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2008

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.

Mother, Advocate, Tribal Leader The Roseburg News Review---March 2, 2008 Sue Shaffer, Chairman of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians since 1983, grew up with strong moral values, an intense work ethic and a sense of commitment to helping her family and friends, her neighbors and her community. "The Cow Creek mission is about building people, not about building dependency", says Sue Shaffer.

Sue Shaffer: Dedicated Service The Roseburg News-Review---March 2, 2008 Sue Shaffer has dedicated her life to her family and to serving her tribe, her community and her nation. One of her greatest achievements has been guiding the Cow Creek Band to being re-established as a federally recognized tribe; successfully suing the federal government for a land claims settlement; negotiating intensely with the BIA to keep the financial settlement as a tribal investment resource; effectively establishing the first tribal business—a bingo hall in Canyonville; wisely re-investing the profits to expand the business; diversifying into seventeen tribal businesses; achieving tribal business success employing almost 1400 Douglas County residents over $40 million per year and being the largest creator of new jobs in Douglas County.

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.

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.

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.

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

2007

Oregon to Consider Banning Schools’ Indian Mascots The News Review—October 23, 2007 Because of the harmful effects of racial stereotyping and of the importance of respecting the sacred symbols and cultures of all peoples, an advisory panel has urged the elimination of all Native American mascots as soon as possible in all Oregon state-funded schools. In the past, Native-themed mascots have sometimes inspired negative racist taunts at sports competitions. However, Sue Shaffer, Cow Creek tribal chair, said that changing the mascot and logo of the Roseburg High School Indians is not a Cow Creek priority.

Sue Shaffer is a woman of service and of visionary leadership. 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. The last performance was a food fund raising activity for the Umpqua Community Action Network.

Shaffer named to Steering Committee for Clinton Campaign The Roseburg News Review---September 5, 2007 Sue Shaffer, chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians since 1983, has been named to the Oregon steering committee for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. "I think she’s very bright and very sharp on her feet," said Shaffer Hillary Clinton is sympathetic and attuned to Native American rights as well, Shaffer said.

Shaffer selected for Oregon Celebration Board The News Review---February 2, 2007 Sue Shaffer will be part of a State Board providing direction for the 2009 celebration of Oregon achieving statehood 150 years ago. The Celebration will be a unique opportunity to tell all the pieces of the Oregon story, including the Native American story.

Cow Creek Tribe sends Holiday Cheer to Oregon soldiers The Roseburg News Review---December 4, 2007 The employees of Umpqua Indian Foods have developed a creative, winwin program of making it easy for Douglas County residents to support US soldiers by purchasing camouflage Christmas stockings. The Cow Creek tribe is taking responsibility for the expenses of shipping the Christmas stockings to the troops.

Starlite Drive-In's Final Showing The News Review---September 27, 2007 To celebrate the last show at the historic Roseburg Drive-In Theatre before the movie screen is torn down, the Cow Creek Tribe organize a unique fundraising activity asking movie attendees to bring cans of food for the Umpqua Community Action Network.

Canyonville Recognizes It’s Volunteers The Roseburg News Review - April 1, 2007 The Canyonville Lions Club present to Sue Shaffer, tribal chairman of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, a special award in appreciation of the tribe’s "generous support, past and present".

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.

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.

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.

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.

2006

Governor talks with Native Americans: Meeting of the elders The Roseburg News Review---December 14, 2006 Governor Kulongoski meets with Oregon's tribal leaders to plot out future cooperation…”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’ goals are to have their neighbors understand that “this is our home land.”

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

Governor talks with Native Americans: Meeting of the elders The Roseburg News Review---December 14, 2006 Governor Kulongoski meets with Oregon's tribal leaders to plot out future cooperation…"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’ goals are to have their neighbors understand that "this is our home land."

Kudos for December 28, 2006

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Success of casinos ups ante on tribes’ power in politics The Eugene Register-Guard-July 18, 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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

2005

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... Section 1 History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 1 History of the Cow Creeks

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. ... Section 1 History of the Cow Creeks

Cow Creek Foundation grants help improve quality of life The Roseburg News-Review - July 20, 2005 Letter to the Editor - Claire D. Crocker Section 5 Cow Creek Foundation Grants

Appreciative of Capt. Thomason recognition The Roseburg News-Review - July 17, 2005 Letter to the Editor - Sue Shaffer Section 1 History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 4 Job Creation Contributions

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. Section 1 History of the Cow Creeks

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. ... Section 10 Cow Creek Culture

Cow Creek Foundation director, Norm Gershon, to serve on Roseburg Chamber Board Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Newsletter - Business Perspectives - 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. Section 5 Cow Creek Foundation Grants

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 Section 9 - Noteworthy Cow Creeks Section 9 Noteworthy Cow Creeks

2004

UEDP Receives Cedar Funds Grant from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Newsletter - Business Perspectives -- December 2004 Section 2 - Business Successes

County receives new doses of flu vaccine The Roseburg News-Review - Dec. 6, 2004 Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

UEDP RECEIVES CEDAR FUND AWARD - Sue Shaffer Presents Award to Helga Conrad Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business Perspective - Nov. 19, 2004 Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

What's the big deal about Cow Creeks? The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 19, 2004 Letter to the Editor - Ann Schartz Section 2 - Business Successes

City OKs Cow Creek tribal trust land deal The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 12, 2004 Section 2 - Business Successes

Young has dedicated a lifetime of service to help out others The Roseburg News-Review - Editorial - Oct. 5, 2004 Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

Local community activist Martha Young a Women of Achievement honoree The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 3, 2004 Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

Property put in tribal trust could hurt county The Roseburg News-Review - Oct. 3, 2004 Section 2 - Business Successes

Cow Creeks kick off housing project The Roseburg News-Review - Aug. 17, 2004 Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

Casino Money Opens Doors To Politics NativeUnity - July 4, 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. Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

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. Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

Tribal land swap plan a piece of justice The Roseburg News-Review - May 25, 2004 - Letter to the Editor - Mark Eagleton Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

Jackpot for Yreka Siskiyou Daily News - Apr. 26, 2004 Bust to Boom - Casino breathes new life into struggling timber town . Section 3 - Cow Creeks: A Responsible Employer

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

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. Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

Cow Creeks' worth outweighs their tax breaks The Roseburg News-Review - Editorial - April 18, 2004 Section 2 - Business Successes

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. Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

2003

Governor, Cow Creeks Have Blast The Roseburg News-Review - Nov. 2003 Kulongoski literally ignites Seven Feathers Creekside Development Project . Section 2 - Business Successes

Cow Creek Foundation Awards $564,000 in grants The Roseburg News-Review - July 30, 2003 Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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 Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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). Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

2002

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

Birthday Wishes for Mrs. Sue Shaffer The House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. - July 18, 2002 Section 9 - Noteworthy Cow Creeks

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

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. Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

2001

Cow Creek Foundation Gives $20,000 for UO Longhouse University of Oregon News - Dec. 11, 2001 Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

Sue Schaffer, tribal chair of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians U of O Faculty Newsletter - Inside Oregon - Dec. 2001 Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

Sue Shaffer is Appointed to University of Oregon President's Native American Advisory Board University of Oregon News - Dec. 2001 Section 10 - Cow Creek Culture

Faculty to Honor Tribal Leader, Portland Businessman, Eugene Attorney University of Oregon News - June 16, 2001 Section 9 - Noteworthy Cow Creeks

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

2000

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

1999

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 4 - Job Creation Contributions

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. Section 3 - Cow Creeks: A Responsible Employer

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. Section 3 - Cow Creeks: A Responsible Employer

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. Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

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). Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 7 - Awards Presented to the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 2 - Business Successes

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. Section 3 - Cow Creeks: A Responsible Employer

1998 - etc.

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 Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

Diary Of William P. Thomason Pioneer Days in Canyonville, Canyonville Lions Club, 1968 Section 1 - History of the Cow Creeks

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 5 - Cow Creek Foundations Grants

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 6 - Giving by the Cow Creek Tribe

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. Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

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. Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

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. Section 8 - Fundraising for Worthy Projects

Sue Shaffer - Biography at The Institute of Tribal Government The Institute for Tribal Government Section 9 - Noteworthy Cow Creeks

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