MONDAY - Apr 13, 2009

Perris Valley Regional

The 8th Annual Perris Valley Regional Cookoff was held on a dreary day. The sky was overcast and the mood in the air was one of dissapointment. For the previous 7 years, this cookoff has always attracted more than 20 cooks. But not so this year, as most went to another venue. But those who did support the American Legion Post 595, had a great time, breakfast, and entertainment. Bernie Foley and the Legion put their hearts and soul into this cookoff to make it run smoothly and to have everything we need. The job they do is greatly appreciated.

The judges included Steve Wright, Wolf, and Porter (Linda as well), Mike and Tony Austin.

Bob Dyer & Barry Steinberg for Red, and Darlene Taylor for Green were appreciated by myself and Claude Covington; the Chief Judge for this cookoff.

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The Winners:

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People's Choice (by 7 points)

Steve Crawford

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Salsa:
3rd and 2nd Honorable Mention:

Karen Angotti

Steve Crawford

1st Place: Tish Crawford

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Verde:

3rd Place: Barry Steinberg

2nd Place: Bob Dyer (won the tie)

1st Place: Marty Leitner - Came from Las Vegas!!

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RED:

3rd Place: Tony Angotti

2nd Place: Marty Leitner - Good day for her

1st Place: Steve Crawford

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Congratulations and thanks to all who cooked. Also a big thanks to Bernie Foley and the American Legion Post 595 for the breakfast, lunch and entertainment throughtout the day. I for one will be proud to be there next year, and I hope more of you will be there to support this cookoff (if they even have it again) next year.

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MaryEllen Weber

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Homegrown Folk Festival

May 2 and 3 at Lincoln County Fair Grounds

Troy, Mo.

Sponsored by Raintree Arts Council a 501C3 for the arts and education of Kids and Adults.

Back to Back District ICS Chili Cookoff

Fiddle Contest, music, arts for kids to do. Blacksmithing. potters, glass fusing. incredible two day event.

Bring the family. Great rates at the local Super 8, mention Raintree Arts.

Wonderful Trophies handcrafted by Three Monkee Beadery.

Goodie Bags

Come join us.

See you there. If you want just one day, come on Sunday. We will take you anytime, lots of space

Linda

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Bronco "Belly bustin" chili fiesta Hills House Field Hudson, NH www.chilifiesta.org

International Chili Society Sanctioned Event

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Alvirne Friends of Music is sponsoring their 7^th annual Bronco "Belly Bustin" Chili Fiesta to support the music programs at Alvirne High School. This is an event for all members of the family. There will be award-winning chili, and other great food (some people don t like chili – imagine). Enjoy games for the kids, bounce houses and hot air balloon rally before the cookoff. There will be LIVE music, local crafts people showing their creations and community groups showing their exhibitions of strength and creativity. At the end of it all, one chili above all others will be declared "the Best Chili in New Hampshire".

SAVE THE DAY –=2 0JUNE 6, 2009 from 11AM to 3PM at the Hills House Field on Route 102, Hudson, NH. Rain or Shine!
Hills House Field is located across the street from Alvirne High School on Route 102 in North Hudson, NH.

For more information, visit the www.chilifiesta.org website. If you want to show off your best chili and raise money for a great cause, bring your chili, set-up a tent and serve up "wall to wall smiles". For more details on presenting your chili at this year's cook-off, entering as an individual or as a team, contact Mike Farrell - Chili Fiesta Chairperson at 603 578-9139 or e-mail to: farrell@iname.com.

About Alvirne Friends of Music
Started 11 years ago by Gerard Bastien, Music Director at AHS and parents of student musicians to help off-set the cost of music instruments and band uniforms the Alvirne Friends of Music is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation that raises over $75,000 a year. Every dollar goes into expanding the musical horizons and enhancing the educational experience for each and every student musician in the marching band, the concert band, the jazz and stage bands and the numerous choral groups at Alvirne High School. Parents and students work side by side in a vast array of fundraisers and community events all designed to increase awareness of the need to support music as an important aspect of a student's education, whether the students actively participate in creating the music or simply enjoy the music of their fellow students. Music is an integral part of our lives and a true expression of the human experience. For more information on the Alvirne Friends of Music, visit their website at www.ahsmusic.org. ~ Choose To ~ Want To ~ Love To ~

About International Chili Society
ICS is a non-profit organization that sanctions chili cook-off's with judging and cooking rules & regulations. These events are world-wide and benefit charities or non-profit organizations. All winners of ICS sanctioned cook-offs qualify to compete for cash prizes and awards at the World's Championship Chili Cook-off held each year in October. The ICS is the largest food contest, festival in the world. For more details, go to www.chilicookoff.com.

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Wild Willies and Nebraska State Cookoff

Friday June 5th , 09 ,in Omaha ,begins the weekend of fun music and of course qualification for the WCCC .

At 8:30 pm the river cruise departs down the Missouri River with live music and chili cooks having a good time relaxing and meeting other chili heads. As always ---FREE to the cooks and a guest .

Sat., June 6th , 09 brings the WILD WILLIES REGIONAL COOK OFF to a start. Located on the banks of the

Missouri River at Miller's Landing , in Omaha , we will enjoy the camaraderie of cooks and live music ,

while one winner of the Red - Chili Verd e - Salsa contests will advance to the WCCC.

On Sunday, June 7th , 09 , The NEBRASKA STATE CHILI COOK OFF continues to again select three winners

one from each category to attend the WCCC. Live music and fun shall reign.

Entry fees for each day will be as follows :

SALSA---- $20.00

Chili Verde---$35.00

Traditional Red --$35.00

Tables are available to rent for $ 10.00. The fees are for each day.

Any ICS renewals may be paid at the cook off. Please submit that payment separate from the cook off fess. I.E. please write your check to the ICS for the renewal and your cook off fess to the Nebraska

State Chili Cook Offs Inc. AKA -- NSCC Inc.

Any questions please contact Bill Dudzik by email and we'll forward forms.

toucanchewchili@msn.com

Hope to see everyone.

P.S. 402-572-1479 h.

NSCC Inc is a 501 3 (c ) charity.

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