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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 19, NO. 17 Change Service Requested Change Service Sacaton, AZ 85147 P.O. 459 Box River IndianGila News GRIC to appeal ruling regarding freeway Communications & Public stop the construction of the pro- peal is pending. most important and sacred natu- Affairs Office posed South Mountain Freeway. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis ral resources.” Gila River Indian Community The Community will appeal the said, “The Community will con- Gov. Lewis also said, “The decision denying their challenge tinue to challenge the decision Community cannot stand idle The Gila River Indian Com- to the United States Court of Ap- allowing this project to proceed while the proposed freeway de- munity Council voted unani- peals for the Ninth Circuit, based in order to protect the Commu- stroys South Mountain and its mously on Aug. 26 to appeal in San Francisco, and will seek nity’s borders, its members, and trails, shrines, and archaeologi- the recent ruling of the Arizona an injunction to stop construc- South Mountain, or Muhadagi cal sites.” federal court in their challenge to tion of the freeway while the ap- Doag, one of the Community’s PRESORTED Permit No. 25 STANDARD U.S. Postage Sacaton, AZ GRPD looking to deter graffiti with abatement team PAID

er GAT Technician said, “It cer- tainly has raised awareness.” He said more and more peo- ple are calling the police about graffiti in the Community. Tate and Brokeshoulder IN the GRIN agreed that although graffiti may appear harmless, it does reflect Letter to Standing negatively on the appearance and safety of the Community. Rock Sioux Tribe When the GAT was estab- Page 3 lished, there wasn’t a handbook on how to crack down on graffiti, FY17 Budget so Brokeshoulder and Tate experi- ence was crucial to defining poli- Outreach meetings cies and procedures. Page 4 Tate said, “[We] wanted to make the Community, the elders GRBC TV Guide and the kids feel safe…especial- ly for visitors from outside of the 9/4 - 9/10 Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Community, because you want A community service worker paints over graffiti on Olberg Bridge which was supervised by Gila them to feel welcome.” Page 4 River Police Department’s Graffiti Abatement Team. He said that appearances can say a lot, that’s why it’s important Christopher Lomahquahu Recently the GRPD Graf- and [they] wanted to get a pro- to clean up the graffiti. Fireman to get new Gila River Indian News fiti Abatement Team was out in gram started that would be able to To the average individual, District 2 to supervise communi- suppress graffiti and deter every- kidney graffiti appears all the same, but ty service related to vandalizing thing that was going on in GRIC When it comes to graffiti, the GAT is able to determine if it Page 5 public property. that was gang-related,” said Graf- the Gila River Police Department is the work of an individual or a “Back in 2011 the Communi- fiti Abatement Technician Todd isn’t laying off those who wish gang marking their territory. National Park to vandalize public property and ty Council saw there was a prob- Tate. homes. lem with graffiti in the districts Steve Brokeshoulder, anoth- Continued on Page 6 Service turns 100 Page 6 Gila River Farms office relocates back to the Farm’s area Billy Allen: Arizona old Property and Thomas R. Throssell State and University Supply building Gila River Indian News behind the U.S. of Arizona history Post Office on Page 7 North Sacaton Over the past year Gila River Road, where they Farm’s office location has been in Reach out to your have been ever a state of flux after a storm dam- since. brothers and sisters aged the original office building, Once again located off of Old Highway 93, in arms the Farm’s staff is causing it to become condemned on the move to a Page 8 and forcing staff to relocate. new location, and The storm damaged the facil- this time, it’s back Gila River Police ity’s septic system and mold was to their old stomp- found during an inspection of the hosts Mixed Martial ing grounds, the building’s vents. This forced the Gila River Farms. Arts clinic in Farm’s office staff to relocate to As of Aug. Gila River Indian Community’s District 5 22, the new office Page 9 building module, Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN located just south The Gila River Farms new office building module is open for business. of the original of- Elder Fraud fice that was con- is the place to come now to get at 212 North Old Highway 93 presentation in D6 demned over a year ago, is now in contact with Gila River Farms. Road. open for business and can provide We just moved starting [Aug. 17]. For more information about Page 10 the Community with its propane It took us three days to get every- purchasing propane, hay, or to and hay needs. thing moved over and [Aug. 22] look for a job, call (520) 315- GRPD Incident Don Manuel, GRF Assistant was the first day that we were of- 3965 or send a fax to (520) 315- Log and COMPStats General Manger said, “Now we ficially open.” 3775. are back, we are here…[and] this GRF’s new office is located Page 11 Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. “Proudly serving the Gila River Indian Community since 1988”

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Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Lt. Governor Monica L. Antone Community Council Representatives District 1 Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman There were no words, nor District 2 goodbyes between us Mom. I Carol Schurz have spent many years, isolated and separated from you. Alone District 3 Carolyn Williams in my own humility. So I know Rodney Jackson what loneliness feels like. But ever since you left, I have never District 4 Jennifer Allison felt completely alone and empty Christopher Mendoza inside, like everything that I have Barney Enos, Jr. come to know and understand Nada Celaya in this world ceased to exist. I District 5 have nothing left but the simple Robert Stone memories of you and the love Franklin Pablo, Sr. Brian E. Davis, Sr. we shared. I lie awake at night Marlin Dixon thinking and remembering all the things you taught me, the morals District 6 Anthony Villareal, Sr. and the wisdom you instilled in Sandra Nasewytewa me. I still hear the sound of your Charles Goldtooth voice and your laughter. I laugh District 7 and cry, I cry and smile knowing Devin Redbird you are with God and our hagins. Dancing, dancing strong, dancing Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer good on the other side. I wrote Shannon White, many songs that I want you all to Community Council Secretary hear, allow me, walk with me the Gila River Indian News rest of my days. I love and miss June M. Shorthair In Loving Memory of ways remember your funny ways [email protected] and jokes you tell and when that Until we meet again you my woman of war. Director of CPAO Matthew Marley Lewis makes me happy, I know that you Wus’um Hagin’s (520) 562-9851 03-27-90 – 08-21-11 are happy too. I watch the boys Your loving son Eaglebear Roberto A. Jackson and they remind me of you when Vincent Michael Thomas [email protected] It is now five years since you you were a little boy. You will al- Managing Editor have been gone and I still can’t ways remain in their hearts forever (520) 562-9719 let you go. I think of you every because you are their father and much too me and always will. The Mikhail Sundust they will never forget you. When- fact that you are no longer here [email protected] day and realize that I have missed Community Newsperson five years of your life to not see ever I, the boys and the family will always cause me pain but (520) 562-9717 you grow into adulthood and to think of you and how blessed we you’re forever in my heart until Christopher Lomahquahu take care of your boys (Sidney are to have had you in our lives we meet again Maria. [email protected] and Ian). I have been cheated and while we are here in the liv- --Marsha Flores Community Newsperson from your life because of a drunk ing world and we think of you, you Vigil Date: September 24, 2016 (520) 562-9718 will never die. Marley it is now driver. I turned away from God For: Maria Del Carmen Chavez Thomas R. Throssell because I was angry and hurt. It time for you to go home and Rest [email protected] Those special memories of At: District 6 Service Center took some time for me to reflect in Paradise. We love you and will Community Newsperson always be missing you. you will always bring a smile if 5230 St Johns Rd (520) 562-9852 that I need God in my life so I put my heart in his hands and asked We love you Marley only I could have you back for Laveen, AZ 85339 Gina Goodman Time: 6 p.m. -10 p.m. [email protected] for forgiveness and to let me try to Dad, Mom, Sidney, Ian, Jord- just a little while. Than we could GRIN Secretary II go on with my life without you. I han, Clara, Drea, Denise, Tony, sit and talk again just like we used All Choirs Welcome (520) 562-9715 somewhat feel some peace. I will Amy and Aunties, Uncles and to do. For more information Call: Write to: tuck you deep in my heart and Cousins You always meant so very Marsha Flores (520) 315-0107 Editor, GRIN there you will remain. I will al- P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 Published letters or columns do not neces- sarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or Gila River Indian Community. LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Let- ters should be limited to 200 words and be in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed with the writer’s true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or columns without a complete signature, name, address or phone number will not be acceptable to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the right to edit submitted materials for grammar, spelling and content. Gila River Indian Community P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520)562-9715 www.gricnews.org Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in any form without consent from the Gila River Indian Community Page 4 Gila River Indian News September 2, 2016 Two outreach meetings held to discuss FY2017 Budget Christopher Lomahquahu members. munity has already seen Gila River Indian News Gov. its first payment from the Lewis said recent leasing of water At a meeting held at with the credits to the City of Chan- the District 1 Multipurpose coming fis- dler which will go into the building on Aug 24, trib- cal year, it PWF. al leadership provided an would allow Lt. Gov. Antone said, overview of the Fiscal Year the Com- “We met [with] each de- 2017 budget before an as- munity to partment and entities out- sembly of tribal members. establish a side of the Community that Gov. Stephen Roe Family Ad- we fund.” Lewis said that the Execu- vocacy Cen- She said the budget is tive Office and Community ter (FAC). also inclusive of GRIC vet- Council are working co- The erans groups and the Urban operatively to prepare the FAC will Members Association that budget, which was passed be located receives a share of finan- at a special Community at the old cial assistance from the Council meeting on Aug. youth home Community. 26. in Sacton, The new budget also A second outreach which has shows how the Community meeting was held at the been under- saving money by utilizing District 6 Learning Center, going reno- Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN the Facilities Maintenance for tribal members living vations. It Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis gives a presentation at the District 1 Multipurpose Building gymnasium on Aug. 24 Department to do a major- on the West End. will serve at an outreach meeting covering the FY2017 GRIC budget. ity of the reconstruction at “[We] are looking at as place for the FAC. two budgets this evening, children to vent children from falling Management Information Other key issues dis- She added that housing the operating budget and go that have been sexual- through the cracks in the Systems. cussed at the budget meet- is still kept at a high pri- the capitol projects bud- ly, physically and mentally system by placing more “We have a computer ing were the importance ority and that some of the get,” said Gov. Lewis. abused. accountability on the enti- system that is in need of of maintaining the tribe’s expenditures in previous The capital projects “We are going to have ties that will care for their upgrades that will be get- water infrastructure and years were used to build budget is a separate portion staff working together that well-being. ting much needed improve- agricultural resources that infrastructure like water of the overall funds used will be on call 24/7, be- “For my administra- ments to infrastructure,” could be used to benefit lines, which are sometimes towards public projects cause [we] know things tion, along with Lt. Gov. said Gov. Lewis. GRIC. non-existent in some areas that pertain to the districts, don’t happen between 8 to [Antone]…we want to The plan is to create GRIC Treasurer, Rob- of in need or replacement like district service centers, 5,” said Gov. Lewis continue working for the a more robust data center ert Keller, said the estab- due to age. or toward tribal govern- The FAC will imple- protection of [our] children that will house the Com- lishment of the Permanent To cap off the high- ment projects. ment a team approach con- and to improve our Tribal munity’s servers and will Water Fund allows the lights of the FY17 budget The operating budget sisting of a diverse range of Social Services,” said Gov. include a backup system Community to maintain was the creation of the Gila ensures there are adequate professionals from the le- Lewis. that will be located at Gila its canal infrastructure River Veterans and Family monies for programs that gal field to social workers. Another item on the River Telecommunica- through water leases and Services program, is ex- are vital to the health, safe- He said it is an ini- list of FY17 improvements tions, Inc., should the pri- credits. pected to become opera- ty and well-being of tribal tiative that works to pre- is to the Community’s mary system go down. He said that the Com- tional in early 2017.

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Communications & Public izona. We also want to acre-feet of water it can of water, but to use it the Community has stored an snow pack in the Gila Riv- Affairs Office address Community mem- use each year. There are Community must pay the average of 180,000 acre- er water shed; the more Gila River Indian Community bers’ specific questions 325,851 gallons in an acre- energy bill to move this feet of CAP water per year snow, the more Gila River about the Community’s foot of water, which means water over 200 miles from to create long-term stor- water. The Community Do you have questions water settlement and what the Community’s annual the Colorado River to cen- age credits. Long-term does not pay anything to about the Community’s the Community plans to do entitlement is more than tral Arizona. storage credits are water have Gila River water de- water and water settle- with its water today, and in 213 billion gallons of wa- ● The Community rights that can either be livered to its lands. ment? the future. ter. currently uses between sold or used in later years Groundwater Recently there have If you have a question The Community’s 30,000 -70,000 acre-feet by recovering these credits Under the water set- been many questions about about water please send an water comes from many of CAP water each year from underground. One tlement, the Community the Community’ water and email to: [email protected]. sources but the three larg- to supplement other water credit equals one acre-foot can pump and use 171,700 how it is used. Through You can also send a est sources of water are sources used for irrigation. of water. acre-feet of groundwater December 2016 the GRIN letter to: Central Arizona Project ● Each year, approx- Gila River Water each year. The Commu- will publish a new article Editor, GRIN (CAP) water from the Col- imately 70,000 acre-feet The Community’s ex- nity currently does not about water in each edi- P.O. Box 459 orado River, Gila River of CAP water is obligated pects to receive 125,000 pump this amount of water tion to help Community Sacaton, AZ 85147 water, and groundwater. to other water users under acre-feet of Gila River because it wants to pro- members understand the CAP Water existing water leases and water each year under its tect its aquifer from over water settlement, which is Basic Facts About The The Community is en- exchanges, most of which Globe Equity Decree en- pumping. The amount of a complex agreement in- Community’s Water titled to 311,800 acre-feet were approved as a con- titlement. The amount of groundwater the Commu- volving the United States, Under the Commu- of CAP water each year. dition to the Community’s Gila River water the Com- nity can use can be sig- the State of Arizona, and nity’s water settlement, it CAP water is the Commu- water settlement. munity receives each year nificantly increased if by many stakeholders in Ar- has a maximum of 653,500 nity’s most plentiful source ● Since 2010, the depends on the amount of recharging its aquifer. GRFD Shift Commander to receive kidney transplant

Thomas R. Throssell IgA Nephropathy, also is no stranger to dangerous Gila River Indian News known as Berger’s disease, situations. However, while is a type of kidney disease helping others may come caused when an antibody, naturally to him, putting his Ever since he was di- called immunoglobulin A name on the transplant list agnosed with a kidney dis- (IgA), becomes lodged in and asking for help was a ease at the young age of the kidneys, resulting in in- more difficult task. 13, Jairus Pierce knew he flammation or scarring that “I’ve always tried to had to live life a little dif- can hinder the organ’s abil- give,” said Pierce. “And ferently than most in order ity to filter waste from the for me to ask for help was to keep his condition from bloodstream. incredibly difficult to do. I getting worse. Pierce said that he am always there for some- Last year, even after didn’t pay too much atten- one when it is their worst spending decades avoid- tion to his condition when day. It’s my job as a fireman ing salt, processed foods, he was a child, but as he to make them have a better proteins and focusing on grew older, he began to fo- day. So, for me to have to a diet full of vegetables cus more on his diet. ask for that help was very and fruits, Pierce learned “Maybe around 25 to difficult.” that his kidneys were only 30 years of age is when I Even though the news Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN functioning at 20 percent, actually started paying at- was devastating, Pierce GRFD Shift Commander Jairus Pierce will receive a kidney transplant on Sept. 6. meaning weekly dialysis tention to my health,” said was humbled by the large after dealing with a life-long kidney disease. treatments and the need for Pierce. “I started noticing amount of support from his a kidney transplant. my blood pressure was a family and colleagues, a artificial kidney hummed Pierce was on duty, check- no idea who it is. Who does The 44-year-old Shift little bit elevated and start- few of whom even offered and beeped, he would sit, ing off a piece of equip- that for someone else? That Commander spent the past ed to try to eat better.” to donate their own kid- confined to a chair for over ment at Lone Butte Casino, takes a very special per- 14 months on the kidney Since that time, he be- neys. three hours. he received a phone call son,” he said. transplant list and now, after gan avoiding protein, salt, “It was certainly over- “You are [confined] that would change his life. Pierce will soon un- hearing he will be receiving processed foods and phos- whelming,” Pierce said. to a to a chair, you can’t… “I received a phone dergo surgery to receive a transplant on Sept. 6, is phates. But even with all “The outpouring of support move around, you have call from Mayo Clinic,” a kidney transplant, and finally looking towards the his effort to eat healthy, his that I received, the offers of to…be still as they’re said Pierce. “The nurse while his story may have future with a smile and a bit kidneys continued to dete- kidney donations, [it was] cleaning your blood,” he identified herself from the a happy ending, there are more optimism. riorate. very humbling,” he said. said. “You’re hoping noth- donor team and I immedi- still others out there; men, Pierce’s journey to Fourteen months ago “To think, who am I to de- ing goes wrong with the ately broke down into tears. women, and children who this moment began when Pierce’s doctor told him serve this?” machine and you’re hoping It was a very overwhelming are still waiting, living he was 13-years-old, on a that his kidneys weren’t Learning that he need- that everything goes well experience,” he said. day-to-day wondering if family trip to Lake Tahoe. functioning well and that ed a new kidney was just with that particular dialysis “Just the emotions, they too will be fortunate It was during this vacation he needed a kidney trans- one issue amid a plethora treatment.” [a] kind of relief that there enough to receive the ulti- that he first learned of his plant. of problems. While waiting “Just the sensation you is hope, that tomorrow is mate gift, the gift of life. kidney disease. “I’ve got to admit, that for a kidney, he also en- get, feeling drained…hav- going to be a better day,” To learn more about “I became very ill, was pretty devastating,” dured weekly dialysis treat- ing them pull your blood Pierce said. “That I am Jairus Pierce and stay up to flu-like symptoms,” said said Pierce. “My entire life ments because his own kid- out, cleaning it and putting going to be able to see my date with his story, find his Pierce. “I started to urinate had kind of built up to this neys could no longer clean it back in. It literally sucks grandkids grow up. That I Facebook page by search- blood, essentially very dark moment in time, so I was a his blood. the life out of you. There am going to be OK.” ing for “Jairus needs a kid- urine. They took me to a little bit prepared for it.” Three days a week, is no other way to say that. “It was just an abso- ney.” To learn more about doctor [who] had a sus- As GRFD’s Shift Pierce would sit next to a di- You feel like you have just lute…humbling experience organ donation or to be- picion that I had IgA Ne- Commander and having alysis machine as it cleaned had your life pulled out of to find out that the donor is come an organ donor visit phropathy and sent me to a worked in the department excess water and waste you, and some days, it is anonymous. I’ve never met the Donor Network of Ari- specialist, at which time it for the past 19 years, Pierce from his blood. While the extremely difficult.” that person before in my zona at dnaz.org. was confirmed,” he said. Not long after, while life,” said Pierce. “I have

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Christopher Lomahquahu Casa Grande ruins is old- sibility and when we make Gila River Indian News er than the NPS. It was decisions regarding man- brought under federal agement of places Like It’s been 100 years protection before it was a Casa Grand Ruins Nation- since the National Park national park,” said Dave al Monument, we have to Service was created by Carney, NPS Chief of In- take into consideration the President Woodrow Wil- terpreta tion and Education. needs and desires of those son to care for some of the Today the park re- future owners, because country’s oldest and most ceives over 75,000 visitors they have an equal stake, cherished landmarks. per year and serves as a an equal share as those Today, the NPS has gateway into the past, a re- of us living today,” said over 412 national parks minder of the people that Pierce. throughout the Nation and once inhabited the land. After his remarks, attracts over 275 million Park Superintendent a decorated cake com- visitors each year. Karl Pierce said that the memorating the centennial To celebrate the mile- NPS would not be possi- achievement of the NPS stone, staff at the Casa ble without the interest of allowed the attendees to in- Grande Ruins National the public and that the citi- dulge in the occasion. Monument held an infor- zens of the nation are equal Carney said that the mal birthday celebration stakeholders in preserving birthday celebration isn’t touching on the history of Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is one of 412 national parks that attract a the future of the national the only thing lined up this the NPS on Aug 24. total of 275 million visitors each year. On Aug. 24 a celebration was held to recognize the parks. year and there will be an Within the network of National Park Service’s 100 years in existence. He said the responsi- American Indian festival the parks system, the Casa bility to preserve sites of on Nov 19. nity, it is a historical link to ture built by the Huhugam Grande Ruins National 1918. historical and cultural im- “We are bringing back the Huhugam, an industri- about 700 years ago. Monument stands as one of The park holds the portance is not only for in- the American Indian arts ous people that once settled According to a Casa the most unique sights be- honor of being the first dividuals who travel to the festival and that will be a along the Gila River and Grande Ruins National cause of its cultural signifi- pre-historic reserve that park today, but for those whole day event that will across central parts of the Monument press release, cance to the O’otham tribes was, created by President who lived in the past and take place here…it’s one state. the site was established of Arizona. Benjamin Harrison, who those who have yet to be of the larger events at the Called the “Great in 1892, well before the For the people of the recognized the importance born. Casa Grande Ruins,” he House,” or Sivan Vahki, it creation of the NPS, and Gila River Indian Commu- of protecting the site. “[We] have a respon- said. is the most prominent struc- joined the parks system in “Interestingly enough,

Graffiti abatement program are changing up their game Brokeshoulder pervise individuals doing trouble.” all the time,” said Brok- “We work a lot with community service for oth- So far the program page 1 shoulder. [our] officers, because it er crimes. has been able to deter in- The team aims to re- database has grown to keep “One of the most gives us more opportuni- Brokeshoulder said, dividuals from committing duce the amount of graffiti up with the latest trends in important things that ties to go out [there] to con- “Periodically me and Todd the same crime again. Put- in the Community through gang markings and sym- [GRPD] can do is build a duct investigations and fol- will try to talk to the indi- ting in a days work paint- the use of a database and bols, which can prove use- paper trail…you’ll have low-ups to fill out reports,” viduals about how [you] ing over graffiti or cutting other police resources to ful to officers during an in- the documentation and said Tate. are going to change your down weeds, not to men- help convict or deter indi- vestigation. information ready when Although the GAT pri- life…how to funnel [that] tion paying a stiff fine are viduals. “They’re doing differ- the officers are investigat- marily works to deter and energy through some other some of the reasons why Over the years their ent stuff with tagging. They ing certain crimes,” said cover up graffiti, they su- way, instead of getting in crime doesn’t pay.

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For more information about natural gas pipeline safety, visit swgas.com/safety or call 1-877-860-6020. September 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 7 ly used synonym is “stan- ton Indian School. opened its doors. In 1899, named Rufus Arizona ar- dards.”) In 1925, Tempe State one of their games was rived on campus. No nine When the Normals be- Teachers College “Bull- against the Tucson Indi- lives though — six months gan organized football they dogs” played the Sacaton an Training School. (The later the student newspa- A’AGA often played against local Indians, winning 55-0. The Tucson Indian School (aka per, the Arizona Wildcat, Something to be told high schools. The Phoenix Bulldogs first homecoming “Escuela”) was established reported “...while endeav- By Billy Allen Indian School Braves beat was in 1926 against Phoe- in 1888 by the Presbyterian oring to perform gymnastic the “Normals” in 1896 and nix Indian School; final Church. In 1894, the head stunts in the limbs of a tree Do you feel that cool big envelope in the mail – four years later, the Braves score: a 0-0 tie. Overall of the Indian School, Rev- to which he was tied, Ru- breeze? September ‘at jiva! football season tickets for beat the “Owls.” These the Normal/Bulldog record erend H. Billman, resigned fus Arizona..fell and was Time to think about sweat- the Normals - make that games were big events, again the Phoenix Indian to become chancellor and hung.” Eventually Wilbur ers; so:ba – a hot breakfast Owls – no, make it Bull- and railroad tickets to ride School was 12 wins, 7 loss- later president of the Uni- and Wilma took over the soup made from old torti- dogs – correction, Sun from Tempe to Phoenix es, 1 tie. versity of Arizona.) roles of mascots. llas; sitting jekkud or out- Devils arrived. Through went for 35 cents! (A side In 1932, the Bulldogs On Thanksgiving Day When I was a child, side. Time to toss and kick the many years, Arizona note: back in 1900, a pound beat the Casa Blanca In- 1894 the University of Ar- my father would take us around the ol’ ko:ji elidag State University athletic of coffee was 9 cents and dians by a score of 99-0! izona hosted the Tempe to watch ASU football – or pig skin and pretend we teams have competed under a can of Campbell’s Soup “Sun Devil” was first used Normals. A crowd of over for free. We’d climb the are bol cicvidam or ball those names. When ASU was 5 cents. Not sure if on Nov. 21, 1946 – the re- 300 watched the Normals eastern butte to watch the players. Ancient ball courts was founded in 1885 its “Indian tacos” were being sult of a student body vote win the very first Territorial games, boulders for seat- in our homeland show original name was Arizona sold back then.) earlier in the month. In Cup, 11-2. The U of A got ing. I didn’t know of the our fondness for healthy Territorial Normal School. In 1905, a Universi- 1948, Sparky made his de- its name in 1914, when they O’otham/Piipaash connec- competition. As time went (That name might seem a ty of Arizona publication but. Bert Anthony, a Walt traveled to California to tion back then and now on we joined mainstream bit strange – “back in the placed five Indians on the Disney artist who designed play Occidental, losing 14- I think all of us will be American sports. Can you day” teachers’ colleges All-Arizona Team: Doolit- the ASU mascot, also de- 0. The Los Angeles Times watching the games togeth- imagine any modern tribal were often called “normal tle and Johnny of Phoenix signed the old Stanford In- wrote, “The Arizona men er. fair without a tournament, schools” because teachers Indian School; Mathews of dian symbol. showed the fight of wild- Information was gath- rodeo, or a run! taught academic “norms.” Tucson Indian School; Pet- On Oct. 1, 1891, the cats.” The name stuck, and ered from several internet I was happy to get that Today the more common- gely and Whitman of Saca- University of Arizona the next year a live wildcat sites and all did not agree. Community Artist Series: Our People, Our Strength

Mikhail Sundust/GRIN Community artist Chandra Narcia with her exhibit at the Huhugam Heritage Center.

course through prayer and been sung for many, many tory and culture with oth- sharing her culture with years, and it’s so important ers kept her grounded, but others. Regular visits home for us to learn or to hear learning the cultures of oth- “really made me appreciate them, even, because those ers helped her grow. where I grew up,” she said. are...what we still have to Living in New York, A print titled Strength carry on.” she said, “you meet people of the Flow features wa- One of her favorite from all over the world and ter designs that represent prints, she said, “is the you get to know their cul- the history of the river one with the woman that’s ture.” the Akimel O’otham are grinding the corn, [and] “If any youth are in- named after. also the one titled Strong terested in leaving here and “That’s always been a O’otham Women. … So I going to school,” Narcia story that I share with any had two that were repre- said, “I think that’s great other person that’s not from senting women because because once you step out Artwork Courtesy of Chandra Narcia Gila River because that’s when talking about being of what you’re used to, it so important. … We’re this grounded, for me, the wom- opens up this whole new in bold creamy blues, reds, ple, the Akimel O’otham. Mikhail Sundust tribe here, and our water en presence in my life” was world of possibilities [and] greens and yellows with In addition to being O’oth- Gila River Indian News was taken, and that was ba- really strong. different cultures and learn- mesmerizing patterns and am, she is Hopi and Lagu- sically our lifeline that went Another print features ing.” names that evoke the his- na. through our community.” a Gila Monster with sun Narcia came back to Eight plywood boards tory of O’otham land (like In 2002 she left one She says, “Our river rays bursting behind it. Arizona in 2011. She now cling to the walls of the O’otham Animals & Leg- of the smallest towns in isn’t here physically, but it “That was one of my resides in Phoenix and Huhugam Heritage Cen- ends). Arizona and moved to the lives in all of us because we favorite ones. … Through- works for the Community ter exhibit hall, each One board wears imag- largest city in the country: are [the] Akimel O’otham, out my years, I’ve only as a graphic and web de- screen-printed with an im- es of cacti, another features New York City, where she River People.” seen one (in the wild),” she signer. In her spare time, age representing a different quail, and another abstract earned her Bachelor’s De- Narcia’s print of the said. “They’re very spe- she contributes to a number element of O’otham life. water designs. All bear el- gree in Communication quail is representative of cial creatures. That’s why I of non-profit and volunteer “These are symbols of ements of Narcia’s identity Design and Art History O’otham stories. called that piece Blessing.” groups. who we are,” said Chandra that reminded her of home from Pratt Institute. “We didn’t always Growing up in Saca- At her exhibit’s open- Narcia at the opening night and kept her grounded After seven years in the grow up hearing every ton, she said, she used to ing night, Tim Terry of- of her art exhibit at the while she was living far Big Apple, she moved to [story], so it’s kind of like go on bike rides with her fered a blessing. Huhugam Heritage Center. away. the City by the Bay, where we have to learn and re- dad, the former GRIC Gov. “I see Chandra’s work As the gallery filled “It’s a collective of she earned her Master’s in learn our culture,” she said. Richard Narcia. He would as sharing her thoughts and with friends, family, and who you are that helps you New Media (Web Design “These stories, they’re tell- point out landmarks and her feelings with the Com- other visitors Aug. 19, continue or get through & Motion Graphics) from ing us about our land, the plants to her and tell her munity,” he said. “She’s Chandra handed out paper what you need,” she said. the Academy of Art – San animals, and they’re also the history of their people a strong O’otham lady, a prints of her works to each Narcia is originally Francisco. teaching lessons.” while they rode through the strong person. … Himdag is guest. from Sacaton. She grew up Living away from Another print features desert. important, and that’s what’s The wood prints fea- there, learning the history home wasn’t easy, but, she a gourd. “Our songs ... have Sharing O’otham his- reflected in her work.” ture high contrast images and traditions of her peo- said, she was able to stay on Page 8 Gila River Indian News September 2, 2016 Local veteran issues challenge to check-up on veterans, make sure they are OK

commit suicide than civil- In an effort to bring “I definitely challenge ians. awareness to the issue of everyone here in the Com- The VA report noted veteran suicide and mo- munity to reach out to your that the majority of suicides tivate action in the Gila brothers and sisters in arms were committed by veter- River Indian Communi- and make sure that they are ans aged 50-years or older. ty, USMC veteran Roland OK.” But, while the 22Kill Enos Jr., instead of asking There are services Push Up Challenge has for 22 push-ups, is issuing a within the Community for brought attention to the different sort of challenge. veterans looking to get in- troubling issue of veter- “I would really like to volved with other veterans, an suicide, there are those challenge my fellow vet- including the AmeriCorps in the veteran community erans as well as concerned Veterans Serving Veterans who argue that bringing families and friends of vet- Program (520-562-3387), awareness to the problem erans, to actually go out Haskell Osife-Antone won’t do much to actually and talk with them in per- American Legion Post 51 stop it from occurring. son, call them on the phone, (520-215-5151), Ira H. According to Carl message them and just to Hayes American Legion Forsling, retired United see how they are doing,” Post 84 (520-562-8484), States Marine Corps pilot said Enos. and the Pee Posh Veter- and columnist for taskand- “Sometimes wounds ans Association (602-273- purpose.com, a military that are sustained with 3752). Photo Credit: iStock news and lifestyle website, combat experience are Veterans looking Instead of push ups for the 22 Push Up Challenge, veteran Roland Enos, Jr. is asking the awareness doesn’t help not visible, they are in the for assistance or family Community to reach out to local vets and make sure they are OK. solve the problem. In fact, mind, [in] dreams, [and] members and friends of a Thomas R. Throssell Association, $77 million ing asked to do 22 push- it might hinder assisting we definitely want to go veteran in crisis, can call Gila River Indian News of which went directly into ups to help raise aware- those veterans who need out and ask how our broth- the Veteran Crisis Line at ALS research. ness about the suicide rate help the most. ers and sisters are doing, 1-800-273-8255 and press Now, a new trend has among veterans. In 2014 the Ice Buck- “If people think whether [they] be an air- 1, or for more information been sweeping the Internet According to a Depart- et Challenge took the so- they’ve done their part to men, a sailor, a soldier, or visit VeteranCrisisLine.net garnering the attention of ment of Veteran’s Affairs cial media world by storm, help by just posting to so- marine,” said Enos. celebrities, athletes, and (VA) Suicide Data Report helping raise awareness cial media and don’t fol- U.S. veterans. released in 2012 that ana- about ALS (Lou Gherig’s low up with actually doing The 22 Push Up Chal- lyzed veteran death certif- Gila River Wellness Days are on Fire Disease), encouraging do- something to help veter- lenge, created by 22Kill, a icates from 1999 to 2011, nations for research into a ans, then an opportunity non-profit organization de- approximately 22 veterans cure for the deadly disease, to achieve real change has voted to preventing veteran commit suicide every day. and raising a whopping been squandered. Aware- suicide, is a new challenge Meaning that veterans are $115 million for the ALS ness is nice, but action is where participants are be- 21 percent more likely to essential.”

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Boxing gloves smacked against punching mitts and bodies hit the mats in the Vah-Ki Multi- purpose Building August 20. The Gila River Police Department hosted a free Mixed Martial Arts clinic to connect with Commu- Mikhail Sundust/GRIN nity members in a unique A youth works on a boxing drill with a member of the Gila way. River Police Department on Aug. 20 in District 5. Community “The main idea we members trained with local athletes during the clinic. wanted to get across to- Leroy Antone, Sr. of cers talked to the audience day is [to] share with you Gila Crossing brought his about the hobbies they en- what we do outside of the son Leroy Antone, Jr. to joy. Officer Adam Boyd Mikhail Sundust/GRIN MMA trainers and fighters pose with members of GRPD following the clinic in District 5. uniform,” said Detective the event “just for the ex- said he spends time train- Community members trained and heard presentations from officers about their interests. Manuel Duarte to the group ercise. And I like to watch ing for and competing in of Community members UFC.” Plus, he said, “We ultra-marathons. School Fairburn acknowl- preciative of GRPD’s at- The Wellness Cen- in the gymnasium. He said like doing this kind of stuff Resource Officer James edged the tensions between tempt to bridge the gap be- ter also contributed to the typically, people only ever together.” Milano does sprint triath- the police and the commu- tween the officers and the event, setting up a training see a police officer in “a sit- Leroy and Leroy Jr. lons and practices kung-fu. nities they are sworn to Community, especially the circuit with ropes, speed uation that’s gone bad, and like to go to Community Officer Ester Poolaw is on protect across the nation. youth. She said it was great ladders, and medicine balls. you need assistance. But health events along with a softball team in Tucson. They don’t see each “to see my sons enjoying The Boys & Girls Club – we also want to interact the rest of their family. The The event is part of other as people, he said, this event...get out of [the Komatke Branch donated with everyone [at events] junior Antone said he espe- GRPD’s efforts to connect but he concluded, “We’re house] and to interact with the wrestling mats. like this.” cially liked doing the heavy with Community members all people, we all love stuff officers.” Duarte said the GRPD Duarte, a GRPD of- rope exercises and learning on a friendlier level. and we all have jobs, fami- She has three sons, two is trying “to reach out and ficer and a mixed martial takedowns on the mat. Officer Michael Fair- lies, hobbies. ... Everybody of whom, she said, already let people know that we arts fighter in his spare Community mem- burn knows how familiarity has somebody they care want to go into the military love where we work, so we time, shared his passion ber Mark Fairburn, 17, between the public and the about and that loves them after high school. Officer want you to get to know us, for MMA with Commu- said he enjoyed the event. police can be beneficial to too. We’re all the same.” Fairburn in particular, she so that you feel safe and nity members through the A wrestler for Maricopa both. Having grown up in District 5 Community said, has been especially in- comfortable when you call event, where kids learned High School, the senior District 6, he said, now as member Carol Alphus said, fluential in the boys’ lives, for our help.” how to punch, grapple and said working with the pros a police officer, familiarity “That’s awesome that offi- and thanked him for being On Sept. 7 from 8 – defend themselves. taught him some new tech- with the families and cul- cers can come out of their a role model for her sons. 10:30 a.m., the Department “Never initiate, nev- niques. ture makes things smoother professional [setting] and A number of MMA will host “Coffee with a er start the fight,” Duarte After the fighting and when trying to quell a tense then get into their com- gyms volunteered their Cop” at the District 3 and said, but practicing MMA grappling lessons, Duarte situation. fort zones to relate to us time, equipment, and per- 7 Service Centers, where is “a way of exercising and introduced a number of his “A lot of people, espe- Community members and sonnel to support the week- people will be welcome to self-defense.” fellow officers to the group cially in the West End, they to share their hardships end event in District 5, in- visit with officers and get It wasn’t just for kids, and had them share their all know me, so when I go [as well as] what they do cluding Fight Ready, Team to know the people behind though. The event was open hobbies and interests. out there it makes my job off-duty and how they keep Driven, U.S. Elite Combat, the badge that are policing to all Community mem- Seven GRPD offi- easier,” he said. themselves healthy and fit.” and the World Fighting their neighborhoods. bers, regardless of age. Alphus was very ap- Federation. GRIC member named ‘25 Under 25’ Mikhail Sundust social well-being,” accord- recreation aide for the Dis- did take…really liked it so Gila River Indian News ing to the UNITY, Inc. trict 5 Service Center, she they’re really looking for- website. helps plan, organize, and ward to going next year.” “I’m unable to find run events for Community Garcia loves teaching Anissa Garcia was the words to describe how members. others, especially younger named one of the 25 Under proud and thankful I am of She said, “A lot of O’otham, about their cul- 25 Native Youth Leaders at my daughter Anissa and her what we do is plan the ture. the United National Indian commitment to serving her events, and we have fitness “What I was told Tribal Youth, Inc. Confer- community,” said Garcia’s classes for both the youth is, when we learn things ence in Oklahoma City, mother, Darren Pedro-Mar- and the adults.” She also [about our culture], it’s Okla., July 22-26. tinez. “Anissa is very curi- runs the game room for not meant for us to keep to Garcia is a former ous and ambitious when it youth members, and partic- ourselves, it’s meant to be member of the Akimel comes to learning about her ipates in community clean- passed on,” she said. “Like, Photo Courtesy of Anissa Garcia O’odham/Pee Posh Youth O’otham culture from the ups with the Department of if we learn a song, we’re Anissa Garcia at the United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc Council, a former Miss history of the people to its Community Housing. not supposed to be stingy Conference where she was named to the “25 Under 25” list. Gila River First Attendant, current events…and in turn One of her favorite with it, we’re supposed to and most recently had her likes to share with others events to participate in is pass it on to other people so UNITY Conference. Gar- people, a trait she learned artistic photography fea- what she’s learned, all the the O’otham sister tribes’ that we can [pass it] on and cia taught youth from oth- from her mother. tured in an exhibit at the while remaining humble.” Unity Run in March. that way our traditions will er tribes about thoka – it’s “I feel that it is im- Huhugam Heritage Center. While on the Youth “I really pushed for us stay alive.” significance and how it’s portant for young adults to Garcia is extremely in- Council, Garcia learned to to be able to take a few kids As a member of the played. Then she had the be active in their commu- volved in her community, connect with her culture from the recreation pro- Youth Council, she’s been students play a short game nity,” said Pedro-Marinez, said co-worker and friend and traditions in ways she gram,” she said. “There are to UNITY many times, but in the conference center. “Through her volunteering Ariel Moristo, who nomi- hadn’t been able to before. a lot of kids that go to Sky- this year, she said, “It was Though she is working she has learned the impor- nated her for the award. “I was taught the songs line just across the street different because I wasn’t full-time, she is actively en- tance of respect for others, “She’s always out and by Antonio Davis when he and they come over here with Youth Council.” gaged in pursuing her edu- learning to understand di- about,” she said. “She’s was an advisor on the Youth after school and just hang She and all the 25 cation, taking online class- verse cultures as well as really involved with ev- Council,” she said. During out and stuff, so I thought Under 25 nominees were es this semester through her own, and continues to erything. Even if she isn’t that time she also started to it would really benefit them sponsored by the Shakopee Central Arizona College. develop leadership skills all asked to help, she’ll still learn the traditional dances. if they would go on the run Dakota community, so she In high school, Garcia the while building positive end up helping.” Now she is a member and learn about [it].” didn’t have to ask GRIC was the president of the self-esteem.” The 25 Under 25 of the Gila River Basket She said a lot of young for funding. Food, travel Casa Grande Union High Garcia continues to be Award “recognizes and cel- Dancers group, led by Le- people are interested in and hotel accommodations School Amerind (American active in her community. ebrates the achievements of land Thomas. At 21 years, learning about their culture, were taken care of. Indian) Club. Now she is a On Oct. 8, she will repre- Native youth leaders under she is the oldest member “but they don’t know where “It was a really, really Youth Board Member for sent GRIC in the Miss In- the age of 25, who embody and helps instruct and lead to start and I know how humbling experience,” she the Gila River Indian Com- dian Arizona Pageant, to be UNITY’s core mission and the younger dancers. that feels.” The D5 Service said. munity Utility Authority. held at the Chandler Center exudes living a balanced Garcia is also very Center took about six kids All 25 Under 25 award Any group Garcia is a for the Arts at 6:30 p.m. life developing their spiri- involved in her Communi- on the Unity Run this past recipients, were expected part of she feels a need to tual, mental, physical and ty through her work. As a year. “The ones that we to host a workshop at the make it better and serve the Page 10 Gila River Indian News September 2, 2016 Professionals advise the Community on preventing elder fraud

Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Betty Delano, with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, provided outreach to the elders Mario Torres, GRIC Caregiver Coordinator, gives tips on preventing elderly fraud in the on fraud and other dangers. Community.

Christopher Lomahquahu Betty Delano, who was sign up for a paycard, people out there that are us- having it direct deposited and Social Security Num- Gila River Indian News also on hand, with the Ar- which can lead to not hav- ing [this] service.” into a bank account or re- bers in order to lure people izona Attorney General’s ing enough funds to buy es- Joanne Miles-Long, a ceive a Bank of America into giving financial infor- Fraud can be a fright- Office said that her depart- sential goods. Supervisor with the Trib- paycard. mation away. ening experience for any- ment provides outreach to Paycards function like al Per Capita Office was She said using the Miles-Long said, “In one and it can take a lot the elderly on fraud aware- a debit or credit card and discussed ways to pre- Bank of America paycard this day and age, emails of time and effort to clear ness. are mainly used by indi- vent fraudulent acts from involves minimal fees and can contain malware or things up with the banks, Recently, there has viduals who do not have a happening to elders who there is more security that computer viruses that could credit card companies and been an increase in busi- bank account. receive per capita pay- other companies don’t of- retrieve information un- the authorities. nesses that offer easy-to- The paycard can be re- ments. fer. knowingly from the person It’s a crime we don’t use paycards to patrons. loaded at any time through “It’s a source of in- More recently, fraud infected.” think can happen to us, but “We have had a few the routing of funds from an come for [us] and could be has gone beyond the phys- Torres said, “Some sit- it is a good subject to be families who are concerned employer or other sources subject to fraud and abuse ical means of stealing, be- uations that involve elders aware of, especially among about their elderly mem- of income like a social se- if we are not careful about cause many scammers have arise from when family the elderly. bers going to [these] one- curity or per capita check. how we handle it,” said turned to doing their busi- members steal from their The Gila River Indi- stop check cashing places From service to ser- Miles-Long. “Keep [your] ness online to prey on the elderly relative.” an Community Caregivers located off of the Commu- vice the monthly mainte- address and phone number elderly. Check fraud, stolen Program, the Tribal Per nity,” said Torres. nance fees and usage fees updated…because [that] Delano said a growing property and identity are Capita Office and the Ari- District 7 Elderly Liai- vary on what is charged to information will come into trend many criminals will serious crimes with severe zona Attorney Generals Of- son Caseworker Mary Kris the balance of the card. our database to ensure that turn to is soliciting goods consequences. fice discussed the issue of Kyyitan said that one of her “We want to make sure your check is going to the and services through phish- He said the moral of elder fraud during a presen- elderly clients, who didn’t [you] are not taken advan- correct address.” ing scams and pretending the story is to use common tation held at the District 6 have a bank account was tage of and that we have Instead of being to be family members, sense and to be very aware Elderly Center on Aug. 12. using a paycard service that taken steps and measures mailed a per capita check charities and lottery draw- of who has access to your Caregiver Coordinator charged hefty fees for using to prevent it from happen- there are other alternatives ings. information. Mario Torres said that it is the service. ing to [you],” said Kyyitan. for elders to get their per These types of scams Delano said, “The gen- important for the elders to The concern is that “Hopefully you can let capita check. appear in the form of an ad- eral rule about fraud is the know about what kinds of elders may not be aware people know about [this], The options include vertisement or email asking old adage, ‘If its too good measures are being taken to of the high fees when they because there may be more picking it up in person, for bank account numbers to be true, it probably is.’” prevent elderly fraud.

Families enjoy yoga, fun run/walk, and more at local breastfeeding awareness event

Thomas R. Throssell Gila River Indian News

To help educate and inform Gila River Indian Community mothers about the ins-and-outs of breast- feeding and baby nutrition, the Tribal Health Depart- ment’s Genesis program held a breastfeeding aware- ness event at the District 2 Service Center on Aug. 18. Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Community mothers, From left, Judi Thompson, Diabetes Prevention Specialist, both pregnant and postna- Kyrie Dukepoo, Administrative Assistant, and Nicole tal, participated in a yoga Watson, Genesis Nutritionist. class, fun run/walk, and en- World health Organization tionist, Nicole Watson, said joyed a healthy snack at the (WHO), breastfeeding is of the local event, “The event’s yogurt bar. the best way to provide nu- whole purpose is…to have The festivities were trients to a newborn baby an event for our prenatal Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN held to commemorate and mothers should exclu- and breastfeeding moms. Father, Nicholas Rhodes holds his 2-year-old daughter Nilah Rhodes, as her mother Aylah Voltares takes part in the yoga class. National Breastfeeding sively breastfeed from birth The event also encourag- Awareness Month. August to six-months of age. WHO es moms to be physically for physical activity during exercise was the main fo- feeding Awareness Month is National Breastfeed- also encourages mothers active as well as have a prenatal is that it will help cus of the event, it wasn’t is all about. ing Awareness Month and to continue breastfeeding healthy snack with us,” she with labor. It will also the only attraction. The lure For more information the first week of August is babies up to 2 years or old- said. help keep mom at a steady of a free stroller and a deli- about breastfeeding, new- World Breastfeeding Week. er and is asking people to Watson stressed that weight. It just keeps mom cious fresh-fruit yogurt bar born and child nutrition, Both events are held to pro- “Support [moms] and to physical activity is also flexible [for] when it is time may have been the icing and to learn ways to stay fit, mote breastfeeding and im- breastfeed anytime, any- important for both prenatal for her to go into labor. She on the cake for many local pre- or postnatal, call the prove the health of babies where,” in an effort to make and postnatal mothers, and is really going to need that mothers looking to educate Genesis program at (520) in the United States and communities more breast- can provide a multitude of strength,” she said. themselves about breast- 562-2237. around the world. feeding-friendly. benefits. While information feeding, which in the end, According to the Genesis program nutri- “Some of the benefits about breastfeeding and is what National Breast- September 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 11 Gila River Police Dept. Ranger named Conservation Officer of the Year

Mikhail Sundust Use Planning and Zoning spends a lot of time in the foundation of his impact as other de- Gila River Indian News Office, the Gila River Fire rural areas of the Commu- a conservation officer.” partments Department, the Bureau of nity and has occasion to Conley said one of his on a solar Ranger Mariano Con- Indian Affairs, the Cultur- witness some rare wildlife. favorite parts of the job is well that ley has been with the Gila al Resources Management He’s seen mountain lions, interacting with Commu- is meant River Police Department Program, the Tribal His- bobcats, even deer in the nity members and youth to provide for more than 14 years, and toric Preservation Office, Estrella Mountains. to teach them about Arizo- water for in that time has proven his the Department of Public Conley grew up in Gila na wildlife at Community the Com- hard work and dedication Works, Animal Control, Bend, and is familiar with events. munity’s to the Gila River Indian and many other entities. the O’otham land, language “For example,” said wild horses Community. “All these departments and culture, which is part Barber, “in 2008, he ini- and other Last month, he was work together,” he said. of why he loves his job, tiated Community fishing wild ani- awarded the Conservation “We have one common he said. “I understand the clinics [and] he has facili- mals, while Officer of the Year award goal, and that’s to serve the importance of a small com- tated games to teach young diverting by the Native American public – to protect the land, munity.” people how to cast a fishing them away Fish & Wildlife Associa- the water, and the people, Ranger Conley works rod.” He also teaches the from more tion. But, he said, his work as well as the culture.” closely with the Depart- youth to identify different populated, is always made worthwhile He said the successes ment of Environmental fish by their unique mark- dangerous because of the team of peo- and sustained conservation Quality. In fact, it was the ings. areas. ple that he and the GRPD efforts in the Gila River DEQ Director Ondrea Bar- He said, “If they’re Barber Photo Courtesy of Department of Navajo Nation Rangers work with. Indian Community are due ber who nominated him for able to identify the fish [in said, “He Fish & Wildlife “There’s a slew of to the combined work of all the award. the game], it helps them responds GRPD Ranger Mariano Conley won the people the Rangers get to the different divisions with- In her nomination let- identify when they go off to wildlife in the GRPD, as well as the ter, she wrote, “Ranger the Community, like, ‘oh emergen- Native American Fish & Wildlife Society work with. It’s just such an Conservation Officer of the Year for 2016. incredible profession,” he various GRIC departments. Conley’s knowledge about that’s a catfish or that’s a cies, and said, and listed just a few of “As far as accomplish- wild animals and habitat trout.’ And they’ve already volunteers conservation efforts are the departments the Rang- ments, it’s one big accom- and his interest in protect- got the handle for casting a to monitor GRIC’s resident regularly performed by ers work with, including plishment because we work ing and educating the pub- rod and reel.” wildlife species. Ranger Ranger personnel for the the Department of Environ- as a team.” lic about the Community’s Conley and DEQ are Conley loves the job he betterment of the Commu- mental Quality, the Land As a Ranger, Conley natural resources are the working with a number of is doing and ensures that nity.” COMPSTAT Community profile Cycle 8 (August 8, 2016) Gila River Police Department Incident Log August 7th – August 13th VIOLENT/PROPERTY CRIMES COMMUNITY WIDE Cycle 7 Cycle 8 PART I CRIMES PART I CRIMES YEAR- 12/30/14 - 12/29/15 - 15/16 6/14/16 - 7/12/16 - % Change CYCLE-TO-CYCLE TO-DATE 8/10/15 8/8/16 %Chg 7/11/16 8/8/16 Certain reports may not be Theft – An air condition- HOMICIDE 0 0 0% HOMICIDE 2 2 0% available or are currently ing unit was reported sto- RAPE 2 2 0% RAPE 21 14 -33% under investigation which len from the Sacaton Super ROBBERY 1 2 100% ROBBERY 9 14 56% GRPD holds the right to re- Market. AGG ASSAULTS 9 9 0% AGG ASSAULTS 105 65 -38% strict public release. Status: Under Investigation BURGLARY 4 9 125% BURGLARY 37 38 3% THEFT 26 14 -46% THEFT 187 193 3% Theft - A vehicle was seen AUTO THEFT 3 5 67% AUTO THEFT 23 35 52% Calls for Service: 520 near the old Residential TOTAL VIOLENT 12 13 8% TOTAL VIOLENT 137 95 -31% Number of Arrests: 39 Programs for Youth build- TOTAL PROPERTY 33 28 -15% TOTAL PROPERTY 247 266 8% Community Events – None ing taking bricks and plac- TOTAL PART I 45 41 -9% TOTAL PART I 384 361 -6% listed ing them into a vehicle. PART 1 CRIMES CYCLE-TO-CYCLE District One- (Blackwater) Status: Under Investigation 30 No incidents regarding Part Theft – A tablet was taken 20 1 crime from the owner and later 10 District Two – (Sacaton recovered. The owner is re- 0 # OF INCIDENTS HOMICIDE RAPE ROBBERY AGG ASSAULTS BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT Flats) questing charges of theft to Cycle 7 0 2 1 9 4 26 3 No incidents regarding Part be filed. Cycle 8 0 2 2 9 9 14 5 1 crime Status: Charges forwarded. District Three- (Sacaton) District Four- PART 1 CRIMES YEAR-TO-DATE 300 Aggravated Assault – Of- Stotonic Area 200 ficers were dispatched to No incidents regarding Part 100 the HuHuKam Memorial 1 crime 0 # OF INCIDENTS HOMICIDE RAPE ROBBERY AGG ASSAULTS BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT Hospital in reference to an Lone Butte Area 2015 2 21 9 105 37 187 23 assault between a male and Theft – A shirt valued at 2016 2 14 14 65 38 193 35 female. Security stated the $41.99 was recovered from ** Statistics are Preliminary and Subject to further Analysis and Revision male ran into a room near a female as she attempted Created by COMPSTAT with Preliminary UCR Data the Pharmacy area. Offi- to leave the store; the alarm cers made contact with the sounded and the merchan- PART 2 CRIMES COMMUNITY WIDE male subject during a short dise was found in the fe- scuffle the male assaulted a males purse. The female Cycle 7 Cycle 8 PART II CRIMES CYCLE- PART II CRIMES YEAR- 12/30/14 - 12/29/15 - 15/16 6/14/16 - 7/12/16 - % Change police officer and was taken minor was turned over to TO-CYCLE TO-DATE 8/10/15 8/8/16 %Chg 7/11/16 8/8/16 into custody. her mother. ASSAULTS - SIMPLE 59 39 -34% ASSAULTS - SIMPLE 502 418 -17% DISORDERLY CONDUCT 15 9 -40% DISORDERLY CONDUCT 73 97 33% Status: Arrested Status: Charges forwarded DRUGS 19 27 42% DRUGS 213 165 -23% Aggravated Assault – A District Five- (Casa Blan- DRUNKENNESS 35 38 9% DRUNKENNESS 251 273 9% male was unwanted at a ca) SEX OFFENSES 3 3 0% SEX OFFENSES 48 41 -15% VANDALISM 38 49 29% VANDALISM 292 351 20% residence and police were Aggravated Assault – A WEAPONS 2 1 -50% WEAPONS 45 22 -51% called to assist in remov- male was stabbed in the ALL OTHER 41 34 -17% ALL OTHER 353 287 -19% ing the male. Before police Sweetwater Area; injuries TOTAL PART 2 212 200 -6% TOTAL PART 2 1777 1654 -7% arrived the male allegedly are non- life threatening. 29 27 PART 2 CRIMES CYCLE-TO-CYCLE strangled a female with an Status: Arrested 100 0 0 electrical cord. District Six – (Komatke). 50 54 50 38 34 Status: Arrested Auto Theft – A male re- 0 ASSAULTS - DISORDERLY 14 18 Aggravated Assault – A ported his vehicle (1997 DRUGS DRUNKENNESS SEX OFFENSES VANDALISM WEAPONS # OF INCIDENTS SIMPLE CONDUCT 227 265 male was transported to Honda Accord) stolen from Cycle 7 59 15 19 35 3 38 19 38 2 HuHuKam Memorial Hos- Vee Quiva Casino. Soccer Cycle 8 39 9 27 38 3 49 1 pital for stitches regard- jerseys valued at $900.00 ing an injury he sustained were in the vehicle at the 600 PART 2 CRIMES YEAR-TO-DATE 400 above his eye during a time it was stolen. 200 physical altercation that he Status: Under Investigation 0 DISORDERLY ASSAULTS - SIMPLE DRUGS DRUNKENNESS SEX OFFENSES VANDALISM WEAPONS was involved in with his District Seven – (Maricopa) # OF INCIDENTS CONDUCT boyfriend. No incidents regarding Part 2015 502 73 213 251 48 292 45 2016 418 97 165 273 41 351 22 Status: Arrested 1 crime

** Statistics are Preliminary and Subject to further Analysis and Revision Created by COMPSTAT with Preliminary UCR Data Page 12 Gila River Indian News September 2, 2016 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • August 17, 2016

ACTION SHEET 2015-2016 9. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From the Gila Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona Presenter: Jacque Bradley River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 REPORT HEARD To The City Of Scottsdale For Feeding Matters, Public CALL TO ORDER 8. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc., 2Q 2016 Update Health Partnership; Pediatric Feeding Struggles (G&MSC The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Presenters: Kathryn Zentgraf, Peter Quam forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) Council held Wednesday August 17, 2016, in the Commu- REPORT HEARD Presenter: Cheryl Pablo nity Council Chambers at the Governance Center in Sac- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 aton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chairman EXECUTIVE SESSION 10. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Governor Stephen R. Lewis at 9:13 a.m. 9. Monthly Financial Activity Report Ending July 31, 2016 River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues INVOCATION (Executive Session) To The City Of St. Johns Fire Department Respiratory Pro- Provided by Councilwoman Carolyn Williams Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller tection Program (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- ROLL CALL REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION mendation for approval) Sign-In Sheet Circulated MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Executive Officers Present: EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 Governor Stephen R. Lewis RESOLUTIONS 11. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Lt. Governor Monica Antone *1. A Resolution Consenting To And Approving The Acqui- River Indian Community’s States Shared Gaming Reve- Council Members Present: sition For Right Of Way For A Grant Of Easement For Gila nues To The City of Scottsdale For Arizona Helping Hands D1- Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg (9:15); D2-Carol Schurz; River Indian Community Department Of Transportation For Foster Kids (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- D3- Carolyn Williams, Rodney Jackson; D4- Nada Celaya, Project No. ROW_0499.D7.11 Crossing Allotted Land Par- mendation for approval) Jennifer Allison, Barney Enos, Jr., Christopher Mendoza; cels For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Manag- Presenter: Cheryl Pablo D5-, Marlin Dixon, Robert Stone; D6-, Sandra Nasewytewa ing And Maintaining A Roadway And Utilities Corridor By APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 Council Members Absent: The Gila River Indian Community Department Of Trans- 12. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila D5- Franklin Pablo, Sr., Brian Davis, Sr.; D6- Anthony Villa- portation Located In District 7 And As Shown In Drawing River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues real, Sr., Charles Goldtooth; D7- Devin Redbird Number 30712-0064-EA, Page 1 (NRSC forwards to To The City Of Scottsdale For Desert Discovery Center APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council with recommendation for approval) Scottsdale Inc., Environmental Education Exhibits (G&M- APPROVED AS AMENDED Presenters: Warren Wiltshire, Megan Jackson SC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (LIMIT TO 5 MIN- APPROVED Presenter: Cheryl Pablo UTES) *2. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Gaming Enter- APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 1. Kaye Dickson- Candidate for the Office of Pinal County prises, Inc. Operating Budget And Capital Projects Budget 13. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Sheriff For Fiscal Year 2017 (G&MSC forwards to Community River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues Presenter Kaye Dickson Council with recommendation for approval) To The City Of Casa Grande For The BlackBox Founda- MS. KAYE DICKSON PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW Presenters: Deborah Griffin, GRGE Board Of Directors tion, Setting The State Project (G&MSC forwards to Coun- OF HER RESUME AND HER PLATFORM. VARIOUS APPROVED cil with recommendation for approval) COUNCIL MEMBERS AND GOVERNOR STEPHEN *3. A Resolution Granting A Permanent Irrigation Easement Presenter: Cheryl Pablo R. LEWIS EXPRESSED WORDS OF WELCOME AND And A Temporary Construction Easement To The United APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 BOUNDARY CONCERNS. States Of America, For Reach Casa Blanca Canal On Por- 14. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila 2. Introduction of GRHC Dialysis Director, John Blake tions Of Allotted Trust Land Located Within The Exterior River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues Presenter: Dr. Jessica Doney Boundaries Of The Gila River Reservation And Setting To The City Of Casa Grande For The Natural Resources DR. JESSICA DONEY INTRODUCED MR. JOHN BLAKE. The Amount Of Compensation Due To The Community For Education Center, Farm Filled AG Ventures Program MR. BLAKE PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS The Community’s Undivided Interest In Such Allotted Trust (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for ap- BACKGROUND. VARIOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS, GOV- Land (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for proval) ERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS, AND LT. GOVERNOR approval) Presenter: Cheryl Pablo MONICA ANTONE EXPRESSED WORDS OF WELCOME Presenter: Henrietta Lopez APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 AND CONCERNS. DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 15. A Resolution Authorizing The Tribal Health Department 3. Introduction of Keith L. Graham Human Resources Di- 4. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila To Submit A Grant Application To The United States De- rector River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues partment Of The Interior, Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Office Presenter: Pamela Thompson To The City Of Casa Grande For The Casa Grande Lions Of Justice Services Indian Highway Safety Program, FY TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Club Vision Program (G&MSC forwards to Council with 2017 Child Passenger Safety Seat Program (G&MSC 4. Introduction of Lee Ann Wander Tribal Social Services recommendation for approval) forwards to Council with recommendation for approval; Director Presenter: Cheryl Pablo H&SSC concurs) Presenter: Pamela Thompson APPROVED Presenter: Christina Floyd TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila APPROVED REPORTS River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues 16. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Agreements *1. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Update To The City Of Casa Grande For The Casa Grande Rota- Between The Gila River Indian Community And DCI Presenter: J. Brian O’Neill ry Foundation Scholarship Program (G&MSC forwards to Group, LLC And Summit Consulting Group, Inc. For Public REPORT HEARD Council with recommendation for approval) Relations And Other Services For the Remainder Of Fiscal 2. Gila River Indian Community - Community Health Pro- Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Year 2016 (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- file: 2009-2013 APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 dation for approval) Presenters: Pamela Thompson, Christina Floyd 6. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Presenters: Office of General Counsel REPORT HEARD River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues APPROVED 3. Blackwater Community School Quarter 3 Report SY To The City Of Casa Grande For St. Anthony Of Padua 17. A Resolution Approving The Third Modification Agree- 2015-2016 Catholic School, Playground (G&MSC forwards to Council ment To The Credit Agreement Between The Gila River In- Presenter: Jagdish Sharma with recommendation for approval) dian Community And JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (G&M- REPORT HEARD Presenter: Cheryl Pablo SC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval, [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 EDSC concurs) 10-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 7. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Presenter: Ronald Rosier 11:02 A.M.] River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues APPROVED 4. Gila Crossing Community School Quarter 3 Report SY To The City Of Coolidge For The Coolidge Public Library, 18. A Resolution Modifying The Use And Distribution Of 2015-2016 Technology And Furnishings (G&MSC forwards to Council Monies From The Gila River Indian Community Permanent Presenter: Jeremy Copenhaver with recommendation for approval) Water Fund And Water Settlement Fund For The Operation REPORT HEARD Presenter: Cheryl Pablo Of The Gila River Indian Irrigation And Drainage District 5. Sacaton Elementary School Quarter 3 Report SY 2015- APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 And For The Purchase Of Central Arizona Project Water In 2016 8. A Resolution Authorizing A Grant Award From The Gila Fiscal Year 2017 (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- Presenter: Leslie Rychel River Indian Community’s State Shared Gaming Revenues mendation for approval) REPORT HEARD To The City Of Scottsdale For Office Of Diversity And In- Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller 6. Sacaton Middle School Quarter 3 Report SY 2015-2016 clusion, City Manager’s Office, Scholarships (G&MSC for- APPROVED Presenter: Philip Bonds wards to Council with recommendation for approval) 19. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-125-13, And REPORT HEARD Presenter: Cheryl Pablo 7. Casa Blanca Community School Quarter 3 Report SY APPROVED AT RESOLUTION #4 Continued on Page 13 September 2, 2016 Page 13

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The polls will be open signed by seven eligible voters from COURT DATE NOTICE be delivered or mailed to: room #2, 1st floor Restraining Order against the named from 8:00 a.m. your District. To obtain a petition to In Re Case: Seletstewa vs. Villalpando Gila River Indian Community FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN AFFECT defendant, Desiree Silas. to 5:00 p.m. get on the ballot, please contact Ms. Docket Number: CV 2016-0035 Department of Environmental Quality YOUR RIGHTS THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY CBCS’s Board meets at least once Flo Long at CBCS, (520) 315-3489. This case has been scheduled and Attn: Ryan Eberle JURISDICTION: SALT RIVER PIMA ORDERED THAT THE NAMED per month. Board members are Petitions must be returned to Casa YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR on Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97, Saca- MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY DEFENDANT IS expected to attend a School Board Blanca Community School no later the date, time and place designated ton, AZ 85147 COURT RESTRAINED FROM COMING Orientation for than 12:00 p.m. on below. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR your Physical Address: 45 S. Church St., BUILDING: #23 ABOUT THE NAMED Alex Blaine III New Members, which consists of a Friday, September 9, 2016. The hearing may be held in absencia and a Sacaton, AZ 85147 ADDRESS: 10005 EAST OSBORN IN ANY detailed overview of Casa Blanca following persons are eligible to vote warrant may be issued for your arrest, For further information, please contact RD. SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85256 MANNER: Community School’s day to day in the election (and sign petitions for forfeiture of your bond, judgment in Ryan Eberle at (520) 796-3781 or visit CONTACT: (480) 362-6315 [X ] FOR THE PERIOD OF: until the operations; Board candidates): Enrolled members favor of the other party, or jail time next scheduled hearing on October 5, our office located at 45 S. Church St., attend periodic work sessions (usually of the Gila River Indian Community may be ordered. Sacaton, AZ 85147. Our office hours DATE: October 6, 2016 St. Peter Media Release 2016 at 9:00 a.m. held over a two day period on the who are at least eighteen (18) and FURTHER, A WARRANT OF ARREST are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. weekend); attend various out-of-state who reside Issued by: F. Cooper WILL BE ISSUED, IF DEFENDANT to 5:00 p.m. trainings and conferences; have within District 3, 4, or 5 as of Septem- (Issued to all parties present.) St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic VIOLATES THIS RESTRAINING reliable transportation; be available to ber 15, 2016 OR Parent, grandparent, (X) Other: Status School will be participating in the ORDER. NOTICE OF CASA BLANCA reach by phone; and be available to or legal guardian whose name is on (X) Sacaton Judicial Center National School Lunch Program Date: 8/18/2016 COMMUNITY SCHOOL meet when file as the responsible party for a child 721 East Seed Farm Road and the School Breakfast Program. given short notice. If you are interest- currently P. 0. Box 368 As part of the Community eligibility BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE ed in running in the election, you must attending Casa Blanca Community Sacaton, Arizona 8524 7 Provision, St. Peter Indian Mission ELECTIONS ON THURSDAY, meet the following qualifications: Be School. Any questions regarding the (520) 562-9860 Catholic School offers healthy SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 at least twenty-one (21) years of age election should be directed to Ms. Flo TIME: 11 :30 a.m. The Gila River Indian Community meals every school day. Breakfast as of September 15, 2016 (the date of Long at School Office : 520-315-3489 Date: August 18, 2016 (GRIC) Department of Environmental costs $0; lunch costs $0. Parents & Guardians: The Casa election); Be a Community member; Quality (DEQ) is announcing the For more information, you may call Blanca Community School is pleased Reside in District 3, 4, or 5 and have 30-day public comment period for the Sister Carol Mathe at (520) 483- to announce that it will be holding an lived in the District in which you are issuance of the air quality operating 2864 or email at sister.carolm@ election on Thursday, running for at least one year permit for the following facility: gmail.com September 15, 2016 to fill two (2) prior to September 15, 2016 Have

Action Sheets from Page 12 NEW BUSINESS Council with recommendations for 1. Enrollment Invitation to Los Angeles, California (LSC for- approval) Approving The Amended Gila River Indian Community wards to Council with recommendation that any interested Presenter: Ronald N. Rosier Higher Education Program Policy Manual (G&MSC for- Councilperson attend, to come out of Dues and Delega- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE wards to Council with recommendation for approval; ESC tions) RECOMMENDATIONS 1 THROUGH 4 forwards with recommendation for approval and with rec- Presenters: Legislative Standing Committee MINUTES ommended revision) MOTION MADE AND SECOND ANY 1. May 4, 2016 (Regular) Presenters: Isaac Salcido, Jennifer Hinton INTERESTED COUNCILPERSONS ATTEND MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE APPROVED AND UTILIZE DUES AND DELEGATIONS 2. May 18, 2016 (Regular) 20. Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-29-03 And 2. GRHC Orientation Request for Council & Administration TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Amending Resolution GR-118-92 To Grant 46.91 Acres Of (H&SSC motion to forward to Council under New Business) ANNOUNCEMENTS Tribal Land To District Four For The Purpose Of Designing, Presenter: Myron G. Schurz >LITIGATION TEAM MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEM- Constructing, Operating And Maintaining The District Ser- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HELD ON SEPTEM- BER 1, 2016, 1PM, LAW LIBRARY vice Center, Senior Center, Recreational Facilities, Metal BER 15, 2016 >SPECIAL G&M MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, Shop Building And Any Future Community Service Facil- 3. RE-187-16; Pascua Yaqui Tribe, 2016 2016, 2PM, CCSO CONFERENCE ROOMS B&C ity On The Land Assignment As Shown in Drawing No. Historical Run Concurrence (CRSC forwards to >ESC WORK SESSION, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 40406-2776 (NRSC forwards to Community Council with Council with recommendation for approval) >CCSO OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 22 & recommendation for approval) Presenter: Paul Shorthair TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 FOR STAFF TRAINING Presenter: Nona Baheshone TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ADJOURNMENT APPROVED 4. Phoenix Diocese High School (Executive MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:28 p.m. ORDINANCES Session) (ESC made a motion to forward * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) UNFINISHED BUSINESS recommendations 1 through 4 as presented to Page 14 Gila River Indian News September 2, 2016

HHKMH - NEW NORTH PARKING LOT – IMPORTANT NOTICE – ESIGNATION KHC WALK-IN PATIENTS SeedSeed FarmD Rd.Rd. LEL G EN D

Patient Parking (Effective(Effective S eSeptemberptember 12 12,, 2 02016)16) 43 - Parking Areas 11 - Elder Parking In an effort to enhance your experience as a 20 - Handicap Parking patient of Gila River Health Care, please note that the check-in process at KHC’s Primary Care

83 - Parking Areas Department has changed. 7 - Handicap Parking Upon arrival at KHC, walk-in patients should check

Credential Parking in with a member of the Patient Registration Team Light Blue located at the windows. We will then call you back 6 - Parking Areas to take your vitals soon after. 1 - Handicap Parking Thank you for your patience and understanding as Hu Hu Kam Memorial R Reserved Parking we initiate this process that will ultimately benefit Hospital 5 - Parking Areas our patients.

Handicap Parking

2 - New Parking Signs Your Friends at Gila River Health Care

Building N Temporary #2 Entrance Construction Temporary

In our effort to improve patient parking at HHKMH during 42 Patient Parking DID YOU KNOW...? construction, we have clarified patient parking located in the Spaces North Lot with proper signage. GRHC Security will continue 20 Handicapped monitoring parking compliance to ensure patients have Beginningginning Saturday,Saturday, SeptemberSeptember 10, 2016, thethe Parking Spaces HHKMHHKMH cafef willill be b open on Saturdays S d with i h access to parking. 11 Elder Parking grab-and-go items available only. Spaces

Elevating Our Levels of Customer Service... OCTOBER 2016 GolfG Cart Transport Offered JUST MOVE IT From Point of Arrival 1 AND 3-MILE FUN WALK/RUN

SEED FARM ROAD BUS TRANSIT STOP 10/1: D4 Service Center = FREQUENTLY- RegistrationRegistration 7 AM Start Start 7:307:30 AM REQUESTED STOP 10/4: D1 Service Center Women’s Registration 5 PM Start 5:30 PM Health Clinic 10/6: D3 HHKMH Registration 5 PM Start 5:30 PM GOLFGOLF CCARTART Hu Hu Kam Memorial 10/11: D2 Ball Field / Park TRANSPORTTRANSPORT SERVICE Hospital Main Building Temporary ER / Podiatry Entrance Registration 5 PM Start 5:30 PM Parking Lot at HHKMHHHKMH 10/14: D7 Service Center Monday through Friday CCSD Registration 5 PM Start 5:30 PM Eye Cafeteria 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clinic 10/21: D5 Service Center DCP Registration 5 PM Start 5:30 PM The golf cart route is indicated on the Life map in green. The cart makes stops Center 10/25: D6 KHC all along the route including the bus Registration 4:30 PM Start 5 PM transit stop located on Seed Farm Road in front of the hospital. Just let All participants will receive a the driver know where you want to New Beginnings JUST MOVE IT T-Shirt. go! *For everyone’s safety, drivers will follow the route indicated on the map and will drop off patients as close to the entrance as possible. Registration will be onsite. In our efforts to assist patients with accessing HHKMH during construction, we encourage For event information, call the Diabetes patients to call the Cultural Customer Service Department to schedule a golf cart transport: Prevention Program: 520-562-7940. (520) 562-3321 Ext. 1424

LABOR DAY CLOSURE NATIVE AMERICAN DAY CLOSURE Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, the Komatke Health Center, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, the Komatke Health Center, and the Ak-Chin Clinic will be closed on and the Ak-Chin Clinic Monday, September 5, 2016. will close early at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Saturday Clinic will be open and will be closed on on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Friday, September 16, 2016. If you need medical assistance, visit the Emergency If you need medical assistance, visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital or call 911. Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital or call 911. Normal business hours will resume on Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Monday, September 19, 2016.

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