SUNDAY - May 16, 2010

Bakersfield Cook-Off

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Cook-Off is now in the books. We would like to Thank, Jim & Eileen Beatty. They were gracious hosts for a get together the night before at their home. Jim did his famous pulled pork, chicken & brisket everyone had a GREAT time. Before I go into the winners, there are a few people that I must give a very BIG THANK YOU to - Mike & Bonnie Ford (who without their help, I would have been in alot of trouble) Walter Scott, the Chairperson, who had everything that we would or could need for judging ready for us.

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Here we go!!!!

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Salsa

Rick Decker - 3rd Place

Kim Cottiel - 2nd Place

Maude Swick - 1st. Place

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Verde

Paul LaRoche - 3rd Place

Irene Menchaca - 2nd Place

Tish Crawford - 1st Place

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Red

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Gene Beller - 3rd Place

Paul LaRoche - 2nd Place

Dave Thomas - 1st Place

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We would like Thank all of the Cooks who showed up, that made this event possible. We really appreciated it and we're sure that the Bakersfielf Optimist Club did, too.

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Barry & Sylvia

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New Jersey State Chili Cookoff

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and Salsa Festival

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The thunderstorms and lightning Friday night didn't deter us from driving to Toms River, NJ for the 21^st NJ State Chili Cookoff. We were confident that the storms would clear out. We awoke to sunshine and moderate temps. A perfect day for a cookoff. It did get a bit windy at times, but that was manageable. The cooks and the vendors held down tents for a time, but as the day progressed, serving all the spectators took over as the breeze subsided. We had a huge crowd as always and some enthusiastic judges. The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and Allen Consulting do a great job at this event and they have some very dedicated volunteers. We have the pleasure every year to work with Jane, Arleen, Denise, Linda and so many others, as well as many teens who devote their time to the events in this lovely town. Those cooks who have never been there should think about cooking there at least once.

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The winners:

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Salsa

3^rd – Frank Jensen, NJ

2^nd – Monica Parker, VA

1^st – Michael Scranton, NJ

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Verde

Tie for 3^rd

4^th – Jonathan Everin, NY

3^rd – Mike Freedman, CT

2^nd – Kurt Leithner, NJ

1^st – Judi Omerza, PA

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Red

Tie for 1^st and tie for 3^rd

5^th – Kurt Leithner, NJ

4^th – Rich Omerza, PA

3^rd – Ton Yanisko, NJ

2^nd – Monica Parker, VA

1^st – Dave Lorenz, NJ

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We had some VERY happy winners. Congratulations to all of them and we will see you in Manchester!

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MAIN STREET TEHACHAPI

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CHILI COOKOFF

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Come One, Come All

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This is a GREAT event right on Main Street

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June 19, 2010

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All events qualify for World in N.H.

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Red - Entry $35 + 1 Gal.

1st $500

2nd $300

3rd $100

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Verde - Entry $25

1st $300

2nd $200

3rd $100

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Salsa - Entry $10

1st $100

2nd $50

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Please apply on line or contact, Michelle Vance (661) 333-5932, mainstreet93561@sbcglobal.net or Barry Steinberg (818) 887-1467, ripchili@sbcglobal.net

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Thanks

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

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From Lake Tahoe, South Shore, The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club - and The reincarnated Great Lake Tahoe Chili Cookoff !

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ICS and Peoples Choice Chili Cookoffs #1 & #2 - June 12 & 13 at the MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa at Lake Tahoe, Nevada!

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The legendary Mr. Fritz Rubins from Carson Valley Nevada is our ramrod for Judges and Scorekeepers. ICS Web page will be updated later this week.

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HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! This is Lake Tahoe's Opening Weekend for the Summer. Lots fun adventures and entertainment. Plus our annual MS Dixie II & Tahoe Queen Sternwheeler Race on Sunday morning.

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We'll have kids activities, a great Arts & Crafts Faire, the Tahoe Blue Riders Motorcycle Show & Shine, a Live Band, a Surprise Guest and lots more.

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Help the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club give rebirth to the legendary South Tahoe Cookoffs of the last century. (we'll be accepting cooks registration right up till that weekend)

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There will be separate Peoples Choice Cookoffs for Service Clubs, Organizations and Businesses in conjunction with our ICS event. Registration is waived to ICS Cooks who cook up an extra minimum of 2 Gallons to give us support for the Peoples Choice.

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MontBleu Casino Resort (formerly Caesars Tahoe)is offering a $119/night room rate.

We are in the front parking area adjacent to the Arts & Crafts Faire. Other accommodations are available and will be posted soon.

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The Chili Pioneer Spirit of Carroll Shelby is alive and well at Lake Tahoe. Mr. Shelby started here at Lake Tahoe with his South Shore Motors and his famed Restaurant.

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See you at Beautiful Lake Tahoe in June! One of America's great Chili Cookoff Destinations! Check us out at http://www.tahoesouth.com/

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Thank You!!

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Brian Williams

brian@mediawestgroup.com

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