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PERMIT NO. 3

Volume 2 Issue 6

58757

April 2022

Fort Berthold Tribal Member Crowned

2022 Miss Denver March Pow Wow

Quotes For The Heart & Mind:

*“A peaceful heart is a reward

alone for being a good

person”.~Anonymous~

*“It’s hard to lead a cavalry

charge if you think you look

funny on a horse.” Adlai E.

Stevenson II~

*“Only one man in a thousand

is a leader of men- - the other

999 follow women.” ~Groucho

Marx~

Inside This Issue:

Page 2 : Councilwoman TurnerLone Fight Update

Page 3: Information for Elders

Page 4: Miss Denver March cont.

Pages 6 & 7: Sneak Peek Photos

of our New Mandaree School

Page 8: Easter Dinner Event

Pages 12 & 13: Mandaree School

News

Pages 16 & 17: Phone Directory

Page 23: Obituary

Mandaree has been put on the map by

some of our most talented people we

have who live right in our community.

We have Champion dancers, Champion

Cowboys, Champion ball players,

Champion Artists and Fashion Designers.

Some who are very talented in other

ways as well. Mandaree hits the map

once again as it is home to Miss Tessa

Charlene Holds The Enemy-Abbey who

was recently crowned Miss Denver

March Pow Wow 2022. Tessa is very

proud of her heritage, she is a tribal

member of the Nueta, Hidatsa, Sahnish,

Apsaalooke and Fort Peck Dakota.

Tessa is the daughter of Donovan and

Caspie Abbey, who all belong to the

Ciicga (Prairie Chicken Clan). She is the

granddaughter of Roberta Baker and Charles Moran Sr., and the great granddaughter of

Norman and Beverly Baker. Tessa was born in Crow Agency, Montana on January 15,

2005, and has lived here in Mandaree for the past seventeen years. Tessa was blessed

with two Indian names one Hidatsa name and her Apsaalooke name. Her Hidatsa name

is “Barn Swallow Woman”, given to her by her grandma Lyda Bearstail, and her

Apsaalooke name “Believes in Prayer” by her grandma Sandra Shield.

This young lady started dancing as soon as she could walk, when she was younger still

trying to find her groove in dancing in a certain category. Since she didn’t know what

category, she wanted to dance in. Her aunt, uncle and her mom would all make her a

jingle dress, fancy shawl dress and a traditional dress until she decided what category

she wanted to dance in. Once she decided she wanted to dance like her mom and that’s

where she started to dance Crow style when she first began to compete in contests.

Continue on page 4.

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West S egment New s April 2022

Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Greetings to everyone far and near.

Before I begin this update, I would like to

extend my deepest sympathy to the Pete

Hale family and relatives. I just heard the

sad news of Kyle Grady; I would like to

extend my condolences to his family and

relatives. Our prayers are with you all.

Kyle’s obituary will be in our next paper.

First of all, I would like everyone to know in our community

that Renay Brown will no longer be in transporting, or driving

people in our community to their doctor’s appointments.

Renay will be busy taking care of the grocery store. I would

like to congratulate Bruce Fox Sr., who named the grocery and dinner at the Water Chief Hall. We had a lot of activities and

mini café Wolf Chief Store, great job Bruce. I would also like to gave Easter baskets out to the kids they were gifted bikes

congratulate Tessa Holds the Enemy-Abbey who was recently

from West Segment as well. So

crowned Miss Denver March awesome way to represent our

everyone who attended ate

MHA Nation, we are all very proud of you.

good and the kids ventured

I recently attended the

out on a egg hunt. While

MHA Elders Fair in

others colored eggs, or took

Parshall.

photos with the Easter bunny

It

was

awesome to see all the

elders come together

and other activities as well.

and enjoyed the fair. I

We are in a winter storm

paused

a

watch the week of April 12–

picture with Mr. &

14. Right now we have many

to

take

Mrs. Bill Reeves our

community

elders

snowed in their homes.

from

West

Segment.

members

With snow piles up to 5

On another note, as you know we have plans underway for

feet of snow. The photo

construction in our area which I have been keeping you

was taken the first day of

updated. So far, the West Segment Master plan is now

the storm as you can see

completed by the Architect and Engineer from Brunton

bad

Architects. Construction soon to be underway for the following;

rodeo fair grounds, the community center, clinic and assistant

living building. So far everything should be on track.

Remember all this takes time and patience. I was so happy to

see the good turnout we had at our community Easter

visibility

in

directions.

all

School

closures,

no

travel

advisory.

During

this

storm the best thing to do

is stay home.

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Information For West Segment Elders

They had a nice

banner

that

welcomed all the

elders. In this

picture to your left

are some of the

elders

who

Once again, I will keep

attended the MHA

reminding you of the Elders

Elders Fair. I am

not sure who is all

Program in how we can assist

in this photo;

with your medical needs:

sitting is Tooksy

Dentures

Eagle, I don’t know

Hearing Aids

the tall man than

Rosie Johnson, Gloria Fast Dog, June Lizotte, Michaela

Glasses,

Bacon. All those who had fun and enjoyed the afternoon

Doctor appointments and Elder ramps.

in Parshall.

April is here and has brought

us a winter storm. I hope all

our elders stay warm and stay

home. This is one of the

biggest storms we’ve had in

our state.

Another service West Segment provides is light

housekeeping, such as; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and

errand runs. To qualify for these benefits, you must be of age

60 and enrolled with the tribe.

In the picture to

your left; is Rosie

White

Owl,

Veronica Serdahl

and Rayne Brown

all from our West

Segment

community

who

participated

and

attended the MHA

Elders Fair.

Please provide all your documents to me at least 7-12 days

prior for scheduling. Please be advised all checks will be

mailed out to the vendor, I will pick up the appointment

travel checks and deliver them to you.

West Segment Super Senior Casino Day is every Wednesday

remember to call in at 759-3377 to sign up or come inside

the Water Chief Hall and sign up. The bus leaves at 10am

and will leave the casino at 1pm, so you will be home by

2pm. See poster

on page 24.

The elders fair

was a hit with

many

elders

who attended as

you can see in

the photo to

your left.

Happy Birthday Wishes to our Elders for April:

Veronica Serdahl

Ethan Hall

Claryca Mandan

Donna Standish

Sheila Jenner

Clayton Danks

All elders from

our six segments

Paula Danks

attended

as

Eldora Poitra

buses

were

Clement Baker Jr.

provided

by

each segment to Happy Birthday with many blessings to you all.

drive their elders to the MHA Elders Fair that took place in Sincerely Rosie Johnson, Elders Advocate

Parshall. Some elders drove their own vehicles to the MHA

Work Number: 759-3377 ext. 226 Cell: 701-421Elders Fair.

8519.

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Tessa Holds The Enemy~Abbey Miss Denver March Continue

Photo by Caspie Holds the Enemy-Abbey

During her reign as Miss Denver March 2022, she would

When she was about nine like to encourage not only the youth but everyone to get

years old, her parents got her their education first before anything. I would encourage

first stationary dress and our people to know and understand where they come

ever since then Tessa has from their roots, and their language.

been a stationary dancer.

Today Tessa dances in the

young

ladies’

traditional

dance style, as you can see

her picture on the front page

in her regalia.

As the new 2022 Miss Denver March I will be traveling all

over this up coming pow wow season. This title isn’t just

about being a princess and wearing a pretty crown and

banner. Its about being an ambassador for my people, its

about carrying myself in a good way so the younger

generation know that when you do good things, good

When she has free time Tessa things come around for you. Being the best example, I

likes to bead, and watch can be for our younger ones.

movies with her family. “Me

and my siblings love to bug

our parents while they try to relax and watch tv. I also enjoy

doing and learning different things I know beading lets me

figure out how creative I am. Such as designs there are no

limits and there are many ways of creating different designs.

So, I would have to say my hobby is beading.”

This gal not only loves to dance pow wow style, she loves

dancing hip hop or to country music or any music in general.

Right now, I am a senior and currently homeschooled I

enrolled in Ogburn Academy based out of Ferdinanda

Beach, Florida. After I graduate from high school, I plan

on going right into college summer courses for Native

American studies at the Nueta, Hidatsa, Sahnish College

in New Town. I would like to obtain my Bachelors degree

and become a middle school teacher.

In closing, Tessa shares this, “I would like to see more of

our younger ones remember who they are and where

Tessa shares some of her happiest moments in her young life is they come from. To always know having an education is

when she is dancing, at her happiest time is when she got to such a cool thing because with that education you will

dance old style fancy for the first time at the Denver March have so much more opportunities coming to you. With

Pow wow, when she was little for her kaala (grandma) Gladys that I will say thank you in our Hidatsa language

Jefferson’s special.

(maacagiraac).”

According to Tessa the person in her life who had the most

Proud

influence on her would be her mom. “She’s such a strong

Tessa with her aunt Norma

person and always helps people even when they say they don’t

Flying Horse, whose home

need help. My mom always tries to make easier ways of doing

is

things to help people too. Both Tessa and her mom Caspie

Designer, also known as

share the love of our traditional ways of life and both love to

Red Berry Woman.

dance at celebrations.

auntie

Mandaree.

moment

Fashion

Page. 5.

West S egment New s April 2022

Around West Segment

Photo by Jamie R. Hale

Five Generational Picture

From NDRA Rodeo Team Roping Champion

To Dancing under the Stars

This

young

cowboy does it

all. Participates

in the Rodeo

and wins the

Tie

Down

Roping at the

2022

NDRA

Rodeo

in

Minot, North

Dakota.

He

roped earlier

that day and by

evening he was

dancing under

the stars with his date. Pictured is Daylon Danks and

his date Dani all set for the prom.

Big Hitters Boys Traveling Basketball Team Baller; Darren Poitra

pictured with his mom Kylee Dawes, Grandma DeAnn Driver, Great

grandma Melva Driver and great-great grandma Ina Mae Driver.

Special thank you to Jamie R. Hale for taking this wonderful five

generation picture what a treasure!

Danks Rodeo Team Results from 2022

Indian Three Irons Memorial

Submitted by Paula Danks & photos

The

Indian

Three

Irons

Memorial Team Roping was

in Laurel, Montana. It started

on

Friday

with

Daylon

winning the 11.5 Heading

side with Guy Fransau. On

Saturday Clayton placed 4th

Heading in the 6.5 and

Daylon placed 8th in 9.5 with Dawson Jackson. Dani

Fladland also placed 10th in the 9.5. On Sunday,

Megan came back high call Heading in the 7.5 but

drew a bad steer, she still placed 10th.

West S egment New s April 2022

Page 6.

Sneak Peek at the New School Gym

Photos by Colleen Halvorson

That is one amazing score board up where everyone is able to see.

Another awesome item in the new school gym is the painted picture of

the Warrior right in the center of the gym floor. The floor is so shiny and

glossy.

Not only is the gym awesome but as you can see a lot of the classrooms

are very nice as well. In the photo to your right is our Councilwoman

Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight standing in the doorway of the new

gifted and talented room. Councilwoman is also on the Mandaree School

Board as well.

Page 7.

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Sneak Peek at the New Mandaree School

Photos by Colleen Halvorson

With these photos you can tell without even going inside

the new school that it’s going to be awesome! With so much

more room. The hall ways are beautiful and the classrooms

look so nice.

All the teachers and students will for sure be all excited to

move into this beautiful new school!

This hall way has stairs

I’m not sure where the

stairs go but in our next

West Segment News we

will take more photos so

you can see first hand how

this new beautiful school

looks. Even on the outside

this school looks

awesome!

Page 8.

West Segment News April 2022

West Segment Easter Dinner

The winner for the jelly bean estimate was Mr. Greg

Sherwood, he donated his winnings back to the West

Segment Emergency closet.

Gayla Likes Eagle family won the big Easter basket.

This year was a lot of fun for the kids. On behalf of

West Segment, we would like to thank Delma Fox for

sponsoring the Easter Egg hunt for the kids. Also, a big

thank you to the West Segment employees and

volunteers who helped make baskets, those who

cooked, decorated the

hall and helped clean

The West Segment Easter dinner was a huge success it was great

to see all the community members who come out and enjoyed a

nice Easter meal. Since Covid-19 this gathering was the first social

gathering for our community. There were a lot of activities for the

kids to do. They had face painting, jelly bean guessing game

where you had to guess how many jelly beans there were in a jar.

Easter egg coloring, raw egg toss, cake walk, Easter Bunny basket

raffle.

Delma Fox family sponsored the Easter Egg hunt. One of the

highlights

of

this

Easter event was for

the kids seven years

of age and under who

all got bikes. There

was also a place set

up

where

pictures

could be taken with

the Easter bunny. In

the photo to your left,

you can see the kids

coloring their Easter

eggs.

up after everything

was done. A thank you

to

Councilwoman

Gladys Sherry TurnerLone Fight for making

sure everyone left the

building

with

something.

Pictured to your right

is a young girl who

won a cake from the

cake walk. She

also had her face

painted.

Two

cuties sit by an

Easter basket. It

was good to see

everyone having

a

time.

wonderful

Page. 9.

West S egment New s April 2022

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:

Where: East Entrance of Water

Chief Hall in Mandaree, North

Dakota

We offer the following:

Everyone is welcome to come in and get tested!

Open to Everyone!

For any questions, please call Shelby at

701.421.3461

Embroidery

Sublimation

Vinyl Heat Press

DTG

Silk Screen Services

Phone: (701) 421-1027

MHA Employment Opportunities For Mandaree: Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

CHR-Mandaree

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-time, Benefits

Pay:$DOQ

Deadline: Open until Filled

Questionnaire: Child Care

Department of Transportation:

Updated Mandaree Post Office Hours:

Monday~ Friday: 12:00~4:00pm

Saturday: 11:00~1:00pm

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Schedule:

Saturday: 7:30 pm New Town

Management: No

Sunday: 8:30am New Town

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Sunday: 11:00am Mandaree

Pay: $18.00-$21.00/hour

Deadline: April 29, 2022

Good Road Recovery Center:

House Manager x2

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $DOQ

Questionnaire: Vulnerable Adult

Solid Waste: Transfer Tech

Management: No

Mandaree Fitness Center Hours As of

March 7th

Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday: 7:00am-8:00pm

Thursday & Friday: 7:00am10:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm

-10:00pm

Gym membership is free

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $17.00/hour

Deadline: April 22, 2022

If you have any questions you may contact

the Fitness Director Santos at 421-0322

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For Your Information

To Grow in the Spirit of God

The daily practice of making Jesus present in

every moment of our day helps make Jesus our best

friend. As Jesus truly becomes our best friend, we ask

him to give us the knowledge of God’s will for us. We

ask for the Grace and power to do his will. In letting

God be present in our lives we become more aware of

God in our daily life which allows us to be able to

admit our faults and want to make amends to others,

to take ownership of our mistakes. When we can

admit to ourselves the truth of ourselves, then we can

turn it all over to God.

Belief in God allows us to take this journey of

self-examination which leads to growth spiritually. As

we become more God-centered rather than selfcentered our despair turns to hope. Our focus is more

on God and less upon ourselves. Our faith becomes

stronger, and we become happier in God’s love. This

is true nature, to live in God’s love.

Now is the time for all to start a

spiritual practice that helps us grow as

we seek to live a good life, a life to see

good days. “Whoever exalts himself

shall be humbled and whoever humbles

himself shall be exalted.” (Luke 14:11)

What does it mean to surrender to God?

It takes humility, which means we keep

the reverence of God before our eyes.

To grow in our spirituality, we must

surrender to the will of God. Growth

will happen when we are able to admit

our faults and to be able to admit when things are just beyond our

control. The things we have lost control of are the things we try to

control more.

How do we come to believe in God? Seeing is believing, and

personal testimony from others helps us see. But Jesus says

blessed are those who do not see but believe! (Jn 20:29)

Have a great day with Jesus Christ.

If we want to grow spiritually, we must turn our problems

By Deacon James Baker

over to God. It takes practice to let go and let God. When we

St.Antony’s Catholic Church New Town, ND

identify a problem to turn over to God, we begin to see the

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Mandaree, ND

difference between our will and God’s will. With our will, we find

frustration when things don’t go as planned. We need to

West Segment Emergency Closet

remember that when we pray, God is not Burger King. We don’t

always get it our way!

Needs Donations

We also need to always be on guard and aware of our

actions. We need to make Jesus present in our thoughts,

especially when we look at ourselves. In Matthew, Jesus asks, how

can you judge your brother when you can’t even see the log in

your own eye? (Mt 7:3-5) Remember, Jesus is never the voice that

condemns us or accuses us. Jesus said, when quoting the prophet

Isaiah, I came to heal the brokenhearted and set the captive free.

(Is 61:1, Lk 4:18) As a Catholic, when I look at myself and can

admit where I have separated myself from God, I can go to

confession and be forgiven and be united with God once again.

Admitting my sins to another person and God brings healing. We

can always ask God to remove the defects in our character – we

are not perfect.

When we take a daily reflection of our actions, there might

be people who we have harmed. We must be willing to make

amends to them. Remember, in the prayer “The Our Father,” we

ask to be forgiven by God in the way we forgive others. God is

asking us to be willing to make amends. The action of making

amends, the action of admitting to another that I’m sorry for

hurting you, brings healing. We must be at least willing to make West Segment is accepting nonperishable food items

amends for all the wrongs we have done to others unless when to

and toiletries for our emergency closet. You can drop

do so would re-injure them. To admit to ourselves that our actions

may have disturbed another person helps us more quickly admit off at a box set up in the reception office at the Water

when we are in the wrong.

Chief hall.

Page 11.

West S egment New s April 2022

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College News

Submitted by Dr. Connie King Gottschall, Vice President of Student Services

1) We are now accepting applications for our Summer

2022 and Fall 2022 semesters! Summer Applications will

be accepted until April 30th with documents due no later

than May 10th. Fall applications will be accepted until July

8) 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 website; www.nhsc.edu/

jobs to apply.

30th with documents due no later than August 10th .

A. Native American Studies Instructor

2) Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Student of the Year

B. Computer Science Instructor

– Patricia Dubois. She’s won a $1,200 scholarship from the

C. Engineering Instructor

American Indian College Fund for this prestigious award.

E. Information Technology Assistant

3) Congratulations to Irene Hale for being awarded the

F. Network Administrator

2022 Coca-Cola scholarship through American Indian

College Fund.

4) Our NHSC Recruitment team will be attending a few

College and Career Fairs in the upcoming weeks. Do you

want the Recruitment team to attend an event that you

are hosting? Contact our Director of Admissions and

G. Director of Sponsored Program

H. Tutor (English, Math, Science, Psychology and/or

Computers)

I. NEH Rescue Intern

9. We have openings for our NAS and NACTEP cohorts for

Recruitment to set something up –

our upcoming semester. Both cohorts are available for

admissions@nhsc.edua.

students that are registered for the Spring semester. For

a. April 7th at UTTC Spring Festival from 3:00pm-5:00pm

b. April 26th – Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and

Career Fair – Virtual Attendance – 8:30am-4:30pm

5) What’s happening at NHSC? Check out a few of our

upcoming events happening during March –

additional

information

on

each

cohort,

go

to

www.nhsc.edu/students/student-cohorts

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.

a. Lunch and Learn – Drug Awareness – April 5th –12pm

Contact Kyle early to sign with us and apply for your

in the Student Success Center

tuition waiver.

b. Distress Fest – Main Lobby – April 20th – 12pm

a. Men’s Basketball

6) Join us on May 13th to celebrate our Spring graduates.

b. Women’s Basketball

Graduation will be held at the Interpretive Center

Amphitheater @ 10am.

7) 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.

c. Golf

West Segment News April 2022

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Mandaree School News

Submitted by Mrs. Bluestone, Supt. Mandaree School

April 20th: Spring Title I Review at 5pm in the new gym. Meeting and box

supper.

April 29th: Regular School Day

For the month of May: Date to be determined Employee Appreciation Dinner

in the old gym at 6pm.

May 7th: Prom

May 9 or 10: Spring Concert ** Date and Time to be finalized

May 12: Academic and Athletic Awards Banquet at 6 pm in the old gym.

May 18: Kindergarten graduation at 2pm

May 19: 8th grade transition to High School Ceremony at 2pm

Congratulations to Class of 2022 Valediction-Pretty Star Woman Beston

Congratulations to Class of 2022 Salutatorian-Ashlyn Grady

Class of 2022: Gradation Date: May 21, 2022

Motto: “Tell everybody I’m on my way and I’m loving every step I take”

Quote from “Brother Bear”

Theme: Dripping with Gold

Colors: Gold, White, Burgundy, Black

Flowers: White Rose & Lily

West Segment News April 2022

Page 13.

Mandaree School News

Ashlyn Grady is the daughter of Dovonna and

Kyle Grady who reside here in our West

Segment community. Her siblings are

Ashton, Aspen, Kyle Jr., Kenyon and Ky.

Her grandparents on her mother’s side are

Rita Elk Eagle and Gordon Condon. On her

father’s side; Eldora Poitra and the late

Robert Grady.

Ashlyn was given the Indian name “Stands

with the Star Nation Woman” by her

grandmother Margie Loud Hawk from

Cheyenne River during the Sundance.

Mandaree Lady Warriors Ashlyn Grady is pictured at the

United Tribes College where she signed her letter of intent

to play basketball at the United Tribes Technical College.

Here she is with her parents; her mother, DaVonna and her

dad Kyle Grady as they witnessed her signing.

Ashlyn comes from a family raised on their

values and her traditions and teachings

especially from her grandmothers Rita and

Eldora.

She is an enrolled member of the MHA

Nation on her father’s side and on her

mother’s side she is Cheyenne River Sioux.

Ashlyn is currently a senior at Mandaree

School and plans on attending United Tribes

Technical College this fall in Bismarck, North

Dakota.

In her class of 2022 Ashlyn Grady is the

Salutatorian. She will graduate from her

Class of 2022 on May 21st.

Their class motto: “Tell everybody I’m on my

way and I’m loving every step I take”. Quote

from Brother Bear.

On behalf of West Segment, we wish Ashlyn

the best as she walks into a new journey of

her life. Good luck at United Tribes!! We will

be rooting for you. Our deepest sympathy

goes out to Ashlyn and her family on the

Here is a picture of some of her family members who made it to her

recent loss of her dad Kyle Grady.

signing at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck.

Page 14.

West Segment News April 2022

Updated West Segment Staff & Security Schedule

West Segment News April 2022

Page 15.

Vehicle Crushing Clean up Project Has Started

West Segment transportation will assist the

Vehicle Crushing Cleanup project removing all

non-working vehicles.

This project will start on Friday, April 1st and

end on June 1st, 2022.

All West Segment Residents who want vehicles

removed will be paid $125.00 per vehicle.

Contact Gus at (715) 338-4937 for more

information. Keep in mind, Gus will give you a

slip, and please do not lose this slip. You need to

go to the West Segment office and give your slip

to Bernadine Fredericks Mendez. From there

West Segment will pay cash to the owner who brings in their slips. Remember, if you do not have

your slip, then no cash payment will be made without it.

Vehicles need to have a tag if you want them removed and crushed. Please contact Michaela Bacon

at (701) 421-1365 to receive tags.

This includes all of our West Segment community. Letters will be sent out to Mandaree in town

residents.

We want our community of Mandaree

to look nice when we have visitors

travel through here. Having junk

vehicles in our yard or parked in our

parking lots its an eye sore for our

visitors to see.

We need your participation in order

for us to get this done and be

successful

community.

in

cleaning

up

our

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West Segment News April 2022

Local & Surrounding Area Directory

Mandaree Boys & Girls Club Branch Manager: Olivia: 759-3049

NHSC Mandaree Community Liaison: Frances Buff White: 759-3545

Mandaree Catholic Church Father Roger Synek: 759-3412 or Mandaree Water Treatment Plant: 759-3160 or Fax: 759-3199

627-4423

Mandaree Non-Emergency: Antoinette Kitagawa: 421-1361 or 421Mandaree Clinic: 759-3422 Fax: 759-3209

1357

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

Emergency or Ambulance: 911

Mandaree Elder’s Meal Site: 759-3092

Mandaree TAT Solid Waste Transfer Station: 759-3641

Head Cook: Pamela Fox– 421-3118

Transfer Station Supervisor: Parker Gwin: 701-421-7940

Assistant Cook: Teressa Fox

Transfer Station Hours: M-F 7am-6pm

Delivery/Helper: Brad Howe: 421-5705

Saturday: 8am-4:30 pm

Monica Nagel Henry: Helper/transporter

Sunday: Closed.

Mandaree Elders Program: 753-3092

New Town Solid Waste Director Kanzen Johnson: 627-2034

Elder’s Care: Nina Finley Newman: 753-3092

New Town Tribal Office: 627-4781

Aging Services: Director: Polly Chase: 421-0905

New Town Elbowoods Health Center: 627-4701

Aging Services Main Office New Town: 627-4913

New Town Diabetes Program: 627-7969

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

New Town Tribal Enrollment office: 627-4238

Native Printing LLC: Jody

nativeprinting_nf@yahoo.com

Brieck:

421-1027

Email: New Town Tribal Security: 627-0686

Mandaree Fire Chief: Marle Baker: 759-3124 or cell: 421-1423

Little Plume Head Teacher 1: 759-3369

Mandaree Post Office: 759-3370

Mandaree Roads Dept: 759-3420

New Town Animal Control: 627-2654

Delia Baker: 421-5214

Travis McCabe: 421-3095

New Town Circle of Life Director: Nellie Boyd: 627-4700 Fax: 421-4105

Daniel Hall Sr.: 421-5683

TAT Fitness Recreational Specialist: Tia Mandan: 421-0239 or

tiamandan@mhanation.com

Tony IU: 421-2710

New Town Boys & Girls Club: 627-4415

Aaron Yellow Wolf: 421-6136

Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Mandaree One Stop: 759-3609

TAT CHR Main Office in New Town: 627-4240

Mandaree School Numbers:

TAT Utilities: 627-5291

Bus Garage: 759-3395

TAT Mortgage Program: 627-2560

Business Office: 759-3120

Game Warden: Bradfield Sage: 421-6977

Main School Office: 759-3311

Beuford Joe: 421-1233

Mandaree MHA DOT Dispatch Operations: 759-3576

TAT Police Dept: 627-3617 or 1-800-952-7923

Motor Carriers:

Interim Chief Of Police: Marty Foote: 627-3605

Matthew Yellow Wolf: 421-8676

New Town Tribal Court: 627-4803 Fax: 627-4602

Michael Blacksmith: 421-5651

Tex Fox Justice Center: 627-3500

Ricardo Villagrana: 421-9121

McKenzie County Sheriff: 444-3654

Denver Spotted Bear: 421-3124

* North Dakota Travel Information service dial 511. When dialing out

of North Dakota for weather /road conditions you can dial: 1-866-696

-3511.

Thomas Fredericks: 421-3064

Jocko Frank: (701) 550-6797

Rylan Howling Wolf: (701) 805-5628

Dane Fox: 421-1695

* Please read: Some numbers have changed some removed. Some

of the names changed. Please post this so you can find what

numbers you need. Thank you for being a good reader.

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West Segment News April 2022

West Segment Employee Directory

Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight: 421-9820

Executive Admin. Assistant: Jodi Finley: 421-2011

New Town Office Admin. Assistant: Florene Halvorson:421-1017

Colleen Halvorson:421-8971. Office: 627-8202

CEO West Segment: Regina Yeahquo: 421-4611 or 627-8186

Mandaree Elders Building Custodian: Ken White Lightening:

ext.213.

West Segment Elders Advocate: Rosie Johnson: 759-3377 ext.

226. or her cell: 421-8519

West Segment Education Director: Bernadine (Fredericks)

Mendez: Office: 701-759-3377 Ext. 229. My Cell: 421.5687

CO-CEO West Segment: Bernadine Fredericks Mendez: Office: 701- IT Specialist: Aaron Abbey: 421-5076

759-3377 Ext. 229 Cell: 421-5687

West Segment Transportation Specialist: Curtis Hall Sr.: 421-7907

Water Chief Hall Receptionist: 759-3377 ext. 206

West Segment Transportation Receptionist: Michaela Bacon:

Loretta Lone Bear Cell: 421-5510

Office: 759-3766 or her cell: 421-1365.

West Segment Program Analysts': Ted Lone Fight III: 421-2481

West Segment Fitness Center:

West Segment Security Director: James Johnson: 421-9732

Director: Santos Casarez 421.0322

Security Receptionist: Rhonda Hall: 421-0547

Admin. Assist.– Cody Spotted Bear

Security Officers:

Fitness Tech: Dana Sam: 421-1050

Robin Hall: 421-4599

Benner White Owl: 421-3122

West Segment Events Department:

6347

Steven Good Bird: 421-4573

Language Specialist: Lila Gwin 421.6605

Frank Bear Claw: 421-0700

Martha Bird Bear

Tiffany Hall: 421-4548

Mary Yellow Wolf—Gachupin

West Segment Curfew Guards:

Land & Livestock Supervisor: Megan Danks

Layne Dupris: 421-2564

Land & Livestock receptionist: 759-3978

Amber Black Hawk: 421-7036

Minot Outreach Specialist: Dusty (Brugh Jackson): {701] 421–

4266 Fax: 701-839-0835

Hidatsa Housing Director: Shanna Fox: 421-6205

Hidatsa Housing Secretary: Losa Iu: 759-3399

Time & Attendance: 759-3377 Ext. 203:

Supervisor: Hailey Abbey: 421-7819

Sunshine Halvorson: 421-9127

Colleen Halvorson: 421-8971

West Segment Maintenance Specialist: Sam White Owl: 421-2605

Lindsey Fox Sepeta: 421-

Bismarck Outreach Specialist: Leah Black Hawk: Office:

701.751.1481. Fax: 701.751.1489

Assistant : Sharron Lone Fight: 751.0456

Fargo Outreach Specialist Jolene Gonzales: 421-6200

Fargo Outreach: 701-478-6811

Fax: 701-478-6818

TERO Information person: Carson Hood

Main Number: 759-3377 Ext. 209 & 219

West Segment Facebook page:

Jordan Mann: 421-9214

LeeAnna Nation: 421-1868 or

Receptionist: Michaela Bacon: 421-1365

West Segment News Editor: Lovina Fox: lovinafox@mhanation.com

West Segment Maintenance On-Call Schedule on Page 19:

West Segment News Assistant: LeeAnna Nation: 421-1868

West Segment CARE Recovery Center Point of Contact:

Tiffany Hunts Along: 421-3736

West Segment Health Director: Cathy Lone Fight: 421-5525 or 2427

*Keep in mind some cell numbers are not listed because they are

personal cell numbers and not tribal cell phones. Some workers

have been changed so please keep this information handy when

you need numbers for West Segment. Most numbers here use

area code 701 when calling long distance.

Health Aid: Myra Red Stone: 421-0574

Thank you for being a good reader.

CARE Custodian/Night Watchmen: Zehuman Chazieman: 421-5343

West Segment Health Dept: 759-3377 ext. 203

West Segment Community Health Driver:

West Segment Custodian Supervisor: Rosie White Owl: 421-9450

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In the Event of Power Failure

FBIR Warming Shelters for Winter Storm

New Town

1. Northern Lights Wellness Center

Physical Address: 710 East Avenue, New Town, Nd

POC: Building Main Phone: 701.627.3456 (24/7 Security)

Security Shift Cell: 701-421-8005 or Nathaniel Mayer: 701-421-8219

2. New Town High School

Physical Address: 300 Eagle Drive New Town, ND

POC: Marc Bluestone: 701-421-0865

Four Bears

New Thomas Johnny Bird Memorial Building

Physical Address: Chief Dragswolf Village, New Town, ND

POC: Building Main Phone: 701-627-8300 (24/7 Security)

Mandaree:

Emergency Response Center (Fire and EMS Station)

Physical Address: 6 1st Ave. North East Ridge Road, Mandaree, ND

POC: Marle Baker: 701-421-1423

Twin Buttes:

Twin Buttes Community Center/Fitness Recreation Center

Physical Address: 691 80 J Ave. NW Halliday, ND

POC: Morley Spotted Bear: 701-220-1182

White Shield:

Public Safety Building

Physical Address: 401 Son of the Star Ave. White Shield, ND

Building Main Phone: 701-743.4000

POC: Cody White Bear: 701-421-5899 or David Blacksmith: 701-421-6507

Parshall:

Red Hall

Physical Address: 315 2nd St. Northwest Parshall, ND

POC: Building Main Phone: 701-862-3841 (24/7 Security)

MHA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

West S egment New s April 2022

For Your Information

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West S egm ent New s April 2022

Winter Storm Called Snowmaggedon 2022

For many of us

who have lived in

North Dakota all

our lives know

that having a

storm in April is

not unusual. It

happens

from

time to time. The

generation

we

have now haven’t

seen what our

generation has

seen as far as

storms like this.

My front door I can’t open it drifts are about 5

According

to

feet high.

sources the last

bad storm we had in our area in North Dakota was in 1966. I

believe this storm takes the cake, this winter storm will be one we

won’t forget. People who have social media are able to see what’s

going on in other areas. There are those who don’t have social

media, I listened to a live feed from the Watford City Police

Department. Office Jensen was on live and warning people to

stay home. He said the roads are still bad with snow drifts about 3

1/2 to 4 feet high in places and in some places higher because the

snow is still coming down. He mentioned road conditions in town

weren’t good they are still snow and ice. Some roads were

plowed in Watford City for the first responders even then the

roads may get covered again. Anyone who has social media will

see how much snow we have received. For those who don’t have

social media, I took some photos around my own home so you can

see for yourselves how bad this snow storm is. I can’t even open

up my front door it is completely covered up with a huge snow More snow is predicted. There is no sense in shoveling

drift. The drifts around my home are at least 4 to 5 feet high. I can the snow as new snow will only cover it. I wanted to

imagine what other homes look like in our area as well. I know show a before and after picture so you can see how

I’m not the only one snowed in their homes. With the recent much snow we got. The first photo was taken when it

report from Officer Jensen he stated, all roads are closed with first started to snow. The second photo was taken on

snow drifts are 2 to 3 feet on some roads there is a no travel Thursday, April 14. I just wanted to show everyone this

advisory with more snow on the way.

storm is bad all away around us. Many people are

Today is Thursday, and I am still snowed in at my home thank snowed in their homes like me. The snow is deep all

goodness I can work from here and still get this paper off today around my home and our road way is blocked. There

were many community members who posted their

through emailing.

pictures of how much snow was around their homes

I recently spoke with Bob, one of the printers from Northwest on social media as well. Our community had a

Publishing he mentioned the roads are still closed in the city of misfortune, a loss of a community member due to his

Minot. Since it’s snowing out I don’t think the road ways will be health. Thank goodness Dr. Benj Kitagawa was on hand

open any time soon. So West Segment News may be delayed this there was only so much he could do. The family is very

month due to weather conditions. We all have to take precautions grateful for his assistance. Our deepest sympathy to his

this winter storm is no joke, mother nature is very serious, North mother, Eldora, his wife, Dovonna, and their children

Dakota made national news with the seriousness of this winter and the rest of his family.

storm.

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April is Stress Awareness Month

April 7th, 2021|Daily Life

•

Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since

1992, but this year it seems particularly important.

Avoid getting anxious about situations that you

cannot change.

Take control of your reactions and focus your mind on

Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to

deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy

and positive life.

•

What does stress mean to you?

• Develop a vision for healthy living, wellness, and

We all experience stress – yet we may experience it in very

different ways. Because of this, there is no single definition for

stress, but the most common explanation is a physical, mental,

or emotional strain or tension.

Stress is a reaction to a situation where a person feels anxious

or threatened. Learning healthy ways to cope and getting the

proper care and support can help reduce stressful feelings and

symptoms.

personal growth, and set realistic goals to help you

Common reactions to a stressful event can include:

• Disbelief, shock and numbness

• Feeling sad, frustrated and helpless

• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions

• Headaches, back pains and stomach problems

• Smoking or the use of alcohol or drugs

*Affecting more than just your mind

something that makes you feel calm and in control.

realize your vision.

* Healthy ways for coping with your stress

Here are some basic ideas to help you cope with stress:

• Take care of yourself – eat healthy, exercise regularly,

get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break if you feel

stressed.

• Share your problems and how you are feeling and

coping with a family member, friend, doctor, pastor or

counselor.

• Avoid drugs and alcohol. These can create additional

problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.

Long-term stress can prove to be more than just a mental issue.

From headaches to stomach disorders to depression – even • Recognize when you need more help – know when to

very serious issues like stroke and heart disease can come as a talk to a psychologist, social worker or counselor if

result of stress.

things continue.

When you are placed in a stressful situation, specific stress

hormones rush into your bloodstream leading to an increase in Potentially the most valuable takeaway here is knowing

heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels. This is helpful in

emergency situations, but having this “rush” for extended how to talk to others about your stress. This goes both

periods of time can be dangerous and make you susceptible to ways, as you need to know how to discuss your problems

the issues mentioned previously.

with others as well as talk to anyone that comes to you

Learn to overcome issues you cannot change

with their issues.

Sometimes the stress in our lives is not something we have the

Original post:

power to change. Try to:

•

Recognize when you don’t have control, and let it go.

By Pam Meyer is the Wellness Director, BLC-Wahpeton.

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For Your Information

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Obituary

James "Pete" Hale, 65, New Town, died Monday, April 4, 2022, in a Minot

hospital.

Celebration of Life/Memorial Service: Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the

Bill Hale, Sr. residence (9882 25th St NW - New Town)

Following Pete's wishes cremation has taken place.

A friend to many. An open hand to the broken. A loving father. A dedicated Papa.

James “Pete” Hale, 65, New Town, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, in the

arms of his children. James Peter Hale (Holy/Sacred Leaf) "Mira’aba Xuba’a" was

born on September 22, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Millard and Irene

(Bluestone) Hale. He was raised on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, until

attending boarding school from a young age. He graduated in 1976 from St. Mary’s

High School in New England, where he was a standout athlete in football,

basketball, and track. During his younger years, he enjoyed Rodeo as a steer wrestler. He also traveled the country playing

basketball with many close friends for several years.

Pete was blessed with five children, three born from his seventeen-year marriage to his high school sweetheart. His

children were the most important thing in the world, but his grandchildren were the air he breathed, filling his heart with

new life. Through the years, Pete lived and worked in several places throughout western North Dakota and the United

States. From oil rigs to the Buffalo Project, to truck driving, to finally landing at Thunder Butte Petroleum Services, inc. Pete

embodied the definition of a hardworking man. He was also so proud to serve his community as the Mandaree Tribal

Council Representative for several years.

Pete was a talented fisherman and enjoyed hunting, golfing, and pontooning with his family and friends. He was an

excellent cook and loved listening and dancing to his favorite country music. It wasn’t uncommon to find Pete visiting the

local YMCA to “have a good sweat”. He had a traveler’s heart, always on the go, meeting new friends along the way, lending

a hand to anyone that asked or needed help, even if it meant that he went without. Pete cherished his family and his

grandchildren and was well-loved until the very end. He will be truly missed.

Pete is survived by his children, Sheyenne Griswold (Bill), Sierra Almogela (Justin), Samuel Hale (Sara), Jace Burr (Emma);

and Tuesday Church (Johnathan), father, Bill Hale Sr.; sister, Diana Hale; brothers, Bill Hale Jr. (Crystal), Neal Hale (Kim),

Tom Hale (Jodi), Shanon Hale, Dustin Hale, Jay Hale, Elmer Four Dance, Scott Wilson, Victor Shivone, Eric White, Russell

Denny, Ernie Holds the Enemy, Mike Tveter, Fred Baker, Paige Baker, Gerard Baker, and Pastor Cary Enno; eleven

grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his paternal

grandparents, Pete and Maggie (Baker) Hale; maternal grandparents, Tom and Margaret (Young Bird) Bluestone; mother,

Irene Hale; brother, Adrian Hale; and sister, Lorrie Sherman.

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Our deepest sympathy and

prayers to the family and

relatives of James Pete Hale

and most recently the Kyle

Grady family and relatives

on the loss of your beloved

ones. Prayers of comfort

for each and every one of

you. Also sending our

condolences to other family and relatives who

have lost loved one from other segments.

From Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone

Fight and Personnel.

West S egment New s April 2022

Community Announcements

•

•

•

Just a reminder Renay Brown is no longer

transporting people to their doctor’s

appointments.

Reminder if you want your car crushed

please contact Gus at (715) 338-4937 for

more information.

To get your vehicle tagged that you want

removed or crushed contact Michaela

Bacon at (701)0421-1365.

West Segment Super Senior’s

Casino Day Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday

West

Segment

will depart from

the Water Chief

Hall at 10am. The

bus will leave the

casino at 1pm

and return back to Mandaree by

2pm. Elders can come in the

Water Chief Hall to sign up, or

call 759-3377 the Tuesday

before to

reserve

seating on

the bus.

Happy Birthday Wishes to Our Elders!!

Veronica Serdahl

Ethan Hall

Claryca Mandan

Donna Standish

Sheila Jenner

Clayton Danks

Eldora Poitra

Paula Danks

Clement Baker Jr.

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

was not done intentionally.