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

Volume 10 Issue 9

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

September 2015

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

I want to take the opportunity to thank

all our program service workers and

community members who participated in

the Community Clean Up on Thursday,

August 20, 2015 in preparation for our

Annual St. Augustine Feast.

It was

heartwarming to see our community come

together to celebrate the Mass for Saint

Augustine our Patron Saint and participate

in the Procession, Tribal Dance and feast.

A very special “thank you” to the

Mayordomos and families for their

dedication and hard work in hosting the

St. Augustine feast: Marie and Christopher

Peterson, Michael and Reanna Lucero,

Mark and Sandra Montoya and Anthony

and Shay Jiron. Thank you all for an

enjoyable and memorable feast.

National Leaders Visit Isleta Pueblo

for Official Transition Ceremony for

Tribe’s Elementary School

ISLETA PUEBLO --- On Saturday, August

1 at 11 a.m., local, state and national leaders

descended on Isleta Pueblo to officially

celebrate the tribe’s takeover of the Isleta

Elementary School from the Bureau of

Indian Education (BIE) after nearly 120

years.

In opening remarks, Governor Eddie P.

Torres said, “Generations of Isleta tribal

members have attended the school under

BIE control, today, we have reason to

celebrate as we take control of it. Most

importantly, creating a curriculum that

puts an emphasis on teaching our native

language.”

The tribe’s exercise of self-determination

was applauded by National leaders present,

which included: US Dept. of the Interior

Secretary Sally Jewell; Asst. Sec. of Indian

Affairs Kevin Washburn; BIE Director

Monte Roessel; Rep. Steve Pearce and Rep.

Michelle Lujan-Grisham.

Isleta is just one of four pueblos in New

Mexico to take over the operation of a local

school that was first established by the

BIE. The tribe began the lengthy process

of requesting the takeover last June. It

received final approval from BIE this past

March.

The tribe also established a 15-member

transition team that has been meeting

monthly since January to implement to-do

lists, timelines and other tasks.

“You need only look at the list of dignitaries

to see how special and significant this

event is,” added Governor Torres. “We hope

students, teachers and parents notice our

efforts and look forward to many years of

success.”

Governor Eddie Paul Torres and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell at the Ribbon cutting

of the transitional ceremony of the Isleta Elementary School.

The school (K-5) serves approximately 150

students from the Isleta Pueblo. The first

day of school for the 2015-16 school year is

August 10.

New Mexico Annual Conference on

Aging – August 18-19, 2015

ISLETA PUEBLO – On Tuesday, August

18th and Wednesday 19st, 2015, a

Conference on Aging was held at the

Isleta Resort and Casino.

Governor

Eddie Paul Torres opened the conference

with an invocation and opening remarks.

On Wednesday August 19, 2015, New

Mexico State Governor Susana Martinez

addressed the attendees and announced

the Conference on Aging offers New Mexico

seniors and those who care for them

valuable information and tips that can

help seniors live independently as long as

possible, and while there is a lot of valuable

information, this is also a great event for

seniors to get out, meet new people and

have some fun. The event provided a wide

variety of topics in more than 50 workshops

and was attended by over 1000 participants

from throughout the State.

Native American Mass – Santa Fe,

New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico – On Saturday,

August 22, 2015, Governor Torres and

Second Lt. Governor Abeita attended the

annual Native American Mass held at the

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in

Santa Fe. The Native American Mass helps

to launch the start of Indian Market in

Santa Fe which ran the weekend of August

22 – 23.

Gov. Torres and Lt. Gov. Abeita represented

the Pueblo of Isleta along with three other

pueblo representatives: Acoma Governor

Fred Vallo, Sr., Pojoaque Gov. Joseph

Talachy, and Santa Ana Lt. Gov. Leonard

Armijo.

The Native American Mass is a CatholicNative American themed mass. Almost

everyone helping to serve and celebrate

the mass are from among several New

Mexico tribes. Native people serving are

altar servers, liturgy readers, Eucharistic

(communion) ministers, and choir singers.

Several Isletans served in these roles for

the mass.

This year’s mass was also the first Native

American Mass to be celebrated by the

Archdiocese’s newly installed Archbishop,

John C. Wester. Archbishop Wester was

installed as the 12th Archbishop of Santa

Fe on June 4, 2015 following Archbishop

Michael Sheehan’s retirement.

Message from Governor

Eddie Paul Torres

As we celebrate these special days let us all

be mindful and give thanks to our Great

Spirits “Na Ha Drem” for their blessings

they bestow upon us and let us hold in our

hearts the fond memories of our recently

departed love ones. May the Great Spirit

give us the strength to continue to prosper by

living our values of: RESPECT, HONESTY

AND INTEGRITY.

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Isleta Pueblo News

PROBATE NEWS

SECOND NOTICE - A Petition to Probate the Estate of Janice Terecita

Desselle, deceased November 22, 2014. Case No. CV-14-PRO-0008,

has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an

interest in the Estate is hereby requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

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

has been scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 1:30 PM. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the Tribal

Service Complex, 3950 HWY. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you

have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Courts Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

SECOND NOTICE - A Petition to Probate the Estate of Josephine

Anzara, deceased April 17, 1989. Case No. CV-14-PRO-00018, has been

filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest

in the Estate is hereby requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

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

been scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 1:30 PM. Claims must

be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the Tribal

Service Complex, 3950 HWY. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you

have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Courts Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

Isleta Elder Center

Title VI Notice to Public

Notifying the Public of Rights under Title VI - English

• The New Mexico Department of Transportation operates its

programs and services without regard to race, color, and national

origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any

person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful

discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with

The New Mexico Department of Transportation.

• For more information on the New Mexico Department of

Transportation’s civil rights program, and the procedures to file

a complaint, please call 1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774, email:

damian.segura@state.nm.us; or visit our administrative offices at

1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM 87505. For more information,

visit www.dot.state.nm.us.

• A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal

Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attention:

Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR,

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Phone:

(202)366-4043.

• If information is needed in another language, please contact

1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774.

Notificación al Público de los Derechos Garantizados por

Título VI - Español

• El Departamento de Transporte del estado de Nuevo México

opera sus programas y servicios, sin distinción de raza, color y

origen nacional, según el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles.

Cualquier persona que cree o que ha sido perjudicada por una

práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el Título VI, puede presentar

una queja con el Departamento de Transporte de Nuevo México.

• Para obtener más información sobre el programa de derechos

civiles del Departamento de Transporte de Nuevo México o

para obtener más información sobre los procedimientos para

presentar una queja, llame al 1-800-554-0936 o al (505) 827-1774.

Email: damian.segura@state.nm.us, o visite nuestras oficinas

administrativas en 1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM 87505. Para

obtener más información, visite www.dot.state.nm.us

• Un demandante puede presentar una queja directamente a la

Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA), Oficina de Derechos

Civiles, Atención: Coordinador del Programa de Título VI, East

Building, 5th Floor TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington.

, DC 20590. Teléfono: (202) 366-4043

• Si se necesita información en otro idioma, por favor póngase en

contacto con 1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774.

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From the Judiciary Isleta Newsletter September

JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE AND THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS

According to legal scholars and historians

one of the great principles on which this

Nation was established is the doctrine of

separation of powers; the system of checks

and balances between the Executive

Branch, the Legislative Branch and

the Judicial Branch of our government.

Interestingly, this principle is not directly

stated in the U.S. Constitution but implied

and was recognized by the U.S. Supreme

Court in a Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S.

137 (1803) in which judicial review of acts of

Congress could be reviewed regarding their

constitutionality by the Supreme Court.

Much to the credit of the current Isleta

Constitution this same principle of judicial

review is stated in Article IX -THE

JUDICIAL BRANCH, Section 5, to wit; “In

addition, the tribal court shall determine

the constitutionality of enactments of the

council submitted to the court for review.”

Judicial branches of government sort of

act like “referees” in protecting the rights

of citizens against government acts that

may violate their rights set for in the

Constitution under general principles of

due process and fairness. This principle

has been further stated in other Council

enactments.

The rights of members are generally set

forth in Article III Section 1 subsections (a)(j). Section 2 is significant in that it provides

for recognition of other rights possessed

by the people.

Sort of a recognition of

“inherent rights” of citizens not otherwise

delegated to the government. For example,

one of the main sources of these other rights

is the Indian Civil Rights Act. (25 US 1301,

et seq). Section 1(a)-(j) of our Constitution

parallels these same rights except for the

right to a jury trial. The right to a jury

trial is set forth in Council Resolutions 134

section 10 for criminal offenses punishable

by imprisonment. Offenses that do not

require imprisonment but only fines or

penalty assessments, no right to a jury trial

exists. We all share these rights and enjoy

them not only as citizens of Isleta but also as

citizens of the state and federal government

when off reservation.

The separation of powers doctrine is

applicable to all three branches. In the

event the courts go too far, the legislative

branch may enact a new law that covers or

corrects the judicial holding of the court. A

good example of this occurred in Duro v.

Reina, 495 U.S. 676 (1990), in which the

United States Supreme Court held that

Indian tribes could not prosecute Indians

who were members of other tribes for

crimes committed on their reservations. In

response, Congress amended a section of the

Indian Civil Rights Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1301,

to include the power to "exercise criminal

jurisdiction over all Indians" as one of

the powers of self-government. Thus, the

checks and balances works on all branches

of government.

The council or any legislative body cannot

possibly write a law that covers every

conceivable or for that matter inconceivable

situation that might arise.

Each

executive department may be authorized

to promulgate regulations to govern the

implementation of the act. Where there

is a need for further interpretation of an

enactment, the specific department involved

may determine policy and procedures to let

people know what or how the enactment

is going to be implemented. This is readily

seen in the US Code of Federal Regulations

that each Federal Department or Agency

promulgates to govern their internal

operations and procedures. The courts

will monitor this process to ensure that

the regulation comports to the act and does

not go too far in its authority as to infringe

upon the legislature’s authority.

The primary power of the chief executive

is to veto legislation passed by the

legislature. However, this may not be a

recognized power of our Governor, because

it is not specifically provided for in the

Isleta Constitution. However, as the chief

executive officer of the Pueblo this may be

one of that office’s inherent powers.

Independence of each branch is recognized

by the other branches as an “inherent

power” to be protected vigorously by each

branch. Determining the boundaries of

each branches’ “inherent authority” is

critical and up to the courts to ultimately

determine. The Police Department, as a

part of the executive branch, determines

the schedules, authority and procedural

processes that maintains the efficiency

of their officers.

The Social Services

Department and the Behavior Health

Department do the same thing. These

departments are all a part of the executive

branch. They can infringe on the rights of

citizens and go too far in their operations

and implementation of their authority,

and if they do this is where to courts or the

legislative branch comes in.

The judiciary does the same for its internal

operations such as court procedures,

admissions to practice before the court,

judicial ethics, staff ethics, or other

procedures that affect the operations of

the court including probation terms and

conditions, release conditions, fines, and

the like.

Needless to say, one of the most responsible

duties of citizens is to know your

government and its powers and limitations.

After all, the power to govern comes from

its citizens, and we all must be vigilant in

their delegation to the government as well

as their exercise.

The Isleta Judiciary, including the Appellate

Court is available to each citizen to insure

their rights are protected and to govern the

rights of citizens in controversies that may

arise between them. We strive to insure

fairness and may not always be understood.

It is vital to any self-determined government

that its citizens accept the rulings and

decisions of our courts regardless of the

outcome.

The topics take years to master and many

academics and legal scholars and courts

differ widely in their views on what and

how they are to operate in a democracy.

This article barely scratches the surface

of these complex topics but hopefully

makes the reader a little more aware of the

independence of each branch and the idea

of separation of powers, and the inherent

authority of each branch including the

people to whom we owe our existence.

Isleta Pueblo News

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD LEADERS

Isleta Elder Center:

September 2015

PUEBLO OF ISLETA, ELDER CENTER

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Attention Seniors Residing in District 2 and 3

The Isleta Elder Center Advisory Committee is searching

for candidates 60 years of age or older to serve on the

committee. The committee meets once or twice a month

to discuss very important and interesting issues from

state to federal levels related to healthy aging and the

multitude of available resources. We are the voice for our

Elder Center

senior community, our representation is taken seriously Advisory Committee

at all levels.

meets once a month

Currently, we have three vacancies in two districts: District 2 (2 vacancies)

which cover the Village area and Wheh nahm (Oribi). This district extends from

the west side of the Rio Grande River to the east side of the Rail Road Tracks and

extends from the north to the south boundaries of the reservation; District 3 (1

vacancy) which covers the area east of the Rio Grande River and west of Highway

47 and also extends from the north to the south boundaries of the reservation.

Ballots will be mailed out no later than September 16, 2015 to all eligible tribal

members residing in these districts. On the ballot you may submit 2 nominations

(self-nominations encouraged). Deadlines will be included on the ballots. Another

mailing will be sent out indicating the names of nominees on a voting ballot, with

another deadline date. Once this process is completed we will have three new

members.

For a better representation of our community the candidates must live in these

districts to be eligible. If you have any questions please feel free to call Lillian

Jaramillo, President of the Committee at 450-5515. You may also contact the

other members: District 1 -Priscilla Reyna-Jojola, and Elsie Lucero; District 4 –

Edwina Abeita.

→ Apples contain antioxidant such

as polyphenol and flavonoid that

reduces the risk of cancer.

→

cholesterol levels in the body.

→ An apple a day reduces the

risk of skin diseases. It also prevent

digestive and liver problems.

→ Apple cider vinegar used as

beverage prevents the formation of

kidney stone.

→ Apples have been recommended

for arthritis. obesity, gallbladder

stones, bronchial asthma, gonorrhea,

tuberculosis, anemia, insomnia,

neuritis and halitosis.

http://www.fruitsinfo com/apples.php

The Elder Center provides transportation

services to elders 60+ years of age for the

following (please call the Elder Center to

be placed on schedule):

• Grocery Shopping (Wal-Mart, Smith’s,

Albertson’s, etc.) – 1st Friday of each

month

• Retail Shopping (Wal-Mart, JC Penney,

Sears, etc.) – 2nd Friday of each month

• Mail, Banking, and Bill Paying –

Every Monday

• Pick-up for elders who would like to

have lunch at the Elder Center (pick-up

will begin at 11:00 am and return after

lunch around 1:00 pm)

Transportation services will be provided

as a back-up for families that are unable

to transport for the following or are

unable to schedule with Isleta Health

Center’s CHR Program:

(Elders need to make sure they have

their referrals from Isleta Health

Center for scheduled appointments

to locations such as Presbyterian,

Lovelace, Eye Associates, etc.)

Dental Appointments (Isleta Health

•

Center, etc.)

→ The apples reduce the risk of

the nerve cells caused by oxidative

stress which ultimately prevents

neurodegenerative diseases.

Elder Center

Transportation Services

•

Eye Appointments (Isleta Health

Center, Eye Associates, etc.)

→ Apples fruit helps in reducing

→ The antioxidants in it protect

PHONE: 505-869-9770

FAX: 505-869-7593

Doctor’s Appointments (Isleta Health

•

Center, Presbyterian, Lovelace, etc.)

The fiber content in it helps in

regulating bowel movements which

reduces the risk of colon cancer.

neurodegenerative diseases such as

Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's.

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Cran-Apple Turkey Skillet Recipe

"This quick and easy skillet meal has such wide appeal

that it will become one of your favorite go-to recipes."

—Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 6

servings

INGREDIENTS

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2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced

3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple

juice

3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast

1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix

DIRECTIONS

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1. In a large skillet, combine apples, cider,

broth, cranberries and nutmeg; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or

until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.

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2. Stir in turkey and stuffing mix. Cook,

covered, 2-3 minutes or until liquid is almost

absorbed. Yield: 6 servings.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

1 cup equals 267 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat),

60 mg cholesterol, 630 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate,

2 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean

meat, 1 starch, 1 fruit.

•

Podiatry Appointments (Isleta Health

Center, etc.)

Prescription Pick-Up – Staff will not

•

pick up medications (narcotics) that

require an ID for pick up at the Isleta

Health Center Pharmacy

Other types of transportation services

needed (pick-up/drop-off) from those

listed will be considered based on

scheduling/vehicle availability.

Policies and Procedures for transportation

services that involve clients expending their

personal funds will be utilized to protect

both client and staff. Transporter will not

be allowed to conduct any type of transaction

on behalf of the elder.

If you are in need of transportation

services, we ask that you “Please provide

a minimum of a 24-hour notice for

scheduling purposes.”

If you have any questions on the Elder

Center Transportation Services, or if you

need to schedule, please call the Operations

Department at 869-9770.

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September 2015

(505) 869-7584

(5050 869-7579 Fax

poiemploymentgisletapueblo.com

Pueblo of Isleta

Human Resources

P.O. Box 1270

Join the Pueblo of Isleta Workforce!

The Pueblo of Isleta offers a wide range of career

opportunities with competitive salanes and excellent

benefits Search the current career opportunities and

apply todayl

Career Opportunities

Location

Position Posting

Closing Date

Administration

Executive Director (Appointed Poston)

Open Until Filled

Elder Center

Personal Care Service Aide

Continuously Accepting Applications

Elder Center

Veteran Support Service Program Member

Open Until Filled

Headstart

Nutritionist Coordinator

Open Until Filled

Health Center Health

CHR Van Driver (Occasional)

Open Until Filled

Center Health

Dental Assistant

Open Until Filled

Center Health

EMT Paramedic

Open Until Filled

Center Health

EMT Intermediate (4 Positions)

Open Until Filled

Center Health

Fitness Instructor

Open Until Filled

Center Health

Physical Therapist

Open Until Filled

Center Housing

PRN EMT Paramedic (Occasional)

Open Until Filled

Authority Isleta

HVAC Technician

Open Until Filled

Business Corporation

Food Server

Open Until Filled

Police Department POI

Police Officer

Continuously Accepting Applications

Elementary School POI Business Manager

Open Until Filled

Elementary School

Elementary Teacher (8-Positions)

Open Until Filled

Public Services

Irrigation Technician

Open Until Filled

Public Services

Pipe Layer/Laborer-Not to Exceed 2YR - NEW Open Until Filled

Recreation Center

Lifeguard (Regular Part-Time)

Continuously Accepting Applications

Truancy

Truancy Coordinator

08/24/2015

Isleta Pueblo News

The PUEBLO OF ISLETA is a Drug Free Employer.

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

Pueblo of Isleta Application Process

Interested persons who meet

the minimum qualifications must

submit a completed signed Pueblo

of Isleta Employment Application.

A resume may be submitted with

the application but not in lieu of

Contact A POI Recruiter Today!

Myra Garro

Carol Jiron

(505) 869-9792

(505) 869-7585

poi70103@isletanueblo.com

poi07001@isletapueblo.com

Richard Garcia

(505) 869-7587

poi70106(isletapueblo corn

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

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

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

September 2015

J.O.M. Johnson-O’Malley Program 505 869-9810

Isleta Pueblo News

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Back to School!

Open House Dates !

I cannot believe how fast the summer flew by. We

here at the Johnson-O’Malley Program would like

to give a big welcome back to all the students and

parents in the community. We are so excited for this

new school year and we hope that all the students are

happy to be back at school learning.

Below are the Dates for Open House in the Los Lunas School District.

Yay! School is back in session.

We wanted to thank all the J.O.M. eligible students

and parents that came to our Annual School Supply

Distribution. It was awesome to see everyone!

Approximately 425 students came in to receive school

supplies. We also help with calculators for JOM

eligible students in middle school and high school. If

your student needs one for class, please feel free to

come on in a pick up a Calculator Form.

We also wanted to give a big welcome to Michelle

Valdez. She is the new Administrative Assistant

here at the J.O.M. Program. Michelle came onboard

in August and we are delighted to have her as part of

our team. She is looking forward to meeting everyone.

The J.O.M. staff will be attending the following Open

Houses: Sundance Elementary on August 27th at 5:30

pm, Los Lunas Middle School on August 31st at 6:00

pm, Bosque Farms Elementary on September 10th at

5:30 pm and Valencia Middle School on September

24th at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there.

Once again we want to welcome everyone to a brand

new school year. We hope to see families at the

upcoming Open Houses. If you have any questions

please feel free to contact us at 869-9810.

for Los Lunas Schools

Ann Parish Elementary

Bosque Farms Elem.

Century High School

Desert View Elementary

KGE and Family School

Los Lunas Elementary

Los Lunas High School

Los Lunas Middle School

Peralta Elementary

Raymond Gabaldon

Sundance Elementary

Tomé Elementary

Valencia Elementary

Valencia High School

Valencia Middle School

9/3/15

9/10/15

9/17/15

9/3/15

9/10/15

8/20/15

9/1/15

8/31/15

9/17/15

8/24/15

8/27/15

8/10/15

9/1/15

8/27/15

9/24/15

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New J.O.M. Tutoring Schedule!

The J.O.M. Program will start its Tutoring Program on October 5th. Tutoring

Services are not limited to only J.O.M. eligible students. This is not homework

help and once enrolled attendance is mandatory. The program is twice a week

for six weeks and focuses on the specific area of need for each child. Spots are

limited, so please call Lisa Smith for more information.

Monday & Wednesday

Tuesday & Thursday

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine

Parish to offer spiritual comfort and support to

families who have experienced the loss of a loved

one. We will continue to honor and respect our

traditional teachings.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ with his

duties to render pastoral care and/or services.

2.To assist families with hospitality and Christian

fellowship after the liturgy and burial services when

requested.

3.The bereavement group will offer informal

continuing support.

With Sympathy

“In times of sorrow

God’s quiet waters

of hope and courage flow”

Isleta Pueblo News

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September 2015

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings Isleta Pueblo Community! I hope you all are transitioning well to school schedules & bus schedules.

Please remember to be cautious while driving in school zones and bus stops. Remember to save some money

for the feast day and the New Mexico State Fair. Those events are just around the corner. At least go get a

hot dog or a deep fried Oreo.

News

We will be having our monthly Library

staff meeting on September 2. The Library

will be closed from 8:00am-12:00pm. We

will be discussing upcoming programs and

planning our holiday events. Keep your

ears open and eyes peeled for our flyers of

upcoming events or come pick up a calendar

from our front desk or at the Library’s

website or Facebook.

We have recently updated our General

Library Policies, Computer Policies,

Homework Help Rules and our Unattended

Children’s Policy. These policies and the

Library bill of rights are posted inside the

Library and are available to the public

upon request.

The Library will be attending school open

houses to provide information and talk

about our services to the surrounding area.

Sundance Elementary Open House August

27 from 5:30pm-7:00pm, and Bosque

Farms Elementary September 10 from

5:30pm- 7:00pm. If your child attends any

one of these schools come by and see what

upcoming programs will have for adults

and children.

Great news! The Library now provides

FREE family passes for museums and

historic sites. How does it work? Come to

the Library and ask for our family pass. This

pass is available for check out for a total of

7 days. One pass is good for up to 6 family

members. Come take advantage of this and

enjoy your time with family exploring the

history of New Mexico.

The Library will be closed on the

following days:

Friday, September 4th

Isleta Feast Day

Saturday, September 5th

Labor Day Weekend

Monday, September 7th

Labor Day

The deadline for the October newsletter

will be on September 22. If you have an

article you would like to be mentioned in

the newsletter, please give the Library a

call at 505-869-9808.

Upcoming

Do you like to experiment with making your

own cleaners, makeup, or scents? Come

check out Our Do-It-Yourself Program which

will be on September 2nd from 5:30pm-6:

30pm. Participants will learn how to make

their own Air Freshener great for making

your room, car or bathroom smell lovely!

This is open to the first 10 Adults. Register

with Valeri at the Library or give us a call

505-869-9808.

While the DIY program for the adults is

taking place, we will have one for the youth.

They will be making their own Bouncy Ball

and test it to see if it really works! This

program is will be the same time as the

adult program from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This

program is open to the first 10 children to

register with Cheyenne or you can give us a

call at 505-869-9808.

Do you love Art? We will have our second

Art Program based on Basic Ink techniques

on September 9th and 10th from 5:30pm7:00pm. This program is open to the first

This is open to the first 10 children to

register at the Library or you can give us a

call at 505-869-9808.

Tech Tuesdays! Our first Tech Tuesday:

How to use Pinterest will be September

29th from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Library

conference room. Basic computer skills and

an email account are required for this class.

You will learn how to set up an account

for Pinterest and search for ideas, crafts,

pictures, fashion, recipes, and learn how to

share your ideas with friends and family.

This program is open to the first 8 adults

to sign up with Tara at the Library or you

can give us a call at 505-869-9808. The

Library will now incorporate one computer

class every last Tuesday of the month

unless noted otherwise due to holidays or

unexpected closures.

Recap

Art Class participants drawing with

pencil and charcoal. Drawing shadows

show on the foam models.

10 participants ages 13 and up. All supplies

are provided. To register please call the

library and speak with Cheyenne.

Attention all Book lovers! Our book club

program is coming back. Every Wednesday

for 8 weeks, September 2-October 21,

from 5:30pm-6:30pm. For the month of

September you will enjoy reading from

a Nook tablet with the book called Dark

Places by Gillian Flynn. Gillian Flynn was

also the author of Gone Girl, which is now a

motion picture and available for check out

at the Library. For the month of October

the book club will return to a traditional

book. The book is the next in this series

called Sharp Objects also by Gillian Flynn.

Enjoy discussions on the book and a night

away from home. Nooks will be provided

to all registered participants with a signed

user agreement. This program is open to

the 8 adults to register with Diane or you

can give us a call at 505-869-9808.

Legos everywhere! If you love playing with

Legos and expanding your mind coming

up with new things to build, come to the

Library’s Lego club. We meet every 3rd

Saturday of the month. This month’s Lego

club will meet on Saturday, September

19th from 10:00am-12:00pm. Free play is

for the first hour and the second hour you

will be given a challenge. New sign-ups

will take place every month. An adult must

accompany their child during this program.

Cutz for Kids took place on August 1st and

we were present to provide a game while

children waited to get their hair cuts for

free. Our game was based on Star Wars and

participants had to throw a Ping-Pong ball

into cups to earn prizes. Prizes ranged from

Library pens, water bottles, backpacks,

movies and cds. We even had our Star Wars

life size cut outs on display and along with

music from the movie. The event brought

the community together and was great to

see the smiles on the children’s faces as

they walked out rocking their new hair dos!

Some even walked out with a library bag

full of prizes they won.

Our first Do-It-Yourself Programs were held

on August 6 from 5:30pm-6:30pm for both

Adults and Children. These programs were

offered together so that a parent and child

can come at the same time and not have

to worry about a babysitter. We want you

to come and enjoy our programs we offer.

Adult participants made their own lip scrub

and lip gloss and children participants

made a candy bowl made out of a balloon,

glue and confetti. Do-It-Yourself programs

will be every first Thursday of the Monday

unless noted otherwise.

Our Art Program consisted of two days of

pencil and charcoal on August 12th and

13th. This was open to 10 participants of

all ages and filled up quick with students

excited to learn. Students learned how to

draw and add shadow techniques using a

light source.

Lego club started on Saturday 15th and will

continue every 3rd Saturday of the each

month. We had a total of 10 students join

us along with their families. They enjoyed

the first hour of free play with all Legos

and Lego mini figures. The second hour

they were challenged to make their version

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September 2015

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of a spaceship. Once they finished everyone

talked about their spaceship creation with

the whole group. Since Lego club was held at

the Library, the kids have been talking about

Legos and asking when the next Lego club will

be held.

Students working in a group enjoying

the Lego Club.

A Parent enjoying the Lego Club with their

child as they build things together.

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.

RUNNERS REGISTRATION FORM

Name: _________________________________________________ Age:_________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Male ( )

Female ( )

Phone: (505)-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Days Running:

_____Wednesday

_____ Thursday

_____ Friday

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

___Yes ___No I give Isleta Behavioral Health Services authorization to take and use my

photo for use in the monthly Pueblo newsletter.

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Phone #: ______________________ Community: __________________________________

T-Shirt Size: ____________

Sept. 9, 2015 – Bernardo to Isleta Church

Sept. 10, 2015 – Isleta Church to Bataan Park

Sept. 11, 2015 – Bataan Park to Fair Grounds

List Any Medical Problems: ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

***********************************

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

I hereby waive and release any and all rights for damages I may have against the Pueblo of

Isleta Behavioral Health Services / The State of New Mexico / MCRR Planning Committee and

other Sponsoring and participating Agents for all injuries sustained by my participation in said

events.

_________________________________________________________________________

Participants Signature

Date

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Parent / Guardian Signature if under 18

Date

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Southwest Native

American Veterans Association

2015 Golf Tournament

4 Person Scramble

Isleta Eagle Golf Course

11000 Broadway SE

Albuquerque, NM

Phone: 505-848-1900

This year's event will be held at the well-manicured

Isleta Eagle Golf Course in Isleta, NM

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Registration begins at 7:00 am

with a shot-gun start at 8:00 am

September 20, 2015

8:00 - 2:00

Golf attire is required. No steel spikes are

allowed on the course.

Cost: $125 per player

Registration: 7AM

125 players

Cost of entry includes

Enjoy a complete program of

18 holes of golf

Golf cart included

Golf Bag for each player

Exciting awards banquet

Entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart and

range balls.

The golf tournament will conclude in the banquet room

with an awards presentation and raffle.

Assist us to properly plan for this event, please preregister by calling, emailing, or online.

Call: 505-280-7013

Contests/Challenges:

Longest Drive

Closest to the Pin

Long Putt

Sponsorships

Gold Sponsor

$1,500

Email: pattyjojola@yahoo.com

On-Line: www.swnava.com

Please join in honoring all veterans, our Warriors who

have served us bravely in the United States Armed

Services to preserve and protect our freedoms and

liberties, they deserve our utmost praise.

Bronze Sponsor

$500

Your contributions will go directly towards providing

services to all Veterans whose needs far exceed the

capacity of any single stand-alone program. Your

support will contribute to the well-being of these

Veterans as they leave the military, return to their

communities seek health care, and employment

opportunities.

Tee Sign Sponsor

$250

A day of golf with these heroes will be

fun and exciting!

Silver Sponsor

$1,000

Sponsorships

Opportunities

Gold

$1,500

One Foursome

Two Tee Signs

Special Recognition

Silver

$1,000

One Foursome

One Tee Sign

Special Recognition

Bronze

$500

One Foursome

Tee Sign Sponsor

$250

One Tee Sign

Tax Deductible

Donation

Entry Deadline

September 11,

2015

Entry deadline SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Entry Form

ENTRY LEVEL PRICE TOTAL

□ GOLD SPONSOR

$1,500.00

$___________

□ SILVER SPONSOR

$1,000.00

$___________

□ BRONZE SPONSOR

$500.00

$___________

□ TEE SPONSOR

$250.00

$___________

□ TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

$___________

Contact Name: ___________________________________

Contact Number: _________________________________

Team Members: __________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

Method of Payment:

Check, Money Order, or Cashier's Check

Please Make Checks payable to:

Southwest Native American Veteran's Association

Send Entry Form to:

Patty Jojola, SWNAVA, PO Box 425, Isleta, NM 87022

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Patty Jojola, pattyjojola@yahoo.com or 505-280-7013

September 2015

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for October Newsletter articles is set for Tuesday,

September 22nd at 4:30pm. Articles may be dropped off

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

Should you email your article, expect a confirmation email.

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

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

505.869.9808.

People whom wish to submit an article or flyer are

responsible for generating their own article or flyer. Should

you need help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808

and set up a date and time to sit down with a Library staff

member whom will help you throughout the process. The

Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the Library or

information over the phone to generate your article.

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution

locations mentioned below. Remember, Digital copies

of the Newsletters may be obtained from the Newsletter

archive at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html

The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):

Receptionist Desk

2) Census Office: Receptionist Desk

3) Health Center: Receptionist Desk

4) Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

5) Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

6) New Recreational Center: Newsletter Stand

7) Old Recreation Center: Front Desk

8) Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

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

10 Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts window

11) Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery

12) Head Start: Receptionist Desk

13) Library: Newsletter Stand

14) Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for example)

15) Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see picture

for example)

16) Intersection of Tribal Road 82 and Tribal Road 84:

Blue Box (see picture for example)

1)

Newsletter Blue

Boxes

mentioned in above

paragraph

September 2015

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE -- ANSWERS for Last Month’s Quiz

How Much Do You Already Know About Adult Immunizations?

1) Among these vaccine-preventable diseases, which one kills the most people? The flu. Seasonal flu kills the most people. Each year, an

average of 50,000 U.S. adults dies from vaccine-preventable diseases or their complications. Of this number, an average of 36,000 is flu-

related deaths; 90% of these cases occur in those 65 and older. In contrast, an estimated 100 people die from hepatitis A, another vaccinepreventable disease, each year in the U.S.

2) Exposure to bacteria in soil may cause which disease? Tetanus. Bacteria in soil can cause tetanus, commonly called "lockjaw." Tetanus

bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin, which can range in size from a pinprick to a deep puncture wound. Tetanus symptoms

include spasms of the jaw muscles and painful muscle contractions in the neck, stomach, and limbs. Adults should get a tetanus booster shot

every 10 years.

3) Which of these infections can lead to cancer? Hepatitis B. Both, Infection with human papillomavirus HPV can cause cervical cancer. An HPV

vaccine approved for girls and women ages 9-26 can help prevent this cancer. Hepatitis B, a viral infection often spread through sex

with an infected person or sharing a needle, can lead to liver cancer. A hepatitis B vaccine is available.

4) Which groups are at high risk of complications from a pneumococcal infection? All of the above. All of these groups are at higher

risk, as well as those with a weakened immune system or a non-functioning spleen. Those at high risk, including anyone 65 or older, should

get the pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV) vaccine. It won't prevent all cases of pneumonia but can cut the chance of severe or life-

threatening complications from pneumonia.

5) Which of these infections can lead to shingles? Chickenpox. Chickenpox can lead to shingles later in life, an infection marked by tingling

itching pain and a rash with red bumps or blisters. About one in five people who have had chickenpox will eventually get shingles. The varicella

vaccine can protect children from chickenpox, and people 60 and older can get a shingles vaccine.

6) Which of these vaccines is usually given only to travelers? Typhoid. The typhoid vaccine is usually reserved for those traveling abroad to

protect against typhoid fever. The types of vaccines that a traveler needs depend on the itinerary. Other travel vaccines include yellow fever,

Japanese encephalitis, and polio vaccine if not already vaccinated for adults going to areas where the disease still occurs, including parts of

Africa.

7) Which of these groups is at increased risk for meningococcal meningitis? Teens and young adults. Anyone can get meningococcal

meningitis, but the disease can break out in living situations where people are in close contact with each other. As a result, college

freshmen and military recruits should get the meningococcal meningitis vaccine. So should all youths ages 11 to 18. The symptoms of

this potentially fatal disease include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, seizures and stroke.

8) What does the herpes zoster vaccine protect against? Shingles. The herpes zoster vaccine protects against shingles. In people who have

had chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in the nerve cells, then reactivate later and cause the painful rash of shingles. Even after

shingles has healed, some people will continue to have chronic pain called postherpetic neuralgia in the affected areas.

http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/what-you-should-know-11/quiz-adult-vaccines