Mad City Vettes

Chili Bowl 2010 report

Written by Todd Mcilwee

Winners of the 2010 edition of the Mad City Vettes Chili Bowl held at Wauanabowl on February 20th.

Top Bowler (Men) Tony Walla 584
Top Bowler (Women) Barb Dickens 446
Chili Judge’s Choice Tony Walla
Chili People’s Choice Matt Lajter

Well once again another fun Chili Bowl. Numbers were down this year but not the excitement of the members that participated! This year we had 13 bowlers trying their best to get a good score. Top Bowler for the Men was Tony Walla. His 3 game total was 584. On the Ladies side Barb Dickens bowled a 446 for her 3 game total. After bowling we moved to the back room to judge the Chili and Desserts. Each year the chili contest becomes tougher and tougher. There are two categories for the Chili Contest. Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. There were 6 to be judged this year. The Judges had a very hard time picking a favorite this year. After the debate they picked a winner. This years Judge’s Choice was Tony Walla. Next the members had a chance to taste. Two previous Champions had Chili in the contest. With one being a Champion last year. This year Matt Lajter took home the trophy. He was runner-up last year in Judge’s and People’s Choice. This year’s dessert portion had a little twist. Peanut butter was the secret ingredient that the bakers had to use. First place won by a single vote! This year Mary McIlwee won with her Peanut butter Pie. Once again some great door prizes were given out. A big thank you to Scott Chalmers. Once again he gave a beautiful piece of jewelry! I would also like to thank Scott Adler at Quaker Steak & Lube for his donation of two gift cards. Other people that donated were Rachael Stanley manager of Dotty’s Dumpling (great burger!) gave a gift card also. Also a thank you to the Bailey’s with helping with the bowling scores and selling tickets for the prizes. Overall a great day. Everyone had fun and we raised $118 (plus a donation from Mad City Vettes) for the Luke House Community Meal Program….. Thank you to everyone that participated and their donation to the Luke House.

Links to our sponsors for this year’s Chili Bowl:

Chalmers Jewelers at 6202 University Ave, Middleton, WI

Quaker Steak and Lube at 2259 Deming Way, Middleton, WI

Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry at 317 N. Frances St, Madison, WI

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