Winning and wagging

Winners of the pet costume contest, part of the chamber of commerce’s Harvest Festival last weekend, pose for photos at the North Dam skatepark, just as first-place winner Lavender Moon, a fairy-dressed dog at right, realized the critter next to her was a cat, causing owner Savannah Robinson to hold her enthusiasm. Crazy the cat got the bravest animal award, protected by Serenity Berry. At left, Mikayla Higgins and Aiyana Picard hold third-place winners Brick and Indy, dressed as sports fans. In the center, Madysin Voss holds back second-place winner Ginger, who is getting a little hot in her furry parrot outfit. — Scott Hunter photo