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Legion Auxiliary holds first annual chili cookoff

Joey McCutchan, Nelson Legion Club first place chili cookoff winner, stands by Teresa Walton, the event co-chair.

Nelson Legion Auxiliary held its first annual chili cookoff on Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Legion Post meeting room. The event was co-chaired by Teresa Walton and Kaitlyn McCutchan with the assistance of DeAnna Tuttle, auxiliary president. Tasters were treated to a choice of 12 chili recipes ranging from mild white to raging hot red varieties and voted for their favorites. Non-chili eating guests were served chicken noodle soup. Several varieties of crackers, cornbread and dessert were available.

Joey McCutchan received first place honors with his "Road Runner" entry. Second place resulted in a tie between Tammy Frahm's "Whistling White" and Opie McClure's "Poor Man's Stew." Chuck Tuttle's "Aw Shoot" received third place. Winners were awarded cash prizes for their efforts.

The auxiliary members were excited about the number of entries and fellowship with community members in attendance and are already planning next year's event.