Ted Fichtl asked if if I would pass on this sad news on behalf of Trudy Berry.
Ben Berry passed away Monday night. There isn't much specific info save the fact that he was just not able to continue his struggle. Please keep Trudy and the family in your paryers. More info will be forthcoming.
From Bill Pierson:
From Tammie Wooster:
Hey everyone, keep Wichita Falls in mind if looking for a cookoff this weekend. See the flyers for two really fun and entertaining cookoffs. Don't forget Saturdays cookoff will once again feature a Catfish Riding Contest at Jim Ezells!
It's Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend.
Apr 9, 2011-001 - Crane, TX CASI. Crane Youth Baseball League Kids Cookoff entry fee $5.00 with Noon turn-in; Adults entry fee $20.00 with 2:00 PM turn-in. Held at the Sixth Street Park behind the pool. Limited RV hook- ups. Contact Jim Crain 432-664- 0848 or Robin Crain 432-664-7459. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Crane Youth Baseball League. There will be a cooks breakfast Saturday morning.
Apr 9, 2011-002 - Jacksonville, TX CASI. Livin Large at the Lake Chili CCO. Formerly Rubber Ducky Chili CCO. Held at Jacksonville Lake 2703 Byrd Road. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks paid to Crisis Center. Limited RV spots call 903-586-9118. Held in conjunction with Livin Large Bike, Car Show and Festival. 1st thru 10th place chili awards. 1st thru 3rd Showmanship awards. Peoples Choice award. Contact Linda Clark linda_clark75766@yahoo.com 903- 586-9118. See Sunday cookoff.
Apr 9, 2011-003 - Converse, TX CASI. 50th Jubilee Cookoff. FM 1516 at FM 78 North to School St follow School St (it becomes Willow Dr), then to Mesquite St, turn into park west. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Converse Parks & Recreation. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Happy Hinman 210- 364-8577, happypeppr@aol.com. Make checks payable to City of Converse.
Apr 9, 2011-004 - Baytown, TX CASI. Bayshore Fine Rides 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff with their 23rd Annual Fines Rides Car Show at Bicentennial Park, Baytown, Texas. Chili entry $20 turn in 2:00. Friday night "Cruise-in at the Park" with live music. RV parking available no hook-ups. More details to follow or for more information go to http://www.bayshorefinerides.net/ or call Teena at 832.414.9699.
Apr 9, 2011-005 - Muskogee, OK CASI. 27rh Annual Chili & BBQ CO. Held at Civic Center Market Square 5th and Boston. CASI Chili Turn in Time 11:30 am. Cooks Meeting 9:00 am. Entry Fee $25.00 Pre-Registration is REQUIRED by Friday April 08. On-Site Fee $35.00. More Cook Off information and BBQ Times available on website http://exchangeclubmuskogee.org/ or contact Jason Jones 918-686- 7300 or Carl Kelly at 918-686-6800 Send entry fee to Muskogee Exchange Club - Chili Cook Off Attention: Jason Jones P. O. Box 2488 Muskogee,OK 74402. Benefits Casa Kids Space Muskogee Education Foundation Exchange Club Shoe and Coat Fund.
Apr 9, 2011-006 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Relay for Life-Team Greg's Plumbing Held at Jim Ezell's Home, 3987 Hwy 79 South. Benefits ACS Relay For Life. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society. Jackpot Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Cooks party Friday night, meal will be served. Contact Sherry Muhlbauer 940-733-4658, Greg 940-692-4821 sbmuhlbauer@sbcglobal.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Apr 9, 2011-007 - Beaver, OK CASI. 17th Annual Cowchip Chili Cookoff. Held at Beaver County Fairgrounds 1015 Douglas Avenue. Entry fee CASI $20, Open competition $25, cook in both for $40. Turn-in Noon. Benefits the Beaver County Chapter of Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technicians Assn. Each cook will be assigned a 10' X 10' area, tables available on first come first served basis. Make checks payable to Beaver OEMTA. Contact Bill Greenfield Box 954, Beaver OK 73932, 580-625-4499, 806-339-4646.
Apr 9, 2011-008 - Mitchell, NE CASI. 12th Annual Pepe's Pod Winter Cancelled.
Apr 9, 2011-009 - Cave Creek, AZ CASI. Frontier Town Cookoff. Held in downtown Cave Creek. Benefits CASA Pod. Entry fee $15 or $10 with peoples choice chili. Turn-in 2 PM. Also Arizona State Green Chili Championship. Contact Roland Regeon r2chili@aol.com. 602-920-7254.
Apr 10, 2011-001 - Jacksonville, TX CASI. Sunday Livin Large on the Lake CCO. Formerly Rubber Ducky Chili CCO. Held at Jacksonville Lake 2703 Byrd Road. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks paid to St Judes. Limited RV spots call 903-586-9118. Held in conjunction with Livin Large Bike, Car Show and Festival. 1st thru 10th place chili awards. 1st thru 3rd Showmanship awards. Peoples Choice award. Contact Jennifer Smith. 903-393-4830.
Apr 10, 2011-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Outskirts Chili Cookoff. Held at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Hwy. Turn In 1:00 pm, entry Fee $20.00 - Chili Grind Only. Benefits Teen Emergency Shelter. Dance, Dinner (one free ticket per registration), Door Prizes, 50/50, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Tammie Wooster 940- 636-8846, tammiew421@aol.com or Sheila Choate 940-631-4370,940- 322-3141
