NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2023)

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The Voice of

CLUSI

January 2023

Issue 1

Volume 24

www.ctclusi.org

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

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROCESS TO BEGIN SOON

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope everyone

(BIA) or not those from Department of Commerce,

had a happy, healthy Holiday Season. I have

US Census rolls to help research and support

a very important announcement. The

family units and where they lived as part

Tribal Council of The Confederated

of eligibility determination. We have

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

National Archive documents on

Siuslaw Indians has made the

many families that was used in

decision to begin the process

eligibility determination during

to seek approval to amend our

the Restoration Act of 1984

Constitution. This Constitution

prior to the Constitution. The

has never been amended

language of the Restoration

since it was first approved

Act

1984

differs

on June 23, 1987. It has

significantly from our current

been nearly 36 years.

Constitutional requirements

There are areas that have

for eligibility. This critically

been identified that need

effects future generations of

clarification such as the

current enrolled members

Enrollment process. This

who seek enrollment today.

section of the Constitution

The Enrollment Committee

has a critical area of concern

has a difficult job to ensure

that could affect the enrollment

that applicant eligibility meet

of clearly provable descendants

both genealogically and meet

of current and future members.

the criterial of the Constitution.

I recently had a meeting on

The Council is in support of the

November 17th with the Bureau of

need to make changes to be inclusive

of entire families to preserve our future

Indian Affairs (BIA) to find out what the

generations.

process entails. An election is required

Additionally, there is a provision that disallows

of the General Membership for the approval

membership if your ancestor was involved in any

of any amendments. This election is a federal

election that will solely be conducted by the BIA for the Tribe in past monetary judgements from the Government during years of

Termination. Some of our Tribal families have tribal affiliation with

accordance with Federal Regulations.

Currently required by the Constitution the Tribe uses the Public more than one Tribe. Some Tribes who were terminated were

Domain Census Roll of January 1, 1940 prepared by the Grande eligible to receive a monetary payment as the Government tried

to rectify the injustice to Native Americans

Ronde Siletz Agency, Bureau of Indian

Affairs as the primary tool to determine

The

language

the in this form of compensation. Several years

ago, the struggle for many Tribes to be

eligibility. You must have a lineal descendant

Restoration

Act

1984

differs

restored as they waged countless political

listed on this Roll with tribal affiliation named

significantly from our current battles, our past leadership of the Coos,

as Coos, Lower Umpqua or Siuslaw. The

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw turned down

Roll uses terminology of “Kusa” as Coos, Constitutional requirements

and “Umpqua” we must determine with

for eligibility. This critically offers of such compensation. CTCLUSI

other factors “Lower Umpqua” from “Upper

effects future generations of leadership at the time choose to exclude

Umpqua”. It is required for any applicant to be

current enrolled members membership for anyone who accepted such

funding. We as leadership today support

a “Lineal Ancestor”-a child, grandchild great

who

seek

enrollment

today.

that decision. However, if any applicants’

grandchild and so on. There is no current

Ancestor had taken payment or was eligible

provision for “Collateral Descendant”- a

sibling, aunt, uncle and so on. Also, the Constitution only allows to receive payment (and may not have received it) from this

for the use of census rolls that are from the Department of Interior Government action, the rules now are the entire family line is

Story continues in Council Corner on page 4

Save the Dates:

First Canoe Pull of the New Year 2023

February 25th at Tahkenitch Lake

See page 17 for more information

Tribal Council Elections

April 9, 2023

Tribal Hall or by Absentee Ballot

Are you registered to vote in Tribal Elections? Turn to page 8

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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January 2023

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from November 13 – December 10, 2022

Chief Doc Slyter:

11/13 Budget Meeting / Tribal Council Meeting

11/19 Fall Harvest /Drum Making - Community Center

11/30 GFORB Meeting / Business Meeting - Florence Casino

12/05 CFO Candidate Interview / Tribal Council Special Meeting

12/07 Zoom- Friends of the Columbia Gorge

12/08 Culture Committee Meeting / Leader’s Circle

12/09 Native American Flute Presentation - Siuslaw 5th grade

classes-Florence

12/10 Tribal Christmas Party - 3 Rivers Casino Florence

Emails-phone calls

Total Hours: 88

Iliana Montiel:

11/01 Leaders Circle

11/13 Budget Hearing / Tribal Council Regular Meeting

11/23 Director of Education Interviews

11/30 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting

12/05 Meet w/ TRCR CFO candidate / TC Special Meeting

12/07 TRCR Debt strategic pay down Presentation Review

12/08 Leaders Circle

12/10 Holiday Party

Vacation 11/11 – 11/20

reading & responding to emails.

Total Hours: 38

Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair:

11/13 Budget Hearing / Tribal Council Regular meeting

11/14 Three Rivers Casino CFO Applicant Interview.

11/17 Meet with BIA, CEO, Legal and Staff regarding Secretarial

Election – Constitution

11/19 Fall Harvest Gathering.

11/22 Legislative Council of Indian Service (LCIS) (Virtual)

11/23 Interviews X3 – Education Director Applicants (ZOOM).

11/30 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB) Meeting /

Business Tribal Council

12/02 Meeting with Cow Creek Tribe (ZOOM)

12/05 Three Rivers Casino (TRC) CFO Applicant Final Interview

(in person) at TRC. Tribal Council-TRC CFO Applicant

meeting and greet. In person at TRC.

Tribal Council Special Meeting.

12/06 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance Meeting (ZOOM).

12/07 Three Rivers Casino CEO – Tribal Council Meeting

to discuss Strategic Plan for Debt Payoff.

12/08 Elder’s Luncheon / Leaders Circle.

12/09 CTCLUSI Health Clinic Progress Meeting.

12/10 Tribal Christmas Party at TRC

Total Hours: 119

Teresa Spangler:

11/13 Budget Hearing / Regular Council Meeting

11/14 Three Rivers Casino CFO Interview

11/19 Fall Harvest

11/23 3 Interviews for Education

11/30 Tribal Council Business meeting

12/02 Zoom meeting with Cow Creek Tribe

12/05 CFO final Interview and introduction to Tribal Council

12/07 Three Rivers Casino CEO- Strategic plan for debt reduction

12/08 Leaders Circle

12/10 Tribal Christmas Party

E-mail and Informational reading

Total Hours: 65.5

Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair:

11/13 Tribal Council Budget Hearing / Tribal Council Regular

Monthly Meeting

11/15 Virtual Cyber Security Symposium 2022 Day 1

11/16 Virtual Cyber Security Symposium 2022 Day 2

11/18 State of Oregon Early Learning Council Home Visiting

System Committee Meeting

11/19 Fall Harvest Gathering, Drum Making, Crafts Making,

Dinner/Tribal Hall & Community Center Coos Bay

11/21 US Government Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Government to Government

11/22 State of Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services

11/23 CTCLUSI Interview Director of Education (3)

11/29 Department of Justice Listening Session on Affirmative

Litigation and Environmental Justice

11/29 BOEM Tribal Quarterly Regional Update / Department of

Health Services Listening Session

11/30 GFORB Meeting TRC Florence / tribal Council Business

Meeting TRC Florence

12/07 Peace Hike Planning Session-Joanne Kittel / Three Rivers

Casino Resort Debt Strategic Pay Down Plan Presentation

Review

12/08 State of Oregon Early Learning Council Home Visiting

Committee Public Meeting

Tribal Council Leaders Circle

12/10 Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians Holiday Gathering TRC Florence

Emails, phone calls, research driving duties

Total Hours: 130

Doug Barrett:

10/09 Tribal Council Meeting

10/10 Indigenous Peoples Day - Holiday

10/11 October Lane ACT meeting

10/13 Culture Committee Meeting / 4th Budget Meeting,

Housing / Health

10/14 Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting

10/15 Restoration Celebration – Three Rivers Casino

10/19 Blue Earth Federal Corp Board Meeting

10/20 5th Budget Meeting, DNR / Forestry / Leaders Circle

10/22 Special Council Meeting / Enrollment Committee /

Special Election Day

10/26 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting

10/27 City Club of Eugene discussing offshore wind / 6th Budget

Meeting / Social Services

10/28 Tribal Flag Ceremony – Coos Bay Boardwalk

11/03 Leaders Circle

11/10 Culture Committee Meeting / Leaders Circle

11/11 Native American Heritage Day / Veterans Day

Total Hours: 64 & Emails

Enna Helms:

11/13 Coffee in the plank house, Budget Hearing / Tribal Council

Regular Meeting

11/19 Fall Harvest - Drum Making

11/28 Legislative Training

11/30 Tribal Council Business Meeting

12/05 Tribal Council Special Meeting

12/07 TRCR Debt Strategic Pay Down Plan Presentation Review

12/08 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

12/10 Holiday Party

Emails & Phone calls

Total Hours: 85

Enrollment Posting Correction

The Enrollment Posting in the December 2023 edition

of The Voice of CLUSI should have listed Bristol Maxine

Byer’s Tribe as Coos.

www.ctclusi.org

January 2023

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

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in

being on a committee, please contact Christine

Sylvester, 541-888-7532. 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.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at the

Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Christine

Sylvester at 541-888-7532 or at email csylvester@ctclusi.

org for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene 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: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 541888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of

CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed

copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes

please submit a written request to Jeannie

McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR

97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the

date requested , your name , current address

and Tribal Roll number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

lwander@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Education Department

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Department of Human

Resources

Jennifer Silva, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 541-897-9881

jsilva@ctclusihr.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Cell 541-808-4295

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

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 Committee Members

Budget Committee

1. VACANT

2. William Ingersoll Jr.,

Vice Chair

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Roseanna Perry

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. VACANT

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. Howard Roy

5. Martin Harris

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Brad Kneaper

Enrollment Committee

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Scott Slyter, Chair

slyterdesigns@gmail.com

4. Jade Fong

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips

Education Committee

Social Services Department

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Heather Gleason Biesanz

4. Ashley Russell, Chair

arussell@ctclusi.org

5. VACANT

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane, Chair

vicki.faciane@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. Wendy Garcia

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Roseanna Perry, Vice Chair

4. Josh Davies

5. VACANT

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

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

mgaines@ctclusi.org

Investment Committee

1. Roseanna Perry

2. Jade Fong

3. William Ingersoll Jr., Chair

bill7@yahoo.com

4. Andrew Newsome

5. Vicki Faciane

Language Committee

1. VACANT

2. Alycia Cossey

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. VACANT

2. Michael Brainard

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie, Chair

mpetrie@ctclusi.org

5. Josh Davies

6. Pauline Benson

7. Ashley Russell

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

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Department of Natural

Resources

John Schaefer,

Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

jschaefer@ctclusi.org

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee,

or are interested in being on

a committee? Reach out to a

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are noted

at left with current sitting

members of the committee at

the time of publication of this

paper.

For questions, please contact

Christine Sylvester, 541-8887532 or csylvester@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains 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. Letters of

interest remain on file for one

full year. Members can serve

on up to three committees

simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar of

upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal website

at https://ctclusi.org/events/

Tribal Council

Doc Slyter, Chief

Tribal Chief

541-808-7625 (cell)

dslyter@ctclusi.org

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem,

Vice-Chair

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Doug Barrett

Position #6 Council

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

January 8, 2023

10:00 a.m.

To practice safe social distancing

guidelines, this meeting will be

streamed online. Please login to the

citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org

and click Council Meetings for the

zoom link to this meeting.

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

January 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Corner

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROCESS continued from cover story

permanently barred from enrollment.

These families have documented Tribal

affiliation as Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw members. Today, now several

generations later, family lines should

not be prohibited as they did not benefit

or were not involved in past generations

decision. We feel that is unjust. Changes

need to be made.

Another area that may be suggested is

in the Election Process, to allow for a form

of primary process in future Tribal Council

Elections if we have more than two

candidates running for the same position,

currently the Constitution has timelines

that does not allow for such a process.

This has been a part of discussion of the

Election Committee, who are responsible

for conducting our Elections.

Finally, there is some language to

be changed due the changes to the

BIA requirements over the years with

provisions that are no longer applicable.

The Council is committed to dedicate as

much time as needed for this amendment

process to do it right. This will not be a

fast process. Nothing in our 2023 Tribal

Council Election process will change as

result of efforts to begin this process.

What the BIA will do? Once BIA

receives our proposed amendments, BIA

will need to be sure that the amendments

are legally sufficient and then will officially

accept them. BIA will then establish a

Secretarial Election Board with a member

of the BIA to serve as the Chairperson,

call a meeting of this board with 5 days

of acceptance and set the date for this

Secretarial Election. The BIA will send out

a “Notice” of the Secretarial Election date

to all those members 18 and over. The

BIA will then send out special “registration

packets”, as all of our Tribal Members will

need to register with the BIA to participate

in the Secretarial Election. Finally, the BIA

will send out ballots for this election. The

Secretarial Election Board will establish

a place to tabulate votes and the BIA will

facilitate the tabulation and certify the

results.

How Can General Membership Get

Involved? We are creating a form, that will

be available online and in paper form, for

every member 18 years of age and older

to comment and make any suggestions

on Amendments to the Constitution and

their reason why. We will use ALL the

membership input to guide us as we

create the official draft Amendments we

will submit for approval to the BIA and the

General Membership. Our goal is to bring

the Constitution up to date, while keeping

the intended safeguards written in by the

authors of the constitution. We will be

sending out information to each member

very soon. Be watching your mailbox and

reading the Tribes Newsletter for important

information.

We hope to hear from all of you in this

very important process.

Brad Kneaper, Tribal Council Chairman

“COMMUNICATION is the KEY”

To the CTCLUSI Tribal Membership,

My name is Teresa Spangler and I currently hold position

# 4 on Tribal Council.

I want to share my thoughts on communication with Tribal

Membership. We have many different forms of multimedia

and still struggle in the area of communication. As a Council,

we want to be transparent and make sure you know what we

are doing on your behalf. We try hard to provide information

to all Tribal Membership about progress and projects as

soon as we can.

We have several ways the Tribe directs communication to all

of you such as:

• The Tribal Newsletter – The Voice of CTCLUSI

• CTCLUSI Website

• Two Council meetings each month. The second Sunday

at 10 am and the Last Wednesday of each month at 6

pm (Zoom is always available) Both are open to all Tribal

Membership.

• The information is posted at the Government offices in

Coos Bay and Outreach offices in Eugene and Florence

• Auto Dialer Calls to Tribal Families

• Direct Mailings to every household

We wholeheartedly believe it is our goal to keep everyone

informed about new information for members & our activity

and goals. But please know it is all of our responsibilities to

have the correct information and we encourage everyone to

reach out if you have a question or concern.

We, as a Council try to encourage members to attend

meetings and be informed. At the Holiday Party on Saturday,

December 10th, which was very well attended, the Chairman

announced that the Council meeting would be held the

following morning at the same place. Many members stayed

the night. On Sunday, we thought we might have a larger

attendance than we typically see for our monthly council

meeting. Unfortunately, we did not, with only 3 members

attending in person and two via zoom.

I always say we can never over-communicate! We want to

stay transparent with what we are doing and we would like

for you to help us keep that commitment. Ways you can

communicate with us:

• An exclusive Tribal Council e-mail is in the citizen

portal of the CTCLUSI Website (MembersToCouncil@

ctclusi.org) Council

individual e-mails or

by phone are also

listed on the website.

• Second Sunday of

every month Council

Meeting in “Good of

the Tribe.

Many Thanks,

Teresa Spangler

www.ctclusi.org

January 2023

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

22-114

August 31, 2022

Payoff of Windward Inn

Loan

Tribal Council approves

this pay off.

Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

22-116

August 31, 2022

Designation of Coos

Head House as Tribal

Government Office Space

Tribal Council approves

this change in

designation. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

22-117

June 29, 2022

Explanation:

The Tribal Council

approves this action at

this time and thanked

those members for all

their work.

Vote - 5-1-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Agreement

Explanation:

22-115

August 31, 2022

North River Boats Change

Order

Tribal Council approves

this need for additional

equipment.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

Dissolution of CTCLUSI

Hunting, Fishing and

Gathering Ad- Hoc

Commitee

22-118

August 31, 2022

Contract for Entertainer

The Tribal Council

approves this contract for

entertainment at Three

Rivers Casino, Florence.

Vote 6-0-1

22-119

August 31, 2022

Gaming Device Master

The Tribal Council

approves this master

agreement for gaming

devices at Three Rivers

Casino.

Vote –6-0-1

22-120

August 31, 2022

Master Service

Agreement

The Tribal Council

approves the master

agreement for Three

Rivers Casino. Vote –6-01

22-121

August 31, 2022

Gaming Equipment Order

The Tribal Council

approves this gaming

equipment order for

Three Rivers Casino.

Vote –6-0-1

22-122

August 31, 2022

Gaming Equipment Order

The Tribal Council

approves this gaming

equipment order for

Three Rivers Casino.

Vote –6-0-1

22-123

August 31, 2022

Gaming Equipment Order

The Tribal Council

approves this gaming

equipment order for

Three Rivers Casino.

Vote –6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

22-124

Date of Passage:

August 14, 2022

Subject (title):

Emergency Rental

Assistance (ERA) Fund Return

Explanation:

The Tribal Council

approves the action to

return these funds.

Vote –7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

22-125

September 11, 2022

Call for a Special Election

Vote of the General

Council on the Issue of

Hunting, Fishing and

Gathering

The Tribal Council

approves the process to

begin.

Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Explanation:

22-126

September 11, 2022

Audit Service

Professional Services

Agreement for Tribal

Government, Three

Rivers Casino Resort and

Three Rivers Casino Coos

Bay

The Tribal Council

approves the selection

of a desired company to

engage services with.

Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

22-127

Date of Passage:

September 11, 2022

Subject (title):

Hult Reservoir and Dam

Safety EIS MOU with BLM NW Oregon District

Explanation:

The Tribal Council

approves the MOU to

establish a relationship

with the Tribe and BLM

on this project.

Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

22-128

Date of Passage:

September 11, 2022

Subject (title):

Letter of Support and

MOU for Mapleton School District Full Service

Community Grant

Explanation:

The Tribal Council

approves this MOU

and support the Native

education goals of

Mapleton School District.

Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

Elders’ Pension

Explanation:

22-129

September 11, 2022

Adjustment of Tribal

RESOLUTION NO.:

Date of Passage:

Subject (title):

22-130

September 11, 2022

Enrollment Committee

Appointment

The Tribal Council

re-appoints Warren

Tom Brainard to the

Enrollment Committee

Vote –7-0-0

Explanation:

The Tribal Council

approves the increase

from $400.00 to $500.00

per month beginning

October 1, 2022

Vote –6-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality.

Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a

hidden Snow Flake exactly like the one pictured

at right. It could be any size and on any page. (It is

not one of the snowflakes on the COH Dentalium

flyer on page 9).

If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to

have your name entered into a prize drawing. In

your email you must include your name, age,

address (for mailing purposes) and contact

phone number. In your email you must also let

us know what page and where on the page you

spotted the Snow Flake hiding! Must email by

January 13th to be included in the raffle drawing.

Winner will be notified by phone or email and

their name will appear in an upcoming edition of

the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and

are provided by various CTCLUSI Government

departments.

December “Candy Cane” Edition Winners

Adult - Matt Dollins

Youth - Saralynn Gaines

January 2023

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Tribal Hall

Saturday,

February 11th, 2023

Doors open 5:00pm

Dinner 6:00pm and

Storytelling will follow

Contributed by Enna Helms and

Patricia Phillips, Language Teachers

Language Classes

annual

geluu

basaq' / hechit'

(WINTER STORYTELLING!)

Join us for a traditional meal and winter

storytelling!

ZOOM Option:

https://us06we

b.zoom.us/j/821

38336162

Hosted by the Cultural Coalition

Sponsored by the Oregon Cultural Trust and Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Virtual Language Classes

10 Weeks - Winter 2022

January 3rd through March 9th, 2023

Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk

Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis

Winter

Language

Classes

Join Zoom

Meeting:

https://us06we

b.zoom.us/j/

82064508930

Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm:

sha'yuushtɬ'a uɬ quuiich

Please sign up with Enna Helms at

language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538

We are continuing our language

classes this winter starting the

first week of January. Our classes

alternate between the three different

languages; miluk (Coos), hanis

(Coos), and sha’yuushtɬ’a (Siuslaw)

uɬ quuiich (Lower Umpqua) for

10-weeks long. Our curriculum is

centered on “Language in the Home’’

because that is where language

begins. Last fall, we focused on

learning how to introduce ourselves

and family, where we live, places,

emotions, food and cooking. While

we work to build on our vocabulary

you do not need to take previous

language classes in order to join us!

This winter we will learn about

weather and times of day which is

a great unit we circle back to every

class and build on, since our classes

are held on zoom, everyone who

participates tends to have slightly

different weather situations and it

creates a fun and very practical dialog

to engage in! We are also covering

sickness and health, house cleaning,

house commands, and locating

objects around the house. Our

class focuses primarily on speaking,

but we have various activities that

support our active listening and

writing skills. Language classes are

built in connection to our culture,

as we engage in language we are

always in connection to our culture,

learning the stories, customs, and

indigenous ways of knowledge, art,

and strengthening our identity as a

Tribal community. Please see the

language class flier for details and

how to be involved!

Higher Education Students

We have established our language

requirement through the University of

Oregon! There is potential to expand

this for students through other

Universities and we are working on

creating these pathways! If this is a

need or interest please reach out to

Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or

ehelms@ctclusi.org.

For more information and latest

updates on language, please visit the

Tribal language webpage at https://

ctclusi.org/languageprivate/.

www.ctclusi.org

January 2023

CTCLUSI Partners with OSU Seeds for Success Program

The CTCLUSI Department of Forest

Management and Department of Culture

and Natural Resources are excited to

be partnering with the Oregon State

University (OSU) College of Forestry

(CoF) on the Seeds for Success program.

The aim of this program is to support tribes

in developing their capacity to collect and

propagate seeds from culturally important

plants, and to develop tools for restoring

both tribal and federally-managed lands

using traditional ecological knowledge

(TEK).

The Seeds of Success program is led

by Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, who is Native

American, and is also the Associate Dean

for Inclusive Excellence and Director

of Tribal Initiatives at the OSU CoF. Dr.

Eisenberg is well known and respected for

her work studying interactions between

wolves, bison, elk, fire, and indigenous

land management practices.

Dr. Tom DeLuca, the OSU CoF Dean, is a

co-investigator on the project. Dr. DeLuca

is a soil scientist who has studied forest

soils throughout the U.S. and Europe.

His current research interests include the

effects of cultural burning on soil nutrients,

carbon cycling, and plant health.

CTCLUSI staff are currently working

with Dr. Eisenberg and Dr. DeLuca to

develop a cooperative research project

that will look at the effects of different

forest management activities on culturally

important plants. The overall goal of this

research will be to develop monitoring

tools that can be used to identify the types

of forest treatments that provide the best

balance of economics, biological diversity,

ecological resiliency, and an abundance

of culturally important plants for use by the

Tribal Membership.

Implementation of this research project

will require a team of field technicians,

who will measure plots on the Tribal

Forest to determine the presence of

culturally important plants. These plots

will be measured again following forest

CTCLUSI Biologist and Acting Director of Culture and Natural Resources, John Schaefer,

collects bear grass seeds on the Lake Tract of the CTCLUSI Tribal Forest.

management activities such as timber

harvest, thinning, and prescribed fire.

The results will help us to determine

which combination of treatments are most

effective at achieving the Tribe’s desired

results, not only in terms of timber and

revenue production but also in terms of

protecting and promoting other things that

Tribal Members value.

Both OSU and CTCLUSI staff are

placing a strong emphasis on utilizing

Tribal Members, and especially Tribal

Youth, to support this important work.

Towards that end, OSU is seeking to hire

five field technicians for full-time seasonal

work this coming summer. These field

technicians will be provided with food, gas,

and transportation expenses in addition to

hourly compensation at federal pay rates.

Funding is also available for personal field

gear such as work boots. This work would

also provide valuable experience working

alongside world-renowned researchers,

as could lead to future academic

opportunities through OSU.

If you or anyone you know is interested

our would like to learn more please contact

Assistant Director of Culture and Natural

Resources, Ashley Russell, or Director of

Forest Management, Colin Beck.

Summer Job Opportunities on Tribal Lands!

BLM/OSU/CTCLUSI Partnership:

Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Project for Seeds of Success

Do you want to learn how to measure forest stands, using

best silviculture methods? Do you want to learn about eDNA,

pollinators, and culturally significant plants? Do you want to help

restore resiliency to fire-prone forests? Do you want to learn

about soil ecology and fire? Do you want to help create healthy

forests that can meet human needs? If so, join us as a field

technician on the Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps

Project for Seeds of Success. There are five field technician

positions at Oregon State University, for work in the CTCLUSI

community, on BLM lands and Tribal Lands. A food per diem and

gas/transportation will be provided. Interns will be paid at federal

rates, starting at $20.00 per hour, for full-time work. Work begins

in May and runs through early September. You can work for all

or part of this time. This project is led by Dr. Cristina Eisenberg,

who is Native American, and is the Associate Dean for Inclusive

Excellence and Director of Tribal Initiatives at the OSU College

of Forestry (CoF). CoF dean Tom DeLuca is a co-investigator. No

previous field experience is needed, all that we seek are people

who are excited about learning and passionate about creating

healthier forests.

For more information, please contact:

Ashley Russell

Assistant Director of Culture and Natural Resources

(541) 888-7511 (office)

arussell@ctclusi.org

Colin Beck

Director of Forest Management

(541) 261-3420 (cell)

cbeck@ctclusi.org

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January 2023

TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION

APRIL 9, 2023

For Position #1, #3 & #5

POSITION NUMBER

INCUMBENT

Position #1

Enna Helms

Position #3 Julie Siestreem

Position #5

Iliana Montiel

TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR TRIBAL COUNICL PLEASE SEE BELOW

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

was ratified. (May 23, 1987).

7-3-24 Statements of Candidacy

(1) Candidates shall file Statements of Candidacy no later than thirty (30) days before the scheduled date

of the election. CLUSI Const. Art. VIII, Section 4(c).

Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No shuffling of positions will be allowed.

You may submit to any CTCLUSI Government Office.

Deadline to File – Friday March 10, 2023 by 5:00pm

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS 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 (can be color). Position statements shall be published in the February, March

or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference once submitted to

Election Clerk.

Once a Statement of Candidacy is submitted see Newsletter deadlines below.

Newsletter Deadline for Position Statement Publication:

January 13th for the February Newsletter

February 15th for the March Newsletter

March 17th for the April Newsletter

You can only be in one publication; any other political mailings, once reviewed by the Election Board

will be at the candidate’s expense.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ANY ELECTION

Only registered voters will be sent a ballot

April 9, 2023 is Election Day

Voting hours shall be from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Election shall be held at the

Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

You can register and vote in person during this time.

Please reach out to enrollment@ctclusi.org to verify your registration is valid.

Visit www.ctclusi.org under Election for more details of the 2023 Tribal Council Election.

January 2023

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“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program

Circles of Healing Welcomes Program Coordinator, Melinda McNutt

Kia ora! Mālō lava! Malo e Lelei! Aloha! Dia dhuit! Osiyo! 2022 and my current husband and I moved to the Roseburg area

Haŋ mašké! Hello!

to care for my aging parents.

I am excited to become part of CTCLUSI and am grateful for the

I started a non-profit Bully Breed Advocacy Group in 2015 called

warm welcome you have gifted me as I embark as the Circles of SCM Pits/Rock-A-Bully Rebels. I am a certified Vet Assistant and

Healing Program Coordinator.

canine trainer and I volunteer

I grow from a diverse cultural

with local shelters as much as

background and embrace every

possible. I am a K9 Gladiator,

nook and cranny of my eclectic

a Spartan Mud runner (before

history. My growing years were

the injuries). I am a special

spent 6 miles down a dirt logging

needs mother and Autism

road, off the grid, barefoot among

Advocate. I am a survivor and

the ancient forests learning from

a care provider. I have always

animals, plants, and birds. A

been an artisan and my creating

stone’s throw from the wild

continues today. I am a crystal

North Coast between Oregon

healer and love talking rocks

and Northern California in an

and energy. I need the sea to

off-the-grid “Hippy Commune”.

breathe and spend as much

In middle school, I made the

time as I can with her. I truly

move into “town”, to a tiny,

believe the universe conspires

rugged mountain community of

to move us where we are meant

timber folks so I could attend a

to be. My path brought me here

“for real” school. I stayed with

and I am so grateful for the gift.

my grandmother during the

I look forward to connecting with

week “in town” which means we

you and supporting each other

had on-demand electricity and I

in the important work we do.

had to wear shoes. I Spent my

kia ora, Manuia fa’afetai, malo

late teens and early 20’s living

‘aupito, Mahalo, Buíochas,

out of my 1964 Chevy Van at

wado, Wopila, Thank You.

Melinda McNutt, Circles of Healing Program Coordinator

the coast with my Soul Dog,

Cinjun. I was all about Van Life

before it became a YouTube

channel! I worked in restaurants, sewed windboard

sails, mined for crystals and gems, interned with

a glass blower, trained dogs for sight and hearing

assistance animals, worked on a wonderful organic

farm, and managed a farmer’s market, among so

much more!

At 23 I fell in love with a Lakota Sioux boy from the

Rosebud Tribe in South Dakota; birthed my first son

at 24 and my youngest son at 28. We spent some

time immersing ourselves in The Plains and learning

from the people until we decided to settle back in

Oregon. We chose Tillamook, where I worked for

Self Care Day

attorneys as a legal assistant and a paralegal in

training. I took a job at Tillamook County Women’s

Crisis Center as a Domestic Violence Advocate /

In-Person Wednesday, February 1st 2023

Volunteer Coordinator and bloomed into a social

Drop in for a afternoon of

from 1-4pm

justice warrior! 5 years later we were called to care

@ Eugene Outreach Office

dentalium jewelry making with

for family back in Central California and I went to

Circles of Healing Staff!

work as a DV Advocate, Volunteer Coordinator and

Can't make it in person?

Resource Developer/Grant Administer for another

Join us over Zoom!

Women’s Center. In 2008 I took a position at the

*Supplies will be provided*

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83206122753

University of California at Santa Cruz in University

Housing as my husband’s health took a turn and

we needed substantial health insurance that the

RSVP by January 18th 2023

non-profit just didn’t offer. After my late husband

Contact Morgan Krossman @ 541.294.6007

passed, I remained at the university where I ran

3 separate Housing Offices and oversaw the

residential programming and staff. I spent 9 years

as the landlord for the State of California before

transferring to the Bursars Office. I spent my final 6

years at the university in Student Financials auditing

accounts and reconciling budgets of undistributed

and misplaced funds and acting as the lead

customer service staff for the billing department. I

retired from the university after 15 years in March of

Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program & CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division

Circles of Healing

Dentalium

JEWELRY

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January 2023

Tribal Families Gather for Holiday Celebration

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Tribal Families and friends gathered for a

Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December

10, 2022 at the Three Rivers Casino

Resort in Florence, Oregon. As families

arrived they were greeted by Tribal

Government staff members. They

had an opportunity to visit amongst

one another and talk to staff

members from the Education

department and the Culture and

Natural Resources Department

at booths located in the back

of the Events Center. Youth

were gifted with Thunderbird

plushies and families received

their 2023 Calendar from

the Tribe created by Quuiich

Tribal member Morgan Gaines.

Families also enjoyed a fun and

festive photo booth where they

made memories and received

picture strips capturing the moment.

Chairman Brad Kneaper welcomed

everyone in attendance. He made sure

to remind everyone of the hard work the

Three Rivers Casino staff did to set up the

beautifully decorated Events Center, as well as

the coordination and planning from the Government

staff. Chairman Kneaper thanked them all for their hard work

and then invited Chief Doc Slyter to give the opening invocation.

Chief Slyter also played a beautiful song on his flute and then

invited everyone to line up for dinner, Elders first.

Friends and families laughed and played throughout the

evening’s dinner. Tribal Council made their way to the stage

to start handing out raffle gifts. The excitement

grew as names were called for prizes for both

youth and adults.

Coos Tribal members Ashley Russell

and Alhana McNutt, accompanied

by Janet Niessner on piano, then

lead all the youth in singing some

traditional songs and a few holiday

carols. Jingle bells were passed

out amongst the youth, and they

exuberantly rang their bells and

danced around the stage while

they sang. During their last

song of Santa Claus is coming

to town, a set of bells could

be heard and a special visitor

joined them on stage.

Tribal Council members helped

Santa greet all the children and

give out stockings filled with

treats. Everyone had a moment

with Santa, and lots of ear to ear

grins appeared as they talked. Tribal

Council then gathered around for their

own photo with Santa and the night ended

on a joyous note.

Thank you to everyone who made this event

a success. It is so good to be able to see you again

face to face as we continue make our way thru the pandemic,

still with caution for our most vulnerable. We look forward to

seeing you in the future as we continue to plan in person events

while monitoring CDC recommendations. We hope you had a

joyous and warm Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year.

January 2023

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Tribal Families Gather for Holiday Celebration

January 2023

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Tribal Elder Linn McNutt Walks On

Linn N. McNutt, 79, of North Bend passed away on November 18th, 2022 in Coos

Bay. He was a member of the Hanis Coos band of the Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians.

A graveside service will be held at the Coos River cemetery.

Linn was born in North Bend, Oregon to Hazel Ernestine Anderson McNutt and

Lawrence Linn McNutt on October 6th, 1943. He attended Marshfield High School,

later graduating from South Western Oregon Community College (SWOCC). Linn and

his brother Warren joined the U.S. Army together in 1961. Linn continued to serve

until1964. He worked as a Hook Tender for Weyerhaeuser Co for 20 plus years. He

was involved in the Eagles Lodge. Linn enjoyed hunting deer and fishing for salmon.

He was an active participant in tribal council meetings and enjoyed the interactions

with the tribal membership.

Linn is survived by his wife Donna Rider Perkins McNutt, Mike McNutt (Bea), Anita

Beauchemin, Eugene Perkins, Arron McNutt (Stephanie), sister Arleen Perkins,

brothers- Warren, Stanley (Bev), 6 grandchildren, and a dear friend Jason Hoffman.

Be Prepared for Flu Season

Flu season takes a significant burden on families across the country

each year, but the timing and impact vary each season. According to the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) influenza surveillance

system, which measures flu activity while it is occurring, is forecasting an

elevated flu season this year. Each flu season, the flu viruses are different.

This season’s researchers indicate four common flu viruses.

As we go into the 2022-2023 winter season, remember getting the annual

flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.

Therefore, it is recommended that everyone 6 months years old or older

should get an annual flu shot. This is also recommended for individuals

who are 65 years and older, pregnant people, people with a certain

chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease, and

other individuals at higher risk of serious flu complications. Use Vaccine.

gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an

appointment or you can contact your primary care provider. [insert QR

code here].

To prevent the spread of the flu, it is recommended to practice the

following techniques on a daily basis:

Avoid close contact with people who are visibly sick.

If you are sick, stay away from others as much as possible.

Cover your coughs and sneezes.

Wash your hands with soap and water. If soap and water is not available

use hand sanitizers.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects most commonly use in your

household.

What to do if you get sick? If you’re feeling a fever, coughing, sore throat,

runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, and fatigue, it is possible

that you have caught the flu. In most cases, please stay home and avoid

contact with other people except to get medical care if needed. However, if

you have symptoms and are in a higher-risk group, contact your healthcare

provider for treatment options. For

more information, please visit the

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention’s Influenza website at

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm.

References:

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention, National Center for

Immunization and Respiratory

Diseases (NCIRD)

https://www.vaccines.gov/findvaccines/

Home Sick Kits

Contributed by CTCLUSI Health Department

Oregon is currently experiencing high levels of

respiratory virus activity. Increases in respiratory

syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses, SARSCoV-2, and other respiratory viruses are straining the

healthcare system nationwide.

CTCLUSI has Home sick kits for members in the

five-service area (Curry, Coos, Lincoln, Lane, and

Douglas).

How to get a Home Sick Kit:

1. Contact your local Community Health Aide:

1. Barbara Black:

Email: bblack@ctclusi.org

Phone Number: 541-888-7520

Cell Phone: 541-294-5472

2. Doug Morrison:

Email: dmorrison@ctclusi.org

Phone Number: 541-997-6685 ext.7701

Cell Phone: 541-297-2391

3. Kimmy Bixby:

Email: kbixby@ctclusi.org

Phone Number: 541-744-1334 ext.7165

Cell Phone: 541-808-8684

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January 2023

Elders Corner

Welcome New Elders

James Rensing

Veri Green

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Starting at 11:30 a.m.

Location to be determined

Florence, Oregon

Please RSVP to Doug Morrison

by Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 541-997-6685

There will be an Elders Committee Meeting

at 1:00 p.m. following the luncheon

What’s up, Elders?

Have you had an exciting

event happen lately?

Maybe a big accomplishment or proud moment?

We’d love to hear from

you!

It could be anything; a

fun trip, a new grandbaby, a pet, or a big project

you’re working on… we

want to hear about it!

Submit photos and a description to my email

kbixby@ctclusi.org

Give me a call and I can

help you! 541-808-8684

Elders Christmas Luncheon

Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide

On December 8th Tribal Elders, spouses and

staff gathered at the Community Center for our

first Holiday Luncheon since 2019. It was a

wonderful time catching up with one another,

playing games and enjoying a delicious meal

together.

We started things off with a very informative

presentation by our Guest Speaker on

Medicare 101. After lunch and the end of the

presentation, we prepared for some fun rounds

of Bingo. Many Elders won some great prizes;

some of the items were beautifully handmade!

They also received a beautiful door prize

ornament.

Everyone seemed to greatly enjoy their time

together as a Tribe and a Family. We are looking

forward to more lovely gatherings in the future!

Community

Health Aides

Contact

Information

Coos Bay:

Barbara Black

(541) 888-7520

Eugene:

Kimmy Bixby

(541) 744-1334

Florence:

Doug Morrison

(541) 997-6685

January 2023

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WINTER WEATHER SAFETY

Contributed by Armando Martinez, Emergency Management Coordinator

The temperatures drop this winter remember to plan ahead for

yourself and potentially those in your community. It’s important

to know who may need help and what you’re prepared to face

in case your power goes out. Below is a checklist of items to go

through and think about as winter storms come in:

•Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay

inside. Prepare your emergency car kit in case you get stuck!

Include jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets,

bottled water, and non-perishable snacks. Keep a full tank of gas.

•Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers

of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

•Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when

shoveling snow and walking in the snow.

•Generators can be helpful when the power goes out. It is important

to know how use them safely to prevent carbon monoxide (CO)

poisoning and other hazards. Generators should always be

It is recommended

to seek care for your child if they have

one or more severe symptoms of RSV

√

Trouble breathing

or increased work

of breathing

outside of the home.

•Know the difference between a winter storm watch and a winter

storm warning

Watch: Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard,

heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm

Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning

of a Winter Storm.

Warning: Issued when hazardous winter weather in the

form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent

or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24

hours before the event is expected to begin.

• Keep an eye out for your neighbors if possible. If you know

someone who may be negatively impacted by the cold check to

make sure they’re prepared for power outages and are safe and

well in their home during cold weather.

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV: What you need to know

Older people and people with weaker immune systems are at-risk of

becoming seriously ill from the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial

virus (RSV). Young children can also become seriously ill from RSV.

Protect yourself and others as we spend more time together indoors:

√

Less than one wet

diaper every 8 hours

Get vaccinated. There are vaccines for both COVID-19 and the flu. There is no vaccine for RSV.

Stay home when sick.

If possible, avoid contact with people who are sick.

If caring for someone who is ill, wear a mask and wash your hands frequently.

Keep your hands away from your or your child’s face.

Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds.

Clean surfaces that are often touched, such as doorknobs and electronic devices.

Wear a mask if you can in crowded indoor settings and around people who have weaker

immune systems.

• If you cannot wear a mask, avoid crowded settings, both indoors and outdoors.

•

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all caused by viruses

These viruses can spread when:

√

• An infected person talks, coughs or sneezes around other people.

• Someone touches a surface or object with one of these viruses on it and then touches their

own mouth, nose or eyes.

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV can cause similar symptoms, including:

Gray or blue color to

tongue, lips or skin

Significantly

decreased activity

and alertness

Document accessibility: For individuals with disabilities or individuals who speak a language other than English, OHA can

provide information in alternate formats such as translations, large print, or braille. Contact the COVID-19 Communications

Unit at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY or COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.

OHA 4366A (12/06/2022)

•

Fever

Cough

Sore throat

Runny/stuffy nose

Muscle or body aches

• Tiredness

• Headache

• Vomiting or diarrhea (flu, more commonly

in children)

• Loss of taste or smell (COVID-19)

Document accessibility: For individuals with disabilities or individuals who speak a language other than

English, OHA can provide information in alternate formats such as translations, large print, or braille.

Contact the COVID-19 Communications Unit at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY or

COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.

OHA 4364 (11/23/2022)

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

If you or anyone in your 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, Communications

Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

visit www.ctclusi.org/events to view the online event calendar

January 2023

www.ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Casino Gifts Donation to Marshfield High School Volleyball State Champions

Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay gifted $3,400

to the Marshfield High School Volleyball State

Champions. This donation provided them with the

funds to get their Championship rings for winning

the 4A tournament.

Congratulations on your Championship Win!

Pictured with the team in the photo is far right Chuck

Baker, casino manager for Three Rivers Coos Bay

and also far left Council Women Iliana Montiel from

the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians.

Important PRC

Application Deadline

The Purchased and Referred Care Department is now

accepting applications for the Purchased/Referred

Care (PRC) program for FY2023. You must submit a

new application every year for each PRC-eligible Tribal

member in your household. This year, the deadline for

applications is Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Failure to

submit an application for the program will result in

denial of eligibility for the PRC program. If an application

is received after January 31, 2023, PRC will only pay

claims 90 days prior to the date the application was

submitted for that calendar year. You can apply online

at www.ctclusi.org. You will see a link at the bottom of the

home page that will take you to the online form (or look under

Member Services, Purchased, and Referred Care). Please

be sure to upload the front and back of your insurance

card(s) to ensure we have the most current information. You

must complete a separate application for each PRC-eligible

family member. Please call PRC at (541) 888-4873 or (800)

227-0392 if you have any questions or if you need to have a

hard-copy application mailed to you or with any questions.

FITNESS PROGRAM DEADLINE

The deadline for all 2022 fitness purchases

made between July and December to qualify

for reimbursement is Monday, January 16,

2023 by end of the business day.

For assistance with the Fitness or Nike Shoe

Program please contact

Meagan Davenport at the Coos Bay

Administrative Office at 541-888-7509

or via email at mdavenport@ctclusi.org

CTCLUSI has continued to suspend

income requirements for the CCDF

(childcare) program, making it easy

for families in the 5-county service

area to qualify for assistance with

their daycare payments

For more information contact Meagan Davenport at

541-888-7509 or mdavenport@ctclusi.org

January 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Council Member Doug Barrett Honored at Nine Tribes Prevention Meeting

On December 6, 2022, Tribal Council member of the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians was honored at

the 9 Tribes/NARA prevention meeting in Portland, Oregon.

Doug has worked for 24 years in the substance abuse prevention

Pictured left to right: Julie Johnson,

Doug Barrett and Shane Lopez-Johnston

and treatment field. He is planning retirement in February 2023

but will of course continue to be an active participant in his Tribal

community as well as with his Prevention family.

Culture is Prevention

Lamtɬam Game Making Class

Date: Saturday, January 14th, 2023

Time: 10am-2:00pm

Doug Barrett centered (wearing Cedar Canoe Hat, blue shirt and vest) with the group from the 9 Tribes/NARA

prevention

meeting on

6, 2022

Where: Tribal Hall

(338 Wallace

St,December

Coos Bay)

Culture is Prevention

Lamtɬam Game Making Class

Culture

Prevention

Date: Saturday,

January 14th, 2023

- A hands-on

class

to Lamtɬam

make a fun

and 10am-2:00pm

Time:

simple Tribal

traditional

Where:

Hall (338

Wallace St, Coos

Game

Making

Class

Paddle Making Class

February 3 - 4, 2023

February 17 - 18, 2023

game for all ages

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023

- All supplies

Time: 10am-2:00pm

provided

Where: Tribal Hall

(338 Wallace St, Coos Bay)

Lunch provided

Please RSVP

Tribal Hall 338 Wallace

Avenue, Coos Bay,

Oregon

Friday, February 3rd

12:00 - 6:00 pm

snacks provided

Saturday, February 4th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

lunch provided

Friday, February 17th

12:00 - 6:00 pm

snacks provided

Saturday, February 18th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

lunch provided

Please RSVP to 541-435-7155

- A hands-on class to make a fun and

simple traditional game for all ages

- All supplies provided

- Lunch provided

- Please RSVP to 541-435-7155

www.ctclusi.org

January 2023

2023

FIRST CANOE

PULL OF THE

NEW YEAR

February 25, 2023

Tahkenitch Lake

9:00 a.m.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program 2023

Eligible households do not need to reside within the Tribe’s five county service area to be eligible;

however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Social Services

Division is now offering Heating assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive

assistance contact the Health and Social Services Division or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI

website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP

To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:

Join us for Canoe pulls

in the mornings on the

last Saturday's of the

month.

First pull of the New

Year 2023 will be

Saturday, February

25th.

1 Person Family

$31,266

2 Person Family

$40,886

3 Person Family

$50,506

4 Person Family

$60,126

5 Person Family

$69,747

6 Person Family

$79,367

In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:

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

No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://

laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program or

need assistance with the online application, please contact Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.

TRIBAL MEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence)

Food & Beverage

BOH Bonfire Chef ∙ Food Court/Blue Bills/TDR Chef ∙ Line Cook Lead ∙ Food Court Outlet Cook ∙ Baker ∙ TDR Cook ∙

Dish Machine Operator

FOH F&B Supervisor ∙ Blue Bills Food Server ∙ Cocktail Beverage Server ∙ Food Court Runner/Dining Room

Attendant ∙ Food Court Cashier/Barista ∙ Host ∙ Busperson

Internal Maintenance

EVS Tech

Finance

Chief Financial Officer ∙ Purchasing Specialist ∙ Revenue Auditor

Gaming Floor

Table Games Dealer ∙ Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant

Golf

Groundskeeper 1

Hotel

Guest Room/Laundry Attendant ∙ Telephone Specialist ∙ Hotel Front Desk Clerk ∙ RV Park/GSA

Marketing/Events

Special Events TM ∙ Special Events and Promotions TM

Security

Security Officer I

contact Jesse Beers

for more information

jbeers@ctclusi.org

or 541-297-0748

Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay)

EGM

EGM Team Member Lead – Current Team Members or Tribal Members eligible to apply

Facilities

EVS Tech I ∙ Maintenance Tech 2

Food & Beverage

BOH Line Cook

Player Services

Player Services TM

Apply online at threeriverscasino.com/careers or call HR today at 541.902.6502

Updated 12/14/2022

January 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Harvest Shellfish?

New Beginnings for Tribal Students

wants to hear from CTCLUSI

Win $50!

New Beginnings for Tribal Students wants to hear from CTCLUSI.

Contributed by Taylor Dodrill, Portland State University

and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Janet Niessner, Environmental Scientist, CTCLUSI

The New Beginnings for Tribal Students

learning internships in natural sciences,

The

New Beginnings

for Tribal Students

(NBTS)

grant program

at Oregon

State

and youth

(NBTS)

grant program

at Oregon

State

mentorships

and

a University

pre-college

Southwestern

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Community

College

would

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input

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partners.

University and Southwestern Oregon camp.

Do you harvest shellfish recreationally? Are

Community College would like to hear NBTS program leaders would like to

you 18 or older? Please take our 10-minute The goal of the grant is to increase Native American undergraduate student success and meaningful

input from our CTCLUSI partners.

share how the first two years of the

survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a career development. We do this through supporting students in experiential learning internships in

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increase

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program

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two

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experience

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education

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today,

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input

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development.

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in collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of

program

overall.

supporting students in experiential

Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Department

Contributed

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Resources,

the South

Taylor Dodrill, Portland State University and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Slough National Estuarine

Research Reserve,

NBTS Collaborative Gatherings

Janet Niessner, Environmental Scientist, CTCLUSI

and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The purpose of this[title]

study

is to

understand

Harvest

Shellfish?

Win $50! how

Join us for a fun evening of food, games, prizes and discussion at one of

shellfish harvesters view their risk of shellfish

you harvest shellfish recreationally? Are you 18 or older? Please take our 10-minute

survey

the

CTCLUSI regional offices.

poisoning causedDoby

harmful algal blooms

for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local business.

(HABs), and to understand their preferences for

management of fisheries

algal

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done by a Portland State University graduate student in

collaboration

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Culture

and

Natural

Resources,

the

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, and

report that may be published in a scientific journal

the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The purpose of this study is to understand how

and to provide guidance

to localview

managers

shellfish harvesters

their risk ofon

shellfish poisoning caused by harmful

algal blooms (HABs),

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13thharmful

, in Coos

making coastal communities

resilient for

to management

and to understand

their preferences

fisheries during

algal Bay,

blooms.5:30-7:30 pm, at the Community Center 338 Wallace

The results will be used to develop a report that may beSt.

published

a scientific

journal and to

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harmful algal blooms.

to local

managers

on making coastal communities more resilient to harmful

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and the

health

risks

algal blooms.

 January 20th, in Florence, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at 3757 Hwy 101 Florence 97439

associated, go to EPA.gov/cyanohabs. For any

questions regarding

thisabout

project

and

survey

To learn

HABs and

the health

risks associated, go to EPA.gov/cyanohabs. For any

 January

27that, in

Eugene, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at 135 Silver Lane #200 Eugene 97404

questions

regarding

project and survey please contact

Taylor Dodrill

tdodrill@pdx.edu.

please contact Taylor

Dodrill

at this

tdodrill@pdx.

edu.

All survey answers are anonymous, and the combined results

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made link:

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all

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All survey answers

are anonymous, and the

survey data have been analyzed. We plan to use this information to improve safety information

combined results will

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after all

provided

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harvesters.

Games and prizes!!

survey data have been analyzed. We plan to use

can find the

survey at:

https://forms.office.com/g/M3Ja7apBsR

this information toYou

improve

safety

information

Bring a potluck dish (optional) and we’ll provide food and refreshments.

provided to shellfish

harvesters.

Childcare available, please RSVP if you can

You can find the

survey at: https://

forms.office.com/g/

M3Ja7apBsR

Thank you for

your participation!

For more information contact:

Bessie Joyce, NBTS Program Manager, bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

Jesse Beers, CTLCUSI Cultural Stewardship Manager, jbeers@ctlcusi.org

Thank you for your participation!

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

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.

Confidential

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

www.ctclusi.org

January 2023

Upcoming Events

January 2023

SUNDAY

1 New Years Day

MONDAY

New Years Day

Peace Hike Yachats

New Years Day

Observed

All Officed Closed

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Moccasin Class

Eugene Outreach

10 - 4 pm

TUESDAY

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

hanis language class quuiich language

4pm-6pm

class 12pm-2pm

hanis language class sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

4pm-6pm

class 12pm-2pm

Martin Luther King Jr

miluk language class

Day

4pm-6pm

All Officed Closed

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

25 class 4pm-6pm

hanis language

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

PRC Application

31 Deadline

THURSDAY

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

WEDNESDAY

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

NBTS Collab

Gathering, Coos Bay

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

President’s Day

20 All Offices Closed

NBTS Collab

Gathering, Florence

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Lamtɬam Game

Making Class 10 2pm Coos Bay

Moccasin Class

Eugene Outreach

10 - 4 pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

NBTS Collab

Gathering, Eugene

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Ice Skating

North Bend 5-7:30 pm

sha’yuushtɬa

uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

February 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1Jewelry 1-4 Eugene 2

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

Paddle Making Class

Tribal Hall 12-6 pm

Paddle Making Class

Tribal Hall 10-4 pm

Traditional Game

Night,

Tribal Hall 5:30 pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

THURSDAY

COH Dentalium

8 Elders Luncheon

Florence, 11:30am sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

hanis language class quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

22 hanis language

class 4pm-6pm

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

4th Annual

Storytelling 5pm

Tribal Hall

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

Paddle Making Class

Tribal Hall 12-6 pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

Paddle Making Class

Tribal Hall 10-4 pm

First Canoe Pull of

2023

Tahkenitch Lake 9am

January 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Progressive

FORTUNE

WHEEL

MONDAY

MONDAYS 6PM-9PM

$100 Cash Hot Seats every

30 minutes.

TUESDAYS 6PM-9PM

THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM

Pick your color and you

could win $100 Cash.

Drawings every 30

minutes. Earn 25 same-day

points to play.

Drawings every 30 minutes to

Spin the Wheel! Progressive

Jackpot starts at $1,000 and

increases by $100 for every

attempt. Receive one entry for

every 50 same-day points

earned.

WIN UP TO $10,000!

Saturdays in January

Drawings every 30 minutes from 6pm-9pm

to Find Bigfoot and win up to $10,000!

Receive one entry for every 50 points earned

on Saturdays.

JANUARY

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Open Daily

MONDAY - MUFFALETTA SANDWICH $15

FRIDAY - PRIME RIB $21

TUESDAY - BURGUNDY BEEF TIPS $16

SATURDAY - PORK OSO BUCCO $19

WEDNESDAY - LOADED MAC N’ CHEESE $16

SUNDAY - CHEF’S CHOICE

THURSDAY - THREE CHEESE CHICKEN

Friday thru Sunday specials

served f rom 4pm-10pm

ENCHILADAS $14

Now Open for Breakfast

at 8am

COOS BAY

5 4 1 - 8 0 8 - 9 2 0 4 | T H R E E R I V E R S C A S I N O . CO M

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