THURSDAY - June 4, 2009

Fourth Annual Delaware Valley Regional

Hey Chili Cooks!!

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There are about eight days left before the Fourth Annual Delaware Valley Regional Chili Cookoff. June 13^th is the date and we have made some major changes to the chili cookoff and location. First, we have moved to the Dream Park in Logan Township. Second, cooks will not need to have canopies as all cooks will be in covered pavilions. Third, there will not be any major music acts. We have tried to make the cookoff more cook friendly and laid back. We will have two very popular local bands, The Juliano Brothers and The Don't Call Me Francis Band. As in the past, there is over $10,000 in prize money, first place traditional red and people's choice are $2000 each, chili verde is $1000, and, salsa is $500. Red, green and salsa all qualify for the World's Championship. If you have sent the application, thank you, if not, please visit Delaware Valley Regional Chili Cookoff, to apply online: DVRCC Application, to pay online: DVRCC Payment. Thanks and I look forward to seeing you at the Dream Park on June 13^th.

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David A. Lorenz *chilihead1@verizon.net

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL

LAKE LAS VEGAS

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Weather Update: I have been working diligently with some friends of mine who have a top-secret project going on at a secret location called area 86. They are working on a Biographpressurewhethercomptroller which they successfully tested this week. As a result they have brought the surface temperatures at Lake Las Vegas down dramatically. Our local meteorologists are predicting that on Saturday, June 6 the temperatures will be in the lower to mid 80s with light winds, perfect weather for a chili cookoff.

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Directions to Silver State Regional

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For every direction once you turn onto Lake Las Vegas Pkwy:

When you get to the round-about on Lake Las Vegas Blvd go 1/2 way around so that you are still going straight ahead. At the first stop sign you will see the sign for Casino Montelago, follow the sign (turn right) and go all the way to the parking lot (on left) at the end of the road. The dirt lot behind the employee parking is reserved for cooks. Capt Jim or Dirty Ole Phil should be around to get you to your cooking spot from there. You can drive in and unload, but must take your vehicle back to the parking lot for the day.

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From North: Traveling South on I-15 turn onto Ramp (Exit 42) towards US-95/US-93/I-15/Martin L King Blvd/Reno/Phoenix/Downtown LV. Take ramp onto I-515 [US-93] towards US-95 / US-93 /I-515 / Phoenix / Downtown LV. At I-515 (Exit 61) Turn LEFT (East) onto W Lake Mead Pkwy. Keep straight on Lake Mead until you approach the Lake Las Vegas Resort Entrance (approximately 7 miles from freeway ending). Turn left (North) onto Lake Las Vegas Pkwy and follow the directions above.

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From So Cal:Traveling North on I-15, take Ramp (Right) onto SR-146 [Lake Mead Dr] towards NV-146 / Henderson / Lake Mead. Take Ramp (Right) onto I-215 towards Henderson. Freeway ends and becomes West Lake Mead Dr. [SR-146] Keep straight on Lake Mead Dr. until you approach the Lake Las Vegas Resort Entrance (approximately 7 miles from freeway ending). Turn left (North) onto Lake Las Vegas Pkwy and follow the directions above.

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From McCarran Airport: Take I-215 east to Henderson from the airport. I-215 will turn into Lake Mead Drive. Keep straight on Lake Mead Dr. until you approach the Lake Las Vegas Resort Entrance (approximately 7 miles from freeway ending). Turn left (North) onto Lake Las Vegas Pkwy and follow the directions above.

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Las Vegas Strip: Travel south on Las Vegas Blvd., pass Sunset Road to the I-215 onramp. Make a left at the stop light, entering I-215 heading east. I-215 will turn into Lake Mead Drive Keep straight on Lake Mead until you approach the Lake Las Vegas Resort Entrance (approximately 7 miles from freeway ending). Turn left (North) onto Lake Las Vegas Pkwy and follow the directions above.

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Weather report prepared by: Capt. Jim

Direction prepared by: Donnie Gordon

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ARIZONA Back 2 Backs

June 13 & 14

Flagstaff & Payson, AZ

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ROUTE 66 Regional & ARIZONA ICS STATE

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If you are coming to either of these Chili Cookoffs,

PLEASE Sign-Up on the ICS Web Site.

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We need a count of the number of Cooks so that we have enough Judges to Judge.

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WEDNESDAY - June 3, 2009

COOK'S CORNER'S REGIONAL

JUNE 27, 2009

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Cook's Corner's Regional Cookoff is fast approaching. This is a fun cookoff and draws a big crowd of spectators. We hope to see everyone there. If you can't cook, please come out and judge. We can always use the help.

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Entry Fees are:

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RED CHILI: $35.00 plus one gal PC

CHILI VERDE: $25.00 plus one gal PC

SALSA: $15.00

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Prizes are:

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RED CHILI: $500.00

$300.00

$100.00

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CHILI VERDE: $300.00

$200.00

$100.00

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SALSA: $100.00

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE $100.00

TURN IN TIMES ARE: SALSA 11:30 AM

CHILI VERDE 1:00 PM

RED CHILI 3:00 PM

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TUESDAY - June 2, 2009

In Memoriam
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This is copied from the ICS Web Site with permission.
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ORMLY GUMFUDGIN

Ormly Gumfudgin, aka Stan Locke, passed away the 15th of May, 2009. Besides being a loving husband and grandfather he was a well-known and well-traveled chili judge, accomplished bazooka player, local newspaper columnist and stand-up comedian.

Born Clarence Stanley Locke November 4th, 1922 in Aberdeen, Washington, he grew up in the Quinault Lake region before moving east to attend Washington State College in Pullman, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and became the morning disc jockey for the college radio station. His show was called Googy's Coffee Pot Parade and when he graduated in 1946 with a degree in communications he came to Southern California to further his career in radio and television.

He spent many happy years at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena as head of the Employees Recreation Club and editor of the monthly company publication "Lab-Oratory".

He was active in the barbershop singers' organization S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and served as chapter president more than once. His two sons attribute their trained ears for vocal harmonies to falling asleep every Tuesday evening of their young lives with the glorious sounds of four part quartet rehearsals in the living room.

He was a member of the Writers Guild of America and the local chapter of the Western Writers Association, who encourage and promote stories about cowboys and the old west. He was an active member of the local chapter of E Clampus Vitus who also promote an old western gold rush-type lifestyle.

But he will probably be most fondly remembered as the Official Historian of the International Chili Society and he had attended every World Championship Chili Cookoff since its inception in 1967. He was the only founding member to have been to all of the World Cookoffs until unfortunately he missed the Forty-second annual gathering in 2008, after having been diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

His column "Warmly, Ormly" ran in his hometown newspaper for over forty years and his warm wit and unique brand of humor were enjoyed regularly by many.

His "Bazookastry" trio's cover of Madonna's 1980's hit "Like a Virgin" struck a note with young and old alike and can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3UDZX9Dc0Q.

He is survived by his wife Edi, two sons Russ and Bob; and as of last count, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He would ask that his passing not be mourned, but rather that his memory be celebrated fondly for every little ray of sunshine he was able to spread while he was here.

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Old Miners Days Chili Cookoff
Big Bear Lake, CA
July 11, 2009
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This is one of the premier cookoffs of the year again! It is in beautiful Big Bear Lake, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains. It is not conflicting with any other cookoffs so I hope to be able to see everyone! If you are already qualified, please feel free to come and judge! We can use the help! When I get more info I will pass it on. If you would like to contact me via computer you can use my e-mail address: valgereghty@hotmail.com or call me at 928-486-4099. Mark Gaines has been the person we have depended on for the last several years and he does a beautiful job. I am not sure about the calcutta yet but will pass that on also. For those that have not been to Big Bear, you are missing out on a fun day and now it looks like they are going to have another event on Sunday that you can stick around for. It is the Miss Clementine Contest where the folks dress up in period dress and are judged. It is a fun event for those who have never seen it. Mike Austin will be there as our MC again this year, Mark Sweeney will be chief judge and I along with Donnie will be head scorekeepers. Hope to see you there!
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Val Gereghty

PDC PHONE DIRECTORIES

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

928-486-4099-cell

928-492-1122-fax

valgereghty@hotmail.com

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34th Missouri Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Competition

September 26, 2009 is the Day

11 am to 6 pm (new shorter hours)

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Make plans to compete in the 34^th Annual Missouri Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Competition benefiting NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION SERVING EASTERN MISSOURI & METRO EAST at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, MO.

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Join thousands of chili and music lovers for this annual fall festival featuring live music, outstanding chili and salsa sampling, icy cold beverages, festival foods and entertainment for the kids.

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NEW THIS YEAR: Shorter hours and a beer tasting area. Guests may participate in our beer tasting, and sample a variety of domestic and craft beers offered by MillerCoors, Summit Distributing and Schlafly Brewing.

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Entries include ICS contests, as well as People's Choice White Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Showmanship and Fundraising competitions.

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$1,000 Cash 1^st Place Traditional Red Chili and $200.00 each for Chili Verde and Salsa.

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Admission is $5.00 per person. Kids under 12 admitted free. Chili and salsa samples are 50 cents each, and other foods are reasonably prices. For information, call (314) 961-2828 or visit http://www.nkfchilicookoff.org/.

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Mark your calendar for #34 on September 26, 2009

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Michael Goldstein

Event CHAIR

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MONDAY - June 1, 2009

New Jersey State Cookoff Winners

It was one of the top 10 best days as far as the weather went. That was great, because it was one of the best cookoffs New Jersey has seen in a long time. The 20^th Annual New Jersey State Chili Cookoff and Salsa Festival sponsored by Downtown Tom's River was a huge success by anyone's standards. The top prize for ICS Red Chili of $5000 brought out a larger number of cooks this year. We also had quite a few new cooks enter, and from the way they were talking after the cookoff, we will probably see most of them again. The Downtown Tom's River group as well as Allen Consulting did a great job promoting the cookoff as evidenced by the throngs of spectators tasting all the chilis and salsa. Over 3000 chili kits were sold, and it was estimated that at least twice as many more visited the many vendors that lined not only Washington Street (the main drag), but several of the side streets too. Steve and I had the pleasure of having Dave and Cindy Lorenz help us out in the judging and scorekeeping area as well as Jo and Nick, who have become regulars at the cookoffs. With 2 tables for salsa and red, things couldn't have gone smoother because of their help.

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The only sad note to the day was that we could not attend the funeral of our dear friend and fellow chili cook, Dick "Doc" Dowling of Doctor's Choice Chili. We know he would have not wanted us to skip the cookoff and we know he was with us in spirit. He and his companion, Yvonne, were regular competitors at NJ State. Dick will forever be in our hearts.

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The very happy winners of the cookoff:

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Best Booth

The Pop Hots

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People's Choice Red Chili:

WRAT the Rat Rocks

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People's Choice Salsa:

The Firm 4

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Salsa: 29 entries

5^th – Rich LaFrance, MA

4^th – Rick Sievering, MD

3^rd – Christian Parker, VA

2^nd – Bruce Harms, NY (losing a tie for 1^st)

1^st – Carrie Lentz-Parker, VA

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Chili Verde: 19 entries

5^th – Jeff Cousminer, NJ

4^th – Guy Reinbold, MD

3^rd – Kurt Leitner, NJ

2^nd – Jim Parker, VA

1^st – Tom Yanisko, NJ

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Tom has been competing in NJ since the first cookoff there 20 years ago. He has also been a great help behind the scenes too. He obviously made a fantastic bowl of Verde, because he got a whopping 33 points.

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Red Chili: 48 entries

5^th- Mike Kropp, NH

4^th – Eric Eckley, MD

3^rd – Rhone Carr, NJ

2^nd – Carrie Lentz-Parker, VA

1^st – Jonathan Everin, NY

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Congratulations to all the winners. See you all next year!

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HUNTINGTON BEACH ELKS REGIONAL

May 31, 2009

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Well, the day started out gray, dreary and misty and stayed that way (except for the misty) most of the day. Just as everyone was starting to pack up the sun decided to grace us with its presence, it was a welcome sight. Norm and I hadn't seen it since we got to California. (I know it's the usual thing this time of year and I don't miss it) We had a lot of people come out to help Don Hammes, Jim Beaty and Maud Swick came all the way from Bakersfield to judge, Dennis and Allene Macklin, Mike Hulka, Sandy Hunt and Mike's friend Kenneth, the Steinbergs and more that I can't remember, but they all know that Don and I appreciate them coming out to help and want to thank them. Ron Courreges did an excellent job of Chairing this cookoff, and his helpers, especially my helper George was always Johnny on the spot when we needed anything. Hope to see you all next year.

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A special Thank You to my very capable assistant Mary Ellen Weber.
She is always there to help anyone in anyway and it is very much appreciated. THANK YOU Mary Ellen.

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I also want to thank Karen Angotti and Sandy Hunt for the beautiful birthday cake and gifts. It was a very big surprise and I was not expecting it. It was really a very well kept secret, since we stayed with Mike and Sandy.

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Now on to the important stuff, the winners:

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SALSA:

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3^rd Pl. Steve Crawford

2^nd Pl. Judy Barnes

1^st Pl. Irene Menchaca (she now has her hat trick)

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CHILI VERDE: Point spread for this was 32, 18, 15

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3^rd Pl. Karen Angotti

2^nd Pl. Sachiko Brecke

1^st Pl. Russell Barnes

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RED CHILI: Point spread for this was 36, 22, 15, 11

Tied for 4^th: Bill Ray and Dave Thomas

3^rd Pl. Karl Smith

2^nd Pl. Russell Barnes, (the Barnes had a very good day)

1^st Pl. Charlie Ward (who, I would like to say came all the way from Idaho, but they will soon be Californians again.)

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HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT COOK'S CORNERS ON JUNE 27^TH.

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HI STATE CCO VIDEOS

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Greetings from the Alien! Here are some videos of the HI State CCO cooks party,

and the cookoff. It will give you an idea of the magnitude of this spectacular cookoff.

I put this cookoff at the top of ALL cookoffs. There are only four left, and then there

will be no more at the Scaff residence. View and enjoy.

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HI State CCO Cooks Party;

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http://www.motionbox.com/folders/60500057?affiliate_name=motionbox&guest_pass=9090dfb81002fbc13fec9cf7a1324c9dd24b84b2d14d&iid=share&sharer_uid=4e95dbbb1417e2c3&sharing_uid=309cdab51112e3be&sid=mbox_shareemail

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HI State Chili cookoff;

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http://www.motionbox.com/folders/60868227?affiliate_name=motionbox&guest_pass=9090dfb81002fbc13fec9cf7a1324c9dd24b84b2d14d&iid=share&sharer_uid=4e95dbbb1417e2c3&sharing_uid=309cddb01c1ae4be&sid=mbox_shareemail

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Jim Stoddard

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NORTHEAST Back 2 Backs

Chili Friends,

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We are less than a week from the ONLY Back to Back chili cookoff's in New England. That means you'll have 5 chances to qualify for the WCCC!

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Day one: June 6,2009 NH State/Bronco Belly Bustin Chili Fiesta Alvirne High School 211 Derry Road Hudson, New Hampshire. A great ICS State CCO in a New England country setting.You can sign up here: http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Contestant.asp?EventID=2476 For more info,please go to the ICS site or http://www.chilifiesta.org/

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Day two: June 7,2009 Lawrence (MA) District Chili Cookoff Pemberton Park Lawrence, Massachusetts. A great 2nd year ICS CCO in the center of a very welcoming city. You can sign up here: http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Contestant.asp?EventID=2432 For more info,please go to the ICS site or http://www.lawrencechilicookoff.org%20/

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We really hope to see you either one or both days!

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Kat and Michael Freedman

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25th Annual Massachusetts State Championship Chili Cookoff 2009

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Chili Cookoff Chairperson

Bruce Cloutier

35 Goodrich Street

Winchendon, MA 01475

978-297-1815

email: bruceburner@verizon.net

Hello Great Chili Cooks!!!

You guessed it! Ifs time to prepare for the 25th Annual Massachusetts State Chili Cookoff in Winchendon, MA. Saturday, August 1st from 11 am to 6 pm (cooks may set up from 8 am on..,) Hats off and a big "THANK YOU" to last year's contestants who "spiced up" the day with creative displays and awesome samplings of chili!!!

As members of the Kiwanis Club of Winchendon and Artisan Lodge of Masons, we will again work our hardest to have an enjoyable day for the cooks and crowd as well as exceed our fundraising goals to support programs for children and youth of Winchendon. We have hired the well renowned Help Wanted Band. We will also have a DJ/Announcer to oversee the contests and keep the day moving along with a clown, petting zoo and of course the "almost famous" Kiwanis concession stand. Thank you in advance for taking part in this fun-filled family event.

This year's prizes will include:

Red Chili - $500 for 1" place, $200 for 2^nd place, $100 for 3^rd place, and plaques for 4^th and 5 places.

Green Chili - $300 for 1^st place, $100 for 2^nd place, a trophy for 3^rd place, and a plaque for 4^th place.

Salsa - $100 for 1^st place, plaques for 2^nd & 3^rd places.

Other prizes:

Best Booth - $50 for 1^st place, plaques for 2^nd & 3^rd places.

Showmanship - $50 for 1^st place, plaques for 2^nd & 3^rd places.

Youth Division - $50 for Ist place

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Contest Entry Fees:

Red Chili plus at least 2 gallons of People's Choice chili is $30.

Green Chili is $20 and you MUST be a member of ICS with this entry.

Salsa is $15 and you MUST be a member of ICS.

inter all 3 ICS categories for $50 ($15 savings!)

2009 is our ninth year for Youth Division - entry fee is $15

If you have any questions, please contact Bruce and he will get back to you promptly! Thanks for sending your applications in early. If you send your money for entry and you get into the worlds at a cookoff before ours, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK! (But then you must be a judge, HA! HA!) so don't delay - send today!!!

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Our Head Judge & Head Storekeepers this year will be renowned Chili Experts Steve & Audrey Falkowski

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OLD MINERS DAYS CHILI COOK-OFF

60th ANNIVERSARY BLOW-OUT CELEBRATION !!!

in beautiful Big Bear Lake , Calif. July 11th , 2009

Cooker's meeting at 10 am . Cook Noon to 3 .

Lots of vendors . Fun events all day . Food Fair .

Rock n` Roll . Western Shoot-outs . Kid's Area .

Calcutta Dinner & Chili Auction Friday , 6 pm at B's BBQ .

Proceeds split between 1st place Red cooker , bidder ,

and the Old Miner's Association . That amounted to

an extra $900 in prize money last year . Double that

if you bid on yourself & win the Cook-off . It's Happened !!!

1st place Red $500 , 2nd $300 , 3rd $100 - $35 entry ,

plus one gallon People's Choice , prize $100 . Salsa $50 .

1st place Green $150 , 2nd $100 , 3rd $50 - $20 entry .

Plaques for Whiskerino , 1st time cook , Miss Chili Pepper ,

Mr Hot Stuff , Best Local Cook , and on , and on , and on !

Cookers & Vendors need to call Mark Gaines very soon

@ 909 - 363 - 6592 No on-line sign-ups . I will mail your

application immediately , & confirm your booth location .

For accomodations , call the Resort Assoc. @ 909-866-7000

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SILVER STATE REGIONAL

Lake Las Vegas, Saturday June 6th

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I've not heard from very many cooks and I am starting to worry. Found out that they are running radio ads all week and have scheduled two television interviews. Tim (the Executive Chef and owner of Sonrisa Grill) does a great interview... as if people needed an excuse to go to Lake Las Vegas. So if you've already qualified and want to get together with your friends, come on out and do People's Choice. The folks at Opportunity Village will greatly appreciate it. If you're not aware of what they do, they help the mentally handicapped live in the main stream of life. I have a niece born with such a handicap. She is now almost 30 (going on 16), has her own apartment, a good job in childcare, rides the bus to work and lives a normal life on her own. We are all quite proud of her and appreciate what Opportunity Village does for others in her position. So if you've nothing else to do, please join us.

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Chris Toney
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Please keep my father in your prayers as he has been hospitalized with pneumonia and another possible stroke which is affecting his memory. Dad has been a longtime friend of Joe DeFrates and has been a big chili supporter since the early 1990s. He stood by me when I won Missouri State three times and has always been a supporter of Chilli Man Chili.
Your prayers for his good health will be most appreciated.
Cards to:
David Ruble
#5 Ramsgate Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132

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