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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FRIDAY - Sept 12, 2008

CONNECTICUT STATE CHILI COOKOFF

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY'S

16^th Annual ChiliFest

Connecticut State Cook-off

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 Verde - $15

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

People's Choice Only - $35

Vegas Cup $20 (Qualified Cooks Only)

WINNERS ADVANCES TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF in LV,NV!!!

Red Chili - 1^st Prize $500 & Trophy

Red Chili - 2^nd Prize $200 & Trophy

Red Chili - 3^rd Prize $100 & Trophy

Chili Verde –$300 & Trophy

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

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If cooks are flying in and need a tent or stove, please contact Michael Freedman Madmike@chilict.com

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PEOPLES 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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Ronald B. Mitre
I have a card showing my dad as one of the founding member's of the
International chili society. He fell asleep at the wheel of his truck,
on the freeway in Mt. Home, Idaho, about 10 years ago. He was buried
at The Mason's cemetary in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.
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If any members have any photo's of my Dad I would love to see them.
Also, I have many photo's, Ribbon's and awards from his Chili cook-off
days. It would be intresting to identify some of the people cooking
with him.
My Email address is
(cherylvosburgh@frontiernet.net)
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Sincerely, Cheryl Mitre-Vosburgh

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THURSDAY - Sept. 11, 2008

MESA, AZ Chili Cook-off Festival &

OLD WEST DAYS

OCTOBER 18^th 2008

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Chili Cook-off Updates!

-Event Hotel: The Best Western Mezona Inn, located at 250 West Main Street, within walking distance of the event, is offering a show rate of $59.00 per night for a single or double. This includes breakfast. Call them at (800) 528-8299 or (480) 834-9233. Request the Mesa Old West Days rate.

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-Prize pool. We will be offering the following prizes:

Red Chili: 1st Place: $300 plus a trophy

2^nd Place: $100 plus a certificate

3^rd Place: Framed certificate

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Green Chili 1^st Place: $150.00 plus a trophy

2^nd Place: $75.00 plus a certificate

3^rd Place: Framed certificate

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Salsa 1^st Place: $50.00 plus a trophy

2^nd Place: $30.00 plus a certificate

3^rd Place: Framed certificate

Your entry fees are what create the prize pools so get those entries in!!! Each category must have 7 entries to qualify for ICS ratings & the prize pool.

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-Booth spaces. We will be allotting 4 parking spaces to each entrant in a rectangular pattern, 2 spaces back to back. This should afford plenty of room for your truck, tent and smaller motor home. If you need space for a larger motor home, let us know ASAP so we can allot the space for you.

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-Judging: Dick & Nancy Swenberger will be acting as the main officials for the International Chili Society Chili Cookoff. If you have any questions about competing in Mesa you can contact him at GWTWChili@aol.com.

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See you in Mesa on October 18^th!

You can reach me at (480) 898-3878.

George Notarpole: Chili Event Chairman

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Laughlin Reg & Nevada State,

Jan. 9,10 & 11th 2009
I do have the flyers for our cook off in Jan. We will be at the world this year
so any one that is not going to the world & would like to have a flyer
please send me your address & I will get one out to you..
Thank You so much
Desert Dawn

chilidesertdawn@hotmail.com
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Maine Back-to-Back Cookoffs
September 13 & 14, 2008
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The Wells Chamber of Commerce has had a number replies from cooks who have signed-up, but not paid. They would like to get a handle on the number of cooks, each day.
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If you have signed up, but not finalized your arrangements with the Chamber, would you kindly drop Eleanor a line at eleanor@wellschamber.org and just let her know if you will or will not be in Maine, and in which events you will enter.
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This is a great venue, and we deeply appreciate the support of all of you who travel so far to support the cookoff. Please, let's keep it going.
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Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Joe Harvey
Chief Judge

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WEDNESDAY - Sept 10, 2008

ICS Message

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHILI

SAMPLING HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE LAS VEGAS HEALTH DEPT.

WE KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS,

BUT IF YOU CAN, PLEASE MAKE A MINIMUM OF ONE GALLON OF PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHILI FOR EACH DAY THAT YOU'RE COMPETING.

IF YOU HAVE CONTACT WITH ICS MEMBERS WHO ARE ABLE TO DRIVE TO LAS VEGAS, YOU MIGHT SEE WHETHER THEY COULD BRING THE EXTRA POT OR WHATEVER YOU NEED.

AS ALWAYS, PROPANE WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE COOKOFF SITE FOR PURCHASE AT REGULAR PRICES OR BELOW.

THANKS!

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Carol Hancock
Chief Executive Officer
International Chili Society
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Maine Back-to-Back Cookoffs
September 13 & 14, 2008
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The Wells Chamber of Commerce has had a number replies from cooks who have signed-up, but not paid. They would like to get a handle on the number of cooks, each day.
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If you have signed up, but not finalized your arrangements with the Chamber, would you kindly drop Eleanor a line at eleanor@wellschamber.org and just let her know if you will or will not be in Maine, and in which events you will enter.
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This is a great venue, and we deeply appreciate the support of all of you who travel so far to support the cookoff. Please, let's keep it going.
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Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Joe Harvey
Chief Judge

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TUESDAY - Sept 9, 2008

2^nd Annual Waynesboro Chili Blues 'N Brews Cook-Off

September 7, 2008 on a sunny day at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains

following Tropical Storm Hanna

Produced by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc.

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ICS - First Place $1000

Carrie Lentz-Parker –

This is Carrie's SECOND District Win (Forbidden Bean District, also)

She is now QUALIFIED for the ICS World's Championships

Bellbreezing Chili

From Leesburg, VA

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ICS - Second Place $750

Christian Parker

Chili From Heaven

From Leesburg, VA

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ICS - Third Place $500

Thomas and Bobby Epperly

Big E's Chili

From Roanoke, VA

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Peoples' Choice - First Place $250

Jeff Glass, Kevin Wray, Michael Blinn

Big Spoon Chili

From Waynesboro, VA

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People's Choice - Second Place $150

Mark Moser

From Stuarts Draft, VA

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Peoples' Choice - Third Place $100

Greg Kniemeyer – Blame the Dog Chili

From Reston, VA

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Best Smokin' Booth $75

Patricia Snoddy – Pirate's Punishment

From Charlottesville, VA

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Rick Moyer

Events Coordinator

Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc.

301 West Main Street

Waynesboro, VA 22980

O: 540-942-6705

M: 540-910-8600

FAX: 540-942-6755

www.waynesborodowntown.org

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Maine Back-to-Back Cookoffs
September 13 & 14, 2008
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The Wells Chamber of Commerce has had a number replies from cooks who have signed-up, but not paid. They would like to get a handle on the number of cooks, each day.
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If you have signed up, but not finalized your arrangements with the Chamber, would you kindly drop Eleanor a line at eleanor@wellschamber.org and just let her know if you will or will not be in Maine, and in which events you will enter.
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This is a great venue, and we deeply appreciate the support of all of you who travel so far to support the cookoff. Please, let's keep it going.
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Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Joe Harvey
Chief Judge

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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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Please visit http://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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MONDAY - Sept 9, 2008

Sutter Creek, CA.... 9/7/08
Chili Results

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Salsa
3rd J R Knudsen
2nd Ron Harris
1st Gerry Lind
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Verde
3rd Charlie Ward
2nd Harry C Robinson
1st Dione Cooley....... HAT Trick
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Red
3rd Gery Lind.. won 4 way tie
2nd Rick Decker
1st Jim Beaver

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NEW Future Chili Cook

Paul and Sarah Whitney are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ian Paul Whitney, born September 4 at 11:26 pm. Ian weighed in at 7 lbs., 1 oz and was 19 inches at birth. He's looking forward to his first cookoff!

CONGRATS ++ CONGRATS

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Missouri State-LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!!

Don't be left out! Missouri State is right around the corner. September 27^th. Spaces are filling up and Las Vegas is just a couple of weeks after our event.

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Our Pre-Cooks Meeting is this Wednesday, September 10^th at the AMERISTAR Casino in St. Charles, MO.6 PM!!! Stop by and pick our your booth location and have some appetizers on us!!!

www.nkfchilicookoff.org.

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Michael Goldstein

Event Chair

Mgreferee1@aol.com

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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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Please visit http://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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SUNDAY - Sept 7, 2008

Elaine Gianella Lloyd

To her beloved friends, relatives and friends of the family

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Elaine Gianella Lloyd passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 7th, 2008 two days after turning 70 years old. She was in her home close to her husband, Walt and daughter, Lisa. We know you all were touched by her love.

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Thank you for all your prayers because they sustained her and her family through many tough times and we know she has a special place in heaven. She was and always will be a strong, beautiful and very loving, caring friend of many throughout the country.

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Funeral arrangements are being made through Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City, AZ. A memorial in honor of her life will take place on Sept. 20th at 1pm at the Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City and in mid October in Torrington, CT. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.liets-frazefuneralhome.com. Donations can be made in the name of Walter Lloyd to assist with the Mayo Clinic medical bills that accumulated during the four years of their supportive treatments.

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May God bless you all and please know that Elaine is in a better place without any more pain and suffering.

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Love,

Walt and Lisa

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