# Congratulations to Hopi Vice Chairman (2015) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Abdc6255f5621bd73 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Congratulations to Hopi Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. on his recent marriage to Sahmie Wytewa FREE HOPI TUTUVENI TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 Kwiyamuyaw Windbreaker Moon HOPI CALENDAR HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 Published by Flagstaff Publishing Co. /AZ Daily Sun 1751 Thompson Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Volume 23, Number 08 Hopi High Media Students visit Phoenix Suns at Journalism Day KYAAMUYA- December PAAMUYA- January POWAMUYA- February OSOMUYAW- March KWIYAMUYAW- April HAKITONMUYAW- May WOKO’UYIS- June TALANGVA- July TALAPAAMUYA- August NASAN’MUYAW- Sept. TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct. KELMUYA- November This Month In Hopi History • Massive Navajo Attack on Orayvi, 1837 • Rocky Mountain Fur Co. trappers kill 15-20 Hopi, 1834 • 3 Hopis Travel to Salt Lake City to Appeal for Aid against Navajos, 1862-1863 Congratulations Students and bus driver Martha hanging out with the Phoenix Suns Gorilla Hopi Boston Photo by: Stan Bindell Marathon Runners Caroline Sekaquaptewa Steven Ovah Anthony Masayesva Trent Taylor COMMUNITY CALENDAR Cervical Cancer Presentations 4/20 1-2:15p Bacavi Com Ctr 4/21 2-3:15p Upper Moenkopi For info contact 928-734-1151 Proposed 2015 Hunting Regulations Presentation 4/20 6p- Lower Moencopi 4/22 6p- Shungopavi Comm. 4/23 6p- Tewa Community 4/28 6p- Upper Moenkopi 4/30 6p- Sipaulovi Y/E Ctr. Kykotsmovi Village Cleanup 4/22 830a-Kykotsmovi Admin For info contact 928-734-2474 Hopi Code Talkers Recognition 4/23 10-2p Hopi Veterans Memorial Center For info contact 928-734-3462 Career Fair 4/25 9-3p Hotevilla/ Bacavi Community School For info contact 928-734-3536 Hopi Caregiver Conference 4/30 8-4p The Moencopi Legacy Inn For info contact 928-734-3557 100 Mile Club Registration 4/6-5/4 Hopi Veterans Memorial Center For info contact 928-734-3432 Raicardo Jim, Bruin Times Hopi High Radio Student Our Hopi High media students visited the Phoenix Suns for their first Journalism Day. The experience was exciting and exhilarating. The Journalism Day event was educational and full of helpful information on how to advance myself in the world of journalism. It was surprising to see so many students at the event and most of those students were girls so I didn’t have much of a getaway from my normal every day sixth hour problem. About 120 students from 12 different schools attended the first Phoenix Suns Journalism Day event. Tom Leander and Tom Chambers were both entertaining yet extremely detailed on how they had achieved their current positions. They told us students about the challenges they face on the job and what kind of schooling they had to go through to be able to work in the journalism field. Some of the challenges that Tom and Tom had to face are that they have to concentrate on what they are saying and at the same time they have to pay attention to what the producer or the director has to say through their earpieces. We also had time on the Suns’ court. This was just amazing and being able to actually shootaround on the court was Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie. File Photo U of A Hopi Grad Student Rachel LaMantia wins 1st Place in Grad Slam Finals Spring Carnival Reprint from the Daily 5/1 5-10p Hopi Veterans Wild Cat/Tucson, AZ Memorial Center By: Brandi Walker For info contact 928-734-3432 Six UA graduate students competed for a chance to Market & Exchange 5/2 8-2p- Hopi Veterans Me- win up to $3,000 in prize morial Center money at the Grad Slam FiFor info contact 928-514-8220 nal Round on Monday. Each finalist gave a Time to Run Again three-minute presentation 5/10 Fundraiser “Wuwuchiim about a project related to their Kiva” Shungopavi Community own research and discoveries. For info contact 928-734“The talks are short TED 9436/1150 Talk-style presentations featuring some of the UA’s Hakintonmuya Relays most effective graduate stu5/16- 63a- Lower Old Oraibi dent presenters,” said David For info contact 928-401-0821 Bradshaw, program coordi- nator for the UA Graduate Sunlight Community Church Center, in an email. 5/3 4pm- Day of Prayer Rachel LaMantia, a grad5/3 7pm- Potluck & Services uate student in the College 5/6 10-3p- Mother’s Day of Architecture, Planning Bazaar &Food Sale and Landscape Architec10a- Weekly Sunday Service ture, won first place and was 7p- Tuesday Bible Study awarded a $3,000 prize. Her 10-2p Sewing presentation detailed her reFor info contact 928-737-2583 Jennifer Huma accepted to Cronkite School of Journalism just a dream come true. The Suns digital media managers Jeramie McPeek and Greg Esposito were helpful with how to use social media as a way to get experience with journalism. They also talked about how they were able to get where they are today. McPeek has done a lot in his life from writing in his high school newspapers to writing in national magazines, which is just amazing.Esposito was inspired by McPeek. Through that inspiration he was able to get a good career going and he eventually ended up working with the guy who inspired him. The game where the Suns faced the Trail Blazers was great to watch even though the Suns lost. The Suns had a good lead in the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth, but toward the end the Suns lost the lead. They eventually lost because they couldn’t make their shots. They had an awesome halftime show and fun contests during timeouts. The experience is one that I will never forget. I will use what I have learned to better myself in the journalism field. The advice that Tom Chambers and Tom Leander gave was extremely helpful. The experience I had on the court was just amazing. Then the Q&A session with McPeek and Esposito was also informative and helpful. The game was exciting to watch and I HHS Bruin Times Editor Jennifer Huma interviews will never forget that experience. search about an affordable, sustainable and energy efficient alternative to the substandard housing within the Hopi Reservation. “As an undergraduate student, I began to study building efficiency and strategies used to design in energy-efficient ways,” LaMantia said. “I wanted to see what the outcome would be if I applied specific strategies to a Hopi house. I hope to expand on this study and take it a step further with my graduate research.” LaMantia said she plans to put the prize money toward continuing her research in graduate school and applying these strategies to a traditional Hopi house to determine if the results from her undergraduate research were correct, in addition to having a real-life model instead of a Tierra Lomabalaquihoya Bruin Times Reporter Jennifer Huma, a junior at Hopi High and Bruin Times editor, has been accepted to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism summer program at Arizona State University. Huma said being accepted into the program felt incredible. When she read her email stating that she had been accepted, she couldn’t wait to tell people about the great news. “I hope to learn new journalism techniques, to further my education and how to get a successful career in journalism. I am also looking forward to learning new skills and taking other people’s knowledge and putting it to use toward the Rachel LaMantia,daugh- future,” she said. Huma said she is looking ter of Sheila Nicholas, is from Shungopavy Village forward to working with other students and adults from 3-D model. other schools; and said she is The $3,000 award was looking forward to working provided by the UA Office on a college campus to gain of Research and Discovery college experience. and the University Libraries. “I’m interested in jourLaMantia has been nalism because students funded by the Hopi Tribe can voice opinions, share throughout her education. news and create a sort of entertainment,” she said. Huma said she doesn’t know what types of stories she would like to cover while at Cronkite. “I would like to cover a wide variety of stories while I’m there. It doesn’t matter to me what type of story. I just want to make the best of it,” she said. Huma said she likes being part of the Hopi High radio class. “It was great being in the Hopi High Radio Teen Show. I learned a lot. Radio is not a lot different from journalism. Merging what I learned in both classes help me a lot with communication skills,” she said. Huma said her sister was very happy about her being accepted. Her teachers Stan Bindell and Dirk Wirth were also happy. They congratulated her on the acceptance to Cronkite. “My advice for students coming into the journalism class is having fun. Take good notes to make a good story. Be open to new ideas and tips from people,” she said. Inside: Hopi Tribal Council Task Teams; Hopi Tribe Disagrees with U.S. Court of Claims’ finding; Craig Puhuyesva receives 20-year pin 2 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL 2015 Task Teams/Committees WATER/ENERGY TEAM George Mase, Chairman Michael Elmer Malinda Andrews Norman Honanie Lamar Keevama Chairman Herman G. Honanie LAND TEAM Lamar Keevama, Chairman Rosa Honani Alban Mooya, Jr. Danny Humetewa, Sr. Annette Talayumptewa Chairman Herman G. Honanie LuAnn Leonard Hopi Education Endowment Fund Eric North Bureau of Indian Education HOPI EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD Executive Committee: Ex Officio Members: Lois Reynosa-Qumyintewa, President Chairman Herman G. Honanie Kim Kahe Corkin, Vice President Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Ali Gabriel, Treasurer Nada Talayumptewa, Hopi Tribal Council Mike Finney, Secretary Eileen Egan Romalita Laban Darold Joseph Members: Dr. Angela Gonzales Dr. Jeremy Garcia Winifred Wong Janet Regner Lyle Balenquah Cpt. DeAlva Honahnie Dr. Pamela Powell Brent Hines Stephanie Parker Dr. Tsanina Lomawaima Terry Hines Debbie Nez-Manuel Timothy Evans Trevor Reed Arvis Myron James Surveyor Debra Onsae Bruce Talawyma ELECTION BOARD Regular Board Members: Marlene Sekaquaptewa, Chairman Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018 Kristopher Holmes, Vice Chairman Term: December 18, 2012 to Dec.17, 2017 Colleen Seletstewa Term: May 9, 2012 to May 8, 2017 Mary Ann Tenakhongva Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018 Oran Selestewa Term: December 12, 2014 to Dec. 17, 2017 Alternate Board Members: VACANT Alternate #1 VACANT Alternate #2 VACANT Alternate #3 HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY/BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sandy Whitehair, Chairperson Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018 Mark Joseph Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018 Jolene Bergen Term: January 1, 2014 –Dec. 17, 2016 Patrick Secakuku Term: January 1, 2014 – July 21, 2017 VACANT Term: GRAZING HEARING BOARD Audrey Navasie, Chairperson Spider Mound Livestock Association Davis Tallas, Vice-Chairperson Hopi Livestock Association Lloyd Ami Sr. Polacca Stock Growers Association Ronald Laban Second Mesa Livestock Association Randolph Poleahla Third Mesa Livestock Association VACANT U/L Moenkopi District Livestock Board VACANT Voices of the People Ex-Officios: Pricilla Pavatea ORM/Land Operations Director Robert Adams Range Technician Ronald Honyumptewa Hopi Resource Enforcement Services HOPI HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL VACANT Moenkopi Representative VACANT First Mesa Representative VACANT Second Mesa Representative VACANT Third Mesa Representative VACANT Member-At-Large Nada Talayumptewa Hopi Tribal Council Representative VACANT Office of the Chairman VACANT Office of the Vice Chairman Ex-officio Members: Lori Joshweseoma, Director Department of Community Health Services VACANT Hopi Health Care Center YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE VACANT, Chairman Hopi Guidance Center VACANT Hopi Tribal Council VACANT Hopi Tribal Housing Authority VACANT Hopi Guidance Center VACANT Office of Financial Management VACANT Outside Treatment Provider Delfred Leslie Hopi Tribal Court VACANT Outside Building Inspector VACANT At-Large Individual VACANT At-Large Individual PENSION COMMITTEE Lisa Pawwinnee, HR Director Pension Committee Chairperson Jonathan Phillips Hopi Tribal Council Chairman Herman G. Honanie Executive Office Representative Robert Sumatzkuku Treasurer Ex-Officios: David Waterman Deputy General Counsel Pamela Means Means & Associates Tim Schannep, Robert Quiroz CBIZ Willis Kuwanvama, Assistant Director Office of Financial Management Lucille Lomawaima, Benefits Coordinator Office of Personnel Management Berlene Lamson, Payroll Supervisor Office of Payroll HOPI DETENTION FACILITY STEERING COMMITTEE Amanda Lomayesva, Chairperson Hopi Tribal Court Andrew Gashwazra, Vice Chairperson Community Planning & Economic Dev VACANT Hopi Tribal Council George Mase Law Enforcement Task Team Miona Kaping Law Enforcement Task Team Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman Kerri Shebola, Alternate Office of the Chairman Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman Elda Joshevama, Alternate Office of the Vice Chairman Samuel Crowfoot Office of the Prosecutor Jamie Kootswatewa BIA-Hopi Law Enforcement Services Ronald Honyumptewa Hopi Resource Enforcement Services Fred Shupla, Alternate Community Planning & Economic Dev. VACANT Hopi Guidance Center Wendell Honanie BIA-Office of Facilities Management Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary Admin. Support HOPI TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. James Underwood, Chairman Mr. Donald Massey, Vice Chairman Mr. Wilfred Moore, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. James “Mickey” McKandles, Director ARIZONA COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS VACANT, Member Hopi Tribal Council Representative DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VACANT Hopi Tribal Council HEADSTART – LIAISON Malinda Andrews Hopi Tribal Council Miona Kaping Hopi Tribal Council Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. Hopi Tribal Council HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANT Term: November 17, 2011 – Nov. 17, 2015 Stephen P. Puhr Term: August 28, 2014 – April 29, 2017 VACANT Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2016 Blake Cumbers Term: July 1, 2013 – July 1, 2015 Rosalie Talahongva Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2017 VACANT Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2017 VACANT Term: July 1, 2011 – July 1, 2015 NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Member Hopi Tribal Council Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr., Alternate Hopi Tribal Council Nada Talayumptewa, Alternate Hopi Tribal Council VACANT, Alternate Hopi Tribal Council VACANT, Alternate Hopi Tribal Council ALL INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Delegate Hopi Tribal Council VACANT, Delegate Hopi Tribal Council VACANT, Delegate Hopi Tribal Council REVENUE COMMISSION Danny Honanie, Chief Revenue Officer Term: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015 Leon Lomakema, Dep. Rev. Commissioner Term: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015 Merwin Kooyahoema, Dep. Rev. Commissioner Term: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015 HOPI LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION Hopi Livestock Association Davis Tallas Lower Moenkopi Grazing Board VACANT Polacca Stock Growers Association Lloyd Ami, Sr. Second Mesa Livestock Association Ronald Laban Spider Mound Livestock Association Audrey Navasie Third Mesa Livestock Association Randolph Poleahla Upper Moenkopi Livestock Board VACANT Voices of the People VACANT LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK TEAM Village of Sipaulovi Upper Village of Moenkopi Village of Mishongnovi Village of Kykotsmovi Village of Bacavi Office of the Chairman Village of Bacavi Village of Sipaulovi Village of Kykotsmovi Upper Village of Moenkopi Village of Mishongnovi Office of the Chairman Mervin Yoyetewa, Chairman Leroy Sumatzkuku, Vice Chairman Miona Kaping Gail Poley George Mase Ex-Officios: Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Ronald Honyumptewa Jamie Kootswatewa Chief Judge Amanda Lomayesva Samuel Crowfoot VACANT Village of Mishongnovi Upper Village of Moenkopi Village of Kykotsmovi Village of Bacavi Village of Sipaulovi Davis F. Pecusa, Chairman Nada Talayumptewa Jonathan Phillips George Mase Annette Talayumptewa Ex-Officios: Chairman Herman G. Honanie Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Fred Shupla Clayton Honyumptewa RE-ORGANIZATION TASK TEAM Davis Pecusa, Chairman George Mase Annette Talayumptewa Rosa Honani Gail Poley Michael Elmer Malinda Andrews Ex-Officios: Chairman Herman G. Honanie Gerald Calnimptewa Wayne Taylor, Jr. CPA TASK TEAM George Mase VACANT Jonathan Phillips VACANT Norman Honanie TAWAOVI DEVELOPMENT TEAM Chairman Herman G. Honanie Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Clayton Honyumptewa, Manager Noreen Sakiestewa, Manager Lori Joshweseoma, Manager Chester Carl, Executive Director Fred Shupla, Community Planner George Mase VACANT Willis Kuwanvama, Assistant Director Village of Bacavi Village of Kykotsmovi Upper Village of Moenkopi Village of Sipaulovi Village of Mishongnovi TRANSPORTATION TASK TEAM Office of the Vice Chairman Hopi Resource Enforcement Service Bureau of Indian Affairs Hopi Tribal Court Prosecutor’s Office Public Defenders Office Office of the Chairman Office of the Vice Chairman Community Planner Department of Natural Resources Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Office of the Chairman Tribal Operations Program Executive Director Village of Sipaulovi Village of Bacavi Upper Village of Moenkopi Village of Mishongnovi Village of Kykotsmovi Office of the Chairman Office of the Vice Chairman Department of Natural Resources Department of Education Department of Health & Human Services Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Community Planning Economic Development Hopi Tribal Council Hopi Tribal Council Office of Financial Management Temporary Moenkopi Development Corporation Loan Oversight Commnittee Leroy Sumatzkuku Village of Upper Moenkopi George Mase Village of Sipaulovi Mervin Yoyetewa Village of Mishongnovi Lamar Keevama Village of Bacavi Nada Talayumptewa Village of Kykotsmovi Ex-Officios: Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman Fred Lomayesva Office of the General Counsel Robert Sumatzkuku Office of the Treasurer HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP – Communication Liaison Committee Lamar Keevama Village of Bacavi Mervin Yoyetewa Village of Mishongnovi Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Settlement Negotiation Committees Morgan Keegan: Nada Talayumptewa Village of Kykotsmovi Rosa Honani Village of Sipaulovi Davis Pecusa Village of Bacavi Leroy Sumatzkuku Upper Village of Moenkopi Malinda Andrews Village of Mishongnovi Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman Wachovia: Norman Honanie Village of Kykotsmovi George Mase Village of Sipaulovi Davis Pecusa Village of Bacavi Leroy Sumatzkuku Upper Village of Moenkopi Mervin Yoyetewa Village of Mishongnovi Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Norman Honanie Village of Kykotsmovi George Mase Village of Sipaulovi Lamar Keevama Village of Bacavi Danny Humetewa Upper Village of Moenkopi Malinda Andrews Village of Mishongnovi Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman Robert Sumatzkuku Office of the Treasurer Finance Director Office of Financial Management EDUCATION ORDINANCE #36 REVISION TEAM VACANT Chairperson VACANT Hopi Board of Education VACANT Hopi Board of Education VACANT Superintendent, BIA OIEP VACANT Office of the Vice Chairman VACANT Office of the Chairman VACANT Hopi Tribal Council George Mase Hopi Tribal Council GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Chairperson Department of Education Rayma Duyongwa, Alternate Member Department of Education Norman Honanie, Member Tribal Council Representative VACANT, Alternate Member Tribal Council Representative Felina Cordova, Member Student Representative VACANT, Alternate Member Student Representative VACANT, Interim Member Hopi Board of Education VACANT, Alternate Member Hopi Board of Education Carlene Tenakhongva, Member Office of the Chairman Marilyn Fredericks, Alternate Member Office of the Chairman Donna Humetewa-Kaye, Member Office of the Vice Chairman Elda Joshevama, Alternate Member Office of the Vice Chairman Ex-Officios: VACANT BIA Hopi Agency LuAnn Leonard Hopi Education Endowment Fund Staff: Kathlene Sumatzkuku, Program Administrator Georgianna Sieweyumptewa, Intake/MIS Coord. Cecelia Shortman, Higher Education Advisor Marcella Silas, Vocational Advisor Jacqueline Torivio, Secretary HOPI BOARD OF EDUCATION Angeline Joseph, Chairperson First Mesa Elementary School VACANT Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Antone Honanie, Representative Hopi Day School Doris Honanie, Member Moencopi Day School VACANT Hopi Mission School Leora H. Coin, Member Hotevilla Bacavi Community School Wallace Youvella, Member Keams Canyon Elementary School Gloria Lomahaftewa Second Mesa Day School Ex-Officios: Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Director Department of Education Range Conservationist/Rep. Robert Adams, Range Tech. Ex-Officios: Land Operations/ORM Director Priscilla Pavatea HRES Director Ronald Honyumptewa OHLA, Director Edison Tu’tsi HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 3 THE HOPI TUTUVENI STAFF Director/ Managing Editor Louella Nahsonhoya 928-734-3281 Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us Secretary II Cindi Polingyumptewa 928-734-3282 cpolingyumptewa@hopi. nsn.us Reporter Crystal Dee 928-734-3284 cdee@hopi.nsn.us EDITORIAL BOARD Belma Navakuku Jeannette Honanie Stan Bindell The Hopi Tutuveni Official Newspaper of the Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Ph: (928) 734-3282 Fax: (928) 734-0734 CIRCULATION The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of 5,000 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the following locations: Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal Government Complex and all Village Administration offices. The Tutuveni is also available at the following border town locations: Flagstaff- Hopi Heritage Plaza N.A.C.A /Steves Blvd., HTEDC, Mike & Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Caseys, Winslow Library, Brown Mug, Alphonso’s; and HolbrookHopi Travel Plaza, Joe and Aggie’s Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant. Whitecone - Giant Gas Station. Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba City Bashas. LOCAL NEWS Hopi Tribe Disagrees with Process to submit Federal Court’s ruling of documents to HTC No Jurisdiction to Hear Arsenic Case Submitted by: Vernita Selestewa Hopi Tribal Council Secretary This memorandum is a reminder (Memo dated Kykotsmovi, AZ - The Hopi Tribe was advised that the Court of Appeals for the 10/17/2014), regarding copies of documents that need to Federal Circuit has affirmed the United Stated Court of Claims’ finding of no juris- be distributed to Tribal Council members for reports and diction to hear the Hopi Tribe’s case against the United States seeking damages being presentations by programs, villages and others. Copyincurred by the Tribe to upgrade the drinking water system for several Hopi Villages ing of documents needed for distribution, is the responwith unsafe levels of arsenic. The United States designed, installed, and operated the sibility of the programs, villages and others and should consist of (20) copies. Additionally, all/any documents effected drinking water systems before turning them over to the Hopi Villages. The court recognized that the United States has a duty to prevent others from reduc- for Tribal Council will need to be date stamped and ing the quality of a Tribe’s water resources, but nonetheless, found no cognizable duty logged in by the Tribal Secretary’s office, prior to begiving rise to jurisdiction in the Claims Court for the Hopi Tribe’s case: “Congress ing distributed to Tribal Council in the chambers during accepted a fiduciary duty to exercise those rights and exclude others from diverting or Council sessions by the Sgt. at Arms. Your cooperation with this memorandum is greatly contaminating water that feeds the reservation.” appreciated. Should you have any questions regarding Chairman Herman Honanie expressed his disappointment with the court’s ruling: this directive, please contact my office at 734-3131. “ The Hopi Tribe remains committed to assist the affected Hopi Villages in providing safe drinking water, and will continue to work to ensure that the United States remedies the unsafe arsenic levels in these water systems that it designed and installed.” Action Item/Resolution Submittal Procedures The decision is under review by the Hopi Tribe’s Office of General Counsel. ### Kuwanvama explains financial protocols for purchase orders, requisitions and Agreements Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni There has been many misconceptions about the Hopi Tribe’s Finance Department and they have received many complaints from various tribal departments. The complaints range from payments not processed on time, paper work being misplaced, bills posted to wrong accounts and no communications with accountants or Finance Director. The Finance Department has had a lot of turnovers in the last five years and has gone through several Directors, Interim Directors and Accountants. Assistant Finance Director Willis Kuwanvama, was last appointed by Chairman Herman Honanie to oversee the Department; and as of press time, Human Resources reported that a Finance Director was selected and projected to start on May 4 (announcement will be made at that time). The Finance Department operates under the Hopi Tribe’s Fiscal Management Policies that was revised under Resolution H-051-99 on April 26, 1999. Also The Finance Department includes five components; administration, Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable and Contracts & Grants. Its main function is to administer and monitor all Tribal funds, including contracts and grants. Provide the procurement function for departments and programs. Ensure accountability, compliance with Financial Policies LETTERS TO EDITOR and and Procedures and a strong internal control environment. Provide financial reports, including annual financial audits, to Tribal Council, departments and programs. ProGUEST SUBMITTALS The Tutuveni welcomes letters vide excellent service to internal and external customers. from readers. A full name, “Tribal employees are more familiar with their General Funds that we process, but complete address and phone we also deal with Contract/Grant budgets and investments,” said Kuwanvama. number is required to verify The Contract & Grants the Hopi tribe receives are used for administrative operations authenticity of the author. Anonymous letters will not be of a program or is project related for a certain period of time. The estimated amount of printed. The Tutuveni reserves contract/grants the Finance Department oversees is over $20 million, which makes it the right to edit for clarity and one of the biggest sources of revenue for the Hopi Tribe, next is investments. may decline to print Letters “A big area for Finance is investments,” stated Kuwanvama. “We are not involved in that are potentially libelous any decision making on the investments but we are required to report on all activities and slanderous. Submittals with the investments.” should be limited to 500 words or less and will be run on a Finance has a system to record all investments and at the end of the year, all activispace available basis. Letters ties are reported and included in the annual audit. may be sent to: One of the biggest issues for departments is following the process of establishing a Louella Nahsonhoya Purchase Order (PO) for payment of goods and services. If services or goods’ is over Director/Managing Editor $5,000, the first step is a Request For Qualifications (RFQ). Once qualified businesses P.O. Box 123 have responded, a Request For Bid (RFB) is put out. After Vendor has been selected, a Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 service agreement is established and signed by the Hopi Chairman and vendor. SUBSCRIPTION RATE “There have been instances where program Directors enter into an agreement with $35 for 6-months/USA a Vendor because they have been using them for quite some time without following $50 for 12-months/USA proper procedures,” said Kuwanvama. He said Program Directors who enter Agreements without following procedures are ADVERTISING in violation of policies. Only the Chairman can enter into agreements and at the lowest Call 928-734-3282 level, the Finance Director. Yvonne Day, Contracts & Grants Sr. Monitor assists in coordinating service agreements with the Chairman, Procurement, the Program and Vendor. Day ensures compliance, payment terms, scope of work and other requirements. Ordinance 17, Licenses & Fees: Non-Hopi Business Practices are also included in all services agreements. “We want to make sure the Chairman isn’t signing an agreement the tribe can’t fulfill,” said Kuwanvama. Thereafter, the program processes a requisition and sends to the accounting specialHOPI TRIBAL ist where funds are verified and checked to see if additional documents are needed. COUNCIL The requisition then goes to Procurement and entered into the system with final approval by Procurement Supervisor. PO’s are printed twice a day and distributed. When Herman G. Honanie PO is established, goods or services can be delivered. It is the responsibility of each CHAIRMAN program to ensure all inventory has been received and complete the receiving report. For services being provided, a vendor sends a monthly invoice detailing services Alfred Lomahquahu Jr provided. A payment request is then sent to the Finance Department to process payVICE CHAIRMAN ment for Vendor. PO’s under $5,000 do not need a service agreement and approved by Procurement Vernita Selestewa Tribal Secretary Supervisor. Robert Sumatzkuku The Finance department has also been successful in decreasing Direct Payment reTribal Treasurer quests. Direct payments must always be accompanied with a Justification Form (JF). Alfonso Sakeva “Direct payments are for emergencies only and for one time purchases,” said KuSergeant-At-Arms wanvama. If there is an issue of timing, Kuwanvama said they have to go back and get the Village of Upper requisition or PO in place after an invoice has been sent, which should have been done Moenkopi Michael Elmer in the beginning. If there is a payment issue, Kuwanvama investigates from the beginJonathan Phillips ning to see what was not completed. A general rule is, a two day turnaround at each Leroy Sumatzkuku level. Assistance and cooperation from program is helpful. Everyone is encouraged Danny Humetewa to ask for assistance if they are not sure how to proceed in establishing a PO or with issues regarding their program finances. Village of Bakabi Kuwanvama said they were hoping to introduce the online requisition, but things Davis F. Pecusa didn’t work out. However, Procurement will do a trial with the online requisitions. Gail Poley Lamar Keevama Programs will turn in paper requisitions, but Procurement will input online. The goal is to cut down on time and paper when they implement the online requisitions. Village of Kykotsmovi Finance staff include: Finance Director, (VACANT); Assistant Finance Director, Nada Talayumptewa Willis Kuwanvama; Receptionist, Vicky Cordova. Accounting Division: Accounting Albin Mooya Jr. Manager, (VACANT); General Ledger Accountants: Carla Honani and Marjorie JoNorman Honanie seph. Accounting Specialists: Tonya Arjona-Limas, Cheryl Batala, Jarrett CalnimMiona Kaping ptewa, Carrie Dewangyumptewa, Ann Holmes, Medina Lomatska, Janene Martinez Village of Sipaulovi and Stephanie Poley. Grants & Contracts Division: Yvonne Day, Senior Grants & George Mase Contracts Monitor and Marie Nachie, Grants & Contracts Technician. Property & Rosa Honani Procurement Division: Cheryl Tootsie, Property & Procurement Supervisor; Luella Nasevaema, Procurement Technician; Kathy Swimmer, Procurement Technician and Village of Mishongnovi Larson Dennis, Warehouseman. Accounts Payable Division: Della Tuvequaftewa, Annette F. Talayumptewa Accounts Payable Supervisor; Macadio Namoki, Accounts Payable Technician and Malinda Andrews Mervin Yoyetewa Carol Numkena, Accounts Payable Technician. 1. Using the attached Action Item/Resolution Signatory Checklist, the author/designee of an Action Item/Resolution is responsible for routing of Action Item/Resolution to the appropriate programs for signatures. The Office of the General Counsel will be the last signatory requirement on all Action Item/Resolutions, for review of content, clarity and consistency with Hopi laws, tribal goals and policies and other applicable laws and regulations. Action item/Resolutions requesting for tribal and/or federal funds must be reviewed by the Finance Director and Treasurer. All Action Item/Resolutions with contracts/ agreements must be reviewed by Contracts/Grants. 2. All Action Item/Resolutions will need the endorsement of an Elected Official or Tribal Council Representative. NOTE: Endorsement by Elected Official or Tribal Council Representative is only for processing purposes. 3. NO Action Item/Resolutions will be accepted without prior review/signature by appropriate parties and the General Counsel. It is the responsibility of the Author to follow-up on the signatory process. All Programs/Departments review/signature process will need to be completed within 2-days upon receipt to ensure the Action Item/Resolutions are processed in a timely manner. 4. All Action Items/Resolutions are due to in the Tribal Secretary’s Office no later than 1-week prior to Regular Scheduled Tribal Council Meeting dates (Regular Council meetings are scheduled for every 1st/last full week of the month) for timely submittal on the Agenda. 5. Actions Items/Resolution received prior to the deadline will be placed on the agenda in the order received; this does not mean it will be addressed in this order. This packet shall constitute the New Business on the Agenda for the regular meeting of the Hopi Tribal Council. Each program/department/agency/individual will be notified of a time/certain, upon calendar planning to address Action Item/Resolution packet. Presence of Author of Action Item/Resolution is a requirement for presentation to Tribal Council. 6. Action Items/Resolutions which are not ready in time to be included on the agenda may be handled in accordance with Resolution H-26-96 Rules of Order Section 8. I. 6. 7. After the Hopi Tribal Council adjourns their regular session, any Action Item/Resolution requiring immediate attention of the Tribal Council may be addressed during a Special Meeting of the council in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws ARTICLE II-MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL SECTION 3. “Special meeting of the Council shall be called by the Chairman in his discretion or at the request of four (4) representatives . . .”. 04/14/15 District 6 Vegetation Inventory Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni In a public meeting on April 9th at the Kykotsmovi Village Community building, the Hopi Tribal Office of Range Management (ORM) along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs presented to the public on the District Six Vegetation Inventory. The inventory will start this summer on the range lands. A vendor was awarded the contract through the government to perform the inventory, not through the tribe. Ladonna Carlyle, BIA Natural Resource Specialist said the inventory is to determine the carrying capacity and stocking rates on District 6. Carlyle has 46 years experience in range management. Her family owns a ranch in New Mexico and she has worked in South Dakota. “It will determine how many animals will be turned out per acre,” said Carlyle. The carrying capacity is how many animals will be used on a range unit and stocking rate is determined by how big a range unit is and how much grass is consumed by a single animal. Carlyle said the last time an inventory was performed on District 6 was in 1996; range unit inventory is usually done on a 10 year basis. In response to questions of whether overgrazing was a concern on District 6, Carlyle said she didn’t have an answer because she hasn’t been here long enough to take a look at District 6. Dale Sinquah asked Carlyle to give a definition of what overgrazing means. She said it depends, “You can overgraze at a determined rate and is usually based on science and what is the preferred standard by a rancher or a producer. Because of the area where we live and the continuation of grazing, the minimum that can be left for conservation is 35%.” The root to the tip of the plant is considered 100% of the plant; an animal can consume 35% and leave 65% to conserve. The inventory is not related to the amendment of Ordinance 43: Control of Livestock and Grazing of the Hopi Reservation. 4 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI from the Hopi High School Bruin Times Hopi High School Media Students Participate in Phoenix Suns Journalism Day Tierra Lomabalaquihoya, Bruin Times Reporter/Video Class News Reporter The Phoenix Suns Journalism Day was extreme fun. It was awesome getting to see broadcasters Tom Chamber and Tom Leander. It was a privilege to be able to hear them talk, although they did not get to answer many questions from the students there. Their stories gave me an idea on what not to do in a media career. Some of their tips were helpful, although again there were some questions that I know the students probably wanted to ask for a much clearer perspective. A shoot around on the Phoenix Suns basketball court was fun. It was fun getting to see other teenagers shooting around on the Suns basketball court. I tried a couple shots, but it was a total bust. It was pretty cool how that one boy made the half court shot. It was cool when my classmate Shanice Sakeva made a couple three-pointers. I thought the Suns court would be a lot bigger, but it was pretty much the same as a high school basketball court. A meeting with Suns.com team Jeramie McPeek and Greg Esposito was awesome. I liked that they talked about their jobs and what they do. They have interesting jobs. They put so much effort into getting the Suns publicity. It was fun hearing about Esposito’s Leonardo Dicaprio story; it put a smile on my face. They are pretty cool guys. The game later on was awesome. I had never been to a Phoenix Suns game before and being there was amazing, especially being so far from the city of Phoenix. It makes it hard to go. I had fun watching the Suns play, although I wish they could’ve won. I believe they would have had more points on the board if they drove the ball to the basket more. It was fun seeing the Suns introduction and the gorilla. I had so much fun at the Phoenix Suns Journalism Day. I hope to go again next year. Brenda Dacawyma, Bruin Times Student The first session we had was with Phoenix Suns broadcasters Tom Chambers and Tom Leander. They both gave some pretty good stories on how they became reporters, what it’s like and the struggles they went through while on the job. While they told their stories, it seemed fun and interesting to listen to. I find it kind of funny that Tom L.’s feet did not touch the ground like Tom. C’s did. Their advice was good and it’s something I will probably take into consideration and will most likely use. Being on the court was pretty fun and awesome. I thought the court would be bigger, but to me it’s like an average high school basketball court. Also, I always thought the actual court was bigger. I didn’t shoot a basketball because I stink at basketball. The courtside seats were extremely comfortable to sit on too. If only Phoenix Suns Broadcasters Tom Chambers and Tom Leander we could have sat there during the game. I was surprised that the conference room we were in is the room they interview the players and coaches after the game. I also found it cool that one guy is in charge of social media like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The other guy was also cool. I realized that electronics pretty much could do anything, and control almost everything. The game was fun with my friends Shanice Sakeva and Tierra Lomabalaquihoya. It was nice to see our teacher David Youngberg get an award from the Phoenix Suns. We cheered loud for him. I thought the Suns would have won but they lost. It was an exciting and close game. I am looking forward to some more trips like this in the future, and was happy I was chosen to go on this trip. Star Not-Afraid, Hopi High Video News Class The first session we had with Tom Chambers and Tom Leander was somewhat less informative than I thought it would have been. Both men constantly talked more about their past and what stories they shared, which wasn’t necessarily a bad experience. However I would have liked more information about what it is like being a sports reporter. They gave information based upon their past experiences, but it wasn’t clear. Regardless, it was still fun and an enjoyable experience. Shooting around on the Suns court was fun and enjoyable. The court seemed smaller than it seemed as well as the height of the basketball hoops was shorter than I imagined. In the next session, we met with the Phoenix Suns social media directors. They told us about their past experiences before Hopi High media students loved Orangeman. L-R: Tierra “Terror” Lomabalaquithey came into the positions they hold now. hoya, Brenda Dacawyma, Orangeman, Kursheena Yazzie and Raicardo Jim They explained to us how they utilize social media to advertise and get feedback from fans about what they think, some of the comments the fans made, they said, weren’t always positive, but weren’t always negative either. A lot of what the fans suggest is taken under their consideration. I was surprised at how wild I got about the game. Reason being that I am not a fan of basketball but the game was intense and exciting. I was proud that Hopi High math teacher David Youngberg received an award from the Phoenix Suns on live T.V. I feel he deserved it and earned it. Kursheena Yazzie, Hopi High Radio Student The Phoenix Suns Journalism Night was spectacular. I never thought I would have so much fun at a basketball event. When we met with Tom Chambers and Tom Leander, I immediately thought about how much fun it must be working with a good friend. I never thought social media could be so foreign to me. Most pointers that they mentioned was hard for me to understand. Although I found out one social media called meerkating, which I don’t fully understand even now. This trip brought a whole new perspective to me. It made me realize I better shape up if I want to make it in the broadcasting industry. After the Q and A with Tom Leander and Tom Chambers, going to the Suns basketball court was heart-throbbing exciting. I don’t think anybody my age thinks they ever have a chance to shoot some hoops or even stand on the court. It adds to my confidence that anything can happen if you put some thought and work into it. At a mock press conference, I didn’t ask any questions and none came to my mind during the time. However, the mock conference was not what I expected. It seemed confined and limited, but the questions were good. I learned a lot from that conference, such as never post anything incriminating that will affect your chances of getting hired for a job. Also, always be open to trying new activities and be creative. Even Hopi High media students learned from Suns.com social media specialists Jerathough this is basic 101 on being in broad- mie McPeek and Greg Esposito. The students are, from left, Brenda Dacawyma, cast, it’s nice to know that other people Shanice Sakeva and Tierra “Terror” Lomabalaquihoya. follow these ideas, especially someone who has met Leonardo DiCaprio. Being involved with social media, while being yourself, was another pointer that I learned from the conference. Being involved with social media will be hard for me. Not only am I shy meeting new people, I hardly have any access to the Internet at home or on the go. The trip was amazing. I got a fresh perspective on most broadcasting and I had fun cheering my heart out for the Suns. Shanice Sakeva, Hopi High Video Class I enjoyed going on the Phoenix Suns Journalism Day trip. We had so many fun activities during the journalism day. It was exciting when both Tom’s (broadcasters Tom Leander and Tom Chambers) were talking to us about what they have been through. I enjoyed hearing what they did before they became TV broadcasters. Tom Chambers was a former all-star basketball player. That was exciting because I wanted to know about his career because as a basketball player. Tom Leander was a funny guy. He always had a passion for broadcasting.but he told us it wasn’t easy to get where he is now. We had a chance to play on the Suns court. That was a surprise. I thought it would be a lot bigger, but it was just a normal size court. I actually made shots from behind the three-point line and that was a surprise. I enjoyed the time shooting around. During that time, the Suns gorilla came out to meet us. I got photos with him, so that was fun and exciting. I also learned about journalism during the event. We met with the two tech guys that work for the Suns social media. I learned how hard it is and how they talked with so many fans in the world. Journalism Day was fun. I enjoyed meeting with new people and what they do. I learned, I enjoyed and had fun. I also Hopi High advanced radio broadcast student Kursheena Yazzie tries her hand at had fun at the game. My time at this event shooting. was enjoyable. HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 5 LOCAL NEWS Craig Puhuyesva Receives 20-year Service Award Special to the Tutuveni By: Michele Reeves, Executive Staff Assistant Arizona State Prison Complex-Winslow Following an honorable discharge from the United States Army, Correctional Service Officer (CSO I) Craig Puhuyesva graduated with class 215 at the Correctional Officers Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona on September 16, 1994. He was subsequently assigned to the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC)-Winslow. During his 20+ year career, he has garnered awards such as: Uniformed Employee of the Year, Team Player Award, Peer Audit Review Member, several Letters of Appreciation, Perfect Attendance and a promotion on March 17, 1996 to his current position of Correctional Officer II. Puhuyesva, notably volunteers for extra duties, displays a positive and professional demeanor. His attitude is contagious amongst his peers and boosts shift morale. He is adept at multi-tasking and able to work any post effectively. He is often times a first responder to critical incidents and maintains a calm demeanor. Through his training, he has performed life saving measures on an inmate in crisis. He supports the agency, by striving for 100% compliance in the Peer Audit. He was successful in his endeavors in 2007 in reaching this goal. Puhuyesva is presently assigned to an off-site work 20-year veteran employee at the Arizona State Prison complex in Winslow, receives service pin/award by Warden Berry Larson crew, where he provides security while observing inmates conducting Intergovernmental Agreement tasks. Despite the weather elements, CO II Puhuyesva is consistently superior in his attitude, attire and inmate supervisory skills. Part of his attributes is assisting the community. Puhuyesva and his inmate crew had previously assigned the City of Winslow by completing a rock project for the Standing on the Corner celebration. ASPC-Winslow re- DPES Hosts Emergency Response Training ceived numerous compliments from the public regarding his dedication and commitment. Each quarter the ASPC-Winslow has an Employee Awards Celebration with a specific theme. This theme was the Country Fair event, where staff donated non-perishable food items to benefit the local St. Vincent de Paul for those less fortunate and in need of nutrition. Puhuyesva is Corn Clan from the Village of Bacavi. Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services program hosted the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on March 31 to April 2 at the Hopi Wellness Center. Instructors were Roger Tungovia, Director of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services; Paul Saufkie, Emergency Management Coordinator and Velleda Sidney, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Each of the instructors is certified to train individuals to become certified CERT members. There were a total of 14 people who attended the three day training and were certified as CERT members. The CERT training covers nine parts/modules that include Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations I&II, Light Search & Rescue Operations, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology and Team Organization and Terrorism and CERT. The last module is a scenario where the trainees had to use the skills they learned from the training. Their task was to find a missing child and set up an incident command center. Tungovia said they get housewives, wild land firefighters and Hopi tribal workers who want to be a part of CERT and learn new things. “The need is there,” said Tungovia. “We told these individuals they have to be available if something happens and their families need to know that, but we tell them not to report if their families aren’t ready for them to leave.” Tungovia stresses to CERT members to never self-activate even if they know something is going on. Only Tungovia and Saufkie will make the call for CERT members to activate. Although there are over 100 CERT members only a handful responds when they are called upon to help. The only time they had the most CERT members show up was during a search for a missing individual in Kykotsmovi. Due to the programs lack of funds they want the villages to eventually take over CERT. Each village will have CERT members that will Due to budget cuts, Tungovia said they need to start looking for grants and funds to keep CERT, but if they can’t find the funds they will look at giving the responsibility to the villages. This means the villages will need to provide training and equipment and to be self-sufficient. When the villages take over, CERT members will be responsible for setting up the Incident Command Center and if they need assistance from the Hopi Emergency Response Team (HERT), Roger will call up the HERT members to assist. Tungovia said he hopes council allows him to factor it into his budget. Currently CERT trainings are open to adults over the age of 18 and certified CERT members assist in traffic control, search and rescue and natural disasters. Hopi High School Senior Trip Set for May 13 - 18 100 Mile Club: 23 Years of Community Wellness Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni Micah Chee, Bruin Times Staff The Hopi High School senior trip will be held from May 13-18. The senior trip will be to California. Carmen Tsingine-Honyouti will be the senior class advisor for the trip. The trip will consist of going to Six Flags Grad Night, Disneyland, Knottsberry Farm and Universal Studios in California. Twenty-six seniors will be going. Tsingine-Honyouti said the students fundraised throughout the school year. Tsingine-Honyouti said the students fundraised through bazaars and raffles. Tsingine-Honyouti said the students chose to commit to the trip on their own. The senior class raised enough money to cover the cost of the trip, tickets, hotel rooms and food. Tsingine-Honyouti said the seniors would benefit from traveling and expanding their horizons. Tsingine-Honyouti said the trip is important because it’s a tradition of the last bang before the seniors leave Hopi High. Tsingine-Honyouti said a lot of money was raised. The trip will be something the seniors have to remember before they graduate. “I look forward to bonding with the students. Also having a great time. The senior class trip should be a lot fun. The seniors look forward to going. The senior trip won’t be cheap, ” Tsingine-Honyouti said. Texting While Driving Is Never Okay Jennifer Huma, Bruin Times Editor Texting while driving is never okay, not even when you’re at a red light. The dangers of texting and driving are well known. Never risk the safety of yourself and those around you to try and get that last text message in. The first step to being a safer driver is recognizing what you own worst habits are when driving, and the finding the steps you can take to change those habits. Despite laws, media campaigns and increases awareness, texting behind the wheel continues. It’s safe to say that most of us agree that fidgeting with devices 2014 100 Mile Club Final Registration Jessica Quamahongnewa, Special Diabetes Program Greetings from the Hopi Special Diabetes Program! Here we are in April, and working with the Special Diabetes Program is full of planning of events and activities. Our biggest activity is the 23rd Annual 100 Mile Club run/walk event. Registration is currently taking place ONLY at the Hopi Wellness Center; and will continue until the while we’re driving is a stupid action to day we kick off on May 4th; which is also the final day to register. This year the program will be quick, with weekly run/walks at various locations on take, but many of us are still doing it. Every time we drive we fail to realize the Hopi Reservation. The reason I say “quick” is because the program has been cut the significance that a split second error in down from 16 weeks to 12 weeks. The 100 Mile Club will also continue to register decision making or slow reaction time can only residents of the Hopi Reservation. Why? Because we are focusing on empowerresult in serious injuries, permanent dis- ing YOU and our community members. Diabetes can devastate nearly every system in abilities and/or loss of life. Cell phone us- your body. The delicate balance of sugar metabolism is completely disrupted by this ers frequently drive themselves to distrac- illness. I picture diabetes as those greedy little creatures in a Pac-Man video game, tion while operating cars, and all too often gobbling fuel and storing it until they are ready to burst. The 100 Mile Club seems to end up in traffic accidents. As cell phone be an excellent reason to motivate our community to keep moving, don’t you think? use and driving becomes a national prob- The 100 Mile Club has been a great motivational program. I remember coming to lem, the chances of being involved in car the 100 Mile Club back in 2001, and finding out that the 100 Mile Club originally accident with a distracted driver increases. started with 10 participants. From there the stages that the 100 Mile Club has endured So, our best bet to keeping safe while be- have been with the participants in mind. We look forward to a really fun season this hind the wheel is staying off all devices year. So register yourself and your family members, and be ready to raise some dust that cause sort of distraction to the driver. on kick off day with positive attitudes and brighter tomorrows! 6 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS NAME CHANGE/rfp’S In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, Arizona FIRST MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FMES) Hopi Independent Chapel Kykotsmovi Village PL 100-297-Grant School Chaplain Caleb Johnson Pastor P.O. Box 750 Polacca, AZ 86042 928-737-2581 The members and the Pastor welcome you to the Hopi Reservation. We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us and sincerely hope you In the Matter of the Change of Name of: will receive a blessing from our worship service. Dillon George Kyashvenaya Now that you are away from your church home and are looking for a church to continue your faith Case No. 2015-CV-0021, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION journey, we would love to be a part of that faith OF CHANGE OF NAME. journey. Come and join us. Notice is hereby given that Ophillia Koinva has petitioned the court for the change of name from: Dillon George Kyashvenaya to Dillon Qӧmvi. Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice. Dated: April 6,2015 /s/ Martina Honie, Clerk of the Court STATUS REVIEW HEARING Hopi Tribal Court Room 1 Defendant: Gino Lahaleon Date: 4/28/15 Time: 9 am Case Number: 2012CR0386 ATTENTION VICTIMS: Should any victim feel the need to attend to voice any concerns, you are welcome. If there are any questions, please contact The Hopi Prosecutor’s Office at (928)738-2245; Connie Sekayumptewa, Office Manager Office of the Hopi Prosecutor www. hopi.nsn.us Employment Opportunities Opening Date: April 8, 2014 Closing: Open Until Filled Administrative Positions Chief School Administrator/Principal Business Manager Information Technology Manager Nurse Fractioned Arizona State Certified Positions HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF COLLECTION The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit Association to take care of outstanding debts owed: Martin Dallas Deidra Namingha Ione Lomayestewa Belena Harvey Carla Harvey Andreana Burton Althea Lomahquahu Irene Lomatewama Randy Lomayaktewa Raechelle Antone/Niclair Antone Call (928) 737-2000 to make satisfactory payment arrangements. Teachers- Kindergarten-6th Grades Special Education Teacher Gifted Teacher Computer Teacher Physical/Health Teacher Hopi Language/Culture Teacher Fine Arts Teacher Substitute Teacher Classified Positions Business Technician Registrar/Administrative Clerk Teaching Assistant-Special Education Head Cook Food Service Worker Lead Bus Driver School Bus Driver Substitute Bus Driver Employment Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Retirement Plan. Housing is available FMES is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes Indian Preference in Employment Act. Vacancies are subject to favorable background clearances. For more information and applications submission, contact and send application to: Hopi Education-AZ North BIE Line Office Attn: FMES Governing Board P.O. Box 1170 Keams Canyon, AZ 86034 928-738-2262 Email: fmesgoverningboard@gmail.com GET UNIVERSITY CREDIT FOR $33 per Credit SERIOUSLY. Summer Tuition at NPC is Half Price! 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Hopi Three Canyon Ranch Now Open Saturdays for Sales HOPI THREE CANYON RANCH Exit 219 Twin Arrows Flag, AZ Bull Lease Program No Credit Cards Accepted! 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bulls will be delivered to Second Mesa Corrals Hay 90lb bales $ 13.00 a bale Mineral $ 7.30 Salt $ 2.95 Vaccines per 10 doses (Alpha 7 & Pyramid 5) $ 40.55 Needles 18 x 1 ½ $ .15 (each) Syringes 6cc $ .31 (each) 200 lb. Mineral Tub $ 137.00 (Tub) (All Natural) Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. (928) 587-8550 or (928) 526-9334 Saturday May 2nd 9 am If you have questions call (928) 587-8550 Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation www. hopi.nsn.us PUBLIC NOTICE FOR HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT/MEMBERSHIP PURPOSE, BEGINNING JUNE 2015 THE ARIZONA VITAL RECORDS ACKNOWEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY FORM WILL BE USED. DUE TO THIS CHANGE THE HOPI ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT’S PATERNITY AFFIDAVIT FORM WILL NO LONGER BE ISSUED AT THE HOPI TRIBE ENROLLMENT OFFICE. THE REQUIRED FORM CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE OR BY REQUEST AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS OR ON THE INTERNET. HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 PHONE #: (928)734-3152 AZDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES www.azdhs.gov VACANCIES AVAILABLE THE HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HTEDC) IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS TO FILL FOUR (4) MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: **TWO (2) POSITIONS (MINIMUM) FOR HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS** The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal charter provisions making it distinct and separate from the Hopi Tribe. A board of seven directors governs the HTEDC. The Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing the sole shareholder, to serve up to a four-year term. All Directors must meet the required qualifications as set for in its By-Laws and must pass a mandatory background check. If you are interested and want more information please contact Board Secretary, Cynthia Temoke by phone (928) 522-8675 or ea@htedc.net to have an informational packet sent to you by e-mail or by regular mail. The packet includes information about the HTEDC and its mission, as well as information about the roles and responsibilities of a Board of Director member. Deadline for application is April 30, 2015 VENI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 7 HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 7 ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS CHINO’S ROOFING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL *Roofing *Home Repairs *Gutters *Windows *Plumbing *Doors For information call: 928.734.9430 or 928.206.0727 Hopi Owned & Operated SAVE THE DATE HOPI CODE TALKERS RECOGNITION DAY “Lavayit akw Mongvasii...Life Sustained Through Language” APRIL 23, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MST) HOPI VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER KYKOTSMOVI, ARIZONA AZ HIGHWAY 264 MILE POST 375 VETERANS, MILITARY AND THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO COME JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT HOPI VETERANS SERVICES AT (928) 734-3461 OR E-MAIL ETalas@hopi.nsn.us. Hopi Workforce Investment Act Program (WIA) Seeks Employers to provide Work Experience and Training to youth The Hopi Workforce Investment Act Program (WIA) is once again recruiting employers to provide work experience and training to youth between the ages of 16-24. We are seeking employers who will contribute to our youth’s success by teaching practical work skills and occupational guidance in an effective work environment. Placements will depend on the youth’s career interest, needs, and ability to make their placement a positive experience. Keep in mind our youth recruits are learning on the job, as well as making great contributions to your organization. Patience and guidance are essential for their success! We are also promoting for “GREEN” industry jobs to be made available whenever possible. New and past employers are encouraged to submit a Request for Position (RFP) application, position descriptions, weekly activities form, and supervisor background certification forms (attached). Summer employment will start on June 15 through July 31, 2015 (7 weeks). Employer RFP applications will be accepted through May 8, 2015 for priority placements. RFP applications received after May 8th will be accepted; however, may not be assigned a worker for the June 15th start date. *Please note that the new Congress enacted Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) will be officially implemented on July 1, 2015. Therefore the age limit for SYEP participants will increase to age 24 this summer. For more information, contact Everett Gomez, Case Manager at (928) 734-3536 or Jacquelyn Torivio, Secretary at (928) 7343542. 8 TUESDAY, APRIL21, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI LOCAL NEWS 5th Annual Men’s Night Out Hopi Taataqtuy Makiwa’am Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni Men of all ages, young and old, attended the 5th Annual Men’s Night Out held at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center on Thurs., April 09th. The theme for the event was “Hopi Taataqtuy Makiwa’am” (A Hopi Man’s Way). The Men’s Night Out event was hosted in collaboration by the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) and HOPI Cancer Support Services (HCSS). They have been hosting the Men’s Night Out for the last five years. Kellen Polingyumptewa, Community Health Representative and Marissa Adams, Program Coordinator both work with NACP out of the Hopi Cancer Support Services office in Kykotsmovi and Flagstaff. NACP is the collaboration between Northern Arizona University (NAU) and the University of Arizona (UofA) Cancer Center that is funded through the National Cancer Institute. Polingyumptewa has worked with NACP for the last four years stated the event started out as a Men’s and Women’s Health and Wellness Conference, overtime they split up into the Girl’s Night Out and the Men’s Night Out events. This was due to the amount of women that wanted to talk about female health info and the same for men. Because the event was hosted by NACP and HCSS, the event focused on cancer, while incorporating the health and wellness of men with the health screening that was offered. The event was also planned according to the evaluations from last year’s event and focused on the six areas of wellness; spiritual, mental, physical, environmental, cultural and emotional. “They wanted a more culturally tailored event so we incorporated speakers from our communities, Hopi food and our language,” said Adams. Listening to what the men wanted proved to be a success as there were a total of 138 participants who attended the event and stayed until the end said Adams. Both Polingyumptewa and Adams agreed that the basic health screenings were a success. In speaking with some of the guys they said they wouldn’t have done the health screening, but saw other men doing it. They were glad they did the screening because it would normally take several appointments to get all the screening done. They were checked for diabetes, body mass index (BMI), oral health, HIV/STD’s and other screening. The event highlighted several guest speakers; Lee Grover, Mike Adams, Eldon Kalemsa, Bill Ward, Brant Honahnie and Leonard Talaswaima. Grover presented life’s challenges as a Hopi/Tewa man and shared his journey through sobriety that tied his experience with running. Mike helped the men understand what stress is and how to deal with it. He used his personal experiences to relate to the men and that everyone deals with stress. Kalemsa of the Hopi Tobacco Program: Youth Coalition showed a video he and several youth made to demonstrate the effects of smoking cigarettes. In the video they put white tissue paper inside a water bottle and a cigarette at top. Squeezing the bottle demonstrated a person inhaling cigarette smoke and the more they squeezed the bottle the white tissue turned brown. This demonstration helped the men realize that smoking one cigarette can cause a lot of damage to their body due to the chemicals inside the cigarette. Hopi men use a lot of commercial tobacco in the kivas and Kalemsa is trying to get them to switch to Hopi tobacco because it’s natural. Ward and Honahnie were a part of the survivorship panel and spoke about their diagnosis and surviving cancer. Ward is a prostate cancer survivor; he grew up on the White Mountain Apache reservation and currently lives in Mesa, AZ. Ward said he was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was living in Seattle, WA. “I’m here to help you understand what cancer is,” said Ward. “I’m glad I was invited to be a guest speaker at the event and I have to say this is by far one of the best Health Conferences I’ve attended.” Honahnie spoke of how and when he learned of his Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) rating. Since then he has learned what kind of stress, worrying and other effects it had on him for several years. Talaswaima, from the village of Sipaulovi presented his views on Hopi male roles and responsibilities. He began his presentation from when a boy is born and is given Hopi names from his kya’ahs and his relationship with them. He also talked about the right of passages of Hopi men. He challenged the men to start introducing themselves Bill Ward and Brant Honahnie were part of the Survivorship Panel. They shared their experience with cancer and how it affected their lives Leonard Talaswaima’s presentation was on “Hopi Men’s Roles and Responsibilities with their clan and where they are from. Hopi men have stressors that are related to culture and traditions. An example that Adams heard in a discussion was a young Hopi man who didn’t participate at his village because he didn’t have any taaha’s (uncles) to help him. But after hearing Talaswaima’s presentation, the guy said he was going to reach out to other relatives so he can participate again. “The men did have conversations with one another and they were related to health, cancer and other issues on Hopi,” said Polingyumptewa. Ward said he has been to many wellness conferences and he said the Men’s Night Out was very impressive because of the presenters and number of men who attended, but what he liked the most was the usage of the Hopi language. Polingyumptewa said they encouraged the men to bring their sons, brothers, uncles, nephews, grandchildren and fathers. Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie and Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu were in attendance to support the event. Another highlight of the event was the door prizes. NACP had many sponsors who donated for the door prizes. The big prize was a barbeque grill that Elson Wadsworth won. Those who donated to the door prizes were Geno Talas, Gourd Jewels, Captain Tony’s Pizza, Entre, Pizza Hut, LaVelle Mahle, Po’ovi Arts, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Education Endowment Fund, Office of Special Needs, Carla Honanie, Monongye Gallery, Tsaukurshovi Arts, Hopi Wellness/Diabetes Program, Wal-mart, Albertsons, Anderson General Tires, TSB Undercar Specialist, Greenlaw Barber Shop, Cal Ranch and many more. Adams also acknowledged the Villages of Shungopavi, Kykotsmovi and Sichomovi who provided transportation to the event for the men. What can we do to make life better for our children LETTER TO THE EDITOR Editor By Valerie Nuvayestewa Hopi Special Diabetes Program Two young boys help their father prune and water the fruit trees Let’s put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children” .........Sitting Bull This statement brought to mind the many different health disparities we are facing now in our communities, and how much work still needs to be done within our own homes as well. So how is health defined? It is more than simply the absence of disease or minimizing the effects of disease, but also the ability to function well in the physical, mental, social, and emotional realms. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity, and the capacity to function in a way that meets expectations (personal or otherwise). Donald Warne, MD,MPH; Director, Master of Public Health Program, North Dakota University; talks about the five determinants of health; physical environment, social environment, genetic environment, health behavior, and health care services. The physical environment is the natural environment such as soil, water, weather, topography, animal life, etc. The built environment is housing, commerce, transportation, government; etc. Social environment is the society, community, religion, social network, family, occupation, and poverty. 2.5 as many AI/ANs as whites live below the poverty line. Genetic inheritances are things we inherit through our genes such as cancer, heart disease/cholesterol, diabetes, etc. Health behaviors are things like smoking, alcohol, substance abuse, seat belts, diet, physical activity, sexual activity, etc. Health care services, which out here is IHS, and let’s not go down the road on how much improve- When the Navajo Leaders and Lt. Gen. Sherman signed the treaty of 1868, the Navajo Leaders agreed in Article 13 that “The Tribe herein named by their representative, parties to this treaty, agree to make the reservation herein describe their permanent home and they will not as a tribe make any permanent settlement elsewhere.” In addition, in Article 9, the Navajo leaders “stipulate that they will relinquish all righ to occupy any territory outside their reservation as herein defined.” Now here are the facts of the case, the United States government and the Navajo Tribe have violated this treaty and the Navajo Treaty reservation has been enlarged from 1878 to 1934 by 10 Executive Orders of the Presidents and four Congressional Acts, at the expense of the Hopi Tribe. As a result today, we the Hopi people are surrounded by the Navajo Reservation. This is of great concern to me and should also be a great concern to the Hopi Tribal Council and the Traditional leaders of the Tribe. The question to me is not what we can do, but what we will do about this injustice. Historically, it is ironic that the Navajos who fought against the United States and were rounded up by Col. Kit Carson can be rewarded by so much of our Hopi aboriginal land at our expense when we have been always at peace with the US government. Some will say that it is too late to do anything about this. However, it is not too late when it comes to our aboriginal land. What we need to do as a first step is consult with some of the best Attorneys in the United States for advice, to explore the possibilities of this situation. We need to do this before Representative Ann Kirkpatrick and the Navajo Tribe reduce our aboriginal land base again. ment is needed in that area. I felt overwhelmed when I was taking all this in. Our health is tied in with all of these areas and where do we even begin in turning the wheels of change toward a healthier lifestyle for our children. I am saying it again, “It takes a village to raise a child”. That is what is missing from our lives today. That “village raising a child value” is what our grandparents grew up with and that is why they were and are much stronger in spirit and in their hearts, than we are now. That is what Sitting Bull meant when he said to put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children. People are all caught up in their own little worlds and could care less about others. Even more sad is that families are not coming together anymore to help one another out in times of need. We push them aside and say that they have made their beds. Let them lay in it. And our children are picking up on this. Our children are becoming more thick-skinned and are saying that this is the way life has always been for them and nothing will change. That this is all there is to life. They may feel hopeless, lost. I try very hard not to cry when I think of my children, grandchildren growing up in a world like this. So in order to not have this sort of outcome for our future generations, we need to start paving the way for them now, so that their paths in life are as clear as they can be. We need to make them strong again in heart and in spirit so that they are able to face the challenges in life that this new day and age will bring their way. The best way we can teach our children this is to live our lives in the best Caleb Johnson way possible every day. Most children watch how you live, and will follow in your footsteps. Make sure your steps lead them towards a brighter future. HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 9 Attendant standing near one of the fire trucks. LOCAL NEWS Attendant inside the fire truck. Lori Piestewa Post #80 Attendant Josephine Cook SupportsWingman Day Lori Piestewa Post #80 Attendant Supports “Wingman Day” at Luke Air Force Base Hopi women are renowned for baking delicious food and passing on these important skills to their daughters and granddaughters are a proud tradition and highlight the status of woman’s roles in the Hopi culture. Reigning Lori Piestewa Post #80 Attendant, Josephine Cook, continues this generations-old practice. She traveled to Luke Air Force Base (AFB), near Phoenix, AZ, on April 3, 2015, to support the “Wingman Day” and delivered over 300 cookies for the men and women stationed at the base. The day before her departure, with the help of Princess Brenda Dacawyma, they baked and sorted the cookies for delivery. Additionally, donations of cookies from other Hopi women were provided as well. The purpose of “Wingman Day” at Luke AFB is to allow Airmen Base to takeFire a break from their duties, often in the military, Department staff posed forface-paced picture with Attendant. to get together as squadrons and/or units to discuss safety or morale related issues and usually with some added time to relax by Attendant Josephine Cook takes a picture near the F-16 parking ramp. having barbeques, fun sports events and spending social time with squadron mates. Military wide, commanders at times can order the cease of operations for a day and have the personnel under their command to take “down time” to have group meetings and/or trainings whether it is for mission operations, health or morale. Through the efforts of Sharon Kozak, Community Supporter Coordinator, 56th Fighter Wing (FW), she requested local veterans organizations to donate 600 cookies, nuts and other snacks for the “Wingman Day”. Despite the distance involved, the Post #80 Royalty jumped at the opportunity to support the cause and with the help of family members decided on a goal of 300 cookies. They met their goal and with three boxes of cookies loaded into their car, Ms. Cook and her mother traveled to Luke AFB to spend the night on base to begin the cookie delivery the next day. The following morning, Ms. Cook delivered her two boxes of bagged cookies to the collection point and since they could not have access to the base flight line, one box was set aside to visit with Airmen at their work areas. The first stop was to the base headquarters where Ms. Cook delivered cookies to Brigadier General Scott L. Pleus, Commander, 56 FW, and to Chief Master Sergeant John M. Mazza, Command Chief, 56 FW, and their staff. While spending time with Chief Mazza, he presented her with a challenge coin and gave her a brief history of challenge coins and what to do when “challenged”. Since Ms. Cook now has a challenge coin in her possession, if in the future should anyone show their challenge coin to her and if she does not produce her coin, then she would have to buy that person a soda. The next stop was to the Security Forces Squadron where she delivered the cookies and met with staff. Since Security Forces is basically the Law Enforcement agency on base, most of the Airmen were Attendant meeting volunteers at cookie collection point prior to her visit on base. guarding the flight line or main entrances to the base. So Ms. Cook provided a batch of cookies to be delivered later to them by Chief Master Sergeant John Mazz, Command Chief, presented challenge coin to Attendant. their fellow co-worker. From the Security Forces Squadron, the next place of delivery was to the Medical Support Group building. There Ms. Cook had a captured audience in the Dental Clinic where she introduced herself and gave cookies to those awaiting in the lobby for their appointments. One of the highlights was her visit to the base Fire Department, where Ms. Cook not only met briefly with the fire-fighters, but was given a special tour of the fire department’s operations. She was escorted into the command center that provides real-time “eyes” and communications of the flight line and the base, and she was shown the large fire trucks and equipment used in their fire-fighting duties. After visiting with the Airmen, Ms. Cook was provided a tour of the base exchange and commissary where the military members and their dependents have their own shopping areas. Ms. Cook certainly enjoyed her time visiting the Airmen at Luke AFB during their “Wingman Day”. Princess Dacawyma and Attendant Cook hoped the Luke AFB Airmen enjoyed their Hopi cookies, made with love and support for them as they serve in the military far from home and family. The Royalty’s cookies brought a little taste of home to the Airmen for at least one day. Ms. Cook would like to express her gratitude to General Pleus, for allowing her to visit the base and for the warm reception she received from all the professional and dedicated Airmen she met. Also special thanks to Ms. Kozak for heading up the cookie drive. Finally to Lori Piestewa Post #80 for their sponsorship of Princess Dacawyma and Attendant Cook as their young ambassadors as they support and honor all Veterans and Military at related events on and off the Hopi Reservation. For Attendant meets with Security Forces personnel. information on requesting or inviting the two royalties for your events please contact Geno Talas at (928) 613-4863. Attendant poses with Airmen at base. Attendant provides cookies to Airman for delivery Attendant meeting volunteers at cookie collection to Security Forces members guarding the base. point prior to her visit on base. Attendant talks to Airmen at the Dental Clinic at Attendant meets with Security Forces personnel. the Medical Support Group building. Attendant poses with Airmen at base. 10 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI LOCAL and AREA NEWS Tawa’ovi Development Team County Supervisor Thompson speaks receives presentation on Micro to Media Students on current issues Grids Jennifer Huma Bruin Times Editor Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni Brian Prusnek and Niel Bartek of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) travelled to the Hopi reservation to meet with members of the Tawaovi Development Team (TDT) on April 14 to give a presentation on Micro Grids. Micro grids are distributed energy generated or stored by a variety of small, grid-connected devices called distributed energy resources and is the grouping of electricity generation, energy storage, and loads that normally operates connected to a traditional centralized grid (macrogrid). Micro grid generation resources can include fuel cells, wind, solar, or other energy sources. (Wikipedia) The team is interested in alternative energy resources for the proposed community because there is no supply of energy in the area. During their visit, Prusnek and Bartek were taken to the proposed site and later gave a presentation on micro grids. Wayne Taylor, Sr., Executive Director of the Hopi Tribe first learned of Micro Grids when Northern Arizona University (NAU) did a presentation to the Hopi Tribal Council’s Energy & Water Team in the Council Chambers. In their presentation they stated that Micro Grids are being used by college campuses, the military, remote towns and villages and by Native Tribes who don’t have access to electricity. Taylor was invited by NAU to travel to San Diego where he would learn more about Micro Grids; he traveled with Ken Lomayestewa of the Hopi Renewable Energy Office and Joelyn Ashley, Consultant for the Hopi Tribe’s Community Planning and Economic Development office. Taylor said upon his return he gave a report to the Hopi Tribal Council on Micro Grids as being a source of alternative energy. Taylor added that learning about micro grids was something new for him and knows that energy is not readily available on the reservation especially the location of the proposed Tawaovi Community and could be utilized by the Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project. He added the development team is exploring different options to see what the feasibility will look like and the cost which will play a big factor. SDG&E is a utility company that provides natural gas and electricity to San Diego County and southern Orange County in southwestern California and is owned by Sempra Energy. (Wikipedia) They are known for one of their biggest projects in Borrego Springs, CA where the entire town with a population of 1,800 to 2,000 runs on renewable energy independently off the regional power grid. In an article in UT San Diego, SDG&E says the micro-grid at Borrego Springs is connected to the centralized energy grid, but can disconnect and function independently during emergencies. It combines renewable energy with mega-batteries to even out fluctuations in solar energy. The presentation covered the function of how a micro grid works and how it will work the proposed community and what the expected cost may be. The cost for one mega watt is $1.5 million and one mega watt for three hours is $2.5 million. Marilyn Fredericks, Chairperson for the team asked how long it will take to start the project. Bartek it will take an estimated time of six months for a 300 acre site, but it depends on the permits being approved. Another question that was asked was about the personnel as far who will do the job in putting up the micro grids and the maintenance of the micro grid. Bartek said they will have their own people who will do the work and maintain the micro grid. “What is unique about the Micro Grid is the power is stored in batteries and can be used when you need it,” said Taylor. “We hope to continue our dialogue with SDG&E and their visit to Hopi is to assist us in exploring the potential for micro grid operation on Hopi.” Jesse Thompson, a member of the Navajo County Board of Supervisors, spoke to Hopi High media students about the importance of voting and the proposed construction of the Low Mountain Road and the Spider Mound baseball field project. Thompson said voting is important because it expresses and voices the people’s concerns. It gives them the power to get the leaders to do what they want for their community. Many years ago, the villages identified that improvement is needed with the Low Mountain Road, therefore Navajo County is asking for help from the federal government, state government and the Hopi Tribe to support funds for the construction of the road. Safety was a major concern with the road and the people that drive through it. From the start, they were looking at $25 million for the project, but now it may be $30 million. Navajo County is hoping that they could persuade government agencies to help with the funding. “The top concern and priority has been transportation issues,” said Thompson. Navajo County is also meeting with the Hopi Tribe and Hopi Housing Authority to show them the design that they have put together for the Spider Mound ball field project. “I am visiting schools and communities emphasizing for everyone to come together to get the negative stuff out of their communities. We are putting forth our effort in dealing with this situation and stressing the importance of not getting acquainted with the bad habits and staying away from substance abuse,” said Thompson. “Once it gets in your system it’s a big challenge. It gets in the way of the quality in life that you want. Your concentration is on education. Always keep in mind what you learn from your elders. It’s going to help you develop an opinion,” said Thompson. Hopi High School Announces Summer Food Service Program for Children The Hopi Jr./ Sr. High School announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under, without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: Listed below are the dates, times and locations meals will be provided: June 1, 2015 through June 25, 2015. From 11: am – 1:00 pm in the Hopi Jr./ Sr. High School Cafteria. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday. For more information, call (928) 738-5111. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint if discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-6410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake @usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer Phoenix to Host Second Hearing for ADOT’s Tentative Five-Year Program PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation continues to gather comments on the 2016-2020 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program while reaching out to the public and communities statewide for their input on the direction of the program over the next five years. The second public hearing for the Tentative Five-Year Program is scheduled for 9 a.m. on April 17 in Phoenix. The meeting will be held in the ADOT Administration Building Auditorium, 206 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix. The monthly State Transportation Board meeting will follow the public hearing. The 2016-2020 Tentative Five-Year Program lays out proposed projects and improvements to the state highway system over the next five years, with a major focus on preserving existing infrastructure to ensure that it remains in good condition, while providing a reliable transportation network for drivers. It can be a tough balance, as constrained funding simply cannot meet all the transportation needs around the state. The public comment period for the 2016-2020 Tentative Five-Year Program began last month and continues until May. The Five-Year Program is updated annually and designates how much local, state and federal funding is allocated for projects. This includes highways, bridges, transit and aviation. However, limited funding amid growing statewide transportation needs continues to be the biggest challenge over the next five years. Fewer dollars dedicated to transportation is a result of less revenue from traditional sources of transportation funding, like the state gas tax and vehicle license tax, which support the Five-Year Program. The state gas tax is currently 18 cents per gallon and has not been increased for more than 20 years. Subscribe to the Tutuveni 6 months (12 issues) $35 12 months (24 issues) $50 These transportation funding challenges have signaled a shift to a strong focus on the preservation of the state highway system, to protect a system valued at $19.7 billion. If ADOT did not invest in preservation, it would cost approximately $200 billion to replace our existing highway infrastructure, should it fall into disrepair. ADOT is committed to moving major expansion projects forward as well, but with less transportation dollars to stretch, fewer expansion projects make it into the FiveYear Program. The 2016-2020 Tentative Five-Year Program is available for public review and comment at azdot.gov/fiveyearplan. ADOT has developed a “how to read it” guide and welcomes feedback at fiveyearconstructionprogram@azdot.gov. A phone number is also available for public comments at 1-855-712-8530. The State Transportation Board will consider all public comments received by May 26. The first public hearing was held in March in Tucson. The third and final public hearing will be held on May 15 in Chino Valley. The board is expected to adopt the final 2016-2020 Five-Year Program at its June 19 meeting in Pinetop-Lakeside. Below are the details for the April and May public hearings and the June board meeting: April 17 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing and board meeting in the ADOT Administration Building Auditorium, 206 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 May 15 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing and board meeting in the Town of Chino Valley Council Chambers, 202 N. 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