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HAYS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW FINISHES UP
Youth from all of Hays County came to Dripping Springs Ranch Park to compete in The Hays County Youth Livestock Show over the past two weeks. The event finally concluded on Saturday with the presentation of awards and an auction.
“I want to thank you, and all of our sponsors, for supporting this great event, and the good it does for the youths of our community,” Jeff Dodd, President of the Hays County Youth Livestock Show, said at the final day’s award ceremony.
From left to right: Duchess Rebekah McDaniel, Ambassador Ty Dahlstrom holding his steer “Shorty,” Queen Mia Cariaga, and Cade Oldham (a DSHS senior) holds his steer called “Butterball.”
CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
Lilah Lyons with her Duroc pig named Bucks, which won Reserve Grand Champion.
Lilah came from Kyle to compete and is the fourth generation of her family to participate in livestock shows. Bucks is six months old and weighs 240 lbs. Duroc pigs are one of the older breed of domestic pigs. They’re known for their reddish-brown, large framed bodies with partially dropping ears. CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
Animals weren’t the only thing competing, so were budding artists. Six-grader Finley White from Wimberley won Reserve Grand Champion with her painting.
The young painter also recently won the Texas General Land Office Contest, and just returned from a cruise that was the grand prize. She attends Dan Forth Junior High. She has been painting for seven years. CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
: Joseph Nino from San Marcos with his parents, Alfredo and Leticia Nino, in front of their show cows.
Joseph won Reserve Breed Champion for British Steers, and also won Reserve Grand Champion for his home baked apple pie. Joseph has been showing animals and baking for 9 years. CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
Jeff Dodd, President of the Hays County Livestock Show, presents the Herdiman Award for the Lamb Division to Eddie Ronshansen of Wimberley. CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
Steer judging competition in the arena on Thursday night. CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
A British Saddleback pig awaits judging. CENTURY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO
