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Volume 30

Number 5

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WEDNESDAY

March

16, 2022

~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~

Once a Champion,

Always A Champion

Hopi Tribe

Authorizes

Phase Three

Re-Opening

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Hopi Tribe

Department of Health

and Human Services

Covid Update

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COLUMN

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LARRY’S CORNER

Things I learned...Maybe

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Once A Champion, Always A Champion!

Submitted by: Deborah Secakuku Baker

Phoenix, Ariz. – March 10, 2022 and about two weeks since the crowd erupted in cheers

at the Phoenix Veterans Memorial Coliseum when 17 of the 22 members of the 1997 Hopi

High School Bruin Boys Basketball team stepped on the hardwood floor on February 26,

2022. The crowd continued with a standing ovation as each player, manager and coach were

announced to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Hopi High School’s capture of the 1997

State 2A Boys Basketball Championship title. This win forever places Hopi High School in

Arizona history and the record books of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). Each

year the AIA recognizes the State Championship teams on their 25th and 50th Anniversary

year.

What started as a simple ‘call to gather’ for the halftime recognition grew into an evening

reception for the team and their families. This was the first time for some to reconnect after

25 years. Bruin Co-hosts, Bandon Nasonhoya and Wayne Sekaquaptewa described perfectly

the feeling of reconnection, “…It [State championship game] was like it just happened yesterday! We simply picked up where we left off!” They hugged and laughed with one another,

shared memories of this special time and introduced their families. A live Facebook stream

of the reception was aired and allowed many to witness this special gathering.

Tables were filled with memorabilia including the State Trophy, the basketball net from

the court what was then called America West Arena, the original game ball signed by all

the players and State Basketball bracket, newspaper clippings and photos. The walls were

adorned with the original team jerseys and Coach Rick Baker presented a brand new banner

that was signed by the team that night. This banner will be hung in the Bruins gymnasium to

commemorate this 1997 team.

After a wonderful dinner, each team member came to the podium to share their own

memories and comments of that special time in their lives. We were brought to tears when

family members of the late Isaac Panana, Ryan Harvey and Geoffery Antone shared. The

team insisted on including the family of these players as each was such an integral part of

this 1997 team.

We were then brought to tears of laughter by Lowell Talashoma, Jr. aka: “Webby” who

shared with great humor his basketball memories. Others were insightful like hearing of all

the practice time that went into becoming this Championship team; the summer basketball

program consisting of practice and playing school sanctioned tournaments; fun memories of

riding in Coach Baker’s truck over dirt roads or to Phoenix for these tournaments; and the

Haven brothers, Jayson and Joshua who shared how this team brought them into the fold.

Each player voiced undeniable gratitude to their coaches, Rick Baker, Glen Haven and

Dirk Wirth for helping them through their own life struggles and teaching them valuable

life lessons. Coach Baker and Haven stated this to be the most honorable compliment to

be received from these young men. It is a testament to the dedication and commitment the

coaches had for this team.

The Coaches reciprocated their sentiments to the players by highlighting the qualities this

team had with words like: Special, Togetherness, Relentless, Tough, Dedicated, Talented,

and Driven! Coach Glen Haven highlighted the dedication of Isaac Panana that took place

at Hopi High School when his jersey was retired to the gym rafters. Tears were shed and

support given to the families of all the players.

Coach Rick Baker was the last to speak at the reception and now his words are timeless

and summarize his deep care for this team. “I am very proud to be a part of their lives. It

was really good to see these young men after 25 years since we last laced up our shoes. I am

very proud of them for their career choices, their great families and the success they have in

their lives now. I encourage them to be great fathers, great uncles, and sons. Come home and

visit your mothers and family. I pray for them and their families to have a long and strong

life. Guys, see you all again at the 50th anniversary. Koon-dah/Kwa-Kwah!” Fitting words

to accompany his illustration at the reception of the connection the team has include, “…

We have an invisible thread that links us all together. I have an invisible thread to each one

of you, that same thread goes from you to one another and back; although it is invisible, it is

strong and will never be broken!”

“The day was filled with laughter, tears and the strengthening of our families” shared by

Mrs. VaLaura Imus-Nasonhoya, lead organizer of the event. Much gratitude to the additional

event organizers: Shirley Tomosie, Hopi High School Athletic Department Secretary and

Kim Secakuku - Volunteer.

The 1997 2A State Championship team thanks those who helped fund this special event:

Honwungsi Consulting Services, Hopi Jr./Sr. High School, First Mesa Consolidated Villages, Hopi Wireless, McGees, Ron Allison and WildHorse Pass Resort, Carl and JMan Podcast, Micheal Tenakhongva, Lowell Talashoma, Jr., Darron Abeita, Wayne Sekaquaptewa,

John Coochyumptewa and Darrell Sahmea.

Thank you to the 1997 2A State Basketball Championship team for bringing honor and

recognition to our Hopi Tribe! Thank you to the family of this team who supported and

contributed to their success and thank you to all Hopi High School fans for providing your

unconditional support!

1997 2A State Basketball Championship Team:

Darryl Sahmea Sr. #10,

Micheal Tenakhongva #12,

Gary Honanie #14,

Wayne Sekaquaptewa #20,

John Coochyumptewa #22,

Ryan Harvey #24,

Kellen Lomayestewa #30,

Isaac Panana #32,

Jason Haven #34,

Geoffery Antone #40,

Joshua Haven #40,

Lowell Talashoma, Jr. #44,

Darron Abeita #50,

Brandon Nashonhoya #52, J

Jarret Yoyokie #54,

Dave Lalo.

Managers: Macadio Namoki, Bernadine Kachinghongva, Wendy Lewis

Coaches: Rick Baker - Head Coach,

Glenn Haven - Assistant Coach,

Dirk Worth - Assistant Coach

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Hopi Tribe Authorizes

Phase Three Re-Opening

Restrictions, mandates rescinded in

response to decreasing COVID-19

numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Royce M. Jenkins,

Director Department of Health & Human

Services/Public Health Authority

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – March 2, 2022

The Office of the Chairman and the

Hopi Department of Health & Human

Services announced today that effective

March 3, 2022, “Return to Work Phase

Three Re-opening” will go into effect in

response to a decrease in COVID-19 statistics. As of Tuesday, March 2, 2022 the

test positivity rate for the virus stood at

9.09 percent for 7-day and 12.59 percent

for 14-day. The Hopi Health Care Center

reports no threat to capacity levels as a

result of COVID hospitalizations. Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, Tribal Chairman,

Craig Andrews, Vice Chairman and Royce

M. Jenkins, Public Health Authority have

signed Executive Order Number 0022022 titled “Hopi Phase Three Re-Opening.” This will mean that individuals can

resume public interactions, while still

maintaining physical distancing, use of

face masks, and minimizing exposure in

social settings where distancing or precaution measures are not in place.

“We have reached another point in this

pandemic where data supports moving in

the direction of easing some restrictions,”

said Chairman Nuvangyaoma. “Much of

what will still remain in place will help

empower our tribal members to continue

their active role in mitigating this disease.

This is possible because of their diligence

over the past two years, and we are confident their diligence will continue,” he

said.

The changes will also include unrestricted staffing at area worksites where

businesses can demonstrate engineered

settings that allow physical distancing.

Additionally, visits to senior care facilities and hospitals can resume so long as

diligent hygiene is being practiced. Large

gatherings such as restaurants, sporting

events, and cultural ceremonies may also

operate under limited physical distancing

and while incorporating sanitization protocols.

These changes are based on the analysis

of available data and the consideration that

the tribe has reached several benchmarks

which have been set forth by the Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention. These

have been met in all Hopi villages and

communities.

“This should not be considered an end

to our fight against the COVID Pandemic,” said Jenkins. “We still have members

of our tribe who are unvaccinated, and

we will continue to make vaccination and

testing a priority to help us loosen these

restrictions to an even greater extent.”

For more information regarding the

Hopi Tribe and our response to the

COVID-19 Pandemic please visit: https://

www.hopi-nsn.gov/.

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Obituary

I'M FOR LIFE YOUTH/ADULT

EMPOWERMENT WEEK

SCHEDULE

Presented by Hopi Behavioral

Health Services I'm For Life Program

March 14

10 - 11 AM

ADULTING 101

Joshua "Pana" Napolean

Health Choice

2 - 4 PM

HOPI DRAWING 101

Allen Honyouti

6 PM

PARENTING &

GRANDPARENTING

CHALLENGES

Eva Sekayumptewa

March 15

10 - 11:30 AM

YOUTH PANEL

Eva Sekayumptewa

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FOOD DEMO & ZUMBA

Hopi Wellness Center

March 16

10 - 11:30 AM

BULLYING 101 & CONFLICT

RESOLUTION

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TRIBAL OPIOID COMMUNITY

3 - 4 PM

TRAINING

Motivational Interviewing to

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6-8 PM

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DANGERS OF OPIOID &

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DANGERS OF VAPING

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March 17

10-11 AM

BASIC LAVAYI

Karen Honanie

11 AM - 12 PM

ART THERAPY

Andrea Joshevama

2 - 4 PM

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OF

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6 PM

HOPI COMMUNITY

RECOGNITION NIGHT

March 18

10 AM - 12 PM

GRIEF & LOSS/HEALING CIRCLE

Holly Figueroa/Beatrice

Norton/Laurel Sekakuku

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IMPACT ON YOUTH WITH

PARENTS THAT ARE

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THROUGH INPATIENT

TREATMENT

Mike Duncan

5:30 PM

TEACHING OF THE EAGLE

FEATHER

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bsecakuku@htha.org or (928) 675-8056 for ZOOM LINKS or more

information.

Vivian passed away on March 3, 2022

surrounded by her family. Vivian was born

to Thelma & Jacob Lomadofkie on the Hopi

reservation, in the village of Shungopavi, on

February 1, 1935.

After attending Winslow public schools,

in her late teenage years, she worked at the

Grand Canyon. She met & married Edward

Lansa; however, after only 3 years of marriage he succumbed to an early death. Afterwards she married Irving Poolheco. Together she & Irving served the Lord in various

ministries.

In 2015, Vivian was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was courageous, pulling her

strength from the Holy Spirit, she “fought

the good fight” to the end.

Vivian is survived by her husband of 57

years, Irving, her brothers Clayburne Lomadofkie (Beverly) and Adrian Lomadofkie (Victoria.) She is also survived by her

children Jon Lansa (Tawana), Adeline Lis-

ka (Randall), Pamela Davis (Jerry), Irving

“Doah” Poolheco (Dee) and stepdaughter

Jeanette Poolheco. She was blessed with 19

grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 1

great-great-grandson. She has been reunited

in Paradise with her parents Thelma & Jacob, sisters Freida Roberts and Florabelle

Lomadofkie, sons Edward Lansa and Dennis Poolheco.

The family in celebration of Vivian’s

home-going will be attending services provided by Greer’s Mortuary. The viewing is

scheduled for Friday, March 11, 2022 from

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and graveside services at Desert View Cemetery, to be held

Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. A

Potluck is scheduled to follow the services

at the Immanuel Bible Chapel, 1223 W. 3rd

Street, Winslow, Ariz.

By: Willadine Hughes for The Poolheco

family

PH: (928) 289 0974

porturica@gmail.com

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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency

Response March 10, 2022 Report

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ – March 10, 2022

This data is updated on the Hopi Tribe’s website “COVID-19 Response and Resources”

page.

Hopi Health Care Center – Community COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Information

COVID-19 vaccines are available in the afternoons for the month of February for those 5

years and older. To schedule an appointment call

(928) 737-6148 or 737-6081. Appointments are required. For questions about COVID-19

vaccines please call (928) 737-6198 or 737-6197.

COVID-19 Testing Drive-up Testing schedule:

Monday– Friday from 8–9:30 AM AND 3–4 PM. Enter at the west entrance & drive

around back. Mask must be worn by everyone in your vehicle. Please stay in your vehicle at

all times. To schedule for testing or for more information please call (928) 737-6233.

A COVID-19 Hotline has been created by the Hopi Health Care Center to assist with all

COVID-19 related questions and service requests. The hotline is open 7 days a week from 8

AM–5 PM. To contact the COVID-19 hotline please call (928) 737-6187.

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation - Community COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Information

To all Moenkopi residents, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation’s COVID-19

vaccine drive-thru clinic is now located west of the Health Promotion & Diabetes Prevention Center building next to the helipad. The vaccine drive-thru clinic is available Monday

– Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with no appointment necessary.

FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS:

You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the United States government at

covidtests.gov. Only 4 tests come in an order and only one order per household. Orders will

usually ship in 7-12 days. Please do not wait to order your tests when you have been exposed

or become symptomatic as the tests will not arrive in enough time for you to be tested. So

please order them now so that you and your loved ones can be prepared.

PREVENTION:

Below is some information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, age recommendations,

and boosters:

(TABLE ON PG 5)

“CDC is recommending that moderately or severely immunocompromised 5–11-yearolds receive an additional primary dose of vaccine 28 days after their second shot.” Remember that the only vaccine that 5-17 year olds are eligible for is Pfizer.

SOURCE: Different COVID-19 Vaccines – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

SYMPTOMS, QUARANTINE, AND ISOLATION:

Watch for Symptoms - people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days

after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe. The following are COVID-19

symptoms that people may experience:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

•New loss of taste or smell

•Sore throat

•Congestion or runny nose

•Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as

we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing

more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.”

Currently, the local health department and HHCC are implement the previously recommended CDC guidelines which is a 10 day isolation for those who test positive and a 14 day

quarantine for those exposed to an infected individual.

(GLOSSARY ON PG. 5)

Be aware that when someone tests positive they became contagious 2 days before they

developed symptoms, or if they are not experiencing symptoms 2 days before they tested

positive not the day they received their results. If someone was less than 6 feet away from

a potential positive case for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period

they would be considered a close contact regardless of whether or not both parties were

wearing masks. For example, Molly was within 6 feet of Craig on Thursday night for 10

minutes and on Friday morning for 5 minutes. Craig developed symptoms Saturday evening,

was tested for COVID on Monday, and received their results on Wednesday. Because Molly

was within 6 feet of Craig for a total of 15 minutes over a 24 hour period within the 2 day

timeframe she is now considered to be a close contact. If you have been identified as a close

contact you may or may not need to quarantine depending on your vaccination status.

If an unvaccinated individual that is not positive is having to take care of someone that is

infected, they will need to quarantine for 14 days beginning on the infected person’s 10th

day of isolation, with that day being Day 0 and the following day being Day 1. That means

the caregiver could potentially be out of work for 24 days. If a vaccinated person that is not

positive is having to take care of someone that is infected, they will not have to quarantine

but will need to get tested 5 days from the 10th day of the infected person’s isolation. If a

vaccinated person develops symptoms while caring for an infected person they will need to

get tested as soon as possible and remain at home until they receive their results.

Re-testing of COVID-19 Positive Employees. Per guidance and alignment with HHCC,

CDC, state and local health departments, and OSHA workplace guidance for COVID-19

re-testing of positive or suspected COVID-19 employees before they return to work, nor

providing letters to go back to work is not recommended.

The recommended reason for not re-testing is an individual may continue to test positive

on a viral test long after they are recovered from COVID-19. These dead viral particles will

turn viral tests positive even though they cannot cause disease in others. The Hopi Health

Care Center strongly encourages employers to use the CDC’s symptom and criteria below

even if they continue to test positive. Once they meet the three criteria, they are no longer

considered infectious to others. However, if the employee was severely ill (hospitalized)

or in immunocompromised, plead advise them to visit their primary care provide before

returning to work.

The “checklist” below has been updated as of the most recent COVID-19 guidelines from

the CDC and will be used by employers to determine when an employee with confirmed

COVID-19 may return to work safely. For additional questions, please call the Hopi Health

Care Center COVID-19 hotline (928) 737-6188.

□ It’s been at last ten days since I first had symptoms or received my positive diagnosis if

I’ve not had symptoms (please note date of first symptoms: (________)

□ Overall my symptoms have improved and I am feeling better.

□ It’s been at least 72 hours since I last had a fever without using fever-reducing medicine.

If you checked all three boxes, you are no longer a considered at risk to infect others and

can go back to work!

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Obituary

A Reflection of Kindness and Caring,

Preston W. Youvella 11/07/1967 - 2/22/2022

February 2 issue

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Submitted by: The Family of Preston W.

Youvella

Polacca, Ariz – March 8, 2022, Preston

Wayne Youvella, 54, left this world among

loved ones on Tuesday, February 22, 2022

at his family home in Lower Polacca, Ariz.

Preston was born November 7, 1967 in

Phoenix, Ariz. and was the fourth born of

the 6 children of Celestino and Geraldine M.

(Lacapa) Youvella.

Preston was a very talented Hopi carver

and truly loved life to the fullest. He was a

member of the Corn Clan of Walpi Village,

and known by his Hopi-Tewa name Agayoo seh’no – Star Man and was an enrolled

member of the Hopi Tribe.

Preston is survived by 2 sons – Leroy W.

and Jeremy A. Youvella, and 3 grandchildren. Preston is also survived by his companion, Colleen Poleahla and her sons and

grandchildren. Preston was laid to rest at the

village cemetery in Polacca, Ariz. on February 25, 2022.

Preston is also survived by his parents, five

siblings, nieces, nephews and many family

members and friends; who spoke highly of

his nature and characteristic of being a very

kind and generous man. His grandparents

are the late Roy and Pauline (Martin) Youvella and Leo C. and Sally (Peesha) Lacapa,

Sr. He is strongly connected and supported

by his many clan relatives, his father’s Katsina Clan, and grandparent’s Spruce/Spider

and Sand Clans.

Preston was very active in creating his art

and carving which aided in supporting his

family and efforts. In a 2012 bio created by

Preston for submission to an art show, the

section he titled “Connecting With Beauty”

he shared, “I was taught the traditional ways

and spiritual meanings of the katsina, which

includes bringing healthy life for all life

forms, to heal and to bring rain for our fields

that we plant our crops in. I have become

more connected with my talent and beauty

it brings out in the carvings. I have changed

my carving style to one that is more contemporary and since I finished high school, been

making a living through my art for the past

twenty-nine years.”

He was also active in his culture and traditional responsibilities and strived at living

what it means to be a Hopi through values of

humility, prayer, faith, commitment to family, diligent work, and working for the good

of his village and community, to the best of

his ability and capacity.

Accolades of Preston’s kindness and

character were many and his most valuable,

cherished, and influential roles were that as

a Hopi, a son, brother, father, uncle, nephew,

grandpa, and friend. His physical presence

will be missed enormously and we are grateful for all the love and kindness he showed

from his heart and while about family and

friends in our Hopi communities.

The Youvella family truly appreciates all

the support, love and encouragement we received from those who physically visited,

called and reached out in any way and form.

The outpouring of love and concern were

a comfort to the family. Correspondence to

the Youvella family may be sent to P.O. Box

388, Polacca, Ariz. 86042.

Askwali/Kwa kwa

Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022

During these past three years, I learned that some

things happen for a reason, and some things are

caused by chaotic order. I knew that we couldn’t

control the outcome of someone’s view, and we

couldn’t maintain the outlook of someone’s intention. I guess what I’m trying to say is that we are

put here on this earth to have a purpose. Some

people will never know their true meaning, but

that’s okay. And when I say “Okay,” I mean we

must be patient in finding our true purpose.

Now I’m a cat, and my purpose is to lie around

the house, watching the mice eat So oh’s bread

and sleep when the sun is shining. Now, I’m not

saying that I live a perfect life, but you choose

how perfect you want to live life.

So, what have you learned during these past

three years? Have you known to be better at listening? Have you learned to slow your look at

life? Or have you learned that things do happen

for a reason?

When I was growing up, I used to wait for the

weekend; I knew that Saturday morning cartoons

would be playing on the ABC channel, and I used

to look forward to the weekend because it had my

favorite show and what I was waiting for all week

long. But now, for some reason, I don’t look forward to the weekends. I don’t feel like the Saturdays I look forward to are no longer any excitement. These past three years were not a weekend

that I wanted to look forward to, despite what the

world is looking like now.

But now, this year, 2022 is finally beginning to

look relatively normal for us. Hopis here were

starting to do our usual cultural doings like annual

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Larry’s Corner

Things I

learned...maybe

dances and annual gatherings, despite the war going on overseas. Yes, I know we should all support

what’s going on overseas, but I hate to ruin something by making it look good for us, Hopis. I support human and animal life, but I also believe we

should stick to our world. In the past, many Hopis

didn’t care for World War 2 or any war that they

were not a part of because it was not our fight. We

believed that the only reason we are here was to

keep our homeland safe from outside influences,

but then again, I could be wrong. Also, because

our future generations started to figure out that the

real world is full of more possibilities other than

Hopi culture, we began to make sure we include

everyone in the world in our prayers.

But is it a bad thing not to include the world

in your prayers? But pray for yourself and those

immediately around you? How can we make the

world a better place when all we want is to live

just for another day? I know there are questions

upon questions, but that’s the beauty of learning

life. We will never fully understand the answers,

but we will figure it out partially, and that’s okay

with me.

Living in the 21st century is hard, especially

when you are constantly pressured to be the right

person, choose the right words, make the right

choices, and live on the right path. All these choices are only geared to one thing: to create pressure

on ourselves on how others should view us and

not us being happy who we are.

When I was in grade school, we learned that all

tribes of America have some power that radiates

from us and that we are the key holders to un-

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lock some mystery. But in fact, Hollywood made

it so that only we, with feathers in our hair, hold

some answer to a puzzle. I think that white man

pressures Indian tribes to be a sure way to their

Hollywood liking, and yes, it does make it so.

When we don’t hold up to their expectations, they

are disappointed to see we are just regular sneaker-wearing, Pepsi-drinking, and Netflix-loving

people. But I wouldn’t call it to pressure. I’d call

it a Hollywood dream to see something like that.

So, my question to you is, how do we keep faith

alive in this unfaithful world? How can we still

see the excellent future when the future is so apparent that there is no real future?

Well, for one thing, and for some cheesy saying,

“The future is what you make it,” but it kind of

makes sense when you put it that way. When we

say, “The future is in our hands,” I think we are

saying that we can make a future the way we want

it or make the future horrible if we let it. So, all

in all, I guess Hollywood sometimes gets it right.

My advice is that creating pressure is something

we all do to ourselves in this 21st century way of

life. And that we are all pressured into living a

perfect life. But what if our lives are not perfect

like Hollywood movies? What if our lives turned

out to be a Lifetime movie where we get the girl at

the end, or we find happiness under a giant Christmas tree? We will never know what life can have

in store for us. But I do know one thing is that

when pizza gets above $20 per pie, I’ll go back to

microwavable pizza bagels.

Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HTEDC is seeking an Accounting Assistant.

The Accounting Assistant supports and assist the overall Accounting Department with assigned tasks and job

duties from the entities of the corporation and CFO.

Selected applicants must have: A professional, positive attitude with management, co-workers, and general

public; Ensure all communication is clear and concise;

Follow other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

or CFO.

• Three or more years of accounting experience

• Knowledge in standard office procedures

• Ability to perform simple accounting reconciliation

For more information or submit resume, please contact Courtney Erickson at (928)522-8675 or email cerickson@htedc.net

Public Service Announcement

Request for Proposal

Request for Proposal for Special Education

Services:

Special Education Ancillary/Related Services

-School Psychologist

Public notice is hereby given that the Second Mesa

Day School Exceptional Student Services Department

is accepting competitive sealed proposals from qualified

and eligible (licensed) firms and individuals for school

year 2022-2023. All Request for Proposals (RFP) must be

submitted prior to the closing date,

March 25, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (MST} to be considered

for selection. Late proposals will be disqualified. In order to be considered for selection, bidders must submit

a complete response to the RFP. RFP packets are available at the SMDS Procurement Office or via email. For

more information, contact Alice Snyder at Alice.Snyder@secondmesa. org or call (928)737-2571, ext.4208.

Second Mesa Day School Exceptional Student Services

Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted to waive any information or irregularities and to advertise in its best interest and to request

additional information from all proposers. Hopi Owned

and Non-Hopi Owned firms and individuals are invited to

respond to this RFP. Interested firms and individuals will

be evaluated in accordance with the requested proposal

and applicable law.

Sealed bids mailed to:

Alice Snyder

Second Mesa Day School -Exceptional Student Services Department

Highway 264 at Texaco Junction

P.O. Box 98

Second Mesa, Arizona 86043

The Public Health Compliance Office and the Small

Animal Control Program are currently on a modified telework and rotation work schedule until the lifting of Executive Order #001-2022.

Public Health Compliance Office (PHCO)

•Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Onsite office hours; 8

a.m. – 5 p.m.

•Tuesday and Thursday: Contact by email or cell

phone listed

•Food handler training is available only online until

further notice at http://www.ihs.gov/foodhandler/

•Email IHS food handler certificates to msahneyah@

hopi.nsn.us for issuance of a Hopi Food Handler’s card

or bring to Honahni Building. COVID screening protocols must be followed.

•Questions regarding food service sanitation and institutional environmental health surveys/inspections can

be directed to LCDR Chung, Sherry Chase or Madeline

Sahneyah at listed email address or by phone.

•Vector-borne/Zoonotic Disease situations or questions

can be directed to Madeline Sahneyah, LCDR Chung, or

Sherry Chase at listed phone numbers and email addresses.

LCDR George Chung, Environmental Health Officer/Indian Health Service PH: (928) 737-6275 Email:

george.chung@ihs.gov

Sherry Chase, Environmental Health Specialist/Indian Health Service PH: (480) 599-8703 Email: sherry.

chase@ihs.gov

Madeline Sahneyah, Public Health Compliance Officer

PH: (928) 734-3403 (w) (928) 497-1967 (cell)

Email: msahneyah@hopi.nsn.us

Small Animal Control Program (SACP)

•Dog bites and other dog/cat complaints

•Monday – Thursday: contact Animal Control Officer

by email below.

•Friday – Onsite Office hours; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Seth Collateta, Deputy Animal Control Officer PH:

(928) 734-3806 Email: scollateta@hopi.nsn.us

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Editorial Board of the Hopi Tutuveni

Wilma Dengavi , Gary LaRance, George Mase

Hopi Tutuveni Staff

Managing Editor - Romalita Laban

RLaban@hopi.nsn.us

Assistant Editor - Carl Onsae

Consae@hopi.nsn.us

ARTICLES:

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes

original articles reporting on

local, state and national news

items on issues related to Hopi

or of interest to Tutuveni readers.

We are especially interested

in articles reporting on issues

impacting the Hopi community or on events and activities

involving members of the Hopi

Tribe. Articles should not exceed

750 words and should follow

Associated Press (AP) style and

formatting. The Managing Editor

reserves the right to edit articles

for style, length and clarity. If

significant editing is required, the

Managing Editor will communicate with the author prior to

publication.

PRESS RELEASES:

Press releases must be submitted

on official letterhead and include

the name of the organization,

contact person, telephone

number and email address. Press

releases should not exceed 500

words and submissions may be

edited for length and clarity at

the discretion of the Managing

Editor.

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR:

Letters should not exceed 250

words and must include the

name of the author and complete

contact information (address,

phone number or email address)

CIRCULATION

and the headline and date of

the article on which you are

commenting. Anonymous letters

and letters written under pseudonyms will not be published.

The Tutuveni Editorial Board

reviews all submissions and

reserves the right not to publish

letters it considers to be highly

sensitive or potentially offensive

to readers, or that may be libelous

or slanderous in nature.

OPINION EDITORIALS:

Submissions must be exclusive

to Hopi Tutuveni and should not

exceed 1,000 words. Include with

your submission your name and

complete contact information,

along with a short 2-3-sentence

bio.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS:

All press releases, articles, letters

to the editor and Opinion Editorials electronically as a Word

document or as plain text in the

body of an email to the Managing Editor, Romalita Laban. Articles, press releases and editorials

that include photographs must

be in high resolution, 300dpi

or more and must be your own.

All photographs must include

photo credit and a caption for

each photo listing the names of

all persons included in the photo

and description of what the photo is about. (call 928-734-3283

for deadline schedule).

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation

of 2,500 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper

is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to the

following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy

Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government

Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca

Circle M, Keams Canyon Store.

Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Seeking Physical Fitness

Trainer

The Hopi Tribe is seeking a Physical Fitness Trainer for

the Hopi Wellness Center.

The Physical Fitness Trainer is responsible for coordinating physical fitness activities for children, youth,

adults and seniors to meet the goals and objectives established for the Hopi Wellness Center.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Physical

Fitness, Exercise Science, or related Health & Wellness

field AND two (2) years work experience working in a

fitness or recreational center performing the prescribed

duties; OR, any equivalent combination of Education,

Training, and Experience which directly demonstrates the

ability to perform the duties.

Necessary Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona

Driver’s License and complete/pass the Hopi Tribe’s Defensive Driving course; complete & pass pre-employment

screening; pass mandatory and random drug & alcohol

screenings; no felony convictions or been convicted of

misdemeanors at the local, state and federal level within

the past five (5) years.

The FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION

may be found on the Hopi Tribe website under Tribal Services-Human Resources.

For more information, please contact the Hopi Wellness Center at (928) 734-3432.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HTEDC is seeking an Executive

Assistant to the CEO

HTEDC is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for the daily

and general communication (e.g., answering phones and

email) and other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Selected applicants must have: A professional, positive attitude with management, co-workers and general

public; Ensure all communication is clear and concise;

and Report any and all concerns from General Managers/

Supervisors to the CEO.

•Minimum 1 year of administrative experience

•Knowledge in standard office procedures

•Ability to answer phones, computer skills including

Microsoft programs

For more information or submit resume, please contact Cindy Smiley at (928) 522-8675 or email csmiley@

htedc.net

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Hopi Small Animal Control

Program Services

The Small Animal Control Program (SACP) is pleased

to announce that the program is up and running as of December 6, 2022. Mr. Seth Collateta is the new Deputy

Animal Control Officer (ACO) and is the only staff on

duty at this time.

The Deputy ACO has been making contact with outside and local community organizations/administrations

to build partnerships. The SACP can help with strays or

unwanted animals but the public should understand this

will take time because all surrounding animal shelters

and rescue organizations are currently filled to capacity.

The SACP will hold pet registration events at several

centralized locations across the Hopi reservation in late

March 2022, once the Hopi Tribe Executive Order # 0012022 is lifted. Several meet & greet events are also scheduled to take place where you can meet the Mr. Collateta

and get more information about the SAC program. Flyers

advertising these events will be posted throughout the villages & community.

The SACP encourages all Hopi community and village

residents to be good pet owners. A pet owner within the

boundaries of the Hopi reservation is a person over the

age of eighteen who feeds, shelters, or cares for an animal. When you are a pet owner, you are responsible for

any trouble your pet may cause, especially if your pet

bites and seriously hurts someone.

The SACP ACO will begin enforcing tribal laws (Small

Animal Control Ordinance #61) to ensure the health and

safety of members in our communities and villages. If

you are bitten by a dog and the bite tears or punctures the

skin, make sure you are seen at Hopi Health Care Center

or a health care facility close to you. For all encounters

with vicious dogs, file a complaint with the SACP.

SACP services are available Monday – Friday 8am5pm, and the Deputy ACO can be contacted by phone at

(928) 734-3806 or by email at SCollateta@hopi.nsn.us.

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COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire

March 2022

COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire

March 2022

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1. Do you feel safe on Hopi Senom Transit buses?

1. Do you feel safe on Hopi Senom Transit buses?

2. Should social distancing continue on Transit buses?

2. Should social distancing continue on Transit buses?

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