Just want to pass on a little information.
I have had cooks call me from out of state and even a few in Texas wanting the H-E-B tube meat. I will be bringing some to Terlingua, but the demand is to much for me to accommodate everyone. So I am passing on some names and phone numbers to the H-E-B's in Ablilene and Odessa. If you are coming through these Cities, please give them a call NOW and they will make sure you get your meat.
The Odessa Store phone number is 432-362-4500, ask for Mark or Lupe in the Market. The Abilene Store phone number is 325-690-5000 and ask for the Market manager.
I will have the Midland store information by tomorro
w and the contact person.
PLEASE if you need meat for Terlingua and your coming through these areas call these folks up NOW and they will take care of you.
If your coming through most any other area, there is an H-E-B just about on every corner. If not let me know AS SOON AS YOU CAN and I will do my best to help you get meat.
Thank you
Have a safe trip and we'll see yall in Terlingua
From Blu Daniels:
Don't know if some of ya'll receive this weekly newsletter from our distinguished senator Cornyn or not, but how timely for this to come out.
Tales From Terlingua
By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
“When I come out here, I feel like the rest of the world is kind of on the other side of the mountains.”
--Butch Hancock, folk singer/songwriter and Terlingua resident
--Butch Hancock, folk singer/songwriter and Terlingua resident
On the western edge of one of Texas’ greatest natural treasures, Big Bend National Park, lies the true Texas ghost town of Terlingua. The eerie ruins of a once prolific mining town are sure to satisfy the interests of those looking for a haunting adventure during the Halloween and Dia de los Muertos season.
In 1903, Chicago industrialist Howard E. Perry established the Chisos Mining Company at Terlingua to capitalize on the rich cinnabar deposits, the ore processed to produce quicksilver, or mercury. The Chisos Mining Company soon became the most successful mine in the region and eventually one of the nation’s leading producers of quicksilver. Perry was notoriously secretive and many historical accounts suggest his less-than-ideal working conditions and sly business practices prompted his evasiveness. “For Perry, secrecy was an occupational necessity—a tenet by which one lived and survived—and in Terlingua, secrecy was synonymous with mystery and distrust,” wrote Texas historian Kenneth Baxter Ragsdale.
In 1906, after returning from a visit to the quicksilver mines of Almaden, Spain, Perry constructed a mansion overlooking Terlingua, inspired by the Moorish architecture he had seen in Spain. Though he rarely visited the mine town, Perry’s mansion, which he eventually expanded to include two stories and nine bedrooms, was said to serve as a constant reminder to Terlingua inhabitants that Perry—and Perry alone—held the keys to the city.
By 1913, the prosperity of the mine allowed for many modern comforts, such as a reliable water supply, mail delivery three times weekly, a school, telephone service, a company-owned hotel, and a general store that drew customers from as far as 100 miles away. Though details of Perry’s operation and life are obscure, reports indicate that by 1934, the Chisos Mining Company had earned more than $12 million in quicksilver production over three decades.
With the ending of World War I, the demand for mercury began a sharp decline. On October 1, 1942, the Chisos Mining Company filed for bankruptcy. The mine’s closure as well as an influenza outbreak caused the majority of Terlingua residents to flee the town, leaving behind their homes and businesses.
Today, the ruins of several adobe dwellings and mine shafts enhance Terlingua’s ghost-town appeal. The Terlingua Cemetery also harkens back to the early 1900s with many simple, weathered wooden crosses still standing at the gravesites of miners and their family members. Two of the original businesses remain in use today: the general store and movie theater. Sitting side by side, the Terlingua Trading Co., now a gift store, and the Starlight Theatre, now a live music venue and restaurant, are Terlingua’s main attractions. The front porch of the general store is somewhat of a historical marker, where tourists and locals alike gather to drink beer, watch the sunset over the Chisos Mountains and share legends and tall tales of the colorful mining town.
Though Terlingua maintains several hundred residents today and a steady beat of tourists throughout the year, the town truly comes to life every November, on the first Saturday of the month, when thousands of “chiliheads” travel to Terlingua for two famous annual chili cookoffs: the Chili Appreciation Society International and the International Frank X. Tolbert - Wick Fowler Championship Chili Cookoff.
Whatever the reason for your travels to Terlingua, this unique West Texas town is sure to live up to its unofficial motto: “expect the unexpected.”
From DANA PLOCHECK:
The November Trails should be available online sometime today. I want to thank everyone for all their pictures. I wish I could use them all but unfortunately there is not enough room. Please continue to send pictures. If I didn’t get yours in this month I will try and get them in the next issue.
Ladies, please take pictures of your Tequila Rose Toast! I have a special Ad for those photos so let’s see which cookoff can get their photo in the Trails next month.
I want to wish everyone safe travels on their way to Terlingua! Be careful and I’ll see you in two weeks!
From Happy Hinman:
Hey everyone, if you're looking for a place to practice for Terlingua this weekend, Oktoberfest at the American Legion on Lanark in San Antonio could be the answer. Besides the cookoff they will have a German dinner, sausage, potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, P cake and tea for $7 if you buy your ticket at registration. (Meal starts serving at 11 am). They will have breakfast tacos and Bloody Mary's for $1.50. There will be bingo, a silent auction and a Motown Band for your entertainment. It's a worthy cause, and close to San Antonio (save your gas money for Terlingua). Please come out and support them if you can. Here's hoping to see you there.
From Doc Kinnison:
First of all, I want to thank those that have stepped up and volunteered to man the gate. We still need about 14 more to man the gate. If you plan to help and just haven't let me know, I would appreciate your contacting me, and let me know what time you prefer to help out. Thanks again.
DOC
From Jim Ezell:
Our new gold sponsor KRU 82 Vodka will serve complimentary bloody marys and screw drivers on Saturday morning from 8-10.
This will be at the new administrative building adjoining the Old 320. Come by and get a little eye opener after you get your cooking gear set up.
Men, don't forget the TITS party Wednesday evening sponsored by Tarantula Tequila and Outlaw Cigar.
Ladies, Tequila Rose will be hosting your Wednesday evening party.
Both parties will feature give aways.
There will also be goody bag items from Woodbridge and Bruce Foods.
The table for the TICC winner will feature an abundance of wonderful items, trips, gift certificates, and the unique TICC winner flag.
Who will win the 45th Terlingua International Chili Championship???
SPONSOR LIST 2011
Legacy Sponsors
Bruce Foods The Mexene JudgingPavilion and the soon to be Original Louisiana
Ancira RV The Ancira Hospitality Pavilion
Gold Sponsors
Bruce Foods
Hill Country Software and Support
Tequila Rose by McCormick Distilling
KRU 82 Vodka from Western Spirits
L & F Distributors of Anheuser Busch Products
Glazers Permian Distributors of Lone Star and Coors Light
Silver Sponsors
Mild Bill’s Spices
H E B
Tyson Foods
Forever Resorts
Friends of CASI Sponsors
Renfro Foods
Xochitl Products
Central Payment Corp
Cable Electronics/CeLabs
Lajitas Spa and Golf Resort
Easter Egg/Chisos Mining Co
Guitar Reranch/Bill Lester
Greg Muhlbauer
David Manske
Kyle Adams
West Pecan Farm/Harvey and Carol West
Far Flung Outdoor Center
Sotol Pod, Terlingua
DAM Pod, Dallas
Krazy Flats Saloon
Outlaw Cigar Co, Kansas City
Richard Erwin
Falls Distributing, Wichita
Roger Foltz
Ted Hume
Larry and Judy Russell, Shreveport , LA
Wendell and Carole Rankin
Ted and Sunny Fichtl
High Sierra Bar and El Dorado Hotel, Terlingua
Goshawk Environmental Services, Zane Homesley
Ed and Mayo Blair
Darin and Tonya Jester
Jerry Hunt and Reggie Graves
Joey Sutphen
Texoma Ice, Jon Reese
Twisted Tea Brewing Co
Johnny Thompson and Regina
Thunderbird Machinery, Dave Boone
Thunderbird Tool and Rental, Tim Collier
From Donna Conrad:
Reminder:
Dianne and I will be ALL OVER the Ranch selling 50/50 TICKETS. We will start on Wed. 1/2/11. The cost is $1.00 per Ticket or 6 Tickets for $5.00.
Dianne and I will be ALL OVER the Ranch selling 50/50 TICKETS. We will start on Wed. 1/2/11. The cost is $1.00 per Ticket or 6 Tickets for $5.00.
Look for us wave us down and buy 1 or 6.
Have a safe trip and we'll see yall in Terlingua
It is WEDNESDAY and here is where you can cook this weekend!!!
Oct 22, 2011-001 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. RocktoberFeast Harry E. Kelley Park on the Arkansas River just off Garrison Ave bridge.More info to follow. Also may contact Mike Kirby at MKirby2@baldor.com . Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Be the Match.
Oct 22, 2011-002 - Tyler, TX CASI. Semi-Annual Tyler Elks CCO. Held at 13618 S.H. 31 W. About 3 miles from Loop 323 going West, across from Old Goodyear plant. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Chili grind only. Beans entry $5 turn in Noon. Public $2. Trophies for chili, showmanship, peoples choice. Raffle drawings. Beans split pot. Contact Roy Scott 903- 316-9665 cell, 903-852-5918 home. bbhorb@aol.com. Lodge 903-592-6508.
Oct 22, 2011-003 - Fort Collins, CO CASI. 21th Annual Sundance Family Festival and Chili Cookoff. Held at the Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins Colorado. Featuring Live Music, Beer Tasting from local micro breweries, mechanical bull rides, carrige rides, silent auction, western arts and crafts. CASI Red and Open Chili competitions along with Salsa people's choice. Set up is at 9 am, cooks meeting at 10 am and turn in for judging at 1 pm. Entry fee is $15. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod and send to c/o John Montgomery, 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80202.
Oct 22, 2011-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival Day 1 of Fall Festival CCO, Benefits: KLST Christmas Tree Location: Water Valley Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/night. Jackpot beans with turn in at 12 noon and the entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn in is at 2 PM. The entry fee is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be a Friday night Pot Luck and Saturday night there will be hot dogs and chips furnished. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. Info Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753, garjans@suddenlink.net.
Oct 22, 2011-005 - Smithville, TX CASI. Smithville Music Festival and Chili Cookoff. Held at 107 Hwy 71E out skirts of Smithville. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Live music. One free admission to festival for each head cook. 1-5 place trophies chili and showmanship. Covered Pavilion. Available camping located on Colorado River. Contact Wanda Schopp 512-480- 9074, 512-360-3585. wschopp@tlie.org.
Oct 22, 2011-006 - El Paso, TX CASI. Amigo Air Show CCO Cancelled.
Oct 22, 2011-007 - Kaufman, TX CASI. 17th Annual American Legion Post 165 Cookoff. Held at 100 S Shanaon St. Benefit's Veterans. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans will be judged at Noon, entry fee $10. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Wayne Thomas 972-932-6083 214-669-4861 wrt7175@embarqmail.com. Make checks payable to the American Legion Post 165.
Oct 22, 2011-008 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Oktoberfest Chili Cookoff. Come join the fun at Oktoberfest at the American Legion Post 592, located at 106 Lanark near the intersection of the Austin Hwy. Entry fee is $20 per cook. Turn in time is 2 PM. Unfortunately, there is no shade cover. The cook-off is being held in the parking lot, so please bring your canopy. We will be selling German food plates for $8.00. All proceeds benefit the American Legion Auxiliary. Contact Carol Cornelison at 210-287-1413 or ccornelison53@hotmail.com for more information. You may also contact the American Legion Post 592 at 210-590-1863. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Oct 22, 2011-009 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge CCO. Hwy 67 and FM 1434. Lodge phone 817- 645-9079. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM, CASI and Elks Division. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Elks charities. Jackpot Beans $5 turn- in Noon. RV hookups free for chili cooks, first come first served, electric and water only, dump station on site. Non-cooks fee is $10 per night. Live band Saturday night. Pot luck Friday night furnished by Lodge members. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning 7 to 9 AM. Lunch on Saturday. Contact Jerry Brown 817-645-6117, cell 817-648- 2195 bamry@sbcglobal.net.
Oct 22, 2011-010 - Plano, TX CASI. Fall Festival Cookoff. Held in downtown Plano, 1000 block of E 15th St. Benefits the Childrens Advocacy Center of Collin Co. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to HDPA Contact Joyce Shepherd 469-467- 4842, 214-684-8947 email Joyce@bakerejoice.com.
Oct 22, 2011-011 - Cassville, MO CASI. Cassville Fall Festival Chili CCO. Held in Town Square. Benefits Chamber Charties. Turn-in time 12.00 PM High Noon. Entry Fee CASI $20. Make checks payable Cassville Chamber of Commerce Contact Address, Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave, Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net Meat, cubed or chili grind.
Oct 22, 2011-012 - Bryan, TX CASI. Annual American Legion Support The Troops. Entry fee $20, Jack Pot Beans entry $10, Hot Wings entry fee $10. Contact Garrett Martin 1-979-220-9976, email gmartin70@suddenlink.net.
Oct 23, 2011-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival, Day 2 of Fall Festival CCO. Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod Charities Location: Water Valley Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/night. Chili turn in is at 12 noon Entry fee is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be a Potluck on Friday night and Saturday night there will be Hot Dogs and chips furnished. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 rjans@suddenlink.net. 325-947-8753.
Oct 23, 2011-002 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Sunday Cleburne Elks Lodge CO. Hwy 67 and FM 1434. Lodge phone 817- 645-9079. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Elks charities. RV hookups free for chili cooks, non-cooks pay $10 per night first come first served, electric and water only, dump station on site. Live band Saturday night. Pot luck Friday night furnished by Lodge members. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch on Saturday. Contact Jerry Brown 817-645-6117, 817-648-2195 bamry@sbcglobal.net.
