August 9, 2025 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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NEWS 10• SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 The Elk City News WOFCC’ s Resource Fair Hands Out Information and Supplies By Sheryl Ponce nesses, and community leaders who donated to the efforts. There The Western Oklahoma Fam- were 18 door prizes given away, ily Care Center held their annual which were also donated by local Beckham County Resource Fair businesses. on Monday, at the Civic Center. The resource fair would not The event brought out agencies have been possible without the to provide information and edu- help of area volunteers, as well as cation to those families and indi- the numerous agencies that hand- viduals who came to get school ed out information and provided supplies for their children. resources to participants. It takes The event was created by for- an entire community to put to- mer Executive Director of WOF- gether an event that benefits all, CC, Liberty McArthur, and it has including local hair stylists who grown every year since the incep- donated their time to give the kids tion. The Project Backpack was a fresh look as they return to the sponsored by individuals, busi- classroom. The Elk City and surrounding areas have been supportive of the event. The number of people who are in need of supplies and support each year seems to increase. The community turns out to help each other. What a great place to live. You could Make Plans to Attend win the *Register before10 a.m. to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. Northfork Electric Cooperative’s Grand Prize!* Saturday, August 16, at the Sayre City Park! • Registration begins at 9 a.m. Use the RV park entrance on the west side of the park & register in your car. • Members must bring registration card John Deere Z545R & a photo ID to be eligible for prizes. 60 In. ZTrack Mower • Gift for each registered member. Sponsored in part by NFEC cap and a steak knife Western Equipment • Prizes for kids up to 16 years old Western swing band ‘Sons of the Sage’ 4 Bicycles and Apple AirPods RUNNER-UP WILL WIN $1,000 CASH will provide entertainment for the event! PROVIDED BY R&R POWERLINE! Free swimming & mini golf • Barbecue Lunch Vendor Fair Catered by Blue Mountain Smoke MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! FOR VENDOR FAIR BOOTH INFORMATION, CONTACT DEB AT 601-421-2149 OR [email protected].