Fire Extinguisher Inspection
By Darin P. Jester
If you have a fire extinguisher then you should be checking it on your own each month to ensure your unit is in working order. It is also a good idea to have it checked out once a year by a company licensed to perform a more extensive inspection.
Spending a few minutes every month could save you a lifetime of heartache so follow these steps below to ensure that your fire extinguisher is in perfect working order.
Steps to Performing a monthly inspection for your fire extinguisher:
1. Schedule your inspection at the same time every month. Keep a calendar with a big red X on the date of each month. Generally, you should have one person perform the task each time while another looks on for reference. Have a checklist handy with the date of each fire extinguisher inspection and follow each step until complete. Be sure to mark the date of inspection on the inspection tag of your fire extinguisher.
2. Your extinguisher should not be blocked by any anything like coats or objects that may interfere with the access in case of an emergency. Make sure if the fire extinguisher is in your motor home or camper, it is easily accessible and not in a cabinet or under a seat.
3. Always check to ensure that the pressure of the fire extinguisher is at the recommended level by checking the gauge to confirm that the needle is in the green zone which will show that the pressure is right where it should be.
4. Make sure the nozzle or other parts of the extinguisher are not obstructed in any way.
5. If your portable fire extinguishers have a pin and tamper seal, check to see if they are intact and undamaged.
6. Check for dents, rust, leaks or any sign of abuse or wear. Take a damp rag and wipe off any gunk or dirt that may have accumulated on the extinguisher.
7. It has been recommended by some manufacturers to shake your extinguisher once a month to prevent the powder from settling to the bottom.
8. Every few years your fire extinguisher should be pressure tested by a licensed service center to ensure the cylinder is safe to use. Your owner’s manual or inspection tag should inform you when yours may need this test. If you cannot find the tag, and your extinguisher is more than 6 years old, you might want to replace it.  Several hardware stores, Wal-Mart and RV/Camper retailers sale them.  
9. If you notice that your fire extinguisher has become damaged or is in need of a complete recharging, it should be replaced immediately.
10. VERY IMPORTANT: Immediately after using your fire extinguisher (no matter how much), be sure to replace the extinguisher or have the fire extinguisher recharged to ensure that it will be ready in the event of another fire.
 
From Dana Plocheck
 
Hey Folks,
 
It’s the first weekend of the new year and we have 18 cookoffs in 9 states; that’s awesome!!  I would love to have a picture or pictures of your winner(s) for the Trails so let’s see how many of those cookoffs we can get represented in the November issue.  It would be awesome if we could get pictures from ALL 18 cookoffs.  So, don’t forget to have someone take pictures this weekend during all the fun and excitement! 
 
Good luck to everyone!
 
Thanks,

From Robert Anweiler
If you've got the time we've got the Chili. Chilifest is this Saturday in Fort Wayne!
Come out and Cook or just enjoy the great chili. Categories include: CASI,Red,White,Chile Verde,and Salsa!

 

It is Friday and the last day of the 2010-2011 Chili Year.  If you need a point, there are several CCOs tonight!  Here's hoping that each of you who need a point can get it!  Good  Luck!

Tomorrow we begin a new Chili Year 2011-2012.  Time to start the whole process of getting the required number of points to get that invitation to cook at Terlingua International Chili Championship!

Here is a Schedule of Events for this year's TICC .  NOTE the new times for Registration!

TICC Schedule of Events

Monday – October 31, 2011

                   8:00 AM   - Rancho CASI de los Chisos officially opens.  CASI Directors will be on the grounds to assist you.  If you arrive prior to this date, the Parking Rules are still in effect; we don't want to have to ask you to move your campsite.

Tuesday – November 1, 2011            

                  11:00 AM  - Early wristband distribution in Ancira Pavilion (main Concession) until 2:00 PM

                  12:00 PM   - Beer Concessions

                    7:00 PM  - TICC Annual 42 (Domino) Tournament, Ancira Pavilion until ?

                             

Wednesday – November 2, 2011                

                   9:00 AM   - Tequila Rose BBQ registration in Krazy Flats Saloon until 11 AM

                 10:00 AM   - Port-a-johns arrive

                 12:00 PM   - Beer Concessions

                                 - Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 4:00 PM

                                          Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship

                                      - Vendor setup

                   2:00 PM   - Tequila Rose BBQ registration in Krazy Flats Saloon until 5PM

                   4:00 PM   - Registration Closes

                   7:00 PM   - Tequila Rose Party

                                 - Tequila in Terlingua Party

Thursday – November 3, 2011 - Tequila Rose BBQ Competition

                   8:00 AM   - Adopt a Highway Trash Pickup – meet at the Highway

                                 - Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 11:00 AM

                                          Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship

                                 - Wings, Beans, and Salsa Competition Registration until 11:00 AM

                                 - Tequila Rose BBQ Registration in the Krazy Flats Saloon until 9AM 

                   9:00 AM   - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 5:00 PM

                                 - Mandatory Meeting of BBQ Cooks in Krazy Flats Saloon                     -        

                 10:00 AM   - T-shirt and Beer Concessions open

                 11:00 AM   - Tequila Rose BBQ Dessert Turn In – Krazy Flats

                 12:00 PM   - Chicken Turn In – Krazy Flats

                   1:30 PM   - Pork Spare Ribs Turn In – Krazy Flats

                   3:00 PM   - Brisket Turn In – Krazy Flats

                                 - Krazy Flats Concession Stand Happy Hour until 5:00 PM

                   5:00 PM   - BBQ Announcements in Krazy Flats

                   6:00 PM   - Beans, Wings, and Salsa Registration behind Stage until 7:00 PM

                   7:00 PM   - Beans, Wings, and Salsa Registration closes

                   7:00 PM   - Memorial Service - Memorial Plaza

                   8:00 PM   - Stage entertainment until Midnight

Friday – November 4, 2011 - CASI Scholarship Day                            

                   8:30 AM   - Presentation of Colors and National Anthem.  Performance by Terlingua High School Band and Dancers

                   9:00 AM   - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 1:00 PM

                 10:00 AM   - T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open

                                 - Cook and Show Team Registration behind the Stage until 12:00 PM         

                                    Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship

                                 - Beans and Salsa Competition Registration until 10:30 AM

                 11:00 AM   - Hot Wings preliminary turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion

                 12:00 PM   - Beans turn-in at Mexene Judging Pavilion

                   1:00 PM   - Salsa turn-in at Mexene Judging Pavilion

-  Distribution of Contestant shirts for cooks/show teams unable to attend TICC until 3pm.

                   1:30 PM   - Posting of Hot Wings Finalists

                   2:30 PM   - Showmanship Team Meeting at the Stage Area

                   3:00 PM   - Hot Wings final turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion

                   3:30 PM   - Former Board Members Picture Stage Area

                   3:45 PM   - Former TICC Winner’s Picture Stage Area

                   4:00 PM   - Ancira Pavilion Happy Hour until 7:00 PM

                   4:30 PM   - First-Time Cooks’ Meeting and Reception (Behind the Main Stage)

                   5:00 PM   - Announcement of Wings, Beans, and Salsa Winners from the day’s events

                   6:00 PM   - Old 320 meeting in Mexene Judging Pavilion (following announcements of the Scholarship Day events)

                   8:00 PM   - Stage entertainment until Midnight

Saturday - November 5, 2011 – The Main Event

                    6:00 AM   - Arena Area open for setup until 9:00 AM

                    8:00 AM   - Cook and Show Team Registration behind the Stage until 9 AM

                                                     Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship

                    9:00 AM   - Motor vehicle traffic to cooking area will be limited to vehicles only

                    9:30 AM   - Reading of Contestant list from the stage

                  10:00 AM   - Recognition of Sponsors from the stage

                                 - T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open

                  11:30 AM   - Judges and Table Monitors check the Judging Pavilion for reporting times and table assignment

      HIGH NOON   - TURN IN CHILI AT THE MEXENE JUDGING PAVILION

                  12:30  PM - Showmanship Competition until 2:30 PM

                    3:30  PM   - Cookoff Announcements to begin on the stage and end with the announcement of TICC winners

             8:00  PM - Stage entertainment continues until Midnight          


From Kelly Brignon:
Just a reminder that Mild Bill’s Spice Company, Inc. will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration Sunday October 2^nd from 3-5 pm. Please visit our new location at 113 W. Knox Street in Downtown Ennis. Hope to see everyone there!

From Rick Thomas Turn in time for our Pod CCO on Sunday will be12:00.


From Kay Lefler If you are coming to Billy the Kid Chili Cookoff in Hico TX this Saturday and Sunday, do not worry about the parking space available – there will be plenty of room for RVs (dry camping) and for day cooks.  We just ask that Friday arrivals plan to come in after 5pm so the merchants can close up shop. So come on…. It’s gonna be a beautiful weekend and a great cookoff!!!

From Scott Cambell The CCO scheduled on Friday in Amarillo has been cancelled. Hope this does not inconvenience anybody.

From Larry Wampler Saturday 9/17/11 winners at Am Vet

1. Kris Hudspeth
2. Dusty Hudspeth
3. Duane L Thornton
4. Jerry Hunt
5. Mike Rogers
6. Rex Jones
7. Paul Seasruck
8. Larry Russell
9. Diane Thornton
10. Tom Dozier

Beans : Tom Dozier

Shoow

1. Neta Rohr - q
2. Larry Wampler
3. Frank Gadberry

Sunday 9/18/11
1. Dusty Hudspeth
2. Larry Russell
3. Judy Russell
4. Morris Moss
5. Larry Wampler
6. Jerry Hunt
7. Kris Hudspeth
8. Nancy Hewlett
9. Neal White
10. Jennifer Davonport

Show
1. James Growins
2. Jennifer Davenport
3. Larry Wampler


From. Jim Ezell The new CASI Chili Turn in boxes from Bruce Foods will be in Terlingua next week. Try to find someone from your area who can bring bring your Pod some back fromTICC. These are custom made for CASI minus the chickens!

Latest gift for theTICC Winner is a bottle of Gaarrison Brothers Texas Bourbon signed off for Terlingua by Dan Garrison and bottled by Jim Ezell and Roger Foltz.

From Rick Thomas Turn in time for our Pod CCO on Sunday will be12:00. From Kay Lefler If you are coming to Billy the Kid Chili Cookoff in Hico TX this Saturday and Sunday, do not worry about the parking space available – there will be plenty of room for RVs (dry camping) and for day cooks.  We just ask that Friday arrivals plan to come in after 5pm so the merchants can close up shop. So come on…. It’s gonna be a beautiful weekend and a great cookoff!!! From Scott Cambell The CCO scheduled on Friday in Amarillo has been cancelled. Hope this does not inconvenience anybody. From Larry Wampler Saturday 9/17/11 winners at Am Vet 1. Kris Hudspeth 2. Dusty Hudspeth 3. Duane L Thornton 4. Jerry Hunt 5. Mike Rogers 6. Rex Jones 7. Paul Seasruck 8. Larry Russel 9. Diane Thornton 10. Tom Dozier Beans : Tom Dozier Show 1. Meta Rohr - q 2. Larry Wampler 3. Frank Gadberry Sunday 9/18/11 1. Dusty Hudspeth 2. Larry Russell 3. Judy Russell 4. Morris Moss 5. Larry Wampler 6. Jerry Hunt 7. Kris Hudspeth 8. Nancy Hewlett 9. Neal White 10. Jennifer Davonport Show 1. James Growins 2. Jennifer Davenport 3. Larry Wampler From. Jim Ezell The new CASI Chili Turn in boxes from Bruce Foods will be in Terlingua next week. Try to find someone from your area who can bring bring your Pod some back fromTICC. These are custom made for CASI minus the chickens! Latest gift for theTICC Winner is a bottle of Gaarrison Brothers Texas Bourbon signed off for Terlingua by Dan Garrison and bottled by Jim Ezell and Roger Foltz.

To all Rose City Pod members, ED's Reflections & Chili Hot News:

Henderson County has issued a burn ban with NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF ANY KIND. However, the City of Chandler has issued a special permit for the Chandler Pow Wow/Chili Cookoff on October 8^th only. All food vendors or chili cooks cooking with any kind of open flame must have a fire extinguisher in their booth or cooking area in order to participate. Our local Fire Department will also be on site.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.

Sheila Haskins

Administrative Secretary

City of Chandler

P O Box 425

Chandler TX 75758

(903)849-6853

From Blu Daniels:

Rose City Pod will be putting together goody bags for all the Terlingua School kids. We love our cookoff goody bags that the cooks get, but we also all realize that a lot of that stuff is taking up space and we really don't "need" it. We love pens, pencils, caps (No Alcohol names) koozies, pads of paper, post it notes, CD holders, bandannas, and shampoo, conditioner, body lotions and soaps from hotels if you do not already give them to someone in your area. Bring to Terlingua or see if a fellow Pod member can toss it on top and get it to Big John and Blu Daniels in the white bus at Terlingua. Kubota Tractor is providing the bags, we need all the hand sanitizers, lip balms and anything else you want to pass on. We give them the sacks on Friday morning after the Flag Raising, dancers and band performances. Please have all your stuff to me by Thursday noon as it takes quite awhile to get them all stuffed and we thank you very much.

Great Peppers, please pass this on to your Pod members so they can bring anything to you or Terlingua Bound cooks at your October meetings.


From Marilyn (Mayo) Blair:

It's almost time.  Mark this in your datebook and plan to attend.

From Kelly Brignon:

Mild Bill’s Spice Company, Inc. will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration Sunday October 2^nd from 3-5 pm. Please visit our new location at 113 W. Knox Street in Downtown Ennis. Hope to see everyone there!

Thank you both and have a good day,

Kelly Brignon

Vice President
T & B Demolition, LLC
P O Box 177529
Irving, TX 75017
214.441.3366 Phone
214.441.1926 Fax

From Kay Lefler:

Well, the new cooking year is here! Come join us at the Billy the Kid Chili Cookoff in Hico, TX this Saturday and Sunday, October 1^st and 2^nd. Lots of history in this town – and you can be part of history in the making. Plenty of things to see and do – Bean competition with added money for 1^st place, People’s Choice with money for 1^st place. You won’t believe what Billy the Kid has in store for YOU! He must’ve robbed the bank! Raffles will include a Wendell Rankin painted stove. See the Trails for turn-in times, entry fees, etc. If you plan to come on Friday, please wait until 5pm to arrive so the local merchants can close up and make room for cooks.

For more information about the cookoff, contact Randy Duke at 254-405-4333 or Angie Duke at 254-405-4334.

From Sharon Pennell:

Helotes CCO update: Friday night cooks party (spaghetti dinner) will be held in the “courtyard” of Old Town Helotes, which is off the main street behind Market Place Antique Store. Cooks party starts at 6:30 p.m. You may bring your MH and dry camp behind Wine 101. The CCO on Saturday will be in the street of Old Town Helotes!!! So bring your MH and cook in the street. Cooks meeting will be at 0900 under a large white canopy on Main St. with the health inspector on site to go over the rules for people’s choice chili, so bring lots of People’s Choice. You will need the 3 wash stand set-up, a thermometer, and a hand washing station. Beans turn in at 12N $10 entry fee and Chili turn in at 2pm $20; if you bring chili for people’s choice the fee is $10. T-shirts have arrived, goodie bags are made and the handmade windmill trophies are ready! So come out and have a great day at the 3^rd Annual Helotes Market Place Days in Old Town Helotes. Shopping, live music and pets looking for a good home. About 2 – 3 thousand people attend this event. Contact: Bruce Pinnell 210.372.0469 or bruce@bigbruce.com

From Shirley Bates:
Black Gold Pod and Concho Valley Pod are having the Ice Cream Social this year at TICC. We have decided the day will be Wednesday as it was last year. Looking forward to seeing all our friends at the Black Gold/Concho Valley campsite this year on Wednesday. The time will be 1pm.

From Robert (Wappo) Schrade:

HELP anyone out there that is an electrician or has the knowledge of electrical instillation please contact Wappo @ casiwappo@aol.com. We need help to install the electrical in the new building at the ranch I will not be able to be there but I can give instructions on what needs to be done.

Thanks

Wappo

From Earl (Who) Gorham:

When coming to The last chance CCO in Montgomery Please follow these directions for RV parking.

When entering the parking lot all RV parking will be on the left side along the trees.

When that fills up we will start parking along the edge of the Lake.

Please be considerate and frugal with the parking spaces and get cozy with your neighbors.

I will be there between 3:00 and 4:00 to oversee the parking and run the judging.

Thank you

NOTES:  The new Show and Chili Entrants Sheets are now posted in the Resource Center on the Home Page (www.chili.org).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR TICC:

It's Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for the rest of this chili year and the start of a new year.  Just think!!  On Saturday morning we will all have the same number of points again!!  This is 0 points!!!

Sep 30, 2011-002 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Elks 2011 Last Chance CCO Held at Garland Duck Creek Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Last chance cookoff for those of you that still want to go to Terlingua. No frills. GRIND ONLY. Just cook , turn-in and hope you are one of the lucky 10 to get points. Chili entry $20 with 8 PM turn in. Such a bargain at such a low price. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984. CCO is for their children's charities. Info contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 or davehewlett@msn.com. Cook inside if the weather says to.

Sep 30, 2011-003 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Last Chance Cookoff 2011. Last Chance cookoff Held at Campbell's shop. 517 W 48th Amarillo TX Chili grind only, $20 Turn in at 8 pm, charity TBD, for information contact Scott Campbell at 806-236-2368

Oct 1, 2011-001 - South Austin, TX CASI. lst Points for Sight Austin Lions and Sot Pod presents lst Points for Sight 2011. This is the lst cook off of the chili season, so come on out and get your chili points. Held at Giddy Ups Bar, South of Slaughter Lane off Manchaca Road. Grind only, turn in 2:00, $20.00. Beans, turn in 1:00, $5.00. Silent Auction. Cooks Party Friday night, Continental Breakfast Saturday morning, Pot Luck Saturday night. Breakfast on Sunday and Chili Cook Off only on Sunday. Can come in Thursday afternoon. We will welcome you at any time. Sue Caffey cells 512-760-5274/512- 760-8789, landline 512-446-2364  caffeycasa@msn.com. Make checks payable to ALSCC.

Oct 1, 2011-002 - San Angelo, TX CASI. 1st Chance For Points Cancelled.

Oct 1, 2011-003 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Elks Chili Cookoff. Held at 10266 S 241 St E Ave. CASI entry fee $25. Elks Division $10. Turn-in time for both 1 PM. Trophies for CASI 1st thru 10th and 1st thru 3rd Elks. Horse shoe competition and other activities. Dry camping available Charity Elks National Foundation benefiting Scholarships for Elks families. Contact Bobby Walker 918-261-7889  Everett Crawford 918- 810-3274.

Oct 1, 2011-004 - Hico, TX CASI. Billy the Kid Cookoff. To be held in downtown Hico. Benefits the Billy The Kid Museum.50/50 Beans. Entry Fee $10 Turn-In 11 AM. $100 prize for 1st place beans. Entry Fee Chili $18. Turn-In 2 PM. GRIND ONLY. RV spaces available, no HOOK-UP'S. Interested venders contact Sue Land billythekidmuseum@gmail.com  or 254-796-2523. Also Randy Duke at 254-405-4333 or Angie Duke at 254-405-4334. randu2@windstream.net Or email angdu2@yahoo.net  There will be a $200 award for first place peoples choice, between 2 - 4 PM. This judging will take place after CASI turn- in.

Oct 1, 2011-005 - Ruidoso, NM CASI. 30th Annual NM State Open Championship. Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. This Cook Off is an automatic qualifier for the 1st Place over all winner and top three NM Cooks and Automatic Qualifier for first place show. Cooks pot luck party Friday evening. The meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish. Cook's breakfast Saturday morning. On site dry camping is available. Local lodging nearby the cook site. USDA approved meat must be used, your purchase receipt will be required by inspectors as proof. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Rick Thomas (H) 575-336-8399, or (C) 520-419-0202. Make checks payable to Ruidoso Chili Society. There will be Peoples choice division, no rules competition, cash prize will be awarded.

Oct 1, 2011-006 - Ponder, TX CASI. Riding Unlimited Race For the Reason Chili Cookoff. Held at 9168 T.N. Skiles Rd. I-35W exit FM 2449 (west). Flashing light Hwy 156-turn right (north)first road on right past red caboose real estate office, turn right first place on left. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY Peoples choice division. Make check payable - Riding Unlimited Benefits therapeutic riding and carriage driving center. Entry fee $15 before September 1st. Contact Mary Gwinner 9168 T.N. Skiles Rd, Ponder TX 76259 940- 479-2016 ridingunlimited@aol.com

Oct 1, 2011-007 - Montgomery, TX CASI. Houston Area CASI Scholarship Day. Held at Wolfies Lake Conroe 14954 Hwy 105W. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. More details to follow. Jackpot beans pay 1st-2nd-3rd, $10 entry turn-in Noon. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund. Contact Teena Miller and/or Sherrie Davis 832- 414-9699, 713-725-5001, email laskadc@aol.com, sdavistexaspoi65@juno.com. See cookoffs previous day and day after.

Oct 1, 2011-008 - Irving, TX CASI. 10th Annual Veteran's Memorial CCO 3375 N. Belt Line (don't use Google, Mapquest, Yahoo Maps, etc., they will get you lost!!) Behind the Skateland on Belt Line. From I-30 go 2 1/2 miles north, or from 183 go south 3 miles, 1 block south of Shady Grove. Campers welcome (no hookups/self- contained only). We will be selling chili tasting cups. To the public. I would like to ask the cooks to bring throw down chili to support the tasting cups event. Saturday:Registration begins at 9:00. Free breakfast while it lasts. Bean Entry $5 - turn in at 12:00, 100% payback. Local Chili contest turn in is Noon. CASI Chili turn-in at 1:00 p.m. Entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Concessions available, and as always, lots of fun!!! Contact Margaret Hobbs Phone 972-740-2224  (leave message) or e-mail to macintexas058@yahoo.com.  or VFW Post #2494 972-790-1611

Oct 1, 2011-009 - Dubuque, IA CASI. Tri States Largest Chili Cookoff. At Cable Car Square 4th and Bluff Streets. Contact Teri Connely, Mary Pregler 63 Carter Court East Dubuque IL 61025. 815/747- 2504, jtconn56@aol.com.  Noon turn in time CASI, Open, Business, Junior Divisions and Salsa.

Oct 1, 2011-010 - Madison, GA CASI. Madison 7th Annual Chili Cookoff and Fall Festival. Held at the city's new Town Park located at 218 W. Jefferson St. All of the benefits will go to City of Madison's Volunteer Fire Department. Entry fee for CASI is $18.00 and the turn-in time is 12:30am (CHILI GRIND ONLY). Entry Fee for Open Chili is $35.00 and the turn-in time is 11:30pm. People's Choice Award voted on by the attendees for the best chili. Pre-register by September 16th for chef's bag. Deadline to register to cook is September 28th. Contact Colleen Hall at (706)342-1251 ext 208, chall@madisonga.com  or P.O. Box 32, Madison, GA 30650

Oct 1, 2011-011 - Fort Wayne, IN CASI. Fire in the Fort Cookoff. Held at Headwaters Park. One Entry fee of $25 covers all categories. CASI Turn-in is Noon. Make checks payable to Chilifest. Contact Bob Anweiler at rdanweiler.afm@frontier.net or 260-418-2170. Other Open categories are Red, White, Verde, Salsa, Showmanship, Restaurant. Chili tasting 12noon -4pm.

Oct 1, 2011-012 - Hallsville, TX CASI. 14th Annual Hallsville Western Days Cancelled due to fire danger!

Oct 1, 2011-013 - Dalhart, TX CASI. 11th Annual Dalhart Rotary Roadkill and Rolaids Chili Cookoff and Car Show. Held at Rita Blanca Coliseum, 1219 FM 281. CASI chili entry fee $20 turn in 11:30 AM. Top Ten places awarded. Peoples Choice Red Chili entry fee $20 turn in 11:30 AM, travel trophy to first place. Green Chili entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Cash prize for First Place. Pinto Beans entry fee $10 turn-in 12:30 PM. May be soaked over night, but must be seasoned and cooked on site. Cash prize for first place. Salsa entry fee $10 turn-in 1 PM. Must be prepared on site from fresh ingredients. Contact Kristine Olsen 806-244-5646. Entry form online www.dalhart.org Dalhart Cruzers Car Show. Benefits Dalhart Rotary Club.

Oct 1, 2011-014 - Helotes, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Helotes Cookoff. Held in Old Town Helotes in conjunction with Marketplace Days. Get your first chili points for 2012! Chili entry $20 ($15 if you bring lots of peoples choice) turn in at 2 pm, beans turn in at 12 noon entry fee $10. Bring lots of peoples choice chili, lots of public, Dry camping available. Cooks party Friday night. Charity TBD. Contact: Bruce Pinnell, 210-372-0469 Bruce@bigbruce.com.

Oct 1, 2011-015 - Petaluma, CA CASI. Spice Up California Pod Cookoff. Held at the Petaluma Elk's Lodge 2105 South McDowell Blvd. EXT#A, Petaluma CA 94954. Entry fee $15.00 Make Checks payable to THHChili/SUCPod. There are 18 RV Wet Hook Up sites and 5 Dry Sites; $25.00. Sites are first come first serve no reservations Contact Alex Tanalski email thhchili@gmail.com 707-763 5267. Chili turn in is at 1PM.

Oct 1, 2011-016 - Congress, AZ CASI. Old Congress Days Cookoff. Held at 26750 South Santa Fe Road (behind the Senior Center). This CASI Sanctioned cookoff benefits local charities. Peoples choice chili at 11:00, Red Chili turn in at 1 PM. Entry fee $12. Make checks payable to YCS. Contact Jerry Lee 623-388-9748, email alchemistchili@gmail.com.

Oct 1, 2011-017 - High Point, NC CASI. Big Galute CCO and Cornhole Tourn. First time cookoff in NC for the new chili year! CASI and Freestyle categories, $20 for first entry, $10 more for 2nd. Turn in 12:00 noon. Site available for set up at 7:30 am, open to the public at 12:30. There will be a DJ with music and raffle, silent auction and 50/50 drawing to raise money for charity. Held at High Point Bowling Center/Sidelines Bar and Grill; 309 W. Fairfield, High Point, NC. For more info, see www.ncchili.com, or contact J.D. Peace at 336-340-5541 or email biggalutejd@yahoo.com.

Oct 1, 2011-018 - Lewisville, TX CASI. Faith on Fire Chili Cook Off. Held at 1002 Fox Avenue. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Starfish Homeless Outreach. Info John Grace 1002 Fox Ave, Lewisville TX 75067 214-801-2549. jgrace@fpc-nolimit.org

Oct 1, 2011-019 - Sweetwater, TX CASI. Sweetwater Roosters Biketoberfest. Held at Sweetwater Lake Park located behind the Sweetwater Lake Dam. Go 2 Miles east of town on I-20. Take exit 249 South (FM 1856). 3 1/2 miles south. Road splits. Stay left. Biker Games, cookoff, and more. Lonestar BBQ Society and CASI sanctioned. Entry fee chili $15.00. 1/2 Chicken no sauce, Pork Spare Ribs no sauce. Brisket no sauce All meats $65.00 or $25.00 each. Electric hookups $10.00 a day. Cooks meeting 9 A.M. Meat inspection. For more info call David Sager 325-721-2293 be or Robert Fortin 325-864-8231, rbrt410@swbell.net. Chili turn-in 11 AM.

Oct 1, 2011-020 - Robert Lee, TX CASI. Rabbit Twister Street Fair. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Chili Grind Only. Brisket turn in 3 PM. Contact John or Connie Hayes 325-650-4499, Toni 325-277- 9005.

Oct 2, 2011-001 - South Austin, TX CASI. 2nd Points for Sight Austin Lions Sight and Sot Pod presents Sunday 3nd Points for Sight at Giddy Ups. Chili only. Grind Only. Turn in l:00. See Saturday details on weekend. Hope you can come and spend the weekend with us and get your first points. Sue/John Caffey cell 512-760-8789/512-760-5274, 512- 446-2364. caffeycasa@msn.com.  Make checks payable to ALSCC.

Oct 2, 2011-002 - Hico, TX CASI. Day After Billy the Kid Cookoff. Same location. Benefit TBD. Entry Fee Chili $ 18. Turn-In 1 PM GRIND ONLY. Contact Randy Duke at 254-405-4333 or Angie Duke at 254-405-433, randu2@windstream.net or angdu2@yahoo.net.

Oct 2, 2011-003 - Ruidoso Downs, NM CASI. Ruidoso Chili Society Pod CCO This is a pod cookoff. Dry camping is available. Local lodging is available near the cook site. Only USDA approved meat can be used so bring your purchase receipt to show inspectors as proof. Cookoff held at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West. Entry fee $20. Turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Ruidoso Chili Society. Contact Rick Thomas (H) 575-336-8399 or (C) 520-419-0202. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 2, 2011-004 - Garland, TX CASI. Second, First Chance CCO ELKS 2011 Garland Elks Lodge #1984, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Come to our first, second chance 2011 CCO on Sunday. Beans $5 turn in noon, Chili grind only $20 turn in at 1PM. Plenty of RV camping with a small fee for hookups. Cast irons enameled pots for chili 1-3. 4th thru 10th place chili gets choice of recycled trophy's. $4 dollar burgers and fries. Benefits the Friends of CASI for the Garland Elks. Contact Dave Hewlett 214- 695-3806  davehewlett@msn.com.  Make checks payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984.

Oct 2, 2011-005 - Montgomery, TX CASI. Wolfies Funday Sunday Held at Wolfies Lake Conroe 14954 Hwy 105W. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. More details to follow. Benefits Bridgewood Farms Center for Intellectually Disabled. Contact Teena Miller and/or Sherrie Davis laskadc@aol.com,  sdavistexaspoi65@juno.com. See cookoffs previous two days.

Oct 2, 2011-006 - Hallsville, TX CASI. 9th Annual East Texas Chili Pod CCO Cancelled.

From Robert (Wappo) Schrade:
HELP AGAIN PLEASE for any of you that can.  I need some help after TICC with various jobs needed to be done at the ranch. I will get with John and put out a list of things that need to be done and if you could help me out, I will owe you all some cold refreshments.  Be assured when I see ya I will pay off. I am sorry I will be unable to be there, but by the time TICC happens I will be about 4 weeks post surgery and probably be going up the walls lol. Good luck to all of you and safe trip to and from. Also if you can help me out let either myself or John Goforth know.

These duties include, but are not limited to, removing all sponsor signage from the Mexene and Ancira pavilions, as well as the stage area.   Ensure proper storage of those items.  Removing neon's and sponsor signage posted around the grounds and return and properly stored; removal and proper storage of all festoons placed around the grounds; removing and storage of all warning, rules and regulatory signs; taking down the radio relay antenna and getting it back along with the radios to the proper person; policing the grounds to encourage spectators to remove restricted items as well as getting them to properly dispose of as much trash as possible; overseeing the trash pickup by those whom CASI has hired; contacting the trash disposal firm when a possible pickup on Monday can be done; payment to those hired by CASI when trash pickup is completed; making sure that the storage buildings are in an orderly state and all buildings are secure. In a nutshell, this is making sure the ranch is returned to the state it was prior to our event and requires someone remaining until early Monday afternoon, if not later. 

Thanks for all you do

NOTE:   Cliff and I are leaving on a plane this morning at 6:00 AM for Dayton, Ohio to attend his Nuclear Weapons Technician's Convention and Reunion.  Cliff is Vice President of this organization.  We will return on Sunday.  I can be reached on my Cell phone (325 650 1854) and I will have email available.  There will be odd times for me to read and respond.

It is hard to pack for this since we will need coats when we get to Ohio and today is was 104 here.  It was our 100th day this year of over 100.  We have had 37 days of temperatures over 105 this year, with August being the hottest.