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WHITE SHIELD

SUMMER 2024 ISSUE | VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 4

Councilman

Fred Fox’s

Greetings

Hello Community Members,

Friends and Relatives:

The summer has blown by with a blink of eye and fall

season is upon all of us. The community has had one of the

busiest summers that I can remember. We had a fun filled

Community 4th of July event, the Arikara Celebration was a

success and had some great weather along with the annual

Ree Ranch Rodeo.

The Segment had a great turnout for the end of summer

Employee Appreciation Day which everyone had enjoyed.

We hadn’t had one for the past few years since covid, so it

was nice to enjoy the day with everyone.

We had (3) Grand Opening events for the White Shield

Community. We had the Old Scouts Veteran’s Memorial

building, the Men’s Sober Lodge and the Old #8 Diner.

The Veteran’s building is one of the only Veterans Center on

the Reservation. We have the MHA Veterans Building that

serves the entire Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. The

Old Scouts Veteran’s Memorial building will be the home

to Young Hawk/Elmer Bear Post #253, Lady Auxiliary Post

#253, Old Scouts Society, Dead Grass Society and all the

Veterans that served our Country. Having a building for

the Veterans, Auxiliary, and Society’s for all their events is

something that we only could imagine. The building had

been requested by Post #253 and the Auxiliary. Not only

did they request it, but they designed the entire building,

my hat goes off to all of them for their hard work.

The “White Horse in Lead” Men’s Sober Lodge in the

community of White Shield was named after the Late Elmer

Wells Jr. The sober lodge will help so many of our Tribal

Enrolled men in the community and Reservation. Today we

are the only segment to have both a Men and Women Sober

Lodge.

The Old #8 Diner was the latest Grand Opening and

having a restaurant has been wanted by several community

members and Elders. This is needed to capitalize on so

many activities in the White Shield Community. The

restaurant will pay for itself with revenue made from sales

throughout the year and it is fully staffed.

I wanted to go over the housing inventory for the White

Shield Community. There is always a housing shortage

throughout the area, for our community members and

professionals, such as nurses, doctors, law enforcement,

and teachers. Since 2014 the East Segment Office has built

and purchased (64) homes/duplexes. We currently have

(6) Townhomes and (4) scattered stick-built homes being

constructed, which would bring the total to 74 homes.

We have also built (3) apartment buildings which is a

total of 41units. This would be a total of 115 units (homes/

apartments), which housed 115 families (single or multifamily). On the average, we are building 11.5 homes per

year. There are several different housing programs. The

one that always housed community members is the Fort

Berthold Housing Authority. Throughout the years, the

homes have become dilapidated and old. The program

has lost funding over the years HUD and other resources.

So, the Tribe has been the main rental housing program

on Fort Berthold. However, the MHA Nation has had a

successful Mortgage Program that funds itself over the past

10 years.

I also want to highlight a little bit on the road development

in White Shield. In 2020, 12 miles of BIA 18 Loop was

reclaimed and paved. In July, BIA 1 was selected to be

reclaimed and paved. We will be looking to get the project

started spring of 2025. We want to get a lot of the inner

community taken care of with next year’s budget.

Lastly, I wanted to touch a bit on the Tribal Investments

with the People’s Fund, Tribal JTAC, Education Fund,

and Economic Fund. The Tribal Education, Economic and

Tribal JTAC are invested in Goldman Sachs. They have

been invested since 2017 and have made a profit $71.3

million from the interest. The People’s fund has a total of

$861,774,000. Over the years we have been building the

People’s Fund and other funds since 2012. The People’s

Fund has been in Bureau of Trust Fund Management and

over the years has paid out $132 million in interest back

to the fund. We have understood that the interest rate

fluctuates with Treasury bonds from 2%-4% interest. We

wanted to get higher returns for the People with part of

the Fund. So, the Tribe has elected to become an equity

investor in TWG. By taking out the $250 million and

investing it in TWG, the Fund has the potential returns

that would increase the fund to $1.9 billion after 10 years.

Electing to leave it in BTFA the fund would increase to $1.2

billion. We believe over the length of time the People’s Fund

would grow at a faster rate. As always there’s always risks

in the market and in Treasury Bonds being called back. We

will continue to always look out for the Funds and do what’s

in the best interest for the People. TWG is a diversified

financial service holding company with estimated 2024

net earnings exceeding $4.5 billion and estimated value of

$32 billion. The Company organizes its holding into five

business groups including:

insurance companies in the property & casualty, life

& annuity, health, and specialty sectors with over $57

billion of assets in 2022.

• Finance & Corporate Lending, a proprietary,

diversified portfolio of private loans.

• Merchant Banking, a proprietary portfolio of direct

(private) equity investments, including the Sports,

Entertainment and Media group.

With that said, I would like to wish everyone a safe

fall season and our students a successful school year.

Take care and God Bless.

• Guggenheim Investments, an investment manager

with over $375 billion of assets under supervision.

• Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking

firm.

• Group 1001 Insurance, a group of nine A-rated

White Shield East Segment Representative

MHA Nation Executive Secretary

Statement from MHA

Nation Chairman Fox

MHA Times - Contributing Writer

September 11, 2024

9:27 am

On behalf of the Tribal Business Council

(TBC) and as Chairman and designated

spokesperson for the MHA Nation, I’m

providing a statement and brief report

of a recent investment and partnership

made by our Nation. The Tribal Business

Council is moving $250 million from

the BTFA in order to diversify the MHA

Nation’s assets and earn more revenue

in a higher yielding investment. The

$250 million was used to purchase an

equity interest in a diversified holding

company and will remain an asset of the

People’s Fund. It is not being spent on a

casino or used in any way other than as

an investment that is expected to gain

substantially more earnings to the MHA

Nation than what it would otherwise earn

if it remained with the BTFA.

BACKGROUND

For more than 10 years, the MHA Nation

has invested available revenue earned

from our successful energy program. Year

by year, most of the funds targeted for

investment have been placed in the People’s

Fund, with a smaller portion placed in

private investment firms such as Vanguard,

Payden & Rygel, and Goldman Sachs. The

Peoples Fund account is managed by the

Bureau of Trust Funds Administration

(BTFA), a federal agency formerly known

as OTFM, with a beginning balance of

$100 million. Going back to September of

2014, that fund balance was approximately

$290 million. Since its inception, the

interest earned by the People’s Fund has

been used to fund a singular purpose: one

annual distribution amount to membership

(approximate cost of $17.5 million). The

principal amount, including annual

deposits, is not used for any other tribal

operating expenditure.

The revenues the MHA Nation first placed

in commercial investments were deposited

with two separate firms prior to 2014, with

a total amount at or near $100 million.

Those private investment funds were later

consolidated under one firm, Goldman

Sachs, and have remained that way to

present.

Since November of 2014, with the

support of the Tribal Business Council,

my administration steadily built these

two investment accounts to more than

$1.1 billion; with over $860 million in

the Peoples Fund and over $250 million

invested with Goldman Sachs. By managing

our annual budgets year after year, we

have been able to provide additional

revenue to increase our investment

portfolio. But accomplishing this has also

been very challenging in light of our tribal

nation’s tremendous reservation-wide

infrastructure, new programs, and business

development for the past nine years.

These include new schools, community

centers, healthcare facilities, housing, road

construction, drug treatment programs/

centers, and health insurance coverage

for membership; just to name a few.

Furthermore, we had to contend with a

world-wide pandemic and a very volatile oil

market.

DILEMMA

Although our Nation has done a good job

of placing and building our investment

funds and portfolios, relying on BTFA

management of our funds has serious

issues. By policy, the federal government

may only invest tribal funds in very limited

investment options such as government

treasury bills, etc. This has caused low

returns and interest gains on our People’s

Fund. Historically and presently, BTFA has

earned our nation’s investment funds an

annual income yield of about 3% (2.89%

recently). Combining this low return with

a national inflation rate of 2% or higher,

means the value of our investment funds

has had very poor and insignificant growth

with BTFA! BTFA-managed returns also

lack in comparison to the average gain

of 7.5% on our private placement with

Goldman Sachs. Plain and simple, when

invested with the federal government, we

struggle to “make our money work for us!”

STRATEGY

record and holdings in financial services,

insurance, corporate finance and private

investment businesses. A portion of the

investment has a guaranteed 8% return

(which is in and of itself higher than the

investments with the BTFA) and has

the potential to realize returns of 15% to

20% or more. We believe this is a sound

opportunity for our Nation to increase

the value of our People’s Fund as well as

improve the financial capacity for continued

economic development by our MHA Nation.

Simply put, we think our investment and

partnership represents an opportunity to

enhance and significantly grow our portfolio

so as to profoundly benefit the MHA Nation

and its people. In fact, it is our belief that

the People’s Fund will grow faster and

stronger because the investment is expected

to provide much higher returns than the low

returns provided by BTFA and its restrictive

policies that are plaguing tribal nations

who invest with them! We believe that

this opportunity represents the strongest

investment opportunity to properly meet

our strategy of improving the balance of our

investment funds.

In the investment world, it is extremely

important to have a balanced portfolio for

effective wealth management. Although

investment strategy as well as returns

may vary for investment firms who are

successful, an optimal balance of risk and

return is usually the preferred means in

achieving significant gains. With expert

management, it is not uncommon for some

to achieve annual returns of 20% or greater.

But high returns usually include higher

risks, so it would not be prudent or wise

to invest 100% of an investment portfolio

in a high risk/high return portfolio either,

even if the prospect of gains can be very

substantial.

The best strategy for investment lies

with a balanced portfolio of investment

options; combining low, medium, and high

prospective risk and return. In layman’s

terms, spread the money strategically,

to achieve greater return while not

overstepping the boundaries of reasonable

risk.

It must be clearly understood that without

the TBC placing new deposits year after

year in the People’s Fund, the fund would

have had significantly less growth, earning

an average of 3% per year by BTFA. The

time has now come to strategize for a

greater return on our investment funds by

taking proactive steps to increase the funds

by choice of more prudent management

options. Leaving more than 80% of the

People’s Fund with BTFA at a net gain of

1% over inflation is NOT IN THE BEST

INTEREST of our MHA Nation and its

membership. It is time to fix the lingering

problem of dismal returns by reducing that

80% portion to something more reasonable

and conducive to reasonable returns.

Our own financial analysts have shown that

moving $250 million of the $860 million

in the People’s Fund to this investment

position can dramatically increase returns

and if the investment goals are realized,

provide an additional $700 million to the

People’s Fund and our Nation over the

next 10 years, in comparison to leaving

the entire $860 million at BTFA and its

diminutive returns.

FINAL SUMMARY

After serving nearly 10 years as Chairman

of our Nation and with the support of the

majority of our TBC and people, it has

always been my administration’s objective

to continuously build the balance of the

People’s Fund to what it is today, evidenced

by our frequent contributions to the fund,

NEW INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP

Our investment is in a diversified and

well-managed company with a long track

year after year! Without that objective,

the People’s Fund balance would be less

than half of what it is today, due to the

severely low returns that the BTFA provides

annually. In addition to the significant

infrastructure and program development

that our Nation has accomplished and

enjoyed, just as important is the need to

build for the future of our great Nation, and

the generations to come!

Placement of our hard-earned tribal

revenue in investment options outside of

BTFA is not a new idea or proposal. It

actually began prior to my administration,

e.g. with private investment firms such

as Vanguard and Payden & Rygel. In

these partnerships and with our current

investment strategy, we are now taking

a bold position to increase investment

returns to the People’s Fund so that we can

better provide better subsequent benefits

to the people of our membership and MHA

Nation!

I am providing this overview and statement

to reassure our membership that the

TBC is making sound and sometimes

difficult decisions to continue to enhance

our Nation’s investment and financial

capabilities. This is necessary to counter

the typical and deliberate dissemination

of misinformation by some groups and

individuals who are perpetuating their own

personal agendas for their own benefit,

political or otherwise.

For those of the majority of our

membership who are reasonably minded,

I strongly encourage you to keep the faith

in an administration that continues to

accomplish dependable and significant

development for our communities and

reservation. We have come a long way, and

it is best to encourage each other to figure

out ways to unite for our best interest, and

not be swayed by those who only commit to

divisiveness, negativity, and empty rhetoric.

MHA Nation hosts

grand opening of

new Emergency

Operations Center

By Corbin Warnock

KX News | 2024-06-07

NEW TOWN, ND ( KXNET ) — One tribe was

celebrating the grand opening of their new emergency

services building.

The celebration kicked off with a prayer, ribbon

cuttings, colors, and distinguished guest speaker

remarks in the command room.

They have a shelter room which is called the

command center with walls built out of concrete.

Inside that room, they have a safe room that fits the

criteria set by the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA).

Together, the rooms fit more than 200 people,

keeping everyone safe from tornadoes and natural

disasters.

MHA Nation cuts ribbon at new emergency services

building

The emergency operations center helps with manmade and natural disasters and recovery efforts

following the FEMA natural response framework.

Also, They have a fire management team that fights

grass and forest fires.

Fire management officer Marle Baker shares what

this new space means to him.

“Our old space is probably about the size of this

room. Now we have all have individual offices with

dedicated storage areas, equipment we can work

on out of the cold. It is an exciting time for us,” said

Marle Baker, the fire management officer.

It cost $24.6 million to complete this project.

Baker says they are hoping this becomes a regional

training facility for all emergency responders and a

response center.

Strong Hearts Tour comes to

White Shield

Litefoot, actor, director, rap artist

and entrepreneur, visited White

Shield today on his Strong Hearts

Tour. He discussed one of his latest

projects, a short film titled Strong

Hearts: An Indigenous Love Letter

to My Sons.

Councilman Fox presented him

with a blanket that represents the

story of when Bloody Knife was

killed at The Battle of Little Big

Horn and his horse made its way

and returned home solo.

Community members enjoyed

Litefoot’s message of self love,

hope, family and the importance of

learning our history and where we

come from.

Welcome to the new Veteran’s Memorial Building

BY TYSON MATTHEWS

Tyson@nordaknorth.com

Old Scouts Veteran’s Memorial

Building in White Shield finally

opened its door to the

public Wednesday afternoon.

After a blessing of the building

by Austin Gillette and an opening

prayer by Wayne Flute, Fred Fox

cut the Grand Opening ribbon.

After the ribbon cutting, the

community members were invited

to come in and peek at

the beautiful new building. The

sunlight was beaming through the

translucent ceiling casting

soft light throughout the room.

There was a performance with

drumming and singing of the

Veteran’s Service Song.

“This building has been in the

works for quite some time, and

there are a lot of people to

thank,” Councilman Fred Fox said.

Star Quilts were presented to

tribe members that served in the

different branches. Shannon Fox

held both the U.S. Ree Scouts

Department of Dakota and the

Merchant Marines quilts, Austin

Gillette was presented the Coast

Guard and Marines quilts, Ken

Deane had the Navy quilt, and

Forrest Two Crow held the Army

quilt. Pearl Ross had the Air Force

quilt.

“We as a nation, Indian people,

serve more than any other race

per person per population,” North

Segment Council person Monica

Mayer said. “That’s outstanding.”

After the speakers, the group

enjoyed a steak lunch provided by

Woodstone builders and DSGW

Architects.

Photo Credit: Karen Lone Fight

Grand Opening of “White Horse In The Lead”

Men’s Sober Living Lodge

IN HONOR OF THE LATE ELMER WELLS, JR.

July 10, 2024

White Shield Stampede

Photo Credit: Karen Lone Fight

Ree Ranch - White Shield, ND

July 14, 2024

White Shield hosts 2024 Arikara Celebration

BY ETHYN WILLIAMS-CALVERT

ethyn@nordaknorth.com

White Shield hosted their annual

Arikara Celebration this past

weekend, July 11-14, with four days

of excitement and community.

Hundreds of individuals from 58

different tribes came together for

a weekend of singing, dancing and

celebration of the beautiful culture

the tribes share.

Central to the celebration, both

geographically and symbolically,

were the multiple grand marches

the tribes performed throughout the

weekend.

419 members of the 58 tribes entered

the center arbor in full regalia five

separate times throughout the event,

giving everyone who traveled for this

annual festival plenty of chances

to take in the magnificent display

the members of the tribes put on in

celebration of their culture.

Photo Credit: Karen Lone Fight

White Shield Farmers Market

HAPPY SEPTEMBER TAT

FROM: THE WELLNESS &

SUSTAINABILITY DEPT.

A MAJOR Thank you for your

continued support of the New

White Shield Farmers Market

The countdown begins...

the next big date to look out/

prepare for is:

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH

11AM-2PM

The Wellness & Sustainability

Dept. is collaborating with

Arikara Fit and Rec during the:

Arikara Fit and Rec Open Mens

& Women's Bball Classic

We will be located outdoors

at the Sports Complex

underneath the big circus tent

(located across the Ralph Wells

Community Center)

A special thank you to our

rockstar vendors!! New and

returning, it is so amazing to see

talent and support amongst us

all. Supporting small businesses,

artisans, entrepreneurs, bakers,

passionate local growers,

etc., is something we are very

passionate about so if you are

a VENDOR wanting to join in on

the fun & opportunity, don't be

shy! and contact:

Director

Lloree Two Crow

L.twocrow@mhanation.com

Project Coordinator

Angelica Roman

aroman@mhanation.com

Make sure you send us your

business name, and a few pics

to be featured on our

Vendor Spotlights

The next Big One: White Shield

Farmers Market is in 13 days!

Fresh produce, Fresh food,

artisan products, best locally

made homemade & canned

goods, baked goods, fashion

attire, music & more!

VENDOR SPOTS AVAILABLE!

NO VENDOR FEE

BRING YOUR DISPLAY/TABLEs

PROVIDED

USMC Silent Drill

Platoon and Drum &

Bugle Corps to perform

at 4-Bears Casino

by: Sarah Kolberg

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Updated: Aug 21, 2024

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The

U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team

and their Drum and Bugle Corps

are set to return to MHA Nation

for two special performances on

Monday, August 26th, at 11 a.m.

and 6 p.m. This event promises

to be a remarkable display of

precision, discipline, and military

expertise.

For those unfamiliar with the

Silent Drill Team, the experience is

nothing short of awe-inspiring. The

precision and hard training that go

into their performance are evident

in every move.

“It’s something that nobody should

miss,” explains MHA Chairman

Mark Fox. “The precision, the

discipline, the expertise, the hard

training that goes into doing what

they do. It’s amazing, everything.

You have thousands and thousands

of school children in there, and

when they were asked, of course

being silent, you could have heard

a pin drop. I’ve never been in that

many kids in one building, in one

room, and not a word, not nothing.

They were just really fixed on it.”

regards to what they do there, and how

they perform for the community, for

us. To be a part of that process, I’ll hold

dear to my heart in regards to just the

sacrifices, the time, and the training,

and having the opportunity and the

honor of serving there. To be a part of

the Silent Drill Team was an honor, and

to bring that back to my hometown is

something truly remarkable.

This year’s event will be even more

special, as it includes the full BCD

(Battle Color Detachment) — featuring

not only the Silent Drill Platoon and the

Marine Corps Color Guard, but also the

Commandant’s Drum and Bugle Corps.

“They’re the only ones who can do what

they do,” Baker added. “To bring this

opportunity to our hometown, to our

community, is something that’s a very

remarkable process to be a part of.”

With its powerful combination of

military precision and community

spirit, the upcoming performance by

the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team

is set to be an unforgettable event for

MHA Nation.

Photo Credit: Cody White Bear

MHA Nation has a deep history of

honoring military service, and this

event is particularly meaningful to the

community.

“Native Americans serve in the military

at a higher ratio than any other

ethnicity or race in the United States,”

an organizer adds, “and especially so at

MHA.”

“This is a way of showing respect to

those who serve and our veterans.” said

Fox.

The event also holds personal

significance for those involved in

bringing it to MHA Nation.

“Just the amount of time it takes,”

recalls Specialist Kelly Baker. “The

drill, the training is something that’s

unquestionably, undeniably, the most,

I would say, complicated process in

More pictures from the 2024 Silent Drill Event submitted by: Karen Lone Fight

In Memory of

watermelon and pickles. She always liked

to dress up and kept a very clean home.

She liked her black hills gold and turquoise

jewelry.

In Memory of

She was a very humble and faithful lady

who always prayed when she was awake

until she went to bed. She always welcomed

anyone in her home, her door was open

to anyone. Loretta was a favorite auntie to

many. She taught her children to always

respect their elders and to feed visitors and

give them coffee.

Loretta lived a very hard life and never let

it get her down. She always stayed strong

with the help of the Lord and Savior.

She was a member of the Twin Buttes

Congregational Church.

ROY PACKINEAU

Nov 16, 1964 - June 27, 2024

Roy Neil Packineau was born November 16,

1964, in Garrison, to Tracy Packineau Sr. and

Annette (Bird Bear) Packineau. He was raised

in White Shield, in a tall, white house in the

long coulee south of White Shield. His dad

passed away while he was young and he was

raised by his stepdad, Edwin Benson. Roy

graduated from White Shield High School

and entered the United States Army. He was

medically discharged after an accident while he

was home on leave.

Roy continued his education in Box Elder,

Utah, where he received multiple training

certificates as a heavy equipment operator. He

worked for Kennecott Copper Mine in Utah

for many years. During this time, he was once

married to Judy Picard.

He later met Jacqueline Holona and they were

married in New Mexico. They returned to

North Dakota in 2002 where Roy worked at

the ANG-Dakota Gasification Plant in Beulah.

They lived in Twin Buttes and Bismarck before

settling in Parshall. Roy helped Jackie raise

her grandchildren, Tsosie and Naveah. Jackie

passed away in April 2023. In November 2023,

Roy married Ina Mae Rodriguez and they made

their home in Mandan.

Roy loved being surrounded by his extended

family and had a special way of calming fussy

babies. Roy was an avid mechanic and was

always tinkering with cars; he ran a towing

company for a while. Roy loved hunting and

fishing and collected guns and knives. He also

liked “plinking” (target practice) in his spare

time.

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, while visiting

South Dakota, Roy Niel Packineau began his

journey to the happy hunting grounds as he

entered the spirit world. May he rest in eternal

peace.

He is survived by his wife, Ina Mae Packineau;

brothers, Clement (Donia) Packineau of

Bismarck, Max Packineau of Australia,

Guy Packineau of Grand Forks, and Gerald

Packineau of Bismarck; sisters, Nora Packineau

of New Town and Sara (Fernando) Gutierrez

of Bismarck; stepchildren, Luca Rodriguez,

Cody Ray Rodriguez, Clifford Standing Bear Jr

and Angela Perona; mother-in-law, Genevieve

Thunder Hawk; and many grandchildren,

nieces, nephews, and extended family

members.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

Tracy Packineau and Annette Benson; paternal

grandparents, David and Elizabeth Packineau;

maternal grandparents, Solomon and D

Sara Bird Bear; wife, Jacqueline Packineau;

brothers, Tracy Packineau Jr; sisters, Elise

Packineau and infant twins; stepfather, Edwin

Benson; and many other family members.

LORETTA EAGLE

Loretta loved spending time visiting her

brothers and sister and family all over Ft.

Berthold. She will be missed by her many

Friends, Acquaintances, and Relatives.

Have a good Journey.

Will be greeted by:

Feb 9,1933 - June 30, 2024

Sons – James Jacobs, Eugene Mosey Jacobs

Jr., Darrell Jacobs

On February 9, 1933, Loretta Eagle was

born at home in Elbowoods, ND to Martina

Eagle. She attended school and graduated

from Elbowoods School where she was

crowned homecoming queen in her senior

year.

Grandchildren – Shawn Jacobs, Deon

Jacobs, Courtney Bracklin, William Jacobs,

JC Meyers, Nevada Blu Meyers

Loretta was adopted by her Grandmother

Annie Crows Heart Eagle and Grandfather

James Eagle and later moved up to the

Twin Buttes area during the flood of the

Garrison Dam. James and Annie raised

Loretta and her brother Virgil Eagle during

the Relocation Act. Loretta was adopted

into the Waterbuster Clan by Edith Crows

Heart/Likes Eagle. She was taught her

Hidatsa language by her mother Annie

Eagle. Loretta took care of her Mother

Annie until the time of her death

Brothers – Vernon Whitney, Fred Smith,

Evan Smith, Richard Ross, Charles Ross,

Roy Crows Heart, Richard Crows Heart

Mothers – Annie Eagle, Martina Ross

Father – James Eagle

Sister – Mary Alice Wells

Niece - Annie Cayla Eagle

And many other Relatives we might have

forgotten.

ASHLY NICOLE

MARSETTE

Aug 7, 1993 - July 27, 2024

Ashly was born in Savannah, Georgia on

August 7, 1993, to Ellen Robinson and Scott

Marsette. As a kid she was a very energetic

and happy. Ashly loved to sing Karaoke

and play tag football with her cousins and

friends. Ashly was a real girly girl and loved

to dress up for glamour shots. Ashly was

very funny and adventurous. Ashly had

wanted to move away from Georgia, she

told everyone when she was younger she

was going to get out of Georgia no matter

what and she did ` She set her goals high

and didn’t back down, she was always very

strong willed.

Ashly moved to North Dakota in between

2012 – 2013. She was surprised how

much family she had here in ND. Ashly

and Bennett Everett had their first child,

Eighlan “Trucks” Clair Everett, February

23, 2015. She named him after our mom,

Ellen and our brother David Allen. A year

later she had her second child, Bennett

Clair Everett III August 27th 2016. Then

Maddlynn Everett was born May 28,2019

and Vivian Everett June 29th 2020. Ashly

loved her babies. She was a loving mom.

Her and her babies would love to go fishing

together. Ashly loved life. Kindness was her

weakness. Ashly had a big heart but she

also wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. She

loved hard and fought just as hard for what

she believed in. She was always helping

someone even if they didn’t ask for her help.

Ashly just knew.

Loretta married Eugene Jacobs and lived

in Honolulu, Hawaii as he was stationed at

the Naval Base. She gave birth to her first

child Bill Jacobs in Hawaii. After 2 years

of service, they returned to Twin Buttes.

Loretta and Eugene went on to have 7 more

children: Jim, Marilyn, Sharon, Eugene

(Mosey), Darrell, Tammy and Tim. After

many years this ended in divorce. Later

She and her companion Gus Gegelman and

Anita was born. Gus passed away. Later

years she married Reuben Entze and they

both raised grandson, Deon.

She was a homemaker most of her life. She

worked at the Great Plains Gasification

Plant. While married to Reuben they

owned and managed The Halliday Motel.

Loretta had a love for horses as she had

a pinto horse in her younger years. Once

Her Brothers Richard and Roy Crows Heart

sneakily put her on broncs. They dared

her to ride a bronc at a rodeo. No one told

her Mother and Father. When the rodeo

announcer said her name and she rode

the bronc out is when they found out she

had been riding broncs. In 2021, Marvin

Driver recognized Loretta as one of the few

Ft. Berthold Woman Bronc Riders at his

annual rodeo.

Ashley is preceded in death by twin sister,

Erica Lee, her mother Ellen Robinson, her

maternal grandparents Lucky and Mary

Robinson. Paternal grandparents Matthew

and Marion, uncles and aunts.

She will be deeply missed by her children,

Eighlan “Trucks”, Bennett “Weebles”,

Maddlynn “Brodie” and Vivian “Buggs,

Father, Scott Marsette, Sister Katelyn

(Russ), Niece Ann and all her family and

friends.

She enjoyed playing bingo, having her

casino time, attending pow wows and

community events with her friends and

family. She enjoyed listening to her oldtime country music and old gospel hymns.

She loved to watch her game shows, the

Lifetime movie channel and rodeos.

Loretta enjoyed baking homemade bread

and was well known for her famous

pies. She enjoyed canning jellies, beets,

In Memory of

DONOVAN ANDRE

KNIGHT

July 8, 1970 - Aug 6, 2024

Donovan Andre Knight passed away in his

home in Hazen of natural causes on August

4, 2024.

I guess the best part of this is he is not going

through the pain and suffering I watched

him endure anymore. Now he can rest.

He is preceded in death by his mother,

Kandee. He is survived by his father, Jule

(Jane), a brother, Heath and a nephew,

Nicholas.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has

taken place and no services will be held.

Arrangements are conducted by Barbot

Funeral Home, Beulah and Hazen.

In Memory of

she always made sure to take good care of

them, no matter what.

ALEXIA DE LA CERDA

Lexi was also extremely creative and artful.

A wonder with makeup, Lexi loved trying

and creating new styles, each more beautiful

than the last. At one point, Lexi thought of

going into cosmetology school, before she

found her true passion in teaching. She

loved coloring and drawing as well. She

would regularly be coloring or drawing

pictures as a pastime and leisurely activity.

Her beauty and style in her art forms were

of unmatched quality.

Lexi loved playing video games with her

boys, going out to movies, going to the

Discovery Center in Minot, singing and

dancing (especially to Selena Quintanilla),

watching the show F.R.I.E.N.D.S., and

of course, going shopping. Lexi loved the

camera as well, and took pictures of any

events to save as memories. She also loved

going to the ND State Fair to ride rides

with her boys and her siblings. One year,

she even got her younger brother, Antonio,

to ride the drop zone with her for his first

time, and sat next to him holding his arm

when he got terrified of the height as it

lifted.

Aug 11, 1993 - Aug 9, 2024

Alexia Marie De La Cerda was born on

August 11, 1993, to Jeanette Sanderson

and Elias De La Cerda, on the Minot Air

Force Base. When she was three, the family

moved down to San Angelo, Texas. When

she moved back up to North Dakota, she

attended school in Parshall, and later

graduated from New Town in 2011. She

worked at the 4 Bears Casino, where she

met the father of her children, Joseph

Mountain Jr., in 2011. Together, they had

two handsome boys, Kaleb, born in 2012,

and Luca, born in 2018. She ended up

moving to White Shield and made a life for

herself there. While working at the C-Store,

Lexi began volunteering at the Head Start

in 2018, beginning her career as a teacher.

Shortly after, in 2019, she began doing

college courses to acquire her degree in

teaching. She was deeply passionate about

her job and always referred to her students

as her “babies.” Alexia passed away on

August 9, 2024, in her home.

Lexi loved watching the NFL, and rooted

for her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.

If you ever called her during a game, you

knew she would be yelling and screaming

at her tv, coaching her favorite team from

hundreds of miles away. Lexi was a loving

and dedicated mother, sister, and daughter,

a devoted teacher, and a warm and

nurturing soul. She loved spending time

with her boys and her family, making jokes,

sharing stories, and laughing like crazy. She

will be dearly missed by all whose lives she

touched.

Lexi’s passion for her job knew no bounds.

She loved all her students and always

showed it in her work. She would change

up the artwork in the room for holidays and

seasons. Her inspiration from her students

also showed in the new projects she would

come up with for them. They loved their

Teacher Lexi, and she loved each and

every one of them as if they were her own

children. She had an undeniable passion,

and she will be sorely missed as a teacher.

The oldest of her siblings, Lexi was very

protective of them all, unless she was

pranking them. She would regularly employ

help from her classmates to deal with any

bullies that her siblings went through.

When she switched to New Town, she even

talked to her class and had them watch over

her siblings as much as they could, cause

she couldn’t be there. As kids, Lexi and her

siblings would regularly play games outside,

ride bikes, or play board games together.

When her little sister was born, she

promised to help take care of and protect

her. When her youngest brother was born,

she was thrilled and couldn’t wait to meet

him.

Alexia is survived by her parents, Jeanette

Malnourie (Vincent) of Minot and Elias

De La Cerda (Samantha) of New Town;

siblings, Antonio Malnourie (Julian),

Izabeija De La Cerda, and Vincent

Malnourie Jr., all of Minot, Taylen Thomas

White Owl-De La Cerda of New Town; the

father of her children, Joseph Mountain

Jr., her boys, Kaleb Mountain and Luca

Mountain, all of White Shield; great-uncle,

Robert Sanderson (Lynn) of Minot; aunt,

Aggie Vondall of New Town; uncle, Anthony

Vondall of Oregon; uncle, Ronald Allen

Sanderson (Kim) of Parshall; aunt, Lynette

Sanderson (Jim) of Belcourt; aunt, Myra

Martinez and, uncle, Leeroy De La Cerda

of San Angelo; grandparents Homero De

La Cerda and Josefina De La Cerda of

San Angelo; as well as numerous cousins,

nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather,

Ronald Lee Sanderson; grandmother, Ethel

Marie Sanderson Bearstail Young Bear;

her great-grandparents, Jose and Delfina

Lopez; grandfather, Wilson White Owl;

her aunt, Maria Diaz; great-uncle, Duane

Sanderson; great-aunt, Dorothy Baade; and

nephew, Jacob Hunter Malnourie.

Lexi was a guide to all her siblings. She

was always there for her family whenever

they needed her advice or even if they just

needed to talk. As a mother to her boys,

Lexi was extremely devoted to them. She

loved, guided, nurtured, and helped them.

She saw the boys as her greatest gift, and

In Memory of

RAYMOND GRADY

Jan 12, 1959 - Aug 15, 2024

Our beloved father, brother, grandfather,

and uncle went home to be with the Lord on

August 15, 2024. He was sixty-five years old.

He was a member of the Low Cap clan of the

Hidatsa and a child of the Flint Knife clan.

Raymond was born on January 12, 1959, in

St. Louis, Missouri to Julia Bluestone and

Harry Grady. Raymond came from a family

of six: three brothers and three sisters.

He lived and grew up in White Shield and

Bluestone Village. While growing up, he

helped his Grandma and Grandpa Bluestone

with their ranch for many years. He also

helped with the garden and took care of their

animals.

While attending high school at St. Mary’s

High School at New England, ND, he was the

kicker on their state playoff football team in

1976. He graduated from White Shield High

School in 1978. He enjoyed playing football

and basketball.

After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army

with his good friend Russell Charging. He

completed basic training and advanced

training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as

a Construction Equipment Repairer. He was

stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington and

in Germany. He spent three years and eight

months in the U.S. Army and received an

Honorable Discharge in 1982.

After his discharge, he moved back to White

Shield. He earned a Liberal Arts Degree from

the Fort Berthold Community College. In

1988, his life changed in a wonderful way.

He became a father. He had two children

Natasha and Jolene. He was an active parent

to his children. He attended their events

and constantly checked on their progress

in school. He was very proud when they

graduated high school. He held big parties

for them!

Raymond had a knack for technology.

This helped him get a job as a Computer

Technician for the White Shield Schools.

He worked there for thirty-two years and

retired in 2023. At his retirement, he was a

Data Entry Technician. Throughout many

of those years, he coached tee ball, softball,

baseball, and basketball. Raymond’s love for

the students and children in the community

kept him active and involved at the school

until his retirement.

He enjoyed the annual coaching matchups

between his White Shield Warriors versus

his brother Arnie’s New Town Eagles, and

his nephew Kyle’s Mandaree Warriors. These

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wins would result in annual bragging rights

on who was the best “coach” in the family!

Win, lose, or draw, he loved to coach against

his brother and nephew.

In Memory of

her parents, infant twins, maternal

grandparents, John and Sarah (Hopkins)

Wilkinson, paternal grandparents, Mauricio

and Antonis (Valencia) Morningstar, and

beloved bird Kiwi.

Active pallbearers include Charles

Chapin, Isaac Hale, Bronson Flynn, Gary

Snow, Spencer Wilkinson Jr, and Aaron

Morningstar, while honorary pallbearers

include Terri and Rodney Aldrich, Barri

Lynn Ross, June Lizotte, Amy Solis and

family, Elaine Good Voice Elk, Carmelia

“Cissy” Snow, Nicole and Lynn Bruce,

Pansy Goodall, Spencer and Kay Wilkinson,

Fred and Marie Baker, Phyllis Lone Fight,

Kermit Heart, Sue Hall, Bill Hale Sr Family,

Tom and Jodi Hale Tara Daleness and

family, Jim and Roseanne Johnson, Pastor

Carry & Carol and the Enno boys, Jack and

Karen Smith, Kaye Gudbranson, Kenneth

and Becky Haugsdal, Connie GotshellFrankenberry, Dianne Primeaux, Marc

Bluestone and family, Mary Seda, Paige

Brown, A special thanks goes out to Dr.

Monica Mayer, the Roger Maris Cancer

Care Center, the Fargo Sanford Health

Hospice floor and nurses, Rose Davis,

Georgia Foote, Dr. Mahendra Gupta, and

NHSC College Community. Bill and the girls

also want to thank Crystal’s many friends

and family.

Raymond, his Charging brothers (Russell

and Stanley), and brother Arnie were die

hard North Dakota State University Bison

football team fans. Russell’s dad played

for the Bison in the 1950s and Raymond’s

high school football coach played on an

NDSU National Championship team. They

have cheered for the Bison for decades. His

favorite pro team was the Kansas City Chiefs.

Although he had major health problems

from his 40’s until the time of his death, he

lived life to its fullest. He enjoyed going to

pow-wows and to Minot and Bismarck to

shop, eat, and see movies. Over the years,

he served on several Arikara Celebrations

including being their President and Flag

Bearer. He attended many veteran activities.

He was proud to have had the opportunity

to serve his country. He was very proud and

happy to take part in the American Legion

Posts that he was a part of.

In 2009, he became a “Papa.” By becoming

a grandfather, he believed that his life was

complete. His children and grandchildren

were the spark of his life. He loved being

a father and grandfather. He was proud of

them. He enjoyed traveling with them and

watching them grow up. He spoiled them

with gifts and trips. His grandson Mackenzie

was his partner in crime over the past twelve

years. Rarely did you see Raymond without

Mackenzie. Along with being a proud

parent and grandparent, he had a special

relationship with his son-in-law Percy Chase.

He gave advice and encouraging words to

Percy on being a great dad.

Raymond enjoyed visiting friends and

relatives. Throughout the summer, he loved

to plan family get togethers. He loved to

grill. He even enjoyed teaching his sons

and son-in-law about grilling. He had the

best speaker system on Sesame Street. He

was well known for playing his rock and

roll and later his special hip hop music for

his neighbors. He loved mowing lawns for

community members and family.

Whenever there was a family activity, he

showed up and brought food to help with

the event. He was a friend to many people.

He was a father figure to many of his nieces

and nephews. He had a quiet personality

and those that were around him knew that

he had a genuine connection with them. He

loved to tease. If someone got a nickname

from him, you knew there was a special place

in his heart for them.

Raymond will be missed greatly.

Raymond is survived by his children/family:

Daughters: Natasha Chase (Percy), Bismarck

and Jolene Hall, New Town. Son: Robert

Grady Sr. Grandchildren: MacKenzie Ray

Woundedface, Julia A’marie Woundedface,

Amina Carle’ Chase, Wakeen Chaske Iron,

and Alaya Lamae Ugalde. Sisters: Christine

Bluestone, rural Parshall and Josie Costanza,

Omaha, NE; Brother: Arnold Grady (Leizel),

rural Parshall. Many Nieces and Nephews;

and Aunties’ Ella Mae (Bluestone) Baker,

Bismarck, and Phyllis (Bluestone) Wells

(Steve), Bismarck.

Raymond was preceded in death by his

parents, maternal grandparents’ Tom &

Margaret Bluestone, paternal grandparents’

Charles Grady Sr. & Jessie Ward, brothers

Myron L. Grady, Robert Grady, twin brother,

sisters Janet Grady-Slind, Elan Cunningham,

Corrine Grant, Helen Grant, Margaret

Grady, and son Kyle Grady Sr.

CRYSTAL HALE

July 13, 1962 - Aug 30, 2024

“Flashing Moon Woman”

sápat raaWIšičiiwaakau’ páh

Crystal Maureen Morningstar Hale

“Flashing Moon Woman” sápat

raaWIšičiiwaakau’ páh was born in Los

Angeles, California, on July 13, 1962,

to Maurice and Bernice (Wilkinson)

Morningstar. She grew up in the Bay Area,

and in 1978, she relocated to New Town,

North Dakota, where she met Lyle Smith.

Crystal and Lyle welcomed their daughter,

Davina Nicole, on June 11, 1980.

CLARINE PACKINEAU

Aug 31, 2024

Clarine Packineau, 73, Rapid City, SD,

passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at

her home.

Family and Friends Gathering: Wednesday,

September 4, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at

Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall

Wake: Wednesday, September 4, 2024,

beginning at 5 p.m. at Ralph Wells

Community Center, White Shield

Funeral: Thursday, September 5, 2024, at

10 a.m. at Ralph Wells Community Center,

White Shield

In her late 20s, while babysitting, Crystal

met her soulmate, Millard Hale, Jr. They

exchanged vows on April 21, 1991, at the

Gospel Tabernacle in New Town. Their

family grew with the birth of Laurice

Victoria on April 16, 1996, followed by baby

Irene Louise on January 18, 1999. Crystal

and Millard made their home in New Town,

where they dedicated themselves to raising

their family.

Senior Pallbearer: Chester Mandan

Crystal was a hard worker and held various

jobs in addition to being a stay-at-home

mom. Her most cherished role was being

a mom and supporting her children’s

activities. She was devoted to her family and

was particularly protective of her daughters.

Crystal enjoyed decorating for holidays and

birthdays and valued the time spent with

her family and friends. She had a big heart

for children and loved cuddling babies. One

of her favorite memories is when her first

granddaughter, Aubrey Bernice, was born.

On Friday, August 30, 2024, surrounded

by her family, Crystal began her journey

to the spirit world at the age of 62. She

was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a

generous grandmother, a kind sister, and

a favorite aunt. Her contagious smile and

compassionate heart will be greatly missed.

Crystal is survived by her husband, Bill

Hale, Jr.; daughters, Davina Yandell (Paul),

Laurice Morningstar (Natelie), and Irene

Hale; granddaughter, Aubrey Bruhn; stepchildren, Jordan Fox, Robin Fox, and Kody

Fox; adopted son, Bruce Freeman; bonus

children, Renatta Agneau (Denaye) and

Aaron Morningstar; sisters, Denise Hurteau

(Charlie) and Dawn Erickson (Chad);

brothers, Maury Morningstar, Tony “Stan”

Morningstar, Erik Morningstar (Rebecca),

Jason Morningstar, Michael Morningstar,

and Victor Morningstar; numerous nieces

and nephews; and pets, Emma and Buster.

Crystal was preceded in death by

In Memory of

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Field Supervisor - White Shield

CHR - White Shield

Location:

White Shield, ND

Location:

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Management:

Description:

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Description:

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Pay:

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Pay:

$20.00-$23.00/hour

Deadline:

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Phone: (701) 627-8113

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applications.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are only accepting

applications via email.

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Sports Section

S U M M E R 2 02 4

White Shield Lady Warrior Volleyball ‘24-’25

SEPTEMBER

Thur 9/5

Home

Alexander

JH 5pm JV 6pm V 7pm

Tues 9/10

Home

New Town

JH 4pm JV 5pm V 6pm

Wed 9/11

Home

Standing Rock

JH 4pm JV 5pm

Tue 9/17

Home

Trenton

JH 4pm JV 5pm V 6pm

Tue 9/24

Away

Parshall

JH 4pm JV 5pm V 6pm

Mandaree

JV 5pm V 6pm

Thur 9/26 Away

OCTOBER

Tue 10/1

Home

NSP

JH 5pm JV 6pm V 7pm

Fri 10/4

Away

Standing Rock

JH 4pm JV 5pm Frshn 6pm

Tue 10/8

Home

Mandaree

JH 4pm JV 5pm V 6pm

Wed 10/16 Away

W.T.C.

JH 4pm JV 5pm V 6pm

Mon 10/21 Home

W.T.C.

JH 4pm JV 5pm V 6pm

TBA

Garrison

White Shield High School Cross-Country Meet Schedule 2024

D AT E

L O C AT I O N

TIME

Fri 9/6

Williston Chamberlin Invite - Williston Municipal Golf Course

9:00 am

Fri 9/13

Beulah/Hazen Invite - Black Sands Golf Course

11:00 am

Tue 9/17

Southern McLean Invite - Painted Woods Golf Course

2:00 pm

Sat 9/21

Standing Rock Legends - Prairie Knights Casino/Marina

TBA

Mon 9/30

Central McLean Invite - Westridge Golf Course

3:30 pm

Sat 10/5

Rugby Booster Club Invite - Rugby Golf Course

11:00 am

Sat 10/12

Class B West Regionals - Stanley Prairie Rose Golf Course

1:00 pm

Fri 10/25

Class B State - Jamestown Parkhurst Campground

3:00pm

Old #8 Diner Grand Opening

Operated by:

Sahnish Development Authority

Monday, Sept 9th, 2024

Diner Number: 701-743-4728

Recipe Corner

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Pot Roast

Speech/Language - Gross Motor - Fine Motor – Cognitive - Behavioral

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What We Offer

*Home visits

*Hearing Screens

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Resource Material

Incentives

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Partners out of

state

*Financial

Assistance for out

of state referrals in

regard to a

disability.

Contact:

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1 (3 pound) chuck roast

½ (12 ounce) jar pepperoncini

½ (12 ounce) jar pepperoncini juice

½ cup unsalted butter

1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix

1 (0.4 oz) package buttermilk ranch

dressing mix

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rebecca S. Kelly

301 Sahnish Drive, White Shield, ND

Children with special needs receive the services necessary

to make appropriate growth while also receiving financial

assistance to help with the child’s appointments.

DIRECTIONS

Combine chuck roast, pepperoncini,

pepperoncini juice, butter, au jus mix,

ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper

in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on

Low until roast is fork-tender, about 8

hours.

Remove chuck from slow cooker;

shred with 2 forks and serve with

gravy.

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throughout the summer of 2024 on the

importance of driving safely.

Click it or Ticket (Seatbelt Enforcement) will run

May 20 - June 2, 2024

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701-421-0895

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701-898-0318

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ARIKARA CONGREGATIONAL

HOURS

Mon-Thur: 6AM-10PM

Friday: 6AM-8PM

Weekend: 8AM-10PM

CHURCH

Worship & Sunday School: 10:00am

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REC CENTER PRICES

CHURCH

$3 for Children

$5 Adults 18+

Saturday Mass: 4:30pm

Memberships

$30 Single/Month

$100 Family/3 Months

Father Basil Atwell

(701) 463-2327 (Parish Office)

Golf Simulator

$10 Per Person

White Shield

Bismarck Satellite Office

Office door will continue to remain

locked for staff members safety.

Please knock and staff will gladly

welcome you.

Thank you.

Ralph Wells

Community Center

Hours

White Shield Clinic

701-743-4380

Dr. Rising Sun in Mon-Thurs

Dr. Raina in Mon, Wed, Thurs

Dr. Dubois (Women Health) in every first two

Fridays of the month app only.

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EAST SEGMENT ADMIN BUILDING (WHITE SHIELD)

Councilman Fred Fox

OLD #8 DINER

fredfox@mhanation.com

701-421-9355

Main Phone

701-743-4728

Main Phone

701-743-4120

NISHU LODGE (WHITE SHIELD ELDERS PROGRAM)

Main Fax Line

701-743-4155

Main Phone

701-743-4050

David Blacksmith

dblacksmith@mhanation.com

701-421-6507

Main Fax Line

Jonelle Abe

jonelle@mhanation.com

701-421-8222

Helen Krueger

hkrueger@mhanation.com

701-898-8609

Nancy J. Fox

nancyfox@mhanation.com

701-421-5244

Jayden Whitebear-Cisneros

jcisneros@mhanation.com

701-421-2706

Angelica Roman

aroman@mhanation.com

701-743-4150

Glennis Bearstail

gbearstail@mhanation.com

701-897-1163

Jenny Hale

ghale@mhanation.com

701-527-8466

Debra LaCroix

debralacroix@mhanation.com

701-460-9289

Dewey Cisneros

dcisneros@mhanation.com

701-898-0360

WHITE SHIELD ELDER MEAL SITE

Rebecca Kelly

rkelly@mhanation.com

701-337-6667

Main Phone

Jennifer Krueger

jkrueger@mhanation.com

701-460-9317

Lujuanna LaCroix

Felix Dickens

fdickens@mhanation.com

701-421-3062

Jackie Conners

jconners@mhanation.com

Bearstar Perkins

bearstar@mhanation.com

701-421-9610

Francine Conners

fconners@mhanation.com

Karen Lone Fight

klonefight@mhanation.com

701-421-2699

John LaCroix

jlacroix@mhanation.com

701-421-2092

Pamula Esquibel

pesquibel@mhanation.com

701-421-4772

Kristopher LaCroix

klacroix@mhanation.com

701-460-9305

Mike Stevens

msteve@mhanation.com

701-421-1968

Bernadette White Bear-Hall

Crystal Taylor

ctaylor@mhanation.com

701-421-7869

WHITE SHIELD DETENTION CENTER

Byron Brady

bjbrady@mhanation.com

701-421-6097

Main Phone

701-743-4000

Main Fax Line

701-743-4093

RECORDS OFFICE

701-743-4411

701-743-4121

701-460-7824

WHITE SHIELD VETERANS OFFICE (YOUNG HAWK/BEAR POST 253)

WHITE SHIELD SEGMENT OFFICE (NEW TOWN TRIBAL BUILDING)

bwhitebear@mhanation.com

701-897-1392

Main Phone

701-627-8248

Cody White Bear

cwhitebear@mhanation.com

701-421-5899

Main Fax Line

701-627-2093

Alexandra Schwuchow

aschwuchow@mhanation.com

701-421-8188

Greta Hosie

gretahosie@mhanation.com

701-421-8286

Jazmyn Gibson

Heather Bearstail-Dickens

hdickens@mhanation.com

701-421-1396

Manuel Lucio, Sr.

mlucio@mhanation.com

701-421-2604

Morley Howling Wolf

mhowlingwolf@mhanation.com

701-421-1160

Tashena Sobotke

tsobotke@mhanation.com

701-421-8057

REE LODGE HOUSING PROGRAM

WHITE SHIELD PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING

JoDell Fox

jodellfox@mhanation.com

701-421-8221

701-421-4922

Cody White Bear

Chris Everett

chriseverett@mhanation.com

701-421-8680

Maxine Wilkinson

mwilkinson@mhanation.com

701-743-412 ext:225

Main Phone

WHITE SHIELD COMPLEX

Main Phone

701-743-4244

Main Fax Line

701-743-4191

Gary Dickens

gdickens@mhanation.com

701-898-8946

Melissa Acosta

macosta@mhanation.com

701-421-2226

Darcy Krueger, Sr.

dkrueger@mhanation.com

701-421-5999

Darcy Krueger, Jr.

dkruegerjr@mhanation.com

701-832-1443

Matt Esquibel

Elijah Carter

701-498-2328

ecarter@mhanation.com

701-421-3018

ARIKARA FITNESS & NUTRITION

Main Phone

701-743-4798

Main Fax Line

701-743-4640

Megan Blacksmith

meganblacksmith@mhanation.com

701-460-6188

Mark Nolan

mnolan@mhanation.com

701-421-9156

Rebecca Bird

rebeccabird@mhanation.com

701-898-0318

Holly Felix

hprice@mhanation.com

701-421-0413

TAT FITNESS & RECREATION PROGRAM

Sheldon Rush

srush@mhanation.com

701-897-6441

RALPH WELLS JR. COMMUNITY CENTER

Glenn LaCroix

glacroix@mhanation.com

701-421-7585

Harry LaCroix

hlacroix@mhanation.com

605-228-8974

Shay LaCroix

slacroix@mhanation.com

605-222-0534

WHITE SHIELD CLINIC

Main Phone

701-743-4380

Main Fax Line

701-743-4504

Tele-Pharmacy

701-743-4163

Danielle Harris

danielle.harris@ihs.gov

701-627-7945

Cassidy Behles

cassidy.zook@ihs.gov

701-627-7945

Brittany Halsey

brittany.halsey@ihs.gov

701-627-7939

Shasta Mandan

smandan@mhanation.com

701-627-7940

Brenda Allard

ballarad@mhanation.com

701-627-7944

Doug Painte

701-495-8954

701-421-2144

WHITE SHIELD CULTURAL CENTER

Main Phone

701-743-4013

Main Fax Line

701-743-4986

Wambdi Waci

wwaci@mhanation.com

701-421-2458

John Malnourie

jmalnourie@mhanation.com

701-421-5413

Elk Looking Back Perkins

elookingback@mhanation.com

701-4211553

Tina Malnourie

tmalnourie@mhanation.com

701-421-0264

cwhitebear@mhanation.com

701-421-5899

TAT POLICE DEPARTMENT

701-627-3617

Main Fax Line

701-627-3113

Officer Mike Roy

mroy@mhanation.com

701-421-3685

Officer Duane Bowen

dbowen@mhanation.com

701-898-7264

TAT FISH & WILDLIFE

Main Phone

701-627-4760

Charles Wilkinson

cwilkinson@mhanation.com

701-898-0129

Jordan Yellow Bird

jyellowbird@mhanation.com

701-421-7464

WHITE SHIELD AMBULANCE

Main Phone

701-743-0471

Main Fax Line

701-743-4472

WHITE SHIELD ROADS DEPARTMENT

Main Phone

701-743-4311

Bruce Behles

701-897-1185

Morgan Felix

701-421-1958

Timothy White Bear

701-421-8409

Rick Hall

701-897-1326

MHA NATION BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM - WHITE SHIELD CREW

Blaine Starr

bstarr@mhanation.com

701-421-7603

jamesmiller@mhanation.com

701-421-1694

WHITE SHIELD SECURITY

Jim Miller

WHITE SHIELD TRANSFER STATION (GARBAGE)

Main Phone

701-743-4282

Main Fax Line

701-743-4283

Donovan LaCroix

lacroixgenedonovan@gmail.com

Dwight Howling Wolf

dhowlingwolf@mhanation.com

WHITE SHIELD WATER PLANT

Wes Fox

wesfox@mhanation.com

701-743-4293

SAHNISH HEALING LODGE RESOURCES CENTER

Main Phone

701-743-4872

Main Fax Line

701-743-4878

Jessie Yellow Bird

jeyellowbird@mhanation.com

701-421-3044

Amy Bearstail

amybearstail@mhanation.com

701-421-3884

LIHEAP PROGRAM

Main Phone

701-627-2364

Main Fax Line

Holy Elk Voice Hall

701-627-2664

holyelk@mhanation.com

701-421-2628

1804 C-STORE

Main Phone

701-743-4022

Katherine Ross

katross@mhanation.com

701-421-6944

Alice Everett

aeverett@mhanation.com

701-743-4022

MANY HANDED CHILDCARE CENTER

Main Phone

701-743-7258

April Bearstail

abearstail@mhanation.com

701-421-8233

Brandi Haycock

bhaycock@mhanation.com

701-421-9918

Amanda Caylor

acaylor@mhanation.com

701-421-1935

Treann Standing Alone

tstandingalone@mhanation.com

701-421-3008

Jasmine Lohnes

701-230-5279

WHITE SHIELD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Main Phone

701-743-4003

Main Fax Line

701-743-4030

WHITE SHIELD LITTLE WARRIORS HEAD START

Main Phone

701-743-4373

Ardith Esquibel

aesquibel@mhanation.com

701-312-0649

Joy Bezpaletz

jbezpaletz@mhanation.com

701-460-0883

Alexia De La Cerda

adelacerda@mhanation.com

701-898-7918

WHITE SHIELD SCHOOL

Main Phone

701-743-4350

Main Fax Line

701-743-4501

Donovan Dixon

donovan_dixon@hotmail.com

701-898-8876

NUETA HIDATSA SAHNISH COLLEGE - WHITE SHIELD MENTOR SITE

Main Phone

701-743-4552

Main Fax Line

701-743-4126

September Birthdays

Yvonne White Bear (9/6)

FORT BERTHOLD HOUSING (WHITE SHIELD PROGRAM)

Clemens Perkins

clem@fbha.org

701-421-1249

wendellyn.white@mhanation.com

701-421-5636

reeranch@outlook.com

701-661-0491

Blaine Dixon (9/8)

Frank White Calfe (9/8)

ARIKARA GIFT SHOP

Wendy White

Austin Gillette (9/20)

REE RANCH

Jackie Whitecalfe

Jodi White (9/21)

Jessie Yellow Bird (9/23)

WHITE SHIELD SATELLITE OFFICE (BISMARCK)

Main Phone

701-751-0456

Main Fax Line

701-751-1972

Sharissa Wells

slwells@mhanation.com

701-421-8985

Joelle Bearstail

jbearstail@mhanation.com

701-421-7294

Alyssa Howling Wolf

ahowlingwolf@mhanation.com

Gloria Wilkinson (9/26)

Kevin Bearstail (9/27)

Carol Seela (9/27)

McKenzie Howling Wolf

Beverly White Bear (9/28)

Treann Standing Alone

October Birthdays

James Whitman (10/2)

BIA NEW TOWN

Main Phone

701-627-4707

Range

701-627-6532

Debra Dickens (10/7)

Kim Lewis (10/10)

LEGAL SERVICES NEW TOWN

Main Phone

Toll Free

Elaine Yellow Bird (10/11)

701-627-4719

1-877-639-8695

Alva Hall (10/15)

TAT FINANCE

Diane Poitra (10/17)

Main Phone

701-627-8224

Fax Line

701-627-2811

John LaCroix (10/19)

701-627-4238

Glenn LaCroix (10/21)

701-627-2034

Jacquelynn Zotti (10/23)

TAT ENROLLMENT

Main Phone

TAT SOLID WASTE

Main Phone

Pete Coffey, Jr. (10/26)

ANIMAL CONTROL

Main Phone

701-627-4760

Joyce Nolan (10/28)

SOCIAL SERVICES

Main Phone

701-627-8165

477

Main Phone

701-627-4455

GARRISON CENEX

Main Phone

701-463-2256

GARRISON STATE BANK & TRUST

Main Phone

Apologies if we missed anyone

It was not our intention

701-463-2262

MCLEAN ELECTRIC

Main Phone

701-463-2291

THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Main Phone

701-627-2832

WHITE SHIELD

RURAL WATER

Main Phone

701-627-8185

ELBOWOODS HEALTH CENTER

Main Phone

701-627-4750

Fax Line

701-627-4496

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