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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds ... by Teresa Simmons Run for the Wind II Motorcycles, Music, and More Chinook Winds Casino & Convention Center is hosting Run for the Wind II on Aug. 24-26. Saddle up and cruise to the coast for the summer’s coolest bike event, Run for the Wind II, a benefit for the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association. Help Oregon’s veteran community while enjoying three days of fun, excitement, and good times ... plus a chance to win an Indian motorcycle. Blackjack, poker, and slot tournaments, great food, hot concerts, a motorcycle show with all the latest gear, and a poker run are just part of the fun! Bikes, bikes, and more bikes. Bikes fit for “Easy Rider,’’ a lovely lady, the weekend warrior, or a couple just cruisin’ around will be on display outside the casino, with judging and prizes. A trade show in the convention center will feature approximately 80 booths. It will begin at noon on Aug. 24 and run through the weekend. A blackjack tournament on Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. and a slot tournament on Aug. 25, also at 5 p.m., add a touch of excitement to the weekend. Also, a poker run is planned for Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. and a poker tournament on Aug. 26 begins at 1 p.m. A rededication of the American Veterans/Desert Storm Memorial located directly outside of the casino will take place on Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. At 6 p.m. on Aug. 26, a drawing will be held for an Indian “Chief’ 2000 motorcycle. Entry forms are available now at the Winner’s Circle. Get movin’ with the Edgar Winter Band in concert on Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. and on Aug. 25 at 7 and 10 p.m. (see story below). It makes no difference whether you own your own bike or are a casual observer when it comes to the special “package deals” offered for the weekend. For more information on Run for the Wind II, contact Special Events Manager Les Eisenbarth at 1-888-244-6665, ext. 5839. Simmons Promoted to Banquet Captain Congratulations to tribal member Derek Simmons, who recently was promoted from casino houseman to banquet captain. Derek has worked at Chinook Winds Casino since April 1996, starting out in the “tent” or temporary structure. Derek initially was hired as a change person. Later, he became a key person and finally was hired on as houseman in the Banquets Department, where he has worked for the past three years setting up 20 □ Siletz News □ August 2001 « «I • banquets. Derek is the son of Sheryl and Lenford Simmons. Binek Hired as Direct Mail/ Database Manager that time, she developed an internal marketing/business plan, worked closely with the casino’s advertising agency, and organized promotions and special events. When asked why she wanted to move to Lincoln City, Tara said, “I was bom and raised in the Dakotas, and I have had the desire to live and work outside of the Midwest. After visiting Edgar Winter Band to Perform Take a “Free Ride” when the Edgar Winter Band performs at Chinook Winds Casino & Convention Center on Aug. 24 and 25. Versed in a wide variety of instruments and musical styles, Winter has managed to defy stereotypes. Bom and raised in Beaumont, Texas, in 1946, the blues-rock musician grew up singing in church and in a barbershop quartet, and played saxophone at an early age. As a teen-ager, he began playing in an R&B group with his older brother, Johnny Winter, who soon became a respected blues-rock guitarist. Through his association with his brother, Edgar Winter signed a deal with Epic Records in 1970. He recorded an acclaimed solo debut, “Entrance,” followed by two hit albums featuring Edgar Winter backed by a horn-based group called White Trash. In late 1972, he formed the Edgar Winter group, with whom he recorded 1973’s “They Only Come Out At Night.” This contained the No. 1 synth-driven single “Frankenstein” and the Top 20 hit “Free Ride,” selling more than 2 million copies. Edgar Winter continued recording and touring for years to come, working with both his older brother and guitar wizard Rich Derringer, as well as a reunited version of White Trash. He released his most recent album, “The Real Deal,” on Intersound in 1996. It features cameos by Derringer, Leon Russell, and Jermaine Jackson, among others. Currently residing in the LA area, Edgar Winter has spent much of the last decade penning movie scores. He also expanded his creative talents with his acting debut in Paramount’s “Netherworld” as well as “The Cape” for MTM. Concert time is 8 p.m. on Aug. 24, and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Aug. 25, with tickets priced at $10 and $15, depending on seat location. Derek. Simmons Lincoln City, I realized this was the match I was looking for. Even during Tara Binek my first trip, I could see that the Tara Binek has been hired as the Direct Mail/Database manager for Chinook Winds Casino & Convention Center, effective June 8, 2001. She relocated to Lincoln City from her home state of North Dakota. Tara earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., in 1993. For the past seven-and-one-half years, she worked at a Native American casino on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation in North Dakota. Tara began her gaming experience in a guest services role, developing the casino’s club card program, executing gaming promotions/special events, and acting as a liaison between management and guests. She was promoted to Marketing manager in 1999. During relationship between Lincoln City and Chinook Winds Casino was a positive one. “Chinook Winds is a beautiful property, with an ideal setting. Plus the chance to live on the West Coast makes it all the more appealing. I have found Lincoln City to be a friendly coastal community - neighbors and co-workers have been so welcoming! “I truly am excited to bring to Chinook Winds my experiences in the gaming industry and enthusiasm for the work I do. In the short time I have been here, it is obvious that teamwork is key at Chinook Winds - employees are team members, all working toward a single goal of offering an enjoyable entertainment experience to our guests.”
