FRIDAY - Nov 14, 2008

Joy Bilozir Update

Joy Bilozir passed away November 13. Randy and family were with her constantly and through her final few hours. She wanted all to know that "we all have expiry dates…mine just came a little bit earlier than expected…" She stated she was not scared of her destination.

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Her "joyful" spirit and presence will be sorely missed by all. Anyone who came in contact with Joy knows of her bubbling, caring personality and eagerness to help and serve others. Those who knew her, loved her.

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Please support Randy through this difficult period in his life. He wishes you send no flowers, but instead, make a donation to the ALS foundation in your area.

Here's the ALS website:

http://www.alsa.org/donate/default.cfm?CFID=1913017&CFTOKEN=92a5244501a9afc7-98857C65-188B-2E62-80B8D7026F5C71BB

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Vickie

International Chili Society

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PS, If you wish to send a Card, send it to:

Randy Bilozir

507 - 37th Street SW

Calgary, AB T3C 1R8

Canada

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River Resorts Regional

Hi, Fellow Chiliheads,

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We are a little more than a week away from the 22nd Annual Lost Lake Resort Chili Cookoff aka River Resorts Regional. If you've been there, you know that it is a very special cookoff. If you haven't been there yet, give it a try. You will be greeted with fun and hospitality and something a little different.

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We are not overwhelmed with entries, so there is plenty of room for more cooks. If you're coming, please let us know. If you've told us at a cookoff somewhere, we have probably forgotten, so please go to the ICS web site and send us an entry. Or just send us an email and say "I'll be there".

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Hope to see you on November 22nd at the 22nd Annual Lost Lake Resort Chili Cookoff.

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Bill and Karen Ray

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Ghon Eckley Surgery Update #2

Hi everyone-

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A quick update while Jonathan is cat napping. First, thank you all for the emails. I have read everyone of them to Ghon. Sorry I haven't had time to respond to them all, but I think you understand. :)

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Great news...he should be going to the step down unit today, where he will spend the rest of his stay. Some of drain tubes, catheter, and other contraptions are being removed today, and as long as they have a bed ready - he's going. Even better news, there are no visiting hours, and no visitor restrictions, so I can bring Jonathan to see him. YEAH!!

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For those who would like to send cards (and I know he's appreciate them), here's the address.(Mail will be forwarded home if he leaves before it gets to him) Local folks that want to visit, please make sure you aren't sick, and any time tomorrow on should be fine, afternoons and evenings are best.That will give him a chance to 'recover' from the move and the pulling of drains. If you could call before coming - just in case he's not up to it, we'd appreciate it. I plan on leaving his cell phone will him tomorrow, and he will have my laptop and will be able to read your emails. My cell number is 301-639-7145. I'm staying overnight with him today and will be with him at least part of the morning tomorrow.

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At this point, we really don't know when he'll be coming home. Original prediction was 7-10 days, so sometime this weekend is a possibility - all depends on how he does. And he's determined.

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Thanks again for all the prayers, thoughts, and emails. We appreciate it.

Kim & Ghon - and all the kids, Eric, Linda, and Jonathan

Address:

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Ghon Eckley - Patient

Nelson Building 6th Floor

600 N. Wolfe Street

Baltimore, MD 21287

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Home:

1400 Willow Oak Drive

Frederick, MD 21701

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Val Gereghty

New Mailing Address
Val Gereghty
PO Box 566
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405
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Home address still the same and phone still the same.

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