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HOPI TUTUVENI

PO BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

Published by Flagstaff Publishing

Co. /AZ Daily Sun

1751 Thompson Street

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 24, No. 22

Kyelmuya

November

The Initiate

Moon

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Hopi

Boys Cross Country Team

win 27th consecutive Championship Title

This Month In

Hopi History

• Nov. 11, 1598: Juan de

Onate arrives at Hopi in

search of gold.

• Nov. 16, 1776: Franciscans arrive in Orayvi to

help against the Navajo.

• Nov. 20, 1863: Kit Carson seeks volunteers in

Orayvi.

• A.D. 900: Early Hopi

moving into Grand Canyon, Black Mesa and Little Colorado area.

• 1859: Mormons arrive

at Orayvi.

• A.D. 1100-1300: Ancestors begin moving to Hopi High School Bruins Cross Country Team proudly display their 27th State Championship Tropy. PHOTO by Elisa Casarez

Hopi Mesas because of

their 27th consecutive win, which of 56 points for the boys team. place in Division Four.

dependable springs.

By: Elisa Casarez

is a national and state record. The The Team consisted of seven runJaeda Honani, a sophomore at

Bruin Times Editor

race was run on a 3.1 mile race at ners: Steven Baker, Andre Denis, Hopi High, also took fourth during

Hopi High School boys cross Cave Creek Golf Course in Phoe- Tyrell Humeyestewa, DeWanye the girls Division Four race.

Laban, Andre Lucas, Jihad NodHopi girls scored 118 points out

country took first place at the Ar- nix on Nov. 5.

Andre Denis, a senior at Hopi man and Shaunanthony Pashano. of the 23 teams participating.

izona Interscholastic Association

The Hopi High School girls

Cross Country State Champion- High, took fourth place overall out

ship for Division Four. This was of 198 runners. Hopi had a score cross country team took second

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

of Events

11/17, 6p-9p: Public Presentaion On Cooperative

Agreement for Hunting Management. Contact Darren

Talayumptewa 928-734-3671

11/18, 5:30p-9p: FMYC

Family Movie Night

Contact 928-737-2799

Hopi Veterans Day celebrated Kerissa Ben crowned

on the Hopi Reservation

Lori Piestewa Post

#80 Princess

11/21, 12p: Turkey Trot

Hopi HealthCare Ctr

Info: 928-734-3432

11/23, Bazaar at Hopi Cultral

Center, for more information

Contact Marilyn June at

928-380-5644

11/24, No Medical Trans Serv.

928-737-6351 for details

11/25, 6:30-8p: Presentation

by Hopi Dept. of Education

Kykotsmovi Comm. Bldg

928-734-3543

Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess contestants (l-r) Kerissa Ben, Gretta Quotskuyva, Jada Pooyouma and

Shawuana Polequaptewa.

11/26-27, 9a-4pm: Xmas

BAZAAR “Christmas Inna

Hopiland” 928-734-3432

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

11/28, 8-4p: Equine First Aid

Moenkopi Comm. Ctr.

Info 505-786-4150

11/28, 12p: Turkey Trot

Upper Moenkopi Comm. Ctr.

11/30-12/1, 10a-3p

Community Yard Sale. Bring

your own tables and chairs.

Contact Marilyn June at 928380-5644 or 928-734-3432

12/2 -3, 2016 Hopi Agriculture Food Symposium, Fri. 2,

6p-8:30p

Sat. 7:30a-5p at FMES

Contact 928-734-2380

12/3, 9a-2p: 80’s Christmas

Parade at 12p Kykotsmovi,

AZ. Contact 928-734-2474

12/30 Deadline for Eighth

Annual Hopi Arts and Crafts

Festival Poster Contest. Contact 928-522-8675

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tututuveni

Veterans Day was celebrated at the Hopi Veterans

Memorial Center (HVMC)

with many fextivites.

Master of Ceremonies for

the event was Yvonne Sockyma, Navy Veteran and

Tim Nuvangyaoma, DJ at

KUYI Radio.

Posting of colors was performed by the Hopi Jr./Sr.

High School JROTC and

the National Anthem was

sung by Kalaila Namoki,

and opening prayer by Phillip Quochytewa Sr., Marine

Corp. veteran.

A ceremony for the POW/

MIA was presented by Sgt.

First Class Joseph DeLeon,

US Army, Ret. And Sgt. Karen Smiley, US Army, Veteran.

Special speakers were

Vice Chairman Alfred

Lomahquahu Jr., Marine

Corp. veteran, Miss Hopi

CiAnna Sakeva and the

Lori Piestewa Post #80

Princess and Attendants.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu thanked everyone for

supporting the veterans and

their families, “We should

be grateful we are living in a

great country and be good to

one another.”

Miss Hopi thanked all veterans for their service and

for being there to celebrate

“I don’t know what it’s

like to have a veteran in the

family because we don’t

have one,” said Sakeva

as she held on to a United

States flag as she spoke. “I

brought this flag in honor

of my brother in-law who

passed away. He did two

tours in Iraq when he passed

away. He left behind my sister, his wife and a little girl,

my niece.”

Major highlights of the

event was recognizing the

last five known Hopi veterans of World War II. Clark

Tenakhongva and Bruce Talawyma were given the task

of researching and identifying these individuals.

The World War II veterans are: Ira Sakienema, 100

years old, soon to be 101

on Nov. 20, is Eagle clan

from Hotevilla Village. After

serving in Europe he came

home and worked with the

U.S. Postal Service for 30

years. He was married to

Minnie (deceased) and they

had eight children together;

Belma, Zelda, Bonita, Jolane

and Dealva are living and the

other four have passed; Murray, Larry, Loman and Ruth.

Wayne Peesah, 94 years

old is Kachina clan of Walpi. He served in the U.S.

Air Force. He retired from

the Polacca Day School

where he worked as a custodian and bus driver.

Cont’d on P3

Kerissa Kiana Ben of

Hotevilla was crowned

the 2016-17 Lori Piestewa

Post #80 Princess; 1st Attendant is Shawuana Louise Polequaptewa and 2nd

Attendant is Jada Lyndsi

Pooyouma.

The girls competed in the

pageant on Nov. 9 at the

Hopi Day School gymnasium as they were judged on

written essays, presentation

and impromptu questions.

The judges who had the

tough job of choosing which

of the young girls would

represent the Hopi and local

Veterans were Michael Lomayaktewa of Shungopavi,

Theresa Silas of Polacca,

Beatrice Norton of Old

Oraibi, Monica Nuvamsa

of Shungopavi and Colleen

Lucero of Hotevilla.

The contestants were:

Shawana Louise Polequaptewa, 17 is Nu-

vawungwa (snow clan) of

Shungopavi; her parents

are Cindy Navasie and

Elrick Polequaptewa. She

is a senior at Hopi Jr./Sr.

High School (HJSHS) and

is in the JROTC.

Jada Lyndsi Pooyouma,

15 is Honwungwa (bear

clan) from the village of

Shungopavi; her parents

are Sonya Lomakema and

Darren Pooyouma. She is

a student at HJSHS and is

in the JROTC.

Gretta Alene Quotskuyva, 17 is Honanwungwa

(badger clan) from the village of Hotevilla; her parents are Olivia Dennis and

Lanceford Quotskuyva.

She is a student at HJSHS.

Kerissa Kiana Ben, 17

is Iswungwa (coyote clan)

from the village of Hotevilla; her parents are Gary

and Kathy Ben. She is a

student at HJSHS.

Cont’d on P3

2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Fourth Quarter Session

September 1, 2016 AGENDA

November 3, 2016 - Amendment #5

THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

STAFF

Director/

Managing Editor

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: September 1, 2, 3, 10, 21, 22, 23, 28, 2015

IX. Approval of Agenda- Approved 9/6/16

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. A.I. 113-2016 – To approve Employee Benefits Committee By-Laws

& Employee Benefits Trust Documents – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee,

Director, Office of Human Resources – TABLED

4. A.I. 116-2016 – To approve amendments/additions to Constitution &

By-laws of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairman,

Hopi Election Board – 11/10/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. A.I. 121-2016 – To provide emergency medical services to non-beneficiaries under Hopi- IHS contract – Author/Anthony Huma, Director, Hopi Emergency Medical Services – 11/8/16,1:30 pm

2. A.I. 122-2016 – To approve renovation, replacement and purchase

of new equipment for the Hopi Wellness Center and the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center – Author/Joyce Hamilton, Manager, Hopi

Wellness Center - 11/8/16 @ 2:30 p.m.

3. A.I. 125-2016 – To authorize the Office of Aging & Adult Services

to conduct and participate in a nation-wide Elder Needs Assessment – Author/Beatrice Norton, Director, Office of Aging & Adult

Services - 11/10/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

4. A.I. 126-2016 – To authorize the Chairman to enter into a gaming

compact with the State of Arizona – Author/Herman G. Honanie,

Chairman, The Hopi Tribe - 11/8/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

5. A.I. 127-2016 - To accept Grant award from the Department of Justice, Violence Against Women - Tribal Governments Program, for

three (3) years – Author/Pasculita Quochytewa, Acting Coordinator/Victim Advocate, Hopi Domestic Violence Program - 11/8/16

@ 10:30 a.m.

6. A.I. 128-2016 – To approve Memorandum of Agreement between

Northern Arizona University, Cline Library and the Hopi Tribe,

Hopi Cultural Preservation Office – Author/Stewart Koyiyumptewa,

Archivist, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office- 11/10/16, 2:30 pm

XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. allotment) *Required 4 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 * - 11/10/16 @ 10:30 a.m.

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, 3:30pm COMPLETE

13. Investment Committee *

14. Health/Education Committee *

15. Budget Oversight Team – Update on recommended FY 2017

General Fund Budgets – 11/9/16 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

16. Report on status of Hopi Tribal Housing Authority projects

Sandy Whitehair, HTHA Board of Commissioners 11/7/16, 3:30pm

XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

1. Audit Team

2. Fire Designee (2)

3. Election Board – Alternate (2) 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 – Interviews - 11/9/16 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

6. Deputy Revenue Commissioner (1) vacancy– Interviews COMPLETE

XIV. OTHER

1. Discussion on BIA Law Enforcement Service’s Scope of Work

– Joseph Brooks, Special Agent in Charge, BIA Office of

Justice Services and Jamie Kootswatewa, Chief of Police, BIA

Hopi Agency - 10/27/16 @ 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. – To be

Rescheduled

2. Presentation on economic development – Robert Fragua, Red

Wind Group – 11/7/1610:30 - 3:30pm

XV. ADJOURNMENT

COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS

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 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project – Tribal Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael

Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation 10/3/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. A.I. 110-2016 – Authorization to utilize Tribal Lands for economic purposes consistent with I-40 Corridor Study – Author/

Chuck Thompson, CEO, HTEDC - 9/22/16, 10:30am APPROVED

9. A.I. 111-2016 – To sanction Hopivewat Task Team – Author/Leigh

Kuwanwisiwma, Director, CPO 10/3/16, 1:30pm APPROVED

10. A.I. 112-2016 – To support planning, fundraising & construction of “HOPIVEWAT RESOURCE LEARNING CENTER” –

Author/Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, CPO – 10/3/16 @ 2:30

p.m. - APPROVED

11. A.I. 114-2016 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications for Hopi Tribal membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director/Enrollment Office - 9/22/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED

12. A.I. 115-2016 – To move Elbin Estate Gift of $487,612.40

from the Hopi Tribe to the Hopi Education Endowment Fund holding account – Author/Albert T. Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative - 10/27/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED

13. A.I. 117-2016 – To approve Special Land Use Assignment on

Hopi Partitioned Lands - Yuwehloo Pahki Community Development Tract – Author/John Hawkins, CSA, Yuwehloo Pahki Community - 10/4/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – APPROVED

14. A.I. 118-2016 – To extend the Capital Outlay purchase deadline of September 30, 2016 for IT projects funded through the 2016

Capital Outlay budget and CTGP 638

Contract – Author/Jerolyn Takala, Director, Information Technology - 10/5/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED

15. A.I. 119-2016 – To approve and accept the Partnership For

Success Scope of Work, Budget, MOU and IGA – Author/Lavern

Dallas, Director, BHS - 10/27/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

16. A.I. 120-2016 – To approve Lease Agreement for Keams Canyon Sewage Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant – Author/Wendell Honanie, Superintendent, Hopi Agency - 10/27/16 @ 3:30

p.m. – APPROVED

17. A.I. 123-2016 – To approve Hopi Education Endowment Fund

to enter into updated investment management contracts with Merrill Lynch – Author/LuAnn Leonard, Director, HEEF - 10/25/16 @

2:30 p.m. - APPROVED

18. A.I. 124-2016 – Approval to utilize the remaining allocated

balance of Capital Outlay funds approved for Office of Information Technology – Author/Jerolyn Takala, Director, Office of Information Technology - 10/25/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED

COMPLETED REPORTS

1. Update report on Lomayesva case – Karen Pennington, Deputy

General Counsel – 10/4/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

2. Report on Hopi Tribe’s equipment to be placed on the Cellular

One Tower at Antelope Mesa & update on Cellular One Tower

Lease – Micah Loma’omvaya, Realty Officer, ORES - 10/26/16 @

10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Office Manager

Vera Lomakema

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

The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. A full

name, complete address and

phone number is required

to verify authenticity of the

author. Anonymous letters

will not be printed. The

Tutuveni reserves the right

to edit for clarity and may

decline to print Letters that

are potentially libelous and

slanderous. Letters should

be limited to 500 words and

may be may be sent to:

Louella Nahsonhoya

Director/Managing Editor

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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OTHER COMPLETE

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

4. Introduction of Miss Hopi 2016-17 Cianna Sakeva - 9/6/16 @

9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

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

Lowe, Tribal Attorney - 9/7/16 @ 9:45 a.m. - COMPLETE

6. Discussion re: Clarification on Supervisory authority over Sergeant-at-Arms – Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary - 9/7/16 @

9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

7. Explanation on organization of potential claims re: Peabody

Western Coal Co. Bankruptcy Case – James Burghhardt, - 9/21/16

– 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon - COMPLETE

8. Discussion – Acting Chief Judge’s Merit Increment – Kathryn

Kooyahoema, Court Administrator/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice

Chairman, The Hopi Tribe - 9/21/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

9. Discussion – Hopi Resource Enforcement Services Scope of Work

Virgil Pinto/Roger Tungovia - 9/21/16, 3:30pm COMPLETE

10. Discussion with Office of Real Estate Services on all current

leasing issues and projects – Micah Lomaomvaya, Director, ORES

- 9/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

11. Discussion on Status of Gaming Task Team – Hopi Tribal

Council – 10/3/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

12. Review & discussion of Hopi Tribe’s current Organizational

Chart – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman, The Hopi Tribe

- 10/4/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE Introduction of Grand

Canyon Superintendent Christine Lehnertz – Herman G. Honanie,

Chairman - 10/24/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

13. Work session on priorities of Tribal Council Committees and

Land Commission – Hopi Tribal Council - 10/24 – 25/2016 @

10:30 – 5:00 p.m. each day - COMPLETE

14. Discussion re: Zuni Salt Lake Preservation and Improvements

– Carleton Bowekaty, Councilman, Pueblo of Zuni - 10/26/16 @

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE

15. Discussion re: Appropriation of $1.5 million for Hopi Route

60 Low Mountain Road – Nada Talayumptewa, Chairperson, Hopi

Transportation Committee - 10/25/16, 1:30pm COMPLETE

TRIBAL COUNCIL

Herman G. Honanie

CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

VICE CHAIRMAN

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

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

Albert T. Sinquah

Wallace Youvella Sr.

Dale Sinquah

Celestino Youvella

Village of Mishongnovi

Vacant

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 3

Cumulative Environmental Effects on Hopi

Open House and Environmental Health Fair

Lori Joshweseoma, Director

Department of Health and HumanServices

On November 2, 2016,

the Hopi Department of

Health & Human Services

and Hopi Environmental

Protection Office held an

open house and environmental health fair to let the

Hopi people know about

a new project the two programs are working on in

partnership with the University of Arizona (U of

A). The project is entitled

“Cumulative Environmental Effects: the Hopi Environmental Health Project.”

The main idea behind the

environmental fair was to

show case the new outdoor

and indoor air quality monitoring equipment purchased

through the project and to

share what the monitors

are capable of doing. In-

cluded in this fair was to

begin communicating to the

public how the project will

work within the community.

The Hopi Tribe has been

without an air monitor for

several years and the opportunity to work with the

U of A will allow the environmental program to obtain information on current

outdoor and indoor air quality to help assess potential

adverse exposures to the

Hopi people. The information gathered will be used to

develop tribal environmental and health policies for a

sustainable future. Ninety

(90) homes will be randomly selected and homeowners

will be given the consent

opportunity to participate

in the project. Indoor air

quality will be tested twice,

once during the winter season and another during the

summer season. This initial

testing will allow the team

to assess the overall findings to see what the major

concerns are, that may impact one’s health in a home

environment.

There will also be several

focus groups conducted on

Hopi to identify environmental concerns the Hopi

people have. These focus

group sessions will begin

in the New Year and will

be conducted in first, second and third mesa areas.

Those who are interested in

participating with the group

should contact the Hopi

Health Department.

A Community Advisory Board (CAB) has been

working alongside the two

programs to provide input

to the overall process of

the project. The goal is to

obtain as much information from the community

to make sure that the project is addressing what the

needs are of the community.

Since the approval of Resolution A.I. 086/H -082-2016

in August, the team has

been meeting and working

together to plan, develop

and prepare for the project.

The team is ready to begin

the second phase which is

the recruitment of homes

and begin making contact

with home owners.

The health and environmental programs would like

to thank the community for

great attendance in this important event. For more

information on the project,

you may contact Gayl Honanie at 734-3632 or Lori

Joshweseoma at 734-3401.

Tewa Community Building Burglarized

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Sometime between 4 p.m., Saturday

Nov. 5 and 7a.m., Monday Nov. 7, the

Tewa Community Building was broken into and vandalized.

Facility Manager Claude Pahona

said he arrived at 7:45 a.m. and came

through the main entrance of the building and noticed a door knob on the

floor. He immediately checked the entire building as he normally does and

noticed the back door to the commons

area was open. The door was forcibly

open with what Pahona believes to be

a crowbar and he immediately called

the Hopi BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) Police to report the break-in.

Pahona notified Phyllis Wittsell,

Tewa Community Service Administrator (CSA) who was on her way to

work; when she arrived she assessed

the damage before an officer arrived.

The BIA Officer took photos but

couldn’t take any fingerprints because

they don’t have the equipment for it.

Since Wittsell requested fingerprinting

of the scene, the officer borrowed fingerprinting equipment from Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES)

who responded.

Wittsell was too emotional and in

disbelief that someone could do this

and could not begin to tell what the estimated cost of damage was going to be.

“This is personally devastating,”

said Wittsell. “This village has been

and is still going through a lot. With

the budget cuts, the Board will have to

identify funds for the repairs. This will

indefinitely affect some of the services

we provide to the community.”

Pahona said all of the damaged

doors were specially ordered from Bernalillo, NM which cost $200 each. The

door and door frames on a majority of

the offices and back entrance where the

perpetrators came through was damaged beyond repair. The door knobs

were broken off the doors as well.

“It looks like they may have used a

crow bar to get into the building,” said

Pahona who became upset and emotional.

“I feel like I’ve been attacked personally and it hurts me. I have worked

hard to keep this building up to par.”

Pahona said he can’t believe these

people would do this to a building that

provides services to the community,

and not just Tewa village members.

There was damage to all of the administrative offices which was ransacked as the thieves went through

all of the drawers and cabinets. The

thieves broke into every cash box in

each of the offices and the two safes

inside the accountants’ office.

Carlton Timms, Youth Coordinator

said he noticed several things missing

from his from office; a 45” Vizio flat

screen television, a Power Point projector and an older model Dell laptop.

Timms was going to return the television because there was crack on the

top middle of the screen. As of press

time he couldn’t tell if there was anything else missing from his office as

they were told to stay out until the fin-

gerprinting.

In addition to the items missing

from Timms office, Wittsell was also

missing her new laptop as well.

Timms said the items that were

taken are used to provide services to

the community and for movie nights

which draws large crowds.

“This feels like an insult to us because the village has been through so

much and maybe this will finally get

the Hopi Tribe Realty Office to push

the Service Line Agreements (SLA)

through so we can get electricity,” said

Wittsell.

“The SLA’s were recently approved

to get water, telephone line and electricity but is still being delayed.”

Timms and Pahona said this motivates them to be stronger. Although it

will hinder services they both agreed

to be proactive.

“What goes around comes around,”

said Timms. “We are not defeated.”

Pahona said he feels sorry for the

individual’s families and this will only

make the village of Tewa stronger.

“What they did to us hurts; I’m mad

and upset, but I’m not going to take it

personally,” said Pahona.

Wittsell said this will affect some of

the activities and services they provide

to the families of Tewa village for a

short time or until they can properly

secure the building again.

“We need to respect one another,”

said Wittsell. “We need to come together as a community and look out

for one another.”

Army. He worked and lived most of

his life in Moenkopi. He was also a

recipient of the Purple Heart.

“These veterans didn’t have the

modern technology, the equipment

as today’s military,” said Tenakhongva. “These guys were real ground

pounders. They didn’t have the luxury of getting on trucks; they suffered

out there in the trenches, in the cold

European trenches.”

These individuals were recognized

for their service and were presented

with a gift of a vest and World War

II Veterans cap. The vests were sewn

by Ann Tenakhongva.

There was also a Polynesian dance

performed by the Teutupe family of

Shungopavi and singing by the Blue

Bear Drum group.

Veterans who attended the event

were given some military surplus.

Winners of the Veterans parade

sponsored by the Miss Hopi Committee were given gift certificates.

5th place: Winslow High School

Royalty - $25 gift certificate.

4th place: Hopi Elections Office $50 gift certificate.

3rd place: Hotevilla Bacavi Community School Royalty - $50 gift

certificate.

2nd place: Hopi Jr./Sr. High School

Royalty - $75 gift certificate.

1st place: HJSHS JROTC - $100

gift certificate.

Veterans Day from P1

Clarence Lomayestewa, 94 years

old is Snow clan from Shungopavi. Lomayestewa served in the U.S.

Army; after serving his country he

worked as a heavy equipment operator and raised a large family of eight.

His son Lawrence Koyayesva and

Clarenda Lomayestewa represented their father who was not able to

make it to the event.

Peter Nuvamsa Jr., 90 years old

is Snow clan of Shungopavi who

served in the U.S. Army. He worked

at Shungopavi Day School and Second Mesa Day School as custodian,

from which he retired

Paul Tsimoga, of Bacavi is married at Moenkopi served in the U.S.

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Post #80 Princess from P1

The Post #80 Princess

and Attendants will be

cultural ambassadors of

the American Legion Lori

Piestewa Post #80, Hopi

Veterans, Military and their

family members.

The Post #80 Princess

and Royalty program was

in a brief hiatus since its initial start in the late 1990’s

and was revived in 2012.

Since its revival, there have

been seven young Hopi

girls who have held the title

of Princess and Attendants

performing at numerous

veterans’ events state wide.

It was stated that the attendance at the pageant was

one of the biggest they had

seen since the pageant has

started again.

Eugene Talas, Adjutant

of the Lori Piestewa Post

#80 said he would like to

thank former Miss Hopi’s

Lexie James and Auri Roy

for putting the pageant together, along with Otelli

Honanie and Sandra Ovah.

“They did a wonderful

job of putting together the

pageant and making it a

success,” said Talas.

The outgoing princess

and her attendants; Betty

Dewakuku, Kalaila Namoki

and Brennyn Masawytewa

put together a speech and

presentation of their reign.

Dewakuku said she enjoyed her reign as the Lori

Piestewa Princess and it

was very memorable.

“The support we got and

the people we met made the

year memorable,” said Dewakuku. “I was able to get

out of my comfort zone and

was able to get confident to

speak in front of crowds.”

She wished the Princess

and her attendants the best

and to present themselves

respectfully because people

will look up to them and

watch everything they do.

The Princess and her attendants made their first

public appearance in the

Veterans Day Parade on Fri.

Nov. 11, and will participate in the Winslow Christmas parade on Nov. 19.

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COMMUNITY NEWS |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Second Mesa Day School Bobcats Qumyintewa and Bacone Warriors

XC Team win Championship title

flag football and cross country

L-R: Jan Balsom, Deputy Chief, Grand Canyon Science and Resource Manage

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

The Second Mesa Day

School Bobcats took 3rd

place at the Navajo County Jr. High JV Football

League Friday, Oct. 28 in

Holbrook.

1st round was played

against Wide Ruins which

they won with a score of

40-0.

2nd round they played

against Dilkon and lost by

a score of 38-22.

They then played for

3rd place in the conference against Little Singer

School and took 3rd place

with a score of 66-34.

Bobcats, Dillon & Arion Sahneyah received

All-Tourney tropheys.

Coach for the SMDS

football team is Lloyd

Joshweseoma.

The Second Mesa Pee

Wee and JV girls and boys

Cross Country teams also

brought home 4 first place

winning trophies from

their last invitational at

Seba Dalkai.

Congratulations to the

Second Mesa Bobcats!!

HHS Journalism class attends

Press Association conference

By Janissa Lahaleon

Bruin Times Staff

A trip to Tempe for the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association was fun and

interesting. Even the drive to Tempe was

fun. The sessions I attended were my favorite part of the conference. I enjoyed

and learned a lot from them.

The first session I attended was “Extreme Editing.” The instructor for that session was Lisa Baker. She had us introduce

ourselves. There were a variety of schools

and students at that specific session. Everyone in that room wanted to learn more

about writing editorials or improving their

skills. Almost all the students were a part

of their school’s newspaper. In that session, everyone worked on an exercise for

writing editorials. After finishing that, we

talked about how the writing could be improved. This session was interesting and

informative.

The second session I attended was, “

Starting young shouldn’t be scary.” The

presenter for that session was Alexa Tieu.

She made the session fun and entertaining. Tieu talked about how it all started

for her and the outcome of becoming a

professional journalist. She also included her experiences and how it got her to

where she is now. She is now known as a

“young successful” woman and she loves

what she does, career-wise. She gave us

a lot of motivation and inspiring words. I

think that everyone in her session enjoyed

it because I did.

The next interesting event was the

awards. There were a lot of awards given

and I was surprised that three were given

to Hopi High Students. The two students

that received recognition were Storm Tso

and Krienne Pahovama. Tso received

two awards and Pahovama received one

award. It motivated some if us to enter for

the awards next year.

Overall the trip was fun and I enjoyed

it a lot. I am fortunate to have gone and

experienced this event. I thank Hopi High

media teacher Stan Bindell for taking me.

Greetings

from Kids

Korner

Vanessa Nutumya

Childcare Provider

stated that drugs are bad

The months are passing for their body as well as

by quickly. We are look- everybody. There are a toing forward to the next few tal of 68 children currently

months leading into the enrolled in Kids Korner.

Kids Korner is open to

New Year.

Our “Friendly Ghosts” children ages one to sevin Kids Korner are work- en years old and we enjoy

seeing new faces in Kids

ing on different types of

crafts and activities. The

crafts and activities are

planned accordingly with

the theme of each month. A

few examples of the crafts

the children have completed so far are the Letter M

craft, the Letter E book,

Pumpkin Life Cycle, and

matching the leaves to the

tree activity. It’s nice seeing how well the children

enjoy making crafts and

doing activities.

Not only do the children

work on crafts, they also

learn about different things

such as hand washing and

how important it is. The

children sang the “ABC’s”

song while washing their

hands. This allows the

children to get a thorough

hand wash and wash away

the germs. The childcare

providers will help the

children if they need help

and observe as they are

learning. Another thing the

children learned about is

drugs; that they are bad for

your body. One of the children mentioned each name

of his family members and

Qumyintewa (3rd from R) and Bacone Warriors pose for Championship photo

PHOTO: Courtesy of Donovan Gomez

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

Iverson Qumyintewa, is undoubtedly

proud of his former running mates - the

Hopi Bruins Cross Country Team on their

recent win of the 27th straight Championship title (Qumyintewa ran on the 25th

and 26th Hopi XC championship team

and continues his running in college).

Qumyintewa, who now attends Bacone

College in Oklahoma and is on the varsity

Cross Country team, is also delighted that

the Bacone Warriors won their division

Cross Country Championship. The Bacone

Warriors beat the Oklahoma City University in the Sooner Athletic Conference Cham-

pionship. OCU had won the Championship

in the last three consecutive years.

His family from Mishongnovi Village,

who are his biggest fans and supporters,

journeyed to Oklahoma to see the run and

said, “We just got back from Oklahoma

to see Iversen run – he’s on the varsity

XC team for Bacone College. We are

very proud of him and want to encourage all our young people to try their best.

We’re proud of both Hopi High School

and Bacone College!”

The Hopi Tribe is proud of Qumyintewa and his contributions to the Bacone

College Warriors Cross Country Team.

Nahongvita Iverson!

Hotevilla-Bacavi Community

School H.E.A.L Cross Country

By: Pam Ovah, Coach

Hotevilla-Bacavi Community School

Korner. There is no charge

to use the facility, so stop

by and fill out an application, and Get fit! We’ll

Sit! Hours of operation are

Monday-Thursday, 12:00

p.m.-7:00 p.m., closed on

Fridays and holidays.

The 2016 Cross Country Season was a fun filled learning experience for the team.

They participated in the meets throughout Hopi. Some of the athletes had their first

experience of competitive running and were amazed at what all took place. As time

went by, and with much practice they all improved and enjoyed the experience! We

were fortunate to have the Hopi Wellness Center Fitness Instructors: OT Honanie,

Andrea Siow assist us with the fundamentals of running . The athletes enjoyed every

bit of the training . As hard as it was, the team still overcame another hurdle. We

want to especially give a Big Thank-You to all the parents, staff and community

members who came out to give us amazing support and provided transportation to

their students when needed. Also, kudos to the coaches, Mr. Antonio Ramirez, Mrs.

April Honahnie, Ms. Veldina Roy and Ms. Pam Ovah. We are looking for to the next

Cross Country season. We proud of all of our athletes. They represented HBCS well;

as did the managers. Alvin Honanie and Lucy Polingyumptewa did an excellent job

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 5

Terri Honanie

November is American By:

Diabetes Prevention

Educator

Diabetes Month

Here are some tips to cook healthier

meals by making replacements or changing your cooking methods. Many of the

extra calories and unhealthy fats come

from the excess oil that is used when

cooking meals. Many of the healthy

nutrients and vitamins are also lost in

the cooking process. By making small

adjustments to your cooking methods

you can still have the same tasty food.

Instead of frying, try cooking your

meals by broiling, microwaving, baking, roasting, steaming or by grilling.

Try to avoid frying your food in lots

of oil, lard or butter. The high temperature used in frying can produce toxins such as amines, acrylamides and

sulphur compounds. Throw away old

frying oil and grease, the reheated oil/

grease can destroy the good antioxidants in the food you are preparing.

IT IS OK to use some fat when cooking!

Use oil that is high in unsaturated fats.

Unsaturated fats are the good fats and

come from plant sources such as nuts and

seeds for example olive, peanut, safflower, sunflower, soybean, corn, flaxseed and

coconut oils. Cooking sprays are great

to use as well when only a small amount

of oil is needed in a recipe or meal. Use

just enough oil to coat your pan or use

the recommended amount if you are

cooking from a recipe. Many of the oils

mentioned are tasty and can be used to

flavor your food in a variety of ways.

A final tip for you is to check your pots

and pans. We all have that favorite pan that

we cook in, but is it starting to get food

stuck to it, making you use more oil/grease

to coat when cooking? Invest in purchasing nonstick pots and pans that are coated

in protective synthetics which will help

you use less oils/grease when cooking.

The Hopi Special Diabetes Program

staff is available to host cooking demos

and introduce you to new healthy recipes. If you have any questions or want

to know more about upcoming events at

The Hopi Wellness Center or The Hopi

Veteran’s Memorial Center, please visit

our webpage at http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/

tribal-services/department-of-community-health-services/hopi-wellness-center/

upcoming-events/ or you can call (928)

734-3432 for more information.

“Moving the Nation” for

Diabetes Awareness Month

Jessica Quamahongnewa

Hopi Special Diabetes Prevention Educator

Greetings to everyone! It

was just yesterday that we

were getting ready to begin

a new school year, and here

we are; ready to continue on

through the month of November to educate our community! We hope this finds

everyone doing their best

to better manage diabetes;

where others may be struggling to come to terms with

diabetes.

Knowledge is

powerful! To gain the most

benefit, knowledge must

be translated into practice.

November being Diabetes Awareness Month, the

Hopi Special Diabetes Program is here and ready to

bring diabetes education to

you to assist in improving

and empowering our communities on understanding

and living with diabetes.

As Hopi people, we

have all seen how diabetes affects our lives and

our communities. Our focus for the future needs to

be on prevention, and we

now have the proof that

we have the power to prevent diabetes by making

modest lifestyle changes

which include healthy eating, adequate exercise, and

modest weight loss. The

rate of new cases of diagnosed diabetes in the United States has decreased,

but the numbers are still

high. More than 29 million

Americans are living with

diabetes, and 86 million

are living with prediabetes,

a serious health condition

that increases a person’s

risk of type 2 diabetes and

other chronic diseases.

The diabetes world, to

improve over-all health

and well-being, is forever

changing, and for the month

of November, the Hopi

Special Diabetes Program

will be out in the various

communities with community presentations on

Ways to Prevent T2 (Type

2 diabetes). We’ve got Turkey Trots, a day of Rodeo

fun with our Qua’ah’s and

So’oh’s, and a Hopi Cookbook presentation scheduled! Whew! What are we

not doing for the month of

November! We’re excited,

and are looking forward to

being out and about to educate about this disease. The

education is also for those

who care for someone with

this condition. The goal is

for you to better understand

ways to manage Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes.

For more information call

the Hopi Special Diabetes

Program at (928) 734-3432.

2016 Diabetes Awareness Activities

2016 Diabetes Expo held on Nov. 7

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

In recognition of Diabetes Awareness

month the Hopi Special Diabetes program

hosted the 2016 Diabetes Expo on Nov. 07

at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center.

The event line up included several presenters such as Steven Pattea, Ann Collier, Prescott

Youth Camp attendees and several cooking

demonstrators such as Teresa Kulpinksi, Iva

Honyestewa and Susan Sekaquaptewa.

The event also included fitness sessions

from Sensei Andy, Ute Indian Tribe: Painted Horse Diabetes Program, and the Native

American Fitness Council.

Master of Ceremonies were Leon Nuvayestewa Sr. and Beatrice Norton who kept

the momentum going throughout the expo

and giving factual information on diabetes.

Many local, state and county resources

had booths where they educated families

and individuals on their programs and the

importance of good health.

Felicia Mata, Hopi Women’s, Infants and

Children (WIC) program spoke of diabetes

and breastfeeding. She said some mothers

feel it’s unsafe for them to breastfeed because they have diabetes and think they will

pass it on to their babies.

“They are not at risk of giving their baby’s diabetes and its actually better and

healthier for the mothers to breastfeed their

babies,” said Mata.

Mata said they have seen an increase of

babies and children with digestive problems

and they do not know what may be causing it

which requires them to give special formula.

Chelsea Kidd of the Ute Indian Tribe:

Painted Horse Diabetes Program traveled

all the way from Ft. Duchesne to be a part

of the Hopi Diabetes Expo said she liked

the event and the energy during the event.

They host exercise activities and physical

fitness classes for its community members.

They also have a 100 mile club and every

person who completes their miles receives

a pair of Nike N7 shoes.

The cooking demonstration was a big hit

for attendees as Honyestewa made a tradi-

tional dish of blue cornmeal marbles with

öngatoki, annual salt weed.

Honyestewa said she has incorporated a

lot traditional plants into her diet and urged

everyone to do the same because it helps

with high blood pressure and diabetes.

Sekaquaptewa brought with her vegetables she grew in her garden; leeks, kale,

potatoes, carrots, onions, chilies, tomatoes

and much more.

She said she harvested many pounds of vegetables and still hasn’t weighed everything.

She made leek and potatoes soup for her cooking demonstration and gave away some kale.

Motivational speaker Pattea is Hopi/

Yavapai from the village of Old Oraibi and

currently lives in Ft. McDowell. He has

Type 2 diabetes; when he found out, he said

he was in denial.

“I had to learn about it and deal with it,”

said Pattea.

His motivation is being a father and a

grandfather. He educated himself on diabetes and got in the habit of looking at the

labels, especially for the words “genetically

engineered”.

“You have to have faith, hope, music and

culture,” said Pattea. “Always strive to do

the best we can.”

He told everyone to follow these three

simple rules: always learn, always keep

yourself motivated and love yourself.

Valerie Nuvayestewa, Diabetes Prevention Educator said feels the expo was well

attended, but does not have the exact count

of how many people attended.

“Last year we had the expo during the

day and this year we thought we would

have it during the evening since many people are off work and can attend with their

families,” said Nuvayestewa.

She added they will be hosting other activities throughout the month of November to recognize National Diabetes Awareness month.

She encouraged everyone to go out and

exercise and look out for of their activities

within the community.

NOV

16th

Community Diabetes Education

“Energy In, Energy Out”

Upper Moenkopi Community Building

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

NOV

17th

So’oh & Qua’ah Day

“Rodeo Day”

Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

NOV

21st

Turkey Trot

Hopi Health Care Center

12:00 p.m. - 1 and 2 Mile Run/Walk

NOV

21st

Community Diabetes Education

“Track Your Activity”

Kykotsmovi Community Center

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

NOV

28th

Turkey Trot

Upper Moenkopi Community Building

12:00 p.m. - 1 and 2 Mile Walk/Run

NOV

30th

Hopi Cookbook Presentation

First Mesa Youth Center

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hopi Social Services Trunk or Treat

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Social Services

Program held a Trunk or

Treat on Halloween in front

of their offices in Polacca; a

free event for everyone.

Eva Sekayumptewa, Director of Social Services said the

idea of a Trunk or Treat was

that of a 12 year old boy who

is in the Foster Care program.

“He was feeling lonesome

and missed his family, and

wanted to do something with

other children in the program,” said Sekayumptewa.

The boy (identity withheld

for confidentiality reasons)

wanted a haunted house,

but because it was late notice to plan a haunted house,

Sekayumptewa and her staff

came up with the idea of a

Trunk or Treat.

“We reached out to tribal

programs and law enforcement to be a part of this

event,” said Sekayumptewa.

“And since we don’t have

funds to purchase decorations, the staff used their own

money or donated.”

The staff made a list of

things they needed and

pitched-in to make the event

possible; the local country

band “Sun Fire” was also invited to the event.

Families were treated to a

free meal of hotdogs, chips

and beans; and children had

their chance at winning a

pickle by participating in the

pickle walk.

The Social Service staff

was divided up into teams

and each team decorated a

program vehicle, along with

other programs such as the

Hopi Department of Public

Safety and Emergency Services, Hopi Emergency Medical Services and the Hopi

Tewa Women’s Coalition to

End Abuse.

Within the first hour of

starting the Trunk or Treat,

many vehicles started to

come through almost causing

a traffic jam, but with the assistance from Walpi security

it was controlled.

Sekayumptewa said she

was happy to see the smiles

on the children as they came

by with their parents, “Even

the parents looked like they

were having a great time.”

She said they wanted the

event to be positive because

they are often viewed negatively for taking children

from their home and families.

“Splitting families is not

our mission, our goal is make

sure children are safe,” said

Sekayumptewa.

The idea of the Trunk

or Treat has been trending

on the reservation as many

organizations have hosted

them over the past week;

Sekayumptewa said its much

safer than having to go from

house to house because you

don’t know what is behind

that closed door.

“You never know what

kind of condition the person

is in behind that door,” said

Sekayumptewa. “It’s just a lot

safer to have the Trunk or Treat

because it’s out in the open.”

Sekayumptewa said she

would like to thank her staff

for their commitment to the

children they serve and sacrificing their time they could

be at home with family.

Active Shooter drill implemented at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Just before school started on the morning of

Nov. 2, a student of Hopi Jr./Sr. High School

(HJSHS) walked into the cafeteria where students were having breakfast and opened fire.

As many as 13 students were reported injured

while others escaped unharmed. The school

was immediately put on lockdown and law

enforcement was called to neutralize the situation and evacuate the building.

Fortunately, this was only a scenario of

the ‘Active Shooter Exercise’ that took place

at HJSHS. Several local and County organizations participated in the drill to prepare

and make improvements in their emergency

responses, should an actual incident occur.

Velleda Sidney, Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Coordinator with

the Hopi Department of Public Safety and

Emergency Services (DPSES) said the exercise took almost a year to come to fruition.

“We began the tabletop discussion in December of last year and since that time we

have been coordinating the exercise,” said

Sidney. “Preparation for the exercise included a lot of training and exercises on behalf

of the planning team and the school. The

school had evacuation and lockdown drills.”

The goal of the exercise is to have HJSHS

engage in an active shooter drill to practice

their protocols when going into a lockdown and

evacuation mode; which includes calling 911

and reporting an active shooter in the school.

Not only was the exercise for the school,

but those involved in responding to an emergency situation. The exercise focused on

response time and recovery efforts of law

enforcement and emergency responders.

Garland Navakuku, HJSHS Lead Facilities

said the exercise was something they have

been trying to work on over the years and with

the help of Sidney it has finally been done.

“With this exercise we know there is a lot

that needs to be done as far as corrective action,” said Navakuku.

The exercise was played out in front of

observers who were invited and given a

designated area to observe; observers were

from local elementary schools, community

offices and local agencies.

The exercise included players, controllers, simulators, evaluators and support

staff. Players were personnel who played an

active role in discussing or performing their

regular roles and responsibilities during the

exercise. A majority of the HJSHS staff participated, along with 50 students who were

randomly selected to play.

Evaluators evaluate and provide feedback

on a designated functional area of the exercise. They observe and document performance against established capability targets

and critical tasks, in accordance with the

Exercise Evaluation Guides. Many of the

evaluators were from surrounding agencies

and organizations off the Hopi reservation.

During the “hot wash” (conclusion of the

exercise), the evaluators gave their feedback

and suggestions on each of the players they

evaluated. Most of the evaluators felt players did a good job overall, but said they all

needed to work on communication.

Jason Secakuku of Shonto School was an

evaluator during the exercise and said he noticed the school using green and red cards which

were slipped under the door which indicates

someone is in the room or something is wrong.

“We went away from using these cards

because of safety reasons,” said Secakuku.

Secakuku also said that during situations

such as an active shooter, all resources needs

to be used no matter what agency. He questioned why the Hopi Resource Enforcement

Services did not participate.

“You’re not counting on your own resources,” said Secakuku. “They need to be

played; all the other agencies off reservation are here. I don’t live out here, but I take

these kinds of exercises very seriously.”

Sidney said the challenge in preparing

for the exercise was bringing all of the organizations to the table, especially emergency personnel. She felt the response time

was lengthy but said that is how it usually

is when you’re in that type of situation. She

also said students need to learn basic triage

and learn how to take care of one another in

emergency situations

“They need to know what their policies

are and what their capabilities are on a daily basis,” said Sidney. “If they don’t know

these things, it affects their planning and

knowing what their roles and responsibilities are if something should happen.”

Sidney said she would like to thank all the

emergency response teams who made it to

the exercise. There were a total of over 65

emergency personnel who responded.

The following is a list of agencies and organizations who participated in the “Active

Shooter Exercise”:

Hopi BIA Education Agency; Hopi Jr. / Sr.

High School; Hopi BIA Facilities Management; Hopi BIA Police; Hopi BIA Structure

Fire; Hopi Health Care Center; Arizona Department of Public Safety; Arizona Department

of Emergency Management; Arizona Department of Health Services; Arizona Department

of Transportation; Apache County Sheriff’s

Office; Hopi Emergency Medical Services;

Hopi Department of Transportation; Hopi

Tribe Public Health Emergency Preparedness;

Hopi Structural / Rescue Fire; Northland Pioneer College, Hopi Campus; Hopi Department

of Public Safety and Emergency Services; Navajo County Emergency Management; Navajo

County Public Works; Navajo County Sheriff’s Office; Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services; Navajo Nation Police Department; Navajo Area IHS Office; and Private

Organizations such as KUYI, Hopi Tutuveni

and Nava-Hopi Observer.

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ADS | ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

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

E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us

Job #11-002 Secretary 1

Abandoned Mine Lands

Hourly: $10.48 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: November 18, 2016

Job #11-001 Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Services

Salary: $50,523.20 No. Of Positions: 2

Closing Date: November 18, 2016

Job #10-004 CHR Manager

Community Health Services

Salary: $53,081.60 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: November 18, 2016

Job #11-003 Tobacco Services Assist Coordinator

Hopi Tabacco Education & Prevention

Hourly: $13.46 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: November 18, 2016

Job #08-012 Finance Director

Office of Financial Management

Salary: DOE No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #08-005 Chief Judge

Hopi Tribal Courts

Salary: $96, 012.80 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #08-004 Public Relations Officer

Public Relations Office

Salary: $42,515.20 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #08-003 Licensed Deputy Prosecutor

Office of the Prosecutor

Salary: $68,000.00 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #07-008 Director

Hopi Public Utility Authority

Salary: DOE No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #06-003 Program Manager

Hopi Solid Waste Management Program

Salary: DOE No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #05-016 Civil Engineer

Hopi Department of Transportation

Salary: $76,897.60 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job #08-020 Assistant Cook

Office of Aging & Adult Services

Hourly: $8.61 No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: November 18, 2016

Job #04-001 General Counsel

Office of General Counsel

Salary: DOE No. Of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

P.O. BOX 906

HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

POLACCA , ARIZONA 86042

PHONE:(928)737-2556

NOTICE OF INTENT

A PROPOSAL TO UTILIZE VILLAGE LANDSFOR A 40

UNIT COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & CHILD CARE CENTER

Through the authority of the Native American Housing And Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) 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.

The HTHA is undertaking two (2) proposed projects within the boundary

of the First Mesa Villages. If the projest site is feasible, it will be determined

eligible for development.

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority ( HTHA ), hereby posts the proposed

project areas identified by the ( villages’ ) governances and all persons associated with issuing land assigments.

This NOTICE OF INTENT will be posted for 30 days ( October 31, 2016 – November 29, 2016 ) to allow the public to make any comments or objections,

Human Resource accepts Employment Application on a continuous basis for the Clerical, Labor if any. All comments and objections shall be in writing to the HTHA address.

and Police/Officer Ranger Pool.

1. PROJECT REFERENCE NUMBER: 2016-001-40UNT

A complete signed application must be submitted by 12:00 NOON on the closing date. HR will ac- Decription: 40 Unit Housing Development to consist of rental units located

cept resumes however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resume

attached” on the application will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be off of Hwy 264 at Mile Post 389.9, next to the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority

conducted. Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Office & adjacent to First Mesa Elemetary School. (FMES).

Retirement Plan plus Annual and Sick leave, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating Cultural holiday.

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation

5200 E. Cortland BLVD Ste. E200-7

Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone: 928-522-8675 Fax: 928-522-8678

Gift Shop Sales Clerk

Hopi Travel Plaza

Holbrook, AZ

Line Cook

Hopi Travel Plaza

Holbrook, AZ

VACANCY

Announcement

Hopi Tribal

Council

Secretary

The Hopi Tribal Council announces the vacancy of the Tribal SecreHousekeeping Positions

Front Desk Position

tary position, open until

Days Inn Kokopelli

filled.

Sedona, AZ

Qualifications: “The

Secretary must be a resHousekeeping Positions

Line Cook

Hopi Culural Center

Hopi Cultural Center

ident member of the

Hopi Tribe and must be

Second Mesa, AZ

able to speak the Hopi

Maintenance Technician

Accounting Technician language fluently and to

Walpi Housing Management

HTEDC Headquarters read and write English

Second Mesa, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

well”.

All interested individuAssistant Manager

All positions are

als must submit a Letter

Days Inn Kokopelli

Hopi Preference

of Interest and Resume’

Sedona, AZ

to the Office of Tribal

For more information on the Jobs listed, please contact Secretary. Any additionCindy Smith, Human Resource Manager at csmith@ al information requests

htedc.net or at # listed above

may be referred to the

Office of Tribal Secretary

at (928) 734-3135.

HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)

NOTICE TO CONTACT

The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit

Association as soon as possible at 928-738-2205.

Marilyn Clashin

Nathaniel Numkena

Carla Harvey

Ione Lomayestewa

Juanette Begay

Randy Lomayaktewa

Samantha Honani

Jason Yaiva

Laureen & Kenneth Hough

Mikah Kewanimptewa

VACANCY

Announcement

Hopi Tribal

Council

Sergeant-at-Arms

2. PROJECT REFERENCE NUMBER: 2016-002-CHDCR

Description: A Child Care Facility that will be sub leased and located within

the boundaries of the 40 unit housing development, next to the Hopi Tribal

Housing Authority & adjacenet to FMES.

Please identify all comments or objections with the Project Reference

Number to ensure it reaches the proper Project Manager.

Thank you,

Wes Corben, Executive Director

Hopi Tribal Housing Authority

IN THE HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT, HOPI JURISDICTION

KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA

In the Matter of: SELINA, H.D. DOB: 5/29/2003; NASAFOTIE, A.N.G. DOB:

4/06/2012; NASAFOTIE J DOB 10/11/2005 Minor children,

AND CONCERNING: Yvette Navasie and Robert Nasafotie, Parents.

Case No. 2016-CC-0024 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

THE HOPI TRIBE TO YVETTE NAVASIE, biological parent of the minor

children named herein:

THE HOPI TRIBE has filed, pursuant to Hopi Children’s Code, Chapter III, Section C.1.b., a Minor-In-Need-Of-Care Petition to adjudge the above-named children

minors in need of care.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said Minor-In-Need-Of-Care Petition is set for

an initial appearance hearing as to Ms. Yvette Navasie on the 22nd day of December

2016, at 08:30 A.M. in the Hopi Children’s Courtroom II, Keams Canyon, Arizona

86034, for the purpose of determining whether Ms. Navasie, parent named above,

will contest or is contesting the allegations contained in the Minor-In-Need-Of- Care

Petition. If the Petition is being contested a response to the Petition shall be filed with

the Hopi Children’s Court within twenty (20) calendar days from date of publication.

Your response must be filed with the Clerk of the Hopi Children’s Court, at the address provided herein, and a copy of your response provided or mailed to the Office

of the Prosecutor/Presenting Officer at the address provided immediately below.

A COPY of the Minor-In-Need-Of-Care Petition may be obtained by submitting a

written request to: The Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams Canyon,

Arizona 86034; telephone number (928) 738-2245; fax number (928) 738-2203.

FAILURE TO APPEAR at the initial appearance hearing, or to otherwise notify the

Court in writing of good cause for inability to appear prior to the date of the hearing,

will result in default judgment being entered against the parent. This means that the

parent’s right to legal and physical custody of the children may be vested with the

Hopi Tribe Social Services Department.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 08th day of November 2016.

The Hopi Tribal Council

NOTICE: We have moved. Located in Keams Canyon, fire announces the vacancy of HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT

the Sergeant-at-Arms po- /s/ Margene Namoki, Court Clerk

station side, top row of homes, last double wide trailer on

sition.

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the right at end.

Constitututional Qualifi- Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034

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Arms must be a resident

member of the Hopi Tribe

and must be able to speak

Hopi fluently and to speak

English.”

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