St. Thomas, St. Dorothy's Holds First Annual Chili Cookoff

The  Catholic  Community  Of  Wilmington  and South  Tewksbury held  their  first  annual  Chili cook off. Saturday  Night  10 hopeful  cooks, with  chili recipes  that ranged  from  Super  hot, to a St Patrick's  Chili  made with  potatoes and Guinness, allowed approximately  100 guest to  sample  and judge who's was the  best all around  and  who's was the  hottest. 

    According to the  Catholic  Community  Outreach  coordinator  Pat Archfiled, this  event, which  was organized about 3 months  ago, was a chance for the "  community  to join together in fellowship" and in light of the  horrific events that had taken place this  past week to  heal and  bond". Also  people  were able to  leave the event go  to the  common for the  Candlelight Vigil  and then return to  share their  experience. 

  As Far as  who won the  event;   Bill  Mance won for the  hottest chili, and Board  of Selectman  member  Mike Champoux  and his  son Mike  won for the  best all around.