FRIDAY - July 10, 2009

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Aug 2nd Studio Diner-Marine Bob Sennett Cookoff

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Greetings Chiliheads & fans the Marine Bob Sennett/Studio Diner Chili Cookoff,

I unfortunately at this time am forced to make the decision to postpone
What would have been our 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff this Aug. 2nd, 2009.

The last 2 Years we were pleased to have plenty of talented Cook's & Judges
From the International Chili Society participate and make our event a big success.

We had also raised north of $15,000.00 for the local Marine Corps League's "Injured Marine Fund".

A truly great non profit started in 2003 that flies Parents & family members to San Diego
From across the country to visit their injured Marine at San Diego's Bob Wilson (Balboa) Naval hospital.

Our event has been the sole single day largest fundraiser for the "Injured Marine Fund".

However events a little beyond our control, like the current state of the economy and a shortage of talented I.C.S. capable Chili Cook's (due to either already qualifying for the "World Championship" in October or other commitments)

Leaves us with the prospect of putting on a less then successful Cookoff at this time.

That is not something I or the Injured Marine Fund wanted to be a part of since we have worked to hard to create a great family event.

Any and all monies we have received from Cooking teams will be returned immediately.

We apologize for this inconvenience and wish we did not have to postpone this event.

We deeply appreciate all the support from the Cook's, the Judge's, the attendee's and everybody Who have supported us for the last 2 years.

We will search the calander and pick an appropriate date in the future to again have a successful event to raise needed funs for the IMF, honor Marine Bob Sennett and allow all our ICS competitors, Judges and attendees enjoy themselves at the best I.C.S. event here in San Diego.

Special Thanks to Claude, Mary Ellen, Pete Caimi, Steve, Ughlee and all the Cook's & Judges who have helped
in the past & were prepared to do so again.

Sincerely,

Jim Phillips
Cookoff Chairman

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Jim Phillips
General Manager, Studio Diner
4701 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Diner Phone: 858-715-6400

http://www.studiodiner.com 
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ICS MESSAGE from Carol Hancock

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CHILE PEPPER MAGAZINE
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THIS MESSAGE DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ICS PRIOR TO JUNE 2009.  SUBSCRIPTIONS ALREADY IN PLACE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
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Effective immediately, ICS memberships will no longer include the subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine.  Our agreement was made with the original publishing company out of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 2001.  Chile Pepper Magazine has been sold twice in the past five years and both new publishers have honored our agreement.  That agreement is no longer feasible for either ICS or Goodman Publishing Company, however, they are offering a one-year subscription (6 issues) to ICS members at a discounted rate of $19.95.  If you're interested in subscribing directly through the publishing company, they have requested that you either log onto ChilePepper.com and enter the special code ICS999 or call directly 1-866-378-2951 and mention the code. 

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WEDNESDAY - July 8, 2009

ICS MESSAGE from Carol Hancock

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CHILE PEPPER MAGAZINE
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THIS MESSAGE DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ICS PRIOR TO JUNE 2009.  SUBSCRIPTIONS ALREADY IN PLACE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
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Effective immediately, ICS memberships will no longer include the subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine.  Our agreement was made with the original publishing company out of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 2001.  Chile Pepper Magazine has been sold twice in the past five years and both new publishers have honored our agreement.  That agreement is no longer feasible for either ICS or Goodman Publishing Company, however, they are offering a one-year subscription (6 issues) to ICS members at a discounted rate of $19.95.  If you're interested in subscribing directly through the publishing company, they have requested that you either log onto ChilePepper.com and enter the special code ICS999 or call directly 1-866-378-2951 and mention the code. 

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High Sierra / Nevada Capital Regionals

For all you old-timers, you know that Bill and Georgie Ruff built the chili cookoffs in Northern California and Northern Nevada and were beloved by everyone in chilidom. It's hard to believe that Bill has been gone 20 years now. Georgie remarried and moved to Bath, New York. Her second husband, "Moose", died recently and with all of the Ruff kids, Scott, Lee, Carol and Chuck still living in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City area, Georgie has decided to return. She has been invited to be our honorary guest of honor at the High Sierra Regional Cookoff, an event started by Bill Ruff 32 years ago. Please come and renew your friendship with Georgie and support Bill Ruff's legacy.

Back to back Regionals--, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19--High Sierra Regional and Nevada Capital Regional, on the grounds (grass and trees) at Glen Eagles Restaurant, Carson City, Nevada. We need cooks and can't lose our regional status after 32 years and 4 World Champions.

With 7 of our usual cooks already qualified, it will be tough to get 20 cooks. But with all of those cooks out of the way, you have even a better chance to win. Please, please, please come and cook.  Bob Grayson, HotAirBob@aol.com, 775-882-6878.

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Old Miners Days Chili Cookoff
Big Bear Lake, CA
July 11, 2009
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This is one of the premier cookoffs of the year again!  It is in beautiful Big Bear Lake, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains.  It is not conflicting with any other cookoffs so I hope to be able to see everyone!   Mark Gaines has been the person we have depended on for the last several years and he does a beautiful job. 

Calcutta Dinner & Chili Auction Friday , 6 pm at B's BBQ .   Proceeds split between 1st place Red Cooker , bidder , and the Old Miner's Association .  That amounted to an extra $900 in prize money last year . Double that if you bid on yourself & win the Cook-off . It's Happened !!!

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We will have Prizes for:

1^st  place Red  $500 , 2nd $300 , 3rd $100  -  $35 entry , 

1^st  place Chili Verde  $150 , 2nd $100 , 3rd $50  -  $20 entry .

1^st place Salsa $50  -  $10.00 entry.

One gallon People's Choice required for Red & Chili Verde, prize $100

Plaques for Whiskerino , 1st time cook , Miss Chili Pepper ,

Mr Hot Stuff , Best Local Cook

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If you are already qualified, please feel free to come and judge! We can use the help!  When I get more info I will pass it on.  If you would like to contact me via computer you can use my e-mail address: valgereghty@hotmail.com or call me at 928-486-4099.

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For those that have not been to Big Bear, you are missing out on a fun day and now it looks like they are going to have another event on Sunday that you can stick around for.  It is the Miss Clementine Contest where the folks dress up in period dress and are judged.  It is a fun event for those who have never seen it.  Mike Austin will be there as our MC again this year, Mark Sweeney will be chief judge and I along with Donnie will be head scorekeepers.  Hope to see you there!
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Cookers & Vendors need to call  Mark Gaines very soon

@ 909 - 363 - 6592   No on-line sign-ups . I will mail your

application immediately , & confirm your booth location .

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928-486-4099-cell

928-492-1122-fax

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TUESDAY - July 7, 2009

CALIFORNIA'S "BEAT THE HEAT DISTRICT"

SUNDAY JULY 5^TH 2009

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California's "Beat the Heat District", was just what we did.   What a pretty day in the San Bernardino mountains.   The cook off was sponsored by Bob Yeomans and the Back Yard Equestrian Center.   It was held on the ball fields at San Maritz.  This venue is on the shores of Lake Gregory.  The skies were clear and blue, but a little windy  most of the day.   It was probably good we had the breeze, because it would have gotten pretty hot.   We had a large hungry crowd show up, wanting to taste some good chili.  The cooks ran out of people's choice.  Bob Yeomans paid half the monies back to the ICS cooks for the winners of People's Choice, for first, second and third places.   This is a good incentive for the cooks to bring lots of p/c.  We also had 4 Local Cooks show up with their crock pots full of chili.  This really helped to feed the masses.  I think we will get some new ICS cooks out of this group.   They really had fun sharing their chili and hearing the comments from the crowd.

Bob Yeomans and family did a great job with this cook off.  Also all the great volunteers were busy and making it a great event.  It always helps to have plenty of good support.

With the help of Kathy Stewart as our Chief Score Keeper and her husband Mike, the judging area was in good hands. Kathy's sister and friends a lso helped with scoring.  My son Tony was also a lot of help setting the tables up in the AM and taking them down and helping where needed.  We had some great judges show up, just ask Bill Ray.  Thank you all for your support and hopefully this event will grow next year. 

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The P/C winners were: 

Chili Cartel  $250.00,

Just Smitty's Chili $193. and

Uncle Leo's Chili $83.00.

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There were not enough interested cooks to have Verde or Salsa contests.

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The winners of the Traditional Red were:

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3^rd place Russell Barnes " Sancho Blanco"

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2^nd place Leo Nolen "Uncle Leo's Rocky Mountain Chili"

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1^st place Bill Ray   "Mountain Express Chili Gang"

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Congratulations to all of you.

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Bill finally got out of the 2^nd place groove.

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I guess if you had Mountain in your chili team name you had a chance.

 "Sancho Blanco Mountain"?  I don't know.

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Thank You All

Mike "Ughlee" Austin

Chief Judge

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VT State ICS Chili Cookoff 

Dear Chili Cooks,

I spoke with Jamie Paustian,the organizer for the VT State ICS Chili Cookoff and he asked if I would pass this information along to you.

 

Arlington (VT) Fire Company No.1 proudly presents The VT State ICS Chili Cookoff and annual carnival Saturday,July 18,2009. Held on the grounds of Fischer School East Arlington Rd. Arlington,VT.

Please take note of the new schedule (later set up and turn in times):

Cooks setup:11 a.m.

Cooks meeting:12:30 p.m.

Salsa turn in:4 p.m.

Chili Verde turn in: 5 p.m.

Red Chili turn in:6 p.m.

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Chief Judge is Steve Falkowski and Chief Scorekeeper is Audrey Falkowski.

Winners advance to the WCCC in WV.

For more info,please call Jamie @ 802-375-1072 (no email)

To sign up please go to: http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2509

Thanks and hope to see you in beautiful Arlington,VT 7.18.09!!

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Michael Freedman
www.chilict.com

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5th Annual Heartland Regional

Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest

Hello!

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I am writing to tell you about the ICS sanctioned Heartland Regional Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest held during the Decatur Celebration on Saturday, August 8^th in downtown Decatur, Illinois.  We'd love to have your help getting the word out to the chili community.

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Our cook-off attracts between 30 and 40 professional cooks from all over the country each year.  We offer cash and prizes totaling $1,925.  There are categories for red chili, chili verde, and salsa and first place winners qualify for the World Championship.

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The unique aspect of our cook-off is that it is held within a massive street festival.  Decatur Celebration, Illinois' largest free family street festival, hosts more than 300,000 people each year. The event takes place within a 22 city block area of downtown Decatur, Illinois, featuring national entertainment, specialty attractions, 69 one-of-a-kind food vendors, roving characters, exhibits, and hundreds of events. In 1991, the festival was selected as one of the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association.  A few of the entertainers performing FREE are: pop rock with The Romantics; Grammy winner, Richard Marx; The Miracles; ABBA Gold; R&B group, The Spinners; country star, Joe Diffe; Christian pop with Natalie Grant; Kavan the World's # 1 Rock N Roll Elvis and many more stage & street attractions, all FREE!

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Here's a link to our website with more information - http://www.decaturcelebration.com/

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You can also check out our chili cook-off registration brochure here - http://www.decaturcelebration.com/pdf/Chili_Cook-Off_Ap plication.pdf

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Thanks in advance for any mention you can give us in your blog.

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Best regards,

Lori Sturgill

Events & Media Relations Manager

 

(217) 423-4222  Phone

(217) 423-4271  Fax

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Decatur Celebration

160 E Main Street # 200

< st1:place w:st="on">Decatur, IL 62523

www.decaturcelebration.com

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SUNDAY - July 5, 2009

Midnight Sun Alaska Regional

 July 4,2009     
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Another Chili and Salsa Extravaganza Production by Wayne Ronsman.
Huge parade, pageant queens, antique auto show, military field trials, live singers, arts, crafts and 21 excellent chili and salsa competitors.
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Weather: Perfect
Results:   

Peoples Choice:  Markie Bloomer -  AK
Booth and Show:  Mary Helm - AK
Salsa:

3rd - John Burke - AK
2nd - Vicki Wolfe - AK
1st -  Joe Barrett - ID
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Red Chili:

3rd - Rex Burgett - AK
2nd - Joe Barrett - ID
1st - Vicki Wolfe - AK  $700
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       I have been told the Alaska State will be held next month at the State Fair and it is Open to all cooks.
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Submitted from Anchorage by Doug Wilkey - Chief Judge
                                            Bruce Eliasen CPA - Chief Scorekeeper

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Canada's Capital Chili Cookoff 

There is a new ICS regional cookoff, hosted by SuperEX and sponsored by Food Mode Magazine to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank.

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Venue will be in Sports and Recreation Pavilion, an indoor location located at Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa Ontario during SuperEX 2009.  Contestants must use a naphtha fuelled cook stove - propane will not be allowed in the building.  You will be given an 8' table and 2 chairs for your 10' space and decorating and having fun is highly encouraged!

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Due to City of Ottawa Health Regulations all contestants must read the document titled (for a copy: chilidog@windsor.igs.net) "Special Events Pamphlet" and fill out the "Notification - Special Events" form and email it back to foodhandlercertifica@ottawa.ca. 

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Please also note that City Health regulations require that salsa be prepared on site.  Herb and Spice Shop will be providing a variety of produce and the contest will be "Iron Chef" style. The local TV station will tape the contestants pulling the produce they need. As we get closer, we'll post which produce will be available. Be sure to bring your special secret ingredients!

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Take advantage of The Stay & Play Package.  From August 20 to 30, 2009 come to Canada's Capital Chili Cookoff, enjoy SuperEX and accommodations provided by the Cartier Place Suite Hotel.  There's an attractive kid's deal too!  For $99 ( about $85 US) per person per night (based on double occupancy), you get:

• One night's accommodation
• Admission to SuperEX
• 2 Ride All Day wristbands
• Complimentary hotel parking
• Complimentary hotel breakfast

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Kids under 16 STAY FREE and receive reduced ride all day wrist bands and admission passes can be purchased for them for only $27.95 - a savings of $18.

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The Cartier Place Suite Hotel is ideally situated for your SuperEX visit and for your excursions through the many sites the Nation's Capital has to offer. The hotel is located in a quiet neighbourhood between the beautiful Rideau Canal and the trendy boutique and restaurant area of Elgin Street. The hotel is also just a short seven-minute drive to SuperEx or an inexpensive cab ride or a scenic walk beside the beautiful Rideau Canal. Call 1-800-236-8399 to reserve your room. 

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Ottawa is a beautiful city to visit. You might want to make an extra long weekend of it. The SuperEx is like your state agricultural fairs, lots to see & do.

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Wendy and I will be making the 8 hour drive to be chief judge and scorekeeper. We even have a couple of our regular Windsor regular judges making the trip.

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Very important...check the US Customs website to see what's acceptable for you to re-enter the US. Of course, passports are best.

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Check this out. It's a very enthusiastic group that's trying to put this on.

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The SuperEx contact is Tamara Fulmes: tamaraf@ottawasuperex.com or

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e-mail me, Richard Chauvin:                   chilidog@windsor.igs.net

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FRIDAY - July 3, 2009

BEAT THE HEAT DISTRICT

CHILI COOKOFF

Sunday July 5^th 2009

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We are looking for cooks and judges. This is a nice cookoff right on Lake Gregory in the San Bernardino Mountains. There will be live bands, vendors and a beer garden.

The Chairman for this event is Bob Yeomans (909)496-0143 and he is raising money for The Back Yard Equestrian Center, which do work for young people. The Chief Judge this year is Mike "Ughlee" Austin as Steve and Aggie Wright had a vacation cruise already scheduled. Our Chief Scorekeeper is Kathy Stewart and wranglers will be Mike Stewart and Tony Austin

Please send your entries in on the ICS website, so we can get a count of cooks coming up. Please don't forget your People's Choice as it is part of your entry fee.

Thank You

Mike 'Ughlee" Austin

(909) 883-3596

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*****Note  One half of the  People's Choice sales will be returned to the winner and one half goes to the Charity.

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Fire & Spice New Hampshire Regional Chili Cookoff

The Fire & Spice NH Regional Chili Cookoff is fast approaching and plans are rolling along.  Reg istrations are pouring in and we are expecting a LARGE turnout.  As an Inaugural event, we have taken big strides in making this event successful.  A major radio station in the New England area has partnered with us for the tenure of this cookoff and with that means bigger names on our stage, more prizes and a tremendously enjoyable atmosphere to compete in.  If you are thinking of attending, please register soon so we can reserve your space.  Hotel deals are being negotiated as we speak, and the Lakes Region is a beautiful place to visit.  So, come try us out and show your support for a brand new, and very exciting, Regional Chili Cookoff.  You won't be disappointed.

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We look forward to seeing you.
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Yours in Chili,
Andre Gagne, Chairman
Fire & Spice
New Hampshire Regional Chili Cookoff
603.522.2064
http://fireandspice.synthasite.com

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Kicks on RT 66 Chili Cookoff,

Springfield Illinois

THURSDAY - July 2, 2009

Fire & Spice Regional Cookoff

The Sanbornville Firemen's Association is proud to sponsor the Inaugural Fire & Spice New Hampshire Regional Chili Cook-off in Wakefield NH. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, this event proves to be fun filled and tasty. The winner advances to the World Chili Cook-off Championships for a chance to win $25,000 and bragging rights. So, if you weekend warriors and culinary perfectionists think you have the best recipe for chili or salsa, let's put it to the test. COOKS COOKS COOKS...COME ONE, COME ALL!!!!! On September 5^th, 2009 (raindate of September 6^th), our chili cook-off starts with a tribute to firefighters as they march down the main street in town with their fellow firefighters. Coupled with a classic car show and a craft fair, we are expecting a phenomenal turnout. Live music is set to accompany the festivities from a variety of groups. All proceeds benefit the Wakefield Fire Department to help defray the costs of updated fire suppression equipment and training. For more information, to register, or to sponsor our event, go to http://fireandspice.synthasite.com/ or call 603.522.2064.

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Entrance Fees: ICS Chili Competition: $35 for ICS members; $85 for non-members (includes 1 year ICS membership required for 2009 WCCC)

ICS Salsa Competition: $15 for ICS members; $65 for non-members (includes 1 year ICS membership required for 2009 WCCC)

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Yours in Chili,
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Andre Gagne, Chairman
Fire & Spice
New Hampshire Regional Chili Cookoff
603.522.2064
http://fireandspice.synthasite.com/

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The 25th Massachusetts State ICS Chili Cookoff

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Chili Cooks,

The 25th Massachusetts State ICS Chili Cookoff is August 1,2009 in beautiful Winchendon,MA.

I spoke to Bruce Cloutier,the MA.State Chairman and he told me that there would be great music provided by "The Help Wanted Band",Clowns, a DJ and tons of kids activities! It will be a family fun day if you cook chili or just enjoy the day!

To sign up for the 25th Massachusetts State ICS Chili Cookoff please go to: http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2443

This is an outstanding ICS CCO and there is a good reason why it's been around for 25 years!

Hope to see you all for a great day of cooking chili20and camraderie!

Michael Freedman
www.chilict.com

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TUESDAY - June 30, 2009

Great Lakes Regional 10/04/09

Any cooks driving from the West to cook at the 2009 WCCC might look at cooking at The Great Lakes Regional the week before. The winner goes to the 2010 WCCC and is sitting pretty all year!

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BACK TO BACK REGIONALS

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WESTERN REGIONAL-SATURDAY AUG.1^ST

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Latest development at Western Regional at DelMar. There will be a Micro Brew competition going on in the Pavilian next to us in the infield. This means that there will probably be a bigger need for more Peoples' Choice chili. Since a lot of our usual red chili cooks have qualified, we are increasing the prize money for Peoples' Choice to $250 1st place.

It will be greatly appreciated if any of you choose to cook. Verde cooks, please bring people's choice chili. We will have plenty of extra red chili on hand to add to your pots.

It's very important that I receive your applications for Red, Green or Salsa so that I can get your necessary passes out to you.

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Any questions please call me at my Cell 909-3224510 or home

951-6746508

Claude Covington

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Studio Diner (Bob Sennett) Chili Cookoff San Diego

-Sunday Aug 2^nd

Greetings outstanding Cooks of the ICS!,

Just a reminder we need capable & talented ICS quality COOK's for this 3rd Annual Regional that is Back to Back with The Del Mar Cookoff.

We have more Judge's then Michael Jackson has sequined jackets, what we really
Need are Cooks, Cooks & Cooks!

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Last year we were blessed to have 30 competitors compete for $2000.00 in Cash Prizes and trophies…we also raised a lot of money for the "Injured Marine Fund" at Balboa Hospital.

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I have invited some of those kids (Marines) up at the hospital to come down and help Judge. And they are looking forward to saying hello to all the Cook's who last year donated all their prize Money back to the fund!...That was an incredible moment those of us that were here will never forget.

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Claude Covington will be Chief Judge and Mary-Ellen will be ScoreKeeper and I am hoping All the usual suspect's will return to San Diego Sunday Aug 2nd.

Please email "Virginia McDougall" vmcdougall@cox.net of the San Diego Marine Corps League (the host non profit group) to reserve your spot.

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We are formally calling this the "Marine Bob Sennett Chili Cookoff at Studio Diner" because Bob was One of the founders and he passed away before New Years eve…a Good Man who did a lot for many people.

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You of course can contact me if you wish for any questions, look forward to seeing all of you again,

Sincerely,

Jim Phillips
Semper Fi!

Jim Phillips
General Manager, Studio Diner
4701 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Diner Phone: 858-715-6400

http://www.studiodiner.com/
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Old Miners Days Chili Cookoff
Big Bear Lake, CA
July 11, 2009
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This is one of the premier cookoffs of the year again! It is in beautiful Big Bear Lake, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains. It is not conflicting with any other cookoffs so I hope to be able to see everyone! Mark Gaines has been the person we have depended on for the last several years and he does a beautiful job.

Calcutta Dinner & Chili Auction Friday , 6 pm at B's BBQ . Proceeds split between 1st place Red Cooker , bidder , and the Old Miner's Association . That amounted to an extra $900 in prize money last year . Double that if you bid on yourself & win the Cook-off . It's Happened !!!

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We will have Prizes for:

1^st place Red $500 , 2nd $300 , 3rd $100 - $35 entry ,

1^st place Chili Verde $150 , 2nd $100 , 3rd $50 - $20 entry .

1^st place Salsa $50 - $10.00 entry.

One gallon People's Choice required for Red & Chili Verde, prize $100

Plaques for Whiskerino , 1st time cook , Miss Chili Pepper ,

Mr Hot Stuff , Best Local Cook

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If you are already qualified, please feel free to come and judge! We can use the help! When I get more info I will pass it on. If you would like to contact me via computer you can use my e-mail address: valgereghty@hotmail.com or call me at 928-486-4099.

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For those that have not been to Big Bear, you are missing out on a fun day and now it looks like they are going to have another event on Sunday that you can stick around for. It is the Miss Clementine Contest where the folks dress up in period dress and are judged. It is a fun event for those who have never seen it. Mike Austin will be there as our MC again this year, Mark Sweeney will be chief judge and I along with Donnie will be head scorekeepers. Hope to see you there!
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Cookers & Vendors need to call Mark Gaines very soon

@ 909 - 363 - 6592 No on-line sign-ups . I will mail your

application immediately , & confirm your booth location .

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Val Gereghty

928-486-4099-cell

928-492-1122-fax

valgereghty@hotmail.com

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MONDAY - June 29, 2009

MORE COOKS CORNERS

Now that I am sufficiently rested from this past weekend, I would like to add to the blurb I put out about Cook's Corner's and say a special thank you to Carol & Dave Hancock for coming to the cookoff and for breaking the tie we had for second place on the red chili table. It was nice to see them both.

Don Hammes would like to give a great big thank you to Rhonda (Manager of Cooks Corner) for all her special support and help in making this a SUPER GREAT CHILI COOKOFF for the Cooks. Also to Thank ALL the Cooks and Judges that drove a great distance to support this event, THANKS

Also for those of you who don't know, Marge is my older Sister. I assume everyone knows her since she has been around from the beginning. She is my only sibling. She shows up at a chili cookoff every so often.

Bobbie Gaul

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SUNDAY - June 28, 2009

COOK'S CORNER'S REGIONAL

June 27th, 2009

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This was the 3rd year for the Cook's Corner's Regional, and it was once again a successful cookoff. The cooking area is not easy to get into, but the cooks were patient about it and waited their turn. Cook's Corner's is a biker bar in Trabuco Canyon and it draws a lot of bikers and non-bikers alike and they all love chili. We had a lot of people come out to help with the judging, including Dick and Nancy Swenberger from Arizona, also the Beaty's drove from Bakersfield. We really appreciate everyone coming out for this cookoff. A big thank you to Nancy Swenberger, Sylvia Steinberg and my Sister Marge for all their help with the Scorekeeping, and everyone else who helped with the tables. Also, the weather was quite warm, (about 90 degrees.) It was the warmest day yet in CA this month. Now for the important stuff.

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SALSA: 10 Contestants

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3rd Place: Russ Barnes

2nd Place: Armando Sanchez

1st Place: Darlene Taylor

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CHILI VERDE: 10 Contestants

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3rd Place: Sachiko Brecke

2nd Place: Mike Ford

1st Place: Jan Brown

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RED CHILI: 17 Contestants

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5th Place: Karl Smith and Dennis Macklin Tied

4th Place: Tish Crawford

3rd Place: Marty Leitner (all the way from Sandy Valley, NV)

2nd Place: Bill Ray (who is now Mr. Second)

1st Place: Mike Hulka (Mike won this cookoff last year, so it was a repeat for him.)

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GEORGIS STATE

June 27th, 2009

Called in by Bob Hall

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RED CHILI:

3rd Place: Bob Hall - IL

2nd Place: Tom Hoover - OH

1st Place: Jim Weller - IL

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Back-to-Back Regionals-

- Carson City, Nevada

High Sierra Regional, Saturday, July 18

Northern Nevada Regional, Sunday, July 19

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We'll be back on the grass and under the trees on the grounds of Glen Eagles Restaurant again. We have added new and separate cookoffs for Service Clubs and for Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Bring your RV's--dry camping available on site. Our charity is Parks4Paws, a local nonprofit promoting recreational sites for dogs and their owners. This group will run dog contests and exhibitions both days. Bring your dog (and a leash).

Two chances to qualify for the WCCC in Charleston in all three categories. Contact Bob Grayson, HotAirBob@aol.com, 775-882-6878 (days), and 775-883-1997 (evenings). This will be the 31st annual High Sierra. Please come and cook.

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Oregon State Cook-Off.

Saturday, August 22, one day,
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The cook site is in the Big Springs Park on the grass and under the shade of the trees.
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Prizes for ICS Red and Chili Verde: 1st - $500 + trophy; 2nd - $300 + trophy; 3rd - $100 + trophy.
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ICS Salsa: 1st - $150 + trophy; 2nd - $75 + trophy.
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People's Choice Chili: 1st - $100 + trophy.
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We have set up hotel accomodations and also RV info if need please contact ORStateChili@centurytel.net or at the ICS Website.
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Please let us know if you will be attending. Judges and cooks are needed.
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We have our great all included Friday Night BBQ as well as a couple of tours for those that are interested; Rock Bottom Nursery and Koi Farm and the all new addition at 12 Ranch Wines.
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This is one of the best ran and best time in Southern Oregon. Come experience the 'Bonanza' way!!

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Stinky Gaskill

This is an update on George (Stinky) Gaskill, a long time chilihead. He is not doing very well, Hospice has been brought in to handle his problems. He has memory lapses and doesn't hear very well. He enjoyed receiving the get well cards everyone sent him a few months ago, maybe everyone could once again send him a card to let him know we are thinking about him.

Address for George (Stinky) Gaskill,

429 So. Grand Ave.,

Glendora, CA 91741

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Thanks a lot! Bobbie

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THURSDAY - June 25, 2009

COOKS CORNERS REGIONAL

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

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If YOU are planning on COOKING or JUDGING, please call Don Hammes at 714-720-4798 and let him know that you are planning on being there.

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We need Cooks and Judges.

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This is one of the best run cookoffs on the West Coast - Be a Part Of It.

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We need LADIES for the MISS CHILI PEPPER Contest. (A Great Event)

(Claude Covington can't wait for his job as MC of this event)

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If you are already qualified and want to cook PEOPLES CHOICE - it has a $100.00 Prize.

Thanks,

Don Hammes

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ICS WCCC Hotel Info

Read ALL Info on the ICS Web Site

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www.chilicookoff.com

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BEAT THE HEAT DISTRICT

CHILI COOKOFF

Sunday July 5^th 2009

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We are looking for cooks and judges. This is a nice cookoff right on Lake Gregory in the San Bernardino Mountains. There will be live bands, vendors and a beer garden.

The Chairman for this event is Bob Yeomans (909)496-0143 and he is raising money for The Back Yard Equestrian Center, which do work for young people. The Chief Judge this year is Mike "Ughlee" Austin as Steve and Aggie Wright had a vacation cruise already scheduled. Our Chief Scorekeeper is Kathy Stewart and wranglers will be Mike Stewart and Tony Austin

Please send your entries in on the ICS website, so we can get a count of cooks coming up. Please don't forget your People's Choice as it is part of your entry fee.

Thank You

Mike 'Ughlee" Austin

(909) 883-3596

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TUESDAY - June 23, 2009

Smoke on the Water, Charleston, WV

June 20, 2009

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The riverfront in West Virginia's capital city was the=2 0setting for the 11^th annual Smoke on the Water. An early threat of rain blew away, literally borne off by a brisk breeze that lasted all day. While the wind didn't do much to alleviate the warm temperatures, it did make things interesting at times with respect to keeping tents on the ground.

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Things got rolling with the news that Charleston will be the site of the World's Championship Chili Cookoff this fall. Everyone then settled down to the business of chili: 68 total cooks, with 55 in red, 29 in verde and 21 in salsa.

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Dan Bauer of Alexandria, Va., took top honors in red, earning a prize of $7,500. Other winners were:

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Red – Jim Neves, Troy, Ohio, second place; Larry Lentz, Nicholasville, Ky., third place.

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Verde – Jim Neves, Troy, Ohio, first place ($1,200 prize); Kevin Simmons, Milton, W.Va., second place.

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Salsa – Gail Donovan, Cincinnati, Ohio, first place ($200 prize); Jerry Workman, Charleston, W.Va., second place.

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People's Choice and Best Booth – John Mullins, Charleston, W.Va.

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The event brought in $8,000 for HospiceCare Inc. Another $1,500 was raised through the cookoff's Run for Your Life 5-mile race for colorectal cancer awareness and screening through the Charleston Area Medical Center Foundation.

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See you in October at the World's Championship Chili Cookoff!

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Marina Hendricks, chief judge

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GOLF AT WCCC 2009

Is there anyone up for the golf tourney this year at worlds? I will set it up if we have at least 8 people wanting it. Please email me at GolfNChili@aol.com to let me know. Thanks and best of luck on the trail!

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Paul Whitney

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From CHUCK HOFF

Hey Chili Cooks...Kit and I have done a lot of chili cooking in WV especially in Charleston. If anyone has any questions about Charleston or the area please feel free to ask us about anything you like. We live in Columbus, OH and Charleston is only 157 miles SE of Columbus. The weather for the World in October in Charleston should be similar to what we had in Omaha. The fall colors should be bloom and it should be beautiful site along the Kanawha River. As far as shopping goes they have a Wal-Mart and several Kroger stores, however, they don't have a Costco. So feel free to ask anything you like and we'll try and give you an answer. I think you'll be surprised about the area, you may just end up liking it. OH, BTW the people in Charleston are going to remind you lot like the people in Omaha.
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Chuck Hoff

1133 S. Roosevelt Ave.

Columbus, OH 43209-2949

614-231-0890 (H)

614-370-2017 (M)

drgbreath@sbcglobal.net

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South Jersey Regional Chili Cookoff

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Chili cooks…

July 11^th is the Annual South Jersey Regional Chili Cookoff. This is a great little event, very laid back, cooking in a park next to the Maurice River in Historic Millville, NJ. Winners in Traditional Red, Verde, and Salsa all qualify to cook at the World's Championship in Charleston, WV. Over $6300 prize money…WOW. Only $20 to enter one or all four events, what a deal. Please visit Millville Regional Chili Cookoff, or the ICS site: ICS Millville Regional Chili Cookoff.

4 Chili Categories (Red, Verde, Salsa, People's Choice)

Cash Prizes!

1st prize Red Chili - $2,000

1st prize Chili Verde - $500

1st prize Salsa - $250

1st prize "People's Choice Chili" -$1,000

Best Booth - $500 (Time to dust off those booths!)

$5 Chili-Tasting kits (Proceeds from contest benefits the ACE Summer Art Program)

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David A. Lorenz * 427 Commerce Lane, #7 * West Berlin, NJ 08091

( 856.768.8700 * È609.744.4775 * 7856.768.8282 * *chilihead1@verizon.net

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COOKS CORNERS REGIONAL

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

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If YOU are planning on COOKING or JUDGING, please call Don Hammes at 712-720-4798 and let him know that you are planning on being there.

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We need Cooks and Judges.

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This is one of the best run cookoffs on the West Coast - Be a Part Of It.

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We need LADIES for the MISS CHILI PEPPER Contest. (A Great Event)

(Claude Covington can't wait for his job as MC of this event)

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If you are already qualified and want to cook PEOPLES CHOICE - it has a $100.00 Prize.

Thanks,

Don Hammes

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MONDAY - June 22, 2009

Main Street Tehachapi Cookoff

The 2nd Annual Main Street Tehachapi Cookoff was a huge success. The weather was beautiful - low 80's. The dreaded wind that could have arrived earlier, didn't appear until later in the afternoon. It kicked up pretty strong, but nothing the cooks couldn't handle.

There were 20 Red, 11 Verde and 11 Salsa contestants this year. Thank you to all cooks who came out to support this fairly new event. It has grown - the crowd was bigger than last year thanks to all the advertising. Michelle has promised us to make it even better next year!! So mark it on your calanders; It is a really great event. Don't miss out on a great event!!!

The judging area was inside the Moose Lodge this year.. Thank you to them for this!! They provided the judges with the beer and water, and the air conditioning. It was appreciated by all.

Special thanks for my scorekeeping helpers--Karen Ray, Sylvia and Barry Steinberg. Karen helped me with the Salsa as Barry was a contestant.

SPECIAL thank goes to Dirty Ole Phil...without his help, there wouldn't be water or beer on the tables!! THANK YOU!!!!!

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The Winners:

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SALSA

Hon Mention Barbara Ward

2nd Russell Barnes

1st Gene Beller

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VERDE

3rd Kim Cottrill

2nd Sachiko Brecke

1st Char Sweeney

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RED
3rd Bill Ray

2nd Marty Leitner

1st Char Sweeney - A Happy Lady!!

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Thanks from me and Chief Judge Jim Beaty to all of you who came out to support the city of Tehachapi and this cookoff. We had cooks from Las Vegas, San Diego, Bakersfield, and all points in between to make this event special. Let's make next year even better!!!!

Thanks Michelle for the work you do to promote this cookoff!

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Jim Beaty – Chief Judge & MaryEllen – Chief Scorekeeper

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MAINE STATE

The Wells Chamber of Commerce has a website with an application form and cook off and lodging information for the Maine State Contest;
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http://www.wellschilifest.com/
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For GPS navigators the address for the school is 1470 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090

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Southwest Regional and New Mexico State

August 8 and 9 at the Route 66 Casino in Rio Puerco, about 15 miles west of Albuquerque on I-40. One of the last chances in the Mountain West to get into the WCCC in Charleston, WV. 2 days of qualifying in Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. A big classic car show will going on at the same time, so book your rooms now! Chief Judge is Paul Whitney, ably assisted by the Plager's of Colorado and the Caimi's of Nevada. Come join us for a great weekend in the Land of Enchantment, NEW MEXICO!

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Wachusett Mountain ICS Cookoff

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!

September 13,2009

Wachusett Mountain Chili Cookoff/Music Festival

I spoke to Lee Wood today and he said The Wachusett Mountain ICS Cookoff is ON!!
More information to follow as it develops!

Please check http://www.wachusett.com/EventsActivities/MusicFestival/tabid/118/Default.aspx or this blog for updates!

Thank you,

Michael Freedman

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COOKS CORNERS REGIONAL

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

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If YOU are planning on COOKING or JUDGING, please call Don Hammes at 712-720-4798 and let him know that you are planning on being there.

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We need Cooks and Judges.

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This is one of the best run cookoffs on the West Coast - Be a Part Of It.

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We need LADIES for the MISS CHILI PEPPER Contest. (A Great Event)

(Claude Covington can't wait for his job as MC of this event)

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If you are already qualified and want to cook PEOPLES CHOICE - it has a $100.00 Prize.

Thanks,

Don Hammes

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SUNDAY - June 21, 2009

Sangamon County Fair Regional

New Berlin IL.

Sat. June 20, 2009

The 9th Annual Sangamon County Fair Regional was again another fun event with some very good chili competitors as well as some relatively newer member talking most of the GOLD.

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Typical early summer in the Midwest--------hot and humid! Actually with a slight breeze coming through the covered pavilion on the fair grounds, it was not too bad.

Thunder storms the night before had made the grounds wet and humid, but with the hard work of the very capable Fair Board members and Directors, they had everything cleaned up and spiffed up for the chili cooks as they were arriving.

I've been very fortunate to work with the former Fair Board President, Gene Bergsnieder, and the rest of the Board member for the last 9 years to put on this cookoff. Gene is one of the nicest person that you would ever want to be associated with......Thank You Gene.

We have passed the reins of the cookoff to two very capable and great people in Lloyd Weir (Chairman) and his wife Brenda (Chief Scorekeeper) for this and the following years.

This was Lloyd and Brenda first year to run the cookoff by themselves and what an outstanding job they did.

All of the cooks that were there can attest to that.

Not only are Lloyd and Brenda very good chili cooks, they make Great Chairpersons.

While several cookoffs are somewhat down in numbers, this cookoff seems to hold its own in number of contestants and public attendance.

The Sangamon County Fair is one of the nicest and largest County Fairs in Illinois.

Thank You Chili Cooks for your support and also your continued support for Lloyd and Brenda.

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SALSA 9 contestants

9 judges

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4th = HM - Joe Regan 8 pts (Springfield, IL.)

3rd = Dave Schmitt 8 pts (Springfield, IL)

2nd = Tom Calvert 8 pts (Taylorville, IL.) won tie break

1st = Tina Kruse 11 pts (Taylorville, IL.)

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VERDE 10 contestants

12 judges

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4th = HM - Helen McCauley 11 pts (Springfield, IL.)

4th = HM - Les Eastep 11 pts (Springfield, IL.)

3rd = Chris Toney 12 pts (St Louis, MO.)

2nd = Dave Schmitt 14 pts (Springfield, IL.)

1st = Carolyn Wilson 19 pts (Rochester, IL.)

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RED 20 contestants

14 judges

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3rd = Joni Deere 8 pts (Pana, IL.)

2nd = Tina Kruse 9 pts (Taylorville, IL.)

1st = Don Eastep 12 pts (Springfield, IL)

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Each one of the winners in each of the contest are first time qualifiers in their respective contest.

While Don and Tina are first time qualifiers ever, Carolyn has qualified in Red earlier this year at Forsyth, IL.

This was Carolyns second time to cook chili Verde !!!

Needless to say they were all a bunch of happy chili cooks.

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Congratulations to all the contestants.........They are all winners.

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Bob Hall

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MAINE STATE
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New date, new location. Saturday, August 29th, one day, Maine State only, at the Wells Jr. High School.
The cook off site is a paved parking lot, in front of the school, situated directly on Route 1.
Prizes:

Traditional red; $300 1st, $200 2nd and $100 3rd.

Green; $150, $100 and $50.

Salsa; $100
People's Choice: $250,

Booth/Showmanship: $50.
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The Chamber of Commerce has already sent out cook-off packages, but here are some helpful attachments.
I have A Fact Sheet, Application Form and a MAP for the Chili Cookoff. Send me your emails address and I will send them to youas an attachment.

joetharvey@msn.com
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We a list of accommodation suggestion.

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Remember, school property means red cups are a must.
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Anyone who might be able to help judging, is most welcome. Please let me know if can.
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Thanks,
Joe Harvey joetharvey@msn.com
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COOKS CORNERS REGIONAL

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

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If YOU are planning on COOKING or JUDGING, please call Don Hammes at 712-720-4798 and let him know that you are planning on being there.

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We need Cooks and Judges.

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This is one of the best run cookoffs on the West Coast - Be a Part Of It.

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We need LADIES for the MISS CHILI PEPPER Contest. (A Great Event)

(Claude Covington can't wait for his job as MC of this event)

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If you are already qualified and want to cook PEOPLES CHOICE - it has a $100.00 Prize.

Thanks,

Don Hammes

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SATURDAY - June 20, 2009

ICS Latest News

(Copied from the ICS Web Site)

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WCCC 2009
2009 WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOKOFF

OCTOBER 9-11

APPALACHIAN POWER PARK

CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA

The "official announcement" will be made in the next few days by the City of Charleston.

Please check the ICS WEB SITE for that information.

Please note:

The ICS has negotiated discounted room rates at six properties in Charleston.

The special codes for those discounted rates will not be available to ICS until Monday, June 22nd.

If you book your reservations in Charleston without the codes, you will not be given the discount.

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The ICS website will display the hotel information as soon as the hotels can get it into their reservation systems.

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COOKS CORNERS REGIONAL

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

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If YOU are planning on COOKING or JUDGING, please call Don Hammes at 712-720-4798 and let him know that you are planning on being there.

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We need Cooks and Judges.

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This is one of the best run cookoffs on the West Coast - Be a Part Of It.

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We need LADIES for the MISS CHILI PEPPER Contest. (A Great Event)

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If you are already qualified and want to cook PEOPLES CHOICE - it has a $100.00 Prize.

Thanks,

Don Hammes

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