WEDNESDAY - May 6, 2009

TO ALL ICS MEMBERS
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Ormly Gumfudgin, the ICS Historian and everybody's favorite chilihead, has been suffering from severe illnesses for the past several months. His wife, Edi, tells me that he's really not doing very well. If you'd like to send Ormly a card to let him know that you're thinking about him, the address is as follows:

Ormly Gumfudgin,

2606 Upper Terrace,

La Crescenta, CA 91214
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Thanks very much.
Carol Hancock

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Silver State Regional Chili Championship

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As the Chairperson of the June 6^th. 2009 Silver State Regional Chili Championship (SSRCC), I am happy to announce our new location for this World's qualifying cookoff.

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The SSRCC will be at the MonteLago Village located at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson NV

and is only a quick 25-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip.

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I know it is very short notice to post this cookoff but I hope some of you chiliheads who have not qualified for the WCCC 2009 yet, will help us keep this event active and it is your chance to win this one.

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The following is a description on how to get there. Take I-215 East toward Henderson I-215 will turn into and become Lake Mead Parkway (formerly Lake Mead Drive) Stay on Lake Mead Parkway (approx. 9 to 10 miles) Watch on left-hand side for entrance to Lake Las Vegas Resort Turn left into Lake Las Vegas At the first stop sign, turn right into MonteLago Village Resort The entrance to our resort is just past Casino MonteLago on the left

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Also you can look up the MonteLago Web page: http://www.montelagovillage.com/index.htm

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The Chief Judge is Jim Maehl, Donnie Gordon will be the Chief Scorekeeper, Leah Wieland is the official Nosy Busybody and Fred Wieland will be Jim's and Donnie's Gofer.

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Donnie Gordon, the asst, chief scorekeeper of the 2008 WCCC was instrumental in locating this event and is working hard to get all the important information together for you and will be posted on Dick's Blog as soon as she has it ready.

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The Old West REGIONAL Chili,

Grub & Brew Roundup in Murrieta, Calif,

on Sat., May 9, 2009 is fast approaching.

Green and Red chili only, no Salsa.
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Prize money for red: $500, $250, $100 plus custom wooden trophies.
Prize money for green: $250, $100, $75 plus trophies.
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Entry fee for red is $50 for no peoples choice, $25 with 1 gallon, no charge with 2 gallons or more (please, bring more) There is $100 prize for peoples choice.
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Entry fee for green is $45 for no peoples choice, $20 with 1 gallon, and no charge with 2 gallons of more.(please, more if you can). Again, $100 prize money for peoples choice.
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Setup 7:30 - 9:00 AM

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Start Verde 10:01 AM

Turn In Verde 1:01 PM

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Start ICS RED 12:03 PM

Turn In ICS RED 3:03 PM

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AWARDS - As Soon as Scoring is FINISHED !!!!!

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We should be ok with the health dept., but come prepared. You know how they are.
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The location is 1 Town Square, in Murrieta., 2 blocks west (toward the mountain) off the I 15 at the Kalmia/ Calif Oaks exit. If you're coming South. on the I 215, take the Murrieta Hot Springs exit right to the I 15 north.
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Again, turn off at Kalmia/Cal Oaks. Go west (left). Turn left at the first street past Jefferson (it won't have a name). Adams St. is too far.
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There's gonna be some great country bands competing to open for a Tommy Cash concert in October, a beer fest and soda pop competion, and lots of food and fun. For the chili cooks bringing an RV, someone will be there to direct you. There is a Farmer Boys restaurant within walking distance.
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Proceeds go to the Murrieta Chamber and the Musicians workshop. We need cooks to make this a success so it can continue.

We need judges too.
For more info call chief judge Bob Dyer at 951-244-7763.

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Sacramento Regional Chili Cookoff May 16, 2009

Ok, the cookoff is a week and a half away and it keeps getting better. Hey chili cooks, we have a Pancake Breakfast from 7am to 11am, Arts and Crafts vendors with all sorts of well Arts and Crafts, a Silent Auction with all sorts of fun stuff to bid on. Music all day long, a Beer Garden, RV spaces for $20 and a Kids area where Kids can do crafts and play games. Whats left? Oh, did I say last week "All we need is dancing girls?" Well, we have dancing girls!! The "Galena Street East Performance of Dance" will put on a great performance for all. Wow, all this and the best ICS cooks in the west.

All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Family House, Sacramento.

Cookoff location 2875 50th Street, Sacramento, CA

Any questions please call me!

Steve McIntire

916-467-7306

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Keith Caroselli

Hi Guys,

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news...

We lost a great guy at about 2:15am today.

Keith Caroselli passed away peacefully last night, but I want you to know how much all of the fun years we spent together meant to us both!

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Hugs & Prayers,

Dawn Caroselli

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Mike Ford's 70th!

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CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE…CHILI MIKE

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This Sunday May 10^th (Mike was born on Mother's Day!) Chili Mike will be celebrating his BIG 70th Birthday.

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I know he would love to receive best wishes BIRTHDAY CARDS from all of you on his special day.

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..................................................................................…... AND…………………………………………………………….

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I know he would love to receive lots of FUNNY, OLD FART, RETIRED, CAN'T SEE, CAN'T PEE, CAN'T HEAR, CAN'T CHEW, CAN'T DANCE, CAN"T USE A COMPUTER, etc., Birthday cards, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th….70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th…70^th

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^{Happy 70th Birthday Mike!}

^{15610 Olive Branch Drive}

^{La Mirada, Ca. 90638-2433}

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Peppers on the Plaza

Wyoming State Championship

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Mile High Regional

Chili Cook-offs

Cheyenne, Wyoming

June 12 & 13, 2009

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The Wyoming State cookoff is back, and coupled with the venerable Mile High Regional Cookoff for a double opportunity to qualify for the World Championships. We have space for all cooks on the "Historic Cheyenne Depot Plaza" and close-in parking for cooks. Cooks can fly into Denver and drive to Cheyenne (about 90 minutes north on I-25) or fly into Cheyenne.

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The Mile High Regional will be on Friday, June 12 and will have special times. Set-up starts at noon and the Cooks' meeting will be at 1:30 P.M. Turn-in times will be: Salsa – 5:00 P.M.; Verde – 6:00 P.M.; Red – 7:00 P.M. Winners will be announced at the Cooks' party that starts at 8:00 P.M. in the Historic Plains Hotel.

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The Wyoming State cook-off will be on Saturday. The Cooks' meeting will be at 10:30 A.M., with turn-in times of: Salsa – Noon; Verde – 2:00 P.M.; and Red – 3:00 P.M.

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The people putting on this chili celebration are key players in putting-on the Cheyenne Frontier Days, so they really know how to put on a big party.

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A block of rooms is held at The Historic Plains Hotel (just across the street from the cookoff site) for ICS Chili cooks at an incredible discounted rate of only $89.00 a night. For this exclusive rate, reservations must be made by May 30^th . Call 1-866-2PLAINS or 307-638-3311 and mention "Chili Cheyenne weekend" or "Peppers on the Plaza" to get your special rate. After May 30^th, the rooms will revert to the normal summer rates.

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If you are not a current ICS member, you can register at the cook's meetings prior to the competition. For first time and newer cooks, a "first timer" incentive is offered. Join ICS for $50 and you'll get a $10.00 off the entry fee into the event!

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Head Judge: Doug Sovern

Head Scorekeeper: Donna Sovern

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ICS Cook Questions?

Doug Sovern: 303-974-5175

Or Steve Tomasak – 303-660-3942

Or Sharon Roberts-Meyer at Plains Hotel @ 307-638-3311 ext 4608

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