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The Elk City News SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024 * 3 PAINT THE RODEO PURPLE Elk City Rodeo to benefit Western Oklahoma Alzheimer's Collaborative Elk City, Okla, - August 12, it, or has been affected by it” she ‘Western. starts at 8 pm nightly. 2024 - The Elk City Rodeo of said. ‘The organization hosts a sup- Ticket prices for general ad- Champions is going purple. WOAC also partners with the port group meeting on the sec- mission are $11 in advance (for On the final night of the ro- Alzheimer’s Association in pro- ond Tuesday of each month from adults) and $12 at the gate. Chil- deo, September 1, the rodeo will viding the nationwide toll-free 6-7 pm at the First Assembly of dren’s general admission seating partner with the Western Okla- number, available around the God Church in Elk City. Barr is $9 in advance and $10 at the homa Alzheimer’s Collaborative clock for people to call. “When hopes to add a second meeting gate. (WOAC) to bring awareness of people are overwhelmed? she group. They also provide scholar- Grandstand seating is $15 in the disease. said, “they have that number they ships for graduating high school advance and $18 at the gate, with “Painting the rodeo purple” can call and talk to someone” seniors going into helping fields no discount for children; every- will be the slogan for Sun., Sept. 1. Barr was part of the group of such as nursing, research and so- ‘one must have a ticket. ‘The color purple represents the women who started WOAC in cial professions, Tickets are on sale online at Alzheimer’s movement, said De- 2018 after helping her mother ‘This group is the only support ElkCityRodeo.com. They can also nise Barr, president of WOAC. through dementia. Her mom had group west of Yukon, Okla. she be purchased at Circle A Western The not-for-profit group raises Photo courtesy WOAC. had dementia for years, and after said. Wear in Elk City, at the rodeo funds for those struggling with The Elk City Rodeo of Champions will partner with the Westem Okla~ her dad passed away, it was dis- “They strive to give honor, dig- ticket office from August 26-30 Alzheimer’s and dementia whohoma Alzheimer's Collaborative for the third night of rodeo, on Sept. covered that she also had cancer. nity and respect to those strug- (9am to 6 pm), and at the gate, as. 1. Fans are asked to wear purple to show awareness of the disease. live within a sixty mile radius of Doctors gave her six weeks but gling with Alzheimer’s and de- supplies last. Elk City, Group members include, from left to right, Julie Byerly, Kristi Cher- with good care from the nursing mentia. “Just because they have Fans are encouraged to pur- WOAC provides funding for venka, Denise Barr, Crystal Dewitt, Sherri Horn and Julie Western, home, Barr's mom lived three and the disease doesn't mean they're chase tickets only from ElkCi- things patients might need, like ahalf months. lesser people” Barr said. tyRodeo.com. Scalpers are selling fidget blankets, medication and ily member can run errands or go with Comforting Hands Hos- In her final months, “Mom “We want to provide love while tickets at higher prices on other other items, she said. to appointments. pice, Homestead of Elk City, Elk was happy” she said. walking the journey.” websites, and the rodeo cannot They also provide respite care City Skilled Nursing, Bell Avenue WOAC staff includes six vol- Fans are asked to wear purple guarantee the legitimacy of tick- for caretakers, Caretakers can be WOAC works with various ‘Nursing Center, and Great Plains unteer staff members, including to the rodeo on Sept. 1. The Elk ets purchased from third party overloaded with the demands of hospitals and nursing homes so Regional Medical Center. social workers and those with City Rodeo committee will make sites, round the clock care for those that if a person is in need, the Alzheimer’s and dementia af- hospice and nursing home expe- a donation to WOAC. For more information, visit the with the disease, and WOAC can facility can call WOAC with re- fect everyone, Barr said. “Every- rience. Members are Barr, Julie ‘The Elk City Rodeo is August website at ElkCityRodeo.com. provide funds for someone to quests. WOAC is in partnership body knows somebody who has Byerley, Kristi Chervenka, Crys- 30-31-Sept. 1 at Beutler Bros. step in for a few hours so the fam- tal Dewitt, Sherri Horn, and Julie ‘Arena, Ackley Park. The show County Fair Starts Thursday, Sept. 5th ‘The Beckham County Fair will on Saturday. All participants willtension Office if you want to get a on the basis of race, color, national 405-744-5371; email: eeo@ok- begin Thursday, September 5th. jump start filling them out. receive a prize. This eventis spon- origin, genetic information, sex state.edu has been designated to All entries for the fair will begin sored by the Oklahoma Home & ‘The Oklahoma State University, age, sexual orientation, gender handle inquiries regarding non- being accepted at the front build- Community Education Associa- in compliance with Title VI and identity, religion, disability, or sta- discrimination policies: Any per- ing from 4-7pm. Entries will also tion (OHCE) of Beckham County. VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, tus as a veteran, in any of its poli- son (student, faculty, or staff) who be taken on Friday September 6th Exhibits need to be picked Executive order 11246 as amend- cies, practices or procedures. This believes that discriminatory prac- from 9-11am with judging begin- up on Saturday, Sept. 7th from ed, and Title IX of the Education provision includes, but is not lim- tices have been engaged in based ning at 1pm, The exhibit part of 3-4pm, Amendments of 1972 (Higher ited to admissions, employment, on gender may discuss his or her the building will be closed during Fair books can be picked up at Education Act), the Americans financial aid, and educational ser- concerns and file informal or for- judging and will reopen at 4pm. the City Hall in Elk City (320 W with disabilities Act of 1990, and vices. The Director of Equal Op- mal complaints of possible viola- All Livestock entry cards and 3rd Street) and at the OSU Exten- other federal and state laws and portunity, 408 Whitehurst, OSU, tions of Title IX with OSU’s Title weigh-ins are due by Friday, Sept. ern age Oklahoma for the following groups: 2-3 year olds, 4-5 year sion Office, 301 E Main, Sayre. regulations, does not discriminate Stillwater, OK 74078-1035; Phone IX Coordinator 405-744-9154, 6th at 6pm. olds, and 6-7 year olds. Next, will A digital copy is available on the Saturday, Sept. 7th, will include Beckham County Ag Facebook a full day of activities. The swine be the sheep show, goat show, show will begin at 8:00am fol- judging and the of poultry and chickens, beef cattle show. page and the Beckham County 4-H page or scan this QR code. 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