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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 Volume 23, Number 06

Inside: Resolutions approved by Hopi Tribal Council, Protocols for HTC

meetings, Babies & Toddlers Need More Reading Time, HRES Arrest Report

Hopi Tribe hires

Deputy Attorneys

and Sta Assistant

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Second Mesa Day School Celebrates Read

Across America

Second Mesa Day School was alive with fun March 2-6,

2015 as they celebrated Read Across America which em

phasizes the importance of reading and recognizes one of

the most famous authors of all time, Dr. Suess. On any

given day at School that week; one had to be careful lest

you run into Thing 1 and Thing 2, Horton from Horton

Hears a Who, or to an entire classroom of 6

grade Cats

in the Hat! The SMDS Food Services department joined

in by providing a breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham one

morning!

Community members were invited to read to classes

throughout the week and SMDS would like to thank the

following people who donated their time:

Mrs. Joan Buzzard from Austin Texas of the Friends of

Hopi Foundation; Susan Secakuku, Executive Director of

the Navatsquewat Institute; Ramson Lomatuwyma Hopi

Artist, Teacher and Poet; Miss Hopi 2014-2015, Lexie

James; Bonnie Secakuku, Sipaulovi Community Mem

ber; Radford Quamahongnewa, Retired Librarian; Bruce

Talawyma, KUYI Radio host and Nadenia Myron, Sun

light Mission Church.

Deborah Secakuku Baker, MSW

Intervenon Educator, Second Mesa Day School

Students at Second Mesa Day School pose in their Dr. Seuss hats

Non-Emergency Medical Trans-

port Companies licensed with

Hopi Revenue Commission

Village of

Sichomovi

Annual Meeng

For

Sichomovi Village

Members

Saturday, March 28

Kootka Hall

Addional informaon

available from the

Village Administrave

Oce- 928.737.0446

PUBLIC NOTICE

ATTENTION ALL

RANCHERS

The Hopi Tribe is

in the process of

renewing the tribal

brand (H-6) with

the State of Arizo-

na. The renewal

process will take

approximately 90

days. During this

90 day period NO

INSPECTIONS will

be conducted by

the Hopi Resources

Enforcement Ser-

vices (HRES) unless

you have a personal

brand registered

with the State of

Arizona. The pub-

lic will be noed

when the brand has

been renewed. Any

quesons or con-

cerns can be ad-

dressed to the Hopi

Tribe’s Department

of Natural Resourc-

es at 734-3601.

Traditional Hopi Foods

Help Combat Diabetes

Valerie Nuvayestewa

Diabetes Prevenon Educator

Young Hopi/Tewa boy playing with nanha in the corneld...Happy Memories!

I recently attended the 17

Native Diabetes Preven-

tion Conference in Phoenix. The theme was “Protecting

the Generations, A Lifespan Approach to Preventing Di-

abetes”; protecting our future by introducing “lifestyle

changes” to our people so that they will never have to

experience diseases such as diabetes. Lifestyle change is

the modifying or eliminating long-held habits of eating

or physical activity, and maintaining a new, improved

habit over months and years; making the change perma-

nent.

I attended a session led by Dorothy Krupknick, MS.,

RD, CSO, “Individualized Nutrition Programs for Dia-

betes”. She told us the path to better health is “you are

what you eat”. Trends are changing the way we eat, and

we need to educate with accurate information. She then

motioned towards my direction and said, “Going back to

native plant-based diets, low-fat, high ber foods is what

you should be telling people. Using your ancient foods

of corn, beans and squash, minimizing sugar intake to

six teaspoons a day, using portion control and proper se-

lection of food, is the way to go. But you, (I’m guessing

she meant us native people), already knew that”. So I

found myself sitting up a little straighter, with a pride-

ful smile, and then realizing in the same instant that yes,

we do know this, but do little if nothing at all with our

knowledge. That is why there is a 110% increase in di-

agnosed diabetes from 1990 to 2009 in American Indians

and Alaska Native youth aged 15-19 years.

General Counsel Fred

Lomayesva announced

the hire of two Deputy

General Counsels: Cath

erine Wright and David

Waterman.

Catherine Wright is no

stranger to Hopi Land.

Nearly 28 years ago she

came to the Hopi Reserva

tion to work at DNALegal

Services. Since that time

Wright has held many

jobs on the Reservation:

Managing Attorney, solo

practitioner Attorney,

Realty Ofcer, Probate

Specialist, Dir. of the Hopi

Board of Education and

Public Health Compliance

Ofcer. Last year she

moved to Santa Fe to work

for the State of New Mex

ico as Staff Counsel, but

is “thrilled to come back

to Hopi to serve as Deputy

General Counsel!”

Wright originally from

Pryor, OK, has one son

who grew up as a Rez Kid

on the Hopi Reservation

and a product of the Hopi

education system. The rst

time he ever lived off the

Reservation was when he

went to Berkeley, where he

got a degree in English and

now works in San Francis

co designing games you

can play on smart phones!

Wright has a BA Degree

in Anthropology/Classical

Languages and MA in

Anthropological Linguis

tics and a Juris Doctorate

(JD) from the Univer

sity of

Texas. Wright is licensed to

practice law and has a State

Bar in Texas and Arizona.

Cont’d on Page 5

Cont’d on P. 5

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

Cont’d on Page 3

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Herman G. Honanie

CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

VICE CHAIRMAN

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Jonathan Phillips

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Village of Bakabi

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THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

Protocols for

all Hopi Tribal

Council Meetings

Memo from Vernita Selestewa

Hopi Tribal Council Secretary

/s/ Vernita Selestewa

Hopi Tribal Council

FY 2015 Resolution Summaries

Date

Resolution Approved Summary

Page 1

H-001-2015 12/04/14 Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to

Daniell Albert in the amount of $2,000.

Vote: 11

in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding

H-002-2015 12/22/14 Adopts the Fiscal Year 2015 General Fund Budget in the amount of

$23,493,871.00.

Vote: 16

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-003-2015 12/23/14 Approves 58 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant

to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.

Vote: 17

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-004-2015 12/23/14 Amends H-037-2006 to change the title of Chief Administrative

Officer to Executive Director.

Vote: 15

in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-005-2015 12/23/14 Accepts contents of the Poosiwlelena, Village of Moencopi (Lower)

Community Development Master Plan.

Vote: 16

in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-006-2015 1/05/15 Approves and accepts Contract No. ADHS15-083141 entitled

Colorectal Cancer Screening between the Arizona Department of

Health Services and the Hopi Tribe.

Vote: 14

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-007-2015 1/05/15 To rescind H-012-2006 and approve the release of H-13 funding back

to Yuwehloo Pahki Community.

Vote: 14

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-008-2015 1/07/15 To accept the TIGER grant award from the U.S. Department of

Transportation, Federal Highway Administration in the amount of

$2,894,190.50 to design and construct a portion of the Community

streets and roadways with the Tawa’ovi Community.

Vote: 13

in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding

H-009-2015 1/07/15 Approves Amendment No. 1 of the

Tobacco Education and Prevention

Services Program IGA Contract between the Arizona Department of

Health Services and the Hopi Tribe extending the performance period

through December 31, 2015.

Vote: 15

in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding

Hopi Tribal Council

FY 2015 Resolution Summaries

Date

Resolution Approved Summary

Page 2

H-010-2015 1/28/15 Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to

Anthony Puhuyesva for dance group to travel/perform at the 2015

Super Bowl Festival in the amount of $1,500.00.

Vote: 11

in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-011-2015 1/28/15 Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to the

Hopi Super Bowl 2015 Planning Committee in the amount of

$6,000.00.

Vote: 12

in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-012-2015 1/28/15 Approves the Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 to the

Intergovernmental Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Arizona

State Parks and allocates $100,000.00 to assist with operation and

maintenance of the Homolovi State Park.

Vote: 13

in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-013-2015 1/28/15 Approves the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow

Instructions concerning approximately 50 acres.

Vote: 13

in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-014-2015 1/28/15 Accepts and approves the Organization Chart for the Office of General

Counsel and accepts the application of Mr. David Waterman as the

Deputy General Counsel.

Vote: 8

in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-015-2015 2/02/15 Authorizes the Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services to

seek and accepts grant award(s) and funding(s) from the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security, and

any other profit or non-profit agency to supplement the development

of this department for the Hopi Tribe.

Vote: 10

in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-016-201 2/02/15 Approves the contract with the law firm of Antol & Hance, P.C. for

the calendar year 2015 to provide legal services as conflict public

defenders for the Tribe.

Vote: 13

in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-017-2015 2/03/2015 Exercises its authority as sole shareholder pursuant to Section 6(b) of

the By-laws of the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation,

Section to remove the Board Members of Corporation.

Vote: 13 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding

Hopi Tribal Council

FY 2015 Resolution Summaries

Date

Resolution Approved Summary

Page 4

Housing Low Income Tax Credit Application, Form 10, Planning and

Zoning Verification.

Vote: 11

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-028-2015 2/26/15 Grants a blanket “Permission to Survey” for all affordable housing

development land surveys for projects identified in the FY’ 2015

Indian Housing Plan.

Vote: 11

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-029-2015 3/03/15 Approves a sole source consulting agreement with Daniel B. Stephens

& Associates in the amount of $169,975.00 for the purpose of

providing technical assistance in relation to the Tuba City Open

Dump.

Vote: 16

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-030-2015 03/03/15 Approves the Memorandum of Agreement and Project Summary for

I.H.S. Project PH 14-E90, Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project (HAMP);

and allocates $21,000 from the Special Project Account for purpose of

fulfilling its contribution for the project.

Vote: 12

in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

Hopi Tribal Council

FY 2015 Resolution Summaries

Date

Resolution Approved Summary

Page 3

H-018-2015 2/03/15 Approves 29 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant

to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.

Vote: 16

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-019-2015 2/03/15 Authorizes First Mesa Elementary School to extend transportation

boundaries outside of the 20 mile radius to include Hopi students

residing within the attendance areas between Moenkopi and Spider

Mound.

Vote: 14

in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-020-2015 2/23/15 Approves an amendment to Jonathan Kircher Special Attorney

Contract to increase the amount from $60,000.00 to $87,384.00.

Vote: 8

in favor, 6 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-021-2015 2/23/15 Approves an eleven month contract with the Farley Group, Inc. as the

lobbyist for the Hopi Tribe.

Vote: 12

in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding

H-022-2015 2/23/15 Authorizes the Hopi Tribe to apply for grant funding through FY 2015

Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Funding Program.

Vote: 12

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-023-2015 2/24/15 Establishes two Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Settlement

Negotiation Committees.

Vote: 16

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-024-2015 2/25/15 Approves a Sole Source procurement for the purchase of the Microsoft

Software Assurance coverage from CDW for a six-year period.

Vote: 16

in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-025-2015 2/25/15 Approves the sole source proposal of May 27, 2014, “Hopi Tribe

Financial Department Organizational Assessment” by Moss-Adams.

Rescinds Resolution H-048-2014.

Vote: 9

in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-026-2015 2/25/15 Approves the sole source engagement of Walker & Armstrong, LLP,

for pre-audit accounting services for the fiscal years ending December

31, 2012 and December 31, 2013.

Vote: 11

in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-027-2015 2/25/15 Approves the “intent to lease” at the Twin Arrows site and authorizes

the Chairman of the Hopi Tribe to sign Arizona Department of

On March 4/5, 2015 the Hopi Tribal Council

held their Annual Tribal Council Orientation

and Strategy Planning Sessions, which included

discussions on the Protocols for Council Meet-

ings and several issues were adressed and they

have requested the information be disseminated

to all Hopi Tribal Programs/Villages/Regulated

Entities as a reminder on the following pro-

tocols in the Tribal Chambers during Council

Sessions.

1. All members of the Hopi Tribe may attend

any meeting of the Council, but they may

not speak, except by invitation of the

Council. Non-members may be invited by

the Council to attend any meeting and to

address it (topic on agenda).

Issue Addressed: There are times to when an

individual is recognized by Tribal Council

and they tend to bring up issues that are not

in line with the subject matter being ad-

dressed at the time.

Protocol – If an individual/program/village

or others wish to address the Tribal Council

on any issues of concern, a written request to

the Tribal Council via Tribal Secretary’s Of-

ce is required, to be placed on the agenda.

2. All visitors and Tribal Employees attending

a Hopi Tribal Council meeting shall be re-

quired to sign in with the Sgt. at Arms upon

entry to the Tribal Chambers.

Issue Addressed: On occasions Tribal Em-

ployees are in attendance of Tribal Council

meetings for several hours, when the subject

matter of discussion(s) may not be pertaining

to their program. The concern asked was

if these employees had their supervisor’s

approval and/or if they had taken leave from

their work to attend these sessions.

Protocol – Tribal employees are encouraged

to exercise their political rights as citizens,

vote as they may choose. Support candi-

dates of their choice and express their polit-

ical opinions. However, political activities

must take place outside of working hours.

3. The use of cell phones or other communica-

tion devices is prohibited when the Council

meeting is in session. Photographic or elec-

tronic visual/audio Recording devices are

prohibited from the Tribal Chambers.

Issue addressed. Individuals are continually/

constantly utilizing their cell phones while in

attendance of Tribal Council sessions.

Protocol – Cell phones and communication

devices are to be turned off before entering

the chambers. Disruptions by any device

may result in conscation by the Sgt. at

Arms.

Communication devices are reserved for the

use of Security and Emergency Personnel.

Use of any and all recording devices is

reserved for the Ofce of the Tribal Secre-

tary. (Hopi Constitution, Bylaws of the Hopi

Tribe; Article I – Duties and qualications of

Ofcers; Section 4).

Hopi Tribal Council sessions are open for

those that are interested in attending; how-

ever, they are merely requesting that these

protocols be adhered to when in attendance

of council sessions.

Any further questions or clarications need-

ed, please don’t hesitate to contact my ofce

at 734-3131.

2015 Approved Resolutions

PUBLIC NOTICE

FOR HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT/MEMBERSHIP PUR-

POSE, BEGINNING JUNE 2015 THE ARIZONA VITAL

RECORDS ACKNOWEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY FORM

WILL BE USED. DUE TO THIS CHANGE THE HOPI EN-

ROLLMENT DEPARTMENT’S PATERNITY AFFIDAVIT

FORM WILL NO LONGER BE ISSUED AT THE HOPI

TRIBE ENROLLMENT OFFICE.

THE REQUIRED FORM CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE

HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE OR BY REQUEST

AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS OR ON THE INTER-

NET.

HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE

PO BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

PHONE #: (928)734-3152

AZDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

www.azdhs.gov

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 3

LOCAL NEWS

Today, about 80% of food on Hopi is purchased in

stores off the reservation. Often times, Hopi community

members assume food hasn’t changed from what their

parents and grandparents ate during their upbringing,

but the reality is they aren’t always aware of where the

produce originated from. It’s not easy to recognize, but

the way our general community shops, how often they

farm, and where Hopi food comes from can have a di-

rect effect on the health and well-being of the commu-

nity. Hopi is not just a farming system, it’s a way to

learn and practice values (2004 Hopi Community Food

Assessment Report).

In 2014, The Hopi Foundation’s Natwani Coalition

and local grass root groups, Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture

and the Hopi Food Co-op, immersed themselves in a

collaborative effort to bring a Hopi Farmers Market se-

ries to Hopi. The rst year, the collaboration sponsored

three successful Hopi Farmer’s Markets which brought

the community together to barter, sell, or trade locally

grown foods, products, and other items.

This year, which marks the second annual Farmers

Market series will begin with a spring event on May 2

at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center in Kykotsmovi,

AZ. The 2015 Hopi Farmers Markets will again be host-

ed by Natwani Coalition, Hopi Tukskwa Permaculture,

the Hopi Food Co-op, and is please to bring in the Hopi

Special Diabetes Program as a new partner.

The health and diet related issues resulting in poor

diet and lack of physical activity cannot be xed without

improvement of the local Hopi food system. The strat-

egy of offering a farmers market includes collaborative

projects that will, overtime, help to improve this local

food system. The 2015 Market and Exchange are the be-

ginning steps to achieving the overall goal. It is an honor

to offer fresh locally grown food to the Hopi communi-

ty, which also supports local farmers, and strengthens

our local food system. The other component of the 2015

Markets is to encourage both vendors and participants to

barter or trade with one another. We invite you to bring

your seeds, homemade items (aprons, jams, our, tools,

neveni/nepni, etc...) to trade with the vendors. This part

of the event is a custom that the collaborative hopes to

strengthen amongst the community.

Natwani Coalition strives to encourage the Hopi com-

munity to take lead in initiatives that help to strengthen our

local Hopi food system. The market’s planning group’s

main goal is to raise awareness about local farming. It’s

important to help support the Hopi people in methods of

agriculture, food distribution, and food consumption that

promote a healthy lifestyle for the community.

Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture is a community-based edu-

cational non-prot organization, initiating hands-on learn-

ing projects, trainings, and offering workshops that support

Hopi youth and community to develop skills and practical

experience that promotes a more ecological and healthy

Hopi community. For the spring event, Hopi Tutskwa Per-

maculture will offer plant starts, fruit tree seedlings, grape

vines, locally grown vegetables, and compost.

The Hopi Food Co-op was created out of the de-

sire of community interest to consider Hopi value of

self-sustainability, by eating more from and supporting

our local food sources. “We also offer teaching of food

preservation, modern gardening practices and educa-

tion about what is in our modern foods, so that we can

make better choices. We believe that food is medicine

and will contribute to our overall improved health and

wellness. We bring attention to that fact that the ‘food’

we are referring to is that which is grown outside your

door and that you invest your own energy and time to

produce. This also includes the age-old Hopi foods and

food ways that we are slowly forgetting,” says Susan

Secakuku, Hopi Food Co-op Member. The Hopi Food

Co-op supports the Hopi Farmers Market & Exchange

because it promotes Hopi values of self-sustainability,

sharing and engagement.

Along with locally grown foods and crafts, the Hopi

Special Diabetes Program will host a 1 and 2-mile

fun run/walk to kick start the day of the spring event.

“Our efforts to support the Natwani Coalition, the Hopi

Tutskwa Permaculture, and the Hopi Food Co-op ties

into our program efforts by encouraging the communi-

ty to make better food choices,” says Joyce Hamilton,

HPDP Administrator.

Registration for the fun run/walk will begin at 6:30

a.m., and the kick-off is at 7:00 a.m. “Come out and join

us, we will cheer and encourage you on your 1 or 2-mile

journey! The energy our participants gain through their

walk/runs will denitely set the tone for their shopping

needs at the market,” says Hamilton.

The market sponsors can’t wait to see everyone at the

spring Hopi Farmer’s Market on May 2. Also, mark

your calendars for these future market dates: August 15,

September 19 and October 3, 2015. For more informa-

tion please contact Natwani Coalition at 928-514-8220

or email [email protected].

Hopi Farmers

Market and Ex-

change

Samantha Antone

Natwani Coalion Program Manager

Daniel Honanie from the Village of Upper Moenkopi

was hired as Staff Assistant in the Ofce of Executive

Director. Honanie holds an M.ED. Degree from Har-

vard University.

From 1973-1980, Honanie was Associate Professor

in the Department of Elementary Ed. at the University

of New Mexico and earned certication from Robert O.

Anderson Graduate School of Business and Administra-

tive Sciences. From 1981-1985, he served as College

President at the College of Ganado.

After his tenure as College President, Honani was a

private business owner for 5 years. He left private busi-

ness to begin employment with the Hopi Tribe as Tribal

Operations Ofcer for approximately 10 years before

retiring.

Honanie never seemed to enjoy his retirement, as he

then took on the role of President/CEO of Moenkopi

Developers Corporation from 2002-2010. As President/

CEO he provided leadership in the development of the

Moenkopi Wastewater Treatment Plant; Tuuvi Travel

Center and Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites.

Honanie is familiar with functions of the Hopi Bud-

get Oversight Team, CTGP contracts and Grants and the

BIA Priority Funding System. He has vast experience

in federal/state contract & scal management, organiza-

tion & fund development, procurement & construction

management.

“His education and vast knowledge and experience in

business and management will be critical in assisting me

in overseeing the Departments, Ofces and Programs

under the Executive Branch,” said Executive Director

Wayne Taylor, Jr.

Hopi Tribe from P1

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OPINIONS

“You may have the education and make more money in the pahaana world, but the per-

son who cleans your ofce and takes out your trash daily may hold a higher title than you

in the kivas or in the village; respect these people that are below you,” said the former Miss

Hopi Nikki Qumyintewa (2013-14).

The Custodian Division, a regular commercial services program and a component of the

Facilities Risk Management Program of the Hopi Tribe is often overlooked by Hopi Tribal

employees because they do not work during normal working hours as everyone else and

they do not provide services to the general public.

Edgar Shupla, Director of Facilities Risk Management Program has been the director

since 2006 and oversees other programs along with the Custodial Division. The Facilities

Management program is funded by general funds and Robert Honahnie is the Custodian

Supervisor and he began his career with the Hopi Tribe two and a half years ago. Prior to

working at the Hopi Tribe he was working with Northern Arizona University as a Custodi-

an for one and a half years. He has a total of 14 years custodial work experience.

Honahnie supervises a total of four custodians: Claudina Rogers from Hotevilla has

worked 16 years with the Hopi Tribe as a custodian; Janice Dennis of Kykotsmovi worked

10 years with the tribe; Kenneth Hough of Bacavi has worked with tribe for 8 months and

Eldrice Manseld of Hotevilla is on his fth month with the tribe.

While everyone is leaving work for the day, the custodians are beginning their day.

They don’t work during the day unless they are assigned to work on special projects due to

weather and emergency basis.

Honahnie said he makes sure their cleaning is Hospital grade, meaning everything is

cleaned and wiped down to pass inspection. Their day begins at 4 pm when they gather

at their makeshift ofce (the boiler room) behind the Legislative building for a brieng.

Honahnie goes over special requests from programs and issues that need to be resolved,

then they start cleaning areas they are assigned. Each custodian is assigned an area to clean

and is divided by restrooms, top and bottom oor of the administration building and zones.

There are two zones; zone one is the Hopi Tribal Courts and zone two Hopi Resource

Enforcement Ofce, Abandoned Mine Land, Women’s Health, Risk Management and the

Tribal Employment Rights Ofce. The Honahnie and the Legislative buildings have sec-

tions that are assigned.

Hopi Tribe Custodians

vital for a Good Work

Environment

Custodians L-R: Claudina Rogers, Janice Dennis, Robert Honahnie, Eldrice Mans-

eld and Kenneth Hough

EXECUTIVE ORDER #01-2015

Emergency Funding for Structural

Fire and Rescue Operations

Cont’d on Page 5

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LOCAL NEWS

Babies and toddlers need

more reading time

Cynthia Pardo

First Things First

Although Daniel is still an infant, his older brother reads with him because he

knows that it will better prepare Daniel to read

100 Mile Club

Registration Requirements

1. MUST reside on the Hopi Reservation

2. You have 12 weeks to reach the goal of

100 miles.

3. You can claim mileage only by

walking, jogging, running or the use of

a treadmill.

Hopi (March 2015) – A recent national

study shows there’s good news and chal-

lenges when it comes to families read-

ing daily with infants, toddlers and pre-

schoolers.

The good news is parents recognize that

reading with young children is important

in developing language and literacy skills.

The challenge is families aren’t starting

early enough.

Scholastic recently released the Kids

and Family Reading Report, its annual

survey of children’s reading. The report

shows that while 73 percent of parents

say they started reading aloud to their

child before age 1, more than 50 percent

say they did not start until their baby was

6 months old.

First Things First reminds Arizona fam-

ilies that 90 percent of a child’s critical

brain development happens by age 5 and

daily interactions with caregivers have a

huge impact on building vocabulary and

language. When infants hear and use lan-

guage, their brains develop the connec-

tions needed to learn how to read.

“General knowledge, attention and vo-

cabulary at ages 3 and 4 correlate to read-

ing comprehension skills in third and fourth

grade,” said First Things First Senior Di-

rector of Early Learning, Ginger Sandweg.

“Reading, talking, singing and playing

with young children are ways that families

can use everyday moments to encourage

literacy and language development.”

Statewide, First Things First’s YouTube

page hosts videos that demonstrate how to

read with infants, toddlers and preschool-

ers. The organization also partners with

Read On Arizona, which engages com-

munities in supporting early literacy for

kids birth to 8 years old and has an early

literacy guide and book suggestions for ev-

ery developmental stage on their website,

readonarizona.org.

Here are a few things families can do to

help their babies and toddlers develop those

important language and literacy skills:

Read to your child every day starting at

birth. Even very young babies respond to

the warmth of a lap and the soothing sound

of a book being read aloud.

Keep a lot of reading material in your

home and let your child see you reading.

Make frequent visits to the Hopi Tutuqa-

yki Sikisve Mobile Public Library.

Talk frequently to your baby, toddler or

preschooler; ask them lots of questions and

listen patiently to their answers.

Sing songs and make up rhymes.

Choose books appropriate to your child’s

age and interests; for example, board or

cloth books that a baby can hold.

Point out letters in your child’s environment.

Read signs and labels out loud; talk about

how things are similar and different. ###

About First Things First – First

Things First is a voter-created, statewide

organization that funds early education

and health programs to help kids be suc-

cessful once they enter kindergarten. De-

cisions about how those funds are spent

are made by local councils staffed by

community volunteers. To learn more,

visit azftf.gov.

A group of high school students from the Solbury School from Solbury, PA traveled

to the southwest for spring break to learn about Native American culture. The Solbury

School is a private school that is located 50 miles from Philadelphia. They have a student

body of 220 students from 7

to 12

grades. The students that attend Solbury School

come from all over the world.

“We are a boarding and a day school,” said Gail Acosta, Advancement and Community

Service Coordinator.

There were students from Germany, England, China and the United States that had

signed up for the trip to the southwest.

Every year during spring break, the Solbury School offers a trip for their students and

this year through Acosta’s contacts with Chester Carl, they thought it would be a good

idea to travel to the Hopi reservation. Carl is the Executive Director of the Hopi Housing

Authority and through a previous project he met Acosta. They have kept in touch since

and when she called him about the trip he agreed to host the group of students.

In the past years the school has taken students to Mississippi, New York and New Jer-

sey following natural disasters to help with rebuilding.

“We are seeking an opportunity for our students to experience something new, gain

new experience while doing community service work and to have a cultural exchange,”

said Carol. “We also want the students to gain some knowledge and understanding of

Native American culture and the Hopi culture.”

Before coming to the Hopi reservation, some of the students hadn’t heard of the Hopi

Tribe. Some of them learned from the text books and the kinds of houses Hopi live in.

During their one week stay they planned on visiting Hopi High School, Canyon de

Chelly and doing some community service at one of the villages.

They had been there a day when I went to interview the group and they went on top

of First Mesa. They went on a tour of the village and after their tour they picked up trash

along the roadside and in the village. While there, they visited with local vendors and

people who were curious about the group.

“We learned that on one side of the rock they speak Hopi and the other side they speak

a different language,” said Acosta.

One of the students from India learned that Hopi weddings are almost similar to wed-

dings in India where the groom asks the bride’s mother for permission.

All the students wanted to do something they had never done before during the trip and

they joked as one of the students from China had experienced his rst time using a rake.

When asked what were some of the misconception they had about the reservation all

the students said they didn’t have any, but one of the teachers thought they were going

to sleep on dirt oor.

“He thought there wasn’t going to be anything out here and expected to sleep on the

dirt oor,” said one of the students.

The staff at HTHA and other community members made a traditional meal for the stu-

dents. The students helped with frying the frybread which was an instant favorite for the

students. There were a total of 15 students that came on the trip with three teachers. They

enjoyed the rst day of their trip and looked forward to the rest of the week.

They hoped to squeeze in a trip to Dawa Park and they were invited by Vice Chairman

Alfred Lomaquahu Jr. to visit the Hopi Tribal complex. Lomaquahu met the group of

students during a welcome dinner.

Cultural Exchange

Students Visit Hopi

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

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LOCAL NEWS

JANUARY:

Kevin Leslie Intoxicaon, Possession of Marijuana, Warrant

Raphael James Intoxicaon

Clawson David Intoxicaon

Jolene Enos Intoxicaon

Kris Manymules Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Alfred Dawahoya Intoxicaon, Breaking & Entering, The

Lucas N. Namoki Jr. Intoxicaon, Warrant

Lucas N. Namoki Sr. Intoxicaon

Mayfa Secakuku Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Dushane Fred Warrant

Delvin Huma Intoxicaon

Joshua Navasie Warrant

Valgene Frederick Intoxicaon, Warrant

Terrance Honventewa Intoxicaon

Darren Harris Intoxicaon

Erick Tenakhongva Intoxicaon

Joyce Enos Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Jerry H. Numkena Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Merwyn George Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Jason L Reed Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol, DUI

Patricia Pawytewa Intoxicaon

Cassandra Lowe Intoxicaon

Amy Komaquaptewa Intoxicaon

Eloy Wytewa Intoxicaon, Warrant

Lucinda Taylor Intoxicaon

Ray Koiyaquaptewa Warrant

Lawrence Mahle Jr Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disorderly

Conduct, Property Damage,Domesc Violence

Melva Calnimptewa Intoxicaon

Michelle Dann Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Stephanie Roy Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Eddie Garcia Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Arvin Bedonie Domesc Violence

Gabriel Talawyma Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Nolan Nasafoe Intoxicaon, DUI, Threatening with Weapon

FEBRUARY:

Theora Nasafoe Intoxicaon

Coolidge Roy III Intoxicaon

Lucion Koinva DUI

Ingrid Lomawaima Intoxicaon, Warrant

Julian Fred Intoxicaon

Harold Kewanimptewa Jr. Intoxicaon

DeAlva Sakinema Intoxicaon

Perry Honani DUI

Alfred Honyestewa Intoxicaon

Sharice Nicholas Intoxicaon

Arlin Cook Domesc Assault, Assault

Michael Tallas Intoxicaon

Clay Honie Warrant, Drug Paraphernalia

William Selestewa Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia,

Intoxicaon

Caldon Koinva DUI, Intoxicaon

Patrick Cosllo Intoxicaon

Fawn Toya Intoxicaon

Waldo Sakeva Intoxicaon

Waldo Sakeva Warrant, Intoxicaon

Nelda Jackson Intoxicaon, Endangerment, Reckless Driving

Merrill Bilagody Warrant

Lisa Coochwytewa Intoxicaon

MARCH

Merwin Lomayestewa Intoxicaon

Waynee Susunkewa Intoxicaon

Woodrow Shauck Endangerment

Buddy Kooyaquaptewa Intoxicaon, Breaking & Entering

Bryson Huma Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Antonio Roger Intoxicaon

Brian Levi Reckless Driving, Endangerment, Aggravated

DUI, Felony Flight, Possession of Alcohol,

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Amanda Frank Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Maurice James Intoxicaon

Earl Marn Intoxicaon, Possession of Alcohol

Damon Shonnie Drug Paraphernalia

Alysa Jim Intoxicaon, Assault

Curs Jim

DUI, Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana

Cyrus Josytewa Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Intoxicaon, Excessive

Speed

Benedict Keevama Intoxicaon, Warrant, Giving False Informaon

to Ocer, Resisng Arrest

Shannon Talawepi Intoxicaon

Annee Sockyma Intoxicaon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Nathaniel Kaye Intoxicaon, DUI

Ferris Poleahla Intoxicaon

Hopi Resource Enforcement

Statistical Arrest Report

January, February, March

These volunteers brought stories to life with their enthusiasm and questions designed

to help our students think creatively. For example, when Bonnie Secakuku read the

“The People House”, a story about a mouse telling a bird what you would nd in a

house where people lived…Ms. Youvella’s fourth grade class indicated the bird would

nd different things in a HOPI House. They proceeded to describe things like a wood

stove, a kachina doll on the wall, masumpi, and nokquivi instead of spaghetti!

Radford Quamahongnewa shared a book published in 1978 by Polingaysi Qoyaway-

ma otherwise known as Ms. Elizabeth White of Oraibi. The book entitled, The Sun

Girl helped students learn how different Hopi life is today compared to the time in

which the story takes place. Mr. Quamahongnewa had to explain what a “burro” was

and what “cottonwood berries” were and how Hopi children used to chew these like

gum!

Among the readers were two of our own Hopi authors, Ramson Lomatuwyma and

Susan Secakuku. Ramson shared one of his own poems entitled, “Confusion” and

students learned how words can be used in different ways to tell a story or portray

feelings; Susan Secakuku shared an excerpt from her book,” Meet Mindy”, which is

about one of our third grade teachers, Ms. Melinda Secakuku!

A huge thank you goes to Miss Hopi, Lexie James who spent an entire day at our

school! She read to 5 classes and narrated a Dr. Suess story called “Hooray for Diff

endoofer Day” that was acted out in a play at a school assembly. The story is about a

school that teaches things like, smelling, yelling, tying knots and lifting elephants in

the air! The actors of the play were SMDS Special Area teachers and the Friends of

Hopi Foundation volunteers! If you have ever read a Dr. Suess book, you will know

that Miss Hopi probably had to untwist her tongue at the end of the day.

Mr. Bruce Talawyma of KUYI radio read on his radio show on March 10

, poems

made by the 6

grade students of Mrs. Baker’s RTI class. Their assignment was to

develop their own poem, Dr Suess style or modify an existing Dr. Suess poem with

their own ideas! Mrs. Myron shared two books with our youngest students and had

them spellbound with her reading ability wile Mrs. Buzzard shared the book, “It Hap

pened On Mulberry Street” which was the very rst book published by Dr. Suess. We

welcome other community member to come volunteer at our school. There is always

much happening at Second Mesa Day School.

We have substituted our traditional foods with marketed foods. While most Hopi/

Tewa families use some traditional foods on ceremonial or festive occasions, a study of

contemporary dietary practices identied a limited number of traditional food items in

fewer than 25% of daily food records of Hopi/Tewa families.

Older Hopi recognize our traditional foods as “giving good health, with a happy heart”

and are dismayed that the young people no longer learn to produce and prepare them.

“Traditional food is a big part of health, because Hopi food has a pleasing taste, and

it’s much healthier than what we eat today. It serves as a way for paying back people

that do good deeds for you. It links us to our family and villages in certain times when

we have weddings; it links us together through weddings, harvest, dances; it teaches us

and identies what roles we have as a female. It also is a big part of passages of our life,

through puberty and the way we teach our kids. It brings us together for baby namings

and ceremonies.” (Respondent from Village of Oraibi, 2006)

My father told me that we need to remember and recall what prayers were made for

us when we are born; “Be happy and have a long healthy life without illness and go to

sleep in old age. At birth, the rst food eaten by the infant is Hopi food. The statement

is, “Here, have this food; this is your food”, as the infant is fed Hopi food. This signies

that we have our own Hopi food for our bodies, which, for centuries, have provided

nourishment. Now we are eating other foods that are not good for our bodies. Too much

sugar, preservatives in food, energy drinks, potato chips, etc. Being more selective in

eating the right foods, exercising, and being spiritually involved in our ceremonies is the

right thing to do”.

Over and over again we hear this same message, but we continue to ignore the good

advice we are given. I feel our health and well-being is too high of a price to pay. If we

don’t take the time to reteach our children, make lifestyle changes in our own households

so they can live long, healthy lives and carry on our traditions and culture, our way of life

will ultimately come to an end.

If you don’t know how to prepare our traditional foods or don’t know where to gather

our tuitsma, kwiivi, ongatoki, meha, etc., ask our elders. Take the time to talk to them

and learn from them while you can. They have a wealth of knowledge. There are several

books out on Hopi cooking, one by Mrs. Kavena, and another by our own Ofce of

Community Health Services called Healthy Hopi Recipes. You must be willing to ask

someone to show you how to make piki, parched corn, somiviki. The old saying that “It

takes a village to raise a child” rings true. Most people will help you if you show them

you are willing to put the effort into learning. If you are determined to change your path

and start in a new direction, allow nothing stop you. In the end it will be worth every

effort you made, for yourself and our children.

Second Mesa School from P1

Tradional Foods from P1

“We may add Social Services program to the list, but the contract hasn’t been nal-

ized,” said Shupla.

After the brieng they begin their duties; clean restrooms, empty

trash, vacuum, sweep, m op and clean windows. Before they begin cleaning they

take notes on broken lights, utilities or things that need to be reported to facilities or

maintenance.

Custodians do get special requests to do oor shampoos when requested with a

work order. They use “green chemicals” which is good for the environment. Honahnie

said he encourages programs not buy over the counter cleaning products because all

chemicals need a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or a product safety sheet that is

intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling

or working with that substance in a safe manner. Each program is responsible for get-

ting a MSDS and their chemicals if they buy over the counter. Honahnie said if there

are no MSDS for over the counter cleaning products, it can cause the Hopi Tribe to

be cited by OSHA.

The custodians come across some challenges in their eld of work. They have limit-

ed staff with the large area they cover. They are accused of stealing or breaking items,

cleaning equipment that need to be updated, transportation that is reliable and made

for the work they do and personal protective equipment.

When he came to the program he said the equipment they had were obsolete and

needed to be updated and has since replaced some of the equipment, but with their

limited budget they limit their purchase. They don’t have an ofce to keep their clean-

ing products for storage. They keep them in a metal storage container, but hat is not a

proper place to store some of the chemicals they use because they need to be at a cer-

tain temperature. If the chemicals get too hot or too cold, they are no good. Honahnie

asked to the boiler room to store cleaning products. In addition to the things they need,

they would like to get protective clothing, a new vehicle, updated equipment and more

training. They don’t go to trainings as often they would like to as there are new regu-

lations and helpful trainings that could improve their techniques.

The custodians shared some of the unimaginable things they see and clean in the

restrooms and feel that people should know because it’s something that you couldn’t

imagine adults doing. They clean feces off the walls in the restrooms, urine on the

oors or walls, large and small amounts of blood on the oor or toilet seats, syringes,

dirty toilet paper behind the toilets and vomit. They also deal a lot with people writing

derogatory things about other staff on the restroom stalls.

“Covering up those writings cost money and it is also a form of sexual harassment

with the things that are written on the stalls,” said Honahnie. “We have reported these

writings to Human Resource.”

Honahnie said they are currently trying to work with IHS to install syringe dispos-

ers in the restrooms because it is a safety concern for the custodians and staff.

The scariest time to work is during Kyamuuya. During this time in December you

are not to disturb the peace in respect of the dead; it is also the renewal of life. You

are not to make noise, pound on anything, yell, no digging into the ground or staying

out late at night.

“This last Kyamuuya we were getting off work and we were at the main entrance

going out,” said Dennis. “The dogs were barking and then all of a sudden we heard a

loud scream or cry of a woman then the dogs stopped barking.”

The positive in working in the custodial division is teamwork. They get along with

one another and they help each other when they need it, they have good attitudes and

they encourage one another. They said humor gets them through the toughest days.

They are one of the lowest paid employees at the Hopi Tribe. Shupla said salaries

are always going to be a challenge for General Funded programs. The last time they

received a Cost Of Living Assistance raise was ve years ago.

“It feels good when people tell us thank you,” said the custodians. “It makes our job

worth it and someone recognizes our work.”

Custodians from P3

6 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI

ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hopi Tribal Housing Authority

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Septic Services

Through the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and

Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] the

Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA), in a Grant Agreement with the

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is responsi-

ble to provide the Hopi tribal people with safe, decent, sanitary, and

quality housing under federal regulations of the Indian Housing Block

Grant (IHBG) at 24 CFR §1000.et seq.apply.

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (OWNER) is soliciting for Septic

Tank Services and Repairs to homes within the boundaries of the

Hopi Indian Reservation. The company will enter into a Services

Contract with the HTHA to perform services requested. The awarded

company will be responsible for the fee proposal which shall also in-

clude the Hopi Ofce of Revenue Commission (ORC) required busi-

ness license fee to conduct business on the Hopi Reservation.

Scope of Work

A. Access and repair dysfunctional septic systems.

B. Repair or replace defective Septic Systems to operating standards.

Proposal Due Date

Interested companies may submit their proposal in person by March

20, 2015 by 3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, or by postmarked

mail by March 18, 2015, to the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority. This

Request for Proposal is open to both Indian and non-Indian rms.

Proposals can be faxed to (928) 737-9270 or emailed to eedd@htha.

org or mailed to address: Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, PO BOX 906,

Polacca, AZ 86042.

HOPI TRIBE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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HOPI TRIBE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Hopi Range Inventory

LEGALS NAME CHANGE/rfp’S

In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, Arizona

In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Jace Ruben Mendoza to Jace Ruben Josh-

vuyaoma

Case No. 2014-CV-0012, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that Etta L. Maswawytewa has petitioned the court for the

change of name from: Jace Ruben Mendoza to Jace Ruben Joshvuyaoma. Any party

seeking to intervene in said proceeding must le an appropriate pleading with the

Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice.

Dated this 2th day of February, 2015

/s/ Carol Ovah, Clerk of the Court

Employment Opportunity

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warehouseappliance.com

MY BOOKKEEPING PLACE

TAX SERVICE

WE ARE IN OUR NEW TAX OFFICE!!!

We are located in Kykotsmovi Village, between the Post Office and Hopi Day School.

You can apply for your ACA Health exemption on your 2014 Tax Return.

Office Hours: 8am to 6pm – Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.

Telephone: (928) 734- 5049 Cell Number: (928) 606-2231

Learning Assistant - Hopi Center

Northland Pioneer College is looking for a learning

assistant at the Hopi Center to assist students with

placement tesng and tutoring; and assist faculty

with record keeping.

For detailed job announcement go to www.npc.edu

EEO/AA

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928) 734-6611

E-MAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us

Job #01-012 FINANCE DIRECTOR Job #02-003 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Office of Financial Management Office of Public Relations

Salary: Negotiable Salary: $50,000

Number of Positions: 1 Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: March 23, 2015 Closing Date: March 23, 2015

Job #02-015 WATER TECHNICIAN I Job #02-012

PROGRAM COORDINATOR(SCREENING)

Water Resources Program Hopi Cancer Support Services

Hourly: $11.00 Salary: $35,776

Number of Positions: 1 Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: March 23, 2015 Closing Date: March 23, 2015

Job #02-018 BUS DRIVER Job #03-001 DIRECTOR

Hopi Head Start Program Behavioral Health Services

Hourly: $12.16 Salary: $74,984.00

Number of Positions: 2 Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: March 23, 2015 Closing Date: March 23, 2015

Job # 03-002 PSYCHIATRIST Job#03-003 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Behavioral Health Services Village of Lower Moencopi

Salary: $120,000.00 Hourly: $12.78

Number of Positions: 1 Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: March 23, 2015 Closing Date: March 23, 2015

Job #02-004 SOCIAL WORKER

Social Services Program

Hourly: $16.77

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: March 23, 2015

A complete signed application must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the closing date. HR will accept resumes however, the

applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; "see resume attached" on the application will not be accepted.

Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include Medical,

Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual & sick leave, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating cultural holiday.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF MARCH 10, 2015

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation

VACANCIES AVAILABLE

THE HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HTEDC) IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS TO

FILL FOUR (4) MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

**TWO (2) POSITIONS (MINIMUM) FOR HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS**

The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal

charter provisions making it distinct and separate from the Hopi Tribe. A board of seven directors

governs the HTEDC. The Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing the sole

shareholder, to serve up to a four-year term.

All Directors must meet the required qualifications as set for in its By-Laws and must pass a

mandatory background check.

If you are interested and want more information please contact Board Secretary, Cynthia Temoke

by phone (928) 522-8675 or [email protected] to have an informational packet sent to you by e-

mail or

by regular mail.

The packet includes information about the HTEDC and its mission, as well as information about the

roles and responsibilities of a Board of Director member.

Deadline for application is April 30, 2015

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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE

11th Annual

AMERICAN INDIAN DISABILITY SUMMIT

Theme “Gathering Native Voices to Embrace Vitality.”

Our mission is to provide interaction, networking, education and support for

American Indians with disabilities and their families, and bridging

opportunities and resources in rural and urban tribal communities.

Featuring: Presentation of the Marcus Harrison, Jr. Leadership Award

2015 Summit will be held at:

Desert Willow Conference Center

4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard

Phoenix, Arizona 85040

MARCH 26, 2015

The summit is held to facilitate training, outreach and technical assistance for

American Indians with disabilities residing in urban and rural areas. Attendees

will gain awareness of support services and become empowered to improve their

lifestyle by learning strategies to eliminate barriers to service delivery.

For registration information and for an application, please call:

602-443-0707 (Rosalie)

602-495-7521 (Dorothy)

602-443-0708 (Fernando)

Or 1-800-280-2245, ask for Fernando Cruz at x708

Earn CEUs for the one-day event, starting at 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.

This is a fragrance and tobacco free event.

SAVE THE DATE

11th Annual

AMERICAN INDIAN DISABILITY SUMMIT

Theme “Gathering Native Voices to Embrace Vitality.”

Our mission is to provide interaction, networking, education and support for

American Indians with disabilities and their families, and bridging

opportunities and resources in rural and urban tribal communities.

Featuring: Presentation of the Marcus Harrison, Jr. Leadership Award

2015 Summit will be held at:

Desert Willow Conference Center

4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard

Phoenix, Arizona 85040

MARCH 26, 2015

The summit is held to facilitate training, outreach and technical assistance for

American Indians with disabilities residing in urban and rural areas. Attendees

will gain awareness of support services and become empowered to improve their

lifestyle by learning strategies to eliminate barriers to service delivery.

For registration information and for an application, please call:

602-443-0707 (Rosalie)

602-495-7521 (Dorothy)

602-443-0708 (Fernando)

Or 1-800-280-2245, ask for Fernando Cruz at x708

Earn CEUs for the one-day event, starting at 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.

This is a fragrance and tobacco free event.

SAVE THE DATE

11th Annual

AMERICAN INDIAN DISABILITY SUMMIT

Theme “Gathering Native Voices to Embrace Vitality.”

Our mission is to provide interaction, networking, education and support for

American Indians with disabilities and their families, and bridging

opportunities and resources in rural and urban tribal communities.

Featuring: Presentation of the Marcus Harrison, Jr. Leadership Award

2015 Summit will be held at:

Desert Willow Conference Center

4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard

Phoenix, Arizona 85040

MARCH 26, 2015

The summit is held to facilitate training, outreach and technical assistance for

American Indians with disabilities residing in urban and rural areas. Attendees

will gain awareness of support services and become empowered to improve their

lifestyle by learning strategies to eliminate barriers to service delivery.

For registration information and for an application, please call

602-443-0707 (Rosalie)

602-495-7521 (Dorothy)

602-443-0708 (Fernando)

Or 1-800-280-2245, ask for Fernando Cruz at x708

Earn CEUs for the one-day event, starting at 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.

This is a fragrance and tobacco free event.

SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE

HOPI CODE TALKERS RECOGNITION DAY

“Lavayit akw Mongvasii...Life Sustained Through Language”

APRIL 23, 2015

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MST)

HOPI VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER

KYKOTSMOVI, ARIZONA

AZ HIGHWAY 264 MILE POST 375

VETERANS, MILITARY AND THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO COME

JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT HOPI VETERANS SERVICES AT (928) 734-

3461 OR

E-MAIL ETalas@hopi.nsn.us.

Hopi Credit Association

Notice of

Hopi Credit Association

Annual Membership* Meeting

Hotevilla Bacavi Community School

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Annual membership meeting is for HCA members

only. Members may bring (1) guest. Dinner will be

served with meeting to follow. Please call our office

at 928-737-2000 to make your dinner reservations.

Your attendance at this meeting is important.

Deadline for reservations is

Friday, March 20, 2015.

HCA members are those who currently own shares with the Hopi

Credit Association.

Hopi Credit

Association

PO Box 1259

Keams Canyon, AZ 86034

Phone: 928.737.2000

hopicredit.org

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Hopi Credit Association

Notice of

Hopi Credit Association

Annual Membership* Meeting

Hotevilla Bacavi Community School

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Annual membership meeting is for HCA members

only. Members may bring (1) guest. Dinner will be

served with meeting to follow. Please call our office

at 928-737-2000 to make your dinner reservations.

Your attendance at this meeting is important.

Deadline for reservations is

Friday, March 20, 2015.

*HCA members are those who currently own shares with the Hopi

Credit Association.

Hopi Credit

Association

PO Box 1259

Keams Canyon, AZ 86034

Phone: 928.737.2000

hopicredit.org

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For more information or to register, please contact Trinette Bahnimptewa

at the Office of Special Needs @ 928-734-3419.

THE HOPI OFFICE OF SPECIAL NEEDS PRESENTS THE...

 Great Speakers

 Workshops



Special Education



Epilepsy



Early Intervention



Many more

 Informational

ooths

HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF COLLECTION

The following individuals need to contact

the Hopi Credit Association to take care

of outstanding debts owed:

Martin Dallas

Deidra Namingha

Ione Lomayestewa

Belena Harvey

Carla Harvey

Andreana Burton

Althea Lomahquahu

Irene Lomatewama

Randy Lomayaktewa

Raechelle Antone/Niclair Antone

Call (928) 737-2000 to make satisfactory

payment arrangements.

The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program

WOOD HARVEST HART RANCH

ENROLLED HOPI TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY

March 21, 2015

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

March 22, 2015

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Last vehicle in @ 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

DIRECTIONS:

From Flagstaff:

From Flagstaff the Hart Ranch is approximately 20 miles east on I-40. Exit at the

Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).

From Winslow:

From Winslow the Hart Ranch is approximately 40 miles west on I-40. Exit at the

Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).

Harvesting sites are located approximately 4 miles south of exit. WEMP staff will be

stationed at the Main Entrance to check you in and direct you to the different sites.

ITEMS TO BRING:

Your Tribal Enrollment Card and/or ID.

A spare tire, tools, chain saw, lunch and plenty of water.

** NOTE**

A Special Hopi Tribal Wood Hauling Permit will be issued to you at the main

entrance before you leave the Hart Ranch.

For more information, you may contact the Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems

Management Program at (928) 734-3603/3607.

The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program

WOOD HARVEST HART RANCH

ENROLLED HOPI TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY

March 21, 2015

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

March 22, 2015

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Last vehicle in @ 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

DIRECTIONS:

From Flagstaff:

From Flagstaff the Hart Ranch is approximately 20 miles east on I-40. Exit at the

Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).

From Winslow:

From Winslow the Hart Ranch is approximately 40 miles west on I-40. Exit at the

Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).

Harvesting sites are located approximately 4 miles south of exit. WEMP staff will be

stationed at the Main Entrance to check you in and direct you to the different sites.

ITEMS TO BRING:

Your Tribal Enrollment Card and/or ID.

A spare tire, tools, chain saw, lunch and plenty of water.

** NOTE**

A Special Hopi Tribal Wood Hauling Permit will be issued

to you at the main

entrance before you leave the Hart Ranch.

For more information, you may contact

the Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems

Management Program at (928) 734-3603/3607.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI

A public hearing on Elder Services funded by Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.

- Area Agency on Aging Region 8 (ITCA-AAA) was presented by AAA staff mem-

bers; Cynthia Freeman, AAA Program Coordinator and Tiffany Yazzie, Independent

Living Support Program Coordinator at the Hopi Nutrition Center on March 10 in

Kykotsmovi.

The Hopi Ofce of Aging and Adult Services (OAAAS) receive funds from IT-

CA-AAA Title III and carryover funds for the following programs: Nutrition Program,

Caregiver, Ombudsman Advocacy, Personal Care Aide and Public Benets Outreach.

As part of the contract to receive funds from ITCA-AAA, OAAS must hold an

annual public hearing where ITCA-AAA shares information on ITCA and how they

work with tribes, how the budget was spent last year, what was accomplished and

what the plans are for the future.

Many Hopi elders, caregivers, family members and tribal representatives from sev-

eral villages were in attendance to share their concerns, ideas and ask questions on

services offered by the Hopi Tribe’s elderly services and the funds awarded.

ITCA-AAA is the planning and service area for tribal communities served by ITCA.

As an Area Agency on Aging, the ITCA-AAA administers the Older Americans Act

(OAA), Title III Programs for the Hopi tribe and the other tribes of Arizona. They also

advocate on behalf of American Indian elders to state and federal agencies and policy

makers by educating them on conditions affecting elders living in tribal communi-

ties. The ITCA-AAA initiates planning, training and technical assistance for tribes

to develop independent living support services or elder abuse prevention services.

(itcaonline.com)

They also assist tribal services with administration; program development, planning

and evaluation; technical assistance; education and training; advocacy; coordination

of tribal community based services and support advisory board members of the Arizo-

na Indian Council on Aging (AICOA).

The following information was given out at the Public Hearing and it is the budget

information on OAAS and how the budget was spent last year from July 1, 2013 –

June 30, 2014:

Number of services: 6 services were provided by OAAS as listed below.

FY14 Budget: $160,189 +

FY13 Carryover: $15,000 =

Total Budget: $175,189 (Total amount awarded to the Hopi Tribe)

Spent (74%): $130,267.41

Unspent (26%): $44,921.59

OAAS program received funds to provide the following services: congregate meals,

health promotion enhance tness; long term care Ombudsman; personal care; caregiv-

er training and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the following

is a list of what they accomplished in the last year.

1. 4,683 congregate meals.

2. 235 participants of Health Promotion Enhance Fitness.

3. 0 hours of delivered long term care ombudsman services. Note: the reason

there is 0 hours is due to uncertied staff members to carry out these ser-

vices.

4. 368 hours of personal care services.

5. 61 caregiver training sessions.

6. 266 units of SHIP services.

Priorities and plans for the future for 2015: On March 31, the White House Con-

ference on Aging Regional Forum will be held in Phoenix and Eva Nuvayestewa,

Hopi representative for the Arizona Indian Council on Aging (AICOA) is on the list

for potential invitees. There are a limited number of invitations and if Nuvayestewa

receives an invitation, she will represent the Hopi Tribe and advocate for the elders

on the Hopi reservation. Nuvayestewa is from the village of Tewa and her alternate is

Phyllis Kelhoyouma of Kykotsmovi.

AICOA is the advisory council for ITCA-AAA and is organized to review, advise,

recommend, and advocate for Older Americans Act (OAA) services and to support the

mission of the ITCA-AAA, Region 8. Members of AICOA are comprised of represen-

tatives and an alternate from 15 tribes. They meet on a quarterly basis in September,

December, March, and June.

Other priorities and plans include the following.

Retirement security

Healthy aging

•

Chronic Disease Self Management Education (CDSME) and fall prevention.

Long-term services and support

Help elders remain home longer by providing in-home services to support activities

of dialing living.

• Partner with other organizations.

• Ensure disabled adults access to available services.

• Re-connect with the Lifespan Respite Program.

• Alzheimer’s disease education.

• Care transition programs that helps elders mover from a long term facility/

hospital back home.

Elder Justice

• Partner with SHIP to prevent fraud and exploitation.

• Partner with Adult Protective Services and legal services assistance pro-

grams to prevent elder abuse.

During the presentation some of the community members asked questions regard-

ing the budget and the services that were currently being offered. One of the concerns

was eligibility requirements.

Norman Honanie, Kykotsmovi Council Representative asked how the Hopi tribe

generated the $160,000. Freeman said the Hopi tribe does not generate the funds be-

cause it comes from federal funds.

“It’s awarded through the Older Americans Act (OAA) which is dependent on Con-

gressional funding and is ltered through availability,” said Freeman.

The fund is based on population through the Census count every ten years and be-

cause the count is every ten years, Freeman said they won’t know what the gures are

for the next couple years.

She added they go by census numbers because it’s a federal funded grant.

AAA also provides site evaluation which is scheduled for next month. They eval-

uate each of the services that OAAS provides to the elders to make sure the require-

ments are met and if they are not met they let the program manager know. Freeman

said everything is documented.

The good/positives with OAAS

• One woman said OAAS is good at referrals. She has been away from the

reservation for many years and needed help; they helped and gave her a

“wealth” of information.

• The program is good at bringing awareness on Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

• Meals are provided by the Hopi Nutrition Center and it’s a place where

elders go to socialize.

• They provide training and education on Arizona Long Term Care System

(ALTCS) and it is especially helpful for families.

• There are many elders that seem to enjoy the benets and services offered

through the OAAS with complaints on transportation or issues at the village

level.

Challenges and needs for receiving services

• Elders apply for services, but are denied because of income.

• Homebound elders in Kykotsmovi need home delivered meals.

• Elder centers are experiencing budget cuts within villages.

• Kykotsmovi elders would like to go to elder tness classes in Hotevilla.

• Kykotsmovi Nutrition Center is understaffed, especially with picking up

elders. They make two to three trips to pick up elders at First and Second

Mesas.

• Understaffed cooks.

• Need another Public Benets Outreach Coordinator because staff is

stretched thin.

Suggestions

• Elder Coordinators are trained to do Elderly Fitness and visit elders.

• Community Health Representatives (CHR) relies on and work along with

OAAS and villages.

• Good to partner with others and remind ourselves that elders are our focus..

• Be open to changes especially with the state.

• Schedule OAAS presentations at villages.

OAAS encourages everyone to come to their ofce to learn more about the services

they offer for elders. You may contact Beatrice Norton at (928)734-3551.

Elders enjoy the services that are offered; especially the congregate meals served at

the Nutrition Center because they gather there and socialize with one another.

Public Hearing on Elder Services funded by the

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.

Crystal Dee, Hopi tutuveni

Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial

We join as one with our Gold Star Families,

Veterans & Tribal Leaders to honor our fallen

1. Evening Reception/Dinner for Families of

Our Fallen Heroes & Candlelight Vigil

WHEN: Sunday March 22

TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: American Legion Post 41

715 South 2

Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85003

2. Sunrise Memorial For Lori Piestewa and All

Our Fallen Heroes

WHEN: Monday March 23

TIME: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: PIESTEWA PEAK IN

PHOENIX AT THE APACHE

RAMADA

Special music

presentation by Clan-Destine

Coffee/food will be served. Parking is limited; park at

Chabad Synagogue, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive for shuttle.

Traditional or military dress encouraged for

all events. Public invited. Host Hotel: La Quinta Inn-Arcadia, 4727 E.

Thomas Road, Phx. Make reservations by 3/15 to

www.laquintainnphoenix.com/piestewa (602-956-6500).

Evening Reception RSVP & General Info: Julia Barsell 602 672-2760

[email protected]

Color Guard Units

POC: Josie Delsi 520 705-8178

[email protected]

Gourd Dance: Wilfred Jeans 480 263-2444

[email protected]

Marc

2015

A Gourd Dance from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

will precede the event!

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 9

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) was founded in

1971 and is a non-prot 501C3 organization; 98% of their operations are funded by

federal/state fund grant and the Navajo Area Indian Health Services (IHS). In 1992,

NACA opened the Family Health Center to serve Native Americans and other com-

munity members within the Flagstaff area.

NACA is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and currently employs

over 60 staff members. The staff is a diverse group of individuals who come from

various Native tribes, as well as non-natives.

Kenneth G. White Jr. is the Chief Executive Ofcer of NACA and the Board of

Directors is Kenneth Shefeld, President; Sam Shingoitewa Jr., Vice President; Per-

lliea Mikki Charlie, Secretary; Shirley A. Peaches, Treasurer and Isabel Britton.

Andrew Qumyintewa, Director of Operations oversees the daily operations of

services provided at the NACA Ofce located on 1500 E. Cedar Ave.(main NACA

Ofce is located on Steve’s Blvd in Flagstaff).

NACA provides Native Americans and those in need living within the Flagstaff

city limits and the surrounding area with preventive wellness strategies, empower-

ment and advocacy to create a healthy community based on harmony, respect and

Indigenous values.

Qumyintewa is Hopi from the village of Hotevilla and from the Greasewood clan

has been working with NACA for the past seven months; prior to his employment he

was a member of the NACA BOD for a year. Qumyintewa has a Bachelors of Arts in

Criminal Justice and Social Work and a Masters in Counseling.

He would like the Hopi people to know there are services for them to take advan-

tage of if they are residing within Flagstaff and the Hopi reservation. He would also

like to strengthen the relationship between NACA and the Hopi Tribal leadership

and to also establish a partnership to benet the Hopi people. Expound on this –

what plans do they have; what is the relationship like now; what kind of partnership

do they plan to establish. Emphasize what the partnership will entail. Emphasis on

services to the Hopi people

NACA provided the following services to health services, human services and

support services.

These services seem to be general and apply to everyone. Please elaborate on

what information he wants to put out to the Hopi people and how they will be

served. Will the reservation people qualify? What is criteria and are there special

exceptions for reservation people and/or people who live in agstaff. Specically

talk about services to Hopi.

Health Services: the Family Health Center is located on Cedar Ave. and it is

comprised of a full service primary care clinic with one Doctor and two family nurse

practitioners. They offer adult care, women’s care and child’s care in the areas of

acute and chronic illness care, physicals, well checkups, immunizations, specialist

referrals, preventive care, STD/HIV testing and many more health services.

Health Promotion programs consist of wellness, prevention and maintenance

programs for diabetes management, diabetes prevention, adult weight loss, chronic

disease management and tobacco education.

Wellness Services is located at the Wellness Center located on Cedar Ave. They

provide one on one training to members, classroom training, Zumba, group tness

classes, COSMED Testing, personal tness evaluations and exercise prescriptions.

Qumyintewa said they are currently working on an integrated health model where

the Behavioral Health Services will be moved to the Family Health Center.

Human services: Behavioral Health services use traditional and western meth-

odologies. They offer a variety of counseling services and accept referrals from

agencies off reservation.

“We do have some people that come from Hopi due to condentiality issues,” said

Qumyintewa

Suicide Prevention focuses on mental health services for clients to reduce inci-

dents of substance abuse and suicidal behavior, or to reduce mental health issues

that lead to depression and anxiety. The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention

Initiative also provides individual, couples and family psychotherapy to adolescents

and adults.

Youth Services is an Educational and Wellness Program that includes programs

such as Pathways Youth Program, Pursuit of Change, Tobacco Youth Coalition

(NYC), and Full Circle.

Community Development is a wellness, prevention and maintenance program

that includes Circles of Care, Reach UR Life and Full Circle. Brenda Manthei, Brief

Intervention Coordinator said they have two programs that are funded by Substance

Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMSA), a federal grant. These

programs do a lot of community outreach prevention education. They are not a

direct service, but they do reach out to various communities and Hopi is one of their

service areas. Manthei said they were travelling to Polacca to do a presentation for

the teachers at Hopi Jr/Sr. High School. They travel to other schools on the Hopi and

Navajo reservations. The goal is to create cultures of intervention by changing how

prevention is addressed by looking at it with a public health focus.

Support Services: Workforce Investment Act is a training and development pro-

gram that offers work experience (WEX), job counseling, referrals and placement,

classroom training (CRT), career counseling, academic counseling, nancial aid and

educational assistance. The WIA program is only offered to individuals living within

the Flagstaff area.

Oak Creek overlook vista is an Economic Development Program and a partner-

ship between NACA and the Coconino Forest Service. This relationship allows for

economic opportunities for Native Americans to sell their arts and crafts at the vend-

ing site. There are 16 vendors set up daily to sell their crafts and jewelry; there are a

total of 100 vendors in this program and they each go through an annual orientation

that costs $75. This fee does not include the fee for vendor cards. There are winter

and summer rates…… This is a revenue generating program and provides services

to all Native American tribes; there is an estimate of three Hopi tribal members who

are in the program.

Supportive Services is an emergency nancial assistance for sack lunch program,

education enhancement, Navajo Way Program and other funding through the Navajo

United Way Program. This program is open only to Navajo Tribal members because

the funds for this program are from the Navajo Tribe.

Employment with NACA

Monica Polingyouma, NACA Human Resource Director is from the village of

Hotevilla and from the Badger clan said they are looking for a diverse group of

people to join their staff at NACA. They have a staff of 60 employees at NACA

and eight are Hopi tribal members; Qumyintewa , Polingyouma, Yvette Honanie,

Shungopavi; Hester Sekayumptewa, Kykotsmovi; Quintana “Quin” Quintero, Po-

lacca/Tewa; Shaylene Batala, Hotevilla; Carrie Dallas; Aaron Secakuku and Carlton

Timms, Tewa.

The employment process requires a complete job application, resume, and letter

of interest, CPR certicate, background check and ngerprinting. The background

check and ngerprinting is to check for domestic violence, violence or crimes

against children.

NACA also provided internships for college students from College of America,

Northern Arizona University, Coconino Community College and University of

Phoenix.

Polingyouma said they have a volunteer program that benets those who are

looking to gain experience to add to their resume. Volunteers must get a background

check, ngerprinting and have a CPR certicate; all of which has to be paid for out

of pocket.

Native Americans for Community Action- NACA

Crystal Dee, Hopi tutuveni

10 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI

NEWS

Office of the United States Attorney, John S. Leonardo

District of Arizona

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 4, 2015

Public Affairs

COSME LOPEZ

Telephone: 602.514.7694

Mobile: 602.686-8614

cosme.lopez@

usdoj.gov

WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/AZ

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER SENTENCED TO LIFE

IMPRISONMENT FOR ABUSING CHILDREN

PHOENIX – Yesterday, Roy Red Joey, 64, of Dilkon, Ariz., was sentenced by United

States District Court Judge Steven P. Logan to life in federal prison. Joey previously was

convicted by a jury of two counts of abusive sexual contact with a child under 12 and

two counts

of committing an offense while a registered sex offender.

U.S. Attorney John Leonardo stated, “The prosecution of sexual abuse of children

occurring on Indian reservations is a very

high priority for the United States Attorney’s Office.

We are committed to protecting Native American children—and all children—from

predators

like the defendant.”

The evidence at trial showed that Joey, a registered sex offender and a member of the

Navajo Nation, sexually abused a nine-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy, both of whom

also were members of the Navajo Nation, during separate incidents occurring within Navajo

Nation.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and

the Navajo Nation Criminal Investigator’s Office.

The prosecution was handled by Cassie Bray

Woo and Dimitra Sampson, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

CASE NUMBER: CR-14-8122-PCT-SPL

RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-021_Joey

# # #

For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/

Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

Registered Sex Oender

Sentenced to Life Imprison-

ment for Abusing Children

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today that it has awarded

more than $2 billion in compassionate compensation to eligible claimants under the

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

The RECA was enacted in 1990 as a non-adversarial alternative to litigation for

individuals who contracted certain illnesses following exposure to radiation as a re-

sult of the United States’ atmospheric nuclear testing program and uranium ore pro-

cessing operations during the Cold War. Congress expanded the scope of the law’s

coverage in 2000. In its present form, the RECA provides lump sum compensation

awards to individuals who contracted specied diseases in three dened populations:

uranium miners, millers and ore transporters who are eligible for $100,000 per claim;

participants in atmospheric nuclear weapons tests who are eligible for $75,000 per

claim; and individuals who lived downwind of the Nevada Test Site (downwinders)

who are eligible for $50,000 per claim.

“RECA claimants worked in hazardous occupations and were subjected to in-

creased risk of disease to serve the national security interests of the United States,”

said Acting Assistant Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer of the Justice Depart-

ment’s Civil Division. “This extraordinary statute provides partial restitution to these

individuals and their families for the sacrices they made during a critical time in our

nation’s history.”

Compensation has been awarded to individuals residing in every state. Since

1990, nearly 43,000 claims have been led and 32,000 claims have been approved.

Residents of the Four Corners Region of the American southwest have led the ma-

jority of RECA claims. The department has awarded more than 9,400 claims led by

residents of Arizona, valued at more than $500 million. Approximately 3,800 claims

led by residents of New Mexico have been awarded, valued at nearly $350 million,

and approximately 5,800 claims led by Utah residents have been awarded, valued at

approximately $330 million. Colorado residents have received awards in more than

3,200 claims, valued at more than $213 million.

Awards to Native American claimants total approximately $264 million distributed

among members of 17 different tribes. The department has awarded more than 2,800

claims led by members of the Navajo Nation, valued at more than $212 million. In

addition, the department has awarded more than $24 million to members of the Lagu-

na Pueblo Tribe and more than $9 million to members of the Apache Tribes.

Since 1990, the department has awarded more than 3,600 claims led by veterans,

civil servants and contractors who participated onsite in atmospheric nuclear tests,

valued in excess of $266 million. Nearly $100 million of this compensation was

awarded following a surge in claims led in 2011 and 2012.

“This benchmark reects the department’s efforts to help thousands of U.S. cit-

izens reach closure on a unique chapter of our history,” said Deputy Assistant At-

torney General Kali N. Bracey of the Civil Division’s Torts Branch. The RECA is

administered by the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, a component of the

Constitutional and Specialized Torts Litigation section within the Torts Branch.

The Department of Justice is a part of a broad inter-agency network that includes

the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Health and Human Services,

and Energy, comprising the comprehensive federal radiation compensation system.

Eligibility determinations are routinely coordinated with these agencies.

The RECA will expire on July 9, 2022, and claims received after that date will

be barred. Individuals interested in ling a claim may visit the department’s RECA

website <http://www.justice.gov/civil/common/reca> or contact the Radiation Expo-

sure Compensation Program at 800-729-7327. # # #

U.S. DOJ surpasses $2 billion

in Awards under the Radiaon

Exposure Compensaon Act

ADOT’s Tentative Five-Year

Construction Program: public

comment begins next week

PHOENIX – As the Arizona Depart-

ment of Transportation begins making

plans for improvements to the state high-

way system over the next ve years, the

major focus will be on preserving existing

infrastructure to ensure that it remains in

good condition, while providing a reliable

transportation network for drivers. It can

be a tough balance, as constrained fund-

ing simply cannot meet all the transporta-

tion needs around the state.

The 2016-2020 Tentative Five-Year

Transportation Facilities Construction

Program will be available for public com-

ment beginning next week through AD-

OT’s website and during the rst of three

public hearings. The Five-Year Program

is a lineup of projects that is updated an-

nually. It serves as a blueprint for future

projects and designates how much local,

state and federal funding is allocated for

those projects over the next ve years to

improve the state’s transportation infra-

structure. This includes highways, bridg-

es, transit and aviation.

Limited funding amid growing state-

wide transportation needs continues to

be the biggest challenge over the next

ve years. Fewer dollars dedicated to

transportation is a result of less revenue

from traditional sources of transportation

funding, like the state gas tax and vehicle

license tax, which support the Five-Year

Program. The state gas tax is currently

18 cents per gallon and has not been in-

creased for more than 20 years.

These transportation funding challeng-

es have signaled a shift to a strong focus

on the preservation of the state highway

system, to protect a system valued at

$19.7 billion. If ADOT did not invest in

preservation, it would cost approximate-

ly $200 billion to replace our existing

highway infrastructure, should it fall into

disrepair. ADOT is committed to mov-

ing major expansion projects forward as

well, but with less transportation dollars

to stretch, fewer expansion projects make

it into the Five-Year Program.

For the 2016-2020 Tentative Five-

Year Program, preservation makes up 29

percent of the projects in the combined

regions of the Phoenix and Tucson met-

ropolitan areas and Greater Arizona. Ex-

pansion accounts for 59 percent and mod-

ernization makes up 12 percent. However,

when focused just on Greater Arizona

(areas of the state excluding Maricopa and

Pima counties), preservation makes up 68

percent of the total projects, expansion

makes up eight percent, and moderniza-

tion makes up 24 percent. Both the Mar-

icopa and Pima county regions in the two

metropolitan areas have independent reve-

nue streams established through voter-ap-

proved sales tax increases that allow for

more expansion projects to take place and

for more transportation funding overall.

The process for each annual Tentative

Five-Year Program always begins with a

call to the public, an opportunity to voice

comments to the State Transportation Board

and let the board know which projects are

important to communities around Arizona.

The public comment period for the 2016-

2020 Tentative Five-Year Transportation

Facilities Construction Program will get

underway next week with the rst of three

public hearings. The rst public hearing

will be held on March 20 in Tucson.

The Tentative Program will be avail-

able for public review and comment on

March 20 at azdot.gov/veyearplan.

ADOT has developed a “how to read it”

guide and welcomes feedback at ve-

[email protected]. A

phone number is also available for public

comments at 1-855-712-8530.

The State Transportation Board will

consider all public comments received

by May 26. Public hearings will be con-

ducted on March 20 in Tucson, April 17

in Phoenix and May 15 in Chino Valley.

The board is expected to adopt the nal

2016-2020 Five-Year Program at its June

19 meeting in Pinetop-Lakeside.

Below are the details for each of the pub-

lic hearings and the June board meeting:

March 20 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing

and board meeting in the Board of Super-

visors Hearing Room in the Pima County

Administration Building, 130 W. Con-

gress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701

April 17 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing and

board meeting in the ADOT Administra-

tion Building Auditorium, 206 S. 17th Av-

enue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

May 15 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing

and board meeting in the Town of Chino

Valley Council Chambers, 202 N. State

Route 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323

June 19 at 9 a.m.: Board meeting at

the Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall, 1360 N.

Niels Hansen Lane, Lakeside, AZ 85929

The Ofce of Range Management/Land Operations is gearing up for the Spring

activities concerning the ranchers and their livestock on the Hopi Reservation. A

schedule of activities for March, April, May, and June is:

March 18 – Hopi Certied Beef Program to be held at the Tewa Community Bldg.

from 4 pm till 7 pm. All Hopi ranchers are invited to attend this meeting. For more

information contact the HVS at 738-5251.

Month of March - SUN VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION will be CLOSED

due to construction at the auction yard and updating of the weigh station. Sun Valley

Auction Yard will re-open April 1, 2015.

Month of March – H3CR Bull Leasing Program is now taking name to reserve

a place for the bull draw which will take place on May 2, 2015 at 10 am sharp . The

H3CR has 40 bulls for lease this year and will take 40 stockmen and 2 alternates. For

more information you can call the H3CR ofce at 928-587-8550 or Pam at HVS 928-

738- 5251.

April 9 – District Six Range Vegetation Inventory Meeting to be held at Kykots-

movi Community building from 4 pm till 6 pm. All D6 ranchers are invited to attend

this meeting. For more information contact the ORM at 734-3702 or the BIA Agency

at 738-2240, Natural Resource Specialist.

May 1 – BULL Breeding Season. (1) all bulls must be from a registered herd, (2)

bull registration must be provide to the ORM/LO, (3) if you share a bull with another

rancher you must inform the ORM and (4) all bulls must be vaccinated and tested for

specic diseases. For more information on bull tests contact the HVS at 738-5251.

May 2 – H3CR Bull Leasing. Drawing is to be held at the Second Mesa Sales

yard, just of Rt. 87. Drawing for the leasing of the bulls will take place at 10 am sharp.

Can contact H3CR at 928-587-8550.

June 24 – Annual HPL Permittee Meeting. To be held at the residence of Clar-

ence Blackrock (Cactus Valley – RU 263). Set to start at 9 am. Contact the ORM/LO

at 738-0014 for more information

For more information on any of these activities or events please contact the phone

numbers listed by the event

Hopi Ranchers News

Priscilla Pavatea, Oce of Range Management

Did you know…? Injuries are the

leading cause of death for Native Ameri-

cans ages 1-44 years of age?

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading

cause of death of Native American chil-

dren? Having kids in a proper car seat

can lower your child’s risk of injury by

more than half?

What is SNAP? SNAP is a Child Passen-

ger Safety course for Native American

communities. SNAP Provides preparato-

ry training for those who are considering

taking the certication course. It also

provides a basic overview of the proper

use and installation of child restraints

while addressing several issues unique to

Native American Communities.

COURSE DETAILS:

Date: March 27, 2015

Time: 8am to 5pm – Classroom Instruc-

tion

Location: Hopi Veteran’s Memorial

Center Conference Room

Cost: Free to community members

REGISTRATION:

Contact Gregory Sehongva, Hopi Motor

Vehicle Injury Prevention Coordinator

Phone: 928-737-6089 Email: gsehong-

[email protected]

Child Passenger Safety

Training Course

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