I will use this forum to let you good folks know that 3 of the CPS finest will be receiving Distinguished Service Awards at a couple Stat3e Fairs within the next couple of weeks. Mr. M D Ideus will be receiving this Chester White award at the 2015 Illinois State Fair on Wednesday August 19 in Springfield, Illinois.

On Friday August 21 the Norman Howell Family and Nathan Arnholt will be presented the Poland China Distinguished Service Awards at the 2015 Indiana State Fair. Congratulations to all and it would be nice if friends of each of these recipients be present to share in this great award.

I was honored to present the Spotted Hall of Fame Award to Mr. Jim Trowbridge last Friday at the Ohio State Fair. Each of these icons and mentors have given so much and contributed greatly to making their breed of choice better. Congratulations to each award winner and hopefully you will join us in this presentation. Have a great weekend. jlw