SUNDAY - May 24, 2009
INLAND EMPIRE REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF
May 23, 2009
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It was a beautiful
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The only disappointment was the sparsity of ICS cooks. Only 14 Traditional Red cooks competed, accompanied by 11 Chili Verdes and 8 Salsas. This is attributable to several factors. There are currently 16
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Chief Judge was Steve Porter, who has been named as the Chief Judge of the World's Championship for 2009 and beyond. Chief Scorekeeper was Allene Macklin, assisted by Mary Ellen Weber and Linda Porter. Wrangler was Dennis Macklin, who was everywhere all day doing everything. Oversight was provided by Bill and Karen Ray. At the end of the day $5,000 in prize money was distributed among the happy winners, who were:
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Salsa:
5th, Marian Donato
4th, Bob Dyer (the defending champion)
3rd, Russell Barnes
2nd, Armando Sanchez
1st, Red Brecke
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Chili Verde:
5th, Tom Clarke (the defending champion)
4th, Charlie Blosfield
3rd, Steve Crawford
2nd, Sachiko Brecke
1st, Mike Austin, earning his Hat Trick
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ICS People's Choice Chili:
3rd, Judy Clarke
2nd, Tony Austin with 101 votes
1st, Russell Barnes with 105 votes
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Best First-Time ICS Cook:
Tony Austin
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Interspersed with the ICS awards were awards for the Best Open Salsa, Best First-Time Community Cook, Best Restaurant Cook, Best Celebrity Cook (a competition among the City Councilpersons from Wards 1, 4, 5 and 6) and Best Community Cook.
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Traditional Red Chili:
5th, Karl Smith
4th, Tony Austin
3rd, Tish Crawford
2nd, Charlie Blosfield
1st, Red Brecke, (the defending champion)
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It was definitely Brecke Day in
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June 6th'
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The time is getting close. Please let me know if you are coming.
We have great music and hopefully a wonderful day. Win a place for
the World. Bring tables tents, and whatever you want for decoration.
Hope to see you there
Linda
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B2B cookoffs in Nebraska
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June 5th, 6th, 7th , 2009.
The B2Bs in
at toucanchewchili@msn.com likewise if you have not received anything yet then please contact us on email. these are both qualifiers for the WCCC 's.in all categories.
The Wild Willies Regional and Nebraska State Championships are still located on the scenic
The Friday evening riverboat cruise and the cook offs offer a great time with good cooks coming together for a weekend of fun and chili . The proceeds are for Angels Among Us , a financial support group
to the families of cancer patients .
Hope to see everyone .
Bill and Sue Dudzik , Chairpersons
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CHRIS NICOLL
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Hi to all my friends and chili family:
I wanted to let you all know how things were going for me. Cook offs are very hard for me without Chris. This is why I haven't attended very many. I am sorry for this. You have all been very supportive to me. But as you all can imagine I struggle day to day. My father Nibs Waters keeps me pretty busy. His health is just OK. Kidney problems seem to make other ailments worse but he has some real good days and real bad days.
I wanted to let you all know that Chris's 50th birthday is July 3rd. I am going to the island on his birthday for 1 night. It is going to be very hard but I need and have to do this, A Memorial scholarship fund has been set up in his name and honor at
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If anyone is interested in more information on the Scholarship fund just let me know. Please contact me at
nicollaw@aol.com or 714 743-5663 and I can give you the info.
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There is a legacy book online for friends and family to write thoughts or upload pictures. If you are so inclined to do so. I will be printing it into a hard copy at the end of the year for a keepsake. If anyone would be interested in writing in his legacy book here is the link.
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http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=2538448470399
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Again, thank you for all your support.
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Mary Nicoll
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38th
ICS CHILI COOKOFF
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Part of the
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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(First half of the Northern Arizona B2B Cookoffs)
(is Saturday – 24th ANNUAL ROUTE 66 REGIONAL)
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ICS RED 1st Prize - $1,000
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Catagories:
ICS RED CHILI - Entry Fee: $35.00
CHILI VERDE - Entry Fee: $25.00
SALSA - Entry Fee: $15.00
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Turn In Times:
ICS RED CHILI 2:00 PM
CHILI VERDE 12:00 Noon
SALSA 11:00 AM
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AWARDS 4:00 PM or Sooner if Available
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For Hotel Information:
Contact: Linda Mathieson at: lmathieson@777play.com
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June 6, 2009
Contact:
Donnie Gordon
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