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PUYALLUP – Three members of the Waitsburg Home Grown Go Wild 4-H Club competed at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last weekend after qualifying at local competitions. Timothy Daves, Sarah Daves, and William Hong all brought home state awards.

Timothy Daves received first place awards in Public Speaking, Top Chef – Food for All Occasions, Top Chef – Formal Table Setting, Educational Poster, Environmental Stewardship, Color Photography and Black and White Photography.

Sara Daves received special merit for her Fashion Revue oral presentation and first place in Fashion Revue for her strapless sundress. She took second place in textiles for a dress with straps, first place in Public Presentation, second place in Top Chef – Lunch on the Go, first place in Top Chef – Informal Table Setting, and a first and second place in Photography.

William Hong earned second place for his Lunch on the Go Public Presentation, second place for Top Chef – Lunch on the Go, first place for Top Chef – Informal Table Setting and first and second place ribbons in Photography.

"Cooking in front of a live audience was challenging to a degree. You had to keep focused yet answer questions from the audience, almost like a TV show! It was a learning curve in the kitchen as well as we used an induction stove instead of conventional. We hope to be able to return next year now that we know what to expect," said leader Cindy Daves.