5-year-old named national spotted gilt champion

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Calvary Christian School kindergartner Aspen Zedeker, center, a daughter of Greg and Kyleen Zedeker of Bellefontaine, recently traveled to Louisville, Ky., to participate in the North American International Livestock Exposition. She was awarded her first national champion award for her spotted Poland China gilt. Pictured with her are her father Greg at the far left, her grandfather Gary Zedeker holding the banner, and to her right, her mother Kyleen and Ricky Tevis. Her grandfather noted the youngster’s dedication and interest in working with her livestock projects about four hours each day, seven days a week, in preparation for the shows. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)