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Tuesday March 7, 2023
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Welcome To The 36th Issue of Volume 2!
GOOD FOOD, GOOD FUN
The American Legion Post 170, Auxiliary Unit 170 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron sponsored its first chili cook off on Saturday, March 4, Lange Hall at Hope Lutheran Church. The entire community was invited to attend.
The fun started at noon as the chili chefs brought their treasures for the competition. Attendees ranged from little kids to big kids, they all became “judges” of the eleven different flavors, including pork chili, beef and pork chili, red chili, green chili with beans, some were spicy, some were mild. After tasting each chili the “judges” voted for their favorite and then settled down to a full bowl of their tasty choice.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 complemented the chili with their bake sale. Items included cookies, chocolate treats, brownies, pumpkin bread, cake pops, and cupcakes just to name a few. Sons of the American Legion Squadron sold sodas and water to complete lunch.
Chili chefs came from all three groups as well as our community family and friends. One team of chefs were husband and wife competing against each other. Guess who won??!!
Trophies were presented for 3rd, 2nd and 1st prizes, along with refund of their entry fees and they alreadyhead up on the list of cooks for the NEXT Chili Cook Off. Trisha Schoenfelder won third prize but by no way was it a less tasty delicacy. Marilyn Kieffer won 2nd prize with another fabulous chili and Marilyn Kieffer won 1st prize. YES that’s right, she won 1st and 2nd a double batch of outstanding chili. We say Marilyn is the “Queen of Chili.” Congratulations to all entries because they were all winners. The veterans were the real winners because all proceeds go to The Legion, Auxiliary and Sons program for Veterans, Affairs and Rehab. These programs are available to any veteran, widow or family in Custer County. VA & R are Americanism programs.
Special thank you for everyone that had a chili entry, all the “judges” and all who worked really hard to make this event happen. Everyone had a “rootie, tootie” good day.
Carol Kennedy, The American Legion Post 170 Westcliffe Jr. Vice Commander/Chaplain
Photo left to right
Marilyn Kieffer, “Queen of Chili.” Richard Posadas Post 170 Commander, and Trisha Schoenfelder
More Photos of the American Legion Post 170 Chili Cookoff
Photos by Ted Ballard of The Valley Beat
Wet Mountain Fire Protection District
Jr. Firefighter Program
What a great training night!
Congrats to our following Members:
Noah Tillotson promoted to Lieutenant
Micheal Moos promoted to Lieutenant
Ty Bomgardner, voted into Membership!
Ty has been a part of the Jr. Firefighter program since the fall of 2021
and proved to the department his dedication to this community and
passion for firefighting. The department has never voted a Jr.
Firefighter into membership waiving the probation period. Ty is
currently enrolled at Pueblo Community College studying Fire Science.
Great job Team, our community is lucky to have you all!
Congrats to our following Members:
Noah Tillotson promoted to Lieutenant
Micheal Moos promoted to Lieutenant
Ty Bomgardner, voted into Membership!
Ty has been a part of the Jr. Firefighter program since the fall of 2021
and proved to the department his dedication to this community and
passion for firefighting. The department has never voted a Jr.
Firefighter into membership waiving the probation period. Ty is
currently enrolled at Pueblo Community College studying Fire Science.
Great job Team, our community is lucky to have you all!
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Bobcat Strong with Support!
This is truly Bobcat Country and our students have the support of our wonderful community! Last Friday, March 3, 2023, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) sent the Custer County High School boys’ basketball team off to victory by escorting the team out of town with a rousing and boisterous cheer and sirens howling along with a very proud group of supporters that lined the road along the way.
The boys finished the night with a strong victory against Simla scoring 53-32 during the first round of the regional playoffs. Saturday morning, they played their hearts out during the next round, but did not prevail.
We are proud of these boys and their sportsmanship, skill, and enjoyment of the game. To those graduating seniors, we wish you well and to those that will play next year, we look forward to another strong season!
Bobcat STRONG!
Tracy Ballard
The boys finished the night with a strong victory against Simla scoring 53-32 during the first round of the regional playoffs. Saturday morning, they played their hearts out during the next round, but did not prevail.
We are proud of these boys and their sportsmanship, skill, and enjoyment of the game. To those graduating seniors, we wish you well and to those that will play next year, we look forward to another strong season!
Bobcat STRONG!
Tracy Ballard