SATURDAY - Sept. 5, 2009

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE

1^st Annual File & Spice New Hampshire Regional Cookoff

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The day was perfect. It was sunny with temperatures in the low 80's with what was supposed to be a mild breeze but turned out quite gusty at times. The venue was a recreational field set on a hill surrounded by trees. It was totally disconnected from the real world.

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The day started out with a parade of fire equipment and classic cars. You could hear the sirens for quite a while before they made their appearance at the cookoff site. A classic car show and a fireman's muster were also part of the event and people came to see the muster and cars, as well as the cookoff. An early estimate was that about 750 people showed up for the cookoff which exceeded expectations.

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Cooks came from New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire to cook at this event. 2007 World Champion Jerry Buma also came up just to judge. Thanks, Jerry.

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The results:

Best Booth

Don Ouellette, NH

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People's Choice

Milton Fire & Rescue

ICS Salsa (7 cooks)

5^th Place (Honorable Mention) - Ryan Latkofsky, Big Dogs Chili, CT

4^th Place (Honorable Mention) – Wendy Hennessey, Tailgate Chili, NH

3^rd Place – Darryl Dunnum, Double D's Slow Squirrel Chili, CT

2^nd Place – Tracey Navaroli, Hers (not Mrs. Chili Medic), MA

1^st Place – Don Ouellette, Top Hat Chili, NH

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ICS Red (9 cooks)

5^th Place (Honorable Mention) – Don Ouellette, Top Hat Chili, NH

4^th Place (Honorable Mention) – Dave Schulman, No Antidote Chili, CT

3^rd Place – Scott Navaroli, Chili Medic, MA

2^nd Place – Kurt Leithner, Dirty Kurty Chili, NJ

1^st Place – Dave Bolduc, Northern Heat Chili, NH (A rookie)

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Congratulation to Andre Gagne for putting together this very successful first event. The feedback from the cooks was very positive and we're hoping this event will continue to grow and be even more successful next year.

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SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL

The San Antonio Regional Chili Cookoff was an overwhelming succes for a 1st year event.Judging done by 50% ICS cooks and schooled new judges. The BEST Chili's and Salsa won. We couldn't have asked for a better venue,crew, or non profit ever!

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Salsa
1st place Cindy Reed Wilkins
2nd place Bob Lisherness
3rd place Barbara Herrin
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Chili Verde
1st place Bob Lisherness
2nd place Bob McNaughton
3rd place Vicky Elsford

ICS RED

1st Place Red Chili Bruce Wilkins Got a beautiful trophy and a autographed guitar
2nd place Steve Ashman
3rd. place Louis Gonzalez

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A really great day was had by all as was evidenced by all of the happy cooks faces!
More tomorrow from the Texas State Chili Cookoff!
If you want to se the pics,please go to
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2015299&id=1428564048&l=16a3360e8e
Kat and Michael Freedman

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WEDNESDAY - Spet 2, 2009

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR

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NANCY & DICK SWENBERGER

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gwtwchili@gmail.com

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STARTS TODAY 9-1-2009

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Fire & Spice NH Regional

Well, the Inaugural Fire & Spice NH Regional Chili Cookoff is on our doorstep and it is looking to be a gorgeous weekend. Perfect weather for an absolutely fun filled day of chili, cars and entertainment. We are still looking for cooks and hopefully those who register will also participate in the Peoples Choice. And, as a special deal, we will be waiving the Peoples Choice registration fee if you register for the ICS competition. We have a minimum of 5 gallon rule, but are recommending 15 gallons for the sheer numbers we are expecting. You may still register through the ICS website, or you may come September 5th to the Wakefield Ballfields in Wakefield NH and register there. The address is 1334 Wakefield Rd in Sanbornville NH. When you get close, there are numerous signs guiding you in. We recommend you make your way to the fields by 830am as the parade steps off at 9am and you will be stuck in traffic.

There are approximately 50 cars registered to attend in the parade and the car show and the firefighters will be sparring against each other in the muster. Our entertainment is top notch for the day with the Crazy River Band and Jillian sharing the stage. We also have a special raffle of an autographed Tim McGraw guitar on September 5th....and, since he is in the area, he MAY show up to give it to you.

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We count on you chili heads to help make this a successful first year and again, if you have thoughts of competing, please join us on Saturday and show off your cooking talent. You won't be disappointed.

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Any questions, please call 603.522.2064. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
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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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TUESDAY - Sep. 1, 2009

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR

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NANCY & DICK SWENBERGER

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gwtwchili@gmail.com

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STARTS TODAY 9-1-2009

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Chili, Blues 'N Brews ICS Regional

September 12^th

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ICS Red, Green and Salsa

Great chance to qualify for WCCC one month away

Red Prizes 1^st $1000, 2^nd $750, 3^rd $500

Green 1^st $250

Salsa 1^st $250

Plaques for top 3 in all cook-offs

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Enter the PC with 2 gallons and we're waiving your fee for the Red!

PC purse $500

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We're at 20+ cooks with more coming in daily.

JOIN US AT THE PRECOOK-OFF PARTY FRIDAY NIGHT… FOOD, MUSIC AND BEER!

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Register at www.chilicookoff.com or go to www.waynesborodowntown.org for details

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Residence has partnered with us for room discounts to all cooks! group code G1031 rate code CBBS

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Rick Moyer

Events Coordinator

Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc.

301 West Main Street

Waynesboro, VA 22980

O: 540-942-6705

M: 540-910-8600

FAX: 540-942-6755

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PURE PLATINUM KEARNEY MESA

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1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

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COOKS AND JUDGES NEEDED FOR THIS LATE SEASONAL COOKOFF

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PRIZE MONEY IS

$1000.OO 1ST PLACE RED CHILI

$500.00 2ND PLACE RED CHILI

$250.00 3RD PLACE RED CHILI

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ENTRY FEE IS $40.00 + 1 GALLON OF PEOPLES' CHOICE CHILI

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WINNER QUALIFIES FOR LAST CHANCE COOKOFF AT THE WORLD

CHAMPIONSHIP AT CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA

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$100.00 FOR 1ST PLACE PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHILI

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THIS IS AN ADULT COOKOFF- ATTENDEES MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER

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TIME IS SHORT, PLEASE CONTACT LISA LEONTE OR EDWARD EVANS AT

858-278-2230 OR CLAUDE COVINGTON AT 909-322-4510

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YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT OUR CHILICOOKOFF WEBSITE

THE CHARITY IS THE INJURED MARINE SEMPER Fi FUND

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!

CLAUDE COVINGTON--CHIEF JUDGE

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CAMARILLO RANCH COOKOFF
There has been some confusion regarding the cooking times for Camarillo Ranch Cookoff Sunday 9/6. I was at the facility on Saturday and Joel Erickson is the Chief Judge and the cooking times will be:
Verde 10-1 and Red will be from 12-3;

NORMAL cooking times.

I think Yvonne had the judging meeting times mixed up with the cooking times. If anyone has any questions, please call me. 818-892-5034.

We have 19 Red cooks and 7 Verde signed up!! Thanks to all, and please everyone come out to help us judge!!!!

Thanks,

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MaryEllen Weber

International Laser Group

Phone 800-937-2880 ext 3217

Phone 818-888-0400 ext 3217

Fax 818-888-0913

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FORRESTHILL, CA District

Foresthill is still on for Saturday, September 5! Doubt we will have enough for salsa or verde, but if we do, we'll do it! We can use some red cooks, a beautiful park under the trees and on the grass. 12-3, as usual, come on up and get that 2nd District!

Steve Atkinson
Head Judge
"Two-Party Chili"

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MARYLAND STATE

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Hey folks,

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Jim Parker asked me to run this out for anyone interested in cooking Maryland State on September 12th. If you are interested in cooking PLEASE register. I know that there are several cook offs going on this Labor Day weekend, and some of you might be holding out to see what shakes out. The county health department needs a list of names so they can get all the permits ready. Really this is just a formality and if it's all they want then please help Jim get a head count. Also there are already 4 cooks registered in the Gonzo Cup for already qualified cooks. This cook off is a winner takes all event. So shoot Jim Parker an email if you plan on attending. Thanks for your time.

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Ghon Eckley

Jim Parker JimP@HardTimes.com

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GREAT LAKES REGIONAL

It is time for the 14th Annual Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off! Sunday, October 4, 2009

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Held in downtown Plymouth, Michigan one week before the WCCC in WV! This qualifies you for the 2010 WCCC. RED - GREEN - SALSA - PEOPLES CHOICE - BEST BOOTH! Come join them all!

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RED CHILI 1st Place $1000 CHILI VERDE 1st Place $300

2nd Place $250 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies

3rd Place $100

4th & 5th Place Trophies SALSA 1st Place $200

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BEST BOOTH $100 People's Choice 1st Place $100

2nd Place $75

3rd Place $50

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Motorcycle Show! Hottest Dog Contest! Live Entertainment! Dance Performances!

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Go to www.greatlakeschili.com You are GUARANTEED a GREAT Time!

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SUNDAY - Aug. 30, 2009

Banks of Elk District

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Clay WV Golden Apple Fest.

Chili cook off

9/20/09

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Sunday the day after Huntington WV cookoff.

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Hey chili heads we need to try and save this chili cook off, please email:

jorettagray@yahoo.com

It is the day after Huntington cook off

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Thanks,

Archie

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