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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS Clifford Willis Case Sr. 1934-2001 Siletz Boys Take Second at Chemawa by Charlie Butler, Coach The Siletz Boys All-Indian basketball team went to McKay High School in Salem, Ore., for the Second Annual All-Indian High School Basketball Tournament on May 5. They came back with a second-place trophy after playing five games. The fist game was against Grand Ronde, which scored 34 to Siletz 55. The second game was Colville 44 to Siletz 80, and the third game was Chemawa 47 to Siletz 66. Going into the championship game, Siletz would have to get beaten twice and its opponent would be Chemawa, which scored 55 to Siletz 49. The score of the final game was Chemawa 67 to Siletz 49. We would like to thank the Siletz Community Health Clinic for sponsoring us, the Siletz Resident Organization for motel rooms and meal money, Prevention or transportation, and all the parents for their support. Team members include Marcus Butler, Brandon Case, Buddy Lane, Jason Towell, Joe Lane, Chris Van Daam, and Chris Olson. Awards went to Buddy -ane, Mr. Hustle; Brandon Case, All-Star; and Marcus Butler, MVP. The team won a second-place trophy and sweatshirts. Tribal Students Make Honor Rolls Congratulations to the following students for making the Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) or college honor roll during the 2000-2001 school year: Oregon State University Ryan Fernandez, freshman, liberal arts, honor roll James Cedarstrom, freshman, general studies, EOP honor roll Kristen Downey, freshman, business, honor roll and EOP honor roll Alissa Lane,junior, pre-health promotion, honor roll Chad McCormick, junior, business management and accounting, EOP honor roll Ryan McCormick, graduate student, civil engineering, EOP honor roll Clifford was bom on Aug. 29,1934, in Toppenish, Wash., to Clifford Calvin Case and Florence Marie Underwood- Case. He died at his home on April 23, 2001, at 66 years of age. He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. He passed on to be with the Lord and his other family members: his father; his mother; sons, Erin Stewart Casé and Ivan (Case) Miller; daughter, Venetia Case; and grandson, Joshua Parr. He leaves behind his brother, Wayne Case Sr., of Siletz, Ore.; sister, LaVetta Cunningham of Yakima, Wash.; his wife of 11 years, Trina Case; daughters, Ardella Parr and Shannon Case of Siletz, Jenett Case of Nisqually, Wash., and Pamela Case of Tacoma, Wash.; sons, Reginald Case, Clifford Case Jr., LeRoy Case and Levi Case of Siletz, and William Case-Cunningham of Yakima, Wash. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Clifford W Case Sr. He loved his family and sports, and also was passionate about tribal politics. A memorial service was held on April 30, 2001, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz. A potluck dinner was held immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Siletz Community Boosters. Hibdon Joins National Honor Society Lynette Hibdon, a 16-year-old sophomore at Toledo High School, has been inducted into the National Honor Society. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA, along with being active on the volleyball, basketball, and softball teams at THS. She volunteers as a basketball coach for a spring league tournament team. She is the vice president of the Native American club, TNASU, at THS and participates in pow-wows as a jingle and fancy dancer. Congratulations, Lynette! Lynette Hibdon Western Oregon University Laura Littleton, sophomore, elementary education, honor roll Chemeketa Community College Alton Butler, associate’s degree, construction inspection, honor roll June 2001 □ Siletz News □ 13
