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CHINOOKWINDS PASSAGES Neil Sedaka Entertains Generations of Fans Tickets are on sale now for rock and pop music star Neil Sedaka, who will bring his well-known hits to Chi nook Winds on July 20-21. For more than four decades, Sedaka's timeless standards have helped change the face of popular music, with count less hit singles like Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and co-writing other hits, includ ing Tom Jones’ Puppet Man. Live performances have always been a hallmark of the Sedaka career and have taken him to some of the most hallowed and respected concert stages around the world. His concerts con tinue to be enormous draws in Las Ve gas, Reno, and Atlantic City. With a career spanning five de Neil Sedaka cades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Sedaka never ceases to amaze. He won over a whole new generation of fans when he appeared as a guest judge on Fox Network’s American Idol. View ers from young pre-teens to those who go back with Sedaka when he was a teen idol tuned in and the new era of Neil Sedaka began. Sedaka has performed on behalf of the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s Association, among many other charities. All of these ventures will no doubt add to his legend - that of a consummate musician, an extraordinary vocalist, and an ageless songwriting talent. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $45. Alonzo Bodden Headlines the Laughter at Comedy at the Coast Tickets are on sale now for the July edition of Comedy on the Coast at Chinook Winds. Last Comic Standings Alonzo Bodden will keep you laughing along side Bobby Kosser and Mike “Wally” Walters on July 27-28. Alonzo Bodden will headline the evening with his “cynically good- natured” comedy. He graduated from Aviation High School and went on to work as a jet mechanic for nine years. After realizing he spent more of his time telling co-workers jokes than training them, he decided to study comedy. Bodden's first real break came when he opened for Tommy Davidson of In Living Color. This sent his career into orbit. Bodden has appeared on such TV shows as the Last Comic Stand ing and Late Night with Conan O Brien. Bodden wanted to do something positive with his comedy, so he began touring with the USO. He has joked with troops in Kuwait, Thule, Green land, Azores Island, Spain, Central America, Panama, and other points around the world. It’s a safe bet that Bodden is the only man on earth who helped build the stealth fighter and entertain its pilots. Bobby Kosser is fresh and funny without all the smut. He has had nu merous guest shots on such shows as The Tonight Show and the Late Show with David Letterman. Kosser's long list of achievements includes film, television, theater, and personal appearances. He has opened Caleb and Colby (right) Happy 2nd Birthday to our baby brother, Kai, on July 24. Love, Hunter, Lanaya, and Talon Happy 2nd Birthday to Kai Williams on July 24. We love you. Love, Mom and Dad Happy Birthday, Uncle Donald, on July 26. Love. Hunter. Lanava. Talon, and Kai Happy Birthday to my dad, Bob Jones! Can’t believe you’re finally headed this way. Love, Darcy Happy 3rd Birthday, Hunter Williams! We love you whole bunches, our baby boy. We wish you have all the toys and cake you can stand. Love, your Mommy and Daddy, Kyle, Papa, Gamma, and your aunties and uncles Happy Late Birthday to my brother. Dell Hall, on June 23. I love you. little brother. Love, Rosie Happy Late Birthday to my dad, Pat Hall, on June 29. I love you. Dad. and I hope you have a great birthday. Love, Sis Alonzo Bodden for acts such as Ray Charles, The Pointer Sisters, Dolly Parton, and Tina Turner. Hosting this weekend of laughs is Mike “Wally” Walters. He has opened for Huey Lewis & The News, The Beach Boys, B.B. King, and many other headline entertainers. Walters began his comedy career way back in 1982, when you still had to be funny to get a gig. He is not afraid to tackle the delicate issues of relation ships, childbirth, and travel - and stamps them with his own sense of humor. Show time is 8 p.m. for this age 21 and over event. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with a no-host bar. Tickets are $12. Colby Ransier, July 10 - Happy 20th birthday. Grandson. Hope it's a day filled with all that makes you happy. We love you with all our hearts and more. Your Grammy and Poppa JC - Happy Birthday and hope you have a great summer. Love, Gramma Pam Happy 18,h Birthday to Trinity Kobuk Phillips on July 22 from your mom and dad and all your brothers and sisters - and many more! Happy 5th Birthday on July 6 to Cameron Love. We are so proud of you and love you so much. Mom and Mateas Happy 9,h Birthday to my niece and our cousin. Cheney Lane. Love. Auntie Wec-oo, Cameron and Mateas Darrin - I want to wish you a Happy Anniversary on June 24. We've had a big year and a very good one at that. You're my best friend and my husband all in one. Thank you for all your sup port in anything that I choose. I know we'll have many more happy years. Love, Mandi Happy Birthday to my son, JC Palomo, on his 14,h birthday. Keep up the good work on playing baseball this summer. You will always be an “all star” to me. Love, Dad The Clawson-Jimenez girls - I just want you all three to know' that I love you and am very proud of you for stay ing so strong. I thank you for giving a lot of love and support because I can't be there. You girls continue to do things the way we do. Love our “fam. Love, your Aunt Jo My baby sister - One of the stron gest and dedicated family women I know. My heart and mind are settled be cause I know life is good today. I have much hope and many dreams, the bless ing of a beautiful daughter and the spe cial gift of a grandchild. My family is so down for me and this I know! Life is good. It took this in my life to allow me to see the beauty and love that has been there all along. Love, your big sis Jo-Jo July 2007 • Siletz News • 23
