THE GRIN VOL. 22, NO. 14 GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS || www.GRICNEWS.org AUGUST 2, 2019 NEW SCHOOL OPENS IN DISTRICT 6 New Gila Crossing Community School unveiled at ribbon cutting ceremony Landmark partnership with the Department of the Interior highlights historic day Kyle Knox Gila River Indian News

More than 700 Commu- nity members and guests filled the new gymnasium of the Gila Crossing Community School (GCCS) for its ribbon cutting cer- emony Saturday, July 27 in Dis- trict 6. Many Gila River Indian Community, state, and national leaders attended to celebrate the historic occasion. The state-of- the-art school was open for the The Gila River Indian Community replaces the previous Gila Crossing Community School with a state-of-the-art facility. Kyle Knox/ GRIN day to all for tours of the school chairman of the GCCS Owner’s to educational opportunities.” what it has become surpassing 9th District Representative for before officially opening Aug. 1. Team said, “Opening this new Gov. Lewis was present for the original expectations. the U.S. Congress also attended. That morning the ribbon was school is something that we have groundbreaking a little over 13 Greg Stanton, former Mayor cut by Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, dreamt of for many years.” Coun- months prior and was proud of of Phoenix, serves as Arizona’s Continued on Page 10 Lt. Gov. Robert Stone, Depart- cilman Villareal was the first to ment of Interior Assistant Secre- address the crowd noting how tary Tara Sweeney, Department inadequate the original building of Interior Deputy Assistant Sec- became. retary Mark Cruz, and Communi- Gov. Lewis stated, “As ty Council Representative Antho- governor, there are few projects ny Villareal Sr., District 6. more rewarding than those that Councilman Villareal, also help our youth and their access

Howler, Arizona Coyotes’ mascot, takes part in the celebration at Gila GRIC officially cuts the ribbon and opens the new school at a ceremony on July 27.Kyle Knox/GRIN Crossing. Kyle Knox/GRIN GRIC teams and athletes compete in Piestewa Games Christopher Lomahquahu ma-Maricopa Indian Community itary. She was assigned to the Gila River Indian News and the City of Scottsdale from 507th Maintenance Company July 19-21. stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and An annual summer sporting The games were established was the first female Native Amer- event honoring the legacy of a by Erik Widmark, Executive Di- ican service member to be killed fallen Arizona soldier, brought rector of the Grand Canyon State in action. teams from tribal communities to Games in 2003 to celebrate the Participating in the games the Valley to compete in six ath- legacy of U.S. Army Spc. Lori were the C.G. (Casa Grande) Pi- letic categories, which are bas- Piestewa, who was killed the rates and Gila River Bears, who ketball, softball, baseball, track same year in Iraq. posted impressive outings in the & field, wrestling and volleyball. Piestewa was a member of youth baseball tournament. The The Fiesta Bowl Lori Piestewa the Hopi Tribe and mother of Pirates would fall short in con- National Native American Games two children. She was born Tuba tention for a placing in the tour- were in full force across different City, Ariz., and one of many in Gila River Bears take home the championship at the Piestewa Games. locations on the Salt River Pi- her family to serve in the mil- Continued on Page 9 Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN GILA RIVER

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GRHC Department Highlights

ED Techs and ED Clerks in Gila River Health Care’s Emergency Department play an important and essential role - collaborating with ED nurses and physicians to provide care to our patients.

ED Technicians: ED Clerks: Are either a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Provide essential operational support in the GRHC ED. GRHC employs five Technician or an Emergency Medical Technician. GRHC employs six (6) full- (5) full-time ED Clerks and two (2) are members of the Gila River Indian time ED Techs, and three (3) are members of the Gila River Indian Community. Community. GRHC’s six (6) ED Techs collectively: GRHC’s five (5) ED Clerks collectively: • Represent over 73 years of experience • Have over 75 years of service to GRHC • Have over 41 years of service to GRHC Below are some of their tasks and responsibilities: ED Techs prioritize patient care, treatments and procedures - especially when given • Ensure smooth operation of day-to-day functions in the department multiple tasks simultaneously. Below are some of the critical tasks: • Coordinate patient admissions and transfers • Collection and transport of specimens • Answer and direct phone calls • Perform treatments as ordered, such as the application of dressings and splints • Engage and lead collaboration with other GRHC departments AND outside facilities • Assists ED providers during procedures • Timely communication with patients/families and other healthcare team • Maintenance of supplies for patient rooms and specialty carts members • Vital signs, EKG, visual acuity testing • Timely communication with patients/families and other healthcare team members GRHC Emergency Department’s Goal Is To Give Every Patient The Best Care Each And Every Time. If you believe you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

EMS 1st Responder Cadets Recognized at WIOA Summer Youth Banquet • July 26, 2019

Amber Namingha, EMT; Daniel Kunsman, Loving and Rebecca with cadets. Paramedic; Loving Brown, EMT; Rebecca Lewis, Amber Namingha, EMT - Rebecca Lewis, EMT. EMT awarding Challenge coins to cadets

Reminder! GilaGRHC.ORG River Health Care’s Administrative Offices and Outpatient Clinics will be LIFE CENTER DIABETES, ENDOCRINOLOGY & WELLNESS CLOSED MONDAY, 9/2/2019 - LABOR DAY CLOSED FRIDAY, 9/20/2019 - NATIVE AMERICAN DAY

Let’s Ask Dr. Roopa! for Cholesterol (ko-LESS-tuh-ruhl). What is it? There are different C kinds of cholesterol in your blood: LDL and HDL. Know your diabetes ABCS. LDL or “bad” cholesterol can build up and clog your blood Last month we discussed how diabetes, if not controlled vessels. It can cause a heart attack or stroke. may cause inflammation and blockages in blood vessels HDL or “good” cholesterol helps remove the “bad” causing complications such as: blindness, kidney failure, cholesterol from your blood vessels. nerve damage, heart attack, leg amputation or stroke. These What are the LDL and HDL goals? complications can be avoided by optimal control of blood glucose, Ask what your cholesterol numbers should be. Your goals blood pressure, cholesterol levels and by avoiding tobacco. The may be different from other people. If you are over 40 years overall focus in diabetes management is to help improve each of of age, you may need to take a cholesterol-lowering drug for these factors which are abbreviated as A B C S: heart health.

for the A1C test (A-one-C). What is A1C? Why is it important? The A1C is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar S for Smoking! Smoking causes inflammation in the body, in A level over the past three months. It is different from the blood addition to what diabetes is causing. People with diabetes, sugar checks you do each day. High levels of blood sugar can who also smoke tobacco, will have a higher risk of the harm your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, feet, and eyes. The complications. Also, smoking makes it harder to control A1C goal for many people with diabetes is below 7.0%. It diabetes. may be different for you, ask your doctor

for Blood Pressure. What is it? Why is it important? Call Gila River Health Care Life Center (520) 562-7940 to Blood pressure is the force of your blood against the B schedule an appointment to see our Dietician, Counsellor, wall of your blood vessels. If your blood pressure gets too high, it makes your heart work too hard. It can cause a heart attack, Fitness Staff or Providers to help you manage your A B C S, stroke, and damage your kidneys or eyes. Blood pressure goal for people Send your questions to: [email protected] with diabetes is below 140/90. It may be different for you, ask your doctor.

Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 August 2, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 3 WIOA holds banquet following successful summer program Kyle Knox Gila River Indian News

On Friday, July 26, District 4’s new service center hosted the WIOA Banquet recognizing the 119 participants in the Sum- mer Youth Worker Program. The event highlighted outstanding Governor participants and employers while Stephen Roe Lewis also demonstrating various as- Lt. Governor pects of what they learned over Robert Stone the seven weeks. Lt. Gov. Robert Stone spoke Community Council and said he was happy to see the Representatives support of the families in atten- District 1 Arzie Hogg dance. Joey Whitman “Do the best you can do be- cause hard work should be given District 2 Carol Schurz 24-hours a day 365-days a year.” Stone encouraged them to District 3 take advantage of these programs Avery White Rodney Jackson and to continue on their path and find a place within the Communi- District 4 ty when they become adults. Jennifer Allison Cadets were recognized during a banquet for the Summer Youth Worker Program on July 26. Kyle Knox/GRIN Pamela Johnson Three of the employment programs were highlighted Delmar Jones highlighting the youth and also Safety Program, “We are known nounced that the Public Safety Monica Antone during the banquet including served a Pima corn cake drizzled as the fun program but it is seri- Program will now be year around. the Film 101 class, the Culinary District 5 in mesquite syrup. And lastly, the ous fun.” Officer Milano shared Daniel Narcia was present- 101 Program and the cadet pro- Janice Stewart Public Safety’s First Responder’s that their program is para-military ed with the Outstanding WIOA Marlin Dixon gram. Edit Box hosted the Film Cadet Program, comprised of style, with marching and physical Summer Youth Worker Award Franklin Pablo, Sr. 101 class of students and pre- Thomas White Fire, EMS, and Police, demon- training every day during the pro- from his time at Ak-Chin Ul- miered their 15-minute film proj- strated various speed skill drills gram. They work in supervised traStar, and Alyssa Dixon was District 6 ect called, “An Elders Past.” The vital to their field. but strenuous scenarios learning presented the Outstanding WIOA Anthony Villareal, Sr. Culinary 101 Program, led by Terrance B. Evans Officer James Milano said of first-aid, CPR, fire turnouts, and Summer Youth Employer for her Alyssa Dixon, showcased a video Charles Goldtooth this year’s 16 students and Public fire weapons. It was also an- Culinary 101 Program. District 7 Devin Redbird Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer Shannon White, Community Council Secretary Gila River Indian News June M. Shorthair [email protected] Director of CPAO (520) 562-9851 Roberto A. Jackson [email protected] Managing Editor (520) 562-9719 Christopher Lomahquahu [email protected] Community Newsperson (520) 562-9718 Emma Hughes [email protected] Community Newsperson (520) 562-9852 Kyle Knox [email protected] Lt. Gov. Robert Stone offers encouragement for the workers to continue on Alyssa Dixon (left) shows her certificate with Deanna Ringlero from the Community Newsperson their career paths. Kyle Knox/GRIN WIOA. Kyle Knox/GRIN (520) 562-9717 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- 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 August 2, 2019 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs

Certain reports may be broken; entrance was notified. Case will be - for with their voice being raspy not be available or are cur- gained through the window. warded for further review; and painfully sore. Photos rently under investigation Multiple items were found welfare checks were to be were taken of the vehicle; which GRPD holds the to be strewn all over and conducted by officers with- the victim did not wish to right to restrict public re- food items were opened in the jurisdiction where be photographed. Photos lease. and left out. Shoe impres- the victim resides. were later impounded into Incident Log sions were located and Status: On-going In- evidence and the suspect July 07 - 13, 2019 photographed later being vestigation was not located at the time Calls for services this impounded into evidence. THEFT – Officers of incident. Charges pend- week: 744 A copy of the video surveil- were dispatched to Lone ing a follow up investiga- Arrest made: 23 lance will be reviewed to Butte Casino in reference tion with the suspect. District One- (Black- assist in the identification to a theft of a ticket vouch- Status: On-going In- water) of the suspect(s). er. The victim reported to vestigation NO INCIDENTS IN- Status: Open Investi- officers that only one of AGGRAVATED AS- VOLVING PART ONE gation two vouchers were cashed SAULT – Officers were CRIME Lone Butte Area out and only realized af- dispatched to a report of a District Two – (Saca- Theft – Officers were ter walking away from the stabbing victim. Contact ton Flats) dispatched to the Lone kiosk. After noticing not was made with the vic- BURGLARY – Offi- Butte Casino in reference all the cash was dispersed; tim, who had two puncture cers were dispatched to the to a suspect taking the vic- the victim immediately wounds on the backside, a area in reference to a side tims purse. Investigation returned to the kiosk and puncture near the armpit door being kicked in at the revealed the victim left a alerted security. Through and another on the elbow. A Lady of Victory Church. purse while gambling and video surveillance a sus- crime scene was located at Contact was made with an walked off. The suspect pect was identified through a different residence and of- officer already on scene claimed to go into the re- their player’s club card. A ficers made entry to ensure that was processing the stroom to return the purse follow up will be conduct- there were no other victims scene. Contact was made and returned to playing the ed to speak to the suspect, inside. Officers recovered with a parishioner; items games. The victim then had water) moved it to the E parking charges are pending evidence from the resi- that were taken were two the purse returned when NO INCIDENTS IN- lot. The victim stated there Status: On-going In- dence and was later entered cases of soda and meat. No one gold cross pendant and VOLVING PART ONE was money and a spare key vestigation into evidence as well as the other items were missing; five gold stud earrings were CRIME that was not located in the District Five- (Casa clothing of the victim. The the damages to the build- missing. The suspect has District Two – (Saca- vehicle at the time the vehi- Blanca) suspect was not located and ing were to the lock and been identified and charges ton Flats) cle was located. A bag that AGGRAVATED AS- another male was arrested drywall of the building. are pending at the moment. WEAPON – Officers did not belong to the victim SAULT – Officers were on unrelated charges. The Photos were taken of shoe Status: Open Investi- were dispatched to the was located and later im- dispatched to a domestic victim was transported to prints and a bar that was lo- gation residence in reference to pounded into evidence for violence call for service. an area hospital where they cated believed to be used to District Five- (Casa shots fired. Investigation safekeeping. Contact was made with the were further treated for the gain entrance. The suspect Blanca) revealed that shots were Status: On-going victims and they report- injuries sustained. is still outstanding at this NO INCIDENTS IN- fired and the family went SHOPLIFTING – Of- ed the suspect came home Status: Case Forward- time. VOLVING PART ONE out to investigate; located ficers were dispatched to intoxicated and began to ed Case Status: Under In- CRIME holes on the passenger side Lone Butte Smoke Shop argue with the female ju- AGGRAVATED AS- vestigation District Six – (Komat- of a vehicle parked in front in reference to a theft. venile victim (family mem- SAULT – Offices were dis- District Three- (Saca- ke) of the residence. A window Upon officer arrival it was ber) and both the victim patched to the residence in ton) ARSON – Officers was also pierced by the learned that an unknown and suspect began to push reference to an unknown AGGRAVATED AS- were dispatched to the area bullets; no persons inside female walked in to the one another; when the ju- trouble call. Investigation SAULT - The victim called in reference to a suspicious the residence were injured. store and picked up two venile punched the suspect revealed the victim and dispatch to reported that vehicle parked near the old A 12 gauge shot gun cas- cartons of Pall Mall Red to keep the suspect away. suspect were engaged in a the juvenile family member mission. The vehicle was ing was located in the front cigarettes. As the female The suspect went to the verbal altercation when the (suspect) threw a fork at the observed to be completely yard, was photographed proceeded to the register, kitchen to retrieve a knife suspect hit the victim with victim during an argument burned on the interior of the and impounded into evi- only one carton was placed and returned to the bed- a glass bottle causing a lac- causing pain and discom- vehicle; a wants/warrants dence. Welfare checks will on the counter for payment room with the knife stating eration to the facial area of fort and injury to the upper check revealed the vehicle be conducted through the while the other carton was he would stab the juvenile the victim. The victim was part of the arm. The suspect was stolen out of Phoenix neighborhood; no suspects placed in the black bag the female. The suspect left the transported to the hospital was admitted to throwing PD. Elite took possession were identified in the case. female was carrying. As the scene prior to officer arrival for further medical treat- the fork at the victim during of the vehicle. Status: Case Forward- transaction took place the once learning dispatch was ment and the suspect left the argument due to being Status: Open Investi- ed female attempted to pay for called. The suspect was not on foot last seen running angry. The suspect was gation District Three- (Saca- the carton of cigarettes with located and charges have into the desert. The suspect arrested and booked into BURGLARY – Of- ton) two $1.00 fake bills, the been forwarded to law of- was not located and charges JDRS. ficers were dispatched to THREATENING – employee informed the fe- fice for review. have been forwarded to law Status: A juvenile the area in reference to a Officers were dispatched to male two of the dollar bills Status: Charges For- office for review. suspect was arrested and burglary. Investigation re- meet with the victim; upon were fake and the female warded Status: Charges For- booked for Aggravated As- vealed the suspect(s) dam- contact with the victim it paid with other means of District Six – (Komat- warded sault. aged a door to gain entry was revealed the suspect cash to cover the fake bills. ke) District Four- into a building taking an air threatened the victim while Still photos of the female AGGRAVATED AS- THEFT – Officers Stotonic Area – conditioner unit that cools at funeral services. The vic- were observed and later SAULT – The victim re- were dispatched to a theft AGGRAVATED AS- the electrical panels. Latent tim feared for their safety impounded into evidence. ported that while driving call; the investigation re- SAULT - Officers were prints were located and will due to believing the suspect There are no investigative the suspect became upset vealed fifty bales of hay dispatched to a stabbing. be sent to AZ DPS lab for would carry out the threats leads at this time. with the victim due to cur- was taken from the location Investigation revealed the analysis. of shooting the victim. The Status: Closed Pending rent living arrangements and the reporting party did victim was stabbed in the Status: Open Investi- suspect was not located and Suspect Identification and pulled the steering not have any suspect infor- upper abdomen area and gation the victim left the commu- THEFT – Officers wheel while driving down mation. the left bicep. Officers ren- District Seven – (Mar- nity to seek safety. took a theft call at the Wild the road causing the vehi- Status: Closed Pending dered aid until GREMS ar- icopa) Status: Open Investi- Horse Pass Casino. Investi- cle to crash into some trees further information. rived on scene. The victim THEFT – The report- gation gation revealed the victim while coming to a stop. THEFT – Officers did not disclose a suspect ing party/victim reported District Four- left her purse unattended at The suspect then began to were dispatched to the name/identity; and was their vehicle was taken Lone Butte Area a slot machine and walked “choke” the victim after a Komatke Market in ref- transported to Chandler from a residence while giv- BURGLARY – Offi- to another area of the casi- struggled the victim was erence to a theft. Contact Regional where the victim ing two other individuals a cers were dispatched to the no. A female immediately able to become free mo- was made with the victim/ was treated for non life ride to pick up belongings. Wild Horse Pass Casino in took the purse and left the mentarily before the sus- store employee, who stated threatening injuries. Evi- The vehicle was entered reference to theft. Contact casino. The victim stated pect grabbed the victim that while stocking items at dence was gathered and en- into NCIC as stolen. was made with the victim vehicle keys, home keys, again and “choked” the the store and setting a cell tered into evidence. Status: Closed – Vehi- and it was reported that a debit cards and cash were victim while victim began phone down on the count- Status: Open Investi- cle was located vehicle was taken and did in the purse taken. The ve- to fight the suspect off. The er. The suspect grabs the gation not know the whereabouts hicle the suspect left the suspect then left in an un- cell phone and places it in BURGLARY – Of- Incident Log of the vehicle. During the premises in was identified known direction and the their pocket and leaves the ficers were dispatched to July 14 - 20, 2019 investigation, it was re- after the vehicle showed up victim was able to go to a store on a bike. The suspect the Santan Headstart in Calls for services this vealed an unknown male at the victim’s residence. nearby family member’s was not identified, but a reference to a shed that had week: 746 entered the vehicle and After the victim was ob- residence to call for help. person of interest has been been damaged. During a Arrest made: 32 moved the vehicle from served by the suspect ve- During contact with the vic- identified. A follow up will walk thru of the building the first level to the second hicle; the vehicle left the tim, it was painful for the a window was observed to District One- (Black- level of the garage then area and area police were victim to speak or swallow Continued on Page 5 August 2, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona gives “Big Thanks” to GRPD officer Bobbi Rose Nez mentor, his continued ef- and the Gila River Police with Badges" that gives Big Brothers Big Sisters of forts to assist with volun- Department. The mentor- youth and Public Safety the Central Arizona teer recruitment, and assis- ing program matches Gila opportunity to build posi- tance in planning our recent River Officers (Bigs) with tive relationships together. Congratulations to Public Safety Day. Jeff has interested youth (littles) We are currently en- Gila River Police Depart- been matched to his little at the Boys & Girls Club. rolling for the program ment Commander Jeffrey brother in the program for Matches meet every oth- for the 2019-2020 school Hunter for recently being 1.5 years and plans to con- er week during the school year. If interested, please recognized at Big Brothers tinue in the program this year and engage in a vari- contact BBBSAZ Tribal Big Sisters of Central Ari- coming school year. ety of activities including Partnership Coordinator zona's 'Big Thanks' event Jeff is matched in our arts & crafts, playing board Bobbi Rose Nez at (602) on Thursday July 17, 2019. Gila River Site Based Men- games, gym activities, etc. 769-7463 / bnez@bbbsaz. Big Thanks is a quarterly toring Program; a partner- but the overall goal is pro- org or B&GC Branch Man- volunteer recognition event ship between Big Brothers vide youth with a positive ager Soyet Antone at (520) that recognizes outstanding Big Sisters of Central Ar- and caring adult mentor. 562-3890 / Soyet.Antone@ volunteers in our program. izona, Boys & Girls Club Additionally, this is a part clubzona.org Jeff was recognized for be- of the East Valley-Sacaton, of an initiative called "Bigs ing a consistent and caring Commander Jeffrey Hunter was recognized for his volunteer work on July 17. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

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GRPD Reports from when leaving his bike rest- THEFT – Officers weapon was entered into District Two – (Saca- it was noticed that some ing on the bus stop and be- were dispatched to the NCIC as stolen. ton Flats) electrical appliances were Page 4 gan walking away when he residence in reference to Status: Weapon is still WEAPON – Offi- not operable due to possi- asked a female to watch the a theft. Investigation re- outstanding cers were dispatched to a ble electrical issues caused be conducted and charges bike. As the city bus pulled vealed the victim arrived at residence in reference to by the bullet. Photos were pending the outcome of the up, the victim observed the home and placed a firearm Incident Log structure damage caused by taken of the damages and follow up. suspect go the bicycle and in a box and left the resi- July 21 - 27, 2019 unknown bullets. Contact uploaded into evidence. Status: Open Investi- place it on the bus bike rack dence. Upon returning to Calls for services this was made with the victim Welfare checks will be gation and enter the bus and leave the residence, people were week: 709 and it was stated that at an conducted throughout the THEFT – Offices were the area. The suspect was at the residence hanging Arrest made: 25 unknown time and date the neighborhood; suspect(s) dispatched to Vee Quiva not identified. out. The next morning the District One- (Black- suspect(s) shot at the resi- have not been identified in Casino in reference to a Status: Closed pending victim realized the firearm water) dence causing damages to this incident. theft of a bicycle. Contact further information. was not where it was last NO INCIDENTS IN- the interior and exterior of Status: Case forwarded was made with the victim, District Seven – (Mar- placed. There is no suspect VOLVING PART ONE the residence. While con- who was at the bus stop icopa) in this investigation. The CRIME ducting the investigation, Continued on Page 12 Page 6 Gila River Indian News August 2, 2019 Gila River’s Got Talent puts GRIC members in the spotlight at MGR hosted event

Miss Gila River Tyler Owens assists contestants in the Gila River’s Got Talent event on July 19. Natalie Osife performed at the talent show. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu Owens said, “Magic Adrian D Thomas led the munity. izen of the year for contri- goals. “I hope to inspire Gila River Indian News tricks, singing, and sharing audience through a musi- All the right touches butions to the youth skate- and be a role model for the words of inspiration gave cal journey of empower- for an entertaining night boarding community, youth of our Community Gila River Indian a small taste of what the ment. Jonathan Soke, had were present to give the Whitehair said, her and to ensure they reach Community members strut- Community has to offer.” a few magic tricks up his night Hollywood feel with parents taught to be proud their potential and grown ted their stuff during an Osife said, “It is import- sleeve to wow the crowd, lights, cameras, action her Native American her- up in a positive environ- evening of singing, dancing ant to allow one another to while Andrew Kisto sang a for the performers. Little itage and grateful for the ment.” and musical entertainment. share what make each of us rap song about the life as a ones faced their fears and opportunities that are be- Gila River Royalty host- special.” young adolescent forced to sang on stage, while others fore her. “My educational Kelcey Mosely, Dis- ed Gila River’s Got Talent Youth Natalie Osife make difficult life choices belted their version of hit goal is to attend Arizona trict 1 Fitness Instructor, event at the Komatke Boys lead the night of entertain- for survival. songs. State University and get Ju- was selected as leader of & Girls Club on July 19. ment off with ABC’s, while Victoria Allison per- The event brought ris Doctorate in Law,” said the year for his contribu- To open the event, sisters Olivia and Naomi formed a cover of Selena’s Community members out Whitehair. tions within the Communi- Miss Gila River Tyler Ow- Figueroa pulled off their hit “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” to share their talents be- Lee Nasewytewa, who ty. “I was thankful for the ens and Jr. Miss Gila River rendition of “Demons,” and Owens joined in the fore a packed house inside will be attending ASU in opportunity to be awarded Susanna Osife greeted the by Imagine Dragons. To contest and danced and the club’s gymnasium. The the fall and running track leader of the year.” Mosely audience with a word of get the audience further lip-synched to Beyoncé’s event was broadcast live & field, shared some words attends ASU studying exer- encouragement for the con- settled into the night was “Before I Let Go.” online and on Facebook. of encouragement. He said cise and wellness and said testants. They said it takes master of ceremonies Anto- To close-out the night, Community members running has given him a a lot of courage to come on nio “Goh:k Hapoth” Davis Osife performed a tradi- were also recognized at platform to inspire youth his education has inspired stage and perform, because comedy sketch. tional Akimel O’otham the talent show, Marlena from the Community and him to promote wellness in everyone has a special tal- To start off the second dance, showcasing the cul- Whitehair, youth of the elsewhere to pursue their his district. ent to share with others. half of the performances, tural history of the Com- year, Reuben Ringlero cit- athletic and educational August 2, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 7 butterfly wings as deco- of the group was Ida Red- polished, and long necked art. Clay gives us perfume rations on their faces and bird. She was talkative, for- pots created to sell. With and beauty. bodies, according to the ward in thought, much like the onset of World War II, All O’odham/O’oth- Dirt For Making Things her grandfather, Last Star. Maricopa potters stopped am are one but are differ- book. When the Southern At the dawn of the 1900s, using the swastika design ent political entities and Pacific Railroad was laid Last Star predicted men because tourists would not each has determined their SomethingA’AGA to be told or talked about through Maricopa in the would fly in the air, trav- buy them. Cultures world- own writing systems. The 1880s, it presented a new el among the stars, and be wide had used the design Gila River website uses her 1973 Master’s thesis venue to sell Maricopa pot- able to see people far away. to represent the four di- a phonetic spelling, Pee By Billy Allen “A Study of Maricopa Pot- tery. From 1912 to 1937, When a young potter was rections, the universe, the Posh while the Salt River Aaaahhh. Rain/Ju:k tery.” Around 1993, Janet Maricopa pottery wasn’t of questioned because her pot wheel of life, and a su- website uses Piipaash, of has arrived, a little late, but Stoeppelmann persuaded high quality, because tour- did not look “traditional,” preme deity. German Na- the Alvarez/Hale/Zepeda aaaahhh. Thankfully, we Mary Fernald to tell the ists didn’t care for quality Redbird spoke up and said zis took over that symbol, orthography. Learn the sys- close our eyes and treasure story behind the story of as long as the pottery was the Maricopa potter was changed it to represent evil tem of your reservation or that smell. THAT smell – I gathering information from cheap. Pottery went for a “trying a new idea.” Ms. and ugliness. background and keep up just learned that in 1964 it the potters which is how quarter or fifty cents. An Fernald surmised Maricopa Back to beauty. Ac- the effort to communicate was given an official name: Dirt For Making Things early Laveen resident re- pottery survived by allow- tress Lupita Nyongo’o of in O’odham/O’otham. petrichor and comes from came to be written. Some members Maricopa potters ing potters to experiment, Star Wars and Black Pan- Information came from two Greek words. “Petra” readers may see relatives and O’otham basket makers borrow from the old and ther fame said, “Clay can websites; https://www.quo- means stone and “ichor” ra.com/Why-does-clay-have- mentioned in that book and selling their wares at Wal- “outside” to express what be dirt in the wrong hands, the-distinctive-smell; http:// means blood of the gods. this article. But first a short greens Drug on Central Av- the potter felt. The photo- but in the right hands it can theconversation.com/the- Seems like a really fitting background about the Mar- enue in Phoenix. In 1935, graphs in the book exhibit be art.” smell-of-rain-how-csiro-invented- word. A chemical interac- icopa. Robert Hackenberg Ms. Elizabeth Hart, an ex- such an evolution: reptiles Maricopa potters of a-new-word-39231 and https:// tion of certain plants and ca.hellomagazine.com/health- published Aboriginal Land tension agent of the Indian drawn and added on, fac- the past, present and future and-beauty/02018022142996/lu- clay-based soils through Use and Occupancy of the Service, arrived on Gila es, human forms, differing have shown they have the pita-nyongo-mexico-beauty-hair. dry and wet seasons creates Pima-Maricopa Indians in River and began an effort shades and colors, highly right hands to use bi:t for that smell. Clay/bi:t is key 1974 and stated the Mar- to improve the quality of to that aroma. icopa’s stomping grounds Maricopa pottery. She es- Clay. While out on were along the Colorado tablished quality standards Huhugam Heritage Center desert walk-abouts, we River, as part of the Yuman in an effort to raise prices Language Program sometimes find bits of culture. Five groups --the and formed a Maricopa Shelma O’otham Ñeo’ok pottery. Makes you won- Maricopa (Cocomaricopa), Pottery Association. Orig- der about the hands that Kaveltcadom (Opa), Hal- inal members were Mary worked clay to shape and chidhoma, Kohuana and Juan, Pearl Miller, Lena COMING SOON design those little treasures. the Halyikwamai --began Meskeet, Sallie McKinley, We leave them where we moving to our area as ear- Maggie Colt, Alma Law- find them so others can de- ly as the mid-1500s. Today rence, Lula Young, Lou Save The Date light, too. the western part of the Gila Johnson, Ruth Anton, Mary I came across an ex- River Indian Community is Loring, Susie Sundust, District 4 & District 6 Service Centers cellent quick read, Dirt For home to most of the Mar- Grace Percherro, Agnes Making Things, by Janet icopa/Piipaash/Pee-Posh. and Josephine Bread, Cora Stoeppelmann. The 1995 The Halchidhoma/ Xaly- and Mae Smith. Every Wednesday, 6pm-8pm book is about Mary Fernald, chidom reside at Lehi on Soon Maricopa pottery who tells of her experience the Salt River Pima-Mar- was earning high praise at a with Maricopa potters Ma- icopa Indian Reservation. Phoenix Chamber of Com- August 2019 – October 2019 bel Sunn, Ida Redbird, and Maricopa may have merce Convention and the other Maricopa potters of come from the Spanish Gallup Inter-Tribal Arts and HHC: (520)-796-3500 the early 1970s. Mary word “mariposa.” Marico- Crafts Exhibition of 1938. Fernald decided to write pa women often painted The face and spokeswoman Use caution as monsoon storms finally arrive in the Gila River Indian Community Emma Hughes driving. of water can carry away a “GRIC OEM.” Through In the event of an District 3 (520) 562-3334, Gila River Indian News Learn to be safe this vehicle and only 6-inches their app you’ll have access emergency, you may also District 4 (520) 418-3661, Monsoon season has monsoon season. Be pre- of water can knock down to health and emergency contact your service center: District 5 (520) 315-3441, begun and brings in more pared and practice these an adult. preparedness and more District 1 (520) 215-2110, District 6 (520) 550-3805, humidity that can lead to important safety measures: • Do not use your elec- contact information. District 2 (520) 562-3450, District 7 (520) 430-4780. thunderstorms, heavy rain, • Take shelter when tronics during a lightning lighting, hail, high winds, you hear thunder, storms storm, power surges can flash floods, dust storms can escalate quickly stay cause damage to your de- and extreme heat. Many of indoors to avoid getting vices or even fire or elec- which can be very danger- caught in the rain, dust and trocution. ous. The monsoon season lightning. • Do not drive in dust beings in June and typically • Be prepared for pow- storms, when caught in a lasts through September. er outages which can last dust storm, pulled to the With many of the haz- hours to days (in some side of the road, turn off ards the season brings, it is cases); have an emergency your lights and wait it out. important to stay safe and kit, flashlight, candles, bat- The Office of Emer- be prepared. Heavy rain tery operated radio, extra gency Management pro- can cause dangerous and batteries or solar chargers vides coordination and sup- even deadly road condi- for electronic devices, also port to the Community in tions due to flooding. High keep extra food and water the event of disasters. OEM winds that tend to come available. can be reached at (520) along with the season can • NEVER drive 796-3755. More infor- cause power outages and through flooded roads and mation can also be found even structural damage washes: “Turn around, online at gricready.org or and can be hazardous when don’t drown”. 18-inches through their mobile app The July 30 storm caused damage throughout Sacaton. GRIN Photo VFSO is hosting 3rd Annual veterans conference, Aug. 31 Kyle Knox are currently offered by the prove their services moving they keep a presence in the next year. Gila River Indian News Veteran and Family Ser- forward and keep everyone Community and continual- The event will be half vices Office. informed of what they have ly build name recognition. a day, and they expect over The Veteran and Fam- Darrell Whitman, Vet- to offer. Similar events and confer- 100 people in attendance ily Services Office is gear- eran Peer Support Special- Whitman stated, “We ences like this greatly assist this year. The event starts ing up for another Veterans ist, looks forward to the are keeping the program that effort. at 8 a.m. with registration Conference on Aug. 31, at conference because anoth- simple by sharing where The event will have beginning at 7:30 a.m. the Sheraton Grand Resort er goal is to learn what the our office stands today and various breakout sessions They will serve light re- at Wild Horse Pass. This Community wants from what our goals are mov- which include a community freshments in the morning event focuses on bring- their office. Therefore, the ing into the future.” Their talking circle with veterans. and a meal at lunch. For ing together veterans, ac- conference will provide a office is considered new, The Huhugam Heritage more information, you can tive-duty military, and fam- space to learn and set goals having been only open for Center will also host a ses- contact the Veterans and Haskell Osife-Antone Post ilies of veterans. The goal is for years to come. The in- about a year and a half. So, sion showcasing a new vet- Family Services Office at 51 members during the 2019 to inform participants about Mul-Chu-Tha parade. GRIN formation gathered will im- it’s crucial to Whitman that erans exhibit that will debut (520) 562-6221. the numerous services that Photo Page 8 Gila River Indian News August 2, 2019 Families attend End of Summer Bash at District 6 for fun, food and giveaways school and give them a good start with school sup- plies and a backpack.” The backpacks distributed were unique to District 6 mem- bers. A youth from District 6 created the design print- ed on the front of the blue backpacks. Jackson also said, “the highlight of the event this year was the Skateboard Competition.” This part of the event was a new addi- tion to the event from past years. Seven Layer Army hosted the “D6 Skate Mix” and was a good return since the last skate competition held in District 6 was back Children beat the heat with inflatable water slides on July 27.Kyle Knox/GRIN in 2013. Ten skateboarders signed up vying for numer- ous prizes. Skaters were all given multiple items during the product toss and also provided a T-shirt just for signing up. Inflatable water slides were provided for young- Madison Antone picked up a new backpack in District 6. Kyle Knox/GRIN er children, and resource booths lined were also set Kyle Knox attended. up along one of the baseball Gila River Indian News Triple-digit tempera- fields. Attendees were giv- tures did not stop Commu- On the evening of July en a card for stamps after nity members from coming 27, District 6’s Kalka Park visiting the booths which out that evening. District came to life with Commu- served as a raffle ticket for 6 Recreation Coordinator nity members, music, and numerous prizes including Denise Jackson worked to food celebrating the end a 14-ft trampoline. ensure the success of the of the summer break. The Much of the event’s event that saw 200 Com- recreation committee coor- success was made possible munity members attend. dinated the event that pro- by the District 6 Recreation Jackson said, “the goal is to vided backpacks, gifts, and Committee and the volun- bring the district members Skateboard riders show off their new equipment at Kalka Park in District 6. Kyle Knox/GRIN school supplies for many of teers. together before kids start its youth and families that

“Together we stand strong honoring our past warriors and believing in our next generation.”

Gila River Indian Community District 7 Pee Posh Park 8035 S. 83rd Avenue, Laveen AZ 85339 (83rd Avenue, South of Baseline)

For more information contact the District 7 Recreation @ 520 430-4780 August 2, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 9 GRIC member shares win for UNITY business plan competition would be announced. Over 300 youth groups and tribal communities attended this year. Davis, who is from District 5 has been actively involved in the Communi- ty, serving on the Akimel O’odham/Pee Posh Youth Council. After graduating high school, he pursued his education at Mesa Commu- nity College for a semester before working at Chipotle where he became a general manager. In 2017, he joined UNITY to serve as west- ern region representative before becoming the 2018- 2019 NUC Executive Com- mittee Male Co-president. “I’ve learned a lot and met Joseph Davis on stage at the UNITY conference held in Flori- a lot of people throughout Joseph Davis (second from left) holds the promotional check given to him and his partner after da. Courtesy of Joseph Davis those two years. Ultimate- their win in the business plan competition at UNITY. Courtesy of UNITY Emma Hughes nual UNITY conference ly my goal was just to have coffee shop named Aesthet- category. background” he felt he was Gila River Indian News that took place July 4-8 in a bigger reach on Native ic Coffee Co., would focus After completing his different, but was still able Gila River Indian Orlando, Fla. youth and to figure out mainly on its atmosphere term with UNITY, Davis to take on a leadership role. Community member Jo- The competition was what they need” said Davis. for anyone to utilize the wants youth to understand He believes in is revital- seph Davis won the Na- intended to “stimulate the With his experience business as a place for their that they “don’t have to be izing culture, supporting tional Business Plan Com- real-world process of en- in business, Davis part- own productivity. They a certain way to strive,” youth and building their petition at the 2019 UNITY trepreneurship seeking nered with Rachel Arthur were announced as winners further discussing how confidence. NCAIED and Conference. This year the start-up funds”, according (Colville Confederated at the conference in the he obtained his role with UNITY plan to continue to National Center for Amer- to NCAIED. It was divided Tribes) and submitted a college category, receiv- UNITY; “I didn’t have a hold the business plan com- ican Indian Enterprise into two divisions: Youth business plan in the college ing $1,500. There were no college background and petition again next year. Development (NCAIED) High School (14-17) and division. Their idea for a entries for the high school I didn’t have a political partnered with United Na- College (18-24). It was tional Indian Tribal Youth open only to those who (UNITY) to host a business would be attending the con- plan competition at the an- ference, where the winners FROM THE FRONT PAGE nament, while the Bears the championship games of would make a good run to their respective brackets. the championship. On the last day, Hajun The Bears rode a hot played in the varsity game streak into bracket play on against PHX Hotboyz in a Sunday, winning all four of game that went down to the their games, with three of wire. Hajun lost champion- them posting double digit ship to the Hotboyz 66-64. scores. The Bears domi- The Snaketown Warriors nated even as temperatures played in the Showcase rose past 100-degrees and bracket but couldn’t se- won the little league cham- cure a spot in placing in the pionship. games. At the Boys & Girls Back out on the base- Clubs of Greater Scotts- ball diamond, the Gila Riv- dale branch in Lehi, the er co-ed softball team cap- boys’ varsity basketball tured a second-place finish was in full swing. Two during tournament play. For teams from the Gila River more information about call Indian Community, Snake- the Arizona Sports & En- town Warriors and Hajun, tertainment Commission at played their way through (480) 517-9700 A Bears player hurls a pitch from the mound during a baseball game. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN hard fought games to get to

Bears players receive medals for their outstanding play. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Hajun represented the Gila River Indian Community at the annual Piestewa Games. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Page 10 Gila River Indian News August 2, 2019 HEADLINES EXECUTIVE OFFICE Stephen Roe Lewis Robert Stone “Puing O Pele Fst” Governor Lt. Governor

The Gila River Indian Community welcomes state treasurer Kimberly Yee trict 2 elders, to talk about the state’s responsibility to manage the investments of the state’s local govern- ments. Her office also, al- locates funds for programs that will assist govern- ments, like tribal commu- nities on a myriad of issues and initiatives. Although her visit was brief, she wanted to hear from the elders who talk- ed about the importance of Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee chats over lunch with health and culture, which the District 2 elders. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN they said is being promoted happen from all directions. to community, especially through the Community’s Yee pointed about the among tribal communi- education system and own Community’s investment ties,” said Yee. healthcare system, like the to promote art and culture, She said there’s an in- Gila River Health Care. and how that is incorporat- terest to see what is going Treasurer Yee visits the Governance Center in Sacaton. From left, GRIC Treasurer Robert Yee said, “We have ed into everyday living and on and to make every effort Keller, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, Yee, Lt. Gov. Robert Stone, District 1 Council Representative a great connection to our Arzie Hogg. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN education. to understand how the state Native American commu- Christopher Lomahquahu Yee’s visit to the Commu- the GRIC Governance Cen- Her initiative to devel- treasurer’s office can help nity, because I am Chi- Gila River Indian News nity covered to governmen- ter, before going on a tour op an inclusive office in- them. nese-American. I know tal relations between GRIC of the Community. volves going out to places To close out her vis- similarly that in our com- Arizona State Trea- and the state on economic “We have a long-stand- like the Community to get it, Yee toured the new munities, that we keep a surer Kimberly Yee visited development. ing partnership with the a hands-on experience on Gila Crossing Community rich tradition among our the Gila River Indian Com- Yee met with Gov. Community and we pro- what is happening among School, to view the new young people.” munity on July 25. Yee Stephen Roe Lewis, Lt. vide them with an update tribes. “We should look at classrooms, gardening area, She said in a modern met with tribal leadership, Gov. Robert Stone, Robert from our office of our what every corner of our state and artwork created to rep- society, it’s challenging to elders, and toured the new Keller, Community Trea- we are doing with your in- and it’s important to have resent the two cultures of preserve culture, because Gila River Crossing Com- surer, Arzie Hogg, District vestment dollars,” said Yee. tribal communities at the the Community, the Akimel there’s so many distrac- munity school in District 6. 1 Council Representative at Yee vested the Dis- table, there are so many O’otham and Pee Posh. tions and influences, that distinct issues community FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Stanton remarked, “This is the art, language, and histo- a great day for Arizona, the ry embedded in the curricu- United States, and the stu- lum, signage, and art found dents because they will be- throughout the school. And come future leaders.” His second, the school was past work with the Com- built by the Community munity spans years and and will be leased back to congratulated GRIC lead- the Department of the Inte- ers for their innovative ap- rior over several years. The proach to make the school landmark partnership is a reality. unprecedented and offers a GCCS’s development new approach across all of is unique for several rea- Indian Country. A large crowd filled the new Gila Crossing Community School gymnasium for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Kyle Knox/GRIN sons but two stand out the Lt. Gov. Stone provid- Owner’s Team had only the celebration ends and we The original school school enrollment for 2018 most. First, this school was ed closing remarks thank- one mission, rooted in the turn over this school to its was built over 100 years was approximately 550 stu- built with the Community ing everyone in attendance. school’s motto, and in 13 board and administration, ago around 1900. The dents, a slight increase in in mind, referencing the Stone reminded the au- months they delivered.” let us remember that motto school will serve Pre-K to enrollment is expected this O’otham and Pee Posh in dience that, “the school’s Stone finished stating, “As ‘Believe you can.’” eighth Grade students. The year.

Children play on the new playground equipment. Kyle Knox/GRIN D. Baxter the Bobcat grabs a bite during the grand opening of the Gila Crossing Community School on July 27. Kyle Knox/GRIN August 2, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 11 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • July 17, 2019 ACTION SHEET MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECU- Opportunity Act Title I Funding And Limited Waiver Community Council; P.O. Box 2138; Sacaton, TIVE SESSION Of Sovereign Immunity For The Limited Purpose Arizona 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT Of Arbitration And Enforcement Of Any Arbitration 562-9729 RESOLUTIONS Award (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- CALL TO ORDER 1. A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Allotted dation for approval with additional information; ESC The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Com- Trust Land Within The Exterior Boundaries Of The concurs) munity Council held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Gila River Indian Reservation (Allotments 3735 and Presenter: Lana Chanda the Community Council Chambers at the Gover- 3735) (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- APPROVED nance Center in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order dation for approval, NRSC concurs) >10. Resolution Approving The Office Of Emergen- by Governor Stephen R. Lewis at 9:14 a.m. Presenter: Warren Wiltshire cy Management To Apply For And Receive Public INVOCATION APPROVED Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Funding Provided by Councilwoman Janice Stewart 2. A Resolution Rescinding Resolutions GR-29-83 Under The Arizona State Department Of Health ROLL CALL And GR-084-17 To Dissolve The Voter Registration Services Through The Center Of Disease Control Sign-in Sheet Circulated Board And Rescind The Voter Registration Bylaws (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation Executive Officers Present: (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval with amendments to the resolution body, Governor Stephen R. Lewis for approval, LSC concurs) LSC concurs) Lt. Governor Robert Stone Presenter: Shannon White Presenter: Kathyleen Curley Council Members Present: APPROVED ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF D1-Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3-Avery White, 3. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Amend- AGENDA Rodney Jackson; D4-Monica Antone, Delmar Jones, ment #1 To The Agreement Of October 1, 2018 Be- >11. A Resolution Authorizing And Approving The Pamela Johnson; D5- Janice Stewart, Marlin Dixon, tween The Gila River Indian Community And Franzoy Termination Of Per Capita Trust Accounts And Franklin Pablo, Sr., Thomas White; D6- Anthony Vil- Consulting, Inc. (G&MSC forwards to Council with Directing The Distribution Of Trust Assets To Cer- lareal, Sr., Charles Goldtooth, Terrance Evans (9:44); recommendation for approval, NRSC concurs) tain Beneficiaries (G&MSC forwards to Council with D7-Devin Redbird Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy recommendation for approval) Council Members Absent: APPROVED Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller D1-Joey Whitman; D4-Jennifer Allison >4. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Amend- ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA ment #1 To The Agreement Of October 1, 2018 Be- AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT tween The Gila River Indian Community And Gookin >12. A Resolution Approving The Fiscal Year 2020 REPORT #1; TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE Engineers, Ltd. (G&MSC forwards to Council with Gila River Indian Community Indian Housing Plan RESOLUTIONS #4, #5, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, recommendation for approval, NRSC concurs) For Implementation And Submittal To The United #13 AND NEW BUSINESS #3 ON THE Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy Stated Department Of Housing And Urban Develop- CONSENT AGENDA ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF ment (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ADD AND AGENDA dation for approval) ACCEPT MATERIAL FOR RESOLUTION #15, >5. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Presenter: Laurie Thomas TABLE PRESENTATION #1 AND APPROVE Amendment #1 To The October 1, 2018 Agreement ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AGENDA Between The Gila River Indian Community And AGENDA PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS: Keller-Bliesner Engineering, LLC (G&MSC forwards >13. A Resolution Authorizing Personnel From the 1. Gila River Police Department Introductions Of First to Council with recommendation for approval, NRSC United States Census Bureau To Collect Data For Responder Cadets concurs) The 2020 Census Within The Gila River Indian Res- Presenter: Sgt. Paul Maroney Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy ervation (LSC forwards to Council with recommenda- TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF tion for approval) 2. GRHC Introduction of Dr. Anthony Santiago, Chief AGENDA Presenter: Sheila A. Valenzuela Medical Officer >6. A Resolution Amending The Current Member- ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF Presenter: Scott Gemberling ship Of The Litigation Team By Replacing Former AGENDA MR. MYRON SCHURZ INTRODUCED DR. AN- Councilman Barney Enos, Jr. With Councilman Avery >14. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila Local Ex- THONY SANTIAGO. DR. SANTIAGO PROVIDED A White, And/Or Appointing A Community Represen- change Carrier, Inc. To Waive Sovereign Immunity BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS BACKGROUND. VAR- tative To The Gila River Water Storage, LLC Board Solely For The IOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS EXPRESSED CON- Of Managers And Amending Resolution GR-49-11 Purpose Of Enforcing The Provisions Of The Joint CERNS AND WORDS OF WELCOME. GOVER- (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation Project Agreement Between The State Of Arizona NOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS EXPRESSED WORDS for approval with the amendment of adding “and/or” And The Gila Local Exchange Carrier, Inc. And For OF WELCOME. to the title) Enforcing Any Arbitration Award Under The Agree- 3. Introducing Providence High School Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy ment And For No Other Purpose (EDSC forwards to Presenter: Henry Matthews MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DISPENSE Council with a recommendation for approval) MR. HENRY MATHEWS, PRINCIPAL, THE DIREC- >7. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Funding Presenters: David Ackerman, James Meyers, GRTI TOR OF OPERATIONS, MS. KATHY HILLARY, Between The City Of Phoenix And The Gila River Board of Directors CLINICAL STAFF, AND MS. ANNETTE GIAGOS, Indian Community For Fixed–Route Transit Ser- APPROVED ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WERE PRESENT. vices For Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (G&MSC forwards [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] EACH PROVIDED BRIEF OVERVIEWS OF THE to Council with recommendation for approval with 15. The Gila River Indian Community Council Hereby SCHOOL’S STRUCTURE WHICH EMPHASIZED corrections) Rescinds Resolution GR-080-19 And Approves The ON PROVIDING STUDENT’S ASSISTANCE WITH Presenters: Timothy Oliver, Gregory McDowell Revised Gila Crossing Day School Lease Between BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. VARIOUS COUN- ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF The Gila River Indian Community And The United CIL MEMBERS AND GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. AGENDA States Department Of The Interior LEWIS EXPRESSED WORDS OF WELCOME. >8. A Resolution Authorizing The Tribal Education APPROVED [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR Department To Submit A Grant Application To The ORDINANCES A 10-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECON- Bureau Of Indian Education, Tribal Education Dis- UNFINISHED BUSINESS VENED AT 11:02 A.M.] cretionary Grants (G&MSC forwards to Council with 1. Gila River Gaming Commission Two - (2) Appoint- REPORTS recommendation for approval, ESC concurs) ments (one (1) full term and one (1) unexpired term) *1. Case Management Review Presenter: Isaac Salcido Presenters: Community Council Presenter: Gale Rawson ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA DUANE JOHNS MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECU- >9. A Resolution Authorizing And Approving An In- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT JULIE TIVE SESSION tergovernmental Agreement Between The Gila River JONES 2. FY 19 Monthly Financial Activity Report ending Indian Community Employment And Training De- 2. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. Board of June 30, 2019 (Executive Session) partment And The Arizona Department Of Economic Directors one (1) Appointment Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller Security Relating To The Request For Authorization Presenters: Community Council REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION And Disbursement Of Workforce Innovation And ACTION SHEETS Cont’d on Page 12 Page 12 Gila River Indian News August 2, 2019 Substance abuse counselor retires after 25 years, says time, ‘flew by’ ma-Maricopa Indian Com- munity where she worked for 16 years prior to work- ing with GRIC. She began working with the substance abuse program before a merge with Gila River Health Care. “She’s been a very good influence on the peo- ple,” said Corey Hayes, who has known Allison for Balloons and decorations mark Arlene Allison’s retirement af- ter 25 years with the Community. Emma Hughes/GRIN several years, “she’s done a lot here in this Communi- ty but where ever she goes Emma Hughes career. she’s going to be helping Gila River Indian News “I really wanted to stay somebody somewhere.” After serving the Gila here. The years just flew Allison shared her own River Indian Community by. It’s been 25 years and I experience with substance for 25 years, Arlene Al- didn’t realize it’s been that abuse as a young woman, lison, a substance abuse long,” said Allison Allison referred to and how she struggled with Arlene Allison (center) is given a send off from family, friends and coworkers at her retirement counselor with Gila River celebration. Emma Hughes/GRIN her time working with the recovery. “Eventually I got Health Care – Behavior- was a miracle to myself be- license with the state as a church and fellowship. Community by saying, “I back on my feet and I de- al Health Oasis, has now cause it was very difficult to licensed independent sub- Through her mother, love the work, I love work- cided that this is the work retired. On May 31, fami- stay sober.” This compelled stance abuse counselor and Hazel Lavern Azul, Allison ing with people.” that I want to do because ly, friends, and colleagues her to want to help others wishes to continue utilizing is 5th generation of Chief Allison was born in even though I felt hopeless, gathered to say their fare- with similar experiences. it. Now retired, she plans to Antonio Azul, GRIC’s last Sacaton but grew up and getting some help made me wells and to celebrate her Allison still holds a continue work through her traditional Chief. lives in the Salt River Pi- see that if I can do it then I

GRPD Reports from ing a theft. Contact was direction. There is currently initially denied taking any area where the altercation curring at the residence. Page 5 made with the store manag- no suspect information. money. During questioning took place. Evidence of the The victim came home er and it was reported that Status: Closed pending the suspect later admitted assault was photographed and stated someone had the male suspect walked suspect information that he took the money. and later impounded into been in his residence tak- District Three- (Saca- into the store picked up a District Five- (Casa The suspect stated the only evidence. The victim was ing a television, a black and ton) shoe box where he proceed- Blanca) reason being that the sus- then transported to a fam- decker drill and a beats pill WEAPON – Officers ed to walk around while AGGRAVATED AS- pect was told by two other ily member’s residence. speaker. The victim stated were dispatched to the attempting to remove the SAULT – Officers were suspects to take the money The suspect was not located it is unknown who the sus- residence in reference to sensor tags from the shoes. dispatched in reference to or be killed/hurt. Contact when attempted to look in pect(s) is and did not have unknown suspect(s) dis- After several minutes he a fight in progress. Contact was made with the other nearby surrounding areas. any problems with anyone charging a firearm at the then placed the shoes in an was made with the report- two suspect who also tuned Status: Charges Pend- in the surrounding areas. residence causing structure under armor bag and walks ing party and officers were over the money that was ing Status: Open Investi- damage. During the inves- past the point of sale with- lead to a male that was taken and given to them. BURGLARY – The gation tigation, a vehicle that was out paying and walked out bleeding from the facial One suspect was arrested victim contacted police in parked near the residence in an unknown direction. area. The victim stated that on unrelated charges and reference to a burglary oc- sustained damages as well Status: Open Investi- they did not remember or booked into JDRS. Not all as the residence causing gation recall what happened, the of the three hundred dollars dents and holes to both SHOPLIFTING – Of- bleeding was controlled by was recovered; the victim CIVIL SUMMONS Building A, Florence, Arizona 85132 the vehicle and structure. ficers were dispatched holding a towel to the facial wished to press charges IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona’s approved Photos were taken and sub- to the Coach Store at the area until GREMS arrived against all three juveniles STATE OF ARIZONA mitted into evidence; the IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PI- electronic filing systems at http: // Phoenix Premium Outlet and transported the victim involved. Charges were www.azcourts.gov /efilinginformation victim stated that earlier NAL Lori Pomeranz where the suspect took six to Chandler Regional for forwarded to law office for Plaintiff(s), V. . Mail a copy of the Answer to the oth- that morning she heard ap- coach bags and fled the further medical attention. review. Cecilio Duncan Osuna, et al. er party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons. proximately four shots and store. Employees from an- No charges at this time due Status: Charges For- Defendant( s ). Case No. S1 observed a vehicle leaving I00CV201900660 Note: If you do not file electronically other vendor in the area to the victim not willing to warded to law office you will not have electronic access to the area but was unable to SUMMONS To: Cecilio Duncan Os- stated the suspect left in a cooperate with officers. A District Seven – (Mar- una the documents in this case. describe the vehicle. There black Lincoln Navigator. follow up will be conducted icopa) WARNING: THIS AN OFFICIAL 3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you are no suspects at the time The suspects identification Status: Open Investi- AGGRAVATED AS- DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT of investigation. THAT within the State of Arizona , your has not been revealed. gation SAULT – Officers were Answer must be filed within TWEN- Status: Open Investi- AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ Status: Open Investi- District Six – (Komat- dispatched to a residence THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF TY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from gation gation ke) in reference to an assault. YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, the date of service, not counting the day of service . If this Summons and District Four- THEFT – Officers THEFT – Officers Contact was made with the CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LE- Stotonic Area – GAL ADVICE. the other court papers were served were dispatched to the were dispatched in refer- victim, a verbal argument on you outside the State of Arizona NO INCIDENTS IN- 1. A lawsuit has been filed against Chevron Gas Station in ref- ence to a theft. Upon con- between the victim and sus- you. A copy of the lawsuit and other , your Answer must be filed within VOLVING PART ONE erence to a theft. Investiga- tact the victim stated three pect turned physical when court papers were served on you with THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the CRIME tion revealed an unknown hundred dollars was taken the suspect began to throw this Summons. 2. If you do not want a judgment tak- day of service. Requests for reason- suspect entered the store from a purse that belonged items in the residence and able accommodation for persons with Lone Butte Area en against you without your input, you and walked out with three to the victim and was in struck the victim twice in must file an Answer in writing with the disabilities must be made to the court SHOPLIFTING – Of- thirty packs of Budweiser a van that the victim and the facial area with a closed Court, and you must pay the required by parties at least 3 working days in ficers were dispatched to filing fee. To file your Answer, take or advance of a scheduled court pro- brand alcohol. The suspect suspects were being trans- fist and then proceeded ceeding . the Nike Store at the Phoe- left the premises in a red ported in. Contact was to strike the victim with a send the papers to Clerk of the Su- perior Court, 971 Jason Lopez Circle nix Premium Outlet regard- Ford Focus in an unknown made with the suspect who metal pole that was near the

ACTION SHEETS from Page 11 >3. GRIC Support of Congressman O’Halleran Legis- COUNCIL MEMBER AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT SER- lation (EDSC forwards to Council with a recommen- MEETING ENA JOAQUIN dation for approval with additional information) MINUTES NEW BUSINESS Presenters: GRTI Board of Directors 1. June 13 – 14, 2019 (Special) 1. Housing Advisory Committee Appointment – Dis- ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE AS trict 7 (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- AGENDA SUBMITTED dation for approval) 4. Resignation Letter (EDSC) (EDSC accepts and 2. June 19, 2019 (Regular) Presenter: Laurie Thomas forwards to Council to declare the vacancy and MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT requests to appoint a Council Member at the next 3. June 27, 2019 (Special) WAYNE NELSON, JR. Council meeting following the acceptance of the MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE 2. Proposed Banishment Ordinance Survey (LSC resignation) ANNOUNCEMENTS forwards to Council under New Business for discus- Presenter: Shannon White ADJOURNMENT sion and possible action) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT AND MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:16 P.M. Presenter: Thomas Murphy DECLARE THE VACANCY AND REQUESTS TO * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DISPENSE APPOINT A > Denotes a CONSENT AGENDA ITEM August 2, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 13 Storytelling goes digital at Nutrition Coalition and ITCA workshop

Youth work on their stories at the digital storytelling workshop. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN The three-day training consisted of learning of audio and video editing techniques. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN

Christopher Lomahquahu Tribal Health Department tal storytelling? For indige- According to Fulton He said, it can be an a personal journey of tri- Gila River Indian News building on July 23-25, nous peoples, we have a lot the subjects can range from emotional experience, be- umph and empowerment. participants developed, sto- of stories, some are about health, culture, a person- cause you are dealing with Fulton said, some stories Community members ry boarded and put together our history, of our cre- al account or a concern in different issues, some of create empathy, because as experienced a hands-on their stories on a topic of ation,” said Madison Ful- their community. them very close to the the story teller, you want approach to storytelling their choice through us- ton, Inter-Tribal Council of Eric Hardy, ITCA participant, but they are people to care about what through the use of technol- ing digital media software Arizona Health Promotions Health Promotions Spe- sharing them with others. you are saying to raise ogy at a three-day digital at the training. They were Specialist. cialist assisted with the cre- “When you are telling this awareness about the issues. storytelling workshop host- provided an overview of “What makes our story ation of digital storytelling. story, you are asking your- “If it’s a memorable ed by the Good Health and how to use audio and vid- important for our people, is “Everyone has their self, why and what kind of moment you care about, Wellness in Indian Country eo editing software to help that it is passed along. It’s own process, some folks story can I share?” stories have the ability to Nutrition Coalition and the them produce their digital important information that start with pictures, and then With previous digital create change, that can Inter-Tribal Council of Ar- story. gets passed along through move onto the story board- storytelling trainings, Har- have a wider reach to audi- izona. “Why are we coming the generations,” said Ful- ing, writing out what they dy said they range from ences,” said Fulton. Held at the District 6 together to learn about digi- ton. want to say,” said Hardy. telling a story of healing,

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