 2019 Begin placing items at the roadside within one week before your scheduled zone pick up date.

For a printed map or more information, please call the Public Works Department at 480-362-5600

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Court 10040 E. Osborn Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 (480) 362-6315

JUDICIAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2017 AND 2018 Any questions? Please call the Public Works Department at 480-362-5600. In accordance with Section 4-25(h), evidencing "misconduct" by Judge Little first sent to Human Resources. It was SRPMIC Court Rules of Professional to warrant further investigation. then referred by HR to the JCDC for a Conduct, the Judicial Conduct and Although the complaint also appeared determination of whether Chief Judge Discipline Commission files and presents to include allegations of misconduct by Andrews violated XXXXXXXX personal to the Council the annual reports for "the court system as a whole," the JCDC privacy by observing her on a court calendar years 2017 and 2018. This is restricted under Ordinance Number security monitor while privately eating report includes the following information: SRO-435-2014 to allegations of miscon- her lunch, and then making statements 1) The number of complaints that were duct regarding judges who serve on the to her about his observing her without received by the Commission during each Community Court. her knowledge and consent. year, 2) the number of complaints filed against each judge, 3) the final outcome Case 2: A complaint was filed against On November 9, 2018, the JCDC of the Commission' s review regarding all Judge Paula LeBeau by XXXXXXXX on requested the appointment of Arizona complaints filed including complaints that June 23, 2017. licensed attorney, Sonya Boun, to con- were determined to not have merit, and duct an investigation into the matters other related information the Commis- The complaint arose out of continuing raised in the complaint. In the course of sion deemed appropriate. litigation over child custody and visitation the investigation Chief Judge Andrews issues that were before Judge LeBeau. was provided all information available Two Complaints in 2017 about the complaints made against him. After review and investigation, which In further course of the investigation, Case 1: A complaint was filed against included listening to recorded portions of Chief Judge Andrews agreed to accept Judge Anthony Little and the SRPMIC the proceedings, the JCDC found insuf- a Formal Reprimand and admit to the Court as a whole by XXXXXXXX on ficient information evidencing misconduct allegations set forth in Count I of the October 18, 2017. to warrant further investigation. charges against him.

The complaint describes her experience The complaint was dismissed by the The Formal Reprimand was accepted in attempting to obtain a restraining order JCDC on August 2, 2017. by the Council and read into the record against a named person. Her request during a public Council meeting. for the order was to be heard before One Complaint in 2018 Judge Little. When she arrived late for Respectfully submitted this _day of court, the bailiff informed her petition was A complaint was made against Chief September, 2019 Stephen A. Gerst, on dismissed when the matter was called Judge Ryan Andrews by XXXXXXXX on behalf of the JCDC before she arrived. October 16, 2018.

The complaint against Judge Little was XXXXXXXX worked directly for Chief dismissed by the JCDC on November 2, Judge Andrews as XXXXXXX to the 2017 upon a determination by the JCDC SRPMlC. XXXXXXXX letter of com- that there was insufficient information plaint about Chief Judge Andrews was

November 7, 2019 O'odham Action News 21 LEGAL NOTICES J-14-0274/ 0275 Court Date: 3 p.m. Parental/ Child Relationship Courtroom #1/#2 on the 1st Floor. a.m. JUVENILE COURT Hearing Case: J-18-0111 Court December 5, 2019 at 9 a.m. HOWARD, JEFFERSON FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN Date: November 21, 2019 at LOPEZ, JOSIAH NATHAN JURISDICTION: CHIAGO SR., VINCENT DEWITT - Review/ Evidentiary AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS 1:30 p.m. MANFRED - Bond Forfeiture Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian VERNON LEE – Review/ Termination of Parental-child Community Court, Address: Hearing Case: T-19-0241/ Permanency/ Evidentiary relationship Hearing Case: SAMPSON, CHANTELL ANTONE, VANESSA TORIE - 10040 East Osborn Rd., CR-19-0468/ CR-19-0488 Court Child Support Hearing Case: J-15-0228/ J-16-0217/ J-19- JOVANN - Truancy Hearing Initial Guardianship Hearing Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Date: November 20, 2019 at J-16-0173/ 0174/ 0175/ 0176/ 0154/ 0155 Court Date: January Case: ATR-19-0055 Court Date: Case: CF-19-0159 Court Date: CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 10 a.m. J-17-0238/ 0239/ 0240/ 0242 13, 2020 at 10 a.m. November 14, 2019 at 4 p.m. November 13, 2019 at 9 a.m. All Juvenile Court Cases report to MANUEL, LORI - Civil Complaint Court Date: December 17, 2019 JAMES, ALEXANDRA SAUNDERS SR., MATTHEW Courtroom #3 on the 1st Floor. at 10 a.m. CARLOS III, JUSTIN SAMUEL Hearing Case: C-19-0191 Court FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN LEAH – Review/ Evidentiary DAVID - Review Hearing - Civil Complaint Hearing Date: December 5, 2019 at 9 AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS CONGER, AARON TYRONE Guardianship Hearing Case: Case: J-17-0245 Court Date: Case: C-19-0181 Court Date: a.m. - Review Hearing Case: J-12- J-17-0244/ J-19-0002 Court November 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. November 19, 2190 at 9:30 OSIFE, SERENA SKY - 0226 Court Date: December 9, Date: January 6, 2020 at 9 a.m. STONE, SHAWNA - Civil a.m. ANTONE, IRENA KIM - Review Evidentiary Child Support 2019 at 9 a.m. JOHNSON SR., TYSON Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- Hearing Case: J-17-0005 Court EASCHIEF, DENIELLE - Bond Hearing Case: CFCS-19-0015 CURRY, WILLIE -Evidentiary DELROY - Review Hearing 0182 Court Date: November 26, Date: November 13, 2019 at Forfeiture Hearing Case: CR- Court Date: November 27, 2019 Child Support Hearing/ Review Case: J-11-0173/ 0174/ 0175/ 2019 at 3:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 13-0145 Court Date: November at 10 a.m. Hearing Case: J-19-0053/ J-18- 0176 Court Date: November 18, VALENCIA, ALICIA MARIE. 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. BURKE, LEWIS DEAN- Review/ RAMIREZ, ELIAS L. - Civil 0124 Court Date: December 9, 2019 at 3 p.m. – Review/ Permanency/ Permanency Hearing Case: FAULKNER, ASHLEY MAE Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- 2019 at 4 p.m. MAEZ, SCOTTY JOE - Initial Evidentiary Child Support J-17-0193 Court Date: - Civil Complaint Hearing 0183 Court Date: December 5, ENOS, ROCHELLE MICHELLE Guardianship Hearing Case: Hearing Case: J-16-0173/ November 13, 2019 at 3 p.m. Case: C-19-0180 Court Date: 2019 at 9:30 a.m. - Initial Guardianship Hearing J-19-0178/ J-19-0179 Court 0174/ 0175/ 0176/ J-17-0238/ November 26, 2019 at 3 p.m. BURKE, ROBERT DANIEL – Case: J-19-0160 Court Date: Date: November 25, 2019 at 0239/ 0240/ 0242 Court Date: RICHARDS, MICHELLE ROSE Review/ Permanency Hearing November 13, 2019 at 1:30 3:30 p.m. December 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. GONZALEZ, ANDREW - Order - Civil Complaint Hearing Case: J-17-0193 Court Date: of Protection Hearing Case: Case: C-19-0175 Court Date: p.m. MARRUFO, MARISSA SHARON VALENCIA JR., PATRICK - November 13, 2019 at 3 p.m. DVOP-19-0029 Court Date: November 26, 2019 at 9:30 EVANSTON, STELLA ROSARIA - Permanency Hearing Case: Initial Guardianship Hearing December 18, 2019 at 4 p.m. a.m. BURKE JR., VERONICA JEAN - Evidentiary Termination of J-17-0191/ 0192 Court Date: Case: J-19-0162 Court Date: - Initial Guardianship Hearing Parental/ Child Relationship November 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. November 25, 2019 at 1:30 GOODWIN, ELIZABETH SMITH, KERRIE DAWN - Review Case: J-19-0162 Court Date: p.m. KATTERIN - Civil Complaint Hearing Case: J-12-0106 Court Hearing Case: J-18-0111 Court MURPHY LEWIS, STEPHANIE November 25, 2019 at 1:30 Date: November 21, 2019 at Hearing Case: C-19-0179 Court Date: January 8, 2020 at 3 p.m. - Initial Guardianship Hearing VEST, JACOB SEAN - Review Date: November 26, 2019 at p.m. 1:30 p.m. STONE, SHAWNA - Civil Case: J-19-0198 Court Date: Hearing Case: J-19-0042/ 0043 11 a.m. CACHORA, MELISSA FAYTHE G.J. JR. (MINOR, DOB: 08/ 26/ November 25, 2019 at 3 p.m. Court Date: December 18, 2019 Complaint Hearing Case: C-19- - Evidentiary Guardianship at 11 a.m. GUTIERREZ, JAVIER 0182 Court Date: November 26, 2003) C/ O BELINDA OSIF, OSIFE, BELINDA ANN - Initial Hearing Case: J-19-0129 Court PARENT/ GUARDIAN - Initial (ALLEGED FATHER) - Petition 2019 at 3:30 p.m. Appearance Case: JO-19-0063 WASHINGTON, VICTOR for Name Change Hearing Date: November 21, 2019 at Appearance Case: JO-19-0063 UNKNOWN, FATHER – Court Date: November 12, 2019 THOMAS – Review/ Evidentiary Case: CF-19-0151, Minor: 10 a.m. Court Date: November 12, 2019 Evidentiary*Guardianship at 2 p.m. Guardianship Hearing Case: JANE DOE DOB 07/ 21/ 2010 CARLOS, ARLISSA FRANCES at 2 p.m. J-17-0244/ J-19-0002 Court Hearing Case: CF-19-0115- PACHECO, ROSARIO - Review Mother Lenordine B. Stepp, - Review Hearing Case: Date: January 6, 2020 at 9 a.m. Minor: John Doe 10/ 25/ JOHNSON SR., TYSON Hearing Case: J-17-0045/ 0046 Court Date: December 11, 2019 J-17-0065/ 0066 Court Date: 2012-Mother: Lacey Burns, DELROY - Review Hearing Court Date: November 21, 2019 WHITE, SAYLA ELISE - Review at 9 a.m. November 19, 2019 at 9 a.m. Case: J-11-0173/ 0174/ 0175/ Court Date: December 9, 2019 at 3 p.m. Hearing Case: J-19-0081 Court JONES, DAVID - Evidentiary at 10 a.m. CARTHEN, TANIKA ROCHELLE 0176 Court Date: November 18, Date: November 19, 2019 at PERCY, GARRETT CECIL Guardianship Hearing Case: - Evidentiary Child Support 2019 at 3 p.m. 3 p.m. WHITE, PHILBERT- Review - Evidentiary Child Support CF-19-0117 Court Date: Hearing/ Review Hearing Case: Hearing Case: J-12-0106 Court KAVOKA, JESSICA ANN - Hearing Case: J-19-0048 Court December 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. J-19-0053/ J-18-0124 Court Evidentiary Guardianship Date: January 8, 2020 at 3 p.m. Date: November 14, 2019 at KING, GINA LOUISE - Date: December 9, 2019 at 4 Hearing Case: J-19-0172 Court ZAPATA, CHRISTOPHER 11 a.m. CIVIL COURT Evidentiary Guardianship p.m. Date: December 11, 2019 at SAMUEL - Bond Forfeiture RENTERIA, ALYCE DARLENE JURISDICTION: Hearing Case: CF-19-0122 CASIAS, SAMUEL RAY - Review 9 a.m. Hearing Case: CR-13-0145 - Review Hearing Case: J-14- Court Date: December 16, 2019 Hearing Case: J-17-0231 Court Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Court Date: November 20, 2019 KAVOKA, JESSICA ANN - 0111/ 0112/ 0113 Court Date: at 1:30 p.m. Date: November 20, 2019 at Community Court, Address: at 10 a.m. Evidentiary Guardianship/ Initial November 13, 2019 at 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Guardianship Hearing Case: 10040 East Osborn Rd., LEWIS, MARCHETTA RENEE SABORI, AARON JAMES - Scottsdale, AZ 85256 - Civil Complaint Hearing CAVAZOS JR., SERVANDO J-19-0142/ J-19-0143 Court Date: December 11, 2019 at Evidentiary Termination of CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 Case: C-19-0177 Court Date: - Review Hearing Case: Civil Court Cases Report to November 26, 2019 at 10:30 POSITION OPENINGS /OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND DEFAULT NOTICES PUBLIC SUMMONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUMMONS SUMMONS GUARDIAN J-19-0162 J-19-0129 S.R.P.M.I.C §§10-114 THRU 10-126 IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT J-19-0162 OF GUARDIAN OF GUARDIAN POSITION DEADLINE JANE DOE (DOB: 07/ 18/ 2010) S.R.P.M.I.C §§10-114 THRU 10-126 S.R.P.M.I.C §§10-114 THRU 10-126 JANE DOE (DOB: 07/ 18/ 2010) K. C. TO: Veronica Burke Jr. at 2055 N. Long- more Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 TO: Patrick Valencia Jr. at 3727 W. TO: Melissa Faythe CachoraA Petition Instrumentation and Controls Technician 11/7/19 Corona Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85041 for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Irrigation Maintenance Technician 11/17/19 A Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor has been fi led in this Court has been fi led in this Court in which it A Petition for Appointment of Guardian is represented that you are the parent Public Safety Dispatcher I 11/21/19 in which it is represented that you of Minor has been fi led in this Court Database Administrator Continuous are a parent or legal guardian of the or legal guardian of the child(ren) in which it is represented that you for whom the Petitioner requests Water Distribution Worker II Continuous child(ren) named above. The Petition are a parent or legal guardian of the includes a request for the Court to guardianship.Within 30 calendar days child(ren) named above. The Petition after receiving this Summons and appoint a guardian for the child(ren) includes a request for the Court to named above. the attached Petition for Appointment appoint a guardian for the child(ren) of Guardian of Minor, you must fi le Within 30 calendar days after receiving named above. a written response with the court. this Summons and the Petition for Within 30 calendar days after receiving THEREFORE YOU ARE ORDERED Appointment of Guardian of Minor, this Summons and the Petition for to APPEAR for the Evidentiary Guard- you must fi le a written response. If Appointment of Guardian of Minor, ianship Hearing scheduled on No- FOR MORE INFORMATION ON you refuse to attend the hearing or to you must fi le a written response. If vember 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Court THESE POSITIONS PLEASE defend by fi ling a written response, the you refuse to attend the hearing or to Room 3 before the Honorable Judge CONTACT THE HR RECRUITMENT Court may enter a default guardian- defend by fi ling a written response, the LeBeau. Pursuant to Administrative DIVISION AT (480) 362-7925 ship order appointing the Petitioner(s) Court may enter a default guardian- Order No. 14-0004, effective August 4, To apply for any of these positions as legal guardians and take any other ship order appointing the Petitioner(s) 2014, legal counsel, parties, and their a completed SRPMIC Employment must submit a copy of Tribal action that is authorized by law. as legal guardians and take any other respective witnesses shall be present Application is required. Enrollment card or CIB which THEREFORE YOU ARE ORDERED to action that is authorized by law. in the courthouse at least fi fteen (15) indicates enrollment in a Federally minutes prior to any proceeding. A resume may supplement an APPEAR for an Initial Guardianship THEREFORE YOU ARE ORDERED to application however, a resume alone Recognized Native American Tribe Hearing before the Honorable Judge APPEAR for an Initial Guardianship Notice: If you fail to attend a hearing or to will not be considered. by one of the following methods: Achin, Salt River Juvenile Court on Hearing before the Honorable Judge fi le an answer or response, the Court Prior to hire as an employee, 1) attach to application November 25, 2019, at 1:30 P.M., in Achin, Salt River Juvenile Court on may enter a default guardianship applicants will be subject to drug and 2) fax (480) 362-5860 Court Room #3. November 25, 2019, at 1:30 P.M., in order appointing the Petitioner as legal alcohol testing. Will be required to 3) mail or hand deliver to Human Court Room #3. guardian of the child(ren) and take any Resources. Pursuant to Administrative Order No. pass a pre-employment background/ 14-0004, effective August 4, 2014, other action that is authorized by law. fi ngerprint check. Employees are Documentation must be received by Pursuant to Administrative Order No. legal counsel, parties, and their 14-0004, effective August 4, 2014, Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court subject to random drug and alcohol position closing date. respective witnesses shall be present • The IHS/BIA CIB form is not legal counsel, parties, and their testing. in the courthouse at least fi fteen (15) respective witnesses shall be present “SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/ accepted. minutes prior to any proceeding. in the courthouse at least fi fteen (15) Affi rmative Action Employer” • Your Tribal ID must be submitted minutes prior to any proceeding. Preference will be given to a to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters. NOTICE: Violation of this Order is Subject qualifi ed Community Member, then a to Proceedings for Contempt of Court NOTICE: Violation of this Order is Subject qualifi ed Native American and then Pursuant to Salt River Community to Proceedings for Contempt of Court Code Section 6-42. The Court May Pursuant to Salt River Community other qualifi ed candidate. Find the Parent, Guardian or Custo- In order to obtain consideration Code Section 6-42. The Court May dian in Contempt for Failure to Appear Find the Parent, Guardian or Custo- for Community member/Native at a Court Hearing or For Failure to dian in Contempt for Failure to Appear American preference, applicant Follow Court Orders. at a Court Hearing or For Failure to Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court Follow Court Orders. Clerk of the SRPMIC Tribal Court

Call Deborah Stoneburner at (480) 362-7439

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Welcome Albert Putzig and New Fly Ash Sources Kim Lee | Pozzolan Project Manager, SRMG and Albert Putzig | Director of Pozzolan Manufacturing, SRMG

In May 2019, a new team first is the harvesting of fly ash distinct layers; buff, hard white, resource estimate study in 2005 member, Albert Putzig, joined the from landfills where utilities and soft white. estimated the claims may hold SRMG team. Albert is originally disposed of production ash prior tens of millions of tons of from Albuquerque, NM and to its utilization as a supplemental The original Panaca operation pozzolan. obtained an undergraduate cementitious material. This ash produced several thousands of degree in materials engineering retains its pozzolanic tons of pozzolan for use in the SRMG has undertaken several from the University of British characteristics but must be construction of Glen Canyon Dam studies which have focused on Columbia in Vancouver, BC. After excavated, dried, and in the 1950s. In 2007, SRMG refining the resource estimate graduating in 2006, he hired on at beneficiated before it can qualify purchased claims totaling 9,220 and developing the processing the Freeport‐McMoRan (then as an ASTM C618 ash. The acres from Shamrock Mining & plant. In order to meet ASTM Phelps Dodge) copper smelter in second is natural pozzolan. Metals. Following the lapsing of a C618 standards, the natural Miami, AZ as a metallurgical Natural pozzolan, in many cases, block of claims in 2014 and two pozzolan will need to be mined, engineer. In 2011, after is simply volcanic ash, such as subsequent acquisitions in 2019 crushed, ground, and dried. In graduating from ASU’s W.P. Carey tuffs and pumicites. from Steven Klomp (23 claims) time, it is expected that the School of Business with an MBA and Shamrock Mining & Metals development of this deposit and in Financial Management and Over the last 10‐15 years, SRMG (13 claims), SRMG now owns the landfilled ash will contribute to Markets, Albert transferred to the has been investigating the claims on nearly 8,600 acres. A the continued growth of SRMG. Freeport Technical Services group development of natural pozzolans in the Phoenix corporate office. in parallel with the expansion of In this group he functioned as a its fly ash business, primarily process engineer and financial through the acquisition of a analyst on large capital projects natural pozzolan deposit near of such as the environmental Panaca, NV. The Panaca deposit modernization at the Miami is uniquely situated in a mining‐ Smelter and a $3+ billion copper friendly jurisdiction and has great smelter in Indonesia. access to power, highway, and UP main line rail infrastructure. It is In his new role as SRMG’s believed to have been formed by Director of Pozzolan local volcanic eruptions several Manufacturing, Albert will focus million years ago during which on developing alternative the deposited ash was pozzolan sources in order to accumulated in a lake bed. The supplement the production of deposit varies between 2‐15 ft. fresh fly ash. Two alternative thick and is comprised of three sources have been identified. The

Check us out at. . . Exceptional People…Exceptional Benefits…Exceptional Company Phoenix Cement Company and Salt River Sand & Rock, www.srmaterials.com dba Salt River Materials Group, both divisions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community CALENDAR OF EVENTS mckellipsfeedback@srpmic-nsn. CAR SHOW, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The COMMUNITY MEMBER ONLY your pets ONLY need vaccines or NOVEMBER gov Pavilions at Talking Stick Shopping MEETING. Introduction Presenta- a microchip. Other Services 8 a.m. 9 DISTRICT B & C MEETING Center 9175 E Indian Bend Rd, tions happening hourly until 8 – 4 p.m. flea & tick treatment, nail 7 VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION (COUNCIL MEMBERS ARCHIE 12 FAMILY ARCHIVING WORK- Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Every Sat- p.m. Council would like your input trims, pet food & supplies connect CELEBRATION, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. KASHOYA & CHERYL DOKA), SHOP, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. locat- urday Join us for America’s longest on potential development in the with us (602) 730-2092 or email located at the Salt River High 9 a.m. at Salt River Community ed at The Wolf Room 56. Join Salt running car show! Celebrating over McKellips Corridor. Your input is [email protected] School. The Community is invited Building. For more information River Tribal Library in November 20 years! For more information call important! All ages welcome there to join Salt River Schools to honor contact the Council Secretary office as we host ASU Library. Individuals (480) 443-0080. will be raffle and refreshments. For 27-28 NOTICE OF CANCELLED those who served and are serving at (480) 362-7469. will learn how to identify, organize more information on this meeting COUNCIL MEETINGS ON in the United States military. It will and safely store your personal and 16 SRPMIC THANKSGIVING DIN- contact (480) 278-7102 or email HOLIDAYS. Attention Community start at Veterans Hall, where the 11 SRPMIC TRIBAL GOVERNMENT family artifacts. Each person will NER, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. located at mckellipsfeedback@srpmic-nsn. Members and staff, please note motorcycle club Red Mountain OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED- for receive a free “Archive Starter Kit” the Two Waters Courtyard. Come gov that Council meetings have been Riders and SRPD School Resource Veteran’s Day , 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. that contains preservation informa- and enjoy a tasty Thanksgiving din- cancelled for the following dates: Officers will escort veterans to Salt Offices providing essential services tion and archival supplies (acid-free ner at the Two Waters Courtyard. 23 TURKEY TROT 5K WALK OR Wednesday, November 27, 2019 River High School. There will be an will remain open. SRPD and SRFD box, folders, mylar sleeves, and Bring all your friends and family for RUN, On-Site registration: 7a.m. and Thursday, November 28, 2019 evening dinner, student and family will be fully operational. gloves). Dinner served, for more main stage entertainment, adult - 7:45 a.m. with the start time at 8 – Thanksgiving Day. For more presentations, performances, and a information on this event please door prizes, kid’s activities, pie a.m. located at Lehi Community information on Council meeting keynote speaker. We hope you can RSVP to TribalLibrary@srpmic-nsn. walk and games. Thanksgiving Building (Large Parking Lot). Pre- contact the Council Secretary office join us! For more information, call 12 RAISING A READER, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. located at the Salt gov or (480) 362-6600. dinner will be served at 11:15 a.m. sented by Salt River Community at (480) 362-7469 or Administration SRHS at (480) 362-2000 or visit For more information on this event Recreational Services Presents for at (480)362-7400. www.SaltRiverSchools.org. River High School. The Workshop includes refreshments, story time, 14 MINDFUL LIVING- 4TH ANNUAL please contact Community Rela- the first 150 registers will receive a arts & crafts, signing & dancing, JOURNEY TO WELLNESS COM- tions Events (480) 262-7740. FREE T-SHIRT! ALL Participants 28-29 SRPMIC TRIBAL GOVERN- 8 4TH ANNUAL, NATIVE AMERI- educational resources, and a MUNITY EDUCATION DAY, 8:30 will get FREE PIE! For more infor- MENT OFFICES WILL BE CAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE, FREE book every week! Families a.m. – 3 p.m. located at the Salt 18 FAMILY NIGHTS, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. mation contact CRSD-Recreation CLOSED- for Thanksgiving / at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Ca- with children ages birth to 5 years River Community Building. All at KTR at Pavilions at Talking Stick. WOLF (480) 362-6365. Day After Thanksgiving Day, 8 sinos. This conference is for you, old are invited to join us for a community members are invited to KTR Scottsdale, AZ 9009 Talking a.m.- 5 p.m. Offices providing a place where you can rejuvenate, special literacy program! Tuesdays attend this day of education & em- Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85250. 23 DISTRICT A MEETING (COUNCIL essential services will remain open. recharge and celebrate everything until December 10, 2019. Register powerment presented by diabetes Bring the family for a 50 percent MEMBER DIANE ENOS), 9 a.m. SRPD and SR Fire will be fully about being a Native American today! For more information call or prevention services. Come join us discount off of a two hour or more at Salt River Council Chambers. operational. Woman. For more information on text Wendy at (480) 878-8604 or for a fun day of raffles, cookbooks, pass! Indoor action sports play- For more information contact the this event if you have any question, email Wendy.Jeffersonschools.org. speakers, lunch, giveaways and ground perfect place for your kid to Council Secretary office at (480) 30 DISTRICT D MEETING (COUNCIL please contact our office at (623) exercise. Please rsvp before play, develop skills and learn a new 362-7469. MEMBER WI-BWA GREY), 10 561-6838 or e-mail us at Info@ November 10 Rsvp by calling (480) sport! More information contact a.m. at Salt River Council Cham- NAWC-AZ.com. 12 OPEN HOUSE- MCKELLIPS CORRIDOR LONG RANGE 461-3888 to save your seat! For KTR (480) 291-5999. 23 NAGI FOUNDATION, 8 a.m. – 4 bers. For more information contact PLANNING, 4 p.m. located at more information on this (480) 362- p.m. located at the Baptisto Teen the Council Secretary office at 9 COCO - THE MOVIE, 5 p.m. - 8 the Lehi Community Building. 7320. 18 DISTRICT E MEETING (COUNCIL Center near Salt River Ballfields (480) 362-7469. p.m. located at the OdySea in COMMUNITY MEMBER ONLY MEMBER THOMAS LARGO SR.) 1839 N Longmore Rd Scottsdale, the Desert Courtyard. Experience MEETING. Introduction Presenta- NO LEHI DISTRICT MEETING 6 p.m. at WOLF- Muti-Purpose AZ. 85256. Our Animal Health Dates for events were correct at time of “Movies in the Desert,” a free family tions happening hourly until 8 (COUNCIL MEMBERS DEANNA Room 56. For more information Clinics offer free medical services publication. Please call to confirm date event with music, games, and tons p.m. Council would like your input SCABBY & MICHAEL DALLAS, contact the Council Secretary office and pet supplies to all SRPMIC and location. of prizes beginning at 5 p.m. The on potential development in the SR.) No November Meeting for at (480) 362-7469. members spay / neuter available by movie will begin at dusk. For more McKellips Corridor. Your input is Lehi District. For more information appointment (602) 730-2092 Leave information on this event contact important! All ages welcome there contact the Council Secretary office a detailed message. We will call and visit Odysea in the Desert web- 21 OPEN HOUSE- MCKELLIPS will be raffle and refreshments. For at (480) 362-7469. CORRIDOR LONG RANGE you to finalize your surgery time. site https://odyseainthedesert.com/ more information on this meeting Vaccines & Microchips 9 a.m. – 2 events/ PLANNING, 4 p.m. located at the contact (480)278-7102 or email 16 MCDONALD’S ROCK’N’ROLL Salt River Community Building. p.m. No appointment necessary if