Steve Boos quits
Council stunned by sudden resignation
Jim Maniaci
Dine' Bureau
WINDOW ROCK — Chief Legislative Counsel Steve Boos stunned
the Navajo Nation Council at the end of the annual budget session
Friday by announcing he will be gone by the time the new fiscal
year starts Oct. 1.
Boos read his letter of resignation around 6:45 p.m., revealing
his last day will be Sept. 14.
The letter slammed the Gallup-McKinley County School District
over the quality of education available to his six-year-old son
and adds that he will join a Durango, Colo., law firm that specializes
in helping tribes.
It also ends a drive started in July by Delegate Peter Watchman
to remove Boos, who is not Navajo, and a proposal by Speaker Edward
T. Begay to keep Boos on the job for another year while he would
have recruited and groomed a Navajo to take his place.
Begay and a key chief legislative counsel ally, Government Services
Committee Chairman Ervin Keeswood, immediately both spoke highly
of the top-quality service Boos had provided to the council as
the Legislative Branch's top lawyer.
The letter started,"For several years my wife and I have
been concerned about the quality of education available for our
61/2 year-old son in the Gallup-McKinley schools. Over three years
ago we determined that, by the time our son was in first grade,
we wanted to move to a place where there are better education
opportunities for him. That time has now arrived. Our search for
a new home with better educational opportunities accelerated in
the spring this year and, after considering several possibilities,
we decided to move to Durango, Colorado."
Boos ran for a four-year term on the Gallup-McKinley board, but
finished near the bottom of the pack in November.
The letter continued,"I have accepted a position with a firm
in Durango which has a reputation for doing high-quality legal
work on behalf of Indian tribes, and particularly for the Southern
Ute Tribe: Maynes, Bradford, Shipps and Sheftel.
"(This firm is the one which Delegate Maryboy this past Wednesday
directed Attorney General (Levon) Henry to study for ideas on
how to re-organize and improve the Navajo Nation Department of
Justice.)
"I intend to begin work with the firm in early October. I
am therefore submitting my resignation as chief legislative counsel
of the Navajo Nation, which will be effective in two weeks at
5 o'clock p.m. on Sept. 14, 2001.
"It has been an honor to work for the Navajo Nation Council.
Thank you for all your support during my time here. I also wish
to thank all the delegates and employees throughout the government
who encouraged and supported me during my time here. I invite
you and all of the delegates to visit whenever you are in the
Durango area. I will not be far from the (Navajo) Nation and I
hope you will all drop by," the letter concludes.
Speaking first, Keeswood told delegates they know the magnitude
of the work Boos did and that he stood with the delegates "on
so many issues. He has not said 'no' to any delegate."
The Hogback Chapter representative added,"The tribal government
has gone through turmoil in recent years. Who was there to help
us? Mr. Boos." Keeswood also explained that one of the chief
legislative lawyer's jobs is to help those who don't understand
the Dine' government's system and laws.
Keeswood concluded that it was the council who gave direction
to Boos, not the other way around, and praised Boos for sticking
with his work despite enduring "racial thoughts and taunts."
Begay said the council would miss Boos. "I echo what Mr.
Keeswood said." The speaker added that all Boos' work wa
s"to the benefit of the Navajo people, not any individual."
In a statement issued through press officer Carolyn Calvin, Begay
added,"Ever since Mr. Boos got out of law school, he devoted
his life to working for the underprivileged. He knew the issues
and the legal needs from the grassroots level. He gave advice
according to Navajo law in a precise, direct manner something
some people may not have appreciated."
Begay went on to say it will be tough to replace Boos because,
"there is a perception that Navajo lawyers should start from
the top. What counts in the legal field is actual practical experience
at the local level."
The council will pick a successor based on recommendations from
the Inter Government Relations Committee, which Begay chairs and
of which Keeswood is a member, along with the other 10 committee
chairs (or vice chairs, as substitutes).
Boos spent the last nine years as a tribal attorney after nine
years with the DNA-People's Legal Services where he began his
career after graduating in 1983 from the University of California's
Hastings College of Law in San Francisco.
From 1988-90 he was an associate judge of the Ute Mountain Tribal
Court. In August 1990, while still with DNA and the Ute court,
he was appointed to defend Peter "Rocky" MacDonald Jr.
From September 1992 through November 1995 he was with the Navajo
justice division drafting proposed laws ranging from marriage
to revising the criminal code. The work also focused on including
Navajo traditional principles in the tribal code. In December
1995 he was appointed to his present post and confirmed the following
April.
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Wrestlers rumble at high school
Larry Di Giovanni
Staff Writer
GALLUP — The world's only major Native American wrestling tandem,
and tagteam champions to boot, told Gallup High School student at
a Friday football pep rally to respect yourself first. Respect for
others will follow.
That means treating your body as a temple, so stay off drugs, was
the message from Navajo Warrior, real name Steve Greyeyes Islas, and
his young tagteam partner, Ghostwalker, real name Robert Redfeather.
Together they form a team called "Native Blood."
As Ghostwalker, Redfeather, only 22, has been Navajo Warrior's partner
for about a year, about the time theyouthful newcomer began pro wrestling.
Islas, 29, spent his early childhood in Kayenta, Ariz., and has been
a professional wrestler since he was 18. He took his young partner
under his wing and the rest is history. They are champions of the
American Wrestling Association, Western States Wrestling and Florida
Championship Wrestling.
Native Blood will be one of the featured attractions at today's Red
Rock Rampage, a wrestling extravaganza set for 7 p.m. at Red Rock
State Park with a 5:30 p.m. kickoff autographing session. The main
attraction will by Chyna, who may be the greatest women's wrestler
of all time.
But before there were the accolades of wrestling, Redfeather told
Gallup high students in the school gym, there was heartache and regret.
"I've lost about everyone I cared about as child, all because
of heavy drug use," Redfeather said.
Born a Cherokee in Oklahoma, he said his earliest years are fuzzy.
Redfeather grew up in Prescott, Ariz.
Students hear plenty of anti-drug messages in their teen years, but
Redfeather told them to consider that his hits home just a little
bit harder and deeper. In his high school years, he acknowledged being
a major drug user.
"My drug of choice was crystal methamphetamine," Redfeather
said. "Not only did I do it, I also sold it and I made it."
What made Redfather eventually get off drugs was seeing the despair
it causes, particularly the impact on ones who so often stand around
helpless family members and friends caught in the middle.
When Redfeather was 16, tragedy struck when one of his best friends
died in his arms of an overdose. His lungs had filled with blood.
"There was nothing we could do," he said.
Tragedy unfolded once again, about a year later, when another friend
lost control of his car and hit a rock. A 14-year-old girl flew out
of the car, struck a tree and died.
Then it got even more personal for Redfeather.
"The biggest shock came about a year ago, when me and my brother
came home, and found my sister in the bathroom, who had died from
an overdose of heroin, with a needle sticking out of her arm,"
he said.
The impact of drugs on loved ones is the best reason never to try
crank, crack, coke, crystal meth or any other harmful drug, Redfather
said.
Navajo Warrior's message delved into issues different than his partner's,
but no less poignant. Teens should know there's no shame in resisting
peer pressure, difficult as that is. Schools are intended to provide
teachers, counselors and others who will listen, Islas said.
"It's nothing to be embarrassed about because like I said, everywhere
we go, we see it, people go through it," he said.
Most of the message from Islas, who's Navajo on his mom's side of
the family and Hispanic on his father's side, concerned being proud
of one's heritage. That means refusal to accept insult and injury
based on race, creed, color, religion and even "the length of
your hair." Islas and Redfeather sport ponytails.
"Without its diversity, the United States would not be the way
it is. Be proud of who you are, and be proud of what you are,"
Islas said.
As Native Blood, Navajo Warrior and Ghostwalker have demonstrated
pride in their Native American heritage. Coming off a midwest states
tour, and AWA tagteam champs the past three months, they are currently
"hot" in the eastern states. They have also completed a
European tour, visiting England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and even Bosnia
to entertain U.S. military personnel.
"We're in demand right now throughout the country because there
has not been a Native American tagteam in our profession since the
Strongbow brothers back in the early '70s," Islas said.
Red Rock Rampage ring announcer Justin Roberts, 21 and himself just
a few years past high school, also knows what students are feeling.
"If there's pressure, whatever. "It's cool to say 'no,'"
Roberts said.
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Area in brief
Ribbon cutting ceremony
WINDOW ROCK — The 55th Annual Navajo Nation Fair will have a
ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the main
entrance to the fairgrounds in Window Rock The fair begins Wednesday
and ends Saturday, Sept. 9.
Council meeting
ZUNI — The New Mexico State Department of Education, Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Rehabilitation Council will meet
at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, and 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the
Zuni Public Library. Information: (505) 782-4575.
Sewing circle
GALLUP — A fiber/textile circle will be held 7:30-9 p.m., twice
a month, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Gallery 211. The next circle
will be Sept. 18. Bring your own projects, including any portable
needlework, quilting, weaving or sewing. It's open
to the public. Information: (505) 722-5315/4383.
Recycling drive
GALLUP — The McKinley Citizens' Recycling Council Back to School
Recycling Drive will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Castle Furniture
Parking Lot, next to Big Cheese at 1308 Metro Ave. Bring your aluminum
cans, newspapers and corrugated cardboard to be recycled. Information
on local recycling will be available. Information: (505) 722-9257
or (520) 871-7060.
Wellness workshop
ROCK POINT, Ariz. The Shiprock Domestic Violence Taskforce Committee
will host a Domestic Violence Prevention Community Fair from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Rock Point Community High School. Information:
(928) 659-4221 or (505) 368-1388.
Planning meetings
THOREAU — A planning meeting for Thoreau Chapter will be held
at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Chapter House. Information: (505) 862-0139.
TWIN LAKES The Twin Lakes Chapter will have a planning meeting at
1 p.m. Monday at the Twin Lakes Chapter Hosue. Information: (505)
735-2600/2601.
OAK/PINE SPRINGS The Oak/Pine Springs Chapter will have a planning
meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Springs Chapter House. Information:
(520) 871-6182.
Tai Chi Chaun classes
GALLUP — Tai Chi Chaun classes are being offered at Gallery 211,
211 W. Coal Ave., next to the El Morro Theater, from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Sept. 4, and every Tuesday after that until Sept. 25. Information
and registration: (505) 775-3045.
Farm board meeting
NAVAJO, N.M. — The Red Lake Chapter will have a farm board meeting
at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Lake Chapter House, located in the NFPI
building in Navajo. Information: (505) 777-2810.
Senior transportation
GALLUP — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will provide
transportation for senior citizens to pick up prescriptions and to
doctors' appointments. Information: (505) 722-3565.
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Bengals score rousing win
Santiago Ramos
Staff Sports Writer
GRANTS — First-year Gallup Bengal coach Gary Lunsford made his
coaching debut a rousing success as Gallup showed flashes of past
district-contending teams in its 36-8 pounding of Grants Friday night.
"We were focused," said Lunsford who is trying to breathe
new life into a struggling Bengal football program that has produced
just seven wins in the past seven seasons. "The kids were into
the game. My backs looked real good. I have several backs that run
so hard. I have the depth with my backs this year. We were hitting
pretty good tonight. You win games with defense. It's a first win
and I'm pleased."
Grants coach Jerry Burns declined comment after the game.
Gallup, 1-0, will entertain Bloomfield next Friday night in the Bengals'
home opener. Grants, 1-1, will be off next week, before hosting Las
Vegas Robertson in two weeks.
The Bengals overpowered the Pirates on both sides of the football.
Gallup's defense shut down the Pirate offense to just 68 yards of
total offense, a measly 10 yards rushing on 20 carries. Junior running
back Floyd Brito rushed 10 times for just three net yards with senior
running back George Vigil with four rushes for 16 yards. Roshaun McKinney,
who was taken to the hospital with an injury in the second half, did
not prove to be a factor against theBengals after rushing eight times
for 168 yards and three scores last week against Shiprock.
Grants did have limited success with its passing game as junior quarterback
Boudy Melonas completed 6-of-17 passes for 58 yards. However, he threw
three interceptions.
In contrast, the Bengals cranked out 348 yards of total offense with
287 yards rushing on 49 carries. Gallup controlled the ball on offense,
running off 65 plays to Grants' 37.
The Pirates finished with only four first downs. Grants was also plagued
with five turnovers three interceptions and two fumbles. Meanwhile,
the Bengals, with an explosive running game, racked up a total of
20 first downs.
Gallup looked impressive on its opening drive, pounding the ball through
the middle of the porous Pirate defense. The Bengals, who rushed 287
yards on 49 carries, ran off nine straight running plays as the Pirates
were unable to contain the speedy Bengal backfield that was able to
break tackle after tackle .
Bengal senior fullback Jude Candeleria, who carried 10 times for 87
yards, found a big hole and bolted for 13 yards and a first down on
the first play of the game. Candelaria carried again for gains of
seven and eight yards before senior tailback Adam Becenti, who scored
a pair of touchdowns, got a pitch from junior quarterback Jared Montano
and sprinted 22 yards to Grants' 6. After picking up two yards on
successive carries to the 1, Becenti drove into the end zone for Gallup's
first of five
touchdowns of the game. Abe Azua's PAT gave Gallup an early 7-0 lead.
After holding the Pirates on their first series of the game, the Bengals
threatened again on their next series.
Montano kept the ball on the first play and raced 26 yards for a first
down. Two plays later, Montano again kept the ball and went left for
a 20-yard gain to the 5. After losing four yards after tripping on
the turf on the next play, Montano threw a pass that was picked off
by Pirate defender Boudy Melonas. Melonas intercepted Montano's pass
and scampered 95 yards down the sidelines for what turned out to be
Grants' only score of the night. McKinney ran over the PAT and gave
Grants a brief lead at 8-7.
The Bengals, who gained revenge for last year's heartbreaking 14-13
loss to Grants on a missed PAT, quickly got that turnover back when
quarterback Melonas was intercepted for the first of two times by
Becenti. Becenti ran back the interception 20 yards into the end zone
as the Bengals stole the lead back, 14-8, with less than a minute
remaining in the first half.
Gallup got the ball right back as the Bengals recovered a successful
onsides kick that was converted into the Bengals' third TD.
After running off three running plays that netted 18 yards, Montano
went to the airways and found senior receiver Cisco Romero open for
a perfect 26-yard scoring strike.
The Bengals added another score late in the first half, this time
on a 24-yard field goal by Azua as Gallup led 23-8 at the half.
The Pirates, who opened their season last week with a 40-0 shutout
over Shiprock with 369 yards of offense, were shut down by a tough
Bengal defense that allowed just just four yards rushing on seven
carries in the first half along with two first downs that were made
by pass completions by Melonas late in the first half.
Gallup got on the scoreboard on its first drive of the second half
with Candelaria setting up the score on a 29-yard pickup.
Quarterback Montano hit Romero with a perfect 21-yard pass in the
end zone but the ball was dropped. But Montano, who completed 5-of-15
passes for 52 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, came
right back and found senior receiver Chris Hendrix for 14 yards to
the 7. Two plays later, the Bengals capped a nine-play drive as Hendrix
drove in from the 3 as Gallup grabbed a 29-8 cushion.
Gallup had a touchdown called back late in the third period when Azua
had a 28-yard run called back with a Bengal penalty.
With less than four minutes remaining in the game, the Bengals capped
their scoring with senior backup quarterback Ben Garcia in the game.
On the second play of the drive, Garcia ripped through the Pirate
line for a huge 45-yard run. Two plays later, Garcia completed a nine-yard
pass to Candelaria. Three plays later, Garcia capped the scoring drive
as he pounded into the end zone from the 3. Azua's PAT made the final
score, 36-8.
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Navajo Police arrest 6 in Kaibeto raid
Jim Maniaci
Dine' Bureau
KAIBETO — Navajo police raided the Tadytin compound here at 1
a.m. Friday and arrested a half-dozen men and women on bootlegging
and related charges in an immediate follow-up to the historic "Operation
Bootleg - Capture All Persons Selling (CAPS)."
The compound is located a quarter-mile southwest of Mile Post 331
on Arizona Route 98.
In addition to delivery of liquor, the four men and two women were
each charged with conspiracy to deliver liquor and endangering the
welfare of a minor under the tribal code, according to the Tuba City
Law Enforcement District report.
It all began with the arrest by a tribal police-led team using a U.S.
warrant around 8:15 p.m. Thursday of Nathaniel Tadytin at home in
the compound, according to the report...
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Winslow runs over Scouts
Carrie Loretto
Sports Editor
FT. DEFIANCE, Ariz. — The Winslow Bulldogs opened the 3A North
Conference with a bang.
Winslow overpowered the Window Rock Scouts, amassing an impressive
349 yards rushing, en route to a 50-6 thrashing of the Scouts in both
teams' season opener at Judd Avey Memorial Field in Ft. Defiance Friday
night.
"We wanted to prove that we could still run the football,"
Winslow head coach Matthew Gracey said. "We've got quite a few
good players this year, when one's not playing so good, the other
three step it up. We're just hoping we can keep it together all through
the season because, I don't know what anybody else thinks, but I think
the North's a pretty tough conference and I tell you what, we're going
to have to be on our A game to finish where we wanna be."
Senior halfback Dustin Taylor led the Bulldogs' rushing attack with
141 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Senior halfback Art Brito
added 113 yards with one touchdown on 18 rushes. Nolan Horn and Anthony
Carter were also thrown into the mix when it appeared the Scouts'
defense had found the answer to stop Taylor and Brito...
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Gallup woman sentenced despite family's pleas
Andrea Egger
Staff Writer
GALLUP — Family members spoke out Friday morning in defense
of their "little girl," who was sentenced to five years
in prison for an attempted armed robbery Jan. 1.
District Judge Grant Foutz sentenced Michaelynn Thompson, 20, of
Gallup, to seven years in prison, and then he suspended two years
of the sentence. Trial testimony for Thompson in June accused her
of being with her brother, Derrick Thompson, 16, and her boyfriend,
Brandon Yazzie, 20, when Yazzie pulled a gun on Laura Grogan and
Marty Bonacci of Gallup outside of Gallup Indian Medical Center,
where Grogan works.
Grogan and Bonacci both testified that Michaelynn Thompson yelled
to Yazzie: "Why don't you just shoot him!"
In the incident, Bonacci grabbed ahold of the gun and then pursued
the three assailants as they tried to flee before police arrived...
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Life at Bluewater Lake
Summer homes becoming year-round residences
Gaye Brown de Alvarez
Staff Writer
GALLUP — It's this area's answer to Aspen, Pinetop, Lake Tahoe
and anyplace where people build expensive summer homes.
It's where the Gallup and Grants "elite" spend their weekends,
fishing, enjoying the quiet or gazing up at a blanket of stars on
a calm, summer night.
It's a thriving community, where property values and prices for
real estate have increased over the years and residents swear it
is THE place to be.
It's Bluewater Lake, the only large body of water in McKinley and
Cibola counties...
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Tuba City erupts for 30-0 victory
Staff report
Tuba City erupted for 24 points in the second half to roll past
Greyhills 30-0 at home Friday night in 3A North Conference action.
"We didn't look very good in the first half," Tuba City
coach Kent Tomah said. "We couldn't get in synch. Greyhills
played us tough. We had two fumbles on two major drives. In the
second half we picked it up. The line did a good job and we moved
the ball."
Tuba City, 1-0, will host Window Rock next Friday in conference
action.
The Warriors scored their only touchdown of the first half on a
one-yard run by fullback Darrien Yazzie. Junior tailback Elijah
Allan, who carried 17 times for 186 yards and two scores, scored
on runs of 19 and 26 yards in the third period. In the fourth period,
Tuba City put Greyhills away as senior tailback Andrew Johnson,
who carried 14 times for 197 yards and two TDs, scored on runs of
20 and 40 yards...
No photography allowed at school
Andrea Egger
Staff Writer
GALLUP — The First Amendment is up for grabs in the Gallup-McKinley
County School District as newspaper photographers were banned from
taking photographs at a pep rally Friday at Gallup High School.
Events taking place at a public building, like a school, with the
public at large invited, are considered public events, according
to the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. But Friday, Independent photographer
Craig Robinson was told by Gallup High assistant principal Bill
Miller that he could take photographs but he had to get permission
from students' parents before running photos of students and including
their names or his photos had to be taken in such a manner where
students couldn't be recognized.
Robinson left without taking any photos. Photographer Rich-Joseph
Facun also covered the pep rally but stuck to pictures without students.
"That's really hurting the students because someone isn't doing
a reality check on the First Amendment," Robinson said. "I
feel bad for the students. It's their pep rally..."
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Deaths
Fr. Martin Rademaker
FORT DEFIANCE — Services for Father Martin Rademaker will be
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Mary, Mother of Mankind Parish
at St. Michaels Mission. Interment will follow at St. Michaels Community
Cemetery.
Reception of the body will be held at 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament Parish in Fort Defiance.
Rademaker died died Aug. 29 in Gallup. He was born Feb. 22, 1929 in
Louisville, Ky.
Rademaker was invested with the Franciscan habit in 1946 and pronounced
his Solemn Vows at Duns Scotus College in Southfield, Mich. in 1950.
He was ordained to the priesthood in 1955 and spent his ministry on
the Navajo reservation in Northern Arizona and New Mexico. He served
as associate pastor, pastor, guardian and member of the provincial
definitorium.
He was a definitor in OLG Province from 1985-1999. He also served
as OLG's Novice Master from 1985 to 1994. He was Vicar Provincial
for OLG Province from 1991-1997. He served as Secretary of Formation
for OLG Province from 1994-1996.
Rademaker is survived by one brother, Lee Rademaker of Fort Wayne,
Ind.
Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Lee Tommie Ross
SANDERS, Ariz. — Services for Lee Ross, 69, will be held at 11
a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Sanders Bible Misson. Pastor
Raymond Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at Houck Community
Cemetery.
Ross died Aug. 29 in Sanders. He was born Jan. 3, 1932 in Tolakai
into the Towering House for the Bitter Water.
Ross finished the 11th grade. He was employed with the Railroad and
as a carpenter. He was with the VFW of Sanders. He
served in the Army as a Paratrooper in the Korean War.
Survivors include his son, Arnold L. Ross Sr. of Fruitland; daughters,
Sharon Ross of Las Vegas, Nev., Karen Richards of Sanders, Ariz.,
Marlene Ross and Kathleen Harloo, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother,
Raymond Ross of Shiprock; sisters, Mary Clark and Patsy Archie both
of Twin Lakes; 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ross was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and sons, Thomas Ross
and Ronald Ross.
Pallbearers will be Vernon Archie, Timothy Clark, Ronnie Ross, Erwin
Frank, Kenneth Bitsie Jr. and Melvin Six.
The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services
at Houck Chapter House.
Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mabel Jean Yazzie
LUPTON, Ariz., — Services for Mabel Yazzie will be held 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Rollie Mortuary-Palm Chapel. Pastor Jake Yazzie
Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow at the Gallup City Cemetery.
Yazzie died Aug. 28 in Gallup. She was born Feb. 3, 1941 in Allentown,
Ariz., into the One Who Walks Around You Clan for the Salt People
Clan.
She attended and graduated from Phoenix Indian School. She worked
for Shiprock General Dynamics. Her hobbies included sewing and cooking.
Survivors include her sons Fredrick Yazzie of Rock Point, Ariz., Fritz
Yazzie of Shiprock and Max Yazzie of Gallup; daughter Maxine Ann Casteano
of Aztec; brothers Roy Bills and James Nelson of Phoenix, David Nelson
and Thomas Nelson of Allentown, Ariz.; sisters Marie N. Joe of Allentown,
Ariz., Lucille Nelson of Gallup and Lucy Mae Nelson of Phoenix.
Yazzie was preceded in death by parents Oscar and Patricia Nelson;
brother Jerry Nelson and Ray Nelson and sister Judy Nelson.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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