TUESDAY - April 22, 2008

MARIA AUSTIN

It is with extreme sadness that I report the passing of Maria Austin this evening. She was a Loving Wife , Mother, and Grand Mother to her special Fam-Lee. Please say a Prayer for Mike and his Fam-Lee. More information will be forthcoming in the days to follow.

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Silver State Regional

MAY 17, 2008

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The Silver State Regional is fast approaching (May 17, 2008) and we are in the planning stages for this annual event. Norm & Bobbie Gaul will be the Chief Judge and Chief Scorekeeper respectively for the cookoff. For planning purposes we would like to know if you are planning to participate, we will be doing salsa $15 entry, Chili Verde $25 entry and traditional red chili $35 entry. So if you are planning on cooking or judging please let us know so we can be prepared. People's choice chili will be prepared by the local merchants. The cookoff will be held at Petrack Park located on the corner of Highway 160 and Basin Road.

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There will be a BBQ at the park on Friday, May 16^th from 6-8 PM for all Cooks and Judges. Price is $5.00 per person with a no host bar.

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We don't have a host hotel this year but you can call the local hotels for rates, maybe if you mention the chili cookoff they will reduce them (no promises) the numbers for the hotels are:

Around the World Lodge * 775-537-1700

Best Western Pahrump Station * 866-713-9688

Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino * 866-751-6500

Saddle West Hotel & RV Park * 800-433-3987

Book early to be assured of a room.

Dry Camping & Electricity available at Petrack park

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Red Chili: 1^st $500 + trophy; 2^nd $300 + trophy; 3^rd $100 + trophy

Chili Verde: 1^st 50% payback + trophy

Salsa: 1^st 50% payback + trophy

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I will be on site on Friday May 16, 2008 around noon, if you wish to reserve a spot. On Saturday the 17^th, set up time will start around 6:30am. Cooks meeting for all contests will be at 9:00am. If you are flying in and need tables they will be available, but please let us know so we have enough for those that need them. You can register to cook through the ICS web site or let me know if you plan on attending.

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Bobbie and I will have an after cookoff party for cooks and judges (May 17, 2008) at our house, maps will be available at the cookoff. Food and drinks will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all that come to support the Silver State Regional.

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Norm

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