HAPPY MLK!

Odessa American Legion SAL Cookoff

January 15, 2011

 

CHILI

 

1.  Karen Bains-Rankin, TX-Q

2.  Brandon Moore-Odessa, TX

3.  Dodie Simpson-Odessa, TX-Q

4.  Amy Patton-Odessa, TX

5.  Phyllis Patton-Odessa, TX

6.  Lisa Clevenger-Odessa, TX

7.  Fran Miller-San Angelo, TX

8.  Gene Everett-Odessa, TX

9.  Cliff Miller-San Angelo, TX-Q

10. LeeRoy Childress-Midland, TX

 

SHOW

 

1. Charlene Lentz-Odessa, TX

2. Gregg Wilson-Odessa, TX

3. Mike Tracy-Odessa, TX

From Jen Cook:

A Special Good Luck and Happy Retirement to Doc and Carrie Kinnison.   It is your time to enjoy!!!!

From Alan Dean:
Texas Mens State

From Tammy Wooster:
New flyer with pic of Customized Golf Cart

 From Connie Collier and Carolyn Seelig:

Have you sent your registration for Texas Open?  If not, here is the Registration form:

NOTE:  On Wednesday, I told you to mark your calendars for the wrong date for the CASI Board of Director's Winter Workshop and Meeting.  I made a mistake on the dates.  I caught it yesterday when I was using the calendar to fill in obligations.  The meetings will be on January 29 and 30 at the Irving Elks.


One more time I want to remind you to send Dana Plocheck anything that you want in the February Terlingua Trails.  She needs it by tomorrow.


There are lots of CCOs to choose to cook in this weekend.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I hope lots of you get to cook despite the cold.  This is a holiday weekend for many of you.  Take time and enjoy it.  Remember "Chili, Charity, and Fun!"

From Earl Who? Gorhum:

Here are directions to The cookoffs at Wolfies on Lake Conroe this weekend

From Houston take I-45 north to Conroe to loop 336 on the south side of Conroe.  

Take the loop 336 west (under Freeway) to State highway 105 west.

Turn left and proceed toward Montgomery over the San Jacinto River bridge.

Once over the bridge continue west to the next traffic light

There will be a Jack In The Box on your right by the water and a Sonic on your left.

Go past these and at the top of a small hill there will be a road on your right leading to the City Park and to Wolfies turn right there and go past the City Park to Wolfies.

R V Parking will be on the west side ( left side) of the parking lot as you enter.  Please park in an efficient manner so that we can get as many RVs parked as efficiently as possible.

For those coming from the north side of Texas come down I-45 to Conroe 

Exit at the FM 3083/Teas Nursery Rd and turn right to Highway 105 

Turn right on 105 and follow above directions.

There are two hotels across the highway 105 from Wolfies for those wanting to stay without an RV.  They are the Best Western and the Super 8.

We will be cooking on the Lake so please be prepared in case it turns cool and windy.

Weather forecast is cool with a 20 % chance of rain.

Terlingua Trails:  If you want to have an article, ad, picture, etc in February's Terlingua Trails, you must have it sent to Dana Plocheck no later than January 15.

CASI Board of Director's Meeting:  If you want to have something on the agenda for the Winter Board of Directors Workshop, please send me the information by January 15.

Scholarship Applications:  If you somebody applying for the CASI Scholarship, please remind them that the application is to be to the Great Pepper in their area by January 15.  The Great Pepper will review it and ensure that all the information is there and then forward it to Barbara Herrin.  Her email address is herrinbarbara@aol.com and her home address is Barbara Herrin, 7291 FM 380, Paint Rock, TX  76866.

From Renee Moore

If you or someone you know is interested in providing entertainment for TICC this year, please contact Roy Huston at rhuston1452@xanadoo.com.

 

If you wish to contact Roy by postal mail, please send a copy of your CD and press kit to:

 

Roy Huston

2208 Piedmont Pl. Rear Apt.

Wichita Falls, TX  76308

 

Roy will compile all the information and make recommendations to the Board.

From Kevin Wooster:

NOTE:  Please remember that the deadline to have something published in the Trails in January 15th.  If you have something that you would like to have appear in February's Trail's, please send it to Dana Plocheck.

If you have something that you would like to share with the Board of Director's Winter Workshop and Meeting, please send it to me by January 15th so that it can be put on the agenda.  Mark January 30 and 31 and join the CASI Board at the Irving Elks for these Winter Meetings.

It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this Weekend.

Jan 15, 2011-001 - Odessa, TX CASI. Boys State Cookoff. Held at 2701 E 8th St. Benefits Boys State. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Keith Coffman 432-367-9093. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 430.

Jan 15, 2011-002 - Converse, TX CASI. 20th Half Way Point Chili Cookoff American Legion Post 593, 325 West Legion Drive. RV Parking, cooks party Friday evening, Entertainment Saturday night. Cookoff same location next day. Benefits Legion charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact John Orff 210-632-2623.

Jan 15, 2011-003 - Montgomery, TX CASI. Wolfie"s First Annual CCO. Held at 14954 Hwy 105 West, Lake Conroe 77356. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Hosted by Piney Woods Pod. Contact Dana Blake email dana715@consolidated.net, Earl Who Gorhum 713-724-5736 cell. 936-588-8200 business. See cook off next day. Charity TBD.

Jan 15, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. 16th Annual Wichita East VFD CCO. Held at 2070 Hwy 79 North. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Brisket $15, $5 local "backyard" chili. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Friday night cooks feed at station. Contact Hayden Hansen 940-781-3990.

Jan 15, 2011-005 - Rocky Point, MX CASI. Playa Bonita/Playa de Oro Chopps Pod Cookoff. Cook on the Beach. Held at Paya de Oro/Pitaya Cantine/Hotel. Turn in at High Tide 1 PM Entry Fee $15. Benefits La Matana Special Needs Schools. Contact Madjack azmadjack@prodigy.net or US 480- 648-7689 or Mexico 6381106344.

Jan 15, 2011-006 - Dubuque, IA CASI. Chill Out Chili Cookoff. Held at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium 350 East 3rd St. CASI. Benefits Dubuque County Historical Society Turn In: 2:00. Fee $18 for CASI chili, $15 for Open Chili, $25 for both. Make checks payable to: Dubuque County Historical Society Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-365-2944 Cell 319 721 1580 chiliman1955@yahoo.com or Jan Feltes 563-543-2678. Cook off takes place on an outdoor deck. It will be enclosed but be prepared for possible cold temperatures.

Jan 15, 2011-007 - Statesville, NC CASI. Pre-Super Bowl Elks Lodge Cook Off Held at 1521 Radio Rd. Stateville NC. See web www.ncchili.com. Beans turn in at 12:00, salsa turn in 12:30PM CASI and Freestyle chili turn in 1:00 PM. Entry fee first chili $20, $10 entry for each additional category entered. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Showmanship also judged. Benefits Elks Lodge charity's. This is held inside the Elks Lodge, tables and chairs will be furnished, this will be a great cook off rain or shine. Contact Bill Lundy 704-872-5652, bob@ncchili.com, jean@nccili.com.

Jan 15, 2011-008 - Plano, TX CASI. American Legion Riders Post 321. 1236 Avenue J and 14th St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Veterans Aide & Relief. Make checks payable to ALR 321. Jack Pot beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Contact Wendy or Randy Rouse 214-673-6861, 972-569-7422

Jan 15, 2011-009 - Benson, AZ CASI. High Desert Pod Senoran Desert International open Chili Cookoff Top 3 are automatic qualifiers for TICC. This is the CCO originally scheduled for Rocky Point Mexico. Event to be held at Gas City at exit 302 and I-10, Benson AZ. Camp and cook with big cook's party Friday Nite. Turn in is 2:00 pm. Easy on-off freeway location and loads of parking. Hotel right across the road. Will arrange for room discounts. Easy access to Tucson Intl Airport. Entry fee is $25 payable to HDP. Benefits Gen. Tena School in Rocky Point. More info from Ben Berry 520.378.3692.

Jan 16, 2011-001 - Converse,, TX CASI. Georgia Horner Memorial Cookoff American Legion Post 593, 325 West Legion Drive, Converse, TX RV parking. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Contact John Orff 210-632- 2623. See cookoff previous day.

Jan 16, 2011-002 - Montgomery. TX CASI. Wolfie's Day After Cookoff. Held at 14954 Hwy 105 West, Lake Conroe 77356. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Hosted by Piney Woods Pod. Contact Dana Blake at Wolfies dana715@consolidated.net Earl Gorhum 713-724-5736, 936-588- 8200 business. Charity TBD.

Jan 16, 2011-003 - Estes Park, CO CASI. Estes Park Winter Festival 2010 Chili Cookoff with Wine, Beer and Live Music. Held in Bond Park, East Elkhorn Avenue and MacGregor Avenue. Setup at 8:00 am & 9:00 am cooks meeting. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Candice Mohr 970-586-2099.

From Boomer Kingston:
Here is the Obit for Judge Roy Bean:

John Henry Collins Sr. 

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COLLINS
John Henry Collins, Sr, 83, of San Antonio, Texas, was lifted up from this life to eternal rest Thursday, January 6, 2011. John was born on April 27, 1927, to his parents Charles Joseph and Viola Brigid Collins. Growing up in Alamo Heights on the grounds of the Convent of the Incarnate Word, John and his brothers, Patrick, Msgr. Thomas, Charles and his sister Margaret, were nurtured in their childhood among the loving environment of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

John was preceded in death by his wife Nita, his parents and his brothers and sister. He is survived by his children, John Henry Jr, (Pam), Thomas Patrick (Liz), and Margaret Mary Blaise (Eugene), and by his granddaughters, Christine Noel Thibodeau (Tim), and Caitlin Ciera Collins. Surviving also are Ann Collins, wife of his brother Charles, Maxine Smith, Lorene Wilkinson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He attended Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, Texas. He was the quarterback for the football squad and was given the nickname "Red Rocket" for his speedy exploits on the field. In the summer of 1944, while his classmates returned for their senior year at Central Catholic, John, at the age of 17 joined the Merchant Marines and served in World War II. He served on the S.S. Nickajack Trail and the S.S. Wallowa. He was honorably discharged after the war. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He served three years overseas in Baumholder, Germany teaching artillery school there.

While he was stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, he met his future wife Nita of Chickasha, Oklahoma. They married and settled in San Antonio. John went to work for the Pearl Brewing company in sales and district management. While at Pearl, John created a realistic portrayal of the legendary Judge Roy Bean. As Judge Roy Bean he appeared at many events and activities throughout Texas. He will be remembered also for his bestowing the title of "Honorary Texan" to out of state visitors at the annual Folk Life Festival. John volunteered as a docent at the Institute of Texan Cultures and gave lively lectures to many Texas schoolchildren at the Institute.

During Veteran's Day week of 2002, John finally received his high school diploma after 58 years at a special ceremony at Central Catholic High School. He was featured on a broadcast by NBC anchor Tom Brokaw in a "Greatest Generation" segment.

He was a founding parishioner of St. Thomas More Church and school, where all three of his children attended, and where his brother, Msgr. Thomas Collins was pastor in the 1970's. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Order of the Alhambra Caravan #56.

As a member of the Texas Gunslingers, John participated in countless re-enactments of the frontier times of Texas. John loved family trips to the Texas coast, visiting relatives, and attended his children's sports and extracurricular activities. He was a popular choice as a chili judge at chili cook-offs in Terlingua, Luckenbach and the Chilympiad.

We remember our Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend with the fondest of memories, with the warmest thoughts, and with the lasting and enduring love by which he touched all of our lives.

Visitation will begin on Monday, January 10, at 4:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, January 11, at 10:00 A.M. at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Seton Home Msgr. Thomas J. Collins Cottage, 1115 Mission Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78210, 210-533-3504.

From Dianne Stimson:

The 1st Annual Tokio Store Chili Cook Off on Saturday 1-29-2011 at 343 Tokio Loop in West,Texas This is a UNIQUE little store you just have to come out and see they have a grill and a shop so bring extra spending money! PLENTY OF RV PARKING !!!! NO HOOK UPS!!!! Entry Fee $18.00. Turn in time 2pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY!!!  For more Information contact Dianne Stimson at (254)855-2767 or winksintexas@aol.com.  See next day.

Next Day Cook Off Sunday 1-30-2011 held at Tokio Store 343 Tokio Loop in West,Texas. This is truly not your average store you just have to come out and see it. They have a gift shop and a grill. PLENTY OF RV PARKING. NO HOOK UPS. SORRY !!  Entry Fee $18.00 Turn in time 1p. CHILI GRIND ONLY !!! For more information contact Dianne Stimson at (254) 855-2767 or winksintexas@aol.com.

From Dana Plocheck:

Hi Everyone!  Just  a reminder the deadline for the February issue of the Trails is this Saturday so don’t forget to send in your pictures, articles and ads.  Please send your pictures in .jpg format.  If you can send them in early that would be greatly appreciated.  

From Vicki Childers:

I would like to thank everyone that came to Amarillo for the Tall in Texas Pod cook-off and the Tri- State Open. The weather was good for the cook-offs with no snow or rain. We had a very large crowd in attendance. I would like to thank all of those that helped us out in the judging area.  If you missed it this year be sure to put January 13th and 14th 2012 on your calendar for next year.

Results
Tall in Texas Pod cook-off   65 cooks

1st   Terry Graves    Wichita Falls, TX

2nd   Kay Lefler       Bardwell, TX

3rd   Carol West      Telephone, TX

4th   Lisa Brown      Rankin, TX

5th   Chris Reese    Wichita Falls, TX

6th   Connie Collier  Snyder, TX

7th   David Manske  Arlington, TX

8th   Shea Fisher     Bushland, TX

9th   John Reese Jr. Wichita Falls, TX

10th Harvey West    Telephone, TX

Tri-State Open Chili Championship  120 cooks

1st    Sheryl Valentine    Amarillo, TX   Q

2nd   Connie Collier        Snyder, TX    Q

3rd    Carol West           Telephone, TX   Q

4th    Scott Campbell     Amarillo, TX

5th    Kelly Draper          Tahoka, TX

6th    Karen Bains          Rankin, TX

7th    Benny Stallings     Amarillo, TX

8th    Candance Beam    Wichita Falls, TX

9th    Kay Lefler             Bardwell, TX

10     Kathy Mulkey       Hobbs, NM

11th  Chris Reese          Wichita Falls, TX

12th  Carol Gibbs           Wichita Falls, TX

13th  Lyla Raven            Brownwood, TX

14th  Harvey West         Telephone, TX

15th  Terry Graves         Wichita Falls, TX

16th  Mike Parker          Trinidad, CO

17th  Cindy Noe             Wichita Falls, TX

18/th Michelle Adams     Iowa Park, TX

19th  David Manske        Arlingua, TX

20th  Darrell Holligan      Amarfillo, TX

SHOWMANSHIP

1st    Homers Backyard Ball  Amarillo, TX    Q

2nd   T-Anchor Cook Team    Amafrillo, TX

3rd    Cotter Chili Gang        Lewisville, TX

Sorry that I did not have Wi Fi available last week, gut we did have a nice week.  Hope all of you did also.


From Carolyn Seelig:

HAPPY NEW YEAR Ladies!

Here it is, January 2011, can you believe it?

As mentioned in the June 2010 issue of the TERLINGUA TRAILS, this is the reminder that a group of ladies have chosen to make individual contributions to the CASI National Scholarship Program in lieu of the traditional Texas Ladies State “good luck” giveaway tokens.  We want to again extend an open invitation to any other ladies perhaps interested in joining our effort which takes off this year.  Our goal is to do our part to help strengthen the CASI National Scholarship Program in the future.

An email notice has gone out to the ladies who initially expressed an interest several months ago in joining the group reminding them that they are responsible to send in their contributions to the CASI National Scholarship Program Administrator prior to a March 1, 2011 deadline.  Remember, the amount of your contribution will remain anonymous, but we need to add your name to the group list.  The list of names will be used for flyers which will be handed out at TLS and for signage which we hope to have ready to set up at the registration area.  NOTE:  The March 1^st deadline is important and it is necessary so names can be verified, flyers can be printed, etc.     

If you are interested or have questions, please contact one of the following:

Connie Collier

collier@snydertex.com

home (325)573-7014

cell (325)575-7014

Carolyn Seelig

cseelig@beecreek.net

home (830)997-0489

cell (512)217-4301

From Tammie Wooster:

The Black Sheep POD is asking for your help on our Fundraiser coming up February 19th & 20th. We would like to ask for your help in supporting the Jacksboro Fire Department and the BSOT Pod with this unique raffle! The cart we are giving away is a special edition that was custom built for this event. We will be emailing pics out as soon as they are finished building it.

If you would like to buy a ticket, or better yet, if you could sell a couple for us, email or call and we will send you some. Also for those in this part of the country, come out to this two-day cookoff and enjoy lots of food and fun!

For tickets, call:

Budda Manske 817-475-0300

Bruce Stewart 817-269-4797

Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221

Jon Reese 940-631-0499

From Karen Bains and Dave Boone:
Plan on attending the 11th Horny Toad CCO in Rankin, TX.  It is the place to be on February 5!  There will be a Fish Fry on Friday night as well as the Tequila Rose Party for all the women, and on Saturday morning we will start with Cook's Breakfast an then the Parade announcing t the arrival of the Horny Toads that have been rounded up and for the past month have been herded toward Rankin.  This will be followed by the Horny Toad CCO.  Remember, only 1 man has ever been a winner!  Saturday night there will be a Stew Supper.  Mark your calendars!  This is the only place to be on February 5.  


From the Bastrop CCO:
Winner Bastrop - Sunday

1. B eckie Allen 


2. Steve Nadeau


3. Elainen Lopez 


4. Nell Causey


5. Joel Hattzer 


6. Earl Who Gorham


7 Diane Lewis 


8. Joe Trigo Q'd 


9 Renee Moore 


10 Steve Ashman




Show 


1. Joe Trigo Q'd 


2. Elizabeth Livingston 


3. Margo Smith.




From Cynthia Gill:

Just wanted to say that all of us involved with the CASI cook-off in San Miguel de Allende on January 29th are thrilled that one of our participants will be TICC champion, Tom Dozier!!!!  We are looking forward to a wonderful cook-off, beautiful and sunny Mexico weather and lots of great food and fun.  

If you would post our information sites again, I would really appreciate it.  Please let everyone know that if they need additional information, just call me.  My numbers are: 281-480-1912 and 832-287-1912.

For information about the city of San Miguel, go to: 

http://sanmiguelinformation.blogspot.com/

For cook-off sign up forms and specific cook-off info, go to:

http://chiliandcharros.com/

In addition to our CASI competition, we have a public-judged chili (first prize is two roundtrips on American Airlines), a charro beans competition (first prize is a week's bed and breakfast stay in Zihuatanejo) and best margaritas (a bottle of Casa Dragones Tequila, one of the world's best, not to mention most expensive!).  We are excited that CASI awards are by San-Miguel-based Rose Ann Hall Designs this year.  They are beautiful.

Hope to see everyone in magical San Miguel de Allende!

From Sherrie Davis:

Also Mark your Calendars for 

Side note:  Cindy Reed Wilkins and Cin Chili will be appearing at the Independence Harley Davidson Dealership to help raise money for the Veterans by selling Frito Pies and she will also be doing a book signing - Bobby Flay's Throw Down First Year where Cindy is in it.


NOTE:  If you have an item that you want included in the agenda for either the Board of Director's Winter Workshop on January 30 or the Board of Director's Meeting on February 1st, please get them to me as soon as possible, but by January 15th.  This meeting will be held at the Irving Elks in Irving, TX.  CASI members are invited and encouraged to attend.

From Larry Solansky:
January 8, 2011, Knights of Columbus Council 2971 Chili Cook off.  KC Hall, two miles west of Columbus on I-10 frontage road.  Categories include CASI Chili, Local Chili, Pinto Beans, Salsa and Margaritas. Set up will be between 7am & 9 am, Chili turn in at 1:00pm,  Salsa and Margaritas turn in at 11:00am. Beans turn in a 12noon.   $20.00 Chili entry fee and $15.00 each for Salsa, Margaritas and Beans. Trophys given for Chili and Showmanship.  Jackpot beans, margaritas and salsa 50/50 split.  For info, contact Larry Solansky, 979-732-4764 or lsolansky@hotmail.com.  See you there!!

From Carrie Kinnison:

Thanks to everyone that came to celebrate New Years in Kingsland.  Thanks to all that helped out to make this another successful CCO.  Wishing all A Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 2011!  See you on the Chili Trail soon!

Just Because CCO--45 cooks

 1.  Connie Collier--Snyder, TX

 2.  Cliff Miller--San Angelo, TX

 3.  Lynn Delgado--Houston, TX

 4.  Tim Collier--Snyder, TX

 5.  Tricia Byrom--Kerrville, TX

 6.  Michael Mayorga--Magnolia, TX

 7.  Lynn Hejtmancik--Buda, TX

 8.  Bubba Reinke--Martindale, TX

 9.  Bill Dees--Bulverde, TX

10. Traci Bond--Kerrville, TX

SHOW

 1.  BB'S Chili--Jessie Waguespack--Austin, TX

 2.  Fall Down Chili--Kim Hiley--Hye, TX

 3.  Spine Tingling Chili--Carrie Kinnison--Marble Falls, TX

Rusty's CCO--67 Cooks

 1.  Tricia Byrom--Kerrville, TX

 2.  Cliff Miller--San Angelo, TX

 3.  Billie Doss--Georgetown, TX

 4.  Joe Trigo--Bastrop, TX 

 5.  Kathy Boone--Odessa, TX

 6.  Wendell Carnes--Marble Falls, TX

 7.  Michael Mayorga--Magnolia, TX

 8.  Charmaine Rogers--San Antonio, TX

 9.  Connie Collier--Snyder, TX

10.  Tim Collier--Snyder, TX

SHOW

 1.  Fall Down Chili--Kim Hiley--Hye, TX

 2.  Ass Fault Chili--Chuck Spishock--Dickinson, TX

 3.  AYI MIJO--Michael Mayorgo--Magnolia, TX

Black Eye Peas

 1.  Jeanette Cardenas--Austin, TX

 2.  Jessie Waguespack--Austin, TX

 3.  Rita Huffman--Austin, TX

Ladies Auixiliary CCO--38 cooks

 1.  Harvey Haynes--Spring Branch, TX

 2.  Colleen Gott--Round Mountain, TX

 3.  Mike Zaccoro--Pfugerville, TX

 4.  Clyde Rogers--San Antonio, TX

 5.  Randy Pittman--San Antonio, TX

 6.  Barbara Schueler--Leander, TX

 7.  Traci Bond--Kerrville, TX

 8.  Kyle Bond--Kerrville, TX

 9.  Karen Baines--Rankin, TX

10.  Larry Kinnison--Marble Falls, TX

SHOW

 1.  12 Pack Chili--Eldon Hiley, Hye TX

 2.  Unclaimed

 3.  Unclaimed

Note:  We will be out of the area for the rest of this week.  We will have some internet service.  When we do, I will try to post updates.  I will post on Friday sometime.  Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year and are ready to cook chili in 2011!