October 2010 www.gilariver.org/news Vol. 13 No 10 Serving all seven districts of the Gila River Indian Community Change Service Requested Sacaton, AZ 85147 Box 459 P.O. Indian News Gila River Tribal Lawsuit: A Matter of Respect and Principle By GRIC Gov. William Rhodes There’s no literal translation casino, filed the week after. Out of in English that does justice to the respect, I believe that I must ex- tribal word himdag, As Governor plain the reasons why Commu- of the Gila River Indian Commu- nity Council and myself so nity, himdag guides my every de- pointedly disagrees with Washing- cision, my every action. Himdag, ton and with TON’s plan to build a as passed down by our elders casino on land they secretly across hundreds of years, teaches bought in Glendale, 160 miles us respect for all things, including from their reservation headquar- the value of a promise, abiding by ters in Sells. My explanation can the law and concern for the wel- be summed up in a single sen- fare of others. tence. Respect as a guiding principle We believe the Tohono O’od- feels old-fashioned in the 21st ham Nation, with the assistance of century, but it exists all the same – the federal government, has disre- even when our community is com- spected the rule of law, the balance pelled to sign its name to a lawsuit so carefully struck among Indian STAN- PRESORTED Permit No. 25 U.S. Postage against the United States Depart- gaming tribes, our community, the Sacaton, AZ DARD ment of the Interior. City of Glendale and every Arizo- PAID You may have read about that nan. suit, filed September 16th. You At the crux of our lawsuit, is may have also read about the City of Glendale’s lawsuit to stop the See Lawsuit page 6 Passing of Tony Curtis leaves behind legacy of D5 Councilman Pablo Ira Hayes on the silver screen Sr. impeached on charges By Jeri Thomas, GRIN Staff of improper conduct By Mihio Manus, GRIN Managing Editor SACATON-With the passing of leg- endary actor Tony Curtis, the Gila SACATON-During a special GRIC council meeting on River News contacted Sharon and Thurs, Sept. 30, an impeachment hearing was held for Dis- Larry Cook, D3, caretakers of Kenny trict 5 Councilman Franklin Pablo Sr. The D5 council- Hayes, brother and immediate sole man stood trial for four counts of improper conduct survivor of Marine Cpl. Ira H. Hayes stemming from a narcotics investigation that involved his (1923-1955) who is widely considered stepdaughter, Renee Johanna Cannon. a World War II hero. The investigation was an undercover operation that The Cooks were generous in shar- took place in the Community on behalf of the GRIC ing their family photo of legendary Strategic Enforcement Unit with support from the U.S. actor Tony Curtis, 85, who died Wed. B.I.A. drug unit. Prosecution in this case is being handled Sept. 29, 2010 of cardiac arrest in his by Jennifer E. Green, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of home in Henderson, Nevada. Arizona, Phoenix. Tony Curtis was born Bernard After testimony was presented from witnesses on be- Schwartz on June 3, 1925 in New York half of both the plaintiff and the defendant, GRIC Com- City and took on the name Tony Curtis munity Council motioned to impeach Councilman Pablo at the onset of his acting career. based on the four charges of improper conduct against Curtis starred in over 150 films, him. According to the GRIC constitution, Article XII – one of which was as Marine Cpl. Ira See Impeachment page 7 H. Hayes in the film The Outsider (1961). The film portrays the life of L to R: Job Hayes and Nancy (Whitaker) Hayes, parents of Ira H. Hayes, Marine Cpl. Ira H. Hayes (1923-1955) Tony Curtis, Vivian Nathan, and unnamed male actor. Photo taken by Uni- as it was afflicted by his participation versal Pictures on location in Casa Blanca, D5 while filming The Outsider in the raising of the American Flag on (1961) directed by Delbert Mann. Photo courtesy of Sharon and Larry See Gila River Voter’s Guide & Mount Surabachi on the Island of Iwo Cook. 2010 General Election Ballot Meas- Jima, during World War II. The Cooks say the photo was office to get permission to film. on his bed listening to a little transistor ures on Pages 8 and 9 taken in Casa Blanca by Universal Pic- When asked ‘were you star- real close to his head.” tures. struck?’ with reserved amusement, Patsy (Miles) (Birdinground) A few people in the Community Nasewytewa said, “That was the first Smith, D6, who also appears in the recall the visit to Sacaton by Tony Cur- time I ever saw white Levis.” photo, when contacted by phone said tis. Nasewytewa said the old tribal of- she signed up to be an extra in the Julie (Eschief) Nasewytewa was fice was a frame two-story building lo- movie. “But it was so hot, I didn’t keep 26 years old in 1961. In an interview cated near what is now the Service up with it,” Smith said. And “I re- with her in her home in Sacaton, Center. She said the wardrobe trailer member his black platform shoes. Nasewytewa shared a copy of a 1961 was parked in the back. The actors and They must have been three inches news clipping of the visit. The young extras had lunch under a big cotton- high,” she said. Hollywood actor posed with three of wood tree. ‘I don’t know if it’s still Both Nasewytewa and Smith said her friends. there,’ she said. the actors donned heavy winter coats Nasewytewa was the tribal coun- Nasewytewa said her best friend despite the fact that filming was done cil secretary at the time. She said Cur- was Hayes’ cousin and “every time I tis and entourage came to the tribal went to their house he would be lying See Tony Curtis page 16 Page 2 Gila River Indian News October 2010 October 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Letters Vandalism carries heavy price to students Date: September 29, 2010 This past vandalism is going to cost the kind gifts to secure fencing and a camera sys- school over $10,000.00 which at this time we tem more advanced that what we have now. To the Community, Members and Families do not have available. In the meantime, the I am asking for any donations. The of Gila River Indian Community: school appearance is embarrassing with win- school is in need of new glass for the doors My name is Ms. Molly Ryan and I am dows and doors boarded. The school has an and windows. The community needs to be the principal at Skyline D5, Gila River Mid- appearance of an abandoned building. The aware of the vandalism that takes place at ed- dle School located in District 5 at Preschool students are aware when vandalism occurs it ucational facilities can happen anywhere on Gila River Indian and Casa Blanca Road. takes money away from them. The student the GRIC Community. Unfortunately, it is News Skyline has been instructing students morale is low as well as the staff and teach- the students who end up losing. from your community for three years. Un- ers and the community as this is depicting Should you have any donations either fortunately, during the past 3 years the school our culture. monetary or materials please contact me at has been grossly vandalized over 4 times. It Skyline D5 Gila River is a charter that the telephone number listed. seems that the vandalism to the school is get- the tribe does not recognize for additional Thank you. MIHIO MANUS [email protected] ting worse each time the school is hit. The funding. The school funding is limited and GRIN Managing Editor last incident occurred a week ago and the vandalism that occurs is costly to the school. (520)562-9718 school windows and doors were destroyed by Money that is designated for student activi- Molly Ryan, M.Ed. individuals with a baseball bat. These indi- ties and promotions now has to be utilized to Principal viduals were on the school security camera pay for damage repairs. We need two things Skyline District 5 JERI THOMAS however, they hid their faces so they were from the community. Donations to help us [email protected] not able to be identified as yet. with the vandalizing and donations and in GRIN Office Manager (520)562-9717 In Loving Memory of Everett L. Howard GINA GOODMAN In Loving Memory of tificates: the most memorable ones were the From: His wife Barbara, his kids; Joey, [email protected] Everett L. Howard Akimel O’otham Youth Council-“Elder of Elaine, Korn, Arlene & Liz and the grand- Receptionist (520)562-9715 2/06/43-10/03/06 the Year Award”, and the Russell Moore Fes- children. tival-“Lifetime Achievement Award in Each person that knew him on a personal Music”. Our Dad enjoyed singing and trans- ROBERTO A. JACKSON level called him “Moon”, we as his children lating church hymns into the O’otham Lan- [email protected] called him “Dad. Our Dad had many posi- guage. Reporter tions in his lifetime, all of which kept him (520)562-9719 busy. Some of the things he did included: Four Years have gone since the day he being a marriage & family counselor, a Pres- left us, and our tears are slowly drying.