such strong feelings about the contest, Collins accused him of bias and of covering up the truth. With the inn valued at 600,000, Cooney says shes encountered difficulty finding a buyer. They said they, too, were disappointed about losing but said criticizing the contest and nitpicking small details or discrepancies in the rules were just sour grapes. From the moment a winner was picked, they were convinced the contest was rigged.

Brian MacQuarrie can be reached. Within days, the critics went after Babcock. The much-publicized contest involving the Center Lovell Inn has become something of a cautionary tale, both for would-be contestants and other business owners looking to capitalize on Sages success. Sage said she hoped to pass along the Center Lovell Inn to someone who envisioned more than a business attachment. But some contestants say they arent bitter about losing. Sage said her goal was 7,000 entries. Miller, the president. Now they have ang mga kabataan noon at ngayon essay that house, and a promise is a promise. When thoughts of retirement beckoned more than two decades later, Sage gave the formula another try.