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O'odham Veterans Celebration honors Community Veterans Change Service Requested S acaton, P.O. B ox 459 Gila River Indian News A Z 85147 P r e s o Permit No. 25 U.S. Postage Sacaton, ted Sta n da r d P A I D A Z

Mihio Manus/GRIN A ceremonial staff was placed front and center at the celebration. Soldiers showed respect and honor to the staff just as they did the flags that Reponses to Commu- were posted at each side of the speaker¹s podium. nity member concerns By Mihio Manus veteran who served in the Navy and is a from across the state have made it a prior- Managing Editor current member of Post #41 in Phoenix. ity to attend. over Loop 202 Perkins said he looks forward to the annual “I met someone today who was in the As reported in the September BLACKWATER-. Beyond the patriotism, celebration as a time to reunite with other same area as I was,” Perkins said. “I didn’t 2011 issue of the GRIN posting of colors and war stories, there is veterans from around the local vicinity. know him before today.” much that lies beneath the surface of the He’s a proud veteran who feels the Navy Vietnam veteran, Leonard Jim, D3, echoed By Transportation Technical Team O’odham Veterans Celebration. There is has been beneficial to his life. Perkins sentiment. Jim served in the Navy Q: We would like to know why the a true sense of bonding and camaraderie Beyond reuniting with old friends, the and Air Force for eight years and is a mem- last 20 years opposition to the freeway that unites the attending veterans no mat- celebration gives veterans the opportunity ber of the Haskell Osife-Antone Post #51 coming on or near our land has been ter what division of the armed forces they to meet new friends and establish new re- thrown out the window by our present served in. lationships. Althought it's known as the Veterans continued on Government? Dennis Perkins, from D1, is a Vietnam O'odham Veterans Celebration, veterans page 6 Q: Has the issue been brought up that it has been voted against back in 2000? And if so, how? If it hasn’t been brought up, why not? Community Response Prompts No Build Option Q: Was the 2005 resolution brought By Mihio Manus members and Council became ‘no-build’. in area around D6. up, the resolution in which the commu- Managing Editor heated with the majority of Community member, Joseph “I find it offensive that ‘no nity reinforced the District Six those in attendance pushing to Morago said he has listened build’ is not an option accord- resolution in 2000 against building the SACATON-On Sat, Oct. 1, have a ‘no-build’ option written to information presented to ing to the TTT,” she said. loop 202? before a packed council cham- into the referendum language. the districts for the past nine Former president of the A: Point in fact, the 1996 Community bers, Community members Up until this meeting the two months and has heard nothing Akimel O’odham/Pee Posh Council passed GR-05-96: A Resolution were given an opportunity to options presented on the refer- about a ‘no-build’ option. Mor- Youth Council, Darius Enos Approving the Concept of Development voice their opinions on the ref- endum were ‘yes’, indicating ago said, “Given the right infor- told council that the issue before of the South Mountain Freeway on Com- erendum language regarding that Community members were mation the people will make the them held significant impor- munity Lands (Toll Road); and GR-64- the proposed South Mountain in favor of the proposed GRIC right decision on this matter.” tance and impact to the whole 96: A Resolution Designating Possible 202 extension freeway. alignment, and ‘no’, indicat- Many members of the audi- community. “This has every- Routes on Community Lands for the Pro- Listed on the Special Council ing Community members were ence put forth strong opinions thing to do with our youth, our posed South Mountain Freeway (Loop meeting agenda as ‘A Reso- against the GRIC alignment. regarding the freeway exten- himdak,” he said. “People do 202); which is the exact alignment being lution Approving and Autho- Based on the two options, sion. D5 educator, Linda Allen value our himdak, our culture considered by the voters today. rizing A Referendum Of The many Community members felt said if built, the Loop 202 South and our values.” In 2000, the Community Council passed Construction Of The South that limiting the vote to these Mountain Extension would not Enos said he hoped a ‘no build’ GR-126-00: A Resolution Opposing the Mountain 202 Extension Free- options wasn’t representative benefit GRIC as much as it option would be included in the Use of 51st Avenue for the Proposed way Through The Gila River of their position on the South would the Metropolitan Phoe- referendum. Truck Bypass Route and Any Future Indian Reservation’, the item Mountain Loop 202 Extension. nix area. Allen went on to say Having heard the plethora Bypass Plans for the Proposed South was presented by Gila River In- Many stated, especially those that vehicle emissions from the of similar opinions Commu- Mountain Parkway through the District dian Community’s Transporta- from D6 where the freeway freeway will have an adverse nity Council motioned to add Six Community of the Gila River Indian tion Technical Team (TTT). will have the most impact, that affect on reproductive health Dialogue between Community their position has always been and that emissions will linger No build continued Responses continued on on page 7 page 6

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Happy Birthday In loving memory of Michelle Sneed Tianni Michelle Marvene Sneed 07/27/1975-10/30/2010 A Memorial Service has been set for:Sunday, October 30, 2011 9am Sunrise Service & Blessing of Head Stone Co-Op Cemetery Open to all Choirs, person, and Traditional Singers Lunch will be severed @ Pee Posh Amphi- Gila River Indian News theater D7 till 5pm. Questions contact Estelle Barehand: 602-501-9623/520-430-1034 Mihio Manus [email protected] Tianni Francis Whitman As your 6th GRIN Managing Editor (520)562-9718 Birthday approaches our songs of laughter reflect the years gone by. This On behalf of the family of Dora Miles Roberto A. Jackson brings tears of happiness and joy.We We would like to thank everyone that songs. Thank you to our church family; [email protected] are blessed to have been through the helped us in our time of grief in the loss the Lower Santan Presbyterian Cha- GRIN Community Newsperson years learning and growing happily of our Mother, Grandmother, Great pel and its members, Harrison George (520)562-9719 as Father and Daughter .To see the Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmoth- for leading our Wake Service. We ap- brightness of your future brings great er, Sister in-Law, Aunt, and Friend; she preciate and thank Loretta Blackwater Gina Goodman excitement . So let us be protected will be dearly missed. We would like for the time she gave to our loved one [email protected] to thank Districts 4 & 2 personnel for when she was still with us and for her GRIN Secretary II and blessed by Jiosh and our angels (520)562-9715 as we continue this beautiful cruise their assistance and the Department help during the time we put her to rest. making music through life. Happy B- of Transportation. We appreciate the There were many friends of the fam- Walt P. Porter Day My Nanni's!Love Daddy! thoughtfulness for all the flowers and ily that we extend our gratitude for [email protected] extended condolences from the various the preparations for the meal that we GRIN Intern Departments of which our family mem- shared with everyone. Thank you to all (520)562-9717 In Loving Memory of bers work with daily. Thank you also to that helped in one way or another dur- Doris June Morago our Tribal Council, the Tribal Business ing our time of sorrow. Fax: (520)562-9712 Enterprises and The Executive Office for their flowers and thoughtfulness. Jorene Soto Email: [email protected] January 16, 1951-October 19, 2010 Thank you also for the encourage- PO BOX #2046 www.gilariver.org/index.php/news ment and prayers from the Traditional Sacaton, AZ 85147 Gila River News A year has come for the late Doris June Morago , there’s not a day that singers and all the choirs through their 602)541-9824 Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not goes by that we don’t forget her. But be reproduced in any form without consent from the Gila we still continue to have those days River Indian Community of her going into rest that are hard to believe. The impact she had made in Thank you from the Allen family LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns our lives has been a true blessing. We from readers. Letters should be limited to 200 words and be The family of Emmaline Allen, Hospice of Mesa and its wonderful would like to thank our family and Mother, Grandmother, Great Grand- nurses who assisted in the care of our in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is friends for all the support throughout not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed with mother, Auntie, Sister in law & Friend mother. Thanks to the our nieces and the writer’s true name, address and telephone number in the the year. : We would like to thank everyone nephews for pulling together and get- event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only the name We Miss and Love You Mom! who supported us in the sudden pass- ting things done, remember without a of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or columns Robert & June Morago ing of our dear Mother and to express family you have no one. without a complete signature, name, address or phone number our gratitude and appreciation to the will not be acceptable to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves friends and family who came to sit Thanks to: the right to edit submitted materials for grammar, spelling and In Loving Memory and visit with her before her passing, Family & Friends content. especially those who sang gospel songs J. Warren funeral home Write to: Phyllis Jean Juan Sutto and prayed with her and the family, I Vah-ki Presbyterian church Editor, GRIN know it was a Great comfort to her. D5 Service center P.O. Box 459 We also would like to thank all who Capt. Johnson-fire Sacaton, AZ 85147 came over to the residence to help GR Fire A&B shift from Station 3 Published letters or columns do not necessarily prepare for her wake and funeral and GRICDOT reflect the opinion of the editor or Thanks to all those who donated food GR Police Gila River Indian Community. and the beautiful flowers for the - ser GR Head start vices, I wish we could name everyone All choirs Gila River Indian Community but the list would be too long, you all P.O. Box 459 know who you are, May the Good Lord God Bless you all , The Allen family Sacaton, AZ 85147 Bless you. (520)562-9715 Many thanks goes out to those who “ Mothers holds their children’s hands www.gilariver.org/grin offered their condolences and prayers, for a while but their hearts forever” A Special Thanks goes out the Grace William R. Rhodes, Governor Joseph Manuel , Lt. Governor On behalf of my cousin Cheyenne Pancott.He would like to thank ev- 2nd Year Death Anniversary for District #1: Arzie Hogg eryone for their prayers and support Cynthia Antone in his time of need.Especially to the Bernell F. Lewis Jr. “POSSUM” Gila River Indian Comm Fire and en scratch music, Possums memory Distrcit #2: Jewell Whitman EMS depts.Their Generous Donation was kept alive. Once again with just 3 made it possible for Cheyenne to bring days notice the Jose and Wood family District #3: Dale G. Enos her home.With that in mind''Why from North Komelik had the memorial Myron Schurz isn't there funding in the community necklaces done so everyone could have to help the enrolled Urban Natives something to remember Possum by. District #4: Barney B. Enos Jr. who live out of state and would like Thank you to Ms. Annie Quintero for Jennifer Allison to be properly buried back home?'' the magnificent painting you did, that Christopher Mendoza Also an extended thank you to captures our eye every time we walk in Gregory Mendoza Wanda Pablo,Gordon Santos,Rose my mother’s home. A big thank you to Lucero,Carol Santos,Monica Pablo all bands: Group Familia, P-Dub, and and their families,Ophelia and Albert Native Creed (Cody Lopez for the use District #5 Brenda Robertson Cruz,Randy Ruiz,Genevieve Wood- equipment.) We miss Possum dearly, Brian Davis bury of Public Works,Sunshine Jack- but this year 2011 he was reunited with Annette J. Stewart son, District Five, The Grave Diggers, loved ones that have passed on, His Janice Stewart Nicole Miles, Marshell Jose, Alberta Aunt Shirleen Makil, Step-Grandfa- Kisto, Veronica Patrick, St.Peters ther David Garcia, cousin Ean Wood, Church, Harold Patrick, Patsy Riv- 4/18/91 - 9/8/09 and Uncle Big Joe Friesson Sr. Thaey Anthony Villareal Sr. ers, Cecil Lewis, The Joaquin Sis- District #6 On Friday, September 9, 2011 was a all will live in our hearts forever. No Albert Pablo ters, Georgie Charles and The Indian day of remembrance for our beloved words can express much thankfulness Terrance B. Evans Choir,Sacaton Presb Church, Tradi- Possum. Even though the days came to all that took part rather by donation tional Singer, Keith and Eric Kisto. so fast that there was little time to or just your presence at the memori- Martha Miller Again District #7 make preparations. God bless to all al for Possum. Thanks & God Bless Thank You All so very much for Aunties, relatives and friends for lend- to all. Sincerely, Karen, Bernella and Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer blessing us in a very special way. ing their support and donations. With Mykey Lewis You Will Be Missed Auntie Phyllis. Linda Andrews, Community Council Secretary plenty of food and the sound of chick- A.Escarsega October 2011 COMMUNITY SECTION Page 4 Your Per Capita Corner Free service for elders, new shareholders for GRTI. Quarterly Per Capita Schedule:

Quarterly Deadline Payment Date September 15 october 31, 2011 (Mon) December 15 January 31, 2012 (Tues)

trust Early Disbursement Request : December 30 January 16, 2012 (Mon) (Checks mailed)

A friendly hello and Best Wishes for a fun and safe fall season. There is only one more payment left for the year of 2011 – Monday, October 31. Then we will start the New Year for your 2012 per capita. Here are a few friendly reminders and as always, if you have any Per Capita questions please stop by the office located in the Governance center across from the Cashiers office. We are open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. -5 p.m. or call our direct line 562-5222 or (866) 416-2618. Per capita information and forms are avail- able: 1) on the community website: www.mygilariver.com, 2) call the Per Capita Office Walt Porter/GRIN (“PCO”) and we can mail the information to your official Enrollment address, or 3) visit Shareholders attending were automatically entered into a raffle drawing for many prizes like the PCO. iPods, laptops, gift cards and an iPad. New adult applications: Members turning 18 years old by January 31, 2012 and ap- meetings that they have?” He stated that plying for adult per capita, must apply by December 15, 2011 in order to be eligible for By Walt Porter the January 31st payment. GRIN/Intern having shareholder meetings allowed an Payment Method Change: If you are already receiving PC and want to change the open discussion and they could actually way you receive your payment, you will need to submit a “Payment Method Change BLACKWATER – On Sept. 22 at the Dis- see who was making the decisions so that Form” to change your account number or payment method by the Quarterly Deadline. trict 1 Multipurpose Building, Gila River would not allow finger pointing. Please use the proper forms to update your information; do not submit another applica- Telecommunications Inc. (GRTI) presented “We can still have community meetings tion if you have already been approved for per capita payments. Also note: if you cash the shareholders with a motion that would and give an update, same with Elderly your check at a bank different than your personal bank, you may be accessed a check stop the annual meetings in exchange for a Concerns. There’s other ways for people to cashing fee. program to help the elders of the Commu- get updated on what we’re doing,” Board- Official mailing address and W-9s: We cannot stress the importance of correct and nity. The Community Council would be the member Gerlaugh said. current contact information, in case we have to correspond with you or if your payments new shareholders. According to Gerlaugh, the annual share- will be mailed to you directly. All updates to your mailing address need to be completed holder meetings were for out-of-state with the Enrollment department using the “Address Update Form”. For each update, A majority vote from the community also submit an updated “IRS W-9 Form” to the PCO showing your most current address. shareholders allowed GRTI to implement shareholders to discuss numbers and new A current W-9 form will: 1) complete your per capita file and 2) validate your social the Elder Concession Program (ECP). This business. security number for your annual IRS form 1099. The W-9 form is very simple to fill program would provide every elders 55 The outside shareholders were bought out, out - your name, current mailing address, SS#, signature and today’s date. and older standard telephone line service by the Community. However the outdated “Power of Attorney for Per Capita Distribution” (POA): The only POA form that is ac- for free. bylaws required implementing the annual cepted for Per Capita Office use is the Gila River POA. The form, if correctly filled out, According to Bruce Holdridge, the Gen- meetings which later turned into an annual is only valid for one year from the date it is notarized. The POA must be on file with the eral Manager of GRTI, $15,000 is spent on luncheon for the community members. PCO 45 days prior to the payout date. So, that means for the October 31st payout date, the annual event which includes a catered “We would have 4-6 thousand dollars left a valid POA must have been notarized by September 15th. lunch, raffle prizes, the rental of the hall over. We would save money by doing that,” Income verification (recent statements): The PCO does not mail or fax income veri- and other expenses. said Gerlaugh. fication letters to any department within or outside of the Community. We ask that He continued with his hopes that every members show their per capita pay stub or earnings payment statements for income Holdridge said, "It was agreed by the el- verification. It is your responsibility to keep track of your statements to use for income ders and everyone there that we’re going to single elder has access to a phone. And verification. stop doing this." once they have access to a phone, they will Earning Statements: If you receive payment by check, the top portion of your check Darrell Gerlaugh, member of Gila River have access to First Alert for those that is your statement. For direct deposits or a pay card, the statement is mailed to your Telecommunications Board of Directors need that extra assistance. official Enrollment address. If you are not getting your statements in the mail, again, made the reccomendation. “The gathering, the camaraderie, the in- make sure your official address is current with the Enrollment Dept. The PCO will The GRTI Board meetings will continue terest that they share is something that re- gladly provide you with a copy of your recent check stub. Stop by the office with a on the last Wednesday of the month at their ally needs to be felt, but the benefits from it valid picture ID, or call our office and we can mail a copy to your official Enrollment headquarters in Lone Butte. GRTI said they are great. The ECP for the seniors is so fan- address. When picking up in person, the statement can only be issued to the member would be happy to provide lunch for those tastic!” a first time attendant from D1 said. named on the statement. In other words, we cannot issue statements to family members who attend those meetings. The ECP is for elders only, GRTI hasn't or accept notes. reached the point of providing everyone- Quarterly Per Capita Amount: This amount is calculated and approved by the Com- One Elder Community member from munity Treasurer and the Governor approximately one week prior to the Payment Date. Blackwater said he did not favor for the with free phone service, but they are look- In the prior weeks, updates are made to member accounts per documents submitted by motion and said, “Who would attend those ing into lowering the prices. Community members and the eligible member lists are finalized. Each quarterly per capita amount will vary, depending on that quarter’s gaming activity and net revenues assigned for per capita (11% of net gaming revenues). GRIC 1099 Forms for 2011: Per capita payments are considered taxable income. The IRS 1099 form for your 2011 per capita (plus other GRIC payments you may have received) will be mailed out to your official mailing address on file with Enrollment by January 31, 2012. So you can file your taxes in a timely manner, please make sure your Be Informed mailing address is current. PER CAPITA TRUST ACCOUNTS We strongly encourage you to submit your request to Providence First Trust as early as possible in the quarter. This will give Providence a chance to preview your request and Stay Informed! notify you if further information or corrections are needed. You can request a copy of the Minor Trust Guidelines brochure from Providence (800) 350-0208 or (480) 282- 8812. Getting information out www.mygilariver.com/percapita one issue at a time.

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(520) 562-9715 or www.gilariver.org October 2011 COMMUNITY SECTION Page 5 Audit of Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel brings forth allegations of employee rights violations

By GRIN Staff by Lt. Gov. Manuel towards 16 GRIC em- nothing to worry about.” Standing Committee who then motioned to ployees. Lt. Governor Manuel went further in stating move the audit before the Community Coun- SACATON-On Tue., Oct. 11, 2011 the Gila Among the 16 individuals who were inter- that if there is going to be an investigation cil. Under article 12 section 2 of the Consti- River Indian Community Council motioned viewed there were, according to their state- into employee rights violations it should start tution and Bylaws of the Gila River Indian (11 For; 1 Opposed; 2 Abstained) to initiate ments, instances where they were harassed, from the top down. Community, Lt. Gov. Manuel will be provid- proceedings pursuant to Article XII, Section threatened and or intimidated by Lt. Gov. Lt. Governor Manuel expressed his concern ed with a redacted copy of the investigative 2 of the GRIC constitution against Lt. Gov. Manuel dating back from his time as GRIC over not being afforded a copy of the audit, audit at least 10 days before the meeting at Joseph Manuel. Community Manager to very recently during and questioned whether or not his rights were which he is to appear and be given the oppor- Article XII outlines removal from office his time as Lt. Governor. being violated. tunity to reply to any and all charges before procedures. Section 2 deals specifically with In addressing concerns brought forth in the Government & Management Standing Com- the decision of Council will is made. removal of elected officials. audit regarding the intimidation of employ- mittee directed the Department of Internal According to the motion proceedings of the This action came after a Special Audit Re- ees, Lt. Governor Manuel said, “that as long Audit to conduct the investigation; the audit allegations are to occur within a 30 day busi- port revealed allegations of improper conduct as an employee is doing their job, they have findings were then presented to Legislative ness time frame. Job Fair open to Community

By Walt Porter va said. GRIN/Intern October is a great time for people to get actively involved in job seeking. Typically SACATON – Employment and Training it’s the best month to find employment, (E&T) will host job fair open to the Com- because departments in the Community munity Friday, Oct. 28 with various Gila know their budget and what positions they River departments offering on-the-spot in- can offer. terviews. “It’s good for the young Gila River col- Not only will community departments be lege student to discover what they can get hiring but other resources will be available, into,” said Teresa Masayesva.. such as colleges and health department in- She explained they are trying everything formation. they can to get the community prepared for During former Gov. Thomas White's the on-sight interviews; they even rolled administration, October 14 was declared out a booth for mock interviews. Tribal Career Day. The proclamation to the E&T Coordinators will utilize the booth Community was put into effect in 1988. to teach basic interviewing skills, look over E&T wanted to run with that idea and resumes and provide information on what have the job fair in the same month. to put onto a GRIC application. E&T provides work experience programs, The job fair will also host entertainment. summer youth programs, volunteer posi- Every year they have a fashion show that tions and employment opportunites for highlights appropriate work attire. They members. ask staff members from different depart- The program now has approximately 500 ments to dress in attire that is appropriate active individuals. Including an additional to their office and also items that would 400 people who take advantage of walk- not fly. in services to look over resumes, use the “We try to support any memo coming computer lab or have questions on poten- from the Governor,” Masayesva said. tial jobs. She said it would be interesting to have a Teresa Masayesva, Training Coordina- skit on social media use in the workplace, tor for E&T, said that the staff needs to be because of the memo sent out to GRIC em- adaptive to the high-traffic flow of people ployees on misuses. in and out of the office. Within the Com- Anyone attending the four hour job fair munity, interest in finding employment is is encouraged to bring at least 10 copies of high. their resume to give to the 20-30 different “It’s changed because the job market employers. changed, it’s more competitive,” Masayes- October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 6 O'odham Veterans continued from page 1

Walt Porter/GRIN Dirk Kalka, D4, an Army veteran who served in the Korean Conflict, stands next to Urban Giff, D6, Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines. The annual celebration serves to reunite old friends and family. from Blackwater. “It’s a good and fatigues, was also distributed from which they’ve subsisted.

Walt Porter/GRIN thing,” he said. “I’m glad the post amongst the veterans in atten- It’s no different in this modern Leonard Jim, D3, was dressed in his fatigues as were many veterans who has gotten it going. I get to see dance. era. When our soldiers leave to attended the celebration. Jim belongs to the Haskell Osife-Antone Post classmates and cousins.” The program hosted a slew of defend our rights to freedom, it’s #51 from Blackwater. The day started at 5 a.m. with entertainment from the T’ohono the oft circumstance they are met a sunrise blessing and healing O’odham Veterans Band and with adversity upon their return. ceremony for veterans and their Black Dog Singers to comedian The generations of returning vet- families. Master of Ceremonies, Teresa Choyugha and the Hashan erans hope to change that. Urban Giff facilitated the pro- Kehk Basket Dancers. Master of Ceremonies, Urban gram, introducing each presenter To see veterans from far and Giff, D6, spoke to this issue. “We and entertainer. At 8 a.m., the wide both younger and elder was need to make sure veterans know program officially began with an assurance that the Communi- that people welcome them and David Anderson giving a wel- ty’s commitment to honor veter- appreciate their service. During come address, which segued into ans was solidly intact. Veterans Vietnam, soldiers were criticized the opening prayer, a blessing, the of most every conflict were repre- during the war,” Giff said. posting of colors and national an- sented from the Korean Conflict As a Marine and Vietnam Vet- them. and Vietnam to more recent con- eran with 20 years service to his Moving through the program flicts such as Desert Storm and credit, his views are molded by veterans were addressed by guest the War in Iraq. experience. speakers like GRIC Lt. Governor, It’s important to note that Native Events like the O’odham Veter- Joseph Manuel who thanked the Americans have always protected ans Celebration are steps toward Walt Porter/GRIN veterans for their dedication and their traditional lands and borders. healing the wounds and burdens Dennis Perkins, D1, is a Vietnam veteran who served in the Navy. Perkins attends on a yearly basis and said last years celebration was just as good service to our country. A surplus They have always honored the veterans carry through camarade- as this years. of DOD equipment, like boots land on which they've lived and rie and honor. Responses to Loop 202 concerns continued from page 1 Community. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); when we do not have any leadership that looked into the possibility of fighting for Q: What steps have the Executive Of- the draft EIS has not yet been released for considers the health of all of the people the lives of our citizens; then how can you fice, Community Council, Transporta- “public comment.” If there is a proposed before the wealth of a handful of peo- all believe there is no way to oppose the tion Technical Team or the Law Office date for release, we may want to disclose ple? freeway? taken to up-hold the previous Council it. A: The cultural well being and the health Q: We would like to request that the resolutions to protect the Mountain and According to ADOT’s website, “When of the members, especially in District 6, people be given a fair chance to voice our to refrain from allowing the Loop 202 the Draft Environmental Impact Statement was one of the reasons Governor Rhodes opinion and allow the no-build option to being built on Community land? is released to the public, it will detail the wrote to the State requesting Community be placed on the ballot. Q: How can you allow the Community options considered in the Southwest Val- participation in the decision making pro- A: During a Special Council meeting held, to make a decision on this issue when ley and describe the reasons why the 55th cess of any transportation route that would Saturday October 1, 2011 the Community there have been no facts given to any of Avenue Alternative was selected as the pre- directly or indirectly impact the members Council moved to include “No-Build” as us? liminary preferred option for the Western of this Community. If GRIC does not have a South Mountain Freeway (Loop 202) A: The TTT presented an update and in- Section. The draft report will also detail the a seat at the table, then our voice will never alignment ballot option. formation on the Arizona Department of Pecos Road option being considered in the be heard. The Community Council will set a date Transportation (ADOT), Maricopa Asso- Eastern Section area of the study. If other Q: We are still in the planning stage, for the vote at a later time. ciation of Governments (MAG) and the options become available to study, the therefore, we would like you all to cease Q: Transportation Technical Team Federal Highways South Mountain Free- process will take those into account. The and desist with manipulating people. members to bring all of the information way (Loop 202) activities during 16 differ- draft report also will discuss the "No-Build The Community has maintained its that was given to the council (which per- ent district meetings that would entertain Alternative" for the entire South Mountain neutrality, has NOT committed to any suaded Council to turn their backs on the request to present. These included 3 Freeway to examine the effects of not build- decisions and has NOT made any agree- the previous Council resolutions) out to times at the District 6 Committee meet- ing the freeway as proposed by MAG. ments regarding the South Mountain the Districts before any of us are forced ing and were present at the D6 Loop 202 The draft report will be made available Freeway (Loop 202) alignment or any to vote. Rally, to the Urban Members Association, for at least 45 days for the public to review other alternate alignment. The Commu- A: As directed by the Natural Resources at the Elderly Concerns meeting and the and comment. During that comment pe- nity has been forthcoming and has pro- Standing Committee, the TTT provided all Council of Elders meeting. During these riod, two public hearings will be held on vided the members of Gila River with all information to the Community members at outreach meetings, the TTT provided the the contents of the Draft Environmental the information that has been afforded 16 different presentations first; the Com- ADOT’s Loop 202 plan, Governor Rhodes’ Impact Statement. them on this issue. munity Council has not entertained the response to the State and County’s plan re- From there, the public will have another Q: As long as the ADOT web site states presentation thus far. questing cooperation with the Community 30-day opportunity to comment on the Fi- that "No-Build" is still an option then Q: Are you for the South Mountain to identify ways to mitigate the cultural and nal Environmental Impact Statement. The stop telling us that the freeway is going Freeway on our land, yes or no? environmental impacts to their alignment, comments received during both 45-day to come whether we like it or not. Why Are you for the South Mountain Free- the State’s and County’s alignment, the al- and 30-day comment periods will be used is the "No Build Option" not being dis- way through the mountain, yes or no? ternate alignment identified in GR-05-06, by ADOT and Federal Highway Adminis- cussed? A: The TTT is tasked with implementing as well as possible impacts to consider. tration in making a final decision regard- A: According to ADOT’s website, “the directives from the Executive Office and/ Q: We must question the judgment of ing the project. That final decision will be draft EIS report will discuss the "No-Build or the Community Council, and to pro- all of our leaders in allowing this vote to presented in the Record of Decision by Alternative" for the entire South Mountain vide information to the Community and take place without a proper EIS report FHWA. ADOT will begin acquiring right- Freeway to examine the effects of not build- gather input from Community members from the state of Arizona. of-way after the final decision is made.” ing the freeway as proposed by MAG.” on all transportation routes within and that Q: Has there been an environmental Q: How do you all justify forcing us According to ADOT, the State determined may affect the Community. The TTT has study done? to vote on bringing hazardous cancerous that “No-Build” was not an alternative.In mMaintained a neutral position which is A: GRIC’s Department of Environmental causing pollutants into our community other words, it is ADOT’s position that a critical to an unbiased process. Quality, Cultural Resources Department without telling us their affects or how freeway shall be built. and Department of Transportations com- much? If the Community has not invested any ments have been included in the Study’s Q: How can our community prosper funds into opposing this freeway or even October 2011 EDUCATION SECTION Page 7

Community Responses continued from page 1 "Kick-Off” to a great school year at Ira H. Hayes language to the referendum specifying a GRIC Community Council has authorized High School! ‘no-build’ option in addition to the ‘yes/ this referendum to indicate Community no’ options. The motion was approved. member’s decision to favor or oppose the A specific date to vote on the referendum construction of the South Mountain 202 will be determined by GRIC’s election of- Extension Freeway or to favor a No-build fice. option on the aforementioned freeway. According to GR-164-11, A RESOLU- Also according to the resolution, the re- TION APPROVING AND AUTHO- sults of this referendum will be GRIC’s RIZING A REFERENDUM OF THE official position on the construction Loop CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH 202 Extension on the Gila River Indian MOUNTAIN 202 EXTENTION FREE- Reservation. WAY THROUGH THE GILA RIVER IN- The resolution was certified, signed and DIAN RESERVATION, dated on Oct. 3, 2011 Elementary School Elects New Student Council Members

By Wendy Ong, Ed. D at Ira Hayes High School, Mr. Lowery Ira H. Hayes High School spoke to the students about the importance Superintendent/Principal of setting goals and staying focused. He gave the example of being in a stadium of 80,000 football fans and having to really During the first week of school, Ira H. be focused and determined to kick the foot- Hayes High School students and staff were ball over the goal post. He encouraged the treated with a visit by professional football students to be the same way with school… player, Nick Lowery. Mr. Lowery played ...”focused and determined with nothing for the New England Patriots, the Kansas distracting you.” “Expect to do well, bring City Chiefs, and the New York Jets. As in and attract healthy energy to yourself”, a placekicker, he was selected to the Pro Lowery told the students. “Surround your- Bowl three times and when he retired was self with people that have your best interest Walt Porter/GRIN ranked first in field goal percentage and in mind”. At the end of his presentation, also had the most field goals in NFL his- Lowery spoke to individual students and Walt Porter/GRIN tory. In 2009, Mr. Lowery was inducted autographed personal poster for them. It Top row left to right: Shelley Huston, Alicen Apkaw, Valencia Dixon, Melania Natani, Jaidyn into the Kansas City Chiefs’ Hall of Fame. was a wonderful morning of motivation Etsitty, Alan Pratt Middle row left to right: Leona Harrison, Shaelene Hoffman, Gabriella Boss, As part of the 1st week of orientation Alicia Ramon, Ethan June, Summer Justin, Jeriah Johns Front row left to right: Deserie Cross, and inspiration by Nick Lowery! Anna Ramirez, Dre’Anna Whapeta, Ernisto Enos, Raven Stevens, Nizhoni Williams By Walt Porter part of the council would be fun and they GRIN/Intern get to be more involved with the school. She also is eager to give a helping hand SACATON – The newly elected members around the school. of Sacaton Middle School Student Council Running for the student council president were announced Sept. 19. is something that she looks forward to do- An alternate from the third grade class, ing this year while in council. Ethan June, said he joined because he Student council advisor, Shelly Huston, wanted to help people. He’s the second said she’s gearing the students up for a fan- youngest of three brothers and one sister. tastic year. June said that he likes the school because Their responsibilities will include raising it's fun, he also likes to do his work. the flag in the morning and fundraising. At Fourth grade student council representa- the end of the year, the student council will tive, Alicen Apkaw, said she is excited to sponsor an event with the money raised. be a part of the council. Last year they supplied snow cones during “It was cool because I always wanted to their field day. be on student council,” Apkaw said. Apkaw was told by her friends that being October 2011 EDUCATION Page 8 Blackwater Community School gets a visitor from Washington D.C. The administration would like to see that change because it’s not an ideal learning environment. Next month the school is set to add two more modulars. Currently, the students have five different lunch schedules, and the BIE is adding a modular-like kitchen sometime soon. The school has concerns as to how long this will hold up in the long run. “The school is in dire need of permanent construction, because it’s undersized and less than half has permanent construction,” Power said. According to Congressman Gosar’s gov- ernment website, www.gosar.house.gov, he serves on the House Natural Resources Committee which considers legislation about American energy production, miner- al lands and mining, fisheries and wildlife, public lands, oceans, Native Americans, ir- rigation and reclamation. Within the Resources Committee, he serves on the Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs which oversees all matters regarding Native Americans, in- cluding the 565 federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Gosar is on the committee that will look at educational facilities and issues for fund- Walt Porter/GRIN ing education for school. This is a grow- First grade students from Ms. Erika's class receive high-fives from Congressman Paul Gosar after he read to them a book about a House ing problem because so many BIE schools mouse and Senate mouse. are in poor condition or are under funded. By Walt Porter The first was to Ms. Erika Villerius’ 1st cipal and Superintendent, Henry Pino, the “We’re one of the highest performing bu- GRIN/Intern grade class to read “House Mouse and Sen- School Board President and Audra Antone, reau schools in the United States, academi- ate Mouse.” The children asked questions the School Board VP know the hardships cally,” Power said. BLACKWATER – On Sept. 28 Arizona like, “Where is George Washington?” they face when asking Congress to fund When the school gives testimony in Wash- Congressman, Paul Gosar, visited Black- The second was to Ms. Layla Turner’s 5th new facilities. ington D.C. to ask for future funding, they water Community School for a ‘meet and grade class where they had an open dis- Due to the summer temps the school has hope that this “great connection” will help greet’ the students. He encouraged them to cussion about civics. One student asked, pushed for years to get a new gym. They the community school. have an open mind and imagination. “When will the Gila River get the water were approved four years ago, however Principal Power said, “I hope that the stu- The invitation was offered for Congress- back?” It was evident to the congressman they have been waiting on the funding to dents will remember that they met a con- man Gosar to hear the students recite the that they were learning about critical is- come through. gressman and that they have a voice. They Declaration of Independence. sues. “Our school doesn’t look bad when walk- are really going to have a voice in what’s After the assembly, the congressman In 1939, the school was constructed for ing around because we keep it looking nice going to happen to Native Americans in the shook the hands of every student in Black- approximately 100 children. Now, enroll- and painted, but it’s falling apart in the future… they are the future.” water Community School. He asked their ment has quadrupled over the last four infrastructure and we hope that he will re- Congressman said to a staff member that name, what they want to become, and re- years. Because of the growing population member our school,” Power said. he got chills after hearing the students re- minded them to smile and keep an open in Blackwater, adding new modulars to the One imminent problem is half of the stu- cite the Declaration of Independence in imagination. school only makes sense. dents are displaced which means instruc- O’odham. Gosar made two classroom presentations. Jacklyn Power, Blackwater School Prin- tion takes place in separate modulars.

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For more information contact the CASA Coordinator at (520) 562-9860 Vah-Ki students learn how the Civil War impacted the Community By Walt Porter, GRIN/Intern basket of Arizona. Mr. White had stored flour and other supplies CASA BLANCA – Students from Skyline here in the Community. The union soldiers District 5 witnessed a part of their history were coming here to California from Mexico. during a Civil War Re-enactment. The Confederates came up here March 1862. Social studies teacher, John Rodgers, was When they found the mill they destroyed it. able to get experts on Civil War history, the The captain didn’t want to throw the flour Sons of Confederate Veterans, to provide a away so he gave it to the Community. The common soldier roll-play for the school. Confederates then went on toward Yuma but Since the 5th and 7th graders are studying didn’t quite make it and ended up traveling the Civil War, Mr. Rodgers thought it would back through the Community. In April 1862, be important for them to understand the sig- a battle took place at Picacho Peak. That was nificance the Akimel O’odham had during the farthest west the Civil War battle had been that period. faught and the only battle fought in Arizona. “There’s a lot of history in District 5,” said Basically, that was Community property then, Rodgers. Rodgers said. Rodgers said that the Civil War actually “There is a connection .The idea here was came to Casa Blanca in 1862. to teach the student that their history includes Rodgers explained that at one time, there the Civil War. The Civil War was here,” Rod- was a flour mill here owned by a man named gers said. Ammi White, who lived among the Commu- Rodgers would like to collaborate with the nity. state historical society regarding the Japanese Walt Porter/GRIN The Americans called it Whites Mill, which Internment camps and teach students more The Sons of Confederate Veterans gave students at Skyline District 5 examples of daily life as was back when the river was flowing. The about them since they were located here in Civil War soldiers and historical significance of the Akimel O’odham during that time. community here was considered the bread- the Community. October 2011 SPORTS/CULTURAL Page 9 Wellness Center kicks off running series

By Walt Porter Allison is trying to get more runners and walkers together to sign up for ‘The Run GRIN/Intern Against Diabetes’ coming up in Salt River during Native American Recognition Days. “Our goal here is to bring home what they have as the most Community or district par- SACATON - The Wellness Center is kicking off their fun run series with on Oct. 27 for ticipants; so far we brought back eight awards and hope to do that again this year,” said the 5 K and 1 mile scary walk on the Trail of Doom which should be another reason to Allison. run. All the fun run series are free to the community because of the Diabetes Prevention Community Outreach Specialist, Jacqueline Allison, said they are going into their 12th Program, same with the run in Salt River. year and hope to continue to get Community members out and progressively reach their Sacaton is not the only event that is having something similar to this; Komatke also wellness goal. holds their annual Deadman’s Walk on Oct. 28 at their service center. This year they are looking for new props, ideas and volunteers for the event. It’s all in good fun and an event for the family according to David Yesk, Tribal Recreation from the For more information visit the Wellness Center for the club. Wellness Center. “At one time we had about 1200 people show up, get at least 900, our numbers are still up for the Trail of Doom,” said Allison, in reference to the turnout of the Trail of Doom two years ago. In the past we have done this event and it has been successful because of support from Health Resources and help from recreation, the event will also host different vendors and activities for everyone. Allison said that the Diabetes Prevention Program funds are used for bib numbers, tee shirts, award items and metals. “It’s really exciting this year and we’re hoping for more participation because it is our signature event and the kids have a good time,” Yesk said. The main goal is to promote physical activity to the community, especially with an event like this, encouraging “Step out. Stop diabetes.” Last year the event had more than 25 different ghouls on the trail, which mainly are volunteers from the youth council, staff of Genesis Program and the Community. The main focus according to Yesk was to get people to participate in the run series. This is just the first one, then the Turkey Trot, and the Jingle Run and others that extending to the end of July. "We’ve started up with competitive 5 K run for those who like to compete in running. There are two age groups 12 and under and 13-60," Yesk said. Responses from the Community admonish the Trail of Doom, because it is very help- ful. "It has even reduced medication use and helping members bring the weight down to reduce diabetes, it would lower the risk," said Yesk. Allison added, “The goal is getting them out there to do what they can and then later on helping them to reach their goal of a one mile or two mile, then later a 5K.” This is like their stepping stone to getting conditioned and prepared for the P.F Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon and half marathon. There are a few people from the Community and employees that have participated in their first marathon after this and continued on. The Gila River Running Club is into their 8th year according to Allison. Getting the Community motivated to continue running and include new people and kids to join. At the time there were programs that sponsored different runs for the club, but since then there have not been many sponsors to fund them to do that. Now, they have to fund themselves and have fundraisers to go to different marathons. I’m always glad to see so many participants from the Community come out and join us. We try to have some of the other entities set up booths with information on health. Music is always great, it keeps the people moving and they hope to get Russell Black- water again this year to DJ. Allison also said, the Youth Council has been a big help the sideline for the ghouls.

The cultural significance of South Mountain (Muhadagi)

By Randy Stone like a labyrinth with the passages leading to a place he considered safe, at the center South Mountain is located at the north- of the maze. western side of the Gila River Indian Com- According to other legends told to me, munity, in District 6, Komatke, Pima Vil- Muhadagi was also at one time the home of lage. Muhadagi. the Eagle Man that raided our villages and I am told it has historical significance to the took our livestock to the top of the moun- Pima because it is one of the many moun- tain where he used them for food and left tains located within the exterior boundaries whatever remained at the top. of the Community and regarded as one of It was said that the fat from the carcasses the guardians of our Community. melted and ran down the mountainside. As well as being a part of our Pima leg- When ever it was a hot and sunny day, and ends, these legends that have been told to you would look at Muhadagi. And the sides me by my family, elders and others from of the mountain would look shiny or wet. district-four during my childhood and into These are only two of the legends that I’ve my teenage years. It was told that Mu- been told, but there are probably others that hadagi contains the original maze design, relate to our people and our land. The thing which has become significant and scared to to remember is that native storytellers may the Southwestern native tribes. have different versions of our legends that It is told that Elder Brother, Se-eh-ha, relate to Muhadagi, South Mountain. That lived at Muhadag. According to legend, all legends will be different, but are all rel- Se-eh-ha was considered a protector and ative, but by this I believe it is what makes councilor to the people (Pima). each story interesting to the listener. To me, At one point Se-eh-ha had returned home it does, whenever I listen to other storytell- to Muhadagi, where he decided to build a ers and their version. new home that would include winding pas- Legends are told during the winter time sages. Se-eh-ha’s decision for the winding according to Hu Hu Kam and culture. The passages was to confuse his enemy if they reference to the legends above is told be- came to destroy him. When he finished his cause of cultural significance to South new home or lodge, he had constructed it Mountain of the Akimel O’otham. October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 10 Native American Bar Association of Arizona hands out awards By Roberto A. Jackson Phelps said that if people wanted a clear definition of pro- Community Newsperson fessionalism in the practice of law, “all they have to do is look at the Native American Bar Association for examples SRPMIC- The Native American Bar Association of Ari- of professional leaders.” zona (NABA-AZ) held their annual Seven Generations Rod Lewis, former GRIC General Counsel, introduced Awards Dinner at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Com- Steve Heeley who received the NABA-AZ Member of the munity’s Talking Stick Resort on Sept. 24, 2011. It was an Year Award. Heeley was gracious toward his colleagues evening to recognize three honorees for exemplary service for the honor and for their charity. “Each and everyone and to raise funds for Native American law students in the here tonight—I’d like to thank you for your generosity,” state of Arizona through a silent auction. NABA-AZ is Heeley said. a non-profit organization that was formed in 2007 bya Several members of GRIC Law Office were on hand small group of local Native American attorneys seeking and GRIC General Counsel Linus Everling commented to increase opportunities for Native American lawyers, on Heeley’s tireless work ethic. “It’s just unbelievable judges and students, and to promote legal issues pertinent how much stuff he does,” said Everling. Everling also to Native American communities. described the relationship among NABA-AZ members. Awards were given to DNA People’s Legal Services “This is a very tight knit group of people. You wouldn’t (DNA is an acronym for the Navajo phrase Dinébe’iiná believe how many people here have known each other for Náhiiłna be Agha’diit’ahii which means “attorneys who 20, 30 years,” Everling said. work for the economic revitalization of The People”), The Community Service Award, which is to honor indi- William Quinn and Steve Heeley, former GRIC Assistant viduals or groups that make an impact in Native communi- General Counsel. ties, was bestowed to DNA People’s Legal Services and Linda Arnold, President of NABA-AZ, was on hand to accepted by the law firm’s president, Karl Gillson. DNA highlight some of NABA-AZ’s activities over the past People’s Legal Services provide direct legal assistance to year. She noted that the organization awarded multiple nearly 4,000 people annually. Gillson said that DNA se- scholarships, held food and toy drives, raised over $8,000 cured $4.5 million for their clients last year. Their admin- at an annual golf fundraiser among other accomplish- istrative offices are located in Window Rock, Ariz. ments. She also thanked all of the sponsors which includ- The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to William ed the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority. Quinn, Jr. for his substantial contribution in the area of In- SRPMIC President, Diane Enos, welcomed NABA-AZ dian Law in Arizona thoughout the course of several years. by saying, “We’re honored as a tribe to have you here.” Quinn specialized in the practice of Indian Law and for- Enos, the first SRPMIC member to become a lawyer, re- merly worked at SRPMIC. “It marks for me one of the called her many long hours of study and years of practice. most meaningful and treasured awards I’ve ever received,” Enos was likewise pleased to see the audience dashed with said Quinn of his honor. youthful faces. “I am so honored because a lot of you are Quinn stated that the turning points and transitions in his Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN young,” she said. career were affected by, “a touch of the creator’s hand.” Former GRIC counsel Steve Heeley presented with NABA- Other speakers included individuals from the State Bar Sonia Martinez, NABA-AZ Board Secretary and Planning AZ's Member of the Year Award at the Seven Generations of Arizona: John Phelps, CEO/Executive Director and Joe Committee Chairperson, concluded the evening by thank- Awards Dinner at Talking Stick Resort on Sept. 24, 2011. Kanefield, President of the State Bar of Arizona. ing her committee, sponsors and volunteers. Indian land claim cases disscussed at Heard Museum

By Roberto A. Jackson the Heard Museum as a guest of, “The Simon Ortiz and Community Newsperson Labriola Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture, and Community.” These are a series of lectures and PHOENIX - Noted Indian land rights attorney, Arlinda presentations which address a wide range of topics through Locklear delivered a lecture at the Heard Museum’s Steele the prism of contemporary indigenous perspectives. Auditorium on Thurs. Oct. 6, 2011. The lecture entitled, When asked about her view on the gaming plans by the “Tribal Land Claims: A Generation of Federal Indian Law Tohono O’odham Nation for Glendale, Locklear said on the Edge,” was framed around the land claims cases that she wouldn’t pass judgment and that it is a difficult brought against the state of New York by the Oneida question. “It’s one of those issues where there are equities Indian Nation. on both sides,” Locklear said. Locklear (Lumbee) used the Oneida land claims cases as “There is a very carefully constructed system in the a mechanism to explain the overall land issues in which [gaming] compacts here in Arizona that gives those other tribes assert the right to continued possessions of their [opposing] tribes concerns as to whether that whole lands. Locklear, who in 1985, represented the Oneida system will unravel as a result of this additional project Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin in Oneida Indian Nation v. in the event it is developed,” she said. County of Oneida, said that the Oneida land claims are Locklear covered other topics during a Q-and-A session of a fundamental importance to Native Americans as the including the Fort McDowell water settlement, the cases spawned several other Indian land claims. federal court system as it relates to being an Indian Law Locklear recalled over 200 years of history when the practitioner and also the Cobell v. Salazar settlement. Oneida Indian Nation, as a member of a six nation The next event for, “The Simon Ortiz and Labriola confederacy, originally possessed six million acres of land Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture, and in the middle of the state of New York. Locklear detailed Community,” will be on March 15, 2012 and feature the events that led up to the aggressive land acquisition sculptor Bob Haozous. policy of the state of New York and the multifaceted legal battles that date from the 1970s to the present day. Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN Locklear, the first Native American female attorney Attorney Arlinda Locklear was invited to the Heard Museum to testify before the U.S. Supreme Court, appeared at and disscussed fundemental land claim issues Arizona Indian Living Treasure Award recipients announced Submitted by Daryl Melvin something I love to do. I try to do what I can to teach the tural traditions and artistic ideals, while providing educa- AILTA Board traditional Apache ways of working with buckskin, mak- tion and awareness to the public about American Indian ing dresses and moccasins needed for ceremonies; it keeps culture. During the ceremony, recipients are honored and PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Indian Living Treasures the traditional Apache culture alive within the Apache presented with an embroidered Pendleton blanket and Award (AILTA) committee announces four recipients of Tribal communities.” plaque. the 2011 Living Treasures Award. The 2011 AILTA will be Howard Sice, board president and founding board mem- About the Arizona Indian Living Treasure Award presented to Joseph Joaquin, Tohono O’odham - language/ ber states, "The contributions of our native elders and their Arizona Indian Living Treasure Award, Inc was formed in cultural preservation; Chester Kahn, Navajo - painter; commitment to service in retaining traditional art and cul- 1988 and recognized Hopi basket maker, Sarah Gashw- Thomas Nahsonhoya, Hopi - traditional weaver; and Herb ture for all Indian people, is an important calling." ytewa, the first living treasure recipient. To date AILTA Stevens, San Carlos Apache - fine arts buckskin dress and Each year, the AILTA's Board honors individuals who has recognized 100 Arizona Native American living trea- moccasin making. Awardees will be honored with a cer- demonstrate a lifetime of achievement in the area of tra- sures. Their Web site is: http://www.ailta.ethos7.com/ emony on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the ditional arts and cultural preservation. AILTA recognizes For more information, contact Daryl Melvin, P.E., AILTA Steele Auditorium at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. individuals who serve their community by sharing their Board member at [email protected] or at 928- Herb Stevens, director at San Carlos Apache Cultural arts and traditions, and passing them on to the next gen- 380-1807. Center expressed his surprise upon learning of being a eration. The Living Treasure Award reinforces the mission recipient, “It’s such an honor to be recognized for doing of AILTA, which is to encourage the preservation of cul- October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 11

Guk Tash Tribal Members: ple behind. We must work together I’ve listened to the past Governors to bridge that gap and to communi- and what they have shared with me hank you for the opportunity to cate and address Community issues during my venture. Mary Thomas Tmove forward in the upcoming and to continue to provide services once told me during an election, General Election for Governor. You to the Community. By improving “Watch this so you will know how have empowered me to represent communications, the tribal govern- to deliver a campaign message in the spirit of Gila River everywhere I ment will become accountable and tried times”. I recall her elegant go and in everything I do. I humbly transparent in everything it does. To means of delivery that day. Gover- appreciate your trust in me. bring the wisdom of our elders, the nor Donald Antone told me, “You purity of our young children, and ho- have to be Lt. Governor before you As Lieutenant Governor I have held listic minds of our Community mem- can take the Governorship”. Gov- the office sacred and have not wa- bers, we will all move forward in a ernor Thomas White taught me to vered my commitment to you, the positive manner. I believe this will listen to both sides of a story before people, in any way. promote trust of the people in their making a decision and would tell elected officials. me, “I’m going to show you how it My Boys, my wife Nadine and I live is done”. Governor Norris taught in the village of Gu u Ki next to the There is much to do in our Commu- me to always acknowledge the GRIC’s Residential Youth Home. nity and for our Community. All is- Almighty God in seeking guidance. Our other two boys are doing well sues are priority. Youth and Elders, I also thank Governor Rhodes and with their families. I am a religious Jobs, Housing, Education, Health, wish him well. I appreciate these family man that supports traditional Transportation, Economic Develop- Governors for their guidance as I family values. In 2011, I’ve cele- ment, Land, Water, Air, Culture and have always observed their leader- brated over 28 years sobriety. Sovereignty must be protected at all ship. cost. My parents are Lorraine Johnson, So at this juncture I have acquired daughter of the late Frank Johnson I have been preparing myself for this the following qualifications, experi- and Isabel Davis Johnson. My fa- very opportunity before me. My ence and education to prepare for ther is the late Herman Manuel son consistency and dedication to the of- this position. of the late Warren Manuel and fice of Lieutenant Governor has en- Ellen Manuel of Sacaton. riched my qualifications to take on I appreciate your vote on Novem- this important position of GRIC Gov- ber 8th, 2011. Tribal Government has left the peo- ernor.

Experience: Qualifications Present & For- •Transportation Technical Team – Chair mer: •WHPDA BOD •Lieutenant Governor •GRTI BOD • D3 Councilman •Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona – Secre- •GRICUA BOD •Judge Pro Tempore tary/Treasurer •GRIC Law Enforcement Commission •Community Manager Operations •National Indian Gaming Association - •Four Rivers Indian Legal Services BOD • TERO Director (TERO Southwest Region Board Member •Education: Menaul Presbyterian High Chairman & TERO National Chairman) •Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport – Vice School 1974 , Bachelor of Science Busi- •Private Tribal Court Advocate Chair ness Management (BSBM)1998 , Mas- •Visiting Judge Indian Country. •GRIC Investment Committee Member ter’s Business Administration (MBA) •Arizona Indian Gaming Association – •GRIC Litigation Team Member 2002. Chair •GRIC Employee Benefit Trust Member Joseph Manuel for Governor Paid by “Voices of the River” Campaign October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 12 Political Advertisment

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Progress • Working to empower community members by addressing their rights and responsibilities as community members. • Analyzing and collaborating with employees to improve the delivery of services by reviewing policies and implementing these policies, my administration will better ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to our people. • Encourage community members to help each other

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in Organizational Management. Professional Delete text and insert image here. Certificates in Human Resources and Hospital/ Patient Administration. I am knowledgeable about the tribal Experienced: Over 20 years of experience in history and establishment of our gov- departmental administration and operations.

Community Volunteerism: I served (10) years ernment. I am also well versed in My name is Tina Notah-Enas, I am from on the Mul-Chu-Tha Fair Committee and vol- the villages of Santan and Stotonic. I reside the departmental structure of the unteered as a Basketball Coach for Special in North Blackwater with my family community. I have worked for a Olympics. Augustine and Krystal Enas. My parents number of Tribal Administrations were the late Lloyd Notah Sr. and Louise Thelma Osife of District Four and my ma- and Tribal Councils. ternal grandparents were the late Harvier WWW.facebook.com/GoTina2012

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What are the Issues/ What do we do about What will be the end needs it result

♦ Human Resources: Enforce Tribal Prefer- ♦ Exercise our right to Tribal Sovereignty . ♦ Steady increase in tribal members being

ence and employ and retain our own. Promote the Career Pathways and Mentor- hired. Low turn over rate or commu-

♦ Education: There is a need for new schools ship programs. nity members getting RIF. ♦ for our children. Also vocational programs Revisit Capital Projects, plan and deter- ♦ Children will go to school in a quality

for our adult population. mine funding for new schools to be consid- building thus given them a positive envi-

♦ Housing: The need to keep moving on the ered. Look at bringing back on the job ronment to learn. Vocational opportu-

construction of new homes. Transitional training and promote a vocational training nities for the older adult population will

Housing is needed to house our homeless school. allow job opportunities. ♦ ♦ population. Continue funding for Housing. Revisit Families will benefit from new homes,

♦ Property and Supply: Enforce tribal pref- Capital Projects for a Transitional Home sub-standard housing is addressed. We

erence for Vendors in efforts to promote Facility. find placement for our homeless. ♦ ♦ our community members that are entrepre- Exercise our right to Tribal Sovereignty. Community members that have busi-

neurs. Enforce the tribal preference business reso- nesses will prosper and be successful.

♦ Veterans: There is a need for establish- lution. ♦ Veterans needs will be met in terms of ♦ ment of a Veterans Affairs Office. Revisit Capital Projects, plan and funding. benefits, medical and housing needs.

Not one person can do this alone it will take the help and support of

everyone, you as the members, the leadership and Council. October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 15 Doomtown at Rawhide is Delightfully Eerie

By Mihio Manus The Legend of the Zombie Here within the pages of this Managing Editor Hunter follows Jack Roberts newspaper, we won’t divulge and his bumbling trainee Eu- too much about what happens Anyone who thinks that zom- stice McKenzie as they try to inside this particular haunted bies, ghouls and ghosts weren’t nab a pesky zombie with gun- house. But we can say that you a part of the old west needs fights, fist fights, and high falls. will be startled and frightened. to think again. As a part of The show is brought to you by The full experience takes ap- Rawhide’s annual Halloween the Arizona Roughriders. proximately 30 minutes but festivities, Doomtown has re- The chillingly delightful Dr. there are exits located within turned to claim the Wild West Boris Von Schlock, and his in- The Nest where visitors can in the name of terror, fright and ept helper Stosh attempt to re- catch an early escape if the hor- ghoulish splendor. animate the ghoulish creatures ror becomes overwhelming.

Walking the main drag of the in Dr. Boris Von Schlock's However, if you’ve made it Mihio Manus/GRIN rustic town, you will instantly Traveling Transylvania Taxi- this far, it only makes sense to In the spirit of the old west, The Arizona Roughriders unearth their story of zombie hunting complete with gun fights and notice that Rawhide has be- dermy Tonsorial and Re-ani- go the distance. showdowns. come plagued by zombies and mation Emporium. Rawhide will feature Doom- goblins. Skeletal reapers rid- Digger Payne has reigned su- town through the end of October ing horseback have replaced preme over Doomtown for well and is open to the public from town marshals. Depending on over a decade, devastating ev- Wed through Sun throughout your luck, whether it's good or erything and everyone that lay the end of the month. Doom- bad, you might catch a glimpse in his path. Not even the gates town is open nightly on these of the Headless Horseman as of hell have been able to con- particular days from 5pm to he patrols the streets searching tain his dark power. So what 11pm. A Doomtown pass costs for victims. happens when there is no one $15 and will admit you to any But that’s not all there is to left worthy to do battle with? attraction. A single attraction Doomtown’s bag of good- Find out when you attend The costs $5. For more informa- ies. Each of the town’s theatre Digger Payne Saga: "The Re- tion check: stages have fallen under the turn of the Prodigal". spells of Halloween and are www.rawhide.com/doomtown.html Mihio Manus/GRIN Each of these attractions builds GRIN secretary, Gina Goodman barely escaped The Nest fully certain to keep the audience horrific momentum, leading intact. With ghoulish characters like these, many visitors spellbound with performances visitors toward Doomtown’s leave both shaken and stirred. derived from six feet under. main attraction, The Nest. October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 16

September 7, 2011 Action Sheets

ACTION SHEET to Public Works, And Gila River Program’s Election Official’s Handbook Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sa- Council with recommendation for approv- Telecommunications, Inc. For The As A caton, Arizona 85147; Phone (520) 562- al) Purpose(s) Of Training Manual For Election Officials 9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Presenter: Linda Andrews A Roadway And Other Utility Services, (LSC CALL TO ORDER APPROVED Located forwards to Council with recommendation The First Regular Monthly Meeting of the 4. A Resolution Approving And Authoriz- On Community Trust Land In District Five for Community Council held Wednesday Sep- ing Of The approval) tember 7, 2011, in the Community Coun- Amendment #1 To The October 1, 2010 Gila River Indian Reservation And Desig- Presenters: Nadine Shelde, Linda Andrews, cil Chambers at the Governance Center in Agreement Between The Gila River In- nated As & Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by dian Drawing No. 30511-0228-EA (NRSC for- Javier Ramos presiding Chairman Governor William R. Community And Peter Mock Groundwater wards to APPROVED Rhodes at 9:00 a.m. Consulting, Inc. For Fiscal Year 2011 Council with recommendation for approv- ORDINANCES INVOCATION (G&MSC al, and 1. The Gila River Indian Community Councilwoman Janice F. Stewart forwards to Council with recommendation with correction) Council Hereby Rescinds The 2010 Code ROLL CALL for Presenter: Pamela Pasqual Of Conduct And Hereby Enacts the 2011 Sign-In Sheet Circulated approval; NRSC concurs) APPROVED Code Of Conduct In Title I, Which Amends Executive Officers Present: Presenter: Thomas Murphy 11. A Resolution Approving The Petition The 2009 Gila River Indian Community Governor William R. Rhodes APPROVED For The Code (G&MSC Forwards to Council with Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel (9:06) 5. A Resolution Approving The Golf Facil- Enrollment Of Eric Kevin Track Into The recommendation for approval contingent Council Members Present: ity Gila upon the other committee’s concurrence D1-Cynthia Antone, Arzie Hogg; D2-Jewel Management Agreement Between The River Indian Community (LSC forwards with recommended changes to include the Whitman; D3-, Myron G. Schurz, Dale G. Gila River to noted amended changes made by this com- Enos; D4- Jennifer Allison (9:08), Gregory Indian Community And Troon Golf, LLC Council with recommendation for approv- mittee; to also request the Public Notice re- Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza; D5-An- To al) quired by waived by LSC or the Commu- nette Stewart, Janice F. Stewart, Brenda Manage And Operate The Whirlwind Golf Presenter: Gwen Thomas nity Council in regards to this Ordinance; Roberson (11:33); D6-Anthony Villareal, Club In APPROVED EDSC & LSC concur) Presenter: Perry Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans; D7- The Wild Horse Pass Development Area 12. A Resolution Approving The Petition Riggs Martha Miller (EDSC For The APPROVED Council Members Absent: motioned to forward to Council for ap- Enrollment Of Michael Christian Track 2. The Gila River Indian Community D4 - Barney Enos, Jr ; D5 - Brian Davis, proval; Into The Council Sr. contingent upon G&M’s approval) Gila River Indian Community (LSC for- Hereby Enacts The Following As An Or- APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenters: Ron Rosier, Dale Gutenson, & wards to dinance APPROVED AS AMENDED Steve Council with recommendation for approv- Authorizing And Enacting An Amendment REPORTS Heeley al) to Title 1. Sacaton Middle School Annual Report TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Gwen Thomas 8, Chapter 8, The Sex Offender Registra- Presenter: Philip Bonds 6. A Resolution Consenting To Four (4) APPROVED tion And TABLED Non- 13. A Resolution Approving The Petition Notification Ordinance Of The Gila River 2. Skyline District 5 School Status Report transferable Fifty Year Homesite Leases For The Indian Presenters: Rudy Dulfo, Molly Ryan, & On Enrollment Of Mattika Jay Yazzie Into The Community Code (LSC forwards to Coun- Carl Hill Allotment 2753 located On Allotted Trust Gila cil with TABLED Land In River Indian Community (LSC forwards recommendation for approval) 3. Casa Blanca Community School Report District Seven Of The Gila River Indian to Presenters: Rebecca Hall & Michael Cart- Presenters: Education Standing Commit- Reservation (NRSC forwards to Council Council with recommendation for approv- er tee with al) APPROVED REPORT HEARD recommendation for approval) Presenter: Gwen Thomas UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Casa Blanca Community School Amend- Presenter: Javier Ramos APPROVED NEW BUSINESS ed Charter APPROVED 14. A Resolution Approving The Petition *1. Gila Crossing Community Elementary Presenters: Thomas Murphy & Rebecca 7. A Resolution Consenting To A Non- For The School Written Plan SY2011/2012 (ESC Hall transferable Fifty Year Homesite Lease On Enrollment Of Elliott Mark Pablo Into The forwards to Council with recommendation REPORT HEARD Allotment 2540-A located On Allotted Gila for approval) Presenter: Jagdish Sharma 5. American Legion Haskell Osife Antone Trust Land River Indian Community (LSC forwards APPROVED Post No. 51 Report In District Five Of The Gila River Indian to *2. Gila Crossing Community Middle Presenter: David Anderson Reservation (NRSC forwards to Council Council with recommendation for approv- School Written Plan SY2011/2012 (ESC REPORT HEARD with al) forwards to Council with recommendation 6. Health Resources Department – FY10- recommendation for approval) Presenter: Gwen Thomas for approval) Presenter: Jagdish Sharma 11 Semi- Annual Report Presenter :Javier Ramos APPROVED APPROVED Presenter: Laverne Dallas APPROVED 15. A Resolution Approving The Petition *3. Gila River Farms – Declare 1 Vacancy TABLED 8. A Resolution By The Gila River Indian For The (EDSC motioned to forward to Council 7. Enrollment/Census 2011 Annual Report Community Approving And Consenting Enrollment Of James Francis Burrell, Jr. with deadline of 10/06/11 at noon) Presenter: Jane Johnson-Woody To A Into The Presenters: Committee REPORT HEARD Grant of Right Of Way Easement Within Gila River Indian Community (LSC for- DECLARIED MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR A Parcel wards to 4. Appointment of District One Planning 10-MINUTE BREAK Of Allotted Land Partially Owned By The Council with recommendation for approv- & Zoning Commissioner - Wally Jones RECONVENED AT 10:43AM Gila al) (G&MSC forwards to Council with rec- 8. Gang Ordinance Draft Revision River Indian Community, To The Depart- Presenter: Gwen Thomas ommendation for consideration of appoint- Presenter: Rebecca Hall ment Of APPROVED ment) REPORT HEARD The Interior, Bureau Of Indian Affairs For 16. A Resolution Approving The Petition Presenter: Wilbert Jackson 9. Gila River Gaming Commission Report The For The APPOINTED – July 2011 (Executive Session) Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Man- Enrollment Of Hannah Theresa Vavages MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR Presenters: Courtney Moyah & Scott Sand- aging Into LUNCH TILL 1:30PM erson And Maintaining A Road Way And Utili- The Gila River Indian Community (LSC RECONVENED AT 1:35PM MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EN- ties forwards 5. Vechij Himdag MaschamaKud Alter- TER EXECUTIVE SESSION Corridor, Located In District One Of The to Council with recommendation for ap- native School Written Plan SY2011/2012 REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SES- Gila proval) (ESC forwards to Council with recommen- SION River Indian Reservation And Shown In Presenter: Gwen Thomas dation for approval) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO Drawing APPROVED Presenter: Lillian Kim Franklin EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Number 30109-0008AEA-03 (NRSC for- 17. A Resolution Approving The Petition APPROVED WITH ADDITION OF SAL- RESOLUTIONS wards to For The ARY INFORMATION 1. A Resolution Approving Amendment Council with recommendation for approv- Enrollment Of Delphina Mae Kenton Into 6. Ira H. Hayes High School SY2011/2012 No. 9 To The Gila River Indian Commu- al) The Written Plan (ESC forwards to Council nity’s “Employee Policies And Procedures Presenters: Calvin Touchin & Antonelli Gila River Indian Community (LSC for- with recommendation for approval) Reference Guide ”Adopted By Resolution Anton wards to Presenter: Wendy Ong GR-298-08, And Amending Section V Of TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council with recommendation for approv- TABLED The Employee Reference Guide To Add A 9. A Resolution Approving An Agreement al) 7. Sacaton Middle School Written Plan SY- Section Entitled, “Registered Sex Offend- Between The Gila River Indian Commu- Presenter: Gwen Thomas 2011/2012 (ESC forwards to Council with ers” (G&MSC forwards to Council with nity And APPROVED recommendation for approval) recommendation for approval; LSC con- The New Magma Irrigation And Drainage 18. A Resolution Approving The Petition Presenter: Philip Bonds curs) District For The APPROVED Presenters: Rebecca Hall & Sydney McK- Providing For The Delivery Of In-lieu Wa- Enrollment Of Owen Floyd Wilson Into 8. Sherman Indian High School Board inney ter For The Gila Declaration of Vacancy – 1 Member (ESC APPROVED Water Storage At A Groundwater Savings River Indian Community (LSC forwards forwards to Council with recommendation 2. A Resolution Approving The Commu- Facility to to declare the vacancy) nity (NRSC forwards to Council with recom- Council with recommendation for approv- Presenters: Committee Council Secretary’s Office Public Records mendation al) DECLARIED Request Policy (G&MSC forwards to for approval) Presenter: Gwen Thomas 9. Career Pathways (ESC forwards to Council with Presenter: Thomas Murphy APPROVED Council with recommendation to support) recommendation for approval; EDSC & TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 19. A Resolution Approving The Petition Presenters: Lana Chanda, Christopher Ban- LSC 10. A Resolution Granting And Ingress/ For The ham, & Stephanie Sauceda concur) Egress Enrollment Of Brandon Dean Morgan Into MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO Presenter: Ron Rosier And A Utility Corridor Right Of Way To The SUPPORT GILA RIVER INDIAN COM- APPROVED The Gila Gila River Indian Community (LSC for- MUNITY CAREER PATHWAYS PROJ- 3. A Resolution Approving The Gila River River Indian Community Department Of wards to ECT Indian Transportation, Gila River Indian Commu- Council with recommendation for approv- 10. Request for Concurrence for the Gov- Community’s 2011-2012 Tribal Member- nity al) ernor to Authorize & Release of Address- ship In Utility Authority, San Carlos Irrigation Presenter: Gwen Thomas ing information in Electronic Format to The National Congress Of American Indi- Project, TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Our Mutual Aid Partners (NRSC forwards ans And Gila River Indian Community Department 20. A Resolution Approving The Tribal to Council with recommendation for ap- Designated Delegates (G&MSC forwards Of Elections proval) October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 17

September 7, 2011 Action Sheets continued

Presenter: Rod Tuttle SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, REGARDING AND APPOINTED OFFICALS SHALL ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVED RHIP, NAHASDA, AND OTHER NOT BE PERMITTED; SUCH ACTS IN >CONCERN REGARDING THE MIN- 11. Vee Quiva Casino Expansion and Lease COMMUNTIY HOUSING PROGRAMS; OPPOSITION OF COMMUNITY’S ETH- UTES EXPRESSED Renewal (Executive Session) (EDSC for- AND DIRECT LAW OFFICE TO PRE- ICS ORDINANCE AND WILL BE DELT >REMINDER OF THE MUSTERING wards to Council with recommendation of PARE A RESOLUTION CREATING A WITH BY COUNCIL INCLUDING DIS- DAYS THIS WEEKEND approval) HOUSING TASKFORCE TO COMPRISE CIPLINE OR REMOVAL OR OTHER >REMINDER OF THE CANDIDATE Presenter: Ron Rosier OF STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR- NCESSARY ACTION; ANY INSTANC- FORUM THIS WEEKEND IN DISTRICT TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA PERSONS AND VICE ES ONE Addendum to Agenda CHAIRPERSONS; RESPONSIBLE DE- SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE LEGIS- >REMINDER OF THE G2E DEADLINE 12. NAHASDA and RHIP Program VELOPING PLANS AND IMPLEMENT- LATIVE STANDING COMMITTEE FOR ADJOURNMENT Presenter: Anthony Villareal, Sr. ING G&MSC MOTIONS RECMMENDATION TO COMMUNITY MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:05pm MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 13. Retaliation/intimidation COUNCIL * Denotes TABLED from previous COMMUNITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT Presenters: Anthony Villareal, Sr. MINUTES meeting(s) GOVERNMENT & MANAGEMENT MOTION MADE AND SECOND THAT 1. April 20, 2011 (Regular) STANDIN COMMITTEE MOTIONS OF ACTS OF INTIMIDATION BY ELECTED APPROVE AS CORRECTED September 21, 2011 Action Sheets

ACTION SHEET Presenter: Manuel Hernandez ward to APPROVED Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sa- REPORT HEARD Council with recommendation for approv- 12. A Resolution Authorizing And Approv- caton, Arizona 85147; Phone (520) 562- 11. Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. al; ing The 9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Monthly Report – July 2011(Executive G&MSC concurs) Termination Of A Deceased Beneficiary’s CALL TO ORDER Session) Presenters: Ron Rosier & Steve Heeley Per The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of Presenter: John James & Board of Direc- APPROVED Capita Trust Account And Direct Distribu- the Community Council held Wednesday tors 6. A Resolution Approving a Memoran- tion Of September 21, 2011, in the Community MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EN- dum of Trust Assets To Certain Survivors Council Chambers at the Governance Cen- TER EXECUTIVE SESSION Agreement between the Gila River Indian (G&MSC ter in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SES- Community and Lonesome Valley Farms forwards to Council with recommendation by presiding Chairman Governor William SION of for R. Rhodes at 9:00 a.m. 12. FY 2011 July 31, 2011 Month End Fi- Coolidge, Arizona, for the Installation of a approval) INVOCATION nancial Reports (Executive Session) Certain Presenters: Robert Keller & Lorinda Roes- Councilwoman Annette J. Stewart Presenter: Robert Keller & Mike Jacobs Irrigation Turnout at Lonesome Valley sel ROLL CALL REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SES- Farms’ APPROVED Sign-In Sheet Circulated SION Expense on SCIP Canal 4 along the Pima 13. A Resolution Approving The Gila Riv- Executive Officers Present: MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO Lateral er Indian Governor William R. Rhodes EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Canal West of the City of Coolidge, Ari- Community Internal Audit Department’s Executive Officers Absent: RESOLUTIONS zona Annual Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel *1. A Resolution Approving The Golf Fa- (NRSC forwards to Council with recom- Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2012 (G&MSC Council Members Present: cility Management Agreement Between mendation forwards to Council with recommendation D1-Cynthia Antone, Arzie Hogg; D2-Jewel The Gila River Indian Community And for approval; G&MSC concurs) for Whitman; D3-Dale G. Enos; D4-Gregory Troon Golf, LLC To Manage And Oper- Presenter: David DeJong approval) Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza Jr; D5- ate The Whirlwind Golf Club In The Wild APPROVED Presenters: Penni McCabe & Robert Annette Stewart, Janice F. Stewart (9:04), Horse Pass Development Area (EDSC 7. A Resolution Approving an Intergovern- Keller Brenda Roberson, Brian Davis, Sr.; D6- motioned to forward to Council for ap- mental APPROVED Anthony Villareal, Sr., Albert Pablo, Ter- proval; contingent upon G&M’s Approval; Agreement between the Gila River Indian 14. A Resolution Approving And Authoriz- rance B. Evans (9:04); D7-Martha Miller G&MSC concurs) Community and the City of Coolidge, Ari- ing Council Members Absent: Presenters: Ron Rosier, Dale Gutenson, & zona, to Amendment #2 To The October 1, 2010 D3-Myron G. Schurz; D4- Jennifer Alli- Steve Heeley Authorize the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Agreement Between The Gila River In- son, Barney Enos, Jr. APPROVED Project to dian APPROVAL OF AGENDA *2. A Resolution By The Gila River Indian Construct a Replacement Bridge at Sk- Community,And Akin, Gump, Strauss APPROVED AS AMENDED Community Approving And Consenting To ousen Hauer & PRESENTATION A Grant of Right Of Way Easement Within Road with a Maximum Pima-Maricopa Ir- Feld, LLP For Fiscal Year 2011 (G&MSC 1. GRTI Check Presentation A Parcel Of Allotted Land Partially Owned rigation forwards to Council with recommendation Presenter: Malcom Eschief By The Gila River Indian Community, To Project Contribution of $100,000.00 for Mr. Malcom Eschief presented a check in The Department Of The Interior, Bureau (NRSC approval) the amount of $312,000 to Councilwoman Of Indian Affairs For The Purpose Of Con- forwards to Council with recommendation Presenters: Linus Everling & Tom Mur- Brenda Robertson. Mr. Eschief expressed structing, Operating, Managing And Main- for phy words of gratitude of the Council and Ad- taining A Road Way And Utilities Corridor, approval; G&MSC concurs) APPROVED ministration’s support. Governor William Located In District One Of The Gila River Presenter: David DeJong 15. A Resolution Approving and Authoriz- R. Rhodes and various Council members Indian Reservation And Shown In Draw- APPROVED ing An expressed words of gratitude. ing Number 30109-0008AEA-03 (NRSC 8. A Resolution Authorizing And Approv- Agreement Between The Gila River In- REPORTS forwards to Council with recommendation ing The dian *1. Sacaton Middle School Annual Report for approval) U.S. Department Of Justice FY2011 Office Community And Gookin Hydrology, PLC Presenter: Philip Bonds Presenters: Calvin Touchin & Antonelli Of For REPORT HEARD Anton Community Oriented Policing Fiscal Year 2012 (G&MSC forwards to *2. Skyline District 5 School Status Report APPROVED Services(COPS) Council Presenters: Rudy Dulfo & Molly Ryan & *3. A Resolution Approving An Agreement Hiring Grant Application (LSC forwards with recommendation for approval) Carl Hill Between The Gila River Indian Commu- to Presenters: Linus Everling & Tom Mur- TABLED nity And The New Magma Irrigation And Council with recommendation for approv- phy *3. Health Resources Department – FY10- Drainage District Providing For The De- al) APPROVED 11 Semi- Annual Report livery Of In-lieu Water For Water Storage Presenter: Amanda Swinehart 16. A Resolution Approving and Authoriz- Presenter: Laverne Dallas At A Groundwater Savings Facility (NRSC TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ing An REPORT HEARD forwards to Council with recommendation 9. A Resolution Authorizing And Approv- Agreement Between The Gila River In- MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR for approval; G&MSC concurs) ing The dian 10- MINUTE BREAK Presenter: Thomas Murphy U.S. Department Of Justice Office Of Jus- Community And Hardee Consulting For RECONVENED AT 11:36AM APPROVED tice Fiscal 4. School Board Coalition Report *4. A Resolution Approving The Petition Programs’ (OJP) Edward Byrne Memorial Year 2012 (G&MSC forwards to Council Presenter: Michelle Lyons For The Enrollment Of Brandon Dean Justice with REPORT HEARD Morgan Into The Gila River Indian Com- Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2011 recommendation for approval) 5. Casa Blanca Community School 3rd munity (LSC forwards to Council with Local Presenters: Linus Everling & Tom Mur- Quarter Allocation Report recommendation for approval) Presenter: Solicitation Application (LSC forwards to phy Presenter: Eric James Gwen Thomas Council APPROVED TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA with recommendation for approval) 17. A Resolution Approving and Authoriz- 6. Casa Blanca Community School Annual 5. A Resolution Delegating to the Eco- Presenter: Amanda Swinehart ing An Report SY2010/2011 nomic TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agreement Between The Gila River In- Presenter: Eric James Development Standing Committee of the 10. A Resolution Authorizing And Ap- dian TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Gila proving An Interest-Free Short-Term Loan Community And Franzoy Consulting, Inc. 7. Transportation Update Report River Indian Community Council Author- To The Ira H. Hayes Memorial Applied For Presenters: Bonnie Lyons & Amish Purdit ity to Learning Center, Inc., A Gila River Com- Fiscal Year 2012 (G&MSC forwards to REPORT HEARD Approve Lease Compliance Actions on munity Alternative School Of Education Council MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR Behalf of (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- with recommendation for approval) LUNCH BREAK UNTIL 2:00PM the Community Council, Including Au- mendation for approval) Presenters: Linus Everling & Tom Mur- RECONVENED AT 2:01PM thority to Presenters: Robert Keller & Lorinda Roes- phy 8. Gila River Sand & Gravel’s Independent Approve Settlement Agreements with Les- sel APPROVED Auditors’ Report For Fiscal Year 2010 sees, to APPROVED 18. A Resolution Approving and Authoriz- Presenters: Marilyn Mays & Michael Mor- Waive Lessee Defaults or Breaches, to Ap- 11. A Resolution Approving Modification ing An ago prove No. 2 To Agreement Between The Gila River In- REPORT HEARD Amendments to, or Extensions of, Exist- The Gila River Indian Community Operat- dian 9. Urban Members Association Quarterly ing ing Community And Peter Mock Groundwater Report Leases of Community Land, and to Ap- Budget For Fiscal Year 2011 (G&MSC for- Consulting, Inc. For Fiscal Year 2012 Presenter: Renee Bearhand prove New wards (G&MSC REPORT HEARD Leases to Replace Expired Leases of Com- to Council with recommendation for ap- forwards to Council with recommendation 10. Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 munity proval) for Activities Report Land (NRSC concurs with EDSC to for- Presenter: Robert Keller approval) October 2011 Gila River Indian News Page 18

September 21, 2011 Action Sheets continued CSD Employee of the year

Presenters: Linus Everling & Tom Mur- concurs with EDSC and forwards to Coun- phy cil in Executive Session with recommen- APPROVED dation for approval and support of the three 19. A Resolution Approving The Gila Riv- items on Page (3) of the memo) er Indian Presenter: Ron Rosier Community Gaming Internal Audit De- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO AP- partment’s PROVE AND SUPPORT THE 3 ITEMS Annual Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2012 IN THE AKIN GUMP, AUGUST 9, 2011 (G&MSC MEMORANDUM forwards to Council with recommendation 3. Boys & Girls Clubs Of The East Valley for Gila River MOA & Letter (G&MSC for- approval) wards to Council) Presenters: Robert Keller & Robert Russin Presenters: Branch Board of & Directors APPROVED 20. A Resolution Establishing A Commu- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EX- nity TEND BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE Housing Task Force To Oversee The EAST VALLEY’S MOA FOR A TERM Department Of Community Housing And OF ONE YEAR The 4. Law Office Division (Executive Ses- Administration Of The Native Housing sion) (G&MSC forwards to Council in Ex- Assistance ecutive Session with recommendation for And Self-Determination Act Program, The approval) Residential Housing Improvement Pro- Presenters: Linus Everling & Tom Mur- gram, And phy The Home Benefit Program, And To De- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO TA- velop BLE AND SEND BACK TO LEGISLA- And Implement A Plan To More Effec- TIVE STANDING COMMITTEE tively And 5. GRIC Revenue/Internal Audit FY 2011 Efficiently Provide Housing To Commu- Third nity Quarter Report (Executive Session) Members (G&MSC forwards to Council (G&MSC with forwards to Council in Executive Session recommendation for approval) with Presenter: Ron Rosier recommendation to accept report) APPROVED Presenters: Penni McCabe & Robert ORDINANCES Keller UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO AC- 1. Spring Training Report (EDSC forwards CEPT THE REPORT to Council with memos) MINUTES Presenter: Dale Gutenson & Steve Heeley 1. May 4, 2011 (Regular) REPORT ACCEPTED APPROVED WITH CHANGES 2. Department Of Community Housing ANNOUNCEMENTS Monthly Report – August 2011 (G&MS >MR. DEAN SCHURZ TO LIEN IN forwards to Council under Unfinished STATE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Francisco Anselmo, D2, was awarded the Employees received appreciation awards Business) 22, 2011 Community Service Department’s (CSD) in many categories like: Above and Beyond Presenter: Nellie Gilmore >GTI SHAERHOLDRES MEETING 2011 Employee of the Year award at CSD’s award, Positive Attitude award, Customer REPORT HEARD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 Employee Recognition Assembly held at Service award, etc. NEW BUSINESS >G&M RECONVENING ON MONDAY, *1. Ira H. Hayes High School SY2011/2012 SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 REGARDING the D1 Multipurpose Building on Fri, Sept. Fun awards were also given like: Project Written Plan (ESC forwards to Council THE COMMUNITY BUDGET 23. Runway award, Iron Chef award and with recommendation for approval) ADJOURNMENT Anselmo is an HVAC technician and was Funniest Laugh award to name a few. Presenter: Wendy Ong MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:53pm one of three finalists who included Colin The assembly also included team building APPROVED * Denotes TABLED from previous Francisco, D6, and Cynthia Gonzalez, D7. activities where teams were formed *2. Vee Quiva Casino Expansion and Lease meeting(s) Renewal (Executive Session) (G&MSC CSD Director, Jose Solarez thanked the according to costumes they were assigned employees at the assembly for the services to wear. they provide to the Community. “You’re doing a tremendous job,” he said. CROSSROADS AUTO CENTER

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Sacaton, Arizona (September 27, 2011) Gila River A major challenge faced by the health care organi- The ability to increase access for pa�ent care in the Health Care is proud to announce that Dental za�on is to address the physical space limita�ons in dental department impacts various areas of the appointments are being scheduled for Saturday the dental departments, which is a similar dilemma business and had to be well planned and coordi- appointments beginning October 1, 2011, at Hu Hu faced by many other departments at Hu Hu Kam nated. The determina�on of staff needs which Kam Memorial Hospital. This will be the rst �me Memorial Hospital. The addi�on of more dental included the Den�st, Dental Assistance, Infec�on dental appointments can be scheduled on a Satur- appointments on Saturdays at the Hu Hu Kam Control Technician, Pa�ent Registra�on, Laboratory day, so the next few weeks will be �me to monitor, campus is a strategy to address the immediate fees, dental supplies, and addi�onal opera�ons evaluate, and adjust the schedules to ensure the demand for appointments, with the expecta�on of costs had to be accounted for in order for the service provided meets our quality standards and developing permanent plans to create more treat- department to meet the opera�onal expecta�ons the expecta�ons of pa�ents that are scheduled. ment space for dental pa�ents in FY2012 and of Gila River Health Care. Our mission is to provide During the 2012 scal year (FY), feasibility reviews FY2013. high-quality health care to our pa�ents that align will be conducted to examine how dental appoint- with the applica�on of “best prac�ces” based on ments can be extended at the Komatke Health At this �me, there are nine (9) “operatories” (dental sound nancial applica�ons. Center. chair sta�ons) at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, and each day they are in full use. The average wait The improvements being implemented in the As of September 2011, the Dental Department at �me to secure an appointment in the Dental Dental Department is only the next step of many Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital and the Komatke Department has been over one month, which changes being planned at Gila River Health Care. Health Center were opened Monday through starkly reects that the demand for dental services Our vision is to work toward con�nually looking at Friday, with extended hours of opera�ons from is outpacing the department’s ability because of ways that will help improve the health status of the 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The ability to provide more the limits in space. This unfavorable experience of communi�es we serve! availability of appointment �mes to be scheduled limited access to appointments has led to pa�ent on Saturday at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital is one frustra�ons as well as a high level of concern by way increased access to dental services for the dental providers and staff not being able to provide Community is being implemented. �mely care for vulnerable pa�ents.

Remodeling and Improvement Efforts have begun at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital

Sacaton, Arizona (September 26, 2011) In the ary 2012. Based on the an�cipated approved pleted to provide the service levels expected of the coming weeks, beginning in October of 2011, comple�on design, the construc�on and remodel Community. Gila River Health Care expects the pa�ents and their families will begin to see and phase will begin in February with an es�mated proj- improvements to accomplish the following goals hear discussions on the room change congura- ect closeout of October 2012. and objec�ves: improve the quality of health care �ons and the movement of various departments at services at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital; reduce Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, as it begins to As you can see, the renova�ons of Hu Hu Kam energy usage and enhance green development; implement the pre-planning and re-modeling Memorial Hospital is an intensive process that expand the square footage of the outpa�ent regis- phases of the HUD Red Flag Projects (HUD I). Over requires numerous collabora�ve efforts among tra�on area and remodel the lobby in the outpa- the past year, Gila River Health Care’s key manage- GRHC Building Services, various GRHC depart- �ent department to decrease wait �mes, provide ment personnel and its Building Services Depart- ments, the architecture rm, and the Gila River addi�onal sea�ng, and improve pa�ent sa�sfac- ment nalized the specics and receipt of the HUD Indian Community. The project will affect and �on; and create construc�on jobs and employment grant award dollars, as well as the selec�on of the improve the delivery of services in the following of Community members. architect rm, Orcu� / Winslow of Phoenix, areas: Front Entry /Lobby areas, Pa�ent Registra- Arizona. �on areas, Benets Coordina�on Services areas, As this project progresses, updates will be provided front Public Restrooms, Pharmacy, Laboratory, to the Community, and pa�ents will begin to visu- The months of September through October will Medical Records area, recongura�on of the Envi- ally see changes in hallways and service areas. Sec- begin the rst phase of the construc�on process, ronmental Services area, Materials Management ondly, a new HUD Grant was awarded to GRHC this which was the schema�c design process. The areas, Employee Health Department, and an expan- September, which will bring more improvements second phase, the Design process, is scheduled to sion of the Dietary area. and expansion to health care service areas. Details take place during the la�er part of October through on this project will be shared in upcoming ar�cles. November of 2011. Phases three and four, which Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital was originally built in Gila River Health Care is poised to con�nually work include the construc�on document review, GRIC 1988. As such, over the past years the leadership of toward improving the health care delivery systems review, bid procurement, and quality review will GRHC has recognized that remodeling and improve- for the pa�ents and their families! take place from November of 2011 through Febru- ments in key service delivery areas must be com-

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