Chili cook-off raises money for local first responders

From (L-R) winners: Jonathan Lill for “tastiest,” Debbi Flowers for “spiciest,” and Robert Mackall for “fan favorite.” PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

From (L-R) winners: Jonathan Lill for “tastiest,” Debbi Flowers for “spiciest,” and Robert Mackall for “fan favorite.” PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

The coloring contest winners, Winston Lill, Skye Lill, and Rayelynn Christianson (not pictured.) PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

The coloring contest winners, Winston Lill, Skye Lill, and Rayelynn Christianson (not pictured.) PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

From (L-R) Jed Luhman (deacon at First Baptist), Mike Schrader (Langdon Fire Department), John Flowers (pastor at First Baptist), and Annamarie Lill. First Baptist Church awards one of three checks to Mike Schrader with the Langdon Fire Department. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

From (L-R) Jed Luhman (deacon at First Baptist), Mike Schrader (Langdon Fire Department), John Flowers (pastor at First Baptist), and Annamarie Lill. First Baptist Church awards one of three checks to Mike Schrader with the Langdon Fire Department. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

The votes are in, and the donation numbers have been tallied by First Baptist Church in Langdon after they hosted their fourth annual Chili Cookoff at the end of June. The church was able to raise an impressive $3,456 for area first responders. The donation was split three ways between the ambulance service, police station, and the fire department in Langdon with each agency receiving $1,152.

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