Country Road Chronicles Of West Segment (2017)

Country Road Chronicles Of West Segment

Published by Mandaree West Segment

Editor: Lovina Fox

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Volume 12 Issue 2

February 2017

West Segment Councilman Awards Elementary Students Science Fair

Quotes For The Heart & Mind:

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“What lies behind us and

what lies before us are tiny

matters compared to what

lies within us”~Ralph Waldo

Emerson~

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“The best weapon is to sit

down and talk”.~Nelson

Mandela

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“The future belongs to those

who believe in the beauty of

their dreams.~Elenore

Roosevelt~

Inside This Issue:

Page 2: Representative Update.

Page 3: Elders Update

Page 4: NIGA

Pages 6 & 7: Science Fair photos

Page 12 & 13: Child welfare

conference agenda

Pages 24 & 25: Posters of events

Page 27: February Elders Menu

Pictured above is the second grade class who held pictures of the solar system and sang a song about

the solar system. Behind them are their bulletin boards of their science fair project. These students did an

awesome job with the song along with guidance from their teacher standing on the right.

Students from the Mandaree Elementary weren’t

able to participate in the MHA Science Fair which

was cancelled. The students at the Mandaree

School were all prepared and worked hard on their

projects. So that’s when our West Segment

Councilman Phelan stepped in and wanted to

encourage our students so he decided to offer

awards to the elementary students in grades 1st

through 4th graders and one 7th grade student.

Councilman Phelan furnished the prizes for the kids

who participated in this Science Fair. The first place

winners received laptops, 2nd place winners

received a mini IPad and 3rd place winners

received a Samsung galaxy tablet. Other students

received certificates for their participation. All the

students who won laptops were so surprised and

happy not to mention those who won mini IPads

and a Samsung galaxy tablet. Here is a list of the

students who won in each grade. 1st grade: Tyler

Grant. 2nd Grade: 1st- Pauline Yellow Wolf, 2nd–

Alayna Wallette, 3rd– Damiana Guzman. 3rd

Grade: 1st– Tara Grizzle, 2nd-Kota Stiffarm, 3rd–

Cash & Colte Phelan. 4th Grade: 1st-Terrel

Martinelli, 2nd-Vanessa Sumampouw, 3rd-Karteri

Hill, 4th– Jocelyn Grady. This year there was only

one 7th grade who placed first and that was Alicia

Mckenzie. The rest of the students received

certificates, it was an awesome site to see how

happy these elementary students were as they

accepted their awards. Due to privacy the students

are not identified.

More photos on pg. 6 & 7

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West Segment Councilman Interviewed for Documentary

Today I decided to

write

on

our

councilman’s page. As

my day began at 6:45

am it was nice walking

outside to my car and

not having to deal with

our cold weather. Now

it’s just the ice melting

that we all have to be

careful of.

Today was a very good

day for me, I drove into

New Town to the Tribal

office and met some Pictured above is Liz Chapel, who was asking Councilman

people who were there Phelan questions about the Xxosh-ga’s along with her camera

i n t e r v i e w man. Both traveled from L.A. California.

Pictured above is Councilman Phelan signing a t o

release of information form that was given to him so Councilman Phelan.

In his closing remarks he spoke in our Hiraaca Language.

The Documentary is

he can be interviewed.

based on the Xxosh- Than he thanked them for listening to him and thanked Liz for

Ga people. Liz Chapel is the Director of this Documentary along with her having this interview with him. Councilman Phelan did an

camera man, they both traveled from Los Angles, California. She filmed the excellent job. It always makes me proud of him when he

Xxosh-Ga riders during the 2016 Little Shell Celebration, and she will be speaks our Hiraaca language. It was a privilege for me to be

around to do more interviews with members of the Xxosh-ga band.

present and to see him dressed in Native regalia like our chiefs

Councilman Phelan began his introduction in his Native Hiraaca Language did years ago. You don’t see that too often, I know I was there

and he later translated. As he stated in his introduction, “First of all I ask

and he sure made me proud. Thank you for being a good

forgiveness from our ancestors and relatives for talking about the Xxosh-ga’s

because there's a lot more people who know more about this than I do but I reader.

will do the best I can and share with you what little I know. “All my relatives

and Xxosh-ga elders forgive me if I say something wrong or if I don’t do things

right. From what I was told the Xxosh-ga’s went through a lot. They were a

powerful people, they didn’t want to be on a reservation or at a fort. They

decided to leave the village and they went west to Powder River, which is by

Terry, Montana. Then the Calvary caught up to them and brought them back.

Back then, at that time our people weren’t given a choice of where they

wanted to live and settle.

The Xxosh-ga’s were the last to come back so they got what was left of the

land. The Xxosh-ga’s are a strong group of people they didn’t want to be under

the government. They carried on the cultural and the ways of our people; like

the Antelope Society, which we still have today and the Independence area of

where I come from. The Xxosh-ga people today still carry on our cultural of

our ways of life. For myself, I would look to the Xxosh-ga people and leave it

up to themselves of how they want to tell their story”.

As part of the interview Liz Chapel, the Director asked him how they would

preserve the culture and language. As Councilman Phelan replies; “ “The best

way to tell a story is to archive it, that way our generations can hear it, know it

and have a better understanding of the Xxosh-ga’s everything that was told to

us was always oral history nothing was ever written down.

Like I mentioned earlier the Xxosh-ga people are very powerful people they

are the ones who I will leave it up too so they can tell you their story”.

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Hiraaca Elders

Greetings for the month of on February 15, 2017 at 11:00am. In the last meeting we had

February to all community received some concerns which were expressed for safety; i.e,

members

from

the generators and fire extinguishers, so we will be working on

Mandaree Elders staff.

addressing these issues. Further concerns were cultural about our

We are looking forward to Hiraaca customs, clanships and teachings. We will be working on

the end of winter and planning for the spring events. Happy Valentines Day some ideas with the tribal leaders on what we would like to see to

from all of us here at the Elders building.

support and strengthen our cultural ways.

We have complied a booklet we will be disbursing to all elders on our In addition, we are planning on our spring trip and so far we have

polices, listing of numbers, plans for emergency events, i.e, winter storms, planned for the month of May for our trip. Other activities include

etc, and our drug and alcohol policy which applies to all program events.

To address the immediate needs such as snow removal fore country

planning for some gardening ideas from the staff to produce fresh

vegetables.

homes in rural Mandaree we have complied a list of elder names that are Currently, we are trying to address the issue of thistles that

a priority and will work with other service providers to establish overtake the garden. We might have to consider an alternative site

communication when emergency situations arise.

as we do not wish to use pesticides on our soil.

It is a good idea to review the emergency planning in case who are in need We need to exercise food growing traditions as our ancestors did.

of prescriptions or need someone to pick them up. Also to have a good We look forward to a good spring season.

contact list of names you can call in the event of a natural disaster. We

would like to remind everyone that we have a limited amount of resources Go wits

but these planning ideas are to make sure everyone is taken care of.

We have our next scheduled Mandaree Hiraaca Elders Organization board

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National Indian Gaming Association Session

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), was established in Indian Country leadership also heard from other members of

1985, is a non-profit organization of 184 Indian Nations with other non- Congress and the Senate, including Congressman Chris Collins (Rvoting associate members representing organizations, tribes and

NY-29th Dist.), as part of the Congressional Partners for policy and

businesses engaged in tribal gaming enterprises from around the Legislation Initiatives discussion. He shared some of the

country. The common commitment and purpose of NIGA is to advance Administrations focus in the first 100 days. He said, “President Elect

the lives of Indian peoples economically, socially, and politically. NIGA Trump wants to leave a legacy being a ‘Game Changer’ and the

operates as a clearinghouse and educational, legislative and public President for All Americans”.

policy resource for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), provided updates regarding the

gaming issues and tribal community development.

importance of nation to nation relationships and recognizing tribes as

For Immediate Release:

Sovereigns and stated that the goal of Economic Development in

Washington, D. C.-The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Indian Country should be to create a better, brighter future.

hosted the first event of 2017 at the Stanley Crooks Tribal Leaders Tribal leaders then heard from Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), who also

Conference Center with the NIGA Tribal Leaders Tax Reform Alliance serves on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs who emphasized

and Economic Development Strategy meeting on Wednesday,

the need to remove barriers to Economic Development in Indian

January 18, 2017.

Country. Some of the issues expected to be addressed early on

National Indian Gaming Association, Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr., joins

include the overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, the 2017 budget bill

tribal leadership form the MHA Nation, including Randy Phelan, Vice and 2018 budget reconciliation and infrastructure development. This

Chairman of the MHA Nation and Co-Chair of the NIGA/NCAI Tax closed out the Congressional Partners discussions.

Reform Alliance and U.S. Secretary Jerry Moran (R-KS), who The day’s agenda also included an Update on the House Ways and

addressed the tribal leadership with administrative updates.

Means and Joint Tax Committees and Discussion on President-Elect

Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr., opened up the discussion and said,

Trumps Tax Reform proposal, presented by Earl Pomeroy, Senior

“We’re going to hit the ground running, so we are here to get to work. Counsel at Alston & Bird LLP.

We come together to discuss key issues in Indian country. Working The day concluded with a roundtable discussion on developing tribal

through and with a change in administration is nothing new to us, so it economies, which was moderated by Randy Phelan, Vice Chairman of

is important that we continue to build upon or relationships with the the MHA Nation and Co-Chair of the NIGA/NCAI Tax Reform Alliance.

leadership, without regard to political affiliation, to keep Indian It included discussion on the Indian Trader Statute and regulations,

country’s priorities in front of Congress and the White House, first and land issues, Infrastructure/Telecom/Broadband/Satellite, duel taxation,

foremost.”

tax reform and regulatory permitting form.

Tribal leadership and representatives first met with Congressman

The next National Indian Gaming Association tribal leaders meeting,

Markwayne Mullen (R-OK-2nd Dist.) who also serves on the Trump the 2017 NIGA Winter Legislative Summit is scheduled for March 7-8,

Transition team. In the question and answer session, Mullen heard

2017 at the Stanley Crooks Tribal Leaders Conference Center at

from tribal leaders and provided an overview of the administration

NIGA.

initiatives and encouraged alignment of Indian Countries priorities with

those of the new administration.

www.indiangaming.org

Country Road Chronicles of West Segment February 2017

Around West Segment

It was a cool crisp morning as I walked around the community center, I

spotted these horses in the photo to your left by the road I think they

were looking for grass to eat. The picture was taken just before sunrise

on this cool morning, we just got about 7 or more inches of new snow all

around the state.

I just felt like walking around and taking pictures of the scenery we see

everyday, but sometimes we take that for granted. Its beautiful around

the community center in the early morning hours it was a good day there

wasn’t any wind at all.

In the picture on the top left is the entrance to our Mandaree’s meal site

and the Mandaree Elder’s building. New snow covered the roadway into

the elders building. Just around West Segment.

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Mandaree Elementary Science Fair

Councilman Phelan was on hand to sign all the given certificates

for the students in their designated grades. The certificates were

nicely colored and presented to each student for their participation.

Pictured above and below are the 2nd graders who are standing

in front of their Science projects.

Pictured above are the Science Fair certificates that were given to

each student.

Here are the prizes that were given to the winners. Laptops, mini IPads

and Samsung galaxy tablets.

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Mandaree Elementary Science Fair

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February Is Teen Dating Awareness

February is teen dating violence Abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain and maintain power

and control, and it can come in many forms. Experiencing even one

month and here are some tips you

or two of these in a relationship is a red flag that abuse may be precan use to be proactive in your sent. Remember, each type of abuse is serious and no one deserves to experience any form of it. Physical abuse, emotional/

child’s relationships, these are

verbal abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, digital abuse, stalking.

good starting points to learn how Physical abuse is any intentional and unwanted contact with you or

you, as a parent, can impact your child’s relationship in a positive way. If something close to your body. Sometimes abusive behavior does

not cause pain or even leave a bruise, but it’s still unhealthy. Examyou need more individualized help, or if you have additional questions,

ples of physical abuse include:

please feel free to contact our office at (701) 627-4171. Knowing that  Scratching, punching, biting, strangling or kicking.

your son or daughter is in an unhealthy relationship can be both



Throwing something at you such as a phone, book, shoe or

plate.



Pulling your hair.



Pushing or pulling you.



Grabbing your clothing.

Starting the Conversation with Your Child:



Using a gun, knife, box cutter, bat, mace or other weapon.

As a parent, your instinct is to often to react quickly, but sometimes what



Smacking your bottom without your permission or consent.

feels like the right plan of action could stop the conversation before it



Forcing you to have sex or perform a sexual act.

begins. Here are some tips to keep in mind when trying to help a child



Grabbing your face to make you look at them.



Grabbing you to prevent you from leaving or to force you to go

somewhere.

frustrating and frightening. As a parent, you can be influential in helping

your child develop healthy relationships and can provide life saving

support.

who is experiencing abuse.

Safety Planning:

Escaping Physical Abuse:

Start by learning that you are not alone. More than one in 10 high

A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that can help your child school students have already experienced some form of physical

avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when they’re aggression from a dating partner, and many of these teens did not

know what to do when it happened. If you are in a similar situation:

in danger. Even if your child isn’t ready to end their abusive relationship

 Realize this behavior is wrong.

yet, there are steps you can both take to increase safety and be prepared.

 Take to an adult, friend or family member that you trust.

Need a plan now? Check out our comprehensive interactive guide.

 Create a safety plan.

Misconception about Dating Abuse:



Consider getting a restraining order.

Feel like you have a handle on what dating abuse is like? It’s often more



Do not accept or make excuses for your partner’s abusive behavior.



Remember that physical abuse is never your fault.

complicated than you may expect, and the facts just might surprise you.

We want you to have the full story.

Our Love Danger Assessment:

Emotional abuse includes non physical behaviors such as threats,

insults, constant monitoring or “checking in” excessive texting, humiliation, intimidation, isolation or stalking.

Often when you’re in a relationship, it can be tough to step back and view There are many behaviors that qualify as emotional or verbal

abuse, including:

it from an outside perspective. This assessment can help to offer that

 Calling you names and putting you donw.

perspective, and to see if they’re safe or at risk with their current or ex

 Yelling and screaming at you.

partner.

 Intentionally embarrassing you in public

Continue on next page.

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For Your Information

Teen Dating Awareness Cont.

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Preventing you from seeing or talking with friends or family.



Telling you what to do and wear.



Damaging your property when they’re angry (throwing objects,

punching walls, kicking doors etc.)



Using online communities or cell phones to control, intimidate or

humiliate you.

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Blaming your actions for their abusive or unhealthy behavior.

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Accusing you of cheating and often being jealous of your outside

relationships.

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Stalking you.

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Threatening to commit suicide to keep you from breaking up with

them.



Using gas lighting techniques to confuse or manipulate you.

Making you feel guilty or immature when you don’t consent to sexual The Teachers at the Mandaree School choose a student of the

activity.

month. It is an honor to recognize those children that have

A relationship can be unhealthy or abusive even without physical

Exhibited excellent behavior and shown extra care and concern for

violence. Verbal abuse may not cause physical damage, but it does

others in their community. So we are proud to present to you the

emotional pain and scarring. It can also lead to physical violence if the

Good Citizens for the month.

relationship continues on an unhealthy path. Sometimes verbal abuse is



so bad that you actually start believing what your partner says. You Jaylyn Chappell, Tyler Grant, Grayson Standish, Pauline Yellow Wolf,

begin to think you’re stupid, ugly or worthless. You agree that nobody Kota Stiffarm, Autum McKay, Aubrey White Owl, Tianna Lester,

else would ever want to be in a relationship with you. Constantly being Joshua Jones, Alexandra Schwuchow, Peyton Yellow Wolf and

criticized and told you aren’t good enough causes you to lose Shauntera Sage.

confidence and lowers your self esteem. As a result, you may start to If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at

blame yourself for your partner’s abusive behavior. Remember: the Mandaree School at 701-759-3311 Ext. 117 for Mrs. Spotted

emotional abuse is never your fault. In fact, your partner may just be Horse, Paraprofessional.

trying to control or manipulate you into staying in the relationship. Talk to

someone you trust, like a parent, friend or teacher about the situation

Attention Elders Of West Segment!

and make a safety plan. Abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain and

Upon delivery meals if you are not going to be

home. Please call the Kitchen staff at the

Elders meal site to let them know you will not

be home. Calling ahead in advance is

appreciated so the drivers would know ahead

maintain power and control, and it can come in many forms.

Remember emotional abuse is never your fault. Talk to someone you

trust, friends or family about this and develop a safety plan.

2016– National Domestic Violence.

of time.

Please call 759-3092.

Thank you

Elders Head Cook

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February National Children’s Dental Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

National Children’s Dental Health Month is meant to raise

awareness about the importance of oral health. Despite the fact

that it’s almost entirely preventable, tooth decay is the most

common chronic disease in children.

Healthy Habits: Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as

soon as they first appear which is typically around 6 months.

Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred as Baby

Bottle Tooth Decay. It most often occurs in the upper front teeth

but other teeth may also be affected. In some cases, infants and

toddlers experience decay so severe that their teeth cannot be

saved and need to be removed. The good news is that tooth

decay is preventable! Most children have a full set of 20 baby

teeth by the time they are 3 years old. As your child grows, their

jaws also grow, making room for their permanent teeth.

Cleaning your child’s teeth: Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth

during the first few days after birth by wiping the gums with a

clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth. As soon as the teeth

appear, decay can occur. A baby’s front four teeth usually push

through the gums at about 6 months of age, although some

children don’t have their first tooth until 12 or 14 months. Until

you’re comfortable that your child can brush his/her own,

continue to brush your child’s teeth twice a day with a child size

toothbrush and a pea sized amount of fluoride. When you child

has two teeth that touch you should begin flossing daily. For

children younger than 3 years, caregivers should begin brushing

children’s teeth as soon as they begin to come into mouth by

using fluoride in an amount no more than a smear or the size of

a grain of rice. Brush teeth thoroughly twice per day. Supervise

children’s brushing to ensure they use the appropriate amount of

toothpaste. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea sized

amount of fluoride toothpaste. Brush teeth thoroughly twice per

day or as directed by a dentist. I encourage parents/guardians to

speak with your pediatrician about your child’s dental health and

make an appointment with your dentist for a full oral check up.

Red Fox Sanchez, Tribal Health Director

404 Frontage Road

New Town, ND

Office: (701) 627-6616 Cell: (701) 421-8393

Every parent wants the best for their child, but just because it is

Children’s Dental Health Month it doesn’t mean parents need to

focus solely on their children’s oral health while neglecting their

own. Make this a month to work together to have the teeth you

want your family as a whole to have.

Oral health really is a word for mouth campaign! Meaning that as a

parent mentoring brushing, flossing, or visiting the dentist;

regardless if you have 32, 20 or 2 teeth in your mouth can instill in

your child the importance of take care of their mouth! It really is a

monkey see monkey do type of thing.

Need some Tips?

Try to make brushing fun it doesn’t have to be a chore, you can

sing silly songs with your child while brushing, make silly faces in

the mirror while brushing, find different color toothpaste or flavors

to use (remember you only need a pea size), find fun looking

toothbrushes, use child based dental health apps on your mobile

device.

Looking for more fun interactive ideas?

Try sinking you teeth intoa good tooth book. As you read use this

time to not only bond with your child, but point out things about

teeth and their importance.

Here is a few books you can look into: I brush! My teeth by Holli

Seabury and Frances Brooks, ABC Dentist: Healthy Teeth from A

to Z by Harriet Ziefert and Liz Murphy, Andrew’s Loose Tooth by

Robert Munsch.

And the list goes on. Remember parents we are only human and

there are only so many hours in the day start small and work your

way up! Let’s celebrate your oral health and your child’s because

their precious smiles are worth it!

As always feel free to contact me with any questions at Elbowoods

Dental: (701) 627-7927

Thanks, Tara Stockhausen, tarastockhausen@ihs.gov

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Mandaree Boys & Girls Club February Calendar

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For Your Information

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For Your Information

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For Your Information

The Three Affiliated Tribes Fish & Wildlife will

be having Hunter Education classes in these

Three Affiliated Tribes Executive

Committee:

segments

Chairman: Mark Fox

within

the

Fort

Berthold

Reservation on the following dates:

Vice Chairman: Randy Phelan

Treasurer: Mervin Packineau

Twin Buttes Class: Twin Buttes Community Building on February 6-10th,

2017 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Four Bears Class: Johnny Bird Community Building on February 10th,

2017 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm. On February 11th, 2017 at 9:00am to 3:00pm

and February 12th, 2017 at 9:00am to 3:00pm.

White Shield Class: White Shield Community Building on February 13

and February 17th, 2017 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Parshall Class: Parshall Red Hall Elder Room on February 17th, 2017 at

6:00pm to 9:00pm and on February 18th from 9:00am to 3:00pm and

February 19th at 9:00am-3:00pm

Mandaree Class: Mandaree Elders Building on February 24th, 2017 at

6:00pm to 9:00pm and on February 25th from 9:00am to 3:00pm and

on February 26th, 2017 at 9:00am to 3:00pm.



Enrollee must be 11 years old within the calendar year. Attendance is

mandatory. If you do not attend, you will lose the opportunity to take a

class this year. You may not enroll in more than one course at a time.



If you fail the course you will not be able to take another class until the

following year.

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Students under the age of 18, please have your guardian come in the

first evening of class to sign the Student Registration Card.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CLASS AT:

Natural Resource Committee:

Chairman: Randy Phelan

Member: Fred Fox

Member: Monica Mayer

Agenda Contact: Victoria Mandan (701) 627-2983

Judicial Committee:

Chairman: Fred Fox

Member: Monica Mayer

Member: Frank Grady

Agenda Contact: Jonelle Abe 701-627-4781

Health & Human Resource:

Chairman: Frank Grady

Member: Monica Mayer

Member: Fred Fox

Agenda Contact: Catherine R. Fox 701-627-4781

Economic Committee:

Chairman: Monica Mayer

Member: Cory Spotted Bear

Member: Mervin Packineau

Agenda Contact: Lori Henry: 701-627-8054

Education Committee:

Chairman: Cory Spotted Bear

https//apps.nd.gov/gnf/onlineservices/lic/public/hunterEducation/ Member: Monica Mayer

hunterEdCourseslist.htm.

Member: Randy Phelan

Any questions please feel free to contact the TAT Fish & Wildlife Office at Agenda Contact: Luke Lee 701-627-8255

(701) 627-4760 Thank you.

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West Segment Valentines Dance Party

What a great way to celebrate Valentines Day. The West Segment Staff put

together a dance party on Friday, February 10th for all ages. Throughout the

evening they had a DJ on hand for the most updated music for the younger

ones to enjoy and dance too.

There was snacks provided such as Valentines cup cakes and the tables

were decorated so nice. There was chocolate strawberries for everyone with

a sweet tooth.

A dance contest will take place throughout the evening, the party dance was

held at the Water Chief Hall here in the West Segment community from 6pm

to 10pm. Special thanks to the West Segment employees who decorated and

for those who helped make this evening a good time for everyone.

The DJ played all the modern day music and he even had fog come out on the

floor and some nice dance lights it was awesome!

Nicely decorated cup cakes, pictured below is the chocolate

tower for the strawberries.

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North Dakota Department of Health Reminds Residents To Test For Radon

For More Information Contact: Justin Otto, Environmental Health Section

Phone: 701.328.5188

Email: jotto@nd.gov

Bismarck, N.D.– During National Radon Action Month in January, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents that

cooler weather months are a great time to test their home for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. “Radon is a cancercausing, naturally occurring radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste, and it is found throughout the soil in North Dakota,” said Justin

Otto, Indoor Air Quality and Radon Program Coordinator for NDDoH. “Its presence in the home can pose a danger to a family’s health.”

Radon is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air at low levels, but when trapped in buildings, it can be harmful, especially at high concentrations.

“The good news is that radon is a problem that can be managed”, said Otto. “By installing radon mitigation system, homeowners can effectively

lower the level of radon in their homes. These systems use many conventional building materials and require few specialized tools to install..”

Radon is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air at low levels, but when trapped in buildings, it can be harmful, especially at high concentrations.

“The good news is that radon is a problem that can be managed” said Otto. “By installing a radon mitigation system, homeowners can

effectively lower the level of radon in their homes. These systems use many conventional building materials and require few specialized tools to

install.”

Systems may be installed by a homeowner or a radon mitigation contractor. A list of contractors is available on the North Dakota Department of

Health, Division of Air Quality’s website at http://www.ndhealth.gov/AQ/IAQ/RADON. Once in place, a property installed mitigation system will

reduce radon gas and safely vent it outside.

Radon related illness claims more than 21,000 lives in the United States annually. “In North Dakota, 63 percent of homes have an elevated level

of radon above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ‘Action Level’ of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L)”, said Otto.

“In fact, the EPA lists North Dakota as Zone 1, meaning the entire state has the highest potential for elevated radon levels.

The EPA and NDDoH are encouraging people to test their homes for radon and remedy any problems. During January, events nationwide will

focus on testing and fixing problems in homes with a radon level of 4.0 pCi/L or higher.

Radon test kits are available by emailing Justin Otto at jotto@nd.gov and including a mailing address. The radon test kits are available at no

cost to the general public, and they include all mailing and laboratory analysis fees. The test kits are very easy to use and come with easy to

follow directions, says Otto. Test kits also may be available for purchase at local hardware stores, building supply stores or local public health

units.

For more information about radon, visit www.ndhealth.gov/aq/iaq/Radon, or call contact Justin Otto, North Dakota Department of Health at (701)

328.5188.

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For Your Information

Good afternoon everyone, I just wanted to send a notice regarding

SOAR: Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Human

two new trainings offered by the North Dakota Safety Council.

Trafficking

Please see below and let me know if you have any questions!

Many victims of human trafficking come into contact with health care

ATV/UTV Safety Awareness – 2 hours

During this two-hour classroom course, attendees will learn how to

safely operate and maintain an ATV and UTV. Course topics

include: laws, personal protective equipment, proper operation

(riding skill-equipment-maintenance), emergencies & survival

considerations, location & GPS tracking, self-help first aid, and

ethical/responsible riding. This awareness course is appropriate

and social service professionals and remain unidentified. Potential

victims can present with a wide range of physical and psychological

health issues and social service needs. The SOAR to Health and

Wellness training aims to educate health care and social service

professionals on how to identify, treat, and respond appropriately to

potential victims of human trafficking.

for ATV/UTV operators in both occupational and recreational

Training Calendar:

settings. This course does not meet North Dakota's training

March 9, 2017: Social Work Providers

requirement for riders under the age of 16.

March 16, 2017: Health Care Providers

Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors – 4 hours

This classroom course will give supervisors from all industries

March 23, 2017: Behavioral Health Providers

valuable training on the management of drug and alcohol abuse

This activity is designed to educate health care and social service

in the workplace. Supervisors will learn what they need to look

professionals on how to identify, treat and respond appropriately to

for, and actions to take if someone seems unfit for duty. In

potential victims of human trafficking. The target audience includes:

addition to learning how to perform reasonable suspicion/cause

physicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, registered nurses,

testing, they will also learn WHY it is important to do so. Other

dentists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, school

topics include: important elements of a comprehensive substance

counselors, public health professionals and health education specialist.

abuse policy, and the greatest risk categories for drug and

Educational Objectives: after completing this activity, the participant

alcohol abuse among worker populations. This information will

should be able to:

help reduce overall risk in the workplace by assisting supervisors

in maintaining a proactive approach to drug and alcohol use

among

employees.

Course

meets

US

DOT

training

requirements. Each attendee will receive a copy of the 2016 Drug



Describe the types of human trafficking in the United States.



Recognize possible indicators of human trafficking



Demonstrate how to identify and respond to potential trafficking

victims.

Identification Guide.

Peter Pomonis

Home & Community Coordinator

North Dakota Safety Council

peterp@ndsc.org • www.ndsc.org

Direct: 701-751-6118 • Main: 701-223-6372

Save the Date for the NDSC’s 44th Annual Safety & Health

Conference, Feb. 20-23, 2017 in Bismarck!



Respond appropriately to potential trafficking in your community.



Share the importance of human trafficking awareness and

responsiveness with others in your work environment.

To sign up for SOAR updates, including new webinar and in person

training dates, please email: info@nttac.org,

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Updated Numbers For Mandaree

Boys & Girls Club Branch Manager Ollie Spotted Bear: 421-0161 Water Chief Hall Education Department: Lucy Hunts Along at 759

or 759-3049

-3377.

Catholic Church: Father Roger Synek: 759-3412

Water Chief Hall Events Coordinator: Lorraine Howe :759-3377

Mandaree Field Clinic: 759-3422 or Fax: 759-3209

Water Chief Hall Youth Coordinator: DeRae Mann:759-3377 or 421

-4127.

Pharmacy in Mandaree: 759-3151 or Fax: 759-3181

Mandaree Elders Meal Site: 759-3092

Water Chief Hall Security: Director: James Johnson: 759-3377

Elders Meals Delivery: 759-3092 -Paul Rosario Sr.

West Segment Maintenance Department Fax: 759-3768

Hiraaca Elders Program: Director: Mavis Young Bear: 759-3099 or Water Chief Hall Maintenance: Dan Hunts Along: 421-2992

421-2991.

West Segment Maintenance Department: Receptionist: Merle

Young Bird: 759-3766.

Hiraaca Elders Fax: 759-3095

Mandaree Fitness Center Dennis Fimbres: 759-3780

Mandaree Hiraaca Housing: Will Reeves Director : 759-3399

NHSC Mentor’s Office Buff White: 759-3545 or Fax: 759-3528

Mandaree Hiraaca Housing Specialist: Shanna Fox: 759-3399

421-0672

West Segment Regulatory Commission Office: 759-3576.

Fire Management : 759-3124

West Segment Regulatory Commission Fax: 759-3579

Little Plume Teacher 1: 759-3369

Mandaree CHR’s: Jessica Spotted Horse: (701) 421-4188

Road Department: 759-3420

Mandaree Post Office: Mon-Fri: 12-4pm: Sat: 11-1:15pm

Bus Garage: 759-3395

Emergency or Ambulance: 911

Business Office: 759-3120

Mandaree EMS Main Phone: 421-1357

Main Office: 759-3311

Mandaree Police: 759-3226

Mandaree School Fax: 759-3112

McKenzie County Sheriff: 444-3654

FBHA Compliance Office: Ursla Stiffarm: 759-3177 or Fax: 759- Hiraaca Language Department: Arvella White & Carol Newman:

759-3276

3182

FBHA Maintenance Office Raymond Yellow Wolf: 759-3577 or cell West Segment Development Corp: Trena Baker-759-3399

TERO Compliance Office: Lana Turner Office Manager: 759-3255 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

or Cell: 421-6052

TAT Animal Control: 627-2654

Tribal Ranch & Lodge: 759-3176

TAT CHR Main Office: 627-4240

Tribal Ranch Fax: 759-3133

Mandaree Water Treatment Plant: 759-3160 or Fax: 759-3199

TAT Commodities Program: 627-4292

TAT Game & Fish: 627-4760

In Case of Emergency call these cell numbers for water treatment: Animal Control Wardens: Chance Fredericks-421-3879, Delia

Bruce Fox Sr.: 421-7512, Dillon Costello: 421-8462, John Baker-421-5214 Anthony Chandler– 421-1924

Osborne:701- 609-0727

Local Game Wardens Cell Phone Numbers: Bradfield Sage:

Water Chief Hall Office Receptionist: Rhonda Hall: 759-3377 or 421.6977 or Office: 627-4760

421-1811

TAT Solid Waste: 627-2034

Water Chief Hall Fax: 759-3232

TAT Solid Waste Fax: 627-2035

Mandaree Public Relations: Lovina Fox

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center: 627-4701 dial 4 for clinic

Public Relations Fax: 759-3375

TAT Police Dept. 627-3617

New Town Finance Officer: Martha Phelan: 627-8121 or 421-0606

TAT Chief Of Police: Nelson Heart Jr.

Water Chief Hall Computer Tech: Jake Chappell: 759-3377

TAT Acting Lieutenant: Marvel Heart

West Segment Custodian Supervisor: Valencia Antonio: 421-3082

TAT Detective Maroney: 421-7577

Water Chief Hall Office Manager: Florene Halvorson: 421-2797

TAT Police Dept. Records: 627-3308 or Fax: 627-3113

Water Chief Hall Education Department: Adele Phelan– 421-6600

Tribal Court: 627-4803 or Fax: 627-4602

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For Your Information

Notice From The West Segment

Maintenance Department

When you call the West Segment Tribal Office it will

help us to get your phone call through to the person

you wish to speak with. We have listed here for your

On behalf of the West Segment Maintenance Department we convenience the extensions of employees here at

would like to inform everyone that we will only deliver water on the Water Chief tribal office. Some extensions have

weekend for EMERGENCIES ONLY. The water delivered is for changed:

human consumption only and NO LIVESTOCK.

Thank you:

The West Segment Maintenance will help everyone with the

following:

West Segment Phone Extensions:

Security (Jimmy Johnson) Ext. 201

 Wake and funerals

Florene Halverson: (Office Manager): Ext. 216

 Junk car removal

Rhonda Hall Assistant: Ext. 213

 Wash out crossing culverts

Lorraine Howe: (Events Coordinator): Ext. 215

 Cattle guard cleaning

DeRae Mann: Youth Coordinator: Ext. 202

Community members who need water for their homes may contact Adele Phelan: (Education Dept.): Ext. 208

the on call employees who are Vincent Hunts Along and Curtis Adam or Lucy : (Education Dept): Ext. 214

Hall for water for your homes. Also the tow truck does run but only

Loretta Lone Bear: Ext. 207

in our community. The Maintenance Department will not loan the

Lovina Fox (Public Relations): Ext. 212

truck out they have employees who will do the towing.

Jake Chappell (Computers): Ext. 211

We have listed for your convenience the phone numbers for our

All Call: Ext. 297

Maintenance crew:

Dan Hunts Along: (701) 421-2992

Regulatory: 759-3572

EMS: 421-1357

Police: 759-3226

Curtis Hall: (701) 290-1267

Hiraaca Mandaree Elders Program: Director Mavis

The Maintenance Department Receptionist is Merle Young Bird, Young Bear: 759-3099

she can be reached at 759-3766.

Meal site: 759-3092

Vincent Hunts Along: (701) 421-3576

Our office is located behind the Water Chief Hall inside the Fitness Center: (Dennis Fimbres): 759-3780

garage, so if you need to see one the employees this is where you Hiraaca Language Program: Arvella White &

will find them. For your information in case you call our office and

Carol Newman :759-3276

no one answers the phone, than we are out in the field helping our West Segment Maintenance: 759-3766

community members.

West Segment Health Technicians:

Our phone number for the Maintenance Department: 759-3766 LeeAnna Nation: 421-1868

and our Fax number is: 759-3768.

Vida Craig: 421-7461

Delreen Robertson: 421-7455

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For Your Information

Three Affiliated Tribes Fish & Wildlife

will be having Hunter Education Class

for the Mandaree Area:

Please Read Below For Your Information:

Effective Immediately

Mandaree Class: At the Mandaree Elders

Building on Friday, February 24th, 2017 at

6:00pm-9:00pm and On Saturday,

February 25th at 9:00am-3:00pm and

again on Sunday, February 26th at 9:00am

Per Councilman Phelan:



Financial Requests will no longer be

ran daily. We can only do them on

Tuesday and Thursday, unless it is an

extreme emergency.

We can no longer run check requests in

minor child name Must be 18 years or

older, as requested from Tribal Finance.





Each individual can apply once in a 30

day time frame.

ABSOLUTELY NO ACCEPTIONS.

-3:00pm.



Enrollee must be 11 years old within the calendar year. Attendance is

mandatory. If you do not attend, you will lost the opportunity to take a

class this year. You may not enroll in more than one course at a time.



If you fail the course you will not be abl e to take another class until

the following year.



Students under the age of 18, please have your guardian come in the

first evening of class to sign the Student Registration Card.

Any questions, please feel free to contact the TAT Fish & Wildlife Office at

(701) 627-4760

YOU MUST REGISTER for the class at:

https://apps.nd.gov/gnf/onlineservices/lic/public/hunterEducation/

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February is Heart Month

lipoprotein, or LDL, and high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, LDL

cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, along with one fifth of your

triglyceride level, make up your total cholesterol count, which can be

determined through a blood test.

It may surprise you to know that cholesterol itself isn’t bad. In fact, LDL (Bad) Cholesterol:

cholesterol is just one of the many substances created and used by our

LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol because it

bodies to keep us healthy.

contributes to plaque, a thick hard deposit that can clog arteries and

What is cholesterol and where does it come from?

make them less flexible. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: your a clot form and blocks a narrowed artery, heart attack or stroke can

body and food. Your body, and especially you liver, makes all the result. Another condition called peripheral artery disease can develop

cholesterol you need and circulates it through the blood. But cholesterol when plaque buildup narrows an artery supplying blood to the legs.

is also found in foods from animal sources, such as meat, poultry and HDL (Good) Cholesterol:

full fat dairy products. Your liver produces more cholesterol when you

HDL cholesterol is considered “good” cholesterol because it helps

eat a diet high in saturated and trans fats.

remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries. Experts believe HDL acts

Excess cholesterol can form plaque between layers of artery walls, as a scavenger, carrying LDL cholesterol away from the arteries and

making it harder for your heart to circulate blood. Plaque can break back to the liver, where it is broken down and passed from the body.

open and cause blood clots. If a clot blocks an artery that feeds the One-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by HDL. A

brain, it causes a stroke. If it blocks an artery that feeds the heart, it healthy level of HDL cholesterol may also protect against heart attack

causes a heart attack. There are two types of cholesterol: “good” and and stroke, while low levels of HDL cholesterol have been shown to

“bad”. Too much of one type or not enough of another can put you at increase the risk of heart disease.

risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Its important to

Triglycerides:

know the levels of cholesterol in your blood so that you and your doctor

can determine the best strategy to lower your risk. Making healthy Triglycerides are another type of fat, and they’re used to store excess

eating choices and increasing exercise are important first steps in energy from your diet. High levels of triglycerides in the blood are

improving your cholesterol. For some people, cholesterol lowering associated with atherosclerosis. Elevated triglycerides can be caused

medication may also be needed to reduce the risk for heart attack and by overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking,

stroke. Use the information here to start a conversation with your doctor excess alcohol consumption and a diet very high in carbohydrates

about how cholesterol affects your heart attack and stroke risk and what (more than 60% of total calories). Underlying diseases or genetic

disorders are sometimes the cause of high triglycerides. People with

you can do to lower your risk.

high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including a

Symptoms, Diagnosis & Monitoring of High Cholesterol:

high LDL cholesterol (bad) level and a low HDL cholesterol (good)

Many people do not know their cholesterol is too high because there level. Many people with heart disease or diabetes also have high

are usually no symptoms. That’s why it is important to have your triglyceride levels.

cholesterol levels checked by your doctor. Talk to your healthcare

Lp (a) Cholesterol:

provider about assessing your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Cholesterol levels are an important factor in estimating your personal Lp (a) is a genetic variation of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of

Lp (a) is a significant risk factor for the premature development of

risk.

fatty deposits in arteries. Lp (a) isn’t fully understood, but it may

Good vs Bad Cholesterol:

interact with substances found in artery walls and contribute to the

Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It must be transported through build up of fatty deposits.

your bloodstream by carriers called lipoproteins, which got their name

To learn more go to www.americanheartassociation.com

because they’re made of fat (lipid) and proteins. The two type of

lipoproteins that carry cholesterol to and from cells are low-density

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For Your Information

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February Mandaree Meal Site Menu

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Early morning sunrise outside of the Mandaree Community Center.

+

+

A message from the Three

Affiliated Tribes West Segment

Maintenance:

Anybody under the age of 55 years will

have to pay for their water deliveries for

each month. Cost is $80.00 dollars for

each month, you are asked to make

payments to the West Segment

Maintenance Department. Costs will go

for gas and maintenance of the truck.

Delivery for water is on Mondays and

Fridays ONLY. Maintenance will deliver

water on the weekend for

EMERGENCIES ONLY.

Curtis Hall is the person who delivers

water for West Segment his phone

number is: 701.290.1267.

If you have any questions please contact

the West Segment Maintenance office at

759-3766.

Brenda Hale

Belinda Beston

Keith Mandan

Fayetta Young Bear

Arnie Guimont

Roseann Johnson

Ted Lone Fight III

Leland Hall Jr.