Thursday, October 28, 2010

3rd Posting for today.
From Clyde Rogers:
It is with heavy heart I say Charmaine`s brother went to be with the Lord this morning. Please keep our family in your prayers during this time.

From Kim Hiley:
For all those planning to attend the Smithville Cook-off on Nov 6th please be advised that they will not allow motor homes on the grounds of the park for the cook-off. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Second Post for today

From Keith Karaff:
Just got a call from Sherrie Davis. Kenn Rodd called her and told her that Jerry Harris passed away this morning about 6am.

Please keep Lorina and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jerry had been fighting for a long time....
More details will follow.
From Jim Stateczny:
I think we have refined the instructions for the Tally Printer Problem into 2 steps:

(1) Load all of the updates to Windows 7
(2) Load the current release of .Net Framework

From Dick Wagner:
Bo looked alot better today-vitals ok-c-papping & resting-pretty alert-got washed up sitting on side of bed-still on schedule for muscle overlap for Mon.

NOTE:  Do not forget the toy collection for the children of Terlingua.  Please bring them unwrapped.  Also, remember the need for the food collection.

Cliff and I will be leaving for Terlingua tonight.  If there is something that needs posted before we leave, I will make another post this afternoon.  Will probably not have Wi-Fi service tomorrow, but should have it on Monday.  To all of you traveling, please be careful and safe and we will see you in Terlingua.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

From Jim Trietsch:

Just a reminder The CTC Pod will have Pancakes Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Wed Morning Nov 3rd. ALL Donations will go towards the Scholarship Fund. Starting at about 8:30 until we run out or no one is left. Come on by and say Hello, or just eat and say nothing.


From Jim Stateczny:
I just spoke to the man that wrote the tally program and told him of the problem. He works for Microsoft, pretty high up, and while in Denmark he had some of his coworkers examine the problem. Like us, they could find nothing wrong. After visiting for a while we came up with the following solution and explanation:


(1) The tally program requires the use of .Net Framework.
(2) Windows 7 does not come with all of the parts of the .Net Framework, especially if the home version is being used.
(3) The first step is to do Windows Update and download all of the available updates. This may or may not fix the problem.
(4) If the problem persists, download the current version of .Net Framework. It would probably be a good idea to down load the frame work and do a complete install.
(5) The main thing is to get the Windows 7 operating system current.

BEER PRICES A TICC:

From Don Hoy:
KRAZY FLATS SALOON Charter member pancake breakfast Thursday November 4th from 8:30 to 1030 AM. Come enjoy "Sweat Potato" Pancakes from Bruce Foods.

KRAZY FLATS SALOON OPEN HOUSE - Thursday November 4th from 2:00 PM to 34:30 PM. Come enjoy old friends, special prices, music and get your 2010 Special Edition Krazy Flats T Shirt before they are gone. New style shirt available this year for the ladies.

From Ed Blair and David Sexton:
 Front Gate Volunteers Needed

Do you have a three hours to be available to work at the Front Gate? While the primary Gate Responsibilities are handled by the Terlingua VFD-EMS crew, it is helpful to have some chiliheads available to answer chili questions. A Frequently Asked Questions list will be available at the Front Gate as well as other key information that may be needed.

The Front Gate officially opens Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM. We would like CASI volunteers to be available Wednesday through Friday 9:00 AM - midnight.

Please contact David Sexton sextond@tx.rr.com or Ed Blair ol_jock_chili@swbell.net to sign up or see us on site. David will be maintaining the official volunteer list.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

NOTE:  If you need information about TICC, go to the CASI Web Page.  On the home page you will find links to the Schedule of Events, Rules of the Ranch, Services offered in the Terlingua Area, and the Facts Sheet.

It's Wednesday and time to Post this weekend's CCOs.

Oct 28, 2010-001 - Del Rio, TX CASI. 4th Annual Lorina's Cantina CCO approximately 5 miles west of the "y". Goody bags to the first 20 registered cooks. Cooks Party is Lorina's Mexican Buffet. Don't forget Wednesday night is Steak Nite: 12 oz Ribeye with all the trimmings. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Special metal rose trophy to first in Chili & show. Contact Lorina Harris before 2 PM 830-775- 8017, cell 830-703-6315. 830-775- 8058 after 2 PM. Entry fee $18 turn-in 6 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits St Judes Childrens Hospital. Make checks payable to Lorinas Cantina.

Oct 29, 2010-001 - Crane, TX CASI. Guess Where 19th Annual Caravan to Terlingua. Held in Crane City Park. Limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 4 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cntact Dodie Simpson 43-559-3537, Bruce Stewart 817- 282-6678, Kevin Wooster 940-733- 9221, Pat Timmons 432-558-7319. Benefits the CASI Memorial Board Fund.

Oct 29, 2010-002 - Del Rio, TX CASI. Bonnie & Cliff Everett Memorial CO at 11490 Hwy 90 West, 9 miles west of the "y". Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Del Rio Boys & Girls Club. Make checks payable to Holiday Trav-L-Park. For reservations 1-800-545-2364. Cooks party a lunch 12-1:00 PM. "Make your own deli sandwiches". This is about the 18th year for these on the road to Terlingua CCO's. Join the celebration here and at Lorina's Cantina Thursday night. Contact Jimmy McIntyre 800-545-2364, Jimmy Taylor 432- 371-2621. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 30, 2010-001 - Crane, TX CASI. On The Road to Terlingua. Held in Crane City Park.. Noon turn-in, entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Pat Timmons 432-631-5806.

Oct 30, 2010-002 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Rocktoberfeast Cookoff. Held at Harry E Kelly River Front Park, North A St & Clayton Expres sway. Benefits Michael McCutcheon & Be the Match. Entry fee $20 turn-in 12:30 Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Mike Kirby 479-252- 0153, 479-648-5966 email mkirby@aldor.com. Patti Watkins 479-462- 3013. ratt13@cox.net.

Oct 30, 2010-003 - Hempstead, TX CASI. CASA For Kids. CASA for Kids will sponsor a chili cookoff at the Waller County Fairgounds located on Hwy 359 in Hempstead, Texas. There will be two entries: Texas Red Chili, entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM Beans, entry fee $10 turn-in Noon Showmanship in Halloween theme category. CASA for Kids provides Court Appointed Special Advocates for children who have been abused or neglected and are supervised by Child Protective Services. This chili cook off is a benefit to raise funds for volunteer training. Additional events the day of the cookoff include turkey shoot, crafts and food. Vendor spaces will also be available. Make checks paid to CASA for Kids. Contact Sharon Burnup 713- 857-4019 sburnup@hughes.net.

Oct 30, 2010-004 - Russellville, AR CASI. Main street Russellville Down Town Russelville Arkansas by the train depot. Entry fee $25.00 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make check payable to Main Street Russelville. Info Betsy McGuire P.O. Box 694, Russelville AR 72811

Oct 31, 2010-001 - Terlingua, TX CASI. Last Stop On The Road to Terlingua NEW LOCATION. Will be held at the Community Center in Terlingua, behind the Post Ofice. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Make checks payable to SOTOL POD.

Nov 2, 2010-001 - Terlingua, TX CASI. Sotol Pod Cookoff. Held at CASI Site. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Bronze Beer Drinking Goat trophy to first place winner, created by Lloyd Goldwire. Make checks paid to SOTOL POD.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

From Ella Fitzbag:
Contact Persons are Ella Fitzbag Cell phone: (903) 818.9023 Email: ellahav@hotmail.com or
Brett Christoffel Cell phone: (903) 364.1090 Email: brett@bmccv.com

Note:
Services for the Terlingua AreaYou will  find this information on the CASI home page.  You will also find the TICC Schedule and Fact Sheet.


From Steve and Karen Wright:
The Five-O Camp will be hosting it's 5th annual TICC Wednesday night Theme Party again this year.  This years theme is "REDNECK DISCO DANCE NIGHT".  Be ready to Shake your Groove Thing and Disco Dance the night away.  Come in your finest 70's Disco attire.  Dress as you favoite Disco artist, Village People, Michael Jackson, BG's etc.  Pick a song and come as that song theme, YMCA, Macho Man, Brick House, We Are Family, Dancing Queen.  Or, if you were a Redneck in the 70's and went to the local Disco, how would you dress?  We will have a separate photo booth set up for you to take your commerative Theme Night picture.  Thank You for making our theme party a success. Looking forward to seeing everyone.


From Ed Blair and David Sexton:

Front Gate Volunteers Needed

Do you have a three hours to be available to work at the Front Gate? While the primary Gate Responsibilities are handled by the Terlingua VFD-EMS crew, it is helpful to have some chiliheads available to answer chili questions. A Frequently Asked Questions list will be available at the Front Gate as well as other key information that may be needed.


The Front Gate officially opens Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM. We would like CASI volunteers to be available Wednesday through Friday 9:00 AM - midnight.


Please contact David Sexton sextond@tx.rr.com or Ed Blair ol_jock_chili@swbell.net to sign up or see us on site. David will be maintaining the official volunteer list.


Your help will be greatly appreciated.


Do you want a GREAT BREAKFAST?  Join the Houston Pods for their Membership Breakfast on Thursday at TICC at 9:00.

Monday, October 25, 2010

From Ron Barnes:
Stop, Drop and Roll CCO held in Grapevine on 10-16-10.

CHILI (42 judged)
1. Lee Brett - Grapevine
2. David Sexton - Dallas
3. Kelly Killingbeck - Euless
4. Dee Palmer - Mansfield
5. Angie Aslin - Grapevine
6. Sam Roberts - Arlington
7. Shirley Sexton - Dallas
8. Susan Spencer - Irving
9. Kenny Short - Burleson
10. Dru Stewart - Hurst

SHOW
1. Jayhawk Entertainment - Dale Reinecker - Bedford
2. American Legion Family - Karen Ducote - Euless
3. Snake Farm Chili - Kenny Short - Burleson

From Mayo Blair:

From Elton Homesley:
Dear domino players,


We will need at least eight (8) sets of dominos at the tournament at TICC on November 2nd. If you can, please bring a set of (normal sized) dominos with you that evening. Please mark your domino boxes so that they can be identified. You'll each need to be responsible for your own dominos when you leave the tournament that evening. We'll help keep track of them all we can, but we cannot be responsible for lost sets of dominos.

I jokingly said "normal sized" dominos, because I can visualize someone showing up with a set of dominos that are too small for some of these old eyes to see and our fingers pick up. Also don't bring any expensive decorator sets or those that might have a lot of family sentimental value. Just plain plastic dominos will do us just fine.

As of this morning (Sunday) we have 11 teams entered, so if you know of anyone that is waiting around to sign up after they get to TICC ,please let them know that they would be better served if they contacted either Dave Boone thunderbird@apex2000.net - Cell Phone-432-631-0365] and/or Connie Collier collier@snydertx.com - Cell Phone-325-575-8282.

From Mikie McGarity:
Not going to TICC this year – Want to know the winners on Saturday evening—email Mikie McGarity with your email address or phone number.

Mikie’s email is mikie@mcgarity.org and phone is 817-975-2200.

From Water Valley  CCO:

25 Chilis
10-23-10

1. Karen Bains, Rankin,TX
2. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock,TX
3. Laura Coad, San Angelo,TX
4. Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock,TX
5. Sue Yates, San Angelo,TX
6. Fran Miller, San Angelo,TX
7. Dave Boone, Odessa,TX
8. Sam Roberts, Arlington,TX
9. Lisa Brown, Rankin,TX
10. Dodie Simpson, Odessa,TX

SHOW
1. Sue Yates
2. Susie Weber
3. Wes Heflin

10-24-10
20 Chilis

1. Cliff Miller-San Angelo,TX
2. Guy W. Bates-Midland,TX
3. Janice Miller-San Angelo,TX
4. Rick Thomas-Alto,NM
5. Karen Thomas-Alto,TX
6. Jim Miller-San Angelo,TX
7. Louis Gonzales-Paint Rock,TX
8. Barbara Herrin-Paint Rock,TX
9. Sam Roberts-Arlington,TX
10. Roylene Johnson-Ottumwa,TX (Q)

SHOW
1. Janice Miller
2. Susie Weber
3. Sue Yates

NOTE: 
Here is the TICC Schedule of Events




Friday, October 22, 2010

From Clyde Rogers:
Please keep Charmaine`s brother in your prayers as he has been admitted to a Dallas hospital due to a blood clot to the brain. His body is responding to treatment so we are in a waiting mode now. Our family ask for your prayers and God’s help to bring him through this.

From John Billy:
 I need you to tell your e-mail base that Stan Pitts is in Methodist Hospital, the transplant and specials group. He is having a kidney removed. He could use some friends support.

From Sherrie Davis:
This was posted 3 hours ago from  Happy
Just spoke with Stan Pitts, his kidney was removed yesterday and he's doing well. Still in pain but you'd have to expect that. Will probably go home tomorrow. Amazing, that big a surgery, even though it was laproscopic, and they release patience in 2 days.

From Dave Hewlett:
Edgewood CCO Nov 13. The entry fee for the CASI CCO has been reset to just $20 for chili.  There is not a CASI Bean cook off but there is a Bean cook off in downtown with the City fair.

From Tim Collier:

TICC BBQ Times
Chicken-12:00
Ribs-1:00
Brisket-2:00
Awards approximately 4:00 pm

From Debbie LaLanne:
The Fredericksburg Jaycees Tractor Pull Cookoff is requiring the cooks to pay their cookoff entry fees at the gate when entering. This $20.00 fee will cover both your admission to the event as well as the cookoff fees. The ticket you will be given will then be shown at the registration table where you will register as usual with no further monies due. Checks will be accepted at the gate.

From Blu Daniels:
Rose City Pod will once again sponsor the "goody bags" for the Terlingua school students. Please feel free to stop at our white bus and drop off any excess gifts and donations you have received. Kubota has donated sacks, will also take any hotel shampoo, conditioners, lotion sets, soap, pencils, pens, koozies, Family Friendly please! Aprons, even empty picture frames, we all love our prizes and trophies, baut we all know you can only take so many. Please have your stuff to us, either bring yourself or find a good hearted soul who will bring your bags for you by Thursday noon. They have 33 high school students and 75 from 8th grade down through Kindergarten. This is NOT the Christmas Toy drive, this is cleaning out your goody bag closet!



Blu & John Daniels

From Don Hoy:
KRAZY FLATS CHARTER MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST--THURSDAY NOV.4,2010

Breakfast for the charter members will be held at the Krazy Flats Saloon beginning at 9:00 AM.We will be serving Bruce's sweet potato pancakes,sausage,biscuits,gravy,coffee and orange juice.Looking forward to seeing everyone,please come and join us.

Volunteers are welcome to work at the Krazy Flats Saloon Tuesday-Saturday.If you would like to work a few hours please contact Don Hoy 361-648-6990,or email donhoycasi@aol.com and I will be happy to put you on the work schedule.Remember Happy Hour open house for Krazy Flats Saloon will be held Thursday Nov. 4th from 2-4.We will be selling those new special edition t-shirts as well as caps,koozies,beads,and yes ice cold beer and wine.New this year will be karaoke,so come on down and join in on the fun,Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Krazy Flats Saloon.

Have a Great Weekend!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

From Jim Trietsch:
BREAKFAST IS SERVED!!!! CTC Pod will have their annual Pancake Breakfast Wed. Nov 3 from 8:30 until about 9:30 or until we run out. All Donations will go towards the CASI Scholarship Fund. We will be located across from the OLD 320 Area in the Center where the Road Splits. We will have Pancakes, Bacon and Sausage. Come on by and say Hi. We'll be looking for ya. For more info you can contact Randy Duke.

From Elton Homesley:
Dear TICC bound Chilihead,


I have been asked to put together a "42" tournament out there. It will be Tuesday evening (November 2nd) after the Sotol Pod cookoff. Starting about 6:00 PM. It doesn't seem to have made many of the calendars being circulated around.



From Debbie Lalanne:
The Fredericksburg Jaycees have been working hard to make the 1st annual cook off on October 23rd at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds a big hit and is looking forward to meeting all the cooks. There is a couple of items that Bruce Kneese called me on this morning.


1. Judging will be held under the covered pavilion however we will not be able to cook under the pavilion. Please bring your easy up's for shade. All cooks will be in one area.


2. When entering the fairgrounds the $20 admission fee will have to be paid at the time of entry. Chili cooks will be given a ticket which can
be taken to registration and count as payment of the chili cook off registration fee.


If you need additional information please contact Bruce Kneese at 830-889-5036 or Debbie LaLanne at 830-510-4956. Hope to see you there.


From Dana Plocheck:
Good morning everyone,


The November issue of the Trails is ready for viewing on the CIS. WOW! The Terlingua Championship is just 16 days away! I hope everyone has a safe journey on their way to Terlingua and I look forward to seeing you there.


NOTE:  A CCO advertised for November 13 (See Below) is NOT a CASI CCO.


The Daytona Cubs annual Chili-Cook Off will be held on Saturday November 13 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m., with proceeds going to benefit the Halifax Humane Society. The Halifax Humane Society exists to protect animals from cruel, neglectful and exploitative treatment.

NEW SPONSOR (From Jim Ezell):
Please welcome Herman and Deanna Everett as new Friends of CASI Sponsors. They are the owner/operators of the High Sierra Bar and Grill and El Dorado Hotel at the Terlingua Ghost Town. The High Sierra is the new hot spot in Terlingua with food, beverages and entertainment.



They will be providing a 100.00 gift certificate to the TICC winner and lesser amounts to the top 10 chili, top show, chili head of the year, and great pepper of the year.


With the Starlight closed for renovations and awaiting liquor licenses most of the activity has shifted to the High Sierra.

NOTE:
Thanks to all of you who have sent expressions of sympathy to my family and myself.  We will miss my Father.  He was always happy and a very positive person.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

From Lee Kroncke:
Larry Velasquez wins at LENEXA Kansas!
Jason Lamons second.
Cecelia Rivera third.
All three qualified for TICC 2011.
114 CASI Chili's judged.
See you down the CASI chili trail.

From Patsy Childress:
10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Bar-B-Que Cookoff
Held Saturday, October 9, 2010
Midland, Texas

47 Chilis Judged
1 Dodie Simpson - Odessa
2 Keith Patton - Odessa
3 Don Clevenger - Odessa
4 Jeanne Struck - Odessa
5 Louis Gonzales - Paint Rock
6 Joann Scott - Odessa
7 Amy Patton - Odessa
8 Laura Coad - San Angelo
9 Larry Burruss - San Marcos
10 Dave Boone - Odessa

Travel Award to Myrl and Nancy Coultas from Tucson, Arizona

Although there is still money coming in, this year’s cookoff has raised over $31,500. A big Thank You to everyone’s support.

From Tamara Dees:
Mild Bill’s Spices invites everyone to our Customer Appreciation party at Terlingua. We will be serving up margaritas and snacks from 2:30pm to 4pm on Friday at our RV camp. Please come join us and bring your friends. Looking forward to seeing you there!

From Dorothy Spishock:
Indian Springs Annual VFD Cook-off
Livingston, Texas 10/16/2010

Chili Winners
1st. Scott Winter- League City, Texas
2nd Tom Esford- Trinity, Texas
3rd Debra Vigare Benefield- League City, Texas
4th Doris Greenless- Houston, Texas
5th Vikki Esford- Trinity, Texas
6th Karin Barnes – Houston, Texas
7th Terri Vordenbawn – Pasadena, Texas
8th Don Gill- Houston, Texas
9th Nancy Netardus- Houston, Texas
10th Dorothy Spishock – Dickinson, Texas



Show Teams
1st Chili Chix- Andrea Ortega – Santa Fe, Texas
2nd Renegade Chili Rover II - Vikki Esford – Trinity, Texas
3rd Fraulion Chili – Karen Barnes – Houston, Texas

The 8th annual California CASI Chili Championship was the biggest and best so far. A contingent of Texas cooks converged on Lodi and found that the California judges had a taste for Texas chili. We placed six of the top ten places.

The event featured chili cookoff, car show, and twenty vendors raising funds for the Lodi Public Library Foundation. More than a thousand people came out to taste chili and see the action and we raised over $5000 for the charity.

Chili
1. Larry George – Q
2. Lynn Hejtmancik
3. Cindy George
4. Justin Marshall – Q
5. Arlindo Baptista – Q
6. Christine Vestfals – Q
7. Margaret Nadeau
8. Ron Boisseranc
9. Sharon Pinnell
10. Steve Nadeau

Show
1. Joe Singletary – Wicked Weasel Chili

Note:
Since we will not get home until late tomorrow, I am posting the CCO's for this Weekend!

Oct 23, 2010-001 - Fredericksbur,g TX CASI. Fredericksburg Jaycees Annual Tractor Pull & Chili Cookoff. Held at Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Hwy 16 South. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2:00 PM. Benefits Jaycees Charities. Contact Bruce Kneese bruce@kneesecompanies.com, 830- 889-5036.

Oct 23, 2010-002 - Fort Collins, CO CASI. Sundance Family 20h Annual Festival & Chili Cookoff. Held at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins CO. Featuring Live Music, Beer Tasting, Mechanical Bull Riding, Carriage Rides, Silent Auction, Western Arts and Crafts. CASI Red and Open Chili divisions and Salsa competition. Set up at 9 am, cooks meeting at 10 am, turn in for judging at 1 pm. Entry fee $15. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. Benefits Fort Collis Senior Center. Contact Lyman Wilkinson 970-669-1573. chililyman@aol.com

Oct 23, 2010-003 - Phoenix, AZ CASI. 1st Hospice of the Valley CO Held at Hospice of the Valley White Dove store, 5035 N 7th Ave, in back parking lot. CASI Red Entry fee $15, or if cooking Peoples Choice $10. Peoples Choice served at 11 AM; Red turn-in 1 PM Make checks payable to CASA. Trophies for CASI Red CASI, Show and Peoples Choice. Contact Jon Utley 623-229-9734, dbchili@cox.net. GROUND MEAT ONLY.

Oct 23, 2010-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival Cookoff. Held in Water Valley Park. For the St Jude's Hospital. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Sherry Maus 325-658-1364. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 23, 2010-005 - Flatonia, TX CASI. Flatonia Czhilispiel Czhili CCO 38. Held on Main Street Flatonia, downtown, off I-10 between Houston and San Antonio. Benefits Flatonia VFD, Fayette County EMS, The Food Pantry, CCA. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Make check payable to Flatonia Czhilispiel 38 Czhili CO. Showmanship 11 AM to 1 PM. Rita Contest, & BBQ Cookoff, Stoney LaRue, Mark McKinney, Johnny Dee & The Rocket 88's, Red Raven Band, Logan Tucker Band, Scott Taylor Band, Chris Brade & Broke 60 Band just to name a few entertainers. Carnival, Arts & Crafts & more family fun. Czhilispil is from Oct 22nd thru Oct 24th. Entry fee $25 after Oct 13th. Contact Flatonia Chamber of Commerce 361- 865-3920, fax 361-865-2451 http://www.flatoniachamber.org/.  P.O. Box 60 Flatonia TX 78941.

Oct 23, 2010-006 - Santa Teresa, NM CASI. War Eagles Air Museum CCO at Santa Theresa Airport, NM. Exit I-10 at Artcraft Road. Follow Artcraft Road, traveling West. Look for the Museum signs. The Air Eagle Museum is located at the dead end of Artcraft Road. Entry Fee $20.00. Turn-in 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Benefits War Eagles Air Museum Restoration Fund. Contact Tom Chaney, 915- 449-4064 or t.chaney@yahoo.com

Oct 23, 2010-007 - Dalhart, TX CASI. 10th Annual Dalhart Rotary Roadkill and Rolaids Chili Cookoff & Car Show, at Rita Blanca Coliseum 1219 FM 281. Benefits Dalhart Rotary benefit projects. Categories are Red Chili, Green Chili, Pinto Beans and Salsa. Cash prize for first place Green Chili, Pinto Beans & Salsa. Red Chili turn-in time is 11:30 AM. Entry fee $20. Peoples choice chili winner will be determined by votes received from public tasting. Green Chili turn-in Noon. Beans entry $10 turn-in 12:30 PM. Beans may be soaked night before, but must be cooked on site Saturday. Salsa Entry $10 turn-in 1 PM. Must be prepared on site. Contact Kristine Olsen P.O. Box 967, Dalhart TX 79022, 806- 244-5646. Entry form available at http://www.dalhart.org/.

Oct 23, 2010-008 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Elk's 5th Annual Cookoff takes place 1 Elk's Lane. Turn in is 1:00 pm. Free cook's party night before with furnished dinner. RV spaces available at no charge to cooks. Benefits Elk's Bldg renovation fund. Entry fee $20.00 Cook under Ramada with tables and chairs furnished. Contact Ben Berry 520-378-3692.

Oct 23, 2010-009 - Cassville, MO CASI. Cassville Fall Festival Chili CCO. Held in Town Square. Benefits Chamber charities. Entry fee CASI $20 turn-in Noon. Make check payable to Cassville Chamber of Commerce. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Dixie Johnson 417-682-542, email jrj8@sbcgobal.net.

Oct 23, 2010-010 - Maple Park, IL CASI. Kuipers Farm Chili Cookoff Kuipers Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road just north of Kesslinger Rd, Maple Park IL. Fun for the whole family and chili too at Kuipers Family Farm. Benefits Daniel P Figgins Memorial Fund. Entry fee $20, make checks payable to Kuipers Family Farm. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Contact Cheryl Hackbarth, 815-827-5200 X105, cherylonthefarm@hotmail.com

Oct 24, 2010-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival Day 2 Cookoff. Held in Water Valley Park. For the Concho Valley Pod Christmas Charities. Entry fee $18, turn in Noon. Contact Sherry Maus 325-658-1364. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Monday, October 18, 2010

From  Candi Knight- Arealvo:
9th Annual Great Bowls of Fire / Florida State Chili Championship

30 Casi/ 41 Open Chili's
http://greatbowlsofchilicookoff.com/
Benefits: The West Volusia Historical Society

10th Place Connie Collier (Snyder, TX)
9th Place Alen Case (Orlando, FL)
8th Place Doug Marshburn (Deltona, FL)
7th Place Chuck Dolan (Brooksville, FL)
6th Place Brian Gawlie (Deland, FL) Q
5th Place Ken Rodd (Austin, TX)
4th Place Bert Dunn (Homosassa, FL) - Q
3rd Place Candi Knight-Arevalo (Wellington, FL) - Q Florida State Champion
2nd Place Tim Collier (Snyder, TX)
1st Mary Richardson (San Antonio TX) - Q

Show
3rd Phil Lee Briefcase Full of Brew (Deltona, FL)
2nd George Schott Quietly Making Chili (Aviedo, FL)
1st Chuck Dolan Biker Trash Chili (Brooksville, FL)


From Kim Hiley:
The SAP CASI Fall Fest Cook-off held in Bandera was once

again a success. A Big Thank you to all that came out to join us. And to those that worked so hard to make it such a  success. On Friday night we enjoyed delicious Hobo Stew prepared by Clyde Rogers andd Kenny Morgenroth. Both days of  judging ran smoothly due to the hard work of Bob Steinle and Happy Hinman and Aida. The Tally team consisting of Clyde Rogers and crew did anther fine job. Saturday nights potluck was held at Kenny and Susie's motorhome so we thank them for their hospitality. Our referees did a great job as well. On Saturday the referee was Deb LaLanne and Sunday was Tracy Bond. Thanks to everyone that helped to make the Oct Fall Fest the event that it was. Without your help we couldn't have a successful cook-off. 

Here are the results: 
Chili ~ Sat 47 Chilis 

1st ~ Deb LaLanne 
2nd ~ James Bauer 
3rd ~ Tricia Byrom 
4th ~ Tracy Bond 
5th ~ Fread Cielencki 
6th ~ Stacy LaLanne 
7th ~ Susie Morgenroth 
8th ~ Kenny Morgenroth 
9th ~ Christine Knight 
10th ~ Kyle Bond 

Beans 
1st ~ Sue Ann Brooks 
2nd ~ Robert Gott 
3rd ~ Susie Morgenroth 

Hot Wings 
Eldon Hiley 

Chili ~ Sun ~ 28 Chilis 
1st ~ Bill Dees 
2nd ~ Kyle Bond 
3rd ~ Kenny Morgenroth 
4th ~ Clyde Rogers 
5th ~ Melodie Smith 
6th ~ Tim LaLanne 
7th ~ Charmaine Rogers 
8th ~ George Jowers 
9th ~ Dianne Lewis 
10th ~ Tamara Dees

Friday, October 15, 2010

From Ralph Hay:
OLD 320 MEMBERS


This is a reminder of the things that I would like for you to give your utmost attention to please and thank you.

· Registration will be open beginning at 10:00 A.M., Thursday . When you come to register to cook chili, please stop by and register and pick-up your Old 320 Badge while you are in the area. That’s where I will be set-up.

· If you are not using your Site to cook on this year, I would like to have your permission to use your Site for a cook that is not fortunate enough to have one to use. I’ve had a lot of request already from cooks that would like to cook in the 320 Area and need a Site to cook on. THIS IS GOOD NEWS.
· If you have already given personal permission to someone to use your Site – I need to know that too so as not to have any mix-ups again this year.

· Great Peppers of The PODS that have Old 320 Sites, please let me know who will be using the PODS Site.

Volunteers needed for Old 320 Area. I need help with marking off the Sites in the Old 320 Area. Workers, I will need you to be at the Site Area at 9:30 A.M., Wednesday 11/03. I’ve had very good workers each year and hopefully I can depend on you me again this year. I sincerely appreciate your help.

There will be an Old 320 Meeting, Friday, Nov. 5th, immediately following the announcements of the Scholarship Events Winners. The meeting will take place in the Judging Area. This is Alcalde election year. I would love to see a good turn-out for the meeting and election. AND BY THE WAY, I AM THROWING MY HAT IN THE RING FOR RELECTION AND WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE.

From:  Portia Washington On Behalf Of WPIFF 

From Dick Wagner:
Bo is not doing well. Chest fluid removed by plastic surgeon with drainage device. Will have over lapped muscles attached in 9 days to hold sternum in place. On fentanyl & ventilator & sleeping well. Issues with kidney output. Sugar dances around. Will be in the hospital for quite a while. It's time to step up to the plate for prayer. GET WITH IT!!!!!


NOTE:  We are leaving for Golden, Colorado today.  My Father's funeral will be on Monday morning.  He never met a stranger and he loved people.  I will miss him.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

From Dave Hewlett:
Oct 16, 2010-021 - Quinlan TX CASI. 1st Annual Quinlan Fire Dept. Is proud to announce we are sponsoring our first annual Chili Cookoff and Festival. Quinlan is located approximately 45 minutes east of Dallas on state highway 276 and 15 miles south of Greenville on state highway 34. This will be a community event, but hope to draw people from all areas, to support our volunteer firefighters & first responders Funds raised during the event will go to the department to assist with costs such as vehicle maintenance and repairs, station maintenance, personnel safety, etc. We are looking forward to a successful event and hope to see you there! Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Kyle Harrison 903-458-0425 kharrison1980@yahoo.com Location is on HWY 276 to Epperson street, left (north) to the fire station. Epperson is just 4 blocks west on 276 of the HWY 276/34 intersection.

From Karen and Steve Wright:
The Five-O Camp will be hosting it's 5th annual TICC Wednesday night Theme Party again this year. This years theme is "REDNECK DISCO DANCE NIGHT". Be ready to Shake your Groove Thing and Disco Dance the night away. Come in your finest 70's Disco attire. Dress as you favoite Disco artist, Village People, Michael Jackson, BG's etc. Pick a song and come as that song theme, YMCA, Macho Man, Brick House, We Are Family, Dancing Queen. Or, if you were a Redneck in the 70's and went to the local Disco, how would you dress? We will have a separate photo booth set up for you to take your commerative Theme Night picture. Thank You for making our theme party a success. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Karen & Steve Wright.

Please keep BO in your prayers as he struggles to get well.

From Kim Hiley:
Just a quick note to let you know that the Fraternal Order of Canyon Men Cook-off this weekend has a new location. The Trails is correct. But, I assumed it was at the same place that it's always been so that's what I've been telling everyone. The correct location is Riverside Resort at 13190 FM 306. I just wanted to clear up any misunderstandings.

Please pass this information on to anyone planning to attend that I don't have an email address.

Hope to see you all there this weekend. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email.

From Jim Ezell:
Once again I am putting together a winner's table at TICC with rewards for our 2010 champion. We will have merchandise, the custom winner's flag, gift baskets, gift certificates etc. for the new champ. If you or your business would like to participate in this offering, please contact me or just bring it to TICC.



We started this last year and wish to give credit to everyone involved.

From My Family:
A special "Thanks" to all of you who have taken sent my family their prayers.  After I post tomorrow, we are leaving for Colorado.  I will still be able to get emails and will be able to post.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my father, Norman McClaren, died yesterday morning.  We will leave on Friday for Golden, CO and we will have his Funeral (a celebration of his life) on Monday morning.  He fought a hard battle, but one that he just could not win.  He was 87.  He and my Mother were married 67 1/2 years.  He was a great supporter of CASI.  I will truly miss him.

From Jeanette Cardenes:
Rocktoberfest CASI CCO Oct. 16th, 6PM turn-in, $15 entry fee. 404 Atlanta, Austin TX (Mopac & Lake Austin Blvd) Live Music/Silent Auction/Craft Fair.  Visit http://www.austinrocktoberfest.com/ for more info.
From Karen and Steve Wright:
The Five-O Camp will be hosting it's 5th annual TICC Wednesday night Theme Party again this year. This years theme is "REDNECK DISCO DANCE NIGHT". Be ready to Shake your Groove Thing and Disco Dance the night away. Come in your finest 70's Disco attire. Dress as you favoite Disco artist, Village People, Michael Jackson, BG's etc. Pick a song and come as that song theme, YMCA, Macho Man, Brick House, We Are Family, Dancing Queen. Or, if you were a Redneck in the 70's and went to the local Disco, how would you dress? We will have a separate photo booth set up for you to take your commerative Theme Night picture. Thank You for making our theme party a success. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Karen & Steve Wright.
From Mama (Sue) Caffey:
Plum Creek, Kyle, Texas, held its 2nd Annual CHili Cook off this year on October 9th.
 
Thanks to our workhorse team of Jeannette Cardenas, Jessie Waguespack, Billy Doss, and Debbie Ashman and Neal Doss for running the cook off. We wish to thank all who came and helped us sanction it for another year.
 
Chili 18 Cooks
1. Norma Homesley, Manchaca
2. Dianne Lewis, San Antonio
3. Raymond Pilchieck, Bluffton
4. Jessie Waguespack, Austin
5. Julie Cooper, Houston
6. John Caffey, Rockdale
7. Debbie Ashman, Bastrop
8. Steve Ashman, Bastrop
9. Billy Doss, Georgetown
10.Sandy Watson, Seguin
 
Show
1. Julie Cooper, Houston
2. Sue Caffey, Rockdale
3. Sharon Dozier, Conroe
 
We wish to thank Brandee Otto for hosting this another year. Mama Sue Caffey

Please keep BO Prewitt in your prayers as he tries to recover from Open Heart Surgery.

It is Wednesday and here ar the CCOs for this weekend.

Oct 16, 2010-001 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Lodge phone 817-645-9079. Free RV hookups, first come first serve. Electric & water only. Dump station available. Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Live band Saturday night. Cooks party Friday night. Pot luck Friday furnished by Lodge members. Entry fee $20, CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI & Elks Division. Turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Jerry Brown 817-645-6117 bamry@sbcglobal.net.  See cookoff next day.

Oct 16, 2010-002 - El Paso, TX CASI. 4th Annual American Sign Club CCO Held at 919 Hunter Ave, El Paso Community College, Valle Verde Campus - Americana Language Village. Cooks Meeting at 10:00 AM. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Benefits Sign Language Club. Carol Straughan 915-852-35

Oct 16, 2010-003 - Grapevine, TX CASI. Stop-Drop-n-Roll Chili Cook Off WPIFF is holding it's 6th annual Stop-Drop-n-Roll Chili Cook Off on October 16th; Cook's Party on the 15th catered by Fuddruckers- burgers are on us! Join us in the parking lot of Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine (2501 Bass Pro Dr.)for live music, cold beer and hot chili competition. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Kids activities, vendor booths, firetrucks and much more. Dallas Margarita Society will be there as well as the good folks from Budweiser. Support your firefighters and have fun doing it! Hope to see you in Grapevine for the 2010 Stop-Drop-n-Roll CCO. Go to http://www.wpiff.org/  for all the details. Contact Marji Hutchinson 817-870-8037, email marji.hutchinson@wpiff.org.  Make checks payable to WPIFF.

Oct 16, 2010-004 - Seguin, TX CASI. Classic CASI Pod Fall Festival CCO. at Lake Queeney Lions Club Hwy 78 at Lake Mc Queeney. Entry fee $20 or $38 both days. Charity - Christian Free Clinic. Cooks Party Friday night featuring German Food, Games on Saturday - Pot Luck Saturday night, Pod will serve Sunday Brunch. Chili Grind only. Turn In - 2:00 PM Make checks payable to: Classic CASI Pod - 214 Signal Hill - Seguin, TX 78155. Contacts for information: Annell Causey 830- 379-6565 or Pat King 830-303-1755

Oct 16, 2010-005 - Deland, FL CASI. 9th Annual Great Bowls of Fire Florida State Open Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held in downtown Deland on Indiana Ave. Entry fee $30 CASI, $25 Open. Turn-in CASI 2 PM, Open 1 PM. Benefits West Volusia Historical Society and Mainstreet Deland Association. Make checks payable to WVHS. Contact Susie Macon 137 W Michigan Ave, Deland FL 32720. 386-740-6813. Please register by October 15th.

Oct 16, 2010-006 - Kerens, TX CASI. Kerens 6th Annual Cotton Harvest Festival. Kerens is on Hwy 31 20 miles east of I 45 from Corsicana exit. Turn South on Hwy 309, west at 4 way stop. First right brick street is it! Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Live entertainment all day long. Saturday Night Street Dance featuring Ira Bradford & Bustin' Loose. Quilt show, Arts & Crafts booths. Children activities, raffles. Lots of food booths. Drive up to your cookoff spot. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kerens Library to raise funds for the new library building. www.kerenslibrary.org email: kerenslibrary@airmail.net  We'll be lookin' for ya! Contact Cindy Carnegie 903-654-0865.

Oct 16, 2010-007 - Bryan TX CASI. Inaugural Support The Troops CCO. Held at 101 Waco St. Hwy 21 East of Hwy 6, 1/2 mile from Hwy 6, right next to Hwy 21 RV Park. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 159. Contact Troy Howell 979-587-1233 troy.howell@yahoo.com  Benefits Veterans and Families Assistance Program.

Oct 16, 2010-008 - Austin ,TX CASI. American Legion Rocktoberfest CCO. Held at 404 Atlanta, located near Runtex off Mopac and Lake Austin Blvd. Entry fee $15 turn-in 6 PM. Rocktoberfest 2010 includes an Indoor/Ourdoor craft fair, live music, and a silent auction. Visit http://www.austinrocktoberfest.com/  for more information. Benefits ANDORC Contact Christina Peterson 512- 775-5004 cep444@hotmail.com. Register early and reserve a tent space near the bands. Floor plan available on website.

Oct 16, 2010-009 - West Memphis AR CASI. Chilin' On Broadway 10am to 4pm at Regions Bank Plaza 231 East Broadway. Entry fee $25 Turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Main Street West Memphis. We will have arts and crafts, entertainment, concessions and children's area. Leigh Ann Hastings, Executive Director Main Street West Memphis Regions Bank Building 231 E. Broadway West Memphis, AR 72301. 870-735-8814 mainstreet@citywm.com., http://www.broadwaywestmemphis.com/  






Oct 16, 2010-010 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. Fraternal Order of Canyon Men Chili and Bean Cookoff held at Riverside Resort, 13190 FM 306, Canyon Lake,TX. CASI chili $18.00, turn in 2:00 PM. Local chili, turn in 2:00 PM. Bean cookoff, turn in TBD. Benefits FOCM. Contact Bill M. Cox, 340 Gelowitz Pl., Canyon Lake, TX, phone (830)515-8230(cell) Plug in for RV, trailers, tent camping. Cabins info 830-964-3629 hillcountryriversideresort.com See cookoff next day same location.






Oct 16, 2010-011 - Wabash IN CASI. 8th Annual Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Cookoff,at the Paradise Spring Historical Park, 351 E Market St. Entry fee CASI $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Chili For Charity. Charity TBD. Contact Bill Gerding c/o Market Street Grill. P.O. Box 115 Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-7779 web chiliforcharity.com.






Oct 16, 2010-012 - Shreveport LA CASI. Shreveport Rescue Mission Cookoff. Held at First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley. Benefits Shreveport Rescue Mission. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Absolutely NO alcohol. Contact Jerry Hunt 318- 797-0719. Goody bags to first 50 registered cooks.






Oct 16, 2010-013 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler Elks Lodge #215 CCO. Held at 13618 S.H. 31 W, across from Old Goodyear/Kelly Plant. One mile from Greenbriar, red light, on the right, 3.2 miles from Loop 323. Entry Fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Cooks dinner Friday night. Bean turn in Noon, entry $5. Winner gets 50% of pot. Trophies or prizes chili 1st thru 10th, 1st,2nd,3rd place showmanship, 1st place peoples choice. Bring extra chili for tasting for public. No hookups. Contact Roy Scott, 17001 PR 7403, Brownsboro TX 75756. rdscott@ embargmail.com 903-852-5918 home, 903-316-9665 cell, or at the lodge after 5 PM 592-6508. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Scholarships veterans childrens camp, etc.






Oct 16, 2010-014 - Acampo CA CASI. 8th Annual Cal State Championship. This California Championship at the Woodbridge Winery will qualify at least three cooks and one show team to compete in the Terlingua International Chili Championship. There will also be wine tasting, a huge car show, and competition in guacamole and salsa. There will be large public attendance and all cooks are asked to bring chili for the public. Cookoff benefits the Lodi Public Library Foundation. Held at Woodbridge Winery 5950 E Woodbridge Rd. Entry fee is $25.00 and chili turn-in is 2:00. Contact Larry Pilmaier 209- 365- 8081. See cookoff next day.






Oct 16, 2010-015 - Mansfield TX CASI. The Heat is On in Mansfield Chili Cookoff held in conjunction with Historic Mansfield Music Festival, located 100 West Oak St, between Smith & Oak St, exit Broad St off 287 South, about 6 miles south of I-H 20. Entry fee $25 if registered by Sep 10th $40 later. Benefits Mansfield Citizens Fire Academy National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Manfield VFD. Turn-in 2 PM. Two music stages for entertainment, featuring Jimmie Vaughan, Mansfield Fire fighter, Pipes & Drums to perform. Set up early Friday, music starts that night. Showmanship 10 AM to 12. 50/50 50/50 Raffle & Reverse Raffle. RV camping, no hookups, but are available at Loyd Park in Grand Prairie. Local hotels will offer discounts to chili cooks. Classic car show. Contact Mike Frazier P.O. Box 226 Mansfield TX 76063, 817-483-0505, or 817-319- 5095. Make advance checks payable to MCFAAA.






Oct 16, 2010-016 - Amarillo TX CASI. Elks Lodge Fall Chili & BBQ Cookoff Benefits Elks Charities. Turn In & Entry Fee Info to Follow 932 Clyde Street, Amarillo, TX






Oct 16, 2010-017 - Lenexa KS CASI. Lenexa Chili Challenge Midwest Regional Open Championship. Auto qualifier for TICC. Held at 13420 Oak St, Old Town Lenexa. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Entry fee $30 per category. Turn in Noon. Make checks payable to Lenexa Chili Challenge. Register by September 24th to receive goody bag. Info Jim Finlen 913-477-7130.






Oct 16, 2010-018 - Columbia TN CASI. Tennessee Mens State Championship Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at Elm Springs Plantation, Mooresville Pike. Benefit Junior Auxiliary of Columbia. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks paid to Junior Auxiliary. Contact Andre Rhodes 931-215-2794, Julie Wolaver 931-388-4994, P.O. Box 1492, Columbia TN.






Oct 16, 2010-019 - Columbia TN CASI. Tennessee Womens State Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at Elm Springs Plantation, Mooresville Pike. Benefits March of Dimes. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks paid to Junior Auxiliary. Contact Andre Rhodes 931-215-2794, Julie Wolaver 931-388-4994, P.O. Box 1492, Columbia TN.






Oct 16, 2010-020 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 3rd Annual Elks Chili Cook Off. Held at Fort Smith Elks Lodge #341, 5504 Massard Road. Benefits Elks ENF. Fee $20, turn in 1 PM Ground meat only. Info David Anderson 479-652-2450 or Guy Smith argsmith@prodigy.net 479- 650-9444.






Oct 16, 2010-021 - Quinlan TX CASI. 1st Annual Quinlan Fire Dept. Is proud to announce we are sponsoring our first annual Chili Cookoff and Festival. Quinlan is located approximately 45 minutes east of Dallas on state highway 276 and 15 miles south of Greenville on state highway 34. This will be a community event, but hope to draw people from all areas, to support our volunteer firefighters & first responders Funds raised during the event will go to the department to assist with costs such as vehicle maintenance and repairs, station maintenance, personnel safety, etc. We are looking forward to a successful event and hope to see you there! Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Kyle Harrison 903- 458-0425 kharrison1980@yahoo.com






Oct 16, 2010-022 - Culpeper VA CASI. 9th Annual Old House Vineyard Come and enjoy the beauty of the Virginia Wine Country and participate in the 8th annual Old House Chili Cook off at Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corky's Lane. This is the CASINOVA Pod Cook-off. The colors of fall are spectacular and the wines tasty. Shirt and logo wine glass for the first 20 participants. Contact Dick DeiTos mwac1@aol.com. 703- 273-5075. Entry fee $22, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Casinova Pod. Benefits Museum of Culpeper History.






Oct 16, 2010-023 - Livingston TX CASI. Indian Springs Annual VFD Cookoff. Located 1 block off Hwy 190 between Livingston & Woodville. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $10, 50/50-1st place only, turn-in 1 PM. Gumbo $10, 50/50 first place only, turn-in 12 PM. Live auction Friday night at 7 PM. Contact Jay Lee 936-329- 4196 or email Pat hairlady11@yahoo .com. CHILI GRIND ONLY.






Oct 16, 2010-024 - Archer City TX CASI. Ira Jones Cookoff. Held at 232 East Hwy 25. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Open chili $20 turn- in 2 PM. Raffle 50/50 drawing. Plenty RV parking no hookups. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221. Benefits Archer City Emergency Services.






Oct 16, 2010-025 - Mingus TX CASI. Mingus Music Festival & Chili CCO. Held at 1904 S Mingus Blvd North off I-20 approximately 2 miles on West of the road. Entry fee $10 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Tri City EMS.Gate open 3 PM Friday. Music begins at 6 PM. Friday music line up Chris Hammack, Amos Staggs, Terry Rasor, James Black, Charlie Shafter Band, Derly Dodd. Gate open 7 AM Saturday. Cooks meeting 9 AM. Bean turn-in Noon. Music line up Saturday 3 PM Stage Coach Southern Crossing, James Black Band, Terry Rasor & Raz Band. 6 Market Blvd camping available, no hookups. Contact Muff Joplin 254-672-9138, 817-565- 5264. On advertising probation.






Oct 17, 2010-001 - Cleburne TX CASI. Sunday Cleburne Elks Lodge CCO Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sunday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Contact Jerry Brown bamry@sbcglobal.net 817-645- 6117. See cookoff previous day.






Oct 17, 2010-002 - Seguin TX CASI. Classic CASI Day After CCO. at Lake Mc Queeney Lions Club - Hwy 78 @ Lake Mc Queeney. Entry fee $20 or $38 both days. Charity, Pod Charities. Chili Grind Only. Sunday Brunch, Turn In 1:00 PM. Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod,214 Signal Hill, Seguin, TX 78155. Contacts for information: Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or Pat King 830-303- 1755.






Oct 17, 2010-003 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. Fraternal Order of Canyon Men Chili cookoff held at Riverside Resort, 13190 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX. CASI chili only today, $18.00, turn in 2:00 PM. Benefits TBD charities. Contact Bill M. Cox, (830)515-8230(cell). See cookoff same location previous day for more info.






Oct 17, 2010-004 - Acampo CA CASI. Spice Up California POD Cookoff. At the Woodbridge Winery join us for a great cook off in Northern California. This cook off will enable all interested cooks and the California State Championship competitors to have a second chance for additional qualifying points to the TICC 2011. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Entry fees benefits Pod representation at the Great Pepper's annual meeting. Make checks payable and mail to Tree Huggin' Hippie Chili LLC, 1507 Cerro Sonoma Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954. Contact Alex Tanalski at 707-763-5267, thhchili@gmail.com