THE GRIN VOL. 22, NO. 16 GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS || www.GRICNEWS.org SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 Four recruits join gila River Fire Department

Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis presents at the budget outreach meeting held in District 1 on Aug. 14. Emma Hughes/GRIN Gila River Indian Community presents proposed budget at a pair of outreach meetings in District 1 and District 7 New budget includes increases for housing and public safety Judge Jay Pedro (right) swears-in the new class of Gila River Fire Department graduates. Emma Hughes/GRIN Emma Hughes Treasurer Robert Keller as slides Emma Hughes Gila River Indian News of the budget overview were pre- Gila River Indian News Community members promoted to director positions sented. To open the discussions, The Gila River Indian Com- Gov. Lewis pointed out two key The Gila River Fire Depart- munity held a pair of meetings increases to the FY2020 Budget, ment held a graduation ceremony to present the proposed budget which included an increase for for their recruit class of 2019- for the upcoming fiscal year. housing and public safety. 01. The graduation was held on The FY2020 Budget Communi- In addressing the increase Wednesday, Aug. 21. At the An- ty Outreach meetings were held to public safety, Gov. Lewis said thony B. Shelde Building in Chan- on Aug. 14 in District 1 at the there has been issues with crime dler. Multi-Purpose Building and Aug. and response time to the District 6 The ceremony began with the 15 at the District 7 Service Cen- and District 7 areas, also with the posting of colors by the GRFD ter. The meetings were hosted by new South Mountain 202 freeway honor guard as family and friends the Office of the Governor and Lt. there will be a significant increase were there in support of the four Governor, Office of the Treasurer in traffic through the area. graduates: Collin Anderson, Todd and the Office of the Community Gov. Lewis reiterated to the Borner, Taylor Hawkins, and Ste- Manager, where a preview of the Community there is a commit- ven Madril Jr. Gov. Stephen Roe Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis (second from right) at the Leadership Con- upcoming operating budget was ment in the budget to build more Lewis and Lt. Gov. Robert Stone ference at Lone Butte where he recognized the promotion of two presented. homes in the years to come. A also attended the event to wel- new directors as well as the new fire chief. From left, Willard Antone Community members lis- III, Director of Department of Environmental Quality, Laurie Thomas, tened to Gov. Stephen Roe Lew- Director of Department of Community Housing, Gov. Lewis, Kathy Continued on Page 10 Garcia, GRFD Chief. Emma Hughes/GRIN is, Lt. Gov. Robert Stone, and Continued on Page 10 Vets come together at third annual Veterans conference Emma Hughes their continued work and support Gila River Indian News with the conference and VFSO. The sessions offered infor- The third annual Veterans mation on the men’s traditional Conference was held on Aug. 31, games as part of their cultural at the Sheraton Grand Resort at session and a presentation by the Wild Horse Pass. Hosted by the Huhugam Heritage Center on Veterans and Family Services their upcoming veteran’s exhibit Office, their focus for the confer- which will be opening next year ence was to bring together active in January. duty military, veterans, and their The event had various infor- families to inform them of the nu- mational booths geared to veter- merous services offered by their ans and their families that includ- department. Over 100 veterans ed the Huhugam Heritage Center, and family were in attendance. Gila River Health Care, United Participants were treated to States Department of Veterans breakfast before breaking into Affairs, Haskell Osife-Antone sessions. The Veterans and Fam- Women’s Auxiliary Unit 51, and ily Services Office gave recogni- more. tion to Pamela Thompson, Leland Thomas, and Joseph Davis for Continued on Page 8 Veterans offer input during sessions at the 3rd Annual Veterans Conference. Emma Hughes/GRIN GILA RIVER Gila River Indian News PRESORTED P.O. Box 459 STANDARD U.S. Postage Sacaton, AZ 85147 PAID Change Service Requested Sacaton, AZ Permit No. 25

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GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY

Gila River Health Initiative

Thursday, September 19th, 2019 Rawhide Event Center Chandler, AZ

Zip Line • Photo Booth • Glow Yoga • Bungee Jump • Lawn Games • Rock Climbing • Live DJ Music • Mechanical Bull • Water Inflatables

Onsite registration times will be from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. GENESIS GLOW YOGA 6:30 p.m. - Elder Walk for the first 100 7:00 p.m. - Non-competitive to sign up onsite Foam Run/Walk The first 800 participants who complete the foam run/walk will receive a light meal, snacks and incentives This is a free event for GRIC Members For more information email [email protected] or contact Alie Walking Badger (520) 562-9713 or Shannon Redbird at (520) 562-9859 September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Rawhide will play host to another Foam Fest on Sept. 19 Kyle Knox Gila River Indian News

The first day of autumn is Sept. 23, and you can expect more outdoor events with fall approaching. One of the Com- munity’s standout events is the annual Family Foam Fest Run/ Governor Walk. This year the event is set Stephen Roe Lewis for Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Raw- Lt. Governor hide Event Center. The event will Robert Stone kick-off the three-day Indian Day Holiday weekend for the Gila Community Council River Indian Community. Representatives “The goal of Foam Fest is to District 1 Arzie Hogg create an evening of fun outdoor Joey Whitman physical activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event is a District 2 Carol Schurz youth and elder-friendly event so bring everyone,” said Alie Walk- District 3 ing Badger, Special Events Coor- Avery White Rodney Jackson dinator for the Communications & Public Affairs Office. Elders participate in the 2018 Foam Fest. GRIN Photo District 4 There will be a significant Jennifer Allison Pamela Johnson number of activities for all to lawn games, water slides, and a increase. and is meant for all ages to enjoy. Delmar Jones enjoy including glow yoga spon- mechanical bull. First-time participants should The first 800 participants will re- Monica Antone sored by the Genesis Program, According to Walking Bad- know that there will be foam sta- ceive T-shirts, smoothies, snow District 5 informational booths, on-site ger, 800 attended last year’s Foam tions throughout the course so cones, and a light meal. Partici- Janice Stewart food vendors, free family photo Fest, and due to its continued suc- you will get a little wet. The run/ pants that complete the walk/run Marlin Dixon booths, a zip line, rock climbing, Franklin Pablo, Sr. cess, attendance is expected to walk is a non-competitive event will receive a finisher medal. Thomas White The event is made possible by the Gila River Health Initiative District 6 Anthony Villareal, Sr. program and coordinated by the Terrance B. Evans Community & Public Affairs Of- Charles Goldtooth fice, which will collaborate with District 7 numerous departments for this Devin Redbird event including the Gila River Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer Health Care Life Center and Gen- Shannon White, esis programs, Akimel O’odham/ Community Council Secretary Pee Posh Youth Council, District Gila River Indian News 2 Youth Group, Gila River Fire June M. Shorthair Department and numerous volun- [email protected] teers. Director of CPAO On-site registration will be- (520) 562-9851 gin at 5:30 p.m., and the elder walk Roberto A. Jackson [email protected] begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by Managing Editor the non-competitive run/walk at (520) 562-9719 7 p.m. For more information, you Christopher Lomahquahu can contact Alie Walking Badger [email protected] at (520) 562-9713. Food vendor Community Newsperson (520) 562-9718 and informational booths please Emma Hughes contact Shannon Redbird at (520) [email protected] 562-9859. Community Newsperson (520) 562-9852 Crowd’s soak up the foam in last year’s event at Rawhide. GRIN Photo Kyle Knox [email protected] Community Newsperson (520) 562-9717 Gina Goodman [email protected] GRIN Secretary II (520) 562-9715 Write to: Editor, GRIN P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 Published letters or columns do not neces- sarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or Gila River Indian Community. LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Let- ters should be limited to 200 words and be in good taste. Material that could be libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. All letters or columns should be signed with the writer’s true name, address and telephone number in the event GRIN may need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or columns without a complete signature, name, address or phone number will not be acceptable to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the right to edit submitted materials for grammar, spelling and content. Gila River Indian Community P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520)562-9715 www.gricnews.org Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in any form without consent from the Gila River Indian Community Page 4 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019 40 Under 40 presented at ceremony at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Impressive group of young leaders are recognized by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

Christopher Lomahquahu clients through seven offic- his work as a visionary to Gila River Indian News es nationwide. guiding the community to The National Center According to the cen- where we are at today.” for American Indian Enter- ter’s press release, “The The 40 under 40 re- prise Development hosted honorees represent diverse cipients ranged from edu- the annual 40 Under 40 businesses and nonprofits cators, clinicians, business Awards Gala and Scholar- from across the nation.” entrepreneurs and leaders ship at the Sheraton Grand The event also recognizes of tribal communities from at Wild Horse Pass on the Native American Schol- across the country includ- Aug. 24, to honor a select arship program recipients, ing three based in Arizona. group of American Indi- who are students pursuing For a complete list of the ans for their contributions higher education. 2019 Native American 40 to economic development, “These are great lead- under 40 Award Recipients leadership and community ers that will be bringing log on to www.ncaied.org. Lt. Gov. Stone provided remarks and the blessing for the ceremony. Christopher Lomahquahu/ initiatives. Indian Country into the GRIN “It was wonderful to future,” said Gov. Stephen have occasions like [this] Roe Lewis. He said GRIC to welcome our guests and owes much to its own mem- the recipients of the awards bers, who have led the way here tonight, we are hap- for the economic prosperity py to have you visit our of the Community. Community,” said Lt. Gov. Lewis said, “[They] Robert Stone, who provid- (40 under 40), are incred- ed the blessing and opening ible individuals, they will remarks. be doing great things in “This is a great cele- their communities, because bration and we are super today as Native people we happy to have you here, have the knowledge, we because we are here to rec- have history and we have ognize the achievements of the tenacity, despite the our scholarship recipients challenges we face in to- and 40 under 40 recipients, day’s world.” they are truly amazing indi- At the gala, Urban viduals,” said Chris James Giff, NCAIED Board President and CEO of Member, was recognized NCAIED. by Gov. Lewis for his con- James said the center is tributions to the Commu- a 50-year-old organization nity, He said, “I want to that focuses on economic recognize a Community The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development honored 40 outstanding recipients in the fields of economic development across 525 member, Urban Giff, for development, leadership and community initiatives. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 5 NORTH–SOUTH CORRIDOR STUDY DRAFT TIER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Provide Your Input! PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OPEN HOUSE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION x"202 Apache Junction "88 The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is conducting an environmental study in Pinal x ¤£60 County, known as the North–South Corridor Study Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Tier 1 environmental review process considers a range of corridor alternatives and the No-Build Gold Canyon ¤£60 (do nothing) Alternative. The proposed corridor spans approximately 55 miles between U.S. 60 in x"202 Apache Junction and Interstate 10 in Eloy, passing through the city of Coolidge, town of Florence, "24 and portions of unincorporated Pinal County along the way. x The corridor alternatives studied include an Eastern Alternative with options, a Western Alternative with options, and a combination of both to avoid, mitigate, and minimize Queen Creek environmental impacts. While other alternatives were evaluated in the earlier stages of this study, they were eliminated from further study. 3 San Tan Valley REVIEW THE DRAFT TIER 1 EIS DOCUMENT Gila River x"79 Indian The Tier 1 Draft EIS will be published by ADOT and available for public comment September 6, 2019 Community through October 29, 2019. The Draft Tier 1 EIS recommends Alternative 7, with the E1b and SEGMENT 1 E3b Options, as the Preferred Corridor Alternative. SEGMENT 2 The Draft Tier 1 EIS can be reviewed at the following repository locations or on the study website at azdot.gov/northsouthstudy. Gila River x"87 1 REPOSITORY LOCATIONS Florence • Eloy Santa Cruz Library • Apache Junction Public Library x"287 1000 N. Main Street 1177 N. Idaho Road Coolidge Eloy, AZ 85131 | 520.466.3814 Apache Junction, AZ 85119 | 480.474.8558 x"87 • Coolidge Public Library • Queen Creek Library 160 W. Central Avenue 21802 S. Ellsworth Road ¨¦§10 Coolidge, AZ 85128 | 520.723.6030 Queen Creek, AZ 85142 | 602.652.3000 Casa Grande Florence Community Library Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library SEGMENT 3 • • x"287 SEGMENT 4 778 N. Main Street 94 North Church Street Florence, AZ 85132 | 520.868.7500 Sacaton, AZ 85147 | 520.562.3225

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OPEN HOUSES ¨¦§10 Three public hearings and open houses will present information on the Draft Tier 1 EIS, Preferred Corridor Alternative and accept formal public comments. Attendees will be able to Arizona City Eloy verbally submit comments (limited to three minutes) to a court reporter in front of a study 2 team panel or in writing on a comment form or online at azdot.gov/northsouthstudy. All Picacho attendees signed up to speak in front of the hearing panel and court reporter before the close NORTH of the meeting will have the opportunity to do so. Project related questions will be answered Road network Preferred Corridor Alternative by study team members during the open house portion of the meeting. The same information Water bodies Corridor Alternative Segment and opportunity for comment will be available at each public hearing. x Hearing locations 1 Florence High School | Tuesday, October 1, 2019 1000 S. Main Street | Florence, AZ 85132 AGENDA 2 Eloy City Hall | Thursday, October 10, 2019 5:30–6:00 PM Open House 595 North C Street, Ste. 104 | Eloy, AZ 85131 6:00–6:30 PM Presentation 3 Poston Butte High School | Tuesday, October 15, 2019 6:30–7:30 PM Public Hearing 32375 N. Gantzel Road | San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 & Open House

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT TIER 1 EIS Submit your comments: Submit your comments on the North–South Corridor At a public hearing Study Tier I EIS during the public review and comment period: September 6 through October 29. All Online: www.azdot.gov/northsouthstudy comments received during the public comment period Phone: 855.712.8530 will be documented and responded to in the Final Tier 1 Email: [email protected] EIS. All comment methods are considered equal. Mail: c/o ADOT Communications 1655 W. Jackson Street, Mail Drop 126F | Phoenix, AZ 85007

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Laura Douglas at 602.712.7683 or LDouglas@ azdot.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation. De acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) y otras normas y leyes antidiscriminatorias, el Departamento de Transporte de Arizona (ADOT) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Las personas que requieran asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con la Laura Douglas a 602.712.7683 o [email protected]. Las solicitudes deben hacerse lo más antes posible para asegurar que el Estado tenga la oportunidad de hacer los arreglos necesarios. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by ADOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated 04/16/2019, and executed by FHWA and ADOT. Las consultas, la revisión ambiental y otras acciones requeridas según las leyes ambientales federales correspondientes para este proyecto se están llevando a cabo, o se han llevado a cabo, por ADOT de acuerdo con 23 U.S.C 327 y un Memorándum de Acuerdo con fecha del 16 de abril de 2019, y se han realizado por FHWA y ADOT. GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS - 09/06/19

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.855.712.8530 | [email protected] | www.azdot.gov/northsouthstudy ADOT Project No. 999 PN 000 H7454 | Federal Aid No. 999-A(365)X Page 6 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Certain reports may cameras in the surrounding cident. Photos were taken gation not be available or are cur- area; photos were taken and of the residence and the THEFT – Officers rently under investigation uploaded into evidence. evidence taken at the scene were dispatched in ref- which GRPD holds the Status: Closed pending as well as all physical evi- erence to theft of money. right to restrict public re- suspect identification dence were booked into the Contact was made with the lease. WEAPON – Officers police department evidence victim, who stated the resi- Incident Log were dispatched to the resi- unit. An adult female vic- dence was left for a period August 04 - 10, 2019 dence in reference to a sub- tim as well as two other ju- of time and upon returning Calls for services this ject with a weapon. Upon veniles were in the home at the money that was left in week: 757 officer arrival, contact the time of incident. a wallet was missing. The Arrest made: 39 was made with the report- Status: Juvenile was victim did not know who ing party and it was stated arrested and booked into would have taken the mon- District One- (Black- that the suspect walking jail ey. Due to no suspects at water) around the residence with THEFT – Officers this time, no charges are NO INCIDENTS IN- a sword and would not were dispatched in refer- being filed. VOLVING PART ONE give the sword to family ence to a theft of a debit Status: Closed pending CRIME members when requested. card. The victim reported suspect identification District Two – (Saca- The suspect then raised the that a per capita debit card THREATENING – ton Flats) sword above their head in a was mailed and was never The suspect was arrested One Part One Crime – threatening manner causing received by the victim. It at the residence after inves- OPEN INVESTIGATION the family members to be was later revealed the card tigation revealed that the District Three- (Saca- in fear for their lives. The was activated and money suspect threatened a family ton) suspect handed the sword was withdrawn from the member bodily harm while BURGLARY - During to officers and complied account. The person of in- under the influence of alco- a routine welfare check, of- with officer’s orders. The terest will be contacted to hol and drugs. A baggie of ficers were waved down by suspect was detained and see be contacted and ques- green leafy substance and a an employee stating a stor- booked into jail; the sus- tioned about the card and baggie of a crystalline sub- age had been broken into. pect admitted to ingesting dispatched to a shots fired into custody, where juve- money that was withdrawn. stance was located on the During contact with the re- drugs the day prior. The call; a male subject was ob- nile Miranda rights were A follow up will be con- suspects person after being porting party, it was learned sword was booked into ev- served to be running from read and the juvenile was ducted at a later date with detained. The two baggies the storage was broken into idence. the residence. Witnesses booked into JDRS. The the person of interest and with their contents were by prying open the door and Status: Suspect was were able to give officers investigation revealed the the victim to see where tested and showed positive multiple tools were taken booked into DRS the location where the sus- suspect shot at a residence the money was withdrawn for marijuana and metham- that are utilized to upkeep AGGRAVATED AS- pect was last seen running where a five-year-old male from. the grounds. There were no SAULT – Officers were with the weapon. The sus- juvenile was standing out- Status: Open Investi- Continued on Page 7 pect was located and taken side at the time of the in-

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O: 520.796.8848 Sign up for your free account at www.grbc.tv and watch GRBC TV anywhere, anytime! [email protected] September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 7 GRPD Reports from box was left at the job site pect is identified charges District Six Service Center. incident. The victim fled Lone Butte Area and requested a report be will be forwarded. Investigation revealed that the area and notified law Shoplifting – Suspects Page 6 taken. There is no way of Status: Pending four juveniles were near the enforcement. Gila River entered a clothing store, phetamine. The victim was confirming the items were District Five- (Casa camera where two of the ju- Police officers responded concealed merchandise afraid of the suspect actual- taken at the job site and the Blanca) veniles hit the camera with to investigate. No persons and left past the point of ly going through with the report was written for doc- AGGRAVATED AS- 2X4 pieces of wood that or property were struck by sale without paying for threats due to prior assaults umentation purposes. SAULT – Officers were was near the area and then the shots fired. the items. Employees noti- that took place. Photos Status: Closed dispatched to the residence one of the juveniles pulled Status: The victim did fied law enforcement. Gila taken were later impound- Lone Butte Area in reference to unknown the camera down and took not wish to pursue charges. River Police Officers re- ed into the evidence. com SHOPLIFTING – An trouble. The reporting the camera throwing it in Theft – Suspect(s) sponded to investigate the website. unknown suspect stole party stated that someone the bushes nearby. Contact stole the victim’s wallet incident. Status: Suspect was ar- items from gift shop at Aji was yelling in the field for was made with two of the after he left it behind at the Status: Under investi- rested and booked into jail Spa (clothes, jewelry and a help; upon officer arrival four juveniles and admitted skate park. Upon discov- gation District Four- purse) contact was made with the to being present during the ering his property missing, Theft – Suspect(s) Stotonic Area – Status: reporting party who stated incident. Two of the juve- the victim notified law en- stole the victim’s cell AGGRAVATED AS- SHOPLIFTING – Of- that they observed the vic- niles were previously ex- forcement. Gila River Po- phone from a free charging SAULT – Officers were ficers were dispatched to tim running from the sus- cluded from the center and lice Officers responded to station at the Lone Butte dispatched to the residence Tommy Hilfiger Store at the pect and the suspect was were trespassing. Charges investigate the incident. Casino. Casino security no- in reference to a subject Phoenix Premium Outlet in carrying an axe following were forwarded to law of- Status: Under investi- tified law enforcement and with a weapon. Investiga- reference to a shoplifting the victim. A search of the fice for review. gation Gila River Police Officers tion revealed the suspect that took place. Upon of- area and open field nearby Status: Charges For- District Four- responded to investigate was involved in a verbal ficer arrival, contact was for the suspect and victim warded Stotonic Area – the incident. altercation with the victim made with the store em- yielded in negative results. THEFT – Officers Burglary – Suspect(s) Status: Under investi- when the suspect grabbed a ployees and stated that the A follow up will be con- were dispatched in refer- entered the victim’s resi- gation knife/machete and walked previous night a female ducted at a later date to ence to a stolen firearm. dence and stole a brand new Theft – Suspect(s) back to the victim and be- walked out of the store with gather more information Contact was made with stroller and car seat that stole the victim’s wallet gan waving the weapon in two shirts that activated the and possibly speak to the the reporting party and it were still in a box. Upon after the victim dropped it an aggressive manner caus- soft tag that she had not victim and suspect. was stated that the firearm arriving home, the victim inside a Gila River Casi- ing the victim to become paid for. Video surveillance Status: Open Investi- was unsecured in the trail- noticed the items were no. The suspect(s) then at- scared of the suspect and shows the female placed gation er when the reporting par- missing. Law enforcement tempted to use the victim’s called police. The suspect two shirts in her bag and District Six – (Komat- ty left the residence. Upon was notified and Gila River bank card at the casino and was detained and taken into left the store past the point ke) returning the firearm was Police Officers responded then left the premises. The custody; the weapon was of sale. Leaving in an un- THEFT– Officers missing; the reporting party to investigate. victim received a notice of photographed and placed known direction. were dispatched to Vee did not have an idea on who Status: Under investi- the suspicious transactions into evidence. Status: Closed pending Quiva Casino in reference may have taken the item. gation and immediately realized Status: Suspect was ar- suspect identification to a theft. Upon arrival offi- The weapon will be entered Theft – The suspect she was missing her wallet. rested and booked into jail THEFT – Officers cers made contact with the into NCIC as stolen. stole several items from Law enforcement was noti- THEFT – The victim were dispatched to the Wild victim. As the victim was Status: the victim’s residence. The fied and Gila River Police called dispatch to report a Horse Pass Casino in refer- playing the slot machines District Seven – (Mar- victim delayed reporting Officers responded to in- theft that occurred six to ence to a theft of a wallet. the wheelchair the victim icopa) the incident to law enforce- vestigate. nine months prior. Contact Investigation revealed the utilizes was parked behind No Incidents Involving ment for two weeks. Law Status: Under investi- was made with the victim wallet was picked up by an the chair the victim was Part 1 Crime enforcement was notified gation who explained that a tool unknown male subject and sitting in; where her purse and Gila River Police Of- District Six – (Komat- box was left at their last job he immediately left the ca- was left on the seat of the Incident Log ficers responded to inves- ke) site and was later contacted sino out the valet entrance. wheelchair. The suspect August 11 - 17, 2019 tigate. Theft – Suspect(s) to pick up the tool box or The victim stated that upon took the purse then left the Gila River Police offi- Status: Under investi- stole the victim’s Samsung it would be disposed. Upon moving slot machines is casino in a white vehicle. cers responded to 583 calls gation J7 Star cell phone from picking up the tool box, when it was learned the No charges are being filed for service and made 44 ar- Auto Theft – Sus- the victim’s residence. The a couple of months past wallet was missing. Video due to no suspect identifi- rests. pect(s) stole the victim’s suspect(s) had been visiting and the victim looked in surveillance was reviewed cation. District One- (Black- vehicle after it had been her residence the previous the tool box noticing some and it was observed that the Status: Closed water) left broken down on the evening. Law enforcement items were missing. The male took the wallet. Iden- THEFT – Officers No Part 1 Incidents side of the road. The ve- was notified and Gila River victim stated that the tools tification is pending further were dispatched in refer- District Two – (Saca- hicle was gone when the Police Officers responded were taken when the tool review if a player’s club ence to a surveillance cam- ton Flats) victim returned to pick it to investigate. card was used; if the sus- era that was taken from the No Part 1 Incidents up. The victim notified law Status: Under investi- District Three- (Saca- enforcement and Gila River gation ton) Police Officers responded District Seven – (Mar- Contaminated Recycling Aggravated Assault to investigate the incident. icopa) WHAT HAPPENS IF MY RECYCLING ITEMS HAVE FOOD – The suspect shot at the Status: Under investi- No Part 1 Incidents RESIDUE OR LIQUID LEFT IN CONTAINERS? victim during a road rage gation In short, you run the risk of ruining everything in your bin and

contribute to diverting the whole recycling load – not just yours – to a landfill. GRIC’s recycling is taken to a facility in Phoenix where it is sorted and shipped for processing. Contamination is the primary reason why China (formerly our largest buyer) now accepts only a fraction of recyclables from the U.S. Food residue also creates unsanitary & unsafe conditions for employees sorting the material!

For additional information on recycling and the Department of Environmental Quality programs, please visit our website: GRICDEQ.ORG (520) 562-2234 Page 8 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019

Huhugam Heritage Center

SomethingA’AGA to be told or talked about child/ali. “You do you” is By Billy Allen the latest Gila River Casi- Drove to Tucson/Cuk nos slogan. In O’otham, Son recently and saw an ad it could be one word: a:pi. for the August 28 “Library This is what O’otham mu- Night Out” free showing sicians have been doing for (co-hosted by the Pascua decades. Doing you – a:pi. Yaqui/Yakim) of the film O’otham social gatherings “Rumble: The Indians Who are like any other cultures, Rocked the World.” It’s having a good time and won a lot of awards, and vaila dances are still going if you missed it when PBS strong, now with influenc- showed it for free, maybe es from Banda, Norteño, you can use some per cap to Tejano and Country. Gos- G catch it online via iTunes, pel singers deliver an age- NNIN Amazon, Google Play, or less message, but so do the WI Vudu. This documentary rockers whose metal mes- film released in 2017 looks sage is heavy. at the largely ignored or GRICster jazz man, forgotten Native American Russell Moore, is a prime influences upon music in example of “a:pi.” Moore America. Cuk Son trips was a West End/Kui- st mean KOHN is on the radio. va trombone player who 1 Prize: $500 What an eclectic mix we toured the USA and Eu- 2nd Prize: $300 heard one morning! First rope with Louis Armstrong 3rd Prize: $200 was old time “rockabilly,” and His All Star band. Mr. then a kind of unknown Moore’s New York Times PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN Aretha Franklin tune (we obituary states from 1944 THE FORM OF A GIFT CARD. think it was the Queen of to 1947 he was a member Soul), next was Richie Val- of the All Star band. Russell ens “La Bamba.” Thinking then toured Europe with of KOHN’s wide-ranging his own band before re- playlist, it is obvious their joining Louis Armstrong’s staff understands “knowing All-Stars for the years of your audience” is a key to 1964-65. In 1964, Louis success. O’otham music Armstrong and his All Star tastes don’t fit just a couple band had the number one of genres. We have vaila – record in America. “Hel- some favoring chote, others lo Dolly” interrupted the cumbia. There is Powwow Beatles’ string of hits. (My Huhugam Heritage Center music, Christian, metal, dad wasn’t a fan of those 21359 S. MARICOPA RD. CHANDLER, AZ 85226 country, reggae, rock, old- long-haired “heepies.”) (520) 796-3500 ies—O’otham and mu- O’otham borrowing, sic are all over the place. melding, adapting to new O’otham love all kinds of sounds goes on today. An- limits placed upon his abil- Many Internet sites say blues.” O’otham do get the Moore, ASU professor and music. The Native Amer- drew Pedro is a young ities and creativity. (And Elvis Presley had Native blues sometimes, so much GRIC member David Mar- ican Music Awards and GRIC man involved with like the Beatles, my dad ancestry going back to his so the Walkers of Goodyear tinez has an excellent arti- Association website has a bands and other projects. probably wouldn’t have Cherokee great-great-great had a band named “Inner cle in The Journal of Arizo- photo gallery called, “Did His music is an energetic been a fan – no offense.) grandmother. He might Blues.” Music helps us get na History, Summer 2014, You Know They Are Na- mix: punk, political, ab- September now, but have been regarded as an through challenging times. volume 55, number 2. “Liv- tive.” As I looked at the stract. One project – Cere- I’m going to step back to honorary O’otham by many Music makes good times ing Large in the Jazz Age” various artists, it hit me mented -- is a metal band August one more time. GRIC elders, some of my gooder. (Poetic license) that I had been listening to with an “obscure sound.” August 16 was the death relatives included. If you would like to Native music since I was a Like Russell, he wants no anniversary of “The King.” I forgot to mention “the read more about Russell

Gila River Health Care assisted veterans at the annual conference. Christopher Lomahquahu/ Haskell Osife-Antone Womens Auxiliary Unit 51 at the conference. Christopher Lomahquahu/ GRIN GRIN what more can be done and services for the VFSO as veterans building. American income tax set- FROM THE FRONT PAGE what they would like to see they plan to keep everyone The VFSO continues tlement, Four Rivers will in the future. informed of what they have to reach out to the Commu- packet questionnaire, and Participants were then to offer as they implement nity and will be hosting a Huhugam Heritage Center One of the goals for the breakout sessions and grouped together to come the ideas provided. Some roundtable on Wednesday, veteran and family out- the conference was to learn lunch, participants of the up with a list and present of the service suggestions Sept. 18 at the District 7 reach. For more informa- what the Community wants conference were given a to others for discussion. included: transportation, Services Center (Commu- tion, you can call the VFSO from the Veterans and Fam- background overview of The information gathered classes and family pro- nity Room). Topics will at (520) 562-6221. ily Services Office. After the VFSO and were asked will help to improve their grams, ceremonies, and a include: outreach, Native September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 9 Mud Dash returns to Sacaton for third year in a row, Community is encouraged to attend Kyle Knox al Recreation and Wellness “Participants will ly. Last year’s Mud Dash opt out of anything you “We have a good team Gila River Indian News Center at the Mul-Cha-Tha be climbing, army-style brought out 120 partic- don’t feel comfortable with. working here and we’re all Fairgrounds in Sacaton. crawling, jumping, and ipants to take the chal- Sakiestewa mentioned that coming together to plan Community members Brenalae Sakiestewa, running through water and lenge. This year they are in the future they hope to this event and encourage will have the opportuni- Tribal Wellness Center Fit- mud pits,” she said. expecting 200 participants. make it competitive, lon- the community to get out ty for a unique workout ness Instructor, shared that She encourages all Though youth 13 and older ger, with more obstacles. of their comfort zone,” said at this year’s 3rd Annual the mud dash is actually to try something different can participate with parent/ If you plan to attend, Sakiestewa. Mud Dash, Friday, Sept. 6, a one-mile long obstacle since these style events guardian consent, the inten- expect to get wet and Some of the key part- brought to you by the Trib- course. don’t happen regular- sity level of the workout is caked with mud from your ners that have made this more suited for adults. shoulders and below, wear possible including District Participants will be clothes and shoes that you 3 Special Project, District challenged from the design don’t mind getting muddy. 6, Gila River Fire Depart- of the course but the event Towels are recommended ment, and Gila River Sand is non-competitive. Tribal to dry off at the areas des- and Gravel, and GRIC De- Recreation and Wellness ignated for rinsing. partment of Transportation. Center staff have taken all Aside from water, For more information safety precautions; howev- sweat, mud, and maybe please contact Tribal Recre- er, participants should also tears, there will be incen- ation and Wellness Center. be aware that all obstacles tives for all those that com- are voluntary so you can plete the challenge. GRIC youth plays on championship team Lorenzo Ruvalcaba and the Central Arizona Coyotes played in the USSSA World Series from July 27 to Aug. 1 in San Diego, Calif. Ru- valcaba and the Central AZ Coyotes took home top honors as the 2019 USSSA World Series Champions in the 13U AAA Silver Di- vision. During tournament play, the Central Arizona Coyotes secured their way to the championship, beat- ing the Hensley BBC 3-2. Raloz Ruvalcaba, Loren- zo’s father said, to have Lorenzo play in the USSSA is a blessing, being that he played very well during the tournament, while repre- senting the Community. Last year’s mud dash featured a muddy obstacle course for participants. GRIC Photo -GRIN Staff Lorenzo Ruvalcaba holds up the official GRIC flag at a base- ball tournament in California. Courtesy of Ruvalcaba

The Department of Land Use Planning and Zoning Flood Control Engineering in partnership with Rummel Construction are conducting flood control construction activity in District 6 at locations below:

a. Between the 51st Avenue Subdivision and Vee Quiva Casino b. A portion of Komatke Lane c. South of Pecos Road on the east side of 51 Avenue

Construction activity is from August 16, 2019 to January 8, 2020. Please obey all traffic control signage during construction. For more information, please contact Seaver Fields, LUPZ Project Coordinator at (520) 610-1935 or Elvis Estrada with Rummel Construction at (602) 615-3570

1 Page 10 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019 HEADLINES EXECUTIVE OFFICE Stephen Roe Lewis Robert Stone “Puing O Pele Fst” Governor Lt. Governor

Two employees receive Governor’s Employee of the Month award for June and July Christopher Lomahquahu of the Month. beyond, that is a hallmark Gila River Indian News “Your adherence to that we want to recognize Gila River Police De- demonstrating all the prin- with your efforts at the De- partment Chief Timothy ciples of leadership have partment of Environmental Chavez and Department shown, especially as a pro- Quality,” said Lewis. of Environmental Quality fessional working in law “It’s a pleasant sur- Engineer Manuel Fontes enforcement, among your prise, it’s really an honor to were recently recognized officers and personnel, by work for the Community, I by Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis holding them accountable,” have been a here a number for their service to the Gila said Gov. Lewis. of years and consider my- River Indian Community Fontes’ work with the self an honorary member during an award presenta- Community’s environmen- of the Community,” said tion for the June and July tal regulatory department Fontes. 2019 Governor’s Employee earned him the award for Willard Antone, DEQ of the Month. July. He was also caught a Director, also praised Fon- “I started here in 2001, little off-guard by the cere- tes. basically half my life has mony. “He’s been our go-to- been here, I’ve been here “I was surprised, I guy, when we are short- almost 20 years and I am thought maybe I was going staffed to keep the program happy and humbled by this to answer a whole bunch of running. We rely on his Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis presents the Employee of the Month awards for June and July. From honor,” said Chief Chavez questions,” said Fontes. technical expertise in all left, GRPD Chief Timothy Chavez, Gov. Lewis., and DEQ’s Manuel Fontes. Christopher Lomah- on getting the nod as the Lewis congratulated that we do and it is in good quahu/GRIN June Governor’s Employee Fontes on the award. hands, because Manny is “You go above and part of it,” said Antone. FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Gov. Lewis, Lt. Gov. Stone and GRPD Chief Garcia pose with the class. Emma Hughes/GRIN GRFD from Page 1 and we’re excited to see River Fire Department, how far we’re going to take a photo presentation was Lt. Gov. Robert Stone presents at the budget meeting in District 1. Emma Hughes/GRIN come in the new recruits, this,” said Gov. Lewis. shared of their time during The class introduction training and the four gradu- question and answer ses- ning for the future, revenue final FY2020 Budget was “Myself and all of our lead- sion followed the budget growth, marginal increase presented to the full Com- ership are so proud of you and recognition was giv- ates were sworn in by Judge en by Captain RTO Adrian Jay Pedro. overview, which solicited in total budget over last munity Council and ap- and we’re proud of how far questions on budget plan- year, and much more. The proved on Aug. 21. the department has come Hernandez from the Gila Gov. Lewis joins panel with state and tribal leaders at congressional conference Kyle Knox of Kristine Fire Thunder, Coordinator for ASU's Gov. Lewis also cited of water delivery systems Managed Aquifer Recharge Gila River Indian News Governor's Office of Trib- American Indian Policy In- GRIC’s implementation and management and the (MAR) sites. al Relations, Jane Rus- stitute. Sundust was glad to Arizona State Uni- sell-Winiecki, Chairwom- see this panel as part of the versity hosted the 2019 an of the Yavapai Apache conference stating, "I think Congressional Conference Tribe, and Dennis Patch, it's important that tribes are on Water for Resilient Chairman of the Colorado present in state discussions and Healthy Arid Com- River Indian Tribes. on water issues. And it's munities on Aug. 26. The "We must all be vigi- good that we have a voice conference brought many lant, especially in regards and platform to talk about stakeholders, policymak- to our "shudug" or water," their perspectives on water ers, government officials, said Gov. Lewis in his re- issues." congressional delegates, marks. Gov. Lewis highlight- and tribal leaders who fo- The discussions on wa- ed the importance of shar- cused on integrating water ter at the state level are vital ing the history of the Com- resilience and security into to the state's health and the munity's role in the state's infrastructure and eco- economy as Russell-Win- water policies and man- nomic development across iecki shared, "People can agement. "Since our histo- the Valley and the broader survive a long time without ry, back to the Huhugam, Southwestern region. food, but you can't go long we've been using innova- Gov. Steven Roe Lewis without water." tive water management served on the conference’s One attendee was practices, not only for Ari- Tribal Leaders Water Pan- Community Member zona tribes but throughout el. The panel also consisted Mikhail Sundust, Commu- Indian Country," said Gov. Gov. Lewis, (second from left) is joined by tribal leaders as well as Congressmen Tom O’Halle- nications Policy Program Lewis. ran (center) and Sen. Martha McSally (third from right). Kyle Knox/GRIN September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 11 Page 12 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019 Get ready to shred at skating event honoring Mustering-In Day Kyle Knox Army. and Molina look forward Community. tation to non-GRIC mem- This year’s skateboard Gila River Indian News “Skateboarding kept to this specific skateboard Keeping true to the his- bers, there’s another level of competition is also made me out of trouble and we’re competition. Throughout tory of Mustering-In Day, unity woven into the event possible through support The 154th Annual trying keep the youth mo- the year they host numer- an event that honors the with many other Native of District 7 Recreation Mustering-In Day Cele- tivated to continue skat- ous skateboard competi- establishment of America’s owned skateboard compa- and Cowtown Skateboards. bration is set for Saturday, ing through these events,” tions that are closed and “First National Guard,” nies providing promotional The competition is open for Sept. 7, in District 7. You Co-owner of Seven Layer only for GRIC members where tribes—including items and swag for partici- male and females starting can expect much of what Army Reuben Ringlero to participate in. That rule the Akimel O’otham and pants. Some of those com- as young as 7-years-old. makes the celebration great said. doesn’t apply for this par- Pee Posh- united for a com- panies are Apache Skate- You can find more informa- such as the parade, food, “United We Shred” ticular competition because mon purpose, America’s boards, Maize Skateboards, tion about the competition music, games. And return- will wrap up skate com- of the history that Mus- defense. Naqwatsveni Skateboards, and Seven Layer Army at ing this year is the skate- petitions hosted by Seven tering-In Day holds in the In addition to the invi- and Oddity Skateboards. sevenlayerarmy.com. board competition that is Layer Army for the sum- sure to bring in talent from mer. Seven Layer Army all over the region. Co-owner Paul Molina is The name for this excited to see how much year’s competition is “Unit- progress is made by the ed We Shred” and will take skaters that he’s watched place in conjunction with over the summer and from Mustering-In Day activities year-to-year. starting at 4 p.m. and will Additionally, Ringlero be hosted by Seven Layer

PRESS RELEASE St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic offers healthy meals every school day. School will be participating in the Na- Breakfast costs $0; lunch costs $0. tional School Lunch Program and the For more information, you may call School Breakfast Program. As part of Sister Carol Mathe at 520483 -2864 the Community eligibility Provision, St. or email at Peter Indian Mission Catholic School [email protected] NOTIFICATION The Natural Resources Standing comment on the Interim Water Use Committee passed the Interim Water Permitting Policies and Procedures. Use Permitting Policies and Proce- The Community will hold one public dures under the authority of Title 15, meeting regarding the Interim Water Chapter 7, Section 15.709 of the Gila Use Permitting Policies and Proce- River Indian Community Code at its dures at the District 5 Service Center regularly scheduled meeting on Au- on October 1, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. gust 27, 2019. A copy of the Interim to 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in Water Use Permitting Policies and providing comments to the Interim Cour- Procedures in its entirety is available Water Use Permitting Policies and This year’s skate competition during the Mustering-In Day celebrations will feature promotional items for participants. tesy of Seven Layer Army for review at all District Service Cen- Procedures, please attend the pub- ters and the Community Council Sec- lic meeting. You may submit written retary’s Office. Per Title 15, Chapter comments to the Office of the General 7 of the Community Code, the Com- Counsel, Post Office Box 97, Sacaton, munity will hold one public meeting for Arizona 85147. all interested persons to review and TODAY A READER GROWING READERS TOMORROW A LEADER LITERACY TIPS

Read together every day. Read to your child every day. Make this a warm and loving time when the two of you can enjoy the experience.

Read with fun in your voice. Read to your child with humor and expression. Use different voices for different characters. Your child will enjoy hearing the many Thank You Councilman White and our Council members 1-7, police department, voices of their favorite characters. I would like to thank Brother Michael investigating team and Legislative Lewis, Lt. Governor Robert Stone, Standing Committee. Read a child's favorite book over and District 5 Councilman Thomas White It has been a very hard year for us Det. C. Johnson, Officer D. Diaz all but now the healing has begun. over again. Most children love to hear along with Officer M. Lerma,and Thank you once again, and may God friends for attending and helping keep us all safe their favorite stories over and over again. for Johns’ Community Prayer/Cross Respectfully, Joanna Mattia Blessing Gathering at my home. Rereading books provides an opportunity to Also Brother in Christ-Clarence & hear or see something that may have been company who took time to bring uplifting words and songs of en- missed the first time, and provides another couragement to the surrounding chance to hear a favorite part. community. The Prayer service that was brought forth was in remembrance of my son Read from day one. Start a reading JOHN K. LEWIS who was slain on 8-24-18, the gathering was to pray routine in those very first days with a for ALL our community members newborn. Even very young babies respond 1 through 7 and those living off the Community, Missing loved ones and to the warmth of a lap and the soothing Unsolved cases and our Murdered sound of a book being read aloud. loved ones. To bring a strong aware- ness that we must keep seeking jus- tice through prayer and faith as well as standing behind our leaders and Sienna Whittington, Project Manager all departments; government and Charlotte Forte’, Literacy Coordinator judicial, speaking for those who no longer have a voice. Contact Us: 520-562-3662 A special thank you to Shawna & Hector Rocha, Johnny Valenzue- Tribal Education Department la for the touching songs for the in home service. But mostly a special thank you to the parents of John; Eric & Jennie Manuel who gave strong prayer for our Lt. Gov., Det. Johnson and

September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 13 MAR5 Interpretive Trail garners awards for innovative design and infrastructure

The APRA awards ceremony. From left to right: Christian Williams (Hunter Contracting Co., Project Manager) David Holliefield (Hunter Contracting Co., Project Manager), Dig Karki (Hunt- er Contracting Co., Project Sponsor), Larry Gene (PMIP, Civil Engineer), Mark Bryant (Hunter Contracting Co., Superintendent), Todd Neill (Neill + Young Associates, President), David De- Jong (PMIP, Director), Amara Boesch (Hunter Contracting Co., Director of Marketing and Com- munications), Steven Brinkerhoff (Hunter Contracting Co., Preconstruction Manager), Chuck English (Hunter Contracting Co., President) JD Fitzgerald Photography Oro Valley Christopher Lomahquahu implemented, based on the “In the water recharge Gila River Indian News ideas of individuals from area, we incorporated a trail the cultural committee to system that has plant iden- The Community’s in- serve an aesthetic purpose tification symbols along the terpretive trail received and as roosting poles for way, we also have signage awards for their unique ap- birds. He said, “It was a for animal species that are proach to building a loca- great way of recycling, both riparian and non-ri- tion dedicated to the history which in keeping with the parian animals, with sig- of the Akimel O’otham and ASU award, which is based nage of the different native Pee Posh. The Managed on sustainability and re- plants, including photos care of the interpretive trail it is formally transferred plants, GRIDD is respon- Aquifer Recharge Site 5 use.” that document the history will be transferred to DEQ to the Community, DEQ sible to the water deliveries Gila River Interpretive The Arizona Parks & of the area,” said Neill. ant the Gila River Drain- will oversee the upkeep of and the irrigation system of Trail was recognized by Recreation Association an- DeJong said long-term age District. He said when the facility, managing the the facility. Arizona State University nounced on July 24, of the and the Arizona Parks & Community’s notification Recreation Association for of the Outstanding Natural two awards this year. Resource Facility award. The ASU School of During an APRA awards Sustainable and the Built reception on Aug. 21, the Environment Metis Cen- Community was recog- ter for Infrastructure and nized for the MAR 5 Gila Sustainable Engineering River Interpretive Trail award the Community a for, “The facilities’ incor- O’odham Veterans Celebration first of its kind Sustainable poration of resource man- Infrastructure Award, ear- agement and innovative “2019” lier in the year on May 22. approaches to delivering Gila River Indian Community “The award is intended to superb park and recreation Maricopa Colony services,” said Hunter Con- highlight cutting edge in- District 7 Multipurpose Building frastructure practices that tracting. drive sustainability, in- Hunter Contracting, 8035 South 83rd Ave. cluding those that address was the principal builder Laveen Village, AZ 85339 environmental, social, or of the interpretive trail, in emerging technology chal- collaboration with Neill + Traditional Blessing - 6 am Registration 7am Program Starts 9am lenges,” said Hunter Con- Young Associates, LLC, tracting in a press release. who designed the facility “Everything out there based on input from the September 14, 2019 from the color and type of Community. “The design material was determined was really instrumental by a cultural committee because of the Communi- of elders,” said DeJong ty elders and the cultural Pima-Maricopa Irriga- committee,” Todd Neill, tion Project Director. “We Neill+Young Associates, had Yolanda Elias, Aaron LLC Designer. Sabori, Robert Johnson, He said, “The number Tradi�onal Blessing Lunch to be Served of individuals and depart- Huhugam Heritage Center Con�nental Breakfast Language Specialist, Billy ments involved and draw- Services Providers ing upon cultural aspects Allen and so many more, Door Prizes Entertainment who did a lot of work, of the project, made sure meeting every week, for to use the indigenous plant Guest Speakers Arts & Cra�s Vendors months at a time,” said De- material within the wetland Jong. and plateau with indige- He said others such nous plant material.” as Willard Antone III, De- Incorporated into DOD Gear Will Be Given To All Veterans partment of Environmental the design were mesquite Quality Director, Henrietta benches, vatos, which are For More Information Please Contact Doug Juan (602) 327-5973 Lopez, Charles Enos, DEQ located within the pub- Aquatic Specialist, Althea lic and private area of the Walker, Gov. Stephen Roe interpretive trail, which “Funded in part by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services made available through the Arizona Veterans’ Donation Fund” Lewis and Lt. Gov. Robert can be used by the elders, Stone contributed to the which could serve as a projects place of teaching about DeJong said the reuse harvesting for materials for of old electric poles was basket weaving. Page 14 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019 Experts discuss Native Cosmology at “Native Cosmos” presentation at the Heard Museum

Christopher Lomahquahu founding of the mission in tion, Chaco Canyon and the ancestors in relation to the Gila River Indian News San Diego and the coming Hopi Tribe to understand heavens. of the U.S. government, the significance of the cos- “The Navajo cosmos Looking up at the star- which threatened tradition- mos from the people they is very practical, when we ry night sky has been the al religions.” visited. talk about it, it’s not just guiding compass Native According to Connol- “How can I teach them verbally, but has to be done people have used to explain ly ancient astronomy was through a book, or can we through a hands-on prac- their origin stories, the used as a calendar for sto- actually go out to this beau- tice,” said Fowler. He said changing of seasons and to ries and ceremonies. tiful area of the Southwest it is about the individual mark the start of traditional “It was in the celestial and learn from the people and how they fit within the practices. The Explore Na- harmony with the expecta- and from the place,” said context of the cosmos, see- tive Cosmos is a presenta- tion, anticipation and the Costa. ing one’s self as a sacred tion from the perspective realization of the solstices She said there are person, and in a metaphor- of Native individuals, on and equinoxes, knowing many relations to archi- ical sense, discovering be- cosmology that was hosted that when you got the win- tecture, landforms and the yond our own horizons. by the Heard Museum in ter solstice you saw day- horizon, Indigenous people Fowler added, to talk Phoenix on Aug. 23. light shortening and then use to signify the intersec- about the cosmos is to talk Panelist at the pre- turning to the summer sol- tion of the cosmos with about the K’ê (Kinship Sys- sentation were Dr. Henry stice, as the days got lon- their lives. tem), a relationship it has Fowler (Dine), Wanda Dal- ger.” Fowler a professor in to everything that we do, la Costa (Saddle Lake First Costa, ASU Design the Math Department, Dine our founding principles, a Nation) and Michael Con- School and School of Con- College, said in Navajo tra- fundamental law to Navajo nolly (Kumeyaay), who struction Institute Professor dition and the cosmos goes people is a causal relation- Wanda Dalla Costa presents on the importance of the indige- spoke about their knowl- and Associate Professor, hand in hand, and is part of ship with the people, clans edge of the cosmos in rela- nous interpretation of the cosmos in constructing contempo- said when working with their way of understand- and is maternal in nature. rary buildings. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN tion to indigenous people. tribal communities and ing the uniqueness of their Connolly has written First Nations the cosmos about the culture of his peo- play an important role in ple to raise awareness for a the construction of contem- Casa Blanca Community School healthier environment. porary buildings. Post Office Box 10940 “Astronomy is very Costa said, what Bapchule, Arizona 85121 important across a wide piqued her interest, was to range of Kumeyaay soci- look at how in the South- School Office : 520-315-3489 Fax: 520-315-3505 ety,” said Connolly. west, the architecture of He said, “In the past, tribal communities, both NOTICE OF CASA BLANCA COMMUNITY it was central to so many past and present connec- different things, it was a tions to cosmology. Last SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON THURSDAY, thing that was targeted, it year, Costa took her class started by the coming of on a five-day journey SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 the Spanish in 1769 and the through the Navajo Na- Parents & Guardians:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING The Casa Blanca Community School is pleased to announce that it will be holding an election on Environmental Assessment for the signage would be backlit, following a Thursday, September 19, 2019 to fill two (2) seats on its Board of Trustees. The polling station will Pima Commerce Center, “dark sky” development practice. Proposed in District 4 of the Gila River • Stormwater would be detained in be held at Casa Blanca Community School, during Grandparents Day. The polls will be open from Indian Community basins or swales and allowed to per- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) colate on-site, instead of being dis- Pima Agency and the Gila River Indian charged. Community (Community) are releas- Early site development would begin CBCS's Board meets at least once (sometimes twice) per month and attends periodic work sessions ing this notice in support of an environ- in mid-2021, with construction ex- mental assessment for the proposed pected to be complete by late 2022. (usually held over a two day period on the weekend); attend various out-of-state trainings and Pima Commerce Center in District 4 of Vehicle access along Queen Creek conferences; must have reliable transportation; be available to reach by phone; and be available to the Community. The Pima Commerce Road would be maintained throughout Center would be a new business park construction; however, vehicle traffic meet when given short notice. that would support growth in a variety along Queen Creek Road could expe- of commercial sectors throughout the rience occasional short-term tempo- Community for the foreseeable future. rary delays. No transportation detours If you are interested in running in the election, you must meet the This notice is intended to provide de- or changes in transportation access following member qualifications: tails about the proposed project, and are anticipated. to request your input. Purpose and Need Proposed Action Development of the proposed busi- v Write-In's not accepted on Voting Day. The project proponent, MainSpring ness park on allotted land requires v Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age as of September 20, 2019 (the date of election); Capital Group (MainSpring), has issuance of a new master lease by submitted a commercial master lease the BIA, which is considered a federal v Be an enrolled Community Member. application to the BIA for the develop- action subject to the National Environ- v Reside in District 3, 4, or 5 and have lived in the District in which you are running for at ment of a new business park on ap- mental Policy Act (NEPA). The pur- proximately 270 acres of Community pose of the proposed project is to build least one year prior to September 20, 2019; land. The proposed project would be a 270-acre business park on Com- v located at the southwest corner of Old munity land to support multiple new Have a high school diploma, or GED; Price Road and Queen Creek Road. commercial uses. The project would v Successfully undergo a background check and drug/alcohol screen; The business park would be devel- provide needed commercial business oped to support multiple business opportunities within the Community v Obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; uses that could include multistory of- that would facilitate economic growth, v Eligible candidates shall have no prior felony convictions, and shall not have any prior fices and/or hospitality buildings, sub- as well as providing needed goods and urban offices, and flex space for retail services, and employment opportuni- misdemeanor convictions involving sex offenses or offenses against children; and and light commercial development. ties. The project would also increase v Submit a timely petition signed by seven (7) eligible voters from your District. Final site design would be dependent lease revenues paid to allottees over on prevailing commercial needs; how- those paid for the existing agricultural ever, key project components would uses of the land, a direct quality of life To obtain a petition to get on the ballot, please contact Flo Long at CBCS, (520) 315-3489 or stop by include the following: improvement for the allottees. • Two new signalized intersections Scoping Period Casa Blanca Community School. would be constructed, as well as six As part of NEPA, federal agencies right-in–right-out access points off are required to consider the potential Petitions must be returned to Casa Blanca Community School no later than Queen Creek Road. social and environmental impacts of • A new center left-turn lane would be proposed actions. This letter serves as 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019. constructed on Queen Creek Road the BIA’s invitation to you or your agen- fronting the project area. cy to submit comments, concerns, or • Maximum building height of four suggestions regarding the proposed The following persons are eligible to vote in the election (and sign petitions for Board stories (about 60 feet), with the tallest action. All comments received become buildings located along Queen Creek part of the public record associated candidates): Road. Average building height would with this proposed action. Accord- be two stories. ingly, your comments (including your (1) Enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community who are at least eighteen (18) and • A new well and water treatment fa- name and address) will be available cility would be developed on-site to for review by any person that wishes who reside within District 3, 4, or 5 as of September 20, 2018, OR provide all water needs for the busi- to view the record. At your request, we (2) Any parent or legal guardian of a student currently enrolled at CBCS and listed as the ness park. will withhold your contact information • A fully fenced wastewater treatment to the extent allowed by the Freedom authorized party to make decisions for that student in the School's records. facility would be constructed on-site to of Information Act. Please submit your treat wastewater, which would be used comments by September 15, 2019. for on-site irrigation. Cecilia Baker, Superintendent • MainSpring would connect all re- Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima Agency Any questions regarding the election should be directed to Flo Long at the above number. quired utilities to the business park, P.O. Box 8 including electrical service, communi- Sacaton, Arizona 85147 cations, etc., through coordination with Telephone: (520) 562-3326 local service providers. Email: [email protected] • Street lighting and parking-level light- ing would be down-facing, and lighted September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 15

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Christopher Lomahquahu Program Manager. He said on the Wood- Cultural and Ecological suppression and cleanup including the Bureau of Gila River Indian News He said having re- bury Fire, cultural resource values as identified by Fort of wildfires in the region. Indian Affairs and United source advisors on wild- advisors were able to help McDowell Yavapai Nation Forward-thinking leaders States Forest Service. Be- When a wildfire breaks fires, brings an added layer wildland fire personnel pro- (FMYN) would be taken of the Community encour- cause these individuals are out, the objective is to ex- of awareness about cultural tect traditional sites in the into consideration if the fire age and facilitate the par- involved, the Community’s tinguish the flames before sites, that are at risk of be- Tonto National Monument. moved onto their lands,” ticipation of these techni- interests and ancestral re- life and home are threat- ing destroyed by fires. “It He said, “Little details, like said Alan Sinclair, Bureau cal experts by maintaining sources are better consid- ened, but so is protecting allows us (The Communi- you can’t put staples on the of Indian Affairs, Fire Man- productive relationships ered and protected. the cultural lands of Native ty) to have a voice in how structures. They wanted to agement Officer. with interagency partners, people. When the Verde the incident is managed put up a reflective blanket Other personnel, who Fire broke out on Aug. 3, during the actual incident to keep heat away from responded to the Verde near the Fort McDowell and after the fire is put out,” the wooden beams, but the Fire, were a Pima Agency Yavapai Apache Nation, said Benford. Community’s advisors said Type II Interagency Crew fire crews from the Bureau “I was brought in as a you can’t use staples on and Geronimo Interagency of Indian Affairs Tribal Na- resource manager to pro- them, so they used rope to Hotshot Crew (IHC). The tions crew from the Gila vide information regarding secure the blankets to the crews worked to prevent River Indian Community the ecological assets that structures.” Resource advi- a section of the fire from were on-station to fight the may be threatened by the sors also provided perspec- reaching Fort McDowell blaze, but so were represen- Verde Fire,” said Benford. tive on a centuries-old mes- Yavapai Apache Nation. tatives from Community He said his job had two quite tree and thousands The Pima Agency departments to mitigate the parts, to identify wildlife of saguaro cacti that had Type II crew consisted of cultural preservation of the and vegetation that are of potential to be impacted by Community members and threatened land. cultural importance to the the fire. individuals from other “It’s a real credit to Community and that may Additionally, Emery tribal communities, while the agencies, who recog- be impacted by the fire, Manuel from the Cultur- on the Geronimo IHC, Ju- nize the Community as a and to help incident com- al Resource Management lian Murgia, a Community stakeholder, to have re- manders better understand Department was enlisted member, who was hired to source advisors from here the possible effects of sup- to help with advisement on join the hot shot crew this to be present on the fire,” pression actions such as the fire. “Their [Mr. Manu- fire season. said Russell Benford, De- fire retardant (slurry), fuels el’s and other resource ad- Community members partment of Environmental breaks, heavy vehicle use, visors’] participation was and staff play meaningful Quality - Environmental etc. on the environment. critical to ensuring that the roles on the initial attack, Your input is needed! STATE ROUTE LOOP 202 (SANTAN FREEWAY) TO STATE ROUTE 387

PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE: The Gila River Indian Community, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and Maricopa PUBLIC MEETINGS Association of Governments (MAG) invite you to attend a public scoping meeting as part of an Public Scoping Meeting environmental study and design concept report for Interstate 10 (I-10) between State Route Loop 1 202 (Santan) (Loop 202) and State Route 387 (SR-387). The purpose of the study is to evaluate the Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 6 pm–8 pm impacts of widening I-10 from the Loop 202/Santan Freeway interchange to just south of the Sacaton Boys and Girls Club interchange at SR-387 to reduce traffic congestion of I-10 in the study area. 116 S. Holly Street, Sacaton, AZ Public scoping is the first step of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental 2 District 6 Scoping Meeting study process. The public scoping process provides the opportunity for the community to Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 6 pm–8 pm educate the study team about the corridor itself, as well as share issues or concerns the public Komatke Boys and Girls Club may have about modifying I-10. The public scoping meetings will: 5047 W. Pecos Road, Laveen, AZ • Provide an overview of the I-10 corridor, the study’s objectives, and the study’s schedule 3 District 1 Scoping Meeting to the public Thursday, September 26, 2019 | 6 pm–8 pm • Obtain community feedback on opportunities, issues, or concerns related to the study area Uhks Kehk Multi-Purpose Bldg. • Solicit public input on potential corridor improvement alternatives 15747 N. Shegoi Road, Coolidge, AZ This public input will help ADOT, the Gila River Indian Community, and MAG select a Preferred 4 District 5 Scoping Meeting Alternative, either a Build Alternative or No-Build (“do nothing”) Alternative, for this section Saturday, September 28, 2019 | 9 am–11 am of I-10. 3456 W. Casa Blanca Road, Bapchule, AZ Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws CAN’T MAKE IT TO A MEETING? and authorities, ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Laura Douglas at 602.712.7683 or LDouglas@azdot. Comments provided by October 3, 2019 will be gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation. included in the study record. De acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) y otras normas y leyes antidiscriminatorias, el Departamento de Transporte de Arizona (ADOT) no discrimina por Visit the website and leave a comment: motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Las personas que requieran asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) i10wildhorsepasscorridor.com ya sea por el idioma o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con la Laura Douglas a 602.712.7683 o [email protected]. Las Call the toll-free bilingual study line: solicitudes deben hacerse lo más antes posible para asegurar que el Estado tenga la oportunidad de hacer los arreglos necesarios. 602-522-7777 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are Email: [email protected] being, or have been, carried out by ADOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated 04/16/2019, USPS Mail: I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor and executed by FHWA and ADOT. Study Team c/o HDR, Inc. Las consultas, la revisión ambiental y otras acciones requeridas según las leyes ambientales federales correspondientes para 20 E. Thomas Road, Suite 2500 este proyecto se están llevando a cabo, o se han llevado a cabo, por ADOT de acuerdo con 23 U.S.C 327 y un Memorándum de Phoenix, AZ 85012 Acuerdo con fecha del 16 de abril de 2019, y se han realizado por FHWA y ADOT.

GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWS - 09/06/19 FOR MORE INFORMATION: 602-522-7777 | [email protected] i10wildhorsepasscorridor.com ADOT TRACS No. F0252 01L and 02L | Federal Aid No. 010-C(222)S Page 16 Gila River Indian News September 6, 2019 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • August 21, 2019 ACTION SHEET >10. Peter Mock Groundwater Consulting, Inc. – Fiscal For Fiscal Year 2020 (G&MSC forwards to Council with Community Council; P.O. Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona Year 2019 Annual Report recommendation for approval under the Consent Agenda) 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Presenter: Peter A. Mock Presenters: Kenneth Manuel, Interim Oversight & Plan- CALL TO ORDER ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ning Committee The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Commu- 11. Akimel O’Odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council Review ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA nity Council held Wednesday, August 21, 2019, in the Report 6. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Indian Commu- Community Council Chambers at the Governance Center Presenter: Michael Preston nity Revenue Internal Audit’s Annual Audit Plan For Fiscal in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by Governor REPORT HEARD Year 2020 (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- Stephen R. Lewis at 9:07 a.m. >12. GRTI 2Q 2019 Update dation for approval under the Consent Agenda) INVOCATION Presenters: James Meyers, Jennifer Burkhalter Presenters: Dena Thomas, Treasurer Robert Keller Provided by Councilwoman Pamela Johnson ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ROLL CALL >13. Dorsey & Whitney, LLP – Fiscal Year 2019 Annual >7. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Indian Commu- Sign-in Sheet Circulated Report (Executive Session) nity Gaming Internal Audit’s Annual Audit Plan For Fiscal Executive Officers Present: Presenter: Mary J. Streitz Year 2020 (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommen- Governor Stephen R. Lewis ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA dation for approval under the Consent Agenda) Lt. Governor Robert Stone >14. Lippes Mathias Wexler & Friedman, LLP – Fiscal Presenters: Dena Thomas, Treasurer Robert Keller Council Members Present: Year 2019 Annual Report (Executive Session) ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA D1-Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3-Av- Presenter: Ian Shavitz >8. A Resolution Designating Protective Services Office ery White, Rodney Jackson; D4-Monica Antone, Delmar ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Attorneys As The Gila River Indian Community’s Indian Jones, Pamela Johnson; D5- Janice Stewart, Marlin >15. Osborn Maledon, P.A. – Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Child Welfare Act Representatives For All State Child Dixon, Franklin Pablo, Sr., Thomas White; D6- Anthony Report (Executive Session) Custody Proceedings Involving The Indian Child Welfare Villareal, Sr. (9:26), Charles Goldtooth, Terrance Evans; Presenters: David Rosenbaurn, Mary O’Grady, J. Molina Act (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation D7-Devin Redbird ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA for approval under the Consent Agenda; H&SSC concurs) Council Members Absent: >16. Public Policy Partners – Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Presenters: Mandy Cisneros, Robin Commanda D4-Jennifer Allison Report (Executive Session) ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Meghaen Dell’Artino 9. A Resolution Approving Modification No. 46 To The Gila MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO TABLE PRESENTA- ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA River Indian Community Capital Projects Fund Budget TION/INTRODUCTION #1; REPORTS #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, >17. The Center for Applied Research, Inc. Fiscal Year For Fiscal Years 2020 Through 2024 (G&MSC forwards #6, AND #8; RESOLUTION #11; AND NEW BUSINESS 2019 Annual Report (Executive Session) to Council with recommendation for approval under the #2; AND DISPENSE NEW BUSINESS #1 Presenter: Chad B. Linse Consent Agenda) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT REPORTS ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller ##7, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, AND #18; AC- >18. Rothstein Law Firm – Fiscal Year 2019 Annual APPROVED CEPT AND APPROVE RESOLUTIONS #2, #3, #4, #5, Report (Executive Session) 10. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Indian Com- #6, #7, AND #8 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Presenters: Eric Dahlstrom, Denton Robinson munity Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2020 (G&MSC MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA forwards to Council with recommendation for approval REGULAR AGENDA AS AMENDED RESOLUTIONS with corrections under the Consent Agenda) PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS 1. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Indian Com- Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller 1. Introduction Of Joshua Billison, First Things First Re- munity’s 2019-2020 Tribal Membership And Designating APPROVED gional Director Gila River Indian Community Delegates In The National Congress Of American Indians >11. A Resolution Approving The Memorandum Of Agree- Presenters: Isaac Salcido, Joshua Billison (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for ment Between The Gila River Indian Community Tribal TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA approval) Education Department And Tempe Union High School REPORTS Presenter: Shannon White District No. 213 (ESC forwards to Council with recommen- >1. Sacaton Elementary School District #18 FY19 Tribal APPROVED dation for approval under the Consent Agenda) Allocation 3rd Quarter Report MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DELEGATE GOV- Presenter: Isaac Salcido Presenters: Wanda Burton, Andre Gillespie ERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS AS THE DELEGATE TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ALTERNATES LT. GOVERNOR ROBERT STONE, ORDINANCES >2. Casa Blanca Community School FY19 Tribal Alloca- COUNCILMAN AVERY WHITE, COUNCILMAN DELMAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS tion 3rd Quarter Report JONES, COUNCILMAN DEVIN REDBIRD, AND COUN- NEW BUSINESS Presenter: Kim Franklin CILMAN CHARLES GOLDTOOTH *1. Letter Request for a Council Orientation 8-15-19 TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Indian Com- (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation of >3. Blackwater Community School FY19 Tribal Allocation munity’s Department Of Environmental Quality To Submit August 15, 2019) 3rd Quarter Report Grant Applications For Security External Funding To Aid Presenters: Dale Enos, Courtney Moyah Presenter: Jagdish Sharma Current Programs As Well As New Programs And Activi- DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ties For A Period of 5 Years (G&MSC forwards to Council 2. First Things First Early Childhood Summit August 26- >4. Saint Peter Indian Mission School FY19 Tribal Alloca- with recommendation for approval under the Consent 27, 2019-Phoenix Convention Center (ESC forwards to tion 3rd Quarter Report Agenda; NRSC concurs) Council under New Business for any interested Council Presenter: Sister Martha Presenter: Willard Antone III member to attend under Dues and Delegations) TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenter: Joshua Billison >5. Maricopa Village Christian School FY19 Tribal Alloca- >3. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Indian Com- TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA tion 3rd Quarter Report munity Department Of Transportation To Apply For Fiscal GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS SUSPENDED THE Presenter: Al Chatman Year 2019 Road Maintenance Funds From The Bureau RULES TO ADD NEW BUSINESS #3 NCAI CONFER- TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Of Indian Affairs Western Regional Office Division Of ENCE DELEGATION >6. Gila Crossing Community School FY19 Tribal Alloca- Transportation (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] tion 3rd Quarter Report mendation for approval under the Consent Agenda) 3. NCAI Conference Delegation Presenter: Jim Mosley Presenter: Gregory McDowell Presenters: Community Council TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO OPEN UP TO ANY >7. Community Technology Center 3rd Quarter Report >4. A Resolution Modifying The Use And Distribution Of COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE UTILIZING DUES & FY19 Monies From The Gila River Indian Community Perma- DELEGATIONS Presenter: Connie Jackson nent Water Fund And Water Settlement Fund For The Op- MINUTES ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA erations Of The Gila River Indian Irrigation And Drainage 1. August 7, 2019 (Regular) >8. FY 2018- 2019 2nd Qtr. Report Ira H. Hayes Auxiliary District And For The Purchase Of Central Arizona Project MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE WITH Unit 84 Water In Fiscal Year 2020 (G&MSC forwards to Council CORRECTION Presenter: Carletta McDaniel with recommendation for approval under the Consent ANNOUNCEMENTS TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda) ADJOURNMENT 9. Franzoy Consulting, Inc. – Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Presenter: Treasurer Robert Keller MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:24 AM Report ACCEPTED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) Presenter: C. Eugene Franzoy >5. A Resolution Approving The Gila River Gaming Enter- > Denotes a CONSENT AGENDA ITEM REPORT HEARD prises, Inc. Operating Budget And Capital Projects Budget September 6, 2019 Gila River Indian News Page 17

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