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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds ... by Teresa Simmons Run for the Wind 2001 The Run for the Wind II was co-sponsored by the Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association. This year’s event was more successful than anticipated, with motorcycle enthusiasts filling the town in what turned out to be nearly perfect weather. Bright, shiny bikes - classic and new, stock and custom, each as individual as its owner - lined the street in front of the casino throughout the weekend, on display for the public and many were entered in a contest. The convention center housed a motorcycle trade show with booths selling items of interest to those who “ride” and custom bikes on display. The Edgar Winter Band got the crowd jumpin’, rejuvenating everyone with an unrestrained heavy beat and frenzy of sound. Kris Clark won the Blackjack tournament. Poker Run participants rode up and down the highways through the northern part of the county. Rumor has it that it was great fun. Gordon Cabrol won the VLT and $1,250. The final day of events included the rededication of the Veterans Memorial (see story on page 13), a Poker tournament, Bingo Blowout, Cash Cube promotion, awards ceremony for bike competition winners, and the grand prize drawing for the Indian Chief 2000 motorcycle. Lots of Winners With so many tournaments and contests, Chinook Winds had a weekend of winners: Gail Carroll wins the Indian Chief2000 motorcycle. Blackjack Tournament: Kris Clark VLT Tournament: Gordon Cabrol Poker Run: Ken Sharp Bingo Bonanza Blowout: Sharon Berry, Lincoln City, Ore., $7,750 Poker Tournament: Doris Magiera, 4th place, $100; Wayne T. Sabala, 3rd place, $200; Michael W. Stuck, 2nd place, $300; and Walter Behrens, 1st place, $500 Bike Competition People’s Choice/Best of Show Wes Loucks Best Paint Gary Beutler Best Classic Import Robert Berkley Best Custom Bike Rainer Gruesch Best Classic Pre-1982 Scott and Kathy Gee OVMA President’s Choice Dale Garland Mathew Colins Siletz Tribal Award Visitor & Convention Bureau Gary Beutler Chamber of Commerce Award Tim Marino Mayor’s Award Sheila Hansen 2001 Custom 1990 Springer 1968 Triumph 1997 Heritage 1948 Indian Chief 1941 Indian Chief 1996 Honda Goldwing Trike 1990 Springer 1999 Indian 1995 Sportster Grand Prize Winner of the Indian Chief 2000 Motorcycle: Gail Carroll, Otis Sharon Berry (c) of Lincoln City, Ore., wins the $7,750 Bingo jackpot. She is pictured with Joe Padilla and Marc Daniels. 22 Siletz News □ October 2001
