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Grocery Baggers to Compete in Las Vegas
Associated Press ^ | 9-11-2006

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.


TOPICS: Food
KEYWORDS: grocerybags

1 posted on 09/12/2006 3:52:07 PM PDT by kingattax
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To: kingattax

OK I'll be first:

I guess you could say Lori Engel has this one in the bag....


2 posted on 09/12/2006 4:02:03 PM PDT by TheRobb7 (How many Democrats will YOU elect by staying home on Election Day????)
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To: kingattax; Miss Behave

That kind of thing isn't my bag, Baby!

3 posted on 09/12/2006 4:15:44 PM PDT by JRios1968 (9-11, 5 years later...NEVER forget!)
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To: kingattax
I like groceries in boxes.

Call me crazy.

4 posted on 09/12/2006 5:06:05 PM PDT by battlegearboat
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To: JRios1968

LOL, J. Maybe you prefer the sack instead? Yeah, baby. ;-)


5 posted on 09/21/2006 10:24:14 AM PDT by Miss Behave (You can't negotiate with people who want to kill you more than they want to live. ~Caller to Hannity)
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To: Miss Behave

Oh, Behave!


6 posted on 09/21/2006 11:07:02 AM PDT by JRios1968 (Tagline wanted...inquire within)
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