Fun At The Chili Fest

Photo by Joe Steiniger: Anne Gregson and Myriam Friedman: The Too Bean Or Not To Bean Chili Team.

The smile on the face of Shelby Davis Saturday afternoon said it all: another successful Schroon Chili Cook-off. Dozens of folks got the chance to taste 11 different chilis, created by area restaurants, awesome home chefs and fire and rescue squads. Many of those tasting yesterday were sledders, on the Annual Schroon North Hudson Snow mobile Club’s Poker Run.

“I’m really happy, but I always want more chilis,” Shelby told Schroon Laker.

“My plan is to grow this and attract restaurants from all over the North Country.”

1st Place Trophy Veggie Chili - Grandma's Chili, Bo and Melissa Moses

1st Place Trophy Meaty Chili  - Schroon Lake EMS Life Saving Chili, Fran Ramirez, Schroon Lake EMS

1st Place Trophy Fire House/EMS Squad: - Schroon Lake EMS Life Saving Chili, Fran Ramirez, Schroon Lake EMS

People's Choice Trophy: 1st Place Trophy - After Burner, Tom Beach, EMS Instructor

The big winner  -- Fran Ramirez -- who picked up two awards, was stunned when she heard her name called twice.

From Fran: “Had an amazing time at the Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off with an awesome group of people! So many delicious chilis, with their own unique flavors! That's why I am so surprised, no floored, that I took home 2 trophies, Best Meaty Chili and Best Fire/Rescue Squad Chili, representing Schroon Lake EMS! And not to mention 2nd place for People's Choice! Thank you all who came out to support our squad! and Thank you to Mr.Ps Mr. P's Mountain Smokehouse and Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! — feeling fantastic”.

All of the profits from the event, which Shelby started four years ago,  go to the Schroon EMS Squad. For the full official list, check out our Food and Drink Section.

Chili, Chili Chili

Right about now the chefs entering Saturday's 4th Annual Schroon Chili Cook-Off are putting the finishing touches on their creations, with names like  Ski-Doo, After Burner and Artery Choke 3.0!  This year will be 14 chilis to taste. All of the funds raised go to support the Schroon EMS Squad.

There’s unlimited tasting wristbands for  $15, or single tasting tickets for a  $1. The cook-off  -- an officials stop on the annual Schroon Lake-North Hudson Poker Run -- kicks off at 11.30 am.

Trophies will be presented for Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili, Best Chili by Fire/Rescue Squad and People's Choice Trophy. Presentations at 1:15 pm.

Judges include :Joe Steiniger,  Curtis Becraft, Carla Lynne Hall, John Sawyers, David Peterson, Tony Tenda and Anna Bentley Hay

The details: The event goes 1:30 pm  at the Mountainside Gym, 165 US Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY  12870.

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Sledders: Start Your Engines

As the snow falls this morning, we are reminded what an out standing season it has been for sledders. The greater Schroon trial system has been attracting snowmobilers from all over – bringing business to many local eateries on the trails, including Witherbee’s and Sticks and Stones, as well as The Paradox Brewery and Main Street.

And besides Mother Nature’s contribution to the season with several feet of the white stuff early on, members of the Schroon North Hudson Snow Mobile Club got a jump start on grooming the trails which has made them a joy to ride. This week those trail are going to get a work out with Club’s annual Poker Run.

Sign up begins this Friday, February 20 at Sticks & Stones Restaurant from 6 pm - 9 pm or Saturday morning at Timber Wolf Pub from 9 am - 11 am. The run ends at the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club. Club President Leanna Welch is hoping for a big turnout.

“There are a lot of people still in town and the kids are out, so hopefully they will be able to ride this Saturday,” Leanna told Schroon Laker today.

The ride ends at the Fish and Game Club, where there will be a dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers and other dishes, drawing of prizes, and a Chinese raffle.

“We have a couple of amazing items – I don’t want to spoil the surprise, you have to be there,” Leanna said. Stops on the run include  Dave Whitty’s Sales and Service, The Mt. Severance Store, The Timber Wolf, Flanagan’s, Stewarts, The Fish and Game Club, DeCesare’s Pizza, Sticks and Stones, Witherbee’s Carriage House, The 4th Annual Chili Fest at the Mountainside Gym and the Black Bear Pub in Pottersville. 

Leanna, a few months into her Presidency, says she is enjoying the role.

“It has been an exciting time. The club has great volunteers, to whom I am grateful to for all their hard work”. 

The club’s current membership is 186 and Leanna hopes to grow that number. She encourages riders in this Saturday’s run who are not members to sign up. Fore more info call (518) 532-0253.