PUTTING SOME SPICE INTO FUNDRAISING.Byline: CAROL ROCK Staff Writer CASTAIC -- With the ominous warning ``Our day begins when your day ends'' emblazoned on a black enamel coffin, sheriff's homicide detectives served up a killer blend of chili at the first-ever Fun In the Sun chili cook-off at Pitchess Detention Center A detention center or a detention centre is any location used for detention. Specifically, it can mean:
Held in the jail's Jack Bones Equestrian Center, the fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Special Olympics Special Olympics International sports program for people with intellectual disability. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. drew some two dozen cooks, some award-winning, others first-timers. ``We're hoping to clear about $10,000 today,'' said Stephanie Wilke, who with India Inez organized the event. ``We wanted to do something more family-oriented than just Tip-A-Cop, and we're hoping for bigger crowds next year. We have 23 booths with chili cooks and I'm sure the word's going to get around so this event grows next year.'' While most of the cooks carry badges, the elaborate booths showed that the participants included some skilled carpenters, decorators and, um, recyclers. A homemade stove fashioned from a metal commode commode Piece of furniture resembling the English chest of drawers, used in France from the late 17th century. Most had marble tops, and some were fitted with pairs of doors. and sheltered by a two-story outhouse was operated by Pitchess Assistant Facilities Director Ken West, who handed out samples of ``FSB (FrontSide Bus) See system bus. FSB - front side bus Outhouse Chili.'' A middle-of-the-road taste was what cook Wilson Lee from Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau was looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. . The popular booth sported a military Meal-Ready-to-Eat package hanging from the sun shade. ``I could have made mine hotter, but I want it to move. I want people to enjoy it,'' Lee said. Tasters in the mood for spicy and hot didn't have to look farther than the Hotter Than the Serengeti booth. Decorated with camouflage netting and finger puppets of wild animals WILD ANIMALS. Animals in a state of nature; animals ferae naturae. Vide Animals; Ferae naturae. , the booth served chili containing antelope meat, courtesy of chef Sgt. Michael Bailey's aunt in Montana. ``There's three or four really good chilis out there,'' he said, settling into the cool of the shaded booth. ``I'm glad they did this. It's such a good event and to raise money for the Special Olympics.'' ``I have two children who are healthy and I really feel I should be thankful and give back,'' Bailey said. ``We raise money for a good cause and we get to interact positively with the public. ``When we see someone in a restaurant or here at something like this, it's much better than the encounter they're used to. This is such a positive thing, it's a no-lose situation.'' Doing their best to attract tasters with their bright floral sarongs, Danielle Caples and Dori McCoy danced in front of the Chili Chicks, where Cari Carlson stirred a sweet red mixture for sampling. The real intimidators were next door, where firefighters Philip Lourito and Mauriello Velasquez cranked crank 1 n. 1. A device for transmitting rotary motion, consisting of a handle or arm attached at right angles to a shaft. 2. A clever turn of speech; a verbal conceit: quips and cranks. a siren to bring attention to their collection of chili trophies. Traffic investigator Dennis Campbell of the Lancaster sheriff's station was behind the cauldron of ``Pepe's Mystical Chili,'' an homage to Deputy Pierre Bain, a motorcycle deputy killed in a crash in March. ``This is my first competition,'' Campbell said, ``It's a basic recipe, but I took my time cooking the tri-tip real slow and tender. No beans in this one.'' Homicide Detectives Larry Brandenberg and Tom Harris Tom Harris may refer to:
``I've been cooking with this recipe for 16 years,'' Brandenberg said, recalling a 1991 win at a previous sheriff's chili event. ``And Tom let us use his finger to stir it. Guess that's our secret ingredient A secret ingredient is a component of a product that is closely guarded from public disclosure for competitive advantage. Sometimes the ingredient makes a noticeable difference in the way a product performs, looks or tastes; other times it is used for advertising puffery. .'' Four judges, armed with clipboards and serious expressions, went from booth to booth to judge appearance, performance and taste, escorted by Capt. Joaquin Herran and Lt. Chris Cahhal. ``We wanted to make sure nobody tried to unduly influence them,'' Herran said with a smile. carol.rock(at)dailynews.com (661) 257-5252 CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) Above, Lynne Angus-Barker, left, and Patricia Rendon sling chili at the Fun in the Sun chili cook-off Saturday at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center at Pitchess Detention Center. Right, Castaic California-Reserve Posse POSSE. This word is used substantively to signify a possibility. For example, such a thing is in posse, that is, such a thing may possibly be; when the thing is in being, the phrase to express it is, in esse. (q.v.) Deputy Kevin Arnold swears in two young deputies. (3) From left, Cari Carlson, Dori McCoy and Danielle Caples show off their Hawaiian Chicken Chili at Saturday's event to raise money for Special Olympics. John McCoy/Staff Photographer |
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