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PASSAGES Siletz Boys Win All-lndian Tournament In loving memory of Kenneth R. Blacketer, born May 17,1922. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Company K, 3rd Bn., 9th Marine, from Dec. 11,1941, to Dec. 10, 1945. He fought on the front lines of Bougainville, and Guam and Iwo Jima. He received a Purple Heart on Iwo Jima. He also received the highest medal for marksmanship, and a Meritorious Service Award from Major Gen. G.B. Erskine. In loving memory of: Cousin Marvin L, McGuire, U.S. Navy, two terms in Vietnam Uncle Joseph Holland, U.S. Army In honor of: Uncle Verdon McGuire, U.S. Army, then U.S. Navy as a CB’s at Okinawa Brother Kenneth Russsel Blacketer Jr., U.S. Army Brother Raymond James Blacketer, U.S. Air Force Nephew Joshua Blacketer, U.S. Air Force Cousin Cy Hill, U.S. Marines Cousin Chad Lund, U.S. Air Force Cousin Phil Hill, U.S. Army Cousin Robert Harrison, U.S. Marines Cousin Janice Lane, U.S. Army Uncle Frank Simmons, U.S. Army Floyd Day, U.S. Army - survivor of the Bataan Death March John Roe, U.S. Marines - Iwo Jima To all of my relations mentioned, thank you. To the ones missed, I’m sorry. I would like you to know that I listened to my dad and I felt his pain when he talked of war. He taught me to be respectful of our country and to be proud of who we are. This is a thank you for serving our county. I love and respect you all. Rena Blacketer Philbrook Happy Birthday to Donna, too. Hope you have a good one! 26 Angela Colleen Sondenaa received her Doctor of Philosophy in Botany degree from the University of Idaho in May. After attending school in Siletz and Toledo, Sondenaa graduated from OSU in 1990 with a bachelor’s of science degree in wildlife biology. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Grangevill, Idaho, for three years, returning to graduate school in 1993 at the University of Idaho. Sondenaa currently is working for the Nez Perce Tribe as a wildlife biologist site manager for the Precious Lands wildlife management area. She is the daughter of Edwin L. Sondenaa and Brenda L. Perrin of Siletz. Misty Moceikis: Congratulations on making the Dean’s List. We are so very proud of you. Mom and Dad, Grandma and Nellie Congratulations Misty, LCC Dean’s List. Good job. Tori by Charlie Butler The Siletz boys went to Salem in May to play in an All-lndian High School basketball tournament at McKay H.S. Siletz took first place, earning a trophy and jackets. Chemawa B took second, Chemawa A third, Grand Ronde fourth, and Warm Springs fifth. Warm)t Springs received the sportsmanship trophy. The first game was against Warm Springs; the score was Siletz 69 - Warm Springs 10. The second game was Siletz 68 - Grand Ronde 52.The championship game score was Siletz 68 - Chemawa 61. The roster for Siletz included Brandon Case, Marcus Butler, Chris VanDam, Chris Olson, Jason Howell, and Joe Lane. Chris Olson and Marcus Butler were picked as MVPs. Marcus Butler also received the Mr. Hustle award. We would like to thank the Siletz Community Health Clinic for sponsoring the entry fee, Chinook Winds for the T-shirts, Prevention for motel rooms and meals, Lisa Brown, and all the parents for their support. Misty M. Moceikis, Siletz tribal member and daughter of Lou Carey, has made the Lane Community College Winter 2000 Vice President’s List. Individuals recognized here have earned a grade point average of 3.55 to 3.99 for 12 graded credit hours. Isaiah Ben Oakley was bom on March 7, 2000. He is the son of Christopher Ben and Leanne Oakley. The proud grandparents are Gerald and Jackie Ben, Elizabeth Vega, and Chuck Oakley. The great-grandparents are Ed and Delores Ben. Isaiah’s great-great grandparents are Archie and Victoria Ben. Happy Birthday, Mike. Hope you have a greeeeat one. Dottie and Bruce Congratulations to Mary and Dennis Tufts on their anniversary. Forty years and still in love! We love you. Cat, Bill, and Mary K.
