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The Roseburg News-Review January 17, 2006In 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.
This is only a few of the many instances they have assisted government and other agencies without hesitation.
During the current problems of flooding in many areas, the South Umpqua Historical Society’s Museum in Canyonville was flooded. The City of Canyonville’s Public Works Department graciously excavated a run-off ditch to divert some of the water. Frank Toors, an engineer employed by Seven Feathers for their dam project was contacted for consultation. He not only came to the museum, he brought a crew of his workers. They sandbagged the most vulnerable areas and dug a diversion ditch which directed the water away from the museum. Toors voluntarily accomplished these tasks with the blessings of the Cow Creek Tribal Administration.
As a member of the historical society and interested in our local history, I express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our neighbors and friends the Cow Creek Tribe.
Another situation of tribal co-operation occurred when the City of Canyonville Water Treatment Plant shut down. Public Works Superintendent Tony Lakey contacted an engineer from Seven Feathers and they furnished water to the City of Canyonville until the water treatment plant was again on line. I am only one of the many who are thankful to the Cow Creek Tribe for their generosity and willing commitment to all citizens of the area.
Further evidence of their commitment can be seen and heard at the upcoming grant program at Seven Feathers Convention Center on Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
Chuck Spindel
Canyonville