RESULTS and UPCOMINGS
“OUTLAW CIGAR COOKOFF
Kansas City, MO
MO-KAN Pod
January 24, 2009
This was the first time for this cookoff. The weather was cold (10 degrees at 8:00 a.m.) but the cooks turned out and had a great time. We had 23 cooks and 3 first time cooks. We were inside big heated tents, the sun did come out and it got up to all of 24, I think. There were about 1,000 attendees, all-in-all it was a great first-time cookoff. The cookoff made $2300 for the Wounded Warriors charity.
Chili
1. Julie Wiedner, Windsor, MO -- 1st time cook
2. Patti Watkins, Ft. Smith, AR
3. Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, AR
4. Mike Shea, Moberly, MO
5. Jeff Stehney, Kansas City, MO
6. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City, MO
7. Kim Mitchell, Mission, KS
8. Rudy Lintner, Shawnee, KS
9. Paul Mendicki, Frontenac, KS
10. Jim Howell, Kansas City, MO
Show
1. Margo Smith, Coffey, MO
2. Patti Watkins, Ft. Smith, AR
3. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City, MO”
(Jerri Dowdy)
“The NOW Pod is so grateful for all of our members, volunteers, and amazing chiliheads that came out to help and support the Gingerbread House and Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center February 6th-8th. We had a record turnout of cooks and the public came out to support a wonderful charity. We also judged 30 beans, 9 junior chilis and 11 novice chilis. We want to thank everyone again for stepping in and helping make this cookoff a huge success. We raised $2000 more dollars than last year for The Gingerbread House!!!! And now, the winners:
Friday Night NOW Pod No Frills CCO
57 Chilis
Lisa Duggan Many, LA (won her first stove! Yeah!!!)
Courtney Bowden Ferris, TX
Toni Bowman Rowlett, TX
Mack Walker Arlington, TX
Sherree Duncan NRH, TX
Mark Sanders Ennis, TX
Suzie Manske Arlington, TX
Danny “Duke” Strunc Ennis, TX – Q
Kay Lefler Bardwell, TX
Kelly Brignon Waxahachie, TX
8th Annual Gingerbread House CCO
97 Chilis
Babs Johnson Irving, TX – Q
Allison Ballard Waxahachie, TX (winner of the NOW Pod Traveling Chili Pepper Trophy)
Courtney Bowden Ferris, TX
Susan Dean Johnson City, TX
Tina Barnes Euless, TX
Blue Kriska Ennis, TX
Vicki Sanders Ennis, TX
Angie Slovak Ennis, TX
Larry Haskovec Waxahachie, TX
Cathy Preston Arlington, TX
We also had three cooks qualify on Sunday as well – Toni Bowman, Suzie Manske, and Blue Kriska. We gave away Wendell Rankin stoves all three days to the first place winners as well as raffling off a stove and five liquor baskets. We couldn’t have had a successful cook off without all of the great chili cooks that step in and help whenever and wherever help is needed (even extinguishing a dumpster fire!). The Gingerbread House staff and volunteers are the absolute best people you could ask for and helped run a heck of a cook off. Thanks again to everyone for coming out to the Ellis County Expo Center and we look forward to seeing ya’ll again next year!” (Kelly Brignon)
“OUTLAW CIGAR COOKOFF
Kansas City, MO
MO-KAN Pod
January 24, 2009
This was the first time for this cookoff. The weather was cold (10 degrees at 8:00 a.m.) but the cooks turned out and had a great time. We had 23 cooks and 3 first time cooks. We were inside big heated tents, the sun did come out and it got up to all of 24, I think. There were about 1,000 attendees, all-in-all it was a great first-time cookoff. The cookoff made $2300 for the Wounded Warriors charity.
Chili
1. Julie Wiedner, Windsor, MO -- 1st time cook
2. Patti Watkins, Ft. Smith, AR
3. Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, AR
4. Mike Shea, Moberly, MO
5. Jeff Stehney, Kansas City, MO
6. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City, MO
7. Kim Mitchell, Mission, KS
8. Rudy Lintner, Shawnee, KS
9. Paul Mendicki, Frontenac, KS
10. Jim Howell, Kansas City, MO
Show
1. Margo Smith, Coffey, MO
2. Patti Watkins, Ft. Smith, AR
3. Jerri Dowdy, Kansas City, MO”
(Jerri Dowdy)
“The NOW Pod is so grateful for all of our members, volunteers, and amazing chiliheads that came out to help and support the Gingerbread House and Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center February 6th-8th. We had a record turnout of cooks and the public came out to support a wonderful charity. We also judged 30 beans, 9 junior chilis and 11 novice chilis. We want to thank everyone again for stepping in and helping make this cookoff a huge success. We raised $2000 more dollars than last year for The Gingerbread House!!!! And now, the winners:
Friday Night NOW Pod No Frills CCO
57 Chilis
Lisa Duggan Many, LA (won her first stove! Yeah!!!)
Courtney Bowden Ferris, TX
Toni Bowman Rowlett, TX
Mack Walker Arlington, TX
Sherree Duncan NRH, TX
Mark Sanders Ennis, TX
Suzie Manske Arlington, TX
Danny “Duke” Strunc Ennis, TX – Q
Kay Lefler Bardwell, TX
Kelly Brignon Waxahachie, TX
8th Annual Gingerbread House CCO
97 Chilis
Babs Johnson Irving, TX – Q
Allison Ballard Waxahachie, TX (winner of the NOW Pod Traveling Chili Pepper Trophy)
Courtney Bowden Ferris, TX
Susan Dean Johnson City, TX
Tina Barnes Euless, TX
Blue Kriska Ennis, TX
Vicki Sanders Ennis, TX
Angie Slovak Ennis, TX
Larry Haskovec Waxahachie, TX
Cathy Preston Arlington, TX
We also had three cooks qualify on Sunday as well – Toni Bowman, Suzie Manske, and Blue Kriska. We gave away Wendell Rankin stoves all three days to the first place winners as well as raffling off a stove and five liquor baskets. We couldn’t have had a successful cook off without all of the great chili cooks that step in and help whenever and wherever help is needed (even extinguishing a dumpster fire!). The Gingerbread House staff and volunteers are the absolute best people you could ask for and helped run a heck of a cook off. Thanks again to everyone for coming out to the Ellis County Expo Center and we look forward to seeing ya’ll again next year!” (Kelly Brignon)
"Reminder of the Alamo Area Pod Cook-offs this Saturday and Sunday February 14th and 15th, held at the Pioneer RV Resort in Bandera Texas (866.371.3751). Benifits the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera. Friday night Pod field trip to the 11th Street Bar, chance to win $25.00 Bar Tab & Free night stay at RV park. Saturday morning cooks breakfast in main building, Chili turn-in 2:00 entry fee $20.00. Saturday night RV park is having a Valentines Day Dance in the main building, all chili cooks invited. Cook-off Sunday turn in at 1:00. Any questions please call Sally Lee 210.490.4436 or Jennifer Lee 210.722.2227. Thanks & Hope to see everyone this weekend!" (Jennifer Lee)
“Due to circumstances beyond their control St. James Episcopal Church has canceled the CASI sanctioned portion of their cook off. They will be working on putting together another one in the near future.” (Sherrie Davis)
“Nick and I hope you’re planning to come to Paradise this week-end. We have a jam packed 2 days full of fun and friendship. We have room to park your RV (no hookups). If the weather is bad, there’s room to cook “under cover”. We have some unique competitions (other than chili) planned for you. Our volunteer fire department is very excited and look forward to seeing you.
Please see the attached flyer for events and turn in times.
We will do Saturday night hospitality (pizza and NASCAR) in our living room.
Please note that we will have a 1:00 turn-in for chili on Saturday.”
(Mikie and Nick McGarity)
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