Volume XXX, Issue 12 - Ak

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Volume XXX, Issue 12 - Ak

Volume XXX, Issue 12
Maricopa, Arizona
June 17 - 30, 2016
Ak-Chin’s Romo serves as godmother at Sunrise Dance
Ak-Chin member Evangelyn “Girlie” Romo wipes the clay off of Lia Marie-Nesa Kenton on Sunday, June 12th
during the third day of an Apache Sunrise Dance held in Peridot, AZ on the San Carlos Apache Reservation.
Girlie was chosen as Lia’s godmother a year ago by the David Kenton family.
Story by K. Morago, photos by Runner staff
It is a ceremony that she once went
through herself, and during the weekend
of Friday, June 10th, Ak-Chin member
Evangelyn “Girlie” Romo became a
godmother for the third time during the
Apache Sunrise Dance of San Carlos
Apache member Lia Marie-Nesa
Kenton in Peridot, AZ.
The ceremony, considered one of the
most sacred tribal rituals of the Apache,
is held when a young girl transitions
into womanhood, beginning with
her first menstrual cycle,
and lasts four days. Held
since time immemorial, the
ceremony pays tribute to the
tribe’s creation story where
Changing Woman survives
a great flood in an abalone
shell. With her survival, she
works to create a puberty rite
for all Apache women.
maximum allowed based
on the four directions, she
shared her memories of how
the ceremony has evolved.
“In my time as a little girl,
it was a simple thing. You
carried a pot of stew, men
would pass it around. With
the stew, you would give out
tortillas,” she reflected.
The four day ceremony is
physically and mentally
challenging, not all young
Apache women have a
Sunrise Dance. For the
Kenton family, when their
daughter Lia began her first
menstrual cycle, the planning
began. Her family looks for
godparents, adults who can
serve as good role models
and provide the wisdom to
help guide the young girl.
Modern
society
has
evolved that simplicity to
bountiful giveaways, but
the basic ceremony remains
unchanged. “You have to
teach your girl to hold on to
(her) culture. You pray for
good life for your girl, now
she’s into womanhood,”
Isabelle said.
Over a year ago, David
Kenton and family chose
Girlie during her own niece
Jaelyn DeClay’s Sunrise
Dance. The family presented
Girlie with “(an eagle)
feather, blue stone, groceries
or money to help you
prepare,” said Isabelle Sisto,
Girlie’s mother.
“It’s strenuous but a spiritual
journey,” Isabelle said. A
godmother four times, the
The Sunrise Dance takes
place in summer months and
is a test of mental and physical
endurance for young women
with four days of dancing.
After Girlie was selected last
June, preparation began with
the selection of medicine men
to help lead the ceremony.
Preparing
and
making
traditional clothing, setting
up a camp, and collecting
items for food and gift
giveaways are part of getting
ready for the ceremony. The
Sunrise continues to page 2
D-Backs Intertribal Baseball Ak-Chin Fire Department
donates to 100 Club of Arizona
Tourney is a homerun
Story and photos
by J. Ysaguirre
For three days underneath
the blazing warm sun,
the bats and gloves got
a workout. The 2016
D-Backs
Inter-Tribal
Youth
Baseball
and
Softball
tournament
kicked off on June 8 and
ended on Saturday June
11 with a D-Backs win
against the Miami Marlins.
Native American baseball
and
softball
athletes
joined over 70 teams
ranging from single-A
baseball
to
triple-A
baseball and softball
teams in a tournament to
help promote baseball and
softball among today’s
youth. In total, over thirty
tribes from Arizona,
New Mexico, California,
Oklahoma and South
Dakota participated in
this year’s Diamondbacks
Inter-tribal event.
This year’s tournament
play
was
scattered
throughout the Valley of
the Sun. Single A baseball
took place at Salt River
Fields while the younger
athletes spend their time
in the batter’s box at Matt
Mantei Field in Tempe as
well as the Papago Sports
Complex in Phoenix.
Marciano
Joaquin,
Daven Garcia, Kalvin
Antone, Evone Santiago
and Roaslino and Jadon
Valenzuela all participated
in this year’s events.
Marciano, Daven and
Kalvin played on the
Tohono O’odham Yankees
(T.O. Yankees). Evone
Santiago brought her bat
and defense which earned
her a spot on the starting
roster for her team, the
Bomb Squad. Rosalino
and Jadon Valenzuela
kept second and third
base in check as they also
started for their team, the
Guadalupe Padres.
On Saturday, the 2016
Native
American
Recognition Day (NARD)
began at 5pm at Chase
Field
with
cultural
activies, dancing, food and
traditional entertainment.
The top teams from the
week’s play got a chance
to go out onto the field and
have their faces shown on
the D’Backs jumbotron.
Rosalino and Jadon’s team
were recognized during
the pre-game ceremony
on June 11, moments
before the Diamondbacks
went up against the Miami
Marlins.
The NARD festivities
continued
with
the
Diamondbacks inviting
Kahara Hodges to sing
the National Anthem.
Kahara is from the Dine
(Navajo) tribe. Another
welcoming addition was
when Gila River Indian
Community Lt. Governor
Monica Antone threw
out the ceremonial first
pitch, which was a strike
right down the middle, a
result of several weeks
Inside this Issue
of practice. Her pitch was
given a rousing round of
applause as she waved to
the near full capacity of
Diamondback fans.
Ak-Chin Royalty was also
present during Saturday’s
NARD celebration. Jr Miss
First Attendant Heaven
Smith, Miss Ak-Chin First
Attendant Reyna Miguel,
Little Mr. Ak-Chin Mark
Pablo and Little Miss AkChin Brooke Guarino also
attended the game.
The D-Backs ended their
losing streak, defeating
the Miami Marlins 5-3.
The
Arizona
Diamondbacks
have
continually
supported
Native American youth
remaining
active
by
participating in baseball
and
softball
leagues
throughout
the
year.
The addition of having
officially-licensed
D-Backs fields throughout
the Valley of the Sun is just
one of the many examples
of this.
In addition to their
community
outreach
and
support,
the
Diamondbacks donated $2
from each ticket that was
sold online for Saturday’s
game against the Marlins.
Proceeds were given to
the Phoenix Indian Center
as well as the Inter Tribal
Council of Arizona.
More photos on page 14
Story and photo by K. Morago
“It’s “Thank You Thursday,” here
at the 100 Club and we are filled
to the brim with gratitude!” said
the 100 Club of Arizona Facebook
post on Thursday, June 9th. On
that day, members of the Ak-Chin
Fire Department traveled to the
100 Club of Arizona’s central
Phoenix office to present a check
to the organization.
Ak-Chin Assistant Fire Chief
Michael
Staats,
Firefighter/
Paramedic Cheryl Pevler, Todd
Colander (representing Whelan
Security/Nissan and Travis Sparks
from L.N. Curtis and Sons were
greeted by 100 Club CEO Angela
Harrolle that afternoon.
On behalf of the Community,
From left to right: Travis Sparks, L.N. Curtis and Sons;
Todd Colander, Whelan Security/Nissan; Cheryl Pevler,
Ak-Chin Paramedic; Angela Harrolle, 100 Club CEO;
Ak-Chin Assistant Fire Chief Michael Staats.
Assistant Fire Chief Staats
presented the $2,550 check
to a deeply appreciative
Harrolle, whose organization
provides
“immediate
financial
assistance
to
families of public safety
100 Club continues to page 5
Ak-Chin Library makes the Top 10
Story and photo by J. Ysaguirre
Although David Letterman has long been retired
now, the importance of a Top 10 list still remains.
This year, the American Library Association Young
Adult Library Services Association (ALA-YALSA)
announced its 2016 Top 10 Summer Learning Program
and Ak-Chin’s Library department made the list.
“We wanted to do it our way” begins Ak-Chin
Librarian Jeff Stoffer. He, in addition to past and
current Ak-Chin Library staff, has built the Ak-Chin
Library Movie Club from a grassroots after school
club to a full-fledged annual film festival. Jeff adds,
“We made ‘Diebrary’ back in the day and had an old
laptop just to be able to edit it. Slowly but steadily we
made it a group with kids who were interested.”
Technology has been an ever expanding realm that has
at-times challenged the traditional ways of reading
paperback books. Books are now readily available
Ak-Chin Library staff, including
via iPads, tablets, Kindles as well as mobile phones.
“Buddy” gather at the Library lobby
However, the Ak-Chin Movie Club isn’t about simply
door. The Library was recently given
saying “action.” Its primary goal is to make reading
Top 10 honors by the American Library
Association YALSA program.
Library continues to page 6
Page 3
Fire Department Banquet
Page 5
Community Events
Page 9
Sports
Page 4
Comic-Com
Page 7
EPD Drinking Water Report
Page 14
D-Backs tourney and NARD events
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June 17 - 30, 2016
The Apache Crown Dancer known
as the “clown” leads Lia Kenton
and her godfather Angel Hoffman
around the sacred circle before she
becomes Changing Woman.
Ak-Chin Vice-Chairman Delia Carlyle
speaks at the Kenton family camp.
Girlie Romo, her son Angel Hoffman with Lia
Kenton and her dance partner.
RIGHT: A crown dancer paints Lia
with a clay and corn mixture.
Photos by K. Morago and R. Peters
Jaelyn DeClay helps prepare Girlie’s
giveaway. LEFT: Isabelle Sisto gives words
of wisdom to Lia Kenton.
Ak-Chin Dean brothers help lead the godmother’s
giveaway on Sunday, June 11th in Gopher Springs.
Sunrise continues from front page
Young Apache singers-in-training sing
in Girlie’s camp as family dance.
girl’s family also selects a medicine man who will prepare
items the girl will use during the ceremony, such as the cane
she holds during the ceremony and individuals who will
dance as crown dancers or “Gan” (mountain spirits).
The singers play a large role in the
ceremony. “When you listen closely
to the singers, they are taking a
journey,” Isabelle shared. By getting
What to do if you think you have “involved in the singing, you take
a journey with them,” she added.
measles:
The first day the godmother assists
 If you have a health care
provider, contact them by
in dressing the girl. The second day
phone and let them know
involves Girlie giving her soon to be
that you may have been
goddaughter a massage to give her
exposed to measles. They
strength. Eyes are massaged so that
will let you know when to
she sees only good things, the mouth
visit their office so as not to
is massaged so her speech is good,
expose others in the wai ng
and the head massaged so she will
area.
have good thoughts.
 If you do not have a health
care provider, you may need
The second day, Saturday, is
to be seen at your local
considered the hardest, as the girl
hospital emergency room/
dances for long periods of time.
urgent care center. Please
call before going to let them
However, she does have a partner,
know you may have measles.
someone who has gone through the
ceremony already and who assists
Public Contact and Medical
her and answers questions she may
QuesƟons:
have about the Sunrise Dance.
Medical ques ons should be
directed to your health care
For
Ak-Chin
Vice-Chairman
provider. For outbreak-related
Delia
Carlyle,
this
was her first
ques ons, community members
time
attending
a
Sunrise
Dance.
may call 602-839-2275. Visit
Attending
school
at
Fort
Apache
on
StopTheSpreadAZ.org to learn
more about measles outbreak
the White Mountain Apache
inves ga on news and updates.
Arizona Measles Update
As of June 14, 2016, The Arizona
Department of Health Services
has confirmed 16 cases of measles
in Arizona. The confirmed cases
include 15 from Pinal County and
1 in Maricopa County.
Measles is a highly contagious
rash illness caused by the measles
virus. However, measles is vaccine
preventable. Measles begins with
a fever, runny nose, and cough. A
rash then starts on the face and
upper neck and then spreads
down the body. The rash fades in
about five days.
The best way to prevent measles
is by ge ng two doses of MMR
(measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine
according to the recommended
schedule:
 The first dose of MMR vaccine
is recommended for children
between 12 and 15 months
of age.
 The second dose of MMR is
recommended to be given
between 4 and 6 years of age
(may be given as soon as four
weeks a er the first dose, if
necessary) and required in
Arizona before a child starts
school.
There has been a greater than
99% reduc on in measles cases
since the ini a on of widespread
vaccina on.
Currently,
the
majority of measles cases in the
United States are associated
with travel overseas to countries
where the measles virus is s ll
commonly spread. Although
uncommon in Arizona, measles
con nues to be reported in
Arizona residents. Reported cases
are typically unvaccinated and
associated with interna onal
travel.
You are immune to measles if
you have received two measles,
mumps, and rubella [MMR]
vaccines, were born before 1957
and have received one MMR
vaccine, or have had measles.
Reservation,
Delia
appreciated
the
opportunity to help and dance with Girlie
and family. During Sunday’s ceremony, she
was invited to share remarks in the sacred
circle and was humbled with the opportunity
to participate in the morning blessing.
Girlie’s son Angel Hoffman served as
godfather and after the required songs and
dances took place, Lia led him around the
circle before she was painted by the crown
dancers and godfather with sacred cornmeal
and clay. When the girl is painted, she is
considered to have healing powers in that
moment and travels the circle again with her
godfather painting the crowd gathered.
Speeches are given by the medicine men
and family spokespersons. Later on Sunday,
gift exchanges take place with the girl’s
family going first, then the godparents.
The gifts offered during the gift exchange
included housewares, homemade blankets,
pillows and trinkets, as well as food items
that have been collected throughout the year
for the ceremony. Once the gifts are offered,
the heads of the family and the godparents
divide everything into individual allotments
and everyone who participated or donated to
the ceremony is asked to take their allotted
gifts.
On the last day, Monday, the godmother
undresses the girl and “they are friends
forever,” said Isabelle.
Excessive Heat Warnings
There are many precautions that we need to
take when doing any activity outside during
days of extreme heat. It can’t be emphasized
enough that hydrating and pre-hydrating are
important this time of year.
During heavy exercise or work in the heat, the
Center for Disease Control recommends a fluid
intake of two to four glasses (16-32 ounces) of
cool fluids each hour. Re-scheduling outdoor
work for the early morning hours when it is
coolest is always recommended, as is taking
time away from the heat or finding shade.
While it may not be a comfortable subject for
some people, checking the color of your urine
can give you clues about your health:
Hydration Urine Chart (see right)
Check the color of your urine as a good
indicator of your hydration status.
MENU
Friday June 17
Steaks, baked potato
ranch, style beans
corn on cob, cake
Monday June 20
Bar-B-Que Ribs, plain
ribs (D), baked potato
salad, cherry crisp
Tuesday June 21
Chicken salad on
croissant, Broccoli/
cauliflower, salad
Mandarin oranges
Wednesday June 22
Beef fajitas, rice corn,
Jell-O
Thursday June 23
Hot dogs, cole slaw
chips, grapes
Friday June 24
Red chili, popovers
Ice-cream sandwich
Monday June 27
Baked chicken yams
salad, apple cobbler
Tuesday June 28
Cabbage stew, mixed
vegetables biscuits,
popsicles
Wednesday June 29
Sandwich bar
pasta salad, chips
fresh fruit
Thursday June 30
Quarterly
Birthday Party
If you are like me over
the years you have
heard jargon associated
with excessive heat
days. Below are some
of those terms and
definitions from Ready.
gov:
 Heat
Wave
Prolonged period
of excessive heat,
often
combined
with
excessive
humidity.
 Heat Index - A
number in degrees
Fahrenheit (F) that tells how hot it feels
when relative humidity is added to the air
temperature. Exposure to full sunshine
can increase the heat index by 15 degrees.
 H e a t
Cramps
Muscular pains
and
spasms
due to heavy
exertion.
Although heat
cramps are the
least
severe,
they are often
the first signal
that the body is
having trouble
with the heat.
 H e a t
Exhaustion
Typically
occurs when people exercise heavily or
work in a hot, humid place where body
fluids are lost through heavy sweating.
Blood flow to the skin increases, causing
blood flow to decrease to the vital organs.
This results in a form of mild shock. If
not treated, the victim’s condition will
worsen. Body temperature will keep
rising and the victim may suffer heat
stroke.
 Heat Stroke - A life-threatening
condition. The victim’s temperature
control system, which produces sweating
to cool the body, stops working. The body
temperature can rise so high that brain
damage and death may result if the body
is not cooled quickly.
 Sun Stroke - Another term for heat stroke.
 Excessive Heat Watch - Conditions are
favorable for an excessive heat event
to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat
Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72
hours.
 Excessive Heat Warning - Heat Index
values are forecast to meet or exceed
locally defined warning criteria for at
least 2 days (daytime highs=105-110°
Fahrenheit).
 Heat Advisory - Heat Index values
are forecast to meet locally defined
advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime
highs=100-105° Fahrenheit).
Please refer to the following websites for
more information:
h ps://www.ready.gov/heat
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/
heat_index/protec ve_high.html
https://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/
extremeheat/heat_guide.asp
http://ephtracking.cdc.gov/
showClimateChangeExtremeHeat.ac on
For questions or concerns please contact:
Clifford A. Myers
520-568-1646 office
520-858-5947 cell
[email protected]
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June 17 - 30, 2016
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Ak-Chin Indian Community
©2016
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Ak-Chin Fire Department hosts annual awards
banquet, says final farewell to Frank Garcia
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Ak-Chin Community Council Chairman Robert Miguel, Council member Ann Antone and members of the Ak-Chin Fire Department say
“dep om nei” to Ak-Chin Firefighter/EMT Frank Garcia whose career spanned twenty seven years in the Community.
Banquet Master of
Ceremonies and
Firefighter James
Boehm presents
Reserve Firefighter of
the Year to Anthony
Portillo.
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and Firefighter/
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Olivares-Giles
receive their
Oath of Office
from Ak-Chin
Chief Judge Brian
Burke.
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Ak-Chin Firefighter/
EMT Matthew Shepard
is about to be pinned
by his wife during the
pinning ceremony
at Elements Event
Center.
Story and photos by K. Morago
“Welcome to our family,” were
the words spoken by Ak-Chin
Chairman Robert Miguel during the
annual Ak-Chin Fire Department
Annual Banquet, as newly hired fire
personnel were about to take their
Oath of Office and be pinned by
family members.
The atmosphere at the June 4th
Elements Event Center gathering
was family like, which included a
farewell to Firefighter/EMT Frank
Garcia who is retiring after twenty
seven years with the department.
With an opening by the Ak-Chin
Firefighter Honor Guard, Ak-Chin
Firefighter/EMT James Boehm
served as master of ceremonies.
Tohono O’odham elder Joseph
Enos was next, offering a blessing
and song for the department. He
thanked the first responders. “You
help people, you save lives,” he said
before he sang the “Red Crooked
Mountain” song.
“We can never ever say enough
thank you’s or praise you enough
for the job you perform for the
Community,” Chairman Miguel
said in his keynote. Reflecting on
his youth to today, he has watched
the department grow. “In order to
have a good department you have to
have a good team and (Chief) Cecil
(Peters) has put a good team at the
Fire Department,” he said.
Ak-Chin Chief Judge Brian
Burke administered the Oath of
Office to the new fire personnel. Fire
Captain Peter Zick and Firefighters
Courtney Bagsby, Brian Guyer,
Jacob Olivares-Giles, and Matthew
Shepard were each sworn in and
pinned by members of their family.
After dinner, several awards
and a special presentation was
given. Firefighter Bohem described
the recipient of the 20165 Reserve
Firefighter of the Year as “reliable.
When he’s here he does a good job,
works hard, (and) excellent with
the Community. Genuinely cares a
lot about the people he works with,
great all around station guy,” before
announcing Anthony Portillo as the
winner.
Division Chief Glenn Boothe
described the 2016 Firefighter of
the Year award recipient Brian
Hammerschmidt as one with “a
great attitude and continues to be
an excellent role model.” Absent
from the event, Fire Captain Jon
Spezzacatena accepted the award
on his behalf.
Firefighters Jennifer Boehm
and Carlo Moreno led the final
presentation to Firefighter Garcia.
Described as “a father figure to
many of us here,” Jennifer said he
has “seen the hardships that many
of us don’t know about, that senior
firefighters had to go through. It’s
very sad to see him go.” Crediting
him for giving great advice as a
firefighter veteran, “I can’t thank
you enough for just always being
there,” Carlo said. An ax plaque
was then presented to Frank Garcia.
“I leave with a lot of friends,
brothers and sisters,” Frank said.
Moving to Texas, “I will be the next
snowbird,” he added. “I’m going
to miss everyone that I’ve known
here.”
Ak-Chin Fire Department’s newest fire personnel (from left to right):
Firefighter/EMT Matthew Shepard, Firefighter/EMT Jacob OlivaresGiles, Firefighter/Paramedic Courtney Bagsby, Firefighter/EMT
Brian Guyer and Fire Captain Peter Zick.
Ak-Chin Chairman Robert Miguel
participates in Tribal Roundtable
Ak-Chin Chairman
Robert Miguel joined
other tribal leaders and
executives for a Tribal
Enterprise Roundtable
held at SkySong
Innovation Center in
Scottsdale on Thursday,
June 9th. Invited by the
Arizona Indian Gaming
Association and hosted
by the Phoenix Business
Journal, Chairman
Chairman Robert Miguel speaks during
Miguel discussed and
a roundtable presentation in Scottsdale.
highlighted the economic
development efforts happening in Ak-Chin. He was joined by YavapaiApache Nation Chairman Thomas Beauty, and representatives from
Pascua Yaqui, Hualapai tribe, Kitchell Contractors, and Tribal Tourism
Relations at the Arizona Office of Tourism.
2016 San Juan Church Feast
Saturday, June 25, 2016
47463 W. Farrell Road
Tentative Schedule
4:00 pm
Rosary/Traditional Baptism
Procession following Rosary Ed Miguel & Matachina Dancers
5:00 pm
Dinner
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Jewel Adams
7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Gertie and T.O. Boys
9:00 pm
Give Away Dance San Juan Dancers
Food and Arts & Craft vendors welcomed
For information contact Robert Miguel at 520-568-1024
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June 17 - 30, 2016
Ak-Chin students attend
2016 Phoenix Comicon
Ak-Chin G.E.D. Program Update
Story by: J.Ysaguirre, submitted photos
Ak-Chin GED students were hard at work,
practice testing, during the June 8th evening
class. From L to R: Clayton Acosta, Stephanie
Machado, Jose Lopez, Malinda Velasquez,
Eduardo & Zeek Santiago and Kyle Peters.
Reggie Delores got
recruited to join the
Darkside with Darth
Vader, but thankfully
his chaperone Matt
“Skywalker” Tess saved
the day.
Back in 2002, the Phoenix
Comicon was a one day event
held for 6 hours in Ahwatukee.
Fast forward to this year’s
event, over 106,000 attendees
invaded
the
Phoenix
Convention Center in what
was a record breaking year
for the now 4-day event.
Out of those 106,000
attendees, Ak-Chin was
fortunate
enough
to
add 20 students to the
festival’s final head count.
Cayla Thomas, Celeste
Delores, Christen Kemp,
Raven
Humeyumptewa,
Shyla
Thomas,
Laila
Gardner, Kateri Lopez,
The Movie Club Kids at Comicon. From L to R: Victor
Bandin, Jesus “Buddy” Corella Jr., Angelo Luz, Sureno
Pacheco, Noahli Antone and Sharon Carlyle.
Jolie Smith, Alex Sanchez,
Nicholas Anderson, Dawson
Allison, Reggie Delores,
Louis Stevenson, Jilayne
Miguel, Victor Bandin, Jesus
‘Buddy’ Corella Jr, Angelo
Luz, Sureno Pacheco, Noahli
Antone and Sharon Carlyle
all joined chaperones Matt
Tess, Teresa Valisto, Faith
Gonzales, Cecily Peters and
Benjamin Chee and went
their merry way to attend
this year’s Phoenix Comicon.
The students who were lucky
enough to attend received
their golden ticket to Comicon
for excelling in the classroom
by making good grades and
having excellent attendance
records in the classroom.
The Ak-Chin Movie Club
kids attended seminars on
videoblogging, livestreaming
and creating online content.
The seminars were hosted
by experts in the field that
helped the Ak-Chin Library
Movie Club kids brainstorm
ideas that they’ll take back to
Farrell Road and introduce
during their next upcoming
movie club session.
Ak-Chin G.E.D. students
continue to work hard this
month, with record attendance
numbers in the weekly
Wednesday evening classes.
More
students
seem
encouraged to tackle the
GED exam and practice
tests as a result of the recent
change in passing score,
from 150 to 145 per section.
In recent months, G.E.D.
program attendance numbers
are up, and most importantly,
G.E.D. testing and passing
rates are climbing weekly.
This year’s Phoenix Comicon
not only rewarded the AkSantiago
and
Chin students for good grades Zeek
and attendance, it also helped Stephanie Machado are the
expand
their
creativity. two most recent students
to attempt G.E.D. test
Apart from the record sections and pass, at Rio
th
breaking heat that occurred Salado College on June 8 .
that weekend, the Comicon
trip was a success seeing that They are not the only ones.
nobody joined Darth Vader’s The Ak-Chin G.E.D. Program
Darkside or got caught has already congratulated
up in any of Deadpool’s two students on achieving
shenanigans.
Ak-Chin GED Graduate, Gloria
Villarreal, receives her $200
graduation reward check from
GED Instructor, Desiree Guarino,
on June 10th.
the G.E.D. in 2016, with
seven more students who
have already passed some
sections of the exam.
Students seem motivated by
the change in scoring, and
many are also working hard
to achieve the G.E.D. in order
to be eligible to be placed
on Ak-Chin’s housing list.
Effective September 2014,
a high school diploma or
G.E.D. is now a requirement
for any enrolled Ak-Chin
member
who
wishes
to sign up for housing
within
the
community.
The
bar
has
been
raised, and students are
rising to the challenge
each and every week.
Housing isn’t the only reward
for G.E.D. graduates either.
A $200 incentive check is
also available for enrolled
Ak-Chin members who
obtain the G.E.D. through the
Ak-Chin G.E.D. Program,
and that’s only the beginning!
Once
students
achieve
the
G.E.D.,
a
door
opens to countless other
opportunities
as
well.
These
include
higher
education
and
career
options that would not be
possible without a high
school diploma or G.E.D.
Clearly, students realize
the benefits of earning a
diploma and are working
hard to achieve that goal.
If you or a loved one needs
to take that first step,
stop by the G.E.D. office,
Monday through Friday,
to learn more about how
to achieve your G.E.D.!
Submitted by: Ak-Chin
G.E.D. Instructor, Desiree
Guarino 520-568-1284.
Congratulations to Janay Justin
Janay Justin is the first to finish the library’s
summer reading program by reading 1600
minutes! For every one hundred minutes
she read she got a prize. If you would
like to participate in the Library’s Summer
Reading program just go to akchinlibrary.
azsummerreading.org and sign up.
Submitted photo
Mad Science Monday explodes
Photo by: J.Ysaguirre
Doylene Pablo
creates her
very own Diet
Coke and
Mentos cannon
of explosion.
However, since
it was Diet
Coke, the sugar
(aspartame)
didn’t stick to her.
Adult coloring class begins
Photo by: J.Peters
Adult Coloring
Classes with
the Ak-Chin
Library began
on June 8.
The next class
will be on June
23 at Noon.
Runner Retraction
The Runner would like to
correct the caption written
on page 4, in the #11 issue
incorrectly identifying
Eduardo Santiago as
Eduardo Ortega.
Eduardo Santiago
tested at Rio
Salado College
on May 18, 2016.
We appreciate the
community for bringing the
inaccuracy to our attention.
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June 17 - 30, 2016
Ak-Chin Runner Spotlight: Ak-Chin Council given appreciation plaque
Ak-Chin Council
from Keeping Teachers Teaching
should prepare for before
Ak-Chin Tribal Council took
running for council?
time out of their busy schedules
3.
What made you want to join
recently to be interviewed by
council?
Runner Summer Workers; Tyra
4. What’s the hardest part about
Williams and Darrin Manuel.
being on council?
5.
The following questions were
asked of all Councilmembers: 6.
7.
1. Have you always wanted to be
on council?
2. What are some things you
8.
9.
In appreciation of the financial
sponsorship of the inaugural
Keeping
Teachers
Teaching
Foundation’s Health & Wellness
Appreciation Day on April 30th
What is the best movie you ever at Steele Indian School Park
in Phoenix, KTT founder and
watched?
Chairman Darryl Gooden presented
What is your favorite candy?
What is your best memory as a an appreciation plaque to the AkChin Indian Community Council
child?
at the start of their meeting on
iPhone or Android?
Wednesday.
PC or Mac?
understand what the council does.
He wanted to be a voice for the
community and help the people in
it, kind of like a public servant.
The hardest part about being on
council for him would be learning
the new and old things about our
community, which takes a lot of
time.
Robert Miguel
Chairman
It was at an early age that Robert
knew he wanted to be on council
because of his grandfather who
was a former chairman of the
community.
Before running for council he
suggests that you have to get to
know your community first and
His favorite candy is Reese’s peanut
butter cups and favorite movie is
Gladiator.
His favorite childhood memory;
growing up with family and trying
to get to the pool by running from
tree to tree waiting for their feet to
cool before moving to the next tree.
Spotlight continues to page 6
He extended his thanks to the
Council and Vice-Chairman Delia
Carlyle for speaking at the event.
The organization works to help
“ensure a higher quality education
for our children by giving them
valued, respected and appreciated
teachers free of financial strife
and adversity by assisting in
supporting their efforts,” according
to their official website at www.
keepingteachersteaching.org.
From left to right: Gabriel Lopez, Vicki Smith, Ann Antone, Robert
Miguel, Darryl Gooden, Louis Manuel, Jr. and Delia Carlyle.
Gooden presented the Ak-Chin Council an appreciation plaque.
Ak-Chin Vice-Chairman
Delia Carlyle speaks at the
Keeping Teachers Teaching
Inaugural Health & Wellness
2K Fun Run/Walk event at
Steele Indian School Park in
Phoenix back in April.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino donates portion of
5K Poker Run proceds to three local non-profits
(Maricopa, Ariz. – June 13, 2016) Harrah’s Ak- Ak-Chin Casino. “Being able to donate to these nonprofit
Chin Casino donated $1,000 to the United Way organizations was the ideal way for us to get involved with
of Pinal County, $1,000 to Girls on the Run – the local community and support worthy causes.”
Maricopa County and Pinal County and $1,000 to
the Ocular Melanoma Foundation from a portion
of the proceeds raised from the 5K Poker Run,
held in April.
“We are so grateful to Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino for
their generous support,” said Meagan Kukowski,
executive director for Girls on the Run – Maricopa
County and Pinal County.
“This donation will enable us to educate and
empower more girls in need, teaching them to be
the authors of their own stories and inspiring them
to activate their limitless potential.”
The 5K Poker Run was organized by Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino and included a 5K run, poolside
poker promotion and a pool party with live
entertainment, free food and drinks.
“The leadership in these nonprofit organizations
are doing wonderful work in the community
and all of the Harrah’s employees couldn’t be
happier to be involved,” said Michael Kintner,
director of marketing and operations for Harrah’s
Harrah’s Executive staff with non-profits receiving
Poker Run proceeds.
100 Club continued from front page
officers and firefighters who are
seriously injured or killed in the line
of duty, and to provide resources to
enhance their safety and welfare,”
according to their mission statement.
“It means a lot to us to be able to do
this for your guys,” Harrolle shared.
She also informed the group of the
“You’re out there supporting us and
our families, God forbid something
ever happens to any of us or anybody
that provides fire protection or
police protection. It’s a sad thing
but sometimes people die in this line
work. To be able to give back to you
for doing what you do for us, it means
a lot,” Assistant Chief Staats said.
Attention Community Members!!
The Events team has been getting a lot of questions
regarding Copper Sky Vouchers.
Please Note: any Community Member may come to the
Community Events office (located at the Tribal Headquarters42507 W. Peters & Nall Rd.) anytime Monday-Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. until June 30th, 2016; to receive a FREE 1-yr
membership to the Copper Sky Multi-generational Facility.
Spouses and children of members are eligible;
family form must be filled out & signed by the
requesting Community Member.
We ask that you call ahead of time to make sure
someone is in the office to help you.
Brittany Allcott – (520) 568-1067
Henry Garcia – (520) 568-1068
Tribal Headquarters Main – (520) 568-1000
Thank you,
Brittany and Henry
proactive things the 100 Club
does, providing scholarships
for children of first responders
and has programs such as
Fire Strong and Bullet Proof.
The
financial
donation
was made possible from
the proceeds of the Fire
Department’s
“annual
automotive extrication class
(ACES) in conjunction with
Nissan (who provides the
cars) and L.N. Curtis (who
provides the equipment
and instructors),” Assistant
Fire Chief Staats said.
Representatives from each
organization were on hand
for the presentation. Twenty
five percent of the class
registration fee was set aside
for the donation.
“The ACES is three days of
intense, hands on training to
provide our firefighters and
those of area departments
with the knowledge and
experience to quickly and
safety remove victims from
vehicle accidents using the
Jaws of Life, hydraulic and
manually operated cutting
and prying equipment,”
Staats shared.
Assistant Fire Chief Staats
hopes to make the donation
a yearly event. To learn
more about the 100 Club of
Arizona, visit their website
www.100club.org.
June 17 - 30, 2016
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Top 10 continued from front
fun and enjoyable. The
ability to read and write
scripts is a key element and
was the deciding factor in
ALA-YALSA honoring the
Ak-Chin Library Movie
Club with its Top 10 honor.
is to alleviate the challenges
teens face and to help
put teens on the path to a
successful and fulfilling life.
That mission statement can
also be applied to the AkChin Library Department.
In this year’s Top 10 Summer
Contest,
libraries
from
Kentucky,
Pennsylvania,
Florida and New York were
also given honors as well for
their creative and innovative
ways to keep kids reading.
Or as Jeff puts it, “We grab
a few iPads, a phone or a
camera and decide what
we’re going to do, and we do
it.”
With over 150 videos on
YouTube
ranging
from
classic movie club short
films to upcoming Library
Awesome Club commercials,
the Movie Club’s time
in the spotlight has now
reached the national level.
YALSA’s mission statement
April Showers Bring May
Flowers and Mosquitoes
Article and photos submitted by: Neil Abbott, EPD Pesticide Control Specialist
There is nothing as pleasant
as a warm spring day. Flowers
are beginning to bloom, tree
buds are swelling, and the
air is sweet with the smell
of spring. Then, you hear
the buzz, feel a slight prick,
and the spell is gone. Yes,
April showers really do bring
May flowers followed by
mosquitoes.
This summer, the Movie
Club meets every Wednesday
at 2pm. They will have
an extended Movie Club
filmmaking session this
Saturday June 18 from 9am Is there anything that you
can do to reduce mosquitoes
to 4pm.
and the threat of mosquitoFor those interested in joining, borne diseases this year?
Actually there is.
please call the Library at
520-568-1675.
Most people do not realize all
of the areas around their own
homes where mosquitoes
can find stagnant water for
laying their eggs.
Mosquitoes that live in close
associa on with humans
typically breed in containers
that are holding water.
Water collected in a child’s
toy left outside can support
mosquito larvae.
Amazingly, many mosquitoes
can breed in something as
li le as a bo le cap.
This ar cle is designed to
help you iden fy water
sources around your home
and neighborhood that could
provide breeding grounds for
mosquitoes.
By elimina ng these areas
through
an
approach
called
Integrated
Pest
Management (IPM), you
can reduce the number
of mosquitoes in your
neighborhood. Here are
some
sugges ons
for
iden fying and elimina ng
these problema c water
sources.
Surveillance: Iden fy the
loca ons and sizes of all
stagnant water sources,
including bird baths, pet
water and food bowls, trays
beneath po ed plants,
outdoor containers, kiddy
pools, outdoor toys, open
water barrels, tarps, blocked
catchment basins, clogged
storm drains, obstructed roof
gu ers, garbage cans and
dumpsters without lids or
drains, discarded appliances,
and car parts, especially res.
SanitaƟon:
component
An essen al
of mosquito
management
is
the
elimina on of breeding
sites. All mosquitoes need
water on which to lay their
eggs. Removing the stagnant
water sources iden fied
in the surveillance of your
property will diminish the
mosquitoes.
PlasƟcs: Plas cs deserve
a special focus because
they are not only a huge
waste problem, but also
key breeding grounds for
mosquitoes
and
other
disease
carrying
pests.
Improperly
discarded
plas c bags and food/drink
containers can become pest
breeding sites. Remember
to empty the rainwater from
children’s toys that have
been le outdoors.
Maintenance: If you live
in an area with irriga on
diversions, swales, open
stormwater culverts, or
trenches,
you
should
maintain them to prevent
obstruc on of the water flow
by sediment or plant debris.
Clogged gu ers and flat roof
tops with poor drainage are
also commonly overlooked
mosquito breeding sites that
require regular maintenance.
Report standing water – in
New York City call 311; in
Northern Culex mosquito
laying eggs on water’s
surface. Image: Susan
Ellis, Bugwood.org
other communi es, call your
local health department.
If your property has large
areas of standing water that
do not readily drain, discuss
op ons with your municipal
engineer or local agricultural
extension service office.
Simple Steps You Can Take:
• Unblock drains and gu ers
to maintain water flow.
• Drill a few small drainage
holes in pots, plas c toys,
and garbage cans.
• Empty saucers, tarps, and
children’s toys of water
within a few days a er a
rain.
• Properly
dispose
of
unwanted res.
The EPA recommends that
you use IPM to control all of
your pests, even mosquitoes.
IPM creates a safer and
healthier environment by
managing pests proac vely
and at their source.
For mosquitoes, this means
focusing on elimina ng
the places they can breed
around your home and in
your neighborhood.
Ak-Chin Runner Spotlight continued
Robert
would
choose
Android because it’s easier to
control than an iPhone.
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Purchasing
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN/BUILD
HOME ADDITIONS
The Ak-Chin Indian Community (hereafter called the
“Owner”) invites all General Contractors to submit
proposals on a Design/Build Contract. This project is to
design and construct bedroom additions on scattered homes
in the Ak-Chin Community.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. (MST) on June 23rd, 2016 at Ak-Chin Capital
Projects Department Conference Room located 45710
W. Farrell Road, Maricopa, AZ 85139. This meeting is
considered mandatory, and in this meeting the number of
home sites and total additions will be discussed. If you do
not attend this pre-bid meeting your proposal will NOT be
accepted.
Deadline for any questions regarding this project will be
2:00 p.m. (MST) on July 6th, 2016. Proposal questions
should be directed to Flora Howerton, Purchasing Manager
at [email protected] also Cc: Project Manager,
Casey Turgeon, [email protected]
The Owner will receive Sealed Proposals until 2:00
p.m. (MST) on July 19th, 2016 at the Tribal Purchasing
Department located at 42507 West Peters & Nall Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85138.
Proposals received after
the specified date and time will be rejected and returned
unopened.
This invitation is unrestricted; however, preference will
be given to Indian Organizations and Indian Owned
Enterprises in accordance to the Community Procurement
Procedure. Request for Proposals (“RFP”) instruction/
information package and related information will be
distributed at Mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 23rd.
Delia Carlyle
Tribal Vice-Chairman
When Delia graduated from
MHS in 1974, she was asked
about what she wanted to
be in 10 years. “I jokingly
wrote that I would be the
Chairman of the Ak-Chin
Indian Community. Little
did I realize that it would
eventually become a reality.”
There is no class such as
“Council Member 101”
that could help one to
run for Council. She can
only recommend that one
take the time to gain a
better understanding of the
different issues affecting the
Community and get involved
with Community events.
She began her employment at
the old Community Center, the
Councils of the past appointed
her to serve on Committees
on their behalf due to the
Center’s involvement with
various issues that affected
the Community. She was very
on council for her would have
to be making decisions, even
if she has to go against her
family.
grateful they felt she could
represent the Community
on their behalf, and also felt
confident that she could do
more for her Community
so she decided to run for
Council. Her first try, she
came in 6th of 9 candidates but
didn’t give up trying again.
Ann’s favorite candy is
Snickers Almond and it has to
be the king size. Her favorite
movie is SLEEPERS.
There’s a lot of personal
sacrifices that a Council
Member will have to make
while serving the Community
due to long hours, work
related commitments and
travel.
One must also
understand that any decision
you make will probably not
Gabriel Lopez
make everyone happy which
Tribal Council Member
is
understandable
since
everyone has a different
opinion. In other words, Best memory as a child
you have to be open with would be growing up in the
community way back when
constructive criticism.
we had a lot of open space
Her favorite candy is Rocky like the dessert.
Road and her favorite movie
is the original “Godzilla, Before running for council
King of the Monsters” that you should get to know
your community and go out
was made in 1956.
and talk to the people in the
community. Be less shy and
Delia’s
best
childhood
memories include family
gatherings and swimming in
the running ditches. There
were lots of fun things to do
then without the luxuries of
today.
She prefers iPhone and Mac.
Ann had never wanted to run
for council before.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay
for satisfactory performance and payment security bonds in
accordance to the Instruction to Bidders.
The Owner reserves the right to reject, any and all bids.
However, the Ak-Chin Indian Community at its discretion
may postpone said action for such time as the Tribal
Council may designate, as the interest of the Community
may require.
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days
subsequent to the opening of Bids without consent of the
Owner.
He chooses PC over Mac, but
doesn’t know the difference,
as long as it works for him.
Ann Marie Antone
Tribal Council Member
Louis Manuel, Jr.
She decided to join council
Tribal
Council Member
because she wanted to make
a difference in education for
Louis’s
best
childhood
the future of Ak-Chin.
memory was remembering
how the community was in
She says before running for the beginning, with the dirt
council you should learn roads and open land, which
how to speak publicly and be felt easier.
comfortable doing it.
He prepared for council by
The hardest part about being getting to know how certain
Her best childhood memory
would be going to the baseball
field, hunting for rabbits, and
growing up off of the natural
community.
Ann would choose Android
over iPhone and she prefers
PC over Mac.
also know about the history
of the community.
He never in his life thought he
would be on council. He had
elders and other people in his
life to encourage him to run
for council.
The best movie he every
watched was John Wayne
and the Cowboys because the
movie related to him.
His favorite candy is Snickers
Almond.
He would choose an android
over an iPhone, and likes PC
better than Mac.
For him the hardest part
about being on council is not
pleasing everyone and also
not having a lot of time to
spend with family.
departments worked. He
worked himself up to be in
council. At first he knew he
had a little bit of potential
but he also knew he had more
business to take care of.
Louis wanted to join council
to help the community and
develop things for kids.
His favorite movie is Wizard
of Oz. His favorite candy is
Snickers.
He prefers iPhone over
Android. He’d rather have
PC over Mac.
Louis says the hardest part
about being on council is
having to present to the
membership and hopefully
getting them to also agree
with council.
June 17 - 30, 2016
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Ak-Chin Indian Community Drinking Water System
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
PWS I.D. # 0400090
The Ak-Chin Indian Community (ACIC) Environmental Protec on
Department (EPD) Water Opera ons is pleased to present the
Community with the 2015 Annual Water Quality Report. This report
is designed to provide details about where your water comes from,
what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory
agencies. This report is a summary of last year’s water quality.
beta radia on. Some people who drink water containing beta and
photon emi ers in excess of the MCL over many years may have an
increased risk of ge ng cancer. In 2015, combined radium 226/228
was not detected in your tap water from the Ak-Chin SWTP.
If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved with
conserva on and protec on of your water and its quality, here is a web
link that can help answer some of your ques ons hƩps://www.epa.
gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water
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contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or because
the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s public water system is not considered
vulnerable to this type of contamina on. As such, some of our data,
though representa ve, may be more than one year old. In this table
you will find terms and abbrevia ons that might not be familiar to
you. To help you be er understand these terms, we have provided the
defini ons for water quality terms on the last page of this publica on.
Where does your drinking water come from?
The source water for the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s public water
system is surface water from the Colorado River transported through a
series of canals operated by both the Central Arizona Project (CAP) and
Maricopa Stanfield Irriga on and Drainage District (MSIDD). The river
water is conveyed to the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Surface Water
Treatment Plant where it is treated and distributed to Community
homes and enterprises.
Who makes sure that your drinking water is safe?
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the US Congress
and the Environmental Protec on Agency (US EPA) have enacted
regula ons that require all water provided by public water systems to
meet or exceed safe drinking water standards for contaminants under
the Safe Drinking Water Act. The U.S. Food and Drug Administra on
(FDA) establishes regula ons for contaminants in bo led water which
must provide the same protec on for public health as the US EPA
Na onal Drinking Water Standards.
The Ak-Chin Surface Water Treatment Plant was designed and built
to remove contaminants and to filter and disinfect your water so
that the tap water delivered throughout the Community meets or
exceeds the US EPA’s Na onal Drinking Water Standards. ACIC EPD
Water Opera ons regularly samples your drinking water. This report
is intended to summarize the tes ng results of your drinking water;
to inform you whether or not any viola ons of the US EPA’s Na onal
Drinking Water Standards were found and to tell you about the water
quality from Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Surface Water Treatment
Plant.
Substances that May be Contained in Source Water
It is common for source water throughout the United States to contain
contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, salts, metals, organic materials
and some mes pes cide residues and other chemical compounds prior
to treatment. As water travels through the ground and over surfaces, it
dissolves natural minerals (some may be radioac ve), and it may pick
up organic and inorganic compounds and microorganisms. In Arizona
and the desert southwest, there are naturally occurring compounds
found in source water such as heavy metals like arsenic and gross alpha
isotopes such as radon.
Drinking water, including bo led water, may reasonably be expected
to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence
of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a
health risk. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bo led
water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and
wells. EPD’s Environmental Programs sec on through its surface water
quality monitoring program regularly collects samples and tests the
Community’s surface water quality to determine if any trends exist
indica ng changes in surface water quality. No viola ons of na onal or
the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s surface water quality standards were
found in 2015.
Do I need to take special precauƟons with my drinking water?
The Ak-Chin Indian Community’s tap water is safe to drink. Unless a
special public no ce or health advisory is released by the ACIC EPD
Water Opera ons, your water meets or exceeds the US EPA Na onal
Drinking Water Standards. Although your water is treated to meet or
exceed all drinking water standards, some people are more vulnerable
to contaminants in drinking water than the general popula on, even
allowable levels of contaminants. Individuals on in-home dialysis may
want to check with their health care provider for recommenda ons on
addi onal filtra on to address the Community’s specific water quality.
Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people
with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and
infants can be par cularly at risk from infec ons. These people should
seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. US
EPA and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate
means to lessen the risk of infec on by cryptosporidium and other
microbial contaminants are available from the: EPA Safe Drinking
Water Hotline (800-426-4791)
– Health Risks by known Contaminants in Drinking Water
Turbidity - Turbidity refers to cloudiness of water. Turbidity has no
health effects, but can interfere with disinfec on and provide a medium
for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of diseasecausing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and
parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea
and associated headaches. In 2015, your tap water from the Ak-Chin
SWTP met Na onal Drinking Water Quality Standards for turbidity.
Nitrate – Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk
for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking
water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for
short periods of me because of rainfall or agricultural ac vity. If you
are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care
provider. In 2015, your tap water from the Ak-Chin SWTP met Na onal
Drinking Water Quality Standards for nitrates.
Arsenic - Arsenic was not detected in your drinking water in 2015;
however, the Community’s water has contained low levels of arsenic
within the US EPA acceptable range in previous years. US EPA’s standard
balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects
against the cost of removing arsenic from drinking water. US EPA
con nues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which
is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentra ons
and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory
problems.
Lead – If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health
problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in
drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated
with service lines and home plumbing. Ak- Chin EPD Water Opera ons
is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot
control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When
your water has been si ng for several hours, you can minimize the
poten al for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2
minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned
about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested.
Informa on on lead in drinking water, tes ng methods and steps you
can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline (800-426-4791). In 2015, your tap water from the Ak-Chin
SWTP met Na onal Drinking Water Quality Standards for lead.
Combined Radium 226/228- Some people who drink water containing
radium 226 or 228 in excess of the maximum contamina on level over
many years may have an increased risk of ge ng cancer.
The MCL for beta par cles is 4 mrem/year. US EPA considers 50 pCi/L
to be the level of concern for beta par cles. Certain minerals are
radioac ve and may emit forms of radia on known as photons and
The Ak-Chin Water Treatment Process
Surface water received from the Central
AZ Project goes through several treatment
processes at the Ak-Chin Surface Water
Treatment Plant to remove contaminants
commonly found in surface water sources
before becoming drinking water. The process
includes the addi on of a small amount of
chemical coagulant to bring small par cles that are suspended in surface
waters together to make a large par cle that can then be filtered. The
water is filtered by a membrane filtra on system and then is treated
further by going through a Granulated Ac vated Carbon (GAC) filter to
remove dissolved organic carbon contaminants. Chlorine is then added
as a disinfectant for the removal of microbial contaminants.
Water EducaƟon
– ProtecƟng Ak-Chin’s Source Water
EPD is promo ng prac ces to keep Ak-Chin’s source water protected
from pollutants. Below is a list of Guidelines that Community members,
residents, and employees can implement:
 Use fer lizers and pes cides sparingly. They can contain hazardous
chemicals that can reach our drinking water source.
 Pick up a er your pets.
 Do not use washes or canals to dispose of any waste. Place waste
items in the garbage for disposal.
 Dispose of chemicals properly. Take used motor oil to a local recycling
center in Maricopa.
 Dispose of Paints and other hazardous material properly. Do not
dispose of these wastes in the sink, toilet or on the ground.
Water ConservaƟon Tips
Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400
gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily,
there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small
changes can make a big difference – try one today and soon it will
become second nature.
• Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water
compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.
• Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and
shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.
• Use a water-efficient showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to
install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full.
You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Water plants only when necessary.
• Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and
take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak,
place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps
into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or
replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000
gallons a month.
• Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as
fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to
reduce evapora on.
• Teach your kids about water conserva on to ensure a future
genera on that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce
water consump on
Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more informaƟon.
Water Quality Table
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, US EPA prescribes
regula ons which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided
by public water systems. All sources of drinking water contain some
naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are
generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants
would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide
increased protec on of public health. A few naturally occurring
minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have
nutri onal value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data
presented in this table is from tes ng done in the 2015 calendar year.
The US EPA allows Ak-Chin EPD to monitor for certain contaminants
less o en than once per year because the concentra ons of these
*The ACIC Water Opera ons has taken steps in response to 2014 water quality tes ng to reduce
turbidity.
The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a
health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from tes ng done within
the 2015 calendar year.
DefiniƟons for water quality terms
Water OperaƟons Contact InformaƟon - QuesƟons about Water
Quality
Ak-Chin EPD Water Opera ons - (520) 568-1140 - Ray Pulver, Water
Opera ons Manager.
A copy of this report, which includes all cons tuents that were
tested, can be obtained from the Ak-Chin Environmental Protec on
Department.
EPD Water Opera ons wants our valued customers to be informed
about their water u lity. To learn more, please contact us any me
during normal business hours.
For issues with water service a er hours, on holidays or weekends,
please call (520) 858-6061.
June 17 - 30, 2016
8
2016 Summer Youth Workers
Alexis Alvarez, 16
Maricopa HS
Department- Harrah’s
What do you like to do
in your free time? Play
music/work on guitar and
violin skills
Favorite movie? Olympus
Has Fallen
What do you plan to do
with your first check?
Save up
What do you hope to get
out of this besides the
money? Job experience
What is the hardest part
about this job? Cleaning
up after people
Christian Alvarez,18
Maricopa HS Grad
Department- IS
What do you like to do in
your free time? Drawing,
Reading, or browse the
internet
Favorite movie? Twister
with your first check? Buy
groceries
money? The last bit of
experience I’ll need before
college
What is the hardest
part about this job?
Remembering all the
codes and numbers
Drevyn Antone, 15,
Maricopa HS
Department- Housing
your free time? Sleep
Favorite movie?
SpongeBob
a snow cone machine
money? Experience
about this job? The heat
Irene Arredondo 17
Mountain Point HS
Department- EPD
in your free time? Watch
movies
Save up to go to Sea
World
What do you hope to
get out if this besides
the money? Secretary
experience
about this job? Answering
phones
Allissia Bandin, 16
Casa Grande HS
Davin Garcia, 16,
Maricopa High School
Department- EPD
your free time? Go outside
Favorite movie? American
Sniper
Spend have and save half
out if this besides the
money? Work experience
about this job? Nothing
Jalen Garcia, 15
Maricopa HS
Department-Child
Development
in your free time? Go
shopping
Favorite movie? The
Phantom of the Opera
with your first paycheck?
Go shopping
about this job? Getting the
kids to listen
Arnulfo Bandin, 18
Vista Grande HS
Grad
DepartmentMaintenance
basketball
Favorite movie? Napoleon
Dynamite
a pair of shoes
about this job? Getting up
early
Elaina Enos, 16
Maricopa HS
your free time? Clean
Favorite movie? Urban
Cowboy
Save up for a car
money? More experience
about this job? Multitasking
Department- GIS
games
Favorite movie? Don’t
have one
games for Xbox
about this job? Staying
here without getting
bored/trying to stay off my
phone
in your free time? Watch
movies
Save it to go to Indian
Nations camp
money? Good reputation
to put on resume
about this job? Stocking
DepartmentMaintenance
your free time? Play the
guitar
Favorite movie? No
movie, but favorite show
is Family guy
Save it
about this job? Nothing
Samuel Justin, 14
Sequoia Pathway
Academy
Department- Health
Anyssa Justin, 16
Maricopa HS
Department- Vekol
Justine Lopez, 16
Maricopa HS
Darrian Justin, 16
Maricopa HS
Marciano Joaquin,18
Education
Maricopa HS Grad What do you like to do
Department- Sanitation
your free time? Rest
Favorite movie?- Star
Wars Trilogy
with your first check?Buy food
money?- Work experience
about this job?- Being in
the sun
in your free time?- Play
sports
Favorite movie?- The
Sandlot
with your first check?Save up
money?- Learn to eat
healthy
about this job?- Nothing
Tyler Lewis, 17
Westwood Mesa HS
in your free time? Draw,
listen to music, or play
baseball
Favorite movie? Chicago
Med
clothes and shoes
and responsibility
your free time? Chill
have one
clothes
up after people and
making it professional
Marin Lopez, 18
Desert Hills HS
Department- Housing
your free time? Hang out
with friends
Favorite movie? Black
Mass
with your first check? Pay
for direct T.V.
money? Experience
Annalise Manuel, 14
American Leadership
Academy
Department - Him Dak
Art Program
your free time? Sing and
draw
Save it for the future
about this job? No bumps
in the road yet
Ashley Manuel, 16
Maricopa HS
Interviews and photos by:
T. Williams and D. Manuel
Department- Vekol
your free time? Read or
Play games
Favorite movie? Big Hero
6
Shop and Save
money? People skills
Autum Manuel, 16
American Leadership
Academy
Department- Education
in your free time? Take
pictures
Favorite movie? Epic/
Indicure- scenes Temple
of Doom
Save it
about this job? Answering
the phone
Isaiah Narcia, 16
Maricopa HS
Department- Education
your free time? Play with
my trumpet
Favorite movie? None
with your first check? Just
save it
money? The experience
What’s the hardest part
about this job? Keeping
the kids in control
Tommy Pablo, 17
Maricopa HS
Department- EPD
in your free time? Walk
around
Favorite movie?
Transformers
with your first checkMovies
Continues on page 10
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June 17 - 30, 2016
Ak-Chin Youth
Baseball Schedule
The Ak-Chin Big 3 play at Copper Sky
Story and photos by: J.Ysaguirre
Week 5 - June 22
6p - Ak-Chin vs. Komate Reds
6p - T.O. Dust Devils vs. Bears
7p - Outkast II vs. S.L. Wildcats
7p - Ak-Chin vs. T.O. Dust Devils
8p - Blackwater vs. Bears
8p - Outkast II vs. Outkast
If you can’t make a game, call
Thomas Carlyle at 520-568-1740.
Games will be at Milton “Paul” Antone Park.
Tournament will be June 25, 2016.
From L to R: Kalvin Antone, Samuel Justin and Isaiah
Peters help create “The Ak-Chin Big 3” on this year’s
Maricopa Jr Senior League baseball team.
On this year’s Maricopa
Jr. Senior League, there
have been 3 standouts.
Isaiah
Peters,
Samuel
Justin and Kalvin Antone.
Together they’ve created
“The Big Ak-Chin 3”,
helping their pinstriped
Diamondback teammates to
victory underneath the bright
and shiny lights at Copper
Sky.
In their game against
Coolidge, the boys of the
summer nights took to
the field with the hopes of
adding another W as their
season approaches its end.
With Assistant Coach Carlton
“Cubby” Carlyle making
sure the boys stay focused
yet enjoy themselves, they
pounced on every Coolidge
error and wild pitch thrown.
Isaiah Peters has kept batters
in check at third base and at
pitcher all season. Samuel
Justin commands the shortstop position like a true pro.
Kalvin Antone has spent
his time mirror Isaiah,
playing third when he
pitches and pitching when
Isaiah is playing third. This
strategy of utilizing the AkChin Big 3 has helped this
year’s pinstriped D’Backs
cruise to easy victories.
The boys finish out their
season next Thursday June 23
at Copper Sky.
NARD D-Backs continues from front
The D-Backs ended their
losing streak, defeating the
Miami Marlins 5-3.
The Arizona Diamondbacks
have continually supported
Native American youth
remaining
active
by
participating in baseball
and
softball
leagues
throughout
the
year.
The addition of having
officially-licensed D-Backs
fields throughout the Valley
of the Sun is just one of the
many examples of this.
In addition to their community
outreach and support, the
Diamondbacks donated $2
from each ticket that was
sold online for Saturday’s
game against the Marlins.
Proceeds were given to
the Phoenix Indian Center
as well as the Inter Tribal
Council of Arizona.
June 17 - 30, 2016
10
Summer Youth continued from page 8
CoWhat is the hardest part
about this job? Figuring
out the wires
Feather Perry, 19
Ripon College
Department - Vekol
your free time? Read or
Draw
Favorite movie? Comedy
movies
Shop
money? The experience
Devin Peters, 16
Maricopa HS
Department - Harrah’s
have one
some basketball shoes
about this job? Heavy
lifting
Lyndsey Peters, 17
Maricopa HS
Favorite movie? A Bronx
Tale
Save up
Morgan Peters, 16
Maricopa HS
know yet, I only had
orientation
Madeleine
Van Sickle, 17
Maricopa HS
Department- Library
your free time? Put away
the books
Favorite movie? The Little
Mermaid
with your first check? Go
shopping for clothes
money? Work on people
skills
about this job? Editing
Nikolai White, 19
Maricopa HS Grad
in your free time? Sleep/
Hangout
Favorite movie? Batman
with your first check? Try
and save it/ spend it on
food
about this job? Don’t
Department- Sanitation
your free time? Workout
Favorite movie? Cowboys
with your first check? Get
gas for my truck
What do you hope to
get out if this besides
the money? More
responsibility
about this job? The Heat
Erin Yarberry, 16
Maricopa HS
Department-Child
Development
Favorite movie? Scott
Pilgrim VS The World
Save it
What do you hope too
get out of this besides the
money? Working with
kids
What’s the hardest part
about this job? The
screaming kids
Gila River hosts Council Inauguration
From left to
right: Gila River
Council members
beginning their
Council terms Devin Redbird,
D7; Robert Stone
D5; Carol Schurz
D2; Carolyn
Williams D3;
Barney Enos, Jr.
D4; and Charles
Goldtooth D6.
Photo and story
by K. Morago
The Gila River Indian
Community hosted their
Inauguration for incoming
Council members at the
beginning of their first
Council meeting of the
month on Wednesday, June
1st at the GRIC Governance
Center Council Chambers in
Sacaton.
Four Council members
Devin
Redbird,
Carol
Schurz, Robert Stone and
Carolyn
Williams
are
continuing and beginning
new 3-year terms while one
representative Barney Enos,
Jr. is returning to Council
after an absence. District
Six representative Charles
Goldtooth is beginning his
very first term on Council.
Each was administered
their Oath of Office by Chief
Judge Victor Antone.
A fifteen minute recess
after the swearing-in took
place to congratulate the
Council members with a
brief reception in the lobby
for family and friends.
June 17 - 30, 2016
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
Word Key
Artichokes
Limes
Eggplant
Elderberries
Peas
Corn
Carrots
Mangoes
Okra
Peach
Honeydew
Grapefruit
Pumpkins
Ginger
Candy Word Search Answers
Plums
Cherries
Zucchini
Dates
Bananas
Rhubarb
Leeks
Fruit and Vegetables artwork by
Darrin Manuel
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June 17 - 30, 2016
12
12-MONTH STATE BENEFIT LIMIT (STBL)
What is the 12-month State Benefit
Limit (STBL)?
House Bill 2681 was passed in 07/2015.
This new legislation requires FAA to
limit the number of months of Cash
Assistance (CA) a family may receive
in Arizona. The State Benefit Limit
(STBL) requires that adults can only
receive CA in Arizona for themselves
or a dependent child for a total of 12
months in a lifetime. The months do not
need to be consecutive.
IMPORTANT
Months that count toward the STBL
include payments received on or after
12/01/02.
When will this change take effect?
This change affects CA payments
issued beginning with the benefit
month of 07/2016. When a participant
has received 10 or more months of
CA in Arizona, by the benefit month
of 04/2016, AZTECS will generate
a letter, informing them of the total
countable months already received. The
letter states that their final CA payment
will be received in the benefit month of
06/2016, unless they show that it is a
hardship for their CA to stop.
What happens when the participant
has received 12 months of CA?
Effective 07/01/2016, CA benefits will
be terminated unless the participant
requests a hardship extension and the
request is approved by FAA.
What months do NOT count in the
12-month STBL?
Monthly CA benefits:
 That were received before 10/01/02
Reservation with more than 50%
unemployment
 Received as Tribal CA
 Received ONLY for a child who
was in the custody of the State (for
example: Foster Care)
 Received as Refugee CA
 Received from a state other than
Arizona
How Does the participant know
which months are counted toward the
12 Month STBL?
 FAA staff must discuss the countable
months with the participant at each
renewal of the case.
extension after they have received 10  Being unable to find or afford
childcare
months of CA or any time after their CA
was stopped because of the 12- month
 Having
no
readily
available
STBL.
transportation in their area to go to
work
How can the participant apply for a
hardship extension?
The participant can apply for a STBL  Being unable to finish their current
education or training in the next 6
hardship extension in the following
months without cash benefits
ways:
 Verbally.
 Any other reason that is preventing
them from engaging in employment
 Complete a request for a hardship
activities or otherwise supporting
extension on the letter they received.
their family
A list of hardship reasons will be
included in CA letters beginning
12/2015 and continuing for the next
12 months or more. Instructions for
completing the request and how to
submit will be included in the letters.
 Having a Disability
 Needed as a full time caretaker of a
disabled person
 Being 60 or older and caring for a
child
 Being a victim of Domestic violence
or a crime
12 STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS
TUESDAY:
Alcoholics Anonymous
6:30PM
Mt View Community
Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
WEDNESDAY:
6:30PM
Mt View Community
Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
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Experienced Line Cook
Experienced Server
Experienced Nightclub
/Sports Bar Server
Experienced Bartender
Banquet Bartender
Banquet Server
Dishwasher
SUNDT CONSTRUCTION
JOB FAIR
Ak-Chin/Maricopa
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Maricopa Community
Church
44977 W Hathaway Ave
Maricopa AZ
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NOTE: While the participant may be
able to claim any of the above STBL
hardships, the eligibility for a STBL
hardship is determined on a case by
Interested candidates may
case basis, based on the verification
 DES will list the months counted
apply at UltrastarAkChin.com
provided.
toward the 12 month STBL in the  Fill out a State Benefits Limit (STBL)
or pick up an application at
Extension Request Form: FAAletter sent when a participant has
Please contact Ak-Chin Health and
1440AS
for
Spanish.
Ultrastar’s box office.
received at least 10 months of CA
Human Services if you have any
benefits.
 Write the request on any piece of questions. They can be reached at
(520)568-1093
paper.
 The participant can go to a DES
eligibility office and request a printout
They may provide the request in any of
of the Arizona Tracking Display
the following ways:
(AZTD) screen as a written record of
 Mail in their request
the months that are counted in the 12
month STBL. (AZTD is the AS Limit  Fax in their request to (602)-257Display screen accessed through
7031 or (844)-680-9840 toll free
June 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WERE).
 Over the phone or in person at the
Center for Craft Excellence (2630 S. 20th Place, Phoenix)
DES Family Assistance office
What if the participant still needs CA
We are seeking experienced craft workers of all trades for our
after they have received cash benefits NOTE: it may be necessary for the
Heavy and Industrial Civil Groups for upcoming projects in
for 12 months in Arizona?
participant to provide verification to
Mesa, Gilbert, Maricopa and Tucson.
The participant may ask for an extension support their hardship claim
of CA if losing cash benefits will cause a
hardship. When the hardship extension What kinds of hardship reasons can
Heavy Equipment Operators, Laborers, Pipe layers, Grade
is approved, they will receive additional the participant claim?
Checkers, Water Truck Drivers, Finishers, Carpenters/Form
CA benefits.
 Being Homeless
setters, Concrete Labors, Ironworkers, Pipe Fitters, Welders,
 When the payment amount was for
What is a hardship?
less than a full month
A hardship is a situation that prevents
 Which the participant was totally the participant from engaging in
ineligible to receive because of an employment activities or otherwise
supporting their family without CA
overpayment
benefits.
 Received as a Grant Diversion
When can the participant apply for a
payment
hardship extension?
 Received while living on an Indian The participant may apply for a hardship
MONDAY:
Noon
Mt View Community
Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
Now Hiring at UltraStar
Multi-tainment Center
THURSDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Ak Chin Social Services
48227 W Farrell Rd
Spanish Speaking AA
7:00PM
Mt View Community
Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
7:00PM
Community of Hope
Church
18700 N Porter Rd
FRIDAY:
12:00PM
Mt View Community
Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
7:00PM
Mt View Community
Church
50881 W. Papago Rd
SUNDAY:
Narcotics Anonymous
7:00PM
Maricopa Community
Church
Maricopa AZ
Al-Anon
FRIDAY:
Al-Anon
7:00PM
Our Lady of Grace
45295 W Honeycutt Ave
Celebrate Recovery
TUESDAY:
6:30PM
Maricopa Community
Church
Maricopa AZ
Meal & Childcare
St. Francis of Assisi
Roman Catholic Mission
16657 N. Church St. Maricopa, AZ 85139
June 2016 Schedule
Sunday Mass at 12 noon
June 19 w/Fr. Ed Meulemans
June 26 w/Fr. Brad LePage
ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 25, 10AM
CCOE Meeting
St. Anthony of Padua – Sacaton
June 25, 10AM
Feast Day - St. John the Baptist – Laveen
Fr. Michael Tinker
June 26, 10AM
Feast Day - St. Peter the Apostle – Bapchule
Fr. Michael Tinker
Baptisms are every 4th Sunday of the month and
baptism classes are every 2nd Saturday of the month.
If you are interested please contact Flower Ruelas at
(520) 568-3700 or (602) 717-3761.
Available
AA Information: 520-4269318
www.maricopaaa.org
NA Information: 520-4260121
http://arizona-na.org/
meetings/southcentral.php
Maricopa Celebrate
Recovery: 951-588-3835
Arizona Celebrate
Recovery Meetings:
http://
arizonacelebraterecovery.
org/meeting%20locations.
htm
CRISIS INFO
In case of emergency dial:
911
Crisis Line:
1-866-495-6735
Mechanics, Lube Men, Dirt & Pipe Foremen.
Come on down and see what Sundt has to offer, including
excellent benefits and competitive pay.
You can also visit:
www.sundt.com/careers/skilledcraft/jobopenings
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June 17 - 30, 2016
Summer has started, Temperatures are high, and Community kids are keeping busy!
Photos by: Ak-Chin Runner Summer Youth Workers - Darrin Manuel and Tyra Williams
Him-Dak Summer Art Program
Language Summer Program
Clockwise: Stella Miguel shows off the
“Minions” she made in art class. Jarred
Antone mixes paints together to create a new
shade for his art project, and Doria Garcia,
Summer Youth worker helps out with creating
a basket out of newspapers.
Counter clockwise: Mark Matteson teaches
kids about the human body. Kids at the
Language summer program sit around the
table creating bracelets with colored beads.
This youngster stops, looks and listens as he is
receiving instruction.
Him-Dak Summer Art Program has no problem
filling up chairs in their summer program.
Creating an atmosphere for artistic talent,
the Him-Dak and Art building staff show the
community kids different styles of art and
more creative ways to express them using these
techniques. Inspiring the kids to use more of their
natural creative talents the Summer Art Program
provided a creative outlet for the kids to use.
The Language program has begun their summer
activities with community kids. The department
focuses on teaching community youth more about
the culture of Ak-Chin and also the O’odham
language, while fusing creative crafts, community
exploration and culture lessons together. The
language summer program will definitely make an
impact on the youth attending the program.
Education Summer School Sessions
Although summer is
about having fun and being
with friends, summer is also
useful if educational goals
need to be met.
Classes for high
school and middle school
have begun at the Education
Department, where tutors are
brought in to assist dedicated
kids with their academic
goals.
M e a n w h i l e ,
elementary kids are working
with summer school tutors at Tutor Joanna VanDerPool with her
Saddleback Elementary.
students Alonsa Machado, Madalina
Delores, and Lucas Antone.
Photos by Tyra Williams, Summer Youth Worker
Students at the Education lab are assisted by the
tutors.
Ms. Rachel’s middle school summer class sits
quietly and gets work done.
Ak-Chin Youth play before Mercury game
Photos and story by: K.Morago
Marcus Delores and tutor Chad
LaRue take a break to smile.
Jedidiah Smith, Patricia Busch and Amare
Santiago pose for the camera.
Ak-Chin ballers hustle down the lanes to play a quick game on Mercury court before
the Phoenix Mercury vs San Antonio Stars game on June 9.
Tutor Caleb Cortez and his dream team of
students take a moment from learning and
look at the camera.
Kids Jayden Narcia and Zoe
Susunkewa both seem to be caught
off guard by the camera’s flash.
It was a memorable winning
night that began with a dozen
Ak-Chin youth playing on a
WNBA court. Coordinated
by the Ak-Chin Recreation
department, youth traveled
to downtown Phoenix on
Thursday, June 9th to watch
the Phoenix Mercury play
against the San Antonio
Stars.
But thirty minutes before
game time, the youth stood in
the visitor’s tunnel awaiting
their
own
introduction.
Running onto the court, two
five member teams played
their hearts out showing
Mercury fans rez ball, AkChin style.
Jose “Baby J” Miguel, Jr.
and Marco Jensen led their
teams up and down the court.
Ak-Chin Recreation staff
sat courtside to encourage
the teams as did the early
audience arrivals to the
game. While the scoreboard
remained the same, each
team gave great effort.
As they ran off the court
and made way to their seats
to watch the game, Mercury
representatives had a special
surprise for the Ak-Chin
group. Because the group was
originally scheduled to play
at half-time with the Phoenix
Mercury
organization
bumping the group to hold
a special 20th Anniversary
Celebration of the WNBA
Phoenix Mercury featuring
special guest legends at
half-time instead, the AkChin youth were given
an exclusive opportunity.
The group was invited to
the practice court in back
where they had a meet and
greet with former Phoenix
Mercury coaches Cheryl
Miller, Paul Westhead, Corey
Gaines and original Mercury
member Jennifer “Gran ma
ma,” Gillom as they left the
Mercury court.
“The kids got to meet, get
autographs on their bobble
heads and we finished with a
group picture,” Recreation’s
Brenda Segay said. The
first 2500 game attendees
received a free Cheryl Miller
bobble head.
The Mercury went on to win
the game 90 – 71. Youth
participating were: Nicholas
Anderson, Victor “Rex”
Andrade, Aleena Antone,
A.J. Flores, Dyami Jackson,
Marco Jensen, Jose Miguel,
Jr., Adrian Montana, Sureno
Pacheco, Trina Pacheco,
Jedidiah Smith, and Alyssa
Thomas. Adam Bowman
served as chaperone.
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THE TRE
SHOW LINE - UP
HOMBRES G & ENANITOS VERDES
06/17/2016
THE AMAZING TOUR IS NOT ON FIRE
06/21/2016
MICHAEL CARBONARO
06/23/2016
KENNY ROGERS FINAL WORLD TOUR
06/26/2016
BRIT FLOYD
07/01/2016
FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS
07/03/2016
KOOLest NIGHT EVER FT. RICK
07/08/2016
SPRINGFIELD
HALSEY
07/12/2016
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TASTE OF
07/14/2016
CHAOS
TODRICK HALL
07/17/2016
GOO GOO DOLLS W/COLLECTIVE
07/19/2016
SOUL
STEVEN TYLER
07/20/2016
SHAWN MENDES
07/22/2016
PHILLIP PHILLIPS & MATT NATHANSON
07/23/2016
MEGHAN TRAINOR
07/24/2016
MODEST MOUSE
07/25/2016
NICKY JAM
07/30/2016
SUBLIME WITH ROME
07/31/2016
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC
08/03/2016
THE PIANO GUYS
08/05/2016
ALABAMA SHAKES
08/07/2016
MAKS AND VAL
08/09/2016
REBELUTION
08/11/2016
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW &
08/16/2016
BRANDO CARLILIE
THE GO-GO’S FAREWELL TOUR
MY2K TOUR: 98 DEGREES, O-TOWN,
08/25/2016
08/26/2016
RYAN CABRERA & DREAM
RAY LAMONTAGNE
09/14/2016
FLUME
09/27/2016
OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP SEA
10/02/2016
VOLCANO ADVENTURE LIVE
THE LUMINEERS
10/04/2016
TROYE SIVAN
10/21/2016
IL DIVO
11/15/2016
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
11/18/2016
Happy Anniversary to my best friend, my backbone,
my reason to continue on the good foot, my Beloved
Husband. Yes Babes we made it and we are still making
it, I know I can overcome anything and everything
because you are the Words of encouragement and
strength that helps push me in the right direction, the
best co-pilot to have on this amazing Adventure called
life and so I tip my hat to you and blow you a million
kisses. I love you and here’s to sixteen loving filled
years Half of them spent in marital whirlwind
and five beautiful babies later, I kiss the skies
for many, many more to come.
Love Always
Your Captain ☺
Current Openings in the Community
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Deli Clerk part-time
Cashier/Stocker part-time
Wastewater Treatment
Technician
Happy birthday Autum Skye Manuel!
You are an amazing young lady and we so proud of you!
Love your family!
#June 21Have a Happy Birthday Tanya
There’s always a brighter tomorrow. One day at a time.
Love, Dad
Happy B-Day to my little niece Julianna Smith
Love, Uncle Joe
Happy Birthday Shelly and Josefa Lewis
Love you, Auntie Arlene
Happy Birthday to my Granddaughter Nicole Narcia
Love from your Grandma Arlene
Happy Birthday to you Esmeralda Santiago
Love always from Grandma Connie S.
YAAY!! You did it!!
Isabella Antone is finally going to
kindergarten!! You’ve grown too fast
on all of us, just not height wise haha... now it’s big bus time, continue to
make us proud. Also wishing you a very
happy 5th birthday beautiful little
one. Enjoy your 1-2-3 cake.
Love, Auntie & Angelica
Happy Birthday to all the June B-Days:
Juanita B., Rufus W., Sedra D., Curtis D.
I wish you all a very Happy Birthday and enjoy.
Have a good one and may the Good Lord be with
you all and look upon you all.
God Bless you all, Alverna Flores
Happy Birthday to my sister Lillian Shade
I just want to thank you for your help, you help me a lot;
may God bless you always.
From your sister Mabel Alvarez
Happy Birthday to my daughter Adella
Love, Mom
Happy Birthday to my grandsons
Myles, Justin, and John
Love, Grandma
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Central Plant Operator
Administrative Support
Technician – Education (Open to
Enrolled Community Members
and Current Employees only)
Check with Human Resources for the latest job announcements.
Please pick up applications at the Human Resources Office or
e-mail your resume to [email protected].
Complete your application in full and be sure to sign your name. Submit
applications before the closing date as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are claiming Indian Preference,
proof of tribal enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application.
Jonas Miguel
Amber Antone
Cashier/Stocker
Vekol
Cashier/Stocker
Vekol
6/18
William King- Security
6/19
Lynnette Houston-Volden- Social
Services
6/20
Gilbert Cervantes- Law and Order
Mayra Bandin- Early Childhood
6/22
Paul D’Agostino- Fire and Safety
6/25
Johnny Lopez- Him Dak Museum
Guillermo Ruiz- Sanitation
Gino Williams- TGA
6/26
Rufus White- Sanitation
Sandiin Mitchell- Library
6/27
Lusan Enos- CR Language
Sheila Pablo-Bandin- Education
Rosario Waites- Vekol
6/28
Judith Purcell- Capital Projects and GIS
6/29
Susan Guerin- Vekol
6/30
Brian Burke- Courts
Elias Olivo- Law and Order
Way to go!!
Elizabeth Antone
You have grown into a very smart, intelligent,
little girl and still have so much more growing to do.
We are very, very proud of you! Continue to make us
proud!! 1ST grade ain’t got nothing on you!!
Love, Auntie & Angelica
If you would like to be included on the email list for the
concert ticket raffles for shows at Ak-Chin Pavilion or any
other ticket raffles, please stop by the Community Events
office to fill out a form. Ak-Chin Indian Community Members
only. Must bring Tribal I.D. for verification. Must be 18 years
or older to enter or win raffles.
Please call 520-568-1068 with any questions.
Thank you, Brittany Allcott and Henry Garcia
(Community Events Team)
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ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
Happy Father’s Day to my pops, Lemuel T. Vincent!!!!!
I can’t thank you enough for all you do for not only
myself but anyone you could help out! It is very
much appreciated!! Thank you for all the support &
encouraging words you tell me. FYI your present might
be late but it’ll be worth it!! Love you dad, & again,
thanks for everything, especially always sticking w/ me
through the good & bad times!!
Only me, your daughter, Ashley N. Vincent
Happy 30th Father’s Day, Dad.
Love, Johnny
To My One & Only Jose Sr.
I am so blessed to have you in my life. You truly are an
amazing & wonderful father. I appreciate all that you
do for us and as each day that goes by, I fall more in
love with you. Hope you have a very Happy Father’s Day
because you deserve it. Happy Father’s Day, My Love!
Love always, your wife, Celina Rose <3 XOXO
Happy Father’s Day Dad,
You’re the Best on and off the court. Thank-you for
raising me & teaching me the right way. Now I’m older and
can beat you at “21”. Love you dad, Happy Father’s Day!
From your son, Baby Jay
To Daddy,
Hope you enjoy your day. Thank you for everything! You’re
the best dad in the whole wide world & sorry for being
crybabies. We love you very much & hope you enjoy your
gifts. Go Golden State Warriors!!
Love your beautiful daughters, Auciana & Nyaila Miguel
Happy Father’s Day Bro!
You’re teaching Tim how to control this crowd.
Have a good one!
Respectfully, Tim-Tam & Fam.
Happy Father’s Day “Dad/BaPa”
Hope it is nothing but a cool day in the shade
for you on Sunday!
Love from the kids and grandkids
Happy Father’s Day Mag –
Blue Mountains all day long!!
Happy Father’s Day, you old goat! ☺
Love, J
Delbert White
Director
Sanitation/Public Works
SHOW LINE - UP
G-EAZY & LOGIC
07/02/2016
DARIUS RUCKER/DAN&SHAY/
MICHAEL RAY
07/09/2016
RASCAL FLATTS/KELSEA
BELLARINI
07/15/2016
DIXIE CHICKS
07/17/2016
ROB ZOMBIE & KORN
07/23/2016
FIFTH HARMONY
07/27/2016
WEEZER & PANIC AT THE DISCO
08/02/2016
BRANTLEY GILBERT
08/06/2016
JASON ALDEAN
08/12/2016
SLIPKNOT
08/20/2016
HEART/JOAN JETT/CHEAP TRICK
08/21/2016
SNOOP DOGG/WIZ KHALIFA
08/24/2016
5 SECONDS OF SUMMER
09/10/2016
COUNTING CROWS & ROB
THOMAS
09/13/2016
DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES/
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS
09/14/2016
PROPHETS OF RAGE
09/17/2016
DEF LEPPARD
09/20/2016
BLACK SABBATH
09/21/2016
LUKE BRYAN
09/22/2016
BLINK 182
09/24/2016
MUMFORD AND SONS
10/05/2016
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE/COLE
SWINDELL/THE CADILLAC THREE/
KANE BROWN
10/07/2016
JUNE 2016 MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
6/1
Cruz Machado Jr.
6/2
Astraya Warren
6/10
Ashley Vincent
Holly Kaniatobe
Manford Pablo
Marvin Lewis
6/3
Kiandra Smith
6/11
Alex Bowman
6/4
Joseph Zabawa
6/13
Jeremy Carra
Samuel Justin
Richard Villegas
6/5
Mario Luz
Jessica Quintero
Haedin De Paola
Alyssa Wind
6/6
Uriayzz Antone
Marie Thomas
Ramona Kaniatobe
6/7
Marco Thompson
Zylen Antone-Silas
6/8
Xadrian Miguel
Mylauni Antone
6/9
Joseph Lopez
Consuelo Juarez
Jason Smith
6/14
Amorie Narcia
Ralph Martinez
Brenley Hackney
6/15
Saul Ruelas
Tribuies Narcia
Cecil Miguel Jr.
6/16
Lupe Kaniatobe
Daniel Antone
6/17
Shelley Lewis
Raul Ruelas
Clorenda Humeyumptewa
Kali Wind
6/18
Shanna Narcia
Myles Peters
6/19
Josefa Lewis
Kellen Hoffman
Michelle Smith
6/25
Mary Rodas
Anthony Antone
Johnny Lopez
6/20
Julianna Smith
Juanita Balderrama
Justin Zabawa
6/26
Delores Rodrigues
Rufus White
Savanna Luna
6/21
Bridget Carlyle
Linda Sue Jose
Tanya Enos
Sedra Dean
Curtis Dean
Andreas Antone
6/27
Joseph Narcia Sr.
Gabriel Narcia
Esperanza Moreno
Aiyana Narcia
Sheila Bandin
6/22
Pamela Vincent
Baya Olivas
Genisys Sandoval
Bija Nosie-Romo
Davidson Ugalde Jr.
Pablo Alejandro Jr.
6/23
Lillian Shade
6/24
Autum Manuel
Kevin Ormsby
Upcoming Events:
27– Community Meeting Held at the Service Center, 6-9p
30– Community Gathering Held at Him Dak Art Center, 6-8p
Nicole Narcia
Adela Zabawa
6/28
Makaylia Allison
6/29
Janelle White
Priscilla Allison
John White
Susan Guerin
6/30
Esmeralda Santiago
Martin Antone Sr.
John Zabawa
Ionni Flores
16
June 17 - 30, 2016
SHOWTIMES
Starting Week of Friday June 17, 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13) Special
Engagement; D-BOX Upcharge Applies; No Passes Allowed
Thu: 8:00 PM
Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13) Special
Engagement; Star Class 21+; Upcharge Applies; No Passes
Allowed
Thu: 8:00 PM
Central Intelligence (PG-13) Special Engagement;
D-BOX Upcharge Applies; No Passes Allowed
Fri & Sat: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15
Sun - Thu: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15
Central Intelligence (PG-13) Special Engagement; Star
Class 21+; Upcharge Applies; No Passes Allowed
Fri & Sat: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 6:00, 7:15, 9:00, 10:15
Sun - Wed: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 6:00, 7:15
Thu: 10:15 AM, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15
Finding Dory (PG) Special Engagement; Star Class 21+;
Upcharge Applies; No Passes Allowed
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00,
4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 11:00
Sun - Wed: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00,
4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00
Thu: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00,
5:00, 7:00
Finding Dory in Disney Digital 3D (PG) Special
Engagement; Star Class 21+; Upcharge Applies; 3D
Upcharge Applies; No Passes Allowed
Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30
Sun - Thu: 10:30 AM, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
The Conjuring 2 (R) Special Engagement; No Passes
Allowed; Star Class 21+; Upcharge Applies
Fri & Sat: 10:50 AM, 1:50, 4:50, 7:50, 10:50
Sun - Thu: 10:50 AM, 1:50, 4:50, 7:50
Now You See Me 2 (PG-13) Star Class 21+; Upcharge
Applies
Fri & Sat: 10:10 AM, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10
Sun - Thu: 10:10 AM, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
(PG-13) Star Class 21+; Upcharge AppliesApplies
Fri & Sat: 10:20 AM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20
Sun - Thu: 10:20 AM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20
Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG) Star Class 21+;
Upcharge Applies
Fri & Sat: 11:30 AM, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:00
Sun - Thu: 11:30 AM, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) Star Class 21+; Upcharge
Applies
Fri & Sat: 11:45 AM, 3:30, 6:45, 9:55
Sun - Thu: 11:45 AM, 3:30, 6:45
The Angry Birds Movie (PG) Star Class 21+; Upcharge
Applies
Fri & Sat: 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15
Sun - Thu: 12:15, 3:15, 6:15
Marshall Tucker Band to visit Harrah’s
The Marshall Tucker Band return to
Harrah’s Ak-Chin for one show in
the Lounge on Saturday, July 2nd at
8pm. The show is free.
Expect a great show of classic
American southern rock that features
long-time lead vocalist Doug Gray
and his fellow band members.
With hits such as “Heard It In A Love
Song,” “Can’t You See,” and “Fire
on the Mountain,” the South Carolina
band has been together for nearly
forty five years.
To learn more about the band,
visit their official website at www.
marshalltucker.com or their Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/
themarshalltuckerband.

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