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4 November 22. 1994 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is XT 0 ThcothcrdaythcMrsandlwcre having a cup of cofTce when she said, "What's with the gaming situ ation hcrc on the REZ? So I replied, there will be a referendum in De cember where the people will de cide if we want to venture into that type of project hcrc on the REZ... Yep! we must take time and put on our thinking caps and weigh the matter both ways pro and con on the out come of something like this. We do need something to supple ment our income at this point and the way things look around the coun try that may be just what the 'Twa ty," ordered. Well in other words, what the doctor ordered. There are all kinds of gaming establishments springing up all across the country today and some are doing fairly well, while others are still on the gound struggling to get that start It could be a thriving business if handled right Get the rieht people working in the Drocram and not having some crook to handle the whole sha-bang. Myself I don't gamble, but I'll bet you two to one that it will be a close race when the polls open. Oooops, I said I don't gamble. . . Yep! Witn art ot our resources dwindling away slowly, we must find other means of income for our tribes hcrc, or we'll all end up sitting along the road selling trinkets and stuff. There is no easy way to make monev. the only way is to beconwi involved in what we think is the best investment and what type of an investment would be the best solution for our future. Now remember if we should go into gaming, this does not mean that all the Trihal members take their money and gamble it away. It can become an addiction if not carefulto where a person could lose his socks if he don't watch out. Like the old saying goes, "Baby needs a pair of shoes, come one seven or eleven." There are gaming establishments nearby but like anything else I haven't made it a priority to investigate how they are doing. Could be that I might get addicted to gambling. There are people who would do just about anything to get into the game even if it meant letting the kids go hungry. Yep! the Mrs is right when she said that we should watch our step when something like this comes along, and don't get caught up in the whole mess. "Clean house, let God, tell others" essence of twelve steps To the Editor, Hello from Pastor RicL Let's sec, I believe step eight was the last step talked about the last issue. It has been called the "second list", step. Re member step four was a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Step eight was a list of those who we have harmed by our conduct as active drinkers or user. Now, to take the teeth out of the past Step nine. Making direct amends. Queen Candidates Wanted Eagle Spirit Celebration is cur rently seeking queen candidates for 1995. This celebration will be held on June 16, 17, 18, 1995 at White Swan, WA. The age catagories are 12 & under forJryi3&upforSr. This is open to all tribes, if you are interested or know someone who is, please call or write for information & application to: Eagle Spirit Celebra tion, 2000 Progressive Road, Wapato, WA 98951 (509) 877-6754 Dessert Theater to be presented The Madras High School Drama Club will present a student directed Dessert Theater December 5, 8 and 15 at the High School Cafetorium. Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. This is a power step. The step of free dom. Now you take your list from eight and go to those persons to make amends. Amends means "to add to". You go to a person that needs to see you in your new light and life. This is not apologies. Some folks still will be looking at you with an eye of the past. This step allows people to be gin to rethink what they see when Oicy see you. Over time it becomes not the drunk or druggie in their mind Memorial for: James Lee Wolfe, Sr. December 17, 1994 at Simnasho Longhouse Namegiving for: James Lee Wolfe, III and Nelson Wilkens Wolfe Start 9:30- 10 a.m. FOR SALE Snow tires 215 60R14. Call 553-5702 after 5 p.m. but the new you in their mind. The step also says "except when to do so would hurt them or others". To some folks with the eye of the past, that eye is set deep and to go to them is to cause them to push the roots of the past even deeper. Now it becomes their issue of dealing with change. Even when that change is happening in your life. Step ten. Ongoing personal inven tory. Step ten is a maintenance step. It says to keep doing step four. So when you make a small mess you can clean it up before it becomes a big mess in your life. Step ten is a reality check. We all will make mistakes, step ten says let's deal with it and keep moving forward. Now to my favorite step. Step eleven. To improve our spirituality. He you are, doing your step work. You have got 1 5 things coming at you 20 different ways. How do you handle it all without taking the fall?? Well, above the help of your spon sor, and the group there is your God. A God who listens and talks to you with truth, honesty and love. Our God keeps things flowing throughout all of the steps. To bare your soul to God causes the effect of doing your pro gram to speed-up. It puts the wings on your plane to fly. Step twelve. Practicing the prin ciples. This step says, when things are firing on all cylinders go and share your discovery with someone else who needs to see that it can be done. The short version of twelve steps is: clean house, let God, tell others. In December, time to vote on gambling. So remember; "What is gambling? It's really just a hype on emotion A gambling-related quote from Jack Binion, owner of the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, gambling is "economic stability based on emo tional hype." See you in church. Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro Warm Springs Presbyterian Church (on the campus) What is "gambling?" Today there is quite a stink of having prayer in school around the country, and to think of what was read in the History books of why people came to this country in the beginning and that was to be able to worship in peace. As they said freedom of religion, to worship however or whichever church they wanted to attend without interference. There are many issues that relate to this school problem of having a prayer before school starts. Whats the big deal? Are there too many Athiests in the country today? Like they say, the Athiest gets all dressed up on Sunday and has no place to go. Or when he sings the song. "God Bless America," He must begin like this. Da Da America, land that I love, Uh Weil, we ail nave our own thoughts on this issue and these are tust may own and people can still do whatever they wish, like I said, this is a free country and people can almost do whatever they want to. Just like the people in prison, they want to practice their religion. The Native Americans want to use the sweatlodge for worship, which is only right as many people use the sweatlodge for their santuary to be able to pray to the great spirit and to give thanks for all the things that he has provided. Yep! There are many, many different religions around the world and each one has his own way to worship, and the time and place is not a big factor for anyone. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!! TOE NESS Qua TIa Nowit Nami En-Chi Tla Mi Yow Honoring Our Parents Annual Thanksgiving Mini-Pow-Wow Agency Longhouse November 24. 25, 26, 1994 Everyone welcome All Drums welcome - Individual Contests Tiny Tots-6 years & under Boys & Girls 7-12 years old BoysGirl's Fancy & Traditional 13-17 years old BoysGirl's Fancy & Traditional 17 1 years & under B6y's, Team Dance Contest, ,', ... , 3 to a team - Saturday 17 years & under Girl's Round Dance Contest 3 to a team - Friday Special 17 years & under Drumming Contest (In honor of all drummers) 1:00 p.m. - Saturday Other Dance Categories Grand entry 7:00 p.m. nightly Meals served daily - 5:00 p.m. Concessions welcome t $50pnight (food booths only) Crafts $25 pnight For more information call or write: Mona Jim, PO Box 903 Warm Springs, OR 97761 (503) 553- 1196 Manny Jim PO Box 1 129, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (503) 553-1086 NO COLLECT CALLS PLEASE Alcohol & Drug Free Pow-Wow Not responsible for theft or injuries Queen Candidates: Leann Tom; Julia Haskins; Christina Lame Bear, Tashina Smith; Krysta Rhoan, all from Warm Springs, OR; Tatianna Penny from Toppenish, WA and Candace Seelatsee from Wapato, WA. To the editor, Pil-Yah-Wit. The Sahaptin word means "Gamble". The word was a widely used term and was vogue among some of the Tribal members of the Sahaptin clan. In the earlier years of this reservation, it was a way of life. Pil-Yah-Wit covers a wide range of games, some introduced by the white man. The favorite and high stakes game among the elders was the 'Two Card Montee". The Paiute game of Gi-Gi-Wye was introduced to this area in the early 1940's.The twocard Montee and Gi-Gi-Wye were active nightly during the 1940's era. Pil-Yah-Wit was also very active during the Celilo Fishing Harvest, hop picking harvest near Maxee, Washington. Many tribes gathered for this harvest from Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. The potato harvest of Simnasho Community Rummage Sale Simnasho Longhouse Saturday, Nov. 26, 1994 10 to 4:30 Come check it out! Crafts, clothing, beaded items, toys, baked goods, food and much, much more! Powell Butte area brought tribes of Klamath, Burns Paiutes, Beatty Paiutes, Wasco and Sahaptin together for the games of Pil-Yah-Wit. The Pil-Yah-Wit drums of the BC Indian Tribes produced a hypnotic beat of a fast paced chant in the suckgame. Since the use and intro duction of the drum by the BC Indi ans, the use of the drum has now moved as far South as the Colorado Utes. The Warm Springs is possible the only tribe that has suppressed most Pil-Yah-Wit activity. The only game recognized now is "The Stickgame". All other Pil-Yah-Wit games have slipped into obscurity. With the pos sible advent of casino Pil-Yah-Wit, I do not advocate for nor against this activity. It is your will on how you choose to vote. I 'm just looking back into time and reminiscence of 50 to 55 years ago. George Aguilar, Sr. General Assistance as defined in the code of federal regulations is a tool to help eligible recipients to become self sufficient. A lovelorn young man wrote to an advice columnist as follows: DearAbby, I just met the most terific girl and we get along fabulously. I think she's the one forme. There's just one problem: I cna't remember from our first date if shetold me she had T.B. or V.D. What should I do? Signed Confused. Abby replies: Dear Confused, If she coughs, your O.K. YIKES New Salmon Corps Program keeps workers busy ss ss ss The Salmon Corps came into ef fect suddenly. The Earth Conserva tion is a program that concentrates on clean water, natural lands that need care and restoration. This program consists of Project Coordinator.Robert (Bobby) Brunoe, Trudie Smith, Field Director, David Lucei, Squad Boss; William (Bill) to work with, always a chuckle with much support. We are looking for ward to our challenges ahead later this winter, we will be renovating the old natural resource building into a historical site. We are looking forward to know ing many you of you out there! We will be around in our gray sweatshirts with all (5) tribes represented, Warm Springs, Yakama, Umatilla, Nez Perz, Sho-Bans. We all had intense training in Umatilla in October, as all tribes trained under a professional and got Continued on page 5 Stahi. Jav fflnll-no7Prt Srnff Iwi There was this Farmer with a two seater outhouse, and one morning he (Lover Boy) Thompson; Alfredo happen to be sharing it with a Not-So-Bright guy. (Pretty Boy) Holliday; Obedt (Quiet- "Dammit!" say's the farmer, pulling his pants up, "I dropped a quarter Guy) Moody; Kanet Wolfe and in there." Reggie (Sly Guy) Thomas-Medina, "Don't worry, I'll get it for you," offered the guy, who gets up and Corps members; whom are all doing proceeds to pull out a five dollar bill and throws it down the hole. excellent work. Their attendance is "What did you do that fer?" asked the Farmer. 8 and self-esteem is way up "Hell," says the Not-So-Bright guy, "you don't think I'd go down there Cunf nU wetarc accomplishing Mforaqudidyoa-YIKES VSZXSSZSSS to lesi in iNovemoer, an oiner mem bers have their High School Diplo mas, we are enrolled at the Commu- How about the Not-So Bright firing squad, they circled the condemed nity Counseling Center for more sup man. YIKES port with ideas to be a productive, positive number one crew! SS SS SS We work under Natural Re sources, with Bobby, Jason Smith and Landy, whom are all great guys SS SS SS Editor's note Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, must include the author's signature and address. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. All letters are the opinion of the author and do not reflect in any way the opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may be libelous statements. 1- . ; ; ? V 4 ' i ) $ :-- ' ,i ' ; Salmon Corps crews working to restore water and lands. Photo submitted by Trud Smith