Courtesy photo
Miles Case
Case named
Student of the
Month at SVS
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff
Executive Chef Jack Strong (right) and Sous Chef John Vogel represented Chinook Winds Casino Resort at the Rez Kitchen
Tour at the Wildhorse Casino in Pendleton, Ore., in September. The team came out on top with a perfect score on their
dessert, a tie for best appetizer and a win for best table presentation. They received customized Pendleton blankets.
Couresy photo
Amber
Yarbrough
(right) awaits
the next play
with her
teammates
during a
volleyball
game in
October.
Girls learn life lessons on volleyball court for first time
By Glenn Yarbrough
My daughter, Amber Yarbrough,
played her very first sport this year on the
Siletz Valley School Lady Warriors fifth/
sixth-grade volleyball team.
This is a very exciting time for a
parent to show support, participate and
encourage personal goals from start to
finish and all the in-betweens. Completion
no matter the score, win or lose – it is the
knowledge gained on the chosen path that
is priceless to undertake.
The first game was Oct. 6 and the
season will finish up Nov. 3 at the Siletz
Rec Center. The ladies played Newport,
Waldport, Toledo and Lincoln City.
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The ladies won their first game of the
season, with most of them taking the court
for the first time.
All these young ladies are wonder-
fully athletic, intelligent and very diligent,
thriving not only in games but on the
practice court as well. It is a wonderful
opportunity to watch their growth, educa-
tion and success – and see them rise above
and learn from disappointment in losing
to opponents.
This is very brave of all these young
ladies. It must be hard to take the game
on the court for the first time in life as a
representative and team member.
The impact is strong, offering eth-
ics and moral strength in several aspects
November 2012
of life. Thank you, Coach Tosha and
Coach Heather. The smiles, “high fives,”
laughs, cheers and teamwork brought me
much joy.
To my daughter, Amber – I am so
proud of you. Not only did you take it
upon yourself to try out, you are so eager
to go and play, learn and help. You over-
came your jitters and nerves and stepped
up and out. Remember, “The only stupid
question is the one not asked.”
Keep up the great work(out)! Set,
call, return, serve, spike – just do your
best. After all, it’s a game. You all are
awesome!
I love you, Amber.
Congratulations to Miles Case!
Siletz Valley School awarded our son,
Miles, with Student of the Month honors
for September.
Miles, 6, is in the first grade and was
recognized for citizenship, responsibility,
academics and respect. His nomination
from his teacher read, “Miles is kind and
respectful. He makes good choices and
works very hard. We are so glad that Miles
is in our class!”
Miles also received a free ice cream
cone coupon from Little Chief Restaurant.
We love you, Miles! Keep working
hard and shining your light.
Miles’ parents are Brandon and
Apples Case. His brothers are Luke and
Ezekiel Case. Proud grandparents Wazzy
and Lori Case and Buster and Kristi Lane,
great-grandma Elouise Case and great-
grandma Marty Lockhart (Downey),
along with many aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends, are all so happy Miles is such
a blessing.
Tom Family
Get-Together
Nov.25,2012•1:30-5:30p.m.
Grand Ronde Community
Center
Join us for a Thanksgiving-
themed potluck. The turkey
will be provided. Please
bring a side dish.
Hope to see everyone there!
Amber Owen
503-409-4228
Bev Owen
503-390-9494 (work)
503-851-1862 (cell)