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NEWS

Chuck Taylor's Dad died St Patty's morning. Please keep Chuck and Barbara Taylor in your prayers.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“32nd Annual Arizona State Open Chili Cookoff in Casa Grande, Arizona

March 6th, 2010

The ChiliHeads of Arizona are proud to report that the 2010 Arizona State Open was an amazing event. With the help of all the chili cooks, the Azchiliopen.com committee, sponsors and local volunteers everything went smooth. Over 4,000 people enjoyed the chili, show teams, car & motorcycle shows, band, beer/food vendors and arts & crafts. Many local businesses sponsored the event with donations of services, money, and large amounts of people’s choice chili to feed the crowd. We helped raise over $8,000 during the event with our chili charity being the Pima Council for CASA.

Cooks from Arizona, California and Iowa showed up to try and win some of the coveted copper pot trophies that this cookoff is famous for. Superior cooking skills and good looks were with Myrl Coultas of Tucson, AZ who topped a field of 45 seasoned cooks and past champions. This was the third time Myrl has reined as the Arizona Champion. Chili legends Dave Garner, Tom Klug, Cindy Dunn and Kim Dunn rounded out the top five. Seventeen people’s choice chilis were served for public judging with Jeff Bayness’s Royal Chili getting the most votes from the crowd. Royal Chili also won show with spectacular booths, costumes and a great party atmosphere. Thanks to all of the people that served large quantities of chili and entertained the public.

Thanks to all of the Azchiliopen.com president Paula Lambert, her committee and our generous sponsors (Budweiser, Henry Brown Chevrolet and many more) who organized a premier chili event that provided everything a chili cook could ever want. The incredible efforts and generosity of everyone involved have made this a cookoff that no one should miss.

A special thanks to Greg Monger for his wisdom, insight and friendly disposition….LOL!

CASI Chili (45 entries)
1) Myrl Coultas
2) David Gardner
3) Tom Klug
4) Cindy Dunn
5) Kim Dunn
6) Nancy Klug
7) Rolene Johnson
8) Val Velitschlowski
9) Nancy Coultas
10) Greg Monger



Peoples Choice Chili (15 Entries)
1) Royal Chili - Jeff Bayness
2) Dairy Brand Chili - Jake Hammerly
3) Grumpy's World Famous Chili - Doug Wolfe

Showmanship:
1) Royal Chili - Jeff Bayness
2) RU2 Chili - Steve Sigler
3) Firecracker Chili - Carol Ollerton”
(Carson Smith)

“2nd Annual Spring Fling BBQ and Chili Cook-Off, Colet Inn Bar and Grill, 3023 Camp Colet Rd., Victoria, Texas Friday, March 26th, 2010, Cook-Off Benefits: VASA POD Local Charities, Registration from 4pm to 6pm, Jackpot Margarita Off, Entry Fee $10.00; 6:30pm Turn-InJackpot Chef's Choice, Entry Fee $10.00; 7:30pm Turn-In Saturday, March 27th, 2010, Cook-Off Benefits: Jim Scribellito Medical ExpensesBBQ Cook-Off, Head Cooks Meeting at 10am, Chicken (1pm Turn-In), Pork Ribs (3pm Turn-In) and Brisket (5pm Turn-In), Entry Fee $125.00 per TeamCash Prizes for 1st ($125.00), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50) in All 3 Meat CatagoriesEach Item Can Be Cooked Separately for $50 per Item Jackpot BBQ Sauce, Entry Fee $10; 11am Turn-In, Jackpot Beans, Entry Fee $10; 12 Noon Turn-In, CASI Chili, , Entry Fee $20; 2pm Turn-In, Bake Sale Saturday 10am, Live Auction 5:15pm Sunday, March 28th, 2010, Cook-Off Benefits: VASA POD Local Charities, Jackpot Breakfast Casserole, Entry Fee $10; 10am Turn-In, CASI ChiliEntry Fee $18; 1pm Turn-In Plenty of RV Parking, Limited Hook-Ups, Contact: Linda McDonald 361-578-2575Ashley Hoefling (BBQ) 361-564-7296, Lisa Bone 361-645-8699”

POTPOURRI

Weekend Birthday and Anniversary wishes go to: today – Susan and me; Saturday - Carl Grose; Chuck and Dorothy Spishock; Sunday - John Casias, Gretchen Martin, Jim Tomlin; Lyman and Linda Wilkinson.

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