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Editor: Lovina Fox

PERMIT NO. 3

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Photographer: LeeAnna Nation

Volume 6 Issue 7

July 2026

Photo by Jesus Leyva

The 2026 Mandaree Celebration Clanship Parade

Once again our clans made it into the Mandaree Celebration arena. It was an amazing site to see all the banners being

carried in by the clans they represent. Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner Lone Fight was the very first one to ever

acknowledge our clans like this. She had all the clan shirts made by our local Native Printing LLC owned and operated by

tribal member Jody Brieck. This gives everyone a sense of belonging and we also get to see whose in what clan.

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Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Hello everyone. Before I Committee. There were eight contest drums, two non

begin this update I would contest and four host drums; White Lodge, Ridge Road,

like to extend my sincere and Clarks Creek.

sympathy to the family At this years Mandaree Celebration we had four hundred

and relatives of Chris Ann and twelve dancers who filled up our arena and those

Demaray, Dominick Sillitti were just registered dancers pleasure dancers were not

and Delma Jean Howling included.

Wolf Lincoln. Our prayers

of comfort for your family

and relatives.

Days before our celebration we had a brief meeting with

Kathryn Eagle-Williams, the Chief Executive Officer for

the Elbowoods Memorial Health Center. Dr. Anita Martin,

West Segment celebrated MD, FAAP-Chief Medical Officer was also on hand in this

the fourth early so everyone could celebrate the holiday with meeting. She brought in a couple of the Healthcare

their families. We had a great turn out for West Segment Day, Planning Team; Cheryl Howe-Planner/Senior Manager

it was a day full of fun and activities!

and Daniel Hay-Finance Planner/Lead whom were also in

This month will be very busy as our 2026 Mandaree this meeting. There were a few things discussed and

Celebration will be going on. On behalf of West Segment I mentioned in this meeting we all had an opportunity to

would like to say welcome to our visitors far and near who share our ideas and hopes for a better system in place.

traveled to our 2026 Mandaree Celebration. Our community We had tours scheduled for this same afternoon so we

has been very busy getting ready for the 2026 Mandaree were able to go to the new clinic and tour that and we

Celebration. On Friday West Segment our Hidatsa Clanship also went to the new community center and toured that

parade went through the arena which you can see on the front with them as well.

page of this newspaper. We had a great turn out.

You can see photos of our tours of the clinic and the

The 2026-2027 new Mandaree Celebration committee community center on pages 20 and 21. Please keep in

members are as follows; President- Niles Mandan- is the son mind the editor wasn’t able to put all the photos in this

of Tia and Dayton Mandan, Dean Bear-Vice President, paper, there is so much more to see. She did the best she

Treasurer– Russel Johnson- son of Kristen and Drew Johnson, could this months newspaper has a lot in it.

Secretary– Molly Bear Claw-daughter of LeeAnna and Frank

Bear Claw Drum Keeper– Phil Fox, Arena Director Flag Bearer

– Beau Robertson Jr.– son of Allison and Beau Robertson Sr.

Announcer-Rylan Jetty son of Carolyn Good Bird and Jordan This is all I have for now. Stay safe and if your traveling

Jetty, Headman Dancer-Darnell Baker Jr. Head Woman Dancer safe travels.

– Ariees Draper, Sr. Princess– Maloni Shrock, Jr. Princess–

Paisley Chase. So this is our new Mandaree Celebration

Thank you for being a good reader

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight

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Summer Youth Workers Are Working!

Summer youth workers picking up trash after

the West Segment Day activities.

Summer youth worker Luciano Lucio working

with the West Segment

Maintenance

department.

Do Drop In youth workers Cora and Charleigh helping Brenda Hale.

Summer youth workers are at the Little Hunny’z day care

helping out.

Youth workers learning to use a weed cutter from the transportation

department.

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Rededication of The Collin & Darrell Cummings Memorial Disc Golf Course

The Collin and Darrell

Cummings Memorial Disc

Golf Course was first

established in 2002 by the

Standish and Cummings

Family.

Today the disc golf course

was renovated by the Turner

Lone Fight Administration.

West Segment workers have

been out making sure the

disc golf course was ready

for people to enjoy. The

workers made sure the landscape was taken care of they mowed the

grass and made sure the disc golf containers were sturdy and upheld to

hold a disc. The land was also landscaped out so there is a lot of space.

When you look at how is it’s landscaped you can see it looks a lot like a

golf course. All so beautifully

laid out and all thanks to the

West Segment workers who

brought life back into this golf

course.

Their line up speakers are; Lane Standish who will inform us the

history of the disc golf course. The Mayor of New Town Jay

Standish followed by Kelly Cummings McGrady, the daughter of

Darrell Cummings. They will also have an open mic for those

wishing to express themselves.

Recognition awards will be presented along with a picnic and live

band. Music by ND 22-Mandaree. Here is the speech given by

family member Lane Standish:

Good Evening, everyone.

On behalf of the Standish/Cummings family, we thank you all for

being here today. On August 18, 2000, our family experienced the

heartbreaking loss of our brother Colin Cummings. He was only 12

years old. Although his time with us was far too short, his memory

has never faded. He continues to live on in the hearts of everyone

who knew and loved him.

In the wake of that loss, dad wanted to honor Collin’s memory in a

way that would bring people together. Disc golf was one of Dad’s

greatest passions, and he dreamed of creating a place where

people could gather, laugh, compete and remember Collin.

That dream became the first memorial disc golf tournament at Four

Bears Park. Dad purchased trophies, jackets, discs, and T-shirts, all

In the photo to your left you to share our beloved brother Collin’s memory. This was our first

can see one worker making memorial as a family and from it grew a tradition we have carried

sure the disc holders are firm on, over the past years. It is through their teachings that we

into the ground. In the photo continue to live this way-by honoring and remembering those who

on the top shows the entrance left us.

to the Memorial Disc Golf To bring this vision to life, dad dedicated countless hours. He wrote

course. I must say it looks like proposals, sought donations, worked with community organizations

any golf course you would see to help purchase baskets and had us planting the trees that you

when you drive by.

seen around this course today. He made this project a true family

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry

Turner Lone Fight will have

a rededication scheduled at

6-8pm on July 10, 2026.

Here is a tentative agenda.

They will begin with a

prayer by the Rev. Phillip

Fox. Rededication by

honorable Councilwoman.

The Ridge Road singers

will render a song.

effort. I remember all of us taking turns pushing the lawn mower to

keep the grass cut because dad took so much pride in this place.

He wanted the course to look its best for everyone who came to

play. We were also grateful for the local departments and crews

who stepped in to help maintain the grounds over the years.

From the very beginning, this course became a shared effort,

shaped by many hands and hearts.

Because of that collective effort, many of us were introduced to a

sport we had never played before. Over time, this course became

more than just a place to play. Continue on next page.

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For Your Information

Continue Memorial Disc Golf Course

It became a place where family, friends and community members

gathered, made memories, and connected with one another.

Ramp a Plus for Elders at the Mandaree

Celebration Grounds

Photos by Walter DeVille Sr.

Today, as we see this course preserved and renewed, we are

reminded that both Collin’s memory and dad’s dream continue to

live on through all of you.

To the West Segment Representative and everyone who helped

make this possible, thank you. Thank you for believing in this

project and for preserving something that meant so much to our

family. Your support honors not only the memory of our brother,

Colin, but also the dedication, love and hard work of our dad,

Darrell.

Our family is deeply grateful. We know that every person who

comes here to enjoy this course is helping keep their memory

alive.

Thank you for helping us honor two lives that continue to inspire

us. We will cherish this place and the memories it represents.

Below we added the basic rules for Disc golf rules.

Thank you and God Bless

The Standish/Cummings Family

This ramp will make it easier for elders

to walk down into the arena.

This ramp is located on the east side of the announcers stand

where the elders parking sign is located. This will be easier for

our elders to enter the arena. It will make it easier if they are

using a wheel chair, or a walker with wheels or if they are

walking with a cane. They will feel safe when they walk on this

ramp as it leads into the celebration.

Our temperatures have

been close to 100 degrees

outdoors. Even with this

blistering hot weather,

Keith White Owl and Walter

DeVille set out to complete

a mission.

They both

wanted to make it easier for

the elders when they come

to

the

Mandaree

Celebration. They built two

ramps. Walter completed

the dirt work on the large

ramp. He also put non-slip

strips on both of these

ramps. Kudos to Walter and

Keith for completing their

mission and making a safer

walk way for our elders. A

big thank you from our

elders.

Here is another view of the ramp

completed where the elders can

enter into the arena for a give away

or if they’re donating.

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2026 Mandaree Celebration Committee Goes Old Style Door to Door

The 2026 Mandaree Celebration Committee went door to door

and stopped at Delma Fox’s residence. Pictured above is Delma

and her grandchildren.

The next door to door was at Wendell and Arvella

White’s residence. Here they are pictured inside

their garage. Delreen Robertson stands on the

side as the drum group sings.

On Monday, July 13th at 12:00 noon the 2026 Mandaree Celebration Committee had another fundraiser. What is different

about this fundraiser was the committee members along with the singers and their drum, they went door to door

throughout the community. They started out in the country.

All songs were sung by drum keeper, Dillion Fox and his crew.

Families were able to request a family members song or an honor song of their choice. If they had a specific song they

wanted to request you were asked to contact the President Roberta White Eagle.

The committee of 2026 hopes to continue to carry on with this door to door fundraiser for generations to come, as it was

done back in the day!

On behalf of the 2026 Mandaree Celebration Committee, they thank everyone and they appreciate you for supporting

2026 The Mandaree Celebration.

This is one unique way to fundraise, is to go door to door and sing what the family wants to hear or if they requested a

certain song. This very type of fundraising hasn’t been done in our community for a very long time, so you can say it’s old

style. As you can see in these pictures how much our community members supported our 2026 Mandaree Celebration

committee.

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2026 Mandaree Celebration Committee Goes Old Style Door to Door

Lisa DeVille gives James Hale a hug and his wife

Donita Hale who helped the 2026 Mandaree

Celebration Committee.

Their next stop was a Lyda Bearstail’s residence. Pictured are

Harriet, Lyda and Delreen. As their mother talks on behalf of

Her family and lets the singers know what song to sing. I believe

they sang her grandson’s song Nathan Good iron.

Andrea Vigen, Samantha Lucio are with their

mother Rosie White Owl, who also supported the

celebration committee.

Vernonica Serdahl was telling them what song she

wanted rendered. As Mandaree Celebration

Committee member Lisa DeVille listens closely.

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Day One of Flag Raising at 2026 Mandaree Celebration Grounds

Flags being raised at the Mandaree Celebration

grounds as family and relatives look on.

Families and relatives, and members of the posts all stand by waiting

for these flags to be raised.

This was the first day of raising flags at the 2026

Mandaree Celebration Committee. The flags being raised

are Myron B. Johnson-U.S. Army, Nathan Goodiron-U.S.

Army, Frank White Owl Sr.,-U.S. Army, Ed Hale-U. S. Army

and Johnny Hale-U.S. Army.

The 2026 Mandaree Celebration Committee Flag Bearer

was Michaela Meredith Howe pictured below bringing in

the families and relatives that as their flags fly high.

Patrick Dubois, Orlando (with warbonnet) Bob Brieck lead

the family and relatives of Ed Hale so they can have their give

away in honoring their father, grandfather, brother, uncle.

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Day One of Retiring the Flags at Mandaree Celebration Grounds

Here is the Post retiring the flag for the evening.

Posts holding flags they retired and dancing towards

the families; Frank White Owl, Johnny Hale and Ed Hale.

Family receiving flags back were as follows; Rosie White

Owl, Caspie Abbey and Jody Brieck.

Glenn Brunsell played taps.

Frank White Owl Sr., family and relatives dance to

his honor song. Benner, Paul White Owl (with

warbonnet) and Manny Lucio lead in their family.

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Saddle Butte Sisters Win Fort Bridger Treaty Day Ladies Indian Relay Race

(Brenda Appenay, Jeremy Shay and Yvonne Warjack photos)

Saddle Butte Sisters from Mandaree, ND wins the Fort Bridger Treaty Day Ladies Indian

Relay Race on July 3rd 2026 on the Fort Hall Racetrack. Pictured here is Saddle Butte

Sisters’ with reigning 2025-2026 Miss Shoshone-Bannock Myke Moore. (L-R) Autumn

Jefferson (set-up man), Miss ShoBan Myke Moore, Hailey Vigen (rider), Ava Big Crow

(catcher

Excellent photo of Saddle Butte Sister Hailey

Vigen in mid jump preparing herself for the

exchange.

Set up woman Autumn Jefferson ensures the

exchange of one horses to another by rider

Hailey Vigen goes as safe, smooth and fast as

possible by holding onto the horse next up to

Blue Blossom rider Jesse Vigen who finished race while her rider leaps on and off to the

in 2nd place.

races.

Congratulations to our very own ladies Indian

Relay Teams from Mandaree, ND

representing at the is year’s Fort Bridger

Treaty Day in Fort Hall, Idaho. Vigen sisters

invite everyone to come out and support and

enjoy the Indian Relay Races on July 18th &

19th at the Healing Horse Ranch in Parshall,

ND for the qualifying races, winners will move

onto the championship races during the 2026

North Dakota State Fair in Minot, ND.

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Danks Appointed for Another Year As The 2026 MHA Rodeo

stop there she continues to carry on with rodeo competition throughout her

college career. She received a scholarship to rodeo for the Bismarck State

College Mystics, in Bismarck, ND. Well she’s already completed a year at

Bismarck State College. You can bet this young lady is just getting started, she

has many goals and plans to accomplish a lot more in her young life. Keep a look

out for Shannoah she is on her way to greater things not only in rodeo but in her

life as well.

Her impressive background in representing rodeo as a princess then onto a

Queen is very outstanding, here is a list of her accomplished efforts;

2017 MHA Youth Rodeo Princess

2018 MHA Youth Rodeo Princess

2019 Mandaree Rodeo Princess

2020 Mandaree Rodeo Princess

2021 Mandaree Rodeo Princess

2022 Mandaree Rodeo Queen

2023 Mandaree Rodeo Queen

2024 Mandaree Rodeo Queen

This beautiful young lady has done an outstanding job

being the 2025 MHA Rodeo Queen representing the MHA

Nation as well as her home town of Mandaree. Her name

is Shannoah Danks. She was our very first MHA Rodeo

Queen for our MHA Nation.

2025 MHA Rodeo Queen (Very First Queen on MHA)

Shannoah is a positive role model and a well known horse

woman who always participates in rodeo in and around our

state as well as out of state. She was asked once again to

continue her reign as the MHA Rodeo Queen for 2026! In

which she accepted.

2022 MHA Nation Rodeo

Association Incentive

Junior Breakaway

Champion

Shannoah is the daughter of Shannon and the oldest

granddaughter of Clayton and Paula Danks. From a very

young age it was a given for her to be a natural cowgirl.

Being raised around horses all her life. At the age of six,

she won her very first buckle. She graduated from Killdeer

High School in 2024.

Qualifier in Team Roping

With this young lady’s background its no wonder the rodeo

committee selected her. Shannoah is very active in rodeo;

she participants in breakaway roping, barrel racing and

team roping. In which she has competed and placed at

many rodeos throughout the country. She participated in

youth rodeos; the ND Junior Rodeo Association, and the

North Dakota High School Rodeo Association. It didn’t

2026 MHA Rodeo Queen

2021 INFR Junior

Breakaway Qualifier

2024 ND State High school

(Heeling Side).

On behalf of West Segment

we wish her the best as she

continues her reign as the

2026 MHA Rodeo Queen!

We know she will be

successful not only as a

Queen but as a well known

horse woman whose life is

rodeo!

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TAT Fish & Wildlife 18th Annual Family Fishing Derby

The TAT Fish & Wildlife

Pictured to your left I

Division had their 18th

Tommy and Kyler who

annual family fishing

are

derby the last part of

afternoon

fishing

June. This event was

Lake

Sakakawea

open to all communities.

during

enjoying

the

their

in

fishing

Started at the Four Bears

Park in New Town at

9:00am to 4:00pm.

Their schedule of events were as follows:

Registration: 9am-11am

Fishing Competition: 9am-3pm

Pictured

to

your

right

Lunch: 12pm

Kansas, Ryleigh, and Liana

Awards: 3:30pm

enjoying the free fishing day

All participants were asked to bring their own fishing

poles, tackle, and lawn chair if you have it. If not, they

with their friends at the

Four Bears park peninsula.

asked that you come anyway.

Here are some pictures of kids from Mandaree that

participated in the family fishing derby.

These photos were

taken by Tifa

Pulitassi.

Pictured to your left

is Sergio with his

fishing pole and

bait that was

provided by the TAT

To your left is Maleah and

Fish and Wildlife

Elijah

Division.

poles getting prepared to

with

their

catch some fish.

Photos by Tifa Pulitassi

fishing

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Wolf Chief Store Has Restocked For Customers

Here is what you see as soon as you walk into the Wolf

Chief Store.

The Wolf Chief Store has under gone some changes. The manager

for the store is and the changes with shift managers are listed on

page 25 of this paper. The management and employee’s of the

Wolf Chief Store are doing the best they can to meet the customers

needs. We thank the public for their patience. They are fully

restocked in water, tobacco, pop, freezers, filtered water refill and

much more. Hot stuff breakfast will be available from 7am to 11am

and lunch 12-3pm. From 3-5pm hot stuff will serve pizza,

cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches. The last order for food will

be at 4:00pm. Regular business hours during the Mandaree

Celebration: M-F: 6am-7pm. Sat & Sun 9am-5pm. Unleaded and

Diesel fuel is available 24/7 with pay at the pump card reader. For

more information or to order please feel free to call the Wolf Chief

Store at 759-3069

They are restocked on their tobacco, and other over the counter

medicines. Below is the hot stuff waiting to serve you.

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Hay Draw is not only a Café but a Hardware Store

This is what you will see when you enter the Hay Draw Café. The café is

located on the right side of the building with their menu’s displaced where you

can see what they have to offer to eat and drink. They have a coffee menu as

well.

Positive movements made slowly but surely and they will only get better with

time. The Hay Draw Café is on one side and the hardware store is on the So before you make the drive into town and use your gas.

Stop in at the Hay Draw Hardware Store and check it out. The

other side. Together they provide all the necessities that you may need.

hardware store may have what you are looking for. The

For the Hay Draw Café they will have new menu items for breakfast. Their

hardware store carries a number of items you just have to

new item or this month is homemade chips by the pound. If you would like to

come into the store and look around. They have live bait if your

order from the café their number is 759-3140 to place an order over the phone

going fishing, and charcoal lighter fluid for our grill, sunglasses,

or come in to order.

sun screen everything you need before heading to the lake.

As for the hardware store they have a good variety of what you may need.

In the photo at the bottom has more items you can find inside

J u s t at the hardware store.

remember it

takes time

for a small

store

to

expand. So

with

your

patience it

will be done.

For now this

is what the

hardware

store has to

offer.

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For Your Information

More Inside the Hay Draw Hardware

Store

Hay Draw Café Mini Menu For Lunch

A few more items at the Hay Draw Hardware store that you can find.

Charcoal fluid is on hand for sure for all

your grilling needs. They are also ready for

those who love to go fishing. The Hay Draw

Hardware store has live bait on hand so

your prepared before you drive to the lake.

The hardware store also has ice galore on

hand for all your empty coolers to be filled

for your soda’s and water.

For now this is what’s available and there’s

more to come. So do keep your eyes open

or go over to the hardware

store to see what they have on

hand. This is

just the

beginning of our hardware

store and in time it will grow

and offer more

to our

customers. We say thank you

for your

patronage and

supporting your local business

at home.

We look forward to serving our

local people more.

Here are some examples of what the Hay Draw Café has to offer for

their customers. They also sell coffee and teas for your convenience.

You just have to go to the Hay Draw Café and see what they have for

their specials. Or you can also make an order by calling 759-3140 to

place your order over the phone or go inside the store and order what

you want. The menu changes and they offer breakfast too!

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Elders Summer Celebration at 4 Bears Casino Event Center

Every Summer for the elders

it’s a celebration sponsored

by the office of the Chairman.

This time it was called Sunset

Rodeo with a western decor

some of the elders went all

out and dressed up as a

cowgirl or cowboy.

They served us lunch, they

had awesome door prizes and

some vendors were selling

their merchandise out in the

lobby of the events center.

This year’s entertainment

was by The Troubadour

Experience “A George Strait

Tribune”

Sisters Jody Brieck and Faith Hale at the

Mandaree elders celebration at the casino in

New Town.

Rosie White Owl is all happy with her popcorn

and candy from West Segment at the casino.

The doors were open at 10

and the event started at 11

and ended by 3 in the

afternoon.

West Segment Rayne Brown gives elder Dan

Hall his candy and his elders disbursement.

In the picture above you can see

some of the awesome door

prizes that each elder had a

chance to win. Each elder was

Elder Brenda Hale standing with West Segment

given a ticket when they signed

employee Avis Reimer Finley and Todd Mckenzie

in.

photo bomb in the background.

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West Segment Feeds Fort Berthold Housing Authority

Pictured left to right; Faith Hale volunteered to help her sister Jody

Brieck feed the Fort Berthold Housing Authority staff today. They

were in the Mandaree area.

The Fort Berthold

Housing Staff would

like to say thank you to

these beautiful ladies

and the Mandaree

Segment for providing

a great meal for us. We

greatly appreciated it.

Fort Berthold Housing crew was working on

site in Mandaree for Community Opportunity

Day.

Their work for community opportunity day

included; inspections, recertifications,

exterior inspections, and cleaning out vacant

units. They also did some mowing and

trimming yards. During that day they asked

their tenants to have their pets tied up while

they were there to work.

In line to eat some delicious food at the Water

Chief Hall in Mandaree.

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Photos only The 1st Grand Entry at the 2026 Mandaree Celebration

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Photos Only The 1st Grand Entry at the 2026 Mandaree Celebration

Lane Standish (Headman Dancer) and Jordan Rose Fox

(Headwoman Dancer) lead in the royalty.

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Sneak Peek of New Clinic

Frankee Hall explains the reception area to

Councilwoman and Rosie White Owl.

We were required to wear helmet

and vest during the tour.

She explains the pharmacy room.

A meeting was held recently inside the

Water Chief Hall with Elbowoods Kathy

Eagle-Williams the Chief Executive

Officer at Elbowoods Memorial Health

Center. Dr.Anita Martin, MD, FAAP

Chief Medical Director.

Also

Cheryl Howe, Planner/Senior

Manager and Daniel Hay, Finance

Planner/Lead joined for the tour that

was given to us by Frankee Hall. There

was so much to see we will just have to

Nurses Station.

Dental x-ray machine

wait until it is finished.

Dental chair with all the

equipment needed.

Large Pharmacy area.

One of the many exams

rooms inside this clinic

X-ray area we won’t have to

travel to get x-rays anymore.

Physical therapy room still

under construction.

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Sneak Peek of New Community Center

Here is a view of the hall from the top.

My favorite this is where all the clan will be

placed on these walls. We are the only

community to recognize our clans, we are

very unique!

Walk in freezer with so much room.

There’s another part to the freezer.

We will have so much room to

store frozen foods especially meat.

View of where the swimming area will be it has

so much room.

Dan enjoys a laugh with councilwoman

and Rosie inside the new sauna.

This is what I would call an industrial

kitchen that is fully loaded with everything

you need. Coffee makers are there as well.

View of the ceiling it is just beautiful! The

designs on the side are colored for the

seasons.

Here is the bowling alley. This will be so much

fun for our kids to enjoy!

Here is the theatre area that Frankee

explains. Seating is behind where

these guys are sitting.

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TAT-Fitness & Recreation West Segment

YOGA CLASSES WITH MOCCASIN FLOW

HELD DURING MANDAREE CELEBRATION AT THE ELDERS MEAL

SITE LOCATED BY THE CELEBRATION GROUNDS!

FRIDAY: JULY 17TH 10-11AM

SATURDAY: JULY 18TH 10-11AM

SUNDAY: JULY 19TH 10-11AM

FREE CLASSES ADULTS AND ELDERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

INCLUDING DANCERS!

OFFERING BEGINNER SESSIONS TO HELP WITH CENTER AND

BALANCE. 60 MINUTE SESSIO WITH LISA

HILL, FROM THE ONIEDA NATION. FOR

MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TIA

MANDAN (701)421*0239

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For Your Information

With fall sports season right around the

corner, schedule your child (or minor you

are guardian of) for a physical before

practice begins.

Physical Therapy is Back At Elbowoods Memorial

Health Center

Courtesy of Cystal Kwaw Essien Communications Director Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

Sports Physical 7th-12 Grades call to

schedule your sports physical

appointments.

A sports physical helps to determine if it is safe for your student to

participate in sports. Sports physicals may uncover health concerns

that require further evaluation before clearance can be issued. These

exams are typically REQUIRED before an athlete can even practice.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE. If able, please print off and

complete the North Dakota High School Activities Association

(NDHSAA) form PRIOR to your scheduled appointment and bring it

with you. If you can not print and complete prior to your appointment

please arrive 20 minutes prior to complete form at the clinic.

Immunizations will be available!!

http://ndhsaa.com/ndhsaa-physical

Pictured above is Lexyn Henderson

Parent or Legal Guardian must be present with student for

appointment and bring ID and proof of Insurance if applicable.

Physical Therapy is back and is located on the second floor

of the Community Health Resource Center (CHRC).

If you are a patient receiving direct care at Elbowoods

Memorial Health Center (EMHC), you can get a referral to

see an in-house physical therapist.

At Elbowoods Memorial Health Center in New Town, walk ins are

available for sports physicals, but appointments are preferred.

Also, if you recently underwent a surgery or multiple

surgeries, you can schedule an appointment with our

physical therapist at (701) 627-4750.

You can access the CHRC via skywalk from the northwest

end of the hallway at EMHC in New Town.

Security can assist in directing you to the right area.

Welcome back, Lexyn Henderson!

Best,

Cystal Kwan Essien

Communications Director

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

Phone: (701) 627-0482

EMHC-New Town/Call (701)627-7601 to schedule an appointment.

July 23: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

July 30: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

August 6: 5:00pm to 7pm

Mandaree Field Clinic/ Appointments Only: Call (701)759-3422 to

schedule an appointment.

Make sure your middle or high schooler gets their physical done

before they start training.

To save time from the clinic waiting room, you can view, print, and fill

out the Physical Evaluation Form.

Best,

Crystal Kwaw Essien

Communications Director

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

Phone: (701) 897-0482

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

The United States

is 250 years old.

As our nation prepares to

commemorate the 250th

anniversary of the United

States in 2026, I believe

our tribal nations should

reflect on

what

that

means for us. We also

have a duty to tell a more

complete story. Patriotism

is not weakened by truth

and on these lands, it is strengthened by it.

Across North Dakota, few names are celebrated more than Theodore

Roosevelt. His legacy is written into our history, and an entire national park

bears his name. Yet Roosevelt spent only a brief period in North Dakota.

Long before he arrived, my people, the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara,

and other Tribal Nations had lived, governed, hunted, traded, prayed, and

cared for these lands.

The story of the 250th should include the boast of westward expansion.

Tribal nations are pushed out of their homelands, forced into reservations,

and introduced to devastating diseases by Europeans. Our sacred places

became commodities, and the Earth became something to be bought, sold,

and exploited for profit.

Our history did not begin in 1776. Our ancestors had already lived on these

lands for thousands of years. They built governments, established trade

routes, cared for the earth, and passed down traditions and oral histories

that continue to guide many of us today. Yet our stories are treated as a

footnote.

The lands that visitors admire today were not empty frontiers waiting to be

discovered. These are our homelands.

Recent discussions surrounding our national parks and the history of these

lands should raise an important question: Should visitors learn only the

parts of history that make them feel proud, or should they also learn about

the people who paid the price for the nation’s expansion? National parks

should tell the complete story, and one story should not erase the other.

As Native people, many of us believe that the earth is not a source of

wealth or something to be consumed. It is a relative. We belong to it as

much as it belongs to us. That understanding shaped our way of life long

before America’s founding and remains just as relevant today.

The 250th anniversary of the United States should be that opportunity to

tell the truth about how we arrived at this current day. That truth must

include our continued existence on these lands despite the many attempts

to erase us.

Through disease, displacement, broken promises, boarding schools, and

generations of devastating Indian policies, our Tribal Nations are still here.

Our languages are being revitalized. Our ceremonies continue. Our

governments remain. Our young people are reclaiming their identities, and

our elders continue to pass on the teachings that have sustained us. We

are not relics of the past. We are part of America’s present and

its future. As our nation marks these 250 years, I hope we

celebrate not by silencing difficult history but by embracing it.

The American story is stronger, and more honest when it

includes the voices of the first people.

The United States is 250 years old. Our nations have been here

since time immemorial. There is room in this country to honor

both histories. –End-

We must Protect the Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act has been changed, and the

consequences could affect our most vulnerable relatives: the

winged, the four legged, and the crawling beings, as well as

their ecosystems. The Trump administration has revised how the

Endangered Species Act defines “harm” to endangered species,

removing habitat destruction from that definition. Previously,

destroying a habitat a species depends on could have

been considered a violation because its survival depends on

more than keeping an animal alive today.

But this new change means a species could be protected from

direct injury or being killed, while the places it needs to feed,

reproduce, and survive may have little to no protections. This

issue is about whether we understand that life is connected to

the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain it. And in our

traditional ways as MHA people, it is up to us to protect it

Our original instruction is to protect the innocent, and the

relationships that allow it to continue. A river, a forest, a prairie,

and the creatures that depend on them are not separate from

one another. They are part of a balance that we are quickly

losing.

The question we must ask ourselves is what kind of legacy are

we leaving behind for future generations? Economic decisions

can be made again. Policies can change again. But when a

species disappears from this earth and a habitat is destroyed,

we cannot simply restore what was lost. We must work to

protect the Endangered Species Act to ensure we have a viable

planet for our grandchildren’s grandchildren. -End-

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

Some of my thoughts on Candidates for MHA nation Chairman

If you’re asking for votes to be the next Chairman of the MHA Nation, tell the people what you stand for. Campaign season always brings plenty

of statements about why someone is running for Chairman and how they believe they can lead our people in a good way. I believe our people

deserve something more than promises, we deserve answers.

Tell us how you will protect our water, because water is sacred and without it there is no future. What is your plan to ensure future generations

inherit clean rivers, lakes, and aquifers instead of pollution?

Tell us how you will empower our youth, so they have every opportunity to succeed while remaining proud of who they are. How will you invest

in them, so they don’t grow up without hope? What will you do to help them succeed while keeping them connected to who they are?

How will you protect our language, culture, and traditions so they remain living parts of our Nation instead of stories we only tell? Tell us how

you will preserve our language, culture, and traditions so our grandchildren never have to wonder where they come from.

Tell us how you will protect the places our ancestors entrusted to us. We have already seen culturally significant sites placed at risk in the name

of development. We need to protect the ecosystems, those that don’t have a voice so that our lands do not become barren. I stood up to protect

a historic trail that holds cultural meaning to our people. It is where the ancient Hidatsa people received our rights to the eagle feather and

received our bundles. Yet our leadership folded under pressure of the mashee. Many voices spoke for industry. Too few spoke for our ancestors.

Those are the moments that reveal the character of a leader.

Outside of that, there are many issues that affect our people every single day. Housing shortages, access to quality health care, education, fire

management/natural disasters, road infrastructure, mental health services, addiction counseling on Fort Berthold, protecting our landowners,

honoring our treaty rights, addressing the rising cost of energy, and fighting for the National Environmental Policy all deserve thoughtful

leadership and real solutions. The list goes on because the needs of our people are many, and every one of them matters.

I have written to our North Dakota congressional delegation and Governor to advocate for protecting essential federal programs like SNAP,

WIC, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These programs are a lifeline for many families, and our leaders must

be willing to defend every resource available to strengthen our Nation. Also, I addressed the significance of Voting Rights and the National

Environmental Policy Act that protects our endangered species, our water, and grave sites to name few. Many of these things we will also have

to work with the State to build and deliver to our people. Tell us how you’ll bring these issues to MHA nation for our people.

Our next Chairman must have the courage to defend what is sacred, even when it’s unpopular. Resource development should never be placed

ahead of our cultural responsibilities. We have already seen places of great significance threatened or lost. Our next Chairman must have the

courage to protect what cannot be replaced, the wisdom to plan for future generations, and the strength to put the Nation above everything

else. We are a sovereign nation where we can create laws to protect our land and our future generations.

Finally, to the MHA people I would like to suggest when you look at candidates’ look at their history of advocacy, helping our people, what

changes they have made. Look at the people that are behind candidates, they help create their platform.

Those are just a few issues our people face. Those are the conversations I hope we have this election.

-End-

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For Your Information

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For Your Information

United States Department of the

Interior

Grants and Donations

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Is now located at the Community

Health Resource Center on the

3rd Floor.

Fort Totten Agency

Post Office Box 270

1293 Elbowoods Loop

Fort Totten, North Dakota 58335

New Town, ND 58763

Public Notice

This notice is to inform the public that the

Bureau of Indian Affairs-Fort Berthold

Agency is upgrading the telephone system;

the new phone number is: (701)773-8170

in effect now. Therefore, the previous

Bureau Of Indian Affairs-Fort Berthold

Agency number (701) 627-4707 will be

discontinued.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday:

8:00am-4:30pm

Phone: (701) 627-4863

Fax: (701) 627-4868

Services Provided.

Greetings from the

Solid Waste Program

Mandaree, Twin Buttes

and

White

Shield

Transfer Stations will

now

begin

their

Summer hours April 27

through October 10, 2026.

New hours will be Monday through Friday:

7:00am to 6:00pm and 8:00am to 4:30pm

Hunter Education 2026 Summer Course

July 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026

Kanzas Johnson

Location: Emergency Response Center; Fire

Meeting Room:61st Ave. NE, Mandaree, ND

Solid Waste Director

Time: 5:00pm to 9pm. Sat & Sun: 9am to 3pm.

Cell: 421-7674

Office: 627-2034

Fax: 627-2035

Attendance is required for all days within each course. Minimum

age requirement: must turn 11 within the calendar year. MUST

REGISTER AT: gf.nd.gov/education/hunter. Registration for each

course opens 4 weeks before starting day.

If you have any questions feel free to contact TAT Fish & Wildlife at

627-4760. More information on page 31.

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For Your Information

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For Your Information

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For Your Information

2026 MHA Nation Celebration Schedule

•

Mandaree Celebration: July 17-19, 2026, in

Mandaree.

•Little Shell Celebration: August 7-9, 2026, in New

Town.

2026 Summer Rentals: Rentals Every Wednesday:

The Boys & Girls Club of the Three

Affiliated Tribes is HIRING!

Still Looking for Some Good Workers

for the following; Full & Part-Time

positions. Please see our updated open

positions below:

Mandaree Unit Branch Manager (fulltime)

Mandaree Unit Activity Coordinator (parttime)

For more information, or to request an

application, please call Kirsten Morsette

@ 701-421-9239 or 701-627-4415.

Bikes: May 13-August 26th

Kayaks/paddle boards: June 18-August 26th

Free Week-long Rentals: Must be 18 yrs or older

Must provide valid state ID/Tribal ID $20 Cash deposit

Deposit refund upon return of all equipment. Late

return or lost, damaged or excessively muddy items

will result in loss.

Return: Wednesday Morning 8am-12pm Check out

12pm-4pm

Rentals must provide own transportation and straps

for rented items. Call (701)627-7931

Healing Horse Rance Team roping

Dates

Save the Dates:

Team roping at the

Healing

Horse

Ranch:

On

the

following dates:

July 28, 2026

August 11th, 2026

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For Your Information

2026 Diabetes Program Pow

wow Screenings:

2026 Mandaree Celebration:

Saturday, July 17, 2026 at

9:00am to 12:00pm

Blood Sugar Screening & Walk/Run

For questions/concerns please call

(701)627-7931

Veggie trays and Incentives will be

provided.

Mandaree Post Office:

Post Office is Open Monday-Friday:

12pm to 4:00pm

Saturday Hours: 11:45am-1:15pm

Main Phone Line: (701) 353-8540

* PLEASE NOTE: These hours do fluctuate so we ask

you for your patience until we can fill this position

full time. We need time to do this.

Mandaree Field Clinic Hours &

Direct Phone Line

Mandaree Water Plant Station:

Mandaree Field Clinic Direct Line is

(701) 759-3422. Clinic Hours are Monday

Mandaree Water Plant Station phone number: (701)759-3160

-Friday

Employee’s are Clayton Danks and Skylar DeVoe.

For after hours or weekends please call (701) 627-8185 and

leave a message and the on-call worker will be dispatched

out.

8:00am to 4:30pm. Keep in mind there is

No Provider and no Nurse on

Wednesdays.

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For Your Information

Hello

from

Mandaree

EMS!

We

would

like

to

congratulate Janine PerkinsTwo Bears on completing

her National Child Safety

Passenger Certification! Her

dedication to safety and health education is appreciated

greatly! Janine can now provide answers for any child

seat installation questions or safety concerns. Thank you

Janine

for

your

hard

work!

With July comes great increases in temperatures!

Ensure to take breaks from direct sun exposure. Drink

lots of fluids and replace your electrolytes. These small

things ensure you do not have a heat related

emergency. Children should be encouraged to drink

fluids

even

if

they

aren’t

thirsty.

We would like to thank everyone who stopped by during

our fundraiser! We are grateful for your continued

support!

Katarina Luger AEMT

Janine

Perkins-Two

Bears

EMS if Offering Training

with her certification. Her

continued hard work and

education

in

health

and

safety is greatly appreciated

by all. Car Seat Safety is

important for our future

generations. Anyone may get

a hold of Janine at EMS for a

child safety check.

EMS offers CPR and First Aid.

For More Information feel

free to contact: Katarina @

(701) 426-4732

or

Josie

@

(701) 421-1732

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For Your Information

Hay Draw Café:

Mini Menu Lunch specials

will be different daily.

Appetizers & Sandwiches

Soups & Salads

Customers can call in and

place an order and the food

will be made for you. You can

call 759-3140.

If you have any questions,

you can call the Manager

Lindsey Fox at 421-6347

Native Printing LLC is Open

For All Your Printing Needs

Native Enrolled Member in the Mandaree Area:

We offer the following:

Embroidery

Sublimation

Vinyl Heat Press

DTF (Direct to Fill)

Silk Screen Services

Phone: (701) 421-1027

Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

Hay Draw Café Hours:

Open Monday through Friday

Mandaree Field Clinic

8:00am to 4:00pm

The Mandaree Clinic will be open Monday

through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm with a

break from noon to 12:30pm.

Closed on Weekends

Café Manager: Lindsey Fox 421-6347

Wolf Chief Store

Monday –Friday 7am– 7pm

Saturday: from 10am-6pm

Store: (701) 759-3609

Jachelle: Shift Mgt.

Burdick: Shift Mgt.

Tiffany: Shift Mgt.

Jocelyn Grady: Cashier

Sidney Hunts Along: Cashier

Fawn Weasel Bear: Cashier

Stephanie Ignacio: Deli

Rayla Eagle: Deli

For Hot Stuff & pizza orders call the store and

they will prepare you pizza.

Family Nurse Practitioner, David Emmons, will

be the Primary Provider and he will be

available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

and Fridays.

Please Note: The Family Nurse PractitionerDavid Emmons will not be at the clinic on

Wednesdays.

The clinic will remain open on Wednesday for

appointment set up.

St. Anthony’s Catholic

Church Schedule:

Saturday: 7:30 pm New Town

Sunday: 8:30am New Town

Sunday: 11:00am Mandaree

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For Your Information

West Segment Support Groups Schedule

Monday: Drop in and visit we are open all day.

Tuesday: Resilience Videos with Verdell Thunderhorse.

Men’s support Zoom meetings on Sunday at 2:00pm.

Wednesday: Women’s Meeting with Ursula Stiffarm.

Thursday: Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 7:00pm

Todd McKenzie.

Friday: Alcoholic Anonymous meeting at 7:00pm Todd

McKenzie.

Saturdays: at 7:00pm Bible study with Pastor Don

McKenzie.

Sundays: Men’s Support Zoom meetings at 2:00pm

with Verdell Thunderhorse.

Pathways to Health and Wellness Recovery with

families point of contacts:

Todd McKenzie: (701)502-9158

Don McKenzie: (701)690-0308

Avis Finley: (701)759-3089

Zehuman Chazierman:(701)421-5343

Ursula Stiffarm: (701)421-9430

Verdell Thunderhorse: (715)501-8491

Construction

LLC.

Company

Excavation, foundations,

Concrete, Buildings,

framing, siding, basement,

driveways, and sidewalks.

Free Estimates.

Pathway’s To Recovery Schedule

Wednesdays: Women’s Meeting 6:00pm at Care

Center

Fridays: AA Meetings 7:00pm at Care Center

Sundays: AA/NA Men’s Zoom Meeting with Verdell

Thunderhorse at 7:00pm.

Contact Information:

Todd McKenzie: (701)502-9158

Verdell Thunderhorse: (715)501-8491

Aris Reimer Finley: (701) 421-0610

Donald McKenzie: (701)690-0308

Ursula Stiffarm: 701-421-9430

Ze human Chazierman: (701)421-5343

CARE BUILDING

Numbers for Your Convenience

Water Chief Hall : (701) 759-3377

Mandaree One Stop: (701) 759-3609

Wolf Chief Store & More: (701) 759-3140

West Segment Elders Advocate Rosie Johnson: at

(701) 759-3377 ext.227 Her cell (701) 421-8519.

Mandaree Clinic: Monday-Friday from 8:00am to

4:30pm phone 759-3422

Mandaree School: 759-3311

Mandaree Elders Program: 759-3092

Mandaree Emergency Services: 759-3492 & Fax:

759-3497

Mandaree Transfer Station: 759-3641

LIHEAP Fuel Assistance: 627-2364 & Fax: 627-2664

Tribal Police: 627-3617

MHA Drug Enforcement: (701) 862-4280

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Obituary

Remembering the Life Of

Chris Ann Elizabeth Demaray Ptjj Iksah Xopini (Holy Buffalo Ways)

December 10, 1956~June 26, 2026

Chris Ann Elizabeth Demaray “Ptjj Iksah Xopini (Holy Buffalo Ways), Maxoxati Clan, was born on December 10, 1956 to Maynard and Luella

(Lindgren) Haddeland in New Town, ND and was one of the last babies delivered by the famous Dr. Wilson. Chris Ann was a mother, sister,

grandmother, a tuff chick and a Shell Creek Cowgirl. She was 9 years old when she trained her favorite horse, Cimmeron. Chris Ann and

Cimmeron had a special connection, loving him dearly. They even went swimming in the bay in the summers and would go get ice cream in

town!

To Chris Ann, her family came first, including her fur babies.

Chris Ann loved her grandchildren with every bit of her heart and soul, and she spent as much time as she could with them. They were her

happiness in life. Being called “Gramma” and “Gramma Chris Ann” are her most treasured titles.

Besides being “Momma”, grandma Chris Ann”, and a Shell Creek Cowgirl, Chris Ann held a passion for helping the community, especially the

children in her community. She worked with communities from Williston, Mandaree, New Town, and all places in between, all the way to Sapello,

New Mexico to Pecos, New Mexico, providing many children, young adults and elders with her expertise in occupational therapy.

She also provided therapeutic support for horses, earning a degree in Equine Craniosacral Bodywork as well as being a Parelli Natural

Horseman. Her horse therapy was named “Dakota Equibalance Bodywork”. Chris Ann was a shaker and a mover, she was not afraid to speak

her mind and she was not afraid to take chances. She was very brave, and taught her boys to do the same.

In 2007, Chris Ann along with her boys Sam & Zeb, loaded up the horses, dogs, cats and made a move to Las Vegas, New Mexico. She loved

New Mexico, the landscape and the “High Desert” atmosphere.

She always wanted to go back, but she eventually made her home at the Half a Day Ranch in Mandaree with Kenny Stevenson. Kenny was her

“ol Man” and they loved each other dearly. Kenny was her sweetheart since she was a teenager. They spent countless hours tending to the

horses, dogs, cats, flowers, and all the grandkids. Kenny stuck by her side and cared for her til the very end, and their love was unconditional.

Chris Ann was a woman of prayer & faith and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She made special connections with the Gospel

Tabernacle Church in New Town.

Chris Ann is survived by her companion; Ken Stevenson and his daughter Gloria Stevenson. Children; Daniel (Sara), Heather, Maynard,

Samuael (Ann) and Zeb. Grandchildren; Kole (Amanda), Mia, Wyatt, Alayna, Brody, Serenity, Avarri, Daniel, Kshikshe Xopini, Emory, Siire,and

Miih Maxana. Great granddaughter; Miss Wrenley Jo. Her Siblings; Tanya, Brian (Darlene), Rory, Colin (Christy) Jodie (Kelly) Samantha.

Cherished “Sister” Girls; Georgia Fox, Shavonne Wilkie, Audrey Johnson, Tammy Hall, Kaycee Williams, Nancy Johnson, Lois Standish, Cheryl

Clark, Jennifer Yeahquo, Carol Enno, Joy Chapin, Marva Pretends Eagle, and many many more that she took as her sister.

Her animals; Cimmeron, Poncho, Chino, Jax, Elsa, Spike, Jane, Grizz, Freida, Ella, Mo, Steve, and Mama. She fought a courageous battle with

cancer, and went to be with her Lord and family on June 26, 2026. She is preceded in death by; Parents Maynard Haddeland and Luella

Lindgren, brothers; Gale and Darren Jay Haddeland, grandparents; Helmer and Lizzie Trulson.

Chris Ann’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Half a Day Ranch, Mandaree, ND July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm

2153 Hwy 22 N. Mandaree, ND 58757. Signs will be up.

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Obituary

Remembering Dominick’s Life

Dominick Michael Sillitti Jr., was born March 7, 1945, in Sanish, ND, to Dominick Sr., and Gertrude (Young Bear) Sillitti.

He was a member of the Prairie Chicken and Waterbuster Clans. He was raised in Elbowoods and traveled around the country with his family.

He graduated from Billings High School in Billings, Montana.

During the Vietnam Era, Dominick enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Dix in New Jersey. He was later stationed in

Germany and worked in military finance.

Dominick was intelligent and highly educated. He earned a master in education and was ready to complete his doctorate before switching

careers. He worked as a guidance counselor at many schools across North and South Dakota, including the Mandaree School.

Hardworking and industrious, Dominick owned and operated several businesses and martial arts schools over his life before opening Whirlwind

Gift and Smoke Shop in New Town.

He was a traditional man who practiced his Native ways. As part of that, he traveled to many ceremonial events and was a constant presence

At pow wows across the northern plains.

He sang and was always around the drum. He was a martial artist who achieved an 8th degree black belt in Karate; martial arts were about

respect, perseverance, and self-improvement. Dominick was also an amazing artist, especially in drawing.

Dominick was humble and lived life quietly. He didn’t need public accolades. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Dominick Sillitti was 81 years old when he passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at a hospital in Minot.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominick Sr., and Gertrude Sillitti and his sisters, Rose Bearchum and Frances Johnson.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory of

Dominick Michael Sillitti Jr. “Whirlwind”

March 7, 1945~July 2, 2026

Wake Services:

Funeral Services:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Northern Lights Wellness Center in New Town, ND

Northern Lights Wellness Center in New Town,ND

Officiant:

Senior Pallbearer:

Pastor Phillip Fox

Arthur Mandan

Joren Chase

Active Pallbearers:

Kyle Craig

Chris Beaks

Shad Armajo

Calvin Craig

Steward McNutt

Lenny Chase

Patrick “Woody” Dubois II

Michael Weaselbear

Honorary Pallbearers:

All the Singers and Drummers across the Nation

Who keep the Heartbeat of the People going

Final Resting Place:

St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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Obituary

Delma Jean Howling Wolf Lincoln “Walks Her Home” was born on September 11, 1963, to Clarinda Faye Baker and Silas Howling Wolf Sr. She

was the oldest of her three brothers and one sister. Delma was a member of the Flint Knife Clan and received her Indian name from her brother,

Delmer Crows Breast, a name she was immensely proud of. Delma grew up in Mandaree and graduated with the Mandaree class of 1981. Out

of her graduating class of seven, Delma was the only girl. After graduation, Delma moved around and lived in various places. She welcomed

her first child and her only son, Tyler. She then had three girls, Rianna, Jasmine and Melissa.

Delma loved to travel and was always on the go. She even took her girls and sister Deanne to Hawaii; the stories about that trip and many

others she took with them are still being told. She worked various jobs throughout her life, but she especially enjoyed working at Edwin Loe

Elementary School in New Town, where she met and maintained many friendships. Her sister Leah would tease and call her the “Principal”.

Delma met her companion, Tony McKenzie in 2012. Together, they enjoyed traveling the country and made many trips to Denver, always

stopping in Deadwood, of course. They were huge sports fans. She would put on her Broncos or Vikings jersey and cheer at the TV. They

enjoyed cheering on the Denver Nuggets as well.

Delma became a grandma for the first time in 2004 when her dearest SkyRose Kiara came into the world. Braylin Kaade was next in 2011.

Braylin had a strong bond with his grandma Delma and papa Tony, as they helped raise him. Her energetic, loving grandsons Dyami, Jasten,

and Mateo kept her on her toes, and she held them so close to her heart. Iyla Ada Jean came, and she was honored to know she was named

after her; when Neriah Faye Lynn arrived, she fell in love all over again. When her Tayanna Rose came along, she told everyone she knew the

good news that she had been promoted to Great grandma. Delma was so proud to be a grandma and loved all of her grandchildren very much.

Delma will be remembered as the fun, free-spirited, loving and giving person she was. She loved her family with all her heart. We will miss her

adventurous trips, long phone calls, visits, and just the love she gave us all.

On June 30, 2026, Delma Jean Howling Wolf Lincoln made her journey home with her family by her side at a hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She

will be missed by all who knew her.

Delma’s Treasured Family. Companion; Tony McKenzie, Son; Tyler Charging (Amber). Daughters; Riannon Smith (Christian), Jasmine Charging

(Jordan). Sisters; Leah Young Bird (Moon), Deanne Azure, Shari Wolf. Brothers; Silas Howling Wolf Jr., Edmond Baker (Chalayne), Delmer

Crows Breast (Rikki), Dwight Bruce Sr., John Bruce. Aunt; Darlene Perkins. Grandchildren; SkyRose Charging, Braylin Charging, Dyami Many

Ribs, Mateo Many Ribs, Iyla Ada Jean Smith, Neriah Faye Lynn Charging. Great-granddaughter; Tayanna Rose Charging.

Delma was preceded in death by her parents; Clarinda Faye Baker and Silas Howling Wolf Sr., Brother; Todd Howling Wolf; Daughter; Melissa

Faye White Bear; Niece; Brandis Young Bird; Nephew; Rudy Young Bird, Special aunts; Ada White Lightening and Lavonne Bruce;

Granddaughter; Aerianna Reddogg and grandson; Jasten Many Ribs.

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Obituary

Remembered with Love

Delma Jean Howling Wolf Lincoln

“Walks Her Home”

September 11, 1963~June 30, 2026

Funeral Services:

Wake Services:

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00pm

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am

Northern Lights Wellness Center, New Town,ND

Northern Lights Wellness Center, New Town, ND

Officiant:

Pastor Don McKenzie of New Horizon Ministries

Senior Pallbearer:

Coby Rabbithead

Active Pallbearers:

Enos Baker, Blair Baker, Coulee Luger, Alejandro Salinas

Weston Smith, Eric Smith Jr., Christian Smith

Darcy Fredericks Jr. Dwight Bruce Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers:

Bonnie Good Bird, Hunter Lincoln, Whitney Hale,

Carmen Bruce, Camille Driver, Abby Lindley

Nathaniel Mayer, Cheryl Fox, Gina Magnan

And all of Delma’s many friends

Sincere apologies if we missed some; it was not our intention.

Burial:

St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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On behalf of West

Segment we would

like to offer our

s i n c e r e

condolescenses to the

family and relatives of

Chris Ann Elizabeth

Demaray, Dominick

Sillitti and Delma Jean

Howling Wolf-Lincoln. Prayers of comfort for

these families during their sorrowful time.

From Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone

Fight and Personal.

Happy Birthday Wishes To Our Elders

Paige Baker Jr.

Ted Danks

Jody Brieck

Manual Chase

Milissa Good Bird

Dennis Two Crow

Randy Phelan

Please forgive us if we forgot to mention your name,

it was not done intentionally