FRIDAY - Aug 29, 2008

JIM MILLER

Chili Friends,

I just received an email from Sandy Miller about her husband Jim. Jim is a chili cook and an cookoff organizer from N.E. PA.

Jim had some heavyness in his chest last Friday,so he went for a little ambulance ride to the hospital.

He had surgery this week to unblock 3 arteries and the surgery was successful. Now he has the pleasure of doing physical therapy with Broomhilda or Nurse Crachet.

If you have a minute....please email Sandy (as Jim can't get to his computer) and wish him well.Sandy's email is:

Spookwriter2@aol.com

Thanks,

Michael Freedman

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Town of Superior Regional in Superior, Colorado

Saturday, September 13th

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With the World's Championship just around the corner, now is the time to register for the Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 13th at Community Park (near Boulder). With a great view of the foothills of Boulder County in the background, this year's event is sure to be a blast. Bob & Kathy Plager will serve as Chief Judge and Head Scorekeeper. Two live bands will play over the course of the afternoon--local favorite Hazel Miller and Sugar Daddy. All proceeds benefit the Fallen Firefighters Fund.

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Entry fees waived if you bring out 2 gallons of People's Choice Chili or Salsa. Late turn in times.

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TO ENSURE A COOKING SPOT ON THE FIELD, PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE ASAP.

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Prize money is as follows: Red - $400, $200, $100

Verde - $200, $150, $100

Salsa - $100, $75, $50

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THURSDAY Aug 28, 2008

CARDS for HEIDE HOOVER

Heidi had some more surgery this morning to hopefully relieve some pain in her spine caused by advancing cancer. There is no cure for her disease or any way to stop the rapid progression so we are turning to Hospice to make sure she is comfortable.

A card with some humor would be deeply appreciated.

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Thanks,

Tom Hoover

614-565-7251

1173 Neil Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201

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ICS WCCC 2008

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF WRANGLER

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Hello Chili World.

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First let me say a great big THANK YOU to Carol Hancock for all the work and sweat I know she (and Dave) have put into the 2008 WCCC. Second, and just as important, CONGRATULATIONS to all the cooks who have qualified to compete.

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I am honored to have been asked to set the tables for another year, and am really looking forward to the venue. Since we're going to a new spot, I'm really going to need a lot of help, and I know I can count on the Chilihead Familee.

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Please feel free to email me ahead of time if you would like to contribute any time, so I can have some idea and coordinate names to events.

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Thanks ahead of time for all your support.

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Steve Porter

Chief Wrangler

Port.chili@att.net

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Golf Tournament Information

By Paul Whitney

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This years Golf Tournament will be held at the Primm Valley Golf Club on the Desert Course. This extremely nice golf club is in Primm, NV, right on the California-Nevada State Line. Because of a connection we have through Mike Rook, we have a smoking deal rate of $75.00 to play here. This is a 4 and a half star course!

With the airlines nailing you for everything you take with you, think about renting clubs for $50.00, they will be high quality ones. First tee time is at 12:10 pm on the 9th. We have 3 people committed at this time. Please let me know ASAP if you'll be joining us this year, in case we need to make additional tee times. I can be reached at GolfNChili@aol.com or on my cell, 928-853-1161. See you on the course!

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E-mail change from ChiliRockCafe@aol.com

to ChiliRocksChili@aol.com

First notice had the wrong new E-mail address, but due to a letter from the attorneys for the Hard Rock Cafe, I needed to change my E-mail, Trademark, and LLC to Chili Rocks, so my E-mail address will be ChiliRocksChili@aol.com. Hard to believe such a large worldwide company considered me a threat, but also kind of flattering, I guess.
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Hope all is well for all of you, and looking forward to many more chili cookoffs in the future.
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E-ya later,
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George Phelps
Chili Rocks!

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WEDNESDAY - Aug 27, 2008

Missouri STATE PRIZE MONEY JUST INCREASED!!!!!

This just in….The 1^ST Place Prize Money for RED CHILI has just been INCREASED to $1000.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have not updated our website yet so don't be confused.

We are also going to add some new prizes for PEOPLE"S CHOICE.

Don't forget Missouri State SEPTEMBER 27, 2008!!

Check out our Website and be sure to attend the Cook's Meeting Sept 10^th at the AMERISTAR CASINO at 6 PM!!

www.nkfchilicookoff.org

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Michael Goldstein

Event Chair

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Maryland State Chili Championship

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Hard Times Café announces the ICS Maryland State Chili Championship being held at the Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick Maryland on September 13^th. Winners in Red, Verde and Salsa qualify for the World. $2,500 in prize money. Go to www.Hardtimes.com and click on "special events" to download an application and get additional information about the event. Registration deadline is September 5^th.

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The cook-off is in conjunction with Flying Dog Brewery's 2^nd anniversary party to celebrate their relocation to Frederick Maryland.

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Contact Jim Parker at jimp@hardtimes.com if you need additional information.

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MORE INFO Maryland State Chili Championship

The Maryland State cook-off will hold a chili "shoot-out" for cooks already qualified in Red. This will give qualified cooks an opportunity to compete against other ICS qualified cooks and tune up their recipe before the World. The winner of the "shoot-out" wins all the cash from the shoot out registrations. The more cooks who sign up, the bigger the pot. Cook in the shoot out while you are cooking in Verde and Salsa.

Thanks

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Jim Parker

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BACK TO BACK

in Wells, Maine.

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DOWNEAST REGIONAL

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MAINE STATE

, Sunday, September 14

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Presented by the Wells Chamber of Commerce.
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Cook two world-qualifying cookoffs from the same tank of gas.
And we ain't talkin' propane here, kids.
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Red, Green and salsa both days, as always.
Six winners will qualify to represent these two cookoffs in Las Vegas at the 42nd WCCC at the Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel & Casino.
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And please bring lots of People's Choice Chili. 1st place is worth $500 each day.
It's the crowds that keep our cookoffs viable. By feeding them, we help ourselves.
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Harbor Park is an absolutely beautiful venue on the ocean, in Wells, Maine.
For a complete picture, visit the NEW Chilifest website at http://www.wellschilifest.com/
There are links to The Chamber of Commerce, lodging, airports, events, restaurants and
much, more info to help you plan your trip.
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Important; the Wells Fire Dept. is now requiring fire extinguishers at all booths.
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Jerry Buma, the reigning ICS World Champ will be with us.
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Any WCCC-qualified cooks who would like to come up to judge are as always, more than welcome.
If you will be available, please let me know. joetharvey@msn.com
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Hope to see you at one of the last Back-to-Back cookoffs of the year.
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Joe Harvey, Chief Judge

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TUESDAY - Aug 26, 2008

ATTENTION - COOKOFF CHAIRPERSONS

We are now getting close to the ICS WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS, be sure to send in the Complete Results of your Chili Cookoff to Vickie at ICS Headquarters by Monday evening after the weekend contest. Vickie only has a short amount of time to get the ICS Entrant Packets out to the Contest Winners in each divisions prior to the World's Championships.

CHILI COOKOFF WINNERS - Be sure that you remind the Chairperson to send in the Results A.S.A.P.

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Regional Cookoff in Superior, Colorado

Saturday, September 13th

With the World's Championship just around the corner, now is the time to register for the Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 13th at Community Park (near Boulder). With a great view of the foothills of Boulder County in the background, this year's event is sure to be a blast. Bob Plager will serve as Chief Judge. Two live bands will play over the course of the afternoon--local favorite Hazel Miller and Sugar Daddy. All proceeds benefit the Fallen Firefighters Fund.

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Entry fees waived if you bring out 2 gallons of People's Choice Chili or Salsa. Late turn in times.

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Prize money is as follows:

Red - $400, $200, $100

Verde - $200, $150, $100

Salsa - $100, $75, $50

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Please visit www.townofsuperior.com for an application, or register online at the ICS website. For more information, contact Kristi Audette at 303-544-0359 or via email at kristia@townofsuperior.com.

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Missouri State SEPT 27th-

Check out our NEW Website

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Don't forget to send in your application to cook in St. Louis on September 27^th. Don't miss the Cooks Meeting September 10^th at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Missouri. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and see some old friends and be sure to request your booth space. If you haven't already seen our New Website, please visit us at: http://www.nkfchilicookoff.org/.

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Hope to see you all very soon

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Michael Goldstein

Event Chair

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Connecticut State Cook-off

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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY'S

16^th Annual ChiliFest

Connecticut State Cook-off

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

EAST SHORE PARK, WOODWARD AVENUE, NEW HAVEN

10am to 5pm

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Entry Fees: Red Chili - $30 Plus 1 gallon People's Choice

Chili Verdi - $15

Salsa – no entry fee if doing either chili - $10 if just salsa

People's Choice Only - $35

Vegas Cup $20 (Qualified Cooks Only)

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WINNER ADVANCES TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF

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Red Chili - 1^st Prize…$500 & Trophy

Red Chili - 2^nd Prize $200 & Trophy

Red Chili - 3^rd Prize $100 & Trophy

Chili Verdi –$300 & Trophy

Rookie $50

People's Choice $250 & Trophy

Salsa $100, Best Booth/Showmanship $50

VEGAS CUP - $300

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Proceeds to benefit the Elderly and Family Support Services of CAANH.

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Contact: Sharon Willard (203) 387-7700 ext. 220, swillard@caanh.net

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Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off

For Immediate Release:

Contact: Annette Horn

(734) 776-9669

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Calling all Chili Cooks!

Think you have a Great pot of Chili?!

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We are looking for Chili Cooks to compete in the upcoming Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off in downtown Plymouth, MI. The winners will take home $2000 in prize money, and/or a great big chili pepper trophy and the chance to compete in the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOKOFF put on by the International Chili Society. The World Champ wins $25,000!!!! This year's chili contest is on Sunday October 5^th in downtown Plymouth from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

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Along with the traditional Red Chili competition there is a Chili Verde contest (Green Chili) and a Salsa contest. A Best Booth contest and Peoples Choice winners will also be awarded prizes.

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Just want to come and sample chili? Over 60 different chili's' will be available beginning at 12:00 noon for a donation of $1.00 per sample.

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All the area restaurants will get in with the excitement at the "Restaurant Chili Challenge". They will be serving up their best chili and compete to be the best restaurant chili in the land. Fifteen restaurants will be competing for this years' award. Past winning restaurants include The Omelette and Waffle Cafe (Yes, they serve chili too!!) Station 885, Boulders Restaurant, Plymouth Pub, Doyle's Tavern, & Plymouth Crossing Bowls of chili available for a donation of $4 per bowl or $1 a sample from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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All money raised during this event goes to charity! This year the recipients will be Habitat for Humanity and The Plymouth Lions Club.

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A Hot time in the old town tonight!! A motorcycle Bike Show and a Chili Ride are also planned by MotorCity Harley Davidson and BMW Motorcycles of SE MI. Lot's of great people watching and great chili eating on a perfect Fall Sunday!

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Entertainment at the cook-off includes….

Live Band - Dance Teams - Hottest Dog in the Coolest City - Kids Activities

To register or for more info contact:

Annette Horn (734) 776-9669 glrchili@sbcglobal.net or go to the web at www.greatlakeschili.com

Bike show and Chili Ride info MotorCity HD (248) 473-7433 http://www.motorcityharley.com/ or

BMW of SE MI (734) 981-1479 or http://www.bmwmcsem.com/

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MONDAY - Aug 25, 2008

Oregon State Chili Cook-off

The winners for the Oregon State Chili Cook-off are as follows:
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Salsa –

3rd - Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, OR;

2nd - Debra Turner, Taylorsville, UT;
1st - Lynn Robinson, Lincoln, CA
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Chili Verde –

3rd - Dionne Cooley, Reno, NV;

2nd - Scott Stanley, Tacoma, WA;
1st - Jim Beaver, Mommoth Lake, CA
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Red –

3rd - Jim Beaver, Mommoth Lakes, CA;

2nd - Ray Bogart, Boulder City, NV,
1st - Harry Robinson, Lincoln, CA
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Thank you for those of you who traveled the long way to Bonanza. It was a great
turn out for the public and perfect weather. We appreciate all your support to
the Bonanza Volunteer Fire Dept.
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Thank you,
Glennise Tyree

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RENO REGIONAL

Another great day at the Alibi Lounge in Reno. It all started Saturday night with a complimentary steak barbecue at the Alibi. Thanks to those cooks who traveled from Bonanza, Oregon after the Oregon State Cookoff on Saturday to compete in Reno on Sunday.The Reno Regional results:

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Salsa--3rd Ron Judson CA

2nd Debra Turner NV

1st Karen Gaddis

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Verde--3rd Adrian Fuhrman CA

2nd John Jepson CA

1st Shawn Huffman UT (won tiebreaker)

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Red--3rd Margo Knudson CA

2nd Ray Bogart NV

1st Sonny Allen NV

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Thistledown Regional 8th Annual

Chili Cookoff

Saturday, August 23, 2008

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Once again the Thistledown race track in North Randall, OH. was host to their 8th Annual Chili Cookoff sanctioned by the International Chili Society.

Brent Reitz (General Manager) and Heather McCollock (Marketing Director) always do an excellent job of organizing this event. It seems as if each year they again outdo themselves in their efforts towards the cooks, judges, and public support. They especially take care of the chili participants.

This cookoff would not be possible without Brent, Heather, and their staff......Hats off to all of them!

We must also recognize Ken and Diane Kostal (Chairman & Chief Scorekeeper) for all their work in running a very smooth and fun filled event and weekend.

Ken and Diane organize and run about 4 or 5 ICS cookoffs each year and they are always GREAT to be with.

We had a beautiful day for chili and horse racing. Several hundred dollars were raised through donations from the chili for the "Injured Jockeys Fund" and Thistledown Charities.

As well, Thistledown not only provided Thoroughbred racing, live music, plenty of very nice gifts, along with more than $1700 in prize monies. (Extra if you were good at the ponies!)

You may want to set your schedule up for next years Regional Chili Cookoff here in Cleveland just 15 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

You can be assured of great chili and salsa and a very good time.

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SALSA 10 contestants

8 judges

3rd = Ted Morgan 9 pts. (Columbus, OH.)

2nd = Lynn Berkebile 11 pts. (Vermilion, OH.)

1st = Ron Smith 12 pts. (Huntington, WV.)

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VERDE 10 contestants

9 judges

3rd = Gary Schmey 6 pts. (Cincinnati, OH.)

2nd = Brian Warmuth 9 pts. (Wheeling, WV.)

1st = Bill Donovan 12 pts. (Cincinnati, OH.)

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RED 20 contestants

12 judges

5th = Debbie Sinclair 6 pts. (Columbus, OH.)

4th = Bill Donovan 6 pts. (Cincinnati, OH.) won tie break

3rd = Ted Morgan 7 pts. (Columbus, OH.)

2nd = Dave Sinclair 7 pts. (Columbus, OH.) won tie break

1st = David Mallory 14 pts (Kitts Hill, OH.)

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As you can see by the results there were some excellent chili and salsa and some very happy winners.

Lookout......the Donovan's are back !! They can't wait to get to Las Vegas

It was a very "Happy Smiley Truck" going back to West Virginia for Ron and David for their ride home.

For David.......this completes his "Hat Trick"

Also a special thank you to Debbie Sinclair and to Debbie Williams........Thanks

Brett would also like to give the Sinclair's a special thank you for their donations.

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Congratulations to all the contestants........They are all winners!

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Rocky Mountain Regional & Colorado State Cookoff Results

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Two great cookoffs were held at the base of the Winter Park Ski Resort in Colorado this past weekend. The weather cooperated fully versus the weekend before with 3 - 4" of slushy snow. Patty McCarthy, Chairperson, her "main" helper Aaron Davidson, and countless other volunteers, helped make these cookoffs a huge success. Kathy Plager, and her scorekeeping crew, kept all the scorekeeping duties running smoothly, and as usual, kept Bob Plager, Chief Judge, in line.

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When the Ski Train arrived from Denver around noon on Saturday, 650 people immediately hit the cookoff area for People's Choice Chili. Over $1800 was raised selling tasting cups for the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) in Winter Park this weekend. The "Guac-off" Guacamole division on Saturday was a success again, with more cooks saying they'd do it next year. Very nice porcelain chili bowls and cash money was given out to the winners.

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On to the winners:

Rocky Mountain Regional (Saturday)

Guac-off - 5 contestants

HM 4th Place - Andy Gatschet (tied for 3rd)

3rd Place - Hank Wedemeyer

2nd Place - Bonnie Tomasek

1st Place - Nolan Cordova

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Salsa - 8 contestants

3rd Place- Lynn Pruett

2nd Place- Chuck Burdick

1st Place- Nolan Cordova

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Chili Verde - 10 contestants

3rd Place- Eunice Dortch

2nd Place - Kathy Weiss

1st Place - Mike Gatschet

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Red - 20 contestants

HM 5th Place - Lynn Pruett

HM 4th Place - Mike Rook

3rd Place - Dianne Gatschet

2nd Place - Lynn Kost Virant

1st Place - Bonnie Tomasek (A runaway, she was very surprised) - Completes her Hat Trick

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Colorado State (Sunday)

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Salsa - 8 contestants

3rd Place - Dan Dortch

2nd Place - Tori Cordova

1st Place - Chuck Burdick

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Chili Verde - 13 contestants

3rd Place - Andy Gatschet

2nd Place - Greg Virant

1st Place - Dianne Gatschet (one happy family this weekend)

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Red - 13 contestants

5th Place - Alan Pan

4th Place - Judy Wedemeyer

3rd Place - Nolan Cordova

2nd Place - Mike Rook (Yes, that's 6 (six) 2nd Place finishes this year)

1st Place - Lynn Kost Virant (Grinning from ear to ear) - Completes her Hat Trick

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GOLF TOURNAMENT at ICS WORLD'S

This years Golf Tournament will be held at the Primm Valley Golf Club on the Desert Course. This extremely nice golf club is in Primm, NV, right on the California-Nevada State Line. Because of a connection we have through Mike Rook, we have a smoking deal rate of $75.00 to play here. This is a 4 and a half star course!

With the airlines nailing you for everything you take with you, think about renting clubs for $50.00, they will be high quality ones. First tee time is at 12:10 pm on the 9th. We have 3 people committed at this time. Please let me know ASAP if you'll be joining us this year, in case we need to make additional tee times. I can be reached at GolfNChili@aol.com or on my cell, 928-853-1161. See you on the course!

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SUNDAY - Aug 24, 2008

Forbidden Bean District Chili Cook off

Another hot sunny day blessed us for the 2nd Annual Forbidden Bean District Chili Cook off in Warrenton Virginia. The cook off benefited Habitat for Humanity and because of the enthusiastic crowd and our awesome members of the chili family it raised over 2 thousand dollars. The organizers did a fantastic job and Fred Bell ran a tight judging area as per his usual. I give this cook off a hardy thumbs up if your in the area or know someone who wants to get their feet wet in this hobby check it out for next year.

Ghon Eckley

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Salsa

3rd Noelle Kneimeyer VA

2nd Jim Parker VA

1st Les Walter MD

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Verde

3rd Janie Bauer VA

2nd Noelle Kneimeyer VA

1st Jim Parker VA

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Red

3rd Kim Eckley MD

2nd Dan Bauer VA

1st Carrie Lentz-Parker VA

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