A chili cookoff being planned for January 16 at the Purcell Multipurpose Center, 1400 Chandler Road, was postponed due to the possibility of cold weather, indicated by weather forecasters as an arctic blast.
The cookoff, to raise funds for the McClain County Democrat Party and to hear two congressional candidates, was rescheduled for February 20.
The Betty McElderry Memorial Chili Cookoff will get underway that day, and dining begins at 6:15 p.m. for $15 each. Special guest speakers are Kody Macaulay and Mary Brannon, both Democrats running for Congressional District 4 U.S. Representative.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The winner of the Democrat primary will face Republican incumbent Tom Cole in the general election.
Those wanting to enter the chili cookoff can register by emailing [email protected].
Cash prizes will be awarded to the best crockpot of chili and best chili wannabe (taco soup, Frito pie, white bean chili, etc.).
McElderry has been considered an outstanding volunteer for the Democrat party. She was a National convention delegate from 1980-2016, the Oklahoma Committeewoman on the DNC from 2000-2019, and an Oklahoma Election Board member from 19831995.
The McClain County Democrats group said thanks to McElderry Rentals for their generous support of the party.
