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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Volume 22, Number 23

Hopi Tribe

participates in

68th Annual

Christmas

Parade

KYAAMUYA

Month of Respect

HOPI CALENDAR

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POWAMUYA- February

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Dec. 02, 2014

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Dec. 13, 2014

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CORRECTION

In the Hubbell Trading Post

National Historic Park story

published in theNov. 18 of the

Tutuveni, it is clarified and corrected that the National Parks

Foundation provided Funding

for the Ticket to Ride Program

and WNPA worked with the

Hubbell Trading Post on the

Project.

Hopi High School Junior ROTC cadets

By Student Jere Antone

Hopi HIgh School Bruin Times Staff

Hopi High Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Sgt.

Joe DeLeon said that JROTC cadets did an outstanding

job at the Winslow Parade as everybody was loud, motivated and all in step.

DeLeon said they wouldn’t know if the cadets will

get any awards. The Winslow Chamber of Commerce

selects the awards.

DeLeon said the crowd response to the cadets was full

of enthusiasm. They were proud of all the cadets, they

were pleased and supportive.

The Hopi High JROTC program led the parade. DeLeon said the JROTC set the pace, and they did their

best.

DeLeon said it is important for the JROTC program

to participate in the Winslow Parade to let the community, the families and the schools know what the JROTC

program does in the classroom. It gives them the opportunity to expand their skills that they learned and show

2014 Miss Hopi Royalty

off those skills.

DeLeon said the weather was great. It was better than

they expected and it was better than last year, so everybody had a blast.

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

The annual Christmas parade in Winslow has been a

“must attend” event for everyone, including Hopi tribal

members. This year was no different as nearly 11,000

attended the parade to kick off the holiday season.

The 68th Annual Christmas Parade – themed Christmas

Caroling Clan began at 1pm on Nov. 22. Lined up along

the streets of downtown Winslow, AZ Hopi families with

children, young adults, moms & dads and grandmas and

grandpas excitedly cheered as Hopi floats and parade participants passed by.

Some of the Hopi parade participants this year included: the Hopi High School Jr. ROTC, Miss Hopi Royalty,

Royalties from local Hopi schools, Sichomovi Village

Elderly group and a few Hopi dance groups.

There were also several Hopi vendors who set up shop Miss Hopi Jr. High School Princess Lucy Nahsonhoya

along the sidewalks to sell their arts & crafts and food.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the day as they visited with

friends and snacked on hot fry bread and cracked their

pinons.

More Parade Pictures Page 9

BIA Police Officer Recruit charged with

sexual misconduct with a minor

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

On Oct. 17, Nolan Sulu of First Mesa and a former employee with the

Hopi Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Police Department was arrested on

allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. He has three cases each

holding 3-4 charges. Charges were not available upon press time.

On Oct. 20, Sulu appeared before Judge Craig Wallace for his first arraignment hearing and pled guilty to all the charges against him. During

the arraignment he was advised that each of the charges were dangerous

offenses in the Hopi Code and he could receive up to 9 years with a

If you have an opin- $15,000 fine.

ion or idea for an Judge Wallace said there are three cases against Sulu and was advised

editorial you would like to of each one which took between 45 minutes to an hour.

share with Tutuveni reader- At that time Sulu was given advisement of his rights and the consecship, please submit it to us at: utive sentences the charges carry under the Tribal Law and Order Act

lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us (TLOA).

Please limit submission to On Nov. 18,during the second arraignment, Judge Wallace said, “I had

500 words or less. If your not made clear what the maximum punishment was under the new Hopi

idea for submission is be- Code.”

yond this word count, please Since the Hopi Tribe adopted the Tribal Law and Order Act, the Hopi

call to arrange space so we Courts has the ability to impose higher sentences of up to nine years.

can accommodate accord- Sulu was appointed a Public Defender for the purpose of withdrawing

ingly. Phone numbers are his plea, but not to work on his defense.

listed in the mast head on Greg Shearer, Sulu’s Public Defender asked that Sulu be allowed to

withdraw his plea because he didn’t understand the seriousness of his

Page 2.

We encourage correspon- charges.

“It was appropriate to have advised him that the sentences were pundence from our readership in

ishable by nine years,” said Mr. Shearer.

terms of opinions and conJudge Wallace said he had fully advised Sulu of his rights and asked

cerns they have.

him multiple times if he wanted council to explain sentencing and to

OPINION

review elements of offenses and the associated terms.

Mr. Shearer cited the Federal Rule of Criminal Process that the Hopi

Code adopted, but does not have any provisions that pertains to withdraw.

The Public Defenders and the Hopi Tribal Prosecutor Olofunmike

“Fumi” Owoso, have listened to the recordings of the first arraignment

hearing to see if the defendant has a fair and just reason to withdraw plea.

“Defendants who come through here are not highly educated or trained

in law; Sulu was alert and aware of what was going on,” said Judge Wallace.

Mr. Shearer stated that the focus is one primary issue and that was not

advising Sulu that sentence could be up to nine years.

“Sentencing was not explained to him,” said Mr. Shearer. “The math

of sentencing was not done for him.”

“The court has no obligation to do so,” said Owoso. “He was given a

clear explanation of the sentencing procedure and never asserted he was

innocent and repeatedly said he understood.”

Prosecutor Owoso said Sulu had given more admission than what the

tribe had and should not be allowed to withdraw his plea.

Each of the parties were given a chance to argue and cited from other

cases.

Judge Wallace said he will vacate the sentencing hearing scheduled for

11/20/2014 to allow counsel to research and submit report by 11/21/2014

at 5pm.

Judge Wallace did not set a hearing date and made no ruling.

Sulu began employment with the Federal BIA Law Enforcement on

March 23, 2014 and was on his way to becoming a federal police officer

with the BIA Hopi Agency when he was arrested. He had been assisting

the Hopi Police Department with administrative duties.

Sulu’s plea was not allowed to be withdrawn and is currently being

held without bail.

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opposing Grand Canyon Escalade Project

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

All Pueblo Council of Governors pass

Resolution opposing Grand Canyon

Escalade development project

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

L-R: Director of Hopi Cultural Preservation Office Leigh Kuwanwisiwma; and Grand Canyon National Park Service Chief Deputy of Natural Resource Mgmt. Jan

Balsom, Park Superintendent David Uberuaga, and Deputy Park Superintendent Diane Chalfant

Hopi Tribal leaders and Grand Canyon National

Park Officials meet to discuss priority issues

The Hopi Tribe supports the National Park Service’s objections to the proposed (GC Escalade)

development project and adamantly opposes any development in the area

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

In a Government to Government relations Meeting, Hopi tribal leaders and three officials from the Grand Canyon National Park Service met on Nov. 21 in the Hopi Tribal

Council chamber to update and talk about on-going projects and discuss common issues. One of the issues they talked about was the highly controversial Grand Canyon Escalade Project; which both the Hopi Tribe and the National Park Service strongly oppose.

David Uberuaga, Superintendent of the National Park Service was accompanied by Deputy Superintendent Diane Chalfant and Deputy Chief of Resource Management Jan

Balsom.

Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie opened the meeting and expressed his appreciation for coming together to update and address priority issues. Park officials spoke of their

visions and goals for the Grand Canyon.

The priority agenda item for both the Park Officials and the Hopi Tribe was the proposed Grand Canyon Escalade project. During the meeting, they agreed that discussions

on the Project need to be elevated along with awareness.

The highly controversial Grand Canyon Escalade Project was initiated by AZ State House of Representative Albert Hale and the Confluence Partners, LLC, with support

from Navajo Nation leaders. The Project proposes to construct a gondola tramway that will descend from the canyon rim down to the canyon floor to an area known as the

Confluence; where the Colorado River meets the Little Colorado River. This proposed tourist attraction also includes an elevated walkway, a restaurant and an amphitheater.

This area has been revered as a place of beauty and sanctity by many tribes. The Hopi Tribe and many other tribal communities continue to have strong ties to this area and

make yearly pilgrimages to the area.

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, said the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation entered into an Intergovernmental Compact on November

3, 2006 “to establish and protect the rights of their members to engage in traditional religious practices where those practices involve access to and use of the other party’s

lands. The parties also wish to provide for the maintenance and protection of religious sites on their land for the use and benefit of their members now and in the future.”

During negotiations of the Intergovernmental Compact, the Hopi Tribe secured a list of Navajo sacred sites on the Hopi reservation and agreed to work with the Navajo

Nation to give its members access to those sites. The Hopi Tribe also provided a list of their sacred sites. One of the areas listed as a sacred site for Hopi, is the confluence.

The confluence is a part of their initial property claim. The Hopi Salt Trail is a central part of Hopi religious beliefs and the confluence is significant because that is where the

Salt Trail enters the bigger Canyon and is part of the pilgrimages. To proceed with the development may be a willful violation of the Compact.

“In the meantime, Albert Hale of Confluence Partners was arrested for DUI and other charges on Sunday, Nov.23and booked into the Navajo County Jail, said Kuwanwisiwma. “What effect his role in promoting the Grand Canyon Escalade Resort remains to be seen. Another partner, Larmar Witmer was also charged in the recent Fiesta Bowl

misuse of funds scandal several years ago.”

Uberuaga said awareness of the impacts of the Grand Canyon Escalade Project has been increased after an Interview with the New York Times was publicized. This awareness has prompted much opposition to the development. There has been an overwhelming global response with over 100 media calls received opposing the Escalade Project

and also inquiries of how they could help. There have also been over five thousand comments opposing uranium and also mentions opposing the Escalade Project.

Arizona Legislators, Senator Flake and Senator McCain area among those who care concerned and oppose the project. The Grand Canyon Trust organization also opposes the

project and partner with the “Save the Confluence” coalition to oppose the development. Several Tribes, including members of the Navajo Nation also oppose the development.

Tribal Resolutions opposing the Grand Canyon Escalade Project has been approved and passed by the Zuni Tribe, the All Pueblo Council of Governors and the Hopi Tribe.

As far back as May 6, 1903, then United States President Theodore Roosevelt stated: “In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world. I want to ask you to keep this great wonder of nature as it now is. I hope you will not have a building of any kind, not a summer

cottage, a hotel or anything else, to mar the wonderful grandeur, the sublimity, the great loneliness and beauty of the canyon. Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The

ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.”

In their discussion of jurisdictional issues, Village of Mishongnovi Council Representative Arthur Batala asked Superintendent Uberuaga “what jurisdiction does the Park

have as far as the confluence area is concerned? If the confluence is within the Grand Canyon Park area, then all activity is exclusive federal jurisdiction.”

Superintendent Uberuaga said the confluence escalade is on National Park land. This includes areas near where the Colorado River and Little Colorado Rivers meet. This

would then give the National Park Service exclusive land use rights over the area. The Grand Canyon National Park Service has not yet issued a formal position statement

but, Superintendent Uberuaga said the National Park Service will soon have a formal position statement opposing the Grand Canyon Escalade Project; in-line with Tribal

resolutions passed by the Hopi Tribe, the Zuni Tribe and recently the All Pueblo of Council of Governors.

Uberuaga said Grand Canyon is a world heritage site and the United States is a leading Country. Policy within the treaty states a federal decision that could negatively impact

a world heritage site could go through another level of scrutiny. The Park Service is currently in legal discussion with the Department of Justice regarding the surrounding areas.

In other project updates, Superintendent Uberuaga said they have had a longstanding good relationship with the Hopi Tribe and expounded on on-going projects.

Most recently, the Repatriation/NAGPRA Project (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation), repatriated 17 skeletal remains and were formally returned to the

Hopi Tribe. Skeletal remains are now pending burial.

Another project includes the Hopi Tribal Council authorizing Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, to enter MOU’s (memorandum of

understanding) for Research, restoration and preservation projects with the three Forest Service organizations, including the Grand Canyon area. A successful summer-youth

Spring Restoration Project was just completed where Hopi elders partnered with managers of the Kaibab National Forest to mentor Hopi youth, and all worked together to

restore two natural springs on the North Kaibab Ranger District. The concept of a shared stewardship between the Forest Service and the Hopi Tribe, will expand over time.

In 2007 the Tribe also entered into a Research Project with the Grand Canyon Park Service through River rafting Trips. The River Trip research projects have been highly

successful through adaptive work management projects as well as educational experiences through storytelling and visiting the sacred and ancient ruins. Officials at the Park

continue to explore ideas and ways to connect and reconnect youth and elderly of all Tribes, to their place of respect – the Grand Canyon.

A new project; the Desert View Watchtower project is currently in progress. The plan is to revamp and revitalize the Desert View for a more unique tribal focus: connect

with Tribes to tell their stories, more native employment, education and youth development. The project plan also includes restoring the Tower, to what it should be, through

cultural preservation.

An Inter-Tribal Advisory Council is being formed, in conjunction with the Desert View Project, to work cooperatively on issues with the Grand Canyon National Park. All

Tribes have unique perspectives and can offer constructive contributions on how Grand Canyon National Park develops its management plans and implements their goals and

tasks. All Tribes have an interest in seeing Grand Canyon National Park retain the qualities that make it important in their respective cultures.

Park officials and Hopi Tribal leaders agreed that a “one to one” visit is extremely important and this type of government-to-government relations meeting was long overdue

and must continue. The Hopi Tribe supports the National Park Service’s objections to the proposed development and adamantly opposes any development in the area.

“The Grand Canyon Park Service will continue to oppose the (Escalade) development in any way” said Uberuaga. “A formal position statement will be forthcoming.”

Grand Canyon Escalade Timelines of Significance

Nov. 3, 2006, the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation enter into the Intergovernmental Compact to establish and protect the rights of their members to engage in traditional religious

practices

February 21, 2012, President Shelly, Navajo Nation, signs Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Confluence Partners, LLL (alleged).

March, 2012, Grand Canyon Escalade (CGE) Development Plans Unveiled.

Sept. 26, 2012, the Hopi Tribal Council by motion and unanimous vote approve Resolution H-113-2012. By passage of the Resolution, the Hopi Tribal Council strongly opposed

development of commercial initiatives called the “GC”.

Feb. 4, 2014, a letter was sent to President Ben Shelly, Navajo Nation from Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie requesting consultations on the proposed GCE.

June 12, 2014, another letter was sent to President Ben Shelly, Navajo Nation from Chairman Herman Honanie requesting consultations on the Master Agreement for the GCE.

June 13, 2014 Chairman Honanie, Tribal Council Members and Cultural Preservation Staff attend Naa’bik’iyati. Chairman Honanie speaks and addresses the concerns the CGE

project poses to the Hopi Tribe.

Aug. 18, 2014, the Hopi Tribe, Zuni Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, and Acompa Pueblo gather in opposition to the GCE project at Zuni Pueblo.

On Sept. 29, 2014, the All Pueblo Council of Governors (Hopi Tribe, Zuni, Laguna and Acoma Pueblos) enact APAGC 2014-14 Grand Canyon Escalade, for all legal actions and

sponsorship of legislation at the state and national levels, to oppose and prevent the Grand Canyon Escalade.

Nov. 21, 2014, Grand Canyon Park Superintendent D. Uberuaga meets with Hopi Tribal leaders to support opposition of Grand Canyon Escalade.

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Bacavi Council Representatives Lamar Keevama and Gail Poley

Kykotsmovi Council Representatives Norman Honie and Miona Kaping

New Hopi Tribal Council Representatives take Oath of Office

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Tribal Council began their First Quarter Session on Dec. 01 by swearing in new Council Representatives.

Lamar Keevama and Gail Poley from the Village of Bacavi and Norman Honanie and Miona Kaping from the Village of Kykotsmovi were sworn in as newly elected Tribal

Council Representatives for their respective villages. According to Moenkopi’s by-laws, their council representatives must be sworn in every year. Moenkopi Representatives

are Michael Elmer, Danny Humetewa, Jonathan Phillips and Leroy Sumatzkuku.

Each of the council representatives will serve a two-year term starting Dec. 01, 2014 thru Nov. 30, 2016.

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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hopi Tribal Council requires

additional time to approve

Stop the use of re-claimed

2015 Operating Budget.

Approves Continuing Reso- sewage for snow making at

lution authorizing tribal pro- the Snow Bowl

grams and villages to operate

using 2014 approved budgets

DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions and Letters to the

Editor, are those of the authors and do not necessarily reﬂect the oﬃcial policy or position of

the Hopi Tutuveni. Hopi Tutuveni Editorial Board /October, 2014

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director Hopi Cultural Preservation Office

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

On November 26, by motion and majority vote, the Hopi Tribal Council approved

Resolution H-067-2014, authorizing tribal programs and Villages to continue their

operations in 2015 using their original FY 2014 approved budgets.

The deadline for approving the Hopi Tribes FY 2015 General Fund Budget will expire at midnight on Dec. 31 and the Tribal Council is in the process of implementing

changes to the tribal government organizational structure and functions. The Council,

therefore, finds it requires additional time to complete the proposed 2015 General

Fund Budget. The Continuing Resolution (CR)will ensure that Hopi Tribal Governmental services and operations continue without interruption, pending completion

and approval of the 2015 Budget.

The CR is effective Jan. 1, 2015and will automatically expire when the Hopi Tribal

Council formally adopts, by Resolution, the final negotiated FY 2015 General Fund

Budget and related Expenditure Authorization and Appropriations Language.

The Resolution was passed by a vote of 14 in favor, 3 opposed and 0 abstaining.

Editor:

20 November 2014

When I was elected to be a Council Representative from my village of Kykotsmovi

two years ago, my main concern was the millions of dollars the Tribal Council was

spending on Attorneys and consultants. I did not stop this spending because one representative cannot win when the majority wants to approve the spending which continues today despite the fact that hardly any income is coming in from Court cases.

Let me explain: On Sept. 3, 2014, BOT made a report to the council. They proposed that the budget for 2015 be cut by 10 percent because our revenue projection

will be short by 4.5 million dollars. If the Council approves this next week, some

programs will be eliminated and some personnel will be laid off.

However, at the same time, the Council have approved resolutions to pay all past

invoices from previous Attorneys and consultants regardless whether they had a valid

Tribal contract or not. These payments will be out of our investment funds and are not

included in any Tribal budget for 2014 or 2015. These amounts are above the amount

which will be authorized from H-13 funds for 2015.

On April 10, 2014, Council approved H- 17 which authorized 1.2 million dollars

from H-13 (APS) fund to be paid for fees to Lawyers and consultants. On August

7, 2014 council approved H041, 20,000 dollars from H-13 (APS) fund. Action Item

059-2014 was approved by Council and authorized payments of 824,000 dollars from

the Peabody settlement fund for legal fees, costs and expenses. The total amount

allocated is more than 2 million dollars for Attorney invoices from the past and consultant fees to include payments to attorneys who worked without a contract. One

attorney submitted an invoice for work from January to March 2014. The attorney

had no contract with the Tribe but the General Counsel recommended that the Tribe

honor this invoice for 82,429.65 dollars. I objected to this, but the Council ignored

my objection.

My objection was based on the Tribe’s Constitutional provision specified in ByLaws, Section 5 “The Treasurer shall make payments only when authorized by a

resolution of the Council and in the manner authorized.” In the past, this meant a

Resolution and a contract. But in the past Administration, the Chairman signed letter

agreements.

Finally, the bottom line is that unless the Council representatives are changed and

First Mesa Representatives are allowed to take their seats on Council, this will not

change. Right now, the Council is controlled by the Representatives of Mishongnovi

and Sipaulovi and one representative from Bakabi.

Sincerely,

Caleb Johnson

For Rep. Kykotsmovi

HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

POLACCA

ARIZONA 86042

In the Hopi Children’s Court,

Hopi Jurisdiction, Keams Canyon, Arizona

In the Matter of E.T., DOB: 07/18/2004, Minor Child.

Case No 2010-CC-0023 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE HOPI TRIBE TO: BIOLOGICAL FATHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF

THE MINOR CHILD; AND/OR ANY INTERESTED FAMILY/RELATIVES

OF MINOR:

Petitioners, ELTON TEWAYGUNA and DORIS AMI, have filed a Petition for

Adoption in the Hopi Children’s Court, bearing Case No. 2010-CC-0023.

Letter to the Editor

P.O. BOX 906

The Hopi Cultural Preservation Oﬃce is conducting interviews on

Nuvatukya’ovi (the San Francisco Peaks) to assist in the Hopi Tribe’s lawsuit

against the City of Flagstaﬀ. This lawsuit seeks to stop the use of re-claimed

sewage for snow making at the Snow Bowl.

We need your support. If you are interested in assisting with an interview, please call Stewart Koyiyumptewa at 928-734-3618 or Lee Wayne

Lomayestewa at 734-3616.

The interviews will take place during December 15th through the 19th”

PHONE: (928)737-2800

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the biological father (name unknown) and any

interested persons (family or relatives of minor) who contests the Petition for Adoption shall file a response to the Petition with the Hopi Children’s Court within twenty

(20) calendar days from date of this notice. Your response must be filed with the

Office of the Clerk of the Hopi Tribal Court, Post Office Box 156, Keams Canyon,

Arizona 86034; and a copy of your response mailed to the Office of the Prosecutor at

the address provided below.

A copy of the Petition for Adoption may be obtained by submitting a request to:

Mr. Samuel R. Crowfoot, Chief Prosecutor, Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box

306, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034.

Failure to respond will result in the Court rendering judgment for what the Petition

demands. This means that the parent’s rights to legal and physical custody of the

minor child may be vested with Petitioners.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 19th day of November, 2014.

HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT

/s/ Margene Namoki, Court Clerk

P.O. Box 156

Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034

Telephone: (928) 738-5171

In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, AZ

In the Matter of Guardianship of: Reanna Renee Sanchez,

Date of Birth: 04-11-1996, an Adult Person,

And Concerning: Monica Fred, Petitioners

Case No. 2014-CV-0103, 20-Day Civil Summons

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: ANY INTERESTED PERSON(S)

1. A Petition/Complaint has been filed demanding for: Veriﬁed Petition for Appointment of Legal Guardianship of an Adult Person. A copy of the Petition is

available with the Clerk of the Court.

2. You are given 20 days from 1st date of the publication to file a written answer.

You can prepare a written answer on your own and file it with the court within this

time period provided or you can hire legal counsel to help you prepare a written answer. Service shall be complete 20 days after the 1st publication.

3. If you deny the claim and want the court to hear your side of the case, you must

file a written answer and file it with the Office of te Clerk of the Hopi Tribal Court.

P.O. Box 156, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034 and a copy mailed to the Petitioner at:

Monica Fred, Post office Box 268, Second Mesa, Arizona 86043

4. If you do nothing, the Court may give judgment for what the petition demands.

Dated: August 20, 2014

/s/ Martina Honie, Clerk of the Court

HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

Position Classification and Description

Construct Subsurface Drainage System

Through the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996

(NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA), in a Grant Agreement with the

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is responsible to provide the Hopi tribal people with safe,

decent, sanitary, and quality housing under federal regulations of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) at 24

CFR §1000.et seq.apply.

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (OWNER) is soliciting qualified firms to complete subsurface drainage system

to be installed at the existing First Mesa Youth Center located in Polacca, Arizona, within the boundaries of the

Hopi Indian Reservation. The selected firm will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the HTHA to

perform services requested. The awarded firm will be responsible for the fee proposal which shall also include the

Hopi Office of Revenue Commission (ORC) required business license fee to conduct business on the Hopi

Reservation and the applicable 0.5% Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fee.

Scope of Work

Provide all services necessary for the successful completion of subsurface drainage system:

A. Hold an initial pre-proposal meeting by request with the owner to review available information and

construction design plan sheets or request by email the construction design sheets. (SD-1, and SD-2)

B. Perform the work in accordance with Sheet SD-1 which provides a description of the project, general

construction notes, and material requirements for the construction of subsurface drainage system.

C. Perform the work in accordance with Sheet SD-2 which provides proposed locations of the subsurface

drainage system, a proposed profile for the perforated and solid sections of the drainage system and several

construction details.

D. As an additional scope of work, review, assess the existing street leading to the Youth Center and provide an

estimate for construction and re-paving of the street to assist with the drainage.

E. Provide construction management services, including progress inspections, track and review progress

payment requests and approvals to HTHA, final construction inspections, assist in preparation of relevant

reports to funding agencies.

F. Provide all warranties associated with construction of sub-surface drainage system.

G. Delivery of a hard copy final report, (1) bound, and (1) unbound, and electronic copy of estimates, picture and

project report.

Indian Preference

The work to be performed under this contract is subject to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self Determination and

Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 (e). Section 7(b) requires to the greatest extent feasible:

1. Preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to American Indians and

Alaska Natives.

2. Preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to American Indian/Alaska

Native-owned enterprises as defined in section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 [25 U.S.C. 1452]

Opening date:

Closing date:

Position Title:

Supervisor:

November 19, 2014

Friday December 5, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.

Procurement Officer

Finance Manager

Position Summary:

Coordinate and facilitate the acquisition of goods and services for the HTHA Departments. Exercise

considerable independent judgment in making purchasing decisions in accordance with current policies

and procedures and ensure the ongoing delivery of material and equipment for the overall effective

functioning of the Warehouse.

Position Title: Development Officer (2)

Supervisor: Construction Development Manager

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning, administering and monitoring of new housing development projects related to

construction activities of housing units in accordance with the Native American Housing Assistance and

Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), other governing regulations, laws and standard building

codes. Throughout the development process maintains constant coordination with the involved tribal

departments, state and federal entities through extensive oral and written communication.

Position Title: Custodian

Supervisor:

Executive Assistant

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for routine custodial cleaning of offices/building in support of the Hopi Tribal

Housing Authority. The incumbent performs duties of average difficulty requiring knowledge and skill in

the proper handling of chemicals, cleaning tools and power equipment.

Position Descriptions and applications can be located on our website at

www.htha.org or you may contact us at (928) 737-2800.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:: Cynthia Pardo cpardo@azftf.gov (928) 637-0416

About First Things First – First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health

programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Decisions about how those funds are spent are made by

local councils staffed by community volunteers. To learn more, visit azftf.gov.

Holiday Traditions Build Skills in Young Children

GRAND CANYON (November 26, 2014) – Holiday traditions offer more than fun

during this festive season; for young kids, they are a chance to develop skills that will

make them successful in kindergarten and beyond.

“Research shows that so-called ‘soft skills’ – the ability to communicate, get along

well with others, control oneself and delay gratification, among other things – impact

various outcomes for kids, including test scores and high school graduation,” said Ginger Sandweg, First Things First Senior Director for Early Learning. “Holiday traditions

offer many opportunities to help toddlers and preschoolers develop those skills.”

For example:

•

Religious services – in addition to teaching children values, they give kids the

opportunity to learn the importance of getting along well with others, to pay

attention, and to control themselves.

•

Family gatherings and cultural traditions – especially having a specific role or responsibility in the celebration (setting the table for a family dinner, for example)

– give children a sense of security and help them to build self-esteem.

•

Charitable contributions or events – teach children how to consider the needs

and feelings of others.

Because they are still learning and may have a shorter attention span, Sandweg said

young kids need a little extra support from adults to enjoy holiday traditions.

“The best way to prepare kids for holiday events is to talk with them beforehand

– several times over a few days, if possible – about what is expected of them. Be

sure to let them know that you are there to help if they don’t understand what’s going

on,” Sandweg said. “During the actual event, check in often; ask kids questions about

what’s going on around them; and, listen patiently to their answers. When praising

positive behavior, be as specific as possible.”

Sandweg said the holiday season also offers many opportunities to teach or reinforce

academic skills with young children.

“Holiday decorating, baking or singing along to festive music are all ways that children are building knowledge,” Sandweg said. “Helping to count or measure ingredients, talking about the colors and shapes of decorations, listening to stories about

where cultural traditions come from and learning new words to songs – all of these help

children develop vocabulary and learn about important concepts like number value,

shape and texture.”

By making young kids part of our holiday traditions, she said, families are doing more

than passing on holiday rituals and practices; they are giving infants, toddlers and pre- Making your own toys and being creative help kids learn and are a great way

schoolers the skills that will be crucial to their success in school and beyond!

to spend family time over the holidays

Memories Should Last Forever

October was designated as Alzheimer Awareness Month and in collaboration with

the Moencopi Economic Development Corporation (MDC) Executive Director Wendi Lewis, the Hopi Tribe’s Office of Aging & Adult Services (OAAS) participated in

the first annual Alzheimer Awareness Walk at the Legacy Inn on November 6, 2014.

The afternoon, started out with OAAS displaying program information.

Purple ribbons were distributed to participants.

Amidst, the crowd of people gathering for the walk I noticed family members of

Alice Begaye, wearing purple T-Shirts with the slogan “Memories Should Last

Forever” and below it read, “In memory of Grandma Alice Begaye” This caught

my attention, knowing it was also Arizona Family Care Giver Month, my light

bulb quickly lit up. Without hesitation, I approached the family and learned that

their mother, Alice Begaye was afflicted with Alzheimer’s and had recently passed.

I explained who I was, and proposed the idea of being interviewed by the Hopi

Tutuvehni to share their story. I felt their story fit perfectly into the designation of

By Beatrice Norton

Program Manager Office of Aging and Adult Services

the Family Care Giver Month and it is a story that others share and can relate to the

challenges of caring for loved ones. Lastly, as a family they worked together to care

for their mother which certainly added to her quality of life. I want to extend my

deepest appreciation to the Begaye family for accepting & agreeing to share their

story. The memories of loved ones are forever held in our hearts. I honor the bravery

of the Begaye family in taking this courageous step. This is one more step on your

healing path. Asquali.

The evening ended with a walk, candle light vigil and a presentation by Nicole

Lomay, Banner Health Foundation on the basics of Alzheimer’s. For more information on services offered by the Office of Aging & Adult Services, please contact

Beatrice Norton, Program Manager at (928) 734-3551. The evening ended with a

walk, candle light vigil and a presentation by on the basics of Alzheimer’s.

See Related Story Alzheimers Pg 9

Wind Turbine installed at Hopi Day School

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Since the idea of a wind turbine was introduced, it took three years to finally get it installed. Hopi Day School held a

dedication ceremony for their new Pika wind turbine that will be used for research and lower the schools electrical use.

Westwind Solar of Flagstaff installed the wind turbine that is 55ft. high. The wind turbine has a rating of 1.8kw (1800

watts) as the peak rating.

“When its high it picks up continuous wind and it produces the watts to make electricity and lowers your electric bill,”

said Daniel Snyder, President of Westwind Solar. “It is American made in Maine.”

The wind turbine is mixed in with the schools electrical grid and creates renewable energy.

The base of the turbine is filled with concrete 9ft. wide and 4ft. deep. It took some time for the concrete to cure before

they put up the wind turbine.

This is to show the kids that there is an alternative to burning coal to have electricity. The turbine doesn’t make any

emissions or smoke and is not battery operated.

“We have four separate electric bills that we pay monthly with an estimate total of over a $1000 each month,” said Diana

Wallace, HDS Chief School Administrator.

The turbine will lower the bill of the modular classroom it is hooked up to. The bill for that modular was estimated over

$100, but since it has been hooked up to the turbine, the bill has lowered by $60.

“This is a demonstration for renewable energy at the school,” said Snyder. “It also helps to lower the bill, but that is not

the reason; it’s the kids.”

“We want to use this as a cost analysis over the long term,” said Kevin Loughran, Gifted and Talented Education teacher

at Hopi Day School.

“Our schools don’t have this type of curriculum for this kind of technology and we want to introduce it to the kids,” said

Kendrick Lomayestewa, Director of Hopi Renewable Energy Office. “We want to spark their imaginations and hopefully

inspire them to pursue a career in these kinds of technology.”

The Grand Canyon Trust Renewable Energy Investment Fund helped with the cost of the wind turbine. The wind turbine

cost approximately $17,000, but cost the school $2,000.

The Grand Canyon Trust is an environmentally based organization out of Flagstaff.

“They are the reason everything happened and we have renewable energy in our backyard,” said Loughran.

Everyone who was involved in helping with project was very excited that it was finally up and ready for use. There were

some challenges that were out of their control, but were worth it as they saw it come to fruition.

Snyder said it looks great in the town and it has become an icon for the school.

Lomayestewa said he has been approached by several people asking what the turbine is and does.

“They ask if they could get one for their homes,” said Lomayestewa.

After the Renewable Energy Investment Fund depleted, Lomayestewa said he was approached by several schools after

seeing Hopi Day School’s wind turbine.

“The interest is there,” said Lomayestewa. “We just didn’t approach the right people when we should have spoken to the

teachers instead regarding these projects.”

Hopi Day School is the only school on the Hopi reservation that has a renewable energy project.

Loughran said he would like to give credit to Steve Lomadafkie, Greenhouse Mgr/Teacher of Moencopi Day School

who did all the research and found grants for these kinds of projects while trying to get a wind turbine for his greenhouse.

Lomadafkie is still waiting to get a wind turbine for Meoncopi Day School too.

The Hopi Tribes Renewable Energy Office, Office of Range Management, Hopi Day School GATE Program and the L-R: Cruz Kennedy-Silas Windmill Tech; Dianna

Grand Canyon Trust all made this project possible and Hopi Day School would like to thank all who were involved.

Wallace HDS CSA; Hale Kahe,Renewable Energy

The Grand Canyon Trust Renewable Energy Investment Fund helped to fund projects on Hopi such as the wind turbine Tech; Richard Secakuyva Sr. Windmill Tech; Kevin

at Hopi Day School, the Naatwanhoyum Farm Project: Solar water pump system, couple off grid solar system projects in Loughran HDS GATE Teacher; Daniel Snyder, PresHotevilla and a new project called the Sheep Dip Well north of Kykotsmovi Village. Westwind Solar also had a hand in these ident Westwind Solar and Kendrick Lomayestewa,

Dir. Hopi Renewable Energy. Front L-R: Tate Yoiwyprojects.

ma Sr., Windmill Tech and Craig Andrews, Windmill

“We enjoy working with the Hopi people,” said Snyder.

Tech

Snyder will maintain the wind turbine for two years and then the school will be able to maintain it themselves after.

Anyone can go online and see how much watts the turbine is putting out. The link was not available at press time.

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Hopi High School Bruins beat St. Michaels

Cardinals in Home Opener

Ryesa Howato makes a three pointer from the outside. Lady Bruins beat the

Lady Cardinals 59-44.

Wyatt Howard puts the Bruins up two points with a shot underneath the basket.

Bruins upset the Cardinals with a win 91-57.

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

tying the game at the second quarter.

At the half, Bruins led the game by 10 points, 41-31. Hopi Bruins Coach Baker said

it took the guys a while defensively to get into the game

“We struggle with what we were trying to do until we got the right five in there and

that’s when we started to play better,” said Baker.

Before today’s game, Baker said they had one day of practice on Monday and went

over plays they would run defensively.

“They caught us by surprise,” said Baker. “We’re lucky we got away with a win.”

Baker’s goal for the team is to find right five that will play together and then work the

other guys in, and win the games they are supposed to win. He said there will be some

games that will be challenging.

“We want to be somewhere in the top 24 to get a chance at going to state,” said Baker. “We have a tough schedule because we play a lot of Division III teams which are

the former 3A North teams.”

Coach said they still need a lot of work. He said they were out of position a lot and

the ball man beat them down.

“We need more execution on offense,” said Baker. “Tuba is a team that likes to play

ball and shoot and that’s what we need to work on for the next two days.”

The Bruins Basketball team will play the Tuba City Warriors on Tue., Dec. 2 at Tuba

City. Both coaches expect this to be rowdy game which one can expect from tow rival

teams. This will be Tuba City’s first game of the season.

Hopi High school is now a part of the Division III, Section I and will play against the

bigger schools such as Chinle, Page and Window Rock to name a few.

The Lady Bruins beat the Lady Cardinals 59-44 at home in their first basketball game

on Tues., Nov. 25 at the Bruin Den.

The Lady Bruins started the game with a strong lead when Ryesa Howato (24) scored

the first points with an additional 4 points from Hopi to create a strong lead.

The Lady Cardinals couldn’t get a handle on the ball as they made several turnovers

giving Hopi an advantage.

At the start of the second quarter, Hopi was up 20 - 6 St. Michael’s.

Lady Cardinals got back into the game in the 2nd quarter and caught up with Hopi when

Lady Cardinal Hunter Begaye (33) led her team back into the game scoring six points

At halftime the Bruins led by one point 28 – 27.

Lady Bruins Head Coach Wallace Youvella said his team came out fast and created

a tempo, but they got a little too comfortable and let St. Michael’s back into the game.

After the half, Lady Bruins recovered themselves and created a lead to end of the game.

Youvella said they have a lot of work to do, but improved from last year.

“Our team this year is a lot younger,” said Youvella. “Our goal is to get to the top of

our section as we have been sitting at the bottom.”

There are seven sophomores on the team, with three seniors and a couple juniors.

The next game is against Tuba City who is also their rivals. This will be Tuba’s first

game of the season and Youvella expects this to be a “rowdy” game that is expected

between rival teams.

“It’s always a great atmosphere when we play against Tuba City whether it’s at home

or away and I’m sure they will be ready for us and we need to be ready for them,” said

Youvella.

Whether they win or lose, Youvella expects his team to execute to the best of their

ability. During Thanksgiving break, Youvella plans to prepare the girls by working on

man to man defense, pressure defense, shooting, ball movement and protecting the ball.

The Lady Bruins overall goal for this season is to make it to state.

“It’s a lofty goal, but it can be done,” said Youvella. “The last time the team went to

state was six years ago. We have to get better at every game and practice.”

Ronald Laban (24) led the Hopi Bruins to a 91-57 victory against the Cardinals.

Laban averaged a total score of 41 points.

The Bruins had a slow start in the first quarter as the Cardinals gained a 14 point lead

until the Bruins full court press started picking up and started attacking the basket and

Hopi Resource Enforcement delivers turkey

baskets to needy families

HRES Officer Darren Talawepi and Officer Andrea Larios deliver a turkey basket

to a home in Kykotsmovi Village.

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

For the last two years the Hopi Resource Enforcement Service (HRES) Department

has delivered turkey baskets to families in need on the Hopi reservation.

HRES began their food drive on Halloween. They had a haunted house at their office

and the entry fee was a can of non-perishable food item. They received approximately

100 canned goods and non-perishable items and over $20 dollars.

They also received donations from Hopi Telecommunication Inc., Chairman Honanie and his wife, and all the staff, who donated funds and/or time.

HRES gave out a total of ten baskets; two were given to the Hopi Domestic Violence

program for two families they serve. The rest were given to families in Spider Mound,

Polacca, Mishongnovi, Shungopavi (2), Kykotsmovi, Moencopi and Tuba City.

“It was an emotional day for the staff as the recipients were shocked and then grateful

for the gift,” said LaVaun Dyer, HRES Police Administrator. “Some of the families had

lost a loved one, were missing someone or just needed the help.”

There were a couple of recipients who cried, but happy they received the turkey basket.

One recipient stated that he was surprised and very thankful because he was having

a hard time.

He said, “You only see law enforcement when something bad happens so this is a

welcoming sight. This is a good thing you all are doing.”

Dyer said it was also encouraging for the Officers to hear positive statements and

being thanked for their service.

HRES is extremely grateful to those who came to their food drive event on Halloween and brought more than one item to donate.

the flight simulator tour for the group. Lastly to Brigadier General Scott Pleus, Wing Commander, for allowing us to visit the base

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2014

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and the

warm hospitality

we received2,

from

the men

and women

stationed at Luke AFB. So if you ever see a pair of F-16 flying

above Hopi Land, it may be our two royalty logging flight time as they soar high into the “Wild Blue Yonder”.

Local News

* For information on requesting or inviting the two royalties for your events please contact:

Ms. Carey Onsae at (928) 380-2119 for Miss Hopi and her Royalty.



Geno Talas at (928) 734-2550 for Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess and her Attendant.



VETERANS CORNER

HJSHS Early Release

Dec. 3, 1pm

Hopi Jr/Sr High School will hold an early release professional development day on Dec.

3. Teachers will be in-serviced on the NWEA

Map Data Analysis. This day has been changed

from a regular day schedule. Students will be

released at 1 p.m.

For more information, telephone HJSHS at

738-5111.

HHS Bruin Winter

Sports Schedule

(L to R) Major Benjamin “Dingo” Lindsay, Post

#80 Princess, Miss Hopi, and Major Bailyn “Bull”

Beck.

(L to R) Post #80 Princess, Master Sergeant

Nathan La Rue, Sergeant Knight, and Miss Hopi.

Miss Hopi and Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess Visits Luke Air Force Base

Don’t be surprise one day if you see two F-16 fighter jets flying high in the clear blue skies above the Hopi mesas. On November

14, 2014, reigning Miss Hopi, Lexie James, and Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess, Brenda Dacawyma, were invited to attend the

Native American Heritage Luncheon at Luke Air Force Base (AFB), near Phoenix, AZ. Rounding out the Hopi contingent for the

visit was Ms. Jacqueline James, grandmother of Ms. James; Brendon and Gina Dacawyma, parents of Ms. Dacawyma; Mr. and

Mrs. Clark Tenakhongva and Ms. Diana Lucero.

Prior to the luncheon both royalties were treated to a special tour by visiting the 56th Training Squadron’s F-16 flight simulator that

trains fighter pilots from across the globe. Providing a short briefing on the flight simulator’s purpose was Major Bailyn “Bull”

Beck and accompanying him was Major Benjamin “Dingo” Lindsay, both instructor pilots at the flight simulator facility. A slide

presentation was conducted for safety and orientation before the honored guests were put into the flight simulator. As Major Beck

explained, the simulator was basically a $6 million dollar “x-box” video game.

After the briefing was conducted, both Ms. James and Ms. Dacawyma were escorted and assigned their flight simulator resembling

the cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet. Because of base security, photos were not allowed. Ms. James was given call sign “Viper 1”,

while Ms. Dacawyma was given call sign “Viper 2”. The simulator flights lasted 45 minutes and both royalties were given instructions by an instructor in another room communicating and monitoring them by actual use of pilot headsets on take-off; basic flying

skills using the flight controls; use of guns and missiles; and finally landing the jet. While the royalty were flying, the rest of the

Hopi group sat in an area where they observed on a big screen monitor both aircraft flying and listening to the instructor and royalty communicate with each other. As the group watched the monitor it took some time for the young “trainee pilots” to get familiar with the flight controls, but within a few minutes they were able to master the controls. They were given several scenarios to

use their armament (guns and missiles) to shoot down an enemy bomber and both successfully hit their aerial target. The monitors

were realistic in showing both aircraft flying it’s assigned routes and even displayed them flying through the Grand Canyon from

the pilots perspective. After flying their respective simulators, now it was time to return to base and safely land their jets. Both

“Viper 1” and “Viper 2” made several attempts to land, but crashed just short or wide of the runway. After learning their mistakes,

both royalties landed their jets successfully and thereby earned their “wings”. Judging from the smiles on Ms. James and Ms.

Dacawyma, they both enjoyed the flight simulator and wanted to fly again. However the next stop was the luncheon and the group

slowly made their way to the banquet location.

Each year the Department of Defense and all branches of the Armed Forces observes Native American Heritage Month in November and this year Luke AFB selected as their theme “Native Pride and Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Forever”. The luncheon began

with the posting of colors by the elite Luke AFB Honor Guard; opening prayer by the base chaplain and then lunch was served.

During the meal, the audience watched a slide show on the ten Hopi Code Talkers which also recognized other Native American

Code Talkers who served during World Wars I and II. After everyone was finished eating, Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess provided short opening comments and followed by Miss Hopi who also spoke briefly before introducing the main guest speaker, Mr.

Tenakhongva, to the stage. Both Royalties expressed to the audience their appreciation for attending the luncheon and receiving

the royal treatment from the base personnel. They also thanked the men and women in uniform for their honorable service in the

military as they protect and defend our nation. The Royalty also paid special recognition to the spouses and children for their sacrifice as they accompany their military family members stationed across the globe.

During his performance, Mr. Tenakhongva sang several Hopi songs and in-between the songs talked about Hopi cultural and the

role of Native Americans serving in the military. He highlighted that since most Native Americans attended strict military-style

Indian boarding schools most were able to adapt to military life when they served during World War II, Korean War and Vietnam

War, and later eras. Mr. Tenakhongva also emphasized native languages need to be learned by our young people at home and in

school, since this was the legacy of the Native American Code Talkers who helped win the war during World War II.

I would like to acknowledge and thank the Miss Hopi Committee and Lori Piestewa Post #80 for allowing their royalty to attend

the function at Luke AFB. Most importantly I extend my sincere appreciation to Master Sergeant Nathan La Rue for spearheading

12/2/14---HS Basketball Hopi @ Tuba City

3, 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm.

12/4/14---JH Basketball @ Tuba City Brdg.

4, 5, 6 & 7 pm.

12/4-6/14---HS Girls Basketball @ NGS Tourney (Page)

12/5-6/14---JH Basketball (JV) @ Kayenta Tourney.

12/5-6/14---HS Wrestling @ Pat Kenny Invite

(Holbrook)

12/6/14---JH Basketball (V) @ THT Tourney in Ft.

Defiance.

12/6/14---JH Wrestling @ Greasewood Multi.

12/8/14---HS Basketball HOPI vs. Rough Rock

4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm

12/9/14---HS Basketball Hopi @ Red Mesa

3, 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm.

12/10/14---HS Wrestling @ Tuba City Multi

12/11/14---HS Basketball HOPI vs. Pinon

12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, & 7:30 pm

12/11/14---JH Basketball Hopi @ KDLO (JV only)

4 & 5 pm.

12/12/14---JH Basketball HOPI vs. Red Mesa

3, 4, 5 & 6 pm.

12/12-13/14---HS Boys Basketball @ Window Rock

Tourney

12/12-13/14---HS Wrestling @ Peabody Invite (Kayenta)

12/12-13/14---JH Wrestling @ Peabody Invite (Kayenta)

12/15/14---HS Basketball Hopi @ Greyhills

12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, & 7:30 pm

12/15/14---JH Basketball HOPI vs. Chinle

4, 5, 6 & 7 pm.

12/16/14---HS Wrestling @ Northland Prep Multi

(Flagstaff)

12/18/14---JH Basketball HOPI vs. Ganado

4, 5, 6, & 7 pm.

12/18-20/14---HS Girls Basketball @ Winslow Winter

Classic

12/19-20/14---JH Basketball (V) @ KMS Tourney

(Kayenta)

and inviting the Hopi group to the luncheon. To Ms. Alma de Garriz (Awl-mana) for her gracious help in escorting and arranging

12/19-20/14---HS Wrestling @ Window Rock Invite

(Ft. Defiance)

the flight simulator tour for the group. Lastly to Brigadier General Scott Pleus, Wing Commander, for allowing us to visit the base

12/20/14---JH Wrestling @ THT Joe Droll (Ft. Defiance)

and the warm hospitality we received from the men and women stationed at Luke AFB. So if you ever see a pair of F-16 flying

above Hopi Land, it may be our two royalty logging flight time as they soar high into the “Wild Blue Yonder”.

* For information on requesting or inviting the two royalties for your events please contact:



Ms. Carey Onsae at (928) 380-2119 for Miss Hopi and her Royalty.



Geno Talas at (928) 734-2550 for Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess and her Attendant.

Underline – open to public

Sunday

First Rounds at Ganado or Kayenta, Finals at Ft. Defiance

Call for more information 928-734-7135 or 928-734-7137

Shungopavi Village - December 2014

Monday

Tuesday

Shopping @8a

Wednesday

Bazaar @10a – 6p

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Washing @8a

Bazaar @10a – 6p

STAND Leadership

for Teens @ HVMC

@10a – 2p

SISTER Prj @8:30a

KidCrafts @10a – 3p

OFFICE CLOSED

TeenSkills @1:30p

Bazaar @ 10a – 6p

Ginger Bread House

Entry Forms

due 12 noon

House Decorating

Entry Forms

due 12 noon

Toys for Tots @1p

@ Hopi Day School

OFFICE CLOSED 2-5p

OFFICE CLOSED

Shungopavi Village Admin will determine availability of space for public events.

First Mesa Village

Christmas Parade

and Bazaar

Dec. 13

Parade 10am

Bazaar 12 noon

House Decorating

Contest Judging - 6p

KidActivity @9aAfter Holiday

KidActivity @1p -4p

(L to R) Major

Benjamin

“Dingo”

Lindsay,

Post

(L to R) Post #80 Princess, Master Sergeant

Program 6:30p – 9p

noon

#80 Princess, Miss Hopi, and Major Bailyn “Bull”Teen Pregnancy Nathan La Rue, Sergeant Knight, and Miss Hopi.

Beck.

Ginger Bread House @10a

TeenSkills @1:30p

Judging - 8p

Regular – Shungopavi Residents ONLY

12/26-29/14---HS Basketball (B & G) @ Tournament of Champions

For information call

938-613-0909