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.
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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.
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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.
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Win “Cash in a Flash”
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Chinook Winds Casino is going to spread the cash around with the
■ Feb. 10 “Cash in a Flash” drawing.
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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
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