THURSDAY - Sept. 25, 2008

The Blue Grass Regional

We're in big trouble running out of time and can't get any cooks to make any commitments. Right now Diane only has around 7 Red 4 Verde just a couple of Salsa. I've emailed cooks but don't know if it will help. This is a great cookoff can't believe she can't get anymore cooks than she has.

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CALLING ALL COOK'S

We desperately need your help. The Blue Grass Regional in Lexington, KY on Sunday 9/28/2008 is in need of chili cooks in Red, Verde and Salsa. This is a premiere Cookoff ran by Diane & Larry Lentz and is offering great prize money at a great venue with cover and table & chairs provided. This is a Cook's Cookoff, please if you can make it let us know we will accommodate you or if you know of a cook who might be interested let them know. This cookoff is on the verge of loosing its Regional status so we need your help. The Lentz's have always been huge supporters for everyone else's Cookoff so it's time now to help support theirs. See you in Lexington on Sunday September 28 for one last chance before the World.

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Chuck Hoff

Dragon's Breath Chili

drgbreath@sbcglobal.net

614-231-0890 (Home)

614-370-2017 (Mobile)

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Sad News

It is with great sadness that I let you know of the passing of Sy (Seth) Brockway in Greenwich CT.

He found his love of chili cookoffs while he was an executive for the Pepsi Company and became a member of the Advisory Board of the ICS.

You could always find him and his dear friend Arlene Kieta attending, judging and helping out at the many cookoffs in the Northeast.

He led a very interesting life; at one time he talked of his neighbor who was his babysitter, Kathryn Hepburn. He went on to Yale where he met and played baseball with President George Bush 41. In 2002, Sy contacted President Bush and he and Mrs. Bush came to the Maine State cookoff to sample the chilis and meet up with Sy.
Sy also was a veteran of WWII, where he served as Staff Sergeant in Company D 101 Infantry Regiment.

Later years took its toll on Sy and he was cared for at the Nathaniel Witherall Home in Greenwich for the last 2 1/2 years. He died on Thursday, September 11 of Heart Failure.

He is survived by a niece, a nephew, and 2 grand nieces.

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A memorial service will be held at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street in Greenwich, CT on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Internment will be private.

Sent in by Audrey Falkowski

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Joe DeFrates Regional

As a reminder this Sunday 9/28 is the Joe DeFrates Regional ICS sanctioned Cookoff at the Ansar Shrine Center in Springfield, IL.

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If you have not sent in your application, it is still not too late. The ICS web site has the mailing address to send your application or you can sign up on line there. www.chilicookoff.com

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Red chili entry fee is $30 and Salsa is $15. This is the last chance to qualify for the 2008 WCCC.

Winner of the Red chili will win $1,000.

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Please do not forget the Sangamon County Health Dept. will be there and you must have your receipt for your meat as well as a few other items that are just normal health rule practices.

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Salsa turn in is at 1:00 PM and Red Chili turn in is at 3:00 PM.

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If you any questions you can call Rick Wray (217) 494 2992, or Bob Hall (217) 829 8323.

Thank you and we will see you on Sunday,

Rick & Bob

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WCCC Golf Tourney

Still looking for golfers for the WCCC Golf Tourney on Thursday, Oct 9. We will be at the beautiful Primm Valley Desert Course, with a rate of only $75.00! Please contact Paul Whitney ASAP if your intention is to play. We always have a great time! 928-853-1161 or GolfNChili@aol.com

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WEDNESDAY - Sept. 24, 2008

MISSOURI STATE THIS SATURDAY!!!

The day is fast approaching and we are receiving 2 entrants a day!!! Don't be left out in the cold. Temperatures in the low 80's and one of your last chances to qualify for Las Vegas!!! Visit our website and REGISTER!!! It's not too late….See you on Saturday at Westport

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Michael Goldstein

Event Chair

http://www.nkfchilicookoff.org/

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PRIZE MONEY & ENTRY FEES FOR BEATTY COOKOFF

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RED CHILI….......CHILI VERDE…SALSA

1^st $400.00…......1^st $300.00….1^st 50 % Payback

2^nd $300.00.....…2^nd $200.00…Entry Fee: $25.00

3^rd $200.00…......3^rd $100.00

Entry Fee:$35.00 …Entry Fee: $30.00

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Joe DeFrates Regional

As a reminder this Sunday 9/28 is the Joe DeFrates Regional ICS sanctioned Cookoff at the Ansar Shrine Center in Springfield, IL.

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If you have not sent in your application, it is still not too late. The ICS web site has the mailing address to send your application or you can sign up on line there. www.chilicookoff.com

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Red chili entry fee is $30 and Salsa is $15. This is the last chance to qualify for the 2008 WCCC.

Winner of the Red chili will win $1,000.

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Please do not forget the Sangamon County Health Dept. will be there and you must have your receipt for your meat as well as a few other items that are just normal health rule practices.

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Salsa turn in is at 1:00 PM and Red Chili turn in is at 3:00 PM.

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If you any questions you can call Rick Wray (217) 494 2992, or Bob Hall (217) 829 8323.

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Thank you and we will see you on Sunday,

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Rick & Bob

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Bluegrass Regional Cook-Off

Cooks needed for Bluegrass Regional Cook-Off this Sunday, sept.28, in Lexington, Ky. Combine it with the Ky State on Sat,27th, at Ashland Ky. and you have back to back cook-offs less than 2 hours apart traveling time. Hope to see you!

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WCCC Golf Tourney

Still looking for golfers for the WCCC Golf Tourney on Thursday, Oct 9. We will be at the beautiful Primm Valley Desert Course, with a rate of only $75.00! Please contact Paul Whitney ASAP if your intention is to play. We always have a great time! 928-853-1161 or GolfNChili@aol.com

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MONDAY - Sept. 22, 2008

Connecticut State

The Connecticut State Chili Cookoff had the best. The best weather this year, the best volunteers (the Community Action Agency), the best charity (the CAA for Meals on Wheels), the best organizer (Sharon Willard) and the BEST chili cooks. That included 2007 2^nd place Verde winner, Dave Lorenz; 2007 4^th place Red winner, Mike Kropp and of course, the reigning 2007 Red Chili Champion, Jerry Buma.

We had a terrific turn out and all the cooks were feverishly handing out the chili while trying to make their best pot for the last chance in the Northeast to qualify for the World Championships. It was a full circle and a little emotional for Jerry Buma this year, because he had won this cookoff last year and went on to win the World Championships. Sharon did a wonderful job keeping everyone going and was handling 5 things at once. I can't imagine anyone else juggling things the way she does. This cookoff seems to get bigger each year, and for good reason. The spectators love it, the Community Action Agency loves it, and the cooks love it. The best part, it is for one of the neediest programs in the state today, Meals on Wheels. Thanks to all the cooks who were able to judge and for those who helped us out in the judging tent.

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The winners:

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Best Booth

2^nd – Mario Saccoccio, CT

1^st – Paula Cunningham, CT

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People's Choice

3^rd – Mario Saccoccio, CT

2^nd – Paula Cunningham, CT

1^st – Mike Genovese, CT

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Youth Division

1^st – Ryan Latkofsky, CT

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Salsa

3^rd – Roxanne Ballachino, CT

2^nd – Jeff Sievering, MD

1^st – Chris Buccaferro, CT

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Chili Verde

3^rd – Dick Dowling, CT

2^nd – Paula Cunningham, CT

1^st – Mike Genovese, CT

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Red Chili

Tie for 5^th not broken

Roxanne Ballachino and Raymond Barry

4^th – Mike Merola, CT

3^rd – Mike Kropp, NH

2^nd – Mike Genovese, CT

1^st – Rich LaFrance, MA

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Vegas Cup

3^rd – Dave Schulman, CT

2^nd – Mary Alice Kropp, NH

1^st – Mike Freedman, CT

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Mike Genovese and Rich LaFrance are both first time winners. We wish them and all the great cooks from the Northeast and beyond all the luck at the 2008 World Championships.

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Audrey Falkowski

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DOYLESTOWN (PA) DISTRICT CHILI COOKOFF

SEPTEMBER 27,2008

CENTRAL PARK

DOYLESTOWN,PA.

1ST PRIZE RED CHILI $1000

2nd prize $500.00

3rd Prize $250.00

1ST PRIZE PEOPLE'S CHOICE $1000

You have another chance to qualify for the WCCC (Red only)!

This is a new cookoff and they need cooks!

Wouldn't it be nice to have a few more dollars in your pocket before you go to Las Vegas while helping out a new Chili Cookoff?

For more information please contact :

Cyndi Truman
67 Maple Lane
New Britain, PA 18901
215-345-7881
cyndi@travelrighttravel.com

Or to sign up directly go to

http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2340

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BEATTY DAYS CHILI COOKOFF

& DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF

NOVEMBER 1 & 2^ND, 2008

HURRY !! HURRY !!

COME ONE – COME ALL

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If you have never been to Beatty Days you don't know what you are missing. This is an annual event put on by the Beatty Chamber of Commerce, and it is really a hoot.

The three day event includes an ICS Sanctioned Regional CHILI COOKOFF, live music & entertainment, vendors, BED RACES, DUTCH-OVEN COOKOFF. They will also have old west shoot outs, a quick draw contest, Poker run, Parade, Wagon rides, wheelbarrow races, Antique car show, bike show, games and much more. There will also be an antique engine display and model railroad display.

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And, to end the CHILI COOKOFF on Saturday the 1^st, there will be a potluck and Texas Holdem Poker tournament at Fred & Patti Summers' place. This always proves to be a good time.

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For each cook on each day they will receive a free T-shirt and Goodie bag. Also as each Chili Cook and Dutch Oven Cook registers they will receive a ticket for a drawing for and extra $50.00 (that should help cover your gas) The Prize money and entry fees are as follows:

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RED CHILI CHILI VERDE SALSA

1^st $400.00 1^st $300.00 1^st 50 % Payback

2^nd $300.00 2^nd $200.00 Entry Fee: $25.00

3^rd $200.00 3^rd $100.00

Entry Fee: $35.00 Entry Fee: $30.00

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There will be Booth & Showmanship Awards, and Best New ICS Cook Award.

The DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF categories this year will be Main Dish or Dessert

The Entry fee for one category is $30.00 or for both categories $50.00

Prize money is: 1st. $100.00,

2^nd Plaque

3^rd Plaque

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There will also be a goodie bag and free t-shirt for each Dutch Oven Cook

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Bluegrass Regional Chili

Some of the cooks coming to cook at the Bluegrass Regional Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, the 28th, are staying at the Holiday Inn Express on Leestown Road. A brand new hotel and you must contact them directly. If anyone is interested, their number is 859 231-0656

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