Two brothers shine in fair competition

Teens show hogs despite both having Cerebral Palsy

Updated: Friday, 03 Sep 2010, 8:23 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 03 Sep 2010, 7:11 AM EDT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) - The Montgomery County fair becomes a showcase for brothers who don't let their disability get in the way.

200 pounds ago Andrew and Gabriel Wetzel of Clayton started getting their hogs ready for the Montgomery County Fair.

"We spend every night from May until now working, washing these hogs, walking them, feeding them. this is our life," said their mother, Susan Wetzel.

Showing the hogs is something the teenage brothers can do despite Cerebral Palsy.

The fact that both brothers suffer from celebral palsy is quite rare.

"In my heart there is no differences in any chldren but these are really special boys. They work hard. They are extreme showmen," said Bob Hull, the Hog Barn Jr. Superintendent.

Already at this year's fair Andrew won a plaque in what's called the carcass class.

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