SUNDAY - Oct. 18, 2009

Hudson Valley Regional

It's been a long week for most of the Northeast cooks. After travelling to the World Championships last weekend, and getting home Monday night or later, most cooks were back out cooking chili at the Hudson Valley Regional Chili Cookoff yesterday, the 17^th. Things were a little iffy, as we had gotten some snow on Thursday and they were forecasting more snow showers Saturday. But luck was on our side. It was sunny at first, though cold, and the clouds rolled in, but not a drop of precipitation all day. As usual, the Woodstock Harley-Davidson dealership sponsoring the venue did a great job getting the public interested in the chili. Not many spectators came on their bikes, since the temperature was about 47 degrees, but they still came. There is always a great band at this cookoff, usually a trio of great musicians. This year was no exception. The Mojo Myles Band entertained the cooks and crowd all day. Myles Mancuso is a 14 year old phenomenal blues musician. He plays in clubs in NY all the time. It was a pleasure hearing this talented young man. We hope he comes back next year, and the cooks look forward to working with all the great folks at Woodstock Harley-Davidson.

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The winners:

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Booth:

Mike Merola, CT

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People's Choice:

Rosemary Taylor and the Woodstock H.O.G.S.

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Salsa:

3^rd – Scott Navaroli, MA

2^nd – Mike Kropp, NH

1^st – Jim Heywood, NY

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Verde:

3^rd – Judi Omerza, PA

2^nd – Scott Navaroli, MA

1^st – Jim Heywood, NY

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Red:

5^th – Jim Heywood, NY

4^th – Peter Weberg, CT

3^rd – Ghon Eckley, MD

2^nd – Mike Slutzky, NY

1^st – Daniel Bounds, NY

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It was a great day for Jim Heywood, and this was Daniel Bounds' second cookoff. He is thrilled to represent the Hudson Valley in the 2010 WCCC.

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Chillinois Regional Chili Cook-off

Taylorville, IL Winners announced

Chili Cooks from 6 States Represented
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8 former ICS World Champions including this years 2009 Chili Verde Champ. Bob Hall
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Red Chili (34 Contestants)
1st Place Joni Deere Pana, IL
2nd Place Aldo Klinghammer Taylorville, IL
3rd Place Larry Lentz Nicholasville, KY
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Chili Verde (12 Contestants)
1st place Chuck Hoff Columbus, OH
2nd Place Diane Lentz Nicholasville, KY
3rd Place Bill Donovan Cincinnati, OH
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Salsa (14 Contestants)
1st Place Diane Lentz Nicholasville, KY
2nd Place Charlie Ward Rosamond, CA
3rd Place Josh Nicol Taylorville, IL

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WCCC 2009

Lost & Found

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Does any one know about a lost/found remote at WCCC in Charleston WV ??

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If so, Contact Vickie at the ICS Office.

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