THURSDAY - March 20, 2008
Dear Chili Heads,
We have exciting news for the town of
has changed dates and venues. This year the cook-off will be held on Saturday,
August 23rd. It has also moved location and will be held in the
expecting a large turn out for the two combined events.
As always, we will hold the Cooks' Party on Friday night with tours to the
Koi Farm and Nursery and 12 Ranch Winery for those that are interested. Rick
will cook up his wonderfully tasty Prime Rib and the volunteer firefighters
will include their favorite dishes for a feast to remember.
The cook-off will be under the shade trees of the park and will help with the
heat of the August sun and on the nice green grass. The volunteers will be
available for any help you may need during the day, including set up and break
down. During the day the vendors will be selling their goods and the
entertainment will be playing.
Bonanza RV Park will be available for those in RVs at 541-545-1008. I am
working on getting us a deal for the cook-off. Those of you who have your
reservations at Chief Tyree's will be taken care of. We will also have space
available at the Fire hall with power and water. The closest motels are in
If you need additional information or any questions answered please feel free
to contact me at 541-892-8363 or email me at glennise@centurytel.net. We are
looking forward to a great cook-off along with getting together with some great
friends. Hope to see you soon on the Chili Trail.
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Best regards,
Glennise Tyree
Cook-Off Chairperson
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Studio Diner Chili Cookoff.
Greetings from
Planning has begun for the 2008 Studio Diner Chili Cookoff.
Returning as Chief Judge is Mr. Claude Covington.
This year's ICS Sanctioned event is our 2nd year and our goal besides tasting great Chili & drinking beer is to raise money for the "Injured Marine Fund" at
This was the "2nd fund" created immediately after the Iraq War started, exclusively to fly parent's, wives, immediate family members to
Over 20 outstanding Cook's competed last year to make our first year a success and qualify us for REGIONAL status!!
The families of these young Marines greatly appreciate our help as many of them can not afford to fly here at their own expense when they receive that unwanted tragic phone call, "Your Marine has been severely wounded and is being Medivaced to
We show everybody a good time at the only Cookoff held on a working TV & Motion Picture Studio in the country!!
Please visit www.studiodiner.com for upcoming details or email Jim Phillips, Chairman at jim@studiodiner.com
$2000.00 in CASH Prizes awarded to Chili Cookoff winners!! Including $500.00 for a first place RED win!!
Semper Fi.
Jim
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Time is fast approaching for the Chili Cookoff at
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
http://us.f823.mail.yahoo.com/ym/www.beulahpark.com
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WINNERS GO TO THE WCCC 2008!
Wherever it may be
Proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio
Chief Judge: Chuck Hoff
Chief Scorekeeper Kit Hoff
First Time Cooks: We'll waive your RED CHILI entry fee!
Just pay your ICS membership fee of $42.00
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Prizes (includes trophies)
RED VERDE SALSA
1st $500 $250 $100
2nd $300 $100 $50
3rd $175 $75 $25
4th $100
5th $25
People's Choice – 1st – $150
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Red Entry:$35/$77 non-member; Plus 1 gal (People's Choice
Verde Entry: $25 Salsa Entry: $10
Set-up & Registration: 8:00AM To 9:00AM
Cook's Meeting: 9:30AM followed by prep
Light Stoves [Verde]: 10:30AM
Light Stoves [Red]: 12:00PM
People's Choice must be ready by Noon.
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Turn-in Salsa: 12:30PM
Turn-in Verde: 1:30PM
Turn-in Red: 3:00PM
Awards approx 4:30PM
People's Choice must be ready by Noon.
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We're asking all cooks as part of their Red entry fee to participate in the People's Choice Chili by bringing a gallon of People's Choice Chili. Sampling will begin around 12:30 PM. This acts as the primary fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio. ($5 gets a bracelet and spoon for tasting, Beulah will supply sample cups.)
COOKS PARTY FRIDAY 6:30PM AT ROOSTERS!
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*NOTE*
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Make checks payable to –
Mail to –
Jessica Hamlin
Chuck Hoff
614-231-0890
Jessica Hamlin
614.871.9600 x 1304
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Accommodations and Directions:
A Block of 20 rooms are reserved for the night of April 11th. You can extend your stay an extra day.
Make arrangements with this hotel ASAP.
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Red Roof Inn
614.871.9617
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$59.99 + tax per night
Two queen beds, nonsmoking
BOOK BY 4/1 to receive special rate
This is a reunion week-end so many rooms are already filled.
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NOTE: THIS IS A MAJOR INTERSECTION (I-71/Stringtown Road) for
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*PLEASE USE Park Street entrance to
You will be able to pull onto the track apron to deliver your supplies starting 8am…please be careful of making loud noises as it can startle the horses that will be practicing.
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DIRECTIONS:
From West and
Take 270 to the southern loop of
From Northeast
(Airport) Take 270 to the southern loop of
Directions from I-71 South Take 71 North to
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COOK'S CORNER REGIONAL
WORLD QUALIFIER
DATE: JUNE 7, 2008
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Location: Cooks Corner Bar & Pub,
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Red Entry Fee $35.00 + 1 Gal PC
Green Entry Fee $25.00 + 1 Gal PC
Salsa Entry Fee $15.00
Prize monies: Red: 1st $500.00 Salsa 1st $100.00
2nd $300.00
3rd $200.00 Chili Verde 1st $300.00
2nd $200.00
3rd $100.00
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Chief Judge Don Hammes, Chief Scorekeeper, Bobbie Gaul
Chairperson Contact: Rhonda Palmeri 949-858-0266
Email Address: Rhonda @cookscorners.com
Website: Cookscorners.com
Directions: El Toro Rd North to end, or take Chapman road off the 55 turn right and follow till you see Cook's Corners.
This cookoff is back to back with the Westminster Elks Regional on June 8th.
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WORLD QUALIFIER
DATE: JUNE 8 2008
Location:
Red Entry Fee $35.00 + 1 Gal PC
Green Entry Fee $25.00 + 1 Gal PC
Salsa Entry Fee $15.00
Prize monies: Red: 1st $500.00 Salsa 1st $100.00
2nd $300.00
3rd $200.00 Chili Verde 1st $200.00
2nd $100.00
3rd $ 50.00
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Chief Judge Don Hammes, Chief Scorekeeper, Bobbie Gaul
Chairperson, Contact: Paula at 714-892-2346
Fax 714-892-5227
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This Cookoff will be back to back with Cook's Corners Regional on June 7, 2008
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The Silver State Regional is fast approaching (May 17, 2008) and we are in the planning stages for this annual event. Norm & Bobbie Gaul will be the Chief Judge and Chief Scorekeeper respectively for the cookoff. For planning purposes we would like to know if you are planning to participate, we will be doing salsa $15 entry, Chili Verde $25 entry and traditional red chili $35 entry. So if you are planning on cooking or judging please let us know so we can be prepared. People's choice chili will be prepared by the local merchants. The cookoff will be held at
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There will be a BBQ at the park on Friday, May 16th from 6-8 PM for all Cooks and Judges. Price is $5.00 per person with a no host bar.
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We don't have a host hotel this year but you can call the local hotels for rates, maybe if you mention the chili cookoff they will reduce them (no promises) the numbers for the hotels are:
Around the World Lodge * 775-537-1700
Best Western Pahrump Station * 866-713-9688
Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino * 866-751-6500
Book early to be assured of a room.
Dry Camping & Electricity available at Petrack park
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Red Chili: 1st $500 + trophy; 2nd $300 + trophy; 3rd $100 + trophy
Chili Verde: 1st 50% payback + trophy
Salsa: 1st 50% payback + trophy
I will be on site on Friday May 16, 2008 around noon, if you wish to reserve a spot. On Saturday the 17th, set up time will start around 6:30am. Cooks meeting for all contests will be at 9:00am. If you are flying in and need tables they will be available, but please let us know so we have enough for those that need them. You can register to cook through the ICS web site or let me know if you plan on attending.
Bobbie and I will have an after cookoff party for cooks and judges (May 17, 2008) at our house, maps will be available at the cookoff. Food and drinks will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all that come to support the Silver State Regional.
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Norm
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B.C.Championship
Chili cook-off May 18/2008 in Creston
Just a reminder of our chili cook-off on May 18/08 in beautiful Creston,B.C.
(Sponsored by the Creston Lions Club)
ICS-Red Chili $50.00
ICS-Verde $35.00
ICS-Salsa $15.00 (providing we have enough entries)
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Tables and chairs are available.
Happy Hour is on Saturday evening, May 17/08 at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtowner Motor Inn,
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For any questions call Henry at 250-428-3545 or e-mail to roshen@telus.net
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For reservations in the Downtowner Motor Inn call 1-800-665-9904
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All Things Chili
Just a quick note to let you know that our new website will splat it's pretty face across the Internet World tomorrow, Friday, 3/21/08 at High Noon (pst).
You will have to reregister to take advantage of all the products we have added and those that we are adding in the immediate future.
So prepare to get your little pinkies ready to type your registration data at the reborn home of AllThingsChili.com.
Nice chattin' atcha!
Dodgin' rattlers along the Old Spanish Trail,
Burro Bob & Coyote Jodi
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B2B Regionals,Avi Casino,
Don't forget about the Back-to-Back Regionals at the Avi Casino on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2008 (the weekend after Easter). We'll have red, green, and salsa both days, with the winners of each day going to the World Championships! Chief Judge is Jim Maehl, Head Scorekeeper is Donnie Gordon.
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Weather is predicted to be in the high 70's or low 80's, gentle breeze, with cooking on the deep, cool grass, and a beautiful view of the
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You can get discounted room rates by calling 1-800-284-2946 (AVI2WIN) and ask for the Chili 08 rate, (if there are still rooms available!)
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call at 661-714-6234.
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Ref. Susan Burt Baumberger
Cell: 661-714-6234
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