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Bidders spend $135,000 at livestock show

by | Apr 13, 2016 | Latest

Joe Reavis/The Wylie News Wylie East High School showman Kelly Smith shows her crossbred entry that was selected grand champion steer in the 49th annual Wylie Show and Sale.

Wylie East High School showman Kelly Smith shows her crossbred entry that was selected grand champion steer in the 49th annual Wylie Show and Sale.

 

By Joe Reavis

Staff Writer

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Bidders stepped up to reward FFA students for their work by bidding $135,000 at auction for livestock projects in the 49th annual Wylie Show and Sale.

The show started Wednesday, April 6, and wrapped up Saturday, April 8, with the Parade of Champions at F.O. Birmingham Agricultural Center. A total of 149 head of livestock, and shop, food and horticulture projects were judged during the week.

For the full story see the April 13 issue and the e-Edition at http://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx.

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