Fire District 6 Host Chili Cook Off

On Saturday, Fire District #6 hosted their second annual chili cookoff and fundraiser at the fire station in Burns. The first chili cookoff, held last year, had only a half dozen competitors, but great chili. I attended the first event and found it to be an enjoyable, relaxing time among a small group of some off the most friendly people you'll find. This year, I found myself among the competitors. Only there weren't just six pots of chili. I found myself competing against 20 other chili chefs in a highly competitive event, but still a lot of fun.

The competitors ranged in age from about eight...