Chili cookoff draws support for West End fire department
Naomi Mesenbrink holding the $50 gift card from Montana Bar in Saltese she won at the WEVFD Chili Cookoff last Saturday. Around 50 people attended and supported the organization. (Photo by Susan Charles)
Phyllis Stevens smiles after receiving a $100 gift card for Superior Meats. (Photo by Susan Charles)
With so many activities going on in St. Regis and at the taverns in Saltese and DeBorgia last Saturday, West End Volunteer Department Fire Chief Frank Magee was very appreciative of the turnout for the second Chili Cookoff.
“We had more people attend and had nine contestants this year. And it sure looked like everyone was having a good time,” he said. “We had $100 for first place like we did last year — that went to Naomi Mesenbrink. For second place, the $50,000 Bar gave us a swag-bag full of Montana souvenirs from their gift shop that my wife, Louise, won. And Hydie Belzak placed third place winning a ribbon. The decisions were by five judges there for that purpose."
"Man, there was some really great chili!” Magee grinned.
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