TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
Jason Kurtz, Jack. McCord III, Jon Duarte, and Perry Johnson graduated from the
Lincoln Combined Reserve Training Academy on June 4. Jason, Jack, and Jon now
are reserves for the Siletz Tribal Police Department and Perry is a reserve with the
Susan Reed
Toledo Police Department. For nine months, they trained every Tuesday and every
weekend, totaling 320 hours apiece. During the ceremony, Jason received the
Reed Excels at
Swim Meet
firearms expertise award. Jason, Jack, and Jon now serve with Tribal Police
Officers Kay Spang and Kraig Mitchell and Tribal Police Chief Denis Bosque.
Congratulations to Susan Reed for
winning a swim meet held in Toledo on
June 7.
Susan won second place in a 4-by
relay race and won a third-place ribbon
in a 25-yard individual freestyle race.
Way to go, Susan!
Co-Ed Team Plays in Tournament
by Charlie Butler and Selene Rilatos, Coaches
The Siletz Co-Ed Basketball Team
went to the Grand Ronde tournament on
May 27-29.
Gathering of Nations Draws 3,000,
including Siletz Royalty
The first game was against Simnasho
and Siletz lost by the score of 41-30. On
Saturday, Siletz played Grand Ronde and
won by the score of 56-54, and on Sun
day Siletz played Warm Springs and lost
by a score of 57-51.
The team roster included Sam Lynch,
Ami Case. Monique Lane. Tasha Rilatos,
Cole Jackson, Justin Fawver, Eddie Avila,
and Tygem Butler.
by Natasha Kavanaugh
On April 27-29. the Siletz Royalty
Court - Holly John, Miss Siletz; Katrina
Reis, Jr. Miss Siletz; Jennifer Easter, Jr.
Miss Siletz Princess; and Ashliegh
Ramirez, Little Miss Siletz; Royalty
Advisors Felicia Carmona, Darcy Lal,
Angeline Easter, and Sara Bell; chaperones;
grandparents; and 1 traveled to Albuquer
que, N.M. for North America’s biggest
pow-wow - the Gathering of Nations.
On the first day, we went to the Miss
Indian World pageant where 28 young
Native American women from through
out Indian Country competed for the title.
Cassie Thomas (Seneca) from
Lawtons, N. Y., was crowned Miss Indian
World 2005-2006. The selection is based
upon an assessment of personality, knowl
edge of tribal tradition, and dancing ability.
Other results from the pageant included:
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First Runner-up: Shere Wright
(Sicangu Lakota) from Mission, S.D.
Second Runner-up: Melissa Yazzie,
(Navajo/Dine) from Gamerco, N.M.
Best Public Speaking: Cassie Thomas
Best Traditional Presentation: Cassie
Thomas
Best Personal Interview: Shere Wright
Best Essay: Alexarae Funmaker
(Grand Travers Band Ottawa and
Chippewa) from Suttons Bay, Mich.
Best Dancer: Shere Wright
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Miss Congeniality: Jessica Anthony
(Navajo/Northem Arapaho/Shoshone)
from Pocatello, Idaho
On the following days, we attended
the Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow and
Indian Traders Market (more than 800
artists, crafters, and traders placed their
wares on display and for sale) at the Uni
versity of New Mexico Arena in the “Pit.”
More than 3,000 indigenous, Native
American dancers and singers representing
more than 500 tribes from Canada and
the U.S. come to Albuquerque annually
to participate socially and competitively,
with more than $140,000 awarded to
dancers and singers.
The drum competitions included five
places in each category. The 2005 South
ern Drum Champion was Young Bird of
Pawnee, Okla., and the 2005 Northern
Drum Champion was Northern Cree of
Hobbema, Alberta, Canada.
One of the most enjoyable things for
me was to watch the different dances, like
the Kiowa Gourd Dancers (those who
have done exceptional things in their lives),
from the different tribes - first they show
you and then you can join them on the
floor if you want.
The Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow
was a wonderful experience, with so
many things going on that you just don't
want to miss!
SVS Honors Students of the Month
Siletz Valley Charter School has an
nounced the Students of the Month for
May 2005.
On the first Monday of every month,
students in grades K-8 are recognized at
our morning assembly for attendance,
academic achievements, citizenship, and
positive behavior.
Based on performance, teachers
nominated the following students:
K
1st
2nd
3rd
4,h
5th
6,h
7th
8th
Felisha Chavez, Levi Lancaster,
Coral Donne Pearl
Dion Napoleon, Savanna Rilatos
Britany Robertson. Robert Williams
Lewis Napoleon. Josh Rilatos
Steven Lindstrom. Monica Wolf
Joseph Blom, Kimberly Anderson
Jeff Sweet, Aaron Wawrak
Tim Lindstrom
Tabietha Little, Chelsey Stewart
PE
Joanna Lindstrom, Bobby Butler
Leslie Brown, Daniel Lindstrom
Morgan Crawford, Devon Reed
Logan Butler, Craig Parker
Philip Edwards, Danielle Clark
Kiesha Bremner (Metcalf), Jordan
Young
6th Roni Gerttula, Nick Wallace
K
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2nd
3rd
4th
5,h
7,h Alex Flores, Loy Marthalier
8,h James Nelson, Chelsey Stewart
Top Academic Students
(end of the fourth quarter)
1st
2nd
3rd
4Ih
5th
Cecillie Butler, Donovan Carey
Morgan Crawford, Sierra Gerttula
Kai Skidmore, San Poil Whitehead
Steven Lindstrom, Danielle Clark
Kassandra Rilatos, Ab Williams
Excellent Attendance
2nd
3rd
4th
5lh
7th
Morgan Crawford
David Paul
Jeffery Paul, John Pullam
Joseph Blom. Kassandra Rilatos
Joseph Wilson
This was our last assembly for the
year. We would like to thank Noel's Mar
ket, Little Chief, Sweet River Corner
Cafe, Siletz Gas & Mini-Mart, our vol
unteers, and the community for another
fantastic year. We would not be able to
accomplish our goals without you.
It’s individuals like yourself who will
motivate our students to reach their full
potential and give back to our commu
nity. The staff and students appreciate
your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you in
September. Have a great summer!
July 2005
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