Vol. 12 No. 2 Sacaton, Arizona August 2009 GRIC Per Cap Office goes District Change Service Requested 85247 Sacaton, AZ P.O. Box 459 Gila River Indian News wide with application intake

By Mihio Manus GRIN Managing Editor

The Per Capita Office, estab- lished by Gila River Indian Commu- nity’s (GRIC) Revenue Allocation Plan (RAP), has been tasked with the mon- umental undertaking of conducting Per Capita Outreach programs throughout every district, including the Urban As- sistance Center, in accordance with GRIC’s initial per capita distribution slated for Nov. 2, 2009. In preparation, the RAP team has called upon members of GRIC’s Treasurer’s Office, Finance Department PRESORTED STAN- Permit No. 25 U.S. Postage and Enrollment Department to formu- Sacaton, AZ DARD late the core structure from which the PAID Per Capita Office will be established. In doing so, each of these departments is integral in contributing resources and information surrounding the out- reach/intake programs and facilitating a smooth process by which Community members will apply for per capita distri- Revenue alloca- bution. According to Ken Mason, As- tion ordinance sistant Finance Director of Planning, “We’ve spent a lot of time and effort try- Community members line up outside the District 1 Service Center at an application in- reaches Capitol take meeting held on Mon, Aug. 3. The D1 outreach garnered over 300 applications. ing to figure out better mechanics, bet- (GRIN Photo - Mihio Manus) ter procedures and processes for by Roberto A. Jackson assisting members this time around to GRIN Reporter make sure that people get their money.” life would be less complicated on the whose sole intent is administering per Mason said the development front end because we wouldn’t have an capita payments, is essentially an ex- of the Per Capita Office has been edu- application process but on the back end cursion into unmarked territory. Two years ago, on June 19, cational for the RAP team wherein they we would run the risk of sending checks “The toughest hurdle is that 2007, the Community passed the ini- have had to draw upon the lessons out to a lot of members whose ad- there is no precedence and that we are tiative that paved the way for per learned from previous docket payments dresses are old or unknown,” Mason developing a process that is completely capita payments with 62.97% of the as well as insight they’ve gained from said. “So there is a benefit on the back new to all departments that are in- vote. On May 7, 2009 Community local tribes that have implemented per end. There should be less clean up be- volved,” said Lorinda Roessel, Finan- Council approved the Revenue Allo- capita payments. cause the members need to come for- cial Analyst of Trust Administration for cation Ordinance (RAO). The initial In contrast to docket payments, ward and apply according to the the Per Capita Office. disbursement will be distributed from Mason noted an important difference in ordinance.” The burden the Per Capita Of- 11% of revenues from July, August that the payout is for adult members but Although many other tribes fice carries in being responsible to the and September to approximately only to those who apply. Although all have implemented per capita distribu- Community is tremendous but the bot- 20,000 Community members. Out of community members are entitled to re- tion, Mason said that getting informa- tom line is simple. “We’re responsible the 20,000, 56% are adults, 36% mi- ceive per capita payments, they must tion from these tribes is often difficult, to make sure the per capita process nors, 10% elders and 38% of mem- apply for it initially, which entails that as many tribes remain guarded in these works well, not only the payment as- bers live off the reservation. Based on they only apply once. matters. Accordingly, GRIC’s venture pect of it but also the trust aspect of it,” enrollment records, trust account will “If it were a matter of simply toward implementing per capita distri- See Revenue Allocation bution, and establishing an office See Per Cap Outreach distributing to all adult members then Page 4 Page 5

Gila River youth brace for change at 21st annual Youth Conference by Roberto A. Jackson tion Director, offered remarks in place of Governor GRIN Reporter William R. Rhodes, who was unable to attend. “Look to the future with positive perspective, look to the fu- The 21st Gila River Youth Conference was or- ture for positive visions, and above all, be the best ganized under the theme of “Preparing Youth for a that you can be,” said Notah before the wide-eyed Changing World.” There were presentations and crowd. workshops for the 373 registered participants that pro- Darius Enos, President of the Akimel O’od- vided them with the latitude needed to be successful ham Pee-Posh Youth Council, said that the youth in a new global era. must be aware of the changing times. “We’re going “There are a lot of different things changing to have to start taking a world view of things.” in the Community…so we want the youth to realize Other speakers included Bruce Hutchinson, the importance of being able to adapt to those Boys & Girls Club Director – Komatke Branch, Joseph changes,” said Michael Preston, Youth Coordinator. Manuel, Lt. Governor, and Devin Redbird D7 council The conference was held from July 18-19 at the Sher- representative. aton Wild Horse Pass Resort. In keeping with the banner of change, the Guests included visitors from Camp Verde, youth were given thorough updates on the state of Starsha Dosela, Jr. Miss Gila River (left) and Daryl White Mountain Apache, Tohono O’odham Nation and Lynn Jay, Miss Gila River (right) lead a flourish of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. See Youth Conference youth during a march at the 21st Annual Youth Con- Lloyd Notah, Office of Planning and Evalua- Page 5 ference (GRIN Photo - Roberto A. Jackson)

August 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Letters Casa Blanca Community ʻThank Youʼ from Cher Thomas School Annouces Free Dear Editor, The traditional singers who and Reduced Meals for sang all night long, the workers in the SY ‘09-10 “Yeah, Mine, I have friends who are in kitchen, the relatives from afar who their diapers, who are only a few days were always willing to lend a hand, the old and I have friends who are 90 years friends who always had a shoulder to We are pleased to inform you that all old who are STILL in diapers!” My fa- cry on, the Salt River Memorial Hall children attending Casa Blanca Com- ther Bentley Thomas said to me many Staff, the District Six Construction and munity School will receive meals at no Gila River Indian times while growing up. Since his pass- Labor Crew, who helped us with so charge during school year 2009-2010. Providing meals to children is a grow- News ing on July 6, 2009 I learned these many things, Rosie Thomas with Tribal words were not made in vain. Social Services and the District Seven ing challenge and requires our taking Many people shared the time, Service Center staff and anyone else advantage of all available funding re- resources and stories about my dad who helped in any way. Such under- sources. One of these resources is the MIHIO MANUS with me. Losing my father was heart- takings are a group endeavor and we reimbursement program for free and [email protected] wrenching but having the support of couldn’t have done this without all of reduced-price meal benefits from the GRIN Managing Editor United States Department of Agricul- (520)562-9718 our relatives and friends make it easier you. to bear. I, on behalf of my entire family, Thank you for everything, ture (USDA). JERI THOMAS would like to thank every person who [email protected] came to our side and helped us. Cher Thomas So that we can keep our costs low and GRIN Office Manager provide excellent food service for chil- (520)562-9717 dren, we need some information for Per Cap Outreach is misleading, communication gap USDA reimbursement purposes. We GINA GOODMAN need each household to fill out a [email protected] To Whom It may Concern: taxes after taxes? Our people have vi- Free & Reduced Application. Par- Receptionist sions of what is entitled to them. Do not ents/Guardians will receive an applica- (520)562-9715 The GRIC RAP Committee is finally mislead your people. This Out Reach tion at the time of enrollment. If you ROBERTO A. JACKSON nearing its marching orders to formu- process is very misleading. We the have already filled out an enrollment [email protected] late a plan for distribution of gaming Gila River Indian Community, have packet and did not fill out an applica- Reporter and enterprise revenue. Quite some Public Relations Personnel, Tribal tion, an application will be sent home. (520)562-9719 time has passed since the voice of the news paper, Intranet / Internet. Why the Your cooperation is appreciated. people was heard. Well, to be frank the communication gap? It is not estab- KAIH’ JUAN Tribal leadership has its own voice. Not lished. Why? Information on this major GRIN Intern Reporter the people. For the method of the rev- milestone for the people should have (520)562-9716 enue payment process, it is the 11th been addressed long ago. Our Tribal Hour for the People to apply. It has leadership decided to bring this forth to Fax: (520)562-9712 Community Stress and Email: [email protected] been quite sometime that the RAP the people. They established what little www.gilariver.org/index.php/news committee sent out information of what can be given to the people. Diabetes Gila River News to expect of 11 %. What is the defini- tion of 11 % or how much is 11% before Mr. P. Soroquisara What is Community stress? Com- munity stress is pressures that we have in our community that causes Material published in the Gila River emotional and physical strain. This Indian News may not be reproduced in On Behalf of the Blackwater Recreation Committee can include poverty, unemployment, any form without consent from the crime, gang activity and neighbor- Gila River Indian Community. On behalf of the Blackwater Warrior playing the night away with hood environment. Some of these LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters Recreation Committee & Staff, we dancing by people of all ages! Thank we can control and some we can- and columns from readers. Letters should be limited to 200 words and be in good taste. would like to thank everyone from all you to the people of Blackwater for not. But when you add diabetes into Material that could be libelous or slanderous is over the GRIC and off-reservation alike your overwhelming response to the do- not acceptable. All letters or columns should the mix…well that is not good. All of be signed with the writerʼs true name, address who turned out in great numbers, for nation requests. We would also like to these stressors affect diabetes. and telephone number in the event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only the name of making your attendance at District thank the many volunteers, D-1 Staff, When you worry about the gang ac- the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or th columns without a complete signature, name, One’s Annual 4 of July Celebration a contributors, vendors, safety person- tivity in your neighborhood, this address or phone number will not be accept- HUGE success! This year it was held nel, and countless others for your help causes you to have stress. When able to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the right to edit submitted materials for gram- on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 from 3pm with this event. Once again, Thank you are stressed you may not follow mar, spelling and content. to 11:30pm, complete with water fun for You! For coming out and having a great your diet, exercise, or take your Write to: Editor, GRIN the youth, hot dogs/soda/watermelon, time and hope to see you again next medicines. This in turn can have an P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85247 fireworks, and the music of Papago year! effect on your diabetes. What can Published letters or columns do not necessarily you do to prevent this? Well unless reflect the opinion of the editor or Gila River In- dian Community. you are able to take yourself out of GRIC Health Resources thanks responders the situation there is not much you can do but try your best to deal with During the recent H1N1 ‘Swine munity members identified with possi- it. Just remember to take care of Gila River Indian Community P.O. Box 97 Flu’ event earlier this spring, numerous ble flu. yourself and try not to worry too Sacaton, AZ 85247 volunteers gathered and assisted the This rapid response was made much about what is happening 520.562.9500 GRIC Department of Health Resources possible by your GRIC Health Educa- around you. I know it is hard, but www.gilariver.org in canvassing the neighborhood with tors who organized the many volun- you got to think of yourself and your informational flyers. Not only did these teers. Each person who responded to William R. Rhodes, Governor health. Remember you are the only volunteers ‘get the word out’ but they protect the Community from this dis- Joseph Manuel, Lt. Governor you, you got. also collected information on the extent ease is a hero worthy of our thanks and of flu-like illness in the Community. appreciation. Cynthia Antone District #1: Arzie Hogg This data was processed on Friday Social Research and Program De- Augustine Enas night and by Saturday morning, GRIC Gary Barnes, Environmental Health velopment District #2: Jewell Whitman Public Health Nurse Cheryl McDermott Specialist Department of Health Resources had a phone contact list for 41 Com- District #3: Rodney Jackson Myron Schurz District #4: Barney B. Enos Jr. GRPC extends appreciation to D2 Community Rebecca Rowe Darrell Gerlaugh John Antone D2 Service Center and the Community water, ice and coolers. Members of Police Department would like to thank District #5: Brenda Robertson Members of D2: your Community opened their homes to you for your support. Brian Davis us providing restroom facilities and a We have no doubt that our in- Frank Pablo, Sr. Delane Enos The Gila River Police Depart- place to cool off as the temperature vestigation would not have been as ment would like to take this opportunity was well over a hundred degrees. successful as it was without your sup- District #6: Anthony Villareal Albert Pablo to express its heartfelt thanks to you for This is another reflection of the port. Terrance B Evans your assistance with our death investi- Community and Police Department District #7: Devin Redbird gation in District Two. On July 23, 2009 working hard together to achieve the Very sincerely, while conducting a very sensitive in- same goals. Because of your over- Reynolds Nejo Arthur Felder, Tribal Treasurer vestigation, your Community provided whelming support we were able to com- Chief of Police Charmaine Escalante, Community Officers, Rangers and Detectives with plete our investigation in a safe and Gila River Indian Community Council Secretary a never ending supply of cold bottled timely manner. Again, the Gila River Page 4 Gila River Indian News August 2009

Elders put forth effort to sustain GRIC welcomes new Community Council O’odham language Secretary, Charmaine Escalante By Kaih’ Juan GRIN Intern Reporter

The Pima language classes came about when elders were teach- ing the Pima language to kindergarten children. Since the beginning of April 2009, Tammy Histia, D3 elderly coordi- nator, among others, and along with Sacaton elderly get together to teach Pima language classes every Thursday at the D3 service center. During class students learn the names of animals, numbers, districts, sentences, and also the O’odham /English orthography approved by the Community council. The teachers help the students with correct pronunciation. They are provided paper and pencils, so that the participant can correct a Geri Jackson and Coleman Jackson word or write down how they hear the give a spelling test on Thursday July word. Every class lasts from 5:30 to 30, 2009 at D3 Service Center for Pima 7:00 p.m., and attendance currently Language classes. (GRIN Photo – Sacaton - Charmaine Escalante places right hand on bible held by ranges from 6 to 8 people. The most Kaih’ Juan) her mother during swearing in as newly elected Community Coun- people they have had in the class was cil Secretary on July 1, 2009. (GRIN Photo – Mihio Manus) about 25. Histia said, if one person gle person left to identify the Pima lan- showed they are still willing to teach, guage, then we would lose our privi- and the class will go on. leges as a tribe. We would lose our Tammy Histia and elderly of identity as the Akimel O’odham tribe. D3 are glad to offer the O’odham lan- There are Pima language guage to anyone who is willing to learn classes in D1, D3, D4, D5, and D7 has and all are welcome to the class. The a Pii-Paash language class. For more class helps our youth to be aware of information on any of the language EARN EXTRA CASH ! what will happen if there is no one else class, contact Tammy Histia @ D3 to speak our language. Service Center (520)562-3334 It is up to the youth to keep - We need Tribal & Community Workers - our Himdak alive. If there is not one sin-

-w Ź Temporary, part-time to full-time work lasting 6 to 10 weeks Outreach/continued from page 1 Ź Get paid weekly Ź Work flexible hours Ź Receive paid training Roessel said. “I think that our mission However through coordination with the is to accurately and efficiently make per Management Information Systems EMPLOYMENT TEST EMPLOYMENT TESTING SCHEDULE cap payments to the Community mem- (MIS) Department, connectivity was AUGUST 2009 Applicants must take an employment test bers.” provided through the use of broadband and complete an application packet. AUG. 03 – 9 AM – Employment & Training Dept. With the ambitious goal of pro- cards that worked sufficiently to keep AUG. 04 – 10 AM – Komatke Learning Center To schedule an appointment call: AUG. 04 – 6 PM – Community Technical Center cessing as many applications as possi- the traffic flowing smoothly. (602) 427-0680 AUG. 10 – 9 AM – Employment & Training Dept. Allow approximately 2 hours at the Testing AUG. 11 – 10 AM – Komatke Learning Center ble before the Sept. 15 application “We were able to do an hourly Session – Walk-ins are Welcome. AUG. 13 – 9 AM – Community Technical Center deadline, the Per Capita Office has back up of the database at GRIC which AUG. 17 – 9 AM – Employment & Training Dept. Please bring to the testing session: AUG. 18 – 10 AM – Komatke Learning Center taken their services on the road engag- was secured through a broadband vir- (two forms of identification, AUG. 18 – 6 PM – Community Technical Center ing in a four-week campaign spanning tual private connection (VPM),” said original documents required) AUG. 20 – 6 PM – Komatke Learning Center AUG. 24 – 9 AM – Employment & Training Dept. Districts 1 through 7 and including the Darrin White, MIS Director. “The coop- Ɣ Picture ID issued by Tribal, Federal or AUG. 25 – 10 AM – Komatke Learning Center Urban Assistance Center. An estimated eration with all groups involved went State Government and AUG. 27 – 9 AM – Community Technical Center Ɣ Other American Indian tribal AUG. 31 – 9 AM – Employment & Training Dept. 12,000 enrolled Community members very well.” document, (Please arrive one-half hour prior to test time.) above age 18, clearly denotes that the Although the turnout could be x Social Security Card or Birth Certificate TESTING LOCATIONS: and workload accompanying this task will considered slight, the Urban outreach Ɣ If claiming Veteran’s Preference, Employment & Training Department be nothing short of exhausting. brought in Community members who photocopy of DD-214 is also required 192 S. Skill Center Rd. Sacaton, AZ Beginning with the Urban As- wouldn’t normally attend a meeting held sistance Center, located at 4520 N. at a District service center. One such Komatke Learning Center Equal Opportunity Employer (Dist. 6 Service Center) Central Ave in Phoenix, Ariz., the Per member, Ermalinda Zamora, D7, said 10050 W. St. Johns Road Laveen, AZ Capita Office processed approximately that the application process went by 146 applications from both elderly and fairly quick. “It’s good, it goes by fast,” Community Technical Center (CTC Lab) th West of Sacaton Public Schools District Office adult Community members. she said from the 5 floor waiting area Sacaton, AZ Not knowing what to expect in of the Phoenix Indian Center. HELP OUR COMMUNITY BE SUCCESSFULLY COUNTED IN THE 2010 CENSUS!! terms of volume of applicants, Diane Zamora said she was satisfied Daychild, Urban Center Coordinator, with the communication between the said the steady stream of urban mem- Tribe and urban members especially bution was quite the contrary. “I think tions. bers was a good sign that people are with the Urban Assistance Center being that they’re slacking because we don’t “It’s been a long time coming aware of the application intake sched- in Phoenix. “You don’t have to drive all get information like we should like on a but I’m glad,” Daychild said. “At least ule. “I’m satisfied with the outcome,” the way out there, and sometimes quarterly basis,” Moreno said. “Let us somebody is remembering that there is she said. “We didn’t really know. We some of us [urban members] don’t have know something. I get second hand a large off reservation population that were thinking that there would be a vehicles,” she said of the long distances news but nothing from the tribe directly.” needs to be accommodated.” whole bunch. I’m sort of glad it’s just a some members must travel to Sacaton Moreno had no idea about At press time, the Per Capita trickling at this point.” or their District service centers. what she might be looking at in terms Office has conducted three application According to Daychild, the One question Zamora did have of a per capita distribution. intake meetings encompassing the Urban Center has normally been concerned the amount of the per capita “I don’t know the amount. I Urban Assistance Center, District 1 and placed last when it comes to outreach payments. She was surprised to learn heard it from four different people that it District 2. The sum of these intake campaigns but this time the scenario that the payment was going to be a lit- was going to be a couple thousand, meetings has accumulated well over was turned around. Being the first on tle over $200. “If we have more casi- then three hundred. I heard it again as 800 applications. the schedule, Daychild and the Per nos than the other reservations why are $1200,” she said. “I’m not sure, I could With the application deadline of Capita Office were hard pressed to ac- we getting less and they’re getting be totally misinformed.” Sept. 15 moving closer, it is imperative commodate logistics surrounding Inter- more?” If any questions were left unan- that all Community members who want net connectivity, office space, signage She quickly realized that swered after the outreach conducted at to receive per capita distribution, attend and the general coordination of staffing. though the money will be put to good the Urban Assistance Center, it wasn’t a District intake meeting or stop by the Unfortunately, there was no In- use, it is not going to go very far for the on behalf of the Per Capita Office. Be- Governance Center to pick up an appli- ternet connectivity on the 6th floor office single mother of five who is battling yond verifying enrollment, processing cation in the lobby. space where the application intake was through the dour economic conditions. applications and updating addresses, For further information, please conducted. This posed a major prob- Urban member, Mary Moreno’s the staff was prepared to field questions contact the Per Capita Office at lem in verifying the applicant’s enroll- opinion of the Community’s communi- such as those regarding payment (520)562-5222 or toll free at 1(800)416- ment and processing applications. cation effort regarding per capita distri- dates, amounts and quarterly distribu- 2618. August 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 5

TCRP completes Draft 1 of the revised Community Consititution Submitted by the TCRP them to voice their opinions and con- Membership has been an on-going nity members, if you have not partici- cerns, make recommendations regard- issue of debate from the beginning of pated in the project, it is important that The Tribal Constitution Reform ing the current Community government, this project. Based on the feedback your opinion is considered. Everyone Project Task Force (TCRP) completed and to make recommendations to from the community members, there from time to time has said, “The coun- Draft 1 of the Revised Community Con- amend the Community Constitution.” are many opinions on who should be el- cil should do this” or “The Governor stitution. The TCRP has followed this in- igible for membership. Because this should ….” or asked, “Why does the Throughout the months of June struction from the initial phase of the issue is so critical to the existence or Court …..” Now is your time to voice and July 2009, the TCRP took Draft 1 project to the current phase. The TCRP extinction of the Community, additional your opinion. Soon you will be given to each of the Community’s seven dis- made inquiry about whether the consti- detailed analysis may be necessary be- the opportunity to participate in a BIA, tricts, the Urban Members Association, tution should be changed and what fore any amendments are proposed. Secretarial Election to decide whether Council of Elders, Elders’ Concerns should be changed. From each of Another issue of significant de- or not to adopt a new constitution. Your Group and to interested Gila River In- those comments, the TCRP made pro- bate is the District 6 and 7 boundary task is to become educated by the op- dian Community members residing posed changes to the Community Con- issue. Members residing in Co-op Vil- tions so you can make an informed near the Los Angeles and San Fran- stitution that resulted in Draft 1. lage would like for their village to be for- choice. cisco areas. Presentations were also Now that Draft 1 is complete mally moved to District 6 as opposed to All the information that has scheduled over the lunch hour for tribal and the TCRP collected feedback from District 7. The legal descriptions in the been presented to the Community in member employees in the East and Community members on Draft 1, the Community’s Constitution reflect that the TCRP presentations, including Draft West Ends of the Reservation and up TCRP will analyze that information and Co-op Village is in District 7. However, 1 and the survey is available on-line or to one hour of administrative leave was develop Draft 2 of the revised constitu- in the village descriptions of the Dis- at the Project Office located in the Gov- authorized by the Governor to allow for tion. Eventually, this revision will be tricts within the Community’s Constitu- ernance Center. Please take the time additional participation by employees submitted to the Community Council tion it indicates that Co-op Village is to become informed and participate. who could not attend the evening dis- through the Legislative Standing Com- within District 6. For further information on the trict presentations. During the presen- mittee. If and when the Community Also of debate is whether or reform process or for a schedule of tations, the TCRP collected surveys Council approves the document a re- not elected officials should be subjected Task Force presentations, please con- responses on Draft 1. quest for a Secretarial Election will be to term limitations, meaning an elected tact your district’s Task Force Repre- Throughout this process, the sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. official may only be elected to office a sentative or Project Manager Gerald TCRP has been guided by GRIC Res- Although the project has been certain number of times and then that Calnimptewa at (520) 562-9757 or e- olution GR-53-06; a directive to “pro- on going for more than a year, it’s im- council person would no longer be eli- mail at vide public forums to enable portant to point out that several issues gible for service in that position. [email protected]. Community members to actively partic- remain open to much debate and there While the TCRP has collected ipate in a process that shall empower is no clear consensus on the issues. comments and surveys from commu-

Youth Conference/ From page 1 D-Backs, Rockies find new spring training facility in Salt River

By GRIN Staff “When you think about the financing that Never before in the history of we’re going to have to do on this, there is a Major League Baseball has a spring train- lot of pressure. But we have to do this as ing facility been situated on Indian land. tribal leaders. We have to think of the fu- The Salt River Pima Maricopa ture and we have to plan ahead and look Indian Community announced on July 16 ahead. That’s really our native philosophy that it will fund, build, and operate a two that you plan for the time when you aren’t team spring training facility. The facility here because you’ve got to look out for will operate year-round and be home to the those people who aren’t even born yet. This Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado is good opportunity for us, for our people.” Rockies Major League Baseball teams. The The site is located near Indian agreement is for 25 years. Bend Road and the 101 Freeway. The fa- The multipurpose facility includes cility will be ready for Cactus League exhi- 11,000 seats, 12 practice fields, and office bition games in 2011. buildings that will include Major and Minor League clubhouses and offices for each team. Diane Enos, President, said that the facility is an ideal match for the vision of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Youth Council President, Darius Enos, center, sings a tradtional Oʼodham song Community as they develop land along along with other coucil members at this years conference held at the Sheraton at their western commercial corridor. She said, Wild Horse Pass. (GRIN Photo - Roberto A. Jackson) “In this case, the council saw the wisdom in financing the nearly $100 million dollar project because of the revenue that will be generated by the spin-off effect for other pressing Community issues. David chance to exchange ideas and interact developments in the area.” White, Community Manager, gave con- with other youth. “They learn to be Enos went further to explain, secutive presentations on the per more comfortable talking to other peo- Right: SRPMIC President, Diane Enos capita initiative and the reorganization ple, and as we know you need to learn fields questions at a press conference project and their impact on the youth. to network with people to be success- held at Talking Stick Gold Club. He informed the attendees that ful,” said Preston of the impact the con- trust accounts will automatically be set ference had on the participants. up for all minors when quarterly per For several years the Youth capita payments are made beginning Conference was held at the Crowne Oct. 31. The trust account will be avail- Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, but the Revenue Allocation/from page 1 able once the minor reaches the age of move to the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass 18, the caveat is that the 18 year old Resort was one for the better. “We’re be automatically be set up for minors. The application process for per must have a high school diploma or really happy to have it here because There will be no application process for capita payment started July 31, 2009 at GED. The trust fund will be held until the young people need to see [that] this enrolled minors. the Urban Assistance Center in there is proof of a diploma, GED, or is their building, this is their facility,” The current projections esti- Phoenix. District service centers will until the recipient reaches the age of Preston said. mate the amount to be between $200 hold application intakes throughout Au- 21. “The message there is stay in The conference also gave the and $300. gust. To begin receiving payments in school,” White said. youth a chance to enjoy an inter-tribal The BIA, Office of Indian Gam- November applications must be sub- The youth were also given cultural exchange, storytelling, arts & ing (located in Washington DC) re- mitted and completed by September information on the constitution reform crafts, drumming and physical activi- ceived the RAO on June 22, 2009. A 15. Payments would have been made project and the 2010 Census. ties. DJ Redline supplied the latest letter approving the RAO will be forth- on October 31, but with that date land- With so many attendees and chart toppers for a dance on Saturday coming and expected to be signed by ing on a weekend, payments are ex- visitors, there was great opportunity to evening with the venerable waila BIA official George Skibine, however pected November 2, 2009. The yearly meet and make new connections. The stylings of Cisco rousing the crowd on the deadline for BIA to finalize the ordi- schedule for distribution will be in Jan- atmosphere provided the youth with a Sunday. nance is August 23, 2009. uary, April, July and October. Page 6 Gila River Indian News August 2009 Youth plant pumpkins at Rawhide

By Roberto A. Jackson glad to see a great response from Com- GRIN Reporter munity recreation departments as well Youth from across the Commu- as the large number of youth partici- nity gathered at Rawhide on July 9, pants. “It is a good feeling to see the 2009 to use traditional planting meth- kids out here in abundance and when ods to sow pumpkin seeds in a field the crops are up, it’s going to be an overlooking Arizona’s authentic 1880s even better feeling.” western town. Joseph Yu, Assistant General An October harvest seems so Manager of the Wild Horse Pass De- distant when the mercury rises above velopment Authority, envisions hosting 110°. But once the season changes, similar events through out the year. the youth will be rewarded with pump- “The purpose of the pumpkin kins from the seeds they planted during patch planting celebration is to revital- the 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch Planting ize the Pima/Maricopa cultures while Celebration. teaching our young people skill sets for The event also consisted of a the future,” Yu said. cooking demonstration, an arts and The inaugural participants have been named the Jukbik group, crafts portion, and a demonstration on Bobby Stone instructs youth from Gila River using a cactus rib to plant pumpkin traditional building techniques. The which means the start of the mon- seeds on Thursday July 9, 2009 at Rawhide pumpkin patch. (GRIN Photo - Kaih’ planting of the pumpkin crop was su- soon/rainy season in O’odham. Juan) pervised by Robert Stone, D5, Gila There were approximately 130 River Farms’ General Manager. children in attendance who were di- perienced first-hand an authentic O’od- now can go and build that,” he said of “We’re planting pumpkins right vided into four groups that rotated ham dwelling—the roundhouse (olaski). the knowledge he has handed down. now. We’re hoping to try to harvest in around the different fun-filled activities. Aaron Sabori, D6, works with The youth participated in con- October,” Stone said. Chef Michael Cairns, chef part- youth passing down the methods used structing a roundhouse while Sabori Back in March, the project ner of AZ Banquets & Events, held a by O’odham for centuries in building gave them encouragement to study began when the ground between Wild cooking class which focused on using roundhouses and vathos. “Not too their heritage and culture. “When the Horse Pass Casino and Rawhide un- fresh and healthy ingredients. The many of our members do this any- people used the wagon trains to go derwent water tests and salt tests. youth participated in lunch preparation more,” Sabori said. A finished round- through our area to go to California, “We’re adding manure and compost to which was served later in the day. house, completed entirely by youth when they saw the Pima Indians, as get [the ground] more acceptable to our Cairns, former Executive Chef at the supervised by Sabori, was on display they called us, they knew that they were seeds,” he said. Arizona Biltmore, also offered the chil- for the participants to observe and going to be saved. They knew that they The difficulty of planting on a dren a crash course in fine dining eti- enter. Participants remarked how cool were going to get water; they were certain site for the first time, Stone said, quette. “Today’s cooking class is really the inside of roundhouse was upon en- going to get fed; their animals were is that it is always experimental. trying to get the kids more aware of tering the climate controlled structure. going to be taken care of.” Stone had the children drop the what’s out there as far as cooking with Sabori explained to his groups He challenged the children to seeds in the rows and covered them fresh ingredients,” Cairns said. the methods used in constructing educate themselves. “Read about what using a cactus rib. “We strive to pro- Traditional O’odham ways of vathos and olaskis. He explained the our people did a long time ago, read mote our heritage and agriculture at the living were emphasized through out the process which included, gathering all about how we survived out here in the farms,” said Stone. pumpkin patch planting celebration. the willow, mesquite and arrow weeds desert.” Gila River Farms also hires The youth were giving an opportunity to in the desert, soaking the wood and summer youth to learn agriculture dur- use their artistic skills in rendering their mixing the mud by hand. “I have five ing a 5 to 6 week program. Stone was ideal O’odham village. Then they ex- youth, like I said 18 through 15 who OCM welcomes new Community Manager, Alex Yazza By Mihio Manus GRIN Managing Editor “There have been some cutbacks in terms of budgets for each of these programs and in that some aving joined the Office of Community Man- departments have lost some resources that could Hagers (OCM) back in early June, Alex have adequately provided for the manpower they Yazza’s transition from a Planner III with the need,” he said. “Those issues are real. It’s there. But Office of Planning and Evaluation (OP&E) has been on the same token I think each department is com- rather hectic to say the least. mitted to the services they provide and they’re dedi- Yazza joins OCM during a critical stage in the cated to providing services for the health, safety and Community’s development when the implementation well being of the Community. That is always first and of per capita payments is moving in closer from the foremost for these Public Safety departments.” horizon and as the government offices and depart- This is where Yazza’s previous position as a ments undergo a structural reorganization. However, Planner III has afforded him great insight into how Yazza’s background in strategic planning has proven strategic planning can be beneficial to GRIC depart- to be an invaluable resource in the role he’s taken as ments. In the four years he’s been with the Commu- Community Manager. nity, Yazza has had the opportunity to work with a “One of my first reviews of this office was to number of departments facilitating work sessions and familiarize myself with what a CMO does,” he said. developing strategic plans. Accordingly, he sees plan- “Being a liaison between the Executive Office and the ning as a must. rest of the departments seems to be a primary role “It’s needed in regard to any future growth that we play as Community Managers.” and development of the Community. It gives these de- In becoming a Community Manager, Yazza partments the ability to clarify and define what their has been assigned to work with Public Safety depart- goals and objectives are,” he said. “Those are crucial ments, which include the Gila River Police and Fire in regards to any new developments that the Com- Departments, the Office of Emergency Management, tors, I’ve had the opportunity to get the most recent munity may have. It gives those departments who Emergency Medical Services, the Department of En- reports they provide and had the chance to look at have strategic plans the ability to forecast these serv- vironmental Quality along with the Department of Re- their organizational structure by way of their charts. ices as well as their funding resources. Basically, to habilitation and Supervision. The bulk of these I’ve also had the chance to look at their budgets in re- better plan and implement their services.” departments tend to the safety needs of those living gard to what funding resources they are working with.” For the most part, his transition to Commu- within Community boundary. According to Yazza, within each of the Public nity Manager has been a trial by fire of sorts but with His approach in overseeing these depart- Safety departments, the demand of services is pred- his roots planted firmly in strategic planning and a ments has been forthright with Yazza setting out to icated on the demand of the Community. When the practical view of the mechanics by which the Com- meet with department heads at their respective loca- fire department is called upon to respond to an emer- munity operates, Yazza is moving forward to better tions, which he says helps in putting names with gency, it really is the essence of what they do. facilitate the services of the departments he oversees. faces. He also feels it’s important in seeing how the In meeting with these departments, some An avid advocate of education, Alex Yazza is administration, operation and finances are set up. have indicated that resources are vital, be they human a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a “The way I manage is to be there and see resources or financial resources. Thus, if a depart- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He with my own eyes what the operations look like and ment doesn’t have the manpower then they will have also holds a Masters’ degree in Business Administra- how the office settings are,” Yazza said. “In meeting a lack of personnel to provide adequate services and tion from the University of Arizona. Yazza is Navajo with their management teams and department direc- in many cases finances can directly affect manpower. from Ft. Defiance, Ariz. August 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 7

Traditional Songs District 1/ District 2 Bulk Refuse-2009 Dec. 29, 2008-Jan.2, 2009 By Emmett S. White, D5 Now, can you see and understand what Submitted by The Department of Public February 9-13 In bygone years we have lost the Oriole is singing? After this intro- Works March 23-27 many of our traditional songs. These duction, the journey of the Oriole be- May 4-8 were songs of birds, animals, places gins in the east and stops at different June 15-19 The Gila River Indian Community Depart- and things describing experiences, vi- places while going westward. It is a July 27-31 ment of Public Works will continue to pro- sions and interpretations. I was told a beautiful journey as the songs de- September 7-11 long time ago by my daddy that our scribes places that are important and vide pickup of uncontained trash, items too October 19-23 songs were nothing more than our lan- some are included from the Ho’ogi A’ga bulky to be put onto the regular trash con- November 30- Dec. 4 guage put to music. In my lifetime I (Creation Story). It tells of places, tainer. Your items must be on the curb Sun- have learned to sing a few of them. mountains, birds and women of the day evening of your collection week. Place District 3 When one begins to learn a night. Like most songs of the Baifchul your bulk items at least 5 feet away from January 5-9 song and understands what is being (Fisher Bird) Shashan (Black birds), your regular trash container, as long as it February 16-20 sung, it creates an ultimate high and Chuchkut (Owls), Kahagam (Bluebird), does not cover any utility meters in the area. March 30-April 3 the one singing will experience what Bahn (Coyote), and the Gigithval If your alley is accessible, place the items May 11-15 the song is about. They become the (Swallow), it describes their journey there. They will be picked up on the dates June 22-26 August 3-7 bird or animal and with the mind’s eye wherever it takes them. There are prob- listed for your area. can see and feel the importance of the ably many more songs that weren’t September 14-18 song. It is hard to understand in the be- passed on as a result of the changing October 26-30 We encourage you to continue to call in to ginning because many of the words are environment and progress of the world December 7-11 not spoken today and if one is not fa- and its people. As time went on these request bulk trash pickup at least one week miliar with the language it is even songs were not sung as extensively as prior to your designated cycle. You will be District 4 harder to understand. they were and the people began to placed on the priority list for pickup during January 12-16 I will translate one of the songs. move away from them. that time. If your bulk trash is not picked up February 23-27 It is the beginning song of the Oriole I believe the Milgahn ñiok (Eng- during your cycle, please call our office to April 6-10 and it goes something like this: lish language) contributed to the loss be placed on the priority list for the next May 18-22 as more and more people began to cycle. We will be concentrating on the pop- June 29- July 3 ñei: speak English rather than the O’Otham ulated areas and subdivisions. If you live August 10-14 September 21-25 Kun ñi mu na’na’hiwa ñiok. There are a lot of factors involved outside these areas in the scattered hous- November 2-6 Mu mui yonam i ñiach heh in the dynamics to learning the songs ing, please call our office to schedule pickup Ves ek ah vi ving ha sivun and interferences by certain inventions December 14-18 prior to your designated pickup cycle. Gach ha ñiach heh are no exception. The radio became a Vo sapo mamas he listening device to the ever changing District 5 Ithan nei nei ka cha mumvimtha music in this country. The television We will not pickup household hazardous January 19-23 contributed more distance from our materials such as motor oil, paint and bat- March 2-6 O’otham ñiok: songs than any other thing we can teries. For disposal of these items, please April 13-17 Kunth im thaiwa imagine. The recorder became an im- call Rudy Mix at the Department of Envi- May 25-29 Mui o’otham en i ñach portant way to record these songs but ronmental Quality, (520) 562-2234. July 6-10

Ves hek vig sivthac it came too late and was used in differ- August 17-21 September 28- October 2 I hu i ñiach ent ways rather than recording tradi- Remember, too, that Gila River Indian Com- Vo sape mas tional songs. Although there has been November 9-13 munity residents may haul their own December 21-25 Mo am en ñei oich muguve a rush to record as many songs as garbage and bulky items to the transfer sta- could be found, the loss is much tion at no charge. Proof of residency is re- English: greater than what is was like when peo- District 6 quired at the transfer station, located at Here I sat down ple were living that had knowledge to January 26-30 Casa Grande Road and South Canal (old Many people surround me pass the songs on. March 9-13 All are wearing a down feather I want to encourage the people, landfill). The summer hours of operation April 20-24 As they surround me young and old, to begin to learn and are Monday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to June 1-5 It really looks nice sing the songs we still have today. For 2:30 p.m., closed on Sunday. You must July 13-17 With my song the feather is sway- those of you that know a song or two show a photo ID and a current Gila River In- August 24-28 October 5-9 ing from side to side. write them down or record them. If you dian Community utility bill. Another avail- November 16-20 can translate them into Eng- able option is to rent a large container for lish it would make more sense December 28- Jan. 1, 2010 your own use. Details and pricing are avail- to those just learning. By doing this able by calling our Department. you have contributed a part of you District 7 February 2-6 to the Community. It can be quite If you have questions on what is allowable March 16-20 rewarding. for the uncontained program or your sched- April 27- May 1 uled date for pickup, contact the Depart- June 8-12 ment of Public Works at (520) 562-3343. July 20-24 August 31- September 4 October 12-16 November 23-27

The ABCs of Diabetes B stands for blood pressure. The blood pressure goal is less than 130/80. Al- ways ask what your blood pressure is when checked. By Charisse Holiday, MS, RD, CDE Having high blood pressure (hypertension) and a high A1c together can damage Diabetes Education/Life Center the kidneys and blood vessels. Taking your blood pressure medicines as directed, eating healthy and being physically active can help you reach the blood pressure goal. What do your ABCs have to do with diabetes? Well, your ABCs help you to know Tip: Cutting back on high salt and high fat foods and meals can help improve your how well you are managing your diabetes and health. Following the ABCs and keeping reg- blood pressure. ular doctor’s visits will be a health benefit in the long run. Aiming for the ABC goals can C stands for cholesterol. Aim for a LDL (bad) cholesterol of less than 70-100 and lower the risks of heart and kidney diseases, nerve damage, and blindness. Let’s take a a triglyceride level less than 150. High LDL cholesterol and triglycerides will raise the risks look at the ABCs. of heart disease and blood vessel damage. A stands for A1c (hemoglobin A1c). What is your A1c? A1c tells us your average Tip: Cut back on breakfast meats, bologna, hot dogs, sweets, lard and shortening blood sugar over the past 3 months. The goal is to have your A1c equal to or less than 7%. and other high fat foods. A 7% A1c tells us your blood sugars may have been around 170 mg/dl for the past 3 S stands for “Say No To Smoking.” Smoking can damage the blood vessels and months. Take a look at the chart below and find your A1c. raise the risks of kidney and heart diseases. Now that we know what the ABCs are, remember, following them can prevent di- A1c Blood Sugar Tip 1 abetes related health problems such as kidney and heart diseases, nerve damage, blindness, 6% 135 : Checking your blood sugar daily, taking your medicines as 7% 170 directed, eating healthy and daily physical activity can help you reach etc. Keep up to date with your doctor and keep your annual eye, foot and dental exams up your A1c goal. 8% 205 to date. These exams are also a part of preventing diabetes related health problems. 9% 240 Tip 2: Two hours after you have eaten, check your blood sugar. It will With that said, get in contact with your doctor and your diabetes educators/di- 10% 275 tell you how the meal affected your blood sugars and give you insight 11% 310 etitian to learn more about managing diabetes. They will support and guide you and your on some dietary changes you may need to make. 12% 345 family in making healthy changes. PER CAPITA 101 Office of the Treasurer - Per Capita Office

PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION FLOW

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE KICKOFF APPLICATION & OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY’S PAYMENT SCHEDULE PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION Application Deadline Payment Date The members of the Per Capita-Revenue Allocation Plan Team have worked diligently through many issues to make quarterly per capita payments a reality. The Per Capita Offi ce would like to make applying for per capita as simple as December 15 January 31 possible. March 15 April 30 Quarterly (every three months) per capita payments will be available to all enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community. Adults need to submit a June 15 July 31 one-time application to receive per capita payments. Children (anyone under the age of 18) and legally incompetent adults will automatically have a trust account September 15 October 31 set up for them; their per capita payments will be deposited into those accounts. Parents, you do not need to apply for your children.

Your information with the Enrollment Offi ce needs to be up to date prior to submitting your per capita application. Your per capita application will not be processed by the Per Capita Offi ce if your contact information does not match the information contained in your enrollment record.

Applying for per capita will be a three-step process. First, your enrollment with Gila River must be verifi ed and your enrollment record must be current. Your legal name must match the name on your social security card. Second, Per capita is considered “income” you are now qualifi ed to apply for per capita. After your completed application for the month in which a is processed, you will receive a transaction report confi rming your per capita disbursement is received. Receipt sign-up. This is for you to keep for your records, ensuring you will receive your payments. of a per capita distribution may affect eligibility for Community, Please read the Per Capita Fact Sheet and the Per Capita Application State and Federal bene ts. Instructions carefully, as they contain important information that will help you Programs that may be affected submit your application to receive per capita payments pursuant to Revenue include, but are not limited to: Allocation Ordinance GR-07-09.

We encourage you to mail-in or drop-ff your notarized application, which FEDERAL BENEFITS includes the required documents. The lines at the Service Centers may get long, • Social Security Income which may extend wait times. • Food Stamps • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) The Per Capita Offi ce is open and located in the Finance wing of the • General Assistance Governance Center. For your added convenience, they will be coming to your • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program neighborhood to take your applications before they begin full operation at the • Head Start Governance Center. • Child Care Development Fund • Women Infant & Children (WIC) • Commodity Foods REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & IDENTIFICATION • Medicare • PELL Education Grants Completed application • Residential Housing Improvement Program If applicable: • Off-reservation rent subsidy (Notarized if mailed in or dropped off) • Section 8 Housing Direct deposit form Social Security card (Include voided check or bank-issued STATE BENEFITS document with routing and account • Arizona Health Care Valid Identifi cation: numbers) Containment System » Gila River ID card • Arizona Long Term Care Services » State/Federal ID Documentation of name • Family Assistance Administration » Drivers license card change: • General Assistance » Military ID Divorce decree, Marriage License, etc. » Passport COMMUNITY BENEFITS • Home Energy Assistance Program • Elderly and Disabled Quality of Life Program If application is mailed or dropped off at Governance Center drop box, • Temporary Emergency Relief Program include copies of your Social Security Card and ID card(s) and • Higher Education Scholarship Assistance have your application notarized. www.mygilariver.com FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PER CAPITA OFFICE IS COMING TO YOUR DISTRICT WHEN WILL PAYMENTS BE MADE? Payments will be made quarterly, (April 30, July 31, October 31, January 31). If either the The application intake schedule is subject application or payment date falls on a holiday or weekend such deadline will be effective to change due to acts of God or other the next business day following the date noted above. unforeseen events. HOW MUCH WILL THE PER CAPITA PAYMENTS BE? • 11% of the Community’s quarterly gaming revenue will be divided equitably among all District 7 Service Center the qualifi ed applicants, minors, and legally incompetent adults. • The quarterly per capita payment amount will vary; depending on how many people Monday, August 10, 2009 applied and how much net gaming revenue the casinos have made in the preceding quarter 9:00am - 12:00pm and allocation of administrative costs. Elders & Caregivers and Special Needs HOW WILL PER CAPITA PAYMENTS BE DISBURSED? 12:00pm - 6:00pm You can choose one of three payment options: Direct Deposit, Pay Card, or Check. All adult applicants WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PER CAPITA PAYMENTS? • All enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community. • Adult members (18 and over) must complete and submit an application. District 5 Service Center • Minors and adults declared legally incompetent DO NOT need to apply; trust accounts Tuesday, August 11, 2009 will automatically be set up for them. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 • Incarcerated members may apply as well. WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION? 9:00am - 12:00pm One application has been mailed to every enrolled adult member of the Gila River Indian Elders & Caregivers and Special Needs Community on July 30, 2009. If you did not receive this your address needs to be updated 12:00pm - 6:00pm with the Enrollment offi ce. All adult applicants Applications will be available: 1. At the Per Capita Offi ce (Governance Center, Sacaton, Arizona) District 4 Service Center 2. By contacting the Per Capita Offi ce and requesting an application packet be mailed to you. 3. On the Community member’s offi cial web site: www.mygilariver.com Monday, August 17, 2009 Tuesday, August 18, 2009 WHEN WILL WE START GETTING PAID? • Assuming the Bureau of Indian Affairs approves the Revenue Allocation Ordinance 9:00am - 12:00pm (GR-07-09) (“RAO” a.k.a. “RAP”), under Section 22.1303(C) of the RAP the fi rst Elders & Caregivers and Special Needs Payment Date would be November 2, 2009. 12:00pm - 6:00pm • In order to receive a per capita payment by this date you will need to complete and submit All adult applicants an application and all required documents by September 15, 2009. • Per the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (“IGRA”), approval of the RAP is required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Department of Interior (“BIA”) prior to any per capita payments District 3 Service Center made from gaming revenues. Thursday, August 20, 2009 • On May 7, 2009 Community Council approved the RAP and is now waiting fi nal approval Friday, August 21, 2009 from the BIA.The BIA has until approximately August 20, 2009 to approve or deny the RAP. 9:00am - 12:00pm Elders & Caregivers and Special Needs CAN PER CAPITA PAYMENTS BE GARNISHED? 12:00pm - 6:00pm Yes, under Section 22.1305 of the RAP, per capita payments can be garnished from All adult applicants members who receive a payment for the following reasons: - When a member is delinquent in paying child or spousal support; - When a member is delinquent in paying a debt owed to the Community; or Per Capita Offi ce - When a member is delinquent in paying a Community Court fi ne, or order to pay Governance Center Offi cially Open restitution or some other money judgment. WILL FINANCIAL COUNSELING BE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS? Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Financial counseling/planning services for Community members are still under discussion. Open to take applications daily. WILL ENROLLMENT STOP OR BE LIMITED BECAUSE OF PER CAPITA? 8:00am - 12:00pm • The Community is currently in the process of reforming/updating our constitution which 12:00pm - 5:00pm may result in a change to our enrollment criteria. • The Tribal Constitution Reform Project Task Force (“TCRP”) will be making on-going presentations to the districts. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 • Enrollment dispute issues will be resolved in accordance with the Enrollment Ordinance. • There will be a delay in processing new enrollment applications and petitions for Application Deadline to begin receiving enrollment during the initial Per Capita application process. payments on October 31, 2009 IS PER CAPITA TAXABLE? Per Capita is considered income and is subject to federal and may be subject to state taxes. WILL I HAVE TO APPLY EVERY QUARTER TO KEEP RECEIVING PER CAPITA? PER CAPITA OFFICE No, you need to apply once to begin receiving per capita payments. CONTACT INFORMATION POWER OF ATTORNEY UPDATES RECOMMENDED Per Capita Offi ce Governance Center Finance Offi ce For incarcerated members, or those individuals who cannot complete an 525 West Gu U Ki application or receive payment for any reason a power of attorney form is PO Box 338 available. The Community is not liable for any misconduct that could result Sacaton, Arizona 85147 from allowing your agent power of attorney over your per capita payment or fi nances. For power of attorney over your per capita payment, you must E-mail: [email protected] use the form provided by the Per Capita Offi ce. No other power of attorney Telephone (520) 562-5222 forms will be accepted by the Per Capita Offi ce. Any power of attorney on Toll Free (866) 416-2618 fi le with the Enrollment Offi ce cannot be used as a power of attorney for Fax (520) 562-9689 your per capita payment, unless it is the form provided by the Per Capita Web: www.mygilariver.com Offi ce. Page 10 Gila River Indian News August 2009 U.S. Attorney, Diane Humetewa announces resignation

PHOENIX - U.S. Attorney Diane J. cutor handling difficult cases from vio- stated John Lewis, Executive Director Humetewa announced today that she lent crime to serious antiquities of the Inter-Tribal Council of Ari- will resign from her position as United thefts. Diane leaves office with the re- zona. “The American Indian community States Attorney for the District of Ari- spect of all law enforcement and the proudly commends her work as a U.S. zona effective August 2, 2009. Ms. thanks of the nation she served.” Attorney that has furthered the cause of Humetewa was confirmed by the U.S. Bill Newell, Special Agent in justice for all people and improved a Senate and sworn in as U.S. Attorney Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, better understanding of justice issues in on December 17, 2008. The District of Firearms and Explosives, stated that, “It Indian Country.” Arizona includes 15 counties, 22 Indian has been an honor and a pleasure to Additionally, in June 2009, Ms. nations and the fifth largest metropoli- work alongside Diane during her tenure Humetewa was awarded the Women in tan city in the nation. The office cur- as Arizona’s U.S. Attorney. I have wit- Federal Law Enforcement’s (WIFLE) rently has over 300 employees, having nessed her be a tireless advocate for highest honorary award, the Presi- grown by 20 percent during Ms. Hume- victim’s rights in pursuit of the Depart- dent’s Award, in recognition for the out- tewa’s tenure. ment of Justice’s primary mission to standing achievements during her “It has been a great privilege to serve and protect the citizens of this career as a prosecutor, a crime victims’ serve the citizens of Arizona in this of- great nation. Similarly her dedication to advocate and for her dedication to the fice,” stated U.S. Attorney Humetewa. “I the Native American community has training of law enforcement to enhance Former U.S. Attorney, Diane Hume- tewa met with Gov. Rhodes in May ‘08 am grateful to the entire U.S. Attorney been second to none and the Arizona their response to crimes on the tribal regarding gang activity in Gila River. staff for their daily commitment in the ATF office will honor her service to lands. (GRIN Photo - Mihio Manus) pursuit of justice for our citizens, and I these communities by continuing to am also grateful to all our federal, tribal, serve them to our fullest ability.” state, and local law enforcement part- As the U.S. Justice Department’s ners whose hard work is indispensable lead interlocutor with Arizona’s tribal na- in that pursuit. I also thank the Arizona tions and a nationally recognized expert Congressional delegation, the Arizona in Indian Country criminal justice is- federal court judges, the United States sues, Ms. Humetewa took bold steps to Attorney General, and the President for enhance collaboration with Arizona the opportunity to serve the nation.” tribes. In cooperation with the Bureau Arizona officials praised Ms. Hume- of Indian Affairs, her office conducted tewa’s tenure as U.S. Attorney, during training to enable over 200 tribal police which she led the office in a high profile officers to receive special certification public integrity prosecution, oversaw to enforce federal laws on Indian lands. the expansion of the District office to Recognizing the connection between address southwest border security substance abuse and violent crime, Ms. challenges, provided victim advocacy Humetewa formed partnerships with services to crime victims, and advanced federal, state and tribal agencies, re- unprecedented collaboration with Ari- sulting in dozens of prosecutions of zona’s tribal nations. She has served as methamphetamine traffickers and boot- a key advisor to the Justice Department leggers in Indian Country, a main con- leadership in both administrations on tributing factor to violent crimes. A border crimes, federal victim rights and public awareness campaign, now in de- Indian Country issues. mand nationwide, encouraged greater “Diane Humetewa has been a Indian tribal community involvement to groundbreaking United States Attorney combat gangs and drugs. for Arizona,” stated U.S. Senator Jon “Diana Humetewa’s tenure as Ari- Kyl. “She is the first Native American zona’s U.S. Attorney will be considered woman and, as far as I know, the first a milestone as she has applied her high victim advocate, to serve our nation in level of legal knowledge, experienced this important office. During her tenure professional skills and dedication to the she has been a well respected prose- complex justice system of our times,” Back to School With GRTI and Family First

Family First is a new program introduced by GRTI to provide basic phone service to the homes of school children. GRTI believes it is important for phones to be in all homes expecially in homes with children. GRTI has many programs to help assist you in aquiring phone service for your home.

GRTI offers Internet service available to those who have a phone and a home computer.

šFresh Start The Fresh Start program is for customers who would like phone service but have an unpaid phone bill with GRTI. With Fresh Start you are able to call anywhere within the Gila River Indian Community. Fill out a phone application and call Customer Service for more information.

šEnhanced Lifeline A federal grant program for all households on any Indian reservation. If you qualify for Enhanced Lifeline, your monthly basic local telephone rate will be approximately $1.00 (one dollar) plus taxes and fees. Call GRTI for an Enhanced Lifeline application or print one from the website.

šStay Connected For GRTI customers who think they may be disconnected due to payment problems or are not able to pay their bill by disconnect day. Call a GRTI Customer Representative for payment arrangments.

Call or contact a Customer Service Representative at (520)796-3333 for more Information. Mustering In Day 2009 District 7 Service Center on September 5th 2009 Come and visit the GRTI booth where you will be entered in a raffle just by filling out a survey! 1. DVD Player Gift Pack includes DVD’S, Movie Gift Card, and other goodies.

3. GRTI Prizes 2. Portable DVD Player with DVD’s

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at higher risk for alcohol use. And if any- Make sure alcohol isn’t available at teen What Is Underage Drinking? one in the family has a drinking problem, it parties in your own home. can affect the entire family. It also may af- Set clear rules about not drinking and en- Submitted by the Gila River Preven- fect a teen’s choices about drinking. force them consistently. tion Coalition alcohol use— Is a major cause of death from injuries Help your teens avoid dangerous situations What Is Underage Drinking? among young people. Each year, approx- Underage drinking can affect anyone, in- such as riding in a car driven by someone When anyone under age 21 drinks alcohol, imately 5,000 people under the age of 21 cluding people who don’t drink. who has been drinking. we call it underage drinking. And underage die as a result of underage drinking; this in- Underage alcohol use can lead to danger- Help your teens get professional help if drinking is against the law, except in spe- cludes about 1,900 deaths from motor ve- ous behavior, property damage, and vio- you’re worried about their involvement cial cases, such as when it is part of a reli- hicle crashes, 1,600 as a result of lence. The results can be injury and even with alcohol. gious ceremony. Underage drinking is also homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as death for the drinker, and for other people dangerous. It can harm the mind and body hundreds from other injuries such as falls, nearby. About 45% of people who die in What families can do about underage alco- of a growing teen in ways many people burns, and drownings. car crashes involving a drinking driver hol use: don’t realize. Yet, children and teens still Increases the risk of carrying out, or under age 21 are people other than the Be aware of factors that may increase the drink, even though it can harm them. Un- being a victim of, a physical or sexual as- driver. The effects of underage drinking risk of teen alcohol use. derage drinking is a serious problem, with sault. can be felt by everyone. That makes under- Significant social transitions such as grad- roots deep in our culture. It is time to Can affect the body in many ways. The age alcohol use everyone’s problem. uating to middle or high school, or getting change that picture. It’s time to take action. effects of alcohol range from hangovers to a driver’s license It’s time to stop looking the other way. It’s death from alcohol poisoning. There is a role for everyone. A history of conduct problems time to tell children and teens that underage Can lead to other problems. These may Everyone can work together to create a Depression and other serious emotional drinking is not okay. It will take a lot of include bad grades in school, run-ins with community where young people can grow problems work over time to change how people think the law, and drug use. up and feel good about themselves without A family history of alcoholism about underage drinking. It’s a long-term Affects how well a young person judges drinking. Everyone in the community Contact with peers involved in deviant ac- project for parents, schools, local groups, risk and makes sound decisions. For ex- should deliver the message that underage tivities community leaders, and other concerned ample, after drinking, a teen may see noth- drinking is not okay. The message should Be a positive adult role model. adults. And it’s a project that should start ing wrong with driving a car or riding with be the same whether youth hear it in school, If you drink yourself, drink responsibly. when children are young and continue a driver who has been drinking. at home, in places of worship, on the sports That means not drinking too much or too through the teen years. In any month, more Plays a role in risky sexual activity. This field, in youth programs, or in other places often. youth are drinking than are smoking ciga- can increase the chance of teen pregnancy where young people gather. It is important Stay away from alcohol in high-risk situa- rettes or using marijuana. TODAY, and sexually transmitted for families to pay attention to what’s hap- tions. For example, don’t drive or go boat- NEARLY 10.8 MILLION YOUTH, AGES diseases (STDs), including HIV, the virus pening with their teens. Young people can ing when you’ve been drinking. 12-20, ARE UNDERAGE DRINKERS. that causes AIDS. learn about the dangers of alcohol use. They Get help if you think you have an alcohol- More teens drink alcohol than smoke or Can harm the growing brain, especially can change how they and others think about related problem. use drugs. when teens drink a lot. Today we know drinking. Work with others. that the brain It’s time to change how we all think, talk, No matter how close you and your teens As they grow older, the chance that young continues to develop from birth through the and act when it comes to underage are, it may not be enough to prevent them people will use alcohol grows. Approxi- teen years into the mid-20s. drinking. We need to stop accepting it from drinking. It’s hard for families to do mately 10% of 12-year-olds say they have and to start discouraging it. It’s time to this alone. It’s important to reach out to used alcohol at least once. By age 13 that help young people understand that it is schools, communities, and government. number doubles. And by age 15, approxi- The results of underage drinking can be not okay for them to drink alcohol. The You can help protect teens from underage mately 50% have had at least one drink. Al- grave discussion needs to start long before alcohol use by working to see to it that— cohol dependence is a term doctors use The Teen Years Are a Time of Many youth start thinking about drinking. Schools and the community support and re- when people have trouble controlling their Changes ward young people’s decisions not to drink. drinking, and when their consumption of, Boys physically become young men and While many teens drink alcohol, under- Rules about underage drinking are in place or preoccupation with, alcohol occurs to the girls become young women. Young people age alcohol use is not inevitable. Fami- at home, at school, and in your community. extent that it interferes with normal per- move from elementary to middle to high lies are not helpless to prevent it. Focus Penalties for breaking the rules are well sonal, family, social, or work life. Alcohol school. Responsibilities increase. For ex- your efforts on the factors that protect teens known. Rules are enforced the same way dependence rates are highest among young ample, teens learn to drive, may get a job, from alcohol use. At the same time, you can for everyone. people between ages 18 and 20. And and have more chores and more homework. work to reduce the factors that increase the All laws about underage alcohol use are they’re not even old enough to drink Teens spend less time with their parents. chance that they will drink. well known and enforced. legally. They spend more time alone or with Parties and social events at home and else- Did You Know? friends. They also like to stay up later and Support your teens and give them space where don’t permit underage drinking. The greatest influence on young people’s sleep in. Teens search for who they really to grow. decisions to begin drinking is the world are and who they want to be. They worry Be involved in your teens’ lives. Be loving they live in, which includes their families, about friendships and social groups. And and caring. For more information on how you can friends, schools, the larger community, and they have growing romantic and sexual in- Encourage your teens’ growing independ- address the issue of Underage Drinking society as a whole. Alcohol use by young terests. The desire for adventure, excite- ence, but set appropriate limits. and Substance Abuse in the Gila River people often is made possible by adults. ment, and action increases. That’s why Make it easy for your teens to share infor- Community, join the Gila River Preven- After all, teens can’t legally get alcohol on many young people want to take more mation about their lives. tion Coalition. Contact Hilary Cum- their own. So many young people drink. chances, try new things, and be more inde- Know where your teens are, what they’re mings at (480) 326-7999 or Many more young people use alcohol than pendent. These changes are important steps doing, who they’re with, and who their [email protected] to learn more about this tobacco or illegal drugs. By age 18, more on the road to adult life. However, these friends are. important project brought to you by the than 70% of teens have had at least one changes also increase the chance that some Find ways for your teens to be involved in Gila River Indian Community and the drink. young people may turn to alcohol. family life, such as doing chores or caring Governor’s Office of Children, Youth, When young people drink, they drink a Did You Know? for a younger brother or sister. and Families. lot at one time. Teens drink less often than The different “worlds” teens live in can Set clear rules, including rules have a big effect on their drinking. Some about alcohol use. Enforce the adults. But when teens do drink, they drink GILAGGIIILLLAA RRIVERIVVEEERR YYOYOUTHOUTTHH FOOTBALL&CHEER:FOOTTBBBAALL&CCHHHEEEEEERR: more than adults. On average, young people young people are more involved with fam- rules you set. have about 5 drinks on a single occasion. ily than others. Others turn to their friends Talk with your teens about al- This is called binge drinking, a very dan- first. Still others turn to social groups like cohol use. When you talk with your teens gerous way of drinking that can lead to se- sports teams and clubs, faith-based groups, rious problems and even death. or groups of like-minded youth. The Inter- about drinking, listen to them Early drinking can cause later alcohol net, media, music, and videos are also an and respect what they say. REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION IISS SSTILLTILL OOPENPEN AATT AALLLL problems. Of adults who started drinking important part of the world of most teens. Make clear your expectation SERVICESERVICE CCENTERSENTERS & WWELLNESSELLNESS CENTERCENTER before age 15, around 40% All of these affect a young person’s choices that your teens will not drink. say they have the signs of alcohol depend- about using alcohol. Teach your children about the STILLSTILL NNEEDEED TTOO FFILLILL FFOLLOWINGOLLOWING DDIVISONS:IVISONS: dangers of underage drinking. ence. That rate is four times higher than for CCADET:ADET: AAGESGES 7 TTOO 1100 adults who didn’t drink until they were age Why Teens May Choose to Drink Discuss laws about underage 10 yeyearear ooldld wweighteight mmaxaxx 80 llbs,bs, AAgesges 77,, 88,, 9 iiss 80l80lbsbs mamaxx 21. Many things affect a young person’s deci- drinking, including the age 21 Alcohol may have a special appeal for sions about drinking—The different law. PPEEEE WEWEE:E: AAGESGES 9 TOTO 1212 Help your teens make good 12 yeyearear ooldld wweighteight mmaxaxx 101099 llbs,bs, AAgesges 99,, 110,0, 11 iiss 129l129lbsbs mmaxaxx young people. The teen years are a time of “worlds” in which teens live, including adventure, challenges, and taking risks. Al- family, friends, school, and community decisions about alcohol. ALLALL AMERICAN:AMERICAN: AGESAGES 12 TOTO 1414 cohol is often one of the risks young people A greater desire to take risks Help your teens know how to NONO WWEIGHTEIGHT RESTRICTIONRESTRICTION UNLIMITEDUNLIMITED WWEIGHTEIGHT resist alcohol. take. But most people don’t know how al- Less connection to parents and more inde- WHATWWHHHAAT TOTO DO?DO? cohol affects a teen’s body and behavior. pendence Help them find ways to have fun FILLFIILLL OUTOUT REGISTRATIONREGGIIISSTTRRRAATTIIIOOONN FFORMSORMMSS They don’t realize that alcohol can affect More time spent with friends and by them- without alcohol. WellnessWWeelllllnness CenterCentteer hhasas tththemhem aalonglong withwiittthh allallll ServiceService CentersCentteerrss Do not give alcohol to your BRING:*BRIINNG:* COPIESCOPPIIIEES OFOF BIRTHBBIIRRTTHH CERTIFICATE,CERTTIIIFFIICCCATTEEE,, UTILITYUTTIIILLITY young people in different ways from adults. selves BILL,BIILLL, REPORTREEPPOORRT CCACARDARD 08-0908-09 YEAR,YYEEEAAR, PHYSICAL(MEDICALPPHHYYSSSIIICCCAAL((MMMEEDICAL And they don’t realize that underage Increased stress teens. Tell them that any alcohol CLEARANCE)*CLEAARANCE)* drinkers can also harm people other than Greater attention to what teens see and hear in your home is off limits to them and to their friends. FFOROR AANYNY FFURTHERURTHER ININFORMATIONNFORMATION CCONTACTONTACT themselves. about alcohol LEONLEON MMANUELAANNUEL #60#602-908-65982-908-6598 oorr @ [email protected]_maannuel423@@@[email protected] Did You Know? Don’t let your teens attend par- DavidDaavvid YeskYesk #52#520-562-20250-562-2025 oorr @ [email protected]@gr@g ic.nsn.us OrOr ServiceService CentersCenters RecreationRecreation Many people don’t know that underage Teens with behavior or family problems are ties where alcohol is served. August 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 13 Community Council Action Sheets for July 1 and July 15

ACTION SHEET Presenter: Thomas Murphy & Jan Morris APPROVED *2. A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement for Informa- Community Council APPROVED NEW BUSINESS tion Sharing between the Gila River Indian Community P O Box 2138 4. A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement for Information 1. Impacts to American Indian AHCCCS Members Department of Health Resources and the Arizona De- Sacaton AZ 85247 Sharing between the Gila River Indian Community Depart- Presenter: Richard Narcia partment of Health Services PHONE: (520) 562-9720 ment of Health Resources and the Arizona Department of TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Roger Griggs Fax: (520) 562-9729 Health Services 2. Housing Advisory Committee Nominee – District Five APPROVED The first monthly meeting of the Gila River Indian Commu- Presenter: Roger Griggs Presenter: Nellie Gilmore *3. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-97-02 and to nity Council will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 9:00 TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION APPROVED No Longer Recognize he Gila River Rodeo Association am, Community Council Chambers, Governance Center, 5. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Health Care 3. Request for Approval on Revised Job Description for Presenter: Jason Hauter/Law Office Sacaton, Arizona. Corporation Submission of a Competitive Grant Applica- GRGE Board of Directors APPROVED CALL TO ORDER tion on Behalf of Gila River Indian Community to the In- Presenters: Kenneth Manuel & BOD 4. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Trans- Presiding chair Governor William R. Rhodes called meet- dian Community Block Grant Program of the U.S. APPROVED portation Technical Team (TTT) to Explore Options and ing to order at 9:00 Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal 4. Request to Declare (2) Vacancies – Wild Horse Pass Negotiate for Right-of-Way and Compensation for the INVOCATION Year 2009 Requesting Grant Funds in the Amount of $2.75 Development Authority Board of Directors Power Road Re-Alignment Councilwoman Brenda Robertson provided invocation Million Dollars Presenters: WHPDA Board Presenters: David White & April Olson ROLL CALL Presenters: Pamela Thompson & Richard Narcia 2 VACANCIES DECLARED; SUBMIT TO WHPDA COR- APPROVED Roll call was taken via sign-in sheet APPROVED PORATE OFFICE BY 07-30-09 12:00PM; APPOINT- 5. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-232-08 and Executive Officers Present At Roll Call 6. A Resolution Authorizing an Indirect Cost Waiver for MENTS MADE 08-19-09 GR-28-09 and Approving the Amended Urban Rental As- Governor William R. Rhodes First Things First Gila River Indian Community Regional ANNOUNCEMENTS sistance Program Policy for the Gila River Indian Com- Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel Partnership Council Grantees Providing Programs the District One to have fireworks on July 2; Death of District munity Housing Council Members Present At Roll Call Serve Children 0-5 Years Old within Gila River Indian Seven community member Wilma Wahleva-Wake Satur- Presenter: Nellie Gilmore & Jonell Pablo D1-Augusine Enas, Arzie Hogg; D2-Jewel Whitman; D3- Community day in District Seven, burial in District Seven on Sunday APPROVED Myron Schurz, Rodney Jackson; D4-Darrell Gerlaugh, Presenters: Cathy Thornton & Dale Enos morning. 6. A Resolution to Approve the Gila River Police Depart- Barney Enos, Jr., John Antone; D5-Delane Enos, Franklin APPROVED ADJOURNMENT ment’s Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Jus- Pablo, Sr., Brenda Robertson, Brian Davis, Sr.; Anthony 7. A Resolution Authorizing the Collection and Dissemina- MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN: MOTION CARRIED tice, Office of Community Oriented Policing) Services, Villareal, Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance b. Evans tion of Non-Identifying Data from the Gila River Regional VIA UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE Child Sexual Predator Program Council Members Absent Partnership to First Things First Meeting Adjourned At 6:07 PM Presenter: Bruce Pankow & Alex Yazza D4-Rebecca Rowe (Excuse on File); D7-Devin Redbird Presenters: Cathy Thornton & Dale Enos TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Bereavement) APPROVED ACTION SHEET 7. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Branches of APPROVAL OF AGENDA 8. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-97-02 and to Community Council the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley to Participate Changes were requested-Move the reception after the No Longer Recognize the Gila River Rodeo Association PO Box 2138 and Accept Funding on Behalf of the Community from presentations; Leave resolution #19 on agenda; Change Presenter: Jason Hauter Sacaton AZ 85247 the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs to heading on resolution #3; Table report #4, #7; resolution APPROVED PHONE: (520)562-9720 Support the Boys& Girls Clubs of America’s Program for #4, #8, and New Business #1 TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Fax: (520) 562-9729 Youth APPROVED AS AMENDED 9. A Resolution Approving an Agreement between the Gila The second regular monthly meeting of the Gila River In- Presenter: Jason Hauter, Dustin Williams & Jason Jones AMENDED MOTION: Add under Reports, #11 Investiga- River Indian Community, Allottees, Bureau of Indian Affairs dian Community Council will be held Wednesday, July APPROVED tive Internal Audit Report with the Western Area Power Administration to Grant and 15, 2009, 9:00 a.m., Community Council Chambers, 8. A Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the October MOTION CARRIED Easement to the Western Area Power Administration for a Governance Center, Sacaton, Arizona. 1, 2008 Agreement between the Gila River Indian Com- SWEARING IN CEREMONY – OATH OF OFFICE 50 Year Term CALL TO ORDER munity and Osborn Maledon 1. Charmaine Escalante, Community Council Secretary Presenter: Linus Everling Presiding chair Governor Rhodes called meeting to order Presenter: Jennifer Giff/Law Office Chief Judge Annette J. Stewart administered to Oath to APPROVED at 9:00 a.m. APPROVED Ms. Escalante; she was accompanied by her mother Cor- 10. A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to Busi- INVOCATION 9. A Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the October rine Escalante ness Lease BL00090772, A Lease between the Gila River Councilman Myron Schurz provided the invocation 1, 2008 Agreement between the Gila River Indian Com- Council Secretary’s staff presented Ms. Escalante with a Indian Community and LDR-Zenith Maricopa, LLC ROLL CALL munity and Rothstein, Donatelli, Hughes, Dahlstrom & bouquet of flowers. Presenter: Linus Everling Roll call sheet being passed around Schoenburg, LLP Executive Officers Present At Roll Call PRESENTATION APPROVED Presenter: Jennifer Giff/Law Office 1. A Presentation to the Community Council, District One, 11. A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to Busi- Governor William R. Rhodes APPROVED Community Housing and Dean Douglas ness Lease BL001102007, a Lease between Certain Allot- Council Members Present At Roll Call (Addendum to the Agenda) Presenter: Tina Notah Enas ted Land Owners of Land within the Gila River Indian D1-Augustine Enas, Arzie Hogg; D2-Jewel Whitman; D3- 10. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing an Agree- Community Manager Tina Notah-Enas presented D1 Community, the Gila River Indian Community and LDR- Myron Schurz, Rodney Jackson; D4-Darrell Gerlaugh, ment between the Gila River Indian Community and Eliz- th Community Council Representatives Augustine Enas and Zenith SWE 40 and Pecos, LLC Rebecca Rowe; D5-Delane Enos, Franklin Pablo, Sr., abeth Rosenbaum for Legal Representation during Arzie Hogg, D1, Community Housing, and Dean Douglas Presenter: Linus Everling Brenda Roberson; Brian Davis, Sr.; D6-Anthony Villareal, FY2009 for ICWA Matter in Iowa with the shovels used during the groundbreaking cere- APPROVED Sr., Terrance B. Evans Presenter: April Olson/Law Office Council Members Present After Roll Call monies for the Blackwater housing project recently com- 12. A Resolution Approving the Bylaws of the Council of APPROVED pleted. Elders D7-Devin Redbird (9:05) ORDINANCES MINUTES Presenters: Pete Jackson & Gerald Brown Executive Officers Absent None None APPROVED Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel (Travel Status) UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS 13. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Indian Commu- Council Members Absent 1. Department of Community Housing Report for June, 1. COMPUGIRLS Participant Research Topic nity Department of Environmental Quality to Process D4-Barney Enos, Jr. (Travel Status), John Antone (Travel 2009) Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Scott United States Department of Energy Grants Status); D5 Albert Pablo (Excuse on File) Presenter: Nellie Gilmore REPORT HEARD Presenters: Margaret Cook & Ann Marie Chischilly APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATUS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL REMAIN 2. Gila Crossing Community School Update APPROVED Request to add ADOG report; under Unfinished; Busi- STATUS QUO Presenter: GCCS Administration 14. A Resolution to Approve a Streamline Process for the ness in Executive Session as #5; Move #9 resolution be REPORT ACCEPTED REPORT HEARD Gila River Indian Community Departments and Programs moved to #1; everything else move down one; -Accept 2. Fresenius Medical Care Modular 3. Annual Audit Report for the Gila River Indian Care Cen- to Apply for Grant Opportunities under the American Re- resolution #4 material; Add resolution #10 regarding Presenter: Jo Rene’ DeVeau ter covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ICWA case in Iowa; Table Resolution #5-No material; REPORT ACCEPTED Presenter: Mark Klein Presenter: Richard Fuller Keep I4 for discussion; -Table J4; Add appointment of Motion to Enter Executive Session REPORT HEARD APPROVED Children’s Court Judge to New Business as #5; Dispense 3. Sever and Transfer of Water Rights under the Globe 4. Department of Health Resources Mid-Year Report 15. A Resolution Rescinding GR-184-99 which Approved a New Business #1; Request to Table Report #4; Table Re- Equity Decree (Executive Session) Presenter: Henry Walden Fifty (50) Year Homesite for Brianard Johns and Approving port #2-No material Presenter: Jennifer Giff/Law Office TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA a Fifty (50) Year Homesite Assignment Agreement for APPROVED AS AMENDED REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. Status Report on Treatment Water Facility June Marion Pablo, District Two of the Gila River Indian MINUTES Motion to Exit Executive Session Presenter: Henry Perales Community and Designated as Drawing No.30208-0301- 1. May 7, 2008 (Regular) RECOMMENDATIONS 1, 2, & 3 APPROVED REPORT HEARD 01 APPROVED AS AMENDED 4. Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority 6. North Central Aquifer Cleanup Project Update Report Presenter: Pamela Pasquale REPORTS (GRICUA) Board Term Expiration Declare Vacancy Presenters: Margaret Cook & Glen Stark APPROVED *1. Department of Health Resources Mid-Year Report Presenter: GRICUA Board REPORT HEARD 16. A Resolution Rescinding GR-68-99 which Approved a Presenter: Henry Walden VACANCY DECLARED deadline 08/13/09 at 12 noon 7. Chronological History Army Corporation of Engineers Fifty (50) Year Homesite for Abigail Jane Enos and Ap- REPORT HEARD and appointment made 08/19/09 Presenter: Rod Tuttle proving a Fifty (50) Year Homesite Assignment Agreement *2. Chronological History Army Corp of Engineers (Addendum to Agenda) TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA for Erika Pratt, District Four of the Gila River Indian Com- Presenter: Ron Tuttle 5. Arizona Department of Gaming 8. CEOT Second Quarter Report – May, 2009 munity and Designated as Drawing No. 30408-0438-01 REPORT TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA nd Presenter: Jennifer Giff/Law Office Presenter: Richard Narcia & Dale Gutenson Presenter: Pamela Pasquale 3. Tribal Education Department Curriculum Specialist 2 rd OPTION B APPROVED REPORT HEARD APPROVED and 3 Quarter Reports NEW BUSINESS Motion to Enter Executive Session 17. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-88-85 and Ap- Presenter: Jeff Thornburg *1. Impacts to American Indian AHCCCS Members 9. Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. Monthly Report proving the Amendment of Subdivision AZ-15-27 in District REPORT HEARD Presenter: Richard Narcia (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Three of the Gila River Indian Community 4. Child Care and Development Fund Tribal Plan for Gila DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Harold Baugus & Board of Directors Presenter: Monica Antone River Indian Community for the period of October 01, 2. Invitation for Community Council to Attend NIMS Train- REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVED 2009 – September 30, 2011 ing 10. Gila River Gaming Commission General Report – 18. A Resolution Designating a Parcel of Community Land Presenter: Melissa Madrid Presenter: Tim Sanders March 2009 (EXECUTIVE SESSION) in District Four and Six for the Purpose of a Utility Corridor TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA NIMS TRAINING ON AUGUST 20 THRU 22, LOCATION Presenter: Scott Sanderson & Courtney Moyah and Granting a Right-of-way Easement to Department of 5. Citizenship Award Winners to Washington, D.C. TO BE DETERMINED REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Public Works, Gila River Utility Authority and Gila River Presenter: Karla Cuny 3. Department of Homeland ARRA Grant Application for 11. Investigative Internal Audit Report (addendum to Telecommunications, Inc. for the Purpose(s) of Constrict- TABLED BY MOTION D-4, D-5 and D-7 Fire Stations and Request for Support agenda) ing, Installing, Operating and Maintaining Electric, 6. First Nations Development Institute’s Native American of Funding Operating Costs Presenter: Arthur Felder Telecommunications, Water and Wastewater Services as Asset Watch Initiative and the Distribution of the Related Presenter: Mark Openshaw & Alex Yazza Motion was amended to exclude all be the Council, Law Shown in Drawing No. 40606-0495 Gila River Indian Community Case Study as part of the APPROVED Office, and Presenter Presenter: Joshua Mike First Nation’s Report, Native American Asset Watch Ini- 4. One (1) Appointment to the Gila River Health Care REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVED tiative Rethinking Asset – Building in Indian Country (GRHC) Board of Directors Motion to Exit Executive Session 19. A Resolution Approving Final Financing for the Pima Presenters: Lucius Kyyitan & Brian Bennon Presenter: GRHC Board of Directors RESOLUTIONS Leasing & Financing Corporation, a Community Chartered REPORT HEARD TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Angelene Corporation, for the Development and Construction of the Motion to Enter Executive Session (Addendum to Agenda) Veon Rainbolt into the Gila River Indian Community Casino Expansion Project 7. The American Indian Probate Reform Act’s Purchase 5. Appointment of Children’s Court Judge Presenter: Francisco Osife Presenters: Arthur Felder & Jason Hauter Option at Probate (Executive Session) Presenter: Governor Rhodes APPROVED APPROVED Presenter: Kimberly Dutcher/Law Office JAY PEDRO APPOINTED 2. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Clarissa Marie ORDINANCES REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Juan into the Gila River Indian Community None Motion to exit executive session None Presenter: Francisco Osife UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS ADJOURNMENT APPROVED 1. 2008 Mul-Cha-Tha Fair & Rodeo Final Report *1. A Resolution Approving Modification No. 1 to the Gila Motion made and seconded to adjourn 3. The Gila River Indian Community Council Hereby De- Presenters: Zuzette Kisto, David Yesk &Alia Maisonet River Indian Community, Operating Budget for Fiscal Meeting Adjourned At 12:35 Pm lays the Enactment of Title I, Chapter 5, Court of Appeals REPORT ACCEPTED Year 2009 * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) and Appellate Procedures Ordinance from July 1, 2009 to 2. Tribal Law & Order Act 2009 Presenter: William R. Rhodes & Arthur Felder October 1, 2009 Presenter: Kiyoko Patterson APPROVED Page 14 Gila River Indian News August 2009

PUBLIC NOTICE vidual leases may be tiered. Each Agri- cultural Lease application would con- BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS tinue to be reviewed in accordance with (BIA) the National Environmental Policy Act PIMA AGENCY (NEPA) of 1969 requirements and in AND accordance to the current NEPA com- GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMU- pliance policies developed for agricul- NITY (GRIC) tural leasing and permits that are FOR PROPOSED currently utilized by the local BIA, Pima Agency. The agency procedures PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMEN- and various processes for NEPA com- TAL ASSESSMENT (PEA) pliance evaluates the resources based FOR AGRICULTURAL LEASING on the specific proposal and a required AND PERMITING site-specific environmental review by BIA and GRIC shall occur, with docu- The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), mentation, prior to a lease or permit Pima Agency, is releasing a Public No- action being approved. tice for a proposed, Community-Wide, The level of support our Customers Programmatic Environmental Assess- NEPA Process and Public Comment ment for Agricultural Leasing and Per- Period receive after the sale is one way we mitting. The BIA is preparing a Programmatic Environmental Assess- The NEPA process requires Federal distance ourselves from the competition. ment (PEA) to evaluate the potential agencies to take into consideration the impacts of issuing future agricultural environmental consequences of pro- leases and permits on the Gila River posed actions as well as input from the public and agencies. To comply with Average Service Call Response Time 4.0 Hours Indian Community (GRIC), Maricopa NEPA, a PEA will be completed for this Experienced and Knowledgeable Technicians and Pinal Counties, Arizona. Prepara- project. I.T. Certified Support Team tion of the proposed PEA is intended to to Handle all Copier Network and Connectivity issues improve the environmental review process for the entire agricultural lease As part of the NEPA process, public Simple and Accurate Invoices program, managed by the BIA, Pima comments, questions or concerns are Quick Delivery of Equipment/Parts/Supplies Agency, on the GRIC. requested for the proposed PEA. Please provide written comments on the proj- Currently, 37,000 acres of GRIC land ect to the following official by close of are under agricultural lease, with an- business on August 31, 2009: other 50,000 acres that are projected to be and have the potential for evalua- Ms. Cecilia Martinez, Superintendent tion for leasing over the next 20 years. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima Agricultural lease parcels are located Agency community-wide on GRIC lands. In P.O. Box 8 general, the agricultural lease parcels Sacaton, Arizona 85247 There’s never traffic along the “Extra Mile.” range in size between 10 and 40 acres. Telephone Number: (520) 562-3326 Lease holders are able to put the land Fax: (520) 562-3543 into agricultural use with water avail- able to the parcels through existing All comments received become part of services from San Carlos Indian Irri- the public record associated with this gation Project-Indian Works, SCIIP- action. Accordingly, your comments IW, Maricopa Colony and Gila (including name and address) will be Crossing Irrigation Projects. Addi- available for review by any person that tional farmlands on GRIC utilize wishes to review the record. At your re- ground irrigation water wells. Access to quest, we will withhold your name and farm units is typically available via the address to the extent allowed by the existing community transportation net- Freedom of Information Act or other work; however, access road construc- applicable law. Call Greg Turlington 480-208-5566 tion or other Rights-of-Way and easements may be proposed, if neces- If you have any questions regarding sary, with prior approvals from BIA the Draft PEA or the content of this and GRIC. letter, please contact Mr. Pete Over- ton, Pima Agency Environmental Pro- The PEA would provide a baseline of tection Specialist, at 520-562-3326, extension 2235. project-related environmental resource data and impacts analysis in which fu- ture environmental review for the indi-

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