Crooked River Ranch Community Development Organization Announces 2007 Board of Directors

The Crooked River Ranch Community Development has recently announced its incoming Board of Directors. Continuing on the Board will be: Judy Callaghan, Harold Fox, Larry Gedemer, Arnie Holden, Pam Holt, Dianne Fogus, Joe Inocencio, Edna (Kitty) Pullen, Cheryl McCawley, Harold Simonis, Marty Wilson, Sally Fullhart and Frank Wood. Hope Johnson and Caroline DeOlden, who have been on the Board since its inception, will be stepping down due to other obligations.

They will both continue to work to bring the project to fruition. Hope will continue to handle media and publicity, and Carolyn will assist with grant writing review. Ben Mallery was elected to fill one of the vacant seats. There is one other position to fill. Officers for 2007 are: Larry Gedemer, Chair; Frank Wood, Co-Chair; Dianne Fogus, Treasurer; and Cheryl McCawley, Secretary.

The CDO has recently submitted an offer to purchase ten acres near the fire hall, on the Ranch. Businesses and individuals interested in getting involved in this challenging, rewarding project are urged to contact Gedemer at (541) 788-1533.