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With heartfelt sadness, the Quechan lndian Tribe announces the passing of the Honorable Councilwoman Claudette C. White; we mourn the loss of this great leader and pray for her family and loved ones. She demonstrated true love for her family and unwavering dedication to her community.
FORT YUMA HEALTH CENTER is now providing COVID-19 vaccines to IHS beneficiaries (18yrs and older) and their household members. This includes everyone in Phase 1 and 2, as long as you currently have no symptoms of COVID-19 and have not received another vaccine in the last 14 days. Supply is limited.
To schedule your COVID-19 vaccination please call 760-572-4711
Don’t park along highways to play, pack an emergency kit
A lot of snow has fallen in the high country over the last week and with more forecast, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers who are heading north to leave prepared, be ready to spend extended time on the roads and never park along the highways to play in the snow.
ADOT reminds those heading to play in the snow that highway shoulders are for emergencies only and that parking on them to play in the snow is hazardous in a number of ways:
- Other drivers may be distracted by your vehicle.
- Other drivers may pull over as well to play in the snow, compounding the problem.
- Your vehicle may interfere with first responders who need to use the shoulder.
- Plows can throw snow and ice far off highways.
- It’s much safer to re-enter highways from on-ramps and other designated entrances.
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Stay up-to-date
- Check with local transit authorities for the latest information on changes to services and procedures, especially if you might need additional assistance.
Avoid touching surfaces
- As much as possible, limit touching frequently touched surfaces such as kiosks, digital interfaces such as touchscreens and fingerprint scanners, ticket machines, turnstiles, handrails, restroom surfaces, elevator buttons, and benches as much as possible.
- If you must touch these surfaces, as soon as you can, wash your hands for 30 seconds with soap and water or rub your hands with sanitizer containing 60% alcohol.
- Use touchless payment and no-touch trash cans and doors when available. Exchange cash or credit cards by placing them in a receipt tray or on the counter rather than by hand, if possible.
Social distance
- When possible, consider traveling during non-peak hours when there are likely to be fewer people.
- Follow social distancing guidelines by staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) from people who are not from your household. For example:
- Avoid gathering in groups, and stay out of crowded spaces when possible, especially at transit stations and stops.
- Consider skipping a row of seats between yourself and other riders if possible.
- Enter and exit buses through rear entry doors if possible.
- Look for social distancing instructions or physical guides offered by transit authorities (for example, floor decals or signs indicating where to stand or sit to remain at least 6 feet apart from others).
Practice hand hygiene
- After you leave the transit station or stop, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
- When you arrive at your destination, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 30 seconds.
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If you need to have a repair person or other visitors in your home, combine fresh air with strategies like wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart to slow the spread of Covid-19:
- Open doors and windows
- Place a fan near an open window or door, blowing outside.
- Turn on the exhaust fans in your bathroom and kitchen. Keep them running for 1 hour after the visit to remove virus particles.
Updated 01/15/2021: Effective Friday, January 15, 2021, Social Services Applications will be processed by Eligibility Worker Marissa Miller at the Quechan Social Services building. She can be reached at (760) 572-0201 extension 202. Her email address is sseligibilityworker@quechantribe.com.
Updated 11/20/2020: Effective Friday, November 20, 2020, all Social Service Applications will be processed by the Executive Secretary Sophia Perez. She can be reached at (760) 572-0213 extension 206. Her email address is executivesecretary@quechantribe.com
Updated 11/16/2020: Effective Monday, November 16, 2020, all Social Services applications will be processed by the Assistant to the Tribal Secretary, Kaylee Alonso. She can be reached at (760) 572-0213 extension 207. Her email address is assttribalsecretary@quechantribe.com
Updated 08/26/2020: Effective Wednesday, August 26, 2020, all Social Service Applications will be processed by the Executive Secretary Sophia Perez.
Updated 08/04/2020: Effective Tuesday, August 4, 2020, all Social Service Applications will be processed by the Community Liaison, Maricela Barley. Her contact information can be found at the TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES TAB.
Updated 07/08/2020: We will temporarily not be accepting Social Service Applications effective Wednesday, July 8, 2020 through Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Quechan Tribe Social Service Applications are still being accepted. The Application can be found here on the Quechan Tribe Website by clicking on the "Departments" tab and locate the TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES TAB. Click and the application to apply will be there.
Once the application and supporting documentation is completed, please send it to Kaylee Alonso, Assistant to the Tribal Secretary at: ASSTTRIBALSECRETARY@QUECHANTRIBE.COM or fax to (760) 572-2102
Completed applications will be processed when they are received.
Thank you.
Vice-President Smith
A Power Point presentation regarding the Covid-19 disease has been created containing useful information.
You may view the presentation by clicking here.
On Monday, January 4, 2021 the 2021/2022 Quechan Tribal Council was inaugurated by Chief Game Warden Gordon Osborne. The five council members sworn in are newly elected Council Members, Faron M. Owl, Claudette C. White, and Darnella Melancon with two returning incumbents Charles R. Escalanti and Ina M. Hall.
The ceremony opened with two songs performed by Zion White. His songs were titled Urav (Lightning) and Tsiier. Ms. Barbara Levy then gave her blessing to the new council before they took their oath of office.
California recently began a $500 million grant program for eligible small business owners and nonprofits who have been impacted by COVID-19 and the health and safety restrictions. Grants up to $25,000 will be given to eligible small businesses and nonprofits to help cover expenses during the pandemic. The Acorn Project, a project of Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc., is working to get the word out to Indian Country and assist people who need help to apply for the grant.
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Flu vaccines are here at the Fort Yuma Health Care Center. The Flu vaccine clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Call (760) 572-4711 to make an appointment.
FYHCC is located at 401 East Picacho Road, Winterhaven, California 92283.
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Imperial County community members and community-serving organizations are invited to the COVID-19 Community Update.
Get the latest COVID-19 updates and answers to your questions from Janette Angulo, Imperial County Public Health Director. Invited guests this week include Carmen Cisneros and Mabel Martinez from Cal/OSHA.
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the next COVID-19 Community Update is scheduled for:
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
English Session: 11 am to 12 pm
Spanish Session: 1 pm to 2 pm.
Future sessions will continue every other Friday unless otherwise announced.
Participate via Zoom Click here to Join or by telephone: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID 95260575999
Passcode: 210871
For more information, please email Andrea Bowers at AndreaBowers@co.imperial.ca.us.
SERIOUS COVID-19 SYMPTOMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE
If you develop any of these symptoms, call your healthcare provider or health facility and seek medical care immediately: Shortness of breath/ Difficulty breathing, Loss of speech or mobility or confusion, Chest pain.
MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS
Fever, Cough, Tiredness, Loss of taste or smell.
LESS COMMON SYMPTOMS
Sore throat, Headache, Aches and pains, Diarrhea, A rash on the skin or discoloration of fingers or toes, Red or irritated eyes.
This is not an exhaustive list. These are the most common symptoms of serious illness, but you could get very sick with other symptoms - if you have any questions, call for help immediately.
PLEASE NOTE:
• If you live in an area where malaria, dengue or other infections are common and you have any of above symptoms, seek immediate medical care according to the local health authorities.
• Stay in touch with your primary care provider to ensure you continue to receive the routine care you need, such as medication refills, follow-ups and other routine consultations.
What information are you driving around?
Here are some helpful tips brought to you by the Imperial County Sheriff's department to protect yourself and your family.
Imperial County community members and community-serving organizations are invited to the COVID-19 Community Update. Get the latest COVID-19 updates from Janette Angulo, Imperial County Public Health Director, and invited guests. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Join us virtually every other Friday, starting Friday, November 13, 2020 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Participate via Zoom Click here to Join or by telephone: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID 95260575999 Passcode: 210871
For more information, please email Andrea Bowers at AndreaBowers@co.imperial.ca.us
BEGINNING OCTOBER 5, 2020, SPVUSD MEAL SERVICE WILL CHANGE
Every Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM – SPVUSD will now be serving 7 days’ worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Your children do not need to be with you.
• Students can pick up their own meals as long as they are wearing masks. • We can serve any children in the community who are 0-18. If a student is enrolled at San Pasqual and is 19, they will be served.
• Service will be at 4 locations:
o Cafeteria
o New Sub Park
o Old Sub Park
o Winterhaven Sheriff’s New Substation
• Please wear a mask when picking up meals. • You will be asked how many children are in your family.
• Please remember:
o Cold Food: Refrigerate as soon as possible or within 2 hours maximum.
o Frozen Foods: Place in freezer immediately
o Cooking Instructions: Remove packaging and cook in microwave or oven until 165 degrees. Follow all cooking instructions on packaging.
A PARTIR DEL 5 DE OCTUBRE DE 2020, EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE SPVUSD CAMBIARÁ
Todos los martes de 7:30 a. M. A 9:00 a. M., SPVUSD ahora servirá desayuno, almuerzo y cena para 7 días.
• Sus hijos no necesitan estar con usted.
• Los estudiantes pueden recoger sus propias comidas siempre y cuando usen máscaras. • Podemos servir a cualquier niño de la comunidad que tenga entre 0 y 18 años. Si un estudiante está matriculado en San Pasqual y tiene 19 años, se le atenderá.
• El servicio estará en 4 ubicaciones:
? Cafetería
? El parque en el Nuevo Sub
? El parque en el Old Sub
? Nueva subestación del Sheriff de Winterhaven
• Por favor use una mascarilla cuando recoja las comidas. • Se le preguntará cuántos niños hay en su familia.
• Por favor recuerde:
o Comida fría: Refrigere lo antes posible o dentro de las 2 horas como máximo.
o Alimentos congelados: colóquelos en el congelador inmediatamente
o Instrucciones de cocción: Retire el empaque y cocine en microondas u horno hasta 165 grados. Siga todas las instrucciones de cocción en el empaque.
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District Stacey Garcia, Cafeteria Manager sgarcia@spvusd.org
Schedule is subject to change
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Parents/Guardians of students enrolled in any of the schools in the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District: If you have filled out a form requesting a HotSpot and have not picked it up, please contact Nadia Moe at 760-572-0222 ext 2095 or nmoe@spvusd.org to schedule an appointment.
For those parents that have not filled out the form, but are in need of a hotspot, we will reopen the form on Monday, October 19, 2020. The link to fill out the form is: https://forms.gle/GnHsnyB2jXJXVrKUA
Technology Hotline Open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday
Jesse Moe: 760-572-0222 ext 2277 or jmoe@spvusd.org
Stephen Ferrer: 760-572-0222 ext. 2195 or sferrer@spvusd.org
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During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic and with the "Stay at Home" order still in effect on the reservation, Quechan Tribal Council has decided to CANCEL Indian Day and Halloween. We continue to have concern for the health and safety of our com1nunity and we would like to keep our members protected from this virus.
The Quechan Tribal Council is working on alternative options for Thanksgiving and Christmas Community Dinners, Toy Drive, and the Food Drive. We will notify you when those plans are solidified. We continue to monitor health and safety experts to help guide us to making the best choices for our members.
REMEMBER
THE "STAY AT HOME" ORDER IS STILL IN EFFECT
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE (6 FT OR MORE), WEAR A MASK AND GLOVES WHEN YOU ARE OUT IN PUBLIC, WASH OR SANITIZE YOUR HANDS OFTEN, AND KEEP UP ON CURRENT CDC GUIDELINES
QUECHAN TRIBAL COUNCIL
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The Quechan Tribal Council presents its Quechan Tribal Newsletter for October 2020. In this issue they discuss:
- Corona Virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT)
- Projects
- U.S. Census
- Updates to Policy and Procedures
- Stay At Home Order Still In Effect on the Reservation
- Halloween Events Cancellation
- Fall Is The Time For Change
Starting Thursday October, 15th 2020, the Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a weekly Covid-19 Care Kits Drive-Thru distribution for all enrolled Quechan tribal members 18 years and older at The Quechan Community Center.
*Care Kits have already been distributed to the Elder tribal members who are signed up for home deliveries with the Quechan Senior Nutrition Center.
These kits contain:
- Digital thermometer and temperature record card
- (2) Masks
- Surface cleaner
- Pulse oximeter
- (2) Pill organizer
- Quick guide to “Stay Safe, Stay Clear, Stay Clean, Stay Strong”
- Symptom checker
- Informational pamphlets regarding Covid-19, hand washing, facial coverings, and pulse oximetry instructions & usage
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THE QUECHAN INDIAN TRIBE WILL SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) CARES ACT PLAN
THE APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AT THE:
TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
350 PICACHO ROAD, FORT YUMA INDIAN RESERVATION, WINTERHAVEN, CA 92283
on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 through Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
WRITTEN COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY LIAISON IN WRITING.
THIS POSTING IS IN COMPLIANCE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 6 76(A)(2) (B) OF THE CSBG ACT
