Local Champions

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Local Champion — Presley Smith, 10-year-old daughter of Cody and Robin Smith of Decatur, proudly holds her plaque for showing the Grand Champion Supreme Heifer at the recent Benton County Fair. It was the second consecutive year that Smith, a Decatur 4-H member, has won the award which, this year, was presented by Haley House for the House family.

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Local Champion — The Grand Champion Steer, Geico, which also was winner of the "Benton County Born and Bred" award was shown by Haley House of Gravette. Haley, a senior at Gravette High School, is a member of ACE 4-H Club. Her parents are Michelle and Dony House. Shown, from the left are judge Derrick Dick; Keith Bremer, who raised the steer, and Haley peeking out between Geico's ears.