In-person wellness activities resume for Tribal Health Dept. She was one of 10 cherished children. February 28, 2023. Rodney Blaine ("Rod") Lewis, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, and a ground-breaking attorney and brilliant advocate for the rights of Native Americans, has passed away. Gila River Indian Community News. Course Of The Gila River Three hikers are hiking through the Middle Fork Gila River in Gila National Forest, New Mexico. Jan 25, 2023. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1912-1914, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Valley Dispatch and Casa Grande Times. Lewis signs Start By Believing Proclamation, Veteran groups honor Iwo Jima Anniversary, 71st Annual Iwo Jima Flag Raising Anniversary Parade, NHRA at WHP Motorsports Park wows racing fans, Local Coffee shop takes off in Komatke Health Center, Blackwater Community School says thank you at Council meeting for Christmas gifts, SMS receive benches, picnic tables, mentorship from Honeywell, Students show off their stuff at science fair, As the tax deadline looms, tax scammers target potential victims, Sacaton Schools host Family Reading Night for students, parents and teachers, GRPD promotes Start By Believing campaign, Goodyear improves emergency services with GRIC grant, DPW utility tech wins Governors Employee of the Month for January, Gila River royalty hosts farewell banquet, Procession and blessing honors Chief Antonio Azule, HUD awards GRIC over $7.6 million in housing block grant, GRIC membership increases by 300 according to latest count, FY 2017 Proposed Budget increases funding for Tribal communities, Gila River sports leagues growing in popularity, Pony Express invites GRIC to 2016 Cowboy Days and Oodham Tash, St. Peter Indian Mission School students offer song and dances at Council Meeting, Crime Victims Services Event Sheds Light on Teen Dating Violence, Coyotes donate to Gila Crossing STEM and Robotics program, Alice, trusted pet and companion, uplifts GRIC couple, Gila River Transit begins service in Sacaton, Kevin Lewis, Kai Restaurants sommelier and wine director, finds passion in fine dining, Elders' Chair Volleyball Tourney, Fierce but Fun, Meet the GRINs newest Community Newsperson, Robert Miguel named Ak-Chin Chairman, Delia Carlyle Vice-Chair, CSD running events promote health and wellness in the Community, Robotics STEM Club a Hit at Sacaton Middle School, Huhugam Heritage Center hosts winter storytelling night, Arizona tribal leaders convene at the State Capitol for Tribal Legislative Day, Two GRIC dancers featured in Ballet Arizonas Nutcracker, New GRIN website design improved for mobile users, Gov. 630 miles (1,015 km) long. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1918-1928, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Dispatch. Gila River Indian Community. He started school at Sacaton Public School, on the Gila River Indian Reservation, and later graduated from North Phoenix High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player known as "Hot Rod." New Santan Mountain Casino opens in 2023 | Updates 2023 - 500 Nations HHCs Ootham Language Lesson: How many are there? TweetPinShareAgeda (Corona) Lucero, lovingly known as Aggie, was born Feb. 28, 1943, in San Patricio, New Mexico, to Maximiano and Bresellia Corona. Director: From Turtle Moutain to Gila River, Thank you letter from Gila River Stand With Standing Rock. (Ray, Ariz.) 1910-1920, Sacaton: Calendar Stick. He was a true Warrior who fought tirelessly for the rights of his own people, as well as for Native Americans throughout the Country. 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. Hollywood sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82. Stephen Roe Lewis on the sentencing of a former Blackwater Community School teacher, The Gila River Indian Community mourns the loss of former U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51, the Womens Auxiliary Unit 51 and District 1 hosts Veterans Day celebration, Community members offer input in Governors Sustainable Housing Plan, George'sChingon Kitchen coming to Vee Quiva, Heard Museum recognizes veterans and families at sunset tribute, Gila River Indian Community members see traditional house designs come to life, Tribal experts meet at Construction in Indian Country Conference, Urban Giff honored, ASU hosts Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference, Pony Express Ride promotes Gilbert Days Rodeo in Sacaton, Employees with 20-plus years recognized at Years of Service Awards, ASUs AISSS hosts lecture on preserving cultural traditions, Parade, activities and entertainment make up 153rd Annual Mustering In Day, 7th Annual Community Wellness Night held in District 4, Grandparents visit school for National Grandparents Day, Human Resources gives updates at management meeting, Gila River Hotels & Casinos announce partnership with ASU, Space Camp students present at Community Council, A Family Perspective- The man who made us proud Darn right he is a Wildcat, Community Working to Prevent Suicides: September is Suicide Prevention Month, GRPD officer teaches important lessons in childrens books, Youth wins big at the White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo, GRIC Emergency Manager named Emergency Manager of the Year, Rep. OHalleran visits Redtail Hawk and Gila Crossing Community School, Department of Environmental Quality fuels crews restoring forests in Colorado, GRPD spends day with Akimel Oodham Pee-Posh Youth Council, Culture and language teachers support each other in education and learning, GRIC leadership visits RegionalFire & Rescue, Six youth represent Hashan-Kehk at the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, Youth baseball takes center stage at NARD and inter-tribal tourney, May 1 winners begin their terms on council, Family of the late Mathew B. Juan attends 100 year celebration, GRIC Environmental Health Program Reminds of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, DEQ clears debri s and thick brush on Rose street to increase safety, DEQ sets up booth at the Governance Center to present air quality data, Cultural Resource Management Program takes home award in archaeology, Gov. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Julian "Pete" OsborneJuly 24, 1933 - February 28, 2023Julian "Pete" Osborne, 89, went to be with our heavenly father on February 28, 2023, after a le Casa Grande - Mountain View Chapel & Crematorium 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. Fish & Wildlife, District 2 Multipurpose Building wins architecture awards, Arizona Cardinals highlight partnership with GRIC, GRFD Honors Staff with 20 Years of Service, Fitness Instructor named Employee of the Year, Pimmex visits RPY with shoes for Christmas, Revolution Cheer Raises Gifts for Holidays, P.O. (Eloy, Ariz.) 1967-Current, Eloy: Enterprise. | Terms SMS students graduate from D.A.R.E. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, James "Sonny Boy" Albert Hughes Jr.James "Sonny Boy" Albert Hughes Jr., 77, of 162 New Haven Church Road, Milton, N.C., passed away on Thursday, Febr A herd of wild horses running in the chilly Wednesday-morning weather caused commuters on State Route 347 to stop or slow to take a look near the Gila River Bridge. Lewis joins panel with state and tribal leaders at congressional conference, Get ready to shred at skating event honoring Mustering-In Day, Experts discuss Native Cosmology at Native Cosmos presentation at the Heard Museum, DEQ monitors cultural significant locations during Verde Fire near Ft. McDowell reservation, ASU law students give a presentation on the health and policy stances of candidates, Gila River Indian Community applauds decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act, Congressman Who Supported Construction of New School, Visits Students, Gila Crossing Guitar Donation from Community Partner Relentless Beats, Gila River Flag Football Teams Take to the Field at AZ Cardinals Preseason Opener, Marine Recognized for Heroism on Battlefield in WWII, Fire Center plays crucial role in management of wildfires, 15th Annual Teacher In-Service Kicks Off New School Year, Community Recognizes Native Right to Vote, Tribal Educations introduces space camp students at Community Council, Governor Ducey Signs House Bill Establishing Committee, Storytelling goes digital at Nutrition Coalition and ITCA workshop, Substance abuse counselor retires after 25, says time, 'flew by', The Gila River Indian Community welcomes state treasurer Kimberly Yee, GRIC member shares win for UNITY business plan competition, Families attend End of Summer Bash at District 6 for run, food and giveaways, VFSO is hosting 3rd Annual veterans conference, Aug. 31, Use caution as monsoon storms finally arrive in the Gila River Indian Community, Gila River's Got Talent puts GRIC members in the spotlight at MGR hosted event, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona gives "Big Thanks" to GRPD officer, WIOA holds banquet following successful summer program, GRIC teams and athletes compete in Piestewa Games, New Gila Crossing Community School unveiled at ribbon cutting ceremony, Language workshop provides ways to apply traditional language, Tribal health department is monitoring the presence of West Nile, Annual District 7 Mustering-in celebration is right around the corner, NABI brings players from Mexico to play exhibition game and visit GRIC, Adulthood: 'O'e oi heg sapokam himthag, "Follow the Good Way", District 4 gets their first impression of new facility, Huhugam Heritage Center introduction to horses program, Recreation tournaments and activities for competitors and families will be underway soon, AILDI's forty years is celebrated with an O'otham poetry reading at the University of Arizona, Annual O'otham New Year Celebration held in Sacaton, Students in the GRIUA's summer STEAM program tour centers of learning and exploring, Brandon G. Enos Educational Foundation awards GRIC students, Tatanka Means inspires Akimel O'otham and Pee Posh Youth, Youth gather at the annual AOPPYC Youth Conference, Gila River Hotels & Casinos marks 25 years with special luncheon, The buzzer sounds on another NABI tournament for GRIC teams and players, Carrying on Tradition: Caravan heads to District 1 for bahidaj harvest, Public safety agencies prepare for potential high-risk fire season 2019, DOI meets with tribal leaders to discuss public safety in round table, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs tours Gila Crossing Community School, Akimel O'odham/Pee Posh Youth Council Host Pee Posh Bingo in District 7, Graduates receive recognition at Tribal Education Department banquet, Students learn to be junior master gardeners, Stay cool and safe this summer in the Community, Gardening for a happier and healthier Community, Preparing for the 2019 District 1 Bahidaj Harvest, Teams set to compete in annual NABI tournament, U.S Department of the Interior visits GRIC for a round table, tours and press conference, Gila River Indian Community signs historic DCP agreements, D-backs recognize Arizona tribes with Native American Recognition Day and tournament, Gila River Ootham Vets Host Veterans Pow Wow, Annual Elders Day Conference keeps growing with larger attendance, Officer Timothy Chavez named Chief of Police of Gila River Police Department, Students have fun with science and technology at STEM-Robotics competition, GRIC highlights environmental programs at conference, District 6 Recreation Memorial Day celebration includes a walk/run and special presentations, Gov. The skeletal remains of an unidentified young man were found near Laveen on Jan. 12, and Gila River police are asking for the public's help identifying him. 0. Obituary for Ageda Lucero. Sacaton Obituaries | Local Obits for Sacaton, AZ - Legacy.com The shooting happened near Interstate 10 and Casa Blanca Road. Obituaries; Site search Search. She was 82. In 1970 Rod was appointed as a founding member of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Fund along with noted civil rights icon John R. Lewis. Lewis receives NAFOA Lifetime Achievement Award, Former Miss Gila River runs for Miss Indian Arizona, Behavioral Health Services organizes family activity with horses, Desert Vista runner sets new 5K school record in Casa Grande, Mul-Chu-Tha theme contest closes October 15, Gila River police officer retires after 20 years in the Community, Blackwater Community School receives federal funding for replacement school, Grandparents and elders visit Casa Blanca Community School, Gila River Indian Community remembers Sen. John McCain, Community members attend FY19 Budget meetings, Acting IHS director visits GRIC and tours Hau'pal Health Center, Youth competes in soap box derby championship, Vets gather at the Veteran & Family Services Conference, Over 250 participate in the Elder Summer Bash in Sacaton, GRIC educators gather for reservation-wide teacher in-service, WIOA 2018 summer cadets introduced at Community Council meeting, Gila River Indian Community applauds Feder Appeals Court dismissal of Goldwater Institute lawsuit attacking the Indian Child Welfare Act, TSS and DEQ employees win Governor's Employee of the Month award for April and May, Groundbreaking for the new GRICUA Sacaton 2 substation, Arizona Coyotes bring hockey to Boys and Girls Club in Sacaton, Federal Court victory for Community defense of its rights to Gila River, Local skate company produces first custom skate deck design, A'AGA something to be talked about or told, GRIC teams and athletes compete in the 16th Annual NABI tournament, Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gila Crossing, GRIC applauds House passage of Homelands Legislation, H.R. With the assistance of the G.I. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Reverend Roe Blaine Lewis and Sarah ("Sally") Simms Lewis, and a brother, the late Robert Roe Lewis. Only three years after being appointed as General Counsel to his Tribe, Rod successfully argued the case of Central Machinery vs. Arizona Tax Commission before the United States Supreme Court, which challenged the States taxation of tribal business transactions on the reservation. He also represented the Gila River Farms during that time. program, 79th Annual Tohono O'odam Nation Rodeo & Fair, Pacific Northwest artist paints mural in District 6 honoring O'otham and Apache, Community members can help keep GRIC safe through GRPD's new volunteer program, Obama presidency broought 'renewed era of federal-tribal relations', GRIC, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation sign agreement meant to move parties forward on drought contingency plan, Pima cotton comes back to Community after two decades, Tribes converge at State Capitol for Tribal Legislative Day, D3 Elder Honored called a "Grandmother to everyone", District 1 student receives American Indian Education Scholarship, Gila River Police rolls out online Community Crime Map, Post 84 repairs and paints damage to Japanese internment camp monument, Monument sponsored by Haskell Osife-Antone vandalized in District 1, ASU alumnus served as special agent in the FBI before working for GRIC, Waila Festival brings O'otham sister tribes together to assist students, Antonio Azul honored at 2nd Chief Azul Day, Shop with a Cop brings smiles to children for Holiday Season, Tribal Social Services hosts children for Christmas party, Volunteers wrap Christmas gifts for GRIC children, Ak-Chin Indian Community inaugurates Chairman, Vice -Chair and council, GRIC will be celebrating 55th Mul-Chu-Tha March 10-12, DEQ workshop focuses on green building in GRIC, Gila Crossing hosted on an early Christmas dinner for families, GRIC Leadership attends round table discussion with youth, WHP Motorsports Park to take over own fire and life safety operations, TERO's WIOA youth program sends Christmas cheer to Community veterans, Water Rights Day celebrates 12th Anniversary of Water Settlement Act, Gila River Indian Community Files Injunction Seeking To Stop South Mountain Freeway Construction Pending Federal Appeal, Super Hero theme leads River of Lights Parade, United In giving Luncheon highlights tribal grant funding, Standing Rock Update: Pipeling blocked for now - Water Protectors told to go home, protect themselves from the cold, Casa Grande planning for Cowboy Days & O'odham Tash, Sterling Garcia named Governor's Employee of the Year at Mix & Mingle, Community members connect with nature at the 2016 Winter Bird Count, St. Peter Indian Mission School students kick off Christmas season with carols, GRIC looking for construction innovations in tribal housing, Jolyce Armenta's journey from Komatke to Oregon and back again, GRIC disappointed by judge's ruling on Loop 202 freeway injunction, Women's Prayer Run unites women together in sisterhood, Youth Council Inauguration ushers in new members, Red Ribbon Week teaches kids about healthy choices, Gila River Indian Community joins Lake Mead conservation effort, Growing the Legacy of Native American Leadership in Science and Technology, Campers ordered to vacate Moadag Thadiwa site following Council motion, Native Vote Election Protection promoting hotline for Native voters, Community recognized at Cardinals home game against Seattle, Governance Center gets in the Halloween spirit on Oct. 27, Halloween comes in all sizes in District 5, Robosaurus conquers WHP Motorsports Park at Mega Monster Madness, Families and children enjoy annual Trail of Doom in Sacaton, GRPD and Prevention Coalition collaborate for scary Halloween fun, HUD Director Castro visits GRIC for conference at Sheraton Grand, Community members look for opportunities at E&T Career Fair, DRS Luncheon celebrates retirement of three employees, Community hosts fair for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Arizona's Run for the Fallen honors two GRIC members for sacrifice, An urban Community member gives a "Shout-Out" to all, Excerpt of Gov. Obituary Notices | GilaValleyCentral.Net Gila River, river rising in southwestern New Mexico, U.S., in the Elk Mountains, near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Evelyn was 81. Tammy spent her work life as a . Be sure to search the newspapers in the town/city where your ancestor lived, as well as the surrounding area. T he Gila River Indian Community and a Scottsdale development company are poised to begin work on a 3,300-acre sports and entertainment complex at Wild Horse Pass.. Sunbelt Holdings President John Graham said the development, located just south of the Loop 202-I-10 intersection, will fill a "missing corner" of the East Valley with additional hotels, a wellness center, an event center, an . GRIC Elderly Services Information: 55 years old and older? Box 97 | Sacaton, AZ 85147 info@gilariver.org. (Eloy, Ariz.) 1958-1967, Florence: Arizona Blade and the Florence Tribune. He has received life-time achievement awards from the State Bar of Arizona, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Native American Bar Association. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Billy Thomas FranklinJuly 4, 1941 - March 1, 2023Billy Thomas Franklin, 81, entered into his heavenly home on March 1, 2023. Lewis comments on deals to replace NGS power at CAWCD board meeting, Stakeholders gather for morning blessing at the site of the new Gila Crossing Community School, GRIC attorneys arguein federal appeals courtto protect Native children, uphold ICWA, MMA fighter competes in rematch at Wild Horse Pass Hotel& Casino, Tribal Education honors GRIC students at annual Chief Azul awards banquet, Ten GRIC students graduate from Arizona State University, Educational Preserve coming to MAR 5 site, Community gives feedback on plans for new Gila Crossing school, Crime Victims Services host sexual assault awareness event in District 2, The Town of Gilbert honors the late Rodney Lewis with a resolution, Gila Crossing Fourth Grade Banquet consists of agriculture presentations, House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Testimony of Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, District 2 and District 5 get their custom miniature libraries, Elders, veterans, and youth honored at Community Day, Annual parade brings fanfare to Community, Tribal Education Collaborates with Artist to Promote Reading, Four promoted at Gila River Fire Department ceremony at Shelde Building, U.S. EPA Awards Funding to the Community to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Children learn about physical activity at Cardinals Kid Camp in D6, GRIC and ASU Partner in Building Sustainable Housing Projects, Subcommittee holds legislative hearing on tribal lands bill, Youth learn about government and tribal issues in Close Up, June date eyed for annual Native American Day in the state of Arizona, Gov.