MEET & GREET
6/24/22, 9:38 PM MEET & GREET Ranch Matters attended Sheriff Jason Pollock’s celebration tonight at the New Basin Distilling Company in Madras, Oregon. It was well attend and included Jefferson…
RESOLUTION RETALIATION
6/24/22, 11:25 AM RESOLUTION RETALIATION At last Monday’s (6/20/22), Regular Board Meeting the Directors voted unanimously-in Executive Session, to approve 3 specious Resolutions. Briefly, the Resolutions…
PRESS RELEASE: END OF ROE
6/24/22, 7:59 AM PRESS RELEASE END OF ROE Ranch Matters Staff…
RANCH MATTERS TURNS 5 TODAY
6-21-22 2:00 PM RANCH MATTERS TURNS 5 TODAY Today, Ranch Matters celebrates 5 years of providing “Information is Power” to our readers. Thank You for your continued support! Ranch Matters Staff…
PRESS RELEASE- Jefferson County DA
6/15/22, 5:28 PM PRESS RELEASE Former Crooked River Ranch (CRR) resident, John Klein, 47, was convicted by a Jefferson County Jury today of two counts of Rape in the First Degree & four counts of …
PRESS RELEASE RECORD BREAKING DRUG BUST IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
6/14/22, 4:12 PM PRESS RELEASE RECORD BREAKING DRUG BUST IN JEFFERSON COUNTY Ranch Matters Staff…
“FIGHT FOR FREEDOM”
6/11/22, 4:42 PM “FIGHT FOR FREEDOM” People’s Rights of Oregon 5 (PRO5) is hosting a 3 day Fight For Freedom Event at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The event kicked off yesterday and runs through …
MANAGERIAL OLIGARCHY?
6/10/22, 12:15 PM MANAGERIAL OLIGARCHY? Wikipedia defines an oligarchy as, ”RULE BY FEW; TO RULE OR COMMAND; A FORM OF POWER STRUCTURE IN WHICH POWER RESTS WITH A SMALL NUMBER OF PEOPLE…” Further,…
RESULTS
6/9/22, 5:35 PM RESULTS Bill & Judy’s Rodeo Survey At last Monday’s (6/6/22), Work Session Meeting, President Bill Burt announced the results of the rodeo survey Burt stated, “We had 276 responses-182…
WINNERS & LOSERS
6/8/22, 4:26 PM WINNERS & LOSERS In our June 2021 story, there’s a NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN, we reported that the Jefferson County Commission interviewed two candidates for the position of Jefferson…
Letter to the Editor:”EBERS AND BUTTHEAD”
“EBERS AND BUTTHEAD” by Rebecca Anne We do have our First Amendment Rights, despite Ebers’ statement to the contrary. I thought this heading was quite appropriate: WHY I STARTED LOOKING INTO OUR HOA AND…
SURVEY or SURVEIL?
6/4/22, 1:44 PM SURVEY or SURVEIL? Bill & Judy’s Rodeo Survey was tabulated yesterday and the results will be announced at Monday’s (6/6/22) Work Session Meeting. Now that their “survey” has concluded,…
SURVEY SAYS? DO YOU COUNT?
6/3/22, 8:00 PM SURVEY SAYS? DO YOU COUNT? Bill & Judy’s Rodeo Survey was tabulated today in the Juniper Room and Ranch resident Kevin Fiet was there. Up front he told Ranch Matters (RM) that he did…
Bill & Judy’s RODEO SURVEY-UPDATE
6/2/22, 3:03 PM Bill & Judy’s RODEO SURVEY UPDATE On May 31st, Ranch Matters (RM) posted a report regarding Bill & Judy’s Rodeo Survey Deadline and a reminder from Ranch resident Kevin Fiet. Mr….
Letter to the Editor
By Rebecca Anne 6-1-22 This is all my opinion based on the research I’ve done. That includes reading documents, listening to meetings, interviews and so on. It also includes direct interactions via…
TWO WEEKS AGO TODAY
5/31/22, 3:33 PM TWO WEEKS AGO TODAY Two weeks ago today, Sheriff Marc Heckathorn saw his plans to continue being Jefferson County’s Sheriff dashed in one night, the MAY 17 primaries. A day later Sheriff…
REMINDER: BILL & JUDY’S RODEO SURVEY DUE TODAY
5/31/22, 1:57 PM REMINDER BILL & JUDY’S RODEO SURVEY DUE TODAY Today, Ranch resident Kevin Fiet contacted Ranch Matters regarding Bill & Judy’s “So-Called” Rodeo Survey. Mr. Fiet wanted to remind…
RODEO 101
5/28/22, 2:18 PM RODEO 101 Earlier this week Ranch Matters (RM) posted a report regarding the sudden cancellation of Bill and Judy’s Rodeo and the tax money they used, $23K, to purchase their Rodeo…
2022 PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE
5/26/22, 1:05 PM 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE How did Crooked River Ranch Vote? According to Jefferson County Clerk, Kate Zemke, the numbers were updated yesterday, 5/25/22, that included mail in ballots….
WHAT DOES $23K LOOK LIKE?
5/25/22, 2:53 PM WHAT DOES $23K LOOK LIKE? Since the sudden cancellation of Bill and Judy’s rodeo last month, Ranch Matters (RM) has been bombarded with tips and questions regarding the pending survey,…
7P’s
5/24/22, 6:32 PM 7P’s “Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance” Ranch Matters Staff…
Jefferson County (JC) Veteran’s Service Officer-PRESS RELEASE
5/24/22, 9:44 AM PRESS RELEASE From Kevin Ellingsburg Jefferson County (JC) Veteran’s Service Officer “SNAP EVENT” JC Veteran’s Officer Kevin Ellingsburg is hosting an informal MEET & GREET for…
BILL’S CIRCUS
5/23/22, 6:17 PM BILL’S CIRCUS Last Monday’s (5/16/22), Regular Board Meeting was anything but Regular and conducted more like a circus with President Bill Burt playing the role of RINGMASTER. Video…
“KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES”
5/19/22, 3:23 PM “KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES’S” On April 27, 2022, The Ranch Board of Directors held a Special Meeting, in person, to select a new Ranch Director to replace recently resigned Director…
“YOUR VOICE COUNTS”
5/18/22 “YOUR VOICE COUNTS” Last night’s election proved votes do count, as well as your voice, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Elect, Jason Pollock who defeated incumbent Sheriff Marc Heckathorn….
“WOW…LOVE IT!”
5/18/22, “WOW…LOVE IT!” Commissioner Kelly Simmelink beat out his only challenger, Sabrina Rios, with 67.93% or 4,030 votes in last night’s Primary Election. Simmelink provided Ranch Matters with the …
SHERIFF MARC HECKATHORN’S POST ELECTION STATEMENT
5/18/22, 1:46 PM SHERIFF MARC HECKATHORN’S POST ELECTION STATEMENT Jefferson County Sheriff Marc Heckathorn issued the following post election statement this morning: “Of course we are disappointed by…
Unofficial Results: UPDATED, 5/18/22, 12:45 AM
UPDATE, 5/18/22, 12:45 AM Unofficial Results: SHERIFF’S RACE: Jason Pollock defeats Sheriff Marc Heckathorn. Pollock received 3,255 votes-52.39% Heckathorn received 2,695 votes-43.38% JEFFERSON…
REMINDER,CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING TOMORROW 5-16-22
5/15/22, 5:06 PM REMINDER CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING TOMORROW, 5/16/22, AT 6:00 PM VIA ZOOM. For some unknown reason(s) President Bill Burt refuses to hold the meeting in person, in the Juniper Room? AGENDA…
“FINAL COUNTDOWN”
5/12/22, 11:06 AM “FINAL COUNTDOWN” Jefferson County Commissioner (Incumbent) Kelly Simmelink spoke with Ranch Matters and stated his campaign to be re-elected is in the “Final Countdown “ phase and…
“THE DAY AFTER”-FOLLOW-UP
5/11/22, 1:43 PM “THE DAY AFTER”-FOLLOW-UP A week ago today, Jefferson County District Attorney , Steve Leriche and retired Sheriff Jim Adkins released a joint statement endorsing Sheriff Marc Heckathorn’s…
“THE DAY AFTER”
5/6/22, 1:01 PM “THE DAY AFTER” Tuesday (5/3/22), Ranch Matters (RM) spent some time with Jefferson County Sheriff Marc Heckathorn and obtained an unedited video interview regarding his election campaign….
“A LEADER FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY”
5/5/22, 10:40 AM “A LEADER FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY” The race is on, for Jefferson County Commissioner (Incumbent) Mae Huston’s seat on the Board. Commissioner Huston’s position…
BREAKING NEWS-UPDATED
5/4/22, 12:26 PM BREAKING NEWS Jefferson County District Attorney, Steve Leriche and retired Jefferson County Sheriff, Jim Adkins endorses Senior Deputy Jason Pollock for Jefferson County Sheriff. Ranch…
Another nextdoor private message from Director Ebers.
5-4-22 Another nextdoor private message from Director Ebers. by Rebecca Anne He refuses to be transparent as he won’t respond publicly on nextdoor where we know he has an active account. Reading his…
CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING 5/2/22
5/2/22, 1:38 PM CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING Today’s CRR/BOD Work Session Meeting was posted on the CRR Website as a ZOOM MEETING. Interestingly, the Board held their meeting in person, in the …
Veterans Healing Garden in Madras, OR.
Veterans Healing Garden in Madras, OR. William B. Payne…
STANDARDS??? NOT WHEN IT COMES TO OUR RANCH RULERS.
May 1, 2022 STANDARDS??? NOT WHEN IT COMES TO OUR RANCH RULERS. IT’S HAS GONE FROM LOW STANDARDS, TO NO STANDARDS. By Carol Orr When exactly did it become okay for abusive language and behavior to be,…
“ASSHOLES & LUNATICS”
4/29/22, 12:25 PM “ASSHOLES & LUNATICS” The MAIN EVENT Last Wednesday (4/27/22), the Ranch Board of Directors held a Special Meeting in the Juniper Room to select a new Ranch Director to replace…
What About The Oversight
4-28-22 10:20 AM by Rebecca Ann What about the oversight What about everyone’s Constitutional Rights out here on the ranch? Just some questions and thoughts I wanted to mention. At the last zoom board…
ARRP Bill of Rights for Homeowners
4/25/22 3:20 PM ARRP Bill of Rights for Homeowners * The Right to Security against Foreclosure An association shall not foreclose against a homeowner except for significant unpaid assessments, and any…
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
4/21/22, 12:07 PM WHAT’S IN A NAME? JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RACE DEBATE. You’ve probably see their campaign signs peppered throughout the County. Their names, position they’re seeking and…
“MAJOR DISASTER”
4/20/22, 2:56 PM “MAJOR DISASTER” Massive food & energy shortages are on the rise. Grain and fertilizer shipments are being disrupted. Basic everyday items are becoming scarce. The national news is…
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S FORUM DEBATE
4/19/22, 12:17 PM JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S FORUM DEBATE Last night’s (4/18/22), Sheriff’s Debate/Candidates Forum was sponsored by the Madras/ Jefferson County Chamber and held at the Jefferson County…
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ON THE RANCH
4/14/22, 10:20 AM JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ON THE RANCH Last night’s (4/13/22), meeting started at 6:00 PM and ended about 7:30 PM. Commissioners Wayne Fording, Kelly Simmelink…
Community Conversation
4-13-22 12:00 PM Community Conversation Lynn P Findley shared an event. Rep. Mark Owens, Rep. Daniel Bonham and I are hosting our next joint virtual town hall on Wednesday, April 27. Join us – we have…
PRESS LOG: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
4/11/22, 10:52 AM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (4/4/22-4/10/22) Ranch Matters Staff…
“FACE OF THE RANCH”
4/5/2022, 2:25 PM “FACE OF THE RANCH” At a January 2017 CRR/BOD Meeting, AIC (Ranch) Insurance agent, Barry Maroni warned the Directors, that they are the “FACE OF THE RANCH” and need to “WATCH WHAT…
“NIGHT & DAY EXPERIENCE”
4/4/2022, 2:20 PM “NIGHT & DAY EXPERIENCE” Last June, the Jefferson County Commission interviewed 2 candidates for the position of County Sheriff. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy/Corporal Jason …
MORE OF EBERS EGO, ARROGANCE AND PROFANITY; JUST WHEN YOU THINK IT CAN’T GET ANY WORSE.
April 2, 2022, 11:36 AM Submitted by Ranch resident Carol Orr: MORE OF EBERS EGO, ARROGANCE AND PROFANITY; JUST WHEN YOU THINK IT CAN’T GET ANY WORSE. The latest from a string of emails from Director …
Oregon Secretary of State: PRESS RELEASE
3/30/22, 10:25 AM Oregon Secretary of State PRESS RELEASE “…The rise of domestic terrorism is an immediate threat to Oregonians…” Ranch Matters Staff…
EBERS EGO
3/16/22, 11:15 AM EBERS EGO Last week the social media site Nextdoor, one of many communication platforms used by Ranch Officials, was all the buzz over Ranch Manager Judy Lapora’s message cancelling …
UPDATE: NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
3/15/22, 11:00 AM UPDATE:NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN Bend Bulletin reporter Garrett Andrews published in their papers edition today: “Gloves are off in Jefferson County Sheriff’s race.” Opening paragraph: “When…
SPECIAL REPORT: Serious Accusations Ranch Director/Treasure, Jerry Cooper SUDDENLY RESIGNS
3/7/22, 4:06 PM SPECIAL REPORT Serious Accusations Ranch Director/Treasure, Jerry Cooper SUDDENLY RESIGNS Today’s (3/7/22), Work Session Meeting was anything but routine. After Roll Call, VP Carl Harbour…
TWO PERCENT
LATEST NEWS 14Jul Special Road District CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING 7/14/21, 5:13 PM CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING Meeting started at 10:00 AM and ended at about 10:35 AM. Ranch VP Bill Burt in attendance Outgoing…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING-2/21/22
2/23/22, 2:25 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING Monday night’s (2/21/22), BOD MEETING was held via zoom at started at 6:02 PM and ended at 7:58 PM. The following Ranch Directors in attendance: President Bill…
EBERS EDICT
2/7/2022, 2:17 PM EBERS EDICT In the February Ranch Telegraph, Ranch Director, Richard Ebers, wrote a front page story titled: “Community standards and the CC&R’s” for the CRR/HOA Homeowners. Director…
CRIME BEAT REPORTER TAKES A BEATING
2/4/2022, 6:47 PM CRIME BEAT REPORTER TAKES A BEATING Attorney William Carl, a former partner in the now dissolved law firm offices of Madras attorneys Glenn, Reeder & Gassner sat down with Ranch …
SPECIAL REPORT-Finally Complied
2/3/2022, 3:53 PM SPECIAL REPORT-Finally Complied Ranch Matters (RM) published on 1/29/22, “PAPERS PLEASE” regarding the budget preparation process and the importance of the mandatory filing of the IRS…
“CLERICAL ERROR”?
1/31/2022, 4:35 PM “CLERICAL ERROR”? Ranch Matters (RM) published on 1/29/22, “PAPERS PLEASE” regarding the budget preparation process and the importance of the mandatory filing of the IRS Form 990 by…
PAPERS PLEASE
1/29/2022, 2:27 PM PAPERS PLEASE The Budget preparation process is currently underway and the Ranch has posted on their website the “Associations-Budget/Financial Documents.” However, there is one…
Budget Documents/ Major Financial Issues
Budget Documents/ Major Financial Issues by CRR Property Owner, Dale Wiley I was looking at the Budget documents for the Ranch and HOA and I think there is some major financial issues going on now. In…
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER’S MEETING-01/27/2022
01/27/2022, 10:22 AM JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER’S MEETING Ranch Matters attended yesterday’s (01/26/22), Commissioner’s Meeting in Madras. All three Commissioner’s present and newly appointed…
CRR SUED-UpDate: VICTIM or VOYEUR?
1/25/2022, 5:05 PM CRR SUED-UpDate VICTIM or VOYEUR? As reported earlier, Ranch Matters (RM) has published several stories regarding a lawsuit filed June 9, 2021, against the Crooked River Ranch Association…
THE “UN-AMERICAN”
01/23/2022, 2:11 PM THE “UN-AMERICAN” “I WOULD TELL THEM (People’s Rights) they’re an anti-American, dangerous group that repulses me…” (Deschutes County Chief Law Enforcement Officer/District Attorney…
PRESS RELEASE-Central Oregon Chapter of the People’s Rights group
01/19/2022, 12:43 PM PRESS RELEASE Ranch Matters (RM) received the following PRESS RELEASE/STATEMENT from local PEOPLE’S RIGHTS Leader, BJ SOPER. Soper issued the Press Release additionally to Central…
FIND OUT HOW YOUR MONEY IS BEING SPENT
01/19/2022, 11:20 AM FIND OUT HOW YOUR MONEY IS BEING SPENT CRR/BAC MEETING CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN THE JUNIPER ROOM. These meetings typically last for hours and there’s still time to attend. Be sure to…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING-01/17/22
01/18/2022, 12:58 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING Last night’s (01/17/22), BOD MEETING was held via zoom and started at 6:00 PM. All Ranch Directors in attendance along with Ranch Manager Judy Lapora. Meeting…
“I DON’T READ YOUR STORIES”
MEMBER SUBMITTED POST 1/17/22 1:00 PM By Carol Orr, “I DON’T READ YOUR STORIES” PRESIDENT BILL BURT REFERRING TO RANCH MATTERS. After the Special Road District meeting last Wednesday 1/12/22, I happened…
CRR SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) MEETING-01/12/2022
01/12/2022, 8:48 PM CRR SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) MEETING . Today’s meeting was called to order by SRD Chairperson Sue Haley at 10:00 AM. All SRD Commissioners present-Ann House, Dana Pierce along…
Letter to the Editor: OBSERVATIONS
By Dale Wiley I am a little late in reading this months Telegraph, but found a couple of interesting items that gave me pause to think that maybe they apply to our HOA elected leaders as well, especially…
FACTS MATTER
01/11/2022, 12:54 PM FACTS MATTER “JEFFERSON COUNTY REQUIRES ANY NEW BUSINESS COMING INTO THE RANCH TO RECEIVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE BOARD.” CRR Manager Judy Lapora, 12/20/21, Regular Board Meeting…
REMINDER- CRR SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) MEETING
01/11/2022, 11:57 AM REMINDER CRR SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) is holding their Regular Monthly Meeting tomorrow, January 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM in the Juniper Room. AGENDA Attached Note: Item # 6: NEW …
DO LIVES MATTER?
01/09/2022, 4:11 PM DO LIVES MATTER? Badger Hill Road 12/26 Event-FOLLOW-UP On January 6, 2022, Ranch Matters (RM) posted the story: “DO YOU THINK SOMETHING STINKS IN YOUR BACKYARD” that talked about …
“DO YOU THINK SOMETHING STINKS IN YOUR BACKYARD?”
01/06/2022, 1:30 PM “DO YOU THINK SOMETHING STINKS IN YOUR BACKYARD?” As an Interactive investigative news site we encourage our members/readers to get involved, ask questions and stress that INFORMATION…
Oregon Secretary of the State-PRESS RELEASE-01/06/2022
01/06/2022, 10:29 AM PRESS RELEASE Oregon Secretary of the State Ranch Matters Staff…
“NOT GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN” ?
01/05/2022, 1:24 PM “NOT GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN” ? We joined Monday’s (01/03/2022), Work Session Meeting late, but still in time to catch Ranch President Bill Burt’s discussion regarding last weeks Badger…
“NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS”
01/04/2022, 11:17 AM “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS” If you own property on Crooked River Ranch (CRR), you recently received a DUES (Ranch TAX) bill. If you own property in Jefferson County, you recently received…
PRESS LOG- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/27/21-01/02/2022)
01/03/2022, 4:32 PM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/27/21-01/02/2022) Ranch Matters Staff…
HAPPY NEW YEARS
01/01/22, 12:02 AM Ranch Matters Staff…
END OF THE YEAR WRAP UP
12/31/21, 3:27 PM END OF THE YEAR WRAP UP Throughout 2021 Ranch Matters has stayed the course and uncovered some interesting facts and events that many would have preferred to be hidden. We’ve published…
“SOMEBODY’S GOING TO GET KILLED ON THAT ROAD (Badger)-IF WE’RE NOT CAREFUL”
12/28/21, 6:24 PM “SOMEBODY’S GOING TO GET KILLED ON THAT ROAD (Badger)-IF WE’RE NOT CAREFUL” CRR Manager Judy Lapora A week ago today (12/20/21), at the Regular Board Meeting, President Bill Burt, the…
PRESS LOG- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/20/21-12/26/21)
12/27/21, 10:11 AM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/20/21-12/26/21) 1 entry of interest regarding CRR: On 12/26/21, “A Jefferson County Sheriff’s vehicle was rear ended while it was on …
COUNTY CHAIR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
12/23/21, 6:16 PM COUNTY CHAIR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Jefferson County Commissioner/Chair, Kelly Simmelink “WISHES EVERYONE ON CROOKED RIVER RANCH A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST IN 2022.” Ranch …
12/22/21, CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING
12/22/21, 4:55 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING Monday night’s (12/20/21), BOD MEETING was held via zoom and started at 6:01 PM. All Ranch Directors in attendance along with Ranch Manager Judy Lapora….
“LISTEN UP”
12/21/21, 3:38 PM “LISTEN UP” For those that did not attend last night’s (12/20/21) zoom Regular Board Meeting, President Bill Burt commented about a letter Ranch Matters (RM) submitted to each Ranch …
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office-PRESS LOG (12/13/21-12/19/21)
12/20/21, 12:43 PM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/13/21-12/19/21) Ranch Matters Staff…
REMINDER CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT @ 6:00 PM VIA ZOOM
12/20/21, 10:14 AM REMINDER CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT @ 6:00 PM VIA ZOOM Note: 2 items of interest in tonight’s meeting Reading Packet: “DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE” related to HB 2534, the recently…
JUSTICE FOR ALL?
12/17/21, 2:38 PM JUSTICE FOR ALL? Just over 150 years ago, the 14th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. It was/is steeped in controversy and to this day is cited by many scholars and argued…
VETERANS CHRISTMAS PICK-UP EVENT
12/15/21, 8:30 PM VETERANS CHRISTMAS PICK-UP EVENT Ranch Matters attended today’s Christmas PICK-UP Event for veterans and Active-Duty Military hosted by the Jefferson County Veteran’s Service Office …
REMINDER/Jefferson County Lead Veteran’s Officer-PRESS RELEASE
11/30/21, 4:06 PM PRESS RELEASE From Laura Moore Jefferson County (JC) Lead Veteran’s Officer TOY DRIVE The Jefferson County Veterans Service Office is collecting new toys for Veteran and Active- Duty…
IS IT TIME FOR A REVOLUTION
12/13/21, 2:48 PM IS IT TIME FOR A REVOLUTION Ranch Matters has been contacted by several upset members asking “WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT HERE”? WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT? Several homeowners are…
PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/6/21-12/12/21)
12/13/21, 11:20 AM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (12/6/21-12/12/21)…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH THESE PEOPLE?
WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH THESE PEOPLE? By Carol Orr re: RM’s trespass story, “LAYER OF LIES”, 12/10/21 Great coverage RM’s, per usual. “Truthfulness is a commitment to reporting only the facts and not a…
RAZOR’S EDGE
12/11/21, 5:11 PM RAZOR’S EDGE “So on the 6700 block of Mustang there is a idiot homeowner with razor wire on their fence. Is this legal? Did they pull a permit or have it approved by architectural…
LAYERS OF LIES
12/10/21, 12:27 PM LAYERS OF LIES “THIS LETTER IS TO INFORM YOU THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS DECIDED TO REMOVE THE TRESPASS ORDER” Ranch Matters received the ATTACHED letter dated November 8, 2021, from CRR…
CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING-12/8/21
12/8/21, 2:16 PM CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING Today’s meeting was called to order by SRD Chairperson Sue Haley at 10:00 AM. After Flag Salute, Roll Call was held; all Commissioners …
CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING-12/7/21,
12/7/21, 6:43 AM CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING Yesterday’s (12/6/21), Work Session Meeting was held virtually via zoom and started at 10:00 AM and ended at 10:59 AM. The following Ranch Directors in…
PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/29/21-12/5/21)
12/6/21, 8:12 PM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/29/21-12/5/21) . . . Ranch Matters Staff…
MEET & GREET REPORT
12/05/21, 11:01 AM MEET & GREET REPORT Ranch Matters attended State Senator Lynn Findley’s MEET & GREET Event Friday (12/03/21), at the Sandbagger Saloon. The Event was causal, lasted about an…
PRESS RELEASE “DPSST MUST IMPROVE TO BUILD PUBLIC TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY”
12/2/21, 11:03 AM PRESS RELEASE “DPSST MUST IMPROVE TO BUILD PUBLIC TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY” Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s DPSST AUDIT focused only on allegations of “ongoing police misconduct”…
MEET & GREET WITH SENATOR LYNN FINDLEY
NOV 29.2021 MEET & GREET WITH SENATOR LYNN FINDLEY Heading to Crooked River Ranch this Friday! Please join me at the Sandbagger Saloon and Dinner House this Friday at 5:30pm for a meet & greet….
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office-PRESS LOG-(11/22/21-11/28/21)
11/29/21, 10:09 AM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/22/21-11/28/21)…
STARLIGHT PARADE
11/27/21, 7:57 PM STARLIGHT PARADE This year’s Redmond Starlight Parade theme is “Sleigh Ride Together with you” The Parade started on time at 5:00 PM and took just about an hour for the nearly 50…
Jefferson County Lead Veterans’ Officer-PRESS RELEASE
11/24/21, 9:52 AM PRESS RELEASE From Laura Moore Jefferson County Lead Veterans’ Officer Free Thanksgiving Meals Today “In appreciation of your service, we will be serving FREE Thanksgiving Meals today…
PRESS LOG- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/15/21-11/21/21)
11/22/21, 11:27 AM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/15/21-11/21/21) Ranch Matters Staff…
SUNDOWNING
11/18/21, 4:42 PM SUNDOWNING At our last Board of Directors meeting (11/15/21), Ranch Director/Treasure Jerry Cooper commented on the Special Road District (SRD) Minutes regarding the Sundown Canyon…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING-11/15/21
LATEST NEWS 14Jul Special Road District CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING 7/14/21, 5:13 PM CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING Meeting started at 10:00 AM and ended at about 10:35 AM. Ranch VP Bill Burt in attendance Outgoing…
SPECIAL REPORT-Damage Control
11/16/21, 1:10 PM SPECIAL REPORT-Damage Control Yesterday, Ranch Matters published a report regarding the October 19, 2021, CC&R Review Committee Meeting Minutes. Listed under CONSENT ITEMS,…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT VIA ZOOM AT 6:00 PM
11/15/21, 2:05 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT VIA ZOOM AT 6:00 PM AGENDA Attached ITEM OF INTEREST: Reading packet includes the Minutes for the October 19, 2021, CC&R Review Committee Meeting….
PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/08/21-11/14/21)
11/15/21, 11:43 AM PRESS LOG Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/08/21-11/14/21) Ranch Matters Staff…
CRR SUED-Follow Up SHIFTING THE BLAME-Part 4-The Kelly Davis Story
11/12/21, 4:40 PM CRR SUED-Follow Up SHIFTING THE BLAME-Part 4 The Kelly Davis Story As reported earlier, Ranch Matters has reported several stories regarding a lawsuit filed June 9, 2021, against the…
VETERANS CELEBRATION MADRAS STYLE
11/11/21, 5:47 PM VETERANS CELEBRATION MADRAS STYLE Today’s Veterans Day Events included the following: 10:00 AM-VFW Tribute & Ceremonies at the Jefferson County Community Center, 2:00…
CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING
11/10/21, 2:01 PM CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING Today’s meeting was called to order by SRD Chairperson Sue Haley at 10:00 AM. After Flag Salute, Roll Call was held; all Commissioners…
“DOOMED TO REPEAT IT”
11/09/21, 12:10 PM “DOOMED TO REPEAT IT” According to the HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER, Nazi and chief of the Reich Security Office, Reinhard Heydrich, “First recommended that Jews should wear identifying…
PRESS RELEASE: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/01/21-11/07/21)
PRESS RELEASE Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (11/01/21-11/07/21)…
PRESS RELEASE- Jefferson County Veterans
10/7/21, 9:42 AM PRESS RELEASE…
“WHAT IF THERE WERE NO LOCAL REPORTERS?”
11/04/21, 1:18 PM “WHAT IF THERE WERE NO LOCAL REPORTERS?” FREEdom of the PRESS? Yesterday’s Edition of the Madras Pioneer devoted 2 full pages regarding their financial woes and the need to “Save…
I WILL NOT BE BULLIED INTO GIVING UP ON TRUTH. AND YOU SHOULDN’T EITHER.
I WILL NOT BE BULLIED INTO GIVING UP ON TRUTH. AND YOU SHOULDN’T EITHER. By Carol Orr Regarding “Let it Burn” by CCR committee chair, Jim Stagl. Director Ebers responded to my email, “the Committee…
JEFFERSON COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION-2021 The Day After
11/03/21, 4:56 PM JEFFERSON COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION-2021 The Day After HOW DID CROOKED RIVER RANCH VOTE? Ranch Matters contacted Jefferson County Clerk Kate Zemke and requested a precinct breakdown…
JEFFERSON COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION 2021
11/02/21, 9:11 PM JEFFERSON COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION 2021 RESULTS/UNOFFICIAL Ballots Received: 5,224 Registered Voters: 16,411 Ranch Matters Staff…
CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING-11/01/21
11/01/21, 2:15 PM CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING Today’s Work Session Meeting was held virtually via zoom and started at 10:00 AM and ended at 10:45 AM The following Ranch Directors in attendance: President…
Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue TRAINING BUILDING-Open House
10/30/21, 2:21 PM Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue TRAINING BUILDING-Open House 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Ranch Matters spoke with Assistant Fire Chief Sean Hartley about today’s event. According to…
CRR SUED-Follow UP SHIFTING THE BLAME-Part 3
10/27/21, 12:56 PM CRR SUED-Follow UP SHIFTING THE BLAME-Part 3 “…WE HAVE A SITUATION WHERE…THEIR LIVES ARE BEING THREATENED BY THEIR NEIGHBOR” (CRR Manger Judy Lapora) RECAP As reported earlier, …
“NO COMMENT”
10/14/21, 12:29 PM “NO COMMENT” Last Monday we posted a story regarding the Vehicle/RV fire on SW Shad Rd. While the fire was still smoldering Ranch resident and CC&R Committee Member Jim Stagl…
CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING
10/14/21, 10:52 AM CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING Yesterday’s (10/13/21), SRD MEETING was called to order by SRD Chairperson Sue Haley about 10:00 AM. After the Flag Salute, Roll Call…
VEHICLE/RV FIRE ON SW SHAD RD
LATEST NEWS 14Jul Special Road District CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING 7/14/21, 5:13 PM CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING Meeting started at 10:00 AM and ended at about 10:35 AM. Ranch VP Bill Burt in attendance Outgoing…
(CON) FUSION CENTERS
10/7/21, 12:29 PM (CON) FUSION CENTERS On January 31, 2021, we published a story titled SILENT (SP) EYES OF SALEM where we asked, does the State of Oregon conduct formalized intelligence activities on…
CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING-10/05/21
10/05/21, 10:55 AM CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING Yesterday’s (10/04/21), BOD MEETING was held via zoom and started at 10:00 AM Following Directors in attendance: President Bill Burt, VP Carl Harbour,…
CRR SUED-UpDate 10-1-21
10-1-21 4:28pm CRR SUED-UpDate SHIFTING THE BLAME-Part 2 RECAP In yesterday’s (9/30/21), story, “SHIFTING THE BLAME”, Part 1, we reported that Ranch resident Lisa Andrews filed a lawsuit against…
CRR SUED-UpDate 9-30-21
9/30/21, 2:22 PM CRR SUED-UpDate SHIFTING THE BLAME-Part 1 On July 13, 2021, Ranch Matters published report titled, “I AM GOING TO KICK HER ASS, I AM GOING TO KILL HER” regarding a lawsuit filed against…
PRESS RELEASE
9/27/21, 6:10 PM PRESS RELEASE Ranch Matters Staff…
Jefferson County Sheriffs Office- Press Release
9/24/21 Jefferson County Sheriffs Office- Press Release There was some concern as to whether or not the Governors vaccine mandate applied to my county corrections staff and today it was determine…
LAW OFFICE FIRE-Follow-UP 9/23/21
9/23/21, 12:18 PM LAW OFFICE FIRE-Follow-UP Madras, Oregon “THERE ARE OTHER THINGS NOT BEING LOOKED…” Ranch Matters has published several stories regarding the May 25, 2019, arson fire that seriously…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING-(9/20/21)
9/21/21, 12:49 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING Yesterday’s (9/20/21), BOD MEETING was held again virtually via zoom and started at 6:00 PM ending at 7:00 PM. All Ranch Directors present with the exception …
PEOPLE’S RIGHTS OREGON 5 RALLY
9/18/21, 5:55 PM PEOPLE’S RIGHTS OREGON 5 RALLY “Hell No We Will Not Comply” B.J. Soper, State Assistant for the Peoples Rights Oregon Group kicked off today’s Rally at Centennial Park in downtown…
LAW OFFICE FIRE-UpDate-9/16/21
9/16/21, 1:43 PM LAW OFFICE FIRE-UpDate Madras, Oregon Last week, Ranch Matters attended Troy Patrick’s Status Hearing in Jefferson County. As we reported, Mr. Patrick was scheduled to appear via Video…
“STATE OF EMERGENCY”
9/14/21, 5:10 PM “STATE OF EMERGENCY” “A state of emergency is declared within Jefferson County…” Tomorrow, the Jefferson County Commissioner’s are holding a Special Meeting to consider and approve …
BURGERS & POLITICS
9/11/21, 7:38 PM BURGERS & POLITICS Today’s Specials: “Liberty, Justice & Truth” On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks, the Jefferson County Republicans held their 16th annual Burgers &…
LAW OFFICE FIRE-UpDate 9/10/21
9/10/21, 3:46 PM LAW OFFICE FIRE-UpDate Ranch Matters has published several stories regarding the May 25, 2019, arson fire that seriously damaged the law firm offices of Madras attorneys Glenn, Reeder…
CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING-Election Results-2021
9/8/21, 12:40 PM CRR/BOD WORK SESSION MEETING-Election Results Today’s Work Session Meeting was held at Mac Park. Meeting started at 10:03 AM and ended at 10:32 AM SOME HIGHLIGHTS: *CPA Zack Harmon…
Terrebonne Matters
Terrebonne Matters By Stephanie Stevens Jeep Girls Connect, based out of Central Oregon was able to help Hurricane Ida victims. During their Jeepin’ Across America event, ladies from the group were able…
JEEPIN’ ACROSS AMERICA- THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY
8-29-21 5:33 AM JEEPIN’ ACROSS AMERICA- THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY #jeepinacrossamerica And we are off. Jeepin’ Across America hits the road. First Stop Reno Stephanie Stevens #jeepgirlsconnect…
AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES-2021
8/27/21, 11:26 PM AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES-2021 AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES-2021 took off today at 2:00 PM. Lots to see, hear and smell- Vendors, Live Music, Classic Cars and as always Great Airplanes. Show…
FLIGHT OPS -FLIGHT OPS AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES
8/27/21, 9:45 PM FLIGHT OPS AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES On Wednesday (8/25/21), Ranch Matters posted an exclusive interview with JETJOCK, Jerod Flohr, Call Sign “Tile.” As reported, Flohr fly’s a restored…
JEEPIN’ ACROSS AMERICA
8/26/21, 12:08 PM JEEPIN’ ACROSS AMERICA Ranch Matters Group Administrator and Jeep Girls Connect Founder, will be embarking on an adventure across America. #jeepinacrossamerica In February of this year,…
PREFLIGHT- AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES 20th Anniversary
8/25/21, 5:28 PM PREFLIGHT AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES 20th Anniversary takes off this Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Today, Ranch Matters spent the day at the Madras Airport talking to pilots and…
CRR ANNUAL MEETING-2021
8/21/21, 4:17 PM ***NOTE: For unknown reasons this years Annual Meeting was not prominently promoted. Typically the Administration installs a large BANNER at the entrance of the Ranch announcing…
KILLER LETTERS -Part 2
8-20-21 2:06 PM KILLER LETTERS-Part 2 “…HE LIKES BLACK LEATHER BOOTS & WHINES WHEN I TAKE THEM OFF” Last Friday (8/13/21), we posted KILLER LETTERS as part of a series of reports regarding convicted…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING-8/16/21
8/17/21, 3:33 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING Yesterday’s (8/16/21), CRR/BOD MEETING was held once again virtually via zoom and started at 6:00 PM, was interrupted at about 6:28 PM-more on that later and…
MANDATES-HURTFUL or HELPFUL?
8/17/21, 2:56 PM MANDATES-HURTFUL or HELPFUL? Last Friday, (8/13/21), Union County Sheriff Cody Bowen wrote Governor Kate Brown chastising her leadership style and mandates. His letter opens by stating:…
KILLER LETTERS
8/13/21, 4:41 PM KILLER LETTERS Convicted child killer, Diane Downs is serving a life sentence plus 50 years for the murder of her daughter and attempting to murder her other two children in 1983. She…
CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING
8/11/21, 1:34 PM CRR/SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT (SRD) REGULAR MEETING *NOTE: Today’s SRD MEETING was the first meeting with newly elected Commissioners Ann House and Dana Pierce. Meeting was called to Order…
NATION WIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS)
8/11/21, 8:11 AM NATION WIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) TODAY AT 11:20 AM PDT ( 2:20 PM ET) Ranch Matters Staff…
Simmelink Report: “STATE CONTROL vs LOCAL CONTROL-OUT OF CONTROL?”
8/9/21, 5:35 PM Simmelink Report: “STATE CONTROL vs LOCAL CONTROL-OUT OF CONTROL?” Today, Jefferson County Commissioner/Chair Kelly Simmelink sat down with Ranch Matters and discussed his thoughts and…
TERREBONNE HIGHWAY 97 SAFETY PLAN
8/4/21, 8:49 PM TERREBONNE HIGHWAY 97 SAFETY PLAN Open House Ranch Matters attended tonight’s Terrebonne Transportation Improvements Meeting held at the Terrebonne Community School Gym. The Open House…
CRR/BOD Work Session Meeting- 8/2/21
8/4/21, 2:59 PM CRR/BOD Work Session Meeting *NOTE: Again, we apologize for not video recording the Work Session Meeting. Unfortunately, now that the board Meetings have resumed, in person, in the Juniper…
PRESS RELEASE – Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
7/30/21, 3:57 PM PRESS RELEASE Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office . PRESS RELEASE Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office APPLICATION NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR OUR FIRST EVER CITIZENS’ ACADEMY The Jefferson County…
FAIR PLAY
7/22/21, 4:41 PM FAIR PLAY The Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo opened yesterday and runs through this Saturday, 7/24/21. Admission & Parking is FREE. Today, County Commissioner Kelly Simmelink…
CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING-7/21/21
7/21/21, 5:25 PM CRR/BOD REGULAR MEETING *NOTE: We apologize for not video recording this BOD MEETING. Unfortunately, now that the Board Meetings have resumed, in person, in the Juniper Room, we are…
CANDIDATES FORUM-2021
7/20/21, 1:50 PM CANDIDATES FORUM-2021 Last night (7/19/21), the Ranch Association held their Candidates Forum in the Juniper room. It was a packed house and the event was moderated by President Carl …
“GOLF TALK”
LATEST NEWS 14Jul Special Road District CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING 7/14/21, 5:13 PM CRR/SRD REGULAR MEETING Meeting started at 10:00 AM and ended at about 10:35 AM. Ranch VP Bill Burt in attendance Outgoing…