Posted on 09/12/2006 3:52:06 PM PDT by kingattax
WATERFORD, Wis. (AP) - Victory may be in the bag for Lori Engel. Engel, an assistant manager at the Waterford Pick 'n' Save, has parlayed years of bagging know-how into $500, a trip to Vegas and a chance to compete in the National Grocers Association's Best Bagger Contest.
Last month, Engel competed in the Wisconsin Grocers Association's state bagging competition in Green Bay, where she finished in first place.
Engel, 39, competed in a field of 18, in two separate categories - paper and plastic. She prefers paper.
The competition involved filling two bags with a selection of grocery items. Judges awarded points based on appearance and attitude, time, weight distribution and technique.
Engel's time didn't win her the top spot at the state level. She believes it was the winning combination of her technique and her personality.
"There's a sure five points, if you have a smile on your face and it doesn't look like you just rolled out of bed," Engel said.
OK I'll be first:
I guess you could say Lori Engel has this one in the bag....
That kind of thing isn't my bag, Baby!
Call me crazy.
LOL, J. Maybe you prefer the sack instead? Yeah, baby. ;-)
Oh, Behave!
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