# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Ac58a41a387894569 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of February 2022 CLUSI Issue 2 Volume 23 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Hundreds of Fall Harvest and Winter Solstice Kits Shipped to Signed Up Tribal Households Pictured above left, Josh Davies helps load the van with kits being mailed to Tribal families. Middle: Karen Porter and staff building kits in Tribal Hall. Right: Ashley Russell working on making the magnets and language supplies for the winter solstice kits. Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director Dear Tribal Families, I hope this message finds you healthy and safe. Because Covid cases and multiple variants of COVID have surfaced, we have been unable to gather together safely for our usual and accustomed events and ceremonies. In response, to help Tribal Members feel more connected to their heritage and Tribe during these times, multiple departments have pulled together to offer care kits for Tribal Members that sign up. To date, we have mailed out over 300 kits total and have received much appreciation from Tribal Members who have received them. I was one of, if not the biggest pushers to open up for our Tribal Members and events, because I know a lot of us are missing that community piece and the lack of gathering has put a major toll on our mind sets. While we are not able to open at this time, we are hoping to continue these care kits for Spring and Summer. Please be on the lookout in the newsletter and the website for future sign up information. We also post the Laserfiche link on the CTCLUSI Education News Facebook Page as well as the CTCLUSI General Council Facebook Page. Thank you to all the staff that helped produce these amazing kits. Without these people, these kits would not have been able to be completed. Thank you to Iliana Montiel, Roselynn Lwenya, Josh Davies, Mark Petrie, Ashley Russell, Doug Barrett, Jesse Beers, Patty Whereat Phillips, Enna Helms, Morgan Gaines, Eriq Acosta, and Karen Porter. Specific appreciation and thanks go to: • Health Department for sponsoring 99% of the projects • Department of Culture and Natural Resources for allowing their staff to work many hours on putting these kits together from fruition to completion • Patty Whereat Phillips and Enna Helms for providing the language words for the magnets and colors and translating the Crow and Thunderbird Story and Snow is Spider’s Ashes story in all 3 languages. • Patty Whereat Phillips for her wonderful ethnobotany book • Ashley Russell for compiling language magnet images, creating packets for • • • • • • • • each kit along with the many hours it took to print, produce and compile magnet packets, ordering a majority of the kit items John Schaefer, Mark Petrie, and Ashley Russell for creating the clothing items (beanies and jackets) Doug Barrett for all the prevention materials Doug Barrett, Jesse Beers, Mark Petrie, Ashley Russell, Eriq Acosta, Josh Davies, and Karen Porter for stuffing boxes Eriq Acosta and Josh Davies for mailing the kits and making great relationships with the USPS staff here in North Bend Karen Porter for being in constant contact with Tribal Members who had reached out for more clarification and compiling sign up information Morgan Gaines for hand drawing the color sheets – they were amazing! Dental Department for the dental kits Kathy King for the Winter Solstice Abalone Ornament kits; Ashley Russell for drilling the abalone for these kits. Story continues of page 11 Deadline to Submit Statement of Candidacy March 11, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. See page 4 for Important Election Information For complete Election Code visit www.ctclusi.org Questions? Contact Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Eugene, OR Permit #481 2 February 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from December 12, 2021 - January 8, 2022 Chief Doc Slyter: No report at this time due to illness. Debbie Bossley, Tribal Chair: Dec. - Jan. In Office 17 days 12/12 Regular Council Meeting 12/14 OTGA Meeting 12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting 12/28 Tribal Council Special Meeting 12/29 GFORB Meeting; Business Council Meeting 01/05 BOEM Meeting 01/06 Meeting with the North Bend Mayor, City Administrator and City Council Chair, Leaders Circle Total Hours: 120 Iliana Montiel: 12/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 12/28 Special Meeting 12/29 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting 01/05 IHS Consultation Call / White House Tribal Covid-19 Update 01/06 Meeting with the North Bend Mayor, City Administrator and City Council Chair, Leaders Circle Reading & responding to emails. Total Hours: 28 Doug Barrett: 12/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 12/ 14 Community Support Healing Circle. 12/15 OYA (Oregon Youth Authority) Stakeholder Corona Virus Update. 12/15 Blue Earth Board Meeting. 12/16 White House IGA weekly meeting. 12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting. 12/20 Special Culture Committee Meeting. 12/21 Solstice Fire in Plank House & Sweat 12/28 T C Special Meeting. 12/29 GFORB, Tribal Council Business Meeting. 01/01 Amanda Trail Piece Hike & Ceremony 01/05 HIS Consultation – Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. / White House Tribal COVID -19 Update 01/06 Leaders Circle. Total Hours: 62+ emails Josh Davies: 12/12 Tribal Council Meeting 12/13 ELD Tribal Advisory Committee 12/14 Tribal Consultation to seek input on Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair: additional American Rescue Plan 12/12 Regular Council Meeting Act, Infrastructure Investment 12/13 ELD Tribal Advisory Committee and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better 12/14 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance Act funding / White House Tribal Meeting / Tribal Consultation ARPA Briefing Enna Helms: No Report at time of 12/14 White House Tribal Briefing / 12/15 Housing Committee Meeting / publication Eugene School District Meeting Blue Earth Board Meeting 12/15 West Coast Ocean Tribal Caucus / 12/16 WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call Upcoming Tribal Council Investment Committee Meeting 12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting Meeting: 12/19 Special Election 12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting 12/21 Baby Promise RAC - ELD Tribal February 13, 2022 12/19 Special Election Tribal Hall Advisory Committee / Special 12/28 Tribal Council Special Meeting March 13, 2022 Election Board Meeting 12/29 GFORB Meeting; 12/23 WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call Business Council Meeting 12/27 TSPC Meeting Upcoming Council Election 01/05 BOEM Meeting / Consultation 12/28 Tribal Council Special Meeting Candidate Forum: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act 12/29 GFORB / COVID Tribal Webinar / March 12, 2022 Tribal Council Business Meeting White House Tribal COVID-19 12/30 WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call Update 01/05 IHS Consultation - Infrastructure Upcoming General Council Meeting: 01/06 Meeting with the North Bend Mayor, Investment and Jobs Act / City Administrator and City Council Chair COVID Tribal Webinar / April 10, 2022 Leaders Circle White House Tribal COVID-19 Update. Total Hours: 50 Upcoming Council Election Day: 01/06 Leaders Circle April 10, 2022 Total Hours: 70.5 Tribal Council Meets with City of North Bend Officials Tribal Council Corner Contributed by Christine Sylvester, Executive Administrative Assistant -Tribal Council Tribal Council members Chair Bossley, Vice-Chair Siestreem, Josh Davies and Iliana Montiel met with City of North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke, City Administrator David A. Milliron and City Council Chair Bill Richardson at the Community Center for an informal luncheon at noon on Thursday, January 6, 2022 The group spoke for approximately three hours covering multiple subjects. Chair Bossley was encouraged by the content of the informal discussion and stated that this was the first time the City of North Bend Government had reached out to meet with CTCLUSI Tribal Government. Vice-Chair Siestreem stated “a general theme from the conversation that gave me great hope was, both governments agreed, we need to work Pictured left to right, back row: Chair Debbie Bossley and Council member Josh Davies. Middle row: North Bend together for the best interests of our Mayor Jessica Engelke and City Council Chair Bill Richardson. Front row: Vice Chair Julie Siestreem and City Administrator David A. Milliron. entire community”. www.ctclusi.org February 2022 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 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. Information ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@ 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. Upcoming Events February 13th – Regular Tribal Council Meeting, 10:00 a.m. th February 18 – Letter of Interest Due to sit on Tribal Committee’s th February 11 – Deadline for Election Position Statements to be printed in March Edition February 13th – Regular Council Meeting, 10:00 a.m. February 18th – Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.(see flyer page 11) st February 21 – All Tribal Government Offices will be CLOSED in Observance of President’s Day February 22nd – Ladies Self Care, Dentalium Ladder Earrings Class, 6:00 p.m. February 25th – 3rd Annual Storytelling Event, 6:00 p.m. (see flyer page 10) March 4th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. March 11th – Deadline to file Statement of Candidacy for Tribal Council Elections 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 3 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. Doc Slyter, Chief Tribal Chief 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org March 12th – Tribal Council Candidate Forums (ZOOM) 10:00 a.m. (see page 4) th March 13 – Regular Tribal Council Meeting, Enna Helms 10:00 a.m. Position #1 Council March 15th – Deadline for Election Position 541-297-7538 (cell) Statements to be printed in April Edition enna.helms@ctclusi.org March 18th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. March 21st – 25th – Virtual Spring Break Camp Debbie Bossley, Chair Position #2 Council April 1 - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. th 541-294-3972 (cell) April 10 – Tribal Council Election Day, debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org Tribal Hall 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. April 10th – Regular Tribal Council Meeting, 10:00 a.m. Julie Siestreem, th April 10 – General Tribal Council Meeting, 1:00 p.m. April 15th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Vice-Chair April 29th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Position #3 Council st 541-294-6055 jsiestreem@ctclusi.org 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 Christine Sylvester at csylvester@ctclusi. org. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year. 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 Josh Davies, Education Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1314 Cell: 541-294-4105 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 jdavies@ctclusi.org 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 Family Support Services Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 2110 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@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 Tribal Dental Clinic 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 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 Housing Department Josh Stevens, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7546 Fax 541-435-0492 jstevens@ctclusi.org Tribal Council 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 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 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 Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D. Director of Natural Resources 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 rlwenya@ctclusi.org Josh Davies Position #4 Council 541-294-4105 josh.davies@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 February 13, 2022 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 4 THE VOICE OF CLUSI TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION APRIL 10, 2022 For Position #2, #4 & #6 POSITION NUMBER Position #2 Position #4 Position #6 INCUMBENT Debbie Bossley Josh Davies Doug Barrett TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL 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 (c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987). 7-3-24 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 11, 2022 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: Friday, January 14, 2022 for February 2022 Newsletter Friday, February 11, 2022 for March 2022 Newsletter Tuesday, March 15, 2022 for April 2022 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. NOTICE OF 2022 TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION APRIL 10, 2022 ELECTION DATE: APRIL 10, 2022 As of January 14th by 3:00pm the following Tribal Members have submitted to run for Tribal Council: Teresa Spangler Brad Kneaper Michael Romine David Petrie Doug Barrett Debbie Bossley Josh Davies Position # 4 Position # 2 Position # 6 Position # 2 Position # 6 (Incumbent) Position # 2 (Incumbent) Position # 4 (incumbent) Tribal Council Elections Tribal Code 7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications: (a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes; (b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987). For a complete Election Code please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections. Contact me with any questions. Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506 February 2022 YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ANY ELECTION Only registered voters will be sent a ballot April 10, 2022 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. Tribal Council Election Candidate Forums Saturday March 12, 2022 beginning at 10am This will be a virtual event only, no in person participation will be allowed due to health reason as voted by the Election Board. If anyone requires assistance to participate please contact Jeannie McNeil or Christine Sylvester at 541-888-9577 so we may try and assist you prior to the event. Link will be posted in the Citizen Portal of the website for the day of the event. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/835 65480455?pwd=RzJHK1RBQm NGZGo0Z1hjcnlVS3Fsdz09 Meeting ID: 835 6548 0455 Passcode: 064224 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83565480455# US (Houston) +17207072699,,83565480455# US (Denver) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 835 6548 0455 Find your local number: https:// us06web.zoom.us/u/k818Lu813 www.ctclusi.org February 2022 5 Tribal Government Website Information www.ctclusi.org Join a Tribal Committee Dear Tribal Member; We are currently seeking new members for Tribal Committees. 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 will have at least one possible position available in each committee due to vacancies and term expiration on 12-31-2021. 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 Qualifications of membership? Chapter 7-5-5(d) (1) Is an enrolled Tribal member; (2) Demonstrates skills and ability relevant to the committee’s work; (3) Possesses relevant education, training, or work experience; (4) Represents a particular constituency of the Tribes; (5) Brings perspective or experience that will contribute to the work of the committee; (6) Demonstrates commitment to the committee’s work through regular attendance at meetings and active participation; and (7) If a background check is required under CLUSITC 9-6-7, is determined to be suitable for the position using the standards in CLUSITC 9-6-6. Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one year. You may also submit a form online with the Tribes’ website: www.ctclusi.org under Tribal Government; then Tribal Committees, or request on 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 541-888-9577 Be sure to check the Tribal website www.ctclusi.org for digital copies of The Voice of CLUSI monthly newsletter and more Tribal Government Information. If you are a Tribal member who needs assistance getting signed up for full access to the Citizen Portal on www. ctclusi.org please e-mail mgaines@ ctclusi.org or call (541) 808-7918. FREE COVID 19 HOME TESTS Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free athome COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Visit https://www.covidtests. gov for more information and sign up today at https://special.usps.com/ Post: Until Filled testkits Deadline to Submit Letter of Interest to Join a Tribal Committee is February 18, 2022 ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT NEWS All of These Forms Are Available to Fill Out Online https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/ • New Tribal I.D. Request Form • Name Change Form • Change of Address Form • Enrollment Application GAMING COMMISSION ****NOTICE OF VACANCY**** CTCLUSI 01/01/2022 The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians’ Gaming Commission is established pursuant to CLUSITC 5-2-7. The purpose of the Gaming Commission is to regulate Class II and Class III gaming on the Confederated Tribes’ Indian Land. The Commission consists of five (5) members appointed by a majority vote of the Tribal Council. The Gaming Commission has a term ending and are seeking interested parties. The term of this position is three years. Interested parties shall file a statement with the Commission reflecting their interest in serving as a Commission member. Qualifications for the Posted Vacancy: Commissioners must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements (CLUSITC 5-2-7(d): (1) Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) Must successfully complete a background investigation, as set forth in CLUSITC 5-2-15; (3) No member of Tribal Council may serve as a Commissioner; and Visit www.ctclusi.org and click the Tribal Enrollment tab from the dropdown Government Tab options. Or sign in to the Citizen Portal and click on the Admin Request Forms box. Contact the Enrollment Office Jeannie McNeil, Enrollment Clerk at 541888-7506 jmcneil@ctclusi.org (4) No employee of a Gaming Operation may serve as a Commissioner. Each applicant for Commission membership shall be subject to a background investigation (CLUSITC 5-213) and drug testing (CLUSITC 5-2-21). Interested parties may file a statement of interest with the Commission reflecting their interest in serving as a Commission member to Rusty Bossley, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission, at the following address: 5647 Hwy 126 Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 You may also fax your statement to 541-997-7293, or email at rbossley@ctclusi.org. ************************************************************************************** This notice of vacancy shall be posted at all Tribal offices. 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI February 2022 Be on the Lookout for Pacific Herring This Month! Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist Yes, it’s that time of year again! We are so blessed to reside along one of the few estuaries in Oregon that are favored by herring for spawning. There are usually two pulses of spawning activity in the late winter/early spring, roughly around Valentine’s Day and the Spring Equinox. These little morsels are delicious and may be grilled, baked, fried, smoked, or preserved by pickling. The roe is also quite tasty. Don’t forget to remove those large scales before you further prepare them into amazing dishes! Hanis: k’wek’w Miluk: kwek’w Sha’yuushtł’a uł Quuiich: łaquuwa Scientific Name: (Clupea pallasii) Scan the QR code to view Pickled Herring video with Ashley Russell Pictured above: Herring eggs on sea grass. Photos by Ashley Russell. Department of Natural Resources Adds Restoration and Wetlands Project Manager to the Team My name is Kyle Terry and I am pleased to be the new Restoration and Wetlands Project Manager in the Department of Natural Resources and Culture. My experience fits this position very well and I’m happy to have the opportunity to contribute here and learn from this community. My first few weeks flew by but I already met several CTCLUSI staff and look forward to meeting more soon. Here is a bit about my background for those I haven’t met yet. My family lived in Winchester Bay when I was young then moved to the Florence area where I graduated high school. While living near Florence I started to work as a carpenter and I still spend a lot of my free time in my small workshop. Right now, I am chipping away at a Port Orford cedar surfboard when I’m not helping friends with their projects. I moved away from Florence and went to college when I was 26. I studied rivers and landforms while living in Eugene and earned a degree in geography with a minor in geology. After that, I spent a summer working on the Mid-Fork John Day River at the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Oxbow Conservation Area. We measured the effects that the Tribe’s restoration projects had on the various river processes like gravel deposition, side channel development, and scouring of new pools. After being in the John Day area, I worked in Humboldt County for two years mostly surveying steep, streamside landslides (covered in poison oak!) for Green Diamond Resources Company. I worked as a geology tech and forestry tech while in California but I soon felt the pull back to Oregon and moved back and started working at the Siuslaw Watershed Council as the Restoration Crew Leader. A year later I became the Programs Manager at the Council, managing four core programs annually and various ecological restoration projects. I was fortunate to work with the Council at a time when they were a key partner in a Forest Service project on Fivemile Creek pioneering a holistic approach that proved successful and is now used more broadly. I look forward to working with some of these same partners and applying similar techniques to CTCLUSI projects. February 2022 www.ctclusi.org 7 Look What We Can Do! CTCLUSI Undergoes Massive Upgrades to Environmental Testing Laboratory Contributed by Janet Niessner, Tribal Resource Response Specialist and Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist Since 2016, CTCLUSI’s environmental Liquid chromatograph Mass Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) laboratory has been dedicated to Spectrometer (LCMS) assistance: monitoring water quality parameters, such This instrument not only complements In support of the Tribe’s ongoing desire as pH, temperature, salinity, conductivity, our GCMS to analyze for pollutants, but for self-governance, the department turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria. greatly expands the range of what we can wishes to support compliance monitoring Staff also use the lab to process field samples for contract analyses, such find. This instrument should be able to for the Tribe’s WWTP at the Florence scan samples for their “ion” components Three Rivers Casino. For this purpose, as nutrients and so that we can see staff have accumulated various specialty macroinvertebrates. everything we can equipment and supplies to begin and More recently in In August and September 2019, the Culture possibly want to see continue in-house testing to support the 2021, the Department of and Natural in a sample. We can Tribe’s WWTP operations. Culture and Natural Resources R e s o u r c e s process any type D e p a r t m e n t asked Tribal Council for of environmental Portable X-Ray Fluorescence acquired a gas funding to support analytical sample, including Spectrometer (pXRF): chromatograph improvements to the water, tissues, With this machine, Departmental staff mass spectrometer Department’s Environmental vegetation, and can non-destructively conduct surface (GCMS) to monitor Testing Laboratory, which sediment. Currently, analyses of heavy metals, such as arsenic, for pesticides, D e p a r t m e n t a l mercury, and lead at the parts per million happily was granted! herbicides, volatile organic compounds, staff are trying to (ppm) level. Data produced will help staff and numerous other target perand to understand the potential for acute contaminants of concern. The COVID polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS; used and chronic health effects derived from pandemic delayed formal training on the in flame retardants) at Coos Head and repatriated cultural materials that may instrument, but staff have still been able to algal/shellfish toxins (such as at Tenmile have been treated with toxic substances analyze water samples for contaminants, and are slated to begin testing fish tissues Lakes) for monthly analysis. But there for preservation such as pesticides and are a lot of other proposed projects we glues. Staff also hope to test resources of and vegetation. But staff have for years identified the are strategizing. For instance, sea lion cultural significance from local gathering need to grow the laboratory to include whiskers were recently found to contain areas to understand natural background more analytical capabilities based on contaminants from car tire rubber. levels, and whether they pose a health environmental and health concerns. Departmental staff are seeking to develop risk. Additionally, these instruments are This includes toxic algae in recreational a project to analyze contaminants in sea useful in brownfields investigation and waters, sewage releases from residential lion blubber and identify the possible remediation, such as is undertaken by the septic or ineffective wastewater treatment, health risks associated with its future Tribal Response Program, to understand and legacy pollutants from either the manufacture or degradation of products reintroduction into Tribal Member’s diets. where contamination exists and persists. like rubber, petroleum, paper, plastics, Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase With these changes, the department fertilizers, and pesticides. With the Chain Reaction (qPCR) This instrument will be used for now hosts dedicated staff to the laboratory onslaught of the COVID pandemic, the Department especially wanted the “targeted” screening for specific DNA program and operations. The long-term ability to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in or RNA of anything we wish to look for. objectives of the laboratory program are focused into three areas: 1) support traditional waters. Staff hope to implement methods for sovereignty and self-governance; 2) In August and September 2021, the understanding sources of consistently collaborating with agencies to understand Department of Culture and Natural high bacteria inputs in local waters, such environmental and human health risks; Resources asked Tribal Council for funding to support analytical improvements as might be coming from residential septic and 3) provide educational resources to to the Department’s Environmental or sewage releases. We also hope to test Tribal youth. We hope that the laboratory Testing Laboratory, which happily was out wastewater treatment and filtration will become a useful tool in all these granted! Environmental staff are currently efficacy in Coos Bay, Lakeside, and capacities, where it can be a profitable coordinating the installation and training Florence. But in order to process samples entity, produce data to influence regulatory bodies, and be an educational provider. for a variety of instruments, listed below. to avoid DNA cross contamination, staff are Although the instruments are not yet coordinating a small structural expansion installed and operational, the department FlowCam to accommodate a “clean room”, where anticipates renovations to be complete This instrument images particulates staff must wear full protective gear, and all by April 2022. The Department wants in a filtered water sample, then uses equipment and supplies will be sterilized to invite the entire Tribal community software to identify the images for plant in bleach and under ultraviolet (UV) light. and government staff to a virtual tour or biological substances, and possibly showcasing how staff are serving even microplastics. Knowing what kinds Tribe within the of particulates are in a waterbody will The long-term objectives of the laboratory the laboratory. Stay tuned help Departmental staff make more program are focused into three areas: for important updates informed decisions relating to water regarding laboratory 1) support sovereignty and self-governance; quality management going forward. capabilities and a Departmental staff also hope to identify 2) collaborating with agencies to understand virtual tour in the algae species so that we may know what coming months! environmental and human health risks; and specific toxins might be present, as well 3) provide educational resources to Tribal as for screening wastewater treatment youth. plant (WWTP) filtration efficacy. We have a scientist with South Slough Estuarine Research Reserve poised to help us start routine analysis. 8 February 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Contributed by Police Chief Brian Dubray Operation Lady Justice As your Police Chief, one of the responsibilities I have is to represent the Tribe within the law enforcement community to ensure that the Tribe’s voice is heard and that the Tribe can be notified of upcoming issues, such as legislation, that may have an impact on how we serve the community. One overlooked area in law enforcement nationwide is the disproportionate number of missing and murdered indigenous persons (MMIP) cases that have remained unsolved. As part of Executive Order 13898, the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives was created by the federal government. In addition to providing additional investigative resources to respond to MMIP incidents, the executive order also prioritized agreements between federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement. I will be a part of the lawenforcement sub-group for Oregon to both receive and provide insight on establishing best practices in response to MMIP incidents once it is formally established. Please see the notice (at right) out of the Bureau of Indian affairs regarding the tipline that has been established to collect information about MMIP incidents. Feel free to share the information, and if you would like a digital (pdf) version of the flyer, please let me know and I will get it to you. Hopefully by increasing awareness of these incidents, we can all help to achieve restorative justice and hopefully lead to a path of healing for all involved. Bureau of Indian Affairs Of�ice of Justice Services Missing & Murdered Unit Email OJS_MMU@BIA.GOV Call 1‐833‐560‐2065 Conden�al | Toll‐Free | 24/7 Keyword BIAMMU and loca�on to 847411 Text Call, text, or email tips or referrals to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, Missing and Murdered Unit to help with any information concerning a missing Indigenous person or homicides in Indian Country. YOU CAN HELP. Missing and Murdered Unit h�ps://www.bia.gov/bia/ojs/missing‐murdered‐unit OPERATION LADY JUSTICE h�ps://opera�onladyjus�ce.usdoj.gov/ 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 Photo By: Jesse Beers 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: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving Contact Tribal Wellness Court. (541) 888-1307 www.ctclusi.org February 2022 9 “In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program Circles of Healing LADIES SELF-CARE ry 22, 2022 Please join us for a Zoom Class! Dentalium Ladder Earrings Materials will be sent via USPS mail. Open to all women. Class If you are experiencing issues related to size is limited to 10 to allow domestic violence, sexual assault, dating time for questions. violence, stalking or human trafficking, Photo courtesy of Roseana Perry the Circles of Healing program is here to Other Helpful Resources: help. We offer confidential advocacy, Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00pm safety planning, support groups,1-844-7NATIVE and StrongHearts Native Helpline (762-8483). other support services. For information For more information or to RSVP, National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 please call or text or services, please call Kathy King at: (TTY). Kathy King at 541-808-8152. RSVPs are kindly requested by February 12 th so 541-808-8152 Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men & Women: Call 1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743we can get materials out to you. 5754). Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: Call 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY). Other Helpful Resources: StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men & Women: Call 1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754). The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: Call 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY). The 2022 Fitness Program Application is online at www.ctclusi.org The following is a section of the 2022 fitness program manual: ii. Items must be purchased in the year for which funds are being requested (the Fitness Program runs on a calendar year: January 1 through December 31). Purchases from January thru June will be due for reimbursement in July. July thru December purchases are due in January. *The specific dates will be posted in the newsletter. Childcare (CCDF) Program Expanding CTCLUSI is expanding the childcare development fund (CCDF) program. Due to COVID-19 and the Oregon Governor’s extension of the State of Emergency, the income guidelines will be suspended allowing families that reside in the five county service area to qualify with no income requirements. If you need assistance with either the Fitness Program or the Childcare (CCDF) Program please contact Meagan Davenport, Health and Human Service Program Assist by email at mdavenport@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-7509. 10 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Please Join Us for an Evening of Winter Storytelling! HECHITʼ, BASAQ’, HAłK’ 3rd Annual ‘Virtual’ Storytelling Gathering February 2022 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89 751489096?pwd=US8zcXd1MF NPNlllRytIWFIvVGFqdz09 Meeting ID: 897 5148 9096 Passcode: 987369 Friday, February 25th Starts at 6:00 PM ~ Opening Prayer ~ Storytellers ~ Open Mic ~ Raffle Hosted by the Culture Coalition For more information you may call Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email at ehelms@ctclusi.org CTCLUSI’s grant programs: Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and Tobacco Prevention Program would like to invite Tribal Families to participate in our new program, Live Native. This program will range from 4 to 8 weeks long, with at your own pace family activities, and a variety of virtual classes including, but not limited to cooking classes, guest speakers, and cultural activities. SAVE THE DATE! All Tribal Family participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of CTCLUSI designed clothing and/or outdoor apparel, while supplies last. At the end of each month, there will be a grand prize raffle: one for an adult, and one for youth. Raffle tickets are awarded to each participant for each activity and virtual class/event completed. VIRTUAL SPRING BREAK Live Native: Tribal Family Program Free Outdoor Apparel Raffle Prizes: Adult and Youth Sign up form will be available at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Live-Native-Tribal-FamilyActivities Questions: Contact Mark Petrie at 541-435-7217, mpetrie@ctclusi.org or Kristy Petrie at 541-888-7521, kpetrie@ctclusi.org or Armando Martinez at 541-888-7228, amartinez@ctclusi.org 2022 DAY CAMP MARCH 21ST-25TH Children of CTCLUSI families and children of staff that work for CTCLUSI who are between the ages of 5-18. Photo Credit: Kristy Petrie LASERFICHE FORM TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ON TRIBAL WEBSITE IN MARCH. STAY TUNED! www.ctclusi.org February 2022 11 Household Kits continued from cover story... Sign ups Households Shipped Items included          Fall Harvest Kits 137 submissions 80 67 Camas Planting Activity Salmon Dip and Crackers Fry Bread mix and book Coloring pages Crayons Colored pencils with color words language guide in all 3 languages Crow and Thunderbird Story translated in all 3 languages Thunderbird Stuffie Reclaiming Our Medicine Beanies Hanging Birthday wall art Prevention Materials Dental Kits Face Masks           Winter Solstice Kits 167 submissions 96 90 Medicine Bags Language Magnets Beaded Spider Kits Abalone shell Homemade cedar smudge sticks from Tribal Hall Dental Kits Ethnobotany of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Book by Patty Whereat Phillips Jackets Prevention Materials Snow is Spider’s Ashes Story in all 3 languages Winter Solstice Abalone Ornaments so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us, it is in everyone, and as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates us” Quote taken from Coach Carter, original quote by Marianne Williamson. I hope you let your light shine as bright as you can. - Josh Davies, Education Director “I’m very grateful for the collaboration between all of the  different Tribal departments that  helped put these kits together.  We’re all terribly missing out on  being able to gather and spend time together for ceremonies, activities and events, and I Quotes from staff who helped: know that these kits could never replace those things. Though, we “I’m very grateful who for the collaboration of the different Tribal departments Staff members helped put kitsbetween togetherallshared the hope theythat canhelped add aput littlethese fun, joy and connection from afar during following: kits together. We’re all terribly missing out on being able to gather and spendthese time difficult togethertimes.” for ceremonies, - Mark Petrie, Tobacco Prevention Education activities and events, and I know that these kits could never replace those things. Though, we hope they can “It a little has fun, been an connection honor tofrom help add joy and afar plan, during these difficult times.” Mark Petrie coordinate and put these culturally enriching together for tothe membership “Itkits has been an honor helpTribal plan, coordinate and put these culturally enriching kits together for the Tribal alongside passionate coworkers. Although, I membership alongside passionate coworkers. Although, I know these kits can’t replace our time spent together know these kits can’t replace our time spent as a Tribal community, I hope that these kits help Tribal Members to still feel connected to their heritage and together as a Tribal community, I hope that each other.” Ashley Russell these kits help Tribal Members to still feel connected to their heritage and each other.” “Historically as Indigenous folks we areSpecialist driven by community, the whole. As the times have passed we have - Ashley Russell, Water Protection wandered from the whole to the self. Self is definitely important, but as Sitting Bull once said, “Let us put our Virtual Cultural Fridays will be hosted via minds together to see what we can make for our children.” Several departments pulled staff and resources together to create the Winter Solstice kits to send out to Tribal families. 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Thank you to you all that https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85039393602? Solstice Tribal families. helped in anykits wayto yousend did. Iout knowtothat our Tribal Members appreciated all the efforts. As the New Year has come, please safe and well. Live for today, because tomorrow is not promised. Love today, because tomorrow is not The stay amount of be time and effort it takes to do pwd=akI3M0Y5cUJyTXI2TDhGeXdxU3pyUT09 guaranteed. “Our is not that without we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It this could notdeepest havefear happened that is collaborative our Light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing effort. As an individual, I feel enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children enhanced by that collaborative experience do.and It’s am not just in some of us, it is in everyone, and as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people grateful!” - Eriq Acosta, Education permission to do liberates us” Quote Specialist II the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically Meeting ID: 850taken 3939 3602 Virtual Cultural Fridays from Coach Carter, original quote by Marianne Williamson. I hope you let your light shine as bright as you can. Josh Davies Passcode: 099953 “The pandemic has taken a toll on our bodies, minds and spirits. While working with other departments to complete these kits, doing so with a good heart, I hope that these kits brought the families happiness. I am thankful that we have been able to collaborate and carry out something that we have not done before is humbling. Thank you to you all that helped in any way you did. I know that our Tribal Members appreciated all the efforts. As the New Year has come, please stay safe and be well. Live for today, because tomorrow is not promised. Love today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking Family Participation is encouraged! The schedule of activities and recorded sessions will be posted on the Tribe's website @ https://ctclusi.org/youthservices-private/ For more information, for supplies, and/or to sign up, please contact: Ashley Russell @ (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org 12 THE VOICE OF CLUSI February 2022 Did You Know? YOU CAN GET FREE COVID 19 HOME TESTS Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free athome COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Visit https://www. covidtests.gov for more information and sign up today at https://special.usps.com/testkits CTCLUSI has ordered at home testing kits from the State of Oregon. It is unknown when they will arrive. If you are a tribal member that would like an at home test please call Tes Gagner at 541-744-1334 to be added to the mailing list. She will need your name, address, phone number, the number of tests requested, and how many family members are in the household. www.ctclusi.org February 2022 13 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 Wendy Garcia Bob & Wendy Garcia Bucket List: • Spend a quiet retirement wandering our property and boating on Siltcoos Lake. • I have been fortunate to have been able to do and see just about everything I have wanted! Favorite Hobbies: • Gardening, and then watching and enjoying the beauty of the plants. • Spending time with my dogs, cats, cockatiel and mini pigs. • Watching my nieces and nephew become strong, independent and caring individuals. Michael Steinmuller Hanis Coos Lower Umpqua • Wife to Robert Garcia; Sister to Jacquie Armstrong and Vicki Faciane; Daughter of Wanda Williford; Granddaughter of Florence Davis; Great Granddaughter of Dora McGrady. • Brother to Linda and Fran; Husband to Andrea Steinmuller; Father to Alex and Kacie; Grandfather to Myles and Kennedy. Proudest Accomplishments: • Starting out as a clerk with the State of Alaska and worked my way up to become the Deputy Director of the division for the entire State of Alaska! • Helping to make the business my parents started into a successful and respected company. • Being able to help and spend time with my parents as an adult. Michael Steinmuller Bucket List: • Own their house • Have a workshop Proudest Accomplishments: • My Marriage, kids, and grandkids. • Buying a house • Being self- employed • Financial stability Favorite Hobbies: • Wood working Favorite Saying: “Get busy living or get busy dying.” -Shawshank Redemption Welcome New Tribal Elders Favorite Saying: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Sean Currier Michele Wong Wendy Garcia pictured front row, second from right surrounded by family CTCLUSI Flu Vaccines 2021-2022 230 Flu Vaccines Given in 2021-2022 136 MORE people vaccinated through CTCLUSI compare to 2020-2021 Thank You!! 14 February 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Resolution Summaries 21-117 Approval of Expenditures from COVID 19Funds For Tribal Dental Clinic 10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0 21-118 Amendment to CLUSITC Chapter 115 Executive Management for Second Reading and Final Action 10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0 21-120 Appointment to Blue Earth Board Position #5: Julie Siestreem. 10/10/21 Vote 4-1-2 21-123 Appointed to Blue Earth Board of Directors: Josh Davies, Kerry Brainard, Jim Berg, Jim Berg and Doug Barrett 10/27/21 Vote 5-0-1 21-126 Contract for a Chief Dental Officer for CTCLUSI Dental Clinic 10/27/21 Vote 5-0-1 21-121 Extension of CPA Audit Services Engagement for Tribal Government and Three Rivers Casino Florence and Coos Bay 10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0 21-124 Enrollment of New Members Paisley Jean Noelle Lawrence, and Hudson Angel Casillas. 10/27/21 Three Rivers Casino Equipment Lease 11/24/2021 Vote 6-0-0 21-127 Approval of Expenditures from COVID-19 for the Purchase of Surveillance Network Video Recorders and Cameras to Cover Tribal Properties 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-130 Approval of Expenditures from COVID -19 Funds for 30 IPADS and accessories for Language Classes 11/14/21 Vote 4-0-1 21-129 Approval of Expenditures from COVID-19 Funds for a Vehicle for Education Department 11/14/2021 Vote 4-0-1 21-132 Approval of Expenditures from COVID -19 Funds to Purchase Equipment for DNR 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-135 OHP Provider Agreement 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-138 Approval of Expenditures from COVID-19 Funds for Property Purchase 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-141 Approval of Expenditures from COVID -19 Funds for Office Containers for the Waste Water Treatment Plan 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-144 Three Rivers Casino Games Order 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-147 Three Rivers Casino Equipment Lease 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-150 Financing Loan Authorization 12/28/21 Vote 7-0-0 21-119 Approval of Expenditures from COVID -19 Resistance Flooring. CTCLUSI Community Center , Housing Office, Building A Building C and Florence Outreach 10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0 21-122 Tribal Member Emergency COVID -19 General Welfare Assistance American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Program 10/14/2021 Vote 5-2-0 21-125 Approval of Expenditures from COVID -19 Funds for Property Purchase 10/27/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-0128 Contract for New Boat for Department of Natural Resources 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-131 MOU with CTCLUSI and Oregon State University 11/14/21 Vote 4-0-1 21-133 Adjustment of Tribal Elders Pension Increase as of January 1, 2022. 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-134 Call for a Special Election Vote of the General Council on the Issue of Tribal Council Stipend 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-136 Election Board Appointment , Mark Petrie 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-139 Appointing Lee Ann Wander as Chief Executive Officer 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-137 Appointments of the Tribal Benefits Board 11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0 21-140 Approval of Expenditures from CONVID-19 Funds For Towable Generator 11/24/21 Vote 5-1-0 21-142 Approval of Expenditures from COVID -19 Funds for the purchase of 1 Year of Security Software 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-143 Three Rivers Casino Games Order 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-145 Three Rivers Casino Equipment Lease 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-146 Three Rivers Casino Equipment Lease 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-148 Emergency Amendments of Tribal Code Chapter -8 Gaming Facility Operational Review Board 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0 21-149 Approval of Purchase of Property 12/12/21 Vote 7-0-0 In this pubic paper, some Resolutions will display minimal details due to confidentiality. If any Tribal Member has any questions please email Jeannie McNeil , jmcneil@ctclusi.org www.ctclusi.org February 2022 15 Listen and Learn a Traditional Story in Your Tribal Language Spider’s Ashes are Snow Tribal Linguist Patty Whereat-Phillips has created video’s of the Spider’s Ashes are Snow story in our Traditional Languages of Hanis, Miluk, and Sha’yuushtl’a uhl Quuiich. While we patiently wait until we can gather again we have the opportunity to keep the oral storytelling tradition going through online opportunities such as these. Using your smart phone, scan the QR codes below to see the corresponding video online. Or you can also login to the Citizen Portal of the Tribal website and view these video’s online at https:// ctclusi.org/youth-services-private/ Need help accessing the Citizen Portal? Contact Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist at mgaines@ ctclusi.org or 541-808-7918. Hanis Spider’s Ashes are Snow Miluk Spider’s Ashes are Snow Sha’yuushtl’a uhl Quuiich Spider’s Ashes are Snow CTCLUSI Dental Clinic Hours Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call us today to schedule your appointment! We are open Mondays - Thursdays in January, March, May, July, September, November (541) 888-6433 We are open Tuesdays - Fridays in February, April, June, August, October, December or toll free at 877-688-6433 We are located at 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program PROGRAM UPDATE! Low Income Water Assistance Program 2022 ! CTCLUSI has a new Low Income Water Assistance Program for Low Income Tribal Households! Qualifying households must be low-income and reside within the 5County Service Delivery Area of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane or Lincoln counties. Applications for assistance will soon be available on the CTCLUSI Tribal Website at www.ctclusi.org and will be located in the Family Support Services section of the website. To qualify for waste water and/or household drinking water assistance, your household annual gross income must be at or below the following income limits: Eligible households no longer 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 Human Services Division continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive assistance contact the Health and Human 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: 1 Person Family $27,805 2 Person Family $36,361 3 Person Family $44,916 4 Person Family $53,472 1 Person Family $29,345 5 Person Family $62,028 2 Person Family $38,373 6 Person Family $70,583 3 Person Family $47,402 4 Person Family $56,431 5 Person Family $65,460 If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Shayne Platz, CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department, splatz@ctclusi.org or at 541-2973450, Eugene Outreach Office. 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. 16 February 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Education Corner Student Spotlight: Tennepah Brainard Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director Congratulations to Tennepah Brainard. She has received straight A’s for the third semester in a row and now received the honor of being added to the President’s List. Tennepah is currently a sophomore this year. While attending the Institute of American Indian Arts, she is working towards a career path of graphic design with a minor in photography. Please accola We are spotlig comm the Tr Please also a mation Awesome accomplishments!! Keep up the great work. Photo at right: Tennepah Brainard’s Graduation from Sheldon High School, Eugene, Oregon Please send in any achievements, awards, or accolades that your student has received this year. We are looking to host a student corner that will spotlight students monthly and will be able to communicate their great accomplishment(s) with the Tribal Membership. Please submit a picture, a brief description, and also a release stating we can use photo and information for upcoming newsletters. February 2022 www.ctclusi.org Tribal Member parents - Please join our Education Facebook page if you have students in grades K-12. Higher Education Students are highly recommended to join as well. Scholarships, internships, job announcements, and other key educational information shared Join: CTCLUSI Education News 17 Tribal Council Election Candidate Forums Saturday March 12, 2022 beginning at 10am This will be a virtual event only, no in person participation will be allowed due to health reason as voted by the Election Board. If anyone requires assistance to participate please contact Jeannie McNeil or Christine Sylvester at 541-888-9577 so we may try and assist you prior to the event. Link will be posted in the Citizen Portal of the website for the day of the event. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83565480455?pwd =RzJHK1RBQmNGZGo0Z1hjcnlVS3Fsdz09 Meeting ID: 835 6548 0455 Passcode: 064224 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83565480455# US (Houston) +17207072699,,83565480455# US (Denver) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 835 6548 0455 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/ k818Lu813 Watch Previously Recorded Cultural Videos Online Visit the Tribal website at www.ctclusi.org and login. In the Citizen Portal you will find a tab for Virtual Culture Zoom classes here... https://ctclusi.org/youth-services-private/ The Zoom link to live classes will be posted here as well as all the previously recorded zoom classes. Did you miss any classes? You can still go watch and enjoy online! Need help registering for the website? Contact Morgan Gaines mgaines@ctclusi.org (541) 808-7918 18 THE VOICE OF CLUSI February 2022 Positive COVID-19 Results and CTCLUSI Resources Contributed by CTCLUSI Health Department OHA COVID-19 News Release: January 18, 2022 Oregon Reports 28, 037 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths. PORTLAND, Ore. — There are10 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,893, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. today. OHA reported 28,037 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 541,415. Today’s total also reflects the weekend and MLK Jr. holiday Jan. 17. Are you a CTCLUSI Tribal member that has an active COVID-19 positive test? CTCLUSI has resources for members. Resources are provided to those with proof of a recent COVID-19 test, and are actively in quarantine/ isolation. Resources include, yet are limited to food (frozen meals), electrolytes, cleaning supplies, over the counter medications (we have a pre-approved list), and personal protective equipment. These resources are provided to help keep contagious Tribal members home for the 5-day quarantine/isolation period. This is an effort to help our Tribal members and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. How to get a COVID-19 Quarantine/Isolation Kit: 1. Send photo proof via email or text photo proof to your local Community Health Aid (CHA). The test must be completed at a pharmacy or health care facility. Over the counter tests and home tests are not considered diagnostic by the State, and we cannot take these as proof of a positive test. 2. A CHA will review the COVID-19 kit checklist with the COVID-19 positive Tribal member. c. Kimmy Bixby: a. Armando Martinez: i. Email: amartinez@ctclusi.org i. Email: kbixby@ctclusi.org ii. Phone Number: 541-435-7228 ii. Phone Number: 541-744-1334 X 7165 iii. Cell Phone: 541-999-4151 iii. Cell Phone: 541-808-8684 d. Kristy Petrie: b. Doug Morrison: i. Email: dmorrison@ctclusi.org i. Email: kpetrie@ctclusi.org ii. Phone Number: 541-997-6685 x 7701 ii. Phone Number: 541-888-7521 iii. Cell Phone: 541-297-2391 iii. 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FIVE WINNERS EVERY TUESDAY 7PM-9PM FUN BUNS Win $ 500 Cash! Drawings Every 30 Minutes SATURDAYS • 6PM-9PM Earn 50 points and swipe at the kiosk to pop a balloon for your prize amount. If you are picked at one of the drawings between 7 and 9, you'll win that prize. 10 WINNERS EVERY SATURDAY Hot Seats Every 20 Minutes Management reserves all rights. Must be present to win. Management reserves all rights. Café 1297 Weekly MONDAY PORK CUTLETS $12 TUESDAY SHRIMP MELT $11 WEDNESDAY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO $11 THURSDAY CHICKEN FAJITA $12 SPECIALS FRIDAY & SATURDAY PRIME RIB 11AM-9PM Served from 4pm-9pm 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 Februa ry L,2022 NOTIGE TO ALL READERS Tribal Council Candidate Position Statement lnserted With This Publication The Gonfederated Tribes of Goos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidatest position statements. Tribal Gode Title 7 Enrollment, Gommittees, Elections and Referendums, Chapter 7-3 Elections. 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 12" by 1 1" 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. lt will be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw lndians 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. lf you have any Election related questions please visit www.ctclusi.orq for complete Election information or contact: Mark Petrie, Election Board Chairman at mpetrie@ctclusi.orq or Jeannie McNeil , Election Board Clerk imcneil@ctclusi.org. You can also call 541-888-9577 and your call will be directed to someone to assist you Thank You The following Position Statements are arranged in the order they were received hy the deadline of this publication. Teresa Spangler Coancil Position #a Dear General Council, My name is Teresa Spangler, and I am running for Tribal Council Position #4. lt would be an honor and a privilege to represent all Tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw lndians. I am a member of the Siuslaw Tribe and the granddaughter of Dorothy Barrett Kneaper. I previously served on Council after being appointed spring of 20t3, then successfully ran for office and served from 2015-20t9. During my tenure I was a decision maker in the building of the Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay and the reorganization of the Three Rivers Casino Florence which marked the beginning of the Casino debt restructuring. ln addition, the Jordan Cove project was ramping up in Coos Bay requiringthe constantcare and attention of the Council. lam proud to say I was just one in a long list of Tribal Members who participated in land conveyance consisting of several parcels totaling t4,742 acres. I was one of many decision makers who approved the first Dental Health Aid Therapist (DHAT) program. We have two Tribal members who are currently working in our Tribal Dental Clinic because of this program. Lastly, during my tenure, I was able to meet many Tribal members who I am honored to now call my friends. I would again like to serve on Council, as I truly believe I can help our Tribe's next steps into the future. My 17-year career working with the Three Rivers Casinos has evolved with progressively expanding management and executive-level responsibilities to incl ude; orga nizationa I strategic-pla nning, ad ministration of m u ltiple departments, programs and projects; development, execution, close-out and evaluation of programs and projects; budget development and fiscal managemenq contract management and negotiations; policy development and implementation; risk ma nagement; huma n resou rces, workforce development and retention programs. ln addition, I have served, and continue to serve, on many Tribal committees, as well as an outside nonprofit board. I strongly believe when we treat people with respect it makes it easier to work together and get things done. Looking back, it gives me such pride when I am able to facilitate accomplishments of others. Five of the team members under my supervision have been promoted to management positions and are thriving in their new roles. My vision for the future would be to diversify our Tribal resources and make certain we have a solid framework looking at the next Seven Generations. As the last two years have shown, we need to look at many different business opportunities so our Tribal members can be successful moving into the future. I look forward to the time when our Tribal families are able to gather again and have that sense of community and wellbeing we have when we are together. Until that time, I would be honored to be one of the voices of our families on the council. ffi 54L-999-7309 Bradley (Brad) Kneaper Council Position #2 My name is Bradley (Brad) Kneaper and I am running for Tribal Council Position #2.I am a Siuslaw Tribal Member and grandson of Dorothy (Banett) Kneaper. I believe I am qualified for this position and can help our tribe to continue to move forwald in a positive and productive way. The Tribe has come a long way since 2004 when I first came to work, including the (re)acquisition of nearly 15,000 acres of ancestral lands for us to manage for cultural and economic use. The work of our current and past Councils have led us to great accomplishments. I think there are many other things that we can do, such as: a Hunting and fishing rights for Tribal Members, with access to our tribal forests for cultural purposes; a Employment, housing and education for Tribal Members. Review and make sure that the processes are open and transparent; a Economic diversity for our tribe. This is extremely important for our tribe to continue with forward progress and the economic health for future generations. The casinos provide funding for the tribal government for programs and investments however I believe that we need to have other sources of income. I have a number of ideas on ways to help push that goal forward. I believe that we should (and do) have qualified and competent people leading our business ventures, and that we should enable them to flourish and be successful; o Transparency in Tribal Council activities. Review and evaluate possible new ways to demonstrate to all of our Tribal Communities what the Tribal Council is doing; a Future opportunities for the Tribe and Tribal Communities. We have to be ready to evaluate and act on opportunities when they arise. We have to develop outside resources and paths of communication in order to help accomplish this. We need to listen to our people and develop paths for communication. I hope to be able to serve you as a Council person. My life has been dedicated to public service and I have worked hard for over 40 years in various capacities, including Fire service, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement. This is a brief example of my professional history: I retired from my position as Chief Law Enforcement Officer with Tribal Government with 34 years of law enforcement. I worked for the Tribe for just under 17 years and I have experience in working with Tribal Council, County, State and Federal Governments and law enforcement agencies. March l,1987 through March 2004Lwas employed as a sworn police officer by the Oregon State Police. During the 17 years and one month, I worked patrol, as a detective in several disciplines and interagency teams. I finished out my time as Patrol Sergeant/Assistant Station Commander. April 1, 2004lcame to work for CTCLUSI as a lieutenant, and was appointed Chief of Police in 2006, to help the Tribe develop and establish a professional police department. In doing this, I promoted the tribal police department and established credibility with other law enforcement agencies. We were able to accomplishment many things. Among those were Policing Agreements with the City of Florence and Coos Bay, Coos and Lane Counties. I worked with other Tribal Police Chiefs and legal representation, and was successful getting 2011 SB 412 passed in Oregon giving qualified tribal officers full police authority on and off tribal lands. This was the first of its kind in the United States and put Tribal Police on an even footing with all other law enforcement agencies. In June 2014lwas appointed as Chief Law Enforcement Officer/Executive Director of the Gaming Commission. In that role I continued as Chief of Police, and oversaw the Gaming Commission. The Commission ensures compliance in relation to Tribal Gaming, with the State Tribal Compact, Rules and Regulations set forth by Tribal Ordinance, Federal Law, National Indian Gaming Commission Regulations as well and Policies and Procedures of the Gaming Commission and Three Rivers Casino Resort Florence and Coos Bay. I attended many of the tribe's family and youth camps to provide safety and security. However, the best part of these camps were the interactions with the youth of our tribe. I cannot even begin to describe the pride I have of our tribal youth and those that worked in these camps. Those were experiences that I will never forget. I learned so much from the kids. I look forward to a time when these types of activities can resume. I have served on the Election committee as Vice Chair and Chair, and I currently serve on the Elders Committee. I have learned that collaboration and open communication can break down barriers and I hope to be able to use the skills I have developed in over 40 years of public service. I am proud to have worked for our tribe. The years I worked for you have been the best of my career. I hope to continue to work for you as a Tribal Council Member in Position #2. Thank you, Kneaper David Petrie for Tribal Council Position #2 David Petrie has been an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw lndians since 1986. He has served as a member of several CTCLUSI committees and has successfully written Economic Development and Cultural lnterpretive grants. ln 2008 he was selected by his peers as the Tiibe's first Culture Director. With a strong background in business development and steady focus on reintroducing traditional culture, ceremony, arts and language he will bring a balanced approach to Tribal Council responsibilities. ln 2011 he established Coos Waterkeeper, a sanctioned Chapter of Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterkeeper Alliance is a global organization focused on improving water quality for the benefit of humanity and aquatic life. He has a strong belief that Traditional Ecological Knowledge needs to be incorporated into Tribal/Federal/State environmental management planning processes. For the past 10 years he has been Business Development Manager for DB Western, lnc. (DBW) and directly involved with DBW deep-water offshore wind technology research and development. This included studies regarding Port of Coos Bay and Port of Umpqua geophysical assets, public/private property ownerships, environmental data sets, hydrological studies, and FAA obstruction evaluation thresholds. Additionally, he has developed strategic relationships with global leaders in the offshore wind industry OEM Tier 1 manufacturers, and the Business Network for Offshore Wind who ushered in this new industry on the east coast. He has a long history of successfully facilitating community and corporate relationships and has developed good relationships with elected officials, Federal/State agency representatives, Tribal Governments, private industry and academic institutions. With a focus on environmental protection and economic development opportunities, he looks for viable solutions that benefit all citizens utilizing Traditional lndigenous Knowledge, contemporary science, and reputable business practices. l My name is Michael Romine and I am running for position #6. I am a Miluk Coos enrolled Tribal member, descendant of Mary Adamec. I am running for Tribal council because I want to push our Tribe in the \. l I -'t .' .i\, best possible economical position, while maintaining our ancestral traditions. Our Tribe has done a great job thus far, but there is always room for improvement. My ideal improvements are listed below: Economic development o Our Tribe has grown exponentially in the years since becoming a restored Tribe, but o there has always been one thing missing in our economic portfolio and I believe that is diversity. The structures in place currently, if utilized properly can empower and assist our Tribal membership to their financial goals. If I am to be elected, I would work with my fellow council members to build an economic plan that stretches far past the four-year term. We have not yet reached our financial goals because we do not have a process in place that holds the next council members accountable to maintain the economic path from the previous. With open communication and a willingness to work with past and present council members towards a common goal, our Tribe will continue to grow to sustainability for the next seven generations. Tribal Youth a a After working with the Youth Council in the capacity of Vice Chair for four years, it gave me an understanding on how important it is to have youth engagement in a Tribe. One of my main missions, if elected, is to ensure that our Tribal youth have the same opportunities I did as a youth, and more. Over the past two years, our communities have faced unprecedented times, which has kept our family's home and away from their Tribal community. While our Tribe has worked very hard to keep our Tribal families safe but engaged with virtual activities, it is time to bring our back families together for in person camps and activities. Our youth are the Tribes' future. With strong youth engagement and programs to support them, our community will continue to grow. Outreach o A Tribes biggest strength is their community of people. Knowledge for one, is knowledge for all. I believe transparency is key in the position of a Tribal Council member. Every decision made, from the purchase of land to the settling of debts affects every Tribal member. Not only do I believe we need to do a better job of keeping open and honest communication with our Tribal members, but also with the State and local governments. A healthy line of communication across the board opens doors for our Tribe that have been closed to us in the past. As a Tribal member bom into a restored Tribe, my outlook and experiences can bring forward a unique and diverse portfolio, that isn't present in our current leadership. From 2015 to 2017 Iworked for our Tribal govemment as our Human Resources Coordinator, and several internships with the Tribal Police department, as well as Tribal Courts. In 2015, with a group of others, we were able to lay the foundation for our Tribal Youth Council. I operated as Vice Chair, until I aged out in2020. The Tribe has helped me get to this point and the next step is our Tribal Council. Per our constitution, it is our duty to promote and protect our unique identities as members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, to promote and protect our cultural, religious, and historical beliefs, as well as to the social and economic welfare of our members. If elected, I will uphold the goals set forth through our constitution. It is time for change. With change comes discomfort, but with change comes growth. I am walking down the path laid for me by our ancestors and I want to lay the same path for the people that come long after me. Ifyou have any questions, feel free to reach out. Sincerely, Michael Romine 541-551-9224 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Ac58a41a387894569. Public record. Not legal advice.