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Page 23 Copyright 2020 The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) formerly known as the Colorado River Indian Reservation, was brought into American existence in 1865 when the United States by Act of Congress officially recognized their idea of the captured boundary of the Mohave peo- ple; which is what still exists today although, their original boundaries extended all the way into Mexico. The Colorado River Indian Tribes is now made up of a total of four tribes, the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo and enjoys a vibrant cultural community of members, unlike any other tribe. The current tribal population is 4,565 members. The Manataba Messenger is the official publication of the Colorado River Indian Tribes with headquarters and publication address on the Colorado River Indian reservation and within the State of Arizona. As such, it is the publication legally qualified to publish official legal notices as required by law. (A.R.S. 39-201,202,203,204,205). MANATABA MESSENGER (USPS 035-994) is published monthly by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Mohave Road and 2nd Avenue, Parker, Arizona, 85344. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE GIVEN TO OFF RESERVATION TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY. Tribal members write a formal request to CRIT Manataba Messenger, c/o Subscriptions 16600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344, please include your full name, address, contact phone number and tribal identification num- ber. Currently, the newspaper publishes 3,800 per month to the members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The Manataba Messenger is proud to be printed on recyclable paper and ink, by a company that is committed to an environmentally safe production process, education, and policy. Editorials and articles are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion, attitude or philosophy of the MANATABA MESSENGER or the Colorado River Indian Tribes. MANATABA MESSENGER does not assume responsibility for unsolicited materials and does not guarantee publication of any content upon submission. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to reject any material or letter submitted for publication. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to refuse, amend, withdraw, or otherwise deal with all ADVERTISEMENTS submitted at their absolute discretion and without explanation. MANATABA MESSENGER does not endorse any product or services accepted as advertisement for the newspaper. All contributions received @: MANATABA MESSENGER 26600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344 Email: manatabamessenger@gmail.com Phone: (520) 238-2969 NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT FULL WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. Ivy Ledezma Wowasi Wast’e Win Mohave, Fort Mohave, Oglala Lakota Colorado River Indian Tribal Member Publisher/Editor In Loving Memory of J. Deal Begay Jr. September 26, 1966—June 21, 2020 A public viewing took place for Cocopah Vice -Chairman J. Deal Begay Jr. on July 14, 2020, from 1-3 PM. Services were from 3-4:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Home, 1415 S. 1st Ave., Yuma, Arizona. A funeral procession followed on the reservation ending at the West Cocopah Cry House with Traditional cremation in the early morning hours of July 15, 2020. Cocopah Indian Tribe Vice Chairman J. Deal Begay, Jr. Passes Away from COVID-19 BY NATIVE NEWS ONLINE STAFF JUNE 24, 2020 SOMERTON, Ariz. — The Cocopah Indian Tribe is mourning the loss of Vice-Chairman J. Deal Begay, Jr., who passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz. Vice-Chairman Begay was 53. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cocopah Tribal Vice-Chairman J. Deal Begay Jr. We are shocked and devastated with this unexpected news,” Cocopah Tribe Chairwoman Sherry Cordova said in a statement released on Monday. “The Cocopah Tribe has lost a great fighter for the Cocopah people.” The cause of death from COVID-19 coupled with heart complications was confirmed to Native News Online by Begay’s son, Jesse Manuel Begay, on Tuesday. Vice-Chairman Begay’s wife also tested positive with COVID-19 and is in the hospital, according to Jesse Manuel Begay. Serving as the tribe’s vice chairman since 2014, Begay was finishing his third term. During his time in office, Begay worked closely with neighboring municipalities on economic development. Local mayors praised Begay for his service and advoca- cy. “Vice-Chairman Begay was a friend of Somerton and a great advocate for the Cocopah people; he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family,” Somerton, Ariz. Mayor Gerardo “Jerry” Anava said. Yuma, Ariz. Mayor Douglas Nicholls said Begay was a positive spirit to anyone he came across in the commu- nity and always willing to help serve others. “Vice-Chairman Begay was a key partner and good friend personally to me and all of Yuma. His work and dedication to the people will not be forgotten,” said Mayor Nicholls. “He always had the people in mind and truly lived to serve. We are praying for his family, his loved ones, and the entire Cocopah Nation during this time.” The Cocopah Indian Tribe is located in Somerton, Ariz., 13 miles south of Yuma. Known as the River People, the tribe has lived along the lower Colorado River and delta for centuries. Some of the tribal citizens live in Mexico. TRIBAL WARM LINE Monday - Friday 7 pm -11pm & Monday - Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm 1-855-728-8630 Care. Right. Now. Serving Counties: La Paz, Yuma, Pinal, Graham, Greenlee and Gila. Serving Nations: Ak-Chin, Tohono O’odham, San Carlos, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Quechan, Cocopah and Tonto Apache. SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Need someone to talk to? Need help? Feeling down? Help is available. Confidential American Indian Support Service. ATTN: Colorado River Indian Tribal Members: If you need funeral service assistance or have questions regarding the process, please call the CRIT Tribal Council Secretary’s office at (928) 669-1219/1221. ParkerFH.com 928-669-2156 TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER is what community is all about. PARKER FUNERAL HOME All obituaries, service, and memorial notices are printed FREE OF CHARGE. Email them with photos to: manatabamessenger@gmail.com