Monday - May 15, 2006

Southwest Regional - Bob Plager

Results of the Southwest Regional May 13, 2006

SALSA:

3rd Ron Williams

2nd Steve Tomasek III CO

1st Dave Watrol

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CHILI VERDE:

3rd Dave Watrol

2nd Jim McVain

1st Mike Rook CO

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ICS RED

3rd Bonnie Tomasek CO

2nd Kay Rook CO

1st Gary Hunt ( Won Tie Breaker )

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Chili cookoff in Lake Ariel, Pa - Jim Miller

SATURDAY JUNE 10TH

NEPA 2ND ANNUAL DISTRICT CHILI COOKOFF & VEHICLE SHOW

Lake Ariel is a small town located in northeast PA, about 20 minutes from Scranton and it is easily accessible off of interstate 84 at exit 17. The lake Ariel fire company uses fund raisers to help us maintain our daily expenses since we have no funding from the town.

This is our second year doing the cookoff last year we had about 9 ICS cooks and another 8 or so fire department cooks for the fire department division. We are hoping that within the next 2 years we can make this event grow into a regional cookoff but for that we need your help. We feel that the cash prizes we our offering are of a nice amount that it makes it worthwhile to travel to the cookoff and for those of you wishing to stay longer we are in the popcorn's so there is lots to do either before or after the cookoff.

If any one needs info on camp grounds let me know there are a few in the area , also the Comfort inn in Hamlin has a block of rooms set aside for chili cooks you just need to mention you are here for the lake Ariel chili cookoff and will get a special rate.

If anyone wants more information you can contact me at

Jim miller 570-698-1440 or jwm52461@aol.com

THANK YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE

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City of Colton Unity Day Regional - Karen Ray

Yet another beautiful Spring day appeared last Saturday for the 2nd Annual Unity Day Chili Cookoff. Did I say Spring? It felt more like summer; temperatures were in the mid-80's! This event is a true community affair. There are displays from many City of Colton Departments, including a great turnout from the Fire Department. But talk about one-upmanshop---the Swat team showed up in their brand new customized Hummer, and in full Swat uniform!

Public attendance was excellent. They greatly enjoyed all of the vendors and music and particularly the People's Choice chili provided by the cooks. Wyatt Earp once lived in Colton, and we usually see some members of the family here. In fact, last year Don Earp judged for us. This year was lacking any activity from them, and we didn't think to ask why.

But the cooks had plenty to keep them occupied. All three contests were "hotly" contested for the outstanding prize money available for the winning. Bill Ray was Chief Judge. The Scorekeepers were Karen Ray and Mary Ellen Weber. Chairperson Judy Clarke is also a chili cook, as is her husband, Tom. They put together a super event. And the winners were:

People's Choice Chili, $100: Udo Winkler, Parrot Head Chili

Salsa (20 entries):

3rd, $100: Mike Ford

2nd, $250: Don Hammes

1st, $500: Jodi Wiseman

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Chili Verde (11 entries):

5th, $50: Russell Barnes

4th, $100: Mary Nicoll

3rd, $250: Bob Wiseman

2nd, $500: Mike Austin

1st: $750: Mike Ford (finally, after four 2nd's in a row!)

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Traditional Red Chili (20 entries):

5th, $100: Allene Macklin

4th, $250: Jim Rasey

3rd, $500: Mike Hulka (after a six-month layoff from chili competition)

2nd, $750: Don Hammes

1st, $1000: Sachiko Brecke

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Inland Empire Regional - Karen & Bill Ray

Just two weeks to go until the 4th Annual Inland Empire Regional. Entries are a little slow coming in, but we're confident that we'll have a full complement of cooks on May 27TH. This is another excellent community affair with something for everyone.

For you who have not been able to attend, here's what goes on. We close off six blocks of Magnolia Avenue, one of the main thoroughfares in Riverside. At one end is a car show, at the other end the chili cookoff. In between is a craft fair (all homemade crafts), food vendors and lots of activities for the kids, including a pony sweep. On the main stage we are entertained in the morning by the La Sierra High School Jazz Band. At 11:00 "Cub" takes over for the rest of the day. "Cubo" is an excellent band, the members of which are all also members of the Riverside Police Department.

Estimated attendance the last three years has been 8,000 to 10,000 people! They are very appreciative of the People's Choice Chili offered by the ICS cooks, as well as the exotic concoctions supplied by the Community Cooks for their contest.

Excellent prize monies are waiting to be won, as well as trophies for 1st through 5th places.

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Salsa: $300, $150 and $75

Chili Verde: $500, $250 and $150

Traditional Red Chili: $1000, $500 and $250

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The best first-time ICS cook receives $250 and a trophy

The winner of the ICS People's Choice contest receives $250 and a trophy

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Chief Judge is Steve Porter. Scorekeepers are Mary Ellen Weber and Donnie Gordon. Master of Ceremonies is Claude Covington.

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If you're already qualified and can't cook, come on out and help with the judging! We need your help, and the cooks will appreciate it. We have a list of local motels with their rates, if you need accommodations.

Hope to see you there on May 27th.

Bill and Karen Ray

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