SATURDAY - Apr 25, 2009

LANCASTER CALIFORNIA CHILI SHOWDOWN

Chili Cookoff - Car Show - Live Music

Hosted by the Lancaster & Rosamond Chamber of Commerce

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Sunday, May 3, 2009 Antelope Valley, Fairgrounds

2551 West Avenue H Lancaster, CA 93536 ( Just off of state 14 )
for directions go to http://www.avfair.com/mapsdirections/index.htm

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This district chili cookoff will be held the day after California State in San Bernardino. The Lancaster Chili Showdown is part of the AV Flea Market, Sale & Swap featuring new & used off road equipment, classic cars, toy haulers, jet skis, wake boats, bass boats, wake boards & snow boards, parts, tools, and much, much more. With special events including live entertainment, music, kids area, rare collectibles & classic cars/motorcycles show, and RC model airplane show*. If you have an RV there is a RV park on the Fairgrounds, there will be a shuttle provided to the cookoff area free. If you are driving in just for the day you will be able to take your vehicle to your cook site to unload, chili teams will use gate 6. After you exit off the 14 freeway onto H Street go west on H Street to 30th Street W and make a right go to Ave G-8 and turn right proceed to gate 6. Gates six is past the entrance to the RV Park on Ave G-8.

Daily RV Park Rates Fall Hookup: 30 amp $20 50 amp $25 $5 to dump. For RV park information call Patty Rush at 661-206-0427 (after 6 p.m.) or e-mail her at Pat@avfair.com

Cookoff Chairman: Mark Davey &

Chili Cookoff Prize Money Susie Baumberger SisterCelia"Tootie"

First-Place Red Chili: $1000 Chief Scorekeeper: Donnie Gordon

Second Place: $200 Chief Judge: Capt. Jim Maehl

Third Place: $100

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Chili Verde First-Place: $400 Mark Davey: mdavey@avfcu.org

Second Place: $200 Capt. Jim: chiliheadjim@aol.com

Third Place: $100

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Salsa: First-Place: $100

Second Place: $50

People's Choice Chili Required.

Check out their website at www.TheChiliShowdown.com

*Exhibits may very on the day of the event.

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Capt. Jim

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A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE

FROM THE SMITHS:
Hi Chiliheads,
I'd Like to thank you all so much for your concern over Smitty after the 2nd day of the AVI cookoff when he had to be rushed to the hospital with chest pains. The phone calls, emails and cards meant so much to both of us. I know all those well wishes got him back on the road to recovery and we truly appreciate your caring. Smitty has been resting up since then, so he'll be ready for the California State Championship cookoff in San Bernardino on May 2nd. Hope to see you all then. Again, many, many thanks to you all.....
Love, Virginia Smith (& Karl

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WEDNESDAY - Apr 22, 2009

WHITTIER, CA REGIONAL

The weather was more summertime heat than spring, but we had a great turn out of cooks and public to make the 4th Annual Whittier Historical Society's cookoff a huge sucess.The volunteers were there by 6:00 to make sure the cooks and vendors got to their assigned areas. The event has outgrown the location and Rosalie, the Chairwoman, is looking for another venue so we can continue to grow.

Don Hammes really promotes this cookoff, and does alot to make sure it runs smoothly.

So, thanks to all cooks, and judges, who came to support this event. I want to give a special thanks to Patricia and Armando Sanchez who helped make sure the judging tables had everything that was needed. I forgot to have Don thank them at the awards ceremony, and I need them to be acknowledged. Also, thanks to Karen Ray and Barry and Sylvia Steinberg who helped me keep score.

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The winners:
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Salsa

Karen Angotti

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Verde:

3rd Place Barry Steinberg

2nd Place Russell Barnes (won the tie breaker)

1st Place Bob Dyer

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Red:
5th Place Tish Crawford

4th Place Charlie Ward

3rd Place Howard Choate

2nd Place Red Brecke

1st Place MIKE AUSTIN

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Thanks again for the Red cooks who judged Verde, and the Verde cooks who judged Red.

Let's make next year even better!!!!

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MaryEllen Weber

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Delaware Valley ICS Regional

Dear Chili Cooks:
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The 4th Annual Delaware Valley ICS Regional Chili Cook-Off, Concert and Festival is scheduled for June 13, 2009 at the Gloucester County Dream Park, 400 Route 130 South, Logan Township, NJ 08085. The event is hosted and promoted by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser for five local charities: American Red Cross - Gloucester County Chapter, Boys and Girls Club of Gloucester County, Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity, Gloucester County Special Services Education Foundation/Autism and People for People Foundation of Gloucester County.
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The total prize money for this year's event is $10,050.00 and it breaks down like this:
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Traditional Red: 1st Place - $2000.00, 2nd Place - $1,000.00, 3rd Place - $500.00, 4th Place - Certificate, 5th Place - Certificate

People's Choice: 1st Place - $2,000.00, 2nd Place - $1,000.00, 3rd Place - $500.00, 4th Place - Certificate, 5th Place - Certificate
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Chili Verde: 1st Place - $1,000.00, 2nd Place - $500.00, 3rd Place - $250.00
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Salsa: 1st Place - $400.00, 2nd Place - $200.00, 3rd Place - $100.00
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Wing Eating Contest: 1st Place - $500.00, 2nd Place - Certificate, 3rd Place - Certificate
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Dave Lorenz is the Chief Judge, Steve Falkowski is the Assistant Chief Judge, Audrey Falkowski is the Chief Scorekeeper and Dorothy Lorenz is Assistant Scorekeeper. I am honored to have such a reputable group of judging officials to represent the Chamber's 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
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The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Select, One Pureland Drive, Logan Township, NJ 08085. The phone number is (856) 467-3322. When you call ask for the Chili Cook-Off Rate of $99.00. There are other hotels in the area (listed on the website) with lower rates. The Holiday Inn Select is less than three miles from the Gloucester County Dream Park (site of the cook-off).
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If you are flying in for the Chili Cook-Off, the Philadelphia International Airport is your best bet. Southwest has cheap flights from all over the Continental United States. The airport is twenty minutes from the Holiday Inn Select.
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There is an Acme Supermarket in the shopping center less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Select (for your last minute grocery items). There is a Super Wawa in front of the hotel where you can gas up your vehicle and get a cup of coffee. If you need a propane bottle for your Coleman stove, there is a True Value Hardware Store less than three miles from the hotel.
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All cooks will be reserved a 10' x 10' space under one of two pavilions. That means you don't have to bring a tent, set it up and break it down. No tents are aloud under the pavilion per the Fire Marshal. You can setup the metal frame portion of your tent if you would like to hang banners, decorations, etc. Each cook must have a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher. There will be two four-compartment hand washing sinks conveniently located by the cook pavilions. There will a.lso be two designated pot washing areas as well.

On June 12, 2009 the Chamber will host a one hour Cook's Reception at the Holiday Inn Select. All cooks will be treated to an open bar and a complimentary happy hour buffet from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be live entertainment by a local favorite, Ron Hassinger.
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On Saturday morning all cooks will be served complimentary breakfast sandwiches and coffee during the cook's meeting at 8:00am. Each cook will receive a goody bag including a custom event apron. There will be no electricity available to the cooks. There will be ice available for the cooks if needed. All cooks flying in for the event will have complimentary access to an eight foot table and two chairs (please reserve them in advance to insure they are available on the day of the event).
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On Saturday evening, after the event, we plan to have an informal gathering of the cooks, families and friends to celebrate the winners and to tell lies about each other. I'm thinking good food and beverage and a whole lot of laughs.

Now it's time to sign up for the 4th Annual Delaware Valley ICS Regional Chili Cook-Off, Concert and Festival. Go to the website at http://www.delvalchilicookoff.com/ for more information. You can reach me at the Chamber office at (856) 881-6560 or on my cell phone at (609) 352-1728. On behalf of Chief Judge Dave Lorenz and the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce we appreciate your past support of the event and look forward to your attendance this year. I have attached the event flyer so you have more information about the Chili Cook-Off.
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Thanks,

Rhone Carr
Event Chairman

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New England Regional Chili Cookoff

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1st Soldiers Angels District Chili Cookoff

Dear Chili Cooks,

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We wanted to give a brief update re: The New England Regional Chili Cookoff and a "heads up" re: The First Soldiers Angels District Chili Cookoff.

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The New England Regional Chili Cookoff May 2nd!! : http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2342

We only have a few cooks spaces left. If you need a space....please inform us asap before someone else grabs YOUR space. It'll be a fun filled day complete with great music, crafts,BBQ,friends, and of course great chili. As some might say,"more fun than allowed by law"! If you need hotel,please click here: http://www.chilict.com/Sponsors_and_Friends.php and click one of the hotels and ask for the "Chili Cooks rate".

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The First Soldiers Angels District Chili Cookoff: May 9th!! http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2381

This is shaping up to be yet another great ICS cookoff in New England. The location is Indian Ranch (http://www.indianranch.com/) and cooks will not need tents (unless they'd like to use one) as we'll all be under a big pavillion overlooking beautiful Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg!

There will be several soldiers joining us that have just returned from Iraq that will be judges.

Hotel for The First Soldiers Angels District Chili Cookoff is:

COMFORT INN
426 Southbridge St.
Auburn, MA 01501
Phone: 508.832.8300
Fax: 508.832.4579
Email: gm.MA038@choicehotels.com

Please ask for the discounted "Chili Cook rate".

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Chief Judge for both cookoff's is Steve Falkowski and Chief Scorekeeper for both events is Audrey Falkowski.

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If you need anything...please don't hesitate to contact me. madmike@chilict.com

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Thanks,

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Kathy and Michael Freedman

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Springtacular Regional, ILL

Just a reminder that Springtacular Regional Chili Cookoff is just a week or so away. It is May 2nd on the Eagles Parking Lot. First Prize Red: $500, 2nd: $200 and 3rd: $100, Chili Verde First Place: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25 and we are having the Nancy Goodman Memorial Salsa Challenge with a First Place Prize of $250, 2nd: $50.00 and 3rd: $25.00 Winners advanced and 2009 World Championship.

Need cooks and judges.

If you have any questions please contace me at spicegirl6@verizon.net or 217-935-4159

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Thanks and hope to see you then.

Cathy Schmedeke

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Hemet CA. District Cook-off

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Cooks and Judges needed!!!

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Next week on April 25^th, at the Hemet Auto Mall/Gosch Toyota. They are offering great prize money for a first time event along with a CAR to the first place winner in the Red! Second through fourth place will be awarded prize money and a Las Vegas trip! There will be red chili only, this is a good practice for Conejo the following day.

Let's help this get off the ground – they want to see this be a model for upcoming cook-offs there in the future. Chief Judge and Scorekeeper will be Mike and Kathy Stewart so be sure to sign up now – don't miss out!

Contact Jack Rein at 714-335-0510 for more information.

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TUESDAY - Apr 21, 2009

Chili Ole and Southern Colorado Regionals

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NEW: HOST HOTEL INFO

For those coming to the Pueblo cookoffs May 16th and 17th, a block of rooms has been set aside for chili cooks. Please contact the: La Quinta Inn & Suites at 4801 N. Elizabeth St. in Pueblo, Co. (Exit 102 Eagleridge exit). Phone #'s for reservations are: 719-542-3500, ask for "Chilihead" rate" or 1-866-527-1498 (Groups & Tours), ask for confirmation code "0972GRUOVF". Rates are $71.20 for either 1 King w/ frig, or 2 doubles w/o frig. Must book rooms by May 1st. There are other hotels around that exit, which is only about 4 miles from the cookoffs. Since the PBR Wild Wild West Fest is happening that weekend, rooms are getting scarce.

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PUEBLO BACK TO BACK REGIONALS NEXT MONTH!

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We are going to have Back to Back Regional Cookoffs, May 16th and May 17th, in Pueblo, Colorado during the Wild Wild West Fest, put together by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Bull Riders, home based in Pueblo. This will be a fun filled event beginning Wednesday, May 13th, and ending Sunday, May 17th. More than 10,000 people per day are expected to be present. There will be downtown festivals, carnival rides, Fan Zone and Marketplace Events, a parade on Saturday with John Elway as the parade marshall, bull riding events at the Events Center at the Colorado State Fair, live entertainment, a PBR after event party on Saturday, and best of all TWO REGIONAL qualifying cookoffs, Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday's cookoff will be the Wild Wild West Fest Regional (Chili Ole Regional), subbing for one of the Cripple Creek cookoffs. Sunday will be the PBR Southern Colorado Regional, home of the first World's Green Chili Championship, started right here in Pueblo. We will not have People's Choice, because of regulations with the Pueblo Health Department.

We will be located between B and C Street on Union Avenue. Set up time will be from 7:00 am to 8:00 am both days. You will be able to unload on Union, and then park your vehicle just around the corner. Chief Judge will be Bob Plager and Chief Scorekeeper will be Kathy Plager. The entry fees for Red Chili are $35.00 for ICS members, $85.00 for Non ICS Members, $30.00 for Green Chili, and $15.00 for Salsa. Prize money each day will be $300.00 1st, $200.00 2nd, and $100.00 3rd for both Red and Green Chili, and $100.00 1st for Salsa, with First Place Winners advancing to 2009 World's.

Turn in times will be 12:00 pm for Salsa, 1:00 pm for Green Chili, and 2:30 pm for Red Chili (both days). Cooks meeting will be at 9:00 am. Light your fires for Green Chili at 10:00 am and 11:30 am for Red Chili.

The location will be easy to find. From I-25 either North or South, take the 1st Street exit and head west. At the second stop light, turn left on South Main Street until you get to B Street, turn right and the first street you come to will be Union Avenue. Unload there and park just around the corner. Look forward to seeing all of you in May!

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George Lott Pueblo Chernobyl Chili

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Hemet CA. District Cook-off

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Cooks and Judges needed!!!

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Next week on April 25^th, at the Hemet Auto Mall/Gosch Toyota. They are offering great prize money for a first time event along with a CAR to the first place winner in the Red! Second through fourth place will be awarded prize money and a Las Vegas trip! There will be red chili only, this is a good practice for Conejo the following day.

Let's help this get off the ground – they want to see this be a model for upcoming cook-offs there in the future. Chief Judge and Scorekeeper will be Mike and Kathy Stewart so be sure to sign up now – don't miss out!

Contact Jack Rein at 714-335-0510 for more information.

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MONDAY - Apr 20, 2009

Barbara & Gary Nelson

It is very sad for me to report that their son died yesterday of heart failure.

Cards can be sent to:

Gary and Barbara Nelson

hawkeye and bj's chili

P.O. Box 335

Pioche, NV. 89043

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Hemet CA. District Cook-off

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Cooks and Judges needed!!!

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Next week on April 25^th, at the Hemet Auto Mall/Gosch Toyota. They are offering great prize money for a first time event along with a CAR to the first place winner in the Red! Second through fourth place will be awarded prize money and a Las Vegas trip! There will be red chili only, this is a good practice for Conejo the following day.

Let's help this get off the ground – they want to see this be a model for upcoming cook-offs there in the future. Chief Judge and Scorekeeper will be Mike and Kathy Stewart so be sure to sign up now – don't miss out!

Contact Jack Rein at 714-335-0510 for more information.

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SUNDAY - Apr 19, 2009

Tri State Regional & AVI Regional

A very special Thank you to Louise Dinneweth for covering for me on very short notice. I'm back from Alabama and can't give you a lot about the two cookoff at AVI as I wasn't there. I hear that Louise and Val Gereghty did a great job. I'm also sure that Susie put together terrific events and pitched in wherever needed, Jim Maehl was his usual efficient Chief Judge, Ron Burt and Bob Dinneweth were working everywhere and Willma Maehl was a staple in the judging area (she even did the dishes before I got back to town). I never worried about these events as the caliber of the team is such that there was no need for concern and someone always steps in where needed. I thank you all for allowing me the freedom to spend the time with my family as should be.

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And the winners:

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Tri-State Regional (Saturday, April 11)

People's Choice Steve Wade, Chilligan's Island, AZ

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Salsa (12 Contestants)

2^nd Place – Barbara Herrin, TX

1^st Place – Dennis Robinson, ID

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Chili Verde (16 Contestants)

3^rd Place – Irene Menchaca, CA

2^nd Place – Maud Swick, CA

1^st Place – Louis Gonzales, TX

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Red Chili (26 Contestants -1 withdrawal = 1 table)

5^th Place – Nancy Swenberger, AZ

4^th Place – Bill Ray, CA

3^rd Place – Paul Whitney, AZ

2^nd Place – Howard Choate, CA

1^st Place – Bob Plager, CO "Shut the Duck Up!" sign!

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AVI Regional (Sunday, April 12)

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Salsa (12 Contestants)

2^nd Place – Barbara Herrin, TX

1^st Place – Danny Hamilton, AZ

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Chili Verde (14 Contestants)

3^rd Place – Jodi Wiseman, NV

2^nd Place – Irene Manchaca, CA

1^st Place – Dave Wright, AZ

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Red Chili (24 Contestants)

5^th Place – Dennis Robinson, ID

4^th Place – Bill Woodring, CA

3^rd Place – Nancy Swenberger, AZ

2^nd Place – Howard Choate, CA

1^st Place – Dick Swenberger, AZ

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Congratulations to the winners and Thank You to all the volunteers.

Donnie

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BEULAH PARK CHILI FESTIVAL

What a beautiful day, sunny and a warm 74 degrees. The thoroughbreds were ready to run, the chili cooks were ready to cook. Light your stoves for Verde was at 10:30 and for Red it was at 12:00 Noon. At 11:00 the cooks started serving their People's Choice Chili to the racing fans and the public that came for the Chili Cookoff.

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Salsa results were;

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3^rd Place Pat Gustafson - IL

2^nd Place David Mallory - OH

1^st Place Larry Lentz – KY

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Chili Verde results were;

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3^rd Place Brad Berkebile – OH

2^nd Place David Mallory – OH

1^st Place Bob Kyle - MI

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Red Chili results were;

There was a three way tie for first place, each had 10 points. After the tie was broken the results were,

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3^rd Place Jodi McKinley – OH

2^nd Place Verna Enerson – MI

1^st Place Gary Ray – MI

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The People's Choice winner was Diane Lentz – KY

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All in all it was a beautiful day, a great Cookoff with lots of great chili. The Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio was the charity that will receive all the proceeds from the Cookoff. Congratulations to all the winners and we'll see everyone at the Buckeye Regional and the Ohio State in Port Clinton next weekend where we'll be cooking.

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Chuck Hoff – Chief Judge & Kit Hoff Chief Scorekeeper

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Conejo Valley Regional Cookoff
Just A Reminder that next Sunday is the annual Conejo Valley Regional Cookoff. We could always use more cooks, and if you are avalible to Judge or Help out in the judges area, that would be great. Check out the prize money and Catagories on the ICS site, and if you have any questions or concerns, Feel Free to Email me @ Chililover@verizon.net.
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Hope To see you there,
Mark Sweeney

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ALL-OHIO Regional Chili Cookoff

Just wanted to get the preliminary word out so that all can start planning a visit to Cincinnati once again! Just got the approval for the "Return of the ALL-OHIO Regional Chili Cookoff" for the Greater Cincinnati Fire Museum on September 12th, 2009! I have attached the preliminary information and a photo of the proposed First Place Trophy!
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Hope to see everyone here, and look forward to bringing a cookoff back to Cincinnati. Everyone will be competing for the very first "Cincy Inferno" or whatever the committee decides for the official name of the trophy, but it is a pretty impressive piece of artwork!
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Will get more details out soon, but here is the basics for now!
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E-ya later,

Chili Rocks!
George, June, & Jamie Phelps
P.O. Box 14044
Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0044
513-207-1085 Cell
513-467-6266 Office
513-467-6262 Fax
ChiliRocksChili@aol.com
http://www.chilirocks.com/

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