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September 2009 Tribes in the News
Sycuan Donates $15,000 P
to Get Parents to Little League World Series
ark View Little League of Chula Vista made it to the 2009 Little League World Series. And the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyyay Nation made it possible for the players’ parents to
join their sons in Williamsport, PA, with a $15,000 donation.
“We were very happy to be able to do this and help the parents be part of something so amazing. We hope they
had a great time while watching their kids make a run at a Little League World Series title,” said Daniel J. Tucker, Chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
Since Little League only pays the cost of travel for players and coaches, family members who want to attend the international baseball tournament in Pennsylvania must raise their own money in a matter of days, a tall order, even in good economic times. Chairman Tucker and the rest of the Sycuan Tribal Council heard about the need for funding and approached Park View Little League administrators about a donation, which helped pay for the parents’ airfare and lodging expenses during the event. Sycuan also created special-edition baseball hats just for the players, coaches and parents. Due to the limited production and unique design, the hats quickly became a collector’s item.
NMew Ronald McDonald House Receives Steer Donation from Viejas
ore than 100 families with sick children enjoyed a sumptuous beef dinner said Viejas Tribal Chairman Bobby L. Barrett. “Being able to provide food for from a Viejas-donated steer on August 18th. e event was at the new these children and their families is just one way we have worked with the Ronald Ronald McDonald House in San Diego (RMHSD) courtesy of Viejas McDonald House, and we are honored to continue that commitment.”
Chef Arnold and the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
Viejas donated over 700 pounds of beef to celebrate the grand opening of the new
RMHSD, made possible through the Junior Livestock Auction held at the Eastern San Diego County Junior Fair earlier this year.
“Providing for the families in our community that may need an extra helping hand, especially during a tough time, has always been a high priority for the Viejas Tribe,”
CJelebrate Native American Culture at September Powwows
oin the celebrations of four Native American powwows during September. All Sycuan Reservation in El Cajon. Gourd dancing and singing contests attract tribes from powwows are open to the public and admission is free. Make sure you bring chairs all of the country. Don’t miss the arts and crafts sales and great food. Call 619-445-7776 and prepare for the sun and heat. for more information or visit www.sycuan.com.
e39thAnnualBaronaPowwowisonFriday,Sept.4ththroughSunday,Sept.6th,and showcases traditional Tribal dances, singing and music, a hand drum contest, authentic Native American cuisine and exquisite handcrafted arts and jewelry. e festivities will take place at the Barona Baseball Field (just one mile north of the Barona Resort & Casino) on the Barona Indian Reservation, located at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside.
Admissionandparkingarefree.Formoreinformation,pleasecall619-443-6612orvisit www.barona-nsn.gov.
On Friday, September 11th to Sunday, September 13th the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Traditional Gathering & 20th Annual Pow-wow takes place at the
On September 18th–20th the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians presents its 13th Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow at the Soboba Casino grounds in Anza. e powwow includes peon games, singing, dancing and drumming contests. Call 951-654-2765 for schedule and more information.
And on September 25th–27th don’t miss the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 19th AnnualThunder&LightningPowwow,withthebiggestbirdsingingcontestin America and renown Indian Market. e powwow is on the powwow grounds behind the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, in Cabazon, near Palm Springs. Call 800-252-4499 x23800 for schedule and more information.
September 2009 Gaming News (Continued)
HFarrah’s Rincon Fiore Steak and Seafood Wins Wine Spectator Award
or the third consecutive year, Wine Spectator Nationwide, less than 3,000 restaurants receive this Coloradolamb,andPaci cseafoodpreparedbyChefde magazine awarded Fiore Steak and Seafood honor. Cuisine Tam To. Fiore Steak and Seafood is open seven the Award of Excellence in the August edition’s From its opening in August 2002, Fiore Steak and days a week from 5:30–9:30 p.m. Sunday– ursday
e newly built RMHSD is expected to help 20,000 families each year. Since opening its doors in 1980, RMHSD has provided more than 140,000 nights of lodging for more than 14,000 families whose children face life-threatening illnesses and are receiving treatment at area hospitals. For more information, visit the website at www.rmhcsd.org or call 858-467-4750.
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. e awards are designed to recognize restaurants whose wine lists o er interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
BAad Beat Poker Jackpot at Casino Pauma
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s of press time, Casino Pauma’s Bad Beat Poker Jackpot was over $45,000! e last Bad Beat pay-o was $12,936 where the winning hand received $6,468,
and the remainder was split by eight players at $1,617 each. Bad Beat Poker is a progressive jackpot which applies to Texas Hold’em live play, cash games (excluding tournament
play). Pay-o to: Aces full of Tens or better,“beaten” by Quads or better.
Casino Pauma has live play, cash games seven days a week, starting at 5 p.m. Monday through ursday, and at 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday. e fun continues throughout the night. Check out the latest Bad Beat Poker Jackpot amount at www.casinopauma.com.
Seafood and its adjoining restaurant, the Oyster Bar, have been known for comfortable, relaxed elegance and commitment to superior quality product and service. Fiore serves Certi ed Angus beef, Kurobuta pork,
and 5:30–11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Reservations are recommended. For more information, or to schedule a reservation, call 760-751-7780.
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