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1 r Spilyay Tymoo, Wgirn Springs, Oregon Page 3 March 23, 2011 New management at Tee-pee Deli B y Duran B obb Spilyay Tymoo Vesta Johnson, who recently took over operations at the Tee pee Deli, could be considered an over-achiever. She has degrees in Psychol ogy and Business Administra tion. She is nearing the comple tion of one of two PhDs. She’s a mom. She works for the Cen sus Bureau, gathering informa tion that might lead to better funding. She repairs manufac tured homes and makes them available to those who have housing needs in the community. “My dad is an over-achiever,” Vesta said. “I learned from his behavior to constantly stay ac tive. He has the paddle business, DMJ, the fuel station. When he tells me that I’m doing too much, I have the luxury of looking at him and saying, playfully, ‘You don’t walk the walk!’ I’m like him, and whether I like it or not... I just can’t quit.” Vesta’s drive is not for self ish reasons. “The main thing in education is that it’s not for me,” she says. “It’s not completely mine. It has been provided for a reason. This is actually quite a gift that I have been given, I know that, and I make sure to treat it as such. I pass it on to others who may need support while obtain ing their own education. What has been given to me, it belongs to the community.” Dave McMechan/Spilyay Vesta Johnson (right) is the new manager of the Tee-pee Deli. Employees are Dallas Camas, Destry Begay, Debra Lucas and Marvin Nez (not pictured are Mariah Peterson and Victoria Katchia). The drive-up at the deli opens at 6 a.m. for coffee and light breakfast. The deli is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. This was an important lesson that Johnson has learned from her elders while growing up, she said. “I look at the people in the organization, and I see how they’ve inspired me. But just because they have an education, that doesn’t mean everything. Our elders had such a high level of valuable life experience that all of us can learn from.” Priscilla Frank has also been an inspiration to Johnson. “She taught me that every one has value, and we each have something to contribute that’s “W hat’s impor tant to me right now is the idea of creatingjohs on the reservation. ” important, regardless of our education level. That’s how she has lived her life, and that has driven me to thrive on chal lenge. She’s also big on tribal member employment.” Last fall, representatives Hand drum classes This is for youth ages 2- 18; 10 and under need par ent assistance. Sponsored by Children’s Protective Service. Call Minnie L. Wallulatum for information or to sign up, 553-3209. Cosponsored by Preven tion Health Education Team (formally CHET), Tribal Court Youth Program; and the Culture and Heritage Pro gram. There will be a Hand Drum making class this Wednesday through Friday, March 23-25 in the basement at Culture and Heritage. The classes, which began on Monday, continue as fol lows: Wednesday March 23, from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; and 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday March 24, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; and 1-4:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. from joint ventures approached Johnson to ask if she would be interested in taking over the Tee pee Deli. “I gave it much thought, and then thought some more. Even tually, I just decided, ‘If we’re going to do this, let’s do it. Let’s hit the ground running!’ “What’s important to me right now is the idea of creating jobs on the reservation,” Johnson said. “Right now, we have five positions, all part-time. With more changes coming up, it’s going to create one or two more positions. To me, that’s exciting. People like having some income capability on the reservation.” Changes at the Teepee Deli have included a switch in ven dors. “We’re trying to use local ven dors only. Some vendors have been in place for years, so it’s a little difficult to tell them that we no longer need their service. But I think this is good news, in trying to incorporate more tribal members business.” Johnson has shared with lo cal businesses that she does not wish to take business away from them. “Instead, we want to compli ment them. That part for me is foundational. I want to work alongside them.” Teepee Deli will keep the community updated on daily specials through Facebook, or call 541-553-2568. Veterans gathering in April oring of the veterans, flute play ing, clown dance, fun and songs. This is an alcohol and drug free event. For more informa tion, contact Larson Kalama, Sr. at 541-553-3093. The Veterans’ Family and Healing Gathering will be held at HeHe Longhouse from April 28 to May 1. Scheduled activities include fighting of the healing fire, hon M arch fitness, weight loss classes On Thursdays in March, come get motivated! Classes on exercise, nutri tion, and goals for weight loss are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 24 and 31. Classes are in the atrium at IHS. On Thursday, March 17 at 5:30, the class will be on motivation, held at Mountain View Hospital in the educa tion room. This is part of the Mov ing Mountains Challenge. The University of Oregon Native American Student Union will host the Seventh Annual Basketball Tourna ment on April 15-17. Location: Northwest Christian College Morse Event Center, Eugene. For information, call 541-346- 3723. Or email: asuonasu@uoregon.edu Warm Springs Community Calendar Wednesday, March 23 There’s Ichishkin Bingo from 9 a.m. till noon and in the Culture & Heritage basement. Ichishkin dictionaries are pro vided. And from 1-5 p.m. are language games with sign la n g u a g e te a c h e r E van Gardner in the culture and heri tage trailer. There’s a water aerobics class this morning 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Kah-Nee-Ta pool. There’s a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center. Thursday, March 24 The Diabetes Prevention Program is putting on a Nutri tion, Exercise & Motivation class at 5:30 p.m. at the Com munity Center Social Hall. The Culture & Heritage Committee meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The next meeting is today. For more information contact Paula M iller at the council office 553-3257. Culture & Heritage invites you to fun social dance time shared by our elders. It’s at 5 p.m. at the senior center. Ev eryone is welcome. If you are a Moving Moun tains participant, there’s a Wa ter Aerobics session just for you today from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Madras Aquatic Center. Sw im m ing experience isn’t necessary. The month of March there will be an Evening Men’s Sup port Group every Thursday 6- 8 p.m. at VOCS. Friday, March 25 Don’t miss the Tanan Movie Marathon and Ice Cream So cial. Movies will be shown in the Culture & Heritage base ment - 9 a.m. to noon car toons, Smoke Signals will be shown at noon, more cartoons from 1-4 p.m. and the ice cream social is at 4. All youth are invited to come and enjoy Native American cartoons and movies. The Jefferson County Library Community Film Center is showing The Princess and the Frog for Family Night this Fri da y at 7 :3 0 p.m in the Rodriguez Annex. All films are free and refreshments served. Saturday, March 26 The one-year Canoe Dedi cation Anniversary will be held at Indian Park. Canoes will enter the water at Pelton Park and paddle to Indian Park for the day’s celebration. For in form ation contact Jefferson Greene 541-553-3331 Warm Springs Community Garden Spring W orkshops are Saturdays in March. It’s from 9 to noon at the Educa tion Building. Healthy snacks are provided. Sunday, March 27 The Jefferson County Coun try Quilters Tenth Biennial Quilt S h o w w ill be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in M adras from 10am until 3pm. Interested exhibitors may contact Susan Gardner at 475- 3661. Monday, March 28 W arm S p rin g s Tribal Council is in session today - on the morning agenda is the April agenda. In the afternoon is a legislative conference call. T here is a G lucom eter class from 2-3 p.m. this after noon at the Health & Wellness C enter kitchen conference room. Cultural Classes are Mon day thru W ednesday each week from 5:30-7 p.m. in the basem ent of the Education Building. Monday is W asco “Namegiving.” T uesday Warm Springs “Baby Boards.” And, W ednesday is Paiute “Give away.” Classes are open to community members. Victims of Crime will hold its w e e k ly W o m e n ’s S u p p o rt meeting Monday from 6-8pm. Call 541-553-2293 for details. Tuesday, March 29 W arm S p rin g s Tribal Council is in session today, on the agenda are legislative committee reports. Warm Springs Recreation is offering a shawl making class with Rita Squiemphen. It starts at 5:30 at the community cen ter and is open to the first 10 to sign up. You will need 2 yards of wool material and 1 spool of fringe. Contact Carol at 541-553-3243. Wednesday, March 30 There’s a w ater aerobics Class this morning 10:15 to 11:15 at the Kah-Nee-Ta Pool. A Cascade Crossing and Biomass Project Scoping Meetings will be held from 5-9 p.m . at th e S im n a s h o Longhouse. And on March 31 from noon till 4 p.m. at the Agency Longhouse. Thursday, March 31 Culture & Heritage invites you to fun social dance time shared by our elders. It’s at 5 p.m. at the senior center. Ev eryone is welcome. The Diabetes Prevention Program is putting on a Nutri tion, Exercise & Motivation class Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center So cial Hall. Are you taking part in the M oving M ou ntain s S lim Down Challenge? There’s a Yoga class especially for you tonight from 5:30 til 6:30 at the Madras Aquatic Center. The month of March there will be an Evening Men’s Sup port Group every Thursday 6- 8 p.m. at VOCS. Native Vendors are wanted fo r the N o rth w e s t B a ske t Weavers Gathering being held at Kah-Nee-Ta in October. For more information about table costs and requirements con tact Kelli Palmer at 541-325- 6535. Friday, April 1 It’s Blue Folder Friday at W arm Springs Elementary. Parents, remember to check your student’s blue folder and return it on Monday. Saturday, April 2 A pet vaccination clinic will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the old ambulance bay (across from the post office) in Warm Springs. Accepting cash only for shots & licenses. They will have vouchers for spaying and neutering. Monday, April 4 There is a 2-hour late start today for 509-J schools. T here is a G lucom eter class from 2-3 p.m. this after noon at the Health & Wellness C enter kitchen conference room. Cultural Classes are Mon day thru W ednesday each week from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Basement of the Education Building. Monday is W asco “Longhouse Etiquette.” Tues CASINO GOLF Tuesday, April 5 A meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a re search pro ject in v o lv in g Warm Springs Military Veter ans. It will be held at High Lookee Lodge. • LODGE JIM RUEL • SPA ♦ POOLS • OINiNG • RV PARK JR REDWATER • STABLES SHiSHONIA Special G u e st G ilb e rt Bro w n Thursday, March 24th at 8pm Doors open at 7pm. Tickets just $15 and available at lodge front desk or at kahneeta.com. 21 and over. 541.553.1112 • kahneeta.com • 800.554.4786 Join us on Facebook ^ p N ttT A HIGH DESERT RESORT & CASINO CASINO L • Warm Springs Recreation is offering a shawl making class with Rita Squiemphen. It starts at 5:30 p.m. at the community center and is open to the first 10 to sign up. You will need 2 yards of wool material and 1 spool of fringe. Contact Carol at 541-553-3243. Positive Indian Parenting Class is 5:30 till 7 p.m. at the community counseling center. The topic this week is “Tradi tional Parenting.” day Warm Springs “Beadwork.” And, W ednesday is Paiute “Whipmen.” Classes are open to community members. Victims of Crime will hold its w eekly W om en’s Support meeting Monday from 6-8 p.m. Call 541-553-2293 for details. GOLF LODGE SPA • POOLS • OINING • RV PARK • STABLES J
