NEWS
Please keep Larry Kinnison and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Doc is in Houston with his mother who suffered a stroke yesterday.
RESULTS & UPCOMINGS
Just a reminder that the due-date to order your COWTOWN CASI (30th Annual) shirt is just around the corner. I'm going to extend the due-date to the 17th. I will turn the orders in on the 18th. Those prices again are: Sm. ~~ XL is $15.00, 2-XL is $17.00, and 3-XL is$18.00. If you should want your name, a title or Chili name, then PLEASE add $2.50 to the shirt price.
Make checks payable to: COWTOWN CASI, and mail to me: Suzie Manske, 5422 Crested Butte Cir., Arlington, Tx 76017. To place an order, call 817-561-1179, or e-mail me @ suzie.b.o.b@sbcglobal.net (Suzie Manske)
POTPOURRI
Weekend Happy Birthdays to Gail Aldridge (today), Pam Diffin (Saturday), and Dodie Simpson (Sunday). Best wishes to Ira and Irene Duffield who celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary on Sunday.
“There art two cardinal sins from which all others spring: Impatience and Laziness.” - Franz Kafka
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NEWS
“I am sad to inform you that a long time CASI and ICS chili cook Vic Powell passed away early this morning (10 May) after a long bout with cancer and other ailments. A fighter to the end, he will be sorely missed and loved. Please pray for Angie as she goes through the grieving process and the adjustments to her life in the near future.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Angie Powell, at 4813 Box Canyon Drive, Temple, TX 76502-7314.” (Jim Stoddard)
“The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission “Seller/SERVER Training Certification” course is being offered at the Great Peppers Meeting. This four hour course will be on Thursday, September 7th from noon to 4pm.
The laws and liability concerning alcohol have changed over the past few years and the information this course provides will certainly be beneficial to those who attend. It is not just about “paid employee’s” serving beer and drinks, but also those that are involved in serving at “events”. This includes chili cookoffs as a head judge and those serving the judges the beverages. Those of us that attended this course were very “enlightened” and certainly made us aware of some potential situations that can be avoided.
The course costs $25.00 (payable the day of the class) and is LIMITD in class size. If you want to take this class, let me know as soon as possible at casihotrodd@aol.com or cell phone 210-887-8827.” (Ken Rodd)
RESULTS & UPCOMINGS
“I would personally like to invite everyone to The Southwest Open Regional Cookoff held in Wichita Falls, TX on May 27th, Memorial Day weekend. This year’s cookoff will be held at Shrineland, off Hatton Road. Turn in will be at 2:00 and will be chili grind only.
There has been some confusion for some reason that I would like to clear up. You will be camping (no hookups) and cooking at the same sight.
We will also be hosting the NOB Pod cookoff at the same location on Sunday with an earlier turn in time.” (Carol Gibbs)
POTPOURRI
Happy Birthday to Harry Tomlin and Laurie Meredith and Happy Anniversary to Myrl and Nancy Coultas.
“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” - Pablo Picasso
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NEWS
It’s time for everyone to start thinking about the Great Peppers Meeting. There are some Great Peppers that have been doing some great work and deserve some extra recognition. Please consider nominating them for Great Pepper of the Year. There is no special form for this nomination. Just send me a note making the nomination including the reasons you believe they deserve this award.
RESULTS & UPCOMINGS
“HOWDY TO ALL! The Highland Lakes Pod wants to thank everyone who came and supported the 35th Annual Howdy-Roo. Despite the weather we had another very successful cookoff. Friday started out with the golf tournament with 5 teams participating. Doc Kinnison, Nigel Delgado, Wendell Carnes and Bucky Seelig winning 1st place and the traveling trophy, "Boggy." The cooks party was enjoyed by all with a delicious BBQ dinner and Howdy-Roo birthday cake, followed by dancing to the music of our favorite Nigel and Lynn Delgado. With many activities on Saturday good fun and chili fellowship was had by all. Thank you to all our volunteers that helped us put on this wonderful cookoff and thanks to all that stayed for Sundays Backbone Creek CCO. Congratulations to all our winners!
BBQ 42 Teams
Brisket
1. Scott Paine-Granite Shoals,TX
2. Coy Guenter/Sam Stacks-Marble Falls
3. Harvey Gebhard-Buchanan Dam,TX
4. Richard Lett-Abilene,TX
5. Billy bob Weatherly-Canyon Lake,TX
6. Archie Simon-Marble Falls,TX
7. Sammy Wyatt-Marble Falls,TX
8. Marty Wright-Marble Falls,TX
9. Reba Weatherly-Canyon Lake,TX
10. BJ Herring-Lampasas,TX
Ribs
1. Billy Bob Weatherly-Canyon Lake,TX
2. Sammie Wyatt-Marble Falls,TX
3. Harvey Gebhard-Buchanan Dam,TX
4. Scott Paine-Granite Shoals,TX
5. BJ Herring-Lampasas,TX
6. Craig Modernhaner-Comfort,TX
7. Pat Anderson-Marble Falls,TX
8. Matt Grimm-Marble Falls,TX
9. Donnie Stallones-Dripping Springs,TX
10. Steve Snyder-Kingsland,TX
Chicken
1. Harvey Gebhard-Buchanan Dam,TX
2. Coy/Sam Stacks-Marble Falls,TX
3. Richard Lett-Abilene,TX
4. Donnie Slatter-Comanchie,TX
5. Tom Parrish-San Antonio,TX
6. Wendell Carnes-Marble Falls,TX
7. Matt Grimm-Marble Falls,TX
8. Chuck Siebert-Burnet,TX
9. Kevin Daugherty-Leander,TX
10. BJ Herring-Lampasas,TX
GRAND CHAMPION-Harvey Gebhard
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION-Sam Stacks
50 BEANS
1. Chuck Taylor-Cedar Park,TX
2. Jamie Lawson-Austin,TX
3. Chad Lawson-Austin,TX
20 LOCAL CHILIES
1. Wade Turner-Collier Chili-Marble Falls,TX
2. Randy Savage-Get Down Chili-Marble Falls,TX
3. Nancy Frasier-Moursund Insurance-Marble Falls,TX
CASI CHILI 100/99 turned in
1. Connie Collier-Snyder,TX
2. Jean Barkley-Wiemer,TX
3. Rick Davis-Boerne,TX
4. Chuck Spishock-Clear Lake Shores,TX
5. Fae Pake-Kingsland,TX
6. Susan Dean-Johnson City,TX
7. Carrie Kinnison-Marble Falls,TX
8. Tex Riley-Johnson City, TX
9. Bill Dees-Bulverde,TX
10. Chelita Riley-Johnson City,TX
SHOW
1. Rick McFarland-Fire In The Hole-New Braunfels,TX
2. Chuck Spishock-Assfault Chili-Clear Lake Shore,TX
3. Carol Martin-Chili on the Run-Gonzales,TX”
(Carrie Kinnison)
“First Annual St. Judes Christmas in Corsicana a success!
We would like to thank everyone that joined us for our first annual St.
Judes Christmas in Corsicana on Friday, 4/28/06. We had a nice turnout and it was a good time.
Chili:
1st - Mike McCarter, Corsicana
2nd - Marvin James, Corsicana
3rd - Aaron Montgomery, Corsicana
4th - Rosa Gonzales, Corsicana
5th - Linda Harper, Ennis
6th - Rober Nelson, Crawford
7th - Angie Nelson, Ennis
8th - Jim Triietsch
9th - David Lefler, Bardwell
10th - Larry Haskovec
Show:
1st - Cowkiller chili, David Lefler - Bardwell 2nd - Rock and Roll , Mavis Nelson - Crawford 3rd - Chilisarus, Mick Joplin – Palacios”
(Robbie Swart)
“Looking for some Friday night fun, then come on down to the Cleburne Elks lodge.
Party Friday night. Food and dancing. Stay over in your free RV spot and get easy points at their chili cook off Saturday 13th. One oclock turn in. Chili Grind Only. Budda Manske head judge. West of Cleburne on Hwy 67. After you cross the lake, up on your left about 1 mile. This lodge used to be big supporters of chili and they want to get back in. See you there.” (Bruce Stewart)
POTPOURRI
“Hello, chili friends. I’m off on another adventure: I am participating in a 60-mile, 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk. I’m really doing two of the Walks – one as a walker and one as a worker. Many of you know I have been involved with the Komen Foundation Race for the Cure since the early 1990s; net proceeds of the Breast Cancer 3-Day will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
I have chosen the Michigan Walk for my event, August 11-13, and I have committed to crew for the Dallas event in October. Crewing the event will be rewarding, but I wanted to gain first-hand experience with the event, so I am doing the Walk myself in Detroit. I have paid my registrations for the Michigan and Dallas events, and I will pay my own travel expenses. Your donations go 100% to the Breast Cancer 3-Day.
Since this is a fund-raiser to support breast cancer research, I need your help. I've set my personal goal at $3,000 for Detroit (there is no minimum for Dallas since I’m working) but would love to exceed that goal. If you donate $.50 a mile, that’s a donation of $30. Anything is most appreciated. And, you can donate to either the Detroit or the Dallas Walk.
You can make your donation on line for the Detroit Walk at
http://www.the3day.org/faf/search/searchParticipants.asp?ievent=131556
or you can return your donation to me (75 Golden Poppy Loop, Belton, TX 76513) to forward to the event office (specify Detroit or Dallas if it matters to you). Please do not make checks payable to me personally; rather, make them to “Breast Cancer 3-Day”. Thanks very much to those who have already donated – you’re terrific!
As hard as it is for me to ask for help (especially monetary help) from my friends – and as long and tiring as the training is for this Walk – it’s all much easier than having breast cancer.” (Johnye Harriman)
Happy Birthday to Frank Fox.
“It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.: - Margaret Bonnano
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NEWS
I’d like to thank John Caffey for a very enlightening experience at Howdy Roo. As a belated birthday gift, John acquired some fine wine for me. He thought I should have a Texan’s appreciation for fine wine. We invited a bunch of friends over and had a party with Thunderbird and Boone’s Farm. Ah, the exquisite bouquet……
RESULTS & UPCOMINGS
“Open Season
Five of CASI's eight Regional Open Championships are contested in May and June. It all started last saturday in Dubuque IA with the second Three-I Regional. We had a diverse group with seven states (MI, IN, IL, WI, IA, MO, & TX) represented. The Three-I is a rotating Regional, and is looking to build on the 28 cooks that competed this year. Next year, the Open is scheduled for Indiana.
We have a good foundation and are looking for bigger and better things to come.
CHILI
1. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL (Q)
2. Candice Thomas, Naperville IL (Q)
3. Jennifer Shepherd, Montgomery IL (Q)
4. Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA
5. Eric Shepherd, Montgomery IL
6. Dennis Bertling, Cedar Rapids IA
7. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL
8. Rick Geiger, Chicago IL
9. Bill Thomas, Naperville IL
10. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL
SHOWMANSHIP
1. Gary Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA (Q)
2. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL
3. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO
The Iowa Pod Chili Cookoff was held the next day, also in Dubuque.
CHILI
1. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL (Q)
2. Mike Usiak, Chicago IL
3. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO
4. Eric Shepherd, Montgomery IL
5. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL
6. Patrick Gustafson, Chicago IL
7. Virgil Johnson, Ottumwa IA
8. Gary Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA
9. Roylene Johnson, Ottumwa IA
10. Shari Bertling, Cedar Rapids IA
SHOWMANSHIP
1. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City MO (Q)
2. Mike Usiak, Chicago IL
3. Gary Christensen, Cedar Rapids IA
(Bill Pierson)
POTPOURRI
Happy Birthday to Jennifer Lee.
“Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” - Erica Jong
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Congratulations to the Highland Lakes Pod for another successful Howdy Roo Cookoff. Thanks to the many volunteers who worked so hard to make this happen.
NEWS
“Received a phone call from Fredie Capers to inform me that John (AKA Judge Roy Bean) Collins had recently had prostrate cancer surgery. He is recovering but it would be nice for his long time chili friends to send him a card or note of encouragement. His address is 423 Hialeah Ave., San Antonio, TX 78218-2619” (Debbie Eiland Turner)
“Judy Cassini has had major surgery to repair her back from her auto accident several years ago and pain in her hip. She had a total hip replacement and back surgery on Thursday, May 4th. She woke up talking and her brother Joe Cassini says she hasn't hushed since. According to Joe she is doing well and expects her recovery to go well also. She is at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville in Collierville Tennessee. The phone number is 901-861-9246. She is in room 246. She would love a call from her friends on the chili trail.” (Carol Knight)
RESULTS & UPCOMINGS
“1st Annual Bastrop County Responders cookoff held at the Bastrop American Legion results:
10th Bob Steinle
9th - Steve McCarty
8th - Raymond Pilchiek (needs one more point)
7th - Robert Schrade (trying to catch up)
6th - Steve Ashman ( new cook with 4 points)
5th - Chunky Harwell (didn't let his chili "rest")
4th - Sue Harwell
3rd - Pat King
2nd - Debbie Ashman ( new cook with 2 second places!!)
1st - H. Ray King
!st Place Showmanship - Chunky Harwell
Laurie and her committee from 1st responders did an excellent job setting up this cookoff with over 25 sponsors and great support from Bastrop American Legion (Thanks Cyrstal).Thanks to Pat Pilchiek and Connie Schrade for handling the judging,” (Ken Rodd)
“Cowtown Rocks....With a lot of Whereas and Therefores, the Mayor and City Council of Fort Worth have declared the week of June 10-17 as the Official Fort Worth/Cowtown Chili Appreciation Week. The entire proclamation will be on display at the 30th anniversary Cowtown Cookoff.
If you want a 30th anniversary shirt, please contact Suzie Manske at 817-561-1179 or suzie.b.o.b@sbcglobal.net. We will take shirt orders until May 15th. Small-XL are $15.00, XXL is $17, XXXL is $18, If you would like your name and/or chili name (two lines) embroidered on the shirt add $2.50.” (Dale Reinecker)
POTPOURRI
“The new movie "RV" with Robin Williams is HILLARIOUS and would highly recommend it to all chili cook Rv'ers......It is a comedy for sure with lots of situations that we might all relate to in one way or another......we were still laughing all the way home.....tooo funny....” (Mayo & Ed Blair)
Happy Anniversary to John and Nora Casias.
“We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.” - Cato the Elder
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