TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
Spring Basketball Tournament
Rewarding for All
by Shannon Case
The Siletz Spring Basketball Tournament 2003 was dedicated to the memory
of Clifford Case, Sr. This year, the tournament was a great success, bringing in
11 teams.
Siletz was represented in all three brackets - 4,h-6th grade, 7lh-9,h grade, and
10th-12th grade. The only other Oregon team represented was the Chemawa Braves
from Salem, who took second place. Other teams came from Suquamish, Yakima,
Puyallup, Nisqually, and Tulalip.
Siletz Housing residents and staff came together to plan and run the
tournament. The residents deserve a big “congratulations.”
The tournament committee deserves a big thank you! You’re appreciated
very much - Bonnie Petersen, registration; Lani Cordova, concessions; Doc and
Charlie, barbeque; Carol Blomstrom and DeAnn Brown, cleanup; Susan Trachsel,
refereeing; Lori and Ami Case, score book; Ronell Welch, clock-keeper; Mitzi
Brown, T-shirt sales; and Jessica Parr-Garcia, statistics keeper.
Thank you Siletz community residents and tribal staff, Siletz Health
Department for sponsorship, Chinook Winds for help with jerseys and water,
Perry Johnson for his donation, Wendy Wawrak for her donation, youth services
staff who helped in sales, Siletz School for use of the gym, and last but not least,
the friends, family, and community who came out and watched the kids play ball.
We saw a lot of happy faces and a lot of tired kids who played their hearts out.
I’m proud to be a part of an activity that represents the Siletz Tribe and takes our
name out into Indian Country. I hope everyone had a good time.
Personally, I’d like to say thank you to my brother, Wazzy Case, and his
family, Lori and Ami, for all their hard work; my daughter, Ronell, and Kelly for
all their help; Fonda for pitching in wherever I needed you; Ardie, I couldn’t have
spoken at the award ceremony and I’m so glad you were there for us; my mom,
Elouise, for your moral support and for not caring that we did this on your birthday;
and Micah for being the water boy.
Congratulations to the following Siletz Teams;
1st place, 4,h-6th grade - Siletz Rez Rats
Coach Wazzy Case; Tristen “T-Man” Metcalf, MVP; Mariah Garza, Hustle
Award; Zach Bremner, All-star; Casee Case, All-star
2nd place, 7,h-9,h grade - Siletz Warriors
Coaches Selene Rilatos and Kenny Paul; Danny Elgin, All-star; Cole Jackson,
All-star
1st Place, 10,h-12,h grade - Siletz Nation
Coach Charlie Butler; Brett Butler, MVP; Jesse Cordova, All-star; Robbie
Jay, All-star
Congratulations to my nephews, Cole Jackson and Casee Case, on their
All-star awards. You did a great job for your team. You make me proud and happy
to do what I do for the residents organization.
Time: Show starts at 7 p.m. in the Belly Room
Address: 8433 Sunset Blvd., Los angeles, CA 90069
Admission: $5 at the door - two drink minimum
For more information please go to: http://www.comedystore.com/homehtml
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