THE GRIN VOL. 22, NO. 6 GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS || www.GRICNEWS.org APRIL 5, 2019

C.H. COOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FIRE Historic First Presbyterian Church set on fire in Sacaton

Lance Burton, performs in Sacaton prior to shows at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Magician Lance Burton performs for children at the Boys & Girls Club Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News Legendary performer and magician Lance Burton treated youth to a special magic show at the Boys & Girls Club in Sacaton on March 15. Burton was in town to perform two shows at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Ca- Crews put out the fire at the historic Presbyterian Church in Sacaton on March 25.Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN sino on March 16 and 17, and shared his love of magic with an eager audience of Several public safety agencies and GRIC departments youth who sat in rows inside the gymna- sium. assisted in the emergency, three suspects arrested by GRPD “I always try to tell people how I got Christopher Lomahquahu She recalls memories as a child attending services at the started in magic when I was a kid,” said Gila River Indian News church with her parents and siblings, and how the church was Burton, “When I was five-years-old at a magic show, I was pulled from the audi- The Presbyterian C.H. Cook Memorial Church, a historic a symbol to many Community members. According to a Gila River Police Department press re- ence, went up on stage and a magician landmark in Sacaton, was lost to a fire on March 25. At 8:52 pulled a silver dollar out from behind my a.m., Gila River Police Department and Gila River Fire De- lease, GRPD officers conducted a sweep of the area to gather information on individuals in the vicinity at the time of the ear.” partment, along with other local fire departments responded Burton said it seemed real to him as a to the blaze, which—by the time crews arrived on the scene— fire. After an investigation, GRPD officers located three sus- kid, but it was soon pointed out to him, the had fully engulfed the structure. magician did not have magic powers and The fire was so immense, that billows of smoke could be pects who were taken into custody for arson. On March 26, the Gila River Fire Department thanked the following parties was merely a performer that has practiced seen from Interstate 10 and Wild Horse Pass, as crews rushed their art over and over. Burton then went to extinguish the flames. Social media users were active post- on their Facebook page for assisting with the emergency: Gila River Health Care, Gila River Department of Public Works, to the local library to find books to learn ing video and pictures of the events unfolding before them. about the craft. Much of the interior structure was consumed by flames, Gila River Office of Emergency Management, Gila River Dis- trict 3, Casa Grande Fire Department, Chandler Fire Depart- “I got some magic books and started as it swept through the buildings windows and roof, which reading and I got a magic set,” said Bur- gave way under the enormity of the fire. ment, AZ Fire Medical - Battalion 231, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). ton, “50 years later, I’m on stage and I’m Firefighters rushed to put out the fire, and conduct mop- getting kids out from the audience to per- up operations to suppress any lingering flames underneath Coverage of church form magic with me.” the charred rubble and to cordon the area. Members of public Magician Keith West also entertained safety were on-hand to speak with parishioners of the nearby vigil and meeting Page 6 the audience with gravity-defying illu- First Presbyterian Church, who provided updates on the fire sions and other tricks. and police investigation. Afterward, Burton invited a youth Church pastor Loretta Blackwater said the fire is a blow from the audience for the final act of the to the long history of families who attended services at the old afternoon. Although it appeared to be a church building. standard magic trick of pulling a silver “It’s like losing a parent, that’s why it’s so hard, because dollar from behind an ear, Burton rocked we knew this was a safe haven. You could come here and feel the audience member back and forth, safe, everyone who knew each other, and others were wel- which led to a shower of silver coins to come,” said Blackwater come from the child’s mouth into a jar. Gina Enos, a church elder, said it’s a sad reminder of the By performing in front of the kids, terrible things that have previously happened to the church. Burton said, “I'm hoping just to pass that “Before, they would spray [paint] hurtful things on the walls, part along, hoping that one day, there will that’s why its painted over in front,” said Enos. Crowds gather outside the church for a vigil. Emma Hughes/GRIN be another terrific magician to come along and then they'll say ‘oh yeah, I saw Lance Burton and he got me up on stage.’” Part of his act is not just the tricks, Gila River Indian News PRESORTED but leaving an impression on the audience. P.O. Box 459 STANDARD U.S. Postage “The lesson out of that is try to be Sacaton, AZ 85147 PAID kind to everyone, you meet along your Change Service Requested Sacaton, AZ journey,” he said, “You want to try, to in Permit No. 25 any performing art form, whether you are a singer or comic or magician, you want to demonstrate what you do, but also try to connect with audiences on a personal level.” Page 2 Gila River Indian News April 5, 2019

GRHC.ORG Introducing New Column! - Let’s Ask Dr. Roopa

Gila River Health Care is proud to introduce Dr. Roopa, an Endocrinologist or a doctor that specializes in managing diabetes. Dr. Roopa has been with GRHC’s Life Center for nearly three years, in addition to treating patients, she is devoting her time to patient awareness and education. In April, GRHC will launch its first column dedicated to increasing awareness and decreasing the stigma associated with diabetes. The “Let’s Ask Dr. Roopa” column will publish in GRHC’s full-page ads in the Gila River Indian News (GRIN) so readers can find the column once a month.

Introducing Dr. Roopa, Endocrinologist At Life Center

To briefly introduce myself, I come from a family of many people with diabetes, and I have seen them go through the everyday struggle of managing diabetes. It gave me an insight about how dealing with diabetes was easy for some people while very difficult for others. I was determined to become a doctor and specialize in Endocrinology to be able to help people as well as my family members.

I want to use my column to the fullest to write about the topic of diabetes. My goal is to reach out to more people to help them improve their health especially with regards to diabetes. Diabetes can be frustrating, annoying and frightening to people. But I want to completely ensure that it is treatable and people with diabetes can live long healthy and happy lives.

My goal is to provide information about diabetes and answer all your questions. Also to provide more information about the available tools and resources in our community, so that people feel more comfortable to openly discuss, ask questions, seek help or advise to improve their health.

I look forward to our conversation. That’s right, I would like for you to be my guests and send me your questions so that I can answer you in my column, on our social media platforms or website. From time to time, I may even ask you to join me for a live interview to share informationGila River that Indian will help Community others! CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449

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Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Sacaton Middle School Lt. Governor Robert Stone Community Council 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Representatives District 1 May 22, 2019 Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman Middle School Gym District 2 Carol Schurz 6:00 p.m. District 3 Kyle Knox joins the GRIN. Roberto A. Carolyn Williams Jackson/GRIN Rodney Jackson Kyle Knox District 4 Jennifer Allison Gila River Indian News Pamela Johnson Barney Enos, Jr. Greetings, I am Kyle Knox Monica Antone and I would like to introduce my- District 5 self as the newest Community hats, and carry various roles. Janice Stewart Newsperson to join the Gila Riv- Therefore, one of my biggest as- Marlin Dixon pirations is to serve my people Lawrence White, Sr. er Indian News. I am an enrolled Thomas White member of the Gila River Indian and champion my communities Community from District 7. I’m with integrity and fidelity. I had District 6 the opportunity to “go home” and Anthony Villareal, Sr. also part Hopi on my mother’s Terrance B. Evans side, so I consider that home as work for my community on Hopi Charles Goldtooth well. I’m happy to join the Com- and I’m beyond proud to say that I’m now afforded the privilege to District 7 munications & Public Affairs Devin Redbird Office where I will support the work with and for our Communi- Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer GRIN with my media skills. ty in this capacity. I look forward Shannon White, Having graduated from Ar- to bringing my talents and expe- Community Council Secretary izona State University with a rience, while learning about our Gila River Indian News Bachelor of Arts, concentration in Community, and keeping every- June M. Shorthair Film and Media Production, I feel one well informed about matters [email protected] confident in developing stories that concern us most. Director of CPAO while using my knowledge and (520) 562-9851 experience behind a camera. Pri- Roberto A. Jackson [email protected] or to joining the GRIN, I acquired Managing Editor numerous titles in various sectors (520) 562-9719 including media, non-profit man- Christopher Lomahquahu agement, AmeriCorps and high- [email protected] er education. Some of my work Earth Day Community Newsperson (520) 562-9718 includes the development and Emma Hughes creation of an agricultural curric- [email protected] ulum with videos for Hopi youth Community Newsperson as a consultant. Later, I became 2019 (520) 562-9852 a Program Manager for the Hopi Kyle Knox [email protected] Foundation’s Hopi Opportunity Community Newsperson Youth Initiative where I oversaw (520) 562-9717 the programs development and RD Gina Goodman implementation of many of its ini- [email protected] TUESDAY, APRIL 23 , 2019 GRIN Secretary II tial goals. In 2017 I transitioned (520) 562-9715 from Hopi and moved back to Write to: the Valley. Upon return, I began a 10:00AM - 1:00PM Editor, GRIN volunteer term with AmeriCorps P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 at Arizona State University and Published letters or columns do not neces- was eventually hired with Access sarily reflect the opinion of the ASU’s SPARKS program where Editor or Gila River Indian Community. RAWHIDE WESTERN TOWN I served as an Educational Out- LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Let- reach Specialist. ters should be limited to 200 words and Aside from my career, my AND EVENT CENTER be in good taste. Material that could be passions are for volunteering, (5700 W North Loop Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226) libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. serving and supporting youth, All letters or columns should be signed and advocating for equity in com- with the writer’s true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN munities of color. I also served may need to contact the writer. Only as a volunteer soccer coach for the name of the writer will be printed in my niece and nephew’s soccer the paper. Letters or columns without teams with my sister. Addition- a complete signature, name, address or ally, I also serve as a member of phone number will not be acceptable to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the National Council of Young the right to edit submitted materials for Leaders as well as a member of grammar, spelling and content. Opportunity Youth United. With Gila River Indian Community this work, I advocate for equity P.O. Box 459 for 16-24-year-old populations Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520)562-9715 that are neither in school or work- giveaways, informational booths www.gricnews.org ing. In this role, I am one of two Material published in the Gila River Indian Native American representatives News may not be reproduced in any form helping to bring awareness and and more... without consent from the Gila River Indian Community inclusion for rural and urban Na- tive American communities. It is because I was raised in For more information, please contact Tison Gill Phoenix most my life, I represent many communities, wear many at 520-562-2234 or visit www.GRICDEQ.org Page 4 Gila River Indian News April 5, 2019 Native American Fatherhood & Families Association will use GRIC grant to certify facilitators Christopher Lomahquahu team who educate over 240 ships and Addressing Fami- Gila River Indian News tribal communities nation- ly Violence and Abuse. Ad- wide and in Canada. They ditionally, there is a family The Native American host a series of workshops law clinic and child support Fatherhood & Families that are open to parents on clinic, where professionals Association, an organiza- a weekly basis. volunteer their time to meet tion that teaches fathers According to a grant with people for their needs. and mothers how to build summary provided by the Albert Pooley, NAFFA healthy relationships and GRIC Office of Special Founder & President said, environments for their chil- Funding, “The grant will “Throughout the coun- dren, received a grant from be used to expand capacity try, we have served over the Gila River Indian Com- to provide direct service to 20,000 men and women, munity through the state’s parents working and living and more.” shared gaming agreement in the Mesa area.” According to Pool- to enhance direct services. Fa’atoafe said NAFFA ey, much of the program The grant will go provides parenting work- evolved from smaller ini- toward certifying 12 fa- shops called Strengthening tiatives to reach out to fa- cilitators to teach the Fa- All Families Effectively thers, which now includes therhood is Sacred and (S.A.F.E.) a new program, mothers as part of the ex- Motherhood is Sacred cur- that started in January. pansion of services. NAF- riculum to Mesa residents Concurrently, workshops FA also works with parents year-round. The grant will are offered in the morning that are requested to attend also cover registration fees and evening to accommo- workshops by the City of for training and facilitation date parent schedules on Mesa Community Court of classes when the trainers Tuesdays and Wednesdays system. are teaching on their own. with 13 workshops on ef- For more information “It’s a two-year grant fective parenting hosted at about the workshops and to help us open the parent the NAFFA office. train-the-trainer sessions, resource center and that’s Every week on Tues- you can contact NAFFA at right here in our own of- day and Thursday NAFFA (480) 833-5007. NAFFA fice” Amy Fa’atoafe, NAF- hosts curriculum groups, also hosts on-going drop-in FA Executive Director said. Fatherhood is Sacred, groups every Tuesday and Located in Mesa, Linking Generations by Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to NAFFA is led by a small Strengthening Relation- 3 p.m. The Native American Fatherhood & Families Association received a grant from GRIC to train facilitators. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN

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O: 520.796.8848 Like our page on Facebook/GilaRiverTV for even more local content! [email protected] April 5, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Gila River Police De- The victim, upon not lo- was later no longer stay- into the national crime in- partment reserves the right cating her vehicle, notified discov- ing at the resi- formation center as stolen. District Six: to restrict the release of cer- security. Security personnel ered hid- dence. Status: Under Investi- Aggravated Assault tain reports which may not contacted law enforcement ing behind Status: Un- gation. - The juvenile suspect be available or are current- and Gila River Police offi- a disabled der Investiga- Aggravated Assault and victim, the suspect’s ly under investigation. cers responded to investi- vehicle on tion. - The suspect commit- twelve-year old cousin, Incident Log March gate the incident. the west Theft – ted aggravated assault by were involved in a verbal 10, 2019 – March 16, 2019 Status: Under Investi- side of the Suspect(s) stole pointing a handgun at po- altercation when it escalat- Gila River Police offi- gation. residence. a single one lice officers and ramming ed and became physical. cers responded to 621 calls Auto Theft – Sus- Once in hundred dollar a police vehicle causing The suspect placed the vic- for service and made 24 ar- pect(s) stole the victim’s custody, bill from the injury to a police officer. tim in a chokehold restrict- rests. vehicle, a gray four-door the sus- victim’s purse The suspect was shot by ing his airway and placing District One: Jeep Grand Cherokee, pect did not speak to offi- while inside the victim’s officers during the confron- him in imminent fear for his Theft - Suspect(s) stole while it was parked at the cers or provide any identi- residence. The victim be- tation. Gila River Emer- safety and well-being. Oth- a 1972 white travel trailer Wild Horse Pass Hotel and fication. His identification lieves a relative took the gency Services responded er residents present at the from a construction site. Casino. The victim, upon was confirmed by finger- money while she was gone and transported all injured time of the incident ordered Employees noticed the not locating his vehicle, print scan at the Depart- from her residence. Gila parties to a local trauma the suspect to let the victim missing property and noti- notified security. Security ment of Rehabilitation and River police officers re- hospital for treatment of go. Law enforcement was fied law enforcement. Gila personnel contacted law Supervision. The victim sponded to investigate the their non-life-threatening notified and Gila River po- River Police officers re- enforcement and Gila River was transported to a local incident. injuries. lice officers responded to sponded to investigate the Police officers responded to trauma hospital to receive Status: Under Investi- Status: Suspect was ar- the residence. The suspect incident. investigate the incident. further medical treatment gation. rested. was later located at anoth- Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- of his serious injuries. Theft – The suspect er residence and taken into gation. gation. Status: The suspect District Two: trespassed on the victim’s custody. The victim was Shoplifting - The sus- was arrested. Robbery – the suspect property while the victim evaluated by Gila River District Two: pect entered the Lone Butte Aggravated Assault committed the offense of was away from his resi- Emergency Medical Ser- No Incidents Regard- Trade Center, concealed – The suspect and victim aggravated burglary, aggra- dence and stole a blue and vices for treatment of his ing Part 1 Crime. merchandise and left the were involved in a physical vated assault, and theft of white BMX bicycle and injuries and then released store without first paying confrontation while at the motor vehicle by smashing a bag of eagle feathers. to his guardian. District Three: for the items. Store em- victim’s residence. During the window of the victim’s A neighbor witnessed the Status: Suspect was ar- Robbery – The sus- ployees notified law en- the confrontation, the sus- residence, entering the resi- incident and notified the rested. pect(s) assaulted the victim forcement and gila river pect produced a box cutter dence, assaulting the victim victim of the incident. Law Theft –Suspect(s) stole by punching her about her police officers responded to and stabbed the victim in (homeowner) in the head enforcement was contacted the victim’s 50-inch televi- face causing her nose to investigate the incident. his chest causing a mi- with a bat, and stealing the and Gila River police offi- sion from her bedroom in break. After the assault took Status: Under Investi- nor puncture wound. The victim’s car. The victim cers responded to investi- the residence while she was place, the suspects stole the gation. suspect was located at his was transported to a local gate the incident. away. The victim stated she victim’s vehicle and fled Shoplifting – The sus- residence and subsequent- trauma hospital for treat- Status: Under Investi- suspects a roommate took the scene. The victim was pect entered the Tommy ly placed under arrest. The ment of his injuries. gation. the television, as there were transported by a friend to Hilfiger department store victim was transported to Status: Under Investi- (Lone Butte / WHP no signs of forced entry. a local hospital for medical located within the Phoe- a local hospital to receive gation. Area) Status: Under Investi- treatment of her non-life nix Premium Outlets, con- further medical treatment Theft – The suspect gation. threatening injuries. Med- cealed merchandise and of his non-life threatening District Three: took four bags through the Theft – The suspect ical staff contacted Gila proceeded to shoplift the injuries. Aggravated Assault – front window of the vic- committed theft by cashing River Police Department to items by leaving past the Status: The suspect Suspect(s) stabbed the vic- tim’s vehicle while it was out a slot ticket belonging report the robbery. Officers point of sale. Store employ- was arrested. tim while walking home in parked at the casino. The to the victim. The suspect responded to investigate ees notified law enforce- District Six: the area of East Seed Farm victim witnessed the inci- left the casino prior to be- the incident. ment and Gila River Police Theft - The suspect Road South Main Street. A dent and contacted security. ing located by Security. The Status: Charges for- officers responded to inves- was observed taking tools passing motorist gave the Casino security notified law victim reported the incident warded to the Prosecutor’s tigate the incident. belonging to the victim, victim a ride to a local trau- enforcement and Gila River to Casino Security but did office. Status: Under Investi- while at the victim’s res- ma hospital for treatment of police officers responded to not contact the Police De- Aggravated Assault – gation. idence. The suspect was his non-life threatening in- investigate the incident. partment on the night of the The suspect and victim, the reported to be intoxicated jury. Hospital staff notified Status: Under Investi- incident. suspect’s girlfriend, were District Five: while he was sitting in the law enforcement. Gila Riv- gation. Status: Charges for- involved in a verbal do- Aggravated Assault - carport of the residence. er police officers responded Auto Theft – The sus- warded to the Prosecutor’s mestic dispute when it es- The suspect, arrived at the After he was told to leave, to investigate the incident. pect stole the victim’s vehi- office. calated and became physi- victim’s residence, exited the suspect took off with Status: Under Investi- cle, a white 2013 Chrysler Theft – The suspect cal. The victim stated the his vehicle with a firearm a bag of tools belonging gation. sedan, from the Wild Horse took the victim’s phone af- suspect strangled her for an and walked towards the to the victim. Efforts were Aggravated Assault Pass Hotel and Casino ter the victim left his cell unknown amount of time. victim striking him on the made to locate the suspect – The suspect committed parking lot. The victim, phone on the counter near Gila River Police officers side of his head. Law en- but yielded negative re- aggravated assault (domes- upon finding the vehicle the cashier’s cage. The sus- responded to investigate forcement was contacted sults. tic violence) and disorderly missing, notified law en- pect then left the premises the incident. and Gila River Police offi- Status: Charges for- conduct against the victim, forcement. Gila River po- prior to the victim realizing Status: Under Investi- cers responded to investi- warded to the Prosecutor’s his 14 year old son, by lice officers responded to he no longer had the item gation. gate the incident. However, office. placing his arm around the investigate the incident. in his possession. Casino Theft – The suspect the suspect left the area pri- victim’s neck and applied Status: Under Investi- security was notified of the stole the victim’s cell phone or to police arrival. District Seven: enough pressure to alter his gation. missing cellular phone and from the Mul Chu Tha car- Status: Charges for- No Incidents Regard- breathing and strike fear of Gila River Police Depart- nival booth the victim was warded to the Prosecutor’s ing Part 1 Crime. possible injury. Law en- District Five: ment was notified. Officers working. The victim at- office. forcement was notified and Aggravated Assault responded to investigate tempted to track her phone Aggravated Assault – Incident Log March Gila River police officers – The suspect and victim, the theft. with the help of Gila River The victim reported multi- 17, 2019 – March 23, 2019 responded to investigate. the suspect’s wife, were in- Status: Under Investi- Police officers but were un- ple incidents of assault by Gila River Police offi- The victim advised he was volved in a verbal domestic gation. able to locate the phone. the suspect, the victim’s cers responded to 595 calls injury free and denied med- altercation when it escalat- Status: Under Investi- father. During a recent al- for service and made 38 ar- ical attention. ed and became physical. District Seven: gation. tercation, the suspect struck rests. Status: Suspect was ar- The suspect punched and Theft – Suspect(s) the victim with a broom- District One: rested. strangled the victim. Once forced entry onto the vic- District Four: stick. The incident took Theft – The suspect the suspect released the vic- tim’s property by cutting a (Stotonic Area) place while at the suspect’s stole two cellular phones District Four: tim she called and notified padlock into the fenced off No Incidents Regard- residence. Gila River Po- and a driver’s license be- (Stotonic Area) law enforcement. Officers area. The suspect(s) then ing Part 1 Crime. lice officers responded to longing to the victim while 190321-01481 searched the area for the took a sixteen-foot flatbed (Lone Butte / WHP investigate. staying at the residence. Auto Theft – Suspect (s) suspect but had negative utility trailer and left the Area) Status: Under Investi- When the victim could not stole a blue and gray 1977 contact. The victim was area. The trailer was recov- Auto Theft – Sus- gation. locate his Arizona driv- Chevy pickup truck from seen by Gila River Emer- ered the same day by Phoe- pect(s) stole the victim’s Aggravated Assault er’s license and two cell the victim’s property at an gency Medical Services nix Police Department in car keys, located her ve- - The suspect stabbed the phones, he contacted law unknown time. Attempts and was treated for minor their jurisdiction. hicle, a white two-door victim, his father, in the enforcement. Gila River were made by officers to injuries at the scene. Status: Under Investi- hatchback Fiat 500, in the chest with a kitchen knife. police officers responded to locate the vehicle. Howev- Status: Charges for- gation. Lone Butte Casino parking The suspect then attempted investigate. At the time of er, they were unsuccessful. warded to the Prosecutor’s lot, and stole the vehicle. to leave the residence but reporting, the suspect was The vehicle was entered office. Page 6 Gila River Indian News April 5, 2019 Vigil and public meeting held in wake of the C.H. Cook Memorial Church fire

The informational meeting regarding the fire was held on March 30. Emma Hughes/GRIN

An aerial view of the C.H. Cook Memorial Church shows the extent of the fire damage.Courtesy of Cultural Resources The March 29 vigil included relatives of the late Charles Cook. Emma Hughes/GRIN Emma Hughes “My heart fell. We baptized along with his Program Director, who began gathering informa- detectives on Azul Street Gila River Indian News celebrated holi- siblings and notes that the presented the background tion on suspects. Utilizing and Cactus Street near the A vigil was held Fri- days there, we said funeral of Ira H. Hayes was of the church at a public surveillance cameras in the District 3 Elderly Com- day evening, March 29, for goodbye to loved held in the church as well. meeting held on Saturday surrounding areas, GRPD plex. The lighter has been the C.H. Cook Memorial ones, we brought Several Community morning, March 30 at the were able to get detailed sent to the DPS Crime Lab Church that had been de- families together members and visitors con- District 3 Head Start. descriptions the suspects. with the request that it be stroyed by a fire earlier in under the right tinued to share their heart- The public meeting 9:45 a.m. Chavez no- expedited for processing the week. The arson caused of marriage.” felt words, including Bie was held to give updates ticed three individuals of fingerprints. No further devastation among the - Gov. Stephen Roe Jackson, Community mem- of the arson by Gila River matching the suspect’s de- information was given as it Community and hundreds Lewis said upon ber, who recalled a family Police Department and Gila scription on Azul Street. is still an on-going investi- showed up to offer prayers learning of the that once traveled from the River Fire Department and 10:12 a.m. Officers gation. and share memories of the fire Netherlands to visit the his- to hear from the Communi- detained the suspects: two Many have speculated historical church which torical church after finding ty as well. juveniles and one adult. the arson to be a hate crime many had compared the ination form provided to out about it on the internet. Acting Chief Timothy 10:21 a.m. Officers and expressed concerns of tragic event to the loss of a the National Register of Among the attendees Chavez of GRPD gave a were en route to the local further threats or vandal- loved one. Historic Places which the at the vigil, was Rev. Steve timeline of the incident on station to interview the sus- ism to any more churches. The church was con- church was later added to Marsh, the great-great March 25. pects GRPD has made it clear structed in 1918, by the in 1975, nominated by the grandson of Charles Cook. 8:51 a.m. the time was 1:40 p.m. All three sus- that they believe this was Presbyterian church led Arizona State Parks. The “When I heard the news reported of suspects enter- pects were booked. an isolated incident with by Charles H. Cook, who C.H. Memorial Church was of what happened here, I ing the local gas station, On March 27 around no specific targets to the arrived in Sacaton in 1870 the oldest in the state. wept,” said Marsh. “I know Sacaton 76. 3 p.m., the lighter match- church or any denomina- intending to act as a mis- “It was a physical my family’s love for the na- 8:52 a.m. Fire dis- ing the description as the tion and that there are no sionary to the Community. structure that showed God’s tive population and for this patched to 31 Church Street one used by the suspects further targets towards any Cook preached and orga- love to this Community” place. It’s truly an honor for a structure fire. Once was located by the GRPD other church. nized the first church in said Rev. Martha Sadongei to hear the stories and the crews responded, officers 1889. While the congrega- who opened the vigil with impact that my grandfa- tion grew, there was a need prayer and remarks. Also in ther made but also how this to build a larger church attendance was Gov. Ste- Community impacted his which would be now phen Roe Lewis who ex- life.” known as the C.H. Memo- plained that he was on trav- Although the church rial. The building was al- el in Washington when he is on Community land, it is ready unique as it was one got the news of the church owned by the Presbyterian of the few two-story adobe arson. church of the Grand Can- yon and has been connected buildings in Arizona. Orig- “My heart fell. We Honey bees are a critical link in agricultural production. Pollination by inally constructed without celebrated holidays there, with the Community since managed honey bee colonies adds at least $15 billion to the value of electricity due to the nu- we said goodbye to loved its inception. With all the U.S. agriculture annually through increased yields and superiorquality merous large windows that ones, we brought families damage from the fire, there harvests. provided plenty of light and together under the right of is a good possibility that it built to hold 400 people marriage.” said Lewis. will be taken off the Na- As an Arizona tribe with deep but would often overflow He reminisced of tional Register according roots in agriculture, bees and pollinators in general play an for weddings and funerals. growing up, going to bible to Kyle Woodson, Cultur- al Resources Management integral part in the Gila River All according to the nom- school and having been Indian Community’s economic and cultural welfare. To

regulate managed beekeeping operations within the NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Community, the Community Council adopted the Apiary (RFP) CUSTODIAL SERVICES Registration Code, GR0119, on January 16, 2019.

Previous legislation regulating beekeeping activities was over 30 years

old, and it was important to ensure that the new code remained applicable, culturally relevant, functional, and enforceable while meeting the needs of the Community. Casa Blanca Community School is currently The Pesticide Control Office is responsible for enforcing the Apiary seeking bids for custodial services. Registration Code, and works closely with other Community agencies to Bids will be accepted until April 18, 2019 ensure that the placement of the apiaries do not violate Tribal trespass regulations or pose a nuisance to the Community.

at 1:00 p.m. (MST). For details, please review

the complete RFP at: For more information regarding the Apiary Registration Code, please visit us on the web at https://www.cbcschools.com/news#requestsforproposals www.GRICDEQ.org or contact the Pesticide Control Office at (520)5622234 April 5, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 7 free on freight trains. Many about this.) The Marico- tlemen who utilized Dahk Dahk, the Santan range also O’otham and Piipaash saw pa and Phoenix Railroad but during my lifetime has a Cougar Head/Mavit this as an opportunity to reached Phoenix on July 4, off-reservation cattlemen Mo’o and north of Olberg, tap into other markets and 1887. shipped in herds to graze there is a lone peak some boarded trains with the idea In the mid-1920s, a in our fields. Early spring have envisioned resem- of getting a better price for Southern Pacific (Arizona and fall were the busy bles a female breast and A’AGA their crops. In his annual Eastern) line was laid to shipping in and out times. is laughingly called an old Something to be told or talked about report, the Indian Agent connect the Santan and Ol- I remember upper and low- woman’s … you'll know it train crossed the Colora- noted that the practice of berg stops. Fourteen miles er walkways to load cat- when you see it. By Billy Allen do River into Yuma, Ari- “riding for free” was really south of Chandler and be- tle onto railroad cars with Information was taken In the not so distant zona. Within a few years a ploy to have the Natives low the Santan Mountains, two decks. “Dahk,” is an from The First Transcon- past, the railroad seemed to the railroad reached Gila serve as lookouts for wash- a large corral and loading O’otham word meaning tinental Railroad and The border our reservation on Bend/Hila Ben. Follow- outs and damage along the ramp was built. No sur- nose, it worked because of Abandoned Rails web- all sides. Today, the steel ing an old wagon road/ rails. (Maybe you can ask prise, it was entirely con- the nose-shaped peak due sites; The Pima Indians by rails and the wooden ties vohg which ran along the an elderly relative if they structed of railroad ties. east that some knew as Frank Russell; Peoples of are all gone, but some el- southern edge of Sierra Es- know more about this.) In This facility was known Miligan Dahk. Another ex- the Middle Gila by John ders remember the routes. trella, construction inched 1885, the Thirteenth Arizo- as Dock or Dahk. “Dock” planation was an American P. Wilson; Harry J. Win- As youngsters they saw the towards Maricopa Summit, na Legislature, also known worked as a place for load- settled near the peak and ters Jr.'s 'O'odham Place train chugging through the then continued down to the as the “thieving thirteenth” ing or unloading of cattle, built a house which gave Names: Meanings, Origins, community. In Casa Blan- new town site of Marico- appropriated monies for a and it was used for that rise to that name. It seems and Histories, Arizona and ca/Vahki when we used pa/Malikohba. Malikohba rail link from Phoenix to from the late 1950’s un- like O’otham have a habit Sonora; and Arizona Place to sleep outside at night, would serve as a hub with the Southern Pacific line in til 1964. Initially it was of naming mountains for Names by Will C. Barnes. I have a memory hearing connections to Tempe and Malikohba. Construction O’odham and Piipaash cat- body parts. In addition to the train whistle but keep eventually to Phoenix and began in Malikohba and in mind; my memory and Prescott. The laying of the when it reached the Gila/ hearing aren’t what they rails made enough of an Akimel, the O’otham and used to be. For some tribes impression upon the O’oth- Piipaash refused to grant railroads were extremely am and Piipaash that the permission to cross our destructive to their way of event was notched upon a reservation. Arizona’s del- Call 811 life. In an attempt to save calendar stick as the rail- egate in Congress worked their way of life tribes road inched towards Tuc- to get a “right-of-way” bill Before you dig! sabotaged construction, son in 1878-79. Railroad passed. The railroad de- launched attacks against construction began in Cal- cided to pay, in silver, for crews and settlements ifornia and the workforce the route through the res- along the rail route. But was primarily Chinese. ervation. Twelve Natives the O’otham and Piipaash The O’otham and Piipaash whose Sacate/Sacati fields farmers took the construc- felt serving as scouts for lay in the path were paid tion in stride, for the most the army was a better way $707.90 for land and crops. part and saw the railroad of supplementing their in- (My research couldn’t as another opportunity to come. When the railroad make sure if individuals or make life better and maybe ran north towards Tempe, the whole group received make some money. it skirted what was then this amount, and I couldn’t On the last day of Sep- the western edge of our find out the names of the tember in 1877, while the community’s boundary. In O’otham and Piipaash calendar said it was fall but an effort to maintain good landowners. Another op- the temperature was stuck relations, Southern Pacif- portunity to ask an elderly on summer, a construction ic allowed Natives to ride relative if they know more one simple call to 811 gets underground utility-owned lines marked for free. Whether you’re a homeowner or professional excavator, every Community members learn about healthy digging job requires a call — even small projects — so be sure to: • Call 811 at least two working days before starting any digging eating at nutrition health fair in Sacaton project • Wait for the site to be marked • Respect the marks • Dig with care

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Attendees visited several booths at the fair for information and other items. Emma Hughes/GRIN SAVE THE DATE 10TH ANNUAL CANCER Emma Hughes demos and a salsa contest. Gila River Indian News AWARENESS DAY EVENT The health fair brought to- The Nutrition Assis- gether programs to help “HONORING THE JOURNEY” tance Program hosted a continue the promotion of nutrition health fair at the healthy lifestyles and pre- Date: Saturday April 27,2019 Ira Hayes memorial park vention. Programs in atten- on Friday, March 22. The dance were Genesis, Injury Location: Ira Hayes Park health fair had a good turn- Prevention, WIC, Child Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm out, starting from 10 a.m. to Development & Education 1 p.m., with plenty of Com- support services, Gila Riv- munity members and em- er Health Care, Community *Honor Walk/5K Run 8am-9am ployees stopping by to visit Services Department Elder- (T-Shirts for Honor Walk/5K Run participants) the informational booths ly Nutrition Program. *Education Booths/Guest Speaker(s) which offered brochures Raffles were held and promotional incentives. throughout the event with *Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Some of the activities the prizes of cookware i.e included a two mile “well- mixing bowls, measuring ness walk” that began at 7 cups and spoons, utensils, If you would like additional information on the Education Booths or to volunteer, please contact Ms. Victoria Allison at (520) 610-1062. a.m., booth activities, food strainer.

Page 8 Gila River Indian News April 5, 2019 Provide Your Input! I-11 DRAFT TIER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND PRELIMINARY SECTION 4(f) EVALUATION (DRAFT TIER 1 EIS), Nogales to Wickenburg

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Renee Jackson, left, and Suzanne Jones, right, joined a panel at the conference. Emma Hughes/ About 60 women attended and listened to the panelists on March 23. Emma Hughes/GRIN GRIN Tribal Health Department hosts event under the theme, “honoring & uplifting women”

Emma Hughes Pee-Posh Youth Council as Gila River Indian News the 30th president as well as The Tribal Health De- the District 6 representative partment hosted “HerSpec- and elder Priscilla Antone, Tive” Women’s conference who is a retired licensed on Saturday, March 23. At Practical Nurse and served the District 3 Head Start on various boards and Center. Its themed as “hon- councils such as the Gila oring & uplifting women” River Health Care Board of to honor and acknowledge Directors, Gila River Tribal the Akimel O’otham and Council, Arizona Advisory Pee Posh women as well Council and currently the as celebrate the month of First Things First Advisory March as Women’s History Council. Month. While the event was The one-day event intended for women, Gov. was well attended by many Stephen Roe Lewis made women in the Community an appearance and shared a and began with a question few words about the event. panel of three women; “I see some amazing Celeste Jackson, an arti- women here, we need to san from District 6, Re- focus on this. This is about nee Jackson and Suzanne the future of our Commu- Jones, both from District nity; to support and mentor 5, who also shared their our young women.” personal stories and strug- gles as Indigenous women while engaging with the audience who also shared personal stories of struggle and empowerment. Following the panel lunch was served, which was a unique dish creat- ed by youth, Ericka Guz- man and Dennis Martinez who incorporated a more healthy and organic twist with a colorful wheat berry salad topped with a maple curry vinaigrette served alongside a white tepary, mushroom and kale soup. Many of the ingredients came from Ramona Farms. Once lunch concluded a presentation by Commu- nity Member and keynote speaker, Ginger Sunbird Martin from Bapchule, who earned a Bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies from Arizona State Univer- sity in 2003 and has since pursued her interests in the Gila River Indian Com- munity’s cultural history. Martin presented her work focusing on cultural diver- sity and inclusion training. The conference ended with a “Youth and Elder Di- alogue” with Precious Vi- cente, who currently serves on the Akimel O’odham/ Page 10 Gila River Indian News April 5, 2019 HEADLINES EXECUTIVE OFFICE Stephen Roe Lewis Robert Stone “Putting Our People First” Governor Lt. Governor Gov. Lewis speaks at Mayor Kate Gallego’s swearing in ceremony

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY GRIC LITTLE FREE LIBRARY EVERYONE IS INVITED TO TAKE A BOOK, RETURN A BOOK, SHARE A BOOK, AND DONATE BOOKS.

THE GOAL IS TO MAKE BOOKS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES AND TO ENCOURAGE THE DAILY HABIT OF READING.

Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis poses with Mayor Kate Gallego in Phoenix. Christopher Lomahquahu/ GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu “While 37 isn't the typ- Gila River Indian News ical age for an American mayor, Phoenix has had Kate Gallego, 37, was several mayors, who are sworn-in as the new Mayor my age or younger,” Gal- of Phoenix before a packed lego said, “Here, hard work audience at the Orpheum matters more than your last Theater on March 21. name, your age, your gen- Chief Presiding Judge der, or where you went to B. Don Taylor III adminis- school.” Visit a Little Free Library at each GRIC District tered the oath of office, as After the ceremony, a Service Center! If you notice a library that Gallego was joined by her reception was held in the needs books or repair please call the son Michael and parents, main entrance of Phoenix Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis con- Tribal Education Department Jim and Judy Widland. City Hall where guests con- gratulates Gallego following 520-562-3662. Thank you! “Like the city does for gratulated Gallego. his address. Christopher Lo- so many visitors it left an mahquahu/GRIN impression on me. So, 15 years ago, after I graduated college, Phoenix is where I wanted to go start my next chapter,” said Gallego. Gallego said Phoenix offers opportunities for col- lege graduates and profes- sionals, looking to get their start in a city that is on the rise. “I know I’m not alone in that experience so many people come here for the same reasons. Phoenix is a city where anyone can come and make a differ- ence,” said Gallego. Gov. Stephen Roe THIK O' ÑEOKCHUL Lewis was invited to speak at Gallego’s inauguration and shared his enthusiasm for the Community’s con- (LET'S READ) tinued partnership with the City of Phoenix. G R O W I N G R E A D E R S A N D D E V E L O P I N G L E A D E R S “Phoenix and the Gila River Indian Community have been partners for a long time as governments, as communities, our deci- sions impact each other,” said Lewis, “So I appreci- ate the opportunity to share with you my thoughts and interactions with your new mayor and to be a small part of this historic moment in your history.” Lewis also highlighted Gallego’s leadership as a member of city council. April 5, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 11 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • March 20, 2019 ACTION SHEET tion Officer, And The U.S. Bureau Of Indian Affairs (H&SSC forwards to Council to send a delegation to Community Council; P.O. Box 2138; Sacaton, Regarding Maintenance And Minor Construction attend utilizing Dues & Delegations) Arizona 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) Activities On Existing Western Area Power Admin- Presenters: Health & Social Standing Committee 562-9729 istration Transmission Lines And Facilities Located APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA CALL TO ORDER On The Gila River Indian Reservation, Maricopa And >4. HB 2570 (H&SSC motions to forward to Council The First Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Pinal Counties, Arizona (G&MSC forwards to Council with a recommendation to direct Public Policy Part- Council held Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in the with recommendation for approval, NRSC and CRSC ners to support passage of HB2570 and that OGC Community Council Chambers at the Governance concur) draft and submit a resolution supporting HB2570) Center in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by Lt. Presenter: Barnaby Lewis, Larry Benallie Presenters: Office of the General Counsel Governor Robert Stone at 9:15 a.m. APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA INVOCATION >3. A Resolution Approving A Settlement Agreement >5. District One Letter Of Appointment To The Law Provided by Councilwoman Pamela Johnson Among Ira H. Hayes Memorial Applied Learning Cen- Enforcement Citizens Advisory Board For Sylvia ROLL CALL ter, Inc., Pima Leasing & Financing Corporation, And Antone (LSC motioned to forward the letter of ap- Sign-in Sheet Circulated The Gila River Indian Community (G&MSC forwards pointment for District One Sylvia Antone to the Law Executive Officers Present: to Council with recommendation for approval with Enforcement Citizens Advisory Board to Council with Governor Stephen R. Lewis (10:50) adjustments) recommendation for approval) Lt. Governor Robert Stone Presenter: Ronald Rosier Presenters: Citizens Advisory Board Members Council Members Present: APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA D1-Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; >4. A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 To 6. NCAI Executive Planning Session Delegation, D3-Rodney Jackson (10:20); D4-Monica Antone, Section II Of The Gila River Indian Community’s Prior Lake, MN Barney Enos, Jr., Jennifer Allison, Pamela Johnson; “Employee Policies And Procedures Reference Presenters: Community Council D5-Marlin Dixon, Thomas White; D6-Charles Gold- Guide” By Adding A Section Entitled “Department MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DELEGATE tooth, Terrance Evans; D7-Devin Redbird Directors” (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- COUNCILWOMAN MONICA ANTONE Council Members Absent: mendation for approval with changes to the spread- [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] D3- Carolyn Williams; D5-Janice Stewart, Lawrence sheet) 7. Community Criminal Activity White, Sr.; D6- Anthony Villareal, Sr. Presenter: Thomas Murphy Presenters: Community Council APPROVAL OF A GENDA APPROVED MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HAVE APPROVED AS AMENDED >5. A Resolution Designating Nine Parcels Contain- OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to ing 171.4893 Acres More Or Less, Of Reservation STRENGTHEN ARTICLE 15.B.4, 5-minutes) Land In District Six For The Purpose Of Establishing FOR ENOUGH CAUSE BASED ON REPORTS Temporary Construction Easements and Tempo- COMMUNITY’S CONCERN TO EXCLUDE >1. November 2018 Head Start Monthly Report rary Construction Access To the Gila River Indian THESE NONMEMBERS Presenter: Isaac Salcido Community Department Of Land Use Planning And MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HAVE ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Zoning For the Purpose of Design And Construction OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL START THE >2. December 2018 Head Start Monthly Report Of Drainage Systems And Applicable Appurtenances PROCESS OF FORMULATING A BANISHMENT Presenter: Isaac Salcido (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for ORDINANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA approval with additional information and corrected MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HAVE >3. K-12 Quarter 2 Report SY 2018-2019 date) LEGISLATIVE STANDING COMMITTEE Presenters: Trina Hart, Jeffery Thornburg Presenter: Norman Brewer INFORM THE COUNCIL, THEIR PLANS ON ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA EITHER ADOPTING A NEW CONSTITUTION >4. Travel Report, 1st Quarter – Fiscal Year 2019 >6. A Resolution Rescinding GR-142-11 And Approv- OR AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller ing The Revised Tribal Election Program’s Election MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DIRECT ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Official’s Handbook For Election Officials (LSC mo- GOVERNOR LEWIS ADDRESS THE MATTERS >5. GRIC – Urban Members Rpt 1st Q tioned to forwards to Council with recommendation OF PUBLIC SAFETY INCIDENT COMMAND, Presenter: Anthony Newkirk for approval) CLEAN UP COORDINATION AND ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Nadine Shelde ASSOCIATED SERVICE THROUGH AND >6. Gila River Sand & Gravel Quarterly Report FY-18 APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA AMONG THE DEPARTMENT; AND BRING Qtr 4 >7. A Resolution Approving The Petition For Mem- BACK TO COUNCIL HOW HE WILL ENSURE Presenter: Michael Morago, Bob Gazis bership For Gustavo Ortiz McGeisey Into The Gila ACCOUNTABILITY TO COUNCIL BY THE ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA River Indian Community (LSC motioned to forward to EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND COMMUNITY 7. State Legislative Update and Recommendations Council with recommendation for approval) GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS THAT THERE (Executive Session) Presenter: Sheila A. Valenzuela IS TIMELY SUPPORT AND FOLLOW UP TO Presenters: Public Policy Partners, Office of the APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA RESIDENTIAL INCIDENCES WITHOUT General Counsel ORDINANCES HASSLE AND ARE SUPPORTIVE TO MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO TABLE UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEMBERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED OR HAVE MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECU- NEW BUSINESS BEEN AFFECTED BY CRIMES AND VIOLENCE TIVE SESSION MOTION MADE AND SECOND to enter Executive WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY 8. Monthly Financial Activity Report ending February Session MINUTES 2019 (Executive Session) >1. Sun Valley Master Lease (Executive Session) 1. February 28, 2019 (Special) Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller (EDSC forwards to Council in Executive Session) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenter: David White, WHPDA Board of Directors WITH CORRECTION MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECU- ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. March 6, 2019 (Regular) TIVE SESSION MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECU- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE RESOLUTIONS TIVE SESSION 3. March 7, 2019 (Special) >1. A Resolution Approving A Limited Waiver Of Sov- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO SUN VALLEY MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE ereign Immunity For The Purpose Of Any Mediation MARINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO WITH CORRECTIONS Or Other Legal Action To Enforce An Order, Award CONTINUE ANNOUNCEMENTS Or Relief Arising From Mediation Action Pursuant OVERSEEING THE PREMISES FORMALLY > COUNCIL CONCERNS REGARDING VIOLENCE To The Terms Of The Investment Management SUBJECT TO LEASE #B-GR-71 IN ORDER TO WITHIN THE COMMUNITY Health Care Claims Audit Services Agreement To Be CONTINUE OPERATING THE WILD HORSE MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO SUSPEND THE Entered Into Between The Employee Benefit Trust PASS MOTOR SPORTS PARK TO OVERSEE THE RULES AND ADD THIS ITEM TO THE AGENDA TO Of The Gila River Indian Community And BMI Audit RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BONDURANT RACING ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY Services, LLC. (G&MSC forwards to Council with SCHOOL AND TO DEVELOP A LONG TERM BUSI- INVOLVING CRIME recommendation for approval with corrections) NESS AND LAND USE PLAN AND [LT. GOVERNOR ROBERT STONE CALLED FOR A Presenter: Linda Sauer SUBMIT WITHIN 90-DAYS 1-HOUR BREAK. GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEW- APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA >2. District Three Letter Of Appointment To The IS RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 12:30 P.M. TO >2. A Resolution Authorizing The Governor And The Planning & Zoning Commission For Antonelli Anton ENTERTAIN NEW BUSINESS ITEM #7.] Tribal Historic Preservation Officer To Be Signatories (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation ADJOURNMENT To The Programmatic Agreement Among The U.S. for approval) MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:41 P.M. Department Of Energy-Western Area Power Admin- Presenter: Sharon Lewis * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) istration And The Gila River Indian Community, Gila APPROVED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA River Indian Community-Tribal Historic Preserva- >3. 2019 HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation Page 12 Gila River Indian News April 5, 2019

Press Release PHOENIX – On March 26, 2019, Vince On Aug. 28, 2016, Tohono O’odham both California and New Mexico. Ac- al for our loved ones. If you have fam- Rivera, 28, of Sacaton, Ariz., a mem- Press Release cordingly, he was legally prohibited SACATON MAN SENTENCED TO Police Department officers responded ily plots past the boundaries and you ber of the Gila River Indian Community, HAVASUPAI TRIBAL MEMBER SEN- to a residence in the San Xavier Dis- from possessing firearms and ammu- desire to continue to bury your loved 137 MONTHS’ IMPRISONMENT FOR was sentenced by U.S. District Judge TENCED TO PRISON FOR ASSAULT- nition. BURGLARY WITH FIREARM trict of the Tohono O’odham Nation ones past the boundaries, our recom- John J. Tuchi to over eight years in ING OFFICER regarding a domestic violence assault. The investigation in this case was con- mendation is to acquire approval from prison, to be followed by three years of ducted by the Navajo Nation Division of PHOENIX – Travis Lee Kisto, 40, of Officers found the victim in severe pain the Bureau of Indian Affairs, due to this supervised release. Rivera had previ- PHOENIX – This week, Lone Arrow with a severely lacerated lip that was Public Safety and the Federal Bureau land is allotted land and is not part of Sacaton, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. ously pleaded guilty to robbery. During Hastings, 29, of Supai Village, Ariz., of Investigation. The prosecution was District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to hanging by a small piece of skin. She the Parish. the robbery, Rivera attacked the victim was sentenced by U.S. District Judge stated that during an argument she had handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Al- The other recommendation is to start a 137 months in prison for crimes he with a machete, causing permanent Susan M. Brnovich to eight months of exander Samuels, District of Arizona, committed on the Gila River Indian with Oliver, he threw her down on the new family plot in the designated area injuries to the victim. imprisonment, to be followed by three bed, choked her with one hand, and Phoenix. of the Parish cemetery. If you have any Community. Judge Humetewa sen- The investigation in this case was years of supervised release. Hastings tenced Kisto to 120 months for felon then bit her bottom lip. questions, please let me know. Thank conducted by the Gila River Police had previously pleaded guilty to as- The investigation in this case was Press Release You! in possession of a firearm and 105 Department. The prosecution was han- sault on a federal officer. months for burglary, and ordered that conducted by agents of the Federal NAVAJO MAN SENTENCED TO 20 Daryl Jose, St. Peter Parish Chief dled by Raynette Logan, Assistant U.S. On Dec. 5, 2017, two officers with Bureau of Investigation and detectives 17 months of the burglary sentence Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office YEARS PRISON FOR AGGRAVATED run consecutive to the sentence for from the Tohono O’odham Nation Po- SEXUAL ABUSE BY FORCE DSO Attorney leaves GRIC of Justice Services arrested Hastings lice Department. The prosecution was the firearm. Judge Humetewa further Press Release for public intoxication in violation of PHOENIX– On March 26, 2019, Frank- sentenced Kisto to concurrent, three- handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys ie Nez, 38, of Sanders, Ariz., was sen- the Havasupai Tribal Code. During Raquel Arellano and Stefani K. Hep- year terms of supervised release. Kisto SAN CARLOS MAN SENTENCED TO the course of the arrest, Hastings as- tenced by U.S. District Judge Steven P. had previously pleaded guilty to both 20 YEARS FOR SECOND DEGREE ford, District of Arizona, Tucson. Logan to 20 years in prison, followed saulted one of the federal officers by, felonies. MURDER among other things, kicking the officer by life time supervised release. Nez On March 1, 2018, Kisto unlawfully in the face. Press Release had previously pleaded guilty to aggra- entered the victim’s home on the Gila PHOENIX – On March 25, 2019, Leon The investigation in this case was con- vated sexual abuse by force. River Indian Community while carrying Arthur Dosela, 51, of San Carlos, Ariz., ducted by the Federal Bureau of Inves- TUBA CITY MAN SENTENCED TO On Feb. 25, 2018, Nez forced his way a modified and stolen shotgun. Kisto, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge tigation. The prosecution was handled 42 MONTHS FOR ILLEGALLY POS- into the elderly victim’s home and sex- a felon, demanded the victim’s purse Steven P. Logan to prison for 20 years by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander SESSING FIREARMS AND AMMUNI- ually assaulted her. Nez and the victim and began going through her belong- followed by five years of supervised re- Samuels, District of Arizona, Phoenix. TION are enrolled members of the Navajo ings before ultimately discharging the lease. Dosela had previously pleaded Nation. firearm in the home. Responding law guilty to second degree murder. Press Release PHOENIX – Joshua Felkins, of Tuba The investigation in this case was con- enforcement had to utilize tear gas and On Sept. 15, 2016, Dosela, an en- City, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. ducted by the Navajo Nation Police De- a K-9 to get Kisto to exit the residence rolled member of the San Carlos TOHONO O’ODHAM TRIBAL MEM- District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to 42 partment and Federal Bureau of Inves- and submit to arrest. Kisto and the vic- Apache Tribe, argued with the victim at BER SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR months of imprisonment, to be followed tigation. The prosecution was handled tim are enrolled members of the Gila the victim’s residence on the San Car- ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION AND by three years of supervised release. by Kiyoko Patterson, Assistant U.S. Defense Services Office would like to ASSAULT RESULTING IN SERIOUS Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. River Indian Community. los Apache Community. As a result of Felkins had previously pleaded guilty extend our farewell wishes to Melanie The investigation in this case was con- the argument, Dosela threw a flamma- BODILY INJURY to being a felon in possession of fire- Yazza. She served the Community as ducted by the Gila River Police Depart- ble liquid onto the victim and thereafter arms and ammunition. Burial Notice ment. The prosecution was handled ignited the liquid. The victim died from TUCSON, Ariz. – On March 11, 2019, On May 24, 2017, Navajo tribal law a DSO attorney for 12 years, amassing by Christine D. Keller, Assistant U.S. the resulting burn injuries. Brian Xavier Oliver, 26, of Tucson, enforcement and the Federal Bureau St. Peter Parish Church a very successful record in trial litiga- Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. The investigation in this case was con- Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District of Investigation conducted a search Dear St. Peter Parishioners: tion, especially in felony trials. DSO is Judge James A. Soto to 27 months’ RE: St. Peter Cemetery ducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, of Felkins’ residence in Tuba City, committed to the service of its clients Press Release the San Carlos Police Department and imprisonment to be followed by a term As I have announced previously to you, pursuant to a federal search warrant. and Melanie set that example with her the Arizona Department of Public Safe- of three years supervised release. Oli- Inside the residence, officers and in regards to the burial of your loved SACATON MAN SENTENCED TO ty. The prosecution was handled by As- ver previously pleaded guilty to assault ones in the cemetery. excellent service. She will be moving OVER 8 YEARS FOR ROBBERY agents found two firearms and dozens sistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Simon, of an intimate and dating partner by of rounds of ammunition. At the time St. Peter Parish has no jurisdiction of on to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian WITH A MACHETE District of Arizona, Phoenix. strangulation and assault resulting in the land past the boundaries that has of the search, Felkins had previously Community. She will be missed. - DSO serious bodily injury. been convicted of felony offenses in been designated for the Parish for buri- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT endured with staff, family, friends and interested in providing comments to SUMMONS SUMMONS TO APPEAR SUMMONS TO APPEAR strangers. We all knew this day would the ordinance please attend the Leg- Casa Blanca Community School come. It’s not easy, but Leo made it. islative Standing Committee on April IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMU- IN THE MATTER OF: J.S. S.P. T.P. IN THE MATTER OF: J.S. • Assistant Principal Her made it to the great divine. This is 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM or contact your NITY COURT Minor (s), Concerning: Mason Peters- • Bus Driver Minor(s), Concerning: Julian Saiza- so because he made peace with him- Councilmember and/or the Chairman STATE OF ARIZONA Father Father • Business Manager self and others. of the Legislative Standing Committee, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE • Elementary Teachers (1-4) THE Ak-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY THE Ak-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY At this time I would like to thank every- Anthony C. Villareal, Sr. Written com- OF, TO: Mason Peters • ESS Instructional Assistant one, family and friends, who prayed, ments may be sent to the Office of the Petitioner/Plaintiff TO: Julian Saiza • ESS Teacher listened, voiced, sang, donated, shook General Counsel, Post Office Box 97, ADRIEN JASON CHASE Case No.: CC19-001 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and • Instructional Assistant our hands, hugged us, cried and were Sacaton, Arizona 85147. Respondent/Defendant YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and • Kindergarten Teacher required to appear before the Court at simply there for my sons and I, your CASE Number: PB-2019-0008-DE required to appear before the Court at the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court, How to Apply: blessings of concerned then and now TITLE 4 CIVIL For more information and online appli- the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court, Located at 45525 W. Farrell RD, Ak- are deeply appreciated. The services NOTICE OF HEARING Located at 45525 W. Farrell RD, Ak- cation please visit: www.cbcschools. provided by GRIC are outstanding. COURTS AND PROCEDURE Please take notice that a(n) Answer/ Chin, Arizona on Thursday the 23rd com My Leo I will miss you each day, but Response Hearing has been sched- Chin, Arizona on Thursday the 23rd day of May 2019, at 8:30 a.m. for a Benefits: I remember your words to us, “Get it Chapter 2. Sovereign Immunity, Arbi- uled in the Gila River Indian Com- day of May 2019, at 8:30 a.m. for a Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insur- Preliminary Hearing. straight with yourself and your house. tration and Tort Claims munity Court. This matter has been Preliminary Hearing. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE LE- ance, 401K Retirement Plan, Compet- I’m in a room filled with love, take care scheduled at the place and time set itive Salaries. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE LE- GAL COUNSEL REPRESENT YOU. of one another and one day we’ll meet 4.201. Findings and Purpose forth below: GAL COUNSEL REPRESENT YOU. School Information: again. 4.202. Definitions Monday, April 8, 2019 at 9:30 AM IF YOU. CANNOT AFFORD LEGAL School is located 15 miles from Phoe- May God bless each of you. Thank 4.203. General Principles of Sovereign in Courtroom I, AKIMEL O’OTHAM IF YOU. CANNOT AFFORD LEGAL COUNSEL, THE COURT MAY AP- nix Metropolitan Area (15-minute you, Immunity LODITHA KUD KI, COUNSEL, THE COURT MAY AP- POINT LEGAL COUNSEL AT NO drive). Doreen Allison 4.204. Exceptions to General Princi- 721 West Seed Farm Road Contact Information: POINT LEGAL COUNSEL AT NO COST TO YOU. ples of Sovereign Immunity Sacaton, AZ. COST TO YOU. For additional information regarding a NOTIFICATION 4.205. Determination of application position, contact the Office of Human of Sovereign Immunity in Community Resources at 480.403.8595 ext. 2512. The Legislative Standing Committee will be considering amendments to Court Matters IN LOVING MEMORY Title 4, Courts and Procedure to add 4.206. Arbitration of Community Con- In loving memory of Leo B. Manuel Jr. provisions in Chapter 2, Sovereign tracts Our beloved Leo left us on 02-14-2019 Immunity, Arbitration and Tort Claims 4.207. Tort Claim Procedures for Casi- at approximately 9:40 am at our home at their regularly scheduled meeting on no Patrons in Sacaton, AZ. For those of you who April 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM. A copy of 4.208. Effective Date knew Leo, you knew he lived a fast, the proposed ordinance in its entirety simple life. During the final couple of is available for review at all District years he and I saw many blessings Service Centers and the Community throughout the medical procedures he Council Secretary’s Office. If you are April 5, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 13

ROBOTICS ACADEMY Department of Land Use AND Planning and Zoning AVIATION CAMP The Tribal Education Department is happy to announce we will be accepting applications for the 2019 Robotics Academy and Aviation Camp held in Huntsville, Alabama, July 14-19, 2019. To participate, 2019 HOMESITE ASSIGNMENT ANNUAL UPDATES you must be an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community and attending school to participate in this ONCE IN A LIFE TIME camp experience. Community Members who are We are searching for the following students to submit an application assigned a Tribal Homesite Lot telling us why you would be the perfect candidate! must complete an annual update. 10 – Elementary/Junior High Students (Ages:12-14 only) 10 – High School Students (Ages: 15-18 only) LUPZ Subdivision If selected, all finalist will be required to attend an in-person interview. Administration Team will be in To apply, go to the online application: Districts 1-6 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GRIC2019CAMP in March & April of 2019 Or you pick up an application at the Tribal Education Department at: 555 B. St. Sacaton, AZ 85147 Please call to

Application Deadline: May 10, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. set an appointment. You may also complete an annual update by visiting the Interview Dates: May 17-18, 2019 (Times will be scheduled appropriately) Department at the Executive Ki’Bldg. #2 291 W. Casa Blanca Rd. Sacaton, AZ

Annual updates are required to ensure current data is updated for contact purposes per GRIC Homesite Ordinance 20.208A.

Please contact the Tribal Education Department if you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process or camp experience at 520-562-3662 or (520) 562-6003 email at [email protected]

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