Wing Fling 2009 - Another Great Event!!!

The 8th Annual “Wing Fling”, was held on Friday, Sept. 11th. The inevitable rain showers that seemed to accompany most of our events this year persisted throughout the evening, but that didn’t stop the crowds from descending on Market Street. By 6:00 pm, they arrived ready and willing to start sampling wings and their
refreshment of choice.

This event would not be possible without the support and cooperation of a multitude of individuals and businesses. We would like to thank all those involved in and responsible for
this event and apologize if there are any we miss.

THE COMPETITORS :
  • CMF Club
  • Pizza Hut-Wing Street
  • Dino’s Place
  • Rick’s Doughboys
  • Dirty Ehrma’s
  • St. Marys Country Club
  • Don’s Pizza
  • The Dam Inn
  • Gunner’s
  • The Hill’s Restaurant
  • Hootinanny
  • Wal-Mart
And the winners are....
People’s Choice: Dino’s
Runner-Up: CMF

Judges’ Choice: Hootinanny
Runners-Up: CMF & Dino’s


Wing Eating Contest Winners:
1st Place: Joe Kopp - Dino’s Place
2nd Place: Billy Adwell - The River 94.9
3rd Place: Paul Fledderman - CMF

JUDGES

Bud Bloam, Tax Collector, City of St. Marys
Jen Dippold, DMHC, Children’s Prevention Ser.
Dan Freeburg, Elk County Commissioner
Matt Quesenberry, Elk County Planning
Steve Skok, St. Marys City Councilman
Fr. Eric Vogt, Sacred Heart Parish
Donald Wilhelm, District Justice
Katie Weidenboerner, The Courier Express

Sponsors:
National City
Aaron’s
Dave’s Pro Shop
DePrator’s Beverage
Elk Waste
Gunners
Pepsi
Printing Plus
St. Marys Beverage
Straub Brewery
Tent Express
The River 98.9

Special thanks to:

City of St. Marys
Charlene Fledderman
Industrial Steel & Pipe Supply
St. Marys Country Club
St. Marys Police Dept.
St. Marys Carbon
Young Professionals

Committee:

Wes Meyer, Chairperson
Hal Beimel
Donna Nelson
Kevin O'Leary
Aaron Bleggi
John Salter
Diane Bressler
Greg Stauffer
Amy Cherry
Frank Straub
Randy Cole
Katie Weidenboerner
Joe Haines
Paula Weyant
Heather Hanes
Gene Williams
Mark Jacob
David Larkin
Sally Wilson

Wing Fling 2009 Pictures


Mark set the rules for the wing eating contest



Let the eating begin!



I wonder how many he's eaten!!



How many more to go?!



Wow I better sit down!



And the winner is ..... Joe Kopp!



First, second, and third place winners



Charlene keeps everyone in line



Chamber volunteers



Wing fling fun



more Wing Fling fun


and more Wing Fling fun



Competitors



Judge's table



Matt and Steve share some wing secrets!!



Katie is having fun!



Fr. Eric, Dan, and Jen



Fr. Eric and Commissioner Dan try out some wings



Kevin at the mike



Kevin entertains the judges



Saltee Dogz



Scenes from the band



Trying to stay dry



What can you say?!



Winner's Circle - Judges' Choice Winner - Hootinanny



Winner's Circle - People's Choice Winner - Dino's



Winner's Circle - Judges' Choice (tie) and
People's Choice Runner-up - CMF



Winner's Circle - Judges' Choice (tie) Runner-up - Dino's



Joint Business Spotlight with Rep. Gabler




On March 5, 2009, SMACC held a joint Business Spotlight event with Rep. Gabler. The event was held at the Chamber office.

Business Spotlight at Industrial Steel & Pipe Supply

Industrial Steel & Pipe Supply hosted a Business Spotlight on
February 19th. Here are some pictures taken at the event.




SGL Carbon LLC, St. Marys Pharmacy win 2008 Business of the Year Honors



SGL Carbon LLC and St. Marys Pharmacy were given the 2008 Large and Small Business of the Year honors at SMACC's Annual Dinner, held March 7. Runner-up for Large Business of the Year was Northwest Savings Bank, and Village Peddler Country Store was Small Business of the Year Runner-up.