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I’ve Got Some Good News and Some Bad News
I have some good news and some bad news to share with you. Which would you prefer? I’ll wait. Ok. Bad news it is then. I hope you’re sitting down because here it goes. Sum- mer is over. There I said it. I’m sorry to be the one to tell you but someone had to. Although officially, we have an- other 3 weeks, this Labor Day Weekend marks the un-offi- cial end of summer. But don’t despair. We are not going to let summer end without some fun. There are several SCA contests to commemorate the weekend. Contests in places such as West Virginia, Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Virginia and Pennsylvania to celebrate the holiday.
I know what you’re thinking, “If that was the bad news, what is the good news?” Well, I’m glad you asked. The good news is there is still 120 more days until the end of the sea- son, and we start preparing for the World Championships. If you’re like me, this is one event that is on your calendar as soon as it’s announced. At the end of the season, we have a pretty good idea who is finishing in the Top 10 in points. Will Sandy Brown be the
first to repeat or will someone
else join this elite SCA champi-
ons club.
Another part of this good news is there is 120 days for you to earn your Golden Ticket if you have won yours yet. Singles, Doubles, Triples and even Quads still over each of us more opportunities to gain this elusive prize. With this Fall season upon us, it is perfect weather to fire up the many types of heat sources and test our skills against the welcomed nip in the air. Gone are those July days cooking on hot asphalt you swear is going to melt under your feet.
Here are the days when the days are virtually perfect and you know this Saturday is the day you will, not only walk but earn that Golden Ticket.
Although I am sorry to bring some bad news this month, as you really think about it, there’s not really any bad news at all. It’s all great news. I wish all of you the best of luck as you cook to earn your golden ticket and gain those points for the Top 10. See you in Texas.
Business Partner of the Month
In virtually every community we travel to, there is “The Helpful Place” known as ACE Hardware. What more can be said about this American staple. ACE Hardware, which was founded in 1924, has carried with them a variety of slogans but their current one seems to fit them like a latex glove. Every store I walk into the staff are quick to ask if I need help. Once I was milling around the grilling section when I
saw one of the managers helping sell a grill. When the customer wasn’t sure, I introduced myself and helped the manager sell this man his GMG Jim Bowie. Bottom line is, ACE is the place, The Helpful Place, and we are so proud they continue to partner with us.
Event Spotlight
Bentonville, AR is normally known as the home of the one place we all frequent often, Wal- Mart. But during the weekend of September 25th Bentonville will be known for the World Champi- onship Squirrel Cookoff benefit-
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