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May 10, 2001

Once again, my spouse and I are looking for your assistance in restoring our water resource. We live within the community of Tonalea Chapter. Unfortunately, our home is on the Hopi Partitioned Land on an isolated and remote part of Black Mesa.

We have faced ongoing problems with the Hopi Rangers and Hopi Tribal Water Resource turning off our only water resource (windmill). We rely on the windmill for water for our livestock and ourselves. As of last year, they started sealing off the windmills, which made it impossible to access the water so we can haul water back to our homes. Recently, they have begun to turn off the water underground.

To my understanding, the windmills were erected for the use of livestock and anyone who wishes to drink water from there. Presently, we have to haul water approximately seventeen miles from Tonalea Chapter through rough terrain. This puts a severe strain on our livelihood and our sense of security. Furthermore, it invades and robs us of our dignity and self worth. We want to have a good humble life just like anyone else. We do our best to live in harmony with the creator everyday.

This is why we want to have the windmills restored to full use. Your assistance is the only hope we have to keep our self-worth and pride. I hope you can once again join efforts with others to resolve this matter for us. Thank you for your continued support and efforts on our behalf.

Sincerely,

Caroline Tohannie