Chelsea American Legion Post 31 chicken broil a quintessential July 4th event
Larry "Hillbilly" Hackworth of Chelsea adds the secret seasoning to the chicken at the American Legion Post 31 annual July 4 chicken broil fundraiser.
Lisa Allmendinger | Ann Arbor.com
Nothing says July 4th in Western Washtenaw County quite like the American Legion Post 31 chicken broil at Cavanaugh Lake in Sylvan Township.
"This year is the best chicken ever," said Paul Zahn of Chelsea. "And, I've been coming here a long, long time, so long, I've lost track."
Chicken flippers Jeff Vogel, left, and Don Bell.
Lisa Allmendinger | AnnArbor.com
Volunteers broil about 600 chicken halves for the event every year, using more than 800 pounds of charcoal.
Among the most important jobs is that of chicken flipper. Care is needed to keep chickens from falling into the pit.
"We don't want dirty chicken," said Craig Maier, a post member.
Lisa Allmendinger is a regional reporter for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at lisaallmendinger@annarbor.com. For more Chelsea stories, visit our Chelsea page.
Comments
roadsidedinerlover
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 : 3:26 a.m.
@John B. i like diners for the nostalgia and architechure not for the food...I won't eat at the Fleetwood either.
Cameron
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 10:18 p.m.
Spent 40$ their today good food great job by all the volunteers!
John B.
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 9:18 p.m.
So, you like diners? Speaking of unsanitary, try eating at the Fleetwood Diner. I'd eat at this chicken broil without hesitation, but I wouldn't get within twenty feet of the Fleetwood, thank you very much.
roadsidedinerlover
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 8:30 p.m.
The top photo is not very appetizing...How unsanitary for this man to not cover up his long hair! I am so glad I am a vegetarian!
Jimmy McNulty
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 : 11:54 a.m.
Yeah, I'm glad you're a vegetarian too. More chicken for me.
jcj
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 11:59 p.m.
Your name roadsidedinerlover apparently was not earned by eating at roadside diners!
tdw
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 10:36 p.m.
Sigh.....always at least one in the crowd
John B.
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 9:15 p.m.
The heat kills the germs.... ;-)
InsideTheHall
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 : 8:48 p.m.
Serously? Good grief we have survived quite nicely since the hairy cave man. Go ahead and enjoy your organic granola!