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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 www.gilariver.org/news Vol. 16, No. 13 Change Service Requested Change Service Sacaton, A Z 85147 P. O River IndianGila News Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget Approved 459 . Box By Gov. Gregory Mendoza division. Keep in mind that each Executive Division Youth Council and the Council of Gila River Indian Community division is structured by the GRIC The Executive Division is Elders provide information and Interim Organizational Chart by characterized by a diversity of advice to the Executive Office on Dear Community members, Resolution GR-214-11. administrative offices, special in- constituent matters for policy de- On July 29, 2013, at a Special Efforts will continue in pro- terest and advisory groups, and velopment consideration. And, Council meeting of the Gila River viding greater transparency to direct service providers. The Of- the Defense Services Office pro- Indian Community Council, the uphold the commitment made fice of the Community Manager, vides services to Community Gila River Indian Community to provide regular and on-going Communications & Public Affairs members, who otherwise might Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Bud- communication with Commu- Office, and the Management In- not have representation in legal get (GR-138-13) was approved. nity members. I encourage every formation Systems Department defense matters. Below you will find a brief narra-

Community member to review the provide direct support to the Ex- P r e s o tive overview of each division and Permit No. 25 Sta n dar d U.S. Postage information provided. ecutive Office in carrying out the Sacaton, A Z approved funds allocated to each day-to-day activities associated P department/program within each A I D with the tribal government. The Continued on Page 4 r D5 resident gets new home with ted Housing Improvement Program By Mikhail Sundust floors.” U.S. Dept. of Gila River Indian News Medina went before Council Angeline Medina let out and fought for a new home. DCH Labor visits a delicate gasp supported by a found some funds from the Bu- E&T on heels smile. She’d been waiting for reau of Indian Affairs’ Housing this day for over a year. “Thank Improvement Program and took of recent grant you” escaped her lips and floated on the project. By Mikhail Sundust from the white linoleum tiles to HIP Housing is a home repair Gila River Indian News the warm beige walls of her new and replacement program that uti- house as the housing rep passed lizes federal funds from the BIA. When the five women from Applicants must qualify on a na- Washington, D.C. exited the her the new keys. Mikhail Sundust/GRIN tional level and place a bid for a Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Re- “On behalf of Department Above: Department of Commu- new home, which competes with of Community Housing and Dis- nity Housing built a new home sort, they received two shocks. trict 5, welcome home,” said Paul bids from tribal members across in D5 with its in-house con- First, the heat – Angie Campbell: Flores, a Project Manager with the country. struction crew. Right: Angeline “OMG, is all I have to say.” the Department of Community Because the project used fed- Medina accepts the keys to her Campbell, Andrala Walker, new home. Housing. eral dollars, instead of tribal dol- Serena Boyd, Deborah Kobes lars, DCH took on the task rather and Geri Scott visited the Gila Fifteen months before the DCH Construction Foreman Da- than the Department of Housing River Indian Community for four new keys, standing in the same vid Miers. That means the walls, Development. Mikhail Sundust/GRIN days last month to meet with the housing allotment in District 5, the roof, the plumbing, the elec- And because it’s a replace- they built it, which means the Employment & Training Depart- surrounded by the same skinny trical wiring – everything. And ment program, DCH and D5 home is unique to Medina. They ment and talk about a recent grant mesquite trees, was a rusty bucket they kept it all under a budget of Community Services had to tear made several aspects of it handi- the tribe garnered from the U.S. of a mobile home. $120,000. down the old home and clear the cap accessible, which could come Department of Labor. The first “My house was condemned By doing it internally, rather lot for a new one. in handy if Medina has a disabled thing they did on the reservation and we were trying to get some- than contracting the work out, DCH is particularly proud of guest over. was take a tour of the community. thing better,” said Medina. “We they avoided paying for the over- this 1600-square-foot, four-bed/ Construction began in mid- The second shock came with didn’t have no cooking stove. We head and profit margin of another two-bath house because its own May and took about 90 days to their tour guides, who were unex- didn’t have no water heater. (Her company, said Flores. in-house construction crew built complete. According to Miers, pectedly young. “I wanted them propane-rigged heating system Furthermore, since they it. “It all went pretty smooth.” DCH to see the Community through was deemed a hazard.) The water owned the house floor plans, they “Everything from the slab plans on building more houses the eyes of the youth,” said Lana from the shower was coming out were able to modify the construc- (foundation) up, we built,” said Chanda, director of E&T. into the bedroom. It tore up the tion layout of the house before Continued on Page 5 Randi Thompson, 24, and David Williams, 20, presented Sun Valley and Copper Train team up to rebrand race track the Community to their guests from west to east in their own words and through the stories By Joshua Jovanelly Community member-run busi- of their families. “We were both Gila River Indian News nesses, had leased the land adja- cent to the I-10, and Wild Horse really nervous but Lana had so much faith in us,” said Thomp- Earlier this year, the survival Pass to Firebird. Now, it has tran- sitioned from a leasing company son. of the motorsports facility near They saw the new Vee Quiva Wild Horse Pass was no certainty. to an economic developer that owns the re-named racetrack. In- Hotel and Casino in D6, passed When the lease with Firebird the Multi-Purpose Building in International Raceway expired in stead of leasing the track to an outside operator, Sun Valley has D1 and observed the Japanese In- April, it wasn’t clear who would ternment Camps from a distance. operate the racetrack next or teamed up with Copper Train De- velopment Partners to rebrand and Some had never been on an In- whether or not racing on the Gila dian reservation before. River Indian Community had seen revamp the defunct Firebird into something the Community can be The Gila River Indian Com- its final checkered flag. But with munity Employment & Training some persistence from a familiar proud of. “We’re working to achieve Department received national at- team of Community members and tention last year when it was the the support of a new partner, the our dream,” said Harlan Bohnee, Joshua Jovanelly/GRIN only Native American organiza- future of the new Wild Horse Pass president of the Sun Valley Ma- Sun Valley Marina Corp. board members Harlan Bohnee (presi- rina board. “The team has agreed tion to earn grant money from dent), Cheryl Coppedge (secretary) and Pam Pratt (treasurer) Motorsports Park appears bright. the Department of Labor’s Work- For 30 years, the Sun Valley and Copper Train President Paul Clayton are ready for a fresh Continued on Page 8 start. Marina Corp., one of the oldest Continued on Page 5

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They also miss you and diet of elder individuals to ensure that 1/3 of their dietary needs are love you so much and you live in met. their hearts so they take you ev- The program serves District 1-7 within the Gila River Indian Community. erywhere with them. Governor Jesse Sabori, I want to thank Eligibility Requirements Gregory Mendoza you also for coming and singing • Meals provided to any person 55 and over and/or to a spouse under age 55 living in the same household. Lt. Governor Marley’s favorite songs for us. You bring him that much closer to Stephen Roe Lewis • Meals provided to handicapped or disabled program participants us. I am glad for that. Thank you under are 60 who live in congregate housing facilities occupied Community Council so much and God Bless. primarily by the elderly. Representatives Marley, we all love and miss • Meals provided at home to persons who have demonstrated a need District #1 It doesn’t seem like two to be home bound. Arzie Hogg you very much but you also live in Cynthia Antone years have gone by since you left our hearts and memories. our world to be with our Creator. God bless you my son, Mom, District #2 It seems like everything just hap- Meal Referral: Carol Schurz Dad, Sidney, Ian, Drea, Denise, pened because the heartfelt pain Jordhan, Skye, Elizabeth, Tony Referrals can be made by a family member, family friend or health care District #3 is still fresh. I miss you every day and Amy professional. Referrals are submitted to ENP where it is reviewed for Dale G. Enos Carolyn Williams approval or disapproval. District #4 Letter to the editor Barney B. Enos, Jr. Five years ago this month and opinions. I often find my- Jennifer Allison Norman Wellington my dad, Kent Ernest Adams, was self thinking “If Dad were here Monica Antone murdered by a drunk driver while now he would say…” instead riding his bicycle home from of wondering. Share your life. District #5 work through Gila River. As the Share your thoughts. Share your Robert Stone 170 W. Pima Street Phone: 520-562-9696 Franklin Pablo, Sr. years have passed I have learned dreams. P.O. Box 956 Fax: 520-562-9697 Annette J. Stewart a few things. Not a new learning, but Sacaton, AZ 85147 E-mail:: [email protected] Janice Stewart - People can be amazing. My something I would like you to District #6 family and I are very appreciative think about drunk driving is Make your money count, more than once Anthony Villareal, Sr. of the officers and witnesses from wrong. I haven’t visited in some- Albert Pablo My name is Michael Pres- revenue and income for Com- Terrance B. Evans Gila River. We know your lives time but wonder if your streets were forever touched too, and are still peppered with flowers ton, I am the son of the late munity-member owned busi- District #7 you showed strength that helped and crosses? How many lives Frank Preston Sr. and Ramona nesses and employees. Now Devin Redbird us carry on and find justice. You have to be lost before consider- Sabori. My paternal grandpar- imagine if the same $1 million Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer have our immense gratitude. ing what a horrible problem this ents are the late Harold Preston was spent outside of the Com- Jacqueline Thomas, - Live fully. When we lose is, and should not be tolerated, Sr. and the late Rachel Arren- munity. Community Council Secretary people sometimes we wonder or even worse, brushed under the dondo. My maternal grand- As a consumer or cus- parents are Johnny and Doris tomer, you have the power Gila River Indian News what they would do or say in a rug? certain situation. My Dad was - Jennifer Genato Felix. I am writing this article to use local businesses. We Zuzette Kisto very open about his thoughts as a Community member who have wonderful artists, tradi- [email protected] owns a small business (Kowee tional consultants, catering, CPAO Director (520) 562-9851 Coffee) and the President of mobile car detail, coffee and Roberto A. Jackson the Gila River Business Own- espresso, musicians, graphic [email protected] ers Association. designers, marketing com- Managing Editor What is the local multi- panies, silk screening, auto (520) 562-9719 plier effect? It is a term which repair, computer repair, hair Gina Goodman refers to how many times dol- stylists, construction and so [email protected] lars are recirculated within a much more. Give them the op- GRIN Secretary II (520) 562-9715 local economy before leaving portunity to provide you goods Mikhail Sundust through the purchase of an and services. If you purchase [email protected] import. (The General Theory for a department, I ask you to Community Newsperson of Employment, Interest and first give the opportunity to a (520) 562-9717 Money, 1936, John Maynard Community-owned business. Joshua Jovanelly Keynes). Why is the local I understand there may not be [email protected] Community Newsperson multiplier effect important? a business locally which can (520) 562-9718 Because it can help create meet your needs but if there Write to: job opportunities and build a is, allow them the opportunity Editor, GRIN strong diversified community. to do so. For an online list of P.O. Box 459 Imagine $1 million being Community businesses, please Sacaton, AZ 85147 Published letters or columns do not neces- spent. Now imagine the money refer to www.GilaRiver.biz. If sarily reflect the opinion of the is spent on Community-mem- you are a Community member Editor or ber-owned goods and servic- and would like to add your Gila River Indian Community. es. The Community-member business to the online list- LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes owned business re-spends ing, please contact GilaRiver- letters and columns from readers. Let- that $1 million on more local [email protected]. There are ters should be limited to 200 words and be in good taste. Material that could be goods and services. This cycle also community entrepreneurs libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. can happen several times be- on Facebook through Gila All letters or columns should be signed fore the money is finally spent River Buy Sell Trade. with the writer’s true name, address and on goods outside of the Com- I would like to thank ev- telephone number in the event GRIN munity. With this scenario the eryone for their continued may need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in original $1 million has acted support and wish you all the the paper. Letters or columns without like $7 million by increasing best. 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.gilariver.org/index.php/news Material published in the Gila River Indian CORRECTIONS News may not be reproduced in any form A caption on page 10 in the Aug. 16 issue of the GRIN incorrectly without consent from the Gila River Indian Community identified Council Secretary Jacqueline Thomas as being from District 7. She is from District 6. The GRIN encourages comments and suggestions about content that warrants correction or clarification. To report an error call (520)562-9719 or email [email protected] Page 4 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2013

Continued from Page 1 Departments FY 14 Budget Departments FY 14 Budget DOT $2,470,431 CCSO $3,146,790 Departments FY 14 Budget Tribal Projects Development $1,892,408 Cultural Resources Std Committee $25,780 Administration $10,438,226 District 1 $2,764,397 Economic Dev Std Committee $33,780 Communications & Public Affairs $1,757,278 District 2 $1,891,900 Education Std Committee $34,480 Defense Services $1,081,450 District 3 $3,623,519 Election Board $150,580 Youth Council $313,056 District 4 $3,308,231 Enrollment Committee $22,000 Council of Elders $42,280 District 5 $4,259,181 G & M Standing Committee $47,937 Management Information Systems $3,829,185 District 6 $3,469,741 Health & Social Std Committee $33,570 Computer Replacement Program $2,455,745 District 7 $1,887,230 Legislative Standing Committee $48,010 Total Executive Division $19,917,220 Facility Maintenance $4,229,821 Natural Resources Standing Committee $25,000 Tribal Recreation $648,918 Planning & Zoning Commission $15,690 Community Services $2,032,163 Voters Registration $49,379 Administrative Division LIHEAP $58,800 Citizen Advisory Board $28,494 The Administrative Support Division also consists of Elderly Services $776,491 Total CCSO $3,661,490 a diverse grouping of administrative offices, departments, Elderly Nutrition $664,013 and programs that provides services to other administra- Ira Hayes Library $220,861 tive units and Community members. The acquisition of Mul-Chu-Tha $161,513 human resources and pertinent goods and services under Nutritional Services $371,867 Unassigned Departments this division provides the necessary resources to sustain DPW $6,067,515 Unassigned departments are currently not part of the government operations. Education, job placement, and Fleet Admin/Replacement $4,860,716 tribal administration’s divisional structure; however, these training are critical services necessary to develop the Total Tribal Development Services $45,659,716 departments, activities, and programs provide essential workforce and enrich the lives of Community members. services to the Community Council, Executive Office, and Housing continues to be an important issue for leadership Community members. In addition to essential services, and the Community Housing Department has been placed such as the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of under this division to provide greater oversight and pro- Natural and Cultural Resources Division the Prosecutor, and the Executive Office, this budget cat- ductivity in meeting the various housing needs of Com- This division consists of a functional grouping of or- egory supports various activities and functions through munity members. ganizational units charged with protecting and preserving grant funding. Legal services, donations, urban members, the natural and cultural resources of the Community. It the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Veterans organizations are Departments FY 14 Budget exercises this responsibility through enforcement provi- all recipients of grant funding. The Tribal Courts are also Property and Supply $2,846,981 sions contained in various ordinances, policies, resolu- funded under this budget category. Human Resources $3,101,755 tions, bylaws, and procedures authorized by the Commu- Employee Relations $555,498 nity Council. In addition to providing services for internal Departments FY 14 Budget Dept of Housing Development (DHD) $3,555,304 stakeholders, certain components of this division are often Christmas Gift $1,377,431 Enrollment Dept. $873,511 called upon to provide consultation services for outside in- Executive Office $2,822,786 TERO $450,125 terests. The Huhugam Heritage Center is the most recent Executive Consultant $7,225,800 Employment & Training $577,798 addition to this division and efforts are underway to de- Office of the General Counsel $2,913,192 Year Round Youth Program $452,200 velop the facility into a full service cultural activity center Office of the Prosecutor $2,207,960 Tribal Education Admin $1,697,391 as it was originally intended. Tribal Courts/Judicial $6,611,320 Child Care & Dev. Ctr. $1,595,757 Tribal Gaming Office $10,559,130 Head Start Supplement $4,257,369 Departments FY 14 Budget Gaming Commission $458,819 Early Childhood/Special Services $289,784 LUPZ $3,417,887 Total Unassigned Departments $34,176,438 Scholarships $5,961,765 Cultural Resources $1,846,893 Student Services $558,601 Huhugam Heritage Center $1,614,201 Grants Total Administrative Division $26,773,839 DEQ $1,393,826 Programs FY 14 Budget Tribal Historic Preservation Office $364,001 Community Technology Schools $275,000 Total Natural and Cultural Resources $8,636,808 Urban Members Association $72,760 Pee Posh Veteran’s Association $40,000 Public Safety Division Ira H. Hayes Post #84 American Legion $117,931 The Public Safety Division consists of a functional Office of the Treasurer Haskell Osife Antone American Legion P#51 $70,000 grouping of first responders and service providers, who The Office of Treasurer is comprised of the Commu- Boys & Girls Club $963,972 perform emergency and social services for Community nity Treasurer and staff, Finance Department, Revenue/ B&GC - Capital Allocations To Schools $1,942,834 members. This division must be prepared to react to any Internal Audit Department, Gaming Internal Audit, Per Donations $118,566 type of disaster or emergency situation at any time. Con- Capita Office and Pension Administration. It is the Office Four Rivers Legal Services $190,325 sequently, personnel, equipment, training, and facilities of Treasurer’s mission to insure and protect the integrity of Total Grants $3,791,388 have undergone or are going through assessments to de- the Community’s funds, investments, and assets. The Of- termine the appropriate level of resources needed for each fice of Treasurer oversees the Community’s investments Healthcare Type Recipients service activity. In addition, increasing trends in criminal and overall finances of the Community. The Finance De- (Tobacco Tax) FY 14 Budget activity and violence, and new mandates, such as the Trib- partment ensures the accurate accounting in the books and GRHCC –Health $245,001 al Law and Order Act will place additional demands on records of all funds, investments and assets of the Com- GRHCC - Wellness $4,272,493 division personnel and facilities. This division is actively munity. The Gaming Internal Audit Department ensures Total Healthcare Type Recipients $4,517,494 engaged in preparing and recruiting Community members compliance with all Federal, State and Tribal regulations for careers in public safety. and ordinances. Revenue/Internal Audit ensures all Com- Tobacco Tax munity departments and enterprises are in compliance Departments FY 14 Budget Departments FY 14 Budget with any Federal, State and Tribal regulations and ordi- Office of Special Funding $154,980 Fire Department $9,684,061 nances and grant requirements and maintain adequate in- Caring House $5,290,306 CTERC $14,443 ternal controls. The Per Capita Office administers the per Gila Crossing Community Schools O.E.M. $1,183,558 capita program for the Community and provides oversight Casa Blanca Community Schools Playground Dept. Rehab & Supervision $9,978,559 of the minor trusts. The Pension Administration oversees Gila Crossing Schools - Cooling System Police Dept. $12,482,680 the Community’s pension plan and ensures payments are DRS Inmate/Resident Food costs $400,000 Social Services $2,347,646 made. DRS - Inmate medical Care & food cost $441,143 Social Services Assistance $3,425,339 Fire Dept (Tobacco Tax) $132,000 Residential Programs for Youth $3,480,386 Departments FY 14 Budget Dialysis Assistance (Tobacco Tax) $201,668 DV Shelter $1,318,154 Office of the Treasurer $787,524 Wellness Center (Tobacco Tax) $217,066 Total Public Safety Division $43,914,826 Finance $4,348,002 District One (2 Recreational Parks) $680,000 Pension Administration $173,199 Health Initiative $555,000 Revenue/Internal Audit $1,241,492 Total Tobacco Tax $8,072,163 Gaming-Internal Audit $879,755 Tribal Development Services Division Total Office of the Treasurer $7,429,972 The Tribal Development Services Division serves Alcohol Tax FY 14 Budget many functions from providing planning, engineering and Community Council Secretary Office Alcohol Tax - TSS $603,301 construction services to providing direct services to Com- The Community Council Secretary’s Office (CCSO) Alcohol Tax - Police Dept. $50,000 munity members through the District Service Centers, rec- provides administrative support to the seventeen (17) Alcohol Tax - Fire $146,699 reation facilities, the library and plans and manages the Community Council members and to the seven (7) Stand- Total Alcohol Tax $800,000 annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair. This division serves the needs ing Committees of the Community Council. CCSO main- of the elderly through the Elderly Services and Elderly tains the ordinances, policies, resolutions, bylaws, and any Nutrition departments. From constructing houses to roads procedures authorized by the Community Council; upon Grand Total $207,351,354 and new governmental facilities, this division is respon- written request provide this information to departments, sible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure entities and community members. The Tribal Elections needed to support growth within the Community. This is Program and Voter Registration Board are under the direc- the largest unit within the tribal administration divisional tion of CCSO. structure. September 6, 2013 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Here are some regular updates on the on-going issues pertaining to by GRIN STAFF Community Updates the Gila River Indian Community. Second Cobell payout expected this fall More than two and a half istrator for the Cobell Settlement, tinued proliferation of thousands where reservation land fraction- ation from tribes. “This program years after President Obama will make these payments in the of new trust accounts caused by ation interests are highest. will be successful on the ground signed the Cobell Settlement future.” the “fractionation” of land inter- For example, the Montana- only to the extent that tribal lead- Claims Resolution Act resolving In large part, the delay is the ests through succeeding genera- Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council ers themselves get behind it and the class-action lawsuit Cobell v. effect of a surge of tribal mem- tions, the Settlement establishes feels that the DOI has too much evangelize for it,” he told the Mc- Salazar, tribal members across bers across the U.S. who filed a $1.9 billion fund for the volun- buying power and ability to in- Clatchy Washington Bureau last the U.S. are wondering when the claims saying they should be con- tary buy-back and consolidation fluence selling prices or that it month. second round of settlement pay- sidered for the Trust Administra- of fractionated land interests. The will mismanage the program, the “There’s always a trust issue ments will be distributed. tion Class. Over 300,000 claims land consolidation program will problem that ignited the Cobell and the track record hasn’t been The first round of payments flooded the GCG before the origi- provide individual American In- case in the first place. very good,” he added. But he went out to members of the set- nal March 1, 2013, deadline and dians with an opportunity to ob- Other tribes are afraid they hopes that “we can improve Indi- tlement’s Historical Class last it was decided that the deadline tain cash payments for divided will be overlooked by the pro- an Country if people will go along December. A majority of recipi- would be moved to July 1, 2013. land interests and free up the land gram and not have an opportunity with this program and sell their ents received their money before However, GCG was still accept- for the benefit of tribal communi- to consolidate its land. On the interests back to their tribes.” Christmas. ing “written requests to appeal ties,” reads the DOI website. other hand, many tribal landown- Learn more about the Cobell No release date was an- the second determination of class The plan is that any land ac- ers are expected to be suspicious Settlement at http://www.doi.gov/ nounced for the Trust Adminis- eligibility” until September 4, quired by the DOI via the Land of the program, viewing it as the cobell/faq.cfm and www.indi- tration Class payments (also re- 2013. Buy-Back Program will then be government taking their land. antrust.com. ferred to as Stage 2 payments). Stage 2 payments can be ex- transferred to their respective The MT-WY TLC is calling Most members of the Historical pected later this fall. tribal nations. for Congressional intervention to Class are also in the Trust Admin- Meanwhile, the DOI contin- The DOI hopes to begin the grant tribes more involvement in HIP home istration Class. ues to make progress on the Land land consolidation program by the buy-back process. Continued from Page 1 The Department of the Inte- Buy-Back Program for Tribal Na- the end of this year but faces chal- Kevin Washburn, Assis- with its own construction crews rior website says, “Garden City tions portion of the settlement. lenges from tribal leaders, espe- tant Secretary for Indian Affairs, in the future. Group (GCG), the claims admin- In order “to address the con- cially in the mid- and northwest, agreed but seeks trust and cooper- For Medina, living with rela- tives wasn’t an option so she and Governor’s Employee of the Month for July: Daniel Sosa her children have been in the Dis- trict 5 Emergency Housing for the By Human Resources Dept. of a sergeant. He is a part of the past year. Gila River Indian Community Emergency Response Training Medina smiled again as she Team and uses special equip- hugged Gov. Gregory Mendoza. Governor’s Employee of ment and tactics to maximize “We know housing’s a priority for the Month for July is DRS De- safety. Sosa trains new officers the Community,” he said to the tention Officer Daniel Sosa. In in operational procedures and small crowd gathered in Medina’s the past three years Mr. Sosa has policy as a Field Training Offi- empty living room/dining room. done an outstanding job while cer. He has been involved with “On behalf of the Executive Of- being very meticulous in his job the DRS Audit Team and as- fice, we wish you well. Enjoy functions. He is a team player sisted in acquiring the American your house. God bless you.” who goes the extra mile and is Correction Association accredi- “We’re finally home,” she a great role model for his fellow tation. He also conducted fire said. “I’m really excited. I’m hap- officers. He has earned the trust safety inspections and drills as a py for my kids, really,” she said and confidence from his superi- Fire Safety Officer. as she brushed her son’s shoul- ors. He is an Officer in Charge der. Medina and her five children Joshua Jovanelly/GRIN and carries on functional duties moved in Labor Day weekend. Gov. Gregory Mendoza with Employee of the Month Daniel Sosa. “I’m happy to be home. …A lot of memories here.” Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park Continued from Page 1 that we’re going to build a world tions at the motorsports park will stark. Firebird’s use of Commu- ports Park feel like the Commu- which although a separate sub- class motorsports facility over take place over the next three nity lands had more the feel of nity’s racing facility. They plan lease under Sun Valley, will still there. We’ve got our start and ev- months. The lake will be dolled arm’s length tenant-landlord rela- to reserve five vendor stations have a close working relationship erybody is ready to go.” up (there are plans for a white tionship rather than a cooperative exclusively for Community busi- with the new operators. Bohnee called the new racing sand beach), the east track will be partnership. It was like an island nesses, hire Community mem- The next five years can be gambit a venture unique to Indian resurfaced and possibly extended rented out of the Community bers to work events and offer dis- seen as a long qualification lap for Country. He believes Wild Horse to 2 miles and the dirt track is be- instead of a complement work- counts to Community racing fans. Sun Valley and the racing facility. Pass Motorsports Park will be the ing redesigned. ing symbiotically with the Wild (For the Lucas Oil event Sept. After changes to its charter were first of its kind owned and oper- While on-the-surface beauti- Horse Pass area. 13, Community members can re- approved at an August Council ated by Native Americans. fication will certainly please the Wild Horse Pass Motors- ceive half-priced tickets by visit- meeting, the corporation now has The facility’s first event un- racing enthusiasts, Hahne and ports Park wants to be the anti- ing racewildhorse.com or calling more autonomy to book short- der its new name will be Sept. Sun Valley have a deeper aspira- Firebird in a sense, with Hahne as 760-832-4284). term events and an increased debt 13-15 when it hosts the Lucas tion: winning over the hearts and a fresh starting point after Allen. “We wake up every day limit, which will allow it to pur- Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Fall minds of Community members, At a July GRIC Council meeting, thinking, ‘How can we make the sue its plans full throttle. Classic on the lake, which will who often viewed Firebird with Hahne assured councilmembers, Community proud of this facil- Three-year term limits for be broadcast live on MavTV and skepticism and distrust. “I am not Charlie Allen. I didn’t ity?’” Clayton said. the Council-appointed Sun Valley ESPN. A car exposition show at Long before slot machines take this job to be Charlie Allen. Working in harmony with board members have also been the old track will accompany the and blackjack began filling the I’m not going to run like Charlie the surrounding Gila River en- established. Along with Bohnee boat race. coffers of the Gila River Indian Allen.” tities is another key part of the and Pratt, board secretary Cheryl “We’re the only entity in the Community, the Sun Valley Ma- “With all due respect,” re- plan. “Our number one goal is to Coppedge rounds out what will be Community that can do that,” rina Corp. hoped a racetrack sponded District 4 Councilwom- reflect the quality of Wild Horse a five-person board. The Council said Pam Pratt, treasurer of the would help the Community zoom an Monica Antone, “there’s a lot Pass,” Clayton said. Hahne has Secretary’s Office is currently ac- Sun Valley board, of the televi- its way to affluence. In 1983, Sun of Charlie Allens out there.” been working with GRIC regula- cepting applications for the two sion broadcast. Valley leased out land near Wild The message: we’ll believe it tory agencies to make sure traffic vacant positions Although the management Horse Pass to Charlie Allen of when we see it. at the racing facility doesn’t jam Sun Valley’s master lease team considers the event its “soft Firebird International Raceway Paul Clayton, president of flow to the casino, while Clayton with the Community expires in opening,” — the grand opening for 30 years. At the time it was Copper Train and formerly of wants to give Rawhide and other 2019, an agreement Sun Valley is penciled in for Oct. 11 — it the most lucrative deal the tribe Thermal Motorsports, is the one Community businesses promo- hopes to extend for a 65-year knows the importance of a favor- had ever made, annually bringing who convinced Hahne to join the tional space at racing events. term. Much will depend on how able first impression. in more than $200,000 a year in project. He compared Sun Val- Clayton and Hahne’s excite- fast the new racing facility can “It’s very important for us rent. ley’s previous deal to a bad mar- ment for what the future holds distance itself from Firebird’s un- to come out of the block looking “It was a lot of money then,” riage and said his team needs to is palpable. Along with Lucas favorable image and how well it good,” said Dick Hahne, track Pratt said. “The tribe was poor, “put up or shut up.” Oil, Wild Horse Pass Motors- ingratiates itself to the Commu- and facility president of Wild very poor.” “We have to earn the Com- ports Park also has deals to host nity. Horse Pass Motorsports Park. To his credit, Allen invested munity’s respect,” Clayton said. National Hot Rod Association If all goes according to plan Hahne, who managed Dayto- a lot of money and built the race- One of the major ways they events and to turn the lake into a for Sun Valley and Copper Train, na International Speedway for 25 track at no cost to Sun Valley or plan on doing that is working cable wakeboarding park. There these next five years will be a years, brings with him a wealth of the tribe. But as years passed, the closely with Sun Valley to truly is also still the Bondurant School mere pit stop to a long and fruit- racing experience. Major renova- one-sidedness of the deal became make Wild Horse Pass Motors- of High Performance Driving, ful race. Page 6 Culture & History September 6, 2013 SPECIAL SERIES BY BILLY ALLEN as The Pima Indians. Mr. Russell was helped by José Lewis, who was a Tohono O’odham from Vainam Kug. In his own right, Mr. Lewis contributed much to academia on O’otham life before he died at Blackwater in the 1920’s. It was written the crier announced from a house top a meeting was to be held. The crier had to have a loud and clear voice. Each vil- lage had a ceremony talker or master of ceremonies to schedule and guide village festivities and ceremonies. A messenger was made available to the village council. Any man who was viewed as a man of courage by the community could call for a war party. He would then be A’AGA known as the War Speaker or Smoker. This name and authority ended upon their return to the village. Children of the enemy were not killed, they were taken southward to be traded SOMETHING TO BE TOLD OR or sold. Captives were treated well and once in a while, girls were married into the tribe. In the 1930’s, Ruth Underhill chronicled events in detail about Tohono O’odham life. TALKED ABOUT Because of our close relationship, we can infer a similar structure. When a headman entered the large meeting house to start a fire, it meant a meeting was being called. Either he or a This month has the daily threat of the jegos wreaking havoc waning. A season of shorter helper known as the Voice would climb onto a housetop to summon the men. Meetings were and drier days is at hand. Varsa Kakatak was what the Akimel and Tohono O’odham named called to plan ceremonies or when other leaders such as the game, hunt, or war leader felt it September, Dry Grass. Less time was spent in the fields allowing O’otham men time to was necessary. A headman was also a religious leader; he would recite ceremonial speeches gather and discuss village and tribal affairs. Over time an O’otham method of managing and to bring favor to the village and a good listener to settle village disputes. He could pick a keeping tribal members together developed. How to make life safer and better had to have successor but knew elders had the final approval. An individual called the leg or kahio a driving thought in the minds of the elders. Each O’odham village had a headman and they acted as messenger. The hunt leader knew when and where rabbit or deer hunts were to be selected one headman to represent the tribe. (It was similar to our present day structure of held. The game leader arranged for inter-tribal games. He oversaw the training of runners, council and governor.) An early historical name was the Pima Confederation, though the led the cheering, appointed referees and set the relay order for the long distance races. He Maricopa played a vital role also. Tribal government hinged on the idea of selecting individu- would also recite a speech preceding the race. The war leader had to know the rituals of war. als who best fit a role. According to Massacre on the Gila by C. Kroeber and B. L. Fontana, He led war parties and may serve in this capacity until old age. Young males who trained there were many names for the headman; Wise Speaker, One Above, One Ahead, One Made for war did the bulk of fighting, as described in great detail in A Pima Past by Anna Moore Big, Fire Maker, Keeper of the Plaited Basket, Keeper of the Smoke and Keeper of the Meet- Shaw. A key member of the party would have been an owl meter, someone who could find ing. Headmen could attain their office through hereditary means but not always. By achiev- the enemy. ing status, a man could hold office-if the elders approved. Today we no longer have to battle other Natives. But meetings are still held to discuss Information was gathered by Frank Russell in 1901-02, which was eventually published the age old enemies of weather and hunger. How to make life better and safer should be a key thought in the minds of our elected officials.

By Roberto A. Jackson 2013 NFL Draft were offensive onship, but clutch plays by the phins can make a run with second- ruptive defense and I think their Gila River Indian News lineman. Only one quarterback 49ers denied the Dirty Birds a trip year signal caller Ryan Tannehill. playmakers on offense will help was selected in the first round, un- to the Big Easy. They are on a I doubt this is the year they unseat them to another winning season. After all the waiting, we are like the 2012 draft when four field mission this year and a divisional the Patriots but after going 7-9 Not a lot of people are giving the finally at the doorstep of another generals went in the first round. title will be first on their check list. last year I expect them to edge Tennessee Titans a serious look. NFL season. The Gila River In- Thankfully the preseason is Speaking of the Big Easy, New their 2012 win total. Watching As soon as they figure out what dian News has made it a habit to over and the big sports networks Orleans Saints head coach Sean the New York Jets crash and burn they have in quarterback Jake predict—with varying degrees of can stop doing eight-minute re- Payton is back from his year-long will be another treat this year as Locker then they can decide on success—the playoff teams and caps on games that don’t count in suspension. The Saints will have head coach Rex Ryan’s hot seat what direction the team should go. eventual Super Bowl champion. If the standings. So here are our air- a bounce in their step and if their has checked in 16,000 Scoville Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jag- you’re scoring at home, we are 0-2 tight locks for the 2013 season. atrocious defense can play at a Pop heat units. The Buffalo Bills have uars have scary uniforms to match in picking the Super Bowl winner, Warner level they will rebound some good players on defense but their chances for success in 2013. but the third time’s a charm as we NFC East Winner – Washington nicely from last year. If Carolina when I see the name Kevin Kolb give you our predictions for an- If RGIII’s knee holds up, AFC West Winner – Denver Broncos Panther’s quarterback Cam New- on a roster I just think of broken other wild football season. Washington will be tops in the The Broncos had a tough off- ton gets off to a good start they mirrors and black cats. The only What did we learn from last East. I don’t want to count out Eli season from top to bottom, but could make things real interesting. thing that will be good in Buffalo year? Baltimore Ravens quarter- Manning and the New York Gi- they still got number 18 and that The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made this year will be the wings. back Joe Flacco had the magic ants but if they have another late alone will distance them from the some noteworthy moves in the AFC North Winner – Cincinnati touch last year in the playoffs and season swoon and subpar defense rest of the pack. They’ll be a shoe- offseason but the division is too the Ravens beat the San Francisco then they will come up short again. Bengals in for the playoffs and could go tough for them to make any noise. 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XL- I think Tony Romo is going to win That’s right the Bungles have deep if they don’t give up any last NFC West Winner – Seattle VII. He was playing so lights-out more games for fantasy football righted the ship and after making minute 70-yard bombs like they in the Super Bowl that the Su- owners than he will for Dallas Seahawks consecutive trips to the playoffs did in their gut-wrenching double- perdome got jealous and blacked Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The It’s a toss up between the Se- they will find themselves on top of overtime home playoff loss to the out the electricity during the big Philadelphia Eagles parted ways attle Seahawks and the San Fran- the toughest division in the AFC. Ravens. The Chiefs only won two game for 34 minutes in the second with longtime head coach Andy cisco 49ers to win the West. I’ll The Ravens are still a player af- games last year but they could half. Adrian Peterson overcame Reid and installed Chip Kelly as take the Sea-chickens to win the ter winning the Lombardi Trophy have a good opportunity to im- an ACL and MCL tear and defied the new man in charge. Kelly will division but the 49ers are just but they had a lot of turnover that prove with new head coach Andy all medical logic to have his best have to do a lot to win over the as good. Both teams are tough could cost them some games. I Reid and new starting quarterback season and win the MVP. Peyton Philly fan base, and his first year on defense, with talented young wouldn’t put it past the Pittsburgh Alex Smith. The San Diego Char- Manning was under center for the will have a lot of ups and downs. quarterbacks and they are built Steelers to bounce back after going gers also have a new coaching Denver Broncos and put up some NFC North Winner – Green Bay to make serious runs in the play- 8-8 last year but they could have staff but quarterback Phillip Riv- of the best stats of his career. An- Packers offs. The St. Louis Rams had an another down year. The last time ers has been very erratic and there drew Luck, Robert Griffin III and The Green Bay Packers will up and down season last year but the Cleveland Browns won the di- is not enough talent to make a se- Russell Wilson set the bar extreme- be the best team in a very competi- went 4-1-1 in the division and vision Barbara Bush was picking rious push. The Oakland Raiders ly high for rookie quarterbacks as tive division. Adrian Peterson is head coach Jeff Fisher has a good out curtains for the White House. could be a .500 team if they played they all had great years and went coming off a career year and the squad primed to turn some heads. Defense will lead the Dogg Pound in the Pac-12. to the playoffs. The replacement Minnesota Vikings will try for The Arizona Cardinals made ma- in 2012 but it won’t be enough to Wild Card Teams – Baltimore referees added unwanted excite- another wildcard but Christian jor changes after another disap- get the best of Bengals, Ravens Ravens, Houston Texans ment to the games until finally the Ponder will need to step up. Af- pointing season. They have a new and Steelers. What about the big game? NFL referee lockout ended. ter going 10-6, the Chicago Bears general manager, coaching staff AFC South Winner – Indianapolis Super Bowl XLVIII will be played The top story of the offsea- fired Lovie Smith and plucked and a totally revamped roster. If Colts at the MetLife Stadium in New son played out like an episode of Marc Trestman from the Mon- they limit the hits on quarterback Colts quarterback Andrew Jersey on Feb. 2, 2014. I’m not a “First 48.” Former New England treal Alouettes to lead “Da Bears.” Carson Palmer, this team should Luck will live up to his expec- weatherman but I think the fore- Patriots tight-end Aaron Hernan- The gamble might payoff but they outperform the 2012 Cards. tations and then some in 2013. cast will be colder than Frosty dez is sitting in a Bristol County need to get the mercurial Bears Wild Card Teams - San Francis- Former Colts interim head coach eating an Otter Pop. But when jail indicted on murder and weap- quarterback Jay Cutler to buy in. co 49ers, New Orleans Saints Bruce Arians (now with the Car- it’s all said and done the Denver ons charges. He went from a Even though Detroit Lions wide dinals) deserves some credit for Broncos will go heads up against 5,600-square foot home to an receiver Calvin Johnson broke AFC East Winner – New Eng- steering the ship in Chuck Paga- the Atlanta Falcons. It’s a rematch eight-foot-by-12-foot jail cell. Jerry Rice’s single-season receiv- land Patriots no’s absence, but this year Luck of Super Bowl XXXIII, but with a Eight teams have new coach- ing yards record, the Lions would The boys from Foxborough will spread his wings to another starkly different outcome. Peyton ing staffs. Most intriguing is the like to forget 2012. Look for the are still the toughest draw in the playoff berth. Last year the Hous- Manning will continue with his new Philadelphia Eagles head Lions to improve but not enough East. Pats quarterback Tom Brady ton Texans were sitting pretty with Brett Favre tendencies in big situ- coach Chip Kelly leaving the duck for the playoffs. and head coach Bill Belichick will an 11-1 record. Then they went ations and come up short leaving pond at the University of Oregon NFC South Winner - Atlanta guide them past all the offseason 1-3 to end the season subsequent- the door wide open for the ATL to to tackle the NFL in the City of Falcons difficulties and roster changes ly losing out on the top seed and bring home their first Lombardi Brotherly Love. The Atlanta Falcons were up and win the division. Everyone is home field advantage throughout Trophy. Half of the top ten picks in the 17-0 in last year’s NFC Champi- waiting to see if the Miami Dol- the playoffs. They still have a dis- Super Bowl Champions – At- lanta Falcons

September 6, 2013 Page 7 Youth Based Prevention Programs at Work Health & Wellness Youth based prevention programs at work again during the 2013-2014 academic school year, in addition to participating in a presenta- tion on mental health and suicide as part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program. Signs of Suicide educates youth on the warning signs of depression and suicide, how to reach out and help a friend and talking to a trusted adult about feelings of depression and thoughts of suicide. Youth will also have an opportuni- ty to participate in a mental health screen as part of the Signs of Suicide program, wherein youth identified during the screening process to be at-risk for depression and/or suicide, are Submitted by the Gila River referred to behavioral health for appropriate Eighth-grade students from Hohokam Middle School participated in Life Skills classes using the American Indian Life SkillsPrevention Curriculum during Coalition the 2012-2013 academic school year. follow up care. The Life Skills and Signs of Suicide pro- Eighth-grade students from Hohokam Life Skills classes are provided through the Gila River prevention program, and includegrams lessons will on selfbe esteem, made available to Gila River feelings,Middle substance School abuse, depression participated and suicide. in They Life also teach Skills students about coping skills, goals and planning youth at participating schools both inside the forclasses the future. using the American Indian Life Skills Gila River Community and some surrounding Curriculum during the 2012-2013 academic Native American youth at Hohokam Middle School will have the opportunity to participatearea schools in the Life Skillssuch program as Hohokam Middle School onceschool again duringyear. the 2013-2014 academic school year, in addition to participating in a presentation on mental health and suicide as part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program. Signs of Suicide educateswhere youth Gilaon the warning River signs youth of have a significant Life Skills classes are provided through depression and suicide, how to reach out and help a friend and talking to a trustedpresence. adult about feelings of depression andthe thoughts Gila of suicide.River Youth prevention will also have anprogram, opportunity to andparticipate in -in a mental health screen as part of the For more information on the Signs of Sui- Signsclude of Suicide lessons program, on wherein self youth esteem, identified duringfeelings, the screening sub process- to be at-risk for depression and/or suicide, are referred to behavioral health for appropriate follow up care. cide program please contact Renee Ouellet at stance abuse, depression and suicide. They (602) 672-5048. Thealso Life teachSkills and students Signs of Suicide about programs coping will be made skills, available goals to Gila River youth at participating schools both Renee Ouellet is a member of the Gila insideand theplanning Gila River Community for the and future. some surrounding area schools such as Hohokam Middle School where Gila River youth have a significant presence. River Prevention team and Gila River Preven- Native American youth at Hohokam tion Coalition. Gila River students are pictured ForMiddle more information School on the will Signs of have Suicide theprogram opportunity please contact Renee to Ouellet at (602) 672-5048. with advisers Terry Willis and Nikko Davis. Reneeparticipate Ouellet is a memberin the of theLife Gila RiverSkills Prevention program team and Gilaonce Rive r Prevention Coalition. Gila River 520 562-5150 office students are pictured with advisers Terry Willis and Nikko Davis. Gila River Health Care Family Planning Mobile Medical 520 371-0132 cell Clinic (Title X Funded) SEPTEMBER 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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http://www.grhc.org/getpage.php?name=famplan&sub=Services 08/28/2013 CG Law & Order Defense Services celebrates 10th anniversary with guest Darryl Hunt Hunt served over 19 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, credits public defender for his freedom Hunt stood in the Gila Riv- wasn’t [required by law], it took “We were always lucky, we er Indian Community Council a step to guarantee this right,” always had good support from chambers reliving his horrific Vaca said. the governors and good support experience as the honored guest Vaca, who has been with from the Council,” said Vaca of the Defense Services Office, the department since 2008 and Jr., now the acting director of which celebrated the 10-year served as director for three Salt River’s Defense Services. anniversary of its existence on years, described defense attor- “They left us alone, they didn’t Aug. 28. Hunt’s story served neys as “one part social work- micro-manage, they let us do as a sad reminder that innocent er, one part social activist and our thing to make it a better of- men and women are often vic- maybe another part rebel,” pos- fice.” timized by the judicial system. sessed with a passion for social Challenges lie ahead for His exoneration also il- justice. DSO, as the implementation lustrated the essential role that “This job is about the sanc- of the new criminal code and public defense attorneys play in tity of human liberty and the enhanced sentencing under society. Hunt’s public defender cost that we will make the gov- the Tribal Law and Order Act Mark Rabil never gave up on his ernment pay if they want to take in 2014 are expected to cause Joshua Jovanelly/GRIN client’s case, even long after all it away,” Vaca said. strains. Vaca expects caseloads Darryl Hunt’s inspiring story helped Defense Services celebrate 10 hope seemed incontrovertibly Attorney Melanie Yazza, to rise, meaning less time she years of representing GRIC members. Hunt poses between Gov. lost. a six-year veteran with DSO, and her attorneys can spend Mendoza and DSO Director Cecilia Vaca and the rest of the DSO Hunt said Rabil “refused to has gotten to know families with each client. staff. in prison. There’s always some give up, refused to make me a throughout the Community and But Vaca vows to keep By Joshua Jovanelly throwaway kid, who believed in tries to never lose sight of the fighting to uphold the presump- Gila River Indian News trigger to draw me back.” Hunt’s ordeal was all the my innocence, but more impor- human element in the judicial tion of innocence and decon- When he talks about his harder to handle because he tantly, he believed in justice.” process. “The biggest thing is struct the coming changes. Her nearly 20 years behind bars, nearly paid the ultimate price DSO Director Cecilia Vaca communication and just treating office will draw inspiration from Darryl Hunt’s voice still cracks. for a crime he did not commit. thanked the nearly 100 people them with respect regardless of Hunt’s admirable perseverance His legs still shake. His body When a white woman named in attendance, which included what it is they’re being accused and his message of empathy. still sweats. The memories — Deborah Sykes in Winston-Sa- GRIC leaders and employees of,” Yazza said. “No matter what happens, nightmares really — remain lem, N.C., was raped and mur- who work in the judicial sys- Raymond Vaca Jr. — an everyone that comes through painfully fresh even 10 years dered in 1984, police pinned it tem. When 10 years ago the older cousin of Cecilia’s — was the system is, number one, a after his freedom was restored. on Hunt, a 19-year-old African- Community established DSO the original director of DSO at human being,” Hunt said. “And “There’s not a moment that American. Through patience, to provide free legal represen- its inception. The department whatever we do and whatever I don’t relive the 19 years, four forgiveness and unwavering tation to Community members didn’t even have its own office, role we play in our system of months and 19 days in prison,” faith, Hunt was exonerated in accused of crimes, it was at the just a “little corner” in the Of- justice, we have to treat each Hunt, 48, said. “There’s not a 2003 when DNA evidence from forefront of public defense in fice of the Community Manager. person as we want to be treated moment that I don’t wake up in the crime scene matched anoth- Indian Country. “I just really But Vaca Jr. credits the support ourselves.” the middle of the night dream- er man, who then confessed to want to acknowledge this Com- and foresight of GRIC leaders ing about what happened to the crime. munity because even when it with getting the process rolling. me in prison or what I’ve seen Page 8 September 6, 2013 Tribal Education Department “Maschahamdud a Jeniktha” Little person kicks off Family Night with anti-bullying message said. “I was 12 years old at the Sacaton Elementary School Dis- your child and help him or her.” time…and I still remember every- trict No. 18. “It’s a sad state of af- Under Arizona’s Anti-Bul- thing about it.” fairs with bullying these days. It’s lying Law, schools that receive Trombino’s firsthand experi- a major problem in the schools.” federal funds are mandated to de- ence with bullying led him to join Kids with disabilities are 60 velop policies that prevent harass- business partner Gail Blackburn percent more likely to be the tar- ment and intimidation on campus. to found Motivational Small Talk, get of bullies, while obese chil- Trombino urges parents to utilize Inc., a nonprofit company that dren are 63 percent more likely. the school if they think their child specializes in bullying prevention Nine out of 10 elementary stu- is being bullied. “In talking to Mr. and diversity education. Trombino dents report being bullied. Timmons and other counselors has spoken at hundreds of schools Trombino wasn’t just there I’ve met here, they are committed across the nation, helping parents to report the disheartening statis- to making Sacaton schools bul- identify the signs of bullying and tics. He preached that kids should ly-free, so they’re going to help empower children to stop it. His learn to embrace differences and you,” Trombino said. most recent stop was Sacaton El- step up for their friends when they Trombino’s story is of resil- ementary School on Aug. 22. see them being teased. The person ience, proof that physical disabili- Trombino’s discussion was with the most power to affect a ties and bullying can be overcome. a fitting topic to kick off Family bullying situation is not the bully He has acted in Arizona lottery Joshua Jovanelly/GRIN Night for the new school year be- or the victim, it’s the bystander. commercials and in movies. He Mark Trombino, 42, greets a Gila River child at Sacaton Elementary cause bullying is an all too com- Trombino encourages bystand- is married and the father of two after the conclusion of his “Motivational Small Talk” on bullying. mon occurrence for children to- ers to “stand up and do the right daughters. His wife and kids are By Joshua Jovanelly memories, still painfully vivid, day. On playgrounds, a child is thing” to either stop the bully or also little people, and he hopes to Gila River Indian News of being stuffed in trashcans and bullied about every seven minutes report the behavior. serve as a role model to his girls. lockers and being teased in the and adults intervene only four per- If parents think their child is “Believe it or not, if I could Mark Trombino stands just hallways and playgrounds of cent of the time. Other children the victim of bullies, they should take a magic pill and I could be over 3-feet tall, a 43-year-old Lookout Mountain Elementary intervene about 11 percent of the be mindful to empathize with the 6-feet tall, I wouldn’t do it because man who is roughly the size of a School and Thunderbird High time — which means 85 percent victim. “Never tell your child, I truly love who I am,” Trombino 4-year-old child. School. of the time, kids are on their own ‘Just ignore the bully,’” Trombino said. “I like the difference that I’m As a little person or “dwarf,” “When I was in the seventh to suffer at the hands of the bully. said. “Because what they’re go- able to make being 3-feet tall and he became a common target for grade two kids thought it would be “It’s everywhere,” said John ing to think is that you’re going making a difference.” bullies as he was growing up in really funny to pick me up and put Timmons, director of extended to ignore it. Bullying needs to be Phoenix-area schools. He has me in a garbage can,” Trombino education/community relations at addressed and you have to support Dept. of Labor tours GRIC, visits E&T Continued from Page 1 force Innovation Fund. The de- amalgamation of five sectors – been trying to build partment was awarded $3 million Hospitality, Construction, Medi- partnerships [among to move forward with its own cal, Small Business and Govern- sectors] for years,” version of the Career Pathways ment – and the E&T Department. said Chanda. “They System. The total $147 million Eventually, hopes Chanda, come here and our WIF grant was shared among the Career Pathways System partnerships are al- 26 grantees, most of which were will be a complete network of ready there. That’s organizations in cities like Balti- educational institutions and em- our crowning glory as more, Chicago and Los Angeles ployment industries. When an Indian tribes: we are a to operate similar programs. applicant enters the system seek- community, we share, Campbell is a member of ing employment or education, we give back. Our in- the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Career Pathways will be able to dustries give back to Island. She is also the Program direct them to the appropriate the people and to the Manager of DOL’s Division of sector to help them get the train- youth.” Indian and Native American ing or job they are looking for. The department Programs. She’s the only Native For the past year, Chanda’s has two more years American manager at the De- team has been researching meth- left on the grant partment of Labor and was in- ods and building bridges be- and hopes to begin Mikhail Sundust/GRIN strumental in developing Career tween those industry sectors. running applicants Five representatives from the Department of Labor visited the Employment & Pathways with GRIC and help- “A lot of research” has been through the system Training department last month to provide technical assistance on a $3 million ing it apply for the WIF grant. done in the past year “because this year. dollar grant to start Career Pathways. “What I really respect [about there are concepts that are for- Gila River] is the investment in eign to the way we do things,” their youth,” said Campbell. she said. They’ve been work- “I came to serve as a liaison ing with the sectors and helping to ensure that government-to- them develop relationships with government relationship is [re- one another. “Joining all these spected],” she said. “My purpose pieces together, they become was to come to ensure that the one, they share resources, and other individuals who were man- that’s what’s happening: synergy aging the grant not only under- among the sectors. It’s amazing.” stood that relationship, but that Career Pathways has sum- they respected it and that they moned together a number of experienced this community.” GRIC departments and entities “Our role is to help answer such as Gila River Health Care, questions, provide ideas [and] Gila River Business Owners As- connect Gila River to some re- sociation, Wild Horse Pass De- sources and to other grantees,” velopment Authority, Pima Leas- said Kobes, a Senior Project ing and the GRIC Administrative Manager with Jobs for the Fu- Services Division and Human ture, Inc., of her visit to Arizona. Resources Department. The visit was also E&T’s chance GRIC’s is not the first Em- to outline its version of Career ployment & Training program to Pathways in Gila River. “Other build and utilize the Career Path- people have done Career Path- ways System but it is among the ways,” said Chanda, but the in- most ambitious. Most communi- tent is to learn from them “so we ties that pursue Career Pathways can define it for ourselves.” create room for only one or two As it stands, the GRIC Ca- sectors. reer Pathways System is an “There are states that have September 6, 2013 Announcements & Notices Page 9

Public Notification Public Notification IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNI- IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY TY COURT, STATE OF ARIZONA, COUN- COURT, STATE OF ARIZONA, TIES OF PINAL AND MARICOPA Caron Eddie, MELINDA JACKSON, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. vs. Travis Hamalowa, DAVID JUAN JR, Defendant. Defendant. CASE Number: CV-2013-0240 CASE Number: DV-2013-0113 TEMPORARY CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDER TEMPORARY ORDER OF PROTECTION The Defendant shall appear for a pending restraining The Defendant shall appear for a hearing:721 order hearing: West Seed Farm Road 721 West Seed Farm Road Sacaton, Arizona 85147 Sacaton, Arizona 85147 (520)562-9860 (520)562-9860 DATE: October 4,2013 DATE: September 13, 2013 Time: 10:00 AM Time: 9:00 AM WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, AN FURTHER, A WARRANT OF ARREST WILL BE ORDER MAY ISSUED WITHOUT YOUR ISSUED, IF DEFENDANT VIOLATES THIS RE- INPUT STRAINING ORDER.

(PCO = Per Capita Office) LOST YOUR PAY CARD? Office) Call the Chase Card Service Center at (866) 795-3890 immediately! Per Capita Corner Any questions about the pay card should also be handled by the Chase www.mygilariver.com/percapita Card Service Center (number is listed on the back of your pay card).

2013 Per Capita Schedule If you do not have your card number when calling the number above, just hold the line until you are prompted to press option 1 and a live Quarterly Deadline 45 days later Payment Date Customer Service Representative will assist you. September 16 (Mon) 45 days later October 31 (Thurs) SAVE YOUR EARNINGS STATEMENT December 16 (Mon) 45 days later January 31, 2014 (Fri) A check stub is an Earning Statement and is provided for every per capita payment no matter what payment method is selected (direct The deadline to submit per capita applications, forms, and updates deposit or check). Keep your earning statements for verifying your is 45 days before the payment date. income with programs such as tribal EDQLP, State AHCCCS, Federal SSI, etc. PCO staff members are not able to fax or provide income Applications are handled by the PCO while address updates are verification over the telephone, by fax or letter to anyone. Even upon handled by the Enrollment Office. Other documents of importance are your request. If necessary, you may request copies from the PCO of handled as follows: your earning statement in person, letter or telephone.

PCO submittals (faxes not accepted): KEEP YOUR ADDRESS UPDATED - Payment Method Change forms – Change your preferred For Per Capita and Trust applicants, prompt and efficient services can payment method on time to be effective for the upcoming be provided if your address is kept current! payment on 10/31/13. - Power of Attorney (POA) for Per Capita Distribution forms – Per Capita Office P.O. Box 338 Sacaton, AZ 85147 Assign permission to a person to handle your per capita business. (520) 562-5222 or (866) 416-2618 This form must be submitted by the above deadline to be effective for the related Payment Date. The POA is valid for 1 year from PER CAPITA TRUST ACCOUNTS the date of notary. NEXT TRUST DEADLINE

The next deadline to turn in request forms for early trust distribution is

Enrollment Office submittals September 30, 2013. The early payment will then be mailed out - Address Update form – Updates to a new address October 15, 2013. This deadline also applies to requests to terminate o Always submit a new W-9 form to the PCO when you minor trust and must include a copy of your HS diploma or GED. change an address. - Tribal ID card – Shows your eligibility for Tribal based services PROVIDENCE FIRST TRUST VISIT when dealing with the Tribal entities. A representative from will be in the PCO to - Providence First Trust Other changes and updates by the Enrollment Office may be answer questions and assist with requests on: required; check with Enrollment at 520-562-9790. September 27 & 30, 2013 from (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DIRECT DEPOSIT & PAY CARD INFO KEEP YOUR ADDRESS UPDATED If your checking or savings account closes for any reason or if your Always ensure that your children’s addresses are current for checks account number changes, notify the PCO and select another payment and the semi-annual trust statements mailed in January and July. method as soon as possible using the Payment Method Change (PMC). Return the PMC to the PCO by September 16 for the deposit or new pay method to be effective by October 31, 2013. Providence First Trust Company 7501 E. McCormick Pkwy, C101 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (800) 350-0208 or (480) 282-8812 Page 10 September 6, 2013

Community Council Action Sheets Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 ACTION SHEET REPORT HEARD Related Projects (EDSC forwards to Council Council with recommendation for approval) Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, 7.Hardee Consulting - Fiscal Year 2013 An- with recommendation for approval; G&MSC Presenter: Tina Notah-Enas Arizona 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax nual Report concurs) APPROVED (520) 562-9729 Presenter: James E. Hardee Presenters: Ron Rosier, Dale Gutenson, 12. A Resolution Approving The Gila River CALL TO ORDER REPORT HEARD Treasurer Robert Keller Indian Community Gaming Internal Audit The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the 8.Franzoy Consulting, Inc. – Fiscal Year 2013 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO TABLE Department’s Annual Audit Plan For Fiscal Community Council held Wednesday August Annual Report 2. A Resolution Supporting The Creation Year 2014 (G&MSC forwards to Council with 21, 2013, in the Community Council Cham- Presenter: C. Eugene Franzoy And Placement Of A Statue Honoring Native recommendation for approval) bers at the Governance Center in Sacaton, REPORT HEARD American Service Members On The National Presenter: Robert Russin Arizona was called to order by presiding 9. Gookin Hydrology, PLC – Fiscal Year 2013 Mall In Washington, D.C. In The Proximity Of APPROVED Chairman Lt. Governor Stephen R. Lewis at Annual Report The Vietnam Memorial’s “The Three Service- 13. A Resolution Approving The Fifth 9:15 a.m. Presenter: T. Allen J. Gookin men” (CRSC forwards to Council with recom- Amendment To The Lease Agreement INVOCATION REPORT HEARD mendation for approval; G&MSC concur) Between Gila River Indian Community And Provided by Community Member Urban Giff 12. Harvey Economics – Fiscal Year 2013 Presenter: Tana Fitzpatrick Sun Valley Marina Development Corporation ROLL CALL Annual Report APPROVED (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- Sign-In Sheet Circulated Presenter: Edward F. Harvey 3. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing dation for approval; NRSC & EDSC concur) Executive Officers Present: REPORT HEARD Amendment No. 1 To The October 1, 2012 Presenters: Ronald Rosier, Steve Heeley, Lt. Governor Stephen R. Lewis 2. Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 April Agreement Between The Gila River Indian SVM Board Executive Officers Absent: 1 – June 30, 2013 (3rd Quarter FY 2013) Community And Towers Watson Delaware, APPROVED Governor Gregory Mendoza Presenter: Urban Giff Inc. (G&MSC forwards to Council with 14. A Resolution Approving The Amended Council Members Present: REPORT HEARD recommendation for approval) And Restated Charter Of The Sun Valley Ma- D1-Cynthia Antone, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol [MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR A Presenter: Sharon Harvier-Lewis rina Corporation (G&MSC forwards to Council Schurz; D3-Carolyn Williams, Dale G. Enos; 90-MINUTE LUNCH BREAK APPROVED with recommendation of approval; with minor D4-,Jennifer Allison; D5- Annette J. Stewart, RECONVENED AT 2:00PM] 4. A Resolution Memorializing The Amend- edits; NRSC & EDSC concur) Janice F. Stewart, Robert Stone (10:15), 3. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc., ment Of The Current Membership Of The Presenters: Ronald Rosier, Steve Heeley, Franklin Pablo, Sr.; D6-Anthony Villareal, Sr., 2Q2013 Update Litigation Team By Replacing Former Council- SVM Board Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans; Presenters: Board Of Directors, General woman Martha Miller And Former Councilman APPROVED Council Members Absent: Manager, Chief Financial Officer Christopher Mendoza With Councilwoman ORDINANCES D4- Monica Antone, Norman Wellington, REPORT HEARD Monica Antone And Councilman Norman Wel- UNFINISHED BUSINESS Barney Enos, Jr.; D7- Devin Redbird 4. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc., lington, Sr. (G&MSC forwards to Council with 1. Cobell Update (G&MSC forwards to Coun- APPROVAL OF AGENDA Connect America Fund (CAF)-Inter Carrier recommendation for approval) cil with recommendation for approval for the APPROVED AS AMENDED Compensation (ICC) Data Submission Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy Community to seek pilot program status with PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Presenters: Board Of Directors, General APPROVED the Department of Interior; NRSC concurs) 1. Tyler Owens – Western Regional Rep- Manager 5. A Resolution Approving The Grant Presenters: Linus Everling, Javier Ramos resentative United National Indian Tribal REPORT HEARD Applications To The United States Depart- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO AP- Youth-Council 5. Travel Report 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 ment Of Health And Human Services For A PROVE AND SUPPORT TO SEEK PILOT Presenter: Tyler Owens Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller Low Income Home Energy Assistance Pro- PROGRAM STATUS WITH THE DEPART- MS. TYLER OWENS INTRODUCED HER- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT gram For The Gila River Indian Community MENT OF INTERIOR SELF AND PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW THE REPORT (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- 2. Declaration of Re-Advertisement Gila River OF THE UNITY CONFERENCE AND HER 10. Fadell, Cheney & Burt, PLLC – Fiscal dation for approval) Telecommunications, Inc. Board of Directors EXPERIENCE. LT. GOVERNOR STEPHEN Year 2013 Annual Report Presenter: Pamela Thompson Vacancy - One (1) R. LEWIS AND VARIOUS COUNCIL MEM- Presenter: Janice Moore APPROVED Presenter: Cynthia Antone BERS PROVIDED WORKS OF ENCOUR- TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing DECLARED AGEMENT. 11. Andrea J. Curry, Esq. – Fiscal Year 2013 Amendment No. 1 To The October 1, 2012 NEW BUSINESS 2. Gila Crossing Community School Biog- Annual Report Agreement Between The Gila River Indian 1. Clarification on Tribal Ranger Reclassifica- raphy-Mr. Ruben Gonzalez, Middle School Presenter: Andrea J. Curry Community And Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer tion (NRSC concurs and forwards to Council Principal TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA and Feld, LLP (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval; LSC Presenter: Jeff Williamson 13. Reservation Wide Flood Control Cleaning with recommendation for approval) concurs) MR. JEFF WILLIAMSON INTRODUCED - Phase 2 Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy Presenter: Nada Celaya MR. RUBEN GONZALEZ. MR. GONZALEZ Presenter: Seaver Fields APPROVED APPROVED OPENED THE FLOOR FOR QUESTIONS. REPORT HEARD 7. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing 2. Violence Against Women Act Inter-Tribal LT. GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS AND MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER Amendment #1 To The October 1, 2012 Working Group Appointment (LSC forwards to VARIOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS PROVIDED EXECUTIVE SESSION Agreement Between The Gila River Indian Council with recommendation to submit a WORDS OF WELCOME AND ENCOUR- 14. Gaming Internal Audit Department - 3rd Community And Peter Mock Groundwater Letter of Interest to designate an inter-tribal AGEMENT. [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] Quarter Report Fiscal Year 2013 (Executive Consulting, Inc. (G&MSC forwards to Council representative) 3. Department of Labor – Pathways Program Session) with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Michael Carter Presenter: Lana Chanda Presenters: Robert Russin, Treasurer Robert Presenters: Linus Everling, Thomas Murphy MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO SUBMIT MS. LANA CHANDA INTRODUCED THE G. Keller APPROVED A LETTER OF INTEREST AND TO DESIG- ASU EVALUATION TEAM, IN ADDITION REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. A Resolution Approving Chase Pay- NATE AN INTER-TRIBAL REPRESENTA- THE GRANT STAFF MEMBERS. MS. 15. Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. mentech Merchant Application And Agree- TIVE FROM THE COMMUNITY CHANDA PROVIDED A BRIEF INTRODUC- Monthly Report June 2013 (Executive Ses- ment Between The Gila River Indian Commu- 3. Vacancies on Litigation Team (CRSC TION AND OVERVIEW OF THE SUPPORT sion) nity, Paymentech LLC And JPMorgan Chase forwards to Council with recommendation to PROVIDED BY MS. ANGIE CAMPBELL. Presenters: John James, Board Of Directors Bank, N.A. (G&MSC forwards to Council appoint Chairwoman Monica Antone; EDSC MS. CAMPBELL FURTHER EXPLAINED TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA with recommendation of approval; including concurs with recommendation to appoint THE PROGRAM AND HER INVOLVEMENT. 16. Gila River Gaming Commission – Gen- Schedule A) Councilman Norman LT. GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS AND eral Report July – August 2013 (Executive Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller Wellington, Sr.) VARIOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS PROVIDED Session) APPROVED Presenter: Thomas Murphy WORDS OF WELCOME AND GRATITUDE. Presenters: Courtney Moyah, Serena Joaquin 9. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing COUNCILWOMAN MONICA ANTONE AND REPORTS TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Amendment #1 To The May 1, 2013 Agree- COUNCILMAN NORMAN WELLINGTON, *1. CEOT Completion Status Report July 17. Monthly Financial Activity Report (Execu- ment Between The Gila River Indian Com- SR. 2013 tive Session) munity And Yoder & Langford, P.C. (G&MSC APPOINTED Presenters: Dale Gutenson, Anthony Villareal, Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Mike forwards to Council with recommendation for 4. Appointment Confirmation Citizens Advi- Sr. Jacobs approval) sory Board – District Two REPORT HEARD REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenter: Javier Ramos Presenter: Gailyn Ethelbah [LT. GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS 18. Treasurer’s Quarterly Financial Report APPROVED MR. DENNIS PANCOTT CONFIRMED CALLED FOR A 10-MINUTE BREAK (Executive Session) 10. A Resolution Approving The Gila River MINUTES RECONVENED AT 11:28AM] Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Mike Gaming Enterprise, Inc. Operating Budget ANNOUNCEMENTS [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] Jacobs And Capital Budget For Fiscal Year 2014 >VARIOUS COUNCIL MEMBERS EX- [LT. GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS RE- REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- PRESSED CONCERNS OF THE MEETING QUESTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT dation for approval) MINUTES MOVE REPORTS 6, 7, 8, 9, AND 12; THERE EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenters: John James, Board Of Directors >DEFENSE SERVICE OFFICE INVITE TO WAS A CONSENSUS OF THE COMMUNITY RESOLUTIONS APPROVED 10 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC COUNCIL] *1. A Resolution Authorizing the Casino 11. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR- DEFENSE AUGUST 28, 2013, 2:00 – 5:00PM 6. Peter Mock Groundwater Consulting, Inc. – Expansion Owner’s Team To Undertake 100-11 And Approving The Revised Depart- ADJOURNMENT Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report Additional Capital Projects Related to the Vee ment Of Community Housing Admissions MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:37pm Presenter: Peter Mock Quiva Hotel And Casino And Other Gaming And Occupancy Policy (G&MSC forwards to * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) September 6, 2013 Gila River Indian News Page 11

HUHUGAM HERITAGE CENTER & GILA RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. PRESENT

“BLOWING DOWN BARRIERS ONE NOTE AT A TIME”

Exhibit Opening Event Thursday September 19, 2013 6pm - 9pm

Previously unseen photos & videos Performances Music by Russell “Big Chief” Moore

Russell Moore’s trombone returns to Gila River after being featured in exhibits at the Musical Instrument Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian.

The Huhugam Heritage Center and Gila River Telecommunications Inc. invite you to attend the exhibit designed to honor the Akimel O’otham jazz musician. He took his trombone all over the world and shared his love of jazz.

This is definitely an event you will not want to miss.

For more information contact Huhugam Heritage Center 4759 N. Maricopa Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226 (520) 796-3500 ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE 4TH ANNUAL O’ODHAM VETERANS CELEBRATION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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