From Ed Blair:
I just received the news from Mark Dillard:Terry Gust of Pasadena, Texas, a CASI Lifetime Member, died today. He was diagnosed with Leukemia yesterday and passed away today.
From Bill Pierson:
Cheryl's lumpectomy was not successful. The type of cancer (lobuler) is not just one tumor but several small tumors. The pathology results also showed cancer in a couple of the lymph nodes. At this time there is only cancer in one breast, but there is a pretty good likelihood it will develop in the other. So we are looking at a double mastectomy. This will probably take place in early April.
From Ron Barnes:
Results of the Irving Elks Lodge 2334 CCO held Saturday, 3-7-09.
Chili (50 judged)
1. Doris Coats – Irving, TX
2. Dennis Jackson – Iowa Park, TX (Q)
3. Kary Fieseler – Irving, TX
4. Shirley Sexton – Dallas, TX
5. Gale Thedford – Lewisville, TX
6. Tom Dozier – Irving, TX
7. Lee Brett – Euless, TX
8. Darrell Baxter – Grand Prairie, TX
9. Ron Baker – Ennis, TX
10. Larry Preston – Arlington, TX
Show
1. American Legion Family Cooking Team – Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
2. Bull Rush – Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
3. Pyromaniacs – Sam Roberts – Arlington, TX
Beans (14 judged)
1. Bob Coats – Irving, TX
2. Doris Coats – Irving, TX
3. Gary Brignon – Waxahachie, TX
Elk’s Division (16 judged)
1. Raymond “Doodie” Johnson – Irving Elks 2334
2. Jim Ezell – Irving Elks 2334
3. David “Budda” Manske – Arlington Elks 2114
I want to thank Budda Manske, Beth Baxter, Dru Stewart, Kary Fieseler, Stephanie Brockman, Ginny Williams and the crew at the Irving lodge, and Nick and Mikie McGarity for their help in the judging area and with announcements. It takes good people to pull a cookoff together and these are some of the best!
Notes from ED:
I was contacted by Lisa Bu who is the Web producer for “Here on Earth” program (http://www.wpr.org/hereonearth/archive_090313k.cfm) of the Wisconsin Public Radio. Next Friday, March 13, she is hosting a show about Chili. In her research, she found our CASI web site. She wanted somebody from CASI to discuss what makes a good chili, what are the secrets to cooking a great chili and the history of chili. This program will be broadcasted at 3 PM CDT. It is an hour program. Honey Jones, one of our TICC winners and also a Texas Ladies State Champion will be part of this program. The program will also feature Jane Butel, author of “Chili Madness” and “Real Women Eat Chili.” This should be a very interesting program. I have request a tape of the broadcast. Lisa has also provided a link to CASI on her web page.
I will be out of town for the rest of this week and do not know if I will have access to the internet so I may not have any more Posts until next week. If I get more information before noon, i will make a second Post today. I am sorry for any inconvenience. I am including next weekend’s list of CCOs today. Hopefully, each of you can plan a weekend of chili cooking.
CCO’s for March 14 and 15
Mar 14, 2009-001 - Horn Lake MS CASI. Mississippi State Championship CCO. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Cookoff has moved to Southern Thunder Harley Davidson in Horn Lake, MS. Held at 6935 Windchase Drive. Entry fee $20. There will also be a chili contest between the motorcycle clubs. Entry fee $20. CASI turn-in 1 PM Motorcycle club turn-in 2 PM. For more info contact Tanna Jones 2675 Brachton Cove, Horn Lake MS 38637, 901-831- 9478 or Lynne Murry 662-526-5722, email lynne_murry@yahoo.com Benefits American Diabetes Assn.
Mar 14, 2009-002 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks St. Pats Cookoff Cooking chili at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek for St. Pats Day. Cook on the patio, in park or parking lot. $20.00 entry fee for chili. $5.00 for beans with 1st place winner take all. Bean turn-in at Noon. Chili turn-in 1 PM. For the of Benefits Elks National Foundation. Make checks payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984. Contact: Dave Hewlett 972-578-9232 davehewlett@msn.com OPEN meat CCO. Camper hookups available for electric on limited basis. Small fee charged.
Mar 14, 2009-003 - Caballo NM CASI. Caballo Eagles Annual CCO Exit I-25 at the Caballo Lake State Park exit. Drive in a westerly direction for two miles. Look for the US Flag. This is the Eagles Aerie. RV spaces with full hook-ups are available for a minimal fee. Unlimited dry camping is available. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are provided for a nominal fee. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Benefits Eagles Aerie Charities.
Mar 14, 2009-004 - Tyler TX CASI. Tyler Elks Lodge #215 9th Semi-Annual CCO. Held at 13624 State Hwy 31W, John Nash Building, across from Goodyear Plant. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Scholarships, veterans, etc. Prizes and trophies for 1st thru 10th chili, 1st thru 3rd Showmanship, 1st place peoples choice. Bean cooks split the pot. Bean turn-in Noon, fee $5. Bring enough chili for public tasting. 8 Hookups, no sewage. Contact Betty Horbelt, 11575 FM 2016, Tyler TX 75706. tylerelks.215@suddenlinkmail.com 903-595-2575 Tyler Elks after 4:30 PM 903-592-6508. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Mar 14, 2009-005 - Quinlan TX CASI. 6th Annual Thousand Trails Tawakoni Pod Cookoff. Held at new location in Quinlan at 10407 FM 429 N, 6 miles SE of Quinlan off FM 751, 12 miles N of Terrell on 429 N at Tawakoni VFD. Beans $5 turn-in Noon, 100% payback. Chili $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Brief Pod meeting after turn-in. Pot Luck dinner Friday and Saturday nights. Dry RV parking RSVP Larry Wampler 903- 450-5541. Benefits Tawakani VFD. Contact Linda Buschel 214-358- 3050 cell 972-672-3285. See cookoff next day.
Mar 14, 2009-006 - Pasadena TX CASI. Pasadena Pod's 31st Annual Cookoff. At the Texas Saloon, 7337 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas. Chili grind only, $20 entry fee, turn- in 2:00 p.m. There will also be a Silent Auction from noon until 5:00 p.m. benefitting the Milton Stanley Jr. Foundation and the Laura Recovery Center. For more information call Dorothy Spishock at 713-724-4059 or Teena Miller at 832-414-9699. According to Pasadena City Code & TABC no one under 21 allowed in building.
Mar 14, 2009-007 - St. Charles IL CASI. St. Charles VFW Post 5036 CCO. Held at St. Charles VFW Post 5036, 119 N. Third St. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits VFW. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod. Contact Bill Pierson 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510- 1843. chillinipod@comcast.net 630-879-7934
Mar 14, 2009-008 - Del Rio TX CASI. Battle on The Border Chili CCO. Held at Broke Mill RV Park, 6069 Hwy 90 W. Call 830-422-2961 to reserve your spot. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Del Rio Chamber Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to Del Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau. Contact Donna Langford 830-775- 3551, 1-800-889-8149. Goody bags for the 1st 50 entries. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Mar 14, 2009-009 - Comfort TX CASI. Hermann Sons Retirement Home CCO. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Hermann Sons Retirement Home. Benefits their scholarship fund. Bean entry $10 turn-in Noon. Amateur chili $15 turn-in 1 PM. Friday evening cooks party. RVs welcome, no hookups. Contact Edward Albrecht 830-995-2724.
Mar 14, 2009-010 - Sweetwater TX CASI. Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Roundup Cookoff. Held at Newman Park. Chili entry fee - $25.00 Chili turn-in time - 11;00 AM Name of your charity - Local Youth Organizations. Charlie Rosas, 200 W. New Mexico. Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, Carnival, Flea Market. Contact Joe Torrez 325-864-2570.
Mar 14, 2009-011 - Claremore OK CASI. Claremore Elks Chili Cookoff and Car Show.Held on the grounds of the Claremore Elk's Lodge, 1820 Summit Drive. Entry fee $20 Turn in 1:00 P.M. CASI, Elk's & Open Division. CASI Division GROUND MEAT ONLY. Bike, Truck and Antique Tractor Show, Lawn Mower Races. Pancake Breakfast 7-9 AM. Bloody Mary Off turn-in 11 AM entry fee $10. Announcements around 3:30 PM. Supporting Elk's Lodge Charities. Contact Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. Harry Hoyt 918-857-3608.
Mar 14, 2009-012 - Tacoma WA CASI. St Patrick's Red and Green Chili CO Entry fee $20 for Red or Green and $25 for both. Turnin time 1PM for Green 2PM for CASI Red. Held at Freighthouse Square, 25th & D Streets. Make checks payable to Ken Peach. Benefits Local Food Bank TBD. Contact Ken Peach 253- 537-4591. Advertising Probation.
Mar 15, 2009-001 - Garland TX CASI. St. Pats Day 2 Garland Elks CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Cook in the park or on the patio. $20.00 entry fee for chili. Chili turn-in 1 PM. Charity will be the DAM POD. Make checks payable to CASI DAM POD Contact: Dave Hewlett 972-578-9232 davehewlett@msn.com Grind only.
Mar 15, 2009-002 - Quinlan TX CASI. Sunday Thousand Trails Tawakoni Cookoff. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Chili Grind Only. Benefits TTT Pod Fund. Contact Linda Buschel 214-358-3050, 972-672- 3285. Larry Wampler 903-450-5541. See cookoff previous day. Held at Tawakoni VFD S., 10407 FM 429 N.
Mar 15, 2009-003 - Nicksville AZ CASI. 24th Annual Sunday Nick's Place St. Pat's CCO in downtown Nicksville AZ, 7 miles south of Sierra Vista AZ on Hwy 92. Turn- in 2:00 pm. Benefits Special Olympics. Cook where you camp. Cooks dinner provided Sat nite. Entry fee $15.00 . Contact Ben Berry 520.378.3692 or bandtberry@ cox.net for more info. This is a great established CCO, lots of fun.
