show dazzles, entertains, and educates SMS students, Initiative brings Teach For America to the Gila River Indian Community, Students get out of the classroom and into Symphony Hall, GRIC Celebrates Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Parade, Fair & Rodeo, 24-acre St. John's fire nearing full containment, GCCS students graduate from D.A.R.E. hosts food fermentation demo, DEQ Addresses Area In District 5 With Clean-up and Trash Removal, ASU creates Indigenous Design Collaborative, Water Rights celebrationrecognizes Water Warriors, Wayne Narcia Cartoon for November 16, 2018, Halloween fun hits GRIC with departments and programs joining the fun, Blackwater teen sworn in as 30th Youth Council president, Gila Crossing Community School student finds success in cross country, Community impements VAWA with ordinances and grants to prosecute offenders, A'AGA something to be told or talked about, Former saddle bronc champion proud to represent O'otham in Las Vegas, Motor Vehicle Crashes and injuries and the effect on the Gila River Indian Community, Native Vote election protection hotline up and running on Nov. 6, Phoenix Indian Center Announces Recipients of Annual Leadership Awards Recogition, Stakeholders meet for Tribal Water Summit, Indigenous Australians spend two days in the Gila River Indian Community, Community stresses the importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Candlelight vigil held ahead of the annual Women's Prayer Run, Saddle Bronc champion returns to INFR to defend title, GRIC and Yes2Life campaign wraps up suicide prevention month, Miss Indian Arizona pageant held in Chandler, Garcia wins "People's Choice", VFSO assisting veterans and families in GRIC, South Mountain chuckwallas studied for unique red tails, Wayne Narcia Cartoon for October 19, 2018, Gov. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1929-Current, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Times. Court allows GRIC to intervene in Goldwater lawsuit against ICWA, Moadag Thadiwa group denied entry at ADOT meeting, O'otham Veterans Celebration held in District 5, New TED Asst. He had brown dreadlocks and was found wearing red FUBU pants, a HUF shirt and a red Gildan sweater, according to the Facebook post. Lewis receives special recognition at water conference, ITCA brings together tribes, counties and state for voting strategy session, FACE program graduates GED class and new giving shed opens in Blackwater, Mental wellness is promoted at the Planting Seeds of Change expo, Gila River Health Care celebrates Komatke Health Centers 10-year mark, Gov. Lt. Gov. 3 culture class, GRGE names Corporate Vice President of Marketing, Coolidge High School students showcase work at the Heard Museum, CAC graduate is awarded $25,000 scholarship from the USDA, Winona LaDuke gives lecture on indigenous environmental issues at ASU, Genesis and Life Center hold Enjoy the Taste of Eating events, Enter for a Chance to Win a Harkins Gift Card, Mul-Chu-Tha parade brings out thousands to GRICs annual Fair & Rodeo, Ramona Farms joins Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame, Community Day kicks of the 55th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha, Native fashion show raises awareness on Indigenous representation, Huhugam Heritage Center: More Plurals in O'otham, Arizona Tribal Water Sustainability briefing held at ASU, 72nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising to be held on Feb. 25, Gila River Indian Gaming Enterprises names new CEO, Two Community members retire after almost three decades of service, Tribes stand together on protecting culturally significant land like South Mountain, Interface flooring company brings volunteers to help around the Community, GRIC, 7 Arizona Tribes Sign Gaming Compact Amendment, Tribal Ed. Updated Mar 1, 2023; 0; Hal Davis Porter passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Flagstaff, Arizona after a trying battle with dementia. Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more. The site is sacred to the Tribe and access to the site is restricted. Antone Speaks at Native American Womens Conference, The Late Rodney B. Lewis Recognized by Indian Gaming Association, Arizona Cardinals Continue Football Camps for Youth, Nov. 8 Midterm Elections Motivate Community Voters, AOPPYC President Attends White House Tribal Youth Summit, Phoenix Suns Honor Native American Heritage Month, Community Breaks Ground on New Police Department, Get Out The Vote Rallies Draw Candidates to Community, AOPPYC Inauguration Ushers in 2022 Cohort, Teaya Enos Advances to Assistant Director Position at GRRC, Tribal Leaders Take Historic Steps to Engage in the Nov. 8 Elections, Gov. Updated Feb 9, 2023. My Gila RiverPost Office Box 97 | Sacaton, Arizona 85147 info@gilariver.org The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. wright funeral home obituaries franklin, va; david frost jimi hendrix; Membership. (Florence, Ariz.) 1908-1948, Florence: Arizona Blade. (Florence, Ariz) (from Aug. 25, 1892 to Dec. 28, 1901) Chronicling America, Gila Bulletin, 1945 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Gila Co-Op News, 1943 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Gila News Courier 09/12/1942 to 09/05/1945 Genealogy Bank, Gila News-Courier, 1942 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Relocator News Week, 1943-194? Funeral arrangements are being handled by J. Warren Mortuary in Casa Grande. Thomas Lucero, Jr., of Safford, quietly passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at the age of 80. (Sacaton (Ariz.)) 1960s-1960s, Sacaton: Pima Maricopa Echo. in the O'otham language, ITCA hosts Tribal Leaders Water Policy Summit at Wild Horse Pass, AAGASomething to be told or talked about, Youth find their voice at 2017 Gila River Youth Conference, Despite heat wave, local skaters participate in Go Skateboarding Day 2017, DEQ promotes awareness about their Air Monitoring Network, Student sees bright future in Gila River Indian Community agriculture, Mens Health Awareness campaign provides leadership and training, SRPMIC traditional Pee Posh potter gives workshop at HHC, Dale Ohnmeiss is the new Director of the Department of Environmental Quality, Long time Community educator, John Timmons, to retire after 33 years, Tribal Education Department congratulates Culture and Language Cohort, Gila River students grab top placings at robotics tournament, Fund Provides Recourse to Native American Veterans Improperly Taxed, Elderly Services Program hosts caregiver training, Daily prize incentivereinforces good behavior at SMS, Yes and No Questions in the Ootham language, Food distributors recognized at Huhugam Heritage Center, District 3 elder complex upgraded with weatherization improvements, Gila River Police Department issues body cams to officers, Keep Community children safe by obeying school bus laws, HOME PLATE FROM JAPANESE-AMERICAN CONCENTRATION CAMP ON DISPLAY IN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME, Dist. Dept. He graduated from Trinity University in 1962, and enlisted in the United States Army, rising to the rank of First Lieutenant. She completed eight years of school. She was one of 10 cherished children. In 1977, Rod was appointed by the Gila River Community Council to serve as General Counsel for the Gila River Indian Community. Stephen Roe Lewis Addresses Arizonas American Indian History of Education, Native Health introduces new medical and behavioral health facility, Gila River Indian Community celebrates the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to deny certiorari in the Carter v. Sweeney Indian Child Welfare Act attack, Gila Crossing Community School Celebrates 8th Grade Promotion in Big Way, Sacaton Middle School presents the class of 2019 at eighth grade promotion, Gila River Skate Parks, Leading Example for Future Skate Parks, Gov. She was 81 years old. Note: Affiliate links are used within the directory on this site and a small contribution goes to the website for some purchases made. The Gila River Police Department said an officer-involved shooting occurred on Friday afternoon. He completed training to become certified as an Airborne Ranger, the Army’s elite corp of Warriors, and was honorably discharged. Election Day is May 2, polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rodney B. Lewis takes seat on CAWCD Board, ASU Del Webb School presents adobe brick designs for home building, GRPD invites Community to join them in physical training exercises, GRIC employees recognized at Team CSD Day 2017 event, University of Arizona hosts water conservation conference, Tribal Education to promote reading with Community Youth Grant, Kuavol, aka Wolfberry, takes center stage at Dist. Cook Memorial Church fire, Community members learn about healthy eating at nutrition health fair in Sacaton, HerSpecTive Womens conference brings together women in GRIC, Gov. Arrangments are cared for by McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740. Gila Co-Op News, 1943 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers . He completed training to become certified as an Airborne Ranger, the Armys elite corp of Warriors, and was honorably discharged. Obituaries - J. Warren Funeral GRIC among 17 tribes to recieve $492 million settlement from U.S. government, Owens Valley Water Commission visits GRIC and tour canals, DEQ hosts workshop on climate change and its affect on the world and GRIC, Huhugam Heritage Center plans expansion project to spotlight history, Every Native Vote Counts: 2016 National Election right around the corner, St. Anthony's Catholic Indian Mission to host fundraiser for church, Youth Council kicks off fiscal yearwith valuable work session, GRIC presents "Years of Service Awards" to longtime workers, The Community Garden Project has given out over ninty garden boxes, Tribes interested in Gila River Farms olive groves, GRPD host carwash to help family of fallen Navajo Officer, GRIC will appeal the ruling regarding proposed freeway, GRPD looking to deter graffiti with abatement team, Gila River Farms office relocates back to Farm's area, GRIC's letter supporting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts to protect water, sacred sites, Two outreach meetings held to discuss FY2017 Budget, GRFD Shift Commander to recieve kidney transplant, National Park Service holds 'birthday celebration' at Casa Grande Ruins, Community Artist Series: Our People, Our Strength, Local veteran issues challenge to check-up on veterans, make sure they are OK, Gila River Police Department hosts Mixed Martial Arts clinic in District 5, Professionals advise the Community on preventing elder fraud, Families enjoy yoga, fun run/walk, and more at local breastfeeding awareness event, Gila River Police Dept. (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912), Arizona City Independent 05/31/2006 to Current, Arizona Sentinel, The (Arizona/United States) [Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [ Ariz.]] 23 March 1872 to 21 September 1911, Arizona sentinel (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) (from March 23, 1872 to Sept. 21, 1911), The Arizona sentinel. Promotional Ceremony Held for Marine Sgt. He is survived by his wife, Willardene Pratt Lewis, of Sacaton, a son, Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, also of Sacaton, a son, John Blaine Lewis, and a daughter, Katherine Lewis, both of Phoenix, a brother, John R. Lewis, of Scottsdale, and seven grandchildren. Lewis speaks at Mayor Kate Gallegos swearing in ceremony, 57th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Hightlights, Attorney Advances Training to Better Serve GRIC, DSO Offering to Help Community Members with Warrants, Casa Blanca Transmission Project completed in District 5, PRESS RELEASE: GRIC Stands with Federal and Tribal Parties Defending the Indian Child Welfare Act in the Fifth Circuit Brackeen V. Bernhardt Case, Gov. program and preschool, Presenters discuss ways to be smart with social media at Sacaton Family Night, May 3 vote results: Council Elections and Special Election, Community Garden Project kicks off in GRIC, Resort rebranded as Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, GRHC unveils new name for future health care facility, GRIC youth starts garden at Casa Blanca Community School, Billy Allen's A'aga: Something to be told, GRIC high school students learn about tribal government, Native Hawaiians visit with songs and blessings, GRPD teaches women's self-defense classes, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 sponsors youth bull riders, Shaolin Monks share the art of Kung Fu at Blackwater Community School, Sexual Assault Awareness Day event promotes awareness, education and resources. Pinal County AZ Newspapers and Obituaries - LDS Genealogy Rodney Blaine Lewis Obituary Gila River Indian Community Employee Email. The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide . Engel died on Saturday after serving with the department and the Hazardous Materials team for seven years. NOTE: Additional records that apply to Pinal County are also on the Arizona Newspapers and Obituaries page. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1928-1929, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Valley Dispatch. Lewis speaks at historic graduation for Coolidge High School, Gila River Police Department K9s train for service, Ootham New Year Celebration scheduled for June 17-18 in Sacaton, Gila Crossing Community promotes eighth grade class of 2017, Sacaton Middle School promotes 47 students on to high school, Donna Apodaca is Governors Employee of the Month for April, Agreement prevents further gaming expansion in Metro Phoenix, Sacaton Middle School teacher receives special recognition, Phoenix Zoo continues conservation with shared gaming revenue, Council of Elders hosts Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, Students recognized at 2017 Chief Azul Scholar & Citizenship Award Banquet, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take public comment at Loop 202 hearing, Westend baby bald eagle hatches; eaglet outfitted with GPS transmitter, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 hosts luncheon in Marine's honor, Gila River PoliceDepartment Incident Logs, Off reservation boarding schools taking applications for 2017-2018 school year, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital's main entrance and north parking under construction, Senators Push Back on Executive Order to Review National Monuments, Sacaton Elementary students have a "veggie venture" at Central Arizona College, Sexual Assault Awareness event proclaims "All Life is Sacred", Young Leaders Annual Meeting group tours Gila River Sand & Gravel plant, Community argues before Arizona Supreme Court in ICWA case, GRIC announces water conservation partnership, Firefighters honored for twenty years of service, Sacaton Middle School hosts first Robotics competition, GRIC dancer gains more experience in ballet productions, Federal court tosses class action lawsuit against ICWA, Elders enjoy a day of games and prizes at HHCs 3rd Annual Elders Appreciation Day, AAGA Something to be told: On Ootham Farming, Students get hands-on learning with the Gila River Close Up Program, Workshops focus on translating cancer info into the Ootham language, Debbie Yazza is Governors Employee of the Month for March, Blackwater Convenience Store Under Construction, HHC Hosts Chalk Art Event for First Friday, Sac City Throwdown Brings out Talented Youth, Chief Azul Scholar Awards Program and Citizenship Awards Deadline is March 31, Nozomi Park Kiosk Describes Life for Japanese Internees and Their Love of Baseball, Huge crowds attend the 72nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade, Gila River Royalty says farewell to 2016-2017 term, Harlan Bohnee, farmer, community leader, passes away at 81, Gila Crossing Community School students hear presentation from Kaity's Way, GRIC will argue before AZ Supreme Court in ICWA case, Community Council election is May 2, candidates must declare by March 6, Gila River Police Department Inicdent Logs, AmeriCorps office opens at Hu Hu Kam Memorial, Ira H. HayesAmerican Legion Post 84 hosts banquet to honor Iwo Jima, Over 200 participate in Iwo Jima 8K & 2 Mile Walk, 120 Sacaton Middle School students graduate from G.R.E.A.T.