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Joshua Johnson – 1979-2023 Proud Siletz Tribal member Joshua Johnson walked on peacefully at home in bed on April 29, 2023, at the age of 44 in Portland, Ore., surrounded by his loving family. Joshua is survived by his mother, Simone Parsons of Portland; his father, John Matthew Johnson of Ridgefield, Wash.; brothers, Shawn Johnson and Corey Parsons; grandmother, Carol Cox; grandfather, Robert Cox; stepfather, Mark Parsons; niece, KaMya Purdy; nephew, Xavier Hamilton; aunts, uncles and cous- ins; and a large group of lifelong friends. Joshua was a kindhearted and gener- ous person who provided comfort and joy to his family and many friends over the course of his life. Joshua worked many years at the liquor store that his grandparents Carolyn and Robert Cox owned in Portland. Joshua then managed the 10th avenue liquor store in Portland for 15 years. Joshua was a member of J3 Group LLC with his father John and brother Shawn. Together this father and son team invented, patented and developed Sert-A-Plug, a tool for properly fitting foam earplugs. A memorial celebration of Joshua’s life will be held at the Beverly Cleary School Hollyrood Campus (Grant Park near basketball court) in Portland on Saturday, July 8, from 2-8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and share in the remembrance of Joshua’s earthly journey. His ashes will be spread at his favorite locations in several states, many of them rivers and beaches. Joshua loved swim- ming, camping and other outdoor activi- ties with his loved ones. His remaining ashes will be buried at the Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz, Ore., next to his grandmother, Geneva (Dolly) Johnson (Williams); his aunt Lori Johnson’s bench; and his great-grandpar- ents, Matthew Williams and Agatha Wil- liams (Brown) in the family plot. Walk on, Josh. You were special and are greatly missed and fondly remembered by all! Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional Living Center Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 “Hi, I can help with OHP .” The proposed ordinance is posted for Tribal member review on the Tribal website. Comments are to be sent, in writing, prior to the close of business on July 21, 2023, to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, c/o Tribal Council Office, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549 or email generalcouncil@ctsi.nsn.us. Tribal Member: Is your address current with the Enrollment Department? Friday, July 14, 2023, by 4:30 p.m. is the last day to have your address updated for your per capita check. Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 Any address changes after that date may delay the mailing of your per capita check. For details, see the Tribal member Distribution Ordinance on the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us – under Government Listing > Tribal Ordinances. For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org How to update your address Do you need help with OHP? You don’t have to leave your home to apply! Applications can now be done online or over the phone. The Health Care Marketplace is open now through May 15, 2021. 541-444-9611 Proposed Limited Liability Company Ordinance Review Shop for health plans at https://or.checkbookhealth.org/ or call direct at 855-268-9767. Option 1: Use the Address & Contact Information Update form. You can obtain this form: In person at the Enrollment Department office @ 107 SE Swan Ave. in Siletz Online on the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us under Government > Enrollment > Address Updates. You can return the update form in person, by mail or email. By mail; you can ask us to send you the form and return it by mail to: Siletz Tribe ATTN: Enrollment P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Option 2: Send an email with your information to the Enrollment Department at EnrollmentDeapartment@ctsi.nsn.us. Missing Moccasins Are you a Missing Moccasin? It may be because you forgot to update your address with the Enrollment Department. If you see your name on the Missing Moccasins list, contact us as soon as possible. What is the Per Capita Amount? You can call 541-444-8224 beginning Monday, July 3, 2023, for a recorded message. July 2023 • Siletz News • 13
