SMOKE SIGNALS - December 1. 1995 Page 5
Children's
Bill of Rights
Kids have the right to be who they are.
Kids have the right to be loved.
Kids have the right to be safe and pro
tected. Kids have the right to protect them
selves when someone hurts them, and
to have grown-ups help them.
Kids have the right to want and receive
attention, affection, and nurturing.
Kids have the right to be respected.
Kids have the right to receive guid
ance from others.
Kids have the right to have feelings.
Kids have the right to say yes or no.
Kids have the right to agree or disagree
with other kids and grown-ups.
Kids have the right to be special and
unique.
No one has the right to physically hurt
you no grown-ups, not other kids.
No one has the right to sexually hurt
you-not grown-ups, not other kids.
From "Walking in Your Child's Moc
casins, " a booklet about child abuse
and neglect for parents and caregivers
of Indian children.
Elders' Spotlight
Vincent Mercier spent career as teacher
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I was born on No
vember 25, 1916 in
Grand Ronde to Harry
Mercier and Pearl
Hudson Mercier.
I have one brother,
Vernon, of Salem, and
one sister, Opal, who
lives in Sheridan. My
sister Blanche has
passed away.
I am married and
have two sons, a
daughter, and two grandchildren. After 40
years of teaching I retired in 1976 from the
Portland School District the last five years
I was a teacher at Lincoln High School. I
worked at the Urban Indian Center for two
years after my retirement from teaching,
until 1 was able to get Social Security at the
age of 62.
I am also a veteran of World War II, dur
ing which time I served in the South Pa
cific in the U.S. Marine Corps. After World
War II, I went to college for several sum
mers through the G.I. Bill. During the win
ter months I taught at the Grand Ronde
Agency School,
where I was the prin
cipal. Also from 1945
through 1955 1 was on
the Indian Council of
the Confederated
Tribes of Grand
Ronde until they dis
banded. In 1943 while serv
ing in the South Pa
cific I married in New
Zealand. In 1954 we
went to Wellington, New Zealand, where I
taught for a while at the Wellington schools.
In 1958 I came from Grand Ronde to
Beaverton. I was a teacher at the West Syl
van School, where I taught art. I have made
my home in Beaverton and Portland since
1958. Since I am half Native American and
half French I have watched my Indian heri
tage emerge once again.
I now spend my retirement years work
ing on NW Indian designs in stitchery
thereby leaving a legacy of my Indian an
cestry to my children and grandchildren.
May it never leave them!
Vocational Rehab
Program in effect
The Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde Vocational Rehabilitation Pro
gram is set up to help tribal members
with disabilities prepare for, find, or
maintain employment.
Who can Vocational Rehabilitation
help?
Any person who is old enough to
work:
1. If there is a disability (physical,
mental, or emotional problem).
2. If this disability makes it hard to
get work.
3. If there is a good chance the Grand
Ronde Vocational Rehabilitation Ser
vices will make work possible.
What kinds of services does the
Tribe's Vocational Rehabilitation
Program have?
Several, such as:
Rehabilitation counseling
Job training
Help with special rehabilitation costs
Physical and mental restoration needs
Job placement
For more information, contact Patti,
Kathy, or Tim at 1-800-775-0095, De
partment 5.
Winter Term 1 996 classes scheduled
Chemeketa Community College McMinnville and Dallas campuses
have established classes for Winter Term 1996. All classes will be held
in the Tribal Education Center in Grand Ronde. You may choose from
the following:
Introduction to Microcomputers, CS 101, 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays.
Susan Watkins, Instructor. 3 credit hours, $99 plus $12 fee.
Introduction of Algebra, MTH 070, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Diane
Osborn, Instructor. 4 credit hours, $132.
Fundamentals of Persuasion, SP 112, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays.
JoAnn Leathers, Instructor. 3 credit hours, $99.
English Composition, WR 121, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays. Jean
Moynahan, Instructor. 3 credit hours, $99 plus $2 fee.
English Composition, WR 122, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays. Jean
Moynahan, Instructor. 3 credit hours, $99 plus $2 fee.
Classes begin January 8, 1996 and will run until March 22, 1996 (fi
nals week). To register for classes outside the Salem area, call
Chemeketa's toll-free number 1-800-398-6262. Grand Ronde classes
are limited enrollment of 25 students.
For more information regarding classes, call the Tribal Education
Office at 879-5122 or 1-800-422-0232.
Planning on applying for financial aid? Watch PBS.
High school students who are planning on attending college begin
ning the 1996-1997 school year, should tune into Oregon Public Broad
casting on Monday, December 11 at 8 p.m. PBS will air a 30 minute
special on financial aid resources entitled "Student Financial Aid." The
program provides an overview of student college financial aid resources
and the application process. A special toll-free number will be avail
able for viewers seeking more information.
The program is being sponsored by the Oregon State Scholarship Com
mission, the Oregon Association of Financial Aid Administrators and
Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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Tuesday, Dec. 5 Wednesday, Dec. 6 Thursday, Dec. 7
Hamburger Stew Tater Tot Casserole Pork Chops & Mushroom Gravy
Cottage Cheese Tossed Salad Green Beans
Cookies Dessert Jello & Bananas
Tuesday, Dec. 12 Wednesday, Dec. 13 Thursday, Dec. 14
Cubed Steak Roast Pork Chicken & Dumplings
Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Carrot Salad
Buttered Corn Oriental Salad Apple Crisp
Dessert Dessert
Tuesday, Dec. 19 Wednesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 21
Hot Turkey Sandwiches Baked Cod Baked Chicken with Biscuit
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Baked Potatoes Baked Beans
Peas Cole Slaw Mixed Veggies
Dessert Cake with Fruit Topping Apple Sauce Cake
Tuesday, Dec. 26 Thursday, Dec. 28
Baked Ham Wednesday, Dec. 27 Roast Beef and Salad
Steamed Cabbage Susie's Choice Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Bread Pudding Broccoli & Cauliflower
Ice Cream & Cake