TUESDAY - June 17, 2008

ICS State of Arizona Chili Cookoff 2008

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June 15^th was Father's Day but it was also a wonderful day to Run to the Rim for the 2008 ICS State of Arizona Cookoff.

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The day started off with mild, sunny weather in the Mogollon Rim mountain country of Payson, Arizona and things just heated up from there…literally. I think the thermometer topped out at 98 degrees and the wind gusts picked up in the afternoon toppling a few of the cook's canopies. But the damage was slight and the pots of chili were not adversely affected.

As they have always done, Linda Mathiesen and Terri Shelow along with the staff of the Mazatzal Casino did a great job of set up and preparation for this cookoff. Everything had been well thought out and every detail had been addressed. The cooks were taken care of in style and all enjoyed the day of cooking among friends and fellow chiliheads.

We welcomed some new cooks to ICS and welcomed back some others who haven't cooked for a few years. Among those was Barry Hewitt, formerly of Woburn, MA, but now of Gilbert, AZ and his son Larry. Barry hasn't cooked since he moved to Arizona 2 years ago. However, his son Larry caught Chilihead Fever and wanted to start cooking and encouraged his dad to join him. It was very nice to see them and add them to the roster of Arizona cooks. There were a few cooks like Michael Abraham and Norma Kemp that we haven't seen for a while who also added their skills as contestants for the day and some first time cooks such as Susan Hyden, Keo Lynch and Joe Salas. Susan and Keo are familiar to the chili world as chairman and assistant of the Valley of the Sun Regional and Copper State Regional cookoffs in Ahwatukee, AZ. But they too caught the Chili Bug and tried their hand at cooking as the Hot Mamas Chili Team. Joe Salas also joined the list of cooks with his Salsa Joe's Chili. We are .very fortunate to welcome these cooks to ICS.

Chief Judge and Scorekeeper, Dick and Nancy Swenberger, along with a fine group of both local and seasoned judges, judged and tabulated the scores. And the results were:

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People's Choice – Norma Kemp AZ

Best Booth – Michelle Summerville AZ

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Salsa

3^rd Place - Mike Rook CO

2^nd Place - Bonnie Bootz AZ

1^st Place - Paul Whitney AZ This makes Paul's Hat Trick for 2008

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Chili Verde

5^th Place - Mike Herrera AZ

4^th Place - Michelle Summerville AZ

3^rd Place - Dione Cooley NV

2^nd Place - Bonnie Ford CA

1^st Place - Mike Rook CO

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Traditionl Red

4^th Place - Bonnie Tomasek CO

3^rd Place - Mick Joplin TX

2^nd Place - Skip Cooley NV

1^st Place - Bob Plager CO

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We look forward to seeing all the winners at the 2008 ICS World's Championship Cookoff in October

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The "Triple in Cripple" is only 3 days away!!

That's 7 (seven) chances to qualify for The World's in one weekend!!

Fri. June 20 - Hot Time Regional - Red only (late turn in)

Sat. June 21 - Chili Ole' Regional - All 3 categories

Sun. June 22 - Mile High "Bill Miller Memorial" Regional - All 3 categories

Prize money is FANTASTIC: Red each day - $1200,$300, $100, $50, $50

Verde Sat. & Sun. - $800, $300, $100, $50, $50

Salsa Sat. & Sun. - $300, $100

Best Booth each day - $100

Plus goody bags including gaming tokens for casinos for pre-registered cooks, and a Friday night Cooks party.

Please register on line, so we can get head counts for gaming tokens, the party, and the number of judges we will need. ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE !!

For information, please contact: Eldon/Helen Likkel @ 719-689-0173, crcmotel@ccvnet.net

Bob Plager - NEW Chief Judge @ 720-244-0990,

Bob98Champ@aol.com

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Southwest Regional and New Mexico State

Set your schedule for June 28 and 29 at the Sky City Casino in Acoma, NM. The Casino is hosting both the Southwest Regional on Saturday and the New Mexico State Championship for the 2nd time on Sunday. Besides the great prize money, same on both days, the casino also gives away some Acoma pottery that may be worth more than the cash in your hand. And they do this down to third place in all 3 categories! Very friendly folks at the casino. They have a room rate for the cooks and the hotel is attached to the casino, so convenience is excellent for this cookoff. You can back your vehicle right up to your booth. For those of you who like to imbibe, this casino is dry, but you can byob, as long as you are discreet about it. Chief Judge is Paul Whitney from Arizona, who will be assisted in the judging area by the Plagers and the Caimis. New Mexico was well represented last year, as Salsa Winner Bonnie Tomasek of Colorado was 2nd in the world and Red Winner James Rasey of California made it to top 30 in the world too. Look forward to seeing you in the Land of Enchantment the last weekend of June!

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Crestline CA District

ATTENTION ALL CHILI COOKS AND JUDGES

CRESTLINE, IN THE BEAUTIFUL SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS IS HAVING A GO AGAIN. IT IS BILLED AS "BEAT THE HEAT" COOK OFF SET FOR SUNDAY JULY 6, 2008.

THIS WAS A GREAT COOK OFF AT ONE TIME, IN VERY GOOD VENUE, SAN MORITZ BALLPARK ON LAKE GREGORY AND THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE A SUCCESS AGAIN.

BY POPULAR DEMAND, THEY HAVE NOW ADDED CHILI VERDE TO THE CONTEST. SOOOOO, NEED TO SIGN UP ASAP WITH CHAIRPERSON BOB YOMANS AT 909-338-2706, 909-338-9530 OR HIS CELL PHONE OF 562-833-2159

IF YOU ARE ALREADY QUALIFIED, PLEASE COME UP AND HELP WITH JUDGING.

SEE YOU IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!!

STEVE WRIGHT

CHIEF JUDGE

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2008 IDAHO STATE

CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOKOFF

Presented by Mountain Home Chili Society

SATURDAY JULY 26^TH

CARL MILLER PARK

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American Legion Boulevard at 10^th Street East

MOUNTAIN HOME, ID

Interstate 84 Exit 95 American Legion Boulevard

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ENTRY FEES

Red Chili $30.00
Chili Verde $25.00
Salsa $15.00
Peoples Choice Optional for ICS Members
Peoples Choice $15.00 for Non ICS Members

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$ PRIZE MONEY $

Red Chili
1^st - $250.00
2^nd - $150.00
3^rd - $ 100.00

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Chili Verde
1^st - $150.00
2^nd - $100.00
3^rd - $75.00

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Salsa
1^st - $100.00
2^nd - $75.00
3^rd - $50.00

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Peoples Choice
1^st - $150.00
2^nd - $75.00
3^rd - $25.00

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Certificates for 4^th & 5^th Place in All Categories

FOR INFORMATION

Call Charlie Ward at 208-587-4924

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