WINNER, WINNER, BBQ DINNER- Rudy Supak of Junction braved the heat last Saturday and was awarded overall Grand Champion of the Jim Bowie Day BBQ Cookoff. Board member Kimberly Powell, right, presents Supak with his plaque. Courtesy photo.
Rudy Supak, Supak Ranch, first place brisket
David Oats, Smokin’ Aggies, first place chicken
Jeremiah Guerrero, Los Borrachos, first place ribs
Michael Ramon, Los Borrachos, first place beans
Curley Wagoner, Curley’s Cookers, first place guacamole
Castorena’s BBQ, first place Bloody Mary
Linda Newsome, Simply Amazing, first place salsa
Vanna Booth, Los Borrachos, first place mystery dish
Ray Tipton, Veterans BBQ, People’s Choice
Joel Guerrero, Banquet Boys, first place youth chicken
Kolton Whitaker, Banquet Boys, first place youth ribs
Jay Guerrero, Banquet Boys, first place youth brisket
Little Miss Silver Nugget, Josie Lynn Weir Little Mr. Silver Nugget, Gus Wright
Ian Brown, first place youth nachos
Bryce Davis and Dani Ruiz, youth 5k winners
Kayla Wagner and Asa Holland, adult 5k winners
Despite record high temperatures in Menard, there was a great turnout for the 7th annual Jim Bowie Days. There were many vendors, including food and retail, and much goodhearted competition.
The Hunt for the Silver has not been found as of press time. Maps are $10 each and are still available at the Chamber office until it is claimed. The Hunt for the Silver is sponsored by Menard Cou...