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Twenty employees andguests volunteered to behypnotized by AmyeScharlau during theannual White Earth RTCEmployee ChristmasParty on Dec. 15 at theShooting Star CasinoEvent Center. The vol-unteers then performeda variety of tasks fromdriving a car to dancingballet in the crowd.

Photo by Gary W. Padrta

Santa Visits White Earth Head Start

Photos by Gary W. Padrta

Santa Claus (Don York) recently made a special visit to White EarthHead Start. Top: The children are all ears as Santa speaks. Bottom:Marcus Kier receives a Christmas ornament from Santa.

WE Police, Mahnomen CountySheriff receive $100,000 grant

White Earth Police Chief WilliamBrunelle and Mahnomen CountySheriff Brad Athmann recentlyannounced that the White EarthPolice Department and MahnomenCounty Sheriff’s Office were therecent recipients of a $100,000 grantfrom the Minnesota Department ofPublic Safety Office of JusticePrograms that will be used to main-tain a task force partnership with theHeadwaters Safe Trails Task Force.

The grant will specifically beused to continue funding for twodrug, gang and illegal weaponsinvestigator positions that were orig-inally established by the Mahnomen

County Weed and Seed Initiative.The law enforcement leaders appliedfor the task force funding due to theending of the grant cycle that estab-lished the original investigator posi-tions through the MahnomenCounty Weed and Seed Initiative.

The positions will be used to con-tinue intensive law enforcementinvestigations to decrease crime onWhite Earth Reservation and sur-rounding areas with a concentratedeffort towards criminal activity sur-rounding drugs, gangs and illegalweapons in addition to maintainingthe task force partnership with theHeadwaters Safe Trails Task Force.

Happy New Year From The White Earth Tribal Council

Bud Heisler, Irene Auginaush, Erma J. Vizenor, Gus Bevins, Terry Tibbetts.

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Anishinaabeg Today

Tribal Council/Editor

The Anishinaabeg Today (AT), a publication ofthe White Earth Band of Ojibwe, is published everythree weeks. Editorials and articles appearing in theAT are the responsibility of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the ATstaff or the White Earth Nation. The AT reserves theright to reject any advertising or materials submittedfor publication. The submission of articles, poetry,artwork and photos is encouraged, however, they aresubject to editing for grammar, length, malicious andlibelous content. The Editor makes the sole decisionof what is published in the AT and will not assumeany responsibility for unsolicited material nor willthe AT guarantee publication upon submission. ATwill not guarantee publication of materials submittedpast deadlines posted in the AT.

The AT is distributed at no charge to all postalpatrons living on White Earth Reservation and it isalso distributed to select areas in Minnesota, theDakotas, and by direct mail to members and sub-scribers within the United States. The newspaper isfree to White Earth Nation members and costs $17per year for non-members.

To subscribe or advertise, call (218) 983-3285Ext. 1206. Fax: (218) 983-3641.

Anishinaabeg TodayWhite Earth Tribal Council

PO Box 418White Earth, MN 56591

Member of the Native American Journalist Association

and the Minnesota Newspaper Association

Erma J. VizenorChairwoman

Franklin “Bud” HeislerSecretary-Treasurer

Irene “Rene” AuginaushDistrict I

Terrance “Terry” TibbettsDistrict II

Kenneth “Gus” BevinsDistrict III

Gary W. PadrtaEditor

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Toy Heaven


Josie Londo, Indian Child Welfare (ICW), stands next to some of the more than 250 toys donat-ed to the White Earth Reservation Foster Care/Shelter Care Program by the Shooting Star Casino,Hotel and Event Center. ICW employees wrapped the presents and handed them out to ICW fos-ter children on or near the reservation. Some toys also went to needy families on the reservation.

Anderson recognized ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’The Minnesota Entrepreneurs organization

recently awarded Chippewa/Choctaw, DavidAnderson, its most treasured honor -Entrepreneur of the Year - before a standing-room-only crowd of Midwest businessmen in animpressive formal ceremony in downtownMinneapolis.

Better known as ''Famous Dave,'' the barbe-cue restaurant king, Anderson greeted the cham-ber gathering of several hundred corporate andbusiness leaders with the leadership chants heappears to have patented as a part of his motiva-tional lectures.

''I feel happy ... I feel heal-thy ... I feel terrific!''exclaimed the roomful of executives, who stoodnext to their banquet chairs flailing their arms, asAnderson made them do it a second time. Oncesatisfied that they exhibited the appropriateamount of energy, he launched into his accep-tance remarks with a personal account of hisstruggle in life.

''My story is no different than any other entre-preneur in the world,'' he stated as he describedhis early years as an Indian boy looking up in thenight sky at millions of stars and wondering if hewould grow up to simply be one of millions, orif he had a chance to make a difference in thelives of others.

Anderson was introduced earlier in the

award ceremony as an ''enthusiastic advocate ofthe American dream'' by Steve Schussler, founderof Rainforest

Cafe and T-Rex: A Prehistoric FamilyAdventure. The audience was treated to person-al tales of their auto trips together during whichthey talked for hours about their ideas and plans.Young entrepreneurs need a sounding board,and the two served that purpose for one another.Anderson and Schussler supported each other intheir enterprises.

''Dave was my first investor and wrote acheck for $250,000 that would start the RainforestCafe,'' Schussler divulged to the audience.

''He gives lectures to everyone around him;he really believes in what he does, he has pas-sion, and gives things away. ... I am very proud ofyou, Dave,'' Schussler added before motioninghim to the podium.

''As a kid, I didn't think I could succeed: thenI heard [Hilary Hinton] 'Zig' Ziglar,'' Andersonrecalled. Anderson recounted the renownedmotivational speaker's expert use of storytelling,in this case about an articulate farmer, to drivehome an invaluable lesson about life.

''If you have dreams,'' he continued, ''it willlaunch you to work hard in your life.''

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Everyone interested in winter stories arewelcome to attend the Traditional WinterCamp Gathering (2007) on Thursday, Jan. 4through Sunday, Jan. 7 at Camp Wildernessin Emmaville, Minn., near Park Rapids.

Activities will include listening to tradi-tional stories (that can be only shared in thewinter when the snow is on the ground)from Elders Tommy Stillday, Anna Gibbs,Ann Dunn, and Sean Farlander, cross coun-try skiing, snowshoeing, snaring rabbits, icefishing, beading, moccasin making, sleighrides, and moccasin game ($100 first prize).

Other activities include keynote speak-ers, bowl games, and elders sharing ances-tral teachings. A children’s program willinclude winter stories, songs, plays, Ojibwe

language games, and artwork at their level.The Camp Wilderness facility consists of

three dorms that contain 100 beds. Bringyour own bedding. Showers and bathroomsare available. Beds will be reserved on afirst-come basis.

There is no charge for participating inthis gathering, however, contributions arethe only source of funds to cover the cost offood and activities. Children and adoles-cents must be accompanied by adult super-vision. Please, no radios, DVD, or CD play-ers. Come for the day or for stay for the fourdays.

For registration, daily agenda, and direc-tions please contact Earl or Kathy Hoaglandat (218) 261-1099.

The Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC)recently awarded $1,900 through theAnishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Program.Designed for artists at various stages in theircareers, grants of up to $700 are awarded forexpenses associated with projects or oppor-tunities that contribute significantly to anindividual artist’s creative growth or careeradvancements and grants of up to $1,200 areawarded for community project grants.Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants are fund-ed through an appropriation from theMcKnight Foundation. The grant recipientsare listed below.

Ernest Dunn, a visual artist from CassLake will use a $700 award to assist him inpurchasing white marble from which he willcarve two three-dimensional wolves forentry in the Ojibwe Art Expo competition.

The Kego Lake/Smokey PointCommunities received $1,200 to assist thecommunities in working together withyouth from Kego Lake, Smokey Point,Whipholt, Boy Lake, Highway 22 and Brevikto build a traditional big drum for pow-wows, 22 hand drums with drum sticks forthe personal use of the children and to sew20 dance outfits.

The next deadline for Anishinaabe ArtsInitiative Grants is March 8. Other availablegrants include: R2AC Individual ArtistGrants, deadline Feb. 8. Arts Project Grants,deadline March 14; and the McKnight Grant(open only to 501(c)3 arts organizations),deadline Jan. 11.

To receive an application form, call TerriWidman at (218) 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447or visit our website at www.r2arts.org.

The Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota is proud to announce three Priesthood

Ordinations on Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba’s Mission in White Earth.

The three Deacons to be ordained are:Rev. Carol “COKE” Smith

Rev. Marilyn GoodwinRev. John Rock

This celebration is open to the public.All are welcome.

Hear real “NDN” hosts who love“NDN” humor

Paul Schultz and Joe LaGarde, co-anchors KPRM Radio 870 AM on your dial

Every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Brought to you by the De LaHunt Broadcasting Corporation

Listening areas include: White Earth, Red Lake and Leech Lake!

Deadline near for Anishinaabe R2AC grants

Traditional Winter Camp Gathering (2007)

Crime Stoppers Visits White Earth


The White Earth Police Department recently invited Gary Potter, left, Coordinator forCrime Stoppers of Northwest Ontario and Northern Minnesota to talk about the possibilityof establishing the program here on the reservation. Also pictured are Mary Leff, WhiteEarth Head Start and White Earth Assistant Chief of Police Mike LaRoque.


Audra Highelk

Submitted photo

The White Earth Tribal and Community College’s Gekinoo’imaagijig – ‘The Ones WhoTeach’ program sign, marks a new step in the college’s development. The program is housedin the former LaDue Clinic in Mahnomen.

Sign Up! New Teacher Education Program at WETCC

The White Earth Tribal and CommunityCollege’s Gekinoo’imaagijig – ‘The OnesWho Teach’ program sign, marks a new stepin the college’s development. The program,also called the White Earth American IndianTeacher Education Corps Program, ishoused in the former LaDue Clinic at 701 E.Jefferson Ave. in Mahnomen.

The new K-8 elementary educationteacher preparation curriculum features aspecialization in Ojibwe language, and aimsto increase the number of Minnesota-licensed Native American teachers on theWhite Earth Reservation and throughout thestate. Stipends are available to tribal mem-bers and descendants, but the program isopen to other prospective teachers who sup-port Anishinaabe cultural values.

Funded by the U.S. Department of

Education, the program is offered by WhiteEarth Tribal and Community college and theUniversity of Minnesota Duluth.Participants will be full-time University ofMinnesota students beginning in the fall2007, with all courses taught at White EarthTribal and Community College (WETCC).Courses related to the program will beoffered in the spring and summer 2007 atWETCC to enable students to prepare forprogram admission.

Enrollment is open. Interested individu-als who have an A.A degree or who arewithin a few courses of completing thatdegree should contact Dr. Regina AnnBrummel or Tammy Bellanger as soon aspossible at (218) 936-5043, or [email protected], or [email protected].

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The White Earth Tribal Court,Anishinabe Legal Services and theMinnesota Justice Foundation will be hold-ing a pro se dissolution clinic on Jan. 10 inWhite Earth and Naytahwaush. Please callLori Thompson at (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1208 toarrange an appointment.

Things you will need to bring are:1. Picture identification.2. Legal description of real estate property.3. Copy of Order of Protection.

4. Paternity documents.5. Child Support Order.6. Be able to list Social Security numbers foryou, your spouse and child (ren).7. Any other Court Orders pertaining toyour marriage.8. Be prepared to list all of your debts thatyou and your spouse have.9. Be prepared to list all vehicles, includingsnowmobiles, jet skis, and motorcyclesowed by you or your spouse.

Everyone invited to pro se dissolution clinics


Rez BriefsRTC Offices Closed

The White Earth RTC offices throughout the reservation will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 forMartin Luther King Day and will reopen on Tuesday,Jan. 16 at 8 a.m.

Ogema VFW NewsOgema VFW Auxiliary and VFW Post 9880 will hold

a pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 14from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ogema Community Center.The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs,hash browns, juice and coffee. Adults - $5, children (6-12) - $3 and children under 5 are free.

MICOE Regular MeetingThe Minnesota Indian Council of Elders will hold

their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 8 at theCongregate Living Facility in White Earth. Lunch isserved at 11:30 a.m. with meeting immediately after.New members welcome! For more information pleasecontact John Buckanaga, chairman, at (218) 573-3104 orCarol Fabre, ENP coordinator, at (218) 983-3285 Ext.1266.

Weight Management Classes to BeginThe Diabetes Project will be offering weekly weight

management classes in White Earth at the RTC. Theclasses will start on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from noon to 1p.m. This will be a 12-week session that will providestraight forward information and down-to-earth solu-tions, which will help you improve your quality of life.To register, please call Kathi Murray at 983-3285 Ext.1414. Registration is limited to 20 participants.

White Earth AA GroupThe White Earth AA group is announcing that meet-

ings have started up again on Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom noon to 1 p.m. at the White Earth Health Center.For more information call (218) 983-3387.

Diabetes BingoDiabetes Bingo will be held in Pine Point on

Monday, Jan. 8, in Naytahwaush on Jan. 12, in ElbowLake on Feb. 8, in Rice Lake on Feb. 9, and in Mahnomenon Feb. 12. Bingo will begin after the noon elder nutri-tion meal. Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. atValley View Apartments. All are welcome.

WELSA HoursA representative from WELSA will visit their Pine

Point satellite office every first and third Friday of everymonth from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more informationcall (218) 751-6619 or toll free at 1-888-760-6222.

Looking for a Job?The White Earth Human Resources Department has

a Job Hotline. Call (218) 983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000.It has all the current job openings.

Now Hear This...Harry Hutchens III, Clearwater County Veterans

Service Officer, will be at the Rice Lake CommunityCenter the first Wednesday every month from 9 a.m. to3 p.m. For more information call (218) 694-6618.

Do you wonder if you would be betteroff working than not working? Do youworry about losing health care coverage ifyou work? Need help figuring out the gov-ernment rules about work and benefits?Laura McCaughan of the Minnesota WorkIncentives Connection can help!

Find out how working or working moreaffects your government benefits (SSI, SSDI,

Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, etc.) onMonday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at theShooting Star Casino or 1:30 to 4 p.m. atNaytahwaush. Call toll free at 1-800-976-6728 for an appointment so you don’t have towait.

People who need transportation for thisevent should call White Earth VocationalRehabilitation toll free at 1-800-763-8629.

Minn. Work Incentives Connection visits Rez

Region 2 Arts Council ExecutiveDirector, Terri Widman, will offer one-on-one grant writing workshops at the Region 2Office in Bemidji for anyone interested inapplying for an Anishinaabe Arts Initiativegrant within the Region 2 area. Region 2serves the counties of Beltrami, Clearwater,Hubbard, Lake of the Woods andMahnomen. For the Anishinaabe ArtsInitiative Grant ONLY, the guidelines alsoinclude eligibility to applicants from thenearby counties of Becker, Cass, Itasca andRoseau.

These workshops will familiarize poten-tial applicants with the application process,what projects are eligible, how to develop aproject budget and other tips.

The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant isopen to individual Native American artists,schools who wish to bring in a NativeAmerican artist-in-residence, and communi-ties to assist an organization in sponsoringor producing an arts project.

To reserve a place in a free workshop orfor further information, please call (218) 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447.

R2AC offers one-on-one grant writing workshops

Come into the Mahnomen Library thismonth for Storytime! Children ages 3through kindergarten are invited to join uson Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for excit-ing stories and fun activities. A differenttheme is explored each week! No pre-regis-tration is required.

This month's themes are as follows:Jan. 9: Food--I'm Hungry!Jan. 16: Chickens and Roosters--Cock a

Doodle DooJan. 23: Counting--I Can CountJan. 30: Color--Color My World

For more information on this and otherprograms, please call (218) 935-2843 or visityour library at 203 S. Main St. Information isalso available online at www.larl.org.Mahnomen Library is a branch of LakeAgassiz Regional Library.

Join us for Storytime at the Mahnomen Library

Christmas Treats at Biimaadiiziiwiin

Submitted photo

More than 30 people attended an open house at Biimaadiiziiwiin Senior Apartments onDec. 14 in White Earth. They were treated to a Christmas meal with all the fixings. TheWhite Earth Community Council sponsored the event. For more information onBiimaadiiziiwiin call Dick Brudevold at (218) 983-3006.


1222 1st Street ~ Waubun

Daily Lunch Specials & Hand-Made Pizza’s

Bingo on Mondays & Fridays @ 6 p.m. Be Early!

Fridays WAMO Meat Raffle @ 5:30 p.m.

Call (218) 473-2700 for Take Out

Monday ~ Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pappy’s is a Smoke-Free Restaurant

Volunteers will provide free income taxpreparation service again this tax season atconvenient locations across the reservation.Their goal is to help more working individu-als and families receive all of their EarnedIncome Tax Credit.

“Last year, we served 200 people, andthis year we want to serve 300,” said SarahRuppel, administrator of the VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance (VITA) site for theWhite Earth Reservation.

“It’s the same great deal as last year,”said Pat Cobb, also a VITA member. “Notonly will we prepare tax returns, we will filethem electronically for free.”

The Earned Income Tax Credit is thelargest federal anti-poverty program in thenation. At $38 billion, it is larger than foodsstamps and TANF combined. Unfortunately,millions of EITC dollars go unclaimed everyyear in Native American communities or getreduced by unnecessary commercial tax-preparation fees and high-interest rate rapidrefund anticipation loans.

“Wise use of EITC refunds is a great wayto jump start personal financial goals,” saidAudra Highelk, VITA site coordinator.

“White Earth Investment Initiative offers alot of other free financial education andcounseling services, and we will have infor-mation on these programs displayed at thetax site this year.”

The VITA program also is encouragingarea financial institutions to partner in thiseffort through promotion of savingsaccounts. “A savings account allows for aquicker refund and provides an opportunityto build financial assets,” said Kevin Shipley,president of Community Development Bankof Ogema.

Free tax preparation by VITA volunteerswill be available at the Shooting Star Casino,White Earth Reservation Tribal CouncilBuilding, White Earth Child Care, and vari-ous other locations. Information on operat-ing hours and appointments will be postedsoon in the Anishinaabeg Today and in otherlocations throughout the reservation.

The VITA site is sponsored by WhiteEarth Investment Initiative. MahubeCommunity Council will continue to offer itsfree income tax preparation in Mahnomen aswell as in Detroit Lakes.

Free tax preparation returns to WE Reservation

White Earth Investment Initiativeand White Earth Housing

are sponsoring a home buyer education class,Pathways Home, free of charge. The class will be Jan.17-18 from 5-9 p.m. in the White Earth ChildCare/Head Start building. You must attend both ses-sions to receive a Homebuyer Education Certificate ofCompletion. The class will cover all aspects of thehome buying process. It will be fun and informal withfood and prizes, while providing you with importantinformation to help you make housing decisions thatare best for you. The presenters will include a lender,realtor, home inspector, a representative from the landoffice, and a money management expert. Please con-tact Rosy at MMCDC 1 (888) 849-9535 to sign up forthe course.

Building a Gingerbread House

Submitted photo

On Dec. 19, the Ogema Elementary kindergartners and their families participated indecorating a gingerbread house. The houses were constructed out of graham crackers,frosting, and Christmas candies donated by the students. Fifty-one adults and 37 kidswere in attendance in the cafeteria. Pictured are kindergartner Jaycee Clark and family.

White Earth Contract Health patientswho are seen in the emergency room mustnotify the White Earth Contract HealthDepartment within 72 hours of the visit oryour charges can be denied payment. If youdo not have other third party coverage, you

may be referred to the Patient BenefitsCoordinator to be screened for other alter-nate resources.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-477-0125 or (218) 983-4300 Ext. 6280,6281, or 6282.

Please notify White Earth Contract Health



White Earth Conservation Officer SheilaRae LaFriniere, daughter of James andGloria LaFriniere of Bagley, recently gradu-ated from the 16-week Bureau of IndianAffairs Indian Police Academy held at theFederal Law Enforcement Training Center inArtesia, N.M.

LaFriniere graduated second in her classfor her physical efficiency battery tests. Herclass started with 34 cadets and graduatedwith only 17 officers.

The academy is based on a paramilitarycurriculum, which includes lots of physicalconditioning and training blocks on federallaw, criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country,ground fighting techniques, stress manage-ment, standard field sobriety testing,domestic violence and pursuit driving, justto name a few of the many classes.

LaFriniere’s class also received anotherdistinction from all the rest of the graduat-ing classes, they were only the second classever to graduate with 100 percent in theOfficer’s Survival Skills testing.

Attending the graduation were WhiteEarth Chief Conservation Officer Alfred E.Fox, LaFriniere’s daughter, Madeline Treuer,and LaFriniere’s sister, Kristine LaFriniere.

“Our congratulations goes out to her forher accomplishments while at the IndianPolice Academy,” said Fox. “Next time yousee Sheila, give her a pat on the back for ajob well done.”

LaFriniere graduates from BIA Academy

Top: White EarthConservation Officer SheilaLaFriniere returns a saluteduring graduation from the

BIA United States IndianPolice Academy held at the

Federal Law EnforcementTraining Center in Artesia,N.M. Middle: LaFriniere

graduated second in her classfor her physical efficiency bat-

tery tests. Right: Attendinggraduation were White Earth

Chief Conservation OfficerAlfred E. Fox, LaFriniere’s

daughter, Madeline Treuer,and her sister, Kristine

LaFriniere.

Submitted photos

Do you have any news for yourtribal newspaper?

Call (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1206


White Earth Elder Christmas Party

Photos by Leonard Wells

Almost 200 elders registered for the 4th Annual White Earth EldersChristmas Party held Dec. 8 at the Sports Complex in Naytahwaush. Theelders were treated to a sit-down roast beef dinner with all the trimmings,live music, bingo and door prizes.

Red Hat Ladies Meet at Ice Cracking Lodge


The Northern Belles Red Hat Society held their Christmas meetingDec. 15 at the Ice Cracking Lodge. Standing from left are Muriel Alvarez,Frieda Soyring, Carolyn Engebretson, Bev Carlson, and Evelyn Monserud.Sitting from left are Janet Cogger, Donna Buckanaga, Georgianna Adamsand Edna Roy. Members not pictured are Doris Metzer, Helen Butcher,Anna Basswood and Valdene Svezia. The next monthly meeting is Jan 12at Burger Barn in Richwood. For more information about joining the groupor attending the meeting call Monserud at (218) 983-3475.

$2,500 Donation To WE Fire Department


Shelly Thompson and Jack Fabre, members of the Miigiiwaywin AdvisoryBoard, hand White Earth Fire Department Secretary Willie Heisler a check for$2,500 to purchase new high efficient nozzles for their fire hoses. Last year,the Board donated $2,500 to the fire department for new fire hoses. TheMiigiiwaywin Advisory Board consists of associates from the White Earth RTCand Shooting Star Casino. The Board is committed to serving its communitiesin order to ensure the preservation and development of American Indian cul-ture.


It’s Ogema’s 100th Centennial Reunion!The Ogema Community club needs your help...

We are working on a Ogema History Book and we would like you to shareinformation of your family with pictures and stories....with the holidays com-ing up this is a great opportunity to take pictures if needed. We would like toget the information as soon as possible so we can get busy on the book. If

you have any questions please call Wayne Reller at (218) 983-4319. Assoon as you get the information ready please mail to:

Wayne Reller, 31859 Victory Way Dr., Ogema, MN 56569

Please let your relatives and friends know that the 100th Year Centennial isAug. 24-25. We are hoping to get Home Brew to play Friday night and we

also have The Roosters on Saturday night.

Highlights of RTC Christmas Party

Photos by Gary W. Padrta

The White EarthReservation TribalCouncil sponsoredthe annual EmployeeChristmas Party Dec.15 at the ShootingStar Casino EventCenter. Top: DesiraeStalberger, RTCExecutive Assistant,participates in a cardtrick. Middle: MaryFarley, right, WhiteEarth Head Start andTribal EmployeeAssociation member,hands Barb Fabre,White Earth ChildCare Director, a doorprize she won. Left:Reggie Brown, aguest, volunteers forthe ol’ guillotine trick.


Dispatch: (218) 983-3201Cops Line: (218) 983-2677

By Ashley BrodenNaytahwaush Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club in Naytahwaushhad a busy December.

It started with a Lock-In on Dec. 15 at 9p.m. until Dec. 16 at 7 a.m. It was amazingwith 33 members, three staff and two volun-teers, the club celebrated diversity of ourclub members and enjoyed cultural foods.The members had fun sledding, playingboard games and learning new games withnew friends. Around 3 a.m., we dined onsome world famous gourmet ice creamcalled ‘Charlottes’ Web’ donated by LaLa’sIce Cream of Fertile, Minn. The Lock-Inended with breakfast provided by the cluband club staff. Some members were a littlewiry from the excitement of the late night,however with some positive encouragementmade it through the night with new friend-ships and great experiences. Members cameback to the club on Dec. 18 with plans for thenext Lock-In and they feel it should be heldsometime around spring. We’ll see….

The Boys & Girls Club in Naytahwaushhad a Christmas Party on Dec. 21. Membersstarted the night with pool and foosball,board games, snacks and punch. Little didthey know, staff at the club have connectionswith Santa and Mrs. Claus so the staff let thejolly couple know how good the members ofthe Naytahwaush Boys & Girls Club hadbeen all year. Santa and a couple of elvesscraped together some toys lying around theshop, hopped into his magical flying whitesuburban (to let the reindeer rest up for thebig night) and made the club their destina-tion to celebrate the fun and happiness ofthe season with members, staff and guests.

More than 40 gifts were given to welldeserving youth from an amazingly gener-ous, man and his wife. Members were busythe rest of the evening with Barbie’s, BratDolls, remote control cars and action figures,which some the requests on ‘The List.’ Santaand Mrs. Claus were pleased to bring suchhappiness to Naytahwaush. Being summervacationers on the South Twin they saythey’ll be watching all year.

Naytahwaush Boys & Girls Club keeps busy

The Naytahwaush Boys& Girls Club had abusy December. Top:Club members enjoythe gifts they receivedat their Christmas partyon Dec. 21. Left:These girls had a greattime during the Boys &Girls Club Lock-In onDec. 15-16.

Photos by Ashley Broden


Charles W. LaDueAttorney at Law

(White Earth Enrollee)

l Personal Injury l Insurance

Coon Rapids, MN

Call Toll Free 1-866-784-6384

Temporary Part-time Interviewer for theWhite Earth Healing Pathways Project

Salary:Starting at $11 per hourClose: Jan. 15, 2007Qualifications/Duties: -Must be reliable, organized,dependable, and able to work as a team member. -Beable to communicate effectively with Ojibwe youth andtheir parents. -Have and maintain a valid driver’s license,vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. -Familiarwith principals of survey research such as recruitment,principals of asking questions, editing questionnaires,and confidentiality. -Preferably a White Earth Band mem-ber. -Must comply with the White Earth drug and alcoholpolicy. -Must attend weekend training. -Must attendmandatory weekly team meetings. -Position will require20-40 hours per week, mostly evening and weekends. -Employment is expected to last 3-6 months, assumingsatisfactory work performance with possible work later inyear.OFFICIAL BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE MADE

ON ALL APPLICANTSThis project is administered by the University ofNebraska-Lincoln. If you are selected, you will be consid-ered an employee of the University. In addition to wages,interviewers will also be reimbursed for mileage.

Please send or fax letter of interest and resume to:Cindy McDougall, Healing Pathways, PO Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591

FAX: 218-983-4082

NOTICEWHITE EARTH RESERVATION ELDERS

In order to provide information and services to all White Earth Reservation enrolledelders (age 55 and over) your assistance is needed. Please complete the following dataform and return to my office. The information you provide will be kept confidential andwill be used to identify services and events from which you may benefit. This informa-tion will not be released to other agencies unless a signed written consent is obtained.

White Earth Reservation Elder Data Form

Name:________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: _________ Zip:_____________

Phone: ________________________Tribal Enrollment #_______________________

Date of Birth:___________________________________________________________

Please complete form and return to: Carol Fabre,

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Election Notice for Eagle View Township

Eagle View Township will accept filings for one Supervisor for a three-year term andone Treasurer for a two-year term. Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the TownClerk at her residence on Tulaby Lake Drive beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at 9a.m. Affidavits of Candidacy will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Thefiling fee is $2.

The Annual March Election will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 5 to 8 p.m.with the Annual Meeting following at 8:15 p.m. The alternate snow date will be Tuesday,March 20, 2007. The Annual Election polling place will be the Elbow Lake CommunityCenter, 39933 North Elbow Lake Drive, Waubun.

Clerk, Mary Turner

Phillip “Ogema Geshik” Kier, 60, ofStrawberry Lake, died on Dec. 23, 2006, atMeritCare Hospital in Fargo.

Phillip Daniel Kier was born to Wilfredand Julia (Wadena) Kier on Feb. 13, 1946, inWhite Earth. He attended school inNaytahwaush. Then Phillip moved to theTwin Cities, where he worked in the steelindustry.

After working in the cities for numerousyears, Phillip moved back to the StrawberryLake area. In 2000, Phillip married SandraWarren in South Dakota. Phillip enjoyednative cultural crafts and fishing.

Phillip is survived by his wife, SandraKier of Strawberry Lake; three sons: PhillipKier Jr. and Patrick Kier, both of Waubun,and Preston Kier of Strawberry Lake; two

daughters: Rose Bush of Mahnomen andDelilah (Enrique) Rosas of Champlin, Minn.;16 grandchildren; two brothers: Charles(Linda) Wadena and Marvin Kier, both ofWaubun; as well as four sisters: Judy (Jerry)Rawley, Patty (Jeff) Straub, Darla Kier andCarolyn Kier, all of Waubun, and Diane Kierof Mahnomen.

Preceding Phillip in death were his par-ents; two sons: David “Joe” Boswell andTroy Kier; brothers: Leroy Kier, DickManypenny and Wilford Kier; and one sis-ter, Elaine Kier.

Funeral services were Dec. 28, in theStrawberry Lake Hall.

Interment: Kier Family Cemetery.Arrangements: The David-Donehower

Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.

Obituary

Phillip “Ogema Geshik” Kier


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Obituaries

Dale MadiganDale Madigan, 53, of Ogema, and formerly of Cass Lake, died at his

home Dec. 11. Dale L. Madigan was born May 20, 1953 in Cass Lake on the Leech Lake

Reservation to Langford and Clarice (Tibbetts) Madigan. He was raised inCass Lake and attended high school there. Dale was in the U.S. Army for

three years where he trained as a cook. Upon returningfrom the service he met and married his first wifeDiane. He attended Detroit Lakes VoTech; receivingauto body training and later he attended MoorheadState University. Dale had worked in Two Harbors,Minn., and moved to Ogema in 2005.

Dale is survived by three daughters: Laura (Shay)DeGroat of Callaway, Tracy Madigan of Detroit Lakes,Terese Madigan of Sauk Centre, Minn.; two sons: KevinMadigan and Ryan Madigan, both of Callaway; threegrandchildren, Jerrick, Tayden and LeAundra; one

brother and six sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sisterand one sister at infancy.

Dale enjoyed hunting with his sons and spending time with his daugh-ters and grandchildren talking about traditional ways. He was active in dia-betes education and had been involved in archeological digs near TwoHarbors. Dale was an accomplished artist and proud of his carvings.

The funeral service was held Dec. 14 at the Veterans Memorial in CassLake.

Interment: Thompson Family Cemetery in Cass Lake.Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.

Lowell BellangerLowell Bellanger, 74, of White Earth, died Dec. 11 in his home under the

care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Lowell L. Bellanger was born May 28, 1932 in White Earth to William

and Charlotte (Legoo) Bellanger. He grew up and was educated in WhiteEarth. Lowell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to1953. He attended Hanson’s Mechanical Welding School in Fargo and wasemployed by Bob’s Machine and Manufacturing from 1957 to 1961. Lowell

was united in marriage with Margery Hanks on March31, 1958. From 1961 to 1989 he worked for the Bureau ofIndian Affairs as a heavy equipment operator; retiringin 1989. Lowell was a lifetime member of VFW Post1676 in Detroit Lakes.

Lowell is survived by his wife, Marge Bellanger; hischildren, Mike (Theresa) Bellanger of Waubun, Patti(David) DeGroat of Ogema, Vicki (Mike Kappes)Bellanger of Waubun; his special daughter, LoisEdwards of Ulen; grandchildren, Neil Englund ofWaubun, Danielle (Jason) Clark of Waubun, Cassie and

Cayla Bellanger of Ogema, Heidi and Linsay Bellanger of Detroit Lakes,Tanner, Josie and Gabby Bellanger of Waubun; great-grandchildren, Hunter,Jaycee, Loden and Cadence Clark of Waubun, Aiyana and Kelsey Englundof Sisseton, S.D., Gauge and Nindonnis Englund of Waubun. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents; five brothers; five sisters; one granddaughter.

Lowell loved being in the woods. He spent much of his time trappingand hunting. In his retirement he was a constant companion to Marge, hisbeloved wife. He spent time enjoying his grandchildren and great-grand-children. He dearly loved his many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Dec. 14 at St. Columba’s Episcopal Churchin White Earth with Mother Lisa Smith officiating.

Interment: Bellanger family plot in White Earth.Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.

Marjorie L. KiviFormer Ponsford resident Marjorie L. Kivi, 84, of Menahga, Minn., died

Dec. 9, at St Joseph’s Area Health Services in Park Rapids.Marjorie Lorraine Schmaus was born to George and Edna (Ness)

Schmaus on Feb. 3, 1922. She was raised on the Ponsford Prairie and attend-ed Round Lake School, where she graduated from 8thgrade. She married Heimo Kivi on Sept. 6, 1944 inPonsford. Their union was blessed with seven children:Wayne, Ron, Tim, Karol, Sheree, Laurie and Karla. Shedevoted her life to her husband and children, takingcare of them on the farm.

Marjorie loved gardening, and was recognized byBecker County for her preserving of fruits and vegeta-bles, an honor of which she was very proud. Marjoriewas a wonderful cook who will long be remembered forher homemade caramel rolls, breads and Swedish pan-

cakes. She also made the best baked beans in the world. She was active in 4-H and the Ponsford Prairie Partners Club. She was a member of both St.Theodore’s Catholic Church in Ponsford and St. Peters Catholic Church inPark Rapids.

Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years,Heimo Kivi of Menahga; her children: Wayne (Sheila) Kivi of North Pole,Alaska, Ron (Lana) Kivi of Bemidji, Tim (Pam) Kivi of Ponsford, KarolSavage of Osage, Sheree (Tim) Cochran of Alexandria, Minn., Laurie(Chuck) Jordan of Osage and Karla (Scott) Roffers of Lakeville, Minn.; her 18grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brothers Richard and Grant Schmausand Bob and Dick Richards; as well as her sisters, Destia Heine-Johnson,Marion Maautz, Mayva Boranian and Joan Peterson-Nelson.

Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents; four brothers, Donald,Roger, Cecil and Howard; five sisters, Norma, Mavis, Shirley, Phyllis andDarlene; and her son-in-law, Don Savage.

A mass of Christian burial was held Dec. 18, at St. Peters CatholicChurch in Park Rapids, with the Rev. Dennis Wieland officiating.

Interment: Linnell Cemetery near Ponsford. Arrangements: Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids.

Saraphine S. MartinSaraphine S. Martin, 88, of Ponsford, died Dec. 15 at St. Mary’s Regional

Health Center in Detroit Lakes. Saraphine Sophie Rock was born Sept. 5, 1918 in Ponsford to Zack and

Amy (Buckanaga) Rock. She grew up and attended school in Ponsford andHayward, Wis. On Sept. 16, 1971, she was united in marriage to George P.

Martin at the Breck Memorial Episcopal Church inPonsford. She made star quilts and birch-bark work tohelp support her family. Saraphine later worked for theMinnesota Chippewa Tribe as an Elderly Nutritioncook. She also served on the White Earth HousingAuthority Board, with the Episcopal Church Women(ECW), and the Minnesota Committee on Indian Work.

Saraphine is survived by two daughters, VickyBunker (Henry Frazer) of Cass Lake, Lorraine “Pogo”(Jerry) Roberts of Ponsford; 10 grandchildren; sevengreat-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Butcher of

Ponsford; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by herparents; sisters, Rose Bunker and Margaret Norcross; one brother, FrancesRock Sr.; one step-son, Lawrence Martin; and one great-grandson.

Saraphine was an active member of Breck Memorial Episcopal Church,where she had been a Jr. Warden, on the Alter Guild, and a ConventionDelegate. She loved her church and was very involved when she could be.She also enjoyed hunting, fishing, beading, birch-bark work, quilting andplaying bingo. Blessed be the memory of Saraphine Sophie Martin.

The funeral service was Dec. 22 at the old Pine Point School in Ponsford. Interment: Breck Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in Ponsford.Arrangements: The David-Donehower funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.


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Thank YouThe family of Lowell Bellanger would like to thank

everyone who took the time to be with us whether in per-son, by phone or in their thoughts and prayers. We wouldlike to send a special thanks to Mother Lisa Smith, FatherDub Roy, Coke Smith, Myma, Marilyn, Bruce, Bud and Petefor their prayers and support throughout this time; Dr.Good for the care and support through it all; Butch andJeanine for their endless generosity; the many White EarthTribal programs for all of their support; the White EarthHonor Guard and VFW Post 1676 for being there; BevSmith, Chris, Rochelle, Shannon and Carrie for staying withus through it all; everyone else who stopped by, sent food orsupplies, called or came to lend their support. A specialthank you to Hospice of the Red River Valley, DavidDonehower Funeral Home and White Earth Health Center.We will never forget your love and support and we thankyou from the bottom of our hearts.

The Lowell Bellanger Family

We would like to extend our appreciation to theCongregate Housing residents, Home Health nurses,friends, and family for supporting Dale Madigan throughhis illness and thank you for your prayers during this diffi-cult time. Our father spoke highly of those involved.

Sincerely, Dale Madigan’s children

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In Loving Memory of Dennis (7/3/1998) and Jeremiah Watson (1/4/2003)

There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t think ofthem. Our lives have not been the same since they wentaway.

Through our tears we hang on to the great memories weshared, and these memories enfold us like a hug, helping usthrough our lives without them here.

For you who still have your loved one near, cherishthem with all your love; fro you can never know the pain orheartache when they are no longer there.

Sadly missed but always in our hearts, Your loving family

In Memory

We want to congratulate Crystal Van Wert for graduat-ing from the LPN Nursing course at Minnesota StateCommunity and Technical College in Detroit Lakes inDecember 2006. Your family is very proud of you Nurse“Pookey,” and 10 years of love goes out to you.

Your husband, Dean Van Wert and children, Tianna, Genesis, and Pauline

Anderson from Page 2

At 19, Anderson joined the local cham-ber of commerce, attending every meeting.He didn't realize it then, but businessmenwere watching him even though he wascontinuously turned away by banks forrequests of a $10,000 loan to resource hissmall florist business. Anderson didn'tknow at the time what assets or collateralwere, nor did he know anything about abusiness plan. Finally, a banker whoobserved him sell his entire inventory in oneday gave him the check for $10,000.

''And right now, I'm working at raising$137 million to create a huge water park par-adise and meeting resort north of Chicago,''he revealed to the audience.

''Can I get that done?'' he questioned theentrepreneurs in the audience, as if expect-ing them to respond.

''Wait until you see Key Lime Cove,''Anderson gleamed, uncovering a well-keptsecret about the creation of his next greatventure. The indoor water park resort isbeing billed as a destination paradise situat-ed near Six Flags with a people market of 25million.

Additionally, he's conceptualized a newrestaurant with exterior and interiordesigns, booths, decor, cookers and servicedisplays. This will be used to get an actualfeel for the new enterprise. Anderson sparesno length to which he will go to create aprofitable business.

The Minnesota Entrepreneurs organiza-tion defines an entrepreneur as ''a personwho organizes and manages any enterpriseor business usually with considerable initia-tive and risk.'' The organization views entre-preneurs as hard workers or workaholics,risk-takers, and achievement oriented. F.H.Knight said the entrepreneur is the econom-ic functionary who undertakes responsibili-ty of uncertainty, which by its very nature

cannot be insured, capitalized or salaried.As such, they must be high-achievers, opti-mistic, reward-oriented, with a desire forexcellence.

Previous Entrepreneur of the Year win-ners include Curt Carlson (worth $1.2 bil-lion and head of Carlson Companies), CarlPohlad (78th richest man in the UnitedStates, worth $2 billion, and former owner ofthe Minnesota Twins), Leann Chin (founderof the Leann Chin restaurants) and IrwinJacobs (investor and chairman of GenmarHoldings).

Anderson reminded the audience thatthey, too, were special people. ''We knowwhat it's like to believe in something that noone else does,'' he confided.

''I pawned my wife's jewelry,'' he admit-ted as he described the lean years of a strug-gling career in enterprise development.

''I was so poor, I went to Kentucky FriedChicken and licked other people's fingers,''he joked as the audience responded withhowls of laughter.

During the question-and-answer sessionfollowing his talk, a young man shouted aquestion to him about what it was like work-ing in Washington, D.C., for the president.

''It was very eye-opening,'' he stated,then added, ''and very frustrating.''

''With a $2 billion budget and 10,000employees [in the BIA], I asked my immedi-ate subordinates, 'Where's the employee ori-entation program?''' he continued. His staffreported that there were no personnel orhuman development programs, but once ayear they have an employee update on poli-cies and procedures.

''Then they wonder why they don't getthings done ... we were gridlocked inWashington, D.C.,'' he said. - IndianCountry Today

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Dec. 15, 2006Isaac James Beaupre

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Dec. 16, 2006Mia Bella Bonagofsky

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