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IN the GRIN BIE visits Gila Crossing Community School Page 3 GRBC TV Guide

Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Page 4 Ira H. Hayes Post 84 color guard leads the Iwo Jima Landing Anniversary parade down Casa Blanca Road on Feb. 24. This marks the 73rd Anniversary of the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Gila River Police Christopher Lomahquahu morial Park where the grandstand Gila River Indian News Dept. reports was located. Page 5 Veterans from posts across The rumble of a chrome the state and country, descended two-engine propeller driven on Sacaton for the 73rd Anniver- B-25J Mitchell soared over the Congressman Lujan sary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising crowd and three brightly painted visits Gila River parade and ceremony held in Sac- yellow PT-17 Stearman biplanes aton, Ariz. on Feb. 24. signaled the beginning of the Health Care Tony McDaniel, Ira H. parade and flag-raising ceremo- Page 6 Hayes American Legion Post 84 ny. Adjutant, said that members of Below, honored guests for the post worked hard over the the parade were, Salvador Leon Billy Allen: Tales past seven months organizing the a World War II veteran Iwo Jima annual event, and were glad to see survivor Oliver Babbitts. from range it finally come to fruition. Babbitts was in the U.S. Page 7 McDaniel said, veterans Army as a Chief Warrant Officer groups from all over came out to 3 and was part of the Army Corps More Iwo Jima recognize the raising of the Amer- Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN of Engineers with the water dis- World War II veterans offer a salute as the American Flag held by parade coverage ican flag over Mount Suribachi on the St. Peter Indian Mission School passes through grand stand. tillation division, he landed on the island of Iwo Jima and of the Iwo Jima 5 days after the Marines service of veterans in recent wars. lined the sides of Casa Blanca the way down to the Matthew B. Page 8 Thousands of spectators Road from Skill Center Road all Juan – Ira H. Hayes Veterans Me- Continued on Page 8 GRIC Fit News

Miss Gila River and Jr. Miss say ‘thank you’ at farewell dinner Page 9 Roberto A. Jackson their farewell addresses, in which Tribal Education Gila River Indian News each young lady spoke about their The time has come for Miss respective reigns. Department starts Gila River Anissa Garcia and Jr. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis was CDESS Miss Gila River Haili Gonzales among the first to give remarks, to pass on their crowns to new and he spoke of the strides Miss Page 10 royalty. But before the 2018 Gila and Jr. Miss Gila River made over River Royalty Pageant takes place the year. “This year was a jour- Arizona Coyotes on March 3 at 4 p.m. at the Boys ney,” he said. When speaking of & Girls Clubs of the East Valley Gonzales, Gov. Lewis said, “I’m donates to CBCS Gila River Branch – Sacaton in so proud of where you’ve come District 3, Garcia and Gonzales this past year.” Page 12 shared the spotlight one last time Gov. Lewis also sees a bright at the 2017 Miss Gila River Roy- future for Garcia. “Anissa, you’re alty Farewell Dinner on Feb. 24 at going to have such great success Council Action the Anthony B. Shelde Building. in your life.” Sheets for February A large contingent of family, Following a traditional song Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN friends and supporters filled the Miss Gila River Anissa Garcia, left, hands a gift to Jr. Miss Gila Riv- 21, 2018 er Haili Gonzales at the Miss Gila River Royalty Farewell Dinner on Shelde Building to acknowledge Continued on Page 14 Page 15 Garcia and Gonzales and hear Feb. 24 at the Anthony B. Shelde Building. GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE GRRG CAREER FAIR MARCH 15, 2018 GOOD 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM FRIDAY Viola L. Johnson Administration Building 534 Gu U Ki Street, Sacaton, AZ 85147 CLOSURE For more information, call (520) 562-3321 Ext. 1342 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Komatke Health Center Ak-Chin Clinic H I M WEEK ALL CLINICS MARCH 18 - 24, 2018 Please join the HIM department in celebrating Health Information Professionals (HIP) week on March 21st, 2018. CLOSED The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) will honor and celebrate health information professionals during the 29th annual Health Information 3/30/2018 Professionals Week March 18–24, 2018.

Here are some information bytes on this integral department: 3/31/2018 • HIM is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records of hospital and clinic patients, meeting the needs of medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. PHARMACY • The departmentGila River is all about Indian the medical Community record and the CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 processes concerning the information contained with both paper and electronic record formats. HOURS • HIM responds to the need for health information from patients, healthcareGILA providers, and RIVERmany different HEALTH CARE third party requestors 3/30/18 ... CLOSED • All staff are responsible for safeguarding the recordsGRRG 3/31/18 ... 8:30 am - 10:00 pm from loss and unauthorized use, protecting the confidentiality and privacy of the patient, collaborating 4/1/18 ..... 10:00 am - 8:00 pm with all clinical departments who use the medical record, and ensuring proper documentation issues. • Most of all, HIM staff are responsible for relaying the Normal business hours will resume correct clinical information to the right person at the Monday, April 2, 2018. If you need right time for effective and efficient healthcare. immediate assistance, call 911 or There are 17 employees within GRHC’s HIM Department visit the Emergency Department at (both atHu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital and the Komatke Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital. Health Center). Fifteen of those 17 are Native Americans, and 12 are Community members.

Gila River Health Care (GRHC) is getting ready to hold the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) Program for youth and adults who are members of the EAGALA Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). The goal of the program is to help participants identify, face, and work through life issues and develop healthy coping skills, resiliency, and self-esteem.

The EAGALA program, comprised of eight to 12 classes, will provide youth with “hands on a horse” ground activities and will involve no horseback riding.

WHY HORSES? Horses are very intuitive creatures that respond with unique insight into exactly who we are in the moment. They are extremely sensitive to the actions of their handlers and have the uncanny ability to pick up on their feelings and reflect them. Therefore, horses are a fantastic instrument to use when getting a “read” on what is going on with a person. This is particularly useful with individuals who are unable or unwilling to verbally communicate their thoughts and/or feelings. Horses are large and powerful. This creates a natural opportunity for some to overcome fear and develop confidence. Working alongside a horse, in spite of those fears, creates confidence and provides wonderful insight when dealing with other intimidating and challenging situations in life.

For more program information, please contact Jaime Arthur, Prevention Administrator, at (520) 562-3321 ext. 3936.

Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Congressman Lujan visits Gila River Health Care facilities

Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Lt. Governor Robert Stone Community Council Representatives District 1 Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman District 2 Carol Schurz

District 3 Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Carolyn Williams GRHC Board of Directors Chairman Myron Schurz discusses the From L-R: New Mexico Congressman Ben Lujan stands with Gov. Rodney Jackson expansion of the Huhukam front entrance with Lujan on Feb. 20. Stephen Roe Lewis in front the new Hau’pal Health Center, that is District 4 nearing completion. Jennifer Allison Pamela Johnson Christopher Lomahquahu ing medical directors, provided tient entrance that is undergoing Barney Enos, Jr. Gila River Indian News insight into their area of patient a facelift. how Gila River has led by exam- Nada Celaya care. After the tour, Lujan said, ple in inspiring other tribal com- District 5 Congressman Ben Lujan re- Gemberling described the “I am impressed by the compre- munities across the country, by Franklin Pablo, Sr. cently toured Gila River Health- various departments housed in hensive services and capable fa- delivering [these] services to the Janice Stewart care facilities to see how much the Huhukam Memorial Hospital cilities that are available to the Community and its members.” Marlin Dixon they have grown in serving the and the expansion of the outpa- Community…we’ve always seen District 6 Community and their Native Anthony Villareal, Sr. neighbors nestled among the ur- Terrance B. Evans Charles Goldtooth ban centers of the Valley. When one thinks of tribal District 7 sovereignty, it evokes thoughts Devin Redbird of taking one’s own initiative to Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer address the needs of its members Shannon White, and acting upon them. Community Council Secretary New Mexico Congressman Gila River Indian News Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM 3rd Dis- trict), visited the Community to June M. Shorthair tour the GRHC facilities to get [email protected] a first-hand perspective on how Director of CPAO GRIC is managing its own health- (520) 562-9851 care on Feb. 20. Roberto A. Jackson Lujan said he was amazed [email protected] Managing Editor at the amount of infrastructure (520) 562-9719 the Community has built around healthcare and the comprehensive Christopher Lomahquahu services that are offered to their [email protected] Community Newsperson patients. (520) 562-9718 Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis talked about the visit by Lujan Aaron J. Tohtsoni and his support for tribal commu- [email protected] nities that are taking on their own Community Newsperson healthcare. (520) 562-9717 “He has been a really great Gina Goodman advocate to the community,” said [email protected] Lewis, “He sits on the House En- GRIN Secretary II (520) 562-9715 ergy and Commerce committee, Write to: that deals with communications Editor, GRIN and utility issues.” P.O. Box 459 Lujan’s list of work includes Sacaton, AZ 85147 Published letters or columns do not neces- issues relating to the Affordable Enroll in a clinical sarily reflect the opinion of the Health Care Act, the environment Editor or Gila River Indian Community. and education, for the citizens of LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes New Mexico and across the coun- letters and columns from readers. Let- research study ters should be limited to 200 words and try. be in good taste. Material that could be On this visit, Lewis gave libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. Lujan a brief show of the new All letters or columns should be signed GRHC Red Tail Hawk Health with the writer’s true name, address and Earn up to $250 per day Center that he said, is in the final telephone number in the event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only stages of construction and should the name of the writer will be printed in be opening this year. the paper. Letters or columns without Lewis said many of the a complete signature, name, address or Community’s traditional ele- phone number will not be acceptable to ments have been incorporated GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the right to edit submitted materials for into the buildings appearance and grammar, spelling and content. name, which in O’otham means, Gila River Indian Community Hau’pal for Red Tail Hawk. P.O. Box 459 Lewis said, “Lujan is on the Sacaton, AZ 85147 healthcare sub-committee that (520)562-9715 www.gricnews.org deals with these issues and advo- Material published in the Gila River Indian cates for them on behalf of Indian News may not be reproduced in any form Country.” without consent from the Gila River Indian The tour led Lujan to the Vi- Community ola Johnson Administrative build- ing in Sacaton, where he was in- troduced to the GRHC board of directors and Chief Executive Officer Scott Gemberling, includ- Page 4 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018 GRIC grant dollars to help cancer patients in rural areas Christopher Lomahquahu tion is dedicated to finding center, which over time, in- The grants coverage Gila River Indian News cures and treatments for curs a large amount of trav- includes 38 percent of pa- A local not-for-profit individuals with leukemia, el costs. tients, that live outside of organization extends their lymphoma, or myeloma, “These grants actual- the Phoenix and Tucson appreciation for the Gila which are different forms ly help our patients with metro area in all 15 coun- River Indian Community’s of blood cancers. their expenses related to ties of the state. financial contribution to- Brewer said that LLS that travel,” said Brewer In appreciation of the wards an important health is dedicated to funding about the PTAP, “So far we grant Brewer presented cause. treatments for patients by have distributed half of the council with two pieces of During a Communi- providing access to the grant that you have provid- artwork, that were made ty Council meeting at the treatments, that includes ed to 24 families, through a by three of the young LLS GRIC Governance Center, travel expenses through the $500-dollar annual grant.” patients, Naveah (age 6), the Leukemia & Lympho- Patient Travel Assistance The PTAP covers a Javen (age 9) and Abby ma Society Executive Di- Program for qualified re- variety of expenses that in- (age 8). rector Jim Brewer present- cipients. cludes lodging costs, toll, All three patients had ed two pieces of artwork Some of the services gas, plane/train tickets and received treatment and ser- before tribal leadership on they provide are nation- temporary housing. vices from LLS for a form Feb. 22. al and community-based Brewer said, that 92 of blood cancer and were In 2017 a grant was programs, co-pay assis- percent of those grants are recipients of the PTAP awarded to LLS, a 501(c) tance, clinical trial research provided to pediatric pa- grant. (3) organization, in the and peer-to-peer support tients that are under the age Brewer said, “The amount of $25,000 to help groups. of 18. grants are having the im- Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN them provide transporta- For some of the pa- Furthermore, 13 per- pact that we intended and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Executive Director Jim tion funds to patients that tients receiving assistance cent of the grant goes to we thank you so much for Brewer addresses Community Council on Feb. 22. reside in rural areas of the from LLS, they live in ru- Native American families that support that enables us state. ral communities, requiring or individuals that iden- to have them.” In a statement about them to travel far to the tify themselves as Native According to the LLS, it said the organiza- nearest cancer treatment American. grants proposal, LLS states that travel is one of the most needed services that presents a significant barri- er to accessing care that is identified by patients. He read a message that was written by Abby, which accompanied the artwork that said, “This is my big red heart and it has black blood all around it, but all the wires and colorful med- icine are going to help me get better.” Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis said the Communi- ty is proud to assist LLS, which helps fund an im- portant cause that affects many individuals across the country. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Art work created by patients who received care courte- sy of GRIC’s grant.

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520.796.8848 DO YOU HAVE INTERNET ACCESS? SETUP YOUR FREE ACCOUNT AT www.grbc.tv/membership-login [email protected] March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Gila River Police De- in reference to a theft of ve- cle was taken to. The vehi- ton): nal Charges suspect strangled the victim partment reserves the right hicle. Upon making contact cle was entered into NCIC Aggravated Assault – Shoplifting – A suspect using his forearm causing to restrict the release of cer- with the reporting party, (National Crime Informa- Officers were dispatched to entered two stores at the the victim to have difficulty tain reports which may not it was learned the vehicle tion Center) as stolen. At- a residence in reference to Phoenix Premium Outlet breathing. During the alter- be available or are current- which had been stolen was tempts were made to locate a juvenile suspect who as- and placed items in a bag cation an individual had to ly under investigation. a Polaris RZR. The vehi- the friend of the homeown- saulted two victims. During and left without paying. intervene to break up the cle had been parked by the er, but were met with nega- the course of the altercation Video footage was request- fight at which time she was January 21st 2018– trailer that the reporting tive results. one of the juveniles at- ed and is pending review struck in the head by an- January 27th, 2018 party lives in while work- Status: On-Going In- tempted to strike one of the for verification of the sus- other person or object. The ing. The vehicle was en- vestigation victims with a knife. The pect. suspect was located, arrest- District One (Black- tered into NCIC (National juvenile victim was located Status: Under Investi- ed and booked into DRS. water): Crime Information Center) District Six (Komat- on scene and booked into gation Status: Suspect was ar- Burglary –The report- as stolen and follow up is ke): JDRS. Shoplifting – Officers rested and booked into jail ing party stated someone being conducted. Aggravated Assault – Status: Suspect was ar- were dispatched to the broke out one of her win- Status: On-Going In- Officers were called to the rested and booked. Phoenix Premium Outlet in District Seven (Mar- dows and entered into the vestigation residence in reference to a Theft – The victim reference to a theft. Inves- icopa): residence. Miscellaneous Theft (shoplifting) – possible domestic violence called dispatch stating the tigation revealed multiple No incident involving items were taken and other The reporting party called disturbance. Contact was suspect (her boyfriend) pairs of earrings were taken part 1 crime items were damaged. Offi- dispatch in reference to a made with the suspect and took a cell phone and wal- from the Store. cers are continuing to fol- shoplifter. Upon the arrival the victim. While speaking let. The suspect fled the Status: Closed February 4 - February low up on the open case. of the officer it was learned with the suspect he stated residence running east. The Shoplifting – Officers 10, 2018 Status: On-Going In- the suspect had walked into it was a verbal altercation. suspect was not located at were dispatched to a store District One (Black- vestigation the store and concealed When the suspect learned the time of the incident but at the Phoenix Premium water): a hot dog, an alcoholic he was going to be detained follow up is being conduct- Outlet where investigation Aggravated Assault District Two (Sacaton beverage and then left the the suspect resisted and ran ed. revealed a female entered – The suspect committed Flats): store without paying. The out of the residence. A short Status: Under Investi- the store and grabbed a pair aggravated assault by in- No incidents involving vehicle license plate was foot pursuit took place and gation of sunglasses. The suspect tentionally running after part 1 crime observed via video surveil- the suspect was not locat- Theft – The victim then left the store walking the male victim with a steak lance and charges are pend- ed. The victim stated there stated a suspect had stolen past the point of sale with- knife in an aggressive and District Three (Saca- ing the identification of the was a verbal altercation a wheel barrel from their out paying for the item. The threatening manner. While ton): suspect. that turned physical when residence. store manager was able to the suspect chased after the Aggravated Assault – Status: On-Going In- the suspect grabbed her by Status: Under Investi- take a license plate number victim, the suspect stated, The victim and the suspect vestigation neck and squeezed. The gation down and was given to the “I’m going to get you”. The were engaged in a verbal Theft – The victim suspect was later located Weapon – Officers officer. A follow up will be suspect was gone prior to altercation. As the victim called dispatch to report the and interviewed regarding were dispatched to the Sa- conducted to identify and officer arrival. The charges went into the next room to theft of a generator. Upon the incident. caton Middle School in charge the suspect. have been longed form to separate from one anoth- making contact with the Status: Suspect was reference to criminal dam- Status: Under Investi- the law office. er, the suspect broke the victim it was learned the detained and interviewed age. Investigation revealed gation Status: Under Investi- bedroom door. During the victim and his wife were Burglary – Officers that three juvenile suspects Theft – The victim re- gation course of the altercation asleep in their RV trailer were dispatched to a res- were involved in an inci- ported theft of her casino the victim choked the sus- and woke up to the trail- idence in reference to a dent involving one of the ticket. While in the Lone Burglary – The suspect pect. The victim had dis- er swaying side to side. vehicle being broken into juvenile suspects to be in Butte Casino, the victim committed burglary by en- coloration, slightly swol- Thinking someone hit his and items taken. Contact possession of the a knife. stood up from her chair to tering the residence of the len, scratches and redness vehicle the victim checked was made with the victim, The other two juvenile sus- speak with casino employ- suspect with the intention around the area where she the immediate area of his who stated the front pas- pects used the knife to cut ee in reference to a winning. of committing theft. The complained of pain and truck and trailer. The victim senger window was broken up a seat while on the bus. The victim noticed the sus- suspect took grocery items, discomfort. The victim was then realized his generator with a brick and items were Each juvenile was informed pect near her machine as he household items along with transported to a local hos- was taken from the back removed. Photos were tak- that charges were being for- sat down the victim stated some other miscellaneous pital for further medical of his truck. The generator en of the damages, latent warded to the law office. that the machine was still items. treatment. was described as a Honda prints and other items were Contact was attempted with being used and the suspect Status: Suspect was Status: On-Going In- EU2000I. The generator reviewed. all guardians; but was not got up and walked away. booked into DRS vestigation was strapped down and in- Status: On-Going In- successful. The knife was Status: Under Investi- District Two (Sacaton Theft (shoplifting) – tertwined with wire locks, vestigation placed into evidence. gation Flats): Three male juvenile sus- however, the wires were Theft – Officers were Status: Closed No incidents involving pects entered into the store cut. Video surveillance is dispatched to the Vee Qui- District Five (Casa part 1 crime grabbing different items off pending to identify the ve- va Casino in reference to a District Four (Stotonic Blanca): the shelves and the refriger- hicle and suspects. subject stealing four trash Area): Aggravated Assault – District Three (Saca- ated coolers. The suspects Status: On-Going In- can toppers from the ca- Aggravated Assault The victim stated the two ton): then and walked out of the vestigation sino parking garage. The – The suspect committed were at a residence when Auto Theft – Officers store without attempting to Weapon – While con- subject transported items aggravated assault with law the suspect became angry met with the victim at the pay for the items. The sus- ducting a traffic stop on a from the parking garage in enforcement by fighting regarding issues that were police department in ref- pects were last observed vehicle for running a red a blue four door sedan. Vid- with the victim and then not in the victim’s control. erence to a stolen vehicle. running east bound on Pima light on State Route 347 eo footage will be reviewed striking them with a metal The verbal altercation oc- The investigation revealed Street. Officers are review- and Riggs Rd the driver to assist in identifying the chair. The suspect was tak- curred between the suspect the vehicle was last seen in ing footage and pending the was found to have an active subject. en into custody and booked and victim and quickly es- the area of Nelson Rd and suspect identification. warrant and the passenger Status: On-Going In- into DRS. calated into a physical al- St. Peters Rd where the ve- Status: On-Going In- was found to have a weap- vestigation Status: Suspect was ar- tercation where the suspect hicle was left when it broke vestigation on in his possession. The Theft – A male stole a rested and booked into jail “choked” the victim using down. The vehicle has not Theft – Reporting passenger did not want to Gas Pressure Washer from Aggravated Assault both his hands to squeeze been located and was en- party called dispatch to give up the weapon and ac- the Vee Quiva Casino. The – The suspect commit- her throat. tered into NCIC as stolen. report a theft of six heavy tively resisted while being suspect used a vehicle and ted aggravated assault by Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- duty batteries that belong detained. The passenger with the assistance of an- striking the victim in the gation gation to equipment machinery. was placed under arrest other Male the pressure face causing swelling and Shoplifting– Officers Auto Theft – Officers Contact was made with the and the weapon was seized. washer was taken from the a laceration. The suspect were dispatched to the Casa were dispatched to a res- reporting party, who stated Upon further investigation casino property in a Dodge was located in the bedroom Blanca Chevron Market in idence in reference to an they had been contacted by the weapon came back Caliber. The identifications and taken into custody. The reference to a shoplifting. auto theft. The investiga- the Pinal County Sheriff’s stolen out of the Maricopa are pending the review of victim stated the suspect Investigation revealed the tion revealed the victim al- Department in reference to County Sherriff’s Office. surveillance footage. became angry during a ver- suspect was observed pick- lowed a family member to the stolen batteries. GRPD Both subjects were booked Status: Open Investi- bal altercation and began ing up items off the shelves use the vehicle. While they made contact with the Pinal into Forth Avenue Jail and gation punching the victim in the and walked out of the store were in possession of the County Sheriff’s Office, the weapon and ammuni- face. without paying for them. vehicle it was taken from due to them locating the tion were impounded into District Seven (Mar- Status: Suspect was The suspect has been iden- the residence without per- stolen batteries. The sus- evidence. icopa): booked into jail tified and follow up will be mission by the suspect. The pect was located, with the Status: Suspects (both No incidents involving conducted. vehicle was entered into stolen property and arrested non native) were both ar- part 1 crime District Four (Lone Status: Under Investi- NCIC as stolen that was lat- in the Valley Farms area at rested and booked into jail Butte Area): gation er recovered the next day. the time of the incident. January 28th ~ Febru- Shoplifting – Officers Status: Under Investi- Status: Suspect was ar- District Five (Casa ary 3rd, 2018 were dispatched to the District Six (Komat- gation rested and booked into jail Blanca): District One (Black- Phoenix Premium Outlet ke): Theft – Officers were Auto Theft –A friend water): in reference to a theft. In- Aggravated Assault – dispatched to a residence District Four (Stotonic was asked to remove the No incidents involving vestigation revealed that Officers were called to a in reference to a stolen go Area): vehicle from her yard due part 1 crime the suspect removed goods residence in reference to a kart. The victim stated their No incidents involving to the owner not picking from three separate stores fight that occurred between red two-seater go kart was part 1 crime the vehicle up when they District Two – (Saca- without paying for any of siblings. Investigation re- taken from their front yard. stated it would be removed ton Flats): the merchandise. The sus- vealed that the victim and The go-kart was out of gas District Four (Lone within a month. The friend No incidents involving pect was contacted and the suspect were involved in a and had a low tire, thus had Butte Area): had an unknown person part 1 crime bag of merchandise was re- verbal argument when the Auto Theft– Officers pick up the vehicle and it turned to the stores. physical altercation ensued. Continued on Page 16 were dispatched to the area is not know where the vehi- District Three- (Saca- Status: Pending Crimi- During the altercation the Page 6 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018 BIE and tribal leaders tour Gila Crossing Community School New school construction project discussed for future in District 6 Aaron J. Tohtsoni Gila River Indian News riculum that students are learning. The agricultural class The Gila River Indian is very hands-on in addi- Community tribal council tion to classroom learning, met with the Bureau of In- as well as incorporating dian Education on Feb. 22 cultural lessons into the ag- to discuss the Gila Crossing riculture lessons. In the cul- School construction project tural classes, Gila Crossing as well as getting a tour of School, teaches both the the current Gila Crossing O’otham and Pee Posh lan- Community School. guages. “This is incredible for While on campus, they the Community; we hav- visited the school’s lone en’t seen a new school con- library that serves both structed in decades and this school campuses. is a real game changer for The site visit was an the education of our Com- important step in the pro- munity members, especial- cess as it gave BIE officials ly out here within the Gila a first-hand look at the cur- Crossing School commu- rent facilities, which are nity,” said Gov. Stephen mostly modular buildings. Roe Lewis. “We have a lot Gov. Lewis acknowl- of students going to school edge the long wait peri- off the reservation and it’s od for tribal communities going to draw a lot of those when it comes to school students back because we construction because lack are planning for a state-of- of available federal funds. the-art school. A school for The Community will be the future.” taking a new streamline On Thursday morning, process that has never been officials from the BIE and used in Indian Country. tribal council took a walk- That new process is cur- Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN ing tour of the Gila Cross- rently being discussed with Members of the tribal council and officials from the Bureau of Indian Education visit with a class from Gila Cross- ing Community School. the BIE and details were ing Community School during a walk-through visit. They visited kindergarten, not available but would ized, it will be presented to a new school in the Casa moving forward starting Gov. Lewis of a possible first grade and third grade speed up the process com- Congress for approval. Blanca community. to build in (fiscal year) timeline. classes. They also saw first- pared to waiting in the tra- If this new process is “Like I said in my ‘19 and hopefully have an The proposed future hand the agricultural and ditional manner. successful, Gov. Lewis said inaugural speech, we are 18-month schedule and to site is near the Komatke cultural classes and cur- Once the plan is final- it could be implemented for looking very aggressively be complete by 2020,” said Health Center in D6. Iwo Jima flag raising commemorated at dinner prior to parade in Sacaton

Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN The Puyallup Tribe of Indians makes a special presentation at the Iwo Jima Flag Lt. Gov. Robert Stone receives a present from a Puyallup tribal member from Taco- Raising Commemoration Dinner on Feb. 23 with a gift for Gov. Lewis. ma, Wash.

Roberto A. Jackson Gila River Indian News ceremonies, remarks from Hayes during his service. keynote speaker Robert the military Gov. Lewis zonan killed in World War Exactly 73 years after tribal leadership, acknowl- However, Hayes’ percep- Balwanz. Balwanz, who said, “You are truly our he- I. six Marines, including the edgments and prayers at tion of his actions differed served in the Army with roes.” David Bean, Puyallup late Ira H. Hayes, raised the the Boys & Girls Clubs of from the records. “He did GRIC veteran Gary Ander- Before singing a tra- Tribe of Indians (Tacoma, flag on Mount Suribachi the East Valley Gila River not perceive himself as a son, spoke of his father who ditional song to honor the Wash.) council member, at the Battle of Iwo Jima, Branch – Sacaton in Dis- hero, as we all know,” said was wounded at the Battle veterans, Lt. Gov. Stone and members of the Puy- veterans invited to the Gila trict 3. Juan. Hayes distinguished of Iwo Jima on March 5, said, “I strongly believe in allup Tribe veteran group, River Indian Community Commander Chesley himself through acts of 1945. the power of our people,” presented Gov. Lewis and raised their glasses to those Juan Jr., was introduced heroism including saving a Gov. Stephen Roe and “whatever we do, it’s a Lt. Gov. Stone with gifts brave men at a banquet on early in the agenda, and fellow Marine’s life. Juan Lewis was a guest speaker part of us, and especially in of salmon medallions. The Feb. 23. On the night prior he welcomed the visitors, honored Hayes by saying and he thanked Post 84 and the military.” Puyallup are a fishing peo- to the annual parade com- particularly those from out what the late Marine never the Ira H. Hayes Auxiliary In year’s past at the ple and the salmon hold im- memorating the anniver- of state. Juan recounted magnified: “Ira Hayes was Unit 84 for hosting the vet- dinner, visitors have pre- portant significance in their sary of the Iwo Jima flag his research on the Battle a hero.” erans. sented the Community history and culture. raising, the Ira H. Hayes of Iwo Jima for an essay The food was served, He also recognized with gifts and offerings. Assisting during the American Legion Post he wrote as a sophomore after an opening prayer by Wayne Allison and other This year, a representative event were 10 Casa Grande 84 hosted veteran groups in high school. Accord- Lt. Gov. Robert Stone, and members of Hayes’ family from the American Legion Union High School stu- from across the state and ing to his research, he said the Remembrance Table who attended the dinner. Mathew B. Juan Post 35 dents, who volunteered in- the country for a dinner, there were many accounts Ceremony, which was fol- When referring to the men presented Post 84 with art- cluding several members of which included special of bravery exhibited by lowed by an address from and women who served in work of Juan, the first Ari- the CGUHS Amerind Club. March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 7

veda, a horse trader from wild cattle in the thicket. horns as wide as a horse is life at the plant and “Viejo” Sonora. The Wilbur-Cruce (Our O’odham word vakial long? The cowboys gath- became a minor celebrity. ranch horses were kept as comes from the Spanish ered and decided to capture The Arizona Republic ran a closed herd.) Arizona’s word vaquero. Vapkial is this “keli.” Following the an article about the cap- cattle or haivan industry the plural word, cowboys.) plan, “keli” was chased out ture of the longhorn but A’AGASomething to be told or talked about took hold when the Spanish They saw an opportunity of the thicket, roped and government gave out large and would capture some of had plenty of fight in him. was wrong in reporting that in 1540. A few of these Arizona land grants for the wild cattle to sell. Eas- To avoid being gored or Ralston Allen roped the first cattle and horses in raising cattle. An O’odham ier said than done --loose trampled; the roped steer steer. In his younger days, Arizona may have escaped revolt in 1751, resulted in sand, mesquite stumps, and was tied to an old kui or Ralston and others did rope but were probably eaten missions and haciendas mean bulls were hazard- mesquite stump and left for or died from exhaustion, to be abandoned and soon ous to man and horse. But three days. Tribal member and capture wild livestock according to information wild haivan roamed south- cowboys being cowboys, Ralston Allen, an Arizona in the thicket but that was from a 1989 article by Lar- ern Arizona; the Mormon danger was an added thrill. State Livestock Inspec- in another age. Today ani- ry Allen; Roots of the Ar- Battalion was attacked by Riders would descend into tor, checked the brand. It mal capture is highly reg- izona Livestock Industry. wild bulls in 1846. After the thicket along cow trails turned out that “Keli” was ulated by federal, state and Roughly 150 years later the Civil War, Texas long- but dismounted when the a longhorn steer whose tribal agencies. Pa:l or Padre Kino realized horn cattle were moved in thick brush stopped the brand showed he belonged stock raising and farming search of markets or range- ride. The wild haivan to a millionaire liquor dis- Information was was the best way to edu- lands, Arizona included. would run out of the thicket tributor and rancher named taken from these sourc- cate O’odham -and provide Cattle would become one to escape, but ropers on the Kemper Marley who pas- es; file:///C:/Users/billy/ free labor for the missions. of the 5 main industries edge of the thicket where tured haivan on our jeved. Downloads/10695-10237- By Billy Allen Eventually horses and cat- when Arizona became a ready to take them down. It was common practice 1-PB%20(1).pdf. The Ar- tle or haivan were distrib- state. Around 1970, a pro- for O’otham to lease their izona Republic, (January About four and a half uted to Tohono O’odham The New York Thicket longed drought shrunk the fields to ranchers and- cat centuries ago, Fray Marcos villages. (In 1987, 120 is a thick growth of native water supply in the thick- tlemen at the time. The 18,1975), article by Robert de Niza may have come Colonial Spanish “mis- vegetation on our jeved or et, forcing wild haivan out old steer was taken to Par- L. Thomas and http://pa- through Arizona to spread sion-type” horses were dis- land, close to the West End. from the safety of the thick- amount Packing Company drekino.com/kino-legacy/ Christianity among Na- covered on a ranch west of During the last century the et in search of water. Na- in Casa Grande where the horseman/. The Critical- tives and look for riches. Tubac, in southern Arizona. thicket became a haven for tive cowboys soon noticed owner, J. B. Brown, bought ly Endangered Colonial Based upon de Niza’s re- In 1885, the ranch owner, lost livestock. Periodically giant hoof prints, could the him for $278. Mr. Brown ports Francisco Coronado the Wilbur-Cruce family, Native cowboys or vapkial “keli haivan” story the old decided to allow the long- Spanish Mission Horse would later lead an expe- purchased 25 mares and a had to gather their haivan ones told be true? Was there horn, now renamed “Vie- by Deb Wolfe. Noticias de dition north towards Zuni stallion from Juan Sepul- which had mixed with the really an old man steer with jo,” to live out his natural Anza No. 52 July 2012. Championship bid falls short for Skyline Gila River Aaron J. Tohtsoni one point after Anthony Gila River Indian News Escalante scored on a fast break with 2:13 left in the opening quarter. An unproductive third Ha:san responded quarter doomed the Skyline with a basket but Michael Gila River Mustangs in the Brown hit a jumper to keep Canyon Athletic Associa- the Mustangs within a sin- tion Division I state basket- gle point. Another Escalan- ball championship against te lay up just before the the Tucson Ha:san Prepara- buzzer made it 13-12, with tory & Leadership School the Hawks leading after the Hawks at Talking Resort first quarter. Stick Arena in downtown Escalante hit a Phoenix. three-pointer to tie the The Hawks flew away game early in the second with a 78-65 victory and quarter and the two teams Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN the state championship. battled back and forth. Skyline Prep’s Isaac Miguel boxes out a Ha:san Prep player during the CAA Div. 1 state championship game at “I think my boys Leading 29-27, Escalan- Talking Resort Stick Arena. played hard, we are al- te scored on a breakaway ways undersized and un- layup and Francisco Cas- out of the gates to start the But from there it was fourth, cutting the lead to They were ranked fourth in dermanned, we are a six- tro added a pair of free second half. They opened all Ha:san, ending the quar- single digits with 33 sec- CAA Div. 1 rankings. They man team,” said their head throws for a 33-27 lead. the second half on 9-0 run ter with another 9-0 run to onds left in the game but beat 13th-ranked ACP coach. “Our whole season, After a Hawks’ basket, during the first three min- take a commanding 52-43 not enough as the Hawks (81-51), 5th-ranked Orme we’ve been able to come Skyline went on a 6-0 run utes to take a 43-41 lead. lead into the fourth quarter. capitalized on free throws School (83-30), upset back and turn off and on. with baskets from Malachi Castro ended Skyline’s Their lead grew to as at the end. top-ranked Madison High It came back to bite us, we Case, Brown and Castro to drought with a layup to tie much as 14-points as the The Mustangs finished School (86-78) to get to the were sitting back waiting open up a 39-29 lead with the game. Mustangs faded late in the the season with 15-1 record. state championship game. to turn on and it didn’t turn 1:21 left in the half. After a on.” Brown basket, the Hawks After falling behind managed to score twice be- early, the Mustangs start- fore halftime to cut into the ed to rally. Trailing 7-2, Mustangs’ lead, 41-34. the Mustangs got within Ha:san came storming

Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN The Skyline Prep Mustangs pose with the runner-up trophy after falling in the CAA Div. 1 championship game to the Tucson Ha:san Prep Hawks. Page 8 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018 Iwo Jima Parade From page 1 took the island. Among them were a trio of Marines, who served in WWII, Dennis Kavana- ugh with F Company, 4th Marine Division, 2nd Bat- talion, 23rd Marine Regi- ment, Jim Thompson 4th Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Marine Division, 4th Sig- Post 84 members awards the Cochise County Marine float a nal Company and Walter ribbon for an exceptional parade entry. L. “Doc” Davidson, who served with K Company, 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Reg- iment. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Spectators cheered and Marines from the Cochise Country Marine post reenact the raising of the flag atop applauded passing floats Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. filled with veteran digni- taries from across North America and a variety of tribal nations. Representing the Gila River Indian Community in the parade were Gov. Ste- phen Roe Lewis, Lt. Gov. Robert Stone, a large group Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN of St. Peter Indian Mission WWII Veteran Salvador Leon lays a wreath on the POW/MIA School students carrying a monument at Ira H. Hayes-Matthew B. Juan Park. U.S. flag, and the Achem A’al Indigenous Pima Bas- ket Dancers, the Gila River Basket Dancers, and much more. A wave of floats from tribal communities includ- ed the Tohono O’odham Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Nation, Navajo Nation, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and father, Rodney Lewis lay a wreath at the Iwo Jima mon- Yakama Nation, North Da- ument in Sacaton on Feb. 24. kota, and several veterans posts and associations. death marked the first time have the chance to stand “We stand in awe of what As the parade wound a Pima Indian was killed here today because of the you have accomplished down, the large crowd of in the Pacific Theatre in service of men and women and your commitment, and spectators was invited to World War II.” like Ira Hayes, who fought each of us working in our make their way across the Lewis said that sever- courageously, who risked own way to bring honor Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN street to the Ira H. Hayes/ al months later in a letter to everything so that we can to your service and to con- Lt. Gov. Robert Stone lays a wreath in remembrance of Mat- Matthew B. Juan memorial thew B. Juan, who was the first Arizonan to be killed in World his own family, Ira Hayes be free.” tinue on in your footsteps. park where master of cere- War I. said he had been moved by He said Hayes was Our community will never monies welcomed the audi- Lewis’s willingness to give and will always be a true forget you and we will do ence to the Community. “Each of our families inspiration to him through- his own life to protect the hero, despite shying away everything in our power to There, Lewis said, has its stories of a son who out his life and that like country. from the title of “hero’ for support our veterans and to that it is an honor to host went off to war and served many families of the Com- Just two years later, his courageous actions at live up to your example.” so many veterans groups with distinction, a daughter munity, they have sent a on Feb. 23, 1945, Hayes, the Battle of Iwo Jima as is After the event’s dig- from across Arizona and for who the service meant loved one off to war. along with Harold Schultz, the title for all Community nitaries concluded their the country, that they are more than self, a relative “My granddad’s broth- Michael Strank, Franklin members, who enlisted into speeches, five wreaths were deserving of respect and we never got the chance to er enlisted [during] World Sousley, Rene Gagnon, and the armed forces and have blessed and placed at each gratitude for making the know well, but who we re- War II…[and] served as a Harlon Block, would raise fought in wars since then. of the veterans memorial trip to the Community for gard with deep pride every member of the First Ma- the U.S. flag over the island “To each of you veter- park’s monuments; the Iwo the parade. single time we hear their rine Division Reinforced,” of Iwo Jima, he said. ans here today, to the mem- Jima, Matthew B. Juan, He said they carry so name,” said Lewis. “In my said Lewis. “[He] was also “Ira Hayes stands as bers of the Ira Hayes fam- Purple Heart, Women vet- many qualities that are of- family, that man is Corpo- a dear friend of Ira Hayes.” a giant to generation upon ily, and my family, and all erans, and P.O.W./M.I.A. ten forgotten today like, ral Richard Lewis.” “Richard Lewis fought generation of Gila River the many Community fam- monuments. service, sacrifice, pride, Lewis said that while until a mid-January day in Indian Community mem- ilies who send loved ones commitment, honor and he had never met his grand- 1943 when he was killed bers,” said Lewis. “We, off to…war let me close by courage. father’s brother, he was an in action,” he said. “His the fortunate many, who saying this,” said Lewis. “SAFE NEIGHBOR” Crime Prevention Program Indian Community. River Indian Community. The second is the The third and final por- mation will be relayed to Gila River Indian • Tanker truck backed The first of these fac- boundaries of the commu- tion of "Safe Neighbor" is the Police for investigation. Community up to a wash? Make a “Safe tors is the community itself. nity. The boundaries allow the commitment of the Gila Additionally, reporting ac- Neighbor” call. Many of the members here Community Members to River Indian Community tivity to the District Service Thanks for taking the • Unknown vehicle have spent most of their exercise their sovereignty. Tribal Government to pro- Center coordinator or Dis- time to read the Chem- circling the neighborhood? lives within the commu- As such, when a commu- tect the rights and sover- trict Council Member will ical Tribal Emergency Make a “Safe Neighbor” nity. No one knows better nity member sees someone eignty of all citizens of the also get the information Response Commission’s call. when something doesn’t inside the borders of Gila Gila River Indian Commu- passed onto law enforce- (C-TERC) article on the • Truck full of trash belong than the person who River, they have the right nity. If you do not wish to ment and corresponding “Safe Neighbor” crime pre- driving towards a desert is in that area every day. So to know if that person has be involved, you don’t have agencies to ensure the safe- vention program, written area? Make a “Safe Neigh- if every day your neighbor legitimate business within to be. All callers can remain ty of the entire community. by Gila River Police De- bor” call. goes to work at 8 am and the community. Since no anonymous, but still pro- I closing, I would like partment. • People arguing in there is not usually a vehi- one expects our community vide information about sus- to say thank you for taking We have chosen to uti- your neighborhood? Make cle at their house, but today members to actively con- picious activity. This infor- the time to read about some lize a “Safe Neighbor” pro- a “Safe Neighbor” call. a pick-up truck is backed front people who appear out mation does not have to be of the Suspicious Activity gram to report “Suspicious • Gunfire on the com- up to your neighbors front of place, we are encourag- given directly to the Police you may encounter on a Activity. munity? Make a “Safe door, you know that is not ing the use of "Safe Neigh- Department. If a citizen of daily basis and how to re- What is considered Neighbor” call. normal. Utilize the "Safe bor". If you see someone the Gila River Indian Com- port it. The bottom line is suspicious activity? Any- The “Safe Neighbor” Neighbor" program by in an area where you don’t munity reports information if something doesn’t seem thing observed that is out of program can be successful calling the Gila River Po- think they belong, call the to the Fire Department, right to you, it may not be. the normal routine for the because of the unique fac- lice Department to let them Gila River Police Depart- Public Works, or Tribal members of the Gila River tors found here in the Gila know something isn’t right. ment to let them know. Social Services the infor- March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 9 GRIC FIT NEWS EVENTS Chair Volleyball Tournament Iwo Jima Event was a success. There was over 170 • Tribal leadership Chair Volleyball Tournament is runners and 65 walkers. This is great news that we scheduled March 24, 2018. Come out and enjoy GRIC have more runners than walkers this year. Health- Governor and Lt. Governor along with other tribes as ier lifestyles are they compete for the bragging right’s trophy. changing lives. March to MCT run- ners received their third medals with bags. Even the ba- bies participated in the run. Next issue will list winners. MCT Marathon Saturday 3/3/18 see you there!

Gila River Tribal Recreation

Team Name Wins Loses 16- 17-year-old youth league will be starting soon. 1. GR Hawks I 3 1 Gila River Tribal Recreation 2. GR Hawks II 2 2

3. Snake Town 3 1 4. Ak-Chin 3 1 5. Boys and Girls Club 2 2

6. San Lucy 0 4

7. Braves 0 4 Attention Coaches this is a Free recreational league. The league is to enhance the skill sets of high school 8. Chumaths 3 1 players in the sport of basketball. The league is also Standings after February 17, 2018 designed to encourage sportsmanship in a positive and competitive environment. All Coaches must adhere to the new background procedures before participating. EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT Ryan is a Fitness Instructor employed Ryan Duran with Gila River Indian Community for the past 12 years and a native of New Mexi- Registration Begins Monday March 12, 2018 co. He states he has a desire to share with others the benefits of living a healthy ac- Registration Ends Friday March 30, 2018 tive lifestyle. He motivates the clients and League begins Friday April 13, 2018 inspires others to reach their own personal goals. Ryan will be leaving this week to Open to the first ten (10) teams follow his passion and experience a new First Come First Served journey in his life. He states he is excited to go and help others but will miss Gila River dearly. This saddens us all but we are happy for him to soar into new adven- tures. Thank you Ryan for your great cus- tomer service to the community. Please contact Duane at Tribal Recreation @ 5205626087 or email [email protected] Page 10 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018 March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 11

PARADEMarch 10, 2018 • Sacaton, AZ

PARADE START TIME: 9AM

Parade Route Begins at u i and Bluebird Roads will travel ast on Bluebird Road then left on Cholla Road Parade will end at eed Farm Road ee ap. 2018 Mul-Chu-Tha Parade Route

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or more information contact Special Events Coordinator 520 562-713, CPA ffice 520562-715 or visit, www.mul-chu-tha.com Return entry forms by either A 520562.712 or Email mulchuthagric.nsn.us Parade application deadline: onday February 2 208 Gila River Indian Community shall not be held responsible for bodily injury, theft, or damages incurred during the Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo. Page 12 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018 Over 30 skaters enter the Shred in the Name of Love competition Crime victim services also presented in conjunction with Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Photo courtesy of Seven Layer Army Skateboards Over 30 Community skateboarders took part in the Shred in the Name of Love Skate- boarding competition.

Aaron J. Tohtsoni Gila River Indian News

The 3rd Annual Shred in the Name of Love skate- board competition took place on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Santan Skate Park in District 4, with over 30 skateboarders coming out. The competition featured three age divi- sions including 7-10 year olds, 11-15-year olds and Photo courtesy of Seven Layer Army Skateboards 16 years and up. Sponsor- L-R: Adrian Thomas, Jeremy Rhodes and Taymen Chat- ing the skate competition lin finished as the top three in the 16 and up division. was District 4 Recreation top three finishers in the 16 youth. in collaboration with Crime and up division were Adri- “They have booths set Victim Services and Seven an Thomas, Jeremy Rhodes up,” said organizer, Reuben success.” the Community’s youth. down is scheduled for Layer Army Skateboards. and Taymen Chatlin. Ringlero. “They have dis- On hand at the skate This event is on the March 10, 2018 at the Sac- The top three finishers in February was Teen cussions about dating vio- competition was Elemen- heels of the successful San aton skate park with on-site the 7-10-year-old division Dating Violence Awareness lence issues and Crime Vic- tal Awareness, a 501 c3 Tan Skate Jam that was registration taking place on were Samuel Alman, Van Month and Crime Victim tim Services goes through non-profit, that is associ- held in District 4 in Decem- the day of, which is free, Johns and Mickey Allison. Services uses this annual and educates and informs ated with the popular Ele- ber and precursor to the Sac and will be open to all Na- The top three finishers in event to reach the target de- them. They ask questions ment Skateboards company City Throwdown that takes tive Americans regardless the 11-15-year-old division mographic to bring aware- and whoever answers, we and brought a team of pro- place during the Mul-Chu- of tribal affiliation. were Johnny Brown, Jacob ness to the Community’s have prizes. It was a big fessional amateur skate- Tha festivities. Jones and Ceto Ortiz. The boarders to hang out with The Sac City Throw- Arizona Coyotes present check to Casa Blanca Community School Grant money to assist Robotics Program and STEM learning skills

Roberto A. Jackson The money will pro- Gila River Indian News vide equipment and other When it comes to rais- materials for the club as ing money and providing the students learn basic grants for needy causes in programming and STEM Arizona, the Arizona Coy- skills. “We can enrich what otes remain number one. we have and grow this pro- The latest example of the gram with the funding that Coyotes’ generosity came we are receiving,” said Ter- during the first period of ri Marsoobian, gifted pro- their home game against gram teacher. the Edmonton Oilers at Several students at- Gila River Arena on Feb. tended the game in honor 17, when the Arizona Coy- of the check presentation. otes Foundation presented “It’s such a joy to see [the Casa Blanca Community students] have big smiles,” School’s Robotics Club said Marsoobian. with a $5,000 check. Casa FOX Sports Arizo- Blanca students, staff, na aired a segment on the board members and Gov. donation and featured the Stephen Roe Lewis accept- Robotics Program, which ed the check from Ahron was filmed at Casa Blan- Cohen, Chief Operating ca Community School and Officer, General Counsel & showed the 7-10 year-old Alternate Governor, Arizo- students working with ro- na Coyotes and were filmed bots and computers. during the game in a special Ira H. Hayes American Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN presentation. “We want- Legion Post 84 participated Casa Blanca Community School students hold up a $5,000 check from the Arizona Coyotes to be used in the Robotics ed to provide this check to in the opening ceremonies Program. Front row from left: Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, Syndel Preston, Zylus Jones, Jaden Jackson and Ahron Cohen, Arizona Coyotes Chief Operation Officer. Middle row from left, Angelina Donahue, Kaylee Luna and Terri Marsoobian, really help [the Robotics by posting the colors for CBCS Robotics Coach. Back row from left, James Lopez, Robotics Coach, Phillip Ahmsaty, CBCS Board Member, and Club] grow and give back the singing of the national Darren Pedro-Martinez, CBCS Board Member. to this great elementary anthem. school,” said Cohen. March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 13

Lt. Governor Robert Stone

Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Future Forum at Heard Museum feature Gov. Lewis and Congressman Gallego

Christopher Lomahquahu the youth of America, who Gila River Indian News share aspirations of going Gov. Stephen Roe to college and making a dif- Lewis spoke at the Heard ference in their community. Museum along with Con- He spoke about the gressman Ruben Gallego unique nature of tribal com- (AZ-7) and Eric Swalwell munities and how tribal (CA-15) to talk about the members everywhere have needs of youth in Indian dreams of achieving great Country at the Future Fo- things against the backdrop rum on Feb. 9. of a growing economy. The Future Forum is a “The understanding is collaborative effort led by that the economy is chang- a listening team of House ing pretty fast, education is Democrats, such as, Steph- getting more and more ex- anie Murphy (FL-07), Seth pensive,” said Swalwell. Moulton (MA-06), includ- He said in order to ing Gallego and Swalwell. address the issues youth The meeting was host- face with succeeding in ed in collaboration with this country is to meet with the Inter-Tribal Council of them in a candid and honest Arizona, House Democrats discussion, which he feels and tribal leaders from is the most effective way of around the state of Arizona. communicating the issues. The idea of the forum On hand to discuss is- is to of invite youth from sues among the youth in Native communities to his community was Vice discuss what issues affect President of the Akimel them. O’odham Pee-Posh Youth Lewis said, Arizona Council Angel Raynaldo is Indian Country, “We Ortiz, age 17. have such a strong and Ortiz spoke on the is- long-standing history of sue of teen suicide that has Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN tribal nations and govern- affected young Community From L-R: Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and Ruben Gallego (AZ-7) discuss issues that impact ments that have fought for members in recent years. today’s Native youth at the Future Forum at the Heard Museum on Feb. 9. important causes such as, “The issues that we water rights, lands issues have today and that we suicide…there’s just not University Political Sci- those connections on many stead having an education and voting.” had for years on the Com- enough behavioral health ence and Indian Studies issues with the people that pipeline to college,” said He said it is important munity is suicide,” said resources that we are get- Freshman Daniel Lewis, are in positions of change,” Lewis, “When we see the to have adequate represen- Ortiz, “Now we are focus- ting from the federal gov- said opportunities for the said Daniel. youth getting involved in tation in all facets of gov- ing more on suicide aware- ernment, specific to these youth to be more familiar Lewis, said that it is drug abuse, alcohol and so- ernment and how that im- ness. Just recently I went types of issues.” with the political process issues like what the youth cial problems, and gangs… pacts tribal members, like to a wake and funeral for Young River Peoples and how it can help indi- have shared that are the re- those crimes committed on the youth. a young man, who took his Council President, Som- viduals his age to advocate sult of not having opportu- an Indian reservation are “Issues such as repre- own life.” mer Lopez, from the Salt around these issues of be- nities in their communities federal crimes.” sentation, getting our youth He said, as a youth and River Pima-Maricopa Indi- havioral health and drug that leads them towards de- Lewis said by being involved is important,” said being part of the AOPPYC, an Community, said in her abuse is an important need. structive behavior. proactive in creating op- Lewis, “We hold a respon- provides opportunities to community drug/substance “I think we need to “Within Indian Coun- portunities on reservations sibility as dual citizens of be involved in addressing use is also an issue faced by create some form of stud- try we need more interven- gives them hope and allows our tribal communities, the issues that are close to teens. ies in the local universities tions to break the pipeline them to think in a positive Arizona and the United home. “In my community, I that educate [us], as native of our next generation way that shows they have a States.” Another aspect of teen believe we can create a bet- students, on how to make going to prison and in- voice and a future. Gallego, said the future suicide that Ortiz men- ter future for our forum is about reaching tioned is domestic violence. children, as teens, out to youth from all over “Domestic violence is more even though it the country, that includes associated with alcoholism sometimes falls on members of tribes as well. and parents who are alco- the adults,” said He said being part of holics, tend to domestically Lopez. the Future Forum is about abuse, tend to physically Lopez said creating diversity and in- abuse, mentally abuse and through the past cluding people of all races sexually abuse these chil- year, they have into the conversation. dren today.” tried to bring more Of those topics dis- He said there is a need substance abuse cussed was the responsibil- for more services commit- education to the ity of members of Congress ted to addressing behav- youth for them to be the voice of those ioral health issues with to learn about the from rural areas of the leg- suicide and domestic vi- dangerous effects islative districts they rep- olence, as he stated have drugs have on the resent, which may include a causal relationship, and body and mind. tribal communities. recommended the addition “It’s a really “So, my goal here is to for more behavioral health bad place for the listen. We will be traveling professionals working in younger kids to to different states and take the Community. grow up in to be what we learn and trans- Lewis echoed Ortiz’s exposed to drugs, form that into legislation remarks, “We need more it’s not a good and policy actions,” said behavioral health resourc- way for them to Gallego. es, [we] are having to deal learn about the Swalwell shared Gal- with the triage of those is- effects of drugs,” lego’s thoughts, saying it sues the youth have, espe- she said. was important to hear from cially around thoughts of Arizona State Page 14 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018

I came a long way from the beginning,” said Garcia. Garcia also saved spe- cial comments for her roy- alty counterpart Gonzales. “I’m very proud of you, Haili, for coming this far.” Garcia and Gonzales closed out their remarks with a gift presentation for individuals they were thankful for over the past year. Following the official Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN agenda, guests joined in a The contestants for the 2018 pageant were introduced at the farewell dinner. From left, Gabrielle Garcia (Jr. dance with music provided Miss), Shantell Terrazas, Samiria Juan (Jr. Miss), Au- by T.O. Mumsigo. tumn Cooper and Ashely Sue Pasqual. Garcia’s farewell tour also included an address role-model for the youth of He said Garcia brought before Community Council the Community and that it new ideas to the Communi- Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN meeting on February 21. was especially important to ty’s culture and the events The 2017 Royalty thank former and current Royalty Committee members. From left, “It’s been a humbling promote positive messages that she has hosted with Mildred Manuel, Lisa Hendricks, Anissa Garcia, Kelly Whitman, Haili Gonzales, Di- experience to represent the through immersing herself Toka and Shungival. ana Antone and former committee member Reylynne Williams. Community, not only lo- in cultural activities. Gov. Stephen Roe Gila River are Samiria Gonzales balanced cally, but nationally,” said Lt. Gov. Robert Stone Lewis echoed Stone’s re- Farewell Juan, District 5 and Gabri- sports, school and holding Anissa Garcia, as her time encouraged Garcia to con- marks, “You represented elle Garcia, District 3. the title of Jr. Miss Gila as the 2017-2018 Miss Gila tinue participating in her our Community in so many dinner In Gonzales’ farewell River in what she called, “a River came to a close. educational studies and different events both off From page 1 address, she acknowledged great year.” Garcia said balancing participation in cultural and on the reservation with her parents, godparents, the Garcia also had a a full schedule added to her games like Toka. dignity and respect…You and dance presentation, the former and current mem- grateful farewell address, personal growth through “I wanted to thank you are a true role model among contestants in the upcom- bers of the Gila River Roy- in which she recognized her her year of reign. for the opportunity that the youth.” ing pageant were intro- alty Committee as well as mother Darren Pedro-Mar- “I got to learn a lot you’ve had here in the last He said Garcia was a duced. Running for Miss those who had a hand in tinez and family, friends more of who I am, that I am year in the Community, positive influence on the Gila River is Ashley Sue helping her represent the and elders. Garcia is a stu- able to step out of my own in your position in all the youth, that find themselves Pasqual, District 3, Shan- Community this past year. dent at Chandler-Gilbert box to better and to work work you have done and often facing my challenges, tell Terrazas, District 4, and “I couldn’t have done it Community College and on my public speaking.” your words of encourage- and need a role-model to Autumn Cooper, District 4. without you guys,” she works as a recreation aide She said part of her ment to the youth,” said give then constructive ad- The contestants for Jr. Miss said. for District 5. “I do feel like reign entailed being a Stone. vice. Running with Royalty events promote healthy, wellness lifestyle Aaron J. Tohtsoni Gila River Indian News Miss Gila River Anissa Garcia hosted three events over President’s Day Week- end in one of her final acts before passing on her title. Running with Royalty took place in the morning on Feb. 19, at the Mul-Chu- Tha Fairgrounds in District 3. Later in the day, Garcia hosted toka and songivu’l tournaments in District 4 at the Stotonic Ballpark. “The turnout was good for the events hosted by myself, especially, with the type of day we were having with the weather,” Photo courtesy of Anissa Garcia said Garcia, referencing the Photo courtesy of Anissa Garcia windy, dusty, grey day. Miss Gila River Anissa Garcia poses with one of the Miss Gila River Anissa Garcia also hosted a toka and songivu’l tournament to pro- The run and walk mote having a healthy lifestyle and staying active. brought around 80 par- participants in the Running with Royalty Run and Walk. ticipants. Around 11 peo- the toka tournament. The platform she undertook “My platform for Miss ly, physically, mentally and “I also play toka and felt it ple took part in songivu’l events were Garcia’s way when she accepted the title Gila River was living a spiritually and I felt these fit all of the areas.” and 10 teams competed in of continuing to fulfill her of Miss Gila River. healthy lifestyle emotional- events fit that,” said Garcia. Tribal Education is rebranding and expanding special education services Aaron J. Tohtsoni guardians to have an ad- disabilities and to minimize the Community, regardless ized Education Plans (IEP) vices (speech, occupation- Gila River Indian News vocate there to help them their potential for devel- if the school is within in and 504 Plans depending al and physical therapies, understand the process that opmental delays by eval- the Community or off the on age and student’s needs. etc.), transportation to and The Tribal Education their child may be going uating and identifying the Community. The plans are in place to from therapies and ear- Department’s Early Child- through when it comes to needs of all children that The additional services help the student succeed ly intervention, including hood Special Services special education,” said reside in the Gila River In- have been available since in their schooling. The monitoring and tracking for (ECSS) is providing addi- Joann Nelson, Special Ser- dian Community that have October 2017 and the pro- CDESS program has a vari- infants and toddlers. tional services and will be vices Manager. “Whether special needs. gram is referral-based and ety of professionals on staff The program is funded rebranded as the Child De- its providing info about The program has com- parents/guardians can re- to assist children and fam- through the Community’s velopment and Education their parental rights, stu- ponents for birth to three quest services at any time. ilies throughout the special education budget as well as Support Services (CDESS). dent’s rights or understand- years old, three years to The program contin- education process. through federal funding for The expanded services ing plans that their child five years old and kinder- ues to accept birth to five In addition, to these the birth to five years com- were added to address the may be placed and how of- garten through 12th grade. year olds referrals from services the original ser- ponent under the Individu- Community’s needs for ten that plan will be revis- The birth to five services hospitals, various tribal and vices that have always als with Disabilities Educa- special education advoca- ited. We want the parents are provided to children state agencies and schools. been available will remain tion Act, Parts B & C. cy for students attending and guardians to know we residing within the Com- The program requests the intact. Those services in- For more information kindergarten through 12th are available to help them munity and are offered in referral source has notified clude hearing, vision and or referrals please reach out grade on and off of the through the process by the child’s natural setting parents. development screening for to the Child Development Community. phone, email or in-person.” (home or center-based). Plans that students children birth to five years and Education Support Ser- “The Special Educa- The goal of the pro- The K-12th grade ser- can be placed on include old, home and school/cen- vices at (520) 562-3882 or tion process can be con- gram is to enhance the de- vices are offered to any Individual Family Service ter-based services, special at the Tribal Education De- fusing and overwhelming. velopment of children with student that is enrolled in Plans (IFSP), Individual- education and related ser- partment. We really want parents and March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 15 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • February 21, 2018 ACTION SHEET Branches Club Quarterly Report, October – December 7. A Resolution Approving The Memorandum Of Agreement Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona 2017 Between The Gila River Indian Community Tribal Educa- 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Presenters: Chilo Figueroa, Jason Jones tion Department And Chandler Unified School District (ESC CALL TO ORDER REPORT HEARD forwards to Council with a recommendation for approval) The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community 11. 2015-2016 Fish Survey Report Prisoners: Isaac Salcido, Sienna Whittington Council held Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in the Com- Presenters: Russell Benford, Dale Ohnmeiss APPROVED munity Council Chambers at the Governance Center in Sa- TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 8. A Resolution Approving The Memorandum Of Agreement caton, Arizona was called to order by Governor Stephen R. 12. Gila River Health Care Purchase Referred Care Between The Gila River Indian Community Tribal Educa- Lewis at 9:11 a.m. Presenter: Lisa P. Sainz tion Department And Phoenix Union High School (ESC for- INVOCATION REPORT HEARD wards to Council with a recommendation for approval) Provided by Councilman Marlin Dixon 13. GRIC Historical Basket Making Final Report Presenters: Isaac Salcido, Sienna Whittington ROLL CALL Presenter: Monica King APPROVED Sign-in Sheet Circulated REPORT HEARD 9. A Resolution Approving The Memorandum Of Agreement Executive Officers Absent: [MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR A 60- Between The Gila River Indian Community Tribal Education Governor Stephen R. Lewis MINUTE LUNCH BREAK. THE MEETING Department And Laveen Elementary School District (ESC Lt. Governor Robert Stone RECONVENED AT 1:45P.M.] forwards to Council with a recommendation for approval Council Members Present: 14. GRTI 4Q2017 Update Report with corrections) D1-Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3- Car- Presenters: Peter Quam, GRTI Board Presenters: Isaac Salcido, Sienna Whittington olyn Williams, Rodney Jackson; D4-Nada Celaya, Jennifer REPORT HEARD APPROVED Allison (9:20), Barney Enos, Jr., Pamela Johnson; D5- Jan- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER ORDINANCES ice Stewart, Marlin Dixon, Franklin Pablo, Sr.; D6- Anthony EXECUTIVE SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS Villareal, Sr. (10:09), Charles Goldtooth, Terrance Evans; 15. GRTI Update (Executive Session) 1. Request For Direction Regarding VAWA D7-Devin Redbird Presenters: GRTI Board Implementation (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council Members Absent: REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Council with recommendation for approval; LSC D5-VACANCY MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT concurs) APPROVAL OF AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenter: Michael Carter APPROVED AS AMENDED 16. Office Of General Counsel CY 2017 Annual Report (Ex- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to 5-min- ecutive Session 2. Gila River Health Care Hau`pal (Red Tail Hawk) utes) Presenter: Linus Everling Health Center Next Steps (G&MSC motioned to 1. Request For Presentation Leukemia & Lymphoma So- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCPT forward to Council for discussion and possible ciety RESOLUTIONS action; H&SSC concurs) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo 1. A Resolution Authorizing And Approving The Gila Presenters: Myron Schurz, Scott Gemberling MS. CHERYL PABLO INTRODUCED MR. . MR. PROVID- River Indian Community Department Of MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE ED A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM’S USE OF Transportation To Submit A Grant Application To 3. Chief Prosecutor Attorney Contract (G&MSC THE GRANT AND EXPRESSED WORDS OF GRATITUDE, The Arizona Department Of Transportation For motioned to forward to Council with AS WELL AS PRESENTED A GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY. Rural Transit Services, On Behalf of The Gila River recommendation for approval; LSC concurs with GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS EXPRESSED WORDS Indian Community (G&MSC motioned to forward to additional information) OF WELCOME. Council with recommendation for approval; NRSC Presenter: Pamela Thompson 2. 2017-2018 Miss Gila River Farewell Address concurs) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenters: Gila River Royalty Committee Presenter: Timothy Oliver [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A MS. LISA HENDRICKS INTRODUCED MISS GILA RIV- APPROVED 10-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT ER ALICIA GARCIA. MS. GARCIA PROVIDED A BRIEF 2. A Resolution Authorizing The Governor And The 4:46 P.M.] OVERVIEW OF HER BACKGROUND, HER EXPERI- Tribal Historic Preservation Officer To Be 4. Treasurer Mentee Progress Report (Executive ENCES THROUGHOUT HER REIGN AND EXPRESSED Signatories To The Memorandum Of Agreement Session) (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council with WORDS OF GRATITUDE. GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. Among, The Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Pima Agency, recommendation for approval in Executive Session) LEWIS AND LT. GOVERNOR ROBERT STONE EX- The Gila River Indian Community, The Gila River Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller PRESSED WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT. Indian Irrigation And Drainage District And The MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT REPORTS Tribal Historic Preservation Office Regarding The AND APPROVE *1. FY2017Annual Report (October 2016-September 2017) Resolution Of Adverse Effects Of The Agricultural 5. APS Letter Agreement (Executive Session) Department Of Public Works Improvement Program In The Colton Martinez (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council with Presenter: Kelly Gomez Fields, Gila River Indian Community, Arizona recommendation for approval in Executive Session, TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council with NRSC, ESC, CRSC & EDSC concur) *2. GRTI Quarterly Report October 1, 2017 – December 31, recommendation for approval, NRSC & CRSC Presenter: Ronald Rosier 2017 GRIC Tribal Grant Award Program concur) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenters: Clarice Chiago Jones, Peter Quam, GRTI Presenter: Barnaby V. Lewis NEW BUSINESS Board APPROVED 1. District Two Citizens Advisory Board Member Appoint- REPORT HEARD 3. A Resolution Approving A Fifty (50) Year ment (LSC forwards to Council under New Business with a 3. FY2017 Annual Report (October 2016-September 2017) Homesite Assignment Agreement For Candace recommendation for approval) Human Resources Department Eldridge Located In District One Of The Gila Presenter: Joyce McAfee Presenter: Randall Lang River Indian Reservation And Designated As MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT RITA PAN- REPORT HEARD Drawing No. 30117-0446 (NRSC forwards to COTT 4. FY17 Annual Report Office Of Special Funding Council with recommendation for approval) 2. District Five Citizens Advisory Board Member Appoint- Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Presenter: Ada Salgado ment (LSC forwards to Council under New Business with a REPORT HEARD APPROVED recommendation for approval) 5. FY17 Annual Report Pension 4. A Resolution Approving The Petition For Membership Presenter: Joyce McAfee Presenter: Sharon Harvier For Marissa Frances Garcia Into The Gila River Indian MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT PAM VEGA REPORT HEARD Community (LSC forwards to Council with a 3. Memorandum of Agreement – Early Childhood Special 6. FY17 Annual Report Per Capita Office recommendation for approval) Services (ESC forwards to Council under New Business Presenter: Neomi Martinez Presenter: Sheila Riley-White with a recommendation for approval) REPORT HEARD TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Joann Nelson 7. FY17 Annual Report Property & Supply 5. A Resolution Approving The Petition For Membership For MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenter: Lawrence Makil Christian Ray Garcia Into The Gila River Indian Community 4. 37th Annual Native American Child and Family Confer- REPORT HEARD (LSC forwards to Council with a recommendation for ap- ence Las Vegas, Nevada – March 12-15, 2018 (ESC for- 8. FY17 Annual Report Finance proval) Presenter: Sheila Riley-White wards to Council under New Business to open up to any Presenter: Mike Jacobs TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA interested Council Member to attend utilizing the Dues & REPORT HEARD 6. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Indian Commu- Delegation line item) 9. Gila River Indian Community Urban Members Associa- nity’s Participation In The Quality First Redesign Field Test Presenters: Education Standing Committee tion 2018 1Quarter Report (ESC forwards to Council with a recommendation for ap- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO OPEN UP TO INTER- Presenter: Anthony Newkirk proval with corrections; H&SSC conurs) REPORT HEARD Presenters: Candida Hunter, Patricia Valenzuela Continued on Page 16 10. Boys And Girls Club Of The East Valley Gila River TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Page 16 Gila River Indian News March 2, 2018 head. The victim stated that shots fired. Upon the offi- Premium Outlet and re- Burglary – When the walked out of the casino GRPD she was sitting on the pas- cer’s arrival two subjects moved multiple items from victim returned home they leaving in their vehicle. senger side of the vehicle were pointing towards a the stores without paying noticed a television, and Status: Under Investi- Reports when the gunfire occurred. residence across the street. for the items. The suspect other personal items had gation From page 5 The victim was grazed by While walking near the res- was identified and follow been stolen from the resi- Theft (from a motor a bullet leaving an approxi- idence, gun powder could ups are being conducted to dence. The victim had been vehicle) – Officers were to have been pushed out of mately one inch wound that be smelled in the air. Offi- interview the suspect. gone for about a week and dispatched to residence in the yard. required medical attention. cers were also able to locate Status: Under Investi- entry was made through a reference to a theft. Contact Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- on the street twenty five gation window that was broken by was made with the reporting gation gation empty shell casings that Theft – The suspect the suspects. party, who stated someone Auto Theft – Officers were collected and booked was arrested at the Lone Status: Under Investi- forced entry into his Kia District Four (Stotonic were dispatched to a resi- into evidence. Contact was Butte Casino for taking a gation Forte. It appears entry was Area): dence in reference to a sto- made with several individ- debit card, Arizona Driv- made through the driver Aggravated Assault len ATV. The Officer was uals whom all stated they er’s License and a pack of District Six (Komat- side front door and the sus- – Officers responded to a advised it had been secured were asleep and did not cigarettes that belonged to ke): pect stole a phone. residence in reference to by a chain with a lock to a hear any gunshots. the victim. During the in- Burglary – Officers Status: Under Investi- a stabbing victim. The in- cement pillar. The victim Status: Under Investi- vestigation it was discov- were dispatched to GRTI gation vestigation revealed the stated she was gone all day gation ered the suspect was pre- in reference to items taken. Theft – Officers were victim had received no life the day prior and did not viously excluded from the The investigation revealed dispatched to a residence threatening injuries to the realize that the ATV was District Four (Lone casinos last month. the suspect(s) forceful- in reference to the theft of back and neck area from gone. As the victim was sit- Butte Area): Status: Suspect was ly entered the Gila River a firearm. The victim re- being stabbed. The victim ting outside, it was noticed Robbery– Officers re- charged with the theft. Communications yard and vealed the firearm taken was stated the suspects were that the ATV was not in its sponded to Lone Butte Ca- Theft – Officers were stole one spool of copper a Glock 26 suspected an in- in a vehicle as the suspect usual place which it is kept sino in reference to theft of dispatched to a business lo- wire from a work truck. dividual who was on social walked along the road. The under lock and key. The a purse. The investigation cation in reference to a theft. The Verizon Wireless and media selling a firearm with victim did not have a serial suspects got out of the ve- revealed the victim was Investigation revealed the GRIC community fence the same description. Other hicle and began to engage number for the vehicle, so suspect committed theft by was spray painted with evidence is being reviewed walking in the parking lot in a verbal altercation when the vehicle could not be en- removing $200.00 from the writing that was not legi- to determine if the suspect the victim started to walk tered into NCIC. of the casino as a vehicle victim’s wallet which had ble. Photos were taken and is known and follow ups are away. One of the suspects Status: Under Investi- began to follow her. As the been secured in a locker at submitted into evidence for being conducted. During the followed the victim and gation victim got into her vehicle, the place of employment. follow up. course of a follow up it was then pushed them. As the Weapon – Officers the suspect opened the driv- Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- learned other personal items victim turned around the were attempting to contact er side door and demanded gation gation had also been removed from suspect had a knife and the suspect in reference to the victim give the suspect Theft – Officers re- Theft (Shoplifting) – the residence. attempted to stab the vic- a federal warrant. Contact “everything” as the suspect sponded to Wild Horse Pass Officers were dispatched Status: Under Investi- tim. The other subjects in was made with the suspect, pointed a gun at the vic- Casino in reference to a to the Komatke Store. The gation the vehicle got the suspect who ran when coming in tim’s stomach. The victim theft of a generator. Contact investigation revealed two contact with officers. A in the vehicle and left the challenged the suspect ad- was made with the victim suspects went into the store District Seven (Marico- area. The victim walked to short foot chase pursued as and he stated he stopped at and took merchandise from pa): vising the suspect to shoot a relative’s residence and the suspect dropped items the casino to rest and sleep the store and left without No incident involving requested medical treat- while running into a resi- the victim. The suspect before getting back on the paying. part 1 crime ment. dence. The items were col- then grabbed the victim’s road. The next morning the Status: Open Investi- Status: Open Investi- lected including a handgun. purse and left the area. The victim attempted to start up gation gation The suspect was taken into police department was able the generator and saw the Theft – The victim re- Aggravated Assault – custody for the felony war- to identify the suspect and generator was now miss- ported that the suspect took Officers were dispatched to rant, misconduct involving the suspect is currently be- ing. Casino security was a casino ticket that was a residence in reference to weapons and interfering ing sought after for ques- contact and the police was dropped on floor and then a person being shot. Upon with law enforcement. tioning. notified of the incident. was cashed. The investiga- COURT NOTICE the officers arrival the in- Status: Suspect was Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- tion revealed the suspect IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN vestigation revealed the booked into jail gation gation pick up the paper, look at COMMUNITY COURT suspects fired multiple gun- Weapon – Officers Shoplifting – The sus- it and immediately walk STATE OF ARIZONA shots at a vehicle striking were dispatched to the area District Five (Casa to the cashier cage to cash DANIELLE EASCHIEF , pect went into three differ- Petitioner/Plaintiff CASE Number: the victim in the rear of her of Hoi St in reference to ent stores at the Phoenix Blanca): it out. The suspect then FM-2018-0001-PT CIVIL NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that a(n) Answer/Re- sponse Hearing has been sched- **NOTICE OF PROPOSED meeting, or you may also contact your chapter, the following definitions ap- ber of the Gila River Indian wife by lawful marriage. uled in the Gila River Indian Com- LEGISLATION** Council representative, and/or the ply: Community. 9. “Violent offense “ means a crime munity Court. RESIDENCY ORDINANCE LSC’s Chairperson at (520) 562-9720. 1. “Community’ ‘ means the Gila River 5. “Minor children “ are persons under characterized by serious physical This matter has been scheduled at The Legislative Standing Commit- Comments may also be mailed to Of- Indian Community, a federally-recog- the age of 18 years . force, such a murder, forcible rape, the place and time set forth below: tee (“LSC”) will be considering the fice of the General Counsel, P.O. Box nized Indian tribe. 6. “Reside “ means the place where a assault or battery with a dangerous Monday, March 26, 2018 Residency Ordinance at their regular 97, Sacaton, AZ 85147 2. “Detention facilities “ are the adult person actually lives. For purposes of weapon, or aggravated assault or at 11 :30 AM in Courtroom I, meeting on March 27, 2018 at 1:00 Attn: Michael Carter. detention facility and juvenile deten- this ordinance , remaining within the batter. AKIMEL O’OTHAM LODITHA KUD p.m. , located in Conference Room B CHAPTER 9. RESIDENCY tion facility operated by the Depart- Gila River Indian Reservation for a pe- 8.902. Non-Members Who May Re- KI, of the Community Council Secretary’s 8.901. Purpose and Definitions. ment of Rehabilitation and Supervi- riod of longer than 14 days triggers the side on the Gila River Indian Reser- 721 West Seed Farm Road, Sac- Office. A copy of the Residency Or- A. Purpose. The purpose of this sion. requirements found in sections vation. aton, AZ. dinance in its entirety is available for Chapter is to exercise the Communi- 3. “Health care facilities” are estab- 8.902 and 8.903 . The following non-members who meet GIVEN under my hand and the review at all District Service Centers ty ‘s inherent authority, including the lishments providing residential care 7. “Sexual offense “ means any of- the standards of section 8.904 may seal of the Gila River Indian Com- and the Community Council Secre- authority to exclude individuals from or treatment including, but not Limited fense involving unlawful sexual con- reside on the Gila River Indian Res- munity in the tary’s Office. the Gila River Indian Community , to to, hospitals , nursing home , hospice duct, including but not limited to pros- ervation, subject to the requirements State of Arizona. If you are interested in providing com- regulate who may reside on the Gila care facilities or medical wards in de- titution, indecent exposure, incest, of this chapter: ments to the Residency Ordinance, River Indian Reservation. tention facilities. pederasty, and bestiality. A. Spouses of Community members ; please attend the scheduled LSC B. Definitions. For purposes of this 4. “Member” means an enrolled mem- 8. “Spouse” means one’s husband or

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**NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEGIS- ments to the Criminal Code , please sions of the Indian Civil Rights Act (25 This chapter applies only to arrest to the exercise of Special Domestic A. A person commits the offense of LATION** attend the scheduled LSC meeting , U.S.C. § 1301, el. seq.) as amended court proceedings, detention and sen- Violence Criminal Jurisdiction over special domestic violence if he com- CRIMINAL CODE or you may also contact your Coun- by the Violence Against Women Act tencing of non Indians as authorized non-Indians. mits an offense of violence against: The Legislative Standing Committee cil representative, and/or the LSC ‘s of2013 (Pub . L. 113-4) in order to under this chapter. 5.1804. Definitions Used in this Chap- L A person who is or has been in a (“LSC”) will be considering the Crim- Chairperson at (520) 562-97 20, Com- exercise Special Domestic Violence 5.1803. Conflict with Other Laws. ter. social relationship of a romantic or inal Code, Chapter I 8 at their regular ments may also be mailed to Office Criminal Jurisdiction over non-Indi- Where any conflict exists between A. Non-Indian means any person not intimate nature with the defendant , as meeting on March 27, 2018 at 1 :00 of the General Counsel, P.O. Box 97, ans. this chapter and any other provisio11 defined as an Indian under Section determined by the length of the rela- p.m., located in Conference Room B Sacaton, AZ 85 147 B. The Gila River Indian Co1mnunity of the Code or the Rules of Criminal 5.102. tionship, the type of relationship, and of the Community Council Secretary Attn: Michael Carter. Court shall have Special Domestic Vi- Procedure , this chapter shall prevail B. Special Domestic Violence Criminal the frequency of interaction between ‘s Office. A copy of the Criminal Code, TITLE 5. CRIMINAL CODE olence Criminal Jurisdiction over any only regarding the exercise of Special Jurisdiction means criminal jurisdic- the persons involved in the relation- Chapter 18 in its entirety is available CHAPTER 18. SPECIAL DOMESTIC non-Indian who commits an offense Domestic Violence Criminal Juris- tion exercised by the Gila River Indian ship; for review at all District Service Cen- VIOLENCE CRIMINAL JURISDIC- under this chapter, when the offense diction over non-Indians. Where no Community Court over any non-Indian 2. A current or former spouse or inti- ters and the Community Council Sec- TION occurs within the boundaries of the conflict exists, the other provisions accused of committing an offense un- mate partner ; retary’s Office. 5.1801. Authority. Gila River Indian Reservation. of the Code and the Rules of Crimi- der this chapter. If you are interested in providing com- A. This chapter implements the provi- 5.1802. Applicability. nal Procedure shall be applicable 5.1805. Special Domestic Violence. Action Sheets from Page 15 ESTED COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE THE VA- >GRIIDD SPECIAL MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 5. RES 2018 – March 5-8, 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada (EDSC CANCIES AND ADVERTISE FOR 60-DAYS 2018, 9 A.M. forwards to Council for any interested Council Member to MINUTES >LITIGATION TEAM MEETING, MARCH 8, 2018, 1 P.M. attend using the Dues & Delegation line item) 1. December 20, 2017 (Regular) >IWO JIMA DINNER AND PARADE, SATURDAY, FEBRU- Presenters: Economic Development Standing Committee MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE ARY 24, 2018 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO OPEN UP TO INTER- 2. February 7, 2018 (Regular) ADJOURNMENT ESTED COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:01 p.m. [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] ANNOUNCEMENTS * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) 6. GRTI Declaration of Board Vacancies Two (2) > ESC WORK SESSION THURSDAY CANCELLED AND Presenter: Shannon White ALL ITEMS MOVED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 $ March HOME2, 2018 OF THEGila River Indian News DOWN! Page 17

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