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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds in November ... by Teresa Simmons Not Only Waves Break on the Coast When watching the Women’s Professional Billiards Players (WPBA) on ESPN, you can see their competitive ness, talent, and skills. The nation’s top 64 female 9-ball players will compete at Chinook Winds on Nov. 19-23. This is your chance to see these masters of the game live and in-person. Allison Fisher currently is the No. 1-ranked female billiards player in America. She isn’t called the “Duchess of Doom’’ for nothing. After winning her first world-class competition at 17, Fisher moved to the U.S. from her hometown of Peach- haven, England, to pursue the WPBA’s 9-Ball tour. She won the second tournament she ever played in and in seven years has won more 9-Ball tournaments than all the other professionals combined. Like Gretzky, Woods, Jordan, and other sports greats, she makes the impossible look easy and the difficult routine. You may have seen her on ESPN. She wears all black when playing and has been said to “devour” her opponents. When you watch Jeanette Lee in person, it’s easy to see how her nickname, “Black Widow,” fits. Get a Babysitter and Call Your Girlfriends - Men of Paradise Return The male Polynesian dancers of Runi Tafeaga’s “Men of Paradise” are set to perform at Chinook Winds Casino on Nov. 7. The “Men of Paradise” are from Tahiti, Samoa, and Hawaii. Several of them were featured on Baywatch Hawaii. The “Men of Paradise” will perform in the convention center for two shows on one night only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show and at 9:30 p.m. for the 10 p.m. show. Tickets are $10. A no-host bar will be available and the shows are limited to individuals age 21 and over. New Hours in Keno 8 a.m. to Midnight Every Day! ■ ■ t Meet Soap Star Louise Sorel and Assorted Characters Have your photo taken with soap star Louise Sorel on Nov. 13-16 at Chinook Winds Casino! If you’re a soap opera fan, chances are you’ve seen Sorel in more than one of your favorite series. Currently, she portrays Judge Kay Campobello on All My Children. Her previous rolls include Augusta Lockridge on Santa Barbara and Judith Sanders on One Life to Live. Her prime-time television credits include Knots Landing, Star Trek, Bonanza, Ladies' Man, Sunset Limousine, and Zorro. 20 □ Siletz News □ Sorel appeared in the feature films Plaza Suite, Airplane II, Where The Boys Are,” Every Little Crook and Nanny, PS. I Love You, and Ken Russell’s Crimes of Passion. She has starred in numerous Broadway productions, including Philadelphia, Here I Come, Man & Boy, Take Her, She’s Mine, The Dragon, Lorenzo, and The Sign in Sydney Brustein’s Window. In addition, Cleopatra, King Tut, a train conductor, and an Eskimo girl will meet and greet Chinook Winds’ guests. November 2003 She’s one of the most recognized pool players in the world (ranked No. 4) and her precision at the table is truly something to behold. Lee started playing pool in 1992 and in less than two years was ranked No. 1. Ewa Laurance isn’t just the ninth best female pool player in the world, she’s also the current WPBA president and has just written her third book on the subject. She started playing billiards when she was 14 in her native town of Gayle, Sweden. At 17, she won the European Salute to Veterans with Free Shows Stars and Stripes Forever, two free concerts honoring veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, will be held at Chinook Winds Casino on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11. Get ready for a stirring tribute to those who have dedicated themselves to defend our country and the freedom we cherish, and fought so that others could be free from tyranny. Cake will be available in the lobby prior to the shows. Showroom doors open at 3:30 p.m. for the 4 p.m. concert and 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. The Siletz Tribal Honor Guard will open the show with the presentation of the colors, followed by entertainment provided by the The Keller Coker Orchestra, with vocalists Mike Bartie, Bill Montague, and Jakki Ford. The shows include a tribute to the Andrews Sisters and actor Tom Hallick will give a reading that he originally performed with Charleton Heston at President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration. Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers have contributed a video featuring the patriotic song Stand Up And Thank Them Now, which Larry Gatlin says is a tribute to his veteran father and to all people who have served in the armed forces. Paul Revere and The Raiders also have given a video presentation to be played. The Kells Bagpipers, a 12-piece pipe and drum corps, will close the concerts. The shows are open to all ages. No tickets are required, it’s first-come, first-seated. Championship and then decided to live in the U.S. She was the No. 1-ranked pool player for two years and is dedi cated to furthering the sport of billiards. These ladies are just three of the 64 professional players coming from all over the nation to play in the National 9-Ball Championships at Chinook Winds. For die-hard fans, recent admirers, and those just curious about the sport, this event can’t be missed. On Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., the Celebrity Pro-Am Shootout will benefit My Sister’s Place, a local women’s shelter. Celebrities include David Naughton, Andrew Prine, and John Ashton, plus WPBA stars. Tickets range from $5 to $25. An all-day pass for the finals on Nov. 23 is available for $50. Discounts will be given to APA and BCA cardholders. Comedy Duo of Williams & Ree Returns Chinook Winds Casino is pleased to welcome back the audacious comedy team of Williams & Ree, also known as “the Indian and the White Guy,” for two performances on Nov. 14-15. They’re not bigoted — they make fun of everyone! Williams & Ree have performed together for more than 25 years. During that time, they have shared stages with such superstars as Garth Brooks, The Oak Ridge Boys, Charlie Daniels, and Randy Travis. They’ve worked as regulars on Hee Haw, appeared as regular guest stars on Country Kitchen with Florence Henderson, hosted LAFF TV with WILLIAMS & REE, and co-hosted The Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup. Their show is a lively, fast-paced mixture of comedy bits, social/political commentary, and racial zings intertwined with original songs. Not limited to comedy, Williams & Ree were nominated for Best Vocal Duo by the Country Music Association in 1995. Go beyond the chuckle and right into a belly laugh with the outrageous antics of “the Indian and the White Guy,” Williams & Ree. Show time is 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 and $15.
