SUNDAY - July 22, 2007

Phoned in Winners for July 22, 2007

Alberta Provincial Championships

ICS RED CHILI

1^st Mary Ann Smith ND

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CHILI VERDE

1^st Randy Bilozir AB/CN

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SALSA

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Vermont State Cookoff results – by Audrey Falkowski

No one could have asked for a nicer day for a cookoff. A storm ran thru the area the night before, spoiling the ongoing local carnival, but by 8 am the sky was turning blue and the sun was warming things up for the Arlington Fire Company #1 Annual Carnival and Vermont State Chili Cookoff. This was the first time in 4 years we had a Vermont State cookoff and the low humidity, gentle breezes and temps in the low 80's made for a great return of a cooks favorite. The fire company did a great job putting this together with not much notice. The crowds were a little sparse, but that didn't stop the cooks from making great chili. The fire company loved having the cookoff and they are looking forward to repeating this next year. Keep an eye out for this great event.

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Best Restaurant

Zoey's Double Hex

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People's Choice

Equinox Village

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Salsa

3^rd – Rich Omerza, PA

2^nd – Mike Kropp, NH

1^st – Bob Myers, NY This was Bob's first win.

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Verde

5^th – Rich Omerza, PA

4^th – Bob Myers, NY

3^rd – Judy Omerza, PA

2^nd – Kathy Freedman, CT

1^st – Dave Schulman, CT (He's baaack!)

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Red Chili

5^th – Dave Mallory, OH

4^th – Mike Kropp, NH

3^rd – Judy Omerza, PA (Won tiebreaker for 3^rd)

2^nd – Dave Schulman, CT

1^st – Dick Dowling, CT

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This was a great win for all. It was Bob Myers first win. I think his adorable daughter, Shannon (his server), was more excited than Bob.

Dave Schulman has had a dry spell. It was good to see him smiling again.

Dick Dowling has had a 5 year dry spell in the red category. He's done well with green, but this was an especially sweet win for him.

We were thrilled for all the winners. See you in Omaha!

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WASHINGTON STATE
by Doug Wilkey (Drchewey)
Peoples Choice: Lynn Pruitt (CO)
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Salsa:

3rd Jim McAlister (WA)
2nd Doug Wilkey (WA)
1st Lynn Pruitt (CO)
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Verde:

3rd Jim McAlister (WA)
2nd Arne Dumas (WA)
1st Lynn Pruitt (CO)

Red:

4th Lynn Pruitt (CO)
3rd Doug Wilkey (WA)
2nd Cathy Wilkey (WA)
1st Erin Wilkey (WA)

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Old Miner's Days Regional

Big Bear is not only beautiful, but always has great local participation in both organization and cooks. We had a new Chairman this year. Congratulations to Tom Benson who did a great job. Of course it didn't hurt that he had Mark Sweeney for a Chief Judge and Mike Austin for MC; Armando and Patricia Sanchez working the tables with Ryan Sweeney; Aggie Wright and Claudia Wheat scoring peoples choice; while Val Gereghty, Melody Sweeney and I did the scoring. And the winners were:

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Best Local Cook - Rick McDaniel, Cherokee County

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Best Local Merchant - Susie Collins, Western Devils Barn Burning Chili

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1st Time Cook - Jon Fulp, Six String Chili

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People's Choice and Best Booth - Sam's Pirate Chili

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Salsa - 15 Contestants

3rd Place (tie) - Mike Austin & Jan Brown

2nd Place - Patricia Sanchez

1st Place - Daniel Placencia

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Chili Verde - 9 Contestants

3rd Place - Sachiko Brecke

2nd Place - Maud Swick

1st Place - Jodi Wiseman

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Red Chili - 40 Contestants

5th Place - Jon Fulp (1st time cook)

4th Place - Shelia Beller

3rd Place - Barry Steinberg

2nd Place - Bill Ray

1st Place - Ken Brown

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A great time was had by all! Congratulations to all the winners and the Old Miners Association.

Donnie

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