Congratulations to Carolyn Seelig! She has another Bronze Horn Toad. This is her second Bronze Horn Toad. It was also the 9th time a woman has won this CCO. A man has never won this CCO. Only 2 men placed in the top ten. Way to go Tequila RoseBuds!!
A big THANK YOU to Dave Boone and Karen Bains for making this 9th Horn Toad CCO a BIG success. There was lots of food, drink, and fun. I am sure that next year there will be plenty of men again trying for the bronze!!!
A note from Blu Danials:
The 28th annual Rose City Chili Cookoff in Tyler will be held for the 3rd time at the Gander Mountain store on Hwy 69 South. There is more than enough RV parking, just no hook-ups. Plenty of spaces for day cooks and overnighters. We also are continuing our popular, highly coveted People's Choice competition so please bring plenty to serve our large crowds and enter the "Local" competition. Benefits East Texas Humane Society and they will have pets for adoption on-site. Stay for the cooks party Saturday evening; $5 will get you gumbo and wings and the all important Margarita Contest judges wristband. And by all means, bring your tequila and enter your own concoction, contestants eat free. Next day "Twice Is Nice" cookoff turn-in at noon, extra chance for points.
Winners from the Blanco CCO Feb 7, 2009
49 cooks
10th Barbara Schuler
9th Jana Daily
8th Melodie Smith
7th Doyle Smith
6th Mary Rheinhart
5th James Bauer
4th Reva Weatherly
3rd Brandy Page = Smith
2nd Robert Schrade
1st John Goforth
3rd Show Dead Boot Chili – Laura McCullought
2nd Show DB Cattle Company - Lisa Edwards
1st Show Hot Muffler Chili – Gunter Woodson
Note from Patti Watkins:
Congratulations to all the winners at the BELCH Amateur Cook-off at the Oaks in Fort Smith on February 7, 2009. Thanks to all those that came out and especially those who traveled a long way to participate. We had participants from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas this year and a good time was had by all in raising money for the local Children’s Service League. The charity helps to clothe local children that may need a coat or just something new to wear to school. I want to thank everyone for their time and I appreciate all of you. We hope to see you all the 3rd weekend in June for the Hanging Judge Chili Cook-off.
Chili Winners:
Rheaba Goebel – Van Buren, AR
Jamie Gregory – Broken Arrow, OK
Dick Wagner – Little Rock, AR
Aaron Gregory – Broken Arrow, OK
Judy Hawthorne – Wichita Falls, TX
Peggy Velasquez – Mission, KS
Bruce Smith – Little Rock, AR
Stuart Frye – Little Rock, AR
Don Greenlee – Tontitown, AR
Larry Velasquez – Mission, KS
Show Winners:
3 Frogs Cajun Chili – Patti Watkins – Fort Smith, AR
Hell Fire & Brimstone – Margo Smith – Coffey, MO
Goebel Hillbilly Chili – Steve Goebel – Van Buren, AR
Patti Watkins
Great Pepper
BELCH Pod Fort Smith, AR
A note from Gil Hewitt:
The Tyler Elks Club 9th Annual Cook Off scheduled for Mar 14 is being held in a new place this year. Please note it is 13624 State Hwy 31 West, John Nash Bldg, across from Goodyear Plant. THERE IS NO RV HOOK UPS, NO BAR, BYOB, and NO FRIDAY MEAL. The Elks will be in their new building by next October's cook off.
Donna Langford sent the following change:
The location for the March 14 Battle on the Border cook-off has been moved to HolidayTrav-l Park, 11490 Hwy 90 W., The cookers can call the park at 830-775-7275 and tell them they are with the CASI cook-off for discounts.
From Mikie McGarity:
Nick and I hope you’re planning to come to Paradise this week-end. We have a jam packed 2 days full of fun and friendship. We have room to park your RV (no hookups). If the weather is bad, there’s room to cook “under cover”. We have some unique competitions (other than chili) planned for you. Our volunteer fire department is very excited and look forward to seeing you.
We will do Saturday night hospitality (pizza and NASCAR) in our living room.
Please note that we will have a 1:00 turn-in for chili on Saturday.
Mikie and Nick McGarity
This is enough for today.
