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US Postage PaidKerrville, TexasPermit No. 81If you have a cookoff coming up in the month of June

your cookoff information must be in the hands of theCASI Upcomings Director by April 15th to meet thecookoff advertising requirement.

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4th Annual Richard Hinds Chili Cook Off Results

Thirty five of the nation’s best chili cooks found their way to Comstock to participate in the4th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial Chili Cook Off on February 21-22nd. Janita Hinds, theevent’s sponsor and ramrod, always says that the 3rd weekend in February will be thewindiest of the year. She should be given a job with the Weather Service, as February 21stwas no disappointment in the wind department. But then wind has never been an obstacleto true blue chili cooks.

The Chili Cook Off raises funds for the Richard Hinds Memorial Scholarship which fundsscholarships to graduates of Comstock ISD. This year’s Cook Off raised a total of $11,405.The first day’s festivities were capped off with a Dessert and Art Auction which showcasedworks from area cooks and artists, which raised over $2000. The Scholarship Fund currentlyhelps 10 Comstock graduates that are studying in 5 different colleges or universities. Thisfund would not exist if it wasn’t for the hard work of Janita Hinds. Her dedication and hardwork has made this scholarship fund into one of the best local scholarship funds in WestTexas. The school’s heartfelt gratitude goes to Mrs. Hinds for all of her hard work on behalfof the graduates of Comstock ISD. Thanks to all that made the Cook Off such a great success.

O.K.(Buddy) Wolfenbarger III Superintendent, Comstock ISD

COMSTOCK WINNERS

(Front L to R) Carrie Kinnison, 6th; Patsy Childress, 9th; Tim Collier, 1st Place and winnerof the bronze panther trophy; Kathy Mulkey, 1st Place Show Team; Dodie Simpson, 5th;Norma Homesley, 8th; Cliff Miller, 3rd; Janice Miller, 4th; (Back L to R) LeRoy Childress, 10th;Paul Mulkey, 1st Place Show Team; Janita Hinds, 2nd Place Chili and tied for 1st, Bruce Jones,winner of the Mild Bill's Spice Gift Basket presented to a former school district employee

TERLINGUA, TEXAS – Weather perfection glowed on 441 mountain bikers pursuing thefinish line of the 2009 Starlight Mas O Menos Mountain Bike Endurance Fest produced byDesert Sports. Rolling wheels and spectators filled the Chili Appreciation Society Internationalsite. 100K pro winners were Bryan Fawley (Austin, TX – team Park Place Lexus) with a timeof 04:08:05 and Rebecca Rusch (Ketchum, Idaho – team Specialized/Red Bull), breaking thewomen’s record by 6 minutes with a time of 04:45:25. Bryan and Rebecca also won the NewRevolution King and Queen of the Hill, by being first to top the gnarly Tres Cuevas Climb– a 15% grade of adult-size rocks. They also won the Starlight Theatre Fastest Man andWoman Award.

Hula hoopers, cheerleaders and jammin’ musicians waved participants around the trackincluding home turf Team Desert Spots. In the 100K, Mark Yuhas (BBNP, TX) placed 5th witha time of 05:37:54. Mastering the 50K loop was Brad Butler (Alpine, TX) placing 2nd witha time of 02:28:42. Melissa Forsythe (Terlingua, TX) raced her 50K in 03:03:30.

Starlight Mas O Menos MountainBike Endurance Fest

Mountan bike riders at the CASI site lining up for the 2009 race

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Terlingua Trails

Editor & Publisher: Doug (Bucky) SeeligContributing Editors: Upcoming Cookoffs: Dorathy Williams Cookoff Results: Bill Pierson Articles: Renee Moore

Printer: Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville, Texas

Reflections from the ED

CASI members, please check your personal informationin the CASI Information System. Corrections andadditions should be sent to Janice Miller [email protected].

Important Insurance NoticeIf you are holding a cookoff, please make sure the venue has their owninsurance before having them listed as an additional insured on the CASIcertificate for that event. Holding a cookoff at a location that does not haveinsurance, and basically sharing the CASI insurance for their liability, couldhave catastrophic consequences to our insurance and ability to continueholding cookoffs.

The purpose of CASI insurance is to protect CASI and is not to protectthose too foolish to protect themselves.

CASI Board

ED's Reflections: www.edjanice.blogspot.comInformation from CASI's Executive Director, Janice Miller

Alan Dean’s Chili Hot News: www.chotnews.blogspot.com/This newsletter is updated almost daily with the latest news about CASI,cookoffs, cooks, and much more.

Donations, Contributions and MemorialsThe following memorials and donations were made to the CASI Scholarship Fund:

In memory of Barbara Large: Black Gold Chili POD Karen Bains Bill & Tamara Dees

In memory of Bob Angel: Jim & Shirley Stateczny

From the PresidentSpring has sprung! You can always tell because thetrees are budding, flowers are starting to bloom, andthere’s pollen everywhere. There’s one other way toknow it’s spring. The Upcomings listings in theTerlingua Trails become longer and longer.

This is good, as it indicates that even though theeconomy may not be the greatest, folks still are outcooking chili and helping those charities which the

cookoffs benefit. From March through June, there are 11 automatic qualifiercookoffs and 23 Pod cookoffs.

During this same period, a few of the “granddaddy cookoffs” include the 39th AnnualTexas Ladies State, 38th Annual Howdy Roo, 36th Annual SAP-CASI, 33rd AnnualCowtown, 31st Annual Pasadena Pod, 30th Annual Top of Texas, 29th Annual SOT Pod,28th Annual Rose City Pod, 27th Annual Sightfest, 26th Annual Colorado State, 25th

Annual Wichita Falls American Legion, and 24th Annual Wyoming State Cookoffs.Houston Pod, the oldest CASI Pod, is also holding their annual Pod Cookoff; don’tknow which number it is, but I’m sure it’s a big one.

It’s enouraging to me when I see cookoffs of this caliber still being held after all theseyears. This indicates a commitment by Pod members and cooks alike which is notfound in many organizations these days.

Before you know it, the Great Peppers’ Meeting will be here. Bucky Seelig and KenRodd have announced that they will not be seeking re-election to the Board. Futureissues of the Trails will include job descriptions, not necessarily for an office, but forthe various jobs performed by the Board, as well as other information relative toserving on the Board.

Please consider serving CASI as a member of the Board of Directors. If you have anyquestions, don’t hesitate to ask one of us or even one of the past Directors.

I’ll be cooking at Texas Ladies’ State and in Louisiana, Alabama and Florida duringthe next month and hope to see you at one of these cookoffs. Meanwhile, keepcooking chili and supporting charities, support our sponsors, and have fun all thewhile.

ReneeCASI President

Here it is; the chili year is half over!! Here is hoping thatall of you are racking up the points and cooking a lot ofchili. The weather in Texas has finally been nice enoughthat you can cook without your gloves and heavy coat.And it won’t be long until we start complaining about howhot it is!

Several things were brought to my attention last month.One is the rule about signing your ticket. The rule states“Each chili cook must sign the secret ticket slip in ink withfirst and last name at the time the judging cup is issued andinitial Official Entrants List that the cup was received.”This does mean that it is to be signed. It should not be

stamped.

Our Regional Referees need to ensure that if they assign a referee to a chili cookoff theylet the promoter know who it is and how to contact that person. This will help make thecookoff go a lot smoother for everybody.

We have had several requests for new cookoffs in several areas. When I receive an inquiryabout how to have a chili cookoff or where there is a cookoff in a specific area, I always sendthe answer back, not only to the person, but to the Regional Referee. Thank you to thoseReferees to whom I have sent these contacts for following up and not only contacting theperson, but assisting them with their needs.

I have had several comments on the blog. Please send me your comments and suggestions.I am still new at the process, but I am learning more about it every day. You can access theblog at www.edjanice.blogspot.com . I am trying to keep everyone updated on cookoffsand other news, as well as share ideas and thoughts. Your comments are welcomed.

HAPPY EASTER TO EACH OF YOU. May the Easter Bunny leave lots of colored eggs!Janice

April 2009 Terlingua Trails Page 3

Please make note: the contact for obtaining insurance certificates forcookoffs has changed. To get a certificate (proof of insurance) for yourcookoff, please contact Michelle Moreau-Account Manager, or Mindy Hines,Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc., 11403 Cronridge Drive, PO Box 0664,

CASI INSURANCE

Wanted:Krazy Flats Coordinator

The Board of Directors is soliciting applications from anyone interested in beingthe Krazy Flats Coordinator during TICC 2009. The Krazy Flats Coordinator willwork under a CASI Board member and may solicit volunteers to work in KrazyFlats. Job duties include:

> Cleanup of Krazy Flats Concession and Pavilion Areas prior to and afterevent

> Set up of tables and chairs and tear down at conclusion of event> Securing ice from ice trailer to stock freezers prior to event> Securing beer and icing down stock> Stocking concession items for sale> Selling of wristbands to early arrivals in Krazy Flats> Replenishing ice and beer stock, when necessary> Work with CASI Treasurer on cash/inventory reconciliations and

pickups> Ongoing cleaning of patio/concession area> Packing of all unsold merchandise and beer at conclusion of event> Preparing and coordinating Volunteer schedule> Meet and greet sponsors visiting Krazy Flats Saloon> Within two weeks after event, submit report to CASI Board outlining

operations, suggestions, concerns, etc.

If you are interested in further information or wish to submit your name forconsideration, please contact Janice Miller at [email protected] or byphone at 325-947-8753.

Remember Loved Ones

Contributions to the CASI National Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or tohonor a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion are always appreciated.Please feel free to utilize this form when submitting a donation. Donations should bemailed to: Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Administrator, 7291 FM380, Paint Rock, TX 76866.

A contribution is enclosed in the amount of $____________.

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)

TallyWhackers

Attention All Cookoff Promoters!

Apparently there is some misunderstanding about the deadline for enteringyour event in the Terlingua Trails. The deadline for publication is the 15th ofevery month. The Trails goes to the press on the 16th. If information is notreceived by the 15th, your ad will not appear in the next edition of the Trails,it will appear in the following month.. The rule book states that your ad mustappear in the month prior to the event. SO, if you are having a cookoff in themonth of June, you must send in your information before the 15th of April sothat it will appear in the May Trails, which is the month prior to the event. Anycookoff that fails to appear in the month prior to the event will be placed onAdvertising Probation.

Thank you, Dorathy Williams

When I became the CASI TallyMaster, one of the thingsmy predecessor, Elton Homesley, warned me about wasthe penmanship of the American people. I didn’t worryabout that too much. I thought Elton may have beenexaggerating since I wouldn’t get paperwork fromeveryone in America. Also, my career in the engineeringfield had exposed me to the worst handwriting in theEnglish speaking world. But I soon learned he was right.

We focused on that area in the early years and, while theproblem hasn’t been eliminated, it has become

manageable. However, a couple of recent examples have made me think it’s time to mentionit again.

First of all, let me say that having poor handwriting doesn’t make you a bad person; it shouldjust preclude you from recording winners at a chili cookoff. I should point out that CASIholds the cookoff referee responsible for the accuracy of the cookoff paperwork. Thecondition of the paperwork is a reflection on you.

Poor legibility can create many problems, not the least of which is causing me to enter thewrong person as a winner. It is especially troublesome when the person in question is a newcook and I would be creating a new CIS record for them. Not being able to read a namecorrectly could cause me to create a new record for an existing cook. My backup systemis the Entrants List. If it is in poor condition, that just increases the difficulty of getting theresults right.

It has now been ten months since we posted a delinquent cookoff. That is just outstandingwork by our CASI referees. Keep up the great work.

Bill PiersonCASI TallyMaster


PLEASE WELCOMEAND THANK THESE

CASI MEMBERS.They have invested in our Society as Annual CorporateMembers. If you live in their area, PLEASE stop by and thankthem personally.

Corporate Membership 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 receiveall the new membership applications – both individuals and corporate.To see our members renew and reaffirm their faith in the CASI organizationis very gratifying. If you see any of these members at cookoffs in yourarea, I encourage you to make a new friend and extend a warm CASIwelcome. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: ADDRESS FORMEMBERSHIP-P.O. BOX 841, COMFORT, TX78013-0841

CASI Membership Report John Goforth - Membership Chairperson

If you have articles or photos of cookoffs or events in your areayou would like to share with the CASI community, please sendthem to me and I will publish them if space permits.

Editor's Note

Our New CASI Members

Marlene Adams - Seguin, TXSam Adams - Seguin, TXBob Ballinger - Lakeway, TXAlan K. Bjerke - Parker, TXErwin Clark - Kansas City, MOBilly J. Hamm - Keithville, LADaryl Kunzi - Box Elder, SDPaul Michie - Austin, TXWilliam Molloy - Dallas, TXJeremiah Parlett - Forest Hill, MDAudrey Steinkamp - Meadowlakes, TXRebecca Van Uum - Garland, TX

Renewing Members

Cherry Baker - Shreveport, LAJavier Barrera - Mission, TXHealani Bethke - Weesatche, TXRussell Bethke - Weesatche, TXEd Bohle - Michigan City, INJames O. Bunt III - Buda, TXJon Frederickson - Lake Geneva, WIBill Gowans - Pottsboro, TXJacob Gowins - Forney, TXPhil Greenlees - Houston, TXLinda Jaks - Seguin, TXDiana Klade - New Braunfels, TXMike Klade - New Braunfels, TXJohn Kuban - Rockwall, TXFran Miller - San Angelo, TX

Jim Miller - San Angelo, TXJohn Morrissey - Norton, MAJan Ployhar - Brainerd, MNRoy Ployhar - Brainerd, MNWilliam E. Sieck - Niles, ILJohnny Swope - Pearland, TXDon Witcher - Burleson, TX

CASI would like to welcome back theseannual members and some of our pastmembers who have joined us again.

Remember if you’re moving, let us know.Your Trails will not follow you without anaddress change. You can either call me (830-832-5070) or email me [email protected]

Need to know when your membership expiresor how to get in touch with a friend? Visit theCASI Information Site (CIS). It can answerthose questions and a whole lot more! I hope

each of you will take the time to add yourphone numbers and email addresses to yourdata. You never know who might give youa call!!!

John GoforthMembership Director

Welcome Our NewCorporate Member

L Z Ranch - Organic Beef - Monahans, TX

Please Welcome Back OurReturning Corporate

MembersMitchell Resort & RV Park - Perrin, TXPurple Haze Jeep Club - Gardendale, TX

CORPORATE MEMBERSBackyard Concepts LLC - Aubrey, TX

Ballenger & Associates - DeLeon, TXBig Bend Resort & Adventures - Terlingua, TXBig Bend River Tours, Inc. - Terlingua, TXCanyon Lake Medical Clinic, Inc. - Canyon Lake, TXCarefree RV Resorts - Scottsdale, AZCarpenter Law Firm - Austin, TXCherokee Lakes, Inc. - Alexander, ARChisos Mining Co. Motel, Inc. - Terlingua, TXCity of Madison, Georgia - Madison, GAComanche Trails - Terlingua, TXCycletek - Terlingua, TXDesert Sports - Terlingua, TXForever Resorts, Chisos Mountains Lodge - Big BendNatl. Park, TXGiddy-Ups - Manchaca, TXGoshawk Environmental Consulting, Inc. - Kyle, TXGrand Lake Fire Protection District - Grand Lake, COInternational River Runners - Austin, TXL Z Ranch - Organic Beef - Monahans, TXLadybug Connection - Marble Falls, TXLake Country Lanes - Marble Falls, TXLilly Wickers, Inc. - Tampa, FLLong Draw Pizza - Terlingua, TXLorina’s Cantina - Del Rio, TXDr. Steve & Ann Meyer - Dallas, TX

Main Street West Memphis, Inc. - West Memphis, ARMitchell Resort & R V Park - Gardendale, TXMockingbird Hill - Terlingua, TXMonosite, Inc. - Odessa, TXPassport America - Long Beach, MS9 Fingers Jeep Tours - Odessa, TXPelican’s on the Bayou - New Iberia, LAPurple Haze Jeep Club - Gardendale, TXQuilts, Etc. by Marguerite - Terlingua, TXR & R Construction, Inc. - Monahans, TXRed Lion Spicy Food Company - Red Lion, PARed River Conference Center - Red River, NMRed River Valley Fair Assn. Inc. - Paris, TXRenfro Foods, Inc. - Fort Worth, TXRio Bravo Security - Terlingua, TXRU2 Systems, Inc. - Mesa, AZSaltwater Cowboy Cantina - Terlingua, TXSan Antonio Pod CASI - San Antonio, TXSnake River Chili - San Marcos, CASouthwest Abstract & Title Co. - Rankin, TXSouthwest Canopy of Texas, Inc. - Houston, TXSouthwest Horn Toad Raisers Assn. - Odessa, TXStudy Butte Store - Terlingua, TXT&K Dairy - Snyder, TXTerlingua Auto Service - Terlingua, TXTexa-Chem Specialties of Midland - Midland, TXThunderbird Machinery - Odessa, TXTiferet Israel Congregation - Dallas, TXTotal Power Electric - Coral Springs, FLTraders Village - Houston, TXWPI Firefighter’s Fund - Ft. Worth, TX


YEAR-TO-DATE COOK0FF-OFFSTATISTICS

TALLYMASTER'SREPORT

Qualified As OfMarch 15, 2008

SHOWS TEAMSCOOKS REQ COOKOFFS CHILIS MONEYSTATE PTS HELD JUDGED RAISEDARKANSAS 12 11 304 16,170.00ARIZONA 12 9 193 16,865.00CALIFORNIA 6 1 20 3,500.00FLORIDA 6 4 77 21,125.00GEORGIA 6 2 31 5,000.00IOWA 6 2 36 7,600.00ILLINOIS 12 5 95 3,015.00INDIANA 6 4 82 37,800.00KANSAS 6 1 99 2,239.00LOUISIANA 9 1 99 5,024.00MARYLAND 6 3 50 20,098.00MISSOURI 6 3 58 13,800.00MISSISSIPPI 6 2 34 1,000.00MEXICO 6 4 106 3,160.00NORTH CAROLINA 9 4 74 8,300.00NEW MEXICO 12 3 91 3,436.00OKLAHOMA 12 3 64 4,864.00PENNSYLVANIA 6 1 15 580.00TENNESSEE 12 4 81 57,500.00TEXAS 12 147 5,124 301,594.00VIRGINIA 6 2 30 400.00GRAND TOTAL 216 6,763 533,070.00

DELINQUENT COOKOFFS - These areCookoffs held before 02/01/09 thatresults have not been received for!

*** No Delinquent Cookoffs ***

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATEThis letter to the Scholarship Committee and the CASIBoard of Directors is long overdue. I am currently asenior at Texas Woman’s University with an overallGPA of 3.66. My major is Family Studies and upongraduation in December 2009, I will have completed myBachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies in a short3 1/2year period and have a Provisional Certification asa Family Life Educator. I plan to continue my educationimmediately following graduation to begin work on myMaster’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Uponcompletion of my ABA degree, I plan to work withautistic children and their families.

I am very proud to represent CASI as a scholarship recipient. My family has been anactive part of the chili community since prior to my birth. My grandparents, Bob andDoris Coats are long time chili cooks and both are past CASI world champions. Mymother, Dusty Hudspeth began cooking chili when she was my age and has served asan officer on a local level and is a past ICS world champion. My father, Ken Hudspeth,served as CASI Executive Director for a number of years and was on the CASI Boardof Directors when the Terlingua cook-off was moved to its current location.

I would like to extend my most heartfelt thanks to my family and my extended chili familyfor your continued support as I complete my education.

Kassandra “Kasey” Hudspeth

102 Danny Strunc, Ennis TX103 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX104 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX105 Blue Kriska, Ennis TX106 Suzie Manske, Arlington TX107 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR108 Delores Sanders, Arlington TX109 Preston Shaw, Parsons TN110 Chris Gissendanner, West Monroe LA111 George D. Ralston, Metairie LA112 Judy Russell, Shreveport LA113 Melba Fae Paske, Kingsland TX114 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX115 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX116 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX117 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX118 Jana Daily, Cedar Park TX119 Dick Wagner, Little Rock AR120 David Lake, Jacksonville TX121 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX

55 Hard Hat Chili, Grand Prairie TX Baxter, Darrell 56 Lair of the Fox, Rowlett TX Bowman, Toni 57 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Johnson, Scott 58 Saguaro Cactus Chili #2, Couch MO Kunkle, George 59 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew Hallsville TX Trice, David (Dave) 60 Stark’s Dark, Hobbs NM Mulkey, Paul 61 Oil Field Trash, Houston TX Hammock, Larry 62 American Legion Family Co Bedford TX Ducote, Karen

Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, grabbed the dog, andslipped quietly into the garage.

I hooked up the boat up to the truck, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour.The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, anddiscovered that the weather would be bad all day.

I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed.

I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, 'The weatherout there is terrible.'

My loving wife of 10 years replied, 'Can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing inthat?'

And that's how the fight started ...

How The Fight Started


Cook Off WinnersJan 31, 2009-001 - Minden LA Louisiana State Championship, 99 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Delores Sanders, Arlington TX 2 David Lake, Jacksonville TX 3 Phil Greenlees, Houston TX 4 R. Bruce Stewart, Hurst TX 5 Allison Ballard, Waxahachie TX 6 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 7 Preston Shaw, Parsons TN 8 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX 9 David Manske, Arlington TX 10 Darin Jester, Indianapolis INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Dr. Dave’s VooDoo Stew Hallsville TX David (Dave) Trice 2 Let the Good Times Roll Shreveport LA Glenn Horne 3 Pops Show Team, Terrell TX Eric Williams

Feb 6, 2009-001 - Waxahachie TX NOW Pod No Frills CCO, 57 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lisa R Duggan, Many LA 2 Courtney Bowden, Ferris TX 3 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX 4 Mack Walker, Arlington TX 5 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX 6 Mark Sanders, Ennis TX 7 Suzie Manske, Arlington TX 8 Danny Strunc, Ennis TX 9 Cynthia “Kay” Lefler, Bardwell TX 10 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hard Hat Chili, Grand Prairie TX Darrell Baxter 2 Udderly Good Cow Killer Chili Bardwell TX Cynthia “Kay” Lefler 3 Lair of the Fox, Rowlett TX Toni Bowman

Feb 7, 2009-001 - Memphis TN Polar Plunge Chili Cookoff, 33 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Joshua Miller, Memphis TN 2 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 3 George Kunkle, Couch MO 4 Preston Shaw, Parsons TN 5 Susie Shaw, Parsons TN 6 Michael (Mike) Brown, Memphis TN 7 Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp, Couch MO 8 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR

9 Barrett McCallum, Marion AR 10 Glenn Yeargan, Germantown TNSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Chili Today Hot Tamales Bartlett TN Laura Peacock 2 Hot Chili Chicks, Memphis TN Debby Williams 3 Phi Delta Chili, Memphis TN Bret Koertsr

Feb 7, 2009-004 - Waxahachie TX 8th Annual Gingerbread House CCO, 98CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX 2 Allison Ballard, Waxahachie TX 3 Courtney Bowden, Ferris TX 4 Susan Dean, Johnson City TX 5 Tina Barnes, Euless TX 6 Blue Kriska, Ennis TX 7 Vicki Sanders, Ennis TX 8 Angie Slovak, Ennis TX 9 Larry Haskovec, Waxahachie TX 10 Cathy Preston, Arlington TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 3 B Chili, Ennis TX Vicki Sanders 2 Udderly Good Cow Killer Chili Bardwell TX Cynthia “Kay” Lefler 3 Hard Hat Chili, Grand Prairie TX Darrell Baxter

Feb 7, 2009-007 - Blanco TX Blanco Chili Pod Cookoff, 49 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 John Goforth, Comfort TX 2 Robert E. Schrade, San Antonio TX 3 Brandi Page-Smith, Round Rock TX 4 Reva Weatherly, Canyon Lake TX 5 James Bauer, Leander TX 6 Mary-Lynn Rheinhardt Canyon Lake TX 7 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX 8 Melodie Smith, San Antonio TX 9 Jana Daily, Cedar Park TX 10 Barbara Schueler, Leander TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hot Muffler Chili, Austin TX Gunter Woodson 2 DB Cattle Co., Kendalia TX Lisa Edwards 3 Dead Boot Chili, Austin TX Laurie McCullogh

Feb 8, 2009-002 - Waxahachie TX Cotton Patch Chili Cookoff, 41 CHILISCHILI WINNERS

1 Tommy Kriska, Killeen TX 2 Toni Bowman, Rowlett TX 3 Stephanie Brockman, Euless TX 4 Blue Kriska, Ennis TX 5 Suzie Manske, Arlington TX 6 Paul Seastrunk, Garland TX 7 James Ballard, Waxahachie TX 8 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 9 Alan Dean, Johnson City TX 10 Kary Fieseler, Irving TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hard Hat Chili, Grand Prairie TX Darrell Baxter 2 Lair of the Fox, Rowlett TX Toni Bowman 3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler

Feb 13, 2009-001 - Terlingua TX Friday Terlingua Cookoff, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 2 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 3 Scott Johnson, Englewood FL 4 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 5 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 6 Lisa Rider, Richardson TX 7 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 8 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX 9 Sharon Neff, Irving TX 10 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Scott Johnson 2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Feb 14, 2009-001 - Hernando MS Hernando Lions Club CCO, 15 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Linda Nickle, North Little Rock AR 2 Richard “Rick” Williams, Memphis TN 3 Lynne Murry, Como MS 4 Rodney A. Jones, Horn Lake MS 5 Preston Nickle North Little Rock AR 6 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS 7 Tanna M. Jones, Horn Lake MS 8 Donna Hillen, Southaven MS 9 James Murry, Como MS 10 Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp, Couch MOSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Saguaro Cactus Chili #2, Couch MO George Kunkle 2 Buffalo Nickle Chili North Little Rock AR Linda Nickle

3 TJ Slip, Trip & Fall, Horn Lake MS Tanna M. Jones

Feb 14, 2009-002 - Terlingua TX Terlingua Roadrunner Chili CCO, 22 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 David Manske, Arlington TX 2 R. Bruce Stewart, Hurst TX 3 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX 4 Sharon Neff, Irving TX 5 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 6 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 7 Janita Hinds, Del Rio TX 8 Barbara Taylor, Cedar Park TX 9 Carolyn Seelig, Fredericksburg TX 10 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 King James & The Misfits Comfort TX Jim Stateczny 2 Terlingua Valentine Fredericksburg TX Carolyn Seelig 3 Minkie Around, Englewood FL Scott Johnson

Feb 14, 2009-003 - Paradise TX 18th Annual McChili McHog-In, 44 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Cathy Preston, Arlington TX 2 Gary Brignon, Waxahachie TX 3 Dee Palmer, Mansfield TX 4 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 5 Doris Coats, Irving TX 6 Samuel “Sam” Roberts, Arlington TX 7 Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie TX 8 Robert E “Bob” Coats, Irving TX 9 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX 10 Lee Brett, Euless TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Cool Cat Chili, Euless TX Stephanie Brockman 2 Lurches Cave Cafe, Denton TX Robert “Lurch” Sullivan 3 Bull Rush, Irving TX Ginny Williams

Feb 14, 2009-004 - Water Valley TX Valentine Day Massacre Day 1, 41 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Kim Draper, Tahoka TX 2 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 3 Joann Scott, Odessa TX 4 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 5 Raymond Pilchiek, Bluffton TX 6 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 7 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 8 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM 9 Karen Bains, Rankin TX



10 Clifford (Cliff) Miller San Angelo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Stark’s Dark, Hobbs NM Paul Mulkey 2 Way To Go Ronnie, San Angelo TX Ronnie Yates 3 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates

Feb 14, 2009-005 - Bandera TX Alamo Area Pod Cookoff, 50 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Melba Fae Paske, Kingsland TX 2 Brandi Page-Smith, Round Rock TX 3 Happy Hinman, San Antonio TX 4 Mari Capehart, Seguin TX 5 Doyle Smith, San Antonio TX 6 Terry L. Tenery, Kerrville TX 7 Steve Nadeau, Boerne TX 8 Roger (R.W.) Patteson Canyon Lake TX 9 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX 10 Ray Daily Jr, Cedar Park TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Cowboys General Store, Kingsbury TX Tigger Seeliger 2 Cloverleaf #2, San Antonio TX Fread E. Cielencki Sr 3 Old Smokey, Comfort TX Sam L’Huillier

Feb 15, 2009-001 - Paradise TX Day After McChili McHog-In, 25 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Beth Moon, Hurst TX 2 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 3 Sherree Duncan North Richland Hills TX 4 Stephanie Brockman, Euless TX 5 Barbara “Babs” Johnson, Irving TX 6 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX 7 Coby Davis, Garland TX 8 Robert E “Bob” Coats, Irving TX 9 Teena “T.J.” Friedel, Irving TX 10 Gary Brignon, Waxahachie TX

SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Dream Catcher, Irving TX Teena “T.J.” Friedel 2 Hawg Wild Chili II, Glen Rose TX Mellissia Rose 3 Cool Cat Chili, Euless TX Stephanie Brockman

Feb 15, 2009-002 - Water Valley TX Valentine Day Massacre, Day 2, 31 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock TX 2 Keith Patton, Odessa TX 3 Amy Patton, Odessa TX 4 Maria Scarlett, San Angelo TX 5 Laura L. Coad, San Angelo TX 6 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 7 Kim Draper, Tahoka TX 8 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM 9 Vicki “Susie” Bryan, Lubbock TX 10 Patsy Childress, Midland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Stark’s Dark, Hobbs NM Paul Mulkey 2 Miss Kitty’s Show, San Angelo TX Sue Yates 3 Pan Head, Midland TX Guy W Bates

Feb 15, 2009-003 - Bandera TX Day After Alamo Area Pod CCO, 28CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 2 Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek TX 3 Ray Daily Sr, Cedar Park TX 4 Happy Hinman, San Antonio TX 5 Robert E. Schrade, San Antonio TX 6 Billy Bob Weatherly, Canyon Lake TX 7 James (Jim) Evans, Canyon Lake TX 8 James Gillen Jr, San Antonio TX 9 Sally Lee, San Antonio TX 10 Mary Ellen Gillen, San Antonio TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Line Shack II, Canyon Lake TX Reva Weatherly

2 Cloverleaf #2, San Antonio TX Fread E. Cielencki Sr 3 Cilly Chili, Canyon Lake TX Sheila Van Buskirk

Feb 21, 2009-001 - Comstock TX 4th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial, 35CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Tim Collier, Snyder TX 2 Janita Hinds, Del Rio TX 3 Clifford (Cliff) Miller San Angelo TX 4 Janice Miller, San Angelo TX 5 Doretta “Dodie” Simpson, Odessa TX 6 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX 7 Kathy Boone, Odessa TX 8 Norma L. Homesley, Manchaca TX 9 Patsy Childress, Midland TX 10 Lee Roy Childress, Midland TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Precious, Hobbs NM Kathy Mulkey 2 Double LL, Paint Rock TX Louis Gonzales 3 UNCLAIMED

Feb 21, 2009-002 - Apache Junction AZ 11th Superstition Mountain CCO, 37 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Carol Straughan, El Paso TX

2 Carson Smith, Tucson AZ 3 Erwin Clark, Kansas City MO 4 Dick Seehusen, Alpine AZ 5 Ken Brown, Gold Canyon AZ 6 Norman Schoenradt, New River AZ 7 Willie Raven, Phoenix AZ 8 Ted Fichtl, Sierra Vista AZ 9 Kimberly A. (Kim) Dunn Sierra Vista AZ 10 Sandi Garner, Mesa AZSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Magic Chili, Gilbert AZ Bernard “Bernie” Kowalski 2 RVZ Chili Boys, Apache Junction AZ Stephen Sigler 3 Alchemist Chili, Wittmann AZ Jerry D. Lee

Feb 21, 2009-004 - Round Rock TX 3rd Annual SPHS NJROTC Cookoff, 29CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Joe Trigo, Bastrop TX 2 Kevin Daugherty, Leander TX 3 Neal Doss, Georgetown TX 4 Lisa Zaccaro, Pflugerville TX 5 Mike Zaccaro, Pflugerville TX 6 Jessie Waguespack, Austin TX 7 John Caffey, Rockdale TX 8 Ray Daily Jr, Cedar Park TX 9 Betty Sue Caffey, Rockdale TX


10 James Bauer, Leander TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Tall Girl Frog, Rockdale TX Betty Sue Caffey 2 That’s Not Right, Bastrop TX Michael (Mike) Park 3 UNCLAIMED

Feb 21, 2009-005 - Wichita Falls TX American Legion Post 120 Auxilary, 37CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Dennis H. Jackson, Iowa Park TX 2 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX 3 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 4 Terry Graves, Wichita Falls TX 5 Samuel “Sam” Roberts, Arlington TX 6 Cynethia (Cindy) Noe Wichita Falls TX 7 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 8 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 9 Keith Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 10 Susan Campbell, Amarillo TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hawg Wild, Amarillo TX Rodney Lilly 2 Me, Myself & I, Wichita Falls TX Cynethia (Cindy) Noe 3 Campbell & Kids, Amarillo TX Susan Campbell

Feb 21, 2009-006 - Sherwood AR Sherwood Rotary Chili Bowl, 23 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Dick Wagner, Little Rock AR 2 LaRena “Rena” Jones, Horn Lake MS 3 Bob Cagle, Bigelow AR 4 Debby Cagle, Bigelow AR 5 Elizabeth “Bettye” Kemp, Couch MO 6 Kelly Hargrove, Hartman AR 7 Eddie Wayne Sumrall, Little Rock AR 8 Lee Bailey, Maumelle AR 9 Bruce Smith, Little Rock AR 10 James Murry, Como MSSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Saguaro Cactus Chili #2, Couch MO George Kunkle 2 Buffalo Nickle Chili North Little Rock AR Linda Nickle 3 Kickin’ Chili, Hartman AR Kelly Hargrove

Feb 21, 2009-007 - Spring TX 2nd Annual Special Angels, 31 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Stacey Davis, Pasadena TX 2 Lauren “CJ” Neuffer, Houston TX 3 Chuck Spishock, Dickinson TX 4 Michael A Mayorga, Seabrook TX 5 Vern Gilpin, Katy TX 6 David Pitts, Katy TX

7 Roy Davis, Pasadena TX 8 Doug Hay, Deer Park TX 9 Ed Nesbitt, Houston TX 10 Sherrie Davis, South Houston TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Oil Field Trash, Houston TX Larry Hammock 2 Pig Stop Chili, Houston TX Sharon Dozier 3 Stone Spider, Houston TX Lauren “CJ” Neuffer

Feb 22, 2009-001 - Comstock TX Comstock School Library Cookoff, 26 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs NM 2 Lynn Hejtmancik, Buda TX 3 Paul Mulkey, Hobbs NM 4 Janita Hinds, Del Rio TX 5 David “Red Bean” Boone, Odessa TX 6 Connie Collier, Snyder TX 7 Guy W Bates, Midland TX 8 Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls TX 9 Douglas “Bucky” Seelig Fredericksburg TX 10 Tom Cook, Marble Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Precious, Hobbs NM Kathy Mulkey

2 UNCLAIMED 3 UNCLAIMED

Feb 22, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls TX American Legion Post 120 Bldg Fund, 28CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls TX 2 Judy Hawthorne, Wichita Falls TX 3 Kyle Adams, Iowa Park TX 4 Monica Taylor, Wichita Falls TX 5 Shirley Smith, Wichita Falls TX 6 Clint Wooster, Wichita Falls TX 7 Drucella “Dru” Stewart, Hurst TX 8 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 9 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 10 Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Campbell & Kids, Amarillo TX Susan Campbell 2 Mutant Chili II, Wichita Falls TX Sylvia Riordan 3 Hawg Wild, Amarillo TX Rodney Lilly

Feb 28, 2009-001 - Kokomo IN Red Hot & Wild Kokomo 2009 CCO, 25CHILISCHILI WINNERS

Page 10 Terlingua Trails April 2009 1 Brad Garland, Westfield IN 2 Ralph O Parsley Jr, Indianapolis IN 3 Charles “Bill” Thomas Naperville IL 4 Bert Centers, Lisle IL 5 Sherrie Sutton, Indianapolis IN 6 John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL 7 Bruce Tatum, Kokomo IN 8 Tim Brown, Indianapolis IN 9 Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis IN 10 Jeff Netser, Seymour INSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Kokomo House of Blues, Kokomo IN Kevin Cavanaugh 2 T “N” T, Kokomo IN Bruce Tatum 3 Mom Jester’s Chili, Indianapolis IN Marilyn Jester

Feb 28, 2009-003 - Gresham TX Half Moon Grill & Saloon 2nd Annual, 25CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Wayne Thompson, Bullard TX 2 Dani C. Medlin, Dallas TX 3 David Lake, Jacksonville TX 4 J. Denning Key, Tyler TX 5 Larry Russell, Shreveport LA 6 Morris Moss, Garland TX 7 Cherry Baker, Shreveport LA 8 Jerry R. Hunt, Shreveport LA 9 Steve Doss, Shreveport LA 10 Debbie Espinosa, Tyler TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Let the Good Times Roll Shreveport LA Glenn Horne 2 Freedom, Winona TX John Daniels 3 Road Warriors Roadkill Chili Brew Terrell TX Larry Wampler

Feb 28, 2009-004 - Seguin TX Comanche Crossing Country Store, 30CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Lanny Thomas, Seguin TX

2 Greg Martin, Leander TX 3 Connie Sue Schrade, San Antonio TX 4 Sandy Watson, Seguin TX 5 Sue Harwell, Seguin TX 6 Kathi Auten, Seguin TX 7 Bert “Bubba” Reinke, Martindale TX 8 Annell Causey, Seguin TX 9 Raymond Pilchiek, Bluffton TX 10 Carolann Gibson, Seguin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Copenhagen Lady, San Antonio TX Connie Sue Schrade 2 CMFT Chili, Seguin TX Chunkie Harwell 3 Floozie’s High Roller Chili Seguin TX Trea Schmidt

Feb 28, 2009-007 - Edmond OK David Curtis Memorial Elks Lodge, 22 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Debbie Longabaugh, Pilot Point TX 2 Everett Crawford, Broken Arrow OK 3 Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow OK 4 Deborah (Debbie) Bond, Jones OK 5 Donell Dickerson, Shawnee OK 6 John Moss, Glenpool OK 7 Bettie Spears, Shawnee OK 8 Gene Bond, Jones OK 9 Joe Spears, Shawnee OK 10 Janet Keirsey, Tulsa OKSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Hell Fire & Brimstone, Coffey MO Margo Smith 2 BJ’s Cathouse Chili, Shawnee OK Bettie Spears 3 Toasted Nuts, Pilot Point TX Keith Longabaugh

Mar 1, 2009-001 - Seguin TX Comanche Crossing Country Store, 24CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Tom Cook, Marble Falls TX 2 Kay Sandlin, Seguin TX 3 Robert E. Schrade, San Antonio TX 4 Chunkie Harwell, Seguin TX 5 Sabrina Klietz, Seguin TX 6 Bruce Dodson, Seguin TX 7 Sandy Watson, Seguin TX 8 Red Caldwell, Seguin TX 9 Connie Sue Schrade, San Antonio TX 10 Sue Harwell, Seguin TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 CMFT Chili, Seguin TX Chunkie Harwell 2 Cow Poke, Comfort TX Sam L’Huillier 3 Jack Ass Chili, Seguin TX Kay Sandlin

Mar 7, 2009-002 - Irving TX Irving Elks Lodge 2334 Cookoff, 50 CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Doris Coats, Irving TX 2 Dennis H. Jackson, Iowa Park TX

3 Kary Fieseler, Irving TX 4 Shirley Sexton, Dallas TX 5 Gale Thedford, Lewisville TX 6 Tom Dozier, Irving TX 7 Lee Brett, Euless TX 8 Darrell Baxter, Grand Prairie TX 9 Ron Baker, Ennis TX 10 Larry Preston, Arlington TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 American Legion Family Cooking Tea m, Bedford TX Karen Ducote 2 Bull Rush, Irving TX Ginny Williams 3 Pyromaniacs, Arlington TX Samuel “Sam” Roberts

Mar 7, 2009-007 - Garland TX Garland High School March of Dimes, 20CHILISCHILI WINNERS 1 Gene Beaman, Richardson TX

2 Mike Rider, Richardson TX 3 Bonnie Loxterman, Rowlett TX 4 Johnnie L. Sullivan, Ennis TX 5 Steve Heaser, Dallas TX 6 Pat Langley, Garland TX 7 Morris Moss, Garland TX 8 Frances Sullivan, Ennis TX 9 Nancy Hewlett, Murphy TX 10 Rex W. Jones, Dallas TXSHOWMANSHIP WINNERS 1 Bringin’ MaMa, Rowlett TX Bonnie Loxterman 2 Tazmanian Devil, Murphy TX David Hewlett 3 Chili Diva, Murphy TX Nancy Hewlett

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Apr 3, 2009-001 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. Stateof Alabama Pod Annual Cookoff Held at AdultActivity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive. 8:00 p.m.turn in. Chili grind only. Entry fee $20. Indoorcookoff with tables and chairs furnished; fullkitchen for cleanup. Also see Alabama StateCookoff info on April 4. Contact Renee Moore251- 949-7000 [email protected] Makechecks payable to State of Alabama Pod.

Apr 4, 2009-001 - Crane TX CASI. Crane YouthBaseball League. Happening in the Crane CityPark. Limited hookups. Youth Chili entry $5,turn-in Noon. CASI chili entry $20, turn-in 2PM. Contact Robin or Jim Crane 432- 664-7459,432-664-0848, 432-558- 3170. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Apr 4, 2009-002 - Canton TX CASI. 10thAnnual Buffalo Girls Hotel CCO Located atWorld Famous 1st Monday Trade Days at thebase of the Mountain. Benefits C.L.A.W. RescuePet Adoptions. Make check payable to BuffaloGirls Hotel. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. Thiswill be a table top setup, CHILI GRIND ONLY.Tasting cups, 13 trophys, showmanship, liveand silent auctions, entertainment. Free parkingfor cooks. Contact Susan Matassa, The BuffaloGirls Hotel, 903-567-7829. Entry forms can beprinted from Hotel websitewww.buffalogirlshotel.com, click on the dancingchili pepper and mail to Buffalo Girls Chili Cook-off, 354 VZ CR 4108, Canton Texas 1st 15entries receive t-shirts and Goody bags. Hotelrooms and RV sites available. [email protected]. Neta Rohr 972-495-3305. BenefitCLAWS. Live entertainment.

Apr 4, 2009-003 - Gulf Shores AL CASI. AlabamaState Chili Championship held at Adult ActivityCenter, 260 Clubhouse Drive. PLEASE NOTE:This is a change in site. This cookoff will occurat the same location as the April 3 cookoff. Indoorcookoff with all tables and chairs provided; fullkitchen for cleanup. Benefiting Island BandFoundation. 1 p.m. turn-in. Entry fee $20. Chiligrind only. Top 3 residents of Alabamaautomatically qualify for TICC; if 1st placewinner is not from state, they automaticallyqualify. Make checks payable to State of AlabamaPod. Contact Renee Moore 251-949-7000; [email protected].

Apr 4, 2009-004 - Electra TX CASI. PumpjackFestival & Cookoff. Held in downtown Electra.

Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Salsa $5, turn-in11 AM. Desserts $5 turn-in 10:30 AM. ContactKyle or Carolyn Adams. 946-592-9980, 940-495-2407.

Apr 4, 2009-005 - Comfort TX CASI. HorseshoePub & Pizza 11th Annual Held at Horseshoe Pubat 429 Front St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Make check payable to Horseshoe Pub & Pizza.Benefits local VFD. Bean cookoff turn-in noon.Friday night cooks party. Contact MickeyStandefer, Dennis Bynum 830-995-5150.

Apr 4, 2009-006 - Amarillo TX CASI. AnnualPhi Delt Fraternity CCO Held at Rex BaxterBuilding at the State Fair Grounds. Entry fee $20turn-in 3 PM. Benefits ALS. Make check payableto ALS. Contact Millie Bingham 3102 S TylerAmarillo TX 79109. 806-376-6604 806-670-5917. Great fun! West Texas A&M UniversityFraternities and Sororities, and the rest of us.Lots of public, bring give- away chili if you haveany. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 4, 2009-007 - Plainview TX CASI. FoolsCup Chili & Rib-Eye Cook-Off Held inRunningwater Draw Park (Kidsville), take exit49, 5th St, off I-27 to first stop light. Head Eastof 5th St and continue to Ennis St, first stop light,and turn right. Main Category: Chili (Open): $20Optional Categories: Rib-eye (50/50 Jackpot):$100 w/meat provided (Fajita and Bean categoriesincluded w/Rib-eye). Fajitas (50/50 Jackpot):$20 chicken or beef. Beans (50/50 Jackpot): $10.People’s Choice Included for all Categoriesentered. Activities will include: Colgate SingingChallenge, a car show, balloon launch (morning),dog show, an air art show, a fly- in and sanctionedair race. Please contact J Pat Manning Office806.293.1385 Cell 806.292.4914 or by email [email protected]

Apr 4, 2009-008 - Cave Creek AZ CASI. 3rdAnnual Festival Days Pod CCO.. Held indowntown. Make checks payable to CASA.Entry fee $15 covers all events. CASI Chili turn-in 2 PM. State Green Chili Championship turn-in 1 PM, State Bean Championship turn-inNoon. Peoples Choice. Showmanship. InfoRoland Regeon 602-920-7254.

Apr 4, 2009-009 - Weesatche TX CASI. AnnualWeesatche VFD Cookoff. Held at WeesatcheCommunity Center, Hwy 884 East. Benefits

W.V.F.D. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. JackpotBeans, dry beans only, entry $10 turn-in 3 PM.Open chicken, anything chicken, entry $10, turn-in 4 PM. Brisket $10. Plenty RV parking, 1stcome on electric, limited hookups available, $10per night. Contact Kim Buesing 361-564-3155.See cookoff next day same location.

Apr 4, 2009-010 - Burton TX CASI. Pig &Whistle Pub CCO. Benefits Burton HeritageSociety. Location: Pig & Whistle Pub, 12607West Washington Street (next to railroad depot)Plenty of RV parking, GRIND ONLY. Turn in2 PM. Contact Pete [email protected] or 832- 722-3788 PUBph: 979 289 2319

Apr 5, 2009-001 - Weesatche TX CASI. SundayWeesatche Cookoff. Held at WeesatcheCommunity Center Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon.Pork Ribs entry $15, turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsLocal Street Light Fund. Contact Kim Buesing361-564-3155.

Apr 11, 2009-001 - Kerrville TX CASI. Here’sTo The Hero’s Held at Flat Rock County Park,3800 Riverside Drive, Kerrville, TX. Charity:American Legion Post 208. Entry Fee CASI Chili20.00, Local Chili 10.00, BBQ 25.00 each, Beans10.00, Salsa 5.00 Make advanced checks payableto: SAL (Sons of American Legion) Chili Turn In2 PM. Bean Turn In Noon, BBQ Turn In Chicken-Noon, Ribs - 1 PM, Brisket - 3 PM. People’sChoice, so bring your throw down chili. Contact:Bliss Vickers or Joan Crider 3800 RiversideDrive, Kerrville, TX [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 830-370-1198Bliss Vickers. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 11, 2009-002 - Memphis TN CASI. PORPod Cookoff. Cancelled.

Apr 11, 2009-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Relay For Life-Team Greg’s Plumbing Held atJim Ezell’s House 3987 Hwy 79 South, WichitaFalls. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND

ONLY. Benefits ACS Relay For Life. Jackpotbeans $5, turn-in Noon. Cooks party Fridaynight, meal will be served Make checks payableto American Cancer Society. Contact SherryMuhlbauer 940-696-0763, 940-733- 4658.

Apr 11, 2009-004 - Commerce TX CASI. 6thAnnual Cowhill Chilifest. Held in downtownSquare. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checkspayable to City of Commerce. Info MartyCunningham [email protected]. Benefitslocal charities.

Apr 11, 2009-005 - Beaver OK CASI. 15thAnnual Cowchip Chili Cookoff. Beaver CountyFairgrounds @ 1015 Douglas Avenue in Beaver,OK. Doors Open at 8 AM. Turn in time is @12:00 Noon. Entry fee $20.00 The Benefit Charityis the Beaver County Chapter of the OEMTA -(Beaver County EMT Association) OEMTA =Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technician’sAssociation Contact Bill Greenfield P.O. Box954, Beaver, OK. 73932-0954. Home Phone580-625-4499 Cell Phone 806- [email protected]. This chili cookoff kicks offfestivities of the week long Cimarron TerritoryCelebration, which will conclude with the 40thAnnual World Cowchip ThrowingChampionship on April 18th. This cookoff hasbeen said by several out of town cookers that itis the best run and organized Chili Cookoff in theTri-State Area.

Apr 18, 2009-001 - Jacksonville TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Duck Race Chili CCO Cookoff ispostponed until June 27th.

Apr 18, 2009-002 - Stokesdale NC CASI. CampCarefree Chili Cook off Held at Camp CarefreeLane, located 1 mile north of 68 & 220 intersectionbetween Madison and Greensboro. Entry fee$20 turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payable toPiedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Steve [email protected]. com. 336-932-2197.www.ncchili.com Kenny Jones 336-951-2705,336-932- 9569 cell. $10 additional entry freestyle.



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Apr 18, 2009-003 - Seguin TX CASI. 39th TexasLadies State Championship. Held at Max StarkePark. Turn in time - 1 PM. Entry fee $30. Makechecks payable to Texas Ladies State. ContactSteve Ashman, PO Box 1632, Bastrop TX 78602.Benefits Seguin Charities. Automatic Qualifierfor TICC.

Apr 18, 2009-004 - Mitchell NE CASI. 9thAnnual Pepe’s Pod Winter Chili Cookoff andPolka Fest. Held at Scottsbluff CountyFairgrounds, Mitchell event center. Entry fee$20 for CASI red or open chili or $25 for both,turn-in 5 PM. Make checks payable to Pepe’sPod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff,NE 69361. Benefits Scottsbluff County Fair andPepe‘s Pod. Information Contact: Kyle HabermanHome: 308-635-7852, Cell: 308-672-3502, e-mail; [email protected]

Apr 18, 2009-005 - Little Rock AR CASI.Arkansas Mens State Cookoff. Held at LittleRock 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 tounload. All cars must be out of zoo by 9:00. Anylate arrivals will be shuttled in by Zoo staff. NoRV hookups available. RV parking in parking lotonly. No alcohol allowed in Zoo. For animalsafety please do not bring in plastic straws or lidsthat might get into animal cages. For further infocall Bruce Smith at 501-312- [email protected] or call Zetta Friday at theL.R. Zoo 501-666-2406.

Apr 18, 2009-006 - Little Rock AR CASI.Arkansas Womens State Cookoff. Held in LittleRock Zoo, #1 Jonesboro Dr. Little Rock, AR.Just off I-630 and Fairpark. CASI sanctioned.Turn in 1:00pm. Entry fee $20.00. CharityArkansas Zoological Foundation. Make checkspayable to Arkansas Zoological Foundation.Must arrive by 9:00 am to be able to drive in tounload. All cars must be out of zoo by 9:00. Anylate arrivals will be shuttled in by Zoo staff. NoRV hookup available RV parking in parking lotonly. No alcohol allowed in Zoo. For animalsafety please do not bring in plastic straws or lidsthat might get into animal cages. For further infocall Bruce Smith at 501-312-8715hbchili@sbcglobal. net or call Zetta Friday at theL.R. Zoo 501-666-2406.

Apr 18, 2009-007 - Gladewater TX CASI. EastTexas Gusher Days Chili CCO. Sponsored byBudweiser, in downtown Gladewater, “AntiqueCapital of East Texas.” Entry fee $20, turn-in 1p.m. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot Beans $5,50/50, turn-in at 12 noon. People’s Choice Award,cool prizes. Door prizes galore! Join us for theCooks’ Dinner Friday night. RVs welcome, nohook-ups. Parade, antique car show, karaoke,food, vendors, live entertainment, street dance,carnival, hushpuppy eatin’ contest and more.Contact: Brenda Brown 903-845-7690 or 903-

374-1199, [email protected]; or GladewaterChamber of Commerce 903-845-5501. For moreinfo, visit www.gusherdays.com

Apr 18, 2009-008 - The Colony TX CASI.American Legion Riders Post 21 2nd AnnualChili Cookoff and Motorcycle Fun Run. Held atLions Park, 4800 Nash Street. Same location aslast year. Off Main Street in the Colony, turnEast on to Nash, about 1 block off Main St.Benefits the Legacy Fund. Registration: 8:00 amEntry fee $20, Beans: additional $10 (100%returned to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place bean winners).Beans turn in time 11:00 Chili turn in 12:00. Chiliand Best of Show Judging at 12:00 with 1 PMpresentation of awards.Motorcycle Fun Run$25.00 to support the American Legion’s LegacyFund, leaving at 10:00 to return by 12:00 forjudging. Contact Bob Bourbon 972-523-7399.Email, [email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY. Make checks payable to American LegionRiders Post 21.

Apr 18, 2009-009 - Muskogee OK CASI. AzaleaFestival 24th Annual Chili & BBQ CCO.Held atCivic Center Market Square 5th & Boston. ChiliTurn in Time - 11:30, Entry Fee $25.00 Pre-Registration is REQUIRED by Friday April 17On- Site Fee $35.00. Charity - Kids Space,CASA, Muskogee Youth Services BBQ Turn InTimes: Open - 12:45 Ribs - 1:15 Brisket - 1:45Entry Fee $25.00 each product Pre- Registrationis REQUIRED by Friday April 17 On-Site Fee$35.00 per product. Send Registration to:Muskogee Exchange Club - Chili Cook OffAttention: John Rich P. O. Box 2488Muskogee,OK 74402. Contact Info: Darrin Smith918-681-0479 John Rich 918-683-4542. Checkout website www.exchangeclubmuskogee .org/chilicookoff.shtml

Apr 18, 2009-010 - Fabens TX CASI. FabensArea Community Food Pantry Cook-Off atFabens Air Port, from El Paso take I-10 East toFabens exit, take a right at the stop sign, proceedto Air Port entrance which is on the right. CASISanctioned. Benefits the Fabens Area CommunityFood Pantry. Cooks meeting 10:00 AM Turn in2:00 PM Entry fee $18.00, checks payable toPod of the Pass Sponsors are the East El PasoRotary Club and the Cotton Valley Lions Club.More info: Carol Straughan 915-852-3599 [email protected] For vendor informationcontact Bill Sparks 915-594-7022

Apr 18, 2009-011 - Morristown AZ CASI. 2ndAnnual Grand Desert Days CCO Held atMorristown Elementary School, 25950Rockaway Hills Rd, US 60, just West of CastleHot Springs Rd. Set up between 7 and 9 AM.Enter at Rockaway Hills Rd just before the PostOffice. Peoples choice chili at 11:00, Entry fee$12, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits General FederatedWomans Club. Contact Jerry Lee 623-388- [email protected].

Apr 18, 2009-012 - Valley Center CA CASI.Hellhole Canyon Hellacious Chili Cookoff. Heldat 19324 Santee Lane. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2PM. Benefits Friends of Hellhole Canyon OpenSpace Reserve. Contact Rick Landavazo 26738

Kiavo Dr, Valley Center CA 92082. 760-828-0726, 760-751-5423. landavaz@owl. csusm.edu.Directions available atwww.hellholecanyon.org.Getting there FromEscondido California: Take Valley Parkway(Escondido’s primary east/west artery), east toLake Wohlford Road, turn right. Go up the hill,past the lake about 3 miles, turn right on ParadiseMountain Road, at the first stop sign youencounter. Continue on Paradise Mtn. Road. Itends at Los Hermanos Ranch Road, turn right.Take the first immediate jog left onto KiavoRoad, drive to the bottom of the hill. The entranceto Hellhole Canyon Preserve is to the left at theend of Kiavo Dr. Some phone numbers to try fordirections should you get lost, 760 828- 0726,760 749-5320 - Friends 760 742-1631 - CountyParks, 760 212-5549 - Ranger. This event is onAdvertising Probation.

Apr 19, 2009-001 - Jacksonville TX CASI.Sunday Jacksonville CCO Postponed until June28th.

Apr 19, 2009-002 - Seguin TX CASI. ClassicCASI Pod Memorial CCO. Held in Starcke ParkEast. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checkpayable to Classic CASI Pod. CHILI GRINDONLY. Contact Pat King 830-303-1755, 210-860-0818. Benefits Christian Free Clinic.

Apr 24, 2009-001 - Jasper GA CASI. PeachtreeState Pod CCO. Held at Lee Newton Park,Business SR-53 & Mary Street, Jasper, GA, 1

mile east of SR-5/515. Benefiting the PeachtreeState Pod. Turn-in: 8PM, $18.00 entry fee.Make checks payable to Peachtree State Pod.Contact Trey Field, 11280 Big Canoe, Big Canoe,GA 30143, [email protected] Open meat,no pre-registration deadline. RV hookups, overnight camping available at no additional charge.

Apr 25, 2009-001 - Midland TX CASI. ThePermian Basin Cookoff. Held at the Hog Pit.Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. LSBS BBQ Chicken,Pork Spare Ribs or Brisket $25 entry. Fajitas,Open Meat and Dessert. Cook all categories for$100. We are selling Cook’s Aprons with thePBC logo and 25th year on them. Each cookingteam can put their Company’s name or theirCooking Teams’ name or both on the apron. Theaprons are to be ready this week, for showing andordering. With PBC logo they are $25.00 each.Every team or person has to pay for whateveradditional names they want on the aprons. Theyreally are good looking red aprons with blue printand white 25th year embroidery. We are makingsure the aprons will fit any size of person. Allprofits from the sale of these aprons go to ourcharity also. Anyone interested in an apronplease contact one of the following PBC members:Clark 664-4000, Pharris Ivy 634-0976, BillStirman 557-0638, John Curfew 661-5580, JanSingleton 557-3223

Apr 25, 2009-002 - Houston TX CASI. 38thAnnual Houston Pod Hal John & Judy Wimberly


Poster Rules and GuidelinesCASI is looking for a unique, creative design that embodies the essence of TICC andCASI.

Artwork must be original and should include bold colors.

The dimensions of the two posters will be 18" X 24" and 11" X 17". Submissions do notneed to be that size, but they must maintain that proportion. The 11" x 17" poster is aninformational poster. Copies of last years posters will be made available in PDF formatupon request. These posters may be used as a guideline for some of the content requiredin the design.

Winning designs may also be used for souvenir TICC shirts.

All entries should include in the title, “43 Annual Terlingua International ChiliChampionship”, and the date, “November 7, 2009”. It must also list the names of thecurrent Board members and include the CASI logo.

Designs may be sent electronically in a standard graphic format (PDF or JPG) or may bea hard copy, suitable for scanning.

Pictures of last year’s winners and sponsor logos will be made available and must beadded to the poster design before printing. Changes to the wording and design may berequested by the Board.

If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of CASI and the Terlingua InternationalChili Championship and may or may not be used in any manner CASI desires. Thewinning designer will receive credit with their name included on the final product.

Submission deadline will be June 20th. Entries must be sent to Janice Miller, 3014 OakMountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 or [email protected]. Winning entries willbe chosen at the Board of Directors Meeting in Little Rock on June 27, 2008.

CONDOLENCESPlease keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers

Bob Angel, San Antonio, TXTerry Gust, Padadena, TXKen Hudspeth, Euless, TX

George Brooks, Helotes, TX

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATEHi Barbara!

My name is CJ Payne. I was a recipient of the CASI scholarship in 2005. I will begraduating in May of 2010 with my bachelors degree and teaching certification fromTexas A&M University at Commerce. I am very excited to start teaching. In the fall Iwill start my internship and in the spring I will do my student teaching. I will not bereceiving the CASI scholarship anymore as I have gotten it for four years already! Iwanted to give the CASI board an update on everything & I will send y’all a pictureof me with my degree when I finally get it! I am so thankful for the CASI scholarship.It has helped me tremendously and I will forever be grateful for it!

Congratualtions on becoming the new CASI scholarship administator!

Thanks,

CJ Payne

Bess’ Best Greetings to one and all out in chili land! Writing to youthis morning from the beautiful enclosed porch of ourretirement home located in gorgeous, but chilly, Lamar,Missouri. It is not that uncomfortable out here thismorning. Harry has clear plastic nailed to the openings,we keep a throw rug down at the bottom of the door,and with the two electric stoves going, it is not bad. Wehave been wanting to put screen wire over the openingsfor the summer but seems like we get a few dollarsahead and Harry spends it elsewhere.

The old timers in this part of the country have the saying, “If the Month of March comesin like a lion, it will go out like a lamb” or vice versa. Whichever way you want to say it, Ithink the lamb or lion came in wearing a coat. Who knows? Come the first day of spring,we may be going to cookoffs in short sleeves and shorts. I remember several years back when Harry and I attended the St. Patrick’s Day Chili Cookoffin Kansas City. It was held in the City Market Area. We went up on Friday afternoon,checked into a hotel that was within walking distance of the cookoff, and walked, touredand took in the sites of downtown in short sleeves. What happened overnight I don’t know,but we went up there only taking lightweight coats and Saturday morning was bitter. The people holding the cookoff had put up a big tent for us to cook under with sides onit and those bullet-type kerosene heaters inside. That was nice and it did make being insidethe tent somewhat better than outside, but with the heaters creating warm air, and warm airrising, when it came to the top of the tent moisture formed since it was cold outside.Everywhere there was a seam in the tent, water collected and dripped down on thecooks (and, yes, we were under one of those drips). Still didn’t keep our hands and feet warm. I am not sure who placed where in the standings; the main thing I remember was it was COLDand Carol West was wearing some type of blue parka jacket or whatever it was. It was morethan we had brought from Lamar. It is a 2-hour plus drive from Lamar to KC, and I thinkwe were home for an hour or more before we ever got thawed out.

I’ll bet Carol and Harvey West, along with Ray and Pat King, remember this cookoff. Theyhad come from the warmth of Texas and felt the cold worse than Harry and me. I bet eachof you has a cold weather cookoff story and I would love to hear it someday if and whenwe cross paths. Speaking of chili cookoffs, Harry and I are enthused about the outlook for chili in our area.We have a new Chili Pod that has been formed and will seek sanctioning at the GreatPeppers’ Meeting this fall. It looks like between the MO/KAN Pod and the newly-formedGladiator Pod that there are going to be several new cookoffs, along with the regularcookoffs, in our area this summer and fall. I know the economy is not the best right now, but things are really looking up at the DetailShop if the weather ever fairs up. That is good because our chili cooking money comes fromthe extra we bring in thru the shop. Perhaps, and just perhaps, this will just be the year ofHarry and Bess’ return.

Cabin Fever hasn’t really hit us this year as bad as some years in the past. Since the latterpart of January, we have been going thru the La Nina cycle. For every three or four cool ordreary days we have, we have been followed by several of these nice days that make youwant to think of more outdoor activities. I have had so many things going I really haven’t discussed weather in detail with Harry.Next week is Spring Break for the High School in Lamar and a week from this Saturday isthe big cookoff in Pittsburg, KS, so you wait and see - cold/snow/ice, you name it. In closing, I want to apologize for not having a column last month. So much just hit all atonce and here we are a month later and things are still not back to normal. For the past month,we have been putting in 16 and 18 hour days, 7 days a week.

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Admiral Larry Burruss Reads Grand ProclamationTexas Admirals Honor Lynn Hejtmancik

Welcoming the New Admiral!

On February 28th, 2009, with a “blustery” north wind approaching 30 knots, LynnHejtmancik was inducted as an “Admiral in the Brotherhood of Admirals of Admirals of theTexas Navy” on the flight deck of the USS Lexington (CV 16) in Corpus Christi, Texas! Admiralson board included: Senior Admiral Duke Walton, Admirals Larry Burruss, Walter Caldwelland Don Meehan. Admiral Ralph Hay was represented by his lovely wife Dee.

With family and friends looking on, Lynn received his Certificate of Admiralty, signed byGovernor Rick Perry, blue blazer, yachting cap and silver kazoo! The grand proclamationemphasizes the Admirals’ duties “to assist in preservation of the History, Boundaries,Water Resources and Civil Defense of the State”. Admiral Lynn will be especiallyresponsible for protecting all bodies of water within his jurisdiction, including but not limitedto swimming pools! To The Fleet!

(L to R) Walter Caldwell, Lynn Hejtmancik, Don Meehan, Larry Burruss & Duke Walton

Tales from the RanchOrale, CASI, que pasa? Hope all is well witheverybody. Steady as she goes here at the ranch;not much going on except for the rent.

What a wonderful time was had by all at theComstock, Texas fandango. Mrs. Juanita Hindsand company did a wonderful job of pleasingeverybody and making sure we all had a goodtime. Plenty of food to go around; Dodie, Barb,Karen, Connie, and some other folks fedeverybody a wonderful breakfast Saturday

morning. I even cooked up a pot of menudo for those who felt a need for a bowl.

Lots of out of town folks made the trip and were very much welcomed for making the trip.A fair piece of money was raised for the event. I don’t have any of the figures but it wasa bunch of pesos and a whole lotta centavos. For those who won a point - way to go!Thanks, Juanita, for a good time...

Times are tough, but the chili world keeps on trucking. Lots of cooks on the road every weekdespite the economy. But the charities really do appreciate the efforts from everybody.

My 401K has been downgraded to a 101B. Yeah, buddy. If there are any financial wizardsout there, feel free to call me cause I’m wide open for any frigging advice. You know whatI mean, Vern???

Anyway folks, things will get better. It’ll take a while. I’m gonna have to cut my article shortthis month. I just ran out of Engles. Maybe Maxine Kanevil will run over something so Ican write about it. If ya’ll know of someone who’s eat up with the dumb a—, call me andwe’ll talk about it and see if it’s worth writing about. Well, gotta go, folks. See you downthe road.

And now for WORDS OF WISDOM.

1. Rational thought often seems to disappear when people are spending taxpayers’ money rather than their own.2. Give a man a potato, and he’ll eat for a day. Show me how to grow potatoes, and I’ll make a distillery. Louis and BarbaraMattheisen RanchPaint Rock, Texas

Pierson AnnouncesRe-election Bid

Recent events in my life have caused me to examine whatis important to me. CASI is important. Although notnumber one, it is very high on my list. For that reason, Iam seeking another term as a member of the CASI Boardof Directors.

I am currently the CASI Vice-President but am betterknown as the TallyMaster, a position I have been

fortunate enough to have for several years. It has been an honor and distinct pleasure toserve CASI as TallyMaster. As TallyMaster, I get to communicate with the cooks and showteams, and the CASI referees on a regular basis. I also frequently interact with the otherDirectors (especially membership, Upcomings and the Executive Director) on cookoffissues. I can honestly say, I enjoy these duties.

But there is more to being a Director than just being the TallyMaster. As a CASI Officer,I am looked to for leadership on issues dealing with the well-being of the organization. Yes,CASI is important to me, but it is also important to our many members. We have an obligationto the membership which is a responsibility not to be taken lightly.

Over the past couple of years we have lost, through retirement, a tremendous amount ofleadership and experience; and we will lose more this year. I want to use my experience tolead and guide the next leaders we will elect.

As TallyMaster, I’ve also served on the CASI Rules Committee. This is not a position peopleaspire to, but it is necessary to insure our cookoffs are conducted fairly and in accordancewith CASI Rules. I feel I have approached this task with fairness and the best interests ofthe cooks in mind. I also serve as chairman of the new Events Committee. It is exciting tobe part of something new. To get this started and watch it grow into an asset of CASI willbe challenging and rewarding.

The Terlingua International Chili Championship is our most important product. It’s whyCASI exists. We are in a time where the economy has presented us with challenges tocontinue to make TICC a world-class premiere event. I feel I possess the experience to helpguide us through some difficult times.

Because there is work to do which I feel I can help accomplish, I will seek re-election as aCASI Director at the Great Peppers Meeting in Midland, Texas this September. I wouldgreatly appreciate your support of my candidacy.

Thank you,Bill Pierson

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BRONZE ROADRUNNERWINNER 2009

David "Budda" Manske, Arlington, TX, takes home the Bronze Roadrunner trophyafter winning the cookoff held at the Terlingua Community Center in February

I have mentioned to you in the past to “be prepared for the unexpected”. Please get the ideaout of your head that something is always going to happen to the other guy, not you. Go get you a camera, if you don’t have one, or get someone that has a video to come in andtake pictures or video everything you have in your house or business or mobile home, etc.That is something that Junior and I had talked about doing down at the church, and I didn’tpractice what I preach.

You have no idea what a difficult and tremendous task it is to try to make an inventory listfor insurance. As Caretakers and Maintenance, we were in and out of that church or aroundit seven days a week; still hard, don’t leave anything to memory. Besides, insurance peoplelike pictures better than words. Harry sent a couple of pictures to Bucky of the fire (see Page 24); and we will have a 2009Missouri State. We’re trying to work St. Mary’s into the picture and would like to see asmany as could afford to travel to come support us. I think I have probably troubled you long enough this month so better get out of here. Just remember “To Start Slow & Then Taper Off” and as my Dear Ole’ Granny used to say“If the Lord Is Willing & the Creek Don’t Rise” will talk with you next month. Bess & Harry

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NOBODY TOLD ME

In Memory of: Ken Hudspeth August 14, 1945 – January 14, 2009

For those of you who remember Ken, I would like to let you know that Ken passed away onJanuary 14, 2009. His service is scheduled at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 on Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00PM.

Ken was very involved in CASI chili from the early 1980’s until the early 1990’s. He servedas CASI Executive Director from 1986 – 1989. He was on the Board of Directors that selectedthe current CASI site at Rancho CASI de Los Chisos and was instrumental in establishingthe Old 320 sites. Ken held other various offices in Cowtown, DAM and TOT Pods. He alsoserved as the chairman for the 1985 Great Peppers meeting held in Dallas and was instrumentalin the “Great Peppers for One Terlingua” forum held during that meeting. Ken establishedthe Texas Open Committee that was responsible for working with the Lewisville Parks andRecreation Department to host the Texas Open Cook-off when it was held at Lewisville LakePark.

Ken was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Navy on active duty from 1963 to1966 and as a reservist from 1966 to 1969. He leaves behind two children, Kristopher Hudspethand Kassandra “Kasey” Hudspeth and two beautiful grand-daughters, Aydan and AdysonHudspeth.”Dusty Hudspeth

Braving the difficult Shimano Youth Kid’s Kup course were 19 youngsters including CaelanDevine-Ryan, age 5 (BBNP), Pruitt Urbanczyk, age 5 and Walt Urbanczyk, age 3 (Alpine),Carmen Tinney, age 12 (Terlingua) and Laine Hickle, age 5 (Terlingua).

Lights curled through the desert on the Nite Fun Ride and record numbers met at LajitasResort for the Big Bend Ranch State Park Fun Ride. The event was wowed with the AustinBike Zoo, who brought their creations for folks to ride including an 80’ rattlesnake and anoutstanding diaphanous butterfly.

For the third year, this event was listed on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Ultra EnduranceNational calendar. The Mas O Menos was part of the 2009 Hill Country Bicycle Works TexasMountain Bike State Championship Marathon Series and racers could also earn points inthe Cycle Progress/Pivot Texas State Mountain Bike Championship Series.

Massive THANKS go to the staff, sponsors, CASI, volunteers, Terlingua Fire & EMS, BigBend & San Angelo Amateur Radio Clubs. Mucho gracias to the Starlight team for thefabulous food and to the local band, Pinche Gringos, for the border groove. Thanks to thecommunity for welcoming the cyclists. Stay tuned for bonfires and festivities in 2010.

For more info contact:Desert Sports432/[email protected].

Another spring-like day is visiting us here in the frozennorthland. In fact, it’s warmer here in Kansas City thanjust about any place in Texas. That makes me reallyhappy because it means that maybe I wasn’t completelydemented when we moved here from Ft. Worth about30 years ago.

As you can tell, I have absolutely nothing to writeabout today, so I’m going to ramble amongst thejungles of my mind for a few words. If you’re expecting

some deep thoughts or profound insights, I’m sorry. Such things are beyond my powerson good days and certainly on early spring days.

For some years, I have had a strong urge to go sit down with each of my highly experiencedfriends and let them tell me of all the things that used to be. My friend, Russ, was born beforethe “Roaring Twenties” and lived through the “Great Depression,” the “Age of Flight,” andthe “Space Age.” He’s lived through a lot more than that, but the important thing is thathe has lived a lot! He’s done so much, overcome so much, and seen so much. So, all youyoung guys, go forth and find an old guy and learn about life. All you old guys, talk to someyoung guys and learn from them while you teach them. You’ll be surprised how enjoyableit is.

Ken Rodd invited me to join the Friends of Krazy Flats on Facebook. I’ve been hearing allsorts of stuff about Facebook, so I accepted Ken’s invitation. Now I’m trying to learn howto use this phenomenon. It’s another way to lose myself so that I don’t accomplish anythingmy wife wants me to do.

I’m having similar experiences with “Twitter,” which seems to be a place for even morefoolish comments. Then there’s another one called “Linkedin,” that claims to be a place for“professionals” to meet and interact. I don’t believe it defines “professional” anywhere,so I guess I’ll fit in. It can’t be any more anesthetizing than the many meetings and seminarsthat I attend. I expect all of those sites will turn out to be a lot of fun, once I learn what todo.

Speaking of fun, an old cookoff has been resurrected in this neighborhood. Several yearsago, we had a cookoff in Frontenac, Kansas, coupled with an event called “The Blessingof the Bikes.” A Priest, one who presumably liked motorcycles, invited all the motorcycleriders to come to town and be blessed. He prayed for safety and good times and gave thanksfor the freedom to ride. The event attracted a huge crowd and more motorcycles than I couldcount, along with a good number of chili cooks. For some reason, it was suspended for awhile, and now it’s scheduled to happen on May 3rd in Arma, KS. Good things happen insmall towns.

I just received an e-mail entitled “24 things about to become extinct in America.” I’ll haveto admit that most of them don’t bother me one way or the other, but some are interesting.Things like Yellow Pages may truly disappear, but for my money, it’s because the print hasbecome so small that I can’t read most of the listings. Other disappearing items might includeanswering machines, film cameras, and the milkman. He also mentions mumps and measlesas on the way out, for which I am grateful. Now if we can destroy cancer and heart disease,I’ll be happy.

One thing that I think will survive for a long time is this passion of ours for cooking chili.I think that we could be growing a lot faster if the majority of the world just knew that weexist. Seems to me that there is a lot of enthusiasm among normal people, but they just don’tknow how to start competing. Maybe you can think of the way to make it easy for othersto get involved.

Maybe next month I’ll have something to say.

Steve Dowdy

Some of the bike race campers utilizing the CASI site during the event

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Page 18 Terlingua Trails April 2009Memorial CCO. Trader’s Village. Come playwith us. We begin with a made to order omeletbreakfast Saturday morning. Jackpot Salsa turn-in at 11:00am; entry fee $10. At noon we haveJackpot Beans; entry fee $10. Once again we havethe Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championshipwith turn in at 1 PM; entry fee is $5 and meat isbeing supplied for the kids. CASI Chili turn in isat 2 PM; entry fee is $20. That evening there willbe a pot luck with food, fun and friends. Cook’sparty Friday night. We will be raffling off aWendell Rankin Stove. Also there will be Fritopies for sale to public and another raffle withsome great prizes. RVs welcome, no hookups.Please park on the far South side of the building.If you are going to daytrip, vehicles must be inplace before 10am. Tell them at the toll booth youare with the Chili Cook off. Once inside themarket, there is no driving around til late afternoon.Goody bag to the first 75 pre-registered cooks.See day after cookoff same location. Forinformation call Keith Karaff at 281-850-6387.

Apr 25, 2009-003 - Terrell TX CASI. A TownChili Cookoff. Held at 8975 County Rd 344, 7miles E of Terrell off 429 N. Benefits AbleSprings VFD. Info to follow. Larry Wampler903-450- 5541. [email protected]. Turn-in 1PM.

Apr 25, 2009-004 - Jasper GA CASI. GeorgiaState Championship CCO. Automatic qualifierfor TICC. Held at Lee Newton Park, Business

SR-53 & Mary Street, Jasper, GA, 1 mile east ofSR-5/515. Benefiting the Pickens County Habitatfor Humanity. Turn-in: 12 PM, $27.00 entry fee.Make Checks payable to Peachtree State Pod.Contact Trey Field, 11280 Big Canoe, Big Canoe,GA 30143. [email protected]. Open meat, no preregistrationdeadline. RV hookups for overnight campingavailable in the park at no additional charge. Thisevent will be held in conjunction with the IBCAGeorgia State BBQ Championship and the 5thAnnual Habitat Hullabaloo event put on by ourcharities sponsor.

Apr 25, 2009-005 - Little Rock AR CASI. WestLittle Rock Lions Club Cookoff. Benefits LionsWorld Services for the Blind, Held at ChristLutheran Church 315 S Hughes St Little Rock,AR 72205. Entry $20.00. Turn in 1:00 pm. Chiligrind or ground beef only. No RV hookups orcamper area. Please no alcohol. Contact BruceSmith 501-312-8715 for more info.

Apr 25, 2009-006 - Independence MO CASI. 1stAnnual Bass Pro Shops Revised April BlazingChili Cookoff. Salsa contest, too. Benefits DucksUnlimited- Greenwings youth program. FIRERESISTANT CANOPIES ARE REQUIRED.Fire extinguishers and cooking thermometers aresuggested, but loaners will be available. Therewill be no goody bags. Pre- registration encouraged.Entry fee of $20.00 for chili, $5.00 for Salsa. Turnin Chili at 12:00 Noon, Salsa at 11:00 AM.

Contest site at Bass Pro Shop, 18001 Bass ProDrive, reached from US-40, south of I-70 and I-470/MO-291. Contact STEVE DOWDY, 12411Olive, Kansas City MO 64146 816-941-0620,[email protected]. Make checks payable toMO-KAN Pod.

Apr 25, 2009-007 - Stephenville TX CASI.Larry Joe Taylor’s 21st Annual Texas MusicFestival and Chili Cookoff at Melody MountainRanch, Stephenville, TX. Benefits Cross TimbersEmergency Response Team. Primitive camping$16/night. Entry fee included with festival pass:Advance TX per person $55 - 4 Day Pass (Wed-Sat); $39 - 3 Day Pass (Thur-Sat); $29 - 2 DayPass (Fri & Sat only); $20 - 1 Day Pass (Sat only).Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only.Advance Ticket request must be received byApril 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR423, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone credit cardorders accepted thru April 13. Call 254-968-8505. Order online at www.larryjoetaylor .com,or email [email protected]. Gate prices slightlyhigher.

Apr 25, 2009-008 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. PaulsPub and Chuck Dugan Memorial CCO. Heldbehind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis, SierraVista, AZ. Dry camping available cook whereyou camp. Benefits Just Kids, Inc. Entry fee $20,turn-in 1 p.m. Make check payable to HighDesert Pod. Potluck cooks party Friday nightwith hot dogs, hamburgers provided. ALSOSpamania 2d Annual Contest!!! Entry fee $5turn-in 2 PM. Bring your best SPAM recipe andhelp a good cause Contact Greg Monger, 520-417-9948 or email [email protected] Per CASIRule on advertising probation.

Apr 25, 2009-009 - Kernersville NC CASI.Kernersville Kiwanis Chili CCO. The location isKorner’s Folly Historic Site 413 S. Main St. Thisis to be held by the Kernersville Kiwnais Club tothe Young Children Priority One. Entry fees are$20 for CASI Chili, or $30 for CASI chili and afree-style chili. Turn in time for for Chili Judgingis at 4PM. The following equipment and rentalfees are available in advance:10X10 tent $90.00,8' table $20.00, chairs $5.00/each chair. Pleasecontact Jessica Katz for more details [email protected] 919-619-7510 or 1325NC 66S Suite A Kernersville, NC 27284. Onadvertising probation.

Apr 25, 2009-010 - Chandler TX CASI. Chandler2nd Annual Chili CCO. at Winchester Park InChandler, Texas. Benefiting BMC YouthFoundation. From Tyler take Highway 31W toChandler and turn left at the light on Highway315. Park is about 3/4 of a mile on the left. Plentyof shady area for cooks and parking for RVs (nohookups). Goody bags for first 20 entries. CASIChili turn in 1:00 PM. $20.00. Beans turn in12:00. 50/50. $5.00. Show 11 AM. Bring extrachili for tasting. Craft booths and Blow-ups forkids. Come join over 500 boys and girls and theirfamilies for their annual Scrimmage Play Day tokick off the Little League season. Contact RickFord 903-570-6036,[email protected]. On advertisingprobation.

Apr 26, 2009-001 - Houston TX CASI. AnnualHouston POD Day After CCO. Held at TradersVillage. We begin with a Breakfast Casserole Offat 9 AM. Entry fee is One Breakfast Casserole.CASI turn in will be 1 PM. Entry fee is $20. Ifyou are going to day trip and cook under the bigred expo, you must be in the market before 10AM. After that your vehicle will not be allowedin. At the toll both, tell them you are with the ChiliCookoff. Keith Karaff 281-850-6387.

Apr 26, 2009-002 - Terrell TX CASI. TTT PodChili Cookoff. Held at 8975 County Road 344,7 miles E of Terrell off 429 N. Turn-in Noon.Details to follow. Larry Wampler [email protected].

May 2, 2009-001 - Marble Falls TX CASI.Highland Lakes Pod 38th Howdy-Roo CCO.Ya’ll Come to Highland Lakes Chili Pod 38thAnnual Howdy-Roo held in Johnson Park. CASIchili $20 turn-in 2 pm; Beans $10 (50% payback)turn-in Noon; Business Chili $20 turn-in 2pm.Chicken $20 turn-in 1 pm, spare ribs $20turn-in 2:30pm; brisket $20 turn- in 3:30pm AllBar-B-Q $50. (BBQ 60/40 Payback) Friday GolfTournament (Cook’s only) Contact Doc @ 830/693-5502. We will have Concession, Raffle &Silent Auction along with Vendors. Cook’s partyFriday night followed by entertainment. Satnight Potluck dinner followed by Fun & games.Info: contact Tom Cook 512/769-0679 or [email protected]. See Sunday Backbone CCO also.Looking forward to seeing you in Marble Falls!!

May 2, 2009-002 - Binghamton NY CASI. NewYork State Chili Championship. Held atBinghamton University Campus, Events Centerparking lot. University is located on Route 434in Vestal, NY. Entry fee: $25 day of cookoff, $20if paid by May 1. (University students $15 dayof cookoff, $10 if paid by May 1.)Make checkspayable to Empire State POD. Turn in 2 PM.Open chili championship with cash prize, salsacompetition, raffles and live entertainment.Presented by Sodexho Campus Services. ContactRocky Rockwell at [email protected] (585-704-0239). Additional information will be postedat: NYSChili.com All meat must be USDAapproved and receipt may be required. Cookoffbenefit Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse(CHOW). Automatic qualifier for TICC.

May 2, 2009-003 - Burlington IA CASI. 3-IRegional Open Championship Held at the

April 2009 Terlingua Trails Page 19Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 2727 Mount Pleasant St. Burlington IA52601 Benefits Diabetes Research Center in Iowa City, Iowa Turn intime: 2:00 PM Fee: $25 Make checks payable to: Diabetes ResearchCenter. Contact: Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave. NW Cedar Rapids,IA 52405 319-365-2944 or Greg Martin 319-752-9683 No special meat.No registration deadline Plan to stayng overnight for the day after cookoff (Iowa Chili Pod Chili Cook Off) same site.

May 2, 2009-004 - Tyler TX CASI. American Legion Post #12 CCOHeld at American Legion Road, Tyler,off Loop 323 ESE. Limited RVCamping - no hook ups. Must reserve. American Legion Charities.Beans 50/50 - $5.00. CASI & People’s Choice $20.00. Please bring extrachili for tasting. Beans turn in: 12:00 Noon. CASI Chili turn in: 1:00 PM.People’s Choice Ballots turn in: 2:00 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Makecheck payable to American Legion. Contact Mike Rose 903-593- 9751.

May 2, 2009-005 - Dallas TX CASI. Fourth Annual American LegionPost 453 Chili Cookoff, 2755 Bachman Dr., Dallas, TX 75220. 214-358-2934, CASI entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM, American Legion Division turn-in 1 PM, Jackpot beans entry fee $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Doris Coats972-254-5920. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 453 andmail to ALCCO, 1645 Priscilla Ln., Irving, TX 75061

May 2, 2009-006 - Sherwood TX CASI. Sherwood Arts and CraftsFestival This is a 1 day CCO. Held at Sherwood Court House. Takehighway 67 toward Mertzon until you reach highway 72. Take it 1 mile.There is a sign on Highway 67 from both directions that say Sherwood.Benefits the Sherwood Court House Restoration. RV Parking available,Dry Camping . Jackpot Beans Turn in at 1200 Noon, Entry Fee $5. ChiliTurn in at 2:00 PM Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There willbe a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Entry fees payable to ConchoValley Chili Pod. There will be an Arts and Crafts Fair. There will alsobe other entertainment. There will be something for every member ofyour family. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 OakMountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 9478753; cell phone 325 650 1854 [email protected].

May 2, 2009-007 - Fayetteville AR CASI. 16thAnnual Occasional Springfest Held on WDickkson Street, exact location to be determinedby Festi val committee-call for directions. BenefitsKara McConnell Brain Tumor Fund. Entry fee$20 turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payable to KaraMcConnell. Contact Joe Giles 12576 Hwy 170Farmington AR 72730. 479-267-2655, 479-236-6125. We won’t tell you what kind of meat to useif you won’t tell us what kind of beer to drink.

May 2, 2009-008 - Denton TX CASI. DentonElks Lodge CCO. Held at 228 E Oak St. DentonTX 940-387-8124. Benefits Lodge Charities.Make checks payable to Denton Elks Lodge.Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Breakfast for cooks, Billy Roy & OneMan Band after judging. Contact Delora Goin, 61Hillside Ln, Valley View TX 76272. 940-230-3238, 940-665-1676. deloragoin@ hotmail.com.

May 2, 2009-009 - Lewisville TX CASI. 4thAnnual Red Hilliard Memorial Chili Cook Off.Benefits Veterans Relief Fund. VFW Post #9168,997 E Hwy 121 (Business). Limited RV parking.Karaoke Friday night. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Turn in: Beans- Noon, Chili-1 PM. Entry fee:Chili-$18, Jackpot Beans-$5, Jr Chili entry free,turn-in 2 PM. goody bags to 1st 25 entries,payable to VFW / Veterans Relief. Info: Mary &Earl Sanders 940-321- 2706 or Post 972-436-5256

May 2, 2009-010 - Buffalo TX CASI. BuffaloSpring Fest Chili Cookoff. Held at Shelley PatePark. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. BenefitsBuffalo Chamber of Commerce. This cookoff isheld in conjunction with a fiddlers contest andother events. No hookups at the park. ContactMartin Housler 903-388- 8517. Email:[email protected]

May 3, 2009-001 - Marble Falls TX CASI.Backbone Creek CCO. Held in Johnson Park.Day after HLP 38th Howdy-Roo. Entry fee $18turn-in 1 PM. Benefits HLP local charity. Makecheck payable Highland Lakes Chili Pod. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Contact Tom Cook 512- 769-0679. [email protected].

May 3, 2009-002 - Burlington IA CASI. IowaChili Pod Cookoff. Held at Fraternal Order ofEagles Club 2727 Mount Pleasant St. BenefitsIowa Chili Pod charities Make checks payable to:Iowa Chili Pod Turn in time: 12:00 PM (Noon)Fee: $18. Contact: Gary Christensen 3216 IrisAve. NW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 319- 365-2944. Chili Grind Only. No preregistrationdeadline. Cook chili the day before at the 3-I opensame site.

May 3, 2009-003 - Arma KS CASI. Blessing OfThe The Bikes 2009 Held St Joseph CatholicChurch. Approximately 10 miles North ofPittsburg, just off 69 Highway. Benefits the AlanStafford Scholarship Fund. Entry fee - $20.00Turn-in 1 PM. Contact Paul Mendicki (H)620-231-7854 (C) 620- 249-7807 [email protected] Steve Shepherd (H)620-347-8429 C 620-249-2101 [email protected]

May 8, 2009-001 - Greensboro NC CASI.Piedmont Pepper Pod Cookoff Make the NCState Championship a two-day event! The officialPiedmont Pepper Pod cookoff is happening onFriday night. Come out and help us set up for thestate championship and plan to cook a pot of chilion Friday night. Turn-in is 8:00 pm, meat iscook’s choice. CASI only, no freestyle or show.Entry fee $20.00, make checks payable toPiedmont Pepper Pod. Call 919-604- 5262 oremail [email protected] for more information.

May 9, 2009-001 - Spring TX CASI. 32ndAnnual Texas Open Chili Championship.Itsalmost that time again and the Houston area isproud to host the 32nd Annual Texas Open. Wewill once again be at Papa’s Ice House in Spring,TX. Entry fee is $30.00. Turn in 2:00pm. Goodybags to the first 100 pre-registered, form is in theTrails or you can email Keith Karaff, he will sendone to you. If bringing a MH please check the boxon registration form. We will have the beautifulstained glass Texas flag trophies. Motorhomescan begin arriving on Friday morning. Due tospace restrictions, its first come first served. Nosaving spaces. If there is someone you want topark with, caravan together. They have completedtheir new building and parking is going to be verystructured this year. Daytrippers can begin settingup Saturday morning along the fence line. but notthe night before. You must unload your vehicleand then move it to the far end of the parking lotso that we can have the parking area for public.There will also be a Junior Chili CCO this yearwith handpainted stoves to top 10 Entry fee $10turn-in 1 PM, meat provided.Keith.karaff@ibslighting .com

May 9, 2009-002 - High Rolls NM CASI. HighRolls Lion’s Club CCO This CCO is held at theHigh Rolls Community Center located off ofHwy 82 between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft inthe Sacramento mountains. Turn off of Hwy 82onto Cherry Blossom, next to the High Rollsstore and gas station Travel a few yards toCottage Row. Turn left and proceed west to theend of Cottage Row. Ample RV dry camping isavailable. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Makechecks payable to New Mexico Chili Society.Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064.

May 9, 2009-003 - Cleburne TX CASI. CleburneElks Lodge #811 Spring Chili Cookoff. Entry fee$20, turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASIand Elks Division. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-inNoon. Free RV hookups, first come first serve.Elec & Water only. Dump station available.Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM. Cooksparty Friday night. Pot luck supper furnished byLodge, eat at 6:30 PM. Live band Saturday night.Silent auction Saturday. Held at Hwy 67 & FM1434. Lodge phone 817-645-9079. Jerry Brown817- 645-6117 or [email protected].

May 9, 2009-004 - Amarillo TX CASI. KhivaTemple Cookoff. Held at 305 SE 5th St. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to KhivaTemple. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact RodneyLilly or Scott Campbell 806-358-3576, 806-373-9774. Hamburger cookoff same day, turn-in 11AM. Live bands all day. It’s MargaritavilleTheme. Benefits Khiva Temple Bldg Fund.

Page 20 Terlingua Trails April 2009May 9, 2009-005 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 1st Blues Cafe CCO. BenefitsSpecial Olympics. Dry camping and cooks party Friday night, dinnerprovided. Turn-in at 1 p.m. Location is 185 East Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista,AZ. Entry fee $15 payable to HDP. Contact Patti Kunstman, High DesertPod at 520-458-1658 or [email protected].

May 9, 2009-006 - Greensboro NC CASI. NC Chili Championship JimCrawford Memorial Chili Cookoff. Top 3 Automatically qualify forTerlingus. Info available at WW.NCCHILI.COM. CASI Chili, Freestyle,Show, Restaurant and Junior. Held at Pied Farmers Market off I-40 SandyRidge Road. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable toPiedmont Pepper Pod. Mike Bubba Williams 336-284-4567 or 336-287-0189 cell. Email [email protected]. Benefits Epilepsy MedicationFund.

May 9, 2009-007 - St Thomas VI CASI. Virgin Pod CCO. Held atMagen’s Bay, Shed #4. Benefits Family resource Center. Entry fee $20turn-in 2 PM. Info Erik Ackerson 340-473-8706. P.O. Box 306926, StThomas VI 00803 Make checks payable to Virgin Pod Texas Society.

May 9, 2009-008 - Cholla Bay MX CASI. JJ’s Cantina Cookoff in ChollaBay. Sun, Tequilla, Bikini’s, Chili on the Beach and probably two parties:Friday and Saturday Nights. Peoples Choice at 11 AM. Please bring someCASI Red at 2 PM. Raffle: Please bring items. Benefits our adoptedSchool. Madjack azmadjack@prodigy .net

May 9, 2009-009 - Farmington NM CASI. Boy Scout Troop 322 ChiliCookoff. Held at First United Methodist Church, 808 Monterey Ave.Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 322. ContactJamie Church, 505-330-6208. On advertising probation.

May 16, 2009-001 - Jourdanton TX CASI. 19th Annual Malvin PrasifkaChili and Bar-B-Q Cook-off, Jourdanton, TX. $20. Entry fee, Chili Grindonly,Turn-in at 2:pm. More details to follow. Kim Hiley 210-286-4275,[email protected] Happy Hinman 210-364-8577

May 16, 2009-002 - Snyder TX CASI. Black Gold Pod Cookoff Held atTim and Connie Collier’s place, 1528 CR 132. Fish Fry Friday night.Cooks breakfast Saturday morning. Pot Luck dinner Saturday night, meatfurnished by Pod. Shuffleboard, Horseshoe, and 42 tournaments. Plentyof dry camping. Contact Patsy Childress 432-520-4433; 432-425-4473or [email protected] or Connie Collier [email protected] 325-575-8282. Entry fee $18 turn in 2 PM. Make checks payable to BlackGold Pod.

May 16, 2009-003 - Irving TX CASI. 30th Annual TOT Kickoff Cookoffat Irving Elks Lodge, 2015 N. Britian Rd. Major goody bag item for first75 registered. Jackpot Beans $5 - turn in 12 PM. Junior Chili free entry- turn in 12 PM. CASI Chili $20 - turn in 2 PM. Overnight camping, limitedhookups available for small fee. Friday night cooks party. Cash breakfast,lunch and bar Saturday. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. See Sundaycookoff same location. Make checks payable toTop Of Texas CASI. Contact Babs Johnson 972-523-8849. [email protected]

May 16, 2009-004 - Overland Park KS CASI.Gladiator 1st Annual POD Cookoff. Held at theVFW Post 846 located at 8804 Grant. Take 87thStreet east off of I-35 for 1 mile to Grant, turnright on Grant, VFW is located 600 ft on the right.Benefits the Gladiator POD. Entry fee: $20.00,Turn-in 1 PM. Tent & RV parking available($20.00 for electrical). Wendell Rankin paintedstove for 1st Place! Cooks party Saturday night.This is a 2 day CCO (see 5/17 for further info).Contact: Lee Kroencke at [email protected]

May 17, 2009-001 - Snyder TX CASI. 4thAnnual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff Held at Tim &Connie’s place, 1528 CR 132. First Place Trophy

is a Lloyd Goldwire Bronze Buffalo. See Previousday cookoff for more details. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:30 PM. Make checks payable to BlackGold Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact ConnieCollier 325-575-8282 [email protected] orPatsy Childress 432-520-4433 [email protected].

May 17, 2009-002 - Irving TX CASI. MorningAfter TOT CCO Held at Irving Elks Lodge, 2015Britian. For TOT charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Top of TexasCASI. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact BabsJohnson 972-523-8849 [email protected]. See cookoff previousday, same location.

May 17, 2009-003 - Overland Park KS CASI.VFW Post 846 Cookoff. Held at VFW Post 846located at 8804 Grant. Take 87th Street east offI-35 for 1 mile, turn right on Grant, the VFW is600ft on the right. Entry fee: $20, Turn-in @noon. Benefits VFW Post 846 charities. This isa 2nd day CCO (See 5/16 for info) Contact: LeeKroencke @ [email protected]

May 23, 2009-001 - Greenville TX CASI. 2ndannual Hunt County 4H Youth CCO Benefits4H Campers and help the kids with expenses fortheir competitions. Join us for fun, raffles,activities & surprises. “Chili Head” Food ArtCompetition for youth, no entry fee. A cup ofChili will be available for purchase with a drinkand chips for $5, handled by the 4H team. CASI

chili turn in at 1 PM entry fee $20. Novice entryfee $ 20 and Youth entry fee $ 5, turn in at noon(cooked on site). Jackpot beans, 50% paybackand prizes, Bean Turn in at Noon, $10 entry foradults, $5 for youth. Held at Jacob’s Plain GunClub at 6734 FM 118 Greenville,TX 75401.Some RV hooks ups with electric and water. Youare welcome to come in on Friday with your RV.Info Diana Trotter at 903-456-4681,[email protected] or Dave Hewlett (214-695-3806), email [email protected]. Makechecks payable to Hunt County 4H VLA. CHILIGRIND ONLY.

May 23, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.Southwest Open Chili Cookoff at Kiowa Casino,in Devol Oklahoma located 10 miles North ofWichita Falls off I-44. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2

April 2009 Terlingua Trails Page 21PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Top 3 chili and 1stplace show are automatic qualifiers for TICC.Goody bags for first 100 entrants. Childrens’sAid Society of West Texas will be selling tastingcups, bring throw down chili. Friday night cooksparty with all you can eat Seafood. BreakfastSaturday and Sunday mornings. Raffles, prizes.Register by May 8th for Free Play drawing atKiowa Casino. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 Terry Graves 940-733-6446 or TammieWooster [email protected]. HowardJohnson Hotel $45 rooms, phone, 940-766-6000.$250 Casino Free Play drawing for earlyregistration until May 8th. $300,200,100 TravelMoney for top three places in chili. $300,200,100,50,25 Casino Free Play for top five places inchili. EZ up tent to First Place Chili, Show andDistance Traveled to cookoff. Travel Trailerrental for cookoff free setup and pickup at thecookoff, $275, call Dave at D&D Campers, 940-691-7400, Web site: DDCampers.com. Send entryto NOB Pod, c/o Terry Graves, P.O. Box 100,Wichita Falls TX 76307.

May 23, 2009-003 - Mexia TX CASI. 1st TimeCook Off H-E-B Mexia. Held at H.E.B, E. MilamSt and N. Canton. Store phone 254-562-5305.Ask for Craig Mytton. One Day Cook Off.Plenty Parking/Plenty Room for E-Z Up’s.Charity Juvenile Diabetes. Turn in Time 2:00PM. Entry fee $18. Chili Grind Only. For Moreinformation contact Donna Conrad 254-855-4733, email [email protected] PLEASE NODRINKING OF ALCOHOL. Hope to See YallThere.

May 23, 2009-004 - Water Valley TX CASI.Memorial Legions CCO Day 1 of a 3 day ConchoValley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO,Benefits: Mosaic; Location: Water Valley atSeymour Crossing Harper Park located on SouthFM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited numberof hook ups. $20/ night. We will have Jackpotbeans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chiliturn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRINDONLY. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 pot.There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament.Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturdaynight Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday’sand Monday’s information. Info: Janice Miller,3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904,325 947 8753; cell phone 325 947 8753 [email protected]. Benefits Mosaic.

May 23, 2009-005 - Broken Arrow OK CASI.Memorial Day Weekend CCO. Held at Crawford’sHacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK.From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru BrokenArrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, goto second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go

1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. BenefitsGreen County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Entry fee$20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. Seecookoff next day.

May 23, 2009-006 - York PA CASI. 7th AnnualKeystone State Pod Cookoff is once again beingheld in conjunction with the York Jaycees annualchili cookoff at Colonial Courthouse Complexon Pershing Ave, between Market andPhiladelphis Streets. Bringing plenty of throwdown chili is strongly encouraged, this event candraw a large crowd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Make checks payable to Keystone State Pod.Contact Chip Welsh [email protected].

May 24, 2009-001 - San Antonio TX CASI.Return of the Chili Queens Cookoff. Held at theEl Mercado Market Next to MiTierra’s MexicanRestaurant 100 Produce Row. $20. Entry, ChiliGrind Only, Turn-in at 2pm. In our continuedefforts to improve this cook-off we’ve changedthe day from Memorial Day, Monday to Sunday.For information call Kim Hiley 210-286-4275,[email protected]

May 24, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI.North of the Brazos Pod Cookoff. Held at KiowaCasino, located 10 miles North of Wichita Fallsoff I-44, in Devol Oklahoma. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. See ad previousday for 26th Annual Southwest Open ChiliChampionship. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Terry Graves 940-733-6446 orTammie Wooster [email protected]. Wewill hold the Miss Hot Chili Girl Pageant today.

May 24, 2009-003 - Water Valley TX CASI.Memorial Legions CCO, Day 2 Day 2 of a 3dayof the Concho Valley Chili Pod MemorialLegions CCO, This is Concho Valley Chili Pod’scookoff. Location: Water Valley at SeymourCrossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hookups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee$18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY.There will be acake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There willbe a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payableto Concho Valley Chili Pod. Sunday nightPotluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday’s andMonday’s information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904,325 947 8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 [email protected].

May 24, 2009-004 - Broken Arrow OK CASI.Sunday Memorial Day Weekend CCO Held atCrawford’s Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, BrokenArrow OK. From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru

Broken Arrow, continue on atCoweta/81st St. exit at the 4thstop light. Oneta Road turnright, South, go to second stopsign 111th St turn right, West,go 1/2 mile. House is on theleft, South. Benefits GreenCounty Chili & BBQ Too Pod.Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM.Contact Lorinda 918-271-

2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. Seecookoff previous day.

May 24, 2009-005 - Tombstone AZ CASI.Wyatt Earp Days/Paul Breyer Memorial CCO.Held on Allen Street in downtown Tombstone,right in front of the OK Corral. Entry fee $20.Turn-in 1 p.m. Will have a cooks party with ameal the night before at the Vigilante Hall. Charityis the Tombstone Lions Club. We’ll cook on thestreet so need to bring canopies. Make checkspayable to High Desert Pod. Come enjoy one ofthe best locations in CASI for a cookoff. Plentyof activities such as gunfights (re-enactments) inthe street, old fashioned costume shows, raffles,lots of sight-seeing and shopping. Lets make theTombstone streets run red with chili. ContactGreg Monger, 520-417-9948 or [email protected] more info.

May 25, 2009-001 - Water Valley TX CASI.Memorial Legions CCO, Day 3 Day 3 of a 3 dayConcho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO,This Benefits: DESK; Location: Water Valley atSeymour Crossing Harper Park located on SouthFM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited numberof hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 PM.Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3day CCO. See Saturday’s and Sundaysinformation. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 OakMountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947

8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 [email protected].

May 30, 2009-001 - Staples TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Community Fund Raiser CCO. Held at1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plentyof RV parking, no hookups. Camping &admittance to grounds Friday afternoon thruSunday afternoon only. Enjoy the river, weatherpermitting. Due to liability concerns, this is anadult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00PM. Benefits Area Community Projects. Cookoffnext day, same location. Friday night cooks meal:barbeque provided, sides & desserts welcomed.Saturday night pot luck. For information contactMiles Mueller 512-357-2779, Debbie Roecker512- 357-6283 or Karen Reinke 512-357- 6227.

May 30, 2009-002 - Corsicana TX CASI. DawgDaze of Summer Sooner CCO Held at GanderMountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. FromI- 45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287and take first right onto Corsicana CrossingsBlvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups.Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 1PM (CHILI GRINDONLY); Junior division (ages 8-17)entry fee$5.00 turn-in 1PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Fun petcontest at 10am. Benefits the Humane Society ofNavarro County. For more information contactKay Lefler 972-646-5159, 972-872- 2297,[email protected].



May 30, 2009-003 - El Paso TX CASI. Pod of thePass Annual POD CCO Held at 5354 DoniphanDrive. Cooks meeting high noon. Entry fee $18turn-in 4 PM Showmanship will be from 1:00-3:00.There will be a beans and salsa competition.Each entry $5, no rules, turn in for both will be2 PM. Dry camping available. Make checkspayable to Pod of the Pass. Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397.

May 30, 2009-004 - Eagar AZ CASI. HappyTails & Trails Cookoff. Held at the RodeoGrounds. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsSilver Creek Humane Society. Will have craft fair,entertainment on 5/29-5/30, also a live radioremote and motor cycle run on 5/30. Deadline toenter 5/28/09. Brian Olear 20 N Zuni Street,Springerville AZ 85938. [email protected] 928-245- 1648.

May 30, 2009-005 - DeSoto KS CASI. DeSotoRotary Chili Cook-Off held at Zimmerman’s KillCreek Farm. Located on Kill Creek Road justnorth of Highway K-10. Entry Fee $20. Turn-inat noon. Homestyle division turn-in at 12:30,entry fee $20.00 or $30.00 for both events.Benefits the Gift of Life Foundation. Contact:Robin Stone, 913-585- 9837 [email protected] Darrel Zimmerman, 913-209-4446. Makechecks payable to DeSoto Rotary.

May 30, 2009-006 - Durham NC CASI. BullCityChili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park indowntown Durham, NC. at Foster and HuntStreet. Proceeds benefit the Durham SpecialOlympics. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili,restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual)will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chiliturn-in at noon. We’re expecting a good crowdagain, so please bring throwdown! Entry fee is

$20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa.Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payableto the Piedmont Pepper Pod. ***All vehiclesneed to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00a.m.*** Please call or e-mail for more information;adrienneg@ gmail.com, call 919-604-5262 orweb at www.ncchili.com.

May 30, 2009-007 - Lebanon TN CASI. CelticCountry Faire Chili Cookoff. Held at James EWard Ag Center, Exit 239B on I-40. BenefitsSouthern STARRS Therapeutic Horseback RidingProgram. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. ContactCarol Knight 615-444-1383, 615- 449-6676,[email protected].

May 30, 2009-008 - St. Charles IL CASI. IllinoisLadies State Open Championship Held at ZylstraHarley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner ofRandall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL.Benefits Living Well Cancer Resource Center.Entry fee $20. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checkspayable to Chillini Pod, mail to Gloria Molitor,200 Hunt Club Drive, St. Charles IL 60174. Forinformation call Gloria Molitor, 630-584-2816Email Cheryl Pierson, chillinipod @comcast.net.Automatic Qualifier For TICC.

May 30, 2009-009 - St. Charles IL CASI. IllinoisMen’s State Open Championship Held at ZylstraHarley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner ofRandall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL.Benefits Susan G Komen For the Cure. Entry fee$20. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checks payable toChillini Pod, mail to Gloria Molitor, 200 HuntClub Drive, St. Charles IL 60174. For info callGloria Molitor, 630- 584-2816. Email CherylPierson at [email protected]. This is anAutomatic Qualifier for TICC.

May 31, 2009-001 - Staples TX CASI. DayAfter 2nd Annual Community Fund Raiser CCO.Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River.Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Enjoy theriver, weather permitting. Camping & admittanceto grounds Friday afternoon thru Sundayafternoon only. Due to liability concerns, this isan adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in1:00 PM. Benefits Staples Civic Organization.Cookoff previous day, same location. Fridaynight cooks meal, Saturday night pot luck. Forinformation contact Miles Mueller 512-357-2779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283, or KarenReinke 512-357-6227.

Jun 6, 2009-001 - Midland TX CASI. MidlandBig Cats Cookoff. Details to Follow.

Jun 6, 2009-002 - Organ NM CASI. Bud’sBackyard CCO. This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Heldat 15770 Furnace St. Exit Hwy 70 east on 4thStreet (look for the “Post Office” sign). Travelnorth to the second stop sign and turn left. Lookfor the US Flag. Possible cooks pot luck onFriday evening (depends on the cooks). Specialgoodie bags for the 1st 15 cooks to sign up andpay the entry fee. Bloody Mary morning at 8:00am. Lunch at noon. Limited dry camping isavailable on site. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Make checks payable to New Mexico ChiliSociety. Contact Bud Barrick [email protected].

Jun 6, 2009-003 - Queen Creek AZ CASI. 6thAnnual Summer Splash & Desert Breeze PodCook Off. This is also the 3rd Annual ArizonaState Biscuit and Gravy Championship. Bringyour swim suits and come have some fun. CHILIGRIND ONLY Entry fee $15, make checkpayable to Desert Breeze Pod. Contact Karen

Banas 480-888-0812. Email [email protected] at 19935 Del Rancho.

Jun 6, 2009-004 - Floris IA CASI. The Floris FlagDay Cookoff. Cookoff benefits Floris Iowa FireDepartment. Turn in 1 PM. Entry fee $20.00.Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson. Phone 641-684- 4525 or Cell 641-455-9210.

Jun 6, 2009-005 - Frontenac KS CASI. KansasState Cookoff. Held downtown in ChristmasPark at the corner of McKay & Crawford Benefitsthe Frontenac Rotary Park. Entry fee: $20.00Turn-in 5 PM. Make checks payable to theFrontenac Rotary. Contact: Paul Mendicki 620-249-7807 mendicki @cox.net OR Steve Shepherd620- 249-2102. [email protected]

Jun 6, 2009-006 - Memphis TN CASI. Por PodCookoff. at 3684 Cherry Road at Steamatic inMemphis. Turn in time is 1 PM. Entry fee$20.00. Please bring something we can put in araffle to help us raise some money. ContactLynne at 662-526-5722 [email protected].

Jun 6, 2009-007 - Houston TX CASI. 29thAnnual Space City Pod Cookoff. At Blanco’sBar & Grill - 3406 W. Alabama. Omelette-off;Beans, Chili. More details to follow next month.Contact Chuck Spishock-281-802-7034 or BruceWilkins 713-728-1706.

Jun 7, 2009-001 - Frontenac KS CASI. MO-KAN Pod Cookoff. Held in Rotary Park just eastof downtown Frontenac on McKay Steet. Benefitsthe MO-KAN POD. Entry fee: $20.00 turn-intime: 1 PM. Make checks payable to: MO- KANPod. Contact: Paul Mendicki [email protected] OR Steve Shepherd (620-249-2101) [email protected]

Jun 12, 2009-001 - Santa Rosa CA CASI. SpiceUp California Pod and 5th Annual Peggy Sue’sCruise Chili/Pasta Cook-off. Join us for our 7thAnnual Peggy Sue’s All- American Cruise CarShow and Chili Cook-off. Charity is Safe SchoolAmbassador. Cars, BBQ. Wine and Beer tasting,Live Entertainment, Chili and Pasta. Registrationis $18 for CASI Sanctioned cook off. Located atGalvin Community Park, 3330 Yulupa Ave.Santa Rosa, CA. Event time is 5:00 p.m.- 8:00p.m. Contact Alex Tanalski 707~763 [email protected] . Peggy Williams 707-575-3267 email [email protected]. Turn in time6 PM. Make checks payable to Peggy Sue’s All-American Cruise.

Jun 13, 2009-001 - Brownfield TX CASI. Knightsof Columbus Council 12292 8th Annual GreatAmerican Cookoff Brownfield Terry County/Coleman Park. Chili entry fee $20.00 Chili Turn-in time 2:00 PM Charity TBA. Annual Brisket,Spare Ribs, Chicken, and Pinto Bean Cook-off.Contact, Jesse Alejandro c-432-631-1249, h-806- 637-2180, Jimmy Garza c- 806-891- 0181.CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 13, 2009-002 - Poolville TX CASI. 4thAnnual Armadillo Resort CCO Clothing optionalnaturist resort, located 20 minutes north of


St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lamar, MO, before and after the recent fire.The church was 105 years old and burned by a 19 year old, to cover up a robbery.

Weatherford TX. Benefits the Poolville VFD.CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 noonturn-in. Chili $18 2 PM turn-in. Make checkspayable to Armadillo Resort. Armadillo Resorthas full RV hookups for a very reasonable cost.Some trailers are available for rent. For details anddirections, go to web sitewww.armadilloresort.com or contact Ron Barnesat 682-503- 4542, [email protected].

Jun 13, 2009-003 - Garland TX CASI. 6thAnnual Colder than Hella CCO. Two day cookoffheld at Hella Temple. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1PM. Jackpot beans 50/50 entry fee $5, turn-inNoon. Benefits Shriner charities. Full RV hookups(12) are first come first serve at $12 per day.Depending on weather, you can cook inside oroutside. Additional prize for first place winner.Make checks payable to Directors Staff and mailto Dave Hewlett, 802 Horizon Dr, Murphy, Tx75094 if you want to reg ahead or reserve RVspot. For directions or info email request [email protected] 214-695-3806. HellaTemple Garland Hella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd,Garland Texas 75043 phone 972- 240-6624 RonAnderson. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 13, 2009-004 - Show Low AZ CASI. 2ndAnnual Summit Healthcare Volunteer CCO.People’s Choice included. To be held at ShowLow Elks Lodge #2090, dry camping, motelsnearby. Entry Fee $18.00. CASI turn-in at 2:00.For more information contact: Dick Seehusen,928-339-1840 or [email protected].

Jun 13, 2009-005 - Jonestown TX CASI. 29thAnnual SOT Pod CCO. Held in Jones BrothersPark, off Hwy 1431. Details to follow.

Jun 13, 2009-006 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.2nd Annual VFW Post #2559 CCO. Address :100 E Hwy 276 West Tawakoni, TX. Chili GrindOnly Charity-VFW Post #2559. Turn-in TimesBeans-$5.00, 50/50 @ 12:00 Noon. Local Chili($15.00) CASI Chili—1:00 PM $20.00. Checkspayable to the VFW Post #2559. Contact inform.J C Jones (903-356-3145) or Larry W (903- 450-5541) RSVP for dry RV parking @ WestTawakoni CC’s building, next door-(903-450-5541) Also 50/50 and raffle table, the drawingwill be right after, Chili winners annoucements,Cooks should show up early to order freebreakfast.

Jun 13, 2009-007 - Shreveport LA CASI. Rollingon the Red Chili Cookoff LA-CASI LouisiannePod “Rolling on the Red Chili” cookoff held on

the shaded picnic grounds of Holiday Inn FinancialPlaza, 5555 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA71129. 1:00pm turn-in. Benefits the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission. RV’s welcome - nohookups. Special room rates available at theHoliday Inn - contact Nancy Johnston at 318-688- 1877 directly. First 25 registered cooks willreceive goody bags. Show team competition also.Make checks payable to LA-CASI. ContactSteve Doss at 318-422-9860 or [email protected].

Jun 13, 2009-008 - Spencer NC CASI. RaildaysChili Cookoff. Held at 411 South Salisbury AveTransportation Museum. More info available atWWW.NCCHILI.COM Additional contactVicky Peacock 704-636-2889 EXT 232. Entryfee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable toPiedmont Pepper Pod. Mike Williams 336-284-4567 or 336- 287-0189 cell.

Jun 13, 2009-009 - Parkers Crossroads TNCASI. Battleground Chili Cookoff. Exit 108 onI-40, Hwy 22 N to City Park on right. BenefitsParker Crossroad Battlefield Assoc. Entry fee$25 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to HOTPod. Contact Preston Shaw 731- 847-7208. SeeHOT Pod cookoff next day.

Jun 13, 2009-010 - Denton TX CASI. 3rd AnnualSummer Showdown CCO. Held at North TexasState Fair Grounds, 2721 N Caroll Blvd. EntryFee $20.00, turn in 3 pm Announcements 5:30pm. Entry fee includes 2 tickets to SummerShowdown Concert. Headliners include NoJustice and Bart Crow. Reserved RV parkingwith full hook-up’s available at $20.00 a night.Call Nancy Kimmey 940-387- 2632 to reserveyour spot. For Information on chili- Call Vicki-940-391-6998, Delora 940- 230-3238,d e l o r a g o i n @ h o t m a i l . c o [email protected] Chili GrindOnly.

Jun 14, 2009-001 - Garland, TX TX CASI. 6thAnnual Colder than Hella Cookoff Day 2. Heldat Hella Temple, 2121 Howlett Rd. Entry fee$20, turn-in Noon. Full RV hookups (12) firstcome first served. Depending on the weather youcan cook inside or outside. Additional prize forfirst place winner. Make checks payable toDirectors Staff and mail to Dave Hewlett, 802Horizon Dr. Murphy, TX 75094 if you want toreg early or reserve a RV spot For info ordirections email request [email protected] phone 214-695- 3806.See cookoff previous day. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 14, 2009-002 - Jonestown TX CASI. DayAfter SOT Pod CCO. Held in Jones BrothersPark, off Hwy 1431. Details to follow.

Jun 14, 2009-003 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.VFW Post Ladies Aux Flag Day CCO. Held at100 E Hwy 276 West in West Tawakoni. Entryfee $20 turn in Noon. Make checks payable toVFW Post #2559. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Contact J C Jones 903-356-3145 or LarryWampler 903-450-5541 RSVP for dry RVparking at West Tawakoni CC’s building ext door903-450-5541.

Jun 14, 2009-004 - Cheyenne WY CASI.Cheyenne Chili Sunday Cookoff. Details tofollow. Contact Sharon Roberts 307-638-3311ext 4608, Historic Plains Hotel.

Jun 14, 2009-005 - Parkers Crossroads TNCASI. HOT Pod Annual Cookoff. Exit 108 on I-40, Hwy 22 N to City Park on right. BenefitsHeart of Tennessee Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-inNoon. Make checks payable to HOT Pod. ContactPreston Shaw 731-847-7208.

Jun 19, 2009-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI. MissLaura’s Friday Night Social Benefits BELCHPod, at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus AcresRoad Ground Meat Only, entry fee $20, turn in7 PM; Jackpot beans, $5, turn in 6 PM. LimitedRV parking, no hookups. Contact Rheaba Goebel,479-461-1807 goebel.rheaba @gmail.com or PattiWatkins, 479- 459-6765, [email protected]. Makechecks payable to Fort Smith Boy’s Shelter, P.O.Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Jun 20, 2009-001 - Fort Worth TX CASI. 33rdAnnual Cowtown CCO. Benefits DFW Centerfor Autism Grapevine TX, At Cabela’s , Exit 65

on I-35W north of NE loop 820 and south ofTexas Motor Speedway. Cabela’s will again haveFather’s Day/Kids Day games, activities,displays, discount coupons and lots more to doand see this year. Cowtown will have raffles forlots of great items. Friday arrivals welcomed.Plenty of RV parking NO HOOK UPS. Cooksparty Friday night with entertainment.. Grindonly. Trophies for top 10 chilis, top 10 juniors,and top 3 show. 1st place CASI chili wins airfarehotel to cook at the St. Thomas Virgin IslandCCO in August. (3nd Annual North Texas JuniorChili Championship) 1st place juniors winsexpense paid /guided deer hunt through TexasYouth Hunters program. 2nd through 10 othergreat prizes. Adult entry $20, turn in 1pm,juniors entry (ages 8-17) $8, turn in 12 noon.CASI RULES as well. Bring throw-down chili fortasting cups. Goody bags to first 100 adult cooksregistered. Early registration to David Sexton,4409 Colgate Ave. Dallas Tx 75225. Must bereceived by May 31st. More info Contact Davidat [email protected] See June 21st for dayafter cook off.

Jun 20, 2009-002 - Bastrop TX CASI. RiverRunner 8th Annual Chili Cook Off held at


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Chili ChampionshipAmerican Legion, 3003 Loop 150 East, SaturdayCook Off $20.00 turn in 2:00. Sunday Cook Off$18.00, turn in 1:00. Located across the streetfrom the Golf Course. Cooks feed Saturday.Indoor building for judging and bathrooms. Lotspatio room for day trippers to cook and mingle.Make checks payable to ALA 533. CHILI GRINDONLY BOTH DAYS. Further Info Crystal at512-844- 6668. Don’t promise you will win butwe promise a good time.

Jun 20, 2009-003 - Lone Oak TX CASI. BullCreek Cookoff. Held in town square. Beans $5,turn-in Noon. Chili entry $20 turn-in 1 PM.Benefits LoneOak VFD Contact Dorothy Miller903-662- 5584, 903-662-5169.

Jun 20, 2009-004 - Horizon City TX CASI.Horizon City Cookoff. Held at Horizon Bar andGrill (formerly Your Bar and Grill) 14010 HorizonBlvd. From El Paso, I-10 East to Horizon Exit,left at the light onto Horizon Blvd. Proceed 2 1/2 miles to shopping area on right, which is oneblock past traffic light at Darrington. CASISanctioned. Charity to be determined. Cook’smeeting 12:00 PM, turn in 4:00 PM. Entry fee$18.00 Checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Info.Carol Straughan 915-852- 3599, [email protected]

Jun 20, 2009-005 - Chugwater WY CASI. 24thAnnual Chugwater Championship. AutomaticQualifier for TICC. Held in Town Park, corner of2nd and Clay. Benefits Chugwater Fire Dept,Ambulance Dept, Historical Group, Economic

Development Group Org, Community Center.Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payableto Chugwater Chili CCO. New events, familyfun, great entertainment, free cooks dinnerFriday night, free Sunday breakfast. ContactAnja Bendel P.O. Box 243 Chugwater Wy 82210307-422-3493, 307-422-3345.

Jun 20, 2009-006 - Alsip IL CASI. Chillin’ Outat Fun Fest CCO. CASI Chili, Salsa and Show.Held in conjunction with the park district’s FunFest at the Alsip Aquatic Park at 11930 SKostner. Benefits American Cancer Society Entryfee $18. Salsa turn-in at 1PM, CASI chili turn-inat 2:30 PM. Make checks payable to Alsip ParkDistrict. Contact Leslie Guerrera 708-389-1003

Ext 315, [email protected] 708-653-3655

Jun 20, 2009-007 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 27thAnnual Hanging Judge Isaac C. Parker MemorialCookoff / Mid- South Regional Open & ArkansasState Open BBQ Championship, at ColumbusAcres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road. Automaticqualifier. Meat - open. Benefits Fort SmithBoy’s Shelter, Fee $20, turn in Noon. BBQ -open meat turn in starts at 12:30 p.m. and is 30minute intervals. Order of turn in, open, ribs,port, beef. Fee $20 per category. Limited RVparking, no hookups. Contact Rheaba Goebel,479-461-1807, [email protected] or PattiWatkins, 479-459-6765, ratt13@cox .net. Make

checks payable to Fort Smith Boy’s Shelter c/oBELCH Pod, P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR72903.

Jun 20, 2009-008 - Lizton IN CASI. LiztonSummer Solstice CCO Sponsored by LiztonLions Club Park, S Cherry St & US 135/W MainRegistration from 8-9am. Cook’s meeting at 9am.CASI Turn-in at 12:30 PM. Categories are CASI,Anything Goes and Salsa. CASI $20, all othercategories $10 or 1/2 price w/CASI entry. Forinformation or to register [email protected] or call Jim Cherco at 317-506-5229. Make checks payable to Lizton LionsClub.

Page 26 Terlingua Trails April 2009Jun 21, 2009-001 - Fort Worth TX CASI. DayAfter Cowtown at Cabela’s. CHILI GRINDONLY. Entry fee $20, turn in 12 noon. No Beans.Benefits Cowtown charities. Info contact DavidSexton at [email protected]. See cookoffprevious day.

Jun 21, 2009-002 - Bastrop TX CASI. 8THAnnual River Runners Sunday Cook Off. ChiliGrind Only. Entry fee 18.00, turn in 1:00. Seedetails on previous Saturday cook off. Come andget your points and hugs. Info, call Crystal Dearat 512-844-6668 cell or 512-253-6335 home.Hope to see you there.

Jun 27, 2009-001 - Grand Lake CO CASI. 26thAnnual State of Colorado Chili Championship.Automatic qualifier for TICC. Cook in a park -on grass - in Town Park. Benefits various GrandLake Charities. $25 for Red or Green,cookingboth red and green is $40, which is $25 for eitherred or green and $15 for the second category.Cook at 9,000 feet in a scenic location. All cookswho register and pay by June 5, 2009 will receivea special momento. Checks payable to theColorado Chili Pod & can be sent to 1670Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado 80202.For info, please contact John Montgomery at303-831-5061.

Jun 27, 2009-002 - Garland TX CASI. GarlandElks Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross streetis Centerville and Duck Creedk. 972-278-5300.Jr. Division Chili $5 with turn-in at Noon. PintoBeans Competition $5, Noon turn-in with thefollowing conditions; Dry Pinto Beans cookedfrom scratch on site (presoaking ok), one cup perpot of beans turned. 100% payback to 1st, 2nd& 3rd place. CASI Chili entry $20 with 1 PM turnin. We will award painted stoves for 1st, 2nd, 3rdCASI chili, 1st Show, and 1st Junior. Lots ofmotorhome/trailer parking with hook ups (water& electric) 1st come 1st served. $10 fee forCampers. Silent Auction and Raffles. Make checkpayable to Garland Elks Lodge, for their charities.Contact Dave Hewlett, [email protected] Benefits Garland Elksmany charities. Make checks payable to GarlandElks Lodge #1984.

Jun 27, 2009-003 - Severna Park MD CASI.Mason Dixon Pod CCO Cancelled.

Jun 27, 2009-004 - Mitchell NE CASI. 3rdAnnual Mitchell Concert in the the Park ChiliCook Off. Held in the Mitchell City Park, locatednorth 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. Live music all day, craft fair,food venders, activities for kids, ice cream social,and fireworks display at dusk. Proceeds benefitthe Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce. Makechecks payable to Pepe’s Pod c/o Kyle Haberman1624 4th Ave, Scottsbluff NE 69361. For moreinformation contact Kyle Haberman Home: 308-635-7852, 308-672-3502, [email protected],Carol Bernard 308-631-1908,[email protected]

Jun 27, 2009-005 - Jacksonville TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Duck Race Chili CCO. Benefits CrisisCenter of Anderson Cherokee Counties, 700 ECherokee. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILIGRIND ONLY. Contact Linda Clark [email protected]. Phone 903-586-9118. Throw down chili needed for public tasting.See cookoff next day.

Jun 27, 2009-006 - Ottumwa IA CASI. TheOttumwa Pro-Balloon CCO. Held at OttumwaPark campground. Benefits Hospice WapelloCounty. Turn in 12:00 noon. Entry fee $20.00.Junior cookoff (under 18) $5 Turn in 12:30.Cooks pary to follow cookoff at Johnsons camper.Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson Phone 641-684- 4525 or Cell 641-455-9210.

Jun 28, 2009-001 - Garland TX CASI. DAMPOD Annual chili cook off See cook off daybefore - then come and stay for both. Chili onlytoday with noon turn in! CHILI GRIND ONLY.Come or stay and support the DAM POD. Comeand see us and get those points. Entry fee $20Held at Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck CreekDrive 972-578-9232 [email protected]

Jun 28, 2009-002 - Jacksonville TX CASI.Sunday Jacksonville CCO. See cookoff previousday. Benefits St Jude’s. Entry fee $20 turn-inNoon. Linda Clark [email protected]. CHILI GRINDONLY.

Jul 4, 2009-001 - Marathon TX CASI. 5thAnnual Cowboy Chili Cookoff. Held at MarathonCommunity Center - Downtown Marathon TX1 block north of Hwy 90 on D Street. Charity:Marathon VFD. Turn-in time: 2:00 PM. EntryFee: $20.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. ContactDaniel Eaton PO Box 365, Marathon TX 79842-0365. Cell Ph: 432-386- 4400. Email:[email protected] As in the past, the #1 Chilitrophy will be a bronze Cowboy Hat by LloydGoldwire. Judging indoors in the MarathonCommunity Center. Plenty of parking aroundMarathon Community Center. You may set upon Friday afternoon /evening at the MarathonCommunity Center - No hook-ups. Lots of spaceavailable. Also RV park in town and MarathonMotel and Gage Hotel are excellent places tostay. There are a number of Bed & Breakfast’salso available. A public dance will be held at thePost Park in Marathon on Saturday night afterthe cookoff. For information about services andamenities available in Marathon check the websiteat www.marathontexas.net. There will also be acookoff on Sunday-see listings for July 5, 2009.

Jul 4, 2009-002 - Statesville NC CASI. PiedmontPepper Pod Chili Cook Off Cancelled.

Jul 5, 2009-001 - Georgetown TX CASI. 3rdAnnual H-E-B Georgetown Cook off! Held intheir parking lot! Off S-IH 35 and West UniversityAve, H-E-B is right on IH-35, it is easy to find..This is a 1 day only cook off! NO RVS! SORRY!But PLENTY of room for canopy! Entry fee$18.00 Turn in time 1 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY! Folks..THIS H-E-B ALONE has done ALOT for CASI so lets give them a little back andgive them a good turn out! For more info ordirections contact Donna Conrad @[email protected] or 254-486- 9206. Makechecks payable to Donna Conrad/H-E-B. CharityTBD.

Jul 5, 2009-002 - Marathon TX CASI. 5thAnnual Mustang Chili Cookoff. Held at MarathonCommunity Center downtown Marathon oneblock North of Hwy 90 on D Street. Entry fee$20, turn-in 12:00 Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY.Charity is “The Friends of the Marathon PublicLibrary”. As in the past, the #1 Chili trophy willbe a bronze Running Mustang by Lloyd Goldwire.Judging indoors in the Marathon CommunityCenter. Plenty of parking around MarathonCommunity Center. You may set up on Fridayafternoon/evening at the Marathon CommunityCenter - No hook-ups. Lots of space available.Also RV park in town and Marathon Motel andGage Hotel are excellent places to stay. There area number of Bed & Breakfast’s also available. Apublic dance will be held at the Post Park inMarathon on Saturday night before this cookoff.For information about services and amenitiesavailable in Marathon check the website atwww.marathontexas.net. Contact Daniel Eaton-Cell 432-386-4400 or by [email protected]. There will also be a cookoffon Saturday-see listings for July 4, 2009.

Jul 11, 2009-001 - McDade TX CASI. 8thAnnual Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at StarRanch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east ofAustin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside thewhite church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracksand turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 milesturn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch.Entry fee $18. Turn in 3:00PM. Charity AmericanHeart Association. Cooks meal Friday night @7:30. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI cookoff nextday same location. RV hookups & rental cabinsavailable. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball &Petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub &rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowedin designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturistclub, (clothing optional for chili cooks). Forhookups & reservation contact Debra toll free866-705- 5978 or [email protected]. Cookoffinfo contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.

Jul 11, 2009-002 - Gering NE CASI. 23rd AnnualNebraska State Open Championship. Held inOregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee $20 forCASI red. Entry fee $7.50 for dry beans, beef andgreen. Turn-in 2:15 PM red, 2:30 PM dry beans,2:45 PM green, 3:00 PM beef. Public tasting at3 PM. Friday night cooks party at The OregonTrail Building 1125 J st in Gering starts at 6 PM.Parade, Carnival and Concert. Make checkspayable to Pepe’s Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 16244th Ave Scottsbluff NE 69361. Information


Page 28 Terlingua Trails April 2009Contact: Kyle Haberman Home:308-635-7852Cell: 308-672-3502, e-mail; [email protected],Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293 [email protected]

Jul 11, 2009-003 - Schertz TX CASI. SummerHeat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road 78, SchertzVFW Post 8315. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.Benefits Voice of Democracy Scholarships. Makecheck payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. ContactC W Reese 210-658- 6765. See cookoff next day.

Jul 11, 2009-004 - Odessa TX CASI. AmericanLegion Post 430 Cookoff. For Boys State, at 8thand Pueblo Entry fee $20.00. Turn-in 2 PM. Forinfo call Keith Coffman 432- 376-9093.

Jul 11, 2009-005 - Bloomfield IA CASI. 5thAnnual Chili Cookoff located in Davis CountyFair Grounds. Benefits Davis county 4H. Turnin 12:00 noon, Entry Fee $20.00. Salsa contest$5:00 Turn in 11:00 AM. Contact Virgil orRoylene Johnson Phone 641-684- 4525 0r Cell641-455-9210.

Jul 11, 2009-006 - Oklahoma City OK CASI.Oklahoma State Cookoff. Location to bedeterminded. Turn- in 2 PM entry $25.00. Chiligrind only Jr. Division Entry $10.00 Turn in -1:00pm same charity Contact Donell Dickerson405-227- 8689. Joe Spears 405-650-3354 [email protected]. RV parking no hookups.Friday night cooks party. Donell’s 50th BirthdayFriday night, come party with us. AutomaticQualifier for TICC

Jul 11, 2009-007 - West Tawakoni TX CASI.Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvetsparking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 firstplace only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to WestTawakoni Amvets.

Jul 11, 2009-008 - Conway AR CASI. CAP-CASI Pod Cookoff and Elections Held at EaglesPark on Lake Conway Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00pm. Make checks payable to CAP-CASI. Podelection after cookoff results. Camping availableand motorhome hookups and dump. Onsiteshowers. Contact Richard Jones 8325 BarrettRd. Roland,AR. 72135 or call 501-868-8206.Call for directions. richardjones55@aol .com.

Jul 12, 2009-001 - McDade TX CASI. Next DayStar Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch 166Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin onHwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white churchonto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn leftonto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left ontoEely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee$18., turn in 12 noon. Benefits Rose CancerFoundation. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cookoffprevious day, same location. RV hookup & rentalcabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball,Petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub &rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowedin designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturistclub. (Clothes optional for chili cooks). Forhookups & reservations contact Debra toll free866-705-5978 or [email protected]. Cookoffinfo contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.

Jul 12, 2009-002 - Schertz TX CASI. SundaySummer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road78, Schertz VFW Post 8315. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Benefits Youth Activities. Contact C WReese 210-658-6765.

Jul 12, 2009-003 - Oklahoma City OK CASI.Oklahoma Womens State CCO. Location to bedetermined. Benefits C.A.R.E. Turn in 1 PM.Entry fee $25.00, Chili Grind Only. ContactDonell Dickerson 405-227-8689. Joe Spears 405-650- 3354 e-mail [email protected] See CCOday before. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.

Jul 12, 2009-004 - Oklahoma City OK CASI.Oklahoma Men’s State CCO. Location to bedetermined. Turn in 1:00 pm entry fee $25, Chili

Grind Only. Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689 Joe Spears 405-650-3354, [email protected] See CCO day before. Benefits CityRescue Mission. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.

Jul 18, 2009-001 - In The Pines AZ CASI. FourCorners Regional Open Championship 11th ChiliCookoff in the Pines. Exact location to bedetermined. Benefits White Mt Entry fee $25turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to CASA.Contact Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888 cell 480-299-6738, [email protected]. An Automaticqualifier for TICC.

Jul 18, 2009-002 - Lingleville TX CASI. Lilly GRiding Club BBQ Bonanza & Chili Challenge.Held at the Lilly G Arena. Entry fee $20 turn- in2 PM. 100% payback on BBQ, $65 entry fee forall categories. Sponsored by Lone Star BBQSociety. Benefits Western Wishes. Contact RickTaylor 254- 445-4851.

Jul 18, 2009-003 - Lamar MO CASI. MissosuriState Chili Cookoff. exact location later. BenefitsMary’s Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in time12 PM High Noon. Entry Fee $20.00. Checkpayable Missouri State Chili Cookoff. ContactAddress, Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave, Lamar, Mo 64759 417 682 5432. [email protected] cubed or chili grind.

Jul 25, 2009-001 - Tahoka TX CASI. 6th NoAdult Supervision Chili and BBQ Cookoff. LSBSSanctioned BBQ to include Beans, Chicken,Ribs, and Brisket. For more information see thewebsite at www.noadultsupervision.com, contactKelly Draper at 806-781- 8520,kelly@noadultsupervision. com. or Kim Draperat 806-778- 0852, [email protected] fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRINDONLY. Charity TBD. Held at End of the TrailsRV Park South 6th and West Access Road.

Jul 25, 2009-002 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. AnnualCloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski CloudcroftLodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee

$20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NewMexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Email [email protected]. Drycamping is available and plentiful. Ample lodgingis available in the town of Cloudcroft. Tablemonitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella andrain gear as it normally rains during this weekend

Jul 25, 2009-003 - Batavia IL CASI. TheSeventeenth Illinois State Open ChampionshipChili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and PegBond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street.Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checkspayable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entryfee CASI $25, turn-in 1 PM. Green Chili $10,turn-in 2 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, [email protected]

Jul 25, 2009-004 - Amarillo TX CASI. 3rdAnnual Evyn Vaughn Memorial Theres No ExcuseFor Child Abuse Cookoff. Held at Hwy 287North, Exit FM 1719 on access/frontage Road,Western Cowpunchers. Entry fee Chili $25 turn-in 2 PM. IBCA BBQ, enter all BBQ & Beans for$80. Breakfast entry $20 turn-in 9 AM. Brisketentry $20 turn-in 5 PM. Pork Spare Ribs entry$20 turn-in 3:30 PM, 1/2 Chicken entry $20 turn-in 1 PM, Beans entry $20 turn-in 10 AM. Anyother BBQ/Open entry $20 turn-in Noon.Margarita Mix-off entry $10 on Friday turn-in at9 PM. Best Burger entry $20 turn-in 11 AM. HotSauce entry $20 turn-in Friday 7 PM. ContactCarmen Nichols 806-851-3244, 806-231- [email protected] Register by 7/4/09 andreceive one of 25 goody bags. Cooks party Fridaynight 8 to 11 PM.

Jul 25, 2009-005 - Austin TX CASI. Lone StarWeekend Held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RVResort. Entry fee $93. Turn-in 1 PM. BenefitsCarefree RV Resort Charities. Limited to 75cooks. Contact Yolie Rodd 512-444-6322.

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NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available.Plentiful lodging is available in the town ofCloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear asit normally rains on this weekend. Table monitorswill be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at theSki Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft.Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Make checkspayable to New Mexico Chili Society. ContactTom Chaney 915-449-4064.

Jul 26, 2009-002 - Batavia IL CASI. 18thWindmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at BataviaRiverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenueand Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faithFood Pantry. Make checks payable to WindmillCity Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon.Info Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave.Batavia IL 60510. Email [email protected]

Aug 1, 2009-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. 10Annual Aces Pod Cookoff. At Bexar BowlingClub, East of San Antonio, off IH-10, exit TrainerHale Rd. Drive 1.5 miles and take left on BexarBowling Lane. Cook off is on left. Friday nightCooks Party- Shrimp Boil. Saturday night potluck. pod will furnish meat. Entry fee $20, CASIturn-in 2 pm, entry both days $35. CHILI GRINDONLY. Fire department and local entry fee $15,turn-in 1 pm. Jack pot beans $10 entry fee,12 pmturn-in, dry beans only, 60/40 split. First JalapenoCook Off, Open rules $5 entry fee, turn-in 12 pm,100% payback.. Dry camping, no hookups.Saturday benefits St Hedwig VFD. Greatraffle prizes. This being our 10th anniversary we

will have surprises for the cooks and locals. Comejoin ACES POD to cook our way to the biggestyear in ten years. Have a safe trip and we will seeya there. Information call Clyde Rogers at (210)415-6855, e-mail chilitime @sbcglobal.net,Happy Hinman 210 364-8577,[email protected]

Aug 1, 2009-002 - Perrin TX CASI. 3rd AnnualBSOT Pod Cookoff Held at Mitchell Resort andRV Park 2730 FM 2210 East, Perrin, Texas 940-798-4615 [email protected] / TurnIn 2:00pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry Fee$20. All checks payable to “Blue Bonnet TeddyBear Patrol”. Novice Cook-off held simultaneouswith CASI cookoff. Friday night cooks dinner,Saturday Cooks breakfast. Reduced RV sites andcottage fees for CASI cooks. JackPot Beans,Auctions, Games, Golf Tournament all to benefitpurchase of Teddy Bears for First Respondervehicles. Contract Doris Reed 940- 798-4615 /Bruce Stewart 817-282- 6678 / Kevin Wooster940-733-9221

Aug 2, 2009-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. AcesPod Day After 10th Annual CCO. At BexarBowling Club, exit IH-10 at Trainer Hale Rd.,take right 1.5 miles to Bexar Bowling Lane, turnleft, cookoff is on the left. Entry fee $20, turn-in1pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Information contactClyde Rogers [email protected], Happy Hinman (210)364-8577, happypeppr @aol.com.

Aug 15, 2009-001 - Middlefield MA CASI.Massachusetts State Championship First EVERMassachusetts State Championship to be held inconjunction with the Middlefield Fair at theHighland Ag Society’s grounds,7 Bell Road.Come join us at a beautiful country setting for adown home country fair! Activities to include piebaking contests, skillet pitching contest for thewomen and chainsaw tossing contest for the men,Country Western bands to entertain all day long,tractor and OX pull, Clydesdales will be on handtoo! Cows, horses, and all sorts of farm animalsfor the kids and much much more... CASI Redturn-in 2 PM, fee $20. CASI Juniors turn-in 3PM, fee $5 Camping and hotel info to follow orcheck www.chili-mac.com for updates. For youchili cooks looking to add another “title” to yourrepertoire this is the one you have been waitingfor! Contact Jen [email protected] 443-878-7999. BenefitsHighland Agricultural Society. Make checkspayable to Middlefield Fair. This is an automaticqualifier for TICC

Aug 15, 2009-002 - Indianapolis IN CASI. ChadJester Memorial CCO Held in Bel-Aire Park,2915 South Tibbs Ave. Indianopolis I-465 toKentucky Ave, on the southwest side ofIndianapolis. Go North on Kentucky Ave, turnright on Tibbs. Registration 8:00 AM, Cooksmeeting at 9:00 AM. 1:00 PM turn in withawards at 3:30PM. Entry fee is $20.00 makechecks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Othercategories include: Anything Goes $15, Fire/

Police $15, Jr’s Division $5, Salsa $5(AG or Fire/Police $10 w/CASI entry). Make checks payableto the Indiana Pepper Pod. Music Fest andClassic Car Show on site during the cook-off. Formore information contact Darin or Tonya Jesterat 317-856-3231 [email protected]. Proceeds fromthis event to benefit Pod Charities.

Aug 15, 2009-003 - Wills Point TX CASI. 2ndAnnual Pondarosa CCO. Held at PondarosaResort, 32891 Hwy 64. From Dallas take I-20East to exit 523 & turn left on Hwy 64. Go 2.7miles and watch for high fence on left, turn leftinto drive. Please check in at office. Day feeswaived for cooks and one guest. This is a clothingoptional naturist resort Limited RV hookups &rental units available. Call for reservations. Entryfee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Charity TBD. Makechecks payable to Pondarosa Resort with notationCCO in the memo. Resort contact informationPondarosa Resort, 32891 Hwy 64, Wills PointTX 75169 903-865-1104, 903-450-5541 Larry.RSVP for RV hookups and rental reserations.Must cook beef.

Aug 15, 2009-004 - Alpine AZ CASI. 14thAnnual Alpine POD Chili CCO. Held at theAlpine Rodeo Grounds Dry camping. Entry fee$18.00. Other events: BBQ, Spam and People’sChoice. For more information contact: DickSeehusen, 928-339-1840 [email protected].


Advertising Rate Schedule-Effective 01/01/2003Full Page 10" X 12 3/4" - $250.001/2 Page 5" X 12 3/4" - $130.001/2 page 10" X 6 1/4" - $130.001/4 Page 5" X 6 1/4" - $90.00

1/8 Page 5" X 3" - $60.00Bottom 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 month6 to 11 month running ad, 20% discount per month

12 months or more, 25% discount per month

Send ads toDoug "Bucky" Seelig

[email protected]& [email protected]

Free Quarter Page Adto CASI Pods, State, Regional and

International OpensAs a CASI Pod you are required to put on a pod cookoff

once a year. To help you advertise your pod cookoff we alloweach pod to place one quarter page ad in the Terlingua Trails,each year, free of charge. This ad should run the month beforeyour cookoff occurs. Should you decide that you need an adlarger than a quarter page we will simply bill you for the differencein price. This ad should not be confused with the articleadvertising your cookoff in the "Cooking with CASI Calendar"section in the Terlingua Trails. That article will start to run as soonas you request your cookoff packet and will run until yourcookoff occurs.

Send ads to Doug "Bucky" Seelig [email protected] & [email protected]

Non BoardContributing Members

Ralph Hay - Old 320 Alcalde2505 Easy StreetPasadena, Texas 77502-3234Home: (713)475-1660E-mail: [email protected]

Jim Stateczny - Computer and Financial ServicesGreen Cedar RoadBoerne, Texas 78006-7929Work: (830)537-4381E-mail: [email protected]

Barbara HerrinCASI Scholarship Program Administrator7291 FM 380Paint Rock, TX 76866Home: (325) 732-4292E-mail: [email protected] Our Troops


Upcoming Cookoff Information Sheet

FILL OUT AND MAIL TO: CASI Upcomings - PO Box 39 - Terlingua, Texas 79852-0039Please list the following Upcoming Cookoff in the Terlingua Trails. Phone 432-371-2899or Fax 1-888-227-4468

Date and City: ________________________________________________________________

Cookoff Name:________________________________________________________________

Street Address/Location:_________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

CASI Sanctioned: _______ Charity: _______________________________________________

Turn-in Time: ___________________ Entry Fee:_____________________________________

Checks Payable to: _____________________________________________________________

Information Contact: ____________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

Preregistration Deadline (If Applicable): __________________ Special Meat: _______________

Mail Judging Packet 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: ______

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 78013-0841Individual Membership: North American Annual Dues are $15.00

(US, US Protectorates, Canada and Mexico), International Annual Dues are $30.00Lifetime Dues are $225.00 (Not available to our International Members)

Corporate Annual Dues are $100.00 US.Please Print Clearly

Name: ______________________________________________ Your CASI No.____________ (For Corporate Memberships - Owner Name) (Renewals Only)

Corporate/Business Name: ________________________________________________________ (Corporate Membership Only - List as you wish on your Plaque)

Chili Team Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ___________________

Street Address or PO Box: __________________________ Telephone No:)(____)____________

City, State, Zip+4: ______________________________ E-Mail: __________________________

2008/2009 CASI Board of DirectorsRenee Moore - President/ Articles EditorPO Box 5834Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547-5834Home: (251)949-7000Work: (251)968-1125Cell: (251) 228-0807E-mail: [email protected]

Bill Pierson - Vice President/TallymasterP.O. Box 727Bativia, Illinois 60510-0727Home: (630) 879-7934E-mail: [email protected]

Janice Miller - Executive Director3014 Oak Mountain TrailSan Angelo, Texas 76904Home:(325) 947-8753E-mail: [email protected]

Tim Collier - Ranch Manager, Rancho CASI de los Chisos1528 CR 132Snyder, TX 79549Home: (325) 573-7014Cell: (325) 575-8282F: (325) 574-6868E-mail: [email protected]

Bo Prewitt9 Nicole CourtNorth Little Rock, AR 72118Home: (501) 771-1704E:mail: [email protected]

Ken Rodd - Chilicity/Public RelationsP.O. Box 2037Manchaca, TX 78652Cell: (210) 887-8827E-mail: [email protected]

Dorathy Williams - UpcomingsPO Box 39Terlingua, TX 79852-0039Upcomings: Phone or Fax 1-888-CASI-HOTHome: (432) 371-2595E-mail: [email protected]

Doug (Bucky) Seelig-Terlingua TrailsP.O. Box 859Fredericksburg, Texas 78624Cell (512) 965-4564E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] 1-888-227-4468

Ed Blair - TreasurerP.O. Box 307Bellaire, TX 77402-0307Home: (713) 686-4520Cell: (832)-567-5558E-mail: [email protected]

Roger Foltz, Secretary3043 Harlan DriveMesquite, Texas 75150Cell: (214) 914-3733E-mail: [email protected]

John Goforth -MembershipP.O. Box 841Comfort, TX 78013-0841Cell: (830) 832-5070E-mail: [email protected]

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