Cocopah Times Newsletter

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE September 2014 ISSUE Tribal Phone Directory

627- 2161 ADAPP (Ext. 235) MISS COCOPAH TRIBE 2014-2016 CANDIDATES Children’s Home 627- 1298 Cocopah Casino 726- 8066 Cocopah Korner 341-1444 Cocopah Resort 722- 6677 Cocopah Speedway 344-1563

Cocopah Wellness (Ext. 210) 627- 2681 Community Center 627- 5658 Cultural Resources 627- 4849 CVT 627- 8026 Daycare 627- 3729

Education (Ext. 230) 627- 4973 Elderly Program 627- 4166

EPO (Ext. 290) 627- 2025 Head Start 627-3197 Housing 627- 8863 IHS 1(800) 862- 4911

IT Department (Ext. 280) 627- 2025 Judicial 627- 2550 Museum 627- 1992 Manpower 627- 0616 Native Eatery 217-1001 Pesticide 627- 2025 PHEP/CTERC 627-2025

Prosecutor (Ext. 270) 627- 2025

Public Works (Ext. 240) 627- 0616

Purchasing (Ext. 201) 627- 2025 Resort Gift Shop 217-1068 Rio Colorado Golf 627- 0057 RV Park 343- 9300 Social Services 627- 3729 Title VI/XX 627- 1148 Tribal Gaming 217- 7718 Tribal Headquarters

Administration (Ext. 205) 627- 2102

Finance (Ext. 310) 627- 2102 Tribal Police (Ext. 215) 627- 8857 Wild River 627- 0980

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ELDERS LUNCH MENU SEPTEMBER 2014

Nutrition Program Lunches Provided Monday—Friday Faye Ortega, Title VI/XX @ 627-1148 * Menu may be substituted due to shortages of needed items.

SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 Turkey & Cheese Bean Burrito Caesar Salad Hot Dogs Sandwich Rice Wheat Crackers Pork N Beans Macaroni Salad Salsa Ranch Dressing Salad

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Salisbury Steak Ham & Cheese Meatloaf Chef Salad Chicken Patties Mash Potatoes Sandwich Boiled Potatoes Wheat Crackers lettuce/tomatoes Green Beans Potato Chips Green Beans Caesar Dressing

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Chicken Teriyaki Turkey & Cheese Beef/ Potatoes Potato Soup Hamburgers Rice Sandwich Rice w/ Cheese lettuce/tomatoes Egg Rolls Macaroni Salad Salsa Wheat Crackers Mixed Veggies Tortillas

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Spaghetti Tuna Sandwich Indian Tacos Chicken Salad w/ Meatballs Celery/ Carrots Fry Bread w/ lettuce Green Beans Beans Wheat Crackers Ground Beef tomatoes/lettuce Cheese & Salsa

28 29 30 Beef Macaroni Beef Bologna Corn American Cheese Sandwich Potato Chips COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE Page 3

COCOPAH ELDERS CULTURAL COUNCIL (ECC)

Meeting will be held September 11th 10:30– 11:00a.m. OPEN TO ALL COCOPAH ELDERS & SENIORS 55+

Please be advised, this will serve as your notice for the meeting. Any questions please call: (928) 627-1992

COCOPAH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER Training for Success

Phone: 928.627.8026 Fax: 928.627.2510 September 2014 E-mail: [email protected] Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 LABOR DAY B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes by Appointment by Appointment by Appointment by Appointment

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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 NATIVE AMERICAN DAY B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes by Appointment by Appointment by Appointment by Appointment

28 29 30 B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. B.I.A., N.A.U. , N.E.W. & W.I.A. Intakes & W.I.A. Intakes by Appointment by Appointment

Location: 14250 Avenue I Somerton, Arizona 85350 Page 4 Cocopah Times Newsletter PROGRAMS FROM APS TO HELP REDUCE YOUR ELECTRIC BILL COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE Page 5

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

ocopah Indian Tribe C SEASONAL FLU SHOT CLINIC

epartment of D E mergency Management

Michael Fila

14515 S. Veterans Dr. Somerton AZ 8535 Cell phone: (928) 750-6612 Email: ([email protected] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014

INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP RV & GOLF RESORT—Room 104 8:00 A.M. TO 8:45 A.M. TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS TRIBAL GOVERNMENT—THMP THROUGHOUT THE 9:30 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. Conference Room COCOPAH RESERVATIONS?

COCOPAH CASINO—Native Please contact Michael Fila, 12:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Eatery Area Emergency Manager for the Cocopah Indian Tribe @ (928) 750-6612 DETAILS: FREE to Participants in the Cocopah Indian Tribe Health Plan & their Children Age 5 & Older.

Those not covered by the Cocopah Indian Tribe Health Plan can purchase a flu Shot for $32.00 or other insurance can be billed such as Medicare

For any questions, please contact Human Resources @ (928) 627-2102 Page 6 Cocopah Times Newsletter

COMMUNITY CENTER STAFF THANKS PROGRAMS & VOLUNTEERS COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE Page 7

REIGNING MISS COCOPAH HEADING FOR STATE PAGEANT

Shelyne Twist, the reigning Miss Cocopah, is in the running for the coveted title of Miss Indian Arizona. If she wins, Ms. Twist will be the first Miss Cocopah in the organization’s 53-year history to attain this honor. “Of course I’m excited. I have such a love for representing my tribe, it will be a great experience and a great honor,” Twist said. The 23-year-old reigning Miss Cocopah is among seven other contestants from five other Arizona tribes who are competing for the state title. The other contestants are from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the San Carlos Apache Tribe, the Tohono O’odham Nation, the White Mountain Apache Tribe and the Navajo Nation. Twist was crowned Miss Cocopah in 2012. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance through the University of Arizona in Tucson. She was born on the Cocopah reservation and lived there until she was 16 years old. She graduated from Yuma High School in 2009 where she made the National Honor Roll. During her two-year term as Miss Cocopah, Twist has represented the Tribe at numerous Native Ameri- can events throughout Arizona, California, and New Mexico. In addition, she has participated in numerous community events including the Cocopah Cultural Celebration, the Annual Yuma Jaycees Rodeo Parade, and the Veterans Day parade. “My two main goals for the past two years are simply representing the tribe and being a role model. Whether that’s to other tribes or non-natives, I try my best to represent the tribe with honor, dignity, and respect,” Twist said. Twist has also served as a guest speaker at area schools and has participated in fund raising activities. Most recently, she and the three Miss Cocopah 2014 candidates participated in the annual Stuff the Bus campaign, donating 10 complete backpacks for needy school children. The 53rd Annual Miss Indian Arizona Pageant will be held on October 11 in Chandler, Arizona. Page 8 Cocopah Times Newsletter

C.R.I.T. NATIVE AMERICAN FAIR / SYCUAN POW WOW/ PRESCOTT POW WOW

“ Four Cultures Living As One People”

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2014– Bluewater Cinemas,: FREE 6:00PM—DOORS OPEN 6:30PM—FILM—Akamaya Culture GROUP: Hoop Love Story & Alice Piper Journey 7:00PM—FILM—Off The Rez feature presentation with special quest appearances by: Shoni, CeCe & Rick Schimmel

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2014 –Bluewater Cinemas: FREE 6:00pm—DOORS OPEN 6:30PM—FILM—1138 Studios– Short Films—Akamaya Culture Group: GOATMAN 7:00PM—FILM—Native American Paranormal Project: Wheelock Academy. 9:00PM—FILM-COWBOY ZOMBIES with special quests: Lee Whitestar and Paul Winters SATURDAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2014– Manataba Park: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2014—Bluewater Cinemas: FREE ADMISSION CHARGED 10:00AM—FRYBREAD MEGA CONTEST 6:00AM—Livestock Weigh In’s—Livestock Arena Area 6:00PM—DOORS OPEN 6:30PM—FILM—ERIC DRENNAN 9:00AM—PARADE—16TH/ Joshua Street, Parker 9:00AM— 7:00PM—FILM—DRUNKTOWN’S FINEST with special quest Sydney Livestock Show—Livestock Arena Area Freeland 10:00AM—SMALL LIVESTOCK SHOW ONE DAY ONLY 11:00AM—3:PM—Horseshoe Tournament—EASTSIDE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2014—Manataba Park Stage: FREE 12:00NOON—SHINNEY TOURNAMENT—EASTSIDE 7:00PM—Miss CRIT Royalty Pageant & Celebratory Fireworks Show 12:00NOON—Carnival/Concessions/Exhibit Hall OPEN 2:00PM-4:00PM—Stage-Miss Mash Studios/Miss Jr. Parker THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2014– Manataba Park: FREE Pageant/Miss Buni’s Girls! 1:00PM—Community BBQ 1:30PM—TUG O WAR CHALLENGE 3:00PM-6:45pm—BIRD DANCING/SINGING CONTESTS 2:00PM—Stage—DJ 3:00PM—Stage CRIT Hour POW WOW ARENA 3:00pm—Carnival Opens/Games/Concessions & Exhibit Hall OPEN ZUMBA Registration-Irataba Hall Stage-Josh Savino Game 5:00PM—Stage—Opening Ceremony with CRIT Tribal Council 6:00PM—Livestock Weigh In’s-Livestock Arena (Waila) 6:00PM—ZUMBA Registration-Irataba Hall Stage-Josh Savino Game 6:00PM - Stage—The Josh Savino Game Show! 6:30PM—Zumba party– Irataba Stage– CRUZ Band (Waila) Music 6:30PM—Stage-Garcia Brothers Band DUSK—OPENING DAY FIREWORKS SHOW 7:00PM - GRAND ENTRY POW WOW ARENA 8:00PM-10:00PM—Stage-DJ Music FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2014– Manataba Park: ADMISSION CHARGED 7:30AM/8:00AM—Registration 3K WALK RUN AT SDP BUILDING DUSK-PEON GAMES 10:00AM—DHSS Health Fair –SDP Building, Kennedy Dr. 12:00NOON—Carnival Opens/Games/Concessions & Exhibit Hall SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2014—Manataba Park: 2:00PM—Stage—Stage DJ 3:00PM—Stage-CRIT Hour ADMISSION CHARGED 4:00PM—BABY REGALIA CONTEST—MANATABA PARK STAGE 9:00AM—Livestock Show-Livestock Arena Area 12:00NOON-GATES OPEN-Carnival/Games/Concessions 6:00pm—Weigh In’s—Livestock Arena 6:00PM—Stage-Josh Savino Schedule of Events Game 1:00PM - Stage : FIESTA AMERICANA! Head Man: Alvis Robertson 6:30PM—Stage– The MaKaav Blues Band 2:00PM—Stage: Band Mono Ser FRIDAY: GOURD 2PM TO 6PMGRAND 3:00PM—Stage: CRIT Hour Head Lady: Janelle Six Killer ENTRY 9PM 7:00pm—GRAND ENTRY POW WOW ARENA MC: Vernon Foster 8:00PM - 10:00PM– Stage DJ SATURDAY: GOURD 10AM TO 12PM 4:00PM—Stage: The Variety Show Youth MC: Ashley Foster GRAND ENTRY 1PM TO 4PM 5:00PM—Josh Savino Game Show Host Drums: Saste Takoja, SATURDAY EVENING: GOURD 5PM TO 7PM EVERYONE WELCOME 6:00PM—CLOSING STRONG HEART GRAND ENTRY 7PM PRE-SALE CARNIVAL RIDE TICKETS/GATE PASSES $10 AVAILABLE Arena Director: Rick Yazzie SUNDAY: GOURD 10AM TO 12PM SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 AT FASCINATING THINGS. LBJ, CRBM, CRIT, ACCT. GRAND ENTRY 1PM TO 4PM OFC., BWCINEMAS, CRIT FARMS, CRIT MUSEUM, PARKER CHAMBER OF ALL DRUMS WELCOMED COMMERCE, EXEC. BLDG., RECEPTION DESK JOANNA LAFFOON. This is a Social Pow-wow. Friday we Kick off our Pow-wow with an All Native American Free Concert. last year we had Keith Secola with Special Guest Charlie Hill, also Native Hip Hop Artists. This year is going to be Bigger. We are also setting up a HANDDRUM Contest, for more info contact Vernon There is FREE CAMPING & Showers For arts/crafts info call Sheba 928-776-4521 For Youth program/ Drums/ Concert call Vernon 928-554-5064 Phone #: Heba Rabgo-Vervoorn 928-776-4521 E-mail: [email protected] COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE Page 9

18TH ANNUAL COCOPAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Join us for the 18th annual Cocopah Cultural Celebration

Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. West Cocopah Reservation 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

Cultural Performances, Bird Singing & For more Information: Dancing, Arts & Crafts Booths, Museum Exhibit, New Gift Shop Items, Informational (928) 627-1992 Booths, Children’s Fun Area, Free Drawings [email protected] and much more!

Volunteers Needed Interested in showcasing your

Arts & Craft, Information or favorite food The Cocopah Museum Items during the Cultural Celebration? Is asking for help with the We have booths at no cost available. 18th Annual Cocopah Cultural Please contact: Celebration Day on Deanna Thomas Saturday, October 18th. (928) 627-1992 To volunteer, please call [email protected] Serena Thomas, Office Manager at Please Note: Due to limited equipment…. booths are (928) 627-1992 on a first come, first serve basis with canopies, tables Email: [email protected] and chairs Page 10 COCOPAH WISHES . . .

Happy Birthday to an awesome boy named May you always walk with the creator, Follow Mikey Anderson!! We hope you have your heart, Never give up and always the best birthday. remember that your loved dearly. Love You Lots! Happy Birthday From: Auntie, Daisy & Benji Bear

Happy Birthday to my favorite sister Happy 15th Birthday Mercedes “Jesika “ Wishing you the greatest day ever . Wishing you the best on your Love you Lots, special day. We love you. Serena & Kids Mom, Dad & your siblings

Happy Birthday Congratulations Let’s Welcome our new Museum Director “Juice”.! Miss Delsie Jim Ms. Susan Taylor. Wishing you the best for winning 2nd place in Please stop by and say hello.

on this special day the Cocopah Casino Only Me. King & Queen Happy Birthday Sarah Have a good one. Karaoke Contest. Serena & Kiddos

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