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Tapestries were hung that detailed stories of abuse that provided insight into the problems of domestic violence. (GRIN Photo - Mihio Manus) DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth Domestic violence is a problem dian Community kicked off National Do- hearts of every person in attendance. to the minute. If she came home late, that plagues not only Native American mestic Violence Awareness Month with Coletta White and Jeannie Cook, both the repercussions would be devastat- communities but also communities all a Chili Stew Contest held at Ira Hayes Community members, spoke from the ing. across the United States. More often Park in Sacaton. experience of having survived formerly But in each of their stories, the than not, it’s women who The event featured in- abusive relationships and the hardships ladies came to a realization that if they are the victims of this By Mihio Manus formation booths, chili stew that faced them while feeling helpless didn’t escape the abuse, which is type of violence and samples, free hot dogs, and and dominated. harder than one might imagine, then many become trapped in GRIN Managing musical entertainment pro- With tears streaming, Cook told they could very well have ended up these relationships. But Editor vided by the MP7 band, about how her former partner would dead. The courage it took to recount for those who are sur- which featured D4 Council- subject her to beatings on a daily basis the abusive relationships was astound- vivors, the tales of endurance and man, John Antone on the guitar. and how she would have to lie about ing but necessary in exemplifying the struggle are windows of hope for those Aside from the chili stew com- where she was going just to attend problem that exists even here within our victims who are stuck in the pitfalls of petition, the messages conveyed from meetings with a domestic violence own Community boundary. abusive relationships. survivors of abusive relationships were counselor. Her partner kept track of On Fri, Oct. 2, the Gila River In- heartfelt transmissions that touched the everything in her life, at the time, down See Domestic/Page 4 GRIC awarded $36.2 Million under stimulus plan, ARRA

Before a modestly attended munity for 36.2 million dollars.” Council Chambers, Governor William The Community will use the R. Rhodes and Lorri Gray-Lee, Re- funding to contract for the construction gional Director for the Lower Colorado of approximately 13.1 miles of new, Region of the Bureau of Reclamation, concrete-lined canal and associated signed an award to the Community for check structures, accelerating comple- the sum of $36.2 million tion of the Central Arizona dollars. The award was By Mihio Manus Project (CAP) component provided to the Community of its Pima-Maricopa Irri- under the American Re- GRIN Managing gation Project (P-MIP). covery and Reinvestment Editor The P-MIP will ultimately Act of 2009 (ARRA). enable the Community to The purposes of the ARRA are, serve up to 146,000 acres of land a among others, to quickly and prudently year with irrigation water. commence activities that preserve and In a press release dated Sept. create jobs and to promote economic 18, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar recovery, and to invest in infrastructure said, “This investment will help restore providing long-term economic benefits. water resources to the Community, Recovery Act funding must be obligated boost the local economy and help farm- by Sept. 30, 2010. ers, businesses and families within the GRIC Governor William R. Rhodes (right), alongside Lorri Gray-Lee, sign an Governor Rhodes extended his Community get the water they need to award allocating $36.2 million to the Community which will be used to reinforce infrastructure and promote economic recovery. (GRIN Photo - Mihio Manus) gratitude to state and federal govern- thrive.” ment agencies who assisted the Com- According to Lorri Gray-Lee, cated approximately one billion dollars where they felt it would best foster re- munity in receiving the ARRA funds. the ARRA award to the Community is in stimulus money to the Bureau of sults in terms of reinforcing infrastruc- Rhodes told the audience, “What I’m thus far, “The only money spent on Reclamation (BOR). From there, the ture while providing job opportunities. signing here is an award to the Com- tribal work.” President Obama allo- BOR prioritized funding according to WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCE!!!!

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Page 2 Gila River Indian News October 2009 October 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Letters On behalf of Bernell F. Lewis Jr. famly

On behalf of Bernell F. Lewis Pastor Imogene Jackson, Jackson friends who stayed up all night with Jr. famly. Our family would like to take Riggs Jr., Tyler Riggs, Sara Williams- Possum and sang songs and ate tacos this time to offer our many thanks. Es- Sells Recreation, Gila River-Salt River from Jack in the Box. pecially to our immediate family and and Tohono O’Odham Youth Coun- Our apologies to the close friends. Your presence made the cil, Gila River Governance Cen- public for the lack of water days easier to bear even though it was ter, Harold Patrick-P.A. at the funeral (miscom- difficult to lose Possum. Just having System, Maurice Carlos Sr.- munication) but again you there to cry, or talk to helped in Instruments, Vah-Ki Par- our apology. Also the Gila River Indian such a big way. Thank you for the food, rish –Refreshments, Frank memory cards that ran News water, soda, and never forget the ice! Valenzuela, GRPD, out. Those we have To all who shared their pictures of Pos- GREMS, Daryl Lynn Jay- more of, if you need sum we will treasure them. Having Miss Gila River, D&J one, feel free to come them to look at gives us comfort more Arena-Breast Collar, Council- by. than you will ever know. woman Brenda Robertson, Once again thank you MIHIO MANUS A huge thanks to councilman Bertha Laws-Spray, Duane to anyone if we forgot to [email protected] Frank Pablo a person who was there Johns, Maurice mention. GRIN Managing Editor (520)562-9718 from the day at the house to his final Stone, Kris Davis, You’re all in burial no words can say how much your Councilman Delane Bernell F. Lewis Jr. our prayers. leadership meant to the family. Enos, Donny Enos, God Bless. JERI THOMAS Many thanks to District five Dan Lewis-Lights, 1991-2009 [email protected] labor crew, Public Works, Michael Pre- Truman Gonzales- Sincerely, GRIN Office Manager ston-Youth Council Coordinator, John Cross, The relatives, friends who Karen, Mykey, Bernella and Flavi (520)562-9717 White Jr., Antonio Davis, Matt Eschief, helped dig at the wake. To all his close

GINA GOODMAN SOS Chair extends thanks to those who donated [email protected] Receptionist Dear Friends of Vechij Himdag student here is trying really hard and (520)562-9715 MashchamakuD, doing their best in all of their classes. There are 55 enrolled and 24 had 90% ROBERTO A. JACKSON My name is Heidi Kisto and I’m perfect attendance another 8 had 85% [email protected] a student here at Vechij Himdag or better, students are coming back to Reporter MashchamakuD High School. I am the school after appointments and on days (520)562-9719 chairperson of the Save Our School that they are absent students are bring- Committee (SOS). You’ve probably ing in excuses. Everyone is here doing seen the flyers I made and hung up for good and working hard. Fax: (520)562-9712 our campaign. On behalf of my peers Once again we would like to Email: [email protected] and myself, I would like to send out a THANK EVERYONE who helped out it www.gilariver.org/index.php/news Gila River News huge “THANK YOU!” to everyone who really means a lot to us. helped our school and brought dona- tions. It really made a difference! Sincerely, We now have enough dona- Heidi Kisto Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in tions to last past Christmas. The stu- Chairperson any form without consent from the dent’s learning is enhanced after Save Our School Campaign Gila River Indian Community. having a good healthy breakfast. Every

LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Letters should be What happened to the rodeo arena? limited to 200 words and be in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should To the Gila River Indian with this issue from the be- and from my understanding How is it that they would be signed with the writerʼs true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN may Community, ginning. It stems from miss- the Rodeo Association never come before the Council for need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or ing funds by the Gila River produced one. It was re- funding year after year and columns without a complete signature, name, I would like to ad- Rodeo Association. People quested on several occa- then turn around and take address or phone number will not be accept- able to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves dress an issue that many associated with the missing sions by the Government & the Arena? This was petty the right to edit submitted materials for gram- people I know and many oth- funds are current and/or for- Management Standing Com- and these individuals mar, spelling and content. ers in the Community have mer members who helped mittee. The G&M never re- showed their true colors Write to: Editor, GRIN been asking, ‘What hap- produce the 2008 Mul-Chu- ceived it so they moved to which is that they were in it P.O. Box 459 pened to the Rodeo Arena Tha Rodeo. disband this organization for themselves and totally Sacaton, AZ 85247 [D3] and why is it gone?” Apparently, the Tribe under one of the Council Ar- disregarded the generous Published letters or columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor or Gila River In- I have been involved requested a report of this ticles. funding from the Tribe. They dian Community. Therefore, when the also showed disrespect to disband was approved at the the people of the Community Council level, the Gila River by their actions. Gila River Indian Community Rodeo Association became A huge mistake was P.O. Box 97 a non-recognized entity by made considering the cost of Sacaton, AZ 85247 the Community. Behind the this arena and no thought 520.562.9500 www.gilariver.org scenes the former members was made to consider who of the Association requested was benefiting from all of William R. Rhodes, Governor the Arena and through “con- this. Our members and our sultation” with our Tribal Law kids definitely are not bene- Joseph Manuel, Lt. Governor Office and Lt. Governor they fitting from this action. The were allowed to take it. only people benefiting from District #1: Arzie Hogg In my opinion it the this are the former Associa- Augustine Enas Arena belonged to the Com- tion members, most of which munity whether it was a “do- are not even Community District #2: Jewell Whitman nation” from the Tribe to the members. They intend to sell District #3: Rodney Jackson Association, the fact remains it. Myron Schurz that it was tribal funds that In closing, my ques- District #4: Barney B. Enos Jr. paid for the Arena. These tion is whatever happened to Rebecca Rowe people [former Rodeo Asso- the words “For the benefit of Darrell Gerlaugh ciation] have no rights to the the Community” that our John Antone Arena. The Arena became leader and these people District #5: Brenda Robertson property of the Community preach? Brian Davis as soon as the Council took They didn’t seem to Frank Pablo, Sr. Delane Enos action to disband the Gila take into consideration the River Rodeo Association. actions of this organization District #6: Anthony Villareal Albert Pablo End of story. So, why they and to allow this definitely Terrance B Evans were allowed to take the showed a lack of leadership Arena is beyond me. and what these people think District #7: Devin Redbird I was shocked of of the Community. their request and the out- Arthur Felder, Tribal Treasurer come. These people have al- Thank you, Charmaine Escalante, Community ways stated that they were Delbert Johnson Sr. Council Secretary here for the Community. District One-Blackwater Page 4 Gila River Indian News October 2009 Students participate in American Indian Day event Vechij Himdag By Roberto A. Jackson GRIN Reporter Hits a New American Indian Day was ob- served with culture and respect at Gila Record Crossing Community (GCCS) School Submitted by on September 17, 2009. GRIC offices Samuel Edward Jackson were dark the next day, allowing stu- dents to hosts dual celebrations at the In the history of Vechij elementary and middle school cam- Himdag MashchamakuD there has puses a day in advance. never been a time when so many At the elementary school, stu- students have achieved 90% or bet- dents filed in to the resonance of a tra- ditional drum group. The assembly hall ter attendance. Vechij Himdag has was decorated by the students with the 55 students enrolled this year and awareness they gained in their exten- 23 students have hit a 90% or bet- sive cultural program. After the colors ter attendance rate. The students were posted by a student guard, book have been attending school from reports centered on Native American August 17 to present. Vechij communities throughout the United Himdag would like to congratulate States were presented on stage. The the students for putting forth the ef- large scale reports contained text, fort of being at school during the graphics and other enhanced visual el- past month and a half. The efforts ements pertaining to individual tribes. of the students have helped keep Meanwhile, Gila Crossing’s the school open this year. Thank Middle School recognized American In- dian Day with an invocation from Mrs. you to the students and their fami- Eleanor Allen and Mr. Winfield Pablo, lies who have obtained this goal at “who support the school very highly Vechij Himdag MashchamakuD. doing the invocations in our O’odham The following students have the language,” said Rebecca A. Thomas 90% attendance GCCS cultural teacher. Pablo offered some golden memories of his own boy- Perfect Attendance hood while extolling the benefits of Tia Banally maintaining the culture and language. Nischelle Lewis Miss Gila River Daryl Lynn Jay Isaiah Manuel was on hand to show her support by Joshua Pablo helping the students prepare lunch. Jay, “helped with a smile and laughed and shared with the girls while cook- 90% or better ing,” Thomas said. Dallas Brown Middle school students also Daniel Castro contributed to the festivities by show- Middle School student Gregory Hayah was among a host of pupils who illustrated Maria Echeverria casing their unique talents. Gregory their Native culture at Gila Crossing Community School, D6. Students interpreted Cecelia Enos Hayah, 6th grade student, gave an in- Native pride through song, dance and demonstrations. The celebration included Joseph Gonzalez troduction in Hopi. Robyn Soriano and history lessons and visits from elders and Miss Gila River Daryl Lynn Jay. (GRIN Isaiah Howard Photo - Roberto A. Jackson) Kaylynn Sundust, traditional dancers Kara Jones from the Pee-Posh, D7, also performed Nina Jones before the student body. Domestic Violence Awareness Month/Page 1 Amberis Jose Joshua Paul Both White and Cook felt that if sharing their stories some of Gila River’s finest chili. When it was all said and Amy Rhodes could help even one person get out of an abusive relation- done and the votes were tabulated, Audrey Morris, D1, Warren Santos ship, then it was worth their time and effort in speaking at walked way with first place honors in the Domestic Violence Bronco Somerton the day’s events. Awareness Chili Stew Competition. Morris received a 32” Joe-Michael Somerton Some of the key points addressed were that abuse flat screen television. Coming in second was Pedro Mar- Henrietta Thomas is never okay, possessiveness and jealousy are not true ex- quez III who was awarded a Wii playstation with two con- Juan Thomas amples of loving behavior, and that people should always trollers for his tasty version of red chili stew. And last but ShereenTownsend encourage victims of domestic violence to seek help and definitely not least was Pam Vega who received third place counseling whenever possible. honors and received an 8Gb iPod along with a coupon for Micco Tsinhanahijinnie Contrasting the serious tone of the event was the dinner for two at Rawhide located at Wild Horse Pass. Dayleen Wickey chili cook-off, which gave attendees the change to sample

Rounding out the end of the October are a number of events that Winning Recipe! bring awareness to the problem of domestic violence. Sacaton-Audrey Morris, •Oct. 15 and 22, Domestic Violence Awarness Education D1, said that she’s been Groups will be presented among the Probation Depart- cooking since she was 8 ment. Contact the Diversion Programs Coordinator at years old and has acquired (520) 562-9865 for more information. many recipes through cooking with her relatives •Oct. 17, Domestic Violence Awareness Fun Run/Walk at and friends. Morris, who the D7 Ball Park at 10 a.m. won the Domestic Violence Awareness Chili Cookoff, •Oct. 17, Domestic Violence Awareness Fun Run/Walk at said the recipe she pre- Kalka Park in D6 at 5 p.m. pared for the day’s event was pretty standard of what •Oct. 21 begins a Women’s Domestic Violence Group. For her family has come to ex- more information call Sue Schuster or Mickey Ambrose at pect when red chili is on the (520)562-3321, ext. 7010 or (602)528-7100 respectively. menu. After handing out hundreds of little containers •Oct. 28, Candlelight Vigil Against Domestic Violence at of red chili, Morris took Kalka Park, D6. Call Carma Peshlakai for more informa- home the first place prize of tion: (520)562-3396, ext. 237. a 32” flat screen televison. •All throughout the month of October there will be Domes- Now she can relax and tic Violence presentations at all District Community Meet- watch her favorite shows ings. while preparing big pots of red chili stew. October 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Tribal Constitution Reform Task Force Submits Final Draft to the LSC and G&M; Work Session Planned

Submitted by Although the TCRP has changes will impact the govern- form process, please contact your The Tribal Constitution Reform submitted a Final Draft, the docu- ment’s operation and to evaluate district’s Task Force Representative, Project Task Force ment is subject to review by the Law the pros and cons of each change. the Project Manager Gerald Cal- Office and a final determination of if This discussion will help the Com- nimptewa at (520) 562-9757 (e-mail The Tribal Constitution Re- and/or when document is submitted munity Council plan for changes at Ger- form Project Task Force (Task for a Secretarial Election is ulti- that may be required by the revised [email protected]) or Force) revised Draft 1 of the Re- mately a decision of the Community constitution should it pass the Sec- Joanne Miles-Long at (520) 562- vised Community Constitution and Council. In addition, the Community retarial Election. 9759 (email at Joanne.Miles- submitted the TCRP Final Draft to Council will decide if and which Community input and in- [email protected]). the Legislative Standing Committee changes proposed by the Final volvement is always appreciated. (LSC) the Government and Man- Draft will remain in any document For additional information on the re- agement Standing Committee submitted for Secretarial Election as (G&M) and the Governor’s Office. currently drafted or whether addi- The submission is another mile- tional changes are necessary. stone for the Task Force as it met Members of the Community another of its deadlines. The Final Council are not taking their decision Draft included changes suggested on whether to move the Final Draft and supported by community mem- forward or whether additional bers submitting survey responses changes are needed lightly. Be- following the Task Force’s presen- cause the Final Draft represents nu- tation on Draft 1. The Final Draft merous changes proposed by was also recently published in the Community members, the Commu- Gila River Indian News. nity Council will first decide on the Recently, the Task Force best strategy to make certain that met with LSC to highlight the vari- the Secretarial Election is success- ous changes and election strategy ful. They will also decide on whether was discussed. Any change to the additional changes to the Final Draft Community’s constitution requires a are necessary. In an effort to be- Secretarial Election conducted by come better educated on the Final representatives of the Secretary of Draft and the Community’s com- Interior. One issue of primary con- ments, there was a work session cern is whether members residing scheduled to include LSC, G&M, off the reservation will be allowed to the Governor’s Office, the Law Of- vote in the Secretarial Election to fice and members of the Task amend the Community’s Constitu- Force. The work session, originally tion. Members residing off the scheduled for September 28, 2009, reservation were not allowed to vote had to be postponed at the last in the 1990 Secretarial Election but minute and is going to be resched- the Community has worked with uled in the near future. representatives of the BIA to try to The work session agenda ensure that all members who want includes a discussion of Election to vote in the election, regardless of Strategy, review of the changes pro- residence are able to vote in the posed in the Final Draft and an op- planned Secretarial Election. Re- portunity for open dialogue on the cent communication with BIA re- policy issues related to the flects indications that members changes. The work session will give residing off the reservation will be attending Council members the time allowed to vote in the proposed needed to ask questions about par- Secretarial Election. ticular changes, to consider how the D7 Celebrates Pee Posh Park Grand Opening Story and Photos by Councilman Devin Redbird

After countless deliberations, approvals, committee meetings, community meetings and com- munity council meetings District 7 received what they have been long awaiting for, what they deserve and definitely what they need—District 7 ‘s brand new Pee-Posh Park. To mark the official opening of the Pee-Posh Park Councilman Redbird coordinated a grand open- ing celebration on September 2, 2009. The celebra- tion was funded solely through sponsorships from the Gila River Casinos and Councilman Redbird. The evening celebration began at 7:00pm with Gila River Veterans “Posting of the Color Guards”, welcoming address by Rowena Nelson, Prayer by Edina Antone, Park Overview by Council- man Redbird, and the program was concluded by 7:30pm with closing remarks by Governor Rhodes tended the celebration as well setting up their depart- given to 1st and 2nd place winners for each event and and Lt. Governor Manuel. mental booths. This included Public Health Education, the first 60 participants that completed the fun The community celebrated the Pee-Posh Early Childhood Special Services, Genesis, Diabetes run/walk received a Gatorade water bottle. park grand opening with excitement, and with atten- Prevention Program, Master planning, and the U.S. I’d like to thank all those who came out and dees from all over the Gila River Indian Community Census Bureau. All through out the evening Council- helped celebrate as well as those of you who partici- and lasted well into 10:00 P.M. Music entertainment man Redbird hosted raffle give-aways, ranging from pated in the events that took place that night. Special was provided by Jaime Jackson and the night was Arizona Diamondbacks tin cans, to ASU jerseys. thanks to Michael Preston, Candelarian Preston, filled with countless activities that utilized every Congratulations to all following teams: “Res- Devin Pablo, Renz Charles, Wanda Redbird, Jaime amenity that the park had to offer. This included a fun urrect” took first place in the volleyball tournament. Jackson, Gila River Casinos and all the departments run/ walk, volleyball tournament, basketball tourna- “Lone Butte” took first place in the basketball tourna- for participating and playing their part in the success ment, softball tournament, football punt, pass, & kick, ment. “GRTI” took first place in the softball tourna- of the District 7 Pee-Posh Park Grand Opening. as well as the playground. ment. And congratulations to all the ninety-one (91) Among the activities various departments at- participants in the fun run/walk. There were prizes Page 6 Gila River Indian News October 2009 What is a Diabetes Educator? How Can One Help Me? By Charisse Holiday, MS, RD, CDE have diabetes or have gestational dia- working with a diabetes educator can •Train you to manage your betes. help you to better control your blood So what is a diabetes educa- diabetes/blood sugars. •Guide you through the process of sugars, blood pressure, weight and tor? A teacher? A nurse? A dietitian? •Teach you about your medications changing behaviors and leading a the list goes on. Managing these can What? (oral and insulin). healthy lifestyle. lower your risk of developing other Diabetes educators can be •Teach you about healthy eating and •Help you set goals that can be health issues such as heart disease, nurses, dietitians (nutritionists), phar- exercise. reached. kidney disease, nerve damage, etc. macist, and others who have the train- •Guide you in your weight loss efforts. •Answer your questions about dia- A diabetes educator can help ing and knowledge of diabetes. Since •Teach you how to prevent heart dis- betes. you, train you, and guide you. So your doctor cannot spend much time ease, kidney disease, nerve damage, where do you find a diabetes educa- to teach you about diabetes, a dia- etc. While teaching and training tor? Well, Diabetes Education which is betes educator can. Most times your •Teach you how to prevent and/or you, a diabetes educator keeps in located at the HuHuKam Memorial doctor will refer you to see a diabetes delay diabetes. contact with your doctor to let him or Hospital (Building #5 next to the Eye educator to learn about controlling •Train you to problem solve for high her know how you are doing or that Clinic). Call today or stop by to set up your blood sugars or lowering the and low blood sugars, social events, your treatment may need to change. an appointment. risks of other health issues. A diabetes etc. Even though your doctor is not pres- educator can spend time with you to •Teach and train you on how to stay ent in your learning sessions, he or Diabetes Education teach you all about diabetes. Take a healthy during pregnancy and before she will know how you are doing. (520) 562 – 7940 HuHukam look at some of the things a diabetes you plan to get pregnant while you Learning about diabetes and (520) 550 – 6221 Komatke educator can do for you: “Take the Challenge”, Show us what you got

Do you ever find yourself bog- The Public Health Education River employee population. ninety-eight (98) participants. Exactly gled over the complexity of Diabetes? division is one of those programs and The challenge is coordinated half of those individuals (49) qualified Well as you know or may even we specialize in health education, pri- by myself, Devin Pablo, Health Educa- for the raffle. There were eighty-six (86) not know; Diabetes is prevalent not only marily on diabetes prevention/manage- tor for District 7 and the Urban Com- females and thirteen (13) males, and a in the Gila River Indian Community but ment, however we also offer education munity and will be held all throughout total of 54 departments and/or pro- within Indian Country as a whole. With on other health topics such as cancer, the month of November. Each busi- grams represented throughout the en- that, Gila River has recognized the dire cold and flu, nutrition, and many more. ness day I’ll post a question (excluding tire month. I’d like to thank all those need for diabetes prevention, educa- Our program is designed for all business holidays) on the employee employees for their participation. It was tion, and management and has imple- Community outreach to all ages intranet website allowing the employ- a great experience for me. Throughout mented many programs within the through efforts such as presentations, ees a chance to answer the question. the entire challenge I constantly re- Community that you should take ad- health booths, media I’ll then read each ceived positive feedback and sugges- vantage of. production, fitness ac- answer and re- tions. tivities, and Submitted by Devin Pablo spond individually National Diabetes Awareness other various Public Health Education by providing the Month is only a few months away and activities correct answer if you can count on the diabetes chal- which may it’s wrong or pro- lenge radical return. Although we enjoy benefit the community health viding further information if the answer our female participants and of course wise. is correct. In order to qualify for the raf- we continue to encourage the females November is desig- fle, an employee has to participate the to uphold their outstanding participation nated as National Diabetes entire week but the answers do not but we would also like to see more male Valerie Awareness Month and during have to be correct just as long as the participation as well. All submissions Grosl rep- that month we launched the employee tried. Each employee repre- and participants are completely confi- resenting “Take the Challenge; What do sents the department that he/she is cur- dential. Identities will only be revealed if the Gila you know about diabetes?” rently working for and there will be a you are a winner and only upon your River De- challenge. This particular chal- total of 4 winners chosen which repre- authorization. So ladies and GENTLE- partment lenge is another way to get di- sent each week of the month. MEN, be sure to look out for “Take the of Correc- abetes education out to the In 2008, the challenge proved Challenge; What do you know about di- tions. Win- community, specifically the Gila to be a complete success with a total of abetes?”! ner of week 1.

Blanca Duarte representing the Gila River De- partment of Inter- nal Audit. Winner of week 2.

You may be at risk if: The DPP offers: Norma Nahsonhoya x A family member has diabetes x 16-session lifestyle balance representing x You weigh more than you classes the Gila River should x Incentives for participation Casino Expan- x You had diabetes while x Fun group activities... sion Owners pregnant x Healthy food and snacks Team. Winner x You had a baby weighing x Cooking classes of week 3 over 9 pounds at birth x Personal nutrition counseling x A doctor or nurse told you that x And much more!!! you have blood sugars that x Classes now enrolling!!! are higher than normal

Cynthia K. Vav- ages represent- For more information call us or visit the ing the Gila Diabetes Prevention Program (520) 562-3321 Ext. 1242 River Depart- We are located in the Life Center at ment of Public Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital and Komatke Health Clinic. Works. Winner of Week 4 October 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 7 Jay Leno to perform at WHP Hotel and Casino CHANDLER, AZ - Former “Tonight ple in Hollywood with a comedic style Show” host Jay Leno will perform at that appeals to millions of fans The Wild Horse Pass Hotel and throughout the world. Casino Friday, November 20th. The Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Leno’s appearance is part of a star- Casino is proud to host Jay Leno Fri- studded month long grand opening day, November 20th in their new state celebration at the new Wild Horse of the art Showroom. Showtime is at Pass Hotel and Casino. Concerts, 9:00 pm with doors opening at 7:30 comedians, and special promotions pm. Ticket prices start at just $75 and mark the opening of the Valley’s VIP seating is available for $150. newest entertainment destination. Players Club Members may purchase tickets for $10 off the sales price. Jay Leno gained worldwide fame after Please visit the Wild taking over for Johnny Carson as Horse Pass Casino host of the “Tonight Show” and gift shop or ticket- has expects continued success force.com for ticket as star of the new “Jay Leno sales beginning Show” debuting in prime time on 10:00am, Monday, NBC on September 14. September 14. For more information As one of America’s top comedi- please visit www.WinGi- ans, Jay Leno has appeared in laRiver.com and Run shows around the coun- Wild at the new Wild try over the Horse Pass past twenty Hotel and years. Casino. Leno has earned a reputa- tion as

one of the nicest peo- Page 8 Gila River Indian News October 2009 Census Bureau recognizes GRIC

By Roberto A. Jackson ment & Training Department, and his GRIN Reporter assistant Elwyn Johns. The content was specifically designed for Commu- Delegates from the US Census nity use as it features footage of the Bureau visited the Governance Center Community with interviews from Gov- in Sacaton to watch GRIC’s new Cen- ernor Rhodes on the importance of an sus 2010 public service announcement accurate Census data for 2010. “The video and to express gratitude for tribal video is excellent. I appreciate that,” liaison Jane Johnson-Woody, Enroll- said Lt. Governor Manuel. ment Coordinator. “We’re here to give In the year 2000 GRIC’s total our tribal liaison our appreciation,” said population, based on Census demo- Wayne Chattin, Tribal Partnership Spe- graphics, was listed 11,257, while the cialist. number of individuals that were officially Governor William R. Rhodes enrolled in the Community, as of April and Lieutenant Governor Joseph 5, 2000, was 16, 985. The inaccurate Manuel were on hand for the meeting. findings in effect reduced the amount of Linda Bowen, of the US Census Office in Phoenix flanked by Tribal Liaison Jane Johnson-Woody was recog- federal funding offered to the Commu- Johnson-Woody and Recruiting Assistant Janice Stewart. Johnson-Woody and nized along with recruiting assistant nity based on Census data. Stewart were honored at a luncheon attented by Census workers and volunteers, Janice Stewart, Community-At-Large A precise task was recently Governor Rhodes and Lt. Governor Manuel. (GRIN Photo - Roberto A. Jackson) member of the Legislative Standing completed as every address in the Committee. ”Jane has been so instru- Community had to be canvassed and gether,” said Johnson-Woody of seek- ning Department played a key role mental in the success of address can- identified by use of handheld GPS com- ing out other Community entities capa- when Census workers came with hand vassing and Janice [in] recruiting all the puters. Census workers had to stand ble of canvassing every residence. held GPS computers. people,” said Linda Bowen of the US right in front of the residence to gather This ensures when the enu- After the video was viewed to Census Office in Phoenix. each address, and if there wasn’t an merators hit the Community they will be unilateral praise, Bowen presented The video that was previewed address visible they had to approach sent to the right housing unit, which Johnson-Woody and Stewart with a was produced by Complete Count the residence and ask for the correct helps in Census accuracy. The process ‘Recognition Award’ from the US Cen- Committee member Reuben Ringlero, listing. “The reason that happened so was done rather quickly as Johnson- sus Bureau for extraordinary effort dis- Graphic/Web Designer for the Employ- fast is because we got everybody to- Woody explained that Land Use Plan- played during the spring of 2009. GRIC’s first CERT team graduates with multiple emergency training An Evening with LeAnn Rimes Live at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino

Chandler, AZ (9/14/09) Country Music pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. icon LeAnn Rimes will appear in the Ticket prices start at just $45 and VIP new Wild Horse Pass Hotel and seating is available for $100. Players Casino on Saturday, November 7. Club Members may purchase tickets This, the first headline performance in for $10 off the sales price with a valid the new Ovations Live! Showroom, Players Club Card at the Wild Horse and will kick off the grand opening Pass gift shop. Tickets are also avail- events for the new Casino. able for purchase online at ticket- Rimes burst into the Country force.com. For more information, Music scene in 1996 at just 13 years please visit www.WinGilaRiver.com old with the debut of her hit song and Run Wild at the new Wild Horse GRIC’s first CERT team, consisting of all volunteers, graduated on Wed, Oct. 7, at “Blue” which immediately captivated Pass Hotel and Casino. the D3 Service Center. The CERT team are volunteers who have trained to partici- audiences across America. This sin- pate in emergency response situations. gle created a loyal fan base for the young starlet and launched By Mihio Manus “This kind of training could help her career. GRIN Managing Editor save someone’s life,” Manuel said. “We Among have to be prepared to assist the Com- Rimes countless Sacaton-The graduation of Gila River’s munity when anything happens.” first Community Emergency Response CERT volunteer, Curtis achievements as Team (CERT) was a milestone in that Manuel, D5, will often ride along with a musician, ac- the graduating class was made up of the fire department, the police depart- tress and pub- average citizens from across the dis- ment or the emergency medical serv- lished author, she tricts. ices. Manuel feels that the Search and is noted as the win- According to Tim Sanders, Rescue portion of the training was ner of two Grammy Emergency Operations Coordinator for most applicable to his time with the awards and is the the Office of Emergency Management aforementioned departments. Being a (OEM), “We’ve been searching for this part of the CERT training helped youngest recipient of team for quite some time and we’re Manuel to find clarity in his own life’s this honor. Rimes has going to utilize your skills and abilities.” path. earned many hit singles The crew of volunteers was “It made me think about my de- in her career including subject to an often-rigorous training cisions and if I’m out there and I get “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” schedule, which lasted eight weeks hurt, I can’t help anyone,” he said. which quickly climbed to #1 and consisted of two-hour classes on Wednesday nights. Training for the CERT Graduating Class on the country music charts CERT volunteer team was provided in Jaime Bahe, D4 in 11 countries. In addition, the fields of Search and Rescue Oper- Lois Brown, D3 “How Do I Live,” has main- ations, Disaster Preparedness, Disas- Steven Burnette, D4 tained the record as the ter Medical Operation, Fire and Safety, Gerald Gall, Ira Hayes Post longest standing song Life Search and Rescue among other Lauren Gall, Ira Hayes Post to be charted on areas. Cathy Jackson, D3 the Billboard Hot 100 On hand for the graduation Robin Jackson, D3 was GRIC Lt. Governor, Joseph Daniel Lalo, D5 chart at 69 weeks. Manuel who encouraged the team to Jaime Lalo, D5 Show- keep building their skill sets. The Lt. Regina Manuel, D3 time for Rimes Governor told the team that education Curtis Manuel, D5 performance and knowledge are two things that can- Marie Torres, D6 is at 8:00 not be taken away from a person. Pam Vega, D5 October 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 9 Governor’s Employee of the Month: Pam Vega

Pam Vega has been employed guished her to become September’s the events. Additionally, Pam added a PLOYEE OF THE MONTH for SEP- by the Department of Public Works 2009 Governor’s Employee of the sporting 304 miles to round-off an es- TEMBER 2009. (DPW) for the past 12 years and is cur- Month finalist. Her activities in this pecially successful fun-filled wellness rently serving as the Department’s arena include a vibrant, enthusiastic program due much in part to her con- Right-of-Way Agent. More recently, and leadership filled resume of com- sistent support and direction. she’s been temporarily assigned to the munity services that include the follow- Pam has accepted additional Office of Emergency Management ing: community service by volunteering to where she is working with Community Pam unequivocally demon- help in the coordination of the 10th An- members in the recovery of monsoon strated a genuine interest in this com- nual Halloween Carnival activities for storm damages. munity’s youth and children through her the GRIC Police Department. Coordi- Pam’s exemplary day-to-day consistent involvement in several sport- nation of such activities is consistent work activities also include certification ing and leadership- based activities. with Pam’s love, enthusiasm and stead- as a Community Emergency Response Among these is her sporting nature as fastness in serving the Gila River com- Team member that includes training in: coach of a local softball team — all the munity children and youth. First Responder, Search and Rescue, while holding a position as Girl Scout For her enduring nature to vol- First Aid, Triage Situations, Hazardous Leader for a local Girl’s Scout pack. unteer unselfishly, for her vibrant en- Materials and Communication Skills. Pam has demonstrated further thusiasm in service to this community’s These areas are of course the leadership in health and wellness activ- children, youth, elders, and cultural in- basic qualifying elements for consider- ities as Team Captain in the Gila River tegrity, and for demonstrating consis- ing a Governor’s Employee of the Wellness Center Route 66 Program for tent leadership qualities in all aspects Month candidate. However, Pam’s out- 2009. Her leadership as well as vibrant of these services: we are honored to standing achievements in the voluntary participation was instrumental in the es- award this plaque and a $200.00 value Governor William R. Rhodes presents Pam Vega with an honorary plaque for Vegaʼs arena, above and beyond her normal tablishment of two wellness teams, one gift of her choice to PAM VEGA, DPW accomplishment in being Employee of the work duties and responsibilities, distin- of which was deemed overall winner of EMPLOYEE and GOVERNOR’S EM- Month. (GRIN Photo- Mihio Manus) It Takes an Entire Community to Raise a Good EMT

Submitted by GREMS ward.” Philip Lewis, D1, is the third Community “Making a difference for the good of the member hired this past summer. Lewis is a gradu- Community” is the philosophy of three new employ- ate from Coolidge High School. Lewis was a recipi- ees of the Gila River Emergency Medical Services ent of a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant. (GR EMS). Lewis was enrolled at University of Arizona in GR EMS began providing EMT training in premed with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. 2007. The first class started out small with three After two semesters at U of A, Lewis completed an graduates. Two were Community members. The internship with the Office of Emergency Manage- second class resulted with seven graduates. Five ment. After a housing glitch at U of A, Lewis shifted were Community members, and of those, three gears and accepted an offer to continue at OEM in a were hired as full-time EMTs. Today, GR EMS is in temporary position. Lewis continued his studies at the process of finalizing its third class. Central Arizona College. The opportunity to attend The following are three success stories. EMT classes presented itself when Lewis suffered In May 2008, Teles Pablo, D3, began studying for an auto accident. his EMT certificate and received it in Jan. 2009. Lewis said Jeffrey Mercado, Assistant Director, was His goal was to become a smoke-jumper fire the first paramedic on the scene followed by the Fire fighter with EMT certification. You see, Pablo has and Police who assisted with medical and traffic experience with the Hotshot team that battled the control. San Diego County Wildfires of 2007. Pablo re- Lewis witnessed all three public safety departments ceived a medal from the State of California for his come to his aid and decided that he wanted to be Hotshot role and had the opportunity to meet Presi- one of those team members – “Someone who dent George W. Bush and Governor Arnold makes an impact on you when you are having the Schwarzenegger. worst day of your life.” During his EMT studies Pablo’s focus changed Lewis also credits his classmates who helped him gears. Pablo tested and secured a full-time position through the rigors of a full-time work and school. with GR EMS. Pablo’s advice is, “Don’t let today’s These three Community members are a best be a standard you set for the rest of your life. testament to the fact that it takes a Community to Do your best every day and wake up tomorrow and raise an EMT. Without the Community’s input and strive for more.” involvement, it would otherwise have been almost impossible. Desiree Pablo, D3, is a recent hire by the medic, Alyssa Van Story. After that incident, Pablo The EMTs and Paramedics at GR EMS are GR EMS and is the sister of Teles Pablo. Pablo at- knew she would do whatever it took to become an mentors and role models for the students in the pro- tributes her graduation from Casa Grande Union EMT. gram. High School to her father. At the suggestion of Classmates Philip Lewis and Jesse Puentes were And, of course, thanks to the elders in the Commu- brother, Pablo decided to take the EMT classes. instrumental in helping accomplish her goal. Pablo nity who teach and inspire our young people. It is Medical terminology was a struggle, but conversa- became a certified in Jan. 2009 and secured a posi- all these people, working as a community, who tions with GR EMS employees during ambulance tion this past summer. Pablo says, “As much as you helped the three Community members to want to ride-alongs paid off. want to stop and give up your dreams when life gets make a difference—and they have. She remembers a particular “vehicular” with Para- tough, look for that special person to push you for- Save Our School Campaign a Big Success at VHM

Submitted by VHM

The school board, administration, families Mission Samuel E. Jackson and Michellene Pablo-Jackson and students of Vechij Himdag MashchamakuD wish Gail Blackwater Family Nadine and Joe Manuel to thank everyone who helped make the Save Our Cheryl Blackwater Angie Wiltshire Family School campaign a big success. The S.O.S cam- Jolene Paul Valerie Williams Family paign was the brainchild of senior Heidi Kisto, who Vera Marietta Arnold B.Darrell worked with a small group of students to create Elaine Castro Family Lois A. Thomas posters and to distribute them throughout Gila River Julie Jimenez Family Dr. Eric Parker Indian Community. The S.O.S. campaign brought the Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital/ Dept. of Behavioral Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parker necessary supplies and materials for the start of Health A special thank you to all of the anonymous donors school. The school is proud to have students who Susanna Mendivil for all of the food, paper and supplies. care so much and is very grateful for the support of so Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Jones A special thank you to our sister schools for the men- many individuals and organizations. Keith Franklin Family toring, support and assistance: Marcos Echeverria Family Skyline District 5 Thanks to: The Rondell Norris Family Saint Peter’s Indian Mission Gina Webb Family The Sisters and School Board of Saint Peter’s Indian Darlene Flood Family Page 10 Gila River Indian News October 2009

Films, offered advice on film making itage to write about the blending of two and life in the industry during the chal- cultures. lenging shoot. “Filming took three 12- “I got to work with other young peo- hour days.” ple. They were multi-talented and we Indios Primeros is about the plight of got along famously. The doors were two worlds that centers on United opened to us long ago. The best part States/Mexican Border tension. Jack- was the opportunity to direct my own son used his Pima and Hispanic her- story.”

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12 13 14 15 16 NO DISTRICT CLINIC NO DISTRICT CLINIC NURSE VISIT NO DISTRICT CLINIC NO DISTRICT CLINIC 12:00-3:00 PM BY APPT ONLY Assistant Director Carmen Tsabetsaye fills out a slate on the first day of principal SACATON OFFICE photography. (GRIN Photo - Roberto A. Jackson) 19 20 21 22 23 TEEN CLINIC BY BOY’S D1 @ ELDERLY NURSE VISIT D6 BY KOMATKE HEALTH NO DISTRICT CLINIC & GIRL’S CLUB COMPLEX 12:00-3:00 PM CENTER Indios Primeros 12:00-4:00 PM 8:30-2:00 PM BY APPT ONLY 9:00-2:00 PM 26 27 28 29 30 D5 BY HEADSTART D4 @ GILA BUTTE NURSE VISIT D7 @ SERVICE CENTER NO DISTRICT CLINIC By Jeri Thomas 8:30-2:30 PM HOUSING 8:30-2:30 PM 12:00-3:00 PM 9:00-2:00 PM BY APPT ONLY SACATON OFFICE Gila River Albuquerque, NM. Our own learn industry skills. Indian News reporter Roberto A. Jack- This is not Jackson’s first bite of the son made his film directorial debut filmmaking bug. Sept. 26th thanks to the VSA Arts New As part of the GRIC Employment and Mexico/Creative Spirit New Mexico and Training media program, Jackson at- Southern California Indian Center. tended the 2007 American Indian Sum- Jackson’s screenplay Indios Primeros mer Institute, sponsored by Fox was selected among 24 screenplays Studios, in Los Angeles, California. submitted by Native writers. Jackson later attended the San Fran- Indios Primeros will premiered Octo- cisco Native American Film Festival. ber 9th and 10th at the North Fourth Art “These experiences proved to me Center located at 4904 Fourth Street that people like me have a voice.” So NW as part of an evening of short films much so he wrote a feature length 100 by Native American filmmakers. plus page script and several other short The North Fourth Art Center is a con- stories that centered around Native temporary performing arts center with communities. “I entered the Creative a social mission. Its TWO WORLDS Spirit competition in 2008 and received program, co-founded by Marjorie an ‘honorable mention’ which was very Neset, executive director of the VSA exciting.” North Fourth Art Center, and James “This year I was determined to win Lujan, a filmmaker and playwright from and entered two stories. One won. Taos Pueblo, makes use of themes Tony Estrada, Supervisiing Producer surrounding modern and traditional and James Lujan were absolutely won- ways, urban and reservation life. derful. I stayed at the home of Estrada Its Creative Spirit component offers so I got to spend a lot of time with him,” film production and training by profes- Jackson said. sional mentors whereby crew members Estrada (Dine), head of Wild Horse

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October 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 11 GRPD Monthy Crime Report for Sacaton Man sentenced to 6 years August ‘09 for aggravated assault

PHOENIX – Craig Miller, 21, of Saca- and property from the victim. Police GILA RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT ton, Ariz., was sentenced today to six were alerted to the victim’s screams MONTHLY MANAGEMENT DATA MONTH August YEAR: 2009 PREPARED BY: Denna L. Domingo years in federal prison by U.S. District and responded to the house. When

CRIMINAL DATA Judge Frederick J. Martone. Miller the police officers arrived, the victim CURRENT MONTH LAST MONTH % YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR % ASSAULT - OFFENSES REPORTED 70 87-19.50% 553 370 33% pleaded guilty on February 12, 2009, stumbled out of the front door and fell (No weapons) ARRESTS MADE 27 31-12.90% 214 161 24.70% to Aggravated Assault. Co-defendant to the ground. The defendants fled FORGERY - OFFENSES REPORTED 12-50% 75 28.50% ARRESTS MADE 00Same 10 100% Alvin Miller was sentenced to 14 through a back door. The victim was CRIMINAL - OFFENSES REPORTED 55 67-17.90% 419 289 31% DAMAGE ARRESTS MADE 3105739-70% 31.50% years in prison on February 19, 2009, severely beaten and suffered serious WEAPONS - OFFENSES REPORTED 10 9 10%58 45 22.40% for his role in the offense. bodily injury as well as the loss of ARRESTS MADE 9 5 44.40%38 25 34.20% SEXUAL - OFFENSES REPORTED 4 7-42.80% 29 29 Same On April 11, 2007, Craig Miller several teeth. CONDUCT ARRESTS MADE and his uncle, Alvin, took a man into The investigation in this case W/CHILDREN 10100% 11Same D.U.I. - OFFENSES REPORTED 17 664.70% 97 78 19.50% their home where they tied him up was conducted by the Gila River Po- ARRESTS MADE 17 664.70% 97 78 19.50% LIQUOR - OFFENSES REPORTED 11 11Same 77 71 7.79% with bed sheets and beat him for sev- lice Department and the Federal Bu- LAWS ARRESTS MADE 10 11-9.00% 80 79 1.25% eral hours with their fists, feet and a reau of Investigation. The prosecution DISORDER. OFFENSES REPORTED 22 1627.20% 157 106 32.40% CONDUCT ARRESTS MADE 23 960.8 121 76 37.10% 20-pound barbell. Alvin Miller repeat- was handled by Sharon Sexton, As- CHILD - OFFENSES REPORTED 7 7Same 51 49 3.90% edly threatened that he was going to sistant U.S. Attorney, District of Ari- ABUSE ARRESTS MADE 01-100% 5420% ARPA - OFFENSES REPORTED 00Same 00 Same kill the victim and the pair stole money zona, Phoenix. VIOLATIONS ARRESTS MADE 00Same 00 Same CURFEW - OFFENSES REPORTED 11Same 811-27.20% ARRESTS MADE 10100% 1214 -14.20% DRUG - OFFENSES REPORTED 15 1126.60% 125 113 9.60% OFFENSES ARRESTS MADE 5 9-44.40% 68 82 -17% ALL OTHER - OFFENSES REPORTED 187 173 7.40% 1,459 1,585 -7.90% OFFENSES ARRESTS MADE 144 1374.80% 1,075 1,151 -6.60%

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Fountain Hills woman pleads guilty to over $100K in thefts from tribe and elderly tribal woman

PHOENIX - A Fountain Hills woman Judge James A. Teilborg. has admitted to stealing from both the The investigations was con- local tribal government that employed ducted by the Fort McDowell Police her and, later from an elderly woman Department and the Federal Bureau who was availing herself of tribal so- of Investigation. The prosecution is cial services. Monica Thompson, 42, being handled by Frank T. Galati, As- said that between November 2005 sistant U.S. Attorney, District of Ari- and December 2006, while employed zona, Phoenix. by the Salt River-Maricopa Indian Community as manager of the Tem- porary Aid to Needy Families pro- How do you feel about yourself? gram, she stole more than $87,000 Do you like yourself or do you feel bad about yourself? from the tribe.

Thompson admitted doing so We invite you to come to our group by submitting approximately 36 fraud- to learn ways to feel better about yourself ulent invoices requesting payments for goods and services purportedly purchased by the tribe. She also ad- Adult Self Esteem Group mitted that between October 2008 and February 2009, while employed (For Men and Women) by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation as a social worker supervisor, she Every Wednesday gained access to the checking ac- 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. count of a 76-year-old woman who New Beginnings Building was a client of the social services agency and stole approximately Walk-ins welcome $24,000. Thompson appeared before

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle Burns Facilitators: today and pleaded guilty to Theft Con- Shawn Sindlinger and Judy Enos cerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds and Use of an Unauthorized Access Device. Each is a felony offense pun- ishable by up to 10 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. Sen- For more information call us at: tencing is scheduled on December 7, (520) 562-3321, Ext 7010

2009, at 2:30 p.m. before U.S. District Page 12 Gila River Indian News October 2009 Community Council Action Sheets for meetings held on Sept. 2 and Sept. 16, 2009

ACTION SHEET 2:05 NEW BUSINESS 6. Sacaton Middle School 3rd Quarter Progress Community Council (District 7 Councilman Devin Redbird departed 1. Casa Blanca Community School Written Plan Report PO Box 2138 meeting during lunch break; quorum equals 14) SY2009/2010 Presenter: Mary Quinnan Sacaton, Arizona 85147 Motion was made and seconded to enter Execu- APPROVED REPORT HEARD Phone: (520) 562-9720] tive Session with Council, Council Staff, Law Of- 2. Gila Crossing Community School Written Plan 7. Sacaton Elementary School 3rd Quarter Fax: (520) 562-9729 fice, Community Members, and Casino SY2009/2010 Progress Report The first regular monthly meeting of the Gila River Representatives MOTION CARRIED DISPENSED Presenter: Carol Virkler Indian Community Council will be held Wednes- *11. Hardee Consulting 2009 Annual Report (Ex- 3. GRICUA Request for a Community Council TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR day, September 2, 2009, 9am, Community Coun- ecutive Session) Work Session NON-SUBMITTAL OF MATERIAL cil Chambers, Governance Center, Sacaton, Presenters: Jennifer Giff & James Hardee A motion was made and seconded to hold a 8. Casa Blanca Community School Annual Re- Arizona. REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Work Session with GRICUA on Monday, port CALL TO ORDER *12. Gookin Hydrology 2009 Annual Report (Ex- September 21 at 9 a.m. in Conference Rooms Presenter: Patty Cook Governor Rhodes called the meeting to order at 9 ecutive Session) B&C, and to include the Law Office and Akin REPORT HEARD a.m. with a quorum of 10 Council Members pres- Presenters: Jennifer Giff & Allen Gookin Gump; MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTIONS ent REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. GRIC Revenue/Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Re- *1. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of INVOCATION *13. Franzoy Consulting, Inc. 2009 Annual Re- port – FY 2009 (Executive Session) Timothy Lane Siquieros, Jr. into the Gila River In- District 1 Councilman Arzie Hogg provided the in- port (Executive Session) A motion was made and seconded to accept the dian Community (LSC forward to Council with vocation. Presenters: Jennifer Giff & C. Eugene Franzoy GRIC Revenue/Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Report- recommendation for approval) (District 6 Councilman Albert Pablo, District 6 REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION FY2009 and Report of Audit—War Relocation Au- Presenter: Francisco Osife Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. and District 7 *14. FY 2009 3rd Quarter Financial Reports for thority Distribution; MOTION DEFEATED APPROVED Councilman Devin Redbird arrived; quorum the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2009 (Unau- A motion was made and seconded to forward 2. A Resolution Approving the Gila River Indian equals 13) dited) (Executive Session) these audits back, the 3rd Quarter Audit Report Community Internal Audit Department’s Annual ROLL CALL Presenters: Arthur Felder, Lupita Martinez and the War Relocation Audit Distribution, to the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2010 (GMSC Forwards Roll Call was taken via circulating Sign-In Sheet &James Jenkins Government and Management to produce op- to Council with recommendation for approval) EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PRESENT AT ROLL REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION tions for the Community Council; MOTION CAR- Presenter: Robert Keller & Penni McCabe CALL 15. Rothstein, Donatelli, Hughes, Dahlstrom & RIED APPROVED Governor William R. Rhodes Schoenburg, LLP Annual Report of Legal Serv- 5. Report of Audit – War Relocation Authority 3. A Resolution Approving the Gila River Indian Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel ices for FY ’09 (Executive Session) (“WRA”) Distribution (Executive Session) Community Gaming Internal Audit Department COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL Presenter: Eric Dahlstrom ITEM SENT BACK TO G&M PER MOTION AT Annual Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2010 (GMSC CALL REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION NEW BUSINESS #4 Forwards to Council with recommendation for ap- D1-Augustine Enas, Arzie Hogg; D2-Jewel Whit- 16. Dorsey & Whitney LLP Annual Report FY ’09 ANNOUNCEMENTS proval) man; D3-Rodney Jackson; D4-Darrell Gerlaugh, (Executive Session) >Michael Losey wake Friday at the Vah-Ki Pres- Presenter: Robert Russin & Auditors Barney Enos, Jr., D5-Delane Enos, Franklin Presenter: Mary Streitz byterian Church Arbor; Services on Saturday APPROVED Pablo, Sr., Brian Davis, Sr.; D6-D6-Anthony Vil- REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION >Cecil Lewis’ brother [Jude] extremely ill; not ex- 4. A Resolution Approving the Attached Ameri- lareal, Sr. Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans 17. IRS Examination of the Gila River Indian pected to survive. can Recovery and Reinvestment Act Self Gover- COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT AFTER ROLL Community’s (The “Community”) Financial Re- ADJOURNMENT nance Funding Agreement (GMSC Forwards to CALL turns and Records for Calendar Year 2007 (Ex- A motion was made and seconded to adjourn; Council with recommendation for approval) D4-John Antone (9:30); D5-Brenda Robertson ecutive Session) MOTION CARRIED VIA UNANIMOUS VOICE Presenter: Linus Everling (10:32) Presenter: Jennifer Giff VOTE APPROVED COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT (EXCUSE ON REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:21 5. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Indian FILE) 18. Gila River Gaming Enterprise, Inc. Monthly * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Community Law Office to Negotiate the Purchase D3-Myron Schurz; D4-Rebecca Rowe Report Monthly Report (Executive Session) of Land, Improvements and Cultural Objects APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenters: Harold Baugus & Board of Directors ACTION SHEET Owned By Stanley and Patricia Ellis Located In >Add Receptionist/Secretary for CCSO REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION The second regular monthly meeting of the Gila Pinal County, Arizona, and Adjacent To the Exte- >Table Resolution #7 19. Gila River Gaming Commission General Re- River Indian Community Council was held rior Boundaries of the Gila River Indian Reserva- >Dispense Unfinished Business #1 port – July 2009 (Executive Session) Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 9am, in the tion (GMSC, EDSC & NRSC Forwards to Council APPROVED Presenters: Courtney Moyah Scott Sanderson Community Council Chambers at the Gover- with recommendation for approval) INTRODUCTION REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION nance Center in Sacaton, Arizona. Presenter: Kimberly Dutcher 1. Bruce Holdridge; Gila River Telecommunica- Motion was made and seconded to enter Execu- CALL TO ORDER—Quorum equals 13 APPROVED tions, Inc. New General Manager tive Session with Council, Council Staff, Law Of- Presiding Chairman Governor William R. Rhodes 6. A Resolution Consenting to a Non-Transfer- 2. Gabryel Montalbo, Jr.; CCSO Reception- fice, Community Members, and Casino called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. able Fifty Year Homesite Lease on Allotment ist/Secretary Representatives MOTION CARRIED VIA UNAN- INVOCATION 0274 Located on Allotted Trust Land in District MINUTES IMOUS VOICE VOTE District 5 Councilwoman Brenda Robertson pro- Four of the Gila River Indian Reservation (NRSC *1. May 21, 2008 (Regular) Motion was made and seconded for a 10-minute vided the invocation. Forwards to Council with recommendation for ap- APPROVED break; Motion carried via unanimous voice vote. ROLL CALL proval) *2. July 16, 2008 (Regular) Governor Rhodes reconvened the meeting at Roll Call taken via circulating Sign-In Sheet Presenter: Kimberly Dutcher APPROVED 4:23 Executive Officers Present at Roll Call: APPROVED *3. August 6, 2008 (Regular) A motion was made and seconded to table Re- Governor William R. Rhodes 7. A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a APPROVED port #12; MOTION CARRIED Council Members Present at Roll Call: Land Use Agreement between the Gila River In- 4. August 20, 2008 (Regular) RESOLUTIONS D1-Augustine Enas, Arzie Hogg; D2-Jewel Whit- dian Community and the Gila Crossing Commu- TABLED 1. A Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Ex- man; D3-Myron G. Schurz, Rodney Jackson; D4- nity School for 10.6060 Acres of Community Trust 5. June 3, 2009 (Regular) ecution of a Public Law (P.L) 93-638, Title V Self- Darrell Gerlaugh, Barney Enos, Jr.; D5-Delane Land Located in District Six of the Gila River In- APPROVED Governance “Construction Project Agreement Enos, Franklin Pablo, Sr., Brenda Robertson, dian Reservation for the Operation and Mainte- 6. August 19, 2009 (Regular) with the Indian Health Service for the Design and Brian Davis; D6-Anthony Villareal, Sr., Terrance nance of the Gila Crossing Community School APPROVED Construction of the Chiller Replacement Project B. Evans (NRSC Forwards to Council with recommenda- REPORTS at the Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Executive Officers Present after Roll Call: tion for approval) 1. School AYP Status for SY 08/09 APPROVED Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel (10:03) Presenter: Joshua Mike & Kimberly Dutcher Presenter: Jeff Thornburg 2. A Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Ex- Council Members Present after Roll Call: TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR REPORT HEARD ecution of a Public Law (P.L) 93-638, Title V Self- D7-Devin Redbird (10:10) NON-SUBMITTAL OF MATERIAL (District 4 Councilman John Antone arrived; quo- Governance “Construction Project Agreement Council Members Absent: ORDINANCES: None rum equals 14) with the Indian Health Service for the Design and D4-John Antone (Excused), Rebecca Rowe (Ex- UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (District 5 Councilwoman Brenda Robertson ar- Construction of the Upgrade of the Fire Protec- cused); D6-Albert Pablo (Travel Status) 1. Department Of Community Housing Monthly rived; quorum equals 15) tion System Pressure Project at the Hu Hu Kam APPROVAL OF AGENDA Report - August 2009 (GMSC Forwards to Coun- 2. Gila Crossing Community School 3rd Quarter Memorial Hospital APPROVED cil under Unfinished Business) Progress Report APPROVED INTRODUCTION Presenter: Nellie Gilmore Presenter: GCCS Board & Administration 3. A Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Ex- Richard Narcia, GRHC President introduced Mr. REPORT TABLED REPORT HEARD ecution of a Public Law (P.L) 93-638, Title V Self- Kaylor Shamberger who is the new CEO of the 2. GRIC Revenue/Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Re- 3. Gila Crossing Community School Annual Re- Governance “Construction Project Agreement Gila River Health Care Corporation who provided port – FY 2009 Executive Session port With the Indian Health Service for the Design and a brief outline of his experience and background. (GMSC Forwards to Council w/recommendation Presenter: GCCS Board & Administration Construction of the Replacement of the Fire MINUTES to accept the audit and return the report to Gov- REPORT HEARD Alarms Project in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 at the Hu 1. August 20, 2008 (Regular) (Previously tabled ernor’s office for his consideration) 4. Ruth E. Koester, Esq., 2009 Annual Report Hu Kam Memorial Hospital item) >A motion was made and seconded to accept the Presenter: Ruth E. Koester, Esq. APPROVED Presenter: Community Council audit and forward to the Governor’s Office for his REPORT HEARD 4. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Indian APPROVED consideration; MOTION CARRIED 5. Adkins Research Associates 2009 Annual Re- Community Children’s Court to Participate in the REPORTS 3. Report of Audit – War Relocation Authority port National Council of Juvenile and Family Court >A motion was made and seconded to enter Ex- (“WRA”) Distribution Executive Session Presenter: Richard Adkins, Ph.D. Judges’ Model Court Project ecutive Session with Council, Governor, Lt. Gov- Presenters: Robert Keller & Penni McCabe REPORT HEARD APPROVED ernor, Secretary, Community Members, Law (GMSC Forward to Council w/recommendation to 6. New Teacher Orientation, Tribal Education 5. Resolution Approving the Gila River Indian Office, and Presenter; MOTION CARRIED accept the WRA audit and to direct Treasurer Department Community’s 2009-2010 Tribal Membership in *1. Gookin Hydrology 2009 Annual Report (Ex- Felder to readjust the 1979 resolution regarding Presenter: Jeff Thornburg the National Congress of American Indians ecutive Session) WRA funds and to produce an improved and effi- REPORT HEARD APPROVED Presenters: Jennifer Giff & Allen Gookin cient plan for the review status of the District Local 7. Ford & Harrison Annual Report; 2008-09 Fis- 6. Resolution Approving the Gila River Gaming REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Governments) cal Year Enterprises, Inc. Operating Budget and Capital >A motion was made and seconded to exit Exec- RECOMMENDATION APPROVED Presenter: Sonya Boun Projects Budget For Fiscal Year 2010 utive Session; motion carried via unanimous NEW BUSINESS: REPORT HEARD APPROVED show of hands 1. Sacaton Middle School 2009-2010 Written 8. GRICUA Quarterly Operations Report Includ- 7. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Tim- 5-MINUTE BREAK FOR RESET OF VIDEO Plan (ESC forwards under New Business with ing Balance Sheet and Income & Expense State- othy Lane Siquieros Jr. into the Gila River Indian FEED recommendation for approval) ment Community 2. Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council Re- Presenter: Mary Quinnan Presenter: William Pezalla TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA port APPROVED REPORT HEARD ORDINANCES Presenter: Michael Preston ANNOUNCEMENTS: 9. Annual Report for Government Relations for 1. An Ordinance Authorizing and Adopting a TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR District 7 Councilman Devin Redbird thanked FY ’09 – Public Policy Partners Class I Gaming Ordinance NON-SUBMITTAL OF MATERIAL Governor Rhodes, Lt. Governor Manuel, and Presenter: Scot Butler APPROVED 3. Rosette & Associates, PC Annual Report Councilman Myron G. Schurz for attending the REPORT HEARD 2. An Ordinance Authorizing And Approving Presenter: Charlene Jackson District 7 Ballpark Opening. 10. Law Enforcement Commission Report to the Amendments to the Gila River Indian Community REPORT HEARD ADJOURNMENT: Legislative Standing Committee Gaming Ordinance GR-08-09 Gaming Commis- 4. Head Start Program Annual Report A motion and seconded to adjourn; motion car- Presenter: Henry Pino sion Presenter: Pat Foster ried via unanimous voice vote REPORT HEARD APPROVED REPORT HEARD MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:18 a.m. Motion was made and seconded to break for UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. Blackwater Community School Annual Report *Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) lunch for 1 hour; motion carried via unanimous *1. Private Museum Gallery Mask Exhibit, Scotts- 2008-2009 voice vote. dale, AZ Presenter: Audra Antone Governor Rhodes reconvened the meeting at DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA REPORT TABLED Vaccination: The First Step in Your Protection

1. Get Your Regular Flu 2. Get the H1N1 Flu 3. Know the Symptoms 4. Have a Plan Vaccine When Available Vaccination NOW They are similar to the Have a plan to stay at home . The influenza flu virus is avail- It is important that people regular flu if you become sick and able now for ADULTS 18 years on the priority list receive Runny or stuffy nose avoid close contact with of age and older. vaccinations for the H1N1 Extreme tiredness others who are not sick. Headache Flu (when the vaccine is Make plans to keep sick The U.S. Center for Disease Sore throat available). children home. This may Control says any adult who Achy muscles include getting a caretaker. wants to reduce the likelihood Vaccines work best to stop A very high fever (if tempera- of becoming ill with influenza the spread of the virus. ture is higher than 100 If you are sick, you should or spreading influenza to others degrees, please contact your Vaccinations will be first stay at home until you do should get the flu vaccination. provider or the nearest available for those who are not have any more fever (at health care facility) The flu vaccine provides protec- at a higher risk of catching least 24 hours without the tion for the whole season the H1N1. use of fever reducing medi- except it does not protect Additional vaccines will be cations), and you should agains the H1N1 virus. made available to the have a plan to stay at home Contact your Gila River Health remaining priority listing of possibly up to 7-10 days. Care provider to make an those at risk. Talk with your employer appointment to receive your It is important to know that now about company poli- vaccine or ask for the vaccine you can spread illnesses cies. during your regular routine even when you don’t feel visit. sick. THE PLAN WHAT IS IT?

A plan to ensure the people most likely to be severely affected by the virus would be vaccinated first to try to minimize the spread of H1N1 illness during the upcoming influenza season. Gila River Health Care and GRIC Health Resources Department have established a plan that includes important steps to implement a voluntary H1N1 vaccination effort to counter the possibility of a severe flu season by following guidelines provided by the U.S.Depart- ment of Health & Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The plan is based on the CDC recommendations to make the vaccine available to the most vulnerable people for this particular virus strain. Since the vaccine demand and availability for Arizona and our area is still to be determined, the priorities include:

Priority 1 Priority 2d Priority 3 Pregnant women Children 5-18 years old without high All Adults 19-24 Infants and toddlers 6 months - 4 years old risk medical condition Adults 25-64 without Children 5 - 18 years old with high risk medical conditions Adults 25-64 with chronic conditions chronic conditions Direct care personnel Adults 65 and over

Once priority 1 is vaccinated, the vaccine will be made available to the groups listed based on their priority level. Current studies show that risk of infection among persons 65 and over are less less likely to become ill with H1N1 unless they have underlying health condi- tions. This plan had to be developed on a “worst case scenario” basis to ensure the people most likely to be severely affected yb the virus would be vaccinated. It is important to know that the H1N1 vaccine does not replace the seasonal flu vaccine -- you should get both!

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CASA GRANDE UNION HIGH TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF COOLIDGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 82 OF PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA: 21 OF PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA:

A special election will be held in Casa Grande Union High School District No. 82 of A special election will be held in Coolidge Unified School District No. 21 of Pinal County, Ari- Pinal County, Arizona, on November 3, 2009, at the following polling places: zona, on November 3, 2009, at the following polling places:

Precinct Precinct Number Precinct Polling Place Number Precinct Polling Place 17,24,25 Coolidge NE Coolidge Women’s Club, 240 W. Pinkley Ave. 09 Arizona City Arizona City Fire Station, 14022 S. Sunland Gin Rd. 18 Coolidge NW Coolidge Community Center, 670 W. Pima Ave. 10 Toltec South Central Lutheran Church, 12921 S. Sunland Gin Rd. 19 Coolidge S HoHoKam Mobile Village, 1925 S. Arizona Blvd. 13 Toltec Toltec Comm. Cntr./Eloy Sr. Cntr., 3650 W. Shedd Rd. 20 RandolphSt. Paul Church of God, 3627 E. Bell Ave. 21 Central AZ College C.A.C. Student Services Cnt. M-101, 8470 N. 21 Central AZ College C.A.C. Student Services Cntr. M-101, 8470 N. Overfield Rd. Overfield Rd. 22 11-Mile Corner Pinal Co. Fairgrounds Bldg. #3, 512 S. 11 Mile Corner Rod. 22 11-Mile Corner Pinal Co. Fairgrounds Blvd. #3, 512 S. 11 Mile Corner 60* Blackwater District Blackwater Service Cntr., 3745 E. Blackwater Sch. Rd. Rd. 61* San Tan District Dist #4 Service Cntr., Sesame Rd W. of Stotonic Rd. 29 Sacaton Dist. 3 Community Bldg., Canal & Church St. 68 San Tan Park Mountain Vista Elem. School, 33622 N. Mt. Vista Blvd. 85 San Tan Heights San Tan Heights Elem. School, 2500 W. San Tan Heights Blvd. 30 Maricopa First Baptist Church, 18705 N. John Wayne Pkwy., * Indian Nations 30X Maricopa Saddleback Elementary School, 18600 N. Porter Rd. 31 Stanfield Stanfield Assembly of God Church, 36530 W. Hwy. 84, The polls will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the election is to permit 32 CG North First Presbyterian Church C-10, 702 E. Cottonwood Lane the qualified electors of the District to vote on authorizing the District to: 33 CG N Central Victory Baptist Church, 1225 E. Cottonwood Lane 34 CG S Central Masonic Pinal Lodge #30, 1140 E. Florence Blvd. 1. Adopt a General Maintenance and Operation Budget in an amount that includes up to 35 CG Northeast United Methodist Church, 1515 N. Trekell Rd. 10% in excess of the revenue control limit for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and for six 36 CG Southeast Dorothy Powell Senior Center, 405 E. Sixth St. subsequent years (subject to certain reductions provided by statute in years 6 and 7). 37 CG Northwest Fairways Manufactured Home Comm., 2054 N. Thornton The District’s current 8% budget override is by law required to be reduced by one-third in each of the next two fiscal years. Because the existing override is phasing down by Rd.** one-third for 2010-2011, the proposed maintenance and operation budget will exceed 38 CG Southwest Calvary Chapel, 962 W. Highway 84 the District’s 2010-2011 alternate budget in an amount of approximately $1,096,632 39 CG Rancho Grande Val Vista RV Park, 16680 W. Val Vista Rd. and the District’s secondary tax rate required to fund this amount is estimated to be 41 CG Interchange Fiesta Grande RV Resort Card Room, 1511 E. Florence $0.38 per one $100 of secondary assessed valuation. The total budget override amount Blvd. for the first year of the new override is estimated to be $2,349,925 and would be funded 53* Chui Chu Chui Chu Elderly Center, Chui Chu Rd., 10 miles South in that year by an estimated tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of secondary assessed valua- of Casa Grande tion. Because the override in an increase and continuation to the existing override, the 54 Thunderbird Farms T.Bird Farms Imp. Dist. Office, 10675 N. incremental tax increase associated with the new override in 2010-2011 is $0.38 per Brewer Rd. $100 of secondary assessed valuation.. In future years the amount of the increase will be as provided by law. 55 CG WestIndian Hills Community Church, 20110 W. Hopi Dr. 60* Blackwater District Blackwater Service Cntr., 3745 E. Blackwater 2. Adopt a General Maintenance and Operation Budget which exceeds the preschool and Sch. Rd. K-8 portions of its revenue control limit by 5% for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and for six 61* San Tan District Dist #4 Service Center, Sesame Rd W. of Stotonic Rd. subsequent years (subject to certain reductions provided by statute in years 6 and 7) in 62* Casa Blanca Veteran’s Memorial Bldg., 3500 W. Casa Blanca Rd. order to fund special improvement programs to improve academic achievement for stu- 65 CG South Mission Apostolica Church, 16460 W. Ashmore St. dents of Grades Kindergarten through 3. The total budget override amount for the first 67 Hidden Valley Pinal Co. Public Works, 43910 W. Meadowview Rd. year of the override is estimated to be $810,724 and would be funded in that year by an 81 Ironwood Common Villas by Mary T., 1576 E. Cottonwood Lane estimated tax rate of $0.28 per $100 of secondary assessed valuation. In future years the 82 Cruz Park Sonland Lutheran Church, 432 W. Ocotilla St. amount of the increase will be as provided by law. 83 Coyote Ranch Southern Baptist Church, 2492 N. Trekell Rd. Any qualified elector is eligible for early voting. Early voting materials may be obtained by * Indian Nations contacting the Pinal County Voter Registration, Early Voting, 31 N. Pinal Street, Bldg. E, ** New Polling Locations Florence, AZ 85132, (520) 866-6853 or 6858. For more information about the foregoing, please review A.R.S. §§ 15-481, 15-482, 15-491 and 35-454, or contact the Executive Director of The polls will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the election is Business and Planning, Coolidge Unified School District at (520) 723-2040. to permit the qualified electors of the District to vote on authorizing the District to adopt a General Maintenance and Operation Budget in an amount that includes up to 10% in excess of the revenue control limit for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and for six sub- sequent years (subject to certain reductions provided by statute in years 6 and 7). The District’s current budget override has by law been reduced by one-third in the current fiscal year and is by law required to be reduced by an additional one-third in 2010- 1011. Because the existing override is phasing down by the final one-third in 2010- 2011, the proposed Maintenance and Operation budget will exceed the District’s 2010-2011 alternate budget in an amount of approximately $1,325,072 and the esti- mated secondary tax rate required to fund this amount is $0.16 per $100 of secondary assessed valuation. The total budget override amount for the first year of the new over- ride is estimated to be $1,987,608 and would be funded in that year by an estimated tax rate of $0.24 per $100 of secondary assessed valuation, which is approximately equal to the 2008-2009 tax rate for the existing override. In future years the amount of the increase will be provided by law.

Any qualified elector is eligible for early voting. Early voting materials may be ob- tained by contacting the Pinal County Voter Registration, Early Voting, 31 N. Pinal Street, Bldg. E, Florence, Arizona 85132, (520) 866-6853 or 6858. For more infor- mation about the foregoing, please review A.R.S. §§ 15-481, 15-482, 15-491 and 35- 454, or contact the Director of Support Services, Casa Grande Union High School District at (520) 316-3302. NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF

The Gila River Health Care Department of Facilities Management is solicit- DISTRICT 6 & 7 ing an RFP for the Chiller Plant Replacement and Cooling Tower Improve- ments Project NO. 01-FY10-FAC. The scope of the project is to replace the existing chiller plant with a modern efficient plant using the available tech- Every 3rd Monday of each month: nology controls, drives, and mechanical chillers. The request is for a De- sign-build Project. Estimated Project cost $835,000, project is Stimulus a representative from the Office of the Funded (ARRA). Special Trustee for American Indians Contact Walt Herod, Director, Materials Management, 602-528-1223 to (IIM Accounts) will be at the District 6 pickup a bid packet. Bid packet pickup deadline is October 19, 2009. Tours of the facility will be given all day October 16, 2009. RFP bids must be re- Service Center to provide assistance ceived by end of business day 4:00 PM December 7, 2009. from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. October 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 15 ENJOY OVER 1,000 SLOTS AND 70 TABLE

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