May 25, 2024 Issue, Page 3 of 5

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024 * 3A Elk City Rodeo installs new bucking chutes EIk City, Okla. - May 8, 2024 — Beutler Bros. Arena in Elk City just got a facelift. The Elk City Rodeo Asso- ciation installed new Preifert chutes last week. The old chutes were in need of replacement, said Larry McConnell, chairman of the rodeo committee. They were made of pipe and wood and had been installed in the Photo by Larry McConnell 1960s. The Elk City Rodeo Association has installed new chutes at Beutler Bros. The old chutes were shorter Arena in Elk City. They will make for a more smoother rodeo production. than the new ones, and hing- ing them. seum in Elk City, where they es sometimes broke, which caused problems during the ways looking for ways to im- willForbe years, on display. The rodeo committee is al- rodeo. McConnell and prove, and the new chutes are Gary Woody, a former rodeo In addition to the new another step in doing so, Mc- committee member who still chutes, the committee installed Connell said. volunteers each year, have a new alleyway and stripping “They will make the rodeo wanted to get new chutes. chute, where the cowboys’ rig- run smoother. The old chutes “This was on our bucket list,” gings, saddles and bull ropes caused us headaches in the McConnell said, “and we're fi- are stripped off the animal. past, when animals didn't load nally getting it done” Several committee mem- as easily as they could have. ‘This year’s rodeo will be held bers, including Randy Hargis, We pride ourselves on run- August 30-Sept. 1. Tickets will Jason Simon, Jeff Johnson, ning a smooth rodeo, and this go on sale in early August. and Andy Janning have spent will help” For more information, visit many hours tearing out the old The old chutes have been the website at ElkCityRodeo. chutes, configuring the arena donated to the Old Town Mu- com. for the new chutes, and install- 13 Month CD Second Annual CF-Slam Basketball Tournament Date Set By Sheryl Ponce board at the main entrance. ‘The baseline sponsor is a Cruz'n for a Cure Founda- $250 donation. A banner will tion supports research for be hung along the railing of Cystic Fibrosis in honor of the two side-courts, and bus Derisha and Cameron Rodri- ness logo or name will be dis- $1000 To Open guez son, Cruz. The tourna- played on the sponsorship Whether you're planning for the future or looking to maximize short-term gains, ment will take place Saturday, a $1000 donation, and the bas- board at the entrance. The en- July 20th, at the Arrowhead ketball court will be named af- tryway sponsor is a donation this offer ensures your money is working as hard as you do. Center, located at 600 Western ter the person or organization in any amount. ‘The business Dr, in Elk City. It is a 16-team that contributes; mentioned logo will be displayed on the tournament that pays $500 to in sponsor-ad video, a banner sponsorship board at the main the first-place team. will be hung along the railing, entrance. ‘The raffle sponsor This is a men’s five on five and the business logo will be is someone who donates an Already have an account? New to Sovereign Bank? team competition. Registra- displayed on the sponsorship item or items or services to be Thank you for being a me Visit a Sove jgn Bank branch tion deadline is Sat,, July 13th. board at the main entrance. raffled. To take advantage of this offer, Early registration is $300, be- A half court sponsor is a For more information about simply call $80.225.9220 or visit fore June 15th, and the regular $500 donation. This business donating or entering a team your local br registration is $350 per team. or individual will be advertised in the tournament, contact They are looking for spon- in the sponsor-ad video, a ban- Cameron at 580-399-1550 or sorships to help with the cost ner will be hung along the rail- Derisha at 580-303-1315. To of the tournament, as well as ing of the center court, and the make a direct donation send the additional donations to CEbusiness logo or name will be through PayPal to curznfora- The Full-Court Sponsorship is displayed on the sponsorship [email protected]. David Terry Kris Ewbank Josh Howard Carl Newton WS * TALK * SPORTS Contact Kim at 580-256-4101