History of the Cow Creeks Section 1

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.

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

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

Business Successes Section 2

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Booming Winston (excerpt) The Roseburg News-Review—January 15, 2006 City of Winston uses grant money from the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians to hire consultant to jumpstart economic growth.

County receives new doses of flu vaccine The Roseburg News-Review - Dec. 6, 2004

Cow Creeks give $50,000 for business development The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 24, 2004 The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians will provide $50,000 to the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership to further its efforts to bring new businesses to Douglas County.

UEDP Receives Cedar Fund Award Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business Perspective—November 19, 2004 Sue Shaffer Presents Award to Helga Conrad

CowCreeks’ worth outweighs their tax breaks The Roseburg News-Review—April 18, 2004 We can’t disagree more with the opinions expressed by County Commissioner Dan Van Slyke in a guest column on this page Thursday where he lamented the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians’ “…vast empire of tax-free real estate holdings throughout our county.”

Construction ends on Yoncalla Library's expansion The Roseburg News-Review - March 21, 2004 Although Yoncalla residents had to wait about eight years for a new library, a series of donations prevented them from waiting nearly as long for a new media center.

Champion of causes The Roseburg News-Review - Feb. 10, 2004 An advocate for troubled youth, abused women and a champion of environmental causes is leaving Douglas County.

Tiller fire district receives money boost The Roseburg News-Review The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians gives over $15,000 to help build a hazardous waste washroom for the Tiller Rural Fire Protection District.

New Skate Park will rise above vandalism The Roseburg News-Review Editorial: The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians helps fund a new Roseburg skateboard park to provide fun for local area youth.

Governor asks advisers to study hunger’s causes The Eugene Register-Guard—October 16, 2003 The five-year plan aims at going beyond simply providing food to the poor.

Editorial – Friday Roundup The Roseburg News-Review—September 19, 2003 Pioneer Park transformed with community spirit? To get a feel for the community involvement that went into the remake of Canyonville’s Pioneer Park, consider that every contractor who was asked to pitch in said “yes.”

Canyonville gets $50,000 from tribe for water source The Roseburg News-Review—September 16, 2003 Sue Shaffer, chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, presented the city with a check to help bring a second water system to town. The money will fund new piping from O’Shea Creek, southeast of town, into the city.

Tribe gives scholarship awards The Roseburg News-Review—May 6, 2003 The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians held a scholarship dinner Friday night at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort Convention Center in Canyonville.

Cow Creeks give $37,500 to Roseburg The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 23, 2003 The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians gives $37,500 to the City of Roseburg Oregon for economic development activities.

Cow Creeks give city, UCC $150,000 in CEDAR funds The Roseburg News-Review - Jan. 19, 2003 The City of Roseburg, Oregon and Umpqua Community College receive $150,000 for economic development projects from the Cow Creek Development and Recovery Fund (CEDER).

South county honors veterans Canyonville Memorial The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 25, 2002 The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians are a major contributor to the Canyonville, Oregon War Memorial.

Cow Creeks give Canyonville $5,000 to help with memorial The Roseburg News-Review - Sept. 20, 2002 The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians donates $5,000 for a community War Memorial in Canyonville, Oregon to honor Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Camp boosts self-esteem, friendships among kids The Roseburg News-Review—September 1, 2002 KELLOGG – A role-playing game at Camp Kellogg for Kids this week was meant to build self-esteem and empower Douglas County children who’ve lost the ability to trust. Thank you to the cow Creek Tribe of Indians and The Ford Foundation.

Cow Creeks awards $1,000 scholarships to students The Roseburg News-Review - May 13, 2002 To promote education and child welfare-related programs, the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians awards $1,000 scholarships to one senior from each of 14 Douglas County, Oregon high schools.

Cow Creeks give $150,000 to Portland college The Roseburg News-Review - Feb. 8, 2002 The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians contributes $150,000 to Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon to promote education in Indian law.

Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe Section 7

Editorial – Businesses make strong contribution to nonprofits The Roseburg News-Review—April 22, 2005 Local businesses do so much to help this community. Not only do they provide jobs that contribute to the economy, they also help nonprofit organizations survive.

Oregon Business Magazine Ranks favorites The Roseburg News-Review—March 13, 2005 Rank favorites – Oregon Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to work for: four Douglas County businesses among select few honored in annual survey.

Young has dedicated a lifetime of service to help out others The Roseburg News-Review - Editorial - Oct. 5, 2004

Local community activist Martha Young a Women of Achievement honoree The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 3, 2004

County honors good works by businesses The Roseburg News-Review - April 20, 2004 Three businesses collected top prizes and the Douglas County commissioners received kudos during the second Business Building Community Awards on Monday.

Shaffer honored by governor, Democrats The Roseburg News-Review - Feb. 29, 2004 The chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of Indians was honored Saturday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland with a Teddy Award, a Democratic Party of Oregon distinction named for Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

Cow Creek Tribal Council wins the Businesses Building Community Award in the Large Business Category Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce -- Chamber Newsletter -- Business Perspectives -- May 2003

Seven Feathers wins disabilities award Umpqua Free Press - Oct. 14, 1999 Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort wins an award in Salem, Oregon for hiring Oregonians with disabilities.

Businesses honored for employing disabled The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 13, 1999 The Disabilities Commission of Oregon cites Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort for hiring and accommodating Oregonians with disabilities.

Cow Creeks Honored for business efforts The Roseburg News-Review - May 2, 1999 The Federal Department of Housing & Urban Development presents the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians an award to honor the Tribe's successful efforts in business, economic development & diversification.

Fundraising for Worthy Projects Section 8

Governor honors vets with Cow Creeks The Roseburg News-Review—July 5, 2006 Governor Ted Kulongoski honors veterans at the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians’ seventh annual Fourth of July celebration.

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.

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

Talking about meth abuse The Roseburg News Review—March 1, 2006 The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians helps educate the community about methamphetamine abuse.

Canyonville recognizes First Citizens The Roseburg News-Review—February 27, 2006 Gloria McGinnis, member of the Cow Creek Indian Foundation Board, is recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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.

Cow Creeks receive grant for diabetes prevention The Roseburg News-Review—January 19, 2006 The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is organizing health programs to prevent diabetes among tribal members.

Casino Money Opens Doors To Politics NativeUnity - July 27, 2004 Indian Tribes that operate casinos are putting their money to work through political contributions, hoping to make a difference, from civil rights to voting rights to curtailing drunken driving to environmental policies.

Cow Creeks kick off housing project The Roseburg News-Review - Aug. 17, 2004

Casino Money Opens Doors To Politics NativeUnity - July 27, 2004 Indian Tribes that operate casinos are putting their money to work through political contributions, hoping to make a difference, from civil rights to voting rights to curtailing drunken driving to environmental policies.

Youth computer lab gets big upgrade The Roseburg News-Review - July 1, 2004 Wyden visits Roseburg: Senator sees results of grants he encouraged groups to apply for.

Tribe hosts gala for memorial project The Roseburg News-Review The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians host an event to help raise $100 million for the Washington, D.C. World War II Memorial honoring all who served in WW II.

Seven Feathers to host Salute to Veterans fundraising weekend for WW II Memorial The Roseburg News-Review The Cow Creek Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort hosts fund-raiser for the National World War II Memorial.

Fund-raiser to benefit World War II monument The Roseburg News-Review The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians hosts a fund-raising dinner to help raise $1.4 million for the National World War II Memorial.

Cow Creeks raise money for WW II memorial The Roseburg News-Review - April 28, 2000 Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians provide buses so Douglas County residents can travel to Salem, Oregon to help raise $1.4 million for the new World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Noteworthy Cow Creeks Section 9

Club News for November 5, 2006 The Roseburg News-Review—November 5, 2006 Annual Veterans ceremony is slated.

Shaffer to receive UO honor today The Roseburg News-Review—June 15, 2006 Sue Shaffer is honored with the Outstanding Service to the State of Oregon award by the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Guest Column – the gospel according to the Rev. Pat Robertson – again The Roseburg News-Review—November 16, 2005 My name is Brianna Bishop. I am a junior at Roseburg High School and a member of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

Citizens of the Year named in Canyonville Roseburg News-Review-Feb. 21, 2005 Sue Shaffer, Chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, was presented a lifetime achievement award at banquet sponsored by the Canyonville Lions Club

Sue Shaffer - Biography at The Institute of Tribal Government The Institute for Tribal Government

UCDC reaps large grants to fund Grand renovation The Roseburg News-Review—October 20, 2002 Amassing chunks of federal and state money was pivotal to renovating Roseburg’s Grand Hotel into low-income housing and commercial spaces.

Birthday Wishes for Mrs. Sue Shaffer The House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. - July 18, 2002

Sue Shaffer is Appointed to University of Oregon President’s Native American Advisory Board December 2001 Sue Shaffer has been appointed to the University of Oregon President’s Native American Advisory Board for the University of Oregon and the Many Nations Longhouse.

Faculty to Honor Tribal Leader, Portland Businessman, Eugene Attorney University of Oregon News - June 16, 2001

Cow Creek Culture Section 10

Forest Service to protect native plants The Roseburg News-Review—January 25, 2006 Ceremonial tradition and recreation is preserved.

Tiller huckleberries get special status The Roseburg News-Review - May 24, 2005 The Cow Creek Indians have used a huckleberry place near Tiller as a spiritual gathering place for many years. ...

Protecting American Indian Intellectual Property in the Twenty-First Century: The Case of the Cow Creek Tribe and Indian Motorcycle Cultural Survival Quarterly - January 31, 2001 - Issue 24.4

Sue Shaffer is Appointed to University of Oregon President's Native American Advisory Board University of Oregon News - Dec. 2001

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