Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Mark Slavens, far right, swore in officers of the Southwestern Wayne Democratic Club during a meeting featuring a Chili Cook-Off at the Moose Lodge in Belleville.
From left are Trustee Sam Loggans, Secretary Barbara Miller, Treasurer Bruce Doom, Trustee Jakleen Ochalek, Trustee Elke Doom, Sergeant-at-Arms Ray Bailey, President John Herman, and Vice President Carl Pedersen. Not present for the swearing-in ceremony were Recording Secretary Debbie Chamberlain and Trustees Sharon Curson and Jane Kovach. First-place chili winner was Peggy Pedersen; second, Karen Mayer; and third, Michael Boelter.