Roping people in: Woodchoppers Jamboree rodeo draws large crowd

If you come to the Woodchoppers Jamboree rodeo this weekend, you may encounter some residents rolling down a hill in a barrel in memory of a community member.

The Judy Saulcy Memorial Barrel Racing will be a new open event at the rodeo this year, among nine other events attendees can enjoy.

Saulcy, a longtime Encampment resident and advocate for community involvement, passed away last year. The rodeo hosts a barrel race every year, but this year the rodeo committee is using it to honor Saulcy.

“Bill (her husband) and Judy have been long-time Lions members,” said rodeo chairman Jerry Kraft.

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