SATUIRDAY - July 18, 2009

HIGH SERRIA REGIONAL

July 18, 2009  Carson City, NV

Called in by Dione Cooley

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WINNERS

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Salsa

3^rd        Ed Pierczymski - NV

2^nd       Suzy Decker – CA

1^st        Adrian Fuhrman – CA

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Chili Verde

3^rd        Barbara Beaver – CA

2^nd       Dennis Robinson – ID

1^st        Suzy Decker – CA

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ICS RED

3^rd        Marty Leitner – NV

2^nd       Barbara Beaver – CA

1^st        John Medcraft – NV

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WASHINGTON STATE

- Phil Walter Memorial Cookoff

July 18, 2009. 

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Salsa:

 3rd  Kathy Ogilvie- WA

2nd  Ron Bryan- WA 

1st   Carolyn Butterfield- WA.       

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Chili Verde: 

3rd  Carolyn Butterfield.-WA

2nd  Arne Domas-WA. 

1st  Ron Bryan-WA    

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Red Chili:  

3rd  Greg Anderson-WA    

2nd  Erin Wilkey-WA   

1st  Cathy Wilkey-WA           

FRIDAY - July 17, 2009

WESTERN REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

--AUG. 1, 2009

 

This cookoff is only two weeks away. There is still time

for you to register to cook. You can go on line to register, or

mail me your application with a check to still qualify for

the STAINLESS STEEL MEASURING SPOON SET, or call me

at 909-3224510. I need to hear from you soon so that I

have time to mail you back your parking pass.

Hoping to see you at the races!!!!!!!!!!!

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Claude Covington

Chairman, Western Regional Chairman

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Canada's Capital Regional Chili Cookoff

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August 22 is the date for the first ever ICS cookoff in Ottawa, Ontario. It will feature Red, Verde and Salsa. Please also note that City Health regulations require that salsa be prepared on site. Herb and Spice Shop  will be providing a variety of produce for our very special Cast Iron Chef Salsa competition but be sure to bring your special secret ingredients. e-mail me: chilidog@windsor.igs.net for more information.

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It'll be a part of the SuperEx, a State Fair type of agricultural fair. There will be a load of things to do beside cook chili. It's a good one to bring the kids to.

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Ottawa is the kind of place where you might want to take an extended weekend. There are some pretty good room prices to be found on Hotwire or Priceline. The downtown ones are pretty close to the SuperEx.

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You'll be able to park right outside the building...easy in & out. The cookoff is indoors and the Fire Department is saying no to propane stoves. We are still trying to get them to relent on that. For now, you have to use your naphtha gas units. There is a form you need to submit to the Health Department. It's already filled except for your own information. Go HERE, then send it HERE. The rest of the cook information is here.

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You'll need a passport to get back into the U.S.

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This a brand new cookoff. The people in Ottawa are enthusiastic about your attendance. Their hope (and mine) is that this would grow into a doubleheader.

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Thanks,

Richard Chauvin

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THURSDAY - July, 16, 2009

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 10% chilihead discount given when you call Winter Park Central Reservations @1-800-977-6198.

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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 attended previously. 

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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Town of Superior Regional

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One more Regional Cookoff in Colorado .

Saturday, September 12th, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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If you're putting off qualifying till the last minute, or can't seem to get past 2nd or 3rd Place, then consider registering for the=2 09th Annual Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 13th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Community Park. Flights can be booked into Denver at greatly reduced rates right now. With great views of the foothills of Boulder County in the background, this year's event is going to be even bigger than last years.  Bob Plager will serve as Chief Judge, and Kathy Plager as Chief Scorekeeper. All proceeds benefit the Fallen Firefighters Fund.

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Prize money is as follows: 

Red - $400, $200, $100

Verde - $200, $150, $100

Salsa - $100, $75, $50

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Please visit www.townofsuperior.com for an application, or register online at the ICS website. For more information, contact Kristi Audette at 303-544-0359 or via email at kristia@townofsuperior.com or Bob Plager at 720-244-0990 or via email at Bob98Champ@aol.com.  

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WEDNESDAY - July 15, 2009

Kira Nicole Kniemeyer

On behalf of Greg and Noelle Kniemeyer (Virginia):

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We received word today that Kira Nicole Kniemeyer made her entrance to the world today (July 15) at 10:32 AM. Kira arrived roughly six weeks early and weighed in at 5 Lbs and about 19 inches and with a head of hair according to a still very nervous dad. Noelle and Kira are doing well. Noelle will be coming home soon - and Kira will hang out at the hospital for a bit while her lungs mature.

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Welcome Kira and congrats to the new Mom and Dad!

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Ghon & Kim Eckley

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SAD NEWS

Ron Judsen , chairman of the Red Bluff Regional cookoff would like to let all of his chili friends know that his youngest daughtetr, Kathy, passed away suddenly from conplications following surgery.

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Kathy leaves a daughter and son.

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Ron's address is

22445 Brent Rd.

Red Bluff, California 96080

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TUESDAY - July 14, 2009

MOUNTAIN STATE DISTRICT

Firecracker Chili Cookoff

The Firecracker Chili Cookoff that took place, July 4 at the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair in Ripley, West Virginia:   Kevin Simmons of Milton, WV took home two trophies and $400 in prize money after judges selected him first in two categories in the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair (MSACF) "Firecracker" Chili Cookoff, held July 4 at Cedar Lakes near Ripley. Simmons grab top honors in the Red chili and Salsa divisions, while his wife Tonya, brought home the top prize in the Verde category.

"All the entries were very good and I understand the judging was very close," said Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Janet Fisher, who presented the awards to the contestants. "This is a young event, but it's growing and attracting some really strong entrants."

Event organizer Cindy Martel echoed Fisher.

"We had multiple entries in six categories and 18 entrants overall, which is a substantial increase from last year's inaugural event," said Martel. "Winners in the verde and salsa category have automatically qualified for the world championship contest to be held in Charleston in October. This will be the first time those contests have been held east of the Mississippi River."

Sponsors for the contest were the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, MSACF, Cedar Lakes, Cracker Barrel of Mineral Wells and ACE Adventure Resort.

The next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 3, 2010.

Full results from the MSACF "Firecracker" Chili Cookoff:

Red Chili

1^st Place:           $350.00 & trophy

                        Kevin Simmons

                        Milton, WV

2^nd Place:          $150.00 & trophy

                        Matt Bush

                        Greenwood, WV

3^rd Place:          $50.00 & trophy

                        Kim Mallory

                        Kitts Hill, OH

Verde (winner qualifies for World Championship to be held in Charleston in October)

1^st Place:           $50.00 & trophy

                        Tonya Simmons

                        Milton, WV

2^nd Place:          $35.00 & trophy

                        Joe Napier

                        Huntington, WV

3^rd Place:          $15.00 & trophy

                        Mel Fletcher

                        Durbin, WV

Salsa (winner qualifies for World Championship to be held in Charleston in October)

1^st Place:           $50.00 & trophy

                        Kevin Simmons

                        Milton, WV

2^nd Place:       &nb sp;  $35.00 & trophy

                        Mel Fletcher

                        Durbin, WV

3^rd Place:          $15.00 & trophy

                        Kim Mallory

                        Kitts Hill, OH

People's Choice (Sponsored by ACE Adventure Resort and Cracker Barrel-Mineral Wells)

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                        $100.00 & trophy

                        Rhonda Dennis

                        Clay, WV

Showmanship (Best Table Display) (Sponsored by Cracker Barrel-Mineral Wells)

1^st Place:           Susan Lefew

                        South Charleston, WV

2^nd Place:          Ronda Dennis

                        Clay, WV

Joe Stevens

Head Chili

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Back 2 Back Regionals in Chicago

Chicago once again will play host to two World Championship qualifiers in August.  On Sat. August 1 the 15th annual Windy City Regional will take place.  That will be followed by the Northern Illinois Regional on Sun. August 2.  Both cookoffs will have red, verde, and salsa competitions in which the winners will move to the World Championship in W.Virginia. There will also be a CASI cookoff on Sunday for those cooks that compete in that organization. 

The cookoffs are part of the Retro on Roscoe street festival which was featured in 2007 by Rachel Ray on her program.  Music, classic cars, great food, and a charming residential urban neighborhood make this festival a favorite of cooks every year. 

To make the cookoff even more "cook friendly"  competitors will be able to park in a remote parking lot and have their equipment and themselves shuttled to the cookoff and back.  This should ease the burden some cooks have of finding suitable parking in the city.  See the ICS website for exact locations. 

We have a throng of hungry tasters that never seem to get enough chili so you will need to make or bring 1 gal of chili per cook.  Our judges recognize good chili as was evidenced by their selection of Georgia Weller as Chicago's representative last year in the World Championship. Thank you Georgia for bringing the title back to Illinois.  This year it could be you!!

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Contact Mike Usiak at usiak@sbcglobal.net  or at 773-871-5623 for info.

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Please visit our sponsors Hot Doug's Sausage Superstore and
Encased Meat Emporium http://www.hotdougs.com/  and

Ray's Brand Chili http://www.rayschilli.com/

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                                                2009 Montana State Chili Cookoff

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    The Chamber of Commerce of Manhattan, Montana will host the 2009 Montana state chili cookoff. The cookoff will be held on Saturday August 15th in conjunction with the Manhattan Potato Festival.

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     First place prize for red chili $500.00, second place $250.00 and third $100.00

     First place prize for chili verde $300.00, second place $150.00 and third $75.00.

     First place salsa $100.00, second $50.00 and third $25.00.

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    The entry fee for red chili is $35.00, chili verde $25.00 and salsa $15.00.

Advanced registration is recommended.

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     Be our guest a barbecue will be held Friday evening from 6 to 7 pm.

     For additional information call Bob WETZEL at 406-284- 6562  

 e-mail db_wetzel@msn.com    or Patty at 406-284-2071.

    

     Area motels:

     Belgrade Holiday Inn Express 406-388-0800

     Belgrade LA Quinta Inn & suites 406-388-2222

     Belgrade Super 8 406-388-1493

     Three Forks Broken Spur Motel 1-888-354-3048

      Fort Three Forks 1-800-477-5690

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MONDAY - July 13, 2009

IDAHO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOKOFF
Friday, July 10, 2009
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Eight teams in Nampa's Hot Chili Nights competition descended on downtown Friday night to bring a little spice to the start of Snake River Dayz.
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Bragging rights, cash prizes and a chance to compete in the International Chili Society's World Championship Chili Cookoff which will be held on October 11, 2009 in Charleston, WV, were all on the line for the cooks who tantalized visitors' taste buds for a $3 fee. The chili competition put recipes from Caldwell and Nampa and all the way to Hawaii to the test.
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"What20can I say: Rodeo and chili go together," event co-chair Jonette Flores, with the Nampa Lions Club, said.
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The event, in its eighth year, benefits the Lions Club's vision fund and its youth leadership groups. It's only the second year Hot Chili Nights has run in conjunction with Snake River Dayz, and the first year it's jointly known as the Idaho State Championship Chili Cookoff.
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The chili cookoff took place along with a variety of other events Friday in downtown Nampa for Snake River Dayz, including music and kids' activities. Snake River Dayz continues today with a breakfast, concert and outdoor movie presentation.
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In a typical year, the cookoff raises about $3,300. Nine judges ranging from local legislators, law enforcement personnel, business owners, Chief Judge Andrew Pena, and ICS representative Charlie Ward choose the winners.
Tallying the votes was Scorekeeper Barbara Ward. Spectators choose the People's Choice recipient.
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"Everyone loves it, and it's growing every year," Flores said. "Everyone is just down here having fun and you don't need to be an expert to be one of our teams."
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Last year's winners, Alicia and David Garcia with Garcia's Tex-Mex Grill in Caldwell, returned with hopes to represent Idaho at the world championships.
"I think chili, you have to be neutral with it, so everyone can taste it, all the way from the little ones to the older people," Alicia said. "So we try not to have it too spicy."
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Bill Forsyth, whose son lives in Boise, brought his "Not Forgotten" chili from Kapolei, Hawaii, to help represent the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC). "It's got a little bit of heat to it with a little backburn from a habanero we throw in there," he said. "It's just a lot of fun and meeting nice people. I don't care if we win or lose, it's just for fun and telling our story of JPAC.". "They're all a little different but they're all good."
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Winners:
Red Chili
1st — Bill Hess - Eugene, OR: $500
2nd — Cory Mikhals - Boise, ID: $400
3rd — Chris Rowe - Nampa, ID: $300
Honorable Mentions:
4th — Dennis Robinson - Caldwell, ID
5th — Alicia Garcia - Caldwell, ID
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People's Choice: Cory Mikhals, Boise, ID
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Salsa
1st — Bill Forsyth - Kapolei, HI: $100
2nd — David Garcia - Caldwell, ID: $75
3rd — Bill Hess - Eugene, OR: $50
Honorable Mentions:
4th - Cory Mikhals - Boise, ID
Tied for 5th - Gary Hunt and Vince Poxleitner, Boise, ID
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Contributed by J. Meyer (Idaho Press Tribune) and Barbara Ward

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Old Miners Regional

- Big Bear 7/11/2009

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Old Miners Days runs for about a month in Big Bear.  Our weekend of it starts with the Calcutta on20Friday night.  It's dinner and then auctioning off the pre-registered cooks.  Mike Austin & Mark Sweeney take the microphones for the auction and Mark Gains takes the money. The proceeds of the auction are split 1/2 for the Local Cooks and 1/2 for the Best Overall Cook, each amount is then split into thirds: 1/3 for the cook, 1/3 for the buyer and 1/3 for the charity.  It's a great deal for everyone and the sunset over the Lake was absolutely beautiful!

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Things were a little slow coming together in the judging area so thank you to Karen Ray and Dennis Macklin for numbering the booths, so Val & I could stay and finish putting things together.  Mark Sweeney did a great job as Chief Judge; Scorekeepers: Val Gereghty, Donnie Gordon, Melody Sweeney and Jim Scofield; Wranglers: Bob Witt, Amanda Izen & Kellie Sweeney and of course, keeping it going all day was Emcee Mike Austin. And the winners:

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Cl eaning up the Local Events by taking  1st Time Cook & Best Local Cook & Perpetual Merchant's Trophy + she bought herself in the Local portion of the Calcutta - Michelle McCoy, Michelle's Cafe, Big Bear Lake. Great day for our 1st time cook!

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People's Choice - John Gorzik - B's BBQ

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Salsa (11 Contestants)

3rd Place - Mike Stewart, CA

2nd Place - Leo Nolan, CA

1st Place - Steve Crawford, CA

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Verde (8 Contestants)

3rd Place - Paul LaRouche, CA

2nd Place - Allene Macklin, CA

1st Place - Steve Crawford, CA

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Red Chili (30 Contestants)

5th Place Tie - Dennis Macklin & Leo Nolan, CA

4th Place - Bill Ray, CA

3rd Place - Marty Leitner, NV

2nd Place - Jim LaTendress, CA

1st Place - Gene Beller, CA

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Best Cook Calcutta    Cook - Jim LaTendress

                                    Buyer - John Gorzik

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Congratulations to all the winners and Thank You to all who came to support this event, especially all the volunteers who make my life so much easier.

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CHILE PEPPER MAGAZINE
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Effective immediately, ICS memberships will no longer include the subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine.  Our agreement was made with the original publishing company out of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 2001.  Chile Pepper Magazine has been sold twice in the past five years and both new publishers have honored our agreement.  That agreement is no longer feasible for either ICS or Goodman Publishing Company, however, they are offering a one-year subscription (6 issues) to ICS members at a discounted rate of $19.95.  If you're interested in subscribing directly through the publishing company, they have requested that you either log onto ChilePepper.com and enter the special code ICS999 or call directly 1-866-378-2951 and mention the code. 

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SUNDAY - July 12, 2009

ILLINOIS STATE

July 11, 2009

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SALSA (13)

3rd =  Maureen Barrett

2nd = Sherry Sutton

1st = Tom Calvert

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VERDE (15)

3rd = Jin Deere

2nd = Paul Wessing

1st = Sherry Sutton

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CHILI (29)

5th = Sherry Sutton

4th = Cathy Schmedeke

3rd = Greg Virant

2nd = Butch Sutton

1st = Julie Netser

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ICS MESSAGE from Carol Hancock

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CHILE PEPPER MAGAZINE
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THIS MESSAGE DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ICS PRIOR TO JUNE 2009.  SUBSCRIPTIONS ALREADY IN PLACE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
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Effective immediately, ICS memberships will no longer include the subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine.  Our agreement was made with the original publishing company out of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 2001.  Chile Pepper Magazine has been sold twice in the past five years and both new publishers have honored our agreement.  That agreement is no longer feasible for either ICS or Goodman Publishing Company, however, they are offering a one-year subscription (6 issues) to ICS members at a discounted rate of $19.95.  If you're interested in subscribing directly through the publishing company, they have requested that you either log onto ChilePepper.com and enter the special code ICS999 or call directly 1-866-378-2951 and mention the code. 

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