Special guest singer Helen Cornelius from Nashville will join The Missouri Boatride Band as entertainment for the Branson Daybreaker Rotary\u2019s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, February 21st, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at the Lions Club on East Hwy. 76.<\/p>\n
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 – 6pm .<\/p>\n
The Missouri Boatride Band will perform bluegrass and comedy for all to enjoy from 4:00 to 5:00pm The well-known area band plays everything from classic bluegrass like Bill Monroe\u2019s, 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. <\/p>\n
Competing for the best chili will be Daybreaker Rotary Club\u2019s 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!
\nCelebrity Judges (Helen Cornelius, Doug Kissinger, John Spencer, Steve Weyher, David Tate and Frank Woods) will be voting at 5:00pm. All who partake of the chili will have the opportunity to vote. Individual Ballots along with the Celebrity Judges ballots will be counted and the winner will receive the Rotary\u2019s Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy.<\/p>\n
Joan Westfall, Director of the 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 down 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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s Chili Cook-off -Bluegrass and Comedy event. Don’t miss the event on Saturday, February 21st. from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Lions Club building on E. Hwy 76.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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