I want to commend Rascal Rodeo and the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo's board of directors for sponsoring the wonderful Rascal Rodeo event during the fair. More than 100 cowboys and cowgirls volunteered their time to create an opportunity for people with disabilities to experience firsthand how it feels to ride a horse, rope a sheep and ride a bull.

Wow! The smiles on the faces of the 30 individuals who participated said it all. What a great community we live in, where people are reaching out to make sure all can participate.

Thanks again to all the people who donated their time. Special thanks to Ann-Erica Whitemarsh for her vision that all people no matter their disability should have the opportunity to participate, and kudos to the fair board for supporting this great event and making it accessible for all. Thank you for valuing persons with disabilities.

Donna Tracy, The Arc of Tri-Cities