Above, Daryl Davis, Adam Lamb, Pete Fox and Rick Becknal judge chili at the Vet’s Club Saturday afternoon. Michael “Monk” Peterson was the winner of the contest. Below, the top three cooks appear with Trevor Tagle, who performed, at right, during the event. From left, they are Brooke Lamb, third place; a contestant from Reno, Nev., whose name wasn’t available, placing second; and Peterson in first. The chili cookoff raised money for veterans groups.