GRIC Elderly Services Information: 55 years old and older? program, Relatives celebrate bond between flag raisers Hayes and Gagnon, Three firefighters graduate from paramedic academy, GRPD looking for volunteers for Officer Reserve program, Gila Crossing and Sacaton teachers attend Keeping Teachers Teaching event in Tempe, GRIC members selected as Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence and Indian Youth Brave, 3rd Annual E-Commerce Conference held at Wild Horse Pass, Inno-Nations program to help Native business community, Three DSO attorneys graduate from Gideons Promise training program, P-MIP constructing Sacaton siphon, just the beginning of larger Casa Blanca Canal Lining and Rehabilitation project, Huhugam Heritage Cener hosts Winter Storytelling event, Agricultural conference highlights traditional and modern methods of farming, Woman sentenced for stealing scholarship funds from GRIC, Community member Pamela Pasqual retires after 18 years working for GRIC, Gila Crosing Community School students graduate from D.A.R.E. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1918-1928, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Dispatch. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1994-2000, Apache Junction: Arizona Territorial. Obituaries - J. Warren Funeral SMS students graduate from D.A.R.E. In 1977, Rod was appointed by the Gila River Community Council to serve as General Counsel for the Gila River Indian Community. 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. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 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." Box 97 | Sacaton, AZ 85147 info@gilariver.org. (San Manuel, Ariz.) 1953-Current, Superior: Superior Sun. Veterans, do you know the importance of having your DD 214? Mary Thomas Obituary (2014) - Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Republic New Santan Mountain Casino opens in 2023 | Updates 2023 - 500 Nations Share Pics, Stories,Ask for Donations, Dates & times of Services, Etc.. Lewis Encourages Future Native American Journalists at NAJA, Boys & Girls Club- Gila River Komatke Branch Featured at AZ Cardinals Halftime Show, Tribal Leaders Meet with U.S. Sec. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Gov. Gila River remains a wild and free powerful resource - Las Cruces Sun-News Visit the Community's government website at GilaRiver.org. Rod opened the first legal services office on the Gila River Indian Reservation and represented tribal members all across the reservation for several years. Undocumented aliens apprehended but smuggler escapes. Gila Rivers Japanese Internment Monument severely damaged by vandals, Phoenix Indian Center honors Urban Giff with lifetime achievement award, Casa Blanca student learns karate at D5 Multipurpose building, Lone Butte Development marks 50 years of success, Lights of the World lantern festival lights up Rawhide Western Town, Gila River Indian Community Preparing for Climate Change Getting Informed, Getting Involved, Community Members Take to the Polls on Election Day, Hawaiians receive blessing from GRIC to be on Ootham ancestral land, DSO Directors play selected for Native Voices 6th Annual Short Play Festival, Former Jr. Miss advocating for teen dating violence awareness, Community educators laugh, learn, and get their grill on at the base of Aji Mountain, Family of pool players aims for nationals in Las Vegas, Native American veterans honored at Heard Museum, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 member represents Iraq veterans at Coolidge parade, Governors Employee of the Month for May through September 2016, Pony Express rides through Sacaton to promote Gilbert Days Rodeo, District 7 hosts annual Mustering-In Day Celebration, Arizona State University hosts water-energy conference, Zika virus is spreading, what you need to know, GRIC among tribes who support the Gila National Monument, Components of the Chandler, CAP Water Deal, WailaFest Inc. raises money for STAR scholarship award, Jeanette Johnson gets healthcare experience through HIS Pathways program, GRPD project reaches to groups in the Community, Employee Development hosts all day event to improve communication in the workplace, Gila River Police Department Incident Log, August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month: What expectant moms should know, GRPD officers open fire on vehicle at Vee Quiva Casino after man rams police vehicles, Upgrades on the horizon for GRICUA electric meters, Garden Project looking for more volunteers for picking and harvesting, Gila River Get Out the Vote Rally held in District 5, Tribal Education Department hosts annual Teacher In-Service at the Sheraton Grand, Riders taking advantage of Gila River Public Transit service, Gila River Gaming collaborates with RPY on successful donation drive, Making Verbs into Nouns in Ootham eook, Vietnam Veterans Gathering brings together veterans and families, DEQ hosts meeting on building green in the Community, Joe The Tomahawk Tate presents Gov. Obituaries | pinalcentral.com By Associated Press - Wednesday, February 11, 2015. (Florence, Ariz.) 1971-Current, Florence: Florence Reminder. Latest Obituaries Hal Porter. 25 Feb/23. 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. (Florence, Ariz.) 1970-1971, Florence: Sand Storm. State-of-the-Art Facility Coming for Gila River Police Dept. Up-to-the-minute weather fromGRIC Office of Emergency Management. Lewis Honors Hawaiian Artists at Heard Museum, GRIC Leadership Attend Inauguration for Gov. Man found floating in Gila River with gunshot to head apparently was (Florence, Ariz.) 1908-1948, Florence: Arizona Blade. District Judge Neil V. Wake on Tuesday sentenced . 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. To stay anonymous, contact the Silent Witness line at 520-562-7144. Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Arizona Silver Belt (Arizona/United States) [Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.] 2 May 1878 to 1 September 1907 Elephind, Arizona Silver Belt, 1912-1978 Newspaper Archive, Arizona silver belt (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) (from May 2, 1878 to Sept. 1, 1907) MyHeritage, Arizona silver belt. 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. The groundbreaking for the new casino was October 18, 2021. She was 82. (Florence, Ariz.) 1956-1970, Florence: Florence Tribune. Apache Junction: Apache Junction Bulletin. Thomas Lucero, Jr., of Safford, quietly passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at the age of 80. Gila definition, a river flowing W from SW New Mexico across S Arizona to the Colorado River. Lewis, who was 17 at the . Mr. Lewis’ legal career was marked by many "firsts," and by many outstanding achievements. (Eloy, Ariz.) 1947-1958, Eloy: Eloy Enterprise. (Florence, Pinal County, Arizona Territory) 1881-1893, Florence: Florence Blade-Tribune. 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. Mr. Lewis continued working diligently to defend the rights of his people, and after 30 years, he negotiated the largest water rights settlement in history for the Gila River Indian Community - the Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 2004. Access GRIC employee email here. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of Rodney Blaine Lewis. Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-An went to Office of the President as the representative of Hsinchu Ci. (Sacaton, Ariz.) 1985-1997, Sacaton: Gila River News. He was the first Native American lawyer ever to argue a case before the United States Supreme Court, and win. He passed away on April 10, 2018, with his family by his side. Box 97 | Sacaton, AZ 85147 info@gilariver.org, Contact 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. President Tsai Ing-Wen was meeting the winner representatives of "2022 Yuan Ye Awards.". What is the Tribal Constitution Reform Project and what influence has it had on the upcoming vote? 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. (Florence, Ariz) 1892-1901, Florence: Florence Weekly Reminder. He has been recognized on the floor of the United States Senate for his outstanding public service in the field of law. She was one of 10 cherished children. Box 459 | Sacaton, AZ 85247 Gila River firefighter to be remembered - azfamily.com According to the US Newspaper Directory, the following newspapers were printed in this county, so there may be paper or microfilm copies available. Laurie was, Dont call it a mixer, Chamber debuts Soiree, Ellison, Clark, Vidales score spots in Gila Idol finals, The search for Liberty continues, two vigils planned, The SS Starbuck on display in EAC presidents office, Report: Arizona among least prepared states for Zombie Apocalypse, Voice of the Valley: Hospital Auxilliary 50th Anniversary. Gila River Memorial Page - Facebook He started school at Sacaton Public School, on the Gila River Indian Reservation, and later . Mr. Lewis was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 15, 1940. Burial will be at Upper Santan Cemetery. Gila National Forest - Home Casa Grande - Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel Phone: (520) 836-8041 525 North Peart Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 . The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide . USDA Forest Service photo. Breaks Ground on San Tan Facility Expansion, GRIC goes virtual for 16th Annual Water Rights Day, Phoenix Rising announce new home at Wild Horse Pass, The Gila River Indian Community is finalizing plan for COVID-19 vaccines, Arizona Tribal leaders discuss pandemic during virtual conference, Gila River Indian Community to Provide Third General Assistance Payment to Community Members, State Route 87 Signal Project completes stop light Sacaton Road, COVID-19 cases rising in Arizona, executive order remains in effect, Gila River Hotels & Casino delivers checks around GRIC, A'AGA: Something to be told or talked about, Gila River Hotels & Casinos CEO honored by Phoenix Business Journal, Runners bring water in relay to MAR-5 for upcoming Water Rights Da, Rep. Tom OHalleran visits Gila River Indian Community, Native artists complete mural inspired by Chief Azul in Sacaton, Youth host virtual Boo Bash with costumes, contests and games, Congressman Gallego and others campaign for Biden-Harris in Sacaton, Miss Indian Arizona Association Crowns Miss Indian Arizona, former Miss Gila River is 1st Attendant, Akimel Oodham/Pee Posh Youth Council swears in members, Tribal Social Services maintains fun Halloween spirit amid pandemic, NATIVE COFFEE CO. CELEBRATES NATIVE IDENTITY AND OOTHAM ROOTS, Its Your Constitution: Gila River Indian Community hosts constitutional convention, GRIC extends partial government closure as well as stay at home orders, GRHC receives donation of recyclable bedside carts to assist patients, AAGA Something to be told or talked about, Wellness Center continues workout programs during pandemic, Gov. Thelma "Tammy" Sixkiller - Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation | Mesa AZ 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. He also represented the Gila River Farms during that time. Director: From Turtle Moutain to Gila River, Thank you letter from Gila River Stand With Standing Rock. 2018 Gila River Indian Community. 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. District of Arizona (602) 514-7500. Man sentenced to 14 years in prison in Gila River killing Pinal County AZ Newspapers and Obituaries - LDS Genealogy (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912) Chronicling America, Arizona City Independent 05/31/2006 to Current Genealogy Bank, Arizona Sentinel, The (Arizona/United States) [Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [ Ariz.]] 23 March 1872 to 21 September 1911 Elephind, Arizona sentinel (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) (from March 23, 1872 to Sept. 21, 1911) MyHeritage, The Arizona sentinel.