MONDAY - July 20, 2009

VERMONT STATE RESULTS

After a stormy night in Vermont, the day started gloomy, but the cooks didn't care, because by the time they set up, the sun was coming out and the day was shaping up beautifully. The Vermont State Chili Cookoff was held in conjunction with the Arlington Fire Co. #1 Carnival, so we decided this year to have the turn-ins later in the day so the carnival goers can enjoy the chili. This seemed to work out, as we had more spectators Saturday than we have in the past. Jamie (the fire chief) and his crew did a great job helping all the cooks set up and getting the judging area ready, in spite of their being up all night on a fire call. One of the highlights is the beautiful framed trophies that are made by master cabinet maker, Jamie Paustian, also the chairman of the cookoff. The cooks enjoyed the beautiful setting and the weather and the happy winners were:

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Peoples's Choice

Mario Saccoccio, CT

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Salsa

3^rd – Vickie Tankis, MA

2^nd – Tracy Navaroli, MA

1^st – Mike Freedman, CT

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Verde

3^rd – Les Walter, MD

2^nd – Mike Kropp, NH---Losing the tie for 1^st

1^st – Judi Omerza, PA

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Red Chili

4^th – Mike Freedman, CT

3^rd – Judi Omerza, PA

2^nd – Jerry Buma, MA

1^st – Kim Eckley, MD

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Congrats to all the winners.

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25th Mass State Aug 1 2009

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Hello cooks... as of today I have 16 signed up and at least 12 coming but not signed up yet.   Looks like a great event coming up.   Working hard to make it a Family Fun Day in our community.   You're the main attraction and some of you are planning some great booths.   We appreciate that.   Special thanks to Mad Mike for helping out.   Also Steve and Audrey for judging.   The band is The Help Wanted Band (same as last year).   Fire and Iron motorcycle group is coming, DJ, moonwalks, vendors and our (Kiwanis) food b ooth.   My last prayer is for the weather and I'm working on that.   Any way I can help you out just ask.

 Thanks..... Bruce.

P.s.   I'm still learning this computer stuff so bear with me!!!!!!!!!!

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Bruce Cloutier
35 Goodrich Street
Winchendon, MA  01475
978-297-1815
bruceburner@verizon.net

sent by:

Michael Freedman
www.chilict.com

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Back to Back Regionals

in Winter Park, Colorado

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Saturday, August 22nd - Rocky Mountain Regional

Sunday, August 23rd - Colorado State

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The cookoffs are a little over a month away, so you can plan now to come up to cool, beautiful, Winter Park, Colorado for 2 days of World qualifiers.  Flights can be booked into Denver at greatly reduced rates right now.  Saturday , besides traditional red, chili verde, and salsa, there will once again be a "Guac-off" Guacamole division.  A trophy will be given to the first place winner.

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The cookoffs are at the base of the Winter Park Ski Resort, and it's one of the most awesome spots to cook at in the country (at 9000 ft).  Rooms are available in Winter Park, with a 20% chilihead discount given when you call Winter Park Central Reservations @1-800-977-6198.  Make sure you ask for the "20% off Winter Park Resort Lodging Properties discount."

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Cash and trophies will be awarded to 1st through 3rd places in each division, each day.  Judges that come out year after year are experienced, and do a fine job in the judging area. 

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Please register on-line.  Letters and cookoff information  will be sent out soon to cooks who have previously attended.

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For more information, please contact:  

Patty McCarthy - Chairman

303-316-1689

PMcCarthy@skiwinterpark.com

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Bob Plager - Chief Judge

720-244-0990

Bob98Champ@aol.com

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