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OCTOBER 7, 2016 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 19, NO. 19 Change Service Requested Change Service Sacaton, AZ 85147 P.O. 459 Box River IndianGila News Court allows GRIC to intervene in Goldwater lawsuit against ICWA Communications & Public the anti-tribe Goldwater Institute. Affairs Office The Goldwater lawsuit seeks to Gila River Indian Community invalidate as unconstitutional cer- tain key aspects of ICWA, which SACATON, AZ. – A federal has served to protect Native court in Phoenix late Thursday American children and families decided to allow the Gila River since its passage in 1978. PRESORTED

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that Judge Wake has given our PAID ing the Indian Child Welfare Act people a voice in this case to ad- (ICWA). vocate for the best interests of The permissive intervention our children,” said Gila River granted to both the Community Gov. Stephen R. Lewis. “We will and the Navajo Nation by U.S. continue whenever and wherever District Court Judge Neil Wake Photo Submitted by GRIC Executive Office possible to protect the best in- comes only a day after oral ar- terests of Indian families while guments made by attorneys for A coalition from the Gila River Indian Community at the federal working to protect ICWA. IN the GRIN the Community in the civil case, courthouse in Phoenix to hear oral arguments made by attorneys for the Community against the Goldwater Institute. a class action filed last year by Continued on Page 4 TED introduces Moadag Thadiwa group denied entry at ADOT meeting Assistant Director Page 3 Mikhail Sundust Prayer Run for Moadag Doak Gila River Indian News A group of independently More Components active Gila River Indian Com- The Arizona Department of munity members opposed to the of the Water deal Transportation has already be- freeway extension project held gun work on the Loop 202 South a prayer run on Sept. 27. Along Page 4 Mountain Freeway in Ahwatu- the way, runners said they were kee, but some groups opposed to praying for the protection of the GRBC TV Guide the project say ADOT is acting mountain and the stoppage of 10/9 - 10/15 prematurely, and want to prevent construction. the freeway from being built. The group has set up a camp- Page 4 Tensions briefly came to a site, which they have named head at a recent public meeting Moadag Thadiwa, at the base of hosted by ADOT, where police Moadag Doak (South Mountain) GRIC among tribes officers stopped freeway oppo- in GRIC’s District 6. The camp- Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN nents from entering with cultural in settlement site lies near a segment of the Gila River Indian Community members protested the construction items. Now, according to a Tem- freeway’s planned construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway at a public meeting host- Page 5 pe Union High School District route that would slice through ed by ADOT. The protesters were barred from entry by police offi- representative, reasons given by land the group says is sacred to cers, who cited a school policy that the Tempe Unified High School Tribal water ADOT and the police for block- the O’otham. District says doesn't exist. ing the protesters’ entry appear to The prayer run consisted non-Native opponents of the commission tour be unfounded. of about 20 people, including freeway, plus support vehicles Continued on Page 5 Page 6 O'otham Veterans Celebration held in District 5 DEQ hosts workshop on Services program in the Commu- needs. nity. OVCC member Doug Juan, climate change and “One of the things that we’ve said the event is about connecting effects on GRIC looked at and a commitment we veterans to the services they need Page 6 have yet to make to our veterans and to remember them for their is to have a veterans services en- service in the military. tity as a department or within our He also talked about his Billy Allen: Baseball Community government,” said work with the AmeriCorps office, stories from Gila Lewis. and the work they are doing to He said a task force of veter- connect veterans with services. River's past ans and representatives from his Salt River Pima-Maricopa Page 7 administration have met on sever- Indian Community Veterans Rep- al occasions to get the department resentative Pacer Reina talked Every Native Vote ready for next year. about the importance of the vet- Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Issues discussed at the plan- eran’s celebrations and the things Counts: Election Members of the Veterans Planning Committee take a moment to ning sessions have been on meet- that are being done to connect 2016 pose for a picture at the O'odham Veterans Celebration on Sept. ing the needs of the Community’s them with services at each event. 24. veterans on Veterans Affairs ser- “Each event is different… Page 8 Christopher Lomahquahu The event was attended by vices to health care, behavioral each event has its separate orga- Gila River Indian News veterans from the O’otham sister health and employment opportu- nizations and vendors that come Youth Council work tribes and surrounding organiza- nities. together to help raise awareness session Even though they fought in tions and American Legion posts. Lewis said, “This is such around veterans services,” said different wars or conflicts and In a pre-recorded video mes- an exciting moment within our Reina. Page 9 the uniforms may have changed, sage Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, Community, where [we] are ac- Reina pointed out the fact veterans came together for the who could not be present at the tually going to create a veterans that the veterans celebration has GRPD raises funds O’odham Veterans Celebration event, expressed his administra- affairs office.” been going on for six years and for fallen officer Committee on Sept. 24 in District tions initiative to establish the The event focused on vet- growing ever since its first event. 5. Gila River Veterans and Family eran’s services and who to con- Page 11 tact for different types of health Continued on Page 4 Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. “Proudly serving the Gila River Indian Community since 1988”

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school Tribal Allocation grant, off to a fast start this year thanks cially look forward to learning off-reservation boarding schools, to fellow North Dakotan Carson about the history and traditions of the Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) Wentz. Poitra and Wentz are GRIC and meeting members of program, and student behavior both looking to make a splash in the Community.” specialists. their new surroundings. “I espe- Poitra is looking forward to working with all the stakehold- Governor ers in education to assist Stephen Roe Lewis GRIC students. “I firm- MEGA MONSTER MADNESS Lt. Governor ly believe that under a Monica L. Antone Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN structured framework OCTOBER 15-16 FEATURING ROBOSAURUS Community Council New Tribal Education Depart- and with ample sup- ports, Native children Representatives ment Assistant Director Fredrick SATURDAY 6:00PM 4:00PM-6:00PM Poitra. are just as apt to aca- 12:00PM MAIN SHOW District 1 DRAG RACING PARTY IN THE PITS demic success as any- Arzie Hogg Roberto A. Jackson Joey Whitman one else. My motto has SUNDAY 1:00PM 11:00AM-1:00PM Gila River Indian News 9:00AM MAIN SHOW PARTY IN THE PITS District 2 always been: Account- DRAG RACING Carol Schurz The Tribal Education De- ability equals Results,” Poitra said. District 3 partment’s new assistant director KIDS 5 AND UNDER GET IN FREE! Carolyn Williams was formally introduced during Although Poitra is Don’t miss the Party in the Pits where Rodney Jackson the presentations/introductions new to the Community, he’s been working in you’ll get up close and personal District 4 portion of the Community Coun- access to all the vehicles and drivers. Jennifer Allison cil meeting on Sept. 21. Fred- education for 17 years. Get autographs, photos and SWAG! Christopher Mendoza rick Poitra, an enrolled member He’s been a teacher’s Barney Enos, Jr. aide all the way up to a Nada Celaya of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, is the newest school administrator, in District 5 addition to the Tribal Education addition to working for Robert Stone Tribal Grant schools as Franklin Pablo, Sr. Department and he said he’s been Brian E. Davis, Sr. very impressed with what his de- well as federally oper- Marlin Dixon partment has already established. ated Bureau of Indian Education schools. District 6 “The existing TED programs are Anthony Villareal, Sr. a solid foundational framework Working in Sacaton Sandra Nasewytewa for adding to the continued suc- is also a change of scen- Charles Goldtooth cess already experienced by the ery for Poitra and his District 7 programs and the department,” wife and three children. Devin Redbird Poitra said. He is from Belcourt, The assistant director has N.D. and has spent his Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer entire career in educa- Shannon White, many duties in the oversight of the department. Poitra has been tion on the Turtle Moun- GREATEST VALUE, VARIETY, VIEWS & SHOW Community Council Secretary tain Indian Reservation extremely busy learning the po- JET CARS // FUEL ALTEREDS // FUNNY CARS // LOCAL SUPER ASSOCIATION & JUNIOR DRAGSTER RACING Gila River Indian News where he was raised. sition. In addition to assisting WHEEL STANDING STAGECOACH // MOTORCYCLE STUNT SHOW // FIREWORKS // KIDS’ ZONE // GIANT MIDWAY June M. Shorthair Not only is Poitra [email protected] with the development of a Com- Director of CPAO munity-wide culture curriculum passionate about educa- (520) 562-9851 GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! for GRIC, Poitra will be work- tion, he’s also passionate RACEWILDHORSE.COM Roberto A. Jackson PRODUCED BY ing closely with K-12 education about his favorite NFL Go [email protected] team, the Philadelphia Entertainment Managing Editor and its programs, including the (520) 562-9719 Eagles. The Eagles are Mikhail Sundust WHP_MMM_GRIN.indd 1 9/30/16 10:26 AM [email protected] Community Newsperson Thank you letter from Gila River Stands With Standing Rock (520) 562-9717 On behalf of the Organizers local Band Two Rivers who do- power of those that were there to the overwhelming response we Christopher Lomahquahu of the Gila River Stands with nated their talent and time to that night it was completed. To have had to place additional or- [email protected] Standing Rock Donation Drive provide entertainment during the all those workers a big THANK ders. Please contact TPM Office Community Newsperson (520) 562-9718 and Rally, we would like to ex- Rally. Thank you to the Rhodes YOU from the bottom of our at (520) 562-1078 if you have any Thomas R. Throssell tend a heartfelt thanks and appre- Family who donated the first hearts we appreciate each and questions on tshirts. Much love, [email protected] ciation to first and foremost the U-haul truck and the Executive every one of you that came out thanks, and appreciation to each Community Newsperson People of the Gila River Indian Office who donated the 2nd truck to help. We are currently in the and every one of you that helped (520) 562-9852 Community and everyone that that was needed to haul the do- process on getting everyone that because without you this would Gina Goodman [email protected] made donations to the Standing nations to North Dakota. Thanks helped out at the rally and those have not been possible!! GRIN Secretary II Rock Sioux Nation. The donation to Diane Lewis and Family for that donated water a tshirt but due (520) 562-9715 drive and rally that was held was a providing coverage at Write to: huge success and we are grateful the donation, popcorn Editor, GRIN P.O. Box 459 and proud to be a part of a Com- and snow cone tables Sacaton, AZ 85147 munity that is willing to Stand up throughout the Rally. Published letters or columns do not neces- together and help our Sisters and Thank you to Sunna sarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or Gila River Indian Community. Brothers of Standing Rock during Family who was able LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes their struggle to protect their wa- to donate water and letters and columns from readers. Let- ter. The strength of our Commu- provide food at a short ters should be limited to 200 words and nity shined and showed everyone notice. We would like be in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. what great things can be accom- to also thank those that All letters or columns should be signed plished by coming together as a came out and helped with the writer’s true name, address and Community. We would like to sort and organize do- telephone number in the event GRIN recognize and thank Elisia Manu- nations, unload vehi- may need to contact the writer. Only el of the Three Precious Miracles cles that were dropping the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or columns without Non-Profit Organization. Her donations off and those a complete signature, name, address or compassion to help others and that loaded, unloaded, phone number will not be acceptable to quick response to support this ef- and reloaded the uhaul GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves fort by organizing and opening up truck. This was proven the right to edit submitted materials for TPM doors for donations made to be the most difficult grammar, spelling and content. this drive a success, this would and strenuous tasks of Gila River Indian Community P.O. Box 459 not have been possible without the night but with the Sacaton, AZ 85147 her support. Thank you to our dedication and man- (520)562-9715 www.gricnews.org CORRECTIONS Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in any form The GRIN failed to mention the involvement of Three Precious Miracles in the "GRIC sends donations to Standing Rock" article. TPM volunteered their without consent from the Gila River Indian time and office space in Sacaton as a donation center to receive and store supplies. Community In the "Arizona State University hosts water-energy conference," article, Jacob Moore was erroneously referred to as a member of the Salt River Pi- ma-Maricopa Indian Community. He is a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The GRIN encourages comments and suggestions about content that warrants correction or clarification. To report an error call (520) 562-9719 or email [email protected] Page 4 Gila River Indian News October 7, 2016 What Is A + Reclaimed Water and What Is It Used For? Communications & farming. A+ reclaimed water with strict standards to in- isting surface water sourc- water provided under the Public Affairs Office CAP water comes is the highest quality recy- sure that the Community es, including the CAP, water settlement has been Gila River Indian from the Colorado River cled wastewater that has receives the highest quality Gila River, and Salt River used in District 4 Santan Community and contains reclaimed wa- been highly treated and can reclaimed water. In addi- water. A recent agreement Ranches since 2009 and ter also – most notably Las be safely discharged into tion, the Community’s De- with Chandler increases in District 6 (Broadacres) Under the Communi- Vegas, Nevada’s wastewa- streams or directly used for partment of Environmental the amount of water being since 2010. ty’s water settlement the ter that is treated and then irrigation. Like any other Quality tests the reclaimed exchanged under the exist- The Community’s Community can receive discharged into the Colo- renewable water source— water the Community re- ing agreement but the same agreements with Chandler over 45,000 acre-feet of rado River. Because CAP including CAP, Salt Riv- ceives. Chandler and Mesa water quality standards and Mesa are important in Mesa and Chandler A+ re- water has to be delivered er, and Gila River surface are also required to report must be satisfied. sustaining the Communi- claimed water at no cost over such a long distance water—reclaimed water documentation of testing In theory, the re- ty’s agricultural economy. to the Community. Under it is very expensive to use cannot be used as drinking and monitoring of the water claimed water can be used CAP water is very expen- exchange agreements, for this water. The Commu- water without further treat- to both the Community’s anywhere in the Commu- sive and costs more each every 4 acre-feet of Cen- nity only uses CAP water ment and testing. Phoenix and Arizona’s Departments nity. However, since the year. By exchanging some tral Arizona Project (CAP) for irrigating farms and metropolitan cities are us- of Environmental Quality. water comes into the Com- of its expensive CAP water water the Community ex- groundwater recharge. The ing much of their reclaimed The treatment process munity on the north side of for no cost reclaimed water, changes, it receives 5 acre- Community does not use water to irrigate parks, golf for reclaimed water is high- the Gila River in the mid- the Community can meet feet of A+ reclaimed water any of its CAP water for courses, and other public ly engineered and the water dle of District 4, it can only the irrigation demands of at no costs. This exchange drinking but instead uses facilities. is treated for safety and re- be used in Districts 4 and Community growers and reduces the Community’s groundwater from specific Under the water settle- liability so that the quality 6 where reclaimed water keep overall water costs overall water costs asso- areas within the Commu- ment Chandler and Mesa of the water is much more has already been used for lower. ciated with on-reservation nity. are required to comply predictable than many ex- several years. Reclaimed

from their families and Washburn et al, 2:15-cv- icans. The lawsuit under- Community and the Nava- dians; the Association on ICWA from page 1 their people. ICWA ben- 01259-NVW) by naming scores Goldwater’s ag- jo Nation have been joined American Indian Affairs; efits the Community and two young members of the gressive attacks against the in their efforts to protect the National Child Welfare “For nearly 40 years, every federally recognized Community and one young interests of Indian children ICWA by a number of trib- Association; the National ICWA has helped to keep Indian tribe. That’s why we Navajo child as putative and Indian tribes in favor al and national children’s Alliance of Children's Trust Indian families whole and see upholding this law as plaintiffs in an attempt to of the non-Indian adoption rights groups who filed and Prevention Funds; the to allow Indian children to right and necessary.” bring a class action. In the industry, which thrives on amicus briefs supportive of Annie E. Casey Founda- retain their culture, as op- The Goldwater Insti- case, the Goldwater Insti- Native American young- the Community’s position, tion; and the Child Welfare posed to being torn away tute constructed the case tute purports to speak for sters. including: the National League of America. (captioned Carter et al v. these young Native Amer- The Gila River Indian Congress of American In-

portant that we keep our their service and it is im- cluded their speeches a dis- O'otham Veterans Gathering from page 1 outreach and our support to portant not to forget their tribution of Department of our Native American vet- sacrifices while in uniform. Defense gear was given to The goal of the celebrations the United States Air Force, serving in the armed forc- erans, so that we can help She said that her de- all of the veterans who at- focused on connecting vet- as well as her family’s ser- es, generation upon gener- you understand what ser- partment is committed to tended the event. vices and benefits are avail- working with tribal com- The distribution in- erans to much needed ser- vice in the military ation. able." munities around veterans cluded sleeping bags, jack- vices. Wright talked about Wright said, “Our de- Wright recognized that issues that, in the case of the ets and boots and a whole Arizona Department of the similarities between her partment's initiative is to among the veterans popula- Community, can be even kit of gear that could be Veterans Services Director family and the Communi- make sure that we advocate tion there are women who more beneficial through the used on a camping trip. Ret. Col., Wanda Wright ty. She said each story is for all veterans.” served during war time that GRVFS department. different, but connected to She said, "It's so im- talked about her service in need to be recognized for After the speakers con-

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U.S. Attorney General tlements between the U.S., to ensure proper manage- The United States proper compensation. The Washington Post Loretta E. Lynch and Sec- American Indian individu- ment of tribal trust assets. government has agreed to While most of the 17 reported the settlements retary of the Interior Sally als and tribal governments. I commend the Department pay 17 tribal governments, settlements have yet to re- have a wide margin of vari- Jewel announced in a re- Lynch said in the news of Justice, our Interior So- including the Gila River ceive final court approval, ation, ranging from $25,000 cent Department of Justice release, “These historical licitors, tribal leaders and Indian Community, a total documents were released to $45 million. Money news release that the settle- grievances were a barrier to other key officials for rec- of $492.8 million for mis- identifying several of the from the settlements will be ment is part of the Obama our shared progress toward ognizing the importance of managing natural resources tribes involved. directly transferred to tribal Administration’s commit- a brighter future. With to- communication and mutual and monetary assets held in According to reports governments from the U.S. ment to reconciliation and day’s announcement, those respect, opening a new era trust for the benefit of those from the Washington Post Treasury and have no stipu- empowerment of Indian barriers have been removed of trust between the Unit- tribes. and National Public Radio, lations on how funds are to Country. and decades of contention ed States Government and The 17 tribes claimed several of the tribal govern- be used. The news release said have been ended honorably tribal governments.” they potentially lost years ments named in the settle- In 2012, the U.S. that with the recent agree- and fairly.” The Department of of income because the De- ment are the Gila River In- government made similar ment, the Obama Adminis- Secretary Jewell add- Interior manages over partment of the Interior and dian Community, Colorado agreements with 41 tribes tration has resolved most of ed, “As we turn the page on 100,000 leases on 56 mil- Department of the Treasury River Indian Tribes, San to the tune of $1 billion, Indian Country’s outstand- past challenges in our gov- lion acres of trust lands on did not manage the land, Carlos Apache Tribe, White which included the Salt ing claims, some of which ernment-to-government behalf of over 250 federally money, and resources well Earth Nation, Confederated River Pima-Maricopa Indi- are over 100 years old, in- relationship with tribes, recognized tribes.

Loop 202 public information meeting held at Desert Vista High School from page 1 and personnel. It began at simply provided meeting staff and gourds) in our ve- the campsite, ran eastward space to an organization hicles we could come in, along Pecos Road for near- who rented it,” said Hanks. but people didn’t want to ly 10 miles, and ended at “In fact, I made it very clear do that because by doing Desert Vista High School, the day before the meeting that [it] would have been where ADOT was hosting a to the representative who giving credence to the [idea public information meeting rented our facility, that we that] it was some sort of on the design of the project. have no such policies or re- weapon, and it’s not. It’s a “With running, we de- strictions. And that even if peaceful thing.” liver our messages,” said we did, they would not ap- The Design Meeting Andrew Pedro, one of the ply to their meeting.” ADOT’s first of three runners. “We came and ADOT did not return Preliminary Design Public we delivered that message comments in response to Input Meetings was held at by telling [ADOT] we’re TUHSD claims by the Desert Vista High School not going to let them build GRIN print deadline. on 32nd Street, just north this. And we won’t let them Hanks pointed out, of Pecos Road in Ahwatu- build it by any means nec- “It is state law that deadly kee from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on essary.” weapons can't be possessed Tuesday, Sept. 27. Barred from Entry on school grounds. It would The agenda stated the But when they got to be up to the police to deter- meeting’s purpose was “to the meeting, the protesters mine what qualifies as a obtain public input on the Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN were not allowed to enter deadly weapon.” preliminary design plans An audience of nearly 400 attended the ADOT public information meeting at Desert Vista High School Sept. 27, where GRIC protesters were prevented from entering with their prayer staffs and After a terse, but sub- for the Loop 202 Project,” with objects used for prayer. gourds. dued standoff with police and “not to debate project “ADOT and the Phoe- officers outside the school alignment and ‘build or no worked closely with the way Continues sion, and that’s a mistake. nix Police have kicked us cafeteria, the protesters de- build’ options.” The hosts Gila River Indian Commu- The Moadag Thadiwa “I feel ADOT is pre- out of the meeting because cided not to enter. Instead, estimate about 400 attend- nity throughout the 13-year group does not represent mature in what they did they wouldn’t allow our they formed a circle, sang ed. environmental analysis of the views of all GRIC mem- tonight,” he said. “They staffs in here,” said Pe- a couple of O’otham songs The meeting focused the Loop 202 Project, in- bers, and does not represent are basically anticipating dro. “They considered it a and eventually chose to intently on design elements cluding the evaluation of the GRIC government, but a very positive ruling out dangerous weapon, but it’s leave. of the project regarding alternatives to avoid and the Gila River Indian Com- of the Ninth Circuit Court what we use to carry our Early in the meeting, a traffic interchanges, the minimize impacts on South munity is one of the main [of Appeals.] They should prayers.” slide in the meeting’s slide- height of sound barriers, Mountain and other cultur- organizations fighting the wait, and it’s going to be The group faced off show presentation read, aesthetic motifs and land- al resource sites. freeway in the courts, the painfully obvious when with police officers for sev- “For public safety: meeting scaping choices. Krugel said ADOT other being the Ahwatu- they have to back up and eral minutes, arguing that disruptions will not be per- ADOT has moved past and the Federal Highway kee-based group Protecting stop some of the things their prayer staffs are spir- mitted due to limited time the conversation of wheth- Administration tried to de- Arizona’s Resources and they’re doing…if the court itual items meant for good, for use of meeting venue er or not the freeway should velop an alternative route Children (PARC). rules in favor of PARC, not harm. The police, how- (facility available until 8 be built. for the freeway, which Both have sued ADOT which we expect.” ever, said the items could p.m.); disruptors may be Dustin Krugel, an would set it on GRIC land and the Federal Highway With the first phases be construed as weapons escorted from the meeting ADOT public information and avoid impacts to South Administration for vio- of construction underway, and said they were enforc- facility.” But the GRIC pro- officer, said, “We under- Mountain, “but the Com- lations of federal statutes the chances of stopping ing policies of the school testers were not allowed to stand that not everyone is munity did not support it during the development the freeway altogether are district to not allow signs, enter the meeting and never 100 percent behind this in a February 2012 tribal of the project. In August, looking slimmer and slim- religious items or objects saw the slide. project, but there are thou- vote.” a federal judge ruled there mer. that could be viewed as The police didn’t ex- sands and thousands of mo- One concessionary was no basis for such Long-time Ahwatukee weapons into the building. pressly prohibit the pro- torists that are looking for measure ADOT has tak- claims. resident and PARC sup- ADOT officials also testers from entering the additional travel options,” en, he said, is “ADOT will Krugel said, “The porter Bill Ramsey said, said it was the school dis- building; they said they and support the project. build elements along with United States District Court “It does seem like it’s fait trict’s policy not to allow couldn’t enter with the cul- He said, “This is one the freeway that allow for concluded that ADOT and accompli. It’s a done deal. any protest signs or weap- tural items. It was recom- of the biggest regional continued access to South Federal Highway Admin- They do have federal ap- ons on campus. A “Free mended they leave the staff transportation needs in the Mountain and sites used for istration complied with the proval. They won the re- Speech Zone” was fenced and gourds outside to be al- Phoenix area. ... What’s re- traditional cultural practic- National Environmental cent court case. So from off beyond the school en- lowed to enter the meeting. ally driven this need is the es.” Policy Act and the other that standpoint, they are trance, but remained va- When asked if it was population growth and the ADOT has begun federal environmental and legally on solid ground to cant. an option for the members economic growth in the pre-construction activities cultural resource laws in continue with the project.” Later in the week, of the group to leave the Valley.” in preparation for the build- their approval of the South But, he said, he is still Tempe Union High School cultural items outside the When asked about out of the freeway. Mountain Project.” hopeful that the Ninth Cir- District spokesperson Jill building and then enter, claims made by some “This project has On Aug. 26, the GRIC cuit Court of Appeals will Hanks responded to the Pedro said, “No, we can’t. GRIC members that South evolved to the point where Council moved to chal- hear GRIC’s and PARC’s claims by the PPD and These are our protection. Mountain is considered sa- now we can start construc- lenge the decision in the case against the freeway. ADOT that TUHSD pro- These are our forms of cred ground, Krugel said, tion,” said Krugel. “We had Ninth Circuit Court of Ap- “I am very hopeful hibited certain items in prayer. It is a violation of “The Arizona Department 13 years of public input peals. PARC is also appeal- that the Justices will hear public meetings on campus. religious freedom for them of Transportation is sensi- that kind of shaped these ing. [that] case soon, and hope- “We wanted the com- to deny that to us.” tive to the concerns from current plans. … We’re At the design meeting, fully we ultimately get the munity to know we have Linda Allen, another all tribal communities scheduled to start mainline PARC board member Jim Justices’ approval and then no such policies and had member of the group, said, about South Mountain. construction on the freeway Jochim said ADOT views stop the project.” nothing to do with Tues- “They did tell people, as ADOT and the Federal in early 2017.” the construction of the free- day's meeting other than we long as we left them (the Highway Administration Opposition to the Free- way as a foregone conclu- Page 6 Gila River Indian News October 7, 2016 Owens Valley Water Commission visits GRIC and tour canals Christopher Lomahquahu and federal government at ward to implement our wa- the struggles the Commu- Gila River Indian News the Governance Center on ter settlement for the bene- nity endured as the water Sept. 24. fit of Gila River,” he said. became scarce. Representatives from a Gov. Stephen Roe He emphasized the im- Former GRIC Gener- tribal commission met with Lewis thanked the Com- portance of having a voice al Counsel Rodney Lewis Gila River Indian Commu- mission for making the trip at the table when states and talked about the years of nity officials to discuss wa- to the Community to share municipalities start to talk litigation that he was a part ter history and use. how the tribe is moving for- about how they are going to of to get the Community’s The Owens Valley In- ward with its water rights address drought conditions. water rights through the dian Water Commission is settlement. The Commission talk- 2004 Arizona Water Settle- comprised of three tribes; “We are proud of what ed about how the tribes cur- ments Act. the Bishop, Big Pine, and we have been able to ac- rent land base was created Rodney said it was a the Lone Pine Paiute-Sho- complish, because it has through a land exchange demonstration of the Com- shone nations that reside in been something many have between the LADWP and munity’s ability to exercise the Owens Valley of central dedicated their lives to,” the Department of Interior self-governance and that it Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Calif. said Lewis. in 1939, which included included enlisting the help Like the Community, Gov. Lewis took the water as part of the deal. of firms and analysts to Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and tribal representatives meet with members of the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission on the Commission has been opportunity to discuss the Pima-Maricopa Irriga- build a sound case for ob- Sept. 23 in the Law Library at the Office of General Counsel. involved in a decades long importance of cultural tion Project Director David taining water rights. water rights claim with the and agricultural preser- DeJong provided an over- Members of the Com- ing infrastructure to man- packed into vehicles and Los Angeles Department of vation through the use of view on the impacts to the mission expressed interest age the water. took a tour of sections of Water and Power. the water rights settlement tribe that were caused by in the culture of the people After the commission's the PMIP canal system be- Representatives from and how that will need to the damming and diversion and how that has been in- visit DeJong said, “They ginning in District 1 and the Pima-Maricopa Irriga- be maintained as drought of the Gila River. fluenced by the diversion are talking about how they ending in District 4 tion Project and past mem- conditions continue in the The presentation of the Gila River. might be able to apply the One of the stops was bers of the Community’s Southwest. looked back at the periods They also were curi- same principals to their of the Managed Aquifer litigation team discussed “I am proud that the of prosperity as one of the ous to learn about how the own water situation.” Recharge (MAR 5) located many issues around water Community is in a position leading agricultural centers Community is exercising On the afternoon of in District 2. rights claims with the local to really move things for- in the state of Arizona, to its water rights and build- the visit, the commission DEQ hosts workshop on climate change and its affect on the world and GRIC climate and put together a [is] to make this personal “We can start having… “For all of us to come climate profile for the area. to everybody,” said Walk- more sustainable behaviors together and address this She said that according er. “It is going to affect our [like] conserving energy, global issue and bring it to future climate models health…whether it is heat conserving water, intro- down to a local perspective, there are four possible tem- stress, air pollution…food ducing renewable energy we will all learn something perature pathway scenari- insecurity. It is going to af- into the Community and …everybody will benefit os: the very low emissions fect us and our comfortable ultimately it is about our from it,” said Walker.

pathway scenario is an in- way of living.” CO2 emissions and [how] The next DEQ climate crease of 2.6 Fahrenheit Walker is asking Com- as a Community, to reduce change workshop will be in the worldwide average munity members to make those,” Walker said. held in the first week of temperature, the medium small changes in their lives Walker said that it’s November. For more infor- scenario is an increase of to reduce their own car- crucial for the Community mation about the workshop 4.5 °F, medium-high sce- bon footprint by recycling, to recognize this as an im- series or if you are interest- Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN nario is an increase of 6 °F, using renewable energy portant issue and actively ed in attending an upcom- Althea Walker, left, plays an environmental timeline game and the high scenario is an sources, and using public participate in protecting the ing workshop, call Althea with Community members, including Aaliyah Antone. increase of 8.5 °F. transportation. environment. Walker at (520) 562-2234. Thomas R. Throssell cated in Antarctica, show According to the Envi-

Gila River Indian News that CO2 levels have gone ronmental Protection Agen- up from 300 parts-per-mil- cy, this means that by 2100, The Gila River Indian lion (ppm) to 400 ppm. the average worldwide Community’s Department Cozzetto emphasized temperature is projected to of Environmental Quali- that this level of CO2 in the increase between 3 °F and ty (DEQ) hosted a climate atmosphere was unusual. 12 °F. This will mean more change workshop called According to the Na- frequent and intense heat Dress as “What is Climate Change tional Oceanic and At- waves, larger storms and your and How Might It Affect mospheric Administra- environmental disasters, an favorite Us?” at the Head Start Sa- tion (NOAA), as of this increase in the number of super hero! caton Center on Sept. 23 summer, CO2 levels in the days above 90 °F, drought, and 24. Earth’s atmosphere are at and fires. The event, which is levels that have not existed But what can Commu- part 1 of DEQ’s climate for millions of years. For nity members do to help change workshop series, the first time since before with climate change? was held to teach the ba- the Ice Age, this year’s CO2 No matter which sce- sics of climate change, how levels will not fall below nario is used, the local en- it will affect Gila River in 400 ppm. vironment is expected to the future, and to discuss The last time CO2 lev- become hotter, which is strategies that could help els were this high, said the why DEQ is hosting the the Community adapt to a NOAA, was during the climate change workshops changing climate. mid-Pliocene warm period to educate the Community. Climate scientists from about three million years Althea Walker, DEQ the University of Arizona, ago. During that time the Environmental Education Northern Arizona Univer- sea level was 65 feet higher and Outreach Specialist, FAMILY EVENT sity, and the Institute of than today’s sea levels. said that climate literacy in Tribal Environmental Pro- While much of the the Community is import- DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 fessionals (ITEP) presented workshop was on what cli- ant. TIME: 3:00PM-5:00PM on what climate change is mate change is and how it “We went over the ba- PLACE: CASA BLANCA COMMUNITY SCHOOL and how it will affect the is affecting and will affect sics of what climate change 3455 W. CASA BLANCA RD. world, and more locally, the world, the event also fo- is and from multiple per- BAPCHULE, AZ 85121 how it will affect the Gila cused on how the Gila Riv- spectives, not only globally River Indian Community er Indian Community and but regionally,” said Walk- WATER AND HEALTHY SNACKS PROVIDED within the next 100 years. its people may be affected er. “More [specific] to the CONTACT: Karen Cozzetto, ITEP, in the future. Community, we brought in 21ST CCLC COORDINATORS said that climate change is University of Arizo- scientists…[who] provided MR. GRASS OR MS. HARRISON occurring and that CO2 lev- na’s Center for Climate an in-depth understanding 520-315-3489 els recorded by the Mauna Adaptation Science and of what climate change is Loa Observatory in Hawaii Solutions staff scientist, Al- and as a Community how and ice core samples taken ison Meadow, said that she we should be looking at it at the Vostok Station and worked with DEQ to get lo- and the impacts of it.” Law Dome sites, both lo- cal information on GRIC’s “The main concern October 7, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 7 boys. The O’otham staff who remember his mother nal and most important— sonal interviews. was teacher Hugh Patton, tell him his mother could lights. Rita Ventura, set high- assisted by two older boys “throw that softball!” An- Vera Marrietta and a est point average per game Charles Blackwater and other relative remembers tribal elder recall a similar for a high school girl in A’AGA Oldham Easchief. Wilma loved the game so memory of how important 1976 with 26.2. Ranked 12 Something to be told Competition was seen much, she played during the game was to our com- on all time list. Rita is a To- By Billy Allen as a way to build character her pregnancy. That’s a munities. hono O’odham who had the and physical well-being, gamer! At the old Bapchule record in 1975, 22.5. 45 A highlight for older the Indian Peace Commis- so within a couple of years Vera Marrietta grew dirt field, with one inning against Apache Junction, GRICsters in Sepijig Ma- sion wanted Natives to en- Phoenix Indian School had up in Stotonic, home of left, the sun went down. tied for 14th on list. 671 sad, or Gleaning Month, is ter mainstream America. football and baseball clubs. the Rebelettes and recalls The umpire told the coach- points in 1975-76 season, the World Series. The gun would be re- By the 1930’s, Phoenix watching Wilma rule the es he couldn’t see the ball ranked 20th after 36 years. In our time, every placed with a book. Indian had an all Native diamond. very well and wanted to Also there was a girls summer holiday or feast Sacaton had a boarding coaching staff for all the All of the districts had stop the game. One of the softball league in Casa celebration had a baseball school in 1881 which sent major sports. at least one team, some coaches announced to the Grande, with the pitcher and or softball game. Pri- promising students onto When Phoenix Indian had two or three with team families that the game was by the name of Eula Enos. or generations learned and Carlisle (of Jim Thorpe and students returned to their names and colors that con- going to be stopped due to Sacaton had a team in this played the game at school Lewis Tewanima fame) and communities, they took tinued for many years. darkness. league. and O’otham and Piipaash Hampton which was main- the new sports home with Names such the Chargers, Quiet disappointment In 1976, according to culture was changed. ly an African-American them. Falcons, Reds, Roadrun- set in, then coaches and Arizona Prep Magazine, You can still see the old school but some Natives In the mid 1960’s, my ners, Cardinals and many players heard car engines Special Bicentennial Issue, baseball/softball diamonds did attend too. sister played softball and I others echo in our memo- rev up as cars were driven these were athletes of the where our “boys and girls GRIC students were remember attending games ries. out beyond the outfield and year at their schools; of summer” played around sent to learn a trade and a with my entire family. Since a lot of the girls with their headlights turned Florenda Peters, Maricopa the communities. The basic education at industri- One of the better fast- went to boarding school, on so the game could be VB, Bsk, Soft fields aren’t as old as the al training schools in Albu- ball pitchers was Wilma softball wrapped up before finished. Gamers! Rita Ventura, Phoenix Huhugam ballcourts, but querque and Nebraska. Marrietta. Her son, Robert September. Salt River held Allow us elders to Indian VB, Bsk, Track revered just as much. Americans, or mil- Thurman, recalls his moth- a “standing room only” watch the World Series, Magie Lopez, St. Johns How did Natives get ghan, recognized the er playing with the Phoenix tournament at this time. after all we bat (and oc- VB, Bsk, Soft so wrapped up in “Ameri- O’otham and Piipaash Reds and Conquistadors, Another GRIC elder casionally walk) in two The first Miss Pima ca’s pastime?” farmer-warriors’ friendli- traveling with the latter to recalled at least eleven worlds. title-holder was Wilma In 1819 Congress es- ness to all travelers within an ASA tournament in Las softball teams playing a set Information was taken Marrietta. The name was tablished a “Civilization our lands. They also saw Vegas. schedule. Entire families from The Phoenix Indian later changed to Miss Gila Fund” to help religious our desire for education. He remembers week- would go, prepared with School, Forced Assimila- River to better represent schools provide an edu- When Phoenix Indian ends at San Carlos, Parker, food and drink to spend tion in Arizona, 1891-1935 our entire community. A cation for Natives, but it School opened in 1891 the Yuma, Tohono O’odham the whole day. The Saca- by Robert Trennert, Jr.; To Gila River Royalty website wasn’t very successful. At first class had thirty-one and Salt River for soft- ton fields had trees, picnic Show What an Indian Can offers background on the the end of the Civil War, O’otham and ten Piipaash ball tournaments. Elders tables just north of the ca- Do by John Bloom and per- pageant. Huhugam Heritage Center plans expansion project to spotlight history Christopher Lomahquahu cess of opening up space bers. stream visitors in as they together with information to make the area ready to Gila River Indian News to exhibit more information It is not the only thing take their historical journey gathered from the Commu- receive the new exhibits. about the history of the coming to the HHC, the through the museum. nity’s elders. One exhibit that vis- The Huhugam Heri- Community with the con- layout of the current exhib- The space is currently He said, instead of fill- itors can expect to see are tage Center is in the pro- tributions of tribal mem- it hall will open up space to used as a storage area and ing cases with all sorts of displays of O’otham bas- will offer a whole new ex- objects and artifacts, they kets and Pee Posh pottery, perience to patrons. are going to make exhibits which will showcase the “Visitors will go more engaging. talent of some of the Com- through where the current Jackson said, “We munity’s artisans. exhibits are and will start want it to be story driven, There will also be an off by seeing the origins of because we want the O’oth- interpretation of the sa- the Community,” said HHC am and Pee Posh perspec- guaro harvest, information Director Shirley Jackson. tive to speak for itself.” about the men and women's She said that it is going Thomas added that it role in society and how the to tell how the Huhugam will require a lot of time environment changed with and Patayan cultures to gather information and the diversion of the Gila thrived near the Gila River that it needs Community River. and of the Akimel O’otham members to complete the "Lee is working on the and Pee Posh people. exhibits. interpretive portion of the “[We] are trying to Adding to the visitors exhibits, so he will provide think of how we can link experience includes a nar- a better visual of how it modern O’otham to the rative about the river that will all flow together," said Huhugam through histor- will be projected onto a Jackson. ical pieces to make the screen. According to Thomas link,” said Jackson. As Thomas guided the Leland Thomas, Mu- way through the lengthy Continued on Page 13 seum Technician II, said storage area he said that a exhibits are going to come lot of work will be needed

Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Currently used as a storage area the HuHuGam Heritage Center plans to use the existing space to house new exhibits that will tell the story of the Akimel O'otham and Pee Posh. Page 8 Gila River Indian News October 7, 2016 Every Native Vote Counts: 2016 National Election right around the corner eligible voters would be on banned in the 1970s. (DEM) the sidelines, because Na- Yet with the long le- Clinton, Hillary tive Americans were not al- gal history designed to Candidate for Vice Presi- ways allowed to participate exclude Native Americans dent (DEM) in the electoral process. from voting, approximate- Kaine, Tim "As Native Americans, ly 1 million eligible Na- Candidate for President we have struggled to make tive American voters are (LBT) our voices heard," said Pa- still not registered to vote Johnson, Gary mela Pasqual, District 4. according to the National Candidate for Vice Presi- It wasn’t until 1924 Congress of American In- dent (LBT) when Native Americans dians. "Our quality of life Weld, Bill born in the U.S. were can improve by voting," Candidate for President granted citizenship. How- said Pasqual (GRN) ever many states shunned According to the Na- Stein, Jill Make Your Voice Heard Native Americans from the tional Congress of Ameri- Candidate for Vice Presi- Voting is one of our most basic rights as citizens, and therefore we encourage all eligible polls since the Constitution can Indians, with 23 tribes dent (GRN) community members to participate in the upcoming election, and in every election. still allowed the states to in Arizona, American In- Baraka, Ajamu dictate who could register dians and Alaska Natives U.S. Senator to vote. comprise of 5.5 percent of McCain, John (REP) In 1928 Gila River In- the overall state population Kirkpatrick, Ann (DEM) Important Dates dian Community members and 4.9 percent of Arizo- Swing, Gary (GRN) Arizona General Election Peter Porter and Rudolph nans who are 18 and over. U.S. Representative in Tuesday, November 8 Johnson were denied the "I think that today is Congress - District No. 1 right to vote in Pinal Coun- the most vital and crucial Babeu, Paul (REP) Registration Closes ty and a legal battle ensued time for Native Americans O’Halleran, Tom (DEM) Monday, October 10 to get their names on the to vote," said Sylvia Mc- Parrish, Ray (GRN) voting register. Although Cabe, District 6. U.S. Representative in Early Voting Begins Wednesday, October 12 the case (Porter v. Hall) lost When you arrive at the Congress - District No. 2 in the Arizona Supreme polls, bring sufficient photo McSally, Martha (REP) Last Day to Request an Early Ballot Court, it was still an im- ID, which includes a valid Heinz, Matt (DEM) Friday, October 28 portant moment in the fight Arizona driver's license, U.S. Representative in for Native Americans to valid Arizona non-operat- Congress - District No. 3 Last Day to Return Ballot Tuesday, November 8 gain suffrage. ing identification card, trib- Grijalva, Raúl (DEM) In 1947 Frank Harri- al enrollment card or other U.S. Representative in son and Harry Austin, from form of tribal ID or a valid Congress - District No. 4 the Fort McDowell Yavapai U.S. federal, state, or local Gosar, Paul (REP) Voter Registration Board Members Nation, attempted to vote in government issued ID. Weisser, Mikel (DEM) Maricopa County but they If you don’t have a suf- U.S. Representative in District 1 District 4 Darlene Burnette, Annette Tsosie were denied by the Record- ficient photo ID you’ll need Congress - District No. 5 District 2 Joella Velasco, Valerie Webb District 5 Bonnie Lyons, Jake Antone er’s Office. In 1948, thanks two forms of sufficient ID Biggs, Andy (REP) District 3 Rebecca Kisto, Zuzette Kisto District 6 Joyce Lopez to a suit filed by Harrison without a photograph that Fuentes, Talia (DEM) and Austin, the Arizona bears your name and ad- U.S. Representative in State Supreme Court over- dress. These may include Congress - District No. 6 Sponsored by turned Porter v. Hall and an Indian census card, valid Schweikert, David (REP) Arizona Natives could vote Arizona vehicle registra- Williamson, W. John in state elections. tion among others. The full (DEM) However, many obsta- list can be viewed at www. U.S. Representative in cles remained. azcleanelections.gov. Congress - District No. 7 didates, legislative candi- litical process. Roberto A. Jackson Native voting numbers Upcoming Election Nunez, Eve (REP) dates, judges and two bal- “Native Vote,” is an Gila River Indian News remained low for many Candidates Gallego, Ruben (DEM) lot measures for the Nov. 8 initiative coordinated by years due, in large part, to President & Vice President U.S. Representative in general election. the National Congress of Arizona’s English literacy of the United States Congress - District No. 8 The countdown to Native American vot- American Indians to regis- requirement, which kept Candidate for President Franks, Trent (REP) Election Day is ticking ers will be counted on to ter Native voters and to pro- many Natives from vot- (REP) Salazar, Mark (GRN) away with every passing make an impact come No- vide information regarding ing at a time when there Trump, Donald J. U.S. Representative in minute. Voting booths will vember and that is why pro- the upcoming election. was high illiteracy rates Candidate for Vice Presi- Congress - District No. 9 be waiting for every regis- grams like “Native Vote” This election is ex- among the American Indi- dent (REP) Giles, Dave (REP) tered voter to cast ballots are looking to increase the tremely important, but if an population in Arizona. Pence, Michael R. Sinema, Kyrsten (DEM) in the presidential race, as number of American Indi- this were the 1940s and not These tests were eventually Candidate for President well as for statewide can- ans participating in the po- the 2010s, then millions of St. Anthony's Catholic Indian Mission to host fund raiser for church Submitted by Several years ago, in and a special presentation Ashley Pasqual January 2000, the historical will be done for them. They St. Anthony’s Catholic In- are very interested in Ira H. Right on the curve of dian Mission was destroyed Hayes so they are eager to Sacaton Road sits a tan by arson. It was a great loss donate to a Native Catholic steel building that most to the Catholic communi- church.” people would think is a big ty, but through sweat and Every Fall, St. Antho- metal warehouse. But to all tears, parishioners began to ny’s invites the Communi- parishioners, it is a place to clean up and salvage what ty and surrounding cities to share God’s word. they could from the burned join in on their biggest fund St. Anthony’s Catholic remains. raiser of the year, called the Indian Mission was built in One of the few things Annual October Bazaar. the 1920’s and many gath- that survived the fire was The fund raiser will be held ered to attend church ser- the big brass church bell Oct. 15 and will feature vice and celebrate religious which currently is located a mush ball tournament, milestones of the Catholic at the Consolata Mission- horseshoe tournament, raf- faith. ary Sisters residence in Sa- Submitted by Regina Antone-Smith fle, vendors, a dance, chil- Under the Diocese caton. The bell is waiting to The old St. Anthony's Catholic Indian Mission before it burned down. dren's games and more. of Phoenix, St. Anthony’s be placed back in its home. For more informa- has a congregation of over Many believe it was St. Anthony’s Indi- The St. Anthony Cath- emotional needs of its com- tion or if you would like to 250 parishioners within important to continue to an Mission was loaned a olic Mission board is cur- munity. make a donation in rebuild- the Community. They have move forward and keep steel multipurpose building rently in the next phase Coordinator of ing St. Anthony’s Catho- been working very hard do- the congregation together. from the Diocese of Phoe- of rebuilding the church. Fundraising, Regina An- lic Indian Mission contact nating their time, supplies So they continued to have nix which was placed on Their goals include provid- tone-Smith said, “We are Fundraising Coordinator and income in an effort to mass outside under a tree Sacaton Road. To this day ing religious classrooms, really going to push the Regina Antone-Smith at raise enough funds to build until the Arizona heat final- it is currently being used more parking areas, and the advertising and create a big (480) 296-1256 or email what was once their place ly caused the parish to seek for church services and continued effort to teach event this year.” [email protected]. of worship. shelter indoors. fundraising to repay the God’s word and care for “We have some big Diocese. the spiritual, social and donors attending the event October 7, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 9 Youth Council kicks off fiscal year with valuable work session “I hope to gain leader- future. me to develop into the Mikhail Sundust ship skills and communi- Bandin said he sees person I am today. It chal- Gila River Indian News cation skills that I can use the struggles his peers go lenged me to think bigger The unofficial slogan later on in life,” he said. through, “And it makes me than myself. … So I want of the Akimel O’otham/ “I’d like to give back to the feel like I need to make a that same opportunity for Pee Posh Youth Council Community. I’d like to see change.” He said, “I’m the young people I work could be “Work Hard, Play the youth more involved in hoping to...show my com- with.” Hard,” a motto its students wanting to revive our lan- munity that I can be a better The youth council year lived out at the group’s guage.” person than what I was [in begins in October with the annual get-to-know-you Elleno Bandin, Dis- the past] and they’ve seen induction of new members weekend last month. trict 5, said, “I joined Youth the improvement…and and the election of new ex- The orientation work Council because...I’ve been that’s making them happy, ecutive officers. The Youth session, held from Sept. 23- Mikhail Sundust/GRIN through a lot, but the youth by showing them I care for Council voted in new mem- 25 at the District 2 Multi- New and current Akimel O'odham Pee-Posh Youth out there, there are some my community.” bers at the Gila River Youth Council members went through leadership training purpose Building, brought that aren’t in school…and Being on youth coun- Conference in July, and with Pearl Yellowman (second from left) during the I wanted to be a good role cil can be a life-changing elected new executive offi- together experienced youth 2016 Youth Council Work Session. council members and in- model.” Bandin is working experience. cers at a meeting on Oct. 1. ry of the program, policies by having them craft mis- coming members to devel- on getting his GED and Preston said, “When I They will be inducted into and procedures, parliamen- sion statements and prac- op relationships and help plans on attending Arizona was a teenager, when I got office at an inauguration tary order, ethics and ex- tice setting goals. She also them work together better State University in the near on Youth Council, it helped ceremony on Oct. 22. pectations, the youth coun- ran a critical thinking activ- going into the new year. cil constitution and bylaws, ity where students worked “The work session is a and other necessary infor- on listening and under- couple of different things,” mation for all members. standing the perspectives said Michael Preston, Youth Shortly after orien- of others by having the Council Coordinator. “We tation, the current mem- group contribute different work on team-building be- bers convened for an offi- thoughts on a single photo. cause half of the members cial AOPPYC meeting as “This weekend what I are new, so we need to pull the soon-to-be members really liked was the whole them into the fold with the watched on. team-building, and our current and on-going mem- Youth Council mem- guest speaker, and just bers.” bers are expected to at- learning how Youth Coun- The first night of the tend two regular AOPPYC cil works and what we’re work session consisted meetings a month, plus dis- expected to do [as repre- primarily of icebreakers, trict meetings in the district sentatives],” said Shantell games, and laughter to help they represent. Members Terrazas, 17. students get comfortable also regularly volunteer to Terrazas said she views with one another. Students set up, serve or facilitate at herself as a leader and is shared traditional O’otham various Community events seeking ways to grow in songs, roasted marshmal- throughout the year, and that area. The new District lows, and raced around the they must complete one 3 representative said by basketball court. community service project joining the youth council, But the weekend that they create and orga- “I hope to be able to meet wasn’t all fun and games. nize. new people, meet elders, Preston said the orien- The council mem- meet people on [Commu- tation also asks the students bers also learn a lot about nity] Council, to get a feel “to start thinking in a sense GRIC culture and history, of what our reservation, larger than themselves. For and share what they have what our whole Communi- them to see…their impor- learned with youth from ty is about, and to be able tance to their family, and other tribes. to learn more about how we definitely their importance On Saturday after- run our own Community.” to the Community, and how noon, the students visited Randel Curran is also they can contribute.” the Youth Council cham- a new AOPPYC member. In orientation, the new bers in Sacaton and learned “I joined Youth Council to members learned what it from national Native youth gain opportunities to learn takes to be on the Youth leadership trainer Pearl about my culture,” he said. Council. Yellowman, Ph.D. (Nava- Curran is engaged in The orientation covers jo). several clubs and athletics the purpose and functions She asked the students groups at Coolidge High of the AOPPYC, the histo- to start thinking long-term School. GRIC presents “Years of Service Awards” to longtime workers Thomas R. Throssell member When?” Gila River Indian News The game involved music trivia and items from The Gila River Indian the 80’s, 90’s, 00’s decades Community Human Re- in which many of the long sources Department held a serving tribal employees “Years of Service Awards” first began working for the ceremony in honor of the Community. tribe’s longest serving em- Holding up several ployees at the Italian restau- packages of oddly shaped rant Bucca di Beppo in padding, Weschrob asked Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Chandler, on Sept. 26. GRIC employees what they From left, Alan Blackwater, 34 years, Ann Lucas-Stewart, Over thirty GRIC em- were. over 20 years, and Carleton Giff, 31 years. Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN ployees attended the event Amid laughs from the there were a few individu- nity. Danielle Jackson accepts an award from Lt. Gov. Monica and were treated to an Ital- crowd, a woman exclaimed, als who had breached the Lt. Gov. Antone closed Antone, in honor of 35 years of working for the Community. ian lunch and a variety of “Shoulder pads!” three-decade mark. Danielle the awards presentation by Johnson, Ann Lucas-Stew- 30 Years of Service - Jay entertainment provided by Weschrob nodded in Jackson and Ernest Lucero thanking the GRIC employ- art, Keith McDonald, Dean- Pedro Human Resources Employ- agreement and explained to were two such employees, ees for their hard work and na Mendoza, Susan Mor- 31 Years of Service - Leslie ee Assistance/Training Spe- the diners that shoulder pads each having worked for the commitment to the Commu- ago, Viva Quintero, Diana Manuel, Cheryl Pablo cialist, Richard Weschrob were popular in the 80’s and Community for the past 35 nity. Sangster, Evangeline Shel- 32 Years of Service - Laurie and Training Specialist, inadvertently made every- years. Below is a list of those de, Raymond Soto, Leslie Juan Phillip Morris. one look like football play- Department and Reha- honored at the GRIC Years Stovall, Laurie Thomas, Eu- 34 Years of Service - Alan As GRIC employees ers. bilitation Services Correc- of Service Awards: genia Webb, Robert Wilker- Blackwater, Abigail Thomas dined, the sounds of Dean Many of the employees tions Officer, Dorene Davis, 20 Years of Service - Jacque- son, Michael Woodson 35 Years of Service - Martin singing “That’s present at the “Years of Ser- received a special award line Allison, Clyde Antone, 25 Years of Service - Lana- Danielle Jackson, Ernest Amore” played through the vice Awards” had worked from Lt. Gov. Antone for Christopher Bauer, Maria dine Allen, Eugenia Frank- Lucero. restaurant’s sound system for the Community for at reaching the 20-year mark Daley, Larry Gene, Cynthia lin, Carleton Giff, Glenn while Weschrob played an least 20 years. However, of working for the Commu- Harris, Jay Holtz, Andrea interactive game called “Re- Stark, Marie Stewart Page 10 Gila River Indian News October 7, 2016 The Community Garden Project has given out over ninety garden boxes

Mikhail Sundust helps run the Community best part is, they are easy life-long agriculturalist and In a new video for available soon. Gila River Indian News Garden Project, said the to assemble and require no volunteer with the Com- GRTV News, Nieto, Soto- In the meantime, the program has already hand- tools. munity Garden Project. mayor and Project Manag- team is leading a gardening The Community ed out nearly 90 garden Raised garden beds According to him, crops er Norman Wellington dish training series over three Garden Project is giving boxes, and plans to order are great for someone who planted in the winter need out gardening advice for weekends, each at different out raised garden beds at more next month. wants to learn to garden, a full day’s sunlight, so be anyone with a new garden district service centers: Dis- no charge to Communi- The raised garden beds but does not have a lot of sure to place your garden box. View it online at www. trict 6 on Oct. 22, District ty members to encourage are approximately 3-feet open land. They are also box on the southern side of gricnews.org or www.vim- 5 on Nov. 5, and District 2 agriculture education and wide by 4-feet long. They useful for the elderly or your house, or an open area eo.com/gric. on Nov. 12. All classes are healthy eating. The pro- stand about 3-feet tall and those who have trouble where the vegetables can Nieto said the garden 8 a.m. to noon. Everyone is gram is also offering class- the bed is 10-inches deep, getting down and back up see the sun from dawn till boxes are on back-order welcome to come learn. es for new or hopeful gar- holding almost 9-cubic again. dusk. for now, but more will be deners in coming weeks. feet of potting soil. The Bob Sotomayor is a Sonny Nieto, who

Community Notice

LIHEAP Summer Assistance Program- Summer Intake will begin JULY 1, 2016 Priority List July 1, 2016 July 18, 2016 July 25, 2016 Mikhail Sundust/GRIN Elderly/Disabled Families with All other members From left, Bob Sotomayor, Sonny Nieto and Norman Wellington apply soil to a raised garden bed. The garden boxes are given free to Community members as part of the Children 17 years & Community Garden Project. younger LIHEAP offers summer funding paid directly to your utility company. Sacaton Area Drainage Master Study LIHEAP Crisis Assistance Program Energy Crisis Assistance is designed to provide financial assistance to households Seen flooding? REPORT IT! with a disconnection, shut off, or other verifiable documentation of energy crisis.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YOU MAY APPLY AT YOUR DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER. SacatonFlooding Any question please call your District Service Center Or send the location, date, and description of the District One (520) 215-2110 District Four (520) 418-3661 flooding, as well as photos or video if available, to: District Two (520) 562-3450 District Five (520) 315-3441 District Three (520) 562-3334 District Six (520) 550-3805 Seaver Fields, III, Project Manager District Seven (520) 430-4780 [email protected]

The District Service Center staff is responsible for the protection of your personal records and bound by GRIC, Dept. of Land Use Planning & Zoning Flood Control Engineering confidentiality; we are here to serve you. 291 West Casa Blanca Rd - P.O. Box E, Sacaton, AZ 85147 Tribes interested in Gila River Farms olive groves Thomas R. Throssell growing, olive oil produc- olives to go to waste. River Farms and grow their iseño Indians have shown “We have thus far been Gila River Indian News ing and olive-pressing hub Which is one reason trees here, especially for interest in the farm’s trees. the central meeting place of Arizona so that nearby why GRF is looking to the tribes who cannot grow Next month the farm for both olive production tribes have a central place build a one-stop shop for them due to climate, land, will host another gathering and other tribal agricultural Farm managers, re- to grow, mill, and press olive production in one and water issues,” said made up of representatives discussion and would like searchers, and representa- their olives. central location, where Horne. from the Yakama Nation, to continue to work with tives from different tribes This would allow tribes can grow their own Over the past six Cabazon Band of Mission other tribes. This experi- made their way to the larg- tribes who don’t have a olive trees on leased land, months the Tohono Indians, Rincon Band of ence has created some great est Native olive farm in the background in growing employ GRF to proper- O’odham Nation, Ak Chin Luiseño Indians, Viejas relationship for Gila River United States, Sept. 14, and maintaining the trees ly maintain the trees, and Indian Community, Colo- Band of Kumeyaay Indi- Farms, and the meetings to monitor the progress of the ability to enter the olive have their olives milled and rado River Indian Tribes, ans, Yavapai-Prescott In- have been beneficial to all,” Gila River Farms’ (GRF) market without the prohib- pressed. Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, dian Tribe, and the Bishop said Horne. 217,000 super high-density itive costs associated with “It’s a revenue center and Soboba Band of Lu- Paiute Tribe. olive trees and discuss the starting a new crop from for the farm,” said Horne. future of olive production scratch. “It doesn't make sense for in tribal agriculture. One benefit of having there to be an olive press Representatives from a nearby olive production in [Colorado River Indi- the Tule River Tribe, Fort hub, said Charo, is that ol- an Tribes], [the Tohono McDowell Yavapai Nation, ives can be quickly trans- O’odham Nation], and at San Carlos Apache Tribe, ported to the mill, which [the Ak-Chin Indian Com- and Intertribal Agriculture is imperative when making munity], since we have the Council of Arizona gath- quality olive oil. largest super high density ered at GRF and were giv- Olives quickly deterio- olive grove in Arizona and en a tour of the farm’s olive rate after being picked and we are the largest super trees. will begin to ferment after high density [olive] grower During the tour, Charo just 48-hours, affecting oil of any Native farm in the Olive Oil Company CEO, quality and flavor. Within country." Jeffrey Charo, whose com- that 48-hour time frame the “Once the olive oil pany has provided consul- olives must be milled and mill and press is construct- tation to GRF, explained pressed, Charo said. ed, the farm will be able the ins-and-outs of growing While two days may to press oil for other tribal the trees and discussed with seem like more than enough farms should they decide to tribal representatives how time to transport, mill, and pursue olive growing,” said Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN olives are a long-term sus- press the olives; a flat-tire Horne. Gila River Farms hosts representatives from various tribes interested in cultivated olive tainable crop. or traffic jam during trans- “There is also oppor- trees. From left, Barney Compton, Tiffany Horne, Teresa Honga, Roy Talker, Reagan Charo said that GRF port may have the potential tunity for tribes to [possi- Wytsalucy and her son, Fred Wesley, Don Manuel, Harold Payne, Darrin Patterson, Priscilla could become the olive Santos and Jeffrey Charo. to cause hundreds of tons of bly] lease ground at Gila October 7, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 11 GRPD host carwash to help family of fallen Navajo Officer

Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN GRPD Commander Raymond Soto (right) helps clean a jeep with a youth during the fund raiser to help the family of the late Leander Frank.

Christopher Lomahquahu for four years before joining just [his] character and as a Gila River Indian News the police department. Marine, that discipline came GRPD Public Informa- from his experience in the The Gila River Police tion Officer Caroline Brown Corp,” said Yazzie. Department hosted a fund- said the idea behind the car The proceeds from the raiser to help the family of a wash was to help for Officer event will go to the family fallen Navajo Nation Police Frank’s services. of Officer Frank, who are Department Officer. “[We] wanted to give appreciative of the volun- Weeks after the loss back in some way, so we teers for lending their time of NNPD Officer Leander decided that putting on a and support for the event. Frank, a car wash fundraiser benefit car wash was the As Yellowhair looked was held at Wild Horse Pass best way to help the family on at the bustling activity Casino & Hotel on Sept. 24. of Officer Frank out,” said going on around her, she Officer Frank was a Brown. found strength in knowing 12-year veteran of the de- She said that even that the car wash will benefit partment who lost his life though many of the officers her grandchildren. in a head-on collision with a who volunteered pickup truck along a section may not work to- of Navajo Route 64 while gether they are still responding to a call near a family. Tsaile Ariz., on Aug. 30. Yellowhair said With buckets of soapy that it has been a water and washcloths the difficult time for her gathering of volunteers and her family, but joined the family of Officer support from law Frank as a token of appreci- enforcement across ation for his years of service the state, has been in law enforcement. uplifting and shows The event was coordi- how much her son nated by the GRPD along was part of an even with the Bureau of Indian bigger family of Affairs Office Justice -Ser committed individ- vices. uals. Gila River Fire Depart- “[They] came ment and other public safe- together as a whole ty agencies spent their time to help one of their scrubbing and rinsing cars fallen. That is what as they came through the [I] really like about washing stations that were [our] law enforce- setup in the casino parking ment and members lot. of public safety,” Alice Yellowhair, who she said. is the mother of Officer NNPD Ser- Frank, traveled to the Com- geant Emmett munity from Chinle, on the Yazzie was Officer Navajo Nation, to be at the Frank’s trainer at car wash to thank the many the Navajo Nation volunteers who spent their Police Academy Saturday helping out. in Toyei, Ariz., in “It's just overwhelming 2004. what I am seeing [today]. He was a train- Just seeing how helpful ev- er at the academy, eryone has been from the who took extra little ones, all the way up to pride in the class the adults,” she said. of police recruits Yellowhair said the he trained, because whole family appreciates it was his responsi- the outpouring of support bility to make sure during their time of healing they received the to remember her son. necessary training According to a GRPD before they become press release, Officer Frank officers. served as a member of the “When you Navajo Nation Police De- gave him an as- partment Special Weapons signment, he didn’t and Tactics team, Drug & ask why, he just Gang Unit, an active shooter knew what had to instructor, and served in the get done. That was United States Marine Corp Page 12 Gila River Indian News October 7, 2016 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • September 21, 2016 ACTION SHEET [LT. GOVERNOR CALLED FOR A 15-MINUTE 2.Pima Leasing & Financing Corporation Loan To Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona 85147; BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT Gila River Farms Of Revolving Credit Line Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 11:39 A.M.] (Executive Session) (G&MSC forwards to Council CALL TO ORDER 5. Head Start August Monthly Report 2016 under Unfinished Business in Executive Session) The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Council Presenter: Patricia Valenzuela Presenter: Elizabeth Bohnee held Wednesday September 21, 2016, in the Community Council REPORT HEARD MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chambers at the Governance Center in Sacaton, Arizona was 6. GRICUA FY16 3rd Quarter Report NEW BUSINESS called to order by presiding Chairman Lt. Governor Monica An- Presenters: John Lewis, Leonard Gold 1. FY2015 Pima Leasing & Financing Corporation Audit (G&M- tone at 9:05 a.m. MOTION MADE AND SECOND to accept reports SC forwards to Council under New Business) INVOCATION #6 & #9 Presenters: Elizabeth Bohnee, Corrine Wilson Provided by Councilman Franklin Pablo, Sr. 7. Family Advocacy Center Update MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT ROLL CALL Presenter: Thomas Murphy 2. Wild Horse Pass Development Authority Notice Sign-In Sheet Circulated MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO TABLE Of Expiration Of Board Term (G&MSC forwards Executive Officers Present: 8. Gaming Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Report Fiscal Year 2016 Council to declare for Vacancy for 60 days subject Lt. Governor Monica Antone (Executive Session) to the Code of Conduct) Executive Officers Absent: Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Dena Thomas Presenter: Dale Gutenson Governor Stephen R. Lewis TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE (1) VACANCY Council Members Present: 9. Monthly Financial Activity Report Ending August 3. FY2015 Gila River Farms Financial Audit (G&MSC forwards to D1- Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3- Car- 31, 2016 And August 2016 Capital Project Analysis Council under New Business) olyn Williams, Rodney Jackson; D4-Christopher Mendoza; (Executive Session) Presenters: Tiffany Horne, Anthony Gerlach D5-Franklin Pablo, Sr., Brian Davis, Sr., Marlin Dixon; D6-, San- Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Pamela MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT dra Nasewytewa; Anthony Villareal, Sr., Charles Goldtooth; D7- Thompson, Mike Jacobs [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] Devin Redbird ACCEPTED AT REPORT #6 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SES- Council Members Absent: RESOLUTIONS SION D4- Nada Celaya, Jennifer Allison, Barney Enos, Jr.; D5-Robert 1. A Resolution Approving A System Conservation 4. Pima Leasing & Financing Corporation Loan To Stone Implementation Agreement Between The United Gila River Farms Of Revolving Credit Line APPROVAL OF AGENDA States Bureau Of Reclamation And The Gila River (Executive Session) (G&MSC forwards to Council APPROVED AS AMENDED Indian Community To Implement A Pilot System under Unfinished Business in Executive Session) PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (LIMIT TO 5 MINUTES) Conservation Program (G&MSC forwards to Council Presenter: Elizabeth Bohnee 1. Introduction of Fredrick Poitra, Tribal with recommendation for approval, NRSC concurs) ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Education Department Assistant Director Presenters: Linus Everling, Jason Hauter MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SES- Presenters: Isaac Salcido APPROVED SION MR. ISAAC SALCIDO INTRODUCED MR. FREDRICK POITRA. 2. A Resolution Approving the Petition for the MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO TABLE MR. POITRA PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS BACK- Enrollment of Ivana Valdez into the Gila River 5. NCAI Annual Conference GROUND. VARIOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND LT. GOVER- Indian Community ( LSC forwards to Community Presenters: Community Council NOR EXPRESSED WORDS OF WELCOME Council with recommendation for approval) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ALLOW ANY REPORTS Presenter: Wayne Nelson Jr. COUNCIL MEMBER INTERESTED TO ATTEND *1. Maricopa Village Christian School Quarter 3 Report SY 2015- APPROVED MINUTES 2016 3. A Resolution Approving the Petition for the 1. July 6, 2016 (Regular) Presenter: Elda Diaz Enrollment of robyn Lisa Rhodes into the Gila APPROVED REPORT HEARD River Indian Community (LSC forwards to ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Travel Report 3rd Quarter-Fiscal Year 2016 Community Council with recommendation for >WORK SESSION WITH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LONE Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller approval) BUTTE CASINO, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Wayne Nelson Jr. >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR SHARON SHELDE’S FAMILY 3. St. Peters Indian Mission School Quarter 3 Report SY 2015- APPROVED > HOGG ON TRAVEL, NIEA, RENO, NV 2016 ORDINANCES >BRIAN DAVIS, SR. ON TRAVEL Presenter: Sister Martha UNFINISHED BUSINESS >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR THE TORRASA FAMILY REPORT HEARD 1. GRICUA Board Of Directors Appointment Of One (1) Vacant >SANDRA NASEWYTEWA ON TRAVEL 4. Key Educational Policies Impact on the Gila Position ADJOURNMENT River Indian Community Presenters: Reviewing Committee MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:52 p.m. Presenter: Senator Carlyle Begay MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) REPORT HEARD ELIZABETH ANTONE DEFAULT NOTICE against you. 4. A default judgment may have seri- Respondent. this Notice. The Court will not extend Sacaton Community Court Fun Run event. This fun family event The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian ous, adverse, and irreversible conse- Case No. CFCS-16-0013 time for your response and you must 721 West Seed Farm Road will be held on Monday, November 21, Community Court quences against you. DEFAULT NOTICE make your response in writing, no oral Sacaton, Arizona 85147 2016 from 3:00-5:00pm at Casa Blan- ANDRIA MARIE KISTO , 5. If you want to defend against the To: Donalda Marie Johnson King, RE- responses will be accepted (520)562-9860 ca Community School. V claim and avoid default judgment en- SPONDENT 6. If you do nothing, the Court may DATE: Monday, November 7, 2016 The fun run is an excellent opportunity MARCUS MICHAEL SCHURZ, tered against you, you must file a writ- 1. A Complaint / Petition has been filed give Judgment for what the Complaint Time: 10:00 AM for community organizations to pro- To: Marcus Michael Schurz, RESPON- ten answer, motion to dismiss or other against you in this Court and your demands. YOU may respond in writing. However, mote health and fitness to our after- DENT responsive pleading within thirty (30) immediate attention to this fact is ur- DATED this 12th of August, 2016. even if you do so, your presence at the school program students and families. 10005 E. Osborn Road Scottsdale, days from when you are served with gent if you do not want judgment en- CLERK OF COURT SALT RIVER Answer/Response Hearing is still re- Our two partners last year provided Arizona 85256 this Notice. The Court will not extend teredagainst you. PIMA-MARICOPA COMMUNITY quired. If a written answer or response health information, physical fitness ac- (480) 362-6315 time for your response and you must 2. The Court record reflects that you COURT is made, it shall be filed and served be- tivities and prizes. Petitioner, make your response in writing , no oral have failed to respond to defend by S E A L fore the date of the hearing, unless the We had over 125 participants last year Case No. C-14-0045 responses will be accepted filing an answer, motion to dismiss, time is extended by order of the Court. for our Turkey Trot and expect to have Respondent. COURT SUMMONS 6. If you do nothing , the Court may request for extension of time or other If you fail to appear and defend, judg- an excellent response again this year. DEFAULT NOTICE IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COM- give Judgment for what the Complaint responsive pleading and you have ment by default will be entered against Our goal this year is to have 7 com- I. A Complaint / Petition has been filed MUNITY COURT demands. failed to attend hearings at the Court you for the relief demanded in the com- munity partners, 200 participants and against you in this Court and your STATE OF ARIZONA (Section 5-16.1 , Judgment by Default) called for this matter. plaint or petition. provide sports equipment and family immediate attention to this fact is ur- RICHARD PERRY DATED this 2nd of August, 2016 . 3. If you do not defend against this suit GIVEN under my hand and seal of the activity baskets for our winning partic- gent if you do not want judgment en- Plaintiff/Petitioner, CLERK OF COURT within Thirty (30) days from the date Gila River Indian Community in the ipants. tered against you. vs. SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA COM- the Process Server hands you this State of Arizona. Please contact Mr. Grass or Ms. Harri- 2. The Court record reflects that you SHEILA TERRY MUNITY COURT or you are served with it otherwise as DATED this Thursday, September 22, son, if you have further questions. have failed to respond to defend by permitted under the Community Code, Defendant/Respondent. 2016 Contact Info: Mr. Grass ggrass@cbc- SEAL TO: SHEILA TERRY filing an answer , motion to dismiss, the Court may enter default judgment CASA BLANCA SCHOOL schools.com ext 2214 request for extension of time or other DEFAULT NOTICE against you. CASE Number: CV-2016-0184 Ms. Harrison vharrison@cbcschools. responsive pleading and you have The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian 4. A default judgment may have seri- CIVIL SUMMONS Casa Blanca Community School com ext 2212 failed to attend hearings at the Court Community Court ous, adverse, and irreversible conse- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that Post Office Box 10940 Please let us know by October 3rd, if called for this matter. 10005 E. Osborn Road Scottsdale, Ar- quences against you. a civil action has been filed against Bapchule, Arizona 85121 your organization would like to partici- 3. If you do not defend against this suit izona 85256 5. If you want to defend against the you in the Gila River Indian Commu- School Office: 520-315-3489 Fax: 520- pate and/or make a donation to the Su- within Thirty (30) days from the date (480)362-6315 claim and avoid default judgment en- nity Court. YOU shall respond at an 315-3504 Administration: 520-315- perhero Fun Run. Thank you for your the Process Server hands you this or JULIA ANN RAY, tered against you, you must file a writ- ANSWER/RESPONSE HEARING 1868 Fax: 520-315-3938 consideration and we look forward to you are served with it otherwise as V ten answer, motion to dismiss or other regarding this matter on the following Dear CBCS Partners: Casa Blanca working with you. permitted under the Community Code, DONALDA MARIE JOHNSON KING, responsive pleading within thirty (30) date and time at the place set forth Community School (CBCS) would like Sincerely, the Court may enter default judgment Petitioner, days from when you are served with below: to extend an invitation to become a Mr. Grass & Ms. Harrison community partner for our Superhero

HELP WANTED experience. This position assists in all ment software applications; Collect including student/parent handbooks; Ability to multi-task, work accurately, Huff aspects of maintaining a professional and organize data, prepare required Assists with planning and coordi- maintain confidentiality and communi- Blackwater Community School Attendance Secretary – Blackwater front office. Duties include but are not attendance and enrollment related nation of student events, i.e. parent cate effectively both orally and in writ- 3652 E. Blackwater School Rd. Community School limited to: Obtain and compile atten- reports for entire school for all funding nights, promotions, parent-teacher ing are required. Must have a valid AZ Coolidge, AZ 85128 Position requires a minimum of a dance for each classroom and input in authorities; Process new student en- conferences, publishes special event Fingerprint Clearance Card. Starting OR E-mail to: High School Diploma or equivalent the school approved student manage- rollments, transfers, and withdrawals; related fliers, yearbooks etc.; Covers pay $13.19 to $13.86 per hour. [email protected] and six months to one year related ment software (currently NASIS and Answer inquiries from parents and front desk, when needed. To apply: Internally – write a letter of Posted: 10/4/16 experience and/or training; or equiv- School-Master); Create and manage administration; Prepare and distribute Other duties include filing, copying interest to Peggy Huff Posting close date: 10/11/16 alent combination of education and staff access in the student manage- news bulletins for staff and parents and faxing of sensitive information. Externally – Mail resume to: Peggy October 7, 2016 Page 13

CASA BLANCA SCHOOL District 3, 4, or 5 and have lived in the FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOARD ELECTION District in which you are running for at least one year prior to November 23, Office of the United States Attorney, Casa Blanca Community School 2016; John S. Leonardo Post Office Box 10940 Have a high school diploma, or GED; District of Arizona Bapchule, Arizona 85121 Successfully undergo a background FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, NOTICE OF CASA BLANCA COMMU- check and drug/alcohol screen; September 12, 2016 NITY SCHOOL BOARD Obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clear- ELECTION ON WEDNESDAY, NO- ance Card; COOLIDGE MAN SENTENCED TO VEMBER 23, 2016 and Submit a timely petition signed by 40 MONTHS FOR SEXUALLY ABUS- Parents & Guardians: VOTE seven eligible voters from your District. ING MINOR VICTIM ON GILA RIVER The Casa Blanca Community School To obtain a petition to get on the ballot, INDIAN COMMUNITY is pleased to announce that it will be please contact Ms. Flo Long at CBCS, PHOENIX – Today, Kenneth Xavier holding an election on Wednesday, (520) 315-3489. Francisco, 37, of Coolidge, Ariz., an November 23, 2016 to fill one (1) seat Petitions must be returned to Casa enrolled member of the Gila River on its Board of Trustees. The polling Blanca Community School no later Indian Community, was sentenced by station will held at Casa Blanca Com- than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, No- U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to munity School. The polls will be open vember 16, 2016. 40 months’ imprisonment for sexually from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The following persons are eligible to abusing a 12-year-old girl. Francisco CBCS's Board meets at least once per vote in the election (and sign petitions had previously pleaded guilty to one month. Board members are expected for Board candidates): count of sexual abuse of a minor. to attend a School Board Orientation Enrolled members of the Gila River The investigation revealed that Fran- for New Members, which consists of Indian Community who are at least cisco sexually abused the minor a detailed overview of Casa Blanca eighteen (18) and who reside within victim, who was also a member of Community School's day to day oper- District 3, 4, or 5 as of November 23, the Gila River Indian Community, on ations; attend periodic work sessions 2016 OR Parent, grandparent, or legal the reservation in 1999. Judge Tuchi (usually held over a two day period on guardian whose name is on file as the lowered Francisco’s sentence to 40 the weekend); attend various out-of- responsible party for a child currently months’ incarceration to give Francis- state trainings and conferences; have attending Casa Blanca Community co credit for time already spent in tribal reliable transportation; be available School. custody. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FICKING than 58 grams of methamphetamine. to reach by phone; and be available Any questions regarding the election The investigation in this case was PHOENIX – On Sept. 21, 2016, Va- At the time of the offense, Anderson to meet when given short notice. If should be directed to conducted by the Federal Bureau of Office of the United States Attorney, nessa Crystal Anderson, 44, of Saca- possessed three firearms. you are interested in running in the Ms. Flo Long at School Office : 520- Investigation. The prosecution was John S. Leonardo ton, Ariz., a member of the Gila River The investigation in this case was election, you must meet the following 315-3489 handled by Christine Ducat Keller, District of Arizona Indian Community, was sentenced by conducted by the Gila River Police member qualifications: Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Ar- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thurs- U.S. District Judge David G. Camp- Department. The prosecution was Be at least twenty-one (21) years of izona, Phoenix. day, September 22, 2016 bell to 96 months in prison. Anderson handled by Raynette Logan, Assis- age as of November 23, 2016 (the date GILA RIVER WOMAN SENTENCED had previously pleaded guilty to pos- tant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, of election); TO 8 YEARS FOR DRUG TRAF- session with intent to distribute more Phoenix. Be a Community member Reside in

Huhugam Heritage Center Expansion tion Camp that was located What makes this pe- ness [when] everyone else Even though work from Page 7 in District 5. riod of time more striking in the Community was still on the space is still in the Thomas said the his- was the fact that the relo- without power and running planning and development the whole exhibit will rely Thomas said, "multi- tory of the camp has nev- cation camp had electricity water," said Thomas. stage, staff at the HHC are on the use of multi-media media fits better where we er been told from the per- and water while the GRIC Other plans for the already getting to work on to tell the story of both cul- are able to combine various spective of Community side was still without these new space will focus on the research behind each of tures and history. media as a supplement to members and that it will necessities. the impact of the upstream the exhibits that will be on One example of this actual media." include stories from elders "So you can imagine it diversion and damming of display once it is complet- is the contact with Span- The expansion will who were children when being dark and then all of a the Gila River on the peo- ed. ish missionaries in the also include information the “boom town” sprung up sudden you have this glow ple and how it was the life late1600’s. about the Japanese Reloca- literally overnight in 1942. in the middle of the dark- force of the Community.

natural gas SAFETY wherever you are

Natural gas lines can be buried anywhere. So it’s important to know how to recognize and respond to a natural gas leak...no matter where you are.

A leak may be present if you:

SMELL: An odor similar to rotten eggs, even if it’s faint or momentary. HEAR: A hissing or roaring sound coming from the ground, above-ground piping, or gas appliance. SEE: Dirt or water blowing into the air, unexplained dead or dying grass or vegetation, or standing water continuously bubbling.

lf you suspect a leak:

■ Leave the area immediately.

■ From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas at 1-877-860-6020, day or night, whether you’re a customer or not. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible.

■ Don’t smoke or use matches or lighters.

■ Don’t turn on or off any electrical switches, thermostats, or appliance controls; or do anything that could cause a spark.

■ Don’t start or stop an engine, or use automated doors.

For more information about natural gas safety, visit swgas.com/safety or call 1-877-860-6020. Page 14 Gila River Indian News October 7, 2016

Action Sheets from Page 13

Parking Lot Sealing Projects Happening at GRHC

Five GRHC locations will be undergoing asphalt parking lot sealing projects. Location Dates HHKMH 10/1 - 10/2 • 10/8 – 10/9 • 10/15 - 10/16 West Dialysis 9/29 - 30 • 10/1 – 10/2 East Dialysis 10/8 - 10/9 • 10/15 - 10/16 RTC 10/1 – 10/2 Shegoi 9/29 - 9/30 • 10/1 - 10/2 If you have any questions, please contact Keleto Sili at 520-562-3321 ext. 1057 or visit GRHC.ORG/COMMUNITYINFORMATION. Please note that dates are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Patient Notice – Implementation of New Dr. Gregory Gessay Electronic Health Record Software Retirement Effective Late October 2016 Gila River Health Care WE WORK FOR YOU! thanks Dr. Gregory In an effort to positively enhance your experience at Gila River Health Care, Gessay for his 20 plus we are continuing to make improvements by introducing new software. years of service. Though This new software will help your provider team keep your electronic health he will be truly missed, records (digital version of a patient’s paper chart) safe and accurate. We will we wish him nothing start slow, involving only a few clinics at a time, eventually getting all the but the best in his hospital clinics online by May 2017. retirement.

During this time, we respectfully request your patience and understanding Thank you, Dr. Gessay! while we transition to the new software.

Why New Software? • Your provider teams across all of our locations are dedicated to keeping your health records safe and accurate. Once GRHC transitions to the new Farewell, software, your authorized providers will be able to access your electronic health records instantly. Renee Manda • Beginning October, 2016, some GRHC departments (Dental, Optometry, and Physical Therapy) provider teams will begin their transition to the new It is with sadness and software. a big thank you that we bid farewell to How Will This Affect My Patient Care? Renee Manda, Chief • In some cases, you may experience longer than expected wait times while Nursing Officer. She providers transition your files to the new software. has been faithfully How Long Will This Transition Last? serving Gila River • We will make every effort to make this time period as brief as possible. We Health Care and the anticipate weeks, not months. Community for 7 years (2009-2016). Thanks again for your understanding. Should you have questions, please She will be greatly contact the Cultural Customer Service Department at: (602) 528-1453 or missed for her many years of dedicated, visit GRHC.ORG/NEW-EHR. compassionate service!

October Observances NEW HHKMH And Events Café Updates! Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital will be holding flu clinics in the Temporary Lobby on the dates below: • National Diabetes Month Beginning October 3, 2016, - 5th Annual Just Move It! 2016 October 17, 2016 the café will have a third 9am - 12noon & 1-3pm Community Wide Run/Walk cashier station available Series kicks off October 1st in October 24, 2016 9am - 12noon & 1-3pm during peak times for Grab N District 4. Please visit GRHC.ORG/ Go items. COMMUNITYINFORMATION. November 7, 2016 9am - 12noon & 1-3pm To see more menu items and • Breast Cancer Awareness Month November 14, 2016 pricing updates, please visit: 9am - 12noon & 1-3pm GRHC.ORG/CAFE.

Gila River Indian Community GRHC.ORG /GilaRiverHealthCare Crisis Line Main Number /Gilariverhealth 1-800-259-3449 (520) 562-3321 /Gilariverhealthcare October 7, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 15 CROSSROADS AUTO CENTER

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS US ALL

Most domestic violence incidents are never reported. Domestic violence thrives when we are silent. But if we take a stand and work together, we can help to prevent and end domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, join in our efforts to raise awareness and end domestic violence.

Domestic violence is not just physical violence; it is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation. It often involves the threat or use of violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or income.

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOU KNOW A VICTIM: · Ask them if they want to talk about it. · Be supportive · Be non-judgmental. Respect their decisions. · Encourage them to talk to people who can provide help and guidance. · Know the resources available in the community.

If you wish to discuss your case with a Gila River Police Department detective, please call (520) 562-7115 or contact a detective at 663 West Seed Farm Road, Sacaton Sacaton “On Eagle’s Wings” Domestic Violence Shelter 1-855-203-5849 Against Abuse Shelter/Counseling Services (520) 836-0858 will accept collect calls in case of emergency Crime Victim Services (520) 562-4106

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