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\"The

The Thomas J. Garland Library team, called One Pot, Many Hands, won for best chili. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kathy Hipps, Kayla Yates and Gabby Williams.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Education Division team, called Chilin with the Spirit, won for best showmanship. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Dr. Miriam Stroder, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle, Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim and Lillian Burchnell.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Facilities Management Department team, called Ghost Hunters, finished first runner-up in the best chili competition. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Stacie Bergquist and Sammy Warren.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The TRIO team, called TRIO Triple Threats, finished as second runner-up in the best chili competition. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Dr. David Smith, Aaron Barnett, April Lane, Sandi Bible, Steve Anderson, Melissa Dixon, Chelsey Wade, E.J. Swatsell, Rose Webb and Erin Frizzell.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Business Office team, called The Penny Pinching Peppers, also competed at the Chili Cook-Off. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kim Collins, Lindsey Self, Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Nicki Ellenburg.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Stacie

Stacie Bergquist, left and Sammy Warren man the Facilities Management team’s table.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Members

Members of the Business Office team stand by their table. Left to right are Angel Wright, Nicki Ellenburg, Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Lindsey Self.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"TRIO

TRIO team members stand by their table. Left to right are April Lane, Steve Anderson, Melissa Dixon, Aaron Barnett, Meagan Stark, E.J. Swatsell, Angie Tyler, Erin Frizzell and Chelsey Wade.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Left

Left to right are Thomas J. Garland Library employees Gabby Williams, Kayla Yate and Kathy HIpps joined by the Chuck Sutton, associate vice president of student affairs and retention.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Education Division staffs its table. Left to right are Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle, Dr. Miriam Stroder and Lillian Burchnell.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Having

Having fun on the Education Division bus are, left to right, Dr. Miriam Stroder, Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle and Lillian Burchnell.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kayla

Kayla Yates serves.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kayla

Kayla Yates serves a student.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Having

Having a good time are, left to right, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle and Dr. Miriam Stroder.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kathy

Kathy HIpps, left, and Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle enjoy a moment together.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Left

Left to right are celebrity judges Jacques Taylor, Angie Beets and Ashlyn Wilson.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Left

Left to right are Erin Frizzell, Steve Anderson and April Lane.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Gabby

Gabby Williams enjoys some chili.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students enjoy the event.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Representatives

Representatives of Hometown Market Place serve at the Chili Cook-Off.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A

A student poses with his chili.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students obtain some chili from Steve Anderson.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students obtain some chili from Steve Anderson.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Lisa

Lisa Chiapputo, left, receives some chili from Stacie Bergquist.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Jerry

Jerry Ricker shows off his chili.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Chili

Chili brought smiles to participants.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students enjoy themselves at the Chili Cook-Off.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Lillian

Lillian Burchnell, left, and Jill Oberfeitinger spend time in the Education Division bus.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Isabella

Isabella Gall enjoys her chili.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kathy

Kathy Hipps, left, serves chili to Nicki Ellenburg.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kathy

Kathy Hipps, left, and Dr. B Henderson have fun at the Chili Cook-Off.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students enjoy the Chili Cook-Off.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dr.

Dr. Miriam Stroder, left, speaks with a student.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The chili tasted good for all participants.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students enjoy the chili.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Student

Student Adrian Gumm has fun at the Chili Cook-Off.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Here

Here are the prizes.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students

Students enjoy the Chili Cook-Off.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Michelle

Michelle DeFord enjoys tasting some of the food.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dr.

Dr. David Cook announces the winners.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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