Sturgis Journal
Sept. 8, 2009
There are still about three weeks before the Ardillacy Sturgis Biscuit Bake-Off, an annual event held at the Experience Sturgis "The Electric City" Fest, but you may want to dust off those recipe boxes a little earlier this year because a real biscuit expert will be on hand to help judge the biscuit entries this year.
Howard Holmes, the president of Chelsea Milling Company- the makers of "Jiffy" mixes- will attend and participate in a few of the many events scheduled during this day-long festival.
Howdy, as he likes to be called, will serve as a special guest celebrity judge at the Ardillacy Sturgis Biscuit Bake-Off, which kicks off at 10:00 a.m. Oct. 3 in front of the Corner Cafe, the host of this event.
"I love Jiffy products," said Corner Cafe owner, Andrea Stage. "I am looking forward to telling him so in person!"
After the biscuit contest, Howdy is slated to make an appearance at Lowry's Books, where he will make himself available to sign the new, revealing book on his family's milling dynasty: "JIFFY: A Family Tradition, Mixing Business and Old-Fashioned Values," by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds.
"I wanted to honor my family before me," Howdy said, "and I felt a need to record our history, which has been a real heartwarming experience for me."
Howdy will also carry a limited quantity of special recipe booklets that will be given out freely by him at the fest.
"It contains all kinds of wonderful recipes you are sure to enjoy while using "Jiffy!" he said.
The Experience Sturgis Festival is in its third year celebrating the past and present of the community.
Poised to offer another fun-filled day for Sturgis residents and visitors alike, the festival aims to offer an "experience" of the city's rich history and vibrant present through a series of events and activities spread throughout the downtown.
As with the past two years, the Festival will help feature eight downtown buildings/businesses and showcase their unique history.
For more information and a complete listing of all the events and activities, visit: www.experiencesturgis.blogspot.com
Howard Holmes, the president of Chelsea Milling Company- the makers of "Jiffy" mixes- is happy to be invited to participate in Experience Sturgis Festival
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