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Culture and Language Cohort Page 3 Robotics Tournament Page 4 Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Thirty-seven Gila River Indian Community students were recognized for their academic achievements at the 2017 Chief Azul Scholar & Citizenship Award Banquet held on May 5 at the Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino’s Event Center. GRBC Broadcast Thomas R. Throssell Community students at the 2017 formed by Priscilla Antone. students’ hard work and congrat- Viewer Guide Gila River Indian News Chief Azul Scholar & Citizenship The evening was filled with ulated them on their achievement. Page 5 Award Banquet. speeches from tribal dignitaries Also in attendance were a Around 200 family, friends, The event, which was hosted Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, Lt Gov. number of GRIC Council Rep- Caregiver training and Gila River Indian Community by GRIC’s Tribal Education De- Monica Antone, District 1 Coun- resentatives including Rodney dignitaries filled Vee Quiva Hotel partment, began with a welcoming cil Representative Arzie Hogg, Jackson of District 3, Carol Schurz held in District 5 and Casino’s Event Center, on the speech from TED Director Isaac and special guest speaker Ginger evening of May 5, to recognize Salcido followed by a blessing per- Martin, who each applauded the Continued on Page 12 the academic achievements of 37 Page 6 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take public comment at Loop 202 hearing Huhugam Heritage The Corps must consider the direct and indirect impacts of freeway to waterways says Gov. Lewis Center Arizona Department of Transpor- Gibbs said the Corp evaluates Page 7 tation, which has applied under every potential impact the pro- the Clean Water Act for a permit posed project poses before issuing Food distributors from the Corp to continue with a permit. construction of the freeway proj- “[We] undertake a public in- recognized ect. terest in our determination that Page 8 When an agency proposes involves a weighing of all fac- building infrastructure that will tors relevant to the project,” said Homes receive cross any waterways, it is neces- Gibbs, “In meeting our regulatory sary for them to obtain a permit responsibility the Corp is neither upgrades from the Corps, as described in a project proponent nor a project Page 9 Section 404(b)1 of the CWA re- opponent.” view process. The public hearing came at Gila River Police According to GRIC Commu- the response of the Community’s nications & Public Affairs Office Department of Land Use Planning Department issues press release, Section 404(b)1 pro- and Zoning, which has voiced its Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN hibits the discharge of “dredged or concerns with the Corps over the body cams Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis addresses the audience at a public hear- fill materials,” from flowing into potential runoff of water from Page 12 ing hosted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on May 9. waters of the United States, which South Mountain that may mix Christopher Lomahquahu Engineers at the District 6 Komat- includes rivers, streams and wash- with freeway runoff and flow onto Community Council Gila River Indian News ke Boys & Girls Club on May 9. es. Community lands. Representatives from the U.S. Col. Kirk Gibbs of the Los According to the Communi- Actions Sheets Gila River Indian Commu- Army Corps of Engineers listened Angeles District of the United ty press release Gov. Stephen Roe nity members came out to voice to a myriad of comments regard- State Corp of Engineers was pres- Lewis said, “The Corps must con- Page 15 their concerns at a public hearing ing the construction of the South ent to address the concerns at the hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Mountain Freeway project. public hearing. Continued on Page 10 Present at the meeting was the Follow GRHC on social media: Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE 1 (800) 259-3449

n Memorial ay we all come together to remember the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. As Americans and Community members we will never forget the sacrifice they made to defend our liberties. reedom has a price and those men and women handed ncle Sam a blank check and paid with their lives. Its a beautiful thing when we can all unite in the memory of our countrys bravest and brightest. They live forever in the spirit of independence and we will be eternally grateful.

In the great tradition of Native American soldiers those heroes from the Gila River Indian Community stand among the most valiant. e remember Matthew B. uan who died in urope during orld ar I. e was the first Arionan to die in the war and one of the men we honor today. The list of fallen soldiers from Gila River continued through orld ar II ietnam and recent conflicts. e think of Billy arris and oe ackson two soldiers linked by bravery and sacrifice. The entire Community felt their passing and we think of their families and the families of other fallen soldiers.

ach of our families has its stories A son who went off to war and served with distinction. A daughter for whom service meant more than self. A relative we never got the chance to know well but who we regard with deep pride every single time we hear the name. In my family that man is Corporal Richard Lewis. I never met my grandfathers brother but he has inspired me all the same. Corporal Lewis also was a friend of Ira ayes. e served as a member of the irst Marine ivision Reinforced. My grandads brother enlisted in orld ar II and fought in battles at Tulagi Gavutu Tanambogo lorida and Guadalcanal. Richard Lewis fought until a midanuary day in when he was killed in action. is death marked the first time a Pima Indian was killed in the Pacific theater in orld ar II. A few months later in a letter home to his family Ira ayes spoke of being moved to tears by his friends willingness to give his life to protect our freedom.

n this day be proud of our Community members serving in the military and for those who never made it back home. Thank a soldier and support our veteran groups because they are our courageous protectors and the champions of freedom. Thank you very much for your service and have a blessed Memorial ay.

Governor Stephen Roe Lewis

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Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital • Komatke Health Center • Ak-Chin Clinic CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017 If you need medical assistance, visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital or call 911. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 30th, 2017.

Family Summer Health Event • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 am -2 pm Location and Dates Dist. 7 • May 9th and May 11th Dist. 4 • June 13th and June 15th Dist. 1 • July 11th and July 13th Dist. 6 • May 23rd Dist. 3 • June 20th and June 22nd Ak-Chin • July 18th and July 20th Dist. 5 • June 6th and June 8th Dist. 2 • June 27th and June 29th For more information, contact Robin Henry, FNP Community Outreach Mobile Unit 520.610.2379.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH GRIC MEMBER EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS May is Mental Health Awareness Month and was first During the month of April 2017, several Community observed 68 years ago by Mental Health America to members were hired into the GRHC team and welcomed raise awareness about mental health conditions and the into GRHC’s Security, Medical Transportation, Food Services, importance of good mental health for everyone. Mental Environmental Services, Patient Registration, and Customer Health America’s theme for Mental Health Month 2017 Service departments. is “Risky Business.” Questions to ask yourself, “Is this particular behavior a risky behavior for me or someone I love? If Many more positions are available for Community members! it is, what can I do about it before it harms me or someone else?” Visit us online at grhc.org/careers, and apply today, or you Information on the “Risky Business” of marijuana use, prescription drug can email us [email protected]. Prefer to speak to someone? misuse, internet addiction, compulsive buying, and other topics can be Call us at (520) 562-3321 ext. 1342 to speak with a Human found at the Mental Health America website at nami.org. Resource Recruiter today.

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Gila River Health Care Phone: 520.562.3321 P.O.Box 38 Sacaton, AZ 85147 grhc.org May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Tribal Education Department congratulates Culture and Language Cohort

ca. Dr. Marlene Tromp is the dean of the ASU New College of Inter- disciplinary Arts and Sciences, which adminis- tered the GRIC Governor cohort program. Stephen Roe Lewis “I am so hon- Lt. Governor ored to be here Monica L. Antone today,” she said. Community Council “Of all the things Representatives that I have had District 1 the pleasure to Arzie Hogg work on at ASU, Joey Whitman this is one of the District 2 things of which I Carol Schurz am most proud. District 3 … The people Carolyn Williams who lived on this Rodney Jackson land before the District 4 institution was Jennifer Allison even here deserve Christopher Mendoza to have the com- Barney Enos, Jr. Nada Celaya mitment of the institution and de- Mikhail Sundust/GRIN District 5 serve to have the Robert Stone The Culture and Language Cohort, from left to right: Priscilla Espinoza, Arlanna Jackson, Marcella Hoover, Starleen Franklin Pablo, Sr. institution give Brian E. Davis, Sr. Somegustava, Hudunig Antone, Donovan Kyyitan, Nina Allison, and Edwardine Thomas. back to them.” Marlin Dixon Dr. Bryan Mikhail Sundust classrooms. Students took some is going to mean so much to our District 6 Gila River Indian News elective classes at ASU, but core community in the future.” Brayboy, the director of the ASU Anthony Villareal, Sr. classes were taught at various Lt. Gov. Monica Antone said, Center for Indian Education, gave Sandra Nasewytewa the program legs and set it on a Eight college graduates car- convenient locations within the “I’m really proud of all of you Charles Goldtooth course to success. Congratulating ried their O’otham heritage with Gila River Indian Community that stuck it out. No matter what, the graduates at the celebratory District 7 pride as they crossed the gradua- such as St. Peter Indian Mission you guys stuck it out and attended Devin Redbird luncheon, he said, “Commence- tion platform this month. School or the District 3 Head your classes to make it happen.” ment is not the end, commence- Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer With the turn of a tassel, stu- Start. The program took consid- ment means to begin, and it’s the Shannon White, dents of the Gila River Culture “This was the first of its kind erable effort and sacrifice on beginning of something really Community Council Secretary and Language Cohort became program that ASU has ever done, the part of the ASU instructors, important for your community Gila River Indian News graduates of Arizona State Uni- holding classes on an Indian res- who traveled from their offices and ASU is so proud to be a part June M. Shorthair versity, thanks to a unique pro- ervation,” said Gov. Lewis. “We in Phoenix or Tempe to the rural of what you all have built and [email protected] gram that brought college classes knew that this meant so much and towns of Sacaton and Casa Blan- Director of CPAO continue to build.” (520) 562-9851 to the reservation. Roberto A. Jackson At a special recognition cer- [email protected] emony May 4, the GRIC Tribal Managing Editor Education Department congratu- (520) 562-9719 lated the students for their years Mikhail Sundust [email protected] of dedication and hard work. Community Newsperson “We’re honored…to be in (520) 562-9717 your presence and see you com- Christopher Lomahquahu plete this program,” said Gov. [email protected] Stephen Roe Lewis at the recog- Community Newsperson (520) 562-9718 nition luncheon. Thomas R. Throssell The cohort comprises Gila [email protected] River Indian Community mem- Community Newsperson bers Nina Allison, Hudunig An- (520) 562-9852 tone, Marcella Hall, Arlanna Gina Goodman [email protected] Jackson, Donovan Kyyitan, Star- GRIN Secretary II leen Somegustava, Edwardine (520) 562-9715 Thomas, and Priscilla Espinoza. Write to: Graduates earned a Bachelor Editor, GRIN P.O. Box 459 of Arts in Interdisciplinary Stud- Sacaton, AZ 85147 ies with an emphasis on Indian Published letters or columns do not neces- Education. The goal of the cohort sarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or Gila River Indian Community. is to develop O’otham culture and LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes language teachers for schools on letters and columns from readers. Let- the reservation. ters should be limited to 200 words and “I think you guys have set be in good taste. Material that could be history for our community,” said libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed Lt. Gov. Monica Antone. “You with the writer’s true name, address and guys now are going to give back telephone number in the event GRIN to those young children that we may need to contact the writer. Only talk about, using our language.” the name of the writer will be printed in Gov. Lewis said, “You’re go- the paper. Letters or columns without a complete signature, name, address or ing to help all these other students phone number will not be acceptable to find themselves, who they are as GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves O’otham and Pee Posh people, the right to edit submitted materials for through education.” grammar, spelling and content. Participants in the cohort Gila River Indian Community spent years earning their degree P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 – many while working full time (520)562-9715 jobs – taking classes in the eve- www.gricnews.org nings and studying on the week- Material published in the Gila River Indian ends or late into the night. News may not be reproduced in any form without consent from the Gila River Indian What made the program spe- Community cial was the tight bond formed between the Community and ASU. An agreement brought the college campus to Community Page 4 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Gila River students grab top placings at robotics tournament said Kinnamon. “[They were just] elated that they placed and you know, it didn’t matter what place you got, they are just happy that they finished, that was the key.” In the LAV category, two SMS teams were able to grab 1st and 2nd place in the tournament. First place went to Quincy Randall, Jacob Ochoa, and Josiah Ochoa. Second place went Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN to Jayce Makil and Darrius Lt. Gov. Monica Antone congratulated students on their Ameelyehah. hard work and wished them luck at the tournament. On the afternoon of May 6, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis made a surprise vis- it to RoboRAVE’s awards assembly, to visit the Com- munity students and share a GRIC Photo meal with them. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis greeted the Gila River Indian Community students at the “He let the kids know RoboRAVE competition. that they are important,” Thomas R. Throssell many smart people can be robots against their first said Kinnamon. “That was Gila River Indian News in one state,” said Adri- opponent and won. Short- an awesome moment.” an. “And then you think ly after they faced their The students headed about [how] many other second opponent and lost, back home on May 7 and Around 50 students, states [there are], and then which bumped them out of are already looking forward hailing from different once you think outside of the tournament and into 5th towards the next competi- schools in the Gila River the country, you are going place. tion. Indian Community, were against so many different “Oh those girls, they “We are going on our up bright and early on May people that could match were just dying because fifth year,” said Kinnamon. 4, loading their luggage [you] and go above you, they were [so happy], then “It is just getting better and Photo Courtesy Sacaton Middle School onto charter buses in prepa- and it is just really excit- the next team comes in… better.” ration for a lengthy 8-hour ing,” he said. and they got bumped out,” Students competed in the 2017 U.S. RoboRave in Albu- journey to one of the most From May 5 – 6, stu- querque, N.M. competitive robotics com- dents from SES, SMS, petitions in the country, the Gila Crossing Community 2017 U.S. RoboRAVE held School, St. Peter’s, Cesar in Albuquerque, N.M. Chavez High School, and Before students from Betty Fairfax High School Sacaton Elementary School battled it out against 358 (SES), Sacaton Middle other teams inside the Al- School (SMS), and St. Pe- buquerque Event Center, ter Indian Mission School attempting to beat their op- climbed on board their bus ponents in the robot joust- and hit the road, they re- ing, mazing, and lighter ceived a blessing from Ja- than air vehicle categories. son Enos and farewell from The competition began family, friends, and tribal with qualifying events. In leadership. Inside SMS’s the mazing category, stu- library, Lt. Gov. Monica dents attempted to navigate Antone congratulated the their robot vehicle through students on their hard work a series of twists and turns and wished them luck in the where teams had to cal- competition. culate the angles at which Angelica Munguia, their robot must turn. In the mother of Adrian, who is a jousting category, students seventh grade student at St. battled their robotic knights Peter’s, said that while she against one another, with was excited for her son’s the last robot standing the opportunity to participate victor. In the LAV category, in the RoboRAVE, she was students built a lighter than still nervous about him air robot that had to float to traveling so far from home. a specific height, stop, and “I am very nervous come back down without actually,” said Munguia. touching the ground. “I really want him to keep SMS Science Teach- going with this and ex- er and founder of the perience all of the things school’s Robotics STEM that he can do because his Club, JoEllen Kinnamon, mind is impressive. He is said during the qualifying really good at math and I competition, three students feel that helps him a lot and in particular were within sometimes he talks to me reach of 1st place. about robotics and I really SES fifth graders, don’t understand what he is Maya Randall, Makayla talking about. But he is so Antone, and Alyana Mark, excited about it, so I feel “they took 2nd place in very proud of him,” she mazing, then they turned said. around and took 2nd place Adrian, whose dream in jousting, well, that put is to become a NASA en- them in the [jousting] tour- gineer, said he was also nament,” said Kinnamon. feeling nervous about the The three girls moved competition because he up to the single-elimina- would be facing some of tion tournament round, the smartest students across and while surrounded by the country. fellow school teammates, “Think about how they battled their jousting May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Fund Provides Recourse to Native American Veterans Improperly Taxed

Mikhail Sundust The DOR and DVS 2158, which amended the Gila River Indian News explain, “On November law enacted last year that 22, 2000 the United States created the NASF. Last year, the state of Justice Department issued The amendments al- Arizona created a new fund a memo declaring that the low for more veterans to to reimburse Native Ameri- taxation and withholding file claims for the NASF. can veterans who were im- of state income taxes from According to attorney properly taxed. This year, active duty military pay of Thomas Murphy with the an amendment expands the Native Americans domi- GRIC Office of General reach of that fund and ex- ciled on their reservation Counsel, “The legislation tends the deadline for mak- was impermissible.” The enacted last month…now ing claims. income of Native Ameri- allows veterans whose tax- “The Native American cans living on their reserva- es were withheld from 1977 Veterans Income Tax Set- tion is generally not taxed through 2006 to seek reim- tlement Fund (NASF) was by states. bursement. It also moves established on July 1, 2016 They said, “Beginning the latest date which claims to refund Arizona income January 1, 2006 Arizona can be made from Decem- tax erroneously withheld no longer taxed active duty ber 31, 2017 to December from Native Americans military pay and therefore 31, 2019.” who served in the military discontinued state income “The enactment of the while claiming tribal land tax withholding of this type Native American Veteran as their domicile,” said of income.” Income Tax Settlement is the Arizona Department However, veterans welcomed by the Com- of Revenue (DOR) and who had been taxed previ- munity and other Arizona Department of Veterans’ ously may have not been tribes,” said Gila River In- Services (DVS) in a joint reimbursed for those in- dian Community Gov. Ste- publication from December come tax withholdings. phen Roe Lewis, “and the 2016. The 1977 to 2005 tax Community appreciates the From 1977 through years have closed by the support of Governor Ducey the end of 2005, the Unit- statutes of limitations, so on this issue.” ed States withheld state the NASF was created last The law outlines the income taxes from active year in an effort to refund requirements for a Native duty military pay, regard- Native American veterans veteran to be eligible, or for less of a military member’s improperly taxed. his or her estate in the event Arizona’s Department NativeAmericanVeteranIn- for NASF. tribal status or claims to a On April 28, 2017, the veteran has passed of Revenue. Information comeTaxSettlement.aspx. The Office of General reservation domicile, and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey away. The program will and forms can be found at More information is avail- Counsel contributed to this those tax monies were dis- signed into law House Bill be administered through https://www.azdor.gov/ able at dvs.az.gov search article. tributed to the states.

Complete guide at www.grbc.tv GRBC TV GUIDE *Schedule may be subject to change. NEWS WEEKLY & GRIC EVENTS SHOWING AT 6:00am, 10:30am, 3:30pm & 8:00pm Sunday 5/21 Monday 5/22 Tuesday 5/23 Wednesday 5/24 Thursday 5/25 Friday 5/26 Saturday 5/27 Mirando Desde Nuestras MUL-CHU-THA PARADE Cousins Across The Sea Kvcarts Buffy St. Marie The Ball Tending The Wild 12:00pm Raices-Looking from Our Sacaton, AZ Legends, hidden histories Drezus One of the most influential Each culture celebrates the How humans are Roots and evidence that verifies Finding Refuge Aboriginal figures in recent beauty and history of necessary to live in 12:30pm Ku Pojx / Lalaxtsopelik people of the Pacific. historic times. traditional games. balance with nature. Storytellers In Motion Ravens and Eagles Samaqan Water Stories Ravens and Eagles Samaqan Water Stories Ravens and Eagles Seasoned with Spirit 1:00pm From Hand to Hand Part 1 Fish Lake Part 1 From Hand to Hand Part 2 Fish Lake Part 2 New Collectors-Pepatration Return of the Buffalo Native Report Vitality Gardening Vitality Gardening Vitality Gardening Vitality Gardening Vitality Gardening Working It Out Together 1:30pm The Northern Harvest The Harvest Feast The End of the Season The Spring Fest Fertilizer Seasoned with Spirit Vitality Health Vitality Health Vitality Health Vitality Health Vitality Health Sivummut 2:00pm Return of the Buffalo Fitness Day Diabetes Management Day Spirituality Day Nutrition Day Stress Mgmt Day GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & From The Spirit From The Spirit From The Spirit From The Spirit From The Spirit People of the Pines 2:30pm GRIC EVENTS John Farcy Rocky Barstad Daniel Crane Fred McDonald Terry McCue Origin of Yuhaviatam Ghosts Riders Creative Native Creative Native Creative Native Creative Native Creative Native Making Regalia 3:00pm The youth of Lakota ride Domestic Face Lift We Are What We Eat Part 1 We Are What We Eat Part2 Smithsonian Institute Masks of Big House 300 miles through cold GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & 3:30pm winter of SD to honor GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS ancestors massacred at Working It Out Together Indian Pride On Native Ground: Youth Indian Pride Storytellers in Motion The Other Side 4:00pm Wounded Knee by the U.S. Tribal Relations w/US Gov't Report Culture, Traditions & Give Us A Sign, Please? IWO JIMA PARADE Sivummut Aboriginal Adventures Common Ground DownCelebrations The Mighty River On Native Ground: Youth Indians and Aliens 4:30pm Sacaton, AZ One Less River Report Sandy Masty First Talk First Talk First Talk First Talk First Talk Indigenous Focus 5:00pm Dating Blind Date Murray Porter Buffy St. Marie Part 2 Mother Earth God's Acre/Survival Native Report People of the Pines Making Regalia People of the Pines Make Prayers to the Raven Dabiyiyuu 5:30pm Assimilation San Manuel Indians First Steps Native Voice TV Cousins Across The Sea Kvcarts Buffy St. Marie The Ball Tending The Wild Osiyo, Voices of the 6:00pm Legends, hidden histories Drezus One of the most influential Each culture celebrates the How humans are necessary Cherokee People On Native Ground: Youth and evidence that verifies Finding Refuge Aboriginal figures in beauty and history of to live in balance with Native Report 6:30pm Report people of the Pacific. recent historic times. traditional games. nature. Aboriginal Adventures Wapos Bay Wapos Bay Wapos Bay Wapos Bay Wapos Bay Hit The Ice 7:00pm Patients A Time for Pride Breakin Too It Came From Out There Time Management Not A Pro Yet Fish Out of Water Fish Out of Water Fish Out of Water Fish Out of Water Fish Out of Water GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & Fish Out of Water 7:30pm White Mountain Apache Haida Gwaii Bear River First Nation Red Bank First Nation Oconaluftee Indian Village GRIC EVENTS Haida Gwaii GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & The Aux GRTV NEWS WEEKLY & 8:00pm GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS GRIC EVENTS Music videos featuring GRIC EVENTS The Aux Indians and Aliens Hit The Ice Indigenous Focus Rez Rides talents of Natives & World Moose T.V. 8:30pm Diverse talents of Native Matthew Mukash Not A Pro Yet God's Acre/Survival Lifts Kits & Blingn Dodge Indigenous cultures. Soap Opera American & World Hawaii: A Voice for Circus Without Borders Bound To Tradition Still Tibet Whaledreamers The Lesser Blessed 9:00pm Indigenous cultures. Sovereignty At the opposite ends of the Those fighting to preserve The heartfelt story of the A teen (Joel Nathan Evans) Spirit In Glass: Plateau Issues that threaten their world, 2 figures committed How To Trace Your Native their spiritual and national return of an aboriginal from Canada's Ticho tribe 9:30pm Native Beadwork ancient and to change, with the talent American Heritage identity. whale dreaming tribe from tries to rise above the Maina environmentally MUL-CHA-THA ACTIVITIES Finding My Talk Back In Time the edge of extinction. drugs and violence that 10:00pm In order to fulfill a promise sustainable culture. & SAC CITY The tireless efforts reviving State of Sequoyah threaten to pull him down. made to her friend Matsii A Man Called Ishi THROWDOWN and preserving the use of Animal Songs Oreland C. Joe Gold Fever 10:30pm as she lay on her deathbed, Sacaton, AZ Aboriginal languages. A powerful look at the MAINA has to follow the Behind The Blue Veil Rising Voices/Hothaninpi Incas Remembered The Ball SACATON SCHOOL reality of what it means 11:00pm trail of her enemies to The crisis in the Sahara How languages die - and Built modern irrigation Each culture celebrates the ROBOTICS COMPETITION when gold miners dig into retrieve Nipki, Matsii's 11- and exposes the how speaking them again canals, made agricultural beauty and history of Sacaton, AZ the 3rd world. 11:30pm year-old son who has been government corruption can spark cultural and discoveries and were traditional games. captured by the Inuit. and neglect of an community restoration. master builders. 520.796.8848 THANK-YOU FOR WATCHING GRBC TV! [email protected] Page 6 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Elderly Services Program hosts caregiver training individuals that are home- stage Alzheimer’s and the makers, elderly service behaviors associated with staff. each phase. The workshop covered One part of caregiving information reducing the that often overlooked, is the individual’s risk of acci- caregiver. dents in the home related to It is an all too common inaccessibility and hazards. symptom that affects care- One of the presenters, givers that they will put off Dorothy Kelly, went over self-care in order to meet some of the techniques and the job’s tasks. equipment caregivers can If it is a family mem- use to transfer a patient ber that is being cared for, from one position to an- it is even more emotion- other for tasks that include ally straining to see them showering, going to the go through their stages of restroom and moving posi- change. tions. A couple of symp- Kelly presented some toms described in caregiver scenarios that caregivers burnout are feeling tired, need to plan for in case of sleeping too much, gaining an emergency such as a or losing weight in a small house fire, when it is good amount of time or alcohol to know where all the safe- or drugs. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN ty exits are. In order to address or Among other topics prevent those symptoms Dorothy Kelly provides tips on how to properly support patients at the Personal Care Training on April 28. covered were on diabetic from manifesting or get- normal living within their Inter-Tribal Council of Ar- bed to a chair or the bath- Christopher Lomahquahu and nutrition education, ting worse, a few strategies home, but what is equally izona and the Foundation Gila River Indian News room are things most peo- working with challenging were provided to the care- important is to have quali- of Senior Living focused ple take for granted, but are behavior that covers de- givers. fied and well trained care- on training caregiver’s on For individuals in often a chore that can only mentia and Alzheimer’s The tips included ac- givers to manage the jobs the safest ways to care for need of in-home care, the be accomplished with the disease. cepting help for their symp- requirements. those in need, at the District services of a caregiver are help of a caregiver. One of the most ef- toms, setting realistic goals, A one-day training 5 Multipurpose building on their lifeline, often requir- Homemaker Services fective ways that was im- joining a support group co-hosted by the Gila River April 28. ing round-the-clock care Coordinator Crystal Nish- pressed upon the caregivers and setting personal health Indian Community Elder- Basic actions like to restore the comforts of Wright said the caregiver was being aware of patients goals. ly Services Program, the moving a client from their training is beneficial to at early, middle and late Daily prizes incentivize good behavior in SMS students

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year must be completed for all returning students *Kindergarten students must turn

5 years old by August 31, 2017*

Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Come join us and learn why Casa Lt. Gov. Monica Antone, right awards, SMS student Elena Lopez $5 for good behav- Required Documents for NEW students: Blanca Community School is a ior as part of the SMS Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports system.  Enrollment Packet GREAT PLACE TO LEARN!! Thomas R. Throssell Lt. Gov. Monica Antone task, being safe [by] keep-  Birth Certificate stopped by, and in a show ings hands, feet and objects Gila River Indian News  Certificate of Indian Blood of support, took part in the to themselves, [and] enter-  Immunization Record school’s PBIS system by ing and exiting in an order- Keeping children well awarding $5 for their good ly fashion, during testing,  Legal documentation (custody/guardianship/Power of Attorney/etc.)  Withdrawal form and/or last report card from former school behaved and focused, es- behavior. they were rewarded ‘brave Casa Blanca Community School pecially while performing Sandra Gallegos, SMS bucks’ for an incentive Required Documents for RETURNING Students: 3455 W. Casa Blanca Road Bapchule, AZ 85121 complex tasks, can be a technology educator, said which went into the draw-  Enrollment Packet (520) 315-3489 challenge for even the most the school incorporates the ing.”  NEW Legal documentation (custody/guardianship/Power of Attorney/etc.) patient teachers. In an ef- PBIS system into their as- Phillip Bonds, SMS fort to reinforce good be- sessment testing, which is Principal, said once the stu- havior and create positive held three times a year, in dents’ “brave bucks” went relationships between stu- order to promote three key into the drawing, eight stu- sessment testing, the school ly appreciate being award- ior and actually encourage dents and teachers, Sacaton behaviors: responsibility, dents a day were chosen also holds daily prize give- ed for their efforts. them to engage in meeting Middle School (SMS) has respect, and safety. through a raffle to win a aways. But while students The PBIS system is not those three expectations: be implemented the Positive “We have our ‘brave cash prize. typically receive money only working well within respectful, be responsible, Behavioral Interventions & expectations’ of being re- “We gave away about during test drawings, they the school, SMS has been be safe,” Bonds said. “If Supports (PBIS) system for sponsible, being respectful, $40 per-grade to the stu- are more likely to receive recognized for its utiliza- you look around our school the past five years, and ac- and being safe,” said Gal- dents,” said Bonds. “They items from the school’s stu- tion of the system, receiv- you see that just about ev- cording to school officials, legos. “During testing, if were able to win the raffle dent council store for the ing awards every year since erywhere you look, we’ve it is working. the students were showing by doing a good job putting daily giveaways. they began the program got posters and banners, the On the morning of that they are being respect- effort into their assessment Whether it is cash in- five years ago. kids learn the system really May 4, while SMS students ful by listening and follow- testing.” centives or student council “It is an entire system well, some of the kids learn were working hard on their ing adult directions, being In addition to giving store prizes the students re- that is designed to reward the system better than the Galileo assessment test, responsible by being on out cash prizes during as- ceive, Bonds says they real- kids for positive behav- adults do.” May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 7

Sha:chu aptho i:? Say the phrases and match each phrase to your drink of choice!

Vantho i: heg nalas vadag./Nalas vadag antho i:.

Vantho i: heg so:la./So:la antho i:.

As the weather begins speakers. Notice that these ______. And as we have Vantho i: heg kovi:./Kovi: antho i:. to get hotter outside it is examples all use the form seen before some speakers important for us to stay of the verb “to drink some- may prefer a slightly differ- hydrated. In O’otham one thing” that is pronounced ent phrase where the choice way to ask if someone has i:. That is because all of of drink is said first. To Vantho i: heg shu:thag./Shu:thag antho i:. had any water to drink is by these examples are talking answer in this manner you saying Napth hekiu i: heg about an action that will be would say Thi: añ i:’e and shu:thag? This question is completed sometime in the be understood as saying the called a yes/no question be- future. The part of the sen- same phrase. cause it is the type that can tence that tells the listener It is important to un- be answered simply by say- that you are talking about derstand that speakers can Vantho i: heg vi:p./Vi:p antho i:. ing ha’o/no: ‘yes/no’ (al- an event that will happen and will vary in how they though there are also other at some point in the future say each of these phrases ways to answer this ques- is the future marker o that depending on where they’re tion, for example koi’shai is found at the end of the from and how they learned ‘not yet’). Yes/no type words vantho/antho. to speak O’otham. All of Vantho i: heg thi:./Thi: antho i:. questions are recognizable But say you wanted to these variations are under- from the initial “n” sound ask someone what they had stood and contribute to the that starts the question and to drink that morning. This richness of our O’otham that attaches to the auxilia- is done in O’otham using neo’ok. This month’s word ry verb. This question also the question Sha:chu apth match will give you more to yourself and try to under- picture that you’ve select- your area how do they an- makes use of the O’oth- i: sialim? This question practice on how to say the stand what it is that you are ed. Try using these phrases swer “Sha:chu aptho i:?” in am verb i:’i which means asks about an event that phrase I’m going to drink selecting. Then match the with your friends and fam- O’otham. “to drink something” and has already happened, or ______in O’otham. Say phrase with the appropriate ilies and ask speakers in which appears in different has been completed in the each version of the phrase forms depending on the past. Because the event is type of action described already seen as “complet- in the sentence. Verbs in ed” or “finished” we use the O’otham will often change same i: form of the verb ‘to slightly based on whether drink’ that was seen in the the action has been com- first example. Answering pleted or is ongoing and this question would also recognizing the different use the same form of the forms that verbs have is verb, in this case we would ent Serv important for O’otham say Vanth i: heg kovi: to d ice learners. say “I drank coffee”. Once tu s If you had more than again, some speakers may S water to offer and wanted prefer to use a slightly dif- to ask someone what they ferent phrase where you want to drink you can do answer with your choice of this in O’otham by using drink first. These speakers the question Sha:chu ‘aptho would say Kovi: anth i: to i:? This question is a way of mean “I drank coffee” and asking “What do you want both answers are readily to drink?” or “What are understood by speakers. you going to drink?” and is Finally, let’s change used when you have differ- the situation slightly and s ent options available to the say you wanted to ask c e person you’re talking to. someone what they were This type of question dif- drinking at the moment. To h n fers from the yes/no type in ask this question you would o i that it cannot be answered change the question slight- l dl with only ha’o/no: but has ly to Sha:chu ap i:’e? which ar a to be answered with a spe- states “What are you drink- ship de cific item, like shu:thag ing (right now)? Notice that ‘water’, nalas vadag ‘or- the form of the verb i:’i “to ange juice’ so:la ‘soda’ and drink” has changed in this so on. One way to respond example to i:’e. That is be- is by just saying your se- cause the verb is describing lected choice in O’otham an action that is ongoing Application Checklist FALL DEADLINE - jUNE 1ST (shu:thag, nalas vadag, so:- at the present moment and po APPLICATION la). Another way to answer has not been completed p this is by using the phrase (the person you are asking o ESSAY Vantho i: heg ______is in the process of drink- po CERTIFICATE OF INDIAN BLOOD (CIB) SPRING DEADLINE - NOV. 1ST along with adding the drink ing and hasn’t finished his/ po LETTER OF ADMISSION of your choice. For exam- her drink). Just like in the SEND DOCUMENTS TO: ple you can say Vantho i: previous examples you can po ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT heg shu:thag which is a answer this question simply po PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS) STUDENT SERVICES way of saying “I’m going by saying the type of drink p to drink water” or “I’ll have in O’otham (kovi:, vi:p, o CLASS SCHEDULE some water”. Some speak- thi:) or you can use a full po STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR) PO BOX 97 ers may prefer a slightly phrase. The appropriate full po HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED different answer where phrase in this case would p SACATON, AZ 85147 you state your choice first have to use the same form o OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS and then follow it by the of the verb as in the ques- LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED SUBMIT BY WALK-IN OR MAIL phrase antho i:. In this case tion. For example if you you would say Shu:thag wanted to say I’m drink- antho i: to state “I’m going ing tea you can say Vañ to drink water” and both i:’e heg thi: making use IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL US @ 520-562-3316 phrases are understood by of the phrase Vañ i:’e heg Page 8 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Food distributors recognized at Huhugam Heritage Center Mikhail Sundust ple they serve. Gila River Indian News “We need to support the tribal programs that are Food distribution pro- involved in this,” he said. gram workers got a taste of “So three out of the last O’otham and Pee Posh cul- four years, we have been, ture during an annual con- and it’s been wonderful. ference culture night. People are loving it. Partic- The Western Associ- ipation rates are increasing ation of Food Distribution every year.” Programs on Indian Reser- The WAFDPIR rep- vations is an organization resents 35 agencies that that unites the 35 com- operate in seven states and modity food distribution serve many more tribes programs in the western with one distribution pro- region. gram potentially serving (The group goes by several neighboring tribes. WAFDPIR, for short. The Two years ago the con- acronym is a mouthful, but ference was held in the land it’s fitting for programs de- of the Lummi in Washing- signed to make sure their ton. Last year it was in clients’ plates are filled and Coeur d’Alene in Idaho. no one goes to bed with an This year, Sanchez was empty stomach.) happy to visit the homeland The WAFDPIR 26th of the O’otham and Pee Annual Conference was Posh. He said, “After the held at the Wild Horse Pass Mikhail Sundust/GRIN Hotel, but on May 2, guests conferences though, we try From left, Mary Dixon, A.C. Sanchez (Coeur d’Alene), Lt. Gov. Monica Antone, and Howard Hook (San Carlos to learn and experience as visited the Huhugam Her- Apache). Sanchez and Hook were honored at the WAFDPIR Annual Conference for their years of service. itage Center, where they much as we can from the examined artifacts and en- really changed over the nutrition,” said Dixon. “Ev- works of art in recognition association recognized community that we’re in.” joyed a meal of red chili years,” said Mary Dixon, erything used to be canned of their long-time service to A.C. Sanchez, the WAFD- The Huhugam Heritage stew and tepary beans. Per- the Community Nutrition and white labeled, and now the reservation food distri- PIR Board President. Center is the go-to desti- formers from the Gila Riv- Program manager with we have fresh produce, we bution industry. The WAFDPIR Annual nation for guests to learn er Indian Community sang Gila River. The Food Dis- have fresh fruit, juices, fro- Ray Caponman is Conference used to be held about the O’otham and Pee bird songs and performed tribution Programs on Indi- zen meat, and there’s also Quinault from Washington. regularly in Reno, NV. But Posh. basket dances to reflect an Reservations are funded a move to [provide] more He’s been working in food Sanchez, Coeur d’Alene, “It’s just a way of the uniqueness of the two by the U.S. Department of traditional food.” distribution for 36 years. said when he joined the showing Gila River off be- tribes. Agriculture (USDA) Food At the culture dinner, Howard Hook has been WAFDPIR board, he rec- cause we probably won’t “Commodity Foods and Nutrition Service. Lt. Gov. Monica Antone working in food distribu- ommended they rotate the have another conference kind of has a bad rap from “They wanted it to be a presented three food dis- tion for 34 years. He is San annual conference among here in quite a while,” said back in the day, but it’s program that really is about tributors with O’otham Carlos Apache. Finally, the the homelands of the peo- Dixon. May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 9 District 3 Elder Complex upgraded with weatherization improvements

Mikhail Sundust/GRIN Mikhail Sundust/GRIN Contractors installed carbon monoxide alarms in the homes, as well as transfer Fourteen homes in the District 3 Elder Complex received upgrades from a federal grills on doors to allow for better airflow from room to room. weatherization grant to improve energy efficiency going into the summer months.

Mikhail Sundust Tribal Council of Arizona. what we’re trying to do is finally weatherized for en- tioned space, lowering util- But, he said, in older Gila River Indian News “The program is spe- offset that and make it eas- ergy efficiency. ity bills, and making their homes they often discov- cifically for low-income ier.” “[We] really just make homes more comfortable.” er “they’re disconnected Elders in Sacaton folks, for elderly, families Weatherization means it as energy efficient as it “We do a whole home or there’s a leak or they’re recently received some with children,” and those the home is modified for can be, especially in the energy audit,” said Deka- crimped and there’s not ad- much-needed home up- with disabilities, said Bruce optimal energy efficiency, summer months,” said vallas. “We go up into the equate flow, or they might grades in preparation for Robinson, ITCA Water and which should lead to re- Bonnie Dekavallas with attic, we look at insulation not have been designed the hot summer months. Energy Program Manager. duced power use and lower Arizona Renewable Energy quality, level, any air barri- with energy efficiency in Fourteen homes in the “Low-income folks,” utility bills. First, homes Measures, the contractor er issues up within the attic. mind to begin with.” District 3 Elder Complex he said, “historically have are identified and verified ITCA works with to com- We do a blower door test, The weatherization have undergone weath- paid an inordinate amount that they qualify for the plete the weatherization. we depressurize the house grant pays for repairs to the erization improvements of their income for utilities. grant, then houses are as- “We’re keeping the condi- and we check…for the air ducts to be completely thanks to a federal grant So electricity is a huge con- sessed for air leakage and tioned space of our home amount of [air] leakage.” sealed, allowing no cool administered by the Inter sumer of their income, so insulation problems, and separate from the uncondi- After a series of tests, air to escape or hot air to the results are analyzed and invade. the company determines One resident named which upgrades are need- Teresa said she expects to ed to happen to make the see a lower electric bill and house as energy efficient as appreciates the increased possible. power to the A/C. “I feel a In many homes, ducts lot of air coming through are sealed up, insulation the vents,” she said. “In is added or replaced, win- here it’s real cool.” dows are sealed, piping Another, Margarita, RECRUITMENT for 2017 Reserve Firefighter Apprentice insulation is added to water said, “Yes, [the upgrades] Partnership with E&T Dept. heaters, and any necessary are very much needed.” **APPLICATIONS due by June 2, 2017. ** work on the HVAC system. She said she expects to “A lot of times we breathe better too, with Service, Teamwork, Dedication, A Concern For Others - these words all describe qualities found in the can just install 90% Solar her house sealed up better Gila River Fire Department Reserve Firefighter-Apprentice Program. The Reserve Firefighter Screens,” said Dekavallas, and keeping the indoor air Apprentice is a part-time position, working an average of 64 hours a month. This is a temporary “which actually keeps out clean and the outdoor al- trainee classification designed to give participants first-hand experience and exposure to regular 90 percent of the heat.” lergens outside. “It will be firefighting duties and responsibilities. Initially under the immediate supervision of a Fire Coordinator, The screens are super dark much better. It’ll be easier the Reserve Firefighter Apprentice will train for approximately 52 weeks. when viewed from the ex- to breathe.” terior and prevent sunlight The ITCA administers EACH CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH A SELECTION PROCESS from entering the house. the Weatherization Grant, “It’s amazing,” said a product of the U.S. De- ADMINISTERED BY GRFD and E&T DEPT: Dekavallas. “When you put partment of Energy. The § Complete Intake & Enrollment with E&T Department - WIOA Adult program them on, instantly, if that cost of renovations on this § Successful completion of a physical agility test administered by GRFD personnel. § Written Exam administered by GRFD Personnel heat’s coming in, you feel project ranged between $4 § Successful completion of an oral board examination administered by E&T and GRFD. it stop. And so now you’re thousand and $6 thousand cooling down the inside of per home. your house because that “It supplements our

SEEKING GRIC CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: heat’s not coming in from maintenance budget,” said § Must have a high school diploma or the G.E.D. equivalent. the outside.” Laurie Thomas, Deputy § Must be 17 years and 9 months of age prior to testing. To help with air flow, Director of the GRIC De- § Must have reliable transportation in order to report for training the contractor will install partment of Community § Must be able to pass a medical-physical exam by a physician new exhaust fans in the re- Housing. § Must be a GRIC- Community Member stroom and transfer grills The grant covers 14 § Abide by strict Attendance and Punctuality policies and procedures on the bottoms of the doors, homes in the District 3 El- § Must be able to pass background check which allow air to flow der Complex, but DCH is from room to room even working to complete com- EACH APPRENTICE WILL EARN THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS: when doors are closed. parable weatherization 1. Firefighter I & II (AZ State Certification) “And they aren’t the work on the remaining six 2. State of Arizona Emergency Medical Technician ones that are just one speed. units of the complex. 3. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician- EMT They’re variable speeds “This is just an oppor- 4. PRO CPR certification and they’re on a lot and tunity to leverage the… 5. Basic Wildland Firefighting S130/190 L-180 6. NIMS 100, 200 and 700 they’re very quiet,” said funding that we receive 7. Certification of Hazards Materials First Responder Operations (FRO) and Awareness (FRA) - (ProBoard Dekavallas. on an annual basis,” said Accredited) Robinson said, “Your Thomas. “So our plan is to ductwork is something that complete the same – or near All interested applicants must call the E&T Dept the homeowner never sees. the same – assessments that James Tree 520 562-6230 The assumption that they Arizona Renewable Energy [email protected] have is that it’s connected has done, to the remaining and performing as it was units,” with DCH funding, intended when the home Thomas said. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiallary Aids and Services available upon request to individuals with disabilities was built.” MCI Relay/TTY 1-800-367-8939 Page 10 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Army Corps of Engineers from page 1 Gila River Indian Community Head Start and Early Head Start Program

Enrolling now children ages 0 – 5 years old for SY 2017-2018

The Head Start program provides a learning environment that supports children’s growth in the following: • Language & Literacy • Cognitive & General Knowledge • Physical development & Health • Social & Emotional development Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN • Approaches to Learning Lt. Gov. Monica Antone takes a moment to thank USACE Col. Gibbs and Project Manager Jesse Rice for coming out the Community on May 9. Stop by today at any of our center locations or call us if you need transportation

520-562-6901 Sacaton 520-418-3471 Santan 520-315-3636 Vah-Ki 520-550-2434 Komatke 520-562-3640 Child Care

Documents needed: Family’s income verification Child’s name & age verification Additional documents will be requested upon acceptance – child’s Immunization Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Representatives from the Connect 202 organization and concerned citizens go record, child’s current Physical exam and Lead screening

over the proposed freeway designs on May 9 at the Komatke Boys & Girls Club. sider the direct and indirect comments, if they did not impacts resulting from the want to speak openly. portions of the project that The options included the Corps controls and reg- submitting a written testi- ulates, which include wa- mony, or speaking directly terways and washes that the to the court recorder that freeway will cross.” was present at the public Gov. Lewis gave his tes- hearing. timony at the public hear- Representatives from ing, stating the importance ADOT were also on hand of the Corps to consider to hear from Community the negative impacts of the members and non-mem- freeway before issuing a bers from neighboring permit to ADOT. communities about the He appealed to the rep- fears around the freeway’s resentatives from the Corps construction and potential to deny ADOT the permit impact on the environment, that would allow them to which includes possible move on with the construc- flooding near structures in tion of the freeway. District 6. ADOT and its partners Since ADOT’s deci- presented on the different sion to construct the South types of infrastructure that Mountain Freeway, which will be built to mitigate the will cut through sections of flow of water by incorpo- South Mountain, the Com- rating culverts along cer- munity has been in opposi- tain sections of the freeway tion to the project, because where water normally flows of the harmful impact on and two bridges that will the cultural property of cross the Salt River, includ- the mountain and environ- ing a Laveen Area convey- ment. ance channel to continue In addition to Gov. the flow of water under the Lewis’s comments, sever- freeway near Baseline Road al individuals came up to and 59th Avenue. voice their concerns about The items that were the possible flooding of outlined by LUPZ as poten- contaminated water onto tially being influenced by Community lands. the flow of water from the The general concern freeway are the diminished over the freeway project is quality of water into Com- the runoff of contaminants munity lands and identified from the freeway that may possible flooding in the Vee have a drastic impact on the Quiva and Komatke area. surrounding environment Other factors outlined and the water table in the include a change in veloc- area. ity/flow of water entering The corps regulatory Community lands that im- program will evaluate the pact existing drainage pat- permit application, in ad- terns and adverse impacts dition take into consider- on GRIC drainage projects. ation the public comments Before opening the provided at the hearing and public hearing to com- through other forms of cor- ments, all attendees were respondence, before mak- provided options on how ing a final decision. they could provide their May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 11 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  29 th Annual Gila River Youth Conference 29 th Annual Gila River Youth Conference June 23-24, 2017 June 23-24, 2017 Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona The Gila River Indian Community Council has declared the following Board Hilton Mesa 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 vacancies: 1011 W Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE Board/Committee Number of Vacancies Deadline CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Gila River Indian (Please print clearly. Fill in all blanks. Some information is needed in case of emergency.) Friday June 23, 2017 (Registration opens at 9:45am, closes at 2:00pm) Irrigation & Drainage July 3, 2017 First Name: ______Last Name: ______Districts Arrive @ Depart Arrive @ Depart Arrive @ Seven (7) Mailing Address: ______City:______Service Service Hilton Hilton Service District 12:00 noon State: ______Zip:______GRIC District: ______Age: ______(13 to 21) Center Center Phx/Mesa Phx/Mesa Center Board of Directors Contact Telephone :(___) ______Tribal Affiliation: ______#1 (Bus 1) 8:45am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00pm 12:00am Email: ______#2 (Bus 1) 9:00 am 9:10am 10:00am 11:00pm 11:45pm Community members interested in serving on the Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District #3 (Bus 2) 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 11:00pm 11:40pm Board of Directors, must submit one original copy of a Letter of Interest, a Résumé, an COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE You can count on my full participation in all sessions and activities of the 2017 Gila River Youth #4 (Bus 3) 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 11:00pm 11:40pm Application/Affidavit, and Financial Disclosure Statement to the Community Council Secretary’s Conference. I pledge to conduct myself in a manner that will bring only credit to the Gila River Indian #5 (Bus 3) 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 11:00pm 11:40pm Office by the deadline date, (include your address and phone number on your résumé). Community Community. I pledge to wear my name badge around my neck and visible at all times. I pledge to remain #6 (Bus 4) 8:45am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00pm 11:45pm Council Secretary’s Office is located at the Governance Center, 525 West Gu u Ki, mailing address drug, tobacco, and alcohol free during the entire conference. P.O. Box 2138, Sacaton, AZ 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720. #7 (Van) 9:00am 9:10am 10:00am 11:00pm 11:50am ______Signature of Participant Date ****

Saturday June 24, 2017 (Registration opens at 9:45am, closes at 1:00pm) Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of Conduct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.C.4: All individuals who apply for MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION/ LIABILITY RELEASE/PHOTO RELEASE Districts Arrive @ Depart Arrive @ Depart Arrive @ a vacancy shall submit to the Community Council Secretary a letter of interest, resume, an If the participant is a minor, this form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. I hereby approve the Service Service Hilton Hilton Service application and financial disclosure statement in a form as may be prescribed by the Community participation of my son/daughter in the 2017 Gila River Youth Conference. In the event of illness or Center Center Phx/Mesa Phx/Mesa Center accident, I give my consent for him/her to receive medical attention. Also, I will not hold liable the Akimel Council from time to time and an affidavit attesting that he/she has not been or is not: a) convicted O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council or the Gila River Indian Community, or any of its agents, volunteers or #1 (Bus 1) 8:45am 9:00am 10:00am 12:00am 1:00am of any crime involving moral turpitude, as defined in Title 1, chapter 2, Section 1.201.B., in the other organizations involved in this conference. I will also be responsible for any damages to public or #2 (Bus 1) 9:00 am 9:10am 10:00am 12:00am 12:45am preceding five years; b) removed from office pursuant to this title in any of the preceding five years; private property done by the above named minor during the entirety of above mentioned event. By c) currently delinquent with respect to a debt owed to the Community; d) able to meet any other signature below I grant permission to photograph and/or film my child for use by the Akimel #3 (Bus 2) 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 12:00am 12:30am condition imposed by the office in questions. The GRIC 2011 Code of Conduct, application, O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council or the media for the purpose of information the public of programs #4 (Bus 3) 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 12:00am 12:30am provided by the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council. financial disclosure, and affidavit can be obtained from the Community Council Secretary’s Office. #5 (Bus 3) 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 12:00am 12:30am ______(Bus 4) am am am am am **** Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Phone number of Parent or Guardian #6 8:45 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 #7 (Van) 9:00am 9:10am 10:00am 12:00am 1:00am Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of Conduct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.F. Community Employees: A Community Employee may sit on a Community enterprise board subject to the Community’s Please Check Title: ___High School May Charters is the official transportation carrier for the Gila River Youth Conference. Employee Policies and Procedures Reference Guide. A copy of the specified job description can be ___Chaperone Transportation is provided daily to GRIC youth only. Charter bus will only transport youth obtained from the Community Council Secretary’s Office. ___Workshop Presenter Please complete, scan, and email to: after conference if they were transported to the conference on the charter bus. Please **** ___Exhibitor [email protected] ___Elder respect the transportation driver, chaperone, & passengers. All backpacks, bags, luggage, ___Tribal Leader or fax to (520)562-3621. Questions please will be subject to inspection by Youth Conference staff, chaperones, and/or police Pursuant to GRIC 2010 Code of Conduct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.G. Duties of Community ___College Student email or call our office: (520) 562-1866. escorts for the safety of conference participants. Transportation times are subject to Enterprise Boards: Community enterprise boards and their members shall follow a standard of care requiring that any decision of, or action taken by, the Community enterprise board members shall ___Other______Also bring the original with you to the change. Sign up at your local District Service Center. Please fill out registration forms conference. prior to arriving at conference with all required signatures. If you have any questions, be one that would be made with the degree of care that would be exercised by a reasonably prudent please contact youth council office at (520) 562-1866 or [email protected]. and competent person seeking a reasonable return on investment and preservation of financial resources. A copy of the specified board position description can be obtained from the Community Council Secretary’s Office.

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Page 12 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Chief Azul Scholar & Citizenship Award continued from page 1 of District 2, Jennifer Al- [the] awards stand for,” he language and culture, they you are, your character, lison of District 4, Sandra said. are going to be the ones your reputation, your per- Nasewytewa of District 6, He said the namesake [who] are going to move sonality, your style, your Nada Celaya of District 4, of the Chief Azul Scholar our people forward and not values and even your sense and Marlin Dixon of Dis- Award was based on the forget our past, that is what of humor; these all shape trict 5 Community’s last tradi- we are recognizing tonight.” the message your audience Lewis commented on tional chief, Antonio Azul, Guest speaker, Ginger hears when you speak.” the show of support from who embodied the award’s Martin, talked about how She ended her speech tribal leaders, emphasizing meaning of leadership, pur- the students should learn saying, “I would like to that it demonstrated how suit of education, and stew- from people they encoun- leave you with my favorite important education is to ardship over the Commu- ter in their lives by taking quote from an unknown the Community. nity and its culture. something away from each author, ‘Small people talk “It’s really good to see “It’s in that spirit that meeting, whether good or about other people, average everyone here, to see our we are gathered here, that bad. In doing so, they will people talk about things, Chief Azul Scholars and we see this new generation continue to grow as indi- great people talk about their families,” he said. “It of leaders [who] will be viduals. ideas,’” said Martin. “With Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN really shows the support taking over council [posi- While talking about that said, my Antonio Azul SES fourth grader, Bannon Blackwater, receives a Chief that we have from our lead- tions], [who] will be taking the qualities that embody academic warriors, I look Azul Scholar Award from Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis. ers here, how important over our judges, lieutenant leadership, Martin said that forward to speaking with this night is to recognize governor, [and] the gover- titles and positions do not you about ideas.” twelfth grades, and under- resent the ideal Communi- educational excellence and nor positions,” Lewis said. make a true leader, it is the The Chief Azul Scholar graduate students. The Cit- ty member. Winners of the community service, those “They are going to be better ability to be your most au- Award recognizes academic izenship Award recognizes Citizenship Award receive bedrock principles [that] educated, they are going to thentic self. achievements of students well performing GRIC high an all-expenses paid one- are the foundation for what be strong in their O’otham “Everything about who from the fourth through school seniors who possess week trip to Washington a positive attitude and rep- D.C. Gila River Police Department issues body cams to officers

Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN GRPD Officer Jose Vargas displays the Axon Body 2 camera that will be worn by field officers. Christopher Lomahquahu be worn by officers that think its one of the reasons Gila River Indian News can either be worn over the that we are looking into shoulder or in a front facing [this],” said Elliot. In the field of law en- configuration and can be The idea is, that body forcement a police officer’s operated with the touch of cameras can help resolve ability to assess and collect a button to start recording public complaints against information has been the video. police officers by accurate- foundation for effective po- Manufactured by ly depicting what happened lice work. Axon, formerly Taser In- from the video and then As technology be- ternational, there are two address the issue appropri- comes more efficient and offerings of body cameras. ately. compact, equipment like The first model is “They are very benefi- body cameras are becom- called the Axon Body 2 cial to law enforcement and ing common sights in po- and can record and stream to the public, and are quick- lice departments across the video in high definition ly becoming a part of offi- country. according the company’s cer’s uniform equipment,” The Gila River Police website. said Hunter. Department is becoming The second model is He said the body cams the latest law enforcement called the Axon Flex 2 and are also about creating offi- organization to integrate can be placed on any part cer safety and can be used body cameras in its police of the officers uniform or for training purposes. force. on sunglasses and visors “So many times in the some cases have provided body cams is representative of eyes, a benefit to that GRPD is current- to provide a point of view past we’ve had situations an un-altered look at what of the over 18,000 law en- convenience is being able ly issuing the units to all perspective of everything where we have gotten cit- happens on patrol. forcement agencies nation- to review and assess what field officers and is going the wearer sees. izen complaints, but we Elliot said, “[We] see wide that are phasing them can be done differently the through an assessment peri- “It’s about building don’t have any evidence to it nationwide now, tech- into service. next time an officer goes od to see how they can best trust and keeps a balance of back the citizen’s complaint nology has improved and Hunter said officers are back out on their next de- utilize the cameras, which honesty,” said GRPD Chief or the officers statement, so every citizen that has a being trained on how to use ployment. will be used to record a Kathleen Elliot, discussing this will give us an opportu- smart phone is out there the body cameras before “We have what is police officers interactions the decision to integrate nity to have that evidence, recording their interactions going out on deployment, called the Field Officer with the public during such body cams into the depart- because it will be video re- and you post a short clip on so they are ready during Training Program. The events as a home dispute or ment. corded,” said Hunter. YouTube and that’s what such activities like a traffic field training officer can traffic stop. “Sometimes there’s Across the country people see, but there is a lot stop, calls for service and actually sit down with their GRPD Officer Jeff different perceptions of other police departments leading up to that…so this the countless other calls trainee and look over their Hunter, described the two what happened, but when have used body cams to is a way to record the entire they respond to. actions and identify what types of cameras that will you play [it] back and see document their interac- interaction.” Although the body may need to be corrected,” [this] is what happened…I tions with the public and in GRPD’s adoption of cams provide an extra set said Hunter. May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 13

GRIC remembers the late David Perkins AmeriCorps Program ber Darrell Gila River Indian Whitman and Community AmeriCorps member An- David Drake Perkins, drew Antone. U.S. Army Private First Dennis was Class, was killed in action recalling during the Vietnam War the Veter- in 1966. For 50 years, his ans in his grave has gone without an family and official grave marker, or mentioned any other emblem to show David Per- the sacrifice that David kins. Dennis made for our nation. Has- remembered kell Osife-Antone Amer- when the Na- ican Legion Post 51, with tional Guard the assistance of Gila River 7am: 1, 2 Mile Walk/ 5K Run starts/ends at the Annex brought Da- AmeriCorps, is working to vid home and 8am: Wreath Laying Service at the Annex right this wrong. performed 9am: Program at D1 Multi-Purpose Building: Across the Gila River military hon- Photo Courtesy of AmeriCorps Indian Community, there Recognition Award presented to Family ors for his fu- David Drake Perkins. are more than 800 veteran neral, but in Brunch Provided by Auxiliary Unit 51 gravesites. Although Native all that time requested and delivered to Americans did not receive David was not able to get a David’s gravesite. official citizenship as U.S. proper headstone to honor In the meantime, be- citizens until 1924, there his loss. cause we are not able to has been a long history of Regularly, to request a order David’s headstone military service officially headstone from the Veter- yet, he will be honored for dating back to the first Ar- an Affairs Administration the 50th Anniversary of his izona National Guard in (VA) for a deceased veter- sacrifice on Memorial Day 1877, and there is history of an, there is a simple form May 29th, 2017 at Black- Akimel O’odham and Pee to complete. The form re- water, District 1. Posh service to the Amer- quires a DD-214 and proof There are still dozens ican military and settlers of death to be attached. For of graves in Gila River that before that. Many of these David Perkins these items are without an official head- service members have giv- were not easily available, stone from the VA. If you, en their lives in service for Post 51 and the Ameri- or any family members you our country, but their sacri- Corps program are still know, would like to request fice was not recognized. working to request both a headstone for a deceased KIA 1967-Vietnam The lack of a grave pieces of paperwork from Veteran, please give us a Come and join Post 51 and D1 Community this marker for David Perkins the VA and other sources. call at (520) 562-6221. We Memorial Day!! was first noticed during a Once those items are re- look forward to seeing you For more info call Post 51: (520) 215-5151 visit to a veteran, Dennis ceived, a headstone will be out there on the 29th! Perkins, by Post 51 mem- Page 14 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Keep Community children safe by obeying school bus laws

GettyImages JOB FAIR When buses extend their stop signs and exhibit flashing red lights, they are loading or unloading children, and motorists must stop. Now hiring for the NEW Uhs-Kehk Shell Gas Station and Convenience Store Thomas R. Throssell SA, it is important drivers in front of the bus, make Gila River Indian News are aware of their surround- eye contact with the bus Store is Scheduled to open – Early Summer of 2017 ings when approaching a driver, then carefully pro- Job Fair Date: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 stopped school bus because ceed to cross the road. For many children sit- students may dart into the Milano added that Job Fair Location: Employment and Training/TERO office ting in a school bus is one street without paying atten- even if you have made the 192 S. Skills Center Road, STE#208 of the safest places they tion to traffic. dangerous mistake of pass- can be on the road, howev- The NHTSA also asks ing a school bus while it is Job Fair Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM er, it’s when they are being drivers to learn and obey loading or unloading chil- picked-up or dropped-off their state’s school bus dren, it’s important to learn Job Fair Info Line: (520) 796-2880 when tragedy can strike. laws, which according to from that mistake, to not Motorists who illegal- the State of Arizona Traffic do it again, and share what Apply Online: www.wildhorsepass.com ly pass school buses can hit Law ARS 28-857 are: you know about school bus Email: [email protected] children, causing injury or “A. On meeting or laws. even death. According to overtaking from either di- “We all do things that The positions we are hiring for: a 2017 National Highway rection a school bus that are incorrect, but when we Traffic Safety Adminis- has stopped on the high- have knowledge, we can • Store Manager tration report, 301 school- way, the driver of a vehicle share it with our friends • Supervisors age children were killed in on a highway shall: and make [the Community] • Customer Service Reps (Cashiers) school-transportation-relat- 1. Stop the vehicle be- safer.” ed crashes between 2006 fore reaching the school and 2015, with 35 of those bus, if the school bus is deaths being school-age pe- displaying the signal…and destrians between the ages if alternately flashing lights of 8 and 13-years-old. are in use. Which is why Gila 2. Not proceed until the River Police Department school bus resumes motion School Resource Officer, or the signal and alternately James Milano, wants to flashing lights are no longer remind local drivers, by displayed.” obeying school bus laws Milano said that school they are helping keep Gila buses will have yellow River Indian Community flashing lights that indicate children safe. the bus is getting ready to According to reports stop to pick-up or drop-off from local bus drivers, children. When drivers see Milano said, there are in- these yellow flashing lights, cidences of motorists ig- they should slow down and noring school bus laws and get ready to stop. illegally driving past buses When the school bus that are actively loading exhibits red flashing lights and unloading children in and extends its stop sign, the Community. children are actively get- “From Sacaton School ting on or off the bus, and District, Blackwater [Com- motorists must stop. Driv- munity School], and St. Pe- ers must wait until the bus’s ter, every day, four to five red lights stop flashing, the times a day there are sev- stop sign retracts, and the eral cars passing the school bus begins moving again. buses with their signs out On undivided road- when they are loading and ways traffic must stop in unloading,” said Milano. both directions when stu- The intention of the law is dents are entering or exiting to prevent motorists from the school bus, however, on hitting children who may a roadway divided by a me- dart out from behind the dian only traffic behind the school bus, he said. stopped school bus must “You may think [the stop. children] all unload on the The NHTSA asks par- east side of the road, but one ents to teach their children kid [may] live on the west to arrive five minutes before side of the road, so [they the school bus is scheduled are] going to run [from] the to arrive or depart, which front of the bus where you will keep them from dart- can’t see [them] and then ing across the road to get to you impact [them], and their school bus on time. nobody wants to see a kid It is also important to hurt,” he said. teach children that the bus So what can parents do stop is not a playground, to keep their children safe? and if they must cross the According to the NHT- road, that they walk ten-feet May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 15 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • May 3, 2017 ACTION SHEET United States Department Of The Interior, Bureau Declare (2) Council Seat Vacancies) Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona Of Indian Affairs, FY 2018 BIA Indian Highway Presenters: Natural Resources Standing Committee 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Safety Program, Child Passenger Safety Seat MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE CALL TO ORDER Program (H&SSC forwards corrected resolution to (2) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCIES The First Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Council with recommendation for 6. Health & Social Standing Committee Declaration Council held Wednesday May 3, 2017, in the Community approval)Presenters: of Vacancies to the Community Council-(2) Council Council Chambers at the Governance Center in Saca- Pamela Thompson, Pamela Dallas, Christina Floyd Seats (H&SSC forwards to Council to declare (2) ton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chairman APPROVED Council Seat vacancies) LT. Governor Monica Antone at 9:10 a.m. 5. A Resolution Approving The Removal Of Presenters: Health & Social Standing Committee INVOCATION Johnny Randall McBath AKA Kevin Loveless MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE Provided by Councilman Joey Whitman From The Gila River Indian Community (2) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCIES ROLL CALL Membership Roll (LSC forwards to Council with 7. Legislative Standing Committee Declaration of Sign-in Sheet Circulated recommendation for approval) Vacancies to the Community Council – (2) Executive Officers Present: Presenter: Wayne Nelson, Jr. Council Seats (LSC forwards to Council to Governor Stephen R. Lewis (11:16) APPROVED declare (2) Council Seat Vacancies) Lt. Governor Monica Antone 6. A Resolution Approving The Relinquishment Presenters: Legislative Standing Committee Council Members Present: Of Mario Anthony Molina From The Gila River MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE D1- Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3- Indian Community Membership Roll (LSC (2) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCIES Carolyn Williams; D4- Nada Celaya, Jennifer Allison, forwards to Council with recommendation for 8. Education Standing Committee Declaration of Barney Enos, Jr. (9:13), Christopher Mendoza; D5- Bri- approval) Vacancies to the Community Council - (3) an Davis, Sr. (9:40), Marlin Dixon, Franklin Pablo, Sr.; Presenter: Wayne Nelson, Jr. Council Seats (ESC forwards to Council to D6-Anthony Villareal, Sr. (9:40), Sandra Nasewytewa APPROVED declare (3) Council Seat Vacancies) (9:20); D7-Devin Redbird 7. A Resolution Approving The Attached Presenters: Education Standing Committee Council Members Absent: D3- Rodney Jackson; D5- Consulting Agreement Between The Gila River MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE Robert Stone; D6-Charles Goldtooth Indian Community And Arizona State University (3) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCIES APPROVAL OF AGENDA (EDSC forwards with Attachment D to Council 9. Cultural Resource Standing Committee APPROVED AS AMENDED with recommendation for approval) Declaration of Vacancies to the Community PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to 5-min- Presenters: Ronald Rosier, Dale Gutenson Council - (2) Council Seats (CRSC forwards to utes) APPROVED Council to Declare (2) Council Seat Vacancies) REPORTS 8. A Resolution Approving The Attached Presenters: Cultural Resource Standing 1. Boys & Girls Club Quarterly Report January Confidentiality-Nondisclosure Agreement Committee 2017-March 2017 Between The Gila River Indian Community And MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE Presenters: Rebecca Martinez, Jason Jones The American Indian Policy Institute At Arizona (2) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCIES REPORT HEARD State University (EDSC forwards to Council with 10. Economic Development Standing Committee MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER recommendation for approval) Declaration of Vacancies to the Community EXECUTIVE SESSION Presenters: Ronald Rosier, Dale Gutenson Council- (2) Council Seats (EDSC forwards to 2. Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. Monthly Report TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council to declare (2) Council Seat vacancies) March 2017 (Executive Session) ORDINANCES Presenters: Economic Development Standing Presenters: Kenneth Manuel, Interim Oversight & Plan- UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee ning Committee *1. Standard Home Design Review (G&MSC motions to MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION forward to Council with recommendation for approval) (2) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCIES 3. Gaming Commission General Report To The Commu- Presenters: Pamela Thompson, Monica L. Antone 11. HHS Region IX 2017 Tribal Consultation At nity Council For March 2017 (Executive Session) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE UNLV, Las Vegas, NV May 16-17, 2017 (H&SSC Presenters: Serena Joaquin, Courtney Moyah NEW BUSINESS forwards to Council to open to any interested REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Gila River Farms Budget Request 2018 (G&MSC Council Member to attend through Dues & MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT motions to forward to Council with recommendation for Delegations) EXECUTIVE SESSION approval) Presenters: Health & Social Standing Committee [LT. GOVERNOR MONICA ANTONE CALLED FOR A Presenters: Gila River Farm Board, Cletus Shirley MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO OPEN TO 10-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE WITH INTERESTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AT 11:16 A.M.] AMENDMENTS MINUTES RESOLUTIONS 2. Gila River Indian Irrigation & Drainage District Interim 1. April 5, 2017 (Regular) *1. A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The Board Members Resignation (G&MSC motions to for- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Gila River Indian Community Police Department And LD ward to Council with recommendation for approval and 2. April 19, 2017 (Regular) Consulting, LLC (G&MSC motions to forward to Council not accept the resignations; and to declare the (7) va- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE with recommendation for approval, LSC concurs) cancies for the Gila River Indian Irrigation & Drainage ANNOUNCEMENTS Presenters: Pamela Thompson, Office Of General District) > CULTURAL & LANGUAGE TEACHER COHORT Counsel Presenter: Casaundra Wallace GRADUATION CELEBRATION, THURSDAY, MAY 4, APPROVED MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO NOT ACCEPT THE 2017, 1-3PM, VEE QUIVA HOTEL & CASINO *2. A Resolution Approving the Retail Supply Agreement RESIGNATIONS AND DECLARE (7) VACANCIES >JOINT MEETING G&M AND LSC, FRIDAY, MAY 5, for the Blackwater Convenience Store and Gas Station 3. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. Lease for Saca- 2017, 9AM Between the Gila River Indian Community and PacWest ton Peak (EDSC forwards to Council with recommenda- >SPECIAL H&SSC MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 4, Energy, LLC (EDSC motions to concur with WHPDA to tion for approval) 2017, 9AM approve and forward to Council with recommendation Presenter: Casaundra Wallace >CHIEF AZULE SCHOLAR & CITIZEN BANQUET, FRI- for approval) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE DAY, MAY 5, 2017, 6PM, VEE QUIVA HOTEL & CASINO Presenters: Jason Croxton, Dale Gutenson 4. Government & Management Standing >LITIGATION TEAM MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 4, APPROVED Committee Declaration Of Vacancy To The 2017, 9AM 3. A Resolution Approving A Ground Lease Between Community Council – (1) Council Seat (G&MSC >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR ENOS-LEWIS FAMILY The Gila River Indian Community And The Baptist forwards to Council to declare (1) Council Seat >INTERIM OVERSIGHT & PLANNING COMMITTEE Indian Chapel For Religious Worship And Related Vacancy) MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017, 10AM VEE QUI- Uses Pursuant To The Gila River Indian Community Presenters: Government & Management VA HOTEL & CASINO Lease Regulations (NRSC forwards to Council with Standing Committee >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR ANNETTE TSOSIE recommendation for approval, EDSC concurs) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DECLARE FAMILY Presenter: Casaundra Wallace (1) COUNCIL SEAT VACANCY ADJOURNMENT APPROVED 5. Natural Resources Standing Committee MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:49 A.M. 4. A Resolution Authorizing The Tribal Health Declaration of Vacancies to the Community Council * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Department To Submit A Grant Application To The - (2) Council Seats (NRSC forwards to Council to Page 16 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 Department of Public Works Annual Water Quality Report 2016 IS MY WATER SAFE? pected to contain at least small organic chemical contaminants, HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED in another language. For more Sacaton, Arizona 85147 - Phone: This report is a snapshot of your amounts of some contaminants. including synthetic and volatile Please feel free to contact the information please contact: De- (520) 796-4532 Fax: (520) 796- water quality. Included are details The presence of contaminants organic chemicals, which are number provided below for more partment of Public Works, Chris 4539. about where your water comes does not necessarily indicate that by-products of industrial process- information or for a translated Huang, Acting Water/Wastewater from, what it contains, and how it water poses a health risk. More es and petroleum production, and copy of the report if you need it Plant O&M Supervisor, PO Box G, compares to standards set by reg- information about contaminants can also come from gas stations, ulatory agencies. We are commit- and potential health effects can urban storm water runoff, and ted to providing you with informa- be obtained by calling the Envi- septic systems; and radioactive tion because informed customers ronmental Protection Agency’s contaminants, which can be nat- are our best allies. Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800– urally occurring or be the result of DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL 426–4791). oil and gas production and mining PRECAUTIONS? The sources of drinking water activities. Some people may be more vulner- (both tap water and bottled wa- In order to ensure that tap water able to contaminants in drinking ter) include rivers, lakes, streams, is safe to drink, EPA prescribes water than the general population. ponds, reservoirs, springs, and regulations that limit the amount Immuno-compromised persons wells. As water travels over the of certain contaminants in water such as persons with cancer un- surface of the land or through provided by public water systems. dergoing chemotherapy, persons the ground, it dissolves naturally Food and Drug Administration who have undergone organ trans- occurring minerals and, in some (FDA) regulations establish limits plants, people with HIV/AIDS or cases, radioactive material, and for contaminants in bottled water other immune system disorders, can pick up substances resulting which must provide the same pro- some elderly, and infants can be from the presence of animals or tection for public health. particularly at risk from infections. from human activity including: WATER QUALITY TABLE These people should seek advice Microbial contaminants, such as The tables in the report list all of about drinking water from their viruses and bacteria, that may the drinking water contaminants health care provider. The Environ- come from sewage treatment detected during the calendar year mental Protection Agency (EPA) plants, septic systems, agricultur- of this report. The presence of and Centers for Disease Control al livestock operations, and wild- contaminants in the water does (CDC) guidelines on appropriate life; inorganic contaminants, such not necessarily indicate that the means to lessen the risk of infec- as salts and metals, which can be water poses a health risk. Unless tion by Cryptosporidium and other naturally occurring or result from otherwise noted, the data pre- microbial contaminants are avail- urban storm water runoff, indus- sented in this table is from test- able from the Safe Water Drinking trial, or domestic wastewater dis- ing done in the calendar year of Hotline (800-426-4791). charges, oil and gas production, the report. The EPA or the State WHY ARE THERE CONTAMI- mining, or farming; pesticides requires monitoring for certain NANTS IN MY DRINKING WA- and herbicides, which may come contaminants less than once per TER? from a variety of sources such year because the concentrations Drinking water, including bottled as agriculture, urban storm wa- of these contaminants do not water, may reasonably be ex- ter runoff, and residential uses; change frequently.

Public Works Annual Water Report 2016 Continued on Page 17 May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 17 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY of Directors, must submit one original individuals who apply for a vacancy to the Community; d) able to meet any the specified job description can be person seeking a reasonable return VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT copy of a Letter of Interest, a Résumé, shall submit to the Community Council other condition imposed by the office obtained from the Community Council on investment and preservation of The Gila River Indian Community an Application/Affidavit, and Financial Secretary a letter of interest, resume, in questions. The GRIC 2011 Code Secretary’s Office. financial resources. A copy of the spec- Council has declared the following Disclosure Statement to the Commu- an application and financial disclo- of Conduct, application, financial dis- **** ified board position description can be Board vacancies: nity Council Secretary’s Office by the sure statement in a form as may be closure, and affidavit can be obtained Pursuant to GRIC 2010 Code of Con- obtained from the Community Council Board/Committee: deadline date, (include your address prescribed by the Community Council from the Community Council Secre- duct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.G. Du- Secretary’s Office. Gila River Indian Irrigation & Drainage and phone number on your résumé). from time to time and an affidavit at- tary’s Office. ties of Community Enterprise Boards: District Board of Directors Community Council Secretary’s Office testing that he/she has not been or is **** Community enterprise boards and Number of Vacancies: Seven (7) is located at the Governance Center, not: a) convicted of any crime involv- Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of their members shall follow a standard Deadline 525 West Gu u Ki, mailing address ing moral turpitude, as defined in Title Conduct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.F. of care requiring that any decision of, GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY July 3, 2017 P.O. Box 2138, Sacaton, AZ 85147; 1, chapter 2, Section 1.201.B., in the Community Employees: A Community or action taken by, the Community en- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 12:00 noon Phone (520) 562-9720. preceding five years; b) removed from Employee may sit on a Community terprise board members shall be one The Gila River Indian Community Community members interested in **** office pursuant to this title in any of the enterprise board subject to the Com- that would be made with the degree Council has declared the following serving on the Gila River Indian Irri- Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of Con- preceding five years; c) currently de- munity’s Employee Policies and Pro- of care that would be exercised by a Board vacancies: gation and Drainage District Board duct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.C.4: All linquent with respect to a debt owed cedures Reference Guide. A copy of reasonably prudent and competent Board/Committee: Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority Board of Sha:chu aptho i:? Say the phrases and match each phrase to your drink of choice! Directors Public Works Annual Water Report 2016 From Page 16 Solution!!! Number of Vacancies: Two (2) Deadline

Deadline Extended Vantho i: heg nalas vadag./Nalas vadag antho i:. May 22, 2017 12:00 noon Community members interested in

serving on the Gila River Indian Com- Vantho i: heg so:la./So:la antho i:. munity Utility Authority Board of Direc- tors, must submit one original copy of a Letter of Interest, a Résumé, an Ap-

plication, the Financial Disclosure and Vantho i: heg kovi:./Kovi: antho i:. an Affidavit to the Community Council Secretary’s Office by the deadline date, (include your address and phone

number on your résumé). Community Vantho i: heg shu:thag./Shu:thag antho i:. Council Secretary’s Office is located at the Governance Center, 525 West Gu u Ki, mailing address P.O. Box 2138,

Sacaton, AZ 85147; Phone (520) 562- 9720. Vantho i: heg vi:p./Vi:p antho i:. **** Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of Con-

duct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.C.4: All individuals who apply for a vacancy Vantho i: heg thi:./Thi: antho i:. shall submit to the Community Council

Secretary a letter of interest, resume,

an application and financial disclo- sure statement in a form as may be prescribed by the Community Council from time to time and an affidavit at- testing that he/she has not been or is not: a) convicted of any crime involv- ing moral turpitude, as defined in Title 1, chapter 2, Section 1.201.B., in the YOUTH SUMMER CAMP 2017 preceding five years; b) removed from office pursuant to this title in any of the preceding five years; c) currently delin- quent with respect to a debt owed to the Community; d) able to meet any other condition imposed by the office in questions. The GRIC 2011 Code of Conduct application/affidavit and finan- cial disclosure can be obtained from the Community Council Secretary’s Office. **** Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of Con- duct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.F. Community Employees: A Community Employee may sit on a Community enterprise board subject to the Com- munity’s Employee Policies and Pro- cedures Reference Guide. A copy of the specified job description can be obtained from the Community Council Secretary’s Office. **** Pursuant to GRIC 2011 Code of Con- duct, Chapter 6, Section 1.601.G. Du- ties of Community Enterprise Boards: Community enterprise boards and their members shall follow a standard of care requiring that any decision of, or action taken by, the Community en- terprise board members shall be one that would be made with the degree of care that would be exercised by a reasonably prudent and competent person seeking a reasonable return on investment and preservation of financial resources. A copy of the spec- ified board position description can be The Gila River Indian Community in conjunction with Indian Youth of America Camp will be obtained from the Community Council Secretary’s Office. o ering a free summer camp to boys and girls ages 10-14. COURT NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF THE Location of camp: Whispering Pines Camp — Prescott, AZ GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA Dates: June 14-23, 2017 (9 nights, 10 days) COURT DATE NOTICE In Re Case: Alyshia C Enas vs. Alex Curtis Santos DocketNumber: CV-2013-0165-ZPT The camp goal is to provide opportunities and experiences that will aid Native American children in their This case has been scheduled and educational, career, cultural, and personal growth while fostering a positive sense of self and heritage. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR on the date, time and place designated below. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR your Camp Packets can be printed online at mygilariver.org, requested via email at [email protected], hearing may be held in held in absentia and a warrant may be issued or packets can be picked up at the C.P.A.O. oce located at the Governance Center, for your arrest, forfeiture of your bond, Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. judgment in favor of the other party, or jail time may ordered. Order to Show Cause & Motion Hearing AKIMEL Spots are limited to GRIC enrolled members, must be in good standing with GRIC Tribal Programs, must O’OTHAM LODITHA KUD KI, complete all requirements of camp registration, and must attend orientation prior to camp. 721 West Seed Farm Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147 12th day of June, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom I before the Honorable Deadline to turn in packet is Monday, June 5, 2017 by 5:00 P.M. Donna Kisto-Jones

For more information contact Alie Walking Badger at 520-562-9713. Page 18 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017 HOME PLATE FROM JAPANESE-AMERICAN CONCENTRATION CAMP ON DISPLAY IN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME

Submitted by Bill of belonging in America, Staples but because of their love for Nisei Baseball Research the game itself. Project “Japanese Americans played in leagues of their (FRESNO, CA) – The own due to bigotry of the Nisei Baseball Research time, and they also com- Project (NBRP), a non-prof- peted against barnstorm- it organization founded to ing major league players preserve the history of Jap- and teams from the Pacif- anese American baseball, is ic Coast League, Negro pleased to announce that the Leagues and Japan,” said wooden home plate from Nakagawa. “They not only the WWII Japanese Ameri- held their own, in many cas- can Concentration Camp at es they were the victors.” Gila River, Arizona, is now Japanese Americans on exhibit at the National also played a key role as in- Baseball Hall of Fame in ternational baseball ambas- Cooperstown, New York. sadors, helping to build a In partnership with bridge to the Pacific. “If Af- the NBRP and the Arizo- rican Americans integrated na Chapter of the Japanese the game of baseball, then American Citizens League, Japanese Americans inter- the National Baseball Hall nationalized it,” said Bill of Fame added the war- Staples, Jr., author of Keni- time relic to its second chi Zenimura, Japanese floor exhibit “The Game.” American Baseball Pioneer. The addition of the home Between 1900 and plate coincides with May 1940, Japanese Americans Courtesy of the Nisei Baseball Research Project as Asian Pacific American did more than any other Kenichi Zenimura’s homeplate from the Japanese Internment Camp located in the Gila River Indian Community Heritage Month, and 2017 group to help export the will be on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. as the 75th Anniversary American style of play to of Executive Order 9066, Asia with numerous good- which led to the forced re- will tours to Japan, China moval and incarceration of and Korea. And when Nik- some 120,000 Americans kei teams weren’t directly of Japanese ancestry during involved in tours, because WWII. they knew the language and According to a recent customs of both countries, Congratulations to the Hall of Fame article titled they helped facilitate the “A Field of Dreams in an tours behind the scenes, as Arizona Desert,” the home was the case with the Negro GRIC DEQ Earth Day plate serves as an important League Philadelphia Royal symbol of hope for people Giants who toured Asia in of all nationalities. 1927, and the major league Art Contest Winners! “This wooden home tours of 1931 and 1934. plate was much more than These American ambassa- a corner of a dusty base- dors planted the seeds so ball diamond, or the shape that professional baseball in that helped define a batter’s Japan could begin in 1936. strike zone,” said Hall of “Timing is key in the Fame senior curator Tom game of baseball,” says Shieber. “It was (and is) a Staples. “Players like Ma- vibrant symbol of hope for sanori Murakami, Hideo those who were denied their Nomo, Ichiro, Hideki Mat- freedom, and an expression sui and Masahiro Tanaka, of what it meant to be an were born at the right time. American for those who They all are indebted to were stripped of their civ- the Japanese American pi- il rights. It is an important oneers who helped elevate artifact in the history of our the level of play in Japan country, not just the history before the war by building of our National Pastime.” baseball’s bridge to the Pa- According to Hall of cific. Hopefully the wood- Fame officials, as “visitors en home plate will spark a Shoshauna Vanhardenberg Seth Enos and Ayla Pino learn about the home plate, greater appreciation for the Sacaton Elementary School Blackwater School with all of its rusty nails and pre-war impact and lega- Division: K- 4th Grade Division: K - 4th Grade splintered pieces of wood, cy of Japanese American so too will they understand baseball pioneers,” Staples the legacy of Kenichi Zeni- added. mura, the man who created “Since the inception of a fountain of hope in the the NBRP, our mission has Pima Indian desert of Ari- been to have the Nation- zona.” Zenimura is recog- al Baseball Hall of Fame nized by historians as “The consider a permanent exhi- Father of Japanese Ameri- bition for Japanese Ameri- can Baseball”. cans,” said Nakagawa. “All “Japanese Americans great journeys in the game kept the all-American pas- of baseball begin at home time alive behind barbed plate. Hopefully Zenimura’s wire, despite the fact that wooden home plate is just their civil liberties were be- the beginning for Cooper- ing violated by the country stown to recognize, honor that they loved,” said Ker- and celebrate the important ry Yo Nakagawa, NBRP legacy of Asian Americans Elena Lopez Adrian Valenzuela Angel Valenzuela founder and Project Direc- in our National Pastime, Sacaton Middle School tor. Long before WWII, Jap- Sacaton Middle School Sacaton Middle School much like the All-American Divisdion: 5th - 8th Grade Division: 5th - 8th Grade Division: 5th - 8th Grade anese Americans embraced Girls, Latinos and the Ne- the game of baseball, not gro Leagues.” only to display their sense May 22, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 19 Page 20 Gila River Indian News May 22, 2017

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 29TH

The day to remember all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and are no longer with us. Honor the memory of the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines that served this country to ensure freedom.