San Manuel Custom Book

Reaching Common Ground PAGE 4 EDITORIAL CONTENTS 4 ‘We are rebuilding a community’ Former Tribal Chairman Henry Duro recalls the early days of the San Manuel reservation, and the community’s effort to reach common ground with federal, state and local governments. PAGE 6 CHAPTER ONE A tribe with a world view Not at all content with simply reaping the benefits of tribal gaming, leaders of San Manuel have looked to the future.They have elected to build on a foundation of tribal sovereignty a community of strong self-governance and laws; one that protects and preserves their culture and traditions and the Serrano way of life. 7 Three Fires make history with Sacramento Marriott 8 San Manuel Village nears completion 1 Giving is the Serrano way 0 6 PAGE 11 CHAPTER TWO San Manuel firefighters prove their mettle San Manuel’s role in confronting the Old Fire and providing aid in battling the Grand Prix blaze quickly dispelled what Smith said was the notion held by some local fire officials that the tribe had established a “Keystone Cop fire department.” 1 A day at the office 2 11 PAGE 1 4 CHAPTER THREE San Manuel Outreach 1 Cal State University at San Bernardino 4 ‘We are building a foundation of understanding’ 1 Operation Phoenix 5 Creating safe neighborhoods, and hope for the future 1 Loma Linda University Medical Center 6 A century of friendship PAGE 18 CHAPTER FOUR 14 Building a tribal government on San Manuel San Manuel has strictly adhered to the congressional intent of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, which was enacted to help tribes strengthen their governments and build strong, diversified economies. San Manuel has done just that. 21 Behind the scenes 18 PAGE 22 FRANCES ‘TU TU’ MORONGO ‘She loved to dance’ 3

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San Manuel Custom Book Contents Editorial Chapter One: A Tribe with a World View Three Fires Make History with Sacramento Marriott San Manuel Village Nears Completion Giving is the Serrano Way Chapter Two: San Manuel Firefighters Prove Their Mettle A Day at the Office Chapter Three: San Manuel Outreach Cal State University at San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Loma Linda University Medical Center Chapter Four: Building a Tribal Government on San Manuel Behind the Scenes Frances 'Tu Tu' Morongo

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