# Published by Mandaree West Segment (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Athree_affiliated_fort_berthold%3Ae5e75dde37d8af39 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text West Segment News PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Published by Mandaree West Segment MANDAREE ND Editor: Lovina Fox 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. Page 2. 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. Page 3. West S egment New s April 2022 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. Page 4. West S egment New s April 2022 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. West S egment New s April 2022 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 Page 10. West S egment New s April 2022 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 Page 12. 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 Page 16. 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. Page 17. 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 West S egment New s April 2022 Page 18. 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 Page 19. Page 20. 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. Page 21. West S egment New s April 2022 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. Page 22. West S egment New s April 2022 For Your Information Page 23. West S egment New s April 2022 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. Page 24. 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. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Athree_affiliated_fort_berthold%3Ae5e75dde37d8af39. Public record. Not legal advice.