MONDAY Aug 18, 2008

Illinois State Fair Regional Chili cookoff

On a gorgeous last day of the 2008 Illinois State Fair Chili cooks worked to the sounds of Elvis (Himselvis), and huge crowds. The Cookoff has become a fixture for the last day of the fair, helping to make the fair's last day one of the large attendance days. We estimate there was 70,000-100,000 people attending the ARCA races, the Trace Atkins concert, the Abe's Amble road race and of course the cookoff. All cooks should consider this cookoff next year. Results are:

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Salsa:

3. Cathy Schmedeke

2. Gary Ballweg

1. Dave Schmitt

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Verde

3. Tom Calvert

2. Linda Carroll

1. Joni Deere

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Red 22 cooks

4tie Bob Owens

4tie Don Eastep

3. Dearl Thomas

2. Don Rodier Jr.

1. Mary Thomas, Clinton IL (2007 defending champion

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Larry Eastep, Chairman

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Rocky Mountain Regional and Colorado State Chili Cookoffs

The cookoffs are this coming weekend (August 23rd & 24th), in beautiful Winter Park, Colorado. That's 2 days of qualifiers (6 chances). Saturday, besides traditional red, chili verde, and salsa, there will once again be a "Guac-off" Guacamole division. A trophy will be given to the first place winner.

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The cookoffs are at the base of the Winter Park Ski Resort, and it's one of the most awesome spots to cook at in the country (at 9000 ft). Rooms are available in Winter Park, with a 10% chilihead discount given when you call Winter Park Central Reservations @1-800-977-6198.

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Cash and trophies will be awarded to 1st through 3rd places in each division, each day. Judges that come out year after year are experienced, and do a fine job in the judging area.

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For information about these cookoffs, please contact either:

Patty McCarthy - Chairman

303-316-1689

PMcCarthy@skiwinterpark.com

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OR

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Bob Plager - Chief Judge

720-244-0990

Bob98Champ@aol.com

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Regional Cookoff in Superior, Colorado

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Saturday, September 13th, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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With the World's Championship just around the corner, now is the time to register for the Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 13th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Community Park. With a great view of the foothills of Boulder County in the background, this year's event is sure to be a blast. Bob Plager will serve as Chief Judge. Two live bands will play over the course of the afternoon--local favorite Hazel Miller and Sugar Daddy. All proceeds benefit the Fallen Firefighters Fund.

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Prize money is as follows:

Red - $400, $200, $100

Verde - $200, $150, $100

Salsa - $100, $75, $50

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Please visit www.townofsuperior.com for an application, or register online at the ICS website. For more information, contact Kristi Audette at 303-544-0359 or via email at kristia@townofsuperior.com.

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Tony Dalbis

I have attached a link to a Photo Show I made in tribute of Tony Dalbis who
recently passed away. Click on the "HD" button to get full screen viewing
and turn up the speakers.
http://www.photoshow.com/watch/ET8gx7aw
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Jim Stoddard

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RELAY FOR LIFE

8/16/2008

I just wanted to say thank you to all the Chiliheads that supported me this year for the Relay for Life. And, thanks to all of you I won for raising the most funds by an individual ($1840.00). Our team also won for raising the most money by a team (14,000,00) and for the most people on their team (86). I also want to thank my husband Norm for his support and help, which makes it possible for me to do this. And, yes I lasted all night, from 6 PM to 6 AM.

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Bobbie Gaul

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Cooks Register

A reminder to those with the Roundtoit disease. Been meaning to "get around to" sending in your Cooks Register information in? The deadline to be assured your information gets in the book is applications postmarked by August 20th. Did not receive a form? Contact Debbie Eiland Turner at goatgapgazette@sbcglobal.net or 972-351-0022. The Cooks Register is the "Social Directory of the Chili World" which list names and addresses of cooks and friends, plus a whole lot more information for cooks.

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Bought a book last time, but don't one this time around? You might want to reconcider since changes and additions were made to just about every page. Please check your listing information for changes or additions for e-mail addresses, cell phone number and work numbers. These are what changes the most. If I know the information is correct, your address information will still be listed, so take this change to make corrections.

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