Greasewood Springs was founded in the 1900's, by a person named Tsii A'dinii. He was looking for water for his livestocks. When he came upon cool water of ponds in the middle of thick growing greasewood brushes, he settled to make a living with his decendents. Later, news was disbursted on plenty of water and more people moved into the area. Farming became primary activities among the early Navajo settlers. They planted corn, squash, watermelons, honeydew, pumpkins and beans. Soon the missionaries arrived, they started a day school, at Mennonite Mission and Seventh Day Adventist . The meetings by the early membership and Navajo leaders were conducted in open areas, until a chapter house was built in 1950. That original building is still in existence today. This building was build with sand stone brick, which was brought down from the east side of the mesas with horse drawn wagons. The current chapter house was built in the late 1960's. This chapter house was renovated in 1970 and 1996. The first building used for meetings, was later used as an LDS Church. There has been a trading post since the early 1900's. The current trading post was established in 1942. It serves as a convenience store that sells general food merchandise and gasoline. The Greasewood Springs Boarding School was open in 1960, for all students within the surrounding areas. Currently, there is Greasewood Springs Community School, which provides education from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Enrollment starts in early spring of each calender year. There was a Community Action Committee and Community Development Workers, under the Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity, which had started planning back in 1970's. A Headstart School was started in 1970's. This building was renovated in 1990. The water source has been tapped by the US Public Health Service and is distributed to other communities in District # 7. The Greasewood Springs Chapter conducts chapter meetings on monthly basis to keep residents informed. Residents have a forum to express their opinions to Honorable Navajo Nation Council Delegates and local Elected Chapter Officials, to strategize and plan on important matters. All community voting members are welcome to attend local meetings. All community members are encourage to vote during election time. Other service offices are; Program for Self-Reliance Office, CHR Office, Work Force Development Office, Child Care Center, and Sage Memorial Clinic & Dental Clinic.
Upcoming Meetings & Activities:
- January 5, 2012-Chapter Planning Meeting at 10:00 a.m.(Thurs.)
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January 22, 2012-Chapter Meeting at 10:00 a.m. (Sunday)
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February 1, 2012-Chapter Planning Meeting at 10:00 a.m. (Wed.)
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Greasewood Springs Chapter Membership"
Navajo Nation Government Link - -> http://www.navajo.org/
Navajo Chapters Link - -> http:/www.navajochapters.org/
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Greasewood Springs Chapter Officials & Staff
Ronald Gishey, Sr.
Chapter President
David Sangster, Sr.
Chapter Vice President
Emery Lester (March 23, 2011)
Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
Barbara Cummings
Community Services Coordinator
Cheryl A. Chee
Office Specialist
Frank Gishey Jr.
Grazing Management Official
Elmer P. Begay, Council Delegate Representative for
Greasewood Springs, Dilcon, Indian Wells, White Cone, and Teesto Chapters.
Cecelia E. Nez
Community Health Worker
Marie Begay & TonitaTsosie
Case Worker//TANF, Telephone # (928) 654-3910//Fax-928-654-3905
Suzie Bydone, (EAO), 928-654-3912, Lucinda Nelson, (EAO), 928-654-3911. Greasewood Springs Workforce Center-Telephone # (928) 654-3914, Fax # (928) 654-3240
Dorothy Hill & Yolanda Clark
Navajo Dept. of Headstart, Telephone # (928)654-3351
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