Indian Voices would first like to congratulate the new officers:
President – George Dunckhurst Jr
V. President – Loren Graves
Treasurer – Darlene Hayward
Secretary – Charla Garcia
Trustee – Evelyn Pacheco
Every second Monday of the month, the Dick Collins 498 gathers together to lift their voices on the many issues concerning seniors and families alike here in Southern Nevada. They feature a multitude of guest speakers, ranging from US Senator-D Catherine Cortez Masto to State Treasurer Zach Conine.
This month’s meeting featured guest speaker Richard J Cherchio, a North Las Vegas Councilman for Ward 4. If there was one thing he emphasized, it was that it was the PEOPLE that put him there, thus reminding NARA members of the importance of our voices and votes. Dick Collins (Ch. 498 President) and George Dunckhurst Jr. (Apache) presented Councilman Cherchio with a Medal of Valor, courtesy of the late Nevada Intertribal Powwow.
The councilman spoke highly of the changes, past and present, that have been happening in North Las Vegas. “We (North Las Vegas) are finally getting to where we need to be,” stated Cherchio. He mentioned projects like the VA Hospital (past) and a Stations Casino (new) near the 215 and Losee. As the meeting ended, he reminded us to “Continue to Speak Up!” His energy was refreshing in such an uncertain time concerning political figures.
To contact North Las Vegas Councilman Richard J. Cherchio, call (702) 633-1194 or visit www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/our-city/contact-us. He said he welcomes the correspondence.
