SATURDAY - April 28, 2007

Results phoned in from many Chili Contests,

Complete Results to follow in a few days.

BUCKEYE REGIONAL

Salsa - 19 entries

3rd Steve Tomasek CO

2nd Bonnie Tomasek CO

1st Jim Stoddart TX (Hat Trick Winner)

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Verde - 24 entries

3rd Jim Neeves WV

2nd Debbie Sinclair OH

1st Jim Weller MI-IL

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ICS Red - 29 entries

5th Richard Chauvin OT

4th Shella Beller CA

3rd Kit Hoff OH

2nd Wes Carlson IL

1st Bonnie Tomasek CO

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CARSON VALLEY # 1

Salsa

3rd Dennis Robinson ID

2nd John Jepson CA

1st Ray Bogart NV

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Verde - 14 entries

3rd Lynn Robinson CA

2nd Sonny Allen NV

1st Dione Cooley NV (Hat Trick Winner)

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ICS Red - 27 entries

3rd Geneva Holman NV

2nd Adrain Fuhrman CA

1st Mary Pierczynski NV

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MOMS OF THE MILITARY DIST., Riverside, CA

Verde

1st Karen Ray CA

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ICS Red - 13 entries

3rd Red Brecke CA

2nd Eileen Beaty CA

1st Mike Hulka CA (Q'd 2nd District win)

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Delaware Valley Regional Cookoff Results

After a week of cold weather and rain in the Northeast, the Chili Gods were smiling down on us in Mullica Hill, NJ for the 2^nd Annual Delaware Valley Regional Chili Cookoff. This cookoff, chaired by Rhone Carr, is one of (If not the) most successful cookoffs on the East coast. Rhone and Chief Judge Dave Lorenz spend months promoting the event and the 20,000 – 25,000 spectators proved their hard work really paid off. There are so many volunteers that make this event work too. Without them it would be pure chaos.

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A wonderful cooks party on Friday night at the Holiday Inn Select gets things started. On Saturday, the cooks are treated to some breakfast munchies and wonderful goody bags donated by various businesses in the area. This year the cooks were more spread out which made for better flow of spectators. The sunshine really made the day. All those with cabin fever came out to enjoy the music, the kids events, and the chili.

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In the judging area, there was lots of help. It was great having Carol and Dave Hancock, Vickie and Bob Marnick, and Kathy and Dave Hipskind all lending a hand with judging and scorekeeping. With 50 Reds, 30 Salsas and 23 Verdes, we were pretty busy.

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The results:

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People's Choice:

Joe Magnotta

Tex Mex Chili

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Salsa:

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5^th – John Iaquinto, MD

4^th – Mark Meehan, NJ

3^rd – Dan Bauer, VA

2^nd – Chuck Hoff, OH

1^st – Doug Johnson, PA

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Verde:

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5^th – Dan Bauer, VA

4^th – Chuck Hoff, OH

3^rd – Ghon Eckley, MD

2^nd – Jane Bauer, VA

1^st – Jim Stoddard, TX

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Red:

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8^th – Rich Omerza, PA

7^th – John Iaquinta, MD

6^th – Scott Navaroli, MA

5^th – Lew Wheeling, PA

4^th – Dan Bauer, VA

3^rd – Mike Freedman, CT

2^nd – Wes Carlson, IL

1^st – Mike Usiak, IL

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We had some pretty happy travelers taking home some heavy skillets as trophys and cook stoves. We hope to see all of them and more next year. If you haven't cooked at this cookoff, you are missing out. This is a wonderful event.

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Audrey Falkowski

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Big Pine District.

WE NEED HELP!!! Big Pine, California

How else do we say it, we are "Chili Virgins" in the big world of Chili Cook Offs and we need your help.

This would be the 2^nd Sanctioned cook off that has been held in Big Pine District. Last year's was held on a different date (way too hot in the middle of summer) but we still had a good time.

This year we decided to opt for cooler weather and provide more fun for the opening of fishing season in the Eastern Sierra as part of our Big Days in Big Pine.

As time has passed and we are now closer to the event we wondered why we were lacking in cooks. Our virginal committee now knows that there are other key chili events that are the ultimate for you chili experts this coming weekend. (We learn as we go).

Here's what we can offer:

No entry fee for the sanctioned cook off (It's Red Chili Only)

Prize money

$300 first place

$150 second place

$100 third place

Cooking starts at 11am at Mendenhall Park off Hwy 395. Winners announced at 3:45 pm

We are small but we have lots of fun.

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Places to stay:

Glacier Lodge -760-920-0492 - be sure to mention the Chili Cook Special $40.00 +tax for two

Starlite Motel--- 760-938-2011 one room left

Bristlecone Pine Motel—760-938-2067 Friday night only

For other places call the number below and we will find you a place.

Big Pine is located in the beautiful Eastern Sierra of California. Four hours from Los Angeles, 3 hours from San Bernardino area, three to 3 ½ hours from Reno/Carson City area, and four hours from Las Vegas.

For more information contact Leann Fields @760-937-1591 or info@bigpinedays.com

Also visit our website www.bigpinedays.com

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New England Regional

CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS!!!!

Somers, CT 5/5/07

With just a little more than a week before the New England Regional Chili Cookoff it is starting to look like the largest chili event in New England!

All the numbers aren't in as of yet but we expect a large number of chili cooks and we'd love to add your name to our roster!

It's a simple matter of going to our web site http://chilict.tripod.com/(produced by Twisted Kat Pack Productions) and sign up for all three WCCC qualifying events.

Then you too can enjoy the camaraderie of chili cooks from 11 states, the chance to experience the pleasure brought by CT.Chair Massage,the opportunity to meet the Three Hot Tamales from NJ (Their motto is, "We make grown men cry") and a beautiful New England country setting with a back drop of old tobacco barns!

With the live entertainment including 3 bands, Mexican folklore dancers and a world renown magician,the day will be excitement packed for all!
We hope you can join us on May 5th in Somers,CT. as we endeavor to help the Enfield Food Shelf!

Stay HOT!!

Mad Kat and Mad Mike

madmikeskillerchili@cox.net

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WEDNESDAY - April 25, 2007

"34th Annual California State Chili Championship &

3rd Annual Inland Empire Menudo Championship"

Do you make the Best Chili or Menudo in town?

Things will be heating up at the 34th Annual California State Chili Championship Cook-off on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 in San Bernardino. More than 100 teams will compete for cash and prizes in 4 main categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde, Menudo and Salsa. Also a Restaurant and Open Division. There will also be Craft and Food Vendors. Entertainment will include a Chili-Eating Contest, "The Good Times" Band, "Santa Fe Drifters" Western Stuntmen, The Westside Steppers will perform, Folklorico Dancers and an all age Karaoke Contest. Returning by popular demand The Touring Teardrop Camping Trailers and a Custom PT Cruiser Car Show". Other contests include Ms. Chili Pepper, Mr. Hot Sauce, and The Famous Shoot and Holler. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Perris Hill Park, (600-1100 block) Highland Avenue, two blocks east of Waterman Avenue. Admission and Parking are FREE. So bring the whole family out. We are looking for more local Chili, Menudo and Salsa Cooks.

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For more information please contact Chili Cook-off Chairman, Mike Austin 909-883-3596 or Parks and Recreation office at (909) 384-5233. Vendors/Sponsors should contact Dave Austin at (909) 883-1497 or Patty Bilinski (909) 887-3634

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Calling All Chili Cooks and Judges,

Mike Austin wants to remind all of you that the 34th Annual California State Chili Championship is just around the corner. This fun event has something for everyone. An expected two tables of red chili cooks will vie for great prize money and the prestige of being named the California State Chili Champion. Chili Verde and Salsa contestants will also win great prize money and a trip to the World's Championship in October.

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Please do Mike a favor and sign up online, if you plan to compete. It is so very helpful to have this information in advance. And, if you are competing, remember to bring your 2 gallons of People's Choice chili. This is not optional---it is a part of your entry fee, and everyone is expected to have People's Choice chili to serve. The crowds at this event are large and hungry, and they want to have chili to taste. To make it worth your while, there are good money awards for first and second place in the People's Choice category for ICS cooks, which is judged by ballots.

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This is a large cookoff with lots going on. Bill Ray can use the help of any experienced judges who care to offer their services. Karen Ray can use the help of any scorekeepers who are lurking out there. Please don't wait to be asked. If you are there, you will be welcomed and put to work. Donnie Gordon is in charge of all of nonsanctioned events---the 3rd Annual Menudo Contest and the Restaurant/Open Division for chili---she would appreciate your help, too. In addition to the above contests, there are also a PT Cruiser Show, a Teardrop Trailer Show, karaoke contests, a gunfighter show, chili eating contest, Ms. Chili Pepper, Mr. Hot Sauce and the legendary Shoot 'n' Holler. We promise you won't be bored!

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For more information, please call Mike Austin at (909) 883-3596 or email to ughlee@verizon.net. Judges please contact Bill Ray at (951) 683-5987 or email to Chiliray94@sbcglobal.net. See you on May 5th at the California State Chili Championship.

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TUESDAY - April 24, 2007

Northern Arizona Back to Backs

The Northern Arizona Back to Backs are just a month and a half away. June 9 & 10. Join us up in the cool pines for the 24th Annual Route 66 Regional in Flagstaff and the 36th Annual Arizona State Championship in Payson. Don't forget to get into town early enough to make the Friday night party, held at PJ's on our host hotel's property, The Inn and Suites Hotel and take advantage of the special rates they are offering. The party is being catered by our long term sponsor, Salsa Brava. Hope we'll see you up here this year!
Paul Whitney - GolfNChili@aol.com

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Three Shasta's District Cook-off

We will be having our first ICS Chili Cook off May 5 and we are looking for cooks.

It is called the "Three Shasta's District Cook-off"

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It will be held at the north parking lot of

Redding Wal-Mart on Dana Drive 96003

Redding, California

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We are giving :

$500 for 1st Chili winner and a trophy

$200 for 2nd and a trophy

$100 for 3rd and a trophy

Verde:

$200 for 1st and a trophy

$125 for 2nd

$ 75 for 3rd

Salsa

go to the website and check us out

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We would love to see you and afterwards you can visit Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, and Mt. Shasta,

Contact: Margaret

mypathways@frontiernet.net

mblackford@helpshasta.org

Phone: 530-225-5255, 549-3485

to register.

Margaret

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2^nd Annual Smokin' in the Valley Chili Cookoff

to be held at Canaan Valley Resort May 19

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Please post information on Canaan Valley Resort's upcoming chili cookoff, taking place May 19. Canaan Valley Resort is situated in the highest mountain valley east of the Rockies in Davis, WV. This is the 2nd year for our cookoff and we're really working to make it a great event for the cooks.

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Contact:

Bryan Brown

Brown Communications LLC

(304) 546-5500

Bbrowncom@aol.com

Davis, WV (May 2007) – ATTENTION CHILI COOKS: Grab your pots, secret ingredients and the family and head to Canaan Valley Resort for the 2^nd Annual Smokin' In the Valley Chili Cook-Off, May 18-20. The winner qualifies for the Last Chance Cookoff at the World's Championship Chili Cookoff in October.

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Troy Cardwell, General Manager for Canaan Valley Resort, said, "Rev up your chili recipes and show us what you've got! We're now an International Chili Society-sanctioned District-level event. That means that the Red Chili winner qualifies for the Last Chance Cookoff at the World's Championship Chili Cookoff in October and the winners of the Green Chili and Salsa competitions qualify for the "World" Championships in their respective category. This will be a great event. Cooks should register soon."

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In addition to the cookoff, Cardwell said family, friends and guests can take part in chili sampling, arts and crafts demonstrations and many of the other fun activities throughout the weekend.

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Cardwell said the event was developed with the cooks in mind. Cookoffs will be offered in three categories: Red Chili, Green Chili and Salsa. Prizes for Red Chili will be offered for first place ($500 and a 4 day/3 night stay in Naples, Florida), second place ($300) and third place ($150). First place finishers in Green Chili and Salsa will receive $100. The winner of the People's Choice Chili will receive $100.

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The event will begin with a camaraderie-generating Friday evening cook's party. Saturday activities will take place in the covered outdoor pavilion at Canaan Valley Resort's lodge. The cookoff will begin at 10:15 a.m., following a 9:30 a.m. cook's meeting. The awards ceremony will take place around 4:15 p.m.

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Registration for the Red Chili competition is $35 for International Chili Society (ICS) members and $77 for non-ICS members. The registration fee for Green Chili, Salsa and People's Choice is $20 per category. Pre-registration is preferred, and can be done by calling Canaan Valley Resort at (304) 866-4121, extension 2677. Cooks may also register from 7:30a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event. Cook-off rules and information can be found at the "Events" link on Canaan Valley Resort's Web site at www.canaanresort.com.

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Crafters can display their work on May 19 for a fee of $25, and tables will be provided.

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Canaan Valley Resort is offering a 50% lodging discount for competitors and craft vendors during the weekend. All other guest may take advantage of the "lodge 2 nights, stay 3^rd free" special available by calling the resort. For additional information or reservations, contact the resort at 800-622-4121.

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.Canaan Valley Resort State Park, by Guest Services, Inc. is a 250-room lodge that is a Mobil Three Star Rated property. In addition to the lodge rooms, the resort boasts 23 cabins and cottages and 17,500 square feet of conference space comprised of 12 meeting rooms (25,000 square feet including outdoor pavilion). You can access the Resort's web site at www.canaanresort.com. For reservations, please call 800-622-4121

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Diane Lentz update
I spoke with Diane this afternoon. She had a "port" put in surgically so they can administer the chemo that starts this Thursday. And....good news! Her results came back from the CT and bone scans. ALL NEGATIVE! So, the focus is the tumor in the breast and the one involved lymph node. If the chemo shrinks the tumor, then they know that the "chemo cocktail" works on this particular cancer, and they will want to then remove the tumor surgically and keep following the treatment to kill renegade cancer cells in her body. Please pray that God's presence will be with her and her doctors.

We're all family. Tell her you care......
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Jim Stoddard

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MONDAY - April 23, 2007

Prayers and Cards and Well Wishes needed

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Diane Lentz

Diane Lentz was diagnosed with stage 2-3 ductile breast cancer after Easter. She will soon undergo chemo therapy. If the first treatments don't show results, the doctors will progress to surgery. Please pray for her and her family. Diane's mother passed away from this disease and her daughters will be genetically tested to determine if there is a risk and what course of action may be indicated.

Correspondence may be sent to;
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315 Tashamingo Drive
Nicholasville, KY 40356

Email;
Chiligal1@aol.com

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Barbara Ward

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Barbara's mother passed away this past Thursday.

Email:

Travelinwards@JUNO.COM

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SUNDAY - April 22, 2007

Whittier District Cookoff 4/21/07
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Salsa 7 Contestants
Hon Mention: Mike Stewart
Hon Mention: Brain Wolfe
1st Place: Karen Angotti
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Verde 7 Contestants
3rd Place: Mike Ford
2nd Place: Karen Ray
1st Place: Mike Stewart
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Red 13 Contestants
Hon Mention: Tied Bill Ray/Nibs Waters
Hon Mention: Mike Stewart
3rd Place: Red Brecke
2nd Place: Mike Ford
1st Place: Mike Hulka
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I want to thank all who came to judge and especially Edie Gumfudgin who helped me with the scorekeeping duties. This is a very nice cookoff and maybe next year will be a regional!!!
Thanks again,
MaryEllen
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Lompoc District Cookoff. – Winners List

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Patti Shiflet put on another terrific cook-off this year at Lompoc. The weather was perfect and the crowd was larger this year than in recent memory. We had 10 Red Chili's, 7 Salsa's and unfortuantely only 2 Verde's were enteried, but both were very competitive according to the Judges. Joel Erickson was the Chief Judge and Beverly Erickson was the Chief Scorekeeper. This was the first year Harry & Kathy Edgar were not Chief Judge & Scorekeeper in at least 10 years as Harry was told he has Leukemia. Our thoughts are with Harry & Kathy for better days ahead. Patti started the day with Bloody Mary's in Honor of Ray Little & they served Ray's memory quite well! The Winners were:

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Salsa-7 Entries

2nd Dave Thomas

1st Eileen Beaty (Eileen now has Salsa & Verde in the Win column)

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Chili Verde-2 Entries

2nd Dave Thomas

1st Irene Menchaca

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Red Chili-10 Entries

3rd Gene Beller

2nd Jim Beaty

1st Ken Brown

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Thanks,

Ken Brown

Poontang Chili

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RGV Regional on South Padre Island.

I am wanting to communicate to the cooks coming to the
RGV Regional on South Padre Island.
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The cook off site is at the end of a 100 yd boardwalk.
Those cooks driving in could be a big help to their
fellow cooks who are flying. If they could bring a
two wheel cart along to share it would make this task
easy. Setting up Friday evening after 6 pm will be
easy as they can drive in. The water park is open
til 6 pm but on Saturday it is open until 7 pm and
they can't drive into the area at that time for safety
reasons. They would have to wait until the crowd
emptied out. If they want to get out fast they will
have to cart or carry the equipment back to the
parking lot.
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If anyone can bring a two wheel cart along it will be
a big help for those in a hurry to get out. Just
planning ahead.
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Denny Bortko

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