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DECEMBER 2, 2016 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 19, NO. 23 GRIC, 7 Arizona Tribes Sign Gaming Compact Amendment Requested Change Service Sacaton, AZ 85147 P.O. 459 Box River IndianGila News Agreement Gives Tribes Who Agree To Keep Metro Phoenix Free Of New Casinos Potential to Grow Gaming Operations Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News
Together with Gov. Doug Ducey, the Gila River Indian Community and seven other Ari- zona tribes signed amendments to the 2002 tribal gaming compacts and an accompanying agreement
designed to open up new compact PRESORTED Permit No. 25 STANDARD U.S. Postage talks on Nov. 21. Sacaton, AZ The updated agreement be- PAID tween the tribes and the State could give tribes who have kept the promise not to open new ca- sinos in metropolitan Phoenix the ability to grow their tribal gaming operations. Community tribal council IN the GRIN representatives accompanied Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, who signed the amendments. Internment camp According to a GRIC press release Gov. Lewis said, “This Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN vandalized is a significant step forward for Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, left, along with seven other tribal leaders, during the compact amendment Page 3 these eight tribes, who have stood signing ceremony at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on Nov. 21. by the promise we all made in How much is an 2002 not to open any additional “Because [these] tribes have Gov. Ducey and tribal leaders cant economic development and casinos in the metropolitan Phoe- been trusted allies with the state, talked about the positive impacts opportunities much to the benefit acre foot of water? we will now have the opportunity of tribal gaming on the state and of Arizona healthcare and Arizo- nix area.” Page 4 He said the signing of the to see a substantial return for hav- tribal communities that are fund- na education.” amendments is about acting in ing kept our promise to Arizona’s ed by revenue from casinos. He said the signing of the GRBC TV Guide good faith towards the state of voters and leaders,” said Gov. Gov. Ducey said, “Tribal compact amendments meet the Arizona and it’s voters, who have Lewis. gaming has flourished, creating 12/4- 12/10 At the signing ceremony 15,000 jobs and driving signifi- benefited from tribal gaming. Continued on Page 6 Page 4
Tribal Ed. Dept. brings together DEQ hosts climate stakeholders at Education Summit change workshop Page 5 Roberto A. Jackson Community. Gila River Indian News The most concerning issues were addressed during three crit- Billy Allen: Water is Over one hundred people ical breakout sessions. These Life convened at the District 3 Head sessions focused on GRIC’s ed- Start Multi Purpose Room on ucational system with attendees Page 7 Nov. 19 to discuss one important addressing expectations for a issue: education. better system, the issues with the Lights of the World The Gila River Indian Com- current system and what needs to Lantern Festival at munity’s Tribal Education De- be done to improve education in partment held an Education the Community for the students Rawhide Summit in an effort to improve and administrators. Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN Page 8 Community outreach and take Comments were recorded by Tribal Education staff at each breakout session. a close look at Education in the Continued on Page 10 Phoenix Indian Center honors Giff Elders and Vietnam Vets Celebrated at Elder Day Page 8 Thomas R. Throssell In honor of the Communi- Gila River Indian News ty elders and Vietnam veterans, GRIC leadership, Gov. Stephen Water Rights On a brisk November morn- Roe Lewis and Lt. Gov. Monica Day Information ing over 300 Gila River Indian Antone each took to the stage at Community elders and Vietnam the center of the Rawhide Steak- Saturday Dec. 10 veterans were celebrated at the house, to say a few words honor- Page 9 21st Annual Elder Day held at ing the two groups. the Rawhide Steakhouse on Nov. Gov. Lewis took to the stage St. Peter Indian 18. The theme of the event was saying Community Elders were Mission School “Honoring Vietnam Veterans being honored, in part, for their 50th Year.” knowledge of Akimel O’otham performance and Pee Posh cultures, passing on Masters of Ceremonies, Tony Page 10 and Joe Davis, got people laugh- traditions, and past accomplish- ing, joking that for entertain- ments that helped build the Com- ing the large crowd, they would munity. District 5 martial accept payments in the form of To continue honoring elders Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN arts student money, Christmas wish list pur- Continued on Page 7 Vietnam veteran Everette Stone Sr. receives a recognition from chases, and even car rides. Page 11 Elderly Concerns Group Chair Marlene Norris. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. “Proudly serving the Gila River Indian Community since 1988”
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AND LASTING HAPPINESS December 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Gila River’s Japanese Internment Monument severely damaged by vandals
Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Lt. Governor Monica L. Antone Community Council Representatives District 1 Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN District 2 The Japanese Internment Camp Monument has been damaged by Carol Schurz gunshots to the pillars along with graffiti and litter. District 3 Thomas R. Throssell cultures. Carolyn Williams Lt. Gov. Antone brought up Rodney Jackson Gila River Indian News the vandalism at a Nov. 16 GRIC District 4 Council meeting, specifically in- On a windswept hill over- Jennifer Allison forming Ira Hayes Post 84. Christopher Mendoza looking Gila River Farms a Tony McDaniel, Ira Hayes Barney Enos, Jr. monument to 16,000 Japanese Nada Celaya Post 84, said that they found shot- Americans, who were taken from gun shells and what appeared to Photo courtesy Lt. Gov. Monica Antone District 5 their homes and forced to live in be spent AK-47 rounds at the site. A drummer plays during a ceremony on Nov. 12. The Japanese Robert Stone internment camps at the former Franklin Pablo, Sr. “What we know is that some- American Citizens League and the Gila River Indian Community Gila River War Relocation Center Brian E. Davis, Sr. body was out here shooting again. participate in an annual clean up of the monument. Marlin Dixon from 1943 to 1945, was recently Whenever we go out there and do along with others, is looking to discovered to have been severely The 442nd Infantry Regi- District 6 a cleanup, there are always spent fix the monument in the near fu- vandalized by multiple gunshots, ment was the most decorated unit, Anthony Villareal, Sr. cartridges lying around but they ture. McDaniel noted that the for its size and length of service, Sandra Nasewytewa with some areas of the structure never really shot at the monu- site needs to be made a historical Charles Goldtooth almost completely shot through. in U.S. military history, receiving ment,” he said. monument. A group made up of Japa- over 18,143 awards. A few of the District 7 While every once in a while “I would like to see it made awards included 21 Medals of Devin Redbird nese American Citizens League a bullet hole or two would have to a historical site and protected (JACL) members, Lt. Gov. Mon- Honor, 52 Distinguished Service Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer be patched up at the monument, better. Because if it was made a ica Antone, and Paul Shorthair, Crosses, 560 Silver Stars, 4,000 Shannon White, the recent level of destruction to historical site then the rangers… who has been integral in making Bronze Stars, and 9,486 Purple Community Council Secretary the site is the worst McDaniel has would be spending more time out sure JACL members are escorted Hearts. seen. there, checking up on it,” McDan- Gila River Indian News to the monument site and provid- The monument not only June M. Shorthair “This time it looked like a iel said. ing liaison assistance to families, stands in recognition of the thou- [email protected] deliberate attempt to destroy the History of the Gila River War traveled to the monument for the sands of Japanese American fam- Director of CPAO monument,” he said. Relocation Center and Japanese ilies forcibly sent to the Butte (520) 562-9851 site’s annual Autumn cleanup on While it is currently un- America Veterans Roberto A. Jackson the morning of Nov. 12. and Canal camps, but also honors clear as to when the damage was The Gila River War Relo- [email protected] The cleanup was held in those who served the U.S. during Managing Editor caused, it is important, said Mc- cation Center was built during honor of the monument’s last World War II. (520) 562-9719 Daniel, that people are educated World War II about 30 miles steward, the late Dr. Ted Namba. A plaque at the base of the Mikhail Sundust on the importance of the monu- southeast of Phoenix, Ariz. in monument reads, “While their [email protected] JACL members picked up trash, ment and what it represents. District 5. The center consisted of Community Newsperson painted over graffiti and offered families were interned at Gila (520) 562-9717 “Those that served, first we two camps, the Canal and Butte remembrance through words, River, many U.S. citizens of Christopher Lomahquahu know that they were unjustly camps. music, and silent reflection. Lt. Japanese Ancestry volunteered [email protected] treated by being put there, but Construction of the reloca- to serve or were inducted into Community Newsperson Gov. Antone said that during the the people who served from there tion center began on May 1, 1942 the U.S. military services. They (520) 562-9718 cleanup a member of the JACL were basically the highest deco- and was officially opened just two Thomas R. Throssell played the taiko drums in honor fought on both the European and [email protected] rated unit during [World War II]. months later on July 20. of Gila River Indian Community Pacific fronts in defense of the Community Newsperson The Japanese Americans…were After U.S. President Frank- members. United States. Sacrifices were (520) 562-9852 seriously decorated and honored. lin D. Roosevelt signed Exec- made by these Americans of Jap- Gina Goodman The cleanup was in hon- They definitely did their part utive Order 9066 on Feb. 19, anese ancestry to demonstrate [email protected] or of Ted Namba, who worked during the war,” he said. 1942, authorizing the forced re- GRIN Secretary II with the Community to relocate their loyalty to the United States (520) 562-9715 Now that the damage has moval and incarceration of all monuments…and build stronger of America.” Write to: been done, Ira Hayes Post 84, Japanese Americans on the West At the bottom of the plaque Editor, GRIN relationships between the two P.O. Box 459 Coast, around 110,000 American are listed names of Japanese Sacaton, AZ 85147 citizens were sent to relocation American servicemen and wom- Published letters or columns do not neces- camps around the country. Japa- en, who had been interned at the sarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or Gila River Indian Community. nese Americans from California Gila River War Relocation Cen- LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes were sent to the Gila River War ter, and died while serving the letters and columns from readers. Let- Relocation Center, which at its U.S. military armed forces during ters should be limited to 200 words and peak housed 13,348 men, women, World War II. Those soldiers are: be in good taste. Material that could be and children. Pfc. Masashi Araki libelous or slanderous is not acceptable. S/Sgt. Russel Fujino All letters or columns should be signed Many of the Japanese Amer- Pvt. Tatsumi Furukawa with the writer’s true name, address and icans who had been incarcerated Sgt. John Hashimoto telephone number in the event GRIN in the relocation center joined the may need to contact the writer. Only war effort and became soldiers in Pvt. Yeiichi Hiyama Pvt. Min Ishida the name of the writer will be printed in all branches of the U.S. military, the paper. Letters or columns without Pvt. James Kanada a complete signature, name, address or the 442nd Infantry Regiment be- Pfc. Shaw Kojaku phone number will not be acceptable to ing the most distinguished. Pfc. Nobuo Komoto GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves According to the U.S. De- Pvt. Henry Kondo the right to edit submitted materials for partment of Defense (DOD), the T/4 Ben Kurokawa grammar, spelling and content. 442nd Infantry Regiment, which S/Sgt. Kazuo Masuda Gila River Indian Community was an all Nisei Army regiment, Pfc. George Masumoto P.O. Box 459 Pfc. Takanori Nishi Sacaton, AZ 85147 meaning all soldiers were born Pvt. George Ota (520)562-9715 in the U.S. from Japanese immi- www.gricnews.org grants, became the most decorat- S/Sgt. Kazuo Otani Material published in the Gila River Indian ed unit in U.S. military history. Pfc. Todd Sakohira News may not be reproduced in any form T/3 George Shikata The regiment, made up of sol- without consent from the Gila River Indian T/Sgt. Katsumi Takasugi Community diers of Japanese ancestry, served Sgt. Toshiaki Teramoto in the European theatre during Pfc. Masuo Wakita World War II, all-the-while their Pvt. Mitsuru Yeto families were housed in reloca- Pvt. Makoto Yoshihara tion camps in the U.S. Page 4 Gila River Indian News December 2, 2016 How much exactly is an acre foot of water? of water to farm an acre ceeds 65 million acre feet measure this is a lot. would like answered, of land for a year. Cur- – which is over 22 trillion If you have water re- please contact the CPAO at rently, about 36,000 acres gallons of water. By any lated questions that you [email protected]. of land are being farmed within the Community which requires 180,000 to 216,000 acre-feet of water each year. In comparison, Phoenix and its 1.5 mil- lion residents need about 180,000 acre-feet of wa- ter each year for domestic purposes. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Last year the Com- munity used a little over The Gila River Indian Community is annually entitled to 222,000 acre feet of water 653,000 acre feet of water. on its lands. Most of this Communications & Protection Agency the av- water was used for farm- Public Affairs Office erage family of four uses ing. Of this amount ap- Gila River Indian about 400 gallons of water proximately 87,000 acre Community per day, or 146,000 gallons feet came from the Gila per year. River and other surface The Gila River Indi- So an acre foot is water sources, 86,000 an Community has rights more than enough water acre feet came from wells, to a large amount of wa- to supply two households 32,000 was Central Ari- ter, an annual entitlement for one year. According zona Project water, and of 653,500 acre feet to to the National Associa- 17,000 acre feet was re- be exact, and when large tion of Home Builders the claimed water. amounts of water are dis- typical American subdivi- Currently, the Com- cussed the term “acre foot” sion has a little more than munity only uses about a is commonly used. two homes on each acre of third of its water entitle- For most people it is land. The median size of ment for use on the reser- difficult to conceptualize an American subdivision vation, but it has plans to what an acre foot is and is 24 acres. So the average use more water as farming how large the Communi- American 24 acre subdi- expands. Fortunately, the ty’s water rights are. vision uses about 24 acre Community has plenty of So to help put this feet of water per year. long term water supply. To term in perspective con- Residential use of put the Community’s long sider the following tidbits. water is fairly small com- term water supply amounts An acre foot contains pared to farming. Typi- in perspective, over a 100 325,851 gallons. Accord- cal flood irrigation uses year period the Communi- ing to the Environmental about five to six acre feet ty’s water entitlement ex-
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The devil’s Environmental Quality tendees of the workshop. claw he brought in showed Gila River Indian Some of the key concerns evidence of this and are Community were air and water quality, smaller in recent years due and food and water supply. to the lack of water and de- The climate is chang- Traditional knowledge was pletion of the soil. ing. Air temperatures are also an area of concern. Cli- The next steps for rising. Wildfires in the mate change is a complex GRIC DEQ include starting West are increasing, and topic that affects the whole to draft a Climate Change droughts in the Colorado Community, so the whole Adaptation and Resiliency River Basin are expected Community must take part Plan for the Community. to become more frequent, in addressing it. Communi- The feedback provided in longer, and more severe. ty Elder Willardene Lewis both workshops will serve This past July was Earth’s mentioned, “We [Commu- as a framework for a vul- hottest month in record- nity] have great potential, nerability assessment and ed history, according to we need to kick start it provide guidance for what NASA, the 10th record somehow.” It was acknowl- needs to be prioritized in hot month in a row. All of edged that workshops and the Plan. GRIC DEQ will these changes have long- plans are a step in the right also meet with elders to term implications for the direction, but for the efforts learn about the changes Gila River Indian Commu- DEQ/GRIC to reflect all aspects and in- they’ve witnessed in their nity’s water, food, lifestyle, Dr. Karletta Chief, University of Arizona, during her presentation at the climate terests of the Community, lifetime and gain their un- and culture. Gila River, change workshop hosted by the Department of Environmental Quality. then everyone living and derstanding of how tradi- however, is getting ready. Huhugam Heritage Center. leaders attended the work- na professor, Dr. Karletta working within the Com- tional knowledge can play GRIC’s Department of En- It was Part 2 of a two-part shop. Everyone who attend- Chief, gave a presentation munity must join the effort. a key role in the planning vironmental Quality (GRIC workshop series hosted by ed shared their experiences, about drought planning and At the end of the first process. GRIC DEQ will DEQ) is leading the process the Department. The first knowledge, and perspec- the implications drought night of the workshop, the meet with various depart- of developing a strategic workshop took place on tives, which enriched the can have on the southwest attendees were asked to ments within the Commu- Climate Change Adapta- September 23rd-24th, and experience for all, and and most notably Native bring an item of signifi- nity to develop a compre- tion & Resiliency Plan for focused primarily on intro- provided a foundation for Communities in the South- cance the next day that hensive plan that accurately the Community. In doing ducing climate change in GRIC climate change ad- west. Dr. Chief, a member they cherished and that has reflects the Community’s so, Gila River is leading the general and scratching the aptation & resiliency plan- of the Navajo Nation, gave been affected by climate concerns. way, being among the first surface in regards to how ning. Among those who a presentation that was change. One of the items Climate change will tribes in the region to com- the climate has been chang- attended were Lieutenant engaging, technical, and brought was devil’s claw or affect everyone and GRIC plete such a plan. It is no ing within the Community. Governor Monica Antone, extremely relevant since “ihug,” which was brought DEQ wishes to ensure all small task and the Depart- Workshop Part 2’s focus Councilman Robert Stone GRIC is no stranger to the by Councilman Stone. It is voices are heard and in- ment encourages everyone was on how the climate has (District 5), Billy Allen, arid climate. Dr. Chief em- a plant used to make bas- clude everyone who lives interested to assist in the changed, what local im- and Akin Gump attorney phasized the importance kets and is one of the plants and works in the Commu- project and join the Cli- pacts have been felt within and former GRIC General of focusing on drought that Councilman Stone rou- nity. If you want to learn mate Change Adaptation & the Community, and what Counsel Rod Lewis, who planning now since the tinely plants in his garden. more about the Communi- Resiliency Planning Team. needs to be done to ensure provided insight on the southwest region, includ- In years past, the plants ty’s Climate Change Adap- On Nov. 4 and 5, as the people in the Commu- Community’s water supply, ing GRIC, is already expe- grew back from the seeds tation & Resiliency Plan- part of its planning process, nity are able to adapt and specifically explaining the riencing a warmer climate, that were left from the pre- ning, or wish to take part in the GRIC DEQ hosted a thrive from a public health, Community’s water rights and is predicted to face vious harvest. However, this project, please visit gri- Continued on Page 13 climate change workshop cultural, and economical and the potential impacts increasing intensity and now animals have been eat- cdeq.org or contact Althea titled “Understanding Po- standpoint. climate change can have on length of drought periods. ing the seeds and the plant Walker at althea.walker@ tential Impacts and Iden- A diverse group of the water supply. There were many cli- itself since they don’t have gric.nsn.us or (520) 562- tifying Solutions” at the Community members and University of Arizo- mate-related areas of con- as much to eat as they used 2234. Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Incident Log November 20, 2016 - November 26, 2016 Gila River Police De- Part 1 crime. used a frying pan to strike traffic cones were reported issued a criminal citation A male suspect approached partment reserves the right the victim in the face. The stolen from a box trailer in and released to his father’s a residence and when con- to restrict the release of cer- District Two: victim was seen by medics a secured access parking lot custody. fronted by residents of the tain reports which may not Robbery – A suspect on scene and he refused any while at the Rawhide Event home, the suspect bran- be available or are current- attempted to commit rob- further medical attention. Center. Shoplifting - Suspects dished a handgun and made ly under investigation. bery by knocking on the Status: Anissa Vincent Status: Under Investi- took several hand bags threatening remarks. The victim’s front door at or was arrested. gation without paying first from suspect then fled on foot Community Events – around 08:00 pm and de- the Michael Kors store at from the area. • We will be hosting manded money. The sus- Burglary - Suspect(s) Theft - A white 2013 the Phoenix Premium Out- Status: Under Investi- our “Coffee with a Cop” pect had his right hand in forced entry into the Gila “LOOK” brand box trailer lets and then fled the area. gation. scheduled for Monday De- his pocket, holding an un- River Wellness Center was reported stolen from Status: Under Investi- cember 5, 2016 from 08:00 known object which was damaging a door and shat- the Rawhide Event Center gation District Six: am 10:00 am at the District believed to be a handgun. tering the reception win- while parked in the secured 1 Service Center. The victim quickly closed dow. access parking lot. Theft – Delayed re- Auto Theft – A white • The monthly com- and locked his door. The Status: Under Investi- Status: Under Investi- porting of a bag stolen Pontiac four door sedan munity Comp Stat meeting suspect then fled on foot. gation gation from inside a vehicle while was stolen from a residence will be held Thursday De- Status: Under Investi- parked at Rawhide Western during the early morning cember 8, 2016 from 02:00 gation District Four: Shoplifting – A male Town. hours while the homeowner pm to 05:00 pm at the Gila (Stotonic Area) suspect walked out of the Status: Under Investi- was away. River Police Department District Three: Tommy Hilfiger store with gation Status: Under Investi- conference room. Aggravated Assault a pair of men’s shorts he gation • The Citizens Po- Aggravated Assault (DV) – A domestic dis- did not pay for. The suspect Shoplifting - A suspect lice Academy is held every (DV) - The suspect com- turbance was reported in was detained and inter- shoplifted a blue and tan Theft – A suspect Tuesday. mitted aggravated assault which two brothers were viewed. shirt from Saks Fifth Ave- reached into the bed of a • Community Toy by strangling and striking involved in a physical alter- Status: Charges are be- nue Off Fifth department truck parked in the parking Drive donations may be his girlfriend with a wood- cation and the suspect used ing long formed to the Mar- store at Phoenix Premium lot of Vee Quiva Casino dropped off at the Police en baseball bat. The victim a weighted object to strike icopa County Attorney’s Outlets. The suspect was and removed a wood saw Department between No- was seen by medics on the victim in the head. The Office for review. detained by Loss Preven- belonging to the victim. No vember 1st – December scene and she refused any victim was transported to a tion personnel and the shirt other items were reported 9th, 2016. further medical attention. local area hospital for treat- Shoplifting - A suspect was recovered. missing. Status: Sup arrested. ment. shoplifted a jacket from the Status: Charges are Status: Under Investi- Status: Dallas Brown Tommy Hilfiger store at the being long formed to the gation Gila River Police offi- Aggravated Assault was arrested. Phoenix Premium Outlets. Maricopa County Attor- cers responded to 580 calls (DV) - A domestic dis- The incident was caught ney’s Office for review. District Seven: for service and made 40 ar- turbance was reported in (Lone Butte / WHP on surveillance footage and rests. which a brother and sister Area) the suspect confessed to the District Five: No incidents regarding District One: were involved in a physical Theft - Three hundred theft. Part 1 crime. No incidents regarding altercation and the suspect and seventy-five lime green Status: Ayan Jafri was Aggravated Assault – Page 6 Gila River Indian News December 2, 2016
Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Gov. Doug Ducey during his address at the signing ceremony.
Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN The GRIC delegation following the signing at the Arizona State Capitol. Back row, from left, Robert Stone, Carol Schurz, Jennifer Allison, Devin Redbird. Front, from left, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, Lt. Gov. Monica Antone, Nada Celaya, Barney Enos Jr. Each Tribe signed two Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN agreements. The first, a Gaming compact signing ceremony Gov. Lewis signs the amendments on Nov. 21. from page 1 short compact amendment, recommitted the tribes to “no new casinos” promise ward it would have to abide changing needs of the state maintain infrastructure and “Its about keeping Ari- the Proposition 202 prom- set forth in the compact by its assertion that it will and increase opportunities promote economic devel- zona money right [here], so ise not to support any ad- amendment. open no additional casinos for tribal gaming. opment to build our econo- that it can used to address ditional casinos in metro Every Tribe current- in the Phoenix area. Hualapai Tribal Chair- my,” said Clarke. the needs that it was set Phoenix. The compact ly gaming in the State “One of my adminis- man Dr. Damon Clarke Navajo Nation Presi- aside for,” said Begay. amendment also allows of Arizona will have the tration’s major priorities said the amendments to the dent Russell Begay said the The signing ceremo- these tribes to add more ta- opportunity to sign both has been to resolve the tribal gaming compact ben- modernization of the trib- ny included the Gila Riv- ble games and keno games agreements – including years-long West Valley efits all tribal communities al gaming compact keeps er Indian Community, the to their casinos. the Tohono O’odham Na- casino dispute,” said Gov. that do not operate casi- money in the state of Ari- Salt River Pima-Maricopa The second agreement tion, which defied the 2002 Lewis, “Together with nos, but lease their gaming zona allowing them and the Indian Community, Ft. Mc- opens the way for a new promise by opening a casi- Gov. Ducey and our sister machines to tribes in more state’s economy to grow. Dowell, the Navajo Nation, round of compact negoti- no in Glendale. Should the tribes, we are working on heavily populated areas of Begay highlighted the the Hualapai Tribe, the ations between tribes and Nation agree to the new just such a solution – an the state. benefits of tribal gaming Tonto Apache Tribe, the Gov. Ducey. However, this promise, it would be al- agreement that will benefit “[These] funds help dollars on healthcare, edu- Havasupai Tribe and the second phase of negotia- lowed to keep its Glendale our Community and every us provide basic govern- cation and wildlife conser- White Mountain Apache tion will only be available casino, though moving for- tribe in Arizona.” mental services, build and vation management. Tribe. to tribes who agree to the December 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 7
Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Lucius Kyyitan received recognition packages at the From left, Lucia Perez, Lavina Manuel, and Eleanor Rosella Bilagody, left, and Leota Carlisle. event. Jackson. of the Vietnam War had ber when Elder Day first Elder Day at Rawhide stories of valor and sacri- came [to] the Gila River In- from page 1 fice, but when they left the dian Community,” said Lt. war, they weren’t properly Gov. Antone. At that time, and solidify that tradition have a special day where recognized and welcomed she had been an intern for within the Community, all elders can gather to be home. the late Mary Thomas, who Gov. Lewis made a surprise honored, and to socialize “I know many of you initially established the an- announcement, declaring with all attendees,” said and I’ve spoken personal- nual Elder Day celebration, the month of November Gov. Lewis. ly to you and heard your she said. “Elders Day Month.” After talking about the stories. One of the sad “It’s an honor to be “I, Stephen Roe Lewis, importance of elders’ con- things…is that when you here to cherish each and Governor of the Gila Riv- tributions to the Communi- came home you weren’t every one of you because er Indian Community, do ty, he discussed the event’s properly recognized…and we look up to you, we hereby proclaim November theme of Vietnam veterans. I want to continue to wel- commend all of the things as Elders Day Month, to He said that many veterans come you home.” that you have done for our Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN “So for all Community,” she said. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis at the 21st Elder Day Celebra- of you Viet- Shortly after, Viet- tion. nam veterans nam veteran Everett Stone here, welcome Sr. stepped up to the stage home…each and talked about his life’s and every one journey. From growing up of you,” he under the little mountain of said to a re- Gila Butte, receiving a high sounding ap- school education in Casa plause. Grande, to the battlefields As Com- of Vietnam, Stone recount- munity elders ed his colorful and often and veter- tragic experiences. ans enjoyed He said after high breakfast at school, the United States the Rawhide Marine Corps. sent him to Steakhouse, boot camp in North Caroli- na, then shortly after, to the Lt. Gov. An- Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN tone said she Demilitarized Zone in cen- Lt. Gov. Monica Antone at the 21st Elder Day Celebra- was proud to tral Vietnam. tion. have been part They were sent to the of the Com- frontline, he said, where busy to keep from thinking enemy hand to hand, some munity’s very his position was eventu- about those days. But, these of you stayed in the states first Elder Day ally overrun and he was are just some of the things or other countries, but you celebration 21 captured. He spent the next that all veterans are going served your time when you years ago and 13 months in a Prisoner of through, he emphasized. were called.” thrilled to still War camp 45 miles north of “These are some of the After his speech, Stone be taking part Hanoi. things that I went through received a standing ovation in the tradi- He said that he still and some of our veterans and was presented with a tion. experiences flashbacks of are going through now,” hand carved wooden plaque “I remem- the war and tries to keep Stone said. “Some of you by Elder Concerns Group went to battle. Fought the Chair, Marlene Norris. about water, taste water. drinks? When we by-pass and weight gain are not far people before them, to the Picture a scene from the water and choose pop, we away. time of the Huhugam-and old days: a water filled ha’a hurt our lives. Some of us More often today we before! In December our or olla hanging from a va:to go with diet soft drinks, but buy liquids to quench our desert becomes dormant A’AGA or ramada beam. Or it may they are no better than reg- thirst or cool down, drinks as it waits for the sun to Something to be told have been sitting in a mes- ular soda, and may actually that are not natural. Why turnaround and walk back. quite fork. The clay ha’a is be worse. The bad effects isn’t water an option? Pro- GRICsters begin to long By Billy Allen “sweating” and cooling the of pop -- whether regular cessed drink companies for the warmth of spring water. When visitors come or diet -- are known facts, have hooked us on their and summer suns. We look Native American com- ter issues persist for Na- by, you offer them water. not a “might” like maybe products, regular and diet. forward to that cool drink munities acknowledge all tives. Nice, refreshing, life sus- the pipeline might break. A once in a while pop or of su:dag on a warm day. major holidays and add a Props to GRICsters taining su:dag or water. Choosing su:dag to drink so:la might be okay, but not This New Year’s Eve offer few Native ones. The Gila and O’otham who traveled Any elder who grew up in instead of sugar-infused every day. We are Akimel cheers naturally, su:dag and River Indian Community’s to North Dakota to support Sweetwater will attest to drinks is choosing life. O’otham -- not Pepsi/ chu’i or pinole. Choose wa- Water Rights Day honors the Standing Rock Sioux the sweetness of tribal wa- An article from the Coke O’otham or Gatorade ter, choose life. Su:dag ‘o victory of a decades long Tribe’s protest against the ter. Whenever my mother Arizona Republic explains O’otham. wud duakag. lawsuit for our historical Dakota Access Pipeline. traveled, she couldn’t wait how artificial sweeteners Su:dag is a gift from Information was water rights. To date, it is The plan includes a pipe- to get back to Vahki to taste are harmful. When your the Creator. Have you ever gleaned from the Gila Riv- the largest Native water line under the river up- the “good” home su:dag. brain registers the sweet given someone a gift and er Indian News, the Atlan- settlement in the United stream of their reservation. Water sustained us; it taste, it releases insulin to you can tell they don’t like tic magazine and from the States. This endeavor in- If the pipeline ruptures, it grew and cooked our food; help break down sugar. it? You never see them writer. volved many tribal mem- will pollute the river – the cleaned us and our clothes; Then, when no sugar ar- wear it or use it? If it http://www.theat- bers; young and old, men tribe’s sole water source. determined where we lived. rives, just artificial sweet- shows that you don’t ap- lantic.com/technology/ and women, learned indi- The protest motto: “Water We had to be close to water. eners, there’s too much preciate a gift, how might it archive/2016/09/dapl- viduals with degrees and is Life.” Water IS life. So, why insulin in your body. Over make the giver feel? Water dakota-sitting-rock- individuals with ancestral When we celebrate do so many of us turn away time this may lead to in- sustained the people who sioux/499178/ knowledge. However, wa- Water Rights Day, think from water and go with soft sulin resistance. Diabetes came before us, for the Page 8 Gila River Indian News December 2, 2016 Lights of the World lantern festival lights up Rawhide Western Town Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News
An international at- traction has landed in the Gila River Indian Commu- nity bridging two cultures together for festive holiday fun. The Lights of the World International Lan- tern Festival flipped the switch on over 75 displays on Nov. 18. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN The lantern festival is a show of the mutual friend- Representatives from GRIC and the Zigong Lantern ship between the sister cit- and Trade Company pose during the opening. ies of Chengdu, China and Phoenix and the surround- ing communities like GRIC Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN and the city of Chandler. Guests experience the Lights of the World Festival on Nov. 18 at Rawhide Western Before officially light- Town. ing the displays, a cultural exchange and ribbon cut- ting ceremony took place between GRIC and Chinese performers and delegation. District 5 Council Representative Robert Stone provided an opening Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN blessing for the event and Lt. Gov. Monica Antone welcomed attendees acknowl- talked about the importance edging the parties who brought the festival to GRIC. of O’otham language in the Community. Akimel O’otham and Chinese cultural dancers demonstrated the talents of the host and visiting nations that included performers of all ages. Located on the south Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN side of the Rawhide West- ern Town, the festival of- The lantern displays featured O’otham designs such as the Man in the Maze. fers a glimpse of some of chance to check out the car- velopment Authority As- tern festival possible. the worlds most famous nival rides and daily perfor- sistant General Manager He said it took over 18 landmarks that take attend- mances, which were show- David White said the open- months of planning on both ees through a trek across cased at the ribbon cutting ing ceremony is a way of Courtesy of Monica Antone Europe, Asia, America and Nada Celaya with Eugenia Apkaw and Arlene Johns. ceremony. showcasing the cooperative Continued on Page other parts of the world. Wild Horse Pass De- efforts that make the lan- 13 Attendees will have a Phoenix Indian Center honors Urban Giff with lifetime achievement award Christopher Lomahquahu Indian community. and President Traci Morris, Gila River Indian News “We are very proud to Ph.D., said the awardees be here and be a part of the distinguish themselves as The achievements of a presentation of [this] award leaders in their communi- few nominated individuals to Urban Giff [for] his ties and among their peers. were recognized with a cer- achievements.” Morris said the trend emony honoring their hard Before giving his ac- of individuals coming work and commitment to ceptance speech Giff rec- from tribal communities is service in the local Native ognized the veterans that represented by this year’s community. were present for their ser- awardees. Clad in traditional at- vice offering them a wel- PIC CEO Patti Hib- tire and evening wear the come home salute. beler said the awardees are nominees had a reason to Giff spoke of the sup- not based on the centers celebrate at the American port that he has received preference, but relies on Indian Excellence in Lead- from friends and family the public to nominate an ership Awards ceremony on from the Community. influential figure in their Nov. 16. “[They] deserve recog- community. What has become an nition for what I have been She said the ceremo- annual custom, the awards Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN able to do because of their ny to honor distinguished ceremony has been hosted Urban Giff, top right, won the Kent C. Ware Lifetime Achievement Award at the American support. My wife Cindy has individuals was the idea by the Phoenix Indian Cen- Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards Ceremony on Nov. 16. been supportive through of the center’s former Ex- ter every November during our 52 years of being to- ecutive Director Phyllis J. to helping American Indian was Gila River Indian Industrial Development Native American heritage gether,” said Giff. Bigpond. people and are always plan- Community member and Corporation, the National month for 34 years. Humbled by the hon- Morris said Bigpond, ning for the future. former Community Man- Center for American Indi- Native Wellness Insti- or, he said the late Ware Sr. who passed away in 2009 The group of awardees ager Urban Giff from Dis- an Enterprise Development tute Board of Director Rob- carried honor and distinc- from a bout with brain can- was made up of high school trict 6. and the Advisory Board of ert Johnston (Muskogee tion throughout his life and cer, came up with the idea students, public figures and Before joining the the Construction in Indian Creek/Choctaw), who em- that he is indebted for being to recognizing the “unsung individuals who represent- United States Marine Country Conference hosted ceed the awards ceremony a recipient of the award. heroes” of Native commu- ed a total of eight tribes Corps, and retiring at the by ASU. said, “Tonight [we] gather In attendance was the nities. from the Gila River Indi- rank of major after 27 He was awarded the to recognize outstanding Ira H. Hayes Post 84, who Hibbeler said the in- an Community, Tohono years of military service, Kent C. Ware Lifetime leaders, both young and el- posted the colors while the dividuals being awarded O’odham Nation, Navajo Giff graduated from Arizo- Achievement award, which der.” Four Winds Drum Group are indicative of the work Nation, Hualapai Indian na State University with a was presented by his son He said the awards sang a song to honor Amer- being done by the center, Tribe, San Carlos Apache Bachelor of Science degree Kent C. Ware Jr., who said ceremony is a token of ican Indian veterans. which is about giving back Tribe, Rosebud Sioux and in Agriculture. growing up he remembered appreciation for those that The Phoenix Indian to the community. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Currently Giff is a his father volunteering have dedicated their lives Center Board of Directors Among the awardees member of the Lone Butte many years to the Phoenix December 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 9 Page 10 Gila River Indian News December 2, 2016 Tribal Education brings together stakeholders at Education Summit From Page 1 to each of our districts.” Compliance, Academic, Tribal Education Di- Social/Emotional and Cul- Gov. Stephen Roe rector Isaac Salcido echoed ture. The four groups ad- Lewis attended the summit Gov. Lewis’s comments on dressed the topics in three and was looking forward to the importance of the sum- breakout sessions. The the findings. “We have to mit by saying, “We know first session was about de- look at exactly what is the we need to improve the scribing the ideal education state of our schools today,” system.” system, the second was to he said. A quality education describe GRIC’s current The sentiment at the goes beyond the classroom. system and the last session summit was that new ap- Social and emotional fac- was focused on ways to im- proaches are needed to tors play into a student’s prove. achieve a higher quality ed- learning as well. “You deal The more than 100 ucation. “We have to have with a lot of emotional is- participants included Gov. education that’s tailored to sues,” said Arzie Hogg, Lewis, Council representa- our Community,” said Gov. District 1 Council Repre- tives, GRIC school admin- Lewis. sentative and Chair of the istrators and staff, Tribal Gov. Lewis also an- Education Standing Com- Education staff, as well as nounced a new initiative his mittee. students and parents. The Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN administration is working The breakout sessions youth were also heavily A youth panel offered suggestions to improve aspects of education in the Community. on for the students. “One took place in four different involved. A panel of five of the initiatives that I’m areas at District 3 Head- youth talked about their “We got to hear from the ucation Department Assis- summit were recorded and will be reported to the Com- working on is bringing wifi start. The topics were titled experiences in education. students themselves,” said tant Director. Fredrick Poitra, Tribal Ed- All the findings from the munity in the near future. St. Peter Indian Mission School perform in honor of National Native American Heritage Month
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Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Blackwater Student Council visits Governor
MIkhail Sundust/GRIN Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis with the Blackwater Community School Student Council. From left: Hailey Allison, Publicity Officer; Nevaeh Quiroz, Vice President; Jada White, Secretary; Siawogi Urquides, President; Cassidy Sekayouma-Chimerica, Spirit Coordinator. The Blackwater Community School Student Council met with Gov. Lewis in his office Nov. 28 to request funding for a school project to buy Christmas gifts and school spirit T-shirts for students of the Blackwater Community School. December 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 11 Casa Blanca student learns karate at D5 Multipurpose building
Thomas R. Throssell launching kicks and throw- 5. Restrain my physi- to perform all the correct Gila River Indian News ing punches, while using cal abilities through spiritu- movements. When he was the correct technique, in or- al attainment. ready, they traveled to the der to move up to the next During each karate East Valley Martial Arts While many nine- level in rank. class, instructor Jenifer main building where judges year-old boys spend their Wright said that learn- Tull-Gauger, a fifth level would pass or fail him. afterschool hours watch- ing karate has been fun and black belt from East Valley He felt that he wasn’t ing cartoons or playing the while he has been learning Martial Arts, teaches her ready for some time, said latest video game, Casa self-defense, he has also students to perform specific Hoover. “Finally he talked Blanca fourth grader Tava- gained self-respect and sequences of movements, to me and said the he was ris Wright is practicing his learned more about respon- known as kata, that repre- ready to try for the next belt sidekick and dreaming of sibility. sent offensive and defen- and I told him to remember earning his orange belt in “It has been a learning sive postures in karate. At if you don’t pass, that’s ok karate. experience,” said Hoover. the end of each practice because you can always try Wearing a white ka- “They teach him that it is session she has her stu- again.” rate gi with a yellow belt OK if they make a mistake, dents memorize and recite It was during Wright’s wrapped around his waist, to just keep trying until the five principles of Dojo attempt at obtaining the Wright can usually be they get it right. It is also Kun. half-white half-yellow belt, found at the District 5 Mul- teaching him self-respect “The five Dojo Kuns, that he surpassed every- tipurpose building, training and…discipline. It’s been that is the most important one’s expectations. in martial arts with a group very good…it is benefiting thing that we teach,” said “We were both of other like-minded youth Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN him a lot,” she said. Tull-Gauger. They were shocked and surprised be- at the bi-weekly karate Even though learning written by martial arts mas- cause the next belt that he Tavaris Wright kicks the pad during karate class at the class how to kick, punch, and ter Kanga Sakugawa to was going to go for was District 5 Multipurpose building on Nov. 17. Wright’s mother, Darla perform combinations is teach people how to use the half-white half-yellow,” Hoover, said that her son’s the main goal for many karate martial arts in a re- said Hoover. “And then sionate about karate, now around watching TV or interest was piqued last martial artists, one of the sponsible manner, all-the- when they came out that is has his eyes set on the or- playing video games. I February when they visited fundamental aspects of ka- while improving their lives, when they bumped him up ange belt. want everybody to get out the District 5 Multipurpose rate is a set of guidelines she said. to the next color, which is “The next belt I have to and exercise.” building to view Casa Blan- called Dojo Kun, which “I feel it is my moral yellow.” learn is orange [and] I think Currently, there are ca Elementary School’s sci- apply at all times, during responsibility today, if I Last August, Wright it will take a little while to two karate classes being ence fair entries. practice and in everyday am going to teach some- earned his yellow belt, get better,” he said. He’s taught at the District 5 “We were here for the life. body how to fight and how making him the first in his learning self-defense, get- Multipurpose building. The science fair, looking at all These five principles to hurt somebody, I also class to move up to that ting good exercise, learning Little Dragons class is for the experiments that all the are an important part of ka- need to teach them how to rank. The transition was a martial arts, and best of all, younger children and the kids had done, and to check rate and integral in Wright’s prevent that and how to use surprise to both him and his having a good time, and he Ninja Warriors class if for out my son’s. He happened martial arts education. that as a very last resort,” mother, because in order to wants other Community older children and adults. to see [the karate students] The five principles are she said. receive a yellow belt, he youth to join in on the fun. For more information in the play area doing ka- as follows: Like all karate stu- had to completely skip over Everyone needs to about the karate classes rate and he wanted to see 1. Strive for a good dents, Wright started off the white-yellow belt rank, learn how to move their contact the Vah Ki Recre- what was going on,” said moral character. as a white belt and began a rare accomplishment. bodies, Wright said. ation Department at (520) Hoover. He walked right 2. Keep an honest and to memorize the moves Wright, who is pas- “They’ve got to exercise. 315-3441. into the class and asked if sincere way. for the next rank, the half- I don’t want to be lying he could join, and they said 3. Cultivate persever- white half-yellow belt. yes, she added. ance or a will for striving. Hoover explained Ever since then Wright 4. Develop a respectful that in order to move up a has been a karate machine, attitude. rank her son had to be able
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Arizona State University Memorandum of 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Act (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council with recom- Understanding (ESC motions to forward to CALL TO ORDER mendation for approval NRSC concurs) Council under New Business with The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Presenter: Javier Ramos recommendation for approval) Council held Wednesday November 16, 2016, in the Com- APPROVED Presenter: Isaac Salcido munity Council Chambers at the Governance Center in Sa- 3. A Resolution Consenting To And Approving The Acqui- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE caton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chairman sition For Right Of Way For A Grant Of Easement For Gila 6. Maricopa Village Christian School Written Plan Governor Stephen R. Lewis at 9:13 a.m. River Indian Community Department Of Transportation SY 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to INVOCATION Project No. ROW_005.D1.08 Crossing Allotted And Com- Council under New Business with Provided by Councilman Robert Stone munity Land Parcels For The Purpose Of Constructing, Op- recommendation for approval) ROLL CALL erating, Managing And Maintaining A Roadway And Utilities Presenter: Larisa Quijano Sign-In Sheet Circulated Corridor By The Gila River Indian Community Department MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Executive Officers Present: Of Transportation Located In District 1 And As Shown In 7. Gila Crossing Community School Written Plan Governor Stephen R. Lewis Drawing Number 40112-0492-EA, Page 1 And 2 (NRSC SY 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to Lt. Governor Monica Antone forwards to Council with recommendation for approval, with Council under New Business with Council Members Present: correction) recommendation for approval) D1- Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3-Car- Presenters: Warren Wiltshire, Megan Jackson Presenter: Dr. Gregory Sackos olyn Williams; D4-Nada Celaya, Jennifer Allison (10:15), TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Christopher Mendoza; D5-, Brian Davis, Sr., Marlin Dixon, 4. A Resolution Authorizing The Community Council Secre- 8. Casa Blanca Community School Written Plan Robert Stone; D6-Sandra Nasewytewa, Charles Goldtooth tary’s Office And The Office Of General Counsel To Prepare SY 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to Council Members Absent: Amendments To The 2009 Gila River Indian Community Council under New Business with D3-Rodney Jackson; D4-Barney Enos, Jr.; D5- Franklin Code For Recodification In 2017 (LSC forwards to Commu- recommendation for approval) Pablo, Sr.; D6- Anthony Villareal, Sr.; D7- Devin Redbird nity Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Patricia Avalos GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS PROVIDED A STATE- Presenter: Tom Murphy MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE MENT REGARDING HIS RECENT ACCIDENT APPROVED 9. Blackwater Community School Written Plan APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDINANCES SY 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to APPROVED AS AMENDED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council under New Business with PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (LIMIT TO 5 MIN- 1. Catholic High School (ESC motions to forward to Coun- recommendation for approval) UTES) cil under Unfinished Business for discussion and possible Presenter: Jagdish Sharma *1. Insurance Manager Introduction Kimberly Childers action) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenter: Pamela Thompson Presenter: Isaac Salcido 10. Sacaton Elementary School Written Plan SY TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DISBAND THE IRA 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to Council 2. Introduction of Ms. Yichun Xu, Hydrologist HAYES SCHOOL SITE TASK FORCE under New Business with recommendation for Presenter: Kimberly Antone [GOVERNOR STEPHEN R. LEWIS CALLED FOR A approval) TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 15-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT Presenter: Leslie Rychel 3. GRHC Introduction of Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Gin- 10:49 A.M.] MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE ger Fligger 2. Grant Update (Executive Session) (ESC motions to for- 11. Sacaton Middle School Written Plan SY Presenter: Myron Schurz ward to Council with recommendation of approval) 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to Council MR. MYRON SCHURZ INTRODUCED MS. GINGER FLIG- Presenter: Michael Carter under New Business with changes and GER. MS. FLIGGER PROVIDED A BRIEF OVERVIEW MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR GOVERNOR TO recommendation for approval) OF HER BACKGROUND. VARIOUS COUNCIL MEM- SEND A LETTER TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF Presenter: Philip Bonds BERS, GOVERNOR, AND LT. GOVERNOR EXPRESSED EDUCATION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY’S IM- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE WORDS OF WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS. IN PROPER LISTING IN THE GRANT 12. St. Peter Indian Mission School Written Plan ADDITION, SHE PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE GILA 3. Legal Review of Head Start Audit (Executive Session) SY 2016-2017 (ESC motions to forward to RIVER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ISSUES (ESC motions to forward to Council and concur with G&M- Council under New Business with REPORTS SC and to release information to OCM) recommendation for approval) *1. Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84 Fiscal Year Presenter: Naomi Bebo Presenter: Sister Martha 2016 3rd Quarter Report DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenters: Chesley Juan, Jr., Tony McDaniel, Robert NEW BUSINESS 13. CCSO Employee Recognition Amado 1. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing An Presenter: Shannon White REPORT HEARD Agreement Between The Gila River Indian MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE 2. Monthly Financial Report Ending October 31, Community And Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & MINUTES 2016 & FY2017 Capital Projects Review & Feld, LLP For Fiscal Year 2017 (G&MSC 1. September 21, 2016 (Regular) Update (Executive Session) motioned to forward to Council with MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Mike recommendation for approval) 2. October 19, 2016 (Regular) Jacobs, Pamela Thompson Presenter: Office Of General Counsel MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT 3. November 7, 2016 (Special) 3. Gila River Indian Irrigation & Drainage District (GRIIDD), THE ADDED MATERIAL MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Third Quarter Management Report MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE ANNOUNCEMENTS Presenter: Ronald C. Allison 2. Request For Funding Assistance From The >EDUCATION SUMMIT II SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA United States Army Corps Of Engineers 2016, SACATON HEAD START 4. Annual 2015 Winter Bird Count Report (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council with >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR RUBEN LUHAN ROBEE Presenter: Althea Walker recommendation of approval to proceed in FAMILY REPORT HEARD moving forward with the grant application for >G&M WORK SESSIONS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & 5. North Santa Cruz Wash Project Report and Update funding, NRSC concurs) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 SHERATON WILD HORSE Presenter: Seaver Fields Presenters: Seaver Fields PASS Motion made and second to table Reports #5 & #6 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE >GILBERT INNIS FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY, NO- 6. Proposal Tortosa Subdivision Drainage Impact to GRIC AND PROCEED WITH THE GRANT VEMBER 18 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 Presenter: Seaver Fields APPLICATION >CARING HOUSE THANKSGIVING DINNER SATURDAY, TABLED AT REPORT #5 3. Memorial Airfield Trespassing Report (NRSC NOVEMBER 19, 2016 7. Gila River Sand & Gravel Quarterly Report FY-16 Qtr 3 forwards to Council with recommendation for >LONE BUTTE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THURS, Presenters: Michael Morago, Bob Gazis approval to concur with LUPZ recommendations NOVEMBER 17, 2016, 11AM REPORT HEARD outlined) >ELDER’S DAY EVENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016, RESOLUTIONS Presenters: Kimberly Antone, Paul Shorthair RAWHIDE 1. A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of Certain Allotted TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA ADJOURNMENT Lands Pursuant To The American Indian Probate Reform 4. American Indian Language Development MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:35A.M. Act (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council with recom- Institute Summer Session 2017 (ESC forwards to * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) mendation for approval, NRSC concurs) Community Council with recommendation for Presenter: Javier Ramos approval, CRSC concurs) APPROVED Presenter: Anthony Gray December 2, 2016 Gila River Indian News Page 13 Lone Butte Development marks 50 years of success Roberto A. Jackson On November 28, named their company after Gila River Indian News 1966 the Gila River Indi- the tribe. With their 57 ten- an Community established ants, the outlook is bright In the 1960s the Gila Lone Butte to manage leas- for Lone Butte with more River Indian Community ing activity and operate the job opportunities and reve- had a vision for the land park. The location was for- nue generated for the Com- east of the I-10 Freeway merly named Pima Chan- munity. and south of Pecos Road. dler Industrial but now Lone Butte offers Fifty years later that vision under the Lone Butte name many benefits to corpora- has culminated in a suc- it is comprised of over 840 tions interested in locating cessful business park. acres and they are still to the park. Since the park To honor its 50th an- growing with new tenants. is on tribal land, there are niversary, the Lone Butte The most recent business to no property taxes. The Development, LLC recent- join Lone Butte was RDO Community maintains it’s ly celebrated the milestone Equipment. They held a own permitting process and at the Lone Butte Casi- grand opening on Oct. 25. it’s own water system no’s Event Center. At the The First tenant was “Lone Butte is nation- event, held Nov. 16, sever- Pima Valve, Inc., and they ally acclaimed as one of the al of Lone Butte’s tenants, came on board in 1968. best industrial parks in the guests and tribal represen- According to Kenneth nation,” said Esther Manu- tatives recognized Lone Link from Pima Valve they el, Lone Butte, LLC Gener- Butte’s success with prizes liked the business friendly al Manager. Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN and a basket dance presen- atmosphere and they even Esther Manuel, right, Lone Butte LLC General Manager gives away raffle prizes at Lone tation. Butte’s 50th Anniversary celebration at Lone Butte Casino on Nov. 18.
ribbon one-by-one the col- Lights of the World orful array of lanterns start- from page 8 ed to resemble a small city of lights. sides, which translates into in relation to the Chinese David said they hope to 160 tons of steel 87,000 lunar calendar. build the partnership with yards of fabric and over 4 “We are proud of our the people in Chengdu, million lights to make the hospitality to be able to China and the U.S.- China lantern festival possible. host an event of [this] mag- Educational Foundation, “We’ve developed nitude,” said Gov. Lewis. who were key stakeholders some really great relation- He said opportunities in the project. ships with some really great like the lantern festival put For individuals and folks, who were excited the Community on the map families wanting to visit about working with us on and demonstrate how they Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN the lantern festival, park- this festival,” said David. are able to host world-class Traditional basket dancer performed at the opening of the festival. ing is $10 and admission Gov. Stephen Roe events. for Community members Lewis and Lt. Gov. Mon- Lt. Gov. Monica An- is $19.99, who will need to out to see aspects of Chi- munity, which can be seen wanted the lantern festival ica Antone appreciated tone welcomed the attend- have proof of tribal iden- nese culture. on some of the lanterns and to include the Olas Ki (tra- the partnership between ees to the Community and tification at the gate and David White said a the main entrance to the ditional home), water sym- the Community and repre- for the tireless work that $24.99 for adults. The fes- Cultural Committee is lantern festival. bols that represent the riv- sentatives from the city of went into bringing the lan- tival will run until Jan. 29, made of three Community “We noticed that there er and the intricate design Chengdu, China, where the tern festival to GRIC. 2017. elders, Tommy White, Eu- was Native American rep- work seen on baskets. lantern festival originated. She said the lantern Festival goers can ex- genia Apkaw and Arlene resentation in some of Thomas said that it is The Zigong Lantern festival is a display of two pect to be treated to a mix Johns, who helped provide the lanterns, but it wasn’t both beneficial to the Com- and Trade Company have cultures coming together of Chinese cuisine, art as traditional designs to the unique to the Community,” munity, because it shows toured over seven countries as one over traditions that well as other attractions lantern company. said David. the rich culture of the and have used the opportu- span hundreds of years. that will be sure to entice He said they chose key Cultural Committee O’otham people. nity to educate the public Antone said it is a spe- everyone’s palette. cultural design elements member, Thomas White, As each of the repre- about Chinese culture and cial opportunity for Com- For more information that represented the Com- former governor, said they senting delegates cut the the significance of lanterns munity members to come go to lightsoftheworldus.com .
PUBLIC COMMENT essary to effectively implement Rule 9. BETTY MOLINA Quality (DEQ) is announcing the 30- Grounds for comment are limited to your hearing may be held in held in If you have questions, please contact Petitioner/Plaintiff day public comment period for the issu- whether the proposed permit meets absentia and a warrant may be issued ance of the air quality operating permit the criteria for issuance prescribed in GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY Courtney Moyah, Executive Director at vs. for your arrest, forfeiture of your bond, for the following facility: the GRIC Code: Title 17, Chapter 9 of COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND IN- (520) 796-4471 EDDIE ESPINOZA judgment in favor of the other party, or Facility Name: Vulcan Asphalt – Mar- the Air Quality Management Plan. Only TERESTED PERSONS Respondent/Defendant jail time may ordered. COURT NOTICE icopa Plant Facility Address: 2425 W. persons who submit written comments Re: Notice of Request for Public Com- TO: EDDIE ESPINOZA ANSWER/RESPONSE HEARING Power Line Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85239 may appeal a permit decision. ment on Proposed Revisions to Rule 4907 QUI STREET Sacaton Community Court IN THE COURT OF THE GILA RIVER (within the Gila River Sand & Gravel Copies of the permit application, the 9 Accounting and Internal Control CASE Number: CV-2016-0285-RO 721 West Seed Farm Road INDIAN COMMUNITY Maricopa Plant in District 4) proposed permit, and relevant back- Standards CIVIL SUMMONS Sacaton, Arizona 85147 IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA Owner Name: Vulcan Asphalt, LLC ground material will be available for re- The Gila River Gaming Commission YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that a (520) 562-9860 In the matter of the Estate of: Owner Address: 2526 E. University Dr., view at the DEQ Sacaton office (during hereby announces its intent to adopt civil action has been filed against you DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, Doris Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85034 normal business hours) and on the the Revised Rule. 9 - Accounting and in the Gila River Indian Community 2016 DOD: 02/27/2016 DOCKET#CV-2016- Air Contaminants Emitted: AQP website at: Internal Control Standards. This Rule Court. Issued by: R. THOMAS, COURT 0055-ZAA Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) http://www.gricdeq.org/index.php/edu- 9 was revised to reflect new require- YOU shall respond at an ANSWER/ CLERK ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Carbon Monoxide (CO) cation--outreach/public-notices. ments set forth by 25 CFR part 543 RESPONSE HEARING regarding this TIME: 2:00 P.M. TO: Administrator or Designee and/or Sulfur Oxides (SOx) Requests and written comments may and Part 547 including other current matter on: Date: Monday, October 17, 2016 Family, or Interested Party Particulate Matter less than 10 microns be delivered or mailed to: gaming regulatory management Friday, January 6, 2017 at 9:00 AM in *GIVEN TO ALL PARTIES PRESENT PO BOX 10692 in diameter (PM10) Gila River Indian Community practices for Class II and Class III. Courtroom I, THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 Bapchule, AZ 85221 Particulate Matter (PM) Department of Environmental Quality The Gaming Commission is issuing AK.IMEL O’OTHAM LODITHA KUD KI, IN OPEN COURT IN THE GILA RIV- WHEREAS in the above matter. you Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Attn: Ryan Eberle this Notice requesting for public com- 721 West Seedfarm Road, Sacaton, ER INDIAN CO UNITY COURT were to appear for the Review Hearing Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97, Sacaton, ments on this document. AZ. STATE OF ARIZONA scheduled on October 18, 2016 Public Notice Start Date: December 2, AZ 85147 All comments in response to this No- YOU may respond in writing. However, ANGELA CHERYL LEOS IT HAS COME to the attention of the 2016 Public Notice End Date: Physical Address: 45 S. Church St., tice must be submitted in writing, via even if you do so, your presence at the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Court that you Failed to appear as or- January 2, 2017 Sacaton, AZ 85147 e-mail ([email protected]. Answer/Response Hearing is still re- vs. dered for the above matter Public comments will be accepted For further information, please contact us) or phone to Courtney Moyah, Ex- quired. If a written answer or response ELEAZAR GOMEZ JR THEREFORE: in writing until the public notice end Ryan Eberle at (520) 796-3781 or visit ecutive Director by 5:00 p.m. on De- is made, it shall be filed Defendant/Respondent. AKMELO’OTHAM LODITHA KUD KI, date, after which staff will review and our office located at 45 S. Church St., cember 13,2016. The Commission will and served before the date of the hear- TO: ELEAZAR T GOMEZ JR 721 West Seedfarm Road, respond to all the comments received. Sacaton, AZ 85147. Our office hours respond to all public comments by De- ing, unless the time is extended by or- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that a Sacaton,AZ 85147 Any person may submit a written com- are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. cember 23,2016 and, will consider the der of the Court. civil action has been filed against you And there and then show cause, if any ment or a request to the DEQ to con- to 5:00 p.m. formal adoption of revisions to Rule 9 If you fail to appear and defend, judg- in the Gila River Indian Community you have, why this COURT should not duct a public hearing for the purpose on Wednesday, December 28,2016 ment by default will be entered against Court. YOU may respond in writing. find you in contempt of receiving oral or written comments COURT NOTICE at 10:00 a.m. at the Gaming Com- you for the However, even if yo do so, your pres- FAILURE TO APPEAR without good on the proposed air quality operating mission’s Office, located at the 5350 relief demanded in the complaint or IN THE COURT OF THE ence at the Answer/Response Hear- cause may subject you to prosecution permits. Such comments and requests North 48th Street, Suite 305 at the petition. GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY ing is still required. If a written answer or other penalties shall be received by the DEQ within Wild Horse Pass Corporate Center. GIVEN under my hand and seal of the IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA or response is made, it shall be filed GIVEN under my hand and the seal of 30 days of the date of the first publi- In addition, the effective date of Rule 9 Gila River Indian Community in the COURT DATE NOTICE and served before the date of the the Gila River Indian Community in the cation notice. A written comment shall will be March 27, 2Ol7 which will allow State of Arizona. In Re Case: E. GOMEZ hearing, unless the time is extended State of Arizona November 18,2016. state the name and mailing address time for the Gaming Commission, DATED this 15th day of November, Docket Number: CV-2016-0188 by order of the Court. of the person, shall be signed by the Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. COURT NOTICE 2016. This case has been scheduled and If you fail to appear and defend, person, his agent or his attorney and (“GRGE”), and affected persons IN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN PUBLIC NOTICE YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR judgment by default It will be entered shall clearly set forth reasons why the and related entities to be orientated, COMMUNITY COURT The Gila River Indian Community on the date, time and place designat- against you for the relief demanded. permit should or should not be issued. trained and/or take other steps nec- STATE OF ARIZONA (GRIC) Department of Environmental ed below. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR Page 14 Gila River Indian News December 2, 2016
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We send our warmest holiday greetings to you and your family, and hope your Thanksgiving holiday was spent among your loved ones. The holiday season is a time to reflect and express our gratitude for the gifts received during the year. At Gila River Health Care, we are thankful every day for our blessings, and for the gift of trust given to us by our patients.
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Wednesday, December 14th, District 3 Closures Location: Life Center Conference Room Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Komatke Health Center Ak-Chin Clinic • Space is limited • To register please call CLOSED Emily at (520) 652-1200 Ext. 1717 Monday, December 26, 2016 Monday, January 2, 2017
There will be no Saturday clinics on December 24, 2016 or December 31, 2016. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Behavioral health training Classes HHKMH Pharmacy Hours Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 10 am – 6 pm • Active Parenting - for parents of teens and preteens Sunday, December 25, 2016 - CLOSED • Safe Talk Monday, December 26, 2016 - 12:00 noon – 8 pm • Mental Health First Aid Training • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Saturday, December 31, 2016 - 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, January 1, 2017 - CLOSED Monday, January 2, 2017 - 12:00 noon – 8 pm For more information, contact Anna Pacheco at (520) 562-3321 Ext. 7031 or If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or visit the Jaime Arthur at (602) 528-1374. Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.
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