NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022)
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The Voice of
July 2022
CLUSI
Issue 7
Volume 23
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NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Dedication
“Bridging Cultures, Healing Hearts”
Tribal members gathered together for a photograph with the Amanda statue during the suspension bridge dedication on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw pictured above alongside members of Siletz and with honorary CTCLUSI
member Joanne Kittel. Pictured at right: the new suspension bridge along the section of the Amanda Trail was built high enough to avoid damage from
future mudslides.
Yachats, Ore. - Saturday May 21, 2022
Julie Siestreem, Tribal Council Vice Chair
attended the Amanda Trail Suspension
Bridge Dedication and expressed, “I
was fortunate to be one of our CTCLUSI
members to attend and participate in the
Dedication Ceremony of the Amanda Trail
Suspension Bridge in Southern Lincoln
County between Cape Perpetua and
Yachats Oregon.” The bridge is the third
one for the north head of the 3.2-mile section
of the Oregon Coast Trail called Amanda’s
Trail. But it’s the first one built high enough
to avoid damage by future mudslides. The
original bridge was constructed in 1997
and was not durable enough to last more
than 10 years. A fiberglass bridge was
installed in 2011, but it was destroyed by
a big mudslide in December 2015, caused
in part by clear-cut timber harvesting
upstream.
Also, in attendance of this monumental
event from CTCLUSI, were Tribal Members
Mark Petrie, Pamela Davies, Doug Barrett,
Enna Helms and her children, and Jesse
Beers and his children. Petrie shared,
“It made my heart happy to see all the
supportive and kind people at the dedication.
Amanda’s grotto has held a special place
in my heart ever since I attended my first
healing ceremony there over a decade
ago. Over the years since, healing there
has only grown and grown, My heart and
gratitude goes out to the all who had a
hand with the new suspension bridge going
in, especially Joanne Kittel, Chief Doc
Slyter, the City of Yachats and community
members.” Prior to public recording of the
event, Tribal representation of CTCLUSI
and Siletz members were able to give a
blessing and each say a few words. Some
other speakers of the public event offered
representation from Oregon Parks and
Recreation, Lincoln Council Commissioner,
Yachats City Council, Center Coast Ranger
District Siuslaw National Forest. Siestreem
added, “ We were all there to give thanks to
Joanne Kittel and all the people, agencies,
organizations who collaborated to create
the Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge, most
heartfelt, we all gave tribute to the blind
Coos woman, Amanda De Cuys who was
taken from her daughter and forced to
march barefoot from her homeland in the
year 1864 to this area where we all stood.
The trail, creek and bridge are named after
her in dedication to the memory of the
Story continued on page 11
Save the Date:
Regalia Making Classes
turn to page 10 for more details
Salmon Ceremony
August 7, 2022
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from May 8, 2022 – June 11, 2022
Chief Doc Slyter:
Unavailable at the time of publication due to
illness
Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair:
05/06 through 05/16 Home - Sick
05/08 Regular Council Meeting (ZOOM)
050/9 25 CFR Part 151 Land Acquisition
and 25 CFR Part 293 Tribal-State
Gaming Compact Process
05/10 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance –
ZOOM
05/11 Bureau of Energy Management
(BOEM) update with Staff (ZOOM)
05/12 Western Oregon Tribes Regarding
Fish Hatcheries and the future of
Fish\ Hatcheries (ZOOM) CTCLUSI
and BOEM Consultation Regarding
Wind Energy Project
05/17 Tour of Charter Building, future build
out of Public Safety Facility
05/19 Oregon Racing Commission –
ZOOM / Leaders Circle (In person)
05/20 through 5/24 Vacation
05/23 Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Consultation Conference
Call
05/25 Meet with GFORB Vice Chair
regarding GFORB procedure (In
person) GFORB Meeting (in
person) / Tribal Council Business
Meeting (in person)
05/31 All Tribes Meeting (ZOOM)
regarding organization
06/01 Meet with Dan Condy (in person)
06/02 Meet with Coquille Tribal Chair
Meade (ODFW Agreement) (in
person) / Leaders Circle/Special
Council Meeting (in person)
06/03 through 6/8 Out of town for a family
emergency
06/09 ODFW Consult (ZOOM)
06/10 Oregon Racing Commission (ORC)
Consult (ZOOM)
Total Hours: 156
Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair:
05/08 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
05/09 25 CFR Part 151 (Land Acquisition)
and 25 CFR Part 293 (Class III
Tribal State Gaming Compact
Process)
05/10 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance
Meeting / Tribal Listening Session –
Repatriation of Native American
Cultural Heritage Items and Human
Remains / Tribal Council
Shutter Creek Tour / Education
Committee Meeting
05/11 Lunch Meeting with James Su /
ELD Tribal Advisory Committee
Meeting / BOEM Update from
CTCLUSI Staff Investment
Committee Meeting Q1 Report
Contributed by Government Staff
05/12 Western Oregon Tribes Meeting /
CTCLUSI and BOEM Consultation
05/13 -05/20 Forty Fifth Annual National
Indian Timber Symposium
05/17 Indian Business Incubators
Program Funding Opportunity Zoom
Meeting
05/19 Oregon Racing Commission
Meeting / Leaders Circle
05/21 Amanda Trial Suspension Bridge
Dedication
05/23 25 CFR Part 151 (Land Acquisition)
and 25 CFR Part 293 (Class III
Tribal State Gaming Compact
Process) / OMB Consultation FY23
Budget / Coos County
Commissioners Work Session
05/25 GFORB / Tribal Council Business
Meeting
05/31 White House Tribal Briefing on
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and
Tribal Playbook
06/02 Leaders Circle / Special Meeting
06/03 GFORB Special Meeting
06/07 Rotary Club – PacWave Program
Presentation
06/08 Northwest Regional Tribal
Engagement Forum / Enrollment
Data Collection Tribal
Consultation / ELD Tribal Advisory
Committee Meeting
06/09 CTCLUSI / ODFW / Governor’s
Office re: Coquille Agreement
06/10 Oregon Racing Commission
Meeting re: Consultation Policy /
Special GFORB Meeting
Total Hours: 120
Iliana Montiel:
05/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
05/11 BOEM Pre-Meeting
05/12 BOEM Consultation meeting
05/18 Testify at OR Board of Dentistry
Hearing re: DHATs
05/19 Leaders Circle
05/23 OMB Tribal Consultation
05/25 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council
Business Meeting
06/02 Leaders Circle
06/03 ODHS Tribal Consultation / GFORB
Special Meeting
06/06 GFORB Paperwork
06/09 IHS Area Director interviews
06/10 GFORB Special Meeting
Total Hours: 55
Teresa Spangler:
05/08 Regular Council Meeting (Zoom)
05/10 Shutter Creek Tour
05/11 Lunch with James Su / Update with
Staff regarding BOEM (Zoom)
05/12 Consultation with BOEM
05/17 Tour of the Charter Building
05/19 Leaders Circle
05/25 Business Council
06/02 Leaders Circle Meet and Greet with
/ Florence Mayor, City Manager and
City Council / Special Council
meeting
Daily Email
Total Hours: 85
Doug Barrett:
05/08 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
05/09 Virtual Native Talking Circles:
Staying Connected in Challenging
Times
05/10 Tribal Council Shutter Creek Tour
05/11 Lunch with James Su – Nevada
State Bank / BOEM Update from
CTCLUSI staff prior to BOEM
Consultation
05/11 May Lane ACT Meeting with ODOT
and Agencies
05/12 CTCLUSI and BOEM Consultation
05/14 Tseridan Village Salmon Ceremony
and Canoe Paddle
05/15 Tseridan Village Salmon Ceremony
and Canoe Paddle
05/18 OYA Stakeholders – Corona Virus
Update
05/19 Oregon Racing Commission May
Meeting / Leaders Circle
05/21 Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge
Dedication
05/25 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council
Business Meeting
06/01 ATNI Flag Ceremony
06/02 Leaders Circle
06/09 CTCLUSI / ODFW / Governor’s
office re: Coquille Agreement /
Culture Committee Meeting
06/10 Oregon Racing Commission
Consultation for CTCLUSI Policy
06/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Total Hours: 86 & Emails
Enna Helms:
05/08 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
05/11 BOEM Update
05/12 BOEM Meeting; Meet and Greet with
City of North Bend; Western Oregon
Tribes Meeting; CTCLUSI & BOEM
Consultation
05/19 TC Leaders Circle Meeting
05/21 Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge
05/25 Tribal Council Business Meeting
06/02 TC Leaders Circle Meeting
06/10 ORC Consultation
Total Hours: 56
Tribal Hall Kitchen Upgrade
Recently the Tribe has begun the long-time anticipated project of
providing an upgrade to the Historic Tribal Hall. Prior to COVID -19
the Tribal Hall has always been a culturally
significant meeting and gathering space for
enrolled Tribal Members to hold small family
events such as birthday parties, weddings and
family events, without charge.
Funding was allocated in 2021, due to the need
to make the kitchen safer and more sanitary. No
structural changes of any kind are in the plans,
only interior design changes and upgrades.
Tribal Government Maintenance staff, Jeremy
Petrie, Nick Matthew Jim Silva and Ty Walton
under the direction of Sean Eastham, Facilities
Director, are doing all the work. Except a small
amount of electrical work done by a local
licensed contractor.
Work that is being done that you can look
forwarded to seeing soon is new updated
electrical fixtures, new texture and paint, new flooring, celling lighting
upgraded, new cabinets, new countertop, new trim, new appliances,
new plumbing fixtures including sinks and facets.
It will now have additional refrigeration and
freezer space and food and supplies storage for
Tribal Community use.
Sean reports, “This new kitchen area will be
much better suited for multipurpose uses for
Tribal membership, to include so much more
efficient space for cooking and additional counter
space for prep and also special section of lowered
removable countertops for the use of someone in
a seated position. With the upgraded stainlesssteel appliances, new freezer, refrigeration
storage will be doubled.”
Look for completion of this project by the
end of July as other projects are being done
simultaneously.
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July 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 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 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.
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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: 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
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
Paula Pinder, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7537
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
ppinder@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
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 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
Tribal Committee Members
Budget Committee
1. George Barton
2. William Ingersoll Jr.
3. Margaret Corvi
4. Stephanie Watkins
5. Teresa Spangler
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Roseanna Perry, Chair
ladyperrie@gmail.com
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
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. Bryson Bossley
1. Arleen Perkins
2. George Barton
3. Warren (Tom) Brainard
4. Howard Roy
5. Martin Harris
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Brad Kneaper
Investment Committee
Enrollment Committee
Language Committee
1. Debbie Bossley
2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips
3. Skip Brainard
4. Vicki Faciane, Chair
vicki.faciane@gmail.com
5. Teresa Spangler
Housing Committee
1. VACANT
2. Danny Krossman, Chair
dkrossman33@gmail.com
3. Roseanna Perry, Vice Chair
4. Josh Davies
5. Bryson Bossley
Elders Committee
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
mgaines@ctclusi.org
1. Roseanna Perry
2. Jade Fong
3. William Ingersoll Jr., Chair
bill7@yahoo.com
4. Andrew Newsome
5. Vicki Faciane
1. Megan Medina
2. Alycia Cossey
3. Jade Fong
4. VACANT
5. Jamie Biesanz
6. VACANT
7. Ayuthea Cisneros, Chair
isabella.a.cisneros@gmail.com
Election Board
1. Andrew Brainard
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
Ashley Russell,
Assistant Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
arussell@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
July 10, 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
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July 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Tribal Council Corner
Tribal Members, as your new Chairman, I am learning very
quickly there are many decisions on issues the Council face each
week that we must vote and approve or make recommendations
on. We must educate ourselves to make the best decisions to
meet the needs of our Tribe in a wide variety of areas. I continue
to take every opportunity I can to attend various consultations
and meetings with various Tribal, State and Federal stakeholders
to ensure I am continuing to build my knowledge base of all of
the important challenges that face Indian Country.
Recently, the Coquille Tribe reached out to CTCLUSI Leadership
to discuss with us an agreement that was being presented with
the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Other
Tribes (Grand Ronde and Siletz) have similar agreements and
we were thankful to be asked to collaborate with our neighboring
Tribe on their agreement of fish and wildlife management since
we share some geographical areas. This agreement would
allow for the Coquille Tribe to be able to issue their own permits
to their Tribal Members and set their own regulations for hunting
and fishing.
As part of this agreement, CTCLUSI has requested some
additional language be added to Coquille’s agreement with
ODFW to say that if ODFW enters in to a comparable agreement
with another Tribe regarding the taking of fish and wildlife within
all or part of the geographic scope and include obligations
substantially identical to that specified subsection, the Coquille
Tribe will meet annually with that tribe to discuss issues of mutual
concern, including harvest areas and limits and cooperative
management of natural resources. We also requested language
to state that the Coquille’s agreement does not impact the rights
of any other Tribe, including CTCLUSI.
That being said, per our Tribal Constitution, it states that
“No Tribal decisions effecting such hunting, fishing or
gathering rights shall be made except by a full vote of the
Tribal membership.” Tribal Council would like to know if the
membership is interested in entering into a similar agreement in
which CTCLUSI would be able to issue our own permits similar
to agreements with other tribes and ODFW.
Soon each voting member will be sent information regarding this
topic and an Election will be called, as it is your right. I hope
you will participate in this vital election and vote so we can also
engage in the opportunity to manage our own permitting for
hunting and fishing to our members free of state regulation.
Dedicated and Committed,
Brad Kneaper, Tribal Council Chairman
Salmon Ceremony
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Saturday, August 6, 2022
Breakfast with Tribal Council 8:30am - 10:30am - Community Center
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Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-030
Date of Passage: February 23, 2022
Subject (title): Housing Committee Appointment
Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Danny
Krossman. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-031
Date of Passage: February 23, 2022
Subject (title): Investment Committee
Appointment
Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Jade
Fong. Vote 5-2-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-032
Date of Passage: March 13, 2022
Subject (title): Tribal Transportation Program
Agreement between the Confederated Tribes
and the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indian and the United States Department to the
Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
program agreement to allow the BIA to disburse
funds for items outlined in the Transportation
Plan to develops tribal transportation infrastructure.
Vote 7-0-0
Program (EQIP) Contract
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
application for funding to address natural resource
concerns and address improvement plans on
the Lake Creek Tract of CTCLUSI Tribal Forest.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-037
Date of Passage: March 13, 2022
Subject (title): EPA Enhances Air Quality
Monitoring for Communities Grant Application
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
application of grant funding to monitor air pollution.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-038
Date of Passage: March 18, 2022
Subject (title): Termination of Legal Services
Explanation: The Tribal Council agrees to
terminate a legal service agreement. Vote –5-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-039
Date of Passage: March 23, 2022
Subject (title): Legal Services Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves a new
legal service agreement. Vote 6-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-043
Date of Passage: March 30, 2022
Subject (title): ANA Language Preservation and
Maintenance Grant Application
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
application for funding for enhancement of
language education and programs and to
document and revitalize Tribal languages.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-044
Date of Passage: March 30, 2022
Subject (title): Approval of Repatriation
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
action. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-045
Date of Passage: March 30, 2022
Subject (title): Elders Committee Appointment
Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints George
Barton and Martin Harris to the Elders Committee
Vote 7-0-0
(Resolution number 22-046 was not used)
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-047
Date of Passage: April 10, 2022
Subject (title): Oregon Watershed Enhancement
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-040
Board Grant Application
Date of Passage: March 30, 2022
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
Subject (title): Amendments
to
CLUSITC submission of grant funding to monitor the water
Chapter 8-7 Housing Committee for Second quality at Tenmile Lake. Vote 7-0-0
Reading and Final Passage
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-048
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
Date of Passage: April 10, 2022
amendments to the Housing Committee Code
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-034
Subject (title): Purchase of the Portable X-Ray
that was posted for 28 day comment period and
Date of Passage: March 13, 2022
Fluorescence Instrument
received no comments from the membership.
Subject (title): Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
Vote 7-0-0
Fund Application
budgeted expense of laboratory equipment for the
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
Department of Natural Resources and Cultural’ s
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-041
Department of Natural Resources and Culture to
lab. Vote 7-0-0
Date of Passage: March 30, 2022
apply for grant funds for the purpose of Pacific
Subject (title): Amendment of Tribal Council
Coast Salmon Recovery Funds from the National
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-049
Rules of Procedure and Conduct
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Date of Passage: April 10, 2022
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves
Vote 7-0-0
Subject (title): Contract with Health Care
amendments needed to establish conduct
Consultant
and provisions for the acceptance of pay following
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-035
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
the December 19th Special Election. Vote 6-1-0
Date of Passage: March 13, 2022
contract to assist the Tribe and creating expanded
Subject (title): Language Committee Membership RESOLUTION NO.: 22-042
behavioral health and medical services.
Date of Passage: March 30, 2022
Vote 5-1-1
Amended
Subject (title): CTCLUSI Smoke Management
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-050
Language Committees recommendation to reduce Community Response Plan
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
Date of Passage: April 13, 2022
the number of members from 9 to 7. Vote 6-0-1
application for funding to DEQ to develop a Smoke Subject (title): Bank Signers
Response Plan and Programs to safeguard health
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-036
for community members and tribal lands from
change in signatory authority to newly elected
Date of Passage: March 13, 2022
Tribal Council members for the Tribal Government
Subject (title): Natural Resources Conservation potential smoke. Vote 7-0-0
Operating Accounts. Vote 6-0-0
Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-033
Date of Passage: March 13, 2022
Subject (title): Florence- Eugene Bus Route
Intergovernmental Agreement Extension
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to
extend and agreement with Lane County that was
to establish a bus route between Florence and
Eugene Oregon. Vote 7-0-0
2nd Annual
Language Ceremony
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
Community Center
338 Wallace Ave,
Coos Bay, OR 97405
5:00pm - Opening, Guest Speaker & Student Honoring
6:00pm - Dinner & Raffle
7:00pm - Plank house, Fire & Songs
RSVP for dinner accommodations, Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Call 1 (800) 877-2718 to sign up, thank you
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-051
Date of Passage: April 27, 2022
Subject (title): Eugene 4J School District Title
VII NATIVES Program Support
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to
provide documented support of the importance of
the NATIVES program for Tribal youth. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-052
Date of Passage: April 27, 2022
Subject (title): Contract for Security
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
contact for cybersecurity assessment services
for the Tribal Gaming Commission. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 22-053
Date of Passage: April 27, 2022
Subject (title): System of Care Advisory Council
Local Funding
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves of this
grant application to provide services for youth and
families. Vote 7-0-0
In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not
be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality.
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
July 2022
Forty-Fifth Annual National Indian Timber Symposium
Contributed by Vice Chair Julie Siestreem and Forest Lands Manager Colin Beck
CTCLUSI Forest Lands Manager Colin Beck and I were thankful,
grateful and blessed to participate and, represent CTCLUSI
in the “Forty-Fifth Annual National Indian Timber Symposium”
in Fairbanks Alaska May 16-19, 2022. This year’s symposium
was hosted by the Intertribal Timber Council & Tanana Chiefs
Conference. All 574 federally recognized Tribes are invited to
attend and participate in this annual Symposium. The theme
for this year was, “Connecting Tribes and Land Management”.
Attendees showed proof of vaccination and abided by COVID-19
protocols throughout the symposium.
Will Putnam, Forestry Director, Tanana Chiefs Conference
Fairbanks AK welcomed all of us and opened the symposium
by asking Florence Newman, Arctic Village, AK to deliver the
Invocation. The Posting of the Colors was performed next
by the Alaska Native Veterans Association, Fairbanks, AK.
Welcomes were given to; Brian Ridley, Chief/Chairman Tanana
Chiefs Conference, Jamie Marunde, VP of Lands & Natural
Resources, Doyon, Limited, and Cody Desautel, ITC Pre. /NR
Dir, Confederated Tribes of Colville. The keynote speaker was
Al Ketzler.
Sr. Elder Native Leader Al Ketzler of Nenana AK gave us the
Athabascan Tribes’ historical actions he and 32 other
Alaskan village chiefs took in 1962 which created the
foundation for what is currently known as the, Tanana
Chiefs Conference. AL told us he and his niece sat
together with her typewriter and wrote letters to all the
senators, representatives and, legislators in office at that
time. Additionally, Al asked each of the village chiefs to
create maps of their lands which they did. When he had
collected all of them, he put them in one large envelope and
sent them to the President at the time, John F. Kennedy.
When President Kennedy received them, he turned them
over to Morris Udall, the Democratic Representative from
Arizona, who worked with Al and all the village chiefs in
the best interests of all tribal concerns - land, healthcare,
education, and subsistence rights. Because of their
courageous and determined efforts, a solid foundation
was laid on which consistent progressive work has been
done since then in the best interests of all Alaskan tribes.
Matt Hill, Information & Research Specialist, Lone Rock
Strategies, Glide Oregon presented a panel on the “Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law: Funding Opportunities in Forestry and
Wildland Fire.” He stressed there are large amounts of funds
available for all tribes to apply for to address any and all fire
prevention and firefighting needs. Funding is available for staff,
equipment, and or any resources needed to prevent and fight
forest fires. He heartily encouraged all tribes to take advantage
of these useful funds in the best interests of their tribes. Ketti
Spoomer, Office of Wildland Fire from Washington D.C., also
enthusiastically encouraged all tribes to submit applications for
funding now to meet any and all fire prevention and fire readiness
needs their respective tribes have.
We were fortunate to participate in several on site field trips:
- Aurora Energy Solutions: Firewood Processing Operation
& Kiln
- Fire Effects at a Wildland/Urban Interface
- Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility
- Fairbanks Fuel Break and Shovel Creek Fire
July 2022
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Forty-Fifth Annual National Indian Timber Symposium
Because this was a four-day symposium
there were several other presentations that we
participated in: Biomass Energy Development,
Climate Change and Fire Effects on Indigenous
Lifeways, and Emerging Technology to name
a few. When we went on site field trips where
we walked the grounds that had endured fires
and lost great numbers of trees. We also were
able to see a great number of trees that had
been saved by fire breaks. The Alaskan trees
we saw in great numbers were Sitka spruce,
paper birch, quaking aspen, and white spruce.
Because of the mossy ground that the trees
grow in, which lies on top of permafrost, when
we walked it felt like we were walking on a deep
soft cushion with each step.
Some of the other Tribes present included
Coquille, Siletz, Grand Ronde, Hoopa, Yakama,
Nez Perce, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Grand
Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa,
Confederated Salish & Kootenai, Quinalt,
Mescalaro
A p a c h e ,
Confederated
Tribes
of
Colville, Leech
Lake Band of
Ojibwe,
San
Carlos Apache
and, Navaho.
The symposium
was
a
positive
and
inspirational
experience to
attend!
Photographs provided by Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair
Wildfire Smoke Resources
Wildfire smoke awareness phone applications/websites that may
serve you well in the upcoming wildfire season, especially if you
are planning to do any traveling this summer and want to keep
track of air quality wherever you go.
1. AirNow is a very reliable source which is referenced by many
different air quality professionals. There are two websites:
AirNow.gov or Fire and Smoke Map (https://fire.airnow.gov/)
The fire and smoke map website is most similar to the app, I
really like the map feature to see how far away fires are and
the smoke direction.
2. Smoke Sense is a newer citizen science app that has some
great air quality and smoke safety educational information:
Smoke Sense Study: A Citizen Science Project Using a
Mobile App | US EPA (https://www.epa.gov/air-research/smoke-
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Clean Air
Program
Survey available online:
ctclusi.org/clean-air-program-survey/
sense-study-citizen-science-project-using-mobile-app)
If you have any questions on air protection matters feel free to
contact me at my Office: 541-435-7156 Cell: 541-294-6136 or
Email: agrove@ctclusi.org
If you prefer a printed copy, please contact:
Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist
(541)-294-6136, agrove@ctclusi.org
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July 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Social Worker Joins Social Services Department in Coos Bay
Ha sah sika (Hello Mt. Maidu)
My name is Percy Tejada, I am an enrolled
tribal member with Greenville Rancheria in
Plumas County California. During our first
contacts with outsiders, our people were
asked who we are, we said Maidu which
means human being. On my mother side,
we are from what’s called Indian Valley
(Greenville) or Big Meadows (now called
Chester or Lake Almanor). On my fathers’
side, he was Mexican who jumped the
border in Texas, came to California and
found a beautiful Indian Women. In my
opinion that’s the best thing he ever did. I
am named after my maternal grandfather
Percy Mix.
I have been involved with Tribal
Governments most of my adult life. I had
the honor of being elected Tribal Chairman
for my Tribe for two 2-years terms, also two
2-year terms as Council member at large.
I have worked for Redding Rancheria in
Redding California 14 years, then on to Dry Creek Rancheria
for another 14 years, moved on to the Pit River Tribe for 4 years
and Berry Creek Rancheria which I worked
for 1 year.
I have been married two times, I would like
to say I picked the first one, God picked the
second and yes, he made a great choice.
I have three adult children from my first
wife and they gave me 13 grandchildren.
I and my best wife Tami, adopted two
children PaNaKam (Maidu, for Flicker) and
SuLaLem (Maidu, for Pretty Graceful Fern).
I have been a part of my tribal traditions
and cultural activities for many years
and continue to be. I come to Coos,
lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw people as
a supporter of this tribes’ history. I have
much to learn and relationships to build but
I have an open-door policy am excited to
learn and willing to stand up for members
and tribal rights. Please stop me, say hello,
and tell me your story. It is my hope, that I
live out the best years in my life here in this
area and with this Tribe.
“In the best interests of our Indian families”
Percy Tejada, Social Worker, Social Services Department
IS YOUR TRIBAL YOUTH INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO HUNT
Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS)
and Hazard Mitigation Plan
FIRST HUNTER &
FISHER PROGRAM
Youth Ages 9-17
2X PER WEEK FROM
JULY 5TH - AUGUST 19TH
CTCLUSI is pleased to present the Draft 2022 Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Hazard Mitigation
Plan for the Tribe and its members.
The CEDS provides a current picture of the status of the Tribe’s
economy and details progress towards economic development
goals, as well as containing a five-year strategy to diversify and
strengthen the economic security of the Tribe and its members.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the appropriate strategies
and entities to ensure resilience in the face of anticipated disaster
events.
The Draft CEDS and Hazard Mitigation Plan will be available
for a 30-day public review/comment period beginning in July
2022 and can be found on the CTCLUSI website Planning
Department page.
Ladies Self-Care
OLLA
D
R
ART
Being offered in Coos Bay & Eugene.
Schedule will be forwarded to participants that sign up.
Dates & times subject to change per instructor availability.
Contributed by Garrett Gray, Assistant Planner
SAND
OR FISH THIS SUMMER?
THE CULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING TO
HOST OUR FIRST EVER FIRST HUNTER & FISHER PROGRAM THIS
SUMMER FOR YOUTH AGES 9-13 IN THE EUGENE AND COOS BAY
AREAS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT
Tuesday, August 2nd 2022 @ 6:00pm
JESSE BEERS AT JBEERS@CTCLUSI.ORG OR (541) 297-0748 OR
Join us over Zoom!
ASHLEY RUSSELL AT ARUSSELL@CTCLUSI.ORG OR (541) 888-7511
-Supplies will be provided-
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83986799758
For Questions & Registration,
Please call or text by July 15th to RSVP:
Morgan Krossman @ 541.294.6007
Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program & CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division
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“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program
Hello, my name is
Morgan
Krossman,
and I am excited to
announce my position
as the new Circles of
Healing
Transitional
Services Specialist! I will
be stationed out of the
Eugene Outreach office
and I am looking forward
to doing what I can to help
our tribal members break
free from the cycles of
violence and abuse that
have plagued indigenous
people for far too long.
A little about myself, I’m
a Taurus-Sun, PiscesMoon, Scorpio-Rising,
CTCLUSI Tribal Member.
Descendant of Coos. I
have spent most of my
life in Denver and Seattle.
However, summers were
always reserved for the
Oregon Coast. I have a
passion for advancing social justice within tribal communities and
am naturally drawn to the social issues and people-centered work
created within this field. On my days off, I spend all my time with my
wonderful daughter Ray, and together we have made our moments
in Eugene quite the adventure!
As far as my program goes, I am Oregon State Certified in DV
Advocacy through the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and
Sexual Violence. Prior to my position with CTCLUSI. I worked for the
Seattle Indian Health Board and the Washington State Department
of Health in Nutrition, WIC, and Family Services. I have dedicated
my professional life to serving the American Indian/Alaska Native
population and feel honored to have the privilege of working with
our tribe today.
My mission as the Transitional Services Specialist will be to
provide long-term, confidence-building, advocate care to those who
wish to transition forward towards a life free of abuse. My hope is
to provide our tribal members with the tools needed to create their
own self-sufficiency, stable foundations, and healthy relationships
in life.
Circles of Healing
If you are experiencing issues related to
domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
violence, stalking, or human trafficking,
the Circles of Healing program is here to
help. We offer confidential advocacy,
safety planning, support groups, and
other support services.
For more infomation, please call an
Advocate
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Ladies Self-Care
LADIES SELF-CARE
Medicine Pouch Bag
PLEASE JOIN US OVER ZOOM!
Supplies & Sacred
Tobacco are included
TUESDAY AUGUST 16TH 2022
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82109267740
Smudge
Feather
Join us over Zoom!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88112253947
For Questions & Registration,
Please call or text by July 15th to RSVP
-SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDEDFOR QUESTIONS & REGISTRATION,
PLEASE CALL OR TEXT BY AUGUST 1ST TO RSVP:
Morgan Krossman @ 541.294.6007
Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program &
CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division
Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program & CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division
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July 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
REGALIA MAKING
Class Size Limited to 10 people Per Day, lunch & snacks provided
To Sign Up Call: 1 (800) 877-2718 or Email: ehelms@ctclusi.org
Eugene Outreach Office
July 18-19, Monday & Tuesday:
feather wands, bark skirts,
headbands, dentalium necklaces.
July 20-21, Wednesday & Thursday:
moccasins
Must
Each Day
10:00am - 4:00pm
Coos Bay Tribal Hall
July 22-23, Friday & Saturday:
moccasins
July 25-26, Monday & Tuesday:
feather wands, bark skirts,
headbands, dentalium necklaces.
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Camp
8-12 AUGUST 2022
AT THE MAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL
MAPLETON, OR
CHILDREN OF CTCLUSI FAMILIES AND ADMINISTRATION STAFF AGES 5-18.
OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR AGES 8 –18 OR A DAY CAMP FOR AGES 5+.
TO SIGN UP, VISIT WWW.CTCLUSI.ORG
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS JULY 31ST
For more information, please contact Ashley Russell at
(541) 888-7511 or arussell @ctclusi.org
Join the
Language
Committee!
Contributed by Enna Helms,
Tribal Linguist Associate
The
Language
Committee has a couple
of openings. We meet
monthly on the 2nd
Friday from 5:30-7:30pm.
Language
Committee
provides recommendations
to the Tribal Council on
renaming places, canoes,
etc., among other matters,
promoting the revitalization
of our languages; miluk,
hanis, sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ
quuiich - strengthening
the cultural identity of our
people, foster language
education and awareness,
engaging in the planning
of the annual language
ceremony, among many
other subjects.
If you are interested
in joining the language
committee please submit
your letter of interest
to Jeannie McNeil at
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
or
fill out this form: https://
laserfiche.ctclusi.org/
Forms/LetterofInterest. All
letters of interest are kept
on file for one year.
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Native Americans who were marched along the same coastline.” and grace that we give our heartfelt gratitude and love for all
Both CTCLUSI and Siletz were asked to share words of thanks you’ve done to bring us to this day of celebration. Amanda, your
and tribute. Prayers, songs and drumming was shared by both Trail will never be destroyed by natural disasters, pandemics or
Tribes. Siestreem noted that , “ Due
strife. Your story, your trail, the bridging
of COVID-19 protocols being in place
of cultures that you created will live on
groups had to be small in number
and be a solemn and spiritual one that
however, those of us who were allowed
will bring grace and joy to all who walk
to attend felt they did so in representation
your path.”
of all of our tribal members.”
Council member Enna Helms shared,
This newest bridge project has
“As Joanne told the story of Amanda, an
been pioneered by our own Honorary
eagle swooped down and circled her.
CTCLUSI member, Joanne Kittel, a
I am forever humbled and grateful to
longtime trails advocate whose home
everyone who had a hand or ear leading
is near the trail. Kittel and her late
up to this dedication. The warmth and
husband, Norman, purchased 27 acres
generosity of the community has been
of coastal woodland property in 1986
a huge blessing to witness – to see
that includes the area where the bridge
folks want to learn the true history and
traverses the creek. She has created
heal the lands is something I believe
an irrevocable easement that ensures
we all should live by and continue to
permanent public access for a parcel
take great care of. Thank you from my
of her land where the Amanda Trail
heart.”
leaves federal land and encounters
Doug Barrett, another Council
U.S. Highway 101.
member at the dedication proudly
Joanne Kittle sent the following to
attended and is so grateful for this
Tribe, “I am so very grateful for your
event to take place. He burned sage at
Tribes’ participation and that of the
the statue of Amanda during the bridge
CTSI during the Amanda Trail Bridge
dedication. “It heals the air, and gets rid
Dedication. It has been a journey that
of any negativity,” he said. He’s been
actually started for me in 1986 when
bringing jewelry to the statue for years,
my husband Norm and I acquired our Honorary CTCLUSI Tribal member Joanne Kittel stands and made the headband that currently
with the statue of Amanda
acreage next to Cape Perpetua. In
rests on her crown.
1988 I learned the Amanda story that
Vice Chair shared humbly, “ Amanda’s
captured both my heart and my soul. I
story and, this dedication day will be
approach you all in 1995. Don Whereat of your Tribes answered forever etched into my life memory bank to draw from in times of
as did Robert Kentta of his Tribes. You have been supporting me adversity and of joy as long as I live. From now on all of us can
to tell this truth ever since! And I am forever grateful!!!
visit this site in perpetuity. They are the first private landowners
At the dedication Kittel said, “Amanda, you still give with all of your to do this in South Lincoln County. They are widely respected
heart. It is you, Amanda with your strength, courage, compassion individuals and will be remembered in Oregon history for their
contribution in creating a public hiking trail in collaboration with
the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Joanne’s husband
passed away before the completion of this bridge however, I
think his spirit was very much with us that day celebrating this
monumental accomplishment that will be with us forever.”
Kittel has kept CTCLUSI informed of the progress of this project
since the official plans were finalized in October of 2021 for work to
begin. Plans of the bridge itself , and of the substantial ground and
path clearing work, replanting, laying gravel, creating a Amanda
Gathering Area, building stairs and various benches built from
large Sitka spruce to compliment the pathways is finally complete.
Chief Doc Slyter and his wife Debbie were unable to attend the
dedication but did visit in early March of this year. Chief Doc Slyter
expressed, “It was an overwhelming joy to see the completion
of the third Amanda Bridge and to be among the first few to ever
cross this expansion bridge. I would like to thank past and present
Tribal Council members for their endorsement of the Amanda Trail
and Bridge project. Funding for the Amanda Bridge came from
various local, state and federal organizations, including the Three
Rivers Community Foundation.
My wife, Deb and I both have truly been blessed to meet so
many of the Yachats community that have devoted so much of
their time to maintain the Amanda trail for the public. And we are
honored to call them our Family”.
Thanks to so many, and acknowledgement to the Oregon Parks
and Recreation Staff, Yachats trails crew, Agnell Job Corps,
Job Corps Urban Forestry Department and Cascade Civil Corp.
Credit of photos and some content to Joan Kittel, News Times,
and CTCLUSI Tribal Government.
Joanne Kittel was made an Honorary CTCLUSI Tribal Member
CTCLUSI Council members Doug Barrett, Enna Helms, and Julie Siestreem by Resolution in 2009 for her lifelong dedication to honor the
stand with Joanne Kittel on the suspension bridge during the dedication
Amanda story, and her work on the Amanda Trail Project.
ceremony.
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
July 2022
~ Tribal Elders Walk On ~
Nadia Barrett Hovind, poet, painter, gatherer and
seer was delivered by Doctor Horsfall in North
Bend, OR. Although she left Oregon at an
early age, the waters of the Siuslaw poured
through her veins. Born of Clayton
Hudson Barrett, and Gertrude Kriener
Barrettt, granddaughter of Henry
Hudson Barrett and Ellen Barrett,
great-granddaughter of John and
Juda Mashell.
Dorothy Kneaper remembered
Nadia and her young mother,
Gertrude. Gert was a woman of
the woods, at one with that habitat
and always immediately ready for
a celebratory picnic. Although Gert
was lonely for her sprawling German
family in Shelton, Nadia retained her
DNA, secrets of the forest. Nadia does
have an early memory of rowing down
the Siuslaw. She, her mother and father
met a northbound train. She remembered
being lifted onto the train’s platform by a very
tall man.
Nadia met Buzz Hovind at a Lake Isabella
dance near Shelton, WA. They
Nadia Barrett Hovind
married when he was home on
leave from the Navy 12/26/48. Three
March 29, 1930 - April 28, 2022
children were born of this union: Cindy, Wendy and
Michael (deceased). Throughout childhood,
Hammersley Inlet was their domain. The kids
knew no responsibility and ran freely in the
woods and on the beach. This manner
of living repeated when grandkids
Colin Roberson (Maryanna) and Brie
Blankenship (Jerome) came to stay.
In later years, grandchildren Paxton
Hovind (Alice) and Carter Hovind
inhabited this homestead. Swift
riptides and an extensive sandbar
provided the outline of their early
lives. Clams, trout, fir cones and
cascara supplemented the income
in the early years. There was always
some type of boat. On Easter, Nadia
would be the first water skier of the
season.
Nadia was a family-focused person
who felt lucky to have a number of
great grandchildren (Haleyanna Joanna
Roberson, Aurora Louise Blankenship, Arthur
Abel Blankenship, Parker Michael Hovind plus
a number of step-greats). She also loved ...flowers,
thrifting/bargains, strawberry shakes,
gambling, James Bond movies, speedy
cars, collecting sunglasses, traveling,
Beanie Babies, Shirley Temple
Dolls,
hummingbirds,
tigers,
angels. Her potato salad, produced
by the vat, was always in demand.
In Loving Memory of
The church and a certain brand of
spirituality guided her through life’s
bumps. Nadia would always walk us
12/02/1957 - 06/07/2022
out to the car when we were leaving
in order to distribute protection
The Sleeping paddler, rows above the trail, between the dunes. He
(angels) around for our traveling.
rows the clouds, behind him so the stars Can guide the way.
Now, she is the traveller who is
truly missed. Nadia’s memorial will
To the islands of dentalium, where the sacred dancers play.
be held on August 13, 2022 at Mt.
The paddler dares
Olive Lutheran Church in Shelton,
WA.
Not waken nor sink
In lieu of flowers, the family
deeper into sleep.
requests donations to: Elakha
Alliance
www.elakhaaliance.org/
The stroke of
Nadiahovind/, an organization
Sacred Paddle
dedicated to restoring a healthy sea
otter population to the Oregon Coast
Speaks of promises
OR Alxheimer’s Foundation, https://
To keep.
alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/.
John Walter Cauthorn
The buzzing ringing
Voice of time in my ears
Sings with voices
From the past, feeling the
sound flowing into my pores,
And washing the tension from my bones
Saying “no rush”, “no rush”.
We’re so comfortable.
11.08.99 9:38am
Poem written By John Cauthorn – “looking out at the standing people exulted
from their long summer prayed for bath. Just a gray rainy day. Story time
begins.”
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Elders Corner
Elders Fitness Classes
in your Area
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
11:30 AM
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
Woahink Picnic Shelter
• Willamalane Swim Center- Shallow water
workout, titled “Exercise that feels Good.”
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00am. Walk-ins
Welcome.
1276 G street, Springfield, OR 97477.
541-736-4080
• Florence Senior Center- Chair Exercise
Thursdays at 10:00am
1570 Kingwood Dr, Florence, OR 97439
541-997-8844
• Lakeside Lions Club- Tai Chi
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am
890 Bowron Road, Lakeside, OR 97449
541-759-2516
RSVP by Thursday, August 4, 2022
Please call the RSVP line at 541-435-7155
Or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Sponsored by:
Health Services Division
Elders Activity Program
PEACEGIVING
Are you in the 5 County Service
area and needing a ride?
The Tribal Transportation Department aims to provide
necessary transit services for accessing shopping,
employment, education, health care, and social/
recreational opportunities to all CTCLUSI members and
their eligible family members currently lacking reliable
transportation.
Transportation options that may be provided directly
include door-to-door rides with a 72-hr advance notice
and/or bus passes. In addition to services provided
directly from the Transportation Department, CCAT
services are available free of charge by presenting your
Tribal ID card to the CCAT driver at the time of service.
*Door-to-Door Service is limited to Coos County at this
time*
For more information or to access these services,
please contact Kathy Perkins, Tribal Transportation
Coordinator, at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550.
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.
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: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
GET INVOLVED!
Please participate in a brief
Tribal GovernmenT
ProGrams and services
needs assessmenT 2022
We are requesting feedback from Enrolled CTCLUSI Members.
Our goal is to identify any unmet needs or barriers concerning Tribal Membership. This
information will assist various Tribal Government departments to explore future
opportunities for programs and services to best serve our people.
Submissions received by July 15th, will be entered in a random drawing.
Ten (10) winners will be randomly selected, each to receive a $50.00 visa gift card.
Visit www.ctclusi.org for the link to provide your feedback.
(Only one entry in the drawing allowed per person)
Contact Jeannie McNeil 541-888-9577 for any questions.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
PROGRAM UPDATE!
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:
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:
1 Person Family
$29,344
2 Person Family
$38,372
3 Person Family
$47,401
4 Person Family
$56,430
1 Person Family
$29,345
5 Person Family
$65,459
2 Person Family
$38,373
6 Person Family
$74,488
3 Person Family
$47,402
4 Person Family
$56,431
5 Person Family
$65,460
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.
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.
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Oregon Tribal Student Grant
Funding is now available for undergraduate and graduate student college
costs for enrolled members of:
• Burns Paiute Tribe
• Confederated Tribes of Siletz
• Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Indians
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
• Confederated Tribes of the
Indians
Umatilla Indian Reservation
• Confederated Tribes of Grand • Confederated Tribes of Warm
Ronde
Springs
• Coquille Indian Tribe
• Cow Creek Band of
Umpqua Tribe of Indians
• Klamath Tribes
Eligibility
Awards
The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is available to new
and existing students. Eligibility requirements are:
The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is expected to pay for
most or all public college-related expenses not covered by other grants for students pursuing their first
Associate, Bachelor’s, or Graduate degree. Award
amounts will vary depending on where the student
attends school and the degree pursuing.
•
•
•
Must be an enrolled member of an Oregon federally
recognized tribe
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an Oregon
college or university
Working towards earning first
associate, bachelor’s or graduate
degree
Application
•
•
•
•
Undergraduate Public Colleges or
Universities:
Award will be calculated based on the
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
reduced by the amount of state/
federal grants and scholarships
Undergraduate Private
Universities:
Award will be calculated
based on the average COA
at the highest cost public
university reduced by the
amount of state/federal
grants and scholarships
Complete a grant
application
Submit a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) or
the Oregon Student Aid
Application (ORSAA)
Priority consideration
for applications and
FAFSA/ORSAAs received by
August 1st at 5pm
See website for additional
information
Undergraduate Other
Private Institutions:
Award will be calculated based on
the average COA at the highest cost
public community college reduced by
the amount of state/federal grants and
scholarships
Funding is available for the 2022-2023 academic year for
undergraduate and graduate students. Grant renewal is
dependent on funding being allocated for the 2023-2024
academic year by the Oregon State Legislature.
Graduate Student Awards:
Award will be calculated based on the average undergraduate COA at the highest cost public institution reduced by the
amount of state/federal grants and scholarships
Award amounts cannot exceed the student’s actual cost of
attendance.
Additional information
can be found on our website:
OregonStudentAid.gov/Oregon-Tribal-Student.aspx
2022 Fitness Program Reminder
Contributed by Meagan Davenport, Health and Human Services Program
Assistant
All fitness purchases from January 1, 2022, to June
30, 2022, will be due for reimbursement no later than
Friday, July 15, 2022.
Purchases from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022,
will be due by January 16, 2023.
This ensures the Fitness Program and Finance
Department are not overwhelmed with last-minute
reimbursement requests. Thank you.
If you have questions, please contact Meagan
Davenport at 541-888-7509 or via email at
mdavenport@ctclusi.org
Would you like to work from home?
CTCLUSI can provide financial aid for you to become an
at-home Oregon State Licensed daycare provider!
Contact Meagan Davenport at mdavenport@ctclusi.org
or by phone at 541-888-7509
Sponsored by the CCDF Program, per funding availability
What is 988?
988 is a direct three-digit line to trained National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline crisis counselors that will go live July 16,
2022. With an easy to remember 3-digit number, the Lifeline
hopes to reach many more people in emotional crisis. This
service is provided free of charge to the caller. Any person of
any age can call or text 988; services will be available 24/7,
year round. They will include a text option, translation services
for non-English speakers, accessible options for people who
are deaf or hard of hearing, and services for minors.
When you’ve got a police, fire, or rescue emergency,
you call 911.
When you have a mental health emergency, you call/
text 988.
Why do we need 988?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Native youth
ages 10-24. Native communities experience the highest rates
of suicide amongst all racial and ethnic groups in the Unites
States, and suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska
Native communities rose by 118% between 1999 and 2017.
Suicide is preventable. 988 is one step in the direction of saving
lives. This early intervention can reduce the burden on 911 and
hospital services. 988 will move mental health and substance
use services out of the shadows and into the mainstream; it
will send a message that healing and getting help are normal
and important parts of life.
E-Mail Address Created for
Membership to Reach All of Tribal
Council Directly
Tribal Council has created an email address just for
membership to use to reach out to them. If you would like
to email all of Tribal council with questions, concerns, or
ideas to help move the Tribal Commuinity forward, this
private membership email can be found in the Citizen
Portal of the website.
This email address is not being publish in this paper
because the email is intented only for Tribal membership
use.
Log on to the Citizen Portal of www.ctclusi.org and this
email will be listed at the top of the citizen portal page.
If you have questions please call:
Christine Sylvester at 541-888-7532
csylvester@ctclusi.org
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July 2022
Dental Clinic Update
Contributed by Marissa Gardner, DHAT
The Dental Clinic would like to share with you that we are
now fully staffed and open for our patient’s treatment needs.
For those of you that are unfamiliar with our clinic, I would like
to give a brief historical summary. Our dental clinic opened in
2000 with three operatories for patients to be seen in. Through
the years the clinic has had a high turnover rate of dentists and
staff members. Then, in 2017 our first Dental Therapist started
working full time and our second Dental Therapist began working
in 2018. Both Dental Therapists are CTCLUSI Tribal members
and are still here today serving the community. With the new staff
members on-site and a growing team, we were getting a little
cramped in the small three-operatory clinic. This meant a larger
expansion of the clinic was much needed and a remodel began
in 2019. The dental clinic now consists of seven operatories. Our
fully remodeled clinic was completed in early 2020 right before
the Covid-19 pandemic took place and we were soon forced to
close. Since then, we have gone through a very strict and slow
opening process to make sure our staff and patients are in a safe
environment to receive their dental care. For the last two years,
we have been planning and managing to help reduce the
spread of Covid-19 with state-of-the-art equipment and
protocols in place. We are pleased to inform you that
we are now 100% open and ready to start seeing more
patients!
The Clinic:
Our waiting room is open and readily available
for patients to come inside and have a seat. All
paperwork can be filled out before appointments in
the waiting room. We ask for you to please continue
wearing your mask at all times inside of the Dental
Clinic until we are ready to start treatment.
We have four open treatment rooms available with
Hepa filtration mobile units to help minimize any
possible exposures to the aerosols being generated
during treatment. These rooms are for procedures that
typically create fewer aerosols such as exams and simple
fillings. There are three enclosed rooms, these are negative
air pressure rooms. The negative air pressure rooms have a
filtration system that replenishes the
whole room with new air every 5
minutes.This is to help reduce
the aerosols during more
complex dental treatment
procedures and minimize
any possible exposure to
viruses. These rooms are
frequently used for crown
preps, bridges, surgical
extractions, and hygiene
appointments that create
more aerosols.
Our Staff:
Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Mahammad is a lifelong
resident of Florida who
embarked on her journey to
dentistry after graduating from
the University of Central Florida.
Her passion led her to the University
Dr. Mahammad
of Maryland School of Dentistry in
Baltimore. She is passionate about
her career as a dentist and takes
pride in the strong relationships she
forms with her patients. Eager to provide quality care, whether
the patient’s concern is cosmetic, restorative, or a dental
emergency, Dr. Mahammad always puts the patient’s needs
first. She is very excited to join the CTCLUSI family and to be a
resident in the beautiful state of Oregon. Outside of the office,
Dr. Mahammad enjoys spending time with her family, cooking,
hiking, and exploring the outdoors.
Dental Therapists
Naomi Petrie is from
Coos Bay, Oregon, and an
enrolled member of the
Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua,
and
Siuslaw
Indians
(CTCLUSI). She grew up
attending Tribal camps
and ceremonies. In 2015,
Naomi was accepted into
the Alaskan Dental Health
Aide Program and became
the first Dental Therapist
to
practice
within
the
State of Oregon. During the
program, she completed two
years of intensive
training in Alaska
and graduated with
Naomi Petrie
honors. She received
her Associate of
Applied Science and DHAT certificate in
June of 2017. She has been practicing
as a DHAT for almost five years in
Coos Bay. Naomi enjoys spending
time with her family and friends hiking,
backpacking, canoeing, and camping.
Her biggest achievement has been
her position as a dental provider in her
Tribal community.
Marissa Gardner is a CTCLUSI
Tribal member who attended the twoyear program of Alaska Dental Health
Aide Program in 2016, making honors
both years. She received her Associate
of Applied Science and DHAT certificate in
June of 2018. While attending the program
she collaborated with instructors to measure
the outcomes of oral health-based community
projects and presented the resulting material
Marissa Gardner
at the American Public Health Association
Conference in 2018. Marissa has been working
as a Dental Therapist for the past four years at the CTCLUSI
Dental Clinic. In her free time, she likes spending time with her
daughter, and friends and enjoying outdoor activities.
Hygienist
Bobbie Hafer graduated with
honors
from
the
Dental
Hygiene program at Tarrant
County College in Hurst,
Texas in 1991. She’s a
former recipient of the
Proctor
and
Gamble
Preventive
Dentistry
Award and the RDH of
the Year Award. Licensed
to practice in Texas,
Colorado, and Oregon,
she made Coos Bay her
home four years ago when
she came to serve the
CTCLUSI Tribal members.
When not providing oral health
services at the clinic, Bobbie
enjoys making greeting cards and
Bobbie Hafer
scrapbooking. She has two grown
sons and four grandchildren. They are
divided between Colorado and Minnesota. This past October,
she and her longtime sweetheart tied the knot. Currently, they’re
having fun landscaping their yard. They also enjoy jeeping,
beachcombing, and all the joys of living on the Southern Oregon
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Meet
Coast. Have a question about your
teeth or gums? Don’t hesitate to
ask. Bobbie finds it an honor
and a privilege to serve the
Native American people of
the Pacific Northwest.
the
Dental
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Team!
experience. She has worked in
private practice offices as well
as public health settings.
Genty loves to spend time
with her children and
grandchild. Every year
she and her family go on
vacation to Disneyland
Dental Assistants
together.
MeAnnDa Wallage is the
Rachel
Crawford
Team Lead Dental Assistant,
began
her
dental
MeAnnDa has been here for
career in 2013 as an
4 years. She began her dental
assistant with on-the-job
assisting career by gaining ontraining and received her
the-job training and experience
radiology certification the
from various dental settings that
following year. For Rachel
including pediatric, private, public
being a dental assistant is a
health, and corporate clinics. She
very exciting and rewarding job,
received her expanded functions
meeting new faces and helping her
state certificate and continues to search
coworkers as a team. She has spent
Rachel Crawford
out beneficial training for her fellow staff MeAnnDa Wallage
the last 4 years in the orthodontic field,
members and treatments of patients.
so being back in general practice is very
MeAnnDa’s favorite aspect of dental is
exciting for her. She has been married to
patient care and advocates strongly for
her husband for 20 years and they have 2 children the ages 17
our patient’s best interests. MeAnnDa currently resides near and 19. They also have 4 cats, a dog, and about 35 stick bugs.
Coquille on a beautiful farm. She owns pigs, horses, cats, dogs, Most weekends you can find Rachel and her family out hiking,
and chickens. She enjoys volunteering, especially for 4H when fishing, or discovering new places.
her daughter was a participant. She also enjoys gardening,
hiking, fishing, and canning but her biggest joy comes from Dental Administrative Assistant
spending time with family and friends.
She has
Maryann Adams is our Dental Administrative Assistant and
one daughter and one son.
has worked for the CTCLUSI Tribe for over
10 years. She
Keri Neal, formerly known as
has worked in the dental field for over 28
years
Keri Kowtko, recently married
and started her dental career as
a n
her longtime sweetheart. She
assistant at a private office here
was born and raised in Siletz,
in town. Maryann is great with
Oregon, and has lived in
our patients and knows all
Coos Bay for 14 years.
the ins and outs of treatment
Almost 10 years ago she
options and insurance. She
started her career in the
expands her knowledge as
medical field by attending
an administrative assistant
the Medical Assisting
by completing continuing
program at SWOCC. She
education courses.
then decided to switch
Maryann has lived in the
gears and become a Dental
state of Oregon for over 49
Assistant. She is so glad
years and now resides in
that she did because she
Eastside with her husband,
absolutely loves dentistry.
youngest daughter, and 2
In her 9 years of Dental
dogs. She loves spending
Assistant experience, she has
time with her daughters and
gained several state certifications
granddaughters.
including
expanded
functions,
anesthesia, and orthodontic dental
Keri Neal
assistant.
She has worked for
t h e
Tribe now for a little
Maryann Adams
over 2 years as a dental assistant
and has recently been helping
out with billing. She finds
great joy in being able to
help our tribal members and
community. She currently
lives in North Bend with
her husband, daughter,
and their 2 cats. When
she is not working she
enjoys spending time with
her family, baking with
her daughter, camping,
kayaking, gardening, and
exploring new places.
Genty Edwards has been
working at the CTCLUSI
Dental clinic for over a year.
She enjoys being part of a team,
interacting with patients, and
assisting the DHATs with quality care.
Genty Edwards
She has over 16 years of dental assisting
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IMPROVE YOUR ORAL HEALTH
Contributed by Bobbie Broman, RDH
Your CTCLUSI Dental Clinic wants you to have the best
oral health possible, whether you’re a patient at our clinic or
not. How can you improve your oral health? Ever thought
of upgrading your oral health appliances? Has your dentist
recommended a powered brush or a water flosser? If you’re
thinking about investing in your smile, check out what your Tribal
dental clinic has to offer before you pay more elsewhere.
If you would like to make a purchase, you can call 541-888-6433
or email dental@ctclusi.org to make arrangements for payment
and pickup. Sorry, at these prices, shipping isn’t available.
Whether you invest in a new oral health appliance or not, don’t
forget to brush at least twice daily and floss once a day to keep
your teeth and gums healthy. Happy smiles to you all!
We currently stock the following products:
•
Waterpik Classic Professional Water Flosser
MSRP $59.99
Clinic price $42.00
To enhance the treatment of gum disease and
periodontal pockets, the Classic Professional includes
a special reservoir and the Pik Pocket™ Tip for gentle
delivery of antimicrobials and special rinses below the
gumline. Removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated
areas. This model comes with 3 tips and 6 pressure
settings on handle. Waterpik® is the #1 recommended
water flosser brand, clinically proven and accepted by the
American Dental Association (ADA).
•
Sonicare 4700 Protective Clean Professional
MSRP $79.99
Clinic price $40.00
This toothbrush allows you to customize your brushing
with a choice of two modes and three intensities. Clean
mode is standard for superior cleaning. Gum Care
mode adds an extra minute of reduced-power brushing,
so you can gently massage your gums. Sonicare’s
brush strokes break up plaque and sweep it away for an
exceptional daily clean. Replacement brush heads are
only $6 each!
•
Oral-B Vitality Rechargeable Toothbrush
MSRP $59.99
Clinic price $30.00
Feel the difference of a gentle clean with our
Pressure Sensor while removing up to 10x more
plaque.
Proven to improve oral health
• Safe & gentle on sensitive areas, orthodontics & dental work
Designed around you
• Encouragement to brush thoroughly
• Always know when to replace your brush heads
Provides a superior clean
• Up to 10x more plaque removal than a manual toothbrush
•Remove staining from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco
Innovative technology
• Lets you know if you’re pressing too hard
• Connects smart brush handle and smart brush heads
• Philips Sonicare's advanced sonic technology
Optimize your brushing
• Two modes, three intensity settings
The round shape of the Floss Action toothbrush head
is designed to clean tooth by tooth like your dental
professional. Floss Action replacement heads are 5.00.
Is dental fear keeping you away from the Dentist?
Contributed by Marissa Gardner, DHAT
Did you know that dental anxiety, or dental
fear, is estimated to affect approximately
36% of the population, with a further 12%
suffering from extreme dental fear. This
anxiety can have serious repercussions
in terms of an individual’s oral health,
and it is considered to be a significant
barrier to dental attendance resulting in
poor attendance. This is known as dental
avoidance and can lead to poor oral health
or the necessity for specialist dental care.
High dental anxiety has also been shown
to influence the quality of life, with low oral
health-related quality of life associated with
high dental anxiety.
It has been suggested that when
the traumatic dental episode occurs in
childhood it has a lasting effect with regard to
adult Direct Previous Traumatic Experiences
(DFA). Regression analysis showed that
there was a significant relationship between
child DFA and the number of extractions a
child had experienced; suggesting that one
of the causes of DFA was invasive dental
treatment. Children who experience more
check-up visits before they experienced
their first curative treatment (i.e. they had a
longer history of non-invasive experiences)
reported low levels of dental fear. This
suggests that the longer the child continues
to have a positive experience when
visiting the dentist the less likely they are
to become dentally fearful whenever they
do eventually have a negative experience,
referred to as latent inhibition.
Cited: Why Are People Afraid of the Dentist?
Observations and Explanations - PMC (nih.gov)
Here at our dental clinic we like to “take a
different approach” and make sure that you
and your children are comfortable and at
ease when receiving dental treatment. We
like to work with those whom have dental
anxiety and or fear by offering frequent short
appointments. We explain all procedures
and let you know what to expect before
actually receiving any necessary treatment.
It is important for our kids to have a trusting
relationship with their dental provider so
they can grow up with a healthy smile.
We like to see kids as soon as they have
their first tooth erupt and we make sure
it’s a positive experience, these are called
Happy Visits. Please call (541)888-6433 to
schedule an appointment.
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Regular Council
Meeting 10:00 a.m.
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Fourth of July
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Three Rivers Coos Bay Resort
Celebrates Milestone
Press Release:
May 23, 2022
Media Contact:
Rich Colton, Director of Marketing
rcolton@threeriverscasino.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Three Rivers Coos Bay
Resort Celebrates Milestone
Coos Bay, Ore. – Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay resort
is excited to celebrate its seventh anniversary. Since its
opening, Three Rivers Coos Bay resort has employed nearly
100 employees yearly, filling roles as bartenders, cage
cashiers, security personnel, and slot technicians.
“The first thing I discovered when I began was the incredible
friendliness of the crew,” said LaShawn Ferdig, longtime
Three Rivers team member. “I discovered how invested the
Tribe was in its history and the willingness to share it. I found
a family, a career, and a place to call my own. Coming to
work is a joy.”
Job creation and investing in the local economy is very
important to Three Rivers Coos Bay Resort. Over the years,
these positions have translated into a $14 million investment
in Coos County.
“In my line of work, you come in and make a casino great,” said
Chuck Baker, Three Rivers Casino Resort Casino Manager.
“Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay is no exception and has
exceeded my expectations because of the hardworking and
dedicated team members. This team has a lot of heart and a
ton of grit, creating a fun environment. I’m honored to work
with my team and work for such a wonderful organization.”
“The biggest change I have noticed in my time here is the
culture. We have become a team/company that wants
employees to be engaged and successful,” added Rachel
Dean, Three Rivers team member. “I love working here
because of the family/work-life balance as well as working
with a team that is like family.”
The casino features more than 250 games on a 15,000
square foot casino floor and a full-service on-site restaurant.
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers
Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community
along the Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest
employers in the area, Three Rivers provides resources
and opportunities for both tribal and non-tribal members of
the region. In addition to providing local jobs, Three Rivers
sponsors local arts programs for both professional and
children’s theater and donates to dozens of local and regional
nonprofit organizations. It has become a pillar of community
support; the philanthropic spirit of Three Rivers Casino is
felt deeply on the Central Oregon Coast and statewide. For
more information, visit threeriverscasino.com.
About the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower
Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians are made up of 3 tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands
of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper), Miluk Coos;
Lower Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe. The tribes trace
their ancestry back to the aboriginal inhabitants of the SouthCentral coast of Oregon. For more information, visit ctclusi.
org.
TRIBAL MEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence)
Food & Beverage
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Cocktail Beverage Server ~ Blue Bills Server ~ Busperson ~ Food Court Cashier/Barista
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Bonfire Chef ~ FC/BB/TDR Chef ~Food Court Outlet Cook ~ Line Cook ~ Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Team Dining Room
Staff ~ Dish Machine Operator
Hotel
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Night Auditor ~ Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Telephone Specialist ~ Guest Room/Laundry Attendant ~
Housekeeping Lead ~ Porter ~ RV Park/GSA
Gaming Floor
•
Table Games Dealer ~ Casino Service Host
•
Groundskeeper 2
Golf
Internal Maintenance/Facilities
• Maintenance Tech 2 ~EVS Tech
Marketing/Events
• Special Events Team Member
Finance/ Player Services/ IT/ Human Resources
• Revenue Audit Clerk
• Players Services Representative 1
• IT Manager ~ Information Technology Technician II
• Recruiter ~ HR Generalist
Security
• Security Officer 1
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay)
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Bartender/Server ~ Line Cook ~ Busperson/Host/DMO
Electronic Gaming Machine Team Member
Main Banker
Security Officer 1 Dual Rate Supervisor
Apply online at threeriverscasino.com/careers or call HR today at 541.902.6502
Updated 06/17/2022
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MONDAYS 6PM-9PM
$50 Hot Seats every 30
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TUESDAYS 6PM-9PM
WEDNESDAYS 8PM
THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM
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entry for every 25 same-day
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MONDAY - PAN SEARED ROCKFISH
With an avocado cream sauce. Served with a
traditional wedge salad including blue cheese
dressing, bacon and tomato. $16
TUESDAY - MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
JULY
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Open Daily
FRIDAY - OVEN ROASTED PRIME RIB
Served f rom 4pm-9pm
Served with au jus, baked potato, chef’s
vegetables and a dinner roll. $20
Served with loaded hash browns. $15
SATURDAY - SMOKED BBQ BRISKET
Served f rom 4pm-9pm
WEDNESDAY - PORK VERDE
Served with baked beans, coleslaw, corn
on the cob, sweet cornbread. $18
Presented on a bed of rice, served with a dinner
salad. $13
THURSDAY - GRILLED PANKO OYSTERS
Served a garlic herb aioli sauce and sweet potato
fries. $14
COOS BAY
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