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PERMIT NO. 3

Volume 4 Issue 5

June 2024

2024 Mandaree High School Graduating Class

The class of 2024 would like to acknowledge and thank the staff, administration and school board, for their support throughout our academic

years. A special thanks to our families as we prepare for our futures. Lastly, we thank Daniel Stanford and David Lukaszek, our Senior Class

Advisors, for their dedication and time to ensure our success. Dahu’Xubaa Beston: Terry & Pretty Star Woman Beston, Breyson Bradfield:

Kelly Bradfield and Bobbi Ranger, Kenneth Calicdan: Nico & Bella Calicdan, Christine Driver: Russel & Marie Driver, Jeorge Fox: Dale Robin

Fox & Bryce Fox, Ayla Hale: Shanna Fox & Stephanie Fox-Alcocer, Aiyona Johnson: Tony & Miranda Johnson, Theodore Lone Fight: Vida

Bearstail & Theo Claymore, Wesley Smith: Catherine Smith & Jessica White Plume, Cooper Johnson: Angela Stiffarm & Ronald Stiffarm.

From the graduating class of 2024 Mandaree High School. The Processional was by the Young Bear Drummers, continue on page 4.

West S egm ent N ew s Jun e 2024

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Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Greetings to all friends and everyone is welcome to come participate, enjoy food, fun and games!

relatives. Before I begin this The wellness campus precast is nearly complete, things are moving

forward and they’re on schedule.

update I would like to

The clinic was approved and construction will begin in the upcoming

e x t e n d m y s i n c e r e weeks. Exciting things are happening for the community.

condolences to the family Mandaree School has started the summer youth food program and

will run from June 3rd to the 28th. Breakfast will be served from

and relatives of Garland 8:30am to 9:30am and lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:30.

Likes Eagle and Jasper Children 18 and younger are free and there is a small charge for

adults. Also Summer youth applications were available at the Water

Don Rush. Our prayers are Chief Hall the deadline for applications was June 14th. Summer youth

with each of these families. start date is June 17th.

We have pictures from Brunton Architects that show how they

This month was a busy designed the buildings for West Segment. Those photos were

one, we had kindergarten published in the Minot Daily News in April of 2024. Permission was

granted to reprint these photos. The picture below shows how they

graduation, 8th grade designed the Mandaree Clinic. More pictures from Brunton Architects

graduation and our high school graduation. Congratulations to all our of how they designed our new buildings for West Segment and

project descriptions are provided on pages 24 and 25. So you can

2024 Mandaree graduates. Good luck in your future endeavors. On see how our new community center and the gym, and aquatics place,

another note, I am very thankful and proud of our transportation/roads and our Mandaree clinic lobby are designed.

department for putting these benches up in our community. The

benches are very nice and comfortable. New benches are placed on

the Memorial Veterans Wall site and the walking path. So everyone can

enjoy them. The West Segment Recreations Department has a lot

planned for the upcoming weeks. First the fishing day took place on

June 12th. Hiking at the Little Missouri State Park took place on June

13th. Then on June 17 & 18th Tyrell Smith will be introducing golf to our

Mandaree youth and will be doing a skill development camp. These will

be taking place at the Mandaree School Football field. Adult co-ed

softball league started June 13th for ages 14 and up. On June 30th we

have our West Segment Festival Day, this is an all day event and

This is all I have for now and thank you for being a good reader. Until

next month.

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight

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West S egment New s Jun e 2024

The New Three Affiliated Tribes Museum

Submitted by Rosie Johnson

Three Affiliated Tribes Museum

Project Team:

Owner: Three Affiliated Tribes Museum

Owners Representative: Wenaha Group

Civil Engineer: CMTA

Structural Engineer: Heyer Engineering,

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineer:

CMTA

Located in New Town, North Dakota, the

Three Affiliated Tribes Museum honors the

heritage of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and

Arikara Tribes. The heritage center is

currently working with DSGW Architecture

in the design process for the renovation of

the existing 7,100 SF museum and

expanding with a 6, 800 SF addition. This

project aims to blend contemporary

architectural design with the existing A-Frame structure, paying homage to the rich heritage and history of the MHA

cultures.

The original A-Frame building, designed by Denby Deegan-one of the first Native American architects in the United States

and a member of the MHA Nation-will undergo interior remodeling. This renovation will improve and expand exhibit

spaces while preserving the building’s distinctive architectural character.

The new addition will compliment the existing A-Frame building and will include a striking curved curtainwall near the

entrance that will create an inviting, modern focal point for visitors. The new structure will house more of the accessory

spaces, allowing the original building to focus more on exhibits and educational displays. Enhance visitors amenities,

including restrooms, seating areas, and a gift shop, will be incorporated into the addition to improve the overall visitor

experience.

The addition and remodel of the Three Affiliated Tribes Museum will emphasize harmony and make the museum more

accessible, engaging and enjoyable for all visitors. The Museum Director is Cedar Henry.

Current Board Members from each segment are as follows: Museum Board President; Gloria Fast Dog.

Twin Buttes: Raven Heart and Pete Fredericks

Mandaree: Rosie Johnson and Michaela Bacon

Four Bears: John Danks and Alvina Hall

New Town: Jeff Fox and June Lizotte

Parshall: Ramona Two Shields and Noreen Two Crow

White Shield: Tooksie Eagle and Gary Dickens

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2024 Mandaree High School Graduating Class

The invocation was given by Mary Gachupin. The welcoming address

was by Superintendent/HS Principal Mr. Hector Serna. The Salutatorian

Address was by Ayla Hale, Class President. A senior class video

presentation was presented to the audience.

Aiyona Johnson: favorite memory: Almost wrecking Ayla’s ATV but

messed it up twice.

Plans after high school: Attend Dakota College at Bottineau to

continue my basketball journey.

Daniel Sanford gave the commencement address and the Presentation Advice for underclassmen: Do your work.

of Diplomas was done by Mr. Hector Serna, Superintendent/Principal

and Kelly Bradfield, Mandaree School Board President. The Senior quote: “You aren’t a kid no more; we’ll never be those kids

again.” ~Frank Ocean~

recessional was given by the Young Bear Drummers.

Ayla J. Hale: favorite memory: What yona buns said.

Class song; Good Old Days by Macklemore.

Flower: Stargazing Lily

Class Colors: maroon & gold

Plans after high school: travel this summer and continue my studies

at Norwich University in Vermont this upcoming fall.

Advice for underclassmen: whatever the drama may be, it does not

Class Quote: “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see matter, keeping yourself in sight is the key to success.

what lies ahead.” ~Gusteau, Ratatoulille~

Senior quote: “I see you people way too much.” ~David

Each senior shared their favorite memory, plans after high school Rossi~Criminal Minds.

and their advice for underclassmen and ending with a senior

Kenneth S. Calicadan: favorite memory: when we went to the

quote.

National Park.

Cooper Johnson: Favorite memory: Playing sports with my friends.

Plans after high school: attend college in the Philippines.

Plans after high school: Attend college and get a degree.

Advice to underclassmen: homework is not just an extra task, but a

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t miss school.

way to distract ourselves from what we are learning.

Senior quote: “If you ain’t first, your last.”-Ricky Bobby.

Senior quote: “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the

ground.” ~Theodore Roosevelt~

Wesley D. Smith: favorite memory: Riding the bus with the boys.

Plans after high school: Rodeo & become a welder.

Advice to underclassmen: time flies enjoy it.

Christine Driver: favorite memory: The bus rides home from ball

games.

Plans after high school: Attend Dakota College at Bottineau to play

Senior quote: “Without commitment you’ll never start, but without

ball and get my degree in pre-nursing.

consistency, you’ll never finish.” ~Denzel Washington~

Advice for underclassmen: try your best at everything you do.

Theodore E. Lone Fight: favorite memory: playing sports with da

Senior quote: “It’s the little things that make you realize how good life

boys.

is.”

Plans after high school: to play college ball and become a physical

Jeorge C. Fox: favorite memory: I liked when Bryce and I were in

therapist.

school. I used to have breakfast with him and his friends. I’ll always

Advice for underclassmen: Don’t miss school.

look up to them, literally.

Senior quote: “I’ve never lost a game. I just ran out of time.” ~M.J.~

Plans after high school: I’m always hard on myself with plans for my

Dahu’Xubba Beston: favorite memory: 7th-8th grade football games future, I’ll just take it easy for a while.

and rides after the games.

Advice for underclassmen: Your future is yours, your background is

Plans after high school: go to college and work my up to chairman.

yours, your voice is yours, and your dream is yours. You’ll only reach

your dreams if your willing to work for them.

Advice for underclassmen: Do your work.

Senior quote: “That destiny is not our own. But I know better. Our fate

Senior quote: “We all have the ability to come from nothing to

lives within us. You only have to be brave

something.” ~David Goggins~

enough to see it.”~Merida, from Brave.

Breyson K. Bradfield: favorite memory: middle school football games.

Graduation took place at the;

Plans after high school: Attend MSU, Mankato for Aviation.

Mandaree School Gymnasium on May

Advice for underclassmen: Don’t mess around your 9th grade year and 25,2024

just stick the 4 years out.

117 Warrior Way

Senior quote: Don’t settle for less.”

Mandaree, North Dakota 58757

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2024 Graduates

Dahu’ Xubba Beston

Jeorge Fox

Senior Class Advisor; Mr.

Sanford was gifted a star

quilt.

Ayla Hale

Aiyona Johnson

Breyson Bradfield

Kenneth Calicdan

Mavis Young Bear with her

two grandsons. Wesley

Smith and Cooper Johnson.

Cooper Johnson

Christine Driver

Fayetta Young Bear stands

with her two grandsons,

Wesley and Cooper.

Wesley Smith

Theodore Lone Fight

Mrs. Stroh gifted a star

quilt.

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Mandaree School Presents The 8th Grade Graduation

Photos by Frannina Lincoln

8th grade graduates: Clifton Black Hawk, Charleigh Driver, Morgen Fettig, Bradley Fischer,

Tayah Grant, Robin Hall, Aiden Hoisington, Natayla Howling Wolf, Passion Lincoln, Cora

Mann Jacelyn Martinelli, Kricket Mckenzie, Daryl Mingus, Ashton Morsette, Cashdyn

Phelan, Colte Phelan, Night Rabbithead, Aaliyah Renner, Collin Robertson, Janaya

Standish, Eli Wagon, Lewis West, Pricillaz White Owl, Curtis Young Bear.

Tribal Elder Lyda Bearstail offers the opening

prayer for the 8th grade graduation

commencement.

The 2024 8th Grade Graduation Class from the Mandaree School.

Their class motto: “The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.” ~Steve Jobs~

Their class flower: White and pink Rose

Class colors; Rose gold, maroon and white.

Drum group: White Cloud and Western Dakota

Pictured to your left is

the Mandaree School

drum group, this

group has all

students from the

Mandaree School.

Mrs. Baker and Mr. Sherwood gift Mrs. Johnson a

star quilt donated by the 8th grade class, for her

contribution for the graduation cap and gowns.

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8th Grade Graduation

Cora Mann 2024 Class President gives a

welcoming speech to the audience.

8th grade teacher Mrs. Baker, Elementary Principal Mr.

Sherwood and Superintendent/High School Principal Mr.

Serna.

Here is a picture of the 2024 8th grade

class cake that was ordered. The cake has

a picture of all the graduates.

Tayah Grant and her mom Colleen

Halvorson.

Natayla Howling Wolf Student

Representative gave the class speech.

Council

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Mandaree 2024 Kindergarten Graduation

Peyton Johnson, Nihzoni Gwin, and

Hendrix Baker during the

Kindergarten processional.

The Mandaree Kindergarten Class of 2024.

Kaylee Bear smiles so pretty

holding her flowers and diploma.

Mr. Greg Sherwood stands with Auggie Abbey a young graduate who proudly raises his

kindergarten diploma high in air.

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West S egment New s Jun e 2024

Around West Segment

Mandaree School Cultural Celebration

West Segment Youth Fishing Trip at

McKenzie Bay

Mandaree School grand entry led by the Myron B. Johnson Nathan

Goodiron Post #9061.

Kaylee with the help of her brother and these young boys help her hold

a carp she caught at the Youth fishing derby at McKenzie Bay.

The DeVille family honors these teachers for their dedication to

our students.

TAT Fish & Game provided Fishing poles, tackle & bait for the kids.

Kids below eating burgers and hotdogs.

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight gifted the senior

class their letterman jackets.

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Around West Segment

Local Decorator In our community

Photos by Nancy Lincoln

Corn hole Tournament hosted by West Segment

Recreations Department

By LeeAnna Nation

Congratulations to the Father’s Day

BBQ and corn hole tournament

winners! Thank you to all the father’s

that came out and participated. To

show the father’s appreciation each

one won a door prize sponsored by

West Segment Events staff, the Corn

hole tournament was hosted by the

West Segment Recreations

Department and the meal was catered

by the family of the Young Bird Bull

Riding Memorial. Pictured above is Renay Brown from the West Segment

Events is helping to serve at the corn hole tournament. Pictured below are

the winners:

Champions: Beau &

Nathan Robertson.

There are people in our community that we know of that can do

certain things. What we don’t know are those people behind the

scenes who go out of their own way to make things happen. In this

case, that person would be Nancy Lincoln. First Mr. Sherwood

asked her mom to decorate then her mom asked Nancy. So Nancy

did it for her 8th fam bam is what she called it. So Nancy accepted

the challenge, and what a beautiful outcome she created. Look at

the wonderful seating area with covered chairs along with the

beautifully decorated flowers in the isle. In the top picture she even

made a special place for pictures for the graduates and their family

and friends. She certainly out did herself in decorating for the 8th

grade graduation. Yes Indeed it will be an unforgettable day for

those graduates and their parents, family and friends. She didn’t

want any recognition for her work I thought she deserved it.

Runner up; Tavares

and Dennis Fimbres

4th place: Robert Fimbres &

Terrance Morgan,

3rd place: Mike

DeVille & Sky

Robertson.

5th place: Dayne Fox &

Xavier Tortilita.

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Around West Segment

Johnson is Top 20 Standings in the

Badlands Professional Bull Riders

A Reminder From The West Segment

Recreation Department

Photo courtesy of Johnson family

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Many talented young men and

women come from Mandaree,

North Dakota. A small community

located on the Fort Berthold

Reservation and home to the

Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara

Nation.

Kasen Johnson is definitely one

talented young man. He is the

son of Tony and Miranda

Johnson. Kasen belongs to the

Ma’xo’oxadi ( Alkali Lodge) and a

child of Ciicga (Chicken Clan).

Kasen travels with his parents

who encourage and support him riding bulls in the rodeo circuit.

He’s began riding bulls at a young age and you can see it in his

talent when he rides.

Presently, Kasen in in the top 20 standings in the Badlands

Professional Bull riders. On behalf of West Segment we are very

proud of Kasen you represent West Segment and the MHA Nation

very proudly. Best of everything in your future competitions.

Adult co-ed softball leagues started on June 13

ages 14+

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T Ball sign up is open for elementary youth

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Father’s Day corn hole tournament was June 6th

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June 12 Youth fishing day at Mckenzie Bay

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June 13 hiking at Little Missouri Park

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June 17th & 18th Tyrell Smith will be coming

down and doing skills development and

introducing golf to the Mandaree youth will be

at the Mandaree football field.

Also, we will be transporting youth to Volleyball

Camp at the Johnny Bird Building on June 6th

and 7th and basketball camp June 10-11th at

Northern Lights

Mark your Calendars*

For more information or to sign up for any of the

activities;

Contact: Mike DeVille: 421-5814

MHA Nation DOT Conducts Compliance

Checks

MHA Department of

Transportation were

conducting compliance checks

in the West Segment area.

This picture shows them

checking truck drivers on BIA

route 14 mile marker 1. Heavy

traffic of hauling trucks are on

Highway 22. Some enroute to

BIA Rt. 14

Santos Casarez: 421-0378

LeeAnna Nation: 421-1868

Tia Mandan: 421-0239

Some of these activities have already happened or

are taking place now. So please mark your

calendars so you know when our next activities

will be taking place.

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West S egment New s Jun e 2024

West Segment Fitness & Recreation Mother’s Day Walk

Photos and captions by Tia Mandan

Mandaree Mother’s Day Walk

We had an awesome evening of activities

Honoring our Mandaree Mother’s Walk was a great turn

out, we had 56 participants. Thank you, West Segment,

for providing drinks and snacks! Very much appreciated

We also had our cornhole tournament

1st place- Bucky and DeAnn Johnson

2nd place-Kylee Dawes and Tia Mandan

3rd place-Terrance and Hailey Morgan

4th Place Mike and Amanda DeVille

Thank you again to Marea DeVille and Hunter Gwin for

cooking.

Thank you all for coming out to enjoy the beautiful

evening with us

Sheila Jenner walks in

honor of her mother the

late Wanda Sheppard.

Marea DeVille walked to honor

her mother Lisa DeVille and her

late grandmother Marcia White

Eagle. Lisa DeVille walked to

honor her late mother Marcia

White Eagle and her late

grandmother Julia Charging.

More walkers for the

Mother’s

Day

honoring. Pictured to

your left is Hailey

Morgan, unknown, and

Delaine

Clairmont.

These

walkers

honored

their

mothers, aunts, and

grandmothers.

Cornhole Tournament

Pictured above are the First place

winners

for

the

Cornhole

Tournament. DeAnn and Bucky

Johnson.

Continue on next page.

West S egment New s Jun e 2024

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Around West Segment

Veterans Memorial Wall now has Benches

The new sign has been up at

for the Veterans Memorial

Wall located on the side of

the Mandaree Celebration

grounds.

The benches were put up by

the

transportation/roads

department headed by

Curtis Hall Sr. and his crew.

The benches are very nice

they have West Segment on

the back of them. When you

are in the area, you can stop

by and see the new sign and

the benches.

Pictured above are the 2nd

place winners in the Cornhole

tournament; Tia Mandan and

Kylee Dawes.

Pictured above are the 3rd place

winners

in

the

Cornhole

tournament; Terrance and Hailey

Morgan.

Here is another

view of the benches

this view is when

you come up from

the steps then you

see the seating

area.

This is

something

everyone can sit

and enjoy.

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West S egment New s Jun e 2024

Around West Segment Community

Benches are now on the walking path

Wolf Chief Store is set for Summer

Photos by LeeAnna Nation

Wolf Chief Store is

now

ready

for

summer! They have

all the items you

need. If it’s for a

cook out or if you

need a cooler. The

Wolf Chief Store is

the place to be and

pick up your fishing

needs. They now

have live bait for

those who love to

fish.

Many thanks to Curtis Hall Sr., with the Transportation/roads

department for placing these West Segment benches along the

walking path. This bench is placed by the new Mandaree School. So

you will have a place to rest your feet when you are walking.

Here is a bench in another area of the walking path it’s placed

before you walk down to the new school area. A nice place to sit

and enjoy the view around you while you take walks.

Wolf Chief Store is

always looking for new

ways to improve. With

that in mind they also

offer icy flavored drinks

inside the store. When

it’s hot outside a cool icy

flavored drink is waiting

for you inside the Wolf

Chief Store. Stop in and

see what we have to

offer! We may just have

what you need.

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West S egment New s Jun e 2024

Around West Segment Community

Honoring Marcia “Eagle Woman”

Mandaree

Extravaganza

White Eagle

Submitted by Family members

Photos by Tia Mandan

May 16, 2024,

These kids are

we

came

all excited to get

together

to

remember our

involved with

dear mother,

the Mandaree

Marcia “Eagle

Extravaganza!

Woman” White

Eagle. It meant

This was the

the world to us

end

of

the

to see her

school

year

friends

and

celebration.

family gather to

celebrate her

life.

The

memorial was a

The first 200 participants got a t-shirt, sunglasses and a color

beautiful

reflection of packet. On their agenda they did a color run in the new track

who she was. parking lot by the new school. They have a live DJ, and fire pits.

We started with

In the photo to your

a traditional

song in honor of

left you can see

our mom, grandma, aunt, sister and friend. We shared a meal,

them roasting marsh

with her senior pallbearer feeding her first, just as she always

mellows

getting

cared for us. We prayed together, we held a giveaway,

enjoyed a feast, and played bingo, a game she loved. We

ready

to

make

want to thank everyone who came to honor our mother. A

smores. They also

special thanks to the Phelans for the traditional song, and to

had a hot dog roast!

Sherry Turner-Lone Fight and the staff at West Segment for

sponsoring bingo and providing door prizes. And to all her

The day was perfect

loved friends and family who contributed the bingo prizes,

for this event.

your kindness made the day even more special!

With heartfelt gratitude Roberta White Eagle, Lisa DeVille and

Judith Wilkinson. Another family pictured below.

In the bottom photo

you can see the color

run. You can see a

cloud of color right

in the middle of the

runners!

The kids all had fun

and the turn out was

good. Everyone that

came

enjoyed

themselves.

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For Your Information

Grand Opening for Veterans Memorial

Building in White Shield

Dawes Wins Art Show at Mandaree School

Photos by Leah Blackhawk

Janet Dawes who won

1st place in art show.

Here is her drawing

that won her 1st.

Mandaree School Has Playday for kids

Long time legion members were gifted star quilts with the legion post

embroidered on them. Standing from left to right: Mike Laverdure, Tom

Dullman, Shannon Fox for Franklin “Sioux’ Howard, Austin Gillette,

Kenneth Deane, Forrest Dickens stood in for his dad Donny Dickens,

Pearl Ross, Doug Niesen, President at Woodstone and Jenny Hamson.

Students had a day to play here are some of the students in the

back of the school in the field. In the photos below students are

figuring out what to play next. It was a fun day for the kids to be

outdoors.

West Segment Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight,

Veteran-Ted Lone Fight III and Four Bears Councilman Robert White

all enjoyed the grand opening of the Veterans Memorial building in

White Shield.

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West S egment News June 2024

For Your Information

West Segment has set the

clean up date for Monday,

April 22 starting at

9:00am to 5:00pm.

West Segment Upcoming Events;

Mark Your Calanders!

June:

This is for Mandaree

6th: Father’s Day Cornhole tournament 1pm

residents only. Here is a

30th: West Segment Festival ALL DAY EVENT.

schedule:

TDH catering 6pm

Take all garbage to

Solid

Waste~

Hours July:

Monday~ 7am~3:30pm. 8th: Community Clean up Day 9-5pm

Tuesday~Saturday: 7am~4:30pm. Their phone

23rd: Indian Relay Elder trip, Bus will leave

number is 759-3641.

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Residents who are unable to get to Solid waste

please leave your bags of trash too large for you to

take to solid waste yourself leave your trash next

to the street to be picked up.

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Please contact Water Chief Hall at 759-3377 if you

do not have a mower to keep grass/weeds cut they

will provide you with one to cut and upkeep.

Please keep garbage off residential roads and in

proper receptacles.

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Staff will be monitoring yards for cleanliness.

Please be sure to keep your areas in compliance

with Hidatsa Housing Lease agreements/Fort

Berthold

Housing

agreements.

Township

standards. Citations for upkept yards/eyesores

will be issued.

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Gloves and bags will be available at the Water

Chief Hall when available to keep yards clean

through Spring and Summer.

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Sign up at the Water Chief Hall for Clean up day to

earn your North Dakota State Fair Grandstand or

Mega Band.

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For more information, please contact Renay Brown

at 701-421-4641.

at 3pm.

Fort Berthold Celebrations Dates for

All Segments

Twin Buttes Celebration: June 14-16 2024

(Warbonnet Parade will be June 13,

2024)

Santee Lucky Mound Celebration: June 21

-23, 2024

Arikara Celebration: July 12-14, 2024 in

White Shield

Mandaree Celebration: July 18-21, 2024

in Mandaree

Little Shell Celebration: August 8-11,

2024 in New Town.

West Segment News June 2024

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

We recently celebrated the Mandaree

School Year with a powwow, honoring

both staff and students. Additionally,

we recognized the dedication of nine

teachers who played a pivotal role in

securing the school's accreditation for

the next five years, presenting them

with a star quilt. I highlighted the

significance of this accreditation,

noting that without it, Mandaree

School faced closure. Our children

would have to go to Killdeer and

Watford City where they would not be

educated on our culture and traditions. This is why we

need to have Representation at state government or I

should say all governments.

SB 2254 was introduced in 2023, addressing interventions

for chronically low-performing schools. Mandaree, along

with other small schools, found itself on this list. I,

alongside Kelly Bradfield, provided testimony, and I also

received comment letters from other small school

superintendents.

Collaboration among superintendents, educators, parents,

and community leaders is essential for fostering a positive

educational environment. Effective communication and

receptiveness to diverse perspectives can prevent

obstacles and promote progress.

Education stands as a cornerstone for me and my family.

While the passage of Senate Bill 2254 isn't a

comprehensive solution for

improving

our

education

system, our focus should

center on initiatives that

empower

and

support

teachers and administrators

dedicated to bridging the

achievement gap for our

students.

A big thank you to all the

Mandaree School staff for your

dedication and hard work.

Representative Lisa FinleyDeVille

Pictured to your left is Lisa and

Teacher Ms. Eldora Poitra.

On May 10, 2024 was the NHSC graduation

where I was the alumni speaker. My speech

was live streamed on my fb. These speeches

still hard for me but I continued nervously and

finished. If you did not catch it on my live

stream. Here is the end of my speech.

"Nearly two years ago, I received a Native

American song titled "standing up for the

people." And that is exactly what I intend to do. I

will continue to stand up for our community, to

ensure that we are seen, heard, and respected.

Hard work, dedication, and the struggle does

pay off. Tribal colleges are the lifeline of our

communities. The opportunity is there for each

and every one of us. We just have to have the

courage to take it!

So, you may be thinking now that it’s graduation

time, “what now?”. I want you to know that your

journey does not end with personal success; it

extends to the collective uplifting of our

community. Through initiatives like advocating

for methane regulations, expanding air quality

monitoring, and championing the establishment

of the Maah Daah Hey National Monument, we

can shape a future where our voices are heard,

our lands respected, and our rights upheld.

As I look to the future, I am filled with hope and

determination. Our journey has been marked by

challenges, but it is defined by the belief that

education is not just a tool for personal

advancement, but a chance to empower our

people. There is no other place in the world that

can replace the connection that our tribal

colleges provide.

To the graduates, I say this: Your journey does

not end here; it is only just beginning. As you

navigate the path ahead, remember the lessons

of the past, the strength of your community, and

the power of education to shape a brighter

tomorrow.

Thank you and congratulations!"

West S egment News June 2024

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

Endorsement Decision - Advance Native Political Leadership | Lisa Finley-DeVille

I am excited to share with you that I have been endorsed by Advanced Native Political Leadership,

"Congratulations – on behalf of the Advance Native Political Leadership Action Fund, we

are proud to formally endorse Lisa Finley-DeVille (Mandan & Hidatsa) for North Dakota

House of Representatives District 4A."

Attached is the full Letter of Official Endorsement for your review.

Continue on next page for another article

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West S egment New s June 2024

From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

The National Tribal Toxic Council invited me to be keynote speaker at their Chemical Safety Workshop at the Sky Dancer

Casino and Lodge. Here is an overview.

I introduced myself and told my story on my advocacy work and my journey of 15 years. The focus was on flaring and

brine fluid. Here is the overview of presentation.

Fort Berthold Protectors and Water Earth Rights (POWER) Origin

Duke Oil Waste Study

Federal Methane Rules

Working toward Tribal Air Quality Monitoring

Renewable Energy

Protecting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Highlights on Advocacy

Duke Oil Waste Study:

2014 we had one of the biggest brine spills in ND of one million gallons behind Mandaree. The Duke Oil Waste Study

proved the toxic pollution that is in the brine fluid. Can go online and view study.

Methane:

2016 Trump rescinded the Obamas administrations EPA and BLM methane rules that POWER advocated for. Trump

wanted to silence us by not allowing public consultation. Biden Administration finalized EPA methane rule December

2023. BLM Methane rule was finalized March 2024. POWER was instrumental in getting both the BLM and EPA methane

rules finalized. The BLM methane rule is very similar to the 2016 rule. The EPA methane finally addresses existing

sources!

Air quality monitors:

In mid-2023 Air Monitors were installed throughout Ft. Berthold reservation. You can download justair.app to see the

results. POWER will be installing more air quality monitors on MHA over the summer and repairing or replacing the nonfunctioning monitors. We will be doing some outreach regarding additional sites for monitors in May. In addition, we plan

to do a series of presentations in June regarding the data that was collected over the past year to the college and 1-2 other

communities in Fort Berthold. We are exploring options to monitor for more than the criteria pollutants (PM, NOx, SO2,

etc.).

Protecting NEPA:

Trump administration rolled back NEPA. The NEPA is one of the only laws that ensures indigenous voices are heard

surrounding energy projects. Ft. Berthold POWER has been working with Biden administration to restore and improve

NEPA. Last week May 2024 the Biden Administration finalized the National Environmental Policy Act.

Elected to Legislature, ND District 4A:

During the 2023 legislative session I introduced three House concurrent resolution (HCR); 3027 safety corridors on state

hwys within Ft Berthold Reservation, 3028 Study spills on state hwys with in Ft. Berthold Reservation, and 3029 Air

Quality study. Which all failed.

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

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West S egment New s Jun e 2024

Emergency Medical Services Honored for Dedication

Courtesy of EMS

Jessica Spotted Horse started as an EMR driver in 2014.

She was a CHR in the community for many years prior to

taking our very first EMT class. Jessica passed her state

certification in 2015. She has worked with the service for

the nine and a half years that we have been in operation.

She is trained in active shooter response and incident

command. Jessica was the previous squad leader for four

years. She recently moved to Fargo and works at Sandford

ER as an emergency room technician. She continues to

work with us when she is available part time. Mandaree

EMS will always be grateful for all her efforts and devotion

to the community.

Josie Bingen is an RN/EMT. She started with the EMT

class we taught in 2015 and she has been with the service

since then. Josie is also a CPR and first aid instructor. She

is an instructor for the Stop the Bleed campaign. She is the

advanced life support personal. She has been an American

Red Cross volunteer for the last five years. She is a blood

drive coordinator and She is trained in active shooter

response and incident command. Josie also has training for

missing persons. Currently, Josie is continuing her

education in health care. She is an asset to the service with

her wide range of nursing skills and her dedication to the

community of Mandaree.

Abel Feltes obtained his certification at Denver Health in

2013 prior to the service starting. His parents are Benji and

Antoinette Kitagawa. He worked as an EMT for three years

and went back to Denver Health in 2017 to continue his

education. He received his Paramedic certification in 2018.

He has been a certified EMT/EMR instructor since 2019

and is currently teaching his third EMT/EMR class. Abel is

trained in active shooter response and incident command.

Abel is also an advanced life support personal. He is a

great asset to both White Shield and Mandaree

communities.

Janine Perkins has been working as an EMT with the

service since November 2017 as a first aid driver. She has

an associate degree in applied science in law enforcement

from Leech Lake Tribal College. She also graduated from

the Professional Peace Officer Academy in Hibbing, MN.

She has a background in corrections where she completed

her basic Juvenile Corrections FLETC in Artesia, NM. In

2019, she received her EMR certification and shortly after

received her EMT certification. She has completed a course

in H2S awareness. She is trained in active shooter

response and incident command. We are honored to have

her on our team. She has been very dedicated and resides

in West Segment.

Jonathan Roy began working the ambulance service

in May of 2020. He was hired as a first aid driver. He

took the EMT class through Abel in 2022 and is

currently a certified EMT. Jonathan has worked for

Wildland Fire for the last four years. He has been a

positive person, and you can count on him to have a

smile when you need one.

Jazmyn Lucio has been with the service since

December of 2021 as a first aid driver. She is currently

in the process of obtaining her EMT certification. She

has a background as a quality medical service provider

which provided home health care within the community.

She has completed a course in H2S awareness. She

has completed incident command training. Also, this

summer Jazmyn will become a certified car seat

technician. She is always willing to help when she is

available, and we appreciate her.

Shantel Fettig has been with the service since May of

2022 as a first aid driver. She has a higher education

background in the medical field and is also CNA

certified. She took an EMT course in 2022 and will be

testing for her certification within the next few months.

She is trained in active shooter response. She has

taken a course on H2S awareness. She is a valuable

member of our staff, and we are lucky to have her.

Katarina Nyberg-Luger started the service in July

2022 as an EMT. She received her EMT certification in

2021 through Bismarck State College. She has a

bachelor’s degree in biological science with a

biomedical emphasis and a minor in chemistry from

North Dakota State University. She has completed

Stop the Bleed training. She is trained in active shooter

response, and incident command training. She is a first

aid and CPR instructor for the American Heart

Association. She is currently our Squad Leader and

deals with the hard job of managing the daily issues

that come along. She is also taking classes at Minot

State University to further her healthcare career. We

are thankful for her guidance and management skills.

Manny Lucio started with our team as a first aid driver

in July of 2023. Manny has a background in corrections

where he was a corrections officer at Gerald Tex Fox

Justice Center in 2018. He started working for West

Segment Security in 2021 and Mandaree Volunteer

Fire Department in 2021. He is certified in extrication.

He is currently training for his EMT certification. This is

a hard job and sometimes very stressful. We are

grateful that he has decided to take this role in the

community of Mandaree.

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West S egm ent New s June 2024

For Your Information

Let the battle begin!

Mandaree Volunteer Dept. Calls For

Volunteers!

This spring, so far, has shown a lot of

promise and success…as seasons go.

The comfortable temperatures, the timely

rain showers, the abundant sunshine. All

these elements coming together to bring

another season of new growth to our small

piece of God’s country. The new leaves on

the trees, the lilacs blooming, the grass

Volunteers are needed to join the Mandaree

Volunteer Fire Department. You can contact

Marle Baker, Mandaree Fire Chief at (701) 4211423 or Robin Hall West Segment Security at

(701) 421-4599, for more information. Come

join our community!

growing, (which needs to be mowed), the fresh clean smell in the air.

It gives a person a good feeling to be able to experience all this

“newness” (maybe not so good if you have allergies…)!

Nonetheless, all these elements coming together as a reminder to

us of God’s gift of creation. A showcase of the beauty that is given

to us by the Creator of everything that we see and experience. If

you recall some of the words in bible scripture that say that after

creating everything in existence, God said that it was “good”. Well…

I sometimes wonder about the “intended meaning” of the word

“good”. For the most part of creation I agree with the “good”.

However, I’m just not sure about the “intended meaning” of “good”

when it applies to…dandelions! I mean, what was God the Father

Mandaree Celebration Committee

Thanks our Community for their

Support!

thinking? Hmmm, that reminds me of yet another passage in bible

On behalf of the 2024 Mandaree

Celebration Committee we want to thank

each and every one of you for your

continued support throughout this year!

dandelions to exist as a reminder to us that we are sinners. That no

Your support will help us offer the best in

our upcoming celebration! Again our 2024

Mandaree Celebration committee says

thank you to all of our supporters.

scripture that says, “who among us can know or understand the

mind of God”? We may never know why God the Father allowed

dandelions to exist. Unless, and this is just a thought, God allows

matter how pleasant and beautiful creation can be, sin is still

present. Fortunately, for us, God the Father sent His son Jesus the

Christ to us to repair the damage caused by our sin. To put us back

in the good graces with God the Father. I understand the need for

reminders in our life…but dandelions?? I just wish there weren’t so

many of them…

Deacon Dan Barone

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

New Town and Mandaree

West S egment New s Jun e 2024

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For Your Information

Summer Hours For Wolf Chief Store & More

Native Printing LLC is Open

For All Your Printing Needs

Wolf Chief Store Summer

Hours:

7:00am-10:00pm Native Enrolled Member in the Mandaree Area:

We offer the following:

Monday to Friday.

Embroidery

Sublimation

Vinyl Heat Press

DTG

Silk Screen Services

Phone: (701) 421-1027

Hay Draw Café opens 7am to Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

On Saturday and Sunday the

Wolf Chief Store opens at

10am to 6pm. Wolf Chief

Store number is (701)7593140.

2pm Monday to Friday.

Mandaree Field Clinic Hours

Hay Draw Café is closed on

weekends.

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

Lindsey Fox Sepeta will be there if you have Closed for Lunch 12pm-1pm

any questions you can call her 421-6347.

FNP Lori Jepson: is in the Mandaree Clinic on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays

Mandaree One Stop

Monday –Friday: 6am to 8pm

Mandaree One Stop is closed on Weekends.

For information you can call 759-3609

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Schedule:

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

Numbers for Your Convenience

Saturday: 7:30 pm New Town

Water Chief Hall : (701) 759-3377

Sunday: 8:30am New Town

Mandaree One Stop: (701) 759-3609

Sunday: 11:00am Mandaree

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

Mandaree Post Office Hours:

West Segment Elders Advocate Rosie Johnson: at

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

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

Saturday: 11:00am– 1:00pm

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

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

daily)

Mandaree School: 759-3311

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West Segment New s June 2024

Brunton Architects & Engineers

Submitted by Brunton Architects and Engineers

Another angle of the Mandaree community center.

Mandaree Community Center

Project Description: The newly designed community center for the West

Segment is two stories with an upper-level mezzanine. The primary

structure of the building has been designed to last for decades to come

and is comprised of steel, metal stud framing, precast concrete, cast in

place concrete, and glulam. The building envelope has been designed for

longevity and low maintenance, and consists of natural stone, metal panel,

curtain wall, EPDM roofing, and standing seam metal roofing.

The surrounding site is to include a splash pad, playground, and exterior

patio. The lower level includes an aquatic center, locker rooms, fitness

center, bowling, community room, commercial kitchen, golf simulator, E

gaming, lecture hall, gymnasium, and performance stage. The main level

includes a lobby, retail, staff spaces, security offices, concessions, food

court, recreation center, fitness studio, cardio space, meeting rooms, and

memorial patio. The mezzanine level includes administrative offices,

running track, and exterior viewing balcony. The entire facility opens

towards Eagles Nest Butte, paying tribute to the influence the butte has

had on the community of past, present, and future.

This shows the Aquatic room.

Project Update: Construction began in the Fall of 2023 and continued

through the winter months. The deep foundations required at the aquatic

center have been poured. Foundation walls continue to be constructed in

anticipation of setting precast, steel, and glulam during spring. The design

team led by Brunton Architects and the construction team led by Adolfson

& Peterson have been continually working with West Segment leadership

to bring this project to life for the betterment of the community.

Tentative Grand Opening: January 2026

In the next column they have pictures of what the community center will

look like in the top photo in the next column shows a different angle of the

Mandaree community center.

They also have other pictures for you to look at so you have an idea of

what our community center will look like inside and what they have as far

as offices and meeting rooms.

Here is the Mandaree community center gym.

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