MONDAY - May 21, 2007

Silver State Regional

By: Bobbie Gaul

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The Silver State Regional was held at Petrack Park this year. The cooks loved being on grass with shade trees all around, instead of on the hot pavement at Saddlewest. I am told that the cookoff will be held there again next year. The temperature was in the 90's but no one noticed because of the grass and shade trees, and there was very little wind for a change. We would like to thank all the cooks that came out to support us in spite of the gas prices. Also our thanks go out to the judges that came to help out with the judging which includes our current World Champion J.R. Knudson and his lovely wife Margo, Edi and Ormly Gumfudgin, Armando & Patricia Sanchez, Claude Covington who does a great job as MC every year and his wife Joyce, Bob & Kathy Plager, Naurene Luse, Jim & Wilma Maehl, Donnie Gordon, Fred & Leah Wieland, Sonny Allen & Nita Montgomery, the group from Lake Havasu Chili Society who are always on hand to help, John & Arlee Holtz, and of course Phil Morosky who supports us every year and does a great job of helping out in the judging area. Hopefully I have not forgotten any one, but all of you know that Norm and I appreciate all your support. The party at Norm & Bobbie's was once again a great success and a good time was had by all. Now on to the important stuff:

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SALSA – 11 Contestants

3^rd Pl. Paul Whitney - AZ

2^nd Pl. Barbara Ward - ID

1^st Pl. Al Henry - CO

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CHILI VERDE – 8 Contestants

3^rd Pl. Jan Sprouse - NV

2^nd Pl. Jodi Wiseman - NV

1^st Pl. Larry Weltikol – NV

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RED CHILI – 20 Contestants

4^th Pl. Eileen Beaty – CA

3^rd Pl. Patti Summers – NV

2^nd Pl. Charlie Ward – ID

1^st Pl. Jim Beaty – CA

This now qualifies Jim Beaty for "Hat Trick"

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Silver State District

By: Bobbie Gaul

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Sunday was pretty much the same weather wise as Saturday except we had a little more wind in the afternoon. So, I can say that the weather really co-operated with us this year.

Every thing was an hour earlier than Saturday, so some of the cooks and judges could get home if they needed to. The same people were there to help which we very much appreciated them staying over for that. And the WINNERS were:

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SALSA – 9 Contestants

3^rd Pl. Larry Weltikol – NV

2^nd Pl. Don Hammes – CA

1^st Pl. Barbara Ward – ID

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CHILI VERDE – 7 Contestants

Tie for 2^nd Pl, was not broken

Jodi Wiseman – NV

Mark Haught – NV

Charlie Ward - ID

1^st Pl. Don Burroughs - NV

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RED CHILI – 13 Contestants

4^th Pl. Al Henry – CO

3^rd Pl. Bill Woodring – CA

2^nd Pl. Eileen Beaty – CA

1^st Pl. Charlie Ward – ID

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Pana Heritage Day

International Chili Society Sanctioned

Lincoln Prairie Trail Regional

Chili Cookoff Results

May 19, 2007

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Great weather and Biscuit and Gravy from the Pana Masonic Lodge greeted the Chili Cooks and their support teams for the 2007 Pana Heritage Day's International Chili Society Sanctioned Lincoln Prairie Trail Regional Chili Cookoff. Cooks from six States, including seven World Champions gathered in Downtown Pana in the midst of the 50 year old, eight-block street fair. Over half of the cooks entered in the event have made appearances on the Food Channel and included 2000 & 2006 Verde Chili World Champion Jerry Simmons, Florissant, Missouri; 2004 Verde Chili World Champion, Wes Carlson, Rockford, Illinois; 2005 Verde Chili World Champion Jeff Netser, Seymour, Indiana; 1996 Red Chili Champion, Georgia Weller, Rockton, Illinois, 2000 Red Chili World Champion, Jim Weller, Rockton, Illinois; and 2004 Salsa World Champion, Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois; and 1978 Jambalaya World Champion, Norman "Pappy" Melancon, Gonzales, Louisiana. It is estimated that near 6,000 were in attendance for the three day as the Pana Chamber of Commerce strived to support the family orientation of a free event for all ages.

The Lincoln Prairie Regional Chili Cookoff results as follows:

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SALSA (11 judges - 17 entries)

4^th Heidi Boudouris, Pana, Illinois (First Time Entry) 6 pts.

3^rd Sherie Sutton, Indianapolis, Indiana 8 pts. (Tie)

2^nd Paul Wessing, Farmersville, Illinois 8 pts. (Won Tie)

1^st Lori Walter, Owaneco, Illinois 10 pts. (Will represent the Region at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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CHILI VERDE (12 judges – 13 entries)

4^th Wes Calson, Rockford, Illinois & Georgia Weller, Rockton, Illinois 6 pts. (Tie)

3^rd Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois 8 pts.

2^nd Jeff Netser, Seymour, Indiana 10 pts.

1^st Scott Barrett, Willow Springs, Illinois, 21 pts. (Will represent the Region at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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RED CHILI (23 judges – 28 entries)

4^th Diane Melancon, Gonzales, Louisiana 4 pts.

3^rd Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois 8 pts.

2^nd Jerry Simmons, St. Louis, Missouri 9 pts.

1^st Greg Virant, Omaha, Nebraska 14 pts. (Will represent the Region at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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Thanks to all for a great day,

Jim & Joni Deere Chief Judges

Bob Hall, Tally master

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