The Rhinecliff Volunteer Fire Co. & Rescue Squad’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Pie Contest took place Saturday, Sept. 6, at Firemen’s Field.

The Cornhole Tournament began with eight teams. The event was won by Team Blueberry Muffins (Clem Bendiner and Yousef Daoud), which Team Killer Bees for the title.

The Chili Cook-Off featured nine entries. Judging them were Sandy Bartett, Morton Library director and vice president of the Rhinebeck Grange; Martin Kemp, Morton Library Board member; and Dana Colleen Peterson, Rhinecliff resident and Rhinebeck Town Board member.

The competition saw Eric Stritt of Poughkeepsie win not only first place for his Texas-style chili, but also took top honors as People’s Choice. In addition, Stritt won first place in the pie-baking portion of the day for hi

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