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From the PubDef archive — published December 4, 2007, restored 2026. Links and embedded media may point to archived copies.

VIDEO: Ortmann’s Chili Cookoff

By Antonio French

Filed Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 12:00 PM

Ken and Pat Ortmann are generous with the chili, but stingy with the secret recipes.

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