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Huge crowds attend the 72nd Anniversary Flag Raising Parade Requested Change Service Sacaton, AZ 85147 P.O. 459 Box River IndianGila News Thomas R. Throssell the brim with 119 floats led by a Gila River Indian News Post 84 Color Guard and three pa- rade Grand Marshalls: 102-year- On February 23, 1945, just old World War II Navajo veteran five days after the invasion of Sophie Yazzie, ’s broth- Iwo Jima, six Ma- er and Korean War veteran Ken- rines made their way to the top of neth G. Hayes, and and were pho- Jr., son of Iwo Jima flag–raiser tographed raising the American Rene Gagnon. flag, capturing one of World War Spectators cheered and ap- II’s most iconic images and mak- plauded passing floats filled with ing the six men war heroes. In rec- veteran dignitaries from across PRESORTED Permit No. 25 STANDARD U.S. Postage ognition of those six soldiers and North America and a variety Sacaton, AZ

the service of all U.S. veterans, of tribal nations, including Iwo PAID the 72nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Jima survivors, Oliver Babbitts, Flag Raising was held in Saca- Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. ton, Ariz. on Feb. 25, bringing out Begay, the Puyallup Tribal Vet- over 2,000 spectators from across erans Color Guard, Canadian vet- the United States and Canada. eran and member of the Montreal Tony McDaniel, Ira H. Lake Cree Nation Graham Mur- Hayes American Legion Post 84 dock, and World War II Army Adjutant, said that members of veteran Rev. Monsignor Edward IN the GRIN the post worked hard over the Meulemans. past seven months organizing the Representing the Gila River Harlan Bohnee annual event, and were glad to see Indian Community in the parade it finally come to fruition. were Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, obituary “We have veterans from ap- Lt. Gov. Monica Antone, a large proximately 16 different states,” group of St. Peter Indian Mission Page 3 said McDaniel. “They come School students carrying a U.S. down here for our weather and to flag, the Pee Posh Veterans Asso- GRBC TV Guide honor the World War II veterans, ciation, Pee Posh-O’otham Vet- especially Ira Hayes.” erans Association, the Gila River 3/5 - 3/11 “Seven months of putting Fire Department Honor Guard, Page 4 this together, today, it is all worth Achem A’al Indigenous Pima it, this is what it is all about,” Mc- Basket Dancers, the Gila River Daniel said motioning towards Basket Dancers, and much more. GRPD Incident Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN the long line of parade floats. As the parade wound down, Spectators catch a glimpse of a B-17 Flying Fortress at the 72nd Logs Thousands of spectators the large crowd of spectators Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade in Sacaton on Feb. 25. lined the sides of Casa Blanca made their way to the veterans’ Page 5 Road from Skill Center Road all memorial park where keynote Lewis said that while he had “His death marked the first time the way down to the Matthew B. speaker Gov. Lewis welcomed never met his grandfather’s broth- a Pima Indian was killed in the Flag Raiser’s son Juan – Ira H. Hayes Veterans Me- the audience to the Community. er, he was an inspiration to him Pacific Theatre in World War II.” visits GRIC morial Park where the grandstand “Each of our families has its throughout his life. Lewis said that several was located. stories of a son who went off to “My granddad’s brother en- months later in a letter to his own Page 6 The rumble of a chrome war and a daughter for who the listed [during] World War II… family, Ira Hayes said he had four-engine propeller driven B-17 service meant more than self, a [and] served as a member of been moved by Lewis’s willing- Billy Allen: Dance Flying Fortress caught the atten- relative we never got the chance the First Marine Division Rein- ness to give his own life to protect and Musical History tion of spectators as it performed to know well, but who we regard forced,” said Lewis. “[He] was the country. Just two years later, four separate flyovers, signaling with deep pride every single time also a dear friend of Ira Hayes.” on Feb. 23, 1945, Hayes, along Page 7 the beginning of the parade and we hear their name,” said Lewis. “Richard Lewis fought until with , Michael flag-raising ceremony. “In my family, that man is Corpo- a mid-January day in 1943 when More Iwo Jima The spectacle was filled to ral Richard Lewis.” he was killed in action,” he said. Continued on Page 8 Parade photos Gila River Royalty says farewell to 2016-2017 term Pages 8-9 Christopher Lomahquahu ters I never had…actually three Iwo Jima 8k and 2 Gila River Indian News other sisters I never had,” said a cheerful Apkaw. mile run Miss Gila River said it’s been She said being MGR made an extraordinary year represent- her stronger and that it brought her Page 9 ing the Community, as she and the closer to learning more about the Sacaton students Jr. Miss Gila River court see their Community through the teachings title reign coming to a close. handed down by her grandmother graduate from Oriana Apkaw stood dressed Eugenia Apkaw. in her traditional attire before a Copperfield said that while G.R.E.A.T. packed hall, reflecting on the past serving as Jr. Miss, there were Page 10 year of holding the title of Miss many high points during her Gila River at the District 5 Multi- reign. purpose Building on Feb. 18. Of all the accomplishments, New AmeriCorps Apkaw’s reflection on the Copperfield said the credit was Office opens at Hu many memories and accomplish- due in part to her family, who ments were one of many instances supported her choice to run for Hu Kam Memorial shared throughout the afternoon. the title. Page 11 Her remarks echoed similar They summarized their term joy as the current Jr. Miss Gila as a year of personal growth and River Deidre Copperfield, First bonding, as they learned to over- Community Council Attendant Lehua Lani Dosela and come the pressures of being title- Second Attendant Karissa Mark holders. Actions Sheet from came together to thank their sup- Mark said, “This has been an Feb. 15 Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN porters. Miss Gila River Oriana Apkaw gives an address at her farewell “[They] are like the three sis- Page 12 event in District 5 on Feb. 18. Continued on Page 11

March 3, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Harlan Bohnee, farmer, community leader, passes away at 81

Harlan Bohnee (Paákhoya and governance. Harlan was al- a Master of Business Adminis- - Little Frog), 81, a resident of ways an advocate for the success tration (MBA), graduating from Tempe, AZ, O’odham/Hopi, and of Native people. He created the the University of Massachusetts. a member of the Gila River Indian first tribal management degree Throughout his life he learned, he Community (GRIC) was called to program at Scottsdale Communi- led, and he inspired many lives. his heavenly home on February ty College where he worked for He will be greatly missed. 14, 2017. He was born October 8, 17 years, and built a successful He is survived by his wife, 1935 in Blackwater, AZ. agri-business on the Gila River Ruth; son, Gary (Patty); and three As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Indian Community. He was an daughters, Liz and Jean Bohnee Governor farmer, consultant, community active community leader serving and Kay Seven; a sister, Delores Stephen Roe Lewis leader and educator, Harlan led a on numerous nation building ini- (Alfred) Flores; daughter-in-law, Lt. Governor dynamic and impressive life, and tiatives for the Gila River Indian Josie Gaisthea; eight grandchil- Monica L. Antone touched many people on his jour- Community including the Tribe’s dren and seven great-grandchil- Community Council ney. He was a generous man who water settlement, industrial park, dren; and many nephews, nieces Representatives had a passion for sharing his cul- gaming enterprises, irrigation dis- and relatives. He was preceded District 1 ture, and teaching Native people trict, marina, heritage center and in death by his parents, Ruth and Arzie Hogg Photo courtesy of Bohnee family throughout Canada and the U.S. raceway. He is known to be the Eugene Bohnee; and a son, Gene Joey Whitman about economic development first member of the GRIC to earn Harlen Bohnee. District 2 Carol Schurz Gila Crossing Community School students hear presentation from Kaity’s Way

District 3 Christopher Lomahquahu ry travels to schools and commu- Carolyn Williams nities across the country to talk Rodney Jackson Gila River Indian News about teen dating violence and District 4 Seventh and eighth grade the organization she started in her Jennifer Allison students at Gila Crossing Com- daughter’s name. Christopher Mendoza Barney Enos, Jr. munity School were given a look Her story made headlines Nada Celaya into the tragic story of a Tucson across the country and led to the girl who was slain at the hands of passing of Senate Bill 1088 “Ka- District 5 Robert Stone an ex-boyfriend. ity’s Law,” in 2009 in the state of Franklin Pablo, Sr. At the GCCS assembly hall, Arizona Brian E. Davis, Sr. students gathered to hear a pre- It is a provision made to pro- Marlin Dixon sentation provided by Bobbi Sud- vide protections for teens caught District 6 berry on teen dating violence on in an abusive relationship. Anthony Villareal, Sr. Feb 9. Sudberry said Kaity’s Way Sandra Nasewytewa Charles Goldtooth Sudberry’s daughter, Kaity, is about getting teens and adults was shot and killed in 2008 by more aware about abusive rela- District 7 her abusive ex-boyfriend Daniel tionships. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Devin Redbird Byrd. Sudberry started Kaity’s The victim of an abusive re- Bobbi Sudberry talks to Gila Crossing Community School stu- Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer Way in her daughter’s memory lationship herself, Sudberry said dents on teen dating violence on Feb. 9. to raise awareness on teen dating Shannon White, it’s not always easy to walk away her daughter, it ultimately cost tually verbal and psychological, violence. Community Council Secretary from an abuser. Kaity, her life. emotional and a lot of manipula- Kaity’s story has been told Gila River Indian News She said a lot of people tend “Some people think abuse tion that goes on,” said Sudberry. many times, but the message still June M. Shorthair to think it is an easy transition, is just physical harm, hitting, [email protected] is as important each time Sudber- but in the tragic circumstance of Continued on Page 13 Director of CPAO punching and slapping. It’s ac- (520) 562-9851 Roberto A. Jackson Reynold Apodaca [email protected] Managing Editor (520) 562-9719 Mikhail Sundust [email protected] Community Newsperson (520) 562-9717 Christopher Lomahquahu [email protected] Community Newsperson (520) 562-9718 Thomas R. Throssell [email protected] Community Newsperson (520) 562-9852 Gina Goodman [email protected] GRIN Secretary II (520) 562-9715 Write to: Editor, GRIN 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- In loving memory of Mr. ters should be limited to 200 words and Reynold “Tony” Apodaca, be in good taste. Material that could be 10/3/46 - 2/26/15. It has been libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed 2 years now since you passed. I with the writer’s true name, address and hope you are still continuing to telephone number in the event GRIN watch and bless us with your gen- may need to contact the writer. Only tle spirit. I’m sure a lot of friends the name of the writer will be printed in & family miss those encouraging the paper. Letters or columns without a complete signature, name, address or texts and silly jokes. Also kind phone number will not be acceptable to words the heavenly father put GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves upon your heart. A day hasn’t the right to edit submitted materials for gone by, without hearing those grammar, spelling and content. morning blessings. Don’t worry Gila River Indian Community I’m always careful getting in and P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 out of the shower, my Love. Just (520)562-9715 missing your craziness, jokes, www.gricnews.org laughter, and most of all love.. So Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in any form rest in peace my Peggle King and without consent from the Gila River Indian thank you for being so wonderful Community to me for 22 years. With much love and respect, your wife Eliz- abeth Apodaca. Page 4 Gila River Indian News March 3, 2017 Community Council election is May 2, candidates must declare by March 6

Getty Images GRIC will argue before the Arizona Supreme Court on the transfer provisions of ICWA. GRIC will argue before AZ Supreme Court in ICWA case GRIN Staff but its motion was denied,” dian Community will do Gila River Indian News read the press release. everything in our power After an appeal, the to protect our Community The Gila River Indi- Arizona Supreme Court has members and their fami- an Community is fighting granted a petition for re- lies, every Indian child and to determine the future of view. Community attorneys every Indian family,” said a 2-year-old child known argue that the “case is sig- GRIC Gov. Stephen Roe Mikhail Sundust/GRIN Candidates must declare by March 6 for the May 2 election. only as A.D. nificant to Arizona’s Indian Lewis. “We will not stand According to a press tribes and tribal families idly by when our children nation official to notify the the Tribal Elections Of- release, A.D. was born and that the Arizona Court are at risk of losing their Mikhail Sundust Gila River Indian News Tribal Elections Office. fice at (520) 562-9735 for off of the Gila River Indi- of Appeals’ decision was tribal roots, their culture Voters are encouraged information on how to get an Reservation to a GRIC contrary to the plain lan- and their families, and The Community to register as soon as pos- registered. mother who lived on the guage of the Indian Child when the Indian Child Wel- Council Election is May 2. sible and make sure all Absentee voting be- reservation for most of her Welfare Act.” fare Act is at risk.” Community members seek- their information is correct gins April 10, and will life. After birth, A.D. was According to the re- “Since 1978, ICWA ing to run for Community – name, address, et cetera. close May 1. May 2 is placed into the Arizona fos- lease, “the case will be the and the tribal court system Council have until Mon- April 3 is the voter registra- Election Day. Council seats ter care system. first of its kind argued be- have worked as intended day, March 6 to declare tion deadline. 17-year-olds are open in Districts 1, 3, 4, The Community ini- fore the Arizona Supreme to keep Indian families to- their candidacy. Members turning 18 years of age on 5, and 6, but not in 2 or 7. tially “sought transfer of Court focused on the trans- gether. This landmark law nominated to run for Coun- May 2 or before that date Polls will be open from 6 the state court case to its fer provisions of the Indian should not be stripped of its cil have five days after their are eligible to register to a.m. to 6 p.m. Children’s Court under the Child Welfare Act.” key role in protecting our district has made the nomi- vote in this election. Call Indian Child Welfare Act, “The Gila River In- people.”

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PAGEANT the course of her life. She is indigenous American Behind The Blue Veil activists. Sacred Stick One More River taken captive while trying languages will exist. 11:00pm Sets out on a journey to Historical aspects of Part 2 Decision making to fulfill a promise. save culture and exposes Forging Bonds: Pow Wow lacrosse, this program process, split notions of Buffy St. Marie 11:30pm the government corruption Stories from California explores the cultural how decisions are made. Wrote hundreds of song and neglect. diffusion of a unique sport. and numerous films. 520.796.8848 THANK-YOU FOR WATCHING GRBC TV! [email protected] March 3, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Gila River Police De- down by the suspect and ed; a male suspect was ob- tim attempting to get her to patch. A neighboring po- partment reserves the right began to cry. The suspect served on the surveillance Weapons – The sus- leave the residence. During lice department was made to restrict the release of was gone prior to officer footage sitting at the ma- pect was stopped for mul- the incident the victim was aware of the vehicle’s lo- certain reports which may arrival but was located and chine then taking the wallet tiple traffic violations. pulled to the ground by her cation and a traffic stop not be available or are cur- taken into custody. and entering the restroom. During the investigation hair, kicked, punched and was conducted. Gila Riv- rently under investigation. Status: Suspect was ar- The suspect leaves a short the suspect was found to was stabbed. The victim er Police Department was Gila River Police officers rested time later and is contacted have methamphetamines was able to give a descrip- notified the suspect was responded to 464 calls for by security. The suspect as well as drug parapher- tion of the weapon along in custody and the vehicle service and made 56 ar- Theft – The victim re- runs from security and is nalia and an Aero Precision with the suspects. was returned to the owner. rests. ported that a license plate observed running towards A.R.15 in his vehicle. The Status: Suspects were Status: Suspect was ar- Reports from 2/12- was taken from a non work- the Phoenix Premium Out- suspect is prohibited pos- arrested rested 2/18 ing vehicle that was on her let where the pursuit was sessor due to many felony District One (Black- property. The victim was stopped. The wallet was convictions; he was taken Aggravated Assault – Theft – The victim water): asked if she had an idea as located in the restroom but into custody. Officers responded to a call reported a suspect had Aggravated Assault to whom may have taken all cash had been removed Status: Suspect was ar- for service when the victim damaged the back fence - A verbal altercation oc- the plate and she did not. from the wallet. rested reported she had been hit in to her residence and took curred between the suspect The plate was entered into Status: Under Investi- the head and was bleeding. her granddaughters beach and girlfriend but then be- the system as stolen. gation District Seven (Mar- Once on scene, the victim cruiser bicycle. came physical. The sus- Status: Under Investi- icopa): stated the suspect was in- Status: Under Investi- pect punched the female gation No incidents regarding toxicated and arguing with gation three times in the face and District Five (Casa part 1 crime her. The suspect had told squeezed her throat with District 4 (Lone Butte Blanca): the victim to leave but when District 4 (Lone Butte his right hand. The victim Area): Burglary– The victim Reports from 2/19- she attempted to he placed Area) stated she could not breathe Aggravated Assault reported that upon return- 2/25 his hands on her throat and Shoplifting - A male but added the suspect was – Officers responded to a ing home she found that her Community Events – began to squeeze. The vic- subject left the store with- only a friend. The victim call regarding a suspect television that sits in her Citizen Police academy. tim was able to free herself out paying for a car charger. was transported to Chan- that pulled out a gun on living room was gone. The Gila River Police offi- but was quickly grabbed by The suspect was located dler Regional for further the victim while driving in television was a 55 inch cers responded to 651 calls the suspect where he then and taken back to the store medical attention. the Lone Butte area. GRPD Vizio television; all doors for service and made 46 ar- began to bang her head location and taken into cus- Status: Suspect was and Chandler PD were giv- and windows were locked rests. against the dresser. tody for the incident. arrested and later released en the description of the when she left and were still District One (Black- Status: Suspect was ar- Status: Suspect was ar- due to medical conditions. suspect and the vehicle he locked when she returned water): rested rested was driving but were un- home. Aggravated Assault District Two (Sacaton able to locate. Status: Under Investi- – Officers responded to a Theft – Department Theft – While parked Flats): Status: Under Investi- gation residence in reference to of Public Works employee at the Love’s Truck Stop No incidents regarding gation a domestic altercation. In- reported a work cell phone the victim reported that part 1 crime District Six (Komat- vestigation revealed the was stolen from one of their someone stole mud flaps Theft - A wallet was ke): suspect had placed the vic- work trucks while at the 76 from his Semi trailer. District Three (Saca- stolen at the Phoenix Pre- Aggravated Assault tim in a “chokehold” and gas station. Status: Under Investi- ton): mium Outlet which was lat- – The victim stated that a dragged them into the res- Status: Under Investi- gation No incidents regarding er recovered by the mainte- verbal altercation with the idence. gation part 1 crime nance crew in a garbage two suspects ensued when Status: Suspect was District Five (Casa can; the money that was in they accused the victim of taken into custody Theft – Items were Blanca) District Four (Stoton- the wallet at the time was infidelity on their niece. taken from the front yard Weapons – The victim ic): taken and not recovered. The altercation became Aggravated Assault of a residence on Barberry reported that while driving Aggravated Assault Status: Under Investi- physical and the victim was – The victim was taken without permission along Nelson Rd and SR – A verbal altercation be- gation hit multiple times in the to HuHuKam Memorial Status: Under Investi- 587 they were forced off tween brother and sister upper portion of his body. Emergency Room for med- gation the road and stopped near resulted in a physical fight. Theft – Officers re- While being assaulted the ical evaluation after being Sweetwater housing. A The sister picked up a ham- sponded to Lone Butte victim felt a sharp pain in assaulted. The victim stat- District Four (Stotonic white male Suspect bran- mer and hit the brother Casino in reference to a his arm area when he was ed they had no recollection Area) dished a weapon at them causing injury to his arm. gunshot wound to the hand. struck with an aluminum of what occurred but was Auto Theft – A con- then fled the scene. The sister was gone prior Investigation revealed that base ball bat. The victim found with their face swol- crete mixer truck was re- Status: Under Investi- to officer arrival but was a patron had shot himself in was medically evaluated len and covered in blood. ported missing from a (tem- gation later located and booked the hand while in his vehi- and released. The victim sustained bro- porary location) job site. into DRS after admitting to cle. The weapon came back Status: Under Investi- ken ribs and multiple lacer- Status: Under Investi- District Six (Komatke) hitting her brother with the stolen out of Phoenix PD. gation ations in the facial area. gation Auto Theft – Officers hammer. Status: Charges long Status: Under Investi- responded to the Vee Quiva Status: Suspect was ar- formed due to medical rea- Aggravated Assault – gation Auto Theft – Officers Casino in reference to an rested sons The victim stated that he were dispatched to a resi- auto theft. Officers arrived was assaulted while at the District Two (Sacaton dence in reference to an in- and spoke to the victim Aggravated Assault Theft – A patron re- bus stop near the Komatke Flats): toxicated suspect taking off who stated that they came – The victim requested of- quested officers to the casi- Market. During the assault No incidents regarding with the victim’s vehicle to enjoy the entertainment ficers to her residence af- no in regards to her wallet the victim stated he was part 1 crime without permission. While and to gamble. As they at- ter the suspect placed his and cell phone being taken struck with a pipe in the on scene officers learned tempted to leave the casino hands around the victim’s at the Lone Butte Casino. abdomen area. EMS ar- District Three (Saca- the suspect was allowed they could not locate their neck and applied pressure Status: Under Investi- rived to evaluate the victim ton): into the residence to sleep 1997 red Nissan. during an altercation. The gation and transported to an area Aggravated Assault – for the night. During the Status: Under Investi- victim was able to free her- hospital for further med- Officers were called to a course of the night the vic- gation self and the suspect but he Theft – The victim stat- ical attention. It was later residence in reference to tim heard his vehicle start then placed his arm around ed that his wallet was taken discovered that the victim a fight in progress along and leave the residence. her neck and applied pres- from one of the roulette suffered a fractured rib and with screams coming from A couple of hours later, a District Seven (Mar- sure again. During the alter- machine when he returned A.C. joint separation. the location. Investigation family member observed icopa) cation the victim’s one year back to the machine it was Status: Under Investi- revealed that two suspects the stolen vehicle, off the No incidents regarding old daughter was pushed gone. Security was alert- gation were fighting with the vic- Community, and called dis- part 1 crime Price Change – GRIN Subscription $20/year The GRIN is printed twice, monthly on the first and third Fridays. 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Rene Gagnon Jr. and Wayne Allison live on op- posite ends of the country, but are linked by a photo- graph taken generations ago on the other side of the world. Gagnon Jr. of New Hampshire is the son of Rene Gagnon Sr. (1925- 1979), one of the soldiers captured in the iconic World War II photo by Joe Rosen- AP Photo thal: Raising the Flag on Rene Gagnon Sr. consoles Nancy Hayes, Ira Hayes’s Iwo Jima, which includes mother, in Washington, D.C. after his passing in 1955. Ira H. Hayes (1923-1955) continued on the island for flag, and said, ‘Hey we’ve and four other soldiers. more than a month. got to put this flag up.’” Allison, from the Gila “I would have to say They did, and photog- Mikhail Sundust/GRIN River Indian Community, is that the rapher was Relatives of flag raisers Ira Hayes and Rene Gagnon Sr. at the Huhugam Heritage Cen- Hayes’s first cousin, twice was valiantly fought,” said there to capture it. ter. Wayne Allison (back row, left) invited Rene Gagnon Jr. (middle row, right) and his wife Judy to the Iwo Jima remembrance ceremonies in Gila River Feb. 23-25. removed – Hayes is Alli- Gagnon Jr. “It was a hor- “Who was actually son’s great grandmother’s rific battle, and somehow involved?” said Gagnon, he was not in the Rosenthal Rene],” said Gagnon Jr., links the Hayes and Gag- nephew. people like Ira Hayes and “They really didn’t [imme- photo of the second flag “although one of the first non families features Nan- The flag raising took my dad were able to stand diately] know because they raising. comments that Ira made to cy Hayes, Ira’s mother, and only a few seconds, but the out as heroes – not so much were still under fire. They Thanks to some de- him was, ‘If you tell them I Rene Gagnon Sr. at Ira’s snap of a camera shutter in their own eyes – [but] for were still fearful for their tailed photographic inves- was in that photograph, I’m funeral. froze the moment in time everybody who fought and lives.” tigation, names assigned going to beat the crap out of “This is one of the pic- forever. Seventy-two years died on that island.” By the time Pres. to figures in the photo have you.’” tures that I really was en- later, Allison and Gagnon The photograph meant Franklin D. Roosevelt shifted slightly and the Three of the men ini- thused by as a child,” said Jr. met in Gila River to talk hope to a nation on edge, asked for the names of the name of Howard Schultz tially identified in the photo Allison, with a copy of the about their relatives in the but to the men who raised men in the photo, three of was added to the photo. were asked to go on a tour photo blown up to poster photo, who were friends the flag, it was just a small them, Sgt. , Schultz replaced Sousley, to sell war bonds and raise size. To him, the photo was and comrades. part of a long day in a vi- PFC Franklin Sousley, and whose name was assigned money for the war. Hayes a reminder that, like Ira, On the Mountain cious, weeks-long battle. Cpl. , had to the figure once believed did not want to be identi- who had a family and an The Battle of Iwo Jima “You have to under- been killed in action. to be Bradley. fied as one of the soldiers in entire community behind lasted more than a month stand, it wasn’t a posed There has been some Bonds of War the photo, but after a direct him, the men in the flag and wrought more than photograph,” said Gagnon controversy and confusion Gagnon Jr. said it order from Pres. Roosevelt, raising photo had relatives 6,800 American deaths. Jr. The American forces recently over who exactly wasn’t until after the flag Gagnon identified Hayes as and lives that stretched U.S. forces landed on the raised another U.S. flag is in the Rosenthal photo. raising that Hayes and Gag- one of the flag raisers. beyond one particular mo- island on Feb. 19, 1945 atop Mount Suribachi ear- In June 2016, the Marine non Sr. got to know one an- “Going on the war ment in history. and the American flag was lier that day, but it was Corps confirmed that while other. bond tour, my father and After his mother raised on Mount Suriba- deemed too small and was Navy corpsman John Brad- “When it came to Ira, Ira got to be close,” said passed in August of 2016, chi on Feb. 23, but it did taken down. “My father ley was involved in the first there was a bond that was Gagnon Jr. “They would go Allison took the initiative not mark its end; fighting went up with the [new] flag raising earlier that day, formed between [him and town-to-town and they got to learn more about the oth- to recount their story, so he er soldiers. kind of took an affinity to He first learned of Rene him.” Gagnon Jr. from a docu- But, he said, “There mentary on the flag raising. were a lot of towns… After some online research, where, unfortunately, Na- he was able to contact Gag- tive Americans were not non through a journalist in welcomed into open soci- New Hampshire. In No- ety, so to speak.” Ira was vember of 2016, near the lauded as a war hero in end of their first phone call, the national spotlight, but Allison invited Gagnon Jr. seen as just an Indian in the to Gila River for the annual streetlight. Iwo Jima remembrance fes- “He did what every- tivities in February 2017. body else did, yet, got “I told him that we shunned in some way,” said have this event every year, Gagnon Jr. “And my father that I wanted to invite him took to that because my fa- to come down and join us, ther was always one to try that we would talk to some to stand up for individuals people to see if we could that might have been get- get him down here for this ting put down.” year’s event,” said Allison. It’s sad, said Gagnon On Feb. 23, 2017, ex- Jr., that “Ira had to die at actly 72 years after the rais- too young an age, had done ing of the flag – Gagnon Jr. too much living. He should visited the Gila River In- have been alive a lot lon- dian Community, where a ger.” number of Ira Hayes’s rel- Gagnon Sr. respected atives welcomed him, first his O’otham friend, and at a morning press confer- mourned with Hayes’s fam- ence at the Wild Horse Pass ily in Washington, D.C. af- Hotel & Casino, and later at ter his death in 1955. an evening gathering at the Reunited Huhugam Heritage Center. Allison has a binder Knowing that Ira had full of news clippings, pho- never married or had chil- tos, and memorabilia relat- dren, Gagnon Jr. didn’t ing to Ira Hayes. Gagnon realize he had any living Jr. has been researching relatives, said Allison. his father and the other flag Ira’s mother, Nancy, was a raisers his whole life. Both Whitaker before she mar- grew up hearing how their ried into the Hayes family. relative was an important She had a brother and a sis- figure in American history. Another photo that Continued on Page 13 March 3, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 7 o’ola is the Yaqui/Hiakim ed in Los Angeles due to the 1974 at Salt River during The earthen dance floor term for “Old Man of the Relocation program of the the National Indian Trade beneath them, Fiesta” which is a dance Bureau of Indian Affairs. Fair. Today bands have the stars and moon above we also borrowed. Entering Angelo Joaquin, Sr. and women musicians with them. A’AGA the “global village” brings family formed an orchestra one band of renown led That rhythm, that rhythm, Something to be told a lot of new music to all to fill the O’odham need to by a woman. Our himdag it makes them one. By Billy Allen cultures. dance in LA. The popular- is constantly changing and An earlier polka move ity of the Joaquin Brothers so has vaila. Both have en- Information was taken The O’otham area, wheat, and music, to name had dancers kick up their band would extend nation- dured by being able to keep from the following sources. here in Gila River and also a few. When O’odham heels when turning. It re- wide, performing at the pace with the changing Ocean Power, Poems of the with our sister tribes, has learned how to play the minded people of chick- National Folk Festival in world. Attend the Mul Chu Desert by Ofelia Zepeda, been piast central during violin, guitar, and bass ens scratching the ground, Wolf Trap in 1980 and New Tha and listen to survival. 1995 the University of Ar- these cool months. The Ak drum, they quickly put a hence the term “chicken York City’s Carnegie Hall Dr. Ofelia Zepeda, Univer- izona. Chin community celebrat- tribal spin on the Mexican scratch.” Musician Phil- in 1992. sity of Arizona professor The Accordion in the ed Masik Tas in December, interpretation of European ip Miguel took exception Vaila music seems to of linguistics and Tohono Americas, edited by Hele- and then late January had dances like the mazurka, and remarked, “We are not have stood the test of time O’odham language, puts it na Simonett. University of the Tohono O’odham Ro- the waltz, and the polka. chickens; we’re O’odham, by changing with the times. best with a poem, “Waila Illinois Press; The Music deo and Fair. Rain / ju:k Explaining European or- and this is O’odham waila Old time dancers remem- Music.” of Multicultural America, stayed in Casa Grande for igins, the Waila Festival, music.” ber the practice of specific edited by Kip Lornell and O’odham Tash. Now in Inc. website states waila is Boarding school in- songs being played at cer- It is 1:30 am. Anne K. Rasmussen. Uni- March / Kui I’vakidag Ma- similar to a polka, the cho:- troduced different instru- tain times of the night and Sleep won’t come. versity Press of Mississippi, sad it is our turn with the di is from Scotland and/ ments and with inter-tribal the retuning of instruments She listens to music. Jackson. Mul Chu Tha. In June, the or Germany, the mazurka and Mexican influences, at midnight to a higher O’odham waila music. http://www.al- Salt River Pima-Marico- is Polish, and the cumbia the “the voices of vaila,” pitch. Singing in O’odham San Antonio Rose, laroundthisworld.com/ pa Indian Community will came to us from Columbia the accordion and saxo- has a religious aspect and a wild saxophone and learn/u-s-and-canada-2/ keep the piasts going. Each by way of Mexico. Cum- phone were added. Rock is reserved for special oc- accordion. the-u-s-and-canada-con- celebration is unique, but bia usually gets everyone and roll and electricity ush- casions. 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It’s said that with an O’odham flavor. are dusty. laroundthisworld.com/ O’otham music means vai- around—with or without a the Lawrence Welk Show However in the 1970’s, They turn in rhythm learn/u-s-and-canada-2/ la, now a part of the culture. partner! was popular for the polka The Molinas recorded an together. the-u-s-and-canada-con- The Christian mission- An older dance was the music with urban O’odham O’odham cult classic, The They don’t miss a beat. juntotejano-music-over- aries who journeyed to our quadrille/kwariya, which away from the reservations. Oik Oik Oik Polka. The Their hearts beat in sync. view/waila/#.WKoBIfnyuyJ land arrived with many for the O’odham is more In the mid 1950’s, a large band earned the title of Su- Their sweat is mixed as The Tucson Citizen European things: cattle, of a circle dance. Pahko O’odham community exist- per Scratch Kings, won in one. and the Arizona Daily Star. Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 hosts banquet to honor Iwo Jima veterans

Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and Lt. Gov. Monica Antone congratulate essay winners WWII Veteran Sophie Yazzie was recognized at the banquet. Celestial Estes and Adrian Thomas. Christopher Lomahquahu the Post and the Women’s Kriner and the Arizona Gov. Stephen Roe Gila River Indian News Auxiliary Unit 84 to pay Department of American Lewis said the Communi- tribute to fallen or deceased Legion Executive Commit- ty’s veterans and families On the eve of one of service members for their teeman Judi Beischel. deserve the up most rec- the largest gatherings of selfless service. The remembrance flag ognition for the sacrifices Native veterans in the Gila Auxiliary Unit 84 Pres- represents the service and they have made to ensure River Indian Community, ident Carletta McDaniel sacrifice given by members freedom for all. Ira H. Hayes American Le- said, “Welcome everyone, of the armed forces and is Lewis spoke of the gion Post hosted a banquet welcome back. It’s good to given to the next of kin or impact of the flag raising at the Boys & Girls Club on see familiar faces that have family member of that fall- and why it is important to Feb. 24, a day before their come out to celebrate with en service member. continue recognizing the annual parade. us every year. It is so spe- Gagnon said, “I’d like service of Hayes and the The banquet marks cial to see the family of Ira to thank everyone [here] veterans that have put on Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN the beginning of festivities H. Hayes and Rene Gagnon tonight. My dad loved be- the uniform to defend the Chesley Juan Jr. holds a remembrance flag given to that are held to commem- Sr. present tonight.” ing out here in Arizona. He nation. Rene Gagnon Jr. orate the heroic actions of Among the distin- held a good kinship with Lt. Gov. Monica An- raisers, even though it was schools that surround the the six soldiers, who raised guished guests in atten- Ira and became really good tone said the banquet is long believed that Hank Community. the United States flag on dance was the relative of friends.” one of the most honorable Hanson was one of the flag Three GRIC youth, Mount Suribachi on Feb. Cpl. Ira H. Hayes, Wayne Allison said it was a things the Community can raisers. from Casa Grande Union 23, 1945. Allison and the son of an- great honor to receive the do to remember its veterans Veterans recognized High School were awarded “It seems like it’s other flag raiser, Rene Gag- remembrance flag on be- for their service and con- at the banquet were WWII a certificate and gift card grown every year and al- non Jr., who’s father Cpl. half of Hayes and the fam- tinues to attract veterans Woman’s Army Air Force for their submissions. The ways for the better. It’s Rene Gagnon Sr., was in ily. groups from all over the veteran Sgt. Sophia Yazzie students are Adrian Thom- amazing to see how far the famous photo of the flag Kriner said, “With this country each year. and WWII U.S. Army as, Celestial Estes, and El- each of these events have raising. flag, we honor these -patri “I think it is very excit- Chaplin and Post 84 Chap- isha Colt. come,” said Ira H. Hayes The two representing ots’ unwavering dedication ing to see all of the veter- lin Monsignor Edward Each wrote an essay on American Legion Post 84 family members of the flag to sacrifice. By displaying ans come out and celebrate Meulmans. the theme, “How to honor a Commander Chesley Juan raisers each received a re- this symbol collectively as with our warriors.” Women’s Auxilia- veteran,” in which the stu- Jr. membrance flag, presented a nation we humbly recog- She said Ira H. Hayes ry Unit 84 member Doris dents wrote about the ded- Former Post 84 Com- by American Legion Post nize the enormity of [your] always maintained that fel- Jackson said every year ication and the sacrifices mander Urban Giff said, Commander 140 and Dis- loss and respectively say low Marine Cpl. Harland an essay contest is adver- made by veterans in putting it is a responsibility for trict 8 representative Sean ‘thank you.’” Block was one of the flag tised to all of the local high themselves in harms way. Page 8 Gila River Indian News March 3, 2017 everything so that we can you have accomplished The ceremony contin- After the event’s dig- Iwo Jima parade from page 1 be free.” and your commitment, and ued with greetings brought nitaries concluded their Strank, Franklin Sousley, Indian Community mem- “To each of you veter- each of us working in our on behalf of Arizona Gov- speeches, five wreaths were Rene Gagnon, and Harlon bers,” said Lewis. “We, ans here today, to the mem- own way to bring honor ernor Doug Ducey by Di- blessed and placed at each Block, would raise the U.S. the fortunate many, who bers of the Ira Hayes fam- to your service and to con- rector of Arizona Veterans of the veterans memorial flag over the island of Iwo have the chance to stand ily, and my family, and all tinue on in your footsteps. Services, Wanda Wright, park’s monuments; the Iwo Jima, he said. here today because of the the many Community fam- Our community will never who briefly spoke about the Jima, Matthew B. Juan, “Ira Hayes stands as service of men and women ilies who send loved ones forget you and we will do importance of celebrating , Women vet- a giant to generation upon like Ira Hayes, who fought off to…war let me close by everything in our power to the military legacy of Ira erans, and P.O.W./M.I.A. generation of Gila River courageously, who risked saying this,” said Lewis. support our veterans and to Hayes and the legacy of all monuments. “We stand in awe of what live up to your example.” U.S. veterans. Photography by Thomas R. Throssell

Veterans participate at the 15th Annual Ira H. Hayes Pee Posh Veterans Association march in the parade. The Keli Akimel Hua Cudkdam. Veterans Social Powwow.

Singers perform at the powwow.

St. Peter Indian Mission School students carry the U.S. Ira H. Hayes Post 84 perform the 21-Gun Salute at the Veterans Memorial Park. Flag.

Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 leads the parade. Lt. Gov. Monica Antone.

From left, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, Graham Murdock, retired Canadian veteran and Tohono O’odham Vice-Chairman Verlon Jose. Blackwater Community School Color Guard. March 3, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 9 More scenes from the 72nd Anniversary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising parade

Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis.

Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Father Edward Meulemans is assisted to his seat. Students re-enact the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi.

Over 200 participate in Iwo Jima 8K & 2 Mile Walk Thomas R. Throssell spectators descended upon Fairgrounds to participate was a way for people to re- a time just over 38 min- Enos, 17, of the Salt Riv- Gila River Indian News Sacaton to take part in the in the Iwo Jima 8K & 2 ally connect with the World utes. Sequoia Lucero, 14, er Pima-Maricopa Indian 72nd Annual Iwo Jima Flag Mile Walk. War II hero. of Snaketown, came in Community came in sec- In the cold and ear- Raising, over 200 runners The run was held to The event, which was first place overall and Lee ond place. ly morning hours of Feb. and walkers of all ages honor and remember World sponsored by Gila River 25, before large crowds of traveled to the Sacaton War II veterans and all Indian Community’s Com- veterans who have served. munications and Public One veteran in particular Affairs Office, began with was honored during the the 8K runners taking off run, Ira H. Hayes, who’s from the Sacaton Fair- relative Wayne Michael grounds and making their Allison was on-site with way west down Seedfarm a special piece of family Road, shortly followed by memorabilia, Hayes’s mil- the 2-mile walkers and run- itary identification tag. ners. Allison said that he In the 8K run, Lee came out to the run to help Nasewytewa, 15, of Dis- Community members bet- trict 6, took first place over- ter understand what the all with a quick run clocked whole event was about, and in at 34:08. Nicole Watson bringing Hayes’s I.D. tag came in second place with

Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Lee Nasewytewa, 15, came in 1st place overall for the Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN From left, Sequoia Lucero, 14, came in first overall for 8K run with a time of 34.08. Nicole Watson came in 1st place for women in the 8K the 2 mile run and Lee Enos, 17, came in 2nd place run. overall for the 2-mile run. Page 10 Gila River Indian News March 3, 2017 120 Sacaton Middle School students graduate from G.R.E.A.T. program Thomas R. Throssell Gila River Indian News

Over the past thirteen weeks, Sacaton Middle School (SMS) students learned the importance of making responsible deci- sions in difficult circum- stances and how to navigate the pitfalls of drugs, gangs, and violence through the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program taught by Gila River Police Department School Resource Officers. On Feb. 23, middle Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN school students of the fifth, SMS students sit during their GRPD G.R.E.A.T. graduation celebration on the morning of Feb. 23. sixth, and seventh grades, making up around 120 pu- dren to stay away from community. The program Gila Crossing Community Department in April of arms and Explosives agen- pils in total, celebrated their violence, gangs, and delin- is taught at four schools School, and Blackwater 1991 and due to its effec- cy helped expand the pro- graduation from the pro- quency, all-the-while build- in the Community, Saca- Community School. tiveness was adopted na- gram throughout the United gram in the school’s gym- ing trust between law en- ton Middle School, Sac- The program was cre- tionally when the Bureau States. nasium and were treated to forcement officers and the aton Elementary School, ated by the Phoenix Police of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- slices of cake and pizza. GRPD SRO James Milano, who taught the program at SMS, said the program is all about teach- ing youth how to make the right choices in difficult sit- uations. “The program focuses on making good choices and not letting people dis- suade you,” he said. “When you do make good choices, you have the world open to you.” He added that even though the students have completed the 13-week program, they will continue to use the knowledge they ANT learned to create a better school campus. “The idea is that now, they are going to try to BEDBUG improve the school,” said Milano. “Report if you see bullying, if you see some- COCKROACH body that is doing gang be- havior, try to talk them out of it, if not, tell an adult,” CRICKET he said. Also in attendance at the SMS G.R.E.A.T. grad- uation were GRPD Sgt. MOSQUITO Manuel, who congratulated the students on their ac- complishment, and GRPD MOUSE Officer Esther Poolaw, who helped hand out generous portions of cake and slices SCORPION of cheese pizza. The graduation’s spe- cial guest speaker was USMC veteran Roland SPIDER Enos, who congratulated the students on finishing the program. He told stu- TERMITE dents that receiving an edu- cation was an effective way to improve one’s life. TICK Enos said in his own life experience, he learned that taking chances, learn- ing new skills, and even leaving home for better To view the word search solution, opportunities, were all im- portant steps towards a visit the Pesticide Control Office homepage at: happier life. www.GRICDEQ.org/index.php/pesticide-control-office “Enjoy your life,” said Enos. “Yes, there will be bumps in the road, but learn from them and move forward.” For more information regarding IPM or pesticides, please visit us on the web G.R.E.A.T. is a gang at www.GRICDEQ.org or contact the Pesticide Control Office at (520)562-2234 and violence prevention program used to teach chil- March 3, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 11 She said the commit- what it has to offer, not just Manuel with gifts for their at the Tohono O’odham Pa- MGR farewell from page 1 ment includes being able to for themselves, but for their guidance and support rade last month. immerse oneself in the tra- peers and siblings, who during her time as Jr. Miss. The afternoon was ditions of the Community. look up to them.” Apkaw presented the concluded by the distribu- which is a major mainstay. As a token of appreci- MGR royalty committee tion of giveaways, which “The girls can get out ation Copperfield present- the second place trophy that segued to a special musical of it and they get a lot of ed tribal leaders, members was awarded to the MGR performance by Gertie & exposure to the culture and of her family and Johnson and Akimel O’odham/Pee- the T.O. Boyz. knowledge of the Com- O’Malley advisor Gene Posh Youth Council entry munity,” said Crawford, which includes being able to speak and perform tra- ditional dances or songs in either the O’otham or Pee Posh languages. The pageant itself is going on 54 years and prides itself on being able to attract young and talent- ed girls from the Commu- nity in years past. This year’s contestants for Miss and Jr. Miss are Annissa Garcia and Haili Gonzales, respectively. Crawford encour- aged the members of the Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN audience to consider their daughters, granddaughters, From left, Miss Gila River Oriana Apkaw, Jr. Miss Gila nieces and even goddaugh- River Dierdre Copperfield, Jr. Miss Gila River First At- tendant Lehua Lani Dosela and Jr. Miss Gila River Sec- ters, to see if they would ond Attendant Karissa Mark. like to run for one of the titles. amazing year for all of us. her paternal grandparents Gov. Stephen Roe At the beginning of the year last year had a profound Lewis gave an address to I thought I was never going impact on her emotions, but the young ladies and said to do this, but after it all, she knew it would be better Apkaw, Copperfield and I’m glad I did.” to honor their teachings, by the attendants epitomized She said the experi- fulfilling her term as Miss the qualities of cultural ence has made her a stron- Gila River. awareness, leadership and ger individual and with the Miss Gila River Chair- serve as role models for the support of her mother, it person, April Crawford next generation of contes- was an even more special said the titles require per- tants. reason to run for one of the sonal commitment to carry He said, “These young Jr. Miss. the responsibilities of the ladies reflect the best val- Apkaw said the loss of crown. ues of the Community and AmeriCorps office opens at Hu Hu Kam Memorial

Veteran & Family Members Coffee Club and Breakfast March 18, 2017 8:30AM – 12PM District 4 Service Center Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN AmeriCorps Veteran volunteers stand in front of Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital’s temporary entrance where their new office is located. From left, Stan Holmes, Ken • Come share your story Madrid, and Wesley Rhodes. • Voice your concerns Leonard Bruce has been a member of the DD214’s, headstones, and AmeriCorps Program AmeriCorps program since answering questions about • Meet new faces it began in 2014. Stanson becoming service connect- • Gather new Veteran’s event information Greetings from your Holmes is also a proud Ma- ed with the VA regional Gila River AmeriCorps! rine Corps Veteran from and medical centers. We • Share ideas for future events This year we have a new District 4 who is just begin- also have a service office service site location at ning with the AmeriCorps there that can answer your For more information contact: the Hu Hu Kam Memori- program. Finally, Kenneth questions about benefits al Hospital. Three of our Madrid is an Army Vet- and assist you in getting the AmeriCorps Office AmeriCorps members are eran with nearly a decade paperwork done. The office (520) 562-6221 placed in a new office near of experience as a Service is open Monday – Friday the temporary entrance. Officer with the American from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 291 W. Casa Blanca Rd. Just to get to know Legion in Casa Grande. Service Officer Hours are Sacaton, Az 85147 your AmeriCorps Mem- We will be stationed from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mon- bers a little better: Wesley in the hospital to provide day through Friday. We Rhodes is a proud Marine assistance with locat- look forward to seeing you! Veteran from District 4. He ing resources, obtaining Page 12 Gila River Indian News March 3, 2017 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • February 15, 2017 ACTION SHEET 8. Casa Blanca Community School Quarter 1 Report for approval, EDSC concurs) Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona SY 2016-2017 Presenters: Dale Gutenson, Jason Croxton 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Presenter: Patricia Avalos APPROVED CALL TO ORDER ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 ORDINANCES The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Commu- 9. Gila Crossing Community School Quarter 1 Report UNFINISHED BUSINESS nity Council held Wednesday February 15, 2017, in SY 2016-2017 [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] the Community Council Chambers at the Governance Presenter: Dr. Gregory Sackos MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECU- Center in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by pre- ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 TIVE SESSION siding Chairman Governor Stephen R. Lewis at 9:12 10. Sacaton Elementary School Quarter 1 Report SY 1. Compact Negotiation (Executive Session) a.m. 2016-2017 Presenter: Linus Everling INVOCATION Presenter: Leslie Rychel ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Provided by Councilwoman Carol Schurz ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECU- ROLL CALL 11. St. Peter Indian Mission School Quarter 1 Report TIVE SESSION Sign-In Sheet Circulated SY 2016-2017 [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A Executive Officers Present: Presenter: Sister Martha 10-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED Governor Stephen R. Lewis ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 AT 5:38 P.M.] Lt. Governor Monica Antone 12. Skyline Gila River School Quarter 1 Report SY MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO (1) REJECT PAS- Council Members Present: 2016-2017 CUA YAQUI TRIBE’S PROPOSAL; (2) REAFFIRM- D1- Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; Presenter: Vaughn Flannigan ING THE COMMUNITY’S POSITION OPPOSING D3-Carolyn Williams, Rodney Jackson; D4-Nada Ce- ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 OFF-RESERVATION GAMING; AND (3) DIRECTING laya, Barney Enos, Jr. (11:10), Jennifer Allison, Chris- 13. Maricopa Village Christian School Quarter 1 Re- COMMUNITY’S NEGOTIATING TEAM TO ATTEND topher Mendoza; D5- Brian Davis, Sr. (9:30), Marlin port SY 2016-2017 THE PLENARY SESSION AND MAINTAIN THE Dixon, Robert Stone; D6- Anthony Villareal, Sr., San- Presenter: Larisa Quijano COMMUNITY’S POSITION dra Nasewytewa; D7- Devin Redbird ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 NEW BUSINESS Council Members Absent: 14. Sacaton Middle School Quarter 1 Report SY 2016- 1. Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority Board D5- Franklin Pablo, Sr.; D6- Charles Goldtooth 2017 of Directors Declaration of Two (2) Vacancies – Sub- APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Philip Bonds ject to the Code of Conduct APPROVED AS AMENDED ACCEPTED AT REPORT #7 Presenters: Community Council PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to 5 min- [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE AND utes) 1-HOUR LUNCH BREAK. THE MEETING RECON- ADVERTISE FOR 60-DAYS 1. GRHC Introduction of Judith Roth, Chief Financial VENED AT 2:08 P.M.] 2. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. Board of Direc- Officer MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER tors Declaration of Two (2) Vacancies – Subject to the Presenter: Ginger Fligger EXECUTIVE SESSION Code of Conduct Presenters: Community Council MS. GINGER FLIGGER INTRODUCED MS. JUDITH 15. Office Of General Counsel CY 2016 Annual Report MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE AND ROTH. MS. ROTH PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW (Executive Session) ADVERTISE FOR 60-DAYS OF HER BACKGROUND. VARIOUS COUNCIL MEM- Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy 3. GRICUA FY16 Audited Financial Statements (EDSC BERS AND GOVERNOR EXPRESSED WORDS OF REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION forwards to Council under New Business to accept) CONGRATULATIONS AND CONCERNS 16. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report Ending December Presenters: John Lewis, Leonard Gold, Adam Cavin REPORTS 31, 2016 (Executive Session) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT *1. Family Advocacy Center Presenters: Treasurer Robert Keller, Suzanne Johns [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] Presenter: Sunshine Whitehair REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. Housing Concerns TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 17. Monthly Financial Activity Report Ending Presenter: Governor Stephen R. Lewis *2. Protective Service Office January 31, 2017, FY17 MOD 38 Capital Projects ITEM DISCUSSED Presenters: Curtis Slatina, Sunshine Whitehair Review & Update-01/31/2017 (Executive Session) MINUTES TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenters: Treasurer Robert Keller, Suzanne 1. January 6, 2017 (Special) *3. Gila River Indian Irrigation Drainage District (GRI- Johns, Kelly Gomez MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE IDD) Annual Report REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. January 18, 2017 (Regular) Presenter: Ronald Allison MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH CORRECTION *4. Gila River Sand & Gravel Quarterly Report FY-16 RESOLUTIONS 3. February 3, 2017 (Special) Qtr 4 *1. A Resolution Approving The General Location For MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenter: Michael H. Morago Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation To Develop And ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORT HEARD Operate A New Sand And Gravel Plant In District One > PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR MR. LOUIE BLACK- 5. Gila River AmeriCorps Program Report (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for WATER’S FAMILY Presenters: Leonard Bruce, Lana Chanda, Pamela approval, EDSC concurs) >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR MR. HARLAN Thompson Presenter: Michael H. Morago BOHNEE’S FAMILY REPORT HEARD APPROVED >LITIGATION TEAM MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRU- [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A 2. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Amend- ARY 16, 2017, 9AM, LAW OFFICE 10-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED ment #1 To The October 1, 2016 Agreement Between >G&M REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY AT 12:05 P.M.] The Gila River Indian Community And Greenberg 17, 2017, 9AM 6. Judicial Department FY16 Annual Report Update Traurig, LLP (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council >IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING EVENT, FEBRUARY 24 Presenter: Victor Antone with recommendation for approval) & 25, 2017 REPORT HEARD Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy ADJOURNMENT 7. Blackwater Community School Quarter 1 Report SY APPROVED MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:29 P.M. 2016-2017 3. A Resolution Approving A Sublease Between The * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Presenter: Jagdish Sharma Sun Valley Marina Development Corporation And The MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, REPORTS #7 THRU #14 Inc. (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation March 3, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 13 tion through a photograph and the fact that he was my and to carry it on,” he said. “I find it amazing that Flag raisers from page 6 that’s going to live forever father.” Every year around when I come here, Ira has in the hearts and souls of Likewise, Hayes was Feb. 23, the day the flag family, friends, relatives ter named Clinton Whita- lies was a special moment Marines,” said Rene Jr., more than a figure in a pho- was raised atop Mount Iwo that go out of their way an- ker and Emma Cook (née that brought the image of but to a boy growing up in tograph to his family back Jima, the Gila River Indian nually to remember him,” Whitaker) whose descen- Nancy and Gagnon Sr. full New Hampshire, Gagnon home on the Gila River Community unites as one said Gagnon Jr. dants attended the evening circle. Sr. wasn’t just a national reservation. He was a son, family under the memory Thousands of Amer- reception at the HHC. More than Heroes hero, “He was my dad. He a brother, a cousin, and a of Ira Hayes. The people of ican sons and daughters Kenneth Hayes, Ira’s The soldiers on the taught me how to live, how friend. Gila River come together to have been lost to war, but brother, is the only living bond tour were hailed as to love, how to talk, how Allison said the story uplift one family who lost a not many fallen soldiers relative of the Hayes fam- heroes, but Gagnon Jr. said to work. … In my eyes, he of Hayes has helped people son who was a hero to the have an entire communi- ily line from their parents his father, like Hayes, was was the only hero in the from Gila River feel a sense nation. ty to remember them and Joe and Nancy. In an es- uncomfortable with the world.” of pride and inspired young Gagnon Jr. was im- honor their memory when pecially touching meeting, label and disliked touring He said it took him a men and women to join the pressed by the Communi- they are gone. Hayes does. Kenneth and Rene Jr. met the country raising money while to understand “how Armed Forces. ty’s commitment to hon- Gagnon Sr., Shultz, Strank, for the first time Feb. 23. while fellow soldiers were he can be a hero to the “I think it was very oring the memory of Ira Sousley and Block are a For Allison, reuniting the still fighting in the Pacific. world, [without] taking fortunate for us to have [his Hayes and remembering part of that legacy. Hayes and Gagnon fami- “My father represented anything away from me story] and to cherish that the Iwo Jima Flag Raising. something to an entire na- communication on how a Kaity’s Way from page 3 relationship is going. Another response was She wants the students reenacting Kaity’s relation- to listen to the victim and to understand that victims ship with Daniel and the hear them out before pass- are not to blame and that events that escalated into a ing judgment or blaming there is hope in getting out violent situation. them for being abused. of an abusive relationship The students then Sudberry said that by speaking out about it. broke up into groups to blaming the victim is the The purpose of the share ideas about abuse and least effective way some- presentation is not to scare what they can do to stop a one can help them out, be- the students away from re- similar situation from hap- cause it creates the idea that lationships or to give them pening. the victim has somehow the impression that every They then shared their done something wrong to relationship has the poten- answers with rest of the deserve being abused. tial to become abusive. groups stating how they She said for those who Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN The message is that would address an abusive are exposed to violence, if Gila River Police Department Officer Rochelle Rodriguez presents to students at abuse is not part of a relationship. it is at home or elsewhere, Gila Crossing. healthy relationship and One of the responses the cycle of abuse is a pat- they have the ability to stop was to speak up about it Indian Community Court. presence at the Answer/Re- tern that can be broken. CIVIL SUMMONS YOU shall respond at an AN- sponse Hearing is still required. it from happening. and talk to an adult, as well IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN SWER/RESPONSE HEARING If a written answer or response is A video was played as having a direct line of COMMUNITY COURT regarding this matter on the made, it shall be filed and served STATE OF ARIZONA following date and time at the before the date of the hearing, LAVEEN MAN SENTENCED FOR ASSAULT RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY IN THE MATTER OF: place set forth below: unless the time is extended by PHOENIX – On Feb. 21, 2017, guilty to three counts of assault Community. MELVIN SEKAYOUMA Sacaton Community Court order of the Court. James Flippen Lewis, 28, of resulting in serious bodily injury. The investigation in this case was TO: CANDACE SEKAYOUMA 721 West Seed Farm Road If you fail to appear and defend, Laveen, Ariz., and a member of During 2013, 2014, and 2015, conducted by the Gila River Po- CASE Number: PB-2016-0008- Sacaton, Arizona 85147 judgment by default will be the Gila River Indian Community, within the Gila River Indian Com- lice Department. The prosecution DE (520)562-9860 entered against you for the relief was sentenced by U.S. District munity, Lewis assaulted three was handled by Christina J. Re- CIVIL SUMMONS DATE: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 demanded in the complaint or Judge Neil V. Wake to 84 months different female victims causing id-Moore, Assistant U.S. Attorney, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, Time: 09:30 AM petition. in prison, followed by a term of them to sustain serious bodily District of Arizona, Phoenix. that a civil action has been filed YOU may respond in writing. three years of supervised release. injuries. All three victims were against you in the Gila River However, even if you do so, your Lewis had previously pleaded members of the Gila River Indian NOTICE of PUBLIC SCOPING vation depths are expected to be tion, and as such would be sub- 40 feet. ject to the National Environmental Environmental Assessment for Primary site access would be via Policy the Proposed Gila River Sand & Kenworthy Road, with secondary Purpose and Need Gravel Blackwater Mine in District truck access and associated road The purpose of the proposed 1 of the Gila River Indian Com- and bridge improvements on Chin project is to develop a new sand munity Road. and gravel extraction operation Project operations are expected within the Gila River floodplain . The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to acquire water from nearby wells The proposed project is needed (BIA) Pima Agency (Agency) and operated by Gila River Irrigation to meet the existing and expected the Gila River Indian Community District (GRID) or develop new future demand in sand and gravel (Community) are releasing this groundwater wells as needed. products due to the growth in the notice in support of an Environ- Primary site access is anticipat- nearby communities of Florence, mental Assessment (EA) for the ed to be along Kenworthy Road Coolidge, and Apache Junction. Proposed to reduce potential impacts to Scoping Period Gila River Sand & Gravel (GRSG) members of the Community. A As part of NEPA, federal agen- Blackwater Mine in District 1 of the truck access and necessary im- cies are required to consider the Community. This project would be provements would also be made potential social and environmental a new sand and gravel mining to Chin road and the Gila River impacts of proposed actions. This operation, on approximately 426 Bridge. letter serves as the BIA’s invitation acres of Community lands that Construction is anticipated to be- to your agency to submit com- would support growth in adjacent gin in Summer or Fall of 2017, and ments, concerns, or suggestions communities and provide employ- would be expected to last approx- regarding the proposed action. ment opportunities for up to 28 imately 90 days. Future phases of All comments received become years. development would include con- part of the public record associ- Project Description struction of the wet plant at ated with this proposed action. The proposed project would be Plant Site A and construction of Accordingly, your comments (in- a new sand and gravel mining the ready-mix concrete facility at cluding name and address) will be operation on Community lands Plant Site B, when they become available for review by any person approximately 1.5 miles north economically feasible . that wishes to view the record. of Coolidge, Arizona (Figure 1). Over the 25-year life of the mine, At your request,we will withhold The project would construct pro- some areas would be abandoned your name and address to the cessing plants at two locations as they are “mined-out.” These ar- extent allowed by the Freedom of above the active Gila River flood- eas would be reclaimed incremen- Information Act or any other law. plain; one (Site A) would produce tally over time as they become Please submit your comments by crushed material for aggregate available. Reclamation activities April 3, 2017, by mail or fax to: base and also include a “wet would consist of establishing Cecilia Martinez-Baker, Superin- plant”; the other plant location a permanent low flow channel; tendent (Site B) would produce ready- stabilization and reconfiguration Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima mix concrete. The master lease of abandoned pits; removal of Agency area would be approximately 426 roads, berms, and equipment; P.O. Box 8 acres, including 273 acres set revegetation and riparian/wetland Sacaton, Arizona 85147 aside for mining and 74 acres for enhancement. Telephone: (520) 562-3326 materials processing. Other land Construction of a new mining fa- Fax: (520) 562-3543 uses would include access routes cility on Community lands admin- Thank you for your interest in this and buffer areas. No work would istered by the Bureau of Indian project. be planned in the low flow channel Affairs of the Gila River. Maximum exca- (BIA) is considered a federal ac- Page 14 Gila River Indian News March 3, 2017

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