SUNDAY - May 10, 2009

Soldiers' Angels Chili Cookoff

There is a saying that if you don't like the weather in New England, wait 5 minutes. That was the case on Saturday for the Soldiers' Angels Chili Cookoff in Webster, MA. The venue was a great site at the Indian Ranch on a lake that only area native Jerry Buma, the 2007 Red Champ could say; Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubungungamaugg. Whew! We had rain, then sun, then rain, then just clouds. Lucky for the chili cooks, they were all in a covered pavilion. The judging was indoors, so there was protection there too. The Soldiers' Angels is a non profit organization supporting all branches of the military. They do some wonderful things. Go to soldiersangels.org to learn more. We hope this becomes an annual event. Thanks to Mike and Kathy Freedman, who worked hard to put this together and helped out with the judging and scorekeeping duties.

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The winners:

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Salsa

3^rd – Rich LaFrance, MA

2^nd – Marc Frechette

1^st – Mary Alice Kropp, NH

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Verde

3^rd – Marc Frechette

2^nd – Scott Navaroli, MA

1^st – Rich LaFrance, MA

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Red Chili

3^rd – Jack Cowell, CT

2^nd – Mike Kropp, NH

1^st – Rich LaFrance, MA

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Needless to say, we had a very happy Rich LaFrance at the end of the day. Congratulations to all the cooks.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH ELKS REGIONAL

(formerly Westminster Elks Regional)

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Just a reminder that the Huntington Beach Elks Regional on May 31st is fast approaching. If you haven't already sent in your application, please do so. The Chairperson's get very nervous when they don't see any cooks signing up to cook. You can apply through the ICS Website and pay that day. Or send myself or Don Hammes an email letting us know if you are cooking and what.

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Cooks meeting at 9:00 AM

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The correct cooking times are:

SALSA: Turn in 11:30 AM

VERDE: Cooking time 10:00 to 1:00 PM

RED: Cooking time 12:00 to 3:00 PM

Ignore what the flyer says.

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Awards as soon as we can get everything tallied.

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You can go to the ICS website for any other info you may need.

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Hope to see all of you there.

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Bobbie Gaul

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Clarksville Missouri Regional Chili Cookoff

June 6th

Mississippi River Front Park

Clarksville, Mo. 63336

Time is getting close to this Regional

Come one come all

We are anxious to see you again

Prize money and Trophies made by the local Artisans and members of The Raintree Arts

Council.

This is a non-profit which has programs for Kids and Adults. Performing Arts in Schools. Art shows and Literary possibilities.

We also have a huge building that finds it;s way in the water everytime it floods.

Help us maintain our organization by being part of the entertainment.

Bring anything goes chili. It is the way we make money the day of the event. Enter Anything goes contest, and win.

Beautiful setting right on the Mississippi River in Clarksville, Missouri.

Lock and Dam 24

Let me know

Linda and Bill

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SEASONED PRETZELS

By Bobbie Gaul

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30 oz Stick Pretzels

12 oz Bottle Orville Redenbacher popcorn oil

1 Package Hidden Valley Ranch Original Dressing

1 TBL Dill Weed

1 ½ - 2 TBL Garlic Powder

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Heat oven to 310 degrees

Buy a large foil roaster. Place ingredients in pan in order listed mix with a spoon in each hand. Take pan out of oven every 10 minutes and stir with one spoon in each hand. You do this 3 times for a total of 30 minutes. If you buy a foil roaster with lid you can also snap lid on pan and flip it upside down and shake, flip away from you.

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The foil roaster will last for several times. Wash after each use.

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Store in plastic Ziploc bag.

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