TUESDAY May 20, 2008

Pana Lincoln Prairie Trail Regional

Chili Cookoff Results

May 17, 2008

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Great weather and Biscuit and Gravy from the Pana Masonic Lodge greeted the Chili Cooks and their support teams for the 2008 Pana Day's International Chili Society Sanctioned Lincoln Prairie Trail Regional Chili Cookoff. Cooks from six States gathered in Downtown Pana in the midst of the 50 year old, eight-block "Pana Days" street fair. Over half of the cooks entered in the event have made appearances on the Food Channel. It is estimated that near 6,000 were in attendance for the three days as the Pana Chamber of Commerce strived to support the family orientation of a free event for all ages. Cookoff sponsor, Ray's Chilli, donated a pop up tent to raffle to raise funds for fellow ICS cook Bill Donovan. Ray's owner, Jay Nicole, was humbled by the participating cook's outpouring of help to the tune of $385.00 that will be mailed to the Donovans on Monday, May 19. The Pana Chamber thanks all the sponsors, cooks, judges, Head Judge Bob Hall and assistant Rex Nicole. The 2009 Event will be held at Pana Days on May 16, 2009

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The Pana Lincoln Prairie Regional Chili Cookoff results:

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SALSA (10 judges - 12 entries)

3^rd Larry Eastep, Springfield, Illinois 6 pts.

2^nd Dog Hoy, Stonington, Illinois 7 pts.

1^st Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois 13 pts. (Will represent the Regionial at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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CHILI VERDE (11 judges – 11 entries)

3^rd Mark Hurt, Tolono, Illinois 10 pts.

2^nd Butch Sutton, Indianpolis, Indiana 11 pts.

1^st Paul Wessing, Farmersville, Il., 11 pts. (Won Tie) (Will represent the Regionial at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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RED CHILI (27 judges – 29 entries)

4^th (tie) Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois 7 pts.

4^th (tie) Jean Simmons, Florissant, Missouri 7 pts

3^rd Sherry Sutton, Indianapolis, Indiana 8 pts.

2^nd Jim Schmedeke, Clinton, Illinois 9 pts.

1^st Linda Carroll, Taylorville, Illinois 11 pts. (Will represent the Regionial at the I.C.S. World Championship)

Thanks to all for a great day,

Jim & Joni Deere

Bob Hall, Scorekeeper

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Alberta and Canadian Championships
Greetings Fellow Chili Heads
We are just a few days away from the Alberta and Canadian Championships.

Set up can commence at 7:00 am, cooks meeting at 8:00 am.
Start Verde 9:00 am - turn in at noon
Salsa turn in at 11:30 am
Start Red at 10:00 am - turn in at 1:00 pm
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There will be a BBQ for vendors and chili cooks at the market on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Our local country radio station will have their community cruiser there on Saturday so it should be really busy. The weather should be partially cloudy on Saturday and should be nice and sunny and warm on Sunday. We are looking forward to a really good cookoff and seeing old friends again.
Joy and Randy Bilozir

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Back 2 Back Northern Arizona Chili Cookoffs

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June 14^th and 15^th , 2008

Come spend a weekend in the Cool Pines of Northern Arizona and Cook Chili at TWO ICS World Qualifying Chili Contests.

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SATURDAY - 6/14/2008

25^th annual ROUTE 66 Regional in Flagstaff Arizona. Cookoff is being held at Thorpe Park.

This years Chili & Salsa Contests feature added prize monies and special goody bags for the 25^th anniversary festivities.

Contact Paul Whitney, Chairperson, at 928-526-4314 or email at Golfnchili@aol.com for complete information.

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A short 90 mile drive to Payson after the Route 66 contest will have you ready for the Sunday contests.

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SUNDAY – 6/15/2008

37^th annual ARIZONA STATE in Payson Arizona. Cookoff is being held in the parking lot of the Mazatzal Casino.

The Chili & Salsa have Great Prize Monies,

$1,000.00 - 1^st place ICS Red,

$500.00 - 1^st place Chili Verde,

$250.00 - 1^st place Salsa.

Contact Linda Mathiesen, Chairperson, 928-474-6044 or email lmathiesen@777play.com for complete information.

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Dick Swenberger, Chief Judge 480-650-3921 or GWTWChili@aol.com

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For Motel, Entry Fees and Cookoff Times – Contact each Chairperson.

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