THURSDAY - June 29, 2006

Hotel Information for ICS Worlds from Vickie at ICS

Hilton Omaha is one of the ICS's Sponsors

Hotel	Contact Info	Rates
Hilton Omaha	1-800-HILTONS	Special ICS Rate
Event Sponsor	www.omaha.hilton.com	$109
Hilton Garden Inn -	1-877-STAY-HGI	$70 - $99
Omaha Downtown	www.hiltongardeninnomaha.com
Courtyard by Marriott -	1-800-321-2211	$70 - $99
Omaha Downtown	www.courtyardomaha.com
Doubletree Hotel -	1-800-222-TREE	$100 & above
Omaha Downtown	www.doubletree.com
Economy Inn	1-402-345-9565	$69 & under
Embassy Suites	1-800-362-2779	$100 & above
Downtown / Old Market	www.omaha.embassysuites.com
Redick Plaza Hotel	1-888-342-5339	$70 - $99
Sheraton Omaha Hotel	1-800-325-3535	$100 & above
	www.sheraton.com
Mormon Trail Hotel	1-402-455-4500	$69 & under
Sleep Inn & Suites	1-800-688-2525	$69 & under
at the Airport	www.sleepinn.com/hotel/ne019
Country Inn & Suites	1-800-456-4000	$70 - $99
Airport	www.countryinns.com

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BLUEGRASS REGIONAL COOK-OFF - Diane Lentz & Family

Come join us for some good ol' chili cooking.

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The Bluegrass Regional Chili Cook-Off will be held on August 19th at Good Ol Days Farm, 544 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles, KY. (Lexington).

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We will be serving up all three ICS categories--red chili, chili Verde, and salsa, with the winners of each representing the BllueGrass in Omaha. Red Chili-$1000 (win), $250 (place), $100 (show). Chili Verde--$300, $100, $50. Salsa--$100. People's Choice will re awarded. We are pleased to have as chief judges, Georgia Weller, 1996 ICS World Champion and Jim Weller, 2000 ICS World Champion. All proceeds from the cook-off goes to our chosen charity, the Shiners Hospital for Children in Lexington. Incidentally, the Shiner's are volunteering help and guarantee and good time for everyone. We will have live, Bluegrass music performed by the acclaimed Dean Osborne Band, children's activities,etc

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Cooking Schedule:

8:00-9:00 Registration/setup

9:30 Cooks meeting

10:30 Green chili-light fire

12:00 Red Chili-light fire

12:00 Salsa turn-in

1:30 Turn in Green chili for judging.

3:00 Turn in Red chili for judging

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Host hotel is Four Points Sheraton ($79/night) (859) 259-1311. Rooms reserved until Aug, 11. LaQuinta (right next door to Sheraton) $75/night (859)231-7551 (holding a block of 10 rooms until Aug.1st (Availability only after that. You must mention International Chili Society at both places for these rates

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Cook's party Friday night 7-9 p.m. at cook-off site. Barbecue/beer provided by John Dance, host and proprietor. Cooks are invited to bring a side dish, if desired. Try to let us know if you will be able to attend.

Please note that if you plan to fly into Lexington (Lex), we have just found out that Bluegrass Airport will be closed from 6:00 p.m. on Friday the 18th until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday the 20th. There WILL be flights up to 6 p.m. on Friday and after 6 p.m. on Sunday. The best alternative airport would be Louisville (SDF) or Cincinnati(CVG). Both airports are between 70-80 miles and an easy drive to Lexington. Since there will be no Lentzs' cooking, we do have several stoves, etc. that we would be glad to let someone use if they are flying--one less thing to pack.

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Any questions or for more info contact Larry and Diane Lentz (859) 223-2867. E-mail Chiligal1@aol.com. Info also on website at www.goodoldays.com

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