NEWS

“We would like to see if there is enough interest in a shuttle service for your return trip to the airport on Sunday morning after the Great Peppers Meeting. We are not sure if we will have enough people for this or the price of it yet. If you are interest please e-mail me with your departure time by Friday night Aug.29. My e-mail is vickiefromtx@aol.com.” (Vickie Childers)

“1994 Allegro Bay diesel pusher for sale

This motorhome comes equipped with a Cummins Intercooled Turbo Diesel 230 hp motor with a 6 speed Allison Transmission.
LP generator OnanIcemakerOven3 Burner stoveQueen size bedCouch that makes into a bed19" TV with VCRLeveling Jacks17' Awning in good conditionCruise ControlTilt WheelRV AntennaDrivers Door
Refrigerator/freezer that works on gas or battery/electric

Outside shows 14 years of wear and tear with no major damage or delamination. Only two things not working on this coach are the microwave and ice maker (icemaker will make ice if manually filled so it does work, it's just not getting water). We will work on those two items till delivery. This is a great coach and a good buy for a diesel pusher. Tons of power; we have yet to floor it, and it will cruise at 70 mph and return 10-10.5 mpg. Slow down and reap the benefits. (we average 11 mpg easily at 60-65 mph). We also have yet to have the cruise disconnect under load and climbing. The engine just chugs along. This coach has been maintained by a local RV professional and we will put you in touch with him if you have questions. Also; coach has 50 amp shore power with adaptors for 30amp.

We would like to keep this coach in the chili fraternity and will make a deal for a CASI member. It is a perfect coach for cookoffs and vacations. You can make the ranch from almost anywhere in the U.S. with a couple tanks of diesel. Call me anytime 918 640 3163 or e-mail me at mdbass@att.net. Coach is located in Tulsa, OK.”
(Mark Bass)

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“It was a great weekend in Corsicana for the 2nd Annual Dawg Daze of Summer CCO. We had a great turn-out - it was hot but hey, it’s August in Texas. Here are the results. Congratulations to all.

Friday, August 22nd, 19 cooks
1 – Blu Kriska, Ennis
2 – Courtney Bowden, Ferris
3 – Kelly Brignon, Waxahachie
4 – Danny Strunc, Ennis
5 – Debbie Kriska, Ennis
6 – Randy Duke – Valley Mills, Qualified
7 – Tommy Kriska, Killeen
8 – Vicki Sanders, Ennis
9 – Cathy Preston, Arlington
10 – James Ballard, Waxahachie

Show
1 –Roadwarrior’s Roadkill – Larry Wampler, Terrell
2 – Unclaimed
3 – Unclaimed

Saturday, August 23rd, 41 cooks
1 – Randy Duke, Valley Mills
2 – Cathy Preston, Arlington
3 – Stephanie Brockman, Irving
4 – Bryan McFarlin, Bullard
5 – Donna Nelson, McGregor
6 – Blu Kriska, Ennis
7 – Robert Nelson, Crawford
8 – Robert Corley, Corsicana
9 – David Manske, Arlington
10 – Terry Booth, Euless

Show
1 – Roadwarrior’s Roadkill – Larry Wampler, Terrell
2 – Slow Byrne Chili – Karen Bowden, Malakoff
3 – Hell’s Fury – Shirley Sexton, Dallas

Beans
1 – Mark Sanders, Ennis
2 – Melissa Mendes, Ennis
3 – Blu Kriska, Ennis

Juniors
1 – Chandler Ballard, Waxahachie
2 – Kendal Ballard, Waxahachie
3 – Zoe Brignon, Waxahachie
4 – Brian Rosner, Ennis
5 – Linden Gillham, Murchison
6 – Marc “Chipper” Knott, Corsicana
7 – Abbi Parker, Murchison”
(Kay Lefler)

“Downers Grove, IL—Last Sunday, August 24, the first St. Mary's Cookoff was held the church's annual picnic. When I first learned of this cookoff I was a little apprehensive. I remember church picnics as family affairs for the congregation. But the St. Mary's parishioners welcomed us as part of their family that day. For a first-time cookoff at a first-time venue, it went very smoothly. The weather was gorgeous, but with help from above, what would you expect. We had great support from the parishioners with donations to sample the chili. It was a lot of fun to see their reactions as it was a new experience for all of them. I think we'll be invited back next year.

CHILI - 19 judged
1. Georgia Weller, Rockton IL
2. Jim Weller, Rockton IL
3. Randy Metz, Lombard IL
4. Pam Ward, St. Charles IL
5. George Molitor, St. Charles IL
6. Bert Centers, Lisle IL
7. Candy Thomas, Naperville IL
8. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL
9. Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL
10. Bill Thomas, Naperville IL
SHOW
1. Mike Stevens, Homer Glen IL
2. Mike Usiak, Chicago IL
3. Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL”
(Bill Pierson)

“The Tennessee State Championship was a great success. Held at the Wilson County Fair, the cooks were entertained and catered to. The site has huge trees for the comfort of cooks and a covered pavilion with ceiling fans for the comfort of judges. For the second year in a row, Dick Wagner (Waggie T's Chili) from Arkansas has won the cookoff. That made Kristi Knight, who took second, the Tennessee State Champion. Roger Campbell was Second Place Tennessee, and Susie Shaw was Third Place Tennessee. All four got automatic sanctions and traveling money payable at Terlingua. Showmanship was won by Go Vols Chili, headed by Jim Kidwell of Lebanon, Tennessee. The fact that the fair held the Ice Cream Crank Off adjacent to our judging area didn't hurt either. Yum!The complete list of winners is:1. Dick Wagner - Arkansas2. Kristi Knight - Tennessee3. Robbie Swart - Georgia4. Julie Netser - Indiana5. Bo Prewitt - Arkansas6. Bettye Kemp - Missouri7. Roger Campbell - Tennessee8. Susie Shaw - Tennessee9. Preston Shaw - Tennessee10. Misha Sweet - Tennessee Show winners were:1. Go Vols Chili - Jim Kidwell2. Bottom of the Barrel Gang - Lisa Knight3. Sagura Cactus Chili - George Kunkle There was a local division, The Best of Wilson County. One family had three generations cooking. All placed. And the winners were:1. Kristi Knight2. Tom Brashear3. Lisa Knight4. Misha Sweet (Daughter/Granddaughter)5. Debra Sweet (Mother)6. Roger Campbell7. Clayton Fisher8. Judith Childs (Grandmother)9. Nan Neeley10. Jim KidwellOur thanks to everyone who helped in judging to make this cookoff run smoothly. Everyone did such a great job. We couldn't do it without you!”
(Carol Knight))

“Don't forget the 31st Annual Arlingua CCO being held on Sunday, August 31st, at the Arlington Elk's Lodge. Plenty of RV parking (very limited hook-ups). We will have burgers Saturday night and we are asking for side dishes to go along with them. Sunday's events will be governed by our own Jim "Pooch" Luhn. We have beans (dry, white beans only), Juniors, Elk's Division and CASI chili. The lodge is located at Matlock and 303 in Arlington. The Trails has all of the turn-in times and entry fee information. If you have any questions, e-mail Ron Barnes at Ratchili@tx.rr.com or Budda manske at Budda77@sbcglobal.net. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!” (Ron Barnes)

“”The Chili cook off scheduled for Saturday September 27th at the Coolemee Heritage Day has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.” (Mike Williams)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Mina Etter. Happy Anniversary to Boomer and Mary Kingston.

“One is tempted to define man as a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.” - Oscar Wilde

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