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Blackwater - Hashen Kehk - Gu U Ki - Santan - Vah Ki - Komatke - Maricopa Colony SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 20, NO. 17 Community members come out for Primary Election Forum Requested Change Service Sacaton, AZ 85147 P.O. 459 Box River IndianGila News Thomas R. Throssell Gila River Indian News

In an effort to learn more about candidates running for the positions of governor, lieutenant governor, chief judge, and asso- ciate judge in the upcoming Gila River Indian Community 2017 Primary Election, hundreds of Community members participat- ed in the 2017 Primary Candi- PRESORTED Permit No. 25 STANDARD U.S. Postage date Forum held at the Gila River Sacaton, AZ Boys and Girls Club – Komatke PAID Branch on Aug. 19. The forum began with a Post- ing of Colors performed by Gila Crossing Community School’s Color Guard, who also sang the National Anthem in both the En- glish and O’otham languages. IN the GRIN Community Chief Election Judge, Shannon White, gave the official welcoming followed by Governor’s Labor Community Elections Coordina- Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN tor, Nadine Shelde, presenting an Community members attend the first Primary Candidate Forum at the Gila River Boys & Girls Club - Day Message overview of the forum’s schedule Komatke Branch on Aug. 19. and rules. were laid-out, each of the 25 can- ask questions. about each of the candidates run- Page 2 Shelde, who organized the didates introduced themselves to Which is why it is import- ning in the 2017 Primary Elec- event, said the forum was an op- the audience, with a few speaking ant Community members, who tion. GRIC starting portunity for Community mem- briefly about their background, want to learn more about their This is an important election, bers to meet their local candidates while others talked more in-depth candidates, attend the next 2017 eWIC program I hope (the Community) comes face-to-face, learn about them about their platform. Primary Candidate Forum at the and their political platform. Candidates then gave brief District 2 Multipurpose Building out and listens to what (the) can- Page 3 “Your vote is important,” speeches to the audience, who in on Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. didates have to say about the is- Trombone player said Shelde. “You should be turn, where given the opportuni- “We had a lot of questions, sues we are facing in Gila River. knowledgeable of whom you are ty to ask questions in both verbal but unfortunately time got away For more information about writes about Russell voting for; what they stand for; and written form. from us,” said Shelde. They may the 2017 Primary Candidate Fo- it is our purpose, to provide that Because there were 25 candi- get a second opportunity to get Moore rum on Sept. 2 or to learn about to the Community. To give them dates, each who gave an introduc- their questions asked at the next Page 4 the upcoming Sept. 19 Primary access to meet the candidates so tion, speech, and answered ques- forum. they can get to know them them- tions, the forum ran later than Shelde said it is important Election, contact the Tribal Elec- GRPD Incident selves,” she said. anticipated and not all Commu- Community members attend the tions Program at (520) 562-9735 Logs After the forum’s guidelines nity members had enough time to forums to become knowledgeable or 562-9758. GRIC member and journalist, recounts experience with Hurricane Harvey Page 5 GRBC Broadcast By Greg Morago, in Houston, a bayou city that’s entirely comfortable with the idea ton’s steely composure started to Contributing Journalist prone to flooding and no strang- of evacuation. unravel. By Sunday morning the Viewer Guide er to hurricanes, there might have So on the evening of Satur- rains were severe and parts of the For a week before it hit been a feeling of been-there/ day, Aug. 26, when great gusts and city had already began to take Page 6 we’ve mentally braced ourselves done-that. Houstonians are not fierce winds began to hammer the Take a cruise to the for Hurricane Harvey. But here easily scared by weather and not nation’s fourth largest city, Hous- Continued on Page 11 West End Page 7 GRIN NFL preview and picks for 2017 Page 8 GRGE joins Give- A-Thon for PCH Page 9 Photo Courtesy of Greg Morago Greg Morago is the son of Bur- Lt. Gov. is one dette B. Morago and the late Darlene Morago (who passed of AZ’s most in 2013 but was known to many in the community for her long- influential Page 10 time work with Sacaton Public Schools). He was born in Ajo, Arizona, until the family moved Community Council to the reservation in the early 1960s and lived near the Santan Action Sheets: Photo Courtesy of Greg Morago Day School. His tribal grandpar- The Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston overflowed, sending water up through the city’s Arts Dis- ents were Bill Morago and Ruth August 16, 2017 trict. This photo was taken on Texas Avenue. At left is Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, at right is Jackson Morago. Many of his Hotel Lancaster which eventually flooded. In the distance Hard Rock Café. (Taken Sunday, Aug. 27) family members live in Sacaton. Page 15 On this Labor Day we recognize the hardworking men and women in the workforce. The Gila River Indian Community provides many jobs, and for the first time in history, we have five generations of workers all banding together to make our Community better. The workers represent the best in our values and their diligence allows us to succeed in our tribal departments and enterprises.

We honor our teachers, our public safety employees and those who work with our elders. We thank those veterans who have served their country and have now joined our ranks to bring their leadership to those important positions. Our enterprises are also filled with dynamic and inventive staff who keep us at the forefront of gaming, hospitality, and technology.

This Labor Day is not only a time for workers, but for volunteers. Those volunteers are dealing with incredible adversity in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We pray for the victims in Texas who will now be recovering from one of the worst disasters in history. The scale of flooding is hard to imagine, but the resolve of the men and women helping those in need is truly inspiring. We also pray for the Community members who are in the Texas gulf coast and hope they remain safe.

Happy Labor Day and God Bless.

Putting Our People First Stephen Roe Lewis Governor, Gila River Indian Community

HEALTH INITIATIVE PRESENTS

1 and 2 mile FRIDAY Foam Fun Run/Walk 9.15.17 Onsite registration will begin at 4pm ENTERTAINMENT walk starts at 5:30pm DJ NON STOP 4-7PM T-Shirts and GERTIE & Incentives T.O. BOYS 7-9PM for first 200 participants who complete the Run/Walk

Volunteers Needed RAWHIDE Event Lawn 5700 W North Loop Rd. Chandler, AZ FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! SMOOTHIES & LIGHT MEAL PROVIDED For more information please contact Alie Walkingbadger at (520) 610-3754 For Volunteer Information please contact Shannon Redbird at (520) 610-4293 September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Gila River families now able to use convenient eWIC card

Thomas R. Throssell Gila River Indian News

In an unprecedented tech- nological step forward for Gila River Indian Community families participating in the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Special Sup- Governor plemental Nutrition Program for Stephen Roe Lewis Women, Infants and Children (ITCAWIC), an electronic benefit Lt. Governor transfer card known as eWIC was Monica L. Antone introduced and implemented on Community Council Aug. 23, allowing participants to Representatives use the benefits card quickly and District 1 conveniently, much like a debit Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman card. According to Mary Dixon, District 2 Community Nutrition Program Carol Schurz Manager, GRIC is the first tribe to District 3 implement the card in the ITCA Carolyn Williams program and is a pilot site for the Rodney Jackson new system. District 4 Dixon said the system went Jennifer Allison live last Wednesday, with around Thomas R. Throssell/GRIN Pamela Johnson Barney Enos, Jr. 60 families currently utilizing the GRIC is implementing the eWIC and is a pilot site for the new system. From left, Keri Pablo, Commu- Nada Celaya eWIC cards in and around the nity Nutrition Worker II, Mary Dixon, Community Nutrition Program Manager, Alma Maira Martinez, Community. Over the next sev- Secretary II, Andrea Hernandez, WIC Participant, Deborah Morago, Community Nutrition Worker II, District 5 Samantha Flores, Community Nutrition Worker II. Robert Stone eral months, said Dixon, they are Franklin Pablo, Sr. looking to have every Communi- phone) and scan the barcode, and cheese, swipe your card, and then program participants had to visit Janice Stewart ty WIC participant, around 1,400 when you do that it will tell you you are on your way,” she said. the local WIC office for nutrition Marlin Dixon people, using the new cards. what is WIC eligible and what is Another issue caused by us- education, which enabled them to District 6 “We are the pilot program, not,” said Dixon. “You can also ing paper checks that won’t exist receive benefits. Now, with the Anthony Villareal, Sr. and just trying to (get the cards) log in (with) your card number anymore thanks to the new eWIC new eWIC system, participants Terrance B. Evans and it will show you what is avail- system, is WIC participants will can utilize a applica- Charles Goldtooth out, (and) make sure there aren’t any bugs. The first day it went able on the card.” not lose their benefits if they lose tion called WICSmart that con- District 7 smoother than we thought, (but) In the past, WIC partici- their card. tains information on a number of Devin Redbird there were a few issues of the sys- pants had to use paper checks to Previously, if you lost a health related topics. Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer tem running slow,” she said. buy groceries or receive benefits, check, you lost your benefits, Participants can use the ap- Shannon White, While the system may have a said Dixon. This led to several meaning no food, formula, or plication to learn about those Community Council Secretary few hiccups early on, eventually problematic issues because when basic staples until the next check topics, take a pre-test and post- Gila River Indian News the new arrangement will allow WIC participants needed items arrived. Now, with the new eWIC test, then can take a screenshot of June M. Shorthair WIC participants to purchase like formula or staple groceries, card, even if you lose it, the data the test and send it to Gila River [email protected] goods and receive benefits in a they had to use the check’s full for all your benefits are still in the WIC. This acts as nutrition educa- Director of CPAO quick and convenient way, while amount, meaning families had to system. All you have to do is pick tion training and allows program (520) 562-9851 at the same time giving families buy extra food they did not need. up a new one, Dixon said. participants to receive their WIC Roberto A. Jackson [email protected] detailed information on what “You used to have to cash a “We have had so many peo- benefits without having to visit Managing Editor foods are available for purchase whole check, so if you didn’t want ple who have lost their checks,” WIC’s offices. (520) 562-9719 and what their balance is in real two gallons of milk at that time, said Dixon. “If you lose the card, “As long as they aren’t at Christopher Lomahquahu time. you lost (those benefits),” said as long as nobody has your pin high risk and don’t need re-certi- [email protected] Dixon. “(So), you get two gallons number, you just need to come fication, we can call them on the Community Newsperson Participants in the program (520) 562-9718 will be able to access this in- of milk, peanut butter, cheese, in and we will give you another phone, they send us the screen Thomas R. Throssell formation through an applica- bread, and eggs, you have to get card. The benefits aren’t on the shot, and (we) just load the bene- [email protected] tion on their smartphone called it all. There is no coming back card, they are in the system,” she fits to their card,” Dixon said. Community Newsperson WICShopper, which is available and once you sign (the check), it said. For more information about (520) 562-9852 is gone, whereas on eWIC, you In addition to the new cards the new eWIC system contact Gina Goodman on Apple and Android devices. [email protected] “When they go to the store, get what you want. You can go to and smartphone application, there GRIC’s WIC Program at (520) GRIN Secretary II they can actually bring (their the store, and only get milk and is a nutrition education compo- 562-9698. (520) 562-9715 nent to the system. Previously, 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.

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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 1, 2017 Russell Moore featured in International Trombone journal 1924. Moore and his broth- moment came with another er Everett were then sent to Dixieland legend, clarinet- Blue Island, Ill., a Chicago ist and soprano saxophon- suburb, to live with their ist Sidney Bechet. Moore uncle and aunt, William T. accompanied Bechet and and Marie Moore. Moore several other prominent left Blue Island about five jazz musicians to years later, but not before for the 1949 International learning to play the piano Jazz Festival at the Sal- from his uncle, who was le Pleyel in Paris. This a music teacher. Moore’s “seminal moment in jazz early musical training con- history,” said Yeo, brought tinued his love of music. together traditional Dixie- At an early age, as Yeo land artists with the emerg- quotes from an interview ing, contemporary bebop Moore gave for the Rutgers style. While Moore was University Institute of Jazz entrenched with the tradi- Studies, Moore was drawn tional “hot” jazz faction, he to what he called, “chants was there when bebop pio- of the Pimas.” An elder in neer Charlie Parker needed Gila Crossing would sing a little “encouragement” as to the children in the village Yeo writes. In Paris, Parker and according to Moore, didn’t want to follow the Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN “that was my first awaken- popular Bechet on stage, Douglas Yeo, at his home in Goodyear, holds a copy of ing of music in my soul.” but his old pal Moore, who the International Trombone Association Journal issue While in Blue Island, knew the great saxophon- with some items in his Russell Moore collection. Moore left his uncle to live ist from their days playing Roberto A. Jackson towered over a young Rus- in Chicago. Moore’s stay together in Kansas City, of- Courtesy of Douglas Yeo Gila River Indian News sell Moore during his early there held telling musical fered some calming advice days in Komatke. “We feel portents. One night, the and Parker went on stage Russell Moore is the first Native American featured in Thanks to the research very attached to this place,” 16-year-old was standing for what was a rousing per- the international musical publication. of a former member of the said Yeo. outside the Savoy Ball- formance. featured a Native Ameri- know what it meant to be Boston Symphony Orches- Yeo’s chance to learn room and listened to the The festival cemented can. “He’s very deserving a jazz musician that trav- tra, the Gila River Indian more about Moore came jazz played from within. Moore’s place on the jazz of what ever we can do to eled the world and played Community’s most endear- quickly. “The opportuni- He was captivated by the scene especially as a Dix- continue his memory and with the best musicians of ing musician, “Big Chief” ty arose for me to write a music of the revolution- ieland player, and he nev- legacy.” his time,” wrote Jacob in a Russell Moore, graced the major article for the Inter- ary trumpet player inside er strayed far from his hot Another researcher message. cover of a major trombone national Trombone Associ- the club, the same trumpet jazz roots. “He stayed true who’s worked extensively Jacob was also im- journal with a 14-page fea- ation Journal and that led to player who Moore would to that until his dying day,” in GRIC, and has studied pressed by all the facts ture story on the Dixieland a very joyful exploration of make his mark with years said Yeo. Moore’s life and career, that Yeo unearthed in his jazz artist. Russell Moore, his life, his later – Louis Armstrong. With his nearly 30 sees Yeo’s article as an research. “I’m still blown Moore, who passed work and his times,” said “I was more determined to years playing in the Bos- important addition to rec- away with the details that away in Nyack, N.Y. in Yeo. be a jazz musician,” said ton Symphony, along with ognizing the O’otham jazz Mr. Yeo was able to un- 1983 at the age of 71, is Since there was no sin- Moore. many years under conduc- man’s career. cover regarding Russell featured in the July 2017 gle place that had all the After returning to Ar- tor with the J. Andrew Darling, Moore’s life. Doug found edition of the Internation- information about Moore, izona, with a brief stay in Boston Pops Orchestra, and Ph.D., who was previous- information about Russell al Trombone Association Yeo started “connecting Tucson, Moore then settled his time as ASU’s Trom- ly director of the GRIC that the family never knew, (ITA) Journal, the quarterly [the] dots” of information in Riverside, Calif., to at- bone Professor, Yeo knows Cultural Resource Man- like his student file from publication of the ITA. The and sources on Moore that tend the Sherman Institute a good trombone player agement Program, wrote, Sherman Indian School and article, written by Douglas were found scattered in Indian School, now known when he hears one. “When “Douglas Yeo has written almost every band, city, Yeo, long-time bass trom- books, articles, libraries, as Sherman Indian High I hear Russell Moore play, a valuable contribution on state, and country that Rus- bonist for the Boston Sym- and archives around the School. Moore picked up I hear a supremely confi- the life and musical legacy sell played in throughout phony and former Arizona world. his trademark instrument, dent player,” said Yeo. Yeo of Russell Moore, which his long career. I’m grateful State University Profes- Yeo realized how the trombone, at Sherman said Moore’s playing was stands alongside the best for the passion and com- sor, is called “Take It, Big humble a beginning Moore and even developed his creative and brash, calling that’s been written about passion that Doug put into Chief! An Appreciation of had, as the early to mid- unique playing style. A him, “a steam locomotive the late Russell Moore’s this project,” wrote Jacob. Russell Moore,” and it out- 1900s was a difficult time high school football injury of the trombone.” career and music to date.” In the near future, lines Moore’s background, for the O’otham. “Water forced him to play from the Moore often said that Darling, who gives Community members will his life as a musician, and rights completely changed side of his mouth and not he was just an Indian off presentations on Moore, have the chance to see some the colorful history of the the Pima way of life,” said the textbook way of plac- the reservation who got to and is currently a Senior of Russell Moore’s belong- well-regarded jazz side- Yeo. “For these people, the ing the mouthpiece in the play with the great Louis Archaeologist and Princi- ings in a new display. The man to greats such as Louis change that had the greatest center of one’s lips. Armstrong, but Yeo insists pal Investigator for South- Huhugam Heritage Center Armstrong, Lionel Hamp- impact was the upstream Moore stayed in Los that there is much more to west Heritage Research, previously had an exhibit ton, and Sidney Bechet. damming and diversion of Angeles after graduating the man than that. Moore LLC, said that Moore holds dedicated to Russell Moore “This was a really fine Gila River by white set- from Sherman and, fol- did tremendous outreach a distinctive place in the and is planning to make player, a really interesting tlers as early as 1871 that lowing work with vari- to tribal communities all history of jazz. “Russell their collection available in player who had a really in- deprived the reservation ous bands, joined Lionel across the United States, Moore was unique in that their new upgrades. “The teresting life,” said Yeo. and its people of the water Hampton’s band in 1935. It including special visits he was a true working mu- Heritage Center is in the Yeo first “met” Moore that was needed to continue would be another 10 years back home to his beloved sician who witnessed the design phase for major new on a trip to the Musical In- their prosperous, ancestral until Moore would play Komatke. “He was passion- development of jazz over exhibits, one of which will strument Museum (MIM) work as farmers,” writes lead trombone with Lou- ate about reaching young a career that spanned more feature Russell Moore. His in Phoenix. The MIM’s Yeo in the article. is Armstrong’s Orchestra, Native Americans with a than fifty years,” Darling trombone will be back on display of Russell Moore From his birth, gener- but in that time he trav- message of encouragement, wrote. exhibit, as well as the beau- immediately piqued Yeo’s ally regarded as Aug. 13, eled from Phoenix to New challenge, and hope, and he Yeo’s article has also tiful painting of him by curiosity. Yeo said he was 1912 (although Yeo discov- Orleans, New York City, never forgot where he came been a way for his fami- Phil Stein, once owned by “stunned” because he was ered numerous other dates Texas, Kansas City, the from,” wrote Yeo. ly to reconnect with that Moore, that used to hang in not familiar with the Arizo- on several documents) to West Coast – anywhere his Just as family from the late relative. Jacob Moore, the Gila River Arts Center,” na born and Native Amer- his later years in Nyack, on trombone would take him. Community once brought Russell’s great-nephew, said Holly Metz, Senior ican Moore, and his ac- the west bank of the Hud- Yeo learned that from the earth from the Gila Riv- feels that Yeo did justice in Curator at the Huhugam complishments. “Someday son River, Moore traveled 1930s to the late 1970s, er Indian Community to capturing his uncle’s sto- Heritage Center. I’d like to find more about all around the world thanks Moore was frequently trav- Moore’s Nyack grave, so ry. “Douglas Yeo’s article According to Yeo, he him,” Yeo thought at the to his music. “His trombone eling. “He was probably on is Yeo bringing a little bit captured and confirmed ev- is “not done,” researching time. was his ticket to a very suc- the road away from home of Russell Moore to the erything that we could only Moore. While they never Since moving to Ari- cessful life,” said Yeo. for up to 200 or 250 days trombone world. “I thought imagine that Russell’s life met, one trombonist from zona in 2012, Yeo and his Success wasn’t always a year,” he said. “At that writing this article would must have been like. Since the opposite side of the wife have embraced life in easy for a peripatetic jazz time, if you asked Russell be an opportunity to bring my parent’s and grandpar- Estrellas now feels a spe- the desert and its rich Na- musician like Moore. Yeo Moore where he lived, he his story outside of Ari- ent’s generation, the family cial affinity for the great, tive American heritage. Co- was able to find all the piv- would have probably have zona,” he said. With tre- always had great respect legendary player who was incidentally, Yeo’s Good- otal moments in the young said, ‘In my suitcase.’” mendous feedback on the for the level of success that born on the other side. “I year residence has a pristine man’s life, such as when Following his initial article so far, Yeo is proud Russell achieved with his feel like I know him, and view of the Sierra Estrellas; Moore’s father, Jose New- time with Armstrong in the to admit that it is the first music and talent, but it was knowing him has changed the same mountains that ton Moore, passed away in 1940s, Moore’s next big time the ITA Journal has still an abstract concept to me,” said Yeo. September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Gila River Police Department Incident Logs Certain reports may up the vehicle but the fam- District Two (Sacaton been broken during the al- at the Calvin Klein Store not be available or are cur- District Four (Stotonic ily member stated that she Flats): tercation. The officer was at the Phoenix Premium rently under investigation Area): did not have paperwork or Aggravated Assault – transported to the hospital Outlet, three females re- which GRPD holds the No incidents involving know the tow companies A male suspect assaulted for further medical treat- moved various merchan- right to restrict public re- part 1 crime name. The vehicle was en- the female victim by grab- ment. dise (shirts, leggings and lease. tered into NCIC (National bing her by the neck and Status: Suspect was ar- wallets) from the store and Incident Log District Four (Lone Crime Information Center) strangled her during the rested placed them into various August 6 -12, 2017 Butte Area): as stolen. altercation. The victim sus- Auto Theft– The vic- bags. As the individuals left Calls for services this Aggravated Assault– Status: On-going In- tained visible markings and tim reported his Ford F-250 the store the alarm sounded week: 550 Officers responded to a do- vestigation bruising on her neck, shoul- crew cab was stolen from due to the security devices. Arrest made: 50 mestic disturbance between Burglary – Officers ders area and was medical- his place of employment’s As employees requested to the suspect and the victim. were dispatched to a con- ly evaluated by GREMS. parking lot. The victim look through the bags one District One (Black- Upon the officer’s arrival struction site due to a va- Status: Suspect was stated he did not know who of the female suspect let go water): the suspect was observed riety of vehicle parts and arrested and booked into would have taken the vehi- of the bag and walked out No incidents involving running into the desert. construction equipment DRS cle as no one had permis- of the store into the parking part 1 crime The Officers gave chase stolen from the job site. Auto Theft – The vic- sion to take it. The vehicle lot. and after a short pursuit the Status: On-going In- tim called dispatch to re- was entered into NCIC as Status: Under Investi- District Two (Sacaton suspect was caught and de- vestigation port his vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was lo- gation Flats): tained. Upon investigation taken from his residence. cated the next day in Dis- Theft– A male suspect No incidents involving it was determined the sus- District Six (Komat- The victim during a pre- trict 5 with damages to the attempted to steal a carton part 1 crime pect had choked the victim ke): vious theft keys had been vehicle. of cigarettes from Lone causing a restriction to her Auto Theft – The vic- taken which would have Status: Under Investi- Butte Trade Center. Offi- District Three- (Saca- breathing. The suspect was tim report that while at the given them access to the gation cers are reviewing surveil- ton): arrested and booked into Vee Quiva Casino her ve- vehicle. There was no bro- Auto Theft – While at lance tape to assist in iden- Aggravated Assault – jail for an outstanding local hicle was taken after the ken glass or signs of forced the Sheraton WHP Resort a tifying the suspect. During a family altercation warrant and aggravated as- keys were unintentional- entry where the vehicle was 2006 Chevrolet 2500 Die- Status: Under Investi- the victim was cut with a sault charges. ly dropped. The suspects parked. The vehicle was en- sel pickup truck was taken gation machete by his son. The Status: Suspect was ar- picked up the keys and im- tered into NCIC as stolen. from the south parking lot. suspect fled from the scene rested mediately exited the casi- Status: Under Investi- The vehicle was entered District Five (Casa prior to the officer’s arrival Shoplifting– A male no. The suspect utilized the gation into NCIC as stolen. Blanca): but was later located and suspect walked into the Mi- key fob to honk the horn Status: Under Investi- Homicide – The sus- taken into custody. The vic- chael Kors Store inquiring until they were able to lo- District Three (Saca- gation pect used a firearm to shoot tim was transported to the about merchandise and left cate the vehicle. The vehi- ton): Auto Theft – The vic- the victim multiple times hospital for further medical the store without purchas- cle was entered into NCIC Aggravated Assault – tim called dispatch and causing the fatal wounds. attention. ing any items. The same (National Crime Informa- The reporting party called reported his vehicle was The victim was transported Status: Male suspect male returned to the store a tion Center) as stolen. dispatch to report her son taken from the parking lot to a nearby medical facility was arrested short time later and grabbed Status: On-going In- was assaulted by unknown of his place of employment where he succumbed to his Burglary – Officers re- six bags and ran out of the vestigation suspects. The victim stat- in the Lone Butte area. The injuries. sponded to a welfare check store. Store employees be- Theft – The construc- ed while riding his bike vehicle was a 2004 F250 Status: Under Investi- which had been request- lieved he may have left in tion foreman stated that through the alley he was pickup truck which was en- gation ed by the homeowner. A a grey older model Mer- hose bids and copper lines attacked and struck in the tered into NCIC as stolen. neighbor had reported to cedes. were taken from a house facial area. The victim be- Status: Under Investi- District Six (Komat- the homeowner, that a sus- Status: On-going In- which was under construc- lieved he was struck with gation ke): picious male was observed vestigation tion. an aluminum bat. Due to in- Shoplifting– Officers Burglary – Officers in the yard. Though no one Theft– A female sus- Status: On-going In- juries sustained during the responded to the Tommy were dispatched to a resi- was located in the yard, it pect walked into the store vestigation altercation the victim was Hilfiger Store at the Phoe- dence in reference to stolen was discovered multiple and took one hot dog and Theft – A female pa- transported out to a nearby nix Premium Outlet in ref- property. Upon arrival the items had been taken from two tamales from the food tron requested to speak medical facility to receive erence to shoplifting. The victim stated his shed was the back yard of the resi- counter. The suspect then with officers to file are- further medical treatment. investigation revealed two unlocked but it was still dence. walked out of the store port regarding two males The victim stated he was males entered the store and kicked in causing damages. Status: On-going In- without paying for these going through her vehicle. knocked unconscious for stole twelve polo shirts. The suspect(s) took his red vestigation items. As the manager con- It was reported that items an unknown length of time. Video surveillance is being mini homemade motor bike Theft – During a ver- fronted the suspect, the sus- were stolen from her purse Status: Under Investi- reviewed to assist in identi- without his permission. bal altercation a MP3 play- pect scratched the victim which had been left in her gation fying the suspects. Status: Under Investi- er was taken by the suspect. with an unknown object car. Burglary – Officers Status: Under Investi- gation The victim reported the causing a superficial cut. Status: On-going In- were dispatched to a res- gation suspect took the item with- Status: On-going In- vestigation idence in reference to a Shoplifting– Officers District Seven (Mar- out permission and was re- vestigation burglary. Investigation re- responded to Love’s Truck icopa): questing charges to be filed District Seven (Mar- vealed that a juvenile male Stop in reference to a shop- Theft – The victim against the suspect. District Five (Casa icopa): was home asleep when the lifting call. Investigation reported his glock 22 .40 Status: On-going In- Blanca): No incidents involving suspect entered into the revealed a female suspect caliber was missing from vestigation Aggravated Assault part 1 crime residence taking various walk into the store, taking his bedroom. The victim Theft – Officers were – Officers responded to a items. Officers are attempt- a pair of sandals, a t-shirt went on to say that it may dispatched to a residence domestic dispute. Upon Incident Log ing to identify the suspect and a key chain. The fe- have been a family mem- in reference to a debit card further investigation it was August 13 -19, 2017 from the incident. male then put the items into ber who took the weapon. that was taken from the discovered the suspect was Calls for services this Status: Under Investi- her purse and walked out The weapon was entered wallet of the victim. The struck several times with week: 604 gation of the store without paying into NCIC as stolen and at- investigation revealed the a closed fist and strangled Arrest made: 37 for merchandise. Store em- tempts were made to locate suspect was questioned by by the suspect during the District Four (Stotonic ployees were able to take the family member as well. the victim regarding the physical altercation. The District One (Black- Area): down a license plate num- The next day the weapon card and the suspect admit- suspect was gone prior to water): No incidents involving ber on the vehicle that the was returned to the owner ted to taking the card. The officer arrival but was later Aggravated Assault part 1 crime suspect left the premises in. and it was removed from Officers are continuing to located and taken into cus- – The victim and her boy- Status: Under Investi- the database. follow up on the location of tody. friend, the suspect, were District Four (Lone gation Status: Closed the suspect. Status: Suspect was ar- involved in a physical alter- Butte Area): Shoplifting– Two sus- Theft – Officers re- Status: On-going In- rested cation. During the course Aggravated Assault– pects, one male and one sponded to a residence in vestigation Auto Theft – A grey of the altercation the victim Officers responded to a female, concealed and re- reference to a theft from Theft – The victim re- 2005 ford escape was taken sustained a bleeding ear. residence in reference to moved a jacket from the motor vehicle. Upon inves- ported that the suspect and without the owner’s per- Status: Under Investi- an agency assist. As the Puma Store at the Phoenix tigation it was revealed a her boyfriend of three years mission from a residence of gation officer was conducting the Premium Outlets without suspect unlawfully entered had taken her cell phone out a family member. The vic- Auto Theft – A male investigation the suspect paying for it. The female the vehicle by breaking the of her hands and walked tim stated the vehicle be- juvenile suspect took his began to resist as the offi- suspect gave her informa- driver side window. The away from the residence. came inoperable and they grandmothers vehicle with- cer attempted to detain him. tion to the cashier as she subjects entered the vehi- The victim stated the sus- had left it at a family mem- out permission while she A short physical altercation was paying for other items, cle and took a pink wallet pect did not have her per- ber’s residence with per- was at work. The vehicle ensued as a backup officer her identity has been posi- from the center console mission to take the phone. mission. The home owner was later located by offi- arrived the suspect was de- tively ID. The identification belonging to the victim’s The suspect was gone prior had thought the victim had cers and the suspect was tained and placed in secure of the male suspect is still wife. Photos were taken of to the officer’s arrival and made arrangements to have taken into custody. restraints. At that time offi- pending. the vehicle to document the was not located. the vehicle removed from Status: The suspect cers observed the knuckle Status: Under Investi- damages. Status: On-going In- the property. It was dis- was booked into Jail. on his pinky to be out of gation Status: Under Investi- vestigation covered two males picked place and appeared to have Shoplifting– While gation Page 6 Gila River Indian News September 1, 2017

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Superstitions, it was re- named Riggs for the family who farmed along this road south of Chandler. When United American Indian Involvement, Inc. the stop light allowed traf- fic to turn west, I recall el- A’AGASomething to be told or talked about ders telling me that the old, killed. The enemy’s body winding, road from Gila was taken to a small hill, Crossing to Snaketown was where the Maricopa high- closer to the river. Four way crosses the river, and miles westward, as the vo:g Gathering and Family Picnic tied to a post. Thoughts of began to curve northwest, safety and survival seemed now called Beltline, there Saturday, September 9th, 2017 to be constants in our past. are visible sand dunes. The Further north up the vo:g, Hi’atam/Hia’tob (People sits al ‘aji (little thin, for the on the Sand Dunes) lived thin layers of rock), now among the dunes. They Mini Powwow 2-4pm known as Pima Butte. This were originally from Ak was the location of another Chin, but moved to Gila • Entertainment • Food • Crafts incident that threatened our Crossing. safety. North of al’aji but Calendar stick records • Games • Music • Fun By Billy Allen south of the river is where show that in 1849-50 three

A couple of weeks we helped our Piipaash enemy warriors were dis- • Raffle Prizes ago, I headed towards Kui- brethren defeat Yuman In- covered approaching Gila va (West End) for a meet- dians. O’otham warriors Crossing. They were pur- rican me n H as far as Blackwater rode sued all the way to pres- A s ea ing. I kept my eyes on the le lt e h g P to al’ aji and clouds of dust ent-day Tempe where they n r o A j vo:g (road) looking out for e s

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o t crazy drivers or gogogs rose like the jegos (dust decided to make a stand. L (dogs). Every now and storm). Piipaash and O’oth- Up on a hill they built a low then I looked left or right am celebrated the victory rock wall and held the Gila and recalled people, plac- and left no survivors, or so Crossing men at bay. But es, and things long gone. they thought. The thrilling as evening approached, the It was like jeved (land) story is told in “A Pima Gila Crossing men stormed Griffith Park asked me to remember. Ñ Remembers.” West of the the enemy and killed them. 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 kalit (my car) had become butte, the Santa Cruz and Entering the village For info: (213) 241-0979 ext 7172 a time machine. No, I’m other washes drained into proper, the big building on not a “knowing everything” the keli akimel, and creat- the right is the Gila Cross- person who could build ed a jungle-like oasis for ing Presbyterian Church. such a ma:gina (machine). animals, cottonwoods, and The church was begun in That’s how a scientist was mesquite. When O’otham/ early 1894 and dedicated in Remembering Dr. Douglas Price described by an O’otham Piipaash heard of an eastern December of that year by Submitted by that, he was superintendent sionary in the field of edu- elder in the 1978 movie, city that had large buildings Charles H. Cook. Sacaton Elementary for Tanque Verde Unified cation.” It is evident he was “A Fire in the Sky,” partly like a concrete jungle, this I arrived in time for School District School District. He left a dedicated to the Gila River filmed in Kuiva. wetland got the O’otham my meeting. No wrong way lasting legacy in Education Indian Community and pro- Dr. Douglas Price, Heading west out of nickname of New York drivers, or dogs. It was nice and will be sorely missed. viding quality education for long-time education lead- Vah Ki, I glanced north on Thicket. It was and still is to listen to the jeved. My He is survived by his lov- all children. Mr. Tim Price er, and former Sacaton El- Ruins Road, towards the a sanctuary for wild cattle time machine deserves a ing wife Suzanne, three is working closely with the ementary School District and horses. drink of new oil. children and grandchildren. Sacaton family to honor his location of the Butterfield Superintendent passed Still traveling north, Much of the informa- Dr. Price was recog- father through monetary Stagecoach Station. One away Aug. 15, 2017. He the traffic signal at Riggs tion was taken from The nized as a true collaborator, donations in lieu of funeral of the last merchants to op- was named Superintendent Road stopped traffic. The Pima Indians by F. Russell mentor, and innovator. A flowers for the purchase of erate the stage stop/store/ of Sacaton School District original name was Super- and O’odham Place Names Governing Board member library books for students flour mill was Ammi White, in 2015 and led the Dis- stition Road, but since the by H. Winters. noted, “Dr. Price is a vi- in his father’s memory. all melted back into the je- trict for two years. Before ved in 1868 when flood wa- road was too far from the ters reclaimed the building, even though it was 2 miles TO PREVENT ZIKA, DENGUE, WEST NILE AND OTHER MOSQUITO VIRUSES south of the main river channel. The Spanish name, Prevent mosquito virus infection by: Casa Blanca, survived. ● Staying indoors if possible Coming up on Horse- ● Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants shoe Road, a “main” road ● Using mosquito repellents on exposed skin. leading north to Rso’tuk Follow directions on mosquito repellents (Water Standing/Wet- USE INTACT SCREENS IN DUMP STANDING camp), I envisioned a vil- WIND WATER. MOSQUITOES BREED IN ALL lage on the bank of the keli UNTREATED WATER akimel. Roughly one hun- dred and eighty years ago, a young boy was irrigating a field during a cold night, CLEAN OUT GUTTERS so he made a small fire not realizing it beckoned the enemy. The enemy tried to sneak towards him, but COVER, REMOVE sound carries in the still of OR PROPERLY STORE ITEMS the night and alerted the THAT MAY COLLECT WATER KEEP YARD ITEMS boy who dashed to the vil- COVERED AND DUMP ANY COLLECTED lage. As all O’otham had to WATER be back then, Rso’tuk men were quick to pursue the enemy. They chased the en- emy and left no survivors. While waiting at the stop light on the Maricopa FIX LEAKY highway, I looked south COVER REFUSE FIGHT FAUCETS CONTAINERS AND towards Ak Chin, and was JUNK PILES back to 1862-63. Two en- THE BITE emy raiders slowly ap- proached the village, but Learn about prevention, risks, and other up-to-date information by visting: were discovered and pur- www.cdc.gov or Mobile App: GRIC OEM sued. One was caught and Tribal Health Department - Gila River Indian Community Sacaton: (520) 562-5100 - Komatke (520) 550-8000 Page 8 Gila River Indian News September 1, 2017

Roberto A. Jackson panned out, we have re- are hoping an improved last go around in Washing- as high on the Seattle Se- last year’s six-win squad. Gila River Indian News demption on our side. And offense could get them into ton. With a lot of drama in ahawks this year as in the Everyone is antici- if we don’t pick your team the playoffs after going 9-7 the nation’s capitol, there’s past, especially with their pating big things from the Is it football season to have a good season, then last year and 2-4 in the di- going to be a lot of sad fans perpetual offensive line de- . already? You bet your pig- that might be a good thing. vision. We’ll see if Trevor riding the Metro. bates, but someone’s going Although talented, they’ll skin it is. To be exact, 214 Siemian or Paxton Lynch is to have to wrest the divi- have to prove it in a tough days separate the end of AFC East winner – up to the challenge. NFC North Winner – sion from them. They’ve division. LI to the start The Los Angeles Char- never missed the playoffs The Big Easy sure of Week 1 of the 2017 NFL gers are hoping to gain since Russell Wilson has wishes the regular season. So yeah, I Uh, yeah. The Patriots traction in Hollywood. For- Aaron been behind center, and Saints can return to respect- think we’re ready. are going to win the AFC get about the playing field, Rodgers will dictate what they should still be in the ability. Quarterback Drew We haven’t made East again, even with the Roscoe’s House of Chick- goes on in this division. mix. Brees’ success hasn’t paid any official picks in a few loss of Brady’s favorite en and Waffles will still be He’s proven he can get the The Arizona Cardinals off in recent years and he’s years, but the reception is target . The more popular than the Bolts Green Bay Packers to the took a tumble last year, getting closer to the end of really strong this season, competition is about as stiff in L.A. promise land, but they’ll after playing in the NFC his Hall of Fame career. and we’ve got the inside as a wet noodle. So don’t need the defense to step up Championship game a sea- track on all your favorite worry Pats’ fans, I’ll think AFC South Winner – in big moments. son prior. They are under Wild Card Teams – teams. Who will make it to you’ll manage. Tennessee Titans The Vi- the radar and appear to be , Arizona the playoffs? Who will be The Buffalo Bills are kings made the most of last more focused on proving Cardinals representing the AFC and looking to bounce back The AFC South has season when they traded for everyone wrong. The Los NFC in Super Bowl LII? after another mediocre sea- been a lackluster division, quarterback Sam Bradford. Angeles Rams have turned Super Bowl LII pre- Who will win the whole son, but it won’t be easy. but that could change this This year the expectations the page from previous diction thing? Slow down. Before The one thing that new year with the Tennessee will go up for the offense if head coach Jeff Fisher. The we get to all the divisions Bills head coach Sean Mc- Titans. Exactly like Derek they want to catch up with season will hinge on quar- , Minn., and who will be hoisting Dermott has going for him Carr, Titans quarterback their talented defense. terback Jared Goff’s arm, will be freezing outside on the Vince Lombardi Tro- is that he is not Rex Ryan. suffered The Detroit Lions which might be a shaky Feb. 4, 2018, but the action phy, let’s recap some of last The Miami Dolphins a broken right fibula on snuck into the playoffs proposition. The San Fran- in the U.S. Bank Stadium year’s headlines. will most likely struggle Christmas Eve, 2016. It last year. They were sitting cisco 49ers are looking to will be warmed up for Su- The New England Pa- with starting quarterback will be easy for Mariota to pretty until quarterback rebuild around a new coach per Bowl LII. The NFC will triots were in the winner’s Ryan Tannehill on the shelf shake off last year’s disap- Matthew Stafford dislo- and front office. The clock be represented by the Green circle at the end of the and newly signed QB Jay pointment with a strong of- cated his finger, then they won’t start ticking until Bay Packers, who will face Super Bowl. Four-game Cutler taking snaps. fensive line and skill play- sputtered toward the finish next year for early success. off against, the AFC Cham- suspension to start the sea- What about the New ers. line. Safford just signed his pion, Oakland Raiders for son for Patriots quarter- York Jets? What about With the Brock Oswei- new deal, but Lions can’t NFC South Winner – the Vince Lombardi Tro- back ? Piece of them? They’ll be rely- ler experiment in the rear just rely on him for success. Falcons phy. Aaron Rodgers will cake. Losing All-Pro tight ing more on their college view mirror, the Houston fans be going up against Derek end to a scouts than the guys on the Texans have the electric are hoping for the best, but This division has a lot Carr in this slugfest with season-ending injury? No field. rookie Deshaun Watson to expecting the worst. After of firepower. Expect the (gulp) the Raiders winning problem. Down late 28-3 in take his place, and every- going 3-13 last year, with Atlanta Falcons to lead the the big one. The Silver and the Super Bowl to a surg- AFC North winner – body in H-town is hoping any luck they can improve way even after their incred- Black will finally get to add ing Atlanta Falcons team? he’s the answer. It’s hard to by at least a few more wins ibly soul-crushing Super more hardware to their tro- What else you got? determine what is going on this year. Bowl catastrophe. phy case, and live up to the Brady orchestrated the The Pittsburgh Steel- in Indy. The The Carolina Panthers late Al Davis’ famous creed greatest comeback since ers are still the big kids on Colts have kept everything NFC West Winner – have taken a long look at – “Just Win Baby.” Steve Jobs went back to the block. With a feared of- under wraps with quarter- Seattle Seahawks themselves in the mirror Apple Inc., and the Fal- fense, they’ll need their de- back Andrew Luck. If his and are hoping to be more Super Bowl winner – cons, meanwhile, are still fense to hold up their end of shoulder holds up they’ll be Although we’re not like the 2015 Panthers than Oakland Raiders sick to their stomachs. No the bargain. The Baltimore a lot better off. The Jack- one’s cried that much in At- Ravens will be pesky like sonville Jaguars made a lot lanta since Scarlett O’Hara. every year, but will only of moves in the offseason, Locally, Arizona Car- go as far as quarterback Joe but quarterback Blake Bor- dinals’ fans were taking a Flacco. tles isn’t looking too hot. lot of Rolaids last year after The Cincinnati Ben- The only fans he has left an up and, generally, down gals have the potential to work at U-Haul. season. You can blame me shake off last year’s let for jinxing the 2016 Cards. down, but they have to Wild Card Teams – I probably shouldn’t have keep their heads on straight Kansas City Chiefs, Balti- asked former Cardinal Cal- if they’re going to make more Ravens ais Campbell which finger a splash. After a one-win he was going to put on that season in 2016, the Cleve- NFC East Winner – . land Browns have nowhere New York Giants Elsewhere, the Rams to go, but up. Maybe our played back in Los Angeles grandkids will see them New York’s not my for the first time in over 20 turn it around someday. home, but it will be the years. Former San Francis- home to the next NFC East co 49ers quarterback Colin AFC West Winner – champs. Their defense Kaepernick found himself Oakland Raiders knocked a lot of people in hot water over his protest around last year, and if they of the national anthem, and The Oakland Raiders live up to expectations, a little team in Dallas found were one fibula away from they’ll make opposing of- the win column behind two making a deep postsea- fenses nervous. talented rookies. son run. Quarterback Der- The Dallas Cowboys A decision finally ek Carr suffered a broken should be the unanimous came down on the future leg toward the end of his pick to lead the East, but if of the Oakland Raiders. breakout season, but this ’s suspension They’re going from the year expect big things from holds up, they could stum- bay to the strip with their this up and coming group, ble out the gates. move (in 2020) to Las Ve- especially with Marshawn The Ea- gas. There’s no waiting to Lynch toting the rock. gles have big time plans for find out where the Chargers The Kansas City quarterback . are playing. Adios San Di- Chiefs always hang around Expect the second year sig- ego, they’re L.A.’s problem the top of the standings, but nal caller to make another now. have a hard time showing step forward. Although our past up when it counts. This will surely be picks haven’t exactly The Denver Broncos quarterback Kirk Cousins’ September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 9 GRGE joins annual Give-a-thon for Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Christopher Lomahquahu local organizations in man- sister-stations, included Gila River Indian News ning the phones as the flood co-hosts of the Blitz with of individuals called in to B-Train and Jurecki, for- It has become one of make their donation. mer Arizona Cardinals de- the nation’s largest pub- Presenting the check fensive end Bertrand Berry lic fundraisers, bringing donation was Vice Presi- and sports analyst Mike individuals, groups and dent of Corporate Market- Jurecki. organizations together to ing Dominic Orozco, who The duo, joined by Pa- give their financial support said that the enterprise has mela Hughes and Bruce St. during the Arizona Sports been a partner in giving James from KTAR, spoke (98.7 FM) and KTAR (92.3 to PCH during the Give- over the air about the har- FM) Give-A-Thon for A-Thon for the past four rowing stories of children Phoenix Children’s Hospi- years. that receive the highest tal on Aug 16-17. “We have a really giv- standard of care, because This year, Gila River ing heart within the enter- of the fundraiser. Gaming Enterprise made a prise and we are so happy PCH Manager of Cor- special donation during a to do this, it is an amazing poration Development live broadcast of the Give- event,” said Orozco. Debbie Stantus said the A-Thon on Aug 17. Valley on-air radio Give-A-Thon is one of the Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN GRGE joined other personalities from the two biggest public fundraisers across the United States and has developed partner- ships with generous organi- zations like GRGE. “They do a lot to con- tribute back to the commu- nity and always participate every December during the ‘Ignite Hope Candlelight Walk’.” Sacaton Retail Building space available In that event, individu- als and groups walk around the PCH holding artificial (former MTO Smoke shop) candles to give hope to the young patients that family and strangers are there to 190 W. Pima St. Suite 1 support them on their path Sacaton, AZ 85147 to recovery.

971 square feet Photo top left: GRGE presents a check for the Give-A-Thon. From left, Bruce St. James, Josie th Swanson, Jeff Martin, An Open house will be held on September 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Carolyn Thompson, An- gelina Flores, Dominic Orozco. If interested, please contact Pima Leasing & Financing Corp. at 520-796-2456

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MILD symptoms of pesticide exposure Karen Sue Morago, D#1 - (520) 705-6943 You can also cast your absentee ballot at the: include: headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, stomach Tribal Elections Office cramps, and eye, nose or skin irritation. Bertha S. Thomas, D#2 - (520) 610-8350 315 W. Casa Blanca Rd., Bldg. 9, Sacaton, AZ SEVERE symptoms include: difficulty breathing, burns or blistering, @ (520) 562-9735, shaking, tremors, blurred vision, and eye injuries. Hazel Lewis, D#3 - (520) 610-2222 562-9758 When seeking care for a pesticide exposure, the information that you are Sharon Miguel, D#4 - (520) 610-0670 able to provide over the phone or in person to your health care provider is very important. Be sure to tell your Gaynell Lopez, D#5 - (520) 709-9835 doctor that you may have been exposed to a pesticide. Have the Lorina Allison, D #6 - (602) 882-4878 pesticide label, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), or the name of the pesticide Brenda Parker, D#7 - (602) 881-4105 product readily accessible.

With this information, your healthcare provider can administer more effective treatment if they know you work with pesticides or have recently been exposed to pesticides.

For more information regarding pesticides, please visit us on the web at www.GRICDEQ.org or contact the Pesticide Control Office at (520)562-2234 Page 10 Gila River Indian News September 1, 2017 Lt. Gov. named one of Arizona’s Most Influential Women in 2017 Roberto A. Jackson In her address, Chief mercial real estate. “This olence and Sexual Assault, of achievements. I’m very Representatives Nada Ce- Gila River Indian News Williams, who is the first year’s list is a very diverse and her advocacy for men- honored to receive this laya (District 4), Carolyn female to be named chief list, it’s a very dynamic tal health issues and sexual award,” she said. Williams (District 3) and When it comes to of police in Phoenix, said list,” said Green. trafficking awareness. Lt. Gov. Antone was Pamela Johnson (District other female leaders in “to my fellow honorees, all The magazine high- “It’s a big honor and joined by family, friends 4). Arizona, Lt. Gov. Monica you ladies rock, too.” lights Lt. Gov. Antone’s it ranks high on my scale and Community Council Antone is in good compa- Az Business had over advocacy of the Violence ny. Lt. Gov. Antone was 2,000 women in consider- Against Women Act, her named as one of the Most ation and they chose 44 in appointment to the State Influential Women in Ari- business and 16 in com- Coalition for Domestic Vi- zona Business for 2017 by Az Business magazine and was featured in the July/ August 2017 issue along with 44 other honorees. “It means a lot to me because it’s representing the Gila River Indian Community,” said Antone at the event in Phoenix honoring the women on Aug. 23. This year Lt. Gov. An- tone was joined by Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams, Yavapai-Apache Chair- woman Jane Russell Win- iecki, and Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken- Rouen among others. “Every year the Most Influential Women’s issue is easily our most popu- lar issue of the year,” said AZ Big Media Publisher Cheryl Green. This is AZ Big Media’s sixth year in naming influential women in Arizona. Green also said no woman is ever named a second time to the list. “It’s truly a once in a lifetime Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN Az Big Media honor,” said Green. Lt. Gov. Monica Antone was recognized by the Az Busi- The latest issue of Az Business featured 44 influential women in business. ness Magazine.

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For more information contact: Tribal Social Services: 520-562-3396 September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 11 Skyline students get a lesson in raising old glory from Ira H. Hayes Post 84 Christopher Lomahquahu the Pledge of Allegiance the return on what it will Gila River Indian News and were treated to a brief bring to the school and stu- presentation on what the dents is priceless. In the early morning flag stands for and other Post 84 member Urban hours when students are historical facts about old Giff talked about the im- rushing to get to class, the glory. portance of the American addition of a flagpole on According to Post 84 flag and the story of GRIC the Skyline Middle School member Tony McDaniel, member Ira H. Hayes, one campus will greet them as getting the school a new of six Marines, who raised they start their day of learn- flagpole was important, be- the flag on Mount Suriba- ing. cause it gives the students a chi on Feb. 23, 1945. With the sun rising chance to learn the valuable Like many of the stu- high in the air and the sum- lessons that his generation dents who attend the school, mer temperatures steadily learned decades before. Giff made connections with climbing, on Aug. 30 stu- “Students get to learn the students about Hayes, dents sat as members from the importance of what the who came from Bapchule. Ira H. Hayes American flag means. They do the He said the duty to raise the Legion Post 84 gave them Pledge of Allegiance and American flag is a privilege a lesson about how to raise what it stands for,” said exercised today by the stu- and lower the flag, and how McDaniel. dents at SGRS and that they to fold it, once it has been He said the overall cost will get a deep sense of to construct the flagpole, pride and meaning in their brought down. Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN With their voices in including the materials was Community. Ira H. Hayes Post installs a new flagpole at Skyline Middle School. Former Com- unison, the students sang around $2,200, but he said mander Urban Giff addresses the assembly on Aug. 30. sinated in Dallas. to their hotel). know; churches are wel- The Rice has al- I met an economist coming brothers and sisters ways been a comforting from Paris who was re- of every faith; restaurants home. It’s an 18-story, turning home from a busi- and chefs are using their fortress-like structure that ness trip in Singapore with own supplies and manpow- seems invincible. I was told Houston as his connecting er to feed first responders that during Hurricane Ike, flight. He never connect- and the hoards hunkering which hit Houston three ed, and found himself at a down in shelters through- months before I moved downtown hotel with the out the metroplex. here, the building never lost prospect of a week’s wait Even as the waters power. Well, during Hurri- before he can return to the continue to rise, so does cane Harvey it did after an City of Light. I met a busi- the degree of commitment underground transformer nessman from Buenos Ai- to helping the collective was deluged and blew. I res blissfully unaware that fellow man. Over and over returned to my apartment there was a hurricane threat I’ve heard the phrase “Tex- after covering the conven- when he landed in town on ans helping Texans.” It’s tion center to find our elec- Thursday for a business true. But we’ve had help tricity and water out, and meeting Friday. He seemed from all over the South, a generator operating the oblivious to the fact that throughout the country, and Photo Courtesy of Greg Morago elevators (by the next day one of the biggest natural possibly from our global The first evacuees arrive on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the George R. Brown Convention the emergency generator disasters was playing out brethren. It’s a collective Center in downtown Houston. The center would eventually house more than 9,000 was out, throwing the hulk- beyond the elegant lobby of salve on a wound that’s so and prompt the opening of other large emergency shelters in Houston. ing Rice into spooky, pitch his hotel. And I met a bride enormous it’s almost im- food editor for the Houston into the country’s biggest darkness). I packed a bag whose wedding for 250 was possible to comprehend Hurricane Chronicle for nearly nine natural disaster, there are and headed to a downtown set for Saturday night as the how it will heal. years, having the privilege more than 9,000 at the con- hotel that I knew had reli- storm angrily announced But it will. I have to of covering one of the most vention center, and count- able power. By evening, the its presence. Her wedding believe that. My own jour- Harvey bayou that hugs downtown went on; about 100 people nalism history has taught from Page 1 dynamic restaurant cities ing. Dozens of other emer- in America for one of the gency shelters have since proper began creeping up. were unable to attend but me so. I was on assignment on frightening amounts of biggest daily newspapers in sprung up throughout the I walked down the street those who did found them- in New York City on the lu- water. The feeling that this the country city as safe havens for those only to see the water, spill- selves at a hurricane-col- minous, blue-sky morning would be something major Some may see food whose homes have been ing over the bayou banks, ored reception that would of Sept. 11, 2001. We all — something altogether reporting as soft news. It’s destroyed, whose lives are had come up only two last for days. know what happened that different from past epi- not. It takes just as much forever altered. blocks from my building, I still have not been day, but I saw it first hand. I sodes of Mother Nature’s reporting skills as any hard I live in downtown having already engulfed the able to get to my office, spent a week in Manhattan fury — began to set in. The news beat. Houston in the historical nearby Arts District. so I’m filing remotely; my covering many of the awful worst was yet to come. Which is why on Sun- heart of the city, in an icon- I’ve never been in a apartment still uninhabit- aspects of 9/11. That was an I have lived in Hous- day morning when the city ic, 100-year old building hurricane, but I knew this able. I feel beyond bless- American tragedy I thought ton since December 2008, of Houston set up an evac- called the Rice Lofts, at was bad, and that our city ed to be in a hotel with at the time was something having moved here from uation center at the massive 909 Texas Ave., on the site would never be the same. electricity, running water, from which we’d never re- Hartford, Conn., where I George R. Brown Conven- of the old Capitol of the Re- My newspaper has a comfortable bed. Thou- cover. Obviously we did, lived for 25 years. I am a tion Center, I told my paper public of Texas from 1837 been working around the sands are in miserable emerging more informed, reporter and have been em- I’d head over there. It’s to 1839. Today that site is clock to cover the catastro- conditions in shelters; and stronger, more united. Hur- ployed in the newspaper in- a 10-block walk. I got to a glorious grand hotel that phe. Yesterday I canvassed many still in desperate need ricane Harvey, which is dustry my entire adult life. the convention center just is the epicenter of down- downtown Houston col- of rescue. Basic necessities now moving east toward I began my career in news, as the first evacuees were town’s historic district. My lecting stories of travelers are now a luxury for a great Louisiana, our beloved covering town government, being unloaded off emer- building, the former Rice trapped in hotels and who many. The suffering is in- neighbor that still bears the courts, cops, school boards, gency trucks at about 11 Hotel, is now loft apart- didn’t know when or how calculable. And the drama scars of Hurricane Katrina, planning and zoning — all a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. They ments with an impressive they’d get home (the city’s is still unfolding. has hurt this city, but not the municipal stuff young were soaked and dazed, grand ballroom that still two major airports have As I write this, we are broken it. The days, weeks, reporters are assigned to some carrying suitcases, plays host to many of the been shut for days). I met only four days into the un- and months to come I’m gather and that you read but most just large trash city’s social functions. It is two gents from Scotland folding Harvey story. It’s a certain will tell a story of about every day in your lo- bags filled with whatever here at the Rice where the who made the mistake of horrific one. But it’s also human perseverance. And cal newspaper. they could salvage from city’s first air conditioned taking a cab from their ho- one filled with moments I hope I can help write that As I progressed in their flooded homes. There public room made the news tel north of the city to watch of grace and the beauty story. my career at the Hartford were mothers with babies in 1922. And it played the Mayweather/McGregor of the human spirit. The Greg Morago, who Courant, the largest daily and small kids, old people host on Nov. 21, 1963, to fight at a downtown sports city’s more fortunate citi- grew up in Santan, would in Connecticut, I began to with canes, and regular a rally for President John bar Saturday night. By zens have pitched in to do like to thank family and specialize in feature writ- men and women who were F. Kennedy at which First the time they had finished what they can for those in friends from the Gila Riv- ing. As a features reporter thankful to be rescued and Lady Jackie Kennedy stole partying the storm was need. There are long lines er Indian Community who and editor I have covered in a dry place with food, the show when she deliv- thundering down and Uber of cars waiting to drop off have checked in on him arts and entertainment, ce- water, and toilets. ered a speech in Spanish terminated service. They much needed supplies at through social media and lebrities and Hollywood, By the end of the day to the League of United never got home (I ran into the convention center and have sent prayers and good fashion, home design, when we filed our sto- Latin American Citizens them on the streets again other emergency shelters; wishes. He appreciates travel, and food (as both a ry, there were maybe 900 (LULAC). The crowd was this morning and they’re regular Joes are using their them all. You can reach restaurant critic and food evacuees there; today as I wowed. It was the night be- still in their same clothes, big trucks and motor boats Greg at greg.morago@ editor). I have been the write this, three full days fore her husband was assas- still desperate to get back to rescue people they don’t chron.com Page 12 Gila River Indian News September 1, 2017 GRIC Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Plan in the works Christopher Lomahquahu Gila River Indian News With thoughts of drought conditions a con- cern throughout the South- west, the Gila River Indi- Tribal Forum an Community is taking steps to address how it will prepare itself as climate changes. Save the date The GRIC Department of Environmental Quality Thurs., Oct. 19 – Fri., Oct. 20, 2017 is ensuring the Commu- ▶ Location: Anthony B. Shelde Building at Whirlwind Golf Club nity is a step ahead to de- ▶ 5718 West North Loop Road, Chandler AZ, 85226 termine what the appropri- ate actions are for climate plored how resiliency plays 1900, climate change change. an important role in the trends, climate projections, The Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center hosts Last year, DEQ teamed welfare of the Community. and how climate change up with the Institute for Aspects about it in- will affect us in general. “Indigenous Environmental Stewards: Bridging Tribal Tribal Environmental Pro- clude how climate change In addition, the part- Communities to Healthy Futures”, a forum for tribal community fessionals and the Univer- will impact the Commu- nership with Northern Ari- members, educators, and tribal environmental and health sity of Arizona to begin to nity’s land and waters and zona University’s Institute professionals to explore and create action plans for the develop the GRIC Climate what kind of impact it will of Tribal Environmental important environmental issues that impact the health of tribal Change Adaptation and have on GRIC’s ability to Professionals helped in communities. Resiliency Plan (CCARP), sustain it’s livelihood. identifying some of the which included the hosting Walker said, “It is go- contributing factors that in- of two workshops in the ing to affect our health… fluence climate change on Artwork by Dwayne Manuel, O’Odham, representing the O’odham way of Community. whether it is heat stress, air a tribal, local, national, and life (Himdag) and the relationships between the people of the past and the Althea Walker, DEQ people of the present. The composition features land, water, and culture – all pollution…food insecurity. global scale. of which have strong connections and representation for the O’odham. Environmental Education It is going to affect us and The indicators that and Outreach Specialist, our comfortable way of liv- climate change is at play said “It’s about breaking it ing.” include an increase in aver- down to the more personal From the information age temperatures, decrease aspects of [it].” For more information & updates contact: gathered during the two in average precipitation, IngriQue Salt, [email protected] According to an execu- workshops, from Commu- increase in length of frost- tive summary the CCARP’s nity members, DEQ can free season, heavier down- or visit goal, is to inform Commu- better understand how to pours; the list goes on, all ▶ http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/ nity members about the develop strategies to under- of which can impact our need to explore the long- stand how climate change livelihoods, like a farmer’s term impacts on GRIC’s impacts them. ability to grow crops. food, health, traditional U of A’s Climate Ad- In regards to climate lifestyles, and culture. aptation Science and Solu- change adaptation and re- “When [things] be- tions program assisted in siliency planning, “it’s a formed on it and writing a have been completed, the CCARP is to lessen the im- come unavailable, you for- GRIC’s adaptation plan- form of writing this valu- strategy to address the im- work will turn towards pacts of climate change on get or are unable to share ning by putting together a able knowledge and infor- pacts climate change has on educational outreach to our health and well-being, those practices to teach our climate profile of the Com- mation down and being our Community.” refine the spectrum of - ser not only for today, but for younger generation,” said munity to help better under- proactive versus being re- Now that the planning vices that will be developed future generations to come. Walker. stand what GRIC’s climate active,” said Walker, “It is process has further devel- around climate change. The workshops ex- has been like since around also about being more in- oped and the workshops The overall goal of the

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY Department of Environmental Quality Pesticide Control Office PO Box 2139 • 45 S. Church Street • Sacaton, AZ 85147 Office (520) 562-2234 • Fax (520) 562-3198 [email protected] • www.GRICDEQ.org

Community Applicator Certification Training

This Community Applicator certification training is:

 Only applicable to employees of a Community governmental entity or a GRIC Community member.  Required within the GRIC for those applicators that use or supervise the use of general use pesticides and are without other recognized pesticide applicator credentials.  A great initial training if you are interested in becoming a professional pesticide applicator.

The one day certification training is comprised of ten (10) training modules: Pest Management & the IPM Philosophy Pesticide Laws Pesticide Labeling Pesticide Formulations Hazards, First Aid, & Response to Pesticide Emergencies Pesticides & the Environment Personal Protective Equipment Transportation & Storage of Pesticides Planning Pesticide Applications Pesticide Applications

At the successful completion of this course, the attendee will receive their Community Applicator certification card and meet the requirements of the Community’s Pesticide Code for general use pesticide applicators within the Gila River Indian Community.

Registration:

Each attendee must submit a completed Community Applicator Certification application and attach a photocopy of a GRIC Government Department or Enterprise Employee ID, or GRIC tribal member ID. Priority registration will be given to those applicators who must attend to ensure compliance with GR-05-14.

Training Date: Deadline for submitting October 24, 2017 applications to the Pesticide Control Office is: Gila River Indian Community Lone Butte Complex October 18, 2017 1576A South Nelson Drive Chandler, AZ 85226 September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 13

PAID ADVERTISEMENT ANTHONY J. HILL for CHIEF JUDGE VOTE SEPTEMBER 19

MY COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY: Bachelor of Arts Degree, * Create a Legal Services Office to provide advice and representation. Political Science and Classics Studies, * Establish a Bar Association for attorneys and advocates. * Propose laws that set judges’ qualifications and duties. Law Degree, * Vigorously enforce child support orders. Arizona State University * Issue child support orders for children who are in a relative’s custody. College of Law

* Establish Grandparents’ visitation rights. Associate Judge 20062011 * Longer sentences and no early release for repeat offenders.

* Increase substance abuse treatment as an alternative to jail. Chief Judge 2008 & 20122015 * Ensure victims have a voice in the justice system.

SACATON SCHOOL involvement. tion 10. Reports major repairs needed 13. The school district reserves the erning Board’s approval of the Salary 7. Serves as a resource person, if and 6. Must know or be willing to learn promptly to the supervisor. right to amend this job description as Schedule. DISTRICT #18 when requested, to the student evalu- to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet 11. Reports immediately to the Facil- necessary. EVALUATION: Performance of this Job Description ation team conferring about one of the shampoo machine, and lawn equip- ities Director any damage to school TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: job will be evaluated in accordance TITLE: TEACHER AIDE (SPECIAL students to whom assigned. ment property. Nine and one-half (9½) month con- with provisions of the Board’s policy EDUCATION) 8. Assists with the set-up and mainte- 7. Must demonstrate aptitude and 12. Performs other duties as may be tract as per approved school calendar. on Evaluation of Support Personnel. nance of a developmentally appropri- competence for assigned responsibil- assigned by the supervisor. Salary to be established by the Gov- QUALIFICATIONS: ate learning environment. ities and alternatives as speci- 1. Associates Degree or two years 9. Implements developmentally ap- fied by the supervisor of college or 48 credit hours or pass propriate activities for the children. 8. Member of the Gila River In- state examination 10. Collaborates, with teacher in plan- dian Community preferred 2. Must be in good physical health ning lessons and the progress of stu- 9. Such alternatives to the 3. Must demonstrate aptitude and dents in groups. above qualifications as the competence for assigned responsibil- 11. Assists in grading papers. Board may find appropriate ities and alternatives as specified by 12. Assists substitute teacher as- REPORTS TO: Facilities Direc- the supervisor signed in the absence of the regular tor or designee 4. A desire to work with children teacher. JOB GOAL: To provide stu- 5. Member of Gila River Indian Com- 13. Maintains the same high level of dents with a safe, attractive, munity preferred ethical behavior and confidentiality of comfortable, clean and efficient information about students as is ex- place in which to learn, play, REPORTS TO:Building Principal or pected of fully licensed teachers. and develop. Also to provide designee 14. Assists students with the super- students with an attractive and JOB GOAL: To work closely with one vision of students during emergency safe, natural environment in or a few handicapped pupils on a reg- drills, play periods and field trips. which to learn. ular basis in an effort to provide them 15. Participates in in-service training PERFORMANCE RESPONSI- with the physical help and emotional programs as assigned. BILITIES: support they need to gain full benefits 16. Performs other duties as may be 1. Keeps building and premis- from the district’s special education assigned by the supervisor es, including sidewalks, drive- program. 17. The school district reserves the ways, and play areas neat and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILI- right to amend this job description as clean at all times. TIES: necessary. 2. Regulates heat, ventilation, 1.Assists the student(s) to whom TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine and and air conditioning system to assigned in such physical tasks as one-half (9 ½) month contract as per provide temperatures appropri- putting on and taking off of outerwear, approved school calendar. Salary ate to the seasons and to en- moving room to room, and using the to be established by the Governing sure economical usage of fuel, lavatory. Board’s approval of the Salary Sched- water, and electricity 2.Hears the student(s) in recitation, ule. 3. Cleans driveways, parking reading, and other curriculum tasks, EVALUATION: Performance of this areas, and steps as appropri- guiding and helping them but not job will be evaluated in accordance ate. teaching them. with provisions of the Board’s policy 4. Checks daily to ensure that 3. Performs simple errands and tasks on Evaluation of Professional Per- all exit doors are open and all for students(s) who are physically sonnel. panic bolts are working prop- unable to do so, such as sharpening erly during hours of building SACATON SCHOOL occupancy. pencils, carrying lunch trays, and the DISTRICT #18 like. 5. Cleans classrooms daily and 4. Works under supervision of the Job Description dusts furniture. special education teacher, with small 6. Cleans corridors each day, groups of students to reinforce mate- TITLE: CUSTODIAN and during the day when their rial initially introduced by the teacher. QUALIFICATIONS: condition requires it. 5. Accompanies the student(s) to 1. High School diploma or equivalent 7. Scrubs hoses down, and dis- whom assigned when trips to the 2. Must be 18 years of age or older infects toilet floors as needed office or to the school nurse are nec- 3. Must pass a character reference and cleans all sanitary fixtures essary. check as well as state and community and drinking fountains as need- 6. Establishes as fully as possible as fingerprint screening ed. supportive and sympathetic relation- 4. May be required to submit to a drug 8. Keeps the grounds free of ship with the student(s) without foster- test rubbish. ing or encouraging intense emotional 5. Must be in good physical health and 9. Makes such minor repairs as be able to pass a physical examina- he is capable of doing. Page 14 Gila River Indian News September 1, 2017

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UPGRADING THE NETWORK, ONE HOME AT A TIME

The network upgrade requires a GigaCenter in every home across the community. Customers currently operating on fiber will be contacted by our GigaCenter Installation Coordinator, Kim Martinez. Kim will schedule an appointment to install the GigaCenter in your home.

How you can help 1. When Kim contacts you, schedule an GigaCenter appointment. 2. If you keep your scheduled appointment for the GigaCenter, you will automatically be entered into a Monthly raffle! 3. Contact GRTI immediately if you need to reschedule. 4. Have an adult 18 years or older present during the installation. 5. Enjoy your fiber to the home network! GigaCenter installs are in select areas.

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WIN! WIN! WIN! Anthony Allison is July’s GigaCenter raffle winner! Automatically be entered into our Monthly raffle if you keep Need a Laptop? your GigaCenter installation Purchase an HP Notebook for appointment! 2018 Directory $300.00 or Don’t forget to make sure your $150 down & $12.50/month for listing is current and correct in the 12 months September 4th Closed 2018 directory. For Labor Day September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 15 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ACTION SHEETS Courtesy of the Community Council Secretary’s Office • August 16, 2017 ACTION SHEET REPORT HEARD Presenter: Office of General Counsel Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona 8. Blackwater Community School New School Project APPROVED 85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729 Presenter: Jagdish Sharma 6. A Resolution Approving The Capital Projects Bud- CALL TO ORDER REPORT HEARD get The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Com- [LT. GOVERNOR MONICA ANTONE CALLED FOR For The Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. For The munity Council held Wednesday August 16, 2017, in A 15-MINUTE BREAK. THE MEETING RECON- Period October 1, 2017 Through September 30, 2018 the Community Council Chambers at the Governance VENED AT 11:11 A.M.] (Executive Session) (G&MSC motioned to forward to Center in Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by pre- 9. Gila River Indian Community Urban Members As- Council with recommendation for approval) siding Chairman Lt. Governor Monica Antone at 9:12 sociation Quarterly Report August 2017 Presenter: Treasurer Robert G. Keller a.m. Presenter: Anthony Newkirk APPROVED INVOCATION REPORT HEARD ORDINANCES Provided by Councilman Terrance Evans 10. Gila River Indian Community Climate Adaptation UNFINISHED BUSINESS ROLL CALL Project 1. Results Of The Land Buy-Back Program (Wave- Sign-In Sheet Circulated Presenters: Dale Ohnmeiss, Althea Walker, Kelly Go- 2) And Recommendation For Gila River Indian Executive Officers Present: mez Community Land Purchase Program At Wild Horse Lt. Governor Monica Antone REPORT HEARD Pass Motorsports Park (Executive Session) Executive Officers Absent: 11. Third Quarter Expense Reports For Ira H. Hayes (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council under Governor Stephen R. Lewis American Legion Post 84 Unfinished Business in Executive Session; NRSC & Council Members Present: Presenter: Chesley Juan Jr. EDSC concur) D1- Joey Whitman, Arzie Hogg; D2-Carol Schurz; D3- REPORT HEARD Presenter: Ronald Rosier Carolyn Williams, Rodney Jackson; D4- Jennifer Alli- 12. THPO Report No. 15-5, Canton Indian Insane MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE son, Barney Enos, Jr., Pamela Johnson; D5- Marlin Asylum Memorial Gathering [ADDENDUM TO AGENDA] Dixon, Robert Stone, Franklin Pablo, Sr.; D6-Anthony Presenter: Reylynne Williams MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER Villareal, Sr., Terrance Evans; REPORT HEARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Members Absent: 13. Monthly Financial Activity Report Ending July 31, 2. Red Tail Hawk Discussion D4- Nada Celaya; D5- Janice Stewart; D6-Charles 2017 FY2017 Capital Projects Review & Update- Presenter: Linus Everling Goldtooth; D7- Devin Redbird 07/31/2017 (Executive Session) ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVAL OF AGENDA Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Suzanne MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT APPROVED AS AMENDED Johns, Pamela Thompson, Kelly Gomez EXECUTIVE SESSION PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (Limit to 5 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO DIRECT minutes) RESOLUTIONS THE COMMUNITY’S LOBBYISTS THAT THE 1. Introduction of 2017 Space Camp Students 1. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Indian RED TAIL HAWK HEALTH CENTER IS Presenter: Isaac Salcido Head Start To Submit A Supplemental Grant CLOSED IN THE COMMUNITY’S LOBBYING MR. ISAAC SALCIDO INTRODUCED THE CHAP- Application For Early Head Start Child Care EFFORTS; FURTHER, THE COMMUNITY ERONES AND THE STUDENTS. EACH OF THE Partnership Cost Of Living Adjustment To The COUNCIL WILL TAKE UNDER STUDENTS INTRODUCED THEMSELVES AND United States Department Of Health And Human CONSIDERATION THE OPTIONS SHARED WHAT THEY EXPERIENCED AT CAMP. Services, Administration For Children And Families, PROVIDED TODAY AND FINANCIAL DATA TO LT. GOVERNOR MONICA ANTONE EXPRESSED Office Of Head Start (G&MSC motioned to forward COME FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT. the item to Council with recommendation for TREASURER AND GILA RIVER HEALTH 2. Introduction of Jim Mosley, Lead Principal of Gila approval, ESC concurs with corrections) CARE, AT A FUTURE DATE Crossing Community School Presenters: Isaac Salcido, Lori Stinson MOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR A 1-HOUR Presenters: Justina Ashihi – Subia APPROVED LUNCH BREAK MS. JUSTINA ASHIHI-SUBIA PROVIDED THE BRIEF 2. A Resolution Authorizing The Gila River Head THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 2:49 P.M. BIOGRAPHY OF MR. JIM MOSLEY. MR. MOSLEY Start To Submit A Supplemental Grant Application NEW BUSINESS EXPRESSED WORDS OF APPRECIATION. VARI- For Head Start/Early Head Start Cost Of Living 1. Native Language Teacher Certification (ESC OUS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND LT. GOVERNOR Adjustment To The United States Department Of forwards to Council with recommendation for MONICA ANTONE EXPRESSED WORDS OF WEL- Health And Human Services, Administration For approval, directing Governor Lewis to issue an COME. Children And Families, Office Of Head Start endorsement, CRSC concurs) REPORTS (G&MSC motioned to forward the item to Council Presenter: Anthony Gray 1. St. Peter’s Indian Mission School Quarter 3 Report with recommendation for approval, ESC concurs MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE SY 2016-2017 with corrections) AND DIRECT GOVERNOR LEWIS TO ISSUE Presenter: Sister Martha Presenters: Isaac Salcido, Lori Stinson AN ENDORSEMENT REPORT HEARD APPROVED 2. Public Hearing Regarding The Sale Of Alcoholic 2. Gila Crossing Community School Quarter 3 Report 3. A Resolution Approving The Memorandum Of Beverages At The Uhs Kehk Store And Service SY 2016-2017 Agreement Between The Gila River Indian Station (G&MSC motioned to forward to Council Presenter: Jeremy Copenhaver Community Tribal Education Department And under new business with recommendation for REPORT HEARD The Casa Grande Union High School District approval) 3. Blackwater Community School Quarter 3 Report (ESC forwards to Council with a recommendation Presenters: Ronald Rosier, Jason Croxton SY 2016-2017 for approval) MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE Presenter: Jagdish Sharma Presenter: Isaac Salcido THE ARIZONA STATE SERIES 9 LIQUOR REPORT HEARD APPROVED LICENSE FOR USE AT THE UHS KEHK STORE 4. Casa Blanca Community School Quarter 3 Report 4. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing Amend- AND SERVICE STATION SY 2016-2017 ment 3. Appointment As Co-Chair To NCAI Veterans Presenter: Patricia Avalos No. 1 To The October 1, 2016 Agreement Between Committee (G&MSC motioned to forward to the REPORT HEARD The Community Council with recommendation for 5. Maricopa Village Christian School Quarter 3 Report Gila River Indian Community And Towers Watson approval and to authorize dues and delegation for SY 2016-2017 Delaware, Inc. (C5701) (G&MSC motioned to forward official associated appointment) Presenter: Larisa Quijano the item to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Franklin Pablo Sr. REPORT HEARD Presenters: Treasurer Robert G. Keller, Sharon Har- MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE 6. Sacaton Elementary School Quarter 3 Report SY vier AND AUTHORIZE DUES AND DELEGATIONS 2016-2017 APPROVED FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH Presenter: Leslie Rychel 5. A Resolution Approving The Appointment Of Kami APPOINTMENT REPORT HEARD Hart 4. FY17 Gaming Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Report 7. Sacaton Middle School Quarter 3 Report SY 2016- As A Children’s Court Judge For The Gila River Indian (Executive Session) (G&MSC motioned to forward 2017 Community (LSC forwards to Council with a Presenter: Philip Bonds recommendation for approval) Continued on Page 16 Page 16 Gila River Indian News September 1, 2017

Action Sheets from Page 15 Presenters: Dena Thomas, Treasurer Robert G. 2017, 9AM Keller >LSC/CRSC JOINT MEETING FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, the FY 17 Gaming Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Report MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT 2017, 9AM to Council in Executive Session) 6. Media Release >PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR OLIVIA SUNDUST’S Presenters: Dena Thomas, Treasurer Robert G. Presenters: Legislative Standing Committee FAMILY, SERVICES ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 & SAT- Keller MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO AUTHORIZE URDAY, AUGUST 19 MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT THE MEDIA RELEASE TO BE POSTED AT THE >REMINDER: MAY 2018 MATHEW B. JUAN 100TH 5. FY17 Revenue Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Report DISTRICT SERVICE CENTERS FOR 10-DAYS ANNIVERSARY (Executive Session) (G&MSC motioned to forward MINUTES ADJOURNMENT the FY17 Revenue Internal Audit 3rd Quarter Report ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:40 P.M. to Council in Executive Session) > ESC WORK SESSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) ORDINANCE NOTIFICATION

The Legislative Standing Committee rior boundaries of the Reservation. The expiration of any period of time thereof shall vest in the Community 4. Upon filing of the petition or com- prior holder thereof and of all persons will be considering a revision to the B. Purpose. The purpose and intent of specified by statute or court order, and the money, payroll check or other plaint under section 5.9048.1004.B.3, claiming through or under them. The Escheat Ordinance at their regularly this chapter is to provide for disposi- during which an action or proceeding check shall be deposited with the Gila the Law Office shall serve the petition Community Treasurer shall execute scheduled meeting on September 12, tion of property that is abandoned or may be commenced or enforced to River Indian Community Treasurer. or complaint on the last known own- all documents for and on behalf of the 2017 at 1:00 PM. A copy of the pro- for property for which the owner can- obtain payment of a claim for money B. Unclaimed property that is not er(s) of the property. If there are no Community necessary to complete posed ordinance in its entirety is avail- not be located. or recovery of property, shall not pre- money, payroll check or other check known owner(s) of the property, or the transfer of title. able for review at all District Service C. Effective Date. This chapter shall vent the money or property from being shall be disposed of in the following if the owner is presumed deceased, 5.9078.1006. Exemptions. Centers and the Community Council be effective September 1, 2009, and presumed abandoned property and manner: notice shall be published in the Gila A. This chapter shall not apply to prop- Secretary’s Office. If you are interest- shall apply to all abandoned property shall not affect any duty to file a report 1. When any Community department, River Indian Community News and erty held by the GRPD as evidence in ed in providing comments to the ordi- held or deposited by the Community required by this chapter. program or entity has reason to be- said notice shall include: a descrip- any case or held for purposes of any nance please attend the Legislative prior to the effective date. 5.9048.1004. Disposition of Aban- lieve property has been abandoned, tion of the property and a statement investigation. Standing Committee on September D. Scope. This chapter applies to doned Property. it shall notify the Law Office in writing that the property is presumed to be 1. If after an investigation is completed 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM or contact your the disposition of property where the A. Unclaimed money, payroll checks with the following information: a de- abandoned and that if proof of claim and the owner has been notified, and Councilmember and/or the Chairman disposition of the property is not ad- or other checks shall be disposed of scription of the property; the date the is not presented to the Community the property remains with the GRPD of the Legislative Standing Commit- dressed by any other Community law in the following manner: property was discovered or received; Court within 30 days from date of pub- for 60 days after notification, the tee, Anthony C. Villareal, Sr. Written or ordinance or applicable federal law. 1. Any Gila River Indian Community the name and address of the last per- lication, the abandoned property will GRPD may notify the Law Office as comments may be sent to the Office 5.9028.1002. Definitions. department, program or entity holding son lawfully in possession, if known; escheat and title thereof shall vest in provided in section 5.9048.1004. of the General Counsel, Post Office A. Whenever used in this chapter, the unclaimed money, payroll check(s) the name and address of the Owner, the Community. 2. The Gila River Indian Community Box 97, Sacaton, Arizona 85147. terms listed below have the meanings or other check(s) shall publish notice if known; the name and address of 5. Any person claiming interest in the Police Department may dispose of TITLE 58 indicated which are applicable to both in the Gila River Indian Community any person claiming the property; and abandoned property shall file a written (by sale, donation, auction, destruc- CIVIL CODE the singular and plural thereof. When News and on the official web site for the facts and circumstances through entry of appearance or answer to the tion, etc.) unclaimed property with Chapter 910. Escheat used in a context consistent with the the Gila River Indian Community and, which the property became aban- petition or complaint. unknown owner(s) after publication of 8.10015.901. Authority; Purpose; Ef- definition of a listed-defined term, if the last known owner is a Communi- doned. 6. The Community Court shall con- notice in the Gila River Indian Com- fective Date; Scope. the term shall have the meaning as ty member, the department, program 2. When a Community member has sider any claim filed under section munity News of disposal date. Such 8.10025.902. Definitions. defined below whether capitalized or or entity shall also post a notice at all reason to believe property has been 5.9048.1004 within 90 calendar days unclaimed property may be disposed 8.10035.903. Periods of Limitation italicized or otherwise. District service centers. This subsec- abandoned, he may notify the Gila following the entry of appearance or of after the noticed date, with any Not a Bar. 1. Abandoned Property means any tion permits the publication of mass River Police Department (“GRPD”) answer of any person under section proceeds used to pay for any cost 8.10045.904. Disposition of Aban- property located within the exterior notices. for further investigation of the prop- 5.9048.1004.B.5, and may hold a associated with the disposition and doned Property. boundaries of the Gila River Indian 2. The published or posted notice erty. If upon further investigation the hearing and receive evidence con- remaining funds forwarded to the 8.10055.906. Sale and Disposition of Reservation whose owner is un- shall include the date of publication GRPD determines the property has cerning it: Community’s Treasurer for deposit Abandoned Property. known, or for which property has been or posting; a description of the mon- likely been abandoned, the GRPD a. If the Community Court determines into the Community’s General Fund. 8.10065.907. Exemptions. unclaimed for a period of six months ey, payroll check or other check; the shall notify the Law Office in the that a person has a legal interest in Unclaimed weapons or firearms may A copy of this proposed ordinance in or longer; and includes any property name of the last known owner of the same manner as set forth in section the property, the Community shall not be sold, donated, or auctioned to its entirety is on file and available for held or deposited by the Community money, payroll check or other check, 5.9048.1004.B.1. deliver the property to the claimant the general public. The GRPD may review at all District Service Center or any Community department, pro- if known; and notice which states that, 3. Within 30 days of receipt of notice as without delay. retain any unclaimed items if the coordinator’s offices and the Commu- gram or entity. in order to claim the money, payroll described in section 5.9048.1004.B.l, b. If the Community Court finds the Chief of Police determines there is a nity Council Secretary’s office. 2. Community Court means the Gila check or other check the owner must the Law Office shall file a petition or property abandoned, the abandoned legitimate use for the property by the CHAPTER 910. ESCHEAT River Indian Community Court. claim the money, payroll or other complaint in Community Court setting property shall immediately escheat Community. The GRPD shall issue 5.9018.1001. Authority; Purpose; Ef- 3. Owner means any person having a check in person within 30 days of pub- forth a description of the property; the and title thereof shall vest in the Com- Standard Operating Procedures for fective Date; Scope. legal or equitable interest in property lication or posting and must provide date the property was discovered or munity, and the Community may dis- the disposition of unclaimed property. A. Authority. The Community enacts subject to this chapter. the department, program or entity with received; the name and address of pose of the property in any manner it B. Section 5.9048.1004 does not ap- this chapter under its inherent civil, 4. Property means any tangible and positive identification, including a pho- the last person lawfully in possession, deems appropriate, including by pub- ply to any abandoned money in the legislative, and regulatory authority. intangible property, and includes to identification showing the person if known; the name and address of the lic or private sale. amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) or less. The Gila River Indian Community money. Property does not include real claiming the money, payroll check or owner, if known; the name and ad- 5.9068.1005. Sale and Disposition of Any abandoned money in the amount Constitution and Bylaws (1960) were property or interests in real property, other check is the last known owner. dress of any person claiming the prop- Abandoned Property. of fifty dollars ($50.00) or less shall adopted for the common welfare of or any property or property interest 3. If the money, payroll check or oth- erty; and the facts and circumstances The purchaser at any sale conducted immediately escheat and vest in the the Community and provide structure administered by the United States. er check is unclaimed 60 days after through which the property became pursuant to this ordinance shall re- Community. for the Community to enact ordinanc- 5.9038.1003. Periods of Limitation publication, the money, payroll check abandoned; and a claim that the prop- ceive title to the property purchased, es governing conduct within the exte- Not a Bar. or other check shall escheat and title erty has escheated to the Community. free from all claims of the owner or

SACATON ELEMENTARY • Enthusiastic and passionate about 1. Implements and follows the Culture/ best practices. language classes that support profes- assigned by the supervisor. JOB DESCRIPTION teaching Language Curriculum adopted by the 5. Integrates technology into weekly sional growth. 12. The school district reserves the REPORTS TO: Building Administrator Sacaton Elementary School District. lessons. 9. Establishes and maintains positive right to amend this job description as SACATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOB GOALS: Primarily responsible for 2. Creates a monthly Pacing Guide/ 6. Creates and administers both infor- working relations with all stakehold- necessary. DISTRICT #18 planning and teaching PIMA Culture/ Calendar indicating when the specific mal and formal assessments. ers. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine- TITLE: Cultural/Language Instructor Language instruction to students. In culture and language competencies 7. Creates and models cultural and 10. Assists with extra-curricular activ- Month Employee (Pre-school-4th) addition, provide PIMA culture and are taught. historical information and materials ities, projects and/or events as they EVALUATION: Performance of this QUALIFICATIONS language instruction to teachers and 3. Writes and submits weekly lesson to teachers to supplement their class- relate to culture and language. i.e. job will be evaluated in accordance • Acquisition of the PIMA language to support staff when applicable. plans to the building principal. room instruction. Indian Studies Week, Community Pa- with provisions of the Board’s • Bachelor of Art’s Degree/Teaching PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILI- 4. Creates learning materials and vi- 8. Attends workshops, in-services, rades, Curriculum Nights, etc. policy on Evaluation of Professional Experience( preferred) TIES: suals to enhance instruction and uses conferences and/or indigenous native 11. Performs other duties that may be Staff Members (Policy GCO)

SACATON SCHOOL 6. Member of Gila River Indian Com- 1. Maintains adequate records of per- 7. Completes personnel reports as needed. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: DISTRICT #18 munity preferred. sonnel. requested by Administration or State 13. Processes personnel documents Twelve (12) month per year. Salary REPORTS TO: Superintendent 2. Prepares job announcements and Department. for all new personnel: ID badges, to be established by the Governing Job Description JOB GOAL: To assist with the plan- distributes recruiting materials. 8. Types all personnel correspon- fingerprint, background checks, and Board’s approval of the Salary Sched- TITLE: Personnel Clerk ning, coordination and operation of 3. Mails appropriate applications and dence. employment references. ule. QUALIFICATIONS: the personnel services office in such information to interested applicants. 9. Maintains and updates job descrip- 14. Set-up Interview Panel EVALUATION: Performance of this 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent a way as to enhance the morals of 4. Assists in the preparation and distri- tions. 15. Maintains Personnel folders. job will be evaluated in accordance 2. Computer Literate school district personnel, and to assist bution of Staff Handbooks. 10. Prepares classified work agree- 16. Prepares orientation packets for with provisions of the Board’s policy 3. Type at least 50 WP in promoting the overall efficiency of 5. Maintains current substitute list for ments. new employees. on Evaluation of Support Services 4. Must have driver’s license the school system. certified and classified staff. 11. Is Familiar with the personnel por- 17. The school district reserves the Personnel. 5. Prior experience preferred PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILI- 6. Prepares and distributes evaluation tion of the Policy Manual. right to amend the job description as TIES: packets in a timely manner. 12. Assists Administrative Assistant as necessary. SACATON SCHOOL JOB GOAL: To help students learn designated. of the location provided and the needs regulations. 19. Strives to maintain and improve DISTRICT #18 subject matter and skills that will con- 6. Creates a classroom environment and capabilities of the individuals or 16. Assists the administration in im- professional competence. tribute to their development as ma- that is conducive to learning and ap- students groups involved. plementing all policies and/or rules 20. Attends staff meetings and serves Job Description ture, able and responsible men and propriate to the maturity and interests 11. Strives to implement by instruction governing student life and conduct on staff committees as required. TITLE: TEACHER OF SPECIAL ED- women. of the students. and action the district’s philosophy of and for the classroom, develops rea- 21. Performs other duties as may be UCATION (Cross Category, Emotional PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILI- 7. Prepares for classes assigned and education and instructional goals and sonable rules of classroom behavior assigned by the supervisor. Disabilities and Mental Retardation) TIES: shows written evidence of preparation objectives. and procedures and maintain order 22. The school district reserves the QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knows and understands Individuals upon request of immediate supervisor. 12. Assess the accomplishments of in the classroom in a fair and just right to amend this job description as 1. Arizona Teaching Certificate in ap- with Disability Education Act (IDEA). 8. Encourages students to set and students on a regular basis and pro- manner. necessary. prove area(s)/endorsement(s) 2. Can write Individualized Education maintain standards of classroom be- vides progress reports as required. 17. Makes provisions for being TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2. Bachelor’s degree Program (IEP) and maintain services havior. 13. Identifies the learning disabilities available to students and parents on Nine and one-half (9½) month con- 3. Knowledge of Gila River Indian for roster students. 9. Guides the learning process toward of students on a regular basis, seek- education-related purposes outside tract as per approved school calendar. Community preferred 3. Meets with parents on yearly basis the achievement of curriculum goals ing the assistance of district specialist the instructional day when required or Salary to be established by the Gov- 4. Such alternatives to the above to discuss child’s progress. and in harmony with goals, estab- as required. requested to do so under reasonable erning Board’s approval of the Salary qualifications as the Board may find 4. Plans a program of study that, as lishes clear objectives for all lessons, 14. Takes all necessary and reason- terms. Schedule. appropriate much as possible meets the individual units, projects and the like to commu- able precautions to protect students, 18. Plans and supervises purposeful EVALUATION: Performance of this REPORTS TO: Principal (Site Admin- needs, interests and abilities of the nicate these objectives to students. equipment, materials and facilities. assignments for teacher aide(s) and/ job will be evaluated in accordance istrator) students. 10. Employ a variety of instructional 15. Maintains accurate, complete or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with with provisions of the Board’s policy SUPERVISES: 5. Meets and instructs assigned class- techniques and instructional media, and correct records as required by department heads, evaluates their job on Evaluation of Professional Per- Aide if applicable es at the locations and at the time consistent with the physical limitations law, district policy and administrative performance. sonnel. September 1, 2017 Gila River Indian News Page 17

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10/7 District 4 Service Center BENEFITS TO MAKING THE CHANGE Registration 7 AM • Start 7:30 AM This new software will replace an outdated system to 10/13 District 7 Service Center Registration 4:30 PM • Start 5:00 PM improve compliance, communication reporting, and 10/17 District 1 Service Center billing throughout Gila River Health Care. Registration 5 PM • Start 5:30 PM 10/26 District 6 Komatke Health Center WHAT THIS MEANS TO PATIENTS Registration 4 PM • Start 4:45 PM You may temporarily experience longer-than-expected 10/27 District 5 Service Center Registration 4:30 PM • Start 4:45 PM wait times while transitioning to the new software. 11/1 District 3 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Registration 4 PM • Start 4:45 PM We respectfully ask that patients work with us as we improve this process. We will make every effort to make GRHC HIRES this transition period as brief as possible. We appreciate GRIC Member Employment Highlights your patience. During the month of August 2017, several Community members - GRHC’s newest employees - began working in the following departments: Life Center, Transportation, Materials Management, Grounds Keeping, EVS, and Dialysis. Should you have any questions, please contact the Customer Sonia H. Christina H. Joshua G. Kristopher D. Judy M. Seth J. Teralyn S. Katrina R. Megan K. Thomas B. Service Department at (602) 528-1424 or visit GRHC.ORG. Visit us online at GRHC.ORG/CAREERS and apply today, or you can email us at [email protected]. If you prefer to speak with someone, Your friends across the Gila River Health Care system: call (520) 562-3321 ext. 1342 to speak with a recruiter today. Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Campus Komatke Health Center Campus Ak-Chin Clinic

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