From Ron Barnes:
  Results from the Parker County 4-H Chili Cookoff held July 30th in Weatherford, TX:
CHILI (15 judged):
  1.  Susan Spencer – Irving
2.  Gerald Casey – Arlington
3.  David Manske – Arlington
4.  Dee Palmer – Mansfield
5.  Ken Bishop – Ft. Worth
6.  Frances Sullivan – Waxahachie
7.  Scott Spencer – Irving
8.  Bobby Kirby – Kennedale
9.  Ramonda Casey – Arlington
10.      Charles Breeden – Alvarado
SHOW:
1.  Blondie’s Rip Snortin’ Chili – Tina Barnes – Euless
2.  Outhouse Chili – Gerald Casey – Arlington
3.  Uownt Too Chili – Dee Palmer – Mansfield
BEANS:
1.  Mack Walker – Marshall
2.  Kelly Walker – Euless/Marshall
3.  Charles Breeden – Alvarado
JUNIORS:
1.  Jared Casey – Arlington
2.  Brittany Stevens – Aledo
From Ken Rodd:
  I encourage PODS to start submitting their newsletters now - If you are going to submit more than 1 you can one or two now and the third one anytime prior to the deadline date. Start sending in your entries now if you can.From Rick Thomas:
Well, Cooks and friends, it is about that time again. Make your plans and hope to see you in the cool pines of Ruidoso.
From Larry Burruss:
The entries continue to arrive for the 2nd Annual U. S. National Open Chili Championship in Buda, Texas @ Cabella’s.  As a reminder, today, August 1, 2011 is the last day to mail your paid entry and still be eligible for the “Goodie Bag”.  In the event the heat wave continues, we will have a special “Cool Down” wading pool ( No life guard on duty) for your convenience.  Our charity this year will once again be the Wounded Warriors Foundation.  Come be a part of the 2nd Annual U. S. National and don’t forget your home away from home – The Hampton Inn  Code: CHX CCG – phone # 512-295-4900.

 
