Chili Cook-off judges Van Carroll, left, Terri Kelly and Audrey L’Heureux test cups of chili Friday at the New Auburn American Legion Post 153’s annual contest. The winner of the Chili Cook-off was Rich Brown, a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 153. The $100 cash prize was donated back to the Post. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Commander John Pape introduces Captain Jack Flowers at a Veterans Day event Friday at American Legion Post 153 in New Auburn. Flowers is the author of “Rat Six,” based on his career as a commander of the Vietnam War tunnel rats. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal