I am doing a quick post before we head home.

From Kelly Brignon:
Thanks to all who pitched in and helped run the Cleburne Elks CCO on Saturday. This was truly a team effort and special thanks to Pat Pilchieck for helping out with those darn lids. Thanks to all of you who helped monitor, supply boxes, help with turn in, and run the cook off. Everyone worked together and 45 chilis, 12 Elk chilis and 16 beans were judged.

CASI Chili (45 entries)

Vicki Sanders
Tom Dozier
Duayne Price
Kay Lefler
Stephanie Brockman
Dee Palmer
Kelly Brignon
Morris Moss
Beth Moon – QUALIFIED!!!!!!!
Mark Sanders

A tale from Dave Hewlett:
If you can read this whole story without laughing, then there's no hope for you. I was crying by the end. This is an actual account as relayed to paramedics at a chili cook-off in Buffalo Gap, TX. Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. For those of you who have lived in West Texas , you know how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds. Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank,who was visiting from Springfield , IL . Frank: 'Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a Chilicook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting,so I accepted and became Judge 3.'

Here are the scorecard notes from the event:

CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.Judge
# 3 (Frank) -- Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

CHILI # 2 - EL RANCHO'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork . Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

CHILI # 3 - ALFREDO'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse Chili. Great kick.Judge
# 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers. Judge
# 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the rout ine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting sh*t-faced from all of the beer.

CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.Judge
# 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid,was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. woman is starting to look HOT .. just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?

CHILI # 5 - LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Jalapeno peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the jalapeno peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer20focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off.It really ticks me=2 0off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw them.

CHILI # 6 - VARGA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic.Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous,sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone.

CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about judge number 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in20one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slidun noticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing. It's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when
Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report

From Mike Peters:

Here is the email I recieved from Ron Barnes Thursday morning.

Mom (Joy) lost her brief battle with cancer this morning at 2:32 a.m.. She died peacefully in her sleep at Baylor All-Saints hospital in Fort Worth. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you posted on funeral details as they beome available.

Here is the latest on Ron's mom.

For Ron Barnes' Mom, viewing and meeting with the family will be Friday, May 8th, 6-8PM at the Lucas Funeral Home on Precinct Line Road.

Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Saturday at the Parker Cemetary (on 121 just North of Hall-Johnson Rd.

After services there will be an open house at Ron & Tina's with burgers & refreshments.

Lets all remember to Keep Ron and his family in our thought and prayers.

Mike

From Ruby Ross:

Sharon is progressing nicely. She was pleased to go home on Wed. She will be going to Cardiac Rehab when she is able. Her prognosis is good. Please keep her in your prayers.

From Sherry Mulhbauer:

Relay For Life Dear Family and Friends,I've decided to take a stand and fight back against cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® event right here in my community.Please support me in this important cause by making a secure, tax-deductible donation online using the link below.To donate online now, click the link below to visit my personal page: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09National?px=4460886&pg=personal&fr_id=17208Relay For Life® is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people worldwide to:* CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight.* REMEMBER loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing.* FIGHT BACK. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease. I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.Sincerely,Sherry Muhlbauer ( Boswell)

ALL CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE:
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C/O SHERRY BOSWELL
PO BOX 9034
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From Donna Conrad:

If your planning on coming to Snyder next week end 5/15 & your wanting H-E-B meat please let me know before 5/13, I would be happy to bring it to you. It's 2.88 per tube & 34.56 per case. Please no orders after Wed. 5/13. Cell 254-855-4733 or 254-855-2767. Have a safe trip and we'll see ya there.

From Tammie Wooster:
Do not forget that today is the last day to preregister for the SW Open for a chance at $250 of play.

From Wendell Rankin:

This is a correction to yesterday's information. The link should work now. Black Gold Pod is raffling 3 WR painted stoves for the Great Peppers' Meeting. If you would like to see them, follow this link. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/21522148 For information on obtaining tickets, contact Patsy Childress: patsy@t3wireless.com


I didn't get anything to post today except the correction above. I will have computer access after all this week. So if you need something posted, please send it to me.

It's time to once again remind you that the application for the Krazy Flats Coordinator is on the home page of the CASI web site. Applications are due to me by June 1.

The Poster Contest is also on going and it's deadline is June 20. Here are the rules for it:

Poster Rules and Guidelines
CASI is looking for a unique, creative design that embodies the essence of TICC and CASI.
Artwork must be original and should include bold colors.

The dimensions of the two posters will be 18" X 24" and 11" X 17".

Submissions do not need to be that size, but they must maintain that proportion. The 11" x 17" poster is an informational poster. Copies of last years posters will be made available in PDF format upon request.

These posters may be used as a guideline for some of the content required in the design. Winning designs may also be used for souvenir TICC shirts.

All entries should include in the title, “43 Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship”, and the date, “November 7, 2009”.

It must also list the names of the current Board members and include the CASI logo. Designs may be sent electronically in a standard graphic format (PDF or JPG) or may be a hard copy, suitable for scanning.

Pictures of last year’s winners and sponsor logos will be made available and must be added to the poster design before printing. Changes to the wording and design may be requested by the Board.

If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of CASI and the Terlingua International Chili Championship and may or may not be used in any manner CASI desires.

The winning designer will receive credit with their name included on the final product.

Submission deadline will be June 20th. Entries must be sent to Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Enough for today. It is going to be a really hot day. The temperature in Albuquerque is to be at least 92. I guess that will be cool compared to what the temperature in San Angelo is suppose to reach.

Keep Cool!

From Wendell Rankin:


Black Gold Pod is raffling 3 WR painted stoves for the Great Peppers' MeetingIf you would like to see them, follow this link. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/21522148For information on obtaining tickets, contact Patsy Childress: patsy@t3wireless.com



From Tamara Dees:


From Mild Bill's Spices: If you would like to have spices delivered at the Texas Open, please let us know before 6pm on Wednesday – May 6th. Melodie and Doyle Smith will be bringing a bunch of extra spices for sale but their space is limited so pre-orders are helpful. Thanks and good luck at the Open! Bill and Tamara 830-980-4124 or mildbills@satx.rr.com

From Keith Karaff:

Greetings Everyone

Texas Open is only days away. The schedule starts with Registration beginning at 4 pm Friday night. At 6:30 that evening our wonderful charities are once again throwing us a spaghetti/lasagna dinner. The dinner will be held in front of my motorhome in the cooks area. Bring your chairs, your wine and enjoy the times.

Just a couple of reminders please:

1. No alcohol in or out of the building please. Also, they ask no food brought in. Papa's is a bar and grill.
2. No pets in the building.
3. You can begin setting up along the fenceline Saturday morning only. No setting up the night before. Once you unload you will need to pull your car to the far north end of the lot. If you were there last year, you will remember about 250 motorcycles that morning. They will be there again.

4. MH and trailers can begin arriving Friday morning.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. Have a safe trip. If you have questions please feel free to get in touch with me.





Here is the Schedule



From Tammie Wooster:

The deadline for pre-registration is May 8th, don't miss out on a chance for a whopping $250 in free play! Hope to see you all soon!

From Carrie Kinnison:

38th Annual Highland Lakes Pod CCO "Howdy-Roo" Results
118 Chili Cooks

1 Paul Mulkey (Q) Hobbs, NM
2 Mike Zaccaro Pflugerville,TX
3 Connie Collier Snyder, TX
4 Clyde Rogers San Antonio, TX
5 Dave Boone Odessa, TX
6 Debbie Ashman Bastrop, TX
7 Lisa Zaccaro Pflugerville, TX
8 Larry Kinnison Marble Falls, TX
9 Tim Lalanne Pipe Creek, TX
10 Karen Bains Rankin, TX

SHOW

1 Joe Trigo Bastrop, TX
2 Leslie Stratton Marble Falls, TX
3 Scott Schlicke Del Valle, TX

57 Beans

1 Jeannette Cardenas Austin, TX
2 Joe Trigo Bastrop, TX
3 Sue Caffey Rockdale, TX

SUNDAY-Backbone Creek CCO
43 cooks

1 Ray Daily, Jr. Cedar Park, TX
2 Carol Ann Gibson Seguin, TX
3 Bambi Haley Johnson City, TX
4 Bucky Seelig Fredericksburg, TX
5 Audrey Steinkamp Marble Falls, TX
6 Kay Sandlin Seguin, TX
7 Jean Barkley Weimar, TX
8 Dave Pitts (Q) Katy, TX
9 Paul Mulkey Hobbs, NM
10 Sabrina Kleitz Seguin, TX

The golf tournament at HOWDY-ROO was won by: Carolyn Seelig, Wendell Carnes, Doc Kinnison, Nigel Delgado, and Bucky Seelig. Bogie is ready to start traveling with his new owner.

From Ruby Ross:
WOW! What can we say but THANK YOU..THANK YOU..THANK YOU to all the COOKS who
participated in our 38th Howdy-Roo. We had 57 beans, 44 BarBQ teams and 118 CASI Chili
cooks & 25 Business Chili Cooks. We appreciate all of our helpers who pitched in & made this huge event possible. Thanks to Jeanette for being head judge & John Caffey for referring.

Barbecue Winners:

Brisket:

1. Jason Hidago
2. Jerry Hall
3. Sammie Wyatt
4. Dave Boone
5. Wendal Carnes
6. Brad Jones
7. Valerie Wleczuk
8. Scott Schlicke
9. L S Honeycutt
10. Jeff Briggs

Pork Spare Ribs:
1. Lance Carlson
2. Sammie Wyatt
3. Harold Cosper
4. Dale Wleczuk
5. Harold Williamson
6. Chuck Taylor
7. Blu Kriska
8. Kevin Daugherty
9. Terry Dickle
10. Spencer Wertz

Chicken:
1. Charles Johnson
2. Charles Johnson
3. David Lefler
4. Nino Grutton
5. Valerie Wleczuk
6. Dale Wleczuk
7. Lance Carlson
8. Chuck Taylor
9. Coy Guenter
10. Jeff Briggs

Grand Champion: Jason Hildago
Reserve Grand Champion: Sammie Wyatt

The 38th Howdy-Roo was a perfect example of CASI friends working together.
We cannot thank you enough for sharing this event with us. We love you all. Ruby Ross

From Ruby Ross:

Be sure and keep Sharon Roy in your thoughts & prayers. Sharon had a quadruple heart bypass Sat morning. She was taken to Austin Heart Hospital Fri evening & surgery on Sat. She is now out of ICU & in a private room. Both Brian & Ken are with her. I will keep you posted on her progress.

From Jim Ezell:

Royce Gilliland is the gentleman who gets the TICC trophies cast each year. Here is his website:http://roycegilliland.com/index.html

Here are the CCOs for this Weekend:

NOTE: The CCO in Farmington, NM has been canceled.

May 8, 2009-001 - Greensboro, NC CASI. Piedmont Pepper Pod Cookoff Make the NC State Championship a two-day event! The official Piedmont Pepper Pod cookoff is happening on Friday night. Come out and help us set up for the state championship and plan to cook a pot of chili on Friday night. Turn-in is 8:00 pm, meat is cook's choice. CASI only, no freestyle or show. Entry fee $20.00, make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Call 919-604- 5262 or email adrienneg@gmail.com for more information.

May 9, 2009-001 - Spring, TX CASI. 32nd Annual Texas Open Chili Championship.Its almost that time again and the Houston area is proud to host the 32nd Annual Texas Open. We will once again be at Papa's Ice House in Spring, TX. Entry fee is $30.00. Turn in 2:00pm. Goody bags to the first 100 pre-registered, form is in the Trails or you can email Keith Karaff, he will send one to you. If bringing a MH please check the box on registration form. We will have the beautiful stained glass Texas flag trophies. Motorhomes can begin arriving on Friday morning. Due to space restrictions, its first come first served. No saving spaces. If there is someone you want to park with, caravan together. They have completed their new building and parking is going to be very structured this year. Daytrippers can begin setting up Saturday morning along the fence line. but not the night before. You must unload your vehicle and then move it to the far end of the parking lot so that we can have the parking area for public. There will also be a Junior Chili CCO this year with handpainted stoves to top 10 Entry fee $10 turn-in 1 PM, meat provided. Keith.karaff@ibslighting .com

May 9, 2009-002 - High Rolls, NM CASI. High Rolls Lion's Club CCO This CCO is held at the High Rolls Community Center located off of Hwy 82 between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft in the Sacramento mountains. Turn off of Hwy 82 onto Cherry Blossom, next to the High Rolls store and gas station Travel a few yards to Cottage Row. Turn left and proceed west to the end of Cottage Row. Ample RV dry camping is available. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064.

May 9, 2009-003 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Spring Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI and Elks Division. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Free RV hookups, first come first serve. Elec & Water only. Dump station available. Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Cooks party Friday night. Pot luck supper furnished by Lodge, eat at 6:30 PM. Live band Saturday night. Silent auction Saturday. Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Lodge phone 817-645-9079. Jerry Brown 817- 645-6117 or bamry@sbcglobal.net.

May 9, 2009-004 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Khiva Temple Cookoff. Held at 305 SE 5th St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Khiva Temple. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Rodney Lilly or Scott Campbell 806-358-3576, 806-373-9774. Hamburger cookoff same day, turn-in 11 AM. Live bands all day. It's Margaritaville Theme. Benefits Khiva Temple Bldg Fund.

May 9, 2009-005 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. 1st Blues Cafe CCO. Benefits Special Olympics. Dry camping and cooks party Friday night, dinner provided. Turn-in at 1 p.m. Location is 185 East Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ. Entry fee $15 payable to HDP. Contact Patti Kunstman, High Desert Pod at 520-458-1658 or go8@cox.net.

May 9, 2009-006 - Greensboro, NC CASI. NC Chili Championship Jim Crawford Memorial Chili Cookoff. Top 3 Automatically qualify for Terlingus. Info available at WW.NCCHILI.COM. CASI Chili, Freestyle, Show, Restaurant and Junior. Held at Pied Farmers Market off I-40 Sandy Ridge Road. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Mike Bubba Williams 336-284-4567 or 336-287-0189 cell. Email chilibubba@gmail.com. Benefits Epilepsy Medication Fund.

May 9, 2009-007 - St Thomas, VI CASI. Virgin Pod CCO. Held at Magen's Bay, Shed #4. Benefits Family resource Center. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Info Erik Ackerson 340-473-8706. P.O. Box 306926, St Thomas VI 00803 Make checks payable to Virgin Pod Texas Society.

May 9, 2009-008 - Cholla Bay, MX CASI. JJ's Cantina Cookoff in Cholla Bay. Sun, Tequilla, Bikini's, Chili on the Beach and probably two parties: Friday and Saturday Nights. Peoples Choice at 11 AM. Please bring some CASI Red at 2 PM. Raffle: Please bring items. Benefits our adopted School. Madjack azmadjack@prodigy .net

May 9, 2009-009 - CANCELED Farmington NM CASI. Boy Scout Troop 322 Chili Cookoff. Held at First United Methodist Church, 808 Monterey Ave. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 322. Contact Jamie Church, 505-330-6208. On advertising probation. CANCELED

Just a NOTE to let you know that Cliff and I are leaving for Albuquerque, NM this morning to attend Cliff's Air Force Nuclear Weapons Technician Reunion and will return on Monday. I will try to post each day, but if I miss your article, please be patient. Thanks, Janice

From Connie Collier:

From Vicki Hebert:

Here is a correction to our Pod CCO held April 25. This was our Pod CCO, not Trader's Village CCO.

The Winners of the 38th Houston Pod CCO Saturday 4/25/09 - 68 cooks

1. Julie Cloininger

2. Lil Darke

3. Debbie Ashman

4. Keith Karaf

5. Dave Pitts

6. Nigel Delgado

7. Steve Ashman

8. Buck Seelig

9. Darla Oakman

10. Ed Blair

Show:

1. Texas Proud Redneck - Pearland

2. Oilfield Trash - Houston

3. Just For Fun - Baytown

From Doris Coats:

American Legion Post 453, Dallas, TX would like to thank the CASI Chili Cooks that participated in their Fourth Annual CASI Chili Cookoff. Through their efforts a $400.00 Donation will be made to the Veterans Relief Fund.

The Winners List is as Follows:

CHILI (20)

1 Babs Johnson - Irving, TX

2 Laura Cozby - Dallas, TX

3 Shirley Sexton - Dallas, TX

4 Kelly Brignon - Waxahachie, TX

5 Ginny Williams - Irving, TX

6 Freddie Cotten - Irving, TX

7 Tom Dozier - Irving, TX

8 David Sexton - Dallas, TX

9 Karen Ducote - Bedford, TX

10Bob Coats - Irving, TX

SHOWMANSHIP:

1 Bullrush - Ginny Williams

2 American Legion Family- Karen Ducote

3 Hard Hat- Darrell Baxter

CASI Logo:

The new Policy concerning the use of the CASI Logo can now be found on the CASI Web page in the Resource Center.

Don't forget that the Application for the Krazy Flat's Coordinator position is also found on the home page on the CASI Web. The deadline for application is June 1. If you need more information please contact me.

Also, have you considered entering the TICC Poster Contest? Submission date is by June 20. The Rules are in the Terlingua Trails or I can send them to you upon request.

Do you know what the Duties are for a CASI Referee?

IT IS THE CASI COOKOFF REFEREE'S DUTY TO:
1. Observe the cookoff to see that CASI chili and showmanship rules are followed.
2. Interpret CASI rules at the cookoff.
3. Report in writing to CASI any and all infractions in CASI rules.
4. Sign the official CASI Results Sheet after winners are determined.
5. Mail the Results Sheet, entry list, and fees to CASI after the cookoff.
6. Make sure that CASI requirements for a sanctioned cookoff are followed if applying for CASI sanctioning.
7. Act as an official CASI representative by providing information and promoting CASI.
8. Attend the cookoff in time to observe the cooks’ registration and attend the cooks’meeting.

NOTE: The Referee is not required to help promote or run the cookoff.

From Bill Pierson:

Burlington, IA—The fifth rotation of the Three-I Regional Open Championship found us in historic Burlington on the Mississippi River, the birthplace of CASI chili in Iowa. The Burlington Eagles Aerie 150 was our host.

Interestingly, all 38 cooks were "I's" except for three former "I's" who now have Texas addresses. Frequently we are in Iowa cooking chili the first week in May, and frequently, the weather is awful. Last Saturday was ideal weather to spend an afternoon outside - warm and sunny.

This was only the fifth Three-I ROC, but we've already had our first repeat winner; Bill Thomas won the 3-I two years ago in Indianapolis and repeated the feat in Burlington.

The winners:
CHILI
1. Bill Thomas, Naperville IL (Q) (2007 Champion)
2. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL (Q) (2006 Champion)
3. Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis IN (Q)
4. Darin Jester, Indianapolis IN
5. Georgia Weller, Rockton IL
6. Ralph Parsley, Indianapolis IN
7. Sherrie Sutton, Indianapolios IN
8. Jim Weller, Rockton IL (2005 Champion)
9. Butch Sutton, Indianapolis IN
10. Bret Centers, Lisle IL (Twin brother of 2008 Champion)

SHOW
1. Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN
2. Jerry Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA
3. Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis IN

From Ron Barnes:
Results from the 4th Annual Red Hillard CCO at the Lewisville VFW.

CHILI (15)
1. Tina Barnes - Euless, TX
2. Dee Palmer - Mansfield, TX
3. Kelly Killingbeck - Euless, TX
4. Earl Sanders - Lewisville, TX
5. Charles Breeden - Alvarado, TX
6. Mack Walker - Marshall, TX
7. Robert "Lurch" Sullivan - Denton, TX
8. Larry Wampler - Terrell, TX
9. Dallas Raynolds - Plano, TX
10. Michael Burke - Fort Worth, TX

SHOW:
1. Hee Haw - Earl Sanders - Lewisville, TX
2. Roadwarrior Roadkill Chili - Larry Wampler - Terrell, TX
3. Uownt Too Chili - Dee Palmer - Mansfield, TX

From Larry Velasquez:

MAY 3, 2009
“BLESSING OF THE BIKES” CASI CCO ARMA, KS

CHILI – 22 COOKS

1 Larry Velasquez; Mission, KS
2 Joe Giles; Farmington, AR
3 Peggy - Kirk Velasquez; KC, KS
4 Lee Kroencke; Lenexa, KS
5 Erin Clark; KC, MO
6 Margo Smith; Coffey, MO
7 Tammy Frye; Pittsburg, KS
8 Paul Mendicki; Frontenac, KS
9 Colleen Linter; Shawnee, KS
10 Shelley Kroencke; Lenexa, KS

SHOWMANSHIP
1 Hell, Fire & Brimstone
Margo Smith; Coffey, MO

2 Toad Chokin Chili
Colleen Linter; Shawnee, KS

3 Pickled Pete Longhorn Chili
Paul Mendicki; Frontenac, KS

Sherwood Historic Court House: The weather was windy and wet, but the enthusiasm was great!

Chili (16)

1 Patsy Childress, Midland, TX
2 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock, TX
3 Guy Bates, Midland, TX
4 Sue Washburn, San Angelo, TX
5 Fred Lazarus, San Angelo, TX
6 Sherril Lloyd, San Angelo, TX
7 Sherry Maus, San Angelo, TX
8 Lee Roy Childress, Midland, TX
9 Sue Yates - Q - San Angelo, TX
10 Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX

Show:

1 Louis Gonazles, Paint Rock, TX
2 Guy Bates, Midland, TX
3 Sherry Maus, San Angelo, TX

From Ken Rodd:
If you own a portable TOM TOM brand vehicle GPS system there is a "Points of Interest" category you can download from Tom Tom free - it is "CASI CHILI COOKOFFS".

So far a few locations have been listed:
Meyersville, TX - Texas Open - TICC - Snyder, TX

From Ken Rodd:
I would recommend that we highly encourage chili cooks to have and use a "Anti Bacterial Hand Sanitizer" at chili cookoffs if they don't already. Various "food" activities are being canceled in different cities and towns in Texas. Having the above mentioned item would also be a positive image to those in attendance.

This Swine Flu situation is has started to effect things here in Austin that I know of for sure. People from out of State are starting to cancel their RV reservations here at the park.

From Doris Coats:
JUST A REMINDER THAT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 453 CHILI COOKOFF IS ON SATURDAY MAY 2, 2009 AT 2755 BACHMAN DR ,DALLAS,TX 75220, 214-358-2934. JACKPOT BEANS TURN IN IS AT NOON, CASI CHILI TURN IN IS AT 1:00 PM. THERE IS A LARGE COVERED PATIO WITH TABLES TO COOK ON IN CASE IT RAINS.

From Barbara Herrin:
There were 266 applications submitted for this year's CASI Scholarship. The six applicants chosen for a CASI scholarship this year are Joshua Tenneson, Erik Longabaugh, Blake Griffiths, Jessica Wampler, Joseph Talamentes, and Candance Guy-Anzaldua. Congratulations to each of these winners.

The weekend is here again. I hope you all get to cook chili someplace and have a great CASI Weekend!

By the way Roger Foltz know the exact coordinates. They are N 29 degrees 18' 54.4"
W 103 degrees 40' 17.0"