Special guest singer Helen Cornelius from Nashville will join The Missouri Boatride Band as entertainment for the Branson Daybreaker Rotary’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday 21st, 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m., at the Lions Club on East Hwy 76.

Helen Cornelius is a country singer-songwriter and actress, best known for a series of hit duets with Jim Ed Brown, many of which reached the U.S. Country singles top ten. The duet, “I Don’t want to Have to Marry You” was a major success in America. Cornelius will perform from 5:30 – 6p.m.

The Missouri Boatride Band will perform bluegrass and comedy for all to enjoy from 4:00 to 5:00p.m. The well-known area band plays everything from classic bluegrass like Bill Monroe’s, Blue Moon of Kentucky, to classic rock tunes such as the Allman Brothers, Midnight Rider, plus bluegrass gospel. The group also add some comedy to the show with jokes and tall tales.

Competing for the best chili will be Daybreaker Rotary Club’s past presidents, Glen Cameron, Tony Espey, Jerry Haefeker, Bob Huels, June Kerr, Ron Martin, and Bill Rohlfing. At this years event two Rotaract teams from the College of the Ozarks will also compete. Only ONE can win the favor of the judges!

Celebrity Judges (Helen Cornelius, Doug Kissinger, John Spencer, Steve Weyher, David Tate and Frank Woods) will be voting at 5:00p.m. All who partake of the chili will have the opportunity to vote. Individual Ballots along with Celebrity Judges ballots will be counted and the winner will receive the Rotary’s Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy.

Joan Westfall, Director of Christian Action Ministries (CAM), is excited that the Branson Daybreakers Rotary Club’s event will benefit the CAM Food Pantry. “We need all the assistance we can get during this time”, said Westfall. In 2008 CAM services provided food assistance to 4,376 families (11,686 individuals). More than 400 families have received food assistance in January, 2009, continued Westfall.

Original art work and jewelry, a Helicopter Pilot Program, a special breakfast for 5, $185 in dental services, and a $100 savings bond, are among the more than 25 items for the silent auction, plus Lynn Windle’s famous pies will be auctioned off at the Branson Daybreaker Rotary’s Chili Cook-Off-Bluegrass and Comedy event. Don’t miss the event on Saturday, February 21st from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at the Lions Club building on E. Hwy 76.

Tickets are $5 for individual or $15 for a family. Children 10 and under are free. Tickets are available from Branson Daybreakers Rotary club members, at CAM, or at the door.

Allen Smith of SGN Scoops Digital, home of the Diamond Awards, is proud to announce the hosts for the 2009 Diamond Awards program.

This year’s awards program will be hosted by Kelly Nelon Clark and Johnathan Bond.

Kelly Nelon Clark is one third of the award-winning trio The Nelons. The Nelons’ accomplished musical career and ministry includes six Dove Awards, three Grammy Award nominations, a prestigious New York Film Festival Bronze Award, numerous Singing News Fan Awards, and multiple #1 songs. The group released their worship album – You Are God – last year.

Johnathan Bond is no stranger to the Diamond Awards stage. Bond has co-hosted the Diamond Awards for several years. He ministers with his wife each week as a part of the popular duo Young Harmony. The group’s current release is titled Johnathan & Ginger.

Allen Smith of SGN Scoops Digital said, “We are very excited about having Johnathan back as a co-host and the addition of Kelly to the program. This year’s show is going to be fantastic!”

The online ballots are now available for the 2009 awards program through the Diamond Awards home on the web.

The online ballot is designed for fans to nominate their favorite artists for each award. Fans and industry supporters are encouraged to visit the Diamond Awards website to place their votes. The Diamond Awards home on the web is located at http://diamondawardsonline.com.

The 2009 SGN Scoops’ Diamond Awards have moved to a new location and date for this year. The awards presentation will take place at the inaugural Branson Gospel Music Convention. The show will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in Branson, Missouri at the Branson Convention Center. The awards program will precede the Thursday evening concerts and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Additional information concerning the 2009 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards, including hosts, sponsors, and performers, will be available shortly.

For more information on The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards – visit http://www.diamondawardsonline.com .

About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Digital several years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded. The Diamond Awards are a fan-based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners in each year. The awards show is based during the Branson Gospel Music Convention every July.

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MISSOURI WINE FESTIVAL
April 25, 2009 – April 26, 2009
www.mowinefest.com
phone: 417-699-6199

Featuring Missouri Wines and Artisan Cheeses, The Missouri Wine Festival is a two day celebration of the National and Inter-National recognition of wines produced in the state of Missouri. Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26, at The Chateau on the Lake Resort, the exhibit hall will open for tastings of Missouri Wines from many of the nearly 80 wineries located in the Show Me State. Exhibitors also include artisan cheese makers, chocolatiers, gourmet foods, and fine cigars for the aficionado. Live music will be performed all day, both days. Medals will be awarded by our panel of wine experts to the outstanding label in multiple varietals and there will be a juried targeted art show sponsored by The Branson Arts Council. The days are filled with samples, seminars and demonstrations. Learn from the experts how to pair the right wine with the right dish. Cooking with wine demonstrations by an award winning chef. Plus, each night at 7 pm, there will be a gourmet dinner paired with a different wine selection for each course, prepared by The Chateau’s own Head Chef, Doug Knopp, winner of Wine Spectator Magazine’s “Award of Excellence”. Daily admission includes a tasting journal, to record your favorite labels, and a collector tasting glass. Complete details of all the activities are available at www.mowinefest.com .

Join Louie and Friends to celebrate how much you’ve lost that loving feeling. Down and out on Valentine’s Day, or simply just a scrooge…..

Join us for Karaoke that will kick off at 8pm and go on til we close at 1:30pm….NO COVER!!

$4 drink specials, $5 Sliders

Bring in your room key and get a free appetizer!!*

So join all the single people in Branson and celebrate Valentine’s day in a different manner with a different song and a different drink!!

Call for more details at 417.336.2700!

*with the purchase of 2 entrees. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

The city of Branson Finance Department will be holding two liquor training sessions in the coming weeks for servers, cashiers and bartenders. This training is required of all businesses selling liquor in the city of Branson or businesses that are in the process of obtaining a liquor license.

There will be two sessions on Friday, February 20 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Branson City Hall. Another day of training will be available on March 26 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., also in the Branson City Hall Council Chambers.

The Community Partnership of the Ozarks will be conducting the liquor training, which is expected to last about 1 ½ hours. The cost is $5 per person, payable at the time of the training. It’s recommended that persons wanting to attend the session call the Community Partnership of the Ozarks at 417-888-2020 to reserve seating.

Under the new ordinance approved by the Board of Aldermen in October, liquor license holders are now required to provide alcohol education programs to all their employees who serve or sell alcohol within 90 days of the employees’ hire date. The intent is to have more responsible sellers of alcohol to minimize the risks of selling to underage and intoxicated buyers.

For additional information on the training or the new liquor ordinance, contact Carl Garrett, supervisor of licensing and tax compliance at 417-334-3345 extension 318.