Who Won The Great Chili Cook Off? Everyone!

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Pictured: Ruthie Peterson and her People's Choice Award with organizer Shelby Davis

At today’s inaugural Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off there were winners everywhere. From the benefactors of the event, The Schroon Lake EMS Squad, to the all of those lucky enough to sample the terrific chili from the home cooks and local area restaurants, the smiles on everyone’s faces today said it all.

Dozens came out for the event and sampled 11 varieties of meat and veggie chili. Organizer Shelby Davis, who came up with the idea of the cook off, was very happy with the turnout.

“For our first year out, this was a huge success,” Shelby, said today. “Everybody had a good time”.

Prizes were given in three categories: Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili and The People’s Choice Award.  A panel of four judges awarded points in three categories: flavor, color and texture.

The trophy for the Best Veggie Chili went to Patty Christian for her Witherbee’s Carriage House Vegetarian Chili. Patty also picked up top honors winning the Meaty Chili Award with her Witherbee’s Buckboard Chili, which featured ground beef.

“I’m sweating,” a stunned and smiling Patty (above) said after winning the awards.

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This Week At Scroon Lake

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You already know about the presentation by the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society this afternnon -- see below -- but Monday isn't over just yet. Don't forget about:

The Monday Night Boat House Jam. This acoustic only jam is a perfect place to spend some time, if you want to play your fiddle or sax, or just sit back and watch. The Boat House @ 7pm.

Kids/Youth Golf @ the Town Course. 6 pm - 7:30 pm.

Co-Ed Basketball @ the Town Courts. Grades 7 and up. 6 - 8 pm.

Tuesday

Kids Yoga 10 - 10:30 am @ True North Yoga. (518) 810-7871.

Schroon Lake Pontoon Boat Tour. Learn all about the history o' The Lake. 11 am. Tickets and reservations @ The Chamber Of Commerce. (518) 532-7675.

The Celtic and folk group Woods Tea Company plays a concert @ The Boat House. 8 pm. (518) 532-9259.

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Jammed, Packed Weekend

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It’s another jammed, packed weekend in your favorite lake town, so get crackin’

Tonight

The Upstate New Yorker’s bring their combo 1950 and 60s style of rock to the upstairs bar at Witherbee’s Carriage House.

7 pm – 11 pm Witherbee’s Carriage House, 518-532-9595. 581 U.S. State Route 9 

Giddy Up Cowboy (and girls!)  at Word of Life Family Fun night and Rodeo. The action begins at 7 pm at the WOL Ranch with a family fair -- moon bounce, petting zoo and snack bar -- with the rodeo at 8 pm.

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