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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1993)
A Valentine's Day Wedding ln ' ' - i " V" I v " " ? " i ' ,': ) I-, ' V I - 4 1 . - - I k' ' ' 5 i ' r ' 1 " . ' ' - 1 1 Camille, John, and the bride's family pose for photographers after the ceremony. Tribal members Camille Van Vleet and John Merrier were wed February 14, 1 993 at the Grand Ronde Elementary School in Grand Ronde, Oregon. Over 100 family members and friends came to witness the event and deliver their best wishes to the couple. The ceremony was conducted by Tribal Court Judge Les Marston, and was the first tribal marriage performed since the Tribal adopted its Marriage Ordinance. Beautiful flute music was played by Bill White Eagle and clrumming was done by Chet Clark. Travis Benoist gave the blessing. A potluck and cake cutting followed the ceremony. The bride is a student at Linfield College in McMinnville, and the daughter of tribal member Jackie Provost, and granddaughter of council member Margaret Provost. Her father is Ralph Van Vleet. The groom, Public Works Manager for the Tribe, is the son of Darrell and Ruth Mercier. The couple will reside in Grand Ronde. THE WEDDING PARTY Carmen Mercier sister of groomCandle Lighter Vivian DeMary friend of bride and groom--Candle Lighter Nicole Rogers friend of bride Basket Carrier Mike LarsenBest Man Jim Willis Groom's Attendant Doug Mercier Groom's Attendant Harold Elting Groom's Attendant Sheila Elting Maid of Honor Mychal Childers Bridesmaid Barbara Mercier Bridesmaid Molly Rimer Bridesmaid Wendy Mercier niece of groom Flower Girl Miranda Provost cousin of bride Flower Girl Jack Provost cousin of bride Ring Bearer TristenMoersche godson of bride Ring Bearer VernaJim friend of bride Wedding Book Attendant Linda Smith cousin of bride Cake Server Karen Schmid friend of bride Cake Lety Tinoco cousin of brideTable The groom and his Best Man Mike Larsen Coordinator f ,, - V , i . t , : i is? sc t ; ; V 'i x : ' VV - - " - V J . . 1 ft' y a - SHORTTAKES... Parenting Classes WHO; everyone welcome WHAT: Parenting Classes Preparing for the Drug Free Years (Child care provided) WHEN: Every Monday through March; 1st, 8th, 15, 22nd, & 29th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sandwiches to be provided. WHERE: Tribal Community Service Center WHY: These classes focus on methods that strengthen bonding and communication between you and your child and also teach tactics that kids can use when conf ranted with issues such as skipping school, smoking, drinking, doing drugs, and other peer pressures. It is rcccommendcd for parents with children in K-8th grade. Instructors will be Vernon Kennedy, 879-2027, and CeCe Kneeland 879-2278, please contact us to enroll in the class, and sign your children up for free child care. Birth Announcement Congratulations to tribal member Darron Houk and his wife, Katisha on the recent birth of their son, Shon Devon Timothy Little Bear Houk. He was born January 11, 1993 weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces amd was 20 inches long. The Houks live in Junction City, O regon. The baby's grandfather is tribal member Les Houk. Thank You A big thank you to all family and friends who helped celebrate the beginning of our new life together on Valentine's Day. Thank you for sharing this special day with us. John and Camille Mercier In Memory of Delbert Lewis The following poem was written as a memorial for Delbert R, Lewis who passed away on February 27, 1992. The poem is dedicated to Norma (Mercier) Lewis, her three sons, and two daughters and their families. This poem is an original and was composed by Tammy Bovee, granddaughter of Delbert and Norma. PUTTING IT TOGETHER Soon, for our family, a painful thought returns, It hurts my heart and pains my mind My soul just pointlessly yearns. To lose someone you truly love, is a pain you seldom feel. But for many, no would say most, you never truly heal. You live your life, a pain inside, And less and less it shows. But even after many years, Away it never goes. You must go on, you have no choice Your strong side must prevail. You must not show you're weak inside You do not want to fail. But don't give up, you are not weak Worse things you may soon weather With friends and family by your side, You can put it all together.
