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Robert W. Johnson, a former member of the Schroon Lake Fish and Game club, has died. He was 80. His family reports he passed away peacefully last Thursday, February 19 at his home in Florida.
You can read more about Robert, from the his official obit published by the PostStar, here.
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.
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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