NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS

The Voice of

December 2017

CLUSI

Issue 11

Volume 18

www.ctclusi.org

NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS

Tribal Members Gather for Drum Making and Fall Harvest 2017

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Photograph above shows Tribal families who participated in the Drum Making Prevention Activity

On Saturday, November 18, 2017 Tribal families, friends, and guests gathered together in

celebration for Drum Making and our annual Fall Harvest. The day was packed with activities,

excitement and comradery amongst the Tribal community.

The morning began in Tribal Hall with our annual Drum Making Prevention Activity. We started

the activity with an opening ceremony which included a moment of silence for those we have lost

to suicide. Prevention Coordinator Doug Barrett said a few words about how November 19th is also

National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of hurting

themselves, reach out and contact us or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-2738255. You matter, and we need you here.

During the prevention activity over two dozen drums were hand pulled by Tribal families. These

drums will make a beautiful addition to our households as well as to our events where they can be

played while we drum and sing together in celebration.

At noon, activities began for our annual Fall Harvest. As Tribal members filled the Community

Center they were first welcomed by the CTCLUSI Youth Council. They were encouraged to fill out

their voter registration cards to ensure their ability to vote in the upcoming 2018 Tribal Elections.

The Youth Council also encouraged Tribal members to add to the poster they had hanging up near

their booth. By writing directly on the poster, Tribal members could add their thoughts on why we

are stronger together. Look in future editions of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter to read some of

the amazing responses they got during Fall Harvest. One of our Youth Council leaders, Michael

Romine, also announced after the meal that 10 youth signed up to be part of the Youth Council!

We look forward to seeing what our amazing Tribal youth do.

Story continues on page 10

Also in this Edition of The

Voice of CLUSI:

Judge Karen Costello Joins

CTCLUSI Tribal Court

Story on page 9

Chief Warren Brainard Swears in

Judge Karen Costello to Tribal Court

November 17, 2017

Save the Date

Tribal Holiday Celebration

December 9, 2017

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

North Bend, OR

Permit #44

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Tribal Council Business

As Reported at the November 12 , 2017 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Chief Warren Brainard:

Oct 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Oct 8 General Council Meeting

Oct 11 Lane ACT Meeting

Oct 14 Restoration

Oct 12 GFORB (Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board);

Executive Work Session

Oct 16 Round Table with Congressmen Blumenthal

Oct 17 State Land Board Meeting for Elliott State Forest

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 24 Family Gathering in Springfield

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Oct 26 Investment Committee Meeting & Dinner

Oct 31 Picked up equipment for Veterans Parade

Nov 1-3 Tribal Summit

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Nov 5 Veterans Parade

Nov 6-9 Dental Convention; LCIS (Legislative Commission on Indians

Services)

Budget Meeting

Executive Work Session

Doc Slyter:

Oct 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Oct 8 General Council Meeting

Oct 12 GFORB (Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board);

Executive Work Session

Oct 14 Restoration

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Oct 28 Basket Class & Cleaning Demonstration: Tribal Sweat

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Gathered Myrtle Wood Nuts

Beaver Bowen:

Oct 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Oct 8 General Council Meeting

Oct 12 GFORB (Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board ) ;

Executive Work Session

Oct 14 Restoration

Oct 15-19 NCAI (

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Oct 27 U of O Alumni Awards for Education

Oct 30 Election Board Meeting

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:

Oct 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Oct 8 General Council Meeting

Oct 10 Education Committee Meeting

Oct 12 GFORB (Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board) ;

Executive Work Session

Oct 14 Restoration

Oct 18 Housing Committee Meeting

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Nov 8 All Team Members Meetings for the Casino; Reading to Youth

Activity

Arron McNutt:

Oct 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Oct 8 General Council Meeting

Oct 12 GFORB ( Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board ) ;

Executive Work Session

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Oct 26 Investment Committee Meeting

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Tara Bowen:

Oct 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Oct 8 General Council Meeting

Oct 12 GFORB (Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board) ;

Executive Work Session

Oct 14 Restoration

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Oct 27 U of O Alumni Awards for Education

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Mark Ingersoll:

Oct 12 GFORB (Gaming Facilities Operations Review Board) ;

Executive Work Session

Oct 14 Restoration

Oct 16 Round Table with Congressmen Blumenthal

Oct 20-22 Off Site Work Session

Oct 25 Business Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Facilities

Operations Review Board);

Nov 2 Executive Work Session

Posted December 1, 2017

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved. Besides publication in the

Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices,

on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.

Juanita Sue Walker

Parent: Vernon Vierow

Lineal Descendant: Charles F. Vierow

Tribe: Coos

Andrew Michael Barnes

Parent: Chad Ryan Elliott

Lineal Descendant: Harmon Franklin Elliott

Tribe: Coos

Natalie Reanay Acuna Raynes

Parent: Sarah Meyer

Lineal Descendant: Arleen Perkins

Tribe: Coos

Lucas Maxwell Nickle

Parent: Katurynia Gardner

Lineal Descendant: Bernice Gardner

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Timothy Austin Hoyle

Parent: Jayme DeAnn Hoyle

Lineal Descendant: Timothy P. Elliott

Tribe: Siuslaw

In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written,

signed protest with the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the Committee within

twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).

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Information

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

ATTENTION VETERANS

AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal

of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan

Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org

for new requirements needed to be honored.

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being

on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil,

541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list

of those interested so that when a committee

vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible,

so please contact us whether there is a vacancy

or not.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Springfield Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the

rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest

Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition to

your family. Changes should be submitted to

Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,

OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Full video available at www.ctclusi.org

If you would like to receive typed copies or

an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting

minutes send a written request, including

your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245

Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Tribal Council

Upcoming Events

December 5 – Wisdom Warriors classes,

Siletz Eugene Office

December 5th - Parenting Workshop,

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

December 7th – Elders Holiday Luncheon,

TRC Event Center 11:30 a.m.

December 9th - Tribal Christmas Celebration,

TRC Event Center, 3:00 p.m.

December 10th - Budget Hearing,

TRC Events Center, 9:00 a.m.

December 10th – Regular Council Meeting,

TRC Events Center, 10:00 a.m.

December 12th – Wisdom Warriors classes,

Siletz Eugene Office

December 12th - Parenting Workshop,

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

December 13th – Kids Crafting Night, Tribal Hall 6:00 p.m.

December 18th – LIHEAP Springfield Outreach Office

December 19th - Parenting Workshop,

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

December 19th – LIHEAP Coos Bay Family Services Office

December 20th – LIHEAP Florence Outreach Office

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I look

forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines

December 20th – Winter Solstice activities begin in

Plankhouse 11:00 p.m.

December 21st – Winter Solstice

December 22nd – Winter Solstice activities end 12:30 a.m.

December 25th – Christmas Day,

All Tribal Offices will be Closed

December 31st – Three Rivers Foundation Deadline

December 31st – New Year’s Eve

January 1st - New Year’s Day, All Tribal Offices will be Closed

January 2nd - Parenting Workshop,

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

January 2nd – HOC Kayaking lessons youth ages 12-18,

North Bend Pool

January 9th – HOC Kayaking lessons youth ages 12-18,

North Bend Pool

January 12th – Fitness Program reimbursement deadline

January 16th– HOC Kayaking lessons youth ages 12-18,

North Bend Pool

January 23rd– HOC Kayaking lessons youth ages 12-18,

North Bend Pool

January 30th– HOC Kayaking lessons youth ages 12-18,

North Bend Pool

Join a Committee

Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,

Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters

of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit

your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All

letters of interest are kept on file for one year.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Alexis Barry

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

abarry@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

(FKA Contract Health

Services)

Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

sarnold@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Andrew Brainard

CHR/Elders Activity Program

Coordinator

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-5388

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

abrainard@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Angela Bowen-Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1317

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

abowen@ctclusi.org

Tribal Court

J.D. Williams

Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie Watkins - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 888-723-3270

swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Family Services

Shayne Platz, Lead Case

Manager

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

splatz@ctclusi.org

Cultural Department

Jesse Beers - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1319

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Linda Malcomb - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1310

Fax 541-888-2853

lmalcomb@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

Dr. Sarah Rodgers

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Health & Human

Services Division

Vicki Faciane - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

vfaciane@ctclusi.org

Springfield Outreach Office

1126 Gateway Loop

Suite 102

Springfield, OR 97477

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Tribal Gaming Commission

Brad Kneaper

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com

Tribal Police

Brad Kneaper

Chief Law Enforcement Officer

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com

Department of Natural

Resources

Margaret Corvi

Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1304

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

mcorvi@ctclusi.org

Warren Brainard,

Chief

Tribal Chief

541-297-1655 (cell)

wbrainard@ctclusi.org

Doc Slyter

Position #1 Council

541-808-7625 (cell)

dslyter@ctclusi.org

Beaver Bowen

Position #2 Council

541-290-4531 (cell)

bbowen@ctclusi.org

Mark Ingersoll,

Chairman

Position #3 Council

541-290-4610 (cell)

mingersoll@ctclusi.org

Tara Bowen

Position #4 Council

541-808-7394

tbowen@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler,

Vice Chair

Position #5 Council

541-808-4828 (cell)

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Arron McNutt

Position #6 Council

541-297-1183 (cell)

amcnutt@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

December 10, 2017

Three Rivers Casino Events

Center

5647 Hwy 126,

Florence, Oregon 97439

10:00 a.m.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as

needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Administrator Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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Oregon’s Alcohol

Laws and Minors

A minor is any person under the age of 21 and a juvenile is

any person under the age of 18. Parents or guardians may

legally provide alcohol to their minor child or ward and only

in a private residence when accompanying their minor child.

A parent cannot transfer this responsibility to another adult

or provide alcohol in a public place. If you allow your

property and/or home to be used for a party where minors,

other than your minor child(ren), consume alcohol in your

presence, you may have to forfeit property and may be issued

a criminal citation.

Native American Heritage Month

Oregon law prohibits anyone, except a parent or legal guardian, from

providing alcohol to a minor or juvenile.

I Strengthen My Nation

The month of November is a time to celebrate the rich and

diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge

the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month

is also an opportune time to encourage youth you know to

get involved, honor our past and define our future. During

the Harvest Party, Youth Council asked everyone to join the

movement and share why we are stronger together.

Youth Council will be sharing the responses, in the

newsletter, in the near future. As we talk and share

about the rich and diverse culture, traditions and

history we not only honor the past but define our future.

I Strengthen My Nation

DON’T EXCEPT OR MAKE EXCUSES

ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION STARTS AT HOME

You affect other people, even if you don’t think you do. People notice your actions.

You have influence. Think about it. What someone sees you do… can change their life.

That

one choice

strengthens

you, strengthens others, and strengthens your Nation.

You affect other people, even if you don’t think you do.

People

notice

your actions.

You have influence. Think about it. What someone sees

you do… can change their life.

The campaign reminds young people that most Native teens do not use drugs and

That one choice strengthens you, strengthens others, alcohol.

and strengthens

Nation. you can strengthen yourself, influence your

By standingyour

up to pressure,

friends, and strengthen your nation.

The campaign reminds young people that most Native teens do not use drugs and

alcohol. By standing up to pressure, you can strengthen yourself, influence your

friends, and strengthen your nation.

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Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw

Indians

BUDGET HEARING

Tribal Member input is sought on the construction

of a Fiscal Budget for the 2018 Calendar Year

Pursuant to Tribal Code 7-10-3, Tribal Council

seeks to hear from Tribal Members on items to be

considered in the preparation of the Tribal Budget

for the 2018 Calendar Year

The Hearing will be held at

THREE RIVES CASINO EVENTS CENTER

5647 HIGHWAY 126

FLORENCE, OREGON

Youth Council leaders during Fall Harvest

Pictured left to right: Nicole Romine, Michael Romine, and Devynne Krossman

During the Fall Harvest the Youth Council encouraged Tribal members to add to

the poster they had hanging up near their booth. By writing directly on the poster,

Tribal members could add their thoughts on why we are stronger together.

One of our Youth Council leaders, Michael Romine, also announced during Fall

Harvest that 10 youth signed up to be part of the Youth Council!

We look forward to seeing what our amazing Tribal youth do.

Check out Youth Council on Instragram at #CTCLUSIYC

IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION

Each Council member shall be elected for a four (4) year term at the appropriate General

Council meeting in the year of the expired term. (April 15, 2018) Council Positions #1, #3, and

#5 shall be elected in odd-numbered years. Positions #2, #4 and #6 shall be elected in evennumbered years.

ELECTION DATE:

POSITION NUMBER

Position #2

Position #4

Position #6

APRIL 15, 2018

INCUMBENT

Beverly(Beaver)Bowen

Tara Bowen

Arron McNutt

Tribal Council Elections

7-3-22 Public Notice of Upcoming Elections

(a) The Election Board must publish in the Tribal Newsletter and post at the Tribes’

Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and in the office of

the Gaming Commission, a notice of upcoming regular Tribal Council elections. This shall be

done no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled date of a regular Tribal

Council election.

7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility

According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election

to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications:

(a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes;

(b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and

(c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the

Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987).

7-3-24 Candidacy Procedures

(a) Statements of Candidacy: Candidates shall file statements of candidacy no later than thirty

(30) days before the scheduled date of the election and shall indicate which position he/she is

filing for. 7-3-24 (a)(3)…once a person has filed for a position, he or she will not be allowed to

change positions or to withdraw and refile for the same election. The deadline for filing to run

for the 2018 Election will be Friday, March 16, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Your Position Statement, if

you choose to include one with the ballots, must be submitted by this deadline.

7-3-24(b) Public Notices and Position Statements

(b)(3). Candidates will be given the opportunity to present a Position Statement for inclusion in

the February, March or April Tribal Newsletter. The statement must be submitted before the

paper’s deadline and shall be no longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” x 11” paper printed on both

sides, capable of being copied on a black and white copier. (This statement will also be sent

with the ballots, deadline is March 16, 2018)

For a complete Election Code, please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.

Questions about the Election Process? Contact me with any questions. Jeannie McNeil @

jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506.

9:00 AM

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Written Comments may be submitted to the

following address:

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua &

Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Attn: Chief Financial Officer

Tribal Family Holiday

Celebration 2017

Three Rivers Casino Resort Event

Center

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Doors open at 3:00 pm.

Families with children under 21 will

need to enter at the SW Event Center

entrance

Santa will visit after the Holiday Meal

Each child attending will receive a filled

stocking from Santa.

RSVP Line: 541-435-7155

or toll free 1-888-280-0726

please include children’s name & age

RSVP by December 4 we need to know

for stockings and

Other Holiday planning.

TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE

PROVIDED

THIS IS A DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE

EVENT

For more information, please contact

Jan Lawrence @ 541-888-7538

TRC Hotel Rooms can be reserved for a rate of

$79.95, must reserve room by December 2, 2017

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December 2017

This Month...be on the Lookout for Sweetgrass

Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist

Plant description: Sweet grass is in the family,

Poaceae, the grass family. Other well known grasses

that also belong to this family are wheat, barley,

millet, rice, maize, and bamboo, just to name a few.

Also known as western vanilla grass, this evergreen

perennial can be found in coniferous forests, especially

in shady mountainous areas, west of the Cascades.

Growing up to 3 feet tall, the sweetly vanilla scented

blades support white flowering stems or culms that rise

another 6 inches or so in spring and winter.

Food: Sweet grass was gathered and layered in

earthen ovens to help season foods, especially camas.

Other: The blades, when dried and braided, can also

be burned as incense or smudge.

Hanis: tł’ uuwxchu

Scientific Name: Hierochloe occidentalis

Winter Solstice & Tribal Family

Gathering Dinner

Tribal Hall, Community Center & Plank

House

338 Wallace, Coos Bay OR 97420

Weaving

Beading

Singing

Dancing

Ceremony

Tribal Stories

Arts & Crafts

Lamtlam (Dice Game

Competition)

~With hand carved Prizes:

Mini Cedar Paddles &

Clacker Sticks~

Light Breakfast 8–9am



Light Lunch 12–1pm

Dinner 6–7pm  Light Snacks

Doors open at 11pm on December 20th –Closes 12:30am December 22nd

Mark Petrie

Jesse Beers

541.297.3681

541.297.0748

PLEASE RSVP

Dinner Sponsored by the

HHDS Diabetes Program

December 2017

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Place Names of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Contributed by Patricia (Patty) Whereat Phillips

This is the tenth part in a long series exploring indigenous place names – mostly in the Hanis, Milluk and Siuslawan languages. The previous nine covered the Whiskey Run area up to the lower Siuslaw river. This month we will mostly focus on and around Qa’aich, the North Fork Siuslaw. For a pronunciation guide to the native

words in this article see https://shichils.wordpress.com/about/ under the “Language Pronunciation” section.

North Fork Siuslaw and Surrounding Areas

So if you recall from last time, we had few clear landmarks for

Dorsey’s list of Siuslaw place names. In 1942, when JP Harrington

was asking Frank Drew, Spencer Scott and the Barrett brothers

about place names they did not always recall where things were.

This month we’ll focus on several names they gave for places on

the lower and mid North Fork Siuslaw. Many of the landmarks

they gave are from properties known in 1942. I don’t always know

where these landmarks are, so I will just give landmarks as they

were described. If you know where some of these places were,

let me know!

Frank Drew said his house in 1942 was known as Ts’iyaxaxawas.

An earlier house he owned somewhere on North Fork was

Yasha’was. Frank and Spencer said a man named Ross lived

about a quarter mile above Frank’s place, and this was known as

puhpuhúnk’a after the word for owl, puhpuhunk’.

Frank and Spencer also said about two miles above Frank’s

house in 1942 was a place called Hlka’myauwos, which was

named for harbor seals (hlka’ma’i). Seals used to gather there

sometimes. There was no creek there. Frank said an old Siuslaw

chief, Inyas, planted an orchard there years ago.

There was a place known as Tsa’daus or Tsatawas and Frank

and Spencer thought this was either Hattie Hatch’s place or Lilian

Spencer’s. A dance house had been built on the Hatch place

(around 1880). they also said the Hatch place was k’wuskwiamus,

named after k’wusk which are harvest lillies that kind of resemble

camas.

It was also in this area, near the cemetary, that the creek was

known as Shayushla – Siuslaw – creek. No one had a story as to

why this creek had that name.

They also thought Martha Harney Johnson’s property was known

as Xwulhauniich which was named for a little gray or brown bird

known in Siuslaw as xwla.

A ways up North Fork Siuslaw at the mouth of McLeod Creek

was a place known as Ka’luuhuus or k’luuhuus and came from

the verb that describes a deer snorting (ka’luhuuy, a deer snorts).

Up Drew Creek, there was a camp site known as shk’annii

mahlá hahayuus. It comes from the words shk’a’an, mink, but I

am not sure what the rest is. Frank Drew said it came from a story

about mink, where he kept hollering ‘ha’, no matter what he was

asked.

I am not sure where ‘Harris Slough’ is, but they said it was across

from Bull Island. It’s name in Siuslaw was Húúnumas, meaning

darkness in reference to the dark stand of timber that came down

to the river edge.

Next month we’ll pick up with names on the main river above

Qa’aich (North Fork).

Youth & Adult Fitness

Program 2017

REMINDER

All 2017 receipts must be turned in for

reimbursement by

Friday, January 12th, 2018

2017 receipts or reimbursement requests will

not be accepted after the deadline.

If you have questions,

please contact

DeeDee Plaep, 541-997-6685

or dplaep@ctclusi.org

Look for upcoming changes to the program in

2018

PRC 2018 Registration

The Circles of Healing Program is seeking your input on

traditional or cultural healing methods. Please contact Devynne

Krossman at (541) 888-7537 or email dkrossman@ctclusi.org if

you would like to share your knowledge or ideas.

By now you should have received a letter

from Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) with

information on FY 2018 Registration.

The application deadline was Monday,

November 26, 2017 and failure to send in your

application is reason for denial of PRC eligibility.

Remember, three ways to apply:

1.Online at www.ctclusi.org

2.Request an application to be sent from PRC

by calling 541-888-4873 or 800-227-0392

3.Get a hard-copy application from any

CTCLUSI office, or request help with the online

process.

Sponsored by the CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department

4.You can return your form, via email, regular

mail or by dropping off at any CTCLUSI office.

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U 0f O Honors Angela Bowen with Distinguished Alumni Award

Information Contributed by Angela Bowen and the University of Oregon Sapsik’wala Program

Angela Bowen, CTCLUSI Education Director was recently

honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University

of Oregon College of Education. The Distinguished Alumni Award

is given in recognition of alumni who have achieved significant

professional, community service or personal accomplishments

more than ten years from their graduation date.

“I was nominated by Dr. Jacobs, with a Letter of Recommendation

from Dr. Martinez who served on the State Board of Education with

me...The Sapsik’wala students are earning their Master Degree to

become Highly Qualified Teachers after graduation. It was a fun

evening, and I am grateful my little speech went well, and that I

have you to share this good news with. My mother, my inspiration,

my father, my mentor…Please celebrate with me in your own way

where ever you may be!”

Angela is known across Tribal education circles for her dedication

to improving American Indian educational outcomes. She is

an example of a strong servant-leader who has worked across

multiple levels of education to understand and address community

and student needs. She came to the UO to complete her MEd,

graduating with her degree and teaching licensure in 2005. She

taught as an elementary teacher from 2005 – 2011 at Siletz, and

then took on the leadership role of Director of Education for her

Tribe.

Angela also works as a Tribal leader and volunteer who serves

as the COE’s Sapsik’wala Tribal Advisory Council Board Chair.

Her leadership to build this program demonstrates what effective

university-tribal partnerships can and should look like.

Council members Tara Cougar Bowen (far left) and Beaver Bowen (far right)

attend the Uof O ceremony honoring their sister Angela Bowen (centered).

Angela made the drum pictured and gifted it to the Sapsik’wala students.

Angela Bowen, CTCLUSI Education Director pictured at left with C.O.E. Dean,

Randy Kamphaus

Photographs courtesy of Angela Bowen

EDUCATION CORNER

Parenting is emotionally and intellectually challenging, and

often requires some guidance. Raising children is hard and

you may not know exactly how to handle a situation. The

following books may offer some helpful tips on what to expect.

December “BOOKS OF THE MONTH” are:

Education Committee Holds Raffle

for Mitsis Scholarship

Three hundred and twenty-two dollars were raised for the

Mitsis Scholarship Fund during the Fall Harvest 50/50 raffle.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and to

Amanda Craig for donating her prize back to the scholarship

fund, bringing the total to $322 to support our Tribal youth’s

Education!

A special thank you to the Education Committee for running

the raffle and for all the work that they do.

Caring for Your Baby &

Young Child:

Birth to Age 5

618.92 CAR

Ages & Stages:

Birth through Age 10

305.321 SCH

The most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and

care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

These books are essential resources for all parents who want

to provide the very best care for their children. Check out one

or both from your Tribal Library today!

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Tribal Court Swears in Associate Judge

Contributed by Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Administrator - Peacegiving Court Outreach Coordinator

Tribal Court is pleased to announce that an Associate Judge

was sworn in for the Tribe on Friday, November 17, 2017.

Local attorney Karen Costello joins us as an experienced

attorney and municipal judge, as well as having extensive

Indian law experience. Mrs. Costello first began working in

Tribal Court with the Spirit Lake Lakota Nation in 1999 and

says that it has been “challenging, compelling and rewarding

to be working in Indian Country.”

After an introduction by Chief Judge J.D. Williams, Judge

Karen Costello was sworn in by Tribal Chief Warren Brainard.

The event was well attended by local State Court Judges

Martin Stone and Paula Bechtold, Coquille Tribal Judge Don

Owen Costello, as well as local area attorneys, Peacegivers

and Tribal Council members. Judge Karen Costello was

pleased as well to have family members who traveled to

attend the Swearing In.

The Tribal Court has chosen a collaborative, targeted

approach with a focus on serving Tribal members in the ways

that they have identified as most

needed. Those needs include

The Tribal Court has

the Tribes’ Peacegiving Court

chosen a collaborative,

(a restorative justice court) and

a Healing to Wellness Court

targeted approach

(drug court). Judge Karen

with a focus on serving

Costello will be assisting in

Tribal members in the

the final development stages

ways that they have

of Wellness Court as well as

identified as most

other collaborative efforts and

needed.

will be assisting the CTCLUSI

Chief Judge in general.

Tribal members and others

have identified substance

abuse as the number one community problem. Because of

the Tribes’ established Peacegiving Court and willingness to

work with local non-Indian communities, courts and service

providers, the CTCLUSI Tribal Court received Federal grants

to develop the Healing to Wellness court.

After the Swearing in of Judge Costello, refreshments were

offered to allow attendees to congratulate the new Associate

Judge.

Chief Judge J.D. Williams states that “It would have been

hard for us to find a local attorney with a better mix of

experience.”

Tribal Court and staff are happy to welcome Associate

Judge Karen Costello aboard.

Pictured left to right: Judge JD Williams, Judge Karen Costello, Chief Warren Brainard,

and Tribal Elder Carolyn Slyter

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court issues are confidential.

Photo By: Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court, please

visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Peacegiving Court Coordinator at the address listed below.

Peacegiving Court Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

EMAIL: Peacegivingcourt@ctclusi.org

Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving

Members of Tribal Council, Peacegivers, Tribal Police, Judges from the surrounding community, as well as family and friends of Judge Costello, gathered together in the

CTCLUSI Tribal Court for the swearing in of Associate Judge Karen Costello on November 17, 2017.

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Fall Harvest...continued from cover page

...Chairman Mark Ingersoll gave a quick

welcome and announced the Education

Committee’s 50/50 raffle. Half of the

proceeds go to the winner of the raffle, and

half contributes to the Mitsis Scholarship for

Higher Education students. Vice-Chair Teresa

Spangler, alongside Melinda Radford and

Scott Slyter, Education Committee members,

drew a lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle after

the Fall Harvest meal. Tribal member Amanda

Craig won and donated her prize back to the

Mitsis Scholarship making the earning for the

scholarship $322, a total that will surely aid the

education of one of our students. Thank you

to all that purchased tickets and to Amanda for

your generous contributions to the education

of our youth.

Council member Doc Slyter played a song

he wrote on one of his handcrafted Native

flutes. His flute playing was a wonderful way

to celebrate the moment, and it was surely

enjoyed by all. Following Doc Slyter’s flute

playing, Council member Tara Bowen said a

few words and introduce Tribal Elder Carolyn

Slyter for an invocation. Tara and Carolyn also

encouraged the Tribal Elders in attendance to

make sure to get their photographs taken with

their families, to document and celebrate their

cherished time together.

Elders were invited to fill their plates first

with the wonderful turkey, mashed potatoes,

vegetables, stuffing and other delicious

appetizers including elk sausage and smoked

salmon, as well as an assortment of delicious

desserts. This year’s Fall Harvest meal was

catered by Wildflour Catering, a Veteran

Owned Small Business operating out of North

Bend, Oregon.

Following the meal, Tribal members enjoyed

a number of activities lead by various Tribal

Departments. The Housing Department

helped the youth, and those young at heart,

make delicious caramel and chocolate covered

apples and orange slices, Communications

and Administrative staff took and printed

family photos to commemorate the day, The

Department of Natural Resources and Culture

staff made fabulous cedar boughs and helped

Tribal members make their own tea blends

to take home, The Dental Clinic made fun

cloth pumpkins and origami teeth, Family

Services had a booth set up for making fun

ribbon tree ornaments, Tribal Court made

talking sticks, the Education Department had

a booth for dipping pretzel sticks and gummy

candies in chocolate and showering them with

delicious toppings, and Tribal Government

Administration staff helped youth paint rocks

with creative designs, make fall themed

candle holders, sea shell ornaments, as well

as fun reindeer decorated lollipops.

Thank you to all the Administration Staff and

Departments that came together to put this

event on, without your hard work this would not

have been possible. And many thanks to all

those who came and celebrated together. We

hope to see you again soon for the upcoming

Holiday Celebration on December 9th.

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Claudette Lum, Tribal Elder, Retires from 57 Years with Trader Vic’s

Information Contributed by Lisa Hudson

In an article by Jonathan Kauffman for the San Francisco

Chronicle, Tribal Elder Claudette Lum’s time as a hostess for

Trader Vic’s in Emeryville, California is highlighted to make her

time there shine bright, just like her.

Kauffman’s piece states At the end of this year, Lum will retire

after 57 years with the restaurant: 35 years at its location near

San Francisco’s Union Square, and another 22 on the Emeryville

Wharf.

In those years, Lum has befriended most of the owners

of the major sports teams. The list of celebrities she has

greeted at her station spans 100 years of pop culture —

from Bing Crosby and Jackie Gleason to John McEnroe,

whom she forced into a tie, and the Bee Gees, whom

she turned away.

But the most memorable guest, she proclaims, was

Queen Elizabeth, who dropped in with just a few hours’

notice on March 2, 1983, with then-First Lady Nancy

Reagan and other luminaries...

Lum steamrolled past 65, too passionate about her job to

consider retiring, and only recently has she reduced her shifts to

three 6-hour days a week. The age of 80 feels like a good stopping

point. She feels it in her heart. “I want to spend more time with my

family,” she said — her four children and numerous grandchildren.

“I’m a cyclist. I cycle 40 miles a week. I enjoy the outdoors. I have

a boyfriend. I just think it’s time. I’m healthy, so why not?”

Read the full article online at http://www.sfchronicle.

com/food/article/Longtime-Trader-Vic-s-employee-saysgoodbye-12324228.php

Elders Luncheon

Thursday, December 7, 2017

At 11:30 A.M. to 2:00P.M.

Holiday Lunch Served at 12:00P.M.

Three Rivers Casino Resort

Event Center

5647 Oregon 126, Florence, OR 97439

There will be a gift exchange for

those who wish to participate. Please

mark your gift for male or female.

For further information or to RSVP please

contact Andrew at 541-435-7155 or

1-888-365-7155.

Limited Transportation is Provided. When you RSVP let us know

if you need transportation and from what office.

Please RSVP by Monday, December 4, 2017

Claudette Lum (left) and daughter Lisa Hudson (right)

“She is an inspiration to all in our family” -Lisa

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Health & Human Services Division

Elders Activity Program

CALL FOR TRIBAL ELDERS

The CTCLUSI Cultural Resource Protection Program has received a grant to document and preserve the

oral history of the Tribes. We will conduct interviews to collect traditional fishing stories, locations,

techniques, tools, gatherings, cooking, and consumption information. The information gathered will be

used to create a display on interactive kiosks and compact disks.

Interviews will be completed by January 2018

For further information, or if you wish to participate in these interviews,

please contact Courtney Krossman at 541-888-9577 or 541-808-5085

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Elders Corner

The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest

Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Andrew Branard of the Health and Human Resources Division with information

for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have

done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!

Contributed by Andrew Brainard, CHR and Elders Activity Program Coordinator

Henry (Skip) Brainard is a

Marilyn

“Lynn”

Ellefsen

member of the Miluk Coos Tribe.

Cornelssen, Coos.

He is the great grandson of Francis

I was born in Coos Bay and

Elliot and grandson to William

lived there until I was ten years

Brainard and Abbie Elliot. He is

old. Moved to Windsor, California

the 7th child of Emil Maxmillian

in September of 1950. My dad

Brainard and Grace Franklin

and Mom had a dairy ranch

(Littleton) Brainard.

about 5 miles south of Coos Bay.

Henry has 6 living siblings:

Just off Hwy. 101.

Maxine Marlow, Nellie Zimmer,

I lived in Windsor until 1994

Warren

Brainard,

Ronald

and the moved to Santa Rosa,

Brainard, Francis (Frank) Brainard

California where I still reside.

and J.O. Brainard. Brother Emil

Santa Rosa is about seven miles

Brainard Jr. died at the age of 16.

South of Windsor. I married

Henry has been married to

Henry ‘Hank’ Cornelssen in

Grace Fay (King) Brainard for 50

1959. We just celebrated our 58th

years. They have 2 children: Henry

wedding anniversary.

(Kip) Max Brainard and Taunya

My father was Nelsen (Art)

Lynn Ellefsen Cornelssen

Skip Brainard

Fay (Brainard) Turner. He has 4

Ellefsen and my mother Daisy

grandchildren: Brandon, Kailyn,

Etta Carlson Hankanson Ellefsen

I have one brother, Richard (Dick) Ellefsen who lives in San Jose, Shawn and Angelina.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He also served on

California. Hank and I have two children, Cathy Cornelssen Estes

of Santa Rosa California, and Chris Cornelssen of Santa Barbara, the Housing Committee and GFORB (Gaming Facility Operations

Review Board) for several years. When asked how he would like

Califronia.

Three Grandchildren, Heather Estes Leister, Pasa Robles, the tribe to excel, his answer was “quality education for ALL of the

Stephanine Estes Ables Sacramento, California and James Estes, tribal students”.

Vacaville – Daisylynn Leister, Owen Leister, Pasa Robles – James

Estes, Jr. Vacaville.

I retired in 2013, and worked mostly as a bookkeeper. I was

the bookkeeper for Cornelssen Bros., after that at other positions

and the last 16 years as the office manager-bookkeeper for

Sebastopol Hardware. Also, I have done a lot of volunteer work

with my philanthropic sorority for woman and children. I was state

president for this organization in 2000. I worked with PTA, 4-H,

Farm Bureau and a political organization. I volunteer at our church.

Hank and his brother had the first vineyard management company

in Sonoma in 1970-1980’s. We planned about 5,000 acers in

Sonoma and Napa counties. We took bare land and converted it

into producing vineyard for the landowner. We owned Fulton Valley

Feed Store and Forest Glen Nursery in Fulton California and I was

the bookkeeper. He volunteered a lot with the Farm Bureau and

was on the State Board Of Directors. He was also a member of Ag

Leadership Class, Class 2. They are now in Class 48. He retired

from Sebastopol Hardware after 20 years in 2013.

I love to knit and I do a lot of afghans, giving them to family

members or to charities. I’m just starting to make some jewelry

and wish I had a more time. I’ve done some writing and I read a lot.

I just finished a mammoth cookbook for nieces, nephew, children

and grand-children. Mostly my mother’s recipes and a lot of my

favorites.

We love to travel and have visited many countries, Canada,

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rico, Araba, Columbia, Germany, Norway,

Sweden, Denmark, England and spent two months in India on

a “Farmer to Farmer” representing the American Farm Bureau.

Tribal Elder Sue Olson is retiring from serving 30 consecutive

We’ve also visited 33 states and Washington DC. We love the

years

on the CTCLUSI Health Committee. Sue became a

Oakland Athletics, Raiders and the Golden State Warriors.

member

of the committee in 1987. She has been Chair & Vice

Because I live in California I haven’t done much with the tribe.

Chair over the years. She was very committed and has given

Still haven’t made the Salmon Ceremony but did attend the elder

lots of input over the years. Thank you Sue for all of your hard

trip last year in Hood River and really enjoyed meeting everyone.

work and dedication!

Whenever we go to an Ellefsen reunion we usually stay in Florence.

It is always a pleasant occasion.

Sue Olson Retires from

Health Committee

Elders Luncheon

Thursday, January 4, 2018

11:30 a.m. in Coos Bay, Restaurant TBD

Elders Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Tribal Hall, 12:00 p.m. (noon)

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December 2017

SAVE THE DATE

SPRING BREAK

MARCH 26TH - 30TH

DAY CAMP

8:00AM - 5:00PM

AGE: 5-18

MUST BE IN SCHOOL

ADVENTURE CAMP

OVER NIGHT

AGE: 12-18

HEALING OF THE CANOE

HOC Youth News! Kayaking lessons for youth age 12-18 starting in January, every Tuesday

evening from 7-8:30pm at the North Bend pool. Call Anne at 541-808-7699 for details.

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING TIPS

Contributed by Kathy Perkins, Transportation Coordinator

Defensive driving is defined as driving to save lives, time and the road.

5. Do not depend on other drivers. Be considerate of others but

money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of

other. Road hazards, weather conditions, speed, and distractions look out for yourself. Do not assume another driver is going to

all make driving a risky business. You may not be able to control move out of the way or allow you to merge. Assume that drivers

the actions of others but by sharpening one’s skills as a defensive will run through red lights or stop signs and be prepared to react.

driver you may just avoid the dangers lurking on the roads. Lower Plan your movements anticipating the worst-case scenario.

6. Have an escape route. In all driving situations, the best

your risk behind the wheel with the following Top 10 Tips:

1. Stay Alert: Being alert (not sleepy or under the influence) way to avoid potential dangers is to position your vehicle where

allows you to react quickly to potential problems — like when you have the best chance of seeing and being seen. Having an

alternate path of travel is essential,

the driver in the car ahead slams on the brakes at

so take the position of other vehicles

the last minute. Obviously, alcohol or drugs (including

Cut out distractions. A

into consideration when determining

prescription and over-the-counter drugs) affect a

an alternate path of travel. Always

driver’s reaction time and judgment. Driving while

distraction is any activity that

leave yourself an out — a place to

drowsy has the same effect and is one of the leading

diverts your attention from

move your vehicle if your immediate

causes of crashes. So rest up before your road trip.

the task of driving. Driving

path of travel is suddenly blocked.

2. Watch out for the other guy. Part of staying in

deserves

your

full

attention

—

7. Follow the 3- to 4-second rule.

control is being aware of other drivers and roadway

so stay focused on the driving

Since the greatest chance of a

users around you (and what they may suddenly do) so

task.

collision is in front of you, using

you’re less likely to be caught off guard. For example,

the 3- to 4second rule will help

if a car speeds past you on the highway but there’s not

you establish and maintain a safe

much space between the car and a slow-moving truck

in the same lane, it’s a pretty sure bet the driver will try to pull into following distance and provide adequate time for you to brake to

your lane directly in front of you. Anticipating what another driver a stop if necessary. But this rule only works in normal traffic under

might do and making the appropriate adjustment helps reduce good weather conditions. In bad weather, increase your following

distance an additional second for each condition such as rain,

your risk.

3. Think safety first. Avoiding aggressive and inattentive driving fog, nighttime driving, or following a large truck or motorcycle.

8. Keep your speed down. Posted speed limits apply to ideal

tendencies will put you in a stronger position to deal with other

people’s bad driving. Leave plenty of space between you and conditions. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your speed

the car in front. Always lock the doors and wear your seatbelt to matches conditions. In addition, higher speeds make controlling

your vehicle that much more difficult if things go wrong. To

protect yourself from being thrown from the car in a crash.

4. Be aware of your surroundings — pay attention. Check your maintain control of your vehicle, you must control your speed.

9. Separate risks. When faced with multiple risks, it’s best to

mirrors frequently and scan conditions 20 to 30 seconds ahead

of you. Keep your eyes moving. If a vehicle is showing signs of manage them one at a time. Your goal is to avoid having to deal

aggressive driving, slow down or pull over to avoid it. If the driver with too many risks at the same time.

10. Cut out distractions. A distraction is any activity that diverts

is driving so dangerously that you’re worried, try to get off the

roadway by turning right or taking the next exit if it’s safe to do your attention from the task of driving. Driving deserves your full

so. Also, keep an eye on pedestrians, bicyclists, and pets along attention — so stay focused on the driving task.

Suicide Prevention

Depression and suicide affect people of all ages and populations, but Native American

and Alaskan Native populations can be at a higher risk. If you’re struggling, the Lifeline

is available to help, 24/7.

National Suicide

Prevention Lifeline

How To Take Care Of Yourself

If you are struggling, there are ways to cope right now. You can also call the Lifeline at

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline

any time -- we’re free, confidential, and 24/7.

provides 24/7, free and confidential support

Talk to someone: Silence isn’t strength. Don’t keep suicidal feelings to yourself. Lean

for people in distress, prevention and crisis

on your support network, find a therapist or a support group, or get in touch with the

resources for you or your loved ones, and

Lifeline.

best practices for professionals.

Make a safety plan: Have a step-by-step plan ready for if/when you feel depressed,

suicidal, or in crisis, so you can start at step one and continue through the steps until

you feel safe.

Build your support network: Having a sense of belonging to one’s culture, or a strong

tribal/spiritual bond can be helpful. Discuss problems with family or friends — feeling

connected to others can create positive emotional health.

Find an activity you enjoy: Taking care of yourself is an important part of your recovery.

Your “self-care” activities can be anything that makes you feel good about yourself.

How To Help

Know the facts: Complex, interrelated factors contribute to suicide among AI/AN

people. Risk factors include mental health disorders, substance abuse, intergenerational

trauma, and community-wide issues.

Ask and listen: Be an active part of your loved ones’ support systems and check in

with them often. If they show any warning signs for suicide, be direct. Tell them it’s OK

to talk about suicidal feelings. Practice active listening techniques and let them talk

without judgment.

Get them help and take care of yourself: Don’t be afraid to get your loved one the

help they might need. Helping a loved one through a crisis is never easy. You might

want to talk about your feelings with another friend or a counselor. The Lifeline is

always here to talk or chat.

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Earl Boots Joins the

Family Services Department

Wisdom Warriors

Hello my name is Earl

Boots. I am Chamorro (Pacific

Islander from Guam). My

mother is Chamorro and my

father is from North Dakota.

I am a father, grandfather

and husband. I was born

a military dependent and

lived on several military

bases including Japan and

Guam. I’m married to my

lovely wife of 20 years Dodie

Boots. We have 5 children and

6 grandchildren. You may ask

that is quite an achievement

in 20 years, well not so, I

have been to the altar twice.

And for those of you who can

relate I salute you. Speaking

of salute, I am a Vietnam era veteran, I served in the Army.

In my culture we are taught not to talk about ourselves, but I

feel there are times when it is appropriate when establishing

relationships, such as being a new employee. I have the honor

of being offered and accepting the ICWA case manager position

with your tribe. Over the last 25 years I have worked as a Social

Service Specialist (SSS1) and manager with Oregon DHS.

Among my SSS1 position I was the District ICWA worker for 5

counties in Eastern, Oregon. I also served as the Permanency

Supervisor in our local DHS Office in North Bend, and in the

last year I was the Regional Active Efforts/ ICWA Specialist for

Coos and Curry Counties. So, I have work and personal history

of working with people in need and helping them as best I can. I

also enjoy humor and lifelong learning, which means the older I

get the less I find I know, and can laugh at myself because of it.

I leave you with one of my most precious life experiences (not

to minimize the love of my life, my grandchildren and family).

I had the honor of being a Softball coach on a team that won

a couple State Titles, regional Championship and finishing 4th

at the Fast Pitch Softball Championship in Kansas. I hope to

have an opportunity to continue my goal of lifelong learning as

a helping professional in CTCLUSI Tribe.

Small Business Needs

Assessment Survey

Coming in December

Contributed by MJ Koreiva, Business Incubator Manager

The purpose of the Tribal Member Small

Business needs assessment survey is

to provide information to the Planning

Department’s Small Business Incubator Lab.

Your completed surveys will help to ensure

that the programs and services offered meet

the needs of Tribal Members. The collected

information from you will help us to better the

support of small business development for our

Tribal Members.

Mailed to you in December, 2017.

Be sure to fill it out and send it

back in.

Help us help you!

Living Wise…..Living Strong

Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes

At the Siletz Eugene Area Office

2468 West 11th Avenue

Classes: 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays

November 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

and

December 5th and 12th

The Siletz Eugene Area Office partnered with Doug Morrison and

Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Representatives with the Coos,

Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Tribes will be offering a series of 6 health classes for

anyone with a chronic illness, or those caring for someone with a

chronic illness. These classes will teach you how to manage your

illness through self-care.

Topics include Chronic Disease Management, making action

plans, problem solving, dealing with difficult emotions, healthy eating,

communication skills, and working with your health care provider.

Hot soup and light, healthy snacks will be provided.

For more information or to sign up, contact

Adrienne Crookes, Community Health Advocate, at 541-484-4234

or

Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Representative, at 541-744-1334

Coming Soon!

Wisdom Warriors Classes will be coming to Coos Bay

in January. Check your January newsletter for more

information.

Contact Kimmy Bixby 541-744-1334 or Doug Morrison

541-997-6685 for more details or to RSVP.

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence

Director of Finance

Barista ~ Beverage Server

Food Server ~ Busperson ~ Host

Night Cook/Cleaner

Dish Machine Operator

Guest Room Attendant

Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Night Auditor

Table Games Dealer 1-8

Players Club Representative

Special Events Team Member

Environmental Services Technician

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay

Electronic Gaming Machine Tech 3

Casino Team Member

Blue Earth

No openings at this time

Tribal Government Offices

Special Events Employee (Assignment

Varies)

Diabetes Coordinator, Coos Bay

Assistant Planner, Coos Bay

Licensing Agent, Florence

http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/

Go to Job Opportunities on the website for

full job posting and to Apply Online

Updated Daily

Or call Recruitment at 541-902-3821

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had any recent

special awards or achievements that you would like to share,

please submit your information and photos to the newsletter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines

December 2017

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Tribal Government Adds Two More Friendly Faces to the Team

Contributed by Holley Abrica, Administration and Payroll Assistant

Next time you’re in the

government admin building,

you will likely notice a new

friendly face at the front desk.

Christine Sylvester is our

new Administrative Assistant

and Events Assistant. She

and her husband recently

moved to the Coos Bay area

from Corvallis, Montana

for her husband’s job. She

has two sons, one goes to

Lane Community College

in Eugene and the other

attends Montana State

University. Christine says

she is in love with this area

and is in awe of the beauty

that surrounds us here.

She and her husband plan

to buy a house and make

this home. Please help us

welcome her!

Christine Sylvester

Please help us welcome

our new Administrative

Assistant/Archive

Specialist, Steven Cuzzort.

After graduating from North

Bend High School and

Southern Oregon University

in Ashland, Steven moved

to LA for 3 years. He

decided to come back to

Coos Bay over the summer

and is excited to begin a

career here at CTCLUSI.

In his free time, Steven

enjoys staying active by

running and playing sports

like tennis and basketball,

or taking some quiet time

writing. Steven is a great

addition to our admin

team! Be sure to say hello

and welcome him to Tribal

Government!

Steven Cuzzort

Tribal Member

Achievement

Join a Tribal Committee

Chapter 7-5 GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1; General Policy; Committees are established to

assist the Tribal Council in carrying out its responsibilities, to provide quality services to the

Tribal membership and to develop, maintain and protect the assets and interests of the Tribes.

Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal Council and are for a four (4) year term.

Tribal Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3) committees at a time and you may

only server two (2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary.

Currently, we have at least one position available in each committee due to vacancies and term

expiration on 12-31-2017. Tribal Committees cover several areas of the Tribe and work with

various departments. Below is a list of Committees you may be interested in becoming a

member of:

Culture Committee

Elders Committee

Investment Committee

Budget Committee

Enrollment Committee

Health Committee

Education Committee

Housing Committee

Election Board

How to become a member? You must be a CTCLUSI enrolled Tribal member. The enclosed

Letter of Interest Form must be completed and submitted by December 1, 2017 for Tribal

Council considerations. Send forms to:

COMMITTEES

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

By email, jmcneil@ctclusi.org

Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one year.

Additional forms can be found on the Tribes’ website: www.ctclusi.org or requested through

any Tribal Government Office located in Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you

would like to know any further details, please contact: Jeannie McNeil, 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos

Bay, Oregon 97420. By email, jmcneil@ctclusi.org or by phone 541-888-9577.

Kendall Norton

Kendall is 12 years old and in the

7th Grade at Sunset Middle School.

She just recently earned an award for

respect.

Great Job Kendall, Keep up the

good work!

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Dates of Workshops Have Changed: See Below

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

This program is designed to help people that qualify to receive heating assistance when winter

bills are at their highest. To qualify for heating assistance through LIHEAP in December 2017,

families must reside in the five county service area of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln, and fall into 60% of the Estimated Oregon State Median Income with a yearly income at

or below the following:



1 Person Family

$23,095



2 Person Family

$30,201



3 Person Family

$37,307



4 Person Family

$44,413



5 Person Family

$51,519



6 Person Family

$58,625

PARENTING

WORKSHOP

When:

Tuesdays-

PRESENTED BY THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF

COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS

FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

December 5

December 12

December 19

January 2

Time:

5:30-7:30pm

Location:

CTCLUSI – Community

Center

388 Wallace St

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Family Services will be accepting applications from 10AM - 4PM at each of the 3 offices on

the following dates :

Springfield Outreach Office on Monday, December 18, 2017

Coos Bay Family Services Office on Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Florence Outreach Office on Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Please bring ALL of the following that apply to you and those living in your

household:

Proof of Income (Pay Stub)

Social Security Card

Copy of your utility bill

SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits

Tribal Enrollment Card

Child Support Statement

Oregon Trail Card

Current Oregon Health Plan Card

If you have any questions regarding LIHEAP please contact Family Services at 541-888-1311

*Note that available funding may be subject to change

Childcare & Meals Will Be Provided

Please Call the RSVP Line at

541-435-7155

Or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155

By Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Circles of Healing

Project

The Circles of Healing Project is a confidential

victim services program that empowers and

supports survivors of abuse in taking steps

toward achieving personal safety.

KIDS CRAFTING NIGHT!

Relationships & Money

Managing money in relationships is always a

complication. In fact, 63% of couples think their

partner overspends in some way and compared

to other touchy topics couples’ arguments about

money tend to be more intense, more

problematic, and more likely to remain

unresolved. But money doesn’t have to be a

wedge in your relationship. With practice, you

and your partner can learn to talk about finances

in a healthier way, using some of the following

tips:

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Communicate. Start talking about money so

you can merge your money-management

styles.

Share your goals. Before you met, each of

you had financial goals. Whether they include

starting your own business by age 40 or

retiring at the beach, write them down.

Compare lists and talk about how they fit into

your joint financial priorities.

Create a budget. A concrete plan will help

you and your spouse stay on the right

financial path. A budget will help you prioritize

spending, adjust to changing expenses, cut

waste and track your progress.

Open a joint checking account. You don't

have to combine all of your income into one

account, but it's wise to contribute a set

amount each month to one fund to handle

day-to-day household expenses or

emergencies.

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Keep some personal money. It can be

tough to go from being single to sharing

every money decision with a spouse.

Even if you opt to merge your finances

completely, consider allowing each other

a little discretionary money.

Plan for the long term. Now that you're

working toward shared goals, see if your

existing investments are complementary.

For example, you should consider your

retirement plans and whether, with your

current strategy, you'll be able to retire

together.

Source of Information: https://www.wife.org/lovemoney-25-financial-tips-for-couples.htm

Submitted by: Devynne Krossman

Attention Tribal

families with children

ages 0 through 12!

Come join us for a fun

night of crafting!

 Dinner will be

provided.

 Children must be

accompanied by an

adult.

 No transportation

will be provided.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Tribal Hall, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon

Please call the RSVP line at

541-435-7155 or

toll-free at 1-888-365-7155

by Friday, December 8, 2017

This event is sponsored by the Health and Human Services Division

Child Care Development and Title IV B 2 Funding

December 2017

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Beading Night with Family Services Brings Tribal Families Together

Contributed by Meagan Davenport- Family Services Program Assistant

On October 21, 2017 the Family Services department hosted a Family Beading Night. Tribal families gathered in Tribal Hall,

enjoyed dinner, each other’s company and beading with Tribal youth. Ashley Russell’s husband, Richard, completed the expert

spider kit! The kiddos were able to enjoy beading choker kits, as well as creating their very own necklaces and bracelets. We

chatted about the CCDF Program which assists families in obtaining child care so they can work or attend training/education

(10-40 verifiable hours a week). Parents may select a child care provider that satisfies any applicable State and local

requirements. It was wonderful to be able to sit and watch the tribal youth bead with their siblings, parents and even grandparents!

Silas Barton wears one of the necklaces

he strung together during the Family

Beading Night on October 21st

Great Beadwork Silas!

Photographs courtesy of

Meagan Davenport

“You are the bows

from which your children

as living arrows are sent

forth.”

-Khalil Gibran

Back row left to right: Carson Sprague, Talice Russell, Kaie Russell, Ava Barton, and Kira Flores

Front row left to right: Liam Petrie, Tycen Russell, and Silas Barton

Jayla Rigel shows off her beaded necklace from Family Beading Night.

Great job Jayla!

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December 2017

Top 7 Tips For Better Work/Life Balance

Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org

Failure can be a harsh word to our ears. We don’t like the sound of it. We typically don’t like to experience it. We really don’t want to be defined

by it. Often, the path of personal and professional development can be littered with more failures than we’d prefer, but those may be some critical

learning opportunities that equip us for our next success. The more comfortable we get with managing failure, the more it could help us succeed

at work and in life. If you’re in search of more ways to maximize your successes, contact your Department of Human Resources to see how we can

partner with you.

Feeling overworked? Instead of trying to switch careers

or companies, perhaps the solution to avoid burnout is to be

proactive about trying to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life

balance. These tips can help.

1. Leave the office by a certain time each day. If you have a

regular train to catch or a time you need to be home to pick up

your child or pet from daycare, you will be more inclined to stick

to a routine and clock off by a specific time of day. Whatever that

time may be for you, try to stick to it as much as possible so that

you’re home by a certain time.

2. Switch off your work email during certain hours each

night. The technology that allows you to check your work email

from home was at one time revolutionary, but has increasingly put

pressure on workers to be chained to their desks, in a manner of

speaking. Tempting as it can be to constantly check and refresh

your inbox, exercise discipline by turning off your work email

notifications during a specific window each day (say 8 p.m. to 6

a.m.).

3. Rest up. One thing you should never compromise on is your

sleep. In fact, Arianna Huffington in a famous TED Talk talks about

the power of a good night’s sleep and the wonders it can do to

stimulate creativity and idea generation. Getting adequate sleep

is essential to becoming more productive, which in turn allows you

to be more alert, complete your work faster and clock out earlier.

4. Inquire about flextime or telecommuting options. Not every

company affords its people the opportunity to take advantage of

flexible work options, but that’s starting to change especially as

younger workers enter the workplace in droves and challenge

the status quo. Sometimes the rules vary depending on specific

teams and managers. Whatever the case, it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Just make sure to lock the door if you ever need to jump on a

teleconference from your home office.

5. Practice time management by prioritizing your work. Your

daily to-do list may seem endless, but it helps to take a few minutes

each morning to prioritize your workload. Knowing what you need

to accomplish that day and setting goals or checklists for yourself

will help keep you on track so you can leave at a reasonable time.

6. Block off your calendar outside of work hours. Ever have a

7 a.m. meeting pop up on a Monday morning? That won’t happen

if you block off non-work hours on your calendar, indicating that

you’re unavailable during those times. If you work with international

teams, or even ones in different time zones, you may have a

harder time doing this — but you can set expectations up front

nonetheless. For instance, if you need to be on a 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.

conference call, make sure you have everything you need to do it

from home.

7. Schedule activities on weeknights. Whether it’s a soul cycle

session or bocce ball tournament or yoga class or game night,

scheduling activities on weeknights can provide an escape from

the demands of your job and give you something to look forward

to. As an added bonus, you won’t wind up working past 7 p.m. if

you have some place else to be.

Content taken from “7 Tips to help you find a better work-life balance” by Deanna

Hartley © 2017 CareerBuilder, LLC.

Three Rivers Casino’s World

Market Buffet in Florence

Announces a new Tribal Elder program.

Simply show your Tribal Id. Card at the Players Club in Florence and get a free

buffet voucher (up to two a month). The World Market Buffet is open Thursday –

Sunday for Dinner from 4pm - 9pm, and Sunday 10am - 3pm for Brunch.

Three Rivers Casino, 5647 HWY 126, Florence 1-877-374-8377