Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off Features 18 Varieties

  • Ronnelle Baker serves up "The House Divided" chili for Kerry Nanaeto, of Shawnee, during the Second Annual Worrell's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The event had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and attendees could vote on 18 types of chili. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April.
    Ronnelle Baker serves up "The House Divided" chili for Kerry Nanaeto, of Shawnee, during the Second Annual Worrell's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The event had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and attendees could vote on 18 types of chili. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April.
  • Worrel's Haven volunteers, Our Diamond Miss State Model Madison Gifford, and others dance to the "Cupid Shuffle" during the Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. This year, the fundraiser had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and there were 18 types of chili on which attendees could vote. There were also 19 sponsors, and Jamelle Payne served as the master of ceremonies.
    Worrel's Haven volunteers, Our Diamond Miss State Model Madison Gifford, and others dance to the "Cupid Shuffle" during the Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. This year, the fundraiser had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and there were 18 types of chili on which attendees could vote. There were also 19 sponsors, and Jamelle Payne served as the master of ceremonies.
  • Master of Ceremonies Jamelle Payne interviews Brandon Montgomery who brought "Bubba's Chili" to the Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The theme for this year was "OU versus OSU," and there were 18 chili booths and 19 sponsors. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April. See full caption below.
    Master of Ceremonies Jamelle Payne interviews Brandon Montgomery who brought "Bubba's Chili" to the Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The theme for this year was "OU versus OSU," and there were 18 chili booths and 19 sponsors. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April. See full caption below.
  • Cindy Stober offers her "Super Sober" chili to Chris Geddes, with the Evangelistic Center, during the Second Annual Worrell's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The event had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and attendees could vote on 18 types of chili. The Evangelistic Center was one of 19 sponsors. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April.
    Cindy Stober offers her "Super Sober" chili to Chris Geddes, with the Evangelistic Center, during the Second Annual Worrell's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The event had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and attendees could vote on 18 types of chili. The Evangelistic Center was one of 19 sponsors. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April.

    Master of Ceremonies Jamelle Payne interviews Brandon Montgomery who brought "Bubba's Chili" to the Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4.  The theme for this year was "OU versus OSU," and there were 18 chili booths and 19 sponsors. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April. Also shown, from left, are Tiffany Williams, Shayla Sumlin, Sumlin's granddaughters Malia, Makenna, and Melody Sumlin, and Samantha Montgomery.

    Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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