NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2019)
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March 2019
CLUSI
Issue 3
Volume 20
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Tribes Marks Seventh Round of Giving with Three Rivers Foundation Gala
Three Rivers Foundation Board of Trustees - Standing (left to right): Bob Main, Pat Farr, Chief Warren Brainard, Stephanie Watkins,
Tom Grove, and Doug Barrett. Seated (left to right): Teresa Spangler and Jay Bozievich. Photograph by Morgan Gaines.
Florence, OR— February 21, 2019 marked
the 2018/2019 annual gifting luncheon of
the Three Rivers Foundation held at the
Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence.
The Three Rivers Foundation, established
by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians as the giving
arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort,
announced gifts to 34 deserving nonprofit
organizations in the Tribe’s service district
areas.
During this gifting cycle, the Foundation
received over 130 grant proposals from
non-profits located in Coos, Curry, Douglas,
Lane, and Lincoln counties, as well as
many communities throughout Oregon.
Of those proposals, the following were
awarded grant dollars:
Coos County:
Bay Area Senior Center; Coos Bay, OR
Cascade Pacific Resource, Conservation
& Development; Corvallis, OR
Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation;
North Bend, OR
Coos Cares; Coos Bay, OR
North Bend Senior Center; North Bend,
OR
South Coast Family Harbor; Coos Bay,
OR
Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach,
Inc.; North Bend, OR
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3340;
Bandon, OR
Curry County:
Brookings Harbor Community Helpers;
Brookings, OR
Curry County Historical Society; Gold
Beach, OR
Douglas County:
Cobb School; Roseburg, OR
Kellogg Rural Fire District; Oakland, OR
NAMI Oregon; Roseburg, OR
Umpqua Discovery Center; Reedsport,
OR
Umpqua Valley South Coast District of
Oregon Music Teachers Association;
Roseburg, OR
Lane County:
Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane
County; Florence, OR
Bridgeway House; Eugene, OR
Catholic Community Services of Lane
County; Springfield, OR
Community Food for Creswell; Creswell,
OR
Emerald KIDSPORTS; Eugene, OR
Junction City Local Aid; Junction City, OR
Kids’ FIRST; Eugene, OR
Mapleton Food Share; Mapleton, OR
Memory Care Respite of Florence;
Florence, OR
Mid Lane Cares; Veneta, OR
Ophelia’s Place; Eugene, OR
Parenting Now!; Eugene, OR
Siuslaw Outreach Services, Inc.; Florence,
OR
Siuslaw School District 97j; Florence, OR
Triangle Food Box; Blachly, OR
Willamette Family; Eugene, OR
Lincoln County:
Food Share of Lincoln County; Newport,
OR
Toledo Food Pantry; Toledo, OR
View the Future; Yachats, OR
Foundation Chairperson, Teresa
Spangler sited some stunning data
from the 34 organizations the Trustees
selected. Of those 34 organizations
there were 572,603 volunteer hours and
even more amazing is over 160,000
people were helped through these 34
organizations.
Story continues on page 5
Save the Date:
Tribal Candidate Forums
March 16, 2019 Florence Outreach Office 10:30 a.m.,
Eugene Outreach Office 2:00 p.m.
March 17, 2019 Tribal Hall, Coos Bay, 10:00 a.m.
Tribal Election Day
April 14, 2019
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Chief Warren Brainard Gives
Invocation at Governor Brown’s
Inauguration Gala
On January 14, 2019, Chief Warren Brainard represented
the Tribe by attended Governor Kate Brown’s Inauguration and
the opening ceremonies of the Joint Session of the Legislature
along with representatives from other Oregon Tribes at the
State Capital.
Then on January 18, he was asked to give the invocation at
Governor Browns Inauguration Gala in Portland. The Gala was
a great success and hundreds of people attended the event.
March 2019
There are no Council Business or Resolution
Summaries to post in this edition of The Voice of
CLUSI as the February 10, 2019 Regular Council
Meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Upcoming Council Meeting
March 10, 2019
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
10:00 a.m.
Colonel Warren Brainard
Cultural Exchange
Information and photograph provided by
Chief Warren Brainard and Marjene Brainard
US Air Force Colonel Warren Brainard, NATO Police
Institutional Advisory Team, presents His Excellency, Deputy
Minister of Interior for Afghanistan, General Abdul Purdilli, a
traditional Pendleton Indian trade blanket. It is common in
Afghan culture for a formal exchange of gifts to honor and
seal a friendship. Col Brainard stated he wanted his gift to
represent his native heritage, as throughout American Indian
cultures, from the Plains people to tribes of the Northwest
Coast, few items have been so closely identified with native
culture as the traditional Indian trade blanket. Col Brainard
said that he hoped the gift would always remind the minister
of the goodwill and blessings for peace from his family to the
people of Afghanistan. Col Brainard is currently deployed in
support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and is the son of
Chief, Warren Brainard of the Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians at Coos Bay, Oregon.
Posted: February 28 , 2019
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT
The following proposed Code Amendment was passed for First Reading by Tribal
Council on February 15, 2019.
TITLE: 1 General Provisions
Chapter 1-9 Tribal Council
The Tribal Council wishes to amend CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) to add a
new Section 1-9-10 and to accordingly renumber existing Section 1-9-10 and all
subsequent sections. Section to be added below:
1-9-10 Tribal Council Member Employment
A Tribal Council Member may not also serve as: Chief Executive Officer or Chief
Financial Officer for the Tribal government, or their assistants; Chief Executive Officer or
Chief Financial Officer for any of the economic enterprises of the Tribes, or their
assistants; Human Resources Director, or; Chief Executive Officer of the Tribe’s
Gaming Commission.
DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS
EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:
March 27, 2019
The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published
in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight
(28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’
website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written
comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie McNeil ,
Administration Office, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:
jmcneil@ctclusi.org.
Feb 2019, photo-Kabul, Afghanistan
Information and photograph provided by Chief Warren Brainard
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March 2019
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 interested 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., either
online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or
mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave.,
Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506
or Fax: 541-888-2853.
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.
Upcoming Events
March 8th – Housing APR Comments Due
March 8th – 10th – Oregon Tribes’ Youth Summit,
Canyonville, OR
March 9th – First Canoe Pull of the Year, Umpqua Eden,
9:00 a.m. Winchester Bay Boast Ramp near
U.S. Coast Guard Station
March 10th – Tribal Council Meeting, Community Center,
10:00 a.m.
March 11th – Student Summer Internship Applications Open
March 15th – Statement of Candidacy Deadline to run for
Tribal Council
March 15th & 16th – Elders Honor Day, Three Rivers Casino,
Florence, OR
March 16th – Tribal Candidate Forum, Florence Outreach
Office 10:30 a.m., then Eugene Outreach Office 2:00 p.m.
March 17th – Tribal Candidate Forum, Coos Bay Tribal Hall,
10:00 a.m.
March 19th – Tribal Family Gathering Dinner, Florence, OR
6:00 p.m. RSVP for location
March 22nd – Tribal Election Ballots will be mailed to
“Registered Voters” – Ballots are mailed and received by
a third party accounting firm who assist in tabulation.
March 25th – 29th – Spring Day Camp, Ages 5 - 11
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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
Warren Brainard, Chief
March 25th – 30th – Spring Break Over-Night Camp,
Ages 12 and up
March 26th – Spring Break Camp Elders Lunch,
RSVP required, Noon – 3:00 p.m.
April 4th – Elders Luncheon, Eugene Outreach Office,
11:30 a.m.
April 11th – Parenting Workshop, Community Center,
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 13th – Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies program,
Community Center, 1:00 p.m.
April 14th – Tribal Council Meeting, Community Center,
10:00 a.m.
April 14th – Tribal Council General Meeting,
Community Center, 1:00 p.m.
April 14th - Tribal Election Day
April 18th – Parenting Workshop, Community Center,
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 25th – Parenting Workshop, Community Center,
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 30th – May 2nd – Cold Water Training
May 2nd – Parenting Workshop, Community Center,
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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
Health 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
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
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Karen Porter, Education Dept
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
education@ctclusi.org
Family Services
Earl Boots, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
eboots@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
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of Health
Services
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@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
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Tribal Council
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.org
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.org
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
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
March 10, 2019
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR
97420
10:00 a.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
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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2019 Tribal Council Election
Candidates
POSITION NUMBER INCUMBENT
(Current Member of Council)
Position #1
Position #3
Doc Slyter
Mark Ingersoll
Position #5
Teresa Spangler
Deadline to Submit a Statement of
Candidacy is March 15, 2019
Candidates Running for Tribal Council
The Tribal Members listed below have decided
to run for a position on Tribal Council. They
have officially submitted their Statement of
Candidacy on the date listed by their name.
Name
Position #
Running For
David Petrie
Date Submitted
Statement
of Candidacy
Position #3
2/15/2019
Mitchell Harper Position #5
2/15/2019
Iliana Montiel
2/20/2019
Position #5
This information can be found online at
www.ctclusi.org/elections
This list will be updated as individuals submit
Statements of Candidacy.
April 14, 2019 Tribal Council Election Information
POSITION NUMBER
Position #1
Position #3
Position #5
INCUMBENT
Doc Slyter
Mark Ingersoll
Teresa Spangler
March 15, 2019: Final deadline for candidates to run for Tribal Council. If you wish to
run for Tribal Council in positions #1, #3 or #5 you must submit a ‘Statement of
Candidacy” by March 15, 2019. In addition, you must also submit by the same deadline
date, a “Position Statement” to be included in the ballots.
March 16, 2019: Tribal Candidate Forums: 10:30 am in Florence (Florence Outreach
Office, 3757 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439) and also at 2:00 pm in Eugene (Eugene
Outreach Office, 135 Silver Lane, Eugene OR 97404)
March 17, 2019: Tribal Candidate Forums: 10:00 am in Coos Bay (Tribal Hall 338
Wallace Ave, Coos Bay OR 97420)
March 22, 2019: Ballots will be mailed to every “Registered Voter”. Ballots are mailed
and received by a third party accounting firm, who will assist in tabulation.
BALLOTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TRIBAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE
April 14, 2019: ELECTION DAY - will be at Tribal Hall, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR
97420. The Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. You may have your ballot
delivered by any means you choose or you may vote in person then.
“Statement of Candidacy”: a Statement of Candidacy that has been file-stamped received and
accepted by the Election Clerk. The receipt of the Statement of Candidacy shall state, at a minimum,
the name of the person accepting the statement; name, roll number and signature of the person
presenting the statement; and date and time of the filing. Each candidate shall indicate the position for
which he or she is filing. 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.
“ Position Statement” : shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed on both
sides, capable of being copied on a black and white copier, shall be published in the February, March
or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference. It will be stated
in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall
not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements. Further, if a reasonable
doubt exists as to the accuracy, candidates will be asked to furnish proof of their statement.
“Registered Voters”: those Tribal members who have received a Signature Card. Voter registration
is required. If eligible voters wish to vote, a signature card bearing two (2) signatures (one (1) printed
and one (1) written) of the voter must be on file with the Election Board before ballots are mailed out
prior to an election, or before voting on Election Day at the Tribal Hall.
“Tribal Candidate Forums”: a time to meet the candidates, in a question, answer forum.
NOTICE TO ALL READERS
Tribal Council Candidate Position Statement
Inserted in the March 2019 and April
2019 Editions of The Voice of CLUSI Tribal
Newsletter
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not
be responsible for the accuracy of the
candidates’ position statements.
Tribal Code Title 7 -Enrollment, Committees,
Elections and Referendums, Chapter 7-3. 7-3-
24 Candidacy Procedures(b) (3) Each candidate shall
indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No
shuffling of positions will be allowed. Each candidate will
be given the opportunity to present a position statement
for inclusion in the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the
Newsletter deadline. Position statements shall not be
longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed
on both sides, capable of being copied on a black and
white copier. Position statements shall be published in
the February, March or April issue, depending upon when
the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference. It will
be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall
not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’
position statements. Further, if a reasonable doubt exists
as to the accuracy, candidates will be asked to furnish
proof of their statement.
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 (1) position available in each committee due to vacancies and
term expiration on 12-31-2018. 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 attached
Letter of Interest Form must be completed and returned in the envelope for Tribal Council
considerations. All forms should be received by December 1, 2018.
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.
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Three Rivers Foundation...continued from cover page
Our successes are a reflection of the commitment
and passion of our dedicated leadership. Listed
below are the current trustees who ensure that the
Three Rivers Foundation continues to reflect the
goals and commitment of the Confederated Tribes
of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians to our
local communities.
• Teresa Spangler, Tribal Council Vice-Chair &
Three Rivers Foundation Chair
• Jay Bozievich, Lane County Commissioner,
West Lane & Three Rivers Foundation ViceChair
• Chief Warren Brainard, Chief of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw
Indians & Trustee
• Pat Farr, Lane County Commissioner &
Trustee
• Doug Barrett, Tribal Council Member &
Trustee
• Tom Grove, Appointed by the Governor &
Trustee
• Bob Main, Coos County Commissioner &
Trustee
• Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human
Resources for the Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians &
Trustee
The Three Rivers Foundation supports innovative
ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots
efforts in the following areas: education, health, public
safety, problem gambling, the arts, the environment,
cultural activities and historic preservation.
Chief Warren Brainard awards the Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank C High Medal of
Honor Post 3440 a grant from the Three Rivers Foundation
Stephanie Watkins presents a Three Rivers Foundation grant to Boys & Girls Club of
Western Lane County
www.threeriversfoundation.org
Teresa Spangler presents an award to Bridgeway House
whose mission is to offer treatments, developmental
therapies, enrichment courses, and support to children
and families of all income levels with autism and related
abilities
Representative from the Coos Bay Area Zonta Service
Foundation accept a grant award from Bob Main for the
Little Red Schoolhouse Project
Pat Farr awards a grant to
KIDS’ First to aid in providing
intervention and advocacy for
children who are victims of, or
witnesses to, crime.
Siuslaw School Diestric 97j receives a grant award from
Tom Grove. This grant will aid the Health Occupations
Career Technical Educations Program, enhancing health
science skills for students
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental
health organization receives a grant award by
Jay Bozievich
Doug Barrett presents a grant to Kellogg
Rural Fire District (KRFD) to help them
continue in their mission to prevent and
protect from all fire and to provide aid
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March 2019
This Month...be on the Lookout for Trilliums
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Trilliums are in the family
Melanthiaceae, the Bunchflower family. Death
camas and bear grass also belong to this family.
Also known as wake robin, this long-lived perennial
is one of the first native flowers to bloom in spring.
Bearing three leaves and three white petals that
darken to a purplish-pink as they age, trilliums are
the most distinctive woodland beauties. Spreading
by rhizomes, these lovelies tend to habit moist,
wooded areas, streambanks, or seasonal waterways
and appreciate shade and rich soils. They can grow
up to heights of 20 inches and take almost 7 years to
bloom from seed.
Food: Trillium leaves can be eaten as a cooked
green. However, only one leaf per plant should
probably be harvested to ensure the plants survival.
Medicine: Trilliums are also called birth root, as the
roots were traditionally used during labor for uterine
bleeding. It was also used as a poultice to soothe
skin irritations.
Scientific Name: Trillium Ovatum
Photograph by Morgan Gaines
First Canoe Pull of the Year to be held on March 9, 2019
Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant and Tobacco Grant Coordinator
The Culture and Natural Resource Department is putting
on the first canoe pull of 2019. We chose Takimiiya/Tkimya
(Umpqua Eden) as our significant place to visit during the
pull. The Quuiich (Lower Umpqua) landsite was given
back to the Tribes as part of the 2018 Tribal Fairness Act
land transfer. We are very happy to have such a beautiful
site back under our stewardship.
Agenda: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
9:00 am gather at Winchester Bay boat ramp near the
U.S. Coast Guard Station.
9:00 am to ~ 12:00pm Canoe trip and visit of
Takimiiya.
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Provided.
All Tribal families are welcome. Elders and members with
physical limitations can be accommodated on a first come,
first serve RSVP basis. For safety reasons, all participants
under 18 years of age are required to be supervised by a
parent or guardian during this activity.
What’s Provided:
• Transportation from Coos Bay or Florence
provided by RSVP only
o Leave Coos Bay by 8:30am tentatively
o Leave Florence by 8:20am tentatively
• Paddles, life jackets, and water-wicking long
sleeve shirts
• Water
• Lunch
• History of significant sites along trip
• Canoe protocol and etiquette instruction
• Support boat in case of emergencies
• Sunscreen
What to Bring:
• Water bottle
• Warm clothes
• Rain gear if rain is forecast
• Sunglasses
• Hat/headgear
Please utilize our RSVP Line at 541-435-7155 or toll free at 1-888-365-7155
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Turning the Tide for Salmon on the Oregon Coast
Contributed by Bryan Gillooly, Restoration Projects Manager
Over the last 200 years, our region has undergone
and quantity of salmon spawning and rearing habitat. What
significant changes with Tribal stewardship being replaced
was once grazed farmland, is being returned to its natural
with extensive timber harvesting, commercial fishing,
condition, a virtual paradise for salmon.
agriculture and development. Given these drastic changes
It is important to realize that Tribal partners and stewardship
in the Tribe’s Ancestral Territory,
is making a tremendous impact.
it is easy to become pessimistic
Monumental projects are being
about the future. In our lifetimes,
undertaken reconnecting local
we have seen the environment
peoples to their land, making
change in ways no one ever dared
lasting change and showing that
imagine. And when we think of
hope is not lost for the salmon
our ancestors, our current reality
nor for our communities. In the
seems like we have reached the
face of what looms on the horizon,
point of no return. It’s easy to
including a changing climate, we
lose hope and wonder if there is
see a bright future of partnership,
anything that can be done to turn
collaboration
and
resilient
the tide. In response, CTCLUSI
watersheds.
is working with regional partners
Through NOAA’s Pacific Coast
to restore multiple watersheds
Salmon Recovery Fund, CTCLUSI
on the Oregon Coast and
is able to support game changing
incorporate Traditional Ecological
salmon recovery projects such
Knowledge*** in restoration to heal
as this, hiring local contractors
the land and return the attributes
and agencies to support the
Before the Fivemile Bell Restoration Project
which made our rivers a home to
local
economy.
CTCLUSI
Photo provided by Paul Burns, US Forest Service
abundant populations of fish and
integrates Traditional Ecological
wildlife, and the seemingly endless resources in the not too
Knowledge*** in these projects to ensure that native plant
distant past.
species are included that are traditionally important to the
“What makes the Siuslaw able to be restored is not just
Tribe for first foods and other cultural uses like weaving
the landscape …its related to the people that live here and
and tool making. CTCLUSI also supports projects in areas
their desire to actually change this and make this what it
that are historically important to the Tribe, Tahkenitch being
once was… because they have a strong connection to this
home to an important village around 8,000 years old.
place… It’s going to be landowners, the Tribe [and] it’s
And you too can participate in the continuation of this historic
going to be the kids that grow up here that are going to be
project! On March 23 rd, 2019, the Siuslaw Watershed Council
the ones that can make a change…”
is hosting a Fivemile Bell Project Tour and Native Planting
–Margaret Corvi, Culture and Natural Resource Director
Event for local stakeholders and community members.
And change is happening. Most don’t realize that the
This is a unique opportunity to see progress in your local
Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes Watersheds have some of the
watershed and participate to make this change sustainable
healthiest wild salmon runs
for generations to come.
in Oregon, with thousands
Call the Siuslaw Watershed
of Endangered Species Act
Council at (541) 268-3044
listed “Threatened” Coho
or
write
nativeplants@
salmon
spawning
each
siuslaw.org to be put on a
year near Fivemile and
list for updates and more
Bell Creeks, the largest
information. Or visit their
tributaries of Tahkenitch
website at siuslaw.org for
(Tsaxinich) Lake. Realizing
more information, and follow
the potential of this Coho
them on Facebook and
run to be even more robust
Instagram to stay up to date
in the future, partners in the
on this project and others!
area have come together at
Partners
at
Fivemile
the Fivemile Bell Restoration
Bell
include:
Siuslaw
Project, which has restored
National Forest, Siuslaw
over four miles of important
Watershed Council, Siuslaw
After Restoration
salmon stream habitat. This
Institute, Western Rivers
Photo provided by Paul Burns, US Forest Service
multi-million dollar, nearly
Conservancy,
CTCLUSI,
10-year project is led by the Siuslaw National Forest and the
Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, National Oceanic
Siuslaw Watershed Council, and is supported by CTCLUSI
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Pacific Coast
and many other partners including Ecotrust, the Siuslaw
Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF), Oregon Department of Fish
Institute, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz.
and Wildlife (ODFW), US Fish and Wildlife Service, National
This project has removed 50 acres of invasive plant
Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Elkton Community Center,
species, replanted over 112 acres of riparian and upland
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Umpqua
habitat with 155,000 native plants, and sown over 1,700
Soil and Water Conservation District, local contractors and
pounds of native grass and forb seed. Over 1,500 pieces of
native plant nurseries and project volunteers.
large wood were placed on the floodplain to increase quality
*** Learn more about how Traditional Ecological Knowledge that Tribal members bring to restoration projects is invaluable to help bring
back the ecological integrity of the landscape, so both the fish and the people can thrive together as they once did, by watching the Siuslaw Watershed
Council’s Youtube channel, featuring Jesse Beers, Siuslaw Tribal Member and CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship Manager. Just Youtube “Suislaw
Watershed Council” from your computer or mobile device.
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Tribal Member Birth Announcement
Rylee Sandira Campbell
~ Coos ~
Rylee Sandria Campbell was born
on October 6, 2018, she weighed 6
pounds and 13 ounces and was 20
inches tall. Rylee was born in Coos
Bay to loving parents Kaleb Campbell
and Alexandra Campbell. Rylee is the
descendant of grandmother Karen
Nissan.
Welcome Baby Rylee!
Baby Baskets!
Are you expecting a Baby?
Come join us for lunch, prizes and information on Best Practices
during Pregnancy
We will begin holding monthly gatherings with a Kickoff on
Saturday April 13, 2019 @ 1:00 PM
at the Community Center 338 Wallace St, Coos Bay
Topics will include but are not limited to:
Are you a Tribal member or Tribal spouse living in the five-county service area (Coos,
Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties) and expecting a baby? We can help you by
providing a basket of necessities for your new little bundle of joy. Our Community Health
Aides work together with our Dental Clinic to make sure you receive a great variety of
baby products to start your baby’s precious life with ease, comfort and good health. Some
of these items include diapers, wipes, bottles, a tooth/gum brush, bathing products, and
a car seat. If you are eligible to receive one of these baskets, please contact your area’s
Community Health Aide.
Pre-natal care
Tribal Best Practices
Substance Abuse Prevention
Safety—SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome & Car Seat
Congratulations!
Installation And much more!
The program includes projects like cradleboards, baby books,
Dream Catchers, etc.
We hope you will join us and allow the Tribe to support your
Armando Martinez: Coos Bay Office: (541) 435-7558 Cell: (541) 435-5223
Doug Morrison: Florence Office: (541) 997-6685 Cell: (541) 297-2391
Kimmy Bixby: Eugene Office: (541) 744-1334 Cell: (541) 808-8684
Journey
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 10, 2019
541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155
Tribal Member Birth Announcements
Celebrate welcoming your baby to the Tribal family!
Send in your photographs and information to have your new
bundle of joy announced in The Voice of CLUSI newsletter.
Send information to:
Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist by emailing
mgaines@ctclusi.org
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Access to Business Skills Training Classes Throughout Oregon
Need to take a class to improve your business skills, learn how
to use QuickBooks, figure out how to sell online? You can take a
class at the Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab.
Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420
But wait, you live in Eugene, or Medford, or Newport, or Salem?
No worries! We can help find you the right business skills training
class at any of the 19 different Small Business Development
Centers (SBDC’s) located all across Oregon.
Log on to www.bizcenter.org, find the class you want, then
contact the Small Business Incubator Manager to get you
enrolled.
MJ Koreiva, Small Business Incubator Manager
mkoreiva@ctclsui.org
(541) 888-9577
Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab
Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Photo credit MJ Koreiva
CTCLUSI Small Business Incubator Lab
Small Business Incubator Lab – located at
2110 Newmark Avenue, #224 in Coos Bay
Providing assistant to Tribal Members wanting
to start their own businesses.
Business Incubators can provide resources
and services needed to get you closer to
launching your new business.
Shared office space, computers, high-speed
internet, color printers and administrative
services.
Assistance with business basics: marketplace
and product research, business plan
preparation, entrepreneurial training, and
business etiquette and presentations skills.
Small Business Incubator Lab – located at 2110 Newmark Avenue, Suite #224 in Coos Bay
Access to specialize business skills training programs
like accounting and financial management.
Help with obtaining specific business certification and
regulatory compliance.
Networking activities, links to strategic partners,
management team identification, advisory boards and
mentors. Product and services brand development
assistance.
You can find more information about the Small
Business Incubator Lab by going to
CTCLUSI.ORG, use the drop down menu under
Member Services, and click on Small Business
Incubator. That will send you to the Business
Incubator webpage.
If you wish to use the CTCLUSI’s Small Business
Incubator Lab, fill out the Application Form. You’ll find
the Small Business Incubator Application Form at the
top of the Business Incubator page.
For more information, contact MJ Koreiva,
the Small Business Incubator Manager at:
(541) 888-9577 or email: mkoreiva@ctclusi.org
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Posted March 1, 2019
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
Housing Department
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.
Annual Performance
Jaina June Radford
Parent: Melinda Radford
Lineal Descendant: Samuel Sprague
Tribe: Coos
Stella Marie McCoy
Parent: Melissa Reeves
Lineal Descendant: James D. Lott Sr.
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Report
Blake Mitchell Gardner
Parent: Jess William Gardner
Lineal Descendant: Jesse R. Gardner
Vyolet Wheatlea Hileman
Parent: Tate J. Hileman
Lineal Descendant: Debra L. Hileman
Contributed by Linda Malcomb, Director
of Housing
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Tribe: Coos
Stevie Jean Michelle Walton
Parent: Courtney Krossman
Lineal Descendant: Mary Adamec
Tribe: Coos
Winter Leigh Coleman
Parent: Christopher E. Coleman
Lineal Descendant: Arleen Perkins
Tribe: Coos
Sequoia Wren Mendoza
Parent: Nicole Mendoza
Lineal Descendant: Jo Will Brainard
Rylee Sandria Campbell
Parent: Alexandra J. Campbell
Lineal Descendant: Karen K. Nissan
Tribe: Coos
Tribe: Coos
Nepenthe Irwin Fong
Parent: Jeffery Mark Fong
Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney
Tribe: Coos
Braxton Fong
Parent: Nepenthe Irwin Fong
Lineal Descendant :Bennett Barney
Tribe: Coos
Aiyana Fong
Parent: Nepenthe Irwin Fong
Lineal Descendant: Bennet Barney
Tribe: Coos
Makaila Fong
Parent: Nepenthe Irwin Fong
Lineal Descendant: Bennet Barney
Tribe: Coos
As required by HUD the Housing
Department must complete and
submit an Annual Performance
Report each year. This report details
the programs and activities that
were completed by the Housing
Department during 2018. To review
the document and make comments,
please contact Linda Malcomb at
1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR
97420, or at 541-888-1310 or at
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org.
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).
Dental Word Scramble
Contributed by Naomi Petrie, Dental Therapist
Scrambled Word
umsg
sielm
muoth
neutgo
tbie
wehc
Unscrambled Word
____
_____
_____
______
____
____
Word Scramble Answers printed on page 15
Contact the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic
to schedule an appointment
(541) 888-6433
All comments must be
submitted to the Housing
Department staff no later
than March 8, 2019.
For Sale: Electric
Toothbrushes!
For Sale by CTCLUSI Dental
ONLY $20.00
Oral-B Vitality Electric Toothbrushes.
Refill heads also available for $5.00.
Call - (541) 888-6433
Remove more plaque and decrease inflammation with an electric
toothbrush. This brush features 7600 oscillations per minute, a 2-minute
timer, 2 brush heads, 1 charging station, and 1 rechargeable battery.
Order yours today. Must pre-pay when ordered. (Shipping available for an extra fee.)
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Spring Break Over-Night Camp
March 25-30, 2019
(Monday-Saturday)
Ages 12 and Up
Come and spend the week with Us!
-Canoeing local waterways
-Hiking
-Learning to track the seasons
-Learning preparations for coming
seasons
Camp applications can be found online at
CTCLUSI.org.
For more information contact Sonja McCarty
at 541-808-8175
HOC Uses the Traditional Canoe Journey
as a metaphor for life. Campers will learn
the skills they need to travel their life’s
journey, using Tribal values, traditions and
culture as compass to guide and anchor
them.
CTCLUSI Summer
Hosted by CTCLUSI’s HOC Program
Need a Ride?
Student Internships
The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current
College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based
work experience along with their needs, desires and interests.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Call Kathy Perkins, Transportation Coordinator
at (541) 888-9577
Indians
Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) OR recent graduate
(within 6 months) in/from any Accredited College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a Tribal educational stipend)
Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from
your college’s registrars or campus placement office.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background
check which may include fingerprinting.
Online Applications will be taken starting March 11, 2019.
Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Tribal Government/Job Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.
Deadline to apply is May 3, 2019
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Cocktail Beverage Server
Food Server ~ Host
Food Court Runner/Dining Room Attendant
Food Court Outlet Cook
Line Cook
Night Cook/Cleaner
Dish Machine Operator
Guest Room/Laundry Attendant
Table Games Dealer in Training
Special Events Team Member
Maintenance Tech 1
Security Officer 1
Soft Count Team Member Dual Rate Lead
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Line Cook
Blue Earth
Telecommunications/Network Technician
Tribal Government Offices
Special Events Employee, On Call (location varies)
Purchased/Referred Care Specialist
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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Welcome New Tribal Elder
Scott Zimmer
Elders Valentines
Birthday Luncheon
Elders gathered together at
the Florence Outreach Office
on Thursday, February 7,
2019. Together they enjoyed
fun and games including
musical chairs, birthday
cake, and most importantly,
each others company.
Elders, be sure to join in on
the fun next month during the
Elders Lunch on Thursday,
April 4, 2019 at the Eugene
Outreach Office. We look
forward to seeing you there!
The Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
and Coquille Indian Tribe
will be co-hosting the
23rd Annual
Oregon Tribal Elders Honor Day
to be held on March 15 & 16, 2019
at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon
Friday, March 15th:
10:30 to 11:30 ~ Registration at Entrance to Events Center
11:30 to 12:00 ~ Opening,
12:00 to 1:00 ~ Lunch
1:00 to 2:00 ~ Entertainment
2:00 to 2:30 ~ Break
2:30 to 4:00 ~ Bingo in Events Center
4:00 to 5:30 ~ Break - Check into Florence Quality Inn
5:30 to 7:30 ~ Return to Events Center
Dinner served at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16th:
7:00 to 10:00 ~ Breakfast in the Events Center
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 28th to:
Iliana Montiel, Assistant Director of HSD at 541-888-7526.
Limited transportation is provided.
There will not be a charge to Tribal Elders for any of the activities.
All other guests, with the exception of spouses, van/bus drivers, care
providers/ chaperons, will be charged for meals. All guests must be over 55,
with the exception of spouses, caregivers and staff.
Tribal Elders enjoy
a round of musical
chairs (pictured
right) during the
Valentine’s Day
Elders Luncheon in
Florence, Oregon
Photographs by
Kimmy Bixby and
Iliana Montiel
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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 Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services 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 Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Carolyn
McCafferty
Richard Lum
• Coos
• Son to Claudette Lum,
nephew to Bill Long,
brother to Lisa Hudson,
Terri Branco, and Diane
Cline, husband to Nancy
Lum, and father to Celilia
Lum and Sydney Lum.
• Coos
• The two dearest people in
Carolyn’s life are her sister,
Carmen Thompson, and her
son, Vincent McCafferty.
She also has two nieces,
Shawndra West and
Michelle Lowe, and one
nephew, Kevin Thomas.
Carolyn McCafferty
Favorite Hobbies:
•
•
•
Playing piano (selftaught).
Goodwill shopping.
Re-constructing lamps.
Favorite Saying:
“I love you. It needs to be
said more often.”
and
“You’ve got to be kidding me!”
Proudest Accomplishments:
• Her very talented son,
Vincent.
• Having the honor of being
married for 34 years before
her husband passed away.
• Being artistically inclined.
Bucket List:
• Ending each month with a
little extra money.
• Getting a part-time job.
• Always having good
company.
Proudest Accomplishments:
Richard Lum
Favorite Hobbies:
•
•
•
•
•
Currently bowling with his
team, “The Lumchops.”
Playing Basketball and
Tennis in his younger years.
Always staying active.
Coaching.
Being a comedian
(jokester).
Favorite Saying:
Jokingly, “You know … men
never lie.”
Thursday, April 4, 2019
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Join us for good food, games and socializing!
RSVP by Friday, March 29th
Please call the RSVP line at 541-435-7155
or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health Services Division
Elders Activity Program
• Airforce during Vietnam,
from 1972 – 1976.
• Got married to Nancy.
• Being a Basketball coach
for several years.
Bucket List:
•
•
•
Travel to Oregon and see
the Casino.
Travel to Singapore
because it looked awesome
in a movie he watched.
Live a happy life with his
wife.
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Preparation of the Forest Management Plan Begins
Contributed by Steve Andringa, Forest Lands Manager
It has been over a year now since the passage of the Western he brings a unique understanding of environmental and natural
Oregon Tribal Fairness Act which returned 14,742 acres of land resources law. His work ethic and good-natured character
to CTCLUSI. Now it is time to pull up our sleeves and begin the will complement the CTCLUSI organization. Much of his time
preparation of the Forest Management
initially will focus on developing an
Plan (FMP) which will more clearly
accurate timber inventory. A reliable
define the tribal goals, objectives and
timber inventory is a vital component
projects associated with these lands.
of a successful Forest Management
One key element in developing a
Plan. Another key project Colin will
sound FMP is to seek input from the
focus on is the development of an
tribal membership, because, after all,
Operational Agreement relating to
it’s your land!
the road systems. The intermingled
As a first step, your Tribal Council
character of these roads requires
has authorized the establishment of a
cooperation between CTCLUSI, the
Forest Planning Advisory Committee.
Bureau of Land Management, and
This Committee will oversee the
as the trustee, the Bureau of Indian
development of the FMP, provide
Affairs to assure access, maintenance
guidance, and ensure the plan
and improvements of this network of
addresses the needs and desires
roads.
of CTCLUSI membership.
If you
The steps necessary to put together
Photograph of the Tioga Block
are interested in participating on this
a strong FMP are numerous and will
provided by Steve Andringa
Committee, submit your Letter of
take many months. You can expect
Interest by March 15, 2019. There
to receive regular updates through
The CTCLUSI Forest Management Plan
will also be opportunities for your
these news articles, the CTCLUSI
will serve to guide management, protect
participation during tribal public
website, open meetings, surveys and
meetings which will occur periodically
questionnaires, and Tribal Council
sacred and culturally sensitive sites, and
during the development of the
meetings.
enhance lands in need of restoration into
plan. And of course there is always
Your ancestors respected and
the next decade and set the foundation of
opportunity to visit directly with the
cared for this land for you and future
future plans to follow.
forestry staff to get updated or provide
generations and I am confident this
input.
plan will reflect the desires and needs
Speaking of forestry staff, we have
of the tribal members. The CTCLUSI
filled the recently advertised Forester position with Colin Beck, Forest Management Plan will serve to guide management,
a local person who brings nearly 20 years of forestry experience protect sacred and culturally sensitive sites, and enhance lands
with him. Colin brings both a strong technical background in in need of restoration into the next decade and set the foundation
forestry, and with his Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clack Law School, of future plans to follow.
PARENTING
WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF
COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
When:
ThursdaysApril 11
April 18
April 25
May 2
Please join us for good food and fun
with other Tribal Families.
All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Sorry, No transportation is provided.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Time:
5:30-7:30pm
Chen’s Family Dish Restaurant
Location:
Florence, OR
CTCLUSI – Community
Center
338 Wallace St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
3620 Hwy 101
Dinner 6 pm—8 pm
Please RSVP By Friday March 15, 2019
Childcare & Meals Will Be Provided
(541)-435-7155 or toll free 1-(888)-280-0726
Presentations:
Wisdom Warriors
Doug Morrison, CHA
and
Please Call the RSVP Line at
541-435-7155
Or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
Healing of the Canoe and Spring Break Camps
By Thursday March 28, 2019
Questions, please contact Doug Morrison, CHA (541) 997-6685
Presented by Family Serivces
Sponsored by: Health Services Division — Diabetes Grant
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2019 Fitness
Program Update
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services
Last year, your Fitness program provided
reimbursement to 479 adults/spouses and 188
youth. The program has two funding sources:
IHS funding for Tribal members living in the
PRC service delivery area and Tribal General
Funds for all other Tribal members/spouses.
Total expenditures for 2018 were $192,318
($61,636 from IHS funds and $130,682 from
General Funds).
Adults and youth ages 6-17 get an annual
benefit of $500 for fitness-related expenses.
Youth 0-5 get an annual benefit of $300 for ageappropriate expenses. Here are a few changes
and clarifications for the program:
Kayaks: allowable again – maximum
reimbursement of $250.
Kayaks and bicycles: limited to once in 5
years.
Yoga mats: reimbursement up to $25.
Fitbits/Fitness
watches:
maximum
reimbursement of $150.
Specific shoes for running, jogging, and
walking: up to $125 once per year.
Clothing: limited to uniforms/items required
for participation in a sport; we will now pay
for rentals of dance recital costumes for
youth.
Participation fees for marathons and
races are no longer reimbursable.
Finally, please remember that generic receipts
must be accompanied by a canceled check or
bank statement (a copy of the actual check
or duplicate check cannot be accepted). We
cannot accept a bill of sale in lieu of a receipt. We
also cannot accept cash receipts from private
parties. If you are purchasing equipment, it
must be from a business or online website. All
receipts must be legible and show the vendor’s
name, date of purchase, item name, and cost.
Since this is a reimbursement program, the
Tribe cannot make purchases for you. However,
if you need assistance for paying youth sports
fees, buying required uniforms, etc., you must
give 10-days’ notice to allow time for the check
to be cut. If you have any questions, please
call DeeDee Plaep at (541) 997-6685.
EZ Mini Storage - Operated
by Blue Earth
EZ Mini Storage 1293 Ocean Boulevard next to
the Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay
Tribal Members & Employees get 20% off of
the Monthly Rental Rate
COLD WATER TRAINING
For more
information,
contact:
Jesse Beers
541-888-1319
x7319
jbeers@ctclusi.org
TUESDAY APRIL 30- THURSDAY MAY 2, 2019
Safety and Rescue
The three-day course will explore the following areas: paddling
environment, personal preparation, rescue philosophy, scene
management, medical issues, equipment, throw ropes, water
hazards and hydrology, swimming, wading, boat based rescue, pins,
entrapment, and water scenarios.
Healing of the Canoe program has covered the cost of the
training and training certificates for CTCLUSI.
Tribal Court’s new Wellness Court needs a volunteer Tribal Elder
to be a Wellness Court Team member.
This Elder will sit on Wellness Court staffings and provide input regarding
traditions, culture, and the community at large in an effort the assist the
participants in their recovery
and restoration to the Tribe.
If you are interested in working with the Tribal Court, contact:
Jenifer Stephens
Wellness Court Case Manager,
541-888-1307
Cell: 541-808-8425
jstephens@ctclusi.org
Contact Phone Blue Earth by calling
541-269-2964
Sizes: 5x10; 8x10; 10x10; 10x20; 10x30
[subject to availability]
Dental Word Scramble Printed on Page 10
Answers:
Gums, Smile, Mouth, Tongue, Bite, Chew
Contact the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic to schedule an appointment
(541) 888-6433
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March 2019
Tribal Planning Department Holds Open House
Contributed by Naoki Tsuruta, Assistant Planner
On January 9 and January 26, the CTCLUSI’s Tribal Planning
Department held their first annual Open House. Attendees had the
opportunity to learn all Tribal Planning related items.
The following Items discussed were:
•
Coos Head Area Master Plan (CHAMP)
•
Strategic Plan
•
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
•
Strategic Transportation Safety Plan
•
Severy Access
•
Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan
•
Small Business Incubator Lab Updates
•
Transportation Policy & Procedures
•
Transit Resource
•
Fee to Trust
•
Strategic Acquisition Plan
•
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
•
Elliot State Forest
Kathy Perkins, Transportation Coordinator
Attendees also had the chance to win a $100 and $50 prize
by entering the department’s raffle contest. The raffle contest
requires attendees to fill out a short survey designed to provide
information to Tribal Planning Department to evoke discussion
within a broader perspective and base decisions on objective
information. This information will allow the Planning Department
to perform an approach to decision-making by collecting data and
develop a sensible decision. By analyzing results, department staff
can immediately address topics of importance. This information
will also allow staff to compile statistical information for use when
completing grant applications. Many of the programs offered to
Tribal members are partially or fully funded through grants received
by the Tribe. Having demographic data will assist the needs of the
Tribal community when applying for grant funding. This information
will also help identify any gaps in the services available to Tribal
members and identify new Tribal member needs.
The first Open House (January 9) was held at the CTCLUSI
Community Center and second Open House (January 26) was
held at the Eugene Outreach office.
Photos taken by MJ Koreiva, Small Business Incubator Manager
Naoki Tsuruta, Assistant Planner (left) and
Micha Lynn, Realty Project Coordinator (center)
Realty maps displayed during open house
Small Business Incubator Lab table
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Contributed by Doug Barrett, Prevention and Treatment Coordinator
Come and make your spring break an
adventure!
Activities for the week include:
games, trip to the beach,
cultural activities, GIANT game land,
a trip to wildlife safari, and the
Newport aquarium!
This camp is for youth ages 5-11.
Applications are live on
CTCLUSI.org under member services > youth services.
For more information please contact
Devynne Krossman at 541-888-7537 or
Dawn Adams at 541-888-7514.
Go online for more information admissions.uoregon.edu/ipca
Hosted by CTCLUSI’S Healing of the Canoe Program
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Multi-Dimensions of Wellness
Contributed by Leslie Lintner, Behavioral Health Specialist
When people talk about wellness, the
focus seems to be physical health. Physical
health is a part of wellness, but it is not all
that makes up wellness.
In order to achieve wellness there are
different dimensions of wellness that need
to be addressed. Emotional wellness,
spiritual wellness, intellectual wellness, and
of course physical wellness, but that is not
all. Native Americans generally have other
components of wellness including social
wellness, and environmental wellness to
achieve balance.
Each one of these dimension has its own
components that are necessary within that
dimension. Sounds like a great deal but in
actuality most of it is intuitive. We will start
with physical wellness
Physical wellness is the ability to maintain
a good quality of life. It encompasses
managing stress and fatigue; adopting
healthy habits like routine doctor visits,
balanced diet and exercise; Of course
abstaining from harmful habits is also
necessary including tobacco, drugs and
alcohol.
Emotional wellness is for some an
extension of physical wellness because
many of the issues that arise in emotional
issues are a function of neuro-cognition or
our brains. With that said, it could also be
an extension of spiritual wellness because
the soul is inexorably entangled with mental
health. However, this wellness dimension
includes components like coping skills; the
ability to experience emotions like anger,
sadness, love, and joy in a healthy manner,
and the ability to make connections to
others.
Spiritual wellness is characterized by
the ability to create peace and harmony in
life. There must be compatibility between
values, and actions. Finally, there needs to
be a common purpose that helps to bind
people to one another.
Intellectual wellness is often hard to
understand. One could argue that you must
have to be smart to have intellectual balance
but it is not how intellectual wellness is
appraised. Intellectual wellness dimension
addresses how open minds are able to
learn from mistakes, apply new ideas and
information to individual decisions, group
interactions and community betterment and
the ability and desire to obtain information,
increase skills and competencies in the
pursuit of challenges and lifelong learning.
As American Indians, social wellness is
important as it provides connections to not
only American Indian culture, but also the
community-at-large. The importance of
family and friend relationships is necessary
to maintain health and wellness.
The last dimension is environmental
wellness. The connection with the earth is
as important as any of the other dimension.
In order to sustain life, there must be a
positive relationship between people and
the earth. That includes clean water, clean
air and the ability to be good stewards
of the environment. This is also part of
the responsibility of passing a healthy
environment to the generations to come.
Finding ways to incorporate all of these
dimensions will help create a more positive
experience of life and lead to more health
and wellness.
If you would like help finding balance in
wellness, please contact Leslie Lintner,
Behavioral Health Specialist at 541-8887509 with any questions.
Nature’s Health Benefits
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Nature is one of the best things we can expose ourselves to.
In addition, these programs are reaching out to Veterans
Not only does it help us mentally and emotionally refocus, it dealing with PTSD and depression. By using on-the-water
can have positive physical health benefits as well. Think about activities such as fishing and paddling, it works as an alternative
how you feel in a crowded gym, walking on a treadmill for an form of therapy for them. A popular program called Heroes on
hour and getting nowhere. It is still great exercise, but when the Water, www.heroesonthewater.org, helps Veterans, activeyou compare it to hiking a trail through the woods or going duty military, first responders and their families by providing
barefoot in the sand at the beach, it can affect you profoundly. a sense of healing with outdoor-related activities and events.
The scenery, the smell, and the feeling of the breeze on your The Veterans involved in this program reported between 55%
face can leave you with a positive outlook on life. It alters and 65% reduction in stress levels and avoidance behaviors.
the brain chemistry to promote
Being isolated from the Earth can
focus, cognition and stronger
affect us more than we realize. The
According to a review published in
mental health as you become
rubber and/or plastic in our shoes,
Environmental Science and Technology,
more physically fit. At the end of
wood floors, laminate, and asphalt
the day, you may even have a
can block energy absorption from
researchers found that when people
euphoric feeling of reconnection
our planet’s minerals that can
exercised in nature, their mental health
to the Earth; something that has
make us feel better. There is a fastand energy levels were better off than if
been lost on many of us over the
growing popular movement called
they
had
exercised
indoors.
years that used to be a normal,
“Earthing” or “Grounding” in which
everyday part of our Ancestors’
connecting to the Earth’s natural
lives thousands of years ago.
energy is foundational for vibrant health. This discovery is
The amazing thing about exercising outdoors is how it does praised to be helpful as an anti-inflammatory or antioxidant,
not typically feel like we are over-working our bodies, because and touted to be supportive of the immune system and the
we are preoccupied with our surroundings. According to a body’s biorhythms. You can learn more about this way of
review published in Environmental Science and Technology, reconnecting with the Earth at www.earthing.com.
researchers found that when people exercised in nature, their
It is understandable to be overwhelmed with work and home
mental health and energy levels were better off than if they life, but even taking a half hour out of your day to step outside
had exercised indoors.
for some fresh air, soak up some Vitamin D, and get your
The effect nature has on our brain chemistry is so powerful hands in the dirt could possibly change your mood and shift
that there have been programs developed by rehabilitation your mindset. Take advantage of this beautiful planet our
centers, used to help formerly confined adults ease back into Creator has given us!
society, following their release from confinement.
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Helping Your Child Understand and Process Death
Contact Leslie Lintner, Behavioral Health Specialist at 541-888-7509 with any questions
•
•
•
•
When talking about death, use simple, clear words. To on the happy memories about Grandma and on the good feeling
break the news that someone has died, approach your child of being together helps people start to feel better.”
in a caring way. Use words that are simple and direct. For • Give your child a role. Having a small, active role can help
example, “I have some sad news to tell you. Grandma died
kids master an unfamiliar and emotional situation such as a
today.” Pause to give your child a moment to take in your
funeral or memorial service. For example, you might invite
words.
your child to read a poem, pick a song to be played, gather
Listen and comfort. Every child reacts differently to learning
some photos to display, or make something. Let kids decide if
that a loved one has died. Some kids cry. Some ask questions.
they want to take part, and how.
Others seem not to react at all. That is OK. Stay with your child • Help your child remember the person. In the days and weeks
to offer hugs or reassurance. Answer your child’s questions or
ahead, encourage your child to draw pictures or write down
just be together for a few minutes.
favorite stories of their loved one. Do not avoid mentioning
Put emotions into words. Encourage kids to say what they
are thinking and feeling in the days, weeks, and months
following the loss. Talk about your own feelings: It helps kids
be aware of and feel comfortable with theirs. Say things like,
“I know you’re feeling very sad. I am sad, too. We both loved
Grandma so much, and she loved us, too.”
•
Tell your child what to expect. If the death of a loved one
means changes in your child’s life, head off any worries or
fears by explaining what will happen. For example, “Aunt
Sara will pick you up from school like Grandma used to.” Or,
“I need to stay with Grandpa for a few days. That means you
and Dad will be home taking care of each other. But I’ll talk to
you every day, and I’ll be back on Sunday.”
Respond to emotions with comfort and reassurance. Notice
if your child seems sad, worried, or upset in other ways. Ask
about feelings and listen. Let your child know that it takes
time to feel better after a loved one dies. Some kids may
temporarily have trouble concentrating or sleeping, or have
fears or worries. Support groups and counseling can help
kids who need more support.
•
Help your child feel better. Provide the comfort your child
needs, but do not dwell on sad feelings. After a few minutes of
talking and listening, shift to an activity or topic that helps your
child feel a little better. Play, make art, cook, or go somewhere
together.
•
Give your child time to heal from the loss. Grief is a process that
happens over time. Be sure to have ongoing conversations to
see how your child is feeling and doing. Healing does not
mean forgetting about the loved one. It means remembering
the person with love, and letting loving memories stir good
feelings that support us as we go on to enjoy life.
Talk about funerals and rituals. Allow children to join in rituals
like viewings, funerals, or memorial services. Tell your child
ahead of time what will happen. For example, “Lots of people
who loved Grandma will be there. We will sing, pray, and talk
about Grandma’s life. People might cry and hug. People will
say things like, ‘I’m sorry for your loss,’ or, ‘my condolences.’
Those are polite and kind things to say to the family at a
funeral. We can say, ‘Thank you,’ or, ‘Thanks for coming.’ You
can stay near me and hold my hand if you want.”
You might need to explain burial or cremation. For example, “After
the funeral, there is a burial at a cemetery. The person’s body is
in a casket (or coffin) that is buried in the ground with a special
ceremony. This can feel like a sad goodbye, and people might
cry.” Share your family’s beliefs about what happens to a person’s
soul or spirit after death.
the person who died. Recalling and sharing happy memories,
helps heal grief and activate positive feelings.
•
Explain what happens after the service as a way to show that
people will feel better. For example, “We all will go eat food
together. People will laugh, talk, and hug some more. Focusing
Reviewed by: D’Arcy Lyness, PhD
Article pulled from Kids Health- for Parents
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/death.html
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Dispute resolution the traditional way.
Accountability. Restoration.
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
For more information on Peacegiving Court and how your case can be transferred,
contact Tribal Court. (541) 888-1306
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Making The Most of Leadership Opportunities
Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org
Leadership opportunities at work
can crop up unexpectedly. They’re
unpredictable and sometimes blend in with
the surroundings so they can easily get
overlooked. “Leadership isn’t a position,
it’s a way of being. It’s about seeing what
isn’t there and making it happen,” says
Roxanne Emmerich, C.S.P., C.M.C., author
of “Thank God It’s Monday: How to Build a
Motivating Workplace.”
Ms. Emmerich offers the following
suggestions on how to make the most of
your leadership opportunities.
Look for Problems to Solve
The employee who wants to create
leadership opportunities actually looks for
problems to solve -- whether the problems
are task-related or about office morale.
When you work with the mind-set of making
improvements, you’re thinking like a leader.
You may have ideas that will make your
work more efficient. When you take those
ideas and ask for permission to implement
them, you’re creating your own leadership
opportunity -- and an opportunity to be
noticed for your innovative ideas.
“Each person needs to know his or her
vision of what superior looks like. Without
a clear vision, results are limited,” says
Ms. Emmerich. “By having a vision, every
employee at work has the opportunity to be
a leader.”
Improve Relationships
Every employee can be a leader by
improving employee relationships.
When you avoid gossip, sarcasm and
negative comments, and substitute
encouragement, appreciation and cheery
greetings, you’re making the most of a
Do the Extraordinary
Give 100 Percent
leadership opportunity. You’ll be a role
To be a leader often means to
As an employee, you can take advantage model to others, and you’ll be rewarded
have extraordinary thoughts and to of an often overlooked leadership with the trust of your coworkers.
do extraordinary things. The word opportunity: giving 100 percent effort to
The truth is, no matter what your position,
“extraordinary” is a combination of two your work. Act as if you were stranded in you can act like a leader. “When you
words that mean “more than the ordinary.” the ocean and your one thought was to seek solutions to problems, encourage
Ordinary employees follow directions, do save yourself by getting to shore.
positive workplace relationships and do
what they’re told to do and put in a good
Ordinary employees may give 70 percent extraordinary work, you’re making the most
day’s work. They have the mind-set of, or even 80 percent effort, but leaders of leadership opportunities,” Ms. Emmerich
“This is the way we’ve always done it, so consistently go the extra mile and give 100 says. “You’ll be noticed for your efforts,
this is the way I’ll keep doing it.”
and you may even be considered for a
percent on the job.
“Every one of us really wants to be
leadership position. Best of all, though,
Have a Vision
extraordinary,” says Ms. Emmerich. “The
you’ll be happier and more fulfilled at work.”
Finding leadership opportunities requires
problem is we surround ourselves with
a
vision. Just like the architect who designs Reprinted from Cascade Centers EAP April 2015
excuses for mediocrity, and we begin to
a superior building, you can design superior Balanced Living Newsletter, “Make the Most of
believe it’s the way to be.”
Leadership Opportunities” by Krames Staywell
ways to do your ordinary work.
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