NEWS

“Combined with the NOW Pod’s $5,000.00 contribution to the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center (The Gingerbread House), $34,609.00 was raised over the course of our three day cook off in February to benefit the care of abused children in Ellis County. Thank you to all who came out to cook chili, help out with our cook off, and participate in such a great event that benefits an even greater cause. We hope to see everyone back next year as we strive to raise even more money to fight child abuse and neglect in Ellis County. This was our biggest year ever! Thanks again – and it goes without saying – chili cooks are some of the best people in the world! The NOW Pod and The Gingerbread House are very grateful for your support!” (Kelly Brignon)

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“Attention Chili Cooks: The location for the York Jaycees Chili Cook-off, held on May 23, 2009 has changed to a much more convenient location. It will be held at the Brooks Robinson Plaza at Sovereign Bank Stadium, home of the York Revolution Baseball Team. More details will follow. Thanks,” Chip Welsh

"If you are looking for a relaxing place to cook a few pot's of chili this weekend come on out to Lee Newton Park in Jasper, GA. We have the CASI Peachtree State POD CCO Friday night 8 PM turn-in and the Georgia State Championship CCO Saturday with a 12:00 Noon turn-in. The event is held in conjunction with the IBCA Georgia State BBQ Championship so there is plenty of BBQ to eat as well. If you have not been to this CCO before it is held in a beautiful park there in town, plenty of room for RV's and to stay out of the smoke from the BBQ's, they have electrical and water hook-up's in the park that can be used also for no charge. Come on out and have a good time in the Georgia Mountains. The park is located at the intersection of Business SR-53 & Mary Street in Jasper, GA, 1 mile east of SR-5/515, enter form the back of the park, you will see the gate. See you there!" Ken Swart

“American Legion Post 453 would like to invite you to participate in the Fourth Annual American Legion Post 453 Chili Cookoff on May 2, 2009. The proceeds from this event go to support the Veterans, current and past. Come and show your support for those who have served our Country. GOD BLESS AMERICA” Doris Coats

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Jane Bauer and Nick McGarity. Happy Anniversary to Dick and Mary Rogers.

News items and pictures for the CHN can be emailed to pepperdean@ctesc.net