We’re pretty much packed with plans to shove off early in the morning. If I have available Internet, I’ll update news as I can. Otherwise, we’ll be back with you on November 3. Hope to see many of you in Terlingua.

NEWS

“The Cooks Registers are in and they look great! This year I had the cover laminated so it can withstand the wear and tear of two years of use.

Unfortunately, my last Uncle passed away and I will be attending the funeral, so my chili Terlingua travel schedule had been changed. Hope to make it down in time to visit the American Legion Cookoff on Sunday the 26th, but unsure if that will happen. However, I should be at the judging pavallion on Tuesday at turn in time to hand out pre-purchased books. And yes, I do have some extra's for those who forgot to order one. Looking forward to getting down to the desert and seeing all my chili friends.” (Debbie Eiland Turner)

“Just a note. This coming Thursday (Oct 23rd) Carol Straughn and I will be doing "something" on El Paso's KDBC channel (an CBS affiliate). Our purpose will be to promote CASI and TICC. I guess we'll be doing some kind of cooking demonstration. Sooooo....., if you want to see me make a fool of myself AGAIN, check it out. Being the "stars" that we are we should appear somewhere between 5 - 7 am. Not that this does anyone outside MST any good.

I hope your day is working out just the way you planned! God Bless, and Pudge and I will see you down the road!” (Bud Barrick)

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Cleburne TX 10-18 ELKS 811
17 chili judged

1. David Lefler
2. Suzie Manske
3. Darrell Baxter
4. Dee Palmer
5. David Manske
6. Bruce Stewart
7. Dru Stewart
8. Johnnie Sullivan
9. Charles Breeden
10. Kay Lefler

Show
1. Alamo Chili
2. Stinkfoot Chili
3. Cowkiller Chili

Cleburne 10-19 ELKS 811
36 chili judged

1. Kary Fiesler
2. Kay Lefler
3. Kelly Brignon
4. Rosa Gonzales
5. Jamie Ballenger
6. Steve Heaser
7. David Sexton
8. Angie Duke
9, Brad Ballenger
10. Dee Plamer
Show
1. Southside
2. Hells Fury
3. Stinkfoot”
(Bruce Stewart)

“October 18, 2008 Wabash, IN - The Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Cook-Off
It was a record setting day Saturday at the Paradise Spring Historical Park in Wabash Indiana. At least 1,000 more people than last year attended this sixth annual Chili for Charity event. In addition 87 teams - the most in six years competed for a variety of honors during the event. 23 CASI chilis judged with the end of the day bringing in another new 1st time champ. Winners were:

Chili
1st Place - Marilyn Jester - Indianapolis, IN (1st CASI win)
2nd Place - Bill Pierson - Batavia, IL
3rd Place - Tim Roberts - Wabash, IN
4th Place - Darin Jester - Indianapolis, IN
5th Place - Brad Garland - Westfield, IN
6th Place - Tonya Jester - Indianapolis, IN
7th Place - Josh Francis - Pittsboro, IN (1st CASI Point)
8th Place - Pat Rich - Wabash, IN
9th Place - Sherrie Sutton - Indianapolis, IN
10th Place - Rick Geiger - Chicago, IL

Show:
1st Place - Shagadilli Chili/Kurt Mullet - Wabash, IN
2nd Place - Packer Chili/Pat Rich - Wabash, IN
3rd Place - Center Court Chili/Jeff Leslie - Wabash, IN

The Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity is the largest CASI Chili Cook-Off in Indiana. Proceeds will benefit 10 local charities.” (Darin Jester)

TICC

“Our Annual RoseBud Social Hour and Dessert / Sauces & Gravies Contest is scheduled for Wednesday evening, 7 PM, October 29, 2008, at TICC. This celebration of our friendship is an important time for us in Terlingua, and especially this year, celebrating CASI's new sponsor, Tequila Rose Distilling Co. Their representative, Stephanie, will be with us to join in our festivities. Dress code is pink and black, so bring out your pink hats and wigs, and special RoseBud attire, and smile for the camera!

Just a few reminders:

- Please remember your toasting glass and bottle ... or 2 or 3 ... of chilled Tequila Rose. "Admission" into the celebration requires at least one bottle per RoseBud and guest, or an entry into the Cooking With Tequila Rose Contest.

- We hope you will remember something "rosey" and unique for our door prize table, and/or a finger food of the hospitality table.

- For any guests who cannot bring a bottle of Rose, you are welcome to join us, with the option to make a donation at the door of $10 to the CASI Scholarship Fund.

- Cooking with Tequila Rose Contest was a dazzling success last year! Bring your entry of dessert or sauce, made with Tequila Rose, Java or Cocoa in it. Don't forget to furnish the recipe on a recipe card! (See rules in Terlingua Trails, Oct., 2008)

- LADIES ONLY, please.

So get creative with your outfit and come join the fun. And remember, without the Tequila Rose, there can be no toast, so bring on those chilled bottles of our "sweet nectar!"” (Susie Shaw)

“I would appreciate it if you would bring your cutting boards and knives to the judging area at TICC on Thursday, October 30, at 9:00 a.m. and help get the condiments ready for the Friday and Saturday judgings. The more who help, the quicker the job is done.” (Mavis Nelson)

“Tequila in Terlingua Society meeting is Wednesday, not Thursday.” (Roger Foltz)

“ATTENTION ALL TICC BOUND ! We will be handing out arm bands on Tuesday 10-28 between NOON-3:00p at the Pavilion and we need help so if you are interested in helping please let us know either by emailing winksintexas@aol.com or you can look us up @ TICC. We will NOT BE HANDING ARMBANDS OUT BEFORE TUESDAY! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Hope everyone one has a safe trip and we will be seeing you all in less than 2 weeks!” (Dianne Stimson)

POTPOURRI

“I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.” - George Burns

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