In The News 18 May 2015

Highland County youths recognized at OCA banquet

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The 2014-15 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on May 9 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

“The banquet is a time to celebrate the many achievements of our BEST participants, both in and out of the show ring,” says Stephanie Sindel, BEST coordinator. “Each participant is recognized for their hard work by family, friends and BEST supporters alike.”

Several representatives from program sponsors, Bob Evans Farms, Burroughs Frazier Farms, Farm Credit Mid-America, Franklin Equipment LLC, M.H. Eby, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Weaver Livestock, were on hand to help present awards totaling more than $50,000 in belt buckles, furniture, show materials and other awards.

This year’s BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows that weaved its way across the state with 401 youth participants showing 562 head of market animals and heifers. The following Highland County youth were recognized:

• Caden Hess earned the fifth Overall Novice Showman title. His parents are Brad and Kim Hess.

• In the ShorthornPlus Steer division, Dawson Osborn earned Reserve Champion. His parents are Jake and Wendy Osborn.

• The Champion Angus Steer award and sixth Overall Beginner Showman award went to Sydney Sanders. She also placed 8th at this year’s Celebrity Showdown, which raises money for Make-A-Wish. Sydney is the daughter of Dave and Mindy Sanders.



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