Every qualified CASI cook who registered and cooked at the 50th TICC at the ranch this year received a special bright red, commemorative, insulated, zippered, hot and cold tote bag. The bags were donated by some special people from Sierra Vista, Arizona, Jim and Judy Kuriger, owners of Paul’s Pub. They don’t cook, but they are Lifetime CASI members and staunch supporters of the High Desert Pod’s cookoff activities in southern Arizona ... . The donation by Paul’s Pub owners to CASI and all the 2016 TICC cooks is really special. Please comment on this post with a “like”, a word of thanks or whatever you have an inclination to do. Jim and Judy will really appreciate it. ONE picture shows a handsome bearded guy and a lady. The bearded guy is Jim Kuriger and the lady is a super High Desert Pod member, Gail Edwards.  Jim and Judy scratched one thing off their ...bucket list by attending TICC where they met many cooks and CASI leaders. Jim sat on the Final Table with the dignitaries.   

EDs Note:  The bags were a wonderful surprise for the cooks.  The smaller writing on the bag says,  "Stolen from Paul's Pub, Sierra Vista AZ,   by tED    We always appreciate a great sense of humor.  Thank you Jim and Judy for the amazing gift and the fantastic donation.  Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for CASI.

CASI 2016 TICC CHAMPION
LISA STONE
KEMPNER, TX

First Place Large Show
Voo Doo Chili
Kerry Turner
Garland TX

First Place Small Show
Chili Dog
Deano Stronach
Stoughton WS

First Place One Person Show
Ayi Mijo Chili
Michael Mayorga
Magnolia TX

Dec 10, 2016, CASI new CCO in Fredericksburg, Tx..The Coop, 607 West Main, $20 entry fee, turn-in 2 pm, chili grind only.  No RV parking but very nice RV parks available along with excellent shopping & dining.  We will unload our supplies & all cook together in the back.  This is a good location for an annual CCO.  Let’s all get together & support this CCO & help CASI grow.  Info call Abby 512-557-2400 or Ruby 830-693-3492.  Go online & check the location.  See you thereit.

Please join us today in remembering and honoring all those who have served and all those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.  Our veterans and their families are to be cherished and remembered for not only their courage and determination, but their commitment to defend and protect this country that we so dearly love. God Bless our veterans and we pray and honor those men and women on active duty. Thank you.