A big thank you to all who came out and participated in our first Cook-Off at Country RV and made it a success. Sabrina
Results
Saturday Sept. 5th
1st - Michael Klade
2nd - Diana Klade
3rd - Lisa Rider (Q'd)
4th - Patricia King
5th - Beth Neal
6th - John Goforth
7th - Fread Cielencki Sr.
8th - Tracy Englemann
9th - Lanny Thomas
10th - Scott Knight
Show
1st - Spanish Fly Chili
2nd - Tracy's Treasures
3rd - Jack Ass Chili
Sunday Sept. 6th
1st - Michael Klade
2nd - Lanny Thomas
3rd - Carolann Gibson
4th - Patricia King
5th - Susie Morgenroth
6th - Fread Cielencki Sr.
7th - James Gillen Jr. (Q'd)
8th - Janet Cielencki
9th - Kay Sandlin
10th - Diana Klade
Show
1st - CMFT Chili
2nd - Jack Ass Chili
3rd - Spanish Fly Chili
From Kelly Draper:
Sad news came our way today. Harvey Gebhard lost his father yesterday.
Most of you know Harvey and Jean. Harvey is a longtime BBQ cook as well as Chairman Of The Board for the Lone Star Barbecue Society. Jean is a LSBS head judge and keeps the organizations paperwork in order as Secretary/Treasurer. Keep them both in your prayers.
From Rocky Rockwell:
Empire State POD August 29 Cookoff Results:
One beautiful thing about CASI and CASI cookoffs is the DIVERSITY of our cookoffs. On August 29 there were 2 CASI cookoffs that were about as different as night and day could possibly be.
In Tennessee the Tennessee State Championship had some 97,000 people at a county fair: in New York the Empire Sate POD cookoff had some 16 (YES SIXTEEN) people come by the cooks area at Tioga Downs Race Track and Casino (actually the track was not yet open for the day and we were using the venue as a test run for a bigger cookff in the future).
In Tennessee there were 25 cooks: in New York there were 15 (same as 16 other cookoffs announced in the August edition of the Trails).
In Tennessee judges were elected county officials from state and county government and company owners and managers; in New York the judges were track and casino managers and employees, a chef and administrative staff. (Hey, the mafia was busted big time at Appalachia right down the road some 52 years ago).
So, 2 very different CASI cookoffs. BUT, guess what? Also, 2 very similar cookoffs. We all had fun, we raised money for worthwhile charities (albeit considerably different amounts), and we spread the word about the wonders of chili. And, the last I heard, THAT"S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT CHILIHEADS!
On to the results:
Chili:
1. Bob Griffin, Endicott, NY;
2. Jack Windsor, Severna Park, MD;
3. Rocky Rockwell, Rochester, NY;
4. Ed Blaine, Endicott, NY;
5. Barb Rockwell, Rochester, NY;
6. Sarah Grossman, Corning, NY;
7. Rose Blaine, Endicott, NY;
8. Jim Penzo, Windsor, NY;
9. Ann Grossman, Corning, NY;
10. Jenny Windsor, Severna Park, MD.
Showmanship:
1. Jack Windsor, Knights of the Wooden Spoon - "Q'd"; 2. Ann Grossman, Three Bears Chili;
3. Rocky Rockwell, Buffalo Breath Chili - "Q'd".
Road Runners - Jenny and Jack Windsor - Severna Park, MD.
PS - Jim Penzo, the new NY State Champ cooked, is totally psyched about cooking at Terlingua, got a "tutorial" on the "activities" at TICC week and said he'd probably bring some beads along with his winning spices.
From Ron Barnes:
What a great weekend we had at the Arlington Elk’s Lodge for the 32nd Annual Arlingua CCO. It all started with the “Iron Chili Challenge” where competitors where given the same meat and identical spices and challenged to see who could make the best pot of red with it. This, of course, was a non-sanctioned event. Susan Spencer of Irving was the best out of 21 cooks who took the challenge. Doris Coats (Irving), David Sexton (Dallas), Ron Barnes (Euless) and Dennis Jackson (Wichita Falls) rounded out the top 5.
Sunday brought the Main Event. We had 52 cooks compete for bragging rights (and those precious points) in the CASI division; 14 entries in the Elk’s Division; 16 white bean cookers and 4 juniors. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when we announced Dr. Ray Calhoun’s number as the CASI winner! It is great to see Doc winning again. Here is how the rest turned out:
Chili (52 judged)
1. Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie, TX
2. Toni Bowman – Rowlett, TX
3. Babs Johnson – Irving, TX
4. Doris Coats – Irving, TX
5. Kenneth Hoepfner – Wichita Falls, TX
6. Darren Wood – Arp, TX
7. Francis Sullivan – Ennis, TX
8. Susan Spencer – Irving, TX
9. Shirley Sexton – Dallas, TX
10. Ron Barnes – Euless, TX
Show
1. Dummies in Training – Ramiro Garza – Ft. Worth
2. Belly Busters – Bryan McFarlin – Bullard (Q)
3. Bubble Time – Bill Sweigart – Hurst
Beans
1. Doris Coats
2. Bob Coats
3. Sylvia Riordan
Elks Division
1. Bob Coats – Irving Elks
2. Ray Calhoun – Irving Elks
3. Chuck Hawthorne – Wichita Falls Elks
4. Bruce Stewart – Irving Elks
5. Toni Bowman – Garland Elks
6. Ron Barnes – Irving Elks
7. Bonnie Loxterman – Garland Elks
8. Morris Moss – Garland Elks
9. Dennis Jackson – Wichita Falls Elks
10. Bill Riordan – Wichita Falls Elks
Juniors
1. Marcus Garza
2. Cody Whiteley
3. Nicole Sexton
4. Brittney Lynn
Monday brought the 1st Annual Arlington Does Chili Cookoff. These ladies always work so hard to prepare for Arlingua and make sure all the judging supplies are ready and the judges all have beverages and clean spoons. We were happy to finally have an event for their benefit. Here are the winners:
Chili (16 judged)
1. Doodie Johnson – Irving, TX2. Beth Moon – Hurst, TX
3. Susan Spencer – Irving, TX
4. Charles Breeden – Alvarado, TX
5. Jean Skinner – Telephone, TX
6. Dee Palmer – Mansfield, TX
7. Bill Riordan – Wichita Falls, TX
8. Meredith Martin – Dallas, TX (Q)
9. Bonnie Loxterman – Rowlett, TX
10. Toni Bowman – Rowlett, TX
Show
1. Bubble Time – Bill Sweigart – Hurst
2. Bringin’ Mama – Bonnie Loxterman – Rowlett
3. Lair of the Fox – Toni Bowman - Rowlett
Thanks to everyone who came out and especially to those who helped and worked the event. We are looking forward to making next year’s 33rd Annual Arlingua an even bigger success!
It's Wednesday and time to check out all the CCO's planned for this weekend!
Sep 12, 2009-001 - Edgerton, WI CASI. Chilimania State Championship. Downtown Edgerton, WI, corner of Henry and Canal Streets. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1:30 PM. Benefits Scholarships, Community Projects. Make checks payable to Chilimania Inc. Contact Vicki Brown 608-884- 4307, vicki.s.brown@gmail.com. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Sep 12, 2009-002 - Greenville, TX CASI. Hunt Co 4-H Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at Hunt County Fair Grounds 9800 Jack Finney Blvd. Benefits 4- H Campers and help the kids with expenses for their competitions. Join us for the fun, raffles, activities, music and surprises. "Chili Head" Food Art Competition for youth, no entry fee. A cup of Chili will be available for purchase with a drink and chips for $5, handled by the 4-H team. CASI chili turn in at 2 PM, entry fee $20. Novice entry fee $20 and Youth entry fee $5, turn in at 1 PM (cooked on site). Jackpot bean, 50% payback and prizes, turn in time Noon, entry fee $10 for adults and $ 5 for youth. RV parking available. Info Diana Trotter at 903-456-4681, diana4h@live.com or Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com. 214-695-3806 Make checks payable to Hunt County 4-H VLA. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Sep 12, 2009-003 - Claremore, OK CASI. Bluegrass & Chili Festival Mid America Cookoff,held at 400 Veterans Parkway (grounds of the Claremore Expo Center). Chili entry fee - $35.00, turn-in time - 3:00 pm. Cooks meeting at 10:30 am. Prep at 11:00 am, Light Fires at 1:00 pm. Benefits Claremore Chamber. Contact Susan Thornton, 419 W. Will Rogers Blvd Claremore OK 74017, Phone 918-341-2818.
Today we leave for Midland to attend the Great Pepper's Meeting. I may be able to do a post the next couple of days, but that will depend upon the availability of time. I hope to see a lot of you at the meeting. Those who are traveling to the meeting, please be safe and I will see you there. For those cooking chili this weekend, Good Luck.
Janice
