Five
junior showmen were recognized as the Spirit Award winners at the 2014 Illinois
Beef Expo on Feb. 23, 2014 in Springfield. The award showcases juniors
exhibiting good sportmanship, herdsmanship and a strong work ethic. A selection
committee took note of juniors throughout the weekend displaying those characteristics and awarded
Noah Benedict of Dewey, Chase Meisner of Jerseyville, Eric Schafer of Owaneco,
Dalton Heavnor of Pearl, and Treavor Taylor of Colfax.
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| Pictured l to r: Doug Turner, Illinois Beef Expo Chair, Noah Benedict of Dewey, Chase Meisner of Jerseyville, Eric Schafer of Owaneco, Dalton Heavnor of Pearl. Not pictured: Treavor Taylor of Colfax. |
“Some
of the greatest lessons learned by exhibiting livestock are not learned in the
show ring, but in the barn the weeks and months prior to the show,” said Julie
Blunier, Illinois Beef Expo junior show coordinator. “Our sponsors wanted to
recognize youth who were working hard, showing respect to others and displaying
a strong spirit to succeed.”
The
five exhibitors won a $100 gift certificate to Pro-Fit Show Supply, 5 bags of
Umbarger Show Feed and a gift bag of show supplies. Foley Farms of Pearl City,
Umbarger & Sons Show Feed, Kirk Stierwalt, Stephenson County Cattlemen and
Sullivan Supply sponsored the award program.
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