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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds in August... by Teresa Simmons Run for the Wind IV Features Robbie Knieval in Giant Pepsi Truck Jump Saddle up and cruise to Chinook Trophies will be presented in front of Winds Casino for summer’s coolest the casino at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24. In bike event, Run for the Wind IV. This addition to a trophy, all winners will has become a biker’s mecca on the coast receive $100 cash. for one weekend (Aug. 22-24 this year) A trade show featuring the latest for the past three years. in biker’s needs will be held in the World famous daredevil Robbie parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. on Knieval, son of Evel Knieval, will Aug. 22, 9 a m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 23, attempt one of his death-defying jumps and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24. on Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. in front of the Bingo will have a Run for the Wind casino, with dozens of Pepsi trucks special on Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. with a $30 lined up for him to soar over. Robbie buy-in. Main session games pay $500; has many heart-stopping jumps to his blackout games pay $1,199. credit, including the unthinkable jump For those who want to ride the coast across the Grand Canyon that set a new on Aug. 23, the Oregon Veterans distance record of 228 feet. Motorcycle Association will host a He’s jumped an oncoming train poker run that begins at 11 a.m. with and, in the television show Chips, he prize money adding up $1,777. jumped a flying airplane. Among his More than $12,000 in cash and records is the world record truck jump. prizes will be awarded on Aug. 23 to Robbie’s show bike and leathers the winners of the 2003 West Coast will be on display the week prior “Arm Wars’’ Pro-Am Arm to the event and he’ll be Wrestling Championship. available for autographs & Weigh-ins will take place and photos in the lobby on on Aug. 22 from 8 p.m. to • Aug. 22 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Add to the excitement some intrigue with a hush-hush surprise pre jump event that Chinook Winds is Find out Where the Action Is with keeping a closely guarded secret. Paul Revere and The Raiders at It’ll be non-stop excitement for the Chinook Winds Casino on Aug. 22-23. full weekend. In addition to Knieval’s Revere organized the Raiders in jump, look at this list of events: 1958. Since then, it’s been one wild performance after another with 25 • Paul Revere and The Raiders in concert consecutive hit singles, eight gold • North American Arm Wrestling albums, and nearly 50 million records Championships, with more than sold. Louie, Louie, Ooh Poo Pah Doo, $6,000 in cash and prizes • Custom bike show with vendors Just Like Me, Kicks, Hungry, Good Thing, and Indian Reservation (which and a beer and wine garden • Free Biker’s Ball with a live band sold nearly 3 million singles, the biggest- • OVMA Poker Run, with $ 1 JU in selling record for Columbia Records in cash and prizes 10 years) are among their many hits. • Charity pancake breakfast In 1965-66, the group was featured • Bike competition with approx on the ABC TV show Where the Action imately $ 1,000 in cash and prizes Is, produced by Dick Clark. In 1968-69, • Veteran’s Memorial rededication Revere co-hosted the weekly ABC • Blackjack, slot, and poker tournaments series Happening, which featured The • Drawings for Harley Davidson Raiders. They’ve done numerous TV merchandise and radio commercials, been featured • Afternoon coastal tour ride (Aug. 22) on many TV shows, and have per formed thousands of concerts in North Bikes, bikes, and more bikes. America and Europe. Bikes fit for Easy Rider, a lovely lady, Revere, the only remaining the weekend warrior, or a couple just cruisin’ around will be on display member of the original group, has been outside the casino all weekend. Winners called the “mad man of rock ‘n’ roll” of eight categories will receive awards for good reason. On stage, he carries and all awards will be People’s Choice. on with maniacal glee, as if he wants 10 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. The tournament begins at 1 p.m. The first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. Deluxe awards will go to first- through third-place finishers in all weight classes, which classes include: competition also will take place, with awards for first to third place and individual medals awarded to the first- place team. Entry fees are $30 for professional, $25 for amateur, and $20 for novice. Professional and amateur men’s right hand and lefthand: 0-154,155-176, 177-198, 199-242, 243* Professional ladies’ right hand: Open Amateur ladies’ right hand: 0-121,122- 143, 144+ Men’s novice right hand and left hand: 0-154, 155-176, 177-198, 199+ For more information, call 541-996-8739 or 406-248-4508. On Aug. 24 at noon, everyone is invited to honor military veterans at the rededication of the American Veterans/Desert Storm Memorial, located directly outside of the casino. Catch Paul Revere and The Raiders in concert at 9 p.m. on Aug. 22, and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Aug. 23. Tickets are $15to $30. Cash prizes awarded for the men’s right hand pro classes include $300 for first place, $200 for second, and $ 100 for third. Ladies’ right- and men’s left hand pro classes will be awarded $200 for first place, $100 for second, L and $50 for third. Prizes will be awarded at the tournament. A team' Rock On at the Biker's Ball to classic rock ‘n’ roll in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Aug. 23. For more information on Run for the Wind IV, contact Martin Wheeler at 541-996-8732. Go “Where the Action Is” with Paul Revere, Raiders to get in the last laugh before the men in the white coats carry him off. Al though band members have changed over time, the onstage excitement has re mained supercharged and the quality of music has only im proved. It’s truly a blast from the past. The net profits of Paul Revere and The Raiders’ most recent CD, The Wall, which features songs dedi cated to Vietnam veterans, are donated to the Ride to the Wall Foundation. The Paul Revere and The Raiders foundation’s board distributes the funds to charities that help homeless veterans, disabled veterans, or any veterans’ organization with a compelling need. Concert times are 9 p.m., Aug. 22, and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Aug. 23. Tickets are $ 15 to $30 depending on seat location. 'August 2003 □ Siletz News □ 2*1
