United Way announces annual Chili Cook-Off contest

FORT ATKINSON, WI – October 10, 2005 – The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties, announces that the organization will be sponsoring its annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building, 101 N. Main Street, immediately following the Fort Atkinson Holiday parade. Jones Dairy Farm and Fort HealthCare are co-sponsoring this year’s event.

At a one time cost of $3.00 per cup, the public is invited to sample over a dozen different types of traditional and specialty chili. Hot dogs, soda, chips and water will also be available for purchase.

Before heading back to the North Pole, Santa will be available to meet with children. Families may wish to purchase a $5 keepsake photo of their children with Santa.

Individuals interested in entering the Chili Cook-off may call Todd Tesch, event coordinator, at 920.563.4970, the United Way office at 920.563.8880 or visit www.ourunitedway.com for further information. There is no fee for entering the chili cook-off.

As part of the Chili-Cook-Off, the United Way will also be raffling the following items: 4 luxury box tickets to a Milwaukee Bucks game, compliments of Johnson Bank; a diamond emerald bracelet, compliments of Krueger Jewelers; two Wisconsin men’s basketball tickets, compliments of LSM Chiropractic Clinic; and a theme basket, compliments of Movie Gallery and Theaters of Whitewater.

The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties partners with over 30 health and human service agencies that provide local services throughout the communities of Fort Atkinson, Hellenville, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan and Whitewater. For more information about United Way, contact 920.563.8880. United Way - investing in what matters; community, working together and results.

Chili Cookoff Entry Form

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