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NEA Town Courier

Big Lake Chili Cook-Off

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Photos by Revis Blaylock

The 21st annual Big Lake Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Manila Lions Club, was held on Oct. 2. A large crowd enjoyed a variety of chili, games, and entertainment.

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    The Manila Fire House Chili Team won first place in Showmanship.
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    Manila Firemen and one future fireman accept the Showmanship Award.
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    Huffman's Red Hot Razorback Chili won People's Choice for the second consecutive year.
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    The Community Methodist Church Chili Team became "cityfyed" Hillbillies for the 2010 Chili Cook-Off.
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    Kay's Rock and Roll Chili won first place.
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    First District Congressional candidate Chad Causey talks to citizens at the Manila Chili cook-Off.
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    Southern Bancorp welcomed visitors of all ages to their chili booth.
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    The Leo team member is making sure the chili is just right.
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    A Hands-on craft booth proved to be a popular stop for the young people.
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    One of several church youth groups who performed at the Chili Cook-Off.
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    Manila Business Women served hot dogs and games for the children.
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    The Hot Rod Chili Cookers won second place for their chili.
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    Woodrow's Chili team won third place.
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    Manila cheerleaders painted faces at the chili cook-off
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    Gospel singers took the bandstand.
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    Frank Eldridge won the firepit patio set given away by Manila Mayor Candidate Joni Isebell.
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    Entertainment was provided throughout the day at the bandstand.
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    Veterans table was set up at the Chili Cook-off.
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    A booth for Wayne Wagner, Manila Mayor candidate, was set up at the Manila Chili Cook-off.
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    Lion Jerry Pentecost presented the second place junior division trophy to one of the Leo Club teams.
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    Manila Leo Club Number 3 won third place in the junior division.
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    First place junior division went to one of the five Leo Club teams.
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    The line starts here to get a bowl at the Lions Chili Cook-Off.
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    Calvary Baptist Church booth at the Chili Cook-Off.
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    Inflatable slides and games were available for children at the Cook-off.
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    Harvest Fellowship Church's chili booth.
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    ANC Journey of Hope for Emily for United Cerebral Palsy was held at the chili cook-off.
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    The chili was ready for the crowd at 9 a.m.
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    Chili time.
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    Cotton Candy and chili went well together.
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    Andrew Fleeman and his Unearthly Threads booth.
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    Chili for all.
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    Bethany Church provided water at the chili cook-off.