INDIANAPOLIS (February 9, 2007) - Governor Mitch Daniels won his friendly wager with Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich when the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. But Daniels is sending the Illinois governor some Indiana-made foods anyway since Indiana companies that participated in the wager sent their donations to Daniels' office this week.
"Hoosiers are gracious people, especially in victory," said Daniels. "I don't think Governor Blagojevich should be cheated of the chance to sample some tremendous Indiana products just because our team had the better day."
Governor Daniels sent donated food from Indiana companies:
- caramels and chocolates from Abbott's Also Candy Store in Indianapolis
- pecan perks and chocolates from Zachary Confections, Inc. in Frankfort
- chocolates from DeBrand Chocolates in Fort Wayne
- pretzels from Pretzels Inc. in Bluffton
- organic cheeses from Traders Point Creamery in Zionsville
- Pop Weaver microwave popcorn from Weaver Popcorn Company in Van Buren
- a 15-bean soup pot from N.K. Hurst Company in Indianapolis
- salsa, ketchup and diced tomatoes from Red Gold Inc. in Orestes
- candy from Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville
- pickles from Sechler's Pickles in St. Joe
- bottled water from Cole Brothers Water Company in Peru
- carmels from Effie's Kitchen Cupboard in Connersville
- peanut brittle from Sandy's Peanut Brittle in Lafayette
- cinnamon-glazed almonds and pecans from Nutty Bavarian of Indiana in Granger
- dip and soup mixes from Soup of Success in Elkhart
FedEx has donated services to ship the package to Governor Blagojevich.
Earlier this week, Governor Blagojevich settled the original wager by sending Governor Daniels Lou Malnati's famous Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, Eli's Cheesecake, and a Chicago chocolate bear, taffy apples and English toffee from Illinois Nut and Candy. The governor shared the food with legislative leaders.
Because companies were so generous with their donations, some of the donated food will be given to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana in Indianapolis.
A photo of Governor Daniels with some of the Indiana foods he sent is located here: http://www.in.gov/gov/photo/index.html
Text of Governor Daniels' note to Governor Blagojevich:
2/6/07
Governor,
I wouldn't want you to be cheated out of some of Indiana's most delicious products just because the Colts had a good day Sunday. Here's a sampler I'm sure you'll enjoy, to take the edge off of disappointment.
The Bears are a strong, young team and I'd bet we'll see them back in the Super Bowl before long. Enjoy!
Mitch D.
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