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Volume 10 Issue 11

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

November 2015

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Guatemalan Mayan Indians visit

Isleta Pueblo

September 29, 2015, PUEBLO OF ISLETA

— The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit

organization Global Ties sponsored a site

visit of Mayan leaders from Central America

to the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School.

It was truly one of the most inspiring visits

here in Isleta by descendants of the great

Mayan civilization of Central America.

Upon their arrival at the Isleta Elementary

School the visitors were welcomed by the

children of our school and 1st Lieutenant

Governor Antonio Chewiwi. The respect

our Mayan visitors showed our elders upon

entering the meeting room was just what

we expected from our relatives down south.

We share the common courtesy and respect

towards each other as native peoples. It

was easy for us to communicate our feelings

with them even though we spoke different

languages. They knew who we were and

we knew who they were. The many prayers

and good tidings expressed by both sides

was something that all will cherish for

many years to come. Our elders will speak

of this visit and of their discussion with their

Mayan visitors for many years to come. We

were very interested to hear their stories

and share with them the experiences we

have endured as native peoples. We also

appreciate the courtesy they showed our

elders, especially 98 year old Jose Desiderio

Lucero, who reciprocated their kindness

with a special song he sang for them during

an assembly of all of the children of the

school and traditional dances held in honor

of the honorable visitors to the school. We

also were very pleased to see their interest

in the exhibitions given by the staff of the

school, by David Lente, Tiwa Language

Instructor, who demonstrated the teaching

of our native Tiwa language to the students.

We hear that our visitors were also very

pleased to hear about how our students

are utilizing computer technology in the

classrooms. It was also extremely fortunate

that our Computer Teacher, Marvin

Montoya, was fluent in Spanish and could

fully detail his teaching experience to our

visitors. Finally, the Elders of our Cultural

Committee were also very elated to be able

to hear from the Mayan visitors about their

culture and religion. We are glad to have

had the visitors eat a traditional lunch with

our children and to be able to honor them

with traditional dances by our children.

Finally, we are thankful for the opportunity

for our children to experience a cultural

exchange with the Mayan visitors.

2015 MILAGRO AWARDS

Saturday, October 3, 2015, Animal

Protection of New Mexico (APNM) hosted

the 2015 MILAGRO AWARDS at the Santa

Ana, Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort &

Spa. APNM’s mission is to advocate the

rights of animals by effecting systemic

change, resulting in the humane treatment

of all animals. We are extremely proud to

announce that Officer Ruben Lucero was

a recipient of the prestigious MILAGRO

AWARD for his dedicated service as an

Animal Control Officer for the Pueblo of

Isleta. During his tenure he was dedicated

to changing practices and attitudes harmful

to animals, and to building public awareness

about the plight of animals and animal

suffering. Throughout the years he built

alliances and increased resources for fellow

officers, children and the public. Officer

Lucero sought training for himself and

other officers through the National Animal

Care & Control Association (NACA) and

the National Animal Cruelty Investigations

School with the Law Enforcement Training

Institute through the University of

Missouri. With the help of the Indian

Health Service and Rocky Mountain Puppy

rescue, he set up vaccination and low cost

spay/neuter clinics for the Pueblo. He also

worked to strengthen the Pueblo’s Animal

Control Ordinances which imposes stiffer

fines and penalties for animal cruelty.

The Pueblo of Isleta was represented at

the MILAGO AWARDS by 1st Lieutenant

Antonio Chewiwi.

generations in their original language.

There is urgency to revitalize Native

Languages as the small population of

Elder speakers is rapidly declining. ILI is

dedicated to assist communities to create

speakers of the endangered languages so

that Native Languages are Everywhere,

Every day for everyone. We have less

than 10 years to ensure that our cultural

heritage-history, traditional stories, songs,

values, memories are documented and

revitalized.

The workshop topics included: Technology

with a Limited Budget; Language AppsUsing Technology to Teach ancestral

Languages; Using Major Motion Pictures to

Encourage Youth to Learn Their Language;

Designing

Culturally

–

Responsive

Language Curriculum for Computer Based

instruction; User-Driven Technologies that

Support Myaamia Language Revitalization;

Introducing Aikuma: A Free App for

Recording and Interpreting Stories in Any

Language; Generating Indigenous Spaces

for Language and Cultural Revitalization;

and Total Immersion in Preschool Groups:

How to Prepare Parents, Teachers &

Students – Part 1 & 2.

The three day Symposium was a success

and was attended by approximately 200

Native Language practitioners from

throughout the country including members

of the Pueblo of Isleta Language Program

and Cultural Committee. The Invocation

and Welcoming Address were provided by

1st Lieutenant Governor Antonio Chewiwi.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR

AGING, KATHY GREENLEE VISITS

ISLETA

Ruben Lucero, Law Enforcement Award

6th ANNUAL ILIS 2015 SYMPOSIUM

October 19-21, 2015, Pueblo of Isleta hosted

the 6th Annual Indigenous Language

Institute Symposium at the Isleta Resort

and Casino. The Indigenous Language

Institute (ILI) was founded in 1992 as

a publicly supported 501(C)3 non-profit

organization based in Santa Fe, New

Mexico. The Board of Directors is majority

Native American representing numerous

nations.

The Mission of (ILI) is to provide vital

language related services to Native

American nations and communities so

that their individual identities, traditional

wisdom and values are passed on to future

October 21, 2015, PUEBLO OF ISLETA

– Washington DC. - Assistant Secretary

of Aging, Kathy Greenlee, with the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services

traveled to New Mexico to meet with

tribal leaders of ISLETA, SAN FELIPE

AND ACOMA and visit the tribes’ elderly

care and health facilities. On Thursday,

October 22, 2015, Assistant Secretary

Greenlee visited the Pueblo of Isleta,

Assisted Living and Elderly Center and

was welcomed to the Pueblo of Isleta by 1st

Lieutenant Governors Antonio Chewiwi

and 2nd Lieutenant Governor Isidor

Abeita. Secretary Greenlee received a

warm welcome from facility residents and

was provided a very informative tour of

the operational and physical facilities of

both the Assisted Living and Elderly Care

programs by staff and Directors Natalie

Isleta Pueblo News

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Abeita and Rita Jojola. Assistant Secretary

Greenlee complimented the Pueblo of Isleta

on the excellent operations and facilities.

Secretary Greenlee said she believes that

Native people with functional support

needs should have the opportunity to live

independently in a home of their choosing,

receiving appropriate services and support.

As the Assistant Secretary of Aging, she is

committed to building the capacity of the

national aging and disability networks to

better serve older persons, caregivers and

individuals with disabilities.

72nd NCAI Annual Convention –

San Diego, CA

October 17-23, 2015, San Diego CA – the

National Congress of American Indians

held its 72nd Annual Convention in San

Diego, California. Governor Eddie Paul

Torres attended the conference to represent

the Pueblo of Isleta and participate in

consultations and listening sessions

representing the Pueblos’ issues and

priorities in advancing tribal sovereignty.

The 72nd NCAI agenda included:

•

Rita Jojola, Director Elderly Center and

Assistant Secretary of Aging,

Kathy Greenlee

•

Natalie Abeita, Director of Assisted Living

- Assistant Secretary of Aging, Kathy

Greenlee and staff member.

•

Large Land Base Tribal Nations

Task Force

Task force on Violence Against

Women

Tribal, State and County relations:

Coordinating Jurisdictions

for Safer Shared Communities

Customs and Border Protection

Sharing strategies for Collecting

Tribal-Level Data

Federal Recognition Task Force

Native Languages Working Group

Tribal TANF Task Force

Addressing Homelessness in

Indian Country

DOJ Consultation on VAWA

Funding

EPA Consultation National

Initiatives

Tribal Policy that Heals: Resilience

Models that Allow Youth to Thrive

Building a Sustainable Economy

Strategy Session on Legislative

and Administrative Efforts to

Modernize Land into Trust

Health Sovereignty

Fashioning an ICWA Advocacy

Plan for your Tribe

Establishing the Tribal

Mechanisms to Bridge the Digital

Divide

Higher Education & Tribal

Communities

Dual Taxation: Chronic Impact of

2015 Per Capita Distribution

At a duly called meeting, the Tribal Council of the Pueblo of

Isleta authorized a 2015 Per Capita distribution for Pueblo

of Isleta Tribal Members. The Per Capita distribution will

be in the amount of $2,000.00 per Tribal Member and will

be distributed in two installments. The first installment of

$950.00 will be on August 4, 2015 and the second installment

of $1,050.00 will be on December 8, 2015. The Pueblo of Isleta

shall not withhold or garnish any amount from the first

distribution from any individual. The Pueblo of Isleta will

withhold up to 75% of the second distribution from individuals

who have outstanding Tribal Court judgments against them

for unpaid housing payments, court fines, child support, civil

restitutions, ditch dues, or incarceration bills as of October 30,

2015. Tribal Members that are requesting for their Per Capita

check to be mailed or picked up by another individual must

provide an Original Notarized Letter. The Treasurer’s Office

will NOT accept copies of the Notarized Letters.

Check release will be on December 8th, 2015, at the New

Isleta Recreation Building from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. If you

are unable to pick up your Per Capita Check on this day you

may pick it up at the Treasurer’s Office located at the Isleta

Tribal Service Complex between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30

p.m. Monday through Friday. Distributions not picked up

or requested before February 28, 2016 will be VOID and NO

Longer available.

PLEASE Note that the 2nd installment of $1,050.00 will be

taxable. Therefore, keep an eye out for a 1099 Misc. that will

be mailed no later than January 31st, 2016.

If you should have any questions feel free to contact Frances

Benavidez in the Treasurer’s Office at 505-869-5291.

•

November 2015

State Taxation in Indian Country

Tribal Homeland Security and

Emergency Management

Protecting Indian Water Rights

Under Drought Conditions

Honoring the Sacred, Protecting

Our Culture

Building the Human Capacity to

Rebuild Tribal Nations

Federal Controlled Equipment for

Law Enforcement

Message from Governor

Eddie Paul Torres

Thank you Great Spirits, Mother Earth

for showing us ways to live in peace and

harmony with one another and for bringing

rains to help all living things grow. May

the Great Spirit always guide you and look

over you.

Tribal Council Boards,

Committees, and Commission

Vacancies

Tribal Council hereby announces two (2)

upcoming vacancies in December 2015

on the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

(“IPHA”) Board of Directors. Interested

individuals should submit a resume to

Tribal Council office, located at the Tribal

Services Complex. These positions are open

until filled.

If you are interested in serving in any

board, committee, or commission please

submit your letter of interest/resume to the

Tribal Council office. P.O. Box 1270, Isleta

N.M., 87022.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

November 2015

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PROBATE NEWS

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the

Estate of Raymond A. Jaramillo, deceased

September 10, 2014. Case No. CV-15PRO-00088, has been filed with the Pueblo

of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate may notify the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing

within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled

for Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 9:30

a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the

Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions

regarding the matter may be directed to the

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate

the Estate of Miguelita Jojola Histia,

deceased February 8, 2015. Case No.

CV-15-PRO-00032, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person

claiming an interest in the Estate may notify

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice

being posted. A hearing on the matter is

scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2015

at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing

with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at

the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions

regarding the matter may be directed to the

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate

the Estate of Marie Josephine Lente,

deceased February 23, 2015. Case No.

CV-15-PRO-00115, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person

claiming an interest in the Estate may notify

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice

being posted. A hearing on the matter is

scheduled for Wednesday, November 4,

2015 at 2:00 p.m. Claims must be filed in

writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk,

located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM.

Any questions regarding the matter may be

directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at

(505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the

Estate of Joe P. Cherino, deceased May 18,

2015. Case No. 15-PRO-00113, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts.

Any person claiming an interest in the Estate

may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of

this notice being posted. A hearing on the

matter is scheduled for Tuesday, November

17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Claims must be filed

in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk,

located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM.

Any questions regarding the matter may be

directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at

(505) 869-9699.

ISLETA HEAD START AND

CHILD CARE PROGRAM

Join the Pueblo of Isleta Workforce!

We are currently seeking applications for

Full Day child care. The Full Day child care

operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To

be eligible, the parents are required to be

working and/or attending school. Income

is verified for eligibility to determine copayment to be paid on the first of each

month. The children and their family are

required to be living within the boundaries of

the Isleta Reservation and near reservation

areas of Valencia or Bernalillo County in

which Native Isleta families reside. For

enrollment, we will need proof of 30 days

of income, school schedule and/or work

schedule, and the child’s birth certificate,

census number, immunization record, and

physical exam. To apply, call the Head

Start center at 869-9796. Ask for Elthia to

set up an enrollment appointment. We hope

to hear from you soon!!!

Isleta Head Start and Child Care

Phone: 505-869-9796

Fax: 505-869-7578

(505) 869-7584 Office

(505) 869-7579 Fax

poiemployment@isletapueblo.com

The Pueblo of Isleta offers a wide range of career

opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent

benefits. Search the current career opportunities and

apply todayl

Openings in

Child Care Program

The Isleta Child Care program supports lowincome working families through child care

assistance. We offer access to affordable,

high-quality early care for the Full day

program and the Before & After school

program. We promote children's learning

by improving the quality of early care and

education. We provide support for children

and their families who are juggling work

schedules and struggling to find a child care

program that will fit their needs and that will

prepare children to succeed in school. Our

program serves children from the ages of

20 months to 5 years old. We operate from

September to July. We incorporate the

Creative Curriculum learning strategies

through activities and experiences the

children participate in on a daily basis.

On October 8, 2015, the U.S. Bureau

of Indian Affairs sent a letter to the

Pueblo of Isleta, informing the Pueblo

that the Pueblo of Isleta Probate

Ordinance was reviewed by BIA and

is now effective and in force. The

Probate Ordinance is a law that

Tribal Council has been working on

for at least three years. Last year, in

June 2014, Tribal Council sent the

draft Ordinance for public scoping

and held a public meeting to review

the draft Ordinance. Subsequently,

Tribal Council enacted the Ordinance

and sent it to BIA for review. As

of October 8, 2015, the date of the

Letter from BIA, this Ordinance is

to be followed in newly filed probate

matters. In the very near future

copies of the Probate Ordinance may

be obtained for a cost. If you have any

questions you may contact the Tribal

Council office.

Pueblo of Isleta

Human Resources

P.O. Box 1270

Isleta. NM 87022

Career Opportunities

Closing Date

Location

Position Posting

Comanche Ranch

Elder Center

Headstart

Health Center

Housing Authority

Isleta Business Corporation

Police Department POI POI

Elementary School POI

Elementary School

Public Services

Recreation Center

Treasury

Ranch Hand (Seasonal)

Continuously Accepting Applications

Home Chores/Retro Fit Worker (P-T) NEW Open Until Filled

Personal Care Service Aide

Continuously Accepting Applications

Veteran Support Service Program Member Open Until Filled

Child Care Provider

Open Until Filled

Data Clerk

Open Until Filled

Disabilities Coordinator

Open Until Filled

Nutritionist Coordinator

Open Until Filled

CHR Van Driver (Occasional)

Open Until Filled

Dental Assistant

Open Until Filled

EMT Paramedic (3-Positions)

Open Until Filled

EMT Intermediate (4 Positions)

Open Until Filled

Physical Therapist

Open Until Filled

Physician

Open Until Filled

HVAC Technician

Open Until Filled

Plumber

Open Until Filled

Food Server

Open Until Filled

Sales Associate

Open Until Filled

Police Officer

Continuously Accepting Applications

Business Manager

Open Until Filled

Elementary Teacher

Continuously Accepting Applications

School Nurse (Part-Time)

Open Until Filled

Animal Control Officer - NEW

10/27/2015

Septic Truck Driver - NEW

Open Until Filled

Fitness Instructor

Open Until Filled

Lifeguard (Regular Part-Time)

Continuously Accepting Applications

Massage Therapist

10/26/2015

Grants Coordinator

Open Until Filled

The PUEBLO OF ISLETA is a Drug Free Employer.

Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background investigation is a condition of employment

Pueblo of Isleta Application Process

Interested persons who meet the minimum

qualifications must submit a completed signed

Pueblo of Isleta Employment Application. A

resume may be submitted with the application

but not in lieu of.

Contact A POI Recruiter Today!

Pattie Jojola

(505) 869-7587

poi70106@isletapueblo.com

Myra Garro

(505) 869-9792

poi07001@isletapueblo.corn

Up to the minute Position Postings and Employment Applications may be obtained from the

Career Opportunity Webpage at: http://www.isletapueblo.com/careers.html

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Isleta Pueblo News

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for December Newsletter articles is set for Thursday,

November 19, 2015 at 4:30pm. Articles may be dropped off

at the Library or emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.com.

Should you email your article, expect a confirmation email.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it never

made it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at

505.869.9808.

People whom wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a

date and time to sit down with a Library staff member whom

will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over

the phone to generate your article.

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations

listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter

may be obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.

isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html

The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

1) The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):

Receptionist Desk

2) Census Office: Receptionist Desk

3) Health Center: Receptionist Desk

4) Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

5) Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

6) New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

7) Old Recreation Center: Front Desk

8) Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

9) Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window

10) Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

11) Elders Center: Receptionist

Desk & Lunch Delivery

12) Head Start: Receptionist Desk

13) Library: Newsletter Stand

14) Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see

picture for example)

15) Old Head Start Complex: Blue

Box (see picture for example)

16) Intersection of Tribal Road 82

& Tribal Road 84: Blue Box (see

picture for example)

FLU SHOTS @

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

For minimum wait time, please come in

between 10:30am–11:30am

OR 2:30pm–3:30pm.

For Established Patients only. Sign in at Reception

for a Nurse Walk-In and inform staff that you

need a flu shot only.

Carmel Salazar

The family of Carmel Salazar

would like to say thank you to

our community for their love,

support and generosity during

our time of sorrow at the loss

of our mother. A special thank

you to John D. Jojola Jr. for

the beautiful rosary. A gracious

thank you to Father George,

Allen Cherino, the Altar Servers,

our brother Charles Lente along

with the Choir for the beautiful

liturgy.

May the Lord richly bless you

and continue to give you the

desires of your heart.

You are in our prayers.

Thank You.

Lorenzo Jojola

The Family of Lorenzo Jojola

would like to extend their sincere

appreciation for all your heartfelt

sympathy and kindness during

the recent loss of our loved one.

A great big thank you to all

of you for your generosity and

support during our time of need.

A special thanks to Dr. Ligan and

the nurses from Hospice (Sharon

Sanders and Pam Marest). May

God bless all of you keep you all

safe.

Thank you,

Na-Na Vangie & the entire Jojola

Family.

November 2015

Isleta Pueblo News

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Mayans from Guatemala Visit Isleta

Elementary School

By Edward Calabaza

The distance between Isleta and Guatemala may be

more than 25-hundred miles, but when 10 indigenous

leaders of Mayan descent from Guatemala visited the

Isleta Elementary School, last month, it seemed a lot

closer.

When our religious leaders greeted the group with a

traditional blessing in Tiwa, members claimed they

could hear sounds or words similar to their native

language. And Lt. Governor Antonio Chewiwi told

the group that artifacts with Mayan influence have

been found in the area.

Some of the mayors even carried canes that reflect

their authority or position. The canes are similar to

those carried by our Tribal leaders that were given to

NM pueblos by President Abraham Lincoln.

The group told our Tribal leaders that their visit

was foretold by two events: the ending of the Mayan

Calendar in 2012 and events detailed in the Mayan

“sacred book.”

Even though three out of four people in Guatemala

are indigenous, members of the group are worried

about the loss of language and culture. That’s why

they wanted to visit Isleta and other pueblos in New

Mexico to learn how other tribes are tackling these

two issues that are vital to their survival.

While at the school, the visitors were greeted by

students, toured the school, and learned more about

the Tiwa language curriculum taught by David Lente.

Before leaving to visit with administrators at BIA

Headquarters in Albuquerque, the delegation was

treated to a traditional meal in the school cafeteria

and traditional dances by some of the elementary

students.

The group toured numerous states and cities across

America as part of a cultural exchange program

sponsored by the U.S. State Department and the U.S.

Embassy in Guatemala.

Pueblo of Isleta

Higher Education Program

The Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Program

recently held the Tribal Collaborative Employability

training October 14, 2015 at the Isleta Eagle Golf

Course. The training in collaboration with the Bureau

of Indian Affairs – Job Placement and Training

Program and institutions Pima Medical Institute,

Carrington College and Brookline College provided

training to high school students, community members

and college students on topics such as how to apply

and seek employment, resume writing, networking,

professional attire and budget and financing. There

were 68 participants in attendance with students

from Los Lunas High School, the Pueblo of Isleta

community and a group from the Southwestern

Indian Polytechnic Institute in attendance. The

participation and feedback from participants was

very positive and the Isleta Department of Education

is looking forward to the opportunities to provide

more training like this in the future.

Reminder:

Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Scholarship

Applications for the spring 2016 term are due

November 1, 2015. All supporting documentation

for the spring 2016 term are due to the higher

education department by December 31, 2015.

Please call, email, or stop by the higher education

department to verify your application and document

status. Higher education staff can be reached at

(505)869-9790 or please email: Thoer Peterman –

Scholarship Coordinator at POI08001@isletapueblo.

com or Kathleen Jojola – Scholarship Assistant at

POI08004@isletapueblo.com

Isleta Pueblo News

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November 2015

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings to all! November has arrived bringing colder weather, beautiful fall

scenery, fall holidays, pumpkin spice, not splice, and everything nice.

News

In observance of Veteran’s Day the Library

will be closed on Wednesday November

11. We would like to thank the men and

women who have served in the military for

your courage and service to our nation. Of

course we cannot forget about them and

the less fortunate during Thanksgiving and

upcoming holidays.

The Library will also be closed on November

26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving break. Enjoy

your time with your families while stuffing

your face with stuffing and turkey. For all

you Holiday travelers and late night/early

morning Black Friday shoppers, please be

safe and courteous on the roads.

The deadline for the December Isleta

Newsletter will be on November 19th at

4:30pm. If you would like to submit an

article or have any questions please feel free

to give the Library a call at 505-869.9808.

Upcoming

Tuesday- November 17th will be another

exciting Tech Tuesday dealing with Apple’s

Macs. Who wants to deal with trying

to figure out a Mac on their own? We

are here to help! Join us as we provide a

small workshop on the basic functions of

an Apple Mac Computers and learn the

different programs which Macs offer. As

well as comparing the difference between a

Mac computer and a regular PC computer.

This program is open to 6 adults 18 & over.

Call the Library and speak with Tara for

more information at 505.869.9808.

Wednesday- November 18th the Library will

be offering another food program. Everyone

likes fries, but not all fries are “healthy”.

The fries we will make will be BAKED and

made out of Asparagus, Sweet Potatoes,

and Zucchini. This is a fun healthy spin on

fries. These would make great appetizers

for thanksgiving or football game nights!

Of course we have books on other fried food

and healthy food for you food junkies. This

program is open to 10 adults 18 & over. Call

the Library and speak with Tara for more

information or should you have additional

questions 505.869.9808.

Group photo of the participants of the “Make Your Own Fishing Bait” at the Library.

mason jar and used Mod Podge to glue fall

leaves on their jar. For some this was more

challenging than it looked trying to get the

leaves to stay on the Mason jar. In the end

they all came out beautiful and made great

nightlights and table displays just in time

for Thanksgiving.

Ladies laughing and having a fun time

as they attempt to glue leaves onto their

Mason Jar during the DIY program.

Art night with acrylic paints was held

on October 7 & 8th with a class of 8

participants instructed by Library staff

member Cheyenne. They learned about

acrylic brush strokes and mixing colors.

Each participant received a paint pad and

paints and created an Acrylic Masterpiece.

We had some experienced painters and

some that were learning. All in all they got

to take home their paintings and enjoyed a

night out of the house. Next Art workshop

will be in December so keep a look out

for flyers or come talk to Cheyenne at the

Library.

The Library held a night for all fisherman

and their families on October 1st.

Participants learned how to make fish bait

out of common ingredients and some odd

ingredients. Some of the ingredients used

were Olive oil, pond pellets, flour, eggs,

food coloring and garlic powder. Library

staff member Christino shared stories

of his fishing experiences and started a

Recap

A participant of our Acrylic painting

workshop focusing on what needs to be

done on his painting.

Our Do-It-Yourself program was held on

October 1st with Library staff member

Valeri. She taught a group of adult

participants how to make a fall leaf

inspired jar candle. Participants each got a

Mother and daughter enjoying their time

in the DIY program Fall Lanterns.

conversation among the group, which got

everyone excited. We plan on doing more

types of these programs and would like to

thank the families that came in and made

it a family night of fun!

2 boys showing off their 3.2 lbs. catfish

which they caught at the Isleta Lakes with

their bait which they made at the Library’s

“Make Your Own Fishing Bait” program.

Another participant putting the finishing

touches on her Acrylic flowers during our

Acrylic Painting Night.

November 2015

Mother and daughter rolling up cake pop

balls to put in the freezer before dipping in

melted chocolate.

Mother and daughter posing with their

finished cake pops which they took home to

share with their families.

Library staff member Diane just finished

up her book club based on two books titled

“Dark places” and “Sharp Objects” by

Gillian Flynn. As mentioned in previous

Library newsletter articles the first month

participants used a nook book provided by

the Library as an alternative to reading

from a paperback book. The book club

participants raved and loved the idea of

reading a book on a nook book. The second

book participants went back to the regular

paperback reading and some found it more

difficult to be engaged in the book as opposed

to reading from a nook. All of your comments

have been taken into consideration since

this was our first book club to use nook

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books. Book club participants who attended

regularly were entered into a drawing to

win an older model of a nook book and were

treated out to dinner at the Tiwa Café at

the Isleta Resort and Casino. Thank you to

all whom attended this book club program.

Halloween Cake Pops took place on October

14th with a total of 10 participants. We had

only a few who had attempted to make cake

pops prior to the workshop. They all bought

cakes to class and were ready to get their

hands dirty. They crumbled their cakes with

their different flavors. We had three that

bought chocolate, spice cake, strawberry,

red velvet, lemon, yellow, and vanilla

cakes. They shaped their cakes into ghosts,

pumpkins, and popped them in the freezer.

While they waited they made Frankenstein

Pops made out of Marshmallows. They all

had a great time learning the process which

I hope they took away and are able to make

cake pops all on their own. Because of the

success and the popularity of this program

we will be planning another cake pop

program in the future. If you want to learn

to make cake pops come by the Library,

we have plenty of books and a video our

Summer Reading Program did on how to

make cake pops.

On Saturday October 25 we decided to

experiment with a haunted house here

at the Library for Halloween which was

themed as Goosebumps based off the R.L

Stine books and the new Goosebumps

Movie. We had a good crowd who came and

walked through our themed rooms based on

a few books with characters ranging from

scarecrows, mad scientists, clowns, ghosts

and creepy dolls including slappy! All the

Library staff and a few volunteers were

all in costume and stayed in character as

people made their way in. We would like to

thank everyone who volunteered and made

this event possible.

This past Tech Tuesday held on October 27th

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went well with a few participants who came

to learn about apps to put on their phone.

We taught them what an app was and how

they can use them to be more productive

and stay organized. And of course we talked

about some apps that are fun and come in

handy. Some of the apps we talked about

were Business Calendar, Flipp, Favado,

Shazam, CamScanner, Countdown, and

many more. There were a lot of apps to

talk about and didn’t get through many but

they got the gist of things and talked about

downloading them and learning on their

own. Thank you for all that attended and

showed interest in Mobile Apps.

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

Mon-Thurs - 8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m.

Friday8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

SaturdayClosed on Sundays, all federally recognized

holidays and also Isleta traditional

Holidays.

Please contact library for more information

on closures.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505)-869-9808

Fax: (505)-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib

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The month of October was a busy month! This month we were

able to take two field trips. One to the Cumbres and Toltec

Railroad and another to the McCall’s Pumpkin Patch.

Field trip to Cumbres and Toltec

Railroad was a success!

On October 3, 2015 we had the opportunity to take children to

experience the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama

New Mexico.

The children were able to see how the leaves change colors

during the fall time. They were able to meet other children and

interact while on the train.

Field trip to McCall’s

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip!

Children who attended the pumpkin patch had a great time.

We were able to take a hayride, go through the corn maze,

ride tractors, play tic tac toe, and much more! Each child who

attended the pumpkin patch was able to get a pumpkin from

the farm!

Field trip to McCall’s Haunted Farm

It was a night of zombies, clowns, and many other scary

creatures. The children were able to conquer their fear and see

the different ways to make theatrical events come to life. The

children talked about the different ways the haunted farm was

set up and their favorite parts of the night!

Up-Coming Field Trip

A Christmas Story at

Popejoy Hall on Thursday

November 19, 2015.

Permission slips will be

available Wednesday

November 4, 2015.

Family Night

> PRC will assist with payment for medical services only.

>PRC does not cover Durable Medical Equipment like

Orthopedic braces, crutches, wheel-chairs, hospital beds.

> PRC does not cover Labs at other facilities.

>PRC does not cover pharmacy, rehab services or

long term care facilities.

Call PRC for more information. 869-4488

Join us on Tuesday November

23, 2015 for grocery bingo

NEWS AND EVENTS - November

19th - The Christmas Story

24th - Family Night

26th - Thanksgiving ● HAPPY THANKSGIVING

November 2015

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FRUITS AND VEGGIES

Diabetes Prevention Program

There's a huge variety of fresh produce

available during the summer and it's not

too late to get started! Aside from being

delicious, low calorie and full of vitamins,

minerals and fiber, eating 5 or more

servings a day may help protect you from

chronic diseases, including stroke, heart

disease and certain cancers.

SAVE TIME & MONEY!

►Pick ones that require little

peeling or chopping-- ready to

grab when tempted to snack on

something less healthy.

►Buy "in season" when less

expensive, store properly &

freeze or can excess.

►Make vegetable based one-pot

meals using beans or smaller

amounts of meat.

►Grab & go! Make a fruit roll-up

with whole wheat tortilla, thin

spread of peanut butter & add

your favorite fruit.

TRY THESE SUPER SNACKS

WITH A TWIST:

1 MINUTE BANANA SPLIT

Cut a banana lengthwise & place in a dish.

Top with 1 or 2 scoops of vanilla or lemon

frozen yogurt, strawberries, crushed

pineapple & non-dairy whipped cream

TORTILLA TREATS

Bake tortillas until lightly browned, about

5 minutes. Top with a mixture of lowfat cream cheese, honey or sweetener,

raisins and chopped apples; sprinkle with

cinnamon sugar (sweetener)

CRAZY CURRY VEGETABLE DIP

Mix in a bowl, plain low-fat yogurt, a little

low-fat ranch dressing, some shredded

carrots, minced green onions, pinch of

sugar, and dash of curry powder. Taste &

chill. Thread a colorful variety of veggies

on skewers & serve with dip.

THE 45-SECOND

FRUIT SALAD SNACK

Stir together mandarin oranges, a sliced

banana, cut-up apple & a few frozen

blueberries for a colorful, refreshing, fast

salad or snack!

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From the Elder

Center Kitchen

Mah-Tu-Wahn

Café

November 2015

Spotlight Seasonal Fruit of the Month –

Pears

What do pears have to offer?

Pears are an excellent source of fiber.

Pears are a good source of Vitamin C.

Pears are fat free and cholesterol free.

Pears are sodium free and provide 190 mg

of potassium.

Pears are a nutrient-dense food.

A medium sized pear (about 166 grams) is a nutrientdense food that contains only 100 calories, and is fat

free. A nutrient-dense food is any food that provides

vital nutrients (such as vitamins and minerals), but

relatively few calories. Nutrient-dense foods are also

usually higher in fiber and water, components that

tend to make us feel full faster and for longer.

Pears are nutrient-dense and an excellent source of

fiber. One medium pear provides 6 grams of fiber, which

is about 24% of the Daily Value, and can help you feel

satisfied longer between meals and snacks. According

to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the average

American adult should consume approximately 2

cups of fruit per day. One medium-sized pear is

approximately one cup, so you’re halfway there with

just one pear!

www.usapears.org

Pear-Kiwi-Lime Smoothie

Start with the refreshing flavor combination of fresh, ripe

pears, kiwi and lime, and you’ve got an amazing breakfast

smoothie.

INGREDIENTS

•

1 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/4 cup water

2 peeled and halved kiwis

1 halved and cored ripe Anjou (or other) pear

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

In a blender, combine all ingredients. Puree until smooth,

pour into glasses, and serve.

– Recipe developed by the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen

RIPENING AND HANDLING

A ripe pear is a sweet pear.

A little known fact about the pear

is that it is one of the few fruits

that does not ripen on the tree. The

pear is harvested when it is mature,

but not yet ripe, and, if left at room

temperature, it slowly reaches a

sweet and succulent maturity as it

ripens from the inside out.

So, how do you know when the pear has ripened to sweet

and juicy perfection?

While a Bartlett’s skin color brightens as it ripens, most

varieties of pears show little change in color.

The best way to judge ripeness for non-Bartlett varieties is

to Check the Neck™: Apply gentle pressure to the neck of

the pear with your thumb. If it yields to pressure, it’s ripe.

For a host of information about pears go to www.usapears.

org

November 2015

Elder Center Program

Elder Center Activities:

As October passes and the cold air begins to settle in, we begin to realize

just how fast this year has gone. Here at the Isleta Elder Center we have

definitely had a lot of great activities, participation, and of course trips

throughout the year. During the month of October 2015 the elders of

our community were given an opportunity to take a low cost bus tour to

Laughlin, Nevada from Herrera Coaches.

Many elders took advantage as the Elder Center was fortunate to host

39 participants on this year’s annual trip. The tour consisted not only

of a beautiful bus ride to Laughlin, NV, but also included 4 day, 3 night

stay at Tropicana Casino & Hotel. A meal ticket for both breakfast &

dinner was given to all guests as part of the travel package. This trip

was a great experience all around as many community members were

able to relax and have fun.” It was an honor to be around the elders of

our community and be a part of such amazing people, Hawu,” – Eugene

Jojola, Activities Coordinator.

If you are interested in any of the Elder Center Events as a Participant

or Volunteer please contact Eugene Jojola at (505)869-9770.

Up Coming Events:

Native American HealthCare Project Presentation

November 4, 2015: Isleta Elder Center Activities Room

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Elder Telephone & Internet Scam Awareness: NM District

Attorney

November 9, 2015: Isleta Elder Center Activities Room

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Presbyterian Hospice Presentation: Dr. Kathy Ligon

November 10, 2015: Isleta Elder Center Activities Room

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Isleta Elder Center Veteran’s Luncheon Event

All Veterans are welcome to join us for this event!!!

November 10, 2015

Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm

Please R.S.V.P By: November 6, 2015

Isleta Elder Center’s Annual Thanks Giving Dinner

November 19, 2015: Isleta Elder Center Dining Area

Time: 12:00pm

Closure Dates:

Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2015

Thanksgiving Closures

November 26 & 27, 2015

November 2015

Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center

Advisory Committee

Attention Seniors Residing in Districts 2 and 3

The Isleta Elder Center Advisory Committee will be

mailing out voting packets to all seniors residing in

districts 2 and 3 to vote on the following individuals

who have been self-nominated or nominated by their

peers.

District 2 (2 Vacancies) – Covers the Village area and

Wheh nahm (Oribi). This district extends from the

west side of the Rio Grande River to the east side of

the Rail Road Tracks and extends from the north to

the south boundaries of the reservation.

Nominees:

Richard Lucero

E. Frances Cherino

Moses E. Lujan

District 3 (1 Vacancy) – Covers the area east of the

Rio Grande River and west of Highway 47 and also

extends from the north to the south boundaries of the

reservation.

Nominees:

Mary Evelyn Jojola

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lillian

Jaramillo, President of the Advisory Committee at

450-5515. You may also contact the other members:

District 1 – Priscilla Reyna-Jojola, and Elsie Lucero;

District 4 – Edwina Abeita

The Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center

Golden Eagle Pass Program

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Isleta Elder Center

Legacy Corps Veteran In-Home Respite Program

Isleta Elder Center is partnering with AmeriCorps to provide in-home respite

to support veteran and active military families who are caregivers.

Help us help your clients

• Isleta Elder Center has 12 Legacy Corps members (volunteers) who will

help support veteran and military families across the Isleta Reservation by

allowing family caregivers regular time away from caregiving tasks.

• Isleta Elder Center requests assistance from partner organizations with

identifying appropriate caregiver families and potential Legacy members

(volunteers) to provide respite.

AmeriCorps/Legacy Corps

• AmeriCorps is a federal service program funded by the Corporation for

National and Community Service.

• Legacy Corps is a branch of AmeriCorps; it is a national program

administered by the University of Maryland that supports family caregivers

with respite (substitute) care.

• Legacy Corps is an internationally-recognized, award-winning program.

• Outcomes measures for Legacy Corps show significant benefits for both the

member volunteer (civic engagement) and the family caregiver (reduction of

stress levels).

• For over 10 years Legacy Corps was funded as a general in-home respite

program; the program now focuses on veteran and military families.

Care recipients

• Veterans or family members of veterans or active military members

Legacy Corps members (volunteers) will…

• Complete 450 hours of service between November 1, 2015 and October 31,

2016

• Participate in 90 hours of training, including 20 hours of pre-service

training

• Pass criminal and sex offender background checks

• Provide companionship-low level care (no toileting, transfers or medication)

• Program member should be a veteran or military family member.

For their service, Legacy members (volunteers) receive the following

benefits:

• $100 bi-weekly stipend

• Education award (approximately $1,527.78) upon completion of 450 hours,

to be used by the member or transferred to child or grandchild for older

volunteers.

The Isleta Elder Center in partnership with Isleta

Resort & Casino will issue a Golden Eagle Pass to

Tribal Member Elders 65 plus years of age.

The pass will allow you to enjoy 5 free passes to the

following

Isleta Resort & Casino Venues:

Isleta Eagle Golf Course

Fun Connection

Isleta Lakes

Tribal Member Elders will also receive “One” free

Birthday lunch or dinner of your choice (not to exceed

$20) at any restaurant at the Isleta Resort & Casino.

Come visit the Isleta Elder Center for your “Golden

Eagle Pass.” Passes must be renewed annually,

counting from the date of issue.

Please bring your Tribal Identification Card and State

Issued Driver’s License/ID.

For more information or to refer: Contact Rebecca Gonzales at (505) 8699770 or poi23084@isletapueblo.com

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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

Behavioral Health Services News

Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention

Initiative (MSPI) Grant

The Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program has

continuing opportunities for youth, ages 8-17 years old. The

Prevention Program was awarded the Methamphetamine

and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) grant through

Indian Health Services. It is aimed at building awareness

around Meth and Suicide. The goal of the prevention

program is to engage youth with awareness building and

educate the community about these topics. The American

Indian Life Skills Development Curriculum is a suicide

prevention curriculum that addresses signs associated and

dealing with issues around suicide; noticing and dealing

with depression, knowing what kinds of behaviors are self

destructive, knowing signs of suicidal behavior to name a

few. With the Prevention Program, the aim is reducing and

delaying the onset of use of drugs and alcohol, and reduce

and prevent violent behaviors.

Uniquely the Prevention Program has had the opportunity

to work with community service providers to help look at

these issues. In collaboration and using a holistic approach,

service providers are working together to help the youth

of the community and its members. The Program now is

being offered in collaboration with the Isleta Elementary

School, where awareness sessions are being conducted.

The Prevention Program offers an after school program,

Monday and Wednesday 4:30-6:30. The Program offers

transportation to and from the program. The program also

offers opportunities to develop important life skills and

youth leadership development, aside from the awareness

and education building.

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“The Good Fight” Community Summit

In other IBHS news, we hosted “The Good Fight” community

summit on Monday, October 12th at Isleta Recreation

Center. We had presentations on heathy communications,

supporting individuals who are experiencing domestic

violence, self-defense, self-care; strengthening social

responses to community violence, and signs to look for

when dealing with domestic violence; and fun activities on

self-defense, Zumba, and Jiu Jitsu; Diabetes prevention

offered health screenings. There was also a place for arts/

craft vendors, information booths on domestic violence and

HIV. We also held a clothing exchange and a station to get

haircut for those individuals who just wanted to spruce up

their look or were scheduled for a job interview; we played

games that taught us healthy coping skills. Everyone ate

a great lunch of pulled pork/chicken sandwiches, salad and

cake.

Thank you to all who made this event possible: Isleta

Social Services, Isleta Police Department, MIS, Tribal

Administration, Isleta Recreation Center, Isleta Diabetes

Prevention Program, Safety Exchange Program Committee,

Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, Santa Fe

Mountain Center, First Nations Community Healthsource,

the staff at Isleta Behavioral Health Services and wonderful

volunteers.

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Upcoming:

“Rock Your Mocs” fun run/walk on Sunday, November

15, 2015. Registration forms are available at the Health

Center or come by IBHS to register. Get out and join us for

this fun event at IBHS, and as always, please contact us for

more information.

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Isleta Behavioral Health Services provides counseling

services to community members struggling with

stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems,

grief, addiction, mood disorders, or other concerns.

Licensed Counselors and therapists can help manage

behavioral health concerns with treatments such as

therapy and counseling for individuals or in a group

setting. Contact us to set up an intake appointment

or if you have questions about the prevention

program or our services please call 505.869.5475.

3rd Annual Rock Your Mocs Fun Run/Walk

November 15, 2015

REGISTRATION FORM

Please Check: _____ RUN (3 miles) ____WALK (1 mile)

Name:__________________________________________ Age: __________

Address: _______________________________________________________

Phone #: _____________________ Email: __________________________

Male ___________

Female __________

List Any Medical Problems: ______________________________________

________________________________________________________________

PARTICIPANT CONSENT

(Please check Yes or No if you agree to the following statements).

Yes

Statement

___

I agree to allow my photo to be taken during the event

for documentation/media.

___

I agree to allow personal statements to be used for

event documentation/media.

___

If youth is under 18, I allow my son/daughter too fully

participate in the event.

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

I hereby waive and release any and all rights for damages I

may have against Pueblo of Isleta Behavioral Health Services

and other Sponsoring and participating agents for all injuries

sustained by my participation in said events.

___________________________

Participant Signature

______________________

Date

___________________________

______________________

Parent / Guardian Signature

Date

if under 18

Isleta Behavioral Health Services:

Santana Titla or Kory Kie (505) 869-5475

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November 2015

-WIC NOTES-

Tips for Healthy Diaper Changes at Home

At Home try to always change your baby in the same place. If you can always use at a changing table, that’s great. If you change diapers

on the floor, try to change your baby in the same spot each time. Why? If you’re throwing down a diaper pad and doing diaper changes

anywhere in the house, you could be spreading germs. If possible, set up a changing station in the bathroom that way you’re close to the

sink.

Be prepared:

Have everything you need before you begin

the diaper change. If you have to jump up

in the middle of a diaper change to open

a cabinet and grab wipes or a tube of

ointment, you're increasing the odds that

you're spreading germs around the house.

So before you take off baby's diaper, make

sure you have everything you need.

Whether or not you’ve actually seen your

baby touch anything nasty during the

diaper change, it’s still a good idea to wash

her hands once you’re done.

Wash your own hands right away:

If you’re not near a sink, you can use alcoholbased gel instead -- just make sure to keep

the bottle out of your baby’s reach.

Wipe carefully:

Changing cloth diapers:

With a girl, always wipe from front to back

to prevent infections. Although that's not

an issue with a boy, you should always put

a cloth over his penis to prevent a spray of

urine during the diaper change.

Roll up the diaper carefully.

Yes, it's not always easy -- especially if your

child is shrieking and kicking you in the

chin. But if you can roll up the diaper and

reseal the adhesive tabs, you'll have a ball

that's more or less germ-free on the outside.

If you’re washing your cloth diapers

yourself, the American Academy of

Pediatrics recommends presoaking them.

Then wash them in hot water -- apart from

other clothes -- and double rinse each wash.

Get a diaper pail:

The way diaper pails are designed can help

reduce the spread of germs and help to keep

the odor down. They are also helpful in

keeping other children's hands away from

the dirty diapers.

Use distractions:

Changing a squirming baby can be a real

struggle. It's also less likely to be sanitary

-- if you're wrestling with your toddler and

rushing to pull off the dirty diaper, you're

more likely to be spreading germs. So if

your baby is a changing table squirmer,

have distractions ready. Keep a couple of

toys on the changing table that you can

use to divert her attention. Just a couple

of extra seconds may be enough. Once the

diaper change is over, make sure to wash

off or disinfect the toys afterward.

Double check:

During diaper changes, a baby’s flailing

hands -- and especially feet -- have the

unfortunate tendency to land in poop. So

after he’s changed but before he’s dressed,

make sure that baby’s still clean.

Wash off your baby’s hands:

Clean and disinfect the changing area:

Regularly wipe down the changing table

with soap and water or a disinfectant. Clean

the diaper pail as well -- inside and out. Be

especially careful if you have more than one

child using diapers. A dirty changing area

is an easy way for your two kids to swap

germs.

Wash the diaper pad cover regularly:

trash immediately if you can. But for those

times when you’re not near a trashcan,

always bring some extra plastic bags in

your diaper bag. Seal the diaper in the

plastic bag and then carry it with you until

you can throw it out.

No matter how hurried you are, never

forget to wash your hands. If you’re not

near a sink, use an alcohol-based gel that

you carry in your diaper bag.

Wash your diaper bag:

Over time, your diaper bag is going to get

dirty, especially if you occasionally have to

stuff a dirty diaper in there. So get in the

habit of washing it occasionally.

(Other healthy baby tips can be found at Webmd.com )

WIC Nutrition

Lower the Leading Cause of

Childhood Death by Buckling

Them Up Properly

Isleta Health Center

Health Educator Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

Changing pads and covers can get dirty

quickly. Get in the habit of washing yours

routinely -- and change it right away if

it’s stained. Another easy ideas is to lay

a receiving blanket over the pads during

changes. They’re easy enough to throw in

the wash.

Crashes are among the leading causes of

kids’ deaths and injuries. At the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Arlene

Greenspan says crashes kill about 550

children up to 9 years old, and send about

220,000 to emergency rooms with injuries

per year.

Tips for Diaper Changes on the Go

Dr. Greenspan says safety seats can reduce

that, if they are used properly:

Have a big changing pad:

You never know where you’ll wind up having

to do a diaper change or how disgusting the

surface will be. So always bring a changing

pad that’s big -- big enough that your baby

can fit on without having to touch the

surrounding area

Wipe down public changing tables:

If you’re in a public bathroom with a

changing table, make sure to wipe it down

first with a disinfectant wipe.

Dispose of the diaper carefully:

Obviously, throw the used diaper in the

“Parents often move their child into the

next stage of car seat too early. Parents

make mistakes in the way they install

car seats. And parents may strap their

children into the car seat too loosely or

incorrectly.”

A certified car seat technician can show

you how to do it right. Contact Frances

Anchondo, 869-4482, or Stephanie Barela,

869-4479 to find out if your car seat is

properly installed and to learn how to

properly install it.

Adapted from

Indian Health Services Article

Isleta Pueblo News

November 2015

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Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) recommends 4 main ways

you and your family may keep from getting

sick with the flu at school and at home:

1. Practice good hand hygiene by

washing your hands often with soap

and water, especially after coughing or

sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners

are also effective.

2. Cover your mouth and nose with a

tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you

don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into

your elbow or shoulder; not into your

hands.

3. Stay home if you or your child is

sick for at least 24 hours after there

is no longer a fever or signs of a fever

(without the use of fever-reducing

medicine). Keeping sick students at

home means that they keep their viruses

to themselves rather than sharing them

with others.

4. Get your family vaccinated for

seasonal flu when vaccines are available.

If flu conditions become MORE severe,

parents should consider the following steps:

• Extend the time sick children stay

home for at least 7 days, even if they

feel better sooner. People who are still

sick after 7 days should continue to

stay home until at least 24 hours after

symptoms have completely gone away.

• If a household member is sick, keep

any school-aged brothers or sisters home

for 5 days from the time the household

member became sick. Parents should

monitor their health and the health of

other school-aged children for fever and

other symptoms of the flu.

Follow these steps to prepare for the flu

during the school year:

• Plan for child care at home if

your child gets sick or their school is

NOVEMBER IS AMERICAN

DIABETES MONTH

PRE-DIABETES means that blood sugar

(glucose) levels are higher than normal but not

high enough to be called diabetes. Most people

have it before they develop type 2 diabetes yet

they don't even know it. There are 57 million

people in the US who have pre-diabetes!

Start today with making changes toward

healthier eating and increasing your level of

physical activity. Be active for 30 minutes a

day (can be divided out over the day's time)

most days of the week. Start gradually, 5-10

minutes a day and work up towards that goal.

Even walking is great!

Achieving a healthy weight can also help. If

you're overweight, any weight loss, even 5 or

10 pounds, will lower your chances of getting

diabetes. Be conscious of portion choices and

preparing foods with less fat. Choose more

nutrient rich, energy enduring foods, as well.

Healthy eating can be achieved by following

the Food Pyramid guidelines which include a

variety of foods low in fat, sugar & salt, yet

high in fiber (include more non-starchy fresh

vegetables, fruits & whole grains). Limit the

less healthy "treats" to smaller amounts less

often. SMALL STEPS. BIG REWARDS.

(http://www.diabetes.org; American Diabetes

Association pamphlet: Pre-diabetes)

www.CDC.gov

PREVENT FROZEN PIPES

The winter months mean freezing outdoor

temperatures which can cause water lines

to freeze. Frozen pipes can burst and cause

extensive water damage. An eighth-inch

(three millimeter) crack in a pipe can emit

up to 250 gallons (946 liters) of water a day.

Both plastic (PVC) and copper pipes can

burst. By taking a few simple precautions,

you can save yourself the mess, money and

aggravation frozen pipes cause.

Normal fasting blood glucose is below 100

mg/dl. A person with pre-diabetes has a level

between 100 and 125 mg/dl. If it rises to 126

mg/dl or above, please see your doctor for Before the cold hits

further testing.

Insulate pipes in your home's crawl

spaces, garage, unfinished basement

Recent research has shown that long-term

and attic. These exposed pipes are most

damage to the body, especially the heart &

susceptible to freezing. Remember circulatory system, may already be occurring

the more insulation you use, the better

during pre-diabetes, so GET IT CHECKED

protected your pipes will be.

OUT NOW! If you take action to manage your

blood sugars when you have pre-diabetes, the

good news is you can delay or prevent type 2

diabetes from ever developing!!!

dismissed.

• Plan to monitor the health of the

sick child and any other children in the

household by checking for fever and

other symptoms of flu.

• Identify if you have children who

are at higher risk of serious disease

from the flu and talk to your healthcare

provider about a plan to protect them

during the flu season. Children at

high risk of serious disease from the

flu include: children under 5 years of

age and those children with chronic

medical conditions, such as asthma and

diabetes.

• Identify a separate room in the house

for the care of sick family members.

• Update emergency contact lists.

games,

books,

DVDs

• Collect

and other items to keep your family

entertained if schools are dismissed or

your child is sick and must stay home.

Disconnect garden hoses and insulate

all outdoor faucets (hose bibs). This

reduces the chance of freezing in the

short span of pipe just inside the house.

Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled

heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be

sure to use products approved only for

the use intended (exterior or interior).

Closely follow all manufacturers'

installation and operation instructions.

Seal leaks that allow cold air inside

near where pipes are located. Look for

air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer

vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation

to keep the cold out and the heat in.

With severe cold, even a tiny opening

can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe

to freeze.

When the temperature drops

A trickle of hot and cold water might

be all it takes to keep your pipes from

freezing. Let warm water drip overnight,

preferably from a faucet on an outside

wall.

Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get

to un-insulated pipes under sinks and

appliances near exterior walls.

Before you go away

Set the thermostat in your house no

lower than 55°F (12°C).

Ask a friend or neighbor to check your

house daily to make sure it’s warm

enough to prevent freezing or shut off

and drain the water system.

Be aware that if you have a fire protection

sprinkler system in your house, it will be

deactivated when you shut off the water.

If your pipes freeze

Don’t take chances. If you turn on your

faucets and nothing comes out, leave a

faucet turned on for water to drain from,

and so you can see when the water starts

to flow again.

If you have any further questions or

concerns, please contact the Public

Services/Utility division

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Isleta Pueblo News

November 2015

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