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Riddle Band Collects $10,000 from Cow Creek Tribe
The Roseburg News-Review---July 8, 2008
“I am overwhelmed our kids from a small Douglas County school will have the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall in 2009,” said tribal Chairwoman Sue Shaffer.
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians presented a $10,000 check to Riddle High School band director Marty Follose to help with travel expenses of the 54 band members.
Wyden Salutes Vets for Service and Talks About Health Care
The Roseburg News-Review---July 6, 2008
Rick Freund, a resident of Sutherlin, said he was thankful that the Cow Creek Tribe annually sponsors a Fourth of July tribute dinner to honor US military veterans at the Seven Feathers Convention Center.
“This is wonderful,” he said. “Every year, they make it a little bit bigger and better.
Grave Concerns
The Roseburg News-Review---May 26, 2008
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians provided a grant to celebrate South Oregon history by improving the Myrtle Creek Cemetery and creating a peaceful resting place for the individuals buried in the graveyard.
I Walked a Mile in her Shoes
The Roseburg News Review---May 6, 2008
Letter to the Editor-- Dave Hopkins
If a large group of men walking--or tottering--in red or pink patent leather heals won't get you talking, nothing will.
The Cow Creek Tribe and the Battered Persons Advocacy organized a thought provoking event to help raise awareness of the violence against women and children that exists.
Riddle Band Collects $10,000 from Cow Creek Tribe
The Roseburg News-Review---July 8, 2008
“I am overwhelmed our kids from a small Douglas County school will have the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall in 2009,” said tribal Chairwoman Sue Shaffer.
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians presented a $10,000 check to Riddle High School band director Marty Follose to help with travel expenses of the 54 band members.
Day of Sharing a gift to homeless this December
The Roseburg News-Review---December 12, 2007
The Cow Creek Tribe of the Umpqua Band of Indians is helping fund a special Day of Sharing Christmas dinner for more than 200 low-income people and 70 volunteers on December 22.
With the giving, holiday spirit filling the air, local homeless advocates hope A Day of Sharing will bring out the generosity of Douglas County.
Cow Creek Tribe sends Holiday Cheer to Oregon soldiers
The Roseburg News Review---December 4, 2007
The Cow Creek Tribe supports Oregon soldiers serving in Iraq by paying for the shipping of Christmas stockings and making it easy for Douglas County Residents to connect with US soldiers during the Christmas Season.
EDITORIAL: Roses and Thorns
The Roseburg News-Review---August 24, 2007
The projects and causes the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians choose to donate to each year reflect their concern for the welfare and growth of Douglas County communities.
Add a South County airport runway and new Umpqua Transit buses to the list of things the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians has helped fund.
Myrtle Creek Airport and Umpqua Transit receive Tribal Grants
The Roseburg News-Review---August 21, 2007
The Cow Creek Economic Development and Revitalization program, created by the Cow Creek tribe to develop cooperative relationships to benefit the local community, has awarded $55,000 to the City of Myrtle Creek and to Umpqua Transit.
U.S. Sen. Republican Gordon Smith Unveils his Solution for the Iraq War
The Roseburg News-Review---August 8, 2007
Speaking at a luncheon sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, U.S. Sen. Republican Gordon Smith unveiled his solution for the crisis in Iraq to about 200 Douglas County business and community leaders.
U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith unveiled his solution for ending the crisis in Iraq, during a luncheon talk Tuesday in Roseburg.
Speaking at a lunch sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Pendleton Republican said the United States needs to acknowledge the deep-seated animosity between Iraq’s Shia and Sunni tribes and work on a plan that would allow them to live peacefully within the same country.
Tribe hosts Tribute Dinner for Veterans
The Roseburg News-Review---June 29, 2007
On the Fourth of July the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians will treat about 800 U.S. military veterans to a special tribute dinner at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort.
Medals from Past Foreign Wars awarded in Annual Ceremony at Seven Feathers
The Roseburg News-Review---July 5, 2007
There will always be a Fourth of July banquet for US military veterans at Seven Feathers says Cow Creek Tribal Chairwoman Sue Shaffer. Our veterans have earned “ongoing respect for their efforts.”
Andry wins Cow Creeks Scholarship
The Roseburg News-Review---May 11, 2007
Every year the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians gives every high school in Douglas County the opportunity to award a $1,500 scholarship to one student planning to attend Umpqua Community College.
Tribe provides Money for Douglas County Transportation Providers
The Roseburg News-Review--March 21, 2007
Transportation services like Dial-a-Ride and Mercy Hospital Express are a vital service for many Douglas County Residents.
The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians donated $40,000 for these transportation providers.
A Sweet Combination: ChocolArt Affaire raises Money for Families of Children with Special Needs
The Roseburg News-Review---February 1, 2007
The Cow Creeks, Creative Images and Seven Feathers support the ChocolArt Affaire, an innovative, creative gourmet fundraiser for Douglas County’s Early Intervention Program.
There will be chocolate and art and tickets for a Rod Stewart concert, a Blazer basketball game, a romantic weekend getaway and accommodation in Fiji to be auctioned at this fun and tasty event at Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort.
Shaffer says Tribe Gave $1.1 Million Extra in 2006
The Roseburg News-Review---January 10, 2007
"The simple fact is governments do not pay taxes," Shaffer said. "When land goes into tribal government ownership, it is removed from the tax rolls, the same as when cities, counties, state and federal government take ownership of land."
However, the Cow Creek tribe chose to donate more than $1.1 million to Douglas County organizations in 2006.
This is more than six times what was lost to Douglas County in property taxes when the tribe removed land from the tax rolls.
Thankful for This Place
The Roseburg News Review---November 22, 2006
Thanksgiving dinner is available at St. Joe's Kitchen every Tuesday and nearly 150 people come to eat. The dinners are open to everyone, but are especially welcome to Roseburg’s poor.
The kitchen relies on charitable donations from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Ford Family Foundation and individual contributions.
Kudos for December 28, 2006
Kudos for November 19, 2006
The Roseburg News-Review—November 19, 2006
Cow Creeks give aid to UCC
Roseburg News-Review—June 16, 2006EDITORIAL: 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, 2006The 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, 2006GREEN – 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, 2006Huge thanks from the Umpqua Nonprofit Coalition.
Restore arts in South Umpqua School District
The Roseburg News-Review—April 27, 2006Letter to the Editor—Ann Shields
Cow Creek generosity fuels needed clinic
The Roseburg News-Review—March 1, 2006Letter to the Editor—Bryan McNutt
Doctor will lead meth abuse talks
The Roseburg News-Review—February 23, 2006Cow 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, 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.
Booming Winston (excerpt)
The Roseburg News-Review—January 15, 2006City 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, 2004The 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, 2004Sue Shaffer Presents Award to Helga Conrad
CowCreeks’ worth outweighs their tax breaks
The Roseburg News-Review—April 18, 2004We 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, 2004Although 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, 2004An 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-ReviewThe 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-ReviewEditorial: 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, 2003The five-year plan aims at going beyond simply providing food to the poor.
Editorial – Friday Roundup
The Roseburg News-Review—September 19, 2003Pioneer 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, 2003Sue 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, 2003The 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, 2003The 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, 2003The 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, 2002The 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, 2002The 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, 2002KELLOGG – 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, 2002To 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, 2002The Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Indians contributes $150,000 to Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon to promote education in Indian law.
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