We are back from Puerto Vallarta as of an hour ago. I am posting everything as I read my emails. Sorry some of these are so late being posted, but did not have internet access while we were there.
From LARRY VELASQUEZ
Well the results are in from a great day of chili, charity, and fun in Topeka. DC "Big Dog" Hannah made everyone feel welcome, and as the cigar smoke cleared, and after all the raffle winners were called, this is how "Big Dog" put it, "We raised $540 after expenses- not bad for a day's worth of fun!"
MUSEUM OF THE KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD
CHILI COOK-OFF JUNE 13, 2009
CASI (15 COOKS)
1. PEGGY VELASQUEZ - MISSION, KS
2. FRED WIEDNER - KANSAS CITY, KS (1ST TIME COOK)
3. PEGGY KIRK-VELASQUEZ - KC, KS
4. EILEEN THOMPSON - TOPEKA, KS (1ST TIME COOK)
5. JEFF GADT - OVERLAND, KS
6. JULIE WIEDNER - KANSAS CITY, KS
7. MELISSA HERNDON - TULSA, OK (QUALIFIED)
8. LARRY VELASQUEZ - MISSION, KS
9. DON THOMPSON - TOPEKA, KS (1ST TIME COOK)
10. PENNY McCLENDON, CARBONDALE, KS
SHOWMANSHIP
1. JULIE WIEDNER - KANSAS CITY, KS
2. LARRY VELASQUEZ - MISSION, KS
3. MELISSA HERNDON - TULSA, KS
HOME-STYLE CHILI
1. SHELLEY KROENCKE - LENEXA, KS
There were four first time cooks in the Top 10! Now that’s what I call growing Chili in Kansas!
Thanks again to all participants, and particularly
to the Kansas National Guard. “We’ll be back”.
From Johnye Harriman:
“Russ Harriman was admitted to the VA Hospital in Temple on Saturday, June 6 with severe kidney issues. He will remain in the hospital until his doctors figure out what is causing other complications he’s experiencing. Russ is in good spirits and says hello to his chili friends. Please keep Russ in your thoughts
and prayers. You may send him a note or card at: 306 N 4th Street, Temple, TX 76501.”
NOTE:
The following CCO's are on advertising probation:
07-18-2009-008 Knights of Columbus Odessa
07-25-2009-009 Mason Dixon Backyard Potomac MD
FYI From Bucky Seelig:
The June Terlingua Trails boxes were sent with the mailing labels from April. I contacted Kerrville Daily Times and could not get verification of the error, but some of the people that emailed to say they got boxes they had not asked for matched the April list. Kerrville said they send the labels list to a temporary file until they are printed and then delete the file so they could not verify for sure. About a third of the boxes went to where they were supposed to go since some people were on both lists. By the time I figured out what happened and spoke with Kerrville, it was too late to redo the screw up without reprinting and re-mailing everything.
Also from Bucky Seelig:
If you are bored with TV reruns, wondering what to do, needing to kill some time, try visiting the CASI web site to view the July issue of the Trails. See if your friends have qualified before you, plan your summer cooking schedule, and of course read all of the articles. Hope everyone enjoys the current issue. If not, send me some info to print.
From Johnye Harriman:
In honor of Colleen Wallace, I have established a "Virtual Lemonade Stand" where you can buy a glass of lemonade and make a donation to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The site is co-sponsored by Electrolux vacuum cleaners and each donation enters you into a drawing (kind of secondary, don't you think?). Anyway, please note the box to select the amount of your donation. And, the site has the recipe for some great-sounding lemonades!
http://www.kelly-confidential.com/view-stand/9262.html
Thanks for your support!
Johnye
From Dave Hewlett:
Well it was hot and there was a small turn out for the temperary Hella Shrine CCO. The next one will be the end of Feb 2010 which is back to the orginal date.
The Hella Shriners did a very good job setting up and running the CCO. Thanks to them and all the cooks that braved the heat and came out.
Saturday , June 13, 2009 17 chilis
1. Keith Longabaugh
2. Paul Seastrunk
3. Debbie Longabaugh
4. Pat Langley
5. Kelly Killingbeck
6. Johnny Sullivan
7. Morris Moss
8. Bob Crouch
9. Toni Bowman
10. Bonnie Loxterman
Show:
1. The Mad Hatter II – Lou Hewlett
2. Bringin’ Mama – Bonnie Loxterman
3. Tazmanian Devil – David Hewlett
Sunday, June 14, 2009 15 chilis
1. Morris Moss
2. Bonnie Loxterman
3. Ginny Williams
4. Paul D. Seastrunk
5. Jodee Watt
6. Toni Bowman
7. Sam Reynolds
8. TJ Friedel
9. Dee Palmer – Q
10. Lou Hewlett
Show:
1. Tazmanian Devil – David Hewlett - Q
2. The Mad Hatter II – Lou Hewlett
3. Lair of the Fox – Toni Bowman
From Larry Wampler:
VFW Post #2559
West Tawakoni, TX
17 CASI Cooks
1--Carol West--Telephone, TX
2--Bill Lester--Garland, TX
3--Ron Baker--Ennis, TX
4--Ginnie Williams--Irving, TX
5--Steve Heaser--Dallas, TX
6--Larry Wampler--Terrell, TX
7--Jean Skinner--Telephone, TX
8--Joel Sexton--Rockwall, TX
9--Harvey West--Telephone, TX
10--Gene Beaman--Richardson, TX
Show
1--Pryor Gowins--Emory, TX
2--James Gowins--Kaufman, TX
3--Larry Wampler--Terrell, TX
VFW Post #2559 Ladies Aux. CCO 6-14-09, West Tawakoni, TX 15 CASI Cooks
1--Joel Sexton--Rockwall, TX (Q)
2--Sephanie Brockman--Euless, TX
3--Bary Rosner--Ennis, TX
4--Shirley Sexton--Dallas, TX
5--Larry Wampler--Terrell, TX
6--Bill Lester--Garland, TX
7--Ron Baker--Ennis, TX
8--Lisa Ryder--Richardson, TX Q)
9--David Sexton--Dallas, TX (Q)
10--Gene Bene Beaman--Richardson, TX
Show
1--Larry Wampler--Terrell, TX
2--Mike Ryder--Richardson, TX
3--Shirley Sexton--Dallas, TX
Here is a picture of Rence & Jonathon Griffin of Arp, TX, giving Quartermaster John Ringwood of VFW Post #2559, a check for a $100.00, (a private donation)
From Sue Caffey:
We had a wonderful wonderful time at our Sot Pod Cook Offs both Saturday and Sunday. Some came in earlier and we ate Pizza made onSite on Friday night and had a good time. The weather was threateningFriday and Friday night, but it blew over and nothing was destroyed. Too many to thank because I always forget someone. But please knowthat everything you did and always do, was appreciated. We had folksfrom Houston, Synder, Wichita Falls, San Antonio, Jonestown, Austin,Rockdale, Marble Falls, Georgetown, Dickinson, San Marcos, Crawford, Leander,Cedar Park, Kyle, Bastrop, League City. Thanks to all of you for helping usmake this another successful event both days.
Saturday winners 61 entries
1. Doc Kinnison Marble Falls
2. Charmaine Rogers San Antonio
3. Gretchen Martin Leander
4. Kay Sandlin Seguin
5. Deborah Vegrate-Benefield League City
6. Clyde Rogers San Antonio
7. James Benefield League City
8. Carol Ann Gibson Seguin
9. Bucky Seelig Fredericksburg
10.Chuck Spishock Dickinson
Show
1. Keith Karaff Houston
Salsa 15
1. Deana Branham Jonestown
2. Unclaimed
3. Joe Trigo Bastrop
Beans 25
1. Lauren "CJ" Neuffer Houston
2. Mike Monte Cedar Park
3. Jeannette Cardenas Austin
Jrs. 2
1. Maddy Mosel Austin
2. Katie Arnold Kyle
Sunday 37 cooks
1. Carrie Kinnison Marble Falls
2. Bucky Seelig Fredericksburg
3. Kay Sandlin Seguin Q
4. Keven Daugherty Leander
5. Barbara Schueler Leander
6. Billy Doss Georgetown
7. Kenny Morgenroth San Antonio
8. Deborah Vegrate-Benefield League City
9. Keith Karaff Houston
10. Lauren "CJ" Neuffer Houston
Show 3
1. Sharon Dozier Houston
2. Mike Park Bastop
3. Sue Caffey Rockdale
Thanks to all that came to our State of Texas Pod Cook Off and helped us celebrate one more year. We missed those of youthat could not be there. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESSAMERICA.
