ORAN SLATES CHILI COOK-OFF

ORAN -- The first annual chili cook-off at Caleb's Waterhole 3, a local tavern, will be next Saturday and will benefit the Kenny Rogers Cerebral Palsy Center in Sikeston.

Among the day's activities are door prizes, a bake sale, games, drawings and washer pitching.

Caleb's, the Chamber of Commerce and the city are sponsors.

There is a $100 first prize, $50 second and $25 third prize in the cook-off.

The entry fee is $10 per pot of chili and $2 for testing. Cooking will start at 10 a.m.; judging is at 2 p.m.

The chili will be judged on eye appeal, consistency, aroma, taste and after bite. Any type of meat may be used except canned. Fresh or canned vegetables and any spices, except store-bought chili mixes, may be added to the recipe.

For contest rules and entry forms, call 314-262-3309, 314-262-8889 or the Kenny Rogers CP Center at 314-472-0397.