FRIDAY - October 13, 2006

"Airline travel with propane stoves". From Jim Stoddard

I have received an email from Frontier Airlines customer
service. They said that propane stoves are accepted aboard their
aircraft. I have included it on my website under "Links" and
"Airline travel with propane stoves". I have updated a few
links. You can access my website from this BLOG on the right side of
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UTAH STATE - Oct 21 is FAST APPROACHING, are you ready?.

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THURSDAY - October 12, 2006

BEATTY DAYS CHILI COOKOFF

Friends, October 28th is fast approaching. The Beatty Days cookoff is a very unique cookoff. They have Bed Races, Wagon Rides, Wheelbarrow Races, Car show, Old West Shoot outs, Bike show, Vendors, Dutch Oven Cookoff on Sunday and much much more. This is a really fun cookoff and I hope we get enough cooks to make it a Regional. We also will need Judges, so if you are in the market for a fun weekend, come on out to Beatty and help us. They only have Salsa and Red Chili right now, which makes for an easy day. Fred and Patti Summers says they have room for the first 9 people that want to stay with them at their new place. Their number is 775-553-9351.

There is a Motel 6 in Beatty, phone number is 775-553-9090, and the Stagecoach Casino, phone number 775-553-2419. The Motel 6 is fairly new. Let us know if you can be there to either cook or Judge by emailing us at chiliahr@veawb.coop or you can email Ann Marchand Chairperson of the cookoff at annspastandpresent@beattynv.com or the Chamber of Commerce at Beattychamber@beatynv.com

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On Sunday the 29th there will be an open Dutch Oven Cookoff, Norm has been asked to be Chief Judge and he agreed to do it. This will be a new experience, we were there for the one they had last year, the only problem was, they only had one entry, (Fred Summers) would like to see them get more this year. Phil Morosky did a Dutch Oven Cookoff at this Chili Cookoff this year and it proved to be a lot of fun, and good eating.

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UTAH STATE is October 21st, are you ready?.

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WEDNESDAY - October 11, 2006

Lost Camera at ICS World's Championships

Ormly Gumfudgin (ICS Historian) has lost his camera and was wondering if anyone might have picked it up. It is a Leica camera and was in its case when lost.

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If you have found it, please contact Vickie at the ICS Office.

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Dick's UnOffical Web Site ( http://members.aol.com/swenx/ )

I will keep ALL of the information for the 2006 Chili year on my Web Site until Saturday October 21, 2006. After that I will only have the 2007 ICS Chili Year information on it.

Dick

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TUESDAY - October 10, 2006

Back to Back Regional's Illinois

Sat. 10/14

Chillinois Regional

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Sun. 10/15

Central States Regional

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If you did not get enough chili fix this past weekend at the Greatest ever 40th WCCC, then you can keep it going this weekend in Taylorville, IL. for two great cookoffs at the 21st Annual Chillifest "On the Square" in downtown Taylorville.

We will be doing Chilli and Salsa.

Winners of each contest qualify for the 2007 WCCC. We will be paying $500 to the Red Chilli winner each day.

We will be cooking on asphalt in front of the County Court House. It is recommended you bring your own table and covering.

This is a weekend family festival featuring Chilli, Cars, Crafts, Entertainment, Kids rides, as well as a stage for Children's events and contests and another stage for Entertainment.

Set up for Sat. is 8:30 am with turn in Red at 3:00 pm.

Set up for Sunday is 8:30 am with turn in Red at 2:00 pm.

You will be able to leave your set up over night as there is 24 hour security.

Check out www.chilicookoff.com or www.chillifest.info

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You may call Bob Hall (217) 824 8343 or Tom Calvert (217) 824 5636 for more info

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HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT !

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State of Oklahoma Championship Chili Cookoff - Next Weekend

ICS STATE OF OKLAHOMA CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOK-OFF

OCTOBER 14, 2006

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For the second straight year, the International Chili Society has given Eufaula, Oklahoma, the distinction of hosting the State of Oklahoma Championship Chili Cook-off. The winner of this cook-off will be eligible to compete at the World Competition in 2007.

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This event is sponsored by the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce, The Eufaula Round-up Club, Creek Nation Casino - Eufaula, and Crystal Arts Academy of Dance and will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds.

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Other events in conjunction with the cook-off are:

· Salsa Competition

· Wine Garden & Tasting by The Grape Ranch Winery from Okemah and Sailing Horse Vineyard & Winery from Eufaula

· 1^st Annual Open Car Show & Shine

· Barrel Racing for Breast Cancer (4D Added Money)Sponsored by the Eufaula Round-up Club - $25.00 Entry Fee

· Food Vendors

· Arts & Crafts Vendors

· Children’s Activities

· Miss Chili Pepper/Mr. Hot Sauce Contest

· Shoot ‘n Holler Competition

· Live Music & Entertainment provided by John Fullbright who has been performing at The Grape Ranch in Okemah and by the local band Invisible Joe. Invisible Joe performs almost non-stop around the area.

· Chili Tasting

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Red Chili Cook-off Prizes are as follows:

$350 - 1^st Place + $500.00 from SED Gaming/Creek Nation Casino

$250 - 2^nd Place

$150 - 3^rd Place

$50 - Best Decorated Booth

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Plaque - People’s Choice Chili

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Salsa Competition Prizes are as follows:

$75.00 - 1^st Place

$50.00 - 2^nd Place

$25.00 - 3^rd Place

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To cook, an ICS Membership ($42.00) is required along with a $35.00 entry fee for chili and a $25.00 entry fee for salsa. The ICS Membership can be purchased the same day. Vendor spaces are $55.00 per space. All vendors must be self-contained. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call.

Phone (918) 689-2791

Fax (918) 689-2791

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MONDAY - October 9, 2006

40th ANNUAL ICS WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 2006

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It was beautiful in Omaha, but that's not what anyone wants to know. So Here it is:

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Salsa (115 Contestants - 5 Tables)

Finals Table

John Ammerman

Joe Barrett

Ron Boisseranc

Sachiko Brecke

Kevin Christensen

Skip Cooley

Janis Davidson

Mike Ford

Don Hammes

Al Henry

Jim Heywood

Tom Hoover

Cheryl Kilcollins

Ken Kostal

Scott Navaroli

Donald Ouellette

Kay Rook

Armando Sanchez

Dave Schulman

Maud Swick

Mary Thomas

Charlie Ward

Hank Wedemeyer

Georgia Weller

Bob Wiseman

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and the Winners:

3rd Place: Sachiko Brecke

2nd Place: Jim Heywood

2006 Worlds Salsa Champion - John Ammerman

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Verde (138 Cooks - 6 Tables)

Finals Table

Mike Austin

Joe Barrett

Scott Barrett

Eileen Beaty

Richard Chauvin

Wendy Chauvin

Paul Cordova

Gail Donovan

Marilyn Frederick

Jim Heywood

Chuck Hoff

Linda Hurt

Ron Judson

Mary Alice Kropp

Gai Kyle

Julie Netser

Gary Schmeh

Jerry Simmons

George Swick

Maud Swick

Lauren Staley

Craig Stanton

Mike Stewart

Bonnie Tomasek

Steve Tomasek III

Greg Virant

Charlie Ward

Judy Wedemeyer

Larry Weltikol

Darol Wetzel

and the Winners:

3rd Place: Mike Stewart

2nd Place: Gary Schmeh

2006 Worlds Chili Verde Champion - Jerry Simmons - Now a two Time VERDE Champion

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Traditional Red Chili (157 Cooks - 7 Tables)

Final Table

Mike Austin

Dan Bauer

Jim Beaty

Red Brecke

Jerry Buma

Judy Burke

Janis Davidson

Bill Donovan

Bob Dyer

Kim Eckley

Dave Fenner

Ray Frederick

Bob Hall

Chuck Hoff

Kit Hoff

Geneva Holman

John Jepson

Christine Johnson

J R Knudson

Mike Kropp

Diane Lentz

Bob Plager

Kathy Plager

Mike Rook

David Staley

Nancy Swenberger

Maud Swick

Bonnie Tomasek

Steve Tomasek III

Hank Wedemeyer

Judy Wedemeyer

Georgia Weller

Jim Weller

Darol Wetzel

Doug Wilkey

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and the Winners

5th Place: Jim Weller

4th Place: Jim Beaty

3rd Place: Georgia Weller

2nd Place: Steve Tomasek III

2006 World Chili Champion - J R Knudson

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Fred & Leah Wieland are retiring as Chief Judge and Chief Scorekeeper. Fred has officially been Chief Judge for 15 years and I don't how many years they put it together for our Honorary Chief Judges. They were Honored & Thanked and lots of tears shed to see them retire from the Worlds Championship. If you missed the opportunity to tell them thanks we know that they will be at Apple Valley on Oct 21 and in January at Nevada State in Laughlin. They are such an integral part of our Chili Family and the ICS, I can't believe they are going to leave us (and have not gotten that impression at all) so you should have plenty of opportunities in the future to say thanks and have them help with your challenges. It will just be different next year to see David & Kathy Hipskin wearing the titles of Chief Judge & Chief Scorekeeper. They have very large shoes to fill and will have the support of many years of experience to back them from the team that has been built over the years.

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Congratulations to all the Winners and to David & Kathy.

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SATURDAY - October 7, 2006

ICS WORLD's CHAMPIONSHIPS
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2006 Salsa Champion
John Ammerman - Carson City, NV.
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2006 Chili Verde Champion
Jerry Simmons - Florissant, MO
(Now a TWO Time Chili Verde Champion)
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Detais when I get Home on Tuesday

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