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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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9 a.m.
GCD: Glen Wachowiak
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
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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
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SEPTIC SYSTEM
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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
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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. For more information regarding the revised Conservation Code call (218)
573-3007.
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White Earth Tribal Police Department Blotter
Thursday, September 1
-Officer took a report of an attempted auto theft
in White Earth. 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.
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-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.
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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
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Erma
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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
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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
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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
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Happy 13th Birthday to our
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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
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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.
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on Sept. 20!
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Love,
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Family
Happy
50th Birthday!
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Sept. 21
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Love your
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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.
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Anishinaabeg Today
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Naytahwaush Harvest Festival - Sept. 10-11
Photos by Gary W. Padrta