TRI-STATE CHILDREN CAN MEET THEIR LOCAL FIRE FIGHTERS

AT THE FIRST GOLD STAR CHILI FIRE FIGHTER EDUCATION NIGHT

CINCINNATI, Ohio - (July 16, 2002) - Gold Star Chili announces the first Fire Fighter Education Night (FFEN), a new effort that enables local fire fighters to encourage fire prevention and safety among young children through neighborhood restaurants.

Scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., FFEN is the first region-wide, coordinated effort of its kind and will include fire fighters from more than 60 fire houses in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties.

"Gold Star Chili has been partnering with fire fighters on fire safety initiatives for many years," said John Sullivan, chief executive officer of Gold Star Chili. "Fire Fighter Education Night is a natural extension of our efforts. I’m proud to be the only retailer in the tri-state able to offer this first-of-its-kind, region-wide effort to promote fire safety."

Fire Fighter Education Nights will take place at about 70 restaurants. Coordinators expect to reach more than 3,500 tri-state families through the initiative.

Fire fighters are developing family-oriented agendas, and many departments are planning to bring education materials and fire fighting equipment. FFEN will be held in conjunction with the July 23 Kid’s Night. Because kids age 10 and under eat free when accompanied by an adult who purchases a combo each Tuesday evening, Gold Star Chili can assure strong attendance as well as a great family night for customers with young children.

For more information, or a list of participating firehouses and restaurants, please call Susan McDonald (513)241-3900, smcdonald@fgw.com.

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Established in 1965, Gold Star Chili has more than 100 restaurants located throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and supports the Cincinnati Fire Division and its fire safety initiatives such as Firefighter of the Year, Operation Safe, and SafetyFair throughout the year. For more information about Gold Star Chili and fire safety activities, please log onto www.goldstarchili.com.

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