From Nancy Hewlett:
October 17, 3009
CJ Merchant Benefit Cookoff
West Tawakoni,Texas
17 cooks
1st David Hewlett
2nd Larry Wampler
3rd Nancy Hewlett
4th Pat Langley
5th Spud Griffin
6th Rex Jones
7th Ray Medlin
8th Shonnery Crook (1st point ever)
9th Shaun Raney
10th Morris Moss
1st Show Crooks Chile Chili, Shonnery Crook
2nd CJ’s Closet (Firehouse Chili), Cheryl Wells
3rd Road Warrior Road Kill, Larry Wampler
October 18, 2009
Thousand Trails Tawakoni Pod Cookoff
West Tawakoni, Texas
15 cooks
1st Bill Lester
2nd Spud Griffin
3rd Pat Langley
4th David Hewlett
5th Greg Wells (new cook)
6th Glenda Vrba
7th Nancy Hewlett
8th Morris Moss
9th Ray Medlin
10th Larry Wampler
1st Show Tasmanian Devil, David Hewlett
2nd Firehouse Chili, Cheryl Wells
3rd Road Warrior Road Kill, Larry Wampler
From Kelly Brignon:
1st Annual Frankston Square Fair CCO
October 17, 2009
15 Chilis:
1st – Vicki Sanders
2nd – Danny Strunc
3rd – Kelly Brignon
4th – Tim Wasik
5th – Gil Hewlett
6th – Larry Haskovec
7th – Debbie Wasik
8th – Lou Hewlett
9th – Ron Baker
10th – Bear Reynolds
Show:
1st – Mad Hatters
2nd – Deb’s Detoured Route 66 Chili Fix
3rd – Bear’s Chili
Cleburne Elks Lodge Sunday CCO
October 18, 2009
25 Chilis
1st – Delores Sanders
2nd – Dale Reinecker
3rd – Kelly Killingbeck
4th – Kay Lefler
5th – Budda Manske
6th – Drucilla Stewart
7th – Ken Short
8th – Kelly Brignon
9th – Susie Herrin
10th – Frances Sullivan
Show:
1st – Bull Rush
2nd – Stinkfoot
3rd – Dusty’s Hillbilly Chili
Thanks to everyone who pitched in and helped at both cook offs. It is greatly appreciated!!
A message from DeRose M Janecka.
The Czhilispiel Cookoff on October 24th in Flatonia is erroneously listed as Chili Grind Only, it is to be OPEN meat event.
A Note from Jim Ezell:
The list of items I have put together for the TICC winner continues to grow. Good luck all you cooks.
Currently we have: (In addition to a relatively insignificant cast trophy from CASI that weighs 20 something pounds)
100.00 Lajitas Gift Cert
50.00 Texas Wings Hooters Cert
ATV Trip for two from Far Flung Outdoor Ctr and Scott Johnson
Custom made CASI TICC Champion Flag from Flags by Bob
Gift basket from Mild Bills Spices
Gift basket from Glazers Spirits and Wines
Gift basket from Renfro's Foods
Gift basket from Bruce Foods
Items from Tequila Rose
Items from Woodbridge
Items from Glazers/Permian Dist
Items from L & F Dist
We are not finished yet. If your company has something it would like to shower on this year's one of a kind, totally unique 2009 TICC champion, give me a call. We will certainly recognize you.
From Dana Plocheck:
To all of you coming out to TICC this year we’re still looking for volunteers to help in the Main Beer Concession. I know some of you volunteered last year and we would love to have you help out again this year. The rest of you, come join us this year. It’s a great way to see everyone and meet new friends. Just a couple hours of your time is all we need. To volunteer all you have to do is reply to this email. Just let me know the time you are available and your shirt size. Here’s the schedule:
TUESDAY
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. Til -----
WEDNESDAY
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. Til -----
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. to Midnight
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. to Midnight
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. to Midnight
Thanks in advance for your help!
It is Wednesday and time for me to Post the CCOs for this weekend. There are not too many of them this week, so most of us will have a little travel involved if we are cooking chili.
Oct 24, 2009-001 - Grapevine, TX CASI. Stop-Drop-n-Roll 5th Annual Chili Cook Off. Will be held at the Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Drive. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to WPIFF. Contact Robin Williams 817-870-8006 robin.williams@ williams-pyro.com. We will host a cook's party on 10/23 from 7:00 til 11:00 with food catered by Fuddruckers and live music. We are set for a day of fun with good music, a silent auction, cold beer from Budweiser and the best margaritas in Texas from our friends at the Dallas Margarita Society. Join us for a good time and a great cause. The WPI Firefighters Fund donates all proceeds to injured firefighters, families of fallen firefighters and volunteer fire departments for much needed equipment. WPIFF provided $93,100.00 in 2008 to our firefighters - help us continue the tradition of supporting our nations bravest. Go to www.wpiff.org for more details. Thanks for all your support in the past and we hope to see you in Grapevine.
Oct 24, 2009-002 - Flatonia, TX CASI. Czhilispiel 37 Czhili Cookoff. Main Street Flatonia Texas between Houston & San Antonio off of Interstate 10. Benefits Flatonia Fire Dept., Flatonia Food Bank, Flatonia EMS, Various Flatonia Independent School Organizations & Flatonia High School Scholarships. Entry Fee $20.00 per entry. Make Advanced Checks Payable To Czhilispiel Czhili Cookoff. Turn-In Time 2:00 pm. Showmanship judging 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Hometown Czhili Cookoff, Margarita Contest, BBQ & Beans Cookoff, Bart Crow Band, Corey Morrow, Broke 60 Band, Texas Unlimited Band, Parade, Carnival, Arts & Crafts , & much more. Czhilispiel 37 is Oct 23rd, 24th, & 25th. Contact Flatonia Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 610, Flatonia Texas 78941 flatoniacoc@sbcglobal.net, web www.CzhilispielFestival.com 361-865-3920, Fax 361-865-2451 Preregistration Deadline $20.00 by Oct 13th & $25.00 after Oct 13th. MEAT IS OPEN.
Oct 24, 2009-003 - Millington, TN CASI. Annual St Jude Cookoff. Held at Jameson Park, Hwy 51 North and Cuba Millington Rd. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to St Jude Childrens Hospital. Contact Mike Tarpley 901-872-2486, 901-277-6116
Oct 24, 2009-004 - Cassville, MO CASI. Cassville Fall Festival Chili CCO. Held in Cassville Square. For local charities. Turn-in time 12.00 PM, High noon. Entry Fee CASI $20.00. Make checks paid to Cassville Chamber of Commerce. Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar, MO. 64759. 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Oct 24, 2009-005 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Third Annual Elks Cookoff. Held at the Elks Lodge in Sierra Vista AZ, 1 Elks Lane. Turn in at 1:00. Entry fee $15, benefits Elks Building Fund. CASI rules apply. Cooks dinner Fri nite provided by the Lodge. Free RV hookups for cooks. Contact High Desert Pod, Ben Berry 520-378- 3692 for more details. Great way to start the new chili year.
Oct 24, 2009-006 - Tyler, TX CASI. Tyler Elk's Lodge #215 10th Annual CCO. Held at 13618 State Hwy 31 West, across from Goodyear Plant. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Scholarships, Veterans, other Elks charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks dinner Friday at 6 PM. Bring enought chili for public. Awards for chili, showmanship and peoples choice. Bean cook winner splits the pot. Bean turn-in Noon, entry fee $5. No hookups. Contact Betty Horbett 11575 FM 2016 tyler TX 75706. 903-595-2575, BBHORB@aol. com.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Here is the information about the Stop, Drop and Roll
CCO for this weekend.
From Bill Pierson:
All of 2009's pigeons are in the coop. We sanctioned 542 cookoffs this year which is the fewest since 2003 (532) and 23 below average.
The good news is that final cookoff produced qualifier #468 which is one fewer that the record (469) set in 2003.
The 541 cookoffs reported in the Trails raised $1,373,300. The 542nd cookoff added $500 to that total, so $1,374,000 is a good number.
From Candi Knight-Arevalo:
The CASI CCO scheduled for Nov 14 at Daytona CCO is Cancelled. I'm in the process of talks to move it to mid Feb. 2010.
I am also emailing all FL cooks to inform them that the event is still open to "open" cooks, but will not be a CASI sanctioned event.
From Ron Barnes:
Cleburne Elks Lodge Saturday Cookoff
Chili (32 judged)
1. Ginny Williams - Irving
2. Delores Sanders - Arlington
3. Frances Sullivan - Ennis
4. Babs Johnson - Irving
5. Charles Breeden - Alvarado
6. David "Budda" Manske - Arlington
7. Johnnie Sullivan - Ennis
8. Dee Palmer - Arlington
9. Mike Burke - Ft. Worth
10. David Lefler - Bardwell
Show (6 teams)
1. Cow Killer Chili - Kay Lefler - Bardwell
2. Bull Rush - Ginny Williams - Irving
3. The Wild Bunch - Ramiro Garza - Ft. Worth
Beans (9 judged)
1. Tina Barnes - Euless
2. Frances Sullivan - Ennis
3. Johnnie Sullivan - Ennis
Elks Division (10 judged)
1. David "Budda" Manske - Arlington Elks
2. Dee Palmer - Irving Elks
3. Bruce Stewart - Irving Elks
From Sue Schools, Sugar Shack Chili
After a few years acquiring chili friends across the country, I've decided to settle down and start the new chili year to qualify for CASI 2010 .. I've won Texas Open and placed CASI in 7th place and it was wonderful. So I loaded up and headed to a local Terrell cookoff and took a short cut which ended in a dirt road which had a low spot and I was stuck in mud. I called the cookoff at PeeWees in Terrell and PeeWee said he would come get me. He had to come in behind my van and by the time I was rescued he was covered in mud and his leather seats were nasty. I followed him and was able at least to judge the chili.
My point is ... I've driven to Terlingua for 15 years as a woman alone and I was always hopeful that if I broke down or got in trouble on a lonely road, a chili cook would come along to help ... so whoever you are, there's a long road ahead to Terlingua so look out for your friends and neighbors, thanks PeeWee.
From Donna Conrad:
ATTN All You Chili Cooks,
This is the last week to order H-E-B Tube Meat for TICC. Last day to order will be Monday Oct. 26th. I will bring it to you at TICC. Please call me @ 254-855-4733 or email me @ dangergail@aol.com.
Have a safe trip
From Stephanie Parsons:
Ladies
Please find attached, information on the Tequila Rose recipe contest. If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself or Carol Knight (knight_cj@hotmail.com)
I look forward to seeing you all next month in Terlingua. Thank you for supporting Tequila Rose; myself and McCormick appreciates your love and devotion to the brand.
From Pam Clark:
Just an update on the Apple Valley cookoff Saturday Oct 10. Sadly, we had only six cooks and so it turned into an 'open.' It's a shame, really, because the event was very well organized, and the museum staff and volunteers were all enthusiastic and helpful. Also, the trophies were fabulous -- beautiful, handmade pottery items However, everyone seemed to have a great time and they have already decided to try again, so I'll keep working with them.
From Donna Conrad:
ATTENTION ALL CHILI COOKS, We have a few more spots to fill at the Gate for TICC.
Wed. Nov. 4th-- 7:00 PM To 12 Midnight
Thursday Nov. 5th ---- 9:00 AM To 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM To 12 Midnight
Friday Nov. 6th --- 1:00 PM To 5:00 PM & 10:00 PM To 12 Midnight
Thank you all and we'll see you at TICC. Have a safe trip
Monday, October 19, 2009
From Blu Daniels:
From left: Larry Russell, 2nd; Gil Hewlett, 1st Show; Lin Lindsey, 6th; David Lake, 1st; John Daniels, 4th; Judy Russell, 8th, Chris Griffen, 10th; Lydia Alexander, 9th; Jacob McCullough, 3rd; Glenn Horne, 5thand Jerry Hunt, 7th.
With over 2000 in attendance and the parade coming right down beside our booths, we helped raise $1500 for Keep Chandler Beautiful. Over 50 craft and food vendors had everything from concrete stepping stones to homemade fudge to hot tubs. Thanks to all who helped with the table and the tallying and congrats to the ones who got their first points of the year. Blu
From Dorathy Williams:
The following CCOs for November are on advertising Probation.
11/28/2009-003 Operation Santa Clause, Wichita Falls
11/21/2009-010 Rattlesnake Inn CCO Florence TX
11/07-2009-002 Maritime Republic of Eastport, Eastport MD
11/14/2009-011 Octane Alley CCO Huntington Beach CA
11/27/2009-001 Day After Thanksgiving,Victoria TX
11/28/2009-002 28th Annual VASA Pod CCO Victoria TX
11/29/2009-001 Morning After Chili CCO Victoria TX
From Larry Wampler:
Here are the winners of the CCO @ the America Legion Post #517 in West Tawakoni, TX last wked 10-10th & 11th. We raised a total of $5,374.00 for the Sat. cook-off and $400.00 for the Sunday cook-off.
Sat 10-10th--19 CASI cooks for (Hunt Co Kids)
CASI
1 Nancy Hewlet
2 Bill Lester
3 Jack Schuultz
4 Morris Moss
5 Steve Heaser
6 Paul Seastrunk
7 Jonathan(Spud) Griffin
8 Dave Hewlett
9 Glenda Vrba
10 Ray Medlin
Show
1 Shanery Crook--Crooks Chili Chili
2 Dave Hewlett--Tazman Devil
3 Pryor Gowin---Jail House
Beans
1--Nancy Hewlett
2--Dave Hewlett
3--Ray Medlin--also 50/50 winner
Sunday--10-11th---27 cooks for Ladies Aux Unit 517
CASI
1 Bill Lester
2 David Hewlett
3 Glen Horne---Shreveport, LA
4 Pat Lanaley
5 Miker Rider
6 Harvey West--Telephone, TX
7 Nancy Hewlett
8 Lydia Alexander
9 Paul Seastrunk
10 Judy Russell--Shreveport, LAanery
Show
1 David Hewlett
2 Larry Wampler
3 Shanery Crook
From Bucky Seelig:
The November Terlingua Trails is posted on the CASI Chili Web Site.
From Lee Kroenke:
Jerry Dowdy (Dumb Blond Chili) came to Kansas from Missouri and took top honors for the second time on October 17th at the Lenexa, Kansas Midwest Regional Open Chili Challenge.
The unofficial results are;
1. Jerry Dowdy
2. James Mackormick
3. Jeff Stahney
4. Brad Delay
5. Roylene Johnson
6. Patti Watkins
7. Kim Mitchell
8. Jason Brinkman
9. Fred Widner
10. Virgil Johnson
Kiss Your Sister - Peg Velasquez
From Dianne Stimson:
We had a GREAT TURN OUT even though we had to move our cook of from the Crawford Saddle Club with such short notice.....but everyone who came out enjoyed the The Hog Creek Ice House and said they were looking forward to the 3 day cook off we are having there in December! The folks @ the Ice House went out of their way to help us so if your ever just going by and want a bite to eat stop in they have great food! And tell them your a CASI chili cook..we had pleasant weather...a little chilly in the morning......but NO RAIN a little wind but seen worse..I want to Thank JJ & Diane McMillan for being my announcer and for pulling the tickets and all kinds of other stuff both days! John Caffey for being my head judge , Billy Doss,Steve Ashman,John Caffey,Kyle & Traci Bond, Jason Kaehler for being talley crew both days, Neal Doss Debbie Ashman & Steve Ashman for being my monitors......and Jennifer Collier who ran tables and anything else you asked all weekend.... along with Will from HEB on Sunday and of course want to thank Donna Conrad who got this all started now on to what you all really want to know...............
The 1st Annual Darren Williams Memorial Chili Cook Off
Saturday 10-18-2009
24 chilis judged
CHILI
1st Dianne Stimson - Crawford, TX
2nd Sue Caffey - Rockdale ,TX
3rd Billy Doss - Georgetown, TX
4th Mike Zaccaro - Pflugerville, TX
5th Neal Doss - Georgetown, TX
6th Barbara Schueler - Leander - TX
7th James Bauer - Leander ,TX
8th Steve Ashman - Bastrop,TX
9th Donna Conrad - Crawford ,TX
10th Traci Bond - Kerrville, TX
SHOW
1st Tall Girl Frog - Sue Caffey Rockdale, TX
2nd Winks Surprise - Dianne Stimson Crawford,TX
3rd Aunt Donnas- Donna Conrad Crawford, TX
2nd Annual Crawford Saddle Club & Rodeo Area Chili Cook Off
Sunday 10-19-2009
21 Chilis Judged
1st Sue Caffey - Rockdale, TX QUALIFIED !
2nd John Caffey - Rockdale, TX
3rd Jason Kaehler - Temple,TX
4th James Bauer - Leander, TX
5th Debbie Ashman - Bastrop,TX
6th Steve Ashman - Bastrop ,TX
7th Lisa Rider - Richardson, TX
8th Traci Bond- Kerrville,TX
9th Neal Doss - Georgetown,TX
10 Donna Conrad - Crawford, TX
SHOW
1st Tall Girl Frog- Sue Caffey QUALIFIED!Rockdale.TX
2nd Winks Surprise - Dianne Stimson Crawford,TX
3rd - unclaimed
From Bill Pierson:
TICC REGISTRATION—Good seats are still available to help with Registration at TICC. I could use a couple people on the Thurs AM shift, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and a few on the Thurs PM shift, 12:30 to 3:00 pm. I also need some people to help on the Friday shift, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
It's a great way to meet people and see their joy at receiving their TICC judging cup. If you can help, please let me know what shift you would like at 630.879.7934 or CASITally1@comcast.net.
From Dianne Stimson:
OKAY ALL TICC BOUND ! We will be leaving for TICC in 11 days. Right now I need workers to cover shifts Wednesday Nov. 4. in the morning,9 am till Noon and the afternoon, Noon until 2p evening & night from 6-midnight, and various shifts from midnight to 9 am. On Thursday I need workers from 9am-Noon, Noon-3p 3-6p 7-midnight midnight -9a. Friday Nov.6th I need help from Noon-6p9p-midnight. Midnight-9am, Saturday I need Help from 9am-9p It isn't hard to do you will have fun and will learn a lot of interesting information and stories from the local people who are also working the gates with you so come on...... try some different!!!!!!!!!!!! email me @ Winksintexas@aol.com or call (254)468-9202 and leave a message....Please give it a try.........you wont know what your missing till you do it! Thank You in advance!
From Joshua Seebolt:
The Green Country Chili Pod would like to congratulate the winners of this weekends competitions. Janet Keirsey won the Peace, Love and Chili Festival contest in Wagoner, Oklahoma and Kenny Seabolt won the Tulsa State Fair contest. Here are the results from both days:
10/10/09 Wagoner, Ok.
CHILI WINNERS
1) Janet Keirsey - Tulsa, Ok.
2) Guy Smith – Ft. Smith, Ar.
3) John Moss – Glenpool, Ok.
4) Kenny Seabolt – Bixby, Ok.
5) David Brown – Catoosa, Ok.
6) Everett Crawford – Broken Arrow, Ok
7) Lorinda Crawford – Broken Arrow, Ok
8) Jami Gregory – Broken Arrow, Ok
9) Catherine Seabolt - Bixby, Ok
10) Bill Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar.
SHOW WINNERS
1) Wagoner Parrot Heads – Frank Chuchetti – Wagoner, Ok
2) Fairway Chili – Joshua Seabolt - Collinsville, Ok
3) Retro Radio Shack – Seidena Graver – Wagoner,
Ok.
10/11/09 Tulsa, Ok.
CHILI WINNERS
1) Kenny Seabolt – Bixby, Ok
2) John Moss – Glenpool, Ok
3) Michelle Brownlee – Sand Springs, Ok
4) Jami Gregory – Broken Arrow, Ok
5) Patti Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
6) Joshua Seabolt – Collinsville, Ok
7) Jeff Ogle – Tulsa, Ok
8) Aaron Gregory – Broken Arrow, Ok
9) Catherine Seabolt – Bixby, Ok
10) Bill Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
SHOW WINNERS
1) 3 Frogs Chili – Patti Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
2) Fairway Chili – Joshua Seabolt – Collinsville, Ok
3) Man Whore Chili – Bill Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
From Bill Pierson:
Nine hundred eighty one (467 cooks, 184 show, 330 Old 320) invitations to TICC have been printed and enveloped and mailed.
From left: Larry Russell, 2nd; Gil Hewlett, 1st Show; Lin Lindsey, 6th; David Lake, 1st; John Daniels, 4th; Judy Russell, 8th, Chris Griffen, 10th; Lydia Alexander, 9th; Jacob McCullough, 3rd; Glenn Horne, 5thand Jerry Hunt, 7th.
With over 2000 in attendance and the parade coming right down beside our booths, we helped raise $1500 for Keep Chandler Beautiful. Over 50 craft and food vendors had everything from concrete stepping stones to homemade fudge to hot tubs. Thanks to all who helped with the table and the tallying and congrats to the ones who got their first points of the year. Blu
From Dorathy Williams:
The following CCOs for November are on advertising Probation.
11/28/2009-003 Operation Santa Clause, Wichita Falls
11/21/2009-010 Rattlesnake Inn CCO Florence TX
11/07-2009-002 Maritime Republic of Eastport, Eastport MD
11/14/2009-011 Octane Alley CCO Huntington Beach CA
11/27/2009-001 Day After Thanksgiving,Victoria TX
11/28/2009-002 28th Annual VASA Pod CCO Victoria TX
11/29/2009-001 Morning After Chili CCO Victoria TX
From Larry Wampler:
Here are the winners of the CCO @ the America Legion Post #517 in West Tawakoni, TX last wked 10-10th & 11th. We raised a total of $5,374.00 for the Sat. cook-off and $400.00 for the Sunday cook-off.
Sat 10-10th--19 CASI cooks for (Hunt Co Kids)
CASI
1 Nancy Hewlet
2 Bill Lester
3 Jack Schuultz
4 Morris Moss
5 Steve Heaser
6 Paul Seastrunk
7 Jonathan(Spud) Griffin
8 Dave Hewlett
9 Glenda Vrba
10 Ray Medlin
Show
1 Shanery Crook--Crooks Chili Chili
2 Dave Hewlett--Tazman Devil
3 Pryor Gowin---Jail House
Beans
1--Nancy Hewlett
2--Dave Hewlett
3--Ray Medlin--also 50/50 winner
Sunday--10-11th---27 cooks for Ladies Aux Unit 517
CASI
1 Bill Lester
2 David Hewlett
3 Glen Horne---Shreveport, LA
4 Pat Lanaley
5 Miker Rider
6 Harvey West--Telephone, TX
7 Nancy Hewlett
8 Lydia Alexander
9 Paul Seastrunk
10 Judy Russell--Shreveport, LAanery
Show
1 David Hewlett
2 Larry Wampler
3 Shanery Crook
From Bucky Seelig:
The November Terlingua Trails is posted on the CASI Chili Web Site.
From Lee Kroenke:
Jerry Dowdy (Dumb Blond Chili) came to Kansas from Missouri and took top honors for the second time on October 17th at the Lenexa, Kansas Midwest Regional Open Chili Challenge.
The unofficial results are;
1. Jerry Dowdy
2. James Mackormick
3. Jeff Stahney
4. Brad Delay
5. Roylene Johnson
6. Patti Watkins
7. Kim Mitchell
8. Jason Brinkman
9. Fred Widner
10. Virgil Johnson
Kiss Your Sister - Peg Velasquez
We had a GREAT TURN OUT even though we had to move our cook of from the Crawford Saddle Club with such short notice.....but everyone who came out enjoyed the The Hog Creek Ice House and said they were looking forward to the 3 day cook off we are having there in December! The folks @ the Ice House went out of their way to help us so if your ever just going by and want a bite to eat stop in they have great food! And tell them your a CASI chili cook..we had pleasant weather...a little chilly in the morning......but NO RAIN a little wind but seen worse..I want to Thank JJ & Diane McMillan for being my announcer and for pulling the tickets and all kinds of other stuff both days! John Caffey for being my head judge , Billy Doss,Steve Ashman,John Caffey,Kyle & Traci Bond, Jason Kaehler for being talley crew both days, Neal Doss Debbie Ashman & Steve Ashman for being my monitors......and Jennifer Collier who ran tables and anything else you asked all weekend.... along with Will from HEB on Sunday and of course want to thank Donna Conrad who got this all started now on to what you all really want to know...............
The 1st Annual Darren Williams Memorial Chili Cook Off
Saturday 10-18-2009
24 chilis judged
CHILI
1st Dianne Stimson - Crawford, TX
2nd Sue Caffey - Rockdale ,TX
3rd Billy Doss - Georgetown, TX
4th Mike Zaccaro - Pflugerville, TX
5th Neal Doss - Georgetown, TX
6th Barbara Schueler - Leander - TX
7th James Bauer - Leander ,TX
8th Steve Ashman - Bastrop,TX
9th Donna Conrad - Crawford ,TX
10th Traci Bond - Kerrville, TX
SHOW
1st Tall Girl Frog - Sue Caffey Rockdale, TX
2nd Winks Surprise - Dianne Stimson Crawford,TX
3rd Aunt Donnas- Donna Conrad Crawford, TX
2nd Annual Crawford Saddle Club & Rodeo Area Chili Cook Off
Sunday 10-19-2009
21 Chilis Judged
1st Sue Caffey - Rockdale, TX QUALIFIED !
2nd John Caffey - Rockdale, TX
3rd Jason Kaehler - Temple,TX
4th James Bauer - Leander, TX
5th Debbie Ashman - Bastrop,TX
6th Steve Ashman - Bastrop ,TX
7th Lisa Rider - Richardson, TX
8th Traci Bond- Kerrville,TX
9th Neal Doss - Georgetown,TX
10 Donna Conrad - Crawford, TX
SHOW
1st Tall Girl Frog- Sue Caffey QUALIFIED!Rockdale.TX
2nd Winks Surprise - Dianne Stimson Crawford,TX
3rd - unclaimed
From Bill Pierson:
TICC REGISTRATION—Good seats are still available to help with Registration at TICC. I could use a couple people on the Thurs AM shift, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and a few on the Thurs PM shift, 12:30 to 3:00 pm. I also need some people to help on the Friday shift, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
It's a great way to meet people and see their joy at receiving their TICC judging cup. If you can help, please let me know what shift you would like at 630.879.7934 or CASITally1@comcast.net.
From Dianne Stimson:
OKAY ALL TICC BOUND ! We will be leaving for TICC in 11 days. Right now I need workers to cover shifts Wednesday Nov. 4. in the morning,9 am till Noon and the afternoon, Noon until 2p evening & night from 6-midnight, and various shifts from midnight to 9 am. On Thursday I need workers from 9am-Noon, Noon-3p 3-6p 7-midnight midnight -9a. Friday Nov.6th I need help from Noon-6p9p-midnight. Midnight-9am, Saturday I need Help from 9am-9p It isn't hard to do you will have fun and will learn a lot of interesting information and stories from the local people who are also working the gates with you so come on...... try some different!!!!!!!!!!!! email me @ Winksintexas@aol.com or call (254)468-9202 and leave a message....Please give it a try.........you wont know what your missing till you do it! Thank You in advance!
From Joshua Seebolt:
The Green Country Chili Pod would like to congratulate the winners of this weekends competitions. Janet Keirsey won the Peace, Love and Chili Festival contest in Wagoner, Oklahoma and Kenny Seabolt won the Tulsa State Fair contest. Here are the results from both days:
10/10/09 Wagoner, Ok.
CHILI WINNERS
1) Janet Keirsey - Tulsa, Ok.
2) Guy Smith – Ft. Smith, Ar.
3) John Moss – Glenpool, Ok.
4) Kenny Seabolt – Bixby, Ok.
5) David Brown – Catoosa, Ok.
6) Everett Crawford – Broken Arrow, Ok
7) Lorinda Crawford – Broken Arrow, Ok
8) Jami Gregory – Broken Arrow, Ok
9) Catherine Seabolt - Bixby, Ok
10) Bill Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar.
SHOW WINNERS
1) Wagoner Parrot Heads – Frank Chuchetti – Wagoner, Ok
2) Fairway Chili – Joshua Seabolt - Collinsville, Ok
3) Retro Radio Shack – Seidena Graver – Wagoner,
Ok.
10/11/09 Tulsa, Ok.
CHILI WINNERS
1) Kenny Seabolt – Bixby, Ok
2) John Moss – Glenpool, Ok
3) Michelle Brownlee – Sand Springs, Ok
4) Jami Gregory – Broken Arrow, Ok
5) Patti Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
6) Joshua Seabolt – Collinsville, Ok
7) Jeff Ogle – Tulsa, Ok
8) Aaron Gregory – Broken Arrow, Ok
9) Catherine Seabolt – Bixby, Ok
10) Bill Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
SHOW WINNERS
1) 3 Frogs Chili – Patti Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
2) Fairway Chili – Joshua Seabolt – Collinsville, Ok
3) Man Whore Chili – Bill Watkins – Ft. Smith, Ar
From Bill Pierson:
Nine hundred eighty one (467 cooks, 184 show, 330 Old 320) invitations to TICC have been printed and enveloped and mailed.
Monday, October 12, 2009
From Donna Conrad:
Hope your making plans to be in Crawford TX. this coming week end Sat.17th for our 10th Annauk BBQ Cook Off & our 1st Annual Darren Williams CASI Chili Cook Off. It will be held at the Crawford Saddle Club right next to the football field in Crawford TX. Entry Fee for chili is $20.00 Turn in Time is 2:00 PM /CHILI GRING ONLY. DRY PINTO BEANS Entry Fee $5.00 Turn in time 11:00 AM. Plenty of RV parking NO HOOK UPS. All Proceeds go to St. Jude's Hospital.
Next Day cook off Sunday 18th. Entry Fee $18.00/ turn in time 12 noon. Chili Grind Only. All Proceeds got to the Crawford Saddle Club.
For more information please call 254-855-4733 or 254-855-2767.
Hope to See Yall There
From Lee Kroencke:
Kansas Gladiator Peg Velasquez goes to Missouri and takes top CASI spot October 10th at Lee's Summit Chili Cook-off.
The unofficial results are...
1 Peg Velasquez - Chili Peg
2 Jeff Gadt
3 Larry Velasquez
4 Steve Dowdy
5 Lee Kroencke
6 Peggy Kirk-Velasquez
7 Shelley Kroencke
8 Colleen Lintner
9 Jerry Dowdy
10 Bean Counters
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Chili
1st Sue Caffey
2nd Larry Kinnison
3rd Robert Lisherness
4th Steve Ashman
5th Carrie Kinnison
6th Jessie Waguespack
7th Debbie Ashman
8th Sabrina Kleitz
9th Ray King
10th Robert Talavera
Show
1st Joe Trigo
2nd Sue Caffey
3rd Robert Lisherness
Results from the Breast Cancer CCO in Midland, TX
45 Chilis:
1. Gregg Wilson
2. Karen Bains
3. Cliff Miller
4. Tim Collier
5. Jim Crain
6. Dave Boone
7. Charlene Lentz
8. Amy Patton
9. Louis Gonzales
10. Tresha Barker
Show (5 teams)
1. Tommy Kassbear
2. Donnie Warner
3. Sue Yates
Traveling Trophey : Robert and Zana Broncy
I am leaving town this morning and will not be back until late Friday. I will not know if I have internet access. Since I am not sure if I will do another Posting this week, I am publishing this week's CCOs today.
Oct 17, 2009-001 - Bryan, TX CASI. Brazos Valley Elks 859 Cancelled. See ad February 6th.
Oct 17, 2009-002 - Crawford, TX CASI. 1st Annual Darren Williams CCO & 10th Annual Crawford BBQ Cook- off. Held at the Crawford Saddle club & Rodeo Arena.Plenty of RV Parking NO HOOK UPS ! Lots of shade trees! Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Crawford BBQ/CASI Chili. More detail to follow as date nears. For more information contact either Dianne Stimson email Winksintexas@aol.com or Donna Conrad @ Dangergail@aol.com or (254) 486-9206. CHILI GRIND ONLY Benefits St. Judes Hospital
Oct 17, 2009-003 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Lodge phone 817-645-9079. Free RV hookups, first come first serve. Electric & water only. Dump station available. Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Live band Saturday night. Cooks party Friday night. Pot luck Friday furnished by Lodge members. Entry fee $20, CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI & Elks Division. Turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Jerry Brown 817-645-6117 bamry@sbcglobal.net. See cookoff next day.
Oct 17, 2009-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival CCO 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 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 Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
Oct 17, 2009-005 - Fort Collins, CO CASI. Sundance Family Festival/Chili CO 20th Annual Sundance Festival and Chili Cookoff. Held at Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Rainstreet Drive. CASI Red, Green Chili, Hot Wings and Salsa competitions.Live music, art show and sale, craft show,clogging exhibitions, silent auction and beer garden. CASI Red or Green chili entry fee $15 or $20 if cooking both. Turn-in 1 PM. Hot Wings and Salsa $15 each. Cook's meeting at 10 am. Benefits The Friends of the Senior Center. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. Contact Lyman Wilkinson chililyman@aol.com. 970-669-1573
Oct 17, 2009-006 - DeLand, FL CASI. Florida State Open Chili Championship, 8* Annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff. 1st place, Top 3 Florida chili, and 1st place showmanship automatica lly qualify for TICC 2010. Held in downtown historic DeLand, FL on East Indiana Avenue, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cooks may set up at 7:00 a.m. Live music, arts & crafts vendors, and supervised kid's zone. Local celebrity judges for both Open and CASI contests. Cooks may enter both: $20 for either Open or CASI entry; $30 for both. Open turn-in time: 1:00 p.m.; CASI turn-in time: 2:00 p.m. Cook's Party 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at local pub. Huge crowd of bikers expected as cookoff is during Biketoberfest. Please bring plenty of throw-down chili for public tasting at 11:00, Benefits West Volusia Historical Society and MainStreet DeLand Association. Fire extinguisher requirement new this year. See Cook's entry forms and everything else you need to know on website: www.greatbowlsofchilicookoff.com. Contact Sally Bohon at SalBohon@AOL.com. Ph. 386-736- 9494, or Candace Knight Arevalo at candikisseschili@gmail.com Ph. 561-795-5888.
Oct 17, 2009-007 - Culpeper, VA CASI. 8th Annual Old House Vineyard Come and enjoy the beauty of the Virginia Wine Country and participate in the 8th annual Old House Chili Cook off at Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corky's Lane. This is the CASINOVA Pod Cook-off. The colors of fall are spectacular and the wines tasty. Shirt and logo wine glass for the first 20 participants. Contact Dick DeiTos mwac1@aol.com. 703- 273-5075. Entry fee $22, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Casinova Pod. Benefits Museum of Culpeper History.
Oct 17, 2009-008 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Elk's Chili Cookoff Held at 5504 Massard Road. Benefitting Elk's Charities. Turn- in 1pm, Fee $20. Make checks payable to Ft Smith Elks #341. Ground Meat only. Elks Division cookoff same day. Inclement weather will be moved inside. No outside alcohol. Contact David Anderson 479-692-2450, Guy Smith 479-650-9444, argsmith@prodigy.net
Oct 17, 2009-009 - Kerens, TX CASI. 5th Annual Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival, from 8 to 5 (always 3rd Saturday in October). Held on Colket St, Main St, on Hwy 31 between Corsicana and Athens. About 20 miles east of I 45, about 60 miles south of Dallas. Festival includes cotton gin tours, clay target shoot, horseshoes, children activities, rock wall, antique tractors, Dutch-oven bakeoff, haunted house, arts & Crafts and food booths - all on wide brick paved main street in Kerens. Cookers can park at their own booths and entry fee is $25 ($10 more for electricity). Turn-in 2 PM. Saturday Night Street dance featuring Ira Bradford & Bustin' Loose. You can find us at www.kerenslibrary.org or e-mail at kerenslibrary@airmail.net. Phone 903-396-2665. Huuuuge huge thanks to CASI and all the cookers who have made this festival such a success. We're countin' on Ya'll again!!!
Oct 17, 2009-010 - North Little Rock, AR CASI. Spectators Grill & Pub CCO Date changed to October 10th.
Oct 17, 2009-011 - Wabash, IN CASI. 7th Annual Wabash Cannonball Chili Cookoff. Held in Paradise Spring Historical Park, corner of E. Market & Allen St. Benefits the Wabash County charities. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Wabash Cannonball Chili Cookoff, P.O. Box 115 Wabash IN 46992.
Oct 17, 2009-012 - Lenexa, KS CASI. Lenexa Chili Challenge Midwest Regional Open Championship 13420 Oak Atreet. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Entry fee TBD. Turn-in Noon. For Goody bags register by September 25th. Contact Jim Finlen 13420 Oak Street, Lenexa KS 66215. 913- 541-8592. New automatic qualifier for TICC.
Oct 17, 2009-013 - Victoria, TX CASI. Goliad Booster Roundup Weekend Athletics. Held at 3023 E Camp Colet Rd at Colet Inn. Call for detailed map or visit coletinn. com. Benefits Goliad Athletic Booster Club. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Jackpot BBQ Brisket turn-in 5 PM, Jackpot Chicken turn-in 1 PM, Jackpot Pork Spare Ribs turn-in 3 PM. $125 for all meat categories. Jackpot Beans entry $10, turn-in Noon. Contact Linda McDonald mclinda78@hotmail .com. 361-578-2575, Dianna Hoy 361-277-8687, Nadine Karnei 361- 564-7628, Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Make check payable to VASA Pod.
Oct 17, 2009-014 - Livingston, TX CASI. Indian Springs Annual Cookoff Held at Fire Hall, Hwy 190 East 12 miles East of Livingston, half way to Woodville. Benefits Indian Springs VFD. Entry fee TBD, turn- in 2 PM. There will be inside and outside spaces. RV spaces limited. Contact ISVFD@eastex.net, 936-328- 7900, or Steve 936-425-5819. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Oct 17, 2009-015 - Acampo, CA CASI. 7th Annual Woodbridge California State Championship and Huge Car Show. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at Woodbridge Winery 5950 E Woodbridge Rd. Entry fee $25 chili, turn-in 2 PM. $10 Car Show Entry fee. Space is limited Benefits Lodi Public Library Foundation. Contact Larry Pilmaier 209-365-8081.
Oct 17, 2009-016 - Columbia, TN CASI. Tennessee Women's State Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Elm Spring Plantation. Benefits Helping Hands of Maury County. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Junior Auxillary of Columbia. For directions call Dannette DeMoss 931-380-1698 or Misti Griggs 931-619-3222. Info contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208 Richard Knight 615-449-6676.
Oct 17, 2009-017 - Columbia, TN CASI. Tennessee Men's State Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Elm Spring Plantation. Benefits Junior Auxillary of Columbia Tennessee. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make check payable to Junior Auxillary of Columbia. For directions call Dannette DeMoss 931-380-1698 or Misti Griggs 931-619-3222. Info contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208 Richard Knight 615-449-6676.
Oct 17, 2009-018 - Canyon Lake ,TX CASI. Fraternal Order of Canyon Men Chili & Bean Cookoff. Held at Mountain Breeze Campground, River Road New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Area. Overnight camping available with hookups call 830-964-2484. Entry fee $17 turn-in 2 PM. Make check payable to FOCM, Fraternal Order of Canyon Men. Friday the 16th dance, and dance following cookoff. Auction. Contact Bill Cox 830-964-2202, 830-515-8230. jenabill@GVTC.com.
Oct 17, 2009-019 - Frankston, TX CASI. Frankston Square Fair Annual CCO. Held in downtown Frankston off the town square, 2 blocks West, Main Street. From Tyler drive 30 minutes South Hwy 155, through our light and turn right, West, on Main Street. We will be on the left. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Frankston Square Fair. Contact Jessica Tatum or Ali Atwood 903- 570-8425, 903-876-2933.
Oct 17, 2009-020 - Rio Rancho, NM CASI. High Desert Chile Fiesta CCO Cancelled.
Oct 17, 2009-021 - El Paso, TX CASI. Annual Optimist Club CCO. The cookoff will be held in the Optimist Club parking lot, 5500 T.M. Optimist Road, just off Railroad Dive at the South end of Nations Park. can be difficult to see but it is located just south of the Nations Park adjacent to the BMX Bike track. Entry fee $18.00. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Benefits the Optimist Club charities. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Contact Carol Straughan caroleptx@aol.com 915- 852-3599.
Oct 17, 2009-022 - Dalhart,TX CASI. 9th Annual Dalhart Rotary Roadkill and Rolaids Chili Cookoff and Dalhart Cruzers Car Show. Held at Dalhart Elks Lodge, 1st & Jefferson. Categories are Red Chili, Green Chili, Pinto Beans and Salsa. Cash prize for first place Green Chili, Pinto Beans and Salsa. Chili turn-in time is 11:30 AM. Entry fee $20. Green Chili turn-in Noon. Beans entry $10 turn-in 12:30 PM. Beans may be soaked night before, but must be cooked on site Saturday. Salsa Entry $10 turn-in 1 PM. Must be prepared on site. Contact Kristine Olsen P.O. Box 967, Dalhart TX 79022, 806-244-5646. Entry form available at www.dalhart.org. On advertising probation.
Oct 17, 2009-023 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Chili & BBQ CCO. Held at 932 Clyde St. Chili Turn- In 2:00 PM. Entry $20.00. Chili Grind Only. Contact Pam Matheson 806-359-8469 or 806-373-9292 Bar- B-Que Turn in To Be Announced. Per CASI Rule V.A.2 on Advertising Probation. BAR B Que entry, Brisket $25, Ribs $25, Chicken $25, or all for $70.
Oct 17, 2009-024 - Terrell, TX CASI. C J Merchant Benefit Cookoff. Held at 8975 CR 344 at Pee Wee's for C J Merchant, 1 year old infant boy, medical bills after accident. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Grind beef. Beans $10, turn- in Noon, 50/50. RSVP for free RV hookups. BBQ cooks party Friday and Saturday night. Raffle table, 50/50 drawing. Contact Larry Wampler roadwrkcb@aol.com 903-450-5541 or Pee Wee 214-882- 4836. See cookoff next day. On Advertising probation.
Oct 18, 2009-001 - Bryan, TX CASI. Sunday Brozos Valley Elks 859 Cancelled. See ad February 7th.
Oct 18, 2009-002 - Crawford, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Crawford Saddle Club & Rodeo Arena Cook Off held at Crawford Saddle Club & Rodeo Arena. Plenty of RV Parking NO HOOK UPS ! More information to follow as date nears. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. For more information contact either Dianne Stimson @ Winksintexas@aol.com or Donna Conrad@ Dangergail@aol.com or (254) 486-9206. Make checks payable to Crawford BBQ/CASI Chili CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Crawford Saddle Club.
Oct 18, 2009-003 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Sunday Cleburne Elks Lodge CCO. Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sunday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Contact Jerry Brown bamry@sbcglobal.net 817-645- 6117. See cookoff previous day.
Oct 18, 2009-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival CCO Day 2 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 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: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, garjans@suddenlink.net. 325-947- 8753
Oct 18, 2009-005 - Victoria, TX CASI. Goliad Booster Roundup Weekend Band. Held at 3023 E Camp Colet Rd at Colet Inn. Call for detailed map or visit coletinn.com Benefits Goliad Band Booster Club. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1PM. Jackpot Breakfast Casserole entry $10, turn-in 10 AM. Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575 mclinda78@hotmail.com, Dianna Hoy 361-277-8687, Nadine Karnei 361- 564-7628, Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Make checks payable to VASA Pod.
Oct 18, 2009-006 - Terrell, TX CASI. Thousand Trails Tawakoni Chili Pod. Held at 8975 CR 344 at Pee Wee's. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Grind only. Contact Larry Wampler 903- 450-5541 roadwrkcb@aol.com, Pee Wee 214-882-4836. Short Pod meeting after Chili turn-in. On advertising probation.
Hope your making plans to be in Crawford TX. this coming week end Sat.17th for our 10th Annauk BBQ Cook Off & our 1st Annual Darren Williams CASI Chili Cook Off. It will be held at the Crawford Saddle Club right next to the football field in Crawford TX. Entry Fee for chili is $20.00 Turn in Time is 2:00 PM /CHILI GRING ONLY. DRY PINTO BEANS Entry Fee $5.00 Turn in time 11:00 AM. Plenty of RV parking NO HOOK UPS. All Proceeds go to St. Jude's Hospital.
Next Day cook off Sunday 18th. Entry Fee $18.00/ turn in time 12 noon. Chili Grind Only. All Proceeds got to the Crawford Saddle Club.
For more information please call 254-855-4733 or 254-855-2767.
Hope to See Yall There
From Lee Kroencke:
Kansas Gladiator Peg Velasquez goes to Missouri and takes top CASI spot October 10th at Lee's Summit Chili Cook-off.
The unofficial results are...
1 Peg Velasquez - Chili Peg
2 Jeff Gadt
3 Larry Velasquez
4 Steve Dowdy
5 Lee Kroencke
6 Peggy Kirk-Velasquez
7 Shelley Kroencke
8 Colleen Lintner
9 Jerry Dowdy
10 Bean Counters
From Jeannette Cardenas:
I would like to thank all of you that came out and supported the 1st time cookoff in Kyle TX. We had a terrific time and what an event they put on. They had a petting zoo, greyhound rescue/adoption booth, haircutting/style booth, train rides, moon walks and slides for the kids. They also had a BBQ, beans, potato salad, and dessert event. We had 24 cooks participate in chili and the winners were:
Chili
1st Sue Caffey
2nd Larry Kinnison
3rd Robert Lisherness
4th Steve Ashman
5th Carrie Kinnison
6th Jessie Waguespack
7th Debbie Ashman
8th Sabrina Kleitz
9th Ray King
10th Robert Talavera
Show
1st Joe Trigo
2nd Sue Caffey
3rd Robert Lisherness
Results from the Breast Cancer CCO in Midland, TX
45 Chilis:
1. Gregg Wilson
2. Karen Bains
3. Cliff Miller
4. Tim Collier
5. Jim Crain
6. Dave Boone
7. Charlene Lentz
8. Amy Patton
9. Louis Gonzales
10. Tresha Barker
Show (5 teams)
1. Tommy Kassbear
2. Donnie Warner
3. Sue Yates
Traveling Trophey : Robert and Zana Broncy
I am leaving town this morning and will not be back until late Friday. I will not know if I have internet access. Since I am not sure if I will do another Posting this week, I am publishing this week's CCOs today.
Oct 17, 2009-001 - Bryan, TX CASI. Brazos Valley Elks 859 Cancelled. See ad February 6th.
Oct 17, 2009-002 - Crawford, TX CASI. 1st Annual Darren Williams CCO & 10th Annual Crawford BBQ Cook- off. Held at the Crawford Saddle club & Rodeo Arena.Plenty of RV Parking NO HOOK UPS ! Lots of shade trees! Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Crawford BBQ/CASI Chili. More detail to follow as date nears. For more information contact either Dianne Stimson email Winksintexas@aol.com or Donna Conrad @ Dangergail@aol.com or (254) 486-9206. CHILI GRIND ONLY Benefits St. Judes Hospital
Oct 17, 2009-003 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Lodge phone 817-645-9079. Free RV hookups, first come first serve. Electric & water only. Dump station available. Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Live band Saturday night. Cooks party Friday night. Pot luck Friday furnished by Lodge members. Entry fee $20, CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI & Elks Division. Turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Jerry Brown 817-645-6117 bamry@sbcglobal.net. See cookoff next day.
Oct 17, 2009-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival CCO 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 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 Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
Oct 17, 2009-005 - Fort Collins, CO CASI. Sundance Family Festival/Chili CO 20th Annual Sundance Festival and Chili Cookoff. Held at Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Rainstreet Drive. CASI Red, Green Chili, Hot Wings and Salsa competitions.Live music, art show and sale, craft show,clogging exhibitions, silent auction and beer garden. CASI Red or Green chili entry fee $15 or $20 if cooking both. Turn-in 1 PM. Hot Wings and Salsa $15 each. Cook's meeting at 10 am. Benefits The Friends of the Senior Center. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. Contact Lyman Wilkinson chililyman@aol.com. 970-669-1573
Oct 17, 2009-006 - DeLand, FL CASI. Florida State Open Chili Championship, 8* Annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff. 1st place, Top 3 Florida chili, and 1st place showmanship automatica lly qualify for TICC 2010. Held in downtown historic DeLand, FL on East Indiana Avenue, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cooks may set up at 7:00 a.m. Live music, arts & crafts vendors, and supervised kid's zone. Local celebrity judges for both Open and CASI contests. Cooks may enter both: $20 for either Open or CASI entry; $30 for both. Open turn-in time: 1:00 p.m.; CASI turn-in time: 2:00 p.m. Cook's Party 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at local pub. Huge crowd of bikers expected as cookoff is during Biketoberfest. Please bring plenty of throw-down chili for public tasting at 11:00, Benefits West Volusia Historical Society and MainStreet DeLand Association. Fire extinguisher requirement new this year. See Cook's entry forms and everything else you need to know on website: www.greatbowlsofchilicookoff.com. Contact Sally Bohon at SalBohon@AOL.com. Ph. 386-736- 9494, or Candace Knight Arevalo at candikisseschili@gmail.com Ph. 561-795-5888.
Oct 17, 2009-007 - Culpeper, VA CASI. 8th Annual Old House Vineyard Come and enjoy the beauty of the Virginia Wine Country and participate in the 8th annual Old House Chili Cook off at Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corky's Lane. This is the CASINOVA Pod Cook-off. The colors of fall are spectacular and the wines tasty. Shirt and logo wine glass for the first 20 participants. Contact Dick DeiTos mwac1@aol.com. 703- 273-5075. Entry fee $22, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Casinova Pod. Benefits Museum of Culpeper History.
Oct 17, 2009-008 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Elk's Chili Cookoff Held at 5504 Massard Road. Benefitting Elk's Charities. Turn- in 1pm, Fee $20. Make checks payable to Ft Smith Elks #341. Ground Meat only. Elks Division cookoff same day. Inclement weather will be moved inside. No outside alcohol. Contact David Anderson 479-692-2450, Guy Smith 479-650-9444, argsmith@prodigy.net
Oct 17, 2009-009 - Kerens, TX CASI. 5th Annual Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival, from 8 to 5 (always 3rd Saturday in October). Held on Colket St, Main St, on Hwy 31 between Corsicana and Athens. About 20 miles east of I 45, about 60 miles south of Dallas. Festival includes cotton gin tours, clay target shoot, horseshoes, children activities, rock wall, antique tractors, Dutch-oven bakeoff, haunted house, arts & Crafts and food booths - all on wide brick paved main street in Kerens. Cookers can park at their own booths and entry fee is $25 ($10 more for electricity). Turn-in 2 PM. Saturday Night Street dance featuring Ira Bradford & Bustin' Loose. You can find us at www.kerenslibrary.org or e-mail at kerenslibrary@airmail.net. Phone 903-396-2665. Huuuuge huge thanks to CASI and all the cookers who have made this festival such a success. We're countin' on Ya'll again!!!
Oct 17, 2009-010 - North Little Rock, AR CASI. Spectators Grill & Pub CCO Date changed to October 10th.
Oct 17, 2009-011 - Wabash, IN CASI. 7th Annual Wabash Cannonball Chili Cookoff. Held in Paradise Spring Historical Park, corner of E. Market & Allen St. Benefits the Wabash County charities. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Wabash Cannonball Chili Cookoff, P.O. Box 115 Wabash IN 46992.
Oct 17, 2009-012 - Lenexa, KS CASI. Lenexa Chili Challenge Midwest Regional Open Championship 13420 Oak Atreet. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Entry fee TBD. Turn-in Noon. For Goody bags register by September 25th. Contact Jim Finlen 13420 Oak Street, Lenexa KS 66215. 913- 541-8592. New automatic qualifier for TICC.
Oct 17, 2009-013 - Victoria, TX CASI. Goliad Booster Roundup Weekend Athletics. Held at 3023 E Camp Colet Rd at Colet Inn. Call for detailed map or visit coletinn. com. Benefits Goliad Athletic Booster Club. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Jackpot BBQ Brisket turn-in 5 PM, Jackpot Chicken turn-in 1 PM, Jackpot Pork Spare Ribs turn-in 3 PM. $125 for all meat categories. Jackpot Beans entry $10, turn-in Noon. Contact Linda McDonald mclinda78@hotmail .com. 361-578-2575, Dianna Hoy 361-277-8687, Nadine Karnei 361- 564-7628, Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Make check payable to VASA Pod.
Oct 17, 2009-014 - Livingston, TX CASI. Indian Springs Annual Cookoff Held at Fire Hall, Hwy 190 East 12 miles East of Livingston, half way to Woodville. Benefits Indian Springs VFD. Entry fee TBD, turn- in 2 PM. There will be inside and outside spaces. RV spaces limited. Contact ISVFD@eastex.net, 936-328- 7900, or Steve 936-425-5819. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Oct 17, 2009-015 - Acampo, CA CASI. 7th Annual Woodbridge California State Championship and Huge Car Show. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at Woodbridge Winery 5950 E Woodbridge Rd. Entry fee $25 chili, turn-in 2 PM. $10 Car Show Entry fee. Space is limited Benefits Lodi Public Library Foundation. Contact Larry Pilmaier 209-365-8081.
Oct 17, 2009-016 - Columbia, TN CASI. Tennessee Women's State Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Elm Spring Plantation. Benefits Helping Hands of Maury County. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Junior Auxillary of Columbia. For directions call Dannette DeMoss 931-380-1698 or Misti Griggs 931-619-3222. Info contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208 Richard Knight 615-449-6676.
Oct 17, 2009-017 - Columbia, TN CASI. Tennessee Men's State Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Elm Spring Plantation. Benefits Junior Auxillary of Columbia Tennessee. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make check payable to Junior Auxillary of Columbia. For directions call Dannette DeMoss 931-380-1698 or Misti Griggs 931-619-3222. Info contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208 Richard Knight 615-449-6676.
Oct 17, 2009-018 - Canyon Lake ,TX CASI. Fraternal Order of Canyon Men Chili & Bean Cookoff. Held at Mountain Breeze Campground, River Road New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Area. Overnight camping available with hookups call 830-964-2484. Entry fee $17 turn-in 2 PM. Make check payable to FOCM, Fraternal Order of Canyon Men. Friday the 16th dance, and dance following cookoff. Auction. Contact Bill Cox 830-964-2202, 830-515-8230. jenabill@GVTC.com.
Oct 17, 2009-019 - Frankston, TX CASI. Frankston Square Fair Annual CCO. Held in downtown Frankston off the town square, 2 blocks West, Main Street. From Tyler drive 30 minutes South Hwy 155, through our light and turn right, West, on Main Street. We will be on the left. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Frankston Square Fair. Contact Jessica Tatum or Ali Atwood 903- 570-8425, 903-876-2933.
Oct 17, 2009-020 - Rio Rancho, NM CASI. High Desert Chile Fiesta CCO Cancelled.
Oct 17, 2009-021 - El Paso, TX CASI. Annual Optimist Club CCO. The cookoff will be held in the Optimist Club parking lot, 5500 T.M. Optimist Road, just off Railroad Dive at the South end of Nations Park. can be difficult to see but it is located just south of the Nations Park adjacent to the BMX Bike track. Entry fee $18.00. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Benefits the Optimist Club charities. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Contact Carol Straughan caroleptx@aol.com 915- 852-3599.
Oct 17, 2009-022 - Dalhart,TX CASI. 9th Annual Dalhart Rotary Roadkill and Rolaids Chili Cookoff and Dalhart Cruzers Car Show. Held at Dalhart Elks Lodge, 1st & Jefferson. Categories are Red Chili, Green Chili, Pinto Beans and Salsa. Cash prize for first place Green Chili, Pinto Beans and Salsa. Chili turn-in time is 11:30 AM. Entry fee $20. Green Chili turn-in Noon. Beans entry $10 turn-in 12:30 PM. Beans may be soaked night before, but must be cooked on site Saturday. Salsa Entry $10 turn-in 1 PM. Must be prepared on site. Contact Kristine Olsen P.O. Box 967, Dalhart TX 79022, 806-244-5646. Entry form available at www.dalhart.org. On advertising probation.
Oct 17, 2009-023 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Chili & BBQ CCO. Held at 932 Clyde St. Chili Turn- In 2:00 PM. Entry $20.00. Chili Grind Only. Contact Pam Matheson 806-359-8469 or 806-373-9292 Bar- B-Que Turn in To Be Announced. Per CASI Rule V.A.2 on Advertising Probation. BAR B Que entry, Brisket $25, Ribs $25, Chicken $25, or all for $70.
Oct 17, 2009-024 - Terrell, TX CASI. C J Merchant Benefit Cookoff. Held at 8975 CR 344 at Pee Wee's for C J Merchant, 1 year old infant boy, medical bills after accident. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Grind beef. Beans $10, turn- in Noon, 50/50. RSVP for free RV hookups. BBQ cooks party Friday and Saturday night. Raffle table, 50/50 drawing. Contact Larry Wampler roadwrkcb@aol.com 903-450-5541 or Pee Wee 214-882- 4836. See cookoff next day. On Advertising probation.
Oct 18, 2009-001 - Bryan, TX CASI. Sunday Brozos Valley Elks 859 Cancelled. See ad February 7th.
Oct 18, 2009-002 - Crawford, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Crawford Saddle Club & Rodeo Arena Cook Off held at Crawford Saddle Club & Rodeo Arena. Plenty of RV Parking NO HOOK UPS ! More information to follow as date nears. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. For more information contact either Dianne Stimson @ Winksintexas@aol.com or Donna Conrad@ Dangergail@aol.com or (254) 486-9206. Make checks payable to Crawford BBQ/CASI Chili CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Crawford Saddle Club.
Oct 18, 2009-003 - Cleburne, TX CASI. Sunday Cleburne Elks Lodge CCO. Held at Hwy 67 & FM 1434. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Sunday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Contact Jerry Brown bamry@sbcglobal.net 817-645- 6117. See cookoff previous day.
Oct 18, 2009-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Fall Festival CCO Day 2 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 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: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, garjans@suddenlink.net. 325-947- 8753
Oct 18, 2009-005 - Victoria, TX CASI. Goliad Booster Roundup Weekend Band. Held at 3023 E Camp Colet Rd at Colet Inn. Call for detailed map or visit coletinn.com Benefits Goliad Band Booster Club. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1PM. Jackpot Breakfast Casserole entry $10, turn-in 10 AM. Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575 mclinda78@hotmail.com, Dianna Hoy 361-277-8687, Nadine Karnei 361- 564-7628, Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Make checks payable to VASA Pod.
Oct 18, 2009-006 - Terrell, TX CASI. Thousand Trails Tawakoni Chili Pod. Held at 8975 CR 344 at Pee Wee's. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Grind only. Contact Larry Wampler 903- 450-5541 roadwrkcb@aol.com, Pee Wee 214-882-4836. Short Pod meeting after Chili turn-in. On advertising probation.
Friday, October 9, 2009
From Lorinda Crawford:
TURN IN TIME UPDATE……. 11:30 AM …..TURN IN TIME FOR WAGONER, OK. OCTOBER 10, 11:30 AM. PLEASE PASS ALONG INFORMATION REGARDING TURN IN TIME CHANGE COOK OFF! TO EVERYONE……..
There are lots of CCOs again this weekend to attend. It should be a great fall weekend and the weather should make you want to cook chili. Have a Great CASI Chili Cooking weekend!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
From Pam Clark:
Here's a reminder about the new cookoff out here in California this Saturday, October 10th. It's Cowboy Joe's Ultimate Chili Cookoff, held in conjunction with the Stage Coach Fever art show. It's at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley, California, and proceeds benefit the Museum Association. They have a lot of activities scheduled, including apple pie cooking and eating contests, Wild West gunslinger shows, and lots of vendors and other things to see and do. The weather should be great for chili cooking, with a predicted high of 80 degrees and lots of sunshine (this is high desert country, very similiar to Terlingua, so you'll need a jacket in the morning).
As you know, there are not a lot of CASI events out here in this part of the country, so this is a great chance to get an early start on your points for 2010. The entry fee is $25, and turn-in time is at 2:00 pm. Please come to sunny California and help us promote Chili, Charity, and Fun CASI-style!
From Larry Wampler:
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Here's a reminder about the new cookoff out here in California this Saturday, October 10th. It's Cowboy Joe's Ultimate Chili Cookoff, held in conjunction with the Stage Coach Fever art show. It's at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley, California, and proceeds benefit the Museum Association. They have a lot of activities scheduled, including apple pie cooking and eating contests, Wild West gunslinger shows, and lots of vendors and other things to see and do. The weather should be great for chili cooking, with a predicted high of 80 degrees and lots of sunshine (this is high desert country, very similiar to Terlingua, so you'll need a jacket in the morning).
As you know, there are not a lot of CASI events out here in this part of the country, so this is a great chance to get an early start on your points for 2010. The entry fee is $25, and turn-in time is at 2:00 pm. Please come to sunny California and help us promote Chili, Charity, and Fun CASI-style!
From Larry Wampler:
If you have not provided the press release for TICC to your local paper, please consider doing this. Here it is
Please note the 2nd Post for yesterday concerning the death of Don Boone.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
2nd Post for Wednesday
From Larry Velasquez:
Don Boone (Boone & Company Chili) of Belton, Missouri passed away this past Monday from heart failure. Don started cooking CASI chili in 1997 and qualified for Terlingua three times. He is well known in the Kansas City area for having repeatedly won “People’s Choice” at the Midwest Regional CCO in Lenexa, Kansas. Through his efforts of cooking great chili he raised hundreds of dollars for this cook-off benefitting Juvenile Diabetes. Don would make his annual trek to Rankin, Texas to participate in the Rankin Horned Toad CCO and would come home with the “Furthest Traveled” trophy which he loved. Don was a long time member of the MO-KAN POD.
Visitation is scheduled for 7 to 9 pm on Thursday at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. at Orient Cemetery also in Harrisonville, MO. (816-380-3269)
From Larry Velasquez:
Don Boone (Boone & Company Chili) of Belton, Missouri passed away this past Monday from heart failure. Don started cooking CASI chili in 1997 and qualified for Terlingua three times. He is well known in the Kansas City area for having repeatedly won “People’s Choice” at the Midwest Regional CCO in Lenexa, Kansas. Through his efforts of cooking great chili he raised hundreds of dollars for this cook-off benefitting Juvenile Diabetes. Don would make his annual trek to Rankin, Texas to participate in the Rankin Horned Toad CCO and would come home with the “Furthest Traveled” trophy which he loved. Don was a long time member of the MO-KAN POD.
Visitation is scheduled for 7 to 9 pm on Thursday at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. at Orient Cemetery also in Harrisonville, MO. (816-380-3269)
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