The Reeds Spring High School cafeteria was the place to be on Sunday afternoon, October 6, as area residents joined business owners and nonprofits for the Annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District.
Organized by the SSCFPD Auxiliary and now going into its 20th year, the event featured over 30 different delicious chili recipes by local cooks representing different organizations. Attendees made the rounds to sample and vote for the “People’s Choice” award before adding toppings and fixings to a bowlful of their favorites for a delicious lunch! The event also included a silent auction and some fun raffle prizes, and the opportunity to chat with various business and nonprofit vendors.
The Auxiliary thanked judges Rachel Pryor, Alan Blankenship, Angela Davis, Steve Levingston and Mike Cooper for their time and effort in what all attendees agreed was a really tough decision. (They also received packs of Tums and Rolaids!) Trophies went to the following individuals and groups:
● Most unique chili: Nancy Akromis and Arvest Bank
● Third place overall: Julie Carroll and the Reeds Spring Events Committee
● Second place: SSCFPD Fire Chief Keith Wolven
● First place: Kimberling City Police Department
● Top People’s Choice: Dominic Hayward and Maureen Darby State Farm Insurance
Accepting the first-place trophy on behalf of KCPD, Chief Todd Lemoine thanked everyone for their support and complimented the many ways in which the communities of southern Stone County work together. The department has been promoting their “confidential recipe” on social media, to be prepared by Corporal Billie Kregel and Lindsey Bray, and encouraging the community to come out and try it.
Our area fire protection districts are someone we hope and pray we never have to call, but are all grateful to know are available when we do have need of them. It was great to see the community come together and enjoy fun and fellowship while helping raise funds for the needs of these dedicated first responders!
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