Hermisto Watermelon Seed Spitting Contests - 2008 Oregon's Best Winners

Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
2008 Oregon's Best Winners
sponsored by Hermiston Watermelon Growers

At county fairs and the Oregon State Fair, Oregonians spit their way to fame during the Hermiston Watermelon Growers' 15th annual watermelon seed spitting contests.

Hermiston, Oregon watermelons are the quintessential summertime treat. More than 600 acres of watermelons are harvested every summer from the fertile high desert of Eastern Oregon. The climate of warm days and cool nights combine to produce the highest sugar content and best tasting watermelons available anywhere.

Other Contests
Bob's Red Mill
Hermiston Watermelon
Down Home Favorites
Summer Recipe Challenge
2009 State Fair Contests

The Hermiston Watermelon Association of Growers has more than 200 years of combined experience in growing watermelons. Hermiston Watermelons are harvested the first part of July and shipped to your hometown the same day to insure you always have the freshest watermelon. So look for the Hermiston Watermelon sticker and ask for them by name at your local grocer.

Congratulations to All 2008 Oregon's Best Winners!

State Fair Winners:

Children (ages 7 and under)

1st Place: Michelle Sekafetz
2nd Place: Abram Martin
3rd Place: Aidan Gleason

Women

1st Place: Leslie Griffith
2nd Place: Kailyn Green
3rd Place: Penny Torbert

County Fair Winners

Baker County: Halfway
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Gody McCart 2^nd—Kaden 3^rd—Jeremia Simell	Women 1^st—Inga Thompson 2^nd—Lorna Holmstead 3^rd—Jenny Terjeson
Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Elise Terjeson 2^nd—Viate Averett 3^rd—Kameron Cook	Men 1^st—Randy Simrell 2^nd—Jay Stimmer 3^rd—Travis Taylor
Baker County:
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Koda McCart 2^nd—Brook Allen 3^rd—Dalton Cooks	Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Ida Thompson 2^nd—Mason Powell 3^rd—Isaac Drke/Hinter Stone
Men 1^st—Jason Goodner
Benton County:
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Trevor 2^nd—Duane Hellesto 3^rd—Grant Hellesto Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Clint Armstrong 2^nd—Blake Walle 3^rd—Karl Hellesto	Women 1^st—Meredith Howell 2^nd—Cree Bol 3^rd—Nellie Oehler Men 1^st—Brad Hellesto 2^nd—Scott Thibert 3^rd—Mike Cates
Coos County
Children (7 and under) 1^st—Michael 2^nd—Ryan 3^rd—Zachary Youth (8-15) 1^st—Daniel 2^nd—Jacob 3^rd—Lane	Women 1^st—Kris 2^nd—Josie 3^rd—Diane Men 1^st—John 2^nd—Jeff 3^rd—Mike
Grant County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Jordan Hull 2^nd—Makenna Culley 3^rd—Larissa Griego Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Tucher Anspah 2^nd—Ian Humbird 3^rd—Cisco Grieco	Women 1^st—Pamela Leymaster 2^nd—Amy Hull 3^rd—Maria Thomas Men 1^st—Chuck Thomas 2^nd—Alex Andrews 3^rd—Casey Hatley
Lincoln County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Dylan Brakob Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Christian White 2^nd—Deniece Nelson 3^rd—Dakota Brakob	Women 1^st—Sandy Hayden 2^nd—Nancy Villalibos Men 1^st—Devin Brakob 2^nd—Brian Jolie
Malheur County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Gunner Mea 2^nd—Maddie Arritola 3^rd—Brice Scotto Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Kari Burks 2^nd—Taylor Petterson 3^rd—Chas Sumey	Women 1^st—Elynn Mizuta 2^nd—Lynette Andersen 3^rd—Tammy Petterson Men 1^st—Bob Mizuta 2^nd—Doug Reed 3^rd—Steve Norberg
Marion County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Britney 2^nd—Riley Brice Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Gary Nuff 2^nd—Kathlyn 3^rd—Jordy	Women 1^st—April Nymong 2^nd—Hanna Morrow 3^rd—Christine Wilson Men 1^st—Les Reddig 2^nd—Matt 3^rd—Jack Breen
Morrow County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Riley Gorham 2^nd—Cody 3^rd—Emily Taylor Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Maggie Collins 2^nd—Levog 3^rd—Nathaniel	Men 1^st—Justin Yocom
Umatilla County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Nathaniel Junat 2^nd—Deedee 3^rd—Angie Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Dylan Steiner 2^nd—Johnny Stuvland 3^rd—Aaron Lester	Women 1^st—Tammy Malgesini 2^nd—Susie Stuvland 3^rd—Linda Morgan Men 1^st—Jerry Reeves 2^nd—Warren Rood 3^rd—Junior Ena
Wallowa County
Children (7 and under) 1^st—Zari Bathke 2^nd—Chance Arborgas 3^rd—Diedra Schrieber Youth (8-15) 1^st—Justin Gladden 2^nd—Bryce Melville 3^rd—Shai Allen	Women 1^st—Kathleen Ellyn 2^nd—Debbie Schrieber 3^rd—Kari DeSoto Men 1^st—Bill Devone 2^nd—Tim Kreseckec 3^rd—Ken Wash
Wasco County
Children (ages 7 and under) 1^st—Ricky Naimarv 2^nd—Aaron Treichel Youth (ages 8-15) 1^st—Loreto Morelli 2^nd—Aaron Ioder 3^rd—Tanner Sandquist	Women 1^st—Barb Pierce 2^nd—Summer Keyser 3^rd—Maza Brady Men 1^st—Tim Morelli 2^nd—John Pierce 3^rd—Brian Despain

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Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest 2008 Oregon's Best Winners sponsored by Hermiston Watermelon Growers

Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
2008 Oregon's Best Winners
sponsored by Hermiston Watermelon Growers