With money raised during the second annual Chili Cook-off, the Federal Way Farmers Market distributed checks to two charities on Oct. 20.

On behalf of South King Fire and Rescue, Chief Al Church and executive assistant Lauri Perry accepted a check for $1,570 to benefit the South King Firefighters Foundation.

On behalf of the Federal Way police, a check for $1,570 was presented to Special Olympics Washington. Multiple medalist Kimberly Bench, Special Olympics campaign manager Mary Do and interim police chief Andy Hwang accepted the check for the charity.

The Federal Way Farmers Market also recognized Janice Siebenaler of Evergreen Bank for selling 52 tickets to the charity Chili Cook-off between police and firefighters. Local photographer Ed Streit has produced a coffee-table book about the event.

Slideshow: Chili Cook-off 2009

Click here to view a slideshow of the Chili Cook-off.

Background

The Shark Pit team from South King Fire and Rescue won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award in the second annual Federal Way Farmers Market Chili Cook-off, held Sept. 26 at The Commons mall. Firefighters faced off with Federal Way police for chili supremacy, all to raise money for the Special Olympics and South King Firefighters Foundation. Live entertainment was provided by The Max Band. Mirror publisher Rudi Alcott was the emcee. Winners were determined by a panel of judges as well as votes.

To learn more, call Karla at (253) 261-8157 or e-mail federalwayfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.