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CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT PASSAGES Smokin’ at the Ocean Smolders as Pacific NW’s Biggest BBQ Contest Nationally Ranked Professional Eaters Compete in Rib-Eating Contest This year’s Smokin' at the Ocean Barbecue & Brew Fest makes a trium phant return to Chinook Winds Casino Resort on July 14-16. Sanctioned by the Western BBQ Association. Smokin' at the Ocean is Oregon’s barbecue state championship with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. Activities include live music from Norman Sylvester, Papa Salty, Paul De Lay, and Patrick Lamb in the Brew Fest beer garden. The return of the nationally sanctioned rib-eating contest rounds out a fun-packed family weekend. Regional competitive eaters and fans of this new “sport” can heave a sigh of relief. The nationally sanctioned Competitive Rib Eating Champion ship, with a top prize of $1,500. is back. And like last year, locals can earn a chance to battle the experts by com peting in the regional amateur eating contest - first 15 to sign up the day of the event by 5 p.m. - only $20 to enter. The top four finishers will take on the 2005 champion, Joey Chestnut, and other eaters from the International Federation of Competitive Eaters As sociation (IFOCE) on July 16 at 3 p.m. Chestnut is currently the No. 2 com petitive eater in the world. The IFOCE is always looking for the next competitive eating sensation and encourages everyone interested to participate in the Amateur Rib Eating Competition. Anyone can enter the amateur rib eating contest on July 15 at 6 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee (donated to local char- Happy Belated Birthday to Grandpa (Timothy Walker Washing ton), who turned 8 on May 3. Love you whole bunches. Grandma (Lillian Compo), Grand pa (Derek Washington Sr.) Mom (Selina Washington), sister (Glenda), brother (AJ Washington), Aunt Rachel, and Uncles Popsie and Mixxiy Happy Belated Birthday to Bubbles (Glenda Marie Washington), who turned 6 on May 25. Love you whole bunches. Grandma (Lillian Compo), Grand pa (Derek Washington Sr.), Mom (Selina Washington), brothers (AJ Washington and Timothy), Aunt Rachel, and Uncles Popsie and Mixxiy Lynette and Tiffany - Congratula tions on your college degrees and graduation from college. We are very proud of you! Love, Uncle Mickey and Aunt Denise ity) to participate. The top four finalists will be invited back for the championship. A special competition for members of the media will take place at 3 p.m. that same day. Chinook Winds Casino Resort will donate to the chosen char ity of the top three winners. Proceeds from Smokin’ at the Ocean will be donated to the Taft High School Culinary Class. Schedule of Events July 14 - Noon to 8 p.m. DJ Noon-8 p.m. Norman Sylvester 6 p.m.-8 p.m. I’d like to wish the two best kiddos in town a big big Happy Birthday! Logan will be 10 on June 27 and Ceciilie Rose will be 8 on June 13. Mama loves you so much and so do Dennis and the rest of the Butler, Holmes, and Clawson gang. Keep lookin' to the sky, guys. You're growing so darn fast and before you know it, we'll be talking about 18! ha ha ha Much love 2 you guys! July 15 -10 a.m. to 8 p.m. DJ IO a.m.-8 p.m. Papa Salty Noon-3 p.m. Paul De Lay 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Media Rib Eating Contest IFOCE Qualifier for World Championship Rib Eating Contest 3 p.m. 6 p.m. July 16 -10 a.m. to 5 p.m. DJ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patrick Lamb Noon-3 p.m. IFOCE World Champion- ship Rib Eating Contest 3 p.m. There is no charge for admission to attend this family event. There is an entry fee to participate in all of the competitions. More information on the Interna tional Federation of Competitive Eat ers Association (IFOCE) can be found at www.ifoce.com. Happy Birthday to my son, Derek Kirk Washington Jr. (Popsie), who turns 21 on June 13. Oh man, that means you’ll be old enough to go into bars and that would be strange for me. Have a good one. Love you whole bunches. Mom (Lillian Compo), Dad (Derek Washington Sr.), sisters (Rachel, Selina), brother (Moody), niece (Glenda), and nephews (AJ Wash ington, Timothy) A great big hug goes out to a fa vorite uncle, Buzzy Scott, on June 16. We all love and miss you. Hope to see you soon. Love - Violet. Todd, Richard. Rob ert. and Heather Auntie Vera and Uncle Gerald say hi too. Thanks to a favorite Aunt Yvonne for the special birthday wish. Love, Violet Happy 4,h Birthday, Isaac, on May 21! Mommy and Daddy are so proud of the great big brother you’ve become. Hope you got everything you could dream up on your special day. Love you lots, Mommy, Daddy, and sister Lea My son/grandson/nephew/cous, Jack Strong - Thinking of you, miss ing you, and wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Grandma Strong, Aunt Joella, Core, and Marc My Great and Granddaughter, Lynetta Benedict - Wishing you a sweet I6lh birthday. Love, Grandma Wilma and Grand ma Joella My pal, Richard “Big Bear” Leaton - A big Happy (is it 49 or 50?) Birthday. Lucky Lucy Happy Birthday, “Boogie” (Julia Austin). I know you haven't been called that in awhile, but you'll always be my “Boogie Child.” Happy 14th on June 3. I love you. Sweetie! Your daddy, Randall Craig A big congratulations to Robert Moore again for his excellent work at school and another good report card. His work shows that he cares about himself and his future. He received a 3.80 with one missing assignment, which would have given him a 4.0. Way to go, son! Love always -Mom, Dad, Grand ma, Grandpa, Sister, and Big Bro Isabella - Hope you have a really great birthday on July 30. You’re so cute. Love you lots. Also, Happy Birthday to your dad and uncle on the 30,h too. Grandma Kathy, Hap. and Sam To Micah Cox - Happy Birthday from Grandma Yvonne Lynette Vera - Happy 40,h Birth day! You’re catching up with mom. Love, Mom (Yvonne) Happy Birthday, Buzz! You're catching up with your sister. Love you, Yvonne Happy I4lh B-Day to the “Family Jewels,” Julia L. Austin. We love you, Sweetheart! Love, Grandpa Bill and Grandma June Happy Belated Birthday to Aunt Gloria and Kent Rilatos on May 17. From Selina and family Happy Birthday on June 28 to Jim Ingle in Alaska. We all wish you the best and miss you. A great big belated birthday to my cousin. Denise Jordan! Hope it was good cuz you ain't getting any younger. From Me! See more Passages on page 24. June 2006 • Siletz News • 23
