Ping-pong balls are numbered - and only certain ones had specific prizes - but no worries as there was something for everyone!
The youth waste no time in gathering up the prize winning pingpong balls in the annual Valentine’s Day celebration, on a chilly, windy, overcast February 14, 2024. Volunteer Firefighters Billy Beel and Tadd Buechle raised the heart from the ladder engine. Photos by Laura Vroman and Carolyn Moore
Happy Valentine’s Day in Valentine!!!!
The brisk winds and chilly day was perfect for homemade chili! Pictured above is the winning entry by Jason Hobelheinrich, with thick slices of meat, tomatoes, and lovely spices. There was a tie for second place with Lindsey Hernstrom and Mitch Elliot, and Amanda Davis placed fourth. There was a Cake Walk, top right, and bake sale for those who were wanting to top off their chili tasting with something sweet!
The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chili cook-off contestants are pictured from L to R: Peyton Ramm, Jason Hobelheinrich, Lindsey Hernstrom, Mitch Elliott and Amanda Davis who teamed up with Aspen Tarruella.
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