PRESCOTT – Everyone who attended the annual Nevada Count Fair Livestock Premium Sale had a good time.
The event began with dinner, which featured smoked pork roast and brisket, along with plenty of sides and desserts. Those who didn’t get enough to eat, didn’t try as there were leftovers of several desserts and the meat. The sides, though, vanished quickly.
Those bidding on livestock had fun checking out the competition and trying to decide whether or not to pull the trigger and bid another $10 on the animal in question. As Auctioneer Don Honea said, “It’s only $10.” The money goes to the children to help them pay to go to the Southwest Arkansas District Fair in Hope the week of Sept. 25, and possibly on to the state fair in Little Rock in mid-October. Rayleigh Hart was recognized as this was her last livestock show and sale. She was presented a silver bracelet by her 4H leader. Hart has been showing livestock at the fair for eight years.
The number of youngsters showing was down a bit from recent years, as there were 16 animals shown at the premium sale.
Chase Dufrene, class winner English commercial heifer, $440, Bank of Delight
Sarah Hamilton, reserve grand champion exotic commercial heifer, $220, Dr. Young
Kage Hillery, reserve grand champion English commercial heifer, $290, Farm Credit
Christopher Hernandez, grand champion Limousin heifer, $420, Dr. young
Emmaline Ward, grand champion Limousin heifer, $420, Dr. Young
Cody Dufrene, grand champion American heifer, $420, Tyson Foods
Leighton Hillery, overall reserve grand champion commercial heifer, $230, Bank of Delight
Joshua Jones, grand champion registered Berkshire gilt, $400, Dr. Young