Hamner Barber Win Best Show Award

Thank you to BranSon Christian News for selecting the Hamner Barber Variety Show as it's pick for "Best Variety Show in Branson 2007."

We appreciate the award, and thank the publishers John and Lila Sacoulas for their determination to promote quality family entertainment in the Branson area as well as provide encouragement to their readers with inspirational articles of faith, courage and present news.

"Comedy, magic, music, dance and birds are all part of the Hamner Barber Variety Show. Growing up watching Ed Sullivan makes us realize that the traditional variety programs are hard to find these days. When you see them on television now they are so cheesy and crass we can't bear to put our family through it! Dave Hamner and Jim Barber are a breath of fresh air!"
- John & Lila Sacoulas, Publishers

Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet

This has more to do with feet than treats, but today is Halloween... hence the title.

Both Dave Hamner and I have many opportunities to volunteer our time and talents for various local charities or special events and we try our best to assist whenever possible. Last month I had the honor to being asked to MC the annual Hollister Grape & Fall Festival. This was my second year in a row to host this "smashing good time" held in Historic Downtown Hollister and presented by the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors include the Taney County Airport, Penmac, Ozark Mountain Bank, the Branson Daily News, Hometown Radio and Branson Ridge Winery.

If you've never stepped into a vat of smushy grapes... you haven't experienced all the joys life has to offer. Ok, it's not that great, but it will put a smile on your face and a stain on your toes.

Pictured: upper left: Gordon Weathers - The Vacation Channel
left: Jim Barber - MC
center: Drew Fleig - Stomp Contestant
right: City of Hollister Mayor David Tate (Video)

Thanks to the Flieg Family of Branson Ridge Winery for the photos... and the grapes!

I enjoyed being part of this year's event!

Remember kids, grape stomping can be dangerous. If you don't believe me, take a look at this reporter in Georgia. (She was OK... eventually!)

If you don't find humor in others pain... don't play this version.