Cat Show Winners Kick Off Washington State 4-H Fair
Puyallup, WA – Sept. 24, 2009 – Purring their way to top prizes, participants competed in the cat division of the Washington State 4-H Fair held during the Puyallup Fair, which runs through Sept. 27. Students across the state competed for top honors in three cat divisions.
The junior division includes ages eight through fifth grade. Intermediates are in sixth through eighth grade. Seniors include those who are in ninth grade through age 18. Winning students include:
Award
Name, Hometown
County
Champion Cat Fit & Show - Junior
Sammie Smith, Port Townsend
Jefferson
Res. Champion Cat Fit & Show - Junior
Hazel Atwill, Gig Harbor
Pierce
Champion Cat Fit & Show - Intermediate
Shannon Carlson, Ridgefield
Clark
Res. Champion Cat Fit & Show - Intermediate
Jacob Ragsdale, Port Townsend
Jefferson
Champion Cat Fit & Show - Senior
Shannon Foss, White Salmon
Skamania
Res. Champion Cat Fit & Show - Senior
Brooklyn Bauer, Forks
Clallam
Grand Champion Purebred Cat
Ryan Wason, Vancouver
Clark
Res. Grand Champion Purebred Cat
Sarah Smith, Port Townsend
Jefferson
Grand Champion Shorthair Household Cat
Thea O'Brien, Marblemount
Skagit
Res. Grand Champion Shorthair Household Cat
Lauren Keltgen, Puyallup
Pierce
Grand Champion Longhair Household Cat
Eric Baker, Port Angeles
Clallam
Grand Champion Senior Cat
Cassie Pedersen, Vancouver
Clark
Res. Champion Senior Cat
Katiebeth Lukehart, Sedro Woolley
Skagit
Grand Champion Kitten
Jena Chamberlin, Port Angeles
Clallam
Res. Grand Champion Kitten
Robbie Pinquoch, Sedro Woolley
Skagit
The Puyallup Fair first started in 1900. This Pacific Northwest tradition is one of the top ten fairs in the world in attendance, and features big name entertainment, the PRCA Rodeo, rides, exhibits, food, flowers, and animals. The Puyallup Fair runs through Sept. 27, 2009. For further information, visit www.thefair.com or call the 24-hour hotline at (253) 841-5045.
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