Chili Hot News

2012-01-18T15:57:00.003-06:00

I'm sorry to have been so long in writing this column. However, after much thought and consideration, I've decided to retire the CHN. I've shared my morning coffee with many of you for over ten years, beginning with email distribution before moving to this website. What began as electronic pod news became the AiDE and finally the Chili Hot News. It was intended as a way to share news about cooks, promote cookoffs, and generally build our community. It fit the times.

After a couple of thousand CHN columns, I believe the world has evolved. When the CHN began, there were a large number of chili cooks without email. We've come a long way. Now, there is a huge electronic chili family on Facebook and news is truly instant. Pictures and results of cookoffs are available as they happen.

If you're not on Facebook, c'mon over and let's all be friends. That's where we can share and promote all of our chili-ness.

Thanks for sharing the years with me.

2011-12-19T08:30:00.001-06:00

“Bert Centers passed away yesterday (Saturday) afternoon. Bert was 53 and had been pretty ill for the past year. Please keep twin brother Bret in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season.

CASI has lost a dedicated cook, the Chillini Pod has lost a valued member, and I have lost a friend. Bert will be missed by all who knew him.: Bill Pierson

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Robert Bell and Andy Hardin.

“I have seen the future and it doesn't work.” - Robert Fulford

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2011-12-15T07:49:00.001-06:00

“January 28th - Texas Exes cook off -

I went last year and had a wonderful time - they are such nice people and great trophies.

The Church is one that is on the Painted Church Tour and was absolutely beautiful.

Hope that you can make it.” Sherrie Davis

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Trudy Berry, Linda Harper, and Perry Sigler.

“Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.” - Henry David Thoreau

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2011-12-14T08:24:00.000-06:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“We would like to invite everyone out to the H-E-B Temple # 1 & Belton stores annual cook off this week end that will be held at the Belton LaQuinta right off I-35 next to the Expo Center. Plenty of room for everyone.RV Parking next to the motel.NO HOOK up's. Saturday turn in time 2:00 PM / entry $ 18.00. Saturday night cooks party. Sunday turn in time 1:00 PM

entry $ 18.00 / chili grind both days.

For more information please call Donna @ 254-855-4733 or Dianne @ 254-855-2767.

You can still get a room but the room rates have gone up.
Call 254-939-2772 for rooms & rates.

Have a safe trip and hope to see yall there.” Donna Conrad

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Chris Cook and Dave Lorenz.

“Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.” - James M. Barrie

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2011-12-13T10:39:00.001-06:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Our 8th Annual Toy for Tot's Cook Off has once again come and gone it was held Friday night 12-9-2011 at the Hog Creek Icehouse and yes it was cold but not too windy we had a nice tented area and a heater to do judging and we had 17 BRAVE souls who loyally came out again this year to cook I want to truly THANK ALL WHO CAME OUT without YOU we would NOT be able to do this. I also want to thank my head judge Donna Conrad, my monitor Doc Kinnison, my tally team, Lisa Stone,Becky Brown, Donna Conrad. And we had this years TICC Champion Larry Walton in attendance ! We all had a great time...now on to our winners!!!!

CHILI

17 chilis judged

1. Larry Walton - Robinson,TX
2. Grace Walton - Robinson,TX (Q)
3. Jason Goains - Meridian,TX (Q)
4. Larry Kinnison - Marble Falls,TX
5. John Caffey - Rockdale,TX
6. Carrie Kinnison - Marble Falls,TX
7. Becky Brown - Glenrose,TX
8. Lisa Stone - Kempner,TX
9. Kay Lefler, - Bardwell,TX
10. David Lefler - Bardwell,TX

SHOW

1. Chilisaurus
Mick Joplin - Camp Wood,TX

2. Tall Boy Chili
John Caffey - Rockdale,TX

3. Ruby Red Slippers
Amanda Stone - Kempner,TX

Then on Saturday we held the 3rd Annual Darren Williams Memorial Cook Off 12-12-2011 also held at Hog Creek Icehouse there was also a silent auction and all proceeds will go to St. Jude's Hospital in his name .There was also a band later that evening and all the cooks got in free the weather was a little nicer and we were able to judge inside. Again I want to THANK ALL THE COOK WHO CAME OUT . My head judge Donna Conrad, My monitor Doc Kinnison AND IT WAS ALSO HIS BIRTHDAY!!!!, My tally crew, John Caffey,Steve Ashman, Donna Conrad. And Our current TICC Champion Larry Walton returned to cook. Now onto the winners.

CHILI

22 chilis judged

1. Larry Walton - Robinson,TX (hmmm back to back 1st places)
2. Dianne Lewis - Boerne,TX (Q)
3. John Caffey - Rockdale,TX
4. Gene Bond - McGregor,TX
5. Carrie Kinnison - Marble Falls,TX
6. Mick Joplin - Camp Wood,TX
7. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
8. Amanda Stone - Kempner,TX
9. Larry Kinnison - Marble Falls,TX
10. Denis Torre - San Antonio,TX

SHOW

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

2. Chilisaurus
Mick Joplin - Camp Wood,TX

3. Tall Boy Chili (Q)
John Caffey - Rockdale,TX

Sunday brought our PROUD SPONSOR TYSON'S Cook Off 12-11-11 also held at the Hog Creek Icehouse and Mr. Jim Shilling and his son were nice enough to attend this cook off goes to show you,one never know when a SPONSOR may show up at YOUR cook off! He really enjoyed the cook off and being with the cook's. I AGAIN WANT TO THANK ALL WHO CAME OUT TO COOK, My head judge Donna Conrad, My Monitor,Doc Kinnison, My tally crew, John Caffey Steve Ashman, Donna Conrad, Lisa Stone. And Carrie Kinnison for her help. Jim Shilling for announcing the results! And once again our current TICC Champion Larry Walton return to support us....now did he do the unheard of and do a 3 1st place in a row ??????? Well let's find out....onto our winners.........

CHILI

1. Becky Brown - Glenrose,TX
2. Grace Walton - Robinson,TX
3. David Lefler - Bardwell,TX
4. Larry Walton - Robinson,TX
5. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
6. Donna Conrad - Crawford,TX
7. Jim Trietsch - Waco,TX
8, Larry Kinnison - Marble Falls,TX
9. John Caffey - Rockdale,TX (Q)
10. Steve Ashman - Bastrop,TX

SHOW

1. Tall Boy Chili
John Caffey - Rockdale,TX

2. Ruby Red Slippers
Amanda Stone - Kempner,TX

3. Chilisaurus
Mick Joplin - Camp Wood,TX”

(Dianne Stimson)

POTPOURRI

“The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.” - Francis Maitland Balfour

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2011-12-12T12:00:00.001-06:00

“Here is a picture of Sharon Dozier representing the Gulf Coast Quad Pods of Texas and Dana Blake manager of Wolfie's restaraunt and sports Bar on Lake Conroe Texas presenting the Bridgewood Farms for the Intellectually Disabled a $2000.00 check for their share of the Quad Pod cookoffs held at Wolfie's on the First weekend in October.

Also presented a $2000.00 check at Ticc for the Scholarship Fund and a $315.00 check for the Montgomery County Food Bankalong with 2 Red barrels of food from the cooks.

Altogether a total of $4315.00 cash and 2 barrels of food from one weekend.

Thanks to all who came out and cooked and helped.” EARL WHO?

POTPOURRI

“No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself.” - Thomas Mann

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2011-12-07T08:37:00.000-06:00

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Beverly King. Happy Anniversary to Gilbert and Beverly Butschek.

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew.” - Saint Francis de Sales

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2011-12-05T07:39:00.000-06:00

NEWS

We enjoyed visiting with everyone at the Texas Hill Country Pod cookoff on Saturday. It turned out to be a rainy weekend in central Texas but the weather cleared for the cookoff. Thanks to all who make this a fun day in Waring.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Just about got everything ready for the 1 Night 2 Day Chili,Charity & Fun Cook Off coming up Dec. 9th,10th & 11th @ Hog Creek Ice House Waco,TX.. Got the doggie goodie bags ready, (yes we have doggie goodie bags,) and the adult goodie bags are ready, cups are in the process of being ready, trailer is ready, I called the Ice House and they are ready. All we need now is for the all the cooks to show up.
Hope your making plans to come out. We have a lot going on this upcoming week end .Friday night Toys for Tots Cook Off / turn in time 9:00 PM / entry $18.00. Saturday Darren Williams 3rd Annual cook off (charity St. Jude's Hospital) turn in time 2:00 PM/ entry $18.00 / silent auction / Saturday night live entertainment cooks get in FREE. Sunday Tyson Foods Favorite Charity ( Tyson is a proud sponsor of CASI) turn in time 1:00 PM /entry $18.00. All cook offs are chili grind only.
Plenty of RV Parking NO Hook Up's.Come early and stay late.

Hope to see everyone there.” Dianne Stimson & Donna Conrad

POTPOURRI

Birthday and Anniversary wishes to Debbie Blanks, Don Hoy, Bob Steinle; Taylor Miller, and Dan and Monteia Davidson.

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” - Sir Winston Churchill

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2011-12-02T07:00:00.001-06:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“One Night 2 Day of Chili, Charity, & Fun @ Hog Creek Ice House on Hwy 6 N. of Waco, December 9, 10,11. Friday night join us for our Annual Toys for Tots cook off. Turn in time 9:00 PM / entry fee $18.00. Saturday Darren Williams Memorial cook off. Entry $18.00 / turn in time 2:00 PM. Silent Auction 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. 50/50 raffle /Live entertainment Saturday night. Cooks get in FREE.

Sunday Tyson Foods Favorite Charity cook off ( Proud Sponsor of CASI)
Turn in time 1:00 PM /Entry fee $18.00 / chili grind only all 3 days.
Plenty of RV Parking NO Hook Up's. Come early and stay late.
For more information please call 254-855-2767 or 254-855-4733.
Hope to see Yall there” Donna Conrad

POTPOURRI

Weekend Happy Birthday wishes to today:Darin Jester, Virgil Johnson, Darin Jester, Barbara Taylor (CP), Dorathy Williams, Jan Ployhar; Saturday: Mike Sweet; Sunday: Sandy Blaschke, Joe Giles, Suzie Manske, Terry Massey, Gary P Nunn

“The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know.” - Will Rogers

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2011-12-01T07:59:00.001-06:00

December is here. Let the holiday countdown begin. I’m kicking it off by performing Christmas music at an assisted living facility in Marble Falls tonight.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“ATTN: Cookers

If your planning to come to the H-E-B Belton & Temple # 1 H-E-B Cook Off on Dec. 17th & 18th at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites and you plan to stay at the Motel you still have time to make reservations. They need to be made NO LATER then Dec. 10th to get the $84.00 room rate.
We have moved the cook off to the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Belton of I-35 next to the Bell County Expo Center for the convenience to the cookers.

If you choose not to stay at the motel, there is plenty of parking for RV's/ NO HOOK Up's.
This is a pet friendly motel and it has a heated inside pool. There will be a cooks party Saturday night. Plenty of food and drinks for all.

Please call today for your reservations, and make sure you tell them at the front desk your cooking in the H-E-B cook off.

If you need more information please call myself @ 254-855-4733 or Dianne @ 254-855-2767.

Hope to see everyone there.” Donna Conrad

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Roy Harper, Diane Spence, and Monroe Stewart.

“Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip” - Gary Allan

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2011-11-30T09:01:00.000-06:00

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Nora Casias, Billy Hutson, Ed Kelley, James Mosley, and Karen Thomas.

“A sound heart is a safer guide than an ill-trained conscience.” - Mark Twain

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2011-11-29T07:52:00.003-06:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Where are you going to be when this year ends? How about spending it in Indiana with your chili family. Make plans to attend the 3^rd Annual Hoosier Great Pepper’s New Years Eve CCO and the Hoosier Hangover CCO on New Year’s Day. Dinner and midnight toasting beverage is included with your $40.00 entry fee for New Years Eve. We will be cooking inside which means cooking space is at a premium so, please make sure you make your reservations soon. Attached are the flyers for both cookoffs. Both cookoffs will be held at the Country Inn and Suites hotel. Special room rate has been established for those of you who are attending both cookoffs. Rates are $79.00 a night. Make sure you mention the word “Chili” when making your room reservation to take advantage of the special rate. For questions please feel free to contact Darin Jester , flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net , or Tonya at crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net” Darin Jester

“Well Folks yet another H-E-B Cook of has come and gone....Yes the 6th Annual Waco #5 H-E-B Cook Off was held on Saturday 11-19 and it did not do so quietly!!! We braved the cold and very strong winds and when I say winds I mean it was windy enough to blow a stove that had 2 pots on it and one pot did not survive....(sadly it was mine LOL oh well ) I would like to THANK ALL 22 cooks who came out to support the cook off with out you we could not have done it!! I would like to thank my Head Judge Donna Conrad,Dee Palmer & Johnnie Sullivan for monitoring. My tally crew John Caffey,Steve Ashman,Dee Palmer. H-E-B was very pleased with us as always and are once again planing next year cook off....now onto the results! And we were honored to have this years TICC Champion Larry Walton there as well!

CHILI
21 chili judged

1. Grace Walton - Robinson, TX ( she beat Larry sorry had to Larry LOL)
2. James Trietsch - Waco,TX
3. John Caffey - Rockdale,TX
4. Benny Hay - Burleson,TX
5. Larry Walton - Robinson,TX
6. Randy Duke - Valley Mills,TX
7. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
8. Jimmy Johnston - Corsicana,TX
9. Steve Ashman - Bastrop,TX
10. Angie Duke - Valley Mills,TX

SHOW

1. Tall Boy Chili
John Caffey - Rockdale,TX

2. U Ownt-Too Chili
Dee Palmer - Mansfield,TX

3. Winks Surprise
Dianne Stimson - Crawford,TX

Then we went to H-E-B Mexia on Sunday 11-20 yes it was still windy but even colder but we still had 17 BRAVE cooks come out and support the cook off and THIS time I didn't lose my pot.....I did however have a brain fart and forget to fill the cook's pot envelopes and handed them out at announcements before I figured out what I had done.....but everyone got their cooks pot and had a good laugh...I would like to thank my head judge Donna Conrad and Ron Baker for being the Referee & my Monitor. My tally team John Caffey, Kris Hudspeth, & Donna Conrad. And again H-E-B was very pleased with us being there and is again looking forward to next year..... and again our TICC Champ Larry Walton was in attendance!!!! Now onto the results.....

CHILI
17 chilis judged

1. Larry Walton - Robinson,TX
2. Kris Hudspeth - Garland,TX
3. Ron Baker - Ennis,TX
4. Donna Conrad - Crawford,TX
5. Angie Duke - Valley Mills,TX
6. Dianne Stimson - Crawford,TX
7. Kathryn Cavender - Stafford,TX
8. Randy Duke - Valley Mills,TX
9. Mike Rogers - Ennis,TX
10. Doris Coats - Irving,TX

SHOW

1. Tall Boy Chili
John Caffey - Rockdale,TX

2. Winks Surprise
Dianne Stimson - Crawford,TX

3. UNCLAIMED”

(Dianne Stimson)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Julie Cloninger, Carol Robinson, Sue Seehusen, and Donna Von Gentz .

“One of the things about being a grown-up is learning how to act right even when you feel wrong.” - Sean Stewart

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2011-11-28T08:48:00.000-06:00

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Taylor and Teena Miller.

“Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” - Jacques Maritain

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2011-11-22T09:15:00.000-06:00

NEWS

Hello from the beach. We went to a very nice cookoff at the bowling alley in Marble Falls on Sunday and now we’re chillin’ for a couple of days in Port A. We’ll be back at it this weekend for Christmas At The Vineyard at Becker Vineyards, If you’re in the area, stop in and say hello.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“H-E-B Waco # 5 & H-E-B Mexia would like to invite Everyone out this week end Nov. 26th & 27th for their annual Chili Cook Off.
Dec.26th Waco # 5 is located at 9100 Woodway Dr. Waco, TX. Turn in time is 2:00 PM / entry is &18.00 / chili grind only.
Waco # 5 is also having their 1st Jr. cook off. Turn in time 1:00 PM / entry $10.00. Meat and spices provided.
Plenty of room for EZ-Up's and RV Parking.

Dec.27th Mexia, H-E-B located at 701 N. Milam. Turn in time 1:00 PM / entry fee $18.00 / chili grind only. Plenty of Room for EZ-Up's & RV Parking.
NO hook up's and either locations.
All Proceeds go to Juvenile Diabetes
For more information please call Donna @ 254-855-4733 or email me at dangergail@aol.com.

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving
Hope to see everyone there.” Donna Conrad

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Gary and Jerry Christensen.

“Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that's not true. Some smaller countries are neutral.” - Robert Orben

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2011-10-21T09:16:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“BASTROP COUNTY FIRE RELIEF AID CHILI COOK-OFF

Chili Cookoff Saturday, October 22, 2011

Riverbend Park (107 Hwy. 71 East, Smithville, Tx.)

CASI Sanctioned - $20 Entry Fee – 2 pm Turn-in

First – Fifth place chili trophies

First – Fifth place showmanship trophies

NEW THIS YEAR – BLOODY MARY CONTEST

$10 Entry Fee – Noon Turn-in

Judging based on Taste & Presentation

First place trophy

Must be 21 to participate

Live Music by Mystic Skye Riders

Contact Ashley for camping 512 237-3282

Contact Wanda Schopp

512 480-9074

512 360-3585

wschopp@tlie.org”

(Jeannette Cardenas)

POTPOURRI

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

~ Robert Frost ~

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2011-10-20T07:56:00.003-05:00

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Sandy McIntosh and Doug Seelig.

“If you want to change the way people respond to you, change the way you respond to people.” – Timothy Leary

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2011-10-19T08:18:00.002-05:00

The ninth California State Chili Championship at the Woodbridge Winery was a huge success. A record number of chili cooks (36) and a record number of exhibitors in the car show (170) drew spectators from far and wide. Congratulations to Larry Pilmaier and thanks to all the folks at Woodbridge.

1. Tom Dozier
2. Susan Dean (1^st & 2^nd tied)
3. Arlindo Baptista (1^st California)
4. Alan Dean (3^rd & 4^th tied)
5. Christine Vestfals (2^nd California)
6. Gina Darcangelo (3^rd California)
7.Alex Tanalski
8. David Clark
9. Robert Broncey
10. John Dinigris

NEWS

“Tequila Rose BBQ - Dessert Contest

Open to everyone!

When: Thursday November 3, 2011

Where: Krazy Flats Saloon

Turn-In Time: 11:00 AM

Entry Fee: $15

Registration:

Wednesday November 2, 2011: 9-11 am & 3-5 pm

Thursday November 3, 2011: 8-9 am

Prize:

Jackpot - 80% payback 20% CASI Scholarship Fund

A Tequila Rose product must be used to make a winning dessert. Entry must fit in the container provided at registration (same as BBQ tray). Please provide your recipe card with entry.” Connie Collier

“Reminder: Dianne & I will be ALL OVER the Ranch selling 50/50 TICKETS. We will start on Wed. 1/2/11. The cost is $1.00 per Ticket or 6 Tickets for $5.00.
Look for us wave us down and buy 1 or 6.
Have a safe trip and we'll see yall in Terlingua” Donna Conrad

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Results from 7^th Annual Stop, Drop & Roll CCO

October 15, 2011

Junior Chili (2 entrants)

Trinity Trice
Gabe Duron

People’s Choice: Pyromaniacs – Sam Roberts

Best Booth: Three Dudes and a Chick

Novice Chili (30 entrants)

Garrett Giles – Sweet ‘Stache Chili
Devyn Nichols
Geraldine Radznick – Bedford American Legion
Mike Bernardo – Dallas Margarita Society
Brandon Pena

CASI Chili (41 entrants)

Carol West – Telephone, TX
D’Ann Sexton – Ferris, TX
Harvey West – Telephone, TX
Stephanie Brockman – Euless, TX
Dale Reinecker – Bedford, TX
Shirley Sexton – Dallas, TX
Larry Preston – Arlington, TX
Angie Aslin – Grapevine, TX
Kevin Aslin – Grapevine, TX
Scott Spencer – Irving, TX

CASI Show (6 Entrants)

Bull Rush Chili – Ginny Williams – Irving
American Legion Family – Karen Ducote – Euless
Tee’s Tip Top Show – Tina Barnes – Euless”
(Ron Barnes)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Karen Bains and Teena Miller.

“Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.” - H. H. Williams

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2011-10-11T07:47:00.000-05:00

“A friendship that can be ended didn't ever start.” - Mellin de Saint-Gelais

2011-10-10T08:07:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Just a reminder to make your reservation NOW for the NEW Belton HEB & Temple #1 CASI Chili Cook Off Dec. 17th & 18th at the Belton LaQuinta Inns & Suites. We have a $89.00 room rate tell Dec. 1st. Phone # 254-939-2772 make sure you tell them your a CASI Chili Cook.
If you don't want to stay at the Motel, there is plenty RV Parking next to the Motel NO Hook Up's.
There will be a cooks Party in the Motel Saturday night 7:00 PM Tell ???????? Everything will be furnished.
CALL NOW AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
For more information please call Dianne or Me ( Donna)
254-855-4733 or 855-2767” Donna Conrad

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Rich McIntosh.

“Saw pardelas and a green rush near the vessel. The crew of the Pinta saw a cane and a log; they also picked up a stick which appeared to have been carved with an iron tool, a piece of cane, a plant which grows on land, and a board. The crew of the Nina saw other signs of land, and a stalk loaded with rose berries. These signs encouraged them, and they all grew cheerful.” – Christopher Columbus

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2011-10-07T07:35:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Mama Sue Caffey asked me to post the results for SightFest 2011. Her puter aka SOB (Sweet Old Boy) as she would say, has been down. I know she and Papa would like to thank everyone who came out in support. Everyone that cooked, showed, judged, helped with monitoring, talleying, setup, etc. etc. As always we all thank Nancy and Giddy-ups for everything they do for the CCO and CASI. I'm sure she'll have a lot more to say in the SOT pod newsletter so I'll get on with the winners.

Saturday 10/1 Chili Winners

1st Reggie Graves, Shreveport, LA

2nd Doyle Smith, San Antonio, TX

3rd Jessie Waguespack, Austin, TX

4th Sue Caffey, Rockdale, TX

5th Mike Park, Bastrop, TX

6th John Caffey, Rockdale, TX

7th Jean Barkley, Weimar, TX

8th Robert Talavera, San Marcos, TX

9th Larry (Doc) Kinnison, Marble Falls, TX

10th Janet Cielencki, San Antonio, TX

Show

1st Royal Flush - Jean Barkley

2nd That's Not Right - Mike Park

3rd Tall Girl Frog - Sue Caffey

Sunday 10/2 Chili Winners

1st Steve Ashman, Bastrop, TX

2nd Robert Talavera, San Marcos, TX

3rd Jean Barkley, Weimar, TX

4th Sue Caffey, Rockdale, TX

5th Larry (Doc) Kinnison, Marble Falls, TX

6th Jessie Waguespack, Austin, TX

7th Norma Homesley, Manchaca, TX

8th Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls, TX

9th Kelly Talavera, San Marcos, TX

10th John Caffey, Rockdale, TX

Show

1st Tall Girl Frog - Sue Caffey

2nd Fall From Grace - Kelly Talavera

3rd Biker Babe - Melodie Smith”

(Jessie Waguespack)

“1st Annual OC Burgers Bar & Grill CCO, November 12. Located in the shopping center at 1201 W. Airport Freeway (SW corner of 183 and Industrial/157 in Euless). OC Burger now has a bar inside!

Entry fee is $20 with a 2:00 p.m. turn-in. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

This is a CASI-sanctioned cookoff that did not make it into the October Trails.

Come on out and join us.” Ron Barnes

POTPOURRI

Weekend Happy Birthday wishes to Barbara Benold, Peg Martin, Mikie McGarity, Ennis Penland (today) and Georgeann McNicholas, Melissa Pate, Stephanie Daugherty, Babs Johnson (Saturday).

“It is a far, far better thing to have a firm anchor in nonsense than to put out on the troubled sea of thought.” - John Kenneth Galbraith

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2011-10-06T07:42:00.000-05:00

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Phil Barnes, Mike Monte, Papa Joe Summy, and Cheryl Campbell. Happy Anniversary to Don and Judy Walker..

“There are two types of people--those who come into a room and say, 'Well, here I am!' and those who come in and say, 'Ah, there you are.'” - Frederick L Collins

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2011-10-05T07:57:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“What a beautiful autumn day in Old Town Helotes for the 3^rd Annual MarketPlace Days Chili Cook-off! About 2,000 folks wondered the streets and sampled chili as they talked to the cooks about CASI and cooking chili. I would like to say this day was uneventful, but unfortunately Charmaine Rogers tripped over her granddaughter and hit the pavement pretty hard injuring her right arm. Clyde had to take Charmaine to the Emergency Department (ER). Charmaine did not break her arm, but will be healing for many weeks to come. I wish her a speedy recovery. I would like to thank the tally group Tim Lalanne, Mary Ellen Gillen, Steve Nadeau and John Goforth for their great tally skills. Thanks to Debbie LaLanne as referee and head judge. Thanks to all the cooks for helping this event raise $1,106 for our charity. We had 28 registered cooks with 26 chilies turned in and the winners are:

CASI Chili

10^th Steve Nadeau, Boerne TX

9^th Kevin Cyrus, Cibolo Creek TX

8^th Tracy Bond, Kerrville TX

7^th Becky Allen, George West TX

6^th Janie Burruss, San Marcos TX

5^th Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX

4^th Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX

3^rd Susie Morgenroth, San Antonio TX

2^nd John Goforth, Boerne TX

1^st Margaret Nadeau, Boerne TX (windmill trophy)

Show

3^rd Bob McNaughton, San Antonio TX

2^nd Mary Ellen Gillen, Boerne TX

1^st Becky Allen, George West TX (windmill trophy)

Beans

3^rd Sharon Pinnell, Helotes TX

2^nd Bob McNaughton, San Antonio TX

1^st Becky Allen, George West TX

People’s Choice Chili

Larry and Janie Burruss, San Marcos TX (windmill trophy)”

Sharon Pinnell

“Don't forget to come to Thousand Trails Lake Whitney this weekend! If you are bringing your RV or Motorhome, there is no charge for hook ups! Yes, come cook chili, visit with friends, support Christmas for Kids AND stay for free!! We will have a potluck dinner Saturday night. Make your favorite dish and bring it to share with everyone! Turn in time for CASI chili on Saturday is 1pm and Bean turn in is 12pm. Turn in for CASI chili on Sunday is 12pm. Chili grind only both days. Please call Thousand Trails at 254-694-4269 to either reserve a cabin or just to let them know you're bringing your Rv/Motorhome. We'll see you there!

Also, let me know if you have a spice order I can bring to the cookoff!” Kelly Brignon

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Johnnie Sullivan, Happy Anniversary to Jim and Shirley Stateczny.

“Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.” - Niels Bohr

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2011-10-04T11:29:00.001-05:00

We had a lesson in appreciating the warm Texas weather. Over the weekend, we went to Maryland to attend granddaughter Danielle’s wedding. The reception was outside and it was 48 degrees. They having the opposite of our weather. Oh, did I mention it rained every day we were there?

NEWS

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

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

“Dianne & I will be selling 50/50 Tickets at TICC starting Wednesday Nov. 2nd. They are $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00.We will be ALL OVER. If you see us stop us and buy a Ticket or 6. Have a safe trip & we'll see ya there.” Donna Conrad

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“The 39th Annual New Mexico State Open CCO and Ruidoso Chili Society Pod CCO held at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino on 10/1-2/2011 in Ruidoso Downs,NM.are history. 37 Chilis for the STATE OPEN. THE WINNERS

Open Championship

1. Kathy Boone, Odessa, TX Q'd
2. Tim Collier, Snyder, TX
3. Maggie Green, Odessa, TX
4. Bobby Elliot, El Paso, TX
5. Larry George, Livingston, TX
6. Connie Collier, Snyder, TX
7. Rick Thomas, Alto, NM
8. Janita Hinds, Del Rio, TX
9. Mary Rogers, La Luz, NM
10. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX

New Mexico Championship

1. Rick Thomas, Alto, NM AUTO Q'd
2. Mary Rogers, La Luz, NM AUTO Q'd
3. Bud Barrick, Organ, NM AUTO Q'd

Open Showmanship

1. Goat Gap Gazette
Wayne Turner, Waxahachie, TX Q'd
2. Chilli of Mass Consumption
Charlie Beaver, Ruidoso Downs, NM
3. Travelin Hors de' ouvres
Barbara Taylor, Terlingua, TX

New Mexico Showmanship

1. Chilli of Mass Consumption
Charlie Beaver, Ruidoso Downs, NM AUTO Q'd

10/2/2011 Ruidoso Chili Society Pod CCO, 26 CHILIS, THE WINNERS

1. Karen Thomas, Alto, NM
2. Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
3. Janita Hinds, Del Rio, TX
4. Rick Thomas, Alto, NM
5. Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda, TX
6. Debbie Turner, Waxahachie, TX
7. Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock, TX
8. Douglas Seelig, Fredericksburg, TX
9. Myrl Coultas, Tucson, AZ
10. Willie Raven, Brownwood, TX

Showmanship

1. Goat Gap Gazette
Wayne Turner, Waxahachie, TX
2. Chilli of Mass Consumption
Charlie Beaver, Ruidoso Downs, NM
3. Travelin Hors d'oeuvers
Barbara Taylor, Terlingua, TX””

(Rick Thomas)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Al Austin, Preston Nickle, Mel Pfaff, and Jerri Dowdy.

“Indecision may or may not be my problem.” - Jimmy Buffett

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2011-09-29T07:46:00.001-05:00

We’re off to cold weather for a wedding this weekend. Good luck to all those cooking last chance and first chance cookoffs.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Cypress Creek Cafe (Womberly, TX) is holding an non sanctioned chili cook off and concert to benefit the fire victims in Bastrop and Central Texas. See Below for details..

What: Burning Love Fire Benefit Concert and Chili cook off

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 1pm-9pm

Where: Cypress Creek Cafe, Wimberly, TX

How: Entry fee is just $15. Chili meat is being donated by Sysco, so all you need is your table, burner and other chili ingredients. This is a open chili cook, so anything goes.

Judging: Peoples choice

Prizes: Trophies given to the top 3 places

Cooks will be set up near the live music. There are 6 bands playing all throughout the day. Come join us and help a fellow Texan out!

For more information or to enter, contact Dave Reynolds at 512-738-9172 or Randy at the Cypress Creek Cafe at 512.847-0030.” Michelle Bliss

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Doris Greenlees, Ed Blair, and David Richardson.

“I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink; that's the one thing I'm indebted to her for.” - W. C. Fields

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2011-09-28T07:53:00.000-05:00

NEWS

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

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“When coming to The last chance cco in Montgomery Please follow these directions for RV parking:

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

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

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

I will be there between 3;00 and4;00 to oversee the parking and run the judging.

Thank you” EARL WHO?

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

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.” Sheila Haskins (903)849-6853

POTPOURRI

“Voices that loud are always meant to bully. Do not be bullied. Acts of bravery don't always take place on battlefields. They can take place in your heart, when you have the courage to honor your character, your intellect, your inclinations, and, yes your soul by listening to its clean, clear voice of direction instead of following the muddied messages of a timid world.” - Anna Quindlen

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2011-09-27T07:42:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

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

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to James Barker and Maxine Reed.

“If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.” - Benjamin Franklin

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2011-09-26T07:48:00.001-05:00

NEWS

“I have two seats to the Nascar weekend at Ft Worth Texas for the weekend of Nov 3rd thru Nov 6th. This includes Qualifying Day Thursday the 3^rd, The Truck series race on Friday the 4^th. The Nationwide series race Sat the 5th And the Sprint Cup Series race Sunday the 6^th.

They are in turn 4 entering the Tri Oval, Section 431 Row 59 Seats 1 and 2. I paid $390.00 for them but am willing to let them go for $250.00.

The reason I am selling them is this is TICC weekend and I will be in Terlingua.

Home phone 936-447-1060. Cell phone 713-724-5736. E Mail is earlwho@consolidated.net” Earl Who?

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“list of winners @ Amvets 17th Annual West Tawakoni Chili by the Lake 9/17th & 18th/11

Sat. 9/17th/11
1st pl Kris Hudspeth
2nd pl Dusty Hudspeth
3th pl Duane L Thornton
4th pl Jerry Hunt
5th pl Mike Rogers
6th pl Rex Jones
7th pl Paul Seastruck
8th pl Larry Russell
9th pl Diane Thornton
10th pl Tom Dozier

Beans Tom Dozier

Show
1st pl Neta Rohr Q
2nd pl Larry Wampler
3th pl Frank Gadberry

Sunday
9/18th Day after Chili By The Lake

1st pl Dusty Hudspeth
2nd pl Larry Russell
3th pl Judy Russell
4th pl Morris Moss
5th pl Larry Wampler
6th pl Jerry Hunt
7th pl Kris Hudspeth
8th pl Nancy Hewlett
9th pl Neal White
10th pl Jennifer Davenport

Show
1st pl James Gowins
2nd pl Jennifer Devenport
3th pl Larry Wampler”

(Larry Wampler)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Shirley Sexton. Happy Anniversary to Preston and Susie Shaw.

“Quit worrying about your health. It'll go away.” - Robert Orben

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2011-09-23T07:55:00.000-05:00

For those chasing points, good luck this weekend.

POTPOURRI

Weekend Birthday and Anniversary wishes to Sue Caffey, Roger Stout (today); Sherrie Davis, Frances Sullivan (Saturday); Jim Stateczny; James and Mary Ellen Gillen (Sunday).

“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Robert Benchley

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2011-09-22T07:54:00.000-05:00

NEWS

“Thank you Vicki for reminding everyone about bring a Toy for the kids in Terlingua.
However we would like to bring 2 or 3 Toys so the little ones at home are not left out.
It would be sad for those at home to see their brother or sister come home with a Toy and they not get one.
So I'm asking all the Chili Cooks to do the same. Bring an extra Toy.

Thank You” Donna & Dianne

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Jan Windrow. Happy Anniversary to Bill and Cheryl Pierson.

Today’s quote comes from Roger Foltz:

"DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE". -- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

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2011-09-21T08:39:00.000-05:00

NEWS

“A first for CASI

At present, the TOT Pod is the only CASI Pod to have the honor of having two Past Exulted Rulers as members and active cooks. Mike and Jennifer Moore are both PER’s of the Irving Elks and active members of the TOT Pod. Mike recently won his first cook-off and is hooked on cooking CASI. Jennifer and Mike are in their first year of cooking and are doing well in competing with the best.

Irving Elks Lodge #2334 is a friend of CASI sponsor and host the TOT Pod event. TOT also holds their monthly meeting at the Irving Lodge. In addition to the TOT Cookoff the Lodge also holds a cook-off for Elks charities. The support of the Irving Elks of TOT and CASI is a key element in the success of chili in North Texas.

CASI is very fortunate to have the support of the Elks around the country.” Bob Coats

“The 2012 Great Peppers' Meeting will begin an era of CASI organizing and funding the meetings. During our Committee Report, the idea of a Hosted Friday Night Dinner was raised.

In the past, some Pods raised funds and paid for this effectively as their gift to the participants. If a dinner is not included on the schedule, we would stock the Hospitality Room with food and snacks anticipating more folks dining on the fare.

The pros of having a meal would be to allow folks to sit and mingle over a relaxing meal. We would arrange for people to get random seating so that we are more likely to sit with folks we don’t know. This way we meet new friends and share ideas from various regions of the country, instead of falling into the habit of sitting with our closest friends.

Since we are having the meeting so close to the DFW Airport to reduce travel time and costs for folks flying to the meeting, it means many won't rent cars. As such, having a nice community meal at the hotel means they don't have to scramble to find a good meal.

While there are a number of restaurants within short driving distance, there is only the Denny's within walking distance, other than the hotel's restaurant.

The cons are; this meal would cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $3,000 depending on the meal choice and the number attending. If these funds were "saved" then CASI could fund almost a full extra scholarship.

Planning a Friday meal also means it would be harder for folks to find time to get out to local restaurants and enjoy the local cuisine.

We ask that the Great Peppers discuss this with the members of your Pods and provide us feedback. Please email your input to Adrienne Grant at adrienneg@gmail.com who will accumulate them for consideration by the GPM Committee. In order to allow adequate time to get the memberships’ input, we are not asking for a response until October 19^th.” Ed Blair

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Ken Swart.

“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” - Elbert Hubbard

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2011-09-20T07:47:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Meeting Title: Quad Pod Meeting

Meeting Agenda: Discuss Great Pepper Meeting and final details of last chance - first chance CCO at Wolfies

Happy Hour Before: 6:30

Time: 7:00

Place: Elks 151 - Stafford, TX

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011” Debbie Benefield

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Clyde Griffin.

“Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody. “ - Franklin P. Adams

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2011-09-19T07:51:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“That's A Wrap

PALOS PARK IL—The Illinois Chili Year came to an end last Saturday on a spectacular late summer afternoon. The chili cookoff is part of the village celebration, complete with vendors and entertainment and a parade and other activities. Our awards ceremony followed the guy with big snakes and an alligator. A real freakin' alligator! I thought the thing was just a stuffed carcus until I had to go near this creature to talk to the cookoff promoter, and it moved; in my direction. Three guys got "Bubba" into their van and took him to wherever they keep alligators in our part of the country and we could get on with our business.

We had four cooks seeking their final points to get qualified for TICC. Unfortunately, the judges only saw fit to reward two of them. On the other hand, their will be two additional cooks coming to Terlingua, one for the very first time. The winners:

CHILI

1. Bret Centers, Lisle IL

2. Jill Goldberg, Madison WI (Q'd)

3. Marty Apel, Batavia IL

4. Jose Torres, Orland Park IL

5. John Gastaldello, Downers Grove

6. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL

7. David Thordarson, Bloomfield IA

8. Georgia Weller, Rockton IL (Q'd)

9. Jim Weller, Rockton IL

10. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL

SHOW

1. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL

2. Mike Usiak, Chicago IL

3. Jose Torres, Orland Park IL

On to 2012.” Bill Pierson

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Doyle Smith.

“What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth.” - Jewish Proverb

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2011-09-16T07:31:00.000-05:00

NEWS

“I am participating in the Bike MS: Alamo Ride to the River October 15th and 16th. I will be riding between 130 and 160 miles to fulfill a personal challenge and to help the National MS Society fund research and advocate for change and help people with MS and their families lead powerful lives.

I was diagnosed with MS in June of 2000. They have come a long way since I was diagnosed in the research thanks to the support of people like yourself, but we still have a ways to go. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease that affects people in many different ways. It could be paralysis one day, loss of vision the next or impaired memory the day after that.

The Society organizes 100 rides nationwide. The funds they raise fuel research aimed at treating and eventually curing MS; they also provide crucial services for persons living with MS.

Living with MS means living with uncertainty and I truly appreciate the support and encouragement I receive from my friends and family.

I appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.

Help me reach my goal by visiting my personal page today and making a secure online donation.

Click here to visit my personal page.” Steve Nadeau

POTPOURRI

Weekend Birthdays and Anniversary wishes to Lee Roy Childress, Debbie Eiland Turner; Ralph and Dee Hay (today), Jo Ann Gaines, Janice Huff, Belinda Massey, Jim Eis (Saturday), and Susan Campbell (Sunday).

“Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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2011-09-15T07:42:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Meeting Title: Quad Pod Meeting

Meeting Agenda: Discuss Great Pepper Meeting and final details of last chance - first chance CCO at Wolfies

Happy Hour Before: 6:30

Time: 7:00

Place: Elks 151 - Stafford, TX

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011”

(Debbie Benefield)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Kelly Draper and Jo Quist.

“Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before... He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way.” - Kurt Vonnegut

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2011-09-14T08:30:00.001-05:00

NEWS

“I want to Thank everyone that donated the hygiene items for the people in Bastrop . With your donations we where able to fill the back of Ken Rodd's truck up. Ken then took the items to a drop off post in Austin and they where then taken to Bastrop. Thank You & God Bless you all.” Donna Conrad & Dianne Stimson

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Freddie Capers and Karen Wright.

“The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself.” - John Ciardi

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2011-09-13T08:15:00.000-05:00

NEWS

“Since TICC is just around the corner...FOR SALE - 32' Holiday Rambler Savoy LX travel trailer, clean, great condition, 1 owner, 2 slides plus extras. Contact Frances Sullivan 214-906-6800 (cell #) for more information.” Frances Sullivan Phone: (214) 220-3900

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“September 17th 2011 Gering NE CASI. Pepe’s Pod Chili Cook Off in conjunction with the United Way Rubber Duck Race held at Five Rocks Amphitheater. Entry Fee $20 for red. $20 for Open Chili or $25 if cooking both. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 69361. Information contact Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave. Scottsbluff, NE 69361, 308-635-7852, email: khab@charter.net”

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to James Bauer and Jimmy Maturo.

“That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.” - William J. H. Boetcker

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2011-09-12T09:45:00.000-05:00

Thanks to the Texas Hill Country Pod for being such wonderful hosts over the weekend. They all did a great job and the Great Peppers Meeting came off without a hitch.

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Debby Cagle, Charmaine Rogers, Carol West, and Dianne Lewis.

“If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.” - Tallulah Bankhead

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2011-08-30T07:39:00.000-05:00

What a busy time. We just unpacked from our Red River trip, worked a couple of days, and here we go again. Headed to Maryland returning just in time for the Great Peppers Meeting.

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Dorothy Bayer, Sylvia Demske, and Gary March-Force. Belated birthday wishes from yesterday to John Caffey and Joanne Hallenbeck.

“Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting.” - Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco

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2011-08-26T07:41:00.001-05:00

POTPOURRI

Weekend Birthday and Anniversary wishes to: Donna Foley, Angie Powell, TomTyler; Blu and John Daniels (today), Ted Cathey, Mina Etter; Boomer and Mary Kingston (Saturday), and Dusty DeBerry (Sunday).

“A committee can make a decision that is dumber than any of its members.” - David Coblitz

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2011-08-25T07:52:00.001-05:00

We’ve come a long way from last weekend as we now set a new record each day for temperatures over 100 degrees.

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Dennis Brakeen and Darrell Hopper.

From Roger Foltz:

“The people with great attitudes just naturally gravitate to the top of what ever business or department they are in. They don’t have great attitudes because of their positions; they have their positions largely because of their great attitudes!” - Earl Nightingale

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2011-08-23T07:48:00.001-05:00

Got home last night about 7:30. The mountains were beautiful – and cool – but the scenic Hill Country was a sight for sore eyes. We’ll tie the record for 100+ degree days today but it’s great to be here.

Forrest Tire in Clovis was terrific. We kept one of the tires we purchased on the road for a spare and they bought the other from us for nearly what we paid for it. Two new tires and some shifting tires around got us quickly on the road.

POTPOURRI

“A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.” - Dutch Proverb

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2011-08-22T10:14:00.001-05:00

Sunset in Red River

Good morning from Clovis, New Mexico.

Our week has been very eventful, starting with stops in Lake Colorado City and Palo Duro Canyon followed by wonderful cool weather in Red River. Tom Chaney did a wonderful job organizing the Four Corners Regional Open and Larry Joe Taylor’s collection of songwriters entertained us.

As we began home, just east of Ft. Sumner, NM, there was a big boom (at 70 mph) and the motorhome got a mind of its own. Believe me, it took all the strength I had to keep us from going over the edge. Molly, scared to death, ran for safety and ended up running back and forth on the dash, adding to the pandemonium. We came to rest on the side of the road. It looked like we had blown the two passenger side dualies with minimal body damage.

Road side service eventually arrived and discovered the driver's side inside dualie had blown causing a chain reaction that blew the two tires on the opposite side. So, at 70 mph, we had one tire in the back that was good.

So happy to be alive and tell the story.

Our emergency service did a good job locating someone with tires on Sunday and eliminating the need for towing. The downside was that the tires he had were 14-ply rather than the 12-ply to match what we had. Good enough to limp 50 miles into Clovis. Forrest Tire is now completing installation of new tires and they’ve agreed to buy one of the temporary tires from us for a very good price.

We’ll be headed home shortly.

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Yolie Rodd and Sue Schools.

“Those who face that which is actually before them, unburdened by the past, undistracted by the future, these are they who live, who make the best use of their lives; these are those who have found the secret of contentment.” - Alban Goodier

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2011-08-15T07:29:00.000-05:00

Good Monday morning.

Congratulations to Pat Krenek and all the other winners at the National Open cookoff on Saturday. We got a great break from the weather with a few clouds, a breeze, and the first day under 100 degrees in a month.

Starting this morning, we’ll be caravaning to Red River, New Mexico for next weekend’s cookoff. We’ll continue to post the CHN as internet access allows.

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Louis Gonzales and Jamie Rohr.

“Don't worry if you're a kleptomaniac, you can always take something for it.” - Unknown

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2011-08-11T07:50:00.000-05:00

NEWS

“I have two (2) Forest Green Sport Chairs.....

I ordered too many.....

I can bring to US Open in Buda or to Stafford Elks

but need to know by 2 pm on Friday

......$45 each Thanks” Mayo Blair

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Dick DeiTos and Toni Bowman.

“Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.” - Eric Hoffer

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2011-08-10T08:42:00.000-05:00

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Earl Gorhum, Steve Dowdy, and Bonnie Tennison. Happy Anniversary to Ken and Yolie Rodd.

“When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.” - Rodney Dangerfield

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2011-08-08T07:37:00.000-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

Results from the Two-Day Happy Armadillo CCO

Saturday

“CHILI (28 judged):

1. Mark Sanders – Ennis (Q)

2. Debbie Longabaugh – Pilot Point

3. Glenda Vrba – Garland

4. Floyd Jiminez – Crowley

5. Kenny Short – Burleson

6. Gene Woodard – Dequincy, LA

7. Bruce Stewart – Hurst

8. Robin Short – Burleson

9. Keith Longabaugh – Pilot Point

10. Bill Lester – Garland

SHOW:

1. Blondie’s Rip-Snortin’ Chili – Tina Barnes – Euless

2. Dirty Old Man – Bill Sweigart – Hurst

3. Snake Farm Chili – Kenny Short – Burleson

Sunday

CHILI (24 judged):

1. Mike Moore – Irving

2. Sam Roberts – Arlington

3. Teena J. Friedel – Irving

4. Mike Burke – Ft Worth

5. T.J. Cannon – Corinth

6. Kenny Short – Burleson

7. Jason Clark – Arlington

8. Jennifer Moore – Irving

9. Ron Baker – Ennis

10. Jason Goains – Meridan

SHOW:

1. Blondie’s Rip-Snortin’ Chili – Tina Barnes – Euless (Q)

2. Outlaw Chili – Gerald Casey - Arlington

3. Dream Catcher – Teena J. Friedel – Irving”

(Ron Barnes)

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Happy Birthday to Bobbe Hargraves and Sandra Watts. Happy Anniversary to Aaron and Jami Gregory.

“The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.” - Mark Twain

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2011-08-05T07:15:00.000-05:00

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Weekend Birthdays and Anniversary: to Larry Guffey, Ted Hume, Nancy Swenberger, Judi Walker; Rodney & Carol Lilly (today), Mayo Blair, Donn Shands (Saturday), Jo Anna Dahl, Jackie Koltz, Linda McDonald, Steve Smith (Sunday). Best wishes to all.

“There are people who, instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves.” - Albert Guinon

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2011-08-04T07:47:00.000-05:00

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Happy Birthday to Julie Netser.

“On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.” - Will Rogers

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2011-08-03T07:31:00.004-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

The Windmill Goes Round And Round

BATAVIA IL—The Nineteenth Illinois State Open Championship was held last Saturday under sunny skies, 90° temps and dripping humidity. TICC champ, Tom Dozier, was among the 32 cooks, and we really appreciate him making the trip "up north." We didn't necessarily need the Texas heat he brought with him, but at least it's still cooler than Dallas. We still have several cooks vying for TICC qualification, so the competition was hot and heavy. Congratulations to our 2011 Illinois State champion, for the second time, Wes Carlson from Loves Park. Wes also won in 1996. The IL State champion showmanship winner was a new show, "Pepper Streisand." Barbra Streisand songs with a chili flavor sung (not lip-synced) by Kristin Himmerick. It was special.

The winners:

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1. Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL (Q'd)

2. Rachel Thomas, Indianapolis IN

3. Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL (Q'd)

4. Brian Spencer, Champaign IL (Already Q'd)

5. Julie Netser, Seymour IN

6. Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA

7. Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL

8. Bert Centers, Lisle IL (Q'd)

9. Mike Stevens, Homer Glen IL

10. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL

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1. Kristin Himmerck, Chicago IL (Q'd)

2. Mike Goodman, Pewaukee WI (Q'd)

3. Pat Gustafson, Chicago IL

On Sunday, 19 cooks returned for the 20th Windmill City Chili Cookoff, the grand daddy of Illinois CASI cookoffs, and another shot at some points. The weather was remakedly the same as Saturday, but there was a much more relaxed atmosphere. Batavia's Riverwalk Park is a great venue, and a nice place to spend an afternoon with friends. The winners:

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1. Bert Centers, Lisle IL

2. Jill Goldberg, Madison WI

3. Brian Spencer, Champaign IL

4. Georgia Weller, Rockton IL

5. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL

6. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL

7. Bill Thomas, Naperville IL (Q'd)

8. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL

9. Mike Goodman, Pewaukee WI

10. Jim Weller, Rockton IL

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1. Jill Goldberg, Madison WI

2. Pat Gustafson, Chicago IL (Q'd)

3. Brian Spencer, Champaign IL

It was a great weekend, and we're looking forward to our 20th State Championship, the last Saturday in July, 2012."Bill Pierson

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Happy Birthday to Gary Brant, John Graff, and David Baker. Happy Anniversary to Phil and Karin Barnes.

“Throughout life, one does not miss any chance to hold onto the things that are really precious, if one is truly wise.” - Ed Greenwood

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2011-08-02T07:11:00.002-05:00

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Results from the Parker County 4-H Chili Cookoff held July 30^th in Weatherford, TX:

CHILI (15 judged):

1. Susan Spencer – Irving

2. Gerald Casey – Arlington

3. David Manske – Arlington

4. Dee

Palmer – Mansfield

5. Ken Bishop – Ft. Worth

6. Frances Sullivan – Waxahachie

7. Scott Spencer – Irving

8. Bobby Kirby – Kennedale

9. Ra

monda Casey – Arlington

10. Charles Breeden – Alvarado

SHOW:

1. Blondie’s Rip Snortin’ Chili – Tina Barnes – Euless

2. O

uthouse Chili – Gerald Casey – Arlington

3. Uownt Too Chili – Dee Palmer – Mansfield

BEANS:

1. Mack W

alker – Marshall

2. Kelly Walker – Euless/Marshall

3. Charles Breeden – Alvarado

JUNIORS:

1. Jared Casey – Arlington

2. Britta

ny Stevens – Aledo”

(Ron Barnes)

“Well, Cooks and friends, it is about that time again. Make your plans and hope to see you in the cool pines of Ruidoso.” Rick Thomas

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Happy Birthday to Karin Barnes. Happy Anniversary to Debbie and Wayne Turner.

“A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” - Anonymous

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2011-08-01T07:58:00.000-05:00

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“For those of you that are going to Buda for the 2nd Annual US National Open and will be needing meat, please let me know. There is an H-E-B right there close to the cook off and I have already gave them a heads up to have plenty on hand. So if you need some for the cook off and or to take home for the next one, let me know and I will order it for you. You can pick it up on your arrival.
My cell is 254-855-4733 or email me at dangergail@aol.com” Donna Conrad

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Very interesting results in Illinois this weekend. On Saturday, the day before his birthday, Wes Carlson won the Illinois State Championship. On Sunday, Bert Centers won the day after cookoff – the day before his birthday. Congratulations to both.

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Happy Birthday to Nigel Delgado, Patti Novy, Dick Swenberger, Jennifer Cyrus, Bret Centers, and Bert Centers. Happy Anniversary to Sandy and Jerry Christensen.

“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” - Benjamin Franklin

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2011-07-29T07:49:00.000-05:00

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Weekend Happy Birthdays to Stan Moore (today)), Mike Parker (Saturday), and Wes Carlson (Sunday).

“There are two ways to slide easily through life; to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking.” - Alfred Korzybski

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2011-07-27T07:28:00.000-05:00

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Happy Birthday to Charlie Atherton, Rodney Lilly, and Carolyn Seelig. Happy Anniversary to Pam and Mark Zimmerman.

“It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.” - Pierre Beaumarchais

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2011-07-26T08:18:00.000-05:00

I’d like to echo the thoughts expressed yesterday by thanking those who contributed to last week’s discussion. Their sentiments and passion were expressed in a very civil debate. Those types of discussions can only help us to examine all sides of an issue and to make better decisions.

Watch this space for the next topic for discussion.

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Happy Birthday to Raymond Pikchiek and Nick Roberts.

“Why does a slight tax increase cost you $800.00, and a substantial tax cut saves you $30.00?”

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2011-07-25T07:21:00.002-05:00

Saturday was a Wine Trail 290 promotion called Chili and Chillin’. Well, I’ll tell you, I don’t know how much chillin’ there was on the verandah at Becker Vineyards where the temp was 103, but there was plenty of chili. We served chili to about 400 winery visitors. They were very interested in the chili and CASI. We gave them plenty of information, brochures, and recipe cards, and sent them to HEB, Mild Bill’s, and Mexene for their ingredients. It made for a fun day at work.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“In the Land of Cheese and Honey

WAUWATOSA WI—Some things change and some things stay the same. Last Saturday was the second installment of the Chili'n on the Avenue Chili Cookoff in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa. This year we had a new coordinator, a new location, and a new area for judging. All were improvements over last year, except for the coordinator. Last year's did a great job as well. The weather was identical to last year; heavy overnight thunderstorms with record rainfall, then heat in humidity in the afternoon. Chili'n on the Avenue is a street festival with large crowds, bands, and of course, being Milwaukee, a beer truck.

Milwaukee is a great party town. The people are very friendly and like to have a good time. This cookoff is still defining itself, but I believe it has a great future. The winners:

CHILI

1. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL

2. Ed O'Hare, Wauwatosa WI

3. Wes Carlson, Loves Park IL

4. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL

5. Paul Isham, Milwaukee WI

6. Jill Goldberg, Madison WI

7. Rick Geiger, Midlothian IL

8. Mike Goodman, Pewaukee WI

9. Christina Piel, Wauwatosa WI

10. Matt Stippich, Wauwatosa WI

SHOW

1. Mike Goodman, Pewaukee WI

2. Scott Miller, Wauwatosa WI

3. Matt Stippich, Wauwatosa WI”

(Bill Pierson)

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“Well, well, well, it has been another interesting week of discussions among CASI members. I do believe that open discussions on various issues that affect CASI members, as long as they don't get personal, are healthy for the organization. It is encouraging to hear from the many voices of CASI. I can assure you,that while they don't participate in the discussions, the Directors are listening.

There are a couple of things I would like to clear up from my blog post of last week. I want to be perfectly clear, I did not say that pod newsletters were insignificant. As a former newsletter editor and publisher, I am extremely aware of the effort it takes to produce a document your pod members want to read month after month. As a past Great Pepper, I am also very cognizant of the importance of a newsletter to the pod's success.

What I did say, was that the newsletter contest was insignificant. It has nothing to do with the quality of the entries (they were very deserving), but with the quantity of entries. When only two out of 71 pods choose to enter the contest, they deem it insignificant. In baseball, a .333 batting average is considered good, not great, good. If we had 24 pods enter the contest, it would be so much more meaningful.

Many people mentioned the "cancellation" of the newsletter contest. The contest was not canceled. Unlike TICC or the GPM, the newsletter contest is not a recurring event. It takes, each year, an action by the Board to have a contest. This year the Board apparently (I was not at the meeting) chose not to take the action. Based on the participation, I would agree with that non-action.

Several writers mentioned canceling the contest "in the middle of the season." Does that mean to say they would not have had newsletters if they knew earlier there would be no contest? I hope not.

This discussion has been good for the organization. Members should feel free, and have a forum, to voice their views without being attacked or chastised. We all have opinions, and we don't all agree, but let's hear what you have to say.” Bill Pierson

Happy Birthday to Jackie Ralston.

“No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.” - Bertrand Russell

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2011-07-22T08:11:00.000-05:00

Susan and I will be at Becker Vineyards giving out chili and salsa samples starting at 11 am, promoting CASI, Mild Bill’s Spices, and Mexene. If you feel like hanging out, talking some chili smack, and enjoying great wine, come on out and see us.

POTPOURRI

Weekend Happy Birthday and Anniversary wishes to John Johnson, Robert Schrade, Jim Sicard, Charlie Walstrom, Mike McCarter, Ted Hoover, Herb and Ruby Ross, Benny Atwood, Sharren Christopherson, Ray Medlin; Karen and Bubba Reinke.

“I can remember when the air was clean and sex was dirty.” - George Burns

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The ninth California State Chili Championship at the Woodbridge Winery was a huge success. A record number of chili cooks (36) and a record number of exhibitors in the car show (170) drew spectators from far and wide. Congratulations to Larry Pilmaier and thanks to all the folks at Woodbridge.

1. Tom Dozier2. Susan Dean (1st & 2nd tied)3. Arlindo Baptista (1st California)4. Alan Dean (3rd & 4th tied)5. Christine Vestfals (2nd California)6. Gina Darcangelo (3rd California)7.Alex Tanalski8. David Clark9. Robert Broncey10. John Dinigris

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1. Tom Dozier
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4. Alan Dean (3^rd & 4^th tied)
5. Christine Vestfals (2^nd California)
6. Gina Darcangelo (3^rd California)
7.Alex Tanalski
8. David Clark
9. Robert Broncey
10. John Dinigris