SATURDAY - September 23, 2006

ICS Texas State Results

We held the Texas State Championship in Jamaica Beach, Texas today. We had 13 cooks and 18 judges (all of the locals wanted to judge and we did not turn them away). The 1st place chili beat the next chili by 15 points.

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Here are the results.

ICS RED CHILI

1st Bruce Wilkins, Houston, TX 27 points

2nd Honey Jones, Canyon Lake, TX 13 points

3rd Cecil Schmidt, League City, TX 11 points

See you in Omaha

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Donna & Kevin Foley

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Mentone CA Regional - by Karen Ray

The weather forecast did not come true! It was predicted that the Inland Empire would have temperastures in the 90s with serious Santa Ana winds. Since this cookoff is held at a Christmas Tree Farm/Pumpkin Patch, this would have made for a hot, miserable and dirty day. Instead temperatures remained in the 80s with only an occasional gust of light wind. The Mentone Chamber of Commerce could not have ordered a better day for their annual event.

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The turnout from chili cooks was good for this last Regional of the chili year in Southern California. The turnout from the public was sensational. From the time the gates opened at 11:00 am the area was crowded with people enjoying the day and the beer and the People's Choice chili and the beer and the bands and the beer and the vendors and the beer. Three separate locally popular bands played throughout the day, entertaining everyone with their versions of rock and roll.

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Chairman, Jim Lotito, headed up this 6th Annual Chili Cookoff. You may remember Jim as the fellow who traveled across the country with Ormly Gumfudgin in his special Volkswagen customized to represent a stagecoach, publicizing the ICS in particular and chili in general. Jim does a marvelous job of recruiting new ICS members for this cookoff. Of 17 Salsa contestants, 5 were locals; of 27 Traditional Red entrants, 12 were locals; and 1 of the 8 Chili Verde participants was a local cook.

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The trophies are priceless. Each piece is a unique ceramic statue mounted with a commemorative plaque designating the contest won.

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The winners were:

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Best Booth, Best Showmanship and People's Choice Chili were all won by Udo Winkler. Parrot Head Chili.

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Best Costumes were the Women of Moose Lodge #1335 from Mentone.

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Salsa:

3rd, Karl Smith

2nd, Marilee Barrett, all the way from Idaho to lose a tiebreaker to

1st, Judy Barnes, thrilled to be representing Mentone at Omaha!

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Chili Verde:

3rd, Bob Wiseman

2nd, Domenique Blosfield

1st, David Thomas, cooking his 3rd bowl of Chili Verde!

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Traditional Red Chili:

5th, Kyra Schneider

4th, Gene Wheat

3rd, Mike Stewart, the defending champion

2nd, Craig Stanton, competing in his fourth chili cookoff; great job Craig!

1st, David Thomas, who had what you might call a pretty good day!

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DO IT TODAY!!!!

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more ICS WORLD's News being added Daily

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FRIDAY September 22, 2006

Utah State

All right folks here's the scoop!
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Utah State for the 2007 Season
October 21, 2006
(That's right literally just weeks away.)
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After 4 years of putting up with my hijinks and pitifully low-budget
operation,
we're going to have a real honest-to-goodness highfalutin chili
extravaganza.
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REAL PRIZE MONEY!
REAL TROPHIES!
REAL HEALTH INSPECTORS!
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No more checks for $1.37
No more goofy trophies
No more fake health inspectors (That's a good thing?)
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We still have to work out some of the details, but it's a done deal
The ICS has the sanction money and all is right with the world.
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The cookoff location is a few miles east of Odgen, Utah in the
beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
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I will be meeting the Wolf Creek folks the next day or two and will
continue to bombard you with new information.
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You're welcome to call me (801-573-3924) or email (jeff@grumpy.com) if
you have questions.
I hope you all enjoy the new television season.
Happy Trails,
Jeff Ray
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Utah State Howlfest Chili Cookoff State
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Date
10/21/2006
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Location
Wolf Mountain
3567 E Nordic Valley Way
Liberty, Utah
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Cookoff Categories
Red Chili--Chili Verde--Salsa
Winner advances to: WCCC 2007
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For More Information, Contact:
Sue Munson
PO Box 658
Eden, UT 84310
801-745-3435 x 209
smunson@wolfcreekresort.com

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Update - Heart of Gold Chili Cookoff

Heart of Gold Chili Cookoff

September 30, 2006

Del Mar Fairgounds Infield

Cookers : THE TIME SCHEDULE FOR COOKING HAS CHANGED,

IT IS POSTED BELOW.

If possible, please contact me directly if you plan on cooking at 760 801-0420.

SCHEDULE FOR CHILI COOKOFF ONLY

7-9:00 AM ARRIVAL TIME, please use the entrance called Solana Gate which is on

Via De La Valle west of Jimmy Durante Blvd. Going down this entrance at the check in

gate, you will give security your name and tell them you are a Chili Cooker. You will

be going over a bridge to the infield site and will be directed by someone once you

cross the bridge.

9:00 AM CHILI VERDE COOKS MEETING

9:30 AM CHILI VERDE COOKS START YOUR FIRES

9:45 AM RED CHILI COOK’S MEETING

11:00 AM SALSA JUDGES MEETING

11:00 AM RED CHILI COOKS STARTS YOUR FIRES

11:30 AM SALSA TURN IN AND JUDGING

11:30 AM PEOPLES CHOICE, READY TO GIVE AWAY

12:00 PM CHILI VERDE JUDGES MEETING

12:30 PM CHILI VERDE COOKS TURN IN CHILI/JUDGING

1:30 PM RED CHILI JUDGES MEETING

2:00 PM PEOPLE’S CHOICE, BALLOT TURN IN

2:00 PM RED CHILI COOKS TURN IN CHILI/JUDGING

3:00 PM ANNOUNCE CHILI COOKOFF WINNERS

Any Judges planning on being here that day, please contact me directly at the above #.

You will come in the same way. Please try to arrive by 11.00am.

Thanks.

You may also contact Bob Dyer @951-244-7763

REMEMBER, we have multiple events going on that day. Including a Classic Car Show, Motorcycle Event and Safety Fair, Over 40 vendors and lots of fun including our Chili Cookoff.

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DO IT TODAY!!!!

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more ICS WORLD's News being added Daily

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THURSDAY - September 21, 2006

"Chiliblast 2006" Florida Championship

November 4^th , 2006

Event: “Chiliblast 2006” State of Florida Championships

Contact: Doug Roy

3460 Countryside Blvd. #10

Clearwater, FL 33761-1336

Website: www.floridachili.com

Email: floridachili@floridachili.com

Phone: 727.781.6330 or 727.480.9880

Fax: 727.781.6330

Location: Coachman Park, 301 Drew st., Clearwater, FL.

Entry Fee: $30 Red Chili, $10 Salsa or $20 Verde

Or enter all three categories for $50.

Make Checks Payable to: City of Clearwater

Charity: Clearwater Parks & Recreation Programs

Winner advances to the: 2007 ICS World’s Championship Chili Cookoff

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Hotel: Hampton Inn, 21030 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Clearwater, FL. 33765, 727-791-7759 “Chiliblast 2006” rate $69.00 by 10/15. 5 miles from cookoff.

Just Remodeled.

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Driving Directions for the Golf Tournament

From Downtown Omaha, get on I-80 west and exit at Exit 432.

Take a right, go about a quarter of a mile, then turn left on US Hwy 6

Take US 6 six miles and turn left into the golf course.

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We still have spots left, would love to have any of you who golf join us for a fun day.

Contact Paul Whitney at golfnchili@aol.com or call 928-853-1161

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Baja Regional Results - by Mike Stewart

It was a beautiful day, Mexican Independence Day, in sunny Ensenada. As usual, John Hussong did a marvelous job creating a festive atmosphere, and had decorated all of the booths. Red, white and green bunting and balloons festooned the cook-off site. The only thing missing was ICS cooks. The chief judge announced that of the 9 cooks present, only 3 were ICS members. No effort was made to recruit the additional 4 cooks from the ‘open’ competitors in order to make it a sanctioned cook-off. There was minimal, if any promotion of this fun cook-off, possibly resulting in the lack of cooks. Kathy and I decided to save our efforts for Mentone and did not participate. Well, as Chief Judge Ken Merritt said, “What happens in Baja stays in Baja.”

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DO IT TODAY!!!!

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more ICS WORLD's News being added Daily

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TUESDAY - September 19, 2006

Banks of the Elk Regional

Bank of the Elk Reg.

Clay, WV

Sept 17

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It was a beautiful sunny day on the banks of the Elk River in Clay County West Virginia.

Clay, WV is noted for the home of the Golden Delicious Apple and that they did have.

Each contestants was given a large bag of the very beautiful and delicious apples.

Joretta Gray (Chairperson) along with Connie Sizemore (Head Score Keeper) did an excellent job of organizing and putting on this cookoff.

Joretta had prizes, awards, ribbons, trophies, and CASH for many of her contestant categories.

How about $2,500 for first place Chili!.........That is some serious cash.

Many of the cooks participated in the peoples choice which was a donation collected for funds for the Clay County 4H Association.

The winning peoples Choice Winner had collected over $129 for the 4H Association along with monies from the other contestants.

This was a very nice cookoff and Joretta and her other volunteers are planning for bigger and better things next year which will include a Classic Corvette Show......mark your calendars!

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Best Booth = Larry Summey (Dunbar, WV)

Best Costume = Larry Summey (Dunbar, WV)

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Queen's Choice = Kimberly Mallory (Kitts Hill, OH)

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People's Choice = Ronda Dennis (Clay, WV)

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SALSA 8 contestants

7 judges

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3rd = Archie Chestnut (Charleston, WV)

2nd = Ken Kostal (Marblehead, OH)

1st = Carrie Lentz (Nicholasville, KY)

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CHILI 23 contestants

18 judges

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3rd = Carrie Lentz (Nicholasville, KY)

2nd = Seth Swanson (???, WV)

1st = Kimberly Mallory (Kitts Hill, OH)

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Not only did Kimberly walk off with the $2,500 she also completed her "Hat Trick"

Seth is a new first time ICS member and this was his first pot of competition chili. Seth is a very nice young man and he was very excited.

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

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Additional Info for Jack Black

Hi chili world on Saturday September 17th My dad {Jack Black} Passed away.
He really loved the chili world and I know it would have meant alot to him
for everyone to know so please if I have left any one out Please Forward
this. He is finally at peace. If any information is needed for the service
please call me {Ora} at 760-403-3545. The service will be held on Sunday the
24th in Glendale Arizona. Thank you all and hopefully see ya down the chili
trail.
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Ora Scantlin
13378 seminole rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308

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MISSOURI STATE SEPT 30TH-Close to being your last chance to Qualify!!!

Wesport Plaza in St. Louis is calling all cooks!!

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11 Days and counting until the 31st Annual Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Competition!!!

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We still have a few spaces for Red, Verde or Salsa Cooks!. Don't miss your chance to make it Omaha.

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Call 314.961.2828 or visit our website at www.nkfstl.com

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Hope to see you there.

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Michael Goldstein
Event Chairman

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Joe DeFrates Memnorial Cookoff

It is not too late to sign up for the Joe DeFrates Memorial Chilli Cookoff.

As we all know, Joe was instrumental in the Chilli spelling Chili, As this is the way the Aztec Indians had spelled the word Chilli in the early 1500's.

The cookoff will be at the Ansar Shrine Center in Springfield, IL. on Sun. 9/24.

This will be one of the last chances to qualify for the WCCC.

We will be doing Salsa and Red chilli.

Winner of the Red Chilli will win $1,000.

This should get you to Omaha and some extra cash for more cilli beans!

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Contact Bob Hall for info @ Bobschili@aol.com

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THANK YOU's

A Special THANK YOU to Bob Hall & Barbara Ward for helping me keep all the ICS Contest Information Up to Date for the BLOG and Dick's State & Regional Contests and Winners Web Site at http://members.aol.com/swenx/

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MONDAY - September 18, 2006

Jack Black - Announcement written by Karen Ray

The chili world has lost another of it's special old timers. Jack Black passed away on Sunday, September 17th, having suffered multiple strokes, a staph infection and complications of diabetes. His family was with him at the end.

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The West Coast chili folks will remember Jack announcing his arrival at the cookoffs with a clatter and a crash of canopy poles. Jack was a fierce competitor who thoroughly enjoyed the chili contests and participated totally in the spirit of the cookoffs. Although he underwent a double amputation of his legs some time ago due to diabetes, Jack continued to compete in chili cookoffs as long as his health allowed. He and his wife, Rita, lived and cooked in Southern California, then in the Reno area, and finally settled in Western Arizona, where they have lived for the last several years.

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Jack is survived by his wife, Rita, their daughter Ora Ann Scantlin and a son, whose name escapes me. Services will be held on Sunday, September 24th in Glendale, Arizona. For more information, please call Ora at (760) 403-3545. Cards of sympathy may be sent to:

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Rita Black

16429 North 45th Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85306

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Ora Scantlin

13378 Seminole Road

Apple Valley, CA 92308

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SUNDAY September 17, 2006

TEXAS STATE September 23, 2006

Texas State which was cancelled has been revived by Kevin Foley (2006 Arizona State Champion) and is set for September 23, 2006. It will be held in Jamaica Beach City Park, Jamaica Beach, TX. (Near Galveston, TX.)

For Information, CONTACT:

Kevin Foley
4252 Pirates Beach
Galveston, TX 77554
713-397-1295
kjfoley36@aol.com

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3rd Annual Denver Chili & Salsa Championship Cookoff - Sunday October 1, 2006

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The Do Good Dude, once again, has organized a District cookoff at the Platte River Bar & Grill on Santa Fe Road & Bowles in Littleton, Colorado for October 1st, 2006.

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This is the FIRST Cookoff of the 2007 year, and we'd like it to be a Regional again next year, so everyone, come on out. Of course, the winner of Red Chili advances to the Last Chance in 2007, and Chili Verde and Salsa qualify for the World's Championship in 2007.

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Yes, it is one week before the World's. We know that!! Maybe, some of you traveling to the World's will drive to beautiful Colorado en route to Omaha. Think about it.

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All proceeds will go to support military families of our Armed Forces. The Do Good Dude will have military HumVees there with major artillery fire power onboard (not live of course), and will have military personnel selling tasting kits, and more. Denver Broncos cheerleaders are scheduled to appear, since it is a bye week.

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For Colorado Cooks, info will coming via email. For information on the Cookoff, please contact either:

Do Good Dude at 303-564-9038 or DoGoodDude@aol.com

Steve Tomasek at 303-660-3942 or SnBChili@aol.com

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Tail Gate District Winners - St Louis, MO

The Community Care Event was the charity today. They care for abused
and abandoned dogs and had a booth at the cookoff.
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With Busch Stadium within view across the street, a great country band in
the back ground and good food and drink at Al Hrabosky's Ballpark Saloon
a new district cook off was born. A fun time was had by all seven cooks.
These are seven new members of ICS who were eager to get involved,
cook good chili and learn how ICS puts on a cook off. They jumped right in
with the following results:
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3rd place: Robbie Cassell
2nd place: Pam Parker
1st place: Steve Gilmore
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Go Cardinals! They won the baseball game that started as we were
announcing winners. A great day and beautiful weather.
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Jerry and Jean Simmons

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CONNECTICUT STATE

After 3 days of rain and the forecast for morning showers, the sun decided to shine on us from the beginning. It was a beautiful day with the breezes off the sound at East Shore Park in East Haven, CT. This was a particularly difficult cookoff to run for Chairperson Sharon Willard, as it is the first one since her beloved husband, Ted died a month ago. She said that he was always her rock and kept her going in the tough times. The chili cooks got together and with the permission of the Parks Department, a tree was planted in Ted’s name near the cookoff site. The Marine presence at the cookoff honored us all with “Taps”, which left us all in tears. There were some nice pictures of Ted and it made it feel like he was still looking out for us.
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There were a good number of cooks, considering this was the last cookoff in the northeast before the Worlds.
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Sharon also started a “Road to Omaha” cup a few years back to allow the cooks that have already qualified to cook up a practice pot and have it judged separately.
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Results:
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Salsa 11 entries
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3rd place – Dave Lorenz NJ
2nd place – Jim Heywood NY
1st place – Chris Bucciferro CT
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Verde 8 entries
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3rd place tie (not broken)
Mike Kropp, NH
Mike Merola, CT
2nd place – Jim Stoddard, TX
1st place – Dick Dowling, CT
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Road to Omaha 6 entries
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Tie for 2nd (not broken)
Beanie Eis, NY
Judy Omerza, PA
1st place – Mike Freedman, CT
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Red chili 15 entries
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5th place – Dave Schulman, CT
4th place – Jim Heywood, NY
3rd place – Dick Dowling, CT
2nd place – Jim Eis, NY
1st place – Joe Harvey, MA
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We all had a great time and we will see you in Omaha!
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Audrey Falkowski
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