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Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 4 Issue 10

Governor’s Report

As the school year enters into its third

month, issues on bus transportation for

our students will soon be held with the Los

Lunas School District, and hopefully we

can come to an agreement on what stops

are in the best interest of our students. We

will be asking for more bus stops so that

students will not be walking too far to their

bus stops. Mr. Don Padilla, Principal, Los

Lunas High School, is requesting a meeting

with the parents and students here at

Isleta. We will inform you of the time and

date of this important meeting as soon as

it is scheduled. We are currently working

with the Los Lunas School District on a

Memorandum of Agreement, (MOA), and

the current MOA with Albuquerque Public

Schools is up for review in November. The

MOA's will determine the types of services

the schools will to offer to our Isleta students,

in agreement with tribal approval, and how

the school districts can work together to

meet the educational needs of our students.

The Isleta Department of Education has

made great improvements in the last two

years, such as the increase in the number

of students who have graduated from high

school and college, the increased number of

students receiving services from K to college,

etc. Unfortunately, Mr. Garry Martin,

Executive Director of Education, the person

most responsible for these improvements has

resigned his position effective September

18, 2009. He plans to return to his home

in Virginia to be with his family. We thank

Mr. Martin for all his efforts and for making

our educational programs a success, and for

sharing his knowledge as an educator with

our tribal members. We wish him and his

family the very best.

As you have probably read in the

newspapers, or watched the daily news on

TV, Isleta has been awarded $22,565,088

in Tribal Economic Development Bonds,

(TEDBs). Isleta applied for these bonds upon

notification that the applications were being

accepted by the US Treasury Department

early this summer. The bonds will allow

Isleta to free money from the tribe's finance

loans to continue pending projects. Upon

payment of these loans, interest rates for

the bonds will be considerably lower, a

big savings on interest rates for the tribe.

Tribes are exempt from taxation by the

federal government, however, this does not

mean that the Internal Revenue Service will

exempt the tribes from taxation that have

received these bonds. Tribes throughout

Indian Country are working with their

and Congressional Representatives to stop

the IRS from taxing the tribes. Acoma and

Santa Clara were the other tribes that

received Bonds.

On Saturday September 27, 2009, Mr. Paul

Torrez, Housing Director, Mr. Simon Shima,

Tribal Planner for the Pueblo of Isleta, and

I joined Habitat for Humanity of Valencia

County on the 2009 Ride the Bosque Trail

to raise money. The ride started at the Los

Lunas Bridge and ended at the Isleta Lakes,

where we were served a hot meal after

certificates of appreciation were handed

out. A country band donated their time

and played good old country music. Habitat

for Humanity has been working in Isleta

for the past two years inspecting homes

for future repair and also to build homes

for the needy at no cost to the tribe or its

people. Mr. Torrez advised me during the

ride, that some time in the future, Habitat

for Humanity will receive appliances for

donation to people in need of refrigerators,

stoves, air conditioners and other appliances

at no cost. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization and is always looking

for volunteers to help with their cause. We

are thankful to Habitat for Humanity for

sharing their kindness and generosity, and

for considering Isleta for future projects and

needed resources. Thanks for all your help.

Public Works Department

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

As we get ready for the weather and time change, there are

several items to keep in mind so that we may provide you

with the best service possible.

REMINDER:

Call in your work orders early. As the days get shorter we

have less time to complete items safely. Do not wait until your

septic tanks are overflowing before calling in. Make sure your

tank lids are uncovered and the weeds and path is clear to

your septic tank. If your tank lids are buried or we are unable

to find your tank, we won't be able to empty it.

All septic tank work orders are scheduled prior to the drivers

leaving the office in the morning. Your calls will be scheduled

in the order they are received. The drivers pick up their

schedules in the morning If you call in on Tuesday at 10:00

a.m., your name will not be on the list until the next day.

Public Works receives over 20 requests per day for septic

service. It can take several days to get to your work order.

If your yard is muddy, the driver may not pump your tank.

The driver will return when the road or yard dries out so that

they don't get stuck.

Keep in mind that Public Works does not connect heaters or

service air conditioners on your houses. Please call the Isleta

Pueblo Housing Authority to place those work orders.

The Solid Waste Department is planning on starting a

recycling program. As we look at different ways and different

items to recycle, your input would be helpful. Please call us

with your suggestions to provide the best program possible.

Have a Happy Halloween and be sure to watch out for all those

little ghosts and goblins searching out those sweet treats.

October 2009

IPHA will no longer be doing weekend calls. Any problems that arise

over the weekend will be taken care of by Housing or the appropriate

department on the following Monday morning. IPHA will continue to

respond to emergency calls that involve a life threatening situation on

weekdays and weekends.

Also Housing is now servicing Heaters and turning off Air Conditioners.

Elderly 62 and over, Handicapped and Disabled individuals will have

priority. Other Tribal Members under 62 will be charged a service fee

of $25.00, money order or cashier's check (no personal checks), that

will be due before service is provided.

Due an overwhelming workload of seasonal service, Air Conditioners

will be shut off and Heaters will be turned on, on a one time basis.

*CALL FIRST. Any work that is requested from Housing needs to be

called in prior to someone being sent out. Employees in the field are not

allowed to take work orders.

Isleta Tribal Court

505-869-6510

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Petition to Probate the Estate of Patricio Ralph Olguin, deceased on April

6, 1969 has been filed in the Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an

interest in the estate is hereby requested to notify the Tribal Court Clerk @

869-6510 within 30 days from the date of this notice being posted.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Petition to Probate the Estate of Rufina Montoya, deceased on August

29, 1995 has been filed in the Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an

interest in the estate is hereby requested to notify the Tribal Court Clerk @

869-6510 within 30 days from the date of this notice being posted.

Isleta Pueblo News

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Johnson-O'Malley Program

Fall News

There will be an open house October 17

from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the

Old Elementary School. Come see our new

location, tutoring center, and receive

information regarding services provided by

JOM. Door prizes will be given away.

Educational Trips Scheduled:

• National Johnson-O'Malley Conference

in Phoenix, AZ

November 3-November 6; Two students

from Valencia High School, two students

from Los Lunas High School and one student

from Albuquerque Public Schools have been

selected to attend this conference.

• All students have received their report

cards. Elementary students have received

their Standards Based Assessment results,

also known as the MAPS testing. What was

their proficiency level? Where does your child

stand as of the first grading period? Would

your child benefit from 6-Week Short-Term

Intense Tutoring Services? Tutoring is on

going Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday

and Thursday. Jennifer Zuni primarily

tutors elementary students and Bernadette

Correa specializes in Math but also assists

with other subjects. Space is still available.

Contact the tutoring department for

additional information, 924-3189 ext. 439

(All grades, High School students highly

encouraged to attend.)

• We have a limited number of TI-83, TI34, and Casio Scientific FX260 available to

students. Verification forms for these items

available at the JOM office. (Middle and

High School Students)

• Wanted! Wanted! Wanted! Dedicated

High School/Middle School students that

would like to go to Washington, D.C. during

Spring Break. If you are interested in

attending this trip, please contact the JOM

Office. This trip is based on fundraising

100%.

• We will be visiting Chaco Canyon on

Saturday, November 14. Any students

interested in this trip, please contact our

office as soon as possible.

The American Legion

Post 209

Veterans !!!!!

The American Legion Post 209 is (always) looking

for new members. If you are a veteran with an

honorable discharge...come join the American

Legion.

We have been working with the New Mexico

Department of Veteran Services on our big

project...to build a Veterans' Center at our

property in Los Charcos donated by the late

Richard "Dickie" Baker. So far the property has

been surveyed and an environmental study has

been completed. The next step is to seek funds

to start construction of the building. We will be

presenting our project ideas before the NM State

Veterans Legislative Committee on November

30 in Santa Fe, and hopefully we will convince

the committee that this veterans' center is very

important to the veterans of Isleta Pueblo and

the surrounding communities and they may

"somehow somewhere" find funds to help us

out.

Post 209 Officers are:

• Commander Joe C. Jaramillo (Marines)

• Vice-Commander Theresa Zuni..(Army)

• Finance Officer Ken Miller..(Marines)

• Adjutant Ulysses Abeita..(Marines)

• Sgt. At Arms

James Keryte..(Marines)

• Chaplain Max Zuni..(Marines)

• Historian Diego Lujan..(Air Force)

Remember, and pray for our troops who are

serving in the armed forces...especially those

serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The next meeting which was scheduled

for 17 October 2009 has been rescheduled

for 24 October 2009 at 10:00 AM.

October 2009

• For the month of December we are also

planning a trip to Carlsbad Caverns, this is

an overnight trip for students in 6th to l2th

grade and it will take place on Saturday,

December 12 - Sunday, December 13. For

younger students, Kindergarten to 6th

grade we will visit Explora, date to be

determined.

•

We have a limited amount of

funds

available for reimbursement.

Reimbursement will cover lab fees, ACT,

and SAT testing fees. Please submit these

as soon as possible.

Please contact the JOM Office if interested,

limited space available. (505)924-3189

Geraldine Jojola - Supervisory Academic

Counselor

Beverly Piro - Administrative Assistant

Administrative office located in the

computer lab section of the Old Isleta

Elementary School. (Southwest corner of

main building)

Important Notice

PUEBLO OF ISLETA 2009 SECRETARIAL ELECTION

VOTER EDUCATION MEETING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009

10:00AM-12:00PM

ISLETA GOLF COURSE MEETING ROOM

The BIA Southern Pueblos Agency will be holding another Voter Education

Meeting to discuss the upcoming Secretarial Election that will occur on November

21, 2009 to vote on the Proposed Amendments to the Isleta Tribal Constitution.

All tribal members are encouraged to attend this important education

meeting.

The meeting will provide specific information about the ELECTION PROCESS

including important dates and deadlines, voter registration requirements, who

is eligible to vote, voting by absentee ballot, and other items regarding the

Secretarial Election.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mr. Robert Lacapa, SPA Superintendant (Chair of Election Board)

E-mail: Robert.lacapa@bia.gov

Phone: 505-563-3600

ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Pueblo of Isleta College Preparatory Program

Pueblo

Isleta

College Preparatory

Program is a grantbased

program,

provided

the

Institute of American

Indian Arts. Our

main goal of the

program is to notify

Native

American

students,

grades

from 9-12, on what

to expect following

graduation and how

to prepare for it during their high school career. As advisors, what we bring to the

table are Knowledge, Experience, Financial Aid and Scholarship Information.

October 2009

Isleta Pueblo News

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ISLETA TRIBAL ENROLLMENT/CENSUS OFFICE

ATTENTION:

INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONEY (IIM) ACCOUNT HOLDERS

The Office of Special Trustee (OST) for American Indians in

conjunction with the Isleta Tribal Enrollment/Census Office

is attempting to locate Isleta Pueblo tribal members with an

Individual Indian Money (IIM) account or for whom per capita

judgment funds are held.

There are two lists: one contains the names of adults whose

whereabouts are unknown and their per capita share is held in a

tribal trust holding account; the other is a list of individuals with

an JIM account whose current address is unknown.

Minors with an IIM account may access their funds upon reaching

18 years of age, providing they are able to manage their financial

affairs on their own. Individuals not able to manage their financial

affairs, as defined in 25 CFR 115.002, should be reported to the

BIA Social Services, Southern Pueblos Agency, at (505) 563-3748

at least 120 days prior to their 18th birthday. The Social worker

will need to assess whether the individual's account should be

supervised as an adult.

The Tribal Enrollment Office has the form OST 01-004/6 to give

any minors who reach the age of 18 to complete for access to their

account. The account holder will need to sign and date the form on

or after their 18th birthday. The account holder may request all of

their IIM funds and the account will be closed or they may request

a voluntary hold. Under the voluntary hold option, the account

holder may request funds for a one time disbursement, indicating

the amount to be disbursed, or they may schedule payments of their

IIM account funds. The frequency for the scheduled payments may

be disbursed monthly, quarterly, weekly or bi-weekly, indicating

the exact dollar amounts. The payments may also be made to a

third party.

The account holder may also choose a method of payment in the

form of direct deposit or by check, which will be mailed to the

address indicated on the statements that were mailed to the

account holder by the OST.

For information on updating your account, or to request a form,

please contact April V. Chavez, Tribal Enrollment Coordinator at

(505) 766-6624 or Peter J. Fredericks, Fiduciary Trust Officer at

(505) 563-3564.

WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN

ADULT MEMBERS

ADDRESS UNKNOWN

MINORS

Isleta Pueblo Adult members whose judgment

per capita share of the Isleta Pueblo Land

Claims Settlement funds, is held and whose

whereabouts is unknown as of September 15,

2009.

Isleta Pueblo members with an IIM whose address is

not current or is unknown as of September 14, 2009.

Last Name

First Name

Abeita

Joseph

Abeyta

Josefina

Bogdanovich Frances

Carpio

Pedro

Chavez

Betty

Chavez

Flora

Chavez

Juan

Chewiwi

Jose

Chewiwi

Juan

Collins

Michael

Correo

Mandy

Jiron

Lucas

Jojola

David

Jojola

Patrick

Lucero

Jose

Lucero

Reyes

Lucero

Jose

Lujan

Jose

Marujo

Jim

Oliver

Georgia

Padilla

Marie

Padilla

Valentine

Pargas

Marie

Radford

Daisy

Middle Name

Marcelino

Theresa

Pablo

Domingo

Ricardo

Jiron

Lee

Marie

Joseph

Taylor

Garrett

Rey

Seferino

Manuel

Wayne

Maria Dolores

Prudencia

Vicentita Frances

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor:

Beverly Piro

Published By:

Valencia Express

Last Name

First Name

Abeita

Anzara

Armenta

Becenti

Chewiwi

Cloud

Cuestas

Dixon

Espinoza Jr.

Garcia

Jaramillo Jr.

Jiron

Jiron Jr.

Johnson

Jojola

Juancho

Lucero

Maestas

Montoya-Jojola Jr.

Olguin

Tenorio

Tenorio-Abeita

Valdez

Velardez-Tenorio

Middle Name

Darren

Phyllis

Ryan

Terrence

Shawn

Adelene

Alieas

Marcheyelle

Thomas

Dawn

Jordan

Ray

Lillian

Carl

Cheryl

Kristy

Phylicia

Steven

Douglas

John

Calvin

Elizabeth

Taney

Travis

Joseph

Larissa

Feliciano

Jesse

Andrew

Trinity

Chelsea

Mariah

Tracee

Cody

Abrianna

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ISLETA ELDERLY CENTER NEWS

The Isleta Elderly Center has completed

the long-awaited program assessment

with the State Area Agency on Aging,

and the outcome was positive. The state

assessed our program on over 200 areas

of service and practices which resulted in

7 findings. I would like to thank the staff,

all our volunteers, Housing Department,

and Tribal Council for helping in one or

more of the following areas: cleaning of our

facility, painting our facility, renovations,

establishing program processes and

systems, and the development of policies.

Here are some of the facility changes made

at our center:

Isleta Pueblo News

Administrative Assistant Office

October 2009

Our staff with 7 out of 37 Alabama

Coushatta Tribal members

visiting NM Tribes

The Elderly Center will now have the

time to focus on program services and

client recruitment. As a matter of fact,

the Management Team and the Advisory

Board are currently involved in a project

to enhance daily center activities. Two

Senior Center tours are planned to gain

knowledge of activities and services that

we may to replicate. We recently visited the

Bear Canyon Senior Center in Albuquerque

managed by Kathy Black (former Isleta

Elderly Center Director).

Repainted the Entrance

Home Services Manager Office

The elders have been on many trips over

the last two months and I was lucky to have

accompanied them to the zoo, the Laguna

Feast, and the State Fair. It is amazing

how strong some of our elders are. I had a

difficult time keeping up with them!! I was

communicating with a representative of the

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe from Texas. They

were in the neighborhood and joined all of

the elders at the fair on Senior's Day. It was

very enjoyable, but as we always say, Indian

Village isn't quite what we remember from

the past. Nonetheless, we had a great time.

New Reception Area

Dining room renovation

Hopi Dancers at the State Fair

Bear Canyon Sr. Center Quilting Club

Bear Canyon Activities Room

Next month in October, we are scheduled

to visit the Zuni Pueblo Senior Center. We

have also started to engage in discussions

at our General Meetings held monthly. This

month the elders voiced that if possible they

would like to take field trips to an apple

orchard, the Pumpkin Patch, and take the

RailRunner to Santa Fe and visit the new

History Museum.

We talked about lack of space for holding

daily activities such as sewing projects, but

also offered some possible solutions.

New doors and carpet in hallway

Special Appearance for the Ladies (guess

who?)

It is very important to reach out to our

elders that are homebound and offer a

October 2009

variety of activities that will bring them to

our center. After all, socializing is a very

important healing tool for all of us.

If we are not well physically we get our

strength to face another day when someone

tells us to be strong. If we are sad it helps

to talk to someone we trust. If we are lonely

it helps if we are with others. We want to

create a fun, safe and healthy environment

for all of our elders.

To make many of these things happen we

are going to rely heavily on volunteers. If

you have even one hour to drop by and visit

our elders attending Adult Day Care, or if

you want to demonstrate your talents, or

participate in projects, please contact us.

These are your elders, these are our elders

and they appreciate simple things like a

hug or a hand shake.

Isleta Pueblo News

Currently, the following job opportunities

are available at the Elderly Center.

• Senior Companionship positionscall Patricia Lucero 869-6661

o 50+ years of age

o 20 hours / week

• National Indian Council on Aging call

our

center

869-6661

for

application

o 55+ years of age

o Part time or full time

• Adult Day Care Program Assistant,

to apply call Tribal HR Office (8693111)

o 18+ years of age

o 6 hrs/day

In 2002, the U.S. officially proclaimed the years 2002-2011 as

National Bone and Joint Decade Week to raise awareness and

research dollars for prevention, education and treatment of

musculoskeletal conditions.

Bone and joint disorders are the leading cause of disability in

the U.S. and are the number one reason people visit a doctor.

More than one in four Americans need medical attention for

this condition. For nearly one in two Americans over the age

of 18, and for many children, movement is restricted by a

musculoskeletal disorder — arthritis, back pain, fracture,

osteoporosis, or sports trauma. 40% of women over age 50 are

expected to suffer a minimum of one osteoporotic fracture in

their lifetime. Worldwide, musculoskeletal conditions are the

most common cause of long-term pain and physical disability...

....an issue that is only intensifying as the population ages!

Come JOIN THE PB & J (no, not talking peanut butter & jelly!)....

PROTECT YOUR BONES & JOINTS MOVEMENT!!!"

Think about it....if the bones and joints in your body are strong

and flexible, they move smoothly. And that means life can be fun

and appreciated fully!

KNOW THE BONE BASICS!!!! Follow these steps to build

stronger bones and reduce your risk of osteoporosis (fragile,

breakable bones):

Be Active

Do weight-bearing and cardiovascular activities most days

of the week.

Own Your Diet

Have 8 ounces of milk OR yogurt OR 1 1/2 ounces of cheese

(ideally all low fat), 3 times a day.

Nourish Your Bones

There's no better source than dairy foods which provide needed

bone-building nutrients (calcium, Vitamin D, magnesium,

phosphorus, potassium and protein).

Encourage Others

Be a role model by setting a good example! Children follow

the lead of family members.

(http://www.usbjd.org; http://www. medicalnewsinc.com/news.

php?viewStory=246; http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines;

National Dairy Council; National Osteoporosis Foundation)

For questions or more information, contact:

Terri P. Elisberg, RD, LD, CDE

Nutritionist, Diabetes Prevention Programs

Pueblo of Isleta Health Center 869-4093

To everyone out there, please come by and

see more of the renovations we have made,

and join us for lunch anytime.

Rita Jojola-Dorame,

Isleta Elderly Center Director

Diabetes and Obesity Prevention

Community Committee Meeting

October 26. 2009

6:00 PM

Iselta Health Center

869-4595

Hope everyone had a great feast day.

From the Elderly Center, thank you to the

Families that hosted this year's feast days!!

May the spirits grant you long life...

OCTOBER 12th — 20th IS BONE AND JOINT

DECADE NATIONAL ACTION WEEK

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RSVP by October 23, 2009

NOTICE FOR ISLETA

HEALTH CENTER PATIENTS:

The Isleta Health Center Pharmacy department

is requesting your insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare

information so we can bill your insurance company.

This will help us serve you better and help us provide

the best medicines.

You will not be responsible for any co-pays and you

will not be billed for any balances that the insurance

company does not pay for.

PLEASE GIVE YOUR

INSURANCE, MEDICAID OR MEDICARE CARD

TO THE ISLETA PHARMACY DEPARTMENT!

WIC NOTES

The New WIC Foods

Hello WIC Participants,

We are excited about the new healthier WIC food package.

Depending on when your next WIC appointment is scheduled,

you will be getting the new foods either in October, November, or

December. If you are unsure of when your next appointment is, just

look at the top of your WIC check or call our office.

Regardless of when your next WIC appointment is, expect to be at

our office for 45 minutes to 1 hour. That may seem like a long time,

however, there is a lot of new information you will need to know.

Please keep your scheduled appointment. If you come in as a

walk-in you will have to wait to be seen. This will be in addition

to the 45 minute to 1 hour appointment time. If you cannot keep

your appointment please call our office and we will be happy to

reschedule.

Thank you for your cooperation, Your WIC Staff 924-3180

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

Sh'eh Wheef Law Offices, P.C.

Located at 400 Tribal Road 90

Is now providing notary public services.

Acknowledgements, Jurats, and Copy Certifications

Prices:

$1.00 - Elderly and Disabled

$5.00 - all others

Contact person:

Danette Gabaldon

Sh'eh Wheef Law Offices, P.C.

(505) 869-3836

E-mail: dangabaldon©live.corn

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2009

Parks & Recreation

September 2009 was one of our slowest

participated months as far as our youth were

concerned. History at the New Rec Center

for September has been like that over the

past several years. Some parent's comments

have been that they want their children

concentrating a little more on their school

studies and Cross Country, which we strongly

agree with. Participation started slowly when

the Pueblo Feast Days were going on and

continued into the time that the State Fair was

going on. Regardless, those children who did

participate were treated to a trip to the State

Fair, along with having their Arts/Crafts from

our program displayed at the New Mexico State

Fair, and to a couple of Movies on early release

day Wednesdays. Incidentally, the Nanas will

assist the children with their homework prior

Phillip Sangre Cross

to engaging in Arts/Crafts activities. We too,

Country and Craft

agree with many of the parents and want

Participant

our children to do well and succeed. Pictured

are ieveral of our children (Phillip Sangre, Marissa Chavez, and Marissa

Weldon) who participate in the Isleta Cross Country program, which is

coached by volunteer parents and assisted by the Recreation program

(Roberta Chavarillo) with rides to practice and to their weekly meets on

Saturdays. Pictured above them are several of the children (Cody Morris,

Phillip Sangre, Sara Roybal, and Michael King Jr.) who went to the State

Fair with our after-school program on September 16, 2009.

Red Ribbon Relay Run

As part of the New Mexico State Fair, we

the Pueblo of Isleta Parks & Recreation

Department, once again participated in

the Red Ribbon Relay Run from Bernardo

New Mexico to Isleta Pueblo and then to

the Bataan Park in Albuquerque and then

eventually to the Indian Village at the

New Mexico State Fair on "Indian Day".

All in honor of promoting a healthier life

style and strengthening ourselves in a

complete circle: mentally, emotionally,

physically, spiritually and socially.

Pictured are many action pictures of our

participants who braved the elements and

completed the run to the Indian Village

at the State Fair on September 18, 2009.

Congratulations.

Cody Morris, Phillip Sangre, Sara Roybal

and Michael King Jr.

Marissa Chavez

Marissa Welden

October 2009

Isleta Pueblo News

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Archery

Although the Annual Archery 3-D Shoot was reported in last

month’s newsletter, I chose to bring it to the forefront once

again because of last month’s many request from Pueblo

residents inquiring on how to get their children involved in

future teams and events. Also, many of the pictures that are

featured in this newsletter were misplaced and not available

last month. For those parents wishing to get their children

to participate in future events and Club program, they must

contact Club President Paul Jiron or by calling the New

Rec Center at 869-8557. Pictured below are Club President

Paul Jiron, and club member and volunteer Melvin Lucero

displaying many of the trophies that were given

as prizes for the annual shoot held at the Isleta

Lakes Forest by the Rio Grande River on Pueblo

property. Above them is a picture of several of

the participants who commented so much about

the beautiful natural setting we had for this 3-D

Shoot. Next to them is a picture of Club member

and volunteer Amanda Jiron compiling all of

the scores as they were coming in. Once again,

a Big Thanks to Club President Paul Jiron and

all your volunteers who make this program a

reality for all to enjoy.

Halloween Party

With the start of October the mood at the Rec Center

now starts to focus on the International Balloon

Fiesta in Albuquerque and our annual Halloween

Party Extravaganza (Friday, October 23, 2009) that

will be hosted by the Rec. Center and assisted by

just about every department on the Pueblo of Isleta.

Events Coordinator Kimberly Chiwewe, assisted by

Marcelina Anderson, report that the initial general

meeting with those interested departments was very

informative and well attended. The committee, as a

whole, voted to have the annual party on Friday,

October 23, 2009. Incidentally, this is one of the most

attended events on the Pueblo of Isleta bringing both

adults and children to the New Rec center for this

outstanding event. Once again, the event will feature

a costume contest for all ages from the very smallest

to the adults and Senior Citizens and a humongous

Cakewalk that has many of our pueblo residents

taking home some of their favorite pies and cakes.

Also, a contest for the best most original booth setup and activity will once again be awarded to that

deserving department. Like always, it promises to

be one fantastic event. Please don't miss it.

Park Management

The Park Management staff continues to make

beautiful strides towards the completion of the park

in the Mouse-town neighborhood. Although we were

hoping to finish and dedicate the park by Veteran’s

Day of this year, realistically it will probably be

by Memorial Day of 2010. Our slow down was due

to the need to build a ponding or holding area for

floodwaters, and the late ordering of the playground

equipment that recently got installed. All of this

coupled with not having too much time in this year’s

growing season will make it next to impossible to

finish this year. Remember, we seed all of our parks

which take a little more time, but in the long run

become a much better structure of playing field then

sod. For those of you children getting a little antsy

for wanting to use the beautiful playground structure

recently erected, please bear with us knowing the

park is still closed and dangerous for anyone to use

until its completion.

LOS LUNAS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL

We, the parents, family and friends would like to recognize and

congratulate the Los Lunas boys who are on the football team:

• Nicholas Trujillo

• Adam Waseta

• Justin Yalcht

• Ryan Abeita

• Maichael Abeita

• Timothy Reid

• Toshi Herrera

The team is now 4-0 and are getting ready for their next win

against Rio Rancho Middle School on October 8 at Los Lunas

High School. Come out to the game and support your team.

"We the parents, family and friends are very proud of all you

boys. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Go Tigers!!!!

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Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hello Everyone from YOUR Library!

September has been a month of Reading

and Fun. The feast days and Labor Day

have passed; meanwhile, we have done so

many activities.

The library started off September with a

wonderful spokesperson in Desiree Sanchez,

who talked to the children about Peer

Pressure from her own personal experience.

Good job, Desiree, you had everyone’s

attention and your rice crispy treats were a

smash hit among the many listeners.

We want to say Congratulations to Christina

Lujan and our very own wonderful boss,

Nathaniel Lujan, who are parents to baby

boy Korbin James Lujan, who was born on

September 11, 2009. Korbin is the little

brother to Layne Lujan and the second child

to both Mr. and Mrs. Lujan. We wish them

all the joy and happiness.

The New Mexico State Fair has come and

gone and the library hosted a little program

of what you would see at the State Fair. The

Pueblo Fair started on September 14th and

consisted of an Art Contest and a pie-eating

contest. There were numerous entries for

the art contest and, might I say, they were

all beautiful and creative which made the

judging very difficult. In the end, first place

went to Briana Jojola, daughter of Marie

Jojola; second place went to Clarise Jojola,

daughter of Jean Gonzales; and third place

to Jonelle Jiron, daughter of Juana Jiron.

The three winners received $10 gift cards to

Barnes and Noble.

October 2009

there were many eager participants and

just as much spectators to watch and cheer

their “heroes” on to victory. The contest

had three divisions: a little kid division, a

middle age division, and an adult division.

Bradi Lucero was victorious for the little kid

division, as was Jonelle Jiron for the middle

age division, and both Samuel Abeita and

Chelmarye Casiquito tied for first place in the

adult division. The winners were recipients

of gift cards to Barnes and Noble, Sports

Authority, and Hastings Entertainment.

This was by far the loudest program ever

held by the library; children were cheering

and screaming for the parents to win. Ah,

this was very fun to witness. Thank you

to all who participated in the pie-eating

contest.

We like to say Thank You to our judges for

Desiree Sanchez & students during the Peer taking the time to help make this program

Pressure Presentation.

a fun and memorable event for the youth.

Our judges were randomly selected from

We hope all the parents enjoyed their

our daily patron visitors on the evening of

evening alone without their kids on our

September 21st. They were: Jerilyn Lucero,

Parent Night. The Isleta Pueblo Library

Michelle Jiron, Michael and Melanie Lente,

held a Parents Night out on September

Ulysses Abeita, Kathleen Yeppa, Caroline

10th. We had twenty participants and many

Dailey, Charlie Malizia and his girlfriend.

happy parents who enjoyed an evening to

The lucky winners of the Pie Eating

themselves to do whatever, such as going The much anticipated pie-eating contest took

Contest. Left to Right: Samuel Abeita,

out to dinner or staying at home without place on September 16th, which was held

Jonelle Jiron, Chelmarye Casiquito, &

the little ones. The children did activities outside in front of the library (for accident

Bradi Lucero.

like bead work, while Shadi Sangre showed purposes ). As you would imagine,

us all how to make fashion bracelets. After

making bracelets, the kiddos painted nice

pictures then made a gooey snack called

“Worms in mud!” The snack was made up

of crushed Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding,

and gummy worms. For dinner we served

them pizza, breadsticks, and juice. We

also had homemade cup cakes brought in

by Leslie Jaramillo, to celebrate her son,

Nicolas Jaramillo’s birthday. Thank you,

Leslie! We played a game of bingo and our

winners were Kendra Edaakie and Iris

Lujan. Before the children went back to their

parents, we sang happy birthday to Nicolas

and had a drawing for prizes. Due to our

many requests, we have planned another

A few of the youth participants of the pie-eating contest.

Parents Night out on November 5th and a

Baby Night Out on November 17th. Be sure

to sign your child up; space is limited and

only available to the first 20.

Singing Happy Birthday to Nicholas

Jaramillo during Parents Night Out

The adult participants of the pie-eating contest.

October 2009

The After School Homework Program had

their first incentive outing on September

25th to either Golfernoggins or Albuquerque

Indoor Karting with dinner at McDonald’s.

The students had to earn 24 points in order

to be a participant of the trip; points were

earned by doing homework first and/or

reading for 20 minutes. A majority of the

students who met the requirements of being

51 inches tall and being older than the age

of 7, strapped on the driving helmets and

raced in the indoor facility at Albuquerque

Indoor Karting. The other half of students

went to Golfernoggins where they enjoyed

18 holes of miniature golf, snacks, and some

video arcade games. When both groups met

at McDonald’s they could not lower their

voices when explaining to the other group

what they done. This trip would not have

been possible without the generosity of the

Recreation Center and the Department of

Education for letting us use their activity

vans.

Gage Chavez & Bradi Lucero looking for

the golf balls @ Golfernoggins (Stroke

Penalty!)

Alex Edaakie, Harmony Johnson, Deidra

Zuni, Leann Johnson, & Darren Lucero

getting ready to attack the track @ Alb.

Indoor Karting.

Mr. Carlton- McQueen, a fifth grade teacher

at Isleta Elementary, invited his students

and their parents to a Science night at

our library. He wanted to familiarize

the parents with all the library had to

offer, such as programs, book collections,

computers, and a good place to do homework

and read. He had a great turnout with most

of his students and parents showing up.

They did questionnaires to find out about

different people. Mr. C-M had cool pictures

of his students in different bodies and the

students showed us all how to sing songs

called There’s Only One Of You and Johnny

B Goode. Everyone had a good time as it

was both educational and fun. We are glad

to see the teachers coming over to make use

of their library and plan on working with

other teachers, as well.

Isleta Pueblo News

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Ballroom. Your support is greatly

appreciated by the tribal libraries of

Acoma, Isleta, Laguna, Jemez, Pojoaque,

San Ildefonso, and other tribes. The Dirt

Road Band will be performing at the Dance

held after the live auction.

Mr. McQueen, fifth grade class, &

parents @ the library.

By the time you read this newsletter our,

“All About You!” program will have passed.

That’s alright! We hope you were able to

come by the library on October 1st to be

pampered with a chair massages. The

Library hosted the ultimate party by having

different vendors such as Avon, Mary Kay,

The Pampered Chef, and Tupperware.

This was the perfect opportunity for our

community vendors to get additional

business in this tough economic time. The

program also gave community members

the opportunity to earn some extra money

in the form of becoming a representative

for the vendors present at the program.

So, it was more than getting a new look for

the upcoming holidays. Door prizes were

donated by the vendors and hopefully you

were one of the lucky winners.

With October now upon us, it usually

means it’s time for the famous New Mexico

International Balloon Fiesta. The library

will be conducting a week-long program

dedicated to the Balloon Fiesta in the form

of 4 different activities throughout the week

of October 5th – 8th. On the Friday, October

9th the library will be taking a group of

20 community members who attended 3

of the 4 activities to the Special Shapes

Balloon Glow. Parents, if you participate

with your child/children in the week long

balloon activities, you will also be eligible

to go the balloon glow trip. Activities will

consist of making tie dye t-shirts to wear

at the Glow, paper mache’ hot air balloons,

sand paintings, and making special shape

sun catchers. Transportation and dinner

will be provided by the library. The Elders

Center has been gracious enough to lend

us their 30 passenger bus for the event.

For more information about the program,

please contact the library at 505.869.8119.

Don’t forget our library is still part of the

Tribal Libraries Fundraising Committee

and our event is on Saturday, October 10th,

2009 at the Route 66 Casino Hotel Grand

The ever popular children’s book, “Where

the Wild Things Are” will finally be released

in theaters on October 16th and the library

has devoted an entire week to the book now

turned major motion film. Starting October

12 thru the 15th, the library will be hosting

a series of activities based on the book, such

as the reading of the book, creating skits

(mini play), and creating their very own

personal monsters for their own keepsake.

Like the Balloon Fiesta program, 20

participants who attend 3 of the 4 activities

will be given the opportunity to attend

the film on opening night and will receive

their very own copy of the book provided

by Borders Bookseller. Again, this event is

open to all ages including parents, uncles,

aunts, and cousins. Dinner will also be

provided by the library, so be sure to mark

your calendars.

Since we are on the subject of popular

books made into movies, let it be known

that the second installment of the Twilight

Saga, New Moon will be released in

theaters on Friday, November 20th. The

library will take the first 20 students in

the After School Homework Program who

achieve the “X” amount of points to opening

night. This incentive program will start on

October 19th. If “twitter patted” vampires

are not of any interest to you, then there

will be an alternative film to watch which

will be Planet 51. Planet 51 is a animated

film made by the producers of Shrek and

is about astronauts who land on another

planet and are considered to be the “Aliens”

to the inhabitants of the planet. It’s a nice

little twist of events which children of all

ages should enjoy.

Halloween is just around the corner and,

of course, that means the annual carnival

at Isleta Recreation. We are always excited

and enjoy putting together a fun booth that

everyone will enjoy and have a great time

at. We have been coming up with some great

ideas and are ready to show you our secret

booth. Be sure to stop by. We will have some

fun games and great prizes. Hope to see you

there and be sure to wear your costumes.

Have a happy and safe Halloween.

Last but not least, during the last week

of October the library will be making

Halloween themed snacks at the library.

Each library staff employee is searching for

something gross and scary, yet delicious to

eat. So, if you think you have the stomach

muscles to hold down some interesting

snacks then feel free to stop on by.

The Pueblo of Isleta Public Library hours

are:

8 AM – 8 PM, Monday thru Thursday

8 AM – 4:30 PM, on Friday

The library can be reached by:

Phone at 505.869.8119

Fax at 505.869.7690

Email at poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Isleta Pueblo News

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October 2009

Congratulations to the Isleta Boxing Club on their

successful return from Garden City, Kansas.

Two years in the making, the Isleta Boxing Club

made an impressive showing at the "Boxing in

the Garden" amateur boxing show in Kansas.

The Isleta Boxing Club led by coaches Judge

Anthony J. Abeita and Isleta Police Officer

Timothy Zuni were victorious in capturing the

Best Team Trophy award for the second year

in a row. The boxing club managed by Truancy

Director Margaret Abeita is the first of its kind

for our pueblo, and serves as an outlet for our

young people to learn Olympic style boxing.

Since the club’s development, it has produced

3 State Silver Gloves Champions, 3 State

Junior Olympic Champions, and 4 National

Native American Boxing Champions.

The program is funded by the Isleta Truancy

Department and allows youths to engage in a

positive, yet competitive sport as an alternative

to negative influences in our community.

Members of the team range from 8 years old

and up, and many of the boxers compete both

locally and nationwide. Students of the boxing

team must in lieu of training, maintain a C+

grade average, remain drug and alcohol free,

have no unexcused absences from school, or

have no negative contacts with law enforcement officials in order to remain on the team.

Current members of the team include Jimmie Perez, Santiago Tewahaftewa, Rae Anne Abeita, Francisco Tewahaftewa, "Smooth"

Cruz Abeita, Andrew Abeita, Dawn Chewiwi, Devon Jojola, and Seferino Jojola. When asked how they feel about coaching for the

boxing club, Coach Abeita says, "Watch us, support us, but don't stand in our way as we make the journey towards Olympic Gold,

Isleta will have a fine champion someday soon." Coach Zuni responds, "I'm honored to be a coach for this team, the courage, discipline

and dedication displayed in our young fighters is what’s best in our community."

Special thanks to this year’s sponsors Isleta Tribal Court, Isleta Truancy Department, Isleta Police Department, Native Alien

Smokeshop, Leno's, Zuni's Smoke Shop, Chiwewe's Smokeshop, Kimo Construction, Sopa’s Restaurant, and Benny's Restaurant.

Once again, thank you for your support in the athletic excellence in our native children.

Los Lunas High School and Valencia High School

2009 2010 Important Information and Dates

LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TEAM

School Phone 865-4646

• Principal

• Ass't Principal

• Activity Director

Counselors

• Natalie Saiz

• Ashley Castillo

• Jamie Wilson

• Etta Cavalier

• Ben Analla

Mr. Dan Padilla

Mr. Andrew Saiz

Mr. Leroy Baca

Ms Leslie Gurule

Ms. Pam Davis

Seniors

Sophmores

Juniors

Freshmen

Seniors

Ext. 2620

Juniors

Ext. 2105

Sophmores Ext. 2510

Freshmen

Ext. 2203

Title VII Indian Education...@ VHS

Monday/Wednesday...Ext. 2603

NATIVE AMERICAN CLUBS

A - E Ext. 259

F - L Ext. 264

M - Q Ext. 263

R - Z Ext. 260

Title VII Indian Education...@ LLHS on

Tues/Thurs/Fri...Ext. 272

VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TEAM

School Phone 565-8755

• Principal

• Ass't Principal

• Activity Director

Counselors...

• Jason Scriver

• Margo Rivera

• Teresa Garde

• Peter Scherer

• Ben Analla

Mr. Mario Zuniga

Ms. Brenda Chavez

Mr. Jasper Matthews

Mrs. Kathy Hines

Mr. Kelly Lee

Seniors

Freshmen

Sophmores

Juniors

Ext. 3212

Valencia High School

Sponsor

Ms. Gretchen Hannum

Los Lunas High School

Sponsor

Ben Analla

Student Report Cards will be issued on:

• Sept. 18

Feb. 11

• Oct. 20

Mar. 23

• Nov. 20

Apr. 26

• Jan. 11

May 28

After School Tutoring Services are Available at Isleta Pueblo

JOM Program. For info call 924-3189.

For any further information on Los Lunas or Valencia High

School, call Ben Analla at one of the above numbers.

October 2009

Isleta Pueblo News

NEED A JOB?

The U.S. Census is currently

testing in Isleta Pueblo!

• Starting Pay: $12.75 Per Hour

• Paid Training

• Mileage Reimbursement, .55 cents per

mile

• Get Paid Weekly

• Work Within Your Community

Positions Testing For:

Census Takers (Enumerators)

Office positions in Albuquerque

Testing Session Being Conducted On:

Date: Every Monday

Time: 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM

Location: Isleta Recreation Center

Required ID (2 forms): Valid Photo ID (issued

by state, tribal or federal govt.) and Social

Security Card, Birth Certificate or Tribal CIB.

Copy of DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference.

PLEASE ALLOW 2 HRS AT

THE TESTING SESSION

(Application process and a 30-minute basic

skills test to be administered.)

Practice test booklets are available prior

to attending the Census testing session.

Call toll-free at 1-866-861-2010.

www.2010censusjobs.gov

Do something good for YOUR community...

It's in YOUR HANDS!

Be a part of the 2010 Census team!

The U.S. Census Bureau is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

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2010 CENSUS: IT'S IN OUR HANDS

What Tribal Leaders Need to Know

In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will define who we are as a nation with the decennial census

population count. It is vital that the 2010 Census have an accurate count of our tribal nations and

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities. Achieving a complete and accurate

2010 Census is in our hands.

The Census: A Snapshot

The U.S. Constitution requires a national census every 10 years.

The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States: on tribal lands, the 50 states,

Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern

Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. This includes citizens and noncitizens of all ages, tribes,

races, and ethnic groups.

The 2010 Census will create hundreds of thousands of temporary jobs across the nation.

It's in Our Hands: Your Participation in the 2010 Census Matters

Every year, more than $300 billion in federal and state funds are allocated to tribes and states and

communities based on census data. That's more than $3 trillion over a 10-year period.

Census data guide local decision makers in important community and tribal planning efforts,

including decisions such as where to build child-care facilities, community centers, roads, and

schools.

Tribal governments and planners rely on census data to determine where there is a need for

social services. Federal and state agencies also use census data to determine vital funding for

tribal development programs, education, and health-care services.

Completing the 2010 Census Questionnaire: Simple and Safe

The 2010 Census questionnaire asks only a few simple questions of each person — name,

relationship, gender, age, and date of birth, race (and within the race question, your enrolled or

principle tribe), and whether the respondent owns or rents his or her home. This simple, short

questionnaire takes just a few minutes to complete and return by mail or to a census taker.

Your responses are protected by law and strictly confidential. All census workers, including tribal

members working for the Census Bureau, take an oath for life to protect the confidentiality of

census responses. Violation would result in a jail term of up to five years, and/or a fine of up to

$250,000. By law (Title 13, U.S. Code), the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's answers

with anyone, including the tribal government, tribal programs, or any other tribal, federal or state

entity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should Tribal Members Participate In The 2010 Census?

The 2010 Census will shape the future of your tribal community, define your voice in Congress and

impact economic development and other opportunities for your tribal citizens. Federal and state

agencies depend on census data to determine funding allocations for tribal programs. Census

data can assist tribal leaders in their planning decisions about economic development projects and

community service programs. Many researchers, the media and others use census data. Full tribal

participation ensures that these data accurately portray the AIAN population. Census data are the

official data used for U.S. population counts. Congress and other federal decision makers refer to

census data when making political decisions.

Why Is Working In Partnership With Tribal Governments So Important To The 2010

Census?

The Census Bureau acknowledges its government-to-government relationship with the 561

federally-recognized tribal governments. Our commitment to work in partnership with American

Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations includes working with state-recognized tribes, urban

and rural Indian centers and AIAN organizations.

In the past there have been challenges in obtaining a full accounting of the AIAN population on

tribal lands and in urban and rural areas. The U.S. Census Bureau's mandate is to provide a

complete count of everyone living in America. This must include an accurate count of AIAN people

wherever they live.

What Can Tribal Leaders Do?

•

Issue a resolution in support of the 2010 Census.

•

Identify concerns and partner with Census Bureau Regional Office.

•

Appoint a Tribal Government Liaison to work with the Census Bureau.

2010 Census Time Line: Key Dates

WANTED:

JUNK CARS

Will Pay Cash

Call Pat Jojola

@ 452-7980

Fall 2008

Recruitment beguns for census workers to conduct early

census operations.

Spring 2009

Census employees go door to door to update our address lists

nationwide

Fall 2009

Recruitment begins for census takers for peak workload in 2010.

February-March 2010

Census questionnaires are mailed or delivered to

households.

March- June 2010

Enumerators visit households and collect information for

areas participating in updated enumerate operations.

April 1, 2010

Census Day

December 2010

Census Bureau delivers population counts to the

President for apportionment.

March 2011

Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to

states.

For more information about the 2010 Census, please go to www.census.gov/2010census>

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2009

FLU NEWS UPDATE

Isleta Health Center, David Antle

Flu season is arriving a little early this year, with lots of media

coverage on H1N1. On average, every year 5-20% of the U.S.

population gets the seasonal flu. For most, the flu is uncomfortable

and annoying, but still is a relatively minor illness. Symptoms can

include fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, runny or

stuffy nose, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Most

people recover in a few days, but approximately 36,000 die from

season flu each year in the U.S. This year, with the appearance

of the H1N1 strain, there is a heightened concern.

Flu, including the H1N1 variety, is transmitted through the

respiratory system via small particle aerosols and direct contact.

Unfortunately, an individual can infect someone one day before

symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick. Since the

virus is often introduced to one's body by a contaminated hand,

frequent and thorough hand-washing (at least 20 seconds with

warm water and soap) is highly recommended. Cleaning hard

surfaces with disinfectant, particularly counter tops, telephones

and doorknobs, can also help to minimize your chances of coming

into contact with the virus.

If you do develop symptoms, it is important to follow basic

hygiene when coughing — cough into your elbow or into a tissue,

not toward another person. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay

home until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without

fever-reducing medicines) and/or limit your travel to public places

where others may become exposed to the virus.

Although most media attention is on H1N1, and most flu cases

this season will be H1N1, it is still recommended that people

receive both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine.

Seasonal flu shots for adults and children are currently available

at the Isleta Health Center (869-3200). The priority groups for

seasonal flu vaccine are:

♦ Children 6 months through 18 years

♦ Pregnant women

♦ People 50 years of age and older

♦ People with certain chronic medical conditions

♦ People who live in nursing homes or institutional

settings

♦ Household contacts of persons at high risk for

complications from the flu

♦ Household contacts or out-of-home caregivers of

children less than 6 months of age

♦ Healthcare workers

However, the clinic has a sufficient supply of seasonal flu vaccine

to accommodate even those not in a priority group.

H1N1 vaccine is not expected until mid-October and the entire

allotment will arrive over several weeks, or months. The priority

groups for H1N1 vaccine are:

♦ all people 6 months through 24 years of age

♦ people who live with or care for children younger than 6

months of age

♦ all pregnant women

♦ health care and emergency medical personnel

♦ people aged 25 through 64 years of age who

have health conditions associated with higher risk of

medical complications from influenza

The priorities will be adhered to until it is clear how many courses

we will receive. Unlike seasonal flu, persons 65 and older are

generally not at high risk.

The Isleta Health Services Department has been preparing

for this flu season for several months. Staff are familiar with

recommended prevention practices and treatment. Although we

have had no confirmed cases yet, there have been suspect cases

which have resolved without complications. We will certainly see

many cases over the coming months. Antiviral medication is on

hand for treatment, as indicated. There has been, and continues

to be, frequent communication with the State Health Department,

Indian Health Service and CDC and a surveillance plan is in

place to quickly identify outbreaks and hospitalizations. There

are also contingency plans if a heavy, local outbreak occurs.

We have also been working with Headstart and Isleta Elementary

School to promote hygiene practices for students and staff.

Parents should also reinforce hygiene practices at home. Schools

and other facilities will make their own decisions on any need for

closure.

Not Feeling Well

1. Call Nurse Advice Line 1-877-725-2552

2. Follow Recommendations of Nurse

a. If he/she recommends you see a

physician within a time span and

the clinic is not open during

that time and you do

not have other insurance

coverage which requires you

to go somewhere else, go to NM

Quick Care and present your Tribal ID.

b. If he/she recommends you see a physician

within a time span that the clinic is open,

then go to the clinic.

3. Contact the Contract Health (CHS) office

(869-4488) within 72 Hours

If you do not follow these 3 requirements,

you may be held Financially Responsible

for any charges incurred at Quick Care.

Quick Care

Located: 1400 Main Street,Suite D in

Los Lunas at the intersection of

Main Street and Los Cerritos

in the shopping center behind Quizno’s.

Open: Monday through Friday until 9pm and

Saturday & Sundays 10am -6pm

Need: Pueblo Census ID Card, which

shows "I" Number (Financial Assistance

can only be

provided to enrolled tribal members

and their Native American

[minor] children and spouses.)

QUICK CARE is an URGENT CARE Service

and should not be used

for routine medical needs; it is not an

emergency room.If the Nurse Advice Line

recommends you go to an emergency room, then

do so and report it to Contract Health within 72

hours. Individuals with insurance coverage should

follow the rules of their coverage and may not be

eligible for this Quick Care service.

October 2009

Isleta Pueblo News

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Cholesterol Level

This is a wake-up call to make sure you know your cholesterol level

and how to keep it under control, without medication if possible!

Cholesterol is the fatty substance in blood that can build up in the

arteries that feed the heart and brain. This increases the risk of

heart attack and strokes, yet you can make some healthy lifestyle

changes to lessen that risk. It's not enough to know just what

your total cholesterol number is (goal: less than 200 mg/dl). Your

cholesterol is made up of two kinds:

►LDL ("bad") because it deposits cholesterol in the arteries

(goal: less than 100 mg/dl and less than 70 mg/dl for people

with heart disease or other risk factors

►HDL ("good") helps remove "bad cholesterol" from arteries to

prevent blockage (goal: greater than 50 mg/dl for women and

greater than 40 mg/dl for men)

With this in mind, your heart-smart goal is obvious: maintain high

levels of HDLs and low levels of LDLs. But how do you do this?

To increase HDL cholesterol.....

►Stay physically active (at least 30 minutes most days of the

week)

►Aim for a healthier weight

►Include Omega-3 fatty acids such as found in fatty fish twice

a week

►If you smoke, quit!

To decrease LDL cholesterol.....

►Reduce your fat intake, especially saturated animal fats from

meats, whole milk, cheese, egg yolks, lard, butter, shortening

►Substitute with unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated

vegetable sources from olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados

(caution: too much may cause weight gain)

►Eat less trans fatty acids found in margarine, crackers, cakes,

cookies, etc

►Eat more soluble fiber: oats, barley, dried beans/lentils,

vegetables, fruits

For more information, contact: Terri P. Elisberg, RD/Nutritionist,

Isleta Diabetes Prevention Programs 869-4093

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8 Main Diseases That Are Prevented By Childhood Vaccines.

Please get your child vaccinated so that they do not get sick from these diseases:

1.DIPHTHERIA

• Can get it from contact with an

infected person

• Signs and Symptoms include a

thick covering in the back of the

throat that can make it hard to

breathe.

• Can lead to breathing problems,

heart failure and death.

2.PERTUSSIS (whooping cough)

• Can get it from contact with an

infected person

• Signs and Symptoms include

violent coughing spells that can last

for weeks that can make it hard for

an infant to eat, drink or breathe.

• Can lead to pneumonia, seizures

(jerking and staring spells), brain

damage and death

3.HIB (Haemophilus Influenzae type b)

• Can get if from contact with an

infected person

• There may be no signs or symptoms

in mild cases

• Can lead to Meningitis (infection

of brain and spinal cord coverings);

pneumonia; infections of blood, joints,

bones, and coverings of the heart;

brain damage, deafness and death

4.POLIO

• Can get it from close contact with

infected person

• Signs and Symptoms can include a

cold-like illness, or there may be no

signs or symptoms at all

• Can lead to paralysis or death

5.PNEUMOCOCCAL

• Can get it from contact with

infected person

• Signs and Symptoms include fever,

chills, cough and chest pain

• Can lead to meningitis, blood

infections, ear infections, pneumonia,

deafness, brain damage and death

6.TETANUS (lockjaw)

• Can get it from a cut or wound

• Signs and Symptoms include

painful tightening of the muscle,

usually all over the body

• Can lead to stiffness of the jaw,

so that the victim can't open their

mouth or swallow. Leads to death in

1 out of 5 cases.

7.HEPATITIS B

• Can get it from contact with blood

or body fluids of an infected person.

Babies can get it at birth if the

mother is infected, or through a cut

or wound. Adults can get it from

unprotected sex, sharing needles or

other exposure to blood

• Signs and Symptoms include

tiredness, diarrhea and vomiting,

jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) and

pain in muscles, joints or stomach.

• Can lead to liver damage, liver

cancer and death

8.ROTAVIRUS

• Can get it from contact with other

children who are infected

Signs and Symptoms include severe

diarrhea, vomiting and fever

• It can lead to dehydration,

hospitalization and death

CDC Vaccine information statement

9/2008

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

October 2009

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NATIVE WAYS FAMILY PROGRAM by

Isleta Behavioral Health Services

P.O. Box 580

Isleta, NM 87022

(505) 869-5475

Isleta Community Members,

The Native Ways Family Program is a new addition to the many

services Isleta Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) offers to the

members of Isleta Pueblo. On June 12, 2009 IBHS met with Tribal

Court Judges and staff, Truancy and Isleta Social Services to

introduce the parent and child curriculum and brainstorm on how

best to deliver appropriate and culturally relevant services to our

participants.

According to Sanders (2008) family risk factors such as poor

parenting, family conflict and marriage breakdown strongly

influence children's risk of developing various forms of mental

disorders (psychopathology). Specifically, a lack of warm, positive

relationships with parents; insecure attachment; harsh, inflexible,

or inconsistent discipline practices; inadequate supervision of

and involvement with children; marital conflict and breakdown;

and parental psychopathology increase the risk that children will

develop major behavioral and emotional problems (as cited by

Sanders, 2008).

Understanding such risk factors and the pertinent inclusion

of Isleta's language, culture and traditions, IBHS has worked

diligently on providing education focusing on healthy parenting

skills, family wellness and appropriate avenues of communication

from parent to child and vice versa. In addition, IBHS understands

the need for a healthy community for its children to grow up in,

therefore, prevention in the areas of alcohol, non-traditional tobacco

and other drugs are included in both parents and child groups.

So far, the Native Ways Family Program has served and graduated

over 60 parents and children from the Pueblo of Isleta. ANYONE

AND EVERYONE IS WELCOMED TO ATTEND OUR FAMILY

PROGRAM. Each session lasts 8 weeks and is held each

WIC NOTES

WIC will roll out its new food package and its new electronic

card benefits card this fall.

Here is an overview of some of the foods WIC participants will

receive: Whole Grains, Fruit and Vegetables and Infant food.

Fresh, Frozen and Canned

Fruits and Vegetables.

Most fruits and Vegetables are allowed. Here is a list of fruits and

vegetables that are not allowed:

• White potatoes (baking, Russet, Red-skinned, Yukon Gold)

• Fresh herbs and spices

• Purchases on salad bars

• Fruits and vegetable baskets,

• Party fruit/vegetable trays

• Peanuts and other nuts

• Bulk dried beans

• Vegetables used as decorations like gourds, baby pumpkins,

garlic on a string.

Fruit and Vegetable dollar

amounts per month:

Children: $6.00/month

Pregnant, Partially Breastfeeding, and Postpartum Woman: $8.00/

month

Fully Breastfeeding women: $10.00/month

Wednesday consecutively for 2 hours. Dinner is always served

at no cost to the participants. We encourage interested parents,

guardians, aunts, uncles, and grandparents and their children to

your spot.

Here is what past participants stated about the Native Ways

Family Program:

● “It really helped me to know that I

am not the only one who has problems.

● “We were able to talk about our

discipline actions with our kids and

make better house and discipline rules.”

● “I learned how to be a better parent.”

● “I learned a lot from those who are

parents - things I plan to use while

raising my own child.”

● “I thought it was going to be a waste

of my time, but now I say it wasn’t. I

would feel comfortable enough to offer

any help to the people I met.”

● “You made me realize that I’m a

good parent!”

● “I learned to get along with and listen to

my children so that our lives come

together as a family.”

What if my fruit and vegetable (fresh, frozen or canned) go

over the dollar amount allowed on my WIC card?

The checker will let you know if you have gone over the dollar

amount allowed. You will have to remove an item(s) to lower the

total dollar amount to the amount allowed on your WIC card.

After your WIC purchase is finished, you may purchase the item

that was removed with cash, food stamps, or credit card.

If I have more than one family member on WIC will I get a separate

card for everyone? No. There will only be one card for all family

members.

Whole Grain foods.

Many whole grain foods will be allowed:

• Whole Grain Bread- Earth Grains, Mrs. Baird’s, Nature’s Own,

Roman Meal, Oroweat, Pepperidge Farm, Sara Lee

• Corn Tortillas-Any Brand

• Whole Wheat Tortillas-Any Brand

• 100% Brown Rice-Any Brand

• 100% Barley -Any Brand

• 100% Oatmeal-Any Brand (plain, instant or quick)

• Hamburger Buns —Oroweat, Sara Lee, Mrs. Baird’s

• No hotdog buns

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