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“Serving all seven districts of the Gila River Indian Community” Blackwater - Hashen Kehk - Gu U Ki - Santan - Vah Ki - Komatke - Maricopa Colony MAY 22, 2017 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 20, NO. 10 Students recognized at 2017 Chief Azul Change Service Requested AZ 85147 Sacaton, Box 459 P.O. News Gila River Indian Scholar & Citizenship Award Banquet PRESORTED PRESORTED Permit No. 25 No. Permit STANDARD U.S. Postage U.S. Sacaton, AZ Sacaton, PAID IN the GRIN 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 grandfather’s 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 Follow GRHC on social media: Gila River Indian Community 2017 Summer CRISIS HOTLINE 1 (800) 259-3449 Family Health Event 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. GRHC: 520.562.3321 grhc.org 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.