TUESDAY - October 2, 2007

THIS IS THE LAST BLOG POSTING UNTIL AFTER ICS WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS

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See you in OMAHA - Good Luck to ALL

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Three Shasta's District

Good luck to all competing in the 2007 World Competition in Omaha!!
Remember October 20, 2007 is one of your first chances for a district win.
Get started early while you are at your peak.
Come to beautiful Anderson CA on October 20 for the Three Shasta's
District Cookoff at the Anderson Wal-Mart Superstore
* Anderson is just south of Redding off Interstate 5 and about 20
miles north of Red Bluff. The weather averages about 75 degrees with
perfect fall skies.
* Rooms: For special rates
* Amerihost Inn of Anderson 2040 Factory Outlets Drive (south of the
Outlets) Anderson Ca 96007 call: (530) 365-6100 mention Chili
Cook-off, front desk manager - Tracy Montgomery, 2 Adults 2 beds
$83.60 includes tax within site of the cook off
* Valley Inn Anderson 9530) 365-2566 $55 for 2 people mention Margaret
and Chili cook-off, a couple of miles north of cook-off
* Best Western Knights Inn 2688 Gateway Dr Anderson (530) 365-2753
contact person Premal Sanghani $73.76 for double , includes tax a
couple of miles north of cook-off, mention Margaret and Cook-off
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Mark Larson has volunteered for the job of Chief Judge:)
Lets make this a great event; don't forget to bring your poles for
world-class salmon fishing.
* Visit Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake and Mt Shasta (3 Shasta's :) ) Also
Whiskeytown Lake and the famous Sundial Bridge
Good Luck to all at the 2007 WCC
Margaret Blackford mypathways@frontiernet.net
(530) 949-0365 home - office (530) 549-3485

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SHOW TIME at ICS WORLDS

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Per Bill "Gumby" Donovan

LET'S KICK IT UP AND GET THE PARTY STARTED!!!!

The YMCA dance will again be back at ICS Worlds.

It's time to start your YMCA dance practice,

remember to bring an appropriate costume if you can.

Who will have the best Costume.??

We would like to have OVER 50 dancers this year,

If you need help with the dance,

contact: Bill Donovan at Bdonocode3chili@aol.com

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COLMAN TYPE COOK STOVES

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I would like to remind everybody cooking in the WCCC

that you have to use a Coleman Type Cook Stove that uses propane.

Last year we had some cooks that showed up with stoves that used white gas. This made the events people very nervous as they were afraid the fire marshal would shut them down. I was able to provide those cooks with a propane type stove.

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I well have a few extra stoves with me this year as well for anybody discovering that there stove does not work. They're not the greatest looking in the world, but they will do the job.

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Thanks for your cooperation.
Captain Jim Maehl
ICS Site Coordinator

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MONDAY - October 1, 2007

Joe Defrates Memorial Reg.

Springfield, IL.

Sun. Sept. 30

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The Ansar Shrine Patrol and Leo Stork (Chairman) again pulled off another very successful Regional Chilli Cookoff.

This is the 5th year that they have been producing this cookoff and with that, they have sent over $20,000 to the Shriners Children's Hospital as a result of this cookoff.

These folks do an excellent job of working towards their goal of raising dollars for children. They are a great group to work with. All of the chili cooks say that they have not had as much help that these Shriners offer.

Chili cooks from 5 states gathered at the Shrine Temple in Springfield for their last shot at making it to the ICS 2007 World's Championship and walking away with the $1,000 first place chilli. We had a beautiful day and some excellent Salsa and Chilli for the 5th Annual Joe Defrates Memorial.

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SALSA 7 contestants

3rd = Jim Schmedeke 6 pts. (Clinton, IL.)

2nd = Dave Schmitt 11 pts. (Springfield, IL.)

1st = Linda Carroll 15 pts. (Taylorville, IL.)

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CHILLI 23 contestants

4th H.M. = David Mallory & "Bo" Prewitt 9 pts. each (tie)

3rd = Shelby Lynn 11 pts. (Petersburg, IL.)

2nd = Paul Wessing 11 pts. (Farmersville, IL.) won tie break

1st = Tom Calvert 16 pts. (Taylorville, IL.)

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Tom has gotten several 2nd and 3rds all year long and he nailed it on his last try. This also completes Tom's "Hat Trick". How excited do you think he was???

Congratulations to all the contestants......They are all winners!

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Great Lakes Regional Winners

1st Place Red - Wes Carlson from Loves Park IL

2nd Place Red - Jim Stoddard from Coppell TX

3rd. Place Red - Chuck Hoff from Columbus OH

1st Place Green - Jim Weller now from Rockton IL

1st Place Salsa - Gail Kyle from Dearborn MI

We had 66 Cooks in the Red Chili, 19 Verde and 21 Salsa.

Our biggest turnout yet. Estimated attendance was 20,000 with 6000 Motorcycles!

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Annette Horn

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Carol & Vickie

Both Carol and I will be out of the office from Tuesday October 2nd through Tuesday October 9th. If you need to contact us regarding the WCCC please call and leave a message. We'll be checking our messages daily and will reply to those that need immediate attention. All other messages will be handled on our return to the office.

Vickie

International Chili Society

13938 Tiffany Pines Circle N

Jacksonville, FL 32225

phone: 904-379-2558 /949-496-2651 (CA)

fax: 904-374-4704

www.chilicookoff.com

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ICS Golf Tournament

Directions to Iron Horse Golf Course. Go west on I-80 to exit 432. At the top pf the ramp, turn right. Go about 1/4 mile, then turn left on Highway 6. Go 6 miles, the club is on the left. My cell number is 928-853-1161 if you need help. First tee time is at noon. See you there!

Thanks, Paul Whitney

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ALL CHILI COOKS & FRIENDS

3^rd World's in Omaha Chili Cooks Get Together

Thursday, October 4^th, 2007 5:30 PM to 8:30

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Feel free to drop in any time that evening to socialize, enjoy a beverage, share stories, renew friendships, and great pizza

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Johnny Sortino's Pizza

Serving Omaha Families for over 40 Years

Pizza – Pasta - Salads

7880 "L" Street

402- 339-5050

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Pizza & Beverages can be purchased at the counter, please eat there because they are not charging us for the space. Pizza and beer very reasonably priced! Very informal atmosphere.

Space limited to first 150; RSVP with your name and the total number in your party by Sept 21, to:

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snbchili@aol.com

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Tip of the chili pot lid to Greg and Lynn Virant for again making the arrangements for this informal gathering three years in a row!

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The informal cooks' gathering at Sortino's on Thursday night has attracted over 120 chili cooks, assorted judges, chairmen, and friends. There's still room for 20 additional. RSVP to

Cash bar opens at 5:30 PM! Prices and pizza is great.

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SHOW TIME at ICS WORLDS

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Per Bill "Gumby" Donovan

LET'S KICK IT UP AND GET THE PARTY STARTED!!!!

The YMCA dance will again be back at ICS Worlds.

It's time to start your YMCA dance practice,

remember to bring an appropriate costume if you can.

Who will have the best Costume.??

We would like to have OVER 50 dancers this year,

If you need help with the dance,

contact: Bill Donovan at Bdonocode3chili@aol.com

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COLMAN TYPE COOK STOVES

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I would like to remind everybody cooking in the WCCC

that you have to use a Coleman Type Cook Stove that uses propane.

Last year we had some cooks that showed up with stoves that used white gas. This made the events people very nervous as they were afraid the fire marshal would shut them down. I was able to provide those cooks with a propane type stove.

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I well have a few extra stoves with me this year as well for anybody discovering that there stove does not work. They're not the greatest looking in the world, but they will do the job.

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Thanks for your cooperation.
Captain Jim Maehl
ICS Site Coordinator

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SUNDAY - September 30, 2007

REMEMBER YOUR PEOPLES CHOICE CHILI

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FOR ICS WORLD'S - SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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MISSOURI STATE-

POWER TO THE PEPPER

A SPECTACULAR day greeted over 50 cooks and thousands of Chili and Salsa lovers.

The 32^nd Annual National Kidney Foundation of Eastern Missouri presented a great event with music, food and of course lot of Chili and Salsa Full results to follow:

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SALSA:

3^rd Place Dos Amigos

2^nd Place Harrah's Casino

1^st Place Wright Stuff Chili-(Ol chili head Larry Wright!!!)

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VERDE

3^rd Place Red's Chili

2^nd Place Wright Stuff Chili

1^st Place Chili El Cracko Al Saur El Sol (Michael Goodman WI)

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RED

1^ST Place Joni Deere IL

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As soon as the other results come are sent to me, they will be posted.

Good Luck to everyone in Omaha.

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Michael Goldstein

Event Chair

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GREAT LAKES REGIONAL

For 2008 Chili Year

SALSA - 21 entries

3^rd Faye Milligan KY

2^nd Diane Lentz KY

1^st Gail Kyle MI

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CHILI VERDE - 19 entries

4^th Jim Stoddard TX

3^rd James Richards MI

2^nd Gail Kyle MI

1^st Jim Weller IL

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ICS RED - 66 entries

5^th James Richards MI

4^th David Staley KY

3^rd Chuck Hoff OH

2^nd Jim Stoddard TX

1^st Wes Carlson IL

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Avi Casino Thanksgiving Weekend

As the World Championships grows near, it's time to start thinking ahead to next year's cookoffs! There will be Back-to-Back Regionals at the Avi Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, on the Friday and Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving. The High Desert Robinson Regional will be held on Friday, November 23, 2007, and the Mojave Desert Regional will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007.

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The Avi Casino is located on the west bank of the Colorado River, in the very southern tip of Nevada, about two hours south of Las Vegas, and directly across the river from Bullhead City, Arizona.

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Rooms are offered at a discount rate. Call 1-800-AVI-2WIN and ask for "Chili 07" to get the discounted rates.

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Have Thanksgiving with the kids, and then dash off to Avi for two wonderful cookoffs! See you there!

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Ref. Susan Burt Baumberger
43356 20th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
661-714-6234

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Terry "Cowboy" Smith

Terry "Cowboy" Smith of the Dead Serious Chili Team passed away on September 24^th after a short illness. Terry was a great competitor and without him chili cookoffs will be a little less fun. He was looking forward to going to Omaha (he qualified by winning the Sunshine Regional in January) along with his son Doug who won the Gulf Coast Regional. Terry's family and friends are making sure Doug still attends. Visit his booth on Sunday and give him your condolences.

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For memorial information go to

http://obit.veteranssociety.com/obit_display.cgi?id=460390

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ALLTHINGSCHILI.COM

HOWDY BUCKAROOS AND BUCKARETTES:

THE ALLTHINGSCHILI.COM SHOP HAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR THE ICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. COYOTE JODI AND I WILL BE BACK ON OCTOBER 16 OR 17.

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BUT ..... AS WE DID LAST YEAR, WE WILL HAVE A BUNCH OF POWDERS AND SPICES FOR SALE IN OMAHA. OUR MIX OF POWDERS INCLUDES NEARLY ALL OF OUR RED CHILI POWDER AND MOST OF OUR GREEN POWDERS AND EXTRA FINE CUMIN. SO LOOK ME UP ..... I WILL BE COOKING "LAST CHANCE" ON FRIDAY AND GREEN ON SATURDAY.

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IN ADDITION, WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL REQUESTS FOR MY AWARD WINNING COOKBOOKS SO I WILL HAVE SOME PERSONALLY SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THESE FULL COLOR SOUTHWEST COOKBOOKS YOU WILL BE SURPRISED (YES, OTHER THAN CHURNING OUT CHILI POWDERS AND SUCH I STUMBLE ALONG AS A NOTED AUTHOR OF COOKSBOOKS, WESTERN HISTORY, OUTDOOR, TRAVEL, ETC.

DO I HAVE AN EGO .......... YOU BETCHA AND I EARNED EVERY BIT OF IT).

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BUENA SUERTE, AMIGOS AND AMIGAS. SEE YOU BY THE MISSOURI NEXT WEEKEND. AND DON'T FORGET, I WILL HAVE POWDERS WITH ME.

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BOB "BURRO BOB" WISEMAN
WWW.ALLTHINGSCHILI.COM

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SHOW TIME at ICS WORLDS

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Per Bill "Gumby" Donovan

LET'S KICK IT UP AND GET THE PARTY STARTED!!!!

The YMCA dance will again be back at ICS Worlds.

It's time to start your YMCA dance practice,

remember to bring an appropriate costume if you can.

Who will have the best Costume.??

We would like to have OVER 50 dancers this year,

If you need help with the dance,

contact: Bill Donovan at Bdonocode3chili@aol.com

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COLMAN TYPE COOK STOVES

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I would like to remind everybody cooking in the WCCC

that you have to use a Coleman Type Cook Stove that uses propane.

Last year we had some cooks that showed up with stoves that used white gas. This made the events people very nervous as they were afraid the fire marshal would shut them down. I was able to provide those cooks with a propane type stove.

.

I well have a few extra stoves with me this year as well for anybody discovering that there stove does not work. They're not the greatest looking in the world, but they will do the job.

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Thanks for your cooperation.
Captain Jim Maehl
ICS Site Coordinator

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============================

If you have articles for posting to Dicks Chili World BLOG, they can be emailed to GWTWChili@aol.com

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Tell your other Chilihead Friends about the BLOG and how it works.