History of the Cow Creeks Section 1

Wyden Salutes Vets for Service and Talks about Health Care The Roseburg News-Review---July 6, 2008 Speaking at the Ninth Annual Fourth of July tribute sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden told a roomful of veterans that he will seek an increase in funding in health care for them and other Americans in the coming year.

Memorial Day Events Scheduled Around Douglas County The Roseburg News-Review---May 23, 2008 Sue Shaffer from the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe will speak at the Veterans Remembrance Ceremony at Canyonville City Hall during the Memorial Day Weekend. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is holding Memorial Day celebrations around Oregon this weekend, including several in Douglas County. The first celebration, a Veterans Remembrance Ceremony, will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Canyonville City Hall, 250 N. Main.

Canyonville to Celebrate 150th Birthday The Roseburg News Review--–May 15, 2008 Canyonville is hosting an all-day birthday party during the Memorial Day weekend to celebrate its existence as a community for longer than Oregon has been a state--more than 150 years. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians will have a booth with tribal artifacts, craft demonstrations and information. A group of Native American drummers from Klamath Falls, Good Medicine, will provide entertainment.

Clinton Visit Draws Quite a Crowd The Roseburg News Review---May 13, 2008 Sue Shaffer is a member of the Oregon steering committee for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. President Bill Clinton officially thanked Sue Shaffer and the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua tribe of Indians at a campaign speech for his wife, Hilary Rodham Clinton at the Roseburg high school. President Clinton’s visit to Roseburg is a historic occasion and is a wonderful opportunity for people who have never met a president before.

The Umpqua National Forest is celebrating its 100th Anniversary This Year The Roseburg News Review---April 22, 2008 The Umpqua National Forest Anniversary Celebration will feature an exhibit of art, tools and artifacts of the Indians of the Umpqua River area. A Cow Creek representative will explain the use of the tools.

FINAL NOTICE OF CUSTODY DETERMINATION FOR NAGPRA MATERIALS (NAGPRA is the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) The Roseburg News Review--August 20, 2007 Human remains were found on BLM lands near Gold Hill, Oregon in 2006. Analysis revealed the remains to be those of a Native American adult. As historic documents and other research indicate the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians have utilized the area for at least two hundred years, it is planned to transfer the remains to the Cow Creeks.

Ceremony marks Rededication of Chief Miwaleta Park The News-Review--May 21, 2007 TThe park was named for Chief Miwaleta, who negotiated the Cow Creek tribe’s treaty with the USA federal government in 1853. Miwaleta was described by former US Senator Mark Hatfield "as a very distinguished American, a man of peace, a man who understood the role of leadership." Miwaleta was known for being friendly with non-Indians and counseled his people against joining in the Indians Wars in the 1850s.

Roseburg—A Railroad Town that Survived Blast to Lead Douglas County The Roseburg News-Review---May 21, 2007 The City of Roseburg has had an interesting and challenging history over the last 150 years since first platted in 1851. With plans by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians to add a Convention Center to the city center and population growth coming to the area for the first time in years, Roseburg may rise again in the minds of Oregonians.

Douglas County Museums The Roseburg News Review---May 21, 2007 Rich in cultural lore and stories of the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and of Douglas County’s founders and pioneers, the region’s museums offer history, excitement and education to visitors.

Government may Tighten Tribal Casino Rules The Roseburg News Review—May 14, 2007 New federal rules are being considered that could affect the ability and timeliness of Indians tribes to place tribal land into "tribal trust". Land in tribal trust is governed by Indian tribal government and is exempt from many federal and state rules including rules about gaming. This failure to expedite lands into tribal trust could create a serious problem for many rural Oregon counties who have benefited from the diversified businesses developed by Indian tribes from casino profits and provided much needed economic development and steady employment.

County seeks Dialogue on Land Transfer to Tribal Trust The Roseburg News Review—December 28, 2006 Cow Creek tribal officials state that tribal giving to nonprofit organizations and public bodies provides a far greater benefit to the Douglas County than any loss of property tax dollars when the Cow Creeks transfer land into tribal trust. However, Douglas County Commissioners agreed to ask the Bureau of Indian Affairs to consider the impact of tribal transfers on county property tax rolls.

Governor talks with Native Americans: Meeting of the elders The Roseburg News Review---December 14, 2006 The purpose of the ninth annual summit of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes of Oregon, said Governor Kulongoski, was to build relationships. "I see you as sovereigns, as equals and as citizens of the great state of Oregon," says the governor. Sue Shaffer, chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, said the tribes' intentions are to have their neighbors understand that "this is our home land."

Genocide, then Tax Break Complaints The Roseburg News Review---December 6, 2006 Letter To the Editor First, we WASPs robbed the Cow Creek People of their land, then we destroyed their language and annihilated their culture. Now, Commissioner Kittelman complains that the tax break we give them is an unfair advantage. This seems the heights of hypocrisy says the writer of a letter to the editor.

EDITORIAL: Kittelman and One Nation United Roseburg News Review---November 29, 2006 Commissioner Marilyn Kittelman's stance on land transfers is her own. Kittelman plans to continue to challenge the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians about the exercise of its rights under federal law. (applying to put land transfers into federal trust). However, a majority of county residents are not supporting her to travel to Washington to argue her personal opinion and members of the Oregon congressional delegation have said there is no likelihood that attempts to change federal law on this issue will be successful.

County Commissioner Kittelman to Resist Tribal Land Expansion The Roseburg News Review---November 26, 2006 The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs has asked the Douglas County Commissioners for comments on the recent application of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians to place a 30-acre parcel of land into federal trust. Commissioner Marilyn Kittelman said she plans to oppose the plans of the Cow Creeks to place tribal land into federal trust.

Tribe Officials Pleased with Land Transfer Resolution The Roseburg News Review---July 27, 2006 Officials with the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians said they were pleased with the vote by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to approve a joint county-tribal resolution on the land transfer issue.

New deal with tribe; advisory vote off The Roseburg News-Review—July 26, 2006 County Commissioners Doug Robertson and Dan Van Slyke vote for new tribal trust deal and cancel planned advisory vote.

Editorial – Senators are right – time to resolve land conflict The Roseburg News-Review Editorial—July 20, 2006 Listen up, Douglas County. When Oregon's two U.S. senators step into a local situation, noting that it isn't productive to residents, it's time to pay attention.

Senators are right—time to resolve land conflict The Roseburg News-Review—July 20, 2006 EDITORIAL:  Senators Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden sent a letter to Douglas County commissioners and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, urging them to resolve their impasse over land transfers.

Senators ask county, tribe to settle their differences The Roseburg News-Review—July 19, 2006 Oregon's senators ask Douglas County Commissioners and the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians to work together to resolve the "impasse" over the tribal land transfer issue.

Casinos deal clout, controversy to lobbyists The Eugene Register-Guard—July 18, 2006 While the tribes have won the attention of lawmakers, they also fend off animosity.

Success of casinos ups ante on tribes' power in politics The Eugene Register-Guard—July 18, 2006 EMERGING PLAYERS – Third of a four-part series on Indian casinos in Oregon

Success of casinos ups ante on tribes’ power in politics The Roseburg News-Review - August 25, 2006 At the County Commissioners meeting, the Cow Creek attorney explains tribal plans to spend millions of dollars to build a convention center on tribal lands in downtown Roseburg...

The 1,000-year plan The Eugene Register-Guard—July 17, 2006 Once nearly wiped out, the Cow Creek are building a formidable future.

Gaming and gaining The Eugene Register-Guard—July 16, 2006 Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes are pulling their sovereign nations out of the abject poverty that has had them in a chokehold for decades.

People in the News Column (excerpt) The Roseburg News-Review—May 31, 2006 Wayne Shammel, general counsel of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, addresses a U.S. Senate subcommittee on finance in Washington, D.C.

NEWSMAKERS The Roseburg News-Review—May 31, 2006 Wayne Shammel, general counsel of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, spoke to a U.S. Senate subcommittee on finance in Washington, D.C. on May 23.

Van Slyke changes mind again on tribal land vote The Roseburg News-Review—May 24, 2006 Two days after saying he would vote against a resolution authorizing an advisory vote on the tribal land issue, Douglas County Commissioner Dan Van Slyke voted for the measure Wednesday.

Douglas County home to pioneer past The Roseburg News-Review—May 19, 2006 It's the size of Connecticut, home to everything from beaches to snowy mountains to rich, wet forestland. Douglas County is touted as the hundred valleys of the Umpqua – a formidable slogan that defies the curious to explore and count them all.

Tribe hopes to build off-reservation casino in Eastern Oregon The Roseburg News-Review—May 5, 2006 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon tribe hopes to build an off-reservation casino in the Ontario area of Eastern Oregon, perhaps along Interstate 84.

New bingo hall set to open at Seven Feathers Canyonville casino The Roseburg News-Review—March 8, 2006 CANYONVILLE – If bingo built Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, then bingo is getting its due when a new bingo hall opens to the public Thursday on the casino's second floor.

Forest Service to protect native plants The Roseburg News-Review—January 25, 2006 The Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest jointly announced their decision Tuesday to preserve the "Huckleberry Patch" as a special-interest area.

Cow Creeks pumped $107 million into '04 county economy The Roseburg News-Review—December 19, 2005 The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians contributed more than $107 million to the economy of Douglas County in 2004, according to a study commissioned by the tribe.

Group aims to Take Away Tribal Rights The Roseburg News-Review – October 7, 2005 Letters to the Editor—Daniel Robertson and Shannon Applegate The historic tradition of mutual support between settlers and the Cow Creek Indians and other native peoples so unique to Douglas County has been sullied by the machinations of this special interest group, "One Nation United".

County Government can Work with Cow Creeks to Improve Roseburg and Add Jobs The Roseburg News-Review---August 28, 2005 Two Douglas County commissioners are vigorously opposing the request of the Cow Creek Indians to remove a 2-acre parcel of land from county tax rolls prior to developing it.

Cow Creek Tribe strikes back The Roseburg News-Review - August 25, 2005 At the County Commissioners meeting, the Cow Creek attorney explains tribal plans to spend millions of dollars to build a convention center on tribal lands in downtown Roseburg...

Canyonville mayor, city councilor angrily quit The Roseburg News-Review - August 25, 2005 Canyonville Mayor Chuck Spindel who was responsible for establishing rapport with Cow Creeks abruptly resigns.

County opposes granting trust status to downtown tribal property The Roseburg News-Review - August 18, 2005 Two Douglas County Commissioners write to the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs opposing the placement of tribal land in tribal trust. ...

Appreciative of Capt. Thomason recognition The Roseburg News-Review - July 17, 2005 Letter to the Editor - Sue Shaffer

Rep. Kennedy pushes for improved health care The Roseburg News-Review - July 8, 2005 Congressman Kennedy, co-founder of the House Native American Caucus, was invited to speak by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Douglas County Democratic Party.

Tribal land swap plan a piece of justice The Roseburg News-Review - May 25, 2004 - Letter to the Editor - Mark Eagleton

Public Forum – Tribal land swap plan a piece of justice The Roseburg News-Review—May 25, 2004 This is in response to Commissioner Dan Van Slyke's guest column in the April 15 News-Review. The dismal history of the United States Government's dealings vs. the aboriginal Americans ranges from outright lying, to breaking maybe every treaty ever signed, to a policy of genocide.

Douglas County boasts nearly 200 years of history The Roseburg News-Review—May 24, 2004 It's touted as the hundred valleys of the Umpqua – a formidable slogan that defies the curious to explore and count them all.

Changing face of Cow Creek The Roseburg News-Review - April 11, 2004 Every winter, after the first snow fell on Tiller, a man in his 90s would take off his shoes and run in circles around his log cabin with arms raised.

Indian law should be on state bar exam The Eugene Register-Guard—October 10, 2003 In late September, several hundred citizens successfully made it through the Oregon legal community's rite of passage - the state bar examination.

Historical picnic on Saturday Roseburg News-Review—September 16, 2003 CANYONVILLE - For generations, shared traditions have cemented bonds between southern Douglas County's American Indian population and descendants of Oregon Trail settlers. On Saturday, the South Umpqua Historical Society hopes to create new traditions by hosting a picnic at Stanton Park in Canyonville.

Roseburg's deceased founder due day in court Roseburg News-Review—May 12, 2003 Aaron Rose died in 1899, but he's still expected to appear in Douglas County Circuit Court in less than 30 days to clear up a legal matter.

Historical society, tribe give gift of knowledge Roseburg News-Review—May 2, 2003 Two local organizations are trying to illuminate Douglas County's past for today's youth.

Tribe unveils ambitious $20 million plan Roseburg News-Review—May 1, 2003 CANYONVILLE — Twenty years ago, Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Chief Stanley Speaks tried to block development of a bingo parlor proposed by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

'Mac' an invaluable ham Roseburg News-Review—September 26, 2002 CANYONVILLE — Her friends in the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians government offices call her "Mac," but to most everyone else she's Carol McKinney.

Cow Creek's bash draws who's who of politicians The Roseburg News-Review - Apr. 29, 2002 Cow Creek Tribe, along with 400 invitation-only guests, celebrated 20 years of federal recognition and 10 years since the opening of its original bingo parlor, now the location of its Seven Feathers Resort.

Cow Creek tribe flourishes despite a rocky past The Portland Oregonian - April 28, 2002 Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe flourishes on the 20th anniversary of gaining government recognition and despite a rocky past it now is the second largest employer in Douglas County Oregon.

Coming of Age The Roseburg News-Review - April 21, 2002 Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Chairman Sue Shaffer speaks wistfully about the struggles of her ancestors, the French connection and the dawning of the new era.

A Champion of Indian Causes The Oregon News-Review—March 4, 2002 A commitment to his own ancestry and the well-being of these tribes prompted Shammel to champion their causes using Indian law. He as worked for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians for 10 years, 8 of them in Roseburg.

Sue Schaffer, tribal chair of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians U of O Faculty Newsletter - Inside Oregon - Dec. 2001

A Better Future The Eugene Register-Guard - August 25, 2000 Cow Creek Umpqua Tribal Chairman Sue Shaffer, wills things to happen, and spearheaded the drive for federal recognition of the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians and has been their chairwoman since 1983.

Resurrection of a Tribe The Portland Oregonian - Aug. 10, 1999 Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Tribal Chairman Sue Shaffer, Cow Creek's indomitable force, has resurrected the Tribe and forged a vision for the 1,050 member Tribe.

Seven Feathers Casino – A Major Economic Source 1999 Cow Creek Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort becomes a major economic source helping to carry the financial load of the once prosperous logging community deep in the hearts of timber country.

Testimony Of Sue M. Shaffer, Chairman Cow Creek Band Of Umpqua Tribe Of Indians The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - April 7, 1998

Cow Creek Indians: A Forgotten People The Roseburg News-Review–1980 The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians has recently achieved a important legal victory. President Jimmy Carter signed into law a bill recognizing the Cow Creek Band as a federally recognized Band of Indians.

Descendants Rediscover Long-lost Cow Creek Tribe The Portland Oregonian---November 9, 1980 In the annals of American Indian History, the Cow Creeks were a classic example of a Vanished Culture except for the creativity, commitment and hard work of Chuck Jackson, his cousin, Sue Shaffer, and a handful of other dedicated Cow Creek Band members.

Cow Creek Bill Becomes Law The Roseburg News Review – June 1980 President Jimmy Carter signed into law a bill that will allow the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians to file a claim in the U.S. Court of Claims.

Cow Creek Indians in 3-Generation Fight The Roseburg News-Review - June l8, 1979 For more than 50 years the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians has been seeking permission from the U.S. federal government to go to Court to argue that the federal government cheated their ancestors.

Cow Creeks Claim Treaty Ignored; Bills Introduced in Congress The Portland Oregonian - March 18, 1979 The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians is requesting Congress to pass bills giving them official legal status so they can apply for a review of the Treaty negotiated in 1853.

Thoughts on Thinking Like an Indian UMPQUA FOLKLIFE BOOK edited by Suzi Jones: 1979 In his search to rediscover the meaning of having an Indian background, Chuck Jackson discovered the older people sometimes suffered because they were Indian.

A County man proud of His Indian heritage The Roseburg News-Review - October 1978 The Cow Creek Indians have been in Oregon for over 6,000 years and family legends go back to when Crater Lake blew up.

Diary Of William P. Thomason Pioneer Days in Canyonville, Canyonville Lions Club, 1968

Business Successes Section 2

Seven Feathers Casino begins Hotel Expansion The Roseburg News Review---June 8, 2008 Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort started as a modest bingo hall in 1992. Now it is expanding and upgrading again to become a Premium Destination Resort. By March 2009, the Hotel and Casino Resort will feature 154 new hotel rooms, a day spa and a new 250-seat buffe

Seven Feathers Casino Begins Hotel Expansion The Roseburg News Review---March 28, 2008 Sue Shaffer, Chairman of the Cow Creek Indians, announced that the $40 million expansion plans for Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino will contribute to making the Seven Feathers Resort a Premier Destination Resort and will add a substantial number of permanent new jobs for Douglas County residents.

Tribe Eyes Growth with New Water System The Roseburg News Review---January 31, 2008

Starlite Drive-In's Final Showing The News Review---September 27, 2007 Michael Rondeau, the Operations Manager of the Cow Creek Tribe, chose "Grease" for the Starlight Drive-In Theater’s final film showing before the historic movie screen is torn down.

Canyonville Casino Resort Expands on its Amenities The Roseburg News Review—May 21, 2007 More than 1,000,000 guests visit Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort annually…and the number of visitors is growing. The tribe has substantial expansion plans to accommodate everyone.

Bigger and Better The Roseburg News Review---April 21, 2007 Sue Shaffer, Cow Creek tribal chair, confirms plans to build 152 more hotel rooms and to add an upscale spa at Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort but the present focus is on needed expansion of the sports bar. These additions will create more permanent, well paying jobs.

Douglas County business highlights of 2006: Openings, closings, building, tearing down The Roseburg News Review---December 31, 2006 Umpqua Indian Foods, owned by the Cow Creek Indians, is planning a major expansion of its production facilities into Roseburg and to open an upscale food store in the space previously occupied by the Surplus Center. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is working hard to build its Convention Center at the location of the former co-op The Convention Center site is now in tribal trust and advanced planning is completed, but the timeline for construction has yet to be established.

Umpqua Indian Foods: Discovering New Markets The Roseburg News Review---December 10, 2006 Under an innovative new General Manager, Umpqua Indian Foods has effectively identified its best marketing niche— gourmet foods, quadrupled its production capacity by purchasing $300,000 packaging machine, become a national company and increased its staff by almost five times.

Plans for Tribe's Convention Center Going Forward The Roseburg News Review---November 5, 2006 Plans for the Cow Creek Tribe’s Convention Center are moving forward and have reached an advanced stage. The Convention Center site is now in tribal trust but the timeline for construction has yet to be established. Plans are still moving forward for a convention center in downtown Roseburg, according to Wayne Shammel, attorney for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

Discovering new markets The Roseburg News-Review—December 10, 2006 Umpqua Indian Foods re-brands its products and builds capacity for increased sales.

Public Forum – Cow Creek RV resort is inspiring The Roseburg News-Review—September 21, 2006

Success of casinos ups ante on tribes' power in politics The Eugene Register-Guard—July 18, 2006 The tribes' entry into the modern, monied world of politics has meant that for the first time, political leaders count them, along with industry associations, trade unions and social-cause organizations, as important allies.

The 1,000-year plan The Eugene Register-Guard—July 17, 2006 The Cow Creek economic development program is the most diverse effort of any Oregon tribe. They have really invested heavily in a whole variety of businesses unrelated to casinos in Douglas County.

Gaming and gaining The Eugene Register-Guard—July 16, 2006 Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes are pulling their sovereign nations out of the abject poverty that has had them in a chokehold for decades. They remain the state's poorest minority group, but poverty and unemployment rates among tribes here are plummeting.

RV Park nears completion The Roseburg News-Review—July 6, 2006 Seven Feathers RV Resort will open this summer 2006 and will continue to provide economic benefit for Douglas County and Southern Oregon.

Public Forum – Cow Creeks an asset to county The Roseburg News-Review—June 28, 2006 Thirty years ago as I came to "God's country," I noticed the beauty and the great people, but I noted relatively little pride, low non-timber economy, and a lot of out-of-county business loss.

Cow Creeks an asset to county The Roseburg News-Review—June 28, 2006 Letter to the Editor—William L. Streitz

Seven Feathers' growth expands on entertainment options The Roseburg News-Review—May 19, 2006 The Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort is continually improving itself.

Seven Feathers plans to double hotel occupancy The Roseburg News-Review—April 14, 2006 The Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort expands to attract larger conferences and events.

Local commercial honored nationally The Roseburg News-Review—September 14, 2005 Creative Images of Roseburg and The Blue Parrot of Portland received national recognition for a commercial they created about the cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation.

Player Friendly Changes in the works for Seven Feathers Casino The Roseburg News-Review - July 11, 2005 The Seven Feathers Casino and Resort is dramatically expanding to become more player and tourist friendly with the development of a large new RV park and a new bingo hall.

UEDP Receives Cedar Funds Grant from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Newsletter--Business Perspectives -- December 2004

What's the big deal about Cow Creeks? The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 19, 2004 Letter to the Editor - Ann Schartz

City OKs Cow Creek tribal trust land deal The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 12, 2004

Property put in tribal trust could hurt county The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 3, 2004

Casino, resort a popular destination for locals, visitors The Roseburg News-Review - May 24, 2004 Betting that gaming could mean a brighter future for its members, more than a decade ago, the Cow Creek Band of Indians took a small bingo parlor and made it into one of the most successful casinos in Oregon.

Cow Creeks' worth outweighs their tax breaks The Roseburg News-Review - Editorial - April 18, 2004

Cow Creeks move forward after coming from behind The Roseburg News-Review - April 11, 2004 More than 20 years after gaining recognition from the federal government, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is reaping the financial rewards of diversifying its interests from gaming.

Governor, Cow Creeks Have Blast The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 2003 Kulongoski literally ignites Seven Feathers Creekside Development Project

Casino one of country's biggest attractions The Roseburg News-Review—May 21, 2003 Eleven years ago, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians took a gamble that a small bingo parlor would be a money maker for tribal programs. Today, the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort lures more than a million visitors annually.

Casino boss a safe bet The Roseburg News-Review—May 19, 2003 Bruce ‘Boomer' Schoneboom settles in as new general manager of Seven Feathers Resort.

Building on success The Roseburg News-Review—February 14, 2003 CANYONVILLE – Carl Salter has been spending too many late nights at the casino.

Cow Creeks' success spreads through county The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 24, 2003 Editorial: Steady and remarkable economic growth of the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians spreads throughout Douglas County in ways that county residents did not anticipate 20 years ago.

Blazers Recognize Cow Creek company The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 10, 2002 Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians-owned RIO Communications partners with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazer basketball team.

Soaring into the future The Roseburg News-Review - May 13, 2002 After once facing extinction and suffering termination as a Tribe, the Tribe now employs over 1,000 people and has a $29 million annual payroll, third largest in Douglas County.

Cow Creek's bash draws who's who of politicians The Roseburg News-Review—April 29, 2002 Cow Creek Tribe, along with 400 invitation-only guests, celebrated 20 years of federal recognition and 10 years since the opening of its original bingo parlor, now the location of its Seven Feathers Resort.

A Trucker's Spacious Oasis The Portland Oregonian—February 2, 2002 Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians open a trucker's spacious oasis, an efficient, state-of-the-art truck and travel center on Interstate 5, across from their Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort.

A trucker's spacious oasis The Portland Oregonian - Feb. 2, 2002 Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians open a trucker's spacious oasis, an efficient, state-of-the-art truck and travel center on Interstate 5, across from their Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort.

Umpqua Indian Development acquires Creative Images Printing The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 21, 2001 Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Development Corporation acquires Roseburg-based Creative Images Printing to provide printing and Internet support for the Tribe's various businesses.

Seven Feathers Casino -- A Major Economic Source Indian Gaming - April 1999 Cow Creek Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort becomes a major economic source helping to carry the financial load of the once prosperous logging community deep in the heart of timber country.

Cow Creeks - A Responsible Employer Section 3

People in the News Column (excerpt) The Roseburg News-Review—May 31, 2006 Wayne Shammel, general counsel of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, addresses a U.S. Senate subcommittee on finance in Washington, D.C.

Working upstream The Roseburg News-Review—May 22, 2006 Together with Partnership for Umpqua Rivers, the Cow Creeks have designed plans to make Jordan Creek more habitable for fish.

More flexibility is needed for housing, land use commission told The Roseburg News-Review—May 8, 2006 Douglas County officials told members of a statewide land use commission meeting Friday in Roseburg that more consideration needs to be given to housing needs.

All recovering addicts deserve compassion The Roseburg News-Review—March 23, 2006 Letter to the Editor—Kami Chappell

OnBiz: Holiday Motel closes in Roseburg The Roseburg News-Review—January 3, 2006 The Holiday Motel is no more, in the figurative sense. It closed last week.

Tribe to reimburse Roseburg for police, fire services The Roseburg News-Review—November 29, 2005 Emergency services: Roseburg City Council, tribal.

Jackpot for Yreka Siskiyou Daily News - Apr. 26, 2004 Bust to Boom - Casino breathes new life into struggling timber town

County's appetite for jobs growing The Roseburg News-Review—February 29, 2004 Douglas County, called the 100 valleys of the Umpqua, is geographically a land of lifts and dips. Employment-wise, however, it's been mired in a sustained dip.

E. coli discovered in meat shipment The Roseburg News-Review—April 29, 2003 CANYONVILLE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled nearly 200 pounds of E. coli-tainted ground beef that was to be served at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort.

Value of Work The Roseburg News-Review—March 9, 2003 The value of a strong work ethic goes without debate, but ways to instill that quality in young people generated a range of opinions at a forum last week.

Canyonville units await state's OK The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 20, 1999 To make up for housing demands created by over 800 new employees at Seven Feathers, Canyonville & the UCDC are acquiring OHC & HUD funds to build and make available housing for low to moderate income families .

Kudos to county businesses that excel in hiring disabled The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 17, 1999 Editorial: Cow Creek's Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort receives Kudos for excelling in hiring disabled people in a variety of full-time positions.

Canyonville takes step in child-care center plans The Roseburg News-Review - Feb. 3, 1999 Cow Creek Band Of Umpqua Tribe of Indians donates $20,000 to the city of Canyonville, Oregon to help fund a feasibility study for the South Umpqua Valley Family Center which would include a child-care center.

Job Creation Contributions Section 4

Seven Feathers Casino begins Hotel Expansion The Roseburg News Review---June 8, 2008 Sue Shaffer, chairman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, said not only will the expansion contribute to building Seven Feathers as a premier destination resort, but also the project will furnish more than 100 jobs. "The tribal government feels more excited about that than all the wonderful amenities we will have here and do have here," said Shaffer.

EDITORIAL: Unemployment Figures The Roseburg News Review---April 2, 2008 Some bright spots accompany gloomy job news. The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians just broke ground on a $40-million Hotel -Casino expansion project that is expected employ 200 people during the construction phase and provide 100 permanent, full time jobs in the future.

Seven Feathers Casino Begins Hotel Expansion The Roseburg News Review---March 28, 2008 Sue Shaffer, Chairman of the Cow Creek Indians, announced that the $40 million expansion plans for Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino will add a substantial number of permanent new jobs for Douglas County residents and will contribute to making the Seven Feathers Resort a Premier Destination Resort.

Tribe Eyes Growth with New Water System The Roseburg News Review--January 31, 2008 In 2003, the Cow Creek tribe began its Creekside Water Resource project, a $50-million endeavor, improving the South Umpqua River environment and supporting the tribe’s job creation program and business growth plans.

A Trunk Full of Hope The Roseburg News Review—October 20. 2006 Five energetic, hardworking high school students earned the money to compete in the FFA national forestry championship competitions by working for the Cow Creek Band in a specially designed job creation project.

On Biz: Plans for Tribe's convention center going forward The Roseburg News-Review—November 5, 2006 Plans are still moving forward for a convention center in downtown Roseburg, according to Wayne Shammel, attorney for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

Education critical to attracting employers The Roseburg News-Review—September 27, 2006 Education could be the ultimate key to attracting major employers to Douglas County, a panel of economic development experts said Tuesday.

Public Forum – Tribe's presence helps community The Roseburg News-Review—September 21, 2006 Recently, a gentleman with issues said the Cow Creek Tribe is not his friend and neighbor. I must disagree. I look forward to improvements in our community. The new convention center in downtown Roseburg, employment and growth opportunities, improved roadways, updated water and sewer systems are just a few of many Cow Creek projects.

Now playing at the Starlite … The Roseburg News-Review—June 14, 2006 Former drive-in theater in Green to find new life as UCC's technology center.

Public Forum – Van Slyke now a ‘flip-flopper' The Roseburg News-Review—June 1, 2006 Now Douglas County has its own flip-flopper in the county commissioner's office, and his name is Dan Van Slyke.

Public Forum – Commissioners need to reconsider The Roseburg News-Review—May 25, 2006 I find it very confusing of the stance that Marilyn Kittleman and Dan Van Slyke have taken concerning the purchase of land into Cow Creek Tribal Trust.

Commissioners need to reconsider The Roseburg News-Review—May 25, 2006 Letter to the Editor—Paul Felten

Seven Feathers growth expands on entertainment options The Roseburg News-Review—May 19, 2006 The Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino continues to expand to a more comprehensive facility.

Hern would offer ‘breath of fresh air' The Roseburg News-Review—May 5, 2006 Letter to the Editor—Louise B. Helleck

Seven Feathers plans to double hotel occupancy The Roseburg News-Review—April 14, 2006 The Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort expands to attract larger conferences and events.

Cow Creeks assist non profit groups The Roseburg News-Review—January 3, 2006 Letter to the Editor – Gloria McGinnis

Where the jobs are The Roseburg News-Review—December 21, 2005 Douglas County has many assets – a mild climate, accessibility to Interstate 5, and a steady stream of new residents. For these reasons, business leaders maintain that the potential for local job growth is high.

Group aims to Take Away Tribal Rights The Roseburg News-Review – October 7, 2005 Letters to the Editor—Daniel Robertson and Shannon Applegate The Convention Center being proposed by the Cow Creeks has obvious benefit for Douglas County. Millions of dollars in tourism and jobs can be expected. Thus the opposition by two County Commissioners is very puzzling.

Public Forum – Cow Creeks are worthy of tax break The Roseburg News-Review—September 6, 2005 It gives one pause to witness the cheap sideshow that has apparently replaced solid conservative government in the Douglas County Commission chambers.

Send Commissioners Down the Road The Roseburg News Review---Aug.31, 2005 The Cow Creeks are the fourth largest employer in the Douglas County, and the proposed Convention Center will bring millions of dollars into the county in jobs and tourism. The two Douglas County Commissioners who are failing to support the Cow Creek convention center plans are being very foolish. They need to go!

County and Tribe: County Government can Work with Cow Creeks to Improve Roseburg and Add Jobs The Roseburg News-Review---August 28, 2005 EDITORIAL---Two Douglas County Commissioners are squabbling over less than $1,000. in lost county tax revenue. The County Commissioners should be delighted about the willingness of the Cow Creeks to invest in projects like the proposed Convention Center that will create new jobs and business opportunities for Douglas County residents.

Cow Creek Tribe strikes back The Roseburg News-Review - August 25, 2005 At the County Commissioners meeting, the Cow Creek attorney explains tribal plans to spend millions of dollars to build a convention center on tribal lands in downtown Roseburg...

The Pedal to the Metal The Roseburg News-Review - Aug. 16, 2005 The Cow Creek Tribe provides practical support for the new truck driving course now being offered at Umpqua Community College. Local companies need trained commercially licensed drivers.

UEDP RECEIVES CEDAR FUND AWARD - Sue Shaffer Presents Award to Helga Conrad Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business Perspective - Nov. 19, 2004

What's the big deal about Cow Creeks? The Roseburg News-Review – Letter to the Editor—October 19, 2004 In regards to the Oct. 3rd story about The Cow Creek Band of The Umpqua Tribe of Indians placing property into their land trust. What's the big deal, other than our greedy governments whining about lost tax revenues? They need to analyze how much property is sitting as non-tax status. What the Cow Creeks are adding is a very small portion.

Casino breathes new life into struggling timber town Siskiyou Daily News - Apr. 26, 2004 Former Yreka resident Windy Condit knows first-hand the benefits of a tribal casino in a small town.

Theaters to get stadium seating The Roseburg News-Review—September 14, 2003 More stadiums are coming to Roseburg. Not of the hard-on-the-backside athletic variety, but of the plush, cinematic style.

Cow Creeks give $37, 500 to Roseburg The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 28, 2003 Cow Creek Umpqua Indians donate $37,500 to the City of Roseburg for economic development and $37,500 to UCC for its training program for employees for the new Roseburg Dell Computer Corporation Call Center.

County must seize economic momentum The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 7, 2003 In a speech, Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson highlighted the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians for their very significant contributions to the Douglas County area economy.

Learn from Douglas County The Portland Oregonian - Dec. 11, 2002 Former Douglas County Oregon commissioner Michael Winters cites the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Tribal Government for its efforts to attract high caliber businesses such as Dell Computer to Douglas County.

Dell opening a testament to partnership The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 8, 2002 Editorial: Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians donates $150,000 to help Umpqua Community College to set up a training program for employees at the new Roseburg Dell Computer Call Center.

Benefits from casinos go far beyond tribes Grants Pass Daily Courier - April 12, 2000 Opinion: Benefits from Casinos such as the Cow Creek's Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort go far beyond tribes themselves providing meaningful employment and significant increases in tourism.

Looking for ways to reverse local job losses The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 20, 1999 Editorial: Cow Creek Seven Feathers Resort cited as a significant source of new employment opportunities in Douglas County which otherwise has seen unemployment at 11%, the worst since 1994.

Cow Creek Foundation Grants Section 5

Cow Creeks Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Giving The Roseburg News-Review---June 19, 2008 In the past ten years, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has donated approximately $8.7 million to educational and social service organizations in Southern Oregon. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary Tuesday by awarding $433,223 to 54 organizations from seven counties in Southern Oregon.

Tribe awards Grants and announces New Executive Director of the Cow Creek Foundation The Roseburg News Review---January 9, 2008 The Cow Creek Foundation has distributed more $8 million in grants to non-profit organizations since its inception in 1997. At the latest semi -annual grant awards ceremony, the Foundation awarded more than $430 million to almost 50 social service organizations in Southern Oregon. Carma Mornarich, the new executive director of the Foundation, spoke about maintaining the legacy of Martha Young, founding executive director, who died in 2006. Sue Shaffer, tribal chairman, said she is pleased to have a trusted Douglas County visionary as the new executive director.

You, the Cow Creek Foundation, have Provided Hundreds of Smiles! The Roseburg News Review---September 20, 2007 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: You, the Cow Creek Foundation, have provided hundreds of smiles for the children for our communities!

Cow Creek Foundation grants Money to Youth Causes The Roseburg News Review---June 21, 2007 The mission of the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has always been about "building people." The focus of Foundation donations is on education and youth and strengthening families. At the latest grant sharing ceremony at Seven Feathers Convention Center, the Foundation awarded over $400,000 in grants to improve to the quality of life for youth and families living in the traditional homelands of the Cow Creeks—Southern Oregon.

Many Thanks to the Cow Creeks The Roseburg News Review--January 18, 2007 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Days Creek and Tiller Schools feel blessed that the Cow Creek Tribe provides extra support for life enriching programs above and beyond the legally required grants distributed by the Cow Creek Foundation.

Annual Cow Creek Grants Distributed The Roseburg News Review--January 10, 2007 The Cow Creek Foundation distributed a total of $591,744 to fifty-five social service organizations at the latest semi-annual Foundation grant distribution ceremony. The first recipient of the Marty Young Memorial Award was the Roseburg Family Development Center. The Cow Creek Foundation created a special award to honor Marty Young, a longtime community activist and the founding director of the Foundation who died recently from cancer.

It's that wonderful (grant season) time of the year The Roseburg News-Review—June 27, 2006 The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation distributes $574,115 in grant monies to the community.

Winston looks to improve downtown The Roseburg News-Review—February 26, 2006 Goal setting: Residents make future plans, consider establishing urban renewal area.

Cow Creek Foundation donates more than $529,000 to charity The Roseburg News-Review—January 24, 2006 Organizations in Southwest Oregon receive grant money from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation.

Cow Creeks assist non profit groups The Roseburg News-Review—January 3, 2006 Letter to the Editor – Gloria McGinnis

Cow Creek Foundation grants help improve quality of life The Roseburg News-Review - July 20, 2005 Letter to the Editor - Claire D. Crocker

Cow Creek Foundation director, Norm Gershon, to serve on Roseburg Chamber Board Business Perspectives, Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - April 2005 Norm Gershon, vice-chair of the Cow Creek Foundation, has been appointed as a new board member of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cow Creeks open hearts and wallets to local charitable groups. The Roseburg News-Review---January 14, 2005 EDITORIAL---Twice a year, the steady river of charitable efforts in Douglas County rises to raging torrent, thanks to the semi-annual Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation grant giving. The Cow Creeks continue to be a role model of how to give back to their community.

Editorial – Young has dedicated a lifetime of service to help out others October 5, 2004 When it comes time to name the things that set Douglas County apart from other places, the spirit of volunteerism and community contributions must be near the top of the list.

Over $400,000 in grants awarded by Cow Creeks The Roseburg News-Review - July 4, 2004 Roseburg Soccer Association scored when treasurer Tom Davidson picked up a $10,000 check the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation granted the organization during Friday's award ceremony.

Cow Creek Foundation awards $420,000 in grants The Roseburg News-Review—February 5, 2004 $410,000 to 38 nonprofit groups dedicated to the welfare of children and families Wednesday morning.

Cow Creek Foundation Awards $564,000 in grants The Roseburg News-Review - July 30, 2003

Cow Creeks distribute $253,158 in grants The Roseburg News-Review Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation gives more than $250,000 to 25 charitable and educational organizations in seven S.W. Oregon counties to help provide educational opportunities and to strengthen families.

Cow Creeks to give awards, grants The Roseburg News-Review First annual Buss Rondeau Award for innovative education is presented. Also, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards over $375,000 to 31 nonprofit organizations in S.W. Oregon.

Cow Creeks give nearly $400,000 in grants The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 23, 2003 Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation gives nearly $400,000 to 37 charitable organizations in 7 SW Oregon counties. The Foundation has donated almost $3.2 million since it was founded less than 10 years ago.

Tribe, foundation give aid to agencies, charities The Eugene Register-Guard—June 25, 2002 The Cow Creek Indian Foundation and the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indian Tribe have distributed more than a half-million dollars in their spring cycle of philanthropy.

Cow Creeks give $550,000 to 43 charitable groups The Roseburg News-Review - June 21, 2002 The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards $550,000 to 43 charitable organizations from seven counties in S. W. Oregon.

Business Giving The Eugene Register-Guard—February 19, 2002 The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians made the following donations:

Cow Creek Foundation Gives $20,000 for UO Longhouse University of Oregon News - Dec. 11, 2001

Cow Creek grants a big cash boost for charities The Roseburg News-Review - June 15, 2001 Cow Creek Foundation gives almost $375,000 to 36 educational, nonprofit and charitable organizations this spring.

Cow Creek grants boost schools The Roseburg News-Review - Dec. 2000 Cow Creek Foundation gives over $400,000 to charitable organizations in seven Oregon counties, including $20,000 towards the creation of a new school building for the Phoenix School in Roseburg, Oregon.

Tribal grants aid area groups The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 30, 1999 Cow Creek Foundation gives over $300,000 to 32 charitable organizations in S.W. Oregon for everything from copy machines to an entire library.

Cow Creek tribe puts up $10,000 for SMART The Roseburg News-Review - Sept. 16, 1999 The Cow Creek Foundation gives $15,000 to the Canyonville Elementary School literacy program and to the Oregon SMART Program (Start Making A Reader Today)

Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe Section 6

Riddle Band Collects $10,000 from Cow Creek Tribe The Roseburg News-Review---July 8, 2008 “I am overwhelmed our kids from a small Douglas County school will have the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall in 2009,” said tribal Chairwoman Sue Shaffer. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians presented a $10,000 check to Riddle High School band director Marty Follose to help with travel expenses of the 54 band members.

Wyden Salutes Vets for Service and Talks About Health Care The Roseburg News-Review---July 6, 2008 Rick Freund, a resident of Sutherlin, said he was thankful that the Cow Creek Tribe annually sponsors a Fourth of July tribute dinner to honor US military veterans at the Seven Feathers Convention Center. “This is wonderful,” he said. “Every year, they make it a little bit bigger and better.

Grave Concerns The Roseburg News-Review---May 26, 2008 The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians provided a grant to celebrate South Oregon history by improving the Myrtle Creek Cemetery and creating a peaceful resting place for the individuals buried in the graveyard.

I Walked a Mile in her Shoes The Roseburg News Review---May 6, 2008 Letter to the Editor-- Dave Hopkins If a large group of men walking--or tottering--in red or pink patent leather heals won't get you talking, nothing will. The Cow Creek Tribe and the Battered Persons Advocacy organized a thought provoking event to help raise awareness of the violence against women and children that exists.

Day of Sharing a gift to homeless this December The Roseburg News-Review---December 12, 2007 The Cow Creek Tribe of the Umpqua Band of Indians is helping fund a special Day of Sharing Christmas dinner for more than 200 low-income people and 70 volunteers on December 22. With the giving, holiday spirit filling the air, local homeless advocates hope A Day of Sharing will bring out the generosity of Douglas County.

Cow Creek Tribe sends Holiday Cheer to Oregon soldiers The Roseburg News Review---December 4, 2007 The Cow Creek Tribe supports Oregon soldiers serving in Iraq by paying for the shipping of Christmas stockings and making it easy for Douglas County Residents to connect with US soldiers during the Christmas Season.

EDITORIAL: Roses and Thorns The Roseburg News-Review---August 24, 2007 The projects and causes the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians choose to donate to each year reflect their concern for the welfare and growth of Douglas County communities. Add a South County airport runway and new Umpqua Transit buses to the list of things the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians has helped fund.

Myrtle Creek Airport and Umpqua Transit receive Tribal Grants The Roseburg News-Review---August 21, 2007 The Cow Creek Economic Development and Revitalization program, created by the Cow Creek tribe to develop cooperative relationships to benefit the local community, has awarded $55,000 to the City of Myrtle Creek and to Umpqua Transit.

U.S. Sen. Republican Gordon Smith Unveils his Solution for the Iraq War The Roseburg News-Review---August 8, 2007 Speaking at a luncheon sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, U.S. Sen. Republican Gordon Smith unveiled his solution for the crisis in Iraq to about 200 Douglas County business and community leaders. U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith unveiled his solution for ending the crisis in Iraq, during a luncheon talk Tuesday in Roseburg. Speaking at a lunch sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Pendleton Republican said the United States needs to acknowledge the deep-seated animosity between Iraq’s Shia and Sunni tribes and work on a plan that would allow them to live peacefully within the same country.

Tribe hosts Tribute Dinner for Veterans The Roseburg News-Review---June 29, 2007 On the Fourth of July the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians will treat about 800 U.S. military veterans to a special tribute dinner at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort.

Medals from Past Foreign Wars awarded in Annual Ceremony at Seven Feathers The Roseburg News-Review---July 5, 2007 There will always be a Fourth of July banquet for US military veterans at Seven Feathers says Cow Creek Tribal Chairwoman Sue Shaffer. Our veterans have earned "ongoing respect for their efforts."

Andry wins Cow Creeks Scholarship The Roseburg News-Review---May 11, 2007 Every year the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians gives every high school in Douglas County the opportunity to award a $1,500 scholarship to one student planning to attend Umpqua Community College.

Tribe provides Money for Douglas County Transportation Providers The Roseburg News-Review--March 21, 2007 Transportation services like Dial-a-Ride and Mercy Hospital Express are a vital service for many Douglas County Residents. The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians donated $40,000 for these transportation providers.

A Sweet Combination: ChocolArt Affaire raises Money for Families of Children with Special Needs The Roseburg News-Review---February 1, 2007 The Cow Creeks, Creative Images and Seven Feathers support the ChocolArt Affaire, an innovative, creative gourmet fundraiser for Douglas County’s Early Intervention Program. There will be chocolate and art and tickets for a Rod Stewart concert, a Blazer basketball game, a romantic weekend getaway and accommodation in Fiji to be auctioned at this fun and tasty event at Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort.

Shaffer says Tribe Gave $1.1 Million Extra in 2006 The Roseburg News-Review---January 10, 2007 "The simple fact is governments do not pay taxes," Shaffer said. "When land goes into tribal government ownership, it is removed from the tax rolls, the same as when cities, counties, state and federal government take ownership of land." However, the Cow Creek tribe chose to donate more than $1.1 million to Douglas County organizations in 2006. This is more than six times what was lost to Douglas County in property taxes when the tribe removed land from the tax rolls.

Thankful for This Place The Roseburg News Review---November 22, 2006 Thanksgiving dinner is available at St. Joe's Kitchen every Tuesday and nearly 150 people come to eat. The dinners are open to everyone, but are especially welcome to Roseburg’s poor. The kitchen relies on charitable donations from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Ford Family Foundation and individual contributions.

Kudos for December 28, 2006

Kudos for November 19, 2006 The Roseburg News-Review—November 19, 2006

Cow Creeks give aid to UCC Roseburg News-Review—June 16, 2006 EDITORIAL: Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe helps Umpqua Community College in a time of need.

Business Column: Big local land lots going up for auction (excerpt) The Roseburg News-Review—May 22, 2006 The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians was given the Community Partnership Award for providing resources for the college's vocational programs.

Students explore art, imagination, color and the work of artist Henri Matisse The Roseburg News-Review—May 10, 2006 GREEN – The first-graders in Sharon Sawicki's class sat around tables piled with scraps of painted paper and began cutting out shapes to glue on a farm scene collage.

Newspaper Thank Yous: April 27, 2006 The Roseburg News-Review—April 27, 2006 Huge thanks from the Umpqua Nonprofit Coalition.

Restore arts in South Umpqua School District The Roseburg News-Review—April 27, 2006 Letter to the Editor—Ann Shields

Cow Creek generosity fuels needed clinic The Roseburg News-Review—March 1, 2006 Letter to the Editor—Bryan McNutt

Doctor will lead meth abuse talks The Roseburg News-Review—February 23, 2006 Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians will host a communitywide event, featuring Dr. Jack Stump, to educate families about the seriousness of methamphetamine abuse.

Public forum – Tribe does many things to help locals The Roseburg News-Review—January 17, 2006 In light of some recent controversies regarding the cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, I would like to point out how the Tribe assists locally.