Each Friday, The Daily News will recognize individuals and businesses in Washington Parish who have gone “above and beyond” in their efforts to make this a better place to live, work, play and raise a family.

We believe that an integral part of a community’s wellbeing is an attitude and arena where people who do good things �- who work to improve life for others �- who try to make a difference �- are recognized and saluted.

Because this is a salute to members of the community of Washington Parish, we solicit your recommendations for groups or individuals to be considered for inclusion.

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This week we salute:

• Three Washington Parish youngsters who brought home Grand Champion belt buckles and ribbons from the Beef Show of the Southeast District Junior Livestock Show at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington.

Ariel Seal won for her Simangus bull, Clint Stogner won for his Charolais bull and Lakin Wood won for her Beefmaster bull.

• Franklinton native DR. JOHN CRAIN, on being selected as one of four finalists for the position of president at Southeastern Louisiana University.

• The WASHINGTON PARISH FREE FAIR, named as recipient of the Fair of the Year Award during the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals convention in Baton Rouge. Dennie Fowler was also named as recipient of the 2008 Professional of the Year Award.