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We encourage everybody in the community to pick up any lit-ter to help look after the earth, even if the trash wasn’t yours to begin with. We ask you to put trash in animal proof containers to prevent domestic and wild animals from tearing open the bags and spreading the trash into the community. Let’s start taking pride in being caretak-ers of the earth like our ancestors were for our children and future generations. miigwech for all those who came out to help us.

Manaajitoon Aki earthDay 2012

above Clean-up volunteers below Ditch in Track 33 before the Clean-up

Leech Lake Tribal Council Special Meeting Minutes pg. 6-7

llTC Students Win Quiz Bowl pg. 3

Leech Lake Tribal CouncilApproves Historic Settlement

of Tribal Trust Claims

pg. 5

Primary Election Re s u l t s Leech Lake Band Ojibwe pg. 4

Election Calendar 2012 pg. 4Minnesota Chippewa Tribe pg. 5

Harnessing the Sun: DRM is going retroBrandy toft

the drm is going back to an age ole technology to use less fossil fuels and become more sustainable. in october rural renewable energy alliance assisted Leech Lake in in-stalling a 28 x 10 solar furnace on the new drm building. this air sourced solar fur-nace will collect the sun’s energy, heat-ing the air and dis-tribute throughout the building. the solar furnace will offset 30% of the building’s energy demand, totaling 31 mbtu’s per year. this is a pilot project for Leech Lake on large govern-ment buildings. in 2009 the LLaP installed 8 smaller solar furnaces on residential homes. stop by the drm to see the furnace and learn more about this simple but effective, green technology.

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Arthur “Archie” LaRose ......................ChairmanDonald “Mick” Finn .............................Secretary/TreasurerRobbie Howe-Bebeau............................District I RepresentativeSteve White ............................................District II RepresentativeEugene “Ribs” Whitebird ....................District III Representative

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4th Annual American indian Resource Center Scholarship golf TournamentFriday, May 25, 2012 Castle Highlands Golf Course, Turtle River, MN.4-Person texas-style Best-Ball

Schedule:registration 8:30-9:45amPre-tournment games 8:30-9:45 amshotgun start 10 am

Entry Fee: $400 per Teamentry fee includes 19 holes of golf, golf cars for every team, closet to pin on ev-ery par 3, longest drive, longest putt, lunch in the clubhouse and prices to win-ning teams.

AIRC Scholarship Golf Tournament Registration Formteam name: ________________________________________Player #1: __________________________________________Player #2: __________________________________________Player #3: __________________________________________Player #4: __________________________________________make check or money order payable to : “BsU Foundation” Bemidji state University, amercain indian resource Center 1500 Birthmont dr. ne, #21 Bemidji, mn 56601_____i would like to be a hole sponsor. enclosed is check for $100. i will e-mail my Logo to you so you may make a sign of my company that will be displayed at the golf tournament._____i am unable to attend the tournament, but would like to make a tax-deductable dona-tion to help raise scholarships for american indian students attending college.

Prizes: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $400, 3rd: $300, 4th: $200, 5th: $100.

Contact:don day, BsU airC 218-755-2032Castle Highlands golf Course 218-586-2681

100% of all proceed that are made at the scholarship Golf Tournament will go to-wards scholarships for American Indian students to attend college. Your contri-bution is greatly appreciated!

Rowa Donova

District III Leech Lake Housing

Authority Board Candidate

anin, my name is rowa donova, i live in district three in oak Point, i’m asking my fellow Leech Lakers, mCt members to vote for me in the upcoming housing Board election. i’m not a political person by no means, the problems and situations that “got me mad” have brought me to this po-sition, i’ve worked for Leech Lake Hous-ing for over three years, i’ve led a crew for 2 ¾ years of this employment. the recent layoffs, the employment of out-side contractors, the “list jumping” the financial use of funds of liberal discretion, the multiple home giving while others are homeless, so many issues and in my eyes it seems like no one has a handle on any of it. our current condition of older homes concerning updating, maintenance, mold or air quality issues are a priority, new homes are a priority, responsible home tenants deserve rewards for taking care of housing homes, our elders are stretched financially on low income but housing board had rent increases across the board, to build up the coffers to keep paying for “whatever”. i think it’s time for a commit-ment of Leech Lake and mCt members; we’ve lost sight of our goals to provide safe, clean, affordable housing, and ended

up with a cash eating machine. it’s time to say as a Leech Laker, pillager tribal mem-ber, i will with every ounce of energy, re-source, and unwavering determination, get our housing programs back on track and set a example of how it’s done, instead of a example of what not to do. i’m asking Leech Lakers and mCt members, to vote for me, i’ve been in construction since 1993. installed solar panels, air quality programs, radon gas programs, i listen intently on issues of Housing, crowding, bumping names, discrepancies of hous-ing on the board. i believe in putting our nation to work, this was a failure of our board they seen this coming, but yet did nothing to solve our employment issues, our people being financially stressed out, our kids sleeping 3-4 or more a room and an uncle and aunt on a sofa, i see homes being built, then destroyed, while others stand watching, wishing they had a home, our homes represent who we are person-ally, either owned or rented. there no rea-son for disabled, elders, or families to be evicted. there are many avenues of com-munication open i know our incomes are going to electric, gas, car, and insurance.

i live this life, the last thing i need to hear is someone raising rent, kicking people out, won’t fix a home or do maintenance on it, because there is no money, good planning, financial responsibility, and just common sense seems to elude our board. i want to be elected to the Board because its time someone put a stick in their spin-ning wheels and brought them to reality. to remind them of what the job id, what the overall mission and goals are. they have forgotten who they are, but worse they have forgotten who they serve, yes serve, its time the board becomes account-able for the actions taken and the vote will reveal that Leech lake wants and needs, low income , safe, affordable, hassle free, i’m proud of our homes on the rez, hous-ing. When i say it’s time for a change i’m not kidding, if elected i know my people have my support and i theirs, so , shak-ing it up, and let the dirt fly I’m running for district 3 Housing Board and with the support from you, we’ll get this program “back on track.”megwetch,rowa donavandistrict 3 L.L.H.a. Board Candidate

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2012a Success

Pictured here are 24 year old Vincent Brown and his K9 partner. Officer Brown went to school in Cass Lake and currently lives in Cass Lake. i am an enrolled mem-ber of Leech Lake Band of ojibwe. He at-tended college at Leech Lake and Hibbing for Law enforcement. He’s been working for Leech Lake tribal Police since march 2011. His partner K9’s name is Carter. Carter is an aKC registered Chocolate Lab and is trained to detect narcotics. Carter was trained in the areas of Coon rapids, anoka, Big Lake and Becker mn, and is currently certified through the Ano-ka County Sheriff’s office. Officer Brown trains with Carter weekly in detection and obedience training to keep him sharp. “just like humans, dogs can lose things that they have been trained to do if they don’t practice often,” said officer Brown.

Leech Lakes Tribal Police k-9 Unit

Caption: Mitch Knudson and District II Representative Steve White hole up the quarterly savings that Reinhart Food Service gives back to Leech Lake.

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Leech Lake Reservation Election Calendar 2012april 20: deadline of decision on Contestapril 23: deadline for appeal to Court of election appeals.april 26: record of Contest to Court of election appeals.april 30: Last day for Hearing on appealmay 10: Last day for decision on appealmay 11: notice of regular election teC provides ballotsJune 12: General Electionjune 13: General Reservation Election Board certifies results of Election.june 14: general reservation election Board publishes election results.june 15: deadline for request for recount.june 19 (4:30 P.m.): deadline for notice of Contest.june 20 (or 19, 18, if re-quest for Recount is files before deadline

if allowed.

june 29, (or ten days from notice of Contest, whichever is sooner):

deadline decision on Contest

july 3: June 20 (or 19, 18, if Request for Recount is files before deadlinejuly 6: record of contest forwarded to Court of election appeals.july 10: Last day for Hearing on appeal (hearing within 7 days notice

of appeal).july 17: Winning candidates assume office by operation of law, unless

sooner seated, or the election is subject of appeal to the Court of election appeals.

ten days from Hearing on appeal:

deadline for decision of the Court of elections appeal.

day following decision of appeal:

Winning candidate prevailing on appeal takes office.

M i n n e s o t a C h i p e w a Tr i b e E l e c t i o n R e s u l t s 2 0 1 2

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa indiansPrimary Election 2012Chairperson Vote Totals PercentageKevin W. Leecy 295 43.26 %gary W. donald 146 21.41 %District Itravis morrison 126 28.97 %Karlene Chosa 101 23.22 %

Fond Du lac reservation Primary Election 2012Chairperson Vote totals PercentageKaren r. diver 599 47.28 %Peter j. defoe 269 21.23 %District I RepresentativeWally dupuis 381 47.21 %Kelly diver 111 13.75 %District III RepresentativeBryan L. Bosto “Bear” 57 22.44 %Kevin r. dupuis sr. 81 31.89 %Grand portage reservationSpecial Primary Election 2012Chairperson Vote totals Percentagenorman W. deschampe 199 55.28 %dennis B. morrison 134 37.22 %Committee Person At-Largemarie spry 132 36.46 %robert j. Hull 110 30.39 %

Mille lacs Band election resultsPrimary Election 2012Chief Execitive Vote totals Percentagemelanie ann Benjamin 335 35.19 %Herb Weyaus sr. 135 14.18 %District Isandra Blake 278 48.94 %alicia Lyia skinaway 90 15.85 %

White earth reservation primary electionElection results 2012Chairperson Vote totals Percentageerma j. Vizenor 1128 55.44 %Kenneth m. Coleman 747 36.78 %District III RepresentativeKenneth “gus” Bevins 559 56.01 %tara r. mason 237 23.75 %

Leech Lake Tribal Council Approves Historic Settlement of Tribal Trust Claims April 12, 2012 CASS LAKE, MN

the Leech Lake tribal Council has approved an agreement to settle the Leech Lake Band of ojibwe’s claims against the United states for an account-ing of trust funds and mismanagement of tribal trust assets. the settlement will pay the Leech Lake Band $3.5 million. “after careful review and de-liberation, the tribal Council agreed to accept and approve the proposed settle-ment,” Leech Lake tribal Chairman ar-thur “archie” Larose said. “thanks to the extremely detailed and comprehen-sive analyses of a number of highly-qual-ified experts, the Leech Lake Band had a thorough understanding of where past mismanagement had occurred,” Larose said. “We were able to get to the final settlement amount by demonstrating how mismanagement of the Band’s assets re-sulted in significant monetary damages.” Hedi Bogda, a member of the Leech Lake Band and an attorney with the Leech Lake Legal department in Cass Lake, mn, served as legal counsel on the case and said that the settlement was a positive step forward.

“the inherent risks of litigation and the willingness of the department of justice to address these issues in a fair and honorable manner made the settle-ment by far the best option,” Bogda said. “this settlement agreement represents a significant milestone in the improvement of the United states’ relationship with in-dian tribes.” the settlement agreement states that it will not constitute or be construed as an admission of liability by any party. additionally, the settlement agreement has no bearing on the pending nelson act legislation, potential subsequent liti-gation related to the nelson act or other significant claims that the Band may want to pursue in the future. “We will keep our Band membership informed of the settlement progress, and hope to receive the funds within the next year,” Larose said. “although there is no com-prehensive formal plan in place on the long-term use of the funds, we hope to receive constructive feedback and input from the membership on our most critical needs.” For more information, contact Archie LaRose, 218.335.3673

rd ANNuAl 3"Ray Pemberton"GOlF TOuRNAMENTSaturday May 12, 2012

10 am Shotgun Start Sand Trap Golf Course, CL1st 32 Teams $60.00 per person

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$300 2nd place in flight$200 3rd place in flight

3 Men flights and 2 Mixed flightsThere will be a raffle ticket sale for terrific prizes for your enjoy-ment!To register or more info call:Joe @ 760-1140 or Tig @ 760-9390Call Sand Trap @ 335-6531to reserve cart.

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Senior & Family / Section 8 Housing searching for the best place to live? Please contact one of our properties at the fol-lowing locations for your housing needs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.Senior Locations: Blackduck apts/Blackduck 218-835-4282, Henry Hill/granite Falls 320-564-4030, Hillside terrace/Long Lake 952-475-0842, Kaleva apts/new York mills 218-385-3273, mill Pond View/Pelican rapids 218-863-5085, north star/roseau 218-463-3086, Park manor estates/detroit Lakes 218-847-2636, Park View ter-race/ moorhead 218-233-8548, Pine ridge/grand rapids 218-326-2455, Princ-eton apts/ Princeton 763-389-5074, red Pine estates/Bemidji 218-751-7842, river Bend/Fergus Falls 218-736-2557, riverside manor/dawson 320-769-2332, riverside terrace/thief river Falls 218-681-7657, riverview manor/Floodwood 218-476-2738, Valley View manor/ada 218-784-7246. Family Locations: (see above for location/phone#) Hillside terrace, Park manor estates, Pine ridge, red Pine estates.Mixed Occupancy: Westgate/Hibbing 218-262-2329.Managed by The Schuett Companies Inc, Golden Valley, MN Equal Housing Opportunity www.schuettco.com

Leech Lake Tribal Council Special MeetingFacility Center Gym, Nov. 3, 2011Cass Lake, Minnesota

Chairman Arthur “Archie” LaRose calls meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Present: archie Larose, donald Finn, robbie Howe-Bebeau, steve White and eugene “ribs” Whitebird, quorum pres-ent. motion by robbie Howe-Bebeau to approve agenda, second by eugene “ribs” Whitebird. Carried 4-0-0.

old business:motion by robbie Howe-Bebeau, second by eugene “ribs” Whitebird to approve the minutes of october 19, 2011 and october 27, 2011 with corrections. Carried 4-0-0. small Business Loan for d. Head-bird moved.

New business:TRIBAL COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS: motion by eugene “ribs” White-

bird, second by robbie Howe-Bebeau to ap-prove tribal Council resolution No. 2011-76 concerning tract 33 Community Water treatment Facility. Carried 4-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by robbie Howe-Bebeau to approve tribal Council resolution No. 2012-77 approving officers for Tribal Utility Com-mission and appointing diane thompson to the tribal Utility Commission. Carried 4-0-0. motion by robbie Howe-Bebeau, second by eugene “ribs” Whitebird to ap-prove tribal Council resolution No. 2012-78 concerning approving the ad Hoc Commis-sion to develop By-Laws of the Child Wel-fare Commission. Carried 4-0-0.

LAND RESOLUTIONS: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by steve White to approve the following homesites:LD2012-66 concerning nancy L. Hart, re-scind resolution no. Ld05-79, West Big Lake area;LD2012-67 concerning Florenstine L. mor-gan, rescind resolution no. Ld11-27, north Cass Lake area;

Leech Lake Tribal Council Special Meeting November 10, 2011 Housing Confer-ence Room Cass Lake, Minnesota

Chairman Arthur “Archie” LaRose calls meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.

Present: archie Larose, donald Finn and eugene “ribs” Whitebird, quorum present. absent/excused: robbie Howe-Bebeau and steve White motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve agenda. Carried 2-0-0.

old business: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to table the no-vember 3, 2011 minutes. Carried 2-0-0.

New business:TRIBAL COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve tribal Council resolution No. 2012-80 con-cerning Tribal officials authorized to conduct business with the Office of Special Trustee for american indians. Carried 2-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve trib-al Council resolution No. 2012-81 concern-ing KojB – Pay Pal Use with corrections. Carried 2-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to table rural outreach services grant. Carried 2-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to rescind tribal Council resolution no. 2012-78 concerning the ad Hoc Commission to develop By-Laws of the Child Welfare Commission. Carried 2-0-0.

LAND RESOLUTIONS: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve the following land resolutions:LD2012-76 concerning dawn Conger, new lease, tract #33 area;LD2012-77 concerning daniel Kingbird, rescind resolution no. Ld97-128, mission area;LD2012-78 concerning Candace Wakanabo, new lease, mission area;LD2012-79 concerning derek d. Kingbird, rescind resolution no. Ld07-116, smokey Point area;LD2012-80 concerning skylar thompson, new lease, smokey Point area;Carried 2-0-0.

OTHER: motion by eugene “ribs” Whtie-bird, second by donald Finn to approve YCdPP yearly evaluation contract. Carried 2-0-0.

Leech Lake Tribal CouncilSpecial MeetingNov. 17, 2011 Facility Center GymCass Lake, Minnesota

Chairman arthur “archie” Larose calls meeting to order at 10:43 a.m.

Present: archie Larose, donald “mick” Finn, robbie Howe-Bebeau, steve White and eugene “ribs” Whitebird.

Old Business: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by steve White to approve the minutes of november 3, 2011 and november 10, 2011 with corrections. Carried 4-0-0.

New Business: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve li-cense agreement – Cass County lease space on Bena tower. Carried 4-0-0.

LD2012-68 concerning Florenstine L. mor-gan, new lease, West Big Lake area;LD2012-69 concerning toni s. Pemberton, rescind resolution no. Ld98-81, mission area;LD2012-70 concerning ryan Connor, new lease, mission area;LD2012-71 concerning shilo White, new lease, north Cass Lake area;LD2012-72 concerning Wallace Humphrey, new lease, Wes t Cass Lake area;LD2012-73 concerning robin reich, rescind resolution no. Ld97-23, Wilkinson area. Carried 4-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve Land resolution no. LD2012-74 concerning don-ald Lee, new recreational lease, onigum area. Carried 4-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by robbie Howe-Bebeau to ap-prove tribal Council resolution No. 2012-75 concerning tribal roads department, new lease, east Cass Lake. Carried 4-0-0.

Tribal Council Resolution: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve trib-al Council resolution No. 2012-79 concern-ing small Business Loan, donald Headbird. Carried 4-0-0.

OTHER: tract 33 Water service Connection contract approved. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by steve White to approve a bo-nus for government and gaming employee’s, except those who received an increase since july 1, 2011 to present. Carried 4-0-0. donald goggleye, green energy presentation. Human resources: approved (4) temporary to regular, (4) regular hires, (1) promotion, (1) emergency hire, (1) tempo-rary hire, (4) transfers, (3) increase requests, (3) terminations, (2) temporary hires ended, (1) resignation and (1) lay-off. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird to adjourn, second by steve White. Car-ried 4-0-0.

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Leech Lake Housing Authority Each will have 3 positions opening for the 2012 Election

district i has 1 position openingdistrict ii has 1 position openingdistrict iii has 1 position opening

the board elections will be held in conjunction with the Leech Lake general election on

june 12, 2012, at the precinct polling sites from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.the timeline to sign-up is april 9th through may 9, 2012. Candidates may sign-up at the Election Board Office eligibility requirements taken from the Leech Lake reservation tribal Council ordinance number 79-9Article IV – Board of Commissioners In order to run for election to the Board, a person must have reached their twenty-first birthday on or before the election date, and must be a member to the Leech Lake reserva-tion Band or other tribal member, recognized by the United states government, who has resided on the reservation for at least twelve months prior to the election.

Tribal Council Resolutions: motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve tribal Council resolution No. 2012-82 con-cerning ten Year Plan to end Homelessness. Carried 3-1-0. (For the record robbie Howe-Bebeau opposed). motion by robbie Howe-Bebeau, second by steve White to pre-approve tribal Council resolution no. 2012-83 concerning the shredding of accounting files prior to time period june 30, 2006. Carried 4-0-0.

Other: discussion: Leech Lake weather-ization program, marcy roy request, Lucille Wakonabo land request , travel, holidays and Hedi Bogda issue. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by steve White to approve small Business Loan for Cindy schwanker/Brown. Carried 4-0-0. Human resources: michelle ortley motion by steve White, second by eugene “ribs” Whitebird to adjourn at 12:35 p.m.

i do HereBY CertiFY, that this is a true record of the Leech Lake tribal Council, special meeting, held on november 3, 10, & 17, 2011 at Cass Lake, minnesota.

donald Finn, secretary-treasurerLeech Lake tribal Council

motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to table Lou Wakonabo land request until november 17, 2011. Carried 2-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve mag-gie jordan pay roll advance request. Carried 2-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to approve cred-it building loans. Carried 2-0-0. motion by eugene “ribs” White-bird, second by donald Finn to adjourn. Car-ried 2-0-0.

Leech Lake and Cass County D iscuss in f r as t r uc tu r e

Last march the Cass County Board of Commissioners and the Leech Lake rBC met with key staff from both organizations to discuss area safety con-cerns, new projects and how the two bodies can pool efforts in order to better serve their constituents. everything from withering roads and trails to bridges and wastewater im-provements were discussed at the meet-ing as well as plans to further continue the partnership between Cass County and the Leech Lake Band. The meeting specifically touched on replacing the Boy river Bridge and the fact that it has been a dangerous place for people to fish given that people usu-ally fish right off the bridge with less

than four feet between themselves and passing vehicles. district ii representa-tive steve White has been lobbying for the replacement of the bridge with ad-ditional places from which to fish and possibly park since he was sworn in. “it’s a big safety concern, i don’t want to see anyone getting hurt fishing from that bridge." similarly, the proposed trail next to Co. road 75, (the Palace Casino road) was discussed as well as possibly lowering the speed limit and or adding additional lighting for safety reasons. members from both organiza-tions expressed their gratitude for the partnership that has existed between the Band and Cass County and both hope to continue the dialogue in the future.

Saturday May 5, 2012Begin at s. Lake Community Center at 6:30 am, to Kego Lake, dinner in Kego Lake.

Sunday May 6, 20127 am HWY 200 and 8 junction, to the Pow-wow grounds in Cass Lake. dinner and Closing Ceremony. dawn to dusk each day till completion of the run.

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"asking for help while we are running"Tobacco Prevention Program

Contact: Leech Lake Youth division 218-335-3728

Leroy Staples-Fairbanks Extends Thank You

thank you all very much. You have voted and your voices have been heard, and i feel very honored by all of my people. i have talked with a lot of you and something that keeps coming up is that our reservation has to change and i am here to tell you that i wholeheartedly agree. therefore, it is time to get to work; it is time to come together and organize so that we can usher in the change we all know is needed. We cannot stand by and let things keep going as they have been. our leaders are not changing what they said they would, so it’s now our responsi-bility to make change. We need to become better at how we educate our people, and we are getting better. the tribal College was just recog-nized at one of the top seven community based colleges in the entire United states! now we need to expand on that success by giving more to our college bound Band members. once again, i am truly honored with the faith that all of my supporters have put into me, and i will not let you down.

Thank You From Carri Jones

i am so pleased and honored to be writing this letter to all of you. We have been working very hard and with all of the support and words of encouragement i have made it through the primary elec-tion! thank You aLL very very much. However, now that the primary is over with, the real work begins. it is time for all of us to come together and make the change we all know needs to happen. my vision for Leech Lake has to do with all of us not just the people who support my campaign. i want a better life for us all. i’m tired of seeing our people struggle day in and day out with the same problems they’ve always been dealing with. Let’s work together, let’s make our reservation a place to be proud of again, let’s give our kids something to be proud of. thank you very much for partici-pating in our elections. With hard work and determination we can accomplish this goal of positive change for our reserva-tion. i hope to speak with you soon about whatever questions or concerns you may have. thanks again! miigwech miniwaa.

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Jason Dale Howardjason dale How-ard, “jaybo” 22 of onigum, mn passed away on thursday, march 22, 2012 at the s t . j o s e p h ’ s medical Center in Brainerd, mn.

He was born on december 22, 1989 in Bemidji, mn to Patrick and ro-setta (johnson) Howard. He graduated from Holbrook academy in arizona. ja-son got to know jesus Christ in his own loving way. He was sub-supervisor for Leech Lake temporary employment and supervisor for the onigum day Labor program. He did light carpentry with his grandpa and uncles and many other odd jobs in the community. He has respect for his elders and community members. jason was a very fun loving person, who openly expressed his love for his fam-ily. He had a good sense of humor and

Shirley Ann Raishs h i r l e y a n n raish, “agongos i k w e ” , w h i c h means beloved mother, grand-mother and great grandmother, 72, of Cass Lake, m n , p a s s e d away on satur-day, march, 24, 2012 with her

family by her side. shirley was born in Cass Lake, mn to john and agnes (reed) raisch on october 18, 1939. she is proceeded in death by her daughter roberta “Boona” Head-bird, grandson Conrad Buckanaga, two husbands robert Headbird sr. and alan gross sr. and her parents agnes and john raisch. she is survived by her children robert and maureen Headbird, robin and neil (Headbird) Buckanaga, molly and john johnson, sarah Headbird, shari and Blaine archambault, sandra “amy” Headbird and dave swadner, alan “Punky” and julie gross jr. and alana gross, and shirley’s special friend den-nis Campbell. Very special care givers shari Headbird and ashley gross who put their lives on hold to take care of her. she had many brothers and sisters rich-ard “ dickey”, joe, Charlie, Frank, Pete, dora, robert (sam), isabel, Frederick and others that have gone on before her. there will be a traditional service on monday, march 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Prescott Community Center and the Funeral will be on tuesday, march 27, 2012 at 11:00 am. no delays! spiri-tual leader will be melvin goodman. Pallbearers will be her oldest grandsons Bobby, Kenny, Billy, sage, ryan, rus-sell, james and danny. Honorary Pall-bearers will be 25 grand children and 33 great-grandchildren.

We ne ni nibaa Gramma I love you!!!

arrangements entrusted to northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, mn. online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com

DoUgLAS “bUTCH” CHARLES DAY, SR

(miskwaanakwad – red Cloud)douglas “Butch” Charles day, sr., 68, of Cass Lake, m i n n e s o t a passed away monday, april 2, 2012 at Henne-pin County med-ical Center in minneapolis.

doug was born june 30, 1943 in Walker, minnesota to Henry and ma-vis (Bongo) day. doug graduated from Walker High school and then attended staples technical College, complet-ing the Heavy equipment Program. His career as a heavy equipment opera-

Obituaries Debra M. Thompsondebra marie thompson, 55, of minneapolis, m n , p a s s e d away on april 2, 2012. she was born on august 25, 1956 in du-luth, mn, the

daughter of Charles and sylvia (Pa-quette) thompson. debra enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren the most. she also enjoyed playing bingo, watching ex-treme makeover and other game shows especially deal or no deal. she was a part of the minneapolis song groups, singing ojibwe hymns all of her life. she was preceded in death by her parents, daughters; tina and Clarice thompson, sisters; eliza erickson and Cheryl thompson. debra is survived by her chil-dren; dallas thompson, julia (Charles) johnson, gomer thompson, sylvia (Chris) thompson, gerald Christianson, jr. and gustav Christianson all of min-neapolis, mn, 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, numerous family and a host of friends. a wake service for debra will begin at 5:00 p.m. thursday, april 5, 2012 and continue until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on saturday, april 7, 2012 all at the Upper midwest indian Center in minneapolis. Pallbearers for debra will be Chris denny, Charles Bar-rett, dave thompson, Clarence sagataw, jeremy roberts and ronald Cobenais, jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris-tene jones, gwendolyn Paquette, Lois swanson, judy Barrett, angela Hernan-dez and tracy roberts. interment will be in sunset memorial Park Cemetery in minneapolis immediately following the service. arrangements entrusted to northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, mn. online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com

bARbARA ALiCiA FAiRbANkS

Barbara alicia Fairbanks, lov-ingly known as Chi-Qwe, was born in Cass Lake on march 31, 1948. Barba-ra attended Cass Lake elementary school. due to

her illness the family had to move to minneapolis to be close to doctors. Barb’s chronic illnesses eventually led to her suffering years of being physically and mentally challenged. At first Barb was cared for by her parents, but she ex-perienced many years of hospitalization and was under continuous care of doc-tors. Barbara was never able to have a family of her own. However, she has been blessed with four sisters; sharon Kotla (anthony), Karen moses (the late james moses), Cynthia Fairbanks, judith Fairbanks. Barb also leaves behind her mother Frieda nestling Fairbanks, thir-teen nieces and nephews; ronald shaba-iash, Christopher shabaiash, judee Cyn-thia (j.C.) garbow, Byron garbow, terry Lee robinson, amber Fairbanks, rachel gagnon, Christina gillingham (shawn), jim moses (rochelle), Lauretta Blakeley (Faron), sarah strong, Beth moses, Kim-berley moses, she also is survived by 30 great nieces and nephews. Barb was preceded in death by her father selam g. Fairbanks, infant brother Benny, two nephews; Zachary Fairbanks and skye Fairbanks, and one great nephew Christopher gagnon. Barbara loved doing puzzles, various arts and crafts, spending time visiting her family, and listening to country music. Barb was lovingly and skillfully cared for by the staff of rem northwoods Home in Bemidji up until her passing on april 5, 2012. the wake for Barb will begin Friday evening, april 6, 2012 at 7:00 P.m. at the Chippewa Bible Church and the funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., saturday, april 7, 2012 followed by the interment at the Chippewa Bible Church Cemetery. the dennis Funeral

Boozhoo! Amelia Flocken and Eva Whitewould like to make this contribution to the community. We made these appliqued Ojibwe floweral table coverings for the community. it is for the tables where the tobacco, memorial cards, and the pictures of our loved ones are placed. Jim Jones has welcomed the gesture. He will keep them in the office for use at the wakes and funerals. Miigwech-Amelia Flocken and daughter Eva White.

Ro b e r t Jo h n s o nrobert johnson - nii-geeshig, 79, of s. Lake, mn, p a s s e d a w a y teusday april 3, 2012, in duluth, mn. survived by: wife Helen john-son (14 years),

matt Veberg, Flossie morgan, erny mor-gan-johnson, Bill johnson, dolly es-quivel, richard morgan-johnson, jayden & may johnson, triston johnson, mer-

Home of Cass Lake assisted the family in making service arrangements. share on-line condolences at www.dennisfu-neralhome.com

could charm you with a smile. jason enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the casino, basket ball, fishing and watching the fights at NLC. He could touch everyone in his own special way. jason was preceded in death by his grandmother; Lillian Webster, great grandmother; muzzin, uncle; alvin johnson, cousins; james elmberg, elliott johnson, Charlene johnson, dominique smith and special friend russell tucker. He is survived by his parents; Pat and rose of onigum, grandma and grandpa; Frieda and ray oothoudt of old agency, sisters; anita, jocelyn (Kenny jr.), and Cassandra (Henry) jackson all of Onigum, MN, significant other; Jessi-ca jones, children; tamirah ann Howard, tristan dale Howard and mia-marie star negrette, nieces and nephews; dakota, talecia, and jaired jackson, amare, nay-cionna and amani Whitebird, numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. all family and his friends. Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m., saturday, march 24, 2012 and continue until the 11:00 a.m. service on

monday, march 26, all at the onigum Community Center, onigum, mn. rev. George Ross will officiate. Pallbear-ers will be steve Kent, john rice, john “Finn” ellis, Leroy gale, Chris gould, aaron oothoudt, roman oothoudt, ted White, jr. alternate pallbearer will be joe gale. Honorary pallbearers will be ray and Frieda oothoudt, Frank oothoudt, dan oothoudt, dakota jackson, matt Frazer, Bethany jordan, Brianne smith, alex negrette, rob elmberg, grant gus-tafson, sam reese, matt Frazer tony Bushey. arrangements entrusted to northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, mn. online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com

Thank You Noticethe Family of robert johnson would like to thank- Carroll Funeral Home of deer river, Leech Lake Honor guard, steve jackson, adrian Liberty-Pall Bear-ers, Honorary PalllBearers,Palace Kitch-en, duluth Heart Unit, Bob’s friends and Family. if we have forgot anyone, it’s not intentional. thank You everyone For Your support during our Loss. the robert johnson Family.

cede Campbell, Paris, darnell, sheree johnson. Preceded By: His first wife Rose johnson, mother angeline Brown, john C. johnson, brothers Henry & jim john-son, sammy johnson, george johnson, sisters ruby Ware, Beatrice johnson, ida B., dora duffy. robert was born march 24, 1933 in inger, mn. Bob was raised in and went to school in Bena, mn. He was in the 354th airborne, serving in Korea. He married rose m. morgan. they have 5 children: Flossie morgan, ernestine morgan-johnson, William (Bill) mor-gan-johnson, dolly r. esquivel, richard morgan-johnson. Bob was known for his artistic abilities. He recently had a picture ac-cepted into madeline island museum. Bob donated pictures of his artwork to good causes across minnesota. He was a tracker for missing people. His inter-ests were fishing, hunting, ricing, 20/20, g Ball, deer river american Legion. He was a quiet and reserved man. He had a very good sense of humor. robert worked as an ironworker, logger, artist, mineo detox. Visitation: 5pm at Bena Com-munity Center. service: april 6, 2012 at 10:00am. Burial: Bena, mn. Lakeview Cemetery by his family Henry johnson & Beatrice Losh

tor spanned forty seven years. He first worked for the state of minnesota in road construction, and then subsequently for Potlatch retiring in 1999. during his retirement years he enjoyed his job as transportation Coordinator for the Leech Lake reservation. He received great sat-isfaction in helping to transport people to their various appointments and being a “listening ear” along the way. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, stock car racing, bird feeding and watching, and talking politics. He always looked for-ward to the next road trip, especially to the mountains. He was proud to have vis-ited many national parks during his va-cations. doug loved to visit with family and friends and will be remembered as a big tease and jokester. most of all he will be remembered as an unselfish, kind and gentle man with a big heart, and a man who was strong in mind, body, and spirit. doug is survived by his son doug, jr., siblings; Bonnie (art) Black-lance, Carrie day, darlene m. day (jer-ry), Leroy “Winston” day, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and former wife maxine joyce day. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and mavis day and grand-parents minnie and Charlie Bongo. Funeral services will be held Friday, april 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans memorial Building in Cass Lake with Lee Staples as the officiant. the wake will begin at 6:00 P.m. on thursday, april 5th at the Veterans me-morial Building and run until time of service. there will be a private family inurnment at a future date. the dennis Funeral Home of Cass Lake assisted the family in making service arrangements. share on-line condolences at www.den-nisfuneralhome.com

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-LEgAL NoTiCE bY PUbLiCATioN-

Leech Lake Band of ojibwe in tribal Courtin the matter of the Welfare of the Child of:Brooke olson, mother; and any man who may claim parental rights to the child, K.m., doB: 2/13/2011Court File no. CP-12-13

NOTICEYOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March 13, 2012, a Petition to Suspend Pa-rental Rights was filed in Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding the children of the above-named parents. a hearing will commence on june 18, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. in the Leech Lake tribal Courtroom located in Cass Lake, minnesota. the telephone number is (218) 335-3586 or 3682. You are served with this notice because you are a party to this proceeding. if you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order._________________________________________________________________

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Tribal Courtin the matter of the Welfare of the Children of:Laurie m. tejohn, richard Beaulieu, and michael j. johnson, Parents.Court File no. CP-12-02

NOTICEYOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 01-10-2012, an Emergency Child/Family Protection Petition was filed in Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding the children of the above-named parent. Please contact the Leech Lake tribal Court for future hearing dates on this matter. the telephone number is (218) 335-3586 or 3682. You are served with this notice because you are a party to this proceeding. if you fail to appear, the Court may find you in default and enter an order.

Civil Division orDer SeTTiNG DeFAUlT HeAriNG AND NoTiCe oF leGAl pUBliCATioN

CASE NO. CV-11-53 Karen Pagel, Plaintiff, vs, don jasper Finn, defendant.

YoU are HereBY notiFied that a default Hearing will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., in the Leech Lake tribal Courtroom located at the Facility Center, upper level, 16126 john moose drive nW, Cass Lake, minnesota, with regard to the Summons and Civil Petition filed in the above-referenced mat-ter. You are required to appear at the above date and time.

You are served with this notice because you are a party to this proceeding or you are a person whose presence is important to a determination in this matter. if you fail to appear either in person or by telephone for this hearing, the Court may find you in contempt and enter an order for default judgment against you.

it is so ordered tHis 11th day of april, 2012. Hon. Korey Wahwassuck judge of tribal Court

Family Division orDer SeTTiNG DeFAUlT HeAriNG AND NoTiCe oF leGAl pUBliCATioN

CASE NO. FA-11-56 mabel Louise roy, Petitioner,in re the Custody of: vs,j.r., doB: 05/23/2001; Karen sue roy, roderick Lee jerry,V.a.r., doB: 01/13/1998; Vincent jackson and Wesley Broch,B.m.r., doB: 01/18/1996. respondents.

YoU are HereBY notiFied that a default Hearing will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Leech Lake tribal Courtroom located at the Facility Center, upper level, 16126 john moose drive nW, Cass Lake, minnesota, with regard to the Summons and Custody and Parenting Time Petition filed in the above-referenced matter. You are required to appear at the above date and time.

You are served with this notice because you are a party to this proceeding or you are a person whose presence is important to a determination in this matter. if you fail to appear either in person or by telephone for this hearing, the Court may find you in contempt and enter an order for default judgment against you.

it is so ordered tHis 11th day of april, 2012. Hon. Korey Wahwassuck judge of tribal Court

N o T i C E

aLL Heirs to aLLotment LL 155 – nWnW,s32,t146n,r31W, Beltrami County, Leech Lake reservation, minnesota.

Please contact the Land Office at 218-335-7416 or 800-442-3942.

original allottee: PAYSHEGOBINAISEAK

melvin northbird eugene morris Karla Benjamin Leona Kmett Barbara Paquin richard royPhyllis johnson Vincent roy dianna myersKaren roy marilyn White eagle ruby roygwendolyn northbird Christine roy

Traffic Division ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

YoU (tHe deFendants Listed BeLoW) are HereBY ordered to appear before the Leech Lake tribal Court and show cause why you should not be held in Contempt of Court for failure to pay court-ordered fines.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to Leech Lake Traffic Code, Chapter, section 304:

1. if you are found in Contempt of Court, you may be subject to an additional pen- alty not to exceed $500.00, said penalty for contempt shall be in addition to any fines or other penalties previously assessed by this Court.

2. You may also be subject to one or more of the following enforcement actions without further notice:

a. report violation to the state of minnesota for entry on defendant’s driving record; b. Add the fine to the amount defendant must pay to renew or obtain Leech Lake vehicle registration or plates; c. seize defendant’s vehicle registration plates; d. seize the vehicle driven by defendant at the time of the violation; e. Suspend defendant’s fishing, hunting, trapping, ricing or other treaty rights within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band until defendant pays the fine in full. f. garnish wages by the Leech Lake Band.

/s/ Korey Wahwassuck, judge of tribal Court.

APPEARANCE DATE: May 15, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.

Defendant Case No. Charge Date

rock, Beryl joanne tr-11-04 dar/das 01/14/2011

Whitebird, Connie elaine tr-10-77 Failure to Use seat Belt 04/30/2010

APPEARANCE DATE: June 19, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.

Defendant Case No. Charge Date

Fisher, deborah rose tr-10-186 driving after Cancellation, 08/22/2010 Failure to show Proof of insurance

Headbird, Keely nanette tr-11-22 no motor Vehicle registration, 12/07/2010 Failure to show Proof of insurance, driving Contrary to restrictions on License/Permit

White, adrian William, sr. tr-10-174 dar/das, 10/26/2010 no motor Vehicle insurance

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court6530 U. s. Highway 2 nWCass Lake, mn 56633(218) 335-3682 • (218) 335-4418

Honorable joseph Plumber, Chief judgeHonorable Korey Wawassuck, associate judge

ATTN: LANDoWNERS of LL-82, T146N-R31W, section 7.

i am in the process of obtaining a residential Lease and need owner consent. Please contact 218-497-0337, and leave a message.

Leech Lake band of ojibwe Job SummaryTHE FOLLOWING POSITIONS CLOSE ON May 4th, 2012CHR Office Assistant ~ Health ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 12-063Training Center Coordinator ~ Health ~ $14.50 ~ Job Code: 12-062HS/EHS Program Manager ~ Early Childhood ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 12-051BInfant Toddler Teacher ~ ECD ~ $9.00 ~ Job Code: 12-061Family Service Advocate-Ball Club ~ ECD ~ $9.00 ~ Job Code: 12-060EHS Family Service Advocate-Bena ~ ECD ~ $9.00 ~ Job Code: 12-059THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS CLOSE ON April 27th, 2012General Assistance Program Technician • DRM • $12.00 • Job Code: 12-043BFinancial Specialist • Legal • $15.00 • Job Code: 12-058Mechanic • Public Works • DOQ • Job Code: 12-057Community Health Representative • Health • DOQ • Job Code: 12-056Pre-School Teacher • Early Childhood • $9.00 • Job Code: 12-033Family Service Advocate-Ball Club • Early Childhood • $9.00 • Job Code: 12-055EHS Infant/Toddler Teacher-Onigum • Early Childhood • $9 • Job Code: 12-054EHS Family Service Advocate-Cass L. • Early Childhood • $9 • Job Code: 12-053Infant/Toddler Teacher-Cass Lake • Early Childhood • $9.00 • Job Code: 12-046BInfant/Toddler Teacher-Bena • Early Childhood • $9.00 • Job Code: 12-020C.Sr. Youth Coordinator - Bena • Youth • $9.65 • Job Code: 12-047BFamily Service Advocate • Early Childhood • $9.00 • Job Code: 12-011BTHE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLEDCDFI Loan Specialist • Economic Development • DOQ • Job Code: 11-194BRN Homecare • Health • DOQ • Job Code: 11-192Child Welfare Director • Human Services • DOQ • Job Code: 12-023IT Systems Operator • Finance • DOQ • Job Code: 11-155E Social Worker EW/AC Program Manager • Health • DOQ • Job Code: 11-128THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN CONTINUOUSPt Cashier/ NLE • Business Development • $9.00/hr • Job Code: 12-001Pt Cashier/Che-We • Business Development • $9.00/hr • Job Code: 12-000

Leech Lake Band member elia treuer won the ricky Corbiere ojibwe language scholarship from anishinaabemowin teg in sault ste. marie, michigan in march, 2012.

CoMPUTER CLASSESLeech Lake Temporary Employment

do you need help just plain understand-ing a computer? Whether you need the whole package or just a refresher.

Open to adults 18 years and up,Weekdays 5pm–8pm

Weekends 8:30am-4pm

Contact persons for the following areas are:Kathy jaspers/Cass Lake 335-3555janice gale/Bena 556-0015almon Hare/onigum 256-3962Bernadette gotchie/Ball Club 368-6075

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