We’re back home from the Colorado cold and getting ready for Kingsland. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

NEWS

“Roylene Johnson would like to thank all of the people who voiced their concern for her recovery from a fall she experienced in Terlinqua. It is very hard to put into words how much we appreciated the calls, cards and prayers we received from our chili friends.

Roylene is well on the way to recovery and is now getting around with a quad cane and can do many of the things she has to do to make a complete comeback from her injury.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you on the chili trail soon.” Virgil Johnson

“I am now back in the tech world with email.

Sharon Roy casichili5@verison.net”


“Hope Everyone Had a Merry Christmas

I will be in Kingsland next week end for the CCO. If anyone needs any H-E-B meat please give me a call NO LATER THE MONDAY 12/28/09. I will be happy to bring it to you.

Also as most of you know Dianne & I will be hosting the 2010 Great Peppers Meeting in Salado TX.. We will be selling Raffle tickets after the 1st of the year to win $1000.00 or a hand made quilt. Please contact me or Dianne if you would like to purchase some tickets. The cost is $5.00 for one or 5 for $20.00.

Donna's email dangergail@aol.com cell # 254-855-4733

Dianne's email winksintexas@aol.com cell # 254-855-2767

Thank you all and hope you have a safe & Happy New Year” Donna Conrad

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE HIGHLAND LAKES CHILI POD!

Doc and I are back from our Family Christmas in Red River New Mexico....and are getting ready for our guest in Kingsland, TX this weekend. Hope all had as wonderful Christmas as did we...and we look forward to bringing in the New Year with our Chili Family.

Make your plans now....you will not regret it....4 Days of Chili-Charity-Fun!

It's not too early or too late to make your plans to come join The Highland Lakes Pod and friends, celebrate and bring in The New Year, at The American Legion Post 437 in Kingsland, Texas, on December 31st thru Sunday-January 3rd. Plenty of RV parking (NO HOOKUPS) and lots of room for day cooks.

Thursday-Dec. 31st---American Legion New Year's Eve Party 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. $7.50 per person (chili cooks)-BYOB-setups available-Black-eyed peas, cornbread and champagne at midnight. Dress is nice casual or you can wear your party clothes. Hot dogs at 6:15 p.m. at The Kinnison camp furnished by Northwood Care Center and The Highland Lakes Pod.

Friday-Jan. 1st---Community breakfast (sausage gravy & biscuits) at 9 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Black-eyed peas $5 turn-in 12 noon. Chili $15 turn-in 2 p.m. chili grind only. Benefits American Legion Post 437. Cooks party Friday evening 6:30 p.m. chili time furnished by The Ladies Auxiliary. Friday evening games and social time...wear your PJ's if you like and bring your quarters.

Saturday-Jan. 2nd---Community breakfast (full breakfast) at 9 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Chili $15 turn-in 2 p.m. chili grind only benefiting American Legion Post 437 Ladies Auxiliary. Pot luck dinner Saturday evening 6:30 p.m. chili time. Games and social time again....get comfortable, wear your PJ's and bring your quarters.

Sunday-Jan. 3rd---Community breakfast (continental breakfast) at 9 a.m. registration starts at 9 a.m. Chili $15 turn-in 1 p.m. benefiting HLP charities.

If you have been to these CCO's and party you will want to return. Let's WELCOME the New Year in together. For more information call 713-615-2408 or 830-613-8666. THANKS AND LET'S HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

SEE YOU THERE” Carrie Kinnison

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Denise Williams.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

News items and pictures for the CHN can be emailed to pepperdean@ctesc.net