Resident in the Spotlight
The Communication Committee launched a regular feature in 2008 for the
Community Forum Website called “Resident in the Spotlight.”
The most recent Communications Committee recommendations resulted in Patty Meroni being chosen as our "Resident in the Spotlight." The article for Patty Meroni is under development! Congratulations Patty and thanks for all you do and have done for our Community! You deserve this accolade and much more! In the interim, we are sharing news about a special "Resident," one with four legs, Ike Holsteen, who won a national contest.
Resident in the Spotlight Archives
We are archiving previous Spotlight winners so their attributes and award information can be viewed by anyone coming to this site. For the article on equestrian Allison Springer please go to Archive 1 from May 2008.
One Hungry Barrington Hills Pug Licks The Competition in Nationwide Search
To Find the "Biggest Meat Maniac in America"
Ike the National Award winning Pug from Barrington Hills
Joy Behar, Dog Lover, Comedian and Co-host of The View, Crowns the Winning Dog
ALPO was trying to find the "biggest meat maniac" canine in the country to become the new face of the company. The owner of the winner is Mary Beth Holsteen from Barrington Hills. The award winner is Ike--a four-year-old pug--who spins uncontrollably before every meal.
Every dog has his day, And for Ike, a four-year-old, the 18-pound pug, that day, September 17, is putting him in the national spotlight. Ike is the grand prize winner of the ALPO® Real Meat Moments video contest and will serve as the new face of the iconic dog food brand, appearing on millions of cans of ALPO and in national print advertising.
Hundreds of owners entered their dogs in the national video contest and Ike licked his competition by demonstrating how excited he gets when his meaty meal is served. Celebrity judge Joy Behar, dog lover and co-host of The View, crowned Ike the biggest Meat Maniac in America based on his star potential, as well as his video's originality and appropriateness to the contest theme.
"As the owner of two dogs who go bonkers at mealtime, I know a meat maniac when I see one," said Behar. "I am delighted to award Ike with this honor. His frenzied feeding moment made me laugh out loud and any dog who does a headstand in his bowl because he is so excited for his meaty meal deserves to be named the new face of ALPO."
"My husband, son and I are just so excited - we are still in shock," said Mary Beth Holsteen, Ike's owner. "Ever since Ike was a puppy, he has been entertaining us with his dizzying dinnertime antics. Mealtime is truly the highlight of Ike's day!"
In addition to appearing on ALPO packaging and in advertising, Ike will receive a hometown celebration and the following Taste of Fame prize package:
- Trip to Hollywood (along with two human companions)
- Meet-and-greet with television and film canine celebs
- Day with a Tinsel Town animal trainer
- $10,000 cash
- One-year supply of ALPO brand dog food
According to Sheridan Budin, ALPO assistant brand manager, "Ike is the epitome of a 'meat maniac.' His unparalleled excitement for dinner proves he is the real meat lover in the family and worthy of being the face of one of America's favorite dog food brands." To view Ike's winning video submission, as well as the runners-up entries, go to http://alporealmeatmoments.com.
On October 1, 2008, the Village of Barrington Hills declared "Ike Day" during a presentation of the $10,000 Award Ceremony held at the Village Hall. Dozens of Ike's two and four legged friends and new fans came to see him on the red carpet. For a full photo display of the day, go to the Photo Gallery Page for Ike's event. More photos will be posted as they arrive.
Proud parents Mary Beth and Frank Holsteen of Barrington Hills at the Village Hall,
together with their dog Ike, who just licked his canine competition
and is the New Face of ALPO – Photo by Anthony Tortoriello
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