# ~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~ > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A48a2f4af4cef4297 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Volume 30 Number 5 43˚/ 24˚ Cloudy 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 PG 3 Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid Update PG .6 COLUMN Page 9 LARRY’S CORNER Things I learned...Maybe Read more about it COMMUNITY More on Page 2 Page All Look at all the ads that the community has to offer! 25th Anniversary of Hopi High School’s, 1997 State 2A Boys Basketball Championship team. (Photo provided by original sender) Hopi Senom Transit Questionnaire HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 1110-01600-7460 -More on pg. 12 COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire March 2022 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 2 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 Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 3 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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Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 4 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 1 - 3 PM FOOD DEMO & ZUMBA Hopi Wellness Center March 16 10 - 11:30 AM BULLYING 101 & CONFLICT RESOLUTION Brandon Scott/Holly Figueroa 2 - 4 PM TRIBAL OPIOID COMMUNITY 3 - 4 PM TRAINING Motivational Interviewing to Holly Figueroa Talk About COVID-19 & Vaccines 6-8 PM Katherine Garcia DANGERS OF OPIOID & ATHLETES 6-8 PM Ms. Gencarelle DANGERS OF VAPING Ms. Gencarelle March 17 10-11 AM BASIC LAVAYI Karen Honanie 11 AM - 12 PM ART THERAPY Andrea Joshevama 2 - 4 PM HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OF TEEN DATING Hopi DV Program 6 PM HOPI COMMUNITY RECOGNITION NIGHT March 18 10 AM - 12 PM GRIEF & LOSS/HEALING CIRCLE Holly Figueroa/Beatrice Norton/Laurel Sekakuku 2 - 4 PM IMPACT ON YOUTH WITH PARENTS THAT ARE INCARCERATED OR GOING THROUGH INPATIENT TREATMENT Mike Duncan 5:30 PM TEACHING OF THE EAGLE FEATHER Bryan Humetewa Please contact CHardy@hopi.nsn.us /Bscott@hopi.nsn.us/ 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 Want to Advertise with the Hopi Tutuveni? YOUR BUSINESS NAME HERE Are you confused on how to advertise in the local newspaper? The Hopi Tutuveni can help you. With our friendly staff to help you with your advertisement, advertising is now made Easy! Call or email today. Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 GOOD ROAD OF LIFE FREE 2-Day Adult Training Event March 30th & 31st, 2022 9 AM - 4 PM MOENKOPI LEGACY INN & SUITES The curriculum for Native families is designed to assist Native men, women, and their children to address unresolved conflicts in relationships, improve communication skills, and keep Native families together. The implementation of this program is made possible by a grant from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Open to ADULTS 18 ON UP! LUNCH WILL BE ON YOUR OWN! PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED! To reserve a spot call (928) 675-8056 or email Bscott@hopi.nsn.us 5 Native American Disability Law Center Benefits Enrollment Center Are you living on a fixed income? Are you over 65 or an adult (21+) with a disability? We may be able to assist you. You may qualify for programs that can help pay for food, medicine, and utilities. We will do a BenefitsCheckUp screening to see if you are eligible for benefits. It’s easy. It’s free. 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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! Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES 7 Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response March 10, 2022 Report, Cont. Hopi Tutuveni wants to know how we are doing. Call or email us to tell us if we are doing a good job. We need your feedback 928-734-3283 Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 8 Obituary A Reflection of Kindness and Caring, Preston W. Youvella 11/07/1967 - 2/22/2022 February 2 issue Are you into drawing COMICS? Submit your comics to consae@hopi.nsn.us Or Call 928-734-3283 To find out more Drawing comics is a great way to show your drawing skills and your side of Hopi Humor. If you have the skill and the humor to draw comics for the Hopi Tutuveni DISCLAIMER: Comics submitted will become property of Hopi Tutuveni. Name of artist will be displayed and not edited when submitted. Hopi Tutuveni has the right to publish submitted comics. 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 9 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- Want to send Larry something? Send to: PO BOX 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Want to send Larry email? Send to: meowatlarry@gmail.com 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 10 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 Announce Here... We offer available space for any kind of announcements, call for pricing and availability call or email today Call: 928-734-3283or email: ads@hopi.nsn.us The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Ph: (928) 734-3281 • Ph: (928) 734-3283 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 11 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. We offer available space for any kind of announcements, call for pricing and availability call or email today Call: 928-734-3283 Craig Andrews Vice Chairman Judith Youvella Tribal Secretary Advertise in this 1 column x 10” for only $80 FULL COLOR! CALL TODAY TO RESERVE THIS BANNER AD Call: 928 734 3283 Nada Talayumptewa, Tribal Treasurer Alfonso Sakeva, Sergeant-At-Arms Village of Upper Moenkopi William Charley Danny Humetewa Sr. Leroy Sumatzkuku Michael Elmer Village of Bakabi Marilyn Fredericks Clifford Qotsaquahu Velma Kalyesvah Village of Kyakotsmovi David Talayumptewa Phillip Quochytewa, Sr. Danny Honanie Herman G. Honanie Village of Sipaulavi Rosa Honanie Anita Bahnimptewa Raymond Namoki Village of Mishongnovi Vacant Vacant Mervin Yoyetewa First Mesa Consolidated Villages Albert T. Sinquah Dale Sinquah Wallace Youvella, Jr. Ivan L. Sidney Hopi Tutuveni March 16, 2022 12 COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire March 2022 COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire March 2022 Strongly Disagree 1. 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