The Administration wishes each and (2008)

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 4 Issue1

January 2008

Governor’s Report

The Administration wishes each and

every one a Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year. The year 2007

ends with many accomplishments

for the Pueblo of Isleta; the tribe

has signed a thirty-seven year

gaming compact with the state of

New Mexico, the hotel construction

is on schedule, the new gas station

is open and is generating revenue

for the tribe, right-of-ways have

been negotiated with AT&T and

BNSF Railroad which will generate

revenue and three parks have

been completed by the Recreation

Department. The Pueblo of Isleta

has received a substantial amount of

New Mexico capitol-outlay, federal

appropriations and grant monies for

various projects. Senator Domenici

appropriated over a million dollars

for new wells for range lands due

to the drought. The Pueblos of

Isleta and Acoma will be receiving

a substantial amount of the monies.

Mr. Lawrence Rael, Middle Rio

Grande Council of Governments,

will be awarding the Pueblo of

Isleta $100,000 for the Bosque

Restoration, and I am glad to report

that Mr. Benny Shendo, Director

for the New Mexico Indian Affairs,

has appropriated $750,000 for

replacement of old water lines in the

Pueblo of Isleta. Matching funds for

this project will be appropriated

from the Mis-Management funds

settlement. Lieutenant Governor

Max Zuni and Sandra Lucero, Indian

Health Services, are working on the

project identifying old waterlines in

the pueblo. We still have capitaloutlay money for other projects,

including a new Judicial Complex

to house the tribal courts, police

department and a new fire station

that will be fully staffed, along with

other projects planned for 2008.

Tribal Council and Administration

will be meeting to prioritize projects

and to discuss the total costs.

I met with Senator Michael

Sanchez and Mr. Lawrence Rael,

from MRCOG, on road proposals

which they will present to Tribal

Council for consideration. I have

been meeting with Mr. Rael on an

interchange on I-25 at the south

reservation boundary by WalMart, where Isleta hopes to develop

housing projects and a new Palace

West. Other revenue generating

projects are being planned with

proposals from various companies

coming before Tribal Council for

consideration.

On December 21, 2007 Mr. Benny

Shendo announced his resignation

as Director of Indian affairs for the

State of New Mexico and will run

for the 3rd District Congressional

seat that was vacated by Tom Udall.

I attended his announcement which

was held in Jemez where Mr.

Shendo is from. Mr. Shendo was

always there when tribes needed

his help, going out of his way to

remind tribal leaders that money

was available for tribal projects,

called personally to make sure we

did not miss deadlines. He provided

training to tribal leaders on how to

apply for capital-outlay monies and

grants and made himself available to

help on tribal projects. We will miss

him, but hopefully he will become

the next US Representative for New

Mexico. I wish Mr. Shendo all the

luck in his race for the Congressional

seat.

On other tribal business, Lieutenant

Governor Frank Lujan traveled to

Texas with Mr. Rodney Ferguson,

Isleta Gaming & Resort General

Manager, regarding the hotel project.

Lieutenant Lujan is monitoring all

construction projects for the Pueblo

of Isleta.

On December 19, I met with Mr.

Robert Stevens, Assistant Principal

at Los Lunas High School, Ben

Analla, LLHS Counselor, Jeanette

Garcia, Los Lunas Schools Title VII

Coordinator, and Ulysses Abeita,

Department of Education, to discuss

the Education 20/20 Program. The

Education 20/20 program is a

computer-based credit recovery

program which helps students

complete credits they are lacking for

graduation. LLHS, in cooperation

with the Tribal Administration

and the Department of Education,

has developed an Education 20/20

satellite at the Pueblo of Isleta

Department of Education. Our

tribal students enrolled in the

program do not have to travel to

LLHS to take classes. We urge

parents to encourage your children,

if they are behind in credits towards

graduation, to take advantage of this

program. Please contact Ulysses for

more information. The program is

accredited by LLHS and will help

your child improve their grades and

allow them to graduate.

During the meeting, Mr. Stevens

announced to the group that he

accepted a position at Santa Fe High

School and will be leaving LLHS.

His last day will be January 9,

2008. Mr. Stevens will be missed

as he was very supportive of our

Pueblo of Isleta students and worked

with the Department of Education

staff to provide the best education

possible for our students. He was

instrumental in bringing the 20/20

Program to Isleta as well as starting

the Native American Studies class

now being taught at the LLHS. We

wish him well.

Elderly Center News

Happy New Year to all from the Elderly Program! We are having an

open house on Friday, January 25th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We call

this event our Community and Volunteer Appreciation Day. It gives us a

chance to thank our participants, our program partners, our volunteers, our

Tribal officials and the community for their support. Please come by and

see what we have to offer. We'll have entertainment, refreshments, lunch,

door prizes and lots of information on what we do at the Elderly Center.

And speaking of volunteers, we are extending our request for nominations

for the Bo Sangre Volunteers of the Year award. Please help us honor an

elder or elders who have made a contribution to elders in the community.

As you may know, Bo Sangre had a special place in his heart for elders,

and he volunteered tirelessly to find ways to help and provide service to

them. In 2004, the honorees were Lorenzo R. Jojola and John D. Jojola.

In 2006, the honorees were Agnes Dill and Joe D. Lucero.

Some of our elders who especially need services are those who suffer from

dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The Elderly Center provides workshops

and training to assist caregivers with the challenges of looking after those

with dementia. Dementia is the term for the mental impairment that can

come with age. It can start with memory loss, but becomes more severe in

time. Alzheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia, a disease

that results in the loss of brain cells. This checklist of common symptoms

can help you recognize signs of Alzheimer's Disease. 1.) Memory loss.

2.) Difficulty performing familiar tasks. 3.) Problems with language. 4.)

Disorientation to time and place. 5.) Poor or decreased judgment. 6.)

Problems with abstract thinking. 7.) Misplacing things. 8.) Changes in

mood or behavior 9.) Changes in personality 10.) Loss of initiative.

Some memory loss with age is normal. When ability to function independently

is affected, family intervention is needed. These ten warning signs are

provided by the Alzheimer's Association; the office in Albuquerque has

staff that is very helpful in assisting families. The number is 266-4473,

or 1-800-272-3900. The Elderly Center can also help you with concerns

about dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Please call the Center at 869-6661

and ask for assistance.

We have an update to a disturbing incident that happened on December

14th. We had several calls around noon time from elders who thought the

tuna sandwiches we had served in our home delivered meals were spoiled.

Two elders reported becoming ill after eating the sandwich. We recalled

as many of the meals as possible and had a number of samples taken for

testing. The Indian Health Service Environmental Health office was called

in and took the samples to the laboratory. The test results came back one

week later, negative for staphylococcus aureus and negative for bacillus

cereus, the two types of common agents for food poisoning. We apologize

for the distress this situation caused, but the only conclusion we can arrive

at is that the tuna had been warmed by the soup that was also served, and

the result was not appetizing. We pledge not to combine the hot and cold

items in the same packaging from here on out.

Line Dancing is back at the Elderly Center. Join us Mondays at 4:00

pm or Wednesdays at 12:45 pm. Fred Laureta, sponsored by the Seven

Generations of Health program at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic

Institute, is our instructor. All community members are invited to join in

the fun!

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

All Isleta Pueblo Health Care Recipients

The staff at Isleta Medical and Dental clinics wants to meet the needs of

all patients, and in order to do this, it is important that patients keep their

scheduled appointments.

We have a significant percentage of patients who miss their scheduled

appointments. This contributes to extended wait times for other patients

to make an appointment, resulting in them not receiving timely medical

care.

In the event you cannot keep your appointment, it is very important to call

and cancel as far in advance as possible so that someone else may be given

that appointment time. Also, please note that if you call to cancel, it may

take several months to be rescheduled.

If you miss your medical appointment (do not show), it will be your

responsibility as the patient to call the clinic to reschedule. You will not

automatically be given another appointment.

To meet the health needs of all the patients, please remember that the

Walk-in clinic is designed for acute injuries and/ or illnesses. It is not to be

used for missed appointments or cancellations.

In order to respect and protect patient confidentiality, HIPPA (Health

Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) must be followed. If the adult

patient, being seen by the provider would like a family member to be

with them during the appointment, that family member must accompany

the patient to the room. Once the patient is in the room, visitors will not

be given any information regarding the patient being seen, nor will be

permitted in the medical area.

Please note that all patients under 18 years old must be accompanied by

a parent or legal guardian (examples of exceptions to this requirement

include any form of abuse, birth control, pregnancy testing/prenatal care,

sexually transmitted disease testing and/or treatment). In the event that

Coming in

Feb/March, so if

you are pregnant

Call to sign up for this

2hr. class

the parent/legal guardian is not able to accompany the child, a consent

form may be picked up at the appointment desk, or may be faxed to you

upon request by calling (505) 869-4089 or for dental (505) 869-4499. A

picture ID and/or a contact number to reach the parent/guardian to confirm

consent must be submitted with the consent form.

As a reminder all name changes and legal custody documents must be

submitted to patient registration so updates can be made. Patients are

responsible to update any address and/or telephone changes.

Thank you for your cooperation and adherence to these regulations. Your

assistance with these matters will ensure that all patients receive confidential

and consistent health care. The staff at IHC also want to say “thank you”

for allowing us to meet your medical and dental needs.

Isleta Pueblo

News

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor: Natasha Lujan

Staff: Maxine Zuni

Beverly Piro

Brittanie Lucero

Jennifer Zuni

Published By:

Valencia Express

January 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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Is College Really Worth It?

James C. Gonyea

Considering the high cost of a college education and the drain that expense can have

on one's financial resources and future, I am often asked by college-bound students,

"Is college really worth it?"

Here are 10 reasons you should pursue a college education:

1. Analytical thinking skills: Today's world is complex, and it requires making daily

decisions about personal, economic, health, political, professional and social matters.

Learning how to approach a decision, gather relevant facts, analyze comparative and

contradictory data and draw correct conclusions are necessary skills for successful

living. There is no better training ground to develop these skills than college.

2. Career beginnings: Significant knowledge is required to understand the nature of

most occupations. College is usually the most effective way to acquire this knowledge.

For many professions, a college education is a prerequisite for entering the field.

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS AND

THE PUEBLO OF ISLETA

(Albuquerque Public Schools)

STUDENT CAREER FAIR

All students invited to attend

There will be a Senior

Parent meeting at 9:30am

to discuss financial aid,

higher education and

graduation dates.

3. Career advancement: Many employers base promotion decisions on an employee's

educational attainments. Whether or not a college education is truly required to handle

the job is irrelevant. Employers need ways to rank employees, and a college education

is an easily identifiable standard.

4. Financial gain: While there are notable exceptions, individuals with four-year

college degrees earn more over their careers than people with less education do. The

difference in lifetime earnings between a college graduate and a non-college graduate

can amount to several million dollars.

5. Economic preparation: We all participate in a complex and continually changing

economic environment, which requires some understanding of our economy. Where

better to learn about managing your life's finances than in Economics 101?

6. Friends and spouses: Colleges, even non-residential institutions, bring disparate

people together in one place. When individuals find themselves sharing similar

experiences it's not surprising that lifelong friendships -- and life partnerships -- can

develop. Networking within a profession often begins here, too.

7. Life awareness: The next time you're in a group of people, step back and watch

how they interact with each other. Humans are social animals -- we bond with each

other through conversation and other activities. College serves an important role in

preparing individuals for continuing social interaction.

8. Lifelong source of advice and information: Graduation from college doesn't mean

you won't be back. Just the opposite. Today, colleges and universities are eager to

keep in touch with alumni, some offering programs and services on both personal and

professional issues.

9. Purpose in life: At some point, most of us wonder about our purpose in life -- why

are we here and what should we be doing? An essential part of finding your way is

understanding other possible paths. Colleges, by their nature, bring together people

with different lifestyles, ideas and experiences. Beyond the opportunities for awareness

offered by the classroom and social interaction, colleges also offer independent study

and internship programs that can let you explore alternative paths to find the one best

suited for you.

10. Self-actualization: Psychologist Abraham Maslow theorized that we humans have

a need to be somebody, to feel important, useful and of value to others and society.

This self-actualizing behavior can mean developing and applying knowledge over time

to build expertise in a given subject. Becoming expert in one's chosen career field is

one of life's greatest feelings of accomplishment. As we age and begin to satisfy the

more basic needs in our lives, this need for self-actualization becomes more important.

Lifelong learning is a key element in developing a sense of accomplishment, and a

college education is the foundation for lifelong learning.

After 30-plus years of offering advice as a professional career counselor, I think my

understanding of life is much better than it was when I was younger. I believe the old

adage that with age comes wisdom, and on reflection I find that my college education

-- BS in education and MS in guidance and counseling -- is worth more than I ever

imagined.

For more information on Post-Secondary Education,

check out the College / Career Fair on Jan. 26, 2008

Date: January 26, 2007

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

Pueblo of Isleta Recreation Center

Come and visit with colleges, universities,

and businesses from across New Mexico

Door Prizes every 30 minutes

Isleta Health Center

1-877-725-2552

24 Hour Nurse Advice Line

Unsure whether or not to take

your child or yourself to

the doctor, or emergency room?

Call Isleta's Nurse Line and speak with a registered

nurse. When you or your child is ill or injured and

you want help quickly, call this line and speak with a

nurse. Someone is there to answer your health-related

questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days

a year. This service is FREE for ALL Isleta Health

Center patients.

So whether you have a question as simple as whether

or not you have a cold or allergies, or as worrisome as

your child waking up at 2am with a high fever and you

need to know whether or not to wait until the morning

to call the clinic or if you should go to the emergency

room now,

CALL THIS NUMBER and THEY WILL HELP

YOU ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!!!

FREE to ALL ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

PATIENTS

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

Recreation

By the time everyone receives this newsletter 2008 will be upon us. We are now another year older and hopefully a little bit wiser. And if we happen

to be a little bit wiser, hopefully last year’s New Year's Resolutions have been completed. You remember, promising to work out at least 30 minutes

per day, everyday. And if you don't remember, you can begin this New Year with a realistic resolution on trying to work out at least 3-times per week,

30 minutes per workout. If you need to start slow and slowly build your time and days it can be

done, if you want it that bad. The longer we wait the longer it takes to get those extra holiday

pounds most of us have put on. Taking them extra pounds off won't happen overnight, just like

the weight we put on didn't come to us overnight. If you are serious about getting a workout,

both recreation facilities have plenty of certified personal fitness instructors to assist you with a

routine. What do you say we all do it together! Pictured below is Feather Anderson preparing

for her 12 noon Spin Class held Monday through Thursday from 12:00 pm until 12:40 pm. The

second picture is Juan Jojola, Certified Personal Trainer assisting with the proper techniques of

weightlifting.

Basketball

The Isleta Elementary School Basketball season has begun. Once again, all of our four teams were well prepared and ready to compete with all who

come before them. The first game played over at the Isleta Recreation gymnasium pitted the Isleta Eagles against Zia Pueblo. Our kids were so well

prepared that the score clock had to be turned off by half time because the lead was so overwhelming. Our Coaches this year are: Bernie Jojola and

Bernard Chavez coaching the 3rd & 4th grade Boys, Bernie Jojola and Rae Ann Jojola coaching the 3rd & 4th grade girls, Blane Sanchez is coaching

the 5th & 6th grade girls and Carl Anderson is coaching the 5th & 6th grade Boys. GREAT START. Next games will be in mid January 2008.

Cheerleading

Once again, and for the first time in several years, the teams will have

a group of our children who are being prepared to lead us in cheering

for all home basketball games. Away games will be optional. Former

cheerleader, Rebecca Olguin is the coach and head sponsor for the

girls who are practicing just about everyday. Uniforms have just been

ordered for all the girls. Keep up the good work. Pictured is Rebecca

Olguin leading her students with some stretching exercises prior to

learning some new routines.

Christmas Program

On Thursday, December 20, 2007 our children from the after school program participated in the Elderly Christmas Party. Our children accompanied

by Yolanda Chavez were well received with their Musical Instruments and Christmas songs as well as their performance of the Social Basket Dance in

front of about 200 people who were in attendance.

January 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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GREAT JOB. Pictured to the right are the children performing.

The picture below are Yolanda Chavez and the Nanas Lucero and

Abeita from the after school Arts/Crafts Program honoring the

children who participated with Certificates and a Christmas gift.

Sensei Clarence Chavez awards Martin Garcia his certificate of rank for first degree black belt.

The first black belt from the Pueblo of

Isleta Recreation Center Karate Program

has been awarded. Martin Garcia (14

years old), son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie

Garcia, recently passed the five and half

hour physical test and two hour written

test for his Sho-Dan (First degree black

belt). Martin started the karate program at

the recreation center with Sensei Clarence

Chavez when he was nine years of old.

Martin is a freshman at Los Lunas High

School and plans to continue his training

with Sensei Chavez. If you are interested

in more information about the karate program or more about our new black belt,

you may call 866-4360.

Isleta Recreation Martial Arts program

director Sensei Clarence Chavez, with the

assistance of Sensei Martin Garcia, award

yellow belt certificates to three exceptional

young men. All three of the young men tested

December 1st, at the IRC. The physical

portion of the test took approximately two

hours to complete and the written / knowledge

portion of the test took an hour to complete for

the young men.

The Karate One School is one of the most

demanding schools in the valley. If you are

interested in the Isleta Recreation programs or

the Martial Arts program, please contact Mr.

Chavez at 869-8557 or 866-4360.

Pictured From L to R: Front Row: Damacio Chiwiwi, Marcus Cherino and Jackson Mclaughlin.

Back Row L to R: Sensei Martin Garcia 1st degree black belt and Sensei Clarence Chavez,

6th degree black belt.

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WIC NOTES

Whole Grains

What are whole grains?

Whole grains are made of three parts:

the bran (or outer layer) the germ, and

the endosperm. In order for a grain to be

considered whole, it must contain all three

parts of the grain.

Foods that contain refined white flour, like

white bread, white rice, and white tortillas,

strip out the bran and germ. That removes

fiber and nutrients. Refined flour does

nothing to protect the heart.

Whole grains are fiber rich foods. They

help to protect against heart disease, type

2 diabetes, and obesity. Whole-grain diets

also improve bowel health; they help

maintain regular bowel movements, prevent

constipation, and promote growth of healthy

bacteria in the colon.

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

WIC Kitchen Recipe

This is the recipe we will be demonstrating for the next two months during our WIC nutrition

education classes.

WIC Mini Spinach Pizzas

This meal takes only a few minutes of actual work, and your kids will love getting their

own personal pizza.

>8 wheat English muffins halves or 8

(4 inch) whole-wheat pita pockets

>1/2 cup spinach puree (see below)

>2 cups bottled or canned tomato

sauce

>2 cups thinly sliced part-skim

mozzarella

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Spinach Puree

Prep:

Rinse fresh spinach. For mature spinach,

fold the leaves in half lengthwise with the

stem outside, and then strip the stem off the

leaf. If using baby spinach no preparation

is needed after rinsing it.

Cook:

Steam for 30 to 40 seconds, or cook in a

skillet with 1 tablespoon water for about

90 seconds, or just until wilted.

Read Labels

2. Spread spinach puree on each muffin half

so that the spinach comes to within about

1/2 inch of the edge. Spread the tomato

sauce over the spinach; it should cover

the spinach and come to within about 1/4

inch of the edge of the muffin. Now lay the

cheese over the sauce, covering any place

where the green comes through.

It doesn't take much effort to find whole

grains. Just look for the word 'whole'. The

ingredient list should say 'whole wheat',

or 'whole oats' or 'whole rye'. Also, the

ingredient list is in order--the closer a

whole-grain ingredient is to the top, the

more of it the food contains.

3. Place the pizzas on a foil-lined baking

sheet and bake until the cheese melts and

begins to brown, 5-10 minutes. Let the

pizzas cool 5 minutes before serving so

the cheese cools and doesn't pull off (and

the spinach stays completely invisible).

Be smart about food labeled with words

'multi-grain,' 'stone-ground, 'seven-grain',

'bran', or '100% wheat' are usually not

whole-grain products.

This recipe provides your child with important nutrients they need to grow properly

and removes the "I don't want to eat that" mealtime battle. Even though the recipe is

designed to hide the spinach, our hope is that you will talk with your child after the

meal about all the ingredients, including spinach, that make up the pizza.

Brown bread isn't necessarily whole grain

either. The brown color may come from

molasses or other added ingredients. When

buying bread look for these three words:

"100% Whole Wheat."

How can I eat more of them?

Adults should eat at least three servings of

whole grains daily. Eating three servings a

day of whole grains is easy. For example,

choosing oatmeal or a whole grain cereal

for breakfast (one serving), a sandwich at

lunch made with two slices of whole-grain

bread (two more servings). Here's how

typical serving sizes of other whole-grain

foods measure up:

>1/2 cup cooked whole grains such

as brown rice

>1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta

>1 slice 100% whole-wheat bread,

make sure it says 100% whole-wheat.

>1 whole grain tortilla

>1 cup whole-grain cereal

>Snack on popcorn, which is a whole

Puree:

In a food processor or blender, mix for about

2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Refrigerate purees that will be used in the

next couple of days, otherwise freeze.

Adapted from Deceptively Delicious--Simple

Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food. Jessica

Seinfeld

Live Healthy, Heidi Lanes- WIC Nutrition Coordinator

QUALITY HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Dental Assistant Program

Taking Students NOW!

Program Begins: 1/09/08

A Collaborative Program with Valley High School Community

For Details Call:

Herlinda Quintana, Administrator - 292-1582

Length: Six (6) Months of Class & Internship

ADDED PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Job Placement

• Clinical Placement

• Life Skills

• Case Management

•Professional Skills Training

•Hands-On Experience

PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Sterilization & Safety

• Radiography Certification

• Basic Dental Sciences

• Coronal Polishing Certification

• Chairside Assisting

• Extemship Experience

• Front Office Training

grain. But don't overload it with

butter and salt.

Successful Completion of this program will prepare student for

immediate employment in the field of dentistry. All students will be

prepared for New Mexico Dental Assisting Certifications.

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

Workforce Investment Act

Pueblo of Isleta

JOM Program ...

JOM/IEC Meeting on January 12, 2008

WIA SERVICES

RESUMES!

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The next JOM Meeting for Parents/Students will be

on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM at the

Department of Education Complex. The JOM Indian

Education Committee needs two more members and

we will be having nominations and elections. If

you are a parent/legal guardian of an eligible JOM

student, you are eligible to serve on the JOM/IEC.

INTERVIEW SKILLS!

JOB SEARCH!

WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST TOU WITH RESUMES, JOB SEARCH

AND INTERVIEW SKILLS.

The WIA Program is located in the Tribal Administration Bldg.

next to Human Resources.

Contact No: 766-6652

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility is not required for Core Services.

It seems that Congress has decided, and in spite of the

President’s attempt to eliminate the JOM Program,

to continue to fund the JOM Programs. The last

word from DC is that Congress has authorized

$14,000,000 for the JOM Programs. This is an

increase of $2,000,000 from CY 2007. We will

provide more information at the JOM meeting.

Also, on the Agenda will be the proposed trip to

Washington, DC for the Presidential Inauguration in

January 2009. This trip will be for students who will

be juniors or seniors during the 2008-2009 school

year. And, more importantly, we will be discussing

plans for the upcoming semester. We need your

input.

Any questions, please call Beverly or Ulysses at

869-2680.

Isleta Pueblo Public Library

The Isleta Pueblo Public Library is still looking for three Community

Members (preferable nonpolitically related) to form the Library Board which

is required by the New Mexico State Library. Members of the Library

Board will help update and discuss the Library Policies, discuss Parent/

Guardian Complaints, Book Suggestions, Periodical Suggestions, Music

Suggestions, DVD Suggestions, and help design the New Library (interior)

when the time comes. Members of the Library board will meet quarterly at

the Isleta Pueblo Public Library. For more information of the duties, please

contact the Library at (505) 869-8119 and speak to Nathaniel Lujan.

The Library is also still looking for three Teens to form the Teen Library

Board. This Board is not required by the New Mexico State Library but is

highly encouraged. The three teens will help discuss the Library Policies

from a teen’s point of view, help with Book Suggestions, Music Suggestions,

DVD Suggestions, Summer Reading Program Suggestion (Field Trips &

Activities) Parent/Guardian Complaints, Teen Complaints, and help design

the Teen Section in the new Library when the time comes. Members of the

Library board will meet quarterly at the Isleta Pueblo Public Library. For

more information of the duties, please contact the Library at (505) 869-8119

and speak to Nathaniel Lujan.

The Library would like to start a story telling session at the Library.

Stories could be about anything but MUST be family friendly. Traditional

stories of Isleta and neighboring Pueblos would be nice BUT, must be

approved by Traditional Leaders. If you are interested in participating, then

please contact the Isleta Pueblo Public Library at (505) 869-8119 and speak

to Nathaniel Lujan.

For those who are unable to get their hands on a copy of the newsletter,

keeping up with the current events and latest news here in the village just got

easier. With the help of Dempsey Dreis and the staff at Valencia Express,

the Isleta Pueblo Newsletter is now available in PDF format. All you need

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Isleta Pueblo Public Library

Contact Information:

Phone Number: (505) 869-8119

Fax Number: (505) 869-7690

E-mail Address: poi_library@hotmail.com

Web Address: www.myspace.com/isleta_pueblo_library

Operation Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8am - 8pm

Friday: 8am - 4:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Bear Helps Coyote

(A Story About Weight Control)

Bear and Coyote were arguing

about how to lose weight.

Coyote had gotten lazy and was

going to a big gathering and

wanted to lose weight and get in

shape by the new moon. He was

going to try a new diet that promised just that.

Bear told Coyote that if he made changes to his

lifestyle---eating better and moving around more--throughout the seasons, he would not have to

go on these crash diets every year.

"Diets don't work!" he told Coyote.

"Well, at first they do. But then you

go right back to what you were doing

and you gain it all back, plus some

extra."

"But I like all those foods the Two-Leggeds

eat: greasy french fries, cakes, and my personal

favorite, chips and dip," said Coyote. "Oh! And

the sweet, sugary drinks, too!"

"That's your problem," growled Bear, "You're

eating food your body was not meant to have in

large quantities. You need to hunt your own food

to eat instead of being lazy and waiting for the

Two-Leggeds to toss you something. Hunting

will do you good---fresh air, exercise, sunshine--you'll get lean and strong. Anyway, rabbit is

better for you and stays with you longer than

some old corn chips!" [Nutrient rich and Energy

enduring]

"Well, I dunno," sighed Coyote, "it sounds like

a lot of work and I'll miss some of my favorite

foods. Are you sure you're not just trying to trick

me so you can have all the goodies?"

Bear took a deep breath and gathered his patience.

In a level voice he told Coyote, "It's all about

balance. Two-legged food is 'sometimes food,'

not for every day. And just because something is

good for you doesn't mean you can eat as much

as you want at one time or in one day. You must

balance what you eat with how much you move.

It's not Two-Legged science! It's natural laws at

work---energy balance."

Just then, a couple of Two-Legged nutritionists

could be heard talking nearby as they were

hiking. They were trying to come up with some

quick tips to give their clients who were planning

to lose weight and get in shape in the coming

year. Here is what Bear and Coyote overheard:

Set realistic goals

Losing one half (1/2) to one (1) pound per week

is reasonable and realistic. Quick weight loss

usually leads to quick weight re-gain.

Withholding desirable foods leads to overindulging later on.

Watch portion sizes of whatever it is you are

eating.

Think“long-term”and “sustainable”

Consider what you are able to change and keep

doing for the rest of your life. Avoid fad diets-if

it seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Think “little foot”

Making one small change at a time won’t

overwhelm you. Feel good about all the changes

you have made and not defeated by what

remains.

Isleta Pueblo News

Eat breakfast

Research has shown that skipping breakfast leads

to weight gain.

Work physical activity into your daily routinegoing to the gym is not always practical.

Take the stairs when you can (5 stairs per

calorie!)

Park farther away from entrances

Walk 15 minutes during your lunch break (3-4

cal/minute)

All exercise is cumulative; 15 minutes 4 times a

day = 60 minutes!

Limit TV viewing and/or computer gaming to 10

hours or less per week.

Read before you eat

Nutrition Facts labels

tell the story of what

you’re about to eat.

FIRST, look at the

serving

size,

then

calories, fat, etc. Use

the USDA Nutrient

Database for nutrition

facts on non-processed

foods such as fruits,

vegetables, and meats:

http://www.nal.usda.

gov/fnic/foodcomp/ search/

January 2008

Keep a daily food diary

A small 3x5 spiral notebook with 3 columns:

Food, Amount Eaten, Calories and a total (also

Day and Date at the top of each page) This will

keep you on track.

Allow yourself 10-12 Calories per pound of

body weight

Example: To maintain 130 pounds requires 1300

- 1600 calories each daydepending on how active

the person is.

Limit the amount of fat

in your diet to less than 30% of total calories

each day.

Example: 1600 x 0.30 = 480 calories or less

from fat.

480 calories 7 9 calories per gram = 53 grams

of fat (or less) per day

Limit alcohol onsumption

These are empty calories. Pregnant women or

those who wish to become pregnant should not

consume alcohol.

There is no “safe” amount.

Cyndi Silva

Dietetic Intern, Diabetes Programs

January 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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PUEBLO OF ISLETA

AMERICAN LEGION POST 209

P.O. Box 385 Isleta, NM 87022

"Proudly serving those who served"

The next official American Legion Post meeting will be on 12 January 2008, at 10:00 am. However, the legion will be meeting on 5 January

2008, at 9:00 am to do some remodeling to the hall. Our goal is to have the Legion open by February:

The American Legion Post 209 in conjunction with the Isleta Casino & Resort will be hosting a Veterans' Benefit Concert featuring Canadian

Cree folk singer Lorrie Church with an opening show by Beyond BedRock, featuring Milo from Milo and Friends.

We are asking for your support to help American Legion Post 209 help our veterans. Tickets are on sale and start at $15.00 and can be purchased

at the Isleta Casino & Resort Box

Office or online at www.isletacasino.com (entertainment link). In

appreciation for your support to our

veterans, the Isleta Casino & Resort

will be giving Isleta Fun packs to all

attending the concert. You may pick

up your Fun Packs at the Players

Club booth when you sign up for

a free membership to the Players

Club, if you are already a member

you may also pick up your Fun Pack

at the Players Club booth.

We sincerely appreciate your

support. Come join us for a great

night of entertainment with all our

veterans, family and friends.

Our next project will be to gather

staple field goods so that we may

send care packages to our deployed

Soldiers. If you have a loved one

currently on active duty and serving

overseas in a combat zone, please

send us their information; i.e., name,

rank, where they are deployed and

their unit. More information will

follow within the next few months.

I would like to thank all the members

that have dedicated their time and

efforts in making our Legion a

success; we have come a long way

in 12 months, Thank you all from

Theresa Zuni, Commander.

The Legion would also like to

thank all the family members that

have contributed their time to the

Legion, along with the community,

the Tribal Administration, and the

Tribal Council for all their support

and we wish everyone a Prosperous

New Year.

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

Health Beat

VACCINE FACTS

about HPV and the HPV Vaccine

What You Can Do About Chronic Bronchitis

Health Educator: Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

Why You Need to Make an Appointment

for Your Daughter to get this Vaccine

FACTS about HPV and the HPV Vaccine

Article from the Department of Health and

Human Services and the Centers of Disease

Control and Prevention

Health Educator: Stephanie Schaefer 869-4479

What is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

HPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual

contact. Most of the time HPV has no symptoms,

so people do not know they have it. There are many

different types of HPV. Some of these types can cause

cervical cancer in women. Other types of HPV cause

genital warts in both men and women. In most people,

HPV goes away in some cases, but not in others.

How common is HPV?

About 20 million people in the U.S. are currently

infected with HPV. Each year, another 6.2 million

people get a new HPV infection. HPV is most common

in young people who are in their late teens and early

20s.

How common is Cervical Cancer?

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007,

over 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical

cancer and about 3,600 will die from this disease in

the U.S.

What is the HPV Vaccine?

The HPV Vaccine is the fist vaccine developed to

prevent most cervical cancers, and genital warts. It

works by protecting against the types of HPV that most

commonly cause these conditions.

Who should get the HPV Vaccine?

Doctors recommend this vaccine for 11 and 12 year

old girls. If your teenage daughter missed getting this

vaccine when she was 11 or 12, make an appointment

for her to get it now.

Is the HPV Vaccine effective?

This vaccine targets the types of HPV that most

commonly cause cervical cancer and genital warts. This

vaccine is highly effective in preventing these types of

HPV in young women who have not been exposed to

them before getting the vaccine. The vaccine does not

treat existing HPV infections or the diseases they may

cause.

Is the HPV vaccine safe?

The vaccine has been licensed as safe. This vaccine has

been studied in thousands of girls and women in the

U.S. and around the world. These studies have shown

no serious side effects. The most common side effect is

soreness where the shot is given (in the arm).

Call the Isleta Health Center and make an

appointment for your daughter if she is 11-12

yrs of age, so she can get her HPV Shot. If she is

older, talk to your physician about her options.

You many have had that cough that just won't

go away. If it's chronic bronchitis, then your

bronchial tubes (part of the respiratory tract)

are very irritated. To see what it looks like,

look at the two pictures above you. The

bronchial tube on the right is the normal

bronchial tube and the one on the left is the

one with bronchitis. If your bronchial tubes

are inflamed, than you will have a harder

time breathing, which will prompt production

of thick mucus called sputum. As the mucus

drains down the bronchial tubes, your body

automatically reacts with a cough to get

ride of the irritation. Some people have this

irritation for several months at a time. The

constant irritation often caused by smoking

can lead to swelling of the large and small

passageways that carry air into your lungs,

which can make the act of breathing more

difficult. As this problem progresses, air can

become trapped in the tiny pockets in the

lungs called alveoli. When this happens, a

person may develop emphysema. The person

will be able to breath in, but breathing out

will become difficult. People who experience

both chronic bronchitis and emphysema often

have chronic obstructive pulmonary-disease

(COPD).

If you have chronic bronchitis, you do not

necessarily have an infection. However, you

are more at risk for a respiratory infection

because viruses and bacteria like to grow in

areas with a lot of mucus. Your doctor can

best determine when you have an infection,

so if you notice you are coughing up more

mucus and that the mucus is getting thicker,

or that you are coughing up pus, these may

be clues that you have an infection, so contact

your doctor (869-3200) if you are concerned

about this. Your doctor may prescribe you an

antibiotic to help you fight the infection. If

you are prescribed medication, it is necessary

to finish all medication and not to stop when

you are feeling better. Along with taking

medication as it is prescribed, it is important

to drink extra fluids and get extra rest.

Infections can't be avoided altogether, but if you have chronic bronchitis,

you can do several things to improve your odds of staying well.

Don't Smoke

Chronic Bronchitis is strongly associated with cigarette smoking. Stopping smoking

may put an end to your ongoing cough and your problem with chronic bronchitis. Even

if it takes several times to quit for good, KEEP AT IT!! Call 869-4479 to sign up for

Freedom From Smoking, an 8 session program to help you quit smoking commercial

cigarettes.

Speak Up

If you don't smoke, don't be shy about asking those around you to not smoke. Breathing

secondhand smoke is a serious problem for your health, and you have the right to breathe

clean air.

Ask about Immunizations

If you are 65 years or older and have not has a pneumococcal vaccine, your doctor may

want you to have one. Also, it is important to get the influenza vaccination, so if you

have not done it yet, please get it now!!

BE A HERO and DONATE BLOOD

Who: People over 18 years of age

What: DONATE BLOOD

When: January 30, 2008 2pm-5pm

Where: Isleta Health Center

Why: To Be a Hero and Save a Life

How: Call Stephanie Schaefer 869-4479

to sign up or just show up!

January 2008

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January 2008

February 2008

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Sunday

Monday

Tueday

American

Heart Month

National

Children’s

Dental Health

Month

National

Burn

Awareness

Month

National Wear

Red Day

10

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

Give Kids A

Smile Day

Saturday

2

4

5

6

7

8

11

12

13

14

15

“Love Your

Heart Fun Walk

and Run” 10am

Rec. Center

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23

National

Donor Day

9

Children of Alcoholics Week

17

18

19

20

21

22

24

25

26

27

28

29

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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