Wednesday, October 21, 2009

From Nancy Hewlett:
October 17, 3009
CJ Merchant Benefit Cookoff
West Tawakoni,Texas

17 cooks
1st David Hewlett
2nd Larry Wampler
3rd Nancy Hewlett
4th Pat Langley
5th Spud Griffin
6th Rex Jones
7th Ray Medlin
8th Shonnery Crook (1st point ever)
9th Shaun Raney
10th Morris Moss

1st Show Crooks Chile Chili, Shonnery Crook
2nd CJ’s Closet (Firehouse Chili), Cheryl Wells
3rd Road Warrior Road Kill, Larry Wampler

October 18, 2009
Thousand Trails Tawakoni Pod Cookoff
West Tawakoni, Texas

15 cooks
1st Bill Lester
2nd Spud Griffin
3rd Pat Langley
4th David Hewlett
5th Greg Wells (new cook)
6th Glenda Vrba
7th Nancy Hewlett
8th Morris Moss
9th Ray Medlin
10th Larry Wampler

1st Show Tasmanian Devil, David Hewlett
2nd Firehouse Chili, Cheryl Wells
3rd Road Warrior Road Kill, Larry Wampler

From Kelly Brignon:
1st Annual Frankston Square Fair CCO
October 17, 2009
 15 Chilis:

1st – Vicki Sanders
2nd – Danny Strunc
3rd – Kelly Brignon
4th – Tim Wasik
5th – Gil Hewlett
6th – Larry Haskovec
7th – Debbie Wasik
8th – Lou Hewlett
9th – Ron Baker
10th – Bear Reynolds

Show:
1st – Mad Hatters
2nd – Deb’s Detoured Route 66 Chili Fix
3rd – Bear’s Chili

Cleburne Elks Lodge Sunday CCO
October 18, 2009
25 Chilis

1st – Delores Sanders
2nd – Dale Reinecker
3rd – Kelly Killingbeck
4th – Kay Lefler
5th – Budda Manske
6th – Drucilla Stewart
7th – Ken Short
8th – Kelly Brignon
9th – Susie Herrin
10th – Frances Sullivan

Show:
1st – Bull Rush
2nd – Stinkfoot
3rd – Dusty’s Hillbilly Chili

Thanks to everyone who pitched in and helped at both cook offs. It is greatly appreciated!!

A message from DeRose M Janecka.



The Czhilispiel Cookoff on October 24th in Flatonia is erroneously listed as Chili Grind Only, it is to be OPEN meat event.

A Note from Jim Ezell:

The list of items I have put together for the TICC winner continues to grow. Good luck all you cooks.

Currently we have: (In addition to a relatively insignificant cast trophy from CASI that weighs 20 something pounds)

100.00 Lajitas Gift Cert
50.00 Texas Wings Hooters Cert
ATV Trip for two from Far Flung Outdoor Ctr and Scott Johnson
Custom made CASI TICC Champion Flag from Flags by Bob
Gift basket from Mild Bills Spices
Gift basket from Glazers Spirits and Wines
Gift basket from Renfro's Foods
Gift basket from Bruce Foods
Items from Tequila Rose
Items from Woodbridge
Items from Glazers/Permian Dist
Items from L & F Dist

We are not finished yet. If your company has something it would like to shower on this year's one of a kind, totally unique 2009 TICC champion, give me a call. We will certainly recognize you.

From Dana Plocheck:
To all of you coming out to TICC this year we’re still looking for volunteers to help in the Main Beer Concession. I know some of you volunteered last year and we would love to have you help out again this year. The rest of you, come join us this year. It’s a great way to see everyone and meet new friends. Just a couple hours of your time is all we need. To volunteer all you have to do is reply to this email. Just let me know the time you are available and your shirt size. Here’s the schedule:




TUESDAY
        12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
        3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
        6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        9:00 p.m. Til -----


WEDNESDAY
        12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
        3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
        6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        9:00 p.m. Til -----


THURSDAY
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
        1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
        10:00 p.m. to Midnight


FRIDAY
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
        1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
        10:00 p.m. to Midnight


SATURDAY
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
        1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
        10:00 p.m. to Midnight


Thanks in advance for your help!




It is Wednesday and time for me to Post the CCOs for this weekend.  There are not too many of them this week, so most of us will have a little travel involved if we are cooking chili.
Oct 24, 2009-001 - Grapevine, TX CASI. Stop-Drop-n-Roll 5th Annual Chili Cook Off. Will be held at the Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Drive. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to WPIFF. Contact Robin Williams 817-870-8006 robin.williams@ williams-pyro.com. We will host a cook's party on 10/23 from 7:00 til 11:00 with food catered by Fuddruckers and live music. We are set for a day of fun with good music, a silent auction, cold beer from Budweiser and the best margaritas in Texas from our friends at the Dallas Margarita Society. Join us for a good time and a great cause. The WPI Firefighters Fund donates all proceeds to injured firefighters, families of fallen firefighters and volunteer fire departments for much needed equipment. WPIFF provided $93,100.00 in 2008 to our firefighters - help us continue the tradition of supporting our nations bravest. Go to www.wpiff.org for more details. Thanks for all your support in the past and we hope to see you in Grapevine.




Oct 24, 2009-002 - Flatonia, TX CASI. Czhilispiel 37 Czhili Cookoff. Main Street Flatonia Texas between Houston & San Antonio off of Interstate 10. Benefits Flatonia Fire Dept., Flatonia Food Bank, Flatonia EMS, Various Flatonia Independent School Organizations & Flatonia High School Scholarships. Entry Fee $20.00 per entry. Make Advanced Checks Payable To Czhilispiel Czhili Cookoff. Turn-In Time 2:00 pm. Showmanship judging 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Hometown Czhili Cookoff, Margarita Contest, BBQ & Beans Cookoff, Bart Crow Band, Corey Morrow, Broke 60 Band, Texas Unlimited Band, Parade, Carnival, Arts & Crafts , & much more. Czhilispiel 37 is Oct 23rd, 24th, & 25th. Contact Flatonia Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 610, Flatonia Texas 78941 flatoniacoc@sbcglobal.net, web www.CzhilispielFestival.com 361-865-3920, Fax 361-865-2451 Preregistration Deadline $20.00 by Oct 13th & $25.00 after Oct 13th. MEAT IS OPEN.


Oct 24, 2009-003 - Millington, TN CASI. Annual St Jude Cookoff. Held at Jameson Park, Hwy 51 North and Cuba Millington Rd. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to St Jude Childrens Hospital. Contact Mike Tarpley 901-872-2486, 901-277-6116


Oct 24, 2009-004 - Cassville, MO CASI. Cassville Fall Festival Chili CCO. Held in Cassville Square. For local charities. Turn-in time 12.00 PM, High noon. Entry Fee CASI $20.00. Make checks paid to Cassville Chamber of Commerce. Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar, MO. 64759. 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.


Oct 24, 2009-005 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Third Annual Elks Cookoff. Held at the Elks Lodge in Sierra Vista AZ, 1 Elks Lane. Turn in at 1:00. Entry fee $15, benefits Elks Building Fund. CASI rules apply. Cooks dinner Fri nite provided by the Lodge. Free RV hookups for cooks. Contact High Desert Pod, Ben Berry 520-378- 3692 for more details. Great way to start the new chili year.


Oct 24, 2009-006 - Tyler, TX CASI. Tyler Elk's Lodge #215 10th Annual CCO. Held at 13618 State Hwy 31 West, across from Goodyear Plant. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Scholarships, Veterans, other Elks charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks dinner Friday at 6 PM. Bring enought chili for public. Awards for chili, showmanship and peoples choice. Bean cook winner splits the pot. Bean turn-in Noon, entry fee $5. No hookups. Contact Betty Horbett 11575 FM 2016 tyler TX 75706. 903-595-2575, BBHORB@aol. com.