Gila River Indian Community. More than 850 Families Get Special Deliveries for . Mr. Lewis legal career was marked by many "firsts," and by many outstanding achievements. She was one of 10 cherished children. Gila River Indian News. Death and marriage notices may appear earlier. All rights reserved.. Lewis addresses combating COVID-19 in June 12 video update, Sen. McSally and Secretary Bernhardt make official visit to GRIC, Coolidge High School presents diplomas to GRIC grads, Ootham Veterans distribute boxes to vets during COVID-19 pandemic, Coronavirus update: GRIC partial closure continues, testing increases, more cases for other tribes, GCCS ends academic year with promotion parade, GRIC swears-in Community Council representatives and Chief Judge, Gila River Indian Community distributes masks to members, Congressman Tom O'Halleran visits COVID-19 test site, Gila River Hotels & Casinos open after closure, Huhugam Heritage Center: Telling time in O'otham, UNITY names two you representing GRIC for 25 under 25 award, Gila River Fire Department and BIA battle Lone Butte Fire, ASU mater's graduate finds her calling in social work, Netflix documentary features Michelle Obama at the Huhugam Heritage Center in 2019, Local First Arizona will highlight GRIC's Nutrition Coalition, GRIC and other tribes continue to adjust during coronavirus outbreak, President re-signs Missing and Murdered American Indian and Alaska Natives proclamation, Gila River Indian Community increases testing capabilities, GRIC schools will still honor class of 2020, District 3 Head Start holds a social distancing parade for children, MAR-5 Interpretive Trail highlighted in Parade.com feature, Gila River Indian Community continues in efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus, Gila River Hotels & Casinos extends closure until May 15, 2020, P-MIP receives grant from USDA for canal project, First analyzer arrives in the Gila River Indian Community, School meal program remains a priority during school closures, Community Council Election, Special Chief Judge Election, May 5, Executive Office announces per capita amounts, no check pickups, Pandemic continues as tribes put measures in place to slow the spread, GRIC distributes groceries to Districts in Community-wide food distribution, Gardening and getting outdoors during the pandemic, Community members finding ways to cope during COVID-19, Gila River Indian Community to provide direct relief payments to community members, GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOS - WILD HORSE PASS, LONE BUTTE AND VEE QUIVA EXTENDS CORONAVIRUS CLOSURE UNTIL APRIL 30, $2 trillion relief bill will aid American economy during coronavirus outbreak, Letter to the Gila River Indian Community from Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, Students and families are adjusting as the coronavirus outbreak worsens, Community Services and Public Safety addressing needs, Health care officials responding to crisis, Gila River Hotels & Casinos Donates $60,000 Worth of Food and Supplies to Gila River Indian Community, Mul-Chu-Tha: Elders and Veterans recognized at Community Day, Brenda Robertson honored at Cultural Circle, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva Casinos Now Serving Ootham Cuisine, Sacaton girls basketball team play in championship, Gila River commemorates 75 years at Iwo Jima Flag Raising parade, Miss and Jr. Miss Gila River crowned in District 4, Stacey Abrams discusses voter mobilization and the 2020 Census in GRIC, Skyline girls basketball team wins CAA state championship, Gila River Royalty 2019-2020 bids farewell in District 5 among family and friends, Forest Lakes Fire District thanks GRIC for assistance at presentation, Outgoing royalty spend time with Gov. Note: Affiliate links are used within the directory on this site and a small contribution goes to the website for some purchases made. | Terms recognizes GRIC high school and college grads, JOM Advisors host farewell breakfast for Coolidge seniors and CAP students, In loving memory of Yvonne Jose (1984-2015), NARD brings traditional dance, music, and culture to Chase Field, Special veterans brunch held at Wild Horse Pass, Gila River Indian News summer intern introduction, Ira H. Hayes Post 84 Officers sworn in during special ceremony, GRICUA sends three young women to 2016 Washington Youth Tour, Gila River Police Department swears in seven officers, Ootham veterans host meeting regarding Vietnam memorial, Congratulations Gila River Indian Community Graduates, Sacaton Middle School students create street signs for GRIC, Demonstrations bring new life to traditional foods, Blackwater student earns bachelors degree from U of A, High School Junior planning to attend GCU, Pee Posh speakers work with linguist to develop Pee Posh dictionary, GRPD May COMPSTAT report, next meeting on June 23, Eighth graders say goodbye to Sacaton Middle School, Gila Crossing Community School promotes eighth grade class, Ottawa Univ. Lewis and GRIC royalty share farewell breakfast with Coolidge seniors, CAP moves forward with Drought Contingency Plan at board meeting, Tribal Education invites students and families for Chief Azul awards, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls honored at the Arizona State Capitol, GRIC students walk at Arizona State University American Indian Convocation, Students tour MAR5 Interpretive Trail led by Department of Environmental Quality, Gila River Police Department Participates in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, Gov. He had brown dreadlocks and was found wearing red FUBU pants, a HUF shirt and a red Gildan sweater, according to the Facebook post. My Gila RiverPost Office Box 97 | Sacaton, Arizona 85147 info@gilariver.org (Ray, Ariz.) 1910-1920, Sacaton: Calendar Stick. Glow-in-the-Dark Volleyball Tournament Kicks off Road to Trail of Doom, Phoenix Rising FC Match Celebrates GRIC, Indigenous Peoples Day, Fitness community prepares for Day of the Deadlift. 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. After several months of declining health, Evans died peacefully with his children , Senator Kelly welcomes commerces first steps to implement his CHIPS law, Book sale to help build new Pima Public Library, Alleged drunk driver tussles with an off-duty cop on road, Safford Police assist wandering child before winter storm. Obituaries - J. Warren Funeral 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 viewingfor Thomas will be held on Sunday evening, Oct. 17, from 5 until 6 p.m. at the McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel, followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. About the preserve. (San Manuel, Ariz.) 1953-Current, Superior: Superior Sun. | Terms Mr. Lewis was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 15, 1940. P.O. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1912-1914, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Valley Dispatch and Casa Grande Times. District of Arizona (602) 514-7500. 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. 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. Funeral arrangements are being handled by J. Warren Mortuary in Casa Grande. Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1994-2000, Apache Junction: Arizona Territorial. Most recently, Mr. Lewis was appointed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to the Board of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District. She was one of 10 cherished children. All rights reserved. According to the US Newspaper Directory, the following newspapers were printed in this county, so there may be paper or microfilm copies available. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1983-Current, Apache Junction: Apache Junction News. Gila definition, a river flowing W from SW New Mexico across S Arizona to the Colorado River. Frances was the first of , TweetPinShareOur beloved, Eddie Joe Saiz, of Pima, Arizona, died Jan. 25, 2023, at the age of 58 in Phoenix, Arizona.He was born on June 26, 1964, to Clara Peru Saiz , TweetPinShareAnna Bailon Saucedo was born in Tyrone, New Mexico on March 25, 1928, to Jose G. Bailon and Josefa Cabrera. Her , TweetPinShareEvans Rope Sr., of Bylas, Arizona passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the age of 86. 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. New Santan Mountain Casino opens in 2023 | Updates 2023 - 500 Nations Steven was born on Dec. 18, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan to William Maher and Doris Atwater Maher. Jessica Goodwin, 28, Who Vanished Found in Critical Condition on Gila (Maricopa, Ariz.) 1996-Current, Oracle: Oracle. Lewis, Sen. Sinema Discuss Water Issues at ITCA Roundtable, GRIC Featured in New Exhibit at the Heard Museum, GRIC Member Collects Christmas Donations for Ootham in Mexico, Revolt Run Returns, Honors Ootham Revolt of 1751, GRIC Member Launches Save Our Stages Concert Series, Jiviik Siiki Completes New York City Marathon. Lewis, who was 17 at the . (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1918-1928, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Dispatch. Gila River Relocation Center - National Park Service Casa Grande - Mountain View Cemetery Phone: (520) 374-2000 15506 Skyway Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ 85193. To stay anonymous, contact the Silent Witness line at 520-562-7144. NEW YORK Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film "One Million Years B.C." would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and '70s, has died. (Florence, Ariz.) 1908-1948, Florence: Arizona Blade. More than 100 horses were seen at about noon under the bridge. Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY - Four undocumented aliens were apprehended after a police pursuit on Feb. 19, however, an alleged smuggler got away. AUO (Sacaton, Ariz.) 1985-1997, Sacaton: Gila River News. The thought of navigating the wild Gila by packraft, for perhaps the last time . 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. Lewis is recognized as an Honorary Champion for Change in D.C. Gila Crossing Community School Eagles boys basketball go 10-0, Ira Hayes Post and Auxiliary Unit bring Valentines to Caring House, Native chef gives culinary workshop in D4, Blackwater Community School is making progress on new replacement school project, Huhugam Heritage Center unveils newly renovated museum building, Senate candidate Mark Kelly visits Community, tours MAR5, Youth inspired at Nike N7 Jr. Hobbs. He also represented the Gila River Farms during that time. Rodney Blaine Lewis Obituary View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Billy Thomas FranklinJuly 4, 1941 - March 1, 2023Billy Thomas Franklin, 81, entered into his heavenly home on March 1, 2023. He has been recognized widely by the legal community for excellence in his field, as well as for his dedication, integrity and commitment to public service. (Florence, Ariz.) 1942-1940s, Maricopa: Ak-Chin O'odham Runner. What is the Tribal Constitution Reform Project and what influence has it had on the upcoming vote? February 28, 2023. Joye Larson Smith passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born to James Milas Larson and Katie Agnes Welker on July 10, 1929. Obituary Notices March 2, 2023. She completed eight years of school. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 2000-Current, Casa Grande: Eleven Mile News. Rod opened the first legal services office on the Gila River Indian Reservation and represented tribal members all across the reservation for several years. Visit www.mygilariver.com the Community's online resource for GRIC related information. TweetPinShareAgeda (Corona) Lucero, lovingly known as Aggie, was born Feb. 28, 1943, in San Patricio, New Mexico, to Maximiano and Bresellia Corona. Sacaton Gang Member Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for First Degree Mr. Lewis was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 15, 1940. The site is on Gila River Indian Tribal land. Thereafter he became a legal and policy consultant for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP where he successfully represented the Crow Tribe of Montana and the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians in California, in their fights to regain their water rights. Gila River tribe will expand broadband connections with federal money With the assistance of the G.I. A deputy was initially dispatched to the area of the first boat ramp in the Gila Box of the Gila River at about 11:44 a.m. after a man who had taken his dogs for a walk noticed Gonzalez in the river. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook. And indeed he did. All rights reserved. (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) (from May 2, 1878 to Sept. 1, 1907) Chronicling America, Daily Arizona Silver Belt(1878-1979) Newspaper Archive, Globe Arizona Record, 1913-1979 Newspaper Archive, Globe Arizona Silver Belt(1903-1979) Newspaper Archive, Globe Daily Arizona Silver Belt, 1907-1912 Newspaper Archive, Copper Basin News, 2005-2009 Google News Archive, Copper Basin News 09/12/2001 to Current Genealogy Bank, Copper Basin News 1901, 2006-2020 Small Town Papers, The Superior Sun 2006-2020 Small Town Papers, Communicator 10/17/2009 to 02/09/2013 Genealogy Bank, Maricopa Monitor 12/23/2003 to Current Genealogy Bank, Drill 05/29/1880 to 08/14/1880 Genealogy Bank, Arizona Copper Camp 1915-1920 Arizona Memory Project, Arizona Copper Camp 1915-1920 Newspapers.com, The Arizona copper camp. 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. Sign up and join the fun at Gila River Resort Online Casino Zinke, Student intern joins GRIN for summer employment, Gila Crossing students get day of science at Camp Amazon STEM Program, Tribal Education holds Graduation Recognition Banquet for GRIC grads, Over 200 get active for annual Summer Youth Fitness Fun Day, Gov. Tammy Sixkiller, a member of Gila River Indian Community, passed away May 28, 2017. By MARK KENNEDY Associated Press. The . To stay anonymous, contact . Stephen Roe Lewis attends Water Summit at the White House as part of World Water Day, Community members share stories, prayers at Cancer Awareness Day, The Lights of the World Chinese Lantern Festival is coming to the Gila River Indian Community this winter, Your Vote Counts: Special election on proposed constitutional amendments, May 3, Oriana Apkaw sets sights on year ahead as Miss Gila River, Deirdre Copperfield looks to make her mark as Jr. Miss, Former MLB catcher, Hall of Fame broadcaster and local philanthropist Joe Garagiola dies at 90, Community skateboarders keep the scene alive in GRIC, GRIC Files Lawsuit vs. Veterans Administration Seeking Better Care for Military Veterans, Gila River Indian Community Press Statement of Ninth Circuit Court Decision in Tohono O'odham Casino Lawsuit, Sen. Begay visits Council, discusses bid for Congress, DEQ updating reclaimed and wastewater ordinance for the Community, FMA Live! He was the first Gila River tribal member to ever serve as his own Tribes General Counsel. Dora was born in Morenci, Arizona to Lionel and Elfida , TweetPinShareDeborah Lunt Garcia entered into rest on Dec. 15, 2022. The department shared the following on Facebook, thanking him for his service and contribution to the community: Funeral arrangements have not been publicly announced. Lewis Attends 56th Arizona Legislature Opening Day, Gov. Golf Experience at the Whirlwind Golf Club, Parade and activities all set for 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Flag raising, Crisis Response Team is looking for volunteers to assist individuals and families, Mentors assist St. Peter Indian Mission school students with underwater robots, U.S. Census Bureau is hiring positions for the 2020 Census, Sandra Day OConnor College of Law hosts Wiring the Rez conference, Groups venture into GRIC for 21st Annual Winter Bird Count, Youth Council hosts about 40 youth for extensive roundtable discussion, Leaders attend the 25th Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, Gov. Gila National Forest - Home The revival of this small segment of the 649-mile (1045-kilometer) Gila River, which has served the tribes that make up the Gila River Indian Community the Akimel O'odham (Pima) and the Pee . PHOENIXU.S. TED Culture & Language Program concludes sewing class, Yes to Life! Lewis speaks at University of Arizona's Native Nations Institute, Tribal Recreation kicks off New Year with lights, rhythm and Zumba, GRIC youth attend work sessions during Tribes Legislative Day at Capitol, Elderly Services Coordinator introduced at Elderly Concerns Meeting, two elders also honored, DEQ project brings back Native fish to local pond, Arizona State Legislature opens with ceremony and State of the State address, Hunters show up for rabbit hunt on New Year's Eve, HUD Office of Native American Program tours Gila River Health Care Dental Expansion, A'AGA Something to be told or talked about, The Gila River Indian Community joins in the holiday cheer with events, Jr. Miss Gila River brings together GRIC youth and elders, GRICs water settlement remembered at the 2019 Water Rights Day Celebration, Relay run brings water from Gila River as part of Water Rights Day, Cowboy Christmas illuminates Sacaton like a neon moon, Masaji Mas Inoshita is honored at Memorial Park, MADD begins campaign to tie red ribbons on car antennas, Teams from GRIC participate in FIRST LEGO League robotics comp, Miss Gila River joins Ak-Chin Christmas parade, GRIC makes proclamation in honor of elders at Annual Elders Day, Gov.