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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS Madeline “Madge” L. Mason -1923-2001 Zack Anderegg and his mom, Verdene Family Graduates at Same Time by Katy Kaady Verdene Anderegg (McGuire-Simmons), who in her mid-40s (we won't divulge) in 1995 began her college education at Tillamook Bay Community College in Tillamook, Ore., through June 1998, where she graduated with an associate’s degree in general studies. With the help of a PSU Diversity Scholarship and a Siletz Tribal award,’ Verdene relocated to Portland to enroll at Portland State University. During this same time, her daughter, Heather Ann Anderegg, graduated from high school in Tillamook and enrolled at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore. Verdene’s son also relocated to Portland with his mom. For Zack, this meant he would begin his middle school years in a completely different town as well as school. It’s now four years later, the papers have all been written and all the tests have been taken, and on June 17, 2001, both mother and daughter became official college graduates at the same time Zack graduated from middle school and prepares for his high school years ahead. Verdene graduated with a bachelor of science degree in sociology and a minor in women s studies. Heather graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in archeology and a minor in French. Both women did what they set out to do and Zack did what he had to do. The Siletz Tribe is proud of this family and its commitment toward education. Congratulations to all of you. No matter what age, what gender, an education is for everyone! We would also like to congratulate Clackamas Community College graduates Michael Fisher and Aime Williams, and Mt. Hood Community College graduate Joseph Hudson. Madeline “Madge” L. Mason was born on Feb. 11,1923, in Siletz, Ore., and died of natural causes on May 29, 2001. Madge was an assistant at the Head Start classroom in Siletz and was loved by all the little children. They all called her Grandma Madge. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed embroidery, playing pinochle, beach combing, basket weaving, and doing word search puzzles. She was Senior Citizen of the Year, was on the tribal Health Committee, and was vice chairman of the tribal elders group. Madge married Howard in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 2, 1943. Survivors include her children Howard P. Mason and Tad Mason of Lincoln City, Ore.; Cindy Urbach of Newport, Ore.; Monica Bessette of Tidewater, Ore.; Sharon Mason, Todd Madge Mason Mason, Tim Mason, Pamela Rilatos, Dorene Rilatos, Tamara Morrow, Diane Troyer, and Judy Payne, all of Siletz; 41 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services were held on June 1,2001, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center. Interment was at the Eureka Cemetery in Newport, Ore. Moceikis Will Lead NASU at U of O Congratulations! Misty Moceikis, a junior in the University of Oregon’s education program, has been voted a co-director of the Native American Student Union for the upcoming 2001-2002 school year. Misty and Annalia Norse will be co-directors for NASU starting this fall. Carey Receives Reading Medal Congratulations! Nellie Carey has received a medal for participating at Santa Clara Elementary in the Tons of Reading program. She received her medal for reading more than 8,(XX) minutes since the beginning of the school year. Nellie read all of the Harry I otter books and others. She readjust over 4,000 minutes last year and hopes to read 12,(XX) minutes next year. We all are very proud of you; keep up the good work. Toledo High School baseball team Tribal Member News Wanted Siletz News is looking for information about tribal members similar to the articles you see on this page. We’re looking for positive news about you, someone in your family, or someone you know. Give us a few details and we’ll write the story. Or if something has been written about you, send us a copy and we’ll get permission to print it in Siletz News. Send us photos and we’ll be sure to get them back to you. Don’t worry - we’ll still keep the birthday, anniversary, and holiday wishes on the back page. You can reach us at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 291 or 293; fax 541-444-2307; or e-mail pias@ctsi.nsn.us. 12 □ Siletz News □ July 2001 Boomers Reach Baseball Playoffs Congratulations to the 2001 Toledo High baseball team. The team took third place in the Valeo League and for the first time in more than 20 years, advanced to the 3A state high school baseball championships. The team included tribal members Brandon Case, Marcus Butler, Buddy Lane, Jason Howell, Joe Lane, Head Coach Wazzy Case, Assistant Coach Jerry Howell, and Assistant J.V. Coach Willie Metcalf. Marcus Butler was named to the 1st Team All-League at shortstop and All State Honorable Mention. Other special team recognition went to Buddy Lane as best defensive outfielder, Marcus Butler as offensive player of the year, and Brandon Case as most inspirational player.
