Happy 21 st Birthday to Anita on June
22. We love you tons.
Aunt Selina, Cameron, Mateas and
Deenie
President Franklin Roosevelt once said, “Those who have long enjoyed such
privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them.”
But this Memorial Day, as we once again join together in spirit, we refuse to for-
get all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom. In this 75 th
anniversary year of World War II, we particularly think of all those of our Greatest
Generation who answered their nation’s call to save the world from totalitarianism.
Today, as we commemorate all of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast
guardsmen who have given their lives for this country, may we resolve to carry their
memories and their spirit with us always. And let us resolve to follow their example,
to stand up for our nation’s and our communities’ well-being even when that requires
sacrifice, and to always keep America a beacon of hope, equality and freedom.
In this challenging year, I wish for you and your families a meaningful and
safe Memorial Day.
All my best, Sen. Jeff Merkley
OPEN HEARTS & OPEN HOMES
We are looking to certify Tribal homes as foster home resource
placements. Please consider opening up your home for our Tribal children
who are in need of foster care.
Families, couples & single adults can become certified
foster home resources.
OUR CHILDREN NEED:
**Permanent Care**
**Temporary Care**
**Short-term Care**
**Emergency Care**
Please take the time to consider opening up your
loving and safe home & sharing your lives with our
precious Tribal children.
Please contact our ICW Department for a foster
home application today.
ICW: 541-444-8338
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June 2020
Happiest of birthdays to our Tye-man
on June 18. I pray you always know joy and
choose happiness, and always remember
you’re loved beyond measure! Happy 20 th ,
sonshine.
Love, Mom and Dad
Happiest 3 rd Birthday on May 13 to
our “Super” Nova (above). Happiest 8 th
Birthday on June 5 to our “Artsy” Annabelle
(below). Nana, Mom and Dad love you
both bunches more each day! XOXO
Always and Forever 💜🌈💚🦄❤
For more information about the
Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
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2020 Out-of-Area Benefits
The Tribal Council has approved Out-of-Area Benefits for 2020. These benefits are for
Tribal members who live outside the 11-county service area. To qualify, Tribal members must be
registered for health care with the Siletz Community Health Clinic AND reside outside of the
Tribe’s 11-county service area. These funds are intended for Tribal members who are not eligible
for Purchased Referred Care.
All benefits are dependent on available funding.
Annually
$2,000 Total in Medical +
Mental Health + Dental + Hearing
Plus $500 Pharmacy Card Benefit
Biannually
$450 in total Vision Care for Adults*
*Available Annually for Elders,
Children, Students or Diabetics
Call PRC – 800-628-5720
Prior authorization by PRC is required and benefits must be used within 90 days. Any funds not
used within 90 days, or claims not received, will be returned to the pool for redistribution. An individual
can access benefits up to $2,000 annually by calling on the authorization date. For example, an individual
can call Jan. 2 for medical of $500 and then call again Oct. 7 for dental of $1,500 for a total of $2,000. All
benefits are subject to funding availability. When calling for pre-authorization, PRC will authorize for
household members only. Voice messages do not hold funds, the individual must speak to PRC staff and
obtain an out-of-area (OOA) number to secure funds.