Flyer from Chuckie Harwell

From Shirley Bates:

Joann Scott finally got out of the hospital yesterday. She is staying in Midland at her daughter Carolyn's house for awhile. Joann is doing much better. Rehab got her walking again and she is so happy to finally be out of the hospital. Her spirits are much improved now and she sounds like her old self on the phone.

From Bucky Seelig:

Before you take care of your taxes, take some time out to read the April issue of the Terlingua Trails. This is the best remedy to take your mind off this dreadful duty. Read about the winners, cry with the losers, read the upcomings and circle your calendars with the cook offs you plan on entering. Check out the scholarship recipients messages. This will always make you feel good. If you are planning on holding a cookoff, try sending it in early. This will surely make life easier for Dorathy Williams and myself. Enjoy everyone and remember to support CASI’s wonderful sponsors.

Bucky Seelig

From Patsy Childress:

Here is the list of winners from this last weekend.
Congratulations on your performances.....cooking and entertainment!

Chili

1. Patsy Childress
2. Kathi Hudson
3. LeeRoy Childress
4. Dodie Simpson
5. Janita Hinds
6. Janice Miller
7. Kathy Mulkey
8. Laura Coad
9. Karen Bains
10. Barbara Herrin

Show
1. Big Kauna Chili, Scott Knight
2. Madame Lou & Rowdy, Laura Coad
3. Colorado Connection, Janice Miller, Barbara Herrin, Karen Bains

A bit of Wisdom from Doc Kinnison:

There are good ships,
And there are wood ships,
The ships that sail the sea.
But the best ships, are friendships,
And may they always be.

Are you looking for a CCO to attend this weekend? There must be one in your area. Check the list below.

Mar 21, 2009-001 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler Rotary Club 7th Annual CCO. Held on Dobbs street next to the Woman's Building, 911 South Broadway, on Saturday, rain or shine! Chili Cook-Off Kick-Off party for cooks and Rotary members on Friday night, the 20th, 6:30 p.m. at the Woman's Building. Registration begins Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Chili turn-in time is 1:00 p.m. Bring throw down chili for the crowd. Choice of grind. Entry fee is only $20.00! Really neat prizes will be given for chili & showmanship. Tents, tables, and chairs for public. CASI rules apply and chili must be cooked on the premises. Limited RV parking. No hookups. Stay and enjoy Tyler Azalea Trails. Proceeds benefit local, district,and international club projects. We have big crowds interested in YOU. For questions, e-mail tylerrotarysec@hotmail.com or call Fran Hall at 903-561- 8056. Check out our website at http://www.tvlerrotarv.org/.

Mar 21, 2009-002 - Dallas TX CASI. Lee Harvey's 4th Annual CCO 4th Annual Lee Harvey's CCO. Held at Lee Harvey's at 1807 Gould Street in Dallas. CASI chili (grind only) $18 turn-in 2:00 p.m.. Also beans and salsa competition. Bands all day. More details to follow. Contact Chad McGraw at cd44_9@hotmail.com.

Mar 21, 2009-003 - Water Valley TX CASI. St Patrick's Day Extravaganza Day 1 CCO will be held at Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87. Charity ESA Chapter, St Jude's Hospital. This is a 2 Day CCO. See Sunday for more information. Limited RV Hook Ups. $20/night. Jackpot Beans: turn in at 12:00 noon, entry fee $5. Chili turn in 2:00 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. There is also a Margarita Mix Off, turn-in 3 PM. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. Info Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325-947-8753, cell phone 325-650-1854 or garjans@suddenlink .net.

Mar 21, 2009-004 - San Antonio TX CASI. 36th Annual San Antonio Pod Cookoff & BBQ. Held at VFW 7108, 8759 FM 1560 N. Take Culebra (FM 471) exit off Loop 1604. Proceed W 2 miles, to FM 1560. Turn Right go 2 mi to VFW on right. Entry fee $35 for both days if paid on Saturday, or $20 each day. Beans $10 60/40 split. Lonestar BBQ Chicken, Pork Ribs and Brisket. $20 each category or $50 for all three. Margarita entry free Friday night turn-in 9 PM. Bloody Mary-off Saturday morning 10 AM, free entry. Turn- in times, Chicken 11 AM, Beans Noon, Ribs 1 PM, Chili 2 PM, Brisket 3 PM. Plenty of RV space, limited elec. Send registration to George Jowers 3510 Lakefield San Antonio TX 78230. 210-696-2555 See next day cookoff same location Cooks party Friday night and potluck dinner Saturday night.

Mar 21, 2009-005 - Pittsburg KS CASI. 1st Annual American Legion Post 64 Cookoff, 2815 North Joplin. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Hot Wings and Salsa $5 each. Benefits Post 64 Baseball Team. Contact Ray Trammell 620-232-2586. Email R.trammell@cox.net.

Mar 21, 2009-006 - Tulsa OK CASI. American Legion Post #1 Chili and IBCA BBQ Cookoff. Held at 1120 East 8th Street. Entry fee $25 per category. BBQ chicken turn-in Noon. Pork Ribs 12:30 PM, Brisket 1 PM, Chili 2 PM. Show, no charge, 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Announcements 4 PM. $1500. prize money guaranteed divided out to top 5 in each BBQ category. Must be entered in all 3 BBQ to qualify for Grand Champion. Contact Lorinda Crawford 918-455- 8655, lorinda.crawford@edu.com.

Mar 21, 2009-007 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Elks National Foundation CCO. Including the Texas Elks State Championship. Held at 4505 Seymour Hwy at Lodge 1105. Benefits Patsy House, Community Partners. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Cooks party Friday. Charity breakfast Saturday morning. Saturday night party. Contact Kevin Wooster 940- 766-0794.

Mar 21, 2009-008 - Crawford TX CASI. St.Paul Memorial Park 6th Anuual cookoff. Beans $10, 50/50 pay back turn-in Noon. Chili $18 turn-in 2 PM. RV parking $15 per night. Silent raffle silent auction. Pot luck supper Saturday night. Meat will be furnished. Cookoff next day for CTC Pod. Mavis Nelson 254-715- 4075. Make checks payable to CTC Pod. Cookoff held in Tonka Park on Hwy 185.

Mar 21, 2009-009 - Lafayette LA CASI. La CASI Louisianne Chili Pod 2nd Annual CCO. Held at Evangeline Shrine Club 328 Guilbeau Street. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Please bring throw down chili for public. Cooks dinner Friday night 6:30 PM. RV's welcome, no hookups. For info contact Lynn Howell or Barry Poole, sher3340@bellsouth.net, Barry@billpoole.com, 337-288-5156 337-359-7081. Benefits Evangeline Shriners.

Mar 21, 2009-010 - Peoria AZ CASI. Arrowhead Harley Davidson Held at 16130 Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive. Entry fee $15 turn in 2 PM. Peoples choice chili starts at 11:00. Entry fee $10 with peoples choice. No canopy needed. Benefits Arizona Burn Center. Contact Jerry Lee 623- 388-9748 alchemistchili@gmail.com Make checks payable to YCS.

Mar 21, 2009-011 - Humble TX TX CASI. Humble Noon Lions Club Annual Chilifest. Held at Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Humble Noon Lions Club Foundation Open chilifest for public teams. Contact Bill Simpson 281-546-3257.

Mar 21, 2009-012 - Goliad TX CASI. Goliad County Stock Show & Rodeo Chili Cookoff. Held behind the rodeo arena. Benefits Julie Wimberly Building Fund. No hookups Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Info Nadine Karnei 361-564-3148. Cook on dry pavement.

Mar 21, 2009-013 - Greensboro GA CASI. Lake Oconee Home & Garden Show Chili Cook-off. Held at 1180 C. Weldon Smith Drive, Greensboro GA, 30642. Entry fee $30 for the first CASI & Open entry for each team, $10 for each additional CASI entry from the same team. CASI turn-in 12:00 Noon, Open Turn-in at 1:00 PM. Meat is cooks choice cut or grind. Bring plenty of chili as they will be selling tasting cups to the public and the public will be casting votes for their favorite to determine a peoples choice winner. Contact Jim Richardson, keyquality@hotmail .com 706-816-3633 for more information see the event website www.lakeoconeehomeshow.com. Make Checks payable to the Lake Oconee Home Builders Association. Benefits Rotary Club of Greene & Putnam counties. On advertising probation.

Mar 22, 2009-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. St Patrick's Day Extravaganza Day 2 Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO, Day 2, will be held at Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87. Benefits: Our Memorial Day Weekend. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Mar 22, 2009-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. Thank God Saturday's Over Cookoff. Held at VFW 7108. See previous day cookoff for directions. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Contact George Jowers 210-696-2555.

Mar 22, 2009-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Sunday Elks National Foundation CCO Held at 4505 Seymour Hwy at Lodge 1105. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sunday brunch, Saturday night party. Charity TBA. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-766-0794.

Mar 22, 2009-004 - Crawford TX CASI. CTC Pod Cookoff. Held in Tonka Park on Hwy 185. Entry fee $18. Turn-in 1 PM. See cookoff previous day. Mavis Nelson 254-715-4075. Benefits CTC Pod Great Pepper Meeting.

Mar 22, 2009-005 - St Croix VI CASI. United Way of St Croix 8th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at Divi Carina Bay Resort #25 Turner Hole. Benefits United Way of St Croix. Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. Contact Ana Anita Davila 340-773-0582, 340-773-1780.