Aster Assisted Living in Monroe recently hosted a chili cookoff for the first time. Jan Wyss received second place and Grant Dale received third place.

Since all Aster residents had a hand in making the first place chili, they all received the award. Back row, from left, Grant Dale, Jan Wyss, Clareda Neuenschwander, Ron Edler, Brita McClenathan and Elaine Werrline. Front row, from left, are winners Mary Alice Rieder, Anna Burkhalter, Christine Norder, Lorraine Schlappi, Gayle Johnson and Violet Renly. Aster plans to continue to hold the event since it was enjoyed.