From Ken Rodd:
Event: Brazoz Valley Elks Lodge Chili Cookoff Start Time: Friday, February 5 at 5:10pm
End Time: Sunday, February 7 at 4:10am
Where: Bryan, Texas
From Bruce Smith:
We had 70 Chilis judged Saturday January 23rd here in Little Rock, Arkansas. The weather in the barn was perfect. Not toooo cold, just about right. Thanks to all who came and cooked and to all those who help put this cookoff on. We had a good share of out of state cooks from as far New York. Represented were Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Mississippi, New York and of course Arkansas. Here are the results.
Chili
1st. Jerry Hunt Shreveport, LA. (Qd)
2nd. Steve Mers Heber Springs, AR. ( Arkansas St. Champion )(Qd)
3rd. Ken Swart Kennesaw, Ga.
4th Karen Bailey Maumelle, AR. (Qd)
5th. Preston Nickle North Little Rock, AR (Qd)
6th Bo Prewitt North Little Rock, AR.
7th Kristi Tobey Beebe, AR
8th Jimmy Johnston Corsicana, TX
9th Dick "Wag" Wagner Little Rock, AR.
10th Jason Bagwell Jacksonville, AR.
Show
1st. Dilligaf Tim Covey Little Rock, AR
2nd. Cowboy Chili Bob Cagle Bigelow, AR
3rd. Back Draft Chili Eric Smith Little Rock, AR
From Mel Fitzhenry:
Some new info on Glynn, he has been moved back to Texas Spec Hosp. Mom didn't know the room phone number, so if you want to speak with the room, call the main number, 940-720-6633, hit 0 for the operator and ask for room 309, which is Glynns room. Mom says he has been eating and with help has walked to the bathroom, so he is improving slowly. Hope this helps
From Lisa Brown:
I have created a Facebook Page for the Horn Toad Roundup and Chili Cook-off. Check it out and let me know of any ideas that you have, also, send any and all photos of years past and I will post them.
Lisa Brown
PO Box 13 1006 Rankin Avenue
Rankin, Texas 79778
Phone: (432)693-2242 fax (432)693-2249
From Nick mcGarity:
Our cookoff will be February 13th and 14th this year. We are pleased once again to have the Cottondale VFD and the Wise County EMS as our sponsors.
Saturday, we have Jackpot Beans, CASI Chili and Cheeseburger competitions. On Sunday, we have Bloody Mary, Omelets and CASI Chili again. As always, we will have unique trophies for all competitions except the Beans (Cash instead with 100% payout). This year, we are also going to award an overall Grand Champion, with its own one-of-a-kind, coveted trophy (earn points for chili, show, beans, bloody mary's, omelets, cheeseburgers etc.).
If you do not care to enter the cooking competitions, we can use your services to judge/ If you would like to help us defer the cost of the trophies (there are 38 of them all together), you can sponsor one for only $10.00.
Otherwise, just come and hang out (adult beverages will be available) and plenty of laughs. If you need directions, let me know where you are coming from and I'll send you a Mapquest.
Nick McGarity
150 County Road 3579
Paradise, TX 76073-4669
E-Mail: nick@mcgarity.org
Phone: (817) 975-0484
From Henry Wright:
I am inquiring about possibly getting a copy of the Poster for the 2000 Cookoff. Would be willing to pay for a copy.
Harry Wright
903/821-2431
NOTE: Thanks to all of you who have supported me through the last 32 days. My father was well enough to be transfered to a Skilled Nursing Facility. He has been out of bed 4 times since the 20 of Jan. He is weak with a strong will. He is working hard to survive. I apologize for the lack of attention to my CASI job. Life is not easy at this time. I am hoping that things are beginning to turn around. My Dad broke out in what we think are shingles today, so we are a long ways from making it, but with out your support, prayers and love, we would not have the courage to face the next step. I am hoping after the next few days things will level out and I will do a better job for CASI. Thanks for supporting Cliff, my family and me.
