THURSDAY - June 7, 2007

River City Regional Chili Cookoff Huge Success

By: David Hipskind

The weather was perfect, in the mid 80's, nice cool breezes all day. Both days!!! Historic Old Town Folsom was the perfect setting for a spectacular 2 day event to crown the contenders that will represent the River City Regional Chili Cookoffs at the 41^st Annual World Chili Championships in Omaha, NE, the first weekend in October.

25 of the best red chili cooks in the west vied for the honors on Saturday and 20 on Sunday. Chili Verde brought out 16 cooks for Saturday and 10 on Sunday. Salsa rounded out the ICS competitions with 9 contestants each day. However, our Restaurant-People's Choice division stole the show. 9 of the best restaurants in the Folsom area turned out to serve their best chili in a effort to win fantastic trophies and a relaxing weekend for their team at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. They did a fantastic job and the public loved it. Each restaurant served about 10 gallons of chili each day. They helped raise thousands of dollars for our benefactor, CureBreast Cancer Foundation . CureBreast Cancer Foundation was established by Dr. Ernie Bodai, the creator of the Breast Cancer Stamp. Dr Bodai was his usual gracious self. He came out to volunteer and meet the people. He could be found pouring beer, selling trinkets in the Foundation booth, greeting the contestants and helping with the award presentations on stage. That is true dedication, especially since he just returned home on Thursday from a 2 week long trip in Eastern Europe and the Middle East promoting the Breast Cancer Stamp globally to fight this dreaded disease.

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We had the honor to have ICS Owner and CEO, Carol Hancock and her husband Dave, attend our festivities. They both helped in the judging area. It is always good to have them at our event. I realize it is difficult, with their busy schedules, to get away to as many cookoffs as they would like, so to have them was very special.

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We also hosted 2 very special guests, Fred and Leah Weiland. Fred was up in our area visiting family and brought them out to enjoy a great day. Naturally, I put Fred to work and he offered his expertise with judging in all three categories, red, green and salsa. AS Fred would say, "If you don't have a good time today, It's your own damn fault." I can honestly say they had a good time. I hope they make it an annual trip.

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Now for the results:

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River City Regional #1 – Saturday June 2, 2007

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People's Choice The Balcony Bistro Folsom, CA

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Best Booth Rick & Susie Decker Pleasanton, CA

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Salsa

3^rd Place Susie Decker Pleasanton, CA

2^nd Place Richard Raey Sacramento, CA

1^st Place John Jepson Merced, CA

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Chili Verde

3^rd Place Rick Decker Pleasanton, CA

2^nd Place John Jepson Merced, CA

1^st Place John Medcraft Reno, NV

ICS Red

3^rd Place Adrian Fuhrman Felton, CA

2^nd Place Jim Watson Placerville, CA

1^st Place Harry Robinson Lincoln, CA

River City Regional #2 – Sunday June 3, 2007

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People's Choice Folsom Prison Guards

Overall Weekend Winner People's Choice

3^rd Place Powerhouse Pub Folsom, CA

2^nd Place The Balcony Bistro Folsom, CA

1^st Place Folsom Prison Guards Folsom, CA

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Best Booth Gerry Lind

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Salsa

3^rd Place Dorothy Van Wagoner Visalia, CA

2^nd Place Susie Decker Pleasanton, CA

1^st Place Harry Robinson Lincoln, CA

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Chili Verde

3^rd Place Dorothy Van Wagoner Visalia, CA

2^nd Place Ron Judson Red Bluff, CA

1^st Place Lynn Robinson Lincoln, CA

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ICS Red

5^th Place John Ammerman

(Current Salsa Champion – 2^nd time cooking ICS red) Carson City, NV

4^th Place Isabella Robinson Lincoln, CA

3^rd Place Jim Beaver Mammoth Lakes, CA

2^nd Place Margo Knudson Granite Bay, CA

1^st Place Adrian Fuhrman Felton, CA

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NEPA Chili Cookoff

Dear Chili Head peeps,

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This weekend is the Annual North East Pa. Chili cookoff in Lake Ariel,Pa.

It's a beautiful cookoff on a scenic lake run by our chili cook friend Jim Miller who is also a fire fighter!
Not only that....it's being chief judged by Dave Lorenz and score keeping is wonderfully done by Audrey and Steve Falkowski.

Jim's also arranged for a killer band to be there.

I know it's last minute,etc. however.....it would be great to see you and it is a qualifier in Salsa and Verde as well as getting you to the Last Chance dance!So please consider coming to the NEPA Chili Cookoff this Saturday.

For more info:

JIM MILLER 570-698-1440

Jwm52461@aol.com

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WWW.NEPACHILI.TRIPOD.COM

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Please tell Jim that Mad Mike sent you and that you are cooking!

Send NO regrets to me...as I'll be driving and won't get them.

Stay HOT!!

Mad Mike.

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PRAYERS Needed for Elaine Lloyd

(Lake Havasu City Judges)

This is just an update on my health status. As of the latest Mayo visit I have been diagnosed with Bone Cancer. It seems that the pain I have been having on my left side, near the incision from the Lung removal....is not just scar tissue....

Its really Cancer. And its just a matter of managing the pain at this time. Radiation can't be done as the ribs that are affected are too close to the heart...so right now its just status quo.....

Will let you know if anything else happens, but for now, I ask that you pray for me....and I appreciate all your concerns.

Take care, Love, Elaine

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TUESDAY - June 5, 2007

Route 66 Cooks Party

Last minute change for the cooks and judges party. It will once again be on the enclosed patio at Salsa Brava Restaurant, 2220 E. Route 66. Still at 6:30, you will be able to order off the menu and have full bar service. See you there!

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WASHINGTON STATE

JULY 21, 2007

The Washington State PHIL WALTER MEMORIAL CHAMPONSHIP COOK OFF will be held in conjuction with KLA-HA-YA DAYS in Snohomish WA at Top Foods Center (13th & D St).

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Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry Fees:

Red Chili $35.00

Chili Verde $25.00

Salsa $15.00

Prize money and trophies- WINNERS to WCCC

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9:00 am cooks meeting

10:00 am Verde fires on

11:00 am Salsa turn in

12:00 noon Red chili fires on

1:00 Verde turn in

3:00 Red Chili turn in

4:30 Announcement of WINNERS

Contact James McAllister

101 Suncrest Dr

Snohomish, WA 98290

e-mail: jsmc2@verizon.net

Home # 360 563-9293

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MONDAY - Jume 4, 2007

Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff

Calling all cooks! The 24th Annual Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff will be this Saturday, June 9, in Flagstaff, AZ. Spots are still available for cooks. If you are coming and have a spouse who cooks red occasionally, please have them ready to cook this weekend, we might need them. I've got Sarah ready to cook too. Will need a count on how many are attending the cooks and judges dinner on Friday night also. Weather will be 80 degrees and sunny this weekend in Flagstaff, a bit warmer in Payson on Sunday for the Arizona State. Look forward to seeing you all here!

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New Hampshire State Cookoff Results

It was a hot and humid day in southern New Hampshire, Hudson, to be exact. The clouds did threaten some rain, but they stayed away. Thankfully, the crowds didn't. The cooks and spectators were thoroughly entertained by a few bands, most notably the Alvirne High School Stage Band, under the direction of Gerry Bastien, District Coordinator. These kids are great and such a joy to listen to. The proceeds of the cookoff go to support the Alvirne High School Bands and Coral Groups. There were lots of games for the kids and lots of chili tasting going on.

Results

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Salsa: 9 entries

3^rd – Jim Heywood, NY

2^nd – Mike Kropp, NH

1^st – Mary Alice Kropp, NH

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Chili Verde: 10 entries

Tie for 4^th, not broken

Mary Alice Kropp, NH

Wes Carlson, IL

3^rd – Scott Navaroli, MA

2^nd – Jim Heywood, NY

1st – Mike Kropp, NH

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Red Chili: 16 entries

5^th – Don Ouellette, NH

4^th – Mike Kropp, NH

3^rd – Joe Harvey, MA

2^nd – Kathy Freedman, CT

1^st – Mike Freedman, CT

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It was a great day for the Kropps and the Freedmans. Congratulations to all the winners.

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Wild Willies and Nebraska State OFFICAL Results

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Wild Willies Results :

Salsa, ( 16 )

3rd Place----------Mark Bass , Ok.

2d place ----------Julie Harley , Ne.

1st place---------Courtney Riblett , Ia. New cook.

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VERDE : ( 18 )

5th place----------Erica Knutson , Co.

4th place---------- Lance Fleming , Ne.

3d place------------Nick Gardner , Ia. New cook.

2d place------------Steve Tomasek , Co.

1st place-----------Pete Skiewrs , Mi.

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Red chili ( 25 )

5th place ------------Erica Knutson , Co.

4th place ------------Beeeg Juan Wright , Ne.

3d place -------------Mark Johnson , Ia.

2d place -------------Steve Harley , Ne.

1st place ------------Pete Skiewrs , Mi.

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Nebraska State Chili Championship Results

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Salsa : ( 15 )

3d place -------------- Julie Harley , Ne.

2d place ---------------Deanna Pierce , Ne.

1st place --------------Steve Tomasek , Co.

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Verde : ( 15 )

5th place -------------Larry Bulla , Ks.

4th place -------------Mark Bass , Ok.

3d place --------------Steve Tomasek , Co.

2d place --------------Alexis Force , Ia.

1st place --------------Beeg Juan , John Wright , Ne.

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Red chili: ( 22 )

5th place ------------ David Fenner , Ne.

4th place --------------Beeg Juan Wright , Ne.

3d place --------------Larry Bulla , Ks.

2d place --------------Steve Harley , Ne.

1st place ------------- Kandy Fleming , Omaha , Ne.

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Sue & Bill Dudzik
Toucan Chew Chili

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New email address:

mrfritz@charter.net

Sorry if you have received this twice.

Fritz

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SUNDAY - June 3, 2007

Phoned in Results for June 3, 2007

Nebraska State

ICS RED

1^st Kandy Fleming NE

SALSA

1^st Steve Tomasek CO

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.River City Regional # 2

SALSA

3^rd Dorothy Van Wagoner CA

2^nd Susie Decker CA

1^st Harry C. Robinson CA

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VERDE

3^rd Dorothy Van Wagoner CA

2^nd Ron Judson CA

1^st Lynn Robinson CA

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ICS RED

5^th John Ammerman NV

4^th Isabella Robinson CA

3^rd Jim Beaver CA

2^nd Margo Knudson CA

1^st Adrian Fuhrman CA

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JULY 4TH REGIONAL

JULY 7TH, 2007

THIS REGIONAL IS FAST APPROACHING, WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO PASS OUT FLYERS. IT PROMISES TO BE A FUN DAY AT COOK'S CORNER AT 19152 SANTIAGO CANYON ROAD, TRABUCO CANYON, CA

SO, IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED FOR ANY OF THE THREE CONTESTS COME ON OUT AND COOK. AND, IF YOU CAN'T COOK COME OUT AND JUDGE. IT IS AT THE END OF EL TORO ROAD NORTH.

HELP DON HAMMES KEEP THIS REGIONAL GOING.

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PRIZES:

RED: $500.00, $300.00, $200.00

GREEN: $300.00, 200.00, 100.00

SALSA: $100.00

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Clarksville Missouri Regional

(Complete Results)

The Raintree Arts Council wants to thank all the cooks and helpers tha coame to Clarksville June 2nd, 2007 for the Clarksville Missouri Regional Chili Cookoff. We appreciate the time and efforts just to deal with traveling to the event, but to deal with the rain also. We truly thank you. We Could not do this without you.

Linda and Bill

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In Spite of the wet start,we had an incredible cookoff. 34 REDs, 15 Verde, 18 Salsa.

The 15 Anything Goes entries attributed to lots of Sampling for at least 400 people who braved to day.

Sunshine was a rare site, but the Mississippi River was on one side, afew trains on the other, not to mention the highest point on the Mississippi and wonderful Clarksville, with its small shops and artisans.

The kicker for the day was the Birthday celebration for Florence Livesay, 100 years young and still able to dance to the music of Butchwax and the Hollywoods. The band brought her a cake and wonderful card with $100 for her years. She was amazing, passing out cake to others and throwing kisses and hugs.

But on to the Winners

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Anything Goes (Judged like the BIG RED)

3rd Place Larry Wright, St. Charles, Mo

2nd Place Jerry Simmons, Florissant, Mo

1st Place Shari Eivins, Eolia, Mo

This was Sharis' first win, If she has more fun winning for ICS we will not be able to hold her down

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Salsa ( These scores were rechecked, They were correct)

3rd Place Tom Hobday, O'fallon Mo

2nd Place Larry Wright, St. Charles, Mo

1st Place Mary Thomas, Clinton, Il.

Chili Verde

3rd Place Todd Finn O'fallon, Mo.

2nd Place Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Il.

1st Place Lloyd Weir, Normal, Il

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Red Chili

5th Place George McMinn Decatur, Il

4th Place Cathy Schmedeke, Clinton, Il

3rd Place Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Il

2nd Place Larry Wright( Who is more than willing to take 1st if ALdo doesn't go, HA)

1st Place ALDO Klinghammer, Taylorville, Il ( Who says HAHAHAHA)

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Thanks again to everyone,

Linda and Bill

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