A viewing for Thomas will be held on Sunday evening, Oct. 17, from 5 until 6 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel, followed by the . Lewis joins panel at Dream Big Arizona event at Phoenix Art Museum, Gila River Indian Community celebrates 74th Anniversary of Iwo Jima flag raising, Skyline Boys win the CAA Division I title in Phoenix, GRIC member and 2018 MacArthur Fellow gives poetry reading at ASU, Beware of deadly rabies disease in the Gila River Indian Community, Post 84 hosts annual banquet ahead of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade, Banner Health presents plaque of appreciation to the Gila River Indian Community, Keeping Teachers Teaching invites schools to bowl, Gila River Indian Community moves forwardwith Arizona DCP with assurances that HB2476 will not be reintroduced, Tribes discuss E-commerce opportunities at annual conference at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Michelle Obama makes surprise visit to GRIC, Governors EducationSummit brings together students, families and educators, Gila River Indian Community participates in Tohono Oodham Nation parade, Coyotes Foundation donates to Sacaton Elementary STEM, HHC represents Akimel Ootham and Pee Posh for Michelle Obama visit, Drought Contingency Plan moves forward with GRIC interests covered, LA theater company holding auditions for Native Nation, Local non-profit organization works with GRIC members on their goals, GRFD seeking recruits with new SAFER grant, Nike N7 Jr. Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. He has received life-time achievement awards from the State Bar of Arizona, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Native American Bar Association. All rights reserved. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Dora was born in Morenci, Arizona to Lionel and Elfida , TweetPinShareDeborah Lunt Garcia entered into rest on Dec. 15, 2022. By Associated Press - Wednesday, February 11, 2015. TED Culture & Language Program concludes sewing class, Yes to Life! A Committal Service will take place at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85024. To plant a tree in memory of Rodney Blaine Lewis, please visit our. 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. 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. Access GRIC employee email here. Lewis discusses economics and waterat the Valley Partnership meeting, Tribal Health Dept. Wake services are being held Friday, April 20, 2018, in Sacaton, from 6-10pm, with Traditional singing from 10pm-12am, at the Sacaton Boys and Girls Club, on the Gila River Indian Reservation. More than 850 Families Get Special Deliveries for . Drivers stopped along the shoulder to take photos and videos before the herd left them in the dust. 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. Hollywood sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82. He attended Phoenix College where he also played basketball. 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. He was the first Gila River tribal member to ever serve as his own Tribes General Counsel. (Florence, Ariz.) 1948-1971, Florence: Florence Reminder and Blade-Tribune. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Colette was born on June 20, 1960 To stay anonymous, contact . 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. Friday, January 25, 2008. Frequently Asked Questions on the Constitutional Amendment Vote, The Constitution and Bylaws of the Gila River Indian Community, Parent and Caregivers Wellness Conference at Wild Horse Pass, Gov. The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) traces its roots to the Hohokam, prehistoric Indians who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. Gila River police urged anyone with information on the victim's identity to contact Detective Laura Payne, Gila River Police Department at 520-562-4511 or 520-562-3361. (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-Current, Coolidge: Coolidge News. He completed training to become certified as an Airborne Ranger, the Armys elite corp of Warriors, and was honorably discharged. Lorene Crockett, a longtime resident of the Gila Valley, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 24, 2023, at the Beehive Homes of the Gila Valley in Thatcher from caused incident, Laurie Hawkins, age 52, passed away at her residence in Ft. Thomas on February 8, 2023. (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) (from May 2, 1878 to Sept. 1, 1907), Globe Daily Arizona Silver Belt, 1907-1912, The Arizona copper camp. 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. (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. President Tsai Ing-Wen was meeting the winner representatives of "2022 Yuan Ye Awards.". (Florence, Ariz) (from Aug. 25, 1892 to Dec. 28, 1901), Gila News Courier 09/12/1942 to 09/05/1945, Arizona Silver Belt (Arizona/United States) [Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.] 2 May 1878 to 1 September 1907, Arizona silver belt (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) (from May 2, 1878 to Sept. 1, 1907), Arizona silver belt. He completed training to become certified as an Airborne Ranger, the Army’s elite corp of Warriors, and was honorably discharged. He was the first Native American lawyer ever to argue a case before the United States Supreme Court, and win. 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 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. The casino has been approved by the state for slot machines, table games and a sportsbook. Subscribe. MORE. According to the US Newspaper Directory, the following newspapers were printed in this county, so there may be paper or microfilm copies available. Stephen Roe Lewis letter to the Community regarding ICWA case, GRIC enters deal with City of Chandler for CAP water, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital undergoes expansion, GRIC students make historic trip to Space Camp, Non-toxic Vibrio cholera presence confirmed in District 5 reservoir, Gila River EMS division chief retires after 22 years, Family Foam Fest draws a big crowd to WHP Motorsports Park, Boys & Girls Clubs and Ira H. Hayes Library receives large book donation, PIMMEX offers $250 reward for vandalized home sites, Baby Chef classes teach parents how to prepare nutritious and affordable baby food, Banquet ends successful summer for WIOA youth employees, Sherman Indian High School is looking for prospective students, Gila River Police Department Incident Log July 17 July 23, 2016, Three GRIC teams hoop it up in NABI tourney, Three Precious Miracles holds back-to-school backpack drive, Wings of America running camp held in Sacaton, Huhukam Memorial Hospital undergoing improvements, Produce on Wheels - Borderlands Food Bank - distributes produce, Haskell Osife-Antone member recalls time on USS Phelps in WWII. 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. Details. Gila River Indian Community News. She was 81 years old. He was the first member of an American Indian tribe to pass the bar in the State of Arizona. (Arizona City, Ariz.) 1960-1960s, Arizona City: Arizona Free Press. (Sacaton, Ariz.) 1971-1970s, Sacaton: Gila River Indian News. of Interior Haaland Hosts Road to Healing Listening Session, Ceremony Celebrates Blackwater Trading Post, Native Artists Learn the Value of Culture Through the Arts, Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library gets New look, Tribal Broadband Bootcamp Fosters Digital Solutions, District 5 Hosts FIRST Lego League Competition, Community Honors Ira H. Hayes 100th Birthday, Arizona Cardinals Host Football Clinic for GRIC Youth, GRIC Member Awarded 2023 Corps Member of the Year, Gov. He also represented the Gila River Farms during that time. 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. 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. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of Rodney Blaine Lewis. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 2000-Current, Casa Grande: Eleven Mile News. The shooting happened near Interstate 10 and Casa Blanca Road. 25 Feb/23. 0:00. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1995-Current, Arizona City: Arizona City Edition. The three constructions of Hsinchu City won "2022 Yuan Ye Awards !". Gila River Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder. In 1977, Rod was appointed by the Gila River Community Council to serve as General Counsel for the Gila River Indian Community. She married Glenn S. Smith . 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.