Shown are the Cornerstone Christian Academy Annual Chili Cook Off winners (from left): William Walker and his mother, Lindsey Hudson, were the people’s choice winner, which means the crowd loved their chili the best; Shannon Kent won first place; an unnamed individual won second place; and the Corder family won third place. Image: Susan Shorter /Contributed

Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) hosted its Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, with those in attendance thrilled to see CCA’s tradition resume after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.

“The Cornerstone Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) organized this event each year, and it is always a community favorite,” stated Assistant Principal of CCA Susan Shorter.

The Chili Cook Off successfully brought the Appomattox community together; enabled CCA’s students, parents and administration to spend time with one another; and fundraised for CCA.

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