NEWS

"Mild Bill's Spices will be at the US National Open Chili cook-off this weekend at Cebela's in Buda, Texas. We'll have an RV load of spices with us so now is a good time to stock up! If you'd like us to bring anything special for you, just let us know! Thanks,
Tamara @ Mild Bill's Spices, etc., LLC, www.mildbills.com,830-980-4124." Tamara Dees

:For those who are coming to the GPM in September but do not want to stay at the Stagecoach Inn and would prefer to stay at an RV Park here is the information to the closest one and we are told the nicest.

Tranquil Gardens RV Park take exit # 286
(254) 947-5192
(866) 947-5192
ask for Tom tell him you are with CASI
30 amp $25.00 a night for 2 people
50 amp $34.00 a night for 2 people
they are full hook ups And they take CASH ONLY they also requested that you make your reservations ASAP to ensure you have a spot.If you have any further questions feel free to contact either Donna Conrad @ Dangergail@aol.com or (254) 486-9206 or Dianne Stimson @ Winksintexas@aol.com or (254) 486-9206." Dianne Stimson

RESULTS AND UPCOMINGS

"It is time again for the Annual Massachusetts State Chili Cookoff Championship for the second year at the Middlefield Fair in beautiful Middlefield, MA. The fairgrounds open at 8AM. The cook and one helper admitted free. All others will pay at the gate for admission to the fair. There is plenty to do at the fair with music, fun and more! Saturday Night is the Big Truck Pulls! Come early and stay late!

New for this year is a Salsa contest as well! Make your own or bring a jar. Come and have some fun!! Bring your decorations and make your shelf or booth shine to be eligible for the Showman’s Award. All the proceeds will be going to charity. Last year’s proceeds purchased new equipment for the Middlefield Fair’s concession booth.

If you have any questions please contact James Basile at 413-222-3940 or via email at RTB416@AOL.COM

Please make checks or money orders out to: The Middlefield Fair or James Basile
Mail your payment and entrance form to: James F. Basile, 63 Pennfield St, Springfield MA 01129 or Highland Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 23, Middlefield MA 01243" (Jim Basile)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Bill Bailey, Ralph Hay, and Pam Matheson.

"When a thing is done, it's done. Don't look back. Look forward to your next objective." – George C. Marshall


News items and pictures for the CHN can be emailed to pepperdean@ctesc.net