NEWS

“Well, I survived the weeks of treatment for the gall bladder surgery. They had to starve me for almost 6 days before the surg and recovery was slow. No sooner than I was home for a few days, the hospital called me back in because the liver enzyme tests were not right. Further starvaton. This time I called in my Gastro Dr. that I had requested in the first place, and he had a stat MRI done.

Discharged me in spite of great political medical battles and scheduled an out patient surg for me. They found a constriction in the duct below the side duct where they cut out the gall bladder. They put a stent in the tube and told me to come back in for another look in two months.
In by 9 out by 12. I suddenly am gaining my strength back.
I lost from 224 to 190 lbs for my 6 ft 3 frame.

I will still be in Terlingua, to do the photography, but won't be taking the long hikes. Regards and thanks for the great thoughts.” (Donn Shands)

“FYI: Bee Mountain Hardware/Quicksilver Trading Co. now have U-Haul trucks and trailers for rent. The 26' truck rents for $39.99 per day and $0.69 cents per mile. For anyone wanting to rent for TICC call Karen or Tom Pinkston at (432) 371-2636 or 371-3113 to reserve. They can give you rates on smaller trucks or trailers should you decide you need a bedroom and closet on wheels.” (Barbara Taylor)

“ATTENTION ALL TICC BOUND ! Would you like to possibly meet someone new? Have some fun? Well... come on over and help out at the gate this year for an hour or two ! Ya never know who else you may meet! We can use your help for more information and times contact Dianne Stimson at Winksintexas@aol.com TICC isn't that far away.......and the count down begins! Can't wait to see ya all there!” (Dianne Stimson)

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

Putting on a true game face, Kaleb Jester, 10, Indianapolis, serves a sampling of his chili during the chili cook-off competition of the NUMA Arts Festival in Westfield Saturday, September 13, 2008. Jester made the chili from his own recipe with little help from his uncle. He titled his creation "Turtle-Power Chili" and completed the theme with his Mutant Ninja Turtles costume. (Doug McSchooler / For The Star)

“The morning began cool and overcast with the remnants of Ike lingering on the Hoosier horizon. By turn-in time at 12noon not only was the chili hot but so was the day – and muggy!

The Indiana State Chili Cook-off was held on Saturday 9/13 in Westfield, Indiana. This year it was held in conjunction with the NUMA Festival which included booths of local and national artisans, including painters, potters, sculptors and jewelers. Plus a car show and various entertainers.

The CCO charity was the Humane Society of Hamilton County. They brought out several pets in need of adoption.

Also in attendance were members of the HOT Pod. So any Texan’s wishing to reclaim the coveted bugle, the HOT Pod is one up on ya’ll. They found the road to Indiana.

The days results of the 20 chili's judged were…

CASI Chili
Bob Hall, Taylorville, IL
Richard Knight, Lebanon, TN
Carol Knight, Lebanon, TN
Julie Netser, Seymour, IN
Brad Garland, Westfield, IN
Suzie Shaw, Parsons, TN
Preston Shaw, Parsons, TN
Tim Brown, Indianapolis, IN
Pat Gustafson, Chicago, IL
Butch Sutton, Indianapolis, IN
CASI Showmanship
Marilyn Jester, Indianapolis, IN
People’s Choice
Gut Buster’s Chili, Scott Shanks & Eric Klingbiel, Westfield, IN
T&V Chili, Tim Brown, Indianapolis, IN
Cha Cha Chili, John Thomas, Indianapolis, IN
Salsa
Tonya Jester, Indianapolis, IN
Suzie Shaw, Parsons, TN
Carol Knight, Lebanon, TN
Jr. Chili
Sarah Arnold, Seymour, IN
Kaleb Jester, Indianapolis, IN”

(Tonya Jester)

“GOLDTHWAITE VFD LAST POINT SHOOTOUT C.A.S.I. CHILI COOKOFF

If anyone wants a raffle ticket on the Mule let me know, only 100 will be sold
& you don't have to be here to win. Just call or email me & I'll get your name in the drawing, ALONG WITH YOUR $100.00.

THE COOKOFF HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE GOLDTHWAITE CITY PARK
AT HIGHWAY 183 AND HWY 16 -This locations will give us more room, more shade as well as limited hookup for motor homes.

We are also raffling off a "2008 Kawasaki Mule 600", There will be 100 tickets @ $100.00 each. If you are interested contact Big Jim McCraw at bigjim323@aol.com or 325-648-2676 home or 817-229-4449 cell.

Chili Meat for the first 20 kids in our youth division has been donated by HEB, thanks to Diane and Donna from Crawford. We still need cooks to sponsor a youth by supplying the stove, spices, pot and recipes. Please let us know if you will be able to sponsor a youth.” (Jim McGraw)

“The Chili Cookoff is on this Saturday in Denham Springs, La (Baton Rouge area) at the BASS PRO SHOP (exit 10 on IH-12). Turn in at 1:00pm. Cooks party Friday night in the pavilion at the KOA Kampground. KOA is giving all chili cooks a 15% discount. Great Prizes. For more info contact Colin or Tonya Bamber at 225-931-0964 or 225-405-6470.” (Ken Rodd)

“September 20, 2008, West Little Rock Lions Cookoff, 36th and Fairpark UALR parking, lot # 15, Little Rock, AR., 72205, across the street from, Lions World Services. Benefiting Lions World Service For the Blind. 1 PM turn in. Entry fee $20.00.

BRING THROW DOWN CHILI!!! They will be selling tasting cups at the event starting at Noon. All proceeds from the tasting cups go to Lions World Services for the Blind. This is our third year to have the cookoff and are expecting more spectators than last year. And did I mention to BRING THROW DOWN CHILI. For further information call Tammy Johnson @ 501-920-6100 or 501-664-7100 or call Bruce Smith @ 501-312-8715.” (Bruce Smith)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Susan Campbell.

“'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.” - Abraham Lincoln

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