Richland Manor chili cook off benefits Cairo Food Bank
Richland Manor, Swaney Road Bluffton, hosted a chili cook off on Feb. 21. Over 70 people attended the event, which featured 14 varieties of chili.
The winners follow:
• First place and winner of $100: Russ Goedde for his Sante Fe Chili
• Second place and winner of $75: Roberta Beemer for her Sausage Chili
• Third place and winner of $50: Edwin and Gwynne Sortenson for their White Chicken Chili
The event was free of charge for attendees, but voluntary contributions collected at the event totaling $115, as well as food items, will be donated to the Cairo Food Bank.
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