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IB NEWS SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SHOWDOWN CHIPS, CHOCOLATE, TRAIL MIX? VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ROAD TRIP SNACK HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com Over the coming weeks and months, Metroland will be calling on you to help us crown champions readers’ input on their fa- vourite road trip snack. Weigh in with your favourite and seeifit has what it takes to become the ulti- mate road ip snack. I have to admit, when I first saw beef. fener even being includ- edin Ad - Metroland graphics. to find an endless ocean of people least to the row of Porta Potties at the back of the field). We were trapped. There was no way we'd make it back. Not with- out sacrificing our prime piece of real Conversations were had. Plans ly, the decision potato chips and chocolate bars, I was deeply offended. Is that even a re- ? How could it possibly compare to them? Even popcorn, cookies and crackers are medal contenders in the Shalt ies. n I remembered the day ts a ‘exky saved my life. The sun was angry that day, my friend. It was March, but the Arizona sun beat down relentless- ly onamass of concertgoers. Hav- ing outrun a wave of Green Day fans to claim a spot in the front row, we made our ' After the second band of the day, we would venture to the food vendors for nourishment, then hold down our spot for the re- mainder of the day and night. But when the last notes of The Glori- ous Sons' set rang out, we turned THANK YOU. was made. We would brave the fi- nal eight hours without food. The first four hours § assed quickly and the music dro’ out my grumbling stomach, B Bat an hour-long break was a test of the will. And then a lifeline. A kind soul behind us reached into his knap- sack and his hand emerged from the bag with a fistful of jerky. De- spite the sound of my mother's voice echoing in my ears to never take cured, salted meats from strangers, I gladly accepted. It was dry. It was chewy. It was tougher than the leather on my shoes. It was amazing! Turkey jerky, where had you been all my life? (Actually, I'm pretty sure this particular jerky was being pack- aged about the time I was born). Suddenly, I sprang to life, To our loyal subscribers and advertisers. Your support matters now, more than ever! Potato Chips rd 4 Pretzels ® Popcorn ™-» 4 Tortilla Chips a Licorice Chocolate Bar Cookies ready to face the last three hours. A half-dozen mini Ritz peanut butter sandwiches from another kind, and much better-prepared stranger would getus over the fin- ish lin We “Gon't talk about the jerky and that day in Arizona. Other snacks with more pleasant mem. ories attached to them hat claimed their place as the go-1 to: Nibs for long drives in the car. If you need something to get you through to the next meal, ots 3 Musketeers. A bag of 0! barbecue chips if nen is no op- portunity to stop for dinn But whatif you could only have one? Which would you choose? salty goodness of pretzels? The sweet joy of chocolate and nougat? The healthy benefits, not Winner WINNING ‘SELECTION to mention the variety and sur- prise in every handful of trail mix. Or old, dry, vacuum-sealed meat? You have th to decide. know. Let everyone know. What is champion snack? Just don't disparage the jerky, it may save your life one day. u have the power bd decide. Whetd is your go-to sna The great snackdown brackets are set: ‘SALTY + potato chips + pretzels * popcorn + tortilla chips SWEET + licorice + chocolate bars IUOAYD COLE}EM | GL. Fruit age Granola Bar 7 ee Trail Mix/Nuts €z0z ‘SL eunr ‘Aepsunyy, Snack Crackers Beef Jerky/ Meat Stick Protein/ Power Bar oO Cheese and Crackers @ ‘Sandwich + cookies HEALTHY + trail mix and nuts + fruit + granola bars + crackers HEARTY + beef jerky/meat sticks + protein bars + cheese and crackers + sandwiches Starting June 15 and for the next four weeks, be sure to vote for your favourite road trip snack online. SCAN THE CODE to. vote and hel favourite snack advance to the next round an become the road tip snack champion. The stakes are high for this local newspaper. With declining revenue, jobs lost and emerging news deserts, your support means everything to us. Every dollar helps us do good work in your local community. Where does the revenue from your subscriptions and advertising go? TO SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY This paper provides a space for conversation, communication, and information about Sw residents, businesses, organizations, and government. Many local businesses and organizations depend upon their local newspaper. Readers appreciate local advertisements that align with their needs and that keeps them informed about new businesses, organizations, and events in the area. SUBSCRIBE AT COMMUNITYEPAPER.COM OR CALL 1-833-440-7474 e : metrola nd o'9]9]UOIYDOOLLE}2M