From Kay Lefler:
Yeah, yeah…. We know – the REAL Dog Days of Summer falls between early July and early September. That’s why we’re having the Dawg Daze of Summer SOONER CCO on May 22nd at Gander Mountain in Corsicana, TX. Junior Division chili, CASI chili, and Bean competition – see the Trails for details. There will be a pet contest again this year so bring those cute and talented Chili Dawgs. Bill and Star, Maggie, and Lucille will perform agility and even ‘stupid’ pet tricks throughout the day. So come to Corsicana and spend the day with us. There will be great raffle items including an enclosed Cargo Craft trailer, a Dell Computer gift card worth $750, a Wii gaming system, and MORE. We’ll put in a request for a nice cool day for cooks and canines alike. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Navarro County. If you have any questions, call Kay Lefler 972-872-2297 or 972-646-5159.
From Earl Who? Gorhum:
I wish to thank all my friends for thier support to me and my family during our loss. This was very difficult for Mom as her and Daddy would have been celebrating thier 54th anniversary wednesday. The chapel was filled with family and Daddy's coworkers and my chili friends that could make it. This really helped Momma and us make it though this. Again I thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Earl Who? Gorhum
It is Wednesday and time for me to post the CCOs scheduled for this weekend. This is the updated information, so it may not match what was published in the Trails.
May 1, 2010-001 - Jacksonville, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Rubber Duckie Chili CCO. Held at 700 E Cherokee, Lake Jacks sonville. Benefits Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Bring throw down chili for public. Contact Linda S Clark 903-586-9118 email linda_clark75766@yahoo.com . See St. Judes Cookoff next day same location.
May 1, 2010-002 - Marble Falls, TX CASI. 39th Annual Howdy-Roo CCO. Ya'll Come to Highland Lakes Chili Pod 39th Annual Howdy-Roo CASI CCO. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 pm; LSBS Rules Bar-B-Q 1/2 chicken $20 turn-in Noon;Pork Spare Ribs $20 turn-in 1:30pm; Brisket $20 turn-in 3 pm. All categories $50; Local Business Chili $20 turn-in 2 pm; Beans $10 turn-in Noon (50/50 payback) Cook's party Friday night along with entertainment. Friday Golf (cooks etc) Contact Doc Kinnison830-693-5502 or drk@tstar.net. We will have our concession, Silent Auction, Raffle, Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors. Sat night Potluck. Further info contact Tom Cook 512/769-0679 or Ruby Ross 830/693-3492 cell 512/699- 3492 or mailto:rross@nctv.com. Our charity is MF Helping Center. Looking forward to seeing all of you in combeautiful Marble Falls. Cookoff Sunday same location.
May 1, 2010-003 - Weesatche, TX CASI. 10th Annual VFD Chili & BBQ CCO. Held on Hwy 884, 1 block East of Hwy 119 South, Weesatche Community Center. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Open Jackpot Beans $15, turn-in Noon. Open Chicken anything chicken, entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Pork Spare Ribs entry $25, turn-in 3 PM. BBQ Brisket entry $25, turn-in 4 PM. Make checks payable to WVFD. Contact Healani Bethke 361-645- 9073.
May 1, 2010-004 - Jasper, GA CASI. Georgia State Championship. Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drive 30143, off SR-53 Business, one mile east of SR-515 extension of I-575. Entry fee $23 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Brooks Promotions . Benefits Habitat for Humanity-Pickens County. Contact Trey at 770-335- 3553, TheSheriff@FadedLoveChili.com Automatic qualifier for TICC.
May 1, 2010-005 - Lewisville, TX CASI. 5th Annual Red Hilliard Chili Cook Off. Benefits Veterans Relief Fund. VFW Post #9168, 997 E Hwy 121 (Business). Limited RV parking. Karaoke Friday night. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in: Beans- Noon, Chili-1 PM. Entry fee: Chili-$18, Jackpot Beans-$5, Jr Chili entry free, turn-in 2 PM. goody bags to 1st 25 entries, payable to VFW / Veterans Relief. Info: Mary & Earl Sanders 940-321- 2706 or Post 972-436-5256
May 1, 2010-006 - Burleson, TX CASI. Ferocious Ambush Roadhouse CCO. Benefits the Rendon Fire Dept. Held 4276 E FM 1187, Turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee $20. Room for RV parking. No Hookups. If there is bad weather we can cook inside. Live music Friday and Saturday night. Cooks party Friday night. See the websites below for more information. Half price food for the CASI cooks at the Friday party. Ricky Hughes Ferocious Ambush Roadhouse 817-734-9431. http://www.ferociousambush.com/
May 1, 2010-007 - Cleburne, TX CASI. 1st Annual Friends of the Kowbell Cowboy Reunion Cookoff. Held at Johnson County Sheriffs Posse Arena, 2046 S Hwy 171, 1.5 miles South of Cleburne. Benefits Legacy High School Scholarship Fund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Local chili cookoff turn-in 11 AM, rodeo belt buckles for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Rodeo includes Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping and Bull Riding. Silent auction, live auction, dancing with live band. Contact Mike Burke 214-205-4636 chili.mike@yahoo.com.
May 1, 2010-008 - Buffalo, TX CASI. Springfest Cookoff. Cancelled.
May 1, 2010-009 - Binghamton, NY CASI. New York State Championship. Binghamton University; Rte 434 Vestal Parkway East.Charity: CHOW Food Bank of the Southern Tier. Entry: $25 includes entry in the CASI AND Open category with a $500 first prize which will be judged. Checks: Made to Empire State POD. Turn in 1:00 Open - 2:00 CASI. Meat: Cut or grind Other: Salsa contest with prizes, showmanship, additional activities Please bring a few gallons of throw down chili to help the CHOW charity food bank. Information contact: Bob Griffin e-mail griffiafn3042@gmail.com. Phone 607- 757-0952. Rocky Rockwell rockr323@aol.com After April 5, phone 585-453-0422 Additional information and directions will be available on NY website - http://www.nyschili.com/ Automatic qualifier for TICC.
May 1, 2010-010 - Dallas, TX CASI. Fifth Annual American Legion Post 453 Chili Cookoff, 2755 Bachman Dr., Dallas, TX 75220. 214-358-2934, CASI entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM, American Legion Division turn-in 1 PM, Jackpot beans entry fee $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Doris Coats 972-254- 5920. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 453 and mail to ALCCO, 1645 Priscilla Ln., Irving, TX 75061
May 1, 2010-011 - Pauls Valley, OK CASI. Relay For Life CCO. Take I35 to Pauls Valley east to 4th light or Willow St. Benefits relay for life. Turn in time 1:00 pm. Entry fee $18. Make checks payable to relay for life. Contact Joe Spears405-650-3354 or joe.spears42@yahoo.com CHILI GRIND ONLY
May 1, 2010-012 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Cooking For Hospice Chili and Bean Cookoff. Location: The Long Horn Saloon 2416 Sherwood Way. $20.00 entry fee for chili & $10.00 for beans. Proceeds benefit Hospice of San Angelo Raffles 50/50 Drawing Cake Auction. FMI Sammie 325 656- 8299 or Terry 325-763-9111 or 325- 224-2675 sanangeloplant1@msn.com
May 2, 2010-001 - Jacksonville, TX CASI. St. Jude's Chili Cookoff. Held at 700 E Cherokee, Lake Jacks onville Benefits St. Judes. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jennifer Cook 903-393-4830. See Rubber Duckie Chili Cookoff previous day.
May 2, 2010-002 - Marble Falls, TX CASI. Backbone Creek Cookoff. Entry fee $18 CHILI GRIND ONLY Turn-in 1 pm. Charity Highland Lakes Crisis Center. Come join us in our beautiful Johnson Park in Marble Falls. Contact Tom Cook 512/769-0679 or rross@nctv.com .
