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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:
Vacant

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
Vacant
Clayton Honyumptewa, Director of the Department of Natural Resources.
Vacant
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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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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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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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
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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,
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VETERANS CORNER

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!

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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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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hopi TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

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
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Construction of 20 scattered site housing
Through the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act
of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA), in a Grant
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is responsible to
provide the Hopi tribal people with safe, decent, sanitary, and quality housing under federal
regulations of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) at 24 CFR §1000.et seq.apply.
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (OWNER) is soliciting Proposals from qualified teams to provide design-build services for the HTHA and construction of 20 scattered site housing located
within the Hopi Reservation, Northern Arizona. The completed project will serve as homeownership housing for Hopi tribal members, consisting of eight (8) two-bedrooms, seven (7) three
(3) bedrooms, four (4) four (4) bedrooms, and one (1) three (3) ADA bedroom dwelling units with
a total of twenty (20) units. The successful proposer will deliver an innovative, highly-efficient
Design-Build design in keeping with the surrounding aesthetics that best meets the needs of
homeowners without sacrificing quality and durability of material systems. Energy, operations,
and maintenance performance guarantees will be made part of the final Design Build Contract.
Scope of Work
The selected firm along with the HTHA will develop a complete scope of work that will include
all activities in the planning, design, and construction phases, and prepare a cost estimate
that will be used to enter into negotiations and a fixed price contract shall be awarded to the
Design-Build firm. The Design-Build firm must have been in continuous business for a minimum of five years and completed at least two Design-Build housing projects of similar nature
within the past three years. The scope of work shall include the site feasibility studies, review
soil investigation at each site, and assess water availability, connect utilities, earthwork, new
framed housing construction, and one year warranty per NAHASDA requirements. The Design-Build firm shall complete all planning and design for the new housing units and obtain a
development permit from the Hopi Tribe that authorizes construction development. In construction phase furnish all supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools,
equipment, and services, including utility and transportation services, required warranties and
guarantees, including any authorized supplemental work, all in accordance with approved construction documents. The land assignment for the new housing units is located on the Hopi
Trust Land and within the boundaries of the Hopi Reservation. The selected firm shall prepare
construction documents that will include architectural drawings and specifications for 2-4 bedrooms, single story, or two story units. The construction documents shall include the proposed
unit design, elevations, intent of the design, examples may include; dimensions floor plan with
housing unit square footage calculated, structural foundation with slab on grade or post tension, roof systems, wall sections, delineating materials, dimensions, and proposed construction, interior elevations showing proposed 2-dimensional views of rooms, schedules indicating
proposed finishes, doors, windows, equipment, etc., proposed HVAC system and engineering
data to support the design, proposed electrical system plan and distribution schedules and
details, any other relevant data to convey construction means and methods
Proposal Due Date
A proposal conference will be held at the HTHA Conference room on November 19, 2014 at
9:00 a.m. Interested firms may submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of their proposal in
person by January 7, 2015 by 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, or by postmarked mail by January 5, 2015, to the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, P.O. Box 906 Polacca, Arizona 86042. This
Request for Proposal is open to both Indian and non-Indian firms. Faxed or emailed proposals
will not be accepted. Physical Address: Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, AZ State Route 264, Mile
Post 390, Polacca, AZ 86042.

Hopi TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Design Build Services for 40 unit
housing complex and site improvements
Through the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act
of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA), in a Grant
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is responsible to
provide the Hopi tribal people with safe, decent, sanitary, and quality housing under federal
regulations of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) at 24 CFR §1000.et seq.apply.
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (OWNER) is soliciting Proposals from qualified teams to
provide HTHA design-build services for the HTHA and construction of 40 unit housing complex,
site improvements to the existing housing complex in Winslow, Arizona, Northern Arizona.
The completed project will serve as housing for Hopi tribal members, consisting of five (5)
single bedrooms, ten (10) two (2) bedrooms, ten (10) three (3) bedrooms, five (5) four (4) bedrooms and five (5) bedroom dwelling units with a total of forty (40) units. The HTHA designbuild is to include site improvement to the existing housing complex, with burying of overhead
electrical lines, redesign and improvement of the playground area, redesign and moving the
existing basketball court, installation of street lights throughout the complex, design and installation of enclosed backyard of existing apartment dwellings. The successful proposer will
deliver an innovative, highly-efficient housing complex, aesthetics with the existing development and that best meets the needs of tenants without sacrificing quality and durability of
material systems. Energy, operations, and maintenance performance guarantees will be made
part of the final HTHA Design-Build Contract

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF NOVEMBER 04, 2014

Clinical Psychologist

Psychiatrist

Job #10-002

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Number of Positions:1
Department: Behavioral Health Services Department: Behavioral Health Services
Salary: $96,012.80
Salary: $110,000

Community Service
Administrator
Job #10-011

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Village of Sipaulovi
Salary: $37,835

Teacher

Job #10-003

Utility Operator

Job #10-007
Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Head Start Program
Salary: $31,595.20

Deputy General Counsel

Job #10-013

Job #10-014

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Village of Upper Moenkopi
Salary: $25,292.80

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Office of General Counsel
Salary: $85,000

Physical Fitness Trainer
Job #10-015

Job #10-016

Laborer

Teacher Assistant

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Wellness Center
Hourly: $13.43

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Village of Sichomovi
Hourly: $10.00

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Head Start Program
Hourly: $9.27

Cook

Assistant Cook
Job #10-019

Job #10-020

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Head Start Program
Hourly: $11.03

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Head Start Program
Hourly: $8.61

Closing Date: November 17, 2014
Number of Positions:2
Department: Hopi Head Start Program
Hourly: $12.16

Job #10-018

Job #10-017

Bus Driver

Appellate Court Judge
Send letter of interest including salary
requirments and hours of availability,
resume and 3 references to:
Herman Honanie, Chairman Hopi Tribe
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the deadline. HR will accept resumes
however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resumes attached” on the application
will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full
benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays,
and 1 floating cultural holiday.

Community Calendar

Nov. 19, 2014
Free Training on Bully Prevention
5pm – 8pm at Second Mesa Day School Cafeteria
Training info contact: Trinette Bahnimptewa at (928) 734-3419
Nov. 22, 2014
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
Registration at 6:30am.
Dec. 02, 2014
Christmas Bazaar at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
5pm – 10pm.
Contact Marketing & Sales for more information @ (928)283-4500
Dec. 06, 2014
Kykotsmovi Village 12th Annual Holiday Parade
10am – 2pm
Call Kykotsmovi Village for information on vendor booths and parade entries at
(928) 734-2474
Dec. 13, 2014
Christmas Parade and Bazaar
First Mesa Baptist Church
For more information call: (928) 613-0909 or (928)
Dec. 13-14, 2014
Christmas Bazaar at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center Dec.
For more information call: (928) 734-3432
Dec. 26-28, 2014
2014 Christmas Men’s & Co-ed Tournament
Hopi Veterans Memorial Center
For more information call: (928) 734-3432

Scope of Work
The selected firm along with the HTHA will develop a complete scope of work that will include
all activities in the planning, design, and construction phases, and prepare a cost estimate that
will be used to enter into negotiations and a fixed price contract shall be awarded to the Design-Build firm. The Design-Build firm must have been in continuous business for a minimum
of five years and completed at least two Design-Build housing projects of similar nature within
the past three years. The scope of work shall include the site feasibility studies, review soil
investigation at each site, and assess water availability, assessment may require a new water
well, connect utilities, earthwork, new framed housing construction, and one year warranty
per NAHASDA requirements. The Design-Build firm shall complete all planning and design for
the new housing units and obtain a development permit from the Hopi Tribe that authorizes
construction development. In construction phase furnish all supervision, technical personnel,
labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, and services, including utility and transportation
services, required warranties and guarantees, including any authorized supplemental work,
all in accordance with approved construction documents. The land assignment for the new
housing units is located on the Hopi Trust Land and within the boundaries of the Hopi Reservation. The selected firm shall prepare construction documents that will include architectural
drawings and specifications for 2-5 bedrooms, single story, or two story units. The construction
documents shall include the proposed unit design, intent of the design, examples may include;
dimensions floor plan with housing unit square footage calculated, structural foundation with
slab on grade or post tension, roof systems, wall sections, delineating materials, dimensions,
and proposed construction, interior elevations showing proposed 2-dimensional views of
rooms, schedules indicating proposed finishes, doors, windows, equipment, etc., proposed
HVAC system and engineering data to support the design, proposed electrical system plan and
distribution schedules and details, any other relevant data to convey construction means and
methods. The design-build should include the roadway, streets, fire hydrants, street lights, all
furnishing that will support the construction as a community development
Proposal Due Date
A proposal conference and site review will be held in Winslow at the Owa-ki-tsoki complex
on December 3, 2014 starting at 9:00 a.m. Interested firms may submit one (1) original and
three (3) copies of their proposal in person by January 21, 2015 by 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, or by postmarked mail by January 19, 2015, to the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority,
P.O. Box 906 Polacca, Arizona 86042. This Request for Proposal is open to both Indian and
non-Indian firms. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. Physical Address: Hopi
Tribal Housing Authority, AZ State Route 264, Mile Post 390, Polacca, AZ 86042.

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Local News
MONONGYA GALLERY
THANKSGIVING BLACK FRIDAY
Friday Nov. 28, 2014 8 am–5pm
Clearance Sale on picture drawings and prints

Kykotsmovi Village 12th Annual Holiday Parade
December 6, 2014
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

$15.00 off Pendleton blankets
$10.00 off moccasins
25% off t-shirts, mugs, blankets,
Placemats, aprons and much more

Parade Begins at 12 noon

Parade float competition monetary prizes
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Parade Float Entry deadline December 5, 2014

50% off all handmade
Jewelry, Art & Crafts
Sat. Nov. 29, 2014 8 am–12 p.m. ONLY
Same sale as Black Friday
“4 HOURS ONLY”

Limited Vendor Booth space available
Sales begin at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
$25.00 - Food or Arts & Crafts or Game Booth
$35.00 — Combined
$5.00 — Increase on day of event

Rest of the weekend
“20% - 40% OFF SALE!!”

FOOD HANDLERS CARDS & PEDDLER’S PERMITS REQUIRED

For details call (928) 734-2344
Old Oraibi, AZ

Come enjoy the holiday spirit at Kykotsmovi Village - Arts &
Crafts, Food Booths and a Parade!
Applications available at Kykotsmovi Village Administration Office
Parade and Vendor information call (928) 734-2474

First Mesa Baptist Church

1st Annual Christmas Parade and Bazaar

PARADE RULES AND GUIDELINES
Check in will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the First Mesa Village Office
and United States Postal Office parking lot. The parade will begin
promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will proceed east on Main Street and
ending at the Burnt Store parking lot just off Hwy. 264, Polacca.
Emcee for parade will be located on the vicinity of Pam
Yestewa’s residence.
1. Please maintain the appropriate distance between your unit
and the next.
2. Parade numbers will be given out right before the start of
the parade and must be clearly visible on the right side of
the entry.
3. Once lined up, motorized vehicles must remain parked and
turned off until instructed to move.
4. Candy may be thrown from floats or vehicles or handed out.
5. Adults must be on floats with children to supervise at all
times.
6. Each unit is responsible for cleaning up the staging area
and afterward along the parade route if necessary.
7. No alcohol, firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed.
8. First Mesa Baptist Church has the right to reject any parade
entry if deemed inappropriate or unsafe.

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Two Hopi Women recognized at the American Indian
Excellence in Leadership Awards Ceremony

Theresa Price was awarded the Woman of the Year Award. Price is the Director
of the Native American Education Program (NAEP) with Mesa Public Schools.
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Phyllis Big Pond, former Phoenix Indian Center Director and other community leaders
hosted the first Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards Banquet in
1982.
At that time Big Pond was quoted saying, “We need to create a way to honor our leaders.”
Over the years, the award categories were revised and the community events grew to
cover the month of October and November.
This year, the banquet was held on Nov. 4 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas.
Randy Kemp, Environmental Graphic Designer Sr. and Taylor Susan, Current Miss Indian
University of Arizona co-emceed the event with several hundred people in attendance.
In the past, several Hopi tribal members have been recognized at this event. This year
there were two Hopi’s who were recognized for their hard work and dedication; Theresa
Price, Hopi/Navajo, was awarded the Woman of the Year Award and Theola Harvey, Hopi,
Legal Secretary/Contracts Technician for Blue Cross Blue Shields of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
was awarded the Outstanding American Indian Employee.
Price is the Director of the Native American Education Program (NAEP) with Mesa
Public Schools and earned her Bachelor and Master’s degree from Arizona State University in Education. After receiving her degrees she was hired with Mesa Public Schools,
one of the largest school districts in Arizona. She started out as a teacher and a Media
Specialist before becoming a Director for NAEP. She has been with Mesa Public School
for 34 years.
Some of the challenges she has overcome was bringing the Native American communities together to meet with the Superintendent of the district to build a relationship and
partnership between the two groups; and to seek what is best for students to be successful.
“The school district is always looking for new and better ways for cultural understanding and put forth the time and effort to find ways to encourage and build those educational
avenues for our students,” said Price.
Price said there are so many positives that she has encountered while working with
Mesa Public Schools.
“Students have so many opportunities,” said Price.
Price is Sun Forehead clan from the village of Sipaulovi. Her husband is Andrew Price and
they have five children; Niel (Marine Veteran), the late Preston Price, Rajsheen, Shantal and
LeeVon. She also has seven grandkids and 2 great-grand children. Her mother is May Adams
Natoni of Sipaulovi. She has two sisters; Mayfa Natoni and Ida Formea.
“My family has been my support and my strength,” said Price. Her and her husband

Deanna Salazar, Sr. VP and General Counsel of Blue Cross Blue Shields of AZ;
Theola Harvey, Legal Secretary/Contracts Technician and Robin Smith, Manager Paralegal. Harvey was awarded Outstanding American Indian Employee

both strive to have a happy and healthy family.
“I love my Hopi people,” said Price. “Hopi’s have always brought a strong unity of
devotion and love to a family unit.”
Harvey is a graduate from Santa Fe Indian High School. She attended the Academy of
Business College and received her diploma as a Legal Secretary in 1998. She has worked
with BCBSAZ for 16 years.
“It’s a privilege as a Native American to receive such recognition from a huge company
like Blue Cross Blue Shields of AZ,” said Harvey. “We also celebrated our 75th anniversary as a company this year.”
Harvey said she hasn’t had any challenges since working for BCBSAZ, but has had
many accomplishments.
Harvey is Corn clan from the village of Mishongnovi. She currently resides in Glendale
with her family of four; Lee, KayLee and Bryce Quahafvaya. Her parents are the late
Blinden Harvey and Geraldine Nevayaktewa; stepfather Danny Dee. She has four sisters;
Monica and Belena Harvey; Crystal and Raquel Dee.
The following is the nomination criteria to receive an award set by the Arizona American
Indian Center.
• Demonstrated leadership, excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession in
representing the American Indian Community.
• Assisted the American Indian community by developing or showing leadership in self
or business
• Demonstrated excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession with
regards to and representing the American Indian community
• Provided valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life
for others in the American Indian community
• Nominee is perceived as a leader among peers an in affecting positive change in the
profession, workplace/school, and community
After the banquet, the awardees were treated to an honor song by Thunder Spring Singers
of Phoenix, Arizona representing the Hopi and Gila River Indian Communities.

Hopi Tribe Department of Public Safety Launch Public
Health Emergency Preparedness Exercise
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
On Oct. 29, Darrin Kuwanhongva received a phone call from the Incident Command Manager at 7:15 a.m. He was told there was a medical pandemic and was told to set up the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC).
Kuwanhongva was selected to be the EOC Manager just that morning. There was a pandemic
and he needed to set up the EOC as quickly as possible. He didn’t have time to let the information sink in.
He got to the EOC at 7:50 a.m. and began calling the Hopi Emergency Response Team
(HERT); Velta Honanie, Planning section; Lottie Dallas, Operations section; Veronica Silas,
Finance/Administrator section; Crystal Dee, Public Information Officer (PIO) and the Logistics sections.
By 8:15 a.m. the EOC was set up in the Hopi Department of Natural Resource conference
room. HERT members began calling other agencies for assistance in getting vaccinations for
first responders and their families.
First responders and tribal leaders were priority in receiving vaccinations so they can help
the community during the pandemic.
Lt. Willis Sequi, Hopi Resource Enforcement Officer picked up and escorted a total of 130
vaccinations from Winslow Indian Health Services to the closed Point of Dispensing (POD)
location at the Pawiki Wildland Fire Station in Kykotsmovi.
Operations Section called Velleda Sidney, POD Manager to set up the POD location because
the vaccinations were on its way. Nurses, Community Health Representatives and the Hopi
Emergency Medical Service were at the POD site for assistance.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was also activated to assist at the closed
POD site for traffic control.
The vaccinations arrived at the closed POD site at 9:35 a.m. and opened at 10 a.m. for dispensing. Because this was a closed POD site, the public were not notified of the vaccinations.
EOC got a phone call from the Navajo Nation EOC and informed them they received several
calls from the public who were upset they were turned away from one of the closed POD sites.
Kuwanhonva instructed the PIO to do a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to the community.
The PSA informed community members vaccinations were available to first responders and
their immediate family members; community members may get vaccinations upon availability.
The closed POD was open for four hours or until all first responders were vaccinated. Only
34 vaccinations were given.
If this had been a real pandemic, only a handful of our first responders would have had protection. The first responders were identified as Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES),
Hopi Bureau of Indian Affairs Police (BIA), Community Health Nurses (CHR), Chairman and
staff, Vice Chairman and staff, the Hopi Tribal Council, Hopi Emergency Medical Services,
Hopi Tribal Security, Hopi High School Security, First Mesa Consolidated Villages, Hopi Department of Transportation and BIA Fire/Facilities.
The purpose of The Hopi Tribe’s Closed POD – Emergency Medical Prophylaxis was exercised as a potential medical outbreak.
Velleda Sidney, Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program Coordinator began
the planning with the invitation from Navajo IHS Area Emergency Management Office in June.
She planned the exercise and the type of scenario that would take place.
“From the tribal level this exercise practiced our capability to protect our First Responders of
a threatening disease,” said Sidney. “… In this case it was the flu virus.”
The PHEP program along with the assistance of the Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services, Hopi Tribal Health Departments and the Hopi Emergency Response Team
exercised the ability to dispense the flu vaccine and protect the Hopi First Responders from
contracting the flu virus.
“This practice is very critical, and it may be a real task we may have to organize as a last
resort if the Hopi Health Care Center has reached maximum capacity of patient care and to save
the lives of the Hopi people,” said Sidney.

Participants at the Emergency Preparedness Exercise
With a Pandemic Plan in place PHEP and the assistance other programs and agencies, they
can save many lives. An exercise such as the Closed POD - Mass Flu Vaccination exercise
strengthens the Hopi Tribal Health programs to set up a real-clinic and notify out-side agencies
the urgency of protecting the Hopi People.
Outside agencies include Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Emergency Management, Center for Disease Control, Navajo County, Hopi Health Care Center, Phoenix Area
Office, Navajo IHS, Coconino County, and Apache County.
The Mass Vaccination Exercise for First Responders was the first exercise setup by the Hopi
Tribe said Sidney. This was also her first time to exercise the role of a POD Manager.
“I took the responsibility of managing the Hopi POD site because it was the start of coordinating an Emergency Medical Prophylaxis Exercise,” said Sidney. “I felt it was a positive opportunity to lead the Hopi Tribe though the first Closed POD – Mass Flu Vaccination Exercise.”
“A lot of times people don’t think of the risk first responder’s face,” said Roger Tungovia,
Director of Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services. “They are the first to receive
vaccinations. They have to be protected.”

Tungovia was an evaluator for this exercise and didn’t participate. He is usually
plays the role of the EOC manager but is giving others the opportunity to be in the
positions because he may not always be available.
The Hopi Tribe PHEP and Navajo County PHEP worked together to make this exercise a success. Both programs are funded through the Arizona Department of Health
Services.
John Zimmerman of the Coconino County PHEP said the closed POD site was organized and all safety measures were set up to standard.
Sidney said she would like to thank the Hopi Chairman and Vice-Chairman for supporting the exercise and believing this could be done at the Tribal level.
“I’d like to thank the Navajo County PHEP, John Zimmerman and his staff for supporting our Closed POD; with their resources we were able to locate the Flu Vaccines
late in the flu season, implement the drive thru Closed POD, and most importantly establish a Memorandum of Agreement with the Hopi Tribe,” said Sidney. “I also want
to thank our Hopi BIA Facilities Department & the Pawiki Fire station Supervisor
Sam Yazzie for allowing our POD staff to utilize the bay area and outside campus to
conduct our Closed POD clinic- drive thru.”

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Jean Sahmie from the Village of Tewa receives
Arizona Indian Living Treasures Award

2014 AILTA Awardee, Jean Sahmie with her grandchildren; Lexie James (Miss
Hopi), Keanu Zacarias and Kaniela Zacarias
Louella Nahsonhoya , Hopi Tutuveni

On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Arizona Indian Living Treasures Awards (AILTA) ceremony was held at the Steele Auditorium - Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. The
Arizona Living Treasure Award Ceremony is held each year to recognize and honor
Native American elders for their accomplishments and contributions to society. The
2014 Indian Living Treasures awards were presented to the elders for their lifetime
achievements in the areas of Traditional Arts, Education, Cultural and Language
Preservation.
Jean Sahmie, a resident of First Mesa from the Village of Tewa, was amongst those
honored. Ms. Sahmie comes from a long line of traditional Hopi/Tewa Potters, most
notable her Mother Priscilla Namingha, Aunt Dextra Quotskuyva and Great-Grandmother Nampeyo. Ms. Sahmie is world renown with her work in the homes of
celebrities and private collectors. She has also traveled as far as Europe to share her
culture and work. Ms. Sahmie is not only an “Arizona Living Treasure” but, a Treasure to the Hopi and Tewa People.
“I am very proud of my mother and all her accomplishments,’ said daughter Donnella Zacarias. “It gives me great joy to see my mother recognized for all her hard
work and for sharing her culture through her talent and skills.”
Many people attended the 2014 AILTA ceremonies. This years AILTA Committee
Director was Daryl Melvin, who presented awards to the following honorees:
Homer Beatty-White Mountain Apache, cultural preservationist thrugh storytelling,
traditional dance and singing.
Jones Benally - Navajo historian, hoop dancer, singer, and hataali (traditional
healer)
Ena R. Lopez - Tohono O’odham, traditional storyteller, singer, basket weaver, and
ceremonial advisor and cultural foods instructor
James Peshlakai - Navajo, language preservation, singer, storyteller, and silversmith
Jean Sahmie - Hopi, traditional Hopi/Tewa pottery artisan.

2014 Arizona Living Indian Treasures Awardees and Tribal Royalty

Free Do-It-Yourself
Home Weatherization
Workshop
Red Feather Development Group will be hosting a weatherization
workshop for community members December 5-7, 2014. Students will
begin in the classroom learning the basics of home energy efficiency and
maintenance techniques. This will be followed by hand-on-practice
investigating local homes for air leaks and installing weatherization
materials. All participants will receive a weatherization kit that includes
items such as a hot water blanket, carbon monoxide detector,
weather-stripping and insulation materials. No experience necessary.
Participants must attend all sessions to graduate.
Space is limited! For details or to
RSVP your attendance please call
Joe Seidenberg, at 928-266-1610 or
email joe@redfeather.org
Class Times:
Friday: 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8am-4pm
Location:
Moencopi Lower Community
Center

Workshop Sponsors:

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Local News

From the Hopi High School Bruin Times

Keannah Speen, radio broadcast student Hopi High Boys Cross Country Team
Win 25th Straight State Championship
wins Media Awards
Alyssia Humeyestewa
Bruin Times Staff

Keannah Speen, a radio broadcast
student at Hopi High School, won three
awards from the Arizona Interscholastic
Press Association Oct. 27 at Arizona State
University in Tempe.
Hopi High media won ten awards with
eight for broadcast and two for print journalism.
The other award winners were Jennifer
Lomayektewa received two honorable
mentions, the first for her feature story
on “Band All Time Low.” The second
award was for a sports story on wrestling.
Christen Ben earned an excellent for her
sports story on girls cross-country. Allen
Honyouti earned an honorable mention
for his news story about the Elite Bruin
Team. Shacely Miguel earned an honorable mention for her news story about
reclaimed wastewater. Randi Lomayestewa won two print journalism awards. She
earned honorable mention for her column
“Reed disappoints runners” and her sports
story “Sekaquaptewa named player of the
year.”
The three awards were the most by a
Hopi High School student.
Speen, a senior, said she was surprised
by winning three state awards for her
radio work last school year because she
didn’t think it was a hard assignment. The
three awards were given to her for her
pieces on the Hopi High School basketball team, a commentary on relationship
advice, and her profile story about Dylan
Ami. Speen said her commentary on relationships to people was advice on what
their mindset should be when they enter
relationships.
Speen said she learned how to deal with
the radio equipment and speak properly
on-air in radio class. Speen said a youth
radio club trip to the National Journalism
Education Association Conference in San
Diego was fun and full of memorable
events.
Speen has three colleges in mind that
she would consider attending: Fort Lewis

College, Haskell College, or Dine Col- Jere Antone
lege. Speen will be majoring in nursing Bruin Times Staff
It was heartwarming that the Hopi High
and maybe minor in radio.
School Boys Cross Country team won
Speen’s advice to students who are gothe 25th straight State Championship being to take radio is not to be shy and take
cause it kept the tradition of winning the
opportunities on speaking on the air betitle.Running is not all about winning
cause it will help you in the future. Speen
or coming in first. Running takes a lot
said she would be interested in a job in
of time to adjust to and the Hopi High
radio because it would be fun and exciting
School Boys Cross Country team worked
to host her own radio show.
hard to earn the 25th consecutive state
Speen said the best part about the Hopi
championship.
High Teen Show is she had the opportuThe boys worked hard and pushed
nity to get to know the staff at the KUYI
themselves to win and achieve their goal
radio show, became friends with the stuon winning the 25th straight state champidents in the radio class and spoke on air.
onship. Everyone was excited and happy
She said the Hopi High Teen Show could
that they got another championship to add
be improved if more students would join
the class.
The Hopi High School radio broadcast,
news video and journalism clubs are raising money so they can attend the National Alyssia Humeyestewa
Journalism Education Association confer- Bruin Times Staff
Many people look forward to Thanksence in Denver, Colorado, April 16-19.
The media clubs are attempting to raise giving Day, especially me. Thanksgiving
$14,000 so they can send ten students is a national holiday that I hope everyone
and two chaperones to attend the nation- participates in. I love Thanksgiving. It’s
al conference so students can learn more one of my favorite holidays.
about how they can become empowered I am looking forward to Thanksgiving because it’s a day where your family
through communications.
The trip will cost approximately $1,200 comes together and that’s something to
per person for the airfare, hotel and other cherish. Be glad that you have a family.
amenities. Any donation is appreciated. It’s a time to have fun and make memoThe students attending the nation- ries with your family, so take advantage
al youth media conference will benefit of it.
by meeting students from other schools Football is another reason why I’m
throughout the country and learning more looking forward to Thanksgiving. In our
house, we invite our family members
about media techniques.
The Hopi High Teen Show airs from over. The guys watch football and the
2-2:30 every other Tuesday and the ad- girls and ladies cook. It all works out
vanced class has a show every other Tues- because the guys stay out of the way.
day from 12:30-1:30. The advanced class That’s why the NFL always has games on
also works on radio production. For more Thanksgiving so the guys will not interinformation, e-mail the bluesmagician@
gmail.com
Checks should be made out to the Hopi
High Radio Club or Hopi High Jour- Jere Antone
nalism, P.O. Box 337, Keams Canyon, Bruin Times Staff
Arizona, 86034. For more information, I look forward to Thanksgiving every
telephone radio teacher Stan Bindell at year because there is a lot of good food and
928-738-511, extension 241.
you get to spend time with your family.

Hopi High Bruins
Winter Sports
Schedule
11/20/14---JH Basketball @ Sanders 4, 5, 6 & 7 pm.

11/21/14---HS Basketball (Scrimmage) HOPI vs. Show Low 5 & 7 pm

to the others for cross-country.
Running doesn’t come easy. You have
to push yourself to where you want to
be and where you want to get. I was a
runner and I had to push myself in order
to get better and in shape. The boys’
cross-country team worked and pushed
themselves to get what they wanted.
The boys, winning the championship
the past 25 years, probably makes people
think that us Hopis are good at running
and have the ability to run. Running
is hard work and runners need a lot of
practice to be fit for the sport. Anyone can
run and win the next state championship.
They just need a lot of work and practice.

Looking forward to Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

Hopi High
School Cross
Country Team
25th State
Championship

I like Thanksgiving because you get to
see your family members who don’t live
out on the Hopi Reservation and you get
to spend time with them while they are out
here. I like Thanksgiving because it’s a
time for family bonding and eating lots of
delicious food. Thanksgiving means that
you’re thankful for the food that is served
on that day, and mainly about family
bonding time with your entire family and
the family that you haven’t seen in awhile.
I look forward to Thanksgiving because
you get to get out of school for several

11/22/14---JH Wrestling @ TCBS Multi 9 am.
11/25/14---HS Basketball HOPI vs. St. Michael 3, 4:30, 6 & 7 pm.
12/2/14---HS Basketball Hopi @ Tuba City 4:30, 6, 3, 4:30, 6
& 7:30 pm.
12/4/14---JH Basketball @ Tuba City Brdg. 4, 5, 6 & 7 pm.
12/4-6/14---HS Girls Basketball @ NGS Tourney (Page)
12/5-6/14---JH Basketball (JV) @ Kayenta Tourney.
12/5-6/14---HS Wrestling @ Pat Kenny Invite (Holbrook)
12/6/14---JH Basketball (V) @ THT Tourney in Ft. Defiance.
12/6/14---JH Wrestling @ Greasewood Multi.
12/8/14---HS Basketball HOPI vs. Rough Rock 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm.
12/9/14---HS Basketball Hopi @ Red Mesa 3, 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm.
12/10/14---HS Wrestling @ Tuba City Multi
12/11/14---HS Basketball HOPI vs. Pinon 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6,
& 7:30 pm
12/11/14---JH Basketball Hopi @ KDLO (JV only) 4 & 5 pm.
12/12/14---JH Basketball HOPI vs. Red Mesa 3, 4, 5 & 6 pm.
12/12-13/14---HS Boys Basketball @ Window Rock Tourney
12/12-13/14---HS Wrestling @ Peabody Invite (Kayenta)
12/12-13/14---JH Wrestling @ Peabody Invite (Kayenta)
12/15/14---HS Basketball Hopi @ Greyhills 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6,
& 7:30 pm.
12/15/14---JH Basketball HOPI vs. Chinle 4, 5, 6 & 7 pm.
12/16/14---HS Wrestling @ Northland Prep Multi (Flagstaff)
12/18/14---JH Basketball HOPI vs. Ganado 4, 5, 6, & 7 pm.
12/18-20/14---HS Girls Basketball @ Winslow Winter Classic
12/19-20/14---JH Basketball (V) @ KMS Tourney (Kayenta)
12/19-20/14---HS Wrestling @ Window Rock Invite (Ft. Defiance)
12/20/14---JH Wrestling @ THT Joe Droll (Ft. Defiance)
12/26-29/14---HS Basketball (B & G) @ Tournament of Champions
First Rounds at Ganado or Kayenta, Finals at Ft. Defiance

Go Bruins !

rupt our cooking.
This Thanksgiving
Day there are three games happening: the
Bears vs. Lions, Eagles vs. Cowboys and
Seahawks vs. 49ers. All I’m hoping for is
the Cowboys to lose because I dislike the
Cowboys.
The main reason why I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving is the food. Just
thinking about it is making me feel like
I’m starving. Most people pig out on
Thanksgiving. I know I am. My favorite
food to eat on Thanksgiving is olives, turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin
pie. It’s great sharing a meal with you
family.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
I can’t wait till our family gets together.
Having your family together is one of the
best feelings in the world. You should be
thankful to have your family. That’s what
Thanksgiving is all about. I can’t wait till
Thanksgiving com

days. But this year we only get three
days. I think everyone likes Thanksgiving
because all you can do is eat and eat.
I think family time is good during
Thanksgiving because you are eating,
laughing, playing family games, making
use of outside spending time with each
other, or just talking and having a special
bond with all your family members.
During Thanksgiving, you can go and
eat at other family members, relatives, or
friends’ houses and spend quality time
with them and their family. Some other
people will invite you to their house to eat.
I just like and look forward to
Thanksgiving because I like spending
time with my family and friends, but I
mainly enjoy the food.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A80d65c3b16a130b2. Public record. Not legal advice.