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350 P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Address Correction Requested U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Spilyay Tymoo UNIVERSITY OF OREGON LIBRARY SERIALS EUGENE, OR 97403 s T ' S "'"' (Cnvnte News) VOL. 19 NO. 14 P.O. BOX 870, WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761 JULY 8, 1994 . 1 i i V'r 1 rV , - t . ' A "' 1 5 v-'' 7r Photo by Stlen Bolt Many floats were entered in the parade, displaying beautiful beadwork and regalia. The Pi-Ume-Sha wild, fancy, cool A wide variety of activities throughout the weekend entertain a host of visitors, dancers and vendors w i Dancers from many tribes gathered for Pi-Ume-Sha. Photo by Donna Behrend Photo by Siphrontt Ktlchla Natasha Edwards was crowned Jr. Queen and Rose Kirk was the 1994 Pi-Ume-Sha Queen. Don't be conned: Watch your wallet, emotions when asked Con artists. Many people are aware of these words. Are people aware of their proximity in Warm Springs? Scams are filtering through the Warm Springs community more than is known and admitted to. Con artists call homes and use logical explanations for needing money, but many times it is realized that these "logical explanations" are scams. For instance, some con artists take advantage of material weaknesses. They tell the victim that they are willing to repair various items in the home for a nearly irresistible price. These sorts of situations usually result in the loss of the item with little or no action that can be taken to reverse the incident Still other con artists take advantage of the weakness for money. Con artists come up with all kinds of ways to make the victim believe that they are making a fool-proof loan Tribal gaming subject of survey The Warm Springs Tribes Coun cil recently directed that a survey be conducted to determine the level of acceptance of gaming as an economic development opportunity for the Confederated Tribes. The Tribe is now determining the feasibility of developing a tribal gam ing enterprise as a means of creating employment opportunities and generating new tribal revenues. Surveys were sent to all tribal members 18 years of age and older this week and are to be returned by July 8. Survey results will be avail able after mid-July. with profit or that they are investing in a promising cause. Con artists are very good at making people believe in almost anything. The last, most common weakness targeted for gain is the weakness for emotion. Many times con artists use what is commonly known as a "sob story." In a sob story con artists appeal to the emotions of the victims, making them believe that they are in desperation. Victims often, sympathize with the con artists and give in to their pleas in an attempt to help a person in need. All of these scams are common and, many times, so believable that people do not even realize that they have been had. Here are some ways to avoid being taken for a ride by a con artist If you have a problem with any sort of appliance or household item be sure that you, personally, take it to a repair shop. Do not rely on someone else, especially if you do not know them well or if you know that they are not particularly trained in the area of repairs. In the area of loaning or investing money to someone through the use of the phone, make sure that you do not give in to their excitement smooth talking, or colorful promises. Con artists are great for making the victim believe that what their doing is smart and practical. If the person that is wanting you to turn your money over to them is legitimate then they should have no problem with meeting you and explaining all the details in person with proof, figures and papers. People who call with sob stories can, perhaps, be the most difficult to refuse. Their appeal to the human emotion is so strong that it is difficult to refuse because of the infliction of guilt The most important thing in this case is to disregard whatever feelings they may try to evoke from you and evaluate the situation from a logical and financial point of view. This will prevent the exploitation of your wallet Being conned is something that you should not be ashamed of. You should be willing to take action if you feel that someone has wronged you. The police are there for you to call if any of these situations occur, but the most important thing is to be wary. Do not be eager to believe what someone is telling you and if you have made up your mind and decided that you do not trust this person and they keep insisting on pressuring you, do not be intim idated. You do not have to listen to a word that they say. Coyote News In Brief Chinese visitors take In the sites Ten Chinese delegates took in some of the Pi-Ume-Sha activities last weekend. They began their stay with a visit to the home of Lucinda Green and her family. Page 2 Basketry book due Mary Schlick has written a book about Native American Indian basketry. The book is published by the Univeristy of Washington. Page 3 Depression Is a normal response People handle stress in different ways, sometimes falling into deep depression. Erin Sweeden, counselor with the Community Counseling Center, helps identify the warning signs. Page 3 Vandals strike again Five Indian Health Service vehicles were hit by vandals in late June, causing about $2,000 in damage. Page 5 Results and more Pi-Ume-Sha weekend had Warm Springs hopping, with Spiyay reporters hot on the trail. Dancing, and softball and golf tournament results and much more are available. pages 5 ana b He He Soberfest July 15, 16, 17, 1994 At the He He Longhouse, 18 miles north of Warm Springs on Hwy. 26 Friday, July 15: Potluck, AA Meeting 7:30 - Modem dance Saturday, July 16: Breakfast (on own) 9:30 - Al-anon Talking Stick Spiritual Meetings (AA, NA, Alateen, ACOA. . . ) 5:00 - Traditional dinner Open mike meeting 7:30 - Indian Night Out Powwow Sunday, July 17: Spiritual Breakfast 12:00 - Madras Birthday Picnic (Potluck) Camping available at He He, $20 per family or carload for the weekend. Be sure to bring cook stove to meet fire regulations. RV's okay, no hook ups available. Kah-Nee-Tah reservations-1-503-553-1112. For additional information call 553-1127, 553-1289, 553 1729, or 328-6226. Long time resident killed On Sunday, June 26th at about 3:25 a.m.. Warm Springs police department and emergency medical personnel responded to a call at 3248 Walsey Lane near US Highway 26. Upon arrival, they found a man pinned under a 1967 Ford pickup. According to police reports. Rick James Mason , age 44, was dead at the scene. His girl friend, Sharon Emith, allegedly had run over him during a domestic dispute, according to reports. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident Mason, a resident of Warm Springs for over 10 years, was a construction worker here in Warm Springs. Mason was a Shoshoni Paiute Indian and was an enrolled member of the Schurz Indian Reservation in Neveda.
