- White Earth Nation
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- White Earth Nation
Anishinaabeg Today Vol. 10, No. 13 A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe White Earth, Minn. today@whiteearth.com PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID Detroit Lakes MN Permit NO 14 Postal Customer ECRWSS Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Officials break ground for new fire hall and ambulance center Officials from Rural Development in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) visited White Earth Village on Sept. 12 to close a $370,000 grant and $244,000 loan to the White Earth Band of Chippewa. The grant and loan will be used to build a fire hall and ambulance center. After the loan closing, USDA Rural Development officials joined members of White Earth for a ground breaking ceremony. "We were pleased that we could provide financial assistance for this project, which will address one of the critical needs for the residents of the White Earth area" said Andrew Gag, Community Programs Specialist with USDA Rural Development. "We hope to continue to assist the White Earth Tribe in meeting the needs of its members. In the past three years, we have also provided funding for water lines, a septic tanker truck and a new fire truck" In addition to the USDA Rural Development funding, the White Earth contributed $100,000 toward the project. Photo by Gary W. Padrta Officials recently broke ground for a new fire hall and ambulance center located west of the White Earth Health Center. Pictured from left are District III Rep. Gus Bevins, Secretary-Treasurer Bud Heisler, Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor, USDA Rural Development Rep. Andrew Gag, Architectural Technician/Inspector Paul Hemmingsen, White Earth Ambulance Director Carol Turner, Gordon Construction Rep. Ken Leu, Architect Mark Eskildsen, Congressman Collin Peterson Rep. Sharon Josephson, White Earth Finance Rep. Lisa McArthur, White Earth Tribal Attorney Charles LaDue and Vice President/Architect Paul Richards. Proud Grandpa! Photo by Gary W. Padrta White Earth enrollee Lenny Potter is all smiles after dancing with his granddaughter Susan Potter at the Naytahwaush Harvest Festival Sept. 10. Susan was recently crowned Mille Lacs Lake Junior Princess. Grant $$$ helps White Earth Village Community Center become a reality The Village of White Earth and the tance of this funding.” “The Mahnomen area has a high amount Mahnomen Health Center and have received separate Community Facility grants of of trauma calls per our population and quick $253,000 and $74,500 respectively, from the response is crucial,” said Dean M. Johnson, Chair of the Mahnomen United States Department Health Center. “We were of Agriculture’s (USDA) “A White Earth the first Critical Access Rural Development proHospital in Minnesota and gram. The $253,000 grant Community Center has will be used to construct a been long overdue. It will have up-graded our ambulance system to an new community center in be a facility that will serve advanced life support with the Village of White Earth the cultural needs of the improvement training and and the $74,500 grant will community, particularly equipment. The grant will be used to purchase a new ambulance for the the youth. We are looking ensure that continued Mahnomen Health Center. forward to its completion.” response and support be available for the area that “I am pleased that both we serve.” the Mahnomen Health White Earth Chairwoman "A White Earth Center and the Village of Erma J. Vizenor Community Center has White Earth have received been long overdue," said this important funding,” White Earth Chairwoman said Senator Norm Coleman. “By providing funding to help Erma J. Vizenor. "It will be a facility that will purchase an ambulance for the Mahnomen serve the cultural needs of the community, Health Center, the USDA has made an particularly the youth. We are looking forimportant commitment to the people in and ward to its completion." Additional funding for the community around Mahnomen. In White Earth, the construction of a community center will go a center will come from a $500,000 grant from long way towards meeting the specific needs Housing and Urban Development. The of the community. I am thankful that USDA Mahnomen Health Center will contribute Rural Development recognizes the impor- $60,975 toward the ambulance purchase. 2 Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor The Naytahwaush Harvest Festival and the Diabetes Camp 2005 deserve special recognition and appreciation for events well done. Thank you, Naytahwaush Pow-wow Committee, for planning and working hard to make the Festival a great success. From as far away as Canada, people came home to celebrate, visit, and dance at Naytahwaush. Thank you, Monte Fox - White Earth Diabetes Project and White Earth Health Services for another successful Diabetes Camp. More than 350 people attended the twoday conference. A participant said to me, "This is one of the best conferences that the tribe sponsors." I agreed. Last week, Sept. 20-22, Ron Valiant, Executive Director, and I were in Washington, DC. A report summary of work follows: Nelson Act Timber Settlement I met with Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officials at Department of Interior to move forward on the timber settlement. This is a claims settlement, only money, no timber or land. The settlement has been a standstill for years. The timber settlement agreement was passed in 1997. The settlement called for a payment of $20,000,000 to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe for timber sold at less than fair market value in late 1800s. To date, no funds have been released because the Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Executive Committee (TEC) cannot agree on the distribution of settlement. Four bands (Mille Lacs, Fond du Lac, Bois Forte, Grand Portage) want an equal split or 1/6 of the settlement. Leech Lake wants 67 percent of the settlement for timber lost. The White Earth Nation suffered the greatest loss. The Nelson Act of 1889 opened allotments and diminished our reservation to allow sale of timber to timber barons. Both timber and land were swindled on the White Earth Reservation. White Earth wants the timber settlement distributed on per membership formula which the BIA has endorsed based on its research and findings. Federal law requires research as to the true beneficiaries of such claims. The per membership distribution is fair. BIA has assured me that it will not deviate from the per membership formula. I am working aggressively at all levels to get the timber settlement distributed. Office of Self Governance, Department of Interior Due to sound management and accountability, White Earth has liquidated the debt from past corruption. White Earth is ready for self governance which requires See Erma Page 17 Future Issues Deadline Issue Date Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Tribal IDs cleared for use at poll sites State officials will allow American Indians to use tribal identification cards to register for voting on election day under a consent decree reached Sept. 12 in federal court. State law had prohibited the use of the cards last year if the Indians did not live on a reservation or if the card did not include a home address. The decree, reached in the chambers of Minnesota federal court chief judge James Rosenbaum, resolves a lawsuit filed in federal district court last year against Minnesota Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer. The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, the National Congress of American Indians, Bonnie Dorr-Charwood, a member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Richard Smith and Tracy Martineau, members of the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Although state law allowed other forms of ID without an address as long as a current utility bill was provided, they argued, Indians were not allowed to identify themselves at polls using a tribal identification card without a home address and a utility bill. They now may do just that, the consent decree says. The state law violated the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 and the 14th Amendment, they argued. Pine Point Elementary launches new program aimed at saving some green by going green Pine Point Elementary in Ponsford is one of three school districts across the state that is piloting a new program initiated by an Environmental Protection Agency grant. Pine Point Elementary is implementing new “Minnesota Healthy School” methods with the intent of cutting costs while improving the health and performance of students and reducing environmental impacts. For example, schools spend more on energy than on computers and textbooks combined, and reducing energy use can help cash-strapped schools funnel more money into the classroom. Simple steps such as lowering thermostat settings, turning off unnecessary lights, and shutting down computers when they’re not in use can amount to tremendous savings. Kent School District in Washington saved almost $200,000 in energy costs in the first year it implemented these practices in its 40 schools. Schools that go beyond changing behavior by upgrading facilities or designing new buildings efficiently see drastically higher savings. Elk River’s Westwood Elementary School, built using green design standards, saved $45,000 annually on energy costs in just the one building. The Minnesota Healthy Schools project uses a specific checklist to help schools reduce waste, conserve resources, remove unsafe chemicals, and select least toxic products that will help schools provide a healthy environment for students to learn and grow. Research shows that improving the quality of the learning environment reduces absenteeism and improves student and staff performance. “This is a win-win-win situation, schools save money, students are healthier and perform better, and pollution is reduced,” says Janelle Sorensen, the Hutchinson Healthy School Project Coordinator. “A lot of schools in Minnesota are already working on these issues, and we hope that everyone will work together to get all schools started on this path. While there have been many local initiatives to address specific aspects of school health and environment, this is the first attempt in Minnesota at an interagency, cross sector collaboration to assist schools on a variety of issues simultaneously. Anishinaabeg Today Anishinaabeg Today, a publication of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, is published every three weeks. It is distributed at no charge to all postal patrons living on White Earth Reservation and it is also distributed to select areas in Minnesota and the Dakotas, and by direct mail to members and subscribers within the United States. The newspaper is free to members and costs $17 per year for non-members. To subscribe or advertise, call (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1206. Fax: (218) 983-3641. Member of the Native American Journalist Association and the Minnesota Newspaper Association Anishinaabeg Today White Earth Tribal Council PO Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591 Erma J. Vizenor, Chairwoman Franklin “Bud” Heisler, Secretary-Treasurer Irene Auginaush, District I Anthony “Tony” Wadena, District II Kenneth “Gus” Bevins, District III Gary W. Padrta, Editor Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Anishinaabeg Today You are invited to a Breast Healthy Program and Dinner on Oct. 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. Shooting Star Casino & Event Center Speakers will discuss the importance of mammograms and early detection. We will also have a presentation on the different types of lumps that women may encounter. Please bring a friend, sister, mom, or grandmother along. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by Monday, Oct. 3. Photo by Chris Herman White Earth Fisheries Manager Randy Zortman was named the William H. Eger Memorial Tribal Biologist of the Year at the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society - Great Lakes Region 2005 Fall Conference held Sept. 19-22 at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls. Top row from left: Natural Resources Director Mike Swan, Conservation Officer Shane Auginaush, Zortman, and Fisheries Technician Gerald Roberts. Bottom row from left: Secretary-Treasurer Bud Heisler and District III Rep. Gus Bevins. Auginaush and Roberts won the conference horseshoe championship. White Earth Fisheries Manager makes a big splash at NAFWS fall conference White Earth Fisheries Manager Randy Zortman was named the William H. Eger Memorial Tribal Biologist of the Year at the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society Great Lakes Region 2005 Fall Conference held Sept. 19-22 at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls. His award read: In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the management and protection of the natural resources of the White Earth Reservation and your strong support of the Great Lakes Region. The following information was in Zortman’s nomination letter: Randy Zortman has worked for the White Earth Department of Natural Resources (WEDNR) since 1984 in fisheries. Starting as a fisheries technician he has worked his way up the ladder and is currently the Fishery Manager for the department. Randy has held this position for over 16 years. During this time he has developed a first class walleye fishery on the reservation, managing over 40 lakes. Since 1990, Randy and his staff have stocked over 1.8 million two-inch walleye and another 750,000 walleye fingerlings, which averaged nine inches in length. This equates to thousands of hours of rearing and trapping to collect these young walleye. During Randy’s tenure, he has been the driving force to acquire funding to build four large drainable ponds that the two-inch walleye are reared in. Randy and his staff work equally as hard on acquiring leases to over 30 ponds to grow out walleye fry which are harvested in the fall. This dedication has provided countless hours of angling pleasure for the reservation’s anglers. In a typical year Randy and staff conduct fishery surveys on 10-15 lakes and each lake managed by the WENRD is surveyed at least very fourth year. During the winter, management plans are updated on each lake surveyed during that year. In addition to conducting fishery surveys, rearing walleye, trapping fingerling walleye the fishery staff test for winterkill on managed lakes and walleye rearing ponds. Randy also provides recommendations on commercial harvest, netting regulations and angling regulations for the White Earth Conservation Code. Leechtrapping is monitored and regulated by his department. Funding proposals and grants are also his responsibility and he does an excellent job on securing funds for his department and special projects. Randy has also initiated an effort to restore lake sturgeon to the White Earth Reservation. He has worked cooperatively with the Fish and Wildlife Service, Rainy River First Nations - Canada, White Earth See Award Page 6 To register call Kim Turner at the White Earth Community Health Education Program at (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1359. This event is co-sponsored by the White Earth Community Health Education Program and the local American Cancer Society 3 4 Anishinaabeg Today Wanted Runners needed for Honor the Youth Spiritual Run 2 A new Native Youth Crisis Hotline tollfree number was announced Aug. 17 during the kickoff for the “Honor the Youth Spiritual Run 2005” in the Twins Cities. The run was intended to bring awareness to the growing problem of Native American youth suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, and violence. After prayers, a feast, a youth speak out and other activities, the run began at midnight, starting at the Wolves Den in Minneapolis and continued cross state, passing through Mille Lacs and Leech Lake Reservations and Bemidji before ending Aug. 21 on the Red Lake Reservation during the Red Lake Fair. Due to the huge success of that run, organizers are preparing for “Honor the Youth Spiritual Run 2: Red Lake to Standing Rock” on Oct. 18-23. Part of that run will include White Earth Reservation. The run will start at midnight at Red Lake and then proceed through Rice Lake, Naytahwaush, White Earth and end up at Callaway at 4:30 p.m. The runners will then return to the Shooting Star Casino Event Center for a feast and speak out. The runners will leave the next day from Callaway at 6 a.m. and proceed to Wahpeton, N.D. White Earth organizers are looking for runners to participate. Anyone can sign up to run a 1/2 mile or the entire 500 miles. Community volunteers are also needed help pass out water, juice, energy bars throughout the race. Donations are also welcome. For more information call White Earth Diabetes Project Director Monte Fox and his staff at (218) 983-3285. Come join us for this worthwhile event remember the whole idea is to promote the youth crisis hotline and create awareness about violence, drugs and crisis issues on behalf of our youth. Native youth between the ages of 15-24 years of age are at three times higher risk of committing suicide than any other racial/ethnic group in the country. In Minnesota the rate is nearly twice as high as any other racial/ethnic group. Drugs and/or alcohol use are the norm for many Native youth on and off the reservations. Organizers are in the process of finalizing the Honor the Youth Spiritual Run 2: Red Lake to Standing Rock on Oct. 18-23. The run is intended to bring awareness to the growing problem of Native American youth suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, and violence. White Earth Reservation Food Distribution 2205 271st Ave., Mahnomen, MN 56557 Hwy #200 - 13 miles east of Mahnomen WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE: All persons residing within the White Earth Reservation boundaries, as well as any person enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe residing near the reservation boundaries. Enrollment must be verified. Food Distribution is an alternative to the food stamp program. Eligibility requirements: Effective Oct. 2, 2005 Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Monthly Income Limit $ 932 $1,204 $1,475 $1,747 $2,042 $2,335 $2,607 $2,879 Each additional member add $265 Household resource limit: - (i.e., cash on hand, checking and savings accounts, stocks, bonds, savings certificates or other negotiable/accessible certificates.) a. $3,000 for all households with two or more members if one member is 60 years or older. b. $1,750 for all other households, including all one member households. Documentation must be verified for all household members when applying for USDA foods: a. Address - must verify residency b. Income - most current taxes, check stubs, etc. c. Resources - bank savings, checking, CD’s, bonds, etc. d. Social Security Numbers e. Tribal identification (if applicable) Deductions: Council signs off on White Earth Nation Registration of Predatory Offenders Code On Sept. 6, the White Earth Tribal Council signed into law the White Earth Nation Registration of Predatory Offenders Code. This new tribal code will fill in a gap between state and tribal statutes requiring the registration of Indian people who reside within the boundaries of the White Earth Reservation and who have been convicted of a serious so-called predatory offense. This new law will be enforced in White Earth Tribal Court. The White Earth Nation and other tribes in the state are currently working on a memorandum of understanding with the State of Minnesota regarding the sharing of Wednesday, September 28, 2005 information and access to information regarding such offenders. White Earth is also seeking assistance from the State of Minnesota with the cost of incarcerating individuals who violate this new law. White Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor stated, “Ensuring the safety of all persons residing on the reservation is always at the top of our priority list. This new law seeks to fill a void created by the interpretation of Public Law 280 by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. We agree with the decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and believe they have correctly interpreted the law.” 3 20% deduction from household’s gross earned income. 3 Actual childcare expenses. Current maximum allowable dependent care deduction is $200 for dependent children under 2 years and $175 for all other dependents. 3 Legally required child support payments to non-household members, documentation required. 3 Medicare, Part B. Office hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Distribution hours Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch Noon to 1 p.m. No distribution Fridays & last 2 workdays (Inventory) Phone: (218) 935-2233v Fax: (218) 935-2235 All applications considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origan or political belief. The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job Hotline. Call (218) 983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000. It has all the current job openings. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Obituary Anishinaabeg Today Dr. ‘Em’ Johnson helped save White Earth IHS White Earth Reservation lost a good friend recently when Dr. Emery “Em” Johnson past away. Johnson was an strong advocate for Indian people and he helped save the White Earth IHS program from being closed by congress. Johnson was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., and was adopted as an infant by loving parents in Warren, Minn. He spent his childhood and youth in Warren before departing for Hamline University in St. Paul for premed studies. After completing those studies he entered the University of Minnesota Medical School and he graduated second in his class. Shortly after his graduation in 1954, he and Nancy Mourning were married and just recently celebrated their 51st year of life together. After completing his internship that same year he joined the Public Health Service, Indian Health Service and was assigned to a 10 bed hospital at White Earth. While stationed at White Earth their first son, Steven was born. The next assignment was as Medical Officer in Charge of the 75 bed Indian Hospital at Winnebago, Neb., where their second son, Scott was born. In 1959, came a move to Phoenix, where he became the Medical Officer in Charge of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Two daughters, Jennifer and Jill were born in Phoenix. Again another move, this time to Berkeley, Calif., where he earned a Master of Public Health in 1964. Also in 1964, came the move to Billings, Mont., where he served as the Indian Health Area Director. While in that assignment, his connection to the Indian people was confirmed when he was adopted into the Crow tribe and given Aug. 31 Tyson Samuel McArthur 9 lbs., 15 oz. Tracy McArthur St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 2 Cameron Christopher Marxen 6 lbs., 12 oz. Jane Buschette and Christopher Marxen St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 4 Christian David Gjerde 5 lbs., 15 oz. the name "Walks with the Eagle." In 1966, the move was to Silver Spring, Md., to serve as Chief of Program Services before being appointed Deputy Director. He assumed the leadership of the Indian Health Service as the Director in 1969 and served in that capacity until 1981. “It was Dr. Johnson who established the Bemidji Area Office in 1974,” said John B. Buckanaga. Buckanaga was selected to be the first area director of the newly established office. There are 12 area offices nationally. “He was the first IHS director to employ Indian personnel as area directors. He was also responsible for keeping White Earth intact as an IHS health program,” recalled Buckanaga. “In the 1970s, White Earth, Cheyenne River, S.D. and Parker, Ariz., where ticketed for closure by congressional mandate. Dr. Johnson saved White Earth from total closure and in 1981, we justified a new facility for White Earth.” He worked tirelessly for legislation to impact the health care of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The legislation that pleased him the most was the Indian SelfDetermination and Education Acts which provided a pathway for Indian people to take control of their own destiny. “Dr. Johnson made sure White Earth was not to be forgotten,” said Buckanaga. “As the National IHS Director he came home to White Earth for his vacations and visited many of his former staff and patients. He was well respected by Indian people everywhere.” Birth Announcements Mona Gjerde St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 8 Lylian Rose French 5 lbs., 2 oz. Samantha French St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 8 Irene Lynn French 5 lbs., 2 oz. Samantha French St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 9 Jose Luis Dominguez II 9 lbs. Judy RedHorse and Jose Dominguez St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 11 Jashaun TaReese Bellanger 7 lbs., 5 oz. Valerie Bellanger and Jason Bellanger St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes Sept. 15 Leah Gean Weidemann 5 lbs., 10 oz. Megan Schaefer St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes 5 Rez Briefs MICOE Notice The Minnesota Indian Council of Elders (MICOE) will hold their next meeting on Monday, Oct. 3 at Congregate Housing in White Earth. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. and the meeting will follow. For more information call John Buckanaga, Chairman, at (218) 573-3104 or Carol Fabre, ENP Coordinator, at (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1266. New members welcome. Quiz Bowl Team Raffling Halloween Goodies Halloween Goodie Bag Boards are available through the Circle of Life Quiz Bowl Teams. Each square is $1 and the drawing will be held on Oct. 26. The Goodie Bag will consist of bags of candy, a bag of apples, the makings for caramel or candy apples, napkins, a Halloween mug, spider web, pencils, window clings and other miscellaneous Halloween items. Contact the Quiz Bowl team at (218) 983-4151 if interested. Miigwech for your support. Aluminum Cans Must be Stored Properly Aluminum can recycling needs to be kept in a bin or fenced cage to air out. They cannot be kept piled in garbage bags. Garbage bags are considered garbage (trash) and when piled is a violation of White Earths Solid Waste Ordinance and will be addressed as such. Big Elbow Lake Toy Bingo Do your Christmas shopping early! The Big Elbow Lake Area Community Council is sponsoring a Toy Bingo on Oct. 12 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Elbow Lake Community Center. A bake sale will also be held. Cards are 3/50 cents or 7/$1. Everyone is welcome. $3 Haircuts for Children in Low Income Families Michael Flaherty, a White Earth enrollee, is offering low-income families with children in Head Start through sixth grade the opportunity to get their children’s hair cut for only $3 at his barbershop in Ebro on Sundays during September, December and March. Please call (218) 694-3354 for an appointment. 1/2 The Take Bingo There will be 1/2-the-take bingo at Ogema Community Center on Oct. 2, 23, 30 from 2-4 p.m. 20 games 1/2 the take, 21st game is blackout winner take all. Cards $.25/each per game or three for $.50 per game. Lunch will be available. Proceeds go to boys youth AAU basketball team - Northwest Minnesota Wildcats. Church Offering College Level Bible Class The Harvest Free Will Baptist Church is seeking serious minded students for a college level Bible class starting Jan. 9, 2006. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and is limited to 10 students. This course will go through a collegian study of the proper tools and methods, which the student may interpret the scripture. Please call (218) 983-4097. Diabetes Bingo Diabetes Bingo will be held after the noon meal at Rice Lake on Oct. 14, and Elbow Lake on Oct. 17. All are welcome to play. 6 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Advisory board announces August donations Crime prevention tips for area caregivers Hate and bias motivated crime are not a new problem on the White Earth Reservation, or anywhere in the United States. Crimes due to differences of skin color, religion, ethnicity, disability and all things that make each of us unique have been on this earth throughout history. To begin eliminating this problem for our children, here are some things that we can do: Ô Bring books, tapes, toys and other items that reflect diverse cultures into your home. Ô Show that you value diversity through your friendships and business relationships. Ô Enforce an attitude that someone’s differences are never an acceptable reason for teasing or rejecting. Ô Provide opportunities for you and your family to interact with others who are racial- ly, culturally, physically, or mentally different. Ô Listen to your children’s questions about others and answer them honestly. Ô Encourage your children to get involved in all sorts of activities, whether or not they are traditionally male, female, or culturally related. Ô Make it clear to your children that when they make a racial, ethnic, or religious slur that these comments are not acceptable behavior. Activities that may encourage diversity are school culture clubs, visits to museums, art galleries, reading (National Geographic, there is a publication for children), watching shows which reflect diversity, and being an example to our future leaders. WETCC Extension offers indigenous workshops The White Earth Tribal and Community College Extension Office offers Indigenous Gardener Workshops on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshops started this month and will run through May 2006. The next Indigenous Gardening Workshop will be held Saturday, Oct. 3. The Award from Page 3 Land Recovery Project and the Minnesota DNR on this effort. A Lake Sturgeon Management Plan was completed in 1997. Since the plan was approved over 40,000 lake sturgeon fingerlings have been stocked into two reservation lakes. Successful survival of this culturally significant species was documented by the White Earth and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the fall of 2003. To support the success of the lake sturgeon restoration project Randy has also been the lead on the White Earth River Fish Passage Project. This project will allow lake sturgeon to migrate workshop will demonstrate how to skin and butcher a deer, and how to make venison sausage. The November workshop will highlight traditional foods and making personal care products using various plants. For more information or to register, call (218) 936-5620. from White Earth Lake over 100 miles to the Red River. This is a critical element to the success of the Lake Sturgeon Restoration Project and was completed in July 2003. He was instrumental in securing funding and support for this effort. Randy is an exceptional fishery manager with common sense but the insight to try new techniques. He is highly motivated to do his best for the White Earth Indian Reservation and the resource he works on. His efforts will ensure a viable fishery will be enjoyed by all and for future generations. Clip & Save Clip & Save meals as well as delivers meals to homebound elders. Another $3,000 was donated to the new Naytahwaush Community Charter School for play equipment, and $2,000 was donated for operational expenses at the Anishinaabe Center in Detroit Lakes, which offers youth, diabetes and human rights programs, among others. The Mi-gi-mi-gi-way-win Advisory Board is committed to serving its communities in order to ensure the preservation and respect of the Native culture. Organizations seeking assistance may submit requests in writing to: White Earth Joint Donation Committee, P.O. Box 418, Mahnomen, MM 56557. PUBLIC CA R AUCTION Each month we offer 150 cars and pickups, most sell for wholesale price or less. The following is the schedule for the rest of the year. We shall look forward to seeing you at our next sale. Midwest Public Auto Auction Oct. 8 Nov. 5 Dec. 3 Hwy. 75 & 5th Avenue North, Moorhead Auctions start at 10 a.m. Clip & Save Clip & Save The Mi-gi-mi-gi-way-win Advisory Board of the White Earth Tribal Council approved donations totaling $23,218 this August. The board consists of representatives from both the Tribal Council and associates from Shooting Star Casino. Jim Foster of Shooting Star Casino noted that, "The White Earth Band of Ojibwe and Shooting Star Casino believe in giving back to their communities. We support a wide variety of institutions and programs, looking for those that help to build better, stronger communities." Among the donations last month was almost $5,000 to the White Earth Elderly Nutrition Program, which serves congregate Clip & Save Clip & Save Clip & Save Any questions, call (218) 236-1501 www.auctioncarsnow.com Charles W. LaDue Clip & Save Clip & Save Clip & Save Attorney at Law (White Earth Enrollee) l Personal Injury l Insurance Call Toll Free 1-866-784-6384 Coon Rapids, MN 10th Annual White Earth Reservation Job/Career Fair *NEW LOCATION* Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005 - 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waubun High School Gymnasium Open to: High School Students - Grades 10-12 General Public Information from: Area Businesses & Employers, Colleges & Vocational Schools, Military Services, Scholarship Programs, Service Providers, Employment & Training Programs For more information, please contact: Jennifer, Leslie, Joan or Jody White Earth Education Department (218) 983-3285 TLC/ABC Daycare Program We are a licensed childcare facility caring for infants through school age children. We are located at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waubun and offer the following: 4 Tuesday and Thursday mornings feature non-denominational Christian teachings. 4 Mornings are structured with lessons, crafts, music and activities based on Thematic Units. 4 Afternoons are free play and rest time. 4 Full and part time openings available. 4 Childcare Assistance is accepted! 4 Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Flexible days and hours. Contact us at 473-2447 (leave message after 5:30 p.m.) Licensed Teacher, Helper and Foster Grandparents Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Anishinaabeg Today 7 WIN A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME!!! at “Thompson’s Big Game Hunting Reserve” 4 1st place - Elk Hunt 4 2nd Place - Fallow Deer Hunt Only $20 per ticket! Buy now at Richwood Store, Strawberry Lake Store, Bill’s OK Tire - DL Name:____________________________ Address:__________________________ Phone #:__________________________ 1st Place - Elk Hunt 2nd Place - Fallow Deer $20 per ticket Drawing Date: Oct. 21, 2005 Make checks or money order payable to Thompson’s Big Game Hunting Reserve Raffle, 27459 292nd St., Callaway, MN 56521 Deadline nears for Anishinabe grant Applications are now available for the Anishinabe Arts Initiative Grants. Please note that this grant opportunity has a deadline of Wednesday, Oct. 5. Anishinabe Arts Initiative grants may be requested by individual Native American artists (request cannot exceed $700) to assist them in the completion of an artistic work or to take advantage of an opportunity; by schools (request cannot exceed $500) that wish to engage the talents of an artist-in-residence; and by organizations (request cannot exceed $1,200) for community project grants. Applicants must reside in the Region 2 area which includes Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties, or nearby counties including Becker, Roseau, Itasca and Cass counties. Deadline: Oct. 5. Please note that the term “arts” refers to music, creative writing, dance, visual arts, theater and other forms of creative expression. To request an application form, write or call Terri Widman at the Region 2 Arts Council, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601, 7515447 or toll free at 1-800-275-5447 or download from our website: www.r2arts.org. Staff assistance is available to all applicants to discuss ideas, select artists, or to assist in completing the application form. Getting a ‘Head Start’ in Ricing A healthy respect for Tribal traditions CCStpa administers employee health benefit programs that deliver value, control costs and respect the needs and traditions of your Tribal Nation. From health plan benefits that cover traditional healing services, to plans that recognize traditional marriages and eligibility for dependent grandchildren, CCStpa has the flexibility to meet your unique needs. Find out more by calling your local insurance agent or Chris Preiner at (651) 662-2528. B/W Ad Live: 5 1/4" x 6 1/4" 1BCBCS-0118A-05 Submitted photo The Rice Lake Head Start students and staff recently held theirCOLORS annual field trip to the Rice Lake landing. They learned about harvesting wild rice. The next White Earth Tribal Council BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD MN Quarterly Meeting “A Healthy Respect For Tribal Traditions” will be Thursday, Oct. 13 AE: atBrown/Stanton 9 a.m. GCD: Glen Wachowiak AD: Client AB: Jill Kahn at the Shooting Star Casino CW: Client Production: Christine Moe Photo: Client Traffic/PM: Julie Kafka Event Center. Everyone is welcome PRODUCTION NOTES • All images are repro Publication: Anishinaabeg Today APPROVALS Proof_____ AD_____ CW_____ GCD_____ AE_____ Prod_____ Clien Orig: ccitrowske / 4/8/05 10:58 AM Black ccitrowske Document1 KEY Helvetica, B Helvetica Bold P 8 Anishinaabeg Today ENROLL NOW AT THE CIRCLE OF LIFE SCHOOL The Circle of Life School located in White Earth is taking applications for the 2005-2006 School Year. We offer: 4 Very small class sizes 4 Personalized/Individualized teaching/learning 4 Ojibwe Culture and Language Classes for all grades 4 Academic success (the Circle of Life has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the past three years and is ranked as one of the top 17 school out of 185 BIA school in the United States) 4 Strong emphasis on reading 4 Computer classes for all students 4 Daily Physical Education for all students 4 Music 4 Excellent incentive program for all students 4 Highly qualified teachers and support staff 4 A safe and secure school environment 4 And much more... Register soon: Call the school at (218) 983-4180 to request registration forms. Students must be 1/4 Native American or registered members of a federally recognized tribe. Note: The Circle of Life will be constructing a new school in 2007-08 and there will be limited enrollment. Students enrolled before the completion of the new school will have priority, so enroll now to insure a place. Native American First Time Homebuyer Program Up to $13,000 in assistance For details go to www.lynnblue.com Lynn Blue 952-402-9766 8170 Old Carriage Rd. Shakopee www.lynnblue.com MITTET CHIROPRACTIC Dr. David J. Mittet = Auto Accidents & Work Injuries = Sports Injuries = Headaches, Neck & Back Pain = Arm & Leg Pain Most insurance accepted! 4 National Tribal4 BCBS MN & ND 4MA-MN Care (218) 935-5590 Wednesday, September 28, 2005 White Earth 2005 Fall Netting Season Gill netting period: - Gill nets may be set beginning Oct. 22 to Dec. 18, 2005. Gill net dimensions: - Gill nets cannot exceed 200 feet in length. - Gill nets cannot exceed 6 feet in depth. - Mesh cannot be less than 4 inches stretched (two inch bar). Lakes open to gill netting: Big Bass (Mahnomen County), Big Elbow, Gull, Ice Cracking, Island (Mahnomen County), Little Bemidji, Many Point, McCraney, Net, North Twin, Pike, Round, Roy, Big Rush, Snider, Strawberry, South Twin, Tulaby and White Earth. General: - Tribal members are allowed no more than 200 feet per tribal member. - It is prohibited to tend, disturb, move, or interfere with any gill netting of any tribal member, unless that tribal member is present. - Gill nets must be checked at least once every 72 hours. - Tribal members must have in their possession a White Earth ID Card and a current Harvest Permit. - The sale of game fish is prohibited. - It is prohibited to harvest Lake Sturgeon. Location: - Gill nets must be set such that one end is in water less than 10 feet deep, as measured from the lake bottom to surface of water or ice. - Gill nets shall not be placed in, or within 300 feet of a river channel, stream, inlet, or outlet of a lake. - Gill nets shall not be set within 50 feet of a previously set net. Markings: - Gill nets must be clearly visible from the surface of the water or ice and marked with a float, buoy, pole or flag at both ends. - The name and enrollment number of the tribal member must appear or be attached to both ends. Limits: - No limit on the amount of tullibee, whitefish or rough fish. - Incidental game fish may be kept. Note: - Efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon throughout the Red River Watershed have included alterations of dams to allow fish passage and the stocking of fingerlings in White Earth Lake and Round Lake. Please measure and report the total length of any live Lake Sturgeon caught in your net and return them to the lake. - Please contact the White Earth Natural Resources Department at (218) 573-3007 and report Sturgeon mortality. Elders can purchase finished wild rice from RTC The White Earth RTC is offering finished wild rice to White Earth enrolled elders. The estimated cost will be $4.50 per pound, but the rate is subject to change only if the price of unfinished rice goes up. Elders can purchase up to 25 pounds of finished rice. Elders who want to purchase wild rice must contact Deanna Robinson, Natural Resources Office, at (218) 573-3007. Name:______________________________________________________________________ Pounds:____________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_____________________________________________________________ Location of Residence:________________________________________________________ Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Native American Owned by Amelia Bray Maajaa Travel For all your travel needs!! 218-983-3669 or e-mail-maajaa@usa.com “Be an early bird, book at least 30 days in advance to get the best price and seating!” Anishinaabeg Today Now Hear This... By Harry Hutchens Clearwater County Veterans Service Officer Purple Heart recipients are now eligible for eye glasses, contact lenses and hearing aids The VA has modified Title 38, CFR Part 17, to extend sensori-neural aids to Veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal. The Federal Register, Volume 69, Number 115 dated June 16, 2004 reads: “Summary: This rule amends Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning sensori-neural aids. An existing regulation authorizes VA to provide sensori-neural aids (i.e.: eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids) to seven specific groups of Veterans identified in the regulation. The first four groups consist of Veterans with the highest priority for care under the VA's enrollment system, generally those with compensable serviceconnected disabilities, former Prisoners of 9 War, and those receiving increased VA pension based on their being housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance. Since this rule was first published, Congress changed the law to provide that Veterans awarded the Purple Heart should have priority equal to former prisoners of war under VA's enrollment system. The intended effect of this final rule is to amend the regulation to allow Veterans in receipt of a Purple Heart to receive sensori-neural aids. Effective date: July 16, 2004.” I will be at the Rice Lake Community Center on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to provide a continued monthly presence in focused service to the veterans of White Earth. For more information call (218) 6946618 or email harry.hutchens@co.clearwater.mn.us. Or stop for a visit Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 213 Main Ave. North in Bagley. New summer lake homes and ATV trails proposed for White Earth Reservation By Tracy Hruska White Earth Land Recovery Project New summer and recreational homes combined with a 70-mile ATV trail in the Ice Cracking and Round Lake area promise more access to the White Earth Reservation. The south side of Ice Cracking Lake, adjoining Tea Cracker Lake is being proposed for a subdivision of lots, as are a number of lakes in our region. In addition, the Becker County Parks and Recreation Committee has plans to construct a 70-mile ATV trail on tax-forfeited land in North and South Round Lake Townships. The design will soon be reviewed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Trails and Waterways Unit, where it will have to undergo an environmental assessment and approval procedure before receiving funding and a final go-ahead. If the plan is approved, trail clearing could start as early as next spring and the trail could be ready by fall 2007. The new trail would form a continuous loop comprised of many small loops and spurs that zigzag their way by Ice Cracking, Round, and Polish Lakes on its way through the two townships. The trail will also come close enough to provide easy— though unplanned—access to East Round Lake Road and Boy Scout Camp. At present, most tribal members are not ATV users, and it is likely that more non-tribal members will have access to forests, wetlands and other areas of our reservation, although tribal members will also have access to these trails. At least 50 miles of new trails will be cleared, and ATVs will also have access to all existing forest roads and snowmobile trails, which are notoriously difficult to close effectively. Historically, ATVs have had a poor record in terms of environmental impact and noise pollution. It is likely that increased ATV traffic in the area would have a detrimental effect on the wildlife and ecology of what is a rich landscape. Wetlands, streams, game animals will be affected. “I’m concerned about the medicinal plants in our area, which don’t do well being driven over by ATVs. I’m also generally concerned about the impact of more traffic from people who know little about where the eagles or osprey live, and what to respect on this land” said Winona LaDuke of East Round Lake Road. Becker County commissioners are currently accepting input from the community for or against the trail before submitting their plan to the MN DNR. If public opinion is strong enough the proposal could be halted before being submitted for funding. The commissioners need to hear most from the two Round Lake townships, who will be the communities most affected by the proposed trail. Letters can be sent to: County Commissioners c/o Brian Berg, County Administrator P.O. Box 787 Detroit Lakes MN 56502 10 Anishinaabeg Today DL man competes in poker tourney In his own words, Detroit Lakes resident Glen Bucholz “read his last opponent perfectly” but read another “perfectly wrong” when he gambled it all and lost on the fourth day of the July 7-16 World Series of Poker No-Limit Hold ’em Championship held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino. The Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen covered Bucholz’s $10,000 entry fee and flew him and his wife, Twyla, to Las Vegas to play in the championship, according to a news release from the casino. “About an hour before I busted out, I heard the announcer say there were 1,100 players left in the tournament, so I figure I finished around 1,000th place,” said Bucholz. “. . . I’m happy I lasted as long as I did in the ultimate poker event in the world,” he added. “I finished ahead of three-fourths of the full-time pros.” “For a person who is an experienced poker player but not a full- time or devoted professional on the tournament circuit, Glen finished really well,” noted Marge Rogers, Shooting Star table games manager. Bucholz was holding a pair of pocket sevens when he put all his chips on the table against an opponent, who had nearly lost all his chips to Bucholz in an earlier hand. “He (the opponent) only had a king and a three in the pocket,” Bucholz explained, “but another guy with pocket queens called me and that was that.” The largest hand that Bucholz won was from that earlier hand for $20,000 when he A remarkable 5,619 poker players signed up for the $10,000 buy-in main event, which doled out nearly $53 million in total prize money to the top 560 players. Bucholz became eligible to enter the main event after he won a qualifying poker tournament held at Shooting Star, which sponsors one entrant a year to play in the main World Series of Poker event. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Monster Pike Submitted photo Members of White Earth Natural Resources recently took members of the Boys and Girls Club of the White Earth Reservation - Pine Point and Naytahwaush Units fishing and also taught them boat safety. Sidney LaVoy Brunette, left, and Glen “Jeb” Bunker, of the Naytahwaush Unit, show off their catch at South Twin Lake. Every $1 invested in Early Childhood saves $17 on incarceration, welfare, and special education. This Prevention Campaign is sponsored by the White Earth Early Childhood Initiative and the White Earth Child Care Program in partnership with the White Earth Tribal Law Enforcement Program. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Anishinaabeg Today Happy Retirement, Dennis! 11 Camping out with WE Diabetes Project The White Earth Diabetes Project held their annual Diabetes Camp Sept. 14-15 at Maplelag Resort in rural Callaway. More than 350 attended the two-day conference. The theme was “No Mistakes, Only Lessons!” The camp featured local and nationally known speakers that shared their experiences with diabetes. Keynote speakers included Billy Mills (Oglala Sioux) - who won the 10,000-meter race at the 1964 Olympic games in Tokyo. He earned a gold medal in what has been called one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, and Zonya Foco, best selling author of “Lickety-Split Meals” and is the host of the PBS weekly TV series “Zonya’s Health Bites.” Photo by Gary W. Padrta White Earth Chemical Dependency Director Dennis Hisgun received a star quilt from White Earth Health Services during his retirement luncheon Sept. 22 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center. Hisgun has been the director since March 1983. Pictured from the left are District I Rep. Irene Auginaush, Heath Services Director JoEllen Anywaush, SecretaryTreasurer Bud Heisler and Dennis Hisgun. He was also presented a plaque by the tribal council. Photos by Gary W. Padrta Zonya Foco, author of “Lickety-Split Meals,” autographs her book for Bev Carlson at the Diabetes Camp 2005 at Maplelag Resort on Sept. 14. Olympian Billy Mills talks to the crowd about diabetes and his trials and tribulations that led up his gold medal in the 1964 Olympics. Thanks to tribal health for donating bikes Thanks to JoEllen Anywaush and White Earth Tribal Health for donating bikes for the final Summer Survivor incentive drawing for all the kids that participated in the program this year. Summer Survivor is a program that teaches diabetes education, physical activity, and proper nutrition to all kids of the region. It was again very successful and we look to making it even better next year. Thanks to all the kids, staff, and the people that donated their time to make this happen this year. Congratulations to the following bike winners: Joseph Mueller Naytahwaush, Heidi Stevens - Rice Lake, Quintin Anderson - Elbow Lake, Daicey Warren - Elbow Lake, Zach Dahl - Mahnomen, and Frank Paul - Waubun. The winners can call the White Earth Diabetes Project at (218) 983-3285 and arrange pickup or delivery of their new bike. 12 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Anishinaabeg Today October Food Distribution Calendar Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Diabetes Screening 11 Thursday 5 6 Ambulance BP Checks 10-11 & 1-2 Diabetes Screening 10 Please bring your own boxes Wednesday 12 13 Friday 7 Bagley, RL, Ponsford Naytahwaush Home Delivery 14 SEPTIC SYSTEM 13 DESIGN - INSPECTION - REPAIR DJ ENVIRONMENTAL PO Box 153 v Waubun, MN 56589 1-218-473-2267 (Toll Free) 1-877-841-8240 MN LIC. NO 2311 Donna & Bill Eck (Owners) Mahnomen Waubun, White Earth Home Delivery 17 18 19 20 Detroit Lakes Congregate Home Delivery Ambulance BP Checks 10-11 & 1-2 24 25 21 27 26 28 Inventory No Distribution 31 Office hours: M-F 8-4:30 Distribution hours: M-Th 9-3:30 Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. Phone: (218) 935-2233 Fax: (218) 935-2235 Inventory No Distribution October WIC Calendar Monday 3 Bagley Elem School 10-12 & 1-2:30 Tuesday 4 Bagley Elem School 10-12 & 1-2:30 10 17 Gonvick Community Center 10-12 & 1-2 24 31 11 18 Wednesday 5 6 White Earth Health Center 8-12 & 1-3 White Earth Health Center 8-12 & 1-3 Mahnomen Service Center 11-12:30 & 1:30-5:30 Mahnomen Service Center 9:30-12 & 1-2:30 12 13 19 Bagley Elem School 10-12 & 1-2:30 25 Thursday 20 Naytahwaush Family Service Center 10-12 & 1-3 26 27 Friday 7 Pine Point Clinic 9:30-12:30 14 White Earth Health Center 8-12 & 1-3 21 White Earth Health Center 8-12 & 1-3 28 WILLIAM (BILL) ECK Home Remodeling & Repair P.O. Box 153 Waubun, MN 56589 (218) 473-2267 Lic. #BC 20479492 RTC passes updated conservation code WIC (218) 983-6232 or 1-800-477-0125 The RTC passed a revised version of the White Earth Conservation Code. Copies are available at White Earth Motor Vehicle, Natural Resources Ranch Office, and the Natural Resources Ice Cracking Office. 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Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a property damage report in Pine Point. Incident is under investigation. -Officer was called to assist a Clearwater County Deputy with removing some intoxicated individuals from a public building in Rice Lake. Friday, September 2 -Officer responded to a report of an assault in Naytahwaush. An individual was arrested and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. -Officer took a burglary report in Naytahwaush. Incident is under investigation. -Officer made a DWI arrest east of White Earth and transported to the Becker County Jail. -Officer took a stolen property report in Pine Point. Incident is under investigation. Saturday, September 3 -Officer was called to assist a Mahnomen County Deputy on a report of a vehicle rollover on Hwy 200. No injuries were reported. -Officer took a property damage report in Elbow Lake. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a report of ATV tearing up the lots by Strawberry Lake. Officer spoke with the parent of and advised to keep the kids off the other lots. Sunday, September 4 -Officer took a property damage report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a stolen vehicle report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer responded to a report of a person having been threatened with a baseball bat. Complainant did not want to pursue charges. -Officer was called to assist Mahnomen County Deputies and Mahnomen Fire Department at a report of a fire in Mahnomen. Monday, September 5 -Officer made a DWI arrest south of Naytahwaush and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. -Officer responded to a report of an overdose in White Earth. An individual was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital. -Officer arrested an individual for fleeing an officer on Hwy 113 and transported to the Becker County Jail. Tuesday, September 6 -Officer responded to a report of an assault in Naytahwaush. An individual was arrested on a warrant out of Mahnomen County and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. -Officer responded to a report of a disturbance in Naytahwaush. The incident was a verbal disagreement, the officer assisted and advised. -Officer took a property damage report in Pine Point. Incident is under investigation. -Officer responded to a report of an assault in Pine Point. Victim refused to give the officer a statement. Wednesday, September 7 -Officer was called to assist ICW with a removal in Naytahwaush. -Officer was called to do a welfare check in Naytahwaush. A report will be forwarded to ICW. -Officer responded to a report of an assault in Naytahwaush. A report will be forwarded to the Mahnomen County Attorney for possible charges. Thursday, September 8 -Officer responded to a report of a domestic in Pine Point. A report will be forwarded to the Becker County Attorney for possible charges. -Officer was called to assist a Mahnomen County Deputy at a business in Waubun. -Officer took a stolen property report in White Earth. Property was returned to the owner, no further action was taken. Friday, September 9 -Officer took a property damage report in Pine Point. Officer arrested an individual for the property damage and on a warrant out of Mahnomen County and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. -Officer responded to a report of a fight in Naytahwaush. An individual was arrested and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. -Officer responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in Naytahwaush. The report was unfounded. -Officer took a theft of property report in Naytahwaush. Officer recovered some of the property and returned it to the owner. Incident is under investigation. Saturday, September 10 -Officer assisted Mahnomen County Deputy on a DUI and fleeing an officer in Naytahwaush. -Officer assisted Clearwater County Law Enforcement at a report of a loud party in Rice Lake. -Officer made a DWI arrest on Hwy 59 and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. -Officer made a warrant arrest on a warrant out of Mahnomen County and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. Sunday September 11 -Officer responded to a report of an assault in Naytahwaush. Victim would not give the officer a statement. -Officer made a warrant arrest in Naytahwaush on a warrant out of Becker County and transported to the Becker County Jail. -Officer took a stolen property report in Elbow Lake. Incident is under investigation. -Officer arrested two individuals in Naytahwaush on warrants out of Becker County and Beltrami County and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail. Monday, September 12 -Officer took a property damage report in Naytahwaush. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a property damage report in Pine Point. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a theft report on Hwy 35. Incident is under investigation. Tuesday, September 13 -Officer responded to a report of a domestic in White Earth. Upon arrival of the officers everything was okay at the residence. No action taken. -Officer took a report of a sexual assault in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. Wednesday, September 14 -Officer assisted a MN State Patrol on a stop south of Mahnomen on Hwy 59. 15 -Officers assisted the Ogema and White Earth Fire Department at a report of a house fire in Ogema. -Officer took a property damage report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer arrested an individual north of Hwy 113 on warrants out of Becker County and transported to the Becker County Jail. Thursday, September 15 -Officer took a report of an assault on Hwy 113. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a report of a theft in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a burglary report in Naytahwaush. Incident is under investigation. Friday September 16 -Officer responded to a report of a domestic east of White Earth. An individual was arrested and transported to the Becker County Jail. -Officer took a harassment report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. Saturday, September 17 -Officer took a property damage reporting White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a property damage report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer was called to remove an individual from a residence in Naytahwaush. -Officer responded to take a property damage report in Pine Point. Upon arrival of the officer the complainant did not want to give a statement. Sunday, September 18 -Officer responded to a report of a domestic in Naytahwaush. Officer determined the incident to be a verbal disagreement. -Officer responded to a report of an assault in Waubun. Incident is under investigation. -Officer made a warrant arrest in Pine Point and transported to the Becker County Jail. -Officer responded to a report of an accident by Strawberry Lake. No injuries were reported. Monday, September 19 -Officer took a stolen property report in Naytahwaush. Property was located and returned to the owner. -Officer took a report of a stop arm violation. Vehicle was located and the driver was arrested on a warrant out of Becker County and transported to the Becker County Jail. -Officer was called to assist a Mahnomen County Deputy with a warrant arrest in Mahnomen. Tuesday, September 20 -Officer took a burglary report in Pine Point. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a property damage report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. -Officer took a property damage report in White Earth. Incident is under investigation. Wednesday, September 21 -Officer responded to a report of an assault in White Earth. Complainant did not was to give a statement or pursue charges. -Officer took a report of a violation of an order in Waubun. A report will be forwarded to the Mahnomen County Attorney. -Officer took a property damage report in Naytahwaush. Incident is under investigation. 16 Anishinaabeg Today October Diabetes Project Calendar Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Honor the Beat Naytahwaush @ 12:30 MICOE (Elder’s Meeting) BP/BS @ Ranch 10-11, 1-2 10 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 %,,0$$',,=,,:,,1 Friday 7 BP/BS @ Ranch 10-11, 1-2 11 12 13 14 Diabetes Bingo @ Rice Lake after lunch 17 19 18 Honor the Beat WE @ Noon 20 Wednesday, September 28, 2005 21 12:5(17,1* &20)257$%/(5(7,5(0(17/,9,1* %LLPDDGLL]LLZLLQRIIHUVPDQ\DPHQLWLHV ,QGLYLGXDOO\FRQWUROOHGKHDW $VVLVWUDLOVLQWKHEDWKURRPV DQGDLUFRQGLWLRQLQJ .H\HGHQWU\V\VWHP $OODSSOLDQFHV 'HDGEROWORFNV &RLQRSHUDWHGODXQGU\ IDFLOLWLHV 6PRNHGHWHFWRUV (OHFWULFDOVZLWFKHVDQGRXWOHWV ZLWKLQHDV\UHDFK 3ULYDWHPDLOER[HV /RWVRIVSDFHIRUPD[LPXP PRELOLW\ )LUHUHVLVWDQWFRQVWUXFWLRQ 6PRNLQJDOORZHGLQWHQDQWV /LJKWHGSDUNLQJDUHD DSDUWPHQWV Elbow Lake Diabetes Bingo $))25'$%/( 24 Honor the Beat Pine Point @ 11:30 25 26 Honor the Beat Elbow Lake @ Noon 31 27 28 Dr. Ung/WE Honor the Beat Rice Lake @ 11:15 Dr. Ung Mahnomen Monte Fox - Coordinator Cheryl St.Claire - Program Nurse Kathi Murray - Dietitian Gail Gardner - IHS Nutritionist Phone: (218) 983-3285 Real Estate Century 21 NEW LISTING – CALLAWAY HOME: Large very well cared for home. 1752 sq. ft. on main level, includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, dining area, rec room with fireplace and possible office. Full basement, large deck, attached garage. Huge lot and a detached garage. Tons of pine trees. Listed by Dick Carr. Call for an appointment. #15-3421 $132,000. Business: 218-847-9288, Home: 218-847-7182, Toll Free: 1-888-847-9288. Action Realty Thank You To the Naytahwaush Harvest Festival Organizers and Workers. Miigwech for the pow wow, parade, meal and all the activities during the weekend! Your hard work was very apparent in the super jobs you all did. 3OHDVH&RQWDFW&KEM$TWFGXQNF/CPCIGT $KKOCCFKK\KKYKKP"WEJKPEQTI 'SWCN*QWUKPI1RRQTVWPKV['SWCN'ORNQ[OGPV1RRQTVWPKV[ Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Financial Corporation If you are an Enrolled Member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe call 218-335-8582 for an appointment to obtain a low interest mortgage loan for an existing home or for new construction. Let us help you get a home! Thank you to the White Earth Project Diabetes Project staff and Diabetes Camp sponsors for the opportunity to learn to take charge of our diabetes and our health. Diabetes Camp is better every year. Thank you. To the Boys and Girls Club of Naytahwaush. The flowers you planted at the Sport Complex brightened the days of many people. Thank you! To Donny O for all you mow! Thank you. 7374 White Earth Lake Price reduced- Three bedroom year around home on White Earth Lake. 75 ft. of lakeshore. Fireplace in living room. Open floor plan. Completely updated inside. Very motivated seller who has moved out of the area. Trust land - must be enrolled to purchase. - $95,000. Call Everett Kjelbertson at (218) 935-0400. $VDUHVLGHQWRI%LLPDDGLL]LLZLLQ\RXZLOOSD\RQO\RI\RXUDGMXVWHG PRQWKO\LQFRPHIRUUHQW$OOXWLOLWLHVDUHLQFOXGHGLQWKHUHQWZLWKWKH H[FHSWLRQRIWHOHSKRQHDQGVDWHOOLWHWHOHYLVLRQ %LLPDDGLL]LLZLLQSURYLGHV DSDUWPHQWV IRU SHUVRQV DJHG \HDUV RU ROGHU DFFHVVLEOHXQLWVDYDLODEOH Help support advertisers who help support your newspaper Student News Andrew Tibbetts of Naytahwaush attended the Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program for freshman and transfer students at Bemidji State University in July. Tibbetts is a freshman. SOAR is a day-long orientation program that gives students the opportunity to meet individually with an academic advisor, undergo academic assessment, evaluate class placement recommendations, identify University academic expectations, be involved in small group discussions focusing on residential and campus life, and register for Fall classes. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Erma from Page 2 three years of clean audits, no debt. Because White Earth has been ahead of the debt repayment plan, I will request a waiver on the three years of clean audits from the Office of Self Governance. Self governance allows tribes to truly exercise self determination. White Earth is the only non-self governance tribe in Minnesota. Indian Health Service (IHS) Ron and I met with top officials at IHS in Rockville, Md. I addressed the appalling disparity of federal IHS funds to the Bemidji Area Office which directly impacts health care at White Earth. The Bemidji Area Office is funded at 43 percent of need, the lowest in the country. Other areas receive far more. I could not help but feel anger at the disparity and injustice of funding. I told IHS officials that I am angry because my tribe is suffering from second and third rate health care. We have good, dedicated health care providers but they are strapped by lack of funds. I know there are long lists of people waiting for referrals and necessary surgeries. Over 1,000 patients wait for dental care. I will take all avenues, including legal action, to change the disparity of federal funds. I will hold public hearings at White Earth to document the impact of inadequate funds and health care. Adequate health care is our fundamental right. Wild Rice I have requested assistance from Congressman Collin Peterson, the Ranking Member of the House Agricultural Committee to develop the processing and marketing of wild rice. The tribal council is the largest buyer of wild rice. Five years ago our wild rice harvesters had no place to sell their rice so the tribe stepped in to buy their rice. The tribe now buys, processes, and distributes wild rice at cost only to schools, nutrition programs, Shooting Star Casino, and other entities. There is a need to expand wild rice into a more profitable market. Congressman Peterson is a good friend of Anishinaabeg Today White Earth. The Congressman told me that when he was state senator he made wild rice the state grain in Minnesota. American Indian Veterans I have requested the funding for a Veterans Service Officer to be located on the White Earth Reservation. Do you know that 25 percent of all Indians serve in the U.S. military, yet receive least amount of benefits? That is more than any group in this country. I will do everything possible to help our Indian veterans who sacrificed for us to enjoy freedom. The Rising Costs of Fuel I have requested aid for rising costs of heating fuel. Last year tribal members on fuel assistance ran out of benefits in midwinter. The tribal council put forth nearly $500,000 in supplemental fuel assistance. This year will be a crisis. According to reports, fuel costs are projected to rise 50 percent. Circle of Life School I have requested more funds for the construction of a new K-12 school. To date, approximately $4 million has been appropriated to construct a K-12 school in 2008. The funds are unrealistic and inadequate. Our young people deserve much more. Other visits in Washington were: Housing and Urban Development and Federal Transportation. I formally invited both Senators Mark Dayton and Norm Coleman to the White Earth Reservation. They should see firsthand our needs. On the front line, they are our voices in Congress. On Friday, Sept. 23, I was honored to speak on Constitutional Reform at the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association in Minneapolis. Tribal constitutional reform is a priority to accomplish during my term in office. It is necessary to ensure stability, fairness, due process and separation of powers in government. With all of that, I say God Bless all. You are in my prayers. Erma Job Opportunity TITLE: Women’s Wellbriety Center Counselor Aide LOCATION: White Earth RTC Offices CLOSE: Until Filled SALARY: $9.58 per hour; full-time with fringe, on-call DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the WWC Manager/Counselor; incumbent will assist counselors with clients of the WWC. Duties will include but are not limited to: - Assist in the care and guidance along with supervision to clients place in the facility under a treatment plan. - Assists and participates with implementation of recreational and leisure time activities. - Document and record on a daily log, and other daily records as required on a continual and timely basis. - Work rotating shifts and weekends. Be on-call on a rotation basis. QUALIFICATIONS: - Must have a High School Diploma or GED. - Must have 1 year sobriety. Must have valid MN. Driver’s License, insurance and Transportation. - Must have a telephone or be willing to obtain one. - Must participate in mandatory alcohol/drug testing when called upon. - Must be able to pass a criminal background check. - Must maintain confidentiality at all times. Must have basic first aide. - Knowledge of the 12 step AA Program, the Whit Bison and Wellbriety Program. - Knowledge of Native American culture and spirituality. - Knowledge of women’s and children’s issues. - Knowledge of parenting issues. - Knowledge of White Bison. APPLY TO: White Earth Tribal Council, ATTN: Personnel, P.O. Box 418, White Earth, MN. 56591 EEO With Indian Preference - A Drug-Free Workplace 17 STATE OF MINNESOTA WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT White Earth Indian Reservation CHILDREN’S COURT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Re the Matter of: Concerning Guardianship of Respondent’s Minor Children Cynthia Jones, Court File No: CG05-138 Petitioner, and SUMMONS Karen Jones, Respondent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the Petitioner's attorney an answer to the Petition for a Guardianship which is on file at the Office of the Clerk of the White Earth Tribal Court at the RTC Building, White Earth MN, 56591 herewith served upon you in thirty (30) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the date of service when this summons appears in the newspaper. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Guardianship of your minor children. The default hearing of the White Earth Tribal Court date is set for November 16, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Contact Valerie Field and/or the White Earth Tribal Court for more information. Dated August 8, 2005 Valerie S. Field, Attorney for Petitioner Anishinabe Legal Services P.O. Box 57 Naytahwaush, MN 56566 (218) 935-5345 Help support advertisers who help support the Anishinaabeg Today 18 Anishinaabeg Today Obituaries Floyd “Fritz” DeGroat Floyd “Fritz” DeGroat, 45, of Ogema, died Sept. 5, in Maplewood, Minn. Floyd was born Sept. 30, 1959 in Kenosha, Wis., to Donald H. and Bernice J. (St. Clair) DeGroat. He grew up in the Twin Cities and Ogema, attending school in Ogema and later in Fridley, Minn. Floyd worked construction and roofing in the Twin Cities where he also did window washing. Beginning in 1995, he worked for the Shooting Star Casino and Gordon Construction building the casino. He returned to the Twin Cities where he again washed windows. Floyd had lived with his dad in rural Ogema for the past number of years. Floyd is survived by five daughters: Christy, Faith, Hope, Joy, and Charity Degroat; one son, Floyd DeGroat Jr.; his father, Donald DeGroat of Ogema; four sisters: Dorothy J. DeGroat of Minneapolis, Michelle Engebretson of Maplewood, Barbara Jean Giles of Spring Lake Park, Minn., Penny Proell and her husband Greg of Elk River, Minn.; two brothers: Donald E. DeGroat and his wife Lorraine of Naytahwaush, Timothy DeGroat of Ogema; one half-brother, Norman DeGroat of New Ulm, Minn.; one granddaughter, Taylor. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mother, Bernice in 1982; one sister, Debra June DeGroat. Floyd was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Earth. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, ricing, leeching, and trapping. He was an exceptional hunter. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 10 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Earth, with Father Mietek Bajek, OMI officiating. Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth. Arrangements: The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. John L. Lorsung John L. Lorsung, 73, of Ogema, went home to be with the Lord peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 15 at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, Minn. John was born June 25, 1932 in Ogema to James “Jake” and Mary (Pawlak) Lorsung. He was raised and lived in Ogema until he moved to Detroit Lakes to begin his career with the Gambles Corporation. He was united in marriage with Lucille Sandeen on May 4, 1957. Throughout his 20 years with Gambles, he worked in the cities of Detroit Lakes, Crookston, Minn., Stevens Point, Wis., Kansas City and Minneapolis. In 1973, he returned with his family to Ogema and fulfilled a life-long dream of opening his own hardware store. This store remained in business for 30 years. In 1988, John became a real estate agent working with the Vacation Properties and Malstrom Realty agencies in the Detroit Lakes area until becoming a real estate broker and opening his own business under the name of Lorsung’s Realty. For the remainder of his working years, he proudly ran both of his businesses until 2003. John is survived by his three children: Jim Lorsung and his wife Wanda of Hawley, Janelle Lundin and her husband Mark of Alexandria, Minn., Joel Lorsung and his wife Stephanie of Pine City, Minn.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; his special friend, Lucy Lorsung of Ogema. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary Lorsung. John was a member of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Ogema and spent time as a member of its Parish Council. He was a past member of the Ogema City Council, the Mahnomen Knights of Columbus, the Crookston Elks, the Detroit Lakes Jaycees and Eagles clubs, and the Becker County Historical Society. He had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing, playing cards and he had a special interest in history. John took great joy in the time he spent with his family. He will be remembered for his intelligence, quick wit, sense of humor, his participation and support of his children’s activities, and the love he felt for his family. Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 19 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Ogema with Father Mietek Bajek, OMI, Celebrant. Interment: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in Ogema. Arrangements: The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Kim Allen Harstad Kim Allen Harstad, 48, of Callaway, died Sept. 15 at his home. Kim Harstad was born July 15, 1957 in Valley City, N.D. to Arlen B. and Lois M. (Anderson) Harstad. He grew up in Callaway and Detroit Lakes where he attended school. He graduated from Ft. Collins (Colorado) High School. Kim was united in marriage with Wendy Wendt July 14, 1979 at the Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes. Kim was employed as a truck driver and later as a drywall taper. From 19992005 he was the owner/innkeeper of the Tulaby Lake Inn, rural Waubun. Kim is survived by his wife, Wendy of Callaway; three daughters: Heather Springer and her husband Tim of Fargo, Heidi Harstad and Brian Murray of Lake Park, Kristine Harstad, at home; parents, Arlen and Lois Harstad of Detroit Lakes; sisters: Cindy St. Claire and her husband Bob of Callaway, Gail Wiebolt and her husband Steve of Detroit Lakes; brothers: Dave Harstad and his wife Peggy, Dan Harstad and his wife Heidi, all of Detroit Lakes; one granddaughter, Emily Murray; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; three brothers: Steven, Glen and Arthur. Kim enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, bow hunting, bear hunting, and especially his family and granddaughter. He always had a friendly personality and was willing to help anyone. The funeral service was Sept. 20 at the Northern Lights Tabernacle in Richwood, with Pastor Robert St. Claire officiating. Interment: Aura Memorial Cemetery, rural Callaway. Arrangements: The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Memorials In Loving Memory of Alvin (Gweez) Potter who passed away three years ago on Oct. 3, 2002 For the wonderful man that was in my life, until God took you home. I’m so glad Alvin that I had you in my life for many years. I am glad I had you to hold my hand, to share my dreams and understand. I was glad to have you to make me smile, to have some fun and laugh awhile. I was glad I had you to dry my tears, to hear my thoughts and calm my fears. I was glad I had you to help me cope, to share your strength and you gave me hope. For all you were and all you did, I am so glad that I had you as long as I did. With wonderful thoughts and love – I miss you a lot. Ethelbert VanWert In Loving Memory of my dear lady friend Hazel L. Auginaush who passed away 14 years ago on Sept. 21, 1991. Hazel, it’s already been 14 years since I held your hand and said “goodbye.” I wish it would of never happened but we don’t have the say of that – but we will meet again. Hazel, I will always thank you for your wonderful arms that were always wide open when I came to visit you - your humor that kept my heart light, your wonderful food that kept my belly full, and mine that kept yours full, we always shared and we always ate. Most of all, I thank you for being a woman of faith and loving me no matter what people had to say, and thank you for holding hands and touching my heart, I miss you so much. Your lady friend Wanda Bevins Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Happy Ads Happy 67th Belated Birthday MOTHER DEAR Happy Birthday Michael Joseph Maher Love Mom -Joni- Sept. 14 Much love, Shane Birthday Ads are $5 with a picture or $4 without. All payments must be made in advance. Happy 13th Birthday to our beautiful (Sweetie Cakes) Jessica Ann Bevins on Sept. 24 You are now a teenager! Love you forever! Grandpa Art Bevins & Grandma Wanda Bevins Happy Birthday Grandpa Bellefeuille!! Sept. 29 Love you so much! Lauren, Will, Carter and Jarod Happy Birthday Teenager! 13 on September 24th Love, Mom, Dad, & Brother Happy Birthday Jaci McArthur (18) Oct. 30 & Jacob McArthur (20) Oct. 23 Love, Family Sept. 12 Happy Belated B.D. Rags AKA Tar Baby Sept. 21 Luv Sandy, Butch, Doug and Ma Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary to Art Jr. & Maria Bevins on Sept. 9 - 05. Hope you have many more! Love yous, Wanda & Art Bevins Sr. Happy 18th B-Day on Sept. 20! Guess Who? Anishinaabeg Today Happy 21st Birthday on Sept. 17 Guess Who? Congratulations Rebecca Lynn Maher on your 1st year at MSU Moorhead Love, Mom & Family Happy 50th Birthday! “Kat” Lisa Buck Sept. 21 Happy 17th Birthday Michael “Mick” Larson Don’t party too hard! Love, Mom Love your cuz Josie Thank You The family of Rich Bunker would like to extend our deepest thanks to: The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office Deputy Doug Krier, Naytahwaush Ambulance and Mahnomen Ambulance for their quick response. The Mahnomen Health Center ER Staff, Life Flight and MeritCare Hospital for their excellent care. Paige and Anders of Mattson Funeral Home for their fine work. All of Rich's friends and family members who generously donated their time, sent food, flowers and money. With a special thanks to Rev. Doyle Turner for a wonderful service and Tony and Tammy Wadena for their special help. All of you have touched our lives in this time of sorrow. Thank you. My family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral of Hallie J. Dvorak, and we want to thank each and everyone for the food and consolation that was given to us. Also, thank you for the flowers and cards and all the support you gave to our family. Special thanks to Richard Armstrong for the beautiful songs you sang. Thank you Pastor Tim for the nice ceremony and kind words you and the others had to say about Hallie, every word that was said is true for Hallie was a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Hallie will be greatly missed, thanks to Butch for being such a good friend to Hallie. Thanks to Earl for keeping company with him, we know he enjoyed it. May he rest in peace. God Bless You All, The Family of Hallie, (Philomene Dvorak, daughters and grandchildren) Dear Officer [Duane] Brownlee: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for assisting me in a lock out of my vehicle on two different occasions. The first being in Waubun, in which none of the city police or Mahnomen County officers would assist me. But you came from White Earth after dealing with another incident there to assist me. The second being in Ogema and you were there within five minutes from being dispatched from Bev Johnson. It is nice to have someone like you on the White Earth Police force when assistance is needed for those certain circumstances. Again, thank you very much. Sept. 23 October 5th Happy Birthday Davey Jo King Love and miss you! Forever in our heats! Happy B-Day Lynn Beaulieu on Oct. 13 when the witches fly around. Love, Family Happy Birthday Nathan Sept. 21st & Jere Sept. 29th Love, Mia, Jess & Dom October 10th Happy Birthday Robbie James Bellanger Sr. (35) Love and miss you See you soon! Big Daddy! Love Elizabeth, Stephanie, Silas and Robbie Jr. 19 Classified Ads Sincerely, Stacie Warren Compact Discs, DVDs & Stereo Systems - Audio, Video & Musical Accessories. 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