FRIDAY - September 15, 2006

Silverado Days Chili Cookoff” on Sunday, October 22, 2006

The Buena Park Chamber of Commerce invites you to our annual “Silverado Days Chili Cookoff” on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at William Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Drive, Buena Park, CA, 90620. Silverado Days, administered by the Buena Park Noon Lions Club, is celebrating its 50^th anniversary and the theme is “Half Century Hoe-Down”. Free admission to the 3-day event which features a carnival, game booths, food court and live entertainment. www.silveradodays.com or www.buenaparkchamber.org

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Entry fee:

$35 (red) for ICS members + 1 gallon People’s Choice

$30 (Verde) for ICS members + 1 gallon People’s Choice

$15 (salsa) for ICS members + 1 quart for turn-in

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Embroidered Aprons for 1^st , 2^nd , 3^rd place winners along with some cash prizes.

First 10 entries can park near booth. Others can unload and load by booth.

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To enter,

click link: Chili Cookoff Flyer and App 2006.doc

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It’s important to send in paperwork and driver’s license copy to the Chamber of Commerce (6601 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621) at least a week before the event so that the Health Department will issue a “go ahead with event” order and not show up at the event and create a hassle!

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Have you completed your ICS WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS Entry Forms ?? Did you send them to VICKIE at the ICS Office?

DO IT THIS WEEKEND !!!!

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THURSDAY - September 14, 2006

Want to spend a little informal time with your fellow cooks, chili friends, and chairman?

The Second Annual Omaha

“CHILI COOKS” Get Together

Thursday, October 5^the, 2006, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Feel free to drop in any time that evening for a beverage, pizza, or just good conversation. We have chosen an informal, fun, and larger room for this year’s event.

Johnny Sortino’s Pizza

Serving Omaha Families for over 40 Years

Pizza – Pasta - Salads

7880 “L” Street 402-339-5050

No host: Food & Beverages

YOU MUST RSVP!

NOTE!!! DUE ROOM SIZE CONSIDERATIONS, WE HAVE SPACE FOR ONLY THE FIRST 120 WHO RESPOND TO THIS INVITATION!

RSVP by October 1st, 2006 to Greg & Lynn

glvirant@att.net or 402.398.9202

DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN OMAHA:

	Turn on N 17TH ST - go 0.2 mi
	Take ramp onto I-480 WEST - go 2.9 mi
	Take exit #452C onto I-80 WEST toward LINCOLN - go 3.5 mi
	Take exit #449/72ND STREET toward RALSTON/LAVISTA - go 0.3 mi
	Turn on S 72ND ST - go 0.9 mi
	Turn on L ST toward US-275/NE-92 - go 0.7 mi
8.	Turn on S 79TH ST - go < 0.1 mi
9.	Turn on L ST - go < 0.1 mi
10.	Arrive at 7880 L ST, OMAHA, on the

WEDNESDAY - September 13, 2006

MESSAGES FROM CAROL HANCOCK -- ICS WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hotel Reservations for Omaha

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE HILTON OMAHA FOR THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP, PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I'VE ASKED THE HOTEL TO EXTEND THE DISCOUNTED RATE OF $109 UNTIL THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH. AFTER THAT DATE, THE RATE GOES BACK TO THEIR REGULAR RATE OF $189.

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ICS WEB SITE

PLANS FOR THE WCCC ARE BEING FINALIZED ON A DAILY BASIS NOW THAT WE'RE DOWN TO THE WIRE!! KEEP CHECKING THE ICS WEBSITE FOR NEW INFORMATION.

http://www.chilicookoff.com/

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Hope to see you in Omaha,

CAROL HANCOCK

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Baja Regional Chili Cookoff on Sept. 16 - Connie Ellig

Juan Hussong and I are trying to get a count of ICS cooks who will be competing in the Baja Regional Chili Cookoff on September 16 in Ensenada. If you plan to cook Traditional Red Chili, please email Connie Ellig as soon as possible at connie@ensenadagazette.com

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TUESDAY - September 12, 2006

CHILI INFO from DICK SWENBERGER

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1. Currently I am keeping track of all those that have achieved "HAT TRICK" status. Currently I have 33 "HAT TRICK" winners. I hope that I have not missed anyone. As you all know, these people will be given an award at the ICS WORLDS Championships. If you know of anyone that has achieved this status and I don't have them listed yet, please let me know. Send an email to GWTWChili@aol.com with the persons name and the contests that they have won ICS RED, CHILI VERDE and SALSA. To see my current list, please check my Web Site of "Dick's UNoffical Chili Contests and Winners List" which is at: http://members.aol.com/swenx/

HAT TRICK winners are listed at the bottom of the Web Page.

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2. If you were a Contest winner at either a STATE or REGIONAL and "Do Not" plan to cook in Omaha, please let Vickie know ASAP Vickie@chilicookoff.com so she can notify the second place contestant and have that person compete in Omaha. This also goes for all District Winners of "CHILI VERDE and SALSA".

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3. For those that are already qualified please COMPLETE and SEND your ICS WORLDS Championships FORMS to Vickie at the ICS Office.

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4. Remember that ICS is having a 40th Anniversary Celebration Party on Friday evening immediately following the Last Chance announcements at Lewis and Clark Landing. We will be honoring Leah & Fred Wieland for their many years of dedication to the International Chili Society. FREE BEER, FREE FOOD, Cash Bar for Mixed Drinks. DANCING to the Doo Wah Riders.

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Status report on Jack Ware - Wes & Ginny Carlson

We just talked to Ken Ware, Jack's son. Ken said Jack came through the surgery with flying colors. In fact, a little before they talked, Ken told Ginny that Jack was setting up in a chair and talking about going to Omaha to cook chili. He is ready to go.

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Wes Carlson

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MONDAY - September 11, 2006

Down East Regional and Maine State cookoffs - Audrey Falkowski

As they say in New England, if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes. Saturday in was warm and sunny, although a bit breezy in the afternoon. A perfect day for the Down East Regional chili cookoff at Wells Harbor Community Park in southern Maine. This was the 8^th annual “Chilifest” and the crowds came out for some good chili. The expected storms held off until we were back in our hotel rooms enjoying some drinks and swapping stories. The rain was due to a cold front that came in and most cooks were wearing sweatshirts on Sunday morning. The temperature in the 60’s didn’t keep the crowds away and the Maine State cookoff on Sunday was just as successful as ever. Cooks came from all over the country to try to win a spot in Omaha. Chief Judge Joe Harvey did a great job in the judging tent.

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Down East Regional results:

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Salsa

3^rd place – Linda Philcrantz NH

2^nd place – Rich Omerza PA

1^st place – Don Oullette NH

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Chili Verde

3^rd place – Dick Dowling CT

2^nd place – Ron Dahlgren FL

1^st place – Kim Eckley MD

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Red Chili

3^rd place – Ron Dahlgren FL

2^nd place – Mike Freedman CT

1^st place – Wes Carlson IL

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Kim and Wes both make their hat tricks!

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Maine State results:

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Salsa

3^rd place – Chuck Hoff OH

2^nd place – Rich Omerza PA

1^st place – Ronda Monroe ME

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Chili Verde

3^rd place – Dick Dowling CT

2^nd place – Jenny Windsor MD

1^st place – Ron Dahlgren FL

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Red Chili

3^rd place – Jenny Windsor MD

2^nd place - Ron Dahlgren FL

1^st place – Mike Freedman CT

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After being a “bridesmaid” for so long, Mike finally made it to the Worlds.

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Once again the chili world has lost a great cook. On Monday, September 4, Jim McDermott passed away in Florida. Jim was fun loving, warm and one of the nicest people on the chili circuit. His great friend, Ron Dahlgren and his stepson Rich Omerza were at the cookoffs this weekend and we dedicated these cookoffs to Jim. Our condolences go out to all of Jim’s family. He will be greatly missed.

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Doug Makin Memorial Canadian Championship - Joy Bilozir

It was a lovely day in Calgary for a chili cookoff. The First Annual Doug Makin Memorial Canadian Championship Cookoff was held at Harvest Hills Boston Pizza and was very well organized. We had 7 cooks for red only. Sherrill Makin and her sister Pat had a lovely breakfast for all the participants. They had also organized a raffle with some really great prizes.
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3rd Place Joy Bilozir 11 points
2nd Place Ralph Wilkinson 12 points
1st Place Randy Bilozir 13 points (this completes Randy's hat trick)
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Thanks - Joy

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TOWN OF SUPERIOR/COLORADO DISTRICT 09/09/06 - Kathy Plager

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SALSA

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3RD PLACE STEPHEN TOMASEK IV

2ND PLACE LISA SCOTT (LOST TIE BREAKER)

1ST PLACE DOLAN LOKEY

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CHILI VERDE

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HM GEORGE LOTT

3RD PLACE CHUCK BURDICK

2ND PLACE HANK WEDEMEYER (LOST TIE BREAKER)

1ST PLACE NOLAN CORDOVA

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RED CHILI

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3RD PLACE STEPHEN TOMASEK IV

2ND PLACE LETA BOND

1ST PLACE CHUCK BURDICK

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WCCC Golf Tournament - Paul Whitney

We have twelve folks signed up for the tournament so far. Still have not heard from regulars like Sonny Allen, Ron Michel and Gerry Lind. Please let me know soon if you you are planning on participating this year. It's a great course and a lot of fun. Email me at GolfNChili@aol.com or call 928-526-4314. Look forward to seeing you out there!

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“BAJA REGIONAL” COOKOFF ON SEPTEMBER 16

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Head south of the border for Mexican Independence Day and J.D. Hussong’s 30th Annual Baja Regional Chili Cookoff on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Quintas Papagayo Resort in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico (70 miles south of San Diego, CA). There are some great cash prizes for ICS Red Chili: $700 dlls. for First Place; $200 for Second; $100 for Third. The winner advances to the 2006 ICS World Championship.

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Red Chili Entry Fee for ICS members is $30 plus minimum one gallon of People's Choice handout chili containing beans or pasta. We provide canopy, table and chair; you provide cooking stove (no electricity available), utensils, small sampling cups for People's Choice, and any signs or decorations for your cooking area.

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Once again we will be holding our Salsa Contest. If we have the requisite 7 ICS members competing, it will be an "Official ICS Salsa Contest." ICS members who are cooking chili may compete for FREE in the Salsa Contest (one free entry per team that competes in chili). Since most cooks do not pre-register, we will not be able to inform you whether the Salsa Contest is "ICS Official" or not until registration is completed prior to judging. But whether or not it is "ICS official," there will be trophies. One cup of vegetable/traditional salsa and one cup of fruit salsa is required for the Salsa Contest.

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There will also be “Open” Red Chili and Salsa Contests for non-ICS members. Entry fees are the same as for ICS members. Cash prizes for “Open” Red Chili are: $250 dlls. for First Place; $100 for Second; $50 for Third. In case you have friends who are not ICS members but want an opportunity to compete for cash prizes, this is their chance!

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Since Pancho McNiff has a previous commitment, Ken Merritt will be our ICS Coordinator this year. His U.S. tel. is (949) 857-4248. For ICS, Open or Salsa Contest registration forms by email, contact Quintas Papagayo at papagayo@prodigy.net.mx If you would like to judge chili, please advise Ken by phone and/or Connie Ellig by e-mail: connie@ensenadagazette.com

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For room reservations, contact Quintas Papagayo at (011-52-646) 174-4575 or (011-52-646) 174-4980; e-mail: papagayo@prodigy.net.mx

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For cook's schedule or more information, visit the J.D. Hussong Baja International Chili Cookoff web site www.hussongs.com/chilicookoff.html To read the press release, visit http://www.ensenadagazette.com/hussongchili06.html

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We look forward to seeing you in Ensenada. It will be a great Cookoff and a memorable fiesta! Viva México!

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Connie Ellig

Public Relations Director

J.D. Hussong Baja International Chili Cookoff on Sept. 16, 2006

E-mail: connie@ensenadagazette.com

Ensenada tel/fax (011-52-646) 176-4159

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SUNDAY - September 10, 2006

Michigan State - Leo Buk

Chili Cooks.
If you are going to cook in the Great Lakes Regional (first for 07) on Oct.1st but you still need to qualify for or get that Triple Crown for the 2006 World Cook-off This is your last chance.

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Sept 30th is the 28th Michigan State and Pat Wilhite Memorial Chili Cook-off held at Biker Bob's Motown Harley on Telegraph Rd in Taylor Mich. Set up is at 9:00, Verde starts at 11:00, Red starts at 12:00. Tropies and cash will be awarded to the winners.

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For more information contact Leo at 734-231-0618 Hope to see you at the cook-off.

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An Off Weekend in Southern CA. - Karen Ray

There was not a sanctioned chili cookoff this weekend in Southern California. Oh, my! What will we do! Oh, no problem; Barry and Sylvia Steinberg are having their practice cookoff. We can go there.

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This annual practice chili cookoff (read party!) is always held the weekend after Labor Day weekend. The venue is Barry and Sylvia's backyard patio and yard. It is always well attended by Southern CA chilifolks and friends, neighbors and relatives of the Steinbergs. Since the beginning, Ray Little has been the Chief Judge and his companion, Mary Ellen Weber, the Scorekeeper. Ray's passing last May made this a bit of a bittersweet occasion, and many fond memories of Ray were shared throughout the day, along with some tears and some smiles. Mary Ellen was on hand to do her scorekeeping job for the new Chief Judge, Claude Covington.

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People began arriving for the party at about 7:30 am on Saturday. When all the cooks had assembled there were four Chili Verde contestants and seven people cooked Traditional Red Chili. Practicing Chili Verde were Karen Ray, Patricia Sanchez, Barry Steinberg and Maud Swick. The diehard red cooks were Bob Dyer, Mike Ford, Irene Menchaca, Bill Ray, Armando Sanchez, Barry Steinberg and George Swick. Of this group, only Irene Menchaca has not yet qualified for the World's Championship. She said that she was practicing for the Last Chance Cookoff! And, just like a lot of other chili cookoffs, Norma Ferrante was on hand to document the day on film.

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As always, Barry and Sylvia's hospitality was outstanding. They provided not only the venue but also all of the beverages for the day---water, soda, and beer (alcoholic and non). The guests (cooks and others) brought "appetizers" which ranged from Bill Ray's ribs and Jim Beaty's pulled pork to cheese platters, dips and chips, fruit plates and an outstanding shrimp cocktail from Ken and Jan Brown.

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As the day progressed and everybody ate and drank, the chilis were turned in for judging. Right after the turn-in the chilis are judged by the cooks. This is the "preliminary table". It doesn't count for anything, but it's fun to judge your own chili and to see how your peers rate it and to get their comments. The "final table" is then judged by the other guests to determine the winners for the day. Special guest judges were Dana and John from Malibu. Dana is the Chair of the Malibu Kiwanis back-to-back Regionals on Labor Day weekend. She kindly gave some of her leftover supplies to Barry and Sylvia to help out with their party. Among the ICS folks who came to judge and to party were Susie Baumberger, Jim and Eileen Beaty, Ken and Jan Brown, Celia "Tootie" Gray, Paul and Elizabeth Laroche, Jim Rasey and Dave Thomas. They were joined at the judging tables by the other partygoers, so the chilis were very thoroughly sampled and rated.

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As if we had not had enough to eat already, after the judging we were invited into Barry and Sylvia's family room where they had set out a table loaded with sandwich fixins, accompanied by salads and side dishes and desserts furnished by the guests. No one could walk away from this party saying they weren't fed well!

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Oh, yes, there were winners of the contests, all of whom will be at the World's Championship in Omaha next month. And the winners were:

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Chili Verde:

3rd, Karen Ray

2nd, Barry Steinberg

1st, Maud Swick

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Traditional Red Chili:

3rd, Bob Dyer

2nd, Irene Menchaca

1st, Armando Sanchez

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Thanks, Barry and Sylvia, for a fun and satisfying day!

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