ri p , Ari April 5 - 18, 2019 Unity Run brings prayers to Ak-Chin Story by K. Morago, photos by Runner sta their horns and both members dinner served in the Ak-Chin The sound of over a hundred encouragement and thanks and employees from different Recreation Center gym and pairs of shoes hitting the were visible along Farrell departments cheered them breakfast the next day. road were heard on Farrell road. on as they stood by the road. road. Runners moving Helping in front of and back The next morning, the Unity west toward Milton Paul The largest group of the of the runners were the Ak- Run continued their journey Antone Memorial Park. The Unity Run were ready to run Chin Police department and south, heading to the Tohono annual Unity Run of the into the main village, waiting Fire department. O’odham Nation. Continuing four O’odham tribes arrived at the wash ne t to the to assist were Ak-Chin Fire in Ak-Chin on Monday Capital Projects building. Kelly, Daria Garcia and others and Police departments. afternoon, March 18. Over a hundred strong, they ran into the park, toward the Ak-Chin had runners who came from Gila River, alt concession stand and around continued on. Two runners, one carrying a River and Tohono O’odham the east field toward the grass staff, ran across tate Route Nation to participate in the next to the irrigation canal The group was welcomed 347 on Farrell Road at 3:02 week-long event that began where the campsite was set in Cockleburr for lunch and pm. Accompanying them at Red Mountain on the alt up. met with the Community was Ak-Chin Vice-Chairman River Pima-Maricopa Indian members and elders. On Gabriel Lopez on horseback Community on unday, Welcoming the Runners were hand was Tohono O’odham and also carrying a staff. March 16. Ak-Chin Vice-Chairman veteran Joe Joaquin and TON Gabriel Lopez, Council Council member Lucinda Another two runners awaited There was a pause for nearly member Delia Antone and Allen. the trio by the Ak-Chin Youth an hour as the group waited Community member Yolanda Council office, and in relay for the group of runners Miranda. The Unity Run has been style fashion, took the staff that were coming from the in existence for over two and began running until the west from an ucy district. In their remarks, they decades. Established as a ne t hand off by the Ak-Chin When they arrived, the three thanked everyone, offering way to “unite, preserve, Fire department, which had runners handed off the staff encouragement and strengthen offer prayers for three runners waiting. to the Ak-Chin Unity runners welcomes to Ak-Chin. There our respective nations,” and who led the entire group in. was also a singing of “Happy “to instill the tradition of igns made by the outh Birthday” to Kelly Antone, running and respect through Council greeted the runners Ak-Chin member Kelly who’s birthday was that day. the teaching of our himdag and group assisting the Antone carried the staff, Ak-Chin Vice-Chairman Gabriel Lopez is thanked (way of life),” this year’s Run runners. A large welcome was running and leading by Unity Run organizer Serena Padilla as the runners The Ak-Chin Community coincided with many school placed at the Community’s everyone west to the park. leave Ak-Chin. Padilla presented a shell necklsce in Events department assisted district’s spring breaks and entrance and signs of Along the way, cars honked appreciation of the Community’s support. in all preparations, with Unity Run continues to 3b Ak-Chin Chairman Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial Robert Miguel Joins brings reunion, honoring of fallen Maricopa Economic Story and photos by Runner sta For two days in March, she and her Development fellow fallen are remembered. The iestewa allen eroes unrise Alliance Board of Memorial, held annually to honor Army C. ori Ann iestewa and Directors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, were honored at the base of Piestewa Submitted by Abbie Fink eak early morning on aturday, (MARICOPA, Ariz. – March 19, 2019) Robert March 23, 2019. Miguel, chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, has joined the board of directors The event marks the sixteenth of Maricopa Economic Development Alliance anniversary of that fateful day in (MEDA). 2 when ori became the first Native American woman killed in MEDA is the City of Maricopa’s private-public combat, while deployed in Iraq with partnership for economic development. As a the 507th Maintenance Company out 501(c)3 corporation, the organization champions of Fort Bliss, Texas. A single mother strategies and solutions that foster economic growth of two from the Hopi Tribe, Lori was Ak-Chin Councilmember Octavio Machado and son Octavio Jr. view the and prosperity in Maricopa by bringing together the 23 years old. remembrances of the fallen during the Friday, March 22 Memorial dinner in Phoenix. business, government, education and civic sectors by their maternal grandparents, up until last to recognize and support not only Lori, but to identify and advance policies that facilitate Her children, Brandon and Carla are year when their grandfather Terry Piestewa grieving Gold tar families who attend along investment, growth and workforce development. now young adults having been raised passed. They come to the mountain yearly with honor guards, tribal leaders, veterans Chairman Miguel was the first elected chairman Memorial continues to 3a of the Ak-Chin Indian Community under its new Constitution which allowed tribal members to Ak-Chin Recreation hosts Tiny Tots Olympics officially vote for their Chairman. An advocate of Story and photos by J. Peters education, health, water, economic development, It was a windy afternoon at Hohokam and elder and youth services, Chairman Miguel has Youth Park, on March 16th, as the developed his leadership skills through hard work, Ak-Chin Community hosted their dedication and guidance with the support of the first Tiny Tots lympics. Ak-Chin Elders. Coordinated by Ak-Chin Recreation, “I was born and raised on Ak-Chin and have staff members and volunteers set watched the City of Maricopa, our neighbor, grow out a handful of miniature-version into a vibrant and dynamic city,” said Chairman Olympic Games for the young athletes Miguel. “There is much synergy between what to master. Games such as basketball the elected leaders in Maricopa want for their and volleyball to gymnastics and community and what our tribal council wants an obstacle course, the tiny athletes for our community. Being a part of MEDA and took their turns at running, jumping, the discussions regarding economic growth and development will be a benefit to all of us.” skipping and hopping to complete the set of tasks before them. “We are thrilled that Chairman Miguel is a part of our board of directors, bringing not only his The pening Ceremonies kicked off knowledge and e pertise on tribal affairs, but the with a “Torch Run” with Recreation Community’s perspective on strategic growth,” Director Monica Rubio leading the said ohn chur , M A s board chair. “That tiny tots in a march for all the athletes knowledge will be an integral part of our collective and their coaches (parents guardians). o a e r coac es a e m c fie orc es a r success.” They walked hand in hand around the the Opening Ceremony of the Tony Tots Olympics held at Hohokam Park, March 16. Board continues to 7a Tiny Tots continue to 2b 2 r ir i 1b pl b ll 4 ibr r 2b ri 5 April 5 - 18, 2019 Historic Sacaton Presbyterian church destroyed in fir Story and photo by K. Morago The skyline in acaton forever changed when the 1 year old C. . Cook Memorial resbyterian Church was destroyed in a fire on Monday, March 2 . The vacant church, registered as a historic landmark, was a gathering place for generations of Gila River members. Ak-Chin elder Mildred Thomas, who attended the church with her mother as F rs res o ers ac e e fire o e es a so a child, was in acaton and end of the church. sadly watched it burn. ne shared memories and prayers. department have caught of her granddaughters was GR C Governor tephen three suspects who have not married in the church. Roe ewis held a ublic orum yet been identified. A prayer service was the ne t day at the oys and The current acaton held on riday, March 2 Girls Club providing updates resbyterian church is that brought together over The C. H. Cook Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sacaton, built in 1918, is engulfed in and answering uestions. unaffected. individuals, some who ames o o a mor arc . e smo e co e see e m es a a . Gila River olice Ak-Chin elders participate in Fort McDowell Senior Games
Ak-Chin Mighty Turtle player Connie Orona sends the ball across the net during their match. Fort McDowell President Bernadine Burnette and Vice- Ak-Chin Hu’hu’jud player Janice Perez hits the ball res e a sse raf e a s ar r e ames. during the Fort McDowell chair volleyball tournament. Story and photos by K. Morago The weeks of chair volleyball The Ak-Chin Mighty Turtles and oth teams e perienced one win serving the ball. With four games from as far as ualapai in northwest games paid off for teams that took Ak-Chin u hu jud ( i ards) and two losses in the tournament. taking place all at the same time, Ari ona, Tohono odham Nation, time to practice and play in Ak- teams participated in the one day The biggest hurdle each faced was hearing the correct whistle was and several tribes from outhern Chin as all did well during the tournament held on aturday. The the four hits rule. The ball had to challenging. California. annual ort Mc owell enior bracket was double elimination go over the net by the third hit or Games held March 2 on the with ten minute timed one game a point was given to the opposing The ort Mc owell community ndividual and team enior Games ort Mc owell avapai Nation only or up to game point of 11 for team. Another hurdle was making were gracious hosts for the enior events took place on Thursday and community near ountain ills. the win taking place. sure the whistle sounded before Games, with tribal elders coming Games continues to page 7a Ak-Chin elder birthdays, retirement celebrated Story and photos by K. Morago t was part birthday, part retirement and delicious sides not normally for Ak-Chin lders who joined the available on the lder Center 1 feast and celebration at The uffet congregate menu. Sq uash casserole, Split peas, Broccoli salad, inside arrah s Ak-Chin on riday, brown rice, spring salad Moon bread, pears March . As elders went for seconds and some Wheat crackers, thirds, there seemed to be more than tropical f ruit 1 Around fifty elders filled the east birthday celebrating taking place. Philly Cheese Steaks w/ side of The uffet to celebrate Ak- Ak-Chin lder Center staffer Ruby green peppers BBQ ribs, plain ribs (D), Wax beans, carrots, Chin elder uarterly birthdays. With mith was acknowledged for her hard red potato (D), yams mix ed v egetables the e panded food selections, plates work with retirement recognition on Cesar salad, cupcakes, J ell-O, f ruit cocktail were filled with salads, entr e items Party continues to page 7a apples 1 Salad bar, potato soup, ean soup c icken s�r wheat crackers RIGHT: f ry (D), mix ed v egetables, Oranges, apples Harrah’s Executive corn bread, pineapples Chef Colin Ribble 1 Ham scalloped potatoes, presents Ruby Smith 1 Tacos, Spanish rice, corn green beans, beans salad, with a retirement Yogurt w/berries rolls, cake, f resh f ruit cheesecake on her last day working for ee 11 1 the Ak-Chin Indian BBQ , Community. Harrah’ s Easter Party @ Elder Center A i b 1 pr i r Grilled chicken, kale salad li 1 Carrots, brown rice, i f resh f ruit kabobs
Bernadette White and Council member Delia Carlyle wishing happy birthdays to Ak-Chin elder Leona Kakar and her granddaughter Dannon Peters who share the same birthday, March 29.
LEFT: Enjoying dessert at the Elder Quarterly Birthdays at Harrah’s Buffet are Rosalie Narcia, Rechanda Manuel and Council member Lisa Garcia. April 5 - 18, 2019 March Community Meeting focuses on Newspaper of the Ak-Chin Indian Community ©2019 CAP, El Paso Gas and Tribal Gaming Ak-Chin Chairman Robert Miguel art informed the members of the fi ltration system in order to provide 16600 N. Maricopa Highway opened up for the March Community recent Central Arizona Project drinking water for the community Maricopa, Arizona 85139 Meeting, held on Monday, March maintenance and water shutdown because there are a lot of nitrates in 24, at Ak-Chin Service Center. about a year ago. e then shared the water. OFFICE HOURS that Council appointed Ak-Chin 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MONDAY - FRIDAY nce, fi nished they introduced nvironmental to conduct research art then shifted his discussion on PHONE: 520•568•1375 Nicole Carlyle-Coester for the on implementing a second water to the l aso Gas easement which FAX: 520•568•1376 opening prayer. Community source for the community as CA is e piring in uly. art shared how E-MAIL: [email protected] perations Manager art mith was informed that they would be doing the l aso Gas has a huge line ne t to provide community updates. another maintenance and water running through the community, Ak-Chin O’odham Runner Staff shutdown in eptember- ctober. as well as the sensitive area along Editor: Raychel Peters the wash and with the rain we Photojournalists: Kristina Morago With a critical September deadline had last year during ctober the and Justine Peters to have second water source, erosion e posed this line. e also Graphic Artist: Diana Carlyle the community has decided to pointed out that the Community is and Ryan Allison revitali e the old well right by the in negotiations with l aso Gas News Assistant: Charlene Pane old justice facility. mith said, “it s about the renewed easement. mith been inactive (and) we are going fi nished up by saying he would Ak-Chin Community Council to reactive that” also sharing that have more to share over the couple Chairman: Robert Miguel although it s not going to hold months on the process. Vice Chairman: Gabriel Lopez enough water for the shutdown Community Service Manager Council Members: Delia Carlyle, there would be a water back up COM Smith then talked about Nicole Carlyle-Coester. Lisa Garcia and Octavio Machado there if we need it. the Community s administration art also informed the membership building, “We re going to do some Regular Contributors: about the community vehicle and art also discussed modifi cations redesigning of it, kind of scale it e uipment assessment. “We looked Ak-Chin: Cultural Resources, Education, to our surface water treatment plant down a little bit more.” mith also EPD, Health Education, Him-Dak, at vehicles that the departments Library, Health & Human Services, that is currently undergoing some shared that the costs of that building have identifi ed that weren t working Recreation & MUSD. design and implementations so that had skyrocketed, so the community or needs work, from that assessment it goes through the process by is planning to meet with department we determined that we do have some The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner eptember so that we will have it heads over the ne t couple months, vehicles that need to be deposed is published on the fi rst and third up and running as a second water along with council to do some re- Friday of each month. of so we re going to have a public Tribal Gaming Agency Director source. t will need to go through a fi guration of the building. Charles McCarty. auction here soon.” The “Runner” is delivered to all residents and departments of the Community Meeting continued to Page 6a Ak-Chin Indian Community, as well Memorial continued from page 1a as surrounding community businesses, and veteran families. the fallen, many from the ra and n attendance at the dinner were interested groups and subscribers. Afghanistan confl icts. ome of ori s comrades, C essica All information and original work olunteer organi ers began their families were in attendance. ynch, C oseph udson, contained in this newspaper is the Memorial with an vening The iestewa s led the Gold tar C hoshana ohnson, and C copyright and may not be reproduced Reception for amilies of allen families into the hall. Patrick Miller. without written permission from: eroes and Candlelight igil the evening before on Friday, March During dinner, a remembrance The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner 16600 N. Maricopa Highway 22. eld at the oly Trinity Greek table ceremony took place. Guest Maricopa, Arizona 85139 Orthodox Church in Phoenix, speakers included The onorable A C1 morning co-anchor aley iane umetewa, U. . istrict ANNOUNCEMENTS elley served as emcee of the Court udge from Ari ona. A Announcements and wishes may program. member of the opi Tribe, she be phoned in, faxed or e-mailed. refl ected on ori s life, opi culture lute music by Randy emp echoed and ori s bravery. ARTWORK, LETTERS, STORIES in the dinner hall as guests arrived. The Ak-Chin O’odham Runner is After a welcome, a resentation Also speaking was Navajo Nation a Community Newspaper and and osting of Colors, and ass ice- resident Myron i er who encourages Community involvement. and Review of onor Guard units sang several gospel songs and If you have artwork, photos, poems attending took place. was attending on behalf of Navajo Navajo Nation Vice-President or a great story that you would like Nation resident onathan Ne who Myron Lizer Choctaw, Euchee and to share, please contact us so we can The back wall featured photos of was unable to attend. 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Story and photo by K. Lopez
A child used an ipad to take control of the Sphero, taking it for a spin through some bumpy terrain.
On Saturday, March 23, 2019 the peanut butter and jelly, and some Ak-Chin Library hosted a Super sweets. After snack time, it was ero arty. To kick off the party time for the big test to see which children were given a Sphero kid could make their way around Spark+ (plus) which is robotic ball a mini obstacle course with their that is controlled by a tablet. phero there was also a harder game-like maze. When given a Sphero Spark+ Matthew Cross, Ak-Chin Library Only one kid was able to maneuver Technician, explained to the kids through the obstacle, he was gifted how to control them. Afterwards, with a toy for his hard work around Collective photos showing some of the kids were allowed to drive them the maze. different games, creations and overall fun around the theater room. the children made during their two weeks Overall, the kids had a great time in the Spring Art Program. From designing After the children got the hang of playing with the Sphero Spark+. T-shirts to making adorable Easter crafts the it, they decided to take a break and Some children said they would children spent time putting their artistic skills enjoy provided snacks from the like to play with them again. to the test with some beautiful results. library which off ered chips, dip, Spring Program LEGO Robots take over the Library! Story and photos by J. Peters provides community kids with fun and excitement
Children program and build the LEGO robots with the help of Liberian Technician Matthew Cross.
Fridays at the library, Library tasks with Lego robotics. intimidating and super sci-fi Technician Matthew Cross Using hardware/software like, learning how to work teaches kids that not only Lego Mindstorm, allows with these types of programs can you create amazingly tall a Lego creation to be engages kids to learn about buildings out of the lovable programed to do some pretty the world of robotics, which little bricks known as Legos amazing things. brings out their creativity. but you can also program a Lego creation to do certain Although it might sound To be continued...
The 2019 Spring Program was a great success, •Ak-Chin Environmental Protection the Community children are always fun to be Department & Elder Center– Hosting Activity around! Without the following, the students • Vekol Market – Food Catering & Supplies would not have had as much fun during their • UDC Dance Group– Hosting Dance Clinic Spring Break: If we have failed to mention anyone, we •Ak-Chin Parks & Recreation Department – apologize and would like you to know that you Week-long Hospitality/Hosting Activity are very much appreciated and needed to make •Ak-Chin Library & Runner Department – our events great! Hosting Activity •Ak-Chin Health & Human Services – Hosting Respectfully, Activity h n ommun t ents Department Staff April 5 - April 18, 2019 5 How long DOES it take to get to GED Graduation Day? Article by: Desiree Guarino, Ak-Chin GED Instructor Photos by: K. Morago
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APRIL 8TH APRIL 10TH Girls Basketball Practice APRIL 2019 CPR & First Aid Elder Center 9 am Baby Time 10:30am-11am Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm APRIL 11TH SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Healthy Snacks 3pm-4pm Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice 1 2 3 4 5 6 APRIL 9TH Game Hacker 4:30pm-6pm Boys Basketball Practice EDUCATION CPR & First Aid Elder Center 9am APRIL 13TH 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 APRIL 12TH Baseball, Machine Pitch, T-Ball 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 APRIL 1ST-26TH APRIL 10TH Elder Crafts 11am-12pm games Wk. 4 State Testing Window Leading Edge Nutrition Education Class Elder & LEGO Robots 4pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Academy Caregiver 12:15pm APRIL 14TH 28 29 30 APRIL 13TH High School Basketball League Wk. 4 APRIL 5TH APRIL 11TH Japan Pop 12pm-2pm AZMerit Testing Writing MWMS Easter Party APRIL 15TH APRIL 16TH Baseball Practice UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 8TH-18TH APRIL 12TH & 15TH Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm Girls Basketball Practice Community Gathering Held at the AZMerit Testing MES Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm Service Center, 6- 9PM APRIL 17TH APRIL 16TH Community Meeting Held at Ak- APRIL 8TH APRIL 16TH Baby Time 10:30am-11am Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice Chin Service Center, 6-8PM Make up for Writing MWMS Penny Harris Ak-Chin Health & KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm Boys Basketball Human Services Presentation on Healthy Snacks 3pm-4pm APRIL 9TH Elder Abuse 12:15pm Game Hacker 4:30pm-6pm APRIL 17TH ELDER CENTER INFORMATION Kindergarten Round Up for MUSD Baseball Practice Elder Center-520-568-1760 schools APRIL 17TH APRIL 19TH-20TH Girls Basketball Practice Center Hours Monday-Friday Nutrition Education Class Elder & Library Closed 8 AM to 5 PM APRIL 9TH & 11TH Caregiver 12:15pm APRIL 18TH Breakfast 7:30 AM to 9 AM AZMerit Testing Reading Part 1 APRIL 23RD Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice Lunch 12 noon MWMS APRIL 18TH Elder Coloring 9am-10am Boys Basketball Elder Check Day Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm Transportation-520-568-1760 APRIL 10TH APRIL 19TH or 520-568-1769 AZMerit Make up for Science MWMS APRIL 19TH APRIL 24TH Good Friday Gym Closed Please Call Before 4 PM Good Friday-Center Closed Baby Time 10:30am-11am APRIL 12TH & 15TH KRAFTZ 2:30pm-4:30pm APRIL 20TH Eggs Delivered every Tuesday. AZMerit Testing Reading Part 2 April 22ND Healthy Snacks 3pm-4pm Recreation Easter Event Eggs pick up Wed-Fri 8 AM-3 PM MWMS Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm Game Hacker 4:30pm-6pm After Hours 520-858-5043 APRIL 21ST APRIL 13TH APRIL 23RD APRIL 25TH High School League Basketball Wk. 5 Elder Shopping and Errands are Prom Night 7:00pm MHS Goodwill Shopping Day Leaving @ Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm provided every Monday and Friday 9am APRIL 22ND at 1 PM If you need transportation APRIL 16TH & 18TH APRIL 26TH Baseball Practice for Shopping and Errands on any AZMerit Testing Math Part 1 MWMS APRIL 24TH Elder Crafts 11am-12pm Girls Basketball Practice Other day, please call Transit BINGO LEGO Robots 4pm Department. 520-568-1630 APRIL 17TH APRIL 23RD AZMerit Make up for Reading MWMS APRIL 25TH APRIL 27TH Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice LIBRARY INFORMATION Movie Day Library Closed Boys Basketball *Needs to be signed up to be in APRIL 18TH program. Call 520-568-1675 for 3rd Quarter Awards and Character APRIL 26TH & 29TH APRIL 24TH more information. Elder Coloring- Assembly 8:20am SBE Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm Baseball Practice Takes place at the Elder Center Girls Basketball Practice Japan Pop – Transportation to and APRIL 18TH APRIL 30TH from library is required. You must PTO/Site Council 4pm-5pm MES Council Update APRIL 25TH be 10 years or older to participate. Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice Baby Time! – every Wednesday, APRIL 19TH PARKS & REC Boys Basketball 10:30-11:00am. Children 0-5 ONLY. Good Friday-No School OVERDRIVE TRUCK – No signup GED Class Times: APRIL 6TH APRIL 26TH required, Children under 8 yrs must 10am-12pm Monday-Friday Baseball Machine Pitch, T-Ball Elder Chair Volleyball Tournament be accompanied by an adult. 2pm-5pm Monday, Tuesday, games Wk. 3 Thursday, Friday APRIL 27TH LIBRARY HOURS 4:30pm to 6:30pm Wednesdays LIBRARY APRIL 7TH Baseball, Machine Pitch, T-Ball Monday – Friday – 8AM-6PM 12-15 Basketball League Tournament Games Wk. 5 Saturday-12PM-4PM APRIL 5TH High School League Basketball Wk. 3 Sunday-Closed Water Quality Family Night APRIL 28TH 5:30pm-7:30pm APRIL 8TH High School League Basketball Wk. 6 RECREATION INFORMATION Baseball Practice For more information on Rec Center APRIL 6TH Girls Basketball Practice APRIL 29TH events please call the Rec Center @ Library Closed Baseball Practice 520-568-1740 ELDER CENTER Movie Club 9:30am-4:00pm APRIL 9TH Girls Practice Basketball Practice Machine Pitch, T-Ball Practice **Calendar Subject to Change** APRIL 5th APRIL 9TH Boys Basketball Practice APRIL 30TH Elder Shopping & Errands 1pm Elder Coloring 9am-10am Machine Pitch T-Ball Practice APRIL 10TH Boys Basketball Baseball Practice April 5 - 18, 2019
Community Meeting continued from Page 3 Bart also talked about the opening commission is and how we organize investigation. of Smith Road, which will lead to and so forth.” the new cultural modular behind the Afterwards, Chuck provided Recreation. Bart informed the road Chuck remembered the last time information on the fi ve-member was scheduled to be available by he presented was on PowerPoint gaming commission, pointing out April 2. he didn t have anything to off er. that this year marks the fi rst time So, this time he printed out an Ak-Chin has had an all-female He also shared information on informational packet for everyone. commission. the used computer ra e that Information Systems had put out. Chuck then went over the regulatory He then opened it up for questions, Council addresses members during Council Updates. Used computers will be ra ed for act, which also talked about the which focused on the gaming $50-dollars. 40 computers that were diff erent types of gaming compacts compact, commission meetings and previously located in community available through the state or sports betting. departments will be available. He federal, sharing that Ak-Chin also mentioned the deadline to turn currently operates under the 2002 Chairman Miguel thank Chuck in a ra e ticket was riday, March compact, which he said they had for his presentation and reminded 29. Tickets were available through to re-write and update the gaming everyone about the food in the back Information Systems department, in code in 2008, which took about two before bringing up Community the Capital Projects building. and half years. So, now Ak-Chin ervices Manager, Nicole Carlyle- Gaming now has three documents Coester who presented the results Bart then provided an update that they utilize to enforce. of the Community Language survey about upcoming events: Him- that was launched in January. Dak Celebration April 6, Rabies McCarty then went over the Ak- She informed everyone about the vaccinations on April 10 at Ak-Chin Chin Tribal Gaming Agency and purpose of survey, which was to fi re station, Community Clean- its core responsibilities; including gather data on what the community Up on April 27, Special Olympics maintaining the integrity of gaming likes about the language program bowling night April 28, and the for the state of Arizona and to make and what could be in proved on. World Long Drive April 12-16. sure Ak-Chin does not lose its right to have a gaming license. Council provided updates on: water The last item Bart discussed was hearing, NA , Tom alleran they summer program for youth Chuck then went over the diff erent function, Council meeting with workers which is taking applications departments that comprise Ak-Chin Banner Health about insurance, now. He also reminded everyone TGA, and the total number of staff AIGA meetings, Internet for about the next community meeting, members. “We operate twenty-four housing, opening of Smith Road, scheduled for April 29th at 6pm. hours a day, seven days a week, Admin building issues, talks about non-stop.” After sharing how submitting new tax code, hemp After C M mith concluded his many were community members, symposium, sponsorship contracts updates, Charles “Chuck” McCarty, he proudly stated “we are a very and fi nancials, special lympic Executive Director for the Ak-Chin diverse organization and we have bowling and torch run, and casino Tribal Gaming Agency stepped a very strong cohesive unit” and event center. forward to provide his presentation. “we are probably one of the premier regulatory agencies in the nation, After council gave their updates Chuck began by saying, “It’s been certainly in this state.” everyone helped clean up the about a year since I was here to brief service center and a ra e was held. you guys last time.” Sharing that He went over the operations of the his presentation was going to be a diff erent departments and duties Community Meetings are held brief follow-up to discuss “who we of staff members enforcement, the last Monday of every month! are, how we operate and who are compliance, auditing, licensing and
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i i e e ell i i April 5 - 18, 2019 7a Maricopa Easter Egg Hunt Maricopa, AZ. – Community of Hope Church will be joined with Food Truck Friday and will have 7 hosting their 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will take food trucks on hand to purchase a meal on site. place on April 19th @ Community of Hope Church, 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave – Maricopa Az. The Egg We would like to thank Leading Edge Academy Hunt will run between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. for sponsoring all of our infl atables for the hunt. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ This year our hunt is changing days, times, and cohEggHunt. For more information about Community of location. There will be carnival games, infl atables, face Hope Church, please sit: www.cohmaricopa.com painting, and of course the Easter Bunny who will be on hand for pictures. For follow-up information, please contact: Community All of this is free of charge and is open to our of Hope Church, 520-252-6381 or by email at info@ entire community. This year we will also have cohmaricopa.com
Party continued from page 2a for era Antone(bad). he the Ak-Chin u hu jud chair worked with the lder volleyball team, “Now can rogram in a variety of roles, go,” she said when the team transportation and in the travels to tournaments near kitchen, wherever she was and far. needed. rior to that, she worked With the gracious retirement at the ekol Market when gift from the Community, it was under the Robinette she planned to “Take my 2019 San Juan family. oining the retirement family out to celebrate,” Church Feast celebration was her family Ruby said as her and her daughter April and grandson son Marcus share the same Saturday, June 22, 2019 than, and former ekol co- birthday, April 1st. worker va. Ruby Smith (center) is joined by her sisters Florine Vincent n April 2nd, her second (left) and Vicki Smith (right) on her last offi cial work day When asked what led to her day of retirement, her day for Ak-Chin. Her daughter April and grandson Ethan (in decision to retire, Ruby said was going to be spent at jury back) were also in attendance. she wanted time to “take duty. her last day working for Ak- to e tend the Community s care of myself and have some Chin ndian Community. appreciation was Ak-Chin fun.” An active member of appy retirement Ruby ice-Chairman Gabriel Walking in with “ appy ope and Council member Board continued from page 1a Retirement” balloons and isa Garcia. an dible Arrangement of M A s board is fruit were her sisters icki arrah s Ak-Chin ecutive comprised of the leading mith and lorine incent. Chef presented Ruby with her e ecutives of Maricopa s Accompanied by Ak-Chin own retirement cheesecake major business sectors, Council member elia and it was cut up and shared representing e pertise Carlyle, who presented with everyone. lders and and e perience in Ruby with a hug and gift of Ruby s co-workers gave utilities, fi nance, multiple gift cards, it did not her hugs and well wishes. development, health take long for Ruby to start lder rograms irector care and infrastructure crying. eslie Carlyle- urnett development. ually also presented Ruby with a important are the elected “ didn t know what was special gift. offi cials and public sector going on, then put two e ecutives who bring the and two together,” she Ruby began working for Ak- essential representation of shared reali ing that more Chin over twenty years ago, the City of Maricopa s City than birthdays were being starting “at old Community Ak-Chin Chairman Council, City Management celebrated. Also attending Center,” she said, working Robert Miguel and conomic evelopment functions. “The City of Maricopa and the Ak-Chin ndian St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Mission Community have a long-standing and mutual 16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139 respect for each other and our representation of our Ak-Chin Indian Community individual constituencies,” said Mayor Christian rice. “ am pleased that Chairman Miguel and APRIL 2019 Schedule the Community are part of M A s board of Sunday Mass at 12 noon ANNOUNCEMENTS directors, knowing this will only strengthen our April 7 – Lent V April 28, Noon close working relationship and better serve us all.” Fr. Benedict Mary Lieb Conϔirmation – St. Francis of April 14 – Palm Sunday Assisi – Ak-Chin – Fr. Chris Fraser The Maricopa-M A partnership is an important Fr. Benedict Mary Lieb May 3, 6pm component of the city s economic vitality and April 21 – Easter Sunday Conϔirmation – St. John’s – Laveen sustainability. Through the Maricopa conomic Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt – Fr. Fred Adamson evelopment Alliance, the City of Maricopa April 28 – Fr. Chris Fraser May 4, 10am and business and education leaders join forces Kateri Tekakwitha Feast – St. to identify and support promising economic Holy Week Francis Salt River – Fr. Michael development opportunities for the City of April 18 – Holy Thursday Carson 7pm – Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt May 5, 5pm Maricopa. April 19 – Good Friday Conϔirmation – St. Peter Mission – 7pm – Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt Bapchule – Bishop Nevares Senior Games continued from page 2a April 20 – Holy Saturday riday. Ak-Chin elders Connie rona and 8pm – Fr. Athanasius Fornwalt hyllis ewis each won individual medals. Baptisms are every 4th Sunday of the month and baptism classes are every 2nd Saturday of the month. If you are At the aturday lunch, prior to the afternoon interested please contact Flower Ruelas at (520) 568-3700 chair volleyball championship rounds, ort or (602) 717-3761. Mc owell resident ernadine urnette and ice- resident aul . Russell ra ed off star uilts, shawls, gift cards and other pri es to lucky elders. very elder received a complimentary clear tote bag fi lled with goodies.
The Ak-Chin elders have returned home, prepping for upcoming tournaments that will take them to Gila River, iejas and uechan tribes in California.
Good luck elders 8 April 5 - 18, 2019 St. Patrick’s Day High School Boys and Girls Tournament 2019 Photos and story by J.Peters It was a crazy weekend showing an signs of of basketball games, as stopping. The gym the St. Patrick’s Day was packed with fans, High School Boys eagerly watching the and Girls Basketball intense games and Tournament brought waiting to see who seventeen basketball would take fi rst place in teams to the Ak-Chin the tournament. recreation gym starting Friday, March 15th and No surprise the Ak- ending on Sunday 17th. Chin boys basketball team drew out a Rattling off games from crowd of encouraging day one the teams made community members their way towards the who were there to championship games, support them every step playing hard and not they took. Girls Championship: Rez Bombers Boys Championship: Dynasty
Ak-Chin families came to proudly support their Ak-Chin boys basketball team. Taking photos at the end of the tournament and congratulating Girls Second Place: Passion Elite them on their second place victory! Boys Second Place: Ak-Chin
SATURDAYS AT THE PARK ARE High School and Jr. High Basketball HOME TO A SLEW OF ACTIVITIES Leagues come closer to the Saturday mornings are championship games busy ones for the Ak-Chin Recreation and the youth participating in Saturday leagues.
Youth baseball, coach pitch, and mini baseball leagues all have their time on the baseball diamond.
Starting with the Youth Baseball, these teams play old fashion baseball Coach pitch league, is with an assortment of slightly different from the teams neighboring tribes. average baseball or t-ball games, as the kids in this league are too old for t-ball and too young for the full thrill of baseball. Brothers; Johnny Perkins Alex Antone plays offense, making his way to score So, during these games and Frankie Carlyle points for his team during league game. a middle is met, a slow playing side by side. tossing pitching machine Since the beginning of the county have come to be pitches the ball at the March the Boys and Girls part of the league games- players rather than using a High School and Jr. High tournament. Both High tee to support the ball. Basketball Leagues have School and Jr. High boys been occupying the Ak-Chin and girls teams are vested on Gym on Thursday and Friday becoming the number one evenings. players. Mini Baseball aka T-Ball league is going strong with Going into their 6th week of The offi cial igh chool several little teams of kids learning the fundamentals play, the games start at 6 pm league tournament will be of the sport. and go until 8 pm on most held on May 5th at the Ak- days. Teams from all over Chin gym. Along with the help of their coaches and support from their families these little ones are becoming all star players one swing at a time. Richard Veagus plays for Team Ak-Chin.
The Ak-Chin Girls Jr. High Team. April 5 - April 18, 2019 9 10 April 5 - 18, 2019 Packed UltraStar theater The Mavericks and Los for DT Comedy show Lobos to take the stage at Story and photos by K. Morago his comedy set, beginning to The belly laugh, the high- end. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino pitched laugh, the baritone laugh, even the silent laugh, “Comedy brings all UltraStar theater one was races together, just like a crowd of laughs and you courthouses,” he said. At one heard them all. Over a period point he successfully took on of almost three hours, the DT a heckler, while reflecting on Comedy Show entertained a life as a senior citizen proud near capacity crowd. of his generation. “ We are not PC (politically correct), Big Rob was the host, we eat gluten. I’ve never had introducing the comics and a peanut allergy in my life.” sharing some humor of his David “DT” Trujillo shares own. He welcomed his good comedy about his youth When you thought you Grammy Award winning bands The Mavericks (left) and Los Lobos (right) are set to friend and comedy mentee and being a newlywed. couldn’t laugh anymore, Big perform in The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Saturday, July 5, 2019 for David “DT” Trujillo, who Comedy Show was special Rob brought up to the stage one show. Tickets are on sale now. in the daytime is UltraStar’s guest Mondo Man. Since Iesha Renee. Formerly of (Maricopa, Ariz . – March Bamba” to number one on Black J ack, Harrah’ s Ak-Chin Promotions and Events his last UltraStar comedy Louisiana, the female comic 29, 2019) – Harrah’ s Ak-Chin the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. Casino guests can also enj oy Manager. appearance, Mondo Man has calls the Phoenix area home. Casino will welcome The In recent years, the band a ariet o inin op�ons established a successful show With a music intro of Earth, Mav ericks and Los Lobos to released their album “ Gates including the Chop, Block & DT unveiled his comedy in Phoenix. Describing his Wind & Fire’s song, she The Ev ents Center stage J uly o ol con�nuin to oster Brew, Oak & Fork, Agav e’ s shirtless, showing the crowd life in an entertaining way, he shared, “I have four children 5, 2019. The Ev ents Center, their uniq ue sound with a Restaurant, Copper Cactus his tattoo filled body while made jokes about family life, but I only claim three of which opened in early 2019, blend of Tex -Mex , country, rill e u et an unkin entertaining the audience. He drinking habits and his large them.” seats 2,000 people and is olk blues an tra i�onal Donuts® . reflected on his life growing size. part o a ul� illion ollar Spanish and Mex ican music. up in Casa Grande, diabetes The audience learned about reno a�on. Harrah’ s Ak-Chin Casino and married life of a three- ntroduced ne t was first time this teacher’s life, in love, b f eatures 529 lux urious resort month newlywed. His set to Arizona comic Barry Ribs. as a parent, and someone The Mav ericks’ genre-def ying and tower guestrooms, spa was quick, funny and endured Telling jokes for twenty-five slightly overweight, her usic as been connec�n : Friday, J uly 5, 2019 an tness center an an some technical difficulties years, this was his second comedy was well-timed, with f ans f or the last three : 7 PM outdoor swimming pool with with the theater’s spotlight visit to Arizona, which was appeared effortless and decades, with hits such as 8 PM swim-up bar. staying on. Tucson the night before. Born funny. Iesha Renee also “ What A Crying Shame” and L The Ev ents Center and raised in New York, he took time to improvise song “ All Night Long.” They also at Harrah’ s Ak-Chin Casino Harrah’ s Ak-Chin has been Returning for another DT was entertaining throughout took home the American Star�n at . named a Most Admired DT Comedy continues to page 12a usic ssocia�on’s a ar All Company by Ariz ona f or Best Duo or Group of Business Magaz ine and Best the Year in 2015. With such Companies AZ , and Phoenix i erse usical abili�es t e Business J ournal has named band is able to seamlessly b the property one of the “ Best blend elements of Tex -Mex , Places to Work in the V alley” Cuban bolero, R&B, blues, elebra�n ears in our consecu� e ears. country and rock ‘ n’ roll. 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Chin Casino include: - Friday, Los Lobos is a Mex ican Harrah’ s Ak-Chin also April 5th and Saturday, April American band with hits such boasts the only Bingo hall 6, 2019. Both shows start at as “ La Bamba,” “ Too Small in t e aesars or ani a�on 8:00 pm. Heart” and “ Son of the Sun.” con�nuin t e prou The award-winning band heritage of William F. Harrah, - Saturday, has taken home a Grammy o opene is rst in o May 11, 2019. Show starts at f or Best Mex ican American/ all in eno in . 8:00 pm. Tej ano Music Perf ormance, as ell as a no ina�on or n a i�on to its slot Best Americana Album. Their machines, v ideo poker, v ideo - Saturday, J une 8, na ic son ri�n an Keno, statewide progressiv es 2019. Show starts at eclec�c st le also s ot a an li e ac�on poker an 8:00 pm. April 5 - April 18, 2019 11
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Happy Birthday Sandra Shade Here’s wishing all my family a Happy Love, Mom Easter; to all my Grandkids and my children and my sisters and brother;
Happy Birthday to my grandsons God Bless all of you guys. Jason, Michael Sr., and Darryl “Alverna” Love, Grandma To onya & Sedar, Happy Easter Happy Birthday Pate and Janay Love, Grandma Alverna Florez Love, your family Easter Blessings to all!
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Wearing a Phoenix Suns t-shirt, Barry Ribs New Mondo Man returned for another great His Brooklyn, New York accent gave Keepin’ it real and very funny was Iesha York comedy was “Nothing but net.” DT Comedy show appearance. A.G. White’s hometown away. Renee in UltraStar theater one. lyrics of Journey and Whitney It was past ten o’clock when expectations were high. described life in New York. as he continued, the crowd from making fun of himself Houston creating laughs up headliner A.G. White hit the Wearing a lobster print shirt, actually fell silent. Maybe it to making fun of others that to the theater’s back row. stage. Having appeared on which he shared he got A.G got laughs at the was the long night, or maybe reduced laughs, but overall it HBO, BET and Showtime, while enjoying the buff et, he beginning of his set, but it was comedy that turned was a great night of comedy.
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2019 CHAMPIONS - YOUNG GUNZ 2019 RUNNERS-UP - FIRE
Ak-Chin Parks and Recreation called the “Game of Throws” it. It was a lot of fun and This year Young Gunz, with Throw Garyens (Recreation) requests for a family and Department hosted its 4th which was based off the hit watching these teams be so Health Education, Library, took third place. youth dodgeball tournament” Annual Employee Dodgeball series Game of Thrones. competitive; there were nail- Preschool, Vekol, Security, added Rubio. Also giving Tournament, April 1-2, with biting games that came down and TGA departments were “I want to thank all the thanks to her staff and six teams participating. “This was my first time not to the wire.” Exclaimed Parks crowned victorious, crushing employees who participated volunteers “who helped only watching the tournament and Recreation director, last year’s winners Ak-Chin in this year’s tournament; make this another successful The theme this year was but also participating in Monica Rubio. Fire. and we have already received tournament.”
May 2 – Slayer
May 31 – Brad Paisley with special guest Chris Lane & Riley Green
June 12 – Train, Goo Goo Dolls & Allen Stone
June 13 – Luke Bryan with special guests Cole Swindell & Jon Langston
June 19 – Hootie and the Blowish & Barenaked Ladies
June 22 – Carlos Santana
July 21 – Beck and Cage the Elephant
July 25 – Ozzy Osbourne & Megadeth
July 27 – Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival with The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, Sum 41, Sleeping with Sirens, and more
July 31 – Third Eye Blind & Jimmy Eat World
August 3 – Rascal Flatts with special guests
August 4 – KNOTFEST: Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth
August 10 – 311 with The Interrupters, Dreamers, and Bikini Trill
August 16 – Chris Young & Chris Janson
August 28 – Heart with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Elle King
August 31 – Korn & Alice in Chains
September 13 – Dave Matthews Band
September 15 – Breaking Benjamin, with special guest Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Dorothy and Diamante
September 19 – Florida Georgia Line with special guests Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen, and Canaan Smith 2b April 5 - 18, 2019
On March 16th, the h n o e Community gathered for Department the 4th Annual St. Patrick’s h n re Department 4TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S 5K 5K, with Ak-Chin Health h n Se ur t Education. h n San tat on u or s Department Starting at 8 am, it was a h n S o e sea of green as runners, ar e oester walkers and everyone in h n Ro a t an between were in the spirit a eant omm ttee of the “green” holiday h n arms wearing specs of the colors h n S on their persons, ready to e o ar et ater n start the 3.1 mile course. e ou a so e to With the nice weather than a the part pants 13-19 Combined: 1st place Jacob Diaz, 20-34 Females: 1st place Alyssa 35-44 Females: Burritto Lewis, 2nd place on their side it made the for atten n our th r 2nd place Christiano Bustos and 3rd Dickerson and 2nd place Cecily Peters. Adeline Koyayseva and 3rd place Kristy place Emily Peters. Hoeh. journey that much easier to e ent of ou complete. S R ease sa e the ate for our ne t The Health Education e ent, e n e n o or Staff ou e to than Run s he u e for pr the fo o n n ua s th, an epartments for the r he p n ma n the th han ou, nnua St atr s Da h n ea th a su essfu e ent Education
45-54 Females: 1st place Gale Whitson, 2nd place Julene Narcia 55+ Females: 1st place Nicole Carlyle-Coester, 2nd place and 3rd place Danielle Byers/Grace Johns. Dora Hernandez and 3rd place Virginia Zepeda. NOT PICTURED 0-12 Combined 1. Alexander Rickert 2. Ian Byers 3. Myles Peters
Story and photos by J. Peters 20-34 Males: 1st place Steve Campbell 35-44 Males: 1st place Joshua Hoeh. 45-54 Males: 2nd place Lorenzo Holcomb, 55+ Males: 2nd place Kevin Johns (not pictured) 2nd place Jacob Dickerson (Not pictured) 2nd place Brandon 1st place Rob Byers and 3rd place Timothy (not pictured), 1st place- Erwin and 3rd place Alex Bowman. Peters and 3rd place Steve Volden. Hutchinson. Thomas and 3rd place Leonard Allen.
Tiny Tots continued from Front multipurpose fi eld carrying With a “ready-set-go!” the from the Recreation staff and handmade torches, created tiny tots fl ooded the fi eld, also got to select a special by volunteers. Families and sailing through the course toy to take home and enjoy friends cheered as one by one with nonstop energy. The while they were recovering the athletes lined up at the volunteers and staff helped from their exhausting day of starting point, getting ready the event run as smoothly events. for their moment to shine. as possible, guiding the tiny tots through the obstacles With the fantastic turn out of Ak-Chin Language group one by one. As the event this event, there is no doubt sang and gave a prayer for was wrapping up, each that it will become an annual the tiny tots shortly before athlete earned a medal for activity for the Community. the games began and wishing their outstanding hard work, So, coaches get your little them the best of luck was Ak- a commemorative Polaroid ones ready to compete in the Chin Council member Delia 2020 Tiny Tots Olympics. Carlyle. April 5 - 18, 2019 b Unity Run continued from page 1a had over 150 runners.
With a request from organizers about refraining of taking photos of the offi cial staff and runners during the run, they kept everyone updated on social media with their posts.
As they left Ak-Chin Community, they posted, “Thank you Ak-Chin for the taking care of our runners .. A welcome sign on the northwest corner of State Route as always you make us all feel 347 and Farrell road greets the Unity Run as they arrive welcome .. onto Cockleburr .. in Ak-Chin on Monday, March 18. Melin” RIGHT: As the Unity Run departs east on Ten minutes later, they Peters & Nall added “Ak-Chin making our road, a Thank desert fl ourish .. our jived From left to right: Daria Garcia, Raychel Peters, Andrea Segundo, Kalyne Miguel, You sign is on thanks you (heart) (cactus)” Richard Joaquin III, Jordan Lopez, Joseph Joaquin, Kiowa Joaquin and Dyami Jackson display at the with a photo of the Ak-Chin during a Unity Run stop in Cockleburr village on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Farms offi ce. irrigation rack system. LEFT: A sign in The Unity Run continued the main village through the Tohono O’odham during the Unity Nation when they reached Run arrival. Waw Gi wulk on March 21, sharing “we made it.” RIGHT: Staff from the Library, Their fi nal post after the run, Education and Museum await “Unity Runners we are so the arrival of grateful for the strong prayers runners by the you carry.” Recreation gym.
Memorial continued from page 3a 2019 Unity Run Thank You! The Ak-Chin Community to/from the community Events department would •Ak-Chin Recreation – for like to send a big Thank You preparation and use of to the following for helping facilities make the stop in Ak-Chin a •Ak-Chin Public Works – pleasant one for the group as for help with transporting a whole: Public Use Items and preparation •Unity Run Committee, •Ak-Chin Vekol Market & Support Staff , Runners of the Purchasing – for ordering/ Four Southern Sister Tribes drink items for the feeding •Ak-Chin Community of the running group Council - Horseman Escort •Ak-Chin Youth Council – & Welcome For singing to help welcome The Phoenix Oyate Singers perform Brave Indian Brandon Piestewa, with his maternal grandmother •Cooking/Serving Volunteers the runners with a traditional Woman Soldier Warrior at the Sunrise service. Percy and sister Carla, speaks during the memorial. – Velacita Lopez, Lerline song and creating signs to Peters, Felicia Vincent, encourage and thank the Morgan Peters, Sylvia running group as they visited Rubalcaba, Dorissa Garcia Ak-Chin Indian Community •Fire Watcher - Dennis Antone If there is anyone we forgot •Ak-Chin Police – For safety to list, please know that escort for both the main without you these events running group and the San wouldn’t be possible. Lucy group; to/from the Community Respectfully, •Ak-Chin Fire – for safety Ak-Chin Community Events escort of the running group Department Staff
The Honorable Diane Humetewa, U.S. District Court Judge for Arizona Veteran and Honor Guards from throughout Arizona were and member of the Hopi recognized at the Memorial dinner for Fallen Heroes. Tribe is a guest speaker at the Memorial dinner.
13-year old Adeezhi Salas was asked by the Piestewa A remembrance moment family to lead Veteran Honor Guards to the Piestewa at the Missing Man POW- Sunrise Ceremony, Saturday March 23. She then ran the KIA table located at the sacred staff all the way up and back down Piestewa front of the stage. Place Peak. She is the daughter of Rob and Kim Salas, good settings recognized all friends of the Piestewa family. branches of service.
Ak-Chin Councilmember Octavio Machado (center) with surviving Army soldiers of the 507th Maintenance Company which faced an attack in Nasiriyah, Iraq that took the life of Lori Ann Piestewa, a Hopi, on March 23, 2003. From left to right: Patrick Miller, Shoshana Johnson, Jessica Lynch and Joseph Hudson during the sunrise memorial on March 23, 2019. 4b April 5 - April 18, 2019