NEWS

We had a great time at the three-day Now Pod cookoffs in Waxahatchie over the weekend. We thank everyone for their hospitality. It sure is nice to travel and get to visit with friends we don’t see too often. This is a great cookoff to plan on attending next year – lots of cooks, loads of interested public, a supportive charity, cooks’ supper, barn dance, and more. Bruce Stewart sent Sunday’s results (below). We’ll print the rest as soon as we get them. (Alan)

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

NOW Pod Sunday CCO

“1.Tommy Kriska. FT Hood
2 Toni Bowman Q
3.Stepanie Brockman TOT's GP
4.Blue Kriska Q
5. Suzie Manske Q.
6. Paul Dee
7. James Ballard
8. Beth Moon
9. Alan Dean Unknown new cook
10 Kary Fiesler

SHOW
1. Hard hat chili
2.Lair of the Fox
3. Road Kill”
(Bruce Stewart)

“WE would like to thank EVERYONE who came out to support the Out West cook off this weekend ( formerly Jack & Diane's) The New owner's Mike & Wanda Hutrua deserve a special Thank you for all of their hard work and for everything they did for all of the chili cooks the are all ready planning for next year! They were very pleased with what we were able to do for their charities. We would also like to thank Pat & Raymond Pilchiek for all they did, Dee Palmer for refereeing, Dale Reinecker,& Mike Rider,Pat Pilchiek for monitoring, Dee Palmer,Mike Rider,Charles Breeden for being our tally crew, and Fish Fry Bingo for do and outstanding job Saturday night as our entertainment and of course Donna Conrad for getting it all started.....and if I left someone out and I am sure I did please forgive me..... now on to the results.....

SATURDAY2-7-200916 chilis judged
1. Mike Rider = Richardson,TX (very Happy)
2. Pat Pilchiek = Bluffton, TX
3. Raymond Pilchiek = Bluffton, TX (also Happy)
4. Deanna Bracciale = Hewitt,TX
5. Charles Breeden = Alvarado, TX
6. Robert Sullivan = Denton, TX
7. Donna Conrad = Crawford,TX
8. Dianne Stimson = Crawford,TX
9.Curtis Rose = Glenrose, TX (started cooking again since 1998)
10. Morris Moss = Garland,TX

SHOW
1. Lurch's Cave Cafe = Denton,TX Robert Sullivan
2. Aint No Chili Show = Gorham, TX Bill Lester
3. Hawg Wild Chili = Glenrose, TX Curtis Rose

SUNDAY2-8-200916 chilis judged
1. Donna Conrad = Crawford, TX ( Also Happy)
2. Lisa Rider = Richardson, TX
3. Pat Pilchiek = Bluffton, TX
4. Morris Moss = Garland,TX
5. Raymond Pilchiek = Bluffton,TX (wants to beat Pat)
6. Beth Wolanow = Dallas, TX
7. Mike Rider = Richardson,TX
8. Dale Reinecker = Bedford, TX
9. Dianne Stimson = Crawford,TX
10. Bill Lester = Garland, TX

SHOW
1. Fish Fry Bingo = Dallas, TX Beth Wolanow
2. Hawg Wild Chili = Glenrose,TX Curtis Rose
3. Aunt Donna's Chili = Crawford,TX”
(Donna Conrad)

“The Tyler Elks Club 9th Annual Cook Off scheduled for Mar 14 is being held in a new place this year. Please note it is 13624 State Hwy 31 West, John Nash Bldg, across from Goodyear Plant. THERE IS NO RV HOOK UPS, NO BAR, BYOB, and NO FRIDAY MEAL. The Elks will be in their new building by next October's cook off. Thank you.” (Gil Hewlett)

“The 28th annual Rose City Chili Cookoff in Tyler will be held for the 3rd time at the Gander Mountain store on Hwy 69 South. There is more than enough RV parking, just no hook-ups. Plenty of spaces for day cooks and overnighters. We also are continuing our popular, highly coveted People's Choice competition so please bring plenty to serve our large crowds and enter the "Local" competition. Benefits East Texas Humane Society and they will have pets for adoption on-site. Stay for the cooks party Saturday evening; $5 will get you gumbo and wings and the all important Margarita Contest judges wristband. And by all means, bring your tequila and enter your own concoction, contestants eat free. Next day "Twice Is Nice" cookoff turn-in at noon, extra chance for points.” ( Blu Daniels)

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Bill Pierson. Happy Anniversary to Walter and Beverly Caldwell.

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