Jamboree lifers sad to see festival go; it left memories

Volunteers who served at every Oregon Jamboree received certificates of appreciation during this year’s festival. With Festival Director Robert Shamek, left, they are, from left, Larry Johnson, Daryl Nothiger, Peggy Emmert, Donna Poirier and Debbie Jensen. Photo contributed by Sean Morgan

Larry Johnson was athletic director at Sweet Home High School in 1992 when he got invited to a meeting.

Local residents Leslie Anke and Marge Geil had an idea. They had established a relationship with country music star Wynonna Judd, who had agreed to perform if they would put on a music festival in Sweet Home. They gathered about 25 people and took their shot. What did everybody think?

“Some people said ‘aahnt,’ some said…

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