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Sale of Champions prices hold well at Louisville's North American InternationalA reflection of agriculture's dedication to youth Young people were at center stage during the North American International Sale of Champions. The festive youth sale featured six youngsters who had won either Champion or Reserve Champion in the exposition's Steer Show, Market Wether Lamb Show and the Market Swine Show. Altogether, the six animals grossed $87,500. The North American International Livestock Exposition Sale of Champions is exclusively dedicated to uplifting work done by young people (under 21 years of age) who have won top honors in Junior Market Shows at the big expo. "Prices that are paid for champ and reserve champ animals are rewards that can encourage youngsters to continue pursuit of careers in livestock agriculture," said Harold Workman, President and CEO of the Kentucky State Fair Board and founding manager of the North American International. Workman and his NAILE team continually strive to assure that youth participation in the exposition is a high priority. Sales volume and crowds at all sixteen of the North American International sales were good in 2008, a contrast with the worldwide economic condition. The Sale of Champions is traditionally the last sale of the expo's two-week run of events. In addition to benefiting youngsters, the Sale of Champs also helps area charities. Young people receive 80 percent of sale proceeds, 10 percent is used to advertise and recognize generous buyers who have supported the sale, and 10 percent is donated to Kentucky Harvest to fund a "Blessings in a Back Pack" children's school program. Meat from the animals is donated to Kentucky Harvest to feed the homeless. The Grand Champion Steer was owned and sold by Callie Daniels, a nine-year-old from Ada, Ohio. She's the daughter of Brandon and Shelly Daniels and the steer sold for $23,000. The Reserve Champion Steer was owned and sold by Mills Patrick Meier, a nine-year-old from Stonewall, Texas. He's the son of Shane and Tonya Meier and the steer sold for $20,000. The Grand Champion Market Hog was owned and sold by Kyle Bontrager, 20, from Nappanee, Ind. Mark and Tammy Bontrager are Kyle's parents and the champ hog sold for $12,500. The Reserve Champion Market Hog was owned and sold by Kyle Wheatley, 17, from Lucien, Okla. John and Dana Inselman are Kyle's parents and the reserve champ sold for $10,000. The Grand Champion Market Wether Lamb sold for $12,000, and was owned by McKenzie Clifton of Kingfisher, Okla.. McKenzie's parents are Shane and Mary Clifton. The Reserve Champion Market Wether Lamb was owned and sold by Stefanie Neuhaus, 16, of Portales, N.M. The girl's parents are Steve and Bonita Neuhaus and the reserve champ sold for $10,000. 12/8/08 Date: 12/3/08
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