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!
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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.