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tuesday, december 9, 1980 daily nebraskan page 7 Show set for state fairgrounds Club's registered cat show to be Saturday By Jim Garrett Purebred cats may not be as well known to the general public as the registered dog, but that doesn't hold true among members of the Lincoln Cat Club, Inc. The Cat Fanciers' Association, which affiliates the Lincoln Cat Club, is comparable to the American Kennel Club (AKC) for dogs, said Kathleen Kline. Kline, spokesperson and past president of the Lincoln Cat Club, said the club is sponsoring a purebred cat show, open to registered cats only on Saturday at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. Breeders from the United States and Canada will bring their cats and kittens to Lincoln for the show. She said the popular breeds like the Persians, Siamese and Himalayan, will be shown as well as others like the tail-less Manx, Maine Coon Cat (an American domesticated cat) and American shorthair breed. Kline said most showman and breeders of registered cats have come from the ranks of the everyday household cat owner. "Coming to cat shows provides a way of introduction to the sport of catshowing," Kline said. "It is a unique way to learn more about cats, their diets, grooming and breeding techniques, as well." The breeds of the show can be divided into four gener al areas, Kline said. They are the "natural", breed such as the Siamese, the "hybrid" breeds, such as the Oriental shorthair and Himalayan; the "naturally established" breeds, such as the Somalian cat; and the "experimental breeds", which are not yet recognized breeds, Kline said. Seven regions across the United States will have cat shows during the year. Each region will host cat shows, and send in the top winners' results to the national office in Ocean, N.J. The top cats from across the nation will be chosen for national recognition from their regions. The association recognizes 26 breeds of cats for competition, which she said must be purchased and regist ered before they may enter. America has two breeds that were developed within the United States under the domesticated cat, the Maine Coon cat, which is a longhair species, and the American Shorthair cat. The most sought after award is the Grand Champion cat award. The champion cat must have previously won against 200 other cats within the regional champion award level. The top award will always stay with that cat and its kittens as part of their registered papers. "Unlike dog shows, cats are not expected to perform in any way, except to be beautiful," Kline said. "Each breed is judged according to a written standard of perfection for l.hat particular breed." Correction f It was reported incorrect ly in Monday's Daily Ne braskan that the Buzz Books would go on sale to day at the university book stores on both Lincoln campuses and at Nebraska Bookstore. According to Bryan Bredhauer, a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon, the fraternity sponsoring the publication, the student directories will go on sale Wednesday at the book stores. The Daily Nebraskan regrets the reporter's error. q "A Baby is God's I JEk&t& ODinion that the 1 nion World Should Go On." - Carl Sandburg esry hristmas From: IRTHRIGHT 4o0n' Last Minute Shoppers Give shiny new coins in our special holiday bags SIO or $15 of jingling coins in festive red and green bags -easy to give . . . great to get! In the Nebraska Union Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Sat 9-noon CAMPUS BANK m k Special Thanks To ' Ag Men Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Tau Omega Alpha Xi Delta Beta Sigma Psi Beta Theta Pi Chi Omega Chi Phi Delta Gamma Delta Tau Delta Delta Upsilon Farmhouse Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Triangle Zeta Phi Beta STUDENTS WHO CARE ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY The above houses contributed more than 1,500 volunteers to the November 9, 1980 Honey Sunday effort of the Capital Association for Retarded Citizens. The money raised will help support programs for mentally retarded citizens. We salute the Greek system at UNL for their generous help. pffl 0OlJtt ( YOUR LEAGUE... J I J) Join the Fun Join a League For the Spring In the Nebraska East Union North 40 LEAGUE MIGHT & TIME Monday, 8:00 10:00 pm. Tuesday, 7:30 -9:30 pm. Wednesday, 8:00 -10:00 pm. (Need 4 teams) Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Thursday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. (mixed league, 2 guys, 2 gals, 3 teams needed) LEAGUE STARTS January 19 January 20 January 21 January 22 January 22 Each league consists of six teams, four persons per team. Teams and individuals must pre-register and pick up a copy of league rules at the North 40 desk. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends are Eligible. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: NORTH 40 - 472-1751 OR RAY - 472-1776 TAKE A BREAK SPECIAL Open Bowling Only 50 cents a game (Monday-Friday Only) 9 am. - 5 pm. Dec. 8 -Jan. 16