COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE JULY 2015 ISSUECurso de Sept. 1st, 2015 a Marzo 24, 2016 CASTLE DOME MIDDLE SCHOOL ESL Class-Clase de Ingles Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm—Jueves de 5:00pm

Cocopah Times Newsletter

JULY 2015 ISSUE COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE

Tribal Phone Directory

ADAPP 627- 2161

Children’s Home 627- 1298

Cocopah Casino 726- 8066

Cocopah Korner 341-1444

Cocopah Resort 722-6677

Cocopah Speedway 344-1563

Cocopah Wellness 627- 2681

Community Center 627- 5658

Cultural Resources 627- 4849

CVT 627- 8026

Daycare 627- 3729

Education 627- 4973

Elderly Program 627- 4166

EPO Director ext.13 627- 2025

EPO Tech ext15/16 627- 2025

Head Start 627-3197

Housing 627- 8863

IHS 1(800) 862- 4911

Judicial 627- 2550

Museum 627- 1992

Manpower 627- 0616

Native Eatery 217-1001

Pesticide ext. 14 627- 2025

PHEP/CTERC ext.12 627-2025

Prosecutor ext. 17 627- 2025

Assistant ext. 18 627- 2025

Public Works 627- 0616

Purchasing ext.11 627- 2025

Assistant ext. 10 627- 2025

Resort Gift Shop 217-1068

Rio Colorado Golf 627- 0057

RV Park 343- 9300

Social Services 627- 3729

Title VI/XX 627- 1148

Tribal Gaming 217- 7718

Tribal Headquarters 627- 2102

Tribal Police 627- 8857

Wild River 627- 0980

The Cocopah Museum

is now accepting submissions for the

19th Annual

2015 Cocopah Cultural Celebration

t-shirt design.

The winning design will be announced in the

September Newsletter.

All entries must be submitted in the form of a

JPEG. Please use limited colors when creating

your design.

Please submit all designs to the Cocopah Museum by

August 7th

14515 S. Veterans Drive

Somerton, AZ 85350

(928) 627-1992

[email protected]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS

The Public Works Department will be picking up trash on:

Thursday

07-02-15

There will be NO trash pick up on:

Friday

07-03-15

In Observance of Independence Day

COCOPAH

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT

14515 S. Veterans Dr.

SOMERTON, AZ 85350

PHONE (928) 627-0616

FAX (928) 627-3173

TO ALL COCOPAH TRIBAL MEMBERS

IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR 2015

COCOPAH CALENDAR DELIVERED TO

YOUR HOME

CONTACT, ROXANNE SAN DIEGO IN

THE ENROLLEMENT DEPARTMENT AT

627 2102 EXT. 7427 TO OBTAIN YOUR

CALENDAR

Calling all

Cocopah

people that

want to

learn their

language

Cocopah language classes are starting Monday, July 6, 2015

When: Every Monday and

Wednesday from 6:00 -7:00 pm

“Workbook & pencil will be provided!” For more information, contact 928-722-7523

SPECIAL

NOTICE

Adults only, 15 years old and up!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Choose to Live Healthy

The Regional Center for Border Health is

helping Somerton and Cocopah communities

make healthy choices by bringing fresh fruit

and vegetables to the neighborhood.

The RCBH Farmer’s Market on Wheels oper-

ates Monday to Friday and stops at different

points around the city. Fresh produce such as

peppers, spinach, onions, lemons, strawberries,

peaches and much more are available at a

reduced price.

The Farmer’s Market on Wheels will be stopping by the Cocopah Reservation on Wednesdays at:

10:45am - Cocopah Indian Tribe Wellness Center

11:15am - Cocopah Indian Tribe Community Center

The Farmer’s Market on Wheels will be open at each location for half an hour.

Cocopah Museum Gift Shop Vendor Day

Thursday, July 16th from 9am-12pm

The Museum Gift Shop will now only take vendors by appointment on the third Thursday of

each month.

If you are interested in selling to the museum in July, please call and make an appointment for

July 16th between 9am-12pm.

Museum Gift Shop: (928) 722-7513

[email protected]

Vendors: Please be prepared to fill out a W-9 (available at the Museum)

COCOPAH ENROLLMENT OFFICE NEWS


The Cocopah Enrollment Office

will be closed for training

July 20th—July 23rd

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We will reopen FRIDAY July 24th

*Please call to make prior arrangements before the 17th

in order for us to assist you in a prompt manner.*

(928) 627-2102 Ext. 7427/7426

JULY 2015

COCOPAH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

COCOPAH ELDERS CULTURAL MEETING


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JULY 2015 Training for Success


Phone: 928-627-8026

Fax: 928-627-2510

[email protected]

ECC Meeting will be on

July 9th at 10:00am

Open to all Cocopah Elders

and Seniors 55+

Please be advised, this will serve as

your notice for the meeting.

Any questions please call:

(928) 627-1992

ELDERS LUNCH MENU JULY 2015


Nutrition Program Lunches Provided Monday—Friday

Faye Ortega, Title VI/XX @ 627-1148

* Menu may be substituted due to shortages of needed items.

SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT

1

Pork Loin

Rice

Gr.Beans

2

Chicken

Tenders

Tater Tots

BBQ Sauce

3

HOLIDAY

4

5 6

Salisbury Steak

Boiled Potato

Corn

7

Turkey &

Cheese

Sandwich

Potato Chips

8

Baked Chicken

M. Potatoes

Brocc./Caulif.

9

Chef Salad

Wheat Crackers

Ranch

10

Hamburgers

Tomatoes &

Lettuce

Potato Chips

11

12 13

Au Gratin

Potatoes

w/ Sliced Ham

Gr. Beans

14

Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Macaroni Salad

15

Lima Beans w/

Ham

Fl. Tortilla

16

Am. Blend

Salad Ranch

Dressing

Wheat Crackers

17

Chicken Strips

BBQ Sauce

18

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Spaghetti

Gr. Beans

21

Beef Bologna

& Cheese

Potato Chips

22

Meatball Soup

Fl. Tortilla

23

Gr. Salad w/

Chicken Strips

24

Corn Dogs

Pork n Beans

25

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Chicken Fajitas

Rice

Egg Roll

Brocc./Caulif.

28

Tuna Salad

Sandwich

Potato Chips

29

Beef Stew

Fl. Tortilla

30

Bean Burrito

Rice

Salsa

31

Chicken

Patties

Tomatoes &

Lettuce

COCOPAH VOCATIONAL TRAINING


EDUCATION DEPARTMENT


YSD #1 Free Classes!

Yuma Elementary School District No. One is an Equal Opportunity in compliance with Title IX and Title VI of the

Civil Rights Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. El Distrito Escolar #1 de Yuma de Igual Opor-

tunidad de empleo de acuerdo a Titulo IX y Titulo VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles y la Seccion 504 del Acta de Re-

abilitacion de 1973

Adult Education Program Secretary: Josh Ruiz (928) 502-4356

Adult Education—Educacion para Adultos

Registration: Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at 5:00pm—Inscripciones: Martes 25 de Agosto del 2015 a las 5:00pm

Elementaries—Primarias On Site Registration Middle Schools—Secundarias

R. PETE WOODARD

GED/ESL CLASS - Clases de Ingles/GED

Classes meet at R. Pete Woodard

Room/Salon: 503

Tuesdays/Martes: 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Course Sep. 1st, 2015 to March 22, 2016

Curso de Sep. 1st, 2015 a Marzo 22, 2016

GILA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

English GED and Spanish GED Classes

Clases de GED en Ingles y GED en Espanol

Classes meet at Gila Vista

Room 512, Thursdays 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Course: Tuesday Sept. 1, 2015 to March 24, 2016

Curso: Sept. 3rd, 2015 a Marzo 24, 2016

FOURTH AVENUE JUNIOR HIGH

ESL Classes meet at Roosevelt School

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Room/Salon: Mrs. Barbara Hernandez

Class meets from 3:40pm to 4:40pm

Las clases de Ingles se ofrecen en la escuela Roosevelt. Los Martes,

Miercoles, y Jueves

ESL Course Sept. 1st, 2015 to March 24, 2016

Curso de Sept. 1st, 2015 a Marzo 24, 2016

CASTLE DOME MIDDLE SCHOOL

ESL Class-Clase de Ingles

Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm—Jueves de 5:00pm a 8:00pm

Sierra Pacific Mobile Home Community, 5201 East US Highway 99

Classroom: Activity Room

Course/Curso: Sept. 3rd, 2015 to/a March/Marzo 24, 2016

O.C JOHNSON SCHOOL

ESL CLASS—CLASE DE INGLES

Tuesday and Wednesday—Martes y Miercoles

at Alice Byrne Elementary School

811 W. 16th St., Yuma, AZ 85364

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Room: Computer Lab 5:00pm-8:00pm

ESL Course/Curso Sept. 1st, 2015-March 23, 2016

C. W MCGRAW ELEMENTARY

Spanish GED—GED en Espanol

Tuesday and Thursday—Martes y Jueves

Room/Salon: 407

GED Class meets from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

GED Course Sept. 1st, 2015, to March 24, 2016

GED Curso de Sept. 1st, 2015 a Marzo 24, 2016

JAMES B. ROLLE SCHOOL

English Class—Clase de Ingles

2711 South Engler Ave. Yuma, AZ

Room/Salon: 5, Wednesday/Miercoles: 5:00-8:00pm

ESL Course: Sept. 2nd, 2015 to March 23, 2016

ESL Curso: Sept. 2nd, 2015 a Marzo 23, 2016

DESERT MESA

ESL Class-Clase de Ingles

Thursday/Jueves: 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Sierra Pacific Mobile Home Community

5201 East US Highway 99

Classroom: Activity Room

Course from Sept. 3rd, 2015 to March 24, 2016

Curso de Sept. 3rd, 2015 a Marzo 24, 2016

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT


2015-2016 School Year

School Clothing Assistance Program Applications (SCAP)

Grades: Pre-school - 12th

Requirements:

Must be an enrolled Cocopah Tribal member

on or before June 19, 2015.

Student must be registered and attending an

on campus state funded school, or state recog-

nized public or private school [Pre-school

through 12th grade only].

Provide a copy of court decree stating legal

guardianship/custody of participant(s).

One application per student. All sections of

application must be completed.

Parent, School District Official and Tribal En-

rollment must sign their designated section.

Must have your Release of Information form

signed by parent or legal guardian.

School District Contact Information:

School officials will sign off applications of

students who attend the district.

Somerton School District: (928) 341-6000,

Open Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-3:30pm

Yuma Union High School District: (928) 502-

4600, Open Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-

3:00pm.

Kofa High School: (928) 502-5400

Cibola High School: (928) 502-5700

Yuma High School: (928) 502-5000

Gila Ridge High School: (928) 502-6400

Vista N. High School: (928) 343-2521

Vista S. High School: (928) 502-6766

Crane School District: (928) 373-3400

Yuma School District #1: (928) 502-4300

Applications will be accepted June 8 through August 5, 2015

Applications can be picked up at the

Education Department located at


West Reservation.

All designated areas on the application must be completed.

Gift Card Disbursement:

June 29 - August 24

9:00am - 4:00pm

at Education Department

Cocopah Education Department

14503 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

Phone: (928) 627-4973

Fax: (928) 627-4979

Disbursement

Date:

July 6, 2015

July 13, 2015

July 20, 2015

July 27, 2015

August 3, 2015

August 10, 2015

August 17, 2015

August 24, 2015

For applications

received before:

June 17, 2015

June 24, 2015

July 1, 2015

July 8, 2015

July 15, 2015

July 22, 2015

July 29, 2015

August 5, 2015

Cocopah Newsletter Submission Form

COCOPAH SPECIAL WISHES

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The last day you can submit any information for the August Issue is: Friday, July 24, 2015 by 5:00

p.m. Any late submissions will be added in the next month’s newsletter. Community, Tribal depart-ments and local events submissions are welcomed. We reserve the right to edit all submissions for

length, language, multiple submissions, clarity or reject inappropriate submissions. You can com-

plete this Submission Form which includes your name, date, and a contact phone number. Please

fax or email us ([email protected]) with all information

The Cocopah Museum staff wishes you all a

happy and safe

Happy Birthday Wesley Gutierrez (Elders Cultural

Council Member) Wishing you all the best on your

special day. From: The

Cocopah Museum

Fourth of July

Happy Birthday Jay! - From your favorite cousin,

Deanna :)

Happy Birthday to my son on July 19th. Have a

good one, son. - Love Mom and the kids

Happy Birthday to My Delsie Boo Wishing you the bestest day ever.

Love You Lil Momma. Mom

Happy 22rd Birthday to my

Momma Bear Ashlee

Enjoy this special day of

yours.

I Love you to the Moon &

Back.

Mom

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