End of an Old West tradition

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Van Kelly, right, holds his son, Wyatt, as Kelly's father gives a thank-you speech Saturday on the final day of the Utah Livestock Auction in Spanish Fork. It was the last livestock auction in Utah County. (Jason Olson, Deseret News)
Jason Olson, Deseret News
Van Kelly, right, holds his son, Wyatt, as Kelly's father gives a thank-you speech Saturday on the final day of the Utah Livestock Auction in Spanish Fork. It was the last livestock auction in Utah County.