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PERMIT NO. 3

February 2023

Frosted Iced Snow Weighs down Electrical Cable Cause Outages

Quotes For The Heart & Mind:

•

“Life is 10% what happens to

me and 90% of how I react

to it”.~Charles Swindoll~

•

“When I let go of what I am, I

become what I might

be”.~Lao Tzu~

•

“In order to write about life

f i rs t y ou mus t li v e

it”.~Ernest Hemingway~

•

An unexamined life is not

worth living”.~Socrates~

Inside This Issue:

Page 2 : Councilwoman’s Update

Page 3: Information for Elders

You may have seen some photos of how nice the frozen snow on our trees look and on

our fences. But in this photo it shows how heavy the snow turned ice which can weigh

down our cables and cause power outages. Even if you have a generator, it is wise to

call in an outage you may help others in your surrounding area. According to McKenzie

Electric here is some information from their website.

When reporting outages, please be sure we have your current phone number on file.

This helps us quickly locate the area experiencing a power interruption. Having your

Page 6-8:Mandaree Girls Parents account number on hand will also aid in the timeliness of power restoration. Report

outages using the following methods: Phone (701) 444-9288. If a planned outage is

Night

scheduled, we will send calls and email notifications using the information you

Page 16: District 4A Representative provided on your account, which is why it is vital that you keep an undated cell phone

Lisa DeVille

numbers and email address on file with us.

Page 4-5: Bottineau Trip

Page 22-23: Mandaree School To update your contact information or add additional information, sign into the Smart

Hub app or speak to one of our members services by calling 701-444-9288. Our

News

engineering and operations team works diligently to minimize outage frequency while

Page 29: Mandaree Meal site Menu also prioritizing the safety of our line crews. If you are without power, trust that we are

doing everything we can to the best of our abilities to restore your service in a timely

Pages 32-39: January Obituaries

fashion.

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Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Hello to my relatives far and near. please keep this deadline date in mind.

January was a very cold month, we

West Segment has incorporated a new program, it’s

have had some serious wind chill

called Pathways to Wellness this program is located

temperatures. Along with power

upstairs inside the Water Chief Hall. The people to see

outages due to the ice on the

about this program are Verdell (Smith) Thunderhorse

electrical cables. February hasn’t

and Sidney Hunts Along. Another program that is set up

been that bad we do hope we are

in the same office but not the same program. Is

done with storms.

Pathways to Wellness, the Healing Hope Narcotic

At this time, I would like to extend my deepest condolences Anonymous Program with the Site Coordinator– Cordell

to the family and relatives of Brandon Many Ribs-Romero, Mann. You can view the Narcotic Anonymous poster on

Marcia White Eagle family and Christine White Owl page 15 of the West Segment News.

Gonzales family and Justin Kyle Staples family. Prayers of

comfort goes out to each of the family members in

mourning.

West Segment requests the presence of United States

Armed forces Veterans to join the Mandaree Community

for a meal. This is contributed by myself; Councilwoman

Before I get started on anything, I want to mention that our Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight and our West Segment

community and our MHA Nation was hit so hard with employees. Come join us on Thursday, February 23,

deaths which leaves many of us in mourning. While others 2023 at the Water Chief Hall here in Mandaree. We will

are at hospitals with loved ones, I felt the need for our start at 6:00pm if you have any questions or would like

community to come together and support each other. I further information feel free to contact the West Segment

want our West Segment employees to be there for our Veterans Liaison Aron Abbey at (701) 421-5076. The

community and to help where we can. Recently, the Poster for this event is on page 31 of the West Segment

Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration committee fed the mourners News.

on Monday, January 30, 2023. West Segment provided the

meal for everyone who attended. On this same day, West

Segment invited everyone to join us in a Prayer Service (no

matter what religion or spiritual preference). This Prayer

service was for our West Segment community and our

MHA Nation. We are all here for one another so we can

help each other with prayers since our community was in

need of prayer, and healing.

Here’s what’s happening so far for our West Segment

community. Deadline for our elders who are going to

Deadwood, South Dakota. The deadline to sign up will be

on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. This deadline was set up

so we are able to calculate how much food to buy and how

many rooms to pay for and meals there. So elders

Everyone was invited to the Valentines Day Prize Bingo

we had here on Valentines Day at the Water Chief Hall.

$10.00 a packet all proceeds will go to the Emergency

Closet here in Mandaree.

All the Warrior Fans get ready! Mandaree will be hosting

the 2023 District 15 Boys High School Basketball

Tournament on February 24, 25, 27 in our new school.

Let us show our guests what good hosts we are. Let us

cheer our Mandaree School Warriors onto victory!

This is all I have for now, keep reading our monthly

newspaper for what's been happening in our community.

Thanks for being a good reader

GoWids

West S egment New s Feb ruary

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2023

Information For West Segment Elders

Fall Prevention: Simple tips to Brainstorm other fall prevention strategies. Some

prevent falls: By Mayo Clinic Staff solutions are easily installed and relatively

Fall prevention is an important

topic to consider as you get older.

Physical changes and health

conditions

and

sometimes

medications used to treat those

conditions, make falls more likely

as you age. In fact, falls are a

leading cause of injury among

older adults. Still, fear of falling

doesn’t need to rule your life.

Instead, consider six simple fall

prevention strategies.

1. Make an appointment with your health care provider. To

assess your risk and discuss fall prevention strategies, your

health care provider may want to talk to you about the

following; your medications, any previous falls, your health

condition.

2. Keep Moving; with your health care provider’s OK, consider

activities such as; walking, water workouts or tai-chi a gentle

exercise that involves slow and graceful dance like

movements. These activities reduce the risk of falls by

improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility.

3. Wear sensible shoes; high heels, floppy slippers and shoes

with slick soles can make you slip, stumble or fall.

4. Remove home hazards; remove boxes, newspapers,

electrical cords, phone cords from walkways. Secure loose

rugs with double faced tape, tacks or a slip resistant backing

or remove loose rugs from your home. Use non slip mats in

your bath tub or shower. Use a bath seat, which allows you to

sit while showering.

5. Light up your living space: Keep you home brightly lit to

avoid tripping on objects that are hard to see. Place night

lights in your bedroom, bathroom and hallways. Place a lamp

within reach of your bed in case you need to get up in the

middle of the night. Make clear paths to light switches that

aren’t near room entrances. Turn on the lights before going

up or down stairs. Store flashlights in easy to find places in

case of power outages.

inexpensive. Other may require professional help

or a larger investment. If you’re concerned about

the cost, remember that an investment in fall

prevention is an investment in your independence.

I hope all elders will take all this information and

find it very useful

Happy Birthday Wishes to our January Elders:

Brenda Hale

Belinda Beston

Leland Hall Jr.

Keith Mandan

Pam Hall

Fayetta Young Bear

Arnie Guimont

Roseann Johnson

Ted Lone Fight III

Terry Gottschall

Susan Fredericks

Jon McGrady

Sharon Fredericks

Wilbur Hunts Along

Happy Birthday with many blessings to you all!

6. Use assistive devices: Your health care provider might

recommend using a cane or walker to keep you steady. Other

assistive devices can help too. For example: handrails for Sincerely,

both sides of stairways, nonslip treads for bare wood steps, a

raised toilet seat or one with armrests, grab bars for shower

or tub, a sturdy plastic seat for the shower or tub, plus a hand Rosie Johnson, Elders Advocate

held shower nozzle for bathing while sitting down.

Work Number: 759-3377 ext. 226

If necessary, ask your health care provider for a referral to an Cell: 701-421-8519.

occupational therapist. An occupational therapist can help you

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West Segment Youth Enjoy the Bottineau Winter Park

Photos by LeeAnna Nation & Roni Stiffarm

The weather was just right for the kids to go skiing, snowboarding

or tubing. All the kids were all excited to get there and when they

arrived they wasted no time getting ready for a day of fun!

The Bottineau Winter Park is located in the Turtle Mountains , this

area is known to be one of the most beautiful areas in North

Dakota. Here are some of the services they provide at the winter

park. They offer a full service rental shop. They have two user

friendly conveyor lifts on the beginner hills, one handle lift, one

rope tow, and one triple chairlift to get you to the top.

Pictured above is a youngster who isn’t wasting

any time with his inner tube as he pulls it

towards the sliding area. Its great to see the

younger ones being able to enjoy themselves

doing what they love.

So people can ski on fully groomed trails. The offer tubing, ski and

snowboarding, ski and snowboards you will have to rent. They

also have snowshoes.

Also while you are at the Bottineau Winter Park and want to eat

they have Annie’s House and a visitors center inside there is a full

service cafeteria.

They also offer rates for groups, that the Mandaree West Segment

used when they brought the kids to the winter park. It was a great

time had by all the kids who attended. The winter park offers

group rates and that’s what they used when they went on this trip.

West Segment Recreations department sponsored this activity and

they will have many more activities to offer our youth.

Here are some other kids getting ready to take their

tube to the hill so they can slide down. Kids that

were five years of age must be accompanied by an

adult.

Pictured above is Amiya Deville and Cheyenne

Mendez

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West Segment Youth Enjoy the Bottineau Winter Park

Photos by LeeAnna Nation & Roni Stiffarm

While on their way to go sledding these young ones

stopped to pose for a camera shot. They were all

excited to be at the winter park.

Pictured above is the Mendez family with their children

who were there to have a great time. Mrs. Bernadine

Fredericks Mendez West Segment Co CEO attended this

event with her husband and their two daughters. They

are standing inside Annie’s house the visitors center

and a place to warm up and eat at their cafeteria.

West Segment Recreations department took care of all

the expenses of rentals for the youth whether they

wanted to go snowboarding or skiing.

Also the youth who attended this trip to the winter

park were asked to have their parent or guardian sign a

wavier before they boarded the bus.

The bus loaded the youth by 8:30 in the morning, they

left from the Water Chief Hall in Mandaree and traveled

onto the Bottineau Winter Park.

Coordinators for the West Segment Recreations It was a great day for these kids some of them went tubing and

department were LeeAnna Nation and Roni Stiffarm others went snowboarding and skiing. So the kids had their

choice of what they wanted to do. West Segment paid for the

whom were on hand during this trip.

rentals on their skiing and snowboarding.

Keep an eye out for more fun activities they will

schedule in the near future for our youth from West Lunch was also provided for all who attended.

Segment.

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2023 Mandaree School Parents Night

Photos by Susan Hall

Tiana Lester her mother

Michelle Monogram and her

sister.

Kaireaze Shane and her

mother Tasha Plume.

Jessilyn Lone Feather and her family.

Josie Baker and her daughter

Jaylyse.

Jacelyn Martinelli with Dane and

Brandy Fox

Nancy Montclair and her mother.

Tony IU, Telesia IU and aunt Gladys Sherry

Turner-Lone Fight.

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2023 Mandaree School Parents Night

Photos by LeeAnna Nation

Jewels Lone Fight and her family.

Frank Bear Claw, Cora Mann and her mother

LeeAnna.

Anastansia Holds the

Enemy with BrandeeRhae

Mays.

Her mother Maranda, Aiyonne and her dad

Tony Johnson.

Leeanna Nation, Janet Dawes and

Catherine Smith.

Robert Grady, Jocelyn, sister and grandmother Eldora

Poitra.

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2023 Mandaree School Parents Night

Photos by Susan Hall

Skylar stands between her parents; Trena

and Al Newman.

Ursela Stiffarm with her daughter

Kota and her dad Kenneth.

Vida Craig stand close to her

granddaughter Natie and her aunt Echo.

Her dad Merrill Howling Wolf, Natayla

and her mom Yvonne Howling Wolf

Rose White Tail her mother and

Nahtalea.

During the evening

BrandeeRhae Mays a senior this

year gifts Coach Abbey a

beautiful Pendleton blanket.

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2023 Mandaree Boys Basketball Parents Night

Photos by LeeAnna Nation

Head Coach-Michael Deville, Water

Girl Amiya Deville and Assistant

Coach- Acorn Holds The Enemy

Tommy Bear Claw & his mother

LeeAnna.

Kenyon and Kyle Jr with their mother with

Davonna Condon and grandmother Eldora

Poitra

Korday and Aiyonna Johnson with

their parents Miranda and Tony

Johnson

Kyler and Beau Robertson Jr. with their grandmother

Delreen, Great grandmother Lyda Bearstail and Parents

Allison and Beau Robertson

Ky Grady with mom Davonna

Condon and Grandmother Eldora

Poitra

Kota with her parents Ursala

and Kenneth Stiffarm.

Pictured to your left is; Lewis with parents

Daniella and Lloyd Vigen and sister Jessie.

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2023 Mandaree Boys Basketball Parents Night

Photos by Susan Hall

Senior Athlete Dahu Xubaa Beston

stands between his parents Terry

and Milton Beston

Greg Sherwood, Senior- Anthony Starr Jr.

with Grandmother Mavis and Grandpa

Ronald Stiffarm and his mother Roni Stiffarm

Rosie White Owl stands between her

grandsons who are Seniors; Aaron Wolf Jr. and

Alono Antonio

OD Gardipe with Uncle Justin

Guaerru

Oray Hall with his mom Stacey

Bear

Teighan stands between his

mother Colleen and

grandmother Florene

Halvorson

Senior Elmer Jr. stands with

his parents Elmer & Norma

Flying Horse Sr.

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Mandaree School Honors Pass Employee’s

Photos by LeeAnna Nation

Mandaree School took some time out before

the Mandaree Boys Basketball game to honor

Kyle Grady and Mr. Fry who passed away a

year ago. An honorable gesture by the

Mandaree School. Both Kyle and Mr. Fry were

committed and dedicated employee’s of the

Mandaree School, they both worked at the

school for many years.

What a memorable way to honor these two

dedicated and hard working employee’s of

the Mandaree School.

Pictured above are family relatives and friends shaking hands with the

Kyle Grady family and Mr. Fry’s family.

Mandaree youth sang an honor song for both Kyle Grady

and Mr. Fry family and relatives.

Family relatives and friends gather together of the two

families being honored. Kyle Grady and Mr. Fry.

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North Dakota High School Girls Basketball District 15 Tournament

Photos by LeeAnna Nation, Anastasia Holds The Enemy and Caspie Abbey

Pictured to your left is

the Lady Warriors Team.

Here is another photo of

the Lady Warriors Team

only this time they are

pictured

with

their

Coach, Coach Abbey.

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North Dakota High School Girls Basketball District 15 Tournament

Photos by LeeAnna Nation, Anastasia Holds The Enemy and Caspie Abbey

In the photo to your left in the back row

the second person is Jewelz Lone Fight

and beside her is Brandee Rhae Mays.

Both students at Mandaree School.

They were selected District 15 2023 All

Tourney Team.

Congratulations to these fine young

ladies who were selected. We are very

proud of your skill and talent and hard

work which paid off with these awards.

Congratulations to Lady Warrior’s

Coach Abbey and Assistant Coach

Vigen, as they advance to the Region 8

High

School

Girls

Basketball

Tournament as the 3rd place

Champions out of District 15.

In the photo to your left are the team

members who got District 15 2023

All District team. In this photo we

have two Mandaree School students,

who were selected and we are very

proud of their accomplishments and

their skill and talent in basketball.

In the back row from your left she is

the third one down is Brandee Rhae

Mays.

In the front row from the she is the

second one on the right side, Aiyonne

Johnson

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North Dakota High School Girls Basketball District 15 Tournament

Photos by LeeAnna Nation, Anastasia Holds The Enemy and Caspie Abbey

District 15 2023 All Tourney Team

Awards

Mays and Johnson both awarded All

District Team for District 15 20222023

Both Jewelz Lone Fight and Brandee Rhae Mays stand

together displaying their awards for District 15 2023 All

Tourney Team.

Brandee Rhae Mays and Aiyonna Johnson are pictured

above with their awards. District 15 2022-2023 All

District Team. Brandee Rhae Mays parents are Acorn

and Anastasia Holds The Enemy.

Jewelz parents are Ted and Sherry Lone Fight and

Brandee’s parents are Acorn and Anastasia Holds The

Enemy.

Aiyonne parents are Toni and Maranda Johnson.

Lady Warrior’s District 15 Senior Athlete of the Year

was Brandee Rhae Mays!! We are all so very proud of

these girls who were recently awarded for their

dedication, commitment and hard work in playing

basketball with their team! Way to go Lady Warriors!

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For Your Information

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West Segment News February 2023

From The Desk of District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

Keeping one foot two worlds, my Native world and in the non-Native has Representative Finley DeVille sets the record straight on Bakken

been challenging for the past four weeks. I did attend to my ill mother after Cough. You know you have struck a nerve when the energy

committee meetings in the morning and voting on the floor to spend as industry teams up with a conservative media pundit to produce not

much time as I could with her. I did take leave of absence from my one, not two, but three hit pieces on me for statements I made

legislative duties when she past. My husband Walter was also a senior recently regarding health impacts from oil flaring in the Bakken.

pallbearer for another elder in our community, which is a huge Recent columns from Scott Hennen, Ron Ness (Petroleum

responsibility as we assist the family in their time of need. I came back to Council), and Peter Edis (McKenzie County Healthcare Systems,

Bismarck to attend my assigned standing committee hearings (House Inc.) represent what appears to be a coordinated effort to discredit

Agriculture Committee, and House Taxation and Finance Committee) and a Fargo Forum story highlighting real health impacts of the oil and

vote to give a recommendation on bills that will eventually go to the floor. gas industry in North Dakota. The article featured a quote from me

Those bills eventually go to the House floor where they're voted on by the regarding a doctor’s diagnosis of Bakken Cough that both my

entire House. I enjoy the work and hearing testimony on all of the issues husband and I received approximately 8 years ago.

Hundreds of studies show increases in respiratory illnesses among

that are important to North Dakotans has been helpful.

Unfortunately, I did have one bill that I had hoped to introduce but missed those living and working near oil and gas wells. Though Bakken

the deadline to submit due to my absence in my mother's passing. I am Cough is not an officially recognized diagnosis, it’s what the doctor

working with our caucus to get it passed in education or will work to create at McKenzie Health System called our illness after learning that we

a delayed bill. I did miss the hearings for two cosponsored bills one on lived next to a flare. Our doctor said they had seen other people

alcohol tax and early childhood appropriations, I will get to vote on these working and living near flares with similar

respiratory symptoms. It’s alarming that a hospital administrator

bills once they go to floor.

There is lots of research that needs to be conducted when writing laws. It would question a patient in public - especially as this administrator

takes time to reach out to North Dakota agencies for facts and to see if wasn’t working for McKenzie Health, wasn’t in the exam room

what is being done on issues that affect our tribal communities. I am when I was diagnosed, and knows nothing about my

awaiting several responses. If there is not anything being done or if we health. Unfortunately, I must consider that there may be a

need more funding for tribal early childhood I will work on those bills next connection between the $1.4 million donated to Edis's facility from

members of the North Dakota Petroleum Council and his

session.

participation in this clumsy attempt to discredit me.

There are three bills that have been heard in committee already.

HB 1536 a bill that would create State level protections for the Indian Child What is not surprising is Scott Hennen resorting to name-calling,

Welfare Act as the federal Indian Child Welfare Act is currently under fire. labeling me an “eco-terrorist.” In reality, I have never said I am

HB 1371 a bill that would loosen the corporate farming laws in North against the oil industry. I have said I am for appropriately

Dakota. Governor Doug Burgum testified in favor of this bill even though in regulating the industry to reduce any harmful environmental

2016 75.7% of electors rejected a 2015 bill that would do the same thing. impacts.

Governor Burgum is calling this bill a food stability bill, which would create As a state representative, I will work to get a health study funded

a pathway for factory farms to take over small family farms. Corporations and an appropriation for more air quality monitoring through the

owning farms or farmland in North Dakota has been prohibited under state legislature. I will also work with Fort Berthold officials to get robust

law for nearly 100 years. After his testimony, Governor Burgum did take air quality monitoring on the reservation. I believe in finding

one question, though I did raise my hand to ask a question but the they workable, common-sense solutions – not burying my head in the

ended the questions. My concern is that this will open up fee patent lands sand or resorting to childish name-calling – and that is what I will

on our reservations to corporations and will submit testimony in opposition focus on for the people of North Dakota.

Pictured to your

to this bill.

left: Chairman Fox

HB 1251 a bill that limits compensation for school district superintendents.

gives

neutral

This bill would defund superintendents that have low enrollment which is

testimony to ND

defined as less than 450 students. Reservation schools are small but offer

House Finance and

traditional teachings and are invaluable to our communities. This bill could

T a x a t i o n

harm Mandaree school district and many other small schools throughout

committee.

the state. I will also submit testimony on this bill. I am a co-sponsor on the

Pictured to your

ICWA bill alongside Representative Davis. Jayme did an amazing job on

left: Gretchen (Dem

drafting and introducing this bill. There are more bills that are

-NPL

caucus

discriminatory to the LGBTQ community than any other bills. Our cultural

leader) and I,

beliefs state that LGBTQ people are two spirited and are important in our

Representative Lisa

societies. We live in harmony with all people and beings, it is not a

Finley-DeVille

Christian way to judge and hurt people based on their identity. I have

support

ND

posted weekly bills of interest we are watching (working with ND Indian

nonprofits.

Affairs). Not all bills pertain to tribes.

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For Your Information

“That isn’t what I asked you…”

I have become more aware, as

time moves onward, that we as people

with basic intellect, find it difficult, if

not impossible, to answer a question

directly. It appears our answers must

be accompanied by an explanation of

why we answer the way we do…

without really answering the way we

should. Whether it’s because we are

not sure of our answer or because we enjoy hearing ourselves talk…

either way, the direct answer continues to be elusive. Exactly what is this

direct answer of which I speak? Well…it’s…wait for it…” yes” or “no”.

FBRW Attended The National Rural Water

Rally in Washington, DC

Fort Berthold Rural

Water

recently

attended the National

Rural Water Rally held

in Washington, DC. In

attendance was Dallas

Fox-Osborne, went on

Capitol Hill to speak

about

the

FBRW

program

and

the

continued need for the

MHA Nation to have

access to clean potable

drinking water. Also

was able to have

Dallas Fox-Osborne, Senator continued support for

Kevin

Cramer

and additional federal funding

Congressman

Kelly for the Dakota Water

Armstrong.

Resources Act. Dallas is

the daughter of Bruce Fox Sr. and Kathy Mann. She

currently resides in Mandaree, North Dakota and is

employed in New Town at FBRW.

To help explain my point, I would like to share the following example.

(This is an actual occurrence that took place approximately 12 years

ago). I was teaching a confirmation class to a group of young men and

young women. As our discussion went on about confirmation and what it

meant for those young people, I decided to ask them a question…to test

their faith…so to speak. This is what I asked them… “Now, I want a ‘yes’

or ‘no’ answer to this question.” “Is it right to throw a rock through a

window?” After a minute or so of silence, I asked them again. “I want a

‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to this question.” “Is it right to throw a rock through a

window?” Their answers started to come then. “What if the house was

on fire?” “What if the house was about to be flooded?” “What if my

favorite teddy bear was in my bedroom and the room was on fire?”

“What if the window was in an old, abandoned building?” All their 2022-23 Mandaree Celebration Bingo

answers were like these. None of their answers were correct…initially. I

asked for a “yes” or “no” answer to the question and did not receive one.

Attention Bingo

What I received from them were situation questions…the “what ifs?” Not

Players:

one “yes” or “no” answer. So, after some discussion with them, I said to

them, “listen people, that isn’t what I asked you.” “I did not ask you what

The Committee’s Bingo

you would do if your house was on fire or was about to be flooded or that

fundraisers will be held

your favorite teddy bear was in danger.” “What I asked you for was a

every Sunday at 3:00pm

‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to my question.” I believe they finally started to catch

at the Water Chief Hall.

on to the reasoning behind my question. Just answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ when Bingo, lunch sale, door prizes and baskets. This

asked to. That’s it…direct…not elusive. Your explanation of ‘why’ you

coming Sunday will be a Cash Bingo with the

answered ‘yes’ or ‘no’ can come later.

following Sunday a prize bingo. Please keep in mind

So, with that, I would like to ask YOU this “yes” or “no” question…to our bingo fundraisers will automatically be cancelled

test your faith…so to speak. Do you believe in God??

due to wakes or bad weather. Thank you for your

supporting you local celebration committee and have

May God Bless you always

fun playing bingo!

Deacon Dan Barone St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

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MHA Nation’s Red Berry Women Receives Grammy

Photo by Christa Kiedrawski

Photo by Shane Balkowitsch

This talented young lady never seizes to amaze me. She does her work on

her own, even though she’s a wife and a mother and yet she comes up

with her amazing ideas of her unique style. Red Berry Woman AKA

Norma Flying Horse, is an enrolled member of the MHA Nation located on

the Fort Berthold Reservation. Her mother’s name is Roberta Baker. She

is the granddaughter of the late Norman Baker and Beverly Walking Eagle

Baker. Red Berry woman belongs to the Prairie Chicken Clan and is a

child of the Flint Knife Clan. Norma and her husband Elmer currently

reside in New Town with their family.

This was utterly amazing when she was recognized at this year’s

Grammy’s for the Cultural Recognition Award. According to Norma she

stated in a recent interview with KFRY; “My mom was the one to teach

me how to sew, my grandmother was the one to teach me to bead. Like I

said, it was just for my own cultural attire, you know because I would

participate in our pow wows, our dancing, and I guess it just morphed

into contemporary clothing rather than just traditional.”

Red Berry’s clothing graced the runways of many international fashion

shows and red carpet events including Paris Fashion Week. The 2018

Oscars and the 2019 Grammy’s.

This lady has done outstanding work as far as her creativity is concerned.

Her clothing has dressed many tribal members from here as well as from

other nations. For some who were fortunate to have modeled her

clothing line for her website.

If you were on line and watched this interview

on Instagram. You can see a busy mother

holding her precious little one as she’s being

interviewed.

Norma’s hope is that her work may inspire

young children to pursue their dreams in

fashion and to experience all the doors it can

open for them.

In the photo above show cases some of her

work as she poses for Shane Balkowitsch

from Bismarck, North Dakota.

You can bet that Red Berry Woman will amaze

many of us with her beautiful couture fashion

in the near future.

I know for sure I will be watching to see what

dynamic creations she comes up with as she

shows her unique style.

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For Your Information

List of 2023 Warbonnet

Parades on Fort

Berthold:

Mandaree Hidatsa

Celebration Warbonnet Parade

is set for Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the

Water Chief Hall in Mandaree, ND.

Little Shell Celebration Warbonnet Parade

is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023. Mourners

feed at 11am in the New Town High School

cafeteria. The Warbonnet Parade will begin

at 1pm in the New Town High School gym.

Four Bears Pow wow Warbonnet Parade is

set for Saturday, March 4, 2023 . Mourners

Feed at 11:00am at the Johnny Bird Veterans

Memorial Building gymnasium. The

Warbonnet Parade will begin at 2:00pm at

the Johnny Bird Memorial Building.

Arikara Celebration Warbonnet Parade is

set for Saturday, April 15, 2023. Mourners

feed at 1:00pm at the New Ralph Wells

building. The Warbonnet Parade will begin

at 2:00pm at the New Ralph Wells building in

White Shield.

Twin Buttes Celebration: Warbonnet

Parade is set for Saturday, April 8, 2023

1:30 Central Time Zone at the Memorial

Hall. Mourners feed at 12 noon at the

Memorial Hall in Twin Buttes.

Santee Lucky Mound Celebration:

Warbonnet Parade is set for 1:30pm Sunday,

April 23, 2023 at the Parshall Red Hall.

Mourners feed at 11:00am at the Parshall

Red Hall in Parshall.

MHA Division of Enforcement “Defenders of the MHA Nation”

Spike in Overdoses on Fort Berthold Indian Reservation:

The MHA-Division of Drug Enforcement has responded to eight overdose

calls since January 7th, 2023, five of which have resulted in a death. Prior to

this, we had responded to three overdoses in December 2022, with none

resulting in death. The spike in the last five weeks is very concerning and our

patrol officers and Narcotics agents are working diligently to investigate these

overdoses.

The usual question is “is there a bad batch of drugs in town?”. The answer is

always the same, there is NO good batch of Drugs. All illegal drugs have the

potential to be deadly, with varying degrees of potency depending on the

individual who puts it in their body.

Our goal is to identify the individuals responsible for dispersing these illegal

substances in our community to hold them accountable. However, first and

foremost, we want to make sure the victims receive the medical care that is

needed to save their lives. Don’t put the victim in a bathtub and run water on

them in an effort to revive them yourself. That does not work and valuable

time is being wasted where they are not receiving medical attention. Call 911

right away and get help on the way, and the dispatcher can walk you through

proper CPR procedures. Have NARCAN if available and administer the dose

to the victim. All TATLES and MHA-DDE officers carry NARCAN for these

types of calls.

TATLES Officers, and possibly MHA-DDE agents and BIA-Criminal

Investigations agents, will arrive and will ask you questions. All of your rights

are still afforded to you, and you are protected by the Overdose Prevention

and Immunity Law, but we want to know what happened that led to the

overdose, and we also want to remove any illegal items that may be used by

people at the scene that could possibly lead to additional overdoses. The

officers and agents will also explain this to you when they arrive, but feel free

to ask questions about the process as well.

Again, our goal is to get the victim the medical attention they need to save

their life, and also to get information that might assist us in preventing further

overdoses from occurring in our community.

These are difficult and stressful times in the world. If you or someone you

know is suffering from addiction, please seek out help. We do not want to

see more overdoses and death that can be prevented. Also, if you have

information regarding someone you believe to be selling/distributing illegal

drugs in your community, please call your local law enforcement agency.

All of these overdoses are still being actively investigated so no further details

regarding the investigations will be released at this time.

#StopOverdoseonFBIR

MHA-Division of Drug Enforcement and Three Affiliated Tribes Law

Enforcement Services

NARCAN Distribution sites on Fort Berthold:

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

The Circle of Life in New Town

Four Bears Segment the MHA Nation Healing & Hope Project

Addiction Services on Fort Berthold:

The Door 701-627-4358

MHA Recovery Hotline 701-421-8869

Good Road Recovery 701-751-8260

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For Your Information

On January 24, 2023,

our mother Marcia

White Eagle (Eagle

Woman) made it home.

We are greatly appreciative

to each of the West Segment

Employees who have helped

the Custodians.

We appreciate and are

grateful

for

our

relatives,

community

and friends for your

generous

support,

encouraging

words,

thoughts, and prayers.

Before she made her journey to the next world, she

received numerous gifts, flowers and several

warbonnets. We joked about our mother having to make

five trips to take her gifts across with her just before

dawn.

Our community has been

going through a difficult

time with so much loss

recently.

The Water Chief Hall has

been continuously occupied

with arduous grief for our

community members and

their loved ones who have passed on. Again, thank you so

much to everyone who has helped out and cleaned, comforted

the family, just did whatever you could to help our community

and our department.

We will miss our mom, grandma, aunt, sister and friend.

Submission by: Stacey Bear and the West Segment Custodians.

Thank you for thinking of us in our time of need.

Lisa DeVille and Family

Roberta White Eagle and Family

The Mandaree

Boys and Girls

Club Unit would

like to give a

huge shout out

to

SISU

Engineering for

the beanies and

face masks.

Sending Thanks to a Very

Gracious Giver!

Maacagiraac Nurse Josie

Lynn

Bingen!

Nurse

Bingen has been a

gracious

and

caring

citizen of the West

Segment Community!

On Monday January 11,

2023

Nurse

Bingen

donated deer meat to our local Emergency Closet.

The West Segment Emergency Closet is located at the

Wolf Chief Store and More phone number (701) 7593104.

Again, thank you so much Josie!

Submission by Josie’s Sister Lindsey

Thank you, Chris and Sam Haugen for always thinking of our

kiddos.

We appreciate you so much!

Submitted by: Mandaree Boys and Girls Club Unit

Mandaree, North Dakota

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For Your Information

West Segment Covid-19 Testing

When: Monday-Friday

Native Printing LLC IN Mandaree Is

Open For All Your Printing Needs

10am to 3pm daily

Native Enrolled Member in the Mandaree

Area:

Water Chief Hall in Mandaree,

We offer the following:

North Dakota

Everyone is welcome to come in Embroidery

and get tested!

Sublimation

Open to Everyone!

Vinyl Heat Press

For any questions, please call Shelby at

DTG

701.421.3461 Or Valerie 701.421.3462

Silk Screen Services

Wolf Chief Store hours are as Phone: (701) 421-1027

Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

follows:

Where: East Entrance of

Monday through Friday: 8:00

a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On Saturday and Sundays the

Wolf Chief Store will open at

10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. 759-3140

If you have any questions, or need some assistance

concerning the Wolf Chief Store, you may call the Wolf

Chief Store Manager/Michaela Bacon at 421-1365. She will

assist you in any way she can.

Mandaree Field Clinic Hours

Clinic is open Monday-Friday: 8:00am4:30pm: Closed for Lunch 12pm-1pm

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.

Breakfast daily: Monday

thru Friday from 8:00am2:00pm

Mandaree Clinic Pharmacy: is open

everyday during the week Monday-Friday

8:00am to 4:30pm

Lunch daily: Monday thru

Friday: 11:00am-2:00pm.

Mandaree Post Office Hours:

Brunch: on Saturday and

Sunday from 11:00 to

2:00pm

Times and dates may change.

Café Manager: Lindsey Fox-Sepeta at 759-3140

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

Saturday: 11:00am– 1:00pm

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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Mandaree School News

Submitted by Carolyn Bluestone, Mandaree School Superintend

Attendance Recovery Opportunity

The attendance policy sets the allowed number of absences at 8 days for the school year. When a high school student has 9

absences in a class that class is non-credited. An elementary student that has excessive absence is considered for retention.

A student can recover absence by attending after school tutoring, Friday Enrichment and Tutoring Day, and by signing up for and

attending Saturday Academy.

There are 14 weeks of school remaining, as of February 9!

We are increasing the Saturday Academy opportunity to every Saturday (excluding holiday weekends) beginning February 18, 2023.

Saturday Academy:

Students must sign up in the front office.

Each group will be capped at 15 students.

There will be 3 teachers.

1 for grades k-5

1 for grades 6-8

1 for grades 9-12

Students must sign up before 3pm the Thursday prior to the Saturday Academy. Students must have their own transportation.

Students must bring their own work for the day and stay engaged with academic activities or no credit will be given. There will be a

grab and go lunch. Hours 9am-3pm. Grades k-8 will be credited a full day of absence recovered. Grades 9-12 will be credited 1 class

period for every hour attended with a possible 6 class period per Saturday Academy.

Calendar Reminders:

Feb. 13– Science Fair and PTCs

Feb. 15- County Spelling Bee

March 21– Spring Concert

March 30– Community Meal-Easter Dinner (Rescheduled Community Meal)

April 3-7– Spring Break

April 27– Academic and Athletic Awards Banquet

April 28– Snow Day

May 18– Field Day-Last day of School

May 20– Graduation

Class of 2023:

Graduation Date: May 20, 2023

Valedictorian: BrandeeRhae Mays

Salutatorian: Elmer Flying Horse J.

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Mandaree School News

Mandaree School Spelling Bee

Champions, Runner Up and

Alternates! Our Champion and

Runner Up will compete in the

McKenzie County Spelling Bee on

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in

Watford City.

Mandaree Spelling B Winner’s

First Grade:

1. Keilah Standish

2. Alyx Starr

Seventh Grade:

1. Curtis Young Bear

2. Cora Mann

3. Kricket McKenzie

Eighth Grade:

1. Kaleb John

2. Jalyse Borja

3. Beau Robertson

Mandaree Spelling B Winner’s

3. Raquel Middleton

Second Grade:

1. Connor Fox

2. Winter Sam

3. Aziel Thomas

Third Grade:

1. Liam Marcellais

2. Kadence Ranger

3. Ella Mann

Fourth Grade:

1. Dezmond Howling Wolf

2. David Cox

Warriors Basketball Schedule:

3. Sparrow Poitra

Fifth Grade:

1. Tila Alkire

2. Kamrie Bad Hand

3. Jesu Young Bird

Sixth Grade:

1. Timber Johnson

District Tournament: February 24, 25,

27, 2023 At Mandaree.

Regional Tournament: March 6, 7, 9,

2023.

State Tournament: March 26, 27, 28,

2013.

Lady Warriors Basketball Schedule:

2. Emberly Young Bear

Regional Tournament: February 20,21,23, 2023

3. Avah Mora

State Tournament: March 2, 3, 4, 2023.

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2022-2023 Young Bucks by their Grade

Photos by Fawn Fettig

West Segment News February 2023

For Your Information

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Mandaree Public School Calendar

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Mandaree Meal Site Menu For February 2023

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

2

3

Cabbage soup

Dinner roll

peaches

6

7

8

Spaghetti green Baked chicken Cheeseburger

beans,

Stuffings,

Biscuit, crackbreadstick and Carrots, banana ers, pistachio

sherbet

pudding

pudding, salad

13

14

15

Chicken

Shrimp alfredo

Chicken/

with penne

dumpling soup

Cordon Bleu

cotto salami

Mashed potato Broccoli Norsandwich

mandy garlic

Broccoli ice bread shortcake

cookie

cream

20

No Meal

All Chief’s

Day

21

22

Sat

Salisbury Steak Scrambled eggs

Mashed potato

Bacon,

corn, bread

hashbrowns,

Ice cream

toast banana

9

10

French dip

sandwich

wedges, auju

cookie

Waffles

Sausage links

strawberries

16

17

Ribs

Rice mixed

Vegetables

peaches

Ham egg

scramble hashbrowns toast

tropical fruit

23

24

Porkchops rice

Beef stew

Soft shell taco Sausage patty,

peas mushroom Biscuit, crackboiled egg,

Lettuce,

gravy pudding

ers and cake tomato, cheese, oatmeal, toast

tortillas jello

banana

27

28

Lasagna

Green beans

Garlic toast

cookie

Tator tot

hotdish bread

ice cream

Menu is subject to change due to availability of products. If you have any questions, please feel

free to contact the Mandaree Meal site at 759-3092

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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College News

Submitted by Frances (Buffy) White. NHSC Mandaree Liaison

1) NHSC officially offers a B.A. in Business Administration and Management now. We received approval from the

Higher Learning Commission and we will begin to offer courses for the bachelor’s program this coming Spring

semester. Registration is now open for students that want to enroll in this program.

2) NHSC has been selected to host the 2023 AIHEC Basketball tournament. The tournament is for Tribal Colleges and

Universities and will be held March 30-April 2. Check out our website to learn more information about the

tournament - Basketball Tournament - NHS College

3) NHSC will be celebrating 50 years of impact in May 2023. We will be holding campus town hall events soon for

community members, NHSC Alumni and others to attend to help with our planning process. Please watch the NHSC

Facebook page and our website for updates on the community planning events.

4) All Chiefs Society, sponsored by our Native American Studies department, is an organization that is not only open to

NHSC students but it’s opened to all community members as well. All Chiefs Society holds a meeting every

Wednesday at the NHSC Cultural Center at 12:00 pm. For additional information, you can contact our Director of

Native American Studies, Shannon Gillis at sgillis@nhsc.edu.

5) We have openings for our NAS and NACTEP cohorts for our upcoming Spring semester. Both cohorts are available

for students that are registered for the Spring semester. For additional information on each cohort contact Iman

Moore for NACTEP or Shannon Gillis for NAS, or you can also go to www.nhsc.edu/students/student-cohorts.

6) Did you know that recent Fort Berthold High School graduates can qualify to receive a tuition waiver if they attend

NHSC during the first year after they’ve graduated High School? For more information, you can talk with our

Students Accounts Coordinator, Sasha Sillitti at ssillitti@nhsc.edu

7) Are you interested in obtaining your GED? NHSC can help! Check out our website at www.nhsc.edu/degreescertificates/ged/ for additional information. Or you can contact the following individuals:

a. NHSC Main Campus – Betty Lockwood at 701-421-0034 blockw@nhsc.edu

b. White Shield Liaison – Elissa “Elise” Argent at 701-743-4552 eargent@nhsc.edu

c. Mandaree Liaison – Frances “Buffy” White at 701-759-3545 fwhite@nhsc.edu

d. Parshall Liaison – Delrene “Susie” Simpson at 701-862-2106 dsimps@nhsc.edu

8) Are you a former NHSC or FBCC student and want to join our Alumni group? Reach out to our Alumni team at

alumni@nhsc.edu for additional information.

9) Want to join the NHSC team? We have a number of jobs currently open and would love for you to join our

team. Check out our www.nhsc.edu/jobs to apply.

a. Computer Science Instructor

b. Engineering Instructor

c. Director of Sponsored Programs

d. Library Assistant

e. Tutor (English, Math, Science, Psychology and/or Computers)

f. National Endowment for Humanities Rescue Intern

10) Interested in playing for the Storm Athletics program? Contact our Athletic Director Kyle DeCoteau @

kdecoteau@nhsc.edu . We have Athletic tuition waivers available on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Kyle

early to sign with us and apply for your tuition waiver! We are accepting applications for our Spring 2023

semester.

a. Basketball

b. Golf

c. Cross Country

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Obituary

Brandon was born on November 18, 1998 to Angel Many Ribs and Alvin Romero at Trinity Hospital in Minot, North

Dakota.

Brandon attended school in Mandaree, ND. Brandon’s grandma, Katherine helped raise him and he was always with her. He

could do no wrong in her eyes and Brandon loved her so much. He was devasted when Katherine passed away. Brandon

loved playing with his four children whom he loved with all his heart. He enjoyed going to the lake to swim and just

hanging out.

Brandon enjoyed listening to his music, and spending time with his older brother Jordan as they would always be teasing

and playing games together. He also loved his younger brother, Tyrin and would travel down to Albuquerque to visit.

Brandon also enjoyed his time with family.

Though he was not the eldest, he played that older sibling role to his brothers. He had a great sense of humor, and his laugh

and smile will always be remembered.

Brandon lived his life to the fullest, but he had an emptiness in his heart when his mama passed away. He missed her so

deeply. His heart was full again when his mom greeted him with open arms in Heaven on January 15, 2023.

We were blessed with our Brandon for twenty four years and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Brandon is survived by his children; Brooklyn Many Ribs-Romero, Jarrin Many Ribs-Romero, Dayton Many Ribs-Romero,

Thunder Many Ribs-Romero. Father; Alvin Romero; brothers; Jordan Many Ribs (Jasmine) and Tryin Romero;

Grandmothers; Sheila Many Ribs, Martha (Fritz) Bird Bear, May Gachupin, Uncles; Nathaniel Romero, Barney Romero,

Evrick Romero, Grandfather; Benjamin Many Ribs III.

Brandon is preceded in death by his mom; Angel (Many Ribs) Iron Road; Maternal grandmother; Lorraine Many Ribs,

Paternal grandparents; Katherine and Michael Lee Romero; Grandmothers; Veronica Good Iron, Victoria Tarrant, Kathleen

Charles, Frances Yellow Wolf, Delphine Yellow Wolf. Grandfathers; Bert Yellow Wolf, Tony Yellow Wolf, Raymond

Yellow Wolf Sr., Great Grandparents; Benjamin Many Ribs Jr., Wanda White Owl, Daniel Many Ribs Sr., Lulu Four Dance

and Mariam White Owl.

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Forever in Our Hearts

Brandon Many Ribs Romero

November 18, 1998~January 15, 2023

Wake Services:

Friday, January 20, 2023 at 5:00pm

Funeral Services:

Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00am

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Officiating:

Kevin Finley

Senior Pallbearer:

Charlie Moran

Active Pallbearers:

Orlando Black Hawk Jr.

Aaron Yellow Wolf

Tyler Whitebody

Alejandro Salinas

Titus Whitebody

Josh Bad Hawk

Honorary Pallbearers:

Kolvin Fox

Darrell Jackson

Steven Swift Eagle

Josiah Wells

Michelle Deane

JP Bad Hawk

Greg Bad Hawk

Leslie Lone Bear

And Amira Hurkes

Final Resting Place:

Holy Family US Scout Catholic Cemetery

Shell Creek, New Town, ND

Thank you All for Your Support during this Difficult Time

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Obituary

Marcia White Eagle “Maaishu Mia” was born May 16, 1953 in Stanley, North Dakota. Her parents are Arnold Thomas and

Julia (Charging-Mandan) White Eagle. “Maaishu Mia” is a child of the Maxoadia (Alkali Lodge Clan) and a member of the

Ciiga (Prairie Chicken Clan).

Marcia married Robert C. Finley. From this marriage five children were born. They are Judith, Valarion, Lisa, Arnold, and

Roberta. Marcia was raised in Independence, North Dakota. Her early childhood days shaped her life through her values she

carried them into her adult life that is compassion for people and the willingness to be a good neighbor. She never wanted

to see people struggle. She knew what hardship was growing up in Independence. She would help without being asked and

she did not look for pay back.

In the 1970’s Marcia moved to Mandaree where she resided the rest of her life. Marcia attended Mandaree School up to the

8th grade. Her hobbies are beading and gambling. She enjoyed taking about the simple things in life spending time with her

family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marcia was very supportive of her family, relatives, youth, and the Mandaree

Community. She always supported youth activities such as fundraisers, basketball, cross country and track.

Marcia passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the McKenzie Co. Healthcare, Watford City, ND.

Marcia is survived by her companion of twenty plus years James (Jim) Moberg. Her daughters; Judith (Virgil Sr.) Wilkinson,

White Shield, North Dakota., Lisa (Walter Sr.) DeVille and Roberta White Eagle (Wilbur Hunts Along Sr.,) both from

Mandaree, North Dakota. Grandchildren; Michael (Amanda) DeVille, Thomas (Andrea) DeVille, Jason DeVille, Marea

(Hunter) DeVille, Walter DeVille Jr., Molly Wilkinson, Julian Wilkinson, Megan Hunts Along, Wilbur Hunts Along Jr., all from

Mandaree, ND. And Julia White Eagle, Missouri. Her great grandchildren; Amiah, Kiah, Jasiah, Andre, Grayson (Baby Val),

Samira DeVille, Ashtyn Gwin. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews too many to list.

Her sisters; Gloria Fast Dog and Veronica Serdahl. Adopted brothers; Morgan Fettig and Kelly Spotted Bear.

Adopted sister Lyda Bearstail.

Marcia is preceded in death by her parents; Father Arnold Thomas White Eagle, Mother Julia (Charging-Mandan) White

Eagle. Her sons; Valarion Finley and Arnold Finley. Her grandsons; Baby DeVille and Virgil Wilkinson Jr. Her sisters; Judith

Ann White Eagle, Lavern Charging Brady, and Ione Mable Charging. Her brothers; David Charging Jr., Delphus Charging,

Harvey Charging, Jerry Charging , Reginald Charging.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory

Marcia White Eagle

“Maaishu Mia”

May 16, 1953~January 20, 2023

Wake:

Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:00pm

Funeral Services:

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10:00am

Water Chief Hall

Water Chief Hall

Mandaree, North Dakota

Mandaree, North Dakota

Active Pallbearers:

Officiating:

Kevin Finley

Senior Pallbearer:

Zandra Fox

Duane Young Bird

Kasen Johnson

Walter DeVille Jr.

Cody Serdahl

Azin Antonio

Thomas DeVille

Tyler Charging

Dean Bear

Julian Wilkson

Wilbur Hunts Along Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers:

Rosie White Owl Sally White Roseann Johnson

Delma Fox

Verna Sitting Bear Catherine Smith Lisa Johnson Francis Hall

Alvina Hall

June Lizotte

Sandy Smith

Ella James Katherine Young Bear

John & Rebecca Brady Mandaree Field Clinic Employees

Four Bears Casino and Lodge Employees

Final Resting Place:

Independence Congregational Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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Christine Ann White Owl (George) was born December 4, 1964 to Frank White Owl Sr., and Nina Lucy Turner White

Owl at Watford City Hospital. As a child Christine could be seen with Avis walking to Killdeer for refreshments.

She had three children; Benner, Francine and Leann, whom she loved and cherished. On June 30th, 1997 she

married the love of her life, the late Trinidad R. Gonzalez (Ace). In their time together they traveled and lived in many

places.

Christine worked at the 4 Bears Casino as a maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance at the Mandaree Community

Center and helped in Grand Forks, ND during the time of the flood.

She loved to go fishing and exploring around the countryside and sometimes even raising hell. She loved swimming,

every summer she would load up the care full of family to go spend time at the lake.

Christine will always be remembered as a kindhearted crazy woman. Whenever someone was in need, she was

always there to lend a hand. She loved and comforted many of her nieces and nephews, that she took as her own. If

anyone needed a place to stay Christine always had an open door. She loved to entertain children of all ages and

often found some kind of mischief to get into. Many of her nephews/nieces have cherished memories of how she

supported them throughout their lives. She always took up for them if they were in trouble with their parents or anyone

else.

In her later years, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She raised four of them as her own and continued

to do so up to the time of her passing.

Christine is survived by: Son: Benner White Owl (Ona Lee), grandchildren: Angelica Wolf, Aaron Wolf Jr., Anthony

Wolf, Ariel Wolf, Pricillaz White Owl, Alliaz White Owl, James White Owl, Kaydyn Bolman and Elliona Bolman. Sister;

Rosie White Owl, Brothers; Paul White Owl Sr., Frank White Owl Jr., Samuel White Owl, Jassen White Owl Sr. Many

nieces, nephews and grandbabies and all her many extended family.

Preceded in death by: Parents Frank White Owl Sr., Nina (Turner) White Owl, Sisters: Pauline White Owl, Hazel Felix,

Emma Finley, Gladys Black Hawk, Lana Bird Bear, Frances Swift Eagle, Connie White Body, Nancy Mingus, Theresa

Blanco Bautista and Marcia White Eagle. Husband; Trinidad R. Gonzalez, Daughters: Francine White Owl Wolf and

Leann Gonzalez.

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In Loving Memory Of

Christine Ann White Owl Gonzalez

December 4, 1964~January 20, 2023

Wake:

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 @ 5pm

Special Music:

Neal Hale

Water Chief Hall Mandaree, ND

Officiant:

Pastor Marie Gun

Funeral Services:

Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 10am

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

(All Singers Welcome)

Active Pallbearers:

Jassen White Owl

Manuel Lucio Sr.

Steven Swift Eagle

Alano Antonio

Moon McKenzie

Brayon Lincoln

Senior Pallbearer:

Loretta Lone Bear

Paul Jones White Owl Orlando Black Hawk

Jayden White Owl

Tyler Red Bow

Health Hall

Aaron Yellow Wolf

Raymond Yellow Wolf III John Hawkins

Darren Hale

Frank Sam White Owl

Honorary Pallbearers:

Avis Finley, Lorraine Howe, Sherry Turner-Lone Fight, Dylan Castello, Jacob Takes the Gun,

Rick Fox, Todd McKenzie, James Dubois, Billie Eckiss, Dennis Fimbres, Emily Yellow Wolf, EMS~

Mandaree, Mandaree Fire Fighters, West Segment Security, Tribal Cops, Sanford Health Staff,

Dickinson Hospital Staff. Also included are all her many friends too many to list.

Final Resting Place:

White Owl Cemetery,

Independence, Mandaree, ND

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Obituary

Justin Kyle Staples, 34, Mandaree, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Mandaree.

Justin Kyle Staples, “Ghee degah awa nee gheesh” (When the Lightning Hits the Ground), was born March 23, 1988,

to Patrick and Deborah (White Owl) Staples, in Minot. He was a member and child of the Knife Clan. Kyle was raised

in New Town and graduated from New Town High School. He played football; with his size, you can imagine he was

the biggest and hardest hit!

Kyle shared special bonds with his family. His dog, Whip was his baby. He was given several nicknames growing up.

Grandma Inez called him “Butter” and his nieces and nephews called him “Uncle Gru” (from the Minions).

His special moments included spending time with his mom and watching her soaps while she cooked him a good

meal. He had to compete with his niece, Maliyah, for his mom’s attention as she babied them both. His sister,

Deborah, would always send him extra frybread when he came to eat.

Uncle Kyle was very close with his nieces and nephews and loved to tease them. He babysat Tehya when she was a

newborn, and he would hold her all day long. He supported his nieces at their basketball games. His nieces would

stand on their tiptoes next to him to make sure he was still taller; Alysa had no chance while Zaylea and Tehya were

almost to his shoulders.

Kyle loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting with his dad, big brother “Big Mike”, and his nephew, MJ. He also

liked spending time with his “bros” going out on the boat, jet skiing, shooting his gun, and doing what “bros” do. He

was always there for his dad and brothers if they needed something done.

Kyle worked in maintenance around the New Town area including at J&J Rental, Cenex, the golf course, 4Bears

Casino, and most recently for MHA Nation West Segment.

Kyle was gentle, kind, and hardworking. He was a big guy with a big heart and will be greatly missed. On

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Justin Kyle Staples, passed away peacefully while he slept. May he rest in eternal

peace.

Kyle’s loving family; His dad, Patrick Staples of New Town; Brothers; Michael White Owl (Megan) of San Tan Valley,

AZ, Patrick Staples (Audrey) of New Town, and Danny Staples (Maria) of Cass Lake, MN; sisters, Ashley Staples of

New Town, Emily Staples of Cass Lake, MN, Becky Overlie (Kevin) of New Town, and Deborah White Owl of San Tan

Valley, AZ; and Kyle’s dog, Whip aka Hotdog.

He was greeted into the spirit world by his maternal grandparents, Richard Sr. and Inez (Lone Fight) White Owl;

paternal grandparents, Alvin and Emily Staples; mother, Deborah (White Owl) Staples; brother, Michael Staples;

aunts and uncles, Irene White Owl, Blaine Perry White Owl, Eugene White Owl, Richard White Owl, Jr., Marvin Bell,

Murphy Bell, and Alan Gross.

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West S egment New s Feb ruary 2023

Obituary

Celebrating The Life of

Justin Kyle Staples “Ghee degah awa nee gheesh”

(When the Lightning Hits the Ground)

March 23, 1988~January 25,2023

Wake:

Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 5pm

Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11am

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Funeral Services:

Music:

Neal Hale

Officiant:

Kevin Finley

Senior Pallbearer:

Garcia Walks Jr.

Active Pallbearers:

Garrett Young Bird

Dustin Hale

Dave White Tail

Clay Young Bird

Nate Groves

Jerry White Owl

Tyrell Driver

Aaron Wounded Face

Daymiyin White Owl

Laramie Serdahl

Honorary Pallbearers:

Sheldon Quale, Mike Hawkins, Lionel Chase Jr.

Alan “Tubby” Chase, Brendon Benton, Josh Lee

Blue Sky Starr, Lane Bird Bear, Tifa Puletasi,

Tedsena Lone Fight, Lane Danks, West Segment Staff,

J&J Rental Staff, 4 Bears Casino Maintenance Dept.

Final Resting Place:

Memorial Congregational Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

West Segment News February 2023

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Councilwoman

Personnel.

West Segment extends their Condolences

to the families and relatives of Brandon

Many Ribs Romero; Marcia White Eagle;

Christine White Owl Gonzalez and Justin

Kyle Staples. On the recent loss of their

beloved one. We extend a prayer for all

family members during this difficult time.

Our sympathies to other segments who

have lost loved ones. May the strength of

prayer carry you all through this time of

mourning.

Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight &

On behalf of West Segment we

would like to say Happy

Valentines Day to everyone far

and near.

Enjoy your day with your loved

ones.

From Councilwoman Gladys

Sherry Turner-Lone Fight and

Personnel

Happy Birthday Wishes to Our Elders!!

Brenda Hale

Belinda Beston

Leland Hall Jr.

Keith Mandan

Pam Hall

Fayetta Young Bear

Arnie Guimont

Roseann Johnson

Ted Lone Fight III

Terry Gottschall

Susan Fredericks

‘Jon McGrady

Sharon Fredericks

Wilbur Hunts Along

* Please forgive us if we forgot to mention your name,

it was not done intentionally.