MONDAY - Sept. 22, 2008

Connecticut State

The Connecticut State Chili Cookoff had the best. The best weather this year, the best volunteers (the Community Action Agency), the best charity (the CAA for Meals on Wheels), the best organizer (Sharon Willard) and the BEST chili cooks. That included 2007 2^nd place Verde winner, Dave Lorenz; 2007 4^th place Red winner, Mike Kropp and of course, the reigning 2007 Red Chili Champion, Jerry Buma.

We had a terrific turn out and all the cooks were feverishly handing out the chili while trying to make their best pot for the last chance in the Northeast to qualify for the World Championships. It was a full circle and a little emotional for Jerry Buma this year, because he had won this cookoff last year and went on to win the World Championships. Sharon did a wonderful job keeping everyone going and was handling 5 things at once. I can't imagine anyone else juggling things the way she does. This cookoff seems to get bigger each year, and for good reason. The spectators love it, the Community Action Agency loves it, and the cooks love it. The best part, it is for one of the neediest programs in the state today, Meals on Wheels. Thanks to all the cooks who were able to judge and for those who helped us out in the judging tent.

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The winners:

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Best Booth

2^nd – Mario Saccoccio, CT

1^st – Paula Cunningham, CT

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People's Choice

3^rd – Mario Saccoccio, CT

2^nd – Paula Cunningham, CT

1^st – Mike Genovese, CT

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Youth Division

1^st – Ryan Latkofsky, CT

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Salsa

3^rd – Roxanne Ballachino, CT

2^nd – Jeff Sievering, MD

1^st – Chris Buccaferro, CT

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Chili Verde

3^rd – Dick Dowling, CT

2^nd – Paula Cunningham, CT

1^st – Mike Genovese, CT

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Red Chili

Tie for 5^th not broken

Roxanne Ballachino and Raymond Barry

4^th – Mike Merola, CT

3^rd – Mike Kropp, NH

2^nd – Mike Genovese, CT

1^st – Rich LaFrance, MA

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Vegas Cup

3^rd – Dave Schulman, CT

2^nd – Mary Alice Kropp, NH

1^st – Mike Freedman, CT

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Mike Genovese and Rich LaFrance are both first time winners. We wish them and all the great cooks from the Northeast and beyond all the luck at the 2008 World Championships.

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Audrey Falkowski

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DOYLESTOWN (PA) DISTRICT CHILI COOKOFF

SEPTEMBER 27,2008

CENTRAL PARK

DOYLESTOWN,PA.

1ST PRIZE RED CHILI $1000

2nd prize $500.00

3rd Prize $250.00

1ST PRIZE PEOPLE'S CHOICE $1000

You have another chance to qualify for the WCCC (Red only)!

This is a new cookoff and they need cooks!

Wouldn't it be nice to have a few more dollars in your pocket before you go to Las Vegas while helping out a new Chili Cookoff?

For more information please contact :

Cyndi Truman
67 Maple Lane
New Britain, PA 18901
215-345-7881
cyndi@travelrighttravel.com

Or to sign up directly go to

http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2340

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BEATTY DAYS CHILI COOKOFF

& DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF

NOVEMBER 1 & 2^ND, 2008

HURRY !! HURRY !!

COME ONE – COME ALL

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If you have never been to Beatty Days you don't know what you are missing. This is an annual event put on by the Beatty Chamber of Commerce, and it is really a hoot.

The three day event includes an ICS Sanctioned Regional CHILI COOKOFF, live music & entertainment, vendors, BED RACES, DUTCH-OVEN COOKOFF. They will also have old west shoot outs, a quick draw contest, Poker run, Parade, Wagon rides, wheelbarrow races, Antique car show, bike show, games and much more. There will also be an antique engine display and model railroad display.

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And, to end the CHILI COOKOFF on Saturday the 1^st, there will be a potluck and Texas Holdem Poker tournament at Fred & Patti Summers' place. This always proves to be a good time.

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For each cook on each day they will receive a free T-shirt and Goodie bag. Also as each Chili Cook and Dutch Oven Cook registers they will receive a ticket for a drawing for and extra $50.00 (that should help cover your gas) The Prize money and entry fees are as follows:

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RED CHILI CHILI VERDE SALSA

1^st $400.00 1^st $300.00 1^st 50 % Payback

2^nd $300.00 2^nd $200.00 Entry Fee: $25.00

3^rd $200.00 3^rd $100.00

Entry Fee: $35.00 Entry Fee: $30.00

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There will be Booth & Showmanship Awards, and Best New ICS Cook Award.

The DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF categories this year will be Main Dish or Dessert

The Entry fee for one category is $30.00 or for both categories $50.00

Prize money is: 1st. $100.00,

2^nd Plaque

3^rd Plaque

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There will also be a goodie bag and free t-shirt for each Dutch Oven Cook

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Bluegrass Regional Chili

Some of the cooks coming to cook at the Bluegrass Regional Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, the 28th, are staying at the Holiday Inn Express on Leestown Road. A brand new hotel and you must contact them directly. If anyone is interested, their number is 859 231-0656

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