RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

We had a great time in Paradise this past week-end despite just about every obstacle that you can imagine. We had 12” of snow on Thursday followed by bitter cold weather – hence, no melting. Nick and Jimmy Moon got out the tractor with the front-end loader and shoveled our drive ways (2) and the street as well. Although our turn out was small, the good times were big. We had many competitions and at the end of it all, Ron Barnes became the winner of the coveted “Brass Balls” Grand Champion Trophy.

Those that were here will never forget cooking knee deep in show in beautiful Paradise, Texas. Thanks to all you hearty soles. We appreciate your support.

Mikie and Nick McGarity

Results: McChili McHog-In (2/13/10)

CASI Chili
1. Kelly Killingbeck
2. Ron Barnes
3. Tina Barnes
4. Nick McGarity
5. Toni Bowman
6. Larry Preston
7. Bonnie Loxterman
8. Mac Walker
9. Delora Goin
10. Beth Moon
Show
1. Trail Blazer – Beth Moon
2. Hot To Trot – Sherree Duncan
3. Bringing Mama – Bonnie Loxterman
Beans
1. Mac Walker
2. Nick McGarity
3. Kelly Killingbeck
4. Beth Moon
5. Larry Preston
Cheeseburgers in Paradise
1. Jimmy Moon
2. Ron Barnes
3. Beth Moon
4. Tina Barnes
5. Nick McGarity

Results: Another Day in Paradise (2/14/10)

CASI Chili
1. Tina Barnes
2. Bonnie Loxterman
3. Beth Moon
4. Toni Bowman
5. Jimmy Moon
6. Ray Calhoun
7. Ron Barnes
8. Bob Clark
9. Jim Ridgeway
10. Corky Moody
Show
1. Dirthead Chili – Ron Barnes
2. Lair of the Fox – Toni Bowman
3. Bringing Mama – Bonnie Loxterman
Bloody Mary
1. Nick McGarity
2. Ron Barnes
3. Jimmy Moon
4. Beth Moon
Omelet
1. Ron Barnes
2. Nick McGarity
3. Beth Moon

Grand Champion: Ron Barnes”

“Well We had another fun time at the Out West Bar & Grill Chili Cook Off in West and yes the weather was COLD & WINDY (and the snow from the day before didn't help a lot but we made it and still had a lot of FUN!) but we were able to cook INSIDE and again Mike & Wanda and their staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome or to help us in anyway they could.....and as usual they have GREAT food there! And had Great entertainment for those who didn't come out you missed out..........So you will just have to come next year to see just what we are all talking about.! Now wont you?

And Mike & Wanda want us to come back NEXT YEAR! soooooo MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!!!!! And let's plan on having a good turn out !!!!!! On Saturday the Charity was meals on wheals. And on Sunday the Charity was the West Volunteer Fire Department.. We had plenty of judges and didn't have to use a single chili cook! Whoo! Hoo!!! I would also like to Thank my monitor for both days Pat Pilchiek, Randy Duke for being head judge.my Tally crew Randy Duke, Jim Trietsch, Larry Walton,Dee Palmer,Raymond Pilchieck and Ray Daily Jr. for running the 50/50 (which Angie Duke won) Thank you to all of the cooks who came out t without out you it wouldn't have been possible! Sooooo on to the results!!!!!!!

Saturday
2-13-2010
21 chilis Judged

1st.- Jim Trietsch - Waco, TX
2nd - Pat Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
3rd- Ray Daily Jr. Cedar Park, TX
4th - Johnie Sullivan - Ennis, TX
5th - Samuel Roberts - Arlington, TX
6th - Dee Palmer - Mansfield,TX
7th - Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
8th - Randy Duke - Valley Mills ,TX
9th- Grace Walton - Robinson ,TX
10th - Bill Lester - Garland, TX

SHOW

1st -Ain't No Chili Show - Bill Lester
Garland, TX

2nd - Stink Foot Chili - James Trietsch
Waco, TX

3rd- Walk Away Chili - Larry Walton
Robinson, TX

Sunday
2-14-2010
19 chilis judged

1st- Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
2nd - Dianne Stimson - Crawford, TX
3rd - Rosa Gonzales-Johnston - Corsicana, TX
4th- Samuel Roberts - Arlington, TX
5th - Bobby Kirby - Kennedale, TX
6th - Ray Dailty Jr. - Ceadar Park, Tx
7th - Pat Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
8th - Bob Pulliam - Burleson, TX
9th - Raymond Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
10th- Randy Duke - Valley Mills, TX

SHOW

1st- Aunt Donna's Chili - Donna Conrad
Crawford, TX

2nd - Walk Away Chili - Larry Walton (Q)
Robinson, TX

3rd - Rods & Wheels Chili Team - Bob Pulliam
Burleson, TX”
(Dianne Stimson)

“Amarillo, TX DATE CHANGE The Phi Delt Faternity Chili Cook-off. Benefits ALS. Held at the Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds has changed the date from March 6, 2010 to March 20. Everything stays the same except the date.” Vickie Childers

“HELLO CASI!

Planning is well under way for CASI's first cookoff in Sather, Iraq. This idea started at TICC this year when Capt PDL Roxzanna Ponce De Leon started kicking around the idea of having a cookoff in Iraq; she was due to return for another tour of duty and thought this would be a great morale and nation building experience. It is now officially listed with CASI as a cookoff and is being planned for April 4th. Approximately 50 soldiers are planning to cook. We need to ship them just about everything to make this event happen. Mild Bills has already stepped up to the plate and is sending enough spices for 50 cooks! If you plan to attend the Texas Open this w/e you can make donations of product or money to Roger Foltz, Ed Blair or Dana Plocheck on behalf of this cookoff. ?'s contact jennwindsor@gmail.com or please check out our Facebook page "CASI Last Battle over Baghdad" for more information” Jenny Windsor

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Barbara Herrin.

“You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.” - Henry Ford

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