COLUMBUS, Ind. — The popular Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund’s annual Chili Cook-off was at Fire Station 1, located at 11th and Washington streets Friday night. Ten different varieties of chili were served.
“It’s a great way to kick off the Cheer Fund season for the firefighters and the community,” event spokesman Capt. Mike Wilson said.
Proceeds from the event, from a free will offering, helps provide children in need with holiday gifts during the Christmas season.
“In the past, people have been very generous with the goodwill donations, and the Chili-Cook-off does very well,” Wilson said. “It’s not a huge money maker for the Cheer Fund in the grand scheme of things. But it has become part of the organization’s history, and we always get a lot of support.”
