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February 14, 2019 WWW.KAYENTATOWNSHIP-NSN.GOV REHABILITATION PROJECT Improving Community Routes KAYENTA, ARIZ. The BIA The road project was initially Route 6485 Road Project is constructed by B.I.A. back in a Road Rehabilitation Proj- the late ‘70s, and since then ect. The project begins at the there has been on-going re- intersection of U.S. Highway pairs and perpetual mainte- #163 and BIA #6485 across nance, and the roads has pro- the Kayenta Chapter House gressively worsten. (near the old Benally Trading Last year 2018, Kayenta Post/Old Kayenta Post Office) Township Community De- The road under construction velopment solicited for bids runs west toward the Weth- to seek a contractor using the erill Heights Subdivision and fiscal year 2018 budget. the L.D.S Chapel (Mormon) New feature to route includes on the hill; it serves as an ac- the design and construction of cess road to these locations sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and Kayenta, Ariz. MVHS JROTC Cadets provide Color Guard provide Community Service at Kayenta Township Town Hall for a Retirement Event. and residential homesites drainage structure to the (Photo: Shonie De La Rosa) along the route. (SEE ROADS PAGE 05) Monument Valley High School Air Force-Jr. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps. Kayenta, Ariz. Air Force Ju- The criteria placed the he enlisted is that the AF Re- nior Reserve Officer’s Train- school in an unlikely position cruiter was at the school that ing Corps (AF-JROTC) is a to be selected, and Anderson day. Now he is retired and is curriculum, much like math, says he was cautiously opti- currently the Air Force AF- science, and other courses mistic and did not have high JROTC instructor at Monu- that you take in High School. hopes. ment MVHS, aslo a graduate At Monument Valley High “But the school was selected from the same school, and he School, it is a core curricu- because of a significant step teaches Aerospace Science. lum, since the inception of the in the right direction because Sombrero says “a typical new program, this will be the there was no AF-JROTC on week is spending two days on first year for the AF-JROTC the Navajo Nation, and the Aerospace Science, Leader- Program. challenge was staffing the ship education and one-day program,” says Anderson. But on physical fitness. Currently, Kayenta, Ariz. B.I.A. Road Rehabilitation Project. B.I.A. #6485 with brand new gutter and sidewalks. The Since he arrived in Kay- road leads in Witherill Heights. (Photo: Shonie De La Rosa) enta, Superintendent of Kay- that changed. we are going through Aviation enta Unified School District “We are so fortunate to have History, and year two we can (KUSD), Dr Bryce Ander- Master Sgt. Sombrero is lead- will go into Global Aware- son applied to the Air Force ing the Air Force JROTC pro- ness and year three we’ll go JROTC program for Monu- gram. There are two instruc- into the Science of Flight then ment Valley High School tors, and one came on board year four we can go into As- (MVHS) because the Govern- with phenomenal support, tronomy.” ing Board had an interest in Lawson Benally, Jr. USMC When asked about his ex- bringing the AF JROTC pro- brings a lot of experience to pectation of the cadets he says gram. The AF came out did a the program and a great addi- “We are hoping the program site visit and assessed the high tion.” takes off without us and the school and the conclusion of Master Sargeant Jon Som- cadets will be fully engaged that tour he learned that AZ brero, Retired Air Force. and we can step back, and let had already met the AF JR- Graduated from MVHS in them operate the daily rou Kayenta, Ariz. Construction on new B.I.A. #6485 near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 163. West of the Kayenta Chapter. (Photo: Shonie De La Rosa) TOC program’s quota. 1992. He says the reason why (SEE JROTC PAGE 03) GABRIEL YAZZIE, TOWN MANAGER First of all I would like to total fees collected in 2017 say congratulations to the were $272,725.72, which two newly appointed Kay- meant the Kayenta Transfer enta Township Commis- Station ran a deficit amount sioners, Jodonna Ward and of $45,251.40. Years prior to Chris Kescoli. I’m definitely 2017 the Kayenta Transfer looking forward to working Station had been running with these two leaders who into deficit amounts of close have years of experience in to $150,000.00 on an annual business, public safety, and basis. governmental agencies in Now that up the Kayenta and around the community of Transfer Station has been set Kayenta. up as a small business (8)a I also would like to express program, we will now start to my appreciation and gratitude see increased revenue from to the 23rd Navajo Nation the Kayenta Transfer Sta- Council and the following tion. This in turn will enable chapters who supported and the Kayenta Township to helped enact legislation CO- build out its capital assets, 71-18: Baca Chapter, Bahaali create much needed jobs, an Chapter, Beclabito Chapter, increase of services, and will Fort Defiance, Ariz. Commissioner Chris Kescoli taking the Navajo Nation Oath at the Navajo Nation Inaugural Ceremonies on Feb. 11, 2019. Cameron Chapter, Chichiltah provide positive economic Judge Eleanor Shirley pictured conducting ceremony. Chapter, Chinle Chapter, benefits to this region of the Crownpoint Chapter, Denne- Navajo Nation. KAYENTA TOWNSHIP COMMISSION hotso Chapter, Fort Defiance Public safety has always been a NAVAJO NATION INAUGURATION Chapter, Ganado Chapter, priority for the Kayenta Town- Kayenta, Ariz. Entering the supporting comments from pacting the community “We Lukachukai Chapter, Mexi- ship, we have been working on framework of the political the community at the tent that have to play catch-up, espe- can Water Chapter, Nahata building stronger relationships world was something Chris he set up. cially with the boot-legging Dzil, Nenahnezad Chapter, with our public safety com- ponent of Kayenta and a key Kescoli always had on his During the swearing in and problem, it has become an ep- Pinon Chapter, Rock Spring’s area of our focus is community mind, this past month his repeating the Oath in front of idemic because now they are Chapter, Shonto Chapter, policing. We are currently in “thoughts and words became Judge Eleanor Shirley was mobile, it’s unfortunate, and Shiprock Chapter, Tohatchii the process of working with the action” he says. probably intimidating and it’s getting harder to combat.” Chapter, Torreon Chapter, Navajo Nation so we can have He was an intern with KTC being alone on stage, he was He believes the laws need to Tuba City Chapter, Upper community policing here in during High School, took an coined by the Mistress of Cer- be changed and up to par. We fruit land Chapter and Dis- Kayenta. interest in how the commis- emony “The Lone Commis- want to show an impact on trict 6 Chapters. We are also working on seeking sion operated and getting fa- sioner.” the community such as “im- The enactment of legislation $10,000,000.00 to build a much miliar with that world. I had “After taking the Oath and I plementing rural addressing, CO-71-18 enables the Kayenta needed new judicial facility here to focus on my career, a job in thought of what happened and getting the streets named, this Township to form entities for in Kayenta. the health care field that I en- I re-read the Oath, and there has been proposed, and a rec- participation in the U.S. small The Kayenta Township is joy. His interest grew in how it made more sense. It was ommendation and he would business administration 8(a) also in the process of working the tribal government operates hard to explain because I nev- like to see that executed. The business development program. with Navajo Nation Special This delegation has enabled the daily. He was also involved in er thought I would be in that reason being, from a Public Diabetes on the construction Kayenta Township to set up the of a new wellness center here the High School student gov- position but at the same time, Safety stance, there is a criti- Kayenta Transfer Station as a ernment and learned how the this is what I planned for, and cal emergency need because in Kayenta, which we are small business (8)a program pushing to have done by the process works. it brings me to my thoughts there is a lack of street ad- which will now allow the Kay- end of this calendar year. “When I decided to run, I became action.” dressing in place would be enta Transfer Station to compete consulted with my family, “The first meeting at KTC, ideal,” he says. for federal, and state waste We at the Kayenta Township and it was firm, and I got my I compare it to going to a new “I would like to keep the management contracts. have been working very hard support and mostly donations school and don’t know any- community informed. The Since the inception of the and do so in the best inter- and support from the commu- body, who’s this guy? Had the community relies on the com- Kayenta Transfer Station, it est of our community that so nity. During my candidacy, opportunity to talk with other missioner to serve as a conduit has always ran into an an- many of us call home. I for my family came together, and commissioners, I came in and with communication efforts. nual deficit for many years. one am proud to come from it created more confidence in saw it as a learning curve; the The community would like The Township has always this community and I look me running for office.” procedures, the policies.” to see a change in the right supplemented this deficit to forward to help bring many “While Election Day was an During his tenure as a Com- direction and Kayenta has set the Kayenta Transfer Station more good things to our eye-opener, it became real,” missioner he wants to speak certain standards as a commu- every year. For example, in community that we all can be he says in an anxious tone and on several issues regarding nity.” he concluded. 2017, the Kayenta Township proud about. If you have any waiting for the results, and it items from his campaign that had an adopted an operational questions or concerns, my was reassuring for him to hear include; problems that are im- budget of $317,977.12 for door is always open. the Kayenta Transfer Station, 2 JROTC CONT’D FROM PAGE 01 the newness of the program are much like general courses, male enrollment is important, about drills and goes back tine. I have seen other JROTC as students enroll in the pro- they can sign up. and it is encouraged, we try to to what he was taught in the run the program and lead their gram. capture the same ratio Marine Corps, he shows the peers, and the expectations “The Personal lead- as the student body. We cadets the basics of physical are to have the students lead ership education is capture all demograph- training, but he says “they are the program. We are setting understanding your- ics. Also, one thing to in good shape already, they up right now. Eventually, they self; knowing your understand is this is not respond to body weight.” will have access to do inven- mind, your body and the Air Force. If a se- Benally teaches the Aero- tory day in and day out.” learning about you. nior wants to continue to space and History of Aviation, “We’ve seen some changes Year two we start move forward, we want where the flight originated, within the four months. They on Communication, to help these students building a glider, design of an knows that this is not a spring- we begin to interact post-high school.” says aircraft. He says he is confi- board to the military improve- with people, in lead- Sombrero. dent of the cadets going into a ment. It’s more set up to pro- ing. And year three “We want to do more new program. For some of the vide leadership and to be a we go into Careers, parent orientation, to students, this is a new chal- better citizen.” says Sombrero Year four we go into get an insight as to what lenge. Both instructors see because the AF-JROTC is not Management.” the program is all about potentials, they both foresee set up or guarantee the cadets If a parent wanted and hopefully break the growth, and the newness is will naturally cross over to to enroll their child boundaries, so that they something they both bring to enlisting in the Air Force. The into the program, can understand the pro- the school. leadership building is mainly the criteria is simple, gram, also have the par- The cadets have been pro- where the program wants to and it’s unique be- ents or guardian meet viding Color Guard at com- teach the cadets “we’ve seen cause this is a gen- the instructor. The bot- munity events. They have some of the students, the at- eral class, if a parent tom line is to connect to visited the Kayenta Po- titude and all the demean- wants to enter them Monument Valley, UT. Mystery Valley (Photo Credit: Cadet Brown) the parents and the com- lice Department and took our, they have completely into the program that would Inclusiveness is critical for munity.” a flight above and around changed.” says Benally of be fine because the courses the program “male and fe- Benally talks to the cadets KAYENTA FIRE DEPARTMENT: MAKING STRIDES IN 2019

Kayenta, Ariz. Toys for Tots at MVHS KTC Community Christmas Event at Nash Center. KFD was able to volunteer their time to provide toys for the community. Kayenta, Ariz. Bobby Denny, Kayenta Firefighter at the recent fire extinguisher training. The mock set up was to have staff become familiar with operating fire extinguishers and safety training. Kayenta, Ariz. Since the and community members shall, and other officials from creation of the Kayenta Fire from the local school district. Flagstaff, Arizona. They department in 1963, it only Bobby Denny, Senior Fire- came to Kayenta to provide operated on a volunteer ef- fighter, currently employed training for firefighters; ba- fort with the teachers from the with the Kayenta Fire De- sic extraction, HAZMAT, in local area. The first Kayenta partment is now running the conjunction with the Navajo Fire Department was built by program under the Kayenta Nation Fire and Rescue. the old primary school at the Township. During his career as a Fire- Bus Barn. In the early ‘80s, Denny started working fighter, Denny had as much the new Fire Department was with KFD in 1996 after grad- as 20 individual as volun- established where it is cur- uation from high school; he teers with the Kayenta Fire rently located, and it contin- says most of the training was Department when he started ued to operate as a volunteer conducted by the state of Ari- he commanded up to 16, and Kayenta, Ariz. Kayenta Fire Department personnel provide safety precautions to elementary fire department by teachers zona, Arizona state fire mar- (See KFD Page 05) school students. One of many community service provided by KFD.

3 24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL THE HONORABLE NATHANIEL BROWN Kayenta, Ariz. Originally, Brown says self-care is im- from Dennehotso, The Honor- portant, mostly reading books able Nathaniel Brown served and spiritual activities that on the 23rd Navajo Nation get him focused. Since the council and currently serving reduction of the Navajo Na- on the 24th Navajo Nation tion Council from 88 to 24 Council. there’s more responsibilities During the 22nd council, and tasks to be accomplished, Honorable Brown was an therefore being balanced is LDA (Legislative District As- important. sistant) with The Honorable He wants to continue work- Katherine Benally, Brown ing on a bill that was passed became familiar with the gov- in 2017 and added to the Na- ernmental process and getting vajo Nation Code Title 17 that the chance to talk with com- made a law regarding Human munity members. As well as Trafficking, Cyber Bullying, working on local issues and and Public Safety. He is also going from home and home. on the Arizona Human Traf- “I never had any inclination ficking Committee with the of running for office, especial- state of Arizona which he was ly for someone that doesn’t appointed by Governor Doug have a family, a spouse, or Ducee and works directly children, it was unconven- Fort Defiance, Ariz. Honorable Nathaniel Brown speaking at the Navajo Nation Inauguration on Feb. 11, 2019. with Chairperson Cindy Mc- tional for someone like me to Cain, a huge advocate for Hu- intimidating and I came to a running for office, and he was been a unique one, I still get run for office. man Trafficking. Also, a Sex- conclusion with much persua- campaigning alongside him. the sense of I’m not worthy of I thought of Council Del- ual Assualt subcommittee was sion.” During the General Elec- being here. No one forgets be- egates as someone that are created and he wants to con- Brown succumbed to the tions, he says he didn’t cam- ing inside the council cham- at higher esteem, they have tinue working in that capacity. community’s request to run for paign “I didn’t know what to bers as a council with your homes, they have families, He has travelled to the Unit- office. He submitted his name do, but I came in second after name on the council floor.” they’re medicine men and are ed Nations representing the for office. Then paid $500.00 Election Day. There was op- His second term, Brown says established in ways I’m not, Navajo Nation and presented fee and basically, “I was run- position but that’s expected” it’s a tremendous responsibil- for me I don’t have a house, to world indigenous leaders. ning against people who had he says. ity because I want to spend just my car. I was nothing like He was also invited to speak much more experience like; “My home chapter, Denne- more time with my constitu- a typical Navajo Nation coun- at Geneva Switzerland. He Sylvia Laugher, former Ari- hotso and Chilchinbeto Chap- ents. I’ve learned you have to cil when I was asked to run made a presentation with the zona State Representative, ter supported me. My father be the jack of all trades; one for office, I was honest with FBI Headquarters in Wash- Arizona State Senator Carlye was the one that mentored and minute you’re meeting with them, and the elders were per- ington, D.C. The world is Begay, and his father Walter directed me and always told Navajo DOJ, and the next sistent. curious for what Navajos are Begay also a former Senator me to talk on the four points; you’re talking about Water They told me my profile was doing and they are anxiously for the state of Arizona, and do not promise anything, the Rights and maybe taking in a fit for someone on the Navajo awaiting new ideas, new ven- Attorney General for the Na- elders, the veterans, the hous- phone call with the Attorney Nation; you are a representa- tures, they look to Navajos for vajo Nation, Harrison Tsosie ing, and the youth as a plat- General, and at the same time tion of our young people, you how things are accomplished. and incumbent Chapter Presi- form for your campaign.” talking with a community represent us now. I kept be- dent, Stanley Clitso. At the “My first experience inside member regarding a personal ing resistant because it was . time Chris Deschene was also the council chambers have issue. KAYENTA FITNESS CENTER Warrior Run MON - FRI : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM March 30, 2019 SAT. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.warrriorrun.

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4 (Cont’d from Page 01 B.I.A Roads) Towards the end of February 2019, and weather permitting project which was not there Zonnie is looking forward to before, it will add appeal and resuming construction and add safety precaution for pe- laying asphalt. The develop- destrians. ment of progress, to install The existing asphalt road streetlights along the same was pulverized, and material route is currently in progress. will be reused to provide a base for a thee inch of new “Once the route is asphalt. Currently, the paving por- complete, it will tion of the project is on hold provide a safe and because of inclement weather conditions the recent Govern- better commute- ment shut-down. through the area.” The temperatures needs to be Heston Zonnie above a certain range for any Project Manager paving to happen on a paving Kayenta Township project.” says Heston Zonnie, Kayenta, Ariz. B.I.A. Road Rehabilitation Project near Witherill Heights by the L.D.S Church. Project Manager.

other departments he says I can talk with them or refer “It’s a work in progress, re- them to I.H.S counselors garding the other units, i.e. or professional personnel. Police, and EMT, working in I have an open door policy sync with each other is a goal, which makes it easier for we’re still working on it, and the staff to talk it out. It has our department is still new, it happened in the past and its could be better.” a policy here, we have to be Mental health and Post- mentally ready.” Trauma Stress is one of the In the past the Kayenta most significant issues for; Fire Department accepted Firefighters, First Respond- volunteers on a regular basis ers, and Police Officers. Both and it was a common prac- men and women all go through tice, things have changed different types of trauma and tremendously, and now stress. The focal point is how Recruits and future appli- they deal with it. cant have to have critical “The best remedy is training experience with First Aid, and debriefing and prepping Advanced CPR training, as to what the call is and how and some knowledge of to address it, how we are go- Public Safety, it’s hard to ing to take care of it, my main find people with experience, goals are to take care of it. Not especially people that want Kayenta, Ariz. Kayenta Fire Department preparing for another day at the Fire Station located on U.S. Hwy #163. every call will be the same; to stay on board for the long (KFD con’t from Page 03) through a new program We are fortunate to have it may sway from textbook haul. currently, he has a total of 12 recently enrolling local com the blessings from Kayenta knowledge, entirely new and For more information please recruits. munity members by North- Township to response outside different from the last call,” Contact: Some of the highlights and land Pioneer College. of the Township boundaries,” says Denny regarding how Kayenta Township at recognition with Kayenta Fire The Kayenta Fire Depart- says Denny. Firefighters and recruits deal 928.697.8451 Department Denny mentioned ment covers over four thou- Every day is different, a with Posttraumatic Stress. his achievements “Since we sand square miles which is the typical day for firefighters is “Some of the things we do have been under the KTC, all same as Navajo Nation Police being consistently prepared and see we do not share with the recruits are all EMR certi- District also known as Dis- and proactive. There are more the public. Our spouse may fied (Emergency Medical Re- trict Six. The Police District incidents in the summer when not understand, it’s a whole sponder) usually I will have covers nine chapters from Na- there is an influx of tourist, different world. We bottle one or two that are certified vajo Mountain, UT. to Rock and that includes community it up, and at times we snap. with different types of certifi- Point, Ariz. approximately a incidents, during the winter When I sense something is cation or not all.” The EMR half hour drive from Kayenta. months, there are more house wrong, I learn to pull them classes are provided locally “This is a vast area for twelve fires due to stoves and heaters. in, and with the background through Navajo Nation EMS people on a limited budget. Asked about working with within ropes course training 5 NAVAJO NATION AND NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE Kayenta, Ariz. Chris Kes- ed courses that are available someone who wants to give The new Navajo EMS are all EMR (Emergency coli says he has always for people in the Health care back to the community. is now located at the new Medical Responder) certi- been in the field of EMT at related occupation. NPC Some students come out to Kayenta Clinic. The old fied, and the courses will a very young age. It was the did not always have these attend class from Chinle, to EMS office was in a small continue gaining momen- first time he had a full-time types of courses. These be at that calibre you have narrow mobile home. tum throughout the year. job, since the age of 18, he’s courses are now available, to be dedicated,” says Kes- “At the old clinic, there been working in the health and they can be taught at coli. were a lot of technical and field. Through years he Kayenta NPC campus.” He knows he is giving other problems mainly FOR MORE INFO ON gained real-world knowl- Already Kescoli was able back to the community be- space for employees. The edge that led to a teaching to find a classroom, he was cause these courses are new clinic has allowed the CLASS SCHEDULE AND program to expand and gain WHEN COURSES ARE more EMT and Paramedics. It met my expectation, also BEING OFFERED YOU while they can have a place CAN CONTACT for rest and separate women and men showers. Allows NORTHLAND PIONEER for providing better cover- COLLEGE ONLINE OR age. Indian Health service was able to provide these VISIT THE KAYENTA resources.” CAMPUS. Kescoli would like to keep these program going, maybe have more instructors, www.npc.edu and he says he’s happy for 928.524.7648 (p) the support from the Nava- jo Nation and NPC. “they 928.524.7652 (f) have been very supportive 1-800-266-7845 and they continue and ad- Kayenta, Ariz. Chris Kescoli at the Emergency Medical Responder course at the Old I.H.S Facility that is now utilized for classes with Northland vocate for communities on Pioneer College. the Navajo Nation.” role with Northland Pioneer approved to use one of the more knowledge-based The program will require College and Navajo Nation facilities at the old I.H.S course and on experience more instructor, and hope- Emergency Medical Ser- Clinic, he secured a module and ability to share the fully, other communities vices. building and he also went knowledge, education and will follow suit. So far the Because there was such a out “door to door knock- background. Kayenta Fire Department scarcity of resources avail- ing on people’s homes to let able to EMT, Firefighters, them know NPC is now of- and Police Department, fering courses,” in his first Kescoli took the initiative attempt he was able to have to bring important training 28 students complete the that the department will program. benefit. He says he ini- “More women in the work- tially contacted Northland force and mainly tough Pioneer College and he was women, interesting dynam- approved to teach but had ics and a lot maybe because to be monitored and men- more women are empower- tored by college instructors ing themselves in the work- from NPC. It started as a place,” says Kescoli as he pilot project, and soon he shares his observation in was able to start training the diversity of the work- two courses under the NPC force. Paramedic Program. “This field is not for some- “Northland Pioneer Col- one seeking a significant in- Kayenta, Ariz. Kayenta I.H.S. Clinic houses the Navajo Nation EMT at the new Kayenta Clinic. lege had more health-relat- come, but perhaps maybe 6 KAYENTA TOWNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPRING 2019 The Kayenta Scholarship Program is a merit-based program for students that are registered voters of Kayenta Township and Kayenta Chapter. Students who apply for the scholarship should be enrolled in a part time or full time, a graduate or undergraduate program, at an accredited certifi ed college, technical school, or university.

Kayenta, Ariz. Candice Begay and Gabriel Yazzie, Town Manager Kayenta, Ariz. Codi Spear and Gabriel Yazzie, Town Manager Kayenta, Ariz. Jessica Austin and Gabriel Yazzie, Town Manager Candice Begay is attending Dine College Codi Spear, Pima Community College, is Jessica Austin is attending Northland at Tsaile Main Campus, working on her de- enrolled with the PCC Cognitive Enrollment Pioneer College in Kayenta, and she is gree in Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Elemen- Program (CEP) She says she always wanted working on her associate’s degree in Ear- tary Education. Ultimately she would like to to work in the health fi eld because of her Aunt ly Childhood Education; currently, she is continue her education at Arizona State Uni- that works at Kayenta Health Clinic. While a sophomore. She says she has two part- she was still in High School, she volunteered time jobs. She attends night classes, and versity with a Masters in Special Education, at the clinic, and it opened up a whole new her three children are her inspiration to go upon completion she wants to return home world that defi ned her goals she says “I knew back to school. She advises her peers to to Kayenta to be a teacher. from there I knew what I wanted and I had to keep going to school, and there are a lot of While seeking a career fi eld she says “I get a degree to work in the health fi eld.” She opportunities out there because any career was working as an admin assistant at Kay- is currently working on her Associates Degree fi eld you choose you to have to be certifi ed enta Unifi ed School Districts, in the Special in Nursing. or have a degree. Ed Department I found what I wanted to do; She became interested when she was intro- She anticipates completing in December work with children with special needs.” duced to the anatomy of the human body and 2019. Jessica will complete a degree with During the duration of her employment how it challenged her to learn something new Northland Pioneer College (NPC) Teach- at the school, she worked alongside her role every day. Spear says being part of the health er’s Academy. She fi rst experienced how model Dr Paul Ful Giniti where she found fi eld is where is most comfortable and she says expensive college is when she bought her an appreciation for teaching. She’s thankful so far she was able to gain real-world experi- books and tried to return them, and it was a ence, she hopes to return to back to Kayenta shock how much she got back for her text- for the scholarship and graciously accepted Health “by then I hope it’s a hospital.” book refund. because it will cover books and fees.

2019 Just Move It Series Save the Dates! 1. Halchita Resource Center 05/08 2. Oljato Senior Ctr. 05/15 3. Navajo Mountain Comm. Clinic. 05/21 4. Monument Valley Welcome Center 05.23 5. Shonto Preparatory School 05/20 6. Kayenta Rec. Park 06/01 7. Inscription House Chapter 06/15 8. Dennehotso Chapter 06/20 9. Chilchinbeto Chapter 06/20 10. Navajo National Monument Park 06/27

7 KAYENTA TOWNSHIP BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT Kayenta, Ariz. The Kayenta skin” colored gravel and size- along the ADOT corridor will Beautification Project at the able red sandstone boulders be phase two of the landscap- intersection of U.S. Highway from the Ash Fork pit, giving project which will extend 160 and 163 is a three-phased ing it that Monument Valley towards the Old 7-2-11 and project initiated by Kayenta appeal; also selected plants Church’s Chicken. Township Community De- compatible with the region Phase Three of the Land- velopment. Phase one of the along with trees and shrubs scape are at 60% complete designs process was imple- were included in the area. to date, and the project will mented at the northeastern Currently, KTC Commu- move west, and the same quadrant at the intersection nity Development is working landscaping features and near the Giant c-store and with NTUA to begin moving the similar water irrigation Kayenta, Ariz. Red Standstone being delivered to the area where the Beautification Project will begin. Alon gas station in Kayenta. on Phase Two. These phases system implemented. Only The Phase One of the Land- will incorporate a water line the north side from Alon Gas scaping was carried out and drip irrigation system instal- Station to Sonic. Also, shade completed at the end of De- lation along the Chevron for the benches and waste cember of 2018. Phase One Gas Station C-Store along receptacles will be placed is part of a more significant the ADOT corridor. The new which is part of the design. landscape project that sets the NAPA building. Each corner tone for the other two phases. will mirror the design from Phase One included the the Northside. laying of decomposed “buck- The Landscape Project Kayenta, Ariz. Workers placing Red Standstone in place at the location of the project. KAYENTA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WORKS

Kayenta, Ariz. New Signs near Kayenta Township Transfer Station. Kayenta, Ariz. Public Works repairing fence line near Snake Rock.

Kayenta, Ariz. (Archive photo 2017) Kayenta Health Program at community trash pick up. Kayenta, Ariz. After the snow storm the workers place gravel on road to NPC.

8 KAYENTA TOWNSHIP BEAUTIFICATION GRANT Kayenta Township Community Development Department created a Community Beautification Grant, this grant is part of an ongoing beautification project for local businesses and organizations for financial support to make permanent landscaping enhancements. Business owners, religious organizations, non-profit, also tribal and federal programs are welcomed to apply for the grant. Applica- tion forms can be picked up at the Kayenta Township Administration Office. The application can be downloaded at www.kayentatownship-nsn.gov As in any grant process, there are specific stipulations, requirements, and guidelines to follow. The main idea behind this grant is to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for the residents, business, organization, or educational institution of Kayenta by increas- ing the aesthetic appeal of streets and neighborhoods in the community. Kayenta Township allocates funds for two or more grants totalling $100.000. If a program should decide to apply, the application process has several steps. They can use the standard application forms which are accepted upon each cycle. Once the application is submitted, the Kayenta Grant Review Team will review all applications and provide recommendations to Kayenta Township Commis- sioners regarding the allocations of funds. The grant application must include the following: project description and an explanation of how the project will contribute to the enhancement of our community. An account of how the project will be sustained through time. Evidence of the organization’s contri- bution and assistance to the project, i.e. financial donations and funding, etc.

Hampton Inn and Burger King plans are to build a three rail fence around the perimeters of Kayenta Unified School District existing high chain link fence divided by 3” masonry the Shadehouse Museum. Also a stone path walkway with lighting along the pathway. The path wall located between the Kayenta Catholic Church on the south end of the KUSD cam- will connect with the Shadehouse Museum and to the Hogan and Sweat Lodge. The Grant was $69,350.00 pus. The Grant was $69,350.00

Kayenta Church of Christ: Parking lot improvement Kayenta Boarding School Beautification of Highway 163 and Kayenta Kayenta Monument Valley Inn: Curb appeal along Boarding School campus to Eagle Blvd. Kayenta Boarding School is to and landscaping around the property. Kayenta Church U.S. Hwy. 160/163 to attract travellers who use this install hardscape such a retaining wall and boulders and compliment of Christ has the vision to improve its parking access its surrounding landscape. Grant Amount $40,000.00 route to Colorado, California, and Utah. Grant Amount for visitors and members. Grant Amount $6,300.00 $15,00.00

9 KAYENTA JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROPOSED JUDICIAL COMPLEX Kayenta Court District serves seven regions chapter, judicial seeking funding the Sassin Funds.

Kayenta, Ariz. The Kayenta Police District covers approximately 4000 square miles including nine chapters and some areas that saddle the southern Utah border. The Kayenta Judicial Courts also cover the same areas, the courthouse is a small modular unit that you probably will not recognize its a courthouse until you drive up to the building and see a sign located outside the building. Seeking funding on the Navajo Nation is a long gruelling process that requires documents, meetings, travelling, and following the Na- vajo Nation process, policies, and procedures. It’s a lot of work. But for Yvonne Yazzie, she is in the thick of it, she travels to Chapter meetings and requesting chapter offi cials for a support resolution to seek funding for a new judicial building in Kayenta. Kayenta Judicial Courts are seeking funding through the Navajo Nation Council of 10 million dollars. Because of an increase in population, economic

Kayenta Township approved the grant to the Navajo Nation in the amount of 55K to be utilized to design and develop the engineering, and architect. According to the proposal, the objectives of the development of the Judicial Court will accom- modate personnel, once the project is complete it will provide a place for court activities, meeting and hearing rooms, and a hogan with cul- tural signifi cance.

development, and the need to expand judicial services to the community that covers approximately 2,439,395 acres with a population of over 19,240 residents. Currently, there is a 21-acre site already withdrawn, Environmental Assessment, an Archaeological Assessment, a Land withdrawn, and FONSI (Finding of No Signifi - cant Impact) the project are ready, a site has been identifi ed.

10 KAYENTA SOLAR PROJECT NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY Kayenta, Ariz. Construc- Kayenta-Two.” tion is underway for another “We calculated that con- section of the Navajo Tribal struction is expected to gen- Utility Authority Kayenta erate $2.2 million in taxes to Solar Project. NTUA and its the Navajo Nation,” Haase wholly-owned subsidiary said. “The project promises NTUA Generation, Inc., is a winning combination – expanding the Kayenta So- more jobs, taxes to the Na- lar facility. vajo Nation, and boosting Swinerton Renewable local economic activity.” Energy is the contractor In addition to jobs and rev- and has been guiding the enue, the proceeds from the initial workforce since De- Kayenta projects and fu- cember 3rd. In January the ture renewable projects will workforce had 40 employ- help pave the way for Light ees who were hired early Up Navajo, a joint program to make preparations for between NTUA and the an increase to workforce in American Public Power As- February. The construction sociation dedicated to the must be operational by June electrifi cation of homes on 2019. the Navajo Nation and cre- At the height of construc- ation of a better future for Kayenta, Ariz. 27.3 megawatt Kayenta Solar Project currently under operation by Navajo Tribal tion for Kayenta One, close local communities. Utility Authority. to 284 people of whom 85% “Extending electricity to were of Navajo descent, homes without power has worked on the project. Na- always been our goal as vajo workers were paid well as our challenge,” said $5.2M as a result of Kayen- Haase. “Kayenta II is cata- ta-One. Overall, $15.6 mil- lyst in that direction and lion in economic activity to will help us to improve the the Kayenta region during standard of living for many the six-month construction. Navajo families.” “Kayenta-One was our Currently, the 27.3 mega- showcase to demonstrate watt Kayenta Solar Project that the Navajo Nation is (Kayenta I) provides elec- ready for large scale renew- tricity to Navajo commu- able energy production. nities served by NTUA. Kayenta-Two pushes that All power generated from showcase forward,” said the facility remains on the NTUA General Manager Navajo Nation, generat- Kayenta, Ariz. Kayenta Solar Project displayed at the front of the entrance at U.S. HWY #163. Walter Haase. “We antici- ing power for an estimated pate the same success with 18,000 homes.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION KAYENTA TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL AWARENESS COMMUNITY Wed. FEB. 20. 2019 EVENT 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

11 KAYENTA TRANSFER STATION DISPOSAL FEES Dept Code Amount Item Description 1. 0.50$ −−−− Gallon of Oil (each) 2. 1.25$ −−−− Car Battery 3 1.50$ −−−− Small Bag Trash - Up to 13 gallon 4. 2.50$ −−−− L/XL Bag Trash - 33+ gallon 5. 2.50$ −−−− Half barrel Ash (Burnt Trash) 6. 2.50$ −−−− Microwave 7. 2.50$ −−−− Tires (each) 8. 5.00$ −−−− Barrel Ash (Burnt Trash) 9. 5.00$ −−−− Couch (each) 10. 5.00$ −−−− Mattress Boxspring (all) 11. 5.00$ −−−− Sink 12. 5.00$ −−−− Swamp/AC Cooler (each) 13. 5.00$ −−−− Toilet 14. 6.25$ −−−− Bath Tub - Plastic 15. 10.00$ −−−− Flatscreen TVs (all sizes) 16. 10.00$ −−−− Dryer 17. 10.00$ −−−− Washer 18. 10.00$ −−−− Water Heater (each) 19. 10.00$ −−−− Stove 20. 12.50$ −−−− Refrigerator w/o Freon 21. 13.00$ −−−− Short/Regular Truck Bed 22. 16.00$ −−−− Long Truck Bed 23. 18.75$ −−−− Bath Tub - Steel 24. 20.00$ −−−− Flat Bed Load 25. 25.00$ −−−− Old TVs 26. 25.00$ −−−− Computers 27. 62.50$ −−−− Refrigerator w/ Freon 28. −−−− 29. −−−− 30. −−−− 31. −−−− 32. −−−−

Updated 1/2/19

Kayenta, Ariz. Kayenta Transfer Station has readjusted the rates and classifi cation for residential household waste and commercial solid waste services.

Currently, all solid waste collected at the Kayenta Transfer Station is hauled to the San Juan County Landfi ll which recently experienced a price increase due to increase cost at their landfi ll.

It is imperative we adjust our fees at the Kayenta Township Transfer Station. To keep up with operating cost expenses.

Trash collection fees for Residential Customers utilizing the 96 gallons trash bins will increase from $21.00 to $22.00 a month; additionally, there is an annual fee (at the time bin is delivered for new customers) of $20.00. These changes are in effect as of February 01, 2019.