Commissioners tout rodeo attendance, approve payments for new Sheriff ’s vehicles

Contestants for the International Finals Youth Rodeo wait for their events, as a packed house watches, on opening night, July 12, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee. There are 937 contestants from 38 states and three countries this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Contestants for the International Finals Youth Rodeo wait for their events, as a packed house watches, on opening night, July 12, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee. There are 937 contestants from 38 states and three countries this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

During the July 14 meeting, Pottawatomie County commissioners took a moment to highlight the International Finals Youth Rodeo, encouraging residents to attend the week’s events.

Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said, “The rodeo is in town, and tonight is Pink Out for cancer. That’s why we’re all wearing our pink shirts.”

“Come and support the rodeo,” said Dennis. “We have had great turnouts. Grea…