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Newspaper Page TextPAGE 2 HELLS CANYON MULE DAYS THE OBSERVER, AUGUST 30, 2019 Hells Canyon Mule Days Grand Marshal Julie Kooch Hells Canyon Mule Days Offi cers and Board of Directors: Sondra Lozier - President • Clay Freels - Vice President Erin McLaughin - Secretary • Diane Knox - Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS: Peggy Brennan, Chris Lozier, Christina Lozier, Nancy Morgan and Harold Stitzel HELLS CANYON MULE DAYS COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS & OTHER IMPORTANT PEOPLE! Julie Kooch The Hells Canyon Mule Days board of directors is pleased to announce that Wallowa County native Julie Kooch is the Grand Marshal for the 39th annual Hells Canyon Mule Days. Julie has deep Wallowa County roots going back to her grandparents, Henry and Katherine (McCrae) Davis, and Max M. and Bertha (Womack) Mink and, Julie’s par- ents, Melvin and Maxine (Mink) Davis, were born and raised in the County. Julie and her brother, Ron, were born in Enterprise and raised on the family ranch in the Joseph Creek Canyon. Julie spent her growing up years in the canyon attending the one-room Lewis School and then the folks rented a ranch in the Joseph area dur- ing her high school years and Julie graduat- ed from Joseph High School in 1962. She attended the University of Idaho and later received her Master’s Degree from Eastern Oregon State College. Before retiring from teaching in 2010, Julie had been a teacher in the Enterprise school for over 30 years, and followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother, who both taught in one-room schools in Wallowa County. Julie has always had a love and passion for the Canyon Country and what she calls “cowboying.” Over the years she has ridden these rugged canyons, rims and breaks to help check, move and gather cattle for local ranches. She has recorded her memories of her years in the Canyon through her books. The first one, My Life on Joseph Creek followed by Riding the Canyons, tells of life growing up in this remote region. They make for a great read and record the history of area. Julie has been part of Hells Canyon Mule Days for years. Going back to the early days of the event. She participated in many of the driving events and weight pull contest. She and her teams have escorted many Mule Days grand marshals through the Chief Joseph Days and Mule Days parades. In the past few years Julie is the official greeter at the main entrance gate and sells admission buttons to locals and visitors alike. She knows most all the locals by name and makes visitors feel very welcome. We are very grateful for Julie and her involvement and energy she gives to Hells Canyon Mule Days. THANK YOU JULIE KOOCH Arena Director: ............................................................. Clay Freels Assistant Director: .................................................... Harold Stitzel Arena Crew: .................................................. Allen & Cheri Miller, Pam Stitzel, Mike McWilliams, Dick Walker, George Burnett, Peggy Brennan and crew Show Announcer: ............................................................ Tony Yost Ofﬁ cial Show Judge: .................................................. Angie Turner Trail Class Judge: .................................................... Peggy Brennan Show Secretary: .............................................. Diane Knox & crew Chute Boss: ................................................................... Clay Freels Awards presentation: ............................ Pam Stitzel & Cheri Miller Sound: ....................................................... J’s Place - Jay Connolly Grand Marshal: ............................................................ Julie Kooch County 4-H Court: 2019–2020 Codi Cunningham, Katie Hoffman, & Carrin Yaw Parade Chairman: ....................................................... Nancy Beach Parade Cochairman: .................................................. Katie Howard National Anthem: ..................................................... Bailey Vernam Exhibitors/Vendors: .................................................. Sondra Lozier Marketing & Publicity: ............................................ Sondra Lozier Sponsors: ................................................................. Sondra Lozier Cowboy Gathering: ....................... Andy Bales & Lonnie Shurtleff Pit B-B-Q Dinner: ...................................... Belinda Kuintz & crew Pit B-B-Q: ................................... Harry & Ginger Daggett & crew Dutch Oven Cook-Off: Chris Lozier, Christina Lee Lozier & crew PT Mule Sale: ............................................ Midge Kliewer & crew Food Booth: ............................................. Hurricane Creek Grange Water Contractor: ...................................... Contract Water Wagons Cattle Contractor: .................................................... Mark Ramsden Show Logo Design: ................................................. Bonnie Shields Graphic Designer: .................................................... Chuck Garrett Signs & Banners: ................................. Hayes Printing & Graphics President’s Patient Husband: ........................................ Kent Lozier President’s Computer Specialist: ................................ Chris Lozier