[August 19, 2019]
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It has been a
fantastic week at the Illinois State Fair for two young ladies from
Logan County. Sisters Claire and Ella Bobell both participated in
the swine division shows as the fair and both came out champions.
Claire won the Illinois State Fair Grand Champion Barrow with her
hog, and Ella won the Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Barrow with
hers. |
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Above, the girls share a big hug.
Perhaps this is the moment they realized that they were both big
winners, and both would be in the Governor's Sale of Champions on
Tuesday evening.
As championship winners, the girls participated in the Parade of
Champions on Monday evening, then the livestock auction on Tuesday
evening. |
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Ella's barrow brought in a winning bid of $18,000. |
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Claire's barrow earned a top bid of $25,000. |
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Claire and Ella are the daughters of
Ben and Haylee Bobell of Lincoln. Both are involved with 4-H in
Logan County.
Congratulations girls for doing such a great job representing
yourselves, your family, and your hometown community! |
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Pictures by Haylee Bobell |
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