SATURDAY - Sept 13, 2008

Maryland State.

When it rains all night in the Mid Atlantic in September, you can bet the next day will be unbearably hot and humid. Thanks Mother Nature. But like true troopers 27 Red chili cooks 14 Verde cooks and 10 Salsa cooks showed up at the Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick MD for the 2nd annual Gonzofest and Maryland State Chili Championship, Sponsored by The Flying Dog Brewery and Hard Times Cafe. By 9am it was in the 80's and the humidity was terrible but the cooks struggled through thanks to the unlimited supply of hand crafted Flying Dog brews. Money was raised for Heartly House. Heartly House is a local shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The final tally of money raised wasn't finalized and chili was still flowing well past 7pm. Also included in the festivities was the first annual "Gonzo Cup shoot out" between already qualified red cooks. This year there were only 4 entry's but hoping for m any more next year. The line of spectators was well over a block long for most of the day to gain entry into the event and from my perspective it was a roaring success. Here are your winners.

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Salsa

3rd Jim Parker VA

2nd Beverly King VA

1st Guy Reinbold MD

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Verde

3rd Beverly King VA

2nd Linda Eckley MD tie for first

1st Dan Bauer VA

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Red

5th Jack Ware VA

4th Kim Eckley MD (Still with child)

3rd Jackie Koltz VA

2nd Thad Halcli VA

1st Eric" NICKEL" Eckley

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This is Eric's first year cooking and has followed his little sister by earning a spot in the World's. Sorry Im a proud father.

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And for the "Gonzo Cup" for qualified cooks

3rd Linda Eckley MD

2nd Dave Lorenz NJ

1st Ghon Eckley MD

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Ghon Eckley

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Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department
1st Annual Chili Cook-Off
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Our 1st Annual Fire House Chili Cook-off will be held during the AVFRD Fall Open House, Sunday, October 5, 2008, from 1- 4 PM at the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Station (20688 Ashburn Road Ashburn, VA 20147). Additional information and applications are available at http://www.cosinemarketing.com/cook-off/.
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Prizes for all categories! Grand Prize - $400!
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If you have any questions, please let me know.
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Regards,
Erika Goedrich
703.227.9841
egoedrich@hotmail.com

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WAGONMASTERS DOWNTOWN CHILI COOKOFF
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
WICHITA KANSAS
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HELP US CLOSE OUT THE SEASON WITH OUR ANNUAL COOKOFF.
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………………. ENTRY…………. WINNER
ICS RED…….$35.00 …………..$500.00
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CHILI VERDE…$35.00…………. $500.00
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SALSA………….$10.00…………$ 50.00
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WINNERS ADVANCE TO LAS VEGAS.
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NO BEANS……….$35.00…………$500.00
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ANYTHING GOES…$35.00……….$500.00
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PEOPLES CHOICE………………….$500.00
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GRAND CHAMPION………………….$1,000.00
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORMS GO TO WAGONMASTERSCHILI.COM
OR CALL ANN AT 316-264-6005

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PEOPLRS CHOICE AT WCCC

We will be at the WCCC this year and have a couple of EXTRA set ups for peoples choice chili. Let us know and we will bring what you need. Contact us at chilisummers@att.net

Fred and Patti Summers

P.S. Don't forget Beatty Days Regional on Nov.1^st

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