From Bruce Stewart:
It is time for pay back to friends of CASI. The Irving Elks will be having their 22nd annual chili cookoff.

This event has been on the same week end for 22 years. As most of you know the Irving Elks host the CASI Directors winter meeting at their lodge.

You can ask any Director and they will tell you what wonderful host they are. The Irving EKLS are not only sponsors but friends of CASI. They send several members to TICC to judge. They have bought tables and chairs for us. Also hauled things down to the site for CASI. So lets be at their CCO March 6th. See the Terlingua Trails for other information.

From Blu Daniels:
Rose City Chili Cookoff. Although we did not advertise pre-registration for our cookoff, our reputation of having some really "Good" goody bags is spreading and I just got a boatload of more stuff donated this morning, such as umbrellas from our local paper. They are also sending a team out and said to "Bring It On" because they are coming to win Chili, Show and People's Choice.

I have at this time 7 registered with their money in my hand, so in all fairness, if anyone is wanting a goody bag, the first 25 registered AND paid cooks will receive one. I will already be gone next Friday, so if I must receive your check by Thursday, March 4 to be counted. Mail to Rose City Chili Pod, 10358 CR 3101, Winona, TX 75792.

From Bruce Smith:
For those who don't know, Dick "Wag" Wagner is in the VA hospital in Little Rock. He went to the emergency room sunday night not being able to breath. They ran a stress test last friday and said it looked okay as far as they could tell. They did an arterial gram or cath scan what ever you call it and found he had some blockage and kept him in the hospital. He has 100% blockage on the bottom of his heart, 90% on the back of his heart and 60% on the front.

James Mosely called me just a minute ago and he got to talk to Wag. Evidently Wag had a light Heart attack last night at the hospital. Wags sister and brother in law are here now with him and his son from Washington DC is on his way. They have yet got to talk to the Doctors about when he will have surgery. Keep him in your prayers.

A Later Update:  Wag is not doing well at all. the Dr. said his heart was too weak to operate and that another Dr would be there in the morning to discuss possible other options.The Dr said if they did operate that his chances of getting off the table were not good. keep up the prayers.

From Terry Graves:
Bad News Glyn Gaines is back in the hospital. Don't know any details, will try to keep you informed.

From Trea Schmidt:
I would like to let everyone know that the Texas Ladies State website has been recently updated. Please check it out at http://www.texasladiesstate.com/.

Note:  In the San Antonio Express news Sunday there was a half page article and picture of Margret Nadeau on stage at TICC with Sy Brown as she received her trophy. It was a large picture with some article about Margret and chili and how she wants to win the world championship and a recipe for frito pie,her chili recipe and a recipe for jelly.

Here is the link to the Article:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/food/Chili_champion_shares_some_cook-off_secrets.html


It is Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend:

Feb 27, 2010-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 7th Garland Hella Temple Colder Than Hell Two day cookoff held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, pay top 3. Benefits Texas Masonic Lodge Retirement fund. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Directors Staff. For directions or info email davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806. Location: Garland Hella Temple Hella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Bob Sparks at bob@drbobsparks.com 972-771-5366 or Dave Hewlett at davehewlett@msn.com phone 214-695- 3806 CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5.

Feb 27, 2010-002 - San Angelo, TX CASI. West TX Meltdown for Autism Day 1 of 2 day CCO, Benefits: Autism. Location San Angelo VFW Lodge, 125 S. Browning St. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. Info Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364

Feb 27, 2010-003 - Midland, TX CASI. Midland Chamber of Commerce Chili and Bar-B-Q Cookoff. Held at American Legion Building 501 Air Park Rd. Friday night dinner for participants 6:30 PM. Entry Fees are: $18.00 Chili with 2 PM turn-in; Chicken $25 (Noon Turn- In), Pork Spareribs $25 (1 PM Turn-In) and Beef Brisket $25(3 PM Turn-In). Prizes 1st thru 3rd for Chili, 1st thru 15th will get event cap. Prizes for BBQ 1st $300.00, 2nd $200.00, 3rd $100.00 1st thru 15th will get event cap. All cooks will receive a tee shirt at registration. Charities are: Hope House; Midland Fair Havens, MLK Center and Rape Crisis Center (Children's Advocacy Center) CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Leadership Midland. Contact Christopher Havins 432-686-3561 chavins@visitmidlandtx.com.

Feb 27, 2010-004 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW POST 846 CCO Located at 8804 Grant in Overland Park, KS Go east on 87th Street off I-35 for 1 mile then south on Grant for approximately 600 ft. CASI turn-in @ 2 pm, beans @ 1 pm and home-style chili @ 2:30. Entry fee for CASI $20.00, home- style $15.00 (both entries $30.00) and beans $5.00. This event benefits the VFW POST 846 charities. RV Parking available. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com

Feb 27, 2010-005 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Eagles Cookoff. Held at Eagles Lodge #4128, 5396 Seymour Hwy. Benefits Max Bear Fund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday. Jackpot Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Dale Gorman 940-632-7322.

 Feb 27, 2010-006 - Sherwood, AR CASI. 5th Annual Sherwood Rotary Chili Bowl. Held in Sherwood Forest, 1111 West Maryland. Take I-40 west to exit 107/JFK. Take right at traffic light onto JFK/Hwy 107 to Maryland St in Sherwood. Take a left onto Maryland, go about a mile to Sherwood Forest on right. For Sherwood Rotary charities. Entry fee CASI $20, Rotary $5. Turn-in 1 PM. Inside cookoff, tables and chairs provided, entertainment on stage, silent auction, big screen TV for sports, $2 tasting cups, goody bags for 1st 30 chili cooks. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Hershel Bowman 501-833-8844, or Linda Nickle 501-791-2191

Feb 27, 2010-007 - Tyler, TX CASI. Half Moon 3rd Annual Cookoff. Held at Half Moon Grill & Saloon, 16884 on the corner of FM 2493 & FM 2823 five miles South of Tyler, TX 75703. Benefits St. Mary Magdalen Church Youth Group. No RV overnight parking. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn- in 1 PM. Beans 50/50 $6, turn-in Noon. Contact Jan Young 903-780- 5767 or 903- 780-5766, moe09190@yahoo.com for more info and directions. Keep updated at www.halfmoongrill.com. This is the 1st cookoff in the 1st Ever Bob Conley Memorial Challenge. The cook with the most points at the end of the 4 weekends in a row in Tyler cookoffs (Feb. 27, Mar 6, Mar 13 & Mar 20) will receive a Wendell Rankin hand- painted stove commemorating this event.

Feb 27, 2010-008 - Quartzsite, AZ CASI. 7th Annual Its Chili in Quartzsite CCO & State Salsa Championship. Held at Tyson Wells Showgrounds Kuehn Blvd. Benefits Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. Salsa, Peoples Choice, Showmanship. Make checks payable to CASA. Contact Dick Smith 623- 465-9353, 602-828-0800 email dsmyway@aol.com.

Feb 27, 2010-009 - Silverton, TX CASI. Silverton Vol. FD Chili Cookoff The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a chili cookoff to raise money to offset the cost of a new truck and equipment. There will be a domino tournament on the same day as the cookoff. Public tasting will begin at noon with the chili turn in at 1 pm. There are RV hookups and a limited number of cabin rentals available off site at Silver Wind RV Park. Please contact Silver Wind RV to make your reservations 806-823-2166. Event will be inside the Briscoe County Showbarn. Take Hwy 86 to Silverton, turn south at the courthouse (Broadway) go 4 blocks turn left. Entry fee $25. Contact Juannah Brice 806-336-7161, email juannahbrice@yahoo.com. ON ADVERTISING PROBATION.

Feb 28, 2010-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 7th Day 2 Garland Hella Temple CCO Held at Garland Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Full RV hookups (12) first come first served. Fee will be $15/day for hookups. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Depending on the weather you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Directors Staff. For info or directions email request to Bob Sparks at bob@drbobsparks.com 972- 771-5366 or Dave Hewlett at davehewlett@msn.com phone 214-695- 3806.

Feb 28, 2010-002 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Relay for Life Day 2 CCO, Benefits: Relay for Life. Location San Angelo VFW Lodge, 125 S. Browning St. Limit number of hook ups. $20 night. Chili turn in at 12 noon Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. Info: Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364