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HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 24, No. 17

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Make an Investment in Love and Kindness

SEPTEMBER

(MILK) donates backpacks to local schools

NASANMUYA

The Feasting Moon

CALENDAR

Kyaamuya- December

Paamuya- January

Powamuya- February

Osomuya- March

Kwiyamuya- April

Hakitonmuya- May

Woko’uyis- June

Talangva- July

Talapaamuya- August

Nasanmuya- September

Toho’osmuya- October

Kelmuya- November

Hopi Jr. High students receive backpacks from M.I.L.K.

This Month In By: Anna Saufkie-Selestewa

Hopi History Office of the Vice Chairman

Anthony Gleich, Founder and

• September 7, 1906, Split at Chief Executive Officer of Make

an Investment in Love and KindOrayvi.

ness (M.I.L.K.), and Barbara Scott,

• Hernando Cortes conquers M.I.L.K. Chief Finance Officer

Aztec Empire, A.D. 1519

visited the Office of Hopi Vice

• Court “Opinion”: District

#6 ruled to be exclusively Hopi; but parts of Hopi

Reservation established in

1882 became a Joint Use

Area (about 500,000 acres

lost)

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

9/13: 20th Annual Special

Needs Activity Day

9a-3p HVMC 734-3412

9/14: Food Handler’s Trng

Keams Canyon Elem School

1-3pm 928-737-6281

9/15: Veterans Day Poster

and Theme Contest Deadline. 928-734-3461

Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.

on Aug. 18 and delivered over 300

backpacks full of school supplies

for local Hopi Schools. Gleich and

Scott were able to personally deliver backpacks to Second Mesa

Photos Courtesy of

Office of Vice Chairman

Mike Puhuyesva, Office of the Vice Chairman; Chairman Herman G.

Honanie; MILK Founder Anthony Gleich; Anna Saufkie-Selestewa Exec.

Secretary Vice Chairman’s office and Barbara Scott

Day School and First Mesa Elementary School on that day.

Anna Saufkie-Selestewa, Executive Secretary II, Office of the

Vice Chairman (OVC) and Berdella Nasingoetewa, Clerical Assistant, Office of the Tribal Secretary,

distributed 25 backpacks to Hopi

Day School on Aug. 19. Selestewa

and Dawn Keevama, OVC Receptionist, completed the backpack

distribution to Keams Canyon Elementary School, Hopi Junior High

School (Grades 7 & 8), Hotevilla-Bacavi Community School and

Moencopi Day School on Aug. 20.

M.I.L.K. also distributed backpacks to all local elementary

schools in 2015. This year the organization had enough donations

to include All Hopi Junior High

school students as well as the Special Education (SPED) programs

at the local elementary schools.

The M.I.L.K. Organization is

based out of Chandler, Arizona

and in the past, has worked with

Eva Sekayumptewa, Social Services Clinical Supervisor to donate

household needs, hygiene items,

etc.,needed by Foster Homes.

The Office of the Vice Chairman thanks M.I.L.K. for the backpack donations. It was a joy to see

students happy and full of smiles

as they received their backpacks.

Staff at the Hopi Junior High were

also thankful they were included

in this year’s distribution.

Hopi Travel Center Receives Indigenous Pride

Health

Worker

Renovation to Facility

program celebrates

16 years at HHCC

9/27: Buckle Up for Life

Vehicle Safety Class

9-10:30am Wellness Ctr

A Message from

Hopi Resource

Enforcement

Services

well as other properties crafts. Currently, there

Crystal Dee

As the Fall and Winter Hopi Tutuveni

owned by the Hopi Tribe. are three vendors renting By: Lisa Lomavaya

months approach and

The Hopi Travel Center space at the Travel CenHopi Health Care Center

with ceremonies in the The Hopi Tribe pur- features a café, a conve- ter: Burger King, a Knife

villages, Holidays near, chased the Hopi Travel nience store, showers for Shop and Navajo Gift

June 6, 2016 marked the

Center in 2001 and is manand schools back in ses- aged by the Hopi Tribe truck drivers and opening Shop. The Convenience start to a jam packed, fun

sion, the Hopi Resource Economic Development soon is a gift shop that Store is open 24 hours. filled professional learning

Cont’d on P4 experience for 9 local youth

Enforcement

Service Corporation (HTEDC) as will feature Hopi arts and

who were selected for an 8

will proactively enforce

week intense program that

traffic, seatbelt, and

focuses on strengthening

DUI Laws.

the passion and motivation

To ensure all travelers

for our youth on the Hopi

on the roadway remain

reservation to pursue edusafe, HRES Officers will

cation and careers in health

be patrolling the highcare. This challenging acaways throughout the

demic program is designed

to introduce young people

Hopi Reservation, and

to careers in the health field

will take a zero tolerby exploring health profesance approach towards

highway safety. Expect

Officers to be highly

visible on the highways

Second Mesa, Arizona – izona on June 22, 2016. Sec- outside the school and im- Principal Morales.

and issuing citations.

September 1, 2016 - Prin- ond Mesa Day School has plement a continuous proNCAI CASI accreditation

Safety check points will cipal Marie R. Morales an- been accredited since June cess of school improvement. is recognized across state

Accreditation is granted on a lines, which not only eases

be conducted from Sep- nounced today that Second 30, 2016.

NCA CASI provides five-year term.

the transfer process as stutember 1, through De- Mesa Day School earned

accreditation nationally-recognized ac“Accreditation demon- dents move from accredited

cember, 2016 throughout continuing

the Hopi Reservation. from the North Central As- creditation, the purpose of strates to our students, par- school to accredited school

Second Mesa Day School

Earns Continuing NCA

CASI Accreditation

Don’t Drink

and Drive !

Sgt. M. Yowytewa

sociation Commission on

Accreditation and School

Improvement (NCA CASI),

an accreditation division of

AdvancED.

This action

was taken at the AdvancED

Accreditation Commission

meeting held in Tempe, Ar-

which is continuous school

improvement focused on

increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet

NCA CASI’s high standards, be evaluated by a

team of professionals from

ents and community that we

are focused on raising student achievement, providing

a safe and enriching learning

environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective

operation staffed by highly

qualified educators,” stated

but also assures parents that

the school is meeting nationally accepted standards

for quality and successful

professional practice.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the

parent organization of NCA

sions hands-on and developing the confidence and

skills to become successful

in their educational and professional endeavors. The

Indigenous Pride Health

Worker (IPHW) Program

includes mentorship from

several departments within

the Hopi Health Care Center, various professional

development training sessions, leadership development, public speaking and

experience in conducting

research on a health disparity that currently affects the

Hopi and Tewa community.

Cont’d on P3

CASI, stated, “NCA CASI

Accreditation is a rigorous

process that focuses the entire school on the primary

goal of creating lifelong

learners. Second Mesa Day

School is to be commended

for engaging in this process

and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.”

Parents and interested

community members can

learn more about accreditation at www.advance-ed.org.

2 TUESDAY, SEPEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Fourt Quarter Session September 1, 2016 AGENDA

I. Call To Order

II. Certification of Tribal Council Representatives

III. Roll Call

IV. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

V. Announcements

VI. Correspondence

VII. Calendar Planning

VIII. Approval of Minutes

IX. Approval of Agenda

X. Unfinished Business

1. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by

Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of

Human Resources – TABLED

2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance

37 – Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie,

Director, TERO - TABLED

3. Action Item 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project

– Tribal Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael

Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation TABLED

XI. NEW BUSINESS

XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required 4th Quarterly

Reports will be scheduled for December 2016.

1. Office of the Chairman *

2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - COMPLETE – Written Report

3. Office of Tribal Secretary *

4. Office of the Treasurer *

5. General Counsel *

6. Office of the Executive Director *

7. Land Commission * 8. Water/Energy Committee *

9. Transportation Committee *

10. Law Enforcement Committee *

11. Office of Revenue Commission *

12. Gaming Task Team * - Final Report - 9/8/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

13. Investment Committee *

14. Health/Education Committee *

15. Budget Oversight Team XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

1. Audit Team

2. Fire Designee (2)

3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15

4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of

Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)

5. General Counsel

6. Deputy Revenue Commissioner (1) vacancy – Interviews 9/6/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

XIV. OTHER

1. Introduction of Miss Hopi 2016-17 Cianna Sakeva - 9/6/16, 9:30 a.m.

2. Presentation on Quiet Title re: LCR Litigation –Michael Goodstein, Tribal Attorney and Joe Mentor, Tribal Attorney,

Thayne Lowe, Tribal Attorney - 9/6/16@ 9:45 a.m.

3. Discussion re: Clarification on Supervisory authority over

Sergeant-at-Arms – Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary 9/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

COMPLETED ITEMS

ACTION ITEM

1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition

– Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi –

WITHDRAWN

2. Action Item #076-2016 – To enact Donation Guidelines Policy

and Donation Request Form – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman - WITHDRAWN

3. Action Item #106-2016 – To approve a contract with SixKiller

Consulting, LLC to provide lobbying services for the

Hopi Tribe – Author/Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff,

Office of the Vice Chairman –9/1//16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED

4. Action Item 107-2016 – To approve Sole Source contract with

Red Plains to provide construction management services

for HIR 603 (1) Sand Clan Streets Project in Polacca,

AZ – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi

Department of Transportation - 9/1/16 @ 10:30 a.m. APPROVED

5. Action Item 108-2016 – To establish a Hopi Cultural Property

Committee with delegated task of planning and recommending action on the issue of cultural property theft

in all forums, both foreign and domestic – Author/Troy

Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman 9/1/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – DISAPPROVED

6. Action Item 109-2016 – To approve Special Attorney Contracts

with Arnold & Porter, LLP concerning 1882 and Miscellaneous Matters – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy

General Counsel - 9/1/16 - APPROVED

OTHER

1. Presentation of Recommended Budgets per H-073-2011 – Budget Oversight Team - 9/1/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

2. Discussion re: Clarification on Catherine Wright’s termination

notice - 9/1/16 - COMPLETE

3. Discussion re: Attorney Contracts – 9/1/16 - COMPLETE

THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

STAFF

Director/

Managing Editor

Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Office Manager

Vacant

928-734-3282

Reporter

Crystal Dee

928-734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

EDITORIAL BOARD

Belma Navakuku

Dr. Angela Gonzales

The Hopi Tutuveni

Official Newspaper of

the Hopi Tribe

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ

86039

Ph: (928) 734-3282

Fax: (928) 734-0734

CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with

a circulation of 3,000 copies

throughout the entire Hopi

Reservation. The paper is

delivered on the 1st and

3rd Tuesday 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.

LETTERS TO EDITOR and

GUEST SUBMITTALS

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Third Quarter Session June 1, 2016 AGENDA

June 30 - Amendment #2

I. Call To Order

II. Certification of Tribal Council Representatives

III. Roll Call

IV. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

V. Announcements

VI. Correspondence

VII. Calendar Planning

VIII. Approval of Minutes

August 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, 24, 25, 26, 2015 - APPROVED

IX. Approval of Agenda

X. Unfinished Business

1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition –

Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – TABLED

2. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy

Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources – TABLED

3. Action Item #076-2016 – To enact Donation Guidelines Policy

and Donation Request Form – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice

Chairman –8/22/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - TABLED

4. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37 –

Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director,

TERO - 8/24/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - TABLED

5. Action Item 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project – Tribal

Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 8/24/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - TABLED

XI. New Business

XII. Reports (1 hr. time allotted) *Required Quarterly Reports.

1. Office of the Chairman * - 8/2/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

2. Office of the Vice Chairman *- 8/24/16 @ 1:30pm TO BE RESCHEDULED

3. Office of Tribal Secretary * - COMPLETE

4. Office of the Treasurer * - 6/7/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

5. General Counsel * - 6/7/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

6. Office of the Executive Director * - 7/7/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

7. Land Commission * - 6/8/16 - @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

8. Water/Energy Committee * - 6/8/16 - @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

9. Transportation Committee * - 6/22/16 - @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 6/8/16 - @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

11. Office of Revenue Commission * – 7/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

12. Gaming Task Team * - Final Report - 8/25/16 @ 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

– TO BE RESCHEDULED

13. Investment Committee * - 6/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

14. Health/Education Committee * - 6/9/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

15. Budget Oversight Team – 6/6/16 @10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

1. Audit Team

2. Fire Designee (2)

3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15

4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)

5. General Counsel

6. Tribal Secretary Interviews - 7/5/16 - 9:30am -11:00am COMPLETE

XIV. OTHER

1. Video Presentation on Hopi Springs Project – Joel Nicholas,

Archaeologist I, Heather Provencio, Kaibab Forest Supervisor and

Michael Lyndon/Kaibab Forest Service - 8/22/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – TO

BE RESCHEDULED

XV. ADJOURNMENT

COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS

1. Action Item 045-2016 – To obtain Tribal Council approval as required by

HTEDC By-Laws for a multi-year contract and a bonus/incentive plan for

the current HTEDC CEO – Author/Lamar Keevama, Interim HTEDC Board

Chair – 6/9/16 @ 3:00 p.m. – APPROVED

2. Action Item 046-2016 – To obtain approval to reduce the annual interest

rate on the current Long Term Loan to Walpi Housing from 6.5% to 3%

- Author/Lamar Keevama, Interim HTEDC Board Chair – 6/9/16 @ 4:00

p.m. – APPROVED

3. Action Item 064-2016 – To approve the HUD Title VI Loan Application for

First Mesa Community – Author/Chester Carl, Executive Director, HTHA –

8/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

4. Action Item 066-2016 – Clarification on expenditure and oversight of Mishongnovi Village Funds – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice Chairman WITHDRAWN

5. Action Item 068-2016 – Budget Modification and justification to utilize remaining balance from Navajo Billing Funds – Author/Lt. Virgil Pinto, HRES

– 6/20/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - DISAPPROVED

6. Action Item 069-2016 – To approve PH 16-F24 Water & Sewer Projects

for 5 scattered houses – Author/Lydell Yazzie - 6/20/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

7. Action Item 072-2016 – To approve purchases exceeding $60,000.00 limit,

Sole Source and utilization of savings on IT project approved through the

2016 Capital Outlay budget – Author/Jerolyn Takala/Director, Information

Technology - 6/7/16 @10:00 a.m. – APPROVED

8. Action Item 073-2016 – To approve Cooperative Agreement between the

Bureau of Reclamation and the Hopi Tribe for Hopi Tribe Clean Energy

Strategic Plan – Author/Kendrick Lomayestewa - 6/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m. APPROVED

9. Action Item 074-2016 – To approve HIR 603(1) Temporary Construction

Easement, Polacca Sand Clan Streets, BIA Contract #6531600 – Author/Eric

Tewa, Sr. - 6/20/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED

10. Action item 075-2016 – To approve and allow HTHA to apply for ICDBG

Funding through HUD – Author/Chester Carl – 6/9/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED

11. Action Item 077-2016 – To dissolve the Detention Facility Steering Committee – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice Chairman - 8/23/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

- APPROVED

12. Action Item 078-2016 – To renew Cooperative Agreement for Hunting

Management between the Hopi Tribe and State of Arizona and Arizona

Game & Fish Department – Author/Darren Talayumptewa – 6/22/16 @ 9:30

a.m. - APPROVED

13. Action Item 079-2016 – To approve Amendment No. 4 of IGA Contract

No. ADHS14-064041 – Author/Dana Russell - 6/20/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED

14. Action Item 080-2016 – Rescindment of Resolution H-044-2001/Adopts

the Tawa’ovi Community Master Plan and creation of the Tawa’ovi Community Development Team – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice Chairman

- 8/23/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

15. Action Item 081-2016 – To accept Navajo Nation annual rental payments

Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer - 7/5/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED

16. Action Item 082-2016 – To approve appointment and contract for Chief

Judge – Author/Carlene Tenakhongva - 6/20/16 - APPROVED

17. Action Item 083-2016 – Hopi Tribal Resolution for “16 BIA Tribal Climate

Resilience Program – Author/Lionel Puhuyesva – 6/20/16 APPROVED

18. Action Item 084-2016 – To allocate $250,000.00 to fund position of director of Hopi Public Utility Authority – Author/Lionel Puhuyesva - 6/20/16

APPROVED

19. Action Item #085 – To allocate funds in the amount of $37,220.00 for

operations and implementation of the Small Animal Control Program – Author/Daniel Honahnie, Interim Public Works Director - 7/7/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

– APPROVED

20. Action Item 086-2016 – To approve Hopi Environmental research project “Cumulative Environmental Effects” – Author/Gayl Honanie, Director,

HEPO - 8/2/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

21. Action Item 087-2016 – To approve appointment and employment contract for Appellate Court – Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office

of the Chairman - 7/25/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED

22. Action Item 088-2016 – To authorize DHHS to accept grant funds for 638

Program Feasibility Study – Author/Lori Joshweseoma, Manager, DHHS WITHDRAWN

23. Action Item 089-2016 – To seek funding through the Native American

Agriculture Fast Track Fund – Author/Robinson Honani - 7/25/16 @ 2:30

p.m. - APPROVED

24. Action Item 090-2016 – To approve sole source engagement of Walker &

Armstrong LLP, for pre-audit accounting services for the fiscal year ending

December 31, 2014 – Author/Shirley Wesaw, Director, Office of Financial

Management - 7/26/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED

25. Action Item 091-2016 – To adopt and implement the 2016-2017 Hopi

Furbearer and Mountain Lion Trapping and Hunting Regulations and the

2016-2017 Trapping and Hunting Application – Author/Darren Talayumptewa - 7/26/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED

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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

Bruce Fredericks

Wayne Kuwanhyoima

LeRoy Shingoitewa

Village of Bakabi

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Gail Poley

Village of Kykotsmovi

Antone Honanie

Norman Honanie

Miona Kaping

Nada Talayumptewa

Village of Sipaulovi

Norene Kootswatewa

Anita Bahnimptewa

Rosa Honani

First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs

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Wallace Youvella Sr.

Dale Sinquah

Celestino Youvella

Village of Mishongnovi

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 3

Third Quarter Session June 1, 2016 AGENDA Cont’d

2016 Hopi High School

9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

Fall Sports Schedule

26. Action Item 092-2016 – To approve completed Enrollment Ap- 15. Report by Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Governing Board re: GovernCOMPLETED ACTION ITEMS Cont’d

plications for Hopi Tribal Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca

- 7/26/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED

27. Action Item 093-2016 – To approve Consulting Agreement

with David J. McIntyre, PH.D., ABPP – Author/Laverne Dallas,

Director, Behavioral Health Services - 8/3/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

28. Action Item 094-2016 – To approve appointments and employment contracts for three Pro Tem Appellate Court Justices – Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman

- 7/28/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED

29. Action Item 095-2016 – To authorize the Chairman to negotiate

and sign a contract to employ bankruptcy counsel for the Hopi

Tribe in the Peabody Western Coal Company bankruptcy case –

Author/Karen Pennington - 7/28/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED

30. Action Item 097-2016 – To establish a contract with Tara Houska, effective from April 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 to engage in

legal matters on behalf of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Norman Honanie - 7/28/16 – APPROVED

31. Action Item 098-2016 – To approve the 2016 Hopi Deer and Elk

Hunting Regulations and 2016 Hunt Application – Author/Darren

Talayumptewa, Director, Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program - 8/3/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED

32. Action Item 099-2016 – To approve merger of P.L. 93-638 contracts for Land Operations HPL and Range Water Fence Maintenance Program into one program – Author/Priscilla Pavatea,

Director, Office of Range Management - 8/4/16 @ 2:30 p.m. APPROVED

33. Action Item 100-2016 – To accept FY 2015 Section 5311 (c)

Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Apportionment –

Author/Donovan Gomez, Transit Administrator, Hopi Senom

Transit – 8/4/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED

34. Action Item 101-2016 – To approve Sub-Award Agreement from the Hopi Tribe to Hawkes & Mehnert LLP using

funds from the Department of Justice Hopi Family Wellness

Court grant – Author/Craig Wallace, Acting Chief Judge 7/28/16 – APPROVED

35. Action Item 103-2016 – To rescind H-082-2015 to move

forward with permitting of District Six – Author/Priscilla

Pavatea, Director Office of Range Management - 8/23/16

@ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED

36. Action Item 104-2016 – To approve ROW for HIR

603 (1) Sand Clan Streets Project – Polacca, AZ – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 8/24/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROV

COMPLETED REPORTS

1. Report – Status on LCR (continuing report) – Norman Honanie –

6/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

2. Report – Budget Oversight Team activities – Alfred Lomahquahu,

BOT - 6/6/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

3. Report on Resolution H-057-2016 – Waiver of five day notice

of sale under Ordinance 43 of livestock previously impounded

and redeemed and then intentionally returned to the range; Snow

Bowl case; Paris Auction; Peabody bankruptcy Chapter 11- Karen Pennington,6/7/16 COMPLETE

4. Report on Arizona American Indian Oral Health Initiative – Lynette Shupla, Chairwoman, AAIOHI Statewide Executive Committee - 6/7/16 - COMPLETE

5. Update Report – Paris Auction - COMPLETE

6. Report on TERO processes and selections of individuals to refer to

contractors and employers – Brant Honahnie, TERO 6/21/16 @

3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

7. Report by Bureau of Reclamation on Cooperator’s draft NGS

KMC EIS – Kevin Black, Sr., Peabody - 6/22/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

- COMPLETE

8. Report on information re: Inmate Health Care Services by Tuba

City Health Care Corporation CEO L. Bonar and Board of Directors President, C. Curley - 6/23/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

9. Report on services Navajo Tribal Utility Authority can provide

to Hopi in regards to water and energy – Walter Haase, General

Manager, NTUA - 6/21/16 @ 10:30 a.m. COMPLETE

10. Report by James Cruice, Superintendent, Hopi Jr./Sr. High

School re: Activities at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School – 6/21/16 @

1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

11. Report by Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Board of Commissioners re: BOC activities - 6/23/16, 9:30 am COMPLETE

12. Report – Peabody’s bankruptcy Filing – Karen Pennington 6/23/16 – COMPLETE

13. Report – Update on Tawa’ovi Project – Tawa’ovi Committee 7/5/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

14. Report on Energy Development and Land Settlement Funds per

H-048-2016 – Shirley Wesaw & Robert Sumatzkuku - 7/7/16 @

ing Board activities – 7/27/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

16. Report on Snow Bowl/LCR – Water Energy Committee - Norman Honanie –(continued from 7/6/16-ONRR and HAMP –

CROSS COUNTRY

completed) 7/26/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

17. Report on Pierre Ciric and Cultural Patrimony of the Hopi Tribe

9/9

Window Rock Invite @ Window

– Karen Pennington - 7/25/16 @ 3:30pm COMPLETE

Rock

H.S.

10 am

18. Report – Update on Lomayesva vs. Talayumptewa Court Case–

9/17

Four

Corners Invite @ Flagstaff

Norberto Cisneros 8/1/16 @ 1:30-3:30PM COMPLETE

19. Report on Executive Director’s Evaluation – Chairman Honanie Buffalo Park 9 am

9/24

Doug Conley Invite @ Tempe Shali– 8/2/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - – COMPLETE

20. Report on Hopi Tribe vs. US Trust Case Settlement – Martin mar Golf Course 7 am

Clare - 8/2/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - Discussion: Village CSA’s concerns 9/30

Nike Desert Twilight @ Casa Grande

regarding village audits, disapproval of TIGER Grant – Village Francisco Grande Golf Course 4pm

CSAs – (continued from 7/6/16 – Overpayment to villages - com- 10/7

Alchesay Invite @ Whiteriver

pleted) 8/1/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – COMPLETE

Apache Fairgrounds 2pm

21. Update Report on Amber Alert Planning and Implementation Activities on the Hopi Reservation – Valura Imus, Office of Jus- 10/21 Holbrook Invite @ Holbrook Hidden

tice Services, Gus Paidousis, National Amber Alert; and Roger Cove Golf Course 1pm

Tungovia, Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services 10/28 Sectional Meet @ Holbrook Hidden

Cove Golf Course TBD

- 8/25/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – CANCELLED

22. Report on HAMP and Snowbowl Case– Lionel Puhuyesva Direc- 11/5

Division IV State Meet @ Phoenix

tor, Water Resources Program COMPLETE

Cave Creek Golf Course 9am

OTHER

1. Discussion - Tribal Secretary – HTC/Maxine Wadsworth - 6/6/16

VOLLEYBALL

@ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

2. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Share- 9/7

Rock Point @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm /

holder meeting - 6/9/16 @ 1:30-3pm COMPLETE

V 6pm

3. Discussion on matter re: Lobby Firms – Catherine Wright, Deputy 9/9-10 Spartan Invite @ Ash Fork H.S. –

General Counsel- 6//9/16 COMPLETE

TBD

4. Presentation on First Things First Program – Candida Hunter 9/13

Chinle @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm/ 6pm

6/20/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

9/20

Winslow @ Winslow H.S. –JV 5pm/

5. Introduction of Acting BIE Director Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes

V

6pm

and Presentation on the Tribal Education Grant and BIE’s efforts

in supporting Hopi Schools – Carlene Tenakhongva/Ann Bledsoe 9/23-24 Kayenta Township Invite @ Monument Valley H.S. –TBD

Downes - 6/21/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

6. Introduction of students in the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Ap- 9/27* Alchesay @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm/ V

prenticeship Program – Chester Carl, Director, HTHA - 6/23/16 6pm

@ 1pm COMPLETE

10/1

*Valley Sanders @ Valley H.S. –JV

7. Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Work Session with Hopi Tribal 11am / V 12pm

Council – Chester Carl, Director, HTHA - 6/23/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

10/4* Pinon @ Pinon H.S. –JV 4pm / V

– COMPLETE

8. Presentation of check from the Albin Estate – John Phillips - 5pm

10/6* St. Johns @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm / V

7/25/16 - 9:15 a.m. - COMPLETE

9. Introduction of Laurence de Bure and discussion of The Hopi 6pm

Raincatchers Organization – Troy Honahnie, Jr./Laurence de 10/7-8 Joseph City Invite @ Joseph City

Bure - 7/27/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

H.S. –TBD

10. Training/Education on Title VI Program by Southwest Office of 10/11* Many Farms @ Many Farms H.S. –

Native American Programs – Andrea Dunyon, - 7/27/16 @ 10:30 JV 4:30pm / V 5:30pm

a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

10/13* Round Valley @ Round Valley H.S.

11. Discussion – Deputy General Counsel Catherine Wright –

–JV 4:30pm / V 5:30pm

7/25/16 – COMPLETE

12. Discussion: Village CSA’s concerns regarding village audits, 10/15* Round Valley @ Hopi H.S. –JV

disapproval of TIGER Grant – Village CSAs – (continued from 12pm / V 1pm

7/6/16 – Overpayment to villages - completed) 8/1/16 @ 9:30 10/18* Valley Sanders @ Hopi H.S. –JV

5pm / V 6pm

a.m. – 12:00 noon - COMPLETE

13. Introduction of Tracy Van Buskirk, US Attorney (AZ) Tribal Li- 10/20* Alchesay @ Alchesay H.S. –JV 4pm

aison to the Hopi Tribe – Troy Honahnie, Jr. - 8/2/16 @ 9:30 / V 5pm

a.m. – COMPLETE

10/22* St. Johns @ St. Johns H.S. –JV

14. Discussion with U.S. Government re: proposed settlement of the 12pm / V 1pm

trust case – Anthony Hoang, US Attorney - 8/3/16 @ 9:30 a.m. –

10/25* Many Farms @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm /

2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

15. Budget Oversight Team to review the financial plan and to obtain V 6pm

formal direction from Tribal Council regarding the budget pro- 10/27* Pinon @ Hopi H.S. (Senior Night)

cess for FY 2017 per the Fiscal Policies and Procedures – Alfred –JV 5pm / V 6pm

10/29 2A State Play-In Game @ TBD –

Lomahquahu, BOT, - 8/4/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

16. Presentation on recent decision by Judge Mark Moran on Snow- Time TBD

bowl case – Michael Goodstein, Hopi Tribal Attorney– 8/22/16, 11/4

2A State Playoffs @ Central High

9:30am to 12noon COMPLETE

School –Time TBD

17. Discussion re: Catherine Wright, Deputy General Counsel – Le- 11/5

2A State Playoffs @ Central & North

Roy Shingoitewa/Wallace Youvella, Sr., Tribal Council RepreH.S. –Time TBD

sentatives-8/23/16 @ 9:30am COMPLETE

18. Presentation and discussion of plan for Office of Navajo and *Denotes a 2A North Region Contest. Note:

Hopi Indian Relocation – Chris Bavasi, Executive Director, ON- All times is Arizona Standard Time (No Daylight Savings).

HIR - 8/23/16 @ 10:30am COMPLETE

19. Public Input Session re: recent decision by Judge Mark Moran on

Snowbowl Case – Norman Honanie, Tribal Council Representative - 8/22/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – COMPLETE

FOOTBALL

20. Discussion re: Request to have Election Board assist with MisMonument Valley @ Hopi –JV 6pm

hongnovi Village Elections – Karen Pennington, Deputy General 9/8

9/9

Monument Valley @ Kayenta –V

Counsel - 8/24/16 - COMPLETE

21. Discussion on Cellular One and Guardian Air Leases – Ivan Sid- 6pm

ney, Sr., FMCV Administrator 8/24/16, 3:30pm COMPLETE

9/15

Alchesay* @ Alchesay –JV 6pm

22. Discussion re: Request from Hopi Judicial Branch to appoint

9/16

Alchesay* @ Hopi –V 7pm

9/23

Rock Point* @ Hopi –V 7pm

9/29

Round Valley (freshman) @ Round

Valley –JV 4pm

9/30

Zuni @ Hopi (Homecoming) –V

6pm

10/6

Blue Ridge (freshman) @ Hopi –JV

6pm

10/7

Many Farms* @ Many Farms –V

6pm

10/13 Payson (freshman) @ Payson –JV

6pm

Members of the audience were allowed

to speak and give their testimonials. After 10/14 Valley Sanders* @ Sanders –V 6pm

hearing from the practitioners and inter- 10/21 Red Mesa* @ Hopi (Senior Night)

ested parties, the Tribal Council chose to –V 7pm

discuss the matter further in Executive Ses- 10/26 Chino Valley @ Chino Valley –JV

sion on how to proceed with the Judge’s 6pm

ruling (due to the sensitivity and legalities 10/28 Pinon* @ Pinon –V 6pm

surrounding the lawsuit).

11/5

2A State Playoffs –1st Round High

No information was available as of press Seed 6pm

time on how Council plans to move for- 11/12 2A State Playoffs - Quarterfinals

ward with the Judge’s ruling.

High Seed 6pm

11/19 2A State Playoffs - Semifinals @

Fountain Hills TBD

11/26 2A State Playoffs - Championship

TBD 2pm

*Designates a 2A North Region Contest.

Note: All times is Arizona Standard Time (No

Daylight Savings).

Lawsuit by the Hopi Tribe against City of Flagstaff

dismissed by Coconino County Superior Court Judge

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

Coconino County Superior Court Judge

Mark Moran recently issued a ruling to

dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Hopi Tribe

against the city of Flagstaff to halt artificial

snowmaking using relaimed wastewater on

the San Francisco Peaks.

In a report to the Tribal Council, Hopi

Tribe Attorney Michael Goodstein said

the Judge’s rulings were based on the

premises that the Hopi Tribe failed to

show evidence of any special injuries

they suffered from the artificial snowmaking and how it was a public nuisance.

The Tribal Council discussed the

Judge’s ruling and talked about specific

locations on the San Francisco Peaks and

how the artificial snowmaking has, and

will have, significant negative impacts

on the environment. They also discussed

how it alters the way they will proceed

with pilgrimages to the sacred sites.

Mishongnovi Village not rep- U.S. Parole Commission denies

resented on Tribal Council parole for John Boone

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

The village of Mishongnovi currently does not

have Representatives seated on Council at this time

due to their terms expiring

in July, according to the

Hopi Tribal Secretary.

An election date has not

been determined at this

time, therefore it is not

known when the seats will

be filled.

The village is operated

under an elected Board of

Directors which consists

of seven members; however there is no established

board at this time due to the

Elected Board becoming

defunct last September.

At that time the BOD

had four members, but was

left with three members

after the Board Secretary

resigned from her positon.

If the elected BOD was

still in place, their terms

would have ended in June.

U.S. Department of Justice

United States Parole Commission

The United States Parole

Commission recently issued notice through the Victim Notification System (VNS) regarding

John Boone’s request for Parole

(Register Number: 20525-008).

The Commission’s decision

was made after the mandatory parole hearing on July 25.

The results of the hearing were:

Deny mandatory parole. Continue to expiration.

Any questions or concerns

regarding the offender’s status,

may be directed to:

J. Patricia Wilson Smoot

Acting Chairman

United States Parole Commission

Attention Victim/Witness Unit

90 K Street NE

Washington, DC 20530

By telephone at 1-888-5859103 or by email at USPC.

VictimAdv@usdoj.gov.

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4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

COMMUNITY NEWS |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Home Improvement Ghouls Night Out scheduled for October 26

Programs

repairs Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

at the Hopi Health Care program is not specifically outcome at this year’s event

Hopi Cancer Sup- Center; Virginia Warren and for Hopi women and anyone and have over 200 women

traditional Hopi homes portTheServices

is hosting its Emily Wozniak, Arizona can enroll in the program.

enroll in the program.

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Tribal Housing

Authority (HTHA) has two

home improvement programs

to help Hopi homeowners

rehabilitate their homes or

make improvements totheir

homes to meet the standards

in health and safety.

The Home Rehabilitation

Program is funded under the

Native American Housing

Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)

and was recently amended

by the Hopi Housing Board

of Commissioners to increase the assistance for each

family from $30k to $70k.

Eligibility

requirements for the Home Rehabilitation

Program:

The

applicant/

Head

of

Household

must

be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe;

Residewithin

the

service area which includes

the Hopi Reservation,

Winslow,

Holbrook,

Page and Grand Canyon;

Must be the owner of the

home and provide a notarized proof of ownership;

Meet the low-income family eligibility requirements;

Home needing rehabilitation must be the primary residence and must be

the primary residence five

years after rehabilitation;

Not be delinquent on any

HTHA accounts (no applicant will be eligible until

delinquency is paid in full);

Any applicant who has

been evicted from HTHA

housing or whose lease has

been terminated for breach

of the lease is ineligible for

this program.

After the application process is completed, HTHA

does an assessment of the

home for improvements

after which applicants are

put on a waiting list until

funds become available and/

or availability of contractor

and other delays.

Chester Carl, Executive Director of HTHA said there is a

waiting list of about 200 people and is no longer accepting

applications for the Home Rehabilitation Program.

Due to the amount of people on the waiting list, Carl

said they are looking into

using private contractors

to help with construction.

HTHA has three in-house

construction crews rehabilitating homes

There are currently three

homes being rehabilitated;

one in Polacca and two in

Hotevilla, and three mobile

homes have been replaced.

Carl said mobile homes

are eligible for rehabilitation

and is determined during assessment whether they can

be rehabilitated or replaced.

“Most mobile homes cannot be rehabilitated,” said

Carl. “If a mobile home

needs to be replaced, we

will spend up to $70k for a

new one”

There are many challenges to rehabilitating homes

on the Hopi reservation because they are not built according to standard building

codes; 95% of these homes

have issues with their roofs

and homes are over capacity meaning more than two

families living under the

same roof.

“It’s a challenge when we

are rehabilitating a home

within the villages because

the homes are built so close

to one another we try not to

disturb the other homes,”

said Stanley Pahe, Program

Development Director. “We

also try to maintain the

traditional integrity of the

homes by keeping some of

the traditional masonry.”

The Cultural Preservation

Office (CPO) is involved

with some of the projects

within the villages to make

sure HTHA does not violate

cultural and traditional value of the home.

“We try to preserve the

cultural stone and restore

them properly because we

want to maintain the cultural and traditional make

of the home,” said Pahe.

“Maintaining the traditional stones is made possible

by hiring and training local

Hopi men.”

HTHA hired workers

through its apprenticeship

program and has been very

successful. This is the second year of the program.

Carl said the rehabilitation program is made possible by NAHASDA; it

wouldn’t have been possible to rehabilitate the traditional homes under the old

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program.

The other program is the

Home Improvement Program (HIP) administered

through the Bureau of Indian

Affairs (BIA). Eligible applicants must be a member

of a federally recognized

American Indian tribe; live

in an approved tribal service area; have an income

that does not exceed 125%

of the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services

poverty guideline; must not

have other resource for housing assistance for repairs,

renovations, replacement or

housing; or down payment

assistance; and current house

must have not been acquired

through a federally sponsored housing program that

includes housing assistance.

Jolene Bergen, Residential Service Director said the

BIA Southwest Region Office makes the selection for

HIP. “Applicants are selected through a point system

from one to 100 points with

top contenders nationwide,”

said Bergen. “The higher

points you have, the higher you are on the eligibility

system.”

The Home Improvement

Program has a waiting list

and seven clients have been

identified to receive improvements. Last year, two homes

were demolished and rebuilt.

Carl said families are

very happy. Their homes

are better insulated; energy efficient homes and

meets the current standards.

“Our goal is to make a safe

and sound home for the

homeowners and their families,” said Carl.

annual event for women

enrolled in the Women’s

Health Program in hopes

of getting more women

enrolled into the program

and bringing awareness to

the importance of the Well

Women’s Clinic.

The event, which is typically called “Girls Night

Out”, will be “Ghouls

Night Out” held on Oct. 26

at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center (HVMC).

Aleemah Jones, Screening

Coordinator said the event

will be a night of fun with

featured guest speakers, entertainment, games and food.

Guest speakers are Amber

Perry, Physician’s Assistant

Department of Health and

Human Services; and Madeline Sahneyah, client of the

Women’s Health Program.

Women enrolled in the

program must RSVP by

Oct. 14 by calling the office. Each participant is

allowed to bring a female

guest ages 13 years and

older, preferably someone

who is not currently enrolled in the program.

“We hope to have each of

the guest enrolled into the

program before the end of

the night,” said Jones.

New enrollees must be

females 21 years and older

and live on or near the Hopi

reservation. Jones said the

The event will be held

from 5pm to 9pm; dinner included. Each guest is expected to dress in a Halloween

costume as there will be a

costume contest for the scariest, funniest and most creative which will be judged

through audience applause.

There will also be a dessert contest, apple bobbing,

photo booth, door prizes

and a live DJ.

Jones said there is currently a little over 1400

women enrolled in the

Women’s Health Program

and every year the event

hosts 400 women and half

of those are new enrollees.

She hopes to have the same

Their goal is to increase

education on women’s

health, spread awareness

on the various types of

cancer and prevention; and

increase screening rates for

breast and cervical cancer.

“We send out reminders

to women enrolled in our

program,” said Jones. “If

they receive their health

services at the Hopi Health

Care Center, we will schedule their Well Women’s

appointment for them and

their mammograms.”

For more information on

the event or to enroll in the

Well Women’s Program

contact Aleemah Jones at

928 734-1151.

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 5

Hopi Boys and Girls Local Hopi Schools begin Fall Semester

Cross Country show with new Administrators, Staff and students

their best at Invitational Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Stan Bindell

Hopi Tutuveni

POLACCA,

ARIZ.--The Hopi High boys and

girls cross country teams

had their best showing in

several years at the Hopi Invite Aug. 30 at Bruin Stadium. The boys finished second while the girls claimed

third place.

Page High School, a

much larger school than

Hopi, took first in both races. Ganado, another larger

school, took second place

in the girls race. Hopi High

finished higher than all the

schools in its division.

Page won the girls race

with 41 points, Ganado

grabbed second with 64

points and Hopi High took

third with 69 points. Window Rock was fourth with

96 points in the 10 team race.

Jaeda Honanie led Hopi

with a ninth place finish.

The rest of the Lady Bruin

runners were Jennaya Day,

14th; LeAnn Lomatska, 15th;

Lauryn Honwynewa, 16th;

Latifah Huma, 20th; Veronica Casuse, 43rd and Yoiwmana Pooyouma, 55th.

Eighty-six runners competed in the girls race.

Page won the boys

race with 58 points, Hopi

claimed second with 91

points, Tuba City finished

third with 108 and Chinle

was fourth with 109 in the

12 team race.

Diome

Talaswaima

topped Hopi with a sixth

place finish and teammate

Andre Lucas grabbed tenth.

The other Bruin runners

were Andre Dennis, 24th;

Trey Lomayestewa, 26th;

Steven Baker, 28th; Jihad

Nodman, 30th; and DeWayne

Laban, 51st. There were 109

runners in the boys race.

Hopi High Coach Rick

“The Legend” Baker coaches both boys and girls cross

country after girls coach

Hopi schools are now in session an assistant Principal, but Wallace Alma Sinquah. School Governing

for the 2016-17 school year with relies on Teacher Supervisor, Sonja Board: Lucille Sidney, President;

new staff and students.

Dawavendewa.

Priscilla Pavatea, Vice President;

Current enrollment is at 149 stu- Judy Talawyma, Angeline Joseph

Moenkopi Day School (MDS),

dents andWallace said there is a and Jeremy Naha, Members.

Moenkopi, AZ / 928-283-5361

waiting list for all grades except Contact number: (928) 737-2581.

Moenkopi Day School, home of third and fifth grades.

the Panthers began school on Aug.

School Board Members are: Keams Canyon Elementary

1, majority staffed, with a few new George Silas, President; Jack Hard- School (KCES) / 928-738-2385

hires at the beginning of the school ing, Vice President; Uberta Mowa,

Keams Canyon Elementary stuyear. MDS has a current enrollment Secretary; Leon Polehaptewa and dents, home of the Eagles began on

of 153 students from the village of Gloria Grover, Member.

Aug. 1 with a full staff.

Moenkopi and surrounding area.

Current enrollment is 114 students.

Chief

School Administrator Second Mesa Day School (SMDS)

Second Mesa, AZ / 928-737-2571

Chief School Administrator is Gary

(CSA): Aaron Hornbuckle.

Second Mesa Day School, home Polacca. Governing School Board:

School Board Members: Alden R.

Seweyestewa, President; Evvy Tru- of the Bobcats started school on Wilfred Gaseoma, President; Donjillo, Vice President; Melvin Pooy- Aug. 8 with two classes for each ald Dawasevaya, Vice-President;

ouma, Sr. and Delmar Polacca, both grade level. All but two grades did Roselyn Dempsey-Jim, Ramona

not have teachers, but one was filled Lomavaya and Harvey Tewanema,

members.

using a substitute teacher until a Members.

Hotevilla-Bacavi

Community Teacher is hired.

School (HBCS), Hotevilla, AZ /

There are a total of 314 students Hopi Jr./Sr. High School (HJSHS)

Keams Canyon, AZ 928-738-5111

928-734-2262

currently enrolled.

The Hopi Junior and Senior high

Hotevilla Bacavi Community

Chief School Administrator: MaSchool, home of the Wildcats start- rie Morales; Assistant Principal: school students, home of the Mighty

Bruins began school on Aug. 8. The

ed school on Aug. 15 with a current Corrina Charley.

enrollment of 94.

Board members are: Anjanette school year did not start with a full

Chief School Administrator: Lor- Sangster, President; Jennie Tala- staff, but are slowing filling the posirie Harding. School Board members hongva, Owen Poleyestewa and Ve- tions. Current enrollment is estimated to be over 500 students. Positions

are: Leora Honawa-Coin, President; ronica James, Members.

not filled include the Superintendent

Todd Honyaoma, Sr., Vice-President;

Ardell Nachie and Alverna Kinale, First Mesa Elementary School and High School Principal; however

(FMES), Polacca, AZ/ 928-737-2581 Alban Naha is the Interim SuperinMembers.

First Mesa Elementary School, tendent.

Hopi Day School (HDS), Kykots- home of the Indians started on Aug.

Lucille Sidney, Lead Teacher for

movi, AZ / 928-734-2467

8. Current enrollment is at 127 stu- Junior High School is awaiting her

Hopi Day School, home of the dents. School began without a sec- Principal Certification to fulfill the

Hawks returned to school on Aug. 8. ond grade teacher; however, the positon of Junior High Principal.

According to the Chief School Ad- Gifted and Talented teacher is filling

Governing Board members are:

ministrator, Diana Wallace, HDS is the position until a teacher is hired. Edgar Shupla, President; Valerie

short two teachers and they are usPositions currently open is the Kooyaquaptewa, Vice President;

ing substitute teachers until the po- Second Grade Teacher, Computer Steven Bahnimptewa, Clerk; Ivan

Teacher and Teacher Aide.

Sidney, Sr. and Romalita Laban,

Laverne Lomakema left af- sitions are filled.

Hopi Day School does not have

Chief School Administrator is Members.

ter last year.

“This is the best we placed

in three years and it indicates

how we stack up against the

other teams,” Coach Baker

said. “But we still have a lot

of work to do.”

Coach Baker said the

team goals are to get in

shape and approach one

meet at a time. He said most

of the boys ran during the

For many grandparents, Parent Kit, which is giv- dren ages birth to 5.

Kykotsmovi

(August

summer, but many of the

“All families face some

girls didn’t because they 30) – The first Sunday after it can be challenging when en to families of newborns

didn’t know whom their Labor Day is recognized as it has been decades since when they leave the hospi- challenges with their own

Grandparents’ Day in the they cared for young chil- tal or available for check- children – I know. I have

coach would be.

He said the weather for United States. This year, the dren. So much has been out at many libraries, each been there and I know the

the Hopi Invite was warm, day falls on Sept. 11. As the learned about brain devel- kit includes: DVDs on ev- challenges, and I know the

but not hot “so the runners nation celebrates Grand- opment and the impact of erything from challenging rewards,” Norton said. “As

parents’ Day, First Things early experiences. Now we behaviors to choosing child Hopi, we have been taught

could handle it.”

Coach Baker said the First applauds those grand- know that about 90 percent care, a book to encourage that it is our role to do what

boys already know their parents who are parenting a of a child’s brain develops daily reading with infants you can and be an asset to

before age 5. More and and a list of community re- your family and clan. These

system and believe in it, second time around.

Earlier this year, the more evidence shows qual- sources.

children are important and

now it’s a matter of getting

Supporting grandparents sometimes it’s not by choice

the girls to know the system Arizona Legislature pro- ity early interactions are

claimed September as crucial for a young child’s in their efforts to raise the that they end up in these sitand believe in it.

“The girls just have to be- Grandfamily/Kinship Care success in school and later next generation will help uations and grandparents

create a strong foundation often have to step in. So we

lieve in themselves,” he said. Month, a time to recog- in life.

FTF provides funding of learning, growth and have programs that can asCoach Baker said the run- nize grandparents and othsist with legal paperwork or

ners can improve by com- er family members raising for various programs that success for all children.

“For grandparents raising even just to talk and share

ing to every practice, train- children who cannot be are having positive impacts

ing everyday, being smart cared for by their own par- on grandparents and Arizo- their grandchildren, don’t their worries.” ###

About First Things

and ready for every meet. ents. State Senator Debbie na’s children, including two feel alone and don’t feel

statewide resources that intimidated by what others First – First Things First is

He said the main competi- Lesko sponsored the bill.

In Arizona, 14 percent can provide advice and sup- have to say,” said Beatrice a voter-created, statewide

tion for the boys this year

will be Many Farms, Pinon of Arizona children ages port to grandparents raising Norton, Program Manag- organization that funds

er with the Hopi Office of early education and health

and Alchesay. He said the 0 to 5 live with grandpar- their grandkids.

The Birth to 5 Helpline Aging and Adult Services programs to help kids be

main competition for the ents, compared to 12 pergirls will be Valley-Sand- cent nationally. Of those (1-877-705-KIDS) is a free in Kykotsmovi, which of- successful once they enter

Decisions

ers, Northland Prep and 14 percent, 30 percent of program and open to all Ar- fers the Caregiver Program kindergarten.

these households have no izona families, with young that includes grandpar- about how those funds are

Scottsdale Prep.

Coach Baker said he parent of the child present, children ages birth to 5, ent support. First Things spent are made by local

programs councils staffed by comlikes the Hopi High course meaning grandparents are looking for the latest child First-funded

because there are no major responsible for most of the development information partner with the Caregiver munity volunteers. To learn

basic needs of children liv- from experts in the field.

program for resources for more, visit FirstThingshills so it’s a fast course.

Then there’s the Arizona families with young chil- First.org.

Coach Baker noted that ing with them.

the girls were only five

points off from the second

place team.

“We’re the top team in

our conference, but we need

to keep improving from

week to week,” he said.

“We need to get everybody

PHOENIX (August 29, 2016) – Arizona’s Auditor

as ongoing studies and reports that demonstrate the

on the same page. I told

General has released an 83-page audit that describes First

impact of programs; and

the girls they would train

Things First as a high-performing organization while still • Fosters collaboration and coordination of early childjust like the guys. They

identifying two specific findings and recommendations

hood programs, which helps ensure that duplicative or

responded well and we do

for improvement.

unnecessary services are not funded.

hard workouts everyday.”

The audit was authorized by the Joint Legislative

First Things First CEO Sam Leyvas noted the audit

Audit Committee at the behest of the Senate President was an extremely rigorous process.

last fall and included everything from the organization’s

“I don’t think there was any part of the organization the

revenues, spending, financial controls, grant-making audit didn’t scrutinize. We spent more than 2,500 staff

processes and performance monitoring to First Things hours in the audit’s research and investigative phases,

First’s methods for research and evaluation of programs, and working with auditors on comparing our work to

efforts to avoid duplication with other early childhood both legal requirements and best practices,” Leyvas said.

programs or initiatives, and the purpose of parent and “In the end, that level of rigor proved quite beneficial.”

public awareness strategies.

He said First Things First agreed with the improveThe audit – which was performed over 10 months and ments recommended by the Auditor General, some of

involved an audit team assigned full time to the organi- which already have been implemented.

zation – included no findings and no recommendations

“As part of our commitment to continuous quality imin five of the seven areas audited. The audit pointed to provement, we embraced the audit as an opportunity to

several areas of strength for the organization, highlight- learn about areas where we could improve. We appreciate

ing that First Things First:

the OAG’s professionalism and diligence in completing a

• Has taken proactive steps to manage declining reve- thorough assessment of First Things First,” Leyvas said.

nues and strategically plan for its future;

“We look forward to sharing our progress in implement• Spends the vast majority of funds on grants for ear- ing the Auditor General’s recommendations – as well as

ly childhood development and health programs and areas of strength identified in the audit report– with poleffectively utilizes best practices in overseeing those icymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders.”

grants;

For more information, see the Auditor General’s report

• Has appropriate financial controls in place;

summary and First Things First’s response. Annual au• Has implemented a research and evaluation plan in- dits for fiscal years 2007 through 2015 are also available

formed by national experts to assess progress, as well through FTF’s online Data Center. ###

First Things First applauds grandparents

who are raising Arizona’s next generation

First Things First: Audit was rigorous and beneficial

6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Hopi Wellness Court receives

approval to begin services

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

When the Hopi Tribal Court went through

an evaluation last February, Chief Judge

Eric Mehnert of the Penobscot Nation, an

evaluator, presented the evaluation report to

the Hopi Tribal Council. It was during that

time, Tribal Council expressed they didn’t

want a process driven court, but a court that

would help individuals with addiction.

Judge Mehnert suggested a Wellness

Court as a solution and explained the process to implement one.

Acting Chief Judge Craig Wallace informed Council there was money to implement a Wellness Court through funds that was

awarded to the Hopi Tribal Court in 2011.

The Hopi Tribal Court applied for the

Coordination Tribal Assistance Solicitation

(CTAS) grant through the U.S. Department

of Justice Services (DOJ) and was awarded

$741K to help with the tribe’s criminal justice system.

According to Wallace, the funds had not

been used since being awarded because the

funds were not accessible due to the Hopi

Tribe’s audit issues.

When Wallace was appointed Acting

Chief Judge last August, he applied for a

“one year no cost extension” and was approved with the expectations of having a

Wellness Court established by the end of

September 2016

“Just last week we were approved for

another one year extension to September

2017,” said Wallace.

With the new extension, it will give the tribal

court some time to lay the foundation for a Wellness Court for adults by the end of September.

“We were able to hire Judge Mehnert and

his team to get the Wellness Court started,”

said Wallace. “Judge Mehnert is experienced and well respected for his knowledge

on Wellness Court systems.”

Judge Mehnert’s staff include: Donna

Brown, Wellness Court Case Manager;

Garth Grandchamp, Project Director; and

Judge Edwards of the Osage Nation who will

work to develop foundational documents.

Their first assignment was to work on the

grants budget modifications which helped to

bring them on board to begin working on the

foundation for the Wellness Court.

“A Wellness Court provides an opportunity for each Native American community to

address the devastation of alcohol or other

drug abuse by establishing more structure

and a higher level of accountability for these

cases through a system of comprehensive

supervision, drug testing, treatment services, immediate sanctions and incentives,

team based case management, and community support.” (National Drug Court Resource Center)

Wallace said the Wellness Court will ultimately need village involvement because

healing chronic substance abusers change

their lives involves culture, tradition and

community involvement.

“This program is designed to help chronic

substance abusers change their lives instead

of going to jail where they are left to dry out

and get pushed back into the same cycle,”

said Wallace.

Judge Mehnert agreed with Wallace stating the Wellness Court will need support

from leadership at the Tribal Council level

and within the villages in order for it see

progress and work.

“If there isn’t support, it becomes a real

challenge for those individuals,” said Judge

Mehnert. “We found that individuals often

become distanced and shunned by their

communities because their behaviors are

problematic.”

Judge Mehnert said there is a lot of success in Wellness Court systems and hopes

to find that cultural bridge to make the Wellness Court work on Hopi.

Part of laying the foundation for the Wellness Court is identifying the Wellness Team,

Steering Committee and Wellness Treatment Team. The Wellness Team will consist

of service providers within the community, community leaders, spiritual advisors,

substance abuse counselors, individual and

family counselors, Hopi Prosecutors Office,

Public Defenders Office, Wellness Case

Manager and the Wellness Court Judge. The

Wellness Team will meet two times a week

to go over an individual’s treatment plan and

their successes and challenges.

Steering committee will include village

leaders; village administration; service

providers and directors, village elders and

non-profits.

The Wellness Court is a four phase program that will be 18-24 months long and

very intensive.

First phase: participants must identify the

reasons why they are in the program which

includes detox and expectations. They will

meet with the Case Manager three times a

week and give random urinalysis; attend

Wellness Court where the Judge will inquire

about their successes and challenges.

Second phase: participants must accept

personal responsibility and recognize they

have a problem and how it affects their family and community recognizing they can

change it. Participants will explore what led

them to abusing drugs or alcohol. They will

continue to meet with the Case Manager

three times a week with random urinalysis,

continue attending Wellness Court.

Third phase: Cooperation and accountability. Participants will continue to follow

treatment and work with others to encourage them, understand what hurts them and

how they can fix it. Continue meeting with

weekly random urinalysis, meet with Case

Manager and attend Wellness Court.

Fourth phase: Plan for the future with

growth and wellness to lead a life without

drugs and/or alcohol. Look into vocational

training, educational opportunities, job opportunities and housing needs. Urinalysis will

be taken once a week, continue meeting with

Case Manager and attend Wellness Court.

Judge Mehnert said there will be times

when a participant gives a dirty urinalysis

and there will be consequences for that.

Because the Wellness Court is an positive

reinforcement program, some of the consequences may require participants to write a

three page essay explaining what made them

use and how the Wellness Team can help

them; sit in Wellness Court for eight hours;

or community service.

“The last sanction you want to use is jail,

but if it comes down to that jail sentences

are three to five days,” said Judge Mehnert.

One of the challenges for the Wellness

Court is finding and developing opportunities for individuals as they make changes in

their lives; this includes housing.

“Because of their past criminal charges

they get excluded from programs,” said

Judge Mehnert.

Judge Mehnert said some of the Council

members suggested opportunities at the 3 Canyon Ranches and clean up within the villages.

“Although they are meaningful suggestions, we need to look at long term sustainability to keep the Wellness Court successful,” said Judge Mehnert.

Judge Mehnert and his team will be working to lay the foundation for the next five

months; during that time they will train

Court staff to replace them.

“I’m excited to be a part of this opportunity with the Hopi community to help individuals change and deal with substance abuse

in a positive way,” said Judge Mehnert.

“The need for a Wellness Court is imperative to get individuals treatment as soon as

possible.”

Office of Special Trustees

“Whereabouts Unknown List”

Below is a list of Hopi people (some

may not be tribal members) on the

“Whereabouts Unknown List.” If anyone is on the list and wants to update their

info, please call 1-888-678-6836. For

more information, you may also contact

the Hopi Agency Superintendent at 928738-2228 or the Tribal Operations Office

at 928-734-3127 or 3126.

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Hopi Travel Plaza Cont’d from P1

Chuck Thompson, CEO

of HTEDC said within the

last five or six years, the

appearance and business of

the Travel Center had gone

down, but they are in working to bring it back up.

A little over a year ago,

Kelly Jarvis was hired as

the Hopi Travel Center’s

General Manager and within the last 16 months has

worked hard to upgrade the

Travel Center.

“The upgrade began with

the renovation of a new

roof on the facility, installing new HVAC units and

painting the exterior of the

building,” said Thompson.

“We also paved the parking

lot which makes the facility

look presentable.”

Since the upgrades, Jarvis

said the truckers are slowly

coming back to the Travel

Center and have been averaging a total of 125 truckers

staying overnight.

There are showers available for truckers as well fax

machines; they also get free

the Hopi Indian Reservation, where Sulu coffee and trucker’s spewas a police officer at the time.

cials in the café that start

The investigation in this case was con- from $1.99. The conveducted by the Federal Bureau of Investi- nience store also has a full

gation. The prosecution was handled by line of trucker supplies and

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rachel Stoddard

Jarvis said he plans to

and Alexander Samuels, District of Arizo- add more services for the

na, Phoenix.

truckers.

CASE NUMBER: CR-15-8007-PCTThompson said the TravGMS

el Center has always kept

RELEASE NO: 2016-071_Sulu

their gas prices competiFor more information on the U.S. Attive with other travel plazas

torney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit

along the I-40 and truckers

http://www.justice.gov/usao/

have taken note of that.

The Travel Center is a

Conoco dealer and Thompson said using Conoco

guarantees a certain level of

service to their customers.

“Conoco has a secret

shopper that shops at the

Travel Center once a month

and they rate us,” said

Thompson. “They check

to see if the pumps are

working, cleanliness of the

restrooms and customer

service.”

Former Police Officer sentenced

for sexual abuse of a minor

PHOENIX – This week, Nolan Sulu, 36,

of Polacca, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S.

District Judge G. Murray Snow to 55

months of imprisonment, in addition to

23 months of imprisonment that Sulu has

already served on a related prosecution

in the Hopi Tribal Court. Sulu had previously pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a

minor.

In September and October 2014, Sulu,

who is a member of the Hopi Tribe, sexually abused a 12-year old child on three

separate occasions. The abuse occurred on

COMMUNITY NEWS

Jarvis said in the last

four months they have not

scored below 96%, which

is a huge improvement.

Convenience Store:

The convenience store

has improved in the area

of sales. They now have

a huge selection of items

for sale. Previously, the

shelves were nearly empty

and looked as though they

were going out of business.

One of the new features

Jarvis is proud of is the

Freestyle Coke machine

which offers over 80 flavors of soda.

“We are one of the first

Travel Centers in the state

of Arizona to have a Freestyle Coke Machine,” said

Jarvis. “In addition to the

Coke machine, we recently incorporated the EBT

(Electronic Benefits Transfer) card or Food Stamp

card to be used at the Travel

Center.”

Whether the improvements had anything to do

with the sales, July was the

biggest month in sales for

the convenience store.

Café: The café has daily

lunch specials and trucker’s

specials. Chef Robbie prepares home cooked meals

at a reasonable price.

Jarvis recommends the

“Robbie Burger” which

comes with French fries.

Improvements in the

Café are on the list of things

to do, but at the moment is

not a priority. Jarvis said

the café needs some tender,

loving, care and plans on

upgrading the interior and

the furnishings.

“When we start making

improvements, I plan to keep

the murals,” said Jarvis.

Goals, challenges and

future: With all properties

under HTEDC, Thompson

said he would like to keep

employment open to Hopi

people who need jobs. The

Travel Center has around

24-29 employees, of those

only a few are Hopi.

In addition to finding

Hopi workers, other challenges are finding qualified

maintenance workers.

“We would like to hire

individuals who will go

above and beyond to be the

best employee,” said Jarvis.

“We have an Employee of

the Month program with a

second and third place category.”

With the new Hopi Gift

Shop opening soon, Jarvis said he is looking to

hire three Hopi’s who are

knowledgeable in the arts

and crafts and someone that

can explain the significance

or meaning behind a design

or piece of art.

“We envision the Hopi

Travel Center as the eastern gateway to the Hopi

reservation and we want

to let travelers know about

Hopi,” said Thompson.

“We keep Hopi in mind

when we improve in the

facility.”

Thompson and Jarvis

said they hope to have

events held at the Travel

Center; events that feature

Hopi culture, artist demonstrations and events that

will interest everyone.

Jarvis said he would

like individuals who are

interested in taking part as

an artist demonstrator or

entertainment; he can be

reached at (928) 524-6243.

The Hopi Travel Center

offers discounts to Hopi

tribal members who show

their enrollment identification. Tribal members receive a 20% discount in the

café and 10% in the convenience store on everything

except gas and cigarettes.

“Working at the Hopi

Travel Center is a Happy

Hopi Place,” said Jarvis.

“This is a great place to

work and we are looking to

hire more people.”

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 7

IN THE HOPI TRIBAL COURT

KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA

IN THE HOPI TRIALCOURT

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In Re the Application of: Wildalyn Smith, Petitioner

No. 2015-CV-0009 NOTICE TO VILLAGE

Application for Certification of a Village Decision

In the Matter of the

Change of Name of: No

Name Tessay to Milson

Marley Tessay

TO: Hotevilla Village, Interested Parties

Pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi

Tribe, Article III, Section 2(b) and (c), the Village of Hotevilla has exclusive authority to adjust family disputes and

hear such matters as inheritance on the Hopi Reservation.

On or about August 23, 2014, the Village of Hotevilla

asserted their authority and decided to hear a matter regarding ownership of a house located near the entrance to

the plaza. The person of interest at this open meeting was

the Petitioner , Wildalyn Smith. Other interested parties

include Lorna Quamahongnewa and Ella Mary Humetewa.

YOU are hereby notified that the Petitioner has filed an

application for the Court to approve and certify the Village

decision of August 23, 2014.

If you have any objections to said hearing or wish to

participate in the hearing regarding this matter, the hearing

is scheduled on the 10th day of October, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

at the Hopi Tribal Court. Otherwise you may waive your

participation in this hearing if you wish not to appear in

court on said date and time.

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/s/ Belena Harvey

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1. Arizona State Teaching Certification 2. Valid Arizona Driver’s License

Any party seeking to inPETITIONERS named herein have filed a Petition

3. Fingerprint Clearance issued by Department of Public Safety 4. Must pass

tervene in said proceeding

for Permanent Guardianship in the Hopi Children’s

an intensive background investigation 5. Hopi/Native Indian Preference

must file an appropriate

Court, bearing Case No. 2014-CC-0013.

All positions are required to undergo an intensive background check.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Initial Ap- pleading with the Hopi

pearance Permanent Guardianship Hearing concerning Trial Court no later than

twenty (20) days after Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include employee paid Medical, Dental,

the Petition is scheduled on the 29th day of September

Vision & 401 (k). To obtain employment application and position description log on to

2016, at 08:30 A.M. in the Hopi Children’s Courtroom publication of this notice.

www.smds.k12.az.us. Questions or inquiries please contact:

Dated

this

26th

II, Hopi Jurisdiction, P.O. Box 156, Keams Canyon,

Janet

Lamson, Human Resource Technician (928) 737-2571 ext.4212

Day of May, 2016.

Arizona 86034. If the parents contest the Petition for

Concurred by: Marie Morales, Principal

/s/

Margene

Namoki,

Permanent Guardianship they shall file a response to

Clerk of the Court

the Petition with the Hopi Children’s Court within

twenty (20) calendar days from first date of publication.

Your response must be filed with the Clerk of the Hopi IN THE HOPI TRIAL COURT

KEAMS CANYON, AZ

Tribal Court at the address provided herein and a copy

of your response provided or mailed to the Office of the

In the Matter of the Change

Prosecutor/Presenting Officer at the address provided.

of

Name of: Betty Jo Pattea

A copy of the Petition for Permanent Guardianship may

to

Betty

Jo Talahoinema

be obtained by submitting a written request to: The

Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams,

Case No. 2016-CV-0159

Canyon, Arizona 86034.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

FAILURE TO APPEAR will result in the Court

OF CHANGE OF NAME

rendering judgment for what the Petition demands. This

means that the parents’ right to legal and physical custoNotice is hereby given

dy of the minor children may be vested with Petitioner. that Betty Jo Pattea has

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 16th day of August 2016. petitioned the court for the

change of name, from:

HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT,

Betty Jo Pattea to Betty

Imalene Polingyumptewa, Court Clerk

Jo Talahoinema.

Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding

must file an appropriate

Home of the Keams Canyon Eagles

KEAMS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

pleading with the Hopi

P.O. BOX 397

KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA 86034

Trial Court no later than

PHONE# 928-738-2385

twenty (20) days after

FAX# 928-738-5519

publication of this notice.

2016-2017 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Dated this 15th Day of

OPENING DATE: August 08, 2016

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

August, 2016.

/s/ Margene Namoki,

POSITION: Business Technician

SALARY: Based on education & experience.

Clerk of the Court

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Degree + 2 year exp. in Business or more

For more information or an application, please call @ (928) 728-2385

ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

Hopi Tutuveni

P.O Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ

HOPI WELLNESS CENTER SEPTEMBER GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

For More Information Call (928) 734-3432 Highway 264, Mile Post 375.5, Northeast of Kykotsmovi

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

1

HOPI WELLNESS

CENTER

CLOSED

5

CLOSED

LABOR DAY

HOLIDAY

6

911 FITNESS

OUTDOOR

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

7

NO CLASS

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

ZUMBA PARTY

8

911 FITNESS

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

12

13

ZUMBA Fitness

911 FITNESS

12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. OUTDOOR

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

14

15

ZUMBA Fitness

911 FITNESS

12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. HVMC GYM

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

19

20

ZUMBA Fitness

911 FITNESS

12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. OUTDOOR

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

21

22

ZUMBA Fitness

911 FITNESS

12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. HVMC GYM

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

26

27

ZUMBA Fitness

911 FITNESS

12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. OUTDOOR

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

28

29

ZUMBA Fitness

911 FITNESS

12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. HVMC GYM

12 p.m./5:30 p.m.

FITNESS CENTER HOURS

Monday—Thursday

6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

CLOSED ALL DAY

September 1

September 5

EARLY CLOSURE

September 7 @ 3:00 p.m.

Zumba Fitness Party

5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

911 FITNESS CLASS

 Baseline fitness testing on 9/6 & 9/8.

 Midpoint & final fitness test taken.

 TANITA body composition scale

reading.

 Moderate to high intensity workouts.

 Modifications provided as needed.

 Participants must be committed and

maintain consistent class attendance

to see progress.

 Classes are held indoors & outdoors.

KIDS KORNER

AGES: 1 to 7 years old

HOURS

Monday-Friday

12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Registration Required.

Request for Proposal for

Financial Audit Service

The

Hopi

Education

Endowment

Fund (HEEF) is accepting proposals

for a multi-year engagement from qualified and independent Certified Public

Accountants to perform annual financial and

compliance audits for the purpose of expressing

an opinion on financial statements.

The multi-year engagement shall cover 2016

- 2018 with annual audits to cover calendar year

January 1 to December 31 for each year. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with standards applicable to financial audits contained in

the U.S.’ generally accepted auditing standards.

The Hopi Education Endowment Fund is a nonprofit, tribal government organization qualified

under

section

7871(a)

of

the

Internal

Revenue

Code,

located on the Hopi Reservation in NE Arizona.

All proposals must include, at minimum, a

breakdown of all costs associated with compiling and completing each annual audit. Completed and sealed bid proposals must be received by

the HEEF or postmarked by 5:00 P.M. Friday,

September 9, 2016. Contact Oneita Tootsie, Office Manager, at (928) 734-2275 or at oneitat@

hopieducationfund.org.

8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

HOPI HEALTH SUMMIT REPORT

Submitted by: Daryl Melvin

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 9

IPHW Program Cont’d from P1

The program kicked off

its first week by providing

the students with a learning

excursion held at Northern Arizona University.

Students took on various

feats at the NAU Ropes

Course, completed several team building exercises,

toured the NAU campus

and learned about degree

programs offered in the

health field by NAU and

U of A. Each participant

also received First Aid/CPR

certification by the Northern Arizona Health Education Center a part of North

Country Health Care.

There are three major

components to the IPHW

program that each student

must participate in to successfully complete the program:

 Mentorship at the Hopi

Health Care Center Participants were placed

in various departments

throughout the Hopi

Health Care Center to

gain hands-on experience, mentored by

a health professional.

Each student abides by

all policies and procedures, and is involved

with the facility and the

department’s goals and

objectives.

 Student Research Project

-Participants are asked

to conduct research on a

health topic relevant to

the local community. As

part of the research project students are required

to:

• Write a research paper

• Make a poster presentation for their research topic

• Use media/technology

to present information

to the community

• Present their research

at a Health Fair

 Community

Service

Project –IPHW students

served as “Camp Leaders” during the 2016 Be

Hopi, Be Healthy Summer camps sponsored

by the Hopi Special

Diabetes Project/Hopi

Wellness Center. Each

student also created and

provided a presentation

session at one of the 8

camps that were held

throughout the month of

July.

The Indigenous Pride

Health Worker Program

also provides students

with practical training

opportunities to develop

group facilitation, professional customer service,

peer-teaching, presentation and leadership skills

all while gaining daily

hands-on exposure to direct patient care. All mentorship activities and classes for IPHW students took

place at the Hopi Health

Care Center in Polacca,

Arizona.

The students closed out

the program by planning

and facilitating their own

community health fair

where they each created an

educational display booth

to share their research

projects. Each student held

the role of a public health

educator for the day. This

year’s IPHW Health Fair

was a great success and

offered each student valuable social interaction and

presentation skills.

In addition to the three

major components each

participant obtained valuable training and education

on customer service, public

speaking, resume writing,

personal grooming & hygiene, STI’s/teen pregnancy prevention, Non-Violent

Crisis Intervention training, teen dating violence &

healthy relationships, and

self-worth & healthy personal coping methods.

When asked to comment

about his overall experience with the IPHW Program, Ty Figueroa, 2016

IPHW student from Misongnovi Village stated,

“Overall I really enjoyed it

and I learned a lot because

not many health care centers allow youth workers to

receive actual hands on ex-

perience with patient care.

It gave me somewhat of a

real outlook on what working in the medical field is

really like.”

CiAnna Sakeva, IPHW

Student Leader/Intern, has

worked with IPHW for the

past 4 years. When asked

to comment about the

IPHW Program, she stated, “My experience with

the IPHW Program was

incredible! From being a

student myself then a Student Leader, I got to watch

as each student grows with

the program, just like I

did when I was an IPHW

student. The IPHW Program got me into the field

of Public Health because

of how much community

involvement the program

provides. IPHW students

gain more self-confidence

and they do things and experience things that they

never would have imagined

doing! Especially talking

to complete strangers and

gaining knowledge about

health issues that affect

our community. The IPHW

Program is an opportunity

to gain knowledge and experience in the health care

field, and find out whether

they truly want to pursue a

health career.”

The IPHW Program is a

program under the HHCC

Volunteer Program. Lisa

Lomavaya, IPHW/Volunteer Program Coordinator

works very closely with

collaborating

partners,

Northern Arizona Health

Education Center, Northern Arizona University,

and the Hopi Special Diabetes Program – Be Hopi

Be Healthy Program. 2016

marked the 16th year of the

Indigenous Pride Health

Worker Program which

has become recognized by

various hospitals and volunteer programs throughout Indian country.

Lomavaya stated, “This

is a very intense and jam

packed program. Every

year I give much respect to

the youth who are chosen

to be a part of the IPHW

Program; they work very

hard and each student receives so much training

and information. I definitely try to make it fun

as well, sometimes I don’t

think they even realize that

while they are having fun

they are actually learning

something. Even simple

conversations are a lesson

in strengthening interpersonal communication

skills. These students are

given so much responsibility and they accomplish so

much in the short 8 weeks

they are with the IPHW

Program. I am so proud of

these students and I know

each will go on to do great

things for our Hopi and

Tewa community!”

Daryl Melvin, Chief

Executive Officer of Hopi

Health Care Center stated,

“These youth bring energy,

curiosity and a desire to

learn to HHCC, which rekindles that same passion

in all of us.”

Please send your well

wishes and encouragement

to the students of the 2016

Indigenous Pride Health

Worker Program as they

embark on their continued

educational goals! The

IPHW Program started on

June 6 and concluded on

July 28!

The 2016 IPHW Students

are:

• Tara Benally – Hotevilla

Village

• Elise Pawwinnee– Misongnovi Village

• Brenda Dacawyma –

Kykotsomovi Village

• Juwan Tawyesva –

Tewa Village

• Ty Figueroa – Misongnovi Village

• McKenna Nachie – Bacavi Village

• Shantel Kaye – Sitsomovi Village

• Selena Polivema –

Shungopavi Village

• CiAnna Sakeva – Sitsomovi Village (Student

Intern/Student Leader)

The IPHW Program sends

a BIG heartfelt THANK

YOU to all who contributed to the program! The

IPHW Program would not

be such a great success

without the help of all its

partners!

Hopi Health Summit Report Cont’d from P8

September 13

9:00am- 2:00 pm

5 Locations

• Tucson

• Flagstaff

• Phoenix

• Hopi

• Navajo

FREE workshop for AZ Tribes and

NA communities

Learn how to apply for funds for up to $10,000 to support your NA

community projects in health related cancer prevention and control

activities.

Complete hands on training for the Community Grant application for the

Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention.

Previously funded projects include:

• Educational advertisements for cancer screening

• Community education events and materials development

• Increasing cancer screenings

• Cancer survivor support through art and healing

To REGISTER, please send your form to: AMANDA URBINA at

urbina2@email.arizona.edu or fax to 520-621-9802

10 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

12th Annual Climb

the Mesa to Concuer

Cancer Fundraiser

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Hopi Farmer’s Markets scheduled

for September 18 and October 16

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Cancer Support Services will be hosting its 12th Annual Climb

the Mesa to Conquer Cancer fundraiser on Oct. 1 to

benefit community members dealing with cancer

through the Hopi Cancer

Assistance Fund (HCAF).

The six mile course starts

at the Sunlight Mission road

off of Highway 264 up the

dirt road which meets up

with Indian Route 17 through

the village of Mishongnovi

and ends at the Hopi Cultural

Center parking lot.

Registration begins at

7 am with an event fee of

$20 per person; participants

must be 8 years and older.

It is also recommended that

there be no strollers, bikes

or pets on the course because of the terrain.

Dana Russell, Director

of the Hopi Cancer Support

Services said the walk/run

is non-competitive, but will

be a great experience for

participants.

“The course for this event

is very beautiful,” said Russell. “The fee for the run

will offset the cost of the

event and the remaining

balance will go to HCAF.”

HCAF is a program under the Hopi Cancer Support Services that provides

financial assistance to individuals with cancer who

reside on the Hopi reservation and nearby Navajo

communities to help cover

the cost when traveling off

reservation for treatment.

Russell said they serve

Navajo patients from Hard

Rock, Ganado, Blue Gap,

Jeddito, Winslow, Chinle,

White Cone and Tuba City.

“We try to help those in

the immediate area surrounding the Hopi reservation,” said Russell.

There are no income eligibility criteria to receive

assistance from HCAF

for gas, food and lodging

which is dependent on the

patients’ needs.

The HCAF was initiated

in 2005 by a former cancer

patient who experienced

financial hardship during

treatment off reservation.

Guidelines to receive assistance through the Hopi

Cancer Assistance Fund:

 Provide original medical

diagnosis.

 Funding request must

be made 5-7 days in

advance with proof of

appointment date verification.

 Funding rate is based

according to where the

patient is traveling for

treatment and the appointment date (s).

 All funds must be used

for the patient.

 Funding recipients are

asked to volunteer or donate to the HCAF during

fundraising events.

 If appointment (s) is rescheduled or cancelled,

it must be reported to

HCAF coordinator immediately and all funds

returned to the program.

 All receipts from travel

MUST be turned into

HCAF in order to receive additional funding

assistance.

Every year the Hopi

Cancer Support Services

has year hosts year round

fundraising events such as

coin drive, raffles, benefit

walk/run, Climb the Mesa

to Conquer Cancer and a

Christmas stocking drawing.

This year, the program is

asking Tribal programs and

departments to host game

booths for children and volunteer with water stations.

“Anyone can host a water

station; families of cancer

survivors or those affected

with cancer, groups and departments,” said Russell.

The event will have free

games for kids, entertainment by the band Sunfire

and others, and a horseshoe

competition with prizes.

The HCAF helps 10-20

patients per year. For more

information on the event or

the program, you may contact the office at (928) 7341151/1152.

Hopi Veterans Services

begin planning for Veterans Day festivities

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Veterans Services began planning for Veteran’s Day 2016 which will be held on Nov. 11 at the

Hopi Veterans Memorial Center. The event is to honor

all Native American Veterans on the Hopi reservation

and surrounding Navajo communities.

The planning committee held its second planning

meeting on Sept. 2 at the Hopi Cancer Support Services conference room; they will be meeting every two

weeks until the event.

Eugene Talas, Manager of the Hopi Veterans Services said they are soliciting for volunteers and donations for the event.

“We are asking the public to come up with a theme

and poster design for the event,” said Talas. “Winners

will receive a small gift if their theme or poster is chosen.”

Every year the event is made possible with donations, volunteers and in-kind services from various individuals, programs and businesses.

This year the planning committee hopes to liven up

the ceremony with entertainment and is seeking dance

groups, drum groups and chorus groups.

Talas is helping to raise funds for the Veterans Day

event through a 100 mile pledge run and has earned

almost $300. The next two weeks he will for Hopi Code

Talkers and all Women Veterans; he invites everyone to

join him run every Tuesday at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center.

The next planning meeting will be held on Sept. 14

from 10am to noon. For more information on the event

or to donate you may contact Talas at (928) 734-3461

or etalas@hopi.nsn.us.

Valerie Nuvayestewa

Special Diabetes Program

Sitting at my desk, watching the

clouds gather on a cool Friday evening, watching people pulling into

the parking lot with their vehicles

loaded down with their goods to

sell at the Farmer’s Market; I notice

the Masayesva brothers, outside our

office windows, warming up their

bodies, their legs, as they prepared

themselves for the fun run/walk that

opens up every market. I thought to

myself, wow, to be that young again,

to have the energy to just get up and

run, not even thinking about the distance, or time. The energy they gave

off and that of the people gathering

around the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center (HVMC) was amazing.

You could feel the excitement in the

air; the kids running around knowing they were safe within this circle,

they were laughing, playing, not a

care in the world, like all kids should

be. I leave my darkened office to

join the families who had gathered

around, waiting for the run to begin.

After running a few errands for vendors inside the HVMC, I run to my

spot on the course, just in time to see

the twins running by so effortlessly,

breathing easy; an older man keeping

up with them. Usquali! Great job! I

yell encouragement and find myself

smiling and wishing I was running

with them. More participants pass

my way, young, old, they have all

come out to support the Farmer’s

Market, and maybe not, maybe some

come for their own health and to

support the ones they love. I continue yelling words of encouragement

and can hear our staff on the course,

doing the same, motivating people,

especially the little ones who thrive

on attention. I hurriedly switch gears

and make my way inside to the vendors and find that they are barely

keeping up with the demand, people

are there, looking for fresh, healthy

foods. This is what the market is

about, creating a venue for farmers, gardeners to trade and sell their

goods and creating access to healthy

and what pahanas call “organically” grown foods to our Hopi/Tewa

community. This is what is needed

to help combat childhood obesity,

to improve the health of our people.

Young and old. We need to remind

ourselves our ancestors left us with

an overabundance of knowledge in

how to live our lives the way our creator intended. Our creator provided

us with all the necessary resources so

the human race can achieve a happy,

healthy, self-sustaining life; taking

part in our ceremonies, planting and

caring for the land for it will nurture

us in return. Our health, our bodies

and our minds. This is what is need-

ed in order for our people’s health

to return. Our own foods, our own

way of life. Always we have to find

that balance so that we do not forget

our blessings. It is the little things

that matter, words of encouragement

from a beloved community member,

Ramona Ami, who takes my hand

and tells me to keep on doing what

I am doing, keep writing, she says. I

enjoy your articles very much. Tears

of appreciation form in my eyes as I

hug her and tell her that I am happy

that she made it. She laughs and confesses that she is just here visiting

with everyone. I hug her again and

realize that the most important thing

just happened, knowing that I am but

a small part of a wonderful group of

individuals whose vision is to create

a self-sustaining community once

again, and in the journey to get there,

we unknowingly brought some joy

and happiness into another person’s

world! For me, my friends, that is

what is meant by the true meaning

of life!

“Never doubt that a small group

of thoughtful committed citizens

can change the world; indeed it is

the only thing that ever has!”-Margaret Mead

For more information on the upcoming September 18th and October

16th Farmer’s Market, you may contact Lilian Hill at (928) 225-7738.