Vol. 12 No. 2 Sacaton, Arizona February 2009

Health Center opens in Komatke

Komatke Health Center Opening Ceremony: All Members of Recognized Tribes Eligible By Darius Blackwater Enos GRIN Intern Reporter Komatke-On Jan. 23, 2009 an opening medical treatment for the people of Ko- ceremony was held for the long-awaited matke and Maricopa Colony was the Komatke Health Center located at 51st Gila Crossing Clinic, first established Avenue and Pecos Road near the South during the 1950s. The one room clinic Mountain foothills. The beautiful new was staffed by an IHS doctor and nurse. center is furnished with state of the art The original clinic was then replaced by medical equipment. Indigenous designs a three-exam room facility but it was are incorporated throughout the prop- still small. Long-time medical director erty. Dr. Peter Wagner recalled the constant Pam Thompson, Chief Operat- drawbacks they endured at the 760 sq. ft. ing Officer for the Gila River Health clinic. “We had frequent closures due to Care Corporation (GRHCC) emceed the water and power outages.” At 760 sq. occasion. To the west, amidst cloudy feet, services, no doubt, were limited. skies, the grand Sierra Estrella Moun- The old clinic was closed a few tains served as the backdrop to the years ago and replaced by a temporary makeshift stage situated near the main facility on Pecos Road. In an interview entrance. with Cheryl Pablo, BOD, stated “There At center stage were members has always been a need for a bigger fa- of the Gila River Health Care Corpora- cility.” Community members in Districts tion Board of Directors (BOD); Health 6 and 7 often had to make the long trek and Social Standing Committee (HSC); to Phoenix Indian Medical Center and personnel from the Indian Health (“PIMC”) or Sacaton HuhuKam for Services (IHS), entities largely responsi- medical services the clinic was not ble for bringing the project to reality. For decades, the only source for See Komatke Page 4 Attendees at the grand opening are toured through the new facility. (GRIN Photo - Darius Blackwater Enos)

Departments work together on proposed pavillion

vendors following health guidelines? Shurz Councilman from D3 who has Other topics are linked to their location. been adamant in his support for the pavil- Are the vendors authorized to currently ion. “The vendor areas, they don’t have operate on these sites? What about the any potable water, no restroom facilities. traffic they cause? Is there any harm That’s what this Vendor Pavilion pro- done to the areas surrounding the ven- vides.” dors? You also have to wonder about the The vendors will pay a nominal camaraderie between the vendors. Do fee for the space, with priority given to they get along, or is there more beef be- Community members, then spouses fol- tween them than there is on their menus? lowed by members of other tribes, and A big step in addressing these is- then to non-community members. The sues was taken on September 30, 2008 when a location was approved for a Ven- See Vendor Page 4 dor Pavilion on the NW corner of Blue Bird and Seed Farm Road. All the ven- dors who currently operate will be con- INDEX centrated in the pavilion to provide them Letters ...... 2 with all the necessities for food services, New Tribal ID ...... 5 and also giving the customer a safe outlet A Days Journey ...... 7 teenager, wearing a paper crown, to mess for dining in the community. By Roberto A. Jackson New D4 Ballfield ...... 7 GRIN Intern Reporter up our order. “This not only would provide an In D3, food stands can be found area for the vendors to sell their goods Danish Performance .... 10 If you work in the Community on roadsides and intersections. On the Council Action Sheets .. 12 and need to satiate those mid-morning and services, but also would be an eco- north side of the Sacaton market you will nomic driver for the community,” Myron Docket 236 C&D Notice 14 hunger pangs, there are limited dining op- notice a string of stands serving from as tions. There aren’t any drive-thru lanes early as 6:30 in the morning until well where you can give an order into a giant into the afternoon. At lunch time, the Gila River Indian News PRESORTED STAN- clown head with an intercom for a mouth. P.O. Box 459 DARD hungry crowd will pull up to the conven- U.S. Postage There are no value meals, or any of the ient stands and quickly order—an effort- Sacaton, AZ 85247 typical offerings provided according to PAID less exchange between a famished patron Change Service Requested Sacaton, AZ America’s fast food customs. The grow- and the reliable seller. Permit No. 25 ing need for food service in general also But recently, there have been falls short. concerns that have heated up the conver- Here in the Community, the no- sation like a piece of dough in hot grease. tion of fast food invokes images of our fa- The surfacing issues stem from various vorite food stand. From these popover points and perspectives. There are issues proprietors we can quickly grab a filling relating to the safety of the food. Are the meal without having to wait for some Page 2 Gila River Indian News February 2009

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MIHIO MANUS [email protected] GRIN Managing Editor (520)562-9718

JERI THOMAS [email protected] GRIN Office Manager (520)562-9717

GINA GOODMAN [email protected] Receptionist Fire Fighter Apprentices Earn Their Badges (520)562-9715

Cadets from the Gila River Fire Department Apprentice Program earned their badges by enduring six DARIUS.ENOS months of rigorous training provided by the GRFD. The ceremony was held in the Council Chambers [email protected] on Jan. 30 and was presided over by Fire Chief Mark Openshaw. Graduates included: Andrew Linder, Intern Reporter Brian Paul Jones, Loren Michael Jones, Michael Lewis Jones, Phillip B. Morgan, Steve Phillip (520)562-9716 Nasewytewa, Cheyenne Cade-Cain Pancott and Johnny Edward Rodriguez. (GRIN Photo - Mihio Manus) ROBERTO A. JACKSON [email protected] Intern Reporter (520)562-9719

Letters Fax: (520)562-9712 Email: [email protected] www.gilariver.org/index.php/news Gila River News Congratulations to Bradley Blaine Material published in the Gila River I am writing this letter as a very Bradley will be graduating from Indian News may not be reproduced in proud parent of my son Bradley Johnathon Hartshorne High School this year and will any form without consent from the Gila River Indian Community. Blaine. Bradley has been attending Jones be moving on to further his education by at- Academy in Hartshorne, Oklahoma for the tending college. Again I want to express LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Letters should be past six years. The last four years he’s been my pride in my son on behalf of all his fam- limited to 200 words and be in good taste. attending the Hartshorne High School ily and friends here at home. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should where he has done an outstanding job in We all love and miss you, along be signed with the writerʼs true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN may school work and his four years on the foot- with your little brother and your sister. need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or ball team. Bradley’s siblings also attend columns without a complete signature, name, Bradley has been an above aver- Jones Academy, his sister will also be grad- address or phone number will not be accept- able to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves age student in his academics, but along with uating right along side Bradley. the right to edit submitted materials for gram- his schoolwork I want to express my great- From all of your family and mar, spelling and content. Write to: est praise for his accomplishment in his friends, this is all for you. Editor, GRIN P.O. Box 459 years on the Hartshorne Miners Football Sacaton, AZ 85247 Team. Bradley started playing football in Love your dad, Published letters or columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor or Gila River In- his freshman year and has continued do so Andy Blaine. dian Community. up until now that he is a senior. All four of years he has been on the varsity football team where he played on both the offense Inmate looking for Gila River Indian Community and defense teams. He has played at the P.O. Box 97 positions of right and left tackle along with relatives Sacaton, AZ 85247 right and left guard. 520.562.9500 www.gilariver.org Dear Editor, William R. Rhodes, Governor Moving forward for the people I’m Pima/Mexican, and I am Joseph Manuel, Lt. Governor searching for relatives that live on the Gila It is a positive feeling who the Judge Anthony J. Hill is the new River Community Rez. I was born and District #1: Arzie Hogg members of this Community selected for comer but you always admire someone raised here in California but all of my rel- Augustine Enos Chief Judge and Associate Judges. who has put in all the hard work and gone atives live over there. District #2: Jewell Whitman There is a rumor that Chief Judge the distance to complete law school. I am related to Edward and Bar- District #3: Rodney Jackson Annette Steward and Associate Judges Lu- Similar to the Tribal political bara Lewis, also related to Anissa Lupe, Myron Schurz cille Antone-Morago and Linda M. Pablo world, the Court has had its share of nega- Erma M. Kisto-Antone and Jacqueline District #4: Malcom Eschief help lay the bricks to construct the OLD tive publicity. Lewis. I have a sister that passed away Rebecca Rowe COURT when it was new. This particular group of Judges named Mary Lewis Rendon. If any of you Darrell Gerlaugh Before or about that time is when not only have the degrees and special train- read this letter, would you contact me? John Antone they started their involvement in Tribal ing, they have the experience of under- Also anyone that knows any of the rela- District #5: Brenda Robertson tives that I mentioned would you write Cecil Lewis Court as an advocate or clerk. Seriously, standing the climate of the Community. Frank Pablo, Sr. that is a long time to be in the legal arena. They are MOVING FORWARD me? I’m doing time but I hope to get out, Delane Enos if anyone would like to write me, please Along with Judge Lucinda Little’s FOR THE PEOPLE. District #6: Anthony Villareal double digit years working in Children’s do. Thank you. Albert Pablo Court, collectively it is approaching or sur- Sincerely, Terrance B Evans passing the century mark in legal service to Sincerely, District #7: Devin Redbird this community. Terrance Morago Judge Harriet Allison-James’ Tribal Court Advocate Dionisio Rendon C-89115 Arthur Felder, Tribal Treasurer more than a score of years as a Tribal em- District Three PO Box 7500-B-3-125 John Giff, Community Council Secretary ployee is definitely a plus. Crescent City, CA 95532 February 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 3

“On The Rise” is the first of a two-part series which delves into the growing problem of By Roberto A. Jackson gang activity and violence within Community boundary. Members of the GRIC Police De- GRIN Intern Reporter partment, Councilmen and Honorable Governor William R. Rhodes were given a chance to weigh in on the crisis.

As far back as I can remember, Chief Nejo told of a scenario that is being directly to Gila River. “What we saw, was seen the thug life for what it really is, and gangs were apart of growing up. Being played out in the Community every day, persons hooking up at that time, with or- understands that there is something more raised in south Phoenix in the 80s and 90s “You take up with us, nobody would ever ganized criminal factions to traffic and to this world than always teetering on the didn’t seem to help much. Some of my lay a hand on you again; you’ll have a forward drugs in and through the commu- edge of destruction. Police hear it from earliest memories of elementary school in- family.” nity,” reflected Chief Nejo. “That taught former members that they wanted a clude playing ‘bloods and crips’ during re- According to police intelligence, me, right there, showed me first hand, the change in their life as they reach their late cess, which was a refreshing take on the the gangs in Gila River are about five depth of this problem.” 20s and enter parenthood. Yet for others, ubiquitous ‘cowboys and Indians’ game. years behind the ones in Phoenix, but the Chief Nejo remembered that inci- it is harder to find redemption. Since I was the only person in school who organizational methods of Gila River’s dent when he became GRPD’s Patrol Chief Nejo said that some gang was registered with a tribe, you can imag- hoodlums has been streamlined to Commander in 2004. He said that there members attain the vaunted status of ine how unsettling it would be for me to strengthen their foundations. “Their still was a continuing street level opera- ‘O.G.’ or ‘Original Gangster’. These participate. structure is getting a lot better. Before, tion facing the community but, “it had elder statesmen of the streets are around, Playing ‘bloods and crips’ was they used to just run amok,” said an SEU grown to a proportion no longer just “30, 40, 50 years old.” An ‘O.G.’ trains fun though, as we fooled around, pretend- officer. “They got a ‘head guy’, they got maybe one or two districts in the commu- the neophytes on “the actual gang opera- ing to shoot one another. I was cocking their ‘sub guys’, and they actually have nity.” The involvement of Community tion”, and imparts some wisdom and street back the hammer, which was really my soldiers.” members had accelerated as they, “were knowledge from the underworld’s infinite thumb, and firing invisible rounds from The improved system of com- tying up with the profitability of selling book of secrets. the barrel, which was really my finger. mand has certain militaristic aspects. drugs.” The characterizations of your The playground was riddled with ‘make- Chief Nejo has heard directly from gang A dealer will ‘hire’ a gang to pro- typical Hispanic street gang are guided by believe’ bullet holes. bangers during heated periods of retalia- tect their routes, stash houses, and nar- a sense of family, territory, and protection My innocent memories of imagi- cotics in exchange for money. It all goes of the ‘barrio’, along with pervasive im- nary gangland warfare had soured as the hand in hand stated an SEU officer, agery and identification with Hispanic real thing began to clench its grip around “Drugs, gangs, and guns. It all goes to- culture and history. With the African- every neighborhood on the south side. gether.” American gangs, Nejo said, “it’s more of a Kids were making cold steel ring into the This trinity of social corrosion motivation of profit, and strength and in- night as the bullets would sing from the shows the escalation from your normal timidation…You never show fear.” The barrels in a deadly chorus of chaos. The street level operation into a larger scale of Native American gang draws water from tide of panic flooded the nation as towns major drug trafficking. They are marking both wells. all across the US were adopting L.A.’s off territory in order to control the dope, “With Native gangs,” Chief Nejo signature style of gangbanging. Phoenix and in the process having confrontations said, “we have kind of a hybrid.” Some was no different. People were dying on with their rivals, and fighting each other are found to affiliate with the African- the same streets that I was raised, and all for profits. Police reports reflect the large American attitude, and others with the that was left were the lonely tears of a numbers of gang members present when ‘cholo’ approach of the Hispanics. Others loved one, and the uncertainty of who search warrants for narcotics are issued. still, take appropriations from both to would be the next victim. The presence of females in Gila form their own gangster paradigm. Some twenty years later, the al- “The gang influence River gangs is also common. They re- Community members have also lure of gangs is as powerful as ever, never and violence is very main fiercely loyal, and directly engage in been found to join gangs in areas sur- more so in Gila River. “The gang influ- criminal activity. Their most common rounding Gila River. Police findings ence and violence is very much alive,” much alive,” - Chief role is that of lookout, but they also serve show that Community members have said Chief Reynolds Nejo from his desk at Reynolds Nejo to stash the narcotics and guns, and they gone to Maricopa, Casa Grande, and the Gila River Police Department (GRPD) make drug runs as well. Chandler and into other areas outside the headquarters. The areas that draw the most at- reservation to join the street gangs over Gang related crimes are rising tion that in fact, “There’s a war on,” and tention are Districts 3 and the West-End, there. and the brutality has climbed to unparal- “I’m a soldier. I’m-a do my duty.” but sources in the GRPD said that the ‘hot As a former Chief Judge, Gover- leled levels. A member of GRPD’s The Gila River gangs are using spots’ for gang involved activity, “goes in nor William Rhodes has seen the gang Strategic Enforcement Unit (SEU) admit- dangerously powerful weaponry to match waves.” Another factor that contributes to problem rise from the small time dealings ted that, “The violence has stepped up a their vicious streaks of violence. With the rise in crime will depend on the re- of your average ‘street tough’ into the lot.” their fondness for high-powered arms, like lease of gang members from incarcera- heartbreaking crisis of today. “We got to Media depictions of gang culture the SKS semi-automatic rifle and the AK- tion. “If certain members are released that pay more attention to how we raise our has given Community Members a cursory 47, anyone can conceivably be a target be- live in D5 then we’ll see that rise,” noted children,” he declared in a recent inter- view of the lifestyle, but it’s Gila River’s cause their ammunition can easily shoot the source. “Usually one guy gets out and view. He also expressed the need for peo- proximity to the Phoenix Metropolitan through houses and brick walls. During he’ll organize it real quick,” and, “if he ple to look at a higher power for direction, area that strongly contributes to the prolif- an interview, SEU representatives re- gets caught, then it kind of dies down.” “we need God in our lives.” Governor eration of street gang activity. “The gangs vealed that AK-47s have a black market The Native American prison Rhodes asserted that respect for one’s self out here are mimicking the ones off the value of one hundred dollars, and with gangs also hold sway over what takes and culture can steer an individual from stateside,” disclosed a source in the SEU. that, 600 rounds of ammunition per sec- place in the streets. There are still deep the empty promises of life in a gang. “We Recruitment into gangs begins ond. Gila River Police intelligence also ties between members in and out of got to become examples to the younger when a child’s mind is the most impres- reports that the gangster’s most notorious prison. GRPD has confiscated letters and generation coming up, and that example sionable. At a young age they are easily calling card of cruelty, the drive-by shoot- messages with correspondence linked to has to be good.” captivated by what the gang offers; they ing, has experienced a significant surge in gangland activity. These encoded mes- desire recognition, self-worth and a sense the Community. “That’s the worst thing sages or “kites” give people, outside the To Be Continued Next Issue of being something more than themselves. you can get,” said an officer, “people get- prison, orders to commit severe crime. On the Rise Pt. II The pressure comes from friends at ting shot.” If a gang member is lucky Preventive and Reactive Meas- school, or even family members at home. The gangs themselves have be- enough to survive the harsh realities of ures to Fight Back. More Thoughts from If a child has low self esteem, feelings of come intensely aggressive because of their living life at its lowest common denomi- Governor Rhodes, Members of Council, boredom and isolation, or comes from a illicit dealings in the drug trade. When nator then as one officer stated, “They fi- Chief Nejo, and a look inside Gila River’s broken home, then they become an easy Chief Nejo was a narcotics officer in nally realize what they got into.” Juvenile Facility. mark for what the gang is promoting. Phoenix in 1999, an investigation led him By that time, the individual has Page 4 Gila River Indian News February 2009

Komatke from page 1 Pima and Maricopa. Our families are in- wanted our entrance to focus on the question with, “This growth gives us the tertwined with those from all over [Indian mountain, but our four upper silo win- opportunity to help out one another and equipped to provide. Country].” Community members with dows face the east.” Both interior silo that’s how we should be.” The BOD and HSC worked with family members from neighboring tribes spaces are adorned with saguaro cactus At the end of the ceremony Dr. the IHS who sought ways to reduce out- may receive medical care at the Komatke ribs. Song-Nichols acknowledged the late patient overcrowding at PIMC. “The tribe Health Center should the need arise. At the end of the hallway the Viola Johnson, CEO for the IHS and agreed to provide the site and IHS funded Hugh Collins, CEO of Gila building is separated into east and west Henry Walden, former Clinical Director construction of the building.” Pablo ex- River Health Care Corp. “Whether you wings. A large portion of the east wing is for the Gila Crossing Clinic and present plained. IHS funded to the tune of $28.7 call it ‘komatke’ or ‘co-mat-key,’ we say, dedicated for the dental clinic and office Director for the GRIC Health Resources million dollars for construction and fur- ‘Welcome to your new community health space. A diabetes prevention section and Department. These individuals were in- nishing costs. IHS is also responsible to center!’” After the closing prayer volun- state of the art wellness center are among strumental in planting the seeds in the fund a major portion of its annual opera- teers from the GRHCC were eager to the many services provided in the west late 1990s to get the project up and run- tion budget. The GRHCC will contribute give the large crowd personal tours of the wing. $4 million annually. 90,000 sq. ft. facility. “We tried to include as much All members of federally recog- One of the major focal points for local culture as we could. The exterior nized tribes are eligible for the following the facility is the two silos that are lay- design of the building reflects the Estrella services: primary care medicine; optome- ered with stone material inside and out. Mountains. We tried to match the moun- try; podiatry; dental; obstetrics/gynecol- The interior of the south silo serves as the tain peaks.” Pablo said. ogy; pediatrics; behavioral health; waiting room for the pharmacy, which As food was being served some- laboratory; x-ray; physical therapy; dia- also features a series of vertical windows one from D7 wondered aloud, ‘Will it im- betes education; public health nursing; where patients can see a panoramic view prove dental services?’And further stated emergency medical services. Currently of the Estrella Mountains. she preferred PIMC dental clinic because there are 12 examination rooms with pos- The main reception area depicts its clinic is geared toward people suffer- sible expansion for a total of 17. a warrior shield on the floor. Someone ing with diabetes. ‘I know it is hard get- The Komatke Care Center will soon open asked ‘what is the significance of the ting appointments for the dental clinic. I its drive-through pharmacy. It will be the shield?’ Pam Thompson enthusiastically hear some people have to wait three first IHS clinic in the country to have a replied “So we can fight diabetes and months,’ she said. Pablo replied “As the drive through pharmacy. The window obesity!” The interior of the north silo volume of patients grows staff will in- will be open Monday through Friday showcases local pottery and nearby a crease as well.” An advocate for the from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. large basket motif is incorporated into the Health Center since 1999, Priscilla An- Lt.ning. Governor, Joseph Manuel shakes hands with children at the grand opening. (GRIN Barney Enos, GRHCC BOD floor. In native architecture it is often tone, Community-At-Large representa- Photo - Roberto A. Jackson) chairman pointed out “We are not only customary to face the door east. “We tive with the HSC answered the same

This panoramic shot shows of the northwest corner of Blue Bird and Seed Farm Roads where the proposed vendor pavillion is to be built. (GRIN Photo - Roberto A. Jackson )

Vendor from page 1 ity within the food service trade. With be two grocery stores.” An Arizona ices in the Department of Health Re- loans provided through Economic Devel- Traders predated the Sacaton Market, sources continues to see a rise a food opment, there could be greater opportu- until it was destroyed by arson. borne illnesses. Last year there were 148 need to integrate non-food vendors is also nity in the future. “The Entrepreneurship For the most part, the vendors cases of enteric diseases reported in the essential. Program is there as a resource for anyone share a well-mannered relationship. community. “They are only the con- Phil Salazar, who specializes in that’s interested in starting their business However there has been some discord firmed cases…a lot of them go unre- handcrafted wood work, maintains that or to enhance it,” said Carol Buckles, among the sellers. There are even reports ported,” Amaya said. She also revealed he would like to be in an open area where Economic Development Planner. of the tension leading to physical alterca- that, “We’ve been getting an increased his display of crosses and carvings can at- There is development planned tions. number in Clostridium Defficile in young tract buyers. Salazar, from Casa Grande, for the intersection of Casa Blanca and “There are those wars,” Black- children, and more parasite infections.” has become known for his hand made Sacaton Roads, a popular site for ven- water admitted. The competitive nature There are nine types of confirmed salmo- grave markers. “The elderly nicknamed dors. “It became more apparent just re- has gotten the best of certain vendors. nella infection in the community alone. me, The Crossman,” he said as he as- cently because D3 is in the process of Blackwater adds that providing the ven- This has spurred Environmental Health to sisted customers. developing or expanding Ira Hayes Park dor a designated space could, “alleviate increase the number of food handler’s Martha Reed, from Rhonda’s to that NW corner,” said B. Elaine Black- those types of conflicts.” classes. Catering, clearly understands the immi- water, Economic Development’s Acting The vendor pavilion will be the Begay also said that there is, nence and significance of vendor reloca- Director. “When they do that the food ideal setting for GRIC Departments to “difficulty of saying ‘yes’ there’s a direct tion. “We are willing to move because vendors will be forced to relocate.” implement food handling guidelines and link to the vendors here in this commu- we need the water, the electricity,” she Apart from the expansion of the policies. “There needed to be some re- nity.” That does not stop her department said as the lunch time crowd began to ar- park, there were other reasons why the quirements put in place,” said Crank. from receiving streaming reports, “about rive. community felt it was necessary to move The latest food code, enacted by the U.S. people finding glass, pieces of metal, “During summertime we are the vendors. “It was very high-traffic. Department of Health and Human Serv- hair,” said Amaya about some of the sur- going to be able to have a cooling system. Parking was an issue. Pedestrian safety ices, was approved by the FDA in 2005. prising discoveries found in food stand During winter time we are going to have was an issue,” said Councilman Shurz. Currently, the Community follows the delectables. If you know the vendor per- a heating system,” she said. Reed also The NW corner of Casa Blanca and Saca- FDA Food Code from 1962. Only the sonally, and have a history with their recognizes the limitations of a temporary ton Roads is currently enclosed by a casinos and the resort abide by the recent service, then you will, most likely, feel stand and of the shortcuts one must make chain linked fence until the additions to code and are up to date, while vendors comfortable buying from them, but the in order serve customers. Once there is a the park begin construction. and such are bound by the generalized pavilion will eliminate any overshadow- facility in place Reed says, “We can fol- The sum of high-traffic and con- regulations set forth some 47 years ago. ing hazard and greatly diminish the risks low everyone’s guidelines.” gestion also adversely impacts the ad- “We would like to develop some towards young children and elders. After the concept was proposed joining lands that remain undeveloped, type of vendor ordinance,” said Council- Food and water can be an effec- and unanimously approved by D3, a mo- particularly in the area just north of the man Shurz. This will bring the rest of the tive way of inflicting widespread terror, tion letter was sent to the Economic De- Sacaton Supermarket. The car traffic and Community up to par with the latest poli- but as it pertains to the Community, the velopment Department, and they have foot traffic leaves a harmful impression, cies. “Once the pavilion is built, nobody new code will give the authorities more since been in the process of evaluating since that portion of land is known to else will be allowed to be set up…they’re leverage if an inspection were ever nec- the site and examining the needs of the have archaeological significance, and either going to all move forward of they essary. vendors. sometimes vendors are trespassing on al- won’t be engaging in that type of busi- The concept for a regulated ven- “We are working on conducting lotted land. ness,” said Environmental Health Serv- dor setting dates back to the mid-1990s, a survey with the current and existing At the same September meeting ices Director, Virginia Begay. according to Begay. Similar pavilions vendors to justify the need for the vendor when the pavilion was approved, D3 Carmen Amaya, Sanitarian for successfully operate in White Mountain pavilion,” said Michele Crank, Planner overwhelmingly approved to move for- Environmental Health stated that Com- and the Navajo Nation near Window with Economic Development. ward with a medium scale grocery store munity stands to benefit from the pavil- Rock. Several departments are working There are still some steps in the that will have a bakery, a deli and possi- ion in several key ways. “It will provide together to bring Gila River its own pavil- process to go through before the site is bly a bank. Shurz noted that the store a permanent structure, geared up to pre- ion. “One of the good things is actually designated as a commercial zone area. could help the vendors by offering them a pare safe food; equipped with a kitchen, partnering with other entities here in the If someone had the desire to ex- place to buy their products in the Com- water, utilities in general. Vendors could Community who should be working to pand their food operation, being instituted munity. The current store, Sacaton Mar- wash clean and sanitize as requested by bring this whole concept to life,” said by the pavilion would be an industrious ket, will still have its niche but Shurz said the health code.” Begay. No word yet on drive-thru lanes step toward legitimacy and accountabil- that, “If you go back in time there used to The Environmental Health Serv- with giant clown heads. 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The Gila River Constitu- Task Force will be asking for addi- tion Task Force is hitting the road tional input from community again. This new tour will take the members on how, specifically, the Task Force back through the Dis- top issues identified should be tricts with a second round of pre- amended. Following this group of sentations on constitution reform. presentations, the Task Force in- MEMBER NAME After completing the sur- tends to gather the comments to Cheerless Smith veys and reviewing every com- focus on how to amend these sec-

DATE OF BIRTH ment submitted after the first tions of the constitution and create 00-00-0000 round of presentations, the top four a first draft of a revised constitu- issues on the minds of community tion. members are; Membership, Pow- It is critically important

ENROLLMENT NUMBER ers of Council, Qualifications of that community members make 000000 Elected or Appointed Officials and every effort to attend. While all the Bylaws. Other common areas of potential change will themes included; Removal of the cause changes within the commu- New Tribal ID, available in April ‘09 20 year restriction from Member- nity, the issue of membership ship; Term Limits and Length of alone, has permanent implications The Tribal Identification Card has We hoped to have the newly de- Terms; Removal of the Secretarial for the community as it directly been enhanced and redesigned with a few signed card available by March 2008 un- Election from Constitutional impact the longevity of the Com- modifications. The modifications include fortunately; it will not be available until Amendments as well as Reappor- munity. Please plan to attend and the removal of the social security number April 2008. The card will remain to be free tionment. bring your ideas, pen and paper. to protect against identify theft and will of charge to all enrolled members age 55 have lamination with a hologram of the and older. However, the ID will increase to During this second journey, For further information on tribal seal on it to improve the appearance $8 for enrolled members age 18 and older. the Task Force will present the the project, please contact Gerald and durability. The card will also have a bar This change will not affect your old tribal community with the results from Calnimptewa, Project Manager at code that will confirm your enrollment sta- ID; it will still be accepted at the districts the surveys and report on the com- (520) 562-9757 or Gerald.Cal- tus to be used in the future when applying and other areas where you are required to ments received. In addition, the [email protected]. for Community Service Programs. provide tribal identification.

2010 Census, PT Employment Opportunity District presentations are scheduled as follows:

The 2010 US Census is just ployment and Training Offices in Sacaton around the corner and is creeping up on us. and at the District Six locations. District 7 Wed, Jan. 28, 2009 6 p.m. District Service Center We encourage our community members to Again I encourage members of District 5 Thurs, Feb. 5, 2009 6 p.m. District Service Center respond to the temporary/part-time em- the community to call (866) 861-2010 or District 4 Thurs, Feb. 12, 2009 6 p.m. District Service Center ployment opportunities that are available. log on to www.2010censusjobs.gov. This is District 6 Thurs, Feb. 19, 2009 6 p.m. District Service Center Janice Stewart, community mem- where it all begins. The benefits include: ber from District Five has been hired as the good pay, flexible hours, mileage reim- District 1 Mon, Feb. 23, 2009 6 p.m. District Service Center Recruiting Assistant for US Bureau and bursement, and serving your community. UMA Sat, Feb. 28, 2009 9 a.m. Location TBD will conduct testing for tribal members in- Most of all, the Community has approved District 2 Sat, Mar 7, 2009 10 a.m. District Service Center terested in employment for the 2010 US the exclusion of earned income for the District 3 Wed, Mar 11, 2009 6 p.m. District Service Center Census. Ms. Stewart will be scheduling Temporary Assistance for Needy Families testing session within the next month. The (TANF) program. testing sessions will be held at the Em- Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Thoak Thag Ke’ Life Center

Happy New Year! Get a fresh start this coming year. We have the resources to motivate and support you!

New Years Resolution! Befor e K eep a log exercising, ask of your daily Decrease Your Weight. your doctor if it weight, food, is okay. & exer ci se.B What it takes to lose weight is outlined in the figure on See your dietitian & Be active the right. However, we can’t usually lose weight on our own. We need our healthcare team. The best way we can doctor for the Weight 20-30 minutes best diet. twice daily. improve our health is to not smoke, watch the alcohol, L oss oss keep active, eat well, control our weight, keep our doctor I f you

appointments, and take our medications. Our healthcare Share your daily watch TV, exercise pr ogr ess with a Sleep 7-8 while watching. team can help with that – just ask. One more thing – fr iend. hours per day have a good attitude. A good attitude is knowing you can & more if under do it. It’s magic. Have a Happy New Year! I hope it’s a 18 year s.

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Were you successful with controlling your diabetes in Adult Diabetes Support Group 2008? : February 25, Mark Joaquin Is your A1c less than 7%? 2009, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Contact Jr Is your blood pressure less than 130/80? . at the Life Center.

Is your LDL “bad” cholesterol less than 100? Diabetes Prevention Program for Youth: 8 week Is your microalbumin less than 30? Natasha Cooper Did you quit smoking? sessions. Contact for more information. Did you lose weight?

If not, fear not! While it is a lot to think about, you are Diabetes Kids Group: Will start in February in not alone. This is a new year for a new you! District 3 & District 6. Contact Juniper Dery-Chaffin or Veronica Hamlett. Make an appointment today to see a diabetes educator.

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Submitted by Fresh Berry Gelatin terrine (jello mold) sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Re- Chaleen Brewer, Nutritionist Healthy cooking doesn’t mean that you move from heat and add gelatin mixture, Genesis Program: have to become a gourmet chef or invest in stirring until dissolved. Stir in remaining ¾ Diabetes Prevention For Children expensive cookware. You can use basic cup apple cider and lemon juice, then trans- (Serving Prenatal Women, Breast- cooking techniques to prepare food in fer to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of feeding Women, and children 0-5 years healthy ways. The basis of this class was ice and cold water. Cool mixture, stirring old) to cook with FRESH ingredients, SPICES occasionally, just to room temperature. and FRESH HERBS. With this class, we 3. Slowly pour mixture over fruit, then “Nutrition”, (ho-hum!), “Eating got to know some of our Nutritionists in chill, covered, until firm, at least 6 hours. healthy”, (eyes rolling upward!) “Food GRIC and our Head Start Cooks got some 4. To unmold, dip pan in a larger pan of hot Groups”, (what’s that?). up-to-date culinary training and of course, water 3 to 5 seconds to loosen. Invert a So many things tie in to a person we had fun preparing our meals and eating serving plate over loaf pan and invert jello getting good NUTRITION. NUTRITION it! mold onto plate. is not just about eating vegetables all the 5. Slice jello mold like a slice of bread and time! It is about so many things! Shall I Tips to reduce the amount of sugar in serve! name a few? foods ** Since its winter I would use strawber- Here is a great example of how ries, green grapes and red grapes. learning about food and cooking can have Instead of this: Sugar an impact on our community. This passed Try using this: Reduce sugar by ¼ to1/3 For more information on this workshop or summer, the Genesis Program gathered up baked goods and desserts. If recipe calls for on how you can help your family as young Grocery shopping 1 cup, use 2/3 cup. Cinnamon, vanilla, and as infants, eat a little bit better, please con- Snack foods almond extract can be added to give im- tact our Genesis Program office at 562- Beverages pression of sweetness. (Do not remove all 1237 or 550-8000. Chef Bertina Cadmen making ravi- oli on a pasta press machine. Eating at the table sugar in yeast breads as sugar provides food for the yeast.) Planning meals Tastes and Preferences Instead of this: Fruit flavored yogurt Culture and Traditions Try using this: Plain yogurt with fresh fruit Family History slices or use light versions of yo- Responsibility gurt.(**Children 1 year and younger should have yogurt made with WHOLE milk.) Cooking and Preparing Growth and Development Instead of this: Syrup Try using this: Pureed fruit, such as no- a few nutritionists, our own staff and a sugar-added applesauce or using 100% fruit handful of the Head Start Program’s Cook juice as added sweetness, or unsweetened staff and ventured to Scottsdale, AZ. for a jams and jellies. Healthy Cooking workshop. The workshop was at the Classic Cooking Academy Instead of this: Sugar in canned or frozen hosted and designed by a Native American fruits chef, Bertina Cadmen (Navajo). Try using this:Decrease or eliminate sugar I shared with Chef Bertina that I when canning or freezing fruits or buy would like her to teach our Native people unsweetened frozen fruit or fruit canned in and staff, how to cook with spices and less its own juice water, or light syrup. salt, sugar and fat; keeping in mind, our tra- ditional foods and methods of cooking in Apple Cider and Fruit Terrine (Jello mind. I also wanted to give everyone some Mold with Fruit) skills on cooking techniques, because I would like everyone to know that they can Servings: Makes 8 servings. do their own healthy food demonstration by Ingredients: simply following a recipe. 4 cups mixed fresh fruit such as berries The class was titled: “Healthy (strawberries, blueberries); peeled and Cooking for Native American Children.” thinly sliced peaches and halved seedless Each day we had a small lecture and then grapes (use nectarines and peaches when in the chefs of Gila River were in action! season) 2 ¾ teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from two We cooked a full course meal each day: ¼ oz. envelopes) Day 1 Menu 2 cups apple cider or (100% apple juice) Pork tenderloin with a Maple Glaze ¼ cup sugar Sauteed Spinach and Parsnip Puree 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Wild rice and Quinoa salad Strawberry sorbet w/ Pirouette (fancy 1. Arrange fruit in a 1 ½ -quart glass or loaf cookie) pan. (I used a loaf pan). Sprinkle gelatin Day 2 Menu over ¼ cup apple cider in a small bowl and Marinated Grilled Chicken let stand 1 minute to soften. Spinach Ravioli with light tomato sauce 2. Bring 1 cup apple cider to a boil wit Three Sister Salad

Front Row: Delberta Evans, Chaleen Brewer, Darlene Antone, Brenda Kisto. Second Row: Marilyn Lopez, Cynthia Jose, Francisca Hernandez, Leigh Ann Rounds, Lisa Lizoain, Mildred DʼSouza, and Sharon White. Back Row: Pamela Jackson, Chef Pasqual Dionet and Chef Bertina Cadmen of Classic Cooking Academy. Not pictured: Bernadette Anderson. February 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 7 D4 breaks ground on new ballfield

By Roberto A. Jackson ball field dedication on November 15, 2008, GRIN Intern Reporter the ‘Rebels’ little league team from D4, took home 1st place trophy. The sun had yet to sneak its golden glow past Once built, the recreational complex the Santan Mountains when Dante Nash, D4 Service will have an enormous impact on the sur- Center Coordinator, welcomed esteemed guests and visi- rounding area. It will also give Kari Russell, tors. The groundbreaking for Gila River’s latest ball field D4 Recreation Coordinator, more options was held behind the D4 Service Center on January 16, when it comes to implementing programs for 2009. In the wee hours of the morning, the staff began the youth. “The ball field and the different arranging chairs and refreshments for spectators and dig- facilities here will greatly improve the recre- nitaries for the 7 a.m. start. “To see something like this is ation,” Russell said. “I believe D4 will be a very humbling,” Nash said. In Nash’s first year as Coor- center for many great events to come.” The 'Gold Tipped Shovels Break Ground in D4' : L to R, Ken Keeler President Norquay Con- dinator, he has seen considerable progress in the district. master plan also includes a big ramada, a struction, Ken Hawk Project Manager Norquay Construction, Dante Nash D4 Service “This is just a start,” hinted Nash of other anticipated un- stage, courts for volleyball and basketball; Center Coordinator, Lt. Gov Joseph Manuel, Councilman John Antone from D4, Coun- cilman Malcolm Eschief from D4, Councilwoman Rebecca Rowe from D4 dertakings. children play area, a skate park, and parking The sky was blush with the promise of a new for a future senior center. partment was also in attendance, as well as D4 con- day as Malcolm Eschief, D4 Council Representative, ex- Optimism was also noted by Lt. Governor stituents and other Community members. pressed his relief that a long awaited ball field would fi- Joseph Manual. “We’re moving forward,” he said min- With shovels in hand, the prestigious panel of nally be forged. Eschief revealed the secret to Santan’s utes before he took his seat among Councilman Eschief, diggers inaugurated the site for operation. The gold- reputation of producing skillful players. “The reason D4 Councilman John Antone, and D4 Councilwoman Re- tipped blades left scant scratches on the surface the earth. we’re good ball players is because we played in dirt like becca Rowe who led the audience in prayer as the chill of The real digging will be left to the award winning com- this.” Santan remains a force on the ball field as their dawn winded down from the foothills, twisting though pany Norquay Construction who will be overseeing the flair continues to generate triumphant success. At the D6 every cactus and bush. Tribal Projects Development De- building phase.

This was the only time we saw a movie at we would jump on the wagon for a while. When evening came we went back to the A Day’s Journey the old Rowena Theater on West Boston When we could see the New York Thick- Juan residence and retired for the night Street next to Dave’s shoe repair shop. ets across the river to the south we would tired, dusty and hungry. We would talk Emmett S. White, D5 We would see cowboy movies, Calvary stop there as there was a small pond con- about what we rode and what we ate or and Indians or some scary ones like tinually fed by under ground water. The did at the bazaar as we went to sleep. Frankenstein and the Wolf man. We sure O’Otham called it “Smas” (Clear). The In the morning we packed our During the 1940s there were enjoyed the popcorn and sodas too! water was clear as glass and we could see things back into the wagon, said our so three ways to get around, walking, horse- I remember one trip to Komatke the bottom and the fishes swimming longs and started towards our home at back or by wagon. Usually, my brothers in March of 1944 when St. John’s Indian around. We would break out the lunch Bapchule. On the way we stopped at and friends walked to play somewhere or School had their annual bazaar. Momma and chow down while the mules were “Smas” again to water the mules, have climb the mountain at Aji or go to the and Daddy woke us up early that Satur- watered and fed. It was a very nice spot lunch and rest a while before we started swimming hole in Bapchule at the north day morning and as we got dressed they and we rested after eating. We continued home. Evening time found us at home end of St. Peter Road just before it drops were packing extra clothes for everyone, our journey and by dusk we arrived at the unhitching the mules and putting our bed- into the river bed. We perhaps walked a loading the wagon with bedding, water residence of the Juan family south west ding back in place, eating supper and re- three mile radius around our house and and hay for the mules. Momma would of the school. I only knew him by tiring for the night. The next day was a any more than that we rode horses if we pack a picnic lunch and snacks to eat on “Sta’pal”. I never knew his English name school day! could find some. We would ride to the the way. As we began our trip we headed but I remember his family quite well. These days are gone now, but I Japanese Internment Camp when it was west on along the riverbed and meet the Sunday morning the bazaar think back to those times and sometimes occupied and even after the camp was va- road by the old Catholic Church of St. began with a mass at Saint John the wish it would still be the same today. cated. There was always somewhere to Francis in Sacate, crossed the railroad Apostle Catholic Church located at the There was no alcohol or drugs to ruin our go or something to do. track below A:ji Ma:t and proceeded to Indian School. All the food stands would lives or turn us away from society. We The wagon was used to haul travel on the old road towards Santa be up, the Drum and Bugle Corps would may not have had much but we were water or go after wood and occasionally Cruz. The trip was fun for us as we perform followed by the St. John’s Indian happy and listened to our relatives as go to the town of Chandler to buy farm chased quails, rabbits, lizards and ran Dancers. There would be rides, bingo, they sometimes corrected us. Life was equipment parts, groceries or clothing. along side the wagon. When we got tired games and music through out the day. great then. “Not a care in the world”.

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Page 10 Gila River Indian News February 2009 Danish performance team visits Sacaton school district Welcome to the By John Timmons th River Indian Community, Gila River Gaming Enterprises 64 Anniver- SACATON- The National Danish Performance Team re- made a formal presentation to the Danish team on the his- cently paid visit to the Sacaton Elementary School District tory and language of the Pima people and also provided sary of the IWO where they gave a high energy two hour performance com- meals during their stay. bining modern rhythmic gymnastics, dance, artistic vault- Plans are underway for the team to visit the JIMA Flag ing, tumbling and acrobatics before nearly 800 students, US again in 2010-2011. To find out how to bring the Na- parents, and Gila River Indian Community Tribal elders on tional Danish Performance Team to your community or for January 23. more information on how you can support the upcoming Raising The team consists of 28 of Denmark’s best gym- visit, contact Mia Hansen at [email protected] or at nasts aged 20-27 who have taken a year off from their col- (520) 370-0588. lege studies for an 18-country, 10-month world tour to Matthew B. Juan – Ira H. promote active lifestyles for young people to reduce the Hayes Veterans Memorial risks of serious illnesses associated with a sedentary Park Ceremonies lifestyle while contributing to international and inter-cul- tural understanding. Their performance was comprised of Feb. 21, 2009 different routines changing genres and contents – from movements in a rapid pace to insistent, humorous and clas- Park Ceremonies start at 9am sical graceful movements. The entirety and flow of the with a fly over from a World production was supported by numerous costume changes War II B29 Bomber and con- and the use of wide-ranging music genres and expressions. tinue as scheduled; In view of youth obesity and diabetes near- ing epidemic levels across the US, the Danish team is •Massing of the colors in the hopeful of changing young people’s attitudes toward exer- cise in leaving a lasting impact on lives and on the future park of all veterans groups health of youngsters in this country and around the world. •Posting of the colors – Amer- The team particularly enjoys performing before indigenous ican legion Ira Hayes Post # communities where diabetes is rampant. Prior to visiting 84 Sacaton, the gymnasts performed for students on the Invocation Hualapai Nation in Peach Springs. •Raising the American Flags Their next performance will be for students in the •National Anthem – St. Peters Tucson Unified School District followed by a presentation Mission School for some 2,000 US Army soldiers and their families at Fort •Raising of the State and Huachuca. In addition to their five week tour in the US, Tribal flags the gymnasts will also perform in several countries in Africa, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Costa Rica, •Raising of the service flags – Columbia, and in eight nations in Europe. Army, Marines, Navy, Air The Sacaton visit was coordinated by Shan- force, Coast Guard non Rivers of Gila River Displays along with Mia Hansen, •Welcoming remarks The Danish Performance Team also visited the Tucson Unified President of the Cultural Exchange Council of Tucson and School District and the Hualapai Nation in Peach Springs, Ariz. •Key note speaker – Lt. Gen- the US Tour Coordinator. During their time on the Gila (Photo courtesy of John Weible - Sacaton Elementary School) eral •Pete Osman USMC •POW-MIA Ceremony •Remembrance Table Cere- Playground Safety mony •Laying of the Wreaths on Monuments – Ira Hayes, Submitted by Gary Barnes six feet in the fall zone around play equip- •Check for spaces that could trap children, Senior Sanitarian ment. such as openings in guardrails or between Matthew Juan, Purple Heart, Environmental Health Program ladder rungs; these spaces should measure Woman Veterans, POW-MIA •Never attach—or allow children to at- less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches. Use this simple checklist around •Roll call of Military person- tach—-ropes, jump ropes, clotheslines, or your home playground to make sure it is nel killed in action this year pet leashes to play equipment. Children •Platforms and ramps should have safe for children. If you see any problem from Arizona can strangle on these. guardrails to prevent falls. in the Community playgrounds, be sure to •Honors to our fallen com- contact the local Recreation coordinator or •Remove the drawstrings from ‘hoodies.’ •Check for sharp points or edges in equip- rades – •21 Gun Salute your GRIC-Environmental Health Services Small children do not have the strength to ment. and let them know. You may save a child •TAPS free themselves if the strings become tan- from severe injury. •Amazing Grace played on the gled on play equipment and around their •Remove tripping hazards like exposed bagpipes neck. concrete footings, tree stumps, and rocks, •Maintain a shock-absorbing surface under •Benediction the play equipment. Most serious accidents •Check hardware like the open ‘S’ shaped •Check play equipment and surfacing be- •Blessing of the food – Lunch in playgrounds happen when children fall hooks used to attach swing seats to the fore the child uses them. and hit a hard and unforgiving surface. provided by American Legion chain and look for bolts and nuts that are Sand is a good shock absorber. Keep at Auxiliary Unit 84 extending out longer than the width of a •Supervise children on play equipment—- least 9 inches of uncompressed sand under dime. Clothing and fingers can become you may stop an accident. play equipment that is 5 feet high. trapped or injured. The American legion Ira Additional Playground Safety information Hayes Post #84 and The •Maintain a shock-absorbing surface about provided by the Consumer Protection American legion Auxiliary Agency is located on the Internet: Unit 84 Would like to extend http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf our heart felt thank you to the community for their continued

support.

Thank you,

Manuel Hernandez

Commander American Legion

Ira Hayes post # 84

PO Box 186 Expires 2/28/09 Sacaton, AZ 85247

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JDRC Employees of the Quarter quents your neighborhood, please N O T I C E contact the Gila River Police Depart- ment, Criminal Investigation Divi- The Gila River Police De- sion Sex Offender Registration and partment is sanctioned through the Tracking (SORT) Investigators. Gila Indian Community Council Or- dinance GR-02-07 and Title 5, Ch. 8 A person convicted of a sex of the Gila River Indian Community offense may be a member of your Law and Order Code to register indi- family. Please report suspicious ac- viduals convicted of a sex offense in tivity to law enforcement officials any jurisdiction — federal, state, or who are trained to conduct sensitive tribal court systems. investigations. Preventing an offense is the kindest gift you could give. If you have been convicted of a sex offense, you must report to Gila River Police Department the Gila River Police Department. Criminal Investigations Division Failure to self-report may subject Sexual Offender Registration & Randy Tracy congratulates Officer Shamil Omar who acknowledged teamwork as con- you to further criminal prosecution. tributing to his award. Michelle Eschief receives her award from Rebecca Kisto, (GRIN Tracking Photo - Roberto A. Jackson) (520) 562-7114 If you believe a person con- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On February 4, 2009 the Depart- the staff that nominates them and it’s the victed of a sex offense lives or fre- ment of Rehabilitation and Supervision staff that votes on them,” said Dooley. recognized two outstanding employees Officer Shamil Omar was privi- during their Employee of the Quarter as- leged to win such an honored distinction; Gila River Health Care 520 562-5150 office 520 371-0132 cell sembly. Plaques and certificates were however, he said it is the hard work of an Family Planning Mobile Medical Clinic (Title X Funded) given to Michelle Eschief an employee entire group that allows any one person to with the Adult Division and to Officer excel. “It’s all about teamwork. It’s not February 2009 Shamil Omar of the Juvenile Division. something I did individually,” said Omar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 5 6 “There is no greater calling than to serve as his lovely daughter bounced on his No Clinic AK-CHIN @ MILTON ANTONE D4 @ SERVICE CENTER No Clinic No Clinic PARK 8:30-2:00 PM 8:30-2:30 PM a community. There is no greater satis- knee.

faction than to do it well,” read the During the presentation, two awarded plaques. other JDRC employees were able to share 9 10 11 12 13 The recipients were nominated the spotlight. Carmen Duarte, a Family D5 @ SACATE HOUSING 8:30-11 D3 @ HOSPITAL PARKING LOT D2 @ SERVICE CENTER No Clinic No Clinic PEDRO SITE 12:00-2:30 PM 8:30-2:30 PM 8:30-12:00 PM by their fellow employees. Nancy Doo- Counselor, and Ernestine Nelson an Edu- ley, Education Administrator with the De- cational Assistant, were co-recipients of partment of Juvenile Department of an award from Tribal Education. The 16 17 18 19 20 No Clinic D1 @ ELDERLY COMPLEX D6 BY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING No Clinic No Clinic Rehabilitation Center (JDRC) presented finely hand crafted awards were meant to 8:30-2:30 PM OFFICE 9:00-2:00 PM the awards before department staff and be bestowed at Tribal Education’s Annual

management. “It’s always a pleasure to In-service which took place last year. The be in that process,” Dooley said of the se- pair was selected along with another 23 24 25 26 27 D4 @ SNAKETOWN CIRCLE D3 BY BOYS &GIRLS CLUB D7 @ HOUSING No Clinic No Clinic 8:30-2:30 PM 8:30-2:30 PM 9:00-2:00 PM lection. teacher. Due to a clerical oversight

The honorees were nominated by Duarte and Nelson were overlooked, but their peers for their exemplary work ethic eventually acknowledged for their out- and dedication. Those nominations were standing work. “It’s an honor,” said Nel- then placed in a ballot form and sent to all son. Duarte’s comments reflected those staff for the final decision on who would of her co-winner, “I too, am honored to be named ‘Employee of the Quarter’ for receive this award.” the Adult and Juvenile Divisions. “It’s

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.SCHOOL UNIFORM OR SCHOOL CLOTHING PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH $250.00 SCHOOL SUPPLIES & ACTIVITIES Preschool to 3rd Grade = $50.00 4TH to 5TH Grade = $100.00 6TH to 8th Grade = $150.00 9th to 12th Grade = $250.00 RECEIPTS FOR ALL PURCHASE ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 27, 2009. Receipts must equal the total amount received. If not, a reimbursement can be made to the Tribal Cashiers office in Sacaton and at District #6 Service Center Cashier Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

For more Information & Applications contact: District #1 Service Center (520) 215-4471 - Blackwater District #2 Service Center (520) 562-3450 - Sacaton Flats District #3 Service Center (520) 562-2700 - Sacaton District #4 Service Center (520 418-3661 - Stotonic District #5 Service Center (520) 314-3441 - Casa Blanca District #6 Service Center (520) 550-3806 - Laveen District #7 Service Center (520) 430-4780 - Maricopa Colony GRIC Phoenix Urban Assistance office located at 4520 N. Central Avenue, Suite 500 - Phoenix, AZ 85012. Telephone Number (602) 200-0195

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A C T I O N S H E E T utive Session) Concurs) ber with letters of interest to be submitted by Presenters: Kevin Durham & Susan Williams APPROVED January 29, 2009, by noon and for the appoint- GRIC Community Council REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ment to be made at the February 4, 2009, P. O. Box 2138 16. A Resolution Designating a Parcel of Council meeting) Sacaton, AZ 85247 MOTION OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Community Land in District One for the Purpose ACCEPTED AND VACANCY DECLARED PHONE: (520)562-9720 of a Utility Corridor and Granting a Right-of-Way Fax: (520) 562-9729 RESOLUTIONS Easement to Department of Public Works, Gila 3. Vehicle Purchase Request for Lt. 1. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of River Indian Community GRIC) Utility Authority Governor Jennifer Allison Ray (G&M forwards to The first monthly meeting of the Gila River Burton Lee Smith, into the Gila River Indian and the Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. for Council w/Recommendation for approval at the Indian Community Council held Wednesday, Community (LSC forwards to Council w/ Rec- the Purpose(s) of Constructing, Installing, Oper- amount Set by Treasurer) January 7, 2009, 9am, Community Council ommendation for Approval) ating and Maintaining Electric, Telecommunica- APPROVED Chambers, Governance Center, Sacaton, Ari- APPROVED tions, Water and Wastewater Services as zona. shown in Drawing No. 30108-0284 (NRC for- 4. GRIC Revenue / Audit Department 2. A Resolution Approving the Enroll- wards to Council w/Recommendation for Ap- 4th Quarter Report, FY 2008 (G&M forwards to CALL TO ORDER ment of Bryan Frank Curtis into the Gila River proval) Council in Executive Session w/Recommenda- Lt Governor Joseph Manuel called the meeting Indian Community (LSC forwards to Council w/ APPROVED tion for Approval) to order at 9:02 a.m. Recommendation for Approval) REPORT ACCEPTED APPROVED 17. A Resolution Designating and Approv- INVOCATION ing an Easement to GRIC Department of Public ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Delane Enos, District Five, pro- 3. A Resolution Approving the Petition Works for a Parcel of Community Land in Dis- Housing Meeting tomorrow at 9 vided the invocation. for the Enrollment of Johnathan Chiago into the trict One for the Purpose of Constructing, In- Revenue Internal Audit Department will be be- Gila River Indian Community (LSC forwards to stalling, Operating and Maintaining a Well as ginning tax preparation for Community Mem- ROLL CALL Council w/ Recommendation for Approval) shown in Drawing No. 30108-0284 (NRC for- bers. They are making arrangements to be at Lt. Governor Manuel called for an oral roll call APPROVED wards to Council w/Recommendation for Ap- the Service Centers on Saturday to accommo- the following council members were present; proval) date the Members who can not get off of work. quorum equals 12. 4. A Resolution Approving the Enroll- APPROVED (D1) Arzie Hogg, Augustine Enas; (D2) Jewel ment of Gleebah Sojeh Enos into the Gila River ADJOURNMENT Whitman; (D3) Myron Schurz, Rodney Jackson, Indian Community (LSC forwards to Council w/ 18 A Resolution Approving and Designat- Lt. Governor Manuel declares the meeting ad- (D4) Malcom Eschief, John Antone, Rebecca Recommendation for Approval) ing an Additional Parcel of Community Land for journed at 7:23 p.m. Rowe, (D5) Delane Enos, Franklin Pablo, Sr., APPROVED the Expansion of the District Seven Wastewater Cecil Lewis, (D7) Devin Redbird Treatment Facility within District Seven of the ♦ Denotes TABLED from previous 5. A Resolution Approving the Enroll- GRIC (NRC forwards to Council w/Recommen- meeting(s) Executive Members absent: Governor William ment of Candy Anne Braby into the Gila River dation for Approval) R. Rhodes Indian Community (LSC forwards to Council w/ APPROVED Recommendation for Approval) Council Members absent: (D4) Darrell Ger- APPROVED 19. A Resolution Approving a One Year laugh, (D5) Brenda Robertson, (D6) Anthony Lease Agreement for Calendar Year 2009 for The second monthly meeting of the Gila Villareal, Sr., Terrance B. Evans, Albert Pablo 6. A Resolution Approving the Removal Central Arizona Project Water between the River Indian Community Council held of John Contreras Martinez from the Member- GRIC and the Salt River Valley Water Users As- Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 9am, Commu- APPROVAL OF AGENDA ship Roll of the Gila River Indian Community sociation and Salt River Project Agricultural Im- nity Council Chambers, Governance Center, APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS (LSC forwards to Council w/ Recommendation provement and Power District (NRC forwards to Sacaton, Arizona. for Approval) Council w/Recommendation for Approval, G&M MINUTES APPROVED Concurs) CALL TO ORDER 1. March 6, 2008 – Special Meeting APPROVED Council Secretary Assistant Gloria Kyyitan (9:00 a.m.) 7. Resolution Authorizing the Removal called the meeting to order at 9:00. She in- Presenter: Gloria Kyyitan of Dorine Jackson, AKA Kathleen Jackson from 20. A Resolution Approving the Establish- formed Council that Governor would not be at- APPROVED the Membership Roll of the Gila River Indian ment of a Limited Liability Company Formed tending and Lt. Governor was on Travel Status Community (LSC forwards to Council w/ Rec- under Arizona Law Doing Business as the Joint therefore they would need to elect a chair. 2. November 19, 2008 – Regular Meet- ommendation for Approval) Control Board and Approving the Community’s ing APPROVED Participation as a Member of the Limited Liabil- MOTION: Councilman Myron Schurz motioned Presenter: Gloria Kyyitan ity Company (NRC forwards to Council w/Rec- to elect Councilman Arzie Hogg as acting chair; APPROVED (Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. 8. A Resolution Amending Resolution ommendation for Approval, G&M Concurs) seconded by Councilman Augustine Enas. Sec- arrived) GR-153-79 Which Supported The Development APPROVED retary Assistant Kyyitan called for show of of an Official Orthography and Approving the hands; vote was unanimous. 3. November 14, 2008 – Special Meet- Method of Teaching the Akimel O’Otham (Pima) 21. A Resolution Authorizing and Approv- ing and Pee-Posh (Maricopa) Language (CRSC for- ing the Submission of Conditional Offers to Pur- INVOCATION Presenter: John Giff wards to Council w/Recommendation for Ap- chase Interests in Allotted Trust Land Located Councilman Cecil Lewis called for a moment of APPROVED (Councilman Albert Pablo arrived) proval, ESC Concurs) within the Exterior Boundaries of the Gila River silence APPROVED Indian Reservation under the American Indian REPORTS Probate Reform Act’s Purchases Option at Pro- ROLL CALL ♦1. Ira Hayes American Legion Post 84 9. A Resolution Approving and Authoriz- bate (NRC forwards to Council w/Recommen- Council Members present at roll call: D1—Au- Presenter: Manual Hernandez & Jim Cournoyer ing an Agreement between the Gila River Indian dation for Approval, G&M Concurs) gustine Enas, Arzie Hogg (D2) Jewel Whitman, REPORT HEARD Community and Public Policy Partners for Fiscal APPROVED (D3) Myron Schurz, Rodney Jackson, (D4) Dar- Year 2009 (G&M forwards to Council w/Recom- rell Gerlaugh, Rebecca Rowe, (D5) Franklin 2. GRIC Head Start Culture Content Re- mendation for Approval) ORDINANCES Pablo, Sr., Cecil Lewis, (D6) Anthony Villareal, port APPROVED 1. The Gila River Indian Community Sr., Albert Pablo Presenter: James Sundust Council Hereby Enacts the Following Ordinance REPORT HEARD 10. A Resolution Approving the Deputy Amending Title 1 of the Gila River Indian Com- Councilmembers present after roll call: (D5) General Counsel Contract (G&M forwards to munity Court to Establish a Standing Court of Brenda Robertson, (D6) Terrance B. Evans 3. Flood Control Management Task Council w/Recommendation for Approval) Appeals and Appellate Procedure for Appeals Force Report APPROVED from the Community Court (LSC forwards to Executive members absent: Governor William Presenter: Dave White Council w/Recommendation for Approval, G&M R. Rhodes, Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel (Travel REPORT HEARD 11. A Resolution Approving Education Al- Concurs) Status) locating Funds for Schools within the Gila River ENACTED 4. December 12, 2008 Meeting with In- Indian Reservation (G&M forwards to Council Councilmembers absent: (D4) Malcom Es- dian Health Service regarding the Southwest w/Recommendation for Approval, ESC Con- 2. The Gila River Indian Community chief—Excused Absence; John Antone—Travel and Southeast Ambulatory Care Centers curs) Council Hereby Enacts the Following Ordinance Status; (D5) Delane Enos—Travel Status; (D7) Presenter: Linus Everling & Barney Enos Jr. APPROVED which Amends Title 12 of the Gila River Indian Devin Redbird—Travel Status. REPORT HEARD Community Law and Order Code (LSC forwards 12 A Resolution Approving the First to Council w/Recommendation for Approval) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. Incident at East End Dialysis Center Amendment to Business Lease BL00090772 a ENACTED MOTION: Councilman Jewel Whitman mo- Update Lease between the Gila River Indian Commu- tioned to move Sacaton Middle School Science Presenter: Hugh Collins & Sergio Melendez nity and LDR-Zenith Maricopa L.L.C. (EDSC 3. The Gila River Indian Community Fair Participants under Presentations before the REPORT HEARD forwards to Council w/Recommendation for Ap- Council Hereby Enacts the Community Water minutes; seconded by Councilman Augustine proval, G&M Concurs) Ordinance to be Codified at Title 15, Chapter 7 Enas. VOTE: 11 Council Members Present – Reconvene from Lunch break: 1:37; Quorum of APPROVED of the Gila River Indian Community Law and 10 For; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain; 6 Absent; 0 Va- 10 Council Members Present Order Code (NRC forwards to Council w/Rec- cancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION CARRIED 13. A Resolution Approving the First ommendation for Approval) MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Amendment to Business Lease BL00102007 a ENACTED Linus Everling, Deputy General Counsel re- Lease between Certain Allotted Land Owners of quested to add to the agenda Transfer of Sec- 6. Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc. Land within the Gila River Indian Community, UNFINISHED BUSINESS tion 36 from the State of Arizona to GRIC. Monthly Report (Executive Session) the Gila River Indian Community and LDR 1. Annual Per Capita Concerns Presenters: Harold Baugus &Board of Directors Zenith SEC 40th and Pecos L.L.C. (EDSC for- CONCERNS HEARD MOTION: Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION wards to Council w/Recommendation for Ap- motioned to add under Unfinished Business proval, G&M Concurs) 2. Revenue Allocation Plan Update (In #2—Section -Transfer of Section 36 from the 7. Gila River Gaming Commission Gen- APPROVED Response to Motion made at December 11, State of Arizona to GRIC; seconded by Council- eral Report – November, 2008 (Executive Ses- 2008 Special Meeting) man Augustine Enas. VOTE: 11 Council Mem- sion) 14. A Resolution Affirming the Commu- ANNUAL PAYMENTS RESCINDED bers Present – 9 For; 0 Oppose; 1 Abstain; 6 Presenter: Scott Sanderson & Courtney Moyah nity’s Use of the Business and Development Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Procedures Approved through Resolution GR- NEW BUSINESS CARRIED 05-98) (EDSC forwards to Council w/Recom- 1. Management of Community Health 8. Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc. Fi- mendation for Approval, NRC Concurs) Care Entities (H&SSC forwards to Council Tamera Dawes, Land Use Planning & Zoning, nancial Statements and Independent Auditor’s APPROVED under New Business) requested to have Resolution #4 tabled. Report – September 30, 2006 & 2007 (Execu- TABLED tive Session) 15. A Resolution Authorizing and Approv- MOTION: Councilman Myron Schurz motioned Presenters: Harold Baugus & Steve ing the Rezoning of Two Hundred Fifty Acres of 2. Acceptance of Letter of Resignation to approve the agenda with noted amendments; Harris & Board of Directors Allotted Trust Land Located in the North Central by CAL Member and Declaration of Vacancy seconded by Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Planning Area within District Four of the Gila (G&M forwards to Council w/Recommendation River Indian Community (EDSC forwards to to accept letter of Resignation and to declare Continued on Page 13 9. GRTI Human Resources Audit (Exec- Council w/Recommendation for Approval, NRC the vacancy for the Community-At-Large Mem- February 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 13 Continued from Page 1. Appointment – GRIC Law Enforce- ADJOURNMENT MOTION CARRIED 12 ment Commission (1 Vacancy) MOTION: Councilman Darrell Gerlaugh mo- MOTION: Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. tioned to adjourn; seconded by Councilwoman Meeting adjourned at 2:17p VOTE: 11 Council Members Present – 10 For; motioned to table; seconded by Councilman Al- Brenda Robertson. Voice vote. VOTE: 12 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain; 6 Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 bert Pablo. VOTE: 12 Council Members Pres- Council Members Present – 11 For; 0 Oppose; ♦ Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Chairing. MOTION CARRIED ent – 3 For; 8 Oppose; 0 Abstain; 5 Absent; 0 0 Abstain; 5 Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chairing. Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION DEFEATED. PRESENTATION GILA RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Sacaton Middle School Science Fair MOTION: Councilman Myron Schurz motioned MONTHLY MANAGEMENT DATA Participants to accept the appointment of Monica Begay; MONTH December YEAR: 2008 PREPARED BY: Denna L. Domingo Presenters: Mentors, Parents, & Students seconded by Councilman Jewel Whitman. CRIMINAL DATA Henrietta Lopez addressed Council and had VOTE: 12 Council Members Present – 8 For; 3 CURRENT MONTH LAST MONTH % YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR % students introduce themselves and their proj- Oppose; 0 Abstain; 5 Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 ASSAULT - OFFENSES REPORTED 49 58-15.50% 587 460 21.60% ects. Chairing. MOTION CARRIED (No weapons) ARRESTS MADE 13 28-53.50% 251 210 16.30% FORGERY - OFFENSES REPORTED 13-66.60% 1229 -58.60% (Councilman Terrance B. Evans arrived) ARRESTS MADE 01-100% 26 -66.60% 2. Section 36 Litigation and Settlement CRIMINAL - OFFENSES REPORTED 37 45-17.70% 445 495 -10.10% E. MINUTES through in Lieu Transfer Linus Everling DAMAGE ARRESTS MADE 4116968-63.60% 1.40% WEAPONS - OFFENSES REPORTED 79-22.20% 81 75 7.40% 1. January 3, 2008 – Special Meeting MOTION: Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. ARRESTS MADE 7 2 71.40% 48 66 -27.20% Presenter: Gailyn Ethelbah motioned to approve the following in its order as SEXUAL - OFFENSES REPORTED 5 420% 48 35 27% MOTION: Councilman Albert Pablo motioned to recommended by Counsel. That is 1, 2, 3, and CONDUCT ARRESTS MADE table and refer back to Council Secretary; sec- 4: W/CHILDREN 00Same 26-66.60% D.U.I. - OFFENSES REPORTED 23 1630.40% 152 149 1.90% onded by Councilman Jewel Whitman. VOTE: The Community proceed with the in lieu transfer ARRESTS MADE 23 1630.40% 152 149 1.90% 11 Council Members Present – 10 For; 0 Op- procedures for Section 36 under 43 USC 851 LIQUOR - OFFENSES REPORTED 14 18-22.20% 124 109 12% pose; 0 Abstain; 6 Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chair- and 40 USC 523; and LAWS ARRESTS MADE 16 26-38.40% 141 132 6.30% DISORDER. OFFENSES REPORTED 13 17-23.50% 182 20.80% ing. MOTION CARRIED Approve the terms in the Contribution Agree- CONDUCT ARRESTS MADE 12 118.30% 127 114 10.20% ment, or substantially similar terms; and CHILD - OFFENSES REPORTED 5 9-44.40% 79 71 10.10% REPORTS Voluntarily contribute an amount of $190,000 to ABUSE ARRESTS MADE 00Same 612-50% 1. Sacaton Middle School Science Fair the State of Arizona under the attached Contri- ARPA - OFFENSES REPORTED 00Same 00 Same VIOLATIONS ARRESTS MADE 00Same 00 Same Participants bution Agreement or a substantially similar doc- CURFEW - OFFENSES REPORTED 4 0100% 16 4 75% MOVED TO PRESENTATION ument; and Authorize the Law Office and the ARRESTS MADE 00Same 168 50% 2. Tribal Education Department Fourth Community’s outside counsel, Akin Gump DRUG - OFFENSES REPORTED 11 11Same 146 131 10.20% Quarter Report OFFENSES ARRESTS MADE 10 640% 105 118 -11% Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP to carry out and ALL OTHER - OFFENSES REPORTED 192 160 16.60%2,403 1,704 29% Presenter: Rudy Dolfo complete the transactions to obtain Section 36 OFFENSES ARRESTS MADE 152 11425% 1,697 1,397 17.60% REPORT HEARD for the Community. CRIMINAL DATA CURRENT MONTH LAST MONTH % YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR % That is my motion; seconded by Councilwoman + OR - TO DATE + OR - 3. Skyline School Report Brenda Robertson. VOTE: 12 Council Mem- HOMICIDE - OFFENSES REPORTED 0 0 Same 7529% Presenter: Molly Ryan bers Present – 10 For; 0 Oppose; 1 Abstain; 5 ARRESTS MADE 0 0 Same 2150% RAPE - OFFENSES REPORTED 2 0 100% 18 20 -10% REPORT HEARD Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION ARRESTS MADE 0 0 Same 02-100% CARRIED ASSAULT - OFFENSES REPORTED 14 11 21% 129 154 -16.20% 4. Report on Roman Catholic (Weapons) ARRESTS MADE 8 4 50.00% 66 80 -17.50% ROBBERY - OFFENSES REPORTED 1 1 Same 911-18.10% Diocese of Phoenix Visit to St. Catherine NEW BUSINESS ARRESTS MADE 0 0 Same 22Same Church in Santa Cruz, District Six 1. Posting GRIC Constitution on Web- BURGLARY-OFFENSES REPORTED 13 7 46.10% 99 117 -15.30% Presenters: Errol Blackwater & Gina Enos site ARRESTS MADE 0 0 Same 13 16 -18.70% THEFT - OFFENSES REPORTED 34 25 26.40% 360 285 20.80% REPORT HEARD (LSC forwards to Council w/Recommendation ARRESTS MADE 3 0 100% 17 14 18% (Councilwoman Brenda Robertson arrived) for Approval) MV THEFT-OFFENSES REPORTED 11 9 18.10% 117 197 -41% MOTION: Councilman Terrance B. Evans ARRESTS MADE 1 3 -67% 13 29 -55% TOTALS - OFFENSES REPORTED 436 403 7.50% 4,951 4,192 15.30% 5. District Master Planning Project Sta- stated this issued came before the Legislative ARRESTS MADE 249 222 11% 2,731 2,430 11.00% tus Update Report Standing Committee from Mr. Calnimptewa and Presenter: Tamera Dawes his group, Legislative is recommending for ap- ARREST / DETENTION DATA CURRENT MONTH LAST MONTH % R TO DATE PRIOR YEAR % REPORT HEARD proval; I motion to approve; seconded by Coun- + OR - + OR - ADULTS - FELONY 1 1 Same 42 43 -2% (Councilman Rodney Jackson departed from cilman Myron Schurz. VOTE: 12 Council MISDEMEANOR 210 178 15.20% 2,200 1,823 17.10% the meeting) Members Present – 9 For; 2 Oppose; 0 Abstain; TOTAL ADULT 211 179 15.10% 2,242 1,845 17.70% 5 Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION JUVENILES -FELONY 0 0 Same 04-100% MISDEMEANOR 38 43 -11.60% 489 545 -10.20% RESOLUTIONS CARRIED TOTAL JUVENILE 38 43 -11.60% 489 549 -10.20% 1. A Resolution Approving a Represen- tative to Serve on the Western Regional Mari- 2. Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library, NRHP copa Enterprise Zone Commission on Behalf of Nomination the Gila River Indian Community (CRSC forwards to Council w/Recommendation (EDSC forwards to Council w/Recommendation to Concur with Cultural Resources Management for Approval) Program’s recommendation to withdraw the Legal Notice APPROVED nomination from the AZ-SHIPO, also a letter be generated by Cultural Resources for the Gover- 2. A Resolution Approving and Authoriz- nor’s signature in regards to this recommenda- ing an Agreement between the Department of tion) Environmental Quality of the Gila River Indian MOTION: Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. Community and Roger K. Ferland Esq., Quarles stated the Cultural Resources Standing Com- & Brady Streich Lange, L.L.P. mittee forwards this with recommendation to (NRC forwards to Council w/Recommendation concur with Cultural Resources Management for Approval, G&M Concurs w/Corrections) Program’s recommendation to withdraw the APPROVED nomination from the AZ-SHIPO, also a letter be generated by Cultural Resources for the Gover- 3. A Resolution Designating and Approv- nor’s signature in regards to this recommenda- ing an Easement to Gila River Department of tion; seconded by Councilwoman Brenda Public Works for a Parcel of Community Land in Robertson. VOTE: 12 Council Members Pres- District One For the Purpose of Constructing, ent – 11 For; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain; 5 Absent; 0 Installing, Operating and Maintaining a Sewer Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION CARRIED Line as Shown in Drawing No. 30108-0284 (NRC forwards to Council w/Recommendation 3. Lone Butte Wastewater Treatment for Approval) Plant Lease No B-GR-150 (Approved June 18, APPROVED 1992) Report (EDSC forwards to Council under New Busi- 4. A Resolution Approving and Designat- ness) ing 42.6047 Acres of Community Land In Dis- MOTION: Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. trict Three for the Development and motioned to direct the Community’s Department Construction of a Tribal Subdivision of Public Works, with the cooperation with other TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Community departments including the Depart- ment of Environmental Quality, the Office of 5. A Resolution Approving the Issuance Water Rights, the Lone Butte Industrial Devel- of a 10-Year Pima Leasing Note on Behalf of opment Corporation, conduct a wastewater fea- the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority for sibility study of the area currently served by the the Development of Offsite Infrastructure Re- Lone Butte Waste Treatment Plant, including al- lated to a Premium Retail Outlet Mall on Land ternatives available to the Community in the Held In Trust for the Gila River Indian Commu- event the lease expires; seconded by Council- nity man Myron Schurz. VOTE: 12 Council Mem- (G&M forwards to Council w/Recommendation bers Present – 11 For; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain; 5 for Approval) Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION APPROVED CARRIED

6. A Resolution Authorizing the Wild 4. District Three Appointment to P&Z Horse Pass Development Authority to Negotiate Commission the Terms of a Long Term Ground Lease With (G&M forwards to Council w/Recommendation the Chelsea Property Group, L.P. for the Devel- for Approval) opment of a Premium Retail Outlet Mall on Land MOTION: Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr. Held In Trust for the Gila River Indian Commu- stated Government and Management forwards nity this to Council with recommendation for ap- (EDSC forwards to Council w/Recommendation proval. I believe that individual is Angel Galaz; for Approval) seconded by Councilman Myron Schurz. TABLED—SEE MOTION FOR PREVIOUS VOTE: 12 Council Members Present – 11 For; RESOLUTION 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain; 5 Absent; 0 Vacancies; 1 Chairing. MOTION CARRIED Lunch Break 12:10/Reconvene at 1:35p ANNOUNCEMENTS ORDINANCES Councilman Jewel Whitman voiced concerns None with the Community Secretary and requested Council’s support to terminate him. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 14 Gila River Indian News February 2009

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We are now taking applications for arts & crafts and food vendors for our upcoming celebration.

Applications can be sent to you thru email, faxed or picked up at the Museum. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A $25.00 fee allows you to sell all day, money order only.

Electricity is not available and generators are not permitted.

Deadline to complete registration and submit paid fee is March 13, 2009

For additional information please contact Julene Narcia at AkAk-Chin-Chin Him-DakHim-Dak EEcoMuseumcoMuseum & AArchivesrchives 47476856885 N.N. EcoMuseumEcoMuseum RoadRoad MaMaricopa,aricopa, ArizonaArizona 88523952239 ((520)568-1358520)5668-1358 / ((520)568-1351520)568-13351 faxfax [email protected]@ak-chin.nsn.us

59 Michelle Anne Carrasco 122 Dorothy Hall 60 Edward Anthony Castaneda 123 Alberta Hammond 61 Carlos Castro 124 Betty A Harrison Docket 236 C&D Outstanding 62 Steve Jesus Castro 125 Mary Harvey 63 Raymond Xavier Cawker 126 Cheyenne Lee Hayes Checks 64 Shelly Sue Cawker 127 Gracie Heath 65 Marie Cepriano 128 Marilyn Pamela Heath Docket 236 C&D was a distribution payment made to community 66 Ernest Chavez 129 Christine Hendricks 67 Cyril Chiago 130 Charles Everett Hendrix members in September of 2003. The community has identified 68 Stephanie Chiago 131 Jimmie Herald Jr. names of individuals that have yet to claim their per capita distri- 69 Nellie J Clark 132 Billie Ann Hernandez 70 Sarah Ann Cobb 133 Manuel Pena Hernandez Jr bution payment of $381.34. From FY 2005 thru FY 2007 multiple 71 Lisa Margaret Coochwytewa 134 Jessica Elizabeth Hilbrant checks were reissued, However to date there remain 432 recipients 72 Carmelia Cough 135 Rafael Anthony-Jorge Hinjosa that are still entitled to receive this distribution payment. 73 Patricia Ann Cox 136 Herman Lee Hoffman 74 Victoria Ann Cox 137 Wilfred Hogie 75 Dorothy Cyrus 138 Contra B Holt The Finance Department has identified the names of the recipients 76 Gwendy Gene Dangerfield 139 Helen Honahnie entitled to the Docket 236 C&D per capita with a high degree of ac- 77 Tammy Lynn Davis 140 Dorise Ann Howard 78 Albert Timothy Daymond 141 Marjorie Howard curacy. We are requesting that these names be published in the 79 Deanica Rose Deanda 142 Anthony Hudson GRIN in an effort to reach these individuals. 80 Henry Lyndon Deanda 143 Myra Demetria Humphrey 81 Jesse Deanda 144 Anderson Leroy Humphrey Jr 82 Evan Rian Decker 145 Rachel Chereyse Hunt Any entitled recipients should contact Jane Johnson, Enrollment Co- 83 Alvina Delowe 146 Douglas John Hunter Jr ordinator for the Enrollment Department @ 562-9790. 84 Sean Louis Dial 147 Jacob Arthur Isvak 85 Diana Diaz 148 Joshua Patrick Isvak Jr 86 Arnold Dixon 149 Alfred C B Jackson Also if any individuals are deceased, their heirs may be entitled to 87 Beatrice Francesca Duarte 150 Danielle L Jackson received the distribution and should contact Jane Johnson, Enroll- 88 Ansel Robert Dukepoo Jr 151 Darrell Edward Jackson ment Coordinator for the Enrollment Department @ 562-9790 89 Adolph Emerson 152 Douglas Ely Jackson 90 Alvin Leroy Emerson 153 Lorraine Jackson 91 Phillip Raymond Emerson 154 Oliver Ryan Jackson 92 Jose Melvin Curtis Enos 155 Patrick Eugene Jackson 1 Juan Acuna 30 Ellis Bailey 93 Charles Albert Enriquez 156 Ricky Jackson 2 George Acunia 31 Maria Melinda Ballestero 94 Julie Marie C Eppinger 157 Teresa Sue Ann Jackson 3 Frances Renee Ahmsaty 32 Matthew G Ballestero 95 George Eschief 158 Travis Dale Jackson Jr 4 Lorenzo Albert 33 Rebecca Banketewa Innis 96 Raymond Eschief Jr 159 Cynthia Amelia Jackson-Poole 5 Richard Guadalupe Alcantar 34 Marland Dolan Baptisto 97 Darlene Eshief 160 Kendra Alice Jay 6 Ramon Alcanter 35 Monica Begay 98 Janice Estrada 161 Amelia Walker Jimenez 7 Gloria Carole Allison 36 Amber Lee Beltramo 99 Frederick Vernon Evans 162 Joseph Ray Jimenez 8 Margaret Allison 37 Chase Michael Beltramo 100 Galen Joan Evans 163 Robert Anthony Joaquin 9 Rodney Don Allison 38 Raymond Bending 101 Margo Anne Ferraro 164 Dale Johns 10 Karen Eyvon Almanza 39 Timothy Maika Birkla 102 Marcelino Manuel Figueroa 165 Esteven Johns 11 Jesse John Amavisca 40 Corliss Bishop 103 Lawrence Donovan Fink 166 Stacey Jennifer Johns 12 David Amavisca 41 Matthew Paul Bishop 104 Angela Marie Flores 167 Patrick Sabin Johns III 13 Stewart Anton 42 Dawn Michele Blackwater 105 Dawn Rita Priscilla Flores 168 Juanita Lynn Johnson 14 Lucius Cornelious Antone 43 Marvin Blackwater Sr 106 Rebecca Ann Fohrenkam 169 Karen Ann Johnson 15 Marilyn Darlene Antone 44 Anthony Bliss 107 Ericka Denise Ford 170 Kenneth Johnson 16 Richard Fernando Antone 45 Stephen Joseph Bloom 108 Celestine Francisco 171 Lucas Clifford Johnson 17 Tracy Antone 46 Laverne Bolden 109 Kenneth Franciso 172 Manuel Jay Johnson 18 Wade David Antone 47 Clarita Boss 110 Marja Lisa French 173 Rita Ann Johnson 19 Nicolas Armenta Jr 48 Robert Allen Brennan 111 Deborah Fuentes 174 Robert Keith Johnson 20 Audrey Armstrong 49 Melissa Jo Brenner 112 Elias Fuentes 175 Vernon Enos Johnson 21 Jeremy Armstrong 50 Demetria Sue Brown 113 Craig Twofeathers Gage 176 Anthony Leon Jones 22 Shirley Mae Armstrong 51 Fredrick Brown 114 Lilah Garcia 177 Christopher Henderson Jones 23 Norman Armstrong Jr 52 Aga Ann Brunson 115 Crystal Marie Gomez 178 Donna Jones 24 Newton Armstrong Sr 53 Patricia Ann Buchholtz 116 John Wayne Gonzales 179 Janice Jones 25 Frances Rene Ashburn 54 Michelle Nicole Burnette 117 Joshua Anthony Greenwold 180 Katherine Jones 26 Adelina Azule 55 Christopher Earl Bustamante 118 Brian Keith Guyer 181 Kathy A Jones 27 Carolina Regina Azule 56 Jodene Victoria Cain 119 Danny Jermaine Guzman 182 Lucille Jones 28 Clayton Azule 57 Marcos Guillermo Carlyle 120 Alvin Hall 183 Natasha Joyce Jones 29 Jacqueline Bahe 58 Mary Ellen Carra 121 Claudette Hall 184 Roberta Leeanna Jones February 2009 Gila River Indian News Page 15

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

Call for community artists

Now is your chance to submit work if you have not already sent photos in!

We are actively seeking artists working in all styles and media, including paintings on paper and canvas, murals, drawings, photography, sculpture, basketry, pottery, beadwork, carvings, and weavings.

For more information please call Laurie Post of Tela Art Resource at 602-243-4300.

185 Willie Jones 248 Sonja Marie McGill 311 Rechanda V Patrick 374 Angelique Monique Sonoqui 186 Hanson Jose 249 Tony Lee McGill 312 Sherry L Pedro 375 Amy Jean St. George 187 Norman James Jose 250 Angela May McKay 313 Theresa Percy 376 Laurie Anne Steelink 188 Raymond Moreno Jose 251 Shawn Joseph McKay 314 Gary Gene Perkins 377 Gerald Stevens 189 Reynold Larry Jose 252 James McKinn 315 Carolyn Diane Peters 378 Harlie Jennifer Stevens 190 Wilfred Standing Joseph 253 Stephen Adair McLemore Jr. 316 Bellma Phillips 379 Gerard Stone 191 Julianne Juan 254 Lupe Mendoza 317 Dustin Pino 380 Cecelia Theresa Tapia 192 Michael Francis Juan 255 Arthur Mesquita 318 Mary Elaine Pope 381 Jose Luis Tapia 193 Milford Dean Juan 256 Archie Jones Miguel 319 Mitchell Craig Pope Jr 382 Tina Ruby Tapia 194 Philbert Juan 257 Gregory Miguel 320 Gail Iris Porter 383 Valentina Diana Tapia 195 Arnold Juan Sr 258 Margaret Miguel 321 Heather Ann Porter 384 Lorenzo Telese 196 Jose Maria Juarez III 259 Ruby Miguel 322 Maria Elenanor Porter 385 Aaron Philip Thomas 197 Felicia Kisto 260 Christopher Eric Milda 323 Melanie Sue Porter 386 Darrin Leroy Thomas 198 June Olive Kisto 261 Ronald Jeffery Miles 324 Trina Joy Porterfield 387 Dell Thomas 199 Gregory Knox 262 Chanelle Dionne Mills 325 Howard Lindsey Pratt Jr 388 Garin Patrick Thomas 200 Meinrad Knox 263 Mark Anthony Minatellim 326 Denise Annette Preston 389 Derwin Gene Thomas Jr 201 Shane Thomas Knox 264 Deborah Elaine Mix 327 Phillip Terry Prewitt 390 Aaron Clair Thompson 202 Claudia Reyna Lamas 265 Denise Michelle Molina 328 Reynette J Puentes 391 Alvin Wayne Thompson 203 Josephine Louise Lappe 266 Shawn D Molina 329 Joseph Angel Quinones Jr 392 Gloria Ann Thompson 204 Breanna Jeanette Laws 267 April Joy Montano 330 Barbara Jean Ramon 393 Hewel H-D Lee Thompson 205 Tanya Lee 268 Faustino Domingo Montano 331 Pamelia Ramon 394 Kenneth D Thompson 206 Bennett Leonard Levy 269 Dennis Steve Montano Jr 332 Vincent Ramon 395 Mary Jean Thompson 207 Aaron Lewis 270 Jason Moore 333 Frederick Reams 396 Thomas Robert Thompson 208 Camillus Lewis 271 Mollie Morado 334 Alfred Freddie Reams Jr 397 Timothy Ticky 209 Christopher James Lewis 272 Cristin Ann Morago 335 Stanley Rendon 398 Albert O Tolano Jr 210 Clemencia Lewis 273 John Luis Morago 336 Aaron Leland Rivers 399 Albert Torres 211 Diane Lewis 274 Phillip Edward Morago 337 Audrina Marie Robinson 400 Ciara L W S Ugalde 212 Elaine E Lewis 275 Lepizia Morales 338 Moses Robles 401 Heather Marie Underwood 213 Michael Lewis 276 Adrian R Moreno 339 Diana Rodriguez 402 Suzanne Elizabeth Urias 214 Neil James Lewis 277 Delores Moreno 340 Mario Benjamin Rodriguez 403 Frankie Valencia 215 Moody Clifford Lewis Jr 278 Raymond Albert Moreno 341 Ruben Anthony Rodriguez 404 Martin Valencia 216 Alex George Lewis Sr 279 Yolanda Yvette Moreno 342 Anna Marie Rodriquez 405 Dora Ann Varela 217 Paul Michael Long 280 Jorge Loren Morfin 343 Laura Ann Rodriquez 406 Shawn Vasquez 218 Antonio Lopez 281 Robert Mullins 344 Paul Roe 407 Raymond Edward Vavages 219 Herman Emmerson Lopez 282 Joseph Myers 345 Alfred Romero 408 Mark Alan Vedette 220 Lester Jose Lopez 283 Lee Howard Napelee 346 Kevin Ross 409 Daisy Velasco 221 Melissa Summer Lopez 284 Mark Reginald Narcho 347 Alfred Leroy Ruby 410 Jolette Alexine Vincent 222 Rueben Gabriel Lopez 285 Donna Lee Nathan 348 Lupe Ann Ruiz 411 Leila Spring Chyea Wade 223 Vicky Marie Lucero 286 Susan Diane Nathan 349 Connie Rush 412 Carl Wahpeta 224 Victor Lucero 287 Steven Ted Navakuku 350 Trena Marie Sabori 413 Gerard Walker 225 Veronica Sue Lumm 288 Carol Rachel Nelson 351 Guadalupe Anita Mae Saiz 414 Cora Wallen 226 Claudette Lyons 289 Adrienne Leigh New Moon-Otte 352 Frances Loretta Salguero 415 Damien Sihki Warren 227 George Lyons Jr 290 Xanthenes Xenophon Nish 353 Jesus Salguero 416 Kenneth Walter Webb 228 Lawrence Mangilog 291 April Diane Noleen 354 Gabriel Salinas 417 Herbert G Wellington 229 Corrina G Manuel 292 Jerome John Noleen 355 Phillip Sancelo 418 Brian Robert White Sr 230 Dennis Steven Manuel 293 Andrew B Norris 356 James Sanchez 419 Andrew Neal Whitman 231 Lafayette Boyd Manuel 294 Norissa Patrice Norris 357 Lita M Sanchez 420 Len Don Whitman 232 Leoma Manuel 295 Basil Cornell Norris Jr 358 Flora Sanchez-Fuentes 421 Lodalis Lee Whitman 233 Patrick Manuel 296 Ethel O’Brien 359 Donald R Sanders 422 Alfredo Wickey 234 Sheron Joel Manuel 297 Jessica Maria Olivera 360 Rozzanna Sandoval 423 Teresa Monica Williams 235 Charlotte Annette Marquez 298 Trina Ortega 361 Wesley Seto 424 Yolunda Williams 236 Carlotta Ann Martinez 299 David Ortiz 362 Andrea Rose Shaffer 425 Anthony Charles Williams Sr 237 Domingo Martinez 300 Cynthia Faye Osife 363 Donna Leann Shelde 426 Randy David Wilson 238 Marine Jaymes Martinez 301 Dale Juan Osife 364 Michael Simms 427 Victor Wilson 239 Victor Barehand Martinez 302 Idella Osife 365 Melanie Tasha Siquieros 428 Jason William Wise 240 Wilbur Martinez 303 Joyce Osife 366 Donna May Sites 429 Bethany Lynn Womack 241 Donna Faye Matthews 304 Alayna Elizabeth Pablo 367 Lisa Marie Sloan 430 Bowman Yaramata 242 Joe Matthews 305 Terrance Pablo 368 Anthony Ray Smith 431 Cynthia Denise Yazzie 243 Carter Lay Mc Afee 306 Billman Padgely 369 Clifford Coda Smith 432 Patrick Young 244 Marvin Raymond Mc Geisey 307 Caleb John Parker 370 Dayna Smith 433 Tony Louis Young 245 Tyrone Johnson McAfee 308 Hazel Parsons 371 Hilda Smith 434 Honesty Honie Zendejas 246 Adam McDaniel 309 Claudette Ann Pasqual 372 Larry Smith 435 Jacqueline Zillioux 247 Shane M McDaniel 310 Stillman Pasqual 373 Verlin Smith 436 Nakishi Amour Zillioux THE 64TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING Parade & Ceremonies Saturday, February 21, 2009 FUN RUN Military Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Fly-Over by the WWII B-17 Bomber ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Matthew B. Juan, Ira H. Hayes Veterans Memorial Park, Sacaton, Arizona (all public & Veterans groups are welcome)

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Sponsored by: The Ira H. Hayes Lunch hosted by: American Legion Post No. 84 & The Women’s the Auxiliary Unit No. 84 phone: 1-(520)-562-8484 Auxiliary Unit 84 fax: 1-(520)-562-3297 e-mail: [email protected] After Lunch Gourd Dancing and Social Pow Wow at District 3 Rodeo Grounds