5-12-10 —     The 16th Annual Celebrity Chef Sampler, sponsored by First Southern

National Bank, is set for Friday, May 7 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the National

Guard Armory.

    Proceeds from the event will be divided among several organizations,

including the Disabled American Veterans, March of Dimes, the Back Pack

Program, WHAS Crusade for Children, the Monticello-Wayne County Park and the

Wayne County Rescue Squad.

    More than $94,000 has been raised since this event began in 1995.

    "The Celebrity Chef Sampler is one of our favorite times of the year,"

said Teresa Buoncristiani of First Southern National Bank. "We love being

able to help these local organizations. We hope everyone will come out and

support the event again this year.

    Chefs from the community include businessmen and women, elected

officials, educators, retirees and many more.

    Tickets for the Celebrity Chef Sampler are on sale now. Tickets are $10

each and may be purchase from any First Southern National Bank team member.

You may also purchase tickets by calling (606) 348-2006.