Sunday - May 21, 2006

Silver State Regional - Bobbie & Norm Gaul

Well the Silver State Regional is now in the history books (at least the ICS history books). We had 22 Red Chili Cooks, 12 Verde Cooks, and 9 Salsa's. There were 5 States represented, NV, AZ, CA, ID, CO. The weather was quite warm, and the only bad thing was the wind blew like you know what, and we had to take down the judging tent and move everything to an almost enclosed space, Scorekeeping was done in Claude and Joyce's room. The Chamber did a great job of getting local people and businesses to participate in the People's Choice contest, they really get into it by decorating their spaces, and it also keeps the ICS cooks from having to bring People's Choice Chili. Next year we hope to have a back to back (Regional & District) and it will be held in one of the parks in town, (grass and shade trees). Will let you know more about that later. The after cookoff party was once again held at Norm and Bobbie's. We had more attendees then ever and served more food then ever, I was very happy to see everyone enjoying themselves. Ormly did his show for everyone, and as usual did an outstanding job.

WE WANT TO SAY A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO FRED WIELAND WHO STEPPED BACK IN TO HELP OUT NORM WITH THE CHIEF JUDGING DUTIES.

Now for the winners:

SALSA:

3rd Pl. Lenn Deevers

2nd Pl. Bob Wiseman

1st Pl. Eileen Beaty

VERDE:

3rd Pl. Jim Jordan

2nd Pl. Bob Wiseman

1st Pl. Barbara Ward

RED CHILI:

3rd Pl. Nancy Swenberger

2nd Pl. Sonny Allen

1st Pl. Eileen Beaty

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SWALLOWS INN REGIONAL CHILI COOK OFF - Steve Wright

The 12th Annual Swallows Inn Regional is history.

Had great beach weather and a tremendous crowd as usual.

23 Traditional Red Chili

Third Place- Allene Macklin

Second Place- Russell Barnes

First Place- Armando Sanchez

7 Chili Verde

Third Place- Vicki Caron

Second Place-Judy Barnes

First Place-Russell Barnes

I want to thank Kathy Stewart for doing a great job as Chief Scorekeeper.

See you next year at the Swallows!!!!!

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NJ State Cookoff Results - Audrey & Steve Falkowski

The 2006 New Jersey State Chili Cookoff was another great success. After a week of rainy, cool weather, the sun came out and warmed every one up. Over 2500 spectators came to sample chili served by over 60 cooks. The $1000 first place prize for People’s Choice draws a lot of non-ICS contestants. The winning team made over 75 gallons of People’s Choice chili. There was also a nice prize of $500 for People’s Choice Salsa. The crowds loved that.

People’s Choice Red Chili winner: Matt Crossken

People’s Choice Salsa winner: Jeff Cousminer

There were 19 Salsa entries:

3^rd – Jim Heywood, NY

2^nd – Judy Omerza, PA

1^st – Kim Eckley, MD

There were 16 Verde entries;

3^rd – Kim Eckley, MD (Won a tie breaker with her husband, Ghon.)

2^nd – Dan Bauer, VA

1^st – Chuck Hoff, OH (He loves New Jersey now)

There were 40 Red entries:

5^th – Stephen Moir (not sure where he from)

4^th – Ghon Eckley, MD

3^rd – Doug Johnson

2^nd – Rich Omerza, PA

1^st – Judy Omerza, PA

Congratulations to all the cooks. We had a great time.

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