Siletz news /, March 01, 2000, Page 29, Image 29

It’s Happening at Chinook Winds
.^_by Teresa
The Neville Brothers Return
The Neville Brothers will return to Chinook Winds
Casino on March 31 and April 1 with their own unique sound
Their 1997 concerts at the casino were like none other seen
on the Oregon Coast. Marvelous harmonies, exciting rhythms,
and inspiring solos are all part of the Neville Brothers’ soul­
jarring performance.
The array of talent in this family is in itself incredible and
the enthusiasm and style incorporated into their act are things
of beauty. Drawing from every African American musical style,
from jazz and R&B to reggae and Zydeco, Art, Charles, Cyril,
and Aaron Neville have created a musical style uniquely
their own.
Since the 50s in New Orleans, the brothers have
performed either individually or as a group, until in recent years
they became reunited and included children and wives in their
music, making it a true family event bonded with love. Their
sound has grown and improved with time as is evident in their
recent album, “Mitakuye Oyasin Oyasin/AII My Relations” (title
approved by the Lakota nation elders). This album stresses
the Native American belief “that we are all one, and that we
all need to work together for our own survival and the survival
of the planet,” a theme that is stressed through their songs
and performances.
The band won a Grammy in 1989 for Best Instrumental
with the song “Healing Chant” from the Yellow Moon album.
and Cyril Neville
Aaron achieved enduring pop stardom in 1967 for “Tell it Like
It Is” and for his Top 10 duets with Linda Ronstadt, “Don’t Know
Much and All My Life,” both Grammy winners.
There’s no way to adequately describe the music and
the style of the Neville Brothers. If you’ve never seen them
perform, it s time to treat yourself to an experience you’ll never
forget. Millions of fans will tell you the Neville Brothers’ sound
will wrap you up, carry you away, and soothe your soul.
Concert time for both nights is 8 p.m. Ticket prices range
from $30 to $45, depending on seat location.
Left photo: Steve
Hartsock, 4th
quarter
“Superstar”
employee. Photo
below (I to r):
Logan Smith,
Shyla Simmons,
Jodyne
Youngblood, and
Ed Schmock,
"Superstar”
award nominees.
Steve Hartsock Chosen as
4th Quarter Superstar
Security Guard Steve Hartsock has been chosen as
the Superstar” employee for the last quarter of 1999 at
Chinook Winds Casino. His award included a check
for $1,000.
To receive the Superstar” award, an employee must
perform his/her duties at a high standard of excellence on a
consistent basis. He/she must exhibit above-the-norm internal
and external customer service and be a team leader by
example. Instances of exemplary performance must be
documented. Each person’s nomination goes through several
reviews before the final selection is made. With more than
700 employees and only four of these awards given each year,
it’s a real honor to be chosen as the “Superstar.”
Nominations can be made by customers or co-workers.
Hartsock’s nomination came from another employee and
among the reasons mentioned for the nomination were, “Steve
is an exceptional officer who gives 110 percent every day.
Steve is also a supervisor who leads by example. He expects
the best from everyone but gets right down there with you to
work beside you.”
According to General Manager Gordon Dickie, ‘Tm
proud to say that Chinook Winds has an amazing staff and,
because we do, it’s extremely hard to select just one person
per quarter. Steve can be as proud of his selection as we are
of him.”
Other nominees were Logan Smith, Shyla Simmons,
Jodyne Youngblood, and Ed Schmock.
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