SUNDAY - Apr 5, 2009

LAUREL MD DISTRICT

MANY THANKS FROM LAUREL PARK, CANTER, AND F.O.P.-C.O.P.S. TO THE International chili society and the

VERY BEST Ever CHIEF JUDGE, FRED BELL

and TO THE GREATEST & "FUNNEST" CHILI COOKS ON THE EAST COAST

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Thank you all for helping to make the 1^st annual Laurel Park District Chili Cookoff a huge success (despite the challenging weather conditions.) Our celebrity judge, Ed Norris, enjoyed his first time chili judging experience, and even stayed to present the trophies to the winning cooks!

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The Maryland Jockey Club donated $2,000 to the named charities ($1,000 each) but I thought you would like to know that just the People's Choice category raised $480! Not bad for a new event in cold, wet weather. Thank you participating cooks for being so generous with your delicious chilis.

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CANTER not only benefited from the monies raised, but they also deserve a warm round of applause and many thanks for providing 8 volunteers to help the day run smoothly.

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The Ed Norris Poker Run Motorcycle Ride was affected by the weather but some brave riders did make the run, and they stayed to enjoy the chili events, and to listen to a great band, Maynard's Flipside.

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We had a lot of fun, but I have made lots of notes for improvements next year. Most importantly though, we'd like to hear from you with comments and suggestions on how to make the event bigger and better. Please e-mail or call me, whichever is more convenient, and we all look forward to seeing you next year.

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Wishing you all the best for more great chili cooking, PhoebeJ

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Summary of Results:

Red Chili –

1^st place: Nancy Bremer,

2^nd place: Jim Parker,

3^rd place: Jamie Nudge,

4^th place: Les Walter,

5^th place: Monica Parker

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Chili Verde –

1^st place: Noelle Kniemeyer,

2^nd place: Guy Reinbold,

3^rd place: Jim Parker

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Salsa -

1^st place: Greg Kniemeyer,

2^nd place: Ghon Eckley,

3^rd place: Jack Newbury

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People's Choice –

1^st place: Newbury Family,

2^nd place: Guy Reinbold,

3^rd place: Greg Kniemeyer

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Main Street Heat Chili Cookoff

This was the 5^th year of the Main Street Heat Chili Cookoff in Mount Airy, MD. Friday's rain had a promise of a sunny day on Saturday. It was sunny, alright, but VERY windy. The new venue would have been great on a windless day, as the cooks were all set up in the parking lot. But before 8 am, most cooks were ready to call it a day because they couldn't hold down their Health Department required tents. So Ellie and Barbara, the chairs for the event, made an executive decision and had the cooks bring their stuff inside the very large room, originally dedicated to judging. It was some fast moving folks that got all the tables arranged and the cooks were ready to go by 9:15. The room was large enough to have plenty of room for the spectators to walk around and have a whole section for the judging. Of course, by the time the Fire department got there, they were not happy and threatened to shut it down. We had 1 hour and 15 minutes to red turn in. Ellie asked the Fire Department to just "Think about it and come back to us with an answer in 90 minutes". Well, they were kind and sat with the fire extinguishers out until the 2 pm turn in. All was well then.

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We had a large turn out for the cookoff, both in cooks and spectators. And some very happy winners. We had cooks from all over, as well as Diane Lentz and Al Henry helping in the judging area. Our thanks to all those at the Main Street Heat for putting on a great show and we hope to see even more folks there next year. It is a great venue.

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Salsa 13 bowls

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Tie for 3^rd – not broken

George Ryffel

Kim Mallory

2^nd – Jim Parker

1^st – Rick Sievering

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Chili Verde 14 bowls

3^rd – Scott Navaroli, MA

2^nd – Chuck Hoff, OH

1^st – Mike Freedman, CT Mike won with 24 points.

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Red Chili 29 bowls

3^rd – Brian Fandal, MD a rookie

2^nd – Tom Hoover, OH

1^st – Ghon Eckley, MD

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A very happy Ghon took home a $1000 prize.

We hope to see everyone at the New England Regional in CT on May 2.

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Sacramento Reg

This is special!!!

The Sacramento West Kiwanis Club is providing a Pancake Breakfast at the Sacramento Regional Chili Cook-off for the ICS teams and anyone else that wants to show up. Starts at 7am and goes to 11am. They will have people to take orders and bring you your pancakes at your booth. How sweet is that? The cost is only $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids. All proceeds go to the Kiwanis Family House.

What.....Sacramento Regional Chili Cook-off

When.....May 16, 2009

Where....UC Davis Med Center

2875 50th Street

Sacramento, CA

For more information contact

Steve McIntire 916-467-7306

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Homegrown Folk Festival

May 2 and 3 Back to Back ICS Districts

Hope you are making your reservations and will join us

This is a new event, We are very excited about the artist and crafts that will be there.

I know there's more going on this weekend. But we will a place for you either day.

See you there. The goodie bags are looking great.

Raintree Arts Council supports Pike and LIncoln County with Arts and education for kids providing art shows, theater . Great charity to support

Thanks

Linda

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AVI BACK 2 BACKS

Don't forget about the Back-to-Back Regionals coming up this weekend at the Avi Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. We will once again be setting up "behind the buffet" (the wind-protected area). Weather predictions are for high's in the high 70's or low 80's with possible scattered rain on Saturday and LOTS of sun on Easter Sunday, so be prepared for anything.

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Please don't forget about People's Choice -- it was missing from the flyer and website, but we really need your participation. If you can't participate in PC on Saturday, save your left-overs from Saturday and pitch in on Sunday. As usual, the 1st place People's Choice cook wins HALF of the People's Choice proceeds! So bring a spare pot, stove, and some beans and go for the gold! Starting this Thanksgiving, all of the ICS Avi cook-offs will require People's Choice in addition to entry fees.

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There will be Bloody Mary's and Screwdrivers available at the People's Choice Booth on Saturday morning (and hopefully Sunday, too), for those who want to kick-start their day.

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Susie Baumberger
2312 W. Avenue L-1
Lancaster, CA 93536
Cell: 661-714-6234

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4TH ANNUAL WHITTIER REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

APRIL 18TH, 2009

Presented by Whittier Historical Society & Museum

Held at the Whittier Historic Depot, 7333 Greenleaf Ave (between Mar Vista and

Penn Sts. - across from the Radisson).

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Entry fees:

Red Chili: ICS Members $40.00 +1 Gal People's Choice

Verde: ICS Members $30.00 + 1 Gal People's Choice

Salsa: ICS $15.00 + 1 Qt.

Non Members must join ICS ($50.00) for one year's membership

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PRIZES:

Red Chili: $400.00, $200.00, $100.00

Verde: $200.00, $125.00, $ 75.00

Salsa: $100.00

People's Choice: $100.00

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For more information call: Rosalie at (562) 698-1718

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HUNTINGTON BEACH ELKS REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

(formerly Westminster Elks)

SUNDAY MAY 31ST, 2009

Location: 7711 Talbert Ave.

Huntington Beach, CA

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All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society's Relay for Life

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Entry Fee

RED CHILI: $35.00 + 1 Gal People's Choice Chili

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CHILI VERDE: $25.00 + 1 Gal People's Choice Chili

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SALSA: $15.00 + 1 Qt for tasting

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Non Members must join ICS ($50.00) for one year's membership

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PRIZES:

RED CHILI 1st $500.00

2nd $300.00

3rd $100.00

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VERDE: 1ST 50% of entry fee

2ND 30% of entry fee

3RD 20% of entry fee

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SALSA: Same as Verde

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Chief Judge: Don Hammes

Chief Scorekeeper: Bobbie Gaul

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For more info contact Ron Courreges 714-847-8348

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Leah Wieland's battle with cancer

To all who are interested in Leah Wieland's battle with cancer? Yesterday, she received of the results from the PET scan taken a few days ago.

SHE IS CANCER FREE FROM HEAD TO TOE.

Leah thanks all of you who supported her with the many cards and other communications.

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We will be seeing you down the chili trail soon.

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Fred Wieland

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