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NEWS
The 2009 Lanhams Jewelers Leeton Showgirl Competition was a huge success where 6 showgirl entrants were introduced to an appreciative audience of 60 family friends.
Representatives Paul and Francine Lanham, Lanhams Jewelers, Dean Owen, Leeton Toyota, Clay Pasquetti, manager, Leeton Toyota along with the Yanco Agricultural High School students who served the food, Manager Wade Hotel Leeton Mr. Andrew Hurst, Leeton Shire Council represented by Mr. & Mrs. Sam Ciccia and Mr. Emerson Doig and his wife Sally. MC Elise Horne introduced the girls who then gave a short speech about themselves, Ms Horne then asked them 2 questions such as "Where would you see yourself in 5 years, what does the Leeton Show mean to you.
Leeton Show Society was well represented with Mr. Bill Allitt, President, Mr. Graham Russell, vice president accompanied by his wife Dione and daughter Joelle who her self was a showgirl finalist in 2007, Mrs. Paula fields, secretary, Mrs. Thereasa Watts, Treasurer, Mrs. Helen Symes committee member and Past President Mr. Brian Munro. President Mr. Allitt thanked the showgirl committee of Jessica Norton, Elise Horne and Tara Buzzi for their great work in putting a wonderful show. He also thanked the following sponsors, Wade's Pharmacy, Sarfish Florist, Lives Hair and Beauty. The Showgirl co-ordinators were presented with a small gift by Mrs. Fields for their efforts on behalf of the Leeton Show Society.
The 2009 Lanhams Jewellers Leeton Showgirl Competition is the first stage in The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition and is a great opportunity for young ladies between the ages of 18 - 24 years to get out there, meet new people and be able to promote their town.