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Anishinaabeg Today
Vol. 10, No. 8
A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe
White Earth, Minn.
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June 15, 2005
Grand Entry
Photo by Gary W. Padrta
Ken Klaudt, a member of the Arikara/Mandan Tribe from Fort Berthold
Reservation in North Dakota, spoke with White Earth Chairwoman Erma J.
Vizenor about the upcoming Native American Inaugural Olympic Games.
500 dancers braved rain and mud to attend the 137th Annual
Ken Klaudt is looking for a few WhiteMoreEarththanCelebration.
For more pictures see Pages 12 and 24.
good men, women for Olympics Winners paddle home in new canoes
The
Native
American
Inaugural Olympic Games will be
hosted by New York City in 2007,
but it’s never to early to get the
word out.
Ken Klaudt, a member of the
Arikara/Mandan tribe from Fort
Berthold Indian Reservation in
North Dakota, has been appointed
to serve as the Commissioner of
the Native American Inaugural
Olympic Games by Tex Hall,
President National Congress of
American Indians.
Klaudt recently visited the
reservation and spoke with White
Earth Chairwoman Erma J.
Vizenor.
He said the main emphasis of
the Olympics was to include traditional games to include alligator
wrestling, tomahawk throwing
(standing and on horse back), old
Indian wrestling (tethered mouthto-mouth), original Indian dodge
ball, reflex catching of in-flight
spears and arrows, dance contests
and much more.
Klaudt is a Native American
historian. His grandfathers, One
Feather and Little Soldier, son of
Sitting Bull, fought in Custer's
Battle in 1876 at the Little Big Horn
River in Montana serving as scouts
for the U.S. Cavalry. This was the
same year that the missionary
came to Like A Fish-Hook Village
in North Dakota where his grandmother, Dikah Little Soldier was
converted to Christianity. Later, his
mother, Lillian White Corn Little
Soldier and father, Rev. R.H.
Klaudt were converted.
He is from the Original Klaudt
Indian Family Gospel Singers that
performed and ministered as a
group for more than 70 years. The
family was seen for many years on
gospel TV shows from Nashville
and Hollywood.
Klaudt performs vocally with
professional instrumental backup
and gives his testimony in Native
American regalia. He personally
has performed musically for more
than 50 years in the professional
gospel music industry, television,
radio, Cornerstone recording company, and he was inducted into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame and
Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Almost 400 people attended the
public drawing for six canoes at the
Shooting Star Casino Event Center
on June 10. Chairwoman Erma J.
Vizenor drew out the lucky winners.
To enter the drawing, contestants must have been a White Earth
enrolled tribal member, 18 years old
or older, have the new style tribal ID,
and needed to be present to claim
the prize. All entries forms must
have been postmarked no later than
the June 3 deadline to the White
Earth Natural Resources Office at Ice
Cracking. Facsimiles entry forms
were accepted.
Congratulations
to
Vernie
Hisgun, Richard V. Heisler, Louis
Londo Sr., Joan Peterson, Bruce
Alger, and Bev Karsten.
Thanks to the White Earth
Reservation Tribal Council and Jim
Foster, Shooting Star Casino, for providing the canoes, and the White
Earth Natural Resource staff for
coordinating the event.
Photo by Jim Foster
Winners of the canoes were Bev Karsten, Bruce Alger, Vernie Hisgun,
White Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor (who drew the winners), Richard V.
Heisler, Louis Londo Sr., and Joan Peterson.
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Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor
137th Annual Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ishkonigan
Niimiwin, June 10-12
I extend a heartfelt "mi-gwitch" (thank you) to all of
our relatives, friends, and guests who came to the annual White Earth Pow-wow. A special thank you to the
Pow-wow Committee for the hard work in preparation
before the pow-wow and for working long hours during
and after the pow-wow.
Although the rains fell, the Spirit of celebration and
thankfulness amongst the people was not dampened.
People had traveled from all over the country to be
home on the White Earth Reservation. We were together as a proud Nation to celebrate the 1867 Treaty that
established the White Earth Reservation as a permanent
homeland for the Anishinabe, the "original people." It
was our 137th annual tradition of visiting, feasting, and
dancing.
On Saturday after the Grand Entry it was an honor
for me to give the welcome address to all of our relatives, friends, and guests. I believe I spoke for everyone in saying, "En-min-wayn-dum. In-da-yahn. Omah-keeng, Gaa-waa-baa-bi-gan-i-kaag (I love my
home on this earth, the great White Earth Nation)."
On another note, the rains that closed the Saturday
evening Grand Entry and made everything so messy
shows that our pow-wow grounds are in dire need of
repair and fixing. The Tribal Council must find the
funds to upgrade a parking area, the camp grounds, the
vendor area, and the pow-wow arena.
As I walked around the muddy, slippery, wet powwow grounds, the thoughts and plans raced in my head
of what I would like to see and work for: a large blacktop parking lot to accommodate all vehicles; blacktop
roads in and out of the pow-wow area; a campground
area that is like one at the State Parks with modern
bathrooms, showers, electrical and septic hook-ups,
water faucets, outdoor cooking areas, and nice ground
for each camper; a vendor area that is mud-free; new
buildings for cooking and serving food, announcer
and speakers, elders, dressing and changing; new
bleachers, an arena that has the best ground for dancing; and stadium lighting.
Some may say "whoa," that Erma is thinking about
a lot money, hundreds of thousands of dollars, but I
believe we should plan and work the best. Mike Swan,
one of our pow-wow committee members, said to me on
Sunday, "we have been asking for years to fix up the
grounds." As I listened to him, I said to myself, "We
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Anishinaabeg Today
June 15, 2005
Bagley High School
student wins essay contest about her father
her father for the 2005 Minnesota Twins
Father of the Year award. Her teacher, Mr.
Nelson, will receive a certificate of appreciIn the winter of 2005, the Minnesota ation and two tickets to a Twins game in
Twins sponsored an essay contest for June.
Minnesota students in grades 1-12. The
The Twins selected five dads from all
essay subject was “What My Father Means the essay entries submitted to be a finalist
to Me.” Interested students were to in the Father of The Year award. The five
describe their relationship with their father finalists selected are mostly from the southor a father figure and what he meant to ern part of Minnesota. Out of the five
them. All essays were received at Twins fathers selected, only one will be the winner
headquarters before March 25, 2005.
of the 2005 Father of the Year. This award
Bagley High School ninth-grade will be given at a future Twin’s game in
English teacher Perry Nelson, gave the June 2005.
assignment to his students and submitted
Following are excerpts from Evelyn
them to the contest. The
Lang’s essay, “My Dad:”
Minnesota Twins baseball
“My dad’s name is Dennis.
“My dad’s name is
club and the National
He’s really weird. He has a
Center for Fathering Dennis. He’s really weird. really crazy personality
announced five essay winbecause he tries to act like
He has a really crazy
ners from each grade in
a kid. He thinks he’s funny,
personality because he
Minnesota.
but he’s not, and it gets
Among the five ninth- tries to act like a kid. He really annoying.
grade
winners
from thinks he’s funny, but he’s
“He has many jobs. He
Minnesota was White
works out in the woods
not, and it gets really
Earth enrollee Evelyn
sometimes. He fixes peoannoying.”
Lang. She placed in the
ple’s cars. He’ll drive peorunner-up category.
ple to places if their car
Evelyn said, “We were assigned the isn’t working. He drives people bananas.
theme in Mr. Nelson’s class. It was an His most important job —being a dad with
intriguing topic, and I wanted to write cancer.
about my dad Dennis. I love to write, and I
“My dad has acute lymphatic leukemia.
enjoy the competition.” Evelyn will gradu- It’s a disease that affects blood cells in a perate in 2008 and wants to go into a pre-med son. He was diagnosed almost a year ago.
program to become a pediatrician so she Even though he has this disease, he’ll still
can help kids. A typical teenager, she enjoys have time to do stuff with my brother
listening to hip hop and rap music and Dennis, Jr. and me.
babysitting her four-year-old niece Jaycee.
“He’ll have to wake up at 4:30 in the
The main theme of Evelyn’s essay about morning to drive four hours to Fargo (and
her father was that he is recovering from back) for a medical appointment and try to
leukemia and is still on medication. Despite be home in time to pick up me and my
his bout with cancer, he is very active in his brother from after-school activities. And,
children’s lives and “is always there for even when his doctors say he should be at
them.”
home resting, he’ll be out helping other
For her efforts, Evelyn will receive a people with their problems. My dad is outCertificate of Merit, a coupon for two free going, so if he doesn’t know who you are,
Krispy Kreme doughnuts, a Twins voucher
for tickets, and the opportunity to nominate See Contest Page 3
By Darlene Sawyer
Farmers Independent
Anishinaabeg Today
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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
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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
June 15, 2005
Adrianne Levy
named Student of
the Year for WETCC
Adrianne Mischele
Levy was named the
2004-2005 Student of the
Year for White Earth
Tribal and Community
College by the American
Indian College Fund and
the
Castle
Rock
Foundation. Levy was
presented her honor at
the WETCC graduation
May 18 at the Shooting
Star Casino.
One student from
each of the 34 tribal colAdrianne Levy, holding
leges throughout the her son, Michael, was recentUnited States is chosen ly selected the 2004-2005
Student of the Year. Student of the Year for the
Recipients must be of White Earth Tribal and
Native
American Community College
descent, a full-time student, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, display academic excellence and outstanding community
achievement, and must be nominated by a faculty or
staff member of a tribal college. Levy received a $1,000
cash scholarship.
Levy, 22, is a full time student, a full time employee at the Shooting Star Casino, and full time single
mother to her 2-year-old-son, Michael.
“It is difficult to go to work, go to school, and raise
my son, but in the end it will certainly pay off,” said
Levy. We need to show our children that education is
important, not only by saying, but by doing. With
more education you will have more opportunities and
can go further in life.”
Levy is the daughter of Mike and Denise Levy of
White Earth.
Keep It Wild!
Wild Rice “Eat-In”
Join with your community for a bowl of wild rice, a
screening of a short documentary film, Manoomin:
Minnesota Way of Life, and a discussion about
threats to manoomin (wild rice) and what you can
do to save it! Free and open to the public. For
questions, or to register, please phone Jennifer
at (218) 573-3448.
Dates and locations:
4 July 12: Native Harvest (across from
Strawberry Lake store), 6 p.m.
4 July 13: Naytahwaush Sports Complex, 6 p.m.
4 July 14: Old Pine Point School, 6 p.m.
More locations may be announced in the next issue
of Anishinaabeg Today.
Anishinaabeg Today
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Tribes, health service establish center
for victims of domestic, sexual violence
A new center that will provide treatment of child abuse, sexual assault and
domestic violence recently opened its doors
in Bemidji.
The Family Advocacy Center of
Northern Minnesota is one of the first in the
nation to provide those services under one
roof and is one of the first to be developed
by a tribal government and nontribal organizations.
The center, located at North Country
Regional Hospital, is a joint venture of the
Red Lake Band of Chippewa and North
Country Health Services, along with other
health providers, regional law enforcement
officials and local social service agencies.
Although the center will serve residents
throughout northwestern Minnesota, it will
especially emphasize service to Indians living on three nearby reservations -- Red
Lake, Leech Lake and White Earth -- who
make up more than 80 percent of the state's
Indian population
Before creation of the center, abuse and
assault victims usually have had to travel to
the Twin Cities for treatment. Staff members at the new center will create programs
that are particularly sensitive to the region's
Indian residents.
Organized as a nonprofit organization,
the advocacy center is in the midst of a $1
million fundraising campaign, to cover
startup and initial operating expenses.
Waubun Elementary School 6th graders
express views on protecting sacred wild rice
Thirty-four Waubun Elementary School
6th graders and their teacher, Marie
Dretsch, wrote letters to their State Senator,
Rod Skoe (DFL-02) on May 23, asking the
Senator to protect wild rice.
On May 6, the group traveled to the
State Capitol, where they met briefly with
Sen. Skoe. Dretsch recalled, "The Senator
told us to contact him if we had issues of
concern. Protecting our State Grain is definitely a major concern, and we want
Senator Skoe to know that."
Jennifer Tlumak, Wild Rice Media/
Outreach Coordinator at the White Earth
Land Recovery Project, held a discussion
with the class about threats to wild rice
from genetic engineering. Legislation was
introduced in the House and Senate this
session to prohibit genetically engineered
wild rice from the state. Tlumak expects
legislators to consider a similar bill in 2006.
Senator Skoe is Vice Chair of the Senate
Agriculture, Veterans, and Gaming
Committee – the committee in which the
Contest
from Page 2
he’ll talk to you and get to know you better.
“Overall, my dad is awesome because
he’s not like other dads.
He’s umm… unique. I guess you could
call it that. My dad is someone who would
drop whatever he was doing to help me or
my brother out. My dad is a great dad. He
provides for me and my brother. He can be
really weird and act dumb, but that’s why
we love him.”
Evelyn’s dad Dennis said, “I guess what
she wrote is true. I’m really surprised and
honored to be written about. Evelyn is a
special girl.
bill was heard this year – so he may be
instrumental in the bill's fate.
The 6th graders each wrote individualized letters, many of which reflected the
cultural and spiritual significance of wild
rice to the Anishinaabeg people.
Student Lera Hephner wrote, "I have
been taught in the traditional ways of the
Ojibwe people. Wild rice is so important in
my way of life." Another student, Aaron
Fabre, explained, "I like wild rice just the
way it is. Why would you want fakes when
the Creator gave us real wild rice? Wild
rice is the spirits heart and soal [sic]. If you
put fakes in the rice the spirit will die."
Whitney Smith's letter reflected the sentiments of many in the class. She wrote,
"Please support the legislation to prohibit
GE wild rice from MN. I love eating fresh
grown wild rice. Please help us, because
we are counting on you!"
Tlumak recently delivered the students'
letters to Senator Skoe's office in St. Paul.
“I hope that she gets what she wants out
of her life. It hasn’t been easy. My dad Art
Lang died of leukemia in 1990. The doctors
tell me that I am in remission. I’m glad of
that.”
This is the second year that Mr. Nelson’s
students have ranked in the top five of
Minnesota ninth graders. Last year, Matt
Illies, Bagley, placed first among Minnesota
ninth graders’ essays; and Alyssa Benson,
Bagley, was runner-up, just as Evelyn did
this year. What a great accomplishment for
Bagley students.
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Anishinaabeg Today
June 15, 2005
School’s Out For Summer
The staff and teachers of the Circle of Life School wish our students a happy and SAFE
summer!
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
Notice of Availability is hereby given of an advertised
Environmental Assessment (EA). The project is called
"College Road." The proposed project has a legal
description as follows: Township 144N. Range 42W.
and the W1/2 NW1/4 of Section 1 & the NE1/4 SE1/4
of Section 2, Pembina Township, Mahnomen County.
The White Earth Band of Minnesota
SUMMARY:
Chippewa, in conjunction with the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, are proposing new road construction for 0.87
miles and an associated apartment complex. The project is located in a rural environment. The undertaking
was established by the use of Federal funding to complete the project.
Submitted photos
The staff and teachers, who walked the walk, also want to remind students, staff and
teachers to keep walking during the summer. A few more people walking next year can easily beat the 5,281 miles this group walked during the six-week walk this spring.
Community youth are invited to
attend the Learn to Bead Project
The Lean to Bead Project has started and 10 youth, ages
12-18, will be able to participate at each site. Check the following following days and locations closest to you.
Mondays - 5-7 p.m. at Circle of Life School
Tuesdays - 2-4 p.m. at Rice Lake
Tuesdays - 6-8 p.m. at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex
Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. at the old Pine Point School
Thursdays - 2-4 p.m. at White Earth Tribal College
Thursdays - 6-8 p.m. at Elbow Lake Community Center
For more information call Ken Fox at 1-800-763-8629.
To advertise in the
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call (218) 983-3285
Ext. 1206
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Any party adversely affected by, or wishing to comment on the proposed project may do so prior to July 8,
THPO2005. Comments can be directed to:
Attention College Road, White Earth Natural
Resources Dept., 41044 South Ice Cracking Lake Road,
Ponsford, MN 56575.
ATTENTION
ALL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
IMPORTANT
MEDICARE PART D
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Elbow Lake ENP – Community Center
Tuesday, June 21 - Noon to 2 p.m.
This is very important information regarding
Medicare’s Prescription Drug Benefit that will start
on Jan. 1, 2006.
The next White Earth Tribal Council
Quarterly Meeting will be July 7, 10 a.m
at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center.
Everyone is welcome
June 15, 2005
Anishinaabeg Today
Robert A. Fox retires from the Air Force
White Earth enrollee Robert A. Fox immediate deployment in support of
retired as a Master Sergeant from the Air Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. In addition,
Force on May 31 at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska. Fox deployed, short notice, to Brindisi AB,
Fox was born Jan. 23, 1966 to Richard Sr. Italy where he performed critical repairs on
and Lorraine (Johnson) Fox in Bagley. He cryotainers, restoring them back to operaentered active duty in July 1985 after gradu- tional status.
In January 1997, he arrived in Elmendorf
ating from Bagley High School.
Upon completing basic training and AFB and was assigned to the 3rd Supply
graduating technical school with honors, he Squadron. There he worked as a Fuels
was assigned to Grand Forks AFB, N.D. Distribution Supervisor, the NCO in Charge
While at Grand Forks he was assigned as a of Hydrants and later as the NCO in Charge
of
Compliance
and
Mobile Hydrant operator.
Environmental. Fox served
During this time he was
as project leader for a team of
awarded distinguished gradfuels personnel charged with
uate at the PME preparatory
bringing Elmendorf’s first
course. During his tenure at
Type III hydrant system on
Grand Forks he excelled as a
line, he also re-defined the
Fuels Equipment Operator
context of long range planand as a Fuels Controller, his
ning to construct two addileadership and controller
tional $21.5 million Type Ill's
expertise
led
to
an
hydrant systems. His superb
"Outstanding" rating during a
contributions led to the 3rd
1990 Headquarters Strategic
Wing's "Excellent" rating
Air Command Operational
during the 1997 PACAF
Readiness Inspection.
Initial Readiness Response
In 1992, Fox received an
Inspection,
Combat
assignment to Osan AB,
MSgt. Robert A. Fox
Employment
Readiness
Republic of Korea. While
Inspection and the 2001
there he worked as a
Cryogenic shift supervisor, responsible for Combat Employment Readiness Inspection.
In March 2002, Fox was assigned to the
the operation and maintenance of Osan's 1.5
611th Air Support Squadron in his current
and 5 ton cryogenic plants.
After Osan, Fox was assigned to the 617th position as Superintendent, Plans and
Material Maintenance Squadron at Sembach Operations. Here he provided policy, guidAB, Germany. During this unique tour he ance, and directives for the Alaskan theaters
maintained USAFE's Fuels Mobility Support remote radar sites and forward operating
Equipment and was instrumental in the locations. In July 2003, after arriving at 611th,
617th garnering several trophies during the he was selected for his final deployment as
1994 Fuels Rodeo where he participated in the USCENTAF Forward Fuels Planner for
the slalom, check point, and tire changing more than 19 bases in 12 counties. His decorations include the Meritorious Service
events
In April 1995, Fox was transferred to the Medal, AF Commendation Medal with four
86th Supply Squadron at Ramstein AB, oak leaf clusters, and the AF Achievement
Germany. While there he worked as a Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Fox has been married 10 years to Jeanne
Cryogenic supervisor for a mobile 1.5 ton
cryogenic plant. His outstanding workman- and they have three sons, Trevor 8, Julian 16,
ship and dedication was instrumental in the and Nick 19. He loves being with his family
preparation of 12 400 gallon cryotainers for and is a true outdoorsman.
Rez Briefs
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Explore Artifacts From White Earth’s Past
Come to the Mahnomen Public Library on
Thursday, June 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to hear Tom
McCauley talk about White Earth Reservation’s past.
This archeologist will discuss the finding of different
artifacts from the reservation. For more information
about this and other summer programs, please call
(218) 935-2843 or visit your library at 203 S. Main St.
Blue Oyster Cult Rocks at Shooting Star
Blue Oyster Cult, the legendary heavy metal band
that has developed a hard-core following for decades
as well as mainstream acclaim and commercial success,
will be featured in two performances at Shooting Star
Casino on Saturday, June 18 at 7 and 9 p.m.
Diabetes Bingo
Diabetes Bingo will be held after the noon meal at
Pine Point on July 8, White Earth on July 28, and Elbow
Lake on July 29. All are welcome to play.
MICOE Meets in Rice Lake
The Minnesota Indian Council of Elders will meet
on July 11 at 11 a.m. at the Rice Lake ENP Site. Please
note date change due to the holiday.
Early Childhood Meeting
The next Community of White Earth and its
Surrounding Area Early Childhood Initiative meeting
will be July 5 from 10 a.m. to noon in the RTC meeting
room. All are welcome. For more information call
Mary Leff, White Earth Child Care Program, at (218)
983-3285 Ext. 1201.
Wellbriety Coalition Meeting
There will be a Wellbriety Coalition Meeting on
Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the White Earth
Rediscovery Camp. Potluck at noon! This meeting's
focus will be on the Wellbriety Family Camp Out in
July and our elder's council. If you are unable to
attend please call Marlin at (218) 936-5557.
WETCC Recruiting Board Members
The White Earth Tribal and Community College
Earth Board of Trustee meeting is scheduled for July 12
at noon at WETCC in the Wellstone Building. WETCC
is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Board. For
more information please contact Deb Bakken at (218)
936-5610 or email dbakken@wetcc.org.
Please Notify WE Contract Health
White Earth Contract Health patients who are seen
in the emergency room must notify the White Earth
Contract Health Department within 72 hours of the
visit or your charges can be denied payment. If you do
not have other third party coverage, you may be
referred to the Patient Benefits Coordinator to be
screened for other alternate resources. If you have any
questions, please call 1-800-477-0125 or (218) 983-4300
Ext. 6280, 6281, or 6282.
Richard Fox Sr.,
right, accepts a
plaque on behalf of
his son, Robert Fox,
from White Earth
Secretary-Treasurer
Bud Heisler. The
plaque honored
Robert who recently
retired from the Air
Force.
WELSA Toll Free Phone Number
If you have questions about the White Earth Land
Settlement Act can call toll free at 1-888-760-6222.
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Immunization Clinic
Come and check on your immunization records or your
child’s. Are you up to date? Are your children up to
date? Do you have an immunization card for yourself
or your children? Come and check things out.
White Earth Health Center
June 21 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 19 - 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
Get your child’s immunizations up-to-date before
school or Head Start! There will be gifts.
Love them. Protect them. Immunize them by age 2!
Anishinaabeg Today
June 15, 2005
Ceremony unveils Pine Point Veteran Wall
Community members gathered together to witness the unveiling of the Pine Point
Veteran Wall on Memorial Day at the old
Pine Point School.
“Today is the day we honor our heroes
who have bravely worn the military uniforms to defend country and freedom,”
said White Earth Chairwoman Erma J.
Vizenor during the dedication. “Let us give
thanks for our Pine Point veterans and all
veterans, both past and present.”
As the ceremony came to a close, a
group of Pine Point veterans unveiled six
large plaques with 343 veterans that have
ties or lived in the community of Pine Point.
The names of the veterans are those who
served in the armed forces, during war or
peacetime. There will be room to add more
names in the future for people who are not
on the current list, currently serving, or
plans to enlist.
For more information on the Pine Point
Veteran Wall, call Mike Swan at (218) 5733007.
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Donna & Bill Eck (Owners)
Top: Pine Point veterans
unveil the Veteran Wall.
Middle: Community members gather to look at the 343
names on six large plaques.
Left: Harold Annette checks
out the names of fellow veterans.
Photos by Gary W. Padrta
June 15, 2005
Erma
from Page 2
(Tribal Council) will plan, design, and seek
the funds to make the White Earth powwow grounds a place that we are proud of."
At numerous times, the Tribal Council
has discussed the pow-wow grounds. The
lack of funds has been the problem and continues to be a challenge to make the repairs.
However, the lack of funds will not stop the
Tribal Council from planning and working
on a design for a major renovation of the
pow-wow ground. We will seek the money.
We will work hard on this goal. Vision will
become reality.
White Earth Nation Veterans
Recently, the White Earth Nation hosted
a
regional
Veterans
Affairs
Representative Training Session at the
Shooting Star Event Center. Indian veterans from Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming tribes were
in attendance.
The training session came as result of a
meeting last summer when the Veterans
Affairs representatives gave a presentation
to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribal
Executive Committee. I asked many questions, one in particular: How can I get an
Indian Veterans Affair officer for the White
Earth Reservation?
Our Indian veterans need to be served
better in areas of benefits and advocacy.
When the call to serve our country comes,
no other group responds more than Indian
men and women. The fact that 25 percent
of the Indian population in this country
serves in the military is a justification alone
to get attention from the U. S. Veterans
Administration for our veterans needs.
I sat in the talking circle with the Indian
veterans at the training session. As the
Talking Stick, hung with eagle feathers and
symbols from many tribes, was passed
around, I listened their stories. Honor,
pride, respect, and humbleness filled me as
each veteran told his or her branch of the
military and where they had served:
Afghanistan, Gulf War, Somalia, Vietnam
War, Korean War, World War II, and other
places around the globe. They also shared
their needs.
As tribal chief, their commander, I
pledged to our veterans to do everything
possible with my authority to get better service for them. I thanked them for their
"sacrifice to defend land and people. Your
words are sacred to me..."
The White Earth veterans submitted a
signed statement requesting an Indian
Veterans Service Officer for our reservation.
Along with veterans from White Earth, I will
be meeting soon with officials at the
Veterans Administration.
At the present time, White Earth veterans are served by the county Veterans
Affairs Officers. These officers do the best
they can but it is not enough to meet the
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needs of our Indian veterans in terms of
information, benefits, advocacy, and culture.
Tribal/State Casino Legislation
On June 9, I met with Chief of Staff Dan
McElroy at Governor Pawlenty's office to
discuss the status of the tribal/state casino
legislation. The Minnesota Legislature is in
Special
Session.
The
House
of
Representatives and the Senate have not
made much progress so far on key funding
bills. The tribal/state casino is in the
Governor's budget and continues to be one
of his priorities in the Special Session.
White Earth is the only tribe left in the
casino legislation. Both Red Lake and
Leech Lake tribes withdrew from the legislation when it became necessary to merge
with Canterbury Park for votes in committee hearings. At the time, neither the tribal/state casino bill nor Canterbury racino
bill had enough votes to pass committees in
the regular legislative session. It was merge
for votes or die and go home.
Since the legislative process is very fluid
and changes every day, White Earth decided
to stay the course on the tribal/state casino
bill. Why quit now when we have not seen
the end product (bill) yet? White Earth
always has the option to say 'yes' or 'no' but
we should not make such a decision until
we are certain as to what is on the table
In the meantime, while everything is in
negotiations, I am working hard with the
Governor to get the best deal for White
Earth. Governor Pawlenty has assured me
that he will not sign any gaming bill without
White Earth in it. The final bill has not been
decided yet
For a long time, five to six years, White
Earth and Red Lake tribes have been in the
Minnesota legislative process for a
tribal/state casino to be located in the
Minneapolis area. During the past three
years tribal/state casino bills have been
introduced, only to fail. Together both
White Earth and Red Lake have spent
approximately a million dollars to pass a
casino bill.
Leech Lake joined the
tribal/state bill within the past year.
In January Governor Pawlenty joined
the tribal/casino effort, introduced it as the
governor's bill. The governor's signing on
was what our tribes have sought for years.
It immensely strengthened our bill and for
the first time it looked like the tribal/state
casino will become a reality. There continues to be fierce opposition from the
Minnesota Indian Gaming Association
(MIGA) tribes, moralists, conservative and
MIGA legislators. Even with the Governor
on our side, the tribal/state casino is a give
and take process.
What is at stake for White Earth as the
only remaining tribe in the governor's gam-
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Pine Point School
Mahnomen Elementary School
Naytahwaush Elementary School
is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.
Meals will be provided to all children up to the age of
18 without charge. Acceptance and participation
requirements for the program and all activities are the
same for all regardless of race, color, national origin,
gender, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be
provided at three different sites and time as follows:
Pine Point Public School District #25
Ponsford, Minn.
Mahnomen Elementary School District #432
Mahnomen, Minn.
Naytahwaush Elementary School District #432
Naytahwaush, Minn.
June 6 to July 12
Monday through Thursday
Breakfast Snack: 9 to 9:15 a.m.
Lunch: 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should
write or call immediately to: USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th &
Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 202509410 (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer.
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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
White Earth enrollees Richard Hanks (top row - center) and Kevin Hanks (top row - third
from right), were key players on the Razorsharp basketball team that won the NIAA National
Championship at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas.
Hank’s brothers play in NIAA National
Championship at Haskell Indians Nations
White Earth enrollees Richard and
Kevin Hanks were members of the
Minnesota Razorsharp basketball team that
defeated Team Jam from South Dakota for
the 2005 NIAA National Championship
held recently at Haskell Indian Nations
University in Lawrence, Kansas.
The game came down to the wire but
clutch shots and tenacious defense were
key factors in the final minutes of the contest. Razorsharp won the game, 83-77.
To purchase the 2005 National Indian
Athletic Association men’s National
Championship go to: ndnsports.com.
In this final game, two of the best in
Native country go head-to-head making it
one of the most exciting finishes in NIAA
history.
Anishinaabe Center in Detroit Lakes
announces new hours and scheduling
Anishinaabe Center and Gallery would
like to announce our new program and
gallery hours and events. We invite everyone to come and visit our new round room
representing the four peoples of the world.
Our doors are open to the public.
Our gallery will be open Wednesdays,
and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays
and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
Saturdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will be at the
local Farmers Market selling our wild rice
on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Special announcement!! Also starting
June 27 we will be carrying beads and craft
supplies and there will be a 25 percent off
sale (except consignment items) from June
27 through July 2 so come and check out
our gallery for that special gift or showpiece for your house or beautiful jewelry
you can wear at our week long sale.
For visitors and tourists we have a
drum and dance demonstration on
Thursdays at 1 p.m. Bring your family and
friends to learn about the different dance
and regalia outfits of the Anishinaabeg
(Ojibwe people). We also will be offering a
traditional meal at noon. Cost will be $5 per
plate. Anyone hungry is welcome for lunch.
We will be serving wild rice, walleye and
corn on the cob.
Our Defeat Diabetes Day will be
changed from the last Saturday of the
month to the last Thursday of every month
through August. We will have bingo every
time so come on out and play some bingo
and learn about preventing diabetes. There
will be blood sugar testing, pressure checks,
door prizes, and other chances to win
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Mahube to hold Mahnomen
election to fill two seats on Board
There will be an election to fill two seats on the Mahube
Community Council Board of Directors, now held by
Richard Lambert and Shirley Welle. The terms of office are
three years, beginning October 2005.
The persons elected will represent the low-income residents of Mahnomen County, but need not be low-income
themselves. A special election will be held during the
month of July in accordance with democratic procedures,
whereby, two candidates will be chosen by the low-income
residents of Mahnomen County, to represent them on the
Board of Directors. The ballots will be mailed to lowincome residents of Mahnomen County who receive
Mahube services.
Interested persons of Mahnomen County wishing to
serve should contact Leah Pigatti, Executive Director, at
(218) 847-1385, no later than June 23 for further information
A message from the White Earth
Tribal and Community College
Financial Aid Office
The White Earth Tribal & Community College is eligible for Federal and State aid in the fall of 2005.
Please complete your FAFSA on-line as soon as
possible. The WETCC school code # is 039214.
Also, all WETCC students need to apply directly
to the White Earth Scholarship Program from this
point forward. Call the White Earth Scholarship
Program at 1-800-950-3248 or (218) 983-3285.
WETCC Phone: (218) 936-5610
WETCC Financial Aid: Doreen Stone Ext: 17
WETCC Registrar/Admissions: Deb Bakken Ext 11
Wellstone Building,
Box 478, 124 South 1st Street,
Mahnomen, MN 56557
June 15, 2005
News from District I
The 7th Annual Rice Lake Memorial Walk
was a huge success with approximately 250
people walking this year. As people arrived,
they instinctively joined the many who started earlier until there were people visible from
the DNR station to Long Lake corner. They
not only walked, many ran, some pushed
their babies in strollers and pulled their toddlers in wagons, and many children rode
their bikes.
Richard Armstrong made the trip in his
wheelchair. Joe and Norman Auginaush,
whom we walk for today, used to make the
trip in their wheelchairs. Several elders have
given the middle aged and young adults
incentive to complete the trip. Every year the
elders inspire them by walking the whole five
miles. Families walk together with relatives
from as far as Minneapolis to help memorialize family members who have passed on.
People walk with signs identifying their
loved ones name. Memorial Walk T-shirts are
sold each year and some write their loved
ones’ names on them. This year a new concept evolved, family members sported Tshirts specially made “In memory of KennyO” airbrushed in fancy lettering. Some walk
without signs wearing their hearts on their
sleeves, as they do every day of the year.
No matter how differently people made
the five-mile trip, or how they identified their
loved ones, or why they walked, one common
thread was healing. This is why the walk was
started seven years ago, to help those heal
from the pain of losing someone.
A committee of five volunteers started
talking and I encouraged Valerie Stevens to
be our treasurer. One week later, just before
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Memorial Day, Valerie was dead as a result of
a car crash. Bewildered and shaken, the family said yes, when we asked if we should continue with our plans for the walk. (There was
a mistake in the Star Tribune stating there
were only 15 people in the first walk.) Many
of Valerie’s friends and relatives walked,
some walking off anger and some walking to
show the rest of the world how much they
loved and missed her.
Again this year, grief and pain ravaged
our community just before Memorial Day.
We lost four young adults who had just
attended their aunt’s funeral earlier that day,
in a fiery crash. The shock and disbelief was
overwhelming and you could feel the pain
and grief in the building during the funeral.
And again the walk came through for
many who found release from their pain, who
were so tired from walking, they could finally sleep and for those who didn’t get to say
goodbye, they walked to let their loved one
know they loved and missed them. Some
walked for the tragedy in Red Lake and some
walked to show our young children a way to
release anger and that there are alternatives
and choices to make things better.
The new Rice Lake Pow-wow grounds
are beautiful. In my welcome, I told the people that we may be small but we are a strong
community. We have many strong families
here who are passing their traditions on to the
next generation. The Fifth Annual Memorial
Day Pow-wow was beautiful. It gets bigger
and better each year. Come and join us next
year.
Megwitch - Gi Gah Wah Bah Min,
“Rene” Irene Auginaush
Pine Point Graduates
Announcing the 2005
Summer Food Service Program
at the Circle of Life School
The Circle of Life School is participating in the Summer
Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation
requirements for the program and all activities are the
same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination
in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided
at the sites and times as follows:
Summer Food Service Site:
Dates of Program:
Breakfast Serving Time:
Lunch Serving Time:
Circle of Life School
White Earth, MN 56591
June 6 to June 30, 2005
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Noon to 1 p.m.
MEALS MUST BE EATEN ON SITE.
Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated
against in any USDA-related activity should write or call immediately to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W
Whitten Building, 14th & Independence Avenue S.W.,
Washington, DC 20250-9410. (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Charles W. LaDue
Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
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Submitted photo
The Pine Point School staff said goodbye to their 8th grade graduates on May 20. Pictured
from left are Pine Point School teacher Justin George, Ethan Thompson, Kimberly Clark, Alex
Brown, Josh Miller (hiding under the sign), Kayla Bevins, Marc Basswood, and Andrea Clark.
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Lic. #BC 20479492
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Area students earn special award for
reading above their classroom goals
Nine students from grades 4, 5,
and 6 of the Waubun-Ogema-White
Earth School District achieved a
special “Honors” award for reading
above and beyond their regular
classroom goals.
They achieved this goal by reading books that were at a book level
of 4.5 or above, reading books that
were four or more points, and reading a variety of literature.
The Star Honors Reader Awards
were presented to the following students at an Awards Presentation on
May 25:
Star Honors Reader “300” points
Christine Kier – Grade 4
Anthony Warren – Grade 4
June 15, 2005
A healthy future for
Tribal Nation employees
CCStpa administers employee health
benefit programs that deliver value,
control costs and respect the needs and
traditions of your Tribal Nation.
Andy Petty – Grade 6
Rachel Pazdernik – Grade 5
Samantha Weigel – Grade 5
Lindsey Adams – Grade 6
Our care support and health
improvement programs help Tribal
employees live healthier lives. Like
our prenatal support program that
pairs trained nurses with expectant mothers and their doctors
to detect and reduce risks
that could prevent healthy,
full-term deliveries.
Hannah Syverson – Grade 5
Brooke Klemetsrud – Grade 6
Tabitha Anderson – Grade 6
Find out more by
calling your local
insurance agent or
Chris Preiner at
(651) 662-2528.
Birth Announcements
(Not in order) Star Honors Reader “200” points: Andy Petty – Grade 6,
Rachel Pazdernik – Grade 5, Samantha Weigel – Grade 5, Lindsey Adams –
Grade 6. Star Honors Reader “100” points: Hannah Syverson – Grade 5
Brooke Klemetsrud – Grade 6, Tabitha Anderson – Grade 6.
May 17
Marcus James Garcia Jr.
7 lbs., 11 oz.
Leticia Patterson and Marcus Garcia
St. Mary’s – Detroit Lakes
May 21
Navaeh Sunshyne Fairbanks
7 lbs., 2 oz.
Melinda Fairbanks
May 21
Samantha Anne Frances Cooper
4 lbs., 7 oz.
LaReina Chief and Dwayne Cooper
St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes
May 24
Delia Olivia Louise Keezer
7 lbs.
Brandi Wichern
Submitted photos
Star Honors Reader “300” points: Anthony Warren – Grade 4, Christine Kier
– Grade 4
May 25
Kendell Harris Thompson
9 lbs., 3 oz.
Sasha Burnette
May 26
James Allen Azure
7 lbs., 9 oz.
Jamie Day and Mike Azure Sr.
May 30
Destini Lee – Indaanis Wichern
6 lbs., 7 oz.
Nichole Warren & Patrick Wichern Jr.
May 31
Joshua Louis Stevens
8 lbs., 13 oz.
Loretta Stevens
June 2
Aaliyah Lynn Bellanger
7 lbs., 10 oz.
Bianca Blanchard
June 2
Jerome Allen Neeland Jr.
7 lbs., 7 oz.
Andrea and Jerome Neeland
June 2
Elisabeth Mae Newton
7 lbs., 4 oz.
Angela and David Newton
June 15, 2005
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White Earth Investment Initiative helps communities spruce up for summer
Henry Fox of Rice Lake sit on lawn equipment the White Earth Investment
Initiative (WEII) purchased for the Community Council.
Pam Annette stands next to the equipment given to Elbow Lake. WEII
purchased equipment for the Revitalization/Beautification Project.
Photos by Desirae Stalberger
Sandy St. Clair of the White Earth shows off the lawn equipment that each
village received. Each community council is in charge of their equipment.
Gerald “Jeep” Roberts is on the Pine Point Community Council. Each
council decides how the mower and weed trimmer will be used
Answers for people with disabilities
(Ages 18 through 64)
Ø Do you wonder if you would be better off working than
not working?
Ø Do you worry about losing health care coverage if you
work?
Ø Need help figuring out the government rules about work
and benefits?
Laura McCaughan of the Minnesota Work Incentives
Connection can help!
Find out how working or working more affects your
government benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medical Assistance, Food
Stamps, etc.)
June 27
Shooting Star Casino: 8:30-noon
Naytahwaush: 1:30-4 p.m.
Please call for an appointment toll free at 1-800-9766728 so you don’t have to wait. Ask for Laura.
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137th White Earth Celebration - June 10-12
June 15, 2005
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Rice Lake Memorial Walk and Pow-Wow
Award Winner
Jo Auginaush tends to her baby during the Seventh Annual Rice Lake
Memorial Walk on May 30. Participants started at Roy Lake and ended up in
Rice Lake. Everyone was encouraged to make signs to remember loved ones
that have passed away.
The Rice Lake community proudly shows off their new pow wow grounds
during the Fifth Annual Memorial Day Pow Pow held May 29-30.
Kevin Olson, a Native American student at the Waubun High School,
was awarded a Helen Lockridge Award, which are monetary awards given
by a private donor, for his graphic design at the 26th Annual High School
Fine Arts Exhibit recently held at the North Country Museum of Arts in Park
Rapids. This competition had entries from 13 Minnesota schools, with
more than 265 total artworks from 200 students.
AIEDF sponsors Entrepreneur Class
Photos by Al Fox
More than 250 people participated in the Memorial Day walk.
The American Indian Economic
Development Fund (AIEDF) will be
holding their spring Indian
Entrepreneur Class at the Shooting
Star Casino on July 22-24.
The AIEDF is a nonprofit
agency who is positioned to help
American Indian entrepreneurs by
providing Individualized, culturally-relevant business education. Also
counseling,
and
mentoring
throughout the loan process. The
AIEDF provides culturally sensitive
financial technical assistance. They
arrange and facilitate meetings
between the entrepreneur and the
main lender. Participate In the loan
proves by providing gap funds at
below-market interest rates and act
as an advocate for the Interests of
the entrepreneur throughout the
application, approval, and repayment process.
The Fund makes loans to men
and women who are creating or
expanding retail, services and manufacturing business - all of which
hire American Indians as employees
If you are Interested In starting
a business or expanding an existing
business and would like more
Information about the entrepreneur
class or want to request an application for the class, please call (651)
917-0819.
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White Earth Land Recovery Project receives
grant from Northwest Minnesota Foundation
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation
recently approved a $25,000 grant to the
White Earth Land Recovery Project
(WELCP) to support efforts to enhance and
diversify the reservation’s economy
through the development of its natural
resources.
One aspect of the project will be to
assess the tourism economy on the reservation to determine the potential for new
native-owned businesses, such as the purchase of resorts by Tribal members, and
conducting culturally appropriate events.
Another facet will be to explore the possibility of harvesting natural materials for
use in cosmetics. A German company currently working with individuals on South
Dakota’s Pine Ridge reservation has been
contacted to consider the potential for creating beauty products from wild rice hulls
and for other products, such as using essential oils from rose hips.
Meritcare ad
Center
PUBLIC CAR 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.
July 9
Aug. 6
Sept. 10
Oct. 8
Nov. 5
Midwest Public
Auto Auction
Hwy. 75 & 5th Avenue North, Moorhead
Auctions start at 10 a.m.
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Job Opportunity
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
Clearwater County will be taking applications for the
position of Engineering Technician II in the Clearwater
County Highway Department. This position will assist in
survey and design of roads, bridges, and other public works.
Education and Experience Required: The successful
candidate will at a minimum have completed a two-year college or vocational civil engineering curriculum and more
than two years construction or engineering technician experience and/or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Salary Range: $14.32/hr to $18.85/hr depending on
qualifications. Applications are available at the Clearwater
County Highway Department Office, 113 7th St. NE, Bagley,
MN 56621 (218) 694-6132, or from our County website at
www.co.clearwater.mn.us. Applications must be received no
later than 4:30 p.m. on June 27.
Clearwater County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Finally, White Earth’s Native Harvest is
seeking to add value to its maple syrup and
wild rice products through improvement,
adding longevity and completing an organic certification process.
According to NMF President John
Ostrem, the proposed activities address the
foundation’s interest in supporting valueadded research for agricultural and forest
products. “The foundation is interested in
supporting a broad range of economic
development activities in the region and on
the White Earth Reservation,” he said. “We
think these ideas have a very good potential of generating jobs and additional
incomes for reservation residents.”
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation
is a public charitable community foundation that invests resources, creates opportunities and promotes philanthropy to make
the region a better place to live and work.
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prizes and a feast will also be provided. The
program starts at 1 p.m. Everyone in the
community is welcome to attend.
Native American beading, crafts and
regalia making classes will begin Tuesday
June 28 from 4-7 p.m. We will be offering
several different projects you can work on
or be creative with a project of your choice.
There will be a $3 per class or four classes
for a $10 fee. If you have your own supplies
feel free to bring them or you may purchase
them in our gallery at 10 percent off.
Our youth program will begin on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7
p.m. starting June 28. There will be no
transportation provided so parents will be
responsible for their youth's transportation
to and from youth activities. Please call
ahead to register your child for the summer.
The Anishinaabe Center continues to
have available a Human Rights Office for
assistance on the following types of matters; correspondence and help with administrative grievances regarding unfair discriminatory practices under federal and
state laws; legal research regarding federal
and local Native American law issues; tribal constitutional issues and international
human rights law issues. We also offer brief
advice and referral in regard to finding
legal or administrative help on problems
faced by our constituents, the people of the
local area northern Minnesota reservation
areas.
Intake times for assistance are generally
Wednesday mornings and Thursdays from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but it is helpful to call ahead
for appointments and to be sure the Human
Rights Program Attorney will be available.
Resource and Referral is also available
for anyone needing services available in
our area. Veterans come and see what new
assistance is available for you. We have a
volunteer veteran service representative
who can assist with questions and concerns
regarding benefits, including upgrading
other than honorable discharges. Available
by appointment only so call for more information.
We would also like to announce that
beginning in September we will be holding
White Bison Firestarter support groups for
men and women on Wednesdays from 7-9
p.m. We are also looking for volunteer leaders to start Daughters of Tradition and Sons
of Tradition groups at our center. If interested please contact Leslie Fain or Joe Potter at
(218) 846-9463.
We are looking for area artists, painters,
crafters, musicians, dancers, actors to start a
Earth Artists Guild. Our first meeting will
be June 30 at 6 p.m. If you draw, paint,
make jewelry, sing, dance, play instruments
or know anyone who has any talent in the
arts please come or have them attend this
meeting to discuss how we can impact our
community through Native American art
and help our very talented youth to
improve skills and learn how to market
their work. Bring your ideas and let's brainstorm!
For further information on any of our
programming please call our center at (218)
846-9463 or 800-890-3933.
June 15, 2005
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White Earth Tribal Police Department Blotter
Thursday, May 19
-Officer responded to a report of an assault
north of White Earth. Officer spoke with parties
involved and determined the report was
unfounded.
-Officer responded to a report of an assault in
Pine Point. Parties involved did not want to pursue charges.
Friday, May 20
-Officer was called to assist a Mahnomen
County Deputy on a report of a domestic in
Mahnomen. An individual was arrested and
transported to the Mahnomen County Jail.
-Officer took a report of an assault in
Naytahwaush. Report was forwarded to the
Mahnomen County Attorney.
Saturday, May 21
-Officer took a report of an assault north of
Naytahwaush. Incident is under investigation.
-Officer responded to a report of an accident by
Pine Point. Incident is under investigation.
-Officer took a report of a burglary in Elbow
Lake. Incident is under investigation.
Sunday, May 22
-Officer took a property damage report in White
Earth. Incident is under investigation.
-Officer made a DWI arrest on Co Rd 158 and
-Officer responded to a report of a dispute over
a vehicle in Pine Point. Officer determined the
incident to be a civil matter.
Monday, May 23
-Officer took a theft report in White Earth.
Incident is under investigation.
-Officer responded to a vehicle accident in
Naytahwaush. No injuries were reported.
Tuesday, May 24
-Officer responded to a report of a fight in
White Earth. Parties involved did not want to
pursue charges.
-Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated
person outside a residence in White Earth. Officer
transported the individual to another residence
in White Earth.
-Officer responded to a report of intoxicated
person at a residence in White Earth. An individual was arrested for disorderly conduct and
obstructing and transported to the Becker County
Jail.
-Officer responded to a vehicle accident north of
Roy Lake. Incident is under investigation.
Wednesday, May 25
-Officer responded to a report of shots fired in
Elbow Lake. Incident is under investigation.
-Officer took a report of an assault on Hwy 113.
Report was forwarded to the Mahnomen County
Attorney.
-Officer made a warrant arrest in White Earth
on a warrant out of Becker County and transported to the Becker County Jail.
Thursday, May 26
-Officer made a warrant arrest in Pine Point on
a warrant out of Hennipen County and transported to the Becker County Jail.
-Officer took a report of an assault east of White
-Officer took a property damage report in Pine
Point. Incident is under investigation.
-Officer took a theft report in Pine Point.
-Officer responded to a report of a burglary in
Naytahwaush. An individual was arrested and
Friday, May 27
-Officer made a DWI arrest by Callaway and
transported to the Becker County Jail.
-Officer took a report of an assault in White
Earth. Report will be forwarded to the Becker
County Attorney for possible charges.
-Officer took a report of an assault in Elbow
Lake. Report will be forwarded to the Becker
County Attorney for possible charges.
Saturday, May 28
-Officer responded to a report of an individual
inside an unoccupied residence in White Earth.
-Officer made a DWI arrest in Naytahwaush
and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail.
Naytahwaush. Upon arrival of the officer the parties had left the residence. The officer located the
individuals involved and arrested the driver on a
DWI and transported to the Mahnomen County
Jail.
-Officer assisted the MN State Patrol on a motor
vehicle accident on Hwy 59 north of Ogema.
Sunday, May 29
-Officer took a property damage report in
Naytahwaush. An individual was arrested and
-Officer responded to a report of a fight in
Naytahwaush. The report was unfounded.
Monday, May 30
-Officer took a report of an assault with a
weapon in White Earth. Report will be forwarded
to the Becker County Attorney for possible
charges.
-Officer took a theft report south of White Earth.
-Officer responded to a report of a juvenile
party at a residence in Elbow Lake. The report
was unfounded.
-Officer responded to a report of a domestic
assault in Naytahwaush. An individual was
arrested and transported to the Mahnomen
County Jail.
Tuesday, May 31
Elbow Lake. An individual was charged with 5th
degree assault.
-Officer made a warrant arrest in Naytahwaush
and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail.
-Officer assisted a Mahnomen County Deputy
with a report of a suicidal person north of
Naytahwaush.
Wednesday, June 1
-Officer assisted a Clearwater County Deputy
on a report of an assault in Rice Lake.
-Officer made a DWI arrest south of White
Earth and transported to the Becker County Jail.
June 15, 2005
-Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated
driver in Elbow Lake. The report was unfounded.
-Officer responded to a report of an overdose in
Pine Point. The individual was transported by
ambulance to the hospital in Park Rapids.
Thursday, June 2
-Officer arrested an individual in Naytahwaush
for a violation of the conditions of release and
-Officer responded to a report of a person breaking out windows at a residence east of White
Earth. Owner of the residence did not want to
pursue charges.
White Earth. An individual was arrested and
Friday, June 3
-Officer responded to a report of a suspicious
vehicle in south of Naytahwaush. Upon arrival of
the officer the vehicle was gone.
-Officer assisted a Mahnomen County Deputy
and the Naytahwaush Ambulance on a medical
in Naytahwaush.
-Officer responded to a report of an assault with
a weapon in Pine Point. A report will be forwarded to the Becker County Attorney for possible
charges.
Saturday, June 4
-Officer made a warrant arrest in Pine Point on
a warrant out of Mahnomen County and transported to the Mahnomen County Jail.
-Officer took a property damage report in
-Officer made a DWI arrest in Elbow Lake and
-Officer made a warrant arrest in White Earth
and transported to the Becker County Jail.
-Officer responded to a report of shots fired in
Elbow Lake. Report was unfounded.
-Officer responded to a report of a possible
intoxicated driver south of White Earth. An individual was arrested on a DWI and transported to
the Becker County Jail.
Sunday, June 5
-Officer took a stolen property report in White
-Officer assisted on a medical east of White
Pine Point. Incident is under investigation.
-Officer made a warrant arrest in Pine Point and
White Earth Veterans Support Group
A support group for White Earth area
veterans living with depression and anxiety
related to experiences before, during, and
after military service will be meeting on
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the White Earth
Tribal Mental Health conference room.
For more information contact Joe Potter
at (218) 983-3868 or (218) 849-1688 (cell), or
Harriet Stech at (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1284.
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July Food Distribution Calendar
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Financial Corporation
Monday
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.
Tuesday
Let us help you get a home!
In Memory
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Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
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
No
Distribution
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Much luv My Girl,
Shenna Butcher
In Loving Memory
of my Dear Friend and Mother in Law
Marciania “Blinks” Bevins
June 19, 1918 to May 22, 2005
Gram, you were a very remarkable woman; you were a
wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, laughter
and love. You always overlooked my faults, encouraged
my dreams and praised over every success. You also had a
way of knowing what it was I wanted to hear and when.
It’s the same with the loving things you did for me, knowing when to step in or step back and that is the part of
being such a wonderful loving gram, and thank you again
for loving me so well.
Gram had the wisdom of a teacher, the sincerity of a
true friend, and the tenderness of a mother. She was all the
dear and precious things in my life, she was someone who
wanted happiness in return for the joy she always brought
into my life. Gram you will always be cherished in my
memories and in my heart, and when in time the hurt will
heal – and part of me will go. I’ll turn to God and give him
my prayer. “Take care of her God – like she took care of all
of us and make her happy through eternity.”
I love you and will miss you greatly,
Wanda Bevins
Paid Internship Announcement
Great Lakes Native American Research Center for
Health is sponsoring a paid position at the White Earth
Land Recovery Project on the White Earth Reservation.
This is an 8-week, full time, position. The job
requires research on diabetes on the Reservation and
writing a final report, looking at traditional foods as a
treatment for the disease. Basic computer skills required.
Interest in traditional foods as medicine required.
Start date: Immediate. Please contact Sarah
Alexander at (218) 573-3448 for details and to apply.
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Waubun,
White Earth
Home Delivery
Diabetes
Screening
Diabetes
Screening
Please bring your own boxes
I can’t believe it’s been a year since My Girl has been
gone. Not a day goes by without me thinking you’re somewhere near. So I just reminisce on all the good times we
had. I miss you so much. I still hold a tear and I am mesmerized when I look at your kids, because all I see is you
in them beautiful eyes.
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RL, Ponsford
Naytahwaush
Home Delivery
Closed for
Independence
Day
In Loving Memory
May 7, 1978 to June 29, 2004
Carol A. Peake
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July WIC Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
WIC
Pine Point
Clinic
9:30-12:30
(218) 983-6232 or
1-800-477-0125
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Bagley
Elem School
10-12 &
1-2:30
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Gonvick
Community
Center
10-12 & 1-2
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White Earth
Health Center
8-12 &
1-3
Closed for
Independence
Day
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Bagley
Elem School
10-12 &
1-2:30
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Service Center
11-12:30 &
1:30-5:30
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Elem School
10-12 &
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Health Center
8-12 &
1-3
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Service Center
9:30-12 &
1-2:30
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Health Center
8-12 &
1-3
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Health Center
8-12 &
1-3
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June 15, 2005
June 15, 2005
Callaway Community Days
Saturday, June 18
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Helping American Indian Veterans
Come and join the festivities!
City-Wide Rummage Sale and Flea Market
Arts in the Alley - Callaway Community Building
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Little Miss and Little Mr. Callaway Contest - City Hall
10 a.m. (Please come early to register)
Kiddie Parade, 11:30 a.m. - Callaway School Grounds
(Please come early to register)
Kids Activities and Games – Callaway School Grounds
Noon to 3 p.m.
Softball Tournament in Ball Parks All Day
Bingo - City Hall, 1 to 4 p.m.
Volleyball and Bean Bag Horseshoes - West Side Park
Tours of the Callaway Elementary School Building
4 to 7 p.m.
Fireman’s Dance – Callaway Community Building
8 p.m. to Midnight
There will be concessions
For information please call:
(218) 844-5412 or (218) 439-3172
Classified Ads
Compact Discs, DVDs & Stereo Systems - Audio, Video &
Musical Accessories. The Sound Shop, Detroit Lakes 1-800240-8901
Wild Rice for sale: $6 a pound plus postage. Can deliver
locally. Call Denise at (218) 473-3215 or email
kenike_levy@hotmail.com.
Home for sale by owner: Beautiful interior, spacious 5 bedroom, 21/2 bath, 2,376 sq. ft. includes finished basement with
large rec. room & bar. Attached 21/2 car (sheet rocked)
garage. Attached large outdoor dog fence. Electric off-peak
baseboard heat with propane furnace backup. All appliances,
including new air conditioner, water softener, reverse osmosis spout, & metal interior dish washer. Main floor laundry,
oak kitchen cupboards, lots of shelving & hidden storage cabinets. Semi-private 2-acre lot on the edge of Oklee, off tar
road. Two blocks from the high school. Asking $79,900. Call
Marcia 218-796-4639 (home) 218-849-8869 (cell) 218-935-5554
(work).
For sale: 1994 Mercury Cougar XR7, V8, only 116,000 miles,
leather, CD player, power everything, in excellent shape only $2,800. Call Felicia Finch at (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1334 or
(218) 204-0132
For sale: 1997 Pontiac Transport Mini Van, 134,000 miles on.
Very clean, but needs some transmission work - $1,700 or best
offer! Call Felicia work (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1334, home (218)
473-2927 or cell (218) 204-0132.
Do you have any news for your newspaper?
Call (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1206
or email: today@whiteearth.com
Army veteran and White Earth Public Safety Director Ken Badboy was one of several White
Earth vets and other Native veterans around the region that participated in the Minnesota Tribal
Veteran Representative Training at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center June 6-8. The St.
Cloud, Fargo and Minneapolis VA Medical Centers along with the St. Paul and Dakotas VA
Regional Offices hosted the training, which provided the latest VA information to individuals
working with veterans on all of Minnesota’s reservations. Training covered many areas to
include VA pension and benefits processing, as well as VA medical benefits. White Earth
Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor stated she would eventually like White Earth to have their own
Veteran Services Officer.
July Diabetes Project Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
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Monte Fox - Coordinator
Cheryl St.Claire - Program Nurse
Kathi Murray - Dietitian
Gail Gardner - IHS Nutritionist
Phone: (218) 983-3285
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Closed for
Independence
Day
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Free Blood
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@ Ranch
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the Beat
Pine Point
@ 11:30
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Sugar/Pressure
@ Ranch
10-12, 1-2
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Dr. Ung
White Earth
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the Beat
Elbow Lake
@ Noon
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Diabetes
Bingo @
Pine Point
after lunch
Honor the
Beat
Congregate
@ Noon
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Honor
the Beat
Naytahwaush
@ 12:30
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MICOE
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Honor
the Beat
Rice Lake
@ 11:15
Dr. Ung
Mahnomen
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Bingo @
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Obituaries
Anishinaabeg Today
Arzetta B. Scheler
Arzetta B. Scheler, 85, Callaway, died
June 7 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in
Detroit Lakes.
Arzetta Coles was born March 10, 1920
in Hillsboro, N.D., to Elbert and Claira
(Cotton) Coles. She moved as a child to
Fargo with her parents in 1923, where she
attended elementary school. She attended
high school in Fargo, Grand Forks, and
Jamestown, N.D.; graduating from
Jamestown High School in 1938. After
graduation she worked at Hulls Store in
White Earth.
Arzetta married Bill Scheler Nov. 27,
1939 in St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in
White Earth. They were the first couple to
be married in St. Benedict’s Church. After
their marriage they lived on a farm in the
Strawberry Lake area. They moved to
Callaway in 1987. While on the farm she
cooked at the rural school for 16 years and
drove school bus for Olander School Bus
Company in Detroit Lakes for 22 years.
Arzetta was an election judge for the
Detroit Lakes School District for several
years and also belonged to the
Homemakers Clubs at Kays Corner,
Richwood and Callaway. She was a mem-
ber of the Assumption Catholic Church in
Callaway; Assumption Christian Mothers
and the St. Rachel Circle of Callaway.
Arzetta is survived by her husband, Bill
of Callaway; two sons, Dennis (Rogene)
Scheler of Callaway, Edwin (Linda) Scheler
of Waubun; two daughters: Lucretia
(Ralph) Adair of Charleston, S.C., Nancy
(Steven) Nelson of Oak Grove, Minn.; seven
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
twin sisters, Bette (Bill) Haspel of Audubon,
Bethel Weaver of Marysville, Wash. She
was preceded in death by her parents,
Elbert and Claira Coles; grandson, Monty
Adair.
Arzetta enjoyed her grand and greatgrandchildren, traveling, square dancing,
attending club functions, and working on
crafts. She liked to knit, decorate cakes, do
garden work and canning.
Mass of Christian Burial was June 11 at
Assumption Catholic Church in Callaway,
with Fr. Joseph DeCrans and Deacon Randy
Interment: Mary’s
Bauer officiating.
Cemetery in Callaway.
Arrangements: The David-Donehower
Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.
John Charles Francis Pemberton
John Charles Francis Pemberton of Clio,
Mich., formerly of Flint, Mich., age 53, died
peacefully on March 29, at Hurly Medical
Center.
He was born in Flint on Feb. 1, 1952.
John was a descendent of the White Earth
Ojibwa. He was a graduate of Flint Central
in 1971 and attended Mott Community
College. He wrote poetry and was a musician. John was an Altar boy at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church.
Survivors are three sisters: Wilma and
husband William Forbes of Grand Blanc,
Erma from Page 7
ing bill? Here is what I am focused on: A
$400 million gaming facility owned by White
Earth, located on prime real estate, an investment that will be worth billions of dollars
someday; $100 million per year projected
net profits to White Earth Nation; union jobs
for our people in the casino; assurance that
gaming will not expand; and our sovereignty will remain intact and protected.
If we want to improve jobs, housing,
education, health, human services, youth
and elder programs, and infrastructure, the
long history of poverty at White Earth does
not give us the luxury of choosing how to
survive and thrive. I wish there could be
another way, other than gaming, to meet our
severe economic need but the reality is "gam-
Mich., Janie Pemberton of Flint, Marlyn and
husband Michael Lane of Flint; and several
nieces and nephews, a host of special realities, and special brothers at the Haven
Home in Clio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Wilma and great nephew,
baby Tony Simmons.
Mass of Christian Burial was April 1 at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Flint, with
Father Robert Copeland officiating.
Interment:
New
Calvary
Catholic
Cemetery.
ing is where the money is at now." Other
tribes have made strides in development
through gaming. White Earth deserves no
less.
As the only Indian leader in Minnesota
who is out front on Indian gaming, facing
criticism, I am very mindful that whatever
is agreed upon, it must be good for Indian
people. Other tribes in United States are
watching the White Earth Nation in negotiations as gaming is changing throughout
Indian Country.
One day a news reporter asked if the
tribal/state bill is over, dead, gone. I said,
"no, like a ball game, the casino bill now is
in extra innings (special session) and we
expect to win."
June 15, 2005
Student News
Jody Bettin of Ponsford was a student worker at
the annual Adventures in Activity Day at Bemidji State
University this spring.
Bettin is a senior elementary education major.
The Adventures in Activity Day, is an annual event
sponsored by the physical education program at BSU.
It provides fun and safe physical activities and social
opportunities for mentally or physically handicapped
students from northwestern Minnesota.
The students, who ranged from third grade to 21
years old, had an opportunity to participate in a social
time, twelve activity stations, and a lunch. The event
not only benefits participants but also provides educational experience to the BSU students, many of whom
will be going into the education field.
David Stone of Waubun graduated from the
Fergus Falls campus of Minnesota State Community
and Technical College May 12. Dr. Ken Peeders, retiring president of MSCTC, served as keynote speaker.
MSCTC sophomore Luke Haugen of Hawley represented the graduating class by also speaking at the ceremony.
Thank You
The Circle of Life volleyball and basketball teams
and their coaches would like to thank the following
organizations for th their generous donations top purchase sweatshirts: Rice lake Community Council,
Shooting Star Casino, White Earth Community
Council, White Earth Tribal Council and the Pine Point
Community Council.
Mii-gwetch!
We would like to thank the many people who sent
flowers, cards, and food following the death of our dear
brother, Wayne. A special "thank you" to Mother Lisa
and Fr. Mietek, Pat Moran and the Ojibwe singers for
their special music, the WEPD and the EMS teams and
the ladies who assisted in the kitchen at the church.
Your kindness will always be remembered.
Mii gwetch
The family of Wayne Bellanger
School Reunion
There will be a Flandreau Indian School all-school
reunion July 15-16 at Flandreau Indian School in
Flandreau, S.D. For more information contact the
school or Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe at (605) 9973891.
Pen Pals
I am a Native American (Cheyenne &
Pottawatomie) in the U.S. Army deployed in Iraq for a
year. I would like to have some native pen pals to
write. I am a sergeant from Colorado. Here is my
address: Sgt (P) Roy W. Matsapto, HHT 2/3 ACR,
Camp Sykes, APO, AE 09379
June 15, 2005
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Obituaries
Charles “Joe” Joseph Foster Sr.
Charles “Joe” Joseph Foster Sr., 67, of White Earth, died May 26, at
MeritCare Hospital in Fargo.
Joe was born Jan. 1, 1938, to Tom Ishquaygahbow and Margaret Jahnke
at the White Earth Hospital. He met Maeferd Brown in the summer of 1959
and married her three months later on Aug. 15, 1959. Joe and Mae had been
married for 46 years when Mae passed away on Feb. 7, 2004. They made
their home in White Earth for most of their lives.
Joe attended the White Earth Mission School. As an adult, he earned his
auto mechanics license in Chicago during the 1960s. During the remainder
of his working years, he served the people of the White Earth Reservation
as maintenance supervisor for the White Earth Housing Authority for 20
plus years. Throughout the years, he served his community as a volunteer
fireman and as a member of the Community Council.
Joe was a wonderful, caring, and loving father to his children and husband to Mae. He was always willing to help his children, and others, in any
way he could. If any one of his children needed something, Joe was always
there to help. He was also instrumental in building the log church located
in White Earth. Joe gave of himself through labor, encouragement, and a
sense of humor. He was a 'jack of all trades,’ which came in handy when
someone needed help.
His children tried to help their father as well when he needed it. When
he needed a kidney in order to live, each of his children (and others as well)
looked into the possibility of donating a kidney. However, it was Joe's son
Gary, who was a match and was able to give his father a kidney. Gary's sacrifice gave us the opportunity to have our father with us for additional
years and to him we are deeply indebted. God bless our wonderful father
and friend.
Joe is survived by three sons: Charles Jr. "Joe," (Linda), Gary (Cindy),
and Mark all of White Earth; two daughters: Ruth (Bill) Newton, Detroit
Lakes, and Elaine (David) Keezer, White Earth; his grandchildren: Sarah
(Clay) Helmbracht, New York Mills, Sally (Rob) Taylor, and David (Angela)
Newton both of Detroit Lakes, Rose Lopez, Ashley and Alyssa Ness, Jessica
and Jenna Foster, Tiffany, Jerad, Marissa, and David Keezer, and Amber,
Denise, and Leah Bevins all of White Earth; four great-grandchildren; his
father, Tom Terigan “Ishquaygahbow,” of Minneapolis; three brothers: Jesse
Foster, Minneapolis, Wayne (Bonnie) Jahnke, Detroit Lakes, and Michael
(April) Jahnke, Buffalo, N.D.; four sisters: Delores (David) Rousu, Donna
(Ken) Niemi, both of Callaway, Dianne (Eddie) Arnold, St. Louis, and
Rosetta (Jim) Sauk, Thief River Falls.
Service was held at the White Earth Assembly Of God Church on June
1 with Pastor Timothy Brown officiating.
Interment: Chief Corner Stone Cemetery in White Earth.
Robert Louis Van Pelt
Robert Louis Van Pelt Sr., 46, of Naytahwaush, died on June 3, at the
Mahnomen Health Care Center in Mahnomen.
He was born on March 11, 1959, in Mahnomen to Eugene and Beverly
(Murray) Van Pelt. As a child he moved with his family to Minneapolis,
where he attended school. Robert earned his GED in the mid 1980s. He
continued to live in Minneapolis until moving to Naytahwaush in 1995.
Due to his health, Robert was unable to work full time. Making birch bark
crafts and playing card and board games were activities Robert enjoyed.
Robert is survived by his mother, Beverly Murray Foster, Mahnomen;
one son, Robert Jr. and one daughter, Keisha Van Pelt, both of
Naytahwaush; four grandchildren; two brothers: Norman, Mahnomen,
and Michael (Margaret), Minneapolis; one sister, Tina Van Pelt,
Naytahwaush; several nephews, nieces and cousins; and a special friend,
Julie Anderson, Naytahwaush. He was preceded in death by his father,
grandparents, three uncles: Donald, Robert, and Fredrick; and three aunts:
Marilyn Marrow, Philomene Beaupre, and Frieda Helps.
May God bless the memory of Robert Van Pelt Sr.
Funeral services were held June 7 at Samuel Memorial Episcopal
Church in Naytahwaush with Mother Lisa Smith officiating.
Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery.
Arrangements: Mattson Funeral Home in Mahnomen.
Isabelle Stewart
Isabelle Stewart, 78, of Detroit Lakes died June 2 at the Emmanuel
Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
Isabelle Mabel Big Bear was born Aug. 24, 1926 in White Earth to
William and Nancy (Coleman) Big Bear. She grew up in White Earth and
attended White Earth Mission School and Flandreau Indian School in South
Dakota. Isabelle was united in marriage with Charles
P. Stewart in 1944 at Ponsford. She worked as a maid
in the Lemington and Curtis Hotels in Minneapolis.
She was a dietician for the University of Minnesota in
Minneapolis and a senior companion. She worked as a
nurses aide and for the Ringer Sewing Machine
Company, both in Park Rapids. Isabelle also worked at
the Senior Citizen’s Nutrition Center in Pine Point, as a
nurses aide at Ah Gwah Ching Nursing Home in
Walker.
Isabelle is survived by her companion, Alfred L. “Jing” Arthur of
Detroit Lakes; three daughters: Nancy Big Bear of Fargo, Linda Leonhardt
and her husband Fred of Ponsford, Lorraine “Susie” Stewart of Frazee; five
sons: Gilbert “Sonny” Stewart and his wife Julie, Kenneth Conklin and his
wife Deb, all of Detroit Lakes, Charles Stewart of Fargo, Gary Stewart of
Detroit Lakes, Russell Conklin of Tacoma, Wash.; special senior companion,
Darlene Ballinger of Detroit Lakes; 42 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents; one son, Leonard Stewart; one grandson, Dylan; one granddaughter, Rochelle; one great-grandson, Terrell.
Isabelle enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; a good
laugh, bingo, sewing, arts and crafts, baking and cooking, canning.
The funeral service was June 6 at the Pine Point School in Ponsford.
Interment: St. Theodore’s Catholic Cemetery in Ponsford.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.
Craig Owen Person Sr.
Craig Owen Person Sr., 37, of White Earth, died June 5.
Craig Owen “White” Person was born Dec. 19, 1967 in Detroit Lakes to
Pete Van Wert and Vivian Jackson. He grew up in White Earth attending
White Earth Elementary School and Waubun High School. Craig lived in
White Earth most of his life working as a mechanic. He worked for the
Shooting Star Casino and White Earth Sanitation.
Craig is survived by his two daughters: Cassandra
Person of Deer River, Minn., Christina Person of
Detroit Lakes; one son, Cody Geshick of Mahnomen;
his “Ma,” Rose Weaver of White Earth; his father, Pete
VanWert also of White Earth; grandfather, David Roy
of Detroit Lakes; three brothers: Paul Person Sr. and
Anna Levy, of White Earth, Floyd Person Jr. and his
wife LeAnn of Mahnomen, Rick Person and Krystal
Bevins of White Earth; four sisters: Karen Person and
Wade Borah of Ogema, Kathy Rose Person also of Ogema, Amelia Bray and
her husband Mike of Waubun, Aurelia Brown and her husband Ken of
White Earth; two aunts, two uncles, numerous nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by one son, Craig Jr., one daughter, Star; his mother
“Mom,” Vivian (Jackson) Person, Vernon “Dad” Weaver.
Craig enjoyed being with his family and friends. He and his brother
Rick shared a very special bond and were inseparable. Craig had a passion
for fishing and working on cars with his brothers and nephews. He will be
deeply missed. We love you “White.”
The funeral service was June 9 at St. Columba Episcopal Church in
White Earth with Mother Lisa Smith officiating.
Interment: St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery, White Earth.
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Happy Ads
Happy 4th Birthday
Mandi Kivi
I love
you
forever!
Congratulations
on making the 2004-2005
Honor Roll!
Happy Sweet 16th
B-day baby Girl
Lotsa
love!
Adrianna &
Jamison Nessman
Love,
Grammie
Helen
Happy 12th Birthday
Cassandra
JoAnn
Hartland
Love, Mom
& Grandpa
Butch &
Lil’ Brother
Kane
June 17
Charles "Punkin"
Hanks
Happy Father's Day
Dad. We Love You!
From: Brenda and
Charlie
Happy Birthday
Tasha
June 13
Love,
Dad, Mom,
Brothers and Sisters
Happy Birthday
Michael Levy
Son of
Adrianne
Levy &
Francisco
Santibanez
June 24
Happy Father’s Day
Art Bevins Sr.
Your
children:
Mike,
Art Jr.,
Ashlea, &
your wife
Wanda
Mom
We are very proud of you!
June 9
Love, Mom, Dad, and
Alexandra
“Sweet Sixteen”
June 25
Comes once
in a lifetime.
You’re a special & bright
person. We
love you more
than life itself!
Love Mom,
Craig, Terrah
& kids
Happy
Birthday
Jamie Clark
6-19
Your Homey
Josie
Tim Antell
Happy Father's Day
From: Brenda,
Courtney, Christine,
Drake, Kaitlan and
Jordan
Happy 6th Birthday
Derien
Love you
BIG Bunch!
Liz, Dar &
Charles
June 28
Happy Father’s Day to our
Grandpa Art Bevins Sr.
on June 19
Today is a day for
celebrating you, Grandpa.
Love you lots, your grandchildren: Jess, Dominick,
Kylie & Chris Jr.
Happy 3rd Birthday
Michael
June 24
Happy Belated Birthday
Love,
Your Main Squeeze
May 18
Silas & Steph
Happy 7th Birthday
Alexandra!
Love,
Mommy,
Daddy,
Anna,
Jamers, &
Chester
June 15
“Sweet” Michael
Love,
Grandma
& Papa
Love,
Mom
Happy 32nd Birthday
“Fearless”
Happy Birthday
Izzy
Love,
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Happy 34th Birthday
June 17
We love you a lot!
Billee & Mike Wenchlag
& children
daughters
June 27th
From all your
Happy 18th Birthday
Lisa Warren
From
Crystal,
Heather &
Tim
Heinonen
June 16
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Wesley
“Birthday Greetings”
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Obituaries
Chrystal Marie Guinn
Chrystal Marie Guinn, 20, of West St. Paul, Minn., died May 24 of
injuries sustained in an automobile accident at rural Bagley.
Chrystal Marie Guinn was born June 25, 1984 in Bemidji to Rawlen Sr.
and Carol (Critt) Guinn. She is survived by her mother, Carol Guinn of
Detroit Lakes; her father, Rawlen Guinn Sr. of Bagley; one brother, Rawlen
Guinn Jr. of Bagley; two sisters: Julie Saice and her husband Donald of Bemidji, Denise Vargas and her husband Victor of Minneapolis; two traditionally adopted
sisters: Penny Paulson of Detroit Lakes, Rebecca
Countryman of Round Lake, Wis.; a traditionally
adopted uncle, Dr. Carson Gardner of Big Elbow Lake;
four nieces, three nephews, and numerous cousins.
Traditional Indian Way services were held May 28
at the Circle of Life School in White Earth with
Spiritual Advisor Tommy Stillday officiating. Burial is
in the Naytahwaush Traditional Burial Grounds.
Maria Alice Guinn
Maria Guinn, 20, of Bagley, died May 23 as the result of a car accident
near Rice Lake.
Maria was born March 6, 1985 to Roy and Joyce (Bush) Guinn Sr. at
Bagley. She was raised in the Bagley area and attended high school at
Bagley, Circle of Life School, Detroit Lakes and Mahnomen High Schools.
Maria was in the White Earth Tribal Explorer Program. She worked at
the maintenance department at the Shooting Star Casino and as a P.C.A. in
Bemidji for her nephew. She enjoyed being helpful with her family and
friends children. She loved being with her family and friends and listening to music.
She was always a happy, good hearted person and had a big, bright
smile for everyone and loved to make people laugh. She liked talking on
the phone with her sister Denille and Darlene. Maria enjoyed cookouts,
spending time with her nieces and nephews and especially with her best
friend Mallory Lynn Stevens. Maria will be greatly missed by her family
and friends.
She is survived by her parents: Roy and Joyce Guinn Jr., Bagley; two
sisters: Darlene (Paul Smith) Bush, Frazee; Denille (Ervin) ThompsonBagley; three brothers: Donavan Guinn, Dylan Guinn-Bagley, Thomas
Guinn, all of Bagley; maternal grandmother, Elsie Bush, Bagley.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Ted and Alice Guinn
and Grandfather John Bush.
Funeral services were held May 28 at the Rice Lake Community Center
with the Reverend Lisa Smith officiating. Interment: Pine Bend Cemetery.
Arrangements: The Cease Family Funeral Home in Bagley.
Roy Guinn Jr.
Roy Guinn Jr. 29, of Bemidji, died on May 23, as a result of a car accident near Rice Lake.
Roy Jr. was born March 16, 1976 at Bagley to Roy and Joyce (Bush)
Guinn Sr. He grew up around the Bagley area and attended school at
Bagley High School to the 10th grade. He transferred to White Earth Circle
of Life School for two years.
Roy met Kyla Vanpelt who was his companion for four years. They
had two children, Jayzzee and Alisha Vanpelt. They were his pride and
joy.
Roy worked for the Shooting Star Casino as a prep cook for awhile. He
was waiting for a job at the Palace Bingo and Casino.
In his spare time, he liked beading and spending time with his family
listening to rap and classic rock music. He enjoyed cutting balsam boughs
with his friends. Roy loved to play basketball, football and had a lot of fun
playing horseshoes. His favorite pastime was ricing and playing cards
with family and friends.
Roy will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was always
smiling and joking around. May the Creator always be with him and his
family and friends.
He is survived by his companion, Kyla Vanpelt, Bemidji; two children:
Jayzzee and Alisha Vanpelt-Bemidji; parents, Roy and Joyce Guinn Sr.,
Bagley; two sisters: Darlene Bush, Frazee, Denille (Ervin) Thompson,
Bagley; three brothers: Donovan Guinn, Thomas Guinn, Dylan Guinn all of
Bagley; maternal grandmother, Elsie Bush, Bagley.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ted and Alice Guinn
and Grandfather John Bush.
Funeral services were May 28 at the Rice Lake Community Center with
the Reverend Lisa Smith officiating. Interment: Pine Bend Cemetery.
Arrangements: The Cease Family Funeral Home in Bagley.
Billy Lovejoy
Billy Lovejoy, 29, of Bagley, died May 24 as the result of a car accident
near Rice Lake.
He was born May 26, 1976 at Bagley. He grew up in Bagley and attended Bagley schools. He moved to Naytahwaush and then to Minneapolis
and back to Bagley. He was employed as a leecher.
Billy loved animals and liked to play video games.
He is survived by his mother, Gladys Hare of Bagley; four sisters:
Sharon Lovejoy of Minneapolis, Shannon Lovejoy of Bagley, Sheila (Shane)
Paige of Winter, Wis., Jamie Tiessan of Winter; one brother, David Hare of
Bagley.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents Ted and Alice
Guinn, aunts Ramona, Evelyn and Claudia.
Funeral services were held May 28 at the Rice Lake Community Center
Reverend Lisa Smith officiating. Interment: St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery
at Naytahwaush.
Arrangements: The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley.
Mario DeGracia Jr.
Mario DeGracia Jr., 21, of Detroit Lakes, died May 29 at Meritcare
Hospital in Fargo, from injuries received in an automobile accident near
Waubun.
Mario DeGracia Jr. was born March 10, 1984 in Hayward, Calif. to
Mario and Sebrina (Johnson) DeGracia Sr. He moved to Detroit Lakes as a
child where he was raised and educated. He was
employed in the Receiving Department at Wal-Mart in
Detroit Lakes and recently had also started working as
a Blackjack dealer at the Shooting Star Casino in
Mahnomen.
Survivors include his parents: Sabrina and Leslie
Varty, Mahnomen; a brother, Ruben Espinosa,
Mahnomen; grandparents: James and Florence
Tadlock, Detroit Lakes, Lupe DeGracia, Los Angeles;
great grandfather, Paul Bellcourt, Callaway; his girlfriend, Marissa Pederson, Detroit Lakes; numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his father.
Mario enjoyed spending time with his friends, deer hunting, fishing,
playing video games and music.
Mass Of Christian Burial was June 2 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
in White Earth with Fr. Mietek Bajek, O.M.I., officiating. Interment:
Calvary Cemetery in White Earth.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Those wishing to place an obituary in the newspaper can fax to (218) 9833641 or mail to: Anishinaabeg Today, P.O. Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591.
All obituaries are free of charge.
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