Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2015)

Volume 10 Issue 7

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

MA GU WAM;

I pray that this Newsletter finds all of

you in good health. This month has been

very busy for the Administration and

Program Services. First of all, on behalf

of the Administration, I extend our sincere

condolences to the families of the loved

ones that have passed away recently, our

prayers are with you.

July 2015

Grand Opening of the Assisted Living and Elderly Center

Isleta Head Start & Child Care

Program

On Friday, May 29, 2015 the Isleta Head

Start & Child Care Program celebrated

the “School Readiness” of 39 children and

families in its 2014-2015 Rite of Passage

Ceremony/Family Fun Day. The amount

of support for these little ones from their

families was phenomenal. Each of the

transitioning classrooms sang a song for

their parents/families and was presented

with a Certificate of Achievement by their

teachers and Lt. Antonio Chewiwi. The

other children, who are staying on with the

program for another year, celebrated their

peers by performing traditional dances and

singing songs.

The program received a great deal of support

from the Governor’s Office, the Isleta

Library, and the Department of Education

– Tiwa Language Department to help make

this event a huge success. We can’t forget

the generous parent/family volunteers who

helped with the grilling, decorations, setup, and take down. Not to mention each

family member and friend that came out to

celebrate each and every child. Thank you

all!!

The following children have demonstrated

their “School Readiness” and have said

Good-Bye to Head Start and Hello to

Kindergarten:

Classroom 3:

Classroom 4:

Teacher Andrea

Teacher Jennifer

Luciano Boyce

Elfonzo Perea

Isaiah Chavez

Alonzo Garcia

Tarynn Gonzales

Antonio Jaramillo

Caleb Jaramillo

Delrae Jaramillo

Jocelyn Jiron

Amyiah Jojola

Christian Lujan

Korbin Lujan

Isaiah Martin

Ashlyn Mendez

Abrion Montoya

Ali Panteah

Koda Wade-Poston

Teacher Lorraine

Teacher Shelly

Leonard Abeita

Yahnozha Abeita

Aidan Blevins

Damien Candelaria

Adam Castillo

Zayden Chiwewe

Armando Garcia

Scotty Gonzales

Chamuel Jaramillo

Gianna Jaramillo

Brooke Jiron

Emilia Jojola

Raymond Jojola

Kellyn Lucero

Illiana Padilla

Jordan Peterson

Michael Toya, III

Classroom 5:

Teacher Laura

Classroom 6:

Teacher Loisa

Teacher RoseAnne

Teacher Alex

Kassie Tewaheftewa

Emmanuel Garcia

Tasai Garcia

Ethan Jojola

Our Elders participation in the Ribbon Cutting ceremonies of the New

Assisted Living and Elderly Center

ISLETA PUEBLO --- On Saturday, May 30, 2015, Isleta community members along

with State, local and tribal leaders gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of Isleta

Pueblo’s new multi-million dollar complex which will house the Assisted Living and

Memory Care Facility along with an Elder Center for the tribe’s senior community.

In addressing approximately 200 attendees, Governor Torres re-emphasized his

philosophy that “The elders are the most prized, cherished, and respected members of

our tribe,” and that “This complex was built for them so that they can be taken care of

and enjoy their golden years.”

We are very fortunate and proud to be able to make this facility and services possible for

our tribal elders. Thank you for your support and participation in making this endeavor

a reality.

Pueblo of Isleta opposes Santolina

Development

In a letter dated May 28, 2015, from

Governor Eddie P. Torres, Bernalillo County

commissioners were placed on notice of the

Pueblo of Isleta’s position in opposing the

Santolina 13,800-acre development due

to concerns about the area’s future water

supply and the project’s water rights.

Governor Torres expressed concern that

the project had inadequate water rights

and the local water authority didn’t have

the ability to provide additional services

for the master-planned community located

southwest of Albuquerque. The Governor

plans to attend meetings with County

Commissioners and Bernalillo County

Water Authority to continue to address the

Pueblo’s concerns.

28th Annual NAFDPIR Conference

On June 15-19, 2015 the National

Association Food Distribution Program

on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) held

a one week conference at the Sheraton

Albuquerque Hotel, Albuquerque, NM.

The conference was attended by tribes

from throughout the Southwest to address

issues of concern and call upon the U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) to

immediately and completely restore FDPIR

food packages and to ensure that food

shortages are immediately remedied for the

FDPIR.

The FDPIR was authorized under the Food

Stamp Act of 1977. In establishing the

FDPIR, Congress cited concerns that the

FSP might not adequately meet the food

assistance needs of low-income American

Indian households living on or near

reservations. The primary concern was that

the remote location of many reservation

made it difficult for American Indian

households to participate in the FSP. In

many instances, the distance between the

reservation and the local FSP offices was

substantial and /or food stores where FSP

coupons could be redeemed were scarce or

far away. Thus, the FDPIR was designed

to provide an alternative to the FSP for lowincome American Indian households living

on or near reservations.

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Governor’s Report (continued)

Concerns expressed by tribal leaders

included:

•

Inefficient Computer Systems

within Indian Tribal Organizations to

efficiently administer the program at

the tribal level.

•

Food Availability: FDPIR food

packages must be stocked with food that

is approved by USDA

•

Lean Warehouse Implementation:

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

recently implemented this policy for

FDPIR without consulting with Tribes

or Indian Tribal Organizations who

administer FDPIR. This policy does

not work for FDPIR, which already

struggles with periods where many

foods are unavailable.

•

FDPIR STUDY: FNS authorized

a private, urban consulting firm to

conduct a nationwide study of all FDPIR

participants and sites. NAFDPIR was

not consulted or allowed to provide input

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in the study’s methodology.

•

MATCHING FUNDS

REQUIREMENT: Each tribal feeding

site must provide a 25% match in order

to participate in the FDPIR program.

Waivers are available, but his often

produces problems for the sites that

request the waivers from FNS.

•

CARRY FORWARD UNUSED

FUNDS: Because of federal

mismanagement and delays in food

shipments, there are frequently unused

funds in the FDPIR budget at the end of

each fiscal year. At present those funds

are captured and reused elsewhere by

the federal government even though

there are long lists of outstanding needs

for such unused funds within FDPIR.

•

SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL

NUTRITION EDUCATION: Currently,

the federal budget only allocates $1.25

million or less in nutrition education

dollars for Indian Tribal Organization

(ITO) administering FDPIR. Over 100

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for the August Newsletter articles is set for

Thursday, July 23 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 other the phone to generate your article.

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution

locations mentioned 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:

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The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):

Receptionist Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Receptionist Desk

Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

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

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk &

Lunch Delivery

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

Library: Newsletter Stand

Ranchitos Park : Blue Box (See

picture for example)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue

Box (See picture for example)

Intersection of Tribal Road

82 and Tribal Road 84: Blue Box

(See picture for example)

July 2015

ITO’s across the country must compete

for this small pot of money.

•

TRADITIONAL FOODS: Congress

has instructed FNS for three consecutive

Farm Bills that traditional foods are

authorized to be in the FDPIR food

package, yet this is still not happening.

Tribal leadership had the opportunity to

voice their concerns and provide innovative

solutions to afford the FDPIR meet the

nutritional needs for low-income American

Indian households. Governor Eddie P.

Torres attended this important meeting to

voice the Pueblos concerns.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR:

In closing, I sincerely appreciate your

participation and support during the

Governor’s Feast, only by us working together

can we continue to lay a solid foundation

for our people and our future generations

to enjoy our customs and traditions for a

healthy prosperous life. Eddie Paul Torres,

Governor, Pueblo of Isleta.

Notice of Availability

The Pueblo’s drinking water quality

reports for the 2014 calendar year (known

as Consumer Confidence Reports or CCRs)

for each of our community drinking water

systems are available at the Public Services

Department,

Environment

Division

located at 6 Sagebrush Street across from

the Health Center and at the Governor’s

Office.

Yearly CCRs on drinking water quality in

our community are required every calendar

year by the Safe Drinking Water Act. The

reports show results of regular sampling, compliance with drinking

water regulations, and educational information.

If you have any questions about the reports or would like someone

to interpret or read a report to you, please contact Ramona Montoya,

Environment Division Manager at 6 Sagebrush Street across from

Isleta Health Center or by telephone at 869-7565.

If you have concerns with the operation of your water system or if

you have concerns with your household’s drinking water or want to

be more aware of the decisions being made that affect drinking water

quality, please contact Edwin Jaramillo, Utilities Division Manager at

869-9781.

July 2015

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PROBATE NEWS

FIRST NOTICE — A Petition to Probate the

Will of Jose Tranqulino (Levi) Zuni, deceased

on April 8, 2015 has been filed in the Isleta

Tribal Courts, (Case No. : 15 PRO 000555). Any

persons claiming to be an heir or having an interest

in the estate are required to present their claims

with thirty (30) days of the Notice being published

at the claims shall be forever barred. 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. If you have

any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal

courts Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

FIRST NOTICE — A Petition to Probate the

Estate of Priscilla R. Talahaftewa, deceased

August 8, 2012. Case: CV-PRO-00034-2015,

has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts.

Any person claiming an interest in the Estate is

hereby requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court within thirty (30) days of this notice

being posted. A hearing in this matter has been

scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2015

at 9:00 AM. 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. If you have any questions,

please contact the Isleta Tribal courts Clerk at

(505) 869-9699.

IRST NOTICE — A Petition to Probate the

Estate of Julia J. Lucero, deceased April 9,

2012. Case#: 14PR000017, has been filed in the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate is hereby requested to

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court within thirty

(30) days of this notice being posted. A hearing in

this matter has been scheduled for Wednesday,

July 22, 2015 at 2:30 PM. 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. If you have any

questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal courts

Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

SECOND NOTICE — A Petition to Probate

the Estate of Vencente & Ramona Correo,

deceased November 4, 1986 & June 24, 2003.

Case. CV-PRO-00037-2015, has been filed in the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate is hereby requested to

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court within thirty

(30) days of this notice being posted. A hearing in

this matter has been scheduled for Wednesday,

July 22, 2015 at 3:30PM. 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. If you have any

questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal courts

Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

TAKE NOTICE – That in accordance with

notice requirements A Petition to Probate the

Estate of Priscilla R. Talahaftewa, deceased

August 8, 2012.

Case: PRO-00034-2015 has been filed in the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate is hereby requested to

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court within thirty

(30) days of this notice being posted. A hearing in

this matter has been scheduled for Wednesday,

August 26, 2015 at 9:00am. 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. If you have

any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal

courts Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

St. Augustine Parish – Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine

Parish to offer spiritual comfort and support to

families who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

We will continue to honor and respect our traditional

teachings.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ with his

duties to render pastoral care and/or services.

2. To assist families with hospitality and Christian

fellowship after the liturgy and burial services when

requested.

3. The bereavement group will offer informal

continuing support.

ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH NEWS

St. Augustine Bereavement Committee will meet in

the church on August 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Come join

us as we remember loved ones gone before us. Tell us

of treasured moments shared. Although they are no

longer with us, we will never forget them. Everyone

is welcome. Call Father George at 869-3398 if any

questions. Light refreshments.

Isleta Pueblo News

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July 2015

From the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

The Judges and Court Staff are beginning new programs

designed to provide pueblo members information on how the

Court processes work. We are starting this series with traffic

citations that are issued as penalty assessments. When the

Isleta Police Department issues a traffic citation, the alleged

offender may choose to sign the “‘Penalty Assessment” section

of the ticket or the officer will issue a Court date.

The Tribal Court would Like to introduce the new Judges: Rodney

Jones, Chief Judge; Vincent Knight, Associate Judge; and R. Lar

Thomas, Associate Judge. Judge Thomas is the newest addition to

the Tribal Court, and we'd like to welcome him to the Pueblo of Isleta.

We are also reconstructing our website and will be posting articles in

the newsletter. The Tribal Court Staff is willing to assist you with any

questions or concerns that you may have, however please note that

we are unable to give legal advice. Thank you for your cooperation.

If the Penalty Assessment is signed, this is an admission of

guilt and a promise to pay the fine for the listed offense. The

flow chart herein illustrates the pathway that is followed to

complete the Penalty Assessment case and to close it out.

Isleta Tribal Court Staff

Payment for Penalty Assessments must be made in the form of

a money order only and made payable to Isleta Tribal Court.

Payments may be made in person or by mailing to PO Box 729,

Isleta, NM 87022.

Isleta Tribal Court Process for

Traffic Penalty Assessments

Traffic citation

issued. If guilt is

admitted:

Pay the Penalty

→

Court receives

payment for

traffic tickets

within 30 days

↓

YES

Case is closed

and

noted in system

YES

Case is closed

and

noted in system

→

NO

Court sends a

Summons for Court

date.

↓

Court receives

payment for traffic

tickets by Court date.

↓

→

NO

Court orders payment or

issues a Bench Warrant

if a no show. Bond set for

penalty amount plus $50.00

↓

Defendant pays the

bond amount

↓

YES

→

Case is closed

and

noted in system

NO

Defendant is arrested

and brought to Court

for disposition.

↓

Case is closed

and

noted in system

Thinking

About Quitting

NOT READY TO COMMIT

TO AN 8 WEEK Quit

Smoking PROGRAM?

If the alleged offender wants to challenge the citation,

a Court date is set and the details of that process will be

discussed in the next article. Please be safe when out and

about on the Pueblo and practice courtesy and respect.

Take this 1 time, 1 on 1, 90 minute

session to increase your

motivation to quit!

From the Court,

Call Stepnanie, Health Educator

@ 869-4479 to Sign up

Isleta Health Center

Rodney Jones, Chief Judge

Vincent Knight, Associate Judge

R. Lar Thomas, Associate Judge

July 2015

Isleta Pueblo News

2015 New Mexico State Senior Olympics Results:

First, I would like to state that I was honored and privileged to have witness

various Olympic Games during the week of June 3rd – 6th, 2015, in Roswell,

NM. Each of these athletes have proven that practice, dedication, and

determination is well worth the hard work. These athletes are the leading

example of staying active and living a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for allowing

me to be a part of these games as your coordinator, I was proud to see each

athlete represent the Pueblo of Isleta with true sportsmanship and respect

for fellow athletes. During my experience I learned that true love for a sport

and a person’s competitive spirit never ends. You are all truly an inspiration

for our community.

Eugene “Sho-Bee” Jojola

Activities Coordinator, Isleta Elder Center

During the week of June 3rd – 6th, 2015, the Pueblo Of Isleta community

had 14 athletes compete in the 2015 New Mexico Senior Olympic Games in

Roswell, NM. During the week, these athletes competed in various events such

as bowling, air rifle/pistol events, shuffle board, track events, golf, and more.

Despite the high level of competition and scorching heat, all of these athletes

represented our community with determination, ambition, and outstanding

sportsmanship. Our athletes were able to bring back 18 New Mexico Senior

Olympic metals, placing in the top three in various events. Listed below are

the results of athletes:

Athlete’s Name:

Age: Gold: Silver: Bronze: Events:

Abeita, Lawrence

60

1

1

Bowling ingles(5th)/doubles(1st),

Basketball Free Throw(2nd)

Analla, Gloria

68

2

Shuffleboardsingles/doubles(2nd),

Basketball Free Throw(2nd)

Doyle, LaVern

70

1

1

Shuffleboard singles(1st)/

doubles(2nd)

Jaramillo, Lillian

68

1

Shuffleboard singles, Frisbee

Accuracy, Soccer Accuracy(1st)

Johnson, Mary Ann

82

1

400M EST. Run/Walk(3rd)

Reyna-Jojola, Priscilla 68

1

Shuffleboard singles/double,

Frisbee 100m(4th)

Accuracy, & 200m(2nd)

race.

Kirk, Marie

61

1

Air Rifle Supported, Air Pistol

Standing, 8-ball Pool(2nd)

Lente, Alberta

93

3

Shuffleboard singles(1st)/

doubles(1st), Soccer Accuracy(1st)

Lente, Herman

65

1

Archery Compound Release(3rd)

Lente-Burch, Sharon

69

1

Bowling singles/doubles(1st)

Lucero, Elsie

65

1

Shuffleboard singles(3rd)/doubles

Lujan, Deigo

65

Bowling singles/doubles, Golf

Lujan, Elaine

64

1

Bowling singles/doubles, Golf(1st)

Velardez, Josephine

80

1

Shuffleboard singles(4th)/

doubles(1st)

Congratulations to all the 2015 Pueblo of Isleta Olympians with all their

success in Roswell this year. Some of the athletes listed will also be competing

with 2015 Pueblo of Isleta National Senior Olympic Team during July 2nd16th, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. The National Senior Olympic Games are

sanctioned by the US Olympic Committee. Top athletes from around the USA

who qualify in their state are invited to attend these games. Weekly practice

schedules as well as event schedules are available in the Elder Center

Newsletter every month. If you are interested in any of the Senior Olympic

Games listed above or would like more information about various monthly

activities, please contact Eugene Jojola (505) 869-9770.

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The Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary School

will have a Grand Opening and

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

on August 1, 2015

Please celebrate with us at the

school as we become a Grant

operated by the Pueblo of Isleta.

More information will be coming

including times and activities. If

you have any questions contact the

school at (505) 869-2321.

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School

Hello Pueblo of Isleta!

We

hope that you are enjoying

the summer and staying cool.

Here's an update from your

new Principal, Mr. Frank Fast

Wolf and Education Program

Administrator,

Ms.

Eileen

Montoya.

New and exciting

educational opportunities are in

the works for your elementary

school children. On July 1, 2015,

the Pueblo of Isleta officially

takes control of the school from

the Bureau of Indian Education. The first day of school will be

Monday, August 10, 2015. The last day of school will be Friday,

May 27, 2016. There will be at least 180 days of instruction. Look

for the school calendar next week.

Our new staff are highly qualified, enthusiastic, and parentfriendly. The Governor, the Tribal Council, the new Board of

Education, and the Pueblo of Isleta Administrative staff have been

involved with the transition of our new school! These individuals

are committed to improving education for the children of Isleta

Pueblo, in an enriching and safe learning environment. Our goal is

to make the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School a true Community

School that everyone will be proud of.

Please contact the principal or education program administrator

with any questions you may have regarding our new school. The

contact number is (505) 869-9833, and after July 1 2015 it is (505)

869-2321 at the school. We look forward to meeting the students

and parents of the community. We encourage you to get your child

enrolled as soon as possible. Together we can work to achieve

ultimate academic and personal success for all!

Will reopen on August 10, 2015 under New

Management

ART CONTEST!

Create a new design for the school eagle logo and

win a prize! More information to follow!

July 2015

Gabriella Pargas

Gabriella

Pargas,

granddaughter of Andy

and Rita Padilla, has

earned a position on the

New Mexico State National

Junior High rodeo team.

She will be traveling with

fellow teammates to Des

Moines, Iowa on June

21-27 to compete at the

11th Annual National

Junior High Finals Rodeo

(NJHFR) in the Pole

Bending

and

Ribbon

Roping

competitions.

The competition is the

world’s largest Junior

High rodeo, with roughly

1,000 contestants from

42 states, five Canadian

provinces and Australia

vying for more than

$75,000 in prizes. NJHFR

contestants will all compete for more than $100,000 in college

scholarships and the chance to be named NJHFR champion.

Gabriella is 11 years old sixth grader and has been competing in

rodeo since she was 4 years old. Her Mom and Dad are Gloria

and Dominic Pargas. Gabriella would like to say thank you to

her family who supports her rodeo dreams. We wish her luck at

Nationals.

Building girls of courage, confidence, and character

who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Parent Information Meeting!

Who: The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, parents, and

girls who want to either Volunteer or join Girl Scouts!

What: An information session for parents and girls, letting

you know how to join the Girl Scouts, a place where we “Build

girls of Courage, Confidence and Character, who make the

world a better place!”

Where: Isleta Youth Recreation Center

Travel Rd 60

Building 40

Isleta, NM 87022

When: Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30pm.

Why: Because Girl Scouts helps girls gain independence, and

leadership skills that will help her grow as an individual,

while contributing positively to her peers and community.

If you need any further information or have any questions,

please feel free to contact Regional Manager Vanessa

Gutierrez at (505)923-2526 or at vagutierrez@gs-nmtrails.

org

COME JOIN US!

Snacks and refreshments provided

July 2015

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July 2015

Isleta Business Corporation Employment Opportunities

The following IBC subsidiaries are looking for talented and driven individuals who are seeking to work for a business corporation that

promotes, encourages, and values professional growth and development; and, who is guided by the Pueblo of Isleta’s (POI) culture,

traditions, and values of adaptability, integrity, honor, and leadership.

Isleta Grill @47 Restaurant: Open Until Filled and Always

Accepting Applications

Line Cook:

The Line Cook is responsible for working in a team-oriented,

high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to fulfill our

customers’ craving for a Pueblo of Isleta and Hispanic traditional

eating experience. The Line cook is directly responsible for

preparing high quality food order for guests by way of accurately

and efficiently cooking hot food products/orders and preparing

and portioning food products prior to cooking. Additional

responsibilities include, but are limited to, following recipe and

presentation guidelines to meet or exceed customers’ expectations;

coordinating food orders to support timely and efficient delivery

to each table; plating and garnishing cooked items and preparing

appropriate garnishes for all hot and cold menu items/plates;

ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure

guest safety and meeting special guest requests while ensuring

same high quality standards.

Core Competencies:

In order to successfully perform as a line cook one must possess

the following core competencies: Greet, Teamwork, Professional

Development, Product Knowledge, Promotions Knowledge,

Procedures, Policies, Loss Prevention, and Inventory.

Qualifications:

•

High School Diploma or General Educational Degree

(GED), required.

•

Associates Culinary Degree, preferred.

•

Two (2) years previous cooking experience, required.

•

Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain,

within the first 30 days of employment, and maintain

a valid Food Handlers Card (FHC), New Mexico Alcohol

Server’s License (NMASL), Pueblo of Isleta Alcohol Server

Permit (POIASP) or be able to obtain a FHC, NMASL,

and POIASP within one (1) month of employment,

required.

•

Must be dependable and be able to work a varying and

flexible work schedule to include days, evenings, nights,

weekends, and holidays.

•

Must be able to perform basic mathematics to include,

but is not limited to, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and

dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals.

•

Must be able to keep abreast with updates to policies

and procedures and must be able to perform all duties

and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner,

at all times.

•

Must be able to communicate, in English, in an effective

courteous manner. Must have good interpersonal skills.

Second language, preferred.

•

Must exhibit and promote good customer service skills to

include a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and

respect for all customers and IBC.

•

Must possess strong organization, time management and

planning skills and be able to take direction and feedback

well.

•

Must be able to work a flexible and varying schedule to

include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

•

Must be able to work cooperatively and professionally both

with others and independently.

Native American Insurance Group (NAIG): Open Until

Filled and Always Accepting Applications

Native American Insurance Group (NAIG) offers a broad range of

insurance products to include Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental

and Property and Causality products. NAIG is seeking qualified,

driven, team oriented, and enthusiastic Licensed Agents to promote

and develop organizational growth.

If you are interested in applying, submit your resume to IBC

Human Resources (HR) at 3950 Highway 47 SW Suite C127A

Albuquerque, NM 87105 either in person or via traditional mail,

or via email at HR@isletabc.com. If you have questions or would to

obtain further information please contact IBC HR at HR@isletabc.

com, by phone at (505) 869-7568, or in person. For a listing of

all open positions for the above subsidiaries please visit the POI

career page at http://www.isletapueblo.com/careers.html.

Velocity Build, LLC: Always Accepting Applications

IBC, doing business as Velocity Build, LLC is a Native American

owned construction company specializing in water and sewer

utilities and earthwork.

Heavy Equipment Operators:

This individual is responsible for operating all heavy equipment,

as needed and directed.

Qualifications:

1. Applicant should have a minimum of 2 years verifiable

experience as a Heavy Equipment operator; and

2. Applicant should be able to operate excavators, loaders,

rollers, dozers, motor graders, and scrapers as used on

construction projects.

Pipe layers:

This individual is responsible for direct installation and fabrication

of materials for construction projects.

Qualifications:

1. Applicant should have a minimum of 2 years of experience

as a pipe layer, in all types and facets of water and sewer utilities.

Laborers:

This individual is responsible for performing labor intensive work

for various construction projects, as needed and as directed.

Qualifications:

1. No prior experience necessary;

2. Applicants should possess basic skills working with hand

tools; and

3. Applicants should be willing to take and apply direction

and guidance.

If you are interested in applying complete a Velocity Build or IBC

application and submit it in person to Velocity Build, LLC at 62B

Tribal Road 90 Albuquerque, NM 87105, via fax at (505) 869-4112,

or via email at HR@isletabc.com. If you have questions or would to

obtain further information please contact Velocity Build, LLC at

(505) 916-0436.

Isleta Health Center

Does your child need a physical for school?

Call us today at 869-4089 to make a summer

appointment for your child’s physical

exam. Please bring all required forms to

the appointment. Patients under 18 years

of age must be accompanied by a parent

or legal guardian.

THE MEDICAL CLINIC DOES NOT

ACCEPT WALK-IN PATIENTS FOR

PHYSICALS.

Thank you for your cooperation.

July 2015

Isleta Pueblo News

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Our Summer Reading Program is coming to an end. We would like to thank you for your patience as this is our

busiest time of the year with students. Hopefully, you all are enjoying your summer up to this point. With the

hottest month of the year upon us, we encourage you all to stop by the Library to relax and enjoy our air conditioned

facility. After all, there is no better environment to catch up on a book or movie series, read a magazine, log onto

the internet to catch up on the latest celebrity and Tribal gossip.

News

The Library will be closed from 8:00am12:00pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 for our

monthly staff meeting. The Summer Breakfast

and Lunch Program will still be served. During

this time we will be discussing upcoming

programs for adults, teens, and children and

set up a calendar of events to finish off the year.

In observance of Independence Day, Fourth

of July, the library will be closed on Friday

and Saturday July 3rd and 4th. Safe travels

to those that are traveling near and far this

Holiday weekend. To all you “Grill Masters”

PLEASE BE SAFE with your Grills because no

one wants to be a Human Firework.

The next newsletter deadline will be July 23rd

at 4:30pm. For any questions on submitting

an article, flyer or picture, please contact the

Library at 505-869-9808. The Library staff is

also here if you need help with scanning pictures

or documents and helping with formatting

articles. Call us and set up an appointment.

Summer Reading Program youth group having a blast participating in our NO

TALK team building challenge.

Upcoming

Our Summer Reading Program students will

be engaging in their last weeks of Summer

Program. Our youth groups will be attending

Kirtland Air Force Base where they will be

participating in an engineering experiment.

The junior group will be going to see the new

minion movie. Summer Reading Program final

presentation will be Wednesday, July 22.

As for their Final projects, our Youth group

will be doing group presentations on a science

experiment of their choice. They will chose from

science experiments they conducted throughout

the Summer Reading Program. While our

junior group will be performing a short play on

the book called “The Hungry Caterpillar” by

Eric Carle. Students will be in fruit costumes

and a caterpillar costume to depict the book.

To end such a hot but fun summer, we will

be taking our juniors to Hotel Cascada Water

Park. Our youth group will be going to Cliff’s

Amusement Park and Water Mania.

Each youth group member representing their age group presenting their planets they

made up as a group. Starting from the left which is closest to the sun and with the

last planet on the left being the furthest away from the sun.

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

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

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

Saturday9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

holidays and also Isleta traditional holidays.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505) 869-9808

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Measuring out the distance between Jupiter and the sun. For each toilet paper square

= about 60 million miles away from the sun.

Isleta Pueblo News

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July 2015

Parks & Recreation

From the Director; Mike Molina

All youth want to have fun, especially in the summertime, and

that is what the youth are doing at Isleta Pueblo Parks and

Recreation! The summer program is in full swing with plenty

of children attending our program on a daily basis. We currently

have 275 youth enrolled.

The youth have been having fun going on field trips, swimming,

participating in sports activities, arts and crafts, games and much

more. Our major field trips on Fridays continue to be very popular.

So far, we have taken major field trips to Cliff's Amusement Park,

Starlight Lanes, Itz and Century Rio. Our 4 and 5 year old

program under the direction of Kimberly and Connie is also off to

a great start. Our 4 and 5 year old program is the only one that

has a registration limit of 25 children. The rest of our programs

are open to all of our tribal members and descendants.

Come and enjoy the “Fun Exercise Classes” of Aqua Zumba on

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

As we continue to serve youth ages 4 through 16, we know that we

need to provide activities that are not only fun, but activities that

also promote the importance of teamwork, respect, and friendship.

As your Director of Parks and Recreation, I am pleased with the

staff of Parks and Recreation, and am confident that we will

continue to provide well organized and supervised activities for

our youth. My goal this summer is to provide our youth with

a variety of new activities that meet their interests, while also

maintaining a disciplined environment where our youth feel safe,

comfortable, and happy, and they look forward to participating

on a daily basis. There is fun for everyone here at Isleta Pueblo

Parks and Recreation!

Our summer arts/crafts program under the leadership of our

three Nanas, Abenita Abeita, Gloria Abeita, and Marie C. Lucero,

continues to be very popular with our youth. Our Nanas are great

teachers and role models. They are helping our youth to realize

their own talents and capabilities, in the beautiful arts and crafts

that they are making. Thank you, Nanas!

Now that the weather is getting hotter, don’t sweat it! Our youth

have the opportunity to participate in scheduled swimming and

water activities, with their Rec. Leaders, either in the morning

(10:00 am through 11:30 am) or afternoon (1:00 pm through 2:30

am). Please remember the pool is open as early as 5:30 am for lap

swim until 7:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays

until 7:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 12 pm until 3:30 pm. For

more information, please call the swimming pool at 869-9783.

Summer Recreation Program Calendar

All Ages Group Activities for July 2015

Subject to Change

July 1, 2015

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Swimming/Rec Center

6-7

Putt-Putt 8-9

Putt-Putt 10-11

Dollar Movies 12-UP

July 2, 2015

•

Major Field Trip

Century 24 Movies

July 3, 2015

CLOSED

July 6, 2015

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Swimming/Rec Center

6-7

Dollar Movies 8-9

Stone Age 10-11

Dyna theater 12-Up

July 7, 2015

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Build A Bear 6-7

Swimming/ Rec Center

8-9

Jemez Springs 10-11

Zoo 12-Up

July 8-9, 2015

Wings of America

July 10, 2015

•

Major Field Trip Santa

Bowling

July 13, 2015

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Swimming/ Art& Crafts

6-7

Dollar Movies 8-9

Swimming/ Rec Center

10-11

Ice Skating 12-Up

July 14, 2015

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Dollar Movie 6-7

Bio Park 8-9

Cochiti Feast 10-11

Swimming/ Rec Center

12-UP

July 15, 2015

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Ice Skating 6-7

Swimming /Rec Center

8-9

Ice Skating 10-11

Doc Longs Sandia

Mountains 12-Up

July 16, 2015

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Putt-Putt 6-7

Kick Ball/Rec Center 8-9

Swimming/ Rec Center

10-11

Swimming/Rec Center

12-Up

July 17, 2015

•

Major Field Trip Roller

Skate City

July 20, 2015

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Swimming/Rec Center

6-7

Swimming/Rec Center

8-9

Planetarium 10-11

Dollar Movies 12-Up

July 21, 2015

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Gravity Park 6-7

Swimming/ Rec Center

8-9

Kickball/ Rec Center 1011

Swimming/Rec Center

12-Up

July 22, 2015

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Swimming/ Arts &

crafts 6-7

Swimming/West Mesa

8-9

Build A Bear 10-11

Aquarium 12-Up

July 23, 2015

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Hiking/Sandia 6-7

Dollar Movies 8-9

Swimming/Rec Center

10-11

Swimming/Rec Center

12-Up

July 24, 2015

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Major Field Trip Cliffs

July 27, 2015

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Isotopes 6-7

Build A Bear 8-9

Isotopes 10-11

Isotopes 12-Up

July 28, 2015

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Cienega 6-7

Swimming/ Rec Center

8-9

Gravity Park 10-11

TBA 12-Up

July 29, 2015

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Swimming/ Rec Center

6-7

Movie/ Rec Center 8-9

Dollar Movie 10-11

TBA 12-UP

July 30, 2015

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Major Field Trip????

July 31, 2015

•

End of Summer

“Extravaganza” –

Food and Games

EVERYONE

WELCOME

July 2015

Isleta Pueblo News

Summer Time is Summer Fun!!!

Additional Programs/Activities

New Recreation and Old Recreation

• Cross training and Kettle bell Classes now forming – Monday

through Friday 5:00am

• Kettle bell Basics Class – Monday and Wednesday 5:00pm

• Mobility Classes – Contact Derrick at New Recreation Center

• Cross Country Sign Ups are beginning in July – Ages 5-12yr.

• Adult Mush Ball Co-Ed Leagues now Forming “Fun, Fun Fun”

Contact Vanessa at New Recreation Center

• Spin Class Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 12:00- 100pm;

Tuesday and Thursday 5:10pm & 6:10pm

Saturday 1:00pm; Sunday 11:00am

• Karate Class

Beginners Class

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Advanced Class

6:30pm – 7:30pm

• Zumba Classes (Old Recreation Center) Monday, Wednesday,

Friday 5:30 – 6:30am

• Spin Classes (Old Recreation Center) Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00pm

Aquatics Schedule of Activities/Programs

Enjoy Open Swim, Water Aerobics, and

Adults Only Lap Swim in Pool Area

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•

•

Water Aerobics Schedule

Monday and Wednesday 5:30 –

6:15am

Adults Only Lap Swim Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 –

8:00am

Aqua Zumba “Fun - Fun - Fun”

Tuesday and Thursday 11:30am

– 12:30pm

Park Management

With children out of school we are once again asking for everyone’s

cooperation in helping us keep our park system free of vandalism

and especially graffiti. If anyone witnesses any type of vandalism

you are encouraged to call our Isleta Police Department or report it

directly to our Parks & Recreation office at 869-9777. Once again we

have been assured by our Governor’s Office and our Courts system

that anyone caught will be prosecuted to the full intent of the law.

Remember, anytime vandalism takes place they are stealing from you

tribal members. Anything that is broken or replaced must be paid

for with Pueblo of Isleta dollars. Ultimately that comes out of your

pocket books as tribal members.

Note: Anyone wishing to use a park inclusively for a private party

or gathering, please call Mike Molina at 869-9777. All we ask is you

reserve the park, and please clean-up after yourselves. At the present

time everyone has done a wonderful job in keeping our parks clean,

let’s continue this process.

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Pueblo of Isleta Veteran’s Association

Greetings: The following is a name list of Veterans submitted

from last month’s roster.

We would also like to have the names of service men and

women who are currently serving in the armed forces.

The names along with a short bio will be printed in future

newsletters.

Please send this information to: POI Veterans Association

PO Box 338 Isleta, NM 87022. Thank you kindly!

U.S. Army

Bobby Lucero

John D. Jojola

David Lente

Ramon Lente

Sr. Richard Thomas Lente

Delano Papuyo

Marcelino Piro

Jose Carlos Sangre

Jose Patricio Sangre

August Shattuck

Joseph E. Shattuck

Jose A. Tafoya

Andrew Teller

Jose (Joe) M. Trujillo

Jose B. Valdez

Jose D. Valdez

Paulette Valdez

Manuel Valdez

Jose M. Valardez

Jerry Waseta

Steven Waseta

Elaine J. Zuni

Charles Van Zuni

Fred Zuni

Gilbert Zuni

Joe E. Zuni

Joe L. Zuni

Jose Alvino (Abe) Zuni

Jose Remijo Zuni

Myron Zuni

Robert Zuni

Theresa Zuni

U.S. Air Force

Grant Edwin Trelor

U.S. Marine Corps

Charles A. Zuni

Casey A. Zuni

James E. Zuni

Johnny Trujillo

Timothy M. Zuni

U.S. Navy

Jeremy M. Zuni

Levi Zuni

Lisa Abeita Smith

U.S. Coast Guard

John C. Lucero

Phillip Montoya

July 2015

Isleta Pueblo News

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

How Much Do You Already Know About Cancer?

Answer True = T or False = F

T F

  1. If you get cancer it is usually because someone in

your family had cancer.



 2. Heavy drinking can raise your chances of

getting cancer.



 3. Artificial sweeteners can cause cancer.



 4. Antiperspirants make you more likely to get breast

cancer.

5. Which food is linked to colon cancer (choose one):

 A. Tofu

 B. Lunchmeat

 C. Oysters

6. Which of these may help nausea in patients getting

cancer treatment? (choose one)

 A. Acupuncture

 B. Ear Candling

 C. Magnetic Therapy



 7. For most cancer, a biopsy can cause cancer cells to

spread.

8. What can you do to lower your chances of getting

cancer?

 A. Avoid stress

 B. Nothing

 C. Exercise

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE andCHECK THE CORRECT ANSWERS

in NEXT MONTH’S Pueblo of Isleta Newsletter!

Isleta Health Center Health Educator, Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

http://www.webmd.com/cancer/rm-quiz-cancer-myths-facts

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By making this simple cake from scratch, you can use healthful

oil, whole-wheat flour, and no-calorie sweetener.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup(s) whole-wheat pastry flour

• 2 tablespoon(s) whole-wheat pastry flour, combined

with above flour

• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s)

sugar

• 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

• 1/2 cup(s) nonfat buttermilk

• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s)

packed light brown sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil

• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup(s) hot strong black coffee

• Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch round cake

pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with a circle of wax

paper .

2. Whisk flour, Splenda (or granulated sugar), cocoa

powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large

bowl. Add buttermilk, Splenda (or brown sugar), egg, oil and

vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2

minutes. Add hot coffee and beat to blend. (The batter will be

quite thin.) Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center

comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire

rack for 10 minutes; remove from the pan, peel off the wax

paper and let cool completely. Dust the top with powdered

sugar before slicing.

WIC Nutrition

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July 2015

Health Beat:

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela

(505) 869-4479

●

●

What is Whooping Cough?

Whooping cough is known as pertussis

○ One of the leading causes of vaccinepreventable deaths and there have recently

been cases of this in Valencia County

● In May 2012, there were three

hospitalizations and one death

The Valencia County Pertussis death was a 3

year old.

Most deaths occur in children under the age of

●

one

● Caused by either the bacteria B. pertussis, or

B. parapertussis

● Severe cases lead to malnutrition.

● The coughing fits gradually stop over one to two

months.

● First symptoms:

○ Runny nose

○ Sneezing

○ Mild cough

○ Low-grade fever

● Then after one to two weeks the cough changes

into a fit of coughing with a "whooping"

sound

when the person breathes in.

● It is highly contagious, through sneezing,

coughing

and laughing.

● It is most contagious during the earliest stages of

the

illness up to about 2 weeks after the coughing

begins.

● Prevention:

○ Pertussis vaccine, which is a part of the DTaP

immunizations which are usually given in 5

doses before the child's 6th birthday. It is also

recommended that kids age 11-18 get a booster

shot called the Tdap, ideally around 11 or 12

years of age.

○ 80% of nonimmunized family members

will develop whooping cough if they live in

the same house as someone infected.

○ Anyone with close contact with someone

infected by this disease, should receive

antibiotics to prevent the spread

Make a doctor's appointment if you think

your child has whooping cough.

Prevention is the Key

to Staying Healthy

1. Wash Hands Often with Soap and

Warm Water.

2. Cough into your hand, elbow, or

tissue, not toward another person.

3. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay

home until at least 24 hours after your

fever is gone (without fever-reducing

medicines).

4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and

mouth.

5. Avoid contact with sick people

July 2015

Isleta Pueblo News

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE -- ANSWERS

How Much Do You Already Know About Hepatitis C?

1. Hepatitis C is rare. False, some 3.2 million Americans have hepatitis C,

and about 17,000 more are infected each year. Hepatitis C is the most common

infection in the U.S. that is spread through blood. Hepatitis B is also commonly

spread through blood. Hepatitis A is usually spread through food or water. All three

forms are caused by a virus. Hepatitis can also result from overuse of drugs or

alcohol, illnesses, medications, or even an immune disorder. Certain things can

raise your risk of catching the hep C virus, such as overuse of drugs or alcohol,

illnesses, medications, or even an immune disorder.

2. The liver is the body part most affected by hepatitis C. True, "Hepatitis"

means inflammation of the liver. The liver's job is to clean your blood, help digest

fats, and store energy. A liver that's swollen and damaged by hepatitis C slowly

stops working as it should. Hepatitis C can stay active in your body and slowly

damage the liver over time. This is called chronic hepatitis C. You may develop

cirrhosis, a condition in which most of the liver has been destroyed and becomes

scar tissue.

3. The first symptoms of hepatitis C is a high fever. False, Hepatitis C usually

doesn't cause any symptoms. If it isn't diagnosed, it can take as long as 30 years

for serious signs of liver damage to develop. Some people can have symptoms

like nausea and vomiting. Because these can be signs of so many other things,

it's best to ask your doctor to test you. If you have hepatitis C, you can spread the

virus even if you aren't having symptoms.

4. Teenagers are most likely to have hepatitis C. False, Baby boomers -people born from 1945 to 1965 -- have the highest rates of hepatitis C. It may be

that they became infected in the '70s and '80s when hepatitis C rates were high

and blood wasn't screened as well as it is now. The CDC says all boomers should

be tested, along with anyone who ever used illegal drugs, had blood transfusions

before 1992, or has HIV or liver disease symptoms. If you think you've been

exposed to hepatitis C, talk to your doctor about getting tested.

5. You can get hepatitis C by having sex. True, it isn't easy to get infected with

hepatitis C through sex, but there's still a chance. If you have multiple partners

or if you or your partner has the disease, it's a good idea to use a latex condom.

You're most likely to get hepatitis C from a needle injury in a hospital or doctor's

office, or if you share needles or other equipment to inject drugs.

6. Getting Tattoos or piercings can put you at risk for hepatitis C. True, your

chances of having problems at a licensed, commercial facility are slim. But tattoos

or piercings done with non-sterile instruments can spread hepatitis C. If you get

a tattoo or piercing, look for a facility that has all single-use items like gloves,

needles, and ink pots. The shop should properly dispose of all items that have

touched blood, use a disinfecting solution to clean the work area, and sterilize

reusable tools.

7. A vaccine can prevent hepatitis C. False, there is a vaccine for hepatitis

A and B, but there isn't one for hepatitis C. To keep from getting infected, avoid

contact with other people's blood. Don't share personal items like razors and

toothbrushes, especially with someone who has hepatitis C. Hepatitis C can't be

spread by hugging, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or breastfeeding. Unlike hepatitis

A, you can’t get hepatitis C from food or water.

8. Hepatitis C usually goes away on its own. False, A few people's bodies will

clear the virus without any treatment, but 75% or more won't. If you have hepatitis

C, it often lasts your whole life. The sooner your hepatitis is diagnosed and you

can begin treatment, the better your chance to prevent more liver damage.

9. Hepatitis C can be treated with medication. True, Medications called

antivirals are most often used to treat hepatitis C if you’ve had it a long time.

A new drug that combines ledipasvir and sofosbuvir (Harvoni), is a once-daily

pill that cures the disease in most people in 8-12 weeks. Other options include

a combination of the drugs sofosbuvir (Sovaldi), simeprevir (Olysio), interferon,

and/or ribavirin (Rebetol). Ask your doctor what's best for you, based on your

medical needs and insurance coverage, since these medications are pricey. If you

have hepatitis C, ask your doctor before taking any prescription or nonprescription

medicines, supplements, or vitamins. And don't drink alcohol because it can

speed up liver damage.

10. Hepatitis C can be treated with medication. False, even after successful

treatment, you can still be infected again with hepatitis C. The chance is lower,

but it's still there.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE and CHECK THE CORRECT

ANSWERS in NEXT MONTH’S Pueblo of Isleta Newsletter!

Isleta Health Center’s Health Educator, Stephanie Barela @

869-4479

http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/rm-quiz-hepatitis-c-myths-facts

PREVENT OR REDUCE YOUR

RISK FOR SKIN CANCER

CHECK YOUR SKIN

ONCE A MONTH FOR:

• A sore that doesn't heal

• A growth you haven't noticed before

• Change in the border of a spot: spread of color,

redness or swelling into surrounding skin

• Itchiness, tenderness or pain from a mole

• Change in sensation (painful, tender)

• A brown or black colored spot with uneven

margins or a new mole

• A small, smooth, shiny, pale or way lump

that may bleed

• Large areas with oozing or crust

• A flat red spot or a lump that is scaly or crusty

When looking at a mole,

remember the ABCDE Rule:

Asymmetry ● Border irregularity

Color that is not uniform

Diameter greater than 6mm

(about the size of a pencil eraser)

Evolving size, shape or color

Isleta Health Center, Health Educator:

Stephanie Barela 869-4479

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