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Congratulations 2014 Hopi Bruins Cross Country Champions

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Volume 22, Number 22

Hopi Boys Cross Country Team win 25th

straight State Championship-a National Record

Fans circle around cross country champs Adam and Jason Laban

By Stan Bindell

PHOENIX, ARIZ.---Freshman phenom Diome Talaswaima led Hopi High to its national record 25th boys cross country state championship Nov. 8 at Cave Creek Golf Course

in Phoenix.

Hopi High took first place with 42 points while Pinon was a distant second with 104 points.

“It was awesome. It was my first time as part of a state championship team. It meant all our

hard work paid off,” Talaswaima said. “The key to winning was running with heart and team

work.”

Talaswaima was eight seconds behind individual state champ Adriano Joe from Pinon.

But Hopi coasted to victory with three runners in the top ten and five runners in the top 19.

“We ran a good race right off the bat. We ran to our potential and we ran well for Hopi,”

he said. “I ran to my potential. It was good to finish second, but I want to be the top runner

next year.”

Hopi ran in the morning races so it was cooler than some past years when the Bruins had

to run in the heat of the day. Talaswaima overcame a hip injury this season, but it didn’t

bother him during the state race. He kept his grades up throughout the season and hopes to

earn a cross-country scholarship to college. He plans to run during the summer.

“It was awesome running for Coach Baker because he’s a legend,” Talaswaima said.

Hopi’s Andre Lucas, who finished sixth at state, said it was good that Hopi won because

it’s the last year for the seniors.

“It was my first year running for cross country,” sophomore Lucas said. “This meant a lot to me

because my uncle Tilford Tungovia ran for the first Hopi cross country state championship team.”

Lucas said he was surprised that the race wasn’t even close.

“I expected tougher competition, but we ran a good race and I ran to my potential,” he said.

“The key to winning was just listening to what Bakes told us. He motivated us by telling us that

we didn’t want to be the team to lose the streak. He said that Hopi leaves the best race for last.”

Lucas had been fighting a charley horse since the middle of the year, but it didn’t bother him

at state. He also hopes to get a cross-country scholarship to college as he plans to attend the

University of Arizona to major in sports medicine. He enjoyed running for Coach Baker because all the people who ran for him told Lucas about Baker and he wanted to see if it was true.

“It’s true,” he said. “Next year will be good because of all the new guys coming in.”

Kelan Poleahla, who finished 15th for Hopi, said it was a heart-lifting moment to win

another state title and finish out his final senior season strong.

“I enjoyed running with my brothers and I hope they will continue to strive for #26.

We trust our training,” he said. “We all ran a great strong race and ran away with our 25th

consecutive state title.”

Poleahla said the Bruins trained hard all season so they would run strong at state with

the focus on the state title.

Poleahla said the key to winning was running strong, running together and finishing

strong with no regrets. He said he ran strong with his brothers. He faced a mid-season

injury, but stayed tough and didn’t let anything hold him back at state. He plans to keep

running after he graduates, but he may not run on the college level.

“I couldn’t ask for a better coach than Baker, the Legend. He pushed me and motivated

me to become a faster and stronger runner and taught me to never quit. Thanks to Baker, I

am now a three-time state champion,” he said.

Iverson Qumyintewa, who finished 57th in the 183-runner field, said he was honored

and excited to be part of the state championship team. He said the key to winning was

trusting their training, praying and motivation. He said both the team and himself ran to

their potential, which is why the race wasn’t close.

Media interviews Diome Talaswaima after Hopi wins 25th Straight Championship

“I beat my fastest time,” he said.

The 16-year-old junior plans to train hard during the summer in order to get ready

to win the 26th consecutive state title. He said it was an honor to run for Coach Baker.

Slim Jackson, who finished 62nd, said it felt great to win another state title because he

didn’t want to be on the team that lost the tradition. He said the key to winning was teamwork and having the runners look out for each other.

“The race wasn’t close because once I looked in front of me during the first mile, all six

of our runners were up at the top,” he said.

Jackson said the Bruins ran to their potential, but he could have run better to place with the top

five. He dealt with a hip injury throughout the season, but felt it was fixed before the state run

Jackson plans to attend Ft. Lewis College in Colorado to study wildlife, ecology or the

environment. He may run there.

“But it won’t be the same because I won’t be running with my brothers. Nothing will

ever be the same after high school. I really enjoyed my three years of running. I have really

improved and all the thanks go to Baker for helping me to bring out the racing in me. I

hope to see the future team take that 30th state title,” he said.

Jackson said it’s been a remarkable season working with Baker.

“I’m happy he picked me and gave me a chance to show him how I run,” he said.

The Hopi High girls finished fourth at state breaking their winning streak. Northland Prep

from Flagstaff won the girls race with 37 points, Scottsdale Prep took second with 139 points,

American Leadership Academy finished third with 159 points and Hopi placed fourth with

180 points in the 19-team field.

Jennaya Day, a 14 year old sophomore, was the top runner for Hopi by placing fifth. She

said the fourth place team finish was good, but she felt sad that they messed up the streak.

“I think we could have done a little better, but I know that we all worked hard and

pushed ourselves. The team did better than all the other meets from this season. I ran to

my potential,” she said. “The weather was great.”

Day plans to improve for next year by running during the off-season and the summer.

Day was bothered by shin splits throughout the season.

“I am looking forward to having a stronger team, going to state and winning again,” she said.

Stephanie Lamson, a 17-year-old senior, said the Bruins had hoped to win state.

“We could have pushed more,” she said.

Lamson said the team should have run as a pack, but some of the girls lagged behind.

“I ran to my potential and I ran my best because this is my last year,” she said.

Lamson said the Lady Bruins can improve by practicing during the summer, eating right

and staying hydrated. She plans to major in physical therapy at Ft. Lewis College. She

enjoyed running for Coach LaVerne Lomakema.

“She’s a good coach and she trained us to be good runners,” Lamson said.

Sonya Sahmea, who finished 49th, said the Lady Bruins gave their best effort, but the team

failed to run as pack. She felt that she didn’t run to her potential. She was bothered with shin

splints throughout the season. She plans to run all summer to prepare for next season.

Sahmea, a 16-year-old junior, said she enjoyed running for Coach Lomakema, but was

sad that the coach didn’t make it to state due to a health issue.

Patricia Siewyumptewa, a 14-year-old freshman, said the Hopi girls did their best and

she was proud of all of them. She said the Lady Bruins could improve next year by going

harder and growing stronger. She felt that she ran to her potential. She said it was a good

experience running for Coach Lomakema.

“I can’t wait for next season. The season was fun and I enjoyed my team. I know I can

do better next season,” she said.

Hopi High honors Champions at school Assembly

Hopi High school boys are proud of their 25th straight state championship

By Stan Bindell

POLACCA, ARIZ.—Hopi High School’s boys cross country team was honored with an

assembly Dec. 14 in the auditorium for earning its national record 25th consecutive state title.

Other Hopi High sports teams—girls cross country, football and chess—were also honored.

Hopi High Athletic Director Wallace Youvella Jr. said something extraordinary happened

that has never happened at any other high school in the nation: The Bruins had won 25

straight boys cross country state championships.

Youvella lamented that the girls cross country team finished fourth this year.

“Private schools have been trying to catch us for years. NPA (Northland Prep Academy)

has been chasing us since Coach (Laverne) Lomakema became coach. I don’t think that

will happen again,” he said.

Hopi High Principal Charles Gover pointed to the boys cross country runners saying

that they had created a legacy throughout the U.S., but he wants those championships to

also be found in the classroom.

“Our biggest challenge is winning inside the halls. We were winners in the classroom

and we need to revert to that,” he said. “It will take parents and everybody inside the

building. The Hopi people are respectful and willing to set up to challenges. Now, students need to step up to the challenges, and be respectful.”

Gover praised all the athletes, but he also praised all the staff who had helped the student athletes including instructional staff, custodians, security guards and transportation

Youvella thanked the parents and 620 students for supporting their various sports

teams throughout the season.

Carlene Tenakhongva, an assistant to the Hopi Chairman, noted that as an alumni she

was wearing Bruin blue. She praised all of the student athletes and encouraged them to

keep their grades up.

“Cross country takes a lot of extra hours and a lot of extra work,” she said. “Congratulations on your 25th. Nobody else in the country can say they have 25 straight. Congratulations and go Bruins.”

Youvella said he doesn’t think any school in the nation will have 25 straight state titles

again in this century as he recounted the names of the runners from the first state championship cross country team at Hopi High and the many notable runners who have run for

them since that title.

“When I first became athletic director my only goal was not to mess up the streak,” he

said. “Hopefully we’ll get to 30. We are also the only team in the state to have a perfect

score. In 2002, we had that perfect score and only two other teams in the nation have done

that. He noted that one year Hopi had to run sectionals in Monument Valley in terrible

weather and barely qualified for state, but then won state.

Hopi High Coach Rick “The Legend” Baker referred to this year’s runners as the Magnificent Seven. He praised the kitchen staff at Hopi High for making their sack lunches.

He is often asked the secret of winning and said he tells other coaches it’s the sack lunches

because students need that nourishment.

On a more serious note, The Legend said 25 years is amazing considering that none of

the students in the room were born yet when they won their first title.

“Dream big,” Baker told the students. “Have a vision for 5-10-20 years. Champions are

everywhere. It’s just a matter of finding them. Choose a career that you want to be good at.

Don’t be average or mediocre. Be the best that you can be.”

Baker said his runners worked hard all year. After practice, his runners would go to the

weight room for medicine ball workout and then work on pushups and pull-ups.

“There’s so much involved in coaching. It’s not easy. There is so much to do all week to

get the runners prepared,” he said.

The runners each had their say about the season: Adam Laban said it was tough to

balance grades with cross country. Jason Laban thanked teammates, parents and staff for

making the season successful.

Baker said the saying that it takes a village to raise a child is correct and noted that each

of the runners came from a different village. Baker also recognized Assistant Coach and

All-American runner Juwan Nuvayokva for helping him.

“I needed a good assistant who knows the sport,” he said.

Nuvayokva said as an alumni he’s proud that he was able to raise the All-American

trophy when he earned it running for Northern Arizona University. He noted that he hails

from Old Oraibi where he grew up without water or electricity.

“Now the challenge is for you to do something great for yourself,” he told the students.

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Hopi Tribal Council Notes

Council Tables Request to Authorize Tribal Project Advisors & Associates (TPAA) to explore feasibility study on a Hopi Renewable Energy Project

Director/Managing Editor

Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Reporter:

Crystal Dee

928-734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

Secretary:

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TUTUVENI EDITORIAL

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

BOARD

On Nov. 6, the Hopi Tribal Council entertained Action Item 064-2014, a Request to authorize renewable energy developers and conJeannette Honanie

sultants, Tribal Project Advisors & Associates (TPAA), to explore the feasibility of renewable energy projects, authored and presented by

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Clayton Honyumptewa, Director of the Department of Natural Resources.

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In their presentation, Honyumptewa, Ben Nuvamsa and Representatives from the Tribal Project Advisors & Associates (TPAA) said the

proposed Hopi Renewable Energy Project will provide the Hopi Tribe the opportunity to create its own Hopi Utility Authority and manage its

own system. There is also a possibility that the electricity produced from the solar energy project can offset the cost of electricity to consumHOPI TUTUVENI

ers on the Hopi reservation. The creation of this enterprise will bring in much needed revenue and create hundreds of long lasting jobs for the

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Hopi people.

of the Hopi Tribe

In the Hopi Potsqwaniat, one of the Goals listed is “to initiate feasibility studies to determine if the Hopi Tribe should create and establish

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its own public utilities entities.” Several Hopi individuals have been actively pursuing this goal including Ben Nuvamsa and tribal employees; Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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Clayton Honyumptewa, Kendrick Lomayestewa, Royce Jenkins, Clifford Qötsaquahu. Several other people, and groups, have talked about

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alternatives for years, not only to produce electricity, but to provide for tribal income and jobs for tribal members.

“I have always thought about what would be the solution that would bring additional revenues and long term benefits to the tribe and one

CIRCULATION

that would provide permanent jobs for tribal members” said Ben Nuvamsa. “Our revenues are limited and are decreasing. We don’t have an The Hopi Tutuveni is published

economic development program that brings direct benefits to our people and our villages. Our infrastructure needs improvement. Coal royal- twice a month, with a circulation of 5,500 copies throughties have been limited; and the Navajo Generating Station will cease operations in due time. The Mohave Generating Station closed in 2005

and we lost the revenues that have never been replaced. Federal funding is limited and has been decreasing to where we can no longer depend out the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered on

on federal funding. Our people need jobs. Many people have to leave the reservation to find jobs. Many of us want to return home but there

the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each

are no jobs and housing to come to.”

month to the following locaWith the shut-down of the Mohave Generating Station (MGS) in 2005, revenues generated from coal royalties has dwindled. It is not known

tions: Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health Care

what plans the Hopi Tribe has to replace the lost revenue. MGS shut-down operations in 2005 because of the Tribe’s objections to excessive

Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Culturpumping of the Navajo Aquifer to slurry coal to MGS; and the owners did not want to pay for expensive emissions control devices.

al Center, Kykotsmovi Village

NGS is now faced with federal rules to clean up the emissions. It has been said that NGS is one of the dirtiest coal fired power plants in

Store, Hotevilla Store, Moenthe United States and two NGS owners will be selling their shares of ownership because their states (California and Nevada) now have rules

kopi Travel Center, Moenkopi

where they will not buy electricity from plants that use coal to produce electricity. Like Mohave, NGS may shut its doors because of increas- Legacy Inn, Tribal Government

Complex and all Village Admining federal emissions rules; and when that happens, coal royalties generated from NGS operations will also stop.

istration offices. The Tutuveni is

Tribal revenues are decreasing and Tribal Departments and Programs funded through the Tribe’s H-13 Operating Budget are feeling the

also available at the following

effects through their 2015 Budget Proposals, which has not yet been approved by Tribal Council.

border town locations: Flag“ I did a lot of research (others did too) and concluded that Hopi should create a renewable energy (solar and wind) enterprise to produce

staff- N.A.C.A office on Steves

electricity for sale to public utilities and move away from its dependency on coal. The new enterprise would bring in a lot of revenues to the

Blvd., HTEDC and Mike and

Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Catribe and villages while creating long term jobs” said Nuvamsa. “I approached several groups who would embrace this idea. It is important

seys, Winslow Library, Brown

that a group not only has a demonstrated record of developing renewable energy projects but would have access to development funding, as

Mug, Alphonso’s; and Holmost tribes like Hopi, do not have funding. That’s how the TPAA was identified.”

brook- Hopi Travel Plaza, Joe

This proposal was first provided to the Water & Energy Team in August 2013 in Flagstaff, AZ where they asked the TPAA to develop a proand Aggie’s Restaurant, El Ranposed contract and lease. A proposal was sent to the tribe in May 2014 including a proposed draft lease. In July, 2014 the Tribe was provided cho Restaurant. Whitecone Giant Gas Station. Dilkon - Bawith additional information.

shas. Tuba City Bashas.

“With all these factors, we were able to find a solution that would address many of our needs” said Nuvamsa. “That solution is a utility-scale

solar energy enterprise. Solar energy or other renewable energy is the future for generating electricity. And that is the proposal we bring to

the tribe. This proposal is not asking the tribe for any money. The investment capital is available. But to get this going, we needed the coun- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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no development commitment. Just the permission to research where the solar farm can be located that what size the plant will be. We will

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work with the tribe, villages, leaders, ranchers and others to address land and other issues. Once completed, we would come back to the tribe

number is required to veriwith the development plan and seek approval to start the construction. I told the council that we must lay aside all the political and personal

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differences and work together to bring benefits to our tribe and people…that is our responsibility and obligation as tribal leaders. This is a

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good opportunity that we have been waiting for; and we have to take advantage of it.”

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The Hopi Tribal Council members acknowledged the group and the presentation, but were adamant they were not ready to embrace the Prothe right to edit for clarity and

posal. Several Council members seemed to be unaware of the project proposal while others said they needed more time to fully understand the may decline to print Letters

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Hopi people. The Council also stated this was a huge project and will need to be presented to the Villages and the Hopi people. There were

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questions on location of the project, how much land would the project require, the costs, etc.

Louella Nahsonhoya

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In addressing Nuvamsa, Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie said “I believe we agree that we need to look at this as leaders on behalf of our

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people and also consider our tutskwa (land). We (the Council) need to review and fully understand this proposal and take this to the Hopi

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people. This is a big project and will need to have the involvement of the Hopi people.”

Tribal Council made a motion to table the renewable energy project proposal /Action Item 064-2014 until a later date by a majority vote of

11 yes, 3 no and 0 abstentions.

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Chairman Honanie issues MemoLETTER TO THE

randum to reassume authority as the EDITOR

Letter to the Editor,

Tribe’s CAO/Executive Director

On October 28, 2014, the Hopi Tribal Council by mo-

tion dismissed the allegations against Vice Chairman,

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. The motion “to dismiss the

issue regarding the Vice Chairman based on fact that

this was an issue without facts and proof.” This motion

was made by Rep. George Mase, from Sipaulovi and

seconded by Art Batala, representative from Mishongnovi. There were seven votes for the motion as

follows. George Mase, Lamar Keevama, Rosa Honani,

Alban Mooya Jr., Danny Humetewa Sr., Mervin Yoyetewa and Leroy Sumatzkuku.

Those who voted against the motion are the following:

Michael Elmer, Malinda Andrews, Norman Honanie,

Nada Talayumptewa, Caleb Johnson, Johnathan Phillip,

Leroy Kewanimptewa Jr. and Annette Talayumptewa.

There were seven votes against the motion, a tie. The

Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. was the moderator of council. He voted for the motion and the motion

passed.

The only question I have is that the Vice Chairman

should have recluse himself as this motion was about

him and his interest.

Nevertheless, as far as the Tribal Council is concerned,

the matter is over and the Council will move on.

Caleb Johnson

former Representative from Kykotsmovi Village

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the Hopi Tribe.

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN

Herman G. Honanie

VICE CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr

Tribal Secretary

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Treasurer

Robert Sumatzkuku

Sergeant-At-Arms

Alfonso Sakeva

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Jonathan Phillips

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

Davis F. Pecusa

Leroy G. Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi

Nada Talayumptewa

Albin Mooya Jr.

Norman Honanie

Caleb H. Johnson

Village of Sipaulovi

George Mase

Rosa Honani

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

Arthur Batala

November is Native American Heritage Month

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 3

Local News

Hopi Schools Visit Hubbell Trading Post a

National Historic Site

L-R: Lola Henio, Project Manager; Hopi Mission School students & Staff; and Lloyd Masayumptewa, Superintendent

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

On Nov. 4, 5th & 6th grade students from the Hopi Mission School had the opportunity

to visit the historic Hubbell Trading Post – a National Park, located in Ganado, AZ. A few

weeks earlier, students from Second Mesa Day School also enjoyed the educational field

trip made possible through the Ticket To Ride Grant Program.

(Congress authorized Hubbell Trading Post a National Historic Site in 1965. Hubbell

Trading Post became a National Park in 1967)

The Ticket to Ride grant program provides funding to schools to help overcome transportation barriers that prevent youth from experiencing the national parks around them.

The goal of Ticket to Ride is to provide support for students to visit the national parks and

engage youth in meaningful activities. Once in the Park, an outdoor classroom becomes

interactive as learning begins and young people discover their natural, cultural and historical heritage, participate in volunteer and service learning activities and begin lifelong

relationships with their national park.

Lloyd Masayumptewa, National Park Service Superintendent at the Hubbell Trading

Post National Historic Site said one of his goals is to get local schools involved and participate in the Ticket to Ride Program. Masayumptewa said Hubbell Trading Post holds

an extremely important piece of Native history for area youth. This historic site is a place

VETERANS CORNER

Good Day All,

On behalf of Hanna Polewytewa and myself, we offer our deep appreciation and thanks to

everyone who donated or volunteered towards this year highly successful 2014 Veterans Day

Observance. From the sign-in rosters we had an all-time high attendance of over 450+ people

who attended the event. The most since I’ve been with the program. The logistics of planning

and executing the event was made possible by various programs and organizations:

where many Navajo, Hopi and Zuni tribes did their early bartering and trading. Hubbell

was merchant and liaison to the outside world.

Lola Henio, Project Manager of the Ticket to Ride program, encourages young people

to visit Hubbell Trading Post.

“The National historic site is part of our Southwest History,” said Henio. “Visit what

your grandmas & grandpas did in the past and carry it forward.”

Henio gives credit to the Friends of Hubbell, a non-profit organization, who was instrumental in starting the Ticket to Ride Program and welcomes all visitors to Hubbell. She

would like for all schools to participate. The Program helps pay for transportation costs,

bus driver and pay for a meal.

Masayumptewa said Hopis were employed at Hubbell Trading Post and he is trying to

reach their families to talk with them. If you know of anyone who may have been employed at Hubbell, please call him at 928-755-3475.

At Hubbell, guided tours are given daily. The Hubbell home, a well-preserved piece of

the past, is decorated with hand woven rugs, baskets, pottery, katsina dolls and other arts

& crafts produced by local artisans.

Call Lola Henio or Supt. Lloyd Masayumptewa to schedule your school for the Ticket

to Ride field trip.

2014 Hopi Tribal Council

Task Teams

TASK TEAMS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES

LISTING

FISCAL YEAR 2014

1. Arizona Department of Transportation for allowing Parade entries to use their yard along

AZ Route 264.

2. Hopi Department of Transportation for grading the dirt road and parking areas at the Hopi

Veterans Memorial Center.

WATER/ENERGY TEAM

3. Hopi Veterans Memorial Center staff for providing on-site technical assistance during the

Veterans Banquet, Veterans Parade and Veterans Day Observance.

George Mase, Chairman

Michael Elmer

Malinda Andrews

4. Miss Hopi Committee for spearheading another successful parade and it continues to grow.

Norman Honanie

Leroy Kewanimptewa, Jr.

5. Lori Piestewa Post #80 for hosting the Veterans Banquet and it continues to grow too.

Chairman Herman G. Honanie

6. KUYI 88.1 FM Radio for providing on-air of program.

LAND TEAM

7. Hopi Rangers, Hopi BIA Police Force and Hopi Emergency Medical Services for providing

security and medical stand-by for all.

Lamar Keevama, Chairman

Rosa Honani

8. Hopi C.E.R.T. for providing first class parking, parade monitoring and safety of public.

Alban Mooya, Jr.

Danny Humetewa, Sr.

9. All Hopi Villages for providing donation of desserts, yeast bread and lending an extra hand. Arthur Batala

Chairman Herman G. Honanie

10. Hopi High JROTC, Hopi High School National Honor Society and Hopi High School Student

Council for assisting during both Veterans Banquet and Veterans Day Observance. Their

superb efforts continues to amaze me and they are our future leaders. Job well done!

Village of Sipaulovi

Upper Village of Moenkopi

Village of Mishongnovi

Village of Kyakotsmovi

Village of Bakabi

Office of the Chairman

Village of Bacavi

Village of Sipaulovi

Village of Kykotsmovi

Upper Village of Moenkopi

Village of Mishongnovi

Office of the Chairman

LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK TEAM

Mervin Yoyetewa,

Village of Mishongnovi

Leroy Sumatzkuku, Vice Chairman Upper Village of Moenkopi

Norman Honanie

Village of Kykotsmovi

Leroy Kewanimptewa, Jr.

Village of Bacavi

George Mase

Village of Sipaulovi

12. To our guest speakers: Ms. Meredith Van Winkle, Ms. Beatrice Norton, Ms. Francis

Susunkewa and Mr. Matthew Herriman, thank you for your words of encouragement and Ex-Officios:

Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.

Office of the Vice Chairman

traveling a distance to attend the events.

Ronald Honyumptewa

Hopi Resource Enforcement Service

13. Mr. Kellen Polingyumptewa for creating a wonderful slide show.

Jamie Kootswatewa

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Chief Judge Amanda Lomayesva

Tribal Court

14. Mr. Bruce Talawyma for again hosting and performing as our ace Master of Ceremonies.

Prosecutor’s Office

Public Defenders Office

11. Miss Hopi and her Royalty; Miss Lori Piestewa Princess and her Attendant; and all local

school royalties for attending all event. Their presence left a lasting impression on our

Veterans and off reservation guests.

15. All our turkey bakers: Madeline Sahneyah, Sarah Tawayaoma, Genell Roland, Stewart

Dukepoo, Crystal Kewanimptewa, Emma Lara-Guiterrez, Olivia Dennis, Ruthena LomayakTRANSPORTATION TASK TEAM

tewa, Marsha Shupla, Gayle Honanie, Eldon Kalemsa and Ms. Lori Joshweseoma.

Davis F. Pecusa, Chairman

Nada Talayumptewa

17. Kykotsmovi Village for use of the village Elderly Center to prepare meals for both the Vet- Leroy Sumatzkuku

George Mase

erans Banquet and Veterans Day Observance.

Annette Talayumptewa

18. Major monetary donors; Hopi Telecommunications Inc.; Moenkopi Developers Corpora- Ex-Officios:

tion; Hopi Credit Association; Bacavi Village; SUMMIT Inc.: Moenkopi Village (Upper); Mr. Chairman Herman G. Honanie

Greg Richards; Mr. Ben Parks; and First Mesa Baptist Church.

Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.

Fred Shupla

19. Office of Special Needs for photo booth at Veterans Banquet.

Clayton Honyumptewa

16. Our main cooks: Raymond Namoki, Diana Lucero, Tiara Morgan and Sarah Tawayaoma.

Village of Bacavi

Village of Kykotsmovi

Upper Village of Moenkopi

Village of Sipaulovi

Village of Mishongnovi

Office of the Chairman

Office of the Vice Chairman

Community Planner

Director, Department of Natural Resources

20. T.E.R.O. Staff for sorting and bagging over 300 bags of goodies.

21. Sandra Ovah; Vivian Coochise; Ruthena Lomayaktewa; Kayla Namoki; Genell Roland; Olivia

Dennis; and Lorena Vicenti as the key folks in handling the registration and food areas.

22. VA Outreach Office-Hotevilla for sponsoring the military surplus for Veterans.

23. Sunlight Community Church; Hotevilla Gospel Church; First Mesa Baptist Church and

Kykotsmovi Mennonite Church for their combined choir…absolutely outstanding!

24. Members of the 2014 Planning Committee….thank you!

25. Finally to Ms. Hanna Polewytewa for her dedicated and tireless work in planning and

assisting me towards the event.

I may have missed some, but thank you to all who helped in any way for all three events.

Most of all, our honor and privilege to host another successful Veterans Day event made possible by the generous donations, volunteerism of people and outstanding community support.

You have all displayed and shown a true spirit of helping. We shall see you all again next year

for the 2015 Veterans Day Observance. Until then have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas

holidays with family and friends!

Sincerely,

Eugene “Geno” Talas, Director, Hopi Veterans Services

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Veterans’ Day Ceremonies

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

The Veterans Day celebration began with a parade at 9 a.m. starting at AZ State Highway 264 up to the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center where the Veterans Day celebration

took place.

Geno Talas, Director of the Hopi Veterans Services said this year there was more than

450 people who attended the Veterans Day event.

“This was the most I’ve seen in attendance since I’ve been with the program,” said Talas.

The event began with the posting of colors by the Hopi High School JROTC and local

Hopi churches sang the National Anthem.

Jamie Lomahoynaya, Commander, Lori Piestewa Post #80 and Army Veteran conducted the POW/MIA Ceremony. The ceremony was emotional for some Veterans who have

had friends or comrades who are Missing in Action or Prisoner of War.

“I want to thank all the current Veterans for their services,” said Hopi Chairman Herman

Honanie who asked all the Veterans to stand and be recognized. “Be proud of you are as

we extend our appreciation to each and every one of you. You deserve my salute.”

Chairman Honanie and the First Lady, Arlene Honanie are proud parents of a Navy Veteran, Ian Masayesva who had a retirement ceremony the night before during the Veterans

Banquet.

Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, a Veteran of the Marines welcomed guests and

Veterans to the celebration. Lomahquahu spoke of his tours while in the Marines.

“You don’t know what you’re going to encounter and when you come home, you’re the

same person you were when you left,” said Lomahquahu.

“I want to thank those who took time out of their busy life to come celebrate with us

today,” said Lomahquahu.

Meredith Van Winkle, a Blue Star Mother shared her experiences as a mother who has

a child in the armed services. Van Winkle’s daughter, Vanessa Van Winkle is currently

serving in the Army.

Van Winkle said she spoke to her daughter last week and her daughter told her not to talk

too much about her, but to talk about the others who are in the military.

Her daughters first day at boot camp was May 28, 2008. She enlisted as cook because

she loved to cook. Vanessa told her mother that she loved to cook, but is now tired of it

especially cooking for an army.

After six months, Vanessa was deployed to Iraq. Van Winkle said she feared this the

most even though she knew this day was going to come when she enlisted.

“I had never thought to see my child or any of my children go off to war,” said Van Winkle. “I stood strong for myself, my daughters and especially my mom.”

Van Winkle said she hid her emotions and did what an Army mother would do. She stood

strong, kept busy and constantly worked to keep her mind off of all negative thoughts.

She always looked forward to her emails or video chats (Skype). She had faith in the

creator to keep her baby girl safe and to be confident that her daughter was a soldier taught

to take care of herself.

“I respect her choice and I continue to stand by her and give her my full undying love and

support,” said Van Winkle. “Thanks to the help and support of my friends and those who

served in Desert Storm, they gave me insight and what to expect of my soldier coming home.”

Other presenters were Beatrice Norton, Hopi Values; Francis Susunkewa, Northern Arizona

Veterans Resource Ctr and Matthew Herriman, VA Native American Outreach Coordinator

Norton said when a Hopi tribal member goes off to war, their aunts and uncles feed them

farewell, and they play a significant role when a soldier returns home.

“They have a ceremony again by washing your hair and re-naming you by giving you a

new Hopi name,” said Norton. “That is the most significant part of why relationships are

very important.”

The Miss Hopi Committee coordinated the parade and has been since 2010 at the request of the Veterans Day Committee. There was 15 entries parade entries that included

the Miss Hopi Royalty, Hotevilla-Bacavi Community School Royalty, Second Mesa Day

School Royalty, First Mesa Elementary School Royalty, Hopi Day School Royalty, Hopi

Jr. High School Royalty, Keams Canyon Elementary School Royalty, Yuwehloo Pahki

Community, Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess, Cellular

One, Hopi Jr./Sr. High School JROTC, Melvin George, Hopi Girl Scouts, Miss Gila River,

Hopi Tribal Chairman and Vice-Chairman and the family of SPC Lori Piestewa.

The Hopi Veterans Services also provided three Wal-Mart gift cards to the top three pa-

Hopi Jr. ROTC lead the Veterans’ Day Parade enroute to the Hopi Veterans

Memorial Center

Meredith Van Winkle, Blue Star Mother speaks of her experiences and her

daughter, Vanessa Van Winkle who is in the Army

rade entries that best portrayed this year’s theme of “Celebrating Veteran’s Day! Veterans

Protecting Our Harmony”. This year’s winners were:

1st Place – Yuwehloo Pahki Community

2nd Place – Melvin George

3rd Place Hopi Girl Scouts #2747.

The parade entries were judged by four individuals who were in attendance, they were

Jamie Lomahoynaya, Commander for Lori Piestewa Post# 80 and US Army Veteran;

Stenson Wauneka Jr, US Army Veteran; Jolynn Nasonhoya US Marine Corps Veteran; and

Captain DeAlva Honahnie, US Public Service/Commissioned Corps and CEO of Hopi

Health Care Center.

Miss Hopi Lexie James, from the village of Tewa, thanked everyone for coming out

to the event to celebrate, especially Geno Talas and everyone who had a helping hand in

putting on this event.

“I’m honored to be here among all you amazing veterans, men and women, who put

your lives on the line for our people, to protect us and keep us safe,” said James. “We are

forever indebted to you. You don’t know how much you mean to us.”

Talas and Hannah Poleyestewa would like to thank everyone who helped in any way

for all three events.

“Most of all, our honor and privilege to host another successful Veterans Day event

made possible by the generous donations, volunteerism of people and outstanding community support. You have all displayed and shown a true spirit of helping,” said Talas.

Talas and Poleyestewa said hope to see everyone again next year for the 2015 Veterans

Day Observance.

“Until then have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with family and friends!”

Lori Piestewa Post #80 Veterans Banquet & Ceremonies

Chief Petty Officer Ian Masayesva receives a Pendleton blanket from his parents;

Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie and First Lady Arlene Honanie during his retirement ceremony held during the Veterans Day Banquet.

2014-15 Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess, Brenda Dacawyma and

1st Attendant Josephine Cook.

ceremony,” said Honani.

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

With the help of Navy veterans at the banquet and the Hopi High’s JROTC, they were

The Lori Piestewa Post #80 American Legion hosted the 2014 Veterans Banquet at the

Hopi Veterans Memorial Center on Nov. 10. Every year Lori Piestewa Post #80 hosts able to perform, “Olde Glory”, a presentation in which the nation’s flag is honored through

a banquet for Veterans and their families with entertainment and special guest speakers.

Jamie Lomahoynaya, Commander for Lori Piestewa Post #80 served as the Master of

Ceremonies. Lomahoynaya, an Army veteran is from the village of Old Oraibi.

Veterans and their families came from all over to help celebrate this day set aside for war

heroes who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

Eugen Talas, Director of the Hopi Veterans Services said they wanted to do something

different this year and focus specifically on one branch of service every year.

This year they chose the Navy and had a guest speaker, VaNiesha Honani, U.S. Navy

Veteran of Walpi. Honani is Deer/Flute clan and her parents are Thelma David and the late

Terry Honani. Honani did a presentation on the U.S. Navy’s traditions and history.

The Navy was established on Oct. 13, 1775.

“Once you step off that bus, the history of the Navy is pounded into your head,” said Honani.

They learn the sailor’s creed; learn to walk on the sidewalk and a language that only

sailors can understand.

“You’re expected to do a lot on very little sleep,” said Honani. “They make you stay

awake for more than 24 hours and they make you march in a certain way. I fell asleep a

couple times doing this and I had to do pushups.”

Before you graduate you are put in a room that has the Navy seal in it and they play John

Denver’s, Proud to be an American, said Honani.

“You can hear that song anywhere, but this time when you’re in that room; it makes you cry,”

said Honani. “I refuse to listen to that song because it makes you cry because that when you

finally get your sailors cap.”

After you graduate you go to your duty station. All the stuff you learned at boot camp

does not prepare you for what you’re actually going to do.

The First Lady, Arlene Honanie, asked Honani if she could do the honors and conduct a

retirement ceremony for her son, Chief Petty Officer Ian Masayesva.

Chairman Honanie and the First Lady presented their son with a Pendleton blanket to

honor him and welcome him home.

Honani, with the assistance of the Keams Canyon Elementary School Royalty, presented Masayesva with a token of appreciation with a shadow box or a memento box.

“I also got the First Lady a gift of appreciation for allowing us to witness this retirement

the reading of a poem and is passed from the lowest ranking officer to the highest, Chief

Petty Officer Ian Masayesva.

After Masayesva received the flag, he gave it to his mother for the sacrifices she has

made while he was in service and to honor her.

“It was a good opportunity for me to retire back home so that everyone could experience

it,” said Masayesva. “My kids were my biggest supporters. They are good kids.”

On this night they also crowned and introduced the incoming Miss Lori Piestewa Post

#80 Princess, Brenda Dacawyma and First Attendant, Josephine Cook.

Dacawyma, is Fire Clan from the village of Kykotsmovi. Her parents are Brandon and

Eugina Dacawyma. She is a sophomore at Hopi High School.

“I am honored and privileged to be your 2014-15 Post #80 Princess,” said Dacawyma.

Cook is Eagle Clan from the village of Mishongnovi. Her parents are Valinda Johnson

and Davis Cook. She is a student at Hopi High School.

The former Post #80 Princess, Talisha Poleahla held the title for two years. Poleahla is

from the village of Shungopavi. Her parents are Felicia Namingha and Wayne Poleahla.

“I had a great year thank you to Geno and everyone who supported me,” said Poleahla.

Lori Piestewa Post #80 gave Poleahla a gift as a token of their appreciation.

Terry and Percy Piestewa, the parents of Lori were honored guests at the banquet and

shared a few words for the veteran’s and their families.

“Honoring all the veterans and their return home is very rewarding that we remember

them; they shouldn’t be forgotten,” said Terry.

Percy said she is thankful to those who are a part of the Lori Piestewa Post #80.

“It was an honor and very humbled when they were asked if the Hopi Post #80 could be

named after Lori,” said Percy.

Nov. 10, is also the Marine Corp. birthday, after the ceremonies that took place, a few of

the Marine veterans did a birthday cutting ceremony.

Mack Talashie cut the cake with a Mameluke sword. He cut three pieces; one went to

the guest of honor, Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie; the second cake to the oldest, Floyd

Talas who then passed the cake to the youngest Marine.

The Hopi High School JROTC posted colors prior to the banquet as Leonard Talaswaima, Chaplain said the opening prayer.

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Local News

November is Arizona

Family Caregiver Month

by Beatrice Norton, Program Manager, Office of Aging & Adult Services

November is set aside to pay tribute to

Arizona family caregivers by recognizing

the value of service they

provide to their family members. Locally, the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) for the Hopi Tribe want

to acknowledge those family caregivers

who are carrying out the Hopi teaching of

“timat tuwa’at yu’muy amumi tunat

yaltoti ni” (the children’s turn caring for

their aging parents). Certainly, this is always every parent’s hope & expectation

that their children will return the favor

of caring for them, paricularly when parents are blessed with giving birth to girls.

Culturally, taking care of aging parents

is exclusively a female’s role & responsibility. Although, the Hopi people have

witnessed many changes in our cultural

ways including this important teaching &

practice, there are still many families who

care for their aging parents.

In 2010 the OAAS conducted a needs

assessment survey to 121 Hopi elders, 60

years & older. 68% were female and 32%

were male. Elders were surveyed in six

(6) categories including Social/Cultural/

Spiritual activities which 82% reported

living with family members; and 18%

reported living alone. One of the recommendations from this need assessment is;

Maintain strong respite care services

for caregivers-Recruit more non-paid

care providers. Currently, there are four

(4) Hopi clients in skilled nursing homes

and seven (7) in Assisted Living Facilities. Nursing home placements have

always been low for Hopi and never exceeded more than twenty-five (25). These

numbers speak well of Hopi and how well

we are maintaining our cultural ways by

taking care of our elders in our home en-

vironment.

One aspect of caring for elders by the

OAAS is implementing and strengthening community & home based services.

Through Title VI & Title III Funding,

OAAS has a Non-paid Family Caregiver

Program which includes Grandparents

who are raising their grandchildren.

Services include, Information on available resources; assistance to caregivers

gaining access to the services; Individual

counseling; support groups; caregiver

training in areas of health, nutrition,

financial literacy, decision making

and problem solving related to caregiving roles. Caring for aging family

members can be very rewarding when

family works together by sharing equal

responsibility for the care and when the

family member does not have chronic

health conditions. However, caregiving

can become challenging when family

member has chronic health conditions;

caregiving falls on one family member

without any help from other family

members. Balancing family, work &

caregiving can impact caregivers own

health condition therefore, in order to

meet the needs of their family members

in the home environment, it is important

for the caregiver to have a support system too. This is the intent of the Family

Caregiver Program, which primarily focuses on the caregiver. Ms. Julie Sosnewa, Family Caregiver Case Manager can

be reached (928) 734-3557 to learn more

about the program. For information on

other aging services contact OAAS at

(928) 734-3552.

Tips for Family Caregivers

Caregiver Action Network

1.Seek support from other caregivers.

You are not alone!

2.Take care of your own health so

that you can be strong enough to take

care of your loved one.

3.Accept offers of help and suggest

specific things people can do to help

you.

4.Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.

5.Caregiving is hard work so take

respite breaks often.

6.Watch out for signs of depression

and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it.

7.Be open to new technologies that

can help you care for your loved one.

8.Organize medical information so

it’s up to date and easy to find.

9.Make sure legal documents are in

order.

10.Give yourself credit for doing the

best you can in one of the toughest

jobs there is!

The Caregiver Action Network is

the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve

the quality of life for the more than

65 million Americans who care for

loved ones with chronic conditions,

disabilities, disease, or the frailties of

old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum

of family caregivers ranging from the

parents of children with special needs,

to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult

children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. CAN (formerly the

National Family Caregivers Association) is a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and

resources to family caregivers across

the country free of charge.

with support from Home Instead Senior Care.

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ka halaytooti.

Kykotsmovi Village Elections

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Kykotsmovi Village held their elections on Nov. 06 to replace Tribal Council Rep

resentatives, Village Board of Directors and Election Committee.

The following are the result of Kykotsmovi Village elections:

Kykotsmovi Village Representatives:

Norman Honani - 42 votes

Miona Kaping - 52 votes

Honanie and Kaping will serve two year terms and will be sworn into office on Dec.

01, at the Hopi Tribal Council chambers at the Hopi Tribal Complex.

Kykotsmovi Village Board of Directors (BOD):

Phillip Qochytewa Sr.

-63 votes

Gladys Onsae

-57 votes

Elizabeth Nasewytewa

-54 votes

Terrance Outah

-52 votes

Donald Humetewa

-46 votes

BOD members will serve four year terms except Humetewa who will serve a one

year term. They will be sworn in on Dec. 09. Former BOD members are Phillip

Onsae, Debra Sockyma, Waylon Namingha and Donald Humetewa.

Kykotsmovi Elections Committee:

Doreen Nez

-76 votes

Evanette Sockyma

-75

Lois Puhuyouma

-73

Joseph Namoki

-67 votes (declined day after elections)

Victoria Cordova

-56 votes

Cheryl Dennis-Shimel

-51 votes

Election Committee members will serve two year terms. Former committee mem

bers are Florence Fred, Louis Pavinyama, Myra Dee, Yvonne Quotskuyva and Mary

Honanie.

Corey Dennis, Village Election Chair said there was a total of 95 voters.

“There has been a decline in voters,” said Dennis. “In 2001, there were a total of

300 people who voted.”

Dennis feels that people have lost interest in village issues and personal conflicts

that caused a decrease in votes.

He said they need to get creative and figure out how to get more voters without

bribing them.

“Bribing is a big no, no,” said Dennis who takes his role as election chair seriously.

Dennis said he would like to thank everyone who helped or assisted with the elec

tion; Governor Anthony Puhuyesva and Lt. Governor Jack Harding Jr.

Sipaulovi Village Elections

Sipaulovi Village was set to have village elections on Mon. Nov. 10, but the Village

Elections Committee cancelled the elections due to election codes according to King

Honani Sr., Sipaulovi Community Service Administrator.

The elections were to fill some vacancies on the Village Board of Directors, Sipaulovi Village Water Association and Tribal Council Representative.

“There was only one candidate who submitted a letter of interest,” said Honani.

Honani said there was a meeting scheduled on Nov. 12 at the village Youth and

Elderly Center to discuss the issues and concerns regarding the elections.

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