Billy Gazette-vol.6

Billy Hill News Gazette

J. A. Vincent, editor

Established in Jan's World, Circa 2002

November, 2002 Edition; Volume 6

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Exclusive Grand Rapids Symphony Photos

The Billies greet their fans and sign autographs

in Grand Rapids.

Dateline - Chicago/Grand Rapids

Midwest correspondents, Ron and Jane Laird were able to attend the Grand Rapids Billy Symphony Shows and provided the Billy News Gazette with these amazing photos. Just click on the pictures below to see larger versions.

Billy Hill Christmas Show Starts Thanksgiving Day

Dateline - Disneyland

As the Christmas season gets underway at the Disneyland Resort, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies have already decked the halls of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon with wreaths, garland and bows. Now, prepare to be dazzled as they start the holiday season with their Christmas version of the show which starts Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2002 at 11:45 a.m.

Look for your old favorites, including Christmas Elvis, Sleigh Bells, and the Billy chipmunks.

Tropical Storm William Causes Shipment Loss

Dateline- Taipei

In an ironic twist of fate, Tropical Storm William this week, caused untold damage to the entire shipment of Billy Bobble-heads on their way to California from Taiwan when the cargo ship they were being shipped in capsized and sank north of Williamsburg.

Also, lost in the storm were the entire shipment of "Whack A Billy", "Billy Bowling", Billy Bob Teeth and video tapes of the final episode of "The Batchelor."

Corporate spokesmen, Billy Bob Baldwin was quoted as saying, "It was horrible. There were Billies bobbing everywhere and than the sharks showed up. It wasn't pretty, I'll tell you."

There were no immediate plans to replace the lost shipment in the near future.

Latoya Releases A New Model

Dateline, Detroit - November 16, 2002

Latoya Motors released photographs of their latest model economy car being rushed into production for 2004. Called the Latoya Sardinia, the newest car version boasts great gas mileage at an extremely low price. Built to accommodate a family of four, the Sardinia will cost approximately $499 a can and will be available at upscale retail stores including Trader Joe's and Starbucks.

A spokesmen for Latoya Motors was quoted as saying, "We think we have a winner here. So far the only complaints have been the slimy feel of the scale-like seat coverings and the distinctive new car smell."

The newest Latoya automobile will feature anti-fish brakes, and come in three colors; Rainbow Trout, Cod White and Salmon Pink.

The NEW 2004 Latoya Sardinia

When at

Disney's California Adventure,

stop by and visit

in Beautiful Bountiful Valley.

Dateline, Yucca Valley- Sept. 28, 2002-

News from the Barncats is that master web spinner, Kat Moser will be designing The Barncats new web page. A soon as it is posted, we will add it to our list of great links. We look forward to seeing it.

Be sure to visit Kat's other fine sites at www.katsmeow.com

Billy Hill Holiday Sweatshirts

are now available for purchase at the

Billies official website. To view the shirts go to;

www.billyandthehillbillies.com

and click on the apparel button.

Price is $23.49 and includes shipping & handling. Quantities are limited so order early for best size selection.

Credit card and electronic check orders are accepted via Paypal. Email marketing@billyandthehillbillies.com to order by check through U.S. mail, or for pricing if ordering multiple clothing items.

When on the Internet, Visit the official

Billy and the Hillbillies Website.

Dateline, DCA- Sept. 25, 2002

Billy sub and Barncat regular, Rick Dunham has a CD available called San Antonio.

In this reporter opinion, it is the best country style CD to be heard in a long time. Copies are available through Rick. Pop on over and pay him a visit at DCA and tell him the Billy Gazette highly recommended it.

CD's are $10.00 each. For more CD info, go to Jan's Barncats Page

Billy Joke of the Week

Ronald prepares another hamburger surprise.

Bizarre Photo of the Week

Did you know that these are the official ingredients of Disneyland?

I didn't!

[Thanks to Erik Maynard for the label]

Send your comments to the

Bizarre Photos editor

@ Billy Hill News Gazette

Recent new or updated web pages at Jan's World include:

* Kirk Wall Visits the Grateful Dudes

* Preview of Flik's Fun Fair

* Bug Band Dressing Room Photos

* Billy Bug Band Show

* Jan's Ghostly Trio Page.

* Sarah's Scary Resemblances

If you haven't seen them, visit soon!

Last Week's Bizarre Photo

This menu was used in the Golden Horseshoe Restaurant between 1965 - 1972. After Epcot was built, the Coca-cola Company replaced Pepsi as the official drink of all Disney resorts.

Coming Attractions

The Billy Hill News Gazette staff is feverishly at work recording the oral history of the

Golden Horseshoe Saloon.

Posted as a separate webpage on this site, information will include the entire history from opening day 1955 to the present and will include many previously unseen pictures.

Look for this page to be open sometime in November.