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VOL. 19 NO. 14
P.O. BOX 870, WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761
JULY 8, 1994
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.