Gila River Indian News PRESORTED STAN- P.O. Box 459 DARD Sacaton, AZ 85147 U.S. Postage Change Service Requested PAID Page 5 Sacaton, AZ Page 4 Permit No. 25 Page 5 EWS FEATURES: OPINION: NEWS: Community Chal- langed to develop app for mobile de- vices; No Build rebuttes Yes 202 ad; GRIC Governor Gregory Mendoza Addresses Fiftieth Legislature; N In a special videotaped mes- In her keynote address, Diane inaugural ad- The governor’s and your ancestors, and for that I applaud you,” Horne said. Jan Brewer recognized sage, Gov. R. William former GRIC Gov. Rhodes for his accomplishments Mendoza, and congratulated Gov. Lewis and the judges. Lt. Gov. Arizona enters into its second “As I century in this centennial year, wish you well on your journey in public service and I trust that you will carry the torch - and with it light the way to a great future for the Gila River Indian Community,” Brewer. said Gov. Enos, President of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) pointed out the close The ties between GRIC, SRPMIC, Nation, and the O’odham Tohono “We Ak-Chin Indian Community. President Enos said. are family,” dress was awakened by the occa- sion to bring the Community together not just for one magical evening, but for the breadth of his term and beyond. “I am truly hum- bled by the privilege I have been given to partner with the people to- wards a new era of prosperity and a NDIAN I efore a great crowd rejoicing in a moment of unity and optimism, GRIC inaugurated Governor Gregory Men- doza and Lieutenant Governor Stephen Roe Lewis

Jan. 7, 2012 will go down as a Master of Ceremonies Randy District 5 Council Representa- U.S. Rep. David Schweikert Arizona Attorney General B under the theme, “A New Generation for the People”-a refer- under the theme, “A spirited outlook and determina- ence to the administration’s tion. memorable day for those in the Akimel O’otham Ballroom at the Horse Pass Resort Wild Sheraton While the spotlight was on & Spa. GRIC, several distinguished and notable guests attended and offered support to the new administration and all the judges. Ruiz welcomed the crowd prior to the posting of the colors followed by an extensive procession headed Mendoza and Lt. Gov. by Gov. Lewis. tive Brenda Robertson provided the invocation. Lorena Clashin, and Miss Gila River 2011-2012 Lisa Hendricks, President of the Youth Akimel O’odham/Pee Posh Council each gave a welcome ad- dress. said he was honored to give the opening remarks, and is looking forward to working with Gov. Lewis. Mendoza and Lt. Gov. general remarks Horne’s Tom touched on the permanence of “You ancestral roots. GRIC’s treasure and revere your history See Inauguration 2012/Page 8

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JANUARY 2012JANUARY WWW.GILARIVER.ORG/NEWS 15, NO.01 VOL Lt. Governor Stephen Roe Lewis taking the oath of office. 2 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

For My Summer A. Blackwater! Antone!

Congratulations on winning the title of A BIG CONGRATULATIONS for being CGUHS Miss Amerind for 2011-2012. For named as the 19 Tribal Nations-WIA Out- you, this is a great accomplishment and the standing Youth of the Year! I know your beginning of something new for your life. struggles and have seen you overcome and Your family is so very proud of you. Learn conquer those struggles. You are the mother from your new upcoming experience and of my grandchildren and I thank you for al- practice your lessons. I know this was lowing me to call them my grandsons, Mr. Gila River Indian something new to you and you jumped in Tracy & Mr. Hunter! You are still learning News with both feet, not knowing if you were lessons that life is constantly teaching all of going to sink or swim. Now you are swim- mankind and sometimes we fail and suc- ming!!! Have fun with this experience and ceed, but we learn and that is the point in Gregory Mendoza, Governor I hope it inspires you to keep going and to life. Keep learning for the boys and yourself Stephen R. Lewis, Lt. Governor pursue whatever you want to accomplish in and you will succeed in whatever life has to life! We Love You Shweetie!! From Mom, throw your way! Noodlez, Easha and the babies, Alex & of Love Your “Mom” District #1: Arzie Hogg course your escort, Big Broskis, Tim! Cynthia Antone For My New Daughter Ayissa “Easha” District #2: Jewell Whitman District #3: Dale G. Enos Myron Schurz District #4: Jennifer Allison Dear Citizens of the Gila River Indian Com- forty years. We believe that if we fail to pro- munity with both the east and west sides of Barney B. Enos Jr. Christopher Mendoza munity, tect and maintain the mountain lands then the Greater Phoenix Area. There will also be our responsibility to current and future gen- environmental and land transfer issues to District #5: Brenda Robertson Brian Davis erations has been neglected. Furthermore consider. With forethought and vigilance all Annette J. Stewart On February 7 you have the opportunity to the cultural ties that have existed between a these things can accrue to the greater good. Janice Stewart vote on where to build the southwest seg- people and the mountain should never be Fortunately for all of us the fate of the District #6: Anthony Villareal Sr. ment of the 202 Freeway. The current plan forgotten. For more than twenty years we mountains we all cherish is now in the hands Albert Pablo Terrance B Evans calls for the road to cut northward from have worked with numerous groups and of a thoughtful community. Pecos Road through the western ridges of agencies including Arizona Department of District #7: Martha Miller South Mountain. Due to the amount of cut- Transportation (ADOT), the Maricopa As- Thank you for your consideration on this ting and filling involved this would be a sociation of Governments (MAG), the matter. Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer very expensive stretch of road that would Phoenix City Council, the Governor of the Linda Andrews, Community Council forever scar the western end of the South State of Arizona and your legal counsel, Secretary Mountain Range. This is why we, The Simpson Cox, in an effort to keep the 202 Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council Freeway from damaging the function, Respectfully, (PMPC), respectfully request that you vote unique biology, archeology and natural Scott Frische, President Material published in the Gila River in favor of placing the freeway on the more beauty of South Mountain. Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council Indian News may not be reproduced in any form without consent from the level lands at the northern edge of your http://www.phoenixmountains.org Gila River Indian Community. community. We understand you must carefully consider other things when deciding how to vote. LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Letters should be PMPC has been a strong advocate for the There may be significant economic oppor- limited to 200 words and be in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is beautiful mountains of Phoenix for over tunity in having this road connect your com- not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed with the writerʼs true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only the name of Elderly Services Program acknowl- the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or columns without a complete signature, name, edges D6 elders address or phone number will not be accept- able to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the right to edit submitted materials for gram- mar, spelling and content. Christmas time is a time Terry, Dist. 4, the late for giving. There are Ethelene Histia, Dist. 3, Write to: Editor, GRIN some who have been and the late Frances P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 givers throughout their Vavages, Dist. 3. In Published letters or columns do not necessarily lifetime. The Elderly keeping with the theme, reflect the opinion of the editor or Gila River In- dian Community. Service Program is lifelong cowboy Leslie proud to acknowledge 6 Pasqual was leading the elders who have been float. Each horse repre- Gila River Indian Community recognized by their dis- sents the six elders. Two P.O. Box 459 tricts for outstanding unridden horses are in Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520)562-9715 achievements. Leslie honor of the late Ethe- www.gilariver.org/grin Pasqual Dist. 4, Brenda lene Histia, Dist. 3, and Kyyitan, Dist. 5, Tilly the late Francis Vav- ZUZETTE KISTO Pratt, Dist. 3, Irving ages, Dist. 3. [email protected] CPAO Acting Director (520)562-9715 In Remembrance of Lita Reynolds

MIHIO MANUS Lita Reynolds, 78, of [email protected] Peoria passed away at GRIN Managing Editor (520)562-9718 5:23 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at OSF GINA GOODMAN St. Francis Medical [email protected] Center in Peoria. Born Receptionist March 17, 1933 in (520)562-9715 Sacaton, AZ to Miles and Eliza (Vavages) ROBERTO A. JACKSON Davis. She married dren; eight great-grand- [email protected] James H. Reynolds in children; brother, Reporter (520)562-9719 Florence, AZ on Dec. Chester Davis; and sis- 15, 1955. He preceded ter, Neva Davis. Cre- WALT PORTER her in death in 1971. mation has been [email protected] She was also preceded accorded. There will be GRIN volunteer reporter in death by her parents; no services or visitation. two sisters, and two Davison-Fulton Wood- Fax: (520)562-9712 brothers. Surviving are land Chapel in Peoria is Email: [email protected] her daughter, Jeanie in charge of arrange- www.gilariver.org/index.php/news (Harry) Lutes of Chan- ments. Online condo- Gila River News dler, AZ; son, Philip lences may be made at (Marsha) Reynolds of www.davison- Peoria; four grandchil- fulton.com. 4 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE Opinion Views expressed are those of the authors and do not represent the views of Gila River Indian News Dr. James L. Vander Hooven No Build rebutes 202 Yes ad Inaugurated as President of The December 2011 edition of the Gila made an effort to disclose past envi- for Phoenix area commuters. TOCC River Indian News featured a paid ad- ronmental findings to our Community, vertisement from a campaign calling with the freeway proposals still in This freeway proposal is not for our itself 202 Yes. A company called limbo, why should anybody in Gila benefit. The off-reservation option will Submitted by Ms. TOCC Board of Trustees, Pangea that leases Native American River believe they will do right after a cut a 40-story high, 200-yard wide Francina Francisco-Gar- and by TOCC students, fac- land for profit is behind the 202 Yes yes vote? blast through our sacred mountain. The cia, Senior Administra- ulty, and alumni. campaign. Pangea paid Initial Impres- on-reservation alignment is just as bad, tive Assistant, TOCC Mr. Bernard Siquieros, sions, an advertising agency that spe- *202 Yes states that NO BUILD is forcing families out of their homes, Chairman of the TOCC cializes in marketing Native American not an option, because Maricopa and forcing us to give up 600 acres of Sells, AZ—Tohono O’od- Board of Trustees, gave the casinos, to design the ad. Pangea and County voters approved it in 2005, our lands with no guarantees of a land ham Community College Trustees’ Charge to Dr. Initial Impressions work hand-in-hand through the passing of Proposition swap. If approved, both alignments (TOCC) inaugurated James Vander Hooven and pre- at the same physical address in Tempe. 400. would bring cancer-causing emissions Vander Hooven, Ed.D., as sented him with a custom- Pangea refers to themselves as GRIC In fact, Proposition 400 merely pro- to the west end, as well as release its fourth College President made basket woven by Ms. landowners, but Pangea is actually a vided the State with partial funding for chemicals into the air that cause on December 9, 2011. The Geneva Ramon as a gift corporation that is pressuring GRIC a freeway, by authorizing a sales tax, deficits in lung function for our chil- ceremony was a festive from the College. landowners to lease their lands to with revenues from the tax going to dren as they age (source: The Lancet, event held in the Fine Arts Dr. Vander Hooven’s Pangea for development. Pangea’s freeway planning. It did not authorize January 2007, “Effect of exposure to Building at Baboquivari Inaugural Address touched website, designed by their casino mar- the South Mountain extension of the traffic on lung development from 10 to High School in Topawa, on the need for the College keting friends at Initial Impressions, 202. Furthermore, due to rising con- 18 years of age: a cohort study”). Arizona. The stage was to build partnerships and to announces their goals to build a mas- struction costs and decreasing sales tax decorated with creosote rely on the strength of its ter-planned city in District Six, which revenues, the state of Arizona is facing The Loop 202 should not be extended greens, gourd rattles, bas- faculty and staff. He em- Pangea refers to as nothing but “acres a 5.3 billion dollar shortfall for free- anywhere at all! Either proposal for the kets, and other artwork. phasized that projects of undeveloped land” in a prime loca- way planning. (source: Arizona Re- 202 would be a killing zone, bringing The Tohono O’odham started by the College must tion for Pangea’s City Concept. public, March 9, 2009 “Freeway us the footprint of an 8-lane freeway Kekel Ha-Mascamakud be sustainable over the long decision put off until 2011”). where nothing grows, all plant and an- (TOCC) Himdag Commit- term and must be imple- Our responses to Pangea’s ad. Re- imal habitats in the footprint would be tee and College Outreach mented with natural objec- sponses from O’odham who are for * 202 Yes states that NO BUILD is destroyed, and our groundwater and & Events staff arranged for tives (rather than methods NO BUILD. not an option. air would be polluted with carbon participation in the cere- contrived for short-term re- In fact, ADOT’s own website states the emissions, nitrogen dioxide, and other mony from throughout the sults). He said that com- *202 Yes states that the on-reserva- following, from a section about the exhaust pollutants. The two proposed College. TOCC student munity colleges change tion option saves the mountain. South Mountain extension to the 202: routes for the 202 extension are less Yvette Ventura sang the na- lives and that he is commit- In fact, both proposed freeway align- 14. Is it possible that nothing will be than 1/4 mile apart in some areas, and tional anthem in Tohono ted to bringing this power ments destroy the mountain. The on- built? both routes would come close to Gila O’odham. Students Eliza- of change to as many peo- reservation alignment will force the Yes, that is one of the options being Crossing, where our children would beth Ortega, Nacho Flores, ple as possible on the To- loss of more than 600 acres of GRIC studied. It is important to recognize breathe in freeway pollution that and Richard Pablo gave hono O’odham Nation. lands at the base of South Mountain that impacts can occur by doing noth- harms brain development. In addition, opening and closing bless- Jim Vander Hooven’s (source: Kimberly Dutcher, GRIC Law ing. The no-build alternative is being because the two routes are so similar, ings. Delores Saraficio, wife Jennie Vander Office). These sites are full of cultural evaluated in the Draft Environmental our Creator’s home would be forever GED Instructor, and Hooven, and the couple’s significance, and The Arizona Depart- Impact Statement. (source: destroyed if either Loop 202 proposal George Miguel, Depart- sons Jude, age 3, and ment of Transportation (ADOT) http://www.valleyfreeways.com/High- is approved. ment Chair of Occupa- Jonah, age 1, attended the knows this. By destroying the foothills ways/Valley_Freeways/Loop_202/Sou tional Programs, served as inauguration, as did Jim’s of Muhadag Do’ag, we destroy the en- th_Mountain/library.asp#faq) We are O’odham who believe in NO Mistress and Master of two uncles from Colorado tire mountain, as well as Muhadag BUILD, and we hope that you are too. Ceremony. Springs, Colorado. Jim and Do’ag’s connection to the Estrellas. Another source: In a January 26, 2005 The evenings in Komadk this time of Mr. Timothy Joaquin, Jennie said they are happily And what about the Pee Posh and Arizona Republic article about the 202 year, the night air is sweet and cold. Chairman of the Tohono settled in Arizona, and they O’odham families that would fall vic- titled, “ADOT Report Stirs Up Con- You do not hear waves of freeway traf- O’odham Nation Legisla- are looking forward to their tim to the on-reservation alignment, cern” the following point is made: fic rushing by. Our skies are dark, so tive Council, welcomed Dr. first winter in the desert. and lose their homes to the freeway? “The environmental impact study and you can clearly see the stars twinkling Vander Hooven on behalf For more information preliminary design of the project was over the Estrellas. No noise pollution, of the Tohono O’odham on the inauguration cere- *202 Yes states that by allowing the begun in 2001 and is expected to be no freeway lighting, no haze of smog Nation. Mr. Joaquin con- mony or the College, on-reservation alignment to be built, complete by 2006. If after the study’s blanketing the desert. We hope to keep veyed greetings from the please contact Ms. GRIC has a say in the noise control, completion the Maricopa County As- it this way for our children, our nieces Honorable Dr. Ned Norris, Francina Francisco-Garcia pollution, and construction costs of sociation of Governments, the com- and nephews, and their unborn chil- Jr., Chairman of the To- at tel. 520-383-0015 or the freeway extension. munity and other governmental bodies dren and grandchildren. hono O’odham Nation. Dr. ffrancisco- In fact, any and all cost and environ- deem the freeway unfeasible or unnec- Vander Hooven was also [email protected]. The Col- mental analysis has already been done essary, the process will stop. The free- Please attend the January 14th forum, greeted by Mr. Jonas Rob- lege’s website is by HDR Engineering, an international way will not be built.” 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Sacaton les, Vice Chairman of the www.tocc.edu. consulting firm handpicked by the Ari- Boys and Girls Club and voice your zona Department of Transporta- It is important to note that the State of opposition to the South Mountain ex- tion/ADOT without the input of GRIC. Arizona has delayed the release of the tension to the 202. And please save the HDR and ADOT also share office 202 EIS for decades. The “due date” date for the January 21st 202 forum in space. HDR completed a draft envi- of 2006 was already severely behind D6, at the Komatke Boys and Girls ronmental assessment in 1987 that has the expected EIS completion date. In Club, 9:00 am to 3:00pm. Lunch will not made been made available to Gila 1986, former Governor Donald Antone be served at both forums. River. The obvious question is—why wrote a letter stating the Community’s not? concerns about environmental impacts Please contact us for more informa- of the proposed freeway. Governor tion on how you can help HDR was supposed to finish the EIS Antone requested that the EIS be re- support NO BUILD before the Feb- in 2006 (Environmental Impact State- leased to the Community before any ruary 7th vote at home. ment, which describes the freeway’s other steps regarding the 202 freeway impact to our air quality, cultural sites, were to be made. Twenty five years Sapo. groundwater, displacement of homes, later, Gila River is still awaiting the plant and animal life, etc), but they EIS. http://gilariveragainstloop202.word- have still not released the EIS to our press.com Community. GRIC will not have a say * 202 Yes states that the freeway will Gila River Alliance for a Clean Envi- in the noise control, pollution control bring economic development to Gila ronment measures or construction costs of this River. Gila River Against Loop 202 freeway extension…we can only make In fact, there are no freeway exits (we’re on Facebook) comments on the EIS that HDR is planned within the boundaries of Gila [email protected] doing for ADOT. A vote for NO River, and ADOT’s own report circu- [email protected] BUILD will remind ADOT that Gila lated within Gila River stated that the (520) 610-3405 River is sovereign, and we will have purpose of the freeway is to shorten (480) 458-8329 our say. If neither ADOT or HDR have east-west travel time by 17-20 minutes Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 5

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE GRIC Governor addresses State Legislature By Mihio Manus GRIN Managing Editor STATE CAPITAL-GRIC our struggle has helped us Governor Gregory Men- grow in faith and en- doza was one of three dig- durance to become a com- nitaries to address the plete people,” he said. opening session of the Ari- “Today, the GRIC is a vi- zona House of Representa- brant center of economic tive’s Fiftieth Legislature – development, agriculture Second Regular Session. and ranching. Like you, I Governor Mendoza look to the next 100 years addressed the House of and I am filled with opti- Representatives remarking mism.” on the great history of Ari- Governor Mendoza zona and how the Akimel pledged to continue to O’odham has historically make Arizona a better place played an integral role in for everyone by striving to the United States path to create jobs within GRIC’s Challange: Develop westward expansion. The economic corridors that Gila River Indian Commu- border Phoenix. an app for a mobile device nity was the first Indian “As we always have, Reservation in Arizona we will work with our having been established by neighbors as a kind and de- SACATON – Youth Council Coordi- said Antone when asked if he would be Dallas Delowe, Cultural Coordina- Congress in 1859. pendable friend,” he said. nator, Michael Preston, presented a able to create an Droid application. tor for the Tribal Education Depart- The GRIC Governor challenge for Gila River youth to cre- Time and an idea is what it would ment, jokingly said all he knows about gave a brief synopsis of the The Fiftieth Legisla- ate a smart phone applications revolv- take to make an application for the An- phones is that if he presses a button he tribe’s history and struggles ture – Second Regular Ses- ing around culture and community. droid Market and Apple App Store ac- can talk to someone or get something in losing water provided by sion marks the beginning The criteria for the challenge in- cording to Mike Mercado, IT Security called a text message, but not too the tribe’s namesake, Gila of Arizona’s Centennial cludes: Original content must be cre- Manager for MIS. much about applications for smart River. Year with the first legisla- ated and designed by a Community Mercado developed an application phones. “Though we have ture having taken place in member under 22 years old, and incor- for the Droid and showcased the gourd Other than that, Delowe says he has struggled much as a people, 1912. porates O’odham or Pee-Posh songs, music maker to the 23rd Youth Con- does not have a problem with sharing culture, stories, language, history or ference. songs or even legends as long as fac- teachings. For creating the app the “I did a little bit of research and tual. Indian Law and Order Com- youth would receive an iPad. found that Google had an application “I have no qualms with sharing, but mission Field Hearing “Young people interact with tech- engine that allows you to develop ap- just what is it? What would I be not nology and I see they’re always on plications for the Android smart comfortable sharing or given the ex- Commission to listen and learn from Indian Country their cell phones. Everyone wants an phone,” said Mercado. treme ‘not wanting to share’....? I can’t about lasting structural reforms to tribal justice sys- iPad and they mess around on their Mercado explained the methodology think of anything right now,” said De- tems. computer. They consume the content and idea process in making the app and lowe. everyday. I want them to look at creat- putting the pieces together through the Robert Cruze from the Four Tribes ing their own content,” said Preston. website’s engine. Cultural Resources Protection Com- Valarie Tom, Media Re- signed into law by Presi- The reason for the challenge is to get “It was a culmination of ideas, put- mittee wants to get orthography from lations dent Obama in July 2010 youth interested in technological de- ting together the sound, the picture and the different communities: Ak Chin, with bipartisan support and velopment and for them to use the re- understanding the logistics of the Gila River, Tohono, and Salt River to SALT RIVER PIMA- makes federal agencies sources within the Community, phone,” said Mercado. digitize the information from an online MARICOPA INDIAN more accountable for serv- according to Preston. “It’s very simple. You would think interview with tohonocom on COMMUNITY— The ing Indian lands. TLOA “Also, it will get these young people programming language would be very youtube.com. next Indian Law and Order also provides greater free- to see that you don’t need to work in tedious. Understanding functions and “We were talking about keeping it Commission field hearing dom for tribes to design those fields to create content,” said processes and how they work in con- here in the schools, but they were will be held from 8:30 am and run their own criminal Preston. junction with each other, but with the thinking about cyberspace,” said to 4:30 pm on Friday, Janu- justice systems. Android owner and GRIC youth ex- Google App engine, everything is la- Benny Thomas. ary 13 at the Talking Stick TLOA created the In- plains what smart phone apps are used beled for you.” The big question for everyone is Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. dian Law and Order Com- for. He is aware of technological ad- what can and cannot be shared. Pre- The Salt River Pima- mission, an independent, “Certain applications allow you to vances and the benefits for youth in the ston said to ask people in the Commu- Maricopa Indian Commu- all-volunteer advisory get on to certain stuff, like music, Community. Understanding mobile as- nity what can and cannot be shared. nity (SRPMIC) will host group, to help with the games, New Year’s applications, or sets, how to utilize them, Mercado According to Delowe he says culture the one-day event that will greatest challenges to se- check the weather,” said Craig Antone. says will allow us to see the technol- should be shared with everyone be- bring together legal ex- curing equal justice for Na- Antone said he knows general ogy transition over the next few years. cause it has not been defined with perts, tribal judicial repre- tive Americans living and knowledge about technology, but com- Mercado believes that ‘dinosaur specifics what can and cannot be told. sentatives and law working on Indian lands. puters are a different story on applica- phones’ will be phased out and even- As reported recently in the Navajo enforcement officials to TLOA directs the tion development. tually everyone will have a smart Times, an application has been devel- gain insight into implemen- Commission to report back “If I put my time into it, I could,” phone sooner or later. oped for the Navajo language, Speak tation of the Tribal Law and to the White House and Navajo Native Indian Language, and Order Act (TLOA) from Capitol Hill this fiscal year is both criticized and heralded, receiv- the people who are going to with specific proposals to ing remarks from app users like, “in- be affected by it the most— make Indian Country safer teresting, but fail.” And “Some of the Native Americans living on and more just, so that Na- translations are incorrect.” Reservations. tive Americans may finally This is something that O’otham com- Some of the topics to receive the full protections munities have asked when individuals be discuss include: “Law guaranteed to all U.S. citi- want to put together a multimedia lan- Enforcement in Indian zens by the Constitution. guage program or written language. Country”, “Overview of To gain insight into Would it be possible to develope an es- Juvenile Systems: The these and many other sys- oteric app? Meaning sharing informa- Practitioner’s Experience”, temic challenges, the In- tion on what is thought to be cultural “Community Perspective dian Law and Order sensitive information (including lan- on Judicial Systems in In- Commission has begun vis- guage) -for a specific group of people? dian Country”, and “Tribal iting Indian tribes and na- If you have any questions or com- Court Jurisdiction and the tions to develop ments for the Digital Youth Challenge, TLOA”. SRPMIC Presi- recommendations for last- please contact the youth council office dent Diane Enos will ad- ing public policy reform. at (520)562-1866 or youthcoun- dress the gathering during For event informa- [email protected] the welcoming address. tion, contact www.indian- The Tribal Law and lawandordercommission.c Order Act (TLOA) was om. 6 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News Skyline District 5 Honors Program By Rudy Dolfo Counselor, Skyline D5

Skyline District 5 is excited to have in Factors such as the desire of the student and place this year’s 7th and 8th grade Honors parent or guardian to be in the program are Program for Language Arts and Math. also taken into consideration. Once the stu- These subjects focus on advanced skills in dent is in the program, he/she must maintain preparation for secondary honors and AP an A or B average, have good attendance, course work in high school. Honors courses exhibit good behavior, show true effort, and provide expectations and opportunities for have a positive attitude. students to work at an accelerated pace. It One of the most critical components to the engages them in more rigorous and complex success of every student is parent involve- content and processes, and it also utilizes ment and support from home. Parents are their higher level thinking process to de- committed to ensuring that students are re- velop authentic products that reflect the stu- sponsibly completing homework and proj- dent’s understanding of key concepts. The ects that often require additional time curriculum in each honors course includes outside of the classroom setting. appropriate adaptations for accelerated and Although the program has only been in enriched learning for pursuing in-depth stud- place for a portion of the year, we have al- ies that require abstract and higher-order ready seen growth in both subjects. Our stu- thinking skills. Student accountability is dents are excited, enthusiastic, motivated stressed. and humbled that they were selected to be Placement in the honors program is based recipients of Skyline District 5’s Honors Front from left to right. Amanda Scoofer, Alexcine Kist, Marissa Ulate, Kayla Lewis, Justine on multiple criteria including the student’s Program. We are continuously working to Pratt, Raven Peters, Alyssa Scoffer, Tori Whitman, Roman Rodriguez, Christine Cannon, Sab- performance on the AIMS scores, bench- refine the program based on what works best rina Jackson, Dakota Pablo, Zane Miller, Elleno Bandin, Devin Yazzie, Samuel Valencia, Alysia mark testing, attendance, attitude, previous for the success of our students. Serawop, Enony Gonzalez, LaDawn Long, Brianna Kisto, Kohl Barnes, Elex Ruvacaba, Braden Brown, Fabien Calleros, Suzette Lewis, Maria Robles, Martin Solarez & Cornrlia class grades from each block, and effort. Skyline D5 Honors Program Students. Apkaw. Not pictured: Nicole Lyons, Olivia Ramirez,and Sierra Austin.

The Relationship Between Child Nutrition and Learning

Is good nutrition important for learning? In a word, yes. a slice of whole grain toast with nut butter, a piece of fruit als should purchase foods that are rich in lecithin such as We cannot underestimate the impact of nutrition on learn- and a glass of low-fat milk. Lean meat and whole grain ce- peanuts, soy beans, and wheat germ. Potassium also aids in ing. Nutrition plays an important role in mental, physical reals are also good choices at breakfast. The protein and energy and brain functioning and can be derived from or- and emotional development in the first three years of life, fiber from the whole grains will keep your child satisfied anges, bananas, apricots, avocados, melons, peaches, and plus life in the womb. When food intake is inadequate a until lunch time. Try to avoid giving your child sugary nectarines. Avoiding processed foods, and incorporating child’s body conserves energy by first limiting social activ- breakfast cereals, white-flour pancakes and syrup — all of natural foods into a daily diet will ultimately promote a ity and brain development (they do not play or learn). The which will leave your child hungry and tired half way healthier body, behavior, and brain power (Chen, 2008) body then limits the energy available for growth. Most through the morning. If your child tends to get hungry in the growth failure occurs between 6 months and 24 months of middle of the morning no matter what breakfast they are age. Early damage due to anemia, iodine deficiency, and given, send an apple, whole grain crackers, nuts and cheese chronic malnutrition can only partially be reversed in later snacks rather than sugary cookies or white-flour crackers. life. Although it is likely that children are most susceptible After School Snacks to the effects of insufficient nutrition in the first few years of Even with a great breakfast and healthy lunch, a light after- life and that some of these effects may be irreversible, much school snack is nice to refuel a kid’s body before play or can still be done to improve the learning potential of mal- study time. A handful of nuts and an apple is perfect, or nourished schoolchildren. The First Things First Program maybe a snack tray of vegetables and dips. Even a healthy promotes early childhood nutrition programs as a way to al- version of a peanut butter and sugar free jelly will satisfy leviate malnutrition and its effects on learning. Proponents picky kids. Keep chips, sugary sodas, pastries and candy of such programs argue that improved diet, particularly in out of the house. the crucial first years of life, enhances intellectual develop- ment and, ultimately, academic success. Early childhood A Plan at Home programs at Gila River such as Head Start and BabySmarts To promote healthy eating and brain function outside of promote and provide early childhood nutrition programs school, parents should provide their kids with smaller meals and snacks every three to four hours. Reports reveal that Malnutrition after just thirty minutes feelings of fatigue and stress drop With the increase in the number of working parents and the after a nutritious snack or meal. Healthy meals and snacks over abundance of fast-food establishments, children are eat- should consist of natural fruits and vegetables, whole grains, ing more meals away from home than ever before. Fast and lean proteins, such as chicken, fish, nuts, and eggs. foods, although convenient, tend to be high in fat and in- Also, specific vitamins can be incorporated to target defi- crease children’s risk of becoming obese and of developing nite functions. For example, to improve memory, individu- various chronic diseases in adulthood. Today, it is estimated that one out of three kids is overweight. Surprisingly, both overweight and underweight kids in America may be con- sidered malnourished. A lack of proper food intake is known as malnutrition/malnourishment and it does not only mean that there is a lack of food; malnutrition signifies a lack of nutrients. Therefore, while most American children may be taking in a great deal of calories, they may not be taking in any essential vitamins, nutrients, and minerals. This lack of vitamins and minerals leads to detrimental side- effects. Children with insufficient diets are reported to have more problems with health, academic learning, and psy- chosocial behavior (Chen 2008).

Breakfast Is Important Some research indicates that there is a connection between food additives and children’s learning disabilities and that those children who eat an adequate breakfast show better late morning learning than other children. For these rea- sons, children in the preschool setting should be provided with nutritious breakfasts and snacks and should be offered nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables instead of junk foods high in sugar, salt, and fat. Children who regularly eat breakfast have better standard- ized test scores, better behavior, and are less hyperactive than children who skip breakfast. What makes a good breakfast for children? One good example would be an egg, Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 7 Elder Veteran has Navy Medals Restored New Year Prompts New Fitness Goals for Community Members

By Walt Porter, GRIN

SACATON-Since the New Year, the staff at the Wellness Center has received more people whom would like to shed pounds through low impact workout exercises with a well-trained staff. Scott Garman, fitness instructor, is bring- ing different types of training to the Commu- nity: stout, suspension, bag, and battling training along with diet. Through these meth- ods, Garman plans to “turn this world upside down.” “We take individuals based on whether they want to gain weight or lose weight. Our programs are based on performing and getting stronger,” said Garman. The instructor has two counterparts, Ryan Duran and Jacob Valasquez, that are learning how to train. Duran says he challenges himself as much as he does the cliental, “I learn and I By Mihio Manus, GRIN Managing Editor Fitness instructor, Ryan Duran, pedals to teach what I learn.” the max during the cardio blast. BLACKWATER-George Pettit is no the Navy department via phone calls and There are lots of resolutions to lose stranger to the Elderly Center in D1, Black- emails. Putting the information together weight this year or to maintain a healthy be done and according to Garman, the ropes water. He’s a regular who comes in to drink was a puzzle of sorts. lifestyle, and according to Garman, the 30 min. exercise is the best way to go verses the tradi- coffee and share meals with the other elders “Some medals were listed on the workout will do just that. tional treadmill. from the district. Like many other Com- record,” Cruz said. “[Pettit] had some rib- Using sand bags, kettle bells, ropes, med- A combination between the two is going munity elders, Pettit is a war veteran; a dec- bons that were issued to him and these icine balls, and other gear helps individuals to to break up many fat cells. Garman also ad- orated war veteran. matched the service records.” build self-esteem, self-confidence and a vises for faster results in losing weight to Elderly Coordinator for D1, Doris Jold Having put some of the pieces to- stronger heart. squeeze excess fat around the belly. Massage said that Pettit would often talk about the gether, Cruz said the Navy department was “What we do in everyday life, we’re it because it does break up the fat cells and medals he received for his service in the able to assist in following through with rest. training people for that. As far as their, kids, eventually shrink them. Navy and how he regrettably had lost his Altogether the process took three months work, home, taking care of the yard, art work,” “When they come back they’re not too medals through the course of his life. As a which in the scope of things isn’t very long. said Garman. sore, it’s very low impact. We start adding proud veteran of the Navy, Pettit felt these During D1’s Christmas Dinner on Since the start of the program, more peo- more to those that need to be pushed a little honorable decorations spoke to the com- Wed, Dec. 21, 2011 all the elders came to- ple have joined in the fitness fun, in turn, the more. You’re going to find areas that are going mitment and excellence of his service to gether as usual. They watched Community instructors have to turn people away because to be sore because those muscles haven’t been this country. Yet, they were missing. Council on their television. But before the of limited equipment. worked before,” Interestingly, the widowed Pettit is not meal was served, veterans from the Haskell The staff plans on ordering more equip- Words of encouragement are always of- a GRIC Community member but was mar- Osife-Antone Post #51 were called upon to ment for use and have a morning cardio blast fered by the staff to keep your mind focused ried to a Community member and has lived make a special presentation. class at 5:30 a.m. and to endure. What can be heard from the in- here for many years. The Navy department had restored Garman and the staff believe that getting structors is, “Breathe, work together, relax. Pettit asked Elderly Center employee George Pettit medals. Pettit had medals a workout in the morning, “kicks the day off Focus on one movement at a time and Cruz Lewis to look into having his medals from the 1st Asiatic Campaign with stars for and you will have a more productive day.” breathe.” reissued to him. Lewis took it upon him- his service in Quadulan, Saipan in the There are few that are in the class now, Garman says, the brain is a computer. self to give it a try. Philippines; American Medal for Service, but they think that once you start you will like And the body is going to do what it tells it to With only a partial service record pro- World War II Victory Medal and the Philip- the remainder of your day do. vided to him by Pettit, Cruz beat the trail to pine Liberation Medal. “If you’re tired and have that lazy feeling, Duran encourages the individuals he it’s going to take you half the morning to get trains to get a lot of sleep, because sleep is the going,” said Garman. biggest recovery for the body. Prior to working in the Community, Scott When talking about a diet and eating right has worked for the Arizona Rattlers’, Suns’, Garman believes that everyone needs to keep and Cardinals’ cheerleaders, Fort Lewis Uni- a good balanced diet. Keeping carbohydrates versity football team, Coolidge High School, low and proteins high Garman added, “Water UFC and MMA Fighters, trained a few play- is the best thing to drink. Soda is poison pe- ers for the Philadelphia Eagles and designed riod.” specialty fitness programs for gyms and or- The team at the Wellness Center would ganizations throughout the state. like to start going out in to the Community. The fitness expert says age is not a factor Visiting the fire and police departments and when it comes to getting muscle tone. It can getting the elders more active.

Stacey King, Eva Johns, Lenay Chavez, Deanna Jackson, and Tina Nuvamsa have committed their lunch time to the ropes exercise for a healthier New Year. 8 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News Inauguration continued from the Cover

Gov. Gregory Mendoza (center) with Miss Gila River 2011-2012 (left) and Lisa Hendricks, President of the Akimel Lt. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis during his remarks. Oʼodham/Pee Posh Youth Council (right) during the procession.

Oath of Office for Janice Breckenridge, Associate Oath of Office for Harriett Allison-James, Associate Judge. Judge.

Oath of Office for Donna Kisto-Jones, Associate Judge.

Oath of Office for Lucinda Oliver, Associate Judge. Oath of Office for Lucille Antone-Morago, Associate Oath of Office for Anthony Hill, Chief Judge. Judge. new generation of leadership restoring gov- A particularly touching moment came “ready.” Lt. Gov. concurred and the two “Many moons, many suns have come and ernance to the people,” said Gov. Mendoza. when Gov. Mendoza paid tribute to his late shook hands before the audience. gone since our forefathers here on this same Gov. Mendoza’s said that major issues mother, Brenda Mendoza. “She was a true “Today we stand united,” Lt. Gov. ground, toiled and struggled so that we were greater transparency, accountability inspiration and my first teacher and while Lewis opened in his remarks. Services for might enjoy life today.” Adding to this Lt. and creating, “a user-friendly GRIC.” she is no longer with us, her influence is pro- GRIC veterans, children and elders are a pri- Gov. said, “Let us all strive together to make Gov. Mendoza outlined a 100-day plan found and lasting.” ority of great importance, Lt. Gov. Lewis this a better day for our families, for our dis- and the 12 initiatives toward building cohe- In his conclusion, Gov. Mendoza ac- emphasized. tricts, our community and our country.” sion and support. The initiatives were Fi- knowleded the challenges ahead, but at the Lt. Gov. Lewis said he was particularly The oath of offices for Chief Judge An- nancial Stability, Tribal Constitution, same time he anticipates many opportuni- inspired during the campaign by letters from thony Hill and Associate Judges Harriett Al- Communications, Protect and Promote Sov- ties. “I will look forward to collaborating GRIC students. One young student was lison-James, Donna Kisto-Jones, Lucinda ereignty, Health Care, Housing, Public with you to restore confidence in govern- keen to point out that as Lieutenant Gover- Oliver, Lucille Antone-Morago were like- Safety, Natural Resources, Education, Youth ment and to create the quality of life that nor he should not forget about the people; wise integral to the inauguration highlighted and Elderly, Economic Development and In- each of you are deserving of and can truly especially the elders. He responded, “I by traditional social dancing, a fireworks frastructure. become a reality.” promise you, I will not.” show, an O’otham social giveaway and an Gov. Mendoza said that hardcopies of Following his speech Gov. Mendoza Lt. Gov. Lewis also quoted from, “A inaugural dance. his plan would be available soon, and also called out to Lt. Gov. Lewis who was seated Pima Remembers,” written by the late via email and online. in the audience and asked him if he was, George Webb noted Community author. Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 9 10 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 11 12 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News Cultural Crossword Public Notice

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The Gila River Indian Community Department of Envi- Industrial Park. If the grant is awarded to the Community ronmental Quality will be submitting a proposal for a it will provide funding to conduct remedial activities at Brownfield’s assessment/clean-up grant for the former the former Dela-Tek facility. Dela-Tek facility located within the former Blackwater Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 13

Community Council action sheets for GRIC council meetings held on Wed, Dec. 7 & Wed, Dec. 21, 2011

ACTION SHEET 2. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing an GEANT RAYMOND SOTO TO BE THE ACTING CHIEF SESSION Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona Agreement Between the Gila River Indian AND RESOLUTIONS 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Community and Quarles & Brady, LLP for Fiscal BE COMPENSATED AND GIVEN THE RANK UNTIL A 1. A Resolution Acknowledging And Ratifying CALL TO ORDER Year 2012 (NRSC forwards to Council with NEW CHIEF OF POLICE IS PLACED The Distribution Of The Rawhide Operating Company, The First Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community recommendation for approval; G&MSC concurs) AMENDMENT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY LLC Assets To The Wild Horse Pass Development Author- Council held Wednesday December 7, 2011, in the Com- Presenter: Rudy C. Mix MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR THE COMMUNITY ity (EDSC forwards to Council with recommendation of munity Council Chambers at the Governance Center in APPROVED COUNCIL TO DIRECT FOR ONE OUTSIDE COUNSEL approval, G&MSC concurs) Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chair- 3. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing An TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE FI- Presenter: Ron Rosier man Governor William R. Rhodes at 9:00 a.m. Amendment To The Intergovernmental NANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IRREGULARITIES AT APPROVED INVOCATION Agreement Between The Regional Public THE GILA RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT AS DIS- 2. A Resolution Approving An Amendment To Transportation Authority And The Gila River CUSSED; 2 – THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION WILL Councilwoman Jennifer Allison The Lease Agreement Dated February 18, 1998 Indian Community For Extension Of Transit COOPERATE FULLY WITH THE INVESTIGATION: 3 – A ROLL CALL Between The Gila River Indian Community And Services To The Lone Butte Casino (G&MSC MORATORIUM BE The Gila River Gaming Enterprise (EDSC Sign-In Sheet Circulated forwards to Council with recommendation for PLACED ON TERMINATIONS FROM THE POLICE DE- forwards to Council with recommendation of Executive Officers Present: approval) PARTMENT; 4 – DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SUS- approval, NRSC & G&MSC concurs) Governor William R. Rhodes Presenter: David White PEND THE MEMORANDUMS DATED MARCH 7, Presenters: Ron Rosier & Steve Heeley Executive Officers Absent: APPROVED 2011 APPROVED Lt. Governor - Vacant ORDINANCES MINUTES 3. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Council Members Present: UNFINISHED BUSINESS *1. July 6, 2011 (Regular) Gila River Health Care Corporation And The D1- Arzie Hogg, Cynthia Antone; D2-Jewel Whitman; D3-, 1. A Resolution Authorizing The Bureau Of Indian Affairs APPROVED Thwajik Ke (Residential Treatment Center) To Myron G. Schurz, Dale G. Enos; D4- Jennifer Allison, Gre- To Enter Into Deputation Agreements With Selected Juris- *2. July 20, 2011 (Regular) Enter Into Contracts With Indian Tribes To Pay gory Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza, Barney Enos, Jr.; dictions For Special Law Enforcement Commissions APPROVED For Services Received By The Tribes’ Members D5-Brian Davis, Sr., Annette Stewart, Janice F. Stewart (G&MSC forwards to Council under Unfinished Business 3. October 19, 2011 (Regular) At The Thwajik Ke (HSSC forwards to Council (9:04); D6-Anthony Villareal, Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance B. with accompanying report) APPROVED with recommendation of approval, G&MSC Evans (9:09); D7- Martha Miller (9:14) Presenters: Michael Carter & Tracy Norton ANNOUNCEMENTS concurs) Council Members Absent: DISPENSED >CHRISTOPHER MENDOZA’S BIRTHDAY Presenters: Linus Everling & Steven Green D5 - Brenda Roberson 2. Request for Special Council Meeting re: Fire Depart- >UPDATE OF COUNCIL HOLIDAY PARTY APPROVED APPROVAL OF AGENDA ment Report On The Organizational Structure (G&MSC >VERLENE PARSONS SERVICES FRIDAY AND SATUR- 4. A Resolution Authorizing Gila River Health APPROVED AS AMENDED forwards to Council with recommendation for a Special DAY Care To Submit A Competitive Grant Application PRESENTATIONS Council Meeting; item under Unfinished Business) >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR DARLENE FLOOD On Behalf Of The Gila River Indian Community 1. Casa Blanca Community School Presentation Presen- Presenters: Government & Management Standing Com- >DONATIONS FOR THE WORKROOM To The Indian community Development Block ter: Eric James mittee >LIGHT PARADE DECEMBER 8, 2011 IN DISTRICT 3 Grant Program Of The U.S. Department Of Mr. Eric James was present and introduced Ms. Denise MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HAVE A SPECIAL >REQUEST FOR ACTING DELEGATION FOR DIVISION Housing And Urban Development For Fiscal Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant, Mr. James provided COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING THE FIRE DEPART- MANAGER & POLICE DEPARTMENT Year 2012, Requesting Grant Funds In The an overview of the Casa Blanca Community School’s re- MENT >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR JAN JONES FAMILY Amount Of $2.75 Million Dollars (HSSC: forwards port card and the plan established to obtain a high rate of ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE; DIRECT THE COUN- >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR SUNDUST FAMILY to Council with recommendation for approval; students passing. CIL SECRETARY TO ORGANIZE A DATE >EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW AT 11AM, DECEM- noting this also serves as a Public Hearing) 2. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. BER 8, 2011 Presenters: Richard Narcia & Amish Purohit NEW BUSINESS Presenters: GRTI Board of Directors ADJOURNMENT APPROVED 1. Casa Blanca Community School Written Plan Mr. Malcom Eschief, the GRTI Board, and Bruce MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:32PM 5. A Resolution Designating a Representative for SY2011/2012 (ESC forwards to Council with recommen- the Purpose of the Gila River Indian Community’s Holdridge General Manager presented a check in the * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) amount $2.0 million to the Community. dation for approval) Participation in the Bureau of Reclamation’s REPORTS Presenter: Eric James Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand APPROVED ACTION SHEET *1. Ira H. Hayes High School 3rd Quarter Allocation Re- Study (NRSC forwards to Council with 2. Education Standing Committee Declaration of Vacancy Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona port recommendation for approval and insert into The of One (1) Council Member Seat (ESC forwards to Coun- 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Presenter: Wendy Ong resolution David DeJong as an Alternate, cil with recommendation to Declare Vacancy and to Ap- CALL TO ORDER REPORT HEARD G&MSC concurs) point on December 21, 2011) The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community 2. Off Reservation Boarding Schools 1st Quarter Report Presenters: Gary L. Parker & David DeJong Presenters: Education Standing Committee Council held Wednesday December 21, 2011, in the Com- Presenter: Christopher Banham APPROVED DECLARED munity Council Chambers at the Governance Center in TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-853- 3. Legislative Standing Committee Declaration of Vacancy Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chair- 3. 2010/2011 School Administrator and School Board 62 and Authorizing and Approving a 17 Acre of One (1) Council Member Seat (LSC forwards to Coun- man Governor William R. Rhodes at 9:02 a.m. Coalition Meeting Attendance Parcel of Community Trust Land to District Six for cil with recommendation to Declare and set the deadline INVOCATION Presenter: Benny Thomas the Purpose(s) of a Cemetery located on date for Letters of Interest to December 15, 2011, 12 p.m. Community Member Delores Williams REPORT HEARD Community Trust Land within the Gila River and to Appoint on December 21, 2011) ROLL CALL 4. Pima Leasing & Financing Annual Report 2010-2011 Indian Reservation and Designated as Drawing Presenters: Legislative Standing Committee Presenters: Pima Leasing Staff Sign-In Sheet Circulated No. 40811-0233C (NRSC forwards to Council DECLARED REPORT HEARD Executive Officers Present: with recommendation for approval contingent 4. Gila River Gaming Enterprises Holiday Gift MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 10-MINUTE BREAK Governor William R. Rhodes upon the correction of P&Z Commission’s motion 2011(G&MSC forwards to Council to concur with the RECONVENED AT 11:00AM Executive Officers Absent: sheet) GRGE Christmas gift) 5. Health Resources Department FY10-11 Annual Report Lt. Governor - Vacant Presenter: Pam Pasqual Presenters: John James & Board of Directors Presenter: Laverne Dallas Council Members Present: APPROVED APPROVED TABLED D1- Arzie Hogg, Cynthia Antone; D2-Jewel Whitman; D3-, 7. A Resolution Granting an Ingress/Egress and 5. GRTI Tariff and GRTI Bylaws (G&MSC forwards to 6. Managed Aquifer Recharge Sites Evaluation Presen- Myron G. Schurz, Dale G. Enos; D4- Jennifer Allison a Utility Corridor Right of Way to the Gila River Council with recommendation for approval) ter: Eugene Franzoy (9:07), Gregory Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza (9:41), Indian Community Department of Transportation, Presenters: GRTI Board of Directors REPORT HEARD Barney Enos, Jr. (9:33); D5-Brian Davis, Sr., Annette Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority, MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE GRTI 7. Head Start Facilities Update: Districts 4, 5, & 6 Presen- Stewart, Janice F. Stewart (11:15); D6-Anthony Villareal, Salt River Project, Gila River Indian Community TARIFF ter: Wilfred Brown Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans; D7- Martha Miller Department of Public Works, and Gila River MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ASK THE BYLAWS REPORT HEARD Council Members Absent: Telecommunications, Inc. for the Purpose(s) of a GO BACK TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE D5 - Brenda Roberson. Road Way and other Utility Services, located on COMMITTEE SESSION APPROVAL OF AGENDA Community Trust Land in District Six of the Gila 6. Gila River Indian Community Revenue/Internal Audit 8. Gaming Internal Audit – Fourth Quarter Report July 1, APPROVED AS AMENDED River Indian Reservation and Designated as Fourth Quarter Report – FY2011 (Executive Session) 2011- September 30, 2011 (Executive Session) PRESENTATIONS Drawing No. 30609-0084D-EA (NRSC forwards (G&MSC forwards to Council in Executive Session) Presenter: Robert Russin & Robert Keller to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Penni McCabe 1. District Three Elders –Christmas Carols to Council REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenter: Pam Pasqual APPROVED The elderly of District three sang several Christmas carols 9. FY2007 Basic Financial Statements For The APPROVED 7. Certification of the 2011 General Election Results and presented the Council with gifts. Gila River IndianCommunityFY2008 Basic 8. A Resolution Approving a Fifty (50) Year Presenters: Legislative Standing Committee REPORTS Financial Statements For The Gila River Indian Homesite Assignment Agreement for Donald T. FOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR: GREGORY MEN- *1. Off Reservation Boarding Schools 1st Quarter Report Community FY2009 Basic Financial Statements Johnson located in District Six of the Gila River DOZA CERTIFIED Presenter: Christopher Banham For The Gila River Indian Community FY2010 Indian Reservation and designated as Drawing FOR THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: REPORT HEARD Agreed Upon Procedures Report For Per Capita No. 30609-0084C (NRSC forwards to Council STEPHEN ROE LEWIS CERTIFIED 2. Re-Discovering Culture and Building Sustainable Com- (Executive Session) with recommendation for approval) FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF JUDGE: ANTHONY J. HILL merce Presenters: Bruce Bleakman, Robert Keller & Presenter: Pam Pasqual CERTIFIED Presenters: Mathew Kisto, Danelle Spring & Phil Allsop Mike Jacobs APPROVED FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: LUCINDA REPORT HEARD REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. A Resolution to Request the Reassessment of M. OLIVER CERTIFIED 3. Caring House Annual Report MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVE Cultural Affiliation of the Los Muertos Hohokam FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: HARRIET Presenters: Fernanda Reams & Mark Klien SESSION from Maricopa County, Arizona and all other ALLISON-JAMES CERTIFIED TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR AN HOUR AND Hohokam that are presently listed as Culturally FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: LUCILLE 4. United States Department of the Interior, HALF LUNCH BREAK Unidentifiable in Control of Harvard University, ANTONE-MORAGO MOTION CERTIFIED Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River Basin RECONVENED AT 1:46PM Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: DONNA Water Supply and Demand Study – Update to MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE (CRSC forwards to Council with recommendation KISTO-JONES CERTIFIED the Gila River Indian Community SESSION for approval) FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: JANICE Presenters: David H. DeJong & Gary L. Parker 10. Gila River Gaming Enterprises Monthly Report Octo- Presenter: Semana Thompson BRECKENRIDGE CERTIFIED REPORT HEARD ber 2011 (Executive Session) Presenters: John James & APPROVED [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 10-MINUTE BREAK Board of Directors 10. A Resolution to Request to Cease Current MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE RECONVENED AT 11:22AM REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION and Future Research Study of Hohokam Human SESSION 5. Human Resources Department Annual Report Presen- 11. Gila River Gaming Commission Monthly Report Octo- Remains and Funerary Objects Determined 8. Personnel Issues (Executive Session) ber 2011 (Executive Session) Presenters: Scott Sander- ter: Sydney McKinney Culturally Unidentifiable by and in Control of Presenter: Robert Keller son & Courtney Moyah REPORT HEARD Harvard University, Peabody Museum of ITEM HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 1-HOUR LUNCH Archaeology and Ethnology (CRSC forwards to MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVE MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVE BREAK Council with recommendation for approval) SESSION SESSION RECONVENED AT 2:33PM Presenter: Semana Thompson MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 10-MINUTE BREAK RESOLUTIONS 6. District Housing Development Office Monthly Report APPROVED RECONVENED AT 3:14PM 11. A Resolution of the Gila River Indian 1. A Resolution Amending Resolution Presenter: Robert Mawson MOTIN MADE AND SECOND TO TERMINATE FOR Community Designating Monument Hill (ha’ksh GR-112-11 And GR-18-06 To Identify Interim Rental REPORT HEARD CONVENIENCE THE CHIEF OF POLICE DEREK ARN- do, xagavicado’, Water Divider) as a Sacred Lease Rates For Undeveloped Agricultural Lands Within MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SON; ALSO IN THIS MOTION TO TERMINATE FOR Place and Traditional Cultural Property (CRSC The Exterior Boundaries Of The Gila River Indian Reser- SESSION CONVENIENCE COMMUNITY DIVISION MANAGER th forwards to Council with recommendation for vation Until A Permanent Agricultural Resources Manage- 7. FY 2011 4 Quarter Financial Reports (Executive Ses- ALEX YAZZA; ALSO IN THIS MOTION TO SUSPEND approval, NRCS concurs) ment Plan is Established (NRSC forwards to Council with sion) DEPUTY CHIEF VALARIE BRIBIESCAS, PENDING IN- Presenters: Barnaby V. Lewis & Devin Redbird recommendation for approval, with corrections; G&MSC Presenters: Robert G. Keller & Mike Jacob TERNAL INVESTIGATION; APPROVED concurs) Presenters: Javier Ramos & Gary Parker REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSIN FURTHERMORE THE COUNCIL RECOMMENDS SER- 12. A Resolution Approving The General APPROVED MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVE 14 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News Press Releases From the US Attorney’s Office, Sacaton branch of the Boys & District of Arizona Girls Club gets a facelift. Gila River man sentenced to over French pleaded guilty on May 31, 2011, six years for selling crack cocaine to the crime of second degree murder. Submitted by Colleen Sparks staff members to stay organized. Submitted by French murdered the victim, Jeffrey [email protected] Ceiling tiles will also be repaired to en- Office of the United States Attorney Thomas, on January 22, 2011, when he shot the victim with a firearm. The victim hance the positive learning space that PHOENIX – Joseph Kelly Molina, 35, of died as a result of the injury. The crime SACATON-The Boys & Girls Clubs of draws 760 members a year or about 100 Sacaton, Arizona, and a member of the occurred on the Gila River Indian Com- the East Valley’s Gila River – Sacaton children and teens on average per day. Gila River Indian Tribe, was sentenced by munity. branch is getting a facelift that will make “Our children and teens are going to U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to learning even more fun on Sat, Dec. 10. love the new look and feel to their club, 78 months in federal prison on January 9, The investigation in this case was con- Honeywell Aerospace is sponsoring a their home away from home,” Boys & 2012. On August 8, 2011, Molina pleaded ducted by the Federal Bureau of Investi- renovation and repair project with its or- Girls Club Gila River- Sacaton Branch guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with the gation and the Gila River Police ganizing partner Rebuilding Together Val- Executive Rebecca Martinez said. “We are Intent to Distribute 28 Grams or More of Department. The prosecution was han- ley of the Sun at the club branch at grateful to Honeywell Aerospace and Re- Cocaine Base. dled by Heather H. Belt, Assistant U.S. Seedfarm Road and Cholla Avenue. building Together Valley of the Sun for Between December 2007 and May Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. Honeywell volunteers along with mem- helping us spruce up our club, something 2009, during an undercover investigation bers of Rebuilding Together Valley of the which would be difficult for us to do oth- on the Gila River Indian Reservation, Gila River man sentenced to 41 Sun will paint walls in the art and discov- erwise in this economy.” Molina and his co-defendant, Darin James months for involuntary ery room, teen center and computer room The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Val- in kid-friendly colors. ley’s Gila River – Sacaton branch opened Kisto, conspired to sell, and did sell, co- manslaughter caine base, to an undercover officer on Children and teens will find it more fun its doors to the Gila River Indian Commu- multiple occasions. The sale of crack co- to watch movies after the volunteers paint nity in 1997. The club draws its members PHOENIX – Steven Burnette III, 41, of caine by Molina and Kisto took place at black walls surrounding a white, high- directly from the surrounding community Sacaton, Arizona, was sentenced on Janu- their residences which are both located on gloss spot where the films can be pro- and area middle and elementary schools ary 17, 2012, by Judge Roslyn O. Silver to the Gila River Indian Reservation. Kisto jected in the movie room. provide transportation there for youth. 41 months imprisonment to be followed was sentenced on October 24, 2011, to 87 New cubbies and shelving will make it Many of its members also walk to the club by three years of supervised release. Bur- months in federal prison after pleading easier for club members to find their fa- from one of many local housing projects. nette pleaded guilty on August 30, 2011, guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with the vorite toys, games and art supplies and for to the crime of involuntary manslaughter. Intent to Distribute 28 Grams or More of On December 3, 2010, Burnette Cocaine Base. drove his car, which contained three pas- The investigation in this case was sengers, while intoxicated. Burnette conducted by the Gila River Police De- drove in excess of 50 miles per hour on a partment and the U.S. Bureau of Indian dirt road on the Gila River Indian Com- Solutions for Cultural Crossword Affairs. The prosecution was handled by munity. After failing to stop for stop signs Christina J. Reid-Moore, Assistant U.S. and driving erratically, Burnette crashed Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. into a canal that he did not see. Burnette’s 2 front seat passenger died as a result of the s Gila River man sentenced to 230 crash. Burnette’s blood alcohol concentra- 1 3 months for murder tion was .18. k i o h o d. k The investigation in this case was PHOENIX – Raymond Herman French, conducted by the Gila River Police De- v e 41, of Sacaton, Ariz., was sentenced yes- partment. The prosecution was handled 4 5 terday by Judge Frederick J. Martone to by Heather H. Belt, Assistant U.S. Attor- l v e p ’ g i 230 months imprisonment, followed by ney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. five years of supervised release. i e e 8 j u: k l v 7 c e 6 10 c h e v a g s

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CCSO Action Sheets continued Presenter: Robert Keller 4. Council Member Appointment to Legislative Standing CLUDING THE DISTRICT FOUR WAIVER OF ELEC- APPROVED Committee TION; EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2011 from page 13 ORDINANCES Presenters: Council [Addendum to Agenda] UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO CERTIFY JENNIFER 4. Mendoza-Lewis Work Session (proposed Dec. 30) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVE ALLISON Presenter: Gregory Mendoza Investment Policy Of The Gila River Indian SESSION 5. Council Member Appointment to Education Standing MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HOLD WORK SES- Community (G&MSC motions to forward to 1. Status Update on All Pending Matters – Fiscal Committee SION ON DECEMBER 30, 2011, 8AM, SIVLIK GRILL, Council with recommendation of Approval under Year 2011 Contracts (Executive Session) (NRSC Presenters: Council WILD HORSE PASS Resolutions) forwards to Council with recommendation for MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO CERTIFY CYNTHIA MINUTES Presenter: Robert G. Keller approval, G&M concurs) ANTONE 1. September 7, 2011 (Regular) APPROVED Presenter: Steve Heeley NEW BUSINESS APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS 13. A Resolution Approving The Bylaws Of The ITEM HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. GRHC Board Vacancy – (1) One (HSSC 2. October 5, 2011 (Regular) Voter Registration Board Of The Gila River MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVE forwards to be declared at the Council meeting of APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS Indian Community (G&MSC motions to forward SESSION 12/21/11, closing date 2/21/12; with appointment ANNOUNCEMENTS to Council with recommendation of Approval GOVERNOR WILLIAM R. RHODES CALLED FOR 10- date of 3/7/12) >TERMINATION OF MS. FAYE LEWIS under Resolutions) MINUTE BREAK Presenter: Richard Narcia >JERYLN MCDONALD AND AUDRE MORRIS NEW Presenters: Linda Andrews, Javier Ramos & RECONVENED AT 4:07PM APPROVED CCSO TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES Janice Stewart 2. Recommendation for Appointment of GRGE Board Va- 2. Executive Office – Donation Process (G&MSC >COUNCIL MEMBERS EXPRESSED WORDS OF GRATI- DISPENSED cancies (2) motions to forward to Council under New TUDE TO GOVERNOR WILLIAM R. RHODES [Addendum to Agenda] Presenters: Reviewing Committee Business with Recommendation of Approval) CLOSING PRAYER PROVIDED BY PHYLLIS ANTONE 14. A Resolution Approving The Immediate MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT KENNETH Presenter: David White ADJOURNMENT Payment Of A Portion Of The Amount MANUEL, JR. AND PAMELA JOHNSON APPROVED MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:52pm Appropriated Under The Gila River Indian 3. Resignation of District 4 Councilman Greg Mendoza 3. Gila River Farm Board Vacancy Extension * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Community Operating Budget For Fiscal Year Presenters: Reviewing Committee Presenters: Legislative Standing Committee 2012 To Certain Organizations Who Are MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXTEND THE VA- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT THE RESIG- Recipients Of Grants Or Supplemental Funding CANCY FOR 30 DAYS NATION OF COUNCILMAN GREGORY MENDOZA IN- Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 15 16 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian News