SATURDAY - Aug. 29, 2009

MAINE STATE RESULTS:
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It started raining very early Saturday morning. The effects of the remains of Tropical Storm Danny left an impression on the cooks, for sure. About a 3-1/2" per hour impression, I think. But not all had to brave the elements. Eleanor and her crew at the Chamber of Commerce convinced the school department to let us use the gymnasium. A number of cooks brought (or went out and bought) electric burners, and after a while, stopped blowing out all the electrical circuits in the gym and got to cook inside. A sucessful day, after all was said and drowned. The Maine folks are a hardy bunch, and showed up in great numbers to sample chili, as usual.
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People's Choice:
Laurie Skinner
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Showmanship: (it just HAD to go to one of the outside cooks)
Mike Merola
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Salsa: 8 entries
3rd: Dave Mallory
2nd: Laurie Skinner
1st: Kim Mallory
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Verde: 9 entries
3rd:Darrell Dunnum
2nd: Chris Bucciferro
1st: Rich Omerza
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Red: 14 entries
3rd: Kim Mallory
2nd: Dave Schulman (again!)
1st: Dave Mallory
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Special thanks to Mike and Mary Alice Kropp for handling the scorekeeping.....and to Tom Hoover for taking cooks to the store to buy chili verde ingredients. We had only 4 verde cooks at the cooks meeting, but a bunch of people stepped up, bought the ingredients and we wound up with more than we needed. Thanks to those cooks, too.
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Thanks,
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NH REGIONAL

The Fire & Spice NH Regional Chili Cookoff is rapidly approaching and we need cooks. The venue is in the process of being setup and we are expecting a great turnout. Help us make this a successful first year by participating in any of the classes....be it ICS, People's Choice, or Restaurant. Please register through the ICS website or the events website so that we know how many to expect. Prizes for ICS are $300 for first, with trophy, $200 for second with trophy and $100 for third with trophy. Salsa prizes are $50 for first with plaque and plaques for second and third place. We are pleased to be partnered with WOKQ, our country music station in NH and our entertainment will be provided by the Crazy River Band and Jillian, from the MA Country Music Association. Plus....some surprise guests. We will have raffles and prizes, including a signed Tim McGraw guitar. Who knows.....You might even win it directly from him!!!! There is something for everyone at this event as it is coupled with a HUGE classic car show, firefighters muster and parade. So bring the family. The day kicks off at 9am.....if interested, please contact me for the complete schedule.
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Please go to the ICS website to register or go to http://fireandspice.synthasite.com/ or call 603.522.2064 for more information. Help make this event memorable as this is one of the last chances to qualify for the WCCC 2009 in Charleston, WV. You won't be disappointed.
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Yours in Chili,
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Andre Gagne, Chairman
Fire & Spice
New Hampshire Regional Chili Cookoff
603.522.2064
http://fireandspice.synthasite.com/

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ALL OHIO REGIONAL

Just wanted to give everyone an update on the Return of the ALL OH Regional Cook Off. Everything is all in place as to judging and all other aspects, so all we need is you to be in Cincinnati on September 12th! I have been working with several ICS cooks in the region to get things finalized, but with this being my very first attempt at coordinating a cookoff, I will certainly welcome any input and advice from anyone in advance, and certainly also on the day of the event. When I was first approached about bringing back the ALL OHIO, I wanted to only help make it a reality, not to fully coordinate it.

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For many years, it has been my hope to be a small part of the return team, but after some early communication issues between the original 2009 Chili Fest Chair and the perspective cooks, the museum requested that I take over full control of the 2009 ALL OH Chili Cookoff. I feel that we have corrected all of the early issues, and we currently have about 25 cooks indicating interest, so we are finalizing those applications at this time. So, get you applications in, and I want to assure you that you will get a quick confirmation response from me.

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In our early announcements, we had concerns over tables, chairs, and cover because of absolutely no funds to work with in advance. The Fire Museum had no funding available, so over the past 3 weeks, I have managed most of what is needed to break even this year prior to the receipt of the entry fees and the opening of the cookoff. But also with some increased local interest, we will now also have a limited supply available chairs, tables, and cover at no additional cost to the cooks. So if you have them, please still bring them, but if not, just advise me of your needs in advance. We will still need anyone who has their own cover, to bring them, but we are also working on getting the use of 10' x 10' pop ups from local fire fighters. If necessary, we will try to double up in an effort to eliminate any additional expense to the event or to the cooks.

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Our goal is to return to the grassroots of the Cincy Chili Coookoff, and to bring it back to being a fire fighter and family friendly event, and not just another huge city function. We are making this a cook and family friendly event more on the lines of a block party this year, so would like to encourage every one that wants to compete in all three categories to do so for just $50. We will still have the Red for $35, the Verde for $25, and Salsa for $10 if that is all you need to qualify. In addition, all first time cooks will pay only the $50 ICS dues, and will be exempt from all entry fees, so we would like to encourage all new cooks to enter Red, Verde, and Salsa. Obviously, if any cook wishes to pay the full entry fees, the charity will certainly welcome the financial support, but we mainly just want to spark the interest in getting the ICS cooks back to the Cincy area!

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We are looking forward to a successful return cook off, and also we will be coordinating this year's cookoff with the 911 Memorial Motorcycle Run who will be kicking off their day along with our cook off, so should be a great time for all. We will have water, soft drinks along with grilled food available throughout the morning and afternoon, so make sure you take the opportunity to enjoy some of Cincy's finest sausages. Due to the timing of the ride, we would like anyone bringing People's Choice to have it ready by 11AM so that the motorcycle riders in the 911 Memorial Run can have the opportunity to enjoy some chili before they head out around 12:30PM. We will also be kicking off the run with one of our cooks singing Lee Greenwood's Proud To Be An American!

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I think everyone will also be impressed with the First Place Trophy that was fully paid for by a local law firm that had a major role in the past events. We are naming it after one of the founding partners, so it will be known as the Bob Manley Cincy Inferno! Hopefully, when all goes well this year, we will then be able to expand this trophy styling to both the Verde and Salsa next year, but I am sure that the winner of this first one will be very proud of receiving it!

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If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call me at any time.

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Respectfully,

George Phelps

CHILI ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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FRIDAY - Aug. 28, 2009

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ALL OHIO REGIONAL COOK OFF

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September 12, 2009

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Just wanted to give everyone an update on the ALL OH Regional Cook Off. We currently have about 20 cooks indicating interest, so are finalizing those applications at this time. So, get you applications in, and I want to assure you that you will get a quick confirmation response from me.

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Also, it appears that we may now be able to come up with some tables and chairs at no cost, so if you have them still bring them, but if not, just advise me of your needs in advance. We will still need everyone to bring their own cover, but we are also working on getting the use of 10' x 10' pop ups from local fire fighters. If necessary, we will try to double up in an effort to eliminate any additional expense to the event or to the cooks.

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We are making this a cook and family friendly event more on the lines of a block party, so would like to encourage every one that wants to compete in all three categories to do so for $50. We will still have the Red for $35, the Verde for $25, and Salsa for $10 if that is all you need to qualify.

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Also, anyone bringing People's Choice, we would like you to have it ready by 11AM so that the motorcycle riders in the 911 Memorial Run can have the opportunity to enjoy some chili before they head out around 12:30PM.

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We are looking forward to a successful return cook off, and also we will also have the 911 Memorial Bike Run kicking off their day along with our cook off, so should be a great time for all. We will have water, soft drinks along with grilled food available throughout the morning and afternoon, so make sure you take the opportunity to enjoy some of Cincy's finest sausages.

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If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call me at any time.

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Respectfully,

George Phelps

CHILI ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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Town of Superior Regional (Colorado)

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Saturday, September 12th, 2009

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If you're putting off qualifying till the last minute, can't seem to get past 2nd or 3rd Place, or just want to come out and cook in hopes of qualifying and having fun, then consider registering for the 9th Annual Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 12th, at Community Park in Superior, Colorado (near Boulder). 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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Entry fees are waived if you bring out 2 gallons of "sampling chili" - any type - to pass out to the public for tasting.

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If you are not currently an ICS member, the Town of Superior will pay your $50 membership fee for 1 year just for entering.

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Late turn in times.

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Prize money is as follows:

Red Chili - 1st Place $400, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100

Chili V erde - 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100

Salsa - 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50

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First Place winners will be qualified for the

2009 World's Championship in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Please register online at the ICS website, ASAP. For more information, contact Kristi Audette at 303-544-03 59 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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THURSDAY - Aug. 27, 2009

ICS HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR "CAPITAL MARKET" TO BE THE VENDOR FOR THE CHILI COOKS TO PURCHASE CHILI MEAT AND VEG'S WHILE YOU ARE IN CHARLESTON WV.

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We have provided a grocery list of items available at some of the specialty shops inside Capitol Market for all cooks to take advantage of; rather than packing fresh veggies for flight. If you have any questions please call the phone numbers on each order form; the number goes directly to the individual shops and they can answer your questions much better than I can.

Thanks, Vickie, ICS Office

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then print it for your use.

WEDNESDAY - Aug. 26, 2009

HOTEL ROOMS FOR MISSOURI STATE

-SEPTEMBER 26^TH

We have rooms being held at the SHERATON WESTPORT HOTEL with a $79.00 Per Day Room Rate

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Anyone wanting to stay at the hotel, please email Nancy Masterson directly at nancy.masterson@swphotels.com and she will make your reservations personally to assure that you receive the $79.00 rate. Please reference the Chili Fest when contacting Nancy. You can also call her directly at 314-212-2137.

www.sheratonwestport.com

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Hope to see you all soon.

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Chair

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Town of Superior Regional (Colorado)

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If you're putting off qualifying till the last minute, can't seem to get past 2nd or 3rd Place, or just want to come out and cook in hopes of qualifying and having fun, then consider registering for the 9th Annual Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 12th, at Community Park in Superior, Colorado (near Boulder). 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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Entry fees are waived if you bring out 2 gallons of "sampling chili" - any type - to pass out to the public for tasting.

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If you are not currently an ICS member, the Town of Superior will pay your $50 membership fee for 1 year just for entering.

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Late turn in times.

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Prize money is as follows:

Red Chili - 1st Place $400, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100

Chili Verde - 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100

Salsa - 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50

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First Place winners will be qualified for the

2009 World's Championship in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Please register online at the ICS website, ASAP. 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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TUESDAY - Aug. 25, 2009

PLEASE CHECK DAILY BOTH THE ICS WEB SITE AND THIS BLOG FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2009 ICS WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIPS

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WCCC GOLF

With the current information provided by ICS, we can now book the golf tourney again on Friday morning, if there is enough interest. Anyone cooking Last chance who wants to play will be on the first teams to go out.

Please let me know ASAP!

Thanks, Paul

golfnchili@aol.com

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Town of Superior Regional (Colorado)

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Saturday, September 12th, 2009

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If you're putting off qualifying till the last minute, can't seem to get past 2nd or 3rd Place, or just want to come out and cook in hopes of qualifying and having fun, then consider registering for the 9th Annual Town of Superior Regional Cookoff on September 12th, at Community Park in Superior, Colorado (near Boulder). 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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Entry fees are waived if you bring out 2 gallons of "sampling chili" - any type - to pass out to the public for tasting. If you are not currently an ICS member, the Town of Superior will pay your $50 membership fee for 1 year. Late turn in times.

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Prize money is as follows:

Red Chili - 1st Place $400, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100

Chili Verde - 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100

Salsa - 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50

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First Place winners will be qualified for the

2009 World's Championship in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Please register online at the ICS website, ASAP. 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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MONDAY - Aug. 24, 2009

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

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We know that handing out People's Choice Chili at the WCCC is difficult, but in Charleston, we MUST comply with the terms that were agreed upon in order for the city to host this event. Like everything else being affected by the economy, sponsorships have been nearly impossible, so securing this location was a victory. The City of Charleston is very excited about the cookoff coming to town. Three days of chili cooking by world class cooks implies that the ICS participants enjoy cooking chili and sharing their product. "Watching people cooking chili" is not something that sponsors invest in. Charleston media and restaurants will be providing chili, but they can do that without local companies funding a World's Championship event. Chili from the qualified cooks is what they expect. Please understand and comply.

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Two gallons of People's Choice Chili is mandatory at the 2009 World's Championship Chili Cookoff. This means that IF you are cooking in Last Chance, Verde or Red, you must provide two gallons each day. This does not apply to Salsa cooks.

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I've made the following arrangements to make it easier for all. Beans will be provided without charge to all cooks for their PC Chili. They will be available and distributed on site beginning on Friday. Local volunteer groups will be available to hand out your PC Chili if you have no one to help you. If you need an extra stove or cooking pot, Diane Lentz has offered to put you in touch with an east coast cook who will provide those items to you. Contact Diane directly at 859-223-2867 or 859-608-5058. Email address is chiligal1@gmail.com. In the next couple of days, we'll be posting an application blank for you to order meat/meats and special produce that you require for your competition chili and/or People's Choice Chili. The order form will be available online. Capitol Market's meat market will take your order, your credit card number and your order will be ready for you to pick up when you arrive.

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Health Dept rules are standard but will be provided with your qualification letter that will be mailed out next week. Judges invitations will also be mailed next week.

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The Last Chance Cookoff will begin this year at 3:00pm with the cooks meeting and prep time moved up accordingly. We're working on plans to have Appalachian Power Park open on Thursday afternoon for your convenience and maybe an unofficial get together there in the Appalachian Grill. Stay tuned!

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International Chili Society

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HUNTINGTON BEACH ELKS LODGE REGIONAL

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(Formerly Silverado Days Regional)

August 22, 2009

Submitted by Karen Ray

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When we cooked in the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge cookoff in May, we thought that it was a very good event. Don Hammes, who is a member of this Elks Lodge, lends his chili expertise to advise the hard-working Lodge members. The May cookoff was a well-organized day with quality vendors and lots of things going on. We looked forward to revisiting this venue for today's relocated Silverado Days Cookoff. That anticipation was rewarded with another quality event, which included a very nice car show, a community fair, a silent auction, a raffle, more quality vendors and a dee-jay who entertained all day. As was the case with the May event, the Elks cookoff team was spearheaded by Ron Courreges and functioned with great competency.

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Sadly, today was also the date for the memorial service for longtime chilihead George "Stinky" Gaskill, who passed away two weeks ago. At the cooks' meeting and at each of the judges' meetings, we all paused for a moment to remember Stinky and his many years of participation in the ICS. We just know that Stinky was looking down on the day's activities, probably passing around his bottle of peppermint schnapps to Andy, Jeep and Ormly.

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Today's contestants numbered 18 for traditional red chili, who included 4 new teams and one team who were first-time cooks two weeks ago at Arroyo Grande. There were also 9 chili verde competitors, 7 of whom cooked only chili verde. The cookoff was also very well supported by chilihead judges, many of whom have already made their travel plans for West Virginia, along with some local folks who wanted to help out. Later in the day, the judging panel was enhanced by Mike and Tony Austin, Claude and Joyce Covington and Norm and Bobbie Gaul, who had paid final respects to Stinky at his memorial service. In all, 31 chili aficionados sampled the traditional red chili.

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Officiating at the cookoff were Dennis Macklin as Chief Judge and Allene Macklin as Chief Scorekeeper. Steve Porter conducted the cooks' and judges' meetings, saying that he needed the practice; yeah, right, Steve! Allene was assisted by Karen Ray and Mary Ellen Weber, who were later joined by Linda Porter. The judging area was very efficiently supported by Elks member, George Beaver, who kept the beer and water flowing and the judging condiments in place. The Elks Lodge team tallied the results of the People's Choice and Best Booth contests in a very timely manner. The winners, who were announced by Claude Covington, were:

Best Booth:

Marie Colacchio, "Shooter Girls", a first-time cook

Salsa (11 contestants):

3^rd: Russell Barnes

2^nd Barbara Ward

1^st Mike Stewart

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Chili Verde (9 contestants):

3^rd Mark Hammes

2^nd Sachiko Brecke

1^st Karen Angotti

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People's Choice Chili (everyone):

3^rd Mark Hammes, "Ham-Ass Chili"

2^nd Ron Courreges, "Bad Boys Chili Team"

1^st Marie Colacchio, Shooter Girls"

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Traditional Red Chili:

4^th place tie (not broken) Kenneth King and Marty Leitner with 20 points

3^rd Jim Rasey with 27 points

2^nd Jim LaTendresse with 37 points

1^st Barbara Ward (the Queen of Last Chance) with 38 points

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Good luck to the winners in Charleston, West Virginia in just six weeks!

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Rocky Mountain Regional

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Colorado State Cookoff Results

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The base of the Winter Park Ski Resort (9000 ft.) was the site of two great cookoffs this past weekend. It was sunny and warm both days and the rain held out on Sunday till Red Chili turn in before it dumped on the cookoff site. We had cooks this year from Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Over $1400 was raised selling 2 for $1 tasting cups, for the country's premier National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), based there at the Winter Park Ski Resort.

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Thank you's go out once again to Patty McCarthy, Chairperson and Aaron Davidson, her right hand man, along with other volunteers, including Mike Rook, who helped make this two day event such a success. Kathy Plager, along with help from Kay Rook, and Al Henry, did a great job on scorekeeping both days, and made my job as Chief Judge easier, especially when we had a 4-way tie for 2nd Place in Chili Verde on Saturday.

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The Guacamole Off had even more entries this year than in the past. The cooks seemed to enjoy the mountain views, along with the camaraderie amongst themselves.

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On to the results:

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Rocky Mountain Regional (Saturday)

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Guac-off

3rd Place - Deborah Hoyhtya

2nd Place - Steve McNicol

1st Place - Sean Richardson

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Salsa

3rd Place - Gary Hunt

2nd Place - Steve Tomasek III

1st Place - Judy Wedemeyer

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Chili Verde

5th Place - Chris Everhart

4th Place - Dianne Gatschet

3rd Place - Steve McNicol

2nd Place - Wes Carlson (winning the 4-way tie for 2nd)

1st Place - Nick Knutson

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Red Chili

HM 5th Place - Kim Chapman

HM 4th Place - Nolan Cordova

3rd Place - Judy Wedemeyer

2nd Place - Mary Parker

1st Place - Chris Everhart - Fla (His first 1st Place in Red)

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Colorado State (Sunday)

Salsa

HM 5th Place - Ann Marie Dinkle

HM 4th Place - Nick Knutson

3rd Place - Steve Tomasek III

2nd Place - Hank Wedemeyer

1st Place - Greg Virant

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Chili Verde

HM 5th Place - Dianne Gatschet

HM 4th Place - Greg Virant

3rd Place - Andy Gatschet (winning the 3-way tie for 3rd)

2nd Place - Wes Carlson (Fifth 2nd Place - ahhhh)

1st Place - Kathy Weiss (Smiling from ear to ear)

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Red Chili

HM 5th Place - Nolan Cordova

HM 4th Place - Judy Wedemeyer

3rd Place - Keri Law

2nd Place - Mary Parker

1st Place - Nick Knutson (Had a great weekend!!)

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Chief Judge

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National Kidney Foundation's 2009 Chili Fest'

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September 26th -- 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, Missouri

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Make plans to compete in the 34th Annual Missouri Chili Fest' benefiting National Kidney Foundation Serving Eastern Missouri & Metro East -- Saturday, September 26, 2009, 11 am to 6 pm at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, Missouri!

Westport Plaza, an upscale restaurant, business and entertainment complex, offers great hotel

accommodations at the adjacent Sheraton Lakeside Chalet, Sheraton Tower hotels and other nearby hotel chains. Visitors to Westport Plaza enjoy an array of international restaurants and unique retail offerings within the walkways and open courtyards of the Plaza's Old World Village.

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Join thousands of chili and music lovers for this annual fall festival featuring live music, chili and salsa sampling, icy cold beverages, festival foods and entertainment for the kids. New this year – a beer tasting event featuring a variety of domestic, imported and craft beers.

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Entries include ICS contests in Traditional Red chili, Chili Verde and Salsa, as well as People's Choice in those categories, White Chili, and Vegetarian Chili. All teams have a chance to claim titles in Showmanship and Fundraising competitions.

Your participation in this fun-filled fundraising event helps National Kidney Foundation to provide

community health programs aimed at preventing kidney disease and improving patient care.

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Admission is $5.00 per person and kids under 12 are admitted free. Chili and salsa samples are fifty cents. Other food and beverages are available and are reasonably priced. For information, call (314) 961-2828, or visit http://www.nkfchilicookoff.org/. Registration is now available on the website.

$2,500 in Cash Prizes, Plaques, Medals and Bragging Rights!

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T-shirts & Goody Bags for Cooks

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10803 Olive Blvd., suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63141 * 314.961.2828 ph * 314.961.0888 fax * http://www.kidneyemo.org/

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Michael Goldstein

Event Chair

314.277.9551

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Maryland State Chili Cook-Off .

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Hey folks just a friendly reminder that on September 12th (Saturday) in Frederick Maryland. Hard Times Cafe and Flying Dog Brewery presents the Maryland State Chili Cook Off. The event coincides with Gonzo Fest at the Flying Dog Brewery. Gonzo Fest is the anniversary of flying dog coming to Maryland from Colorado. There will be live bands and plenty of handcrafted beer. Last year's event was attended by over 4000 people and the chili cooks were well represented.

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If there is interest from any of you qualified cooks, there is an option to have what they call the Gonzo Cup. Last year there were 4 cooks and it was a winner take all event. They have a few cooks interested in it, but would like to see more.

What a way to stretch your chili legs before The Big Dance only a month after. "So come one, come all, andl bring your reds greens and salsas 'cos they're doing all 3." Sign up through the ICS website, or stay tuned for more information on prizes and contacts and updates soon.

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If you have never been to our neck of the woods feel free to contact me for hotel info or any other travel related needs. (Kim and I live just a stones throw from the site).

Thanks for your time.

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Ghon Eckley

ghoneckley@comcast.net

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SKIP COOLEY 70^th Birthday

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Skip Cooley will be 70 on August 29.

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We will be surprising him with a birthday bash at Reno Regional.

Please send congratulations (condolences) to CRealty105@aol.com

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cards to

Skip Cooley

c/o Medcrafts

3790 WEST Hidden Valley Drive

Reno NV 89502.

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SUNDAY - Aug. 23, 2009

Oregon State Chili Cookoff

It was a perfect day in Bonanza, Oregon. The weather was great, the crowds plentiful and the cooks as wonderful as always. We had 19 Red cooks, 11 Chili Verde cooks and 10 Salsa entries!!! Thank you for all you have helped make this a great success - Fritz Rubins for being our Chief Judge and the best there is! Also to the Beaver family who has a entry in this cook off since 2005!!
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Salsa –

1st Karen Petersen,

2nd Lynn Robinson
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Chili Verde –

1st Barbara Hess,

2nd Don Schemling,

3rd Carolyn Voris
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Red Chili –

1st Miranda Beaver,

2nd Steve McIntire,

3rd Rick Decker
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Peoples Choice - Bill Hess
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Thank you,
Glennise Tyree

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BACK TO BACK

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SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL

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TEXAS STATE CHILI COOKOFF'S

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Dear chili friends,

The Texas back to back chili cookoff's are fast approaching. September 5th and 6th will see the San Antonio Regional ,a NEW ICS Chili Cookoff as well as the prestigious Texas State at a different location this year!

This is a unique opportunity for YOU to cook in Texas and you'll have SIX chances to qualify for the 2009 WCCC!!!!

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If you're flying in,tables and tarps can be arranged for you if we know about it in advance.

There is too much going on with these two great events to list here.

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Highlights include:

Country music star Billy Currington Saturday night at Cowboys Dance Hall! http://www.cowboysdancehall.com/San-Antonio/Events/

Beautiful trophys for the winners both days!

(Almost) Guaranteed no rain at these cookoffs!

Great music!!

Both of these ICS sanctioned Chili Cookoff's benefit Soldiers Angels and the great work they do worldwide with our troops!

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To sign up or for more information please go to www.chilicookoff.com

If you have any questions or need any information,don't hesitate to contact me.

Kat and I are looking forward to seeing YOU in San Antonio,Texas! September 5&6 2009!!!

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Michael Freedman

860-749-4786

madmike@chilict.com

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SKIP COOLEY 70^th Birthday

Skip Cooley will be 70 on August 29.

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We will be surprising him with a birthday bash at Reno Regional.

Please send congratulations (condolences) to CRealty105@aol.com

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cards to

Skip Cooley

c/o Medcrafts

3790 WEST Hidden Valley Drive

Reno NV 89502.

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ICS INFO – From Vickie

There have been numerous requests for some information about the requirements for People's Choice Chili at the WCCC. We cannot give you information that we do not have. Carol is presently in Charleston and has been for a few days now trying to get all the details together so she can pass complete information on to the cooks on her return. We are hoping by the end of the week to get those requirements out to you all. Thanks for your patien ce.

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