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HOPI TUTUVENI

PO BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

Published by Flagstaff Publishing

Co. /AZ Daily Sun

1751 Thompson Street

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 24, No. 19

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016

Eugene Talas among other Arizona

The Harvest Veterans to be inducted into the Arizona

Moon

Time to gather and Veterans Hall of Fame on October 28

Angakmuya

October

bring in crops

For Immediate Release

- The annual Induction

Ceremony of the Arizona

Veterans Hall of Fame will

take place on Friday, Oct.

• 1540-1823 Spanish Rule 28, from 11:30am until

2pm at the DoubleTree Re• 1823-1848 Mexican Rule sort by Hilton Hotel Par• Oct. 23, 1870 Major J.W. adise Valley-Scottsdale,

5401 N. Scottsdale Road,

Powell visited Hopi

Scottsdale, AZ 85250• 1960 Healing vs. Jones

7090. Doors open at 10:30

lawsuit heard in Prescott

am. The Arizona Veterans

Hall of Fame is sponsored

• Oct. 26 American In- and administered by the

dian Days celebrated Unified Arizona Veterans,

through Indian country Inc., Phoenix, AZ. The Induction Ceremony recognizes and honors Arizona

COMMUNITY veterans who have honorably served their country

CALENDAR

through military service

of Events

and who serve and inspire

their fellow American citi10/5, 10:30am: AZ Secy of zens with civic deeds and

State Town Hall Meeting accomplishments outside

Prop. 205 & 206 HVMC their military service, including Arizona Medal of

10/6, 8:30am - 5pm: Honor Recipients recogBehavioral Health Con- nized for valor in action

ference Twin Arrows Ca- against enemy forces in

sino/Resort. 928-737-6300 wartime. The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame is rec10/7, 7-10am: Coffee w/ ognized by the Governor

a Cup event. Hopi Res. of Arizona and the Arizo-

This Month In

Hopi History

na Department of Veterans’

Services, and supported by

the Arizona Veterans Hall

of Fame Society. This will

be the 16th class of veterans inducted since its inception in 2001.

This year’s Induction Ceremony will recognize the

Class of 2016:

Eugene Talas, Kykotsmovi,

US Air Force veteran

Jesus David Alegria, Oro

Valley, US Army veteran

Terry Michael Araman,

Phoenix, US Army veteran

Geraldine Berger, Sun City

West, US Army veteran

John Howard Black, Sierra

Vista, US Army veteran

Jeanne Joachim Blaes, Scottsdale, US Army veteran

Patrick A. Campbell,

Mesa, US Marine Corps

veteran, posthumous

Keith Blaine Connolly,

Tucson, US Air Force veteran

Roger K. Ferland, Scottsdale, US Army veteran

Robert Charles Filbey,

Yuma, US Army veteran

Martin Stewart Fraiser,

Prescott, US Marine Corps

veteran

Enforcement

Services

(HRES) 928-734-7340

10/7, 6-9:30pm: Fall Carnival First Mesa Youth

Center 928-737-2799

10/8, 2-7pm: Red Ribbon

Walk HHCC 928-737-6300

10/8, 9am-pm: Indian

Day

activities

Hopi Cultural Center

10/8: Phoenix Indian

School Reunion and

NARD Parade - Phoenix

Cont’d on P9

Eugene Talas, US Air Force Veteran to be incudcted into the AZ Veterans Hall of Fame

AZ Supt. of Public Wayne Taylor leaves

Instruction

Visits post as Hopi Tribe

Executive Director

Hopi Reservation

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

10/8-10/9: 16th Annual

TUHISMA Market 928221-6759 / 928-266-3825

10/15-16:

TUUVI Days

Moenkopi Legacy Inn

10/21, 5-10pm: Fall Carnival. Veterans Center

928-734-3432

10/24-26:

Spay/Neuter

Clinic Veterinarian Ctr.

928-738-5251

10/25, 9am-4pm: Promoting Healing Wkshop

Tewa Community Bldg

L-R: Faith Poocha and her little sister Trinity Poocha, Diane

10/25: UNite to End Violence 25th Run/Walk

Evening Location TBD

Douglas and Star Honwytewa.

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Diane Douglas, Arizona

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

BAZAAR “Christmas Inna State Superintendent for Public

Hopiland” 928-734-3432 Instruction made a stop at the

Hopi Mission School on the

Hopi reservation as part of her

2016 Listening Tour.

DV AWARENESS

During her stop at the MisMONTH EVENTS

sion School, she discussed ini10/3, 5pm: Kick Off 1 & tiatives proposed in her “AZ

2 Mile Fun Run HVMC Kids Can’t Wait!” plan which

supports teacher retention and

10/12, 10am-2pm: Val- reduction of standardized testues of a Hopi Woman ing; she also spoke of the importance on “Every Student

Fair HVMC

Succeeds Act”, the new federal

10/19-20, 9am-4pm: DV regulation.

Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, DiCONFERENCE Moenkopi

Legacy Inn

rector of Hopi Education; Thane

Epefanio, Hopi Mission School

Superintendent; and Duane Noggle, Ed.D, Cedar Unified School

District Superintendent served

as panelists along with Douglas.

It’s important to note that

none of the Hopi schools are

state funded, except for Cedar Public School in Jeddito.

Some of the schools felt they

didn’t need to attend because

they receive federal government funds, but others attended because there are some

Hopi students who attend state

funded schools and to ask for

assistance from the state and to

establish a relationship.

Cont’d on P5

After serving as Executive Director at the Hopi Tribe for over a year

and a half, Wayne Taylor, gave notice

that he had accepted another position

as Executive Director (E.D.) with the

Hopi Credit Association (HCA).

“I was honored to have served as

Executive Director for the Hopi Tribe,

but sad to leave after only being in

the position for 17 months,” said Taylor. “The Office of Executive Director provided needed direction and attention to the Tribe’s 13 Departments

and 46 Programs, but there was only

so much my office could do on a reduced budget and two staff.”

Taylor said he leaves the Office

“in the capable hands of Daniel Honahni” who was named Interim Executive Director by Chairman Herman

Honanie.

With the many challenges the Hopi

community faces, there is only so

much the Tribal government can do

on its own. The Tribe’s efforts are

further hampered by a reduced revenue stream as the national and global

economy moves away from coal as a

source of energy.

“The Tribe has not done a good

job over the years of transitioning

to a non-coal based economy” said

Taylor. “This is where the major

challenge lies. The Tribe can pursue

other avenues of revenue generation

such as Taxation, which most all government rely on for their basic operations. But the entire Hopi community, including the villages, community

partners and individual entrepreneurs

need to be empowered to engage in

community and business development if we are to build a viable economy, including creating needed jobs

for our people, particularly our young

people.”

Taylor views his new employment

as E.D. at the Hopi Credit Association

as an opportunity to assist the Tribe,

the villages and individual community members in promoting community

and economic development.

“As a Certified Community Development Financial Institution

(CDFI), the HCA is able to access

funding from the U.S. Department

of Treasury through the CDFI Fund

whose mission is to increase capacity of financial institutions to provide

capital, credit and financial services

to underserved markets,” said Taylor. “I believe my prior experience as

Financial Adviser with Merrill Lynch

Bank of America provides me valuable knowledge and experience to

help guide and grow the HCA in this

service.”

The HCA currently provides loans

for home ownership, housing rehab,

agriculture, personal, etc., and Financial Education for the community;

HCA plans to host an entrepreneurship workshop in November and

looks forward to partnering with the

Tribe in planning for the upcoming

Hopi Economic Development Summit. The HCA can be reached at

(928) 734-2205.

October is Cancer

October is Domestic Violence

October is

Awareness Month

Pastor Appreciation Month

2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Fourth Quarter Session September 1, 2016 AGENDA

September 28 - Amendment #3

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CERTIFICATION OF TRIBAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

III. ROLL CALL

IV. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. CALENDAR PLANNING

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – APPROVED - 9/6/16

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources

– TABLED

2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37

– Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director,

TERO - TABLED

3. Action Item 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project –

Tribal Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - TABLED

4. A.I. 113-2016 - To approve Employee Benefits Committee ByLaws & Employee Benefits Trust Documents - Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources - 9/21/16, 1:30p TABLED

5. General Counsel

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

XIV. OTHER

1. Discussion on Status of Gaming Task Team – Hopi Tribal Council –

10/3/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

2. Review & discussion of Hopi Tribe’s current Organizational Chart

– Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman, The Hopi Tribe - 10/4/16

@ 10:30 a.m.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS

1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition –

Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – WITHDRAWN

2. Action Item #076-2016 – To enact Donation Guidelines Policy and

Donation Request Form – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman - WITHDRAWN

3. Action Item #106-2016 – To approve a contract with SixKiller Consulting, LLC to provide lobbying services for the Hopi Tribe – Author/Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Chairman

–9/1//16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED

4. Action Item 107-2016 – To approve Sole Source contract with Red

Plains to provide construction management services for HIR 603 (1)

Sand Clan Streets Project in Polacca, AZ – Author/Michael LomayakXI. NEW BUSINESS

tewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 9/1/16 @ 10:30

1. A.I. #111-2016 – To sanction Hopivewat Task Team – Author/

a.m. - APPROVED

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, CPO – 10/3/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

5. Action Item 108-2016 – To establish a Hopi Cultural Property Com2. A.I. #112-2016 – To support planning, fundraising & construction

mittee with delegated task of planning and recommending action on the

of “HOPIVEWAT RESOURCE LEARNING CENTER” – Author/

issue of cultural property theft in all forums, both foreign and domestic

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, CPO – 10/3/16 @ 2:30 p.m.

– Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman 3. A.I. #116-2016 – To approve amendments/additions to Constitution 9/1/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – DISAPPROVED

& By-laws of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, 6. Action Item 109-2016 – To approve Special Attorney Contracts

Hopi Election Board - 10/4/16 @ 2:30 p.m.

with Arnold & Porter, LLP concerning 1882 and Miscellaneous Mat4. A.I. #117-2016 – To approve Special Land Use Assignment on

ters – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 9/1/16 –

Hopi Partitioned Lands - Yuwehloo Pahki Community Development

APPROVED

Tract – Author/John Hawkins, CSA, Yuwehloo Pahki Community 7. A.I. #110-2016 – Authorization to utilize Tribal Lands for economic

10/4/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

purposes consistent with I-40 Corridor Study – Author/Chuck Thomp5. A.I. #118-2016 – To extend the Capital Outlay purchase deadline of son, CEO, HTEDC - 9/22/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED

September 30, 2016 for IT projects funded through the 2016 Capi8. A.I. #114-2016 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications for

tal Outlay budget and CTGP 638 Contract – Author/Jerolyn Takala,

Hopi Tribal membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director/EnrollDirector, Information Technology - 10/5/16 @ 10:30 a.m.

ment Office - 9/22/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED

XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required 4 Quarterly Re-

ports will be scheduled for December 2016.

1. Office of the Chairman *

2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - COMPLETE – Written Report

3. Office of Tribal Secretary *

4. Office of the Treasurer *

5. General Counsel *

6. Office of the Executive Director *

7. Land Commission *

8. Water/Energy Committee *

9. Transportation Committee *

10. Law Enforcement Committee *

11. Office of Revenue Commission *

12. Gaming Task Team * Final Report - 9/8/16 @ 3:30 p.m. COMPLETE

13. Investment Committee *

14. Health/Education Committee *

15. Budget Oversight Team

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

General Counsel – 10/4/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

1. Audit Team

2. Fire Designee (2)

3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15

4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)

OTHER COMPLETE

1. Presentation of Recommended Budgets per H-073-2011 – Budget

Oversight Team - 9/1/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

2. Discussion re: Clarification on Catherine Wright’s termination

notice - 9/1/16 - COMPLETE

3. Discussion re: Attorney Contracts – 9/1/16 – COMPLETE

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

9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

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

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

6. Discussion re: Clarification on Supervisory authority over Sergeantat-Arms – Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary - 9/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m.

– COMPLETE

7. Explanation on organization of potential claims re: Peabody Western Coal Co. Bankruptcy Case – James Burghhardt, - 9/21/16 – 9:30

a.m. to 12:00 noon - COMPLETE

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

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

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

9. Discussion – Hopi Resource Enforcement Services Scope of Work

– Virgil Pinto/Roger Tungovia - 9/21/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

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

leasing issues and projects – Micah Lomaomvaya, Director, ORES 9/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

2016 Hopi Tribal Council Resolutions

(Resolutions enacted by Legislative body)

H-001-2016 12/21/15 Approves Hopi Villages’ and Communities H-13 Annual Allocations at current funding levels.

H-002-2016 12/22/15 Approves the FY

2016 Insurance Policies in the amount of

$408,393.

H-003-2016 12/23/15

Adopts the Fiscal

Year 2016 General Fund Budget in the amount

of $21,154,750.00.

H-004-2016 01/04/16 Approves MOA between Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation and the Tribe.

H-005-2016 01/04/16

Approves Revocable Permit between the Hopi Tribe and CellularOne – Shungopavi Water Tower.

H-006-2016 01/05/16 Approves purchase

of relocatable Modular Office Unit for the Office of Mining & Mineral Resources.

H-007-2016 01/05/16

Adopts the 2016

Hopi Furbearer and Mountain Lion Trapping/

Hunting Regulations and Application.

H-008-2016 01/05/16

Approves replacement of Hopi Tribal Court’s Network Equipment.

H-009-2016 01/06/16 Approves Settlement

Offer regarding Morgan Keegan Litigation.

H-010-2016 01/06/16

Approves Settlement Offer regarding the Wachovia Litigation.

H-011-2016 01/06/16 Approves 43 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe

pursuant to Article II-Membership, Section

2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.

H-012-2016 01/07/16

Approves Amendment No. 3 of IGA Contract No. ADHS14-064041 between Arizona Department of Health

Services and the Hopi Tribe.

H-013-2016 01/07/16

Approves the ByLaws of the Hopi Election Board and supersedes

and replaces all prior Resolutions that are inconsistent or in conflict with the intent, purpose and

provision of this Resolution.

H-014-2016 01/07/16 Approves Contract

with Homer Law Chartered, effective 10/1/15

– 9/30/16, to continue to engage in legal matters on behalf of the Hopi Tribe.

H-015-2016 01/26/16

Accepts & receive

HPL Navajo Rental payments from Arnold &

Porter.

H-016-2016 01/27/16

Approves Hopi

Tribe Partnership with Felina Cordova and

its participation in project entitled “The Hopi

Tribe Caregiver Experience”.

H-017-2016 01/27/16

Approves submission of 2015 Hopi Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy to the U.S. Economic

Development Administration.

H-018-2016 01/27/16

Approves Special

Attorney Contract with the Law firm of Antol

& Hance, P.C.

H-019-2016 01/28/16 Approves support of

Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health

Care Statute Amendments.

H-020-2016 01/28/16 Approves Tribe’s engagement of Legal Counsel to represent RT in

Criminal Defense Matters.

H-021-2016 01/28/16 Approves Tribe’s engagement lf Legal Counsel to represent RL in

Criminal Defense Matters.

H-022-2016 02/23/16 Approves Special Allocation Account to fund General Insurance

Services in the amount of $500,000.00.

H-023-2016 02/23/16

Approves Special

Allocation Account to fund the Single Audit

A133 in the amount of $550,000.00.

H-024-2016 02/23/16

Approves Special

Allocation Account to fund the Emergency

Fund in the amount of $329,000.00.

H-025-2016 02/23/16 Approves Sub Division Development-Residential Use Permit for

construction of 40 unit rental project at Hopi

Industrial Park.

H-026-2016 02/23/16 Approves Grant of

Easement upon 1.11 acres of 26 Bar Ranch to

the Town of Springerville.

H-027-2016 02/24/16 Approves Settlement

Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and the

City of Flagstaff.

H-028-2016 03/01/16 Approves request to

disapprove Hopi enrollment application for

Tribal membership for one (1) adult applicant.

H-029-2016 03/01/16 Approves 39 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant to Article II – Membership, Section 2(a)

and Enrollment Ordinance 33.

H-030-2016 03/07/16 Approves renaming

the Land Committee to Land Commission effective January 1, 2016 and shall remain in effect

until the objectives of the 1966 Navajo-Hopi

Land Dispute Settlement Act are achieved or

until such time as rescinded by the Hopi Tribal

Council.

H-031-2016 03/07/16

Approves Budget

Modification and justifications to $271,550.00

and authorizes OHLA to expend the remaining

funds in the amount of $103,753.16 and extends the time to expend funds from May 15,

2016 to October 31, 2016 and budget closed

out by December 31, 2016.

H-032-2016 03/07/16 Approves funding Capital Outlay in the amount of $1,000,000.00 effective March 7, 2016 and ending Dec.31, 2016,

from the Wells Fargo Special Projects Account.

H-033-2016 03/22/16 Supports Proposal for a

Presidential Proclamation designating the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument.

H-034-2016 03/22/16

Recognizes Hopi

Tutuveni as a Regulated Entity as approved

by Resolution H-118-2015 and approves the

Hopi Tutuveni By-Laws.

H-035-2016 03/22/16

Supports Proposal for Presidential Proclamation designating

BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT.

THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

STAFF

Director/

Managing Editor

Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Office Manager

Vera Lomakema

928-734-3282

Reporter

Crystal Dee

928-734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

EDITORIAL BOARD

Belma Navakuku

Dr. Angela Gonzales

The Hopi Tutuveni

Official Newspaper of

the Hopi Tribe

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ

86039

Ph: (928) 734-3282

Fax: (928) 734-0734

CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with

a circulation of 3,000 copies

throughout the entire Hopi

Reservation. The paper is

delivered on the 1st and

3rd Tuesday of each month

to the following locations:

Moenkopi Travel Center,

Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi

Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care

Center, Polacca Circle M,

Keams Canyon Store.

LETTERS TO EDITOR and

GUEST SUBMITTALS

The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. A full

name, complete address and

phone number is required

to verify authenticity of the

author. Anonymous letters

will not be printed. The

Tutuveni reserves the right

to edit for clarity and may

decline to print Letters that

are potentially libelous and

slanderous. Letters should

be limited to 500 words and

may be may be sent to:

Louella Nahsonhoya

Director/Managing Editor

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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TRIBAL COUNCIL

Herman G. Honanie

CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

VICE CHAIRMAN

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Bruce Fredericks

Wayne Kuwanhyoima

LeRoy Shingoitewa

Village of Bakabi

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Gail Poley

Village of Kykotsmovi

Antone Honanie

Norman Honanie

Miona Kaping

Nada Talayumptewa

Village of Sipaulovi

Norene Kootswatewa

Anita Bahnimptewa

Rosa Honani

First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs

Albert T. Sinquah

Wallace Youvella Sr.

Dale Sinquah

Celestino Youvella

Village of Mishongnovi

Vacant

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 3

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Two Alternate Election Board Members

The Hopi Tribal Council announces

the vacancy of two (2) Alternate Election Board members.

Qualifications: “A member of the

Election Board must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older, an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe or

eligible for membership in the Hopi

Tribe, able to speak Hopi fluently, and

must not be a member of the Hopi

Tribal Council or a personal staff employee of the incumbent Chairman or

Mishongnovi Village

Elections Reminder

Vice Chairman. No more than two individuals from the same village may Mishongnovi Village Elections Committee

serve as a regular member of the Election Board at the same time.

Nominations for the Mishongnovi VilThe last day to file an Absentee Ballot

The vacancies will remain open lage Board of Directors and Tribal Coun- is Oct. 5.

until filled. All interested individuals cil Representatives, closed Sept. 23.

A Meet and Greet will also be held on

Village Elections will be held on Oct. 5 from 5-8pm at the Community

must submit a Letter of Interest to the

Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Sipaulovi/Mis- Building.

Office of Tribal Secretary.

Villagers are asked to update their mailFor information, contact Vernita hongnovi Community Building when VilSelestewa, Hopi Tribal Council Sec- lage members will cast their vote to elect ing address, due to the large amount of renew Board of Directors and Representa- turned mail. For more information, contact

retary at 928-734-3131.

H-036-2016 03/23/16 Approves NRCS EQIP Contract, Hopi Cibola Farms Irrigation Ditch Renovation

Project in the amount of $116,486.38 and approves contract with Contractors: Crawford Associates in the amount

of $108,476.00 and Red River Farms in the amount of

$8,010.38 and accepts payment of $116,486.38 from USDA-NRCS for project costs and approves payments to

the Contractors in the amounts specified.

tives to the Tribal Council.

H-067-2016 06/20/16 Approval of PH 16-F24 Water

& Sewer Project for 5 scattered houses.

H-068-2016 06/20/16 Approval of Temporary Construction Easement – Polacca Sand Clan streets

H-069-2016 06/22/16 Approval of renewal of Cooperative Agreement for Hunting Management between

the Hopi Tribe and State of Arizona and Arizona Game

& Fish Department.

H-037-2016 03/23/16 Adopts the 2015 Hopi Hazard

Approval of Cooperative

Mitigation Plan for the Hopi Reservation including the H-070-2016 06/22/16

Agreement

between

Bureau

of Reclamation and the

Moenkopi District. (Section 2.9 Public Infrastructure to

Hopi

Tribe

for

the

Hopi

Tribe

Energy Strategy Plan.

be revised and update).

H-038-2016 04/04/16 Approves a Sole Source Con- H-071-2016 07/07/16 Approval of Small Animal

sulting Agreement with Daniel E. Driscoll, American Control Program Budget of $37,220.00 for the period

Eagle Research InstitutE, to provide technical Golden August 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 from the

eagle assistance to the Hopi Tribe; Funding to be paid APS Account.

H-072-2016 07/07/16 Approval to accept Navajo

from the Wildlife Endowment Fund budget.

Nation Rental Payment check number 1801539 dated

H-039-2016 04/07/16 Approves Use of $11,175.00 May 2, 2016 in the amount of $122,808.00.

from the Airport Repair Funds as the Tribal Share of

the current grant application to FAA and authorizes H-073-2016 07/25/16 Approves appointment of JusHopi Office of Community Planning and Economic tin B. Richland as a Hopi Appellate Court Justice.

Development to utilize remaining balance as matching H-074-2016 07/25/16

Approval to seek funding

funds for this grant and other subsequent grants and air- through the Native American Agriculture Fast Track

port-related purposes.

Fund (Keepseagle vs. Vilsack Settlement Agreement).

H-040-2016 04/25/16 Approves Moss Adams LLP H-075-2016 07/26/16 Approves sole-source engageon a sole source basis to complete the Annual Audit for ment of Walker & Armstrong, LLP, for pre-audit accountFiscal Years 2013 and 2015.

ing services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

H-041-2016 04/25/16 Approves a Cooperative H-076-2016 07/26/16 Approval of 2016-2017 Hopi

Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and DNA People’s Furbearers and Mountain Lion Trapping and Hunting

Legal Services, Inc. for Public Defender Services.

Regulations and application.

H-042-2016 04/25/16 Approves the Investment Pol- H-077-2016 07/26/16 Approves 43 individuals into

icy Statement.

membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant to Article II –

H-043-2016 04/25/16

Approves an employment Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.

contract between the Hopi Tribe and Karen H. Penning- H-078-2016 07/28/16 Approves appointments of

ton as Deputy General Counsel.

Wes Williams, Jr., Sarah Krakoff and Carole Goldberg

H-044-2016 04/26/16 Approves Settlement Agreement as Hopi Appellate Court Justices Pro Tem to hear Lomayesva v. Talayumptewa, et al., Appellate Case No.

and Release regarding the Morgan Keegan Litigation.

2015- AP-0004 through its final conclusion.

H-045-2016 04/26/16 Approves Settlement AgreeH-079-2016 07/28/16 Approves Sub-award agreement

ment and Release regarding the Wachovia Litigation.

for Hawkes & Mehnert LLP in the amount of $385,182.00

H-046-2016 04/26/16 Approves an Attorney Con- to assist the Tribe in implementing the U.S. Department

tract with Mentor Law Group, PLLC effective January of Justice grant for the Hopi Family Wellness Court.

1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

H-080-2016 07/2816 Approval of “Letter Agreement

H-047-2016 04/26/16 Approves the Hopi Small An- for Legal Services for the Peabody Western Coal Comimal Control Ordinance.

pany Bankruptcy” to employ Jim Burghardt of Moye

H-048-2016 04/26/16 Approves funds for LCR Con- White as bankruptcy counsel for the Hopi Tribe in the

sultants for FY 2016.

bankruptcy case of Peabody Western Coal Company.

H-049-2016 05/02/16 Approves Special Attorney

Contract with Brian Webb to handle ICWA cases and

approves a budget modification from Salary Line Item

to Consultant Line item.

H-081-2016 07/28/16 Approval of sole-source contract with Tara Houska to represent the Hopi Tribe in

litigation support and settlement related matters, including Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project.

H-050-2016 05/02/16 Approves Special Set-Aside H-082-2016 08/02/16 Approval of Hopi EnvironProgram, which will operate on a revolving account basis. mental Research Project “Cumulative Environmental

H-051-2016 05/03/16 Approves Conflict Counsel Effects on Hopi”

Contract for Norma Classen to represent indigent de- H-083-2016 08-03-16 Approves sole source Consultfendants in the Hopi Tribal Court.

ing Agreement with David J. McIntyre, Ph.D., ABPP.

H-052-2016 05/05/16 Approves the Tribal Education Department Grant application submitted to the Bureau of Indian Education as revised and accepts funds

in the amount of $200,000.00 per year for a period of

three years, beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending on

June 30, 2018.

H-084-2016 08-03-16 Approves the 2016 Hopi

Deer and Elk Hunting Regulations and 2016 Hunting

Permit Application.

H-085-2016 08-04-16 Approves and accepts the Formula Grants for Rural Areas, Public Transportation on Indian Reservations, in the amount of $186,084.00 for FY 2015.

H-053-2016 05/24/16 Approves 46 individuals into H-086-2016 08-04-16

Approves the merging of

membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant to Article II – Land Operations HPL and Range Water Fence MainMembership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33. tenance Program under P.L. 93-638 with the Bureau of

H-054-2016 05/24/16 Approves one relinquishment Indian Affairs for the residual Land Operations funcfrom the Hopi Membership Roll.

tions relating to the programs.

H-055-2016 05/24/16

Approves four relinquish- H-087-2016 08-23-16 Rescinds H-082-2015 in order

ments from the Hopi Membership roll.

to allow for permitting of Land Management District Six

H-056-2016 05/24/16 Allocates Funds for Attorneys and approves the amendment to Ordinance 43, Section

106. C for issuing of grazing permits and Section 109 to

and Consultants Fees, Costs and Expenses.

address appeals for Land Management District Six.

H-057-2016 05/24/16 Approval of waiver of five

H-088-2016 08-24-16 Authorizes Grant of Easeday notice of sale of previously redeemed livestock.

ment for Polacca Sand Clan Streets Project HIR 603 (1).

H-058-2016 05/25/16 Approval of Hopi Department

of Transportation’s FY 2016 – 2020 Tribal Transporta- H-089-2016 08-24-16 Rescinds Resolution H-044-2001

– to adopt the Tawa’ovi Community Master Plan and estabtion Improvement Program.

lishment of Tawa’ovi Community Development Team.

H-059-2016 06/07/16 Approval of purchases on sole

source basis through the 2016 Capital Outlay Budget. H-090-2016 08-25-16 Approves to dissolve the Detention Facility Steering Committee as it is no longer needed.

H-060-2016

06/09/16 Approval to allow Hopi Tribal

Housing Authority to Apply for ICDBG funding through HUD. H-091-2016 08-25-16 Authorizes the Hopi Tribal

Housing Authority’s submission of a HUD Title VI

H-061-2016 06/09/16 Approval of Multi-year Contract Loan Guarantee Housing Construction Funds applicaand a Bonus/Incentive Plan for the current HTEDC CEO.

tion for the First Mesa Community.

H-062-2016 06/09/16 Approval of reduction in the H-092-2016 09-01-16

Approval of Sole Source

annual interest rate on the Walpi Housing Loan.

Contract with Red Plains to provide construction manH-063-2016 06/20/16 Approval of Amendment No. agement services for the Polacca Sand Clan Road project for a total not to exceed $75,000.00.

4 of IGA Contract No. ADHS14-064041.

H-064-2016 06/20/16 Approval of appointment and H-093-2016 09-01-16 Approval of SixKiller Consulting, LLC as the Tribe’s lobby firm effective August

contract for Chief Judge Randal Steckel.

24, 2016 through December 31, 2017, to be paid

H-065-2016 06/20/16 Approval of “16 Tribal CliH-094-2016 09-01-16 Approval of Special Attorney

mate Resilience Program Funding.”

Contracts between the Hopi Tribe and Arnold & Porter,

H-066-2016 06/20/16 Approval of $350,000.00 to

LLP to provide legal services on the 1882 Reservation

fund position of director of Hopi Public Utility Authority.

Land Matters and Miscellaneous Matters.

the Village office at 928-737-2263.

Hopi Tribal Council

approves 63 new

tribal

membership

applications

On September 22, 2016, the Hopi Tribal Council

approved a total of 63 enrollment applicants for membership into the Hopi Tribe, with the following named

enrollees or their sponsors have authorized to publish

their names in the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper.

Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi Tribal

Membership as of September 2016 is: 14,368. Please

note that the Tribal Membership is increased throughout

the year as Hopi Tribal Council approves new enrollees and is decreased when deaths are reported and Hopi

Tribal relinquishments occur.

BACAVI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Aiden Matthew Potts

HOTEVILLA VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Riley Wayne Ahownewa

Brayden Michael Grover

Rainlynn Tae Kinale

Raylynn Loretta Kinale

ORAIBI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Kanyon Brooke Talaswaima

MOENKOPI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Tyrique Harmon Adson

Clara Marie Chung

John Phillip Sekayaouma Corso

Sophia Ann Gaseoma Corso

Nathaniel David Sekayouma Doorly

Augustine Jesus Garcia

Kelly Joan Inconstanti

James Lomakema III

Everett James Polewytewa

Tyler Jordan Polewytewa, Jr.

Joahua Nathan Steele

KYKOTSMOVI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Serena Joy Charley

Darian Luke Nahsonhoya-Hood

Kuwan’wis’num Aurelia Quochytewa

Raul-Luis Estevan Trujillo

Evan Wadsworth

SIPAULOVI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Honvehma Teddy Lomawaima

Christopher Lawrence Satala

MISHONGNOVI VILLAGE AFFILIATION

Mykah Jahrius Chapella

Yoyokie Taho Lomayaktewa, Jr.

Kadence Aiva Williams

SHUNGOPAVY VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Zayden Rain Crespin

Hiro Orion Dawahoya

Abrahm Night Hernandez

Alonzo Cyrus Hernandez

Amelia Sophia Hernandez

Andrea Alicia Hernandez

Bravlio Hernandez, Jr.

Destiny Hermalinda Hernandez

Efren Thomas Ray Hernandez

Logan Skyler Hernandez

Dyken Hampton Nevayaktewa

Lyddell Steven Tsosie

SICHOMOVI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Michael Don Adams, Jr.

Gage Toby Lovato

TEWA VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Darius Jay Ahkee

Tatum Lalo Armstrong

Chayim Lewis-Roji Baum

Juan Carlos Fritz Zuniga

Viviana Elvira Fritz-Zuniga

Landon Xent Naha

Jalen Avery Scott

WALPI VILLAGE AFFILIATION:

Abbott Anthoney Dukepoo

Simone Tatum Natewa

SPECIAL NOTE: The Hopi Tribal Enrollment Office is

requesting assistance from members of the Hopi Tribe

to update their current address with the Enrollment Office, of individuals who are now residing off the Hopi

reservation or have returned back on the reservation. To

update or have questions, please contact the Enrollment

Office at (928)734-3152 or by postal mail at: Hopi

Tribe Enrollment Office/ P.O. Box 123 - Kykotsmovi,

AZ 86039

COMMUNITY NEWS |

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Improvements made to Hopi Days Inn Kokopelli in Sedona

L-R: General Manager Selwyn Selina; Front Desk clerk Marcy Vannette; and

Breakfast attendant Elizabeth Esparza

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Tribe Economic

Development Corporation

(HTEDC) purchased Kokopeli Inn in 2000, which is

located in east Sedona; five

years ago the hotel changed

its name to Days Inn Kokopeli when HTEDC obtained

the Days Inn franchise.

Since the hotel is now a

Days Inn franchise, it is taking steps to make improvements to their rooms and

services to meet the Days

Inn standards.

In order to meet those

standards, Chuck Thompson,

HTEDC CEO said he needed

to change management and

began training Selwyn Selina, a Hopi Tribal member.

“Our goal is to hire Hopi

tribal members,” said Thompson. “Selina was trained at

the Hopi Cultural Center

before he was transferred to

Days Inn Kokopeli.”

As the season changes to

autumn, Selina has learned

October will be one of their

busiest months because the

weather is not too cold or

too hot for people to enjoy

some outdoor recreation.

Days Inn Kokopeli is

ready to welcome guests

who choose to stay in one

of the upgraded 42 rooms

offerring flat screen televisions, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers.

Some of the rooms also

have a Jacuzzi in which to relax after a day of hiking one

of the many trails in the area.

The hotel also offers a hot

breakfast of waffles, biscuits and gravy, cold cereal,

oatmeal, omelets, pastries,

toast, coffee, juice, hot tea,

and cocoa.

Thompson said the hotel

receives an estimate of 8 to

10 positive reviews a day

online; hotel guests post

their reviews on TripAdvisor or Wyndham review.

Guests like the reasonable

hotel rates that average between $89 - $130 a night,

depending on the time of

year and weekends. Hopi

tribal members receive a

discounted rate of $65 year

round with their tribal enrollment card.

Hotel guests said they

liked the views, the continental breakfast, and location of the hotel. Hotels

guests have a great view of

Bell Rock and the landscape

of east Sedona.

The location of the hotel

is in walking distance of

restaurants and shops; and

not within the busiest area

of Sedona.

Since becoming CEO

over a year ago, Thompson

has made improvements to

the property. The parking

lot was repaved. The worn

out balcony was fixed and

the trim on the hotel was

repainted. The hotel’s WiFi had poor service, but has

since been upgraded.

Hotel rooms are being renovated with plans

to complete by next year.

Some rooms were remodeled with new wallpaper,

décor and furniture. All

rooms have new appliances,

linen and mattresses. The

next project is to renovate

the bathrooms.

Thompson said when Selina came on board; one of

the things he was tasked to

do was work with employees to build up morale, and

Hopi-Tewa

Senom

Public Transportation

Bus Vandalized

improve customer service.

This effort can be credited for the Days Inn Kokopeli being awarded the “2016

Best of Sedona– Hotel/Motel Category”.

Selina said it was a shock

to him and the staff because

they only worked together

for a short time.

“Housekeepers played a

big part in it because of their

customer service,” said Selina. “The employee interaction has improved a lot.”

One of the challenges the

hotel faces is the need for

housekeepers; with hopes to

hire Hopi employees. They

are trying to work on a housing program through the Hopi

Tribal Housing Authority for

individuals who are eligible.

Another opportunity the

hotel is looking into is to

have a tour service based out

of the Days Inn, where guests

can make reservations to

travel to the Hopi reservation

or the Grand Canyon. This is

still in the process and they

will make announcement

once it has been established.

The Days Inn has a gift

shop that features arts &

crafts, t-shirts, mugs, water

bottles, etc by Hopi artisans.

Thompson said they hope to

expand their inventory.

Selina welcomes Hopi tribal members to stay at the Days

Inn Kokopeli. Selina is Bear Kokopelli Inn offers a free

hot breakfast buffet

clan from Shungopavi and

began his position as General

Manager in April. Selina said

he worked his way up from

the bottom and is grateful for

the opportunity to have been

trained for the General Manager position and has gained a

lot of experience.

“It’s a learning experience

every day and there is constant movement here versus

All rooms have been

out home,” said Selina.

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Sept. 19 and 6am, Sept.

20. The window behind the

drivers’ seat was shattered.

The transit driver immediately reported the incident to

BIA Hopi Police who took a

report of the incident.

“The driver was quick to

report the incident and take

photos,” said Donovan Gomez, Director of the Hopi

Tewa Senom Transit.

Hopi Tewa Senom Transit provides public transportation for the Hopi community and does their best to

stay in service and get people where they need to be.

“People rely on the transit

to get them to their appointments, work, shopping and

where ever they need to be,”

said Gomez. “The person or

persons who did this is not

hurting the Transit staff, but

the people who rely on it.”

Because of the incident,

the bus was out of service

for two weeks for repairs

that cost $1300.

Although the incident

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 5

Test results show academic Hopi High beats Rough Rock

improvement at First Mesa 42 - 30 in football action

Elementary School

By: Stan Bindell

Hopi Tutuveni

the other classes closed the gap with their

high scores.

POLACCA, ARIZ.---Hopi High beat

Tom said they set their standards high Rough Rock, 42-30, in football action

First Mesa Elementary School (FMES), because they want to make sure their stu- Sept. 23 at Bruin Stadium.

like all the other schools on Hopi, give dents are at the same level as their counIt was Hopi’s first win in five games as

their students assessment tests throughout terparts, meaning students in the U.S. and the team is inexperienced this year.

the school year.

globally.

Those scoring touchdowns for Hopi

Francelia Tom, Gifted & Talented

Sinquah said the fourth grade teacher included tight end Drew David, fullback

Teacher and Second Grade Teacher, said showed a 99% improvement in math and Brandon Ross, running back Josiah Mathe school gives students three different 98% in reading. These scores reflected the hape, quarterback Adrian Sidney and runassessment tests a year; the AZ Merit schools improvements compared to other ning back Latrell Lee.

test, Northwest Education Association Hopi schools.

Hopi High Coach Raleigh Namoki, Jr.

(NWEA) Test and the Dynamic Indicators

“These scores reflect teachers who said Hopi has had two highlights this season.

of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) monitor their students closely,” said Sin- The first was playing a great Monument Valtest.

quah. “We are very proud of Sam Tenak- ley team tough for a half. Hopi only trailed

The AZ Merit Test is given to students hongva, who is the fourth grade teacher, 8-6 after the first quarter in that game.

every year, and this is the second year for this accomplishment.”

“They were just deeper and had more

FMES students have taken the test. In

“The NWEA test consultant told me players,” he said.

spring 2015 the students scored 47% in this was unheard of for a school to imCoach Namoki said beating Rock Point

reading; spring 2016 they scored 85%, an prove almost 100% within a school year,” was the second high point of the season.

increase of 38% in reading. For math they said Sinquah.

There are 28 players on the Bruins

scored 24% in spring 2015 and 50% in

Tenakhongva, along with the Kinder- team, but only six seniors. Only one or

spring 2016, a total of 26% increase.

garten teacher, Rachel Talayumptewa and two players played full varsity games beAlma Sinquah, FMES Chief School Mavasta Honyouti, sixth grade teacher fore this season.

Administrator (CSA) said there was a have worked very well with their students

controversy on the AZ Merit test results added Sinquah.

and they had to re-calculate the results

“They have proved that in their test

and address the scores again.

scores,” stated Sinquah.

The DIBELS test is given to students

The NWEA also provides teachers with

from K-6th grade three times a year. Tom individual profiles of their students to

said the school began with a score of 48% show where they need improvements and

in 2015 and ended with a score of 62% in whether if they need additional services.

spring 2016. This test is a literacy test and The teachers and students set goals during

Sinquah said if students don’t take this the fall and work together throughout the

test it affects them because teachers don’t school year to meet their goal.

know where each student is academically.

Sinquah said when the students were

“The teachers will not be able to help given the test over a year ago, they were

PHOENIX – Since the inception of

the students succeed if they don’t know failing in Math and Reading. Because of

First Things First, the percentage of kinwhere they stand academically,” said Sin- this, she wanted to focus on those subjects

dergarteners with untreated tooth decay

quah.

and implemented new learning materials

has decreased by 8%. This and other noThe NWEA test is given to students for those subjects. The school is now using

table accomplishments are included in the

three times a year, beginning, mid-year, the Saxon Materials and AIMS Web Math.

early childhood organization’s recently

and end of school year. This test is used

Sinquah said previous to her leadership,

published 2016 Annual Report.

in schools across the nation and globally. the students were not being tested consis“It is very rewarding to be able to detail

“We are proud of how well the school tently which resulted in the sixth grade

the measureable improvements in chilscored on the test last year,” said Tom.

class not meeting the standards before godren’s education and health that have reEvery year the school sets a projected ing into Junior High school.

sulted from Arizona’s investment in early

growth and most of the classes met their

She also added that the Common Core

childhood,” FTF Chief Program Officer

goal where they tested in the 50 percentile. curriculum was not in place which has

Michelle Katona said. “These are the im“Anything higher than 80%, the in- now been implemented by the school and

provements that research shows can occur

struction in those classes is really rigor her main focus is academics; mainly the

through evidence-based early childhood

and their students are thinking deeper,” math and reading block, and Response to

programs, and are what voters expected

said Tom. “That is what the data is telling Intervention (RTI).

when they created First Things First.”

us.”

Sinquah said she thanks all the teachers

Both in reading and math, all but one who make the operation work, “They are Highlights from the report include:

• The percentage of early learning proclass did not meet their goals; however concerned about the children.”

grams that meet or exceed quality standards has increased from 25% to 65%,

impacting 51,000 children statewide;

• 27,376 children received screenings to

detect vision, hearing and developmental issues and prevent learning challenges later on; and

•

Some issues brought to standards and asked why get zero attendance; but 9,250 young children accessed quality

Douglas’ attention were the high school isn’t pro- when there is a sport activ- early learning programs with the help of

concerns of test content not ducing job ready students. ity going on, all the parents a preschool or child care scholarship.

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

“The players will improve with more

experience and more game time,” he said.

Coach Namoki said there have been some

bumps with academic ineligibility, but he

added that most of the starters have been academically eligible most of the time.

“I’ve been giving them tutoring myself

since we don’t have tutoring any more,”

he said.

Coach Namoki also tells his players not

to do drugs or alcohol, and to make good

decisions about behavior. However, he said

several players were dismissed from the

team due to alcohol or drug infractions.

Coach Namoki has high hopes as he said

the Bruins could win the rest of their games

this season and compete for the division

championship next year. He said the Bruins

would have spring and summer football,

which will include weightlifting.

“We can win out the rest of our games

this year if we limit our mistakes and play

four good quarters,” he said.

His assistant coaches are David Youngberg, George Silas and Farron Lomakema

Report shows improvement in

children’s health & education

Douglas visits Hopi - From P1

relevant to students who

live on the reservation or

rural areas.

Douglas said the test was

created for Utah and Florida but was adopted by the

State of Arizona. Because

of the short notice, changes could not be made to the

test. The test was adopted in

fall of 2014 and had to be in

the schools by spring 2015.

Douglas said there is a

committee consisting of

teachers from across the

state of Arizona that reviewtest questions and also

makes changes relevant to

the schools in Arizona.

Albert Sinquah, First

Mesa Consolidated Village

Council

Representative

asked how the state and

tribal schools can partner

so that Hopi schools have

the opportunity to attend

state training on the state

assessment which they haven’t had. Douglas said she

would talk to her staff to

see if they can reach to the

schools to attend training.

“Part of my vision is to

provide training for assessment or professional development, by first establishing

rural area offices to make

sure that things are accessible and use technology that

is available,” said Douglas.

Valgene Joshevama, a

community member said

he read an article in the paper on Hopi High School

students not meeting test

“They need to find out

what these students are

interested in,” said Joshevama. “Some of these

students don’t know what

they want to do and that is

a bad reflection.”

This is one of the reasons

Douglas is doing the tour,

to get Arizonan’s engaged

in the education system.

“I believe the education

system belongs to all of

our citizens, moms, dads,

grandparents, teachers, administrators, citizens who

have no children, but our

duty is to them and to help

those kids become successful,” said Douglas.

Sakiestewa said she is

facing some challenges

in restructuring the entire

school system on Hopi.

“We are working on obtaining a tribal education

department grant from the

federal government and they

are looking to conduct a

study to determine what our

needs and challenges are.”

With that study they hope

to look at the structure of

education, revamp Hopi

education Ordinance 36 to

meet Hopi needs and structure the education system.

A parent of the Hopi

Mission School was frustrated to share that it’s hard

to get parents involved in

their child’s education.

“When we have parent

meetings regarding our

children’s education, we

show up,” said Mary Lou

Honwytewa.

Douglas said there was

some great discussions and

heard some ideas on how

they can partner with the

schools. She would like to

establish relationships with

schools in the rural areas.

She does acknowledge

that she needs to establish

a better relationship with

BIA schools.

“As resources allow, I

would like to get them the

help they need to closer to

them,” said Douglas.

Douglas who has been in

office since Jan. 2015 said

she is the luckiest person in

Arizona to be in this position because there is nothing more important to her

than our children’s education and their potential.

Since being in office,

Douglas said there have

been ups and downs, and

is surprised by some of the

attacks on her and some of

the allies she has found.

She is proud of the “Arizona Can’t Wait!” plan she

created and to her knowledge said this is the first

time a Superintendent has

come out with a comprehensive written plan for

the state.

Her main goal is to have

the best education system

in the United States in

which she defines as using

our children to fill their potential, dreams and goals.

citizen’s ballot initiative that created First

Things First and is distributed to the Governor and leaders of the state Senate and

House of Representatives. First Things

First also distributes this annual report to

a broader audience of stakeholders and

partners, many of whom are part of the

successes described in the report.

“Improvements like these can only be

achieved through partnerships – between

parents, early childhood professionals, advocates and policymakers,” Katona said.

“It takes all of us working together to

change outcomes for kids and to move the

needle throughout Arizona.”

Katona pointed out that the annual report

also highlights the on-going needs of children.

“The data in the report serve to remind

us that there is still more work to be done,”

Katona said. “Hopefully, the report will

start a public dialogue on how we leverage these successes to improve outcomes

for even more young children.” ###

About First Things First – First Things

First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and

health programs to help kids be successful

once they enter kindergarten. Decisions

about how those funds are spent are made

by local councils staffed by community

The annual report is required under the volunteers. To learn more, visit azftf.gov.

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(NNW), October 2-8. The annual observance celebrates and emphasizes the

impact of newspapers to communities large and small all over.

This year’s theme is “Way to Know!” The aim is to applaud and underscore newspaper media’s role as the leading provider of news in print, online

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LEGALS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In the Hopi Children’s Court, Hopi Jurisdiction Keams Canyon, Arizona

Navajo Generating Station–

Kayenta Mine Complex Project

Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Available for Public Review

In the Matter of: NASAFOTIE, A.N.G. dob: 4/6/2012; NASAFOTIE, J. dob:

10/11/2005 Minor children,

AND CONCERNING: Yvette Navasie and Robert Nasafotie, Parents. Case No.

2016-CC-0024

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

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

children named herein:

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

minors in need of care.

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

an initial appearance hearing (as to the mother) on the 27th day of October 2016, at

08:30A.M. in the Hopi Children’s Courtroom II, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034, for

the purpose of determining whether the parent/mother named above will contest or is

contesting the allegations contained in the Minor-In-Need-of-Care Petition. If the Petition is being contested a response to the Petition shall be filed with the Hopi Children’s

Court within twenty (20) calendar days from date of publication. Your response must

be filed with the Clerk of the Hopi Tribal Court, at the address provided herein, and a

copy of your response provided or mailed to the Office of the Prosecutor/Presenting

Officer at the address provided immediately below.

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

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

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

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

the Court in writing of good cause for inability to appear prior to the date of the hearing, will result in default judgment being entered against the parent. This means that

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

Hopi Tribe Social Services Department.

/s/ August 31, 2016.

Imalene Polingyumptewa, HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT

Post Office Box 156 | Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034

HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)

NOTICE TO CONTACT

The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit Association

as soon as possible at 928-738-2205.

Carol Silas

Wilma Kaye

Dalen Pashano

Dawn Keevama

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Carmen Cuch

Ronalyn Outie-Rios

Joseph Leslie

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)

has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact

Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential

environmental impacts of extending operation

of the Navajo Generating Station, a power

plant located near Page, Arizona, and

the associated production of coal

at the Kayenta Mine, located near

Kayenta, Arizona, from 2020 through 2044.

The Bureau of Reclamation

welcomes your input!

The Draft EIS is available for public review and

comment from Sept. 30, 2016, to Nov. 29, 2016.

Attend a public meeting to submit oral and

written comments. Written comments can

also be submitted via postal mail,

hand delivery, courier, fax or email.

Submit written comments to:

NGS-KMC Project Manager, PXAO-1500

Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office

6150 W. Thunderbird Road

Glendale, AZ 85306-4001

Fax: 623-773-6483;

Email: NGSKMC-EIS@usbr.gov

Comments must be postmarked by

Nov. 29, 2016, for consideration in the Final EIS.

Proposed Project: In accordance with the

National Environmental Policy Act, Reclamation

is conducting an environmental review of a

proposal to extend operation of the Navajo

Generating Station and the Kayenta Mine from

2020 through 2044 in order to continue providing

power to the southwestern United States and to

pumps that move Colorado River water through

the Central Arizona Project, which delivers water

to central and southern Arizona tribes, farmers

and cities. Multiple Federal actions and decisions

will be needed to authorize continued operation of

the Navajo Generating Station and Kayenta Mine.

For project details or information about

accessing a copy of the Draft EIS, visit

www.NGSKMC-EIS.net or call Ms. Sandra Eto,

Project Manager, at 623-773-6254.

Public Meetings

The public meetings will be conducted in an open house

format, and a short presentation by Reclamation will

begin 30 minutes after the start of the meetings.

Phoenix: Monday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST

Burton Barr Central Library, Pulliam Auditorium

1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona

Casa Grande: Monday, Oct. 24, 5 to 8 p.m. MST

Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center, Dining Room

405 E. Sixth St., Casa Grande, Arizona

Page: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4 to 7 p.m. MST

(Navajo interpreters present)

Page Community Center, Cafeteria

699 S. Navajo Drive, Page, Arizona

LeChee: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST

(Navajo interpreters present)

LeChee Chapter House

5 miles south of Page off of Coppermine Road

LeChee, Arizona

Tuba City: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4 to 7 p.m. MDT

(Hopi and Navajo interpreters present)

Tuba City Chapter House

220 S. Main St., Tuba City, Arizona

Shonto: Thursday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT

(Navajo interpreters present)

Shonto Chapter House

Building S0 01-001 E. Navajo Nation Road 221

Shonto, Arizona

Kayenta: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4 to 7 p.m. MDT

(Navajo interpreters present)

Monument Valley High School, Cafeteria

Highway 163 and Monument Valley Boulevard

Kayenta, Arizona

Polacca: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST

(Hopi and Navajo interpreters present)

Tewa Community Center, Multipurpose Room

Highway 264 Milepost 392.8, Polacca, Arizona

Kykotsmovi: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4 to 7 p.m. MST

(Hopi and Navajo interpreters present)

Hopi Day School, Gym

Half-mile east of Village Store on Highway 264

Kykotsmovi, Arizona

Forest Lake, Navajo Nation: Thursday, Nov. 3,

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT

(Navajo interpreters present)

Forest Lake Chapter House

17 miles north of Pinon on Navajo Route 41, Arizona

Window Rock: Friday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT

(Navajo interpreters present)

Navajo Nation Museum, Conference Room

Highway 264 and Postal Loop Road

Window Rock, Arizona

NOTICE: We have moved. Located in Keams Canyon, fire station side,

top row of homes, last double wide trailer on the right at end.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

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

E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us

Job#09-007 Building Operations Asst.

Office of Facilities & Risk Mgmt.

Hourly: $12.00 No. Positions: 1

Closing Date: October 7, 2016

Job#09-006 Insurance Administrator

Office of Facilities & Risk Mgmt.

Hourly: $11.88

No. Positions: 1

Closing Date: October 7, 2016

Job#09-005 Client Transporter

Behavioral Health Services

Hourly: $9.27

No. Positions: 1

Closing Date: October 7, 2016

Job#09-004 Office Manager

Department of Public Works

Hourly: $16.60

No. Positions: 1

Closing Date: October 7, 2016

Job#09-002 Supv Animal Control Ofcr

Small Animal Control Program

Hourly: $12.47

No. Positions 1

Closing Date: October 7, 2016

Job#08-016 Accountant

Village of Sipaulovi

Hourly: $14.00

No. Positions: 1

Closing Date: October 7, 2016

Job#08-013 Program Administrator

Office of Special Needs

Salary: $53,286.00 No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#08-012 Finance Director

Office of Financial Management

Salary: DOE

No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#08-011 Heavy Equip. Operator I

Hopi Department of Transportation

Hourly: $14.82

No. Positions: 2

Closing Dates: October 7, 2016

Job#08-009 Facilities Maintenance Tech

Office of Facilities & Risk Mgmt.

Hourly: $11.88

No. Positions: 2

Closing Dates: October 7, 2016

Job#08-007 Cook

Hopi Head Start Program

Hourly: $11.03

No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: October 7, 2016

Job#08-005 Chief Judge

Hopi Tribal Courts

Salary: $96,012.80 No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#08-00 Public Relations Officer

Public Relations Office

Salary: $42,515.20 No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#08-003 Licensed Deputy Prosecutor

Office of the Prosecutor

Salary: $68,000.00 No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#08-001 Teacher Job#07-008 Director

Hopi Head Start Program

Hopi Public Utility Authority

Salary: $31,966.42 No. Positions: 1

Salary: DOE

No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#06-003 Program Manager

Hopi Solid Waste Management Prog.

Salary: DOE

No. Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#05-016 Civil Engineer

Hopi Department of Transportation

Salary: $76,897.60

No.Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Job#04-001 General Counsel

Office of General Counsel

Salary: DOE

No.Positions: 1

Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Human Resources accepts Employment Applications on a continuous basis for the

Clerical, Labor and Police/ Officer Ranger Pool.

A complete signed application must be submitted by 12:00 Noon on the closing date.

HR will accept resumes however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the

application; “see resume attached” on the application will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive

full benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & Retirement Plan plus Annual and

sick leave, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating cultural holiday.

September 12 – October 10, 2016

Request for Proposal for Financial Audit Service

The Hopi Foundation–Lomasumi’nangwtukwsiwmani, is accepting proposals for a multi-year

engagement from qualified and independent Certified Public Accountants to perform annual financial

and compliance audits for the purpose of expressing an opinion on financial statements for a tax-exempt

charitable nonprofit.

The multi-year engagement shall begin in 2016 until 2018 with each annual audit to cover calendar year

January 1 to December 31. The scope of the audit shall be applicable to:

A. Nonprofit 501(c)3 financial audit and 990 statements in accordance with IRS standards;

B. Public Radio audited financial statements in accordance to the Corporation for Public

Broadcasting standards.

All proposals must include:

1. Proposal letter from a qualified CPA firm;

2. A quote of all costs associated with Part A & Part B proposed scope of work with Part B radio

audit costs listed separately;

3. Credentials and references including references from tax-exempt charitable organization clients

and public radio clients.

All completed proposals must be received by The Hopi Foundation or post-marked by 5:00pm,

Monday, October 10th. Contact Angie Harris, Financial Director at (928) 734-2380 or 2390, or by email

at angie.harris@hopifoundation.org.

About The Hopi Foundation-Lomasuminangwtukwsiwmani

The Hopi Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization based on the Hopi Reservation. The

Hopi Foundation hosts the KUYI 88.1FM Hopi Radio, a Native American community-based public radio

station.

2016 Hopi High School Fall Sports Schedule

CROSS COUNTRY

10/7 Alchesay Invite @ Whiteriver Apache Fair grounds 2pm

10/21 Holbrook Invite @ Holbrook Hidden Cove Golf Course 1pm

10/28 Sectional Meet @ Holbrook Hidden Cove Golf Course TBD

11/5 Division IV State Meet @ Phoenix Cave Creek Golf Course 9am

VOLLEYBALL

10/6*

St. Johns @ Hopi H.S. – JV 5pm/ V 6pm

10/7-8

Joseph City Invite @ Joseph City H.S. TBD

10/11*

Hopi @ Many Farms HS JV 4:30pm/ V 5:30pm

10/13*

Hopi @ Round Valley HS JV 4:30pm/ V 5:30pm

10/15*

Round Valley @ Hopi HS JV 12pm / V 1pm

10/18*

Valley Sanders @ Hopi H.S. – JV 5pm/ V 6pm

10/20*

Hopi @ Alchesay H.S. – JV 4pm/ V 5pm

10/22*

Hopi @ St. Johns H.S. – JV 12pm/ V 1pm

10/25*

Many Farms @ Hopi H.S. – JV 5pm/ V 6pm

10/27*

Pinon @ Hopi HS (Senior Night) JV 5pm/ V 6pm

10/29

2A State Play-In Game @ TBD – Time TBD

11/4

2A State Playoffs @ Central High School – Time TBD

11/5

2A State Playoffs @Central & North HS Time TBD

*Denotes a 2A North Region Contest. All times is Arizona Standard Time

FOOTBALL

10/6

Blue Ridge (freshman) @ Hopi – JV 6pm

10/7

Hopi* @ Many Farms H.S. – V 6pm

10/13

Hopi (freshman) @ Payson H.S. – JV 6pm

10/14

Hopi* @ Valley Sanders H.S. – V 6pm

10/21

Red Mesa* @ Hopi (Senior Night) – V 7pm

10/26

Hopi @ Chino Valley H.S. – JV 6pm

10/28

Hopi* @ Pinon H.S. – V 6pm

11/5

2A State Playoffs – 1st Round High Seed 6pm

11/12

2A State Playoffs - Quarterfinals High Seed 6pm

11/19

2A State Playoffs Semifinals Fountain Hills TBD

11/26

2A State Playoffs- Championship TBD 2pm

*Designates a 2A North Region Contest. All times is Arizona Standard Time

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016