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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds ... National Gymnastics Meet Coming Lorrie Morgan to Perform Take “Five Minutes” and get your tickets to see Lorrie Morgan when she comes to Chinook Winds Casino on Feb. 22 and 23. Morgan is the daughter of Grand Ole Opry star George Morgan. She made her debut at the Opry at age 13. After losing her father at age 16, she was singing professionally at age 17. Four years later, she was opening for George Jones. She performed at Opryland USA, sang demo sessions for country publishing giant Acuff- Rose, and became a member of the Opry in 1985, the youngest singer ever to join the Opry. Lorrie Morgan Morgan’s history is studded with collaborations and she has recorded with many singers, including Keith Whitley, Tammy Wynette, Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, and the Beach Boys. Her musical life has had more than its share of wonderful moments and a good deal of hard times as well. Morgan finally made it to “star” status in the early ‘90s with a string of Top 10 country hits, including “Five Minutes,” and “What Part of No.” She was nominated in ‘90, ‘91 and ‘92 as the Female Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA). In ‘94 and ‘96, she was chosen as the Female Artist of the Year by the fan-voted TNN Music City News Awards. Also in ’90, she I won the Vocal Event of the Year from the CMA. Her popularity with fans has helped her win the TNN/Music City News Female Vocalist Award four times. Morgan has appeared on numerous television shows, co-hosted the 1995 American Music Awards with Tom Jones and Queen Latifah, and published “Forever Yours Faithfully” about her life and love with Keith Whitley. In 2001, she married country star Sammy Kershaw and continues to record, tour, and make music for all. * Don’t say “Maybe Not Tonight” and miss the opportunity to see Morgan’s musical magic when she comes to Chinook Winds Casino on Feb. 22 and 23. The show is at 8 p.m. each night, with ticket prices ranging from $25 to $40, depending on seat location. i Super Bowl Pays Off Look forward to a profitable Super Bowl Sunday at Chinook Winds Casino on Feb. 3. The casino is giving away $5,000 in cash, along with many other prizes, to celebrate! Drawings begin at 1 p.m. on the floor, before the game, for an assortment of prizes. At halftime, you’ll have four chances to win, with two drawings for $250 and two drawings for $500. At game’s end, it gets even better with six drawings - two for $250, two for $500, and another two drawings for $1,000. Entry slips will be distributed throughout the day to guests who are actively gaming. The 2001 “Best of the Beach” awards honored Chinook Winds as the “Best Place to Watch Football,” and it’s only natural when you can enjoy the game in the Rogue River Lounge. Surround yourself with football necessities, including a big-screen TV, free stadium-style food, and the chance to win a cash bonus! Assorted prizes will be given away throughout the game. There also will be beer specials of $1.25 for domestic drafts and $2.25 for micro drafts. Guests will have the chance to “roll the dice” for the lounge’s drink specials good only for the duration of the game. by Teresa Simmons More than 230 of the best young female gymnasts from around the region will compete in a national gymnastics invitational meet, The Pacific Edge Invitational, at Chinook Winds Casino’s Convention Center on Feb. 8-10. This is the first year that this annual event, hosted by Salem’s Athletic Edge gymnastics, will be held at Chinook Winds. The meet is drawing competitive gymnasts from age 7 to 18 from gyms throughout the area - Idaho Falls, Idaho; Coos Bay, Ore.; and Mukilteo and Seattle, Wash., to name a few. The gymnasts will compete in four events: floor, balance beam, uneven bars, and vault. USA Gymnastics judges will score the four events and all-around. The competitions will take place Feb. 9. Event finals will occur Feb. 10, with the top five competitors in levels seven through 10 facing off. ‘This sport opens doors for athletes — not only to have an opportunity to someday reach an Olympic dream, but also to have a chance to work for an NCAA scholarship,” said Walt Wagner, Athletic Edge executive director. “Events like these open the door for achieving those dreams.” The meet is divided into sessions, starting with the beginning-level competitors and advancing to the high-level gymnasts. The meet schedule is as follows, with times approximate depending on length of preceding session: Feb. 9 8 a.m. - Level 5 Competition 1 p.m. - Levels 6 and 7 7 p.m. - Levels 8-10 Feb. 10 8:30 a.m. - Event Finals, Levels 7-10 Ticket price is $5 for adults; children under 12, $3; and a family package for $10, on sale at the door. Proceeds from the Pacific Edge Challenge will help build a scholarship fund for underprivileged young people to compete in this sport. The Athletic Edge is a non-profit corporation. “In training young athletes, it is our goal to help these talented young people grow into strong, well-rounded, positive adults,” Wagner said. Siletz Native Crafts Needed The Chinook Winds Gift Shop is looking for Siletz tribal crafts to sell. Employees of Chinook Winds cannot market crafts through the gift shop due to company policy, but all other tribal members are eligible. Contact Nicky Peterson at 541-996-5797. [ Win “Cash in a Flash” , Chinook Winds Casino is going to spread the cash around with the ■ Feb. 10 “Cash in a Flash” drawing. 5 Entry forms are available to win a portion of the $25,000 in cash that will ■ be given away. It will be easy money for 23 lucky winners, drawn between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Feb. 10, to receive cash prizes ranging from ■$200 to $5,000! Battle of the Belt The 2002 West Coast Martial Arts Kick-off - the 2002 Battle of the Belt - will take place at Chinook Winds Casino on Feb. 2. Sponsored by the White Wolf Martial Arts Academy, the competition is open to all ages. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 2; the tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The showcase event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Daytime tickets are available through Frankie Rosenweig, $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Nighttime showcase tickets are available through all Fasttixx outlets, $12 for general admission seating. For additional information, contact Frankie Rosenweig at 503-560-0316 or visit BattleOfTheBelt.com. February 2002 □ Siletz News □ 19
