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Viewfinder: Chili Cookoff Heats Up St. Clair Shores
The Nautical Mile Merchants Association attracted nearly 400 people to taste a variety of chili recipes.
The community came together Jan. 27 to taste the best chili in town and raise funds for Save Our South Channel Lights, a nonprofit working to restore 1850s-era lighthouses in northern Lake St. Clair.
Check out the winners chosen by a panel of judges:
Best Restaurant
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Engine House - Roxie's Roarin' Chili
Best Individual Chili - Red Meat
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Ed Rosenquist - Gun Smokin' Ham Chili
Best Individual Chili - White Meat
Debbie Budzynowski - Bow to Stern Chili
Best Wild Game Chili
Debbie Budzynowski - John Deere Chili
Best Decorated Space
Famous Dave's
Best Chili Name
Maired Szparaga - Chili Chili Bang Bang
President's Choice Award
Blossom Heath - Sparti-Gas
Mayor's Choice Award
Debbie Budzynowski - John Deere Chili
Peoples Choice Award
Ruth Sliva - Sliva's Savory Selection
Judges
Ernie Boulos, Lew Gysel, Harry Barriger, Tim Zwierzelewski, Marco Ochoa, Mayor Bob Hison, Councilman Ron Frederick, Duane Michno and Joe Hickmott.
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