FRIDAY - May 23, 2008

Springtacular Chili Cookoff

Reminder: Springtacular in being held on Saturday, May 24th, 08 at the Eagles Lodge parking lot, Clinton, Illinois

Red Chili, Verde and Salsa. Winners will advanced to the World Championship. Have room for more, good prize monies and plaques. Weather is going to be beautiful, first time for that, usually it cold.

Hope to here from you or see you there.

Cathy Schmedeke

spicegirl6@verizon.net

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WEDNESDAY - May 21, 2008

VA State Championship

Winners' List: May 3, 2008

ICS RED CHILI

1^st Don Van Lehn, Zeus Chili:

2^nd Eric Eckley, The Nickel Chili Company

3^rd Vicky Saunders, Roanoke Valley Harley Owner's Group

4^th Chuck Hoff, Dragon's Breath Chili

5^th Thomas and Bobbi Epperly, Big E's Chili

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ICS CHILI VERDE

1^st Ghon Eckley, Smoldering Mess Chili

2^nd Mel Fletcher, Mel's Diner Green Chili

3^rd Terry Van Lehn, TBonz Chili

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ICS SALSA

1^st Ghon Eckley, Smoldering Mess Chili

2^nd Randall Rolls, Chili du Claude

3^rd Terry Van Lehn, TBonz Chili

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PEOPLES CHOICE

1^st Vicky Saunders, Roanoke Valley Harley Owner's Group

2^nd Ellen D'Ardenne, The Glebe

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BOOTH & SHOWMANSHIP

1^st Vicky Saunders, Roanoke Valley Harley Owner's Group

2^nd Ellen D'Ardenne, The Glebe

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Roanoke's Best Restaurant Chili

1^st Patrick Magii, The Blues BBQ Co.

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ROUTE 66 REGIONAL

For any cooks interested in flying in for the 25th Annual Silver Anniversary Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff, we do have a couple of stoves available and some tables if you need them. We can also get a cover for you. We'll do whatever we can, short of paying for your gasoline, to have you here in Flagstaff to share this special day with us. And the Mazatzal Casino in Payson can help you out with tables on Sunday at the 37th Arizona State Championship.

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TUESDAY May 20, 2008

Pana Lincoln Prairie Trail Regional

Chili Cookoff Results

May 17, 2008

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Great weather and Biscuit and Gravy from the Pana Masonic Lodge greeted the Chili Cooks and their support teams for the 2008 Pana Day's International Chili Society Sanctioned Lincoln Prairie Trail Regional Chili Cookoff. Cooks from six States gathered in Downtown Pana in the midst of the 50 year old, eight-block "Pana Days" street fair. Over half of the cooks entered in the event have made appearances on the Food Channel. It is estimated that near 6,000 were in attendance for the three days as the Pana Chamber of Commerce strived to support the family orientation of a free event for all ages. Cookoff sponsor, Ray's Chilli, donated a pop up tent to raffle to raise funds for fellow ICS cook Bill Donovan. Ray's owner, Jay Nicole, was humbled by the participating cook's outpouring of help to the tune of $385.00 that will be mailed to the Donovans on Monday, May 19. The Pana Chamber thanks all the sponsors, cooks, judges, Head Judge Bob Hall and assistant Rex Nicole. The 2009 Event will be held at Pana Days on May 16, 2009

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The Pana Lincoln Prairie Regional Chili Cookoff results:

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SALSA (10 judges - 12 entries)

3^rd Larry Eastep, Springfield, Illinois 6 pts.

2^nd Dog Hoy, Stonington, Illinois 7 pts.

1^st Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois 13 pts. (Will represent the Regionial at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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CHILI VERDE (11 judges – 11 entries)

3^rd Mark Hurt, Tolono, Illinois 10 pts.

2^nd Butch Sutton, Indianpolis, Indiana 11 pts.

1^st Paul Wessing, Farmersville, Il., 11 pts. (Won Tie) (Will represent the Regionial at the I.C.S. World Championship)

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RED CHILI (27 judges – 29 entries)

4^th (tie) Tom Calvert, Taylorville, Illinois 7 pts.

4^th (tie) Jean Simmons, Florissant, Missouri 7 pts

3^rd Sherry Sutton, Indianapolis, Indiana 8 pts.

2^nd Jim Schmedeke, Clinton, Illinois 9 pts.

1^st Linda Carroll, Taylorville, Illinois 11 pts. (Will represent the Regionial at the I.C.S. World Championship)

Thanks to all for a great day,

Jim & Joni Deere

Bob Hall, Scorekeeper

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Alberta and Canadian Championships
Greetings Fellow Chili Heads
We are just a few days away from the Alberta and Canadian Championships.

Set up can commence at 7:00 am, cooks meeting at 8:00 am.
Start Verde 9:00 am - turn in at noon
Salsa turn in at 11:30 am
Start Red at 10:00 am - turn in at 1:00 pm
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There will be a BBQ for vendors and chili cooks at the market on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Our local country radio station will have their community cruiser there on Saturday so it should be really busy. The weather should be partially cloudy on Saturday and should be nice and sunny and warm on Sunday. We are looking forward to a really good cookoff and seeing old friends again.
Joy and Randy Bilozir

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Back 2 Back Northern Arizona Chili Cookoffs

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June 14^th and 15^th , 2008

Come spend a weekend in the Cool Pines of Northern Arizona and Cook Chili at TWO ICS World Qualifying Chili Contests.

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SATURDAY - 6/14/2008

25^th annual ROUTE 66 Regional in Flagstaff Arizona. Cookoff is being held at Thorpe Park.

This years Chili & Salsa Contests feature added prize monies and special goody bags for the 25^th anniversary festivities.

Contact Paul Whitney, Chairperson, at 928-526-4314 or email at Golfnchili@aol.com for complete information.

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A short 90 mile drive to Payson after the Route 66 contest will have you ready for the Sunday contests.

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SUNDAY – 6/15/2008

37^th annual ARIZONA STATE in Payson Arizona. Cookoff is being held in the parking lot of the Mazatzal Casino.

The Chili & Salsa have Great Prize Monies,

$1,000.00 - 1^st place ICS Red,

$500.00 - 1^st place Chili Verde,

$250.00 - 1^st place Salsa.

Contact Linda Mathiesen, Chairperson, 928-474-6044 or email lmathiesen@777play.com for complete information.

Or

Dick Swenberger, Chief Judge 480-650-3921 or GWTWChili@aol.com

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For Motel, Entry Fees and Cookoff Times – Contact each Chairperson.

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MONDAY - May 19, 2008

19^th Annual New Jersey State

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Friday we had lots of rain and the weather was cool. Sunday we had more rain and another cool day. The chili gods took pity on us and finally gave us a nice, warm, sunny day on Saturday for the 19^th Annual New Jersey State Chili Cookoff. The people of New Jersey were just as glad to see the sun as the cooks were so they came out to taste and judge all the chilis and salsas the cooks had to offer. The Downtown Tom's River group puts on a great event including lots of vendors and music. Steve and I took care of the judging tent ably assisted by Sybil, Frankie and Tony, as well as several of the local high school students who earn volunteer points. They all did a fantastic job keeping the judging and scorekeeping right on track. There were so many people who work on this to make everything go so well, and this year was no exception. There was a breakfast for the cooks in the morning as well as lunch being supplied, although that was tougher for the cooks to get to. (They are looking to improve that for next year). The cooks also got gift bags with some pretty nice items in it. We want to thank Downtown Tom's River for their support and dedication to this cookoff.

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The results:

People's Choice Salsa

3^rd – Wayne Smith, NJ

2^nd – Foodtown of Tom's River

1^st – Jeff Cousminer, NJ

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People's Choice Chili

3^rd – Mike Piserchia, NJ

2^nd – Jeff Cousminer, NJ

1^st – Joe Hozella, The Rat 95.9

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Best Booth

3^rd – Gunny Mike's Devil Dog Chili – Mike Piserchia

2^nd – The Firm 4 – Jeff Cousminer

1^st – Pop's Hots – Mary Miranda

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ICS Salsa

3^rd – George Holmeyer, NJ

2^nd – Jeff Cousminer, NJ

1^st – Judi Omerza, PA

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ICS Chili Verde

5^th – Christine Johnson, PA

4^th – Tom Yanisko, NJ

3^rd – Jeff Cousminer, NJ

2^nd – Les Walter, MD

1^st – Kurt Leitner, NJ This was a repeat win for Kurt!

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ICS Red

5^th – Kim Eckley, MD

4^th – Roberto Bentjerodt, NJ

3^rd – Doug Johnson, PA

2^nd – Christine Johnson, PA Chris beat her husband in a tie for second.

1^st – Linda Eckley, MD

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This was Linda's first ever cookoff. She is following in the footsteps of her Dad, Ghon and her stepmom, Kim. She just turned 18 and she made up her recipe the night before. Beginners luck? I doubt it. It must be in her blood. We look forward to seeing her at the Worlds.

Congratulations to all the winners. Great Job.

Audrey

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Smokin' In The Valley Cookoff

On Saturday, May 17, the third annual Smokin' In The Valley Cookoff took place at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, West Virginia. Nearly 30 cooks competed in the District Cookoff and here are the results:

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Salsa – 8 Cooks

3^rd Place – Rachel James – WV

2^nd Place – Carrie Lentz-Parker – VA

1^st Place – Christian Parker – VA (Won a three-way tie, Advances to WCCC)

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Verde – 7 Cooks

3^rd Place – Terry Van Lehn – WV

2^nd Place – Mel Fletcher – WV

1^st Place – Carrie Lentz-Parker – VA (Advances to WCCC)

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Red – 20 Cooks

3^rd Place – Gary Schnoover – WV

2^nd Place – Ed Garner – WV

1^st Place – Kit Hoff – OH (Second year in the row for Kit)

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IDAHO STATE
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Date
7/26/2008
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Location
Carl Miller Park
Corner American Legion Boulevard and 10th Street East
Mountain Home, Idaho
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Description
This cookoff was previously located in northern Idaho at a ski resort.
It is now located in a city park with grass and shade trees.
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Cookoff Categories
Chili
Entry Fee
$30.00/MBR
$72.00/Non-MBR

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Chili Verde

Entry Fee

$25.00/MBR

$67.00/Non-Mbr

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Salsa

Entry Fee

$25.00/MBR

$57.00/Non-Mbr

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Prizes

ALL Catagories
1st - TBD
2nd - TBD
3rd - TBD
4th - HM
5th - HM
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Legend: MBR = Member, Non-MBR = Non-Members, PC = People's Choice

Winners advance to: WCCC 2008
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Other Cookoff Categories
Contest Name Entry Fee Prizes
PC Chili $10.00 TBD
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General Cookoff Information
Set Up - 7:00 a.m.
Verde Start - 10:00 a.m. Turn in - 1:00 p.m.
Salsa Turn in - 12:00 Noon
Red Chili Start - 12:00 Noon Turn in - 3:00 p.m.
Awards Announced at approximately 4:30 p.m.

For More Information, Contact:
Charlie & Barbara Ward
590 East 16th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647-1717
208-587-4924
travelinwards@q.com

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WILLMA MAEHL UPDATE

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After spending eight days in the hospital Willma was moved to a rehab center in Henderson, Nevada. They have her up and walking a couple of times a day which is starting to make her feel a little better. After such a serious operation it is going to take her several months to get up to speed. But the good news is progress is being made. Once she gets strong enough and able to move around a little better she will be able to come home.

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I want to thank everyone of you who sent e-mails and cards to her, it really helped her to know that her friends were thinking of her. After an operation this serious it is hard to keep from suffering depression. Knowing her chili friends had her in their thoughts and prayers helped tremendously. I do not know what it is about chili that brings so many good people together! It must be the magical secret ingredients in everybody's pot of chili!

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Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart, I will keep you all updated.

Capt. Jim

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New address

for Skip and Dione Cooley
7131 Lighthouse Lane, Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone Numbers and E mail remain the same

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SUNDAY - May 19, 2008

SILVER STATE REGIONAL

MAY 17, 2008

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Well, another Silver State Regional has come and gone. The high gas prices kept some cooks away, but we did have a couple from Lancaster, California brave the high prices, and some from Northern Nevada and other parts of CA and NV. As always Phil Morosky came out to support us, he always does a great job helping with anything and everything in the judging area. We can always count on Phil to be there for us. And a great big thanks go out to Edi and Ormly and the Lake Havasu judges for once again driving all this way to judge for us. You guys are the greatest and we appreciate all you do. This year it was above and beyond the call of duty, as it was almost 100 degrees at the park. Thank goodness we were on grass, which does help some, but we were all feeling the heat before the day was over. Now for the lucky winners:

RED CHILI 14 entries

Tied for 4^th. Sonny Allen & Tony Inglese

3^rd Pl. Lenn Deevers

2^nd Pl. Ray Bogart

1^st Pl. Marty Leitner – Marty has been cooking for 30 years and this is her first

time to qualify for the World's. We are all thrilled for

her.

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CHILI VERDE 11 entries

3^rd Place tie (not broken) Gary Nelson, Ray Bogart and Susie Baumberger

2^nd Pl. Marty Leitner

1^st Pl. Jan Sprouse

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SALSA 7 entries

3^rd Pl. Gary Nelson

2^nd Pl. Ron Burt

1^st Pl. Cindy Haught

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We hope to see everyone next year, but if it's not in the cards, so be it.

Next Year, Norm & Bobbie

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SWALLOWS INN Regional

ONCE AGAIN, THE CHILI COOKS CAME BACK TO CAPISTRANO, JUST LIKE THE SWALLOWS

AS EXPECTED, WE HAD A BEAUTIFUL WARM DAY IN THE MID 80'S BY 3:30PM JUDGING OF THE RED

VERY LARGE SPECTATOR TURN OUT AND EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME, DANCING TO THREE SEPARATE SPECTACULAR BANDS.

I PERSONALLY WANT TO THANK KATHY STEWART OUR CHIEF SCOREKEEPER AND HER ASSISTANT MIKE WHO DID A GREAT JOB. IN ADDITION, MIKE "UGLEE" AUSTIN AND STEVE PORTER FOR THEIR HELP ON STAGE.

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BIG THANKS TO DIANE LENTZ FOR PREPARING THE JUDGES TABLES.

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AND THE WINNERS WERE:

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CHILI VERDE (7 COOKS)

3RD PLACE: AILEEN MACKLIN

2ND PLACE: DENNIS MACKLIN

1ST PLACE: MIKE FORD

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TRADITIONAL RED (26 COOKS)

3RD PLACE: DAVE THOMAS

2ND PLACE: NIBS WATERS

1ST PLACE: ARMANDO SANCHEZ

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SEE YOU AT THE SWALLOWS NEXT YEAR.

STEVE WRIGHT

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