THE GRIN VOL. 21, NO. 17 GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS || www.GRICNEWS.org SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Burdette Morago inducted into the U of A Sports Hall of Fame Former pitcher was among 9 inductees in the 2018 Hall of Fame Class, Aaron J. Tohtsoni Arizona to the College World Gila River Indian News Series and signed a profession- and was honored during halftime of the U of A season opener in Tucson al contract with the Boston Red Burdette Morago was in- Sox. ducted into the University of Ar- The induction ceremony was izona Sports Hall of Fame during emceed by Brian Jeffries, Voice a ceremony held at the Westin La of the Wildcats. Speaking to the Paloma Resort in Tucson on Aug. attendees was Athletic Director 31 and was recognized by Wild- Dave Heeke and President Dr. cat fans during halftime of the Robert Robbins. football season opener against “Tonight we welcome an Brigham Young University on incredible group of Wildcat ath- Sept. 1. letes,” said Heeke. “They real- Morago was one of nine for- ly are athletes here but they are mer athletes along with the 2018 people that made such a great women’s golf national champi- impact.” ons that was inducted as part of As a former Wildcat baseball the 2018 Hall of Fame class. He player, Morago, led the team in was a pitcher for the Wildcats strikeouts and earned run aver- from 1956-1959 and twice led age (ERA) in 1957 and won eight games during the season. In to- “It never occurred tal, he competed in 43 games and to me that some- started 34 of them. His career re- cord was 21-9 with a career ERA thing like that of 3.07 and had a batting average would happen but of .291, which is believed to be it did.” - Burdette Morago Continued on Page 4 Burdette Morago waves to the crowd during halftime of the University of Arizona football opener after being rec- ognized as the newest member of the U of Sports Hall of Fame. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN Gila River Hotels & Casinos announce partnership with ASU Sponsorship supports ASU athletics with scholarship opportunities for GRIC and casino team members Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News Gila River Hotels & Casi- nos and Arizona State University announced a five-year partner- Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis with Gila River Hotels & Casinos representatives. ship during a reception at Sun Daniel Kwon (ASU) Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. ing education and sports. Indian Community as well,” said on Aug. 22. Gila River Hotel & Casinos Gov. Lewis, “It’s historic and we Gila River Hotels & Casinos Chief Executive Officer Kenneth should all recognize this for the will sponsor ASU’s 26 Division I Manuel said Gila River Hotel partnership that demonstrates a sports programs, which will pro- & Casinos has a long history of tribal community and a world vide scholarship opportunities Arizona State University welcomes Gila River Hotels & Casinos with a spe- relationships with local institu- class institution like Arizona for Community members and cial message on the video board at Sun Devil Stadium on Aug. 22. Christo- tions. State University…it’s a first of Gila River Hotels & Casinos' pher Lomahquahu/GRIN “ASU is America's most in- ics to be held with tribal mem- exciting new partnership.” team members. novative university and we are bers. He said the combination The partnership includes extremely proud to be partners “This partnership To kick off the reception, of ASU and Gila River Hotels game promotions for each sport, with the distinguished institute,” the voice behind ASU athletics, & Casinos combines two well- benefits, both the fan giveaways, additional logo said Manuel. Tim Healey, long time Sun Dev- known names in entertainment Arizona State Uni- inclusion, PA announcements Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis il radio announcer, ushered in and sports together to create a versity family and and other media advertising. emphasized the tuition benefits the new partnership and what it dynamic partnership. Gila River Hotel & Casinos for Community members and the Gila River In- means to the university. Vice President for ASU Ath- signage will be displayed at the Gila River Hotels & Casinos dian Community.” Healey said, “We have a letics and Athletics Director Ray renovated Sun Devil Stadium, as team members. - Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis new stadium, we have a new Anderson said the partnership well as other ASU sports venues. “This partnership benefits, coach, we have a new football benefits the local community and The partnership will provide both the Arizona State Univer- team, why not have a brand new GRIC and is focused on promot- youth athletic and academic clin- sity family and the Gila River Continued on Page 4

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September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Space Camp students present at Community Council Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News The Tribal Education de- partment introduced the students who attended space camp in Hunstville, Ala., during the pre- sentations portion of the Com- munity Council agenda on Aug. Governor 15. In their blue and green jump Stephen Roe Lewis suits, the 20 students gave Com- Lt. Governor munity Council a summary of Robert Stone what they learned at the week- Community Council long space camp at the U.S. Representatives Space & Rocket Center. District 1 This is the third year the Arzie Hogg Community has sent a group of Joey Whitman students to space camp, which District 2 offers them a firsthand look at Carol Schurz space exploration and aviation through hands-on workshops. District 3 Carolyn Williams The camp is known around Rodney Jackson the world as the center for explo- ration into the stars and teaches District 4 Jennifer Allison Science, Technology, Engineer- Pamela Johnson ing and Math. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis poses with the students who attended space camp in Alabama. Christopher Lomahquahu/ Barney Enos, Jr. The camp is popular among GRIN Monica Antone the GRIC students, and Tribal school is great for that major,” lenge. instructors. Perkins is a junior at District 5 Education has organized the trip she said. In a head-to-head dogfight, Coolidge High School and said Janice Stewart for students interested in STEM Perkins was among a select Perkin’s group flew a simulated he is interested in military avia- Marlin Dixon Lawrence White, Sr. based subjects to attend each group of students to achieve the air combat mission against their tion. Thomas White year. The ages of students that at- top gun medal for his team’s per- tended the robotics portion of the formance during one of the final District 6 Anthony Villareal, Sr. camp ranged from 12-14 years exercises of the Aviation Chal- Terrance B. Evans old. Two other groups at- Charles Goldtooth tended the Aviation Challenge District 7 camp, which was separated into Devin Redbird two groups Mach II for ages 12- Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer 14 and Mach III for 15-18 year Shannon White, olds. Community Council Secretary Kristopher Perkins and Gila River Indian News Iwalani Stone stood out among the students who attended the June M. Shorthair Aviation Challenge portion of [email protected] the camp, and they shared their Director of CPAO (520) 562-9851 experiences during introduc- tions. Roberto A. 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It was a week- row – were his parents, end we’ll never forget. There were well-de- Bill and Ruth Morago. We thank all those served ovations for each He also told a story about who shared these moments new inductee to the 2018 a special relationship his with our father, and those University of Arizona grandfather, Alfred Jack- who could not make it but Sports Hall of Fame. But son, shared with “Pop” who have been equally the most enthusiastic was McKale, the legendary supportive. To all of Dad’s for an athlete from Gila former athletic director of U of A friends and sports River. the University of Arizona. buddies who encouraged Our father, Burdette Even for those of us who his induction: we thank Morago, drew the loudest have heard a lifetime’s you. To the people of Ajo applause during a ceremo- worth of Dad-told stories, where his athletic fame ny on Aug. 31 in Tucson the latter was a new one was nurtured: we thank for the newest members of (which proves that there’s you. To the members of the an elite group of individ- always something a parent, Gila River Indian Commu- uals who in their Wildcat even an 81-year-old one, nity where his native roots careers proudly represent- can surprise you with). are planted: we thank you. ed Arizona athletics. And it If nothing else, our To the tribal government wasn’t just because he had father’s speech was a job who recognized the impor- the biggest booster club of well done. But even for tance of this honor (espe- more than 100 family and people who don’t know cially Governor Stephen friends in attendance. him as we do, it was so Roe Lewis and Lt. Gov- In an evening full of much more. Those in at- ernor Robert Stone): we moving speeches, Bur- tendance it will remember thank you. dette Morago’s mesmer- it as a moment of dignity And to Dad: we thank ized. Instead of dwelling and wisdom – laced with Burdette Morago recalls his playing days at the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame ban- you, too. Now we can pass on sepia-toned memories the spirit of fraternity and quet. At the banquet, over 100 family members were present at the special ceremony. Aaron down our own story (albe- J. Tohtsoni/GRIN of self-congratulation, our grace notes of humanity. It it, without your eloquence) just old-fashioned notions. were not there to share our ceremony but also the fol- father’s speech was a mea- was almost a lesson in ev- of the night that belonged They were embodied in a father’s special night – his lowing day at the UA vs sured, thoughtful tribute to eryman civics, if you will. to the kid from Sacaton boy from the Rez who is parents, of course, and his BYU football game where familial ideals: the broth- His is not just an In- with a heck of a right arm. now officially in the pan- sister Viola and brother the inductees were present- erhood of sports, the bond- dian-boy-made-good story Sincerely, Sheila Mora- theon of the greatest ath- Merle. We remember them ed during halftime. Fan- ing between native and (although it is certainly go, Greg Morago, Michael letes who ever wore U of with utmost affection. fare and fireworks! And, non-native cultures, and that). Our father’s remarks Morago, Anamarie Mor- A navy blue and cardinal. The family and friends throughout the two-day the importance of family. remind us that themes ago, Adam Morago, Amy It was not lost on us who were present helped event we heard over and He recounted how his of “dream big,” “prac- Morago and Pamela Manu- that some of those who make for a joyous event, over from U of A officials biggest boosters – pres- tice makes perfect” and el. And the Morago Family “strength of family” aren’t championed him the most not just at the induction and other inductees about

“... we are ex- FROM THE FRONT tremely proud to be partners...” PAGE - Kenneth Manuel, its kind.” Gov. Lewis and members CEO Gov. Lewis said the from the Gila River Ho- agreement builds on “the tels & Casinos toured Sun enter the field before each tradition of so many Com- Devil Stadium to see the game. munity members that have new signage and renova- In a Gila River Hotels graduated from ASU.” tions, such as the Legends & Casinos press release, Ten students from Student Suite on the West side of ASU Athletics Chief Busi- Services received degrees the stadium, which is dec- ness Development Officer from ASU last school year. orated with Gila River Ho- Gabe Cagwin said, “This “This partnership just tels & Casinos branding. partnership is a unique in shows with the Gila River The dignitaries also that Gila River Hotels & Indian Community, “the toured the football facili- Casinos and the Sun Dev- tradition of so many Com- ties where the players train, il Athletics are investing munity members that have and the remodeled Tillman in each other, which will graduated from ASU,” Tunnel, in honor of the late positively impact all of our Kenneth Manuel, right, CEO of Gila River Hotels & Casinos, with ASU play-by-play broadcaster Tim Healey, at the announcement at Sun Devil Stadium on Aug. 22. Christopher Lomahquahu/ After the reception Pat Tillman, where players programs.” GRIN

FROM THE FRONT PAGE the highest of a primary During his speech, experienced since. pitching player. he recalled a story when On Saturday evening, In 1958, Morago James Fred McKale was Hall of Fame inductees pitched the Wildcats to vic- upset that Morago missed were honored during half- tory in the District Cham- a few classes and threat- time of the football season pionship game against ened to drive to Sacaton opener. Other inductees Texas. The next year he and tell Morago’s grandfa- included Klaus Ambrosch shut out Texas A&M in the ther. He was shocked that (Track and Field), Shelley championship both wins McKale knew of Sacaton Duncan (baseball), Kris- sent Arizona to the College and later found out that the tie Fox (softball), Char- World Series in Omaha, pair were great friends and maine Gale (Track and Neb. would watch his games to- Field), Adam Kuehl (Track “When I was first in- gether occasionally. and Field), Mallory Mill- formed of this event,” He also said his favor- er (soccer), Doug Towne Morago said during his ite memory was the first (swimming) and Karin acceptance speech. “I have game playing in a Wildcat Wurm (gymnastics). to admit that I was pretty uniform seeing his moth- “Every once in a well choked up. It never er and father in the stands while, somebody will ask occurred to me that some- and the emotions that came ‘are you a Wildcat?’ … my thing like that would hap- over him in the moment is response usually is damn pen but it did.” something that he hasn’t right!” concluded Morago. From left, Lt. Gov. Robert Stone, Burdette Morago and Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis pose for a photo after the induction ceremony for the U of A Sports Hall of Fame. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Gila River Police De- sonal belongings from the District Five: District Three- (Saca- Premium Outlet in refer- Theft–Sheraton Resort partment reserves the right residence. The victim was No incidents regarding ton) ence to the victim reporting reporting that a couple is to restrict the release of cer- not home at the time of the Part 1 crime. Aggravated Assault her vehicle was taken with- reporting cash was possibly tain reports which may not burglary. – The victim called police out her permission. The taken from purse or wallet be available or are current- Status: Under investi- District Six: dispatch reporting the sus- victim stated she parked while at the SPA. A de- ly under investigation. gation. Aggravated Assault – pect had pulled a knife on her vehicle and proceeded scription of a possible sus- Incident Log August Theft – Suspect(s) The suspect and the victim the victim. The victim was to shop at the mall. Officers pect was given to the Police 05, 2018 – August 11, 2018 took a gold bracelet from were involved in a verbal not injured and did not drove around the mall in at- Department. Gila River Police offi- the center console of the dispute that escalated and know where the suspect tempts to locate the vehicle Status: Under investi- cers responded to 590 calls victim’s vehicle while it became physical. The sus- fled to. The suspect was not ending in negative results. gation for service and made 56 ar- was parked at their resi- pect struck the victim in located during the investi- A stolen affidavit was filled Theft – Security ad- rests. dence. the head several times with gation but the case is being out and the vehicle was en- vised PD a female wants to District One: Status: Under investi- a large metal spike and followed up on. tered into NCIC (National report a theft of her wallet Burglary – Suspect(s) gation. caused several lacerations Status: Under investi- Crime Information Center) while at the Lone Butte Ca- entered the victim’s resi- to their arms. Gila River gation a few days later the vehicle sino. Upon making contact dence and stole her medi- (Lone Butte / WHP Medics arrived on scene Weapon – Two of the was recovered by Phoenix with the victim she advised cations while she was gone Area) and transported the victim victims woke to four sub- PD. her wallet was taken while from her residence over the Shoplifting - Suspects to a local trauma hospital jects banging on their front Status: Under Investi- at the Casino. weekend. There were no committed the offense of for further treatment. door. A female suspect was gation Status: Under Investi- indications of forced entry shoplifting at a store in the Status: Shauna identified by the victims Auto Theft – Two sub- gation into the residence. Phoenix Premium Outlet. Hutchinson was arrested at the time of the incident. jects took possession of the Status: Under investi- The suspect(s) entered the and booked into DRS. Three of the male suspects victim’s vehicle without gation. store, concealed several Burglary – Suspect(s) were challenging the male his permission from the District Five- (Casa Motor Vehicle Theft – items in their purses and entered a construction trail- victim to fight. As the sub- Wild Horse Pass Casino. Blanca) The suspect removed the then exited without paying er and stole several person- jects left the residence, The victim filled out a sto- No Incidents involving victim’s vehicle from her for the merchandise. al tools belonging to the one of the male suspects len affidavit and was able Part 1 Crime residence without her ex- Status: Under investi- victim. The construction pointed a handgun into the to get a GPS location. The pressed permission. The gation. company will be contract- air and fired two to three vehicle was located and District Six – (Komat- victim also reported her Shoplifting - Sus- ing a security company to rounds before running into turned back over to the vic- ke) purse was inside of the ve- pect(s) entered a store, watch over the construction the desert. Two spent shell tim. The vehicle was not in Theft – Officers were hicle and fraudulent trans- located in the Phoenix site. casings were found on the a drivable state so it was dispatched by Vee Quiva actions had been made us- Premium Outlets, walked Status: Under investi- sidewalk in front of the res- towed from the scene. Security to report a theft. ing one of her debit cards. to the back men’s section gation. idence. Status: Under Investi- Upon further investigation Status: Under Investi- and grabbed three items of Theft – The Suspect Status: On-going in- gation it was discovered the vic- gation clothing. They then walked stole a personal laptop from vestigation Theft (Shoplifting) – tim was asleep in her vehi- out of the store in an un- the victim’s bedroom while Officers were dispatched to cle. While she was asleep in District Two: known direction without temporarily staying at the District Four (Stotonic a store at the Phoenix Pre- the vehicle a male suspect No incidents regarding paying for the clothing victim’s residence. Area): mium Outlet in reference approached the passenger Part 1 crime. items. Status: Under investi- Weapon – Officers to a shoplifting. Investiga- side of her vehicle and took Status: Under investi- gation. made contact with the sus- tion revealed an employee a bag with miscellaneous District Three: gation. pect who was driving a observed the suspect enter make up and jewelry. Sta- Aggravated Assault – Shoplifting - The sus- District Seven: silver sedan in reference to the store and collected six tus: Closed The suspect used a knife to pect entered a store located Burglary – Suspect(s) a civil matter regarding a shirts off the clothing racks threaten the victim during a inside the Phoenix Pre- forcefully entered a build- cell phone. While speaking and later enter the fitting District Seven – (Mar- domestic dispute. The vic- mium Outlets, and began ing belonging to the victim with the suspect, the officer room. When exiting the icopa) tim was not injured during trying on a pair of sneak- through the front door. The informed other officers of fitting room the suspect Theft – Officers were the altercation. ers. Once both shoes were victim used the building as a rifle in the backseat. The walked towards the cloth- dispatched to the area in Status: Under investi- on, the suspect grabbed his an auto body work shop and suspect accelerated at a ing rack and acted as if the reference to a theft. Upon gation. own shoes and ran out of reported several tools were high rate of speed turning clothes were being put back arrival the reporting party Theft – Suspect(s) re- the store without paying for stolen from the building. his steering wheel in the on the rack. The suspect stated that the suspects en- moved the victim’s license the merchandise. Status: Under investi- direction of officers nearly then walked at a fast pace tered a trench which had plate from her vehicle Status: Under investi- gation. striking them. The suspect exiting the store without been dug around a fenced while it was parked outside gation. Incident Log fled the area at a high rate paying for the merchandise. area where homes were of her residence. No other Theft - Suspects en- August 12 – 18, 2018 of speed and officers lost Status: Under Investi- currently under construc- items of value were tak- tered a store, located at the Calls for services this visual of the vehicle. A fol- gation tion. The first home had en nor was there reported Phoenix Premium Outlets, week: 554 Arrest made: 48 low up will be conducted Theft (Shoplifting) – four separate windows damage to the vehicle. and grabbed three pairs of District One- (Black- to speak with the suspect Officers were dispatched to shattered along with copper Status: Under investi- pants. The second suspect water) reference fleeing from the a store at the Phoenix Pre- wiring removed. The sec- gation. grabbed two white t-shirts No Incidents Involv- scene. mium Outlet in reference to ond house had three win- and two pairs of pants. The ing Part 1 Crime Status: Juvenile was a shoplifting. It was report- dows shattered with cop- District Four: suspects then ran out the taken into jail (16 Years of ed three pairs of sunglasses per wiring being removed (Stotonic Area) store without paying for the District Two – (Saca- Age) were taken and the suspect while the third house had Burglary – Suspect(s) merchandise. ton Flats) left without paying for the shattered windows. entered the victim’s resi- Status: Under investi- No Incidents involving Lone Butte Area: merchandise. Status: Under Investi- dence through a window gation. Part 1 Crime Auto Theft – Officers Status: Under investi- gation and stole some of her per- were dispatched to Phoenix gation Community Working to Prevent Suicides: September is Suicide Prevention Month Claude A. Jackson any other race or ethnicity. ponent. “Suicide preven- haviors can increase the education, first respond- advertisements where ads Defense Services Office Frankly, it is difficult tion is all about (healthy) risk of self-harm. ers, behavioral health, and are posted, including Gila to understand what leads relationships,” she said. Arthur said that ev- department of rehabilita- Suicide could happen River Health Care’s insert an individual to engage in “And reminding people the eryone can “learn how to tion, schools, churches, and in a swanky apartment, ho- in this issue to promote Sui- suicide related behaviors, importance of socializing. be supportive. Part of that many other Community de- tel room in New York or however the Communi- Socializing keeps us con- mission, Arthur said, is partments that may encoun- cide Prevention Month and Paris or in the back yard of ty can unite to tackle the nected.” “getting more information ter suicide situations. The other Community events. someone’s property. Sui- problem head on. Gila Riv- Too often people be- out to the Community.” goal of the workgroup is to If you or someone you cide does not discriminate er Health Care Behavioral come withdrawn and not Arthur talked about suicide identify gaps within those know are having thoughts by race, ethnicity or age. If Health Services has a pre- actively engaged in their prevention trainings that departments or areas of ex- of suicide, please contact you live in poverty or fly in surroundings. “They feel pertise to enhance suicide vention program. “need to be as common as the following numbers, private jets, it doesn’t mat- “There’s so much stig- alone,” Arthur said, which CPR and first aid.” Arthur prevention efforts. Active GRIC Crisis Line 1-800- ter. There is not one situa- ma (surrounding suicide),” may lead to long-term de- never had to use her CPR Community members are tion which leads people to said Jaime Arthur, BHS pression – an emotional training, but she’s had to part of the group as well. 259-3449, National Sui- think about suicide. It could Prevention Administrator. state that could lead to sui- use her suicide prevention The Suicide Gap cide Prevention Lifeline be stress, depression, health She talked about how peo- cidal ideations. Short-term training “many times over.” Workgroup has been pre- 1-800-273-8255 or 911. If conditions, relationship ple can support others by depression could be just as The prevention pro- paring for Suicide Preven- you would like information problems, but we know no being “open, honest and dangerous because there is gram is working with tion Awareness Month, about Behavioral Health culture is immune from the providing clarity” regard- still a chance of someone the Gila River Indian which is this September. Services or would like to trauma of suicide. ing suicide. taking extreme measures Community Suicide Gap Throughout September, Nationally, Indian And what of suicide on themselves. Workgroup, a group of each district will showcase start services, please call Country is experiencing prevention? Arthur boils it In addition, substance departments within the suicide prevention in its Paul Gibson at 602-271- high-rates of suicide than down to its essential com- use and other negative be- Community, working in own distinct way. Look for 7942. 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September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 7 A’AGA Something to be told or talked about FIGURE OUT Now, you might be retreated to the mountains asking how this relates to and many remain there to O’otham and Piipaash cul- this day. HOW TO TELL ture. Labor – toil – strug- Huge Spanish ranch- By Billy Allen gle. Life in this desert was es or haciendas required YOUR GRANDKIDS Labor Day! How did built on hard work. Canals a lot of labor to maintain you celebrate the unofficial and fields do not occur the household, fields, and YOU WON’T BE end of summer? This hol- naturally. Our agricultur- livestock. Some Natives iday is always on the first al background had pion, began to prey upon other Monday, Lu:nas, of Vasai borrowing the Spanish Natives to sell or barter. AROUND ANYMORE. Gagidak (Dry Grass) Ma- word peon, out to maintain (“Take them, not us.”) In sad. The rains are ending canals and in the fields to Mexico, it was common Michael, Age 57 and a drying period begins. make sure water was not for Native children to be Alaska Nowadays, to a lot wasted. But working hard taken to grow up as house of people, Labor Day is took on a different aspect servants/shoiga. shopping sprees, vaca- with the arrival of the In the 1680’s Span- tions, picnics, and back to Spaniards and their culture ish explorations entered school. There’s a compli- of conquest and forced la- our area, then called Up- cated history of struggle bor. per Pimeria, searching for and sacrifice behind this Spanish civil au- new mines and grasslands. holiday, though. It was thorities wanted Natives Before Pa:l Kino’s arrival made a federal holiday in to adopt Spanish culture the Spanish arrested Cani- 1894, six days after the to become a labor force. to, also known as Joseph end of the Pullman railroad They also took over Native Romero – an O’odham strike. Some elder GRIC- farm/range land and rede- leader – on the grounds sters might remember the veloped it to center around that he was planning a re- old country song “Sixteen the Catholic missions. The volt in northern Sonora. Tons.” That Tennessee Er- missions became the focal Canito was tortured, after nie Ford song was about point of the community being warned he was re- coal mines and how work- and attempts to eliminate sponsible for any injury as ers were trapped by the “Native” culture were a result of the torture, to Smoking gave Michael COPD, a disease that makes economic system, but the made. obtain “the truth.” He was it harder and harder to breathe and can cause death. You can quit. For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. same owner/worker sys- When silver was to be hanged, but after the #CDCTips tem applied to the Pullman discovered in the midst torture, he accepted Chris- workers. of Tarahumara country tianity, so instead of being At one point, this three in 1631, there weren’t hanged, he was banished. tenced to death, but he es- verts. The King’s cédula, who walked on before months strike basically enough Spanish immi- In 1688, the O’odham caped or certificate, stated that us. Our desert demands a paralyzed transcontinen- grants to meet the demand village of Mototicachi This violent situation Christian O’odham would strong will. Keep working tal train service. Federal for labor. So, the Spanish which was relatively close was what awaited Pa:l not be forced into labor. and you will be strong. I troops were called in to government decided that to the modern day Arizo- Kino when he arrived to When Kino arrived onto hope you enjoyed the past several states. In protests it was “OK” to enslave na/Mexico border was at- Pimeria Alta in 1687 and the land of the Upper Pi- holiday and look forward centered around Chica- non-Christianized Natives. tacked because there was began his twenty-five meria, he showed the to the ones coming up. go, 34 people were killed. Their choice: Be saved or suspicion that they were year sojourn among the cédula to the governor of Information was tak- At the end of the strike, be a shoiga. (We used the also planning an uprising. O’odham. Aware of such Sonora. This helped with en from the Journal of the idea of a nation-wide word shoiga for slave but All the men were killed, attitudes and misconcep- our quick conversion to the Southwest, Volume “Labor Day” was seen as it is also for any living and the women and chil- tions on both sides, Pa:l the missions and coopera- 56, Number 2, Summer of a way to try and heal the thing that helps us.) Hun- dren taken away. This Kino obtained special tion with officials and even 2014 and Cycles of Con- hurt of the late 1800’s or- dreds were forced to work massacre enraged even the backing from the King of settlers. The comforts of quest by Edward Spicer. ganized labor strikes, such with little or no pay in the Spanish population. The Spain to avoid any mis- today came from the labor, as the Pullman Strike. mines. Many Tarahumara officer in charge was sen- treatment of Christian con- toil and struggle of those GRPD officer teaches important lessons in children’s books

Christopher Lomahquahu hung up his badge for chil- where it started from,” said you can be okay with who the market. and everything they re- Gila River Indian News dren’s books, but has used Lewis. you are as a person. He said when getting quire, it’s a matter of mak- A Gila River Police the idea to create stories Currently, Lewis has “Felipe the Fish” is his books ready for print, ing sure everything the Department officer and based on things children two children’s books that a story about a fish that he hired a freelance illus- way you want it and sub- Community member from see in the world and in can be purchased through wants to be different, but trator to create the imagery mitting it.” District 1 has a novel idea themselves. Amazon called “Felipe the ultimately it is about being for his books. He said recently the of sharing life lessons “I think a lot of it was Fish” and “The Bears Jour- comfortable himself and “With traditional pub- idea of writing children’s through children’s books. just from my grandkids, ney”. learning something special lishing, people will write a book came to mind, but William Lewis hasn’t telling them stories, that is He said, “What I was about him. manuscript and they will that the stories begun when really wanting to do is that Lewis said writing a send it to a publisher and his children were young. I have different stories that book can be a straightfor- you have to wait for a long Lewis said the story you tell a story for kids, ward process, with the help to hear back from the pub- starts in one direction then but just not to be basic, but of technology can remove lisher on whether or not turns into another direction to have a lesson involved.” the middle man and allow they want to publish your when he starts writing. The major themes of independent writers to use work,” he said. “I’m glad I have my his two books focus on self-publishing services to The traditional pro- grandchildren there with self-perception and how get their stories out onto cess can be time consum- me…they’re the best crit- ing and so with today’s ics I have… if I can keep online self-publishing ser- their attention for bit, I’m vices individuals like Lew- on to something,” said is can use these resources Lewis with a bit of humor. to publish their books. Lewis hopes that his “I found CreateSpace children’s books will be (an online book publish- entertaining and meaning- ing company), the good ful to the those who pur- thing is that you can actu- chase them on Amazon ally create your book from and that are welcome to start to finish for free, but leave feedback. the bad side is you got to do it all on your own,” said Lewis with a chuckle. William Lewis holds two of his books. Christopher Lomahquahu/ The books contain lessons for children and can be purchased “It’s challenging, once GRIN on Amazon. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN you figure out the formats Page 8 Gila River Indian News September 7, 2018 Youth wins big at the White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo

Co’Nei’Sen’Ney’s All Around Champion buckle. Photo courtesy of Gina Enos and has qualified for the competing in rodeo for peting in the Sudden Death Jocelyn Co’Nei’Sen’Ney with her trailer and Miss White Mountain Apache Queen Zipporah Indian National Finals Ro- many years, having won for jr. barrels and jr. break- Lupe. Photo courtesy of Gina Enos deo in Las Vegas, Nev. In first place buckles in 2014, way with the Southwest Submitted by Gina Enos In the all-Indian ro- Overall, it was a great October. Oriana Apkaw, 2015 and 2017. Rodeo Association on deo, she roped in the showing for Gila River from District 4, placed Co’Nei’Sen’Ney at- Sept. 16 in Taylor, Ariz., a District 3 Commu- breakaway and returned in rodeo contestants. Jalen second in the all-women’s tends San Tan Jr. High strong showing could land nity member Jocelyn the top 10 but missed on Joaquin won the all-Indian rodeo with a score of 69 School and is straight-A her back in the Indian Na- Co’Nei’Sen’Ney was her next outing. rodeo saddle bronc buckle points. Apkaw has been student. She will be com- tional Finals Rodeo. one of a handful of local cowboys and cowgirls that competed at the 93rd Annual White Mountain Apache Tribe’s rodeo over Labor Day weekend, Aug. Our Voices 31- Sept. 3, in Whiteriver, Ariz. Co’Nei’Sen’Ney, 13, Our Health is a well-known contes- tant at the WMAT rodeo having participated every Our Community LET YOUR year since 2014 and has won the all-around cowgirl saddle each of those years in various age categories The Tribal Health Department would like to hear from of the junior rodeo. This is where she won her first you by conducting a Community Health Assessment! saddle. The assessment will be used to improve the health and This year she part- nered with world cham- wellness of the Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh members pion team roping header, of the Gila River Indian Community. Your responses will Aaron Tsingine, and placed third in the 10-13 years- assist in our efforts to address the health needs of the old team roping event. She Community. You must be 18 years or older and a GRIC also decided to challenge VOICE herself and participate in tribal member or living within the GRIC boundaries to the all-women’s rodeo and complete the survey. the all-Indian rodeo. The all-arounds are calculated on total money won. Help us understand your health concerns by completing the Community She competed in steer daubing, calf dressing, Health Assessment survey in 3 easy ways: barrel run, team roping and breakaway roping. 1. Complete the Community Health Assessment Survey online at BE HEARD She placed fifth in steer daubing but did not win any money, which is need- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/gricthd ed to add to all-around to- tals. In breakaway roping, 2. Or download and print paper copies of the Community Health she placed third out of 20 contestants, winning $200. Assessment Survey at mygilariver.com, facebook.com/gilariver, She partnered with Tara Season in team roping and https://www.gricthd.org, or the GRIC Employee Intranet in the beginning, didn’t ap- pear to be contenders when the announcer was pre- 3. Or visit one of the Tribal Health Department locations: Sacaton or dicting winners; however, they came out of the box Laveen Branch and Seasons caught and Co’Nei’Sen’Ney double • 433 W Seed Farm Rd, Sacaton AZ 85147 hocked for a 9.84 second time. Their time was the • 5356 W Pecos Rd., Laveen AZ 85339 fastest time of the rodeo. The first-place win netted them $525 each. In the end, Co’Nei’Sen’Ney won For more information please contact: the all-around title by $10 Christina Floyd at (520)562-5100 or by email at which included the prize money, a horse trailer, [email protected] saddle and buckles for the This project is made possible by funding from the National Indian Health all-around title and team Board Tribal Accreditation Support Imitative Grant. roping win. September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 9 GRIC Emergency Manager named Emergency Manager of the Year DeLeon wins the award among county, municipal and tribal entities, credits staff for success

Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News

At the 2018 Arizona Emergency Services Associa- tion (AESA) Annual Conference, Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Director Robert “Bob” DeLeon, was recognized for his leadership as the “Emergency Manager of the Year” on Aug. 23. The nomination came as a surprise to DeLeon, who credits the OEM staff for the honor. “I wasn’t aware I was nominated…a couple of days before the conference I was asked if I was going to attend the conference or, because I hadn’t signed up yet and I had another meeting scheduled that day,” said DeLeon. The prerequisites for the Emergency Manager of the Year are open to county, municipal emergency, and tribal representatives, who are dedicated to serving their com- munity within public safety preparedness. Each nominee is evaluated through a selection board that reviews their information and background before a decision is made.

DeLeon is no stranger to emergencies, and he has Robert “Bob” DeLeon won Arizona’s Emergency Manager of the Year award at the Arizona Emergency Services Association been on the scene since 1980 when he started as a fire- (AESA) Conference on Aug. 23. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN fighter/paramedic with the City of Mesa and the City of Scottsdale, and as an emergency manger. He was nominated by a peer emergency manager, but due to the closed nom- ination process, he was un- aware of their identity. DeLeon says that OEM has a dedicated team of workers as well as the support of the Community. “We all work together, we take parts and components of various plans or activi- ties and then we meet once a week to talk about what we are doing to coordinate with each other,” he said. He said emergency management is a year- round job that requires close coordination with Community departments on a variety of events and activities related to the public. “We are not just busy during the monsoon sea- son, we are working on developing plans, we are working on training, which is out of [this] office… one of the things we do is work with external partners around training like the National Incident Manage- ment System,” said DeLe- on. DeLeon said with training and collaborations, OEM is prepared for a va- riety of emergency scenari- os. OEM is unique among emergency management offices because they facil- itate the rehabilitation of homes damaged by severe storms with Community departments along with GRIC infrastructure. “We don’t just work with the Community de- partments, we work with the hospital, the casinos, that’s all part of it….but most of all we need to continue to work on emer- gency plans for each of the entities and their facilities,” said DeLeon. Page 10 Gila River Indian News September 7, 2018 HEADLINES EXECUTIVE OFFICE Stephen Roe Lewis Robert Stone “Putting Our People First” Governor Lt. Governor Rep. O’Halleran visits Redtail Hawk and Gila Crossing Community School Aaron J. Tohtsoni Health Care’s Scott Gem- “They are a product Gila River Indian News berling, CEO; Derrick of funding,” said O’Hal- U.S. Rep. Tim O’Hal- Glum, CFO and Robert leran of IHS and Bureau leran visited the Gila Riv- Pablo, Director of Custom- of Indian Affairs. “Con- er Indian Community on er Service. gress wants to have them Aug. 23, making two stops According to Gov. do their mission statement, at the new Hau’pal Red- Lewis, the visit was special there is a lot of hardwork- tail Hawk Health Center because O’Halleran was ing people as you know and then at Gila Crossing instrumental helping the involved. It’s a top-down Community School. Community receive $73 process and we have to After meeting Gov. million in funding for the start accepting our respon- Stephen Roe Lewis and new health facility, from sibility at a much higher Community Councilmem- Indian Health Services, level and understanding bers Barney Enos Jr. and which sits on the edge of the needs of people, much Carol Schurz, O’Halleran the Community adjacent more so than just raw num- toured the new healthcare to the City of Chandler in bers on a piece of paper.” facility with Gila River District 4. The new facility has primary care, behavior Gov. Lewis accepts game health services, physical therapy, women’s health, ball at ASU football game podiatry, optometry, den- Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and congressman Tom O’Halleran wave at Gila Crossing Community tal, pharmacy and many School students during a tour of the old campus. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN more. O’otham. ture and mathematics. Seeing the condition During his tour, He also saw where the The new school to be of the current Gila Cross- O’Halleran saw the phys- students go for physical built in Komatke is going ing School will allow ical therapy room, prima- education, if the weather to be the first of its kind O’Halleran to report to ry care patient rooms, the permits them to be outside, using a model in which the congress and advocate for pharmacy and saw a lot of as well as learned how old Community pays for the funding on behalf of the the little details that make some of the buildings are. construction of the school Community for the inno- the hospital unique and top Most of GCCS is modular and then leases the use of vative way of building the of the line. He also had a buildings but some build- the facility to the Bureau new school. chance to interact with em- ings were built as far back of Indian Education. “Congress has not vot- ployees. as 1936 and some have U.S. Congress appro- ed (on the Appropriations Following the tour at been deemed condemned. priates fund for agencies bill) yet,” said Gov. Lew- the health center, O’Hal- While on the tour, like the Bureau of Indi- is. “It still needs to go to a leran and tribal leadership members of the school ad- an Education and Bureau final vote before congress headed to Gila Crossing ministration explained to of Indian Affairs. Capital ends. He needed to see Community School in O’Halleran the layout of funds that congress ap- first-hand so that he could District 6 for a tour of the the new school and how propriates for different advocate that much more school campus. much of a relief it will be agencies go into building vociferously, more effec- While visiting the to have much more room, schools or in the case of tively to advocate for the school, he saw the library, especially for the music the Community, it would Gila River Indian Commu- music room, culture and class which recently had a be for the lease payments. nity, specifically, for the language class and the ag- baby grand piano donated. The amount of lease Gila Crossing school.” Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis holds the game ball from ASU’s sea- riculture garden. While in son opener against Texas-San Antonio on Sept. 1 in Tempe, There will also be areas fo- payments and the length Ariz., during the Gila River Hotels and Casinos Game Ball Pre- the cultural class, a kin- cused on science, technol- of the lease are still being sentation. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN dergartener taught O’Hal- ogy, engineering, agricul- negotiated. leran how to say ‘hello’ in Gila River Indian Community remembers Sen. John McCain On behalf of the Gila of thousands of individual door was always open and River Indian Community I Indian money accounts. he always made himself want to express my sincere In 2014, Senator Mc- available to meet with you, condolences regarding the Cain visited our Commu- even if you didn’t agree passing of Senator John nity and met with Com- with his opinion on some- McCain to his wife Cindy munity Council, Veterans, thing. He was willing to and family. and Community members. find compromise in order Although not born and He toured HuHuKam Me- to make progress. raised in Arizona, John morial, met with children Senator McCain was McCain was a true Arizo- from our Head Start Pro- friends with people from nan. As a leader of a tribal gram, and laid a wreath at all walks of life, includ- nation, we were thank- the Ira Hayes Memorial to ing my late father, Rod- ful that he took the time honor Ira Hayes and all the ney Lewis, with their to learn our issues and to Community’s veterans. friendship spanning over respect us as the govern- In the few times I was 40 years. He held himself Sen. McCain in 2014 during a wreath-laying in Sacaton. GRIN Photo ments we are. He believed fortunate to meet with and others to a high stan- in tribal sovereignty and Senator McCain, he since dard and knew our time on I hope that all Arizonans terests as tribes. were blessed to have him self-determination and un- always remembered our this earth is limited. He al- will take some time to cel- I and Lieutenant Gov- on our side. From our wa- derstood that tribal com- Head Start children sing- ways tried to act and make ebrate a life well-lived. ernor Stone proudly rep- ter settlement, to our trust munities do best when we ing the O’otham songs decisions with the utmost John McCain was a resented our Community accounting, to health and are allowed to govern at they were learning. He honor. There are few like war hero, a statesman, and at yesterday’s Memorial education; he was always our local level. told me that was a high- him, and the Gila River a patriot. For those of us in Service. The service was there. He was an inspira- He worked tireless- light of his visit that he Indian Community offers Indian Country who were powerful and a testament tion to us all, and we will ly to develop a settlement always remembered and our prayers and healing to privileged enough to have to his legacy and service to sorely miss him. to the Cobell class action cherished. his family. While there is worked with him, he was a our Country. - Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis lawsuit involving hundreds Senator McCain’s much sadness right now, fierce advocate for our in- We in the Community September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 11 GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE GRHC.ORG

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Native American Day All GRHC Outpatient Clinics and Administrative Offices will be CLOSED Friday, September 21, 2018.

Normal business hours will resume Monday, September 24th. If you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.

Attention! Current Enjoy driving? Enjoy People? Behavioral Health Patients This is for you! If you have AHCCCS insurance and your health plan is not the Non-Emergent Shared Medical Transportation provides American Indian Health Program (AIHP), please be advised: NON-EMERGENT SHARED transport services to patients for • As of October 1, 2018, you may no longer receive medical appointments such as: Primary & Specialty Care, case management from Gila River Behavioral Health. Dialysis, Behavioral Health Services and other non-emergent medical services. • Your new health plan will decide what services you receive and who will provide your care.

To change your plan you must, see a Benefits Coordinator in Career Fair the lobby at:Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE:• Wednesday, 1-800-259-3449 September 12, 2018 • HHKMH (602-528-1204 or 520-562-3321 Ext. 1204 • 3 pm - 7 pm and Ext. 2737) • Hau’pal (Red Tail Hawk) Health Center • KHC (520-550-6006,GILA 520-550-6311), RIVER or HEALTH CARE 3042 W Queen Creek, Chandler, AZ 85286 • RTHHC (520-796-3093, 520-796-3094, 520-796-3095) GRHC.ORG You can also change your health plan at any time by calling Apply at GRHC.ORG/CAREERS or call (520) 562-3321 ext. 1342. AHCCCS at 602-417-7100 or 1-800-334-5283. Alternative Therapies Program New Medicare Cards for Our Caring HouseResidents Are Coming! Offering Massage, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture Services to our Caring House ‘Gila River Members’ residents. CARDS WILL BE MAILED BETWEEN APRIL 2018 – • Massage Therapist will be available for walk-ins APRIL 2019 on Fridays. • Acupuncturist will be available for walk-ins on Once you have received Tuesdays. your new Medicare card, EXAMPLE please bring it to the Patient • Chiropractor will be available for walk-ins on Registration Department or Thursdays. Benefits Coordination on your next visit to Gila River Health Care. If you would like to see an Alternative Therapy Specialist please let your nurse know. For more information visit: www.medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/10050-Medicare-and-You.pdf

Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 Page 12 Gila River Indian News September 7, 2018 Department of Environmental Quality fuels crews restoring forests in Colorado Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News The Department of Environmental Quality Fu- els Crews work to restore forest in the high country among ponderosa pine, spruce and oak. Since August, two DEQ Fuels & Restoration Crews have been in South- ern Colorado removing oak and pine for forest res- toration. Members from the DEQ Fuels & Restoration crew pose for In the San Juan Na- a picture while working in the Rio Grande National Forest. tional Forest, gambel oak Photo Courtesy DEQ The crew working in the San Juan National Forest take a group shot with members of the U.S. Photo courtesy DEQ and ponderosa pine grow Biologist Russell Benford. Benford, “That forest is Forest Service. hat to GRIC’s Office of bination of drought condi- and productive again, in- together. But the dense oak “Our crew is up there es- infested by what is called General Council; Thomas tions and the spruce bud stead of being sick,” said thickets have become a fire sentially cleaning out this the spruce bud worm, it’s Murphy, Naomi Bebo and worm have contributed to Benford. hazard, and it is necessary oak understory…oak, be- another herbivore that can Isaac Navajo developed the spruce trees’ demise, The return for the to remove small-diameter cause it is a hard work, it cause as much or even the contracts and agree- causing them to die in crews’ hard work is not trees. burns and burns, so the fire more damage than the bark ments with the Forest Ser- large numbers. He said, only good pay, but also re- A six-person Fuels & stays on the ground for a beetles seen in ponderosa vice.” although insect pests such investment that goes back Restoration Crew work- real long time.” pine.” He said the crew in the as spruce bud worms occur to their program to sup- ing in the San Juan NF is About 148 miles to the The U.S. Forest Ser- San Juan NF is clearing naturally, compromised port projects at home. This led by Habitat Restoration east, another DEQ Fuels vice approached DEQ 50 acres in steep terrain, trees are susceptible to a shows how valuable an Crew Leader Steven Pool- Crew is located in the Rio and expressed an interest where they will continue to myriad of dangers to their asset the crews can be to heco. Poolheco and his Grande National Forest in hiring them to work in clear oak and pine. Some health. the Community, the Forest team are helping the US in South central Colorado the two national forests in of the pine will be used as “We're out there really Service and the people and Forest Service mitigate the marking dead spruce trees Colorado, based on their lumber or firewood. trying to prevent fires from wildlife that benefit from removal of oak and haz- that will be harvested by a reputation for effectively “There’s so much for- starting in the first place and appreciate healthier ardous ponderosas. third-party contractor. removing hazardous fuels est that needs this kind of and trying to get the land in forests. When a fire erupts in This four-person team that contribute to forest maintenance, we’re just a condition that is healthy a forest with an abundance is led by Habitat Special- fires. taking a little bit out of a of oak, such as the San ist Ashton Lynch, who is Benford said the proj- huge area…we hope to Juan NF, the understory of working in her element. ect represents the culmina- continue working in that oak can carry the fire from This, Benford added, is at- tion of two years of effort area for the foreseeable fu- the ground and up other tributed to her passion for to reduce risk and improve ture, it’s a great opportuni- trees, which is referred to environmental work and forest health by clearing ty for our crew to contrib- as “ladder fuel.” her university degree in areas prone to fire. “It’s a ute to healing the land,” “Oak always has been Forestry. great partnership with the said Benford. left to grow, but in this for- “In the Rio Grande Forest Service, and we’re In the Rio Grande NF, est, its grown so thick that National Forest, the sec- grateful to have it. Many the objective is to mark it now it’s a fire hazard,” ond crew is working in people in their shop and boundaries around dead said DEQ Senior Wildlife spruce, so they’re at a ours helped make this hap- higher elevation,” said pen. I really have to tip my spruce trees to create sec- tions that a third-party contractor will harvest. Approximately 80% of these trees are dead and Runners in the Hopi 10K and 5K on Aug. 11. Dora Juan, Renee need to be removed. The Johns, Starlet Antone, Lisa Shane, Raina Lewis, Neomi Marti- crew is also marking wild- nez, Mariana Garcia, Adeline Koyayesva, Olena Hutchinson, life habitat and other eco- Darylene Blaine, Erelene Jones, Kelly Antone, Stephanie M. Burnette-Antone, Lynette Johns, Garren Antone, Juan Mendi- logical assets. vil, Raymond Antone, Rita Mendivil, Ernie Miles. Not pictured: Benford said the com- Johanna Morago, Katrina Ruiz. Photo courtesy Renee Johns

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Obituary for Matthew Jo-El and Adrian, Nadia and Chris, and I will continue to do this. JR, Cecil, Heather, June, Jamie, Midnite was a fantastic hus- A SAFE SPACE TO “Midnite” Kane, Sr. Danya, Christopher and Chancey, band, brother, father, grandfather, FIND HEALING Charmayne and Hugh, Antonia and great-grandfather, friend and a Bryan, Tyler and Evan, Jake, Liam, Native American Music award-win- Iry and Chantel, Tia, Riandrow, Am- ning artist. As a musician, Midnite

arii, Nikhil, Noelani, Adam, Shelby, was self-taught and played 11 MONTHLY SUPPORT Dalen, Ian, Casey and Tony. Mid- instruments, amazing does not nite loved every one; if he had any even begin to pay tribute to the FROM OTHERS IN enemies they were his, but he was gifts God Blessed him with. Mid- THE COMMUNITY not theirs. nite enjoyed playing music all over Midnite was born in Cedar Native Country and throughout the

Creek, Arizona, on the White Moun- U.S. for more than 50 years (he tain Apache Reservation, to Paul began playing when he was 8) and COME TO LISTEN, OR Ethelbah and Dorothy Kane on the he was very grateful to all of you same day, in the same month and who supported “Apache Spirit” for COME TO SHARE the same year as me (he liked to all these years. Apache Spirit will remind me he was 4 hours older). continue as per his wishes, with He was adopted and raised by his both second and third generation grandparents, Rudolph and Laura members. He said he didn’t work NON-THREATENING Kane and was taught and loved that hard to make Apache Spirit On August 4, 2018, I lost beautifully by them. Midnite loved what it is for nothing and he was AND SUPPORTIVE my precious husband of 45 years. and sang and played all kinds of proud that it was all family. Midnite, ENVIRONMENT Midnite passed by natural means music, he crown danced, carved, in his tattered clothes, except when of a heart attack. He left behind hunted, rafted, skied, fished, went on stage, and torn hats will always me, his father, our 7 children, 6 camping, traveled (both in the U.S. be loved. sons-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law, and foreign), he loved the outdoors, Thank you Midnite for tak- GRIEF & LOSS PIZZA AND 14 grandchildren, 4 great grand- rode his Harley, he was traditional ing such good care of us and we sons, 52 Godchildren, 2 brothers, and spiritual, and worked and thank God for Blessing us with you. REFRESHMENTS 4 sisters and many nieces and worked. Everyone called us mom I hope you are all proud to have SUPPORT GROUP WILL BE nephews. Many will miss him, but and dad or grandma and grandpa known Midnite because he felt these people were his heart: Eve- and we felt so blessed by this hon- Blessed to have known all of you PROVIDED lyn “Lee”, Gabe “Apache Boy” and or. We love many people and many on his Tour of Life. Be at peace ev- WEDNESDAY, Delphine, Lisa and Domonic, Lau- people love us; together we prayed eryone. All My Love, Lee ra and Merle, Rhoda and Stevie, for everyone we have met from the Amanda, Matthew and Richanda, day we were conceived until death, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM GROUP HELD AT: Sacaton Elementary School District #18 Please join us for a FREE support group for the SACATON DIALYSIS Gila River Indian Community. CENTER and 565 W. Seed Farm Rd. GRIC Child Development & Education Support Services (You do not have to be enrolled in behavioral health to attend) Sacaton, AZ Large Conference Room Child Find—Developmental Screening Fairs Sponsored by: (located on the east side of Red Mountain Behavioral Health Services Dialysis building) 480.641.9552 How is your child developing? Do you suspect your child may have a disability?

What is Child Find? It’s a process to “find” children who may have a delay in development or a disability in any of the following areas: * Vision/Hearing * Speech or Language Skills Casa Blanca Community School * Motor Control or Coordination * Thinking or Performing Tasks Post Office Box 10940 Bapchule, Arizona 85121 * Behavior or Social Skills * Adaptive Behavior

School Office : 520-315-3489 Fax: 520-315-3505 When: August 31, 2018 FREE NOTICE OF CASA BLANCA COMMUNITY October 26, 2018 DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS FOR SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON THURSDAY, CHILDREN BIRTH—5 YEARS OF AGE January 11, 2019

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 *For children NOT enrolled in a school-based March 8, 2019 program.* Where: Sacaton Middle School Parents & Guardians: Library The Casa Blanca Community School is pleased to announce that it will be holding an election on 70 S. Skill Center Road, Thursday, September 20, 2018 to fill one (1) seat on its Board of Trustees. The polling station will What if I am unable to attend one of these dates? be held at Casa Blanca Community School, during Grandparents Day. The polls will be open from Sacaton, AZ 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can contact Child Development and Education Support Services at (520) 562-3882 to schedule a screening if you are unable to attend one of the scheduled dates. Time: 8:30—11:30 a.m. CBCS's Board meets at least once (sometimes twice) per month and attends periodic work sessions (usually held over a two day period on the weekend); attend various out-of-state trainings and conferences; must have reliable transportation; be available to reach by phone; and be available to What if I have concerns? meet when given short notice. If your child is under 3 years of age and you have concerns about your child’s development or progress, you may receive help through Child Find. Contact Child Development and Education Support Services at (520) 562-3882. If you are interested in running in the election, you must meet the following member qualifications: If your child is in kindergarten through 12th grade and you suspect a disability, please contact your child’s teacher or school administrator. v Write-In's not accepted on Voting Day. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Exceptional Student Services for Sacaton Elementary School v Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age as of September 20, 2018 (the date of election); District at (520) 562-8600 ext. 2030 or Child Development and Education Support Services at (520) 562-3882. v Be an enrolled Community Member. v Reside in District 3, 4, or 5 and have lived in the District in which you are running for at FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Call for Artists/Artists Wanted least one year prior to September 20, 2018; v Have a high school diploma, or GED; The Gila River Indian Commu- drawings, photography, sculpture, take a look at the project and oppor- v Successfully undergo a background check and drug/alcohol screen; nity is excited to announce the new basketry, pottery, carvings, and tunities for artwork! Please bring pho- v Obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; Gila Crossing School opening next weavings. Our design team is looking tos/examples of your work to share v Eligible candidates shall have no prior felony convictions, and shall not have any prior summer. This beautifully designed for artwork that will reflect the cultural with us. We will not be purchasing misdemeanor convictions involving sex offenses or offenses against children; and space will need artwork from Pima themes that will be incorporated into anything at the open house. For more v Submit a timely petition signed by seven (7) eligible voters from your District. (Akimel O’Otham) and Maricopa the facility. information, and to request an appli- (Pee-Posh) artisans. We are looking We will host an open house cation form, please call Laurie Post To obtain a petition to get on the ballot, please contact Ms. Flo Long at CBCS, (520) 315-3489 or for artists from the Gila River Indian for artists on September 15, 2018 at 602-243-4300, or email Laurie at stop by Casa Blanca Community School. Community working in all styles and from 12pm to 5pm, at the Huhugam [email protected] media, including paintings on paper Heritage Center (21359 S. Maricopa Petitions must be returned to Casa Blanca Community School no later than and canvas, tile mosaics, murals, Road, Chandler AZ 85226). Come 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018. SACATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The following persons are eligible to vote in the election (and sign petitions for Board Dear Parents, personnel may be shouting through- hold regular fire and lockdown drills candidates): Sacaton Elementary School out the exercise. and work collaboratively with law en- District has agreed to participate in an Our students will follow their forcement. We want you, as part of (1) Enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community who are at least eighteen (18) and emergency preparedness drill. This normal lockdown procedures and will the school community, to be informed who reside within District 3, 4, or 5 as of September 20, 2018, OR drill will take place on September 28, not be able to see the event while it and understand that your child’s safe- (2) Any parent or legal guardian of a student currently enrolled at CBCS and listed as the 2018, at the Middle School campus. occurs. However, some students may ty is our primary concern. authorized party to make decisions for that student in the School's records. This emergency preparedness drill is hear the alarms or sirens. If you have any questions, being coordinated in conjunction with Students will not participate in please contact the Sacaton Elemen- the GRIC law enforcement and other the event and will be relocated on tary School District at 520-562-8600. Any questions regarding the election should be directed to Ms. Flo Long at the above number. local emergency agencies. The sim- campus to minimize the impact. After All concerns may be addressed by ulated preparedness drill will occur the event, there will be a debrief dis- contacting the Gila River Police De- from approximately 8:30 am to 10:30 cussion to review steps and identify partment at 520-562-7114. We thank am. Please do not use Skill Center areas for improvement. This drill is you in advance for your support of Road during this time as there will be essential as it will help us prepare this drill as student safety is our num- numerous emergency vehicles and for anyemergency. Both campuses ber one priority. Page 14 Gila River Indian News September 7, 2018

After spending an afternoon together the AOPPYC and GRPD pose for a photo. Aaron J. Toht- Officers and youth council members practice a team building exercise. Aaron J. Tohtsoni/GRIN soni/GRIN GRPD spends day with Akimel O’odham Pee-Posh Youth Council Aaron J. Tohtsoni ing activities. They talked mostly see them as [a] spent the remaining time fabled Hoofer. They asked to be transparent as possi- Gila River Indian News about the types of officers badge and gun but they in a roundtable discus- about the path it takes to ble with their answers and that they are i.e. traffic, are really people beneath sion. Chief Kathleen Elliot become a police officer stressed that they chose The Gila River Police rangers, and their ranks, that and I think that real- spoke to the children about and asked about the differ- to spend the day with the Department spent Satur- etc. and the different re- ly showed us that’s some- the importance of being ent calls they have encoun- youth council, volunteer- day afternoon s with the sponsibilities in their spe- thing we need to think open to having a positive tered. ing their weekend. Akimel O’odham Pee- cific posts. about.” relationship with the po- A popular question “This was a great op- Posh Youth Council for a The officers and youth Following team-build- lice department. was about any scary calls portunity to meet with the Pizza with Police event on council members started ing activities, they ate a She said, “We were re- that they have had to in- teens and young adults Aug. 18 at the Boys and the afternoon by sitting in pizza lunch together and ally excited to be invited to vestigate, while the youth from the Community,” Girls Club in Sacaton. The a circle and played a game visited amongst each oth- come to their program and council was hoping to hear said Sergeant Timo- afternoon social event was to get to know each other’s er, with the AOPPYC get to know the youth a lit- about the Hoofer, officers thy Chavez. “We played a chance for the Commu- names. They also shared members having a ques- tle bit better in an environ- shared that cases and calls team-building games and nity’s youth to talk face- interesting facts about tionnaire for the officers. ment where we don’t look that deal with death are the also had a roundtable dis- to-face with officers in a themselves in an effort to The youth found that many like authoritative figures.” hardest and scariest to re- cussion. They expressed relaxed setting and get to create a relaxed setting. of the officers were daring During a roundta- spond to. their concerns in the Com- know them on a friendly “I think it was a great and had swam with sharks ble discussion, the youth Some officers chose munity and also had many level. opportunity to connect during the questionnaire asked questions regarding to dress in plain clothes, questions for us. I want to Officers of a wide-va- with the Gila River Police exercise, which was to find traffic laws, jurisdiction emphasizing that although thank the Akimel O'odham riety stopped by during the Department,” said Ran- at least one officer that questions and even the su- they are officers, they are Pee-Posh Youth Council afternoon that was filled del Curran, Youth Council could check off a list. pernatural, asking officers regular people underneath and Michael Preston for a with different team-build- President. “I think people Following lunch, they about any calls with the the badge. They wanted fantastic time.”

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GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY WIC 520.562.9698 itcaonline.com/WIC Corner of Pima & Sacaton Roads, This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Sacaton, AZ September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 15 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • August 15, 2018 ACTION SHEET REPORT HEARD 8. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Indian Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER Community Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 EXECUTIVE SESSION 2019 CALL TO ORDER 8. Monthly Activity Report Ending July 31, 2018 (Execu- Presenter: Suzanne Johns The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Commu- tive Session) APPROVED nity Council held Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in the Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller, Suzanne Johns 5. A Resolution Approving Modification No. 43 To Community Council Chambers at the Governance Center REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION The Gila River Indian Community Capital in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by Governor 9. Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. ASU Athletic Spon- Projects Fund Budget For Fiscal Years 2019 Stephen R. Lewis at 9:27 a.m. sorship (Executive Session) Through 2023 (G&MSC forwards to Council with INVOCATION Presenters: Kenneth Manuel, Dominic Orozco recommendation for approval) Provided by Council REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenters: Treasurer Robert Keller, Suzanne ROLL CALL MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT Johns, Lt. Governor Robert Stone Sign-in Sheet Circulated EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVED Executive Officers Present: [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A ORDINANCES Governor Stephen R. Lewis 60-MINUTE LUNCH BREAK. THE MEETING RECON- UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lt. Governor Robert Stone VENED AT 1:44 P.M.] NEW BUSINESS Council Members Present: RESOLUTIONS 1. Educational Priorities For Tribal Education Department D1-Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3- Car- 1. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Indian Com- (ESC motioned to forward to Council with recommenda- olyn Williams; D4-Nada Celaya, Jennifer Allison, Barney munity To Join And Actively Participate In The Rio Salado tion for approval of the 3 goals that were established at Enos, Jr., Pamela Johnson; D5- Janice Stewart, Marlin Project (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommenda- the Governor’s Education Summit) Dixon, Lawrence White, Sr., Thomas White.; D6- Anthony tion for approval with corrections; NRSC& CRSC concur) Presenter: Isaac Salcido Villareal, Sr. (9:48), Terrance Evans; D7-Devin Redbird Presenters: Casaundra Wallace, Steven J.W. Heeley, MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE (1:44) Akin Gump 2. Gila River Indian Community Chuckwalla Population Council Members Absent: APPROVED Genetics (NRSC forwards to Council under New Business D3- Rodney Jackson; D6- Charles Goldtooth 2. A Resolution Memorializing An Amendment To The with recommendation for approval; CRSC concurs) APPROVAL OF A GENDA Current Membership Of The Litigation Team By Replacing Presenters: Russell Benford, Dale Ohnmeiss APPROVED AS AMENDED Former Councilman Franklin Pablo, Sr. And Council- TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to 5-minutes) woman Nada Celaya With Councilman Arzie Hogg And 3. Gila River Sand & Gravel Board of Directors Declara- 1. Introduction Of 2018 Space Camp Students Councilman Marlin Dixon (G&MSC forwards to Council tion of One (1) Vacancy Presenter: Isaac Salcido with recommendation for approval) Presenters: Community Council MR. ISAAC SALCIDO INTRODUCED MR. KENYEN Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE THOMPSON TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPROVED VACANCY FOR 60-DAYS PROGRAM. EACH OF THE STUDENTS INTRODUCED 3. A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 To 4. Phoenix Area Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer THEMSELVES. VARIOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND Section I Of The Gila River Indian Community’s Meeting August 28-30, 2018 – Las Vegas, NV (G&MSC GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS EXPRESSED “Employee Policies And Procedures Reference forwards to Council for any interested Council members WORDS OF CONGRATULATIONS. Guide” By Repealing And Replacing The Section to attend utilize the Dues & Delegation line item, HSSC 2. Introduction Of Wanda Burton, Principal Of Sacaton Entitled “Employment Process” (G&MSC concurs) Elementary School forwards to Council with recommendation for Presenters: Government & Management Standing Com- Presenter: Cherryl Paul approval, LSC concurs) mittee MS. CHERRYL PAUL INTRODUCED MS. WANDA BUR- Presenter: Randall Lange MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE TON. MS. BURTON PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW APPROVED 5. Gila River Sand & Gravel Independent Audit Report OF HER BACKGROUND. LT. GOVERNOR ROBERT 4. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Indian FY17 (G&MSC forwards to Council under New Business; STONE EXPRESSED WORDS OF WELCOME. Community Department Of Transportation To EDSC concurs) 3. Introduction Of Andre Gillespie, Principal Of Sacaton Apply For Fiscal Year 2018 Land Maintenance Presenters: Marilyn Mays, Bob Gazis, Michael Morago Middle School Funds From The Bureau Of Indian Affairs MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT Presenter: Cherryl Paul Western Regional Office Division Of 6. District Four Letter Of Appointment For Nada MS. CHERRYL PAUL INTRODUCED MR. ANDRE Transportation (G&MSC forwards to Council with Celaya (LSC motioned to forward the GILLESPIE. MR. GILLESPIE PROVIDED A BRIEF recommendation for approval) appointment of Nada Celaya to the Citizens OVERVIEW OF HER BACKGROUND. VARIOUS COUN- Presenters: Calvin Touchin, Gregory McDowell Advisory Board to Council with recommendation CIL MEMBERS AND LT. GOVERNOR ROBERT STONE TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA for approval) EXPRESSED WORDS OF WELCOME. 5. A Resolution Approving Modification No. 43 To Presenters: Citizens Advisory Board Members REPORTS The Gila River Indian Community Capital MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT 1. Minor Trust Termination Analysis Projects Fund Budget For Fiscal Years 2019 7. Resignation Letter For District Seven Citizens Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller Through 2023 (G&MSC forwards to Council with Advisory Board Member (LSC motioned to REPORT HEARD recommendation for approval) forward to Council with recommendation for 2. GRTI Third Quarterly Report April 11, 2018 – June 20, Presenters: Treasurer Robert Keller, Suzanne approval) 2018 GRIC Tribal Grant Award Program Johns, Lt. Governor Robert Stone Presenters: Citizens Advisory Board Members Presenters: Clarice Chiago-Jones, Board of Directors ITEM HEARD AFTER RESOLUTION #8 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT REPORT HEARD 6. A Resolution Modifying The Use And MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DELARE THE VA- 3. GRTI 2Q2018 Update Report Distribution Of Monies From The Gila River CANCY Presenters: GRTI Board of Director, Jim Meyers Indian Community Permanent Water Fund and 8. National Tribal Gaming REPORT HEARD Water Settlement Fund Of The Operations Of Commissioners/Regulators Conference 4. GRTI Notice of Filing Rate Floor Data as of June 12, The Gila River Indian Irrigation And Drainage September 17-20, 2018 – Prior Lake, MN 2018 District And For The Purchase Of Central Arizona (G&MSC forwards to Council for any interested Presenters: Jim Meyers, GRTI Board of Directors Project Water In Fiscal Year 2019 (G&MSC Council Member to attend utilizing Dues & REPORT HEARD forwards to Council with recommendation for Delegations) 5. GRTI Notice of Filing-Federal Communications Com- approval) Presenters: Committee mission Form 481 Annual Filing Presenters: Treasurer Robert Keller, Suzanne MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenters: Jim Meyers, GRTI Board of Directors Johns 9. Statement Of Cooperative Agreement REPORT HEARD APPROVED Between Gila River Indian Tribal Education MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER 7. A Resolution Approving A Ground Lease Department And (School) For The Purpose Of EXECUTIVE SESSION Between The Gila River Indian Community And Improving Communication And For Other 6. Update On Gila River Police Department Evidence Kinder Morgan G.P., Inc. To Maintain, Operate, Purposes (ESC motioned to forward to Council Project (Executive Session) and Repair A Communication Facility And under New Business) Presenter: Kathleen Elliott Related Uses Pursuant To The Gila River Indian Presenter: Isaac Salcido ITEM HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Community Leasing Regulations (NRSC DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT forwards to Council with recommendation for 10. Revenue Internal Audit – FY18 3rd Quarter EXECUTIVE SESSION approval, EDSC concurs) Report (Executive Session) (G&MSC forwards to 7. Request For Information, Official Motion By Legislative Presenter: Casaundra Wallace Committee On July 10, 2018 (Executive Session) APPROVED Continued on Page 16 Presenter: Kathleen Elliott [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] Page 16 Gila River Indian News September 7, 2018 Culture and language teachers support each other in education and learning Christopher Lomahquahu the O’otham language can “I worked with him, Gila River Indian News be taught in the classroom when he was working with and into the home. “Any- the elders, when he was A Community pro- thing that is culturally re- at head start and we’ve gram focuses on educating lated to education goes worked together for about the educators on Akimel before them to see if we ten years,” said Histia O’otham language and are interested in doing and about working to learn culture. if it has the support of the more about the language Sitting together in the teachers,” said Gray. along with Gray. main conference room of He said as a collective All agree, utilizing the the Tribal Education De- the ECC wants to create a language is an important partment offices, three in- picture dictionary since the part of learning, because dividuals share their vision Community adopted the it’s something that has to for carrying on the O’oth- orthography in 2009, it is be practiced regularly to am Neok in the classroom about time to create some grasp it. during a recent discussion form of material on it. “We have to find news on Aug. 29. Lewis, “I’m compil- ways to help the younger “[This] is it…a staff ing all the data that has generation learn the lan- of three individuals,” said been gathered so far from guage, and to come to ap- Culture Coordinator An- the elders and from other preciate being O’otham,” thony Gray, “Up until a culture teachers to plot out said Histia. few years ago there was the best way we can use to only one person in the pro- teach the children…even- Teaching the next gen- gram, which was Joyce tually it will be used to ed- eration of educators Hughes.” ucate the children.” Gray said the promo- Gray is joined by Education and lan- tion of language among Tammy Histia and Jarrod guage isn’t new to Lewis, the younger generation of Lewis to support the cul- he worked as a culture spe- Community members in ture teachers in the schools cialist at each of the four the schools is an important across the Community. head start centers. responsibility, but doing Histia works as the It introduced him to something to harvest the programs Assistant Cul- the potential to take what next line of cultural teach- tural Coordinator, while he learned from teaching ers is critical. Lewis joined not too long the language and working “We’ve thought about ago as the Cultural & Lan- in each of the four centers teaching the younger gen- guage Curriculum Devel- throughout the week to eration of language teach- oper. teach the children about ers,” said Gray, on the need “We provide a re- the culture. for more cultural teachers source for them and sup- Histia said, “My mom in the Community. He said port them in any way that was a teacher here…a through the University of they need to do in teaching teacher at the school,” said Arizona American Indi- the culture to the kids,” Histia, “I knew I wanted an Development Institute, said Gray. to teach, but I didn’t know “We’re able to host a sum- To keep everyone on what, but later on I had a mer institute two summers the same page a monthly goal in mind around cul- ago and we are in talks to grassroots Education Cul- ture.” have something similar here in the Community. around for 40 years and on culture and language, ture Committee is held She said after working done in the Community.” “It’s understand- the United Nations theme which is aimed at school among the culture teach- within the Community, in- Gray said the summer ing what it is that we can of the year, is actually in- staff and educators, be- ers, but is open to Commu- teracting with others and session was a big hit and at do and we are project- digenous languages.” cause they know there is nity members interested in the elders, taught her the the same time participants ing towards doing some- He said they’ve been not enough of them in the attending the meeting. value of how the O’otham in the institute are able to thing in 2019,” said Gray, tasked with doing a quar- classroom and a train-the- It’s an informal way language is important to get college credits and U “They’ve (ALDI) been an terly professional devel- trainer approach is the next of getting all the culture preserve. of A was able to bring it organization that’s been opment session on Sept. 7 best thing. together to discuss how and YOU ARE ORDERED TO AP- PUBLIC NOTICE OF high concentrations of fugitive dust. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The investigation in this case mitted in writing to GRIC DEQ Air PEAR on the date, time and place Finally, as part of the Dust Mitigation was conducted by the Gila River Po- EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS Quality, P.O. Box 97, Sacaton, Arizo- SACATON WOMAN SEN- designated below. IF YOU FAIL TO Plan requirements, a 30-day public lice Department. The prosecution was DUST MITIGATION PLAN na, 85147, or via email to air@gric. TENCED TO 7 YEARS FOR DRUG APPEAR your hearing may be held comment period on the document is handled by Raynette Logan, Assis- nsn.us or comments may be given TRAFFICKING in held in absentia and a warrant may required prior to submission to the tant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Pursuant to the Code of Fed- orally at the scheduled community PHOENIX – On Aug. 20, 2018, be issued for your arrest, forfeiture of United States Environmental Protec- Phoenix. eral Regulations (CFR), Title 40 meeting. The deadline to submit Mary Alice Reed, 48, of Sacaton, your bond, judgment in favor of the §51.930(b)(2)(iii)(A)(i), the Gila River tion Agency. The draft document will written comments is September 29, be available for review at the GRIC Ariz., a member of the Gila River In- COURT NOTICE other party, or jail time may ordered. Indian Community (GRIC) is required 2018. Additional information is avail- dian Community, was sentenced by Answer/R.esponse Hearing DEQ office located at 35 Pima Street, IN THE COURT OF THE to create a Dust Mitigation Plan ad- able from GRIC DEQ Air Quality, 45 U.S. District Judge Diane J. Hume- AKIMEL O’OTHAM LODITHA Sacaton, AZ 85147, and on the AQP GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMU- dressing ways in which PM10 ex- S. Church St., Sacaton, Arizona, the tewa to seven years in prison, to be KUD KI, 721 West Seed Farm Road, website at http://www.gricdeq.org/ NITY ceedances caused by fugitive dust AQP website http://www.gricdeq.org/ followed by eight years of supervised Sacaton, AZ 85147 index.php/education--outreach/pub- COURT DATE NOTICE can be minimized. Additionally, the index.php/air-quality-program, or by release. Reed had previously plead- 2nd day of October, 2018 at lic-notices. In Re Case: Alena Maki/ vs. Dust Mitigation Plan must address calling 520-562-2234. ed guilty to possession with intent to 10:00 AM in Courtroom I before the Public comments may be sub- Manuel Maki/ Docket Number: FM- ways to minimize public exposure to distribute methamphetamine. Reed Honorable Anthony Hill Date: Tuesday, 2018-0083-D V had been previously convicted of the August 14, 2018 MISS INDIAN ARIZONA NEWS RELEASE This case has been scheduled same offense in 2010. The 2018-19 Miss Indian Arizo- Anissa Garcia, 23, is the daughter of Geralynn Irving and daughter of Debra and Gary Rock- A health major, she was select- while attending the WEWIN (Women na Scholarship Program will be held daughter of Daren Pedro-Martinez Frank Tarango. She is a member of bridge. She is an enrolled member of ed for an internship with the National Empowering Women for Indian Na- at the Chandler Center for the Arts and Mario Garcia. She is a member the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Navajo Nation and lives in Chinle, Indian Health Board (NIHB) in Wash- tions). It raised my interest in both on Saturday, Oct. 13. Current Miss Gila River Indian Community and re- lives in Peridot, Ariz. An army veter- Ariz. If selected Miss Indian Arizona, ington, D.C. During her internship, tribal and national politics.” Indian Arizona Mariah Jordan Sharpe sides in Sacaton, Ariz. Her platform an, her platform would be to promote her platform would be to promote she spent time in classes learning will crown the next titleholder from six would be to promote and encourage youth leadership development and to the youth and communities the about national and local issues and Come support these young contestants. youth to live a life of wellness through community engagement. importance of fundamental law and visited the Congressional Offices, ladies, who are proudly representing Mandy Dazen, 21, is daughter traditions. Nicole Marissa Manuel, 23, is plan to educate the communities National Health Offices, and toured their respective tribes and the state of Navene and Manuel Dazen and Ki-Ana Reina, 23, is the daugh- a member of the Tohono O’odham about the importance of speaking the Washington, D.C. area. She in- of Arizona. The pageant is one of the is a member of the White Mountain ter of Nellie Silversmith-Reina and Nation and lives in Florence Village, their voices. dicated the experience was very in- most colorful, traditional, entertain- Apache Tribe and hails from White- Edward Reina. She is a member of Ariz. her parents are Nadine and Current titleholder Sharpe has tense and eye-opening. ing and educational events held in river, Ariz. If selected as Miss Indian the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Edward Williams. She is. Her plat- been busy with her travel to the vari- “I realize how important it is for Arizona. For more information about Arizona her platform would be bring- Community and will be representing form would be to break the silence ous reservations and events through- Indian tribes to be on the forefront the Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship ing awareness of mental health dis- the Piipaash (Maricopa). Her plat- and always remember that domestic out Arizona, California, Wisconsin with the issues that face us,” said Program, volunteering, or donating parities that affect youth, adults and form would be to promote healthy violence holds no social, economic, and Washington, D.C. In addition, Sharpe. “I became strongly aware of to the Miss Indian Arizona Associa- elders to her community with an ed- eating through traditional foods. racial, or cultural boundary. she has been able to maintain her how much needs to be done when I tion please visit our website at www. ucational focus on medical careers. Angel Tarango, 22, is the Niagara Rockbridge, 19, is the 4.0 grade point average. participated in the NIHB training and missindianarizona.com.

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PREVIEW 2018

Roberto A. Jackson rule against driving quar- bring some big plays to the tackle Taylor Lewan inked along with a fearsome de- NFC South Winner – Gila River Indian News terbacks into the ground. offense and Terrell Suggs a big deal which bodes well fense. The Vikes are look- Atlanta Falcons A deal at the trade deadline will show he still has some for quarterback Marcus ing to finally snag that The Atlanta Falcons Football fans, your brought quarterback Jim- gas left in the tank. Mariota’s blind side. missing Lombardi Trophy. are in a good spot to keep 214-day hibernation is al- my Garoppolo out of Tom The Cincinnati Ben- Quarterback Dashaun When you have Aaron racking up wins in a top- most over. You’ve been in a Brady’s shadow and under gals are giving it one more Watson’s promising rookie Rodgers, you always have a heavy division. They’re state of inactivity, and now center for the San Francis- shot with head coach Mar- season with the Houston shot. The Green Bay Pack- still hungry for a Super you can emerge from your co 49ers, and across the vin Lewis. If things don’t Texans was cut short by ers will need the former Bowl, and in February the dens and start foraging. The Bay, Jon Gruden is putting get back on track this will an ACL tear 9 months ago. MVP to lead them back to big game is in their home Winter Olympics and the on the headset once again be his last year wearing He has come back from big their winning ways. Divi- stadium. Could they be the World Cup couldn’t hold for the Silver and Black. those hideous stripes. injuries in the past and the sional wins won’t be as au- first true home team in Su- you over, and NFL presea- If the Cleveland Texans are going to need tomatic as they were in the per Bowl history? son has you longing for the AFC East winner – Browns win 4 games him if they want to make past, but double-digit victo- For New Orleans real thing, baby. New England Patriots they’ll match their win total some noise. ries sounds about right. Saints quarterback Drew Football is back and so Tom Brady is still from the past three seasons. The Indianapolis Colts I feel like one of the Brees, less is more. Their is the GRIN’s annual NFL thinking about that pass he They made a lot of moves are happy to have their fran- Super Fans with Chris rushing attack takes prec- preview. Robstradamus dropped in the Patriots’ 41- in the offseason, but we’ve chise quarterback, Andrew Farely and Mike Myers edent over their once-pro- was a little off last year, and 33 loss in Super Bowl LII. seen them swing and miss Luck, taking first team reps. this year when it comes to lific passing game in this the year before, and I think Lucky for the Pats, the divi- too many times. Luck will help for sure, but da Bears. Every year one playoffs-or-bust year, con- the year before that, but this sion is going to be another a lot has changed in this di- team does a dramatic turn- sidering they were one year is different. My recep- cake walk, but don’t bet on AFC West Winner – vision since the Colts were around and the Chicago good tackle away from tion is extra tingly and the head coach Bill Belichick Los Angeles Chargers a factor. Bears have a chance to turn playing in the NFC title predictions are coming in showing any human emo- The Los Angeles some heads. Quarterback game in 2017. loud and clear. But before tions. Chargers have the most to Wild Card Teams – Mitchell Trubisky will have The Carolina Panthers I give you my can’t-miss, The Buffalo Bills build on in 2018. Last year Tennessee Titans, Houston to improve, and if he does, have been in the playoffs full-proof picks for the snuck into the playoffs in they went from 3-6 to 9-7. Texans watch out. four out of the last five 2018 NFL season, let’s re- 2017, which ended an 18- They will finally win those The Detroit Lions are years, but it’s going to be wind the year that was. year postseason drought. close games that seem to NFC East Winner – underachievers and they’re a dog fight for them to win The Philadelphia Ea- Don’t worry, they’ll get dog them every season. If Philadelphia Eagles hoping that new head coach the division. When quarter- gles, yes, those Philadel- back to their losing ways, the injury bug doesn’t bite The Eagles come into Matt Patricia has the an- back Cam Newton uses his phia Eagles, won the big especially if rookie quarter- them too hard, they’ll be the season as defending swers. But Belichick disci- legs that’s when he’s the one with their victory in back Josh Allen is thrown sitting pretty. champs—new territory. ples haven’t exactly set the most dangerous. Super Bowl LII. They into the fire before he’s I haven’t seen all of Quarterback Nick Foles world on fire once given Tampa Bay Bucca- went toe-to-toe with the ready. the sequels to the Chucky took over for Carson Wentz head NFL coaching duties. neers quarterback Jam- defending champion New The New York Jets are movies, but I’ll be watch- late in the season, and won eis Winston is getting his England Patriots in a thrill- looking to turn around their ing this reboot of Jon Grud- a Super Bowl MVP in the NFC West Winner – tenth chance to prove he’s ing match-up that wasn’t in fortunes after back-to-back en coaching the Oakland process. He can “man the Los Angeles Rams a decent guy. His bad de- the bag until time expired. five-win seasons with the Raiders. It won’t be easier ship” until Wentz is fully The Los Angeles Rams cision-making is carrying Philly fans had the time of quarterback of the future, after such a long layoff, but recovered from an ACL were winners last year and over to the field and he their lives even when they Sam Darnold, kicking off who can blame him for tak- tear. they are on the fast-track might need a fresh start to fell off the awning outside his career in the Big Apple. ing a 10-year, $100 million If running back Eze- to keep it that way. They get back on track. Philadelphia’s Ritz-Carlton Ownership is going to have deal. kiel Elliot puts up the same took a take-no-prisoners Hotel. to be patient while they Kansas City Chiefs numbers from his rookie approach in the offseason, Wild Card Teams – Here in Arizona, the figure out their long-term fans won’t have to endure season, the Dallas Cow- particularly on defense, and Green Bay Packers, New Cardinals evened out with goals. another postseason melt- boys can give their fan- they will be a popular pick Orleans Saints an 8-8 record, and the The last time the Mi- down. New Chiefs quarter- base more reason to cheer. to make it to Atlanta for Su- Bruce Arians era ended af- ami Dolphins won a play- back Patrick Mahomes has We’ve seen quarterback per Bowl LIII. Super Bowl LIII pre- ter five seasons. The 2018 off game, I was 19-years- a rocket arm and some of Dak Prescott without Elliot The Legion of Boom is diction additions include a new old. I’m 37. They were his passes might even go to and less time to throw, and history. Quarterback Rus- We’ll be glued to the coaching staff, new quar- dealt a tough blow last year the intended receivers. it’s not a pretty picture. sell Wilson is all they need TV screen on Feb. 3, 2019 terbacks and a new $75 with the effects of Hurri- The Denver Broncos It’s all or nothing for to stay in games, but he bet- to watch the Minnesota Vi- hamburger. Everyone is cane Irma messing up their have their man in quarter- the New York Giants. After ter have on his track shoes. kings take on the Pittsburgh counting the redbirds out, schedule, but improvement back Case Keenum, but a 3-win season, the Giants It’s tough to pin your Steelers in Super Bowl LIII but could they be a surprise on both sides of the ball whether he is the right man, have a new coaching staff, hopes on the oft-injured at the Mercedez-Benz Sta- team at the end of the year? will be hard to come by in is yet to be seen. Their de- a healthy Odell Beckham quarterback Sam Bradford, dium in Atlanta, Ga. The To kneel or not to 2018. fense will be disruptive, but Jr. and rookie running back but that’s exactly what the Vikings defense will go kneel, that was the question. that will only get them so Saquon Barkely to help Arizona Cardinals have against the high-powered With a new national an- AFC North winner – far. them out of the cellar. done. Odds makers are giv- Steelers offense in a heavy- them policy in place, we’ll Pittsburgh Steelers With the Alex Smith ing them a pickle-slushy’s weight showdown. Start see how the controversy The Pittsburgh Steel- AFC South Winner – trade, Washington is look- chance at lunch time, but working on your Prince plays out for the league on ers will put up big numbers Jacksonville Jaguars ing to be relevant again, but betting the over will be a playlists now, because Pur- this hot-button issue. The to once again win the divi- The Jacksonville Jag- this is not the year. They’ll good wager for this team in ple Rain will pour down Los Angeles Rams took sion. If the defense needs uars had some memora- be playing catch up to the transition. from the rafters when the over the NFC West in their motivation, all they have to ble moments last year and defending champs and two Who’s that Hollywood Vikings win it all. They’re second year back in Cali- do is pop in the tape of their their window is still open. other teams that have a lot leading man throwing famously 0-4 in the big fornia. Pittsburgh Steelers 45-42 playoff loss to the If they hadn’t taken their to prove. passes for the San Fran- game, but this year that linebacker Ryan Shazier Jacksonville Jaguars. foot off the gas pedal in the cisco 49ers? That’s Jimmy zero is straightened out. suffered a devastating spi- Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game NFC North Winner – G, folks. I need 49er fans Let’s Go Crazy. nal injury jeopardizing the quarterback Joe Flacco against the Pats, they’d be Minnesota Vikings back in my life like I need a young Pro Bowler’s career. isn’t looking to hang them even more hyped. The Minnesota Vi- stubbed toe, but we’ll soon Super Bowl Champi- Thanks to Minnesota Vi- up despite first-round draft The Tennessee Titans kings will be in the driver find out if the blueprint is ons – Minnesota Vikings kings linebacker Anthony pick Lamar Jackson wait- are still on the rise with seat with new quarterback working for this rebuilt Barr and Aaron Rodgers’ ing in the wings. Free agent Derrick Henry now as the Kirk Cousins and running squad. collarbone, we have a new signing John Brown will featured running back. Left back Dalvin Cook to go Page 18 Gila River Indian News September 7, 2018 September 7, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 19 ATTENTION GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS

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