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The results of the 2005 PA State ICS Championship Chili Cookoff

Red Chili

1. Jane Bauer, Ragin Cajun Chili, Alexandria, VA

2. Christian Parker, Chili From Heaven, Leesburg, VA

3. Christine Johnson, Sneaky Pete Chili, Harrisburg, PA

4. Lew Wheeling, Yellow Jacket Chili, Reading, PA

5. Paul BUmgardner, Hell's Fire Chili, Lemoyne, PA

6. David Malllory, Nikki's Revenge Chili, Ohio

7. John Kane, Skid Mark Blues Chili, VA

8. Joe Muzic, Wiseguy Chili, Harrisburg PA

9. Tom Verbos, Tom's Terror Chili, Harrisburg, PA

10. Joe Otto, Hot Head Red Chili, Mechanicsburg, PA

11. Dennis Browne, Buffalo Chili, Enola, PA

12. Michael Machenka, Susquehanna Ski Chili, Carlisle, PA

Belly Burner Chili

1. Jeff Tinsman, Big Diggity Chili, Wormleysburg PA

Showmanship

1. Armageddon Chili

2. Backwoods Chili

3. Kamikazi Chili

Best Booth

1. Backwoods Horror Chili

2. Kamikazi Chili

3. Trailer Trash Chili

Pride of the Susquehanna Trophy

1. Christine Johnson, Sneaky Pete Chili, Harrisburg, PA

*Awarded by the Harrisburg area Riverboat Society to the individual from the local area who places highest in the Red Chili Competition.  Winner receives trophy, $250.00 and their name on the perpetual trophy.

David Hall Memorial Hospitality Plaque Winner

In honor of David Hall, a long time chili cook and supporter, to an individual each year who represents the spirit of a true chili head

Winner: Jeff Smith

Chili Verde

1. Debbie Yandric

2. Beverly King,

3. Kimberly Mallory OH

Red Chili - Peoples Choice

1. Stu Stoner, Swamp Rats Chili

2. Tim Yutz, Burning Desires Chili

3. Armageddon Chili

4. Trailer Trash Chili

5. Backwoods Horror Chili

*Judged by people contributing $.25 minimum for tastes of chili.  Total raised this year was TBA.

Salsa Cookoff

Best Overall

Wendy Browne

Exotic Salsa

1. Lisa Levi, Free Jeff Kittrell Chili

2. Patti Olenich, Swamp Rat Chili

3. Jim Parker

Conventional Salsa

1. Wendy Browne

2. Ken Fornwalt

3. Chas Chip Welsh

People's Choice Salsa

Patti Olenich, Swamp Rats, Etters PA

Comcast Cable's Restaurant Cookoff

Each year we have a competition among local restaurants to determine a State Restaurant Champion.  They all receive plaques, first through third and finalists.  First place also receives a large perpetual trophy of a copper chili pot which they keep for one year.

1. Flinchy's Restaurant, Camp Hill, PA

2. Firehouse Restaurant, Harrisburg, PA

3. Mansion House Restaurant, Middletown, PA

Restaurant People's Choice

1. Pete's Cafe, New Cumberland, PA

2. Flinchy's Restaurant, Camp Hill, PA