SATURDAY - May12, 2007

Colton Unity Day Regional

- by Karen Ray

Once again the chili and weather gods smiled on the Inland Empire for a chili cookoff. The high temperature was 79 with no wind, making ir very comfortable for the cooks to spend the day on the green grass of Chavez Park. The judges and scorekeepers were also very comfortable in an air-conditioned room in the adjacent community center. The Unity Day Celebration is a long-established tradition, bringing together the diverse ethnicity of the City of Colton with displays by City Departments and Services and, of course, the chili cookoff. The visitors to the event eagerly sampled the People's Choice chili provided by the contestants and voted for their favorites. Bands played and there was a petting zoo and other activities for the children.

Thanks to all who came out to help with this cookoff. Chief Judge was Bill Ray. Scorekeepers were Karen Ray and Mary Ellen Weber. Chairperson was Judy Clarke, ably assisted by her husband, Tom. Judges were Don Hammes, Dave Thomas, Armando and Patricia Sanchez, Mike Hulka, Sandy Hunt, "Dr." Dave Eiser, and Dan Caspersen. Cooks and judges all enjoyed the truly special "goodie bags" provided by our hosts.

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At the end of the day, the winners were:

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Salsa (16 entries):

3rd, $50, Patricia Sanchez

2nd, $100, Don Hammes

1st, $300, Red Brecke (hope he said a proper Thanks to Sachiko!)

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Chili Verde (13 entries):

3rd, $100, Nibs Waters

2nd, $250, Bob Dyer

1st, $750, Mike Austin

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People's Choice Chili:

1st, $100, Geraldine Villalpando

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Traditional Red Chili (20 entries):

5th, Mike Ford

4th, Eileen Beaty

3rd, $250, Bob Dyer

2nd, $500, Jim Beaty

1st, $1,000, Mike Austin

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Mike changed hats from the Chairman of California State last weekend to chili cook this weekend. Talk about getting it all out of the way in a hurry!

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Springtacular Regional, Clinton, IL

Called in by Bob Hall

Salsa

1st Mike Goodman WI

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Chili Verde

2nd Scott Barrett IL

1st Kelly Wessing IL

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ICS RED

1st Darol Thomas IL

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DC Chili Cookoff, Washington DC

Salsa

1st Dan Bauer VA

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Chili Verde

1st Janie Bauer VA

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ICS RED

1st Janie Bauer

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Canaan Valley, WV's Smokin' In the Valley Cookoff

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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Smokin' In The Valley is a district-level event and we are striving to become a regional for next year. We need your help to get there! Please take a look at your calendar for next weekend. If you can make it, contact David Cooper at Canaan Valley Resort at 800-622-4121 or cooperd@canaanresort.com.

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Also, Canaan Valley Resort is offering a 50% lodging discount for competitors.

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Thanks for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you in the highest mountain valley east of the Rockies on May 19!

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GREAT BOWLS OF FIRE

Due to several conflicts with other events, the Chili Fest and Cook-Off that was scheduled for this Saturday, May 12, 2007 has been postponed to Saturday, September 29, 2007.
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"Due to date conflicts with Mother's Day, both high school and college graduations, as well as several other events, I have decided to postpone our Chili Fest until later in the year," said Cheryl Spriggs, the event chairperson. "I have had numerous requests to reschedule from both chili cooks and those who want to attend, so in order to accommodate as many cooks as possible, we will move the date back to the fall."
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With the ICS deadline for winning cooks to advance to the championship rounds being October 1, this new date will still qualify Ashland winners to advance.
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"I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to those already involved, but we look forward to another spectacular event this fall!" Spriggs added. For additional information, or to register for the September Chili Fest, please contact Cheryl Spriggs at 606-831-0328.

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Clarksville Mo. Regional

Please let everyone know June 2nd is coming soon. Let me know if I can do anything to help cooks get comfy In Clarksville. We expect a great crowd. Remember YOU ARE THE ENTERTAINMENT ! ! ; Come prepared.

Linda

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WEDNESDAY - May 9, 2007

Route 66 Regional June 9, 2007

Chili Cooks coming in for Friday night for the Route 66 Regional in Flagstaff, you need to make your arrangements with our host hotel, InnSuites Hotels and Suites. Best rate in Flagstaff for that weekend and every room has a fridge. Contact the hotel at sazar@innsuites.com and ask for the Route 66 Chili Cookoff room rate.
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2007 B.C. Championship - Canada - Henry Schoof

(Sponsored by Creston Lions Club)

Sunday, May 20, 2007 in Creston B.C. The cook-off will be right downtown on the mainstreet in conjunction with an antique car show.

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ICS - RED CHILI US $ 35.00 entry fee

ICS - VERDE US $ 25.00 entry fee

ICS - SALSA ??? depends on participation

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Tables and chairs are available.

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HAPPY HOUR on Saturday evening, May 19, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Downtowner Motor Inn, 1218 Canyon Street, Creston

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Chairperson: Henry Schoof (250) 4282238 or (250) 428-5205

for any questions call Henry or e-mail him : downtown@kootenay.com

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Special room rates available at the Downtowner Motor Inn. For reservations call:

1-800-665-9904.

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Thanks,

Henry

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River City Regional Chili Cookoffs # 1 & # 2 – June 2 & 3^rd, 2007

Old Town Folsom, CA ~ Steve McIntire and David Hipskind - Chairmen

The River City Regional Chili Cookoff and Jimboys Tacos present "The2nd annual Old Town Folsom Chili Championship" on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2007, on Old Historic Sutter Street. We are very excited to have Dr Ernie Bodai's CureBreast Cancer Foundation as our benefactor. As you maybe aware Dr Bodai is the founder of the Breast Cancer Stamp. www.curebreastcancer.org

We need to know if you are planning to cook at the River City Regional Cookoffs. As of now, I have 15 Red for each day and the required 7 in Salsa and Verde. After 20+ years as one of the most successful Regional Cookoffs in Northern California, it would be a shame if these cookoffs did NOT retain their Regional Status. Please, check your calendars and come on back to the Old West and cook your best pot of Chili. It would be a great help if you would sign up on-line at www.chilicoff .com. It will let me know you are coming and what categories you are competing in. Plus, I will print them and bring to the cookoff; you will NOT have to complete another application. This will speed up the check in process.

We will gather at the Power House Pub on Friday evening for a pre-cookoff party. Plan to arrive after 5:00 and plan to spend the evening overlooking the American River, sipping a cold one, shooting the breeze about chili and watching the sun go down. If you are planning to join, please respond as soon as possible. I need to let Powerhouse know how much beer to supply. I will send the address and directions to Powerhouse when you let me know you are coming.

Set up begins at 7:00am both days. We do have security all night, so you can leave your tents and tables overnight if you wish.

SCHEDULE CATEGORY ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1^st – 2^nd – 3rd

7:00 Cook's Set-Up ICS Red Chili $30.00 $500 $250 $125

9:30 Cook's Meeting Chili Verde $25.00 $200 $100 $75

10:00 Start Prep for Chili Verde Salsa $20.00 $150 $100 $50

11:00 Stoves on for Chili Verde

11:00 Start Prep for ICS Red Chili

11:00 Turn in Salsa for Judging

12:00 Stoves on for ICS Red Chili

1:00 Turn in Chili Verde for Judging

3:00 Turn in ICS Red Chili for Judging

4:30-5:00 approximate Award Ceremony

You will need to bring all of your own equipment, including tables, chairs, stoves, utensils, and fire extinguisher. If you are flying in, please let me know ASAP and I can arrange for table and chairs. The fire department may come by looking to inspect your fire extinguisher. If you have extra, please bring them. If you think you may have a problem, please let me know and we'll do everything we can to help.

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Steve McIntire Dave Hipskind

916-457-4058 916-714-0619

510-604-5978 cell 916-743-2350 cell

E-mail: semdbsc1@comcast.net e-Mail: dagoreds@comcast.net

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Ontario Provincial, June 23. - Richard Chauvin
ONTARIO CANADA
JUNE 23, 2007

The Ontario Provincial Chili Championship is under new management!
Valerie Hodgins has been my apprentice for the last two years. This is the
year she takes over. Wendy and I will still be there as her
resources,but...
Please help us all make her want to keep it going. Enter early, bring your
friends.

There will be tables and chairs and a small tent. Those of you who were
here last year know how small it is. If you have a pop-up, please bring it.
A lot will be the same as before, including the Friday night party at the
Chauvin house. Let me know if you're coming. chilidog@windsor.igs.net

RED, VERDE, SALSA
ENTRY FEES:
RED $40.00 US
VERDE $25.00 US
SALSA $10.00 US

Make checks payable to: Place Concorde

Mail to:
Place Concorde
Att: Valerie Hodgins
7515 Forest Glade Dr
Windsor, ON, Canada
N8T 3P5

PH:519-948-5545 Ext:22
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Agenda: 9:30 Set-up
10:30 cooks' meeting
11:00 light stoves verde
12:00 light stoves red
12:30 turn in salsa
2:00 turn in verde
3:00 turn in red
Announcements as soon as they're tallied. 5:00 (or so) Lobster is
served!
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LOBSTER DINNER AFTER COOKOFF ($25.00 Canadian FOR 2 WHOLE LOBSTERS).
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
STEAK ($15.00) ALSO AVAILABLE.

You can order your lobster dinners by credit card by calling directly:
Place Concorde 519-948-5545 Ext 22 (Valerie Hodgins). Or e-mail Valerie
at: Valerie@placeconcorde.org

Richard Chauvin
Windsor Factory Supply Ltd
Accounting
519-250-2441
519-250-2492 Fax

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Colton,CA. - Saturday May 12th

Saturday, May 12th, will be the date for the City of Colton Unity Day Celebration and Chili Cookoff. This cookoff features excellent prize money---$1,000 for red chili, $750 for chili verde, $300 for salsa and $100 for people's choice chili! There are also good money prizes for 2nd and 3rd places in red, chili verde and salsa!

For those of you who have been here in the past, it is at a different park, as there is renovation being done to the previous venue. To reach Chavez Park, take I10 to 9th Street in Colton; go North to "E" Street; turn right to the park. Fellow chiliheads, Tom and Judy Clarke, work hard every year to put on a quality cookoff. Show them your support by "showing up"! The first 25 teams get a nice goodie bag. We guarantee decent weather (not as hot as it's been!), and fair and honest judging!

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Hope to see you there.

Bill and Karen Ray

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MONDAY - May7, 2007

34th Annual California State Chili Championship - by Karen Ray

Temperatures were in the mid 70s on Saturday May 5th for the 34th Annual California State Chili Championship in Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino, CA. Big trees shade the cooking area, and many of the cooks returned to their favorite "lucky" spot from years past. New cooks and regulars joined together to make the cookoff, combined with the 3rd Annual Inland Empire Menudo Cookoff, a great success. What could be a better date for such an event than Cinco de Mayo!?! The crowd in and out for the day was estimated by the Police Department at 30,000!!!

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This event is a happening for the San Bernardino community. Many contests are going on, and the public is very involved in the tasting and judging. The community judges the PC Cruiser Show, the Teardrop Trailers/Tow Vehicles, the Restaurant/Open Chili Division, the Menudo Contest and the ICS People's Choice Chili. You can tell that there are many fans of the event returning, as they know the numbering systems and the times the various dishes are available for tasting. In charge of the non-ICS contests is Donnie Gordon, who travels down from Las Vegas for the weekend and does an outstanding job of making sense from chaos.

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Of course, the full complement of ICS competitions were held, with all winners advancing to the World's Championship Chili Cookoff in October. Judges were there with an array of expertise, from old-timers such as Bill Storey to celebrities. We were honored to have the attention of Bob Balzer, the Publisher of the Sun-Telegram newspaper, Allan Borgon, who is a local restaurant critic with a weekly TV program, and Dennis Baxter, a San Bernardino City Councilman, who is a great fan of this event. Fred and Leah Wieland, our past World's Championship Chief Judge and Scorekeeper also attended, as did Ormly Gumfudgin, our ICS Historian, accompanied by his "better half" Edi.

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The weather mostly cooperated, with only an few occasional gusts of wind to send the judging supplies scattering. Chairman, Mike Austin, assisted by his son, Tony, and his friend, Jeff Meads, had it all together. Emcees Steve Porter and Claude Covington handled the activities on two stages with competence. Dennis Macklin was the site coordinator, saving favorite spots for the regulars and recommending "good spots" to the newbies. Chief Judge, Bill Ray, held his usual interesting meetings; and Chief Scorekeeper, Karen Ray, managed to have all of the forms and supplies available for the judging. Karen was very ably assisted by Leah Wieland, Edi Gumfudgin, Mary Ellen Weber and Allene Macklin---what a crew!! Thanks to all for making it all happen.

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At the end of the day, the winners were:

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Best Booth:

2nd, Geraldine Villalpando, Chili a la Madre

1st, Bruce Pion, Killer Chili

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Best Showmanship:

2nd, Dan Plascencia, Cowboy Chili

1st, Bruce Pion, Killer Chili

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Salsa (16 entries):

3rd, Dave Thomas, Crazee Horse Chili

2nd, Sachiko Brecke, Horny Toad Chili Too

1st, Bob Poston, Borger Bulldog Chili, San Diego CA

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ICS People's Choice Chili:

3rd, Chilly Funn, Bobbo's Chili Works

2nd, Bruce Pion, Killer Chili

1st, Jesse Truebo, Jesse's Green Team, San Bernardino CA

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Chili Verde (17 entries):

3rd, Karen Angotti, Uncle Tony's Wop-Sided Chili

2nd, Sachiko Brecke, Horny Toad Chili Too

1st, Eric Stewart, Off-Road Chili, Loma Linda CA

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ICS Traditional Red Chili (34 entries):

5th, Bob Dyer, Gerajammers Chili

4th, Jim Beaty, Sespe Creek Chili

3rd, Barry Steinberg, RIP Chili (won the tiebreaker over Jim)

2nd, Eileen Beaty, Moose Tracks Chili (how many 2nd's, Eileen?)

1st, Nancy Swenberger, Gone with the Wind Chili Too, Mesa AZ

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Nancy now joins her husband, Dick, as a California State Champion. Her comment was "It really feels good!"

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Thanks to all who contributed to this great event.

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NERCC

Dear chili cooks

I'm sorry I didn't email you sooner....but it was our grand sons 1st birthday....and he had an messy appointment with a cake.

Kat and I can't begin to thank all of you enough. I wish we had an hour to spend with each of you as we wanted to talk to everyone of you. We tried.

From early estimates, you raised almost $9,000 and almost 14 carriages of canned goods for the Enfield Food Shelf! That's pretty darn good and you should all be proud of yourselves for what you did.

The K of C breakfast was great from all indications,the bands rocked(those 14 year old kids, huh??), the vendors were VERY gracious,the magician was so great,the judging and score keeping was stellar....and the weather fantastic.

I'll tell you one last story....yesterday during everything going on,Kat and I were running around..... a woman stopped me and asked if I was "Mad Mike". I told her I was....she gave me a BIG hug and then she proceeded to tell me that she used to receive services from the Enfield Food Shelf. She said that what you all were doing was a blessing to so many people and that she wanted me to thank you all at some point. So for Elizabeth and her 2 kids,"Thank YOU"......because you proved to a lot of people in this area what so many already knew....that Chili Cooks are "Dedicated to making a difference"....and like I said at the cooks meeting....when you cook chili with your friends,you're already a winner.

Please check http://chilict.tripod.Com/ as there are pics and news from the NERCC!

If you have any pics from the NERCC...please send them to me as I'll post them on the NERCC web site.

From our hearts,

Thank you so much for everything,

Kathy and Michael

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Silver State Regional in Pahrump, NV.

Directions to the cookoff area for those cooks that are coming to the Silver State Regional in Pahrump, NV.

If you are staying at Saddlewest Casino & Hotel, turn left out of parking lot, go to second stop light, about 1 1/2 miles and turn left again. Park is on the immediate right behind the Rudd Community Center. Norm will be at the park Friday starting about noon for anyone who wants to set up on Friday. There won't be security, but lots of chiliheads in RV's to keep an eye on things.

Also Norm and Bobbie will be hosting the after chili cookoff party on Saturday again this year, we will have maps at the cookoff.

Hope to see a lot of cooks there, the Chamber has some neat things in the goodie bags this year, and El Pato products will be there also.

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Tampa Chili Fest

May 19, 2007

Contact: Silvana Golzman

E-Mail: sgolzman@fermanmail.net

Phone: 813.740.9898 ext. 295

Location: Tampa Harley Davidson 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL

Entry Fee: Red Chili $10/$52 Salsa $10 or both for $15

Charity: Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County Firefighter Charities

Winner advances to the: Last Chance Chili Cookoff at the 2007 World's Championship Chili Cookoff™

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SUNDAY - May 6, 2007

Results phoned in -- (except CA State – I was there)

We should receive COMPLETE write-up from each set of Contest officials in the next few days.

CALIFORNIA STATE - May 5, 2007

San Bernardino, CA

SALSA

2^nd Sachiko Brecke CA

1^st Bob Poston CA

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VERDE

2^nd Sachiko Brecke CA

1^st Eric Stewart CA

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ICS RED

2^nd Eileen Beaty CA

1^st Nancy Swenberger AZ (My beautiful & Loving Wife)

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Chili on the Comstock Reg - May 5, 2007

Virginia City, NV

SALSA

1^st Larry Bolsey

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VERDE

2^nd Gerry Lind

1^st Skip Cooley

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ICS RED

2^nd Gerry Lind

1^st Ron Judson

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Rio Grande Valley Regional - May 5, 2007

South Padre Island, TX

SALSA

2^nd Bob MacNaughton

1^st Jackie Golterman

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VERDE

2^nd Jim Hedrick

1^st Barbara Herrin

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ICS RED

2^nd Ray King

1^st JJ Elliss

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New England Regional Chili Cookoff - by Audrey Falkowski

The New England Regional Chili Cookoff held yesterday, Saturday May 5, was a great success. That was because Mike and Kathy Freedman worked tirelessly in the last few months getting cooks, vendors and sponsors so the Enfield Food Shelf can help feed hundreds of families in the area. Mike and Kathy spent a lot of time on local TV and radio and the public responded. There was a lot of chili tasted and lots more judged. The site of the cookoff was the Knights of Columbus in Somers, CT, who provided a great breakfast for everyone in the morning. The weather even cooperated, in spite of the wind at times. Mike and Kathy could be seen anywhere and everywhere taking care of everyone's needs along with the many wonderful volunteers. Chief Judge was Dave Lorenz and Chief Scorekeeper was Audrey Falkowski. Also assisting in the judging tent was Sharon Willard, Steve Falkowski and Cindy Lorenz. We look forward to next year.

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Results:

People's Choice

Stew Leonard's

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Rookie Cook: 6 Rookies

Sarah Freedman

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Youth Division: 6 entries

3^rd – Zachary Cox, NY

2^nd – Ashley Johnson, PA

1^st – Bryan Navaroli, MA

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Salsa: 22 entries

Tied for 4^th (not broken)

Mike Cassidy, CT

Jin Heywood, NY

3^rd – Mike Kropp, NH

2^nd – Michael VanDer Maelen, CT (Rookie)

1^st – Christine Johnson, PA Christine gets her Hat Trick with this win!!

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Chili Verde: 21 entries

5^th – Greg Niemeyer, CT

4^th – Monica Parker, VA

3^rd – Jim Heywood, NY Won the tie with Monica

2^nd – Jim Parker, VA

1^st – Dick Dowling, CT Dick won the tie with Jim

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Red Chili: 36 entries

5^th – Les Walter, MD

4^th – Jim Neves, OH

3^rd – Rhone Carr, NJ

2^nd – Chip Welsh, PA

1^st – Doug Johnson, PA

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It was a great day for the Johnson family and a fabulous job done by all. Mike, you can relax now and get back to cooking.

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1st Annual Jason's Day District Cook Off

Hello Fellow Chili Heads!!!

We are just a few weeks away from the 1st Annual Jason's Day District Cook Off on Saturday June the 9th right here in sunny Cincinnati, Ohio. Great news! Julie and Jeff Netser the 2005 World Verde Champs will be your Chief Judge and Scorekeeper!

Hope you will come and support John Hunt and his family in their efforts to raise lots of $$$ for their charity.

http://www.jwhf.org/ A great week end has been planned for you!

Starting off with a pot luck cook's party on Friday night June 8th around 6:00pm at the Schmeh's house! Gary and Debbie are busy getting the pole barn ready for the party. They will be cooking hot dogs on the grill so bring some kind of dish to go with a cook out and as usual bring your favorite adult beverage. Their address is 6834 Hillside Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. They live right off of route 50 that runs along the Ohio River. You can map quest it or call him at his home at 513-941-1555.

Let's make this a Regional for next year!!!

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NEPA DISTRICT CHILI COOKOFF & VEHICLE SHOW

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY JUNE 9TH

AT THE LAKE ARIEL FIRE HALL IN LAKE ARIEL PA.

WE ARE GIVING OUT OVER $1,500 IN PRIZE MONEY THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR MORE COOKS.

LAKE ARIEL is located in the northeast of lovely pa and the cookoff is being held on the weekend of the Pocono 500 so all you race fans this is the perfect chance to do the 2 things you love to do cook chili and see a live nascar race al in the same weekend.

FOR MORE INFORMATINON CONTACT JIM MILLER AT 570-698-1440 OR VISIT THE WEB SIGHT AT http://www.nepachili.tripod.com/.

THIS YEARS EVENT IS LOOKING LIKE WE MIGHT GET ENOUH COOKS TO MAKE THIS A REGIONAL NEXT YEAR SO COME ON ALL YOU CHILI HEADS SIGN UP AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THIS GREAT EVENT. for all you out of towners scranton/wilkesbarre airport is only about 30 ninutes from the cookoff and you should be able to get decent rates flying in.

see you al, on June 9th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL

CALLING ALL COOKS ! ! !

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NORM AND I NEED TO KNOW WHO ALL IS COMING TO THE SILVER STATE REGIONAL ON MAY 19TH. WE ONLY HAVE 7 APPLICATIONS IN RIGHT NOW. WE WOULD HATE TO SEE THIS REGIONAL GO DOWN THE DRAIN. SO, IF YOU ARE COMING TO TOWN TO COOK PLEASE PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EMAILING US AT chiliahr@sbcglobal.net WE ALSO NEED TO KNOW IF ANYONE IS STAYING OVER FOR THE DISTRICT ON SUNDAY.

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Bobbie & Norm Gaul

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