SUNDAY - June 28, 2009

COOK'S CORNER'S REGIONAL

June 27th, 2009

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This was the 3rd year for the Cook's Corner's Regional, and it was once again a successful cookoff. The cooking area is not easy to get into, but the cooks were patient about it and waited their turn. Cook's Corner's is a biker bar in Trabuco Canyon and it draws a lot of bikers and non-bikers alike and they all love chili. We had a lot of people come out to help with the judging, including Dick and Nancy Swenberger from Arizona, also the Beaty's drove from Bakersfield. We really appreciate everyone coming out for this cookoff. A big thank you to Nancy Swenberger, Sylvia Steinberg and my Sister Marge for all their help with the Scorekeeping, and everyone else who helped with the tables. Also, the weather was quite warm, (about 90 degrees.) It was the warmest day yet in CA this month. Now for the important stuff.

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SALSA: 10 Contestants

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3rd Place: Russ Barnes

2nd Place: Armando Sanchez

1st Place: Darlene Taylor

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CHILI VERDE: 10 Contestants

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3rd Place: Sachiko Brecke

2nd Place: Mike Ford

1st Place: Jan Brown

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RED CHILI: 17 Contestants

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5th Place: Karl Smith and Dennis Macklin Tied

4th Place: Tish Crawford

3rd Place: Marty Leitner (all the way from Sandy Valley, NV)

2nd Place: Bill Ray (who is now Mr. Second)

1st Place: Mike Hulka (Mike won this cookoff last year, so it was a repeat for him.)

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GEORGIS STATE

June 27th, 2009

Called in by Bob Hall

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RED CHILI:

3rd Place: Bob Hall - IL

2nd Place: Tom Hoover - OH

1st Place: Jim Weller - IL

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Back-to-Back Regionals-

- Carson City, Nevada

High Sierra Regional, Saturday, July 18

Northern Nevada Regional, Sunday, July 19

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We'll be back on the grass and under the trees on the grounds of Glen Eagles Restaurant again. We have added new and separate cookoffs for Service Clubs and for Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Bring your RV's--dry camping available on site. Our charity is Parks4Paws, a local nonprofit promoting recreational sites for dogs and their owners. This group will run dog contests and exhibitions both days. Bring your dog (and a leash).

Two chances to qualify for the WCCC in Charleston in all three categories. Contact Bob Grayson, HotAirBob@aol.com, 775-882-6878 (days), and 775-883-1997 (evenings). This will be the 31st annual High Sierra. Please come and cook.

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Oregon State Cook-Off.

Saturday, August 22, one day,
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The cook site is in the Big Springs Park on the grass and under the shade of the trees.
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Prizes for ICS Red and Chili Verde: 1st - $500 + trophy; 2nd - $300 + trophy; 3rd - $100 + trophy.
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ICS Salsa: 1st - $150 + trophy; 2nd - $75 + trophy.
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People's Choice Chili: 1st - $100 + trophy.
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We have set up hotel accomodations and also RV info if need please contact ORStateChili@centurytel.net or at the ICS Website.
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Please let us know if you will be attending. Judges and cooks are needed.
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We have our great all included Friday Night BBQ as well as a couple of tours for those that are interested; Rock Bottom Nursery and Koi Farm and the all new addition at 12 Ranch Wines.
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This is one of the best ran and best time in Southern Oregon. Come experience the 'Bonanza' way!!

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Stinky Gaskill

This is an update on George (Stinky) Gaskill, a long time chilihead. He is not doing very well, Hospice has been brought in to handle his problems. He has memory lapses and doesn't hear very well. He enjoyed receiving the get well cards everyone sent him a few months ago, maybe everyone could once again send him a card to let him know we are thinking about him.

Address for George (Stinky) Gaskill,

429 So. Grand Ave.,

Glendora, CA 91741

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Thanks a lot! Bobbie

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