Friday, May 29, 2009

FRIDAY - May 29, 2009

Main Street Tehachapi Regional Centennial Chili Cookoff
June 20, 2009

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Cook Schedule:

Salsa Turn in - 11:30 am
Chili Verde Cook Time 10 to 1 pm - Turn in - 1pm
Red - Cook Time - 12 to 3 pm Turn in - 3 pm
Awards: 4:30 pm

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Prizes:
Salsa: 1st $100, 2nd $50
Chili Verde: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
Red: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $100

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Main Street Tehachapi will be hosting the 2nd Annual Regional Centennial Chili Cookoff & Sports Car Show in Downtown Tehachapi.

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We will have activities for the whole family which includes crafts, train show, live music, carnival, games, gun fighters, food booths, beer, and we can't forget GREAT chili. This event is a perfect reason to go on a Staycation, vacation in your own town of Tehachapi! We will keep you busy and for a lot less! This fun filled day will begin at 10 am thru 5 pm and all net proceeds go to the continued efforts of revitalizing our beautiful historic downtown.

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Michelle Vance
Executive Director
Main Street
Tehachapi
105 East "E" Street
P.O. Box 830
Tehachapi, Ca 93581
T - 661-822-6519
F - 661-822-0267
C - 661-333-5932

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

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MONTE LAGO VILLAGE LAKE LAS VEGAS

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6th.

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WINNERS ADVANCES TO 2009 WCCC.

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Lake Las Vegas I know a lot of you have never heard of it. It lies just a little North East of Henderson, Nevada a beautiful man-made lake. But rather than me tell you about it let's take a look at it through the miracle of your computer. Just slide on over to: www.lakelasvegas.com and take a look at the beautiful pictures on their website. Note the rather large yacht on the Lake which impressed the hell out of me. It is like taking a mini vacation to Europe without the long airplane ride and the annoying jet lag and you can leave your passport at home. Imagine yourself cooking chili on the streets of Portofino or Rome or maybe even Venice! And if you're Italiano is not so good we will find you a good interpreter.

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I know there are a couple of you out there that are saying why are you having a cookoff in June in southern Nevada? Yes it will be a little warm but remember it is a dry heat. All you need is a water spray bottle like the one you might find at Smart & Final and you have instant air-conditioning. It really works quite well in the low humidity. Average humidity is 9%. With the Lake only a stone's throw away it should provide a nice breeze. You will be able to drive your vehicle to your cooking area to unload and we will have golf carts to ferry you back from the parking area. And of course take you back to your vehicle after the cookoff is over. There is a set of commercial sinks in the judging area for the cook's to use washing up, first-class. We have an excellent judges panel most of which are ICS members and cooks or have judged at the WCCC. Here is a chance to cook chili with a European feel, and who knows it could be you advancing to the World's Championship Chili Cookoff. And for the cooks in the rest of this great country I extend to you an invitation as well. There are some great bargains on accommodations to be had right now in Las Vegas. And what happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas. We will have to post the names of the winners. So come and join us at Monte Lago Village Lake Las Vegas for some fun in the sun and lots of shade too. If you have any questions or are coming to cook or judge please feel free to contact me at: chiliheadjim@aol.com or 702-336-1941

Capt. Jim

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Route 66 Regional

Like every other cookoff out west it seems,

WE NEED COOKS!

Even if you are cooking before June 13th somewhere else, please let us know you'll probably be coming if you don't win there. I need to plan for the cooks dinner and the number of judges required for the various events. Thank you for helping us out!

Paul

GolfNChili@aol.com

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38th ANNUAL ARIZONA STATE

ICS CHILI COOKOFF

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Part of the Northern Arizona B2B Weekend

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Payson, AZ.

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(First half of the Northern Arizona B2B Cookoffs)

(is Saturday – 24th ANNUAL ROUTE 66 REGIONAL)

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ICS RED 1st Prize - $1,000

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WE NEED COOKS & JUDGES

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Catagories:

ICS RED CHILI - Entry Fee: $35.00

CHILI VERDE - Entry Fee: $25.00

SALSA - Entry Fee: $15.00

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Turn In Times:

ICS RED CHILI 2:00 PM

CHILI VERDE 12:00 Noon

SALSA 11:00 AM

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AWARDS 4:00 PM or Sooner if Available

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For Hotel Information:

Contact: Linda Mathieson at: lmathieson@777play.com

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

THURSDAY - May 28, 2009

Big Bear Old Miners Chili Cook-Off

July 11, 2009

I'm (Mark Gaines) getting back involved with our cook-off , in spite of trying

to retire from organizing , and just enjoy the event . I've called several of our most faithful cookers , and already have around 20 , who promise to come . I'm the new contact person , so all inquiries should call me @ 909 -363-6592 . I'm available 24 - 7 , and will promtly mail out applications to anyone who calls me . I don't do on-line sign-ups , and am quite comfortable with the US Postal Service .

My address is PO Box 883 , Big Bear Lake 92315 .

Our event is July the 11th , same location , at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot , in scenic Big Bear Lake, CA . Our site has been expanded , to include an Old west Re-enacting group , complete with shoot-outs . Also , we will probably have a new band , the exciting "Southern Rock's Finest" , with many all-stars . Our vendors will enjoy a two-day venue , with our "Miss Clementine Pagaent" on Sunday , with music & shoot-outs . etc. I've been talking to several veteran cooks , who have already qualified , who hope to come and judge , which always improves the quality of competition . I will serve "Old Miners" chili all day ,

made by a local restaurant , so there's always chili available , the lack of which confuses those who don't understand competition timing , etc. I would greatly appreciate any help that you can give in getting the word out about our cook-off , and hope you are here , again . Your friend in chili , Mark Gaines

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Old Town Elk Grove - River City Regional

We are still Looking for Cooks & Judges

The Old Town Elk Grove River City Regional Chili Cookoff is slated for Saturday, June 6, 2009. If you have not already sent in your application, to cook or RSVP to judge, please do so as soon as possible. We expect over 50 cooks, 10,000 - 15,000 public attendees. Old Town closes Main Street for over 4 blocks, a main stage for LIVE entertainment, secondary stages with Karaoke, Teen Idols, Jazz and Children's music. Our main stage will be surrounded by the Food Court and Beer Garden. There will be a huge kid's area with petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses and plenty of kid's games.

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We need to know if you are planning to cook at the River City Regional Cookoff. Please, check your calendars and come on back to the Old West and cook your best pot of Chili. It would be a great help if you would sign up on-line at http://www.chilicookoff/ .com. It will let me know you are coming and what categories you are competing in. Plus, I will print them and bring to the cookoff; you will NOT have to complete another application. This will speed up the check in process.

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Extended Stay Hotel - Official River City Regional Hotel – Make sure to mention Old Town Elk Grove Chili Cookoff ICS – River City Regional when making your reservations. (Call the local number to get the discount – NOT their 800#), 2201 Longport Ct, Elk Grove, CA 95758

916-683-3753. Contact: Robert Gonzales. They located at I-5 Laguna exit, Apprx 8 miles from the cookoff site. Reg. $84.99 - $89.99 Discount Rate $75.00. (please use our Official Hotel. These rooms are blocked out until May 23rd, 2009. After the 23rd they return to Reg Price)

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SCHEDULE

Set up begins at 7:00am. Cars need to be off the street by 9:00am. There is designated Contestant parking. Cars will not be allowed on the street until after 5:00pm

7:00 Cook's Set-Up

9:00 Cook's Meeting

9:30 Start Prep for Chili Verde

10:00 Stoves on for Chili Verde

11:00 Prep for ICS Red

11:00 Turn in Salsa for Judging

12:00 PC Chili Ready

12:00 Stoves on for ICS Red Chili

1:00 Turn in Chili Verde for Judging

3:00 Turn in ICS Red Chili for Judging

4:30-5:00 (approximate) Award Ceremony

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CATEGORY ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1st – 2nd – 3rd

ICS Red Chili $35.00 $500 $250 $100

Chili Verde $25.00 $300 $200 $100

Salsa $20.00 $150 $75 $50

Best Booth All Teams Eligible $150

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You will need to bring all of your own equipment, including tables, chairs, canopies, stoves, utensils, and a fire extinguisher. If you are flying in, please let me know ASAP and I can arrange for a table and chairs. The fire department may come by looking to inspect your fire extinguisher. If you have an extra, please bring them. If you think you may have a problem, please let me know and we'll do everything we can to help.

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Call me at:

916-714-0619 daytime

916-743-2350 cell

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Dave Hipskind

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Death Notice for Richard J. Dowling

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Please visit the Death Notice for Richard J. Dowling
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?n=richard-j-dowling&pid=127765369
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Click on the link above or cut and paste the url into your browser's address bar.

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

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MONTE LAGO VILLAGE LAKE LAS VEGAS

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6th. WINNERS ADVANCES TO 2009 WCCC.

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Lake Las Vegas I know a lot of you have never heard of it. It lies just a little North East of Henderson, Nevada a beautiful man-made lake. But rather than me tell you about it let's take a look at it through the miracle of your computer. Just slide on over to: www.lakelasvegas.com and take a look at the beautiful pictures on their website. Note the rather large yacht on the Lake which impressed the hell out of me. It is like taking a mini vacation to Europe without the long airplane ride and the annoying jet lag and you can leave your passport at home. Imagine yourself cooking chili on the streets of Portofino or Rome or maybe even Venice! And if you're Italiano is not so good we will find you a good interpreter.

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I know there are a couple of you out there that are saying why are you having a cookoff in June in southern Nevada? Yes it will be a little warm but remember it is a dry heat. All you need is a water spray bottle like the one you might find at Smart & Final and you have instant air-conditioning. It really works quite well in the low humidity. Average humidity is 9%. With the Lake only a stone's throw away it should provide a nice breeze. You will be able to drive your vehicle to your cooking area to unload and we will have golf carts to ferry you back from the parking area. And of course take you back to your vehicle after the cookoff is over. There is a set of commercial sinks in the judging area for the cook's to use washing up, first-class. We have an excellent judges panel most of which are ICS members and cooks or have judged at the WCCC. Here is a chance to cook chili with a European feel, and who knows it could be you advancing to the World's Championship Chili Cookoff. And for the cooks in the rest of this great country I extend to you an invitation as well. There are some great bargains on accommodations to be had right now in Las Vegas. And what happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas. We will have to post the names of the winners. So come and join us at Monte Lago Village Lake Las Vegas for some fun in the sun and lots of shade too. If you have any questions or are coming to cook or judge please feel free to contact me at: chiliheadjim@aol.com or 702-336-1941

Capt. Jim

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Route 66 Regional

Like every other cookoff out west it seems,

WE NEED COOKS!

Even if you are cooking before June 13th somewhere else, please let us know you'll probably be coming if you don't win there. I need to plan for the cooks dinner and the number of judges required for the various events. Thank you for helping us out!

Paul

GolfNChili@aol.com

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38th ANNUAL ARIZONA STATE

ICS CHILI COOKOFF

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Part of the Northern Arizona B2B Weekend

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Payson, AZ.

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(First half of the Northern Arizona B2B Cookoffs)

(is Saturday – 24th ANNUAL ROUTE 66 REGIONAL)

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ICS RED 1st Prize - $1,000

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WE NEED COOKS & JUDGES

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Catagories:

ICS RED CHILI - Entry Fee: $35.00

CHILI VERDE - Entry Fee: $25.00

SALSA - Entry Fee: $15.00

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Turn In Times:

ICS RED CHILI 2:00 PM

CHILI VERDE 12:00 Noon

SALSA 11:00 AM

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AWARDS 4:00 PM or Sooner if Available

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For Hotel Information:

Contact: Linda Mathieson at: lmathieson@777play.com

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

WEDNESDAY - May 27, 2009

SILVER STATE REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

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MONTE LAGO VILLAGE LAKE LAS VEGAS

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6th.

WINNERS ADVANCES TO 2009 WCCC.

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Lake Las Vegas I know a lot of you have never heard of it. It lies just a little North East of Henderson, Nevada a beautiful man-made lake. But rather than me tell you about it let's take a look at it through the miracle of your computer. Just slide on over to: http://www.lakelasvegas.com/ and take a look at the beautiful pictures on their website. Note the rather large yacht on the Lake which impressed the hell out of me. It is like taking a mini vacation to Europe without the long airplane ride and the annoying jet lag and you can leave your passport at home. Imagine yourself cooking chili on the streets of Portofino or Rome or maybe even Venice! And if you're Italiano is not so good we will find you a good interpreter.

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I know there are a couple of you out there that are saying why are you having a cookoff in June in southern Nevada? Yes it will be a little warm but remember it is a dry heat. All you need is a water spray bottle like the one you might find at Smart & Final and you have instant air-conditioning. It really works quite well in the low humidity. Average humidity is 9%. With the Lake only a stone's throw away it should provide a nice breeze. You will be able to drive your vehicle to your cooking area to unload and we will have golf carts to ferry you back from the parking area. And of course take you back to your vehicle after the cookoff is over. There is a set of commercial sinks in the judging area for the cook's to use washing up, first-class. We have an excellent judges panel most of which are ICS members and cooks or have judged at the WCCC. Here is a chance to cook chili with a European feel, and who knows it could be you advancing to the World's Championship Chili Cookoff. And for the cooks in the rest of this great country I extend to you an invitation as well. There are some great bargains on accommodations to be had right now in Las Vegas. And what happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas. We will have to post the names of the winners. So come and join us at Monte Lago Village Lake Las Vegas for some fun in the sun and lots of shade too. If you have any questions or are coming to cook or judge please feel free to contact me at: chiliheadjim@aol.com or 702-336-1941

Capt. Jim

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Route 66 Regional

Like every other cookoff out west it seems,

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WE NEED COOKS!

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Even if you are cooking before June 13th somewhere else, please let us know you'll probably be coming if you don't win there. I need to plan for the cooks dinner and the number of judges required for the various events. Thank you for helping us out!

Paul

GolfNChili@aol.com

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Clarksville Missouri Regional

June 6th 2009

Mississippi Riverfront Park

Clarksville, Mo. 63336

HOW TO LET ME KNOW YOUR COMING

DUH, You'd think by now I would get this computer thing.

Linda

lwblakey@sbcglobal.net

573-754-0335 cell phone

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Richard "Doc" Dowling

passed away this past Monday May 25,2009.

Arrangements are as follows:

Services: Wake: Fri., 5/29, 4 – 7 p.m. at: Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, CT (203-924-6800)

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Funeral Mass: Sat., 5/30 at the funeral home, 9:00 a.m.; at the church 10:00 a.m.: St. Margaret Mary Church, 380 Long Hill Ave., Shelton, CT (203) 924-4929. Followed by a military service at the church, presenting of the flag

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This wonderful man will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Michael Freedman

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38th ANNUAL ARIZONA STATE

ICS CHILI COOKOFF

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Part of the Northern Arizona B2B Weekend

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Payson, AZ.

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(First half of the Northern Arizona B2B Cookoffs)

(is Saturday – 24th ANNUAL ROUTE 66 REGIONAL)

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ICS RED 1st Prize - $1,000

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Catagories:

ICS RED CHILI - Entry Fee: $35.00

CHILI VERDE - Entry Fee: $25.00

SALSA - Entry Fee: $15.00

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Turn In Times:

ICS RED CHILI 2:00 PM

CHILI VERDE 12:00 Noon

SALSA 11:00 AM

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AWARDS 4:00 PM or Sooner if Available

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For Hotel Information:

Contact: Linda Mathieson at: lmathieson@777play.com

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

TUESDAY - May 26, 2009

HAWAII STATE Chili Cookoff

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(The following message was sent in by Chief Judge Jim Stoddard)

Salsa

8 entrants.

3rd Place – Kevin Foley, Galveston, TX

2nd Place – Jamie Story, Honolulu, HI

1st Place – Darla Hochhalter, HI

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Chili Verde

11 entrants.

3rd Place – Donna Foley, Galveston, TX

2nd Place – Rigo Ramirez, Ewa Beach, HI

1st Place - Mark Conching, Honolulu, HI

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Red Chili

16 entrants.

3rd Place – Wayne Ronsman, Waikiki, HI (5 points)

2nd Place – Judy Wedemeyer, Littleton, CO (11 points)

1st Place – Kevin Foley, Galveston, TX (13 points)

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Next year come join us at Hawaii's greatest CHILI LUAU, what a GREAT Party.

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JOE HARVEY Update

Hi all.
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First of all, sorry to hear about Doc Dowling. He was a great guy. You could tell from talking to him and watching him compete that he put his heart into his chili cooking.....he loved the competition and the people. He will be sorely missed. It's forced me to realize that what I, and a few others of you, went through during cancer treatment, was easy.....considering the alternative.
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I've been done with the treatments for almost two months. My doc tells me he's pretty confident that the tumor is gone. I'll go in for another PET scan next week, and that will show for sure, if they got everything. I can only hope. Eight weeks of radiation and chemo was enough for me.
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Recovering is still ongoing. My throat is not close to being normal. I still have problems swallowing certain foods....especially spicy foods. They burn like Hell. And, I'm weak as a kitten. Climbing a flight of stairs is a definite problem. I worked out in the garden at Sue's house, and it damned near killed me! However...all is not lost. Afterwards, I was able to sit on the back porch, in the sunshine, catch a few rays and have a few beers after work was done. But, I'm still weak. I can't hang like I used to.
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Two weeks ago I gave myself a trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Naples and Key West FL as a kind of "Adios Cancer" vacation. It was great, but I never even saw one sunset. By 7 pm I was back in the hotel room splayed out on the wicker couch and watching TV!! No power nap to head back out to howl with the young-uns. My power nap lasted from 8:00 pm till 7:00 am!! But, I saw part of Key West that few people ever see....Key West at 7:30 am. The harbor is really quite lovely when there's no one hanging on to the deck railing and puking into the water.
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Doc tells me it could be six months to a year before my throat returns to "normal". I don't know if that will give me any time to cook this year, but I'll still be at Wachusett Mountain and Wells, Maine as chief judge. I would like to try the MA State cook off, but I just don't know if I'll be ready.
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So anyway. Thanks to you all who have kept in touch and asked for these updates to see how I was doing. Getting your e-mails and requests for the updates helped me get through the entire mess of treatments. Although, I have to admit that I miss some of my drug-induced episodes! "Better living through chemicals", I've been told.
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Hopefully, my last episode will be to inform you that the Docs got everything and that I'm all done with the hellacious routine of cancer treatment.
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Thanks and love to all,
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Joe

joetharvey@msn.com

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38th ANNUAL ARIZONA STATE

ICS CHILI COOKOFF

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Part of the Northern Arizona B2B Weekend

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Payson, AZ.

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(First half of the Northern Arizona B2B Cookoffs)

(is Saturday – 24th ANNUAL ROUTE 66 REGIONAL)

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ICS RED 1st Prize - $1,000

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Catagories:

ICS RED CHILI - Entry Fee: $35.00

CHILI VERDE - Entry Fee: $25.00

SALSA - Entry Fee: $15.00

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Turn In Times:

ICS RED CHILI 2:00 PM

CHILI VERDE 12:00 Noon

SALSA 11:00 AM

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AWARDS 4:00 PM or Sooner if Available

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For Hotel Information:

Contact: Linda Mathieson at: lmathieson@777play.com

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL

June 6, 2009

Lake Las Vegas, NV

Contact:

Donnie Gordon

chilidoni@aol.com

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

SUNDAY - May 24, 2009

INLAND EMPIRE REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

May 23, 2009

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It was a beautiful Southern California day, cool in the morning but ultimately in the mid-80s with a slight breeze. It was perfect for an event which stretched for a half mile along one of the main streets in the Arlington Village neighborhood of Riverside. Seven years ago, when the Arlington Business Partnership conceived the idea of holding a chili cookoff they were told that they could not close Magnolia Avenue. That was eventually turned into a "yes" and the inaugural event was planned. That first year saw the chili cookoff, a small car show, one stage, three community cooks, about fifteen vendors, a few children's activities and public attendance of about 3,000. Fast forward to 2009. They ran out of room for cars; the car show was accompanied by a motorcycle show. There were two stages with entertainment, a large Kid Zone with educational and interactive amusements, over a hundred quality crafts and food vendors and thirteen local cooks competing in three different categories. Public attendance was estimated at 30,000. This is the second-largest public attendance of any event held in Riverside, exceeded only by the airshow, which runs for two days. This year the organizers dubbed it "The Biggest Little Event in Riverside".

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The only disappointment was the sparsity of ICS cooks. Only 14 Traditional Red cooks competed, accompanied by 11 Chili Verdes and 8 Salsas. This is attributable to several factors. There are currently 16 Southern California chili cooks who are already qualified for Traditional Red chili at the World's Championship. With one exception, every one of those cooks has competed at the Inland Empire Regional at least once. Since March 1st there has been a chili cookoff (sometimes two) in Southern California every weekend but one; and there were back-to-back cookoffs in nearby Laughlin, NV during that time period, which are always well-attended by Southern California cooks. I count 15 chili cookoffs in 11 weeks. Even the diehards burn out (or get qualified). There are a few folks who won't travel on a Holiday weekend. Then there are the currently-popular buzzwords "The Economy" and "Escalating Gas Prices". Enough whining, it was what it was. And it was an excellent show!

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Chief Judge was Steve Porter, who has been named as the Chief Judge of the World's Championship for 2009 and beyond. Chief Scorekeeper was Allene Macklin, assisted by Mary Ellen Weber and Linda Porter. Wrangler was Dennis Macklin, who was everywhere all day doing everything. Oversight was provided by Bill and Karen Ray. At the end of the day $5,000 in prize money was distributed among the happy winners, who were:

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Salsa:

5th, Marian Donato

4th, Bob Dyer (the defending champion)

3rd, Russell Barnes

2nd, Armando Sanchez

1st, Red Brecke

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Chili Verde:

5th, Tom Clarke (the defending champion)

4th, Charlie Blosfield

3rd, Steve Crawford

2nd, Sachiko Brecke

1st, Mike Austin, earning his Hat Trick

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ICS People's Choice Chili:

3rd, Judy Clarke

2nd, Tony Austin with 101 votes

1st, Russell Barnes with 105 votes

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Best First-Time ICS Cook:

Tony Austin

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Interspersed with the ICS awards were awards for the Best Open Salsa, Best First-Time Community Cook, Best Restaurant Cook, Best Celebrity Cook (a competition among the City Councilpersons from Wards 1, 4, 5 and 6) and Best Community Cook.

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Traditional Red Chili:

5th, Karl Smith

4th, Tony Austin

3rd, Tish Crawford

2nd, Charlie Blosfield

1st, Red Brecke, (the defending champion)

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It was definitely Brecke Day in Riverside. They took home $1,550 in prize money!

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Clarksville Missouri Regional

June 6th'

Mississippi Riverfront Park

Clarksville Mo.

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The time is getting close. Please let me know if you are coming.

We have great music and hopefully a wonderful day. Win a place for

the World. Bring tables tents, and whatever you want for decoration.

Hope to see you there

Linda

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B2B cookoffs in Nebraska

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June 5th, 6th, 7th , 2009.

The B2Bs in Omaha are approaching quick , and hotel and cook off information is available

at toucanchewchili@msn.com likewise if you have not received anything yet then please contact us on email. these are both qualifiers for the WCCC 's.in all categories.

The Wild Willies Regional and Nebraska State Championships are still located on the scenic Missouri River .

The Friday evening riverboat cruise and the cook offs offer a great time with good cooks coming together for a weekend of fun and chili . The proceeds are for Angels Among Us , a financial support group

to the families of cancer patients .

Hope to see everyone .

Bill and Sue Dudzik , Chairpersons

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CHRIS NICOLL

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Hi to all my friends and chili family:

I wanted to let you all know how things were going for me. Cook offs are very hard for me without Chris. This is why I haven't attended very many. I am sorry for this. You have all been very supportive to me. But as you all can imagine I struggle day to day. My father Nibs Waters keeps me pretty busy. His health is just OK. Kidney problems seem to make other ailments worse but he has some real good days and real bad days.

I wanted to let you all know that Chris's 50th birthday is July 3rd. I am going to the island on his birthday for 1 night. It is going to be very hard but I need and have to do this, A Memorial scholarship fund has been set up in his name and honor at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA from where he was born.

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If anyone is interested in more information on the Scholarship fund just let me know. Please contact me at

nicollaw@aol.com or 714 743-5663 and I can give you the info.

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There is a legacy book online for friends and family to write thoughts or upload pictures. If you are so inclined to do so. I will be printing it into a hard copy at the end of the year for a keepsake. If anyone would be interested in writing in his legacy book here is the link.

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http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=2538448470399

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Again, thank you for all your support.

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Mary Nicoll

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38th ANNUAL ARIZONA STATE

ICS CHILI COOKOFF

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Part of the Northern Arizona B2B Weekend

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Payson, AZ.

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(First half of the Northern Arizona B2B Cookoffs)

(is Saturday – 24th ANNUAL ROUTE 66 REGIONAL)

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ICS RED 1st Prize - $1,000

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Catagories:

ICS RED CHILI - Entry Fee: $35.00

CHILI VERDE - Entry Fee: $25.00

SALSA - Entry Fee: $15.00

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Turn In Times:

ICS RED CHILI 2:00 PM

CHILI VERDE 12:00 Noon

SALSA 11:00 AM

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AWARDS 4:00 PM or Sooner if Available

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For Hotel Information:

Contact: Linda Mathieson at: lmathieson@777play.com

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL

June 6, 2009

Lake Las Vegas, NV

Contact:

Donnie Gordon

chilidoni@aol.com

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