A NEW MEXICO PERSPECTIVE Super Bowl XLII Chili Championship
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A NEW MEXICO PERSPECTIVE Super Bowl XLII Chili Championship
April 2008 Web Page www.chili.org A NEW MEXICO PERSPECTIVE Super Bowl XLII Chili Championship Volume 21 Issue 4 Maritime Republic of Eastport Saturday night in Annapolis is always party time, but things get jacked up to new heights of debauchery when the Maritime Republic of Eastport is involved. This year the microrepublic invited chili cooks from the Mason Dixon Pod to help them entertain and feed an appreciative crowd at their Mardi Gras themed Ambassadors Ball at the Annapolis Democratic Club. If you happen to be a New Mexico Chile cook, the CASI world can be fast paced and more than a little daunting. Bordered on the right by Texas and on the left by Arizona we often suffer from what I will term “chili dementia” derived from constantly turning our head one way or the other and then traveling in the direction our head last turned. Such was the case for me this month. For reasons only the leprechauns can explain, I wound up in Glendale, Arizona. Way back in October, Mr. “Ricky Ticky” Thomas walked up to me, asked for a cold beverage, and then asked if I could help him put together a chile cooking team for Super Bowl XLII. I didn’t take the question seriously at the time but I told him I’d do what I could. While we stood there enjoying our beverages, Ms. Eve “The Diamond” DuMond walked up and joined in the conversation. As it turned out, she too had heard of this competition when she attended the GP Meeting in September. Yup, she wanted to “play” as well. So we stood around some more enjoying our beverages when Mrs. Karen “The Tasker” Thomas came along and told us that the teams could be no larger than four. Alas, a team was formed. This poor old New Mexico cook was “trapped”. Being that this was early in October, we decided that we would cook Hatch green chile (green chili was in season) because we figured that it would be something that no other team would think of and it would be different (some Continued on Page 8 CASI Hot Line 888-CASIHOT If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of June your cookoff information must be in the hands of the CASI Upcomings Director by April 15th to meet the 30 day cookoff advertising requirement. For three of the past four years the MRE has welcomed the addition of the CASI sanctioned Heat by the Harbor Chili Cook Off to their annual Tug of War event against arch-enemy Annapolis, or Westport, as East Porta Ricans prefer to call it. To show appreciation for their continuing support and friendship, 8 Mason Dixon Pod cooks whipped up huge batches of traditional Texas chili, Chile Verde, and several kitchen sink freestyle chili along with fresh baked cornbread, cheese, fritos, chips and salsa and other fixings to help the group celebrate their tenth year of community service with an emphasis on fun. Good times and good chili flowed, along with live zydeco music and a variety of refreshing adult beverages, into the wee small hours. For more information about The Maritime Republic of Eastport check their website at www.themre.org. Up the Republic! John Iaquinta Chili Scribbler ~ Mason Dixon Pod www.chili-mac.com Chili Appreciation Society International Inc. P.O. Box 859 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Non Profit Organization US Postage Paid Kerrville, Texas Permit No. 81 Page 2 Terlingua Trails April 2008 TallyWhackers ED Pondering Communications – they’re working! During the past months I’ve been getting change of address notices and have been notified of changes in cookoff referees. Keep up the good work. Here’s a summary of the CASI Scholarship Program this year. I thought you might find the variety of applicants and their goals to be interesting. We received 162 applications. They came from all over the United States: Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, Alaska, and more. Jim Tomlin, Ben Berry, and James Espinoza deserve special credit for their efforts promoting the Scholarship Program. At least 25% of the total applications were attributed to these three gentlemen. Congratulations to them! The scholarship applicants expressed desires to pursue a wide variety of fields, ranging from technical schools to two-year programs to four-year degrees and beyond. A small sampling of their study plans would include cosmetology, law enforcement, biology, nursing, animal science, medical school, diesel mechanics school, history, computers, international affairs, engineering, dental hygiene, music, business, literature, education, broadcast journalism, and many more. The task of picking and ranking the top candidates is very difficult. There are so many deserving students based on achievement and need. The essays included with the completed applications reveal what great people these young folks are. They also show the need for scholarship help and how valuable a CASI scholarship would be to them. The transcripts reveal what great students these folks are. Most applicants are at or very near the top of their class. Now, it’s also necessary that I communicate with you. Usually, this comes in the form of a postcard informing you that you have qualified for TICC. Most cooks really like getting these postcards. However, if I don’t have your mailing address, the USPS has a hard time getting these to you and usually sends them back to me. There are many parts of our country where home mail delivery is not available, so people must have PO boxes. I realize our forms all say “Address.” Please understand this to mean “Mailing Address.” I don’t need to know your street address, unless you’re inviting me over for a couple of beers. The Referees get another pat on the back; this is the third month in a row with no delinquent cookoff paperwork. We are now getting into the warmer weather and more cookoffs. Let’s keep this streak going. Bill Pierson CASI TallyMaster I encourage all of you to promote this program in your communities. Your efforts will generate a lot of goodwill toward you, your Pod, and CASI. Now, let’s get back to the business of cooking and having fun. Alan Important Insurance Notice CASI INSURANCE Please make note: the contact for obtaining insurance certificates for cookoffs has changed. To get a certificate (proof of insurance) for your cookoff, please contact Michelle Moreau-Account Manager, or Mindy Hines, Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc., 11403 Cronridge Drive, PO Box 0664, Owings Mills, MD 21117-0664, Phone: 410-356-9500, Fax: 410-363-3520, Email: [email protected] CASI members, please check your personal information in the CASI Information System. Corrections and additions should be sent to CASI Data Manager, Joe Price at [email protected] Alan Dean’s Chili Hot News is now available on the web at: www.chotnews.blogspot.com/ This newsletter is updated almost daily with the latest news about CASI, cookoffs, cooks, and much more. If you are holding a cookoff, please make sure the venue has their own insurance before having them listed as an additional insured on the CASI certificate for that event. Holding a cookoff at a location that does not have insurance, and basically sharing the CASI insurance for their liability, could have catastrophic consequences to our insurance and ability to continue holding cookoffs. The purpose of CASI insurance is to protect CASI and is not to protect those too foolish to protect themselves. Alan Terlingua Trails Editor & Publisher: Doug (Bucky) Seelig Contributing Editors: Upcoming Cookoffs: Dorathy Williams Cookoff Results: Bill Pierson Articles: Renee Moore Printer: Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas April 2008 Terlingua Trails The 32nd Texas Open Chili Championship Greetings, everyone. It seems that there is some consternation in the schedule for the chili year. The 2008-2009 Texas Open was scheduled to open the chili year with an automatic qualifier the first weekend in October of this year. However, even after checking multiple listings from the Trails, GGG, and other sources, it seems that the schedule can’t squeeze in an automatic qualifier that weekend so the Texas Open has been cancelled for that date. The 32nd Texas Open will be held in May of 2009. The Texas Open planning is well underway and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in May. The registration form for 2008 is in this issue of the Trails. The Texas Open has been moved this year to a new location, however because of the new location, there are some parking restrictions. If you are planning on camping with someone this year, you need to plan on traveling together so you arrive at the same time. There can be no saving spaces. There are no hookups. Motorhomes can begin arriving on Friday morning. Keep a lookout for more updates as the time approaches. Stay safe on the chili trail. See you all soon. Keith Karaff Didn't buy at TICC, you still can Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Bandanas, Baseball Shirts, Tank Tops, Ladies T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers and Window Decals. Aprons, CASI Window Shades, Tote Bags. 2006 Posters and some previous years available. Dorathy Williams 1-888-227-4468 or email Donations, Contributions and Memorials The following made a donation to the CASI Scholarship Fund: Reva Weatherly The following memorials were made to the CASI Scholarship Fund: In memory of Roger Baines: Pod on the Pedernales, State of Texas Pod Page 3 Bess’ Best Hello once again to all from Truman Corners in the northeast part of beautiful Lamar, Missouri. I hope all of you are like Harry and me, just counting the days till the November election. Because regardless of who is elected President, all kinds of changes are going to be made for the good. Seems like something I have heard before; whatever, I will be glad to see it all over with. I don’t know what kind of changes they plan to make but to start with the price of gasoline and groceries would be good. Harry and I have had to come out of retirement (partially) to try and help make ends meet, and I know we are not in this boat alone. On a lighter note, there will be a 2008 Missouri State Chili Cookoff and it will be held in Lamar, Missouri. Now how many cooks we will have show up is the $64,000 question. I have pondered raising the entry fee but it will remain the same as always - $20.00. It will be held on the parking lot and grassy area across from St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 17th and Mill Street in Lamar. Between the wind, ice storms and, yes, a couple of tornadoes, it looks like good weather is slowly coming back and with that the yearly April City-Wide Garage Sale. I am not going to get cut short this year. Harry and I have already been sorting thru those valuable items that we have held onto for so long thinking that we don’t want to get rid of something because we just might need it. Since we’ve been having some slow days at the shop, I got out the chili things out and checked them out. We went thru and rebuilt two of our four Coleman Stoves. Took the burners apart and cleaned them, checked the regulators for pressure, and installed all new O rings. Harry has been working with a new paint gun and air brush and plans are for repainting them if work stays slow at the shop. And if they don’t get painted, we can still cook on them. I have mentioned before about our classic cars, one being a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair. Plans have been made to move this project forward as funds allow. With the price of gasoline, Harry says we can drive this car two to three weeks on a tank of gasoline. Another thing is that we are going to have to change our television sets around so that after the first of next year, we will be able to watch television. If you apply now, you can get a rebate for the converter box. They said on the news last night that they have 8 million requests and it could be 6 to 8 months to get the rebate and box. I guess if you have a lot of coins, just go buy a new television that is HD-equipped. But if you do go to buy one, PLEASE check everything out! JR, our son, just went the HD route and he is having trouble receiving the three local stations, especially in rainy weather. The farthest station from his house is only 34 air miles. He contacted the three stations and all they could tell him was they knew they had trouble. As of now they couldn’t give him an answer as to how soon and if reception would improve with HD. I don’t want to get on a soap box today, cause I got to go back to the shop and help Harry put brakes on a 318 John Deere (told you we came out of retirement) and if he is listening to his Oldies of the 50’s music, I’m going to be the one to do the brake job. Well, the Dr. Pepper clock says 2:00, but it is really 3:00; Harry didn’t get it set for Daylights Saving Time, so that means we’ve got to get this in the mail. In memory of Hut Brown: Pod on the Pedernales, Puget Pod, State of Texas Pod “Thank you for your time this time and remember start slow & then taper off.” In memory of James Dillard: Pod on the Pedernales Bess & Harry In memory of Ila Rodd: Tim & Connie Collier, Pod on the Pedernales, State of Texas Pod Page 4 Terlingua Trails CASI Membership Report John Goforth - Membership Chairperson Thank you to all of our members who have renewed their annual dues. If you have a question about your membership, please call me (830) 832-5070 or email me ([email protected].) It is so encouraging to receive all the new membership applications – both individuals and corporate. To see our members renew and reaffirm their faith in the CASI organization is very gratifying. If you see any of these members at cookoffs in your area, I encourage you to make a new friend and extend a warm CASI welcome. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: ADDRESS FOR MEMBERSHIPP.O. BOX 841, COMFORT, TX 78013-0841 Our New CASI Members: Brutus Auten – Seguin, TX Walter Baker – Burlington, WI Allison Ballard – Waxahachie, TX James Ballard – Waxahachie, TX Javier Barrera – Mission, TX Courtney Bowden – Ferris, TX Hershel Brannen – San Dimas, CA Johnny Campbell – Meadowlakes, TX Orlando Del Bosque – Riviera, TX Darrell L. Holligan – Amarillo, TX Todd Hopson – Fort Smith, AR Joe Jenkins – Waxahachie, TX Greg Kniemeyer – Reston, VA John Kuban – Rockwall, TX John Morrissey – Norton, MA Ruth Murry – Bartlett, TN Thomas Murry – Bartlett, TN Teddi Patrick – Milledgeville, GA Daniel Placencia – Morongo Valley, CA Tim Randolph – Denton, TX Mark Schultz – Fort Stockton, TX Chris Shepherd – Hutto, TX Alexandrina Sievering – Columbia, MO Jeff Sievering – Somers, CT Glen Stanley – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Larry Walton – Robinson, TX Renewing Members Cherry Baker – Shreveport, LA Lisa M. Bevis – Oklahoma City, OK Joel Bowman – Brown Summit, NC Michele Del Bosque – Riviera, TX Ursula Earnest – Arlington, TX Jon Frederickson – Lake Geneva, WI Michael Fuller – Granite Bay, CA LeMonte Gregory – Parker, CO Roger Hensley – Mineral Wells, TX Lynn Howell – Maurice, LA Phil Kelley – Garland, TX Dan Meeks – Frankfort, IN Risa Ray – Houston, TX John Reed – Littleton, CO Roland Regeon – Phoenix, AZ Ronnie Schimschat – Waco, TX James Timberlake – Buda, TX James M. Timmens – San Antonio, TX Corporate Membership John Goforth - Membership Chairperson PLEASE WELCOME AND THANK THESE CASI MEMBERS. They have invested in our Society as Annual Corporate Members. If you live in their area, PLEASE stop by and thank them personally. Welcome Our New Corporate Members Comanche Trails - Terlingua, TX Please Welcome Back Our Returning Corporate Members Purple Haze Jeep Club - Gardendale, TX R & R Construction Inc. - Monahans, TX CORPORATE MEMBERS Ballenger & Associates - DeLeon, TX Big Bend Motor Inn - Terlingua, TX Big Bend River Tours, Inc. - Terlingua, TX Canyon Lake Medical Center - Canyon Lake, TX Capitol One, N.A. - Austin, TX April 2008 Carefree RV Resorts - Scottsdale, AZ Cherokee Lakes, Inc. - Alexander, AR Chisos Mining Co. Motel, Inc. - Terlingua, TX Comanche Trails – Terlingua, TX Cycletek - Terlingua, TX Dave’s Pepper Place - Spring, TX Desert Sports - Terlingua, TX Dumb Blond Enterprises LLC - Kansas City, MO El Paso Kid - St. Petersburg, FL Far Flung Outdoor Center - Terlingua, TX Forever Resorts, Chisos Mountains Lodge - Big Bend Natl. Park, TX Goshawk Environmental Consulting, Inc. - Kyle, TX Hut Brown, Director Emeritus - El Paso, TX International River Runners - Austin, TX Irving Elks #2334 - Irving, TX Lake Country Lanes - Marble Falls, TX Long Draw Pizza - Terlingua, TX Lorina’s Cantina - Del Rio, TX Dr. Steve & Ann Meyer - Dallas, TX Mitchell Resort & RV Park - Perrin, TX Mockingbird Hill - Bronte, TX Monosite, Inc. - Odessa, TX 9 Fingers Jeep Tours - Odessa, TX CASI would like to welcome back these annual members and some of our past members who have joined us again. Remember if you’re moving, let us know. Your Trails will not follow you without an address change. You can either call me (830-832-5070) or email me at [email protected] Need to know when your membership expires or how to get in touch with a friend, visit the CASI Information site (CIS). It can answer those questions and a whole lot more! I hope each of you will take the time to add your phone numbers and email addresses to your data. You never know who might give you a call!!! Passport America - Long Beach, MS Pecan Grove RV Park - Alpine, TX Pelican’s on the Bayou - New Iberia, LA Phoenix Country Club - Stanton, TX Poochco Sportswear & Apparel - Ft. Worth, TX Purple Haze Jeep Club - Gardendale, TX Quilts, Etc by Marguerite - Terlingua, TX R&R Construction, Inc. - Monahans, TX Rancho Fandango - Terlingua, TX Red Lion Spicy Food Company - Red Lion, PA Red River Conference Center - Red River, NM Renfro Foods, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX Rio Bravo Security - Terlingua, TX Saltwater Cowboy Cantina - Terlingua, TX San Antonio Pod CASI - San Antonio, TX Southwest Abstract & Title Co. - Rankin, TX Southwest Canopy of Texas - Houston, TX Southwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. - Odessa, TX Study Butte Store - Terlingua, TX T&K Dairy - Snyder, TX Taylor Construction - Terlingua, TX Ten Bits Ranch - Terlingua, TX Terlingua Auto Service - Terlingua, TX Texa-Chem Specialties of Midland - Midland, TX Thunderbird Machinery - Odessa, TX Unknown Toner - Midland, TX Vineyards of Texas - Canyon Lake, TX Wales Land Company, Inc. - Terlingua, TX WPI Firefighter’s Fund - Ft. Worth, TX April 2008 Terlingua Trails TALLYMASTER'S REPORT YEAR-TO-DATE COOK0FF-OFF STATISTICS REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS PTS HELD JUDGED 12 13 296 12 9 193 6 1 28 9 1 15 9 5 96 6 1 17 12 6 119 6 2 50 6 1 91 6 5 152 9 3 61 6 2 31 6 1 32 6 3 158 9 2 40 9 4 109 12 5 92 6 1 16 6 1 15 9 5 97 12 154 4,961 9 3 69 228 6,738 STATE ARKANSAS ARIZONA CALIFORNIA COLORADO FLORIDA IOWA ILLINOIS INDIANA KANSAS LOUISIANA MARYLAND MISSOURI MISSISSIPPI MEXICO NORTH CAROLINA NEW MEXICO OKLAHOMA PENNSYLVANIA SOUTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE TEXAS VIRGINIA GRAND TOTAL Page 5 Qualified As Of March 15, 2008 COOKS MONEY RAISED 15,570.00 20,843.00 1,500.00 450.00 14,000.00 5,200.00 4,788.00 31,000.00 2,487.00 4,797.00 6,550.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 4,875.00 1,500.00 3,756.00 17,375.00 187.00 13,000.00 43,400.00 304,769.00 950.00 502,997.00 DELINQUENT COOKOFFS - These are Cookoffs held before 02/01/08 that results have not been received for! *** No Delinquent Cookoffs *** Remember Loved Ones Contributions to the CASI National Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or to honor a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion are always appreciated. Please feel free to utilize this form when submitting a donation. Donations should be mailed to: Alan Dean, Executive Director, CASI, 112 Leaning Oak Circle, Johnson City, TX 78636. A contribution is enclosed in the amount of $____________. 90 Don Causey, Seguin TX 91 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 92 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 93 Rick Thomas, Alto NM 94 Karen Bonner, Horn Lake MS 95 Rodney A. Jones, Horn Lake MS 96 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 97 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 98 R. Bruce Stewart, Hurst TX 99 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 100 Morris Moss, Garland TX 101 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 102 Mack Walker, Arlington TX 103 David Manske, Arlington TX 104 Ken Bennett, Slidell LA 105 Lee Estabrook, Minden LA 106 Bill Martin, Shreveport LA 107 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX 108 Ralph Hay, Pasadena TX 109 Roland Regeon, Phoenix AZ 110 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX 111 John Iaquinta, Severna Park MD 112 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 113 Larry George, Livingston TX 114 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 115 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 116 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX 117 Kimberly A. (Kim) Dunn Sierra Vista AZ 118 Nancy Egger Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 119 Debbie Wasik, Kingman AZ 120 Jeffrey Goekler, Phoenix AZ 121 Eric Rudisill, Quartzsite AZ 122 David J.”MadJack” Garner, Mesa AZ 123 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 124 David Lake, Jacksonville TX SHOW TEAMS 47 Ayi Mijo, Seabrook TX Mayorga, Michael A 48 Jim Zone, Hernando MS Wilkinson, Jim 49 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS Murry, James 50 Dr. Ray, Waxahachie TX Calhoun, Ray 51 Ska Tatanka, Spring TX Sommer, Mark 52 Dungeon Stew, Heflin LA Gildon, Maris 53 Trailblazer Cooking Team, Hurst TX Moon, Beth 54 River Rat Chili, Round Rock TX Copeland, Keith 55 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX Stoppiro, Don 56 Colet Zoo, Victoria TX Lowery, Robert 57 Schoolhouse Chili, Little Rock AR Frye, Stuart 58 Aunt Donna’s Chili, Crawford TX Conrad, Donna 59 Fall From Grace Chili, Kyle TX Talavera, Kelly 60 Quartsite Clowns, The, Quartsite AZ Sheehan, Dee 61 Last Place Chili, Mesa AZ Garner, David J.”MadJack” 62 Construction Zone Chili, Tyler TX Nipp, Arlon CONDOLENCES Please keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers Caroyn Seifert DeYoung-CASI Life Member-Houston, Texas This contribution is in memory of or in honor of: __________________________ Please send acknowledgement to: _______________________________________ (Name) _________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City, State, Zip) Indicate acknowledgement is from:______________________________________ (Name) _________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City, State, Zip) Editor's Note If you have articles or photos of cookoffs or events in your area you would like to share with the CASI community, please send them to me and I will publish them if space permits. Bucky Page 6 Terlingua Trails April 2008 Cook Off Winners Jan 19, 2008-001 - Tarpon Springs FL 3rd Annual Suncoast Chili Cookoff, 17 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Kenneth Swart, Kennesaw GA 2 Glen Hill, Dublin GA 3 Robbie Swart, Kennesaw GA 4 Kitty Dolan, Brooksville FL 5 Bert Dunn, Homosassa FL 6 Frank Arevalo, Wellington FL 7 Candace (Candi) Arevalo Wellington FL 8 Ken Rodd, Manchaca TX 9 Peggy Thomas, Anna Maria FL 10 Charles E. (Chuck) Dolan Brooksville FL SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Miss Kitty’s Fire Gal Chili Brooksville FL Kitty Dolan 2 UNCLAIMED 3 Lake Dogs, Milledgeville GA Hance Patrick Feb 1, 2008-001 - Waxahachie TX NOW Pod No-Frills Chili Cookoff, 38 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Terry Guerra, Ovilla TX 2 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 3 David Lefler, Bardwell TX 4 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 5 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX 6 Gary Brignon, Waxahachie TX 7 Danny Strunc, Ennis TX 8 R. Bruce Stewart, Hurst TX 9 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX 10 Beth Moon, Hurst TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Dr. Ray, Waxahachie TX Ray Calhoun 2 Slow Byrne Chili, Malakoff TX Karen Byrne 3 Uownt-Too Chili, Mansfield TX Dee Palmer Feb 2, 2008-003 - Minden LA Lousiana State Championship, 70 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Mack Walker, Arlington TX 2 Cary Plocheck, Houston TX 3 Dana Plocheck, Houston TX 4 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX 5 Kelly Killingbeck, Euless TX 6 David Manske, Arlington TX 7 Roger Foltz, Mesquite TX 8 Ken Bennett, Slidell LA 9 Dee Hay, Pasadena TX 10 Neta Rohr, Garland TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Dungeon Stew, Heflin LA Maris Gildon 2 Lady Bug Chili, Houston TX Dana Plocheck 3 Mexican Sweat, Minden LA Tyler Mandino Feb 2, 2008-009 - Waxahachie TX 7th Annual Gingerbread House CCO, 69 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 2 Morris Moss, Garland TX 3 Debbie Kriska, Ennis TX 4 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 5 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX 6 Ron Barnes, Euless TX 7 Lynette Roberson, Red Oak TX 8 Terry Guerra, Ovilla TX 9 Tina Barnes, Euless TX 10 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Red Robin Roadshow, Waxahachie TX Robin Goodman 2 Firebarn Chili, Goldthwaite TX James (Jim) McCraw 3 Dr. Ray, Waxahachie TX Ray Calhoun Feb 3, 2008-001 - Waxahachie TX Cotton Patch Chili Cookoff, 30 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 2 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 3 Gary Brignon, Waxahachie TX 4 Debbie Kriska, Ennis TX 5 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 6 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX 7 David Lefler, Bardwell TX 8 Blue Kriska, Ennis TX 9 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX 10 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Ska Tatanka, Spring TX Mark Sommer 2 Dr. Ray, Waxahachie TX Ray Calhoun 3 Firebarn Chili, Goldthwaite TX James (Jim) McCraw Feb 9, 2008-004 - Paradise TX 17th Annual McChili Mc-Hog-In, 35 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Robert “Lurch” Sullivan, Denton TX 2 Roger Foltz, Mesquite TX 3 Rosa Gonzales, Corsicana TX 4 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 5 Robert E. “Bob” Coats, Irving TX 6 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 7 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX 8 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX 9 Lee Brett, Euless TX 10 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Trailblazer Cooking Team, Hurst TX Beth Moon 2 South Side Foggy Mountain Grand Prairie TX Jim Johnson 3 Chief No Ponies, Bedford TX Dale Reinecker Feb 9, 2008-006 - El Paso TX Sign-Club Cookoff, 18 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Francisco “Frank” Estrada Albuquerque NM 2 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX 3 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 4 Mark Mooney, El Paso TX 5 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM 6 Jose Prieto Jr, El Paso TX 7 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 8 Debra Stoppiro, El Paso TX 9 Brandon Dominquez, El Paso TX 10 Patsy Elliott, El Paso TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX Don Stoppiro 2 Texas Wrangler Chili, El Paso TX Donna Von Gentz 3 Goofy Chili, El Paso TX Dawn Chir Feb 9, 2008-008 - Axtell TX Axtell Cookoff, 25 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Randall Lee (Randy) Duke Valley Mills TX 2 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 3 Lisa R Duggan, Many LA 4 Larry Walton, Robinson TX 5 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX 6 David Manske, Arlington TX 7 Debbie Eiland Turner, Waxahachie TX 8 Suzie Manske, Arlington TX 9 Ronnie Schimschat, Waco TX 10 Courtney Bowden, Ferris TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Ska Tatanka, Spring TX Mark Sommer 2 Dukester Chili, Valley Mills TX Randall Lee (Randy) Duke 3 Firebarn Chili, Goldthwaite TX James (Jim) McCraw Feb 10, 2008-002 - Paradise TX Day After McChili McHog-In, 15 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Stephanie Brockman, Irving TX 2 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX 3 Coby Davis, Garland TX 4 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX 5 Robert E. “Bob” Coats, Irving TX 6 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 7 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 8 Glenda Hatton, Arlington TX 9 Doris Coats, Irving TX 10 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Ain’t No Chili Show, Garland TX Bill Lester 2 Hot To Trot North Richland Hills TX Sherree Duncan 3 Lair of the Fox, Rowlett TX Toni Bowman Feb 10, 2008-003 - Axtell TX Sunday Axtell Cookoff, 20 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Larry Walton, Robinson TX 2 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 3 Jerry Don “JD” Duggan, Many LA 4 Angie Duke, Valley Mills TX 5 Timothy Robinson, Waco TX 6 Ronnie Schimschat, Waco TX 7 David Manske, Arlington TX 8 Lisa R Duggan, Many LA 9 Suzie Manske, Arlington TX 10 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Ska Tatanka, Spring TX Mark Sommer 2 Walk Away Chili, Robinson TX Larry Walton 3 Dukester Chili, Valley Mills TX Randall Lee (Randy) Duke Feb 15, 2008-001 - Terlingua TX Friday Terlingua Chili Cookoff, 17 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 2 Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 3 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 4 Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 5 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 6 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX 7 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 8 Barbara C. Taylor, Terlingua TX 9 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 10 Larry George, Livingston TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Scott Johnson 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED Feb 16, 2008-001 - Terlingua TX Roadrunner Chili Cookoff, 21 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 2 Larry George, Livingston TX 3 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 4 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 5 Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 6 Barbara C. Taylor, Terlingua TX April 2008 Terlingua Trails Page 7 Page 8 Terlingua Trails April 2008 New Mexico continued from Page 1 New Mexico continued tasters called it “white chile”). We wound up calling ourselves the New Mexico Chili Team. So there we were, two cooks from Arizona, one cook from Texas, and yours truly trying to avoid the “chores” associated with such a venture all the while being known as the New Mexico Chile Team. What with Ricky Ticky in Alto, NM, the Tasker in Tucson, AZ, the Diamond in El Paso, TX, the coordination was exciting to say the least but, as a team, we were able to produce 20+ gallons of green chili and another 12+ gallons of red for Super Bowl Sunday. complicate things the Colorado Chili Team didn’t show up, so it was decided that the New Mexico Chili Team would be split in half!!!! Yup, Ricky Ticky and I represented the Colorado team and we were on the other side of the facility! But all’s well that ends well! When all the votes were tallied, the Diamond and the Tasker had scored 5th place outtalk 22 teams. We went back to camp with the 5th place trophy and a check for $1000!!!! We arrived in Glendale on the Friday preceding the big game and the party was already ongoing. Boy-oh-boy, can those Arizona cooks throw a party. All the AZ “Big Dogs” were there, e.g., the Coultas’, the Banas’, the Klugs’, the Dunns’, Carson Smith, the Regans’, the Fihtls’, the Ravens’, the Red Hot Chili Chicks, etc. I guess the only “Big Dog” missing was his Highness Mr. Ben Berry (I’ll speak to him about this). Nevertheless, the first order of business was defrosting frozen chile and clearing the security force. You got it! We all had to have photo IDs for EACH day. It took us awhile to get our badges but once accomplished, we returned to the chile cooking camp and continued to party. We didn’t get much sleep Friday night what with all the helicopters around and all the other security forces out in mass. So what do I remember most about Friday evening? Being scolded for not participating in more Arizona CCOs (I sometimes get this from TX cooks too)! On Saturday morning we traveled by special shuttle bus to the VIP Tailgate area to begin our contest. Folks, it was absolutely amazing to see how the NFL had transformed your standard “really big” parking lot into a party oasis! Acres and acres of parking lot were filled in with decorative wood chip, artificial plants, water features, all side walks and the concrete were covered with brand spanking new carpet, pavilions the size of foot ball fields were erected as gourmet eating establishments (complete with fancy table cloths), concert stages existed, and there were even facilities for massages. It was absolutely amazing! Pictures are forthcoming. How much did all this cost the NFL? I’ll probably never know, but a bottle of water was worth $4.00, a glass of draft beer cost $8.00 (much to my chagrin), and a T-shirt sold for around $30.00 (nope, I don’t have one). Anyway, there were around 67 cooks on Saturday all trying to do their best but for one. Me! I was involved with the high finance associated with the sale of adult beverages. Nevertheless, yours truly was able to sneak away with the second place trophy and a genuine NFL, Super Bowl XLII commemorative football (and I have no idea what to do with this thing). I’ve got to thank Mrs. Karen “the Tasker” Thomas for these points. She let my chile burn just long enough (while I was off negotiating a cold beverage [several]) before she shut off the stove!!!!! If we thought the helicopter and police were busy on Friday night, Saturday night was some noisier (have you ever seen the movie “Armageddon?). I’m pretty darn sure that every law enforcement helicopter available in a four State region was patrolling overhead and every police siren was blaring. Yup, sound sleep was hard to find Saturday night. Making things somewhat more challenging was the fact that we were expected to be alive and awake in time to pick up our security badges for the day – at 5:30 in the stinking morning! Now as you know, I’m an early riser and most cooks are (after all, I’m not sure we slept anyway). It was amazing to see all the activity at 4:30 a.m. as all the cooks walked the half-mile to retrieve our day’s badge. It was equally amazing to realize how quite it was at 6:15 a.m. because every one went back to bed! When we arrived on-site Sunday morning, we had to pass the security check. It was even more severe Sunday than it had been on Saturday. Yup, the full deal complete with little buckets for you metal objects, metal detectors, and metal detecting wands. Three of us made it through with no problem. Then there was the “Diamond”. The first thing that had to be thrown away was her camera case. She could take the camera in but not the case. This was rather strange to me because the same security officer let me keep my pocket knife. When she stepped through the metal detector gateway, the alarm went off and she was pulled to the side. Keep in mind I was right behind her and I passed through with no alarm. The security folks were doing the “wand deal” with the Diamond and the alarm kept going off. So what was the deal? Well, by her own admission, it was her jean zipper (or something in that area of her body) that kept setting the alarm off!!! To me this was rather odd! I had a zipper on my jeans and I did not remove my belt and it has a metal buckle. I didn’t set off any alarms? Kind of makes one wonder, huh? So was it all “play” and no work? Hell no! We had to prepare the People’s Choice chile in 22.5 quart roster ovens (which were provided and given to us). The AZ Health Department was right there! The chile had to reach 165 degrees before we could serve. Folks do you have any idea how long it takes 30+ gallons of chile to defrost and how long it then takes to heat it up to 165 degrees? A darn long time! Just so you will know, I started defrosting the chile on Thursday morning and this was Sunday! It was still partially frozen. To So I’ve written the foregoing so I could tell you this. I’m just a “poor ol’ chili cook” from New Mexico. I’ve attended many GP Meetings, been to 17 “Big Dances”, run for a CASI Directorship while serving as a delegate for an Arizona Pod, AND (for Heaven’s Sake), cooked at the very first Rankin and Synder, TX CCOs. From a New Mexico Perspective, the bond amongst CASI chile cooks is strong even across State lines. We are friends and as team members we work extremely well and effectively together. We should be proud of ourselves. I know I am!!!! I know you are too!!!! Bud Barrick 7 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX 8 Rick Thomas, Alto NM 9 Don Weber, Livingston TX 10 Mike Rider, Richardson TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Spicy All Over, Livingston TX Susan “Suzy” Weber 2 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Scott Johnson 3 Doc’s Cure-All Chili, Richardson TX Mike Rider Feb 16, 2008-002 - Hernando MS Mississippi State Cookoff, 32 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 2 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 3 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR 4 Karen Bonner, Horn Lake MS 5 Bruce Smith, Little Rock AR 6 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS 7 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 8 Rodney A. Jones, Horn Lake MS 9 Joe Spears, Shawnee OK 10 Chris Gissendanner, West Monroe LA SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Saguaro Cactus Chili #2, Couch MO George Kunkle 2 Jim Zone, Hernando MS Jim Wilkinson 3 Kings Hot Chili, Como MS James Murry Feb 16, 2008-003 - Wichita Falls TX American Legion Auxilary Post 120, 17 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 2 C R “Bob” Luney, Iowa Park TX 3 Shirley Smith, Wichita Falls TX 4 William E “Bill” Riordan Wichita Falls TX 5 Steven A. Lopez, Pampa TX 6 Cliff Miller, San Angelo TX 7 Margarett Lopez, Pampa TX 8 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 9 Terry Graves, Wichita Falls TX 10 Jack Shephard, Wichita Falls TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Colorado Connection, San Angelo TX Janice Miller 2 BS Brew, Wichita Falls TX Barry Thompson 3 Mutant Chili II, Wichita Falls TX Sylvia Riordan Feb 16, 2008-004 - Kokomo IN Red Hot & Wild Kokomo 2008 CCO, 22 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Charles “Bill” Thomas Naperville IL 2 Richard (Rick) Geiger, Chicago IL 3 Bert Centers, Lisle IL 4 Dan Meeks, Frankfort IN 5 Candice Thomas, Naperville IL 6 Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL 7 Tonya Jester, Indianapolis IN 8 William C “Bill” Pierson Batavia IL 9 Jim Weller, Rockton IL 10 John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Kokomo House of Blues, Kokomo IN Kevin Cavanaugh 2 T “N” T, Kokomo IN Bruce Tatum 3 T & V’s Rootin Tootin Chili Indianapolis IN Tim Brown Feb 16, 2008-007 - The Woodlands TX Special Angels of The Woodlands CCO, 44 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Roy Davis, Pasadena TX 2 Stacey Davis, Pasadena TX 3 Vern Gilpin, Katy TX 4 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 5 Karin Barnes, Houston TX 6 Don Causey, Seguin TX 7 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 8 Keith Karaff, Houston TX 9 Lynn Delgado, Houston TX April 2008 10 Darrell Hopper, Kemah TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Jo Mama, Houston TX Jo Quist 2 Pig Stop Chili, Houston TX Sharon Dozier 3 Ayi Mijo, Seabrook TX Michael A Mayorga Feb 16, 2008-008 - Apache Junction AZ Superstition Mountain Chili Cookoff, 25 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Willie Raven, Phoenix AZ 2 Ken Brown, Gold Canyon AZ 3 Roland Regeon, Phoenix AZ 4 Jeffrey Goekler, Phoenix AZ 5 Sue Seehusen, Alpine AZ 6 Dick Seehusen, Alpine AZ 7 Lylah Raven, Phoenix AZ 8 Bernard “Bernie” Kowalski Gilbert AZ 9 Cheryl L. Pierson, Batavia IL 10 Craig Hardy, Gilbert AZ SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Magic Chili, Gilbert AZ Bernard “Bernie” Kowalski 2 Brrrr Chili, Scottsdale AZ Paul Castaldo 3 Alchemist Chili, Wittmann AZ Jerry D. Lee Terlingua Trails Feb 17, 2008-001 - Wichita Falls TX Amer Legion Aux Post 120 Bld Fund, 20 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 2 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 3 Kenneth Hoepfner, Wichita Falls TX 4 Roy Huston, Wichita Falls TX 5 Shirley Smith, Wichita Falls TX 6 William E “Bill” Riordan Wichita Falls TX 7 Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls TX 8 Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls TX 9 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 10 Cliff Miller, San Angelo TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Mutant Chili II, Wichita Falls TX Sylvia Riordan 2 Colorado Connection, San Angelo TX Janice Miller 3 BS Brew, Wichita Falls TX Barry Thompson Feb 23, 2008-001 - Comstock TX 3rd Annual Richard Hinds Memorial, 31 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 2 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 3 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 4 Janita Hinds, Del Rio TX 5 Karen Thomas, Alto NM Page 9 Nobody Told Me It seems that chili cookoffs are held in some of the most obscure places possible. If you don’t believe that, may I submit Terlingua for your consideration? Then, with a look at the Trails, I find a cookoff in Wittmann, AZ. I can find Wittmann on the map but the cookoff will be held at the Western Trails Ranch. Wittmann is about 45 miles north of Phoenix, and I’ve been lost in Phoenix, before. But where is the Western Trails Ranch? So I tried the World Wide Web, and, lo and behold, I found it! The web page even has a map. I can probably find this one. The ad in the Trails even has a phone number and an e-mail address. Here’s a cookoff in Cheraw, SC. The announcement says to “follow signs.” Oh, well, if I can find Terlingua, I can find anyplace. There is a phone and e-mail for more information. Now, I have been known to get lost while mowing the front lawn. No, I won’t stop and ask directions. I don’t want to stop and read the map. I make a lot of wrong turns, but that’s because the sky is cloudy and I can’t tell which way is north. I miss a turn now and then, too. Doesn’t everybody know it’s bad luck to backtrack? So, how do I find my way to anywhere? I’ve been a big fan of maps for most of my life. I’ve got a very large collection of maps from a lot of places that I’ll never see again, but, if I do, I’ll have a map. Unfortunately, if this location wasn’t there in 1972, it won’t show up on my old maps. But in this age of technology, I do have a computer. I also have mapmaking software and Mapquest, and Googlemaps and several other ways to get allegedly up-to-date maps of just about anywhere on the face of the earth. Except, they still don’t know where Terlingua, or more specifically, Rancho CASI de los Chisos, can be found. They can get me close, but not exactly there. Not only do these maps show me where my destination might be, but they tell me what routes to take, how long I’ll be on the road, when and where to stop for the night, the location of road construction, and where all of the tourist attractions can be found, including the world’s largest ball of twine in Cawker, Kansas. But they can’t find Krazy Flats! Time passes and technology moves ahead. Now, I’ve got a device called a “GPS Receiver.” This is my second such device. My first one was quite primitive, by comparison. My second one is primitive relative to the ones that have been sold in the year since I bought mine. I don’t really know how to use all of it, but I get by. This machine talks to me. It’s not like the voices that “son of Sam” used to hear, and it’s not like that still little voice in the back of my mind that says “Don’t do that.” Instead, it says things like “In four hundred feet, turn right.” Then, it say’s “in 50 feet, turn right.” Its voice is always cool and unperturbed and so pleasant. It’s a female voice, and I’ve named her “Sheila.” I’ve never known a real, live Sheila, but this thing sounds like a Sheila would sound if there was a real Sheila. Except that she never raises her voice, never calls me a name, and never pouts. And she is really smart. She knows almost everything. She can probably find Snakenavel, Idaho, and tell me how to get there. She can tell when I will arrive. She knows when the sun goes down, and when daylight savings time starts. She tells me how fast I’m driving, but she doesn’t tell me when the Highway Patrol is behind me. When I get started again, she sweetly says “Continue driving for 74 miles.” If I miss a turn, she simply says “Recalculating.’ If I miss several turns, she says “Recalculating,” but I think I can detect some disgust in her voice. If I miss enough turns, she finally says “As soon as possible, make a U-turn.” I think she should develop an attitude. Something like “You men are all alike. You just won’t take instructions!” Or maybe tell me to go to …. No live woman could hold her temper like Sheila. You don’t want to know what Sheila looks like in my mind. I don’t want my wife to know what Sheila looks like in my mind. She has never charged me $4,300, and she’s never got my name on the evening news. I think she likes me. But she still can’t find Krazy Flats. Steve Dowdy Page 10 6 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 7 Rick Thomas, Alto NM 8 Matt Roberson, Del Rio TX 9 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX 10 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Spicy All Over, Livingston TX Susan “Suzy” Weber 2 Travelin Hors d’ oeuvres Terlingua TX Barbara C. Taylor 3 Silli Chili, Alto NM Karen Thomas Feb 23, 2008-002 - Round Rock TX SPHS NJROTC Chili Cookoff, 32 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Steve Ashman, Bastrop TX 2 Janie Burruss, San Marcos TX 3 Ralph Hay, Pasadena TX 4 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 5 Carol Copeland, Round Rock TX 6 Greg Martin, Leander TX 7 Lauren Doss, Georgetown TX 8 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX 9 Helen Conley, Lindale TX 10 Ruby Ross, Marble Falls TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Just For Fun, Lindale TX Bob Conley 2 River Rat Chili, Round Rock TX Keith Copeland 3 Fall From Grace Chili, Kyle TX Kelly Talavera Feb 23, 2008-003 - Jackson TN Madison County CASA Volunteers, 21 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Richard Knight, Lebanon TN 2 Carol Knight, Lebanon TN 3 Karen Bonner, Horn Lake MS 4 Kristina (Kristi) Knight Lebanon TN 5 Tanna M. Jones, Horn Lake MS 6 Thomas Murry, Bartlett TN 7 Lynne Murry, Como MS 8 Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp, Couch MO 9 Bill Stegbauer, Memphis TN 10 James Murry, Como MS SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Betty Boop Chili, Ardmore TN Missy L Bray Terlingua Trails 2 Witchy Chili, Fort Campbell KY Wendy Story 3 G.I. Joe Chili, Jackson TN George T. Tubb Feb 23, 2008-004 - El Paso TX American Legion Post 58 CCO, 15 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Mary Hernandez, El Paso TX 2 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX 3 Bobby Elliott, El Paso TX 4 Kathy Stoppiro, El Paso TX 5 Armando Dominquez, El Paso TX 6 Raymond Lucero, El Paso TX 7 Marion “Bud” Barrick, Organ NM 8 Mary L. Rogers, La Luz NM 9 Eve DuMond, El Paso TX 10 Marcia Gamino, El Paso TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Exposure Chili, El Paso TX Don Stoppiro 2 Asheep At The Wheel, El Paso TX Carol Straughan 3 Black Garter, El Paso TX Eve DuMond Feb 23, 2008-005 - Sherwood AR 3rd Annual Sherwood Bowl CCO, 17 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Debbie Blanks, Little Rock AR 2 Roy Tobey, Beebe AR 3 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 4 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 5 Glenda Johnson, Maumelle AR 6 Lee Bailey, Maumelle AR 7 Traci Derrick, North Little Rock AR 8 Kristi Tobey, Beebe AR 9 Bruce Smith, Little Rock AR 10 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Pioneer Chili, North Little Rock AR Traci Derrick 2 Bodacious Chili, Beebe AR Roy Tobey 3 Chuckwagon Chili, Beebe AR Kristi Tobey Feb 23, 2008-007 - Wichita Falls TX Eagles Cookoff, 38 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 2 Mack Walker, Arlington TX 3 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 4 Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls TX 5 David Manske, Arlington TX 6 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 7 Dennis H. Jackson, Iowa Park TX 8 Sherry Muhlbauer, Wichita Falls TX 9 Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 10 William E “Bill” Riordan Wichita Falls TX Feb 23, 2008-008 - Quartzsite AZ Arizona State Womens Open, 16 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Kimberly A. (Kim) Dunn Sierra Vista AZ 2 Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA 3 Nancy Egger Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 4 Debbie Wasik, Kingman AZ 5 Sunny Fichtl, Sierra Vista AZ 6 Sharren Christopherson Red River AZ 7 Jan Ployhar, Brainerd MN 8 Fran Head, New River AZ 9 Sandi Garner, Mesa AZ 10 Nita Littlefield, Camp Verde AZ SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Quartsite Clowns, The, Quartsite AZ Dee Sheehan 2 None, Brainerd MN Jan Ployhar 3 Kokopeli Chili Too, Sierra Vista AZ Sunny Fichtl Feb 23, 2008-009 - Quartzsite AZ Arizona State Mens Open, 20 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Jeffrey Goekler, Phoenix AZ 2 Eric Rudisill, Quartzsite AZ 3 Virgil Johnson, Las Vegas NV 4 Jim Crabb, Central AK 5 David J.”MadJack” Garner, Mesa AZ 6 Tom J. Klug, Gold Canyon AZ 7 Dick Smith, New River AZ 8 Roland Regeon, Phoenix AZ 9 Dennis Huff, Wittmann AZ 10 Val Velitschkowski Apache Junction AZ SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Last Place Chili, Mesa AZ David J.”MadJack” Garner 2 R2 Chili, Phoenix AZ Roland Regeon 3 Chili Coyote, Hobbs NM Glenn Dickey Feb 23, 2008-010 - Annandale VA 2nd Annual Knights of Columbus, 30 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Christine (Chris) Johnson Harrisburg PA 2 Douglas Johnson, Harrisburg PA 3 John Iaquinta, Severna Park MD 4 Kimberly (Kim) Breton, Arnold MD 5 Adrienne Grant, Durham NC 6 Robin Miller, Madison NC 7 Nelson “Rick” Sievering Rockville MD 8 Roger Koltz, Palmyra VA 9 Janie Bauer, Alexandria VA 10 Keith Miller, Madison NC April 2008 Feb 23, 2008-011 - Yoakum TX Land of Leather Days 21st Annual, 44 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Ce Ce Mathews, Houston TX 2 Tori Green, Victoria TX 3 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 4 Becky Allen, George West TX 5 Clay Allen, Corpus Christi TX 6 Karin Barnes, Houston TX 7 James Strong, Yoakum TX 8 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX 9 Brent Allen, George West TX 10 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Buzzard Bar, The, George West TX Brent Allen 2 Colet Zoo, Victoria TX Robert Lowery 3 UNCLAIMED Feb 24, 2008-001 - Comstock TX Comstock School Library Cookoff, 19 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Larry George, Livingston TX 2 Norma L. Homesley, Manchaca TX 3 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 4 Lorina B. Harris, Del Rio TX 5 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 6 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 7 Rick Thomas, Alto NM 8 Karen Thomas, Alto NM 9 Don Weber, Livingston TX 10 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Miss Kitty’s Arcade Games San Angelo TX Sue Yates 2 Duck Soup, Manchaca TX Norma L. Homesley 3 Spicy All Over, Livingston TX Susan “Suzy” Weber Mar 1, 2008-001 - Austin TX Austin Lions Sightfest 26th Annual, 45 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX 2 Phil Barnes, Houston TX 3 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX 4 Barbara Schueler, Leander TX 5 Fread E. Cielencki Sr San Antonio TX 6 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 7 Dianne Stimson, Crawford TX 8 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 9 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 10 Larry “Doc” Kinnison Marble Falls TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Aunt Donna’s Chili, Crawford TX Donna Conrad 2 Fall From Grace Chili, Kyle TX Kelly Talavera 3 UNCLAIMED Mar 1, 2008-004 - Little Rock AR VFW 9095 Chili Cookoff, 32 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS April 2008 Terlingua Trails Mar 2, 2008-001 - Austin TX Lions No Frillsfest/Sot Pod Cookoff, 21 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Stephanie Daugherty, Leander TX 2 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 3 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 4 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 5 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX 6 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 7 Janie Burruss, San Marcos TX 8 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX 9 Larry “Doc” Kinnison Marble Falls TX 10 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Spine Tingling Chili Marble Falls TX Carrie Kinnison 2 Wink’s Surprise, Crawford TX Dianne Stimson 3 UNCLAIMED 1 Bruce Smith, Little Rock AR 2 Rachel Boyle, Bryant AR 3 Bo Prewitt, North Little Rock AR 4 Debby Cagle, Bigelow AR 5 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 6 Bob Cagle, Bigelow AR 7 Lee Bailey, Maumelle AR 8 Donna Jones, Roland AR 9 Tim Swicegood, Maumelle AR 10 Glenda Johnston, Maumelle AR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Schoolhouse Chili, Little Rock AR Stuart Frye 2 Mrs. Chili Pepper, Little Rock AR Linda Smith 3 Invisible Chili, Maumelle AR Karen Bailey Mar 1, 2008-006 - Gresham TX Half Moon Grill & Saloon CCO, 35 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Jan Young, Bullard TX 2 David Lake, Jacksonville TX 3 Marci Weissenborn, Plano TX 4 Dana Plocheck, Houston TX 5 Dee Hay, Pasadena TX 6 John Daniels, Winona TX 7 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 8 Jason Ezell, Dallas TX 9 Lin Lindsey, Brownsboro TX 10 Pamela “Blu” Daniels, Winona TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Construction Zone Chili, Tyler TX Arlon Nipp 2 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler 3 Kickapoo Creek Chili, Brownsboro TX Lin Lindsey Mar 1, 2008-007 - Irving TX Irving Elks Chili Cookoff, 48 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX 2 Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 3 Courtney Bowden, Ferris TX 4 David Whitehead, Dallas TX 5 Ron Barnes, Euless TX 6 Jennifer Moore, Irving TX 7 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 8 Dan (Danny) Campbell, Cedar Hill TX 9 Wade Hatton, Arlington TX 10 Doris Coats, Irving TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bull Rush, Irving TX Ginny Williams 2 South Side Foggy Mountain Grand Prairie TX Jim Johnson 3 Ain’t No Chili Show, Garland TX Bill Lester Mar 2, 2008-003 - Corpus Christi TX Texas Independence Day Chili CCO, 22 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Nadine Karnei, Weesatche TX 2 Terry Lisherness, San Antonio TX 3 Don Hoy, Cuero TX 4 Becky Allen, George West TX 5 Robert (Bob) Lisherness San Antonio TX 6 Brent Allen, George West TX 7 Dianna Hoy, Cuero TX 8 Sean Cryer, Portland TX 9 Barry Karnei, Weesatche TX 10 Clay Allen, Corpus Christi TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Allen Samuels Pit Crew Corpus Chrsti TX Steve Hindman 2 Vaqueros, The, Corpus Chrsti TX Randy Franco 3 Buzzard Bar, The, George West TX Brent Allen Mar 8, 2008-001 - Benton AR VFW 2256 Ladies Auxilary, 21 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 2 Glenda Johnston, Maumelle AR 3 Donna Jones, Roland AR 4 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 5 Bruce Smith, Little Rock AR 6 Dick Wagner, Little Rock AR 7 Bob Cagle, Bigelow AR 8 Karen Bailey, Maumelle AR 9 Richard Jones, Roland AR 10 Debby Cagle, Bigelow AR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Rockin’ R’s Chili, Bryant AR Rachel Boyle 2 Chunk Butt Chili, Alexander AR Billy Bearden 3 Homeless Chili, Little Rock AR James Mosley Page 11 Mar 8, 2008-003 - Sweetwater TX Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake, 74 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 2 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 3 UNCLAIMED 4 David Lefler, Bardwell TX 5 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX 6 Josh Stearns, Abilene TX 7 Pat Timmons, Crane TX 8 Steve Ford, Sweetwater TX 9 Terry Muncy, Sweetwater TX 10 Sue Yates, San Angelo TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Tia Loca’s Cooking Team, Sonora TX Kelly Thorp 2 Lynnee’s Wacky Chili, Sonora TX Lynn Wipff 3 Bear Whiz Cookers, Crane TX Robin Crain Mar 8, 2008-005 - Tyler TX Tyler Elks Lodge #215 7th Semi, 24 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 UNCLAIMED 2 Marci Weissenborn, Plano TX 3 Stan Moore, Tyler TX 4 John Daniels, Winona TX 5 Bryan McFarlin, Bullard TX 6 David Lake, Jacksonville TX 7 Arlon Nipp, Tyler TX 8 Deanna Miller, Tyler TX 9 R J Garlington, Tyler TX 10 Larry George, Livingston TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Construction Zone Chili, Tyler TX Arlon Nipp 2 Skull Island Chili, Jacksonville TX David Lake 3 Renegade Chili Rovers II Trinity TX Vicki Esford Mar 8, 2008-007 - Comfort TX Hermann Sons Retirement Home, 49 CHILIS CHILI WINNERS 1 Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 2 Larry “Doc” Kinnison Marble Falls TX 3 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX 4 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX 5 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 6 Terry L. Tenery, Kerrville TX 7 Ruby Ross, Marble Falls TX 8 Traci Bond, Kerrville TX 9 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX 10 Bill Dees, Bulverde TX SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Money Girls, The, San Antonio TX Mary Ellen Gillen 2 Doc’s Backbone Chili Marble Falls TX Larry “Doc” Kinnison 3 UNCLAIMED Page 12 Terlingua Trails April 2008 Cooking With CASI Apr 4, 2008-001 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. State of Alabama Pod Cookoff. Held at Adult Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive. Entry fee $20, turn-in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Indoor cookoff with tables and chairs provided, large kitchen for cleanup. Make checks payable to State of Alabama Pod. Charity to be determined. Renee Moore [email protected] or 251-949 -7000. Apr 5, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI. 2nd Annual Pods For Paws CCO. Cancelled. Apr 5, 2008-002 - Eldorado TX CASI. Idiotarod Cookoff. Held at T9C Ranch, 3 miles West of town on Rabbit Road. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Charity TBD. Contact Jim Runge 325-853- 3678. Apr 5, 2008-003 - Tyler TX CASI. Rose City Pod 27th Annual CCO. Held at Gander Mountain on Hwy 69, 6 miles South of Loop 323. Goody Bags for the first 50 registered. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Margarita Contest $10 Beans 50/50 payback turn-in Noon. Junior Chili $5 turn-in 1 PM. CASI entry $20 turn-in 2 PM. Wings furnished $10 50/50 payback turn-in 3 PM. Plenty of paved parking for RVs and cooks. No hookups. Please bring plenty of tasting chili for Peoples Choice. Benefits Smith County VFD Assn. Pot luck cooks dinner Saturday night, meat wiil be furnished. Attend RCCP 3rd Annual Twice Is Nice Cookoff Sunday same location. To pre-reg- ister send checks to Rose City Chili Pod, 2014 Clubview, Tyler TX 75701. Contact Gil Hewlett [email protected], or Wayne Thompson 903-825-3423 wayneoest@ aol.com. Apr 5, 2008-004 - Electra TX CASI. Pump Jack Festival & COC Held in downtown Electra. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Bean $5 Turn in noon, Salsa $5 turn in 11 AM 100% pay back. Contact Kyle or Carolyn Adams 940-592-9980, 940495-2407 [email protected]. Apr 5, 2008-005 - Canton TX CASI. 9th Annual Buffalo Girls Hotel CCO. Located at World Famous 1st Monday Trade Days at the base of the Mountain. Benefits C.L.A.W. Rescue Pet Adoptions. Make check payable to Buffalo Girls Hotel. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. This will be a table top setup, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Tasting cups, 13 trophys, showmanship, live and silent auctions, entertainment. Free parking for cooks. Contact Susan Matassa, The Buffalo Girls Hotel, 903-567-7829. Entry forms can be printed from Hotel website www.buffalogirlshotel.com, click on the dancing chili pepper and mail to Buffalo Girls Chili Cook- off, 354 VZ CR 4108, Canton Texas 1st 15 entries receive t-shirts and Goody bags. Hotel rooms and RV sites available. BuffaloHotel@ aol.com. Neta Rohr 972-495-3305. Apr 5, 2008-006 - Goldsmith TX CASI. WTBA Championship Cookoff. Held in City of Goldsmith Park. Limited electricity $10/day. Entry fee BBQ is $75, one or all meats. Chili is $20. Contact Sally Crawford 432-570-0625. Apr 5, 2008-007 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. Alabama State Chili Championship Held at Gulf Shores Sportsplex on County Road 6 West. CASI and open categories. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to State of Alabama Pod. Charity TBD. Renee Moore 251-9497000. Apr 5, 2008-008 - Comfort TX CASI. Horseshoe Pub & Pizza 10th Annual Chili Cookoff, 429 Front Street. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Horse Pub & Pizza. Contact Mickey or Dennis 830995-5150. Bean cookoff turn-in Noon. Friday night cooks party. Benefits the Comfort area Volunteer Fire Departments. Apr 5, 2008-009 - Mitchell NE CASI. 9th Annual Pepe’s Pod Winter Cookoff and Polka Fest. Held at Scottsbluff County Fairgounds, Mitchell Event Center, 130625 Co Rd E. Entry fee $20 for CASI red or open chili or $25 for both, turn-in 5 PM. To receive a goodie bag (Cooks Bag) this year your paid entry form must be received by March 22nd. If you pay later than this you will not receive one. Make checks payable to Pepe’s Pod c/ o Linda Todd 1525 Ave K, Scottsbluff NE Use CIS for Your Cookoff Input Have you used the CIS to input your cookoff? This is a quick and easy way to provide all the information needed. If you have any questions on this process, please contact Dorathy at [email protected] 69361. Benefits Scottsbluff County Fair. Information contact, Kyle Haberman 308635-7852, email [email protected]. Linda Todd 308632-5730 [email protected]. Apr 5, 2008-010 - Wittmann AZ CASI. Grand Desert Days Held at Western Trails Ranch. Peoples Choice Chili starting at 11 AM. Red Chili turn-in 1 PM. Entry fee $15 or $10 with Peoples Choice Chili. Grand Desert Days Festival Festival at Western Trails Ranch. Proceeds will fund literacy programs for area children and the Grand Avenue Library Initiative for Morristown, Circle City and Wittmann. Adult & Kids Talent Contest. Kids parade, Western Arts and Crafts. Gold Panning, 50/50 drawing. Art chair auction, Grand Avenue History Display, Raffles, Arizona Authors, Reading and Book Signing. Cash prizes Talent contest and Best Parade entry. Contest. Live music and dancing. Jerry Lee 623-388-9748. Email [email protected]. Apr 5, 2008-011 - Cheraw SC CASI. Palmetto Chili Challenge CCO. Held on 2nd St, follow signs. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Donna Johnson/Palmetto Chili Challenge. Meat is cooks choice, cut or grind. Contact Donna Johnson 843- 623-3298, [email protected]. Apr 5, 2008-012 - Weesatche TX CASI. Weesatche VFD Chili & BBQ Cookoff, at Weesatche Community Center, 884 East Weesatche. For Weesatche VFD annual fund raiser. Bean turn-in Noon, entry $10. Chicken turn-in 1 PM, entry $20. CASI chili turn-in 2 PM, entry $20. Brisket turn-in 4 PM, entry $20. Contact Nadine Karnei 361-564-3148, Jennifer Drozd 361-564-9200. Plenty of RV parking, limited hookups. See cookoff next day. Cooks party Friday night. Apr 5, 2008-013 - Amarillo TX CASI. Khiva Shrine Chili-cookoff and BBQ Cookoff. Held at Khiva Shrine Temple, 305 E 5th, Amarillo. Benefits Shrine charities. Make checks Famous for our fresh spices and personal service! We're proud to announce that all of the top 10 winners at TICC 2007 use Mild Bill's Spices! Mild Bill’s Spices, etc Congratulations to customer Debbie Ashmanthe current CASI Chili Champion. We are proud of you! www.mildbills.com 830-980-4124 email:[email protected] The only thing “mild” about us is our name. April 2008 payable to Khiva Temple. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Scott Campbell, 806358- 3576, [email protected]. Apr 5, 2008-014 - Parkin AR CASI. Ride in The Hills CCO & Poker Run. Held at 75 Hwy Bypass. Benefits Parkin City Museum. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle, 501-791-2191. Apr 5, 2008-015 - Dalhart TX CASI. 7th Annual Dalhart Rotary Roadkill and Rolaids Chili Cookoff. Held at Lake Rita Coliseum, 1219 West FM 19281. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn-in 11:30 AM. Green chili entry $20, turn-in Noon. Pinto beans $5, turn-in 12:30 PM. Salsa entry $10, turn-in 1 PM. Nice indoor area, tables provided. Fun group. Make checks payable to Dalhart Rotary Club. Contact Lorren Hallmark. 806244- 3326 or 806-420-9675. Email eitre @xt.net Apr 6, 2008-001 - Tyler TX CASI. Rose City Pod Cookoff. Held at Gander Mountain Store, Hwy 69 6 miles South of Loop 323. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. See cookoff previous day. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18. Benefits Rose City Pod. Contact Gil Terlingua Trails Hewlett 903-595-1400 [email protected] or Wayne Thompson 903-825-3423 wayneoest@ aol.com. Apr 6, 2008-002 - Weesatche TX CASI. Sunday Weesatche VFD Chili & BBQ Cookoff, at Weesatche Community Center, 884 East Weesatche. CASI chili turn-in 1 PM, entry $18. Pork Rib turn-in Noon, entry $20. BBQ all three meats for $50. See previous day cookoff. Contact Nadine Karnei 361564- 3148, Jennifer Drozd 361-564- 9200. Plenty of RV parking limited hookups. Benefits local charities. Apr 6, 2008-003 - Katy TX CASI. CrossPoint Cookoff 10th Annual Celebration. Held at 700 S Westgreen Blvd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. For CrossPoint Community. Live Music, fun family games, including inflatable games for the kids. Lunch plates sold for the days event. Info Tanya Dusek 281-398-6464 ext 120. Apr 11, 2008-001 - Muskogee OK CASI. Azalea Festival BBQ & Chili CCO. Held Friday night at Muskogee Civic Center at 5th Page 13 & Boston. Turn-in 7 PM, entry fee $25. For Exchange Club Charity Fund. Set up time Friday will be open at Noon. Pre-registration for both Friday and Saturday Required by Friday April 11, after that, fee $35 each category. Send registr- ation to: Muskogee Exchange Club Chili Cookoff, Att: John Rich P.O. Box 2488, Muskogee OK 74402- 2488. Contact info Darrin Smith 918-681-0479, John Rich 918-683- 4542. Apr 12, 2008-001 - Alamogordo NM CASI. Alamogordo VFW #7686 CCO Held at VFW Hall, 700 US Hwt 70 West Alamogordo, NM. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. This is an outdoor CCO and canopies are required. Plenty of dry RV camping space available. Contact Joe Price P.O. Box 238 La Luz NM 88337, [email protected] 575- 443-3313. Benefits VFW charities. Apr 12, 2008-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Relay for Life-Team Gregs Plumbing. Held at Jim Ezell’s house, 3987 Hwy 79 South, Wichita Falls. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits A.C.S. Relay for Life. Jackpot beans $5 Noon turn in. Cooks Party Fri. Contact Sherry Muhlbauer 940696-0763 940-733-4658. Email sbmuhlbauer @sbcglobal.net. Apr 12, 2008-003 - Lafayette LA CASI. LACASI Cajun Chili-Fest Louisiana Pod Cookoff. Held at 328 Guilbeau St. At the Evangeline Shriners Club. Entry fee $20 turnin 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Evangeline Shriners Transportation Fund. Contact Barry Poole 337-359-7081 Lynn Howell 357-288-5156. Make checks payable to Lynn Howell. Apr 12, 2008-004 - Commerce TX CASI. 5th Annual Cowhill Chili Fest. Held at downtown square. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits local charities. Contact Marty Cunningham 903-866-1125. Email [email protected]. Make checks payable to City of Commerce. Apr 12, 2008-005 - Cave Creek AZ CASI. 3rd Annual Frontier Town CCO. Held in downtown. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to CASA. Contact Roland Regeon [email protected]. 602-920-7254. Desert Eagle and Budweiser 2008 Sponsors CASI Terlingua Page 14 Terlingua Trails Apr 12, 2008-006 - Crane TX CASI. Crane Little League Cook-Off Held in Crane City Park, limited hookups. Benefits Crane Little League. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Robin Crane 432-664- 7459. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Also, Kids Cookoff entry fee $5, turnin Noon. Apr 12, 2008-007 - Greenvine TX CASI. 5th Annual Green Door Chili CCO. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Greenvine Supporters. RV parking, no hookups. Pete Little 832-722-3788. Email [email protected]. Bike Race announcements held at the Mexene Judging Pavilion. This year's event resulted in over $1,700 paid to CASI for the use of Rancho CASI de los Chisos. This event is growing each year and the partnership established is a win situation for both organizations. Plans are well under way for the 2009 Mas O Menos event. Apr 12, 2008-008 - Beaver OK CASI. 14th Annual Cowchip Chili Cookoff. Held at Beaver County Fairgrounds. 1015 Douglas Avenue. Doors open at 8 AM. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Benefits Beaver County Chapter of the OEMTA, Beaver County EMT Assn, Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technicians Assn. This chili cookoff kicks off the festivities of week long Cimarron Territory Celebration, which will include the 40th Annual World Cowchip Championship on April 19th. This cookoff has been said by several out of town cookers to be the best run and organized Chili Cookoff in the Tri- April 2008 State Area. Info Bill Greenfield 580-625-4499, cell 806- 339-4646. Email [email protected]. Apr 12, 2008-009 - Muskogee OK CASI. Chili and BBQ Cookoff Held at Muskogee Civic Center at 5th & Boston. Chili turn-in 11:30 AM. Entry fee $25. Benefits Kids Space, CASA, Muskogee Youth Services. BBQ turnin times Open 12:45 PM, Ribs 1:15 PM, Brisket 1:45 PM. Entry fee $25 each product. Registration required by April 11, entry fee after that $35 each. Send to Muskogee Exchange Club-Chili Cookoff, Attn: John Rich, P.O. Box 2488, Muskogee OK 744022488, Contact Darrin Smith 918-681-0479 John Rich 918-683-4542. Apr 19, 2008-001 - Stokesdale NC CASI. Camp Carefree Chili Cookoff. Held at Camp Carefree Lane 1 mile north of 68 & 220 intersection, between Madison and Greesboro NC. Benefits Camp Carefree for ill and disabled children. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM, $10 for additional entry. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Kenny Jones 336-951-2705 home, 336-9329569 cell. Steve Dixon 336-342-0563 home, 336-932- 2197, [email protected]. Visit www.ncchili.com. April 2008 Terlingua Trails Apr 19, 2008-008 - Gladewater TX CASI. East Texas Gusher Days Cookoff. Held in downtown Gladewater, Antique Capital of East Texas. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Peoples Choice award, cool prizes. Door prizes galore! Join us for the Cooks BBQ on Friday night. RVs welcome, no hookups. Parade, antique car show, karaoke,, food, vendors, live entertainment, street dance, amusements, hushpuppy eatin’ contest and more. Contact Brenda Brown 903-845-7690, 903-845-2235. [email protected], or Gladewater Chamber of Commerce 903-845-5501. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2. Apr 20, 2008-001 - Seguin TX CASI. Classic CASI Pod Memorial CCO. Held in Starcke Park East. Turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20. Cooks party Saturday night. Benefits Christian Free Clinic. Info call Pat King 830- 303-1755 or Annell Causey 830-379- 6565. Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod, P.O. Box 351 Seguin TX 78156-0351. Apr 25, 2008-001 - Corsicana TX CASI. 3rd Annual St Jude’s Christmas Cancelled. Apr 19, 2008-002 - Seguin TX CASI. TX Ladies State Chili Championship 38th Texas Ladies State Chili Championship in Seguin, held at Max Starke Park. Please note the new turn in time - 1 PM. More details coming soon. Entry fee $30. Make checks payable to Texas Ladies State. Contact James Bauer, 16429 Red Wagon, Leander TX 78641. Benefits Seguin Charities. Apr 19, 2008-003 - Jasper GA CASI. Georgia State Championship. Held in Lee Newton Park, Business SR-53 one mile East of SR515. Also GA State BBQ Championship, IBCA. Both part of the 4th Annual Habitat Hullabloo. Entry fee $25, turn in Noon. $125 for BBQ. Benefits Habitat for Humanity Pickens County. Over night dry camping and RV hookups. Contact Trey Field 770335-3553. [email protected]. Make checks payable to HD Properties or Harford Field. Apr 19, 2008-004 - Little Rock AR CASI. Earth Day at the Zoo Cookoff. Little Rock Zoo, #1 Jonesboro Dr. Little Rock, AR. Just off I-630 and Fairpark. CASI sanctioned. Turn in 1:00pm. Entry fee $20.00. Charity L.R. Zoo. Make checks payable to Little Rock Zoo. Must arrive by 9:00 am to be able to drive in to unload. All cars must be out of zoo by 9:00. Any late arrivals will be shuttled in by Zoo staff. No RV hookups available. RV parking in parking lot only. No alcohol allowed in Zoo. For animal safety please do not bring in plastic straws or lids that might get into animal cages. For further info call Bruce Smith at 501-312- 8715 [email protected] or call Zetta Friday at the L.R. Zoo 501-666-2406. Apr 19, 2008-005 - Tulsa OK CASI. End of Winter Chili Challenge. Held on the grounds of American Legion Post 1, 1120 E 8th St. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Sons of American Legion charities. For more info contact Tom Snyder 918-671-5061 or Rick Alfaro, 918-951-8116. Apr 19, 2008-006 - Bethlehem PA CASI. Heroes Day CCO Held at Cigars International Super store, 4078 Nazareth Pike. There will be military, police, fire dept.and EMS vehicles on display, lots of oudoor games, activities, plus free-style chili competition. Entry fee $20, turn-in 3 PM. Make check payable to Keystone State Pod. Contact Chip Welsh 717-244- 0227, [email protected]. For the Local Police & Fire Companies. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2. Apr 19, 2008-007 - Jacksonville TX CASI. Duck Race Chili Cookoff. Held at 700 E Cherokee at the Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Linda Clark 903-586-9118 [email protected]. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2. Apr 26, 2008-001 - Midland TX CASI. 24th Annual Permian Basin Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Held at The Hog Pit, 7400 S CR 116, located between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. $25 entry fee for each category, or all for $100. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili, Chicken, Open (Meat & Dessert) Open category free with other entry. Chili Turn-in 2 PM. Chili winners announced first at 5 PM. Benefits Rainbow Rooms and Mission Messiah. Contact Jan Singleton, jsingleton@mtienergy .com. Apr 26, 2008-002 - Spencer NC CASI. Spencer Raildays Chili Cookoff. Held at 411 South Salisbury Ave., North Carolina Transportation Museum. Benefits the Museum. Entry fee $20 1st entry and $10 additional entry. Turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Mike Williams 485 Pleasant Acre Dr, Mocksville NC 27028. 336-284-4567 home, 336- 287-0189 cell, greatpepper@ncchili .com. Visit www.nchili.com. Vicky Peacock 704636-2889 ext 232. Apr 26, 2008-003 - Water Valley TX CASI. Mosaic Riding Therapy Chili Cookoff. Benefits: Mosaic, held in Water Valley Park. Limited number of hookups, $20/night. There will also be a WTBA BBQ Cookoff. Chicken turn in at Noon, Ribs turn in at 1 PM and Brisket turn in at 3 PM. Fee for each BBQ entry is $15. Jackpot beans turn in at 11 AM, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Page 15 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 [email protected]. Apr 26, 2008-004 - Terrell TX CASI. ET’s 5th Annual Cookoff benefiting Able Springs VFD. Held again this year at none other than the now “FAMOUS” Pee Wee’s Party Palace located at 3975 CR 344. “If you have ever cooked at Pee Wee’s, then you might be a red neck.” CASI chili entry $20, turn in 2:00pm. Jackpot beans turn in at 1:00pm. 100% payback for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Raffle, 50/50 pot and other events all day. Pot luck dinner around 6pm followed by nonstop party and dancing in the barn. Lots of space and RV electric hook ups for a small donation. Reservation suggested. Cook inside or out. Contact Eric Williams 469-6522447. Make checks payable to TTT POD. See CCO next day. Apr 26, 2008-005 - Clifton TX CASI. Clifton Masonic Lodge # 360 CCO. Held at Old National Guard Armory in Clifton City Park. Seven blocks east of intersection of SH 6 & FM 219 on FM 219 North of FM 219. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Bean contest entry fee $10 turn-in Noon. Harold Leigh 254- 675-6615, [email protected] Benefits Clifton Masonic Lodge #360. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Apr 26, 2008-006 - Fayetteville AR CASI. 15th Occasional Springfest CCO. Held at Ozark Mt. Smokehouse, W Dickson St. Benefits Historic Dow Cemetery. Make checks payable to Chili Hawg Pod. Entry fee $15, anything more personally offends us. Turn-in 1 PM. If you won’t tell us what beer to drink, we won’t tell you what meat to cook. Contact Joe Giles 479-267-2655 479-236-6125. [email protected] Apr 26, 2008-007 - Houston TX CASI. 37th Annual Houston Pod’s Hal John and Judy Wimberly Memorial Cookoff held at Traders Village, 7979 N Eldridge Parkway. Benefits the Seniors Place. Friday night cooks party with open bar, Hors D’oeuvres & music by Nigel “Taco” Delgado. Saturday, Kick-Start breakfast for cooks and team members. Jackpot Salsa, turn-in 11 AM, entry $10. Jackpot Bean- off turn-in Noon, entry $10. 5th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship, Grind meat, turn-in 1 PM, entry $5. CASI CHILI GRIND only, entry $20. CASI Showmanship Also tasting cups, grab bags, live music and acres of Arts & Crafts vendors and much more. Stick around that evening for the Pot Luck Dinner & party and DJ Nigel “Taco” Delgado. RV parking, no hookups. While you’re here, just stay for the Sunday cookoff. Contact Jo Quist 713-8824904 or 713-599-6740 or [email protected]. Page 16 Terlingua Trails An “Open” Invitation to the 25th Annual State of Colorado CASI Chili Championship We would like to invite all of you to attend our 25th Annual State Chili Championship! Who would have thought that when this started in downtown Denver in the early 1980s that we would be doing this 25 years later? It has been an amazing “ride”. We were “started” by a bunch of dedicated Texans (led by Dr. Ray) and the United Way of Denver who were convinced that an annual chili cookoff in Colorado and a Pod based in the Denver area made sense. Many of the cooks have changed, the location of the event has changed, and the date of the event has changed BUT the event is still happening and it’s “better than ever”. We would like to extend a special invitation to those of you who cooked with us ”in the early years”. You know who you are - you remember cooking on the 16th Mall and the on Auraria College’s “track”. Folks such as Don and Sandy, Mel and Diane, Dr. Ray, Lyman and Linda, Tom, Bill and Cheryl and many, many more! We cook in a park - on grass - on a site surrounded by trees under the beautiful blue skies of Colorado. The park is surrounded by small quaint shops and bars/restaurants and is within one block of the Lake. So if your schedule allows it and you would like to experience one of those truly special chili events that is held in a beautiful location, please consider the 25th Annual State of Colorado Chili Championship in Grand Lake, Colorado on June 21, 2008. For full information, please contact John Montgomery at 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado 80202. You can also contact John through his e-mail address: [email protected]. The Pod’s website is www.coloradochilipod.org. The sharing of marriage... The old man placed an order for one hamburger, french fries and a drink. He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the french fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them . As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering. Obviously they were thinking, ‘That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.’ As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were just fine - they were used to sharing everything. People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said ‘No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.’ Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked ‘What is it you are waiting for?’ She answered ‘THE TEETH.’ April 2008 Tales from the Ranch Orale CASI, que pasa y how’s everybody? Hope all is well with everyone. Not much to report here on the ranch; things are so quiet, I can hear a leak in one of the tires in the barn. The chili year looks to be doing okay for now despite the economy and the gas crunch. Things will get better though. We’ve been through this before and somehow made it. I’m ready to get stimulated with this stimulus package we’re supposed to get. I figure I will get about three tanks of gas out of the deal. Barb and I took some time off from the chili trail, but we did go to where chili peppers are grown. Actually, we spent 25 days on the road driving through Mexico. We like to drive because if you fly, you miss out on too much scenery and believe me, there is some beautiful scenery to behold. Once you get close to the Sierra Madre, a whole new world opens up. Avocado plantations for miles, pineapple trees, mango trees, orange and grapefruit trees, coconuts, peppers of every kind, corn, limes - you name it, as far as the eyes can see. I didn’t see any apple trees though and when you get into Jalisco, you see miles and miles of agave plants. The trip was long but it was fun. It was more of an adventure and education than anything else. We had our moments after a few wrong turns and some missing signs, but it was okay once we found the right roads. For those of you wanting to drive and visit Mexico but are reluctant because of the language barrier and the television coverage of the bad things that happen in Mexico, well don’t be. Your English, or whatever language you wish to speak, will work fine. Whenever you get to your destination in Mexico, you will find that you are not the only American visiting the country. Mexican people have been catering to the American tourists since long before my generation. As for the crime coverage in Mexico, I see the same here in the U.S. Don’t let the Federales scare you at the checkpoints with their machine guns. Our swat teams over here have the same weapons but they are in the car so you can’t see them. The Federales are just making sure the main roads are safe to travel and are trying to keep the criminals off the roads. They are just doing their job. When I pass these officers on the road, I, for one, am glad it’s them instead of someone else not so law abiding. Don’t let those old stories that you heard in years past get to you. Granted, some are very true, but Mexico has come a long way to try to make the environment better for American and foreign tourists. Let me offer you some tips on traveling in Mexico. I ain’t no spert on the subject, but I’ve been on those roads several times, so if you have a Mexican moment give a listen. First off, don’t drive at night. Steel is a high commodity so there aren’t any cattle guards or fences, therefore the cattle run loose and you cannot see them at night. As soon as you come to a fairly good sized town, stop at a big grocery store such as Super Wal-Mart, Commercial Mexicana, Costco, or Sorianna and buy you the latest Mexico Road Atlas. It is called Guia-Roji, Gran Atlas de Carreteras. It costs $25.00 U.S. but it is well worth it. The old maps do not have the new roads, and there are a lot of new roads and more being built. Stay on the main roads if you can. For the most part, the roads are good. The 2-lane and the 4-lane roads are very good. If you come to a fork in the road and there are two signs and one says ‘libre’ and one says ‘cuota’, take the cuota; that means 4-lane and you have to pay a toll. Libre means free and you get to visit every little out of the way town in Mexico and some are not on the map, not even the new maps. It is very time consuming. Every town you go through has frequent school zones and you also have ‘topes’ everywhere. Topes are speed bumps and don’t try to speed through one; you’ll think you ran over a cow. Another good tip is green signs. Big green signs are good. They tell you where you are and where you’re going. If you travel 30 or 40 miles and haven’t seen a green sign, chances are you have taken the wrong road. You might want to stop at the first Pemex Station and get directions before you get deeper in the jungle. The jungles are very scary at night, and believe me, you don’t want to know what’s out there at night. The main roads are patrolled by what are called guardian angels. These are guys in green utility trucks that are paid by the state and the government to look for stranded motorists. If you happen to break down, just lift up your hood and wait. They come by every couple of hours. These guys are trained mechanics and are equipped with just about everything you might need and the service is free. You can tip the men and I’m sure they would appreciate it, but if you are stranded in Mexico, a tip would Continued next page April 2008 Terlingua Trails Page 17 Tales continued Tales continued be no problem. Yea, buddy, remember the journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaking radiator. We checked out after a week then headed to Compostela in the state of Nayarit, then to Tequila, then to Guadalajara. We were now back in the state of Jalisco. Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and has a population of 6 million. It also has a lot of old history. Mariachi music was born there. It is home to the largest mercado in Mexico, boasting 600 vendors under one roof. When driving through a fairly good sized town, you will enter on the main road. You will notice there are side roads on both sides of the main road. These are called laterals. Before you exit on a lateral, be sure there is a sign saying that you can. This might save you a ticket. I know I’ve been there; it ain’t funny. Also, you cannot make a left turn off of a main road. You have to be on a lateral in order to do so and the lateral has to have a left turn arrow. This will also get you a quick ticket. These apply all over Mexico, not just in the main towns. If you’ve gotten away with these violations in the past, you’re lucky. If you are planning a trip into Mexico, call me. I’ll be glad to share my experiences with you. I’ve got some good stories to tell that I can’t mention in this article. Our trip began in Brownsville, Texas, where we crossed the border into Matamoros in the state of Tamualipas. We did our paperwork on the truck the day before in Progresso, about 30 miles up from Matamoros; reason being is that the aduana (customs) in Progresso does not have the traffic that Matamoros does. This will save you about two hours. From Matamoros we went to San Fernando, to Cuidad Victoria, to San Luis Potosi, where we crossed into the state of San Luis Potosi and drove to San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato. This is where we spent the night. Our motel was downtown in an area called El Jardin (the garden). This is where artists from all over the U.S. and Europe come to live and learn how to draw paintings. It was kind of interesting watching everybody hanging out and painting. The next morning, we gassed up and drove to Celaya, then on to Salvatierra, to Acambaro, then to Morelia in the state of Michoacan. We spent the night there. Now San Miguel is out of the way a few miles but I went there to visit a friend who lives there. Otherwise, I would have driven from San Luis to Queretaro, then to Celaya. After Morelia, we went to Patzcuaro, then to Uruapan, to Nuevo Italia, to Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Guerrero, and on to Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, our final destination. Yo, Rita, three days and 820 miles later, we finally got there. Ixtapa is a resort town consisting mostly of American investors. It is not an old town. According to the history, it was a computer model before it was a town and a few investors got together and built it to what it is now. It is probably one of the most beautiful towns you will find in Mexico, located right on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Barb and I were guests of Bruce and Sharon Pinnell from Helotes, Texas. They own the wonderful four bedroom condo that we stayed in, and I do mean wonderful! We got up in the mornings and drank our coffee where the patio and dining area overlook the ocean. It was beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The resort is called Bay View Grand. The complex is privately owned so we didn’t have to worry about people from the street bothering us. If you’re not an owner, you don’t get past the front gates. In our case, we just happened to know the owner. Barb and I spent 6 days there hanging out by the pool or walking up and down the beach. At night, we went across the street where you will find more than enough restaurants to please your palate. If you ever want to visit this part of the world, just call Bruce and you can make arrangements. It will be a trip that you will never forget. We left Ixtapa and headed north. Our first stop was another resort town on the ocean called Manzanillo in the state of Colima. We spent two days there in a very nice resort that I found on the internet. It was built on a hillside overlooking the Pacific. We went shopping, ate the local cuisine, and just hung out by the pool. Just an FYI - except for Ixtapa, all the places where we stayed were found on the internet while in Mexico. I took my laptop with me and about two days before we would leave, I would get on the net and find us another place to stay. You would be surprised how much you can save by doing this versus doing it before you leave the states. First of all, we did not know how long we would be staying at these places. We were just playing it by ear. Once we figured out how long we might need, then I would whip out the lap top and start surfing. Worked out great and I guess being retired kind of helps out also. We just went across the street, hopped on the chicken express, paid the driver 50 cents (Americanos) and went to the market. Yea, we did. Beats all I have ever seen. There ain’t a calculator big enough to count the sombreros that were on sale there at the Mercado, not to mention the jewelry and pottery. Like I said, over 600 vendors under one roof and I think all 6 million people were shopping that day. I maxed out my comfort zone the first 30 minutes. There are tour companies that will arrange to pick you up at the motel and take you on whatever tour you desire, so we did that. One of the tours that we signed up for was to a town called Tequila about 35 miles, or 350 kilometros, and where Cuervo Gold has their distilleries. This was an all day tour. We had a very knowledgeable tour guide that explained the history of tequila and how it was made. They also make sotol there which is far different from the bottles that my fellow rancher and trusty companion, Mr. Dave Boone, and I used to get in Baja Lajitas. While at the distillery, I did purchase a bottle of their family reserve for $84.00 U.S. I was told that you cannot get this in the states, so I got one. As soon as I see one at Pinkies, I’ll take the hook out of my mouth and go fishing with it. Another tour we took was to the town of Chapala, home to the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. It is 43 miles long and 12 miles wide. From there, the bus took us to the town of Ajiji. This town is made up of local people and also has a settlement of American and German visitors who decided to call Ajiji home a few years ago. It is a very good tourist stop if you are in the area and has good shopping and the food is great. Anyway, we did one other tour that week to the town of Tlaguepaque, Indian for ‘=p,<?::”_@#%. This town had another Mercado but not like the one before. By now, Barb and I are mercado’ed out; we’re maxed out with the shopping. Even the tour guide was about to get on my last nerve. This was the end of week three and it was time to go home. The next morning we checked out of the nice motel, that was beginning not to look so nice, and headed home. We drove as far as San Luis Potosi and spent the night. The next day we got up early and drove non-stop to South Padre Island. We went through customs looking like the Beverly Hillbillies. I don’t know where we accumulated all this stuff but the customs people either felt sorry for us or they didn’t want to bother unloading 3 1/2 weeks worth of souvenirs. We checked into La Quinta and headed for the nearest Whataburger. God, the burger with cheese tasted good and the fries were 18 karat gold. Well, folks, this ended our journey. We were glad to get back to Paint Rock. Our cats even missed us. Hope to see you at the next cookoff. We’re ready. AND NOW, WORDS OF WISDOM: 1. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. 2. The best sermons are lived, not preached. 3. You cannot unsay a cruel word. Louis and Barbara Mattheisen Ranch Paint Rock, Texas After two days of fun in the sun, we loaded up and headed north again. This time we drove nonstop to Puerto Vallarta. I’m sure you all have heard of this place. We stayed there for a week at a resort called El Embarcadero Pacifico on the Marina. This is where the Carnival and all the other cruise lines do liberty. Embarcadero was nice but nothing like Ixtapa. The food was good. We went allinclusive so if you don’t get enough to eat, it’s your own fault. While there, we took the local chicken express downtown and went shopping at the old Mercado. It was a good little trip. We got away from the tourist hoopla at the hotel for a while. Tales continued next column Comstock Winners (front L to R) Suzy Weber, Rick Thomas, Karen Thomas, 1st Place winner Guy W. Bates, Kathy Boone, Connie Collier, Barbara Taylor, Matt Roberson back row, Bucky Seelig, Dave Boone, Janita Hinds and Tim Collier Page 18 Terlingua Trails April 2008 Apr 26, 2008-008 - Chandler TX CASI. Chandler Parks Jr League Base Ball Tournament Cookoff, South Hwy 315 off Hwy 31. Limited RV camping, some electric hookups. Must reserve. Shaded cooking area. Benefits Chandler Parks and Jr. League Program. Bean 50/50 entry $5, turn-in Noon. CASI entry $20, turn-in 1 PM. Peoples Choice ballot turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Rick Ford 903-570-6036. Apr 26, 2008-009 - Devol OK CASI. Kiowa Casino Chili Cookoff and Car Show. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Roy Huston 940-781-1452. Charity is the Devol VFD. Apr 26, 2008-010 - The Colony TX CASI. American Legion Riders Post 21 CCO Held at Lions Club Park behind Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4700 Nash Drive, the cross streets are Main Street and Nash Drive. Go North on Main Street, off of SR 121, through the third light and the park will be on the right. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Registration starts at 9 AM. This event will have Chili, Beans and Best Show. Bean judging will be at Noon. Awards approximately 3 PM. Make checks payable to American Legion Riders Post 21. Contact Bob Bourbon, 6408 Landmark Trail, The Colony TX 75056. [email protected]. 972-624-0540, 972-523-7399. Apr 26, 2008-011 - Stephenville TX CASI. Larry Joe Taylors 20th Annual Texas Music Festival & Coors Light Chili Cookoff. at Melody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Morgan Mill Fire Dept. Primitive camping $15/night Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $54 - 4 day pass (Wed-Sat); 3 day pass (Thur-Sat); $28 - 2 day pass (Fri- Sat only; $23 - 1 day pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville TX 76401. Phone cred card orders accepted thru April 13. Call 254- 968-8505. Order online www.larry joetaylor.com, [email protected]. Gate prices slightly higher. Apr 26, 2008-012 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 8th Annual Paul’s Pub CCO. Held at 1805 S Paseo San Luis at dry camping lot in rear of Pub. Benefits Just For Kids. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM. Cooks party the night before, pot luck. Contact Greg Monger, High Desert Pod 520-417-9948. Apr 26, 2008-013 - Corsicana TX CASI. 32nd Annual Derrick Days CCO held at the Petroleum Park, 418 S 12th St. Set up starts Friday afternoon at 3 PM. overnight camping OK, no hook-up’s, Turn in chili at 1 PM. Entry fee $18. Chili Grind only. Black Gold Chiliweb www.blackgoldchili.com or contact Kenneth / Robbie Swart at 70 Pine Ferry Dr NE, Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-693-0357, ken@black goldchili.com robbie@blackgold chili.com. Benefits Navarro County Food Pantry. Apr 26, 2008-014 - Harvard IL CASI. Illinois Women’s State Championship First annual Illinois Women’s State Championship will held at Moose Lodge #1289, 22500 Route 173 West. Chili turn-in at 1 PM, $20 entry fee. Sheltered space provided, bring tables, chairs, and all other gear. Benefits the Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center. For registration form or details contact Valerie Castritsis, 630- 3476164, [email protected] or Pat Gustafson, 773-685-1569, [email protected]. Apr 26, 2008-015 - Harvard IL CASI. Illinois Men’s State Championship First annual Illinois Men’s State Championship will held at Moose Lodge #1289, 22500 Route 173 West. Chili turn-in at 1 PM, $20 entry fee. Sheltered space provided, bring tables, chairs, and all other gear. Benefits the Moose Lodge charities. For registration form or details contact Valerie Castritsis, 630- 3476164, [email protected] or Pat Gustafson, 773-685-1569, [email protected]. Apr 26, 2008-016 - El Paso TX CASI. 2nd Annual CCO Held at L & J Cafe 3622 E Missouri 915-566-8418, right off the Copia exit on I-10. Entry fee $18 turn in 4 PM. Benefits Concordia Heritage Association. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Info Eve DuMond 915-345-4397 email [email protected]. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2. Apr 27, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Mosaic Riding Therapy Day 2 Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff. Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod. Location: Water Valley Park. Chili turn in at 12 noon. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. See Saturday’s info. Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753, [email protected]. Apr 27, 2008-002 - Terrell TX CASI. ET’s 5th Annual Day After Cookoff benefiting Thousand Trails Tawakoni POD. Held yet again at Pee Wee’s Party Palace, 3975 CR 344. Chili turn in Noon, $15 entry fee. See previous day for details. Contact Eric Williams 469-652-2447 for details. Apr 27, 2008-003 - Houston TX CASI. Annual Houston Pod Traders Village Cookoff, at Traders Village, 7979 N Eldridge Parkway. Benefits local Houston area charities. Breakfast Casserole-off, turn-in 9 AM, entry, whole dish. CASI Chili turn-in Noon, entry $20 CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship. More live music, Arts & Crafts and more. Contact Jo Quist 713- 5996740 jo.quist@wachoviasec .com Apr 27, 2008-004 - Clifton TX CASI. Sunday Clifton Masonic Lodge CCO. Held at Old National Guard Armory in Clifton City Park, seven blocks east of intersection of SH 6 and FM 219 on FM 219 North at FM 219. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Sponsored by the Clifton Chapter of the Easter Star #283. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Harold Leigh 254-675-6615, haroldleigh@ peoplepc.com. May 3, 2008-001 - Marble Falls TX CASI. 37th Annual Howdy-Roo Highland Lakes Pod Cookoff, held in Johnson Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. 11th Annual Highland Lakes Business CCO, turn in 2 PM. Lonestar BBQ rules, 70/30 payback. BBQ entry $20 per category $50 for all three. Turn- in Chicken 1 PM, Ribs 2:30 PM, Brisket 3:30 PM. Beans $10 turn- in Noon, 50/50 payback. Registration Friday 3 to 6 PM, Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Cooks Party. Make checks payable to HLP. Friday night Music by Nigel Delgado. Saturday night potluck. Karaoke by Dawn. Golf tournament on Friday, $35 includes cart, green fees. Contact Larry Kinnison 830-693- 5502 [email protected]. Silent auction, raffle, vendors. Benefits Camp Phoenix, mission to provide free of cost & year round therapeutic arts, wellness & outdoor programs for survivors of abuse, neglect and at-risk youth in Texas Hill Country and Marble Falls FFA. Contact Tom Cook 512- 769-0679 or RO 830-613-0686 [email protected]. May 3, 2008-002 - Binghamton NY CASI. Great New York State Open Chili Championship. Held at Binghampton University Campus, East Gym Athletic track, rain location is Events Center parking lot. Take Route 201 south from Route 17 (I- 86) follow signs to Binghampton University, located on Route 434 in Vestal NY. Entry fee $25 turn- in 2 PM. Visit www.NYSCchili.com for complete details. Introducing $500 Open April 2008 Championship, Salsa competition. Raffles, live enter tainment. Presented by Sodexho Campus Services. Contact Bob Griffin P.O. Box 434, Vestal NY 13850. 607-757-0952, 607777- 7259. [email protected]. Register by April 30th. All meat must be USDA, plus have receipts available This cookoff benefits Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). See cookoff next day. May 3, 2008-003 - Greenville TX CASI. Hunt County 4H Youth 1st Ever Hunt County 4H Youth Chili Cookoff to benefit 4H Campers and help the kids with expenses for their competitions. Join us for fun, raffles, activities and surprises. CASI chili turn in at 2pm, entry fee $20, Novice and Youth turn in at 1pm, $5 entry (cooked on site). Jackpot beans, 50% payback and prizes, Turn in Noon, $10 entry for adults, $5 for youth. Held at Jacob’s Plain Gun Club at 6734 FM 118 Greenville, TX 75401. Some RV hooks ups with electric and water. You are welcome to come in on Friday with your RV. Info Diana Trotter at 903-4564681, [email protected] or Dani Medlin at (214) 668-3997, email [email protected]. Make checks payable to Hunt County 4H Youth. May 3, 2008-004 - Henryetta OK CASI. Annual Spring Festival Chili & BBQ held at Henryetta Inn & Dome, 810 E. Trudgeon. Exit 240B from I-40- 2nd stop light turn left, off Hwy 75 and I-40. Benefits Henryetta High School & Henryetta Historical Society. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 Pm. Electric fee $5. Will also open chili judging where public judges. Prizes awarded. Live entertainment. Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Contact Darrell Coppedge or Kathy Scott. 810 E Trudgeon, Henryetta OK 74437. 918-652-2581 800-515-3663. Please register by April 19th. k_scott@suddenlinkmail .com May 3, 2008-005 - Little Rock AR CASI. Shriners Cookoff Scimitar. Held at #1 Simitar Circle. For Shriners charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle, 501791-2191. May 3, 2008-006 - Shreveport LA CASI. Post 14 American Legion Cookoff. Held at 5315 South Lakeshore Dr. at American Legion 14. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night, Gumbo served. Limited RV parking, full service, small fee. Early registration mail check and team name to American Legion, P.O. Box 19408 Shreveport LA 71149. Bring throw down chili for tasting cups. Great prizes for cooks and show teams. Contact Jim Howard 318-378-4332. Call Post 14 at 318-635-8186 to use credit card. Make checks payable to Lowe McFarland American Legion. May 3, 2008-007 - Marion IA CASI. 20th Annual Iowa Chili Pod CCO. Held at 1625 Terlingua Trails Blairsferry Road. Benefits Pod charities. Chili entry $20 turn-in 1 PM. Salsa entry $5, turnin Noon. Make checks payable to Iowa Chili Pod. Contact Gary Christensen 319-365- 2944, [email protected]. May 3, 2008-008 - Dallas TX CASI. Third Annual American Legion Post 453 Chili Cookoff, 2755 Bachman Dr, Dallas TX 75220, 214- 358-2934, CASI entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. American Legion Division turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans entry fee $5, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Doris Coats 972-254- 5920. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 453 and mail to ALCCO, 1645 Priscilla Ln, Irving TX 75061-2022. May 3, 2008-009 - Lewisville TX CASI. 3rd Annual Red Hilliard Memorial CO Held at VFW Post 9168, 997 E Hwy 121 (business). Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot beans $5, turn-in Noon. Limited RV parking Benefits Veterans Relief Fund. Make checks payable to VFW 9168 CHILI GRIND ONLY. Karaoke. Goody bags to first 30 registered. Info Jean Gilleispie 972-221-4993. VFW 9168, 972-4365256. May 3, 2008-010 - Pyote TX CASI. Aunt Jackie’s Place Chili & BBQ Held at 111 Hwy 80 E. Plenty of room, but no hookups. All cooks must set up behind the fence. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Rainbow Room. Make check payable to Rainbow Room. Raffle Items, Door Prizes throughout the day and auction. Live band Saturday night. Contact Connie Zocher cell 432-940-9084, 432-389-5505. [email protected]. May 4, 2008-001 - Marble Falls TX CASI. Backbone Creek CCO. Held in Johnson Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits MF Helping Center. See cookoff previous day. Contact Tom Cook 512-769-0679 or RO 830613-0686 [email protected]. May 4, 2008-002 - Binghamton NY CASI. Empire State Pod Cookoff Held in Otsiningo Park. Exit 6 from I-86. Maps and directions at www.nyschili.com. Benefits Autism Speaks. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12 PM. Make checks payable to Empire State Pod. Info Bob Griffin P.O. Box 434, Vestal NY 13850, [email protected], 606- 757-0952, 607-7777259. Meat must be USDA, plus have receipts available. May 4, 2008-003 - Indio CA CASI. Stagecoach Music Festival Cookoff. Held in Indio on Monroe St. Entry fee $100, turn in Red chili 1 PM, Salsa 2 PM, Chicken Wings 3 PM. Chili and BBQ cookoffs at Big Music Festival. Please bring 5 gallons of peoples choice chili and 2 gallons of peoples choice Salsa. Register early, space will sell out quickly. Entry form at www.stagecoachfestival.com Contact Thom Emery P.O. Box 7, Thousand Palms CA 92276. May 10, 2008-001 - High Rolls NM CASI. High Rolls Lion’s Club CCO Held at High Rolls Community Center located on Hwy 82 between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft in Sacramento Mountains. Take Cherry Blossom, next to High Rolls Store and Gas Station, go north a few yards to Cottage Row. Turn left and proceed West to the end of Cottage Row. Same location as the Annual Cherry and Apple Festivals. RV dry camping. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. Benefits High Rolls Community Center Fund. Contact Joe Price P.O. Box 268 LaLuz NM 88337. jdprice@tularosa. net. 575-382-5107. May 10, 2008-002 - Spring TX CASI. Texas State Open Chili Championship. Held at Papa’s Ice House. Benefits Special Angels of the Woodlands and Texas Honor Ride. Cooks party Saturday night along with a 42 tournament. Papa’s is located off of 145 North just south of Woodlands. Heading north from Houston, exit Rayford-Sawdust Rd. U-turn under 145. Second street on the Page 19 right will be Pruitt. Turn right and Papa’s is on the right. If headed south on 145 toward Houston, exit Rayford-Sawdust Rd. Cross Rayford-Sawdust and the second street on the right after the light will be Pruitt. Turn right and Papa’s is on the right Due to parking restrictions this year, if you are planning on camping with someone, make sure you are traveling together, there can be no saving spaces. No hookups. Motorhomes can begin arriving on Friday morning, please indicate MH on your registration form, include your email. We will email you alternate directions for parking MH thru special entrance. CASI entry fee $30 turn-in 2 PM. Junior entry fee $10, turn-in 1 PM. Contact [email protected], Keith Karaff 19423 Hidden Moon, Houston TX 77064. May 10, 2008-003 - Cleburne TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Spring Chili Cookoff. Held at Hwy 67 & FM Rd 1434. Lodge phone 817-645-6117. Entry fee Chili $20. CASI and Elks Division. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $5, turnin Noon. Dessert Cookoff $5 bring your recipe for your dessert. Silent Auction. Contact Jerry Brown 817- 645-6117, [email protected]. RV hookups first Page 20 come first serve. Cooks party Friday night. Live band Saturday night, cover charge. Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. May 10, 2008-004 - Castroville TX CASI. 2nd Annual Country Bumpkin Memorial Held 1.3 miles West of Castroville on US Hwy 90 West, at Stangs Bar aka Countrry Bumpkin. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Audrey Smith. Benefits Medina County Cancer Unit. Cooks Party Friday night. Dance both Friday and Saturday night. Auction On Saturday at 3:30pm. Over night camping allowed but no hook-ups. This cook-off is in memory of Gail, Pat, and George, builders of the Country Bumpkin whom have all passed away with cancer...Contact Audrey Smith [email protected] 210685-9388. May 10, 2008-005 - Greensboro NC CASI. NC CASI Chili Championship Jim Crawford Memorial Triad CCO. Held at Piedmont Farmers Market off I-40 Sandy Ridge Road Exit. Top 3 North Carolina residents qualify for Terlingua. See Web www.ncchili.com. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation of NC. CASI Chili, Showmanship, Freestyle. 1st entry 20 dollars additional entry into freestyle 10 dollars Piedmont Pepper Pod membership 5 dollars. Contact Mike Bubba Williams 336-284-4567 336-287-0189 cell. [email protected]. May 10, 2008-006 - Elfrida AZ CASI. Great Elfrida Chili Challenge. Held about 18 miles South of I-10 on AZ Rt 191, at Elfrida Community Center. Cook where you camp. Big pot luck night before. Entry fee $20, benefits Library Ramada Fund. Turn-in 1 PM. CASI rules for sanctioned cooks, no rules for locals, separate turn-in. Contact Ben Berry, High Desert Pod, 520-378-3692. May 10, 2008-007 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. 1st Annual VFW Cookoff. Held at 100 E Hwy 276. Benefits VFW #2559. Entry fee chili $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, first three places . RV parking please call ahead, extra parking 1/2 mile with full hookups. Friday night cooks party with 1/2 price refreshments. Goody bags for first 25 cooks registered. Contact J C Jones 903447-4584 or 903-356-3145. May 10, 2008-008 - Saint Charles IL CASI. Sixteenth Annual Chillini Pod CCO Held at St Charles Post 5036, Third & State Street. Everyone please join the members of the Chillini Pod to help us celebrate our 16th year for this Chicagoland area event. This year’s cookoff will be held again at VFW Post 5036 located at the corner of Third and State, Saint Charles, Il. Cook your favorite CASI recipe - handcut or grind, and we’re having a Salsa Terlingua Trails competition too. This CASI sanctioned cookoff will be held for the benefit of Pod charities. Set-up begins at 8AM, cook’s meeting at 9AM, chili turn- in at 1:00 PM. Fees are $18 for chili and $5 for salsa. Make your checks payable to Chillini Pod. For information contact Charles ‘Bill’ Thomas, 31 South Columbia Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Phone: (630) 778-7444 Home (630) 778-8752 Cell, e-mail: [email protected] May 10, 2008-009 - Midland TX CASI. Big Cats Cookoff. Held at 3201 South County Road 1140. Benefits West Texas Exotic II. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Open beans $10 50% payback to 1st place. Contact Hugh or Bonnie Russell 432687- 6878, Doris Sweeney 432-362-6991 Paul Weaver 432-638-3599. Over night parking no hookups. May 10, 2008-010 - Winthrop WA CASI. 49er Days Chili Cookoff. Held in Winthrop City Park for the Kiwanis. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Contact Lynne Brokaw 206-3645198. May 10, 2008-011 - Cholla Bay MX CASI. CHOPPS Pod Cookoff. Held at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay Sun, Tequilla, Bikini’s and Chili on the Beach. Peoples Choice at 11 AM. CASI red 2 PM. Contact Madjack [email protected] or Brenda Sabo [email protected]. May 17, 2008-001 - Snyder TX CASI. Black Gold Pod Cookoff at Tim and Connie Collier’s place located at 1528 CR 132. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Fish Fry Friday night. Cooks Breakfast Saturday morning. Pot Luck dinner Saturday night, meat furnished by Pod. 42 Tournament Friday night. Plenty of Dry camping. Motel information: Purple Sage (325)573- 5491; Willow Park Inn (325)5731961. Contact Patsy Childress (432) 5204433; (432)425-4473 or [email protected] or Connie Collier April 2008 [email protected]. 325-575-8282. Make advanced checks to Black Gold Pod. 708- 403-6145, e-mail [email protected]. See cookoff next day same location. May 17, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. 29th Annual Top of Texas Pod Kickoff Cookoff at Irving Elks Lodge, 1025 N. Britian Rd. Major goody bag item for first 100 registered. Jackpot Beans $5 - turn in 12 PM. Junior Chili $5 - turn in 12 PM. CASI Chili $20 - turn in 2 PM. Overnight camping, limited hookups available for small fee. Friday night cooks party. Cash breakfast, lunch and bar Saturday. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. See Sunday cookoff same location. Make checks payable to Top Of Texas CASI. Contact Babs Johnson 972- 523-8849. [email protected] May 17, 2008-006 - Jourdanton TX CASI. 18th Annual Malvin Prasifka Memorial Chili and Bar-B-Que Cook Off held at St. Matthews Hall on Hwy 16 South. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Local chili turn in 2 PM, entry fee $15. Jackpot Beans 80% payback 1st thru 3rd, entry fee $20 turn in 12:30 PM. IBCA BBQ entry fee $90 for all categories or $25 for each. Beef Fajitas turn in 11 AM. Pork Spare Ribs turn in Noon, Chicken halves turn in 1 PM. Brisket turn in 2 PM. Trophies 1st thru 3rd place. A great auction will follow announcements, and from 7 to 11 PM there will be a free dance. This is a long standing cookoff to honor a fellow chili cook and to benefit the charity near and dear to his heart The Jourdanton VFD. Contact Kim Hiley 210-286- 4275 cell or 830-868-2780 home, or David Prasifka 830-769-2384. BBQ info contact Mike Mueller 830- 769-2958 or 830-569-4477. May 17, 2008-003 - Tyler TX CASI. American Legion Post 12 CCO Cancelled. Date changed to May 31st. May 17, 2008-004 - La Vernia TX CASI. Bluebonnet Fest Chili & Bean CCO. Held in downtown La Vernia 20 minutes East of San Antonio off Hwy 87. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. This is our annual fund raising event to support various charities. We will have a parade, volleyball tournament, carnival. Little League will have a full slate of games. Lots of vendor booths - food, drink and fun. The park is beautiful and the cookoff area is large, limited electricity, please bring your generator. Contact Frank Pruski 210-2601241. [email protected] La Vernia Lions Club, P.O. Box 291 La Vernia TX 78121. Please register by April 17th. Goody bags for first 50 registered cooks. 210-260-1241, 210-3850108 [email protected]. Make checks payable to La Vernia Lions Club. May 17, 2008-005 - Orland Park IL CASI. Three-I Regional Open Championship Held at Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue. Benefits Special Rec Program. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to Village of Orland Park. Contact Patty Vlazny, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. May 17, 2008-007 - Jacksonville AR CASI. Jacksonville Museum of Military History CCO. Held at Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle. Having WW-II Program. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Checks payable to Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Info Bo Prewitt 9 Nicole Court, North Little Rock AR 72118-3134. May 18, 2008-001 - Snyder TX CASI. 3rd Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff Held at the Collier Place 1528 CR 132. Entry fee $18, turnin 12:30 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Pod. First Place Trophy is a Lloyd Goldwire bronze buffalo. See Previous day cookoff for more details. Contact Connie Collier [email protected]. 325-575-8282, 325-575-7014. May 18, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. Morning After TOT Cookoff Held at Irving Elks Lodge, 2015 Britian. For TOT charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Top April 2008 of Texas CASI. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Babs Johnson 972-523-8849 email [email protected]. See cookoff previous day, same location. May 18, 2008-003 - Orland Park IL CASI. Three-I Morning After Cookoff Held at Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. GROUND MEAT ONLY. For Breast Cancer Research. See Regional Cookoff held previous day, same location. Info Patty Vlazny, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. 708-403- 6145, [email protected]. May 24, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Day 1 Memorial Day Wild Weekend of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Day Wild Weekend CCO, Benefits: Great Pepper’s Meeting Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. There will also be a WTBA BBQ Cookoff. Chicken turn in Noon, Ribs turn- in 1 PM, Brisket turn in 3 PM. Fee for each BBQ is $15, Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday’s and Monday’s information. More info to come. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or [email protected]. May 24, 2008-002 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Green Country Chili Pod & BBQ Too Cookoff at the Crawfords, 23400 E 111 St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits is GCCP for Great Peppers Meeting. IBCA BBQ cookoff. This is the First official IBCA cookoff for our new organization..Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pit. Ribs, Brisket, Chicken, entry fee $75. Terlingua Trails Cash prizes for top 5 in each category. Turn in Chicken 2:30 PM, Ribs 3 PM, Brisket 3:30 PM. Announcements approximately 4:30. Dry camping with access to Hot Tub and Pool. Join us for a Very good time!! Directions from Tulsa, take SHW 51 East thru Broken Arrow, follow the Coweta/81st St Exit, at the 4th stop light, Oneta Rd, turn right, South, go to second stop sign, E. 111 St. S turn right, West, go 1/2 mile house is on the left, South. Contact Lorinda Crawford 918-271-2421 or Everett 916-810-3274 918-455-8566. See cookoff next day. May 24, 2008-003 - Victoria TX CASI. Colet Inn Chili Cookoff. Held at 3023 Camp Colet Rd. Call for detailed map or visit website www.coletinn.com. Entry fee $20 payable to VASA Pod. Benefits Medical Expenses for Wayne & LaFon Roessler. Turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $10, turn-in Noon. Junior chili entry $10, turn-in 1 PM, ages 6 -17. Jackpot chicken entry $20 turn-in 3 PM. Jackpot Pork Spare ribs entry $20, turn- in 4 PM. Jackpot brisket entry $20, turn-in 5 PM, or $50 all three meats. Contact Linda McDon ald 361578-2575. Dianna Hoy 361- 277-8687, Jennifer Danysh 361-578- 7061, Colet Inn 361-5781360. [email protected]. May 24, 2008-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. 25th Annual Southwest Open Chili Championship, the Shrineland 2395 Hatton Rd. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Top 3 chili and 1st place showmanship automatically qualify for TICC. Friday night 42 Tournament, $5 entry. Friday night cooks party-fish fry. Saturday morning break fast. Saturday night hamburger feed. Sunday morning breakfast. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733- 9221 or Bob Luney 940-632- 8600 [email protected]. All entries received by May 1st will be entered in a drawing for a free E-Z Up Canopy. After the cookoff, there will be a drawing for a $500 voucher for use at the casino, other drawings too. See North of Brazos Cookoff next day same site. May 24, 2008-005 - York PA CASI. 6th Annual Keystone State Pod CCO The cookoff is again being held in the lot behind the Colonial Courthouse, on Pershing Ave. between Market and Philadelphia Sts. in historic downtown York, PA. Bringing plenty of throwdown chili is strongly encouraged, this event can draw a large crowd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM Make checks payable to Keystone State Pod. Contact Chip Welsh [email protected] phone 717309-8303 May 25, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Day 2 Memorial Day Wild Weekend of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Day Wild Weekend CCO, Benefits: San Angelo Page 21 See how she runs – or where is she now? Jackie Brown once said that “If you see Johnye sitting down, take notice – it doesn’t happen often.” She was joking only a little. I have been blessed with abundant energy and an overactive willingness to take on challenges, and those gifts seem to be serving me well lately. Many of you know I have participated in two Breast Cancer 3-Day, 60-Mile Walks and will participate again this year as a walker in San Francisco and as a crew member in Dallas. I have been involved with the Race for the Cure since the early 1990s in El Paso and do several charity 5K runs a year. I even won my age division at a small 5K run in San Antonio in October! Some of you remember I was a Olympic torch-bearer for in Austin a few years ago (what an honor that was!). My most recent challenge was participating in the Austin Marathon. Before you begin questioning my sanity, be assured that I trained for the marathon and was diligent in my efforts to build the strength necessary for the 26.2 mile run. I am by no means a natural or “pretty” runner (think fullback). The marathon was amazing! At the start, there were approximately 12,000 runners – marathoners and half-marathoners – running down Congress Avenue. It took seven minutes for me (toward the back of the starting area) to cross the start line. My time was a respectable 4:46 and I couldn’t be more thrilled. It was a spectacular event. Otherwise, I am working fulltime plus. I have in progress the next update of the CASI Book of Lists, Rules Evolution and Bylaws Evolution, so watch for those soon. What’s next? My best to you all. Johnye Harriman State School, Voluntary Services Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/ 50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday’s and Monday’s information. More information to follow. Contact Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or [email protected]. May 25, 2008-002 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Sunday Green Country Chili Pod & BBQ Too Cookoff held at the Crawfords, 23400 E 111 St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Dry camping available with access to Hot Tub and Pool. Join us for a Very good time!! Directions from Tulsa, take SHW 51 East thru Broken Arrow, follow the Coweta/81st St Exit, at the 4th stop light, Oneta Rd, turn right, South, go to second stop sign, E 111 St S, turn right, West, go 1/2 mile, house is on left, South. Lorinda Crawford 918-271-2421 or Everett 918-8103274 or 915-455- 8655. May 25, 2008-003 - Victoria TX CASI. Memorial Day Blast Off. Held at 3023 Camp Colet Road. Call for detailed map or visit website www.coletinn.com. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable to VASA Pod. Jackpot breakfast casserole-off entry fee $10, turn- in 10 AM. Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575. Mclinda78@hotmail. com. Dianna Hoy 361277-8687, Jenifer Danysh 361-578-7061 or Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Benefits local charities, and VASA Pod. May 25, 2008-004 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days Paul Breuer Memorial Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $15. Cook on Allen Street in front of the OK Corral. Turn-in 1 PM. Must bring canopy. Cooks party the night before, May 24th, at the Vigilante Hall. Come cook at one of the most historic sites in the U.S. Page 22 Terlingua Trails April 2008 and is still going strong thanks to the efforts of many. We are trying to make it bigger and better with each year of its existence and the wonderful people of El Mercado Merchants Association are working closely with us to help in these efforts. We need everyone to come and join us for a fun afternoon. Contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275. May 31, 2008-001 - Elkton VA CASI. Centennial Jubilee Chili Cookoff Elkton Virginia will celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary in April 2008. The Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corporation is sponsoring it’s 2nd Annual (CASI) Chili Cook-off in support of this Centennial Jubilee Celebration. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Held in Downtown Elkton on Spotswood Trail across from Town Hall. From I-81 take US 33 East 15 miles to Elkton. From US 29, take US 33 West for 20 miles to Elkton. In addition to the Chili Cookoff, this event will also have live music, craft vendors, a custom car show, food sales and other events currently still being coordinated. Elkton, VA is located between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten mountains just a few miles distance from the Blue Ridge National Park and the Massanutten Four Season Resort and Water Park. There are several Bed & Breakfast establishments in the area as well. Contact Rick Workman 540- 298-8514. [email protected]. Make checks payable to Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corp. May 31, 2008-002 - Marble Falls TX CASI. Let’s find a Cure Cookoff. Held at VFW 10376 1001 Veterans Ave (1431). 830-6932261. Hello Everyone, We would like to invite all of you to our Cook-off May 30-31, 2008. As you know we are recovering from the June 29, 2007 flood and trying to get back on our feet. Entry fee $18 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to VFW 10376 CASA Cookoff. We will be having raffles, 50/50 and booths, etc. We also have RV hook-up spacs available. contact Shiela Talley 830-6939271 [email protected]. Come join us Thanks. Benefits Cancer Aid & Research/Buddy Program. May 31, 2008-003 - Tyler TX CASI. American Legion Post 12 CCO. Held on American Legion Road, off Loop 323 ESE. Limited RV camping no hookups. Must reserve. Benefits American Legion charities Beans 50/50 $5, turn-in Noon.. CASI and Peoples Choice $20. CASI turn-in 1 PM, Peoples Choice ballots turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to American Legion. Contact Mike Rose 903-593-9751. May 31, 2008-004 - El Paso TX CASI. Annual Longhorn Saloon CCO Held at 5354 Doniphan Drive. Entry fee $18, turn-in 4 PM. For Pod of The Pass charities. Goodie Bags for all cooks, raffles, Live Plenty of other events to include shootouts. Period costume fashion shows, shopping and site-seeing. Contact Greg Monger 520417-9948 or email [email protected] for further info. May 25, 2008-005 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. North of Brazos Cookoff. Held at Shrineland, 2395 Hatton Rd Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 or Bob Luney 940-632-8600 [email protected] May 26, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Day 3 Memorial Day Wild Weekend of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Day Wild Weekend CCO, Benefits: San Angelo State School, Voluntary Services Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper 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. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday’s and Sunday’s information. More info to follow. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or [email protected]. May 26, 2008-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. Memorial Day Monday Return of the Chili Queens Cookoff Held each year in downtown San Antonio at El Mercado on Produce Row. Turn-in 2 PM, entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. This is a tradition started several years ago April 2008 Terlingua Trails Occoquan River. Chili grind only. Cooks meeting at 10:30 a.m. and turn-in at 2:00 p.m. Entry fee is $20 and all money goes to ACTS, a community organization helping homeless and abused women. To register or for further information contact Beverly King at 703492-6194 or at [email protected] Make checks payable to Beverly King. Janita presents Guy W. Bates, 1st place winner, with the 1st Bronze Panther Trophy We had a great time and a great cookoff!!!!! Thanks to everyone that made it happen. Some of you do not know that Mother went into the hospital on Wed. And once again as you all know the chili “people” came through in flying colors. Rick and Karen Thomas went around and picked up checks when I could not go. They also pulled the mule and stuff to Comstock for me. Don and Susie Weber drove my Motohome out and set it up. Black Gold and everyone fell in and finished the supper and got everything ready for running the cookoff. I just cannot tell you how much everyone did and name them all. But they know who they are and hopefully how much I appreciate it. Kathy Killingsworth came and stayed with Mother so I could go to Comstock. I got out there about 6:00 pm. Mother got out of the hospital Sat. evening about 5:30 pm. My three kids came through with flying colors as well. You know how Black Gold cooks those wonderful breakfasts? They did it again!! And Lorina Harris cooked a wonderful Sunday breakfast for everyone. My son, Randel, cooked a whole hog on site for Sat. night supper. So once again a feeding frenzy went on for two days and nights. Guy W. Bates won the coveted first Lloyd Goldwire Bronze Panther Trophy on Saturday. He made the trophies for Sunday with Larry George winning first place and qualifing. It looks like we are going to bring in over $12,000.00 for the scholarship fund when it is all over. $2,700.00 for the auction is included in the $12,000. Sunday cookoff will probably bring about $250.00 to the Comstock School Library. 31 cooks on Sat. and 19 on Sun. We had a special honor with Richard’s cousin Berry Hinds and his wife Peggy coming all the way from Columbus, Mississippi to be with us. They say they will be back next year. Berry also went to school in Comstock. I know everyone did a lot more that I do not even know about. I cannot THANK EVERYONE enough for all your participation, help, generosity, and consideration. Yes, chili folks are just plain good folks. Mother is doing much better and actually said she felt good. Until the next time. Love, Janita and CD ps CD thanks the Webers and Thomas’s for taking care of him also. He loves his chili friends. Janita Hinds Music, A special BBQ dinner for all cooks and friends after announcements. Plenty of dry camping. Contact Eve DuMond 915345-4397. May 31, 2008-005 - Staples TX CASI. 1st Annual Staples Community Fund Raiser Chili Cookoff. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping and admittance to grounds Friday thru Sunday afternoon only. Enjoy the river weather permitting. Due to liability concerns this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 P.M. Make checks payable to Staples Civic Club. Benefits area community projects. Cookoff next day, same location. Friday night cooks meal hamburgers provided; sides & desserts welcomed. Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Muller 512-3572779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283 or Karen Reinke 512-357-6227. Jun 1, 2008-001 - Woodbridge VA CASI. 5th Annual Belmont Bay CASI Cookoff Held at the Belmont Bay Marina overlooking the Jun 1, 2008-002 - Staples TX CASI. Day After 1st Annual Staples Community Fundraiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday thru Sunday afternoon only. Due to liability concerns this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 P.M. Benefits Staples Civic Organization. Cookoff previous day, same location. Friday night cooks meal, Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Muller 512-357- 2779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283 or Karen Reinke 512357-6227. Jun 7, 2008-001 - Organ NM CASI. Bud’s Backyard Pod CCO Held at 15770 Furnace St. This is an NMCS Pod Cook Off. Travel US Hwy 70 East from Las Cruces or West from Alamogordo. Turn north when you see the US Post Office sign. Travel to the 2nd stop sign and turn left. Look for the US Flag. Special “goodies” for the 1st 15 cooks to enter and pay. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Contact Bud Barrick P.O. Box 268 Organ NM 88052 [email protected]. Make checks payable to NMCS, Benefits the Pod. Jun 7, 2008-002 - Houston TX CASI. Space City POD 28th Annual CCO. Held at Blanco’s 3406 W Alabama. Benefits the Women’s Home. Out theme is All American. Live music Friday night. Cooks get in for $7. Saturday we start off with our famous Omelet-Off, judging is served with champagne and a variety of fruits, judging fee $10, Omelet entry is free! Jackpot Beans turn-in Noon, entry fee $5. CASI chili, CHILI GRIND ONLY, turn-in 2 PM, entry fee $17. CASI Show 2:303:30 PM. Jackets awarded to top 10 chili and top 3 showmanship. Silent auction, Bar Tab Bingo, and much more. BYOD (bring your own dish) on Saturday night, we provide the hot dogs and apple pie. Music to dance by our #1 DJ Nigel “Taco” Delgado. RV parking, no hookups. Make checks payable to Space City POD. Contact Chuk Spisock 281- 3346718 or Don Mehann 281-493- 0105, mailto:spacecitypod@comcast .net. Jun 7, 2008-003 - Floris IA CASI. Floris Flag Day Cookoff. Benefits Floris Fire Department. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson 641-6844525. Page 23 Jun 7, 2008-004 - Little Rock AR CASI. Our Place Cookoff. Held at 7820 Stagecoach Rd. For Arkansas Childrens’s Hospital. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle 501-791- 2191. Jun 7, 2008-005 - Irving TX CASI. Delbert’s Dream for Irving. Location TBD in downtown Irving. Benefits Irving cares. Entry fee chili $20, turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Irving Cares. Contact T.J. Friedel 214-244-2497 or Teddie 972-721-9181 ext 203. www.irvingchilicook.com for more info and to view last years TV coverage of the cookoff. Mail checks to Irving Cares, attn: Teddie Story P.O. Box 177425, Irving TX 750177425. Peoples choice, fantastic silent auction, live entertainment and vendors. Jun 7, 2008-006 - Queen Creek AZ CASI. 6th Summer Splash CASA Banas - 19935 Via Del Rancho Chili Grind only. Entry fee $15. Red Chili Turn-in at 1:00 PM. 3rd Arizona Biscuits & Gravy Championship. Contact Karen Banas 480-888-0812 or [email protected]. Make checks payable to Desert Breeze Pod. Jun 7, 2008-007 - Lavaca AR CASI. Support the Sound at Lavaca CCO. Held at 2707 Hwy 96. Entry fee - $20.00, turn in 12:00 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Support the Sound at Lavaca. Contact Dara Hopson, 479782-3552, [email protected] or Steve Almond, 479-674-2235, 479650-6477, [email protected] Jun 7, 2008-008 - Deleon TX CASI. Mason Amstrong lodge 445 Held at Deleon Peach and Melon Festival Grounds on Hwy 6, follow the signs. Beans-$10.00 50/50 turn in noon chili-$18.00 Chili Grind Only turn in 2 pm. Silent aution and other fun things. Brad Ballenger-254-592-5062 Randy Duke 254405-4333 Mavis Nelson-254-715- 4075. Benefits Mason Scholarship Fund. Jun 7, 2008-009 - Hallsville TX CASI. 5th Annual Alley Fest Cookoff. Held at Cotton & Fredonia. For 100 Acres of Heritage. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM, Beans $5, turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to 100 Acres Heritge. Live entertainment Friday Saturday, Sunday. Fabulous Thunderbirds Saturday night. Free admission to Chili Cooks. Great prizes, goody bags - 1st 50 entrants. Local Division entry $10, turn-in 1 PM. Contact David Trice 903668-3974. Jun 8, 2008-001 - Deleon TX CASI. Central Texas Chili Pod Held at Deleon Peach and Melon Festival Grounds, see Saturday cookoff. Entry chili $18.00 turn-in 1pm. Chili Grind Only. Mavis Nelson 254-715-4075 Page 24 Terlingua Trails April 2008 Randy Duke-254-405-4333. For Great Peppers Meeting. Make check payable to CTC Pod. Jun 13, 2008-001 - Parkers Crossroads TN CASI. Hot-Pod Cookoff. New Location, I-40 Exit 108 South then East on outer road to Battlefield Walking Trail. Watch for signs! Entry fee $20 turn-in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Civil War Encampment and day before Civil War Renactment. RV parking no hookups. Contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208, 731-549-6945 cell [email protected] Jun 14, 2008-001 - Jonestown TX CASI. SOT Pod Cookoff. Details to follow. See next day cookoff. Jessie Waguespack. Jun 14, 2008-002 - Chugwater WY CASI. 23rd Annual Chugwater Chili CCO Held in Staats Park, corner of 2nd and Bowie. Take Chugwater exit, go to 2nd and Bowie. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable to Chugwater Chili CCO. Benefits Chugwater Economic Devel- opment, Chugwater Fire & Ambulance Community Center, Historial Group. Keeps getting better & better. More activities, better gift baskets, great entertainment, lots of fun. Contact Anja Bendel 307- 422-3493. townofchugwater@yahoo. com. Jun 14, 2008-003 - Ft Worth TX CASI. 32nd Annual Cowtown Pod CCO. Benefits DFW Center for Autism Grapevine, TX. Held at Cabela’s, exit 65 on I-35W north of NE Loop 820 and South of Texas Motor Speedway. Cabelas will again have Fathers Day/ Kids Day games, activities, displays, discount coupons and lots more to do and see this year. Cowtown will have raffles for lots of great items. Friday arrivals welcomed. Plenty of RV parking No hookups. Cooks party Friday night with entertainment. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Trophies for top 10 chilis, top 10 juniors, and top 3 show. 1st place CASI chili wins airfare/hotel to cook at ST Thomas Virgin Island CCO in August. 2nd Annual North Texas Junior Chili Championship, 1st place juniors wins expense paid/ guided deer hunt through Texas Youth Hunters program. 2nd thru 10th other great prizes. Adult entry $20 turn-in 1 PM. Juniors entry (ages 8-17) $8, turn-in Noon. CASI rules as well. Bring throw down chili for tasting cups. Goody bags to first 100 adult cooks that are registered. Early registration to David Sexton, 2803 Riverside #4601, Grand Prairie TX 75050. Must be received by May 31st. More information contact David [email protected]. See cookoff next day. Jun 14, 2008-004 - Alsip IL CASI. Alsip Park District Fun Fest CCO. Held at 11930 S Kostner, Alsip Aquatic Park. Benefits American Cancer Society. Entry fee $18 turnin 3 PM. Make checks payable to Alsip Park Jun 14, 2008-006 - El Paso TX CASI. 4th District. Contact Leslie Guerrera 708-389- Annual Flag Day CCO Location, corner of 1003 Ext 315, 708-653-3655. Leslie_fit@ Gateway North and Diana Drive. Entry fee alsipparks.org. $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Jun 14, 2008-005 - Parkers Crossroads TN CASI. 14th Annual Battleground and Midsouth Regional Open CCO. New Location, I-40 Exit 108 South then East on outer road to the Battlefield Walking Trail. Watch for signs! Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. ForParkers Crossroad Battlefield Assn. Make checks payable to Hot-Pod. Civil War Renactment, Civilian War Ear Camp, Cannon Firings and Raffle in chili area. RV parking, no hookups.Contact Preston Shaw 731- 8477208731-549-6945 cell. [email protected] Pod of The Pass. Benefits the El Paso Chapter National Flag. Contact Eve DuMond 915345-4397 [email protected]. Jun 14, 2008-007 - Ft McKavett TX CASI. Ft McKavett Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Held at the VFD building in downtown Ft Mckavett. Come join us for a good time. Live band on Sat. night $18.00 entry fee on chili. Lone Star BBQ Society Rules for BBQ. FMI Sammie 325 656-8299 or Ed 325-396-2237 Benefits Ft McKavett VFD. Jun 14, 2008-008 - Denton TX CASI. 2nd Annual Summer Showdown Held at North Texas State Fair Grounds Charity TBA. Entry Fee $20.00, turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only. Bull Riding, Charlie Robinson Concert, Entry Fee Covers Entrance to all Events, RV Hook-ups available. For Info Call Vicki-940-391-6998, Delora 940- 230-32938 cowgirlattitudechili@ hotmail.com or deloragoin@ hotmail.com. See Sunday-June 15 Chili Grind Only. Jun 15, 2008-001 - Jonestown TX CASI. Sunday SOT Pod Cookoff. Details to follow. See previous day cookoff. Jessie Waguespack. Jun 15, 2008-002 - Ft Worth TX CASI. Sunday Day After Cowtown Cookoff. Held at Cabela’s. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. No beans. Benefits Cowtown Pod charities. Contact David Sexton [email protected] See cookoff info previous day. Jun 15, 2008-003 - Denton TX CASI. Sunday 2nd Annual Summer Showdown Held North Texas State Fair Grounds. Charity TBA. Entry Fee $20.00, turn in 12 pm. RV Hook- ups available For Info Call Vicki- 940-391-6998, Delora 940-230-32938 [email protected] or [email protected] Chili Grind Only. April 2008 Jun 20, 2008-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Miss Laura’s Friday Night Social Benefits Belch Pod, at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road. Ground meat only. Entry fee $20 turn in 7 PM. Jackpot Beans $5 turn in 6 PM. Limited RV parking no hookups. Contact Dara Hopson at 479-782-3552 darah@mynewroads .com. or Patti Watkins at 479-459- 6765. [email protected]. Make checks payable to Fort Smith Boy’s Shelter, P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith AR 72903. Jun 21, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. International River Runners Cancelled, date changed to June 28th. Jun 21, 2008-002 - Show Low AZ CASI. First Annual Summit Health Care Auxillary Cookoff. Held in Show Low Park baseball field. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Live Country Western Music Saturday evening. Dry camping. For more information contact Judy Donnelly 928-532-7244. Dick Seehusen, Alpine Chili Society, [email protected], phone 928-3391840. Jun 21, 2008-003 - Lone Oak TX CASI. Bull Creek 4th Chili Cookoff Held in Town Square in covered pavillion 40 X 80 ft. Benefits Terlingua Trails LoneOak VFD. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Beans entry $5, turn-in Noon. Contact Dorothy Miller 903-662-5584. Jun 21, 2008-004 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 26th Annual Hanging Judge Isaac C Parker Memorial Cookoff/2008 North American Open & Arkansas State Open BBQ Championship, at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road. Automatic qualifier. Ground meat only. Benefits Fort Smith Boys Shelter. Fee $20 turn- in Noon. Open meat. BBQ turn in starts at 12:30 PM. Order of turn in, Open, Ribs, Pork, Beef. Fee $20 per category. Limited RV parking, no hookups. Contact Dara Hopson at 479-782-3552 [email protected], or Patti Watkins 479-459-6765 or email [email protected]. Make checks payable to Fort Smith Boy’s Shelter, c/o Belch Pod, P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith AR 72903. Jun 21, 2008-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. Elks Lodge Fun in The Sun Cookoff. Held at Elks Lodge 932 Clyde, around the pool. Chili entry $20 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5, turn-in 2:30 PM. Info Pam Gonzales 806373-9292. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Page 25 Jun 21, 2008-006 - Horizon City TX CASI. Your Bar & Grill Cookoff. Held at 14010 Harizon Blvd. Entry fee $18, payable to Pod of The Pass. Turn-in 2 PM. Cooks meeting 10 AM. Benefits Great Peppers travel expense, Great Peppers Meeting. Dry camping space available, no charge Contact Carol Straughan 915-852- 3599. Jun 28, 2008-002 - Bastrop TX CASI. International River Runners and American Legion Aux 533 CCO. Held at 3003 Loop 150 East. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits (CPS) Child Protective Service. Contact Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 cell 512-253-6335. See cookoff next day. Jun 21, 2008-007 - Augusta NJ CASI. Garden State Chili Championship This is the inaugural New Jersey state championship. Held at New Jersey State Fairgrounds 37 Plains Road. There will also be a free- style chili competition, rv hookups and plenty of space for cooks. A popular horse show is also taking place that day, and we expect a large crowd. Registration $20 in advance, $25 day of the cookoff. Sean Allen [email protected] Make checks payable to The Healing Comm at Fairview Lake. Turn-in 2 PM. Jun 28, 2008-003 - Severna Park MD CASI. The No BS MDP Backyard Cookoff and Cook’s Party. Come join us for our annual pod cook-off and BBQ feast at the Benfield Art & Agricultural Center - 510 Benfield Road, Severna Park MD 21146. Turn-in 2 pm, Chili Grind Only. Entry Fee $15; includes annual MDP membership dues. Tents are optional. Attendees please bring a side dish to share. A pod membership drive will be taking place as well as our annual pod elections. A great time can be had by all! For additional info contact Jen Windsor [email protected] or 443-878-7999. More info will be posted on our website www.chili- mac.com as we get closer to the event. Jun 21, 2008-008 - Durham NC CASI. Bull City Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. From southbound lanes of Hwy 147, Durham Expressway, take Chapel Hill St. exit. Turn left at top of ramp, proceed through light. Proceeds benefit the Durham Special Olympics. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chili turn- in at noon. We’re expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throw-down! Entertainment, games and additional food vendors on site. Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 a.m.*** Please call or e-mail for more information; adrienneg@ gmail.com, call 919-381-1540 or web at www.ncchili.com. Jun 22, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. Sunday International River Runners Cancelled, date changed to June 29th. Jun 28, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI. 7th Annual Garland Elks Lodge CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. 972-278-5300. Jr. Division Chili $5 with turn-in @ Noon. Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn- in with the following conditions; Dry Pinto Beans cooked from scratch on site (presoaking ok), 1 turn-in from each pot cooked, 100% payback to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. CASI Chili entry $25 with 1 pm turn in. We will award painted stoves for 1st, 2nd, 3rd CASI chili, 1st Show, and 1st Junior. Lots of motorhome/ trailer parking with hook ups (water & electric) 1st come 1st served. Food Court, Silent Auction and Raffles. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge, for their charities. Info 972-278-5300. Jun 28, 2008-004 - Ottumwa IA CASI. Pro Balloon Cookoff. Held in Ottumwa Park. Benefits Hospice of Wapello County. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Junior cookoff $5, turn-in 12:30 PM. Cooks party after the cookoff. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson 641-684-4525. Jun 28, 2008-005 - Morrow GA CASI. Morrow’s SummerFest on the Green Chili Cookoff. Held at 5917 Reynolds Road, behind WalMart. Evening venue with musical entertainment by The Party Nation and Crystal Cruzers. Vendors, kids games, Huge fireworks display. Benefits Clayton County Meals on Wheels. CASI chili entry fee $20, turn-in 7 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Open chili entry $10, turn-in 6:30 PM. Please bring minimum of 4 gallons per team for crowd judging. Awards for Crowd Favorite and Best Booth. Park area will be open to begin set up at Noon. Please reserve your place before Friday, May 23rd. Contact Michael akowitz 678-6143824, [email protected] Make checks payable to Morrow Business and Tourism Assn, mail to Morrow Tourist Center, 6475 Jonesboro Road, Morrow GA 30260 770968-1623. Jun 28, 2008-006 - Mitchell NE CASI. Mitchell Concert in the Park 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Held in the Mitchell City Park, located north off Hwy 26 between 19th and 22nd Ave. Entry fee $15 for Red Chili, $15 for Open Chili, or $25 for both. Cooks meeting at 2:30 pm and turn-in at 5:30 pm. To receive a goodie bag (cooks Bag) your paid entry form must be received by June 13th. Any entries after this Page 26 Terlingua Trails April 2008 April 2008 Terlingua Trails Page 27 Proud Sponsor of the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship date will not receive a goodie bag. Live music all day, craft fair, food venders, activities for kids, ice cream social, and fireworks display at dusk. Proceeds benefit the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce. Make checks payable to Pepe’s Pod c/o Linda Todd 1525 Ave K, Scottsbluff NE 69361. Contact Kyle Haberman 308-635- 7852, [email protected], Carol Bernard 308-631-1908, [email protected] Jun 29, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks Day After CCO See cook off day before then come and stay for both. Chili only today with noon turn in! Once again we will award painted stoves for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place chili! Come and see us and get those points. Entry fee $25 turn- in Noon. Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. 972-278-5300. Horse back riding. Tubing and swimming on the Red River. This is Texas un-found Gem, you won’t find any better river any where in Texas our’s is just Red. Group Firework display on the 4th on the River 2 Day Cook-off see same location on the 5th. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits local charities. Contact Harvey West 972824-7774, 903-664-2854, casitally@hughes. net. Jul 4, 2008-002 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 18th Annual Welcome Home Desert Storm Celebration Chili Cookoff presented by High Desert Pod and the San Pedro Kiwanis Club. Held at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Fry Blvd. Turn-in 12:30 PM. There will be a Potluck Party evening of July 3 (will start at 6 PM), overnight camping, no hookups. Come join a great hometown Independence Day Celebration. Entry fee $15 to support Kiwanis Charities. Info Mike Strack, P.O. Box 3204, Sierra Vista AZ 85636 or call Mike 520-378-7179. Jun 29, 2008-002 - Bastrop TX CASI. Sunday International River Runners & American Legion Aux 533 CCO. Held at 3003 Loop 150 East. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits MD Muscular Dystrophy patient. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 cell, 512-253-6335. Jul 4, 2008-003 - Stonewall TX CASI. All American Cookoff Held at Becker Jul 4, 2008-001 - Telephone TX CASI. Chili on Vineyards, 3 miles West of Stonewall. the Red River. Held on the Red River North of Come celebrate Independence Day with Bonham. Fun in the country. Check out Harvey your chili friends at scenic Becker and Carol West Pecan Farm on the Red River. Vineyards. Festive atmosphere with loads Lots of things to do. Bring your Four Wheelers, of public. Live music. Free wine tastings from Texas best vintner. Special award for People’s Choice Chili. Special gift for all cooks. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Habitat For Humanity. Very limited RV parking. No hookups. Contact: Alan Dean, 512-567-2835 or [email protected]. Jul 5, 2008-001 - Georgetown TX CASI. Georgetown H-E-B Held at S-IH 35 and West University Ave. H-E-B is right on IH 35. This is a one day Cook - off. More details will follow as time nears. Entry fee $18, turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Donna Conrad/ H-E-B. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Donna Conrad 330 S Ave. B. Crawford TX 76638. Jul 5, 2008-002 - Sierra Blanca TX CASI. White Mountain Annual Chili CCO. Held in downtown park in front of the Court House. Turn-in 4 PM, entry fee $18. There will be Salsa Beans and guacamole entries each one $5. First place winners in each category will receive % of pot. Parade will start at 10 AM. Food booths, games, entertain ment. RV hookups will be avail. Charity, Sierra Blanca Chamber of Commerce. Info Eve DuMond 915- 345-4397. Jul 5, 2008-003 - Marathon TX CASI. 4th Annual Cowboy Chili Cookoff. Held at Marathon Community Center 1 block north of Hwy 90 on D St. in downtown Marathon. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Marathon Volunteer Fire Dept. As in the past, the #1 trophy will be a bronze Cowboy Hat made by Lloyd Goldwire. Judging indoors in the Marathon Community Center. Plenty of parking, you may set up on Friday afternoon/evening at the Marathon Community Center. No hookups, lots of space available. Also RV parks in town, Marathon Motel and Gage Hotel are excellent places to stay. There are a number of Bed & Breakfasts also. A public dance will be held at the Post in Marathon on Saturday night. For information about services and amenities www.marathontexas.net. Contact Daniel Eaton cell 432-386- 4400 or email [email protected]. See cookoff Sunday, same location. Jul 5, 2008-004 - Telephone TX CASI. Chili on the Red River North of Bonham. Fun in the country. Check out Harvey and Carol West Pecan Farm on the Red River. Lots of things to do. Bring your Four Wheelers, Horse back riding. Tubing and swimming on the Red River. This is Texas un-found Gem, you won’t find any better river any where in Texas our’s is just Red. Group Firework display on the 4th on the River. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits local charities. Contact Harvey West 972-824-7774, 903-664- 2854. [email protected] Page 28 Jul 6, 2008-001 - Austin TX CASI. Austin # 23 H-E-B 1st Time Cookoff @ Austin # 23 HE-B, 6900 Brodie Lane & William Cannon. This is a one day cook off. NO RV parking ezee ups only! And Boy are they excited to join the H-E-B team of chili cook offs! Now this is a very special cook off, it is for Jordyn’s Vision Mission which is Jody Arnold’s Niece who is 10 years old and is blind but can have an operation to enable her to see and unfortunatly insurance will not cover the cost....so come on let’s help Jordyn have the wonderful gift of sight. Contact Donna Conrad [email protected] or 254855-4733 or 254-486-9206 This is a WONDERFUL cause! Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Jordyn’s Vision Mission. Jul 6, 2008-002 - Marathon TX CASI. 4th Annual Mustang Chili Cookoff. Held at Marathon Community Center 1 block north of Hwy 90 on D St. in downtown Marathon. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Charity TBD. Judging indoors at Marathon Community Center. Plenty of parking, no hookups. You may set up Friday afternoon/evening at the Marathon Community Center. Also RV parks in town, Marathon Motel and Gage Hotel are excellent places to stay. There are a number of Bed & Breakfasts also. A public dance will be held at the Marathon Post Saturday night. For information about services and amenities available, see www.marathontexas. net. Contact Daniel Eaton cell 432-386-4400 or [email protected]. See cookoff on Saturday same location. Jul 12, 2008-001 - Schertz TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road 78. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Voice of Terlingua Trails Democracy Scholarships. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658- 6765. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Contact C W Reese 210-658-6765. Benefits Youth Activities. Jul 12, 2008-002 - Bloomfield IA CASI. 4th Annual Bloomfield CCO. Held in Davis County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield. Benefits 4-H of Davis County. Turn-in Noon. Entry fee $20. Salsa contest $10, turn-in 11:30, 50/ 50 money split. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson 641-684-4525. Jul 13, 2008-002 - McDade TX CASI. Next Day Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church on to Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left on to Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles, turn left on to Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18., turn in 12 Noon. Benefits: American Heart Assoc. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cookoff previous day, same location. RV hookups, rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball Petanque courts, rec room & swimming pools. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated areas only). Star Ranch is a naturist club. (Clothing optional for chili cooks). For hookups and reservations contact Debra toll free 866-705-5978, info@atarranch .net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227. Jul 12, 2008-003 - North Little Rock AR CASI. ASS-CASI Pod Cookoff. Held at Rudy’s Cafe, Pike Shopping Center. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle 501791-2191. Jul 12, 2008-004 - McDade TX CASI. 7th Annual Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Road. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church on to Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left on to Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles, turn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18. turn in 2PM. Charity - AANR-SW Youth Leadership Program. Cooks party Friday night. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI cookoff next day, same location. RV hookups and rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball & Petanque courts, swimming pools, rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated areas only). Star Ranch is a naturist club, (clothing optional for chili cooks). For hookups & reservations contact Debra toll free 866-705-5978 info@starranch .net. Cook-off info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227. Jul 13, 2008-001 - Schertz TX CASI. Sunday Summer Heat CCO. Held at 1000 FM Road 78. April 2008 fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 lynne_murry@ yahoo.com Jul 19, 2008-003 - Wichita Falls, TX TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion SQ 120 Held at American Legion Post 120. 4601 Lake Shore Drive. It will benefit the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 120 charities. Jackpot beans turn in will be at 1200 noon. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5, Chili $18.00. Climate controlled inside cooking available. Rv Parking available. Limited Electrical hookups with plenty of water. FMI contact Peggy Gahagan at 940-691-3798. Jul 19, 2008-004 - Odessa TX CASI. Sons of American Legion Cookoff. Held at the Legion Post at 8th and Pueblo. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. If the weather is bad cook inside, being hot does not count. Contact Keith Coffman 432-367-9093. Jul 19, 2008-001 - Poolville TX CASI. 3rd Annual Armadillo Resort CCO Clothing optional naturist resort, located 20 minutes north of Weatherford TX. Benefits the Poolville VFD. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 noon turn-in. Chili $18 2 PM turnin. Make checks payable to Armadillo Resort. Armadillo Resort has full RV hookups for a very reasonable cost. Some trailers are available for rent. For details and directions, go to web site www.armadilloresort.com or contact Ron Barnes at 817-685- 0160, [email protected]. Jul 19, 2008-005 - Overgaard AZ CASI. 10th Annual Chili Cookoff in The Pines. Held at The Cabin Bar & Grill, 2763 Hwy 260. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits White Mountain Hospice. Free cooks dinner Friday night sponsored by the Cabin Bar & Grill. Plenty of RV parking no hookups. Goody bags for the first 20 who sign up. Cooks meeting at 9 AM. Peoples choice served at 11 AM until ? Red chili turn in at 2 PM. Nice prizes for Red chili, Peoples choice and Show. All in all a great time to be in the cool mountains. Hope to see you there. Contact Travis Tonzi, 480-837- 5888, email [email protected]. Jul 19, 2008-002 - Olive Branch MS CASI. Olive Branch Shriners Cookoff. For one of the many charities the Shriners have. Entry Jul 26, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. 4 Corner’s Regional CCO. Held at Cloudcroft Ski Lodge This is an automatic ualifier for April 2008 Terlingua Trails TICC, top 3 cooks and top show team. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodge parking lot, located 5 miles east of Cloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $20 make checks payable to RCS. Charity TBD. Turn-in 2 PM. Info Rick Thomas, 5753368399 or 520-419-0202. [email protected]. Jul 26, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. Pods For Paws Cookoff. Details to follow. David Sexton. 817-793-0656. Jul 26, 2008-003 - North Little Rock AR CASI. Elk’s Cookoff. Held at 123 Broadway. Benefits Elk’s charities. Entry fee $20, turnin 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle 501-7912191. Jul 26, 2008-004 - Batavia IL CASI. The Sixteenth Illinois State Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI $25, turn-in Noon. Green Chili $10, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, [email protected] parking lot located 5 miles east of Cloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $18 make checks payable to NMCS. Turn-in Noon. Info Joe Price P.O. Box 238, La Luz NM 88337. [email protected]. 575-443-3313. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jul 27, 2008-002 - Batavia IL CASI. 17th Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Info Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia, IL 60510. 630-879-7934. [email protected]. Aug 2, 2008-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. 9th Annual ACES Pod Cook Off Location, directions,charity,and other cook off information to follow. Make plans to be there. Clyde Rogers 210-425-6855 email [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY. Aug 2, 2008-002 - Perrin TX CASI. Black Sheep of Texas Held at Mitchell Resort and RV Park 2730 FM 2210 E. 940-798- 4615. CASI cook-off with CHILI GRIND ONLY. Second Jul 27, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. simultaneous Novice Cook-off “Everything Cloudcroft Day After CCO. This is an NMCS But The Kitchen Sink” Both turn-in at 2 PM. Pod Cookoff. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodge $20 entry fee. $5 Beans with 12:00 turn-in. Elvis in the Park Friday night after free cooks dinner. Free cooks breakfast Saturday AM. Cook-Off, Golf Tournament and games all benefit Bluebonnet Teddy Bear Patrol. Contact: Doris Reed at Mitchell Park, Kevin Wooster 940- 733-9221, Bruce Stewart 817282- 6678. Cottages and RV site fees reduced for chili cooks. For directions see park webpages: mitchellrvpark.com, email: mitchellrvpk@yahoolcom. Aug 2, 2008-003 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Fun In The Park Belch Pod Cookoff Held at Belle Point Park, 1 Belle Point Place. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Great Pepper’s trip to Great Pepper’s meeting. Make check payable to Belch Chili Pod. Contact Guy and Erma Smith, 479-646-9444, argsmith@prodigy. net. BELCH Pod PO Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72913-5211 or belchpod@ hotmail.com. Aug 3, 2008-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. ACES Day After Cookoff Location, directions,charity, and other cook off information to follow. Clyde Rogers 210415-6855 [email protected] CHILI GRIND ONLY. Page 29 Aug 9, 2008-002 - Little Rock AR CASI. Tom’s Tavern Cookoff. Held at 9125 Mann Rd. Benefits Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Entry fee $10, turn-in 1 PM. Info Preston Nickle 501-791-72116. Aug 9, 2008-003 - Lamesa TX CASI. Large Time Chili & BBQ CCO Held 1/4 mile West of Lamesa on Hwy 180, Weaver’s Gin Yard. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2 PM. $5.00 entry for Pinto Beans, BBQ also. Contact Gwyn or Dennis Brackeen. 806-8722376. Aug 16, 2008-001 - Lamesa TX CASI. Large Time Chili & BBQ CCO Cancelled. Date changed to August 9th. Aug 16, 2008-002 - Odessa TX CASI. Westside Volunteer Fire Dept CCO Held at Allbright & Associates Yard, 8011 Andrews Hwy. Benefits Westside VFD. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Chili Pod. Contact Merle “Squirrel” Schoenhoff. 432- 664-7647, or shop 432-3668897. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Some electrical hookups, plenty of room. For more Upcoming Cook-offs, visit WWW.CHILI.ORG Aug 9, 2008-001 - Odessa TX CASI. Westside Volunteer Fire Dept CCO Cancelled. Date changed to August 16th. Hill Country Software & Support 4 Green Cedar Road - Boerne, Texas 78006-7929 - 800-422-1982 Jim, Shirley, Elisabeth & Will Stateczny Computer Software for County, City & Tribal Government Proud Sponsor of CASI And the CASI Scholarship Program Page 30 Terlingua Trails Free Quarter Page Ad to CASI Pods, State, Regional and International Opens As a CASI Pod you are required to put on a pod cookoff once a year. To help you advertise your pod cookoff we allow each pod to place one quarter page ad in the Terlingua Trails, each year, free of charge. This ad should run the month before your cookoff occurs. Should you decide that you need an ad larger than a quarter page we will simply bill you for the difference in price. This ad should not be confused with the article advertising your cookoff in the "Cooking with CASI Calendar" section in the Terlingua Trails. That article will start to run as soon as you request your cookoff packet and will run until your cookoff occurs. April 2008 Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003 Full Page 10" X 12 3/4" - $250.00 1/2 Page 5" X 12 3/4" - $130.00 1/2 page 10" X 6 1/4" - $130.00 1/4 Page 5" X 6 1/4" - $90.00 1/8 Page 5" X 3" - $60.00 Bottom Banner 10” X 3” - $90.00 Business Card - $40.00 Classifieds - $40 - 2 inch - 3 Months All Prices Are For Camera Ready Ads (.jpg) Multiple Month Ads: 3 to 5 month running ad, 15% discount per month 6 to 11 month running ad, 20% discount per month 12 months or more, 25% discount per month Send ads to Doug "Bucky" Seelig [email protected] Send ads to Doug "Bucky" Seelig [email protected] Non Board Contributing Members Ralph Hay - Old 320 Alcalde 2505 Easy Street Pasadena, Texas 77502-3234 Home: (713)475-1660 E-mail: [email protected] Support Our Troops Jim Stateczny - Computer and Financial Services Green Cedar Road Boerne, Texas 78006-7929 Work: (830)537-4381 E-mail: [email protected] April 2008 2007/2008 CASI Board of Directors Terlingua Trails CASI - Chili Appreciation Society International - Membership Application (New Member) - (Renewal Member) - (Corporate Member) - Circle One Mail form and membership fee to CASI - P.O. BOX 841-COMFORT, TX 78013-0841 Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00 (US, US Protectorates, Canada and Mexico), International Annual Dues are $30.00 Lifetime Dues are $225.00 (Not available to our International Members) Corporate Annual Dues are $100.00 US. Jim Ezell - President / Sponsorship 3987 Hwy 79 South Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 Cell (214)392-3499 E-mail: [email protected] Renee Moore - 1st Vice President / Articles Editor PO Box 5834 Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547-5834 Home: (251)949-7000 Work: (251)968-1125 Cell: (251)228-0807 E-mail: [email protected] Page 31 Please Print Clearly Name: ______________________________________________ (For Corporate Memberships - Owner Name) Your CASI No.____________ (Renewals Only) Bill Pierson - 2nd Vice President/Tallymaster P.O. Box 727 Bativia, Illinois 60510-0727 Home: (630)879-7934 E-mail: [email protected] Corporate/Business Name: ________________________________________________________ (Corporate Membership Only - List as you wish on your Plaque) Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ___________________ Alan Dean - Executive Director 112 Leaning Oak Circle Johnson City, Texas 78636 Home:(512)567-2835 E-mail: [email protected] Street Address or PO Box: __________________________ Telephone No:)(____)____________ Garnier Albus -Treasurer P O Box 123 Amarillo, TX 79105-0123 Home: (806)353-0500 Cell: (806)679-1952 E-mail: [email protected] Ed Blair - Secretary 5122 Autumn Forest Dr Houston, TX 77091-5004 (713) 686-4520 Home Cell: 832-567-5558 E-mail: [email protected] John Goforth -Membership P.O. Box 841 Comfort, TX 78013-0841 Cell: (830)832-5070 E-mail: [email protected] City, State, Zip+4: ______________________________ E-Mail: __________________________ Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet FILL OUT AND MAIL TO: CASI Upcomings - PO Box 39 - Terlingua, Texas 79852-0039 Please list the following Upcoming Cookoff in the Terlingua Trails. Phone or Fax 1-888-227-4468 Date and City: ________________________________________________________________ Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________ Tim Collier - Ranch Manager, Rancho CASI de los Chisos 3300 County Road 461 Snyder, TX 79549 Home: (325)573-7014 Cell: (325)575-8282 F: (325)574-6868 E-mail: [email protected] Turn-in Time: ___________________ Ken Rodd - Chilicity/Public Relations P.O. Box 2037 Manchaca, TX 78652 Cell: (210)887-8827 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________ Dorathy Williams - Upcomings PO Box 39 Terlingua, TX 79852-0039 Upcomings: Phone or Fax 1-888-CASI-HOT Home: (432)371-2595 E-mail: [email protected] Doug (Bucky) Seelig-Terlingua Trails P.O. Box 859 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Cell (512) 965-4564 E-mail: [email protected] Fax 1-888-227-4468 Entry Fee:_____________________________________ Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________ Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________ Preregistration Deadline (If Applicable): __________________ Mail Judging Packet Special Meat: _______________ to: _________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Need Rule Book: (Yes) or (No) Chili Grind Only: (Yes) or (No) Send _______ Boxes of Terlingua Trails - Each box contains 25 copies of the Terlingua Trails Send me CASI Judging Cup Tickets (no charge): Yes No , approximate number of tickets: ______