The Oregon Jamboree and Sweet Home Economic Development Group announced the resignation of Event Manager Peter LaPonte Monday morning.
LaPonte was hired in 1998 after a lack of available talent caused the cancellation of that year’s event.
“Managing the last two years,” a SHEDG statement said. “Peter has successfully revitalized the Jamboree. He led the effort to build an efficient, responsible and accountable volunteer team that has made the Jamboree increasingly successful for the community.…