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MAC’S ISLAND
8/12/22, 2:50 PM MAC’S ISLAND Last night (8/11/22), the Jefferson County Planning Commission held not one, but two back-to-back hearings, regarding the McPherson’s family proposal to build 54 residential…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
8/10/22, IMPORTANT UPDATE Tomorrow, August 11, 2022, the Jefferson County Planning Commission “has scheduled a hearing proposing an expansion of Crooked River Ranch, Phase 17, by the McPherson family….
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Jefferson County OR Republican Party: ANNOUNCEMENT
August 8, 2022 8:48 AM ANNOUNCEMENT Jefferson County OR Republican Party . Tired of government run-away spending? Tired of inflation and high gas prices? It’s time for a change!! . MEET & GREET JO…
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CONGRESSMAN CLIFF BENTZ HOLDS TOWN HALL IN MADRAS
8/7/22, 3:07 PM CONGRESSMAN CLIFF BENTZ HOLD’S TOWN HALL IN MADRAS Yesterday, U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz held a Town Hall at the Jefferson County Community/Senior Center in Madras, Oregon, where …
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G-FORCE
8/7/22, 12:06 PM G-FORCE Ranch Matters was asked if Crooked River Ranch (CRR) has rolled out the 5G cellular technology yet. There have been rumors 5G has been activated, but no confirmation until we …
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KANGAROO COURT
8/5/22, 4:04 PM KANGAROO COURT REMINDER… “In many cases, conditions and activities which could impact negatively on the rights and welfare of Crooked River Ranch property owners and other Ranch residents…
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2022 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
8/4/22, 12:12 PM 2022 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo opened yesterday-August 3rd for its 102nd year and runs through Sunday, August 7th in Redmond, Oregon. Daily…
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Jefferson County-Veteran’s Service Officer: PRESS RELEASE
8/4/22, 9:21 AM PRESS RELEASE FROM: Jefferson County (JC) Laura Moore, Lead Veteran’s Service Officer TWO UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER IN MADRAS, OREGON: *Tomorrow, …
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Jefferson County District Attorney-PRESS RELEASE
8/3/22, 7:25 PM PRESS RELEASE Jefferson County District Attorney Steven Leriche concluded his review of the Madras Police Department (MPD) and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) officer-involved…
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MIS-IN-FORUM
7/25/22, 7:35 PM MEMORY HOLE? A week ago today, the Ranch leadership held their 2022 Election Candidates Forum in the Juniper room. The following message was posted prior to the meeting by CRR Board…
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Veteran’s Service Officer-PRESS RELEASE
7/26/22, 11:06 AM PRESS RELEASE FROM: Jefferson County (JC) Laura Moore, Lead Veteran’s Service Officer “SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATIONS NEEDED FOR 8/13 VETERAN EVENT” “School supply donations are exceptionally…
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SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!
This is directed to our Board, Committee members and any and all ranch staff both – past and present. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU! By Rebecca Anne All of you who have stood quietly, while many mentioned above…
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RESOLUTION REBELLION-Day 5-WRAP UP
7/22/22, 8:15 PM RESOLUTION REBELLION-Day 5 WRAP UP Many Ranch residents stopping, asking questions, getting informed and signing the PETITION. See Ranch resident Carol Orr’s attached video regarding …
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“RULES OF FOOLS”
7/22/22, 12:17 PM “RULES OF FOOLS” RESOLUTION REBELLION “IF YOU DO NOT TAKE AN INTEREST IN THE AFFAIRS OF YOUR GOVERNMENT (HOA), THEN YOU ARE DOOMED TO LIVE UNDER THE RULES OF FOOLS.” -Plato- Ranch…
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“SUMMER NIGHTS & CARNIVAL LIGHTS”
7/20/22, 6:11 PM “SUMMER NIGHTS & CARNIVAL LIGHTS” The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo OPENS today and runs through Saturday, 7/23/22. Admission & Parking is FREE! County Commissioner Kelly…
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POWER OUTAGE REPORT
7/18/22, 11:35 PM POWER OUTAGE REPORT CRR Fire & Rescue Assistant Fire Chief, Sean Hartley told RM that they were called out to a brush fire at the base of a telephone pole located at the intersection…
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“LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE GOT SMART!”
7/17/22, 4:45 PM “LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE GOT SMART!” Friday (7/15/22), a Ranch Matters member posted 3 photographs of a Crooked River Ranch (CRR) utility truck pulling a trailer, south bound on 97, stacked…
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SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE- DIAL 988
7/16/22 9:30 PM SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE DIAL 988 Anyone anywhere in the United States can now connect with the mental health Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8. A direct line …
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RULERS AND LEADERS
7/2/21 RULERS AND LEADERS A huge difference between the two. There are many ways to rule, whether by Law, by Writ or by Force and Hard Nosed retaliatory resolutions in order to intimidate,harass,and…
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“FUTURE WRONGFUL ACTIONS”
6/27/22, 12:36 PM “FUTURE WRONGFUL ACTIONS” “The Board of Directors of the Crooked River Ranch Club and Maintenance Association WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERING ADVERTISING SPACE TO RANCH MATTERS CRR in the…
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