# Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2019) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3Ad18848b0943c033f ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Volume 14 Issue 8 Isleta Pueblo News Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com August 2019 Governor’s Report Ma ku wam, Greetings to all. I hope that you are all doing well this summer and staying cool. It has been a busy feast season here at Isleta with the Governor’s Feast this past June; the Kateri Feast July 14th, the San Augustinito Feast coming up on August 28th and the Saint Augustine Feast on September 4th. Sponsors for the August 28th feast are Joseph Jojola, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Zuni, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wade and Mr. and Mrs. Val Panteah. Mass will be at 9:00am and meal service will be in the Religious Education Building. Thank you to everyone who has assisted with the feasts recently, especially the Kateri Circle. I encourage you all to continue to support our community events. Also, in preparation for the feast there will be a community clean up on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Please meet at the church by 7:00am. Thank you. and is well attended. I would like to extend a thank you and congratulations to Ruben Lucero and Ramona Montoya who spear headed this event. We look forward to next year’s event. On June 19th, 2019 the Pueblo of Isleta, in support of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, entered two teams for a fundraiser tournament held at Buffalo Thunder. Players on Team 1 were; Paul Jiron Sr., Ray Velardez; Charles Eugene Jojola and LJ Baca. Players on Team 2 were: William Wilson, Jacob Jojola; Calvin Jiron Jr. and Paul Michael Jiron Jr. I am proud to say that Team 2 took first place in the tournament. Let us congratulate them all on their win. The Residence Ordinance was enacted for the safety of our communities and it is important to continue to maintain records and compliance in order to determine who may be a threat to our community and members. The Ordinance was enacted in 2010 and the process began in 2011, with renewal of applications every five years. A resident tribal member is required to sponsor the non-member, requesting permission to reside on Isleta Reservation. If you are a non-tribal member/resident and have never applied for residency or you are uncertain of when you are required to reapply, please contact the Isleta Census and Enrollment department for assistance at 869-9766. Our next community meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Ballroom A, Isleta Resort and Casino. The meeting will start at 9am and will most likely end around noon. I hope to see you there. In the July Newsletter, we had announced that we will be raffling two hornos to be constructed free of charge. The eligibility is that the person must own the property, live in the village proper and be a tribal member. Congratulations to the first two persons drawn for the horno giveaway and they are Edna Jaramillo and Therese Jiron. Congratulations to our winners. TRIBAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 1. Authorized Acceptance and Use of BIA Funding to Contract POI Mapping and Digitizing Project on Forested Lands. 2. Relocation of the Wildland Law Enforcement Department under the Isleta Police Department and relocation of the building. Substation place at prior Tribal Enrollment/Census Building; 1505 Twilight St. 3. POI Settlement and Natural Resources Act of 2006 Expenditure Plan Amendment Modifying Project No: 26 Silt Removal Project. 4. Dissolving the POI Cultural Affairs Committee 5. Restructuring Isleta Business Corporation (IBC) its Enterprises and Investments On Saturday, July 13, 2019 the Pueblo of Isleta held an environmental fair at the Isleta Recreation Center. It seems that the environmental fair is becoming one of the most popular event that happens each year 6. Approval of a Master Lease Agreement between the Pueblo and the Veterans Association, A Non-Tribal Entity. 7. Approval of Budget Modification to repair the Isleta Head Start, Early Head Start, & Child Care building roof and HVAC system. 8. Authorized and Approved the Award of a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to Enterprise Builders, LLC for the amount not to exceed $1,234,332.00, for the construction of the Reception Hall Project located on Tribal Road 2. 9. Relocation of the Facilities Maintenance Department under the Public Works Department. 10. Supported and Approved the Construction Contract Award In The Amount Of $2,223,376.90 for the Lagoon Transfer and Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. 11. Amended the Existing Contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $136,730.28 for additional work related to the Isleta Diversion Dam Settlement Projects. 12. Approved a Professional Services Agreement between the Pueblo of Isleta & Roadrunner Public Health, Inc. regarding mosquito issues. 13. Approval of purchase for a Modular Building for the Tribal Enrollment/ Census Department. The Enrollment/ Census Department will be relocated next to the Governor’s Office. 14. 2019 Per Capita Distribution Authorization (September 14, 2019). 15. Approval of Purchasing an Ambulance for the Isleta Health Center Emergency Medical Services Department 16. Approved a New Project for the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program Funds for the Planning, Design and Construction of Turn Lanes(s) on NM317 at the Sagebrush Intersection 17. Authorized and Approved a Construction Contract to HB Construction, LLC. For the PreConstruction and Construction of the Tribal Service Complex II Project. 18. a. b. c. d. Approval of POI Positions: Fire Chief (2) Construction Program Managers Buyer for Procurement HR Recruitment Supervisor Again, I would like to thank everybody for participating in the St. Kateri Feast Day, especially Father George and Father Bob for the beautiful mass, to all the Kateri Circle members. I hope that everyone has a beautiful summer and hope to see you at our next feast day. Hawoo Page 2 Isleta Pueblo News August 2019 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR NAME CHANGE DEADLINE for September Newsletter articles is set for Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 4:30 pm. 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. First NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements the Petitioner Agnes Lucille Olguin has applied to the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts, at the Tribal Services Complex. Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105, for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from Lucille Olguin to Agnes Lucille Olguin. Any person claiming in interest in this matter may be notify the Court in writing and/or attend the hearing. The hearing on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM. Any interested parties may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any questions at 505-869-9699. People who 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 who will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over the phone to generate your article. PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html . CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted. Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land, houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for generating their own ads as this is a FREE service. As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a FREE service. Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than two consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members. The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter. For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak with Nate or Tara at 505.869.9808. Thank you, Nathaniel Lujan PROBATE NEWS FIRST NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Michelle Lujan, deceased September 12, 2018. Case No. CV-PR-0107-2018, has been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the matter may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699. Classifieds Ads Open House August 3rd from 11am to 2pm 3 bedroom 1 bath house in the village, New windows, updated interior. Appliances included. 1/4 acre fully fenced with storage shed. $125,000. ISLETA TRIBAL COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT ATTENTION all Elders ages 60 and over: Community Service Workers are available to clean your yard…cut, rake, and pick up weeds!! For more information or to submit your request, please Contact: Christine Abeita, Community Service Work Supervisor at 869-9699, Ext 9031 to set up an appointment. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-051 2019 PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION DATE OF ENACTMENT: MAY 30, 2019 AMOUNT: $2,000 Dollars PER MEMBER Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.isletapueblo. com/newsletters.html ELGIBLE MEMBERS, ENROLLED NOT LATER THAN THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF RESOLUTION. The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are: SATURDAY, September 14, 2019, at the lsleta Main Recreation Center from 8am to 12pm (noon). 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) The Administration Building (Governor’s Office): Receptionist Desk Census Office: Receptionist Desk Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand) Housing Department: Receptionist Desk Department of Education: Receptionist Desk New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom (Newsletter Stand) 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 & Tribal Road 84: Blue Box (see picture for example) DISTRIBUTION Thereafter: Treasury Office located at the lsleta Tribal Service Complex on NM47 (lsleta Resort & Casino Area) Monday, September 16, 2019 to Friday, December 20, 2019 during work days, 8am to 4:30pm.. Distributions not claimed or pickup by December 20, 2019, will be void and no longer available. This is inclusive of mailings requested by receipt of an ORIGINAL notarized statement. WITHHOLDING OF DISTRIBUTIONS: Up to 100% of the Distribution, deduction priority in the following order: Child Support, court fines, civil restitutions, incarceration bills. Tribal Court judgements for housing payments, unpaid Conservation Service bills, or ditch dues. Additionally, any and all outstanding judgments, fines, bills, and/or payments due to the Pueblo, with listings provided as of August 14, 2019, shall be subject to this withholding. August 2019 Isleta Pueblo News Page 3 CALL for APPLICANTS Any tribal member interested in serving on the following Board is encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest, along with a Resume to the Tribal Council Office, Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm. • Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority Board of Commissioners The deadline for submittals is no later than August 9, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribal Council Office at 505-869-9746. It’s All About Choice – We are Dedicated to the Disability Community in all that We Do! San Juan Center for Independence is a community based non-profit agency that was established by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. The Agency serves as a consumer driven community action program that provides services which help maximize independent living choices for all people regardless of the individual’s disability. Advocacy SJCI works to increase community options for people with disabilities by the reduction of barriers that are architectural, social and attitudinal. Community education is provided by a team of people with various disabilities to schools, service clubs and businesses. Independent Living Skills Despite the title, an Independent Living Specialist at SJCI is really a generalist who supports people with disabilities toward the independent lifestyle of their choice. Nursing Home Transition The bedrock of the independent living movement is in assisting individuals with significant disabilities who receive Medicaid to transition from nursing homes and other institutions to community living. Youth Transition As a community, it is our responsibility to make sure young people with disabilities DO get the same opportunities and support that the rest of us take for granted. Peer Support Peer Mentors assist consumers by: Developing a “Peer to Peer” relationship Providing Information Sharing Knowledge Sharing personal experiences. New Mexico Seed Loans NMSLP is a new loan program for persons with disabilities who are looking for equipment loans to help them with a home-based business or self-employment. Access Loan New Mexico - The fund is a last resort grant from Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and as such stipulates that the consumer seek funding from three other sources and must provide documentation in order to access the funding. Information and Referral SJCI provides information and referral services to individuals with disabilities, family members, services providers and the community at large on available resources and ways to access. To qualify you will need: 1. 2. 3. SJCI Application 18 years of age and older with a disability Proof of income for you and anyone living in your household 4. To qualify for home modifications or Assistive Technology you will need to fill out a procurement application which you will need to submit proof of income and a letter from your doctor regarding your disability. Questions and Comments? Send us an e-mail at eledoux@sjci.org Pueblo Office – SJCI Office: 505-242-6781 Fax: 505-242-0470 223 Montano NW, Suite A1 Albuq. NM 87107 or for assistance, please contact: Pauline Lucero, Benefits & Billing Manager Isleta Elder Center – 505.869.9770 Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Isleta Pueblo News Page 4 August 2019 Updated: 7 /11/ 2019 ( Internal Posting in BOLD ) www.isleta.com REQ 2092BR 1927BR 2005BR 1753BR 1757BR 1805BR 1570BR 1855BR 1918BR 1870BR 1871BR 1964BR 1965BR 1966BR 1967BR 1986BR 1987BR 1988BR 1989BR 1990BR 1991BR 1933BR 1934BR 1992BR 1993BR 1994BR 1995BR 1800BR 1801BR 1802BR 1804BR 1974BR 1975BR 1976BR 1977BR 1978BR 1979BR 1980BR 1981BR 1982BR 1983BR 1984BR 1985BR 1868BR 1869BR 1872BR 2000BR 1522BR 1901BR 1867BR 1944BR 1631BR 1834BR 1939BR 1940BR 1941BR 1942BR 1860BR 1397BR 1468BR 1936BR 1914BR 1960BR 1961BR 1962BR 1911BR 1935BR 1958BR 1959BR 2018BR 1854BR 1826BR 1725BR 1725BR 1886BR 1781BR 2025BR 1925BR 1999BR 1924BR 1954BR 1892BR 2091BR 2051BR 2053BR 1921BR 2029BR 2030BR 2031BR 2032BR 2090BR TITLE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER ADMISSIONS/ISSUE CLERK MACHINE TECH-COUNT FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE) FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE) FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE) BANQUET SERVER (on-call) COOK I BARBACK-CENTER BAR COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK I COOK II COOK II COOK II COOK II COOK II COOK II FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE) FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE) COOK l EDR ATTENDANT RESTAURANT CHEF OFF-SITE ATTENDANT COOK - PREP KITCHEN CASHIER -F&B STEAKHOUSE SERVER - STEAKHOUSE COOK I - TIWA COOK I - TIWA COOK I - TIWA COOK I - TIWA COOK I -TIWA COOK II SERVER - TIWA SERVER - TIWA SERVER - TIWA TIWA BUSER HDC SPECIALIST HDC SPECIALIST HDC SPECIALIST STEWARD STEWARD STEWARD STEWARD ELECTRICIAN II HVAC TECH II LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR PLUMBER PLUMBER HEAD GOLF PRO ATTENDANT LAUNDRY HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN-HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEPERSON LOBBY PORTER ROOM ATTENDANT ROOM ATTENDANT ROOM INSPECTOR ROOM INSPECTOR IT MANAGER - APPLICATIONS NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR LAKES GROUNDKEEPER GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS BOOK WRITER/G.S.R. 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REPOSTED Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Open Until Filled CLINICAL THERAPIST - REPOSTED Health Center -Behavioral Open Until Filled CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (2 Positions) Planning Department Open Until Filled COOK ASSISTANT Isleta Elementary 08/02/2019 COURT CLERK Tribal Court Open Until Filled DISPATCHER Police Department 08/01/2019 DITCH RIDER - REPOSTED Natural Resources Within Only, Open Until Filled EARLY HEAD START TEACHER Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Open Until Filled FIRE CHIEF Administration Open Until Filled GRANT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR -AMENDMENT Administration Open Until Filled HEAD LIFEGUARD - REPOSTED Recreation Center Open Until Filled HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT SUPERVISOR Human Resources Open Until Filled LIFEGUARD (2 Positions)-REPOSTED Recreation Center Open Until Filled LIFEGUARD (3 Positions-30 hrs. per week) - REPOSTED Recreation Center Open Until Filled LIFEGUARD (Part Time -20 hrs. per week) -REPOSTED Recreation Center Open Until Filled OPTOMETRIST Health Center Open Until Filled PAINTER - REPOSTED Housing Authority Open Until Filled PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional) Elder Center Continuously Accepting Applications PHYSICIAN Health Center Open Until Filled PHYSICAL THERAPIST - REPOSTED Health Center Open Until Filled POLICE OFFICER or POLICE CADET Police Department Open Until Filled PROJECT COORDINATOR - REPOSTED Social Services Open Until Filled REGISTERED NURSE (Part Time 8 hrs. per week) Health Center Open Until Filled REGISTERED NURSE - REPOSTED Health Center Open Until Filled TIWA LANGUAGE COORDINATOR Department of Education Within Only, Open Until Filled VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER Elder Center Open Until Filled Page 6 Isleta Pueblo News Department of Education Thank you for making a difference in your child/children’s education. There were many parents that attended fieldtrips, came into the DOE office to ask questions, as well as attended our end of the summer “Open House,” to look at student work. The language teachers presented a language lesson for parents in three different classrooms. The summer program was exciting, fun, structured, motivating, yet needs some improvement. There were a total of 75 students that participated in the Tiwa Language, JOM Program, Robotics competitions and Lego connects projects. Thematic units with animals, song and dance, sewing and traditional cooking were emphasized throughout the summer. Many of our students sewed traditional shawls as well as experienced traditional adobe making for homes and horno projects. The DOE Department also sponsored a 6 week sewing class that was open to community members. Classes were taught by Edna Jiron, Gloria Abeita, and Charlene Abeita. We plan on continuing sewing classes and traditional cooking classes in the fall. Please look for information in the next newsletter. We had six students that attended the Albuquerque Academy Summer Program, completed the program energized and very satisfied. We will continue to sponsor the program again next summer for 3rd and 4th grade students and hope more students have the opportunity to experience the Academy Summer Program. Registration packets are available online by the school with a registration deadline in March. Please visit their website for more information. The new school year is approaching very quickly and school supply distribution is scheduled in the calendar along with the first day of school, meet and greet new principals and staff. Have a wonderful first day of school. It’s time to get organized students, and ready for that first day of school. Only you can make it a “Great School Year.” Marian Serna, Department of Education Kee - Tu Ma Festa wan chea., mow g’ar hem I ba mow fir sem mu hem i. Man na bo men un yo b’a ma Santo Kee hee. Mam na theu ku ba ch’ea. August 2019 August 2019 Isleta Pueblo News Thank You From! The Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department When we take the time to talk with people who are experts in one of the environmental fields, it helps us to open our eyes to the living environment, to learn how we are affecting the environment as well as the many things we can do each day to care for our land, protect our environment, and protect ourselves. Did you know it takes 200 to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to break down? Isleta Resort & Casino had a poster with a long list of items people use regularly along with the amount of time it takes for these items to break down or decompose. There were multiple displays featuring the water cycle. When you place unwanted medication in a drug take-back box, you are preventing that medication from possibly polluting our waters. Properly disposing of sharps--such as needles used by people with diabetes--prevents harm to solid waste workers who handle trash and wildlife that might come across it. Scooping the poop (meaning pet waste) is important, not swimming in ditches, using gunlocks are all caring environmental practices. At the Environmental Fair, you would learn that when people find injured wildlife, there is a place where dedicated people will try to rehabilitate the animal and release it back to the wild or care for it if its only chance of survival is to live in captivity. Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico brought a large turkey vulture, red-tailed hawk, and American kestrel. Nearby were 4 rescued parrots at Birds of a Feather Parrot Rescue of New Mexico; this organization works to promote the best care of caged birds. At the Environment Department’s table, everyone appreciated seeing the eagle’s nest replica. There were non-living examples of wildlife, too. People were in awe being able to check out all kinds of bugs courtesy of the Harrell House Bug Museum, which is located in Santa Fe. Exhibitors had animal pelts and antlers, even a ram horn. The Solid Waste Program provided lots of helpful information on our community’s waste stream, disposal, and recycling which is now available to households throughout Isleta by curbside pickup every week. Solid Waste will have a one-day household hazardous waste collection event on Thursday, August 1st. Our tribal funding paid for lunch which was prepared and served by Isleta Grill @47. Door prizes were donated by multiple companies and individuals. We are very thankful for their generosity and support of the Environmental Fair. Smokey Bear was in the house! The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ primary message was to learn how we can prevent agricultural and wildland fires. Another guest was “Puddles,” the big blue bird from Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, which is located on the former Price’s Dairy north of Isleta. For many tribal departments, programs, and the Veterans Association the Environmental Fair was an ideal time for community outreach for answering questions, talking about services, and giving away useful items to help us remember their message and the resources that are available in our community. It was a chance to see some of the Pueblo’s red fire trucks. It is sometimes great if you have access to the internet to look up a weather forecast, or the name of a particular bird you saw as it migrated through Isleta. At the Environmental Fair you could actually talk to someone who works for the National Weather Service. Scientists and other environmental experts were on hand to showcase tools that are used to understand the environment, whether to test for asbestos, deploy a drone, or conduct a long-term ongoing investigation after an unfortunate spill. Staff from quite a few Federal and State agencies were at the Fair to educate us upon environmental concerns such as radon. While smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer, protracted exposure to radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Elder Center had a beautiful photographic display to emphasize the important message that we must not forget lessons taught by our elders. A person could spend quite a lot of time looking at each of the photos and thinking about the words of advice. With great care, the elders put together a model to show the steps it takes to make and care for a traditional earthen floor. One key ingredient deserving our respect is the team effort put into preparation of their display and being present at the Fair. We had exhibits by some small businesses located on the Pueblo such as Diane Wade pottery, Edwin Lente’s flintknapping, jewelry by Yolanda Zuni, printing & other services by Michael Candelaria’s company, Page 7 Three Blind Mice. Planet Fitness of Los Lunas was there too. Our community made great use of the space at Isleta Rec. Recreation Center staff made a lunch room in the Game area so people could visit with one another, be happy, and enjoy their lunches. A new feature this year to draw the crowds outside was the choice of one caramel apple, cotton candy, nachos, or funnel cake at the Patrick Jojola Family concession stand. Thanks to the generosity of many, door prize winners were delighted. Most days of the year, you can go to exhibitors in person, give them a call, and learn even more. You are encouraged to get your family and friends and go to Bosque del Apache, Sevilleta, or Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, ¡Explora!, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, and UNM Maxwell Museum. [Not all of the exhibitors are mentioned in this article.] There were nearly 70 organizations altogether and hundreds of participants! Environment Department extends its appreciation to our tribal leadership for its support, to Lieutenant Governor Jiron for a traditional opening to the Fair, to Governor Zuni for welcoming everyone, and a sincere thank you to everyone for making this year’s Environmental Fair a success! Special Thanks to the following POI departments and programs: Parks and Recreation, Open Space Police, Police Department, Human Resources, Water Resources, Solid Waste, Utilities, Elder Center, Social Services, Head Start, Fire Department, Veterans Association, Diabetes Prevention, Isleta Resort and Casino and Isleta Health Center. Important Message From The Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department Notice on vesicular stomatitis A contagious virus, vesicular stomatitis or VS, that can affect horses and cattle has been found in Sandoval County, Peralta, and Bosque Farms. Infected animals have been ordered to be quarantined by the New Mexico State Vet. VS can spread rapidly. Secondary animals are sheep, lamas, alpacas, and rarely: humans. The New Mexico Livestock Board has issued a one-page fact sheet on VS, available in this issue of the Newsletter for everyone's information. Dr. Paul Sandoval of Roadrunner Public Health, Inc., which is the pesticide company under contract to the Pueblo this year for mosquito control, assures the Pueblo that the VS virus can be managed. Sandoval says that the Pueblo's current mosquito program will help keep the virus load under control and will help in slowing the spread of the virus. Once the virus settles in an area, it will stay in the area. The virus can be contracted by directly contacting a sore on an animal; the sore would usually be on or in the mouth of the infected animal. The virus can also be transmitted through bites from the mosquito, black fly, blow fly, deer fly, biting midge, sand fly, and other vectors that are currently being researched. Sandoval said the virus will go dormant after the first freeze and will become active again in the spring when it gets warmer. Importantly, livestock owners are advised to watch your animals. If showing symptoms, the animal should be diagnosed by a veterinarian. Please contact Ruben Lucero, Environment Department Manager, at 869-9819 if you have any questions on this matter. Isleta Pueblo News Page 8 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL The staff at Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School welcomes all our students and families back to another great year of learning and fun! Students’ first day back is Monday, August 12. Please see the attached school schedule for the entire year of important dates. Please come by the front office of the school at your convenience to pick up a registration packet if your child has not registered yet. Our school day includes academics, along with enrichment lessons from our specialists, which include art, music, computers, P.E., and library. We have two Tiwa teachers that work with students daily in preserving and speaking the Native language. This year we’re looking at planning some exciting after-school clubs! Is your child interested in STEM hands-on activities and robotics? “Junior Botball” is a program designed to teach students to write code and learn engineering design standards. This interactive program was developed to teach STEM fundamentals and help students of all levels achieve subject mastery through engaging and exciting hands-on robotics activities! This will be offered to grades 4-6. We are also looking to start-up a Percussion/Drum Band two days a week. If your child is interested in this great opportunity, please have him/her let their teacher or the principal know in August. This opportunity is for grades 4-6 also. There is a great opportunity for grades K-3 as well. We are offering Lego club, where building and cooperative learning skills are enhanced. This will be a fun way to end their school day. There will be a Planetarium night in September and the Fall Carnival in October. What a fun and exciting Summer and Fall schedule of events for students and families! Dr. Gail Eaton, school principal, is looking forward to meeting all the students and families soon! August 2019 Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School Free Lunch Program Media Release Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year 2019-2020. If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge to them. Studies have shown that children who are not hungry perform better in school. By providing breakfast/lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students. The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs cannot succeed without your support; please consider your children's participation in the school meal programs. The school breakfast and lunch that we serve follows U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. The Universal Meals Program cannot succeed without your support; please encourage your children to participate in school meal programs. All meals will be served to all students at no charge regardless of the eligibility status. Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider. LOS LUNAS SCHOOL – TRANSPORTATION (BUSES) Los Lunas Schools Transportation policy states that parents, guardians, and or siblings fourteen and older MUST pick up their kindergarten child/children from the bus door. If no one shows up to receive their child, they will be taken back to the school. We will no longer be able to wait or take child to another location. Ma Festa wan chea., mow g’ar hem I ba mow fir sem mu hem i. Man na bo men un yo b’a ma Santo Kee hee. Mam na theu ku ba ch’ea. If you have any questions please contact us at 505.866.2147 thank you. Brandon G. Gonzales Route Specialist- Transportation Los Lunas Schools Isleta Pueblo News August 2019 July '19 Su M Tu 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 W Th 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31 January '20 F Sa 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 2019-2020 School Calendar August '19 Su M Tu W Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 F Sa 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 September '19 Su M Tu 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 W Th 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 F Sa 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 October '19 Su M Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 W Th 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 F Sa 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 November '19 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December '19 Su M Tu 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 W Th 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 F Sa 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 Page 9 No School for Students Sept. 2 Nov. 11 Nov. 27-29 Dec. 23-Jan.3 Jan. 20 Feb. 17 Mar. 9-13 April 10 May 25 Labor day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Break Winter Break Martin Luther King Jr. President's Day Spring Break April Break Memerorial Day Aug. 5-8 Start Up and End of Semester First Day - Teachers - Professional Development Aug. 9 Aug. 12 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 May 21 May 22 Meet and Greet - 9 o'clock to 12 o'oclock First Day - Students Teachers Return From Break Students Return From Break Students 1/2 Day Students 1/2 Day Aug. 28 Th 2 9 16 23 30 F Sa 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31 February '20 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 March '20 Su M Tu 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 W Th 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 April '20 Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 Th 2 9 16 23 30 F Sa 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 F Sa 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 Traditional days May '20 Sept. 4 Early Release Dates K-6 Jan. 29 Feb. 12 & 26 Mar. 25 Apr. 15 & 29 May 13 Sept. 11 & 25 Oct. 9 & 23 Nov. 13 Dec. 11 End of Semester - Earlyl Release K-6 October 15 December 20 March 4 May 15 P/T Conferences / K-6 Early Release October 23 January 15 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June '20 Su M Tu 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 W Th 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 F Sa 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 * 180 Teaching Days https://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/yearly-calendar.html Dear Parents and Community Members, As the new principal at Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School, I want to introduce myself and let you know how honored and excited I feel to be starting the new school year with such a wonderful community and great staff. As an educator for many years, in both general education and special education, I have aimed to broadened my lens, putting the focus on schoolwide goals and continuing your mission of working to develop the whole child: academically, physically, socially, and artistically, while always maintaining their traditional tribal values. I want to continue in the transformational process with providing instructional programs that will enhance excellent educational instruction for our children. I will continue to preserve, honor, and instill a deep sense of pride in the culture and traditional values of your community. I am here to serve the families of Isleta Pueblo and lead with the entire process of educating our children in the most effective ways. I value communication with our educators and parents and will be open to your questions and presentations of new ideas. One of my foremost goals is to be visible to students, parents, and staff and immediately start knowing everyone individually. I want to form connections with all of you. Please assist me with this goal by introducing yourself and sharing something unique. Yearly Calendar Template © 2017 Vertex42.com. Free to Print. I look forward to an awesome school year, filled with making new connections, excitement in learning, and maintaining student engagement in learning. Sincerely, Gail Eaton, Ph.D. Principal, Isleta Elementary School Grow Your Own Teachers The “Grow Your Own Teachers Act,” seeks to provide opportunities for educational assistants to pursue careers in teaching in New Mexico by providing scholarship opportunities for educational assistants who may want to attend a public post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico to earn a bachelor’s degree in education. The program provides for professional leave and scholarship awards to qualified educational assistants. The scholarship is intended to help defray the educational expenses charged by the institutions including tuition, fees, books and course supplies. Potential educators, please visit the web site for more information: https://hed.state.nm.us/financial-aidscholarships/grow=your-ownteachers Isleta Pueblo News Page 10 ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER COMING TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019! Isleta Police Department, in conjunction with many agencies on the Pueblo, will be hosting their first National Night Out on August 6, 2019. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with Millions of neighbors taking part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more. “National Night Out Website” Georgia in December 2010 in Criminal Investigations. Officer Cavallero left the department in 2012 but continued with her law enforcement endeavors with Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office. Welcome back Officer Cavallero! CONGRATULATIONS! August 2019 our fundraiser and providing sponsorship to assist us in getting to the Police and Fire Olympics in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team worked hard to raise funds to help offset expenses to attend this function. Special thanks to Isleta Resort and Casino, Chical Haystack, Jiron’s Smoke Shop, and Kaufman’s West for their contributions and support. SUMMER VACATIONS ARE COMING TO A CLOSE Officer and Civilian for the second quarter of 2019 are: Officer Colby Hardy has been with the Department since August 2018 and has proven to be a valuable asset. He is currently on Day Shift Patrol and is always ready to help out where needed with manpower shortages on any shift and special assignments with minimal notice. It is this type of dedication to your duties and the community that demonstrates what it means to be an effective Tribal Police Officer. Summer is almost at an end and the children will be returning to school in midAugust. The Isleta Police Department asks everyone to be mindful that school buses will be running their routes again, children will be walking and biking to school. The department asks you to instruct/inform your children of safety on the sidewalks and roadways when waiting at school bus pick-up/drop-off zones, walking/riding to and from school and crossing streets. Motorists please be aware of school buses picking up and dropping off children. If the bus is stopped, the lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended……STOP! Do not try to go around the bus! Young passengers may be crossing the street to get to their destinations. Isleta Police Department will be looking for violations to include the above, speed, unrestrained passengers, etc. DRIVE SAFELY DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE and DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE FROM THE DESK OF CHIEF STANLEY “With the Albuquerque Metro Area being named the #1 Auto Theft hotspot in the country for the 3rd year in a row, the Office of Special Investigations will be partnering with the Isleta Police Department to take a proactive approach to deter auto theft. I personally invite the members of the community to join us at the First Annual National Night Out on August 6, 2019 from 6 pm – 8 pm. As stated in the flyer, information will be provided in many areas of interest for the safety and well-being of the community. Refreshments will be provided and I look forward to meeting and exchanging information and ideas with everyone!! OSI and the Isleta Police Department will be hosting a FREE VIN etching event at the 1st annual National Night Out event on August 6, 2019, from 6pm – 8pm at the Isleta Recreation Center. Please join us and let us share important information about making your vehicle less attractive to auto theft.” WELCOME 2018 FARM BILL TRIBAL LISTENING SESSION When: Where: The department added to the patrol ranks with Officer Olivia Cavallero as of July 2, 2019. Officer Cavallero was employed with Sandia Police Department from February 2001 through April 2005 before joining the Isleta Police Department in August, 2005 and worked with the department until July, 2012. She began her career with IPD in patrol but was later promoted to the Criminal Investigation Division and graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Therese Jiron is always enthusiastic and willing to assist everyone and go above and beyond her scope of duties to include reminding officers of upcoming court dates and as an active participant volunteering for community events such as “Reaching for a Star” Tuesday August 13, 2019 6:00pm — 8:00pm Isleta Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom A Sharing Farm Bill opportunities to better assist the Tribal Communities of New Mexico (Programs, Issues, and Impact) Hosted by: Pueblo of Isleta Department of Natural Resources USDA's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Mission Area Thank you both for your service to the Isleta Police Department and the Pueblo of Isleta Community. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) POLICE AND FIRE OLYMPICS LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) The members of the team representing Isleta Police Department extend our sincere thanks to those who supported us during Refreshments will be served. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. August 2019 ISLETA RESORT & CASINO Isleta Resort & Casino wants to fill its halls with more Isleta Tribal Members, and they’re launching a series of community job fairs to make that happen. The Resort says they’re striving to ensure that all Pueblo Members have the opportunity for employment at the Isleta Resort & Casino operations, and Resort Human Resources is making a diligent effort to place Pueblo Members into the positions they seek. “We’re exploring more ways to build the bridge with the community we serve,” said Isleta Resort & Casino CEO Harold Baugus. “In July, a Job Fair was held at the Pueblo for Tribal Members only, and we’re committed to holding these throughout the year to promote as much tribal employment as possible. In the meantime, we have many open positions, and we would like to extend an invitation to Community Members that if you feel you would like to build your career with us, please apply to join our team,” he continued. Meanwhile, Baugus says the newly opened location of guest-favorite Chile Ristra, has been met with wide support and enthusiasm. Fat Burger and Panda Express will soon follow with openings scheduled later this year, along with Sports Book. Friendly Reminder from the ISLETA CASINO & RESORT EMPLOYEE CLINIC WARMER WEATHER SIGNALS START OF SNAKE SEASON "BE ON THE LOOKOUT" URGES NEW MEXICO POISON CENTER It's snake season in New Mexico, and the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center has some tips to keep you safe: • Always be aware of your surroundings. • Walk in areas where the ground is clear so you can see where you step. • Be aware of where you sit especially in shady areas. • Wear protective clothing, such as long pants and hiking boots. • Wear gloves when using your hands to move brush or rocks. Don't reach into racks in rocks, animal burrows or under bushes. • Don't walk around at night or sleep on the ground - snakes are most active at night. • Don't tease, kill or handle a rattlesnake. • If you encounter a snake, don't panic or blindly run away. Look carefully where you are going. • Call the New Mexico Poison Center for poisoning emergencies, questions about poisons, or for information about poison prevention, 24 hours a day, toll free at 1-800-222-1222. • For removal of the snake call: Animal Control at Isleta Pueblo Wildland Enforcement Officers Dispatch 505-869-3030 Isleta Pueblo News Page 11 Isleta Pueblo News Page 12 August 2019 Pueblo of Isleta Public Library We hope you all enjoyed your summer and made additional memorable moments. It’s back to school time for students. We would like to wish all students the best of luck during the school year. The Library is your one stop resource center. The Library has iMac computers and HP computers, Free WiFi, printing, copying and much more. Take advantage of our conference room equip with a projection screen, white boards and a phone for conference calls. If you would like to reserve our conference room for any reason such as meetings, conference calls, presentations, or studying please give the library a call at 505-869-9808. News Recap Attention gamers! The Library is now offering a limited selection of video games for PS4, X Box One, and Nintendo Switch. We will allow 1 game per account and 2 max per household. Just like our media collection there will be a $1 late fee per day, per game. Come and check out our growing game collection. Find them in the movie section of the library. If you have any questions or recommendations give us a call at 505-869-9808. We would like to thank LA UndergroundAlbuquerque for their collaboration with the Library on our first ever skateboard program. We had a total of 13 students ages 7-14 years old years join us during the week of July 1st-3rd, 2019. Library Director Nathaniel Lujan took students to LA Underground located in Albuquerque to pick a skateboard of their choice. They were able to make their own stencils with designs of their choice. They learned how to spray paint and paint with paint markers on their skateboards. For some it was a challenge working with spray paint and paint markers, but nonetheless they enjoyed the experience and sparked their creative minds. In the end they were happy with their designs on their boards. The last day of the program the participants went back to LA Underground to assemble their boards and were able take them home. They also made a trip to the University of New Mexico to break in their new boards. We hope your skateboards last for a lifetime. From Tara Abeita: I would like to express my greatest gratitude to the community, library community and POI departments for the opportunity to work with you all for over 7 years. I have accepted the opportunity to work at the Santa Fe Indian School as a Library Technician. Being a Library Aide II at the Pueblo of Isleta Public Library has been one of the most memorable and rewarding places I’ve had the pleasure of working at. I would like to thank Nathaniel Lujan, Diane Abeita, Cheyenne Castillo, Kyle Lujan, Ashley Morales, and Rebekah Lovato for allowing me to share my ideas, collaborate on programs and work as a team. I have learned from each of you and I am confident you will continue to make the library an essential part of the community. I am excited to work in a school library environment and to connect with students from our community who may be attending there. I wish you all the very best and am excited to give someone else the opportunity to grow and share ideas with the ever growing and innovative Pueblo of Isleta Public Library. Upcoming This year our Afterschool program which will focus on a variety of programming such as reading incentive field trips, manga/ anime club, film club, and much more. We will be straying away from our Homework Help services, however if students need help with homework our library staff will assist them. Registration will begin August 1st. We will have 10 spots available to Bosque Farms students with transportation and 15 spots open to other schools (I.E.S, A.P.S., etc.) with no transportation. Please note that due to construction located at the Old Head start location, the Bosque Farms bus stop may move. Once the location is determined we will inform parents of this change. Registration forms will be available at the library and will be first come first serve. If you have questions or concerns please give the library a call at 505-8699808. All students are welcomed to come to the library after school. We strongly encourage students up to the age of 16 to read 30 minutes before being allowed on the computers and game consoles. We would also like to remind students that our General Computer Lab is for Adult patrons. Students will be logged on Teen Room and Children’s Room computers and periodically switching computers to give everyone a chance. We would like to acknowledge and show appreciation to our Summer workers for 2019. Rachel Lovato, who will be pursuing her degree at UNM, helped with our Summer Meal program and our Junior and Youth program. Jaylin Castillo, a recent NACA High School Graduate, helped us with our Summer Meal program, Youth program and helped at the circulation desk during our evening hours. Tristian Jojola, currently attending Los Lunas High School, helped us with our Summer Meal Program, junior and youth programs. Thank you for your help this summer and we wish you all the best in your future. Our 2019 Summer Reading Program has come to an end. We had an exciting summer full of activities. Our Junior program had two field trips throughout the summer to A Park Above in Rio Rancho and to the South Valley Aquatic Center. Throughout the summer they made cardboard creations such as a rocket ship, box cars, skee ball, and bowling alley and more. They enjoyed story time each day and a variety of crafts and activities throughout the day. Our Youth program stayed busy creating different projects and doing different activities throughout the summer. Below is a short recap on what each group did this summer. Animal Group Since our update in June, our animal group was able to donate the pet blankets they made to a local Animal care center located in Albuquerque and visited with the animals there. They took a field trip to a cat café called Catopia to learn about their services and adoption possibilities. I think they definitely got their dose of “animal cuteness” this summer. Thank you to Library staff member Ashley for putting this curriculum together for the students. August 2019 Isleta Pueblo News Page 13 Art Group From Bob Ross to pottery, our art group had the opportunity to experience a variety of art mediums this summer. They participated in a Bob Ross follow along and created “happy little trees”. They plugged up their noses while using rubber cement as they created a photomontage. At the end of program they had a total of 4 quality art pieces to take home. Thank you to Library staff member Diane for putting this curriculum together for the students. Travel Group For the month of July the students learned about Italy, France, Mexico and China. For each country they learned phrases in the different languages, made a craft and even visited a French Bakery. The students made pizza to celebrate Italy, sugar cookies and Pinatas for Mexico and ended the summer making Chow Mein and learning Chinese words. Thank you to Library staff member Rebekah for putting this curriculum together for the students. Cooking Group Film Group It was busy July for our Film group. They made their own video featuring the spicy noodle challenge, drinks from around the world, and reviewed a cat cafe in Albuquerque called Catopia. The group also decided on hosting their own 24 hour challenge on July 20th. This challenge required them to stay at a location for 24 hours without leaving and they chose to stay at the library. The library provided them with the snacks and they came with their necessities. They went “live” on Facebook and the videos can be found on our Facebook page: www.facebook. com/IsletaPuebloLibrary. Check out our Library YouTube channel to see all the videos they worked on this summer. www. youtube.com/poiLibrary. Thank you to Library staff member Cheyenne for putting this curriculum together for the students. Our cooking students have been cooking up a storm each week. For the month of July they learned to make Cubano Sliders, Cheeseburger pockets, Japanese pancakes, sheet pan apple pie bake and much more. They compiled a recipe book of everything they made this summer. Thank you to Library staff member Kyle for putting this curriculum together for the students. Page 14 Isleta Pueblo News August 2019 Main Event Exotic Bird Lady Bernalillo County Animal Care Bosquejos Catopia Empire Board Game Library La Madeleine Bakery Fuddruckers Peter Piper Pizza Golden Corral South Valley Aquatics Center Dion’s Pizza Cliffs Amusement Park Pueblo of Isleta Public Library Hours of Operation: Library Hours Mon-Thurs - 8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m. Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Saturday - 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized Holidays and also Isleta traditional Holidays. Please contact library for more information on closures. Junior Summer Reading Program Phone: 505-869-9808 Fax: 505-869-8119 Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary Web Address: www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib Snapchat: poipubliclib Library Youtube Channel (Scan this code with your smart phone.) Optometry Services Optometry Services available to IHC Patients: We had a final presentation of our Summer Reading Program with the family and friends of the students on July 24th. We would like to thank the following POI Departments/Businesses for their collaboration. Without your collaboration with our Summer Reading Program our programs would not be successful. Thank you! Isleta Animal Control Isleta Elementary Isleta Recreation • Frame and lens selection • Frame repair and adjustment • Ordering glasses and contact lenses Optometry will accept prescriptions for glasses and contacts from outside providers as long as the prescription is not expired. If you have questions or concerns please contact Optometry services @869-4080 THANK YOU -Isleta Health Center Optometry Department Isleta Pueblo News August 2019 Page 15 2019-2020 School Calendar August 2019 T W T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 S M 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 S 1 8 15 22 29 M 2 9 16 23 30 S M 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 October 2019 T W T 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 S M November 2019 T W T 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 S 1 8 15 22 29 M 2 9 16 23 30 December 2019 T W T 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31 S M 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 F 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 September 2019 T W T F 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 S 7 14 21 28 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 January 2020 T W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 F 1 8 15 22 29 S 2 9 16 23 30 F 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 F 3 10 17 24 31 S 4 11 18 25 Pueblo of Isleta Head Start, Early Head Start & Child Care 2 Sagebrush Albuquerque, NM 87105 505-869-9796 First and Last Day of School Aug. 19 May 15 Jul. 17 First Day of School for Students Last Day of Head Start Last Day of Early Head Start and Child Care No School for Students Aug. 28 Sep. 2 Sep. 4 Sep. 11 Oct. 4-7 Nov. 11 Nov. 27-29 Dec. 23-Jan. 6 Jan. 8 Jan. 20 Feb. 5 Feb. 17 Mar. 9-13 Apr. 1 Apr. 10-13 St. Augustine Feast Labor Day Feast Professional Development Day Fall Break Veteran's Day Observed Thanksgiving Break Winter Break Professional Dev. Day/Family Night Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Professional Dev. Day/Family Night Presidents' Day Spring Break Professional Dev. Day/Family Night April Break May 6 May 25 Jun. 3 Memorial Day Professional Dev. Day/Family Night Half Day Release Professional at 12 Development p.m. Day Half Day Release at 12 p.m Dec. 20 NO PM TRANSPORTATION Category of Events Professional Development Day Family Night Professional Dev. Day/Family Night Calendar A Head Start requires 1020 hours 163 days = 1059.5 Hours @ 6.5 hours 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.= 6.5 hours per day S M February 2020 T W T F 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 S 1 8 15 22 29 S 1 8 15 22 29 M 2 9 16 23 30 March 2020 T W T 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31 F 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 S M 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 April 2020 T W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 F 3 10 17 24 S 4 11 18 25 S M May 2020 T W T 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 F 1 8 15 22 29 S 2 9 16 23 30 S 7 14 21 28 M 1 8 15 22 29 June 2020 T W T 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 F 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 S M 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 F 3 10 17 24 31 S 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 July 2020 W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 T Early Head Start requires 1380 hours 205 days = 14357 hrs @ 7 hours Calendar Templates by Vertex42.com JOHNSON O’MALLEY https://www.vertex42.com/calendars/school-calendar.html It’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end and school is right around the corner! We have enjoyed having our J.O.M. Summer Bridge students. We had a great time utilizing our STEAM Curriculum. The students had to use creative and critical thinking for the projects that were completed. Some of the students had to design prototypes for cars, as well as indestructible homes for various weather. Some made solar ovens using recyclable materials. Our younger group made a zoo using modeling clay and various materials, as well as snow fort structures. All students worked on continuing their academic skills to maintain current knowledge. Our experiential opportunities included a trip to Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, as well as our final experiential opportunity was to Isotopes along with TIWA Language Summer program. With the upcoming school year, we want all students to succeed in their academics. Tutoring services are available if your student needs extra help with any of their academics. As you pay your student’s lab fees, band instruments, and PE uniforms, please remember to keep your original receipt to get reimbursed from the JOM program. The deadline date for the first semester is November 1st 2019. Please call the office for more information, 505-869-9810. We hope everyone has a great and enjoyable school year! Isleta Pueblo News Page 16 Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association August 2019 St. Augustine Parish On July 11, 2019, a barbeque was held at the Veterans Center on behalf of 1st Sgt Cassandra Bach, USAF who will be deployed overseas to Jordan, an Arab Nation. As a member of our association, many members, friends and relatives attended the event. Have a safe trip back. We have received old newspaper clippings from the Winnebago Tribe in Nebraska. They are military reports of Native American soldiers during WWII and some are tribal members. We would like to share these with you as we have many decorated veterans both deceased and surviving in our community. We are proud of them all as they have stepped up to serve so we can enjoy the freedoms we have in our community and country. Pictured: First Communion class of Ms. Lillian, Ms. Roberta and Ms. Rochelle, May 11, 2019 "INSPIRATION TO ALL" Faith Formation for Youth and Children Private Joseph P. Jojola, of Isleta Pueblo, has received the Silver Star "for heroic and gallant action during landing operations against the island of Sicily" last July. The award was made in April at the Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where Pvt. Jojola is slowly recovering from wounds received late last summer. The citation tells how, single-handed, he rubbed out a machine gun nest that had checked the advance of his company, and concludes as follows: "This heroic and gallant action by Pvt. Jojola was an inspiration to all who witnessed it." Wounded in Action Walter H. Kokie Frank Romero Ignacio Trujillo Fred Zuni John Kayate Frank Lujan Clifford Etsitty Nevin H.Eckerman Sefferino Juancho David W. Tsosie Sam P. Poplano Steve Chee Joe Chavez Manuel Lamy Tommy Maria Joe Pacheco Carlos Lowsayatee Ben D. Laate Joe Leekity Jose Jaramillo Jose P. Cordova Wayne Dez Andres Chino Joe A. Sanchez Jimmy Begay Walter Balatchu Charlie Cachucha David Muniz Robert Spahe David Velarde Vicenti Venena Thomas Vigil Manuel Holcomb Bennie R. Yazzie Pete Candelaria Jose L. Zuni Arthur E. Tsyitee Fedelino Sanchez Ventura S. Howeya Clemente Fragua Phillip L. Martinez Monica M. Garcia Juan A. Jaramillo James S. Ortiz Joseph Aragon Stewart Batala Joseph R. Kowemecewa Lawrence Archuleta Juan D. Pino Ivan C. Hatti Dan Simplicio Simon Wallace Duncan Suitza Telesfor Tsethlika Frank Trujillo Ben House Laguna Pueblo Europe Taos Europe Jemez Pueblo Europe Isleta Pueblo Europe Laguna Pueblo Europe Taos Europe Navajo Attu, Germany Laguna Pueblo Isleta Pueblo Europe Navajo Saipan Zuni France Navajo Europe Acoma Pueblo Europe Zuni Europe Laguna Pueblo Europe Santo Domingo Pueblo Europe Zuni Europe Zuni Europe Zuni Europe Isleta Pueblo Europe Taos Pacific Navajo Pacific Acoma Pueblo Europe San Felipe Pueblo Europe Navajo Italy Apache (Mescalero) Belgium Apache (JicariIla) Belgium Apache (JicariIla) Europe Apache (JicariIla) Iwo Jima Apache (JicariIla) Europe Apache (JicariIla) Europe Apache (JicariIla) Bougainville Santa Clara Pueblo Germany Navajo Germany San Felipe Pueblo Europe Isleta Pueblo Europe Zuni Austria Santa Ana Pueblo Europe Acoma Pueblo Europe Jemez Pueblo Europe Acoma Pueblo Europe Acoma Pueblo Europe Isleta Pueblo Philippines San Juan Pueblo Philippines Laguna Pueblo Laguna Pueblo Pacific Laguna Pueblo Europe San Juan Pueblo Europe Zia Pueblo Europe Zuni Europe Zuni Europe Zuni Pacific Zuni Europe Zuni Europe Taos Pueblo Pacific Navajo Pacific MISSION STATEMENT: The St. Augustine Parish Religious Education Program provides continuing faith formation for children from First Grade through High School. This program assist, directs and helps parents, the primary educators, with ongoing education in their children’s formation. Religious Education is a continuing process of “education of the different dimensions of faith.” Our mission is to share with all parents and children the knowledge of our faith and beliefs. To share an experience of formation in Christ and to rekindle in all of us a community of God’s people. REGISTRATION: Registration will be held on the following Sundays: August 18th, August 25th, and September 8th after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Classes begin on September 10th and 11th. The following records are needed for every student entering the program: 1. 2. 3. Baptismal Certificate First Communion Certificate (if student has received this sacrament) for registering for Confirmation. Data on any medical problem that your child may have, along with any emergency contact information. TUITION & FEES: A Fee of $20.00 per child will be due at the time of registration. A child will receive a textbook or bible as well as any related materials as needed. Our catechists volunteer their time and are not compensated for their work. RELIGIOUS CLASSES: EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF 2nd Year Confirmation Students . . . . . . . . Sundays: class held after the 8:00am Mass. First Communion and Grade 2 . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays: 4:14-5:30pm Grade 1, Prep Class*, Grades 4-7 . . . . . . . Wednesdays: 4:15-5:30pm *Prep Class (ages 9-12) – Children who have never attended Religious Education classes in Grades 1-3. SACRAMENTAL POLICIES: It is our church policy that a child must have attended religious education Grades 1 and 2 before entering into a sacramental preparation class. We follow the Archdiocesan guidelines for determining the age and readiness of children for sacraments. Children the age of seven (7) years and older who have not been baptized must attend RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) on Sundays with Shirley Zuni. If you have any questions please call Father George at the Parish Office, (505) 869-3398, or the Director of Religious Education, Margaret Zuni at (505) 264-7296. August 2019 Isleta Pueblo News Page 17 This is panel #4 of the Veterans photos. It takes 31 photos to make a panel. These panels will be placed in the pueblo museum when completed. We are continuing to accept pueblo member photos in uniform. You may place them in an envelope marked Veterans and drop it off at the Governor’s Office where we have a mail box. Be sure and identify the Veteran by name and branch of service. Isleta Elder Center Benefits & Billing PO BOX 1270 Isleta NM 87022 Office: 505-869-9770 Email: poi23100@isletapueblo.com Our Benefits & Billing Manager at the Isleta Elder Center is responsible for providing assistance to our Elders in exploring benefits & resources to help them with services from outside of our Community. For example: assisting Elders in applying for benefits such as: Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Commodities, LIHEAP & other resources. For more information, please call the Elder Center & ask to speak with Pauline Lucero. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Isleta Pueblo News Page 18 August 2019 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday IMPORTANT REMINDERS!! 7/31/2019 Nutrition Education 9:30 AM Adult Day Services Thursday, August 8 Congregate meals age 55+ free of charge. Persons ages < 55 the suggested donation is $5.00 however any donation is appreciated. Southwest Chicken Salad Chicken 2 oz Shredded cheddar 1 oz Mixed salad greens 1 c Diced tomato 1/2 c Sliced avocado 1 oz Black bean salsa 1/4 c Fruit cup 1/2 c 8/12/2019 8/6/2019 Roast Beef Sliders Sliced roast beef 3 oz Sauteed onions & peppers 1/2 c Bun = 56 g Coleslaw 1 c Mandarin orange 1/2 c Pizza Pasta Primavera Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Diced chicken 3 oz Steamed rice 1 c Oriental veggies 1 c Fortune cookie Fresh fruit 8/19/2019 Smothered Chicken Burrito 8/20/2019 Tuna Salad Sandwich Chicken 3 oz Brown rice 1/2 c Blackbean and roasted corn 1 c Tortilla 8" Green chile 1/2 c Fresh fruit 8/26/2019 Tuna salad 3 oz WW bread slices = 56 g Carrot coin 1 c Quinoa and berry salad 1/2 c Lemon Pepper Baked Tilapia Tilapia 4 oz Capri vegetable 1 c Biscuit = 56 g Fresh fruit Corned Beef and Cabbage 8/27/2019 Corned beef 3 oz 8/7/2019 Diced pepperoni/sausage 1 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese 2 oz Tossed salad 1 c Fruit cobbler = 1/2 c fruit 8/13/2019 Italian sausage 2 oz Sauteed vegetables 1/2 c Marinara sauce 1/2 c WW pasta 1/2 c Fruit cup 1/2 c Beef Fajitas 8/1/2019 "Bonkers" Sliced beef 3 oz Please call by 9 AM to cancel Home Delivered Meals. This saves time and money. Thank you. 8/5/2019 Friday Thursday Shredded cheddar cheese .5 oz WW tortilla 6" Fajita veggies 1/2 c Black beans 1/2 c Sweet rice and raisins 1/2 c 8/8/2019 Baked Ham Sliced ham 3 oz Mashed sweet potato with walnut and pineapple 1/2 c Peas and pearl onions 1/2 c WW bread = 56 g 8/14/2019 Frito Pie Red chile beans 1 c Shredded cheddar cheese 1 oz Lettuce/tomato 1/8 c Corn chips 1 oz Graham crackers = 21 g Fresh fruit 8/21/2019 Pork Chop Boneless pork chop 3 oz Stuffing 1/2 c Green bean casserole 1/2 c Steamed carrot 1/2 c Cinnamon applesauce 1/2 c 8/28/2019 Orange Chicken Center Closed for St. 8/15/2019 Sandwich and Salad Shaved ham 3 oz Sliced american cheese .5 oz EARLY LUNCH Meatloaf Green Chile Cheesburger ChickenAugustine 3 oz Feast Day Sticky rice 1/2 c Steamed broccoli 1 c Sugar free gelitan w/fruit = 1/2 c fruit Ground beef 2 oz Diced potato/corn 1 c WW roll = 56 g Cheddar cheese cubes 1 oz Watermelon 1/2 c 8/9/2019 Squash and Beef Ground beef 3 oz Sauteed squash 1/2 c Green chile 1/2 c WW roll = 56 g Honey dew 1/2 c 8/16/2019 WW bread = 56 g Tossed salad w/tomato and cucumber 1 c Fruit cup 1/2 c 8/22/2019 Ground beef 3 oz Mashed potato 1/2 c Brown gravy 1 oz Chateau vegetable 1/2 c WW roll = 56 g Fresh fruit 8/29/2019 8/2/2019 BBQ Chicken Chicken thigh 3 oz California veggies 1 c Biscuit = 56 g Waldorf salad 1/2 c 8/23/2019 Red Chile Potato Soup Pork 3 oz Potato 1/2 c Red chile puree 1/2 c WW bread = 56 g Fresh fruit salad 1/2 c 8/30/2019 Chicken Caesar Salad Chicken 3 oz Ground beef patty 4 oz Sliced american cheese .5 oz Romain lettuce 2 c Chateau vegetable 1/2 c Winter vegetable 1 c Crouton 1 oz WW roll = 56 g Diced green chile 1/8 c Caesar dressing 1 oz Banana Lettuce/tomato 1/8 c Fruit cup 1/2 c WW bun = 56 g Fresh fruit Based on the availability of ingredients/produce or other unforeseen circumstances, menus are subject to change. Sliced cabbage 1 c Do you or someone you know have a drinking problem? Alcohol use is not a problem for everyone but it can become a problem if you are not aware of the signs so you can do something about it before it does. An alcohol use disorder is diagnosed when someone is drinking to the point it causes harm or distress. If you are curious as to whether or not your alcohol use might be a problem, take a moment to answer the questions below. In the past 6 months to a year, did you: • • • • • • • • • • Drink longer or more than you intended? Try to cut down or stop drinking but instead continued? Drive a car or operate heavy machinery while drinking or feeling “buzzed”? Have to drink more than you used to in order to get the same effect? Continue to drink even though it makes you feel depressed, anxious, or guilty? Continue to drink even though you have had health problems because of alcohol? Continue to drink even though it causes problems with family, friends, and/or your job? Spend a lot of your time figuring out how you would get your next drink? Experience hangovers that get worse each time you drink? Ever have a drink the following day just to “steady your nerves”? -Isleta Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic 505-869-5475 Isleta Pueblo News August 2019 Isleta Elder Center (505) 869-9770 Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday Tuesday Page 19 August Wednesday Please call the Elder Center with any questions regarding the calendar or to sign-up for activities. 2019 Thursday 8/1/2019 Friday 8/2/2019 Off-Site Trip Art Attack! 1:00PM - 4:30PM *All activities subject to change Activities are offered to those 50 Years & Older unless otherwise noted 8/5/2019 8/6/2019 Commodities Distribution #1 8:30AM - 3:30PM Activities Room 8/12/2019 Afternoon Social Music & Sharing 1:00PM Activities Room 8/19/2019 Board Game Competition 8/8/2019 8/9/2019 Learn Stretching Techniques Activities Room AARP Safe Driver Course Try different Exercise Equipment Get Active! 10:30AM Activities Room 8/13/2019 8/14/2019 Tech Basics Friendship Breakfast 9:00AM Explore & Learn how to Operate a iPad Mass 11:30AM Special Memorial Mass for Elders that have passed on from the community 8/15/2019 Early Lunch - 11:00AM . Monthly Caregiver Training: "Why Socialization is Important" 11:30AM - 12:30AM Activities Room 1:00PM Activities Room General Meeting 10:00AM 8/20/2019 8/21/2019 Afternoon Bingo 8/22/2019 Activities Room Commodities Distribution #2 Shuffleboard Practice 1:00PM - 4:00PM 1:00PM - 2:00PM Recreation Center 8/26/2019 Off-Site Trip Bowling Santa Ana Starlight Lanes 9:00AM 8/27/2019 Dining Room 8/7/2019 Exercise for Beginners! Paint Session Staff Meeting - 12:30PM 1:00PM 8/28/2019 St. Augustine Feast Paint a Window Decoration 1:00PM 8:30AM - 3:30PM Space is Limited! Call to Sign-Up today! 8/16/2019 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:00AM - 11:00AM Conference Room 8/23/2019 August Birthdays Celebration 12:00PM - Dining Room Activities Room 8/29/2019 Movie Day 1:00PM Activities Room Elder Center CLOSED with Ron Sarracino 12:30PM - 5:00PM Popcorn & Snocones Will be Served 8/30/2019 Gila River Visitors 11:00AM - 1:00PM Meet & Mingle Isleta Pueblo News Page 20 Alcoholism amongst Native Americans Kaitlyn Balenquah Behavioral Health Intern “The unfortunate thing about this world is that good habits are so much easier to give up than bad ones.” – Somerset Maugham American Indians and Alaskan Natives are often viewed as drunks - alcoholics that have nothing better to do than use federal money to buy booze or drugs, right? Wrong! So many Natives are thriving without alcohol affecting their lives. We, Native Americans are raised to never leave anyone behind, that if one person in our community is hurting from a disease we take it in our own hands to help them get the help that they need. The history behind the first contact that Natives had with alcohol was when we were getting colonized. The White frontiersmen pressed alcohol on Natives because it was excellent for trading. After the Natives had their first contact with alcohol, many people called Natives drunks and said it was in our bodies to get addicted to things quicker. But the rumor did not stop there - there were people saying that Native Americans had a chromosome in their body that made it easier for us to get addicted to things. It wasn’t until the halfway point of the 20th century that studies of Native American drinking behavior revealed that Native American genetics are not any different from any other ethnicity. Alcohol dependence or abuse affects families everywhere. In the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota, Tribal members suffer so much from the disease that 4 out of 5 people in that reservation are addicted to Alcohol. About 90% of the 13,000 crimes are due to or related to alcohol. Alcoholism brings untold suffering to the individual who is addicted to alcohol, to the children of the person addicted, and then to the entire community. If that isn’t enough, there is a small town outside of the reservation that sells alcohol in large amounts because alcohol cannot be sold on the reservation. The Pine Ridge reservation is not the only tribe that suffers from addiction. Many tribes suffer from the fight of alcoholism; it is such a terrible feeling when a tribe has almost completely been consumed by the power of alcohol. On my reservation, alcohol is a huge growing epidemic; I have seen so many people lose their lives to alcohol. It has made such an impact in everyone’s lives that people that would have never thought they would get help are getting help. Making that initial step of wanting to get help gives a huge jumpstart into recovery. We help our people every way that we can because that is what we do as Native people - Never let anyone slip through the cracks. In order for our community to get better, we have to come together as a community. Call today if you believe alcohol is a problem for you. Isleta Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic – 505-869-5475 Isleta Pueblo News Editor: Nathaniel Lujan Asst. Editor: Tara Abeita Published By: Valencia Express August 2019 August 2019 Isleta Pueblo News Page 21 WE ARE HERE TO SERVE Isleta Health Center Team Let’s Talk About Immunizations Isleta Health Center, Medical Department, 869-3200 National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Communities across the country use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases across the lifespan. NM Department of Health and NM Public Schools require child vaccines at different age groups. Immunizations begin at birth and continue throughout your life. Immunizations protect us against disease and boost our immune system to protect against diseases. Before a child starts school a copy of immunizations will be required. The next questions many parents ask is “What vaccines does my child need”? At 4-6 years of age, your child should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: • Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (5th dose) • Polio (IPV) (4th dose) • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (2nd dose) • Chickenpox (varicella) (2nd dose) • Influenza (Flu) (every year) At 7-10-years of age your child should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: • Influenza (Flu) should get a flu vaccine every year. At 11-12 years old, your preteen should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: • Meningococcal (MenACWY) (one dose) • HPV (two doses) • Tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis) (Tdap) (one dose) • Influenza (Flu) (every year) At 13- to 18-year-old get child should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: • Influenza (Flu) (every year) • Meningococcal • Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) (brands Menactra® or Menveo®) given at 16 years old (2nd dose) • If you’re interested in having your child vaccinated with a serogroup B meningococcal vaccine, talk to your child’s doctor.Serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) (Bexsero® or Trumenba®) may be given at 16 through 23 years (2 or 3 doses depending on brand) If you would like more information on immunizations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/ or https://www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adolescent-easyread.html. If you are not sure if your child is up to date, please contact Isleta Health Center, 869-4385. Memorial Service at the Elder Center This month our regular scheduled mass will be a Memorial Mass to celebrate lives well lived. Last year in August we held a Memorial Mass for our dear departed elder, Tata Joe D. Lucero. We would like to continue this tradition. Come join in special prayer, as we reminisce the lives of those who have passed on. Let’s continue to remember them through their stories, “Remember the time that Che-ee/Teh-eh said _____.” I know we all have some fond memories of our departed family and friends. By sharing their stories, we are keeping them with us every day and ensuring that they will never be forgotten. Join us on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Mass will start at 11:30 A.M in our Activities Room with a special luncheon to follow. A special collection in their memory will be taken for our St. Augustine Church. Page 22 Isleta Pueblo News August 2019 PUEBLO OF ISLETA ELDER CENTER RESPITE CARE SERVICES First and foremost, what is Respite Care? Respite care involves short term or temporary care of the frail, sick or disabled for a few hours or weeks, designed to provide relief to the regular caregiver, and the regular caregiver is usually an unpaid family member. If you are a Caregiver of a loved one and at times wish you had a few hours to run errands or attend to personal business. The Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center may be able to help! We have the following Respite Services for elders that meet the eligibility criteria: ► Adult Day Service Program - we provide transportation Monday through Friday for Elders 60+ years of age, to and from home to partake in daily programming (e.g., breakfast, lunch, snacks, crafts, activities, field trips, etc.). ► Veterans Support Program - a Legacy member may provide anywhere from 5 hours to 10 hours of service per week to an elder 60+ years of age. ► In-Home Services - up to 3.5 hours per week of domestic support services can be provided to elders 60+ years of age. ► Centennial Care /Medicaid Services those 18 years of age and older who meet the low income criteria may qualify for in-home care by applying for Personal Care Services through the NM State Centennial Care Agency. The POI Elder Center is considered a service provider, so once an elder qualifies with the state we can be selected as the Provider. At that point, we will assist you in identifying a family member or we hire an attendant to support the Plan of Care as determined by the State. If you are interested in this type of service and feel you may meet the low income criteria, please feel free to call our Benefits and Billing Office at (505) 869-9770. We will be happy to coach you through the application process. ► Caregiver Training - free monthly trainings are offered to support "Caregivers." The trainings help with learning about available resources, tips on how to manage caregiving, and ways you can prevent burnout. Monthly Caregiver trainings are listed in the Elder Center Activities Calendar within the Tribal Newsletter. We realize that "Caregiving" is a full time job and for some a 24-hour 7-days a week responsibility, and we want to help you the "Caregiver." Call the Elder Center Outreach Manager at (505) 869-9770 to request services noted above. SAVE THE DATE The Isleta Elder Center Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday October 12, 2019 8:00AM—5:00PM Isleta Casino & Resort Grand Ballroom For a booth call 869-9770 August 2019 Isleta Pueblo News Page 23 Health Beat: Isleta Community Health Summit and Farmers Market, and the Community Health Focus Group Stephanie Barela, Health Educator Phone: 505-869-4479 What we are doing with the results of the Community Health Assessment Survey? Come to the Isleta Community Health Summit on Saturday, August 17th to learn more about some of the health topics that were on the survey, as well as, to find out the RESULTS of the SURVEY! Come early to register for the summit at 8:30 and stay to hear about the topics below. • • • • • • Understanding Mental Health/Substance Abuse Learning about the Violence in Isleta Getting to know Emerging Tobacco Products Addressing Drug Use in Isleta Community Narcan Training Isleta’s Community Health: A Review of the Community Health Assessment During the summit you can receive breakfast and lunch, as well as, have the possibility of winning door prizes that include a Kitchen Aide mixer, gas cards and other possibilities. Everyone who attends the summit will get a T-shirt, apron or bag. After the summit, we are offering our 1st ever Farmers Market, with a variety of local produce and products from noon-1:30pm. A Heart-Warming, Inspirational Experience! July 12, 2019 For this summer, I have been interning at the Isleta Health Center’s Behavioral Health Department. First, I would like to thank all the loving, open-armed and influential staff. They brought me in and immediately made me feel comfortable and asked what I wanted to do. They let me volunteer with many programs that I have not had experience with yet and this has helped me prepare for my future career. I am so grateful to the amazing staff who have been so openhearted, helped with anything that I needed and answered every question I asked! I never would have imagined that when I walked into Behavioral Health, this place would make me feel so ready to start the journey to get my career started. I personally would like to thank the entire staff for such an amazing experience and influence starting with Ms. Bonnie Evans, who has motivated me to keep going and never stop until my dream is fulfilled. The amazing staff does not stop there, I would also like to mention the counselors who have their own individuality about everything they do, and how they taught me to jump into my future job and showed me an easier way to help people. Finally yet importantly are the Administrative Assistants, Esther and Eloisa who taught me how to handle all the counselors’ busy schedules, showed me how to welcome every patient and make them feel comfortable and how a little but important thing such as making coffee every morning shows how much we care for our people. My internship has not only been professional but has also been a great learning experience; with the love I have received during my time with here, it has also become a personal connection that I cannot imagine not having the opportunity to have experienced. The staff has given me advice in life that I will take with me into my future profession and the real world. In closing, I would like to say thankyou to everyone at the Isleta Health Center and the Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic. I’d like to express to them that my internship here has been amazing so far and I hope to experience many more inspirational, and exciting lessons that I can pass on to my people when I start my journey in this profession. Sincerely, Kaitlynn Balenquah Behavioral Health Intern If you are interested in attending the summit and farmers market or if you are interested in selling produce or products, pre-register for the event by contacting Stephanie Barela at the Isleta Health Center at (505) 869-4479 or go on-line and pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growingour-community-poi-health-summit-and-farmers-markettickets-63696220109. We are asking participants to come to the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isleta, NM for the Community Health Summit at 8:30am in the Religious Education Building, and for vendors to come to the Church Court Yard at 10:30am with their own set up (table, chair, canopy). We hope this event is the 1st of many, so please come support the Isleta Health Center’s efforts to “grow a healthy community”. The week following the summit, we will be conducting a Community Health Focus Group, where we would like 8-10 Isleta community members come to the Isleta Health Training Center from 5pm- 6:30pm on August 20th to help review the information from the community health assessment and come up with ideas to address these concerns. Participants will receive dinner and a gas card for their time. Due to limited space, please contact Stephanie Barela (869-4479) to sign up. QUARTERLY REVIEW ELDER CENTER FOOD SERVICES JULY 2019 Highlights from 3rd Quarter We have delivered approximately 12,500 meals to home bound elders and their caregivers Served approximately 3600 Congregate Meals (dine-in) Lunch and Breakfast Provided Nutrition education to approximately 400 elders during Still missing Cancelled Meals The Elder center Food Services strives to provide our home bound elders with a nutritious lunch, Monday through Friday. We understand that there may be times that our clients have appointments or other engagements that take them from the home during our delivery time. We always ask for a courtesy call to cancel a meal when our clients will not be home. So far we have recorded: 501 meals that were undeliverable—no client home and/or no call to cancel meal. By calling to cancel your meal you can save the Food Service Program approximately $6/meal, as you can see this adds up!! To cancel a meal call 869-9770 by 9 AM Isleta Pueblo News Page 24 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 Saturday, August 17, 2019 Isleta Religious Education Building @St. Augustine Catholic Church 8:30 - Registration 9:00 - 12:00 Workshops 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch & Farmers Market 4 5 Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am @BHS Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS Eagle HIIT:- Week 2: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness 6 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS. Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness 7 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12 pm Youth Group ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS Eagle HIIT:- Week 2: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm @BHS August 2019 FRIDAY 2 Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30pm @DPP Wellness CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 8 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am No Podiatry Clinic Dental Education: 8:30am @IHC Training Center DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @ BHS. SAT 3 Group Therapy: 11am-12:00pm @BHS Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS 9 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @ BHS. 10 CLINIC5:30-7:30pm OPENS AT@DPP 9:50am Group Therapy: 11am-12:00pm Iron Eagle: @BHS Wellness Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS WORLD BREAST FEEDING WEEK— 8/5—8/9, 2019 11 18 25 12 Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am @BHS Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS Eagle HIIT:- Week 3: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness 19 Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am @BHS Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS Eagle HIIT:- Week 4: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness 26 Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am @BHS Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS Eagle HIIT:- Week 5: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness 13 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS. 14 15 16 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12 pm Youth Summer Program: 9:00-3:00pm @BHS Eagle HIIT:- Week 3 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm @BHS CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ CLINIC AT 9:50amBHS. Podiatry Clinic:OPENS 8:00-4:30pm 20 21 22 23 Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness Health Cooking Class 5-7pm @Health Center Kitchen Eagle HIIT:- Week 4: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm @BHS No Podiatry Clinic Group Therapy: 11am-12:00pm @BHS Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS 28 29 Eagle HIIT Week 5: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm @DPP Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30pm @DPP Wellness Community Health Focus Group: 5:00pm, @Isleta Health Center Training CenterTo Sign up contact: Stephanie Barela—505-869-4479 or Email: sbarela@islclinic.net 27 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS. Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Youth Summer Program: 9:00-3:00pm @BHS DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @ BHS. Group Therapy: 11am-12:00pm @BHS Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS Community Cancer Support (Prepare to Care): 10-30-noon @Isleta Health Center Kitchen DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS. 17 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS. Mandatory Employee CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50amAnother Recovery Technique Training: (ART): 10-11am @ BHS. 8:00am—4:30pm Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30pm @DPP Wellness Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30pm @DPP Wellness 30 DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @ BHS. Group Therapy: 11am-12:00pm @BHS Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS 24 31 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3Ad18848b0943c033f. Public record. Not legal advice.