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. Tammy Sixkiller, a member of Gila River Indian Community, passed away May 28, 2017. GRIC office support staff honored at Administrative Professionals Day event, Native American financial officers host conference at Wild Horse Pass, GRIC members look for options at College Night in District 2, AmeriCorps establishes peer support group for women in District 6, Long-time employee recognized at Quarterly Management Meeting, Mall Security Professional earns respected employee award, Governor's Employees of the Month for February, March and April, The GRIC Constitution: Past, Present and Future. Rod opened the first legal services office on the Gila River Indian Reservation and represented tribal members all across the reservation for several years. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 e. Main Street, Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740,www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com. Visit the Community's government website at GilaRiver.org. | Terms Evelyn Louise Falkner. (Florence, Ariz.) 1908-1948, Florence: Arizona Blade. Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Apache Junction Apache Sentinel(1943-1945), Apache Junction-Gold Canyon Independent 11/13/2007 to Current, Chandler Independent 10/20/2010 to 03/30/2011, Queen Creek Independent 01/30/2008 to Current, Oasis (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912), The oasis. Box 97 | Sacaton, AZ 85147 info@gilariver.org. 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. Arrangements are beingcared for by McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740. 0:00. 1 person hospitalized after shooting at Peoria gas station, Man arrested in connection with deadly January shooting in Phoenix, Man arrested after allegedly killing 8-year-old in hit and run in Phoenix, Man dead after early morning single-vehicle crash in Tempe, Man dead after overnight shooting involving police in Tucson. He retired as General Counsel to the Gila River Indian Community in 2007. (Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 and the Pechanga Band of Luiseo Water Rights Settlement Act of 2016.) Undocumented aliens apprehended but smuggler escapes. Close. 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. He was the first Native American lawyer ever to argue a case before the United States Supreme Court, and win. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. 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. (Arizona City, Ariz.) 1978-Current, Arizona City: Arizona City-Sun. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1918-1928, Casa Grande: Cg Times. Lewis Honored at Silver and Turquoise Ball, Social Gatherings Offers Cultural Teachings for GRIC Youth, TRW Trail of Doom Gathers Thousands for Frightful Time, GRIC Declares Oct. 10 Porter and Johnson Day, Art, Music & More Showcased at Indigenous Peoples Day Phoenix Fest, Restoring the Balance Exhibits GRIC Artists Work, DNC Chair Visits GRIC to Discuss Elections with Leaders, Voter Registration Events Begin in Community, Miss Indian Arizona Looks Back at 2021-22 Reign, ADOT Holds Public Hearing on I-10 Expansion. Lewis, who was 17 at the . 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. 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. program, Artist brings life and color back to Sacaton schools, Huhugam Heritage Center: Turing action into tools with the O'otham suffix-kud, SMS wins Superstition Athletic League Boys Basketball Title, Sac City Jam brings exciting hoops action to GRIC, 54th annual Mul-chu-tha fair & rodeo Cultural Circle, 54th annual Mul-chu-tha fair & rodeo Rodeo, Secure Your Will with the GRIC Enrollment Department, GRFD 'Team Turbo' donates to 100 Club following half marathon, Annual Cancer Awareness Day continues to provide Community members with a chance to share experiences, WHP rolls out the red carpet for NIGA Chairman's Welcome, Community Council Tours Mobile Unit for Veterans, The Force Awakens at Annual River of Lights Parade in Sacaton, Korean War Veteran: Honored That I Could Serve My Country, Wildlife Organization gets Support from GRIC, Phoenix Indian Center presents leadership awards, District 5 Special Election Unofficial Results, Sacaton students get active at health and wellness day, Eddie Thomas retires from Headstart after 40 years. District of Arizona (602) 514-7500. She was Sign up and join the fun at Gila River Resort Online Casino (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) (from May 2, 1878 to Sept. 1, 1907), Globe Daily Arizona Silver Belt, 1907-1912, The Arizona copper camp. (Superior, Ariz.) 1918-Current. Gila River Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder. He was the first Native American ever appointed to sit on this prestigious Board. Access GRIC employee email here. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1992-1994, Apache Junction: Mobile Messenger. 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 . He had brown dreadlocks and was found wearing red FUBU pants, a HUF shirt and a red Gildan sweater, according to the Facebook post. Construction will take 18-24 months with the grand opening . 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. Details. On Feb. 17, 2014, Renteria shot and killed a fellow member of the Gila River Indian Community. 0. Funeral arrangements are being handled by J. Warren Mortuary in Casa Grande. Latest Obituaries Hal Porter. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Lewis signs proclamation in support of Autism Awareness month, Gila River Hotels & Casinos rolls out new George Lopezs Chingon Kitchen, The Native American Agriculture Fund, a charitable trust, tours Gila River Farms, The National Center of American Indian Enterprise Development launches website at Phoenix Premium Outlets, Native Nations play finishes up run with performances at Indian Steele Park, Close Up student program successfully completes another year for 2019, Desert Vista senior signs a letter of intent to ASU at signing ceremony, Bingo game puts Gila River Hotels & Casinos in the record books, Community learns about environmental issues at Earth Day celebration, DEQ Fuels & Restoration Crew continues to plant native species and remove invasive, Families gather in Sacaton for child abuse prevention, Miss Gila River and Jr. Miss Gila River are introduced at Community Council, Council Elections Tuesday, May 6 for Districts 2 through 7, Girl Scouts-Arizona honor the late Mary V. Thomas, former Governor, District 7 remembers Five Tribes Peace Treaty, Soldier surprises family at Sacaton Elementary School, OHalleran holds town hall meeting in Sacaton, Coolidge High School holds signing ceremony for GRIC basketball player, DEQ meets the requirements to implement water quality standards through Clean Water Act, Eagle born in December should be ready leave the nest in June, District 7 holds meeting to address safety issues and concerns, Workshop covers teen relationships and dating issues in District 6, Native Nations producers hold dialog before the plays premiere, Phoenix Indian Center raises money at Silver & Turquoise Ball, Gov. The 372,000 acre reservation, which lies south of Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler, was . Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-An went to Office of the President as the representative of Hsinchu Ci. All rights reserved. Following his discharge from the Army, Rod married, then received his Masters Degree in History from Arizona State University, and for a time he taught high school in New York, and here in Arizona. (Ray, Ariz.) (from Aug. 20, 1915 to Dec. 25, 1920) Chronicling America, Pinal Nugget 03/05/2013 to Current Genealogy Bank, San Manuel Miner 03/26/2002 to Current Genealogy Bank, San Manuel Miner 2005-2020 Small Town Papers, San Manuel Miner, 2005-2009 Google News Archive, Superior Sun 09/12/2001 to Current Genealogy Bank, Superior Sun, 2005-2009 Google News Archive. (Ray, Ariz.) 1910-1920, Sacaton: Calendar Stick. 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. He attended Phoenix College where he also played basketball. How much exactly is an acre foot of water? 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. Colette was born on June 20, 1960. (Florence, Ariz.) 1902-1908, Florence: Arizona Blade-Tribune. Obituaries were generally published in about 1890 or later, though in some areas they were printed previously. Ranger name Conservation Officer of the Year, Gila River Police Department Incident Log: August 7 - 13, 2016, Protection of Community Children in Adoption Cases A Top Priority, Gov. of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Womens Prayer Run Offers Prayers for Gratitude, Tribal Education Department Hosts Sewing Classes, Serious About Socks Completes Annual Sock and Shoe Drive, 2022 Mustering In Day Returns With Smaller Celebration, Canal 10 Project Will Conserve, Preserve Water for Community, 19th Annual NABI Championship Games Takes National Stage, GRIC Artist Completes Latest Mural in Downtown Phoenix, Gathering Offers Healing for Cancer Survivors and Families, AOPPYC Members Attend UNITY 2022 Conference, Huhugam Heritage Center Open for Private Tours, Governor Lewis Lands Key Committee Appointment, Indian Gaming Association Chairman Stevens Visits GRIC, Nike at Wild Horse Pass Hosts NABI Players, Hoops Stars, GRIC Member and MMA Fighter Deran Martinez Makes Pro Debut, All-Indigenous Documentary Premieres at Heard Museum, GRIC Youth Attend Phoenix Suns Basketball Camp, GRIC Member Exhibits Work at Phoenix Art Museum, P-MIP Breaks Ground on Canal 14 in District 5, GRIC Assists in Development of Land Acknowledgement Statement for Heard Museum, Rep. Tom OHalleran Presents Gila River Indian Community With $915,000 Federal Award To Upgrade Roadway Signage, Protect Drivers, Community Members, Beat the Heat and Enjoy the New Topgolf Swing Suites, Gila Crossing Community School Holds First In-Person Promotion at New School, Casa Blanca Community School Holds 2nd Annual Promotion Parade, State Funding Approved to Widen, Expand I-10, Hundreds Join Events to Draw Attention for MMIP, Gila River and OEM Prepare for 2022 Monsoon Season, Memorial Event in District 5 Honors Elders with Balloon Release, ASU Graduates Largest Class of Native Students, Caring House Receives Five -Star Rating from CMS, District 7 Singer iiwaa Receives Excellence in Music Award in Flagstaff, Skyline Gila River Holds First In-Person Graduation in New Campus, GRIC Members Help Preserve Huhugam History at Casa Grande Ruins, USDA Launches Grants for Rural and Tribal Communities for Increased Healthcare Improvements, District 5 Residents Celebrate Earth Day with Cleanup, Community Members Contributions Recognized on Earth Day, Gila River EMT Brett Woodard Retires after 32 Years, Arizona Cardinals Team Up with Gila River Resorts & Hotels to Host Football Camp, Ira H. Hayes American Legion Auxiliary Unit 84 Members Gather to Celebrate Service, Hybrid 2022 Gila River Royalty Pageant Held In Person, Streamed, Former Jr. Miss Gila River Competes at Health Care Conference, Cutting-Edge New Sign at Wild Horse Pass Casino Makes a Huge Statement, Phoenix Rising Continues Another Year at Wild Horse Pass Location, District 1 Opens New, Larger Senior Center Building, District 1 Green Thumb Cultivates Wellness at Senior Center, Casa Blanca School Hosts National Congress of American Indians, Agricultural Conference Held at Wild Horse Pass, GRIC Members Receive Nearly $2 Million in Federal Rental Aid, COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program Deadline Extended, New Immersive Artopia Display in Phoenix Features GRIC Artists, ASU Lecture Series Highlights GRIC History and Culture, Community Members Reflect on now demolished Arts and Crafts Center, First Lady Jill Biden Visits the Gila River Indian Community, Greeted by Traditional Basket Dancers, GRIC Member Contributes to Teams Run at State Championships, 7th Annual Governors Education Summit Held in Advance of In-Person Schooling, Governor Lewis Elected Secretary of National Congress of American Indians, Examining COVID-19 with Dr. Santiago Takes Community Members Inside the Pandemic, Proposed Revisions to Decriminalize Marijuana on the Community, HealthCorps Teens Support Families in Need in the East Valley and GRIC, GRIC Artists Mural Debuts in Phoenixs Historic Roosevelt Row District, Warriors Code Fuses Culture, Care at Outpatient Center in Downtown Phoenix, GRIC Member Organizes Bike Rides and Upcoming Tour, Gila River Arts and Crafts Building Demolished for Future Community Development, Arizona Tribes Meet at State Capitol for Annual Session with Lawmakers, Lt. With over three million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains and range land. He was the first Native American lawyer ever to argue a case before the United States Supreme Court, and win. student graduates with honors, Billy Allen's Aaga: Something to be told, Tribal Education partners with U of A to help language teachers, Team Outkast adds another Championship to the trophy case, Maricopa Village Christian School students thank Council for donations, Twenty-six youngsters promoted from District 6 & 7s Head Start program, St. Peter Indian Mission School, Diamondbacks pay tribute to JOE, A day of remembrance, family and fun in District 7, Diamondbacks Foundation donates to GRIC Little League, Community members graduate from ASU at American Indian convocation, Press Release: GRIC, SRPMIC announce resignation from the Arizona Indian Gaming Association, Gila River Indian Community Bar Association in development, SMS and GCCS students compete in robotics tournament, District 5 breaks ground on new agriculture building, Indigenous Russians visit HHC to discuss language and culture, Community member performs at Dance Worlds Championships, 2016 Day of Hope conference features stories from elders, Tribal Education hosts the Chief Azule Scholar Awards for students, BWCS honors graduates from F.A.C.E. The casino has been approved by the state for slot machines, table games and a sportsbook. Lewis name included on College Leaders Recognition Wall at ASU, Honors for California GRIC member continue in Downtown LA, DCH employee retires after 37 years of service with GRIC, St. Peter Indian Mission School students present from the heart at annual Native American Heritage month event, District 7 youth makes record-breaking catch at Tempe Town Lake with 50 lb. In 1977, Rod was appointed by the Gila River Community Council to serve as General Counsel for the Gila River Indian Community. He was the first member of an American Indian tribe to pass the bar in the State of Arizona. Most recently, Mr. Lewis was appointed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to the Board of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District. The site is sacred to the Tribe and access to the site is restricted. (Sacaton, Ariz.) 1971-1982, San Manuel: Pinal County News. He was the first Gila River tribal member to ever serve as his own Tribes General Counsel. (Florence, Ariz.) 1942-1940s, Maricopa: Ak-Chin O'odham Runner. 6,366 were here. He returned to his home on the Gila River Indian Reservation to raise his family and practice law. The . From the border, the Gila flows year-round for . 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. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Colette Dawn LollisColette Dawn Lollis, 62, of Danville, Va., passed away at her home on Friday, February 24, 2023. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1997-Current, Apache Junction: Apache Sentinel. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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." More than 100 horses were seen at about noon under the bridge. The top local source for news and information, P.O.