John Days Fire Chief Ron Smith (center) was the first- place winner with his Fire Chief Chili in the Chili Cook Off held Feb. 25 at Valley View Assisted Living. He is shown with (from left) judges Carl and Ronda Metler, trophy presenter Sara Allen and judge Kim Ausland. In all, six cooks entered the competition. The others were Joe Boyer, Walter Rodriguez, Angie Lusco, Richie Colbeth and Etta Lu Hendriksen.