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VOLUME 013 ISSUE 37Friday, May 4, 2018A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER SERVING TOMBSTONE AND THE REST OF COCHISE COUNTY WITH HONEST AND ACCURATE REPORTING60 CENTSCity Resumes Roadwork Throughout TombstoneBy Samantha NicholasThe Tombstone NewsThe Public Works Department resumed roadwork inTombstone this past week.AccordingtoPublic Works Director AlexGradillas, three areas werefinished up this week, including Ridgeway, EscapuleStreet at Amm Street, SanPedro Way and a portion ofSaddleback.“At the moment we arewaiting for more chips, thenfrom there we will decidewhat area to tackle next,”said Gradillas.Gradillas said they haveseveral areas on their list tocomplete while the weatherpermits for roadwork.Over the years, the city’sstreets were lacking repairdue to the lack of fundsand the proper equipment.So, three years ago, MayorEscapule worked on getting the city their own roadwork equipment so theycould complete the roadwork in house, saving thecity thousands of dollars inthe long run. For the pastthree years, the city has repaired numerous streets during the warmer months. InJune of 2017, Public Worksresurfaced all of Camino SanRafael.Not only is the city repairing streets, but the CochiseCounty Road Departmentis also maintaining a fewareas around town as well.Three years ago, MayorEscapule negotiated withCochise County and entered into a cooperative roadmaintenance agreement. According to the agreement,Cochise County will maintain Charleston Road fromthe city limits up to LewisStreet. The city is maintaining the Monument Road outto Schieffelin Monument. InJune of 2016, the Countyrepaired Charleston Roadby removing all the old broken pavement and replacedit with double chip seal.They also reconstructed thecurve on Charleston Road inTombstone.Recently, Public Worksopened a new portion ofToughnut Street all the wayto 13th Street. According toMayor Escapule, the openingof Toughnut Street to 13thStreet has been long overdue.When Allen Street is closedfor parades and other activities, outside of the historicdistrict becomes a bottleneckat 6th and Allen Street. Byopening Toughnut Streetyou can now travel from 6thStreet all the way to 13thStreet.Public Works also opened10th Street from Allen Streetto Toughnut Street so folkscan make their way fromdowntown up to Ringo’s andCrazy Annie’s, this will comein handy during parades andbusy weekends when people can’t get through AllenStreet. The City is hoping tochip seal this new portion ofToughnut Street, however,other streets in need of re-pair will be addressed beforeToughnut Street.Folks may have also noticed that the Arizona Department of Transportationhas been re-striping Highway80 this week, they completedstriping through Tombstoneon Wednesday.Public Works DirectorAlex Gradillas is asking thatcitizens please be patientwhile they complete roadwork. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tombstone Public Worksat (520) 457-3415 Mondaythrough Friday from 8:00amto 5:00pm.Governor Ducey Releases Letter to Parents, Teachers and School LeadersDouglas A. DuceyGovernor, State of ArizonaWe are very close to passing a very significant budgetinvestment into K-12 education, and I want to updateyou on where things stand.On Friday, along withthe Senate President andthe Speaker of the House,I announced a joint budgetagreement that included amajor increase in funding forpublic education.This budget was very muchinfluenced and shaped by ourschool leaders. On April 10,I met with a group of superintendents representing students from across the statespecifically to talk about theimpact a strike would haveon their schools and communities.During that meeting, theydescribed the challengesof recruiting and retainingstaff, and at the same time,managing all of the remaining needs in their schools.During the discussion, theyasked me to work with themFeeding Wildlife is Against the Law in Cochise CountyBy Samantha NicholasThe Tombstone NewsThe Cochise County Sheriff’s Office recently advisedCochise County citizens thatfeeding wildlife is againstCochise County Ordinance36-08 and is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a 2500.00 fine and up to sixmonths in jail. This reminder comes afterseveral complaints about coyotes attacking livestock, running through neighborhoodsand eating dogs and cats.The Sheriff’s Office said thatthis is due to citizens feedingwildlife. When you feed deer,predators will follow.According to CochiseCounty Ordinance 36-08,“It is unlawful for any personWilliam B.Wolven William B. Wolven, 35, ofHuachuca City passed awayon April 26, 2018. Williamwas born in Sierra Vista,AZ on October 7, 1982 tothe late Carlos Martinez andKim Wolven. He grew up inthe Tombstone area. William graduated from Tombstone High School. He laterSandra KaySimmons (Ross) Sandra Kay Simmons(Ross), 75, of Cottonwood,passed away peacefully April27th, 2018, with her lovingfamily by her side. Serviceswill be held at Immaculate Conception CatholicChurch, 11:00 AM, May12th, 2018, 700 North BillGray Road in Cottonwood,to intentionally feed bears,javelina, coyotes or mountainlions, or to attract them byintentionally, negligently orrecklessly placing water, garbage, refuse, human or animal food, or edibles in a placethat is physically accessible tosuch wildlife.”Violating the ordinance isconsidered a Class I misdemeanor and violators can beattended Cochise Collegewhere he learned weldingand created some beautifulmetal art. William was astagecoach driver for OldTombstone Tours in Tombstone. William was an avidHarley rider and enjoyedcamping & fishing.William is survived byhis wife, Cynthia and fourchildren; his mother Kim(Scott) Spragg of Sierra Vista; grandmother, Julie Tailor of Sierra Vista; sisters,Amanda (Doug) Sanbornof Ft. Meyer, Florida; Melissa Keeton of Pennsylvania and Felicia (Jerad) Reedof Rockwell City, Iowa; aswell as two nieces and threenephews.William was preceded indeath by his father, grandfather and grandmother. Aprivate ceremony will be heldfor family and close friends.Arizona. Reception to follow.Sandi Simmons was bornin Geneva, Illinois February21st, 1943. After WWII herfamily moved to Sierra Vista,Arizona where she attendedTombstone High Schoolthrough her sophomore year,and later transferred to BuenaVista where she was in thefirst graduating class. Asa student she loved playingsports and was a stand-outin tennis and bowling. Sandimet the love of her life, FrankSimmons, while attendingTombstone High School. Shelater attended Saint Mary’sNursing School in Tucson,while Frank attended and later graduated from the U of A.They were married in SierraVista, Arizona on August 22,1964.They moved to Phoenix,on a plan we can all champion.The next day, on April11, the Finance AdvisoryCommittee, consisting ofindependenteconomists,recognized that revenuesthrough March were 262million above forecast andincluded significant increases in ongoing revenuesavailable to the state overthe next several years. Thisreport confirmed news released on April 9 fromthe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office announcing a 75%upward revision to growth forecastsfor the national economyover the next two years.With that improved out-look, Arizona could realizeover 1.5 billion in additional revenues over thenext five years.I challenged my staff– let’s think big and putforward a plan that addresses these pressing issues.fined up to 2,500 and/orup to six months in jail andthree years of probation, or acombination of all three. Anyanimal control officer may issue a citation for the violationof the ordinance. A first-timeoffender can expect an informative discussion with thelaw enforcement officer andmay be let off with a warning. A second offense canland someone before a judgefor violating the ordinance.According to ArizonaGame and Fish, feedingwildlife, especiallyspecies that attract predators can be a problemwhen coyotes, bobcats andmountain lions come intopopulated areas searching for food. Reducingconflicts between peopleand wildlife must be aneighborhood or community effort to be trulyeffective. If one person in aneighborhood is still feedingthe wildlife, that person isattracting the animals to thewhole neighborhood. Workwith your neighbors. Create acommunity-wide effort. Helpkeep wildlife from cominginto conflict with people.Tombstone has alwayshad an issue with deer coming into town. Numerousdeer have been hit by carsand killed because they arecoming to eat from someonewho is feeding them. Coyotesalso plague neighborhoods inTombstone.Janice (Jan) JoyClowe CadwellJan was married to JohnCadwell in 1978 and lived alife of adventure. They managed hotels in California,New Mexico and in Tombstone Arizona. They alsomanaged Self Storage facilities in Tucson. John and Janmade Tombstone their homefor 25 years. They participated in the Vigilantes andVigilettes. This group raisedmoney for various charitiesand gave scholarships to deserving students by performing some of Tombstone’smost historic events andshowing vintage clothing.Survivors include herdaughtersDr.RaleneMitschler and husband, Dr.Randy Morrison, Deidreand Jeff Cadwell, Shanaand David McIlheran andstep daughter, Pam andLarry Holdsworth. Grandchildren Melissa and JamesSohl, Amanda and AdamHausman, Justin and CassieCadwell, Sierra and MichaelVaughn, Sean McIlheran,Shelby McIlheran, TommyMcIlheran, and Megan McIlheran. Jan also has 5 greatgrandchildren. Her sisterin law, JoAnn Clowe andbrother in law, LaVern Allerheiligen of Marysville.Alzheimer’s is a diseasethat has been a heavy enemyin the Clowe family. Janiceis the youngest of 6 siblingsof which 5 were diagnosedwith this disease. We aretaking this opportunity tocontinue to make everyoneaware of the impact of thishorrible disease.Jan loved the color purple and it is the color ofAlzheimer’s Support Ribbons so please join us in celebrating her life by wearingpurple.Cora J Caygilllivery of Christmas Plates bythe Tombstone Needle Nuts.This started in the early 80’sby her delivering baked goodsand candy to those needing alittle extra cheer.Cora is survived by Daughter Sharon (Doug) Crary,Daughter in law Bobby Aiton, six grandchildren, sevengreat grandchildren and 1great-great grandchild.She was preceded in deathby her husbands; NelsonJones, Elwyn Hughes andAlex Caygill; two sons Harvey Jones and Jack Hughes.Per her request no formalservices will be held. Condolences may be sent to Sharonand/or Bobby at 1732 E RosaDr. Tombstone AZ 85638.In lieu of flowers donationsmay be made to TombstoneNeedle Nuts mailed to thesame address.Janice (Jan) Joy CloweCadwell was born on October 5, 1936 in Marysville, KSto Ralph B and Reba J (Paxton) Clowe. She graduatedfrom Marysville High Schoolin 1954. Jan passed away atRidgewood Care Center inSeward, Nebraska on April24, 2018 at the age of 81.AZ in 1965, where she begana long and successful careerin nursing. Sandi attendedGlendale Community College where she completed hernursing degree. She becamean Emergency Room nurseat Phoenix Baptist Hospital,and later became the secondever Level I certified TraumaNurse in the state of Arizona. She then started the firstLevel 1 Trauma Nursing program in Arizona, at PhoenixBaptist, while also joiningthe state’s first ever medicalflight team, Survival Flight,out of Phoenix Baptist starting in 1979. On the 15th anniversary of GCC’s nursingprogram, Sandi was honoredwith the Most OutstandingGraduate award. She had along and adventurous nursingcareer.Cora J Caygill, age 94 ofTombstone AZ formerly ofMineral Point WI passedaway Friday April 27, 2018 athome. She was born on September 4, 1923 in MineralPoint, a daughter of Harveyand Pearl (Adams) Brown.Cora had a great joy inhelping others. She was inSee SANDRA Pg. 2 strumental in starting the de-See LETTER Pg. 3
Other NewsThe Tombstone NewsJanuary Retail Sales Up, Hospitality DownBy Robert Carreira, Ph.D.Chief Economist, Cochise CollegeIn January, Cochise County’s retail sales were up whilelodging and restaurant/barreceipts were down (compared to January 2017, after adjusting for inflation).Cochise County’s year-overyear retail sales were up 9.1percent in January. Sales havebeen up in seven of the past10 months (including thethree most recent months)following declines in 16 of 19months.At the state level, Arizona’sretail sales were up 5.4 percent in January.Countywide restaurant andbar sales were down 5.2 percent in January. Despite thedecline, year-over-year saleshave been up in four of themost recent six months (following declines in 10 of 12months).Statewide restaurant andbar sales were up 2.3 percentin January.Hotel/motel receipts inCochise County were down2.7 percent in January.Countywide hotel/motel receipts have been up in 15 ofthe most recent 18 months.At the state level, hotel/motel receipts were up 9.7percent in January.At the city level, retailsales in Benson were up 2.2percent in January. The city’sretail sales have seen considerable instability, however,with sales down in 16 of themost recent 25 months.Restaurant and bar sales inBenson were up 8.8 percentin January. Year-over-yearsales have seen instabilitywith declines in 16 of the past25 months.Benson’s hotel/motel receipts were up 13.9 percent inJanuary. Sales have been upin eight of the past 10 months(following declines in eight of10 months).In Bisbee, retail sales weredown 9.9 percent in the January comparisons. Sales havebeen down in 17 of the mostrecent 25 months (includingfive of the most recent sixmonths).Restaurant and bar salesin Bisbee were down 32.1 inJanuary (compared to January2017). Sales have been downin four of the most recent sixmonths (following increasesin 10 of 12 months).Hotel/motel receipts inBisbee were down 7.1 percentin January. Sales have beendown in five of the most recent six months (followinggrowth in 14 of 19 months).In Douglas, retail saleswere up 12.6 percent in theJanuary comparisons.Restaurant and bar salesin Douglas were down 20.2percent in January. Sales havebeen down in 10 of the mostrecent 16 months of data.Hotel/motel receipts inDouglas were down 82 percent in January. Sales havebeen down in each of the pastfour months after alternatingbetween positive and negative growth since the beginning of 2016.In Huachuca City, retailsales were down 23.4 percentin the January comparisons.Sales have been down for fourconsecutive months followingincreases in 14 of 15 months.In Sierra Vista, retail saleswere up 2.7 percent in January. Sales have seen considerable instability with declinesin nine of the most recent 16months.Restaurant and bar sales inSierra Vista were up 2.1 percent in January. Sales havebeen up in eight of the pastNogales Customs Officers Make 809K Meth SeizureTUCSON, Ariz. –U.S.Customs and Border Protection officers at Arizona’sPort of Nogales arrested aMexican national involvedin connection with a failedattempt to smuggle almost270 pounds of methamphetamine into the United StatesWednesday.Officers working at theMariposa Cargo Facility referred a 33-year-old manfor further inspection ofthe tractor-trailer carryinga shipment of mangoes as itcrossed. A CBP narcoticsdetection canine alerted to ascent that it was trained todetect, resulting in drugs being located on the trailer rearfloor. The inspection led tothe discovery of more than250 packages of meth, worth 809,000.Officers seized the drugs aswell as the tractor-trailer, andafter being arrested turnedthe subject over to U.S. Im-Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine CouncilCompletes 18 Million Campaign for GirlsThanks to a successfulmatching challenge from TheBob & Renee Parsons Foundation, Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council(GSACPC) has reached thecompletion of its five-year, 18 million Campaign forGirls in Arizona. As a result,the Council can now providea wider range of educationaland empowering experiencesto more than 21,000 girls inover 90 Arizona communities.Through the campaign,the Girl Scouts built TheBob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls &Women at Camp SouthMountain, a year-round urban program and leadershipcenter with camp amenitiesthat opened in April 2017.By the end of last year, morethan 7,000 Girl Scouts,adult volunteers, staff andcommunity members wereon site to either take a tour,enjoy summer camp, or attend meetings, trainings andother programs.“We embarked on theCampaign for Girls because we want a better future for Arizona’s girls. Bytransforming our existingproperty into this new leadership center, we can bringthe power of Girl Scoutingto more girls throughout thestate, including those fromunderserved communities,”said Tamara Woodbury,CEO of GSACPC. “We arevery grateful for the continued support of The Bob andRenee Parsons Foundation.Their investment helps usdevelop the leadership potential of girls in a safe, all-girlenvironment where girls cantry new things, risk failureand find success, build theirself-confidence and becomebetter prepared to contributeas leaders in the future.”The new center extends the60-year legacy of the 14.5acre property – previouslyknown as Camp Sombrero– and increases the organization’s capacity to providemore Girl Scouts with relevant programming includingleadership training, life skillsand specialized programs inSTEM (science, technology,engineering, math). Additionally, the campus allowsGSACPC to provide adulttraining programs and develop partnerships with surrounding community groupsand schools.“Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is teachinggirls and women to be courageous, confident and trueto themselves,” said businesswoman and philanthropist, Renee Parsons. “Withthe completion of the campaign, the organization nowhas a new, beautiful multiuse facility to elevate ouryouth and offer every girl achance to practice a lifetimeof leadership, adventure andsuccess.”Longtime supporters ofGirl Scouts, The Bob &Renee Parsons Foundation gifted 5 million tothe campaign in 2015, andin June 2017, the Foundation issued a matching grantchallenge to GSACPC,agreeing to match all donations, dollar-for-dollar, up to 1.6 million. The challengesucceeded in raising the final 3.2 million to close-outthe Campaign For Girls inArizona this spring. In total,The Bob and Renee ParsonsFoundation has gifted morethan 7 million, which includes the largest single giftever received by a Girl ScoutCouncil nationwide.“I’ve had strong femaleleaders at the top of virtually every business I’ve created, and Girl Scouting helpsprepare our Arizona girlsfor future leadership,” saidAmerican entrepreneur andphilanthropist Bob Parsons.“Being part of such a successful campaign helped ourfuture leaders learn firsthandif they work hard and believe in themselves, anythingis possible.”Other notable gifts includethose from The Virginia G.Piper Charitable Trust, TheKemper and Ethel MarleyFoundation, and the GirlScouts themselves, whoraised more than 1 millionthrough their cookie sales.The Emerald Foundationprovided the first gift to ensure the campus would beADA accessible.Apart from increasing services to local girls, regardlessof their ethnicity, physicalabilities, circumstances oreconomic status, The Parsons Leadership Center offers spaces for large and smallmeetings and trainings, tentand cabin camping, a demonstration kitchen and kitchen garden, two pools, a GirlScout museum and shop, aplaying field, archery range,campfire circle and labyrinths. This will be the second summer Girl Scouts offer day and residential campfor girls K-12 at this site.For more informationabout Girl or the Campaignfor Girls in Arizona, visitwww.girlscoutsaz.org.About Girl Scouts: We’rethe Girl Scouts – the bestgirl leadership experience inthe world. It began over 100years ago with one woman,Juliette Gordon “Daisy”Low, who believed in thepower of every G.I.R.L.(Go-getter, Innovator, Risktaker, Leader) to changethe world. Today, we continue her vision by providing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which helpsgirls develop their leadershippotential through activitiesin science and technology,business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, todiscover their values, skills,and the world around them;connect with others in amulticultural environment;11 months (including five ofthe most recent six months).Sierra Vista’s hotel/motelreceipts were up 9.5 percentin January. Lodging receiptshave been up in 13 of the past16 months.In Tombstone, retail saleswere up 3.5 percent in January. Tombstone’s retail saleshave been up in nine of thepast 10 months (following declines in nine of 15 months).In Willcox, retail saleswere up 0.5 percent in theJanuary comparisons. Saleshave been up in each of thepast three months (following declines in eight of 12months).Restaurant and bar salesin Willcox were down 17.7percent in January. Despitethe January drop, sales havebeen up in seven of the past11 months.Hotel/motel receipts inWillcox were down 8.8 percent in January—the firstdecline following growth in12 consecutive months. Saleshave been up in 15 of the mostrecent 18 months of data.Dr. Robert Carreira isChief Economist at CochiseCollege Center for EconomicResearch. He can be reachedat Robert@CochiseEconomy.com. Visit the CER website atwww.CochiseEconomy.com.Friday, May 4, 20182AZ Attorney General Obtains 130,000 Settlement forArizonans from Auto DealerPHOENIX - Attorney solving the complaint, ABCGeneral Mark Brnovich an- will pay Arizona consumersnounced Arizona consumers up to 130,000 in restitution.will receive up to 130,000 in The settlement notes thatrestitution as part of a settle- ABC Nissan has changedment with ABC Nissan, an some of its practices afterbecoming aware of the Atauto dealer in Phoenix.“When Arizonans shop for torney General’s investigaa car, they deserve an honest, tion.The settlement requirestransparent, and fair car buying experience,” said Attor- court approval before it isney General Mark Brnovich. final. If the court approves“Advertising fake prices and the consent decree, consumfalsifying consumer informa- ers who believe they may betion on credit applications eligible for restitution willare completely unacceptable have 90 days from that datepractices.”to file a complaint with theThe State’s complaint al- Arizona Attorney General’sleged ABC Nissan previously Office. Hundreds of consumengaged in false advertising ers may have been affected.Consumers who purchasedpractices, including internetadvertising that listed vehi- cars from ABC Nissan andcles at prices that included all believe they are victims ofpossible rebates and excluded consumer fraud should conmandatory dealer “add-ons” tact the Arizona Attorneythat had already been applied General’s Office by calling into the vehicles. The State also Phoenix at (602) 542-5763, inalleged that ABC Nissan pre- Tucson at (520) 628-6648, orviously misrepresented con- outside the Phoenix and Tucsumers’ financial information son metro areas at (800) 352on loan applications in order 8431. Consumers can also fileto obtain financing for vehicle a consumer complaint onlinepurchases.athttps://www.azag.gov/migration and Customs EnUnder the settlement re- complaints/consumer.forcement’s Homeland Secuwhile enjoying a life wellSANDRA from Pg. 1rity Investigations.One of her most memo- lived with her one true love,U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified rable moments was being Frank, for the past 58 years.border agency within the selected to join the medical Together, they enjoyed raisDepartment of Homeland team assigned to President ing their two sons Mike andSecurity charged with the Ronald Regan during his re- Mark, and later became acmanagement, control and election campaign through- tively engaged in the activiprotection of our nation’s out her birth state of Illinois ties and upbringing of herborders at and between the and Missouri. Sandi later be- unconditionally loved grandofficial ports of entry. CBP is came a recovery room nurse children, Katie, Matt, Luke,charged with keeping terror- and retired after 35 years in Zach and Kyle.ists and terrorist weapons out the industry.Sandi was preceded inof the country while enforcWhile living in Phoenix death by her parents, Emiling hundreds of U.S. laws.Sandi enjoyed attending the and Nina Ross. She is surSuns’ games by helicopter, vived by her eternal lovingand take action to make a spring training baseball and husband Frank Simmons,difference in the world. And cheering on the Washington sons Michael Ross Simwith hands-on, girl-led, co- High School Rams baseball, mons (wife Jennifer) andoperative learning, every football and basketball pro- Mark Robert Simmons (wifeG.I.R.L. has a chance to do grams. She was a diehard Lori), and 5 grandchildrenWildcats Basketball and Ari- Katherine Michelle Wilsomething amazing.About Girl Scouts—Ari- zona Diamondbacks base- liams (husband Alex), Matzona Cactus-Pine Council ball fan. She loved dancing, thew Ross Simmons, Lucas(GSACPC): In partnership reading books and pool time. Franklin Simmons, Zacharywith more than 10,000 adult Another great enjoyment in Raymond Simmons and Kylevolunteers, GSACPC serves her life was spending time on Mark Simmons, her sister21,000 girls grades K-12 in “Grandma’s Beach” in Mex- Barbara Ross of Sierra Vista,more than 90 communities ico (Playa Encanto), where and many nieces and nephacross central and north- she was fortunate enough to ews. Sandi lived to love, andern Arizona. Since 1936, spend 100’s of vacations with loved to live, and she will beGSACPC has helped girls family and friends over many forever adored and admireddevelop leadership skills and decades. After retirement, by her family and friends;tools for success in a rapidly Frank and Sandi moved to mom was our angel here onchanging environment. We Cornville Arizona, where Earth.know that given the opportu- they met many more wonderIn lieu of flowers, donationsnity, every girl can become a ful friends and neighbors and may be made to Immaculateleader, act confidently on her became devout parishioners Conception Building Fund,values, and connect with her of Immaculate Conception 700 N. Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. An oncommunity. Girl Scouts helps Catholic Church.young women grow couraSandi’s greatest enjoy- line guestbook is available togeous and strong through ments in life came from being sign at www.westcottfuneralgirl-driven programs, rang- a mother and grandmother, home.com.ing from summer camp totroop activities and productsales. For more information,visit www.girlscoutsaz.org,like us on Facebook or followus on Instagram.About The Bob & ReneeParsons Foundation: TheBob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower,educate, nurture and nourishpeople during what is oftenthe darkest times of theirlives. Founded in 2012 byphilanthropists and businessleaders Bob and Renee Parsons to provide hope andlife-changing assistance to the country’s most vulner able populations, The Bob & Renee Parsons Founda tion offers critical fundingat critical times to those in need. The Foundation’s giving is driven by the core belief that all people – re gardless of race, roots oreconomic status – deserveaccess to quality healthcare, education and a safeplace to call home. Follow@WeDealInHope on socialmedia or visit TBRPF.org,to learn more about partnerorganizations and the impor- tant work being done in the community.BOWLING NIGHT! 25 Cents off drinks forbowlers! 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3HistoryThe Tombstone NewsGeronimo-Chiricahua Apache War ChiefBy Ben T. TraywickWorld Renowned AuthorContinued from last weekThey were not soldiers.These were the first whitemen I ever saw.About ten years later somemore white men came. Thesewere all warriors. They madetheir camp on the Gila Riversouth of Hot Springs. At firstthey were friendly and we didnot dislike them, but theywere not as good as those whocame first.After about a year sometrouble arose between themand the Indians, and I tookthe warpath as a warrior, notas a chief, (Author’s Note: Asa tribe they would fight under Mangus-Colorado, theirtribe chief. As a confederation of tribes, they would becommanded by their warchief Geronimo.) I had notbeen wronged, but some ofmy people had been, and Ifought with my tribe; for thesoldiers and not the Indianswere at fault.Not long after this someof the United States troopsinvited our leaders to hold aconference at Apache Pass(Fort Bowie). Just beforenoon the Indians were showninto a tent and told that theywould be given something toeat. When in the tent theywere attacked by soldiers.Our chief, Mamgus-Colorado, and several other warriors, by cutting through thetent, escaped; but most of thewarriors were killed or captured. Among the Bedonkohe Apaches killed at this timewere Sanza, Kladetahe, Niyokahe, and Gopi. After thistreachery the Indians wentback to the mountains andleft the fort entirely alone. Ido not think that the agenthad anything to do withplanning this, for he had always treated us well. I believeit was entirely planed by thesoldiers.From the very first the soldiers sent out to our westerncountry, and the officers incharge of them, did not hesitate to wrong the Indians.They never explained to theGovernment when an Indianwas wronged, but always reported the misdeeds of theIndians. Much that was
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