Rene Winne took her responsibilities in the People’s Choice competition seriously this noon at the fifth annual Chili Cookoff & Crazy Hats events at the Schuyler Lake Little White Church. Before voting, she sampled 10 of the offerings, ranging from a white-bean specialty to a venison number. (Rene runs Timeless Spa & Salon in West Winfield, but is known these parts for the wedding consulting services she provides at The Otesaga.) Behind her are Zack Chapman and Jaime Fellows, Unadilla Forks. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)
