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Chili Cook-Off set for Oct. 28
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Wonderland Chili from the DeKalb County Board of Education won the Best Chili award, at last years Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale. Approximately 400 people turned out for the event, and more than $4,500 was raised for Habitat for Humanity.

 

Who makes the best chili in DeKalb County? Find out on Friday, Oct. 28, when Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County hosts its 13th annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale.

 

Chili will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the DeKalb Courthouse Lawn. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the DeKalb County Complex. For a cash donation, eat all the chili you want and vote for your favorite chili and the best decorated booth.

 

Habitat plans to have ceramic bowls with the event’s logo available for a donation of $20, which includes chili and a drink. Delicious baked goods prepared by members of local churches will also be for sale. Take out will be available.

 

All proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization.

 

Event organizers estimate that approximately 400 people turned out on last year to enjoy chili and delicious baked goods at Habitat for Humanity’s 12th Annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale at the DeKalb County Complex.

 

"Wonderland Chili" from the DeKalb County Board of Education won the "Best Chili" award, and "The Courthouse Gang" from the DeKalb County Officials took second place. The DeKalb County Officials won first place honors in the decorating contest with their M*A*S*H themed booth, and the DeKalb County Board of Education came in second place with their Wonderland theme.

 

According to Development Committee Member Tecia Puckett Pryor, the event raised over $4,500, which will be used toward the building of the next Habitat house in early 2016. "We had a great turnout for the Chili Cook-off in spite of the rain, and raised more money than any previous cook-off," said Pryor. "We had three new chili teams this year, and everyone enjoyed coming out and visiting with their friends and neighbors, while sampling all the delicious chili. We truly appreciate all the chili teams for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to this event year after year. We also thank everyone who brought the delicious baked goods, including the Tiger Pride Kitchen from DCHS."

 

Nine teams participated in the event, including "Wonderland Chili" from the DeKalb County Board of Education; "Hot Checks Chili" from Wilson Bank and Trust; "The Courthouse Gang" from the DeKalb County Officials; "Around the Block" from H&R Block; "Natural Gas Gang" from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas; "The Bean Counters" from Janney & Associates; "No Liability Chili" from the DeKalb County Bar Association; "Laughing Gas Chili" from DeKalb Dental Center/Mitchell Tatum, DDS; and "Red Hot Chili Bankers" from Regions Bank.