Applications due for board of new Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society
Deadline to apply for volunteer position is March 30; Tribal Council to make appointments in April
The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage
Society (STAHS) is a newly incorporated
non-profit corporation whose mission
is to:
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In cooperation with the Cultural staff
employed by the Siletz Tribe, to:
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Develop resources for the construc
tion and implementation of a cultural
center and museum where Tribal
artifacts and representation of Tribal
history and culture can be maintained.
Oversee the day-to-day activities ahd
administration of the cultural center/
museum.
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Promote programs that encour
age the revitalization and practice
of Tribal cultural and religious
activities and the restoration of
Tribal religious and cultural sites
and locations.
Provide a variety of outreach,
educational and training pro
grams, both locally and through-
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out the region, related to the
culture and traditions of the Siletz
and other indigenous people of
the Pacific Northwest.
Promote programs that will
encourage economic develop
ment of the Tribe through tradi
tional arts and crafts and other
culturally appropriate methods.
Tribal member status is not required
for all positions on the board.
Any individual interested in serving
on the board of STAHS must fill out an
application form and return it by March
30. Applications and job descriptions are
available from the Executive Secretary to
Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549; fax: 541-444-8325.
Tribal Council will review applica
tions and approve appointments at its
regular meeting in April 2011.
If you have any questions about the
application process, please call 541-444-
8203 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1203.
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The Tribal Council has approved the
following plan for using the 2010 Out-of-
Area Health Benefits. To qualify, Tribal
members must be registered for health
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care with the Siletz Tribal Health Depart
$400 Vision
$1,200 Dental
$1,400 Hearing
$1,000 Medical
Plus $500 maximum Pharmacy
through Pequot Rx
ment and reside outside of the Tribe’s
11 -county service area.
These funds are intended for Tribal
members who are not eligible for Contract
Health Services. One of the following
benefits is available:
Prior authorization by CHS is required
and benefits must be used within 90 days.
Claims must be in to CHS by the end of the
90-day funding period. Any funds not used
within 90 days or claims not received will
be returned to the pool for redistribution.
An individual can access benefits
only one time per fiscal year. When called
for pre-authorization, CHS will authorize
for household members only. Authoriza
tion will not be granted for anyone not
residing in your household.
Voicemail messages do not hold
funds, must be live contact.
Call CHS starting at 8 a.m. on April 1
at 800-628-5720 or 541-444-1236.
If you are not already registered for
health services, please call anytime to
request an application.
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Alternative health care benefits available once again What can your
4. A written letter will be sent to the
1. Visit your primary health care pro
Acupuncture, chiropractic care and
patient to take to the acupunctur-
vider and discuss your medical con
massage therapy are alternative health
utility company
ist/chiropractor/massage therapist
cerns. Inquire whether acupuncture,
choices widely recognized as safe, drug-
informing them of the number of
chiropractic or massage therapy ser
free, non-invasive therapies used to treat a
do for you?
sessions approved, amount approved
wide array of health problems. The Siletz
Tribal Council has appropriated gaming
revenue to pay for acupuncture, chiroprac
tic or massage therapy services for Tribal
members, regardless of residency.
You do not have to be CHS-eligible
to qualify for this benefit. Criteria are that
you be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member.
The process to get approval is as follows:
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vices might alleviate your symptoms.
Ifyour primary care provider believes
acupuncture, chiropractic or massage
therapy services are appropriate,
call CHS.
CHS will approve up to six sessions
and will pay no more than $50 per
session. Patients are responsible for
any costs that exceed $50.
Vocational Rehab Program needs
volunteers for advisory committee
The Siletz Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (STVRP) is looking for
Tribal members to serve on the Vbc. Rehab. Advisory Committee
STVRP helps Tribal members in the 11 -county service area with disabilities to
achieve and maintain employment and independence within the Tribal community.
If you are interested in serving on the STVRP Advisory Committee, please
feel free to contact Shannon Cook-Wright at 800-922-1399, ext. 1213, or
541-444-8213; or e-mail sharmonc@ctsi.nsn.us.
and billing process. If you have insur
ance, the provider should bill that
insurance first.
If you have any questions, contact
Contract Health Services at 541 -444-1236
or 800-628-5720. Fax information to
541-444-9645.
Siletz Veterans
Office Open Daily
Tony Molina is available for all Siletz
Tribal veterans. He is in the Tribal admin
istration building in Siletz on Monday-
Friday to help you get all the information
you need for your VA benefits.
Additionally, he needs your help to
update our veterans’ roster, especially
for those who are currently serving. Call
Tony at 541-444-8330 or 800-922-1399,
ext. 1330.
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experience dental pain or a dental
(emergency. The staff will do every-
thing possible to see you as soon as
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10-10:30 a.m. Afternoon check-in
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Have you checked the flyer that comes
with your electric or gas bill lately? Does
your company post information online?
You might want to read the informa
tion the utilities are sending because free
energy- or water-saving gadgets may be
available to you.
Recently, one electric company was
offering free low-flow showerheads. These
help you save water and power because you
use less water and also less power to heat
the decreased amount of water.
The savings are small for each shower,
but do add up over time. Using a low-flow
showerhead for a year can save enough
water to do about 200 loads of laundry in
an ENERGY STAR clothes washer.
Another company is offering to pick
up and recycle your old refrigerator or
freezer for free and even will give you a
$30 credit toward your bill. Yet another
is offering free CFLs (compact fluores
cent lightbulbs) for you to use instead of
incandescent light bulbs.
Most have information on rebates you
can receive for upgrading your hot water
heater, major appliances or your heating
system. Most have free energy savings
tips for home and business owners.
Check your utility provider’s flyers
and websites today and find out what you
can get for free!
Let us know what you get or call us if
you need something they won’t provide.
E-mail us at step@ctsi.nsn.us or call us at
800-922-1399, ext. 1271, or 541 -444-8271.
Search for Siletz Tribal Energy Pro
gram on Facebook and become a fan to
receive occasional energy tips.
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