WEDNESDAY - Feb. 24, 2010

DESERT RAT REGIONAL

California City

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On the last Saturday of March 03/27/10 The American Legion will once again be hosting the Desert Rat Regional Chili Cookoff in beautiful California City. You will have the honor of being in the presence of Him in Charge Dirty Ole Phil. A very interesting and dynamic personality bubbling over with enthusiasm and anesthetic with alacrity. California City located in the high desert north east of Los Angeles, it is a place that John Wayne never thought about visiting a place where Chuck Yeager flew over on his way to visit the sound barrier. Cal City has blue skies and clean recycle air from LA where you might see a U2 aircraft or the space shuttle or even a tired old DC 3. It is a place where even Bob Wiseman might see a rattler on the old Spanish Trail (a rattler is British terminology for a freight train). Dirty Ole Phil has once again provided breakfast for his cooks and judges (the first 50 in attendance) yummy. The prize money is nothing to sneeze at $500 $300 $100 for both red and green chilies, salsa $100 to the winner. We are expecting a big contingency of RVs this year as there is plenty of room for dry camping on clean dirt. If you are planning to attend in your RV please notify me or Dirty Ole Phil if you haven't already. Willma Maehl will be working in the judging area as Wrangler and tortilla slicer. There will be music provided by disk jockey Randy playing your favorite tunes. The emcee for the day is the unmistakable disciplinarian Pete Caimi to keep everything rolling on time and smoothly.

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STEW CHALLENGE

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It has been requested again & again to have a "Bragging Rights" Dutch Oven (the heavy black iron pot) Stew Challenge on the Friday 26 March 2010, before the Desert Rat Regional March 27, 2010. The rules will be very simple, must be cooked in cast-iron pot using charcoal or campfire (no propane type stoves) and ready for judging at 1800 (6 p.m.) Friday night. Judges will be picked on the spot or before. Dazzling Donnie will handle the scorekeeping. The stew will be judged on taste.

Please let Phil know if you intend to cook stew.

Besides bragging rights we will have some useful prizes. A $15 entry fee will be required for expenses and bribes, with remaining monies returned as prize money. A minimum of five cooks are needed. So please sign-up to cook as this will be my dinner Friday night and nobody wants to see Capt. Jim waste away to a ton.

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Him in charge Dirty Ole Phil Phill.Morosky@Verizon.Net

Chief Scorekeeper Donnie Gordon & Supreme Scorekeeper of Stewdom

Chief Judge Capt. Jim Maehl & Supreme Judge of Stewdom

chiliheadjim@aol.com

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By Capt. Jim

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2010 CARSON VALLEY COOKOFFS

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The 18^th Annual Carson Valley Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair sponsored by the Carson Valley Sertoma Club will be a two day back-to-back Regional on Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25, 2010 at the Carson Valley Inn (CVI) located on US 395 in Minden, Nevada, about 14 miles south of Carson City.

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Entry fees are $35 for Red - $25 for Green - $15 for Salsa. PLEASE register either on the web or by mail ahead of time because it really helps to know how many will be competing in which categories.

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It will be held in the parking lot between the General Store/Gas station and the Hotel/Casino alongside US 395. You can set up any time after 10 AM Friday or before 9 AM Saturday. We will provide some degree of security Friday and Saturday night but due to the open exposure we cannot guarantee complete security. The CVI has insisted that nothing be driven into the asphalt. Please cooperate with us on this. Our local fire department now requires one fire extinguisher per booth. (They didn't say what type or how big.)

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David & Kathy Hipskind will again be our chief judge and scorekeeper. Thanks to you two.

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The CVI has blocked a limited number of rooms and RV spaces at reduced rates. Reservations can be made at 1-800-321-6983, Ext 1 and be sure to mention Group # 100005011945. Your Group # for internet reservations http://www.cvinn.com/ is 501945. Rates, including tax, are as follows and you will note are lower than last year:

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Hotel - $84.15 (Fri & Sat) - $68.31 (Sun)

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Motor Lodge - $68.31 (Fri & Sat) - $58.41 (Sun)

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RV Resort - $24.75 (30 amp) - $26.73 (50 amp)

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We look forward to seeing you and if you have any questions, please contact me at 775-265-5463 or MrFritz@charter.net .

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Keep Your Pot Warm

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Fritz Rubins

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The Worlds Best Chili Cooks cookbook

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Hi Everyone, I need your help. I want to compile a cookbook. "Beyond Chili,The Worlds Best Chili Cook's Family Jewels" A compilation of recipes (not chili) that is your "signature dish". Your recipe is THE one that your family and friends expect you to cook for them when there is a get-together, again NOT chili. You guys and gals are the BEST chili cooks in the world and it would a be fun project to do. So... if you have that special recipe, and I know you do, please email it to me at ratrodchili@hotmail.com. I will work on it in my spare time and someday maybe we will have our own cookbook.
Thanks Ron Boisseranc

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MONDAY - Feb 22, 2010

ANN GREENWAY

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Ann Greenway, wife of Lee Greenway, passed away last Thursday. Ann's health had been failing for sometime. Ann's husband, Lee, was an ICS Advisory Board member for many years and preceded Ann in passing. Ann was on the board of the Western Regional Chili Cookoff and was a scorekeeper for many ICS events including the World's Championships.

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A celebration of Ann's life is being planned. Details will be posted when we receive them. Condolences can be sent to Dale Greenway, 5102 Calle de Arboles, Torrance CA 90505

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Carol Hancock

Chief Executive Officer

International Chili Society

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SATURDAY - Feb. 20, 2010

Molloys cookoff

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Molloys District cookoff will be held Sunday May 2nd. at Historic Old Molloys in Colma Ca. just south of SF. Red, Green and Salsa. This cookoff will be its 31st year and is a really fun cookoff with a community division as well.

Contact Steve Boldenweck sfrhino@comcast.net

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AZ Copperstate Regional

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AZ Valley of the Sun Regional

(Back to Back)

(In Phoenix, Arizona area)

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Greetings from Ahwatukee!!!

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WE NEED COOKS AND JUDGES!!!

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SIX (6) ICS WORLD QUALIFIERS

Only a little over 3 weeks remain to cook in the Back to Back AZ Copperstate Regional and AZ Valley of the Sun Regional cookoffs again this year on March 13th and 14th in our lovely Ahwatukee Park. We will again have security on site Saturday night so cooks can leave their tents and belongings instead of packing it all up and setting up again. What a deal!!! Entry fees are $35 for Red, $30 for Green, and $15 for Salsa. In addition, 1 gallon of People's Choice is required. If you need tables, chairs or canopies they are available for rent. A table plus 2 chairs is $10 and a canopy is $15 for a two-day rental.

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Lodging is still available at the Extended Stay America (1.22 miles from our location). This is a 1 bedroom queen suite with a kitchen and full refrigerator for only $64.99 per night. The same suite is also available with two double beds for $74.99. This is a terrific deal for Phoenix in peak season. It is a nice, clean hotel and very close to our facility. To get this deal, you need to book before February 19th and tell the booking agent that you are with the International Chili Society. She has blocked off 20 rooms. Their address is 14245 S. 50th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044 and phone number is 480-785-0464. If you have any problems with the reservation, ask to speak with Milijana.

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Susan Hyden

Cookoff Chairman

shyden@ahwatukeehoa.com

480-893-1942

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Bob Dinneweth/Bob Plager - Chief Judges

Louise Dinneweth/Kathy Plager - Chief Scorekeepers

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Wild Wild West Fest Regional

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Southern Colorado Regional

(Back to Backs)

The dates are set. The Wild Wild West Fest and Southern Colorado REGIONALS will be held May 15th and May 16th, on Union Avenue in downtown beautiful Pueblo, Colorado. These cookoffs will be held in conjunction with the Wild Wild West Fest and the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). More info will follow in the near future. Please plan on attending two fun filled and great run cookoffs.

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George Lott - Pueblo Chernobyl Chili

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