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Editor: Lovina Fox

PERMIT NO. 3

Volume 4 Issue 1

58757

February 2024

New Sober Living Lodge is Located In West Segment Area

Inside This Issue:

Page 2: Councilwoman’s update

Page 3: Mandaree Elders News

Pages: 4 & 5: Mandaree School MHASL ( Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Sober Living) is excited to announce the opening of

the next sober living lodge on Fort Berthold. This new lodge is located in our West

News

Segment community in Mandaree. A tentative grand opening date is being scheduled for

Pages: 6 & 7: Mandaree School

the summer of 2024.

Parents Night pictures

MHASL is extremely grateful for the generosity of the West Segment Representative,

Pages: 8 & 9: Representative Lisa

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight, for gifting us with this beautiful home

DeVille’s Update

that will serve as a safe, drug and alcohol-free transitional environment for MHA

Pages 12 & 13: Lady Warriors

members that want to recover from substance abuse.

Page 16: MHA/Mandaree Jobs

Pages: 22-23: Obituary

This is another new step for our West Segment community in the fight against drugs and

addiction. Watch for the grand opening coming this summer in 2024.

West S egment New s F ebru ary 2024

Page 2.

Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Greetings to all our readers far and near.

Before I begin this update, I would like to

extend my sincere condolences to the family

and relatives of Clay Brooke Left Hand on the

loss of your loved one. Our prayers go out to

you all.

January was a tough month for all of us! The

cold dangerous wind chill temperatures made

it hard on our community members. Many had

frozen water lines, frozen sewer lines, ice covered vents, and some

had their furnaces go out. I had our working crews outside during these

dangerous wind chills helping our people here in our community. So

with that in mind, I would like to express my gratitude to all of my

maintenance, roads, and transportation staff who stepped up this They will leave for Bottineau Winter Park at 8:00am and return by

winter. This all happened under the direction of Curtis Hall, you have 7pm. If you have any questions, you can call LeeAnna Nation at 4211868 or Roni Stiffarm at 421-2255 to get signed up before February

gone above and beyond your duties. Thank you.

16th. (see poster on page 24.)

Just a reminder, that all these projects take time and commitment, so

please don’t give up on the process! It has taken a lot of time in Our students did an excellent job in the spelling bee, so I want to

planning and negotiating, with my vision and our dedication, we will acknowledge them and say congratulations to all the winners and to

make it happen.

the alternates as well. Everyone of the students did great and I am

Every day brings new challenges, and every day brings new solutions very proud of them. You can see the names of the winners on pages

on how you take the information provided.

4 and 5 of the West Segment News.

On another note, we do have some developments to look forward to.

We will have the veteran’s wall up before August 2024. We can look

forward to having ten to twenty new homes up before 2024 is over. We

all have to remember it takes time and planning to make a

comprehensible plan a reality.

I would also like to congratulate Aiyonne Johnson and Cora Mann

who were both selected to the 2023-2024 All District Team. Also

Aiyonna Johnson was selected to the District 6 All-Tournament Team.

All your hard work and dedication paid off. (their pictures on page 12.)

In other happenings in our community its the 10 year anniversary for Before I close, I would like to encourage all community members to

the fire hall. The anniversary will be celebrated on March 10, 2024 at

come up with ideas for names for the assisted living and the new

6:00pm please do come and help us show our appreciation.

housing development. We would like your input and ideas on what

Also the West Segment events planned a Valentine’s Day bingo which

you would like these two buildings to be called. Ideas and names will

was held at the Water chief hall. They gave out valentines to those who

attended the bingo. Those who came enjoyed free prizes and money be reviewed at our next update meeting posters will be posted so you

will know when our meeting will be held.

payouts. It was a great turn out!

On the next column, I proudly stood with our Mandaree Lady Warriors This is all I have for now, until next time, take care and be safe.

and Coach Abbey in this photo, before they left for the District games in

Garrison. I wished them good luck and let them know our community Thank you for being a good reader

was cheering them on.

Go wits

West Segment Recreations department will be taking kids and students West Segment Representative Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight

to the go skiing, snowboarding and tubing this Sunday, February 18th.

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West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

Mandaree Elders

I greet each of you with

the best in this new year.

I would like to remind all

of our elders need to get

their

vaccinations

updated.

Right

now

North Dakota is at high

risk for the RSP influenza

so I want our elders to

keep themselves safe and

your

vaccinations

updated. We have had

some very cold and

dangerous wind chill temperatures during the month of

January and February’s been good so far we don’t have

much snow like we normally do. So thankful the wind

chill temperatures aren’t so dangerous. In any case, I

would like to remind our elders if you are venturing

outdoors or going to town please be careful and watch

your step. The snow usually has ice under it so we don’t

want our elders falling down.

A reminder to all elders, please get your medical

request in early, it will take a few days to process the

paperwork.

February is Heart Month so I have some educating

information on heart and stroke and cardiac arrest

symptoms for you to read and help you be aware.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to

call me at my office at the Water Chief Hall my number

is 759-3377 Ext. 227

Heart Attack, Stroke & Cardiac Arrest

Symptoms:

If these warning signs are present call

911.

Heart Attack Symptoms:

Chest Discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of

the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes

back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Discomfort in other Areas of the Upper Body: symptoms can include

pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

Shortness of Breath: with or without chest discomfort.

Other Signs: may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or

lightheadedness. Catch the signs early don’t wait to get help if you

experience any heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden

and intense, but others start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay

attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:

Stroke Symptoms: Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.

Face Drooping: does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the

person to smile.

Arm Weakness: is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both

arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech difficulty: if speech is slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they

hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “the

sky is blue”. Is the sentence repeated correctly?

Time to call 911: if the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the

symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately,

F.A.S.T. Warning Signs: (Use the letter in FAST to spot a Stroke)

F= face drooping

A=Arm Weakness

Thank you

Rosie Johnson,

Advocate

S=Speech difficulty

Mandaree West Segment Elders

Office: 701-759-3377 Ext. 227

Cell: 701-421-8519

Fax: 701-759-3444

T=Time to call 911

Other stroke symptoms:

watch for sudden: Numbness-or weakness in face, arm or leg, especially

on one side of the body, confusion-trouble speaking, trouble seeing-in one

or both eyes, trouble walking-dizziness, loss of balance, severe headachewith no know cause.

Call 911 or get them to the hospital as soon as possible.

americanheartassociation.com

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West S egment New s F ebruary 2024

Mandaree School News

From the Desk Of Mr. Serna Superintendent/

HS Principal

Results of School-Wide Spelling Bee 2024 At

Mandaree School

The school is proud of our 1st Grade:

students who participated in

1st– Emma Sam

the Spelling Bee. I want to

2nd-Gladys Hall

thank all the students who

participated, received top 3rd-Jurnee Robertson

earnings, and moved from the Alternate: Ashtyn Gwin

local level to the McKenzie

County Spelling Bee.

The 2nd Grade:

county-level spelling will be on 1st-Kaylee Standish

February 21, 2024.

In 2nd-Keilah Standish

addition, we have our Science 3rd-Alyx Starr

Fair on February 8, and the event winners will be at Minot Alternate-Kayden Marshall

State University on February 21, 2024.

This semester, the school will offer students attendance

recovery on Saturdays from 8AM to 4PM. The dates 3rd Grade:

are as follows: February 17, March 2, 16, 23, April 6, 13, 1st-Connor Fox

20, 27 and May 4, 2024. It is crucial for students to attend 2nd-Aziel Thomas

school regularly on a day-to-day basis. When a student 3rd-Britt Lachney

misses more than 20 days of school in a year, it is known Alternate-Charles Hale

as chronic absenteeism and high rates of absenteeism

negatively impact not only individual students but also

4th Grade:

classroom instruction and overall school climate. can be

1st-Ezla Baker

an early warning sign of disengagement.

2nd-Layla Wounded Face

A reminder that the Girls BB Districts are this Friday at

3rd-Mindy Bad Warrior

Garrison at 430PM. Boys’ basketball has two final games

for their regular season on February 12 against Alternate– Winter Sam

Alexander and 15th against Williston Trinity before the

start of the district. Please help support our student 5th Grade:

1st-Dezmond Howling Wolf

athletes with their hard work throughout the season.

Respectfully,

Hector Salvador Serna, Ed.D (c), CMAA

Superintendent/HS Principal

Mandaree School

117 Warrior Way, #488

Mandaree, ND 58757

Office: 701.759.3311

Mobile: 701.495.4426

Fax: 701.759.3112

Email HectorSerna@MandareeSchool.org

2nd– Sparrow Poitra

Mr. Sherwood and Mrs. Stroh

announcing the winners of the

spelling bee and handing out their

trophies and other awards.

Photo by Shanna Fox

Photo by Mrs. Love

3rd– Nayaelli Bullhead

Alternate-David Cox

6th Grade:

1st– Asa Bacon

2nd– Jordan Hall

3rd-Jesu Young Bird

Alternate-Dennis Meanus

Continue on next page.

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Mandaree School News

Results of School-Wide Spelling Bee 2024

Continue

7th Grade:

1st-Nevaeh Cadotte

2nd-Timber Johnson

Winners of School-Wide Science Fair 2024 At

Mandaree School Continue

2nd– Alliaz White Owl, Logan Sage, Lakur Serdahl

3rd– Tommy Bear Claw, Rajnel Perry, Kyler Robertson, Timber

Johnson.

3rd-Emberly Young Bear

Alternate– Isabelle Yellow Wolf

8th Grade:

8th Grade:

1st-Cashdyn Phelan, Colte Phelan, Curtis Young Bear

1st– Charleigh Driver

2nd-Kricket McKenzie

3rd-Colte Phelan

Alternate-Cora Mann

The Alternate will be in place of someone who is unavailable to attend

the Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The McKenzie

County Spelling Bee will take place at the Rough Rider Center in

Watford City.

Winners of School-Wide Science Fair 2024 At

Mandaree School

High School:

1st– Jaylse Borja and Anabel Mendez

2nd-Azrael Young Bear

3rd-Alexus Black Hawk

Photo by Raeanna Yellow Wolf

3rd and 4th Grade:

1st-Winona Lincoln

2nd-Melinda Bad Warrior, Layla Wounded Face, Katia Smith, Winter

Sam, Ezla Baker and Wyatt Fox.

3rd-Linda Lincoln, Noel Lachney, Kadence Ranger, Cheyenne Mendez

5th Grade:

1st– Aaliyah Fox-Deane, Stan McCormick, Breyliegh Hunts Along

2nd-Amiah DeVille, Dobelyn Hunts Along, Dezmond Howiling Wolf

3rd-James White Owl, Natalie Finley

6th Grade:

1st-Jordan Hall

2nd– Princess Lincoln, Asa Bacon

3rd-Robin Fox, Brighton Johnson

7th Grade:

1st– Telesia IU, Emberly Young Bear, Isabella Yellow Wolf

Winona Lincoln who placed

1st in her grade at the

Science Fair at the Mandaree

School.

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West S egment New s F ebru ary 2024

Mandaree Lady Warriors Parents Night

Photos by Suzanne Hall

Senior Christine Driver & younger sister Charlee with their family.

Daughters of Marie Baker & Russell Driver.

Natie Mann stands between

her auntie mom Echo

Claymore & grandmother Vida

Bearstail.

Ryleigh Fox’Deane with her parents

Destiny & Pierce Fox’Deane

Jocy Grady stands between her

grandmother Eldora Poitra and her

dad Robert Grady.

Senior Aiyonne Johnson with her

parents Tony & Miranda Johnson &

family.

Cora Mann stands between her

parents Francis Bear Claw & LeeAnna

& family.

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Mandaree Lady Warriors Parents Night

Airees Draper stands with her

parents April & Dillon Fox.

Parents James & Tasha Phelan

with daughter Kaireace Bird In

Ground.

Passion Lincoln stands between her

parents Denise & Monte Lincoln.

Jacee & Taeleigh Martinelli with

their uncle & aunt Dane &

Brandee Fox.

Team Manager Nancy

Montclair with her sister

Dariann Flying Horse

Kota White Lightening with

her parents Kenneth &

Ursula White Lighting.

Pictured to your left is Senior

Aiyonne Johnson who honors her

Coach Donovan Abbey with a

Pendleton Blanket during Parents

Night at the Mandaree School.

Assistant Coach Hailey Vigen

stands with her mom Danielle &

sister Jesse Vigen.

West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

I discussed my support for US Vehicle Emissions law to

limit the creation of smog due to our proximity to the

Bakken. I shared how we have many diesel fueled

On January 9, 2024, at 11:00 am the vehicles and that I oppose that the State of ND filed

North Dakota Tribal and State Relation lawsuit opposing the emissions law.

Committee met at the new MHA Nation

Kidney Dialysis building located in We also discussed polling locations that need to be

New Town, ND. The Committee was reopened prior to the 2024 Election. We are working

given a tour before the grand opening with Dunn County auditor on the east Mandaree

location and find workers with our segment

to show the new facility.

representatives’ assistance. We are also working on

At 1:00 pm the North Dakota State McKenzie County Four Bears location and guaranteed

Tribal and State Relations Committee workers with Robert White. I was going to do a bill on

met with MHA nation Chairman Fox, this guaranteeing that the voting machines will be

Mandaree Representative Sherry Turner-Lone Fight, New provided, and locations funded but it was suggested

town Representative Monica Mayer, and Four Bears that I hold a meeting with Michael Howe ND Secretary

Representative Robert White at the MHA Nation Tribal of State to discuss my concerns.

Headquarters building. We discussed tribal- state issues

including government to government relations, human Public Comment was also taken by those in

services, community safety, natural resources, agriculture, attendance:

irrigation, and issues related to the promotion of economic I introduced Michael DeVille and mentioned how North

Dakota touts the relationship they have with the North

development.

Chairman Fox spoke about economic development, oil and Dakota tribes and stated how we need to act on the

gas, and the Good Road treatment center in Bismarck. wishes of the tribes. Michael DeVille gave comments

Representative Sherry Turner-Lone Fight mentioned that on the importance of the MHA Nation Flag Song to be

Mandaree needs help with electricity, water and sewer sung at the sporting events where MHA nation teams

I did invite other MHA nation

connections to complete projects and the continuous are participating.

pollution of frack sand along state highways. Representative basketball teams coaches to speak on the importance,

Monica Mayer spoke about the depletion of Fox Aquifer. The but they could not make it due to games and practice. I

aquifer that produces water for MHA Nation. She also spoke also invited Charlie Moran to explain the creation and

the importance of MHA Nation Flag Song.

of student population at New Town School.

Representative Robert White spoke about the State

After the meeting adjourned, I asked Chairman Fox if

Highways acknowledging the ND DOT.

the sign “Fort Berthold Indian Reservation” at the

There were several presentations given by different entries of the reservation could be changed. He stated

agencies. The Department of Water Resources presented that he didn’t think so due to federal recognition and

policy changes to the State Water Commission cost share- treaties. I requested that the name be changed to the

program. North Dakota Irrigation Association presented on Three Affiliated Tribes or Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara

irrigation development in ND. And the North Dakota Game Nation. I feel that Fort Berthold Indian Reservation is

and Fish Department presented the reintroduction of bighorn not a traditional name, Berthold is named after white

guy and the misnomer of Indian is because Columbus

sheep to the Fort Berthold Reservation.

The Committee held a group discussion and created thought he landed in India. Chairman Fox said, we will

multiple directives. I discussed Native American Referees at look into it. I reminded him Spirit Lake Nation changed

Native American teams participating against non-native their name from Fort Totten to be more culturally

teams and the issues that our tribal school teams face. appropriate.

Robert White suggested the creation of a Native American

Thank you to the Tribal representatives who attended

referee association.

giving their concerns for their community and Fort

I spoke about the garbage/trash that’s scattered along state Berthold reservation. Thank you to Chairman Fox and

highways 22, 23, and 73 on Ft. Berthold Reservation, most his staff. Thank you to the all who made the kidney

of which is produced by oil field traffic. I shared that my dialysis building a success. Thank you to Michael

family adopted 3 miles along highway 22, in which we DeVille and Charlie Moran for commenting on the MHA

picked up 163 bags of trash of filter socks, and work gloves Nation Flag Song. I am proud to have discussed

(that does not include the large items) the first time in spring. important issues.

Second time in fall, same year we picked 80 more bags of

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

trash.

Tribal and State Relations

Committee

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West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

I am honored to be featured on as the spotlight on the

United States Environmental Protection Agency,

American Indian Environmental Office for Native

American month social medias; EPA All Nations

Twitter site and AIEO Facebook site.

#NAHM2023 AIEO is spotlighting Lisa DeVille,

member of the Three Affiliated Tribes on the Fort

Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. Lisa is the cocreator and Vice President of Fort Berthold

Protectors of Water Earth Rights, a grassroots

organization fighting pollution.

Lisa DeVille was honored at the NAHAM 49 Annual

Conference held in Orlando, Florida from May 2 to

May 5, 2023. The conference focused on Patient

Access: Imagine. Influence. Impact. Attendees had the

opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and

participate in educational sessions. Learning Lab On

Demand Packages. Lisa DeVille’s contributions were

recognized during this significant healthcare

management gathering.

venting, and leaks along with many other

environmental impacts.

I am here today to urge for a strong rule that

works to control the waste of methane in

communities like mine.

Methane waste for communities like mine means

lost revenue (such as taxes and royalties), as well

as health impacts from the impaired air quality

that occurs when methane is vented or flared.

It is imperative that the federal government act

swiftly to finalize a strong rule. Because people in

my community have to rely on federal rules and

regulations to control the oil and gas industry,

because we lack local and state laws that

effectively address the issue of methane flaring,

venting, and leaks.

In fact, I would argue that finalizing a strong rule is

a part of your trust responsibility to my tribe as

the federal government.

Thank you

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

OMB, BLM Methane Rule

I gave a public verbal comment on the OMB, BLM

Methane Rule. Here it is for review;

Hi my name is Lisa Finley-DeVille. I am an enrolled

member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation. I

and my family live in the heart of the North Dakota oil

and gas fields on Fort Berthold Reservation.

I am currently serving as the State Representative for

District 4a, which encompasses my entire

reservation.

My reservation is highly impacted by oil and gas

development and as a result has significant methane

waste from flaring

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West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

For Your Information

Calling All Bingo Players

Mandaree School Building Security Policy

The 2024 Mandaree

Celebration

Committee will have

bingos every Sunday!

The Building Security Policy:

Join us at the Water

Chief Hall with the

early birds at 2:00pm

and

the

regular

session at 2:30pm.

If you have business or an appointment you

must sign in at the front office and we will

contact the staff member to meet you at the

front office.

Just a reminder; wakes or any emergency event

or bad weather will take precedence over our

bingo day.

All Visitors/Parents/Vendors will no longer be

permitted unaccompanied access into the

school during the school day.

Vendors must wear a VISITOR badge and be

accompanied by a member of the staff while

working in the building.

West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

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For Your Information

Numbers for Your Convenience

Wolf Chief Store & More

Water Chief Hall : (701) 759-3377

Wolf Chief Store Hours: Mandaree One Stop: (701) 759-3609

7am-8pm

Monday

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

Friday.

West Segment Elders Advocate Rosie Johnson:

On Saturday and Sunday at (701) 759-3377 ext.227 Her cell (701) 4218519.

the Wolf Chief Store opens

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

at 10am to 6pm

4:30pm phone 759-3422 (Pharmacy is open

daily)

Hay Draw Café opens 8am to Mandaree School: 759-3311

2pm Monday to Friday.

Native Printing LLC IN Mandaree Is Open For All

Hay Draw Café is closed on

Saturday and Sundays.

Your Printing Needs

Native Enrolled Member in the Mandaree Area:

Lindsey Fox Sepeta will be We offer the following:

there if you have any Embroidery

questions you can call her 421-6347.

Sublimation

Vinyl Heat Press

Mandaree One Stop

DTG

Silk Screen Services

Monday –Friday: 6am to 8pm

Mandaree One Stop is closed on Weekends.

For information you can call 759-3609

Phone: (701) 421-1027

Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

Mandaree Field Clinic Hours

Clinic is open Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm:

Closed for Lunch 12pm-1pm

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Schedule:

Saturday: 7:30 pm New Town

Sunday: 8:30am New Town

Sunday: 11:00am Mandaree

Mandaree Post Office Hours:

Monday-Friday: 12:00-4:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am– 1:00pm

FNP Lori Jepson: is in the Mandaree Clinic on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays

Every Wednesday: a Nurse will be at the Clinic

for immunizations only by appointment.

Mandaree Clinic Pharmacy: is open everyday

during the week Monday-Friday 8:00am to

4:30pm

West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

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Lady Warriors

Pictured to your left is the District 6

at the basketball tournament in

Garrison, North Dakota. These gals

were selected to the 2023-2024 All

District Team and some were

selected for the District 6 All

Tournament Team. Both Cora

Mann and Aiyonna Johnson are

pictured above.

Pictured to your left is Aiyonna

Johnson, who was selected

2023-24 All District Team and

District 6 All-Tournament Team.

Aiyonna is the daughter of Tony

and Miranda Johnson.

On your right is Cora Mann who

was also selected to the 202324 All District team. Cora is the

daughter of Francis Bear Claw

and LeeAnna.

Congratulations to Aiyonna and Cora Elise

we’re so proud of both of them and their

accomplishments this season. Cora made

the All District 6 Team as an 8th grader! Her

hard work and dedication to the sport paid

off for her! Last summer she made every free

basketball camp we were able to get too, up

early mornings and late evenings running

track and hills in Mandaree. Shooting 50-100

shots anytime we were able to get in the gym

and played in as many summer tournaments

she got invited too. Even this season, during

long breaks or weekends Cora was at the

fitness center putting in miles. I’m happy for

her she deserves this award!

Even though the season ended sooner than

we would of liked we’re still proud of our

Lady Warriors, and for our two seniors we

couldn’t be more proud of Aiyonna and

Christine Driver, who are some great leaders

and role models for our young team! They

will be missed! Wishing them blessings and

good luck in the next level of sports. Can’t

wait to watch them play college ball! Thank

you to our fearless coaches Donovan and

Hailey for showing up, pouring into our team

and never quitting on our girls. Great season

lady warriors next year they will go even

father! Submitted by LeeAnna Nation

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West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

Lady Warriors onto Districts in Garrison, ND

Photo by Michelle Tait from Scherling Photography

On behalf of West Segment we

would like to say good luck to our

Lady Warriors as they travel to

Garrison, North Dakota for the

2024 District 6 High School Girls

Basketball Tournament.

You can see the tournament

schedule below that takes place

today February 9th through

Monday, February 12th.

Good Luck Lady Warriors we are

all rooting for you!!

West Segment News February 2024

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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College News

Submitted by Chad Wright Marketing Specialist

NHSC February News

Events

February 2nd All Staff @ Noon in the Cafeteria

February 7th – Lunch & Learn @ Noon in Room 37 (Health Activity)

February 14th - All Chief’s Society Meeting – NAS Cultural Center @ Noon

February 21st Lunch & Learn @ Noon in Room 37 (Health Activity)

February 28th – Storm Study Night @ 430pm – 7pm (Meal & Childcare provided)

Academics

February 9th – Spring Graduation Applications due

Campus Updates

Campus Closed - Monday February 19th – All Chiefs Day

Athletics

Storm Basketball Schedule

February 3rd – Sisseton Wahpeton College @ NHSC 6pm & 8pm

February 4th – Sisseton Wahpeton College @ NHSC 12pm & 2pm

February 9th @ Northwest Indian College (TBA)

February 10th –@Northwest Indian College (TBA)

February 19th – Turtle Mountain Community College @ NHSC 3pm & 5pm

February 23rd – Conference Tournament (TBA)

February 24th – Conference Tournament (TBA)

February 25th – Conference Tournament

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

•

Summer Applications Due– April 30th

•

Summer Documents Due– May 10th

West S egment News F ebru ary 2024

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West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

MHA Job Announcements

COM M UNITY HEALTH

REPRESENTATIVE:

TAT Boys & Girls Club:

CHR - Mandaree

The Boys & Girls Club is looking for a few good employees!!!

There is a site on each segment; Full Time, Part Time and

Youth Positions AVAILABLE!!!

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $20.00/hour

Deadline: Open until filled

Questionnaire: Child Care

Full Job Description >>>

Must be able to plan and conduct activity/programs with kids.

Must be able to think on your feet!

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Call or text me. Thank you for your interest.

SOLID WASTE:

Kristen Morsette, CEO BGC-TAT

Transfer Technician - Mandaree

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $17.85/hour

Deadline: Open until filled

(701)421-9239 (cell)

(701)627-4415 (office)

Job Positions Open At Mandaree School

COACHING POSITIONS:

Education:

All Coaching Positions closing date February 6,

2024 and re-open if we do not receive any

applicants.

Education Advocate:

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

•

Athletic Director

Description: Regular, Full-time, Benefits

•

High School boys assistant Coach-Closed

Pay: $22-26.00/per hour

•

Jr. high track coach

Headstart:

•

High school track coach

Headstart Janitor:

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Assistant track coach

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High school girls softball coach

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Assistant high school girls softball coach

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Elementary boys basketball coach

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Elementary girls basketball coach

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Jr. high girls basketball coach

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Jr high boys basketball coach-Closed

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High school volleyball assistant coach

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Part time Pool– Open Recruiting

Location: Mandaree,ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full time, Benefits

Pay: $20.00 /per hour

Mandaree Roads Department:

Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Mandaree, ND

Description: Regular, Full time, Benefits

Pay: DOQ

Deadline: February 23, 2024

Apply

online:

http://www.applitrack.com/

mandaree/onlineapp

If you have any questions, please call the

Business Office at (701)759-3120.

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For Your Information

CDL Applications and Informational

Sessions at NHSC

CDL 2024 Schedule of 8-Week Sessions

Classes are Monday through Thursday 9:00am to

4:00pm.

It is recommended that the applicant obtain their

CDL permit prior to the start of class.

We are about to start up our next CDL class and I have

attached flyers with the dates of this year’s CDL classes

along with a flyer about some informational sessions.

If you would like to apply or just need information

about taking classes to earn your Commercial Driver’s

License, please stop by the Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish

Tribal College.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Susan McNeil-Conley

CTE Director

301 College Drive

New Town, ND 58763

Phone: (701) 627-8025

Cell: (701) 240-8170

The next session will begin on Monday, March 18, 2024

feel free to contact us by email or phone:

Paul Conley: pconley@nhsc.edu or (701)989-5539

Susan McNeil: smcnei@nhsc.edu or (701) 240-8170

March 18th through May 10th

May 20th through July 12th

July 29th through September 20th

September 30th through November 22nd

Feel free to contact us by email or phone:

Paul Conley: pconley@nhsc.edu or (701)989-5539

Susan McNeil: smcnei@nhsc.edu or (701) 240-8170

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For Your Information

Naaman

In today reading (2Kings 5:1-19) we hear

of Naaman the great and powerful

warrior who is also a leper. There’s

several lessons God is pointing out to us

in this reading. What are they? I will get

to them but 1st let me remind you that the

Old Testament stories fore shadow the

coming of Christ. How is that done here

in this reading, what comes to mind 1st

with me is the number seven. Naaman

was told to go plunge himself 7 times into

the Jordon River. Why the number 7,

why 7 times, and why no 1 or 2 times?

We also know that today in the Church

we have sacraments: 1. Baptism, 2. Reconciliation, 3. Confirmation, 4.

Anointing of the sick, 5. Holy Eucharist, 6. Holy Matrimony, 7. Holy

Orders. Also, remember Jesus was baptized in the Jordon River.

Naaman’s plunging into the river foreshadows Jesus’s Baptism.

The Story of Naaman and today’s readings are rich and full of valuable

lessons for us. If you read 2nd Kings Chapter 5 you learn who Naaman is

and shows a bigger picture of how Naaman’s personality is a lot like

many of us, I can relate to him. You see it doesn’t matter how powerful

we think we are. We are all vulnerable. He suffers from more than just

leprosy, you see he is full of pride. He was taken aback with pride, when

Elisha didn’t come out to speak to him directly, but sent a messenger to

tell him to go plunge himself into a river that was known to be very dirty,

murky and muddy. His pride almost makes him miss the blessing. You

see God doesn’t always work to our expectations

I just like him, have let pride get in the way of God’s blessings for me,

many times I let my own expectations get in the way. Such as Naaman’s

expectations of what he thinks God should be doing in his life. Because

God is good, he works with Naaman and our faith even if its imperfect.

Because Naaman has humility and obedience he goes and plunges

himself seven times, he comes out completely healed of his leprosy. He

was filled with gratitude that he asked to take some of the earth back

with him, because to him the ground was holy. Because he experienced

God there, that’s what the two mule loads of earth are about. He wanted

to take it back to his home. We have all experienced God in our own way

in life. We carry those God moments with us just like Naaman wanted to

take the very spot he experienced God back home with him, those are

powerful moments of gratitude. Let’s look at how it is related in the New

Testament. The first reading (Luke 17:11-19) is of course they were

healed from a very powerful disease. Second, the foreigners gave

thanks, Naaman and the Samaritan. Third they both received their

blessings from a distance and Naaman’s was to plunge himself and the

Ten Lepers were to go themselves to the priests. They both surrendered

and moved with faith. I’m sure there is more examples of how the

readings are connected, but when we come to church to gather

together and worship. We hear God speak to us through the

scriptures. Here today, he is showing us his mercy he has for all

of us. He is showing us that blessings will come and have come

to be, which are the Sacraments of the Church. By washing

Naaman clean, he washes us clean at our Baptism. He is

showing us that his blessings are for all of us who believe in him.

Just like in Psalm 98, “The Lord has revealed to the nations his

saving power”. Jesus reveals himself as God to the Samaritan

who is us. We too may feel at times that we are at a distance

from God. We just have to have faith and he will do the rest.

God is Good All the Time!

All the Time God is Good!

God’s blessings

Deacon James Baker

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church New Town and Mandaree

Healing & Hope Project

Addiction

Fellowship at the

Mandaree C. A.

R. E. Building in

Mandaree, ND

Every Tuesday

at 6:00p.m.

Contact Healing

& Hope Project

Peer Support

Specialist Cordell Mann at (701) 4215816 For More Information.

West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

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FBIR & Surrounding Areas Warming Shelters

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For Your Information

West S egment New s Feb ruary 2024

2024 Water Buster Celebration

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Obituary

Clay Brooke Left Hand was born on August 31, 1994 in Watford City, North Dakota to DeLyle Ambrose Left Hand and

Kimberly Rae Keeney. She is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes and belongs to the Water Buster Clan.

Clay Brooke was very intelligent and reserved. She did not like trouble.

She attended preschool in Mandaree, North Dakota where she resided until the year 2000. She then moved to Mandan,

North Dakota where she attended elementary school at Mary Stark. Clay Brooke made so many friends through her years

there. In 4th grade Clay Brooke began playing basketball for a travelling team.

She brought home so many first place trophies, every team tried to get her to play for them. Clay Brooke was a huge Kobe

Bryant fan and she loved watching him play for the Lakers.

In the summer time Clay Brooke would go to her father’s ranch. She would help with all the chores and learned how to

barrel race. She was also a talented rider.

Clay Brooke was also an artist with exceptional talent. She most enjoyed freehand drawing and many people wished to

purchase her art. She also enjoyed cooking and baking.

The people who she met during her short life will never forget Clay Brooke Left Hand. She will be talked about and

remembered for years to come. She was truly one of a kind.

She is survived by her mother-Kimberly Keeney, father-DeLyle Left Hand, sisters; Lacey Fox and Peyton DeSautel; brother

Derek Fox, aunts; Gayla Likes Eagle and Kezia Keeney, uncles; Bret Keeney and Donovan Likes Eagle.

She is preceded in death by grandma Edith Likes Eagle, Faye Left Hand, uncle Butch Murphy and aunt Robin Lee.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory of Clay Brooke Left Hand

August 31, 1994-February 8, 2024

Wake Services:

Funeral Services:

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:00am

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00pm at

Water Chief Hall

Water Chief Hall

Mandaree, North Dakota

Mandaree, North Dakota

Officiating:

Father Roger Synek

Senior Pallbearer:

Loretta Lone Bear

Active Pallbearers:

Declan Jones

Dylan Jones

Don Burbank

Delton Hurkes

Michael White Thunder

Tyler Freeman

Delmar Sheppard

Chaz Wise Spirit

Honorary Pallbearers:

Cassandra Sun

Kealoha Aulavmea

Amanda Yazzie

Alexis Davis

Georgianna Smith

Christina Little Owl

Nate McCarty

Harold Driver

Quintin Richards

Chadwick Cummings

Randall “IRA” Jones

Final Resting Place:

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church~Mandaree, North Dakota

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On behalf of the West Segment

Community we extend our deepest

sympathy to the family and relatives of

Clay Brooke Left Hand. Our prayers are

with your family and relatives at this

sorrowful time. We would also extend

our condolences to other family and

relatives who recently lost loved ones from our other segments.

From Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight &

Personnel

West S egment New Feb ru ary 2024

During The Water

Buster Celebration on

Saturday, February 17,

2024 A Men’s &

Women’s Golden Age

will be held in honor

of Linda Baker and

Helen Baker. Sponsored by Trena Baker

and Wes and Philip Picciotti.

1st-$500

2nd-$400

3rd-$300

4th-$200

5th-$100

Happy Birthday Wishes To Our Elders!!

Brenda Hale

Belinda Beston

Leland Hall Jr.

Keith Mandan

Pam Hall

Fayetta Young Bear

Arnie Guimont

Rose Ann Johnson

Ted Lone Fight III

Terry Gottschall

Susan Fredericks

Jon McGrady

Wilbur Hunts Along

Please forgive us if we forgot to mention your

name, it was not done intentionally.