Writing a local news blog for about 12 years brings on a number of other opportunities.  One of those happened to me Friday.  It was an e-learning day for students but teachers reported to work as usual.

The Fishers High School PTO sponsored a contest among the many departments at the school all about cooking the best chili.  I was honored to be on a judging panel that included Master Chef Kelsey Murphy and WTHR Meteorologist Angela Buchman.  To say I felt a bit inadequate sitting next to these wonderful ladies is an understatement, but they are both very nice people.

Judging was not easy because there was so much very good chili.  I had to leave before the winner was announced, but FHS Principal Jason Urban proclaimed the winner of the chili cookoff – the Exceptional Learners department.

It was so special to see a local PTO once again reminding our teachers how much the local community appreciates the work they do, day in and day out.